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The speed limit on the approaches will be reduced to 25 miles per hour, and the flashing signal will be turned off. Motorists are encouraged to proceed with caution. Exhibit celebrates New Jersey The Hermitage will celebrate New Jersey’s 350 th Anni- versary with its new exhibit, “Footprints: 350 Years at the Hermitage.” The opening will be Sunday, Feb. 16 from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission to the exhibit is free and light refresh- ments will be available. The museum is located at 335 North Franklin Turnpike in Ho-Ho-Kus. The historic home will be open for tours at $7 per person. For more information, visit www.thehermitage.org or call (201) 445-8311, extension 101. Opening day activities are especially geared for young visitors to experience an informal yet substantial overview of New Jersey’s local history. A working replica of “The General,” an 1855 Lionel O gauge model train (the origi- nal was built in Paterson) will be running throughout the event. The exhibit includes seven historic scenarios starting with arrowheads from Native Americans who lived in the surrounding area and pipes and pottery shards discovered during a recent archaeological dig on the property. Informa- tion about colonial settlers, General George Washington, Aaron Burr, Governor William Paterson, the Rosencrantz family, and photographs of the 1847 renovated home and 1972 restored museum complete the exhibition. The Hermitage, a National Historic Landmark, incorpo- rates a stone structure that was visited during the Revolu- tionary War by George Washington and was the site where Aaron Burr met and married Theodosia Prevost. Today, the historic house’s furnishings reflect the late Victorian life- style of the members of the Rosencrantz family, who owned and lived in the home from 1807 to 1970. The Friends of the Hermitage received an operating sup- port grant from the New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of the Department of State. The Friends of the Her- mitage, Inc., a non-profit membership organization, man- ages The Hermitage, a New Jersey State Park. Funded by The Friends of the Hermitage Partners Fund, “Footprints” may be viewed through Sept. 30. Bergen offers flexible start dates Students who missed the most recent opportunity to reg- ister for upcoming classes at Bergen Community College now have additional options with the school’s flexible start dates. The Spring II slate of classes will begin Tuesday, Feb. 11 and Spring III will begin Tuesday, March 25. Classes are held in three locations: 400 Paramus Road, In the swim The Wyckoff Family YMCA Sharks get a last minute pep talk at the Wyckoff Winter Invitational Meet held at the Wyckoff Family YMCA. For more information on the Sharks Swim Team, visit www.wyckoffymcasharks.com. Paramus; 1280 Wall Street West, Lyndhurst; and 355 Main Street, Hackensack. Many general education courses are offered at all sites. For more information, call (201) 447-7218. To register, visit my.bergen.edu, Room A-128 at the college’s main campus, Room 116 at the Lyndhurst location, or the lobby of the Hackensack location. Based in Paramus, Bergen Community College is a public two-year coeducational college, enrolling nearly 17,000 students at locations in Paramus, the Philip J. Ciarco Jr. Learning Center in Hackensack, and Bergen Commu- nity College at the Meadowlands in Lyndhurst. The college offers associate degree, certificate, and continuing educa- tion programs in a variety of fields. Church hosts ‘Word on Fire’ series Saint Luke’s Church in Ho-Ho-Kus is hosting a faith for- mation program on Wednesdays through March 12. From 10 to 11:30 a.m. or 7:30 to 9 p.m., attendees will view and discuss Father Robert Barron’s “Word on Fire” documen- tary series about Catholicism. Attendees will learn what Catholics believe and why, while being immersed in the art, architecture, literature, beliefs, and practices of the Catholic tradition. Father Barron, author, theologian, and podcasting priest from Chicago, is the founder of Word on Fire Catholic Min- istries. The free program will be held at the church at 340 North Franklin Turnpike. Participants may attend all or some of the sessions. All are welcome. To register, call (201) 444- 0272. For details, visit www.churchofstluke.org. (continued on page 26) February 5, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 3 Franklin Lakes Court settles dispute over prohibition of left turns by Frank J. McMahon Superior Court Judge Alexander H. Carver III has settled a dispute between the owner of the Franklin Square Shopping Center and the Borough of Franklin Lakes. Carver ruled in favor of the municipality’s March 2011 adoption of an ordinance that prohibited motorists from making left turns when leaving the shopping center. The ordinance prohibits left turns from that property on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., the times many pedestrians cross Franklin Avenue going to or from Franklin Avenue Middle School. Robert Decker, the owner of the shop- ping center, sued the borough in May 2011 asking the court to find the ordinance arbi- trary, capricious, and unreasonable and to nullify the ordinance and award damages to him for the taking of his property. In the lawsuit, Decker complained that he was not contacted about the reasons the borough wanted to restrict left turns from his site, and that the ordinance unilaterally amended the site plan approval he received from the planning board in 1993. He also claimed the ordinance would limit the use of his property, would be a partial “taking” of his property, and would decrease its abil- ity to be rented to retailers and restaurateurs and thereby reduce its market value. Carver ruled that the state’s municipal land use law grants the governing body of each municipality the power to adopt or amend a zoning ordinance and the New Jersey Constitution provides that this del- egation of authority is to be “liberally con- strued” in favor of municipalities. Decker claimed that since the planning board did not prohibit left turns from his property when his site plan was approved the bor- ough cannot prohibit left turns without a hearing before the planning board and a formal amendment of his site plan. Carver ruled that “municipal actions enjoy a presumption of validity,” and cited several court decisions to support his ruling. “Franklin Lakes properly exercised its police power and rights to establish rules controlling traffic patterns in Franklin Lakes in the interest of the health, safety, and welfare of the traveling public,” Carver wrote. Decker’s shopping center was con- structed in 1993 without any limitations on ingress and egress. The site has an entrance on its west side and an exit on the east side, which has two designated lanes for leav- ing the site, one to turn left and one to turn right, both onto Franklin Avenue. Carver pointed out that the intersection of Franklin and Pulis avenues is the busiest intersection in the borough and sight lines as vehicles exit from the shopping center are often limited, creating a dangerous con- dition. He also stated traffic on Franklin Avenue has increased substantially since the shopping center first opened. On Decker’s claim that the ordinance constitutes a taking of his property, Carver (continued on page 12) Page 4 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • February 5, 2014 Franklin Lakes Zoning board sued over affordable housing denial by Frank J. McMahon The Franklin Lakes Zoning Board of Adjustment’s denial of a use variance to build additional affordable hous- ing in the borough has been appealed in Superior Court. In April 2013, Joseph Commorata, a principal of ABJC Investments, LLC, submitted an application seeking approval of a use variance to build 24 residential units, including five affordable housing units, in two buildings on a 3.2-acre residential lot at 724 Franklin Avenue. The site currently has a single-family house, a garage and a shed, and is adjacent to Shirley Avenue. The zoning board considered the merits of the applica- tion at three public meetings. On Oct. 3, 2013, the board unanimously voted to deny the use variance. Commorata’s lawsuit contends that, like every munici- pality, Franklin Lakes has a constitutional obligation to create a realistic opportunity for its fair share of affordable housing and that the borough had assured the state’s Coun- cil on Affordable Housing that the zoning board would grant use variances when opportunities arose to enable construction of affordable housing. “It is unconscionable that the zoning board denied this use variance,” stated Robert Kasuba, Commorata’s attor- ney, “even though the applicable zoning would permit the construction of single family mansions that would be just as large, if not larger, than the two proposed buildings that are part of this application.” Kasuba maintains that the denial was inconsistent with the law, including the state’s municipal land use law, and the borough has not met its obligation to provide afford- able housing. He claims Commorata’s plan is inherently beneficial and he argues in the lawsuit that “the applica- tion satisfied the positive and negative criteria to be enti- tled to the variance but, only with the court’s intervention, will these affordable housing units be constructed.” During those zoning board meetings, several board members offered various opinions on how the site could be developed to avoid the need for a use variance. Zoning Board Attorney Robert Davies contended that the case law he has reviewed indicated that an inherently beneficial use exists only when an affordable housing project would con- sist of 100 percent affordable housing units. The current zoning of the property (A-22.5) does not permit multi-family residential uses as either a permitted use or a conditional use. Kasuba argues in his lawsuit that the property is located in an area that contains a variety of mixed land uses, such as the Becton Dickinson Company to the south, single-family homes to the west on Shirley Avenue, and the Twin Brook Nursery to the east, while across Franklin Avenue there are single-family homes, a chiropractor’s office, and a gas station. Kasuba claims ABJC Investments designed the pro- posed development to meet many of the requirements of the A-22.5 zone and designed the layout of the proposed development to be sensitive to the existing surrounding properties. He also states that, during the public hearing (continued on page 21) Like many other northern New Jersey communities, Franklin Lakes has recently experienced a modest increase in the amount of coyote sightings in the borough. The coyote population within the state has increased during the last 30 years, with appearances having been documented in all 21 counties. Coyotes are members of the dog family, and resemble German shepherds, but have a longer snout and a bushy tail. They may also display various coat colors, such as blonde, black, or red. Coyotes are extremely adapt- able and survive on rabbits, mice, birds, weakened deer, human food, garbage, and pet food, if made available to them. Access to human food and trash may attract coyotes, which could potentially lead to contact issues. Generally, they will avoid people, but may attack small pets that are left unattended. According to the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wild- life, coyotes play an important role in the ecosystem by keeping certain pest populations under control. Some recommendations proposed by the state Division of Fish and Wildlife, with respect to living in proximity to these animals, include the following: • Never deliberately feed coyotes • Feed all domesticated pets indoors • Place trash in tightly closed containers that cannot be easily tipped over • Remove sources of outside water, if possible • Bring pets in at night • Remove bird feeders at night, to avoid attracting coyote prey (rodents) • Provide secure enclosures for rabbits, poultry, and other such animals • Pick up fallen fruit and cover compost piles • Monitor small children, even in backyards • Install motion-sensitive lighting around the house • Clear brush and dense weeds from around dwellings, as they attract coyote prey • If a coyote presents itself, make loud noises, blast an air horn, throw rocks, or spray it with a garden hose Borough residents are encouraged to contact the Frank- lin Lakes Police Department at (201) 891-3131 if a coyote is observed in a residential area. The department’s protocol is to monitor the coyote and alert individuals who are out- doors and in the vicinity. In the highly unusual event that a coyote displays a lack of fear of humans, or aggressive ten- dencies, in addition to contacting the Franklin Lakes Police Department, residents are also urged to notify the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife at (908) 735-8793. Additional information is available on the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife’s website, http://www.state. nj.us/dep/fgw/coyote_info.htm. Residents are also encour- aged to sign up on the borough’s website, www.franklin- lakes.org, for “e-blasts” -- e-mails sent by the borough on issues of importance and interest. Coyote activity prompts caution February 5, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 5 Wyckoff Two additional revaluation sessions planned by John Koster The Township of Wyckoff has scheduled two more public information sessions on the pending tax revaluation following the success of the first session, which was held last month. The next session will take place at 10:30 a.m. to noon on Out of this world March 1 at the Henry J. Shotmeyer Meeting Room in the lower level of the Wyckoff Public Library at 200 Woodland Avenue. The third session will take place in the same venue from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on April 2. The use of the library’s elevator is available to residents. The January session attracted 48 residents, who heard a presentation from Neil Rubenstein, owner of Realty Students at Grace Nursery School in Wyckoff recently visited the Northern Highlands High School Planetarium in Allendale during ‘S’ Week (space, stars, sun, and solar system). Appraisal Company, which is performing the revaluation, and Wyckoff Tax Assessor Pamela Steele. The Bergen County Board of Taxation ordered the Wyckoff revaluation. The stated purpose is to spread the tax burden more fairly by estimating all properties at their full market value in the present market. Interior inspections and exterior measurements are part of the regular process. Field inspectors have all been vetted by the Wyckoff Police Department and will display two forms of identifi- cation, one issued by the Wyckoff Police Department and one issued by Realty Appraisal Company, based at 4912 Bergenline Avenue in West New York, New Jersey. Any resident who is suspicious of the field inspector who arrives at his or her door is urged to contact the Wyckoff Police Department. The Wyckoff Township Committee is prohibited from becoming involved in tax revaluation appeals. Once the revaluation statements are issued, all appeals must be han- dled at the Bergen County level. During the revaluation process, residents with questions may contact Wyckoff Tax Assessor Pamela Steele at (201) 891-7000, extension 114. A special issue of the revaluation newsletter has been mailed to all Wyckoff households and is posted on the Wyckoff’s website. The township is providing information sessions and the newsletter to help ensure that residents will have their questions answered at the beginning of the process and will have less confusion at the end of the process. Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • February 5, 2014 Area Infante promoted Jeff Infante of Wyckoff has been promoted from vice president to senior vice president of River Drive Construction. Infante, who has been a member of the River Drive team since 2000 and has more than 25 years of experience in commercial property management and the construction industry, is responsible for proj- ect management, proj- ect budgeting, bidding, scheduling, and negotiat- ing contracts with clients and subcontractors. He Jeff Infante holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Hartford. River Drive Construction is based in Elmwood Park. 100 days and counting Jenn’s Junction Preschool in North Haledon recently celebrated the 100th day of school. Scott the Magician from The Won- derfun Shop entertained the children with his magic tricks and juggling feats, then helped cut the celebratory cake. Now that the children have counted up to 100 school days, they are all counting toward the first day of spring. February 5, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 7 Board of education votes 8-1 to appeal OPRA ruling Seeking to set legal precedent statewide, the Midland Park Board of Education last week voted to authorize its attorney to appeal a Superior Court judge’s decision on how the board should comply with the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA) and Open Public Records Act (OPRA). In a final decision rendered Jan. 6 on a challenge of the board’s OPRA practices brought by resident David Opderbeck, Bergen County Superior Court Judge Peter Doyne ruled the board must post along with its public agenda “copies of any appendices, attachments, reports and other documents referred to in the agenda.” Docu- ments deemed exempted or privileged under OPMA and OPRA are excluded. “It’s an unpublished decision that applied only to Mid- land Park. We feel we need additional clarification,” said Board President William Sullivan. “The decision leaves a lot open; we’re still getting challenges for what we are posting,” he added. Trustee Tim Thomas was the dissenting vote in the 8-1 board decision to appeal. “The judge’s final order rejected much of Mr. Opder- beck’s argument. Specifically, materials that are deemed to be privileged or that fall within an OPRA exemption regarding materials believed to be deliberative may be excluded from a posted agenda without violating the order. I can live with this compromise, and so should Mr. Opderbeck,” he explained. “It has also needlessly cost the taxpayers thousands of dollars…monies that should have been used to benefit the students of Midland Park. Furthermore, I completely agree with my fellow BOE trustees that Judge Doyne’s ruling is wrong and unfairly imposed only on the Mid- land Park Board of Education (his order does not apply to any other elected body in NJ). I also agree with the board that an Appellate Court decision would remove all ambiguity regarding Judge Doyne’s opinion.” Opterdeck had sought to have a log listing of the excluded documents included with the agenda, and asked that “claims of privilege or confidentiality be based on particularized facts,” nor “merely because such docu- ments fall within a general category of documents.” The court did not impose this requirement. “It is disappointing, and frankly I think inexcusable, that the board has chosen to waste public resources in fur- ther efforts to deprive parents and the general public of information about the governance of our public schools. It is a shame that it took a court injunction to obtain agenda attachments from this board. That shame is compounded by this decision to prolong litigation through an appeal,” countered Opderbeck after the meeting. “Nothing good comes of government secrecy, as current events at the state and national levels demonstrate. I look forward to addressing this issue in the Appellate Division and, if necessary, in the New Jersey Supreme Court.” Opder- beck is a law professor at Seton Hall University Law School and the principal of The Opderbeck Law Firm. Business Administrator/Board Secretary Stacy Garvey said the board had spent $15,277 as of Dec. 31, 2013 in legal fees for litigation of the Opderbeck vs. Mid- land Park BOE case. She said she did not have an esti- mate on the cost of the appeal, though she said it would be moderate because much of the work has already been done. In his complaint, Opderbeck claimed the board’s past and continued refusal to provide the public with attach- ments to its meeting agendas prior to board meetings vio- lated the Open Public Meetings and Public Records acts. He said attachments to the agenda were not made avail- able to the public until after the meeting was concluded and only pursuant to a written request under OPRA. The board contended that some supplementary agenda items could not be made public prior to meetings because they may have contained protected or confidential infor- mation. In his decision following oral arguments by both sides, Judge Doyne said that “defendant (the board) has been unable to articulate any persuasive reasoning why the attachments should not be posted with the agendas prior to board meetings. The only justification offered is the lack of relevant case law and a prior opinion of the Attorney General. These attachments are already pro- duced in electronic form for the board members and are necessary for the public to understand the agenda. The public cannot be ‘overloaded’ with information concern- ing the workings of their governmental and municipal entities. While cognizant exemptions or privileges may apply to certain attachments, absent the same, the public has a right to know and receive the full agenda prior to any meeting,” Judge Doyne opined. Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • February 5, 2014 The Midland Park Chamber has been busy at work for 2014. We are pleased to announce the launch of our website and new logo for mid February. Our website will serve to provide local residents infor- mation about the town and chamber events, a business directory and promotions/spe- cial offers for “friends of the Midland Park Chamber”. Each MPC business is being asked to offer local residents a special offer or busi- ness incentive for visiting the website and shopping locally. We hope to use the web- site to connect residents to the chamber businesses and serve as a tool for provid- ing information regarding special events and scheduling of Midland Park Chamber events, to name a few features. The Midland Park Chamber of Com- merce in collaboration with the Midland Park Jr/Sr High School will be hosting a Career Day and Business Expo on Monday, March 10 at the high school. We are cur- rently looking for businesses interested in presenting during the Career Day portion of the event from 8:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. and businesses interested in setting up a table at the Business Expo from 5 to 7 p.m. to be held in the gym and open to the com- munity. Students will have an opportunity to discuss career options and job prospects with local merchants, service individuals, eateries and more. Local residents will have hands on meet-and-greet opportuni- ties with each local business. This is a great opportunity for the local businesses and residents to get involved in fostering good relations. If you are interested in getting involved, please contact event coordinator Lisa Plasse at flute76@aol.com to receive a registration form. The deadline to register is Feb. 6. There is no charge for current Chamber businesses. We are accepting new membership NOW! For returning businesses the fee remains $65, and for new businesses the fee is $100. For an application for membership please contact me at Nuzzichiro@verizon. net. Lastly, the schedule for general meetings has been set for 2014 and will be posted on the website for all to view. The next general meeting will be held Feb. 6 at Fiona’s Res- taurant at 12:30 p.m.; lunch will be served and the cost is $15 per person. We hope to see more local businesses represented! Thank you to all the Board members and local businesses that have been funda- mental in the re-organization process. Let’s keep up the good work. February 5, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 9 New children’s librarian brings varied skills Emily Myhren, the new children’s librar- ian at Midland Park Memorial Library, has a variety of educational and professional experiences which she hopes to put to use in developing a well rounded program for her young patrons. With a degree in elementary / deaf edu- cation and science, technology engineering and math from the College of New Jersey in addition to her master’s in library science from Rutgers University, Myhren wants to partner with the schools in getting chil- dren ready to learn, not only in languages but in math and science as well. She wants to actively promote the STEMP (Science, Technology, Math Project) and get girls as well as boys to get involved. The program (continued on page 11) Hall of fame inductions set Former Midland Park High School sports standouts Gary Banta (1971), Charlie Van Dyk (1976), Elaine Mejury (1994), Ryan Fells (1997), Brian Wells (1989), Amy Van Alstine (2006) and the 1982 Soccer Team will be inducted into the Midland Park Athletic Hall of Fame at the second annual induction ceremony, sponsored by the Mid- land Park Athletic Booster Association. These new honorees will be joined by 13 original members of the hall, who will now be properly and permanently enshrined: John Aussems (1974), Marianne Jordan (1978) and the 1961 Football Team. They were selected between 1970-82 by Adolph “Sonny” Santorine, the school’s first ath- letic director, who retired in 1984 and died last year, but had not been identified by the hall committee in time for last year’s induc- tion ceremony. “It is our hope that the hall of fame induc- tion ceremony becomes an annual event and a tradition that the community will embrace for years to come,” said event organizer and school board trustee Tim Thomas. “We feel this is a great way to not only honor former Midland Park student athletes, but also a terrific forum to celebrate the rich history of Midland Park.” The 1982 team was the first Midland Park squad to win a state-sectional title, garnering a 19-3-1 season. Banta (71), one of the best hitters to ever play at Midland Park, batted 640 his senior year; Van Dyk (76) was the first district wrestling champ; Fells (97) was named First Team All-League and received First- Team All-County recognition his senior year, finishing his four-year varsity career (continued on page 27) New Children’s Librarian Emily Myhren helps young patrons Ben(right) and Dirk with their computer games. Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • February 5, 2014 Pope John XXIII K of C Council turning 50 Formed in Ridgewood on Feb. 4, 1964, the Pope John XXIII Council of the Knights of Columbus has built a tradition of service to both the Church of the Nativity in Mid- land Park and the community at large. The council’s membership has strongly sup- ported the many programs and activities of the state and supreme councils of the K of C, earning Star Council or Columbian awards from the supreme council during most of its 50 years of existence. Between 1964 and 1970, the local K of C was involved in building church, fraternal, community, and youth activities, many of which are still in existence. Church activi- ties include an annual Mass for deceased brothers and a Communion Breakfast and retreat activities in the spring. Fraternal activities included a Past Grand Knights Dinner Dance, a Christmas Party for mem- bers and their families, an annual dinner dance, an annual picnic, and the support of a council softball team. Youth activi- ties featured essay contests for students and school medals presented annually for educational excellence to the graduates of Nativity School, which later became St. Thomas More Interparochial School. Mem- bers of the council built a baseball backstop and helped build a children’s playground at the school. The council also takes part in many community activities, such as marching in the Memorial Day Parade and participat- ing in the Annual Blood Drive. Through its Charity Committee, the council provides baskets of food for the needy during the (continued on page 19) Color Line of the 1st New Jersey District, regular participants in Midland Park’s Memorial Day Parade. February 5, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 11 Girl Scouts hammer out a solution to housing issue The Midland Park Girl Scouts recently participated in Hammering 4 Habitat, a “friend raiser” for Paterson Habi- tat for Humanity. Held at the Center City Mall in Paterson on Jan. 25, the event drew more than 50 Midland Park Girl Scouts from 11 troops. Each troop came with a 2’x4’ stud that they deco- rated ahead of time with words of hope, inspiration, and New librarian (continued from page 9) goes beyond reading and gets participants busy with build- ing and designing projects as well. Myhren also plans to develop programs for children with disabilities and for middle schoolers, and promote a mentoring program to get high school students involved with younger children and earn community service credits. Though she will continue with the popular story times and crafts programs, she is adding theme parties related to popular authors; daytime movies, crafts and games; and drop-in Fridays, when youngsters can come in to socialize, pick up early-literacy skills and take advantage of the many educational toys the library has available for them. Myhren said she is also starting a chess club in hopes of attracting middle schoolers, and in March, she hopes Baby Time will open networking opportunities for young moms (and dads and grandparents). “Working with kids is fun; it’s very exciting, and every- one is really friendly and makes a point to stop by and say hi,” said Myhren of her experience since joining the staff on Jan. 2. Her boss, Library Director Sue Lazzari, is excited about having Myhren on board. “We’re thrilled to have her. I think she will be a real asset to the community and will do great things with the children’s department,” said Lazzari. “She has a lot of knowledge, not just in reading, but in other areas. She brings everything we want,” she added. Myhren said she enjoyed reading at an early age and began working at her local library as a shelver when in high school. She continued working at the Jackson Library through colledge and interned in the children’s department at their Lakewood Branch, where she worked on program- ming. encouragement. At the event, the girls listened to a short presentation about Habitat and how the organization has helped families in Paterson, the U.S., and throughout the world. To date, Habitat for Humanity has helped build over 800,000 homes worldwide. After the presentation, the girls were escorted to the “build” area. With the help of Habitat volunteers, the girls used their decorated 2’x4’s and others to build a framed wall. These walls will be used in the construction of homes this year. All told, the 350 volunteers at this event built 30 walls. In addition to building walls, the girls enjoyed face painting, tattoos, and made wood crafts at a special Kid Corner sponsored by Home Depot. “It was exciting to see how enthusiastic the girls were swinging the hammers and building their wall,” said Pater- son Habitat for Humanity Faith and Youth Relations Coor- dinator Kerri Schaefer. “They knew that it would be used in somewhere special. All levels of Girl Scouts participated: Daisy through Ambassador. Each had a part in building hope for deserving homeowner families.” Schaefer helped design this year’s special youth pro- gramming. In addition to her work with Habitat, she is also a co-leader for Midland Park’s Brownie Troop 4829 and Daisy Troop 5398. Page 12 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • February 5, 2014 Franklin Lakes Borough ordinance to require clearing of hydrants by Frank J. McMahon The Franklin Lakes Borough Council is consider- ing the adoption of a new ordinance that would require property owners to clear snow and vegetation from fire hydrants located on their properties. The ordinance was introduced at the Jan. 21 public council meeting and is expected to be considered for adoption at the council’s Feb. 4 work session. The pro- posal is being considered for final passage at a work ses- sion because the council wants the ordinance in place before the winter snow season ends, and the council’s regular public meeting is scheduled for Feb. 18. Chapter 373 Section 1 Article III of the borough code, “Removal of Impediments from Sidewalks and Gut- ters,” would be renamed “Removal of Impediments from Sidewalks, Gutters, and around Hydrants,” and supple- mented by new section entitled, “Removal of Snow and Ice around Fire Hydrants.” Under this section of the code, the owner, owners, or lessees of any real property in the borough upon which any fire hydrant is located must maintain the area within a five-foot radius of the perimeter of a hydrant free of snow and ice so there is no impediment to the use of the hydrant. In addition, the removal of snow and/or ice must be completed within 12 hours of daylight after the snow has formed or fallen on or around any hydrant. The issue was first raised at the council’s work ses- sion in early January by Fire Chief Ryan Dodd. The chief advised the council that in the past his fire officers had to spend days and weeks driving around the borough to shovel the snow away from fire hydrants. Dodd also emphasized that residents should not remove the hydrant sticks that extend above the hydrants because they are necessary to allow the fire department to locate the hydrants quickly. He pointed out that delays in being able to use a hydrant during an active fire can be very costly. It was pointed out at that time that homeowners who have fire hydrants in front of their properties receive a discount on their homeowners’ insurance, and owners of properties with fire hydrants have a responsibility to clear them of snow and vegetation. In a recent posting on the borough’s website, Dodd asked residents and business owners to clear and shovel snow from around fire hydrants in front of their homes or businesses. “This greatly helps firefighting operations during inclement winter weather,” Dodd said. “With the accu- mulation of snow, hydrants become covered or obstructed and when the fire department has to clear a hydrant during an active fire that needs their attention that causes delays which could result in additional property damage or even loss of life.” Dodd also urged residents to check their fire hydrants and if the hydrant in front of their home or business does not have a flag on top that extends above the hydrant they should contact the fire department at (201) 891-5736. Court settles dispute over left turns (continued from page 3) found that the prohibition of left turns for vehicles exit- ing his property does not constitute a taking that requires just compensation. “A regulatory action amounts to a taking when the regulation so restricts the use so that the land cannot practically be utilized for any reasonable purpose,” Carver stated, “or when the only permitted uses are those to which the property is not adapted, or which are economically unfeasible.” Carver pointed out that, while access to a public highway is a property right and its deprivation requires just compensation, the property owner is not entitled to access to his land at every point between it and the high- way but only to the free and convenient access to his property and the improvements to it. He also stated that a landowner is not entitled to com- pensation by virtue of inconvenience caused by the need to follow a more circuitous route. “Here there has been no restriction or diminution in the access to the roadway,” Carver wrote, pointing out that the borough has simply imposed a restriction on the turns motorists can make when departing the shopping center property during a limited period on weekdays. The ordinance was adopted over Decker’s objections because it also included a prohibition of left turns from the intersection of McCoy Road onto Colonial Road at the southwestern end of McCoy Road at all times. That location was the scene of a fatal accident that occurred on December 24, 2010 when a vehicle was making a left turn from McCoy Road onto Colonial Road and was struck by a vehicle that was traveling south on Colonial Road. At the time, Mayor Frank Bivona said he wanted to adopt the ordinance immediately because he felt the left turn prohibition at the McCoy Road intersection was very important and he wanted to start enforcing it as soon as possible. February 5, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 13 Page 14 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • February 5, 2014 Finding time for fitness: Here’s how to fit it in Finding time to exercise is no small feat for many people. Obligations at home and at work can make it hard to fit in a workout -- a familiar quandary for men and women with multiple commitments. Though it’s not always easy to fit in a workout when juggling multiple respon- sibilities, men and women must consider the responsibility they have with regard to maintaining their physical and mental health . The United States Department of Health and Human Services advises that healthy adults get at least 150 minutes a week of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes a week of vig- orous aerobic activity, and that such activ- ity should be spread out over the course of the week. In addition, the DHHS advises that healthy adults include strength training exercises in their workout regimens at least twice a week. Such a workout schedule can improve both physical and mental health, making it easier for individuals to handle their hectic schedules. While such recommendations may seem manageable, many men and women still feel as if there is just not enough time in the day for them to incorporate a daily exercise regimen. The following are a few ways to find time for fitness. Take a walking lunch. Many profession- als have heard of a “working lunch,” but those strapped for time to exercise might want to take a walking lunch. Rather than sitting at a desk or in your favorite booth at a nearby restaurant on your lunch hour each day, consider squeezing in some time to walk during those 30 to 60 minutes you normally spend eating or catching up with coworkers. Invite a few coworkers along, walking to and from a favorite restaurant or finding a nearby park and going for a quick walk. This is an easy way to squeeze in the recommended 30 minutes of moder- ate aerobic activity each day, and you will no doubt feel more energized after lunch than if you had simply eaten without exer- cising. Exercise in the morning. Research has shown that men and women who exercise in the mornings exercise on a more consis- tent basis than those who exercise later in the day, including after leaving the office at the end of the workday. When exercis- ing in the early morning hours, men and women are less likely to encounter sched- uling conflicts, as coworkers, colleagues, and even the kids will likely still be asleep. That means fewer interrupted or missed workouts. Prepare meals ahead of time. If work- ing out in the morning simply won’t work, consider planning meals in advance to free up time between the office and dinner each night. For example, slow cookers and crockpots make it possible to start making dinner in the early morning and require little or no effort once you arrive home in the evening. Plan to cook a few meals each week in a slow cooker, which will free up time for you to exercise when you would otherwise be preparing dinner. Work while you workout. Smartphones and tablets have made it easier than ever to get work done while you are away from work. This includes getting some work done while you are getting in your weekly recommended aerobic activity on the treadmill, elliptical machine, or exercise bike. Thanks to smartphones and tablets, you can now read and answer e-mails and work on some projects while you exer- cise. Get off the couch. Many men and women prefer to unwind on the couch as they catch up on their favorite television shows and movies. But such unwinding should not come at the expense of working out. Much like catching up on work at the gym, you also can catch up on your favor- ite shows and movies while at the gym. Many smartphones and tablets now have apps that allow users to access subscription streaming services, so users who can’t find time to exercise should take advantage of such apps and watch their favorite shows and movies from the treadmill instead of the couch. Readers who can comfortably read while exercising can follow a similar route and read on the elliptical instead of sitting in a chair as they make their way through the latest best-seller. Finding time to exercise can be diffi- cult, but even the busiest men and women have several options at their disposal as they attempt to make fitness a bigger pri- ority in their lives. February 5, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 15 Helpful tips for those starting a yoga practice Though it might once have been considered a trend, yoga has long since moved on from trendy territory to become a more widely accepted discipline that is practiced by millions for its positive impact on mental and physical health. Though yoga is an ancient practice, only recently has it become so popular in the western hemisphere, where Sports Marketing Surveys found that roughly 20 million Americans over the age of 18 practiced yoga in 2012. That is a considerable increase from just four years earlier, when just under 16 million Americans said they were practicing yoga. The growing popularity of yoga likely comes as no sur- prise to its many practitioners, who often credit yoga with relieving stress and improving overall fitness. In addition, yoga can also help alleviate chronic pain and, according to the Mayo Clinic, reduce risk factors for chronic conditions such as heart disease and high blood pressure. While yoga is beneficial in many ways, it is important that men and women not mistake yoga for medical treat- ment. Though yoga may be part of an individual’s treat- ment plan, it is still necessary that men and women with medical conditions rely on their health care providers for treatment. For example, doctors may recommend yoga to individuals dealing with elevated stress levels, but doctors also may want their patients to take certain medications in order to lower those stress levels. Yoga on its own may be effective, but men and women should still seek profes- sional medical treatment when dealing with health prob- lems. It is also important that anyone beginning a yoga regi- men not take it lightly. Though the atmosphere in a typi- cal yoga studio tends to be serene, yoga is a physically demanding discipline, and those unprepared to deal with such demands often find themselves suffering from inju- ries. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, injuries to the neck, shoulders, spine, legs, and knees are possible when practitioners of yoga do not exer- cise proper technique and caution. It pays for beginners to heed the following warnings when beginning a yoga regimen: Work with a professional. No matter how long your neighbor has practiced yoga, it is still best to learn the dis- cipline from a certified instructor. Your neighbor might know all of the poses, but an instructor with credentials can help those with preexisting medical conditions avoid poses that can exacerbate such conditions. Novices might not know that certain poses can increase injury risk for sufferers of osteoporosis, spinal problems, and high or low blood pressure. When trying yoga for the first time, always work with a professional, making sure to discuss any pre- existing medical conditions before the initial session. Take things slowly. Its reputation as a calming disci- pline often gives beginners the mistaken impression that yoga is an easy discipline. However, it’s best for begin- ners to take things slowly before attempting to perform difficult stretches and poses. Yoga is not a competition, so give yourself adequate time to learn proper breathing techniques and figure out ways to maintain balance. Once you have mastered such techniques, you can then begin to try your hand at more advanced poses. Warm up before each session. Men and women should warm up before beginning any exercise regimen, and yoga is no exception. Stiff, cold muscles can lead to serious injury. Warm up with a few minutes of light cardiovascu- lar exercise before beginning a yoga session to reduce the risk of muscle tears or pain. Dress appropriately. Flexibility is essential when prac- ticing yoga, so make sure your clothing is not restrictive. Women can buy pants made specifically for yoga that stretch easily, making it easier to perform various poses and stretches. Men may also be able to find pants made specifically for yoga, but if not, athletic shorts or track pants can work just as well. Stop if you feel any physical problems. It is not uncom- mon, especially for beginners, to experience feelings of dizziness or feel as if your body is becoming overheated during yoga. In such instances, stop immediately. Yoga is supposed to be a pain-free discipline. Ask the instructor for help the moment you start to feel faint, dizzy, over- heated, or injured. Physical problems during yoga may be a byproduct of dehydration, so be sure to begin each session fully hydrated and remain so throughout the workout. Free hearing workshop set Total Hearing Care, located at 600 Godwin Avenue, Suite 7 in Midland Park, invites the community to a free hearing workshop on Feb. 13 and 14. Attendees will receive a free hearing screening and a demonstration of the latest hearing aid technology presented by Total Hearing Care’s certified staff members. To make a reservation, call the Midland Park office at (973) 939-0028. Page 16 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • February 5, 2014 Understanding the basics about multiple myeloma Cancer comes in many forms. Though many people are familiar with more commonly diagnosed cancers like lung cancer or breast cancer, lesser-known cancers can make the shock of a cancer diagnosis that much more puzzling. Being diagnosed with a less common cancer can compound the tendency for men and women facing a cancer diagnosis to ask themselves, “Why me?” But understanding lesser- known cancers can make it easier for people to grasp what they need to do to beat the disease. Multiple myeloma is a somewhat uncommon cancer. In fact, the American Cancer Society notes that, in the United States, a person’s risk of getting multiple myeloma is 1 in 149, while according to Myeloma Canada, the disease is responsible for roughly 1.3 percent of all new cancer cases in that country. Though multiple myeloma may be rare, understanding the disease, knowing its risk factors, and learning to recognize its potential symptoms can make it easier to beat it should you be diagnosed. What is multiple myeloma? Multiple myeloma is a cancer formed by malignant plasma cells. Mainly found in the bone marrow, normal plasma cells are a key component of the body’s immune system, producing the antibodies that help the body attack and kill germs. When a person has multiple myeloma, these plasma cells begin to multiply within the bone marrow at an unhealthy rate. As they multiply, these plasma cells release more and more of an antibody called immunoglobulin into the bones and blood. As this excessive protein accumulates in the body, organ damage can result. Kidney damage and even kidney failure may result as the myeloma cells pro- duce more and more immunoglobulin. Another side effect of multiple myeloma is the weak- ening of bones. As noted, plasma cells are necessary to protect the body from infection. But as multiple myeloma plasma cells continue to multiply, they begin to interfere with cells that keep bones strong. The multiple myeloma cells start to crowd out normal plasma cells, and as they do so they release chemicals that dissolve areas of bone. That is because the multiple myeloma cells send messages to the osteoclasts, cells responsible for breaking down old bone, to speed up the process of dissolving the bones. However, multiple myeloma cells are not sending messages to the osteoblasts, which are the cells that lay down new bone, to create new bone. So bones are dissolving without any new bone to replace them, leaving multiple myeloma patients susceptible to bone fractures. What causes multiple myeloma? The cause of multiple myeloma remains a mystery. However, the ACS notes that certain risk factors can increase a person’s chance of being diagnosed with mul- tiple myeloma. • Age: Less than one percent of multiple myeloma diagnoses are in people under the age of 35, and the major- ity of diagnoses are in people who are at least 65 years old. • Gender: Men have a slightly higher risk of being diagnosed with multiple myeloma than women. • Race: Multiple myeloma is twice as common among African-Americans as white Americans. • Family history: Though many multiple myeloma patients have no family history of the disease, people who have a parent or sibling with myeloma are at a considerably higher risk of getting the disease than those with no such family history. • Obesity: An ACS study indicated that being over- weight or obese increases a person's risk of developing myeloma. • Other plasma diseases: Many people with mono- clonal gammopathy of uncertain significance or solitary plasmacytoma will eventually develop multiple myeloma. Are there symptoms of multiple myeloma? Symptoms often only appear once multiple myeloma has started to progress. Many people have no symptoms, but those that do tend to exhibit the following indicators. Bone problems: Bone pain caused by weakened bones is a potential side effect of multiple myeloma. Weak areas of bone can be very painful, and though any bone can expe- rience this pain, it is most often felt in the backbone, hip bones, and skull. Low blood counts: As normal blood-flowing cells are pushed out by abnormal myeloma cells, the bone marrow often does not produce enough red blood cells, white blood cells or blood platelets. Low red blood cells can cause weak- ness, pale skin, inability to exercise, shortness of breath, and dizziness. Low white blood cells can make it more dif- ficult for the body to fight infection, while a low platelet count can cause heavy bleeding from minor scrapes or cuts or easy bruising. High blood calcium: As bone dissolves, which it will do as multiple myeloma cells send messages to the osteoclasts, calcium levels in the blood can reach very high levels. That can cause kidney disease and lead to a variety of symptoms, including feeling very thirsty, drinking a lot, and urinating a lot. High blood calcium may also cause loss of appetite, constipation, belly pain, and sleepiness or confusion. Nervous system problems: Bones in the spine may weaken and collapse as a result of multiple myeloma. These bones can press on certain nerves and cause pain, numb- ness and/or muscle weakness. This is known as spinal cord compression and is considered a serious symptom that requires immediate medical attention. Confusion, dizzi- ness, and stroke-like symptoms also may be a byproduct of myeloma cells causing nerve damage that results from the myeloma cells producing abnormal proteins that thicken the blood. This is treatable, but requires immediate medi- cal attention. More information on multiple myeloma is available at www.cancer.org/multiplemyeloma. February 5, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 17 Some amazing facts about the human heart Every Valentine’s Day, homes and businesses dress up the décor with cupids and hearts to celebrate a day all about love and affection. The heart shape has been used to sym- bolically represent the human heart as the center of emotion and romantic love. Hearts symbolizing love can be traced back to the Middle Ages. Those familiar with human anatomy realize that an actual heart bears very little resemblance to the ideo- graphic heart shape used in art and imagery. Similarly, the human heart really has nothing to do with human emotions. Despite this, there are many interesting components of the heart, and a man or woman truly cannot love or live without one. The heart as an organ is relatively small in size. It is roughly the size of a fist and weighs only 11 ounces on average. Although diminutive, the heart is responsible for pumping 2,000 gallons of blood through 60,000 miles of blood vessels each day. It accomplishes this by beating 72 times a minute in a healthy adult. All of the cells in the body receive blood, except for the corneas. The heart works harder than any other muscle in the body. In a fetus, the heart begins beating four weeks after conception and will not stop until a person’s time of death. Even then, sometimes the heart can be revived. A heart can also continue to beat outside of the body provided it has an adequate oxygen supply. Although many people refer to all of the blood vessels in their body as “veins,” they are actually a combination of veins and arteries. Veins carry fresh, oxygenated blood to the body through arteries. The main artery leaving the left heart ventricle is called the aorta, while the main artery leaving the right ventricle is known as the pulmonary artery. Blood traveling back to the heart flows through veins after it has passed the lungs to pick up oxygen. The thumping noise heard while the heart is beating is actu- ally the chambers of the heart closing and opening as blood flows through them. While the heart may not be the cornerstone of emo- tions, it can be affected by feelings. Studies have shown that a “broken heart” is a real occurrence, according to Live Science. Bad news or a breakup with a loved one can put a person at increased risk for heart attack. This type of trauma releases stress hormones into the body that can stun the heart. Chest pain and shortness of breath ensue, but can be remedied after some rest. Conversely, laughter and positive feelings can be ben- eficial for the heart. Research has shown that a good laugh- ing fit can cause the lining of the blood vessel walls, called the endothelium, to relax. This helps increase blood flow for up to 45 minutes afterward. Although having a big heart colloquially means that a person is loving and goes out of his or her way for others, physically speaking, a big heart is unhealthy. An enlarged heart can be a sign of heart disease and can compromise the heart’s ability to pump blood effectively. Left untreated, it can lead to heart failure. There is good reason to get amorous with a loved one on Valentine’s Day and other times. Being intimate can provide a physical workout, in some instances doubling a person’s heart rate and burning up to 200 calories. That is the equivalent of a brisk 15-minute run. In addition, a study of 2,500 men aged 49 to 54 found that amorous activity at least three times a week can cut the likelihood of death from coronary disease in half, according to The New Eng- land Journal of Medicine. Page 18 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • February 5, 2014 Catching the catcher by leaving out Cather PBS recently celebrated the excellent “American Mas- ters” series by broadcasting an extended version of “Salin- ger” by Shane Salerno and David Shields. The “American Masters” show attempted to catch the catcher: Holden Caulfield of “The Catcher in the Rye.” Any book that sells 65 million copies, and purportedly inspired the murder of John Lennon, is worth some serious study. Shane Salerno spent 10 years and $2 million of his own money on the project and he discovered some things no one else had substantiated before. I think he caught the catcher better than anyone -- but he left out Cather. In 1905, McClure’s magazine published “Paul’s Case: A Study in Temperament” by Willa Cather, the turn-of- the-century poet laureate of maladjustment. Paul is the would-be snobbish son of a lower-middle-class family from Pittsburgh whose father adopts the American suc- cess story as the family anthem. Paul is often in trouble at school, not in a violent way, but because he refuses to fit in and cannot understand the people who want to. He dresses flamboyantly and very much outside the norm with a flower on his lapel. Paul cops some money, takes off for New York City, and fills his room with flowers. Cather offers some hints about Paul. “He burnt like a faggot in a tempest.” “He fell in with a wild San Francisco boy, a freshman at Yale.” “They had started out in the confiding warmth of a champagne friendship, but their parting in the elevator was singularly cool.” Paul runs out of money, heads back to Pittsburgh is dis- grace, thinks it over, and walks into a moving locomotive. All things considered, American kids are much better off with Caulfield as a role model. However, the Cather story contains so many aspects of the scared-but-straight Caulfield’s adventures in “The Catcher in the Rye” that I think a conjecture that it served as a subconscious inspira- tion is not irresponsible. Cather’s story never turned up in the PBS “Salinger.” Salerno notes that Salinger volunteered for World War II, was rejected, and then volunteered again successfully. Wikipedia says he was drafted. There is no shame in that. Most of the other U.S. soldiers were also drafted. Salinger’s first combat experience was the D-Day landing in Normandy on June 6, 1944. The documentary shows Americans landing on Omaha Beach, which was a slaughter that killed or wounded 2,500 Americans, some of whom died screaming for their buddies to use them as sandbags because they had been mortally wounded or hated the idea of going home without eyes or legs. The Omaha landing was a heroic tragedy and a near-disaster. The German shore fortifications had proved impervious to naval gunfire, the U.S. amphibious tanks sank at sea, and 500 second-string German infantry inflicted horrific casualties on a landing force of 30,000 U.S. troops. Then the Germans ran out of ammunition and retreated inland. Salinger landed on Utah Beach with the Fourth Infan- try Division, a very tough outfit. The Utah Beach defenses were manned by Russian “volunteers” who had signed up with the Wehrmacht rather than starve in prison camps. These hapless men overpowered and sometimes killed their German officers and came out of the bunkers with their hands up shouting “Me Polski! Me shoot high!” They surmised that Americans would be more merciful to Poles than Russians. (Russian collaboration with the Nazi gov- ernment was massive. Polish collaboration was zero.) The 23,000 Americans suffered one percent losses at Utah Beach, mostly from long-range artillery and land- mines. Why show carnage shots of Omaha? Salinger had a rough war after that, though he served primarily in military intelligence rather than combat infantry. He spoke German and French, and his role was more combat-support than combat, though his life was absolutely at risk. He was horrified by the discovery of the Nazi death camp at Dachau and retained an instinc- tive, angry, and justified hatred of anti-Semitism for the rest of his life. Conversely, the PBS documentary reveals that he had a first (previously undiscovered) marriage to a German woman whom he brought back to New York. She was described as “a member of the Nazi party,” which can mean just about anything. This is treated as completely inexplicable. Salinger claimed a psychic link with his German war bride. His family, who still supported him, hated her on principle. A quick, quiet divorce soon followed. The docu- mentary reveals this for the first time. What the documentary does not dwell on is that Salin- ger had a strong affinity for Christianity in all his books. Caulfield never makes fun of Jesus, and he likes nuns, though he is not Catholic. He was also interested in Bud- dhism, and the documentary links him to Hinduism. Salinger reportedly carried six chapters of “The Catcher in the Rye” in his pack “as a talisman.” Oddly enough, “Catcher,” published in 1951, is so clearly set in the prosperous and self-confident aftermath of the war that the chapters must have been revised. The name, but not the character, of Caulfield reportedly turns up in an unpublished story Salinger sent back from Europe during the war. In 1947, another Holden--Caulfield constellation appeared as William Holden starred opposite Joan Caul- field in “Dear Ruth,” a romantic comedy about teenage bamboozlement. Is this coincidence? In 1950, Holden starred opposite Gloria Swanson in “Sunset Boulevard,” which features a young screenwriter who hates Hollywood, like B.D. in “Catcher.” The Holden character in “Sunset Boulevard” is three months behind in his rent. Caulfield has been kicked out of three prep schools. The film contains an expensive formal funeral for a chimpanzee. Caulfield mocks funeral directors -- a char- acter called Rudy, and says many things are “phony.” The Holden film character is almost redeemed by an innocent younger woman -- Caulfield’s sister? Then he is destroyed by a creepy woman twice his age, just as Caulfield finally flakes out after a come-on from an apparently gay middle- aged former instructor. The previous, unauthorized biography of Salinger reported that he ran around like crazy asking various women to marry himself just before “Catcher” came out. Then he started out on a career as a recluse as far as the New York literary scene was concerned. Why? The PBS documentary broke a lot of new ground, interviewed former lovers or close friends of Salinger, and revealed him as a man who was fascinated by much younger women but responsibly refused to kiss a 14-year- old (she says) or to sleep with an 18-year-old virgin as a matter of principal (she says.) The film also reveals how Salinger’s reclusive lifestyle broke up his second marriage and led him to split with his live-in lover Joyce Maynard when she wanted kids and he had two and wanted no more. In the end, the program included a great many things about Salinger’s personal life that most people probably did not need to know. I really felt that his privacy had been violated. He was a good soldier, a very good writer, and with allowances for his rampant eccentricities, a good man who urged people to live decent lives. I wrote him a letter about Cather and the two movies some years before he died in 2010, and he never answered, but I promised that whether he answered or not, I would not go public during his lifetime. I kept my word. Salinger had a very rough war, behaved honorably in an eccentric way, and opposed racial, religious, and economic prejudice all his life. He deserves respect. Letters to the Editor Recycling information appreciated Dear Editor: As a member of the Franklin Lakes Green Team, and therefore someone involved with the environmental com- mission, recycling is of course a priority. Not only does recycling affect and improve the environment and our lives, but it also makes financial sense. An increase in recycling and decrease in items being placed into the stream of gar- bage would save many thousands of dollars for Franklin Lakes. I would like to thank the Borough of Franklin Lakes for its efforts to increase recycling in town and for dis- tributing the very thorough and informative mailing that included the 2014 garbage and recycling information. The mailing is instructive and easy to follow, and all of us on the Green Team and environmental commission hope that this endeavor on the part of the town’s governing body and administration will be effective in increasing our recycling efforts. Larissa Symbouras Franklin Lakes Love Fund makes appeal Dear Editor: Valentine’s Day is a time of year when we make a point of showing our love and commitment to those we hold dear. It’s also the time when the Midland Park Children’s Love Fund, Inc. traditionally kicks off its annual town-wide campaign. We are asking those who are financially secure to consider helping the children of our Midland Park neigh- bors whose families may be going through a difficult time. A mailer is being sent to your home describing what the Children’s Love Fund is all about. Please take a moment to read it over to get an idea of the kind of help that the Love Fund provides. The Children’s Love Fund depends on your continued support each year. The Midland Park community has a long tradition of giving generously to our organization, and we are hopeful that this will continue in 2014. As our economy continues to be uncertain, many families are still in need of some financial assistance to make ends meet. Your gener- osity means more than ever to families in our community coping with personal and financial emergencies. Any contribution that you make is an act of LOVE, and is greatly appreciated. Your donation goes directly toward helping families right here in our Midland Park commu- nity. Please consider making a donation to the Midland Park Children’s Love Fund, Inc., P.O. Box 327, Midland Park, NJ 07432. Noreen Desbiens Midland Park February 5, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 19 K of C Council turning 50 Current active members, pictured front row, from left: Jack Considine, Joe Homer, Donald Mills, Rich Carauthers and Tom Antonucci. Back row: Fred Shaver, George Thompson, Jr. and George Thompson, Sr. (continued from page 10) Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons. Several hundred families have benefited from this program over the years. The group constructed and painted a “Keep Christ in Christmas” sign that was installed on Dec. 11, 1971. This sign was displayed annually on the Midland Park munici- pal grounds until 1980, when atheists objected to the con- stitutionally of the display. Since that time, the sign has been displayed on the grounds of the United Methodist Church directly across from the municipal building. In 1971, the council initiated an annual Community Recognition Night to honor local citizens who have made outstanding contributions to the community, school, church, and youth activities. In that same year, in coop- eration with the state program, Pope John XXIII began assisting disabled veterans in getting to Sunday Mass at Lyon’s Veteran Hospital. Between 1971 and 1973, the council supported other state council programs, such as Right to Life and Eyes for the Needy. In 1975, the council began participating in the state- wide Tootsie Roll campaign to benefit developmentally disabled children. The council has solicited donations of over $90,000, most of which was donated to the Eastern Christian Children’s Retreat for the care of special chil- dren. The council has also initiated visits by council mem- bers and their families to the retreat house. These regular visits involve running parties and activities with the help of the 4-H Club. During America’s bicentennial in 1976, the Pope John XXIII Council was the only fraternal organization invited to contribute to a local time capsule. The council donated an American flag along with a history and the names and pictures of the council’s Past Grand Knights. In November 1985, under the leadership of the late Past Grand Knight Ken Marks (1983-85), the council started a major new undertaking that is considered the highlight of the council’s history. By initiating a profitable weekly Bingo program, the council was able to generate enough proceeds to significantly expand the size and scope of its programs. The local group teamed up with a brother council in the Philippines in support of the supreme council’s “twinning” program, which was established to promote close ties between councils in the United States and Canada and in the Philippines. Pope John XXIII is twinned with St. Martin de Porres Council in Paranaque, Metro Manila. St. Martin de Porres Council provides a free medical clinic to help the poor in their area. Pope John XXIII’s donations are used to buy medical supplies for the clinic. Bingo proceeds also allowed the council to expand its scholarship program to provide three scholarships, two offered to high school students toward college expenses and one to a graduating eighth grader who would be attending a parochial high school. A total of $3,000 per year is put aside for these scholarships. In 1987, the coun- cil was able to make a $5,000 donation to the Church of the Nativity to put siding on the chapel. By the time the Bingo program was discontinued in 2000, over $200,000 had been raised. During the 21 st century, two events impacted the coun- cil’s ability to run its programs: the discontinuation of bingo program and the country’s economic issues. The result was a significant reduction in the available funds for programs. Today, the council is working to increase its active membership and to initiate new fundraisers. The group’s current membership sees a bright future for the local council. Known as the “12 apostles” of the K of C, this group plans to build on its strong traditions, while continuing to set high standards for excellence in charitable, church, and community programs. For more information, contact Grand Knight George E. Thompson Jr. at (201) 445-9835 or getjr@verizon.net. Park Windmill Chamber plans meeting The Midland Park Chamber of Commerce will host a Feb. 6 luncheon meeting from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at Fiona’s Restaurant located at the corner of Godwin and Vreeland avenues. The cost is $15 per person. RSVP to Lisa Plasse at flute76@aol.com Payments will be accepted at the door. Spring lacrosse registration open Registration for the spring season of Midland Park/ Waldwick Lacrosse is under way. This competitive pro- gram is open to boys and girls in grades three through eight, and will run from March 1 through June. The cost of the program is $110 and does not include equipment. Children in kindergarten through grade two are invited to participate in Fiddlestix. This instructional session focuses on the basics of the game: throwing, catching, and scooping. Fiddlestix is an eight-week program held on the Waldwick High School turf field from noon to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. The cost is $50 and includes a stick, ball, and T-shirt. Registration for lacrosse programs may be completed online at www.wlax.net. Coffee with the Mayor set Midland Park Mayor Bud O’Hagan will host his monthly “Coffee with the Mayor” session on Saturday, Feb. 15. O’Hagan will welcome the public at 10 a.m. in the second floor conference room at borough hall. Residents are encouraged to stop by and discuss any items of inter- est in this informal setting. Borough hall is located at 280 Godwin Avenue in Midland Park. MPHS honors Good Samaritans Midland Park High School has announced its Good Samaritan Award recipients for December and January. The following individuals were recognized for their volun- teer service, community pride, kindness, and caring: Ryan Raffaeli, Christi Mollica, Avery Malcolm, Kendra Cirone, and Brooke Van Kampen. Have a ‘Blind Date with a Book’ The Midland Park Memorial Library invites patrons to stop visit the library during February for a “Blind Date with a Book.” Patrons may select a wrapped book. Books are staff recommended and will include romances, myster- ies, biographies, and more. The Midland Park Memorial Library is located at 250 Godwin Avenue. For details call (201) 444-2390. Church to host Songfest 2014 The Midland Park Church of God will host Songfest 2014 on Saturday, Feb. 22 at the church at 400 Godwin Avenue. The 6 p.m. event will feature a special lineup of African-American choirs. Admission is free and the com- munity is invited. For more information, contact Pastor Lloyd at (201) 445-3814. Page 20 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • February 5, 2014 Obituaries Marilyn Elting Marilyn Elting of Midland Park, formerly of Rochelle Park and Clearwater, Florida, died Jan. 25. She was 87. Before retiring in 1999, she was employed at JC Penny’s in Paramus. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Maywood. She is survived by her daughter Dawn L. Frankl and three grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters Norma Kohm and Carol Fichter, and her niece Susan Kohm. She was predeceased by her husband Wilbur G. Elting. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 400 Morris Avenue, Suite 251, Denville, NJ 07834 or the Valley Hospice, 223 North Van Dien Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450. Israel ‘Izzy’ Erlich Israel “Izzy” Erlich of Glen Rock died Jan. 23. He was 89. He was a Holocaust survivor. Born in Poland, he settled in Israel after the Holocaust, before moving to the United States in 1959. He was the proprietor of Prospect Bakery on Prospect Street in Glen Rock and previously owned baker- ies in Ridgewood and Fair Lawn. After retiring, he helped his son Benny at Benny’s Luncheonette in Fair Lawn. He is survived by his wife Dora Erlich and his son George Erlich of Fair Lawn. He is also survived by six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son Benjamin “Benny” Erlich. Arrangements were made by Louis Suburban Chapel in Fair Lawn. Memorial donations may be made to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place SW, Washington, D.C. 20024-2150. Adell Fine Adell Fine, nee Gross, formerly of Upper Saddle River, died Jan. 23. She was 86. She was a graduate of New York University and the Wurzweiler School of Social Work. She was a school social worker in Upper Saddle River for 20 years and then was a psychotherapist in Glen Rock before retiring in 2001. She was a member of Temple Emanu-El. She is survived by her husband Seymour Fine and her chil- dren Michael Fine, M.D. of Scituate, Rhode Island and Paul Fine of Teaneck. She is also survived by four grandchil- dren. She was predeceased by her siblings Nora Jacobson, Jewel Greenberger, and Mervin Gross. Arrangements were made by Sugarman Sinai Memorial Chapel in Providence, Rhode Island. Memorial donations may be made to HIAS, 333 Seventh Avenue, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10001- 5019 or Glen Rock Public Library, 315 Rock Road, Glen Rock, NJ 07452. Mary T. Haskins Mary T. Haskins, nee Stuart, of New Salem, Massachu- setts, died Jan. 27. She was 81. She attended Saint John’s Grammar School and graduated from Saint Aloysius High School, both in Jersey City. She worked for Equitable Life Insurance a few years, and devoted most of her life devoted to raising her family. She served as a Eucharistic minister at Saint John’s Parish in Jersey City and Holy Trinity. She is survived by her husband Gerald Haskins of New Salem and her children Kathleen M. Coles of New Salem, Edward B. Haskins of Mars, Pennsylvania, Maureen Haskins of Wey- mouth, Massachusetts, Robert A. Haskins of Newtown, Connecticut, Thomas P. Haskins of Ridgewood, Mary M. Coppa of Pompton Plains, and Patricia Haskins of May- wood. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren and her sisters Eileen Buckman and Ann Buckman. Arrangements were made by Witty’s Funeral Home in Orange, Massachu- setts. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Feb. 5 at 10 a.m. at the Most Blessed Sacrament Church, 787 Franklin Lake Road in Franklin Lakes. Irma Lucibello Irma Lucibello of Ho-Ho-Kus and Palm Beach, Florida, died Jan. 25. She was 88. She was born in Hungary and attended cooking school in Switzerland. She came to the United States and owned and operated a hair salon in the New York Hilton for many years with her first husband Frank Ruppert. Along with her second husband, Emil Luci- bello, she owned the 35 Club restaurant on Route 4 in Para- mus. They then developed the restaurant location into the 35 Plaza Shopping Center, with their partner Alvin Sauer. Her surviving relatives include Aniko Egri, Henrietta Fuchs, and Emma Fuchs. She is also survived by her long- time caregivers Louis and Dr. Donna Manderino. She was predeceased by her husbands. Arrangements were made by C.C. Van Emburgh Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Memo- rial donations may be made to the Jay Robert Lauer Hos- pice Care Unit at JFK Medical Center in Atlantis, Florida. Thomas Boyd Mastin Thomas Boyd Mastin of Ramsey died Jan. 28. He was 54. He graduated from Ridgewood High School in 1978 and he attended Nichols College in Dudley, Massachu- setts. He was president and CEO of La Favorite Industries in Paterson, and was a member of the National Federation of Independent Businesses. In 1994, he suffered a spinal cord injury that rendered him a quadriplegic. He spoke frequently to students about overcoming disabilities and counseled patients who suffered spinal cord injuries, shar- ing his positive attitude. He is survived by his wife Leslie (nee Marvin). He is also survived by his siblings George C. Mastin, Clydie M. Eide, and Nancy H. Mastin. He was pre- deceased by his parents Theodore H. Mastin Jr. and Clyde Campbell Mastin, his brother Theodore H. Mastin III and his sister Helen “Pindy” M. Brister. Arrangements were made by C.C. Van Emburgh Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Memorial donations may be made Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, 636 Morris Turnpike, Suite 3A, Short Hills, NJ 07078; the Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc, 2 Shelter Lane, Oakland, NJ 07436; or the Wounded Warrior Project, 370 Seventh Avenue, Suite 1802, New York, New York 10001. Craig Gordon Nilsen Craig Gordon Nilsen of Ramsey died Jan. 24. He was 33. He graduated from Ramsey High School in 1998. He was a partner in the family construction business and played the drums. He is survived by his parents Gordon and Caro- lyn, and his siblings Tania, Christopher, and David. He is also survived by his nephew Aiden, sister in-laws Gina and Irina, brother-in-law Sal, and his aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh-Sneider-Per- nice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Vicky Piteo Vicky Piteo of North Las Vegas, Nevada, formerly of Ridgewood, died Jan. 24. She was 61. She worked for the superintendent of elections for Bergen County and then for the Clark County Election Division. She is survived by her children Heather Kellam and Jeremy Kellam. She is also survived by her mother Mary Piteo, her brother John Piteo, and two grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabe- tes Association. Donald L. Roper Donald L. Roper of Cedar Run, Manahawkin, formerly of Upper Saddle River, died Jan. 26. He was 79. He was a 1953 graduate of Dumont High, where he was class presi- dent and member of the Football Hall of Fame. He attended Wagner College with a full academic scholarship and grad- uated with a degree in chemistry. He received his master of business degree from Rutgers University. He worked for Avon Cosmetics as a chemist and manager until he retired in 1986. After retiring, he was the owner of the Carvel Store in Wayne. He is survived by his children Jacque- line H. Roper-Guerra, Charlene Roper-Cianci, and Donald M. Roper. He is also survived by four grandchildren, his brother Jack Roper, and his companion Carol Gabriel. He was predeceased by his wife Marlene, his siblings Jacquie and Bernard, and his parents. Arrangements were made by C.C. Van Emburgh Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Memo- rial donations may be made to the Valley Hospital Stroke Center or Saint Mary’s in Manahawkin. Edna B. Ruit Edna B. Ruit, nee Breuer, of Wyckoff died Jan. 23. She was 90. Before retiring, she worked as a machine mechanic for Montebert Co. of Midland Park for 45 years. She was a member of the Franklin Lakes Baptist Church in Frank- lin Lakes, where she sang in the choir and was involved in various church activities. She is survived by her nephew Charles and his wife Elba Ruit of Mahwah. She was pre- deceased by her husband James Ruit. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memo- rial donations may be made to the Franklin Lakes Baptist Church 649 Franklin Avenue, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417. Irwin Harold Tessler Irwin Harold Tessler of Wyckoff died Jan. 25. He was 67. He was a veteran, an attorney, a skier, a musician, and an active congregant of Temple Beth Rishon in Wyckoff. He is survived by his wife Bonnie LaMotta, his former wife Lesley Tessler, and his children Jennifer and Adam. He is also survived by his stepchildren Tara and Eric, and three grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to Temple Beth Rishon, 585 Russell Avenue in Wyckoff. February 5, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 21 Wyckoff Wanderings Register for kindergarten The Wyckoff School District has announced its registration schedule for children who will be entering kindergar- ten in September 2014. Registration will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Eisen- hower Middle School at 344 Calvin Court. Children whose last name begins with A through L will register March 5. Those with last names beginning with M through Z will register March 6. School administrators and nurses will be on site to answer questions and provide information. Registration information, including residency and age requirements and health forms are available at http:// www.wyckoffps.org. Forms maybe down- loaded, printed, and completed prior to reg- istration. Registration is open to all children who will be five years old by Oct. 1, 2014. Four proofs of residency are required. Residency documents include driver’s license, proof of rent or mortgage payment, utility bill, tax bill, etc. Proof of a child’s age and identity, such as a birth certificate, baptismal or naming certificate, etc. is also required. Parents should bring their child’s immu- nization record from their health care pro- vider on the day of registration. For details, call the board of education at (201) 848-5700. WEA seeks scholarship applicants The Wyckoff Education Association plans to award two $1,500 scholarships to graduating high school seniors. One scholarship will be awarded to a student who currently resides in Wyckoff and has attended Wyckoff’s public schools. The second scholarship will be presented to a senior who is the child of a current WEA member. Eligible applicants must be plan- ning to attend a technical school or insti- tution of higher learning. Finalists will be chosen on the basis of academic achieve- ment, extracurricular activities, leadership, and community service. Applications will be available begin- ning Feb. 14 at any of the district’s public schools and at www.wyckoffwea.org. The completed application with all supporting documentation must be received at Eisen- hower School, 344 Calvin Court, Wyckoff, no later than 3 p.m. on April 1. The WEA is comprised of faculty and staff members from the Wyckoff Public Schools. Temple hosts cabaret event Temple Beth Rishon invites the com- munity to an evening of cabaret style music on Saturday, Feb. 8 at 7:30 p.m. The event will feature classical music, selections from the Broadway stage, opera, contemporary compositions, jazz, classic rock, Jewish and American folk music, and a special per- formance by the Syncopated Seniors Tap Dance Troupe. Performers will include Margot Banen, Phyllis Cole, Jenna Daniels, Hannah Haas, Kerry Holder, Amy Jacobs, Mark Kantrow- itz, Robin Kantrowitz, Judy Kessler, Jane Koch, Arthur Mamber, Ilan Mamber, Noah Leibowitz, Daniel Polevoy, Ted Prosnitz, Jamie Rosenblum, Fern Wilensky, Lindsay Wyck, Jimmy Cohen, Adam Friedlander, Irwin Tessler, Sylvia Rubin, and Jacob Nie- derman. Hors d’oeuvres and desserts will be served. Attendees are welcome to bring their own beverages. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for students. For reservations, call (201) 891-4466 by Feb. 7. For details, visit www.bethrishon.org. Miller to address gardeners Cathy Miller Cathy Miller will present “From the Sublime to the Ridiculous: Two Amazing Flower Arrangements” to the Wyckoff Area Garden Club on Wednesday, Feb. 12. The 10 a.m. program will be held in the Wyckoff Library’s Monroe Room. Miller has designed dried flower arrangements for the White House. She is also the author of “Harvesting, Preparing, and Arranging Dried Flowers.” During the program, Miller will create two arrangements using vegetables, fruits, flowers, and some unusual items. The arrangements will be awarded to someone in attendance. All are invited. For more information, call (201) 723-1065 or visit www.wyck- offgc.org. Caregiver support groups to meet Christian Health Care Center in Wyckoff offers support groups for caregivers of loved ones. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions and share their feelings and knowledge with others facing similar issues. On Tuesday, Feb. 4, a support group will meet at noon in the Building 1 Conference Room. The meetings are open to the public, and reservations are not required. The meeting will be facilitated by Keri Sherer, a licensed social worker. The group meets on the first Tuesday of every month. To reach the Building 1 Conference Room, use the main CHCC entrance and follow signs for Building 1, Human Resources. Support groups will also meet at 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb 14 and at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb 18. The groups are open to the public and reservations are required. These gatherings will be held in the Com- mons Conference Room. Teresa DeLel- lis, a licensed social worker, will lead the program. These groups meet on the second Friday and the third Wednesday of every month. To register, call (201) 848-5830 or visit www.christianhealthcare.org. Mardi Gras Dinner set Join the Saint Nicholas Ladies of Philop- tochos Group for their Feb. 8 Mardi Gras Dinner Dance at the Brick House, 179 Godwin Avenue in Wyckoff. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $70 per person and $55 for young adults. Proceeds from the event will benefit the group’s charities. For reserva- tions, contact Renate Lainis at (201) 670- 0379 or Rea Hunter at (201) 934-7659. Don Everett Smith to speak The Woman’s Club of Wyckoff will wel- come local author Don Everett Smith on Wednesday, Feb. 19. Smith, the author of “Goffle Road Murders of Passaic County” will present a program on ghost stories. The meeting will be held at 1 p.m. at the clubhouse at 176 Wyckoff Avenue. All are invited. Refreshments will be served. Press releases for this column may be sent to editorial@villadom.com. Deadline is Wednesday at noon. Zoning board sued (continued from page 4) process, ABJC revised the plans for the development to address the comments and concerns raised by various members of the zoning board, its consultants, and the public. Kasuba describes the zoning board’s denial as arbitrary, capricious, and unrea- sonable and he has asked the court to reverse the zoning board’s decision, declare the application as approved, and return it to the zoning board to consider the site plan portion of the application. During the public hearings, extensive testimony was provided by the applicant’s professional planner, Joseph Burgis; the borough’s professional planner, Elizabeth McManus; and many neighboring residents of the site. During his testimony, Burgis pointed out that the site could not be easily devel- oped for single-family homes due to its dimensions. He also said the traffic created by the proposed plan would not be a sub- stantial detriment because it would create 13 vehicle trips during peak traffic hours, and the impact of the housing plan on the community’s school system would also not be a substantial detriment based on the local school district’s projection of declin- ing enrollment. McManus testified that her interpreta- tion of the inherently beneficial statute indicated that the proposed use would not be inherently beneficial because only five of the 24 units would be affordable hous- ing units. She said there is no case law or legislation that views market rate units as inherently beneficial. Reviewing the goals of the borough’s master plan, McManus concluded that the plan would be a detriment to the public good because of its impact on neighboring residential property. During the public hearing, the zoning board also heard comments from about 18 residents, most of whom live on Shirley Avenue. Those citizens voiced strong oppo- sition to granting the variance. Prior to seeking a use variance from the zoning board, Commorata previously asked the borough council to rezone this property from its existing A-22.5 residential zone to a LB-1 limited business zone to permit the construction of a residential style office building. The planning board, in a tie vote, effectively denied a motion to find the rezoning consistent with the borough’s master plan, and the borough council then decided not to adopt an ordinance to rezone the property. Page 22 THE VILLADOM TIMES I & III • February 5, 2014 Coming attractions: A late winter & spring preview by Dennis Seuling The January movie doldrums are over, and there is a lot to look forward to during late winter and spring. Here are a few movies and their release dates to keep on the radar. “Non-Stop” (Feb. 28) takes place on an international flight from New York to London. U.S. federal air marshal Bill Marks (Liam Neeson) receives a series of threatening text messages stating unambiguously that a passenger will be killed every 20 minutes unless and until $150 million is transferred to a secret bank account. When the bank account is discovered to be under Marks’ name and a bomb is found aboard the plane, Marks is branded a hijacker. Juli- anne Moore, Michelle Dockery (“Downton Abbey”), and Lupita Nyong’o (“12 Years a Slave”) co-star. “300: Rise of an Empire” (March 7) is a sequel to 2007’s “300,” based on the graphic novel by Frank Miller. This new film explores the story of 300 from the battle at sea between Themistocles (Sullivan Stapleton) and the Persian naval commander, Artemesia (Eva Green), whose goal is to unite all of Greece by leading the charge that will change the course of the war. Themistocles must topple the massive invading Persian forces led by mortal-turned-god Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro) and the vengeful Artemesia. “Bad Words” (March 14) marks the directorial debut of Jason Bateman. Bateman also stars as 40-year-old Guy Trilby, who finds a loophole in the rules of the Golden Michael Peña stars as Cesar Chavez. Quill national spelling bee and decides to cause trouble by hijacking the competition. Contest officials, outraged par- ents, and overly ambitious eighth-graders are no match for Guy as he ruthlessly crushes their dreams of victory and fame. As a reporter (Kathryn Hahn, “We’re the Millers”) attempts to discover his true motivation, Guy finds himself forging an unlikely alliance with a competitor: awkward 10-year-old Chaitanya (Rohan Chand), who is completely unfazed by Guy’s take-no-prisoners approach to life. “Cesar Chavez” (March 28) is director Diego Luna’s powerful portrait of the legendary activist, starring Michael Peña (“End of Watch,” “Crash”) in the title role. The movie tells the story of the civil rights leader and labor organizer torn between his duties as husband and father and his com- mitment to securing a living wage for farm workers. Pas- sionate but soft-spoken, Chavez embraced nonviolence as he battled greed and prejudice in his struggle to bring dig- nity to the laborers. Chavez inspired millions of Americans from all walks of life who never worked on a farm to work for social justice. His journey is a testament to the power of one individual’s determination to change the world. Rosa- rio Dawson, John Malkovich, America Ferrera, and Kevin Dunn co-star. “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” (April 4) finds Steve Rogers/Captain America (Chris Evans) living qui- etly in Washington, D.C. and trying to adjust to the modern world. When a S.H.I.E.L.D. colleague comes under attack, Steve becomes entangled in a web of intrigue that threatens the world. Joining forces with the Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), Captain America struggles to expose the ever- widening conspiracy while fighting off professional assas- sins sent to silence him at every turn. When the full scope of the villainous plot is revealed, Captain America and the Black Widow enlist the help of a new ally, the Falcon (Anthony Mackie). They soon find themselves up against an unexpected and formidable enemy: the Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan). “The Quiet Ones” (April 25) is a thriller about an unorthodox professor (Jared Harris) who uses controver- sial methods and leads his best students to take part in a dangerous experiment: the creation of a poltergeist. On the theory that paranormal activity is caused by human nega- tive energy, the rogue scientists perform a series of tests on a young patient that push her to the edge of insanity. As frightening occurrences take place with shocking and gruesome consequences, the experimenters quickly realize they have triggered a force more terrifying and evil than they ever could have imagined. “Million Dollar Arm” (May 16) stars Jon Hamm (TV’s “Mad Men”) as sports agent JB Bernstein who, in a des- perate effort to save his career, concocts a scheme to find baseball’s next great pitching ace. Hoping to find a young cricket pitcher he can turn into a Major League baseball star, JB travels to India to produce a reality show com- petition called “Million Dollar Arm.” With the help of a cantankerous but eagle-eyed retired baseball scout (Alan Arkin), he discovers Dinesh (Madhur Mittal) and Riku (Suraj Sharma, “Life of Pi”), two 18-year-old boys who have no idea about playing baseball but have a knack for throwing a fastball. Hoping to sign them to Major League contracts and make a quick buck, JB brings the boys back to America to train. The boys, who have never before left their rural villages, are hit with culture shock in the United States. As the boys learn the finer points of baseball, JB -- with the help of friend Brenda (Lake Bell) -- learns valu- able life lessons about teamwork and commitment. February 5, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 23 McConaughey plays cowboy who becomes AIDS activist by Dennis Seuling “Dallas Buyers Club” (Universal), based on actual events, is the story of rodeo cowboy Ron Woodroof (Matthew McCo- naughey) who, after an on-the-job accident, wakes up in the hospital and is told that routine blood work has revealed he is HIV positive and has a month to live. He discov- ers that there are medicines that have had positive effects on HIV and AIDS patients, but these drugs have not been approved by the FDA and are not available in the United States. Determined to get what it takes to stay alive, Ron travels to countries where the medicines can be bought and brings the drugs back to the United States. This draws the attention of customs, the FDA, the med- ical bureaucracy, and eventually the IRS. To defray his travel costs, he begins selling the drugs to other desperate AIDS patients. Ron ultimately drops his previ- ously homophobic attitude while retaining an edgy disposition directed more now to the establishment than to the many who crave hope. McConaughey’s physical appearance is startling. He has made himself frighten- ingly thin to be believable as a man infected with the AIDS virus. The role is the best of McConaughey’s career. He has already won several acting awards, including a Golden Globe, and been nominated for an Academy Award for this performance. Jared Leto, an Oscar nominee for best Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto have both received Academy Award nominations for ‘Dallas Buyers Club.’ supporting actor, makes quite an impression as the transgender Rayon, who becomes a partner of sorts with Ron when she is able to find HIV-infected individuals who also are desperate to obtain the drugs no one else can provide. Leto’s characterization avoids cliché and caricature. Director Jean-Marc Vallee ably captures the era and its sense of helplessness, hope- lessness, and despair in light of the emerg- ing AIDS epidemic. A significant theme is the conflict between medical protocols and the ability to get around them to secure unapproved drugs. Bonuses on the Blu- ray/DVD combo pack include a behind- the-scenes featurette, deleted scenes, and a digital HD version. “A Case of You” (IFC) is a roman- tic comedy about a shy guy who goes to extremes to impress the girl of his dreams. Young Brooklyn writer Sam (Justin Long) works for publisher Alan (Vince Vaughn), cranking out novelizations of junk movies. His real creative challenge comes when he falls for Birdie (Evan Rachel Wood), the cute, quirky barista at his local coffee shop. When his traditional attempts to woo Birdie fail, Sam takes his efforts online, creating an Internet profile embellished with all the details that would make him Birdie’s ideal man. When this scheme is a surprise suc- cess and Birdie falls for his exaggerated alter ego, Sam must keep up the act or lose his dream girl forever. Long doubles as screenwriter and cre- ates a pleasant, if not particularly distinc- tive, story that is plausible in the age of social networking. The cast includes many familiar faces, including Peter Dinklage, Brendan Fraser, Sam Rockwell, Siena Miller, and Priscilla Lopez, whose strong performances give the film distinction and set it apart from romantic comedies that depend solely on their two leads. The chem- istry between the two leads is believable and keeps viewers involved because their characters are likeable. Special features on both the Blu-ray and DVD versions include interviews and a theatrical trailer. Warner Home Video has just released three older titles on Blu-ray. “Million Dollar Baby,” a Best Picture Oscar winner directed by Clint Eastwood, stars East- wood as boxing trainer Frankie Dunn, who reluctantly agrees to train a young woman, Maggie Fitzgerald (Hilary Swank). Her lifelong dream is to achieve success in the ring. Morgan Freeman stars as Scrap, the gym’s caretaker and Dunn’s right hand man/conscience. Extras include featurettes, interviews, audio commentary, and a James Lipton Actors Studio segment. “Two Weeks Notice” stars Hugh Grant and Sandra Bullock in an office comedy. Lucy Kelton (Bullock) is a successful attor- ney who has become chief legal counsel for (continued on Crossword page) Page 24 THE VILLADOM TIMES I & III • February 5, 2014 DVD releases (continued from Restaurant page) one of New York’s leading commercial real estate firms. However, Lucy’s job has a major drawback: George Wade (Grant), the eccentric, self-centered head of the firm. The leads are charming, but the film never catches fire. It is overly familiar and predictable as it mixes themes of cor- porate greed, social responsibility, and personal promises. Special features include audio commentary by the stars and director, additional scenes, a making-of featurette, and a gag reel. “City of Angels” stars Nicolas Cage as Seth, an angel who must decide if he will give up immortality and become human on the chance that the woman of his dreams might love him. That woman is Maggie (Meg Ryan), a pragmatic heart surgeon who does not believe in angels until she meets Seth. Cage, who has a long list of movie misfires, is quite good here. Vulnerable, heartsick, and sensitive, his Seth weighs the priorities that will determine his fate. Ryan is delightful as a serious-minded woman who melts under Seth’s spell. Bonuses include two behind-the-scenes docu- mentaries, deleted scenes with commentary, and music videos by the Goo Goo Dolls and U2. “The Starving Games” (Arc Entertainment) is a spoof of “The Hunger Games” from Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer, the team that created the cinematic parodies “Date Movie,” “Disaster Movie,” and “Vampires Suck.” The directors replicate scenes from the original and then insert references to pop culture as punch lines. These vary from mildly amusing to outright duds. Possibly the best aspect of the film is the renamed heroine. Kantmiss Evershot is played by Maiara Walsh, who has good comic timing and rescues many tepid scenes. Rather than stay with a strict spoof of “The Hunger Games,” the creators take aim at other pop culture targets, including Harry Potter, “Avatar,” and singer Taylor Swift. When they run out of these sub- jects, they resort to potty humor. The overall effect is ama- teurish. 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RF Prayer to the Blessed Virgin (Never known to fail) Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splen- dor of heaven, Mother of the Son of God. Immacu- late Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help me and show me, herein you are my mother. Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth! I hum- bly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to suc- cor me in this necessity There are none that can withstand your power. Oh, show me herein, you are my mother. Oh, Mary, con- ceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3x). Holy Mother, I place this cause in your hands (3x). Holy Spirit, you who solve all prob- lems, light all roads so that I can attain my goals. You who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances in my life you are with me, I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things as you con- firm once again that I never want to be separated from you in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy toward me and mine. The person must say this prayer 3 consecutive days. After 3 days, the request will be granted. This prayer must be published after the favor is granted. Immacu- late Heart of Mary, Thank you for answering my prayers. PA Oh, Holy St. Jude, apostle and martyr. Great in vir- tue and rich in miracles; near kinsman of Jesus Christ; faithful interces- sor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need. To you I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present urgent petition. In return I prom- ise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. St. Jude, pray for us all who invoke your aid. Amen. Say three Our Fathers, Hail Marys and Glorias. Publication must be promised. This novena has never been known to fail. This novena must be said for 9 consecutive days. My prayers were answered. Thank you, St. Jude. kr Prayer to the Blessed Virgin (Never known to fail) Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splen- dor of heaven, Mother of the Son of God. Immacu- late Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help me and show me, herein you are my mother. Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth! I hum- bly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to suc- cor me in this necessity There are none that can withstand your power. Oh, show me herein, you are my mother. Oh, Mary, con- ceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3x). Holy Mother, I place this cause in your hands (3x). Holy Spirit, you who solve all prob- lems, light all roads so that I can attain my goals. You who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances in my life you are with me, I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things as you con- firm once again that I never want to be separated from you in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy toward me and mine. The person must say this prayer 3 consecutive days. After 3 days, the request will be granted. This prayer must be published after the favor is granted. Immacu- late Heart of Mary, Thank you for answering my prayers. ks Find a Special Handyman or a Handyman’s Special in the Classified continued on next page Page 26 THE VILLADOM TIMES I & III • February 5, 2014 CLASSIFIED RELIGIOUS RELIGIOUS Thank You St. Jude May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glori- fied, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for us St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, help of the hopeless, pray for us. Say this prayer nine times a day by the ninth day, your prayer will be answered. Publi- cation must be promised. Thank you St. Jude. bs Prayer to St. Jude Oh, Holy St. Jude, apostle and martyr. Great in virtue and rich in miracles; near kinsman of Jesus Christ; faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need. To you I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present urgent petition. In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. St. Jude, pray for us all who invoke your aid. Amen. Say three Our Fathers, Hail Marys and Glorias. Publication must be promised. This novena has never been known to fail. This novena must be said for 9 consecutive days. My prayers were answered. Thank you, St. Jude. js RELIGIOUS Prayer to St. Clare cont. from preceding page Prayer to St. Jude Ask St. Clare for 3 favors, 1 business, 2 impossible. Say 9 Hail Marys for 9 days with lighted candles. Pray whether you believe or not. Publish the 9th day. “May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised, adored & glori- fied today & every day.” Request will be granted no matter how impossible it seems. Publication must be promised. Thank you for answering my prayer. as Prayer to the Blessed Virgin (Never known to fail) Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splen- dor of heaven, Mother of the Son of God. Immacu- late Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help me and show me, herein you are my mother. Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth! I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in this necessity There are none that can withstand your power. Oh, show me herein, you are my mother. Oh, Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3x). Holy Mother, I place this cause in your hands (3x). Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goals. You who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances in my life you are with me, I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things as you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy toward me and mine. The person must say this prayer 3 consecu- tive days. After 3 days, the request will be granted. This prayer must be published after the favor is granted. 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Great in virtue and rich in miracles; near kinsman of Jesus Christ; faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need. To you I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present urgent petition. In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. St. Jude, pray for us all who invoke your aid. Amen. Say three Our Fathers, Hail Marys and Glorias. Publication must be promised. This novena has never been known to fail. This novena must be said for 9 consecutive days. My prayers were answered. Thank you, St. Jude. kv Prayer to the Blessed Virgin (Never known to fail) Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splen- dor of heaven, Mother of the Son of God. Immacu- late Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help me and show me, herein you are my mother. Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth! 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February 5, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 27 Franklin Lakes Scribe Police to discuss prescription drug safety Detective Sergeants Anthony Pacelli and Jeff Jost of the Franklin Lakes Police Department will discuss prescription drug safety at the Feb. 24 meeting of the Franklin Lakes Branch of the Valley Hospital Auxiliary. The meeting will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the Franklin Lakes Public Library at 470 De Korte Drive. The presentation will address potential drug abuse among teens, how to protect against drug misuse, and how to appropriately discard prescription medication. The officers will discuss prescription abuse problems in area schools, and share a few real-life stories. A question and answer session will follow. Now celebrating its 70 th Anniversary, the Valley Hos- pital Auxiliary has raised over $17 million in support of much-needed health care programs and services. The aux- iliary’s current pledge is to raise $1.5 million for expansion of Valley Hospital’s Breast Surgery Program at the Luckow Sports hall of fame inductions set (continued from page 9) with 1,160 points; Mejury (94) was a soccer standout, earning First-Team All-County honors; Wells (89), a three-year starter in soccer, received first-team honors for All-League, All-Suburban, All-Area, All-County and All-State his junior and senior years; Van Alstine (05) was named Bergen County Runner of the Year and received First Team All-State honors in cross country in 2005. The 1961 Football Team recorded one of the best records in school history with an 8-1 mark, which earned it the school’s first conference championship. Aussems (74) com- bined power and speed to become one of the best running backs in Midland Park football history, starting three years on the varsity team. Jordan (78) was the first player, male or female, to score 1,000 points in her varsity career. Thomas, a former MPHS athlete, reinstated the athletic hall of fame last year, with the addition of seven members. The 2013 inductees included Michael DeRuiter, 1962, a talented running back; Greg Michael, 1983, who led the 1982 boys’ soccer team to the state championship game; Hank Degenaars, 1983, who helped the boys’ basketball team play competitively in the school’s first appearance in the Bergen County Jamboree; Sarah Faber, 1985, who posted a 1,000-point career with the girls’ basketball team; Rob Fitzpatrick, 1986, a gifted catcher who was drafted by two major league baseball teams; and Kristy and Tracey Smith (1993, 1996), both of whom had 1,000 point basket- ball careers. When Boosters President John Mulligan and MPHS Principal Nick Capuano asked Thomas to organize a hall of fame, none was aware that a hall of fame had been estab- lished over 40 years ago. Coach Sonny Santorine initiated the hall of fame in 1970. The first inductee was Joe Scar- pelli, who now resides in Wyckoff. “It turned out to be a much larger undertaking, but we knew we had to recognize the guys already in. We had no records from Coach Santorine. Some had not been recog- nized at all,” Thomas said. Thomas, a former MPHS basketball star whose 1982-83 team was the first in school history to play in the Bergen County Jamboree, was a natural to head the project after having raised $1,000 for the Boosters through the sports banner project he organized with his son. As the senior Thomas tells it, he asked the Booster Club for the banner commemorating his team’s achievements when the gym was refurbished in 2010 and the banners honoring the school’s top sports teams were replaced. When his son Jake asked what would happen to the remaining banners, it dawned on Thomas that other former athletes and coaches might be interested. The two Thomases set about contacting athletes and coaches, and have already sold multiple banners. Thomas said he willingly accepted the hall of fame responsibility, noting that he had heard stories of so many great MPHS athletes from his late father, Jerry Thomas, the school’s first head baseball coach. Jerry Thomas was named All Suburban Baseball Coach of the Year in 1962 and 1963, the years he helmed championship teams. Thomas worked on the hall of fame project with a committee that includes Mulligan, Capuano, Steve Ferro, former Athletic Director Mike Healy, current Athletic Director Pete Galasso, and board of education trustee Rich Formicola. The group wrote bylaws, formed a selec- tion committee, and established a presence on Facebook. The bylaws and nomination forms for future inductees are available on the Midland Park school website, www.mid- landparkschools.k12.nj.us/. Each athlete’s commemorative plaque will be hung in the halls of the high school. Ultimately, Thomas said, there will be a dedicated display case. The induction event will be held on Saturday, March 22 at the Brick House, 179 Godwin Avenue in Wyckoff, at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $70 per person. There will be a social hour beginning at 6:30, followed by dinner and the induc- tion ceremonies. Checks should be made payable to “The Midland Park Athletic Boosters Association” and sent to the attention of Tim Thomas, care of Midland Park High School, 250 Prospect Street, Midland Park, NJ 07432, or dropped off at the Baseball Card Store at 45 Prospect Street in Midland Park. Tickets are also available by calling Tim Thomas at (201) 445-0902 or (201) 925-4647 or e-mailing him at: lifeisgood4us@optonline.net. Pavilion and to fund an endowment for Valley Home Care’s Pediatric Butterflies program, a hospice and palliative care program for children. For more information, visit www.valleyhealth.com/ auxiliary or contact June Linz at (201) 396-9711 or junel1369@livecom. Prospective members are welcome to attend the meeting. School board to meet The Franklin Lakes Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 8 p.m. The session will be held in the music room at the Franklin Lakes Middle School at 755 Franklin Avenue. The public is invited. Learn about the Women of Sharia The Franklin Lakes Tea Party will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 7 p.m. at the Franklin Lakes Ambulance Corps Building on Bender Court. This meeting was originally planned for Jan. 21, and was rescheduled due to inclement weather. Sue Carol will present “Women of Sharia.” All are invited and refreshments will be served. The organization meets on the third Tuesday of the month. Adult education course slated Chabad of NW Bergen County will present JLI’s newest adult education course, “To Be a Jew in the Free World: Jewish Identity through the Lens of Modern History,” beginning Feb. 5 at 8 p.m. The program will be held at the Chabad Jewish Center at 375 Pulis Avenue in Franklin Lakes. This course initiates thematic discussion illustrating the timeless relevance of Judaism and conveys practical steps students may take to ensure its transmission to future gen- erations in an appreciable way. The program will appeal to people at all levels of Jewish knowledge and attendees need not be affiliated with any organization or temple. Interested students may call (201) 848-0449 or visit www. chabadplace.org for registration and other course-related information. Barnert hosts school tours Barnert Temple Preschool and Kindergarten invites Jewish and interfaith families to visit the school at 747 Route 208 South in Franklin Lakes. Programs are available for children ages 15 months to six years. For over 25 years, Barnert has consistently provided small class sizes and personalized attention with Jewish values and culture woven throughout the curriculum. Full- and half-day options include a variety of special options, such as music, yoga, Hebrew, and gym. Before- and after-care options and flexible schedules are available. Enrichment classes are offered on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Interested parents are encouraged arrange to see the school as soon as possible, as space is limited To schedule a tour, call Alice Berdy at (201) 848-1027. To learn more about Barnert Temple, visit www.barnerttemple.org. Page 28 THE VILLADOM TIMES I & III • February 5, 2014