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Cards with heart Total Window & Wall Fashions 4 Page 2 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • January 29, 2014 Villadom Happenings Y reschedules meeting The Wyckoff Family YMCA Annual Meeting has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 8 p.m. The event will be held in the Y’s Performing Arts Center at 691 Wyckoff Avenue in Wyckoff. Wyckoff Superintendent of Schools Rich Kuder will be the guest speaker. During the meeting, the Y’s new officers will be sworn in, key volunteers will be recognized, and the Y’s missions and goals for the coming year will be discussed. A light breakfast will be served. The public is invited. Band continues Winter Series The Waldwick Band will continue its 2013-14 winter season with a concert on Saturday, Feb. 1 at the Village School located at 100 West Prospect Avenue in Waldwick. The free concert will begin at 2:30 p.m. Oboist Alyssa Ahearn will be the featured soloist. The Bergenfield resident studies music education at William Paterson University, where her professors included Sarah Davol, Marsha Heller, and Karen Born-Cafaro. She has received the Presidential Scholarship, the Tami Cotsako Scholarship, and the William Paterson University Music Department Scholarship. While at the university, she performed with the concert band, symphony orchestra, and multiple chamber ensembles. She appeared with the orchestra at Avery Fisher Hall. Currently, she is the prin- cipal oboist with the Teaneck Community Band and with the Waldwick Band. For her first appearance as soloist with the Waldwick Band, she will perform the Bellini “Oboe Concerto” in a new arrangement by Waldwick Band Music Director Edmund Moderacki. The concert will open with the 2013-14 signature piece, J.J. Richard’s “Emblem of Unity.” The ensemble will also present Zdeclik’s “Chorale and Shaker Dance,” “Tally- Ho! Overture” by John Phillip Sousa, and Grant Hull’s “Drunken Sailor.” There will also be an arrangement of songs made famous by Elvis Presley. New Jersey’s 350 Anniversary will be commemorated with the playing of Frank Ryerson’s “Tercentenary March” written for that celebration 50 years ago. Also on the pro- gram will be Dudley Buck’s 19 th century setting of “The Star Spangled Banner,” Raymond Scott’s “The Toy Trum- pet,” Leroy Anderson’s “Sleigh Ride,” and Emil Wald- teufel’s “The Skater’s Waltz.” Upcoming concerts are scheduled for March 16 and May 4. For more information, visit www.waldwickband.org. Parent workshops announced The YWCA Bergen County invites parents to its “Rais- ing Children Who Want to Thrive” workshops, a three-part series designed to help parents meet the challenges of rais- ing strong and healthy children in today’s world. Work- shops will be held Feb. 3, 10, and 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the YWCA Early Learning Center, 98 Pleasant Avenue in Upper Saddle River. YCS receives donation from Rotary The Sunset Rotary Club-Central Bergen was pleased to donate $1,000 to Frances Spiegel, director of development & foun- dation relations at Youth Consultation Service in Hackensack. The donation included $500 from the general member- ship and a $500 match from Club Sec- retary Dr. Don Roman, DMD. President Tom Shea is pictured handing the dona- tion to Spiegel. Each day, YCS cares for approximately 1,500 children, by providing residential care or in-commu- nity and in-home services. Some of the children are separated from their loved ones and have been affected by trauma, while others are unable to live at home because of intellectual and developmen- tal disabilities that adversely affect their behavior. Whatever the child’s special education, mental health or behavioral health needs, the caring YCS staff is pre- pared to offer individualized services to both the child and family. Learn more at www.ycs.org. Sunset Rotary Club meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Bone- fish Grill, Paramus Park. Contact Rotary Club President Tom Shea at (201) 447- 4215 or e-mail topoftheday@att.net, or contact Membership Chairman Steve Wolferman at (201) 483-7193 or e-mail Stephen_L_wolferman@ml.com. Licensed mental health professional Rose Celia Rosato, MA, LPC, will combine presentations and interactive dis- cussions as she leads parents through each workshop. Workshop 1 will focus on helping parents understand key factors that influence their child’s development and how parental guidance can encourage children to be strong and healthy. Workshop 2 will begin with a presentation on developmental milestones with a special emphasis on child development and self-esteem. Parents will privately fill out a questionnaire identifying specific issues pertaining to their child. The final workshop will include information on how parents can effectively communicate with their chil- dren and the opportunity to create a personalized plan for guiding children based on individual needs. The cost is $25 per workshop or $70 for the series. Par- ents must take Workshop 1 in order to take the others in this series. Onsite babysitting is available. For more infor- mation or to register, visit ywcaparentingworkshops.event- brite.com or call (201) 444-5600, extension 400. Get an insider’s view of ‘Downton Abbey’ Jessica Fellowes, niece of “Downton Abbey” writer and creator Lord Julian Fellowes, will present an insider’s view of “Downton Abbey” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 7. The event will be held at William Paterson University’s Shea Center for Performing Arts located at 300 Pompton Road in Wayne. Tickets are $25 and are now available at the Shea Center Box Office; call (973) 720-2371 or visit wp-presents.org. William Paterson University students may attend free of charge. (continued on page 26) January 29, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 3 Midland Park Municipal building upgrades planned in 2014 Midland Park town hall is getting some upgrades this year, with the scope of the project to be determined by the available funds. As the borough council works on its 2014 capital budget, it has tentatively set aside $20,000 for the work. But the council already has $50,000 in reserve from pre- vious unspent appropriations as well as a $44,000 Com- munity Development grant earmarked to upgrade the handicap-accessible bathroom on the first floor of the building. The existing bathroom, upgraded in the early ‘90s, is not compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act current standards, according to Borough Clerk/Admin- istrator Addie Hanna. Hanna said other proposed improvements include the reconstruction of the original front porch, new fascia on the original building, and the replacement of the tile floor on the entrance hallway. She explained that the his- toric look of the rotting porch will remain, but it will be rebuilt with maintenance-free materials. The access doorway now there will continue to serve as a fire exit, as per the fire official. The building main’s entrance is from the parking lot at the rear of the building. Councilwoman Nancy Peet said the building would be more aesthetically appealing if the front entrance were reinstated. She said a ramp could be constructed for handicap accessibility. Hanna said the ramp would be costly, because it would have to be very long to keep within the allowable incline. Mayor Patrick “Bud” O’Hagan said it was better for security reasons to have only one public entrance into the building, which could be better monitored. The ceramic tile floor, whose uneven and slippery surface is considered a hazard, will be taken up and replaced with a wood-looking slip-free tile, Hanna said. Other projects will include replacing the shutters, which are rotting, and upgrading the outdoor lighting. The administrator said she hopes the project can be started in early spring and finished by the end of summer. “We’ll do the work one project at a time and see how much we can do with what we have on hand this year,” she said. “We can do the rest the following year.” Previous work at town hall included converting the conference room and clerk’s office on the second floor two years ago into the building/zoning department for easier accessibility, and providing a conference room on the third floor adjacent to the courtroom so the prosecu- tor could meet with violators. The meetings previously took place in the hallway. Page 4 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • January 29, 2014 Area Choral to perform ‘An Old Fashioned Valentine’ Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the Ridgewood Choral will hold a benefit recital and special auction on Sunday, Feb. 9 at the Unitarian Society of Ridgewood. Soprano Jennifer Cho and tenor John Tiranno will per- form beloved songs from opera and musicals, including “With a Song in My Heart,” “O mio babbino caro,” and “Cheek to Cheek.” Susan LaFever, the choral’s pianist, will accompany them. Jennifer Cho John Tiranno Since 1967, the Ridgewood Choral has presented the Florence Reinauer Memorial Music Award to a musically talented teen. Scholarships totaling more than $25,000 have been awarded to high school seniors in recognition of excellence in vocal or instrumental performance. Cho, who won the Music Award in 1994, is a graduate of Ramapo High School and a former resident of Franklin (continued on page 21) January 29, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 5 Franklin Lakes Planning board denies Shawnee Drive application by Frank J. McMahon The Franklin Lakes Planning Board has unanimously denied an application filed by the owner of a large dwell- ing on Shawnee Drive. The applicant requested a variance from the borough’s total lot coverage requirement. The board had approved property owner Bashar Sab- bagh’s application for the construction of a conforming dwelling and other improvements in January 2006. A large dwelling, currently assessed at almost $1.1 million, has been constructed on the site along with a large paver block driveway. The dispute between the board and Sabbagh centers on the definition of “total lot coverage” in the borough’s cur- rent ordinance versus the definition of “impervious cover- age.” in the borough’s previous ordinance. Sabbagh and his attorney, Joseph Ferriero, have argued before the board that the large driveway that was installed on Sabbagh’s property is pervious, meaning that water passes through it, because of the small spaces between the pavers and, therefore, the driveway should not be consid- ered part of the total lot coverage. The board, however, believes the pavers used by Sab- bagh are impervious, and the spaces between the blocks do not make the driveway “pervious.” The borough’s current ordinance concerning coverage was adopted in 2010 and it changed the term “impervious coverage” to “total lot coverage,” referring to that part of a site or lot that is covered by buildings, parking areas, drive- ways, pools, walkways, or paved ancillary surfaces, such as patios, tennis courts, and similar structures, or surfaces that have otherwise been compacted or covered with a per- manent layer of material.” Ferriero claims the change to the zoning ordinance made in 2010 is contrary to case law and that his client’s lot coverage should be calculated according to the language in the prior ordinance. The public hearing was carried many times and, after telling the board that Ferrierro wanted another postpone- ment to allow further testing on the driveway, John Spizziri, the board’s attorney, read the chronology of the application into the record. That chronology described the number of adjournments of the variance hearing Ferrierro requested and was granted, and the number of times Sabbagh’s plans were revised since his site plan was approved in 2006. Since the 2006 approval, Sabbagh revised his plans sev- eral times, and a revised plan was found to be fully con- forming with the zoning code in April 2010. An amended soil moving permit was issued at that time. In November 2011, a stop work order was issued to Sabbagh when it was found the improvements constructed on the site were not in conformance with the approved plan. The following July, Sabbagh submitted conforming cor- rective measures that included a further reduction of the size of the driveway and the removal of a pool from the plans. The stop work order was lifted and an amended soil moving permit was issued in July 2011. During an inspection of the site in May 2012, however, it was noticed that the driveway was not being constructed according to the most recent revised plan and Sabbagh was directed to restore the driveway according to the approved plan, or to submit a variance application to the planning board seeking approval to allow the driveway to remain. Work on the property was stopped again in July 2012 because Sabbagh had not addressed the need to restore the site to conform to the approved plan and he had not sub- mitted a variance application. Sabbagh submitted a new plan, but that plan was calculated to have a 33.85 percent lot coverage calculation, which required a variance from the planning board. The public hearing on the variance request started in December 2012 and Sabbagh rested his case at the Decem- ber 2013 meeting. Therefore, no further testimony could be presented at the Jan. 15 meeting. After the motion to deny the variance application was made by Mayor Frank Bivona at the Jan. 15 meeting, the rest of the meeting was spent discussing the board’s reasons for the denial that would be put into the board’s resolution. Because Ferriero has commented in the past that this matter would be appealed to Superior Court if the appli- cation were denied, the board discussed at length the tes- timony by Sabbagh’s expert witness, Nasr Sheta, a civil engineer with a Ph.D. Board member Joseph Pullaro expressed the concern that Sheta’s testimony was clear that he believes the paver (continued on page 27) Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • January 29, 2014 Meet Brent’s family: Brent’s family has been struggling for the past year. His single mom had been doing well sup- porting her four children, but in May 2013, things changed drastically. Fifteen-year-old Brent became very ill and was diagnosed with bone cancer. This changed everything for Brent and his siblings, who are 18, 10, and 3. Now mom is only able to work a few shifts per week, which leaves the family struggling to pay bills and unable to enjoy things they used to be able to do. Mom is constantly driving back and forth to the hospital to take her son to doctors’ appoint- ments, treatments, and to visit him while he is hospitalized. Paying for the gas for her car is a real struggle. The children and mother never complain about their sit- uation, but it is clear that they miss some of the privileges of their “old lives.” The family would love to be able to go to the movies or go out for dinner simply to have fun together. Mom is always so positive and tries to think about all of the good things this family has. She wants nothing more than to have Brent healthy again, so he can live the life he was supposed to. This family would appreciate gift cards to Shop Rite, Shell or Lukoil gas stations, Chili’s, Friday’s, Olive Garden, or a movie theater. Please help us bring a sense of normalcy back to their lives. Another one of our families could use a couch, dressers, and a small toddler bed for a one-year-old child. Contact us if you want to be involved in planning our March 7 Annual Bash. This is our signature annual fund- raiser. The money raised goes directly to providing coun- seling and financial assistance to 70 families in northern New Jersey. Tickets are only $75. The event will be held at the Brickhouse in Wyckoff, and will include food, drinks, dancing, an auction, and a special guest speaker. E-mail laura@emmanuelcancer.org for tickets or for volunteer opportunities. ECF is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide a variety of specialized services, at no charge, to any New Jersey family facing the challenges of caring for a child with cancer. We do not raise money for cancer research. We provide direct in-home care to our families. Our primary focus is providing professional counseling, material goods (such as household items, toys, and monthly grocery deliveries), and emergency financial assistance. These individually tailored services are critical in helping families get through the crisis of pediatric cancer. ECF does not receive government funding. We rely on donations and support from the community. Call (201) 612- 8118 or e-mail Laura at laura@emmanuelcancer.org to see how you can help. A few ideas follow. We need volunteers who can deliver groceries to fami- lies in Bergen and Essex counties. Spanish-speaking driv- ers are in particularly high demand. Turn your next event into a fundraiser where you collect checks or gift cards to donate to our families. (continued on page 19) January 29, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 7 Franklin Lakes Superintendent search moving to interview stage by Frank J. McMahon The search for a new superintendent for the Franklin Lakes K-8 School District should be moving to the interview stage soon. The school board hired search firm R- Pat Solutions of Roselle Park in September and Michael Solokas, the district’s business administrator and school board secretary, advised recently that the search firm has all the applications for the superintendent’s position and will be advising the board of the next steps in the process at a closed executive session on Jan. 28. A major issue is the salary that can be offered to a new superintendent. Frank Romano, the current superintendent, is cur- rently making $209,553. However, based on the 2011 state law establishing salary caps for New Jersey’s superintendents, the max- imum salary a school district of this size, Trustees choose leadership The Franklin Lakes Board of Education has chosen its leadership for 2014. At the annual reorganization meeting, trustee Larry Loprete was nominated for president of the board by Michael Ben- David. As the only nominee, Loprete was elected unanimously by a 9-0 vote of the board. Board member Shirley O’Reilly was nominated for vice president by Craig Urci- uoli and was elected by a 6-3 vote, with Ben-David, Susan McGowan, O’Reilly, Urciuoli, Zolfo, and Loprete voting for O’Reilly while Kathleen Schwartz, Jac- queline Veliky, and Christine Christopoul voted not to elect her. Christopoul was nominated for the same position by Veliky, but Business Adminis- trator Michael Solokas advised that, follow- ing Robert’s rules of order, the board voted on the first person nominated and O’Reilly received the majority of the members’ votes and was, therefore, elected vice president. The board also approved its official meeting dates and a meeting schedule for the year, implemented an approved 2013-14 school budget, adopted the current board policy manual and organization chart, approved the existing curriculum and text- books for 2013-14, and approved $18,000 as the tuition for the 2014-15 school year. The board also approved several appointments. Solokas was named board secretary/business administrator, custodian of the public record, public agency compli- ance officer, security officer, and the school district’s qualified purchasing agent for the 2013-14 school year. The appointments also included Fogarty and O’Hara, attorney; Nisivoccia & Co., auditor; DiCara/Rubino, architect; Mary Beth Como, substance awareness coordinator; and Superinten- dent Frank Romano, liaison to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and the Frank- lin Lakes Police Department. The school board now consists of the following members: McGowan, the former president of the board who stepped down from that position in May and whose term expires this year; Loprete, who became board president when McGowan stepped down and whose term expires this year; Christopoul, whose term expires in 2016; Urciuoli, whose term expires this year; Ben- David, whose term expires in 2016; O’Reilly, whose term expires in 2016; Veliky, whose term expires in 2016; and Schwartz, whose term expires in 2016. F.J. MCMAHON 1,288 students, can offer to a new superin- tendent is $145,000. Despite that salary differential, the search firm told the trustees they should be able to attract good candidates who are now assistant superintendents in smaller school districts, and principals who are willing to accept that salary in order to advance into a superintendent’s position. The need to find a new superinten- dent comes on top of an eventful year for the school board. A former principal of Woodside Avenue School filed suit against Romano and the school board; the board fired the former director of curriculum and instruction, an action that was not sup- ported by the full board, the presidents of the local parent teacher organizations, or many parents in the district; the superin- tendent resigned; and there was a predicted drop in enrollment. The lawsuit was filed by the former principal, but a press release issued last year by the school board and administration announced that the plaintiff had voluntarily dismissed his suit. The school board and administration then began a search a new principal for Woodside Avenue School. The attorney for the former principal explained that the lawsuit was only with- drawn while the former principal reapplies for that position, which had been filled on an interim basis by a former district princi- pal who had retired. The suit sought to overturn the separa- tion agreement he signed with the school district in 2012 under which he was granted a leave of absence with full pay until June 30, 2013, at which time was supposed to resign from the school district. That lawsuit is currently pending in U.S. Federal Court in Newark. The school board’s split decision not to approve tenure for the previous director of curriculum and instruction, effectively not renewing her contract, was accompanied by Romano’s resignation, which will become effective June 30. Following the decision not to provide tenure to the previous director of cur- riculum and instruction, the candidate the board had chosen to become the principal of Woodside Avenue School withdrew her name from consideration and the district had to begin a search for that administrator and a replacement for the superintendent. In June, the board approved the appoint- ment of a new principal for Woodside. In July, the results of a demographic study of the district that was conducted by Whitehall Associates, an educational facilities planning consultant, was released. That study indicated a potential decrease in enrollment in the district of 339 students, or 26 percent, over the next five years. The school board ultimately promoted a fourth grade teacher at the High Moun- tain Road School to fill the school district’s vacant director of curriculum and instruc- tion position. In September, the trustees hired the search firm to look for a new superintendent. Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • January 29, 2014 Midland Park Borough to vacate paper street Hunter Avenue was once a proposed street off Meda Place in Midland Park shown on a 1910 subdivision map. It straddled both Midland Park and Wyckoff but was never improved, with Meda Place following a different course than the origi- nal plans suggested. In 1968 the paper street was vacated by both municipalities. The property was divided among the homeowners on either side. Wyckoff recorded the change with Bergen County, but Midland Park did not. Now 45 years later, one of the property owners affected by that oversight wants clear title to his property and is asking for the resolution to be memorialized. Midland Park Borough Attorney Robert Regan told the mayor and council last week that the proper course of action after so many years would be to vacate the street through a new ordinance, which will be identical to the original one. The council expects to introduce the measure at its next meeting, and the change will be recorded following adoption, he said. Mayor Patrick ”Bud” O’Hagan, a Meda Place resident since 1970, made it clear that his property is a few lots away, and he is in no way affected. “This has nothing to do with the mayor. It came up by the resident’s attorney,” Regan said. In other business, the council awarded the contract for repair and maintenance of the camera and electrical systems on police vehicles to the lone bidder, Regional Communications Inc. of Paramus. The previous longtime service provider, Ken’s Electric, closed his business. Regional’s contract will be in effect for 2014 and 2015. He will charge an hourly labor rate of $90, and a 15 percent discount for auto parts. Businesses sought for Career Day Midland Park Jr/Sr High School in partner- ship with the Midland Park Chamber of Com- merce will be hosting a Career Day and Business Expo on Monday, March 10, at the high school. The Chamber is looking for businesses inter- ested in presenting during the Career Day por- tion from 8:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. and businesses interested in setting up a table at the Business Expo to be held in the gym from 5 to 7 p.m. Presenters will be given a classroom to set up their presentations. Tables and chairs will be pro- vided for the expo. “We will work with your schedules and you do not need to attend the entire day to partici- pate,” noted Lisa Plasse of From the Top Music Studio, who is chairing the event for the chamber. This event is open to all students in grades 7–12. Students will be given a bag to collect materials distributed by the businesses. If interested, please contact Plasse at flute76@aol.com to receive a registration form. The deadline to register is Feb. 6. Businesses must be a member of the Midland Park Chamber of Commerce to participate. Membership forms are available at Columbia Bank, 60 Godwin Ave. Out of the cold Four and a half year old Evelyn picks out a book at the Midland Park Children’s Library instead of braving the elements, as temperatures dipped into single digits. January 29, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 9 Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • January 29, 2014 Villadom Socials Gina M. Barbieri to marry Sgrois celebrate milestones Mr. and Mrs. James Andrew Barb- ieri of Fair Lawn have announced the engagement of their daughter, Gina M. Barbieri, to Anthony Kourtesis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Kourte- sis, also of Fair Lawn. The bride-to-be graduated from Fair Lawn High School in 2004 and received a bachelor’s degree in inter- national relations with minors in Spanish and international business, and a certificate in international stud- ies from Ursinus College. She earned her Juris Doctorate from Seton Hall University School of Law in 2012. She is an associate at Bastarrika, Soto, Gonzalez & Somohano, LLP. Her fiancé graduated from Fair Lawn High School in 2004 and received a bachelor’s degree in psy- chology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. He earned his master’s in general-theoretical psychology with a certification in school psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University in 2013. He currently works with the Fair Lawn High School Bridges Pro- gram and is the head coach of the freshman boys’ soccer team. The couple currently resides in Ridgewood and is planning a July wedding at Saints Nicholas, Constan- tine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Roseland. A reception will follow at the Pleasantdale Chateau in West Orange. They will honeymoon in Bali, Indonesia. The family of Dr. Donald and Mrs. Phyllis Sgroi of Franklin Lakes recently cele- brated their parents’ 70 th birth- days. Donald Sgroi was born on Aug 20, 1943 and Phyllis was born on Dec. 30 of that year. On Nov. 19, 2013, the Sgrois celebrated 46 years of mar- riage. The Sgrois, who have resided in Franklin Lakes since the early 1980s, have five daughters: Donna, Felisa, Chela, Gabriela, and Alexan- dria. The couple also has nine grandchildren: Francesca, Daniella, Michael, Ryan, Juli- ana, Gianna, Alivia, Sebastian, and Cole. Donald and Phyllis’s future plans include annual trips to their favorite locations of Cabo San Lucas, Maui, and Aruba. Birth Announcements Leonardo Alfonso Tirico born Gerardo and Stefania Tirico of Midland Park have announced the birth of their son Leonardo Alfonso on March 23, 2013 at Valley Hospital in Ridgewood. He weighed 9 pounds, 8 ounces and was 20.7 inches long. He joins big sister Valentina and big brother Luc at home. His maternal grand- parents are Alfonso and Robin Offreda of E. Rutherford and his paternal grandparents are Antonio and Anna Tirico of Carlstadt. 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He remains evaluations for chil- dren, a adults. treatment can be recommends early on the cutting-edge dren, all so the a latest medical advancements, arranged. currently remains metal, ceramic, and course of treatment can be and He of uses on the cutting-edge of Invisalign latest medical to get teeth their straightest. Dr. Martin metal, ceramic, in and all the technology advancements, and currently uses is also skilled the Invisalign palate expanders, get which widen the jaw. technology to teeth their straightest. Dr. Martin is also skilled in the use of use When he expanders, his which widen the jaw. Dr. Martin volunteers his time serving of palate is not in ofﬁce in Wyckoff, ofﬁce in Wyckoff, cleft When he patients in at his Saint Joseph’s Hospital Dr. in Martin volunteers his time serving palate is not Paterson. cleft For palate patients’ convenience, the Hospital accepts credit card payments and most patients at Saint Joseph’s ofﬁce in Paterson. his For his plans. insurance patients’ The convenience, provides reminders credit appointments. and most ofﬁce also the ofﬁce accepts of card payments insurance plans. every other Monday, 12-6; reminders 8-6; appointments. 12-8; Thurs- The ofﬁce also provides Tuesday, of Wednesday, Hours are day, Hours are every 12-5; other and Monday, 12-6; Tuesday, each month, 9-3, except for Thurs- 9-7; Friday, the third Saturday of 8-6; Wednesday, 12-8; July day, 9-7; Friday, 12-5; and ofﬁce third located at 237 each month, 9-3, Wyckoff. for Phone the is Saturday of Everett Avenue, except July and August. Dr. Martin’s and August. Dr. for Martin’s ofﬁce is located at 237 Everett Avenue, Wyckoff. Phone (201) 891-5534 more information. (201) 891-5534 for more information. Benson Ver Hage Electric: Power You Can Rely On ® B enson Ver Hage Electric is a family owned and operated company that has been sup- plying New Jersey with “Power You Can Rely On®” since 1984. Over the years, the company has expanded from residential, commercial, and industrial electrical work to generator installations and service. This year, Generac Power Systems, a leading company in auto- matic standby generators, made Benson Ver Hage a Power Pro Premier Dealer. The Power Pro distinction is only available to deal- ers who meet the most rigorous set of sales and customer service criteria. Premier dealer is earned by dealers who consis- tently demonstrate Best in Class sales and service practices. This new title makes Benson Ver Hage the only Power Pro Premier Generac dealer in Bergen County. The company’s factory trained technicians From left: Michael Ver Hage, Glenn Ver Hage, Richard Ver Hage, help ensure that your gen- Alysia Jennings, Andres Rodriguez erator will be installed, run, and maintained properly. The company handles sales, installations, parts, and warranty service. Yearly maintenance con- tracts are available. In fact, Benson Ver Hage is a full service warranty center that can service all generators. Stop by Benson Ver Hage’s showroom at 455 West Main Street in Wyckoff. Walk-ins are welcome. For more information, call (201) 445-0200. E-mail sales@bvhelectric.com to arrange a free genera- tor quote. Check out our website at bvhelectric.com or ‘Like’ us on Facebook to see pictures of our installations. Lic. #1051. F Designer finds niche at Furniture Expo urniture Expo, the region’s source for contemporary and modern Europe- an furniture, now offers interior design and custom drapery services. Last spring, the 15-year-old business welcomed Saliha, a certified interior designer with 12 years of experience in the industry. Saliha visits clients in their homes, discusses their design styles and prefer- ences, and works closely with them to select the best fabrics and products for their homes. Clients can easily see what Sa- liha has in mind, as she ably measures a space, visualizes a design, and then sketches her plans. She also provides cost estimates. This designer’s back- ground in fashion is an asset in her current field. She is well versed in making patterns and templates for unusu- ally shaped, curved, or arched windows, and Showroom at Furniture Expo can readily draw her concepts. All of the drapery work is done at Furniture Expo’s in-house work- shop. The store also provides a professional installation service. Saliha notes that her clients have responded favorably to her work, and many say they find the end result even better than her sketches. Furniture Expo is located at 1378 Main Avenue in Clifton. Call the store at (973) 772-8500 or Saliha’s cell at (973) 459-6139 for additional information. Focus on Wyckoff Businesses Devon Fine Jewelry: Sparkle & Style S parkling gems stylish settings await you Devon Fine Jewelry. Owner Nancy Sch- parkling gems in in stylish settings await you at at Devon Fine Jewelry. Owner Nancy Sch- uring has assembled the area’s largest selection of of colored gemstones, and displays uring has assembled the area’s largest selection colored gemstones, and displays them spectacular rainbow. them in in a a spectacular rainbow. always, Nancy has As As always, Nancy has planned several events, includ- planned several events, includ- ing return engagement ing a a return engagement by by award-winning American jew- award-winning American jew- elry designer Patricia Daunis. elry designer Patricia Daunis. This frequent Devon guest will This frequent Devon guest will hand Feb. and 15. be be on on hand Feb. 14 14 and 15. Customers are invited take Customers are invited to to take advantage of of Patricia’s exper- Patricia’s exper- advantage tise resetting stones, and may tise in in resetting stones, and may bring their own gems set, bring their own gems to to be be set, or old pieces to to be be redesigned. old pieces redesigned. or Nancy recommends Patricia Nancy recommends Patricia her excellent workmanship for for her excellent workmanship and beautiful designs. and beautiful designs. Experience Paula Crevo- Experience Paula Crevo- shay’s unique jewelry creations shay’s unique jewelry creations Nancy Schuring and Julie Nancy Schuring and Julie April and 12. Crevoshay on on April 11 11 and 12. Crevoshay known her use vibrant is is known for for her use of of vibrant gemstones startling color combinations. This talented designer just ﬁnished one-woman gemstones in in startling color combinations. This talented designer just ﬁnished a a one-woman exhibit her work the Carnegie Museum Natural History Pennsylvania and the exhibit of of her work at at the Carnegie Museum of of Natural History in in Pennsylvania and at at the Smithsonian Institution Washington, D.C. Smithsonian Institution in in Washington, D.C. Devon the exclusive source several ﬁne jewelry lines, including Devon Original Devon is is the exclusive source for for several ﬁne jewelry lines, including Devon Original Designs. Devon also carries the Christopher Designs Criss-Cut line of of diamonds. There Devon also carries the Christopher Designs Criss-Cut line diamonds. There Designs. are hundreds beautiful diamond engagement rings Devon, but custom designs are are hundreds of of beautiful diamond engagement rings at at Devon, but custom designs are welcome. welcome. Devon’s new computer-aided design program has made designs and redesigns easier Devon’s new computer-aided design program has made designs and redesigns easier than ever, since Devon’s experts can now make changes with click the mouse. Cus- than ever, since Devon’s experts can now make changes with a a click of of the mouse. Cus- tomers can readily see the design from angles and even take home printed image. tomers can readily see the design from all all angles -- -- and even take home a a printed image. Nancy’s charitable organization, the Devon Foundation, continues support lapidary Nancy’s charitable organization, the Devon Foundation, continues to to support lapidary schools Tanzania and Kenya. The foundation provides scholarships African lapidary schools in in Tanzania and Kenya. The foundation provides scholarships for for African lapidary students, many of of whom are women. many whom are women. students, Located 303 Franklin Avenue Wyckoff, Devon Fine Jewelry open Tuesday, Wednes- Located 303 Franklin Avenue in in Wyckoff, Devon Fine Jewelry is is open Tuesday, Wednes- day, and Friday from 10-6, Thursday until 8, 8, and Saturday from 10-5. Call (201) 848-8489 day, and Friday from 10-6, Thursday until and Saturday from 10-5. Call (201) 848-8489 sure “like” Devon Fine Jewelry Facebook. visit www.devonﬁnejewelry.com. or or visit www.devonﬁnejewelry.com. Be Be sure to to “like” Devon Fine Jewelry on on Facebook. January 29, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 13 Wyckoff Florist & Gifts turns 50 W yckoff Florist & Gifts is now celebrating its 50th Anniversary with a spe- cial event: “50 Years, 50 Dozen.” To thank everyone for their support, this local business plans to honor 50 people in the Wyckoff commu- nity who deserve recognition for their selﬂess acts of kindness, com- munity service, and compassion for others. “This is our way of honoring our founder, Rose Fernandez, whose spirit of giving was a daily practice, and one we wish to continue,” said Dottie, the shop’s current owner. Throughout 2014, Wyckoff Flo- rist will accept nominations and present each chosen honoree an arrangement of one dozen beauti- ful long stemmed roses. “If you know of someone who deserves recognition in our com- munity, please let us know!” Dottie added. She recommends that those making nominations submit as much detail as possible. Honorees will be selected based on the infor- mation provided. Dottie Recipients can be individuals or groups of people, although a group will receive just one arrangement. Recipients are encouraged to pick up the roses at the shop and be willing to be photographed. Photos and names of recipients may be used to promote the shop’s celebration in printed materials, online, etc. Nomination forms are available at www.wyckofﬂorist.com and may be submit- ted by mail or in person to the shop located at 265 Godwin Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ 07481. Forms may also be e-mailed to wyckoffﬂoristandgifts@gmail.com, or sent via private Facebook message at Facebook.com/WyckoffFlorist. Call (201) 891- 0232 for details. Patty Lacourte EURICA Achieve Sports Medicine & Rehab Patty Lacourte of of EURICA chieve and that has A for pational the Sports last therapy 14 Medicine clinic Owners Rehab, been LLC, helping a family area owned residents physical achieve and occu- their I I goals years. Carla DiFelice-Sica and Richard Sica, a dedicated husband and wife team, have locations at both 668 Wyckoff Avenue in Wyckoff and 168 Franklin Avenue in Waldwick for their clients’ convenience. Clients include those who have had joint replacement surgery, indi- viduals with chronic arthritis, and people who are recovering from sports injuries, stroke, and other physical challenges. Each client receives an individualized treatment plan and care from one of Achieve’s experienced physical therapists. In addition to Rich and Carla, Achieve’s staff of physical therapists includes Sue Gjini, Sang E. Lee, Eileen McAuley and Mark Takach. Lisa Sanno is ofﬁce manager of the Wyckoff facility, while Joelle Holzli is the ofﬁce manager of the Waldwick location. Achieve Sports Medicine was built on the simple idea that the patient’s care is the most important thing. Achieve is committed to providing client-centered care with a family touch. Achieve works with all insurance providers. To learn more, call the Wyckoff facility at (201) 891-0411 or Waldwick at (201) 493-7440. Richard and Carla Sica working with clients nterior Designer Patty Lacourte returned from trade show Atlanta, nterior Designer Patty Lacourte has has just just returned from a a trade show in in Atlanta, where she she located new items for for EURICA, her her well-established home acces- located new items EURICA, well-established home acces- where sory, furniture, store 648 Wyckoff Avenue Wyckoff. sory, furniture, and and gift gift store at at 648 Wyckoff Avenue in in Wyckoff. Patty says new Patty says her her new ﬁnds will will update and and update ﬁnds refresh offerings refresh her her offerings at at EURICA, while still still keep- while keep- EURICA, shop’s well- ing ing the the shop’s line line of of well- made items classy and and items classy made traditional. shop traditional. The The shop has has variety gifts men a a variety of of gifts for for men and women, weddings, women, weddings, and baby department and and a a baby department where many moms and and many moms where grandmothers enjoy shop- grandmothers enjoy shop- ping. ping. EURICA place EURICA is is the the place for for special different items, special and and different items, shop’s attentive and and the the shop’s attentive Patty Lacourte staff provides excellent provides excellent Patty Lacourte staff customer service. EURICA service. EURICA customer strives accommodate customers’ needs. staff gladly place orders strives to to accommodate customers’ needs. The The staff will will gladly place orders for for any any needed items wrap gifts with extra care. Patty adds EURICA’s complimen- needed items – – and and wrap gifts with extra care. Patty adds that that EURICA’s complimen- tary gift gift wrapping is is an an appreciated convenience, particularly during the the holidays. wrapping appreciated convenience, particularly during holidays. tary Patty provides expert advice regarding how a a customer might incorporate EURI- provides expert advice regarding how customer might incorporate EURI- Patty CA’s pieces their décor. When visits client’s home, takes careful CA’s pieces into into their décor. When she she visits a a client’s home, she she takes a a careful look at at what he he or or she she already has, and and brings in in items she she thinks will will work. When what already has, brings items thinks work. When look Patty ﬁnished, many clients pleasantly surprised rediscover beauty Patty is is ﬁnished, many clients are are pleasantly surprised to to rediscover the the beauty of of the items they already owned. items they already owned. the Since purchased business years ago, Patty watched inte- Since she she purchased the the business ﬁve ﬁve years ago, Patty has has watched her her inte- design business grow steadily. pleased with many referrals rior rior design business grow steadily. She She is is pleased with the the many referrals she she has has received. received. Visit EURICA discover “Made America” items Patty offers. Browse Visit EURICA to to discover the the “Made in in America” items Patty offers. Browse through the the wall art, art, painting, mirrors, lamps, and and special ﬂoral arrangements along wall painting, mirrors, lamps, special ﬂoral arrangements along through with tableware and and occasional pieces from Mariposa, Michael Aram, Lampe Berger, tableware occasional pieces from Mariposa, Michael Aram, Lampe Berger, with linens Jacquard Francais others. and and the the ﬁne ﬁne linens of of Le Le Jacquard Francais and and others. EURICA is is open Monday through Saturday from 10 10 a.m. to to 5:30 p.m. Call (201) open Monday through Saturday from a.m. 5:30 p.m. Call (201) EURICA 848-5633. 848-5633. Page 14 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • January 29, 2014 Focus on Wyckoff Businesses Industry Veterans Lead the Way at Horizon Landscape Company H orizon Landscape Company, part of the Wyckoff community since 1976, continues its expansion to better serve homeowners across Bergen County. During the past two years, the company added industry veterans Tim Fox (Landscape Designer) and Gary Fernbacher (Landscape Manager) to the management team, which now totals over 145 years of combined experience. Pictured from left to right are Tim Fox, Gary Fernbacher, Mike Kukol (Owner), Deb Van Schepen (Services Administrator), Tom Hartigan (Irrigation and Lighting Manager) Laurie Tanis (Account Manager), Tim Grosman (Assistant Maintenance Manager), Karen Thomas (Human Resources), and Ed Thomas (Maintenance and General Manager). Horizon Landscape Company is truly a one- stop shop for homeowners in Wyckoff and beyond. Services include: Landscape Design & Construction, Turf & Ornamental Care Pro- grams, Lawn & Landscape Maintenance, Land- scape Lighting, Irrigation, Drainage, and Snow Management. Villadom TIMES Sales Representative Kim Post K im Post joined the Villadom TIMES as a sales representative for Franklin Lakes and Wyckoff two years ago. Kim remains excited about her position and enjoys working with the many local area busi- nesses. “I’m pleased to have the op- portunity to be working at a busi- ness based in Midland Park -- the town where I grew up,” Kim says. Kim was raised in Midland Park, attended the local schools, and graduated from Midland Park High School in 1992. She later graduated from Berke- ley Business. “Villadom TIMES is great place to work because of the flexibility and family-oriented atmosphere,” she adds. Kim Post She recently became engaged and is looking forward to planning her wedding. Kim has four children – Julia, 17; Sara, 15; Garrett, 12; and Mat- thew, 9 - she loves to volunteer where she can in the Waldwick schools where they attend. Focus on Wyckoff Businesses Life’s lessons begin at Wyckoff Christian Preschool & Kindergarten Wyckoff L “We ife’s accepts are lessons children begin but from early we age also at two-and-a-half Christian through Preschool & Kindergarten, which ﬁve. academic, use the ‘learn by play’ philoso- phy,” explains Rose Barrett, who has been the preschool’s director since 1999. Full-year courses run from Sep- tember to June, and morning and afternoon sessions are available, with a Lunch Bunch and Extended Play option. Wyckoff Christian Preschool’s programs include spe- cialized “little” classes, such as “Little Techies,” “Little Science,” “Little Art,” and more. Each class- room is equipped with three iPads for use with the Apple TV system that projects iPad images for the entire class to view. The preschool also offers a tran- Wyckoff Christian Preschool & Kindergarten sitional kindergarten class which seeks to prepare the younger ﬁve- year-old with conﬁdence building curriculum and life skills. Students who complete the program are either ready for ﬁrst grade or can elect to complete the local districts’ kin- dergarten programs. Parents should also inquire about the afternoon enrichment program offered for four- and ﬁve-year-old students. Before-school care is also available to accommodate working parents. Mrs. Barrett notes that there are many families from neighboring towns as well as parents who live and work in the Wyckoff area. The preschool now serves approximately 150 students. All of the teachers at Wyckoff Christian Preschool are degreed and certiﬁed profession- als, and the entire staff is certiﬁed in ﬁrst aid and CPR. The school is a locked facility with a private entrance for enhanced security. In addition, the school is a peanut- and tree nut-free facility. Please note that dairy-free snacks are also provided. Wyckoff Christian Preschool is nondenominational and respects all religions. Mrs. Bar- rett says the school teaches students about God’s love in a real and natural way. Wyckoff Christian Preschool is located at 485 Wyckoff Avenue. For additional informa- tion about the school, visit their informative website www.wyckoffchristianpreschool.org or call Rose Barrett at (201) 891-7140. January 29, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 15 Meet your friends at at Blue Meet your friends Blue Moon Mexican Café Moon Mexican Café H H owie Felixbrod, owner owie Felixbrod, owner of of Blue Moon Mexican Blue Moon Mexican Café, welcomes everyone to to Café, welcomes everyone meet their friends for for an an enjoy- meet their friends enjoy- able meal at at this this landmark able meal landmark neighborhood restaurant. neighborhood restaurant. “I “I always wanted Blue Moon always wanted Blue Moon to to be be everyone’s favorite place everyone’s favorite place to to dine, drink, watch sporting dine, drink, watch sporting events, or or just just hang out. Luck- events, hang out. Luck- ily ily I I think we we have succeeded think have succeeded in in that. Between all all of of our our large that. Between large screen HD TVs and live live music screen HD TVs and music on on weekends we’ve deﬁnitely weekends we’ve deﬁnitely become the the place to to go!” Felix- become place go!” Felix- brod says. brod says. Howie and Blue Moon have Howie and Blue Moon have Howie Felixbrod, owner Howie Felixbrod, owner been an an integral part of of the the been integral part Wyckoff community for for many Wyckoff community many years. Howie is is a a trustee of of the the Wyckoff Education Foundation, a a board member years. Howie trustee Wyckoff Education Foundation, board member of of the the Wyckoff Chamber of of Commerce, and has has worked on on many committees that Wyckoff Chamber Commerce, and worked many committees that have run run successful events along with the the Wyckoff Family Y. Y. He He has has also coached have successful events along with Wyckoff Family also coached recreational baseball and Torpedoes Soccer. recreational baseball and Torpedoes Soccer. The Blue Moon is is well known for for hosting many community nights in in which The Blue Moon well known hosting many community nights which they donate 20 20 percent of of the the day’s proceeds back to to not-for-proﬁt organizations. they donate percent day’s proceeds back not-for-proﬁt organizations. Over the the years, they have donated more than $175,000 to to local groups from all all Over years, they have donated more than $175,000 local groups from their locations. their locations. “I “I am am also very proud that we we consistently get get voted ‘Best Mexican’ in in maga- also very proud that consistently voted ‘Best Mexican’ maga- zines such ‘201’ and ‘Bergen Health and Life,’” Howie said. “We pride ourselves zines such ‘201’ and ‘Bergen Health and Life,’” Howie said. “We pride ourselves on on our our great food and phenomenal service! I I can’t thank our our guests enough for for great food and phenomenal service! can’t thank guests enough being such loyal and friendly customers and I hope to to be be a a serving them for for many being such loyal and friendly customers and I hope serving them many years to to come.” years come.” Blue Moon Mexican Café is is located in in the the Boulder Run Shopping Center at at 327 Blue Moon Mexican Café located Boulder Run Shopping Center 327 Franklin Ave in in Wyckoff. Phone (201) 891-1331 for for more information or or visit the the Franklin Ave Wyckoff. Phone (201) 891-1331 more information visit website www.bluemoonmexicancafe.com. website www.bluemoonmexicancafe.com. Welcome to Midland Family Dental of Wyckoff D r. Fred A. Puccio welcomes the community to experience state-of-the-art dental care at Midland Family Dental of Wyckoff, his brand new facility at 243 Morse Avenue in Wyckoff. crowns or veneers, in a single dental appointment. CERAC® eliminates the need for dental impressions, temporary teeth, and time-consuming return ap- pointments. The dentist uses a camera to capture the images of the teeth. This part of the process takes one to two minutes. The equipment then produces a 3D virtual model, and sends the information to an on-site milling machine that creates the restoration in 10 to 20 minutes. Color-matching is done on site, and the dentist ﬁts the patient with the restoration to ensure proper bite. This ofﬁce is an expansion of the practice founded by Dr. Puccio, who still maintains his original loca- tion in Garﬁeld. When it came time to broaden his horizons, the doctor chose Wyckoff, his hometown for the last 15 years. Dr. Puccio and his wife are ac- tive in the community, and their children attend the local schools. Midland Family Dental of Wyckoff offers expert, convenient dental care in a sparkling clean, high- tech environment. Dr. Puccio says his new facility is one of the most advanced dental ofﬁces in the country and provides an unparalleled experience for patients. In addition to Dr. Puccio, the facility’s staff includes Dr. Waleed Elchami, Dr. Robert DeFalco, Dr. Christopher Bauer, Dr. Helen Ann DeSimone, and Dr. Caroline Bateman. These talented profession- als represent various dental specialties united under one roof. The six associates include an oral surgeon, an endodontist, and a pediatric dentist. The staff provides digital (CAD/CAM) dentistry techniques as well as a 3D Cone Beam to place implants and de- Laser dentistry is employed to ﬁll cavities, so there is no longer a need for drills or anesthetics. Lasers are also used on soft tissue, so traditional periodontal surgery is now a thing of the past. tect pathology. Dr. Puccio received his undergraduate degree from New York University and later graduated from the NYU College of Dentistry, where he now teaches advanced cosmetic dentistry. He completed his residency at the East Orange VA Medical Center, and opened his practice in Garﬁeld in 1995. Dr. Puccio is well versed in dental implants. He is also one of the top practitioners of digital dentistry, and a trainer in the use of CERAC®. This unique sys- tem allows patients to receive restorations, such as He was voted one of Bergen’s Top Dentist by his peers in (201) Health magazine. Visit midlandfamilydental.com or call (201) 485-8847 to learn more. Dr. Fred A. Puccio Page 16 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • January 29, 2014 Focus on Wyckoff Businesses January 29, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 17 Focus on Wyckoff Businesses Wyckoff School of Dance turns 25 Felter Opticians W David Martin D avid Martin of Felter Opticians, 379 Franklin Avenue in Wyckoff, offers top quality eyewear at reasonable prices. Friendly and prompt service can be expected at Felter Opticians, which offers more than 1,000 frames and styles from which to choose, including numerous styles espe- cially designed for children. Felter Opticians also offers Varilux no-line bifocals and progressive lenses, as well as new thin and light, and ultra-light lenses. For athletes, Felter Opticians recommends Rec Spec for all sports. David can duplicate eyeglasses. He can also provide transition glasses. All major credit cards are accepted. For additional information, phone (201) 891-1200. Hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Friday, 9 to 5:30; Thursday, 9-8; and Saturday, 9 to noon. Felter Opticians is closed on Wednesday. yckoff School of Dance is celebrating its 25 th season at 291 Franklin Avenue, Suite 7, in Wyckoff! Director Diana Dana, a former elementary school teacher, forged her career in dance with the Garden State Ballet. She studied under Fred Danieli, a member of George Bal- anchine’s ﬁrst NYC ballet company. Diana’s background led to the cre- ation of Wee Dance. This unique program is based on the Diana Dana Dance Method, a method that engages the youngest students, in order to teach them both dance and preschool basics. “Children are learning and retain- Ella and Artistic Director Diana Dana ing what is taught in a fun-ﬁlled exciting class that is based on readi- ness factors for each age group, from 18 months and up,” Diana explains. “We don’t teach dance to children, we teach children to dance. The school offers small classes, parent/teacher conferences, and well qualiﬁed staff members who know their students and parents personally. Some alumni now enjoy professional careers, such as Wyckoff’s Alana Allende, who is with the Paul Taylor Dance 2 Company, and others who were accepted into NYC School of American Ballet. Students have won national recognition at the Youth American Grand Prix, and various seniors have been accepted into dance programs at the colleges of their choice. The Dreamdancers personify the schools mission: A Better World Through the Arts. This non-competitive group dances at Great Adventure, Nets games, Oasis, and the Christian Health Care Center. Members take classes at Alvin Ailey and other locations. Element, the competition team, has won many gold medals in its ﬁrst year. The school hosts birthday parties, badges for Scouts, a summer program, pri- vate lessons, and ballroom classes. Register for March classes for all ages in all types of dance, including a free Try A Class special, and a 20% discount for new fall students. Call (201) 848-8350. Make home repairs or improvements with a home equity loan from Atlantic Stewardship Bank - Wyckoff Branch T he Wyckoff Branch of the Atlantic Stewardship Bank is located at 378 Franklin Avenue. The bank is well known throughout northern New Jersey for its com- mitment to charitable service. Through its unique tithing program, each year the bank donates 10 percent of its proﬁts to Chris- tian and local non-proﬁt and civic organi- zations. The bank is also known for its personal service. The high-touch of Atlantic Stew- ardship Bank is complemented by the high- tech product and service offerings such as the recently released ASB Mobile Banking App for the iPhone, iPad and Android. When it comes to home equity loans, Atlantic Stewardship Bank offers a variety of options including a 15-year ﬁxed rate home equity loan from as low as 3.99% APR*. Atlantic Stewardship Bank offers other ﬁxed rate home equity loan terms as well as a variable rate home equity line of credit. Stop by the Wyckoff Branch and meet Branch Manager Karen Mullane; she will be happy to discuss your home equity loan needs and provide you with the bank’s current interest rates and home equity loan programs. Visit www.asbnow.com or call 201-444-7100 to learn more. * All interest rates are subject to change without notice. APR = Annual Percentage Rate Monthly pay- ment per $1,000 borrowed $7.39. Monthly payment includes principal and interest. Payment may be higher if escrow account is required. Other rates and terms available.Minimum loan amount $10,000. Maximum loan amount $250,000. Homeowner’s insurance required. Flood insurance may be required. Property must be 1-4 family owner-occupied in Bergen, Morris or Passaic counties of New Jersey. Loan is subject to credit approval.The bank will require a $93 non-refund- able mortgage recording fee at closing. A termination fee of $400 will be charged should the loan be paid in full within 18 months of loan date. Rate with automatic payment from Atlantic Stewardship Bank checking account. If payment is other than automatic debit from a checking account at Atlantic Stewardship Bank, the interest rate on this loan will increase by one-quarter of one percent (.25%) NML#737325. Wyckoff Branch Manager Karen Mullane Page 18 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • January 29, 2014 Civilization versus civility American civilization may not be the first civilization to fall because of undue civility, but because we all have to live here, we should postpone the day of the collapse by every means possible. A few weeks ago, I was at the library working on some computer problems that required expert advice. A few seats away, a young woman was sneezing and sneezing, excus- ing herself, and then sneezing again. Within the next three days, two or three people came down with what seemed like the same malady. We have been sneezing and wheez- ing ever since. I generally do not approach women who do not know who I am because somebody who did not like me once told me that having me approach, according to some women, was rather like being attacked by Frankenstein’s monster. Sometimes, when people walk around an aisle shelf and see me standing innocently in front of them, they flinch and scream. This hurts my feelings. Big people have feel- ings, too. I am far too civil to walk up to a woman to whom I have not been introduced and say something boorish like, “Hey, lady, why don’t you take your cold home instead of giving it to everybody else in a public space?” So I remained a nominal gentleman and got sick, as did a couple of other people. Our chivalry cost society about 10 work days, but made up for it in economic terms in the cost of facial tissue and orange juice. Resentment lingered. One guy who rides the bus told me that when he still drove a car, he went 27 years without a cold, and now that he rides the bus he gets colds all the time. I think that 27 years without a cold sounds a bit hyperbolic, but I understand the principle. If people refrain from sneez- ing in your face, you generally do not catch a cold. Colds are caused by germs. They do not come from wet clothes or even wet heads when no germs are around. If people do not understand this, they need to be told. People in the contagious stages of infectious diseases should avoid any public place that is not a physician’s waiting room. Second case in point: driving in snow. I have taken a couple of hard hits driving in snow and prefer not to do it. Many years and several cars ago, a guy came out of a park- ing lot on Franklin Turnpike and hit me broadside, pushing my car off the road and smashing two doors. I was into what you might call “politics” back then, and the fact that he knew my first name before he had seen my license and registration should have rung a bell. However, the odds are slim that he was some sort of operative as opposed to a bad driver who thought he could stop in snow by hitting the brakes. I would tend to go with the “bad driver” explana- tion. My paranoia is under control, probably because I am so boring that I have nothing to hide. It is not my fault that a lot of people made telephone calls predicting events that came true... The secret of driving safely in snow is not to drive at all. Most mature drivers know that you need to multiple car lengths to stop, and that you may not stop at all if you are headed downhill on a steep grade. Most mature drivers know that if you simply hit the brakes, the car is more likely to skid into the curb, a tree, or the opposite lane than it is to stop dead and let the person behind you hit your bumper because he or she failed to see it coming. The trouble is that most immature drivers do not know this. The danger is not the pretty snowflakes in the winter wonderland. The danger is the other drivers who do not understand that those pretty snowflakes, especially when they have ice under- neath, turn the road surface into a skating rink. My special candidates for the Dishonor Roll are people who honk when they want you to exceed the speed limit more than five miles per hour because they are in a hurry. Not too long ago, I was driving my wife from one job to another when some guy behind me just could not stay off the horn. He wanted me to turn up a narrow street that was occupied by moving cars turning right and turning left. Had I done so, there would have undoubtedly been a colli- sion and I would have been at fault. I tried to calmly ignore his honking while venting verbally at the top of my lungs for my wife’s amusement. Later that day, we saw a crossing guard who looked very much like the guy with the happy horn who wanted me to have an accident so he wouldn’t be late for his job. I hope it was simply a case of two people looking alike. Crossing guards are posted to prevent acci- dents, are they not? I must have been mistaken. I hope so. Another instance: The Invisible Man! A few years ago, I turned into an unlighted parking lot and lo and behold, walking away from me so I could not see his face, was a man with dark hair, a gray overcoat, and black pants and shoes. Had he been a Ninja, he could not have been better camouflaged against a stretch of gray asphalt and the dark- ness beyond. I am not a fast driver and had adequate time to stop. Had I been a fast driver, one of those people who thinks he or she can stop on a dime, that pedestrian would have been on his way to the hospital, or worse. The Invisible Man cropped up in a different guise on North Maple Avenue in Ridgewood. I was driving after dusk on a stretch that has no streetlights. Sure enough, I spotted a pedestrian facing away from traffic, wearing a dark coat and pants outside the crossing lines. I never push the limit, especially in residential or commercial areas, but if somebody with a heavy foot had been driving, that pedestrian could have been hit. What it comes down to is realizing there are other people in the world. The word “idiot,” from Greek, does not mean a person with a deficient IQ. In Greek and formal English, idiot means an emotionally dense person who takes no inter- est in any concerns but his or her own. People like this were a bane to Athens where “democracy” functioned because all citizens were expected to serve in the army when young and to join the Assembly or serve on juries when they were mature, and to contribute large sums of money to the state when they were rich. The Athenian democracy we esteem was somewhat hypocritical. Respectable women stayed home while men did the shopping, and the only women who had influence were the formally recognized concu- bines of statesmen. Slaves were bought and sold on a regular basis. While the household slaves were not treated too badly, being sent to the mines was a death sentence in slow motion -- and the mines were the principal basis of Athenian prosperity, though people seldom mention that. Not surprisingly, during the debate about slavery in America, the abolitionists cited the Bible in opposing the enslavement of Africans -- “man stealing” carried the death penalty in scripture-- while Southern slave owners cited the Greek and Roman classics, where slavery was the basis of society, be it ever so decadent. Modern workaday Americans are undoubtedly impacted by people who bring their germs to public places and driv- ers who do not understand that snow and ice can be danger- ous. Pedestrians need to look out for cars just as motorists need to look out for pedestrians, which is not easy when the pedestrians do not use marked crossings and wear dark clothing against an asphalt background at night. I am not a fan of Charles Darwin. People do not deserve to die because they are silly. However, sensible people need their help to avoid killing them -- and ourselves. Wyckoff Route 66’s mystique continues Jay Leno prepares to interview authors Sal Santoro (center) and Wyckoff’s Bob Walton (right). Their book, ‘Route 66: The People, The Places, The Dream’ is a Jay Leno’s Book Club selection. January 29, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 19 Park Windmill 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. February children’s programs set Midland Park Memorial Library, located at 250 Godwin Avenue, has announced its February lineup of children’s programs. On Feb. 5, children from birth to age six are invited to an open play session at 11 a.m. Games, puzzles, and crafts will be available. Celebrate Mo Willems’ birthday at 11 a.m. on Feb. 11. This party is for children ages two through six and will feature activities and crafts based on Willems’ books. A Valentine’s Day craft program is set for Feb. 14. Chil- dren ages two thorough five are invited to stop by at 11 a.m. Children ages six through 12 may attend at 3:15 p.m. On Feb. 19, stop by for the 1 p.m. movie matinee. This event is open to all. A Drop-in All Day Fun Day for all ages is set for Feb. 21. Board games, puzzles, and crafts will be featured. On Feb. 26, children ages two through six are invited to a Princess Tea at 11 a.m. Guests are welcome to bring their doll or stuffed animal for this tea party at the library. Fancy clothing is optional. The event will feature princess stories, a crown-making craft, and a tea party snack. Registration is required for the Princess Tea. All programs are free. For more information, contact mipkchildren@bccls.org or call (201) 444-2390. Christmas tree collection under way The Midland Park Department of Public Works will be collecting Christmas trees at curbside on Thursdays through Jan. 30. The regular garbage carting company does not collect Christmas trees. Residents are reminded to leave their trees on the curb, but not in the street. In the event of inclement weather, the DPW will be on snow duty and will not be collecting the trees. Church hosts Out to Lunch The Midland Park United Methodist Church located at 269 Godwin Avenue will host its Out to Lunch program on Saturday, Feb. 1. (Snow date: Feb. 8.) A soup and sandwich lunch will be available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The church will accept a freewill offering and invites the community to bring a friend. For more information, call (201) 445-3787. Register for softball In-person registration for the Midland Park Softball Association 2014 Recreation League will be held on Sat- urday, Feb. 1, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Highland School gym. Deadline for registration is Feb. 15. Fees for participation are $80 per player with a maxi- mum of $140 per family. Registrations made after Feb. 15 will incur a $50 late fee. Those who sign up late are not guaranteed a roster spot. Forms are available at www.mid- landparknj.org on the recreation department page found under “Community.” Last call for Education Hall of Fame nominees The Midland Park Board of Education is seeking nomi- nees for the Education Hall of Fame. The hall was estab- lished in 2008 to recognize key contributions made by past school staff members. The Education Hall of Fame is open to all former Mid- land Park employees who have made significant contribu- tions to the improvement of the Midland Park schools in their own special ways over at least a five-year period of employment. Candidates must have been retired for at least three full years prior to their nominations. Individuals nominated should be those whose past con- tributions are still well-recalled, very evident, and much appreciated. A nomination requires the submission of at least two separate letters endorsing the person’s candidacy. The letters should focus on the ways the nominee made a special contribution to the school system during his/her time of active association with the district. Nominations should be at least one page in length, but can be longer. Nominations must be submitted by Feb. 2. There will be no more than three individuals selected for membership in the Education Hall of Fame each year. The winners will be announced at a board of education meeting in April and their pictures will be placed in the Hallway of Fame at the high school. Nominations should be sent to: Office of the Superin- tendent of Schools, 250 Prospect Street, Midland Park, NJ 07432. Warm clothes wanted The 2013 Coat & Warm Clothing Drive is in progress and will continue through the end of January 2014. The community is urged to help those in need to stay warm this winter. Donations of clean used/new coats, mittens, gloves, warm socks, etc. can be dropped off at borough hall, 280 Godwin Avenue; the library at 250 Godwin Avenue; or the DePhillips Center, 50 Dairy Street during operating hours. Press releases for this column may be sent to editorial@villadom.com. Deadline is Wednesday at noon. Emmanuel Asks... (continued from page 6) Kids and Scout troops are welcome to get involved, too! Many have held creative fundraisers for us. Consider collecting non-perishable items for our food pantry. If your company has a charitable giving program, please let us know. If you have a few hours a week to spare, consider becom- ing a volunteer or just stop by and see what ECF is all about. The Northern Regional Center is located at 174 Paterson Avenue in Midland Park. Please call (201) 612-8118 before you stop by. Because storage space is limited, please do not leave items at the center without checking with us first. For more information, visit www.emmanuelcancer.org or “like” us on Facebook: EmmanuelCancerFoundation. Page 20 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • January 29, 2014 Obituaries Paula M. DeNicola Paula M. DeNicola of Wyckoff died Jan. 18. She was 57. She served as the executive vice president of Lynch Metals in Union for the past 24 years. She is survived by her hus- band John Bello and her parents Marie and Anthony “Joe” DeNicola of Toms River. She is also survived by her brother John of Tampa, Florida, his children Gianna and Perry, and her stepdaughters Stefanie and Christina. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Asso- ciation, the American Heart Association, or the Seeing Eye Foundation. Janice Brower Draycott Janice Brower Draycott of Oakland and Wyckoff died Jan. 21. She was 88. She was a member of the Wyckoff Reformed Church, where she was a member of the choir for many years. During World War II, she was involved with the USO. She worked as an executive secretary at National Bank. In the 1970s, she worked for the research department at Nabisco. She is survived by her children Barry George Draycott, Bradley Keith Draycott, and Donna Janice Dyks- tra. She is also survived by six grandchildren and one great- grandson. Arrangements were made by Oakland Memorial Home in Oakland. Matthew P. Gallagher Jr. Matthew P. Gallagher Jr. of Wyckoff, formerly of Ridgewood, died Jan. 12. He was 85. He graduated from Seton Hall Prep and earned a degree from Seton Hall Uni- versity. He worked as a CPA. After retiring, he volunteered for activities at the Church of the Presentation in Upper Saddle River and tutored students at Saint Patrick’s School in Jersey City. He is survived by his wife Mary Louise (Shields) and his children Maureen, Christine, Matt, and Sheila. He is also survived by seven grandchildren. Memo- rial donations may be made to the Church of the Presen- tation, Attention: Soup Kitchen, 271 West Saddle River Road, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. Anthony Gusta A memorial service will be held for Anthony Gusta, for- merly of Waldwick and Midland Park, on Saturday, Feb. 1. The service will be held at noon at Waldwick Borough Hall located at 63 Franklin Turnpike. A repast will immediately follow at Waldwick Fire Company 1 at 15 East Prospect Street. Madison Stacy Amelia Holleran Madison Stacy Amelia Holleran of Allendale died Jan. 17 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was 19. She is survived by her parents James and Stacy (Sherman) Holleran and her siblings Carli Rach Bushoven and Ashley, Mackenzie, and Brendan Holleran. She is also survived by her grandparents Norman and Leola Sherman and Eileen Holleran, and her aunts Cassie Fallwell, Mary Hennessee, Sheila Banks, and Leslie Henderson. She was predeceased by her grandfather James Holleran. Arrangements were made by the Jacob A. Holle Funeral Home in Maplewood. Memorial donations may be made to American Foundation for Suicide Preven- tion, 120 Wall Street, 29 th Floor New York, NY 10005. Kittie Ker Christie Kessler Kittie Ker Christie Kessler of Haverhill, Massachusetts, formerly of Ridgewood and Closter, died Jan. 21. She was 88. After graduation from Ridgewood High School in 1943, she earned a bachelor’s degree in piano, performance, and teaching from the New York College of Music, now part of NYU. Beginning in 1972, she was the organist at the First Congregational Church in Closter for 33 years. In the 1970s, she played an Easter Mass at Saint Patrick’s Cathe- dral in New York City. Throughout her adult life, she taught piano and organ to children and adults. She is survived by her daughters Diane Kessler of Atkinson, New Hampshire, Kathy Gellis of Jupiter, Florida, and Nancy Kessler-Moore of Minneapolis, Minnesota. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and her brother Richard W. Christie of Wayne. Arrangements were made by C.C. Van Emburgh Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Memorial donations may be made to the Atkinson Congregational Church Music Fund, 101 Main Street, Atkinson, NH, 03811 or the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. Rose Irene Leskanic Rose Irene Leskanic of Laurel View Village, Davids- ville, Pennsylvania, formerly of Franklin Lakes, died Jan. 21. She was 93. She is survived by her children Daniel of Franklin Lakes, Alan of West Milford, and Laura Rin- inger of Windber, Pennsylvania. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Daniel E. Leskanic, her son Ronald J. Leskanic, and her parents Louis and Mamie (Lapinski) Marzitelli. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to Laurel View Village, We Care Fund, 2000 Cambridge Road, Davidsville, PA 15928. Marsha Manganini Marsha B. Manganini, nee Bosshard, of Oakland, for- merly of Franklin Lakes, died Jan. 16. She was 65. Before retiring in 2010, she was an elementary school teacher at the Hillside School in Allendale for 40 years. She was a lifetime member of the Franklin Lakes United Methodist Church. She is survived by her son Michael Manganini of Oakland and her brothers-in-law David Manganini and Steven Manganini and Steven’s wife Patricia. She is also survived by her cousins of Kristen and Kevin Manganini. She was predeceased by her husband Walter Manganini. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat-Vermeulen Memorial Home in Franklin Lakes. Memorial donations may be made to the Franklin Lakes United Methodist Church, 454 Pulis Avenue, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417. Eugene E. O’Connor Eugene E. O’Connor of Mahwah, formerly of Allendale, died Jan. 17. He was 73. Born and raised in New York City, he graduated from Cardinal Hayes High School and City College of New York. He spent 30 years as a top producing salesman in the textile industry and 11 years with Pearson Education in Upper Saddle River before retiring. He was a member of the Orpheus Club, the Ridgewood-based all- male choir. He is survived by his wife Ellen O’Connor and his daughters Carrie Thompson and Amanda Newchok. He is also survived by three grandchildren. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Memorial donations may be made to Villa Marie Claire, 12 West Saddle River Road, Saddle River, NJ 07458. Thomas Pepe Thomas Pepe of Midland Park, formerly of Paramus, died Jan. 22. He was 89. Before retiring, he owned Verona Sweet Shop in Newark. He was a member of the Paramus Italian American Club and a former member of Paramus Elks Lodge 2001. He volunteered with the Police Reserve of Paramus and was involved with the former Democratic Party for Paramus. He is survived by his children Robin P. Davies of Forest Hill, Maryland and Jill Gregory of Foun- tain Hills, Arizona. He is also survived by four grandchil- dren and five great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Dorothy Pepe (nee Pollock). Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Memorial Home in Paramus. Memo- rial donations may be made to the Valley Hospital Founda- tion, 223 North Van Dien Avenue, Ridgewood, New Jersey 07450. Marie Ponzillo Marie Ponzillo, nee Vassallo, of Glen Rock, formerly of Jersey City, died Jan. 18. She was 94. She was parishioner of Our Lady of Mount Carmel R.C. Church in Ridgewood. She is survived by her children Diana Corcoran of Ruther- ford, Nancy Macaluso of Middletown, and Linda Trulby of East Windsor. She is also survived by five grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Stephen. Arrange- ments were made by Feeney Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Frederick Francis Swallow Frederick Francis Swallow of Mahwah, formerly of Allendale, died Jan. 19. He was 94. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was the owner of Fred’s Barber Shop in Ramsey for over 40 years. He was a member of the Guardian Angel R.C. Church in Allendale and Veter- ans of Foreign Wars Post 682 in Ramsey, where he served as post commander and New Jersey Service Officer. He is survived by his daughters Nancy Ann Bryant of Dan- bury Connecticut and Janet Ruth Morris of Rumson. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Ruth (nee Keeney), his siblings Richard Swal- low, James Swallow, and Mary Mashinsky, and his grand- daughter Jillian Ruth Morris. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh-Sneider Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Memorial donations may be made to the Wounded War- rior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675 or the American Cancer Society, 20 Mercer Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601. January 29, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 21 Franklin Lakes Scribe Dr. Seuss celebration set Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday at Franklin Lakes Public Library on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Paul Merklein will pres- ent his comic program, “Great Big Seusses,” at 4 p.m. Merklein encourages audience participation as he draws favorite Dr. Seuss characters. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Registration will begin Feb. 5 and may be completed by phone at (201) 891-2224 or by visiting the library at 470 DeKorte Drive during regular hours. Keenan to discuss Affordable Care Act Richard Keenan, CFO of Valley Health System, will discuss the Affordable Care Act at the Franklin Lakes Republican Club’s Feb. 3 meeting. The club will meet at 7:45 p.m. in the ambulance corps building on Bender Court. As CFO of the Valley Hospital since 1974, Keenan has a unique perspective on this vital topic. He will discuss the evolving changes in the health care system based on the ACA’s impact on the operations of the medical system and the projected effects on patient health care services. A question and answer session will follow. Light refresh- ments will be served. Contact Pete Swist at (201) 337-5140 or Judi Yglesias at (201) 891-4384 for additional information and to RSVP. Learn to sing Music specialist and professional singer Teri Merliss will present a master class “Art of the Voice” on Tues- day, Feb. 25. The program will be held from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. at the Franklin Lakes Library, 470 DeKorte Drive in Franklin Lakes. Participants will learn to use their voices in song. Registration is under way at the adult reference desk. All are welcome. Library offers classes Franklin Lakes residents are invited to learn to use the Morningstar online Investment Research Center at the Franklin Lakes Public Library on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 11 a.m. Basic computer skills and a current Franklin Lakes Library card are required. Registration is under way. Call (201) 891-2224 for details. On Feb. 11, learn to use the library catalog at BCCLS 1001 at 11 a.m. Attendees will receive information on searching for books, DVDs, CDs, and e-books; how to make a request; and how to mange a library account. Reg- istration is required; call (201) 891-2224 for details. The library is located at 470 DeKorte Drive. ESL group to meet The Franklin Lakes Public Library at 470 DeKorte Drive will host a free eight-week ESL (English as a Second Language) Conversation Group beginning Feb. 27. The program, facilitated by former ESL teacher Jac- queline Basralian, will meet from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and is Choral to perform (continued from page 4) Lakes. She is the founder and executive director of the New York Opera Society. Cho holds a bachelor of music in opera performance and a BA in English literature and culture with distinction from Northwestern University. She also has a piano performance certificate from the Trinity Music College of London. Since completing her studies, she has received numerous awards for her work in music, including major grants from the Lilly Founda- tion, the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Argosy Foundation Center for Contemporary Music. As a soloist, Cho has performed extensively in Germany, France, Sweden, Italy, and the United States. Since 2005, Cho has transformed the New York Opera Society, a small start-up company, into a flourishing organization. The New York Opera Society supports the development of highly talented professional artists’ careers through the identification, funding, and produc- tion of premiere performance opportunities and expands audiences for the traditional and contemporary operatic repertoire. NYOS annually tours a new production of an open to beginning and higher level speakers. Registration may be completed at the adult reference desk or by calling (201) 891-2224. Class size is limited, and early registration is encouraged. Non-residents will be put on the waiting list and contacted if space is available. Board of education to meet The Franklin Lakes Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 28. The session will be held at 8 p.m. in the Franklin Lakes Middle School located at 755 Franklin Avenue. The public is invited. We welcome press releases from our readers. Items may be sent to editorial@villadom.com. Deadline is Wednes- day at noon the week prior to publication. extant work abroad, features a contemporary opera or new commission in the United States, hosts a salon series and an international artist-in-residence program, supports outreach in underserved communities, and runs a training program called Les Jeunes Solistes. Tiranno is a graduate of SUNY Fedonia’s School of Music and holds a master’s in vocal performance from West Virginia University. He is a past winner of the Doro- thy Strayer-Premier Music Award and the Pittsburgh Con- cert Society Major Audition. Tiranno has sung versatile roles throughout the United States and in Canada with performances spanning the Baroque, classical, verismo, and contemporary genres. Upcoming 2014 performances include Mozart’s “Requiem” (Sacred Music in a Sacred Space), Bach’s “Saint John Passion” (at the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine in New York City), and Handel’s “Messiah” with the Saint Andrew Chorale. Tiranno resides in New York City. Tickets will be available at the door for $20 on the day of the performance. The Unitarian Society is located at 113 Cottage Place in Ridgewood. The doors will open at 2:45 p.m. for the special auction, and the concert will begin at 3:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Proceeds from the event will benefit the music award scholarship. For more information, visit www.ridgewoodchoral.org. Page 22 THE VILLADOM TIMES I & III • January 29, 2014 Joaquin Phoenix stars in odd romantic comedy by Dennis Seuling “Her” is an odd romantic comedy set in Los Angeles in the near future. Theodore (Joaquin Phoenix) works for a company called beautifulhandwrittenletters.com composing intimate letters and notes of love, desire, loss, and other heartfelt emotions for people who are too busy to express their thoughts themselves. Ironically, no hand ever touches a pen. The letters are composed on the computer in script. Though he is very good at pouring out Hallmark card- style expressions at work, Theodore has trouble with his own relationships. His wife, Catherine (Rooney Mara), has left him and Theodore is pretty much alone until he buys a new operating system for his computer with built- in artificial intelligence: a disembodied voice (Scarlett Johansson) called Samantha. Samantha initially helps organize Theodore’s online files and reminds him of appointments, but soon picks up emotions in Theodore’s voice and senses his moods. Turning into a sort of in-home therapist, she begins to have conversations with him. She offers opinions, asks questions, and takes a personal interest in Theodore. Director Spike Jonze has combined romantic comedy/ drama with science fiction to come up with one of the most original and strangest movies in a long time. Visu- ally, he provides an ultra-modern Los Angeles (Shanghai stands in for L.A.) where people walk around with their heads buried in portable tech devices -- an apt metaphor for a detached society. Phoenix is an interesting choice as the lead. Were he an A-list star, he might have trouble selling his character. Audiences know his face from his body of work, but he comes off as one of the crowd -- a guy who does his job each day, then has to face an evening with little to do and no one with whom to share his life. Because his life is devoid of any real relationship, he bonds with Samantha, surprised at her ability to learn quickly, access informa- tion in milliseconds, and display a sense of humor. Theo- dore becomes so obsessed with Samantha that he carries a small camera so she can see moment to moment what he is doing. In this future, a simple earpiece is all it takes to get online, so Samantha is there whenever he wants her. Phoenix plays the reclusive Theodore with just the right amount of awkwardness, so viewers understand when he opens up to Samantha. Once the film’s setting is established and viewers see Theodore’s sad life, it’s easy to accept that he responds to Samantha’s human-like qualities. He is in a “relation- ship” without the responsibilities a human-to-human bond entails. Samantha is there at his convenience and for his convenience. He likes this arrangement and the relationship develops in odd ways. Johansson does an amazing job with only a vocal performance, and listening to her throaty, warm voice, one can see why Theodore regards Samantha as more than a mere operating system. Her delicate performance makes believable the intimacy of the relationship that develops. Amy Adams appears as Amy, Theodore’s neighbor. They meet in the elevator on the way to or from work and exchange pleasantries. This is the only real human- to-human relationship Theodore has. Eventually, the two become arm’s-length confidantes and discuss their lives with cool objectivity. Only when a crisis arises do they connect in more than a superficial manner. Science fiction movies often underplay ideas in favor of special effects. In “Her,” director Jonze makes his Los Angeles look just different enough that one accepts it as the future. He avoids gadgetry, even though the premise of the movie relies on technology. His theme of human detachment is what keeps the audience involved. Once Joaquin Phoenix plays Theodore, a man who has difficulty making human connections, in ‘Her.’ the story kicks in, viewers become immersed in its quirkiness and unpredictability. Rated R, “Her” is an audacious, brave romantic comedy that defies whatever one might think a movie romance should be. Jonze points his lens at human frailty, the need for connection, and one’s desperation to achieve it. Not since HAL stole the film in “2001: A Space Odyssey” has a computer been a full-fledged character with a vocal performance so perfect, so mem- orable, and ultimately so unsettling. January 29, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I & III • Page 23 Grumpy senior highlighted in hidden camera gags by Dennis Seiling “Jackass Presents Bad Grampa” (Para- mount) is the latest incarnation of the hidden camera comedy with R-rated sensibil- ity. Eighty-plus-year-old Irving Zisman (a heavily made up Johnny Knoxville), is on a journey across America with his eight-year- old grandson, Billy (Jackson Nicoll). Along the way, Irving shows a dark, often very funny side of child rearing as he introduces Billy to unsavory types and goes out of his way to intrude on ordinary people with his cantankerous, obnoxious ways. The point, of course, is to register the reactions of real, unsuspecting folks who are appalled by old Gramps’ unsavory activities with innocent little Billy in tow. Knoxville is virtually unrecognizable under tons of makeup, and that is the point. Because of his supposed age, old Irv gets away with a lot as he pushes the ever-expand- ing envelope of propriety. The results of the setups vary. Sometimes an elaborate stunt, like a coin-operated pony that propels Irv through a plate glass window, doesn’t get the intended guffaw. The movie is at its best when Knoxville is improvising Irv’s impa- tience or lack of decency. Two highlights are Irv out-stripping male strippers at a club and Billy in drag with Shirley Temple curls as a contestant in a “Miss Cutie Pageant,” much to the shock and dismay of mothers and fellow competitors. Bonuses on the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack include deleted scenes, alternate real- life reactions (some as good as or better than those in the film), and behind-the- scenes antics. “The Nicholas Sparks Limited Edition DVD Collection” (Warner Home Video) is a five-disc box set containing seven films based on the best-selling author’s novels, including “Safe Haven” (Juli- anne Hough, Josh Duhamel), “The Lucky One” (Zac Efron, Taylor Schilling), “Dear John” (Channing Tatum, Amanda Sey- fried), “Nights in Rodanthe” (Richard Gere, Diane Lane), “A Walk to Remember” (Shane West, Mandy Moore), “Message in a Bottle” (Kevin Costner, Robin Wright), and “The Notebook” (Rachel McAdams, Ryan Gosling). Sparks is one of the most popular of contemporary storytellers. All 17 of his novels have been New York Times best-sellers, published in more than 50 lan- Johnny Knoxville and Jackson Nicoll share an unorthodox road trip. guages. Special features are generous and include deleted scenes, alternate endings, outtakes, actor biographies, interviews with cast and crew, audio commentaries, a music video, screen tests, special effects scenes, making-of featurettes, and a postcard set with images from each film and a letter from Sparks. “Plus One” (MPI Home Video) is a thriller about three college buddies who head out for the biggest party of the year, each seeking something different: sex, love, or a simple human connection. When a mysterious electrical surge disrupts the proceedings and has a cloning effect on the partygoers, causing them to wonder what caused the phenomenon and how it can be stopped, the party descends into bloody chaos. The three friends must struggle to (continued on Crossword page) Page 24 THE VILLADOM TIMES I & III • January 29, 2014 DVD releases (continued from Restaurant page) keep both their relationships and themselves alive. In this teen sex comedy meets sci-fi mayhem flick, there is a half-hearted attempt to distinguish the central characters from one another, but they nonetheless come off as generic horror movie ingredients, on hand merely to succumb to the escalating bloodshed. The idea of bodies stolen or possessed by alien forces is not new. Don Siegel initiated a long line of sci-fi thrillers on this theme in 1957 with “Invasion of the Body Snatchers.” In “Plus One,” director Dennis Iliadis (“The Last House on the Left” remake) tweaks the theme enough to make for a suspenseful picture, and manages to get effective perfor- mances from his young cast. DVD extras include an inter- view with the director, poster gallery, cast auditions, and trailers. “The Fifth Estate” (Touchstone) tells the story of Julian Assange (Benedict Cumberbatch), who created the website WikiLeaks, dedicated to publishing the unedited, unadul- terated truth, and examines the morality of publishing sen- sitive documents. Unhappy with the failure of the world’s mainstream media to use their resources to delve, question, and probe into abuses of big government and big busi- ness, Assange sets up the WikiLeaks website and guaran- tees whistleblowers’ anonymity. The plan works, much to the embarrassment of some of the world’s most powerful people. WikiLeaks knows no borders. Its reach is world- wide. Cumberbatch captures Assange’s physical appearance but fails to breathe life into his characterization. There is a half-hearted attempt to reveal some of Assage’s early life, but viewers never get a handle on who this guy is. Structur- ally, “The Fifth Estate” is a mess. Director Bill Condon’s attempt to create an immediate, tense style through quick cutting and superimpositions of newspaper headlines becomes irritating once it becomes clear that he is piling on one event after another without dramatic payoff. One never fully understands Assange’s dedication: Is it entirely selfless or motivated by the celebrity he acquires? “The Fifth Estate” never comes to life. It is strictly TV-movie caliber. The Blu-ray/DVD combo pack contains three rou- tine behind-the-scenes featurettes. “Terraferma” (Cohen Media Group) is an Italian-French co-production set on a small Italian island that has become an unintended destination for African refugees. Filippo (Filippo Pucillo), a 20-year-old islander who has lost his fisherman father to the sea, continues the family tradition of fishing for a living with his fragile grandfather Ernesto (Mimmo Cuticchio) on their small boat off their tiny island near Sicily. Filippo’s uncle Nino (Giuseppe Fiorello) pres- sures his nephew and father to junk the boat. Nino wants his 70-year-old father to retire and his nephew to offer boat tours for the increasing number of travelers visiting the island. 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January 29, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 27 Wyckoff Wanderings Seminar available Cornerstone Christian Church will host “The Emotion- ally Healthy Woman” with national speaker Geri Scazzero on March 1. Based on her national best-selling book, “Emotionally Healthy Woman: Eight Things You Have to Quit to Change Your Life” (Zondervan, 2013), Scazzero integrates practi- cal skills to help women work out a relationship of integ- rity with God, themselves, and others. The program will be held at 8:30 a.m. at the church, 495 Wyckoff Avenue in Wyckoff. Tickets are $20 when purchased before Feb. 1 and $25 thereafter. To register, visit www.cornerstonenj.org. Hymn Sing, supper set Wyckoff Reformed Church invites the public to its “Lift up Your Hearts Hymn Sing” on Saturday, Feb. 1. At 4 p.m., Dr. Martin Tel, professor at Princeton Theo- logical Seminary, will present a workshop on the Christian Reformed Church’s ﬁrst hymnal in more than 20 years. The hymnal will debut on Feb. 2. After Dr. Tel’s discussion, a pick up choir will sing some hymns at 5:30 p.m. A Potluck Soup Supper will follow. The Hymn Sing will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the church sanctuary. To RSVP for the supper, call (201) 891-1782. All are invited. Spend Monday at the movies The Wyckoff Public Library, located at 200 Woodland Avenue, presents free screenings of movies on Mondays at 2 p.m. “Calendar Girls” will be presented on Feb. 3. A local women’s group turns heads and creates a media storm by posing nude for a fundraising calendar to benefit a nearby hospital. The film stars Helen Mirren and Julie Walters. The movie is rated PG-13 and is 108 minutes long. On Feb. 10, see “Lincoln” with Daniel Day Lewis, Sally Field, and David Strathairn. As the Civil War rages, Amer- ica’s 16th president struggles with continuing carnage on the battlefield as he fights with many inside his own cabi- net on the decision to emancipate the slaves. The film is rated PG-13 and is 150 minutes long. There will be a screening of “42” on Feb. 24. Starring Chadwick Boseman, T.R. Knight, and Harrison Ford, “42” is the story of Jackie Robinson and his history-making Shawnee Drive (continued from page 5) blocks are impervious, but that the quarter inch space between the pavers renders the driveway pervious, and he has not backed away from that opinion, Pullaro said, while Boswell’s contradiction of that opinion is not all contained in one document. “I don’t believe it’s pervious coverage,” Pullaro said, “but Bowell’s position is not all in one concise place, and that’s my concern. I’d be happy if there was a report (from Boswell).” Boswell, however, read the opinion of Hormoz Paswash, an expert from Boswell McClave Engineering, who also has a Ph.D. in hydrology. In that conclusion, which Boswell said was reached after reviewing Sheta’s report and is in direct contradiction to Sheta’s testimony, Paswash stated, “Neither the openings nor the sub-stone base is capable of infiltrating such a rainfall and the pavement cannot be accepted as a pervious surface. Therefore, it must be recon- structed completely in accordance with the design stan- dards, or removed.” Boswell also told the board that photos have been sub- mitted to the board showing the “ponding” of rain water on the driveway and running off the driveway, which is in direct opposition to Sheta’s testimony. Councilman Charles Kahwaty expressed the opinion that Sheta’s testimony was not credible. Bivona said Sheta’s argument that, while water cannot seep through the pavers, it seeps through the spaces between the pavers, which makes the driveway pervious, is “a ridiculous argument” because, if it were true, it would be possible to cover the whole property with paver blocks. signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers under the guidance of team executive Branch Rickey. The movie is rated PG-13 and runs for 128 minutes. Register for preschool program The Wyckoff School District is accepting applications for its 2014-15 general education integrated preschool pro- gram for typically developing three- and four-year-old stu- dents. The program is presented by experienced classroom teachers certified by the New Jersey Department of Educa- tion in early childhood and those certified to teach students with disabilities. The program will utilize the curriculum approved by the New Jersey Department of Education and instructional aides will be provided for each class. The program meets five half-days per week at Sicomac School, 356 Sicomac Avenue, and follows the Wyckoff School District calendar. The annual tuition is $3,475. Ses- sions meet from 8:40 to 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 to 3:20 p.m. Applications are available in the offices of the Wyckoff Elementary Schools, the special services office at Sicomac School, or at www.wyckoffps.orghttp://www.wyckoffps. org. For more information, call (201) 848-5690. Don Everett Smith to speak The Woman’s Club of Wyckoff will welcome 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. Spring sports programs available The Wyckoff Recreation Department will hold registra- tion for its spring T-ball, baseball, and softball programs in the Eisenhower School cafeteria on Calvin Court. Register Feb. 8 from 9 to 11 a.m. or Feb. 11 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The T-ball program is open to boys and girls in kinder- garten. A modified baseball/softball program where the coach pitches is available for boys and girls in first grade. Kin- dergarten T-ball will begin April 26. First grade girls will begin April 22, and first grade boys will start April 24. The fee for kindergarten and first grade players is $60. Baseball is available for boys in grades two through eight and softball is offered to girls in grades two through eight. Boys in grades four through eight who play recre- ation baseball will be using wooden bats. The spring base- ball/softball season will begin with practices in late March. A Pitch, Hit, & Run competition for children in grades one through eight will be held April 19, and games for players in grades two through eight will begin April 21. The fee for players in grades two through eight is $80. Boys and girls in grade eight and above may also reg- ister at the above times for recreation baseball and softball umpiring. Registration for the umpiring program may also be completed by e-mailing wyckoffrec@optonline.net. All coaches are now required to have a background check completed by the township’s vendor. Background checks are good for two years. Anyone who has not had a background check may have one at Eisenhower School during registration on Feb. 11 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Back- ground checks require a photocopy of the coach’s Rutgers Safety Certification card and a driver’s license. The Rutgers course will be offered on March 13 at the Wyckoff Library, 200 Woodland Avenue, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Coaches are only required to take the course once. To register for the course, e-mail wyckoffrec@optonline.net. Registration payment may be made with cash or checks made out to Wyckoff Recreation. Credit cards are not accepted. For more information, contact the recreation office 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays, or call (201) 891-3350. YMCA sets events The Wyckoff Family YMCA will host several special events and programs at its 691 Wyckoff Avenue facility. John Carlin and the Kids Music Underground, one of New York City’s hottest bands for the age seven and under set, will perform Sunday, Feb. 9 at 1 p.m. Tickets to the children’s musical show are $12 and are available at wyck- offymca.org or at the Y’s front desk. On Feb. 12, come to the Y for a Family Sweetheart Dance. The event will feature DJ entertainment, food, fun, and face painting from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The cost is $20 per family and pre-registration required. Call (201) 891-2081 to register. Event to benefit scholarships The Wyckoff Family YMCA’s 19 th Annual Ladies Night Out is set for March 6 at 6:30 p.m. at Seasons in Washing- ton Township. This year, the event will feature fashions by Athleta, music, dancing, a photo booth, and a basket fund- raiser. Tickets are $60 and include hors d’oeuvres, dinner, beer, wine, dessert, and coffee. Proceeds will benefit the Y’s scholarship fund. To purchase tickets, call Nancy Addis at (201) 891-2081 or e-mail nancya@wyckoffymca.org. Press releases for this column may be sent to editorial@villadom.com. Deadline is Wednesday at noon. Page 28 THE VILLADOM TIMES I & III • January 29, 2014 �� TABLEGATE �� GAME �� HOME? ��