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Box 96, Midland Park, NJ 07432-0096 Total Window & Wall Fashions 9 Kim/Janine HalliganElecFrontPage(2-26-14) rev2 Page 2 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • July 30, 2014 Villadom Happenings Breakers Swim Team holds tryouts Tryouts for the Ridgewood YMCA Breakers competi- tive swim team will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 4 and Wednesday, Aug. 6 at the Ridgewood YMCA at 112 Oak Street in Ridgewood. Tryouts are open to all swimmers ages six and up. Registration will take place from 4 to 4:30 p.m. The Breakers Swim Team encompasses all ability levels, providing youths the opportunity to acquire the skills, self-discipline, confidence, and physical condition- ing to become the best swimmers they can be. Instruction, training, and competition are provided as swimmers learn to improve their skills and to value teamwork and sports- manship. Additional tryouts will take place in early September. A full schedule of Breakers Tryouts is available at www. ridgewoodymca.org/tryouts. For additional information, contact Bud Rim- bault at (201) 444-5600, extension 319 or e-mail brimbault@ridgewoodymca.org. Barclays ticket sales benefit CHCC Christian Health Care Center in Wyckoff will be selling tickets to The Barclays, which will be held from Aug. 19 through 24 at the Ridgewood Country Club in Paramus. CHCC has weekly grounds tickets available for $125, which include an individual ticket to each day of the tournament, two practice rounds on Tuesday and Wednesday, and the four competitive rounds Thursday through Sunday. There is no ticket service fee when tickets are purchased directly through CHCC. Tickets are provided by the Tick- ets Fore Charity program sponsored by the PGA Tour, and 75 percent of the ticket price is donated by the PGA Tour to CHCC. The fun will continue with the Rock Barclays Golf Rockin’ Backyard Concert on Friday, Aug. 22, when Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes perform. The Irish Rovers will be on stage on Saturday, Aug. 23. The 30- minute concerts will begin at approximately 6:30 p.m. at a fan area just off the 17th fairway. Concerts will be open to all ticketholders Friday and Saturday. In addition, The Barclays announced the launch of its first Rock Barclays Golf Competition. Bands from New Jersey and New York have the opportunity to submit a video and/or audio recording of an original song, and two winners will be selected to open for Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes or The Irish Rovers, and win $3,000 (per band) and a VIP experience to The Barclays. Fans are encouraged to like, comment, and share their votes to pro- mote their favorites using #RockBarclaysGolf. The win- ning bands will be announced on or before Aug. 10. For more information, or to purchase tickets, contact Darcy Bickert at (201) 848-5796 or dbickert@chccnj.org. Half-marathon & 5K benefit planned The Wyckoff Family YMCA and the Franklin Lakes Mayor’s Wellness Campaign will hold the Second Annual Franklin Lakes Scenic Half-Marathon & 5K on Sept. 28. Both routes will wind throughout Franklin Lakes begin- ning and ending at the municipal complex on DeKorte Drive. Proceeds from the race will benefit the Franklin Lakes Mayor’s Wellness Campaign and the Wyckoff Y’s Pietro Maugeri Fund, which helps families navigate and cope with the financial challenges of critical illness and injury. For registration and sponsorship information, visit www. wyckoffymca.org. YWCA Member Team Challenge set YWCA Bergen County will host a YWCA Member Team Challenge on Saturday, Aug. 16. Teens and adults at various fitness levels are invited to participate in teams of four. From 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., teams will compete in a fun run, swim, obstacle course, and “YWinner” dig at Darlington County Park at 600 Darlington Avenue in Mahwah. Creative challenges encourage friendly competi- tion, team building, and lots of memories, all while raising money for YWCA programs. Race details include a swim challenge in which two team members swim across 150 yards of Darlington’s Lower Lake; a run challenge of two miles for each team member through Darlington County Park; an obstacle chal- New JerseyState Fair introduces Circus Hollywood, weekly giveaways This year’s New Jersey State Fair/Sussex County Farm and Horse Show will bring entertaining ani- mals, daring performers, silly clowns, and three new carnival rides, including the Air Race, which will be making its national debut at the fair. lenge with a string crawl, tire run, bean bag toss, and water challenge; and the “YWinner Dig” for buried prizes on the beach. One team member must have a current YWCA mem- bership. The entry fee is $110 per team. Registration is required. Visit http://ywcateamchallenge.eventbrite.com. Teams are invited to fundraise for the YWCA by creating a team page at www.stayclassy.org/ywcachallenge. Funds raised will support YWCA Bergen County pro- grams and services. The rain date for this event will be Aug. 17. For more information, contact Alysse at (201) 444- 5600, extension 349 or afoudy@ywcabergencounty.org. Salt Water Anglers sponsor tournament The Saltwater Anglers of Bergen County will host its Third Annual Fluke Tournament on Aug. 9. The event will feature $6,000 in prizes. The three weigh-in stations will include Twin Lights Marina, Highlands; Fisherman’s Den, Belmar; and Clarks Landing, Point Pleasant. The prize for first place is $4,000, the second place prize is $1,500, and the third place prize is $500. The entry fee is $100. For more information, visit www. swabc.org or call Mark Capalbo at (201) 313-6576. Show announced; artists soughts The Friends of the Louis Bay 2nd Library in Hawthorne will host the organization’s 28th Annual Art Show & Sale on Sept. 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event will be held at the library at 345 Lafayette Avenue in Hawthorne. The show is free to the public and features the work of area artists and craftspeople, live music, and the sale of baked treats. In the event of rain, the show will be held in the library’s William A. Monaghan Gallery. Area artists are invited to participate. All themes are welcome. This year’s categories for judging are: acrylic, original craft, digital, drawing, giclee, jewelry, mixed media, oil, pastel, photography, print, sculpture, and water- color. There is a $20 entrance fee per artist. Children age 12 and under may enter for free. Artists may display multiple works for sale or show, but only one artwork per artist may be submitted for judging. (continued on page 26) The annual event will run from Friday, Aug.1 through Saturday, Aug. 9, from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m., and Sunday, Aug. 10, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Excit- ing events are scheduled all day, every day. The circus is free of charge with fair admission. The fair’s Circus Hollywood combines traditional circus elements with the glitz and glamour of Holly- wood. The circus will present a wide variety of trained animals, all of which perform tricks that are sure to amaze the whole family. In addition to the wildlife, highly skilled human performers will also grace the circus, including trapeze artists, aerial performers, and clowns. For the thrill-seekers, there will be the Globe of Death -- a cage ball with a professional motorcycle driver racing inside. The state fair will also include various attractions, including a horse show set for the main ring on open- ing day, Aug. 1. Redneck Wrestling will debut in the agricultural area. Highlights of the 10-day event will also include a carnival, entertainment, petting zoos, Polish Night, Flower & Garden Expo, 4-H Model Horse Show, Parade of Tractors, oxen demo, milking parlor, farmers market, Christmas tree exhibit, small animal barn, food, a landscape garden competition, and more. For those who follow the fair on Facebook, there will be opportunities to win free tickets. Each week leading up to the event, a free pair of tickets will be given away to someone whose “likes” the page. Tickets may be purchased at the fairgrounds, located at 37 Plains Road in Augusta, Sussex County. For more information, call (973) 948-5500, e-mail thefair@njstatefair.org, or visit www.njstatefair.org. New this year is the free mobile app available from iTunes or Google. July 30, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 3 Franklin Lakes Borough releases performance data to the public by Frank J. McMahon The Borough of Franklin Lakes recently unveiled a new feature on its website known as the “Performance Dashboard,” which shows the performance of certain bor- ough departments over a period of time. The public can currently view key performance mea- sures over a period of several years in the police depart- ment, construction department, and municipal court. Additional departments will be added in the near future. For instance, the public is now able to see the number of service calls made and traffic summonses issued by the police department, and the total number of crimes com- mitted in the borough. The public can also see the number of permits issued, the number of inspections completed, and the total fees collected by the construction depart- ment. Interested individuals can also see the total amount of money collected, the number of summonses issued, and the number of driving while intoxicated cases adjudicated in the municipal court. “One of our goals is to be as transparent as possible with our residents,” said Franklin Lakes Borough Admin- istrator Gregory C. Hart. “The performance dashboard allows us to easily publish information on how and what our departments are doing, and making this information publicly available goes a long way toward helping our citi- zens understand how we manage the borough and how we provide services.” Hart explained that the performance dashboard pro- vides historical information that allows the mayor and council, department heads, and the public to see trends in the performance of these departments and assess the overall needs and inner workings of the borough. He said this information gives citizens insights into the strategic direction in which the borough is heading, how their tax dollars are being spent, and where improvements can be made and efficiencies identified. Franklin Lakes Mayor Frank Bivona added, “Tracking departmental performance is essential to effective man- agement. From the data that we are now tracking within our performance management system, we are able to develop efficiencies which bring us closer to our perfor- mance goals.” According to the performance dashboard, the mission of the Franklin Lakes Police Department is to provide exemplary police service and the highest quality of assis- tance and protection to the citizens of Franklin Lakes and visitors in order to maintain a safe environment and pre- serve the quality of life in the borough. The number of service calls, identified as schools security checks, vacant home checks, and motor vehicle enforcement which is conducted as an intentional effort on the part of the department, rose from 14,186 in 2008 and dropped to 13,317 in 2011 and then rose to 16,132 in 2013. The number of traffic summonses during that same period of time decreased from 4,032 to 2,543 in 2012 and then rose to 3,605 in 2013. The total number of crimes committed in the borough ranged from 165 in 2008 to 89 in 2013. The performance dashboard points out that “criminal activity in New Jersey has generally taken a downward trend over recent years, and Franklin Lakes is no excep- tion.” However, it explains that this decrease is also attrib- utable to the department’s aggressive patrols and traffic enforcement, producing a high public visibility of police presence, and the borough’s encouragement of the resi- dents to be watchful neighbors. The performance dashboard points out that the con- struction department is dedicated to providing for the health, safety, and welfare of the residents and visitors by ensuring the soundness and habitability of the bor- ough’s residential, commercial, and industrial properties under the provisions of the Uniform Construction Code, as adopted by the State of New Jersey, and ordinances adopted by the borough council. According to the performance dashboard, the number of construction permits issued by the department rose from about 747 in 2010 to 1,013 in 2013, inspections rose from about 3,493 in 2010 to 4,735 in 2013, and the total permit fees for the period of 2010 to 2013 ranged from $335,310 in 2010 to $437,808 in 2013. The municipal court is constitutionally entrusted with the fair and just resolution of disputes in order to preserve the rule of law and to protect the rights and liberties guar- anteed by the U.S. Constitution and the law of the United States, the State of New Jersey, and the Borough of Frank- lin Lakes. While maintaining the court’s integrity and independence, its mission is to provide quality customer service, ensuring equal justice to all who come in contact with the municipal court. The number of DWI cases heard was 37 in 2009 rising to 51 in 2010 and decreasing to 27 in 2013. Traffic viola- tion cases heard ranged from 4,598 in 2009 down to 2,698 in 2012 and up to 3,743 in 2013. The money collected by the municipal court amounted to $458,285 in 2009 dropping to $310,426 in 2012 and rising to $403,494 in 2013 and of those amounts the bor- ough was able to keep $202,165 in 2009, $142,644 in 2012, and $193,949 in 2013. Page 4 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • July 30, 2014 FLOW Area School board adopts goals for 2014-15 academic year by Frank J. McMahon The Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School Board of Education has adopted specific goals for the board and the district in general to meet during the 2014- 15 school year. The action was taken at the final public meeting of the regional high school board for the 2013-14 school year, and was approved without comment from the board or the members of the public who attended the meeting. The school board and the district’s administration began discussing the development of goals for the 2014- 15 school year in April. Those ongoing discussions resulted in the goals that have been set for the school board and the district. Goals set for the school board include improving communication to parents and students by continuing to implement the paperless environment to improve the board’s communications and facilitate the manage- ment of personnel attendance by increasing the use of electronic tools. In addition, the board will review the recently completed traffic study and determine which options are appropriate for follow up, and enhance the board’s collaboration and efficiency by participation in board member professional development, based upon individual needs, and according to the New Jersey School Boards Association. District goals involve Harassment Intimidation and Bullying Proactive Measures, the engagement of students in the 1:1 laptop program, and Common Core/PARCC student achievement. Specifically, the Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School District will work to improve the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights assessment score by 10 points through staff instruction and training, student instruction on HIB, and related skills and additional HIB programs and initiatives. The approved goals further note that use of laptops in the classroom will increase the level of student engagement in the learning process. Eighty percent of teachers will improve instructional practice placement on the rubric in the area of “levels of technol- ogy integration into the curriculum” and/or “characteris- tics of the student learning environment” by one level as measured on the Technology Integration Matrix. In addi- tion, students will increase their depth of understanding and ability to apply and synthesize informational text during the 2014-15 school year through increased prac- tice of 10 percent across all disciplines. In mathematics, students will increase their understanding of multi-step problems that require reasoning and analytical thinking through the use of constructed and extended responses. Barclays ticket sales support the Y Golf fans may purchase tickets for The Barclays and support the Wyckoff Y at the same time. The tourna- ment, which is part of the PGA Tour, will be played Aug. 19 through 24 at the Ridgewood Country Club in Para- mus. Adam Scott, Justin Rose, Tiger Woods, and Gary Woodland are all scheduled to play. One-day tickets are $65 and Weekly Grounds tick- ets are $125. The Y will receive 75 percent of the net proceeds of tickets purchased at www.buytfc.com when the purchaser chooses the Wyckoff Y as their charity of choice. For more information, call Ellen Gifford at the Y at (201) 891-2081, extension 150. July 30, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 5 FLOW Area Science supervisor named new curriculum director by Frank J. McMahon Daniel W. Sutherland, the science supervisor and director of the Science, Medicine, and Research University Pro- gram at Indian Hills High School, has been named the Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School District’s director of curricu- lum, instruction, and articulation. Sutherland has bachelor’s degrees in chemistry and education from Kutztown University in Pennsylvania and a master’s in educational technology from Ramapo College in Mahwah. He also attended a supervisory certification program at Ramapo College and received an Ed.S. in educational leadership, management, and policy from Seton Hall University in South Orange. He also has a supervision certifica- tion from the State of New Jersey and an instructional certification as a teacher of physical science. In addition, he has pro- fessional affiliations with the Association for Supervision and Association Develop- ment, the New Jersey Educational Com- puting Cooperative, and the New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association. Previously, he was the 1:1 Program coordinator for the district, science super- visor and director of the University Pro- gram of Science, Medicine, and Research at Indian Hills High School, the director of curriculum for the Sparta Township Public School System, and an adjunct professor at Centenary College and at Ramapo Col- lege. He was also the educational technol- ogy coordinator for the Sparta schools, a teacher of physical science at Ramapo High School, and a teacher of physical sci- August art programs set The Franklin Lakes Public Library will host a variety of art programs for children during the month of August. Programs are open to Franklin Lakes residents. Regis- tration is required and may be completed by calling (201) 891-2224 or visiting the library at 470 DeKorte Drive, during reg- ular hours. Franklin Lakes children who will be entering grades two through five are invited to attend “Art Kids Academy” on Thursday, Aug. 7 at 2 p.m. Participants will use oil pastels to create a collage of their very own solar system. Registration is under way. On Aug. 12, children in grades one through four may make Crafts around the Campfire at 2 p.m. while listening to summer stories. Junior chefs are invited to Cooking Fresh with Chef Andrea on Aug. 13. All materials will be supplied. Children in grades two through four are invited to create fresh, simple, tasty snacks from 2 to 3 p.m. Students in grades five and up may attend from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. ence at the Midland Park High School. The director of curriculum, instruc- tion, and articulation position was posted on May 30 with the goal of hiring a new curriculum director by July 1. Suther- land replaces Beverly MacKay, who was appointed as the school district’s superin- tendent as of July 1. His term will extend from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015, during which time he will receive an annual salary of $153,000. In May, Ernest Palestis, the interim superintendent at the time, announced a new job description for the school dis- trict’s “director of curriculum, instruction, and articulation,” which is a new title. Pal- estis explained that the new job descrip- tion will include the oversight of various district supervisors and the new respon- sibility will tie together the district’s cen- tral office with the administrators in both school buildings in the same way. The new curriculum director will report to, and be evaluated by, the superintendent of schools. The primary function of the new curriculum director will be to work with administrators, teachers, parents, and community-school groups in the high school and elementary districts, cooperat- ing with all superintendents, principals, supervisors, and faculty members to artic- ulate the high school curriculum and sup- porting staff development programs on a K-12 basis. The new curriculum direc- tor will also manage and articulate all assigned regional district, state, and fed- eral programs and plans. The term of employment for the new director of curriculum, instruction, and articulation will be 12 months a year, in accordance with contractual arrange- ments recommended by the superinten- dent and approved by the regional board of education. Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • July 30, 2014 Business It’s time for a financial tune up Canine cast Princess the Pomeranian has been cast in the new Starz series ‘Flesh and Bone.’ Princess, who is the pet of trainer Heidi Wise of Coddled Creatures, is due to appear in six episodes. The new TV show was created by ‘Breaking Bad’ producer Moira Walley-Beckett and is due to air in 2015. Many people began 2014 by making smart resolutions to get their finances in order. Now that more than half of the year is over, it is a good time for a progress assessment. The New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants sug- gests the following tips for evaluating financial situations and making any necessary corrections. Do away with debt. The average U.S. household credit card debt is just over $7,000, according to a Federal Reserve analysis. That is a sobering figure, especially when one considers the amount of interest households must pay each month on their outstanding balances. Those who have not succeeded at lowering their credit card balances and other debt so far this year should consider moving this goal to the top of their agenda. Those who only pay the minimum balance should make the largest payments they can to erase the balance sooner and free themselves from costly monthly interest charges. Make sure to target the account with the highest interest first. Here is some added incen- tive: Lowering outstanding debt can help raise one’s credit score, which may reduce the interest rate charged on future borrowings. Think about the future. Saving for retirement is a common consumer goal, but it is also one that is easy to put off. Do not wait until it is too late. The earlier one begins saving for the future, the more that money can grow over time. Many employers help out by offering auto- matic retirement savings plans that deduct an amount the employee determines from each paycheck. If an employer also matches the employee’s contributions, make it a high priority to set aside as much as possible to take advantage of the full match. Not taking advantage of this perk is liter- ally leaving retirement money on the table. Get back on budget. It is not too late to get back on track this year. A budget should track how much one earns and how that money is spent. Making a budget is easy and pro- vides valuable information on how those hard-earned dol- lars are being used. Those who are surprised at how much they spend on takeout, entertainment, or some other cat- egory may want to curtail spending in that area. A budget should also include a set amount for savings. Even if it is only a small amount at first, it is smart to work on building an emergency fund or a nest egg for a future home pur- chase or other long-term goal. Update or create a will. Speaking of emergencies, a mid- year financial review is a good time to update or create a will. Those who have children will want to name an execu- tor and a preferred guardian who can ensure the children’s (continued on page 27) ASB supplies lunch for Paterson Habitat for Humanity Kids Kamp The Paterson Habitat for Human- ity recemtly held its annual Kids Kamp. This event, geared toward children ages 5 to 12 years old, serves as an introduction to Habi- tat for Humanity, teaching children how to help their neighbors in ways that are practical and meaningful. The five hour program is filled with fun activities including a visit to a Habitat construction site, arts and crafts and a field trip the Pater- son Great Falls. Each camper also received a healthy lunch provided by Atlantic Stewardship Bank. “Atlantic Stewardship Bank is proud to support the efforts of Pat- erson Habitat for Humanity in the community,” said Gail Tilstra, ASB Senior Vice President of Human Resources. For more information regarding the Paterson Habitat for Humanity, please visit their website www.patersonhabitat.org. Kerri Schaefer, Paterson Habitat for Humanity Faith Relations Coordinator; Gail Tils- tra, Atlantic Stewardship Bank Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Judy Keyes, Atlantic Stewardship Bank Training Officer. July 30, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 7 Franklin Lakes Borough man elected senior vice president at PSE&G Public Service Electric and Gas Com- pany has announced the promotions of three seasoned executives, including John R. Latka of Franklin Lakes. Latka has been elected senior vice president-electric and gas operations. A vice president since 2006, he will oversee all electric and gas operations, safety, and emergency preparedness initiatives. He also will be responsible for implement- ing the natural gas pipe replacements and the electric system resiliency upgrades included in the utility’s recently approved Energy Strong program. Latka has been with PSE&G since 1982. Under his leadership, PSE&G has been named the most reliable utility in the nation three times and the most reliable in the Mid-Atlantic region for the past 12 years. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Tennessee Technological University and serves on the board of the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey. Kim C. Hanemann has been elected senior vice president of the utility’s Delivery Projects and Construction orga- nization. A vice president since 2010, she is responsible for ensuring the on-time, on-scope, and on-budget implementation of the utility’s multi-billion dollar trans- mission investment. In her new position, Hanemann also will be responsible for increasing the resiliency of 29 substations included in the utility’s recently approved Energy Strong program, and will be managing new competitive transmission opportunities. Hanemann’s team also will be responsible for building the resiliency of substations operated by PSE&G Long Island in response to storm damage from Superstorm Sandy. Hanemann holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Lehigh University and an MBA from the Rutgers Graduate School of Management. She joined PSE&G in 1986 and is currently a trustee of the PSE&G Children’s Special- ized Hospital Foundation in New Bruns- wick. Gregory C. Dunlap has been elected vice president-customer operations with responsibility for customer satisfaction, customer contact, billing, metering, and collections. Since joining the utility in 1985, Dunlap has served in a variety of customer-focused positions, including utility sales and marketing, government affairs and, since 2007, director of cus- tomer service and large customer support. He holds a bachelor’s degree in engineer- ing from Rutgers University, an MBA from Fairleigh Dickinson University, and a master of divinity degree from the New Brunswick Theological Seminary. He also is a Certified Energy Manager and serves on the board of directors of the Bergen County Economic Development Corporation. “The Energy Strong infrastructure investments and competitive transmis- sion projects are just two of PSE&G’s many opportunities to enhance how we serve our more than two million electric and gas customers,” said Ralph LaRossa, PSE&G president and COO. “Kim, John, and Greg are experienced, proven leaders who will enable us to build on our core strengths and respond to new ways to grow our business.” Public Service Electric and Gas Com- pany is New Jersey’s oldest and largest regulated gas and electric delivery util- ity, serving nearly three-quarters of the state’s population. PSE&G is the winner of the ReliabilityOne Award for superior electric system reliability. Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • July 30, 2014 Auxiliary installs new officers Jean Riva, June Linz, Eileen Leone, Ann Swist, Dorothy Bell, Nancy Davidson, Nelly Breckenridge, Nancy Laracy, Janis Ade- line Webb, and Mercedes Coto. During the recent year-end luncheon, members of the Franklin Lakes Branch of the Valley Hospital Auxiliary installed new officers for the group’s 2014-15 year. The slate includes Dorothy Bell and Nancy Davidson, branch co-chairs; Nelly Breckenridge, treasurer; Nancy Laracy and Janis Strauss, co-secretaries; Ann Swist, program chair; June Linz and Eileen Leone, membership co-chairs; Jean Riva, hospitality chair; Adeline Webb, publicity; and Mercedes Coto, photography. On Sept. 15, Nicole Hallissey will present a program on Eating for Energy. Hallissey is a dietitian at ShopRite of Oakland. Further details on the meeting will be announced. For membership information, contact Eileen Leone at eileenleone27@gmail.com or (201) 848-9330. Now in its 70th year, the Valley Hospital Auxiliary provides support to the hospital through fundraising, vol- unteerism, and community outreach. To date, the auxil- iary has raised and donated over $17 million in support of dozens of hospital programs and community services. The auxiliary’s current pledge is to raise $1.5 million for expansion of The Valley Hospital Breast Surgery Pro- gram at the Luckow Pavilion and to fund an endowment for Valley Home Care’s Pediatric Butterflies Program, a hospice and palliative care program for seriously ill chil- dren. Thank you to all who have donated paper goods and cleaning supplies for our families. Many of our children must be in a sterile environment while their immunity builds. We are still in need of toilet paper, paper towels, tissues, and non-toxic laundry detergent and cleaning sup- plies. We thank the Girl Scouts of Franklin Lakes for their Food Drive. We also thank Miss Patti’s School of Dance for inviting many of our families to see “The Lion King.” Our families have had a wonderful time. Summer is a slow time for us. Schools close and many people are away on vacation, but our families continue to struggle. Please consider having your camp, swim team, or other group collect food or hold a fundraiser to help our families. On Monday, Sept. 22, we will be joining with the Alex and Ani Store in Ridgewood for a fundraiser to benefit our families. Hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Please stop by and bring your friends and family. Meet Jake: Stacy and Art could not have been any hap- pier when they discovered that Stacy was pregnant and Jake would have a sibling. As the family began to prepare for the baby’s arrival, Jake started to complain that he was not feeling well. He was initially diagnosed with a virus, which continued for a few months and included symptoms like vomiting and fever. When he was sent to the hospital weeks later, he was diagnosed with cancer, and has not been out of the hospital since. There are days that Jake is unable to walk because he is so weak from his treatments. His parents have been at his bedside night and day, and are extremely anxious about his health and the baby that is about to be born. How will they get the baby’s room ready? How will they pay for all the diapers and formula and every other baby item that is needed? How will they afford the gas to go back and forth to the hospital when the baby is born? How will they give the baby the love and attention he or she needs when they cannot even think of leaving Jake’s side for a minute? (continued on page 21) July 30, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 9 Wyckoff Chief cites couple’s need for heroin in robbery case by John Koster Wyckoff Police Chief Benjamin Fox has cited the need for heroin as the motive in a shoplifting that was officially upgraded to a robbery due the brutal attack on a store man- ager. “The epidemic of drugs and heroin going on today is a scary situation, particularly for law enforcement,” Chief Fox said last week. “People will do anything to get that heroin and they don’t care who they hurt.” On July 19, at 3:20 p.m., Wyckoff Sergeant Daniel Kel- logg, Patrolman Peter Goodman, and Patrolman Ryan Noon responded to a call about a fight in front of the Stop & Shop supermarket at Boulder Run Shopping Center. The police officers were told that a 30-year-old Kearny man and a 28- year-old Kearny woman who live at the same address had been apprehended while shoplifting about $700 worth of razorblades. They fled and the manager attempted to stop them. The woman reportedly knocked the manager to the ground and the man attempted to drag him by his arms in the parking lot. The 30-year-old man reportedly remained “uncoopera- tive” until the police officers had the handcuffs on him. The manager sustained injuries to his head and back due to the attack first by the woman and then by the man. Fox pointed out that the theft had started out as a routine shoplifting. He said that drug addicts frequent steal large amounts of razorblades or infant formula and re-sell the Ordinance to block outside snow ‘importation’ The Wyckoff Township Committee is expected to adopt an ordinance that would forbid individuals or corporations from dumping snow that fell on other properties. Local officials said the ordinance, scheduled for its adoption hearing at the Wyckoff Township Committee meeting on Aug. 5, aims in particular at locations outside the borders of Wyckoff that simply pick up snow from their own parking lots and roads and drop it off in the township. Since the snow is usually dropped off at the coldest time of the year, the process of melt can take weeks, or even months, and obstructs space needed by Wyckoff businesses and residents, besides representing an eyesore and poten- tial drainage problem, observers said. The ordinance as introduced reads: “No individual, firm, corporation, or business entity shall transport snow to or store snow on property other than the property on which the snow originated. Notwithstanding the above, the Township of Wyckoff and all governmental agencies shall have the right to have the snow removed from public rights of way.” J. KOSTER Library hosts Summer Night Cinema series The community is invited to the Wyckoff Public Library’s Summer Night Cinema series on Thursday, Aug. 7. The selection will be “Night at the Museum” (2006) star- ring Ben Stiller, Robin Williams, and Dick Van Dyke. The new, naive night security guard at the American Museum of Natural History discovers that an ancient curse causes the animals and exhibits to come to life and wreak havoc. The film is rated PG and will be shown at 7 p.m. in the Shotmeyer Room. The library is located at 200 Woodland Avenue in Wyckoff. There is no charge for this event. goods to small family-run urban stores where the goods are retailed at about half price. The 30-year-old Kearny man was charged with robbery and inflicting injury, and committed to Bergen County Jail in lieu of $50,000 bail. The 28-year-old Kearny woman was charged with robbery and inflicting bodily injury and with possession of heroin, and committed to Bergen County Jail in lieu of $35,000 bail. The potential shoplifting charge based on the actual theft was upgraded to robbery, a second-degree crime, because of the physical violence involved, and will now be heard in Superior Court in Hackensack. While a jail sentence is not mandatory, it is far more likely for robbery than for non- violent shoplifting, sources said. Fox said that the proliferation of heroin -- readily avail- able in some parts of Paterson -- has made suburban police work increasingly arduous. A few weeks ago, four out of five motor vehicle arrests involved motorists who were speeding with heroin or other narcotics in their vehicles. Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • July 30, 2014 Wyckoff Hertenstein honored during anniversary celebration Dottie Van Der Horn of Wyckoff Florist & Gifts and Carol Hertenstein, RN, who was honored for her dedi- cation to the community. Carol Hertenstein, RN, a Wyckoff resident and Christian Health Care Center employee of 22 years, was recently recognized by Wyckoff Flo- rist & Gifts. The shop is celebrating 50 years in business by honoring 50 individuals who have demonstrated selfless acts of kindness and service. In addition to receiving a bouquet of roses, she also received a note of gratitude from Wyckoff Florist owner Dottie Van Der Horn. The note read, “It is our honor to present these roses to you for your compassion and ser- vice to our community. Thank you for your dedication and for making our town an even better place to be.” An active member of the local community, Hertenstein was recently re-elected as president of the Wyckoff Board of Health. The board provides residents with education about health and disease prevention and provides an annual Influenza Prevention Pro- gram and Health Fair in October. The fair attracts various vendors from the medical field and administers ser- vices including hearing assessments and information about stress manage- ment. The Wyckoff Board of Health also participates in the Wyckoff Family YMCA’s annual Wyckoff Day. Hertenstein is CHCC’s utiliza- tion review director. She ensures that the facility’s services are used in the best way possible, while monitoring each service and seeing that it is fully reimbursed by insurers. She is known for truly caring about those she serves and often shares her expertise and knowledge with coworkers. She has also been a key player in providing the community with the lecture series, “Care Conversations: Our Aging Par- ents.” The six-part series was jointly presented by CHCC, Van Dyk Health Care, The Wyckoff Family YMCA, and the Wyckoff Board of Health. Hertenstein also displayed her commitment to the community during the October 2011 snowstorm and Hurricane Sandy in 2012. Plac- ing any personal concerns aside, she worked vigorously to get Wyckoff residents emergency placement when CHCC opened its doors to the com- munity. “I was so impressed to see Carol’s passion and energy actively invested into the needs of those presenting themselves to the police and/or arriv- ing at our shelter,” said Douglas A. Struyk, CPA, LNHA, CHCC presi- dent and CEO. “She helped the com- munity to stay safe and warm during a very challenging time.” Wyckoff Florist & Gifts will be accepting nominations throughout the year, and each recipient will receive a bouquet of roses to honor the giving nature of its founder, the late Rose Fernandez. For information about how to honor a deserving candidate, visit http://www.wyckoffflorist.com/ campaigninfo.htm. July 30, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 11 Page 12 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • July 30, 2014 Just the other day I was approached by a resident who inquired about summer activ- ities in Midland Park and areas nearby. In addition to her own children, she was expecting a visit from family members who would be staying with her for about a week. To quote her: “Midland Park is defi- nitely a quiet little town, and I wish there were activities and places to go to share with my family and to create quality time with my children.” That put me to work in thinking about the various things any of us can do – especially when a youngster says, I'm bored and I have nothing to do.” Well, here is a selection of things any of us can do right with or without children according to the specific activity: We have parks! What about a quick picnic? Wortendyke Park Park and Dairy Street each have covered pavilions, play- grounds nearby and plenty of grass. Either place can be a good location for people (children) watching. For our seniors, seeing others’ children play and have fun can help to make up for not seeing their own grandchildren. Our Dairy Street Park has a brand new playground that is designed for all children, even those with special needs. Our Summer Camp Program is still underway with space for more children. Time is running short as August approaches. What about swimming? Midland Park res- idents are allowed to partake in swimming programs in Waldwick, Crestwood Lake in Allendale, Graydon Pool in Ridgewood plus the Bergen County swimming facil- ity at Darlington Park in Mahwah. Other parks nearby are Van Saun Park in Para- mus, with a zoo and a train ride, Overpeck Park in Leonia, and for your pets: The Dog Park in Ridgewood. For those looking for more adventure, Allendale offers the walking path at the Celery Farm. Mahwah has the Ramapo Mountain hiking paths and, of course, the Bergen County Park System has both walk- ing and bike riding paths from Ridgewood to South of Saddle Brook. The Midland Park Friends of the Library have been sponsoring Wednesday Night Band Concerts for the month of July. The Ridgewood Kasschau Shell has con- certs every Tuesday and Thursday evening for July and most of August. Hopefully, you still have some energy left because Midland Park hosts Commu- nity Day this year on Saturday, Sept. 6 with games for the children and food offered by our Fire Department. On the same day we will have a Family Day 5K Run/Walk sponsored by the MPPEF for the benefit of our high school programs. Yes, Midland Park is small in size, and yet we are big on activities and mutual sharing with our neighboring communi- ties. I think we do quite well, and I hope you agree. July 30, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 13 Residents petition for parking limits on Maltbie Avenue Anticipating a return to their traffic woes once school starts in September, Maltbie Avenue residents in Mid- land Park are asking the borough council to limit parking in front of their homes during before- and after-school hours. Since earlier this year, the residents have been com- plaining that parents of Ridge School students in Ridgewood block their driveways, damage their lawns, obstruct the lines of sight at the intersection of Maltbie and Franklin avenues and put children in danger as they run in the street to reach their cars. The block-long street is north of Franklin Avenue and has only five houses on it, some of which are partially in Ridgewood. Councilman Jack Considine gave the governing body last week a petition he had received from Maltbie resident Abby Marchetti signed by 20 residents of the northern end of the street and of Franklin Avenue and Busteed Drive asking the council to prohibit parking on their block from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. and from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. The petition cites congestion, unsafe walking conditions for children, the road being too narrow for emergency vehicles, and residents’ difficulty in getting in and out of their drive- ways as the reason for their request. Midland Park Sgt. Noah Van Vliet, the traffic officer, said he was not aware of the petition and did not know that the residents wanted to limit parking, since that option had been discussed but had not been decided upon when the residents attended the council meeting last March. He said such action would affect guests to their homes, who would be ticketed. Van Vliet said following discussions last spring, the police department and the DPW had taken care of the vis- ibility issues at the Franklin/Maltbie intersection. He said signs had been posted indicating no parking within 50 ft. of the stop signs on two corners, and no parking here to corner 25 ft. from the intersection on the other corners. Considine said Marchetti indicated the residents are grateful for what police have done thus far, but wanted to take it a step further. Van Vliet said he had contacted the Ridgewood Police traffic officer, who had assured him the situation would be resolved by September, but that no action had been Police investigate credit card fraud, make drug arrest On July 7, Midland Park Police responded to a report of fraudulent purchases made on a credit card belonging to a Faner Road resident. Seven purchased totaling $679.46 were made in Bedford Park, Illinois. The incident was referred to the detective bureau. Officer Thomas Bedoe investigated. Also on that day, Officer Mark Berninger took a report from Vreeland Avenue residents who stated an unknown person (or persons) used the complainant’s credit card. The resident reported that purchases were made in North Bergen, Midland Park, and Paramus for a total of $678.43. On July 14, a West Summit Avenue resident reported that he had received an e-mail from his credit company stating that his mailing address and telephone number were changed, and a new credit card should be issued. He contacted the credit company and advised that the changes were fraudulent, and the card should be cancelled. Officer Berninger investigated. At the conclusion of an investigation that started on July 13, two Midland Park residents, a 27-year-old female and a 27-year-old male, were arrested for possession of a controlled dangerous substance. The couple was processed July 15 and released on their own recognizance. Lieuten- ant Michael Powderley and Detective Sergeant John Gib- bons were the investigating officers. taken as of yet. He said he had also contacted the chairman of the Ridge School Safety Committee, Jane Remis, who said she would speak to Ridge Principal Jean Schoenlank about the problem. Van Vliet said he contacted Ridge School officials again last week, asking that a communi- cation be sent to parents ahead of the beginning of school notifying them of the traffic concerns and asking that they not block driveways nor park too close to the inter- section. He said hopefully this would help the situation until Midland Park adopt the no-parking ordinance Van Vliet said last spring he had also asked Ridgewood to repaint the curb yellow along Franklin Avenue east of Maltbie, and that the no-parking sign there be relocated 10 ft. so it is not blocked by the utility pole. Van Vliet said police conducted multiple traffic details in the area last school year, where they issued summonses and moved traffic along. He said in many cases vehicles were not necessarily parked illegally, but that the traffic volume makes it difficult to navigate the area. Ridgewood Police are also supposed to patrol the area before and after school, but a resident said when the patrol car is present, people are more mindful of the rules. “I understand their concerns,” said Van Vliet. “Cars block their driveways or park too close and they can’t get out.” Mayor Patrick “Bud” O’Hagan said Van Vliet would be asked to revisit the situation and report back to the council. Page 14 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • July 30, 2014 Districts to share courses through pilot program Students from Midland Park and Wald- wick will soon have the opportunity to take a number of electives at either of the two district high schools during a Share & Grow Learning Partnership pilot program. “The pilot phase of the Share & Grow Learning Partnership with Waldwick is an important endeavor in terms of providing expanded learning opportunities for stu- dents. We expect the pilot to reveal what Tax bills will be delayed Midland Park taxpayers have yet to receive their 2014-15 tax bills in the mail as in previous years, so payment will not be due until mid to late August. Mayor Patrick “Bud’ O’Hagan said last week the actual bills could not be mailed by the customary early July date because the Bergen County Board of Taxation has been unable to certify tax rates throughout Bergen County without state aid figures, which were delayed due to the state budget crisis. He said the figures are expected by the end of July. Once the borough gets the figures and the local tax rate is struck, the bills will be mailed, he said. The mayor noted the customary Aug. 1-10 deadline will be extended. He said taxpay- ers would have 25 days from the postmark on the envelope to make payment. works well, what doesn’t, and help guide our efforts in moving forward,” Midland Park Superintendent of Schools Marie Cirasella said of the program. In his recent presentation to the Mid- land Park Board of Education, Midland Park High School Principal Nick Capuano explained that Midland Park and Waldwick began discussing the possibility of shared courses about 18 months ago. Discussions included Waldwick Superintendent Dr. Patricia Raupers, who has since retired, and Waldwick High School Principal Kevin Carroll. Capuano told the trustees that both dis- tricts were exploring how students could enjoy additional electives, and decided to join forces to make that happen. He said the concept is to figuratively knock down the schools’ brick and mortar foundations and bring the schools together. The partnership would be designed to maximize learning opportunities to address specific areas of student interest, and to allow the districts to create a course schedule without any additional fiscal impact. According to a recent survey, 10 stu- dents expressed interest in taking the sports medicine course at Midland Park High School, while another 13 said they would be interested in the school’s digital photography course. Several students were interested in taking the MPHS classes in ceramics and sculpture. Waldwick High School now provides classes in areas such as entrepreneurship, (continued on page 17) July 30, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 15 Bolger portrait donation Midland Park artist Carl L. Holst donated the oil portrait of philanthropist David Bolger which hangs at the entrance of the new Midland Park Ambulance Corps /Community Center build- ing. Bolger recently refurbished the vintage barn on the ITT Marlow property and turned it over to the corps for its headquarters. The corps plans an open house of the new building on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 3 to 7 p.m.. Page 16 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • July 30, 2014 Park Windmill Summer prevention program sets hours The Midland Park School District will provide student assistance program summer prevention hours. Student Assistance Counselor Craig Rush will be available to meet with Midland Park students or parents on July 30 and Aug. 6, 13, and 27. Rush will be available for appointments from noon to 4 p.m. at Midland Park High School, 250 Prospect Street in Midland Park. Students or parents may set up an appointment by calling (201) 444-7400, extension 206 or by sending an e-mail to Crush@mpsnj.org. Sponsors sought The Midland Park Ambulance Corps will host an Open House on Sept. 27 from 3 to 7 p.m. The community is invited to visit the corps’ new building at 471 Godwin Avenue, meet the members, and view the corps’ equipment. To mark the occasion, the ambulance corps is offering spon- sorship opportunities for its souvenir journal. Prospective sponsors may contact the corps at mptxmom@optonline. net for more information. The deadline to reserve journal space is Sept. 5. Church hosts Vacation Bible School The Midland Park United Methodist Church will host its Vacation Bible School Aug. 4 through 8. The program will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the church at 269 Godwin Avenue in Midland Park. Breakfast will be served each day at 9 a.m. Children are invited to spend the day engaged in sports, music, crafts, worship, fellowship, and more. There is no charge for the program and children may bring a friend. To register, call (201) 445-3787. Gospel Hall announces VBS Midland Park Gospel Hall will hold its 2014 Vacation Bible School Aug. 11 through 15 at the church located at 61 Prospect Street. Children from the community are wel- New police officer Midland Park Mayor Patrick ‘Bud’ O’Hagan swears in Patrolman Travis White, the newest member of the police depart- ment, as White’s mother, Nancy, holds the Bible. A Paramus resident, White graduated from the Essex County Police Academy in August 2010, and worked for the Guttenberg Police Department for the past two years. ‘Welcome aboard, and good luck in the community. If you need anything, we are a close-knit family,’ said Police Lt. Michael Powderley, who was present during the swearing in along with other members of the department. come to enjoy daily activities from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This free program will feature Bible lessons, music, crafts, games, and snacks. This year’s program, which is open to youngsters in kindergarten through grade 12, will have an Athenian theme. Visit mpvbs.org or call (201) 447-0654 to register or to learn more. Summer Concert Series continues The 12-piece harmony-rich group Epic Soul will play favorite Jersey hits, including songs from Sinatra and the DooWop era, on July 30. This performance is part of the free Summer Concert Series at Midland Park Memorial Library, 250 Godwin Avenue in Midland Park. A New Jersey-based soul, funk, R&B, and pop band, Epic Soul plays all the great classic soul songs plus today’s current top R&B and pop hits. The group is led by vocal- ist/percussionist Joe Burach and lead vocalist/saxophone player Michael Carbone. Residents are invited to enjoy Jersey golden oldies beginning at 7:30 p.m. on the lawn, or inside the library, in the event of inclement weather. Attend- ees are encouraged to bring their own blankets, chairs, and picnics. Free gifts will be given. The July 9 concert, which was cancelled due to inclem- ent weather, will be rescheduled at date to be announced. That event will feature Midland Park’s own Odell Broth- ers Band playing a little Bruce, a little Bon Jovi, and other favorites, along with some surprise musical guests. The four-week concert series was organized by the Friends of the Midland Park Memorial Library and the Midland Park Chamber of Commerce. Our Pool Company is the Platinum Sponsor. Correction The July 23 edition of the Villadom Times incorrectly reported the NJ DOT and the New York Susquehanna & Western Railway Corp’s upgrade on the Sicomac Avenue railroad crossing had been completed. The work at the Sico- mac Avenue crossing has been rescheduled to begin Aug. 22 and will take approximately five days to complete. The start of the Goffle Road crossing work was delayed by one day due to the repaving of Goffle Road in the Rock Road area, which was the detour route. This work is expected to continue throughout this week. July 30, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 17 Residents welcome alfresco concert series The Free Summer Concert Series sponsored by the Friends of the Midland Park Memorial Library and the Midland Park Chamber of Commerce has hit weather snags during this, its first season, but has proven a hit with residents of all ages. The weather cooperated on July 16 as a fife and drum band helped celebrate Brigadier General Abraham Godwin’s birth- day. About 50 residents attended The JerseyJazz Giants’ concert on July 23, held indoors at the library. It featured sax and woodwind player Sam Dillon, drummer Matt Baranello, bassist and band leader Tony Ventura, and guitarist Randy Johnston. Yet to come are the 12 piece harmony-rich Epic Soul, on July 30, and the rescheduled concert by the Odell Brothers Band at a date to be announced. Pilot program (continued from page 14) international business, marketing, astron- omy, meteorology, military history, New Jersey history, an academic seminar, and a history of American pop culture. The survey indicated the most interest in the business and marketing courses, with 11 students stating they might register for each of these courses. The astronomy and meteo- rology courses each drew the interest of 10 students. In his report, Capuano said that MPHS is ahead of WHS in terms of the fine arts and gardening, while WHS is ahead of MPHS in the areas of business and meteorology. Because the daily schedules at the two schools are not synchronized, officials from both districts are looking at hosting shared courses during the last period of the day. The districts are also looking at options that would open up space to run the programs. Registration for the pilot program has indicated that one Waldwick student planned to take the digital photography and ceramics courses at MPHS. Three Midland Park students have registered for the inter- national business and marketing classes at WHS. MPHS students have also expressed interest in taking WHS classes in astron- omy, meteorology, entrepreneurship, and statistics, with one MPHS student register- ing for each of these classes. Capuano said the number of students who would be taking the shared programs is tentative, since students will be able to add or drop courses through the first few weeks of the new school year. He noted that Trenton is supportive of this initiative, and encourages districts to share services and educational opportuni- ties. Officials believe the pilot program will be a success, and plan to monitor its prog- ress on a monthly basis. Page 18 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • July 30, 2014 ‘And what they fought each other for’ Robert Southey wrote a poem that has appeared in many an anthology. Kaspar, an old peasant, sits in the sun after a day’s work, resting as his grandchildren, Peterkin and Wilhelmine, turn up a round smooth object that puzzles them. “’Tis some poor fellow’s skull, said he, who fell in that great victory!” Kaspar, who is not a deep thinker, ends every couplet with, “But ‘twas a famous victory,” while describing the vast slaughter of soldiers and the incidental loot- ing and killing of civilians, including his grandfather’s family. The American youngsters of today, many of whom are left at the mercy of a school system where the Social Studies Department is an adjunct of the Sports Depart- ment Parade, are very much in the same condition as Wilhelmine and Peterkin, although they do not usually dig up human skulls and the plow land in New Jersey. World War I started about this time 100 years ago, and the last few veterans died just a few years ago. The last American veteran was an ambulance driver who took risks and saved some lives, but never pulled a trig- ger, very much in the manner of American ambulance driver Ernest Hemingway and German stretcher bearer Erich Maria Remarque. Hemingway and Remarque found war horrible and a betrayal of those who fought. The last American World War I veteran tended to justify the whole thing, lumping World War I with World War II as a patriotic endeavor to save us all. Hemingway and Remarque did not justify World War I. The last two British veterans were more cynical than the American. One Englishman, a Lewis gunner who was the last infantry veteran, had waited to be con- scripted. He said he aimed his light machine gun for the legs when fighting the Germans and hoped they did the same. He tried not to kill any enemies who were not a personal threat. He wanted no part of any patriotic observances afterward. Several British officers who were decorated for valor, including Siegfried Sassoon and Wilfred Owen, opposed World War I while it was in progress. They returned to combat so as not to run out on their men. Sassoon was wounded a second time and Owen was killed in action a week before the war ended. His mother learned he was dead on Armistice Day. Why World War I? Was it German aggression? No sale. The Germans had been desperately preparing for a war they knew they were likely to lose as soon as Tsarist Russia signed an improbable alliance with dem- ocratic-socialist France. Terence Zuber, a retired U.S. Army major with a German doctorate in history, and Hew Strachan, an Oxford don and renowned expert on World War I, not fond of the Kaiser or Germans in general, concur that the German Social Democrats and Catholic Center Party used their financial power over the budget to restrict conscription to 55 percent of healthy males. This left the Kaiser with too small an army to take on Russia and France at the same time. Some of the German infantry- men pictured in Strachan’s book are obviously middle- aged and overweight, as he points out. Was it Russian aggression? Advisers to Tsar Nicho- las II knew that a war with Germany circa 1914 would be a disaster because they were simply not organized despite their vast manpower. Sergei Witte, the bright- est star in the tsar’s cabinet, described the Serbs Russia was supposed to be protecting as “Turks who got bap- tized by mistake and not worth the risk.” Grigori Rasputin, the drunken and lecherous but kindly healer on whom Tsar Nicholas relied to keep his hemophilic son alive, told the tsar forcefully that war was evil, too many poor people would die, and that the war might bring down the Romanov dynasty. Rasputin also told the tsar to stop the brutal pogroms against the Jews and, above all, to let the peasants own their own land. I wonder what brand this guy drank. Can we send some to our present diplomats? Was it revenge-crazy France? Some French politi- cians may have wanted war, but many French workers and farmers manifestly did not. The French tolerated peacetime military conscription that led to five years of active service and possible service in North Africa or Indochina. Once they saw what it was like facing machine guns and quick-firing artillery, many of them were horrified at the loss of life and limbs. The Germans routinely evaluated the French as better soldiers than the British, but the French shot 600 of their own men for cowardice, most of them in the first year of the war, and desertion became endemic. The British, whose troops were all regulars until 1916, shot 346 of their own men. Many French divisions mutinied in 1917, as did the whole Russian army. The war ended when the German navy mutinied and the German army refused to shoot them. Was it Jewish bankers? Most of them favored Ger- many because the Kaiser was nicer to the Jews than the tsar was. A German Jew named Fritz Haber kept the war effort alive by inventing a process to consolidate nitrogen for ammunition and fertilizer from the nitro- gen in the atmosphere. (Haber also invented mustard gas. When his wife found out, she killed herself.) Walther Rathenau saved the nation’s credit and orga- nized war-time rationing. More than 100,000 German Jews served in the German Army, in the infantry like author-designer John Weitz’s father; in the artillery, like Anne Frank’s father; or in the medical corps, which was the best in Europe. The corps was so good that the French often left their seriously wounded behind for the Germans to pick up and save. German Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg, not the sharpest tool in the political shed, recognized Jewish loyalty and insisted that all Jewish veterans retain their civil service jobs. When he acknowledged a “stab in the back,” he was talking about socialists and trade union- ists, not the Jews. Having eliminated the usual suspects, it seems that those countries that had a present like France or Ger- many or a future like Russia were dragged into the war by those countries that had a past, but probably no future. The tsar destroyed Romanov Russia, rapidly becoming a powerful modern country, to help Serbia, which shortly became Yugoslavia. Austria-Hungary, which restricted the rights of Protestants and Jews, dragged Germany, which had no such restrictions, in on their side. Italy broke the alliance with Germany in the hopes of getting back some territory from Austria- Hungary, which fell apart at the end of the war. When Pope Benedict XV proposed a peace with German agreement that would have led to an inde- pendent Polish state and returned Alsace-Lorraine to France, the British seemed interested. However, the Italians joined the French in rejecting the pope’s peace plan until they could throw fresh American troops into the meat grinder of the Western Front. This cost the lives of at least 125,000 Americans. We’ve all been the new kid in the schoolyard, and it can be an easy sell to argue that World War I was a case of the strong bullying the weak. The evidence sug- gests that it was a case of the weak getting the strong to do their fighting for them. The American people fell for that, too. The American people should never fall for that again. Area On their way! Congratulations to the graduating class from ECLC of New Jersey’s School in Ho-Ho-Kus for children with special needs. The graduates are (front row) Marty Theresa of Wanaque, Adrienne Benaquista of Westwood, Eric Feinstein of Emerson, and Theresa Korsgen of Norwood; (middle row) Elliot Lee of Closter, Bonnie Cueto of Union City, Fabio Giangrasso of North Arlington, Zachary Ziaya of Saddle Brook; (back row) Barry Taorimina of Upper Saddle River, Jason Annitti of Midland Park, Stephen Worrall of Lyndhurst, Joseph Schnabel of Westwood and Cesar Fermin of Hackensack. July 30, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 19 Villadom Socials Cobbs celebrate 60 years of marriage Sara Schipper to wed Christopher Milkamp Wayne and Cheryl Schipper of Wyckoff have announced the engagement of their daughter, Sara Schipper, to Christopher Milkamp, son of John and Beth Milkamp of Midland Park. The bride-to-be is a gradu- ate of Eastern Christian High School and the Capri Beauty Institute. She anticipates receiving an associate degree in general science from Bergen Community College in Decem- ber 2014. Her plans include pursuing a degree in diagnostic medical sonography. Her fiancé is a graduate of Eastern Christian High School and Ramapo College of New Jersey, where he received a bachelor’s of science in math- ematics. He is currently work- ing in the actuarial field. A summer 2015 wedding is planned. Bill and Andree Cobb of Mahwah, formerly of Ridgewood, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on July 23. The couple met on a train in Luxem- bourg in 1954 and wed shortly there- after. Their four children and families congratulate them and wish them many more years of happiness. Birthday greetings requested Allendale resident Lillian Thomas will celebrate her 90th birthday on Aug. 15. Her husband, Stiles Thomas, asks those who would like to extend their congratulations to send a card to: P.O. Box 75, Allendale, NJ 07401. Page 20 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • July 30, 2014 Obituaries John Eric Bierley John Eric Bierley of Mahwah died July 20. He was 49. He is survived by his parents Karl and Mary Bierley and his siblings Mary Bierley and Karl Bierley Jr. Judith Marie Corry Judith Marie Corry of Allendale died July 19. She was 75. She is survived by her husband Edmond and her chil- dren Lisa Pinto of Norwalk, Connecticut and Scott of Nan- tucket, Massachusetts. She is also survived by one grandson and her siblings Elizabeth of Middle Village, New York and William of Massapequa, New York. She was prede- ceased by her parents William S. Elliott and Elizabeth Bar- rett Elliott and her sister Francetta Elliott Gaul. Memorial donations may be made to Villa Marie Claire Hospice in Saddle River or to the American Cancer Society. Elsa A. Girald Elsa A. Girald of Wyckoff died July 20. She was 76. She was born in the Dominican Republic and lived in Wyckoff for the past 45 years. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband Gerald Girald of Wyckoff and her children Elizabeth Noboa of Woodbridge, Jacqueline Rodriguez of Oakland, and Gerald Girald Jr. of North Haledon. She is also survived by four grandchildren and her brother Manuel Camilo of New York, New York. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Lena Hazen Lena Hazen, nee Knapp, of Midland Park died July 17. She was 94. A lifelong resident of Midland Park, she was a 60-year member of Faith Reformed Church, where she was a member of the Cresters. She is survived by her husband James Hazen; her children Annalee Dorsa of Greenback- ville, Virginia, James Hazen of Maryville, Missouri, and Gary Hazen of Midland Park; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to Faith Reformed Church, 95 Prospect Street, Midland Park, NJ 07432 or a charity of choice. Eric C. Johnson Eric C. Johnson of Wyckoff died July 18. He was 71. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was a member of the Wyckoff Protection Fire Company Number 1 for 20 years and Cub Master for Pack 198 from 1982 through 1984. In 1997, he joined the staff of Touch the World Ministries. On a mis- sion trip to Cuba, he met a young pastor and together they formed the Cuban ministry, Ganadores de Almas (Soul Winners Club) with 12 youngsters. Today, there are over 1,800 young people meeting weekly for Bible study. He is survived by his wife Maria (nee Perrone) of Wyckoff and his sons Carl R. of Portland, Oregon and Paul A. of Little Ferry. He is also survived by his brother Craig Johnson of Brewster, Massachusetts. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial dona- tions may be made to Touch the World Ministries, Cuba Ministry, 1 Maple Street, Allendale, NJ 07401. Barbara Leggett Barbara Leggett, nee Krausse, formerly of Glen Rock and Ridgewood, died July 21. She was 84. She was employed by the YWCA of Ridgewood for over 30 years as the executive secretary to the director. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Ridgewood and the Eastern Star, Ridgewood Chapter 39. She is survived by her children Joanne Leggett of West Milford and Robert Leggett of Norwood, and four grandchildren. She was pre- deceased by her husband William and daughter Suzanne. Arrangements were made by C.C. Van Emburgh Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter, 400 Morris Avenue, Suite 251, Denville, NJ 07834. Joan M. Loiacono Joan M. Loiacono, nee Russo, of Franklin Lakes, for- merly of Lodi, died July 17. She was 74. Before retiring, she was a dental assistant for Dr. Press in Clifton. She then became a Realtor for Weichert Realty in Franklin Lakes. She is survived by her husband Gabe Loiacono and her children Michele Galfo of Sparta and Dominic Loiacono of Budd Lake. She is also survived by five grandchildren and her brother Robert Gigliuto. She was predeceased by her parents Dominick and Sue Russo. Arrangements were made by Santangelo Funeral Home in Lodi. John Luongo John Luongo of Ridgewood died July 18. He was 79. He graduated from James Madison High School in Brooklyn, New York, in 1952. He attended the Baruch School at City College of New York, graduating in 1956 with a degree in economics. He joined Chemical Bank in 1959. He gradu- ated from NYU’s Stern School of Business with a degree in finance in 1963. He earned a PMD from Harvard Uni- versity. He was with Chemical Bank for 22 years. In 1980, he joined Hasbro Industries as chief financial officer. He subsequently served as president of the Central National Bank of New York, chairman of the New Jersey division of Anchor Savings Bank, and managing partner of Tatum CFO. He served as chairman of the National Conference, where he successfully directed the organization’s growth for 18 years. He volunteered as a Little League coach and was a member of the Ridgewood County Club and the Indian Trail Club. He is survived by his wife Mary (Falco) and his children Stephen of Nyack, New York and Elizabeth Osborn of Ridgewood. He is also survived by five grandchildren and his siblings Rosemarie Moccaldi of Phoenix, Arizona, Anne Ciaburi of Edison, and Frank of Ridgewood. Arrangements were made by C.C. Van Emburgh Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Memorial dona- tions may be made to The Lustgarten Foundation for Pan- creatic Research, 1111 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, New York 11714. Margaret Meyer Margaret Meyer of West Milford, formerly of Ramsey, Wyckoff, Midland Park, and Oakland, died July 18. She was 66. She received her bachelor’s degree from Glassboro State and a master’s degree from William Paterson Uni- versity. She taught at Sacred Heart School in Suffern, New York and at Immaculate Heart of Mary School in Wayne before retiring. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Per- petual Help in Oakland. She is survived by her sisters Patricia Van Craeynest of Oakland and Evelyn Gisonno of New Windsor, New York, two nieces, and a nephew. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to West Milford Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 72, Lycosky Drive, West Milford, NJ 04780. Beatrice ‘Bette’ Rypkema Beatrice “Bette” Rypkema, nee Sorensen, of Midland Park, formerly of Westwood, died July 23. She was 84. She earned a bachelor’s degree in her forties and contin- ued painting, attending art workshops, participating in art shows, and receiving numerous awards. She is survived by seven children: Robert of Park Ridge; Thomas of North Haledon; James of Hague, New York; Jeffrey of Midland Park; Michael of Lexington, South Carolina; Kevin of Wilton, New York; and Judith of Ramsey. She is also sur- vived by 27 grandchildren and her sister Patricia Vincentz of Falls Church, Virginia. She was predeceased by her husband Robert J. Rypkema. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey. The family requests that memorial donations be made to an Alzheimer’s charity of choice. John A. Rossiter John A. Rossiter of Mahwah died July 17. He was 74. He is survived by his wife Marion, his brother of Lawrence Rossiter, and his nieces and nephews. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey. The family requests that memorial donations be made to a veterans’ organization of choice. Iosif Shulyak Iosif Shulyak of Ridgewood died July 21. He was 72. Arrangements were made by the Louis Suburban Chapel in Fair Lawn. Michael Scott Somers Michael Scott Somers of Ramsey died July 21. He was 23. He is survived by his father Michael Somers, his mother Wendie Somers, his sister Chelsea Somers, and his girl- friend Tenniel Kulanusorstit. Arrangements were made by Van EmburghSneider-Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Stella Mary Torebka Stella mary Torebka, nee Sollecito, of Wyckoff, for- merly of North Bergen and Rochelle Park, died July 23. She was 87. Before retiring, she worked for Abraham & Straus as a clerk. She is survived by her children David Torebka and Mark Torebka and one granddaughter. She was prede- ceased by her husband Alexander Torebka. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Memorial Home in Paramus. Memorial donations may be made to the Christian Health Care Center, 301 Sicomac Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ, 07481. July 30, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 21 Wyckoff Wanderings Spend Monday at the movies The Wyckoff Public Library, located at 200 Woodland Avenue, presents free movies on Mondays at 2 p.m. There will be a screening of “Minority Report” (2002) on Aug. 4. This PG-13 rated film features Tom Cruise, Colin Farrell, and Max von Sydow. Steven Spielberg directed this adaptation of the Philip K. Dick story about a futuristic police unit that is able to arrest would-be murderers before they commit their crimes. The unit has a perfect record, until an officer is accused of a future murder. The movie runs for 145 minutes. On Aug. 11, see “Desk Set” (1957) starring Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy. It’s humans v. computers at the research department of a TV network, with Hepburn sparring wittily against Tracy in their eighth film together. This film is not rated and is 103 minutes long. “Kon-Tiki “(2012) will be presented on Aug. 18. This film stars Pal Sverre Hagen, Anders Baasmo Christiansen, and Tobias Santelmann and relates the story of explorer/ anthropologist Thor Heyerdahl’s epic 4,300-mile crossing of the Pacific in 1947. Heyerdahl took his trip on a balsa- wood raft to show that it was possible for South Americans to have settled in Polynesia before Columbus crossed the Atlantic. The movie is rated PG-13 and runs for 118 min- utes. The Aug. 25 feature will be “Journey to the Center of the Earth” with Brendan Fraser, Anita Briem, and Josh Hutcherson. On a quest to find out what happened to his missing brother, a scientist, his nephew, and their mountain guide discover a fantastic and dangerous lost world in the center of the earth. This is a faithful, yet modern retelling of the Jules Verne classic. The 2008 movie is rated PG and is 93 minutes long. Gift shop to host Sidewalk Sale The de Snoep Winkel Gift Shop and Tea Room at Chris- tian Health Care Center in Wyckoff will hold a Sidewalk Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 1 and 2 in the Tea Room. Many of the shop’s items will be available below cost, including baskets, seasonal gifts, garden and home decor, jewelry, and much more. Additional items inside the shop will also be on sale. The de Snoep Winkel Gift Shop and Tea Room is a full-service gift shop featuring unique gifts for all ages and occasions, Delftware, Dutch lace, florals, toys, Dutch cookies and candies, and creative products for independent living. The coffee/snack counter carries a variety of special blend coffees, fresh baked goods, and snacks. All proceeds from de Snoep Winkel benefit the residents and patients of the center. The shop is located in Heritage Manor off the Com- mons entrance of CHCC. Use the 700 Mountain Avenue entrance. Anyone interested in volunteering at de Snoep Winkel may call Dot Faasse, CHCC coordinator of volunteers, at (201) 848-5797. For details about this and other events, visit ChristianHealthCare.org or call (201) 848-5200. Blood Drive set The Wyckoff Public Library will host a blood drive on July 29. The drive will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. at the library facility at 200 Woodland Avenue, All types of blood are needed, especially types O- and O+. Any healthy individual age 17 through 75 and weigh- ing at least 110 pounds can donate blood. Donors should eat a moderate meal before donating and must bring identifica- tion showing signature. To schedule an appointment in advance, stop by the ref- erence desk or call (201) 891-4866, option 2. Walk-ins are welcome. The drive is being held in conjunction with Community Blood Services, which supplies blood products to more than 20 hospitals in New Jersey, including 100 percent of the blood used at Hackensack University Medical Center, Bergen Regional Medical Center, and St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center. Preschoolers welcome at camp Camp Little Feet at Temple Beth Rishon in Wyckoff still has openings for its preschool summer program. Camp will be in session through Aug. 22. For more information, visit bethrishon.org or call Debby Landesman at (201) 891-6074. Temple Beth Rishon is located at 585 Russell Avenue. 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. Emmanuel Asks... (continued from page 8) Jake’s mom and dad don’t know where to turn. You can help with your donation of gifts cards for gas, baby items, and food to help get them what they need and reduce their enormous stress. 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. ECF provides 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, so the com- munity’s financial support, donations, and volunteer time are essential. Please call the Northern Regional Center at (201) 612-8118 or e-mail Laura at laura@emmanuelcancer. org to see how you can help. • We need volunteers who can deliver groceries to fami- lies in Bergen and Essex counties. • Turn your event into a fundraiser and collect checks or gift cards for our families. • Get the kids involved. Proceeds from fundraisers such as bake sales and lemonade stands help make a dif- ference. • Is your group looking for a community service proj- ect? Consider collecting items for our food pantry. • Is your Scout Troop looking to earn badges? This is a great way to get creative and have fun while learning about philanthropy. • Does your company have a charitable giving program? If so, please let us know. If you have a few hours a week to spare, consider becoming 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 lim- ited, please do not leave items at the center without check- ing with us first. For more information, visit us at www. emmanuelcancer.org or “like” us on Facebook: Emmanu- elCancerFoundation. As always, thank you for helping the children and their families! Page 22 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • July 30, 2014 ‘Sex Tape’ suffers from one-joke premise, falls flat was to throw in as much mayhem as possible and hope some of the gags would land. Instead, the movie becomes an exercise in tedium. Comedy succeeds on the basis of talent, timing, and material. It is tough for actors to get much mileage from setups that are not funny or clever. Timing can be helped greatly by editing, yet the dead space director Jake Kasdan leaves after lines or bits that are supposed to elicit laughs only lead to awkward emptiness. The writers peppered the film with lots of R-rated language, but it seems desperate and none of it makes the audience laugh. An opening-day audience was eerily quiet, the death knell for comedy. The material just was not connecting. Rated R for nudity, sexual situations, language, and stylized violence, “Sex Tape” is the second major studio comedy film this summer (along with Melissa McCarthy’s “Tammy”) with a high-concept idea that ultimately fails. Jason Segel and Cameron Diaz star as a couple attempting to spice up their relationship in ‘Sex Tape.’ by Dennis Seuling In “Sex Tape,” Jay (Jason Segel) and Annie (Cameron Diaz) are a married couple who have let life, jobs, and kids rob them of opportunities for intimacy. To spice things up, Annie suggests making a sex video. They shuffle the kids off to Grandma’s for an overnight and go about their plan. The primary conflict ensues when Jay neglects to erase the video and it gets uploaded to several iPads by means of a new app. Their panicky efforts to retrieve the iPads take them to next door neighbors Robby (Rob Corddry) and Tess (Ellie Kemper), and to Annie’s prospective new boss (Rob Lowe). The one-joke premise that the video will be discovered by friends, employer, neighbors, and casual acquaintances and paint them as sexual perverts, ruining their lives and embarrassing their kids, offers surprisingly little to laugh at in this often raunchy R-rated comedy. Though both Diaz and Segel do their best to milk laughs from a mostly mirthless script, they cannot enliven the story. The script by Kate Angelo, Nicholas Stoller, and Segel, takes pains to illustrate the early years of Annie and Jay’s marriage, when their hormones were working at warp speed and it did not take much to get them into bed. Their problems are easily recognizable by couples with children. Parents lack privacy and prioritize their offspring’s needs over personal fulfillment. The movie goes wrong in its tendril-like story lines, including a foray onto the site of a porn site server; a subplot about blackmail; a cocaine-stoked evening at the fancy home of Hank (Lowe), the guy whose company hopes to sponsor Annie’s family-friendly blog; and a slap- stick chase by an angry German shepherd. Maybe the plan July 30, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 23 ‘Grace Kelly Collection’ includes six feature films by Dennis Seuling Grace Kelly made only 11 feature films in her five-year movie career before aban- doning Hollywood to become Princess Grace of Monaco. Six of those films are now available in a new DVD release, “The Grace Kelly Collection” (Warner Home Video). Kelly’s first big break came when Gary Cooper arranged for her to star with him in “High Noon.” She was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her work in “Mogambo” opposite Clark Gable. Alfred Hitchcock starred her in three films. She won the Best Actress Oscar for “The Coun- try Girl” (1954). Kelly’s beauty made a big impression on Prince Rainier III, whom she met while in Cannes for the 1955 film fes- tival. They married the next year and had three children. Princess Grace died tragi- cally in 1982 at age 52 in a car accident. In Hitchcock’s “Dial M for Murder” (1954) Kelly plays Margot Wendice, the intended murder victim of husband Tony (Ray Milland). When his scheme backfires, Tony manages to get Margot convicted of premeditated murder. A good friend (Robert Cummings) and a police inspector (John Williams) must out-strategize Tony to save Margot’s life. “To Catch a Thief” (1955) pairs Kelly with Cary Grant in another Hitchcock film, this one a romantic thriller. Grant plays Cary Grant and Grace Kelly in a scene from the Alfred Hitchcock film ‘To Catch a Thief.’ John Robie, retired cat burglar now living on the French Riviera. A series of jewel heists casts suspicion Robie, who then gets involved with American socialite Frances Stevens (Kelly). The film delivers Hitch- cock’s trademark suspense while exploiting the outstanding chemistry between Grant and Kelly. In “High Society” (1956) Kelly co-stars with Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, and Louis Armstrong in a musical version of Philip Barry’s “The Philadelphia Story.” Kelly duets charmingly with Crosby on “True Love,” Cole Porter’s Academy Award-win- ning ballad. The other films in the collection are “Mogambo” (1953), “The Country Girl” (1954), and “The Bridges at Toko-Ri” (1954). Unfortunately, the collection does not include the great “Rear Window” (1954) one of her best collaborations with Hitch- cock. Bonuses include a classic cartoon, making-of featurettes, trailers, audio com- mentary by Peter Bogdanovich, and, best of all, “Princess Grace de Monaco: A Moment in Time,” a documentary containing Kelly’s last interview. “Noah” (Paramount) is director Darren Aronofsky’s take on a story from Genesis. A prologue recaps Adam and Eve’s fall from grace that led to the wickedness of Noah’s time. Noah (Russell Crowe) is the only righteous man left. After experienc- ing disturbing visions about the demise of mankind, he seeks advice from his grand- father, Methuselah (Anthony Hopkins). The visions continue, and Noah becomes convinced that The Creator is preparing to destroy mankind in a massive flood. He must build an ark to save the animals. However, the current king of the region, Tubal-cain (Ray Winstone), does not cotton to Noah’s defiance and tries to take the ark by force. Fallen angels called Watchers join Noah in a war against Tubal-cain’s follow- ers. This dark drama depicts Noah as a self- righteous, vengeful, humorless zealot with low regard for his fellow man. Combining the trappings of a Biblical epic with a char- acter study of an iconic figure, Aronofsky tosses in considerable action and some rock creatures that appear to have wandered in from a “Lord of the Rings” picture. The Icelandic locations are appropriately imposing, but the action sequences wear thin quickly since viewers know Noah will eventually get the ark under way. The film co-stars Jennifer Connelly as Noah’s wife and Emma Watson as daughter Ila. Bonuses on the two-disc Blu-ray/DVD (continued on Crossword page) Page 24 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • July 30, 2014 DVD releases (continued from Restaurant page) combo pack include featurettes on the location filming and interior and exterior design of the ark. “The Ong Bak Trilogy” (Magnolia) is a compilation of the three tales comprising the story of Thai warrior Tien (Tony Jaa), a religious young man who swears an oath of peace. In “Ong-Bak: The Thai Warrior,” a gangster steals the head of Ong-Bak, the deity of Tien’s village, and Tien heads for Bangkok to get it back. Action abounds, with Jaa performing his own incredible stunts. The second film is a prequel set hundreds of years in the past, showcasing ever more mesmerizing action stunts from Jaa. Seven elaborately choreographed set pieces deliver some terrific martial arts action. “Ong-Bak 3” is the most brutal of the films. Tien is captured and almost beaten to death before he is saved and brought back to his village. There, he is taught meditation and how to deal with his karma, but soon his arch rival, a fierce supernatural warrior named “Demon Crow,” returns to challenge Tien for a final duel. Jaa will remind viewers of Bruce Lee. His moves are sleek, panther-like, and clean, and he is smoothly elegant even in the fast-paced action sequences. Taken together, the three Ong-Bak movies have an epic feel. “Five Dances” (Wolfe Video) stars Broadway dancer Ryan Steele as Chip, a naive young dancer from Kansas who joins a small New York modern dance troupe and spends his days in a SoHo rehearsal studio. The movie meanders along, with Chip eventually falling in love with fellow dancer Theo (Reed Luplau), the ho-hum coming- of-age moment. The “five dances” of the title are brief sequences, each involving a different combination of danc- ers, all taking place in the same rehearsal studio. The music is dark and brooding and the choreography by Jonah Bokaer is intriguing initially, but eventually becomes repetitive. Steele is a superb dancer. The others pale in comparison and have sketchily written roles that relegate them to the background. With such exquisite dancing, it is a pity that writer/director Alan Brown did not provide a more solid script. I thought of “The Turning Point,” a film that exploited the backstabbing and jealousies of professional ballet in a riveting story with terrific acting (Shirley MacLaine, Anne Bancroft). “Five Dances” never approaches that level, but it does offer some expert dancing combined with melo- drama. “Legendary: Tomb of the Dragon” (Lionsgate) features a battle between man and beast. Dr. Travis Preston (Scott Adkins) is a crypto-zoologist, a scientist who tracks down animals thought to be extinct. He and his team travel to a remote region of China where the locals believe a primeval monster roams free and a merciless trophy hunter (Dolph Lundgren) has already set up camp. A race against time fol- lows for Travis and his team to capture the creature alive. The conflict here is the same as that in “The Thing from Another World” and “Creature from the Black Lagoon.” Characters disagree about how to treat a real threat to human life: Scientists want to preserve and study it, while the non-scientists want to destroy it. The acting is sub-par and so is the script. Special features on the DVD release include interviews with Adkins and Lundgren and a making-of featurette. July 30, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 25 ��������������������������� SERVICE MART HELP WANTED REAL ESTATE SALES FRANKLIN LAKES Get your license in 2.5 weeks. Start earning money with the busy & bustling Franklin Lakes Weichert Office offering the best training & support in the industry. 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Registration for both of these programs is required and may be completed online at www.franklinlakeslibrary. com or by calling (201) 891-2224. Registration may also be completed at the library located at 470 DeKorte Drive. The library will host a Drop in Movie on Aug. 22. Stu- dents may visit the library from 2 to 4 p.m. for a feature length, PG-rated movie. Nature Day Camps available Lorrimer Sanctuary in Franklin Lakes is hosting a vari- ety of Nature Day Camps. Programs are designed to foster environmental awareness and an appreciation of the natu- ral world. Camps will feature direct experience with the natural world through hands-on activities, games, crafts, and nature exploration. Children ages four through six are invited to attend Tad- pole Camp. Tadpoles will meet for one-week sessions. The last session will be held the week of Aug. 18. Junior Naturalists, who are ages seven through 11, may attend camp the week of Aug. 11. Those in the Tadpole and the Junior Naturalists camps will spend most of the day outdoors on the sanctuary’s 14- acre property. Both of these camps will meet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday in weekly sessions. The fee for each session is $295. There will be a Reptile and Amphibian Camp for youngsters age eight through 12. Campers will spend the week traveling by van to a different natural area each day in search of slimy, scaly friends. No stone will be left unturned. Field trips will include Ramapo Lake, the Celery Farm Natural Area, Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve, and Campgaw Reservation. This program, led by Sanctuary Director Patrick Scheuer, will meet from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The last session will be held the week of Aug. 11. The cost is $360. The camps are inspected and certified by New Jersey State Board of Health. To register, call the sanctuary office at (201) 891-2185. New Jersey Audubon’s Lorrimer Sanctu- ary is located at 790 Ewing Avenue in Franklin Lakes. Bible Camp registration under way High Mountain Presbyterian Church, located at 730 Franklin Lake Road in Franklin Lakes, invites children in pre-K through grade six to its Vacation Bible Camp, “Weird Animals.” From Aug. 13 through 15, the free camp will meet from 9 a.m. to noon and will feature crazy crit- ters, games, music, snacks, and more. Pre-registration is required. Visit pcfl.org. Students who will be entering seventh grade in the fall through adults are welcome to volunteer with the program. Contact Patricia Pastás at (201) 891-0511 or patpastas@msn. com. Summer Reading Club set Readers and pre-readers of all ages who live in Franklin Lakes are welcome to join “Fizz Boom Read!” the library’s summer club. Club members are encouraged to keep a record of how many books they have read on the library’s official Reading Log, and check in with the library weekly to receive a prize. To join, visit the children’s department to sign-up in person anytime during regular library hours. All members of the club receive a prize just for joining! Registration may also be completed online at www.franklinlakeslibrary. org. The program will run through Aug. 18. The library is located at 470 DeKorte Drive. Car wash fundraiser set The Franklin Lakes 12U War Eagles Travel Baseball Team is traveling to Cooperstown in July. As part of the team’s fundraising efforts, the boys are selling tickets for car washes at Urban Auto Spa. Tickets may be used at both spa locations: 827 Franklin Avenue in Franklin Lakes and 785 Route 17 in Ramsey. The auto spa will donate 50 per- cent of the proceeds from the ticket sale. Tickets are $20, and entitle the bearer to a “silver wash special.” A book containing tickets for five car washes is available for $100. Contact Laura at sjmomma@optonline. net to purchase tickets. Cooperstown team holds fundraiser The Franklin Lakes 12U War Eagles Travel Baseball Team is holding an electronics recycling fundraiser to help cover the cost of sending the boys to Cooperstown, New York this summer. The team is collecting used ink jet and laser printer cartridges, cell phones, iPods, iPads, digital cameras, MP3 players, and headphones for recycling. The items cannot be damaged. Donated items are tax deductible and will be recycled in accordance with EPA regulations. A collection box is located at the Franklin Lakes Recre- ation Center at 1 Vichiconti Way. For more information, call Laura at (201) 213-0946. Give a Gift, Give a Book launched The Friends of the Franklin Lakes Public Library’s “Give a Gift, Give a Book” program offering library lovers an opportunity to honor friends and family while sup- porting the library’s collection. The public is invited to participate by donating funds for books honoring family members, friends, hard-to-buy-for relatives, favorite teach- ers, and others. For $30, a new book will be purchased and added to the library’s collection and a commemorative bookplate will be added to each volume. Order forms are available at the library located at 470 DeKorte Drive or online at www. franklinlakeslibrary.org. For details, call (201) 891-2224. Meals on Wheels seeks volunteers Franklin Lakes Meals on Wheels is seeking volunteers to assist with delivery of hot and cold meals to shut-ins and elderly residents. Drivers and deliverers of food prepared by Christian Health Care Center are needed. Volunteers are asked to commit to one day a month, Monday through Friday, between 10:45 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. For more information, contact MOW Volunteer Coordi- nator, Tracey Gerber at (201) 891-9070 or enroll by e-mail at gvenner@optonline.net. Financial tune up (continued from page 6) needs are met. Take a look at life, health, and disability insurance to confirm they are up to date and reflect current situations and needs. Get your just rewards. Most people know to look for a credit card with the lowest possible interest rate, but some fail to seek out cards that also offer valuable rewards pro- grams or take advantage of the rewards they earn. Those who have been using the same cards for years may want to shop around for cheaper options with better rewards. Midyear is a good time to check in with one’s CPA to discuss tax planning and other smart financial steps. To find a CPA, visit findacpa.org, the NJSCPA’s free, online Find-a-CPA service. For more information about various personal financial matters, visit the NJSCPA’s public ser- vice website at MoneyMattersNJ.com. Visitors are invited to subscribe to Your Money Matters, the NJSCPA’s free, monthly e-mail newsletter, to receive valuable personal financial planning advice throughout the year. 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