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Box 96, Midland Park, NJ 07432-0096 Total Window & Wall Fashions 5 Kim/Janine HalliganElecFrontPage(2-26-14) rev2 Page 2 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • June 11, 2014 Villadom Happenings Guardian Angel to host carnival Guardian Angel Church in Allendale will host its 20th Annual Guardian Angel Carnival June 10 through 14. This event will be held on the church grounds at 320 Franklin Turnpike in Allendale from 6 to 10 p.m. Highlights include rides for older and younger kids, games, and a cash prize contest. The food garden will feature pasta, meatball heroes, sausage and peppers, and other treats. Wristbands, which allow for unlimited admission to the amusement rides, are $30 and will be available every night of the carnival. Single ride tickets will also be available. For further information, contact Michelle Murray at murraymich4@gmail.com. Class of 1974 plans reunion The Elmwood Park High School Class of 1974 will be celebrating its 40 th reunion on Labor Day weekend. Classmates will have many opportunities to reconnect. An informal evening get-together is planned for Aug. 28. The Golf Outing will be Aug. 29 at High Mountain Golf Club in Franklin Lakes, and the reunion reception party will be Aug. 29 at Bottagra Restaurant in Hawthorne. The Reunion Committee is still searching for class- mates. For more information and reservations, contact Ellen Hirschberg Csaki at ecsaki@aol.com or visit the Facebook page Elmwood Park Class of 1974 Reunion. Lambert Castle Concert Series continues The Passaic County Historical Society hosts concerts at Lambert Castle, which is located at 3 Valley Road in Paterson. The Sunday concerts begin at 5 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students. On June 15, New Jersey’s award-winning eco-music ensemble Englewinds will celebrate the 50th Anniver- sary of the Wilderness Act with a performance of clas- sical music celebrating open space, wild animal habitat, and more. On June 22, The Clifton Community Band will per- form “Music at the Castle: A Welcome to Summer” on the castle lawn. This concert will begin at 4 p.m. Anna Stefanelli and Rory Angelicola will perform “An Afternoon of Opera Favorites” on July 20. The program for July 27 will be “Blue Valley: Orig- inal Music and Acoustic Rock Covers.” Blue Valley, a Clifton-based acoustic rock band, centers its music on vocal harmonies, using memorable melodies and lyrics, and draws from a broad range of artists. Proceeds from these concerts benefit the Passaic County Historical Society, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organi- zation. Visit info@lambertcastle.org for more informa- tion. Orchestra celebrates decade of performances The Gateway Orchestra will perform “Great Works of Art up Close and Personal,” including Beethoven’s “Eroica Symphony No. 3,” Tchaikovsky’s “Violin Con- certo,” and more on Friday, June 13. The concert will be held at the Ridgewood United Methodist Church at 100 Dayton Street in Ridgewood. Italian national Davide de Ascaniis, one of Gateway’s violin soloists, will be featured. The Gateway Classical Music Society is celebrating its Tenth Anniversary of bringing the thrill of great clas- sical music performances to audiences in city and subur- ban neighborhoods. The orchestra performs in houses of worship, theaters, and other intimate settings. Gateway presents high quality concerts and aims to make classical music more accessible to the public at large. Tickets are $35 for adults and $25 for seniors. Student tickets are $15. To purchase tickets, visit www.gateway- classical.org. Free Youth Synchronized Swim Class set The YWCA Bergen County welcomes area residents to try its free synchronized swimming class, “Jump in and Try It,” on Friday, June 13 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The class will be held at the Y located at 112 Oak Street in Ridgewood. Certified U.S. Synchronized Swimming Coach Laura Alt invites swimmers ages seven and up with at least Level 3 swim skills to join this free trial class. Level 3 swimmers are able to swim the front crawl New officers installed The new board of the Woman’s Club of Franklin Lakes was installed at a dinner at the Preakness Hills Country Club in Wayne. Seated: Co-presidents Louise Ciaffa and Jean Neri. Standing: June Linz, co-vice president, membership; Elaine Weg, corresponding secretary; Gina Venner, co-vice president, membership; Susan McCue, co-recording secretary; Jane Pullaro, treasurer; Dana Van Voorhis, co-recording secretary; and Marilyn Scott, Federation secretary. The WCFL is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting community, area, and national causes. For the 2013-2014 season, beneficiaries are the Imus Cattle Ranch for Kids with Cancer, student scholarships, and local charities. with coordination of side breathing, swim the elementary back stroke, and tread water for one minute. Synchronized swimming is a deep water performance sport. Participants learn basic swimming strokes, body positions, and stunts that are choreographed into routines that are performed in front of judges or an audience. The YWCA hosts two levels of Synchronized Swim classes. To RSVP, call (201) 444-5600, extension 349. Partici- pants should bring a swimsuit, cap, and goggles. Chamber hosts Scholarship Luncheon The Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce will honor the 2014 MRCC Ramapo College of New Jersey scholarship recipient at its June 18 luncheon. The event will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ramsey Golf & Country Club at 105 Lakeside Drive in Ramsey. This year’s scholarship winner is Austin Miller of Mahwah. Currently a senior at Mahwah High School, Miller will be attending Ramapo College of New Jersey in the fall and plans to major in biochemistry. This event allows Chamber members and non-mem- bers the opportunity to meet and network with college representatives who will have valuable information regarding internship programs. Representatives from Mahwah High School, Ramapo College of New Jersey, and Eastwick College will be addressing luncheon attendees about the benefits of hiring interns. The cost of the luncheon is $40 for Chamber members and $55 for non-members. Advance registration for the event is preferred. An additional $5 processing fee will be charged if paid the day of event. On Wednesday, June 25, the Chamber of Commerce will host its Seventh Annual Open House. The theme this year will be “Summer Connections.” This networking event will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Crown Plaza Hotel & Conference Center at 3 Executive Boule- vard in Suffern, New York. Prospective Chamber members may win dinner for two by participating in one or two informative seminars regarding topics to help their businesses concluding with a member’s live testimonial. Attendees are encouraged to bring plenty of business cards and invite their cowork- ers and colleagues to join in making connections. Non- members joining at the event will receive discounted membership. The evening will also include other great prizes, a jazz trio, complimentary refreshments, and a cash bar. (continued on page 28) June 11, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 3 FLOW Area MacKay unanimously confirmed as new superintendent by Frank J. McMahon The Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School Board of Education has unanimously confirmed the appointment of Beverly MacKay as the district’s new superintendent. MacKay’s employment agreement has been approved by the executive county superintendent. She will replace Interim Superintendent Ernest Palestis, who has served the district since August 2013. MacKay has been the district’s director of curriculum and articulation since July 2008. Her responsibilities included, among other things, the oversight of all cur- riculum, analysis of high school test scores, articulation GOP voters endorse three incumbents Franklin Lakes Mayor Frank Bivona and incumbent Council Members Paulette Ramsey and Joseph Kelly have received the endorsements of the borough’s reg- istered Republican voters. The results from last week’s primary show that Bivona received 315 ballots in his bid for re-election to the mayor’s seat, while Ramsey earned 297 ballots and Kelly received 306 votes in their run for the two available council seats. All three candidates will be up for re-election on Nov. 4. No Democrats filed for their party’s primary this year, although three Democrats received write-in votes for the mayor’s post and four Democrats received write- in votes for the council seats. One Republican received a write-in vote for the mayor’s seat. However, none of the write-in candidates from either party received the required number of votes to appear on the November ballot. This fall, Bivona will be seeking his second four-year term as mayor after having served one year as a borough councilman. Ramsey will be seeking her seventh three- year term on the council, and Kelly will be seeking his second three-year term. with the K-8 sending districts, and implementation of a strong teacher evaluation model. She held the position of interim superintendent in the regional high school dis- trict from May 2013, when the school district’s previ- ous superintendent left, until August 2013, when Palestis began serving as interim superintendent. Her responsibilities as superintendent will include the complete oversight, leadership, and management of the district, including personnel, facilities, educational programs, budget, and community relations. Cherylin Roeser, the vice president of the Ramapo (continued on page 23) Page 4 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • June 11, 2014 Midland Park Absentee ballots determine council primary winners Eleven ballots cast by mail in last week’s Midland Park Republican primary election broke the tie to give Coun- cilman Mark Braunius the edge over former Police Chief John Casson. In the final count, Lorraine DeLuca gar- nered 313 votes; Braunius 281 and Casson 277. Before the absentee votes were counted, DeLuca was ahead with 301 votes and Braunius and Casson each had 273. “I’ll be back next year,” said Casson after his narrow defeat. No unaffiliated candidates filed by the 4 p.m. deadline June 3, nor were there any Democrats on the ballot, giving DeLuca and Braunius, who had had the backing of the local United Republican Club, an almost certain victory in November. Two seats are up. Councilman Nick Papapietro chose not to seek reelection. “I am honored to have won the Republican Primary Election. I wish to thank all the Midland Park residents who supported me during this venture, and prepared to take on this new opportunity and challenges,” said DeLuca. “I want to thank our residents for their vote. I promise I will continue to represent them to the best of my ability,” said Braunius. Of the 1, 825 registered Republican voters, only 516 or 28 percent turned out at the polls. Representative Scott Garrett received 378 votes; County Executive Kathleen Donovan garnered 363, Jeffrey Bell received 145 for U.S. Senate, and freeholder candidates Robert Avery and Ber- nadette Coghlan-Walsh polled 332 and 331, respectively. In the Democratic primary, 139 of the 934 registered Democrats, or 15 percent, cast ballots. U.S. House of Rep- resentatives candidate Roy Cho received 102 votes; James Tedesco garnered 120 for county executive, Senator Cory Booker received 129 votes, and Freeholders David Ganz and Joan Voss garnered 104 and 103 votes, respectively. No nominations had been made for council. Braunius, a former 12-year council member, was appointed to the governing body in November to fill the unexpired term of Councilman Mike Junta, who mar- ried and moved from the borough. A lifelong resident and self-employed building contractor, Braunius was also a member of the Midland Park Planning Board for the past 20 years. He previously served as police and DPW liaison, and is currently the liaison to the recreation department and the DPW. DeLuca, a 30-year resident who has chaired the bor- ough’s Memorial Day Committee for the past three years, served on the Midland Park Board of Recreation from 1998 to 2010 and currently sits on the Library Board. She is the Commissioner for Boy Scout and Cub Scout Troops 157 and previously served as District Commissioner and District Chair of the Boy Scout Ramapo District. She is the assistant to the director of religious education for the Church of the Nativity. June 11, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 5 Franklin Lakes Police Chief Seltenrich announces retirement by Frank J. McMahon Franklin Lakes Police Chief Joseph R. Seltenrich has announced his plans to retire at the end of July after serving the borough for 38 years. During the 38 years Seltenrich served on the borough’s police force, he spent 34 years in a supervisory capacity. He was appointed a probationary patrolman in December 1976 and became a patrolman in January 1978. He was promoted to the rank of sergeant in September 1980, and became lieutenant in September 1989 and captain in January 2007. Seltenrich advised that, during his career, he spent 20 years as a patrol squad supervisor and 15 years in an administra- tive capacity as the department executive officer so he has experience in the patrol and administrative aspects of the depart- ment. The previous police chief, Irving Conklin, served in that position from 2000 until July 2010, when he retired. In a cost-saving effort, the borough agreed to rehire Conklin as a part time public safety director six months after he retired, which complied with the state’s pension require- ments. Seltenrich served as acting police chief during those six months and Conk- lin was appointed the borough’s part time public safety director. In February 2012, Seltenrich retired from the director’s post and Seltenrich was named chief of police. When he was appointed police chief, he pointed out that one of the highlights of his career was his attendance at the FBI Acad- emy in Quantico, Virginia in 1996 where he spent 11 weeks in a college semester and boot camp style program that included various types of police and management training courses and a great deal of physi- cal fitness activity. “I’ve accomplished what I set out to accomplish. I’ve seen the department grow from a smaller agency back then, and we’ve improved ourselves over the past 38 years and we’ve become what I consider to be one of the best departments in New Jersey,” Seltenrich said. The chief said he plans to take some time off and, after a while, seek out something differ- ent to do. “I’ve enjoyed this job right from day one and I’ve really enjoyed working for the Borough of Franklin Lakes. I’ve been treated well here, and I was fortunate enough to be promoted along the way and fortunate to become the chief of police,” he added. (continued on page 29) Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • June 11, 2014 Wyckoff Church dedicates new columbarium and ash garden Original WRC Cemetery Association members included Rev. George Heneveld, Charles Depew, John J. Duryea, Charles S. Pulis, Harold Ramsey, and Frederick Van Blarcom. Past Cemetery Association Board members include Jerry Artsma, Don Christie, Fred Dau, Willard Dykstra, David Leach, Wesley Livesey, Gordon MacDou- gall, Roibert Pensmith, John Piekema, Harold Snyder, and Olive Yennie. Gathering at the historic Wyckoff Reformed Church Cemetery for the dedication of the Columbarium and Ash Garden are, from left, Cemetery Board Secretary Dic Ver Hage, Cem- etery Board Vice President Rich Lynch, Cemetery Superintendent Joan Mabie, Senior Pastor James O’Connell, Cemetery Board member Grace Schaus, Columbarium/Ash Garden Team member Karen Levy, Cemetery Board President Nancy Mattera and Wyckoff Mayor Doug Christie. Just after the township held its annual Memorial Day “Celebration of Remem- brance” on the grounds of the historic Wyckoff Reformed Church Cemetery on Wyckoff Avenue, a dedication service was held for the new columbarium and ash garden. On June 1, Senior Pastor James O’Connell was joined by Wyckoff Mayor Doug Christie, and church and cemetery officials to dedicate the 96-niche granite columbarium and ash garden, situated on a slight rise overlooking the church and the Township of Wyckoff, surrounded by a wooded border. The Wyckoff Reformed Church has been serving the local community with a cemetery since the church was founded on one-half acre purchased for $7.50 in 1805. The humble beginnings served as a place to bury the area’s earliest settlers. In fact, the earliest gravestone found in the cemetery is dated 1796, indicating the use of this land even prior to the church purchasing the property. A larger burial ground was created in 1855 with 487 plots on one acre. An addi- tional seven acres were purchased in 1935 when the Wyckoff Reformed Church Cem- etery Association was incorporated and perpetual care was established. In 1955, when the church was enlarged over a portion of the cemetery, some two dozen remains were exhumed and rein- terred in a crypt in the church basement with headstones preserved on the walls. Current WRCCA Board members include President Nancy Mattera, Vice President Rich Lynch, Secretary Dic Ver Hage, Treasurer Charlie Ras, Grace Schaus, and Chuck Dye. The cemetery superinten- dent is Joan Mabie. The Columbarium/Ash Garden Team includes Jim Dryer, Karen Levy, Rich Lynch, and Rev. O’Connell. Individuals of all faiths are welcome. Voters endorse pair of Republicans, Democrat Incumbent Wyckoff Mayor Doug Chris- tie was the top vote-getter in last week’s Republican primary. Christie received 477 votes, while his running mate, Susan Yudin, received 378 ballots. Wyckoff Township Committeeman Brian Scanlan, who ran in the Democratic primary without a running mate, received the second highest tally, with 284 ballots. The three candidates will now compete for the two township committee seats that will be available in the November general election. Turnout was just seven percent. The Wyckoff Township Clerk’s Office reports that in 2014, Wyckoff has 2,247 registered Democratic voters, 4,507 registered Repub- lican voters, and 5,657 unaffiliated voters. Christie, serving as mayor this year after being elected by his fellow township committee members on Jan. 1, is an inde- pendent construction contractor, and a long-term member and sometime chaplain of the Wyckoff Volunteer Fire Department. Yudin, who owns and manages a local electronics and appliance business with her husband, Bob, is a member of the Wyckoff Board of Adjustment. Scanlan, a publisher of medical and tech- nical books, is now seeking his third term. He is active in environmental matters, and participates in the construction of shelters for needy people in Central America. Scanlan won a seat on the Wyckoff Township Committee as the first Democrat seated since the 1930s two terms ago, based on a campaign that stressed environmental concerns and the desirability of acquiring more dedicated park land with the help of county and state grants. Several other Democratic candidates ran for township committee in subsequent years, but none was elected. J. KOSTER June 11, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 7 Midland Park School district honors 2014 ‘Teachers of the Year’ The Midland Park Board of Education last week recognized the four Midland Park District honorees for the Bergen County Teacher/Educational Support Professionals Recognition Program. . They were hon- ored at a recent Bergen County luncheon along with honorees from throughout the county. Donna Halliwell, the choral music teacher at Midland Park High School, has been with the Midland Park School District for the 24 years she has been in education. She has also directed many of the school’s musical productions, most recently “Young Frankenstein.” Jeffrey Hackett, a health and physical education teacher, has been an educator for 30 years, 26 of them in Midland Park. He has also coached three seasons in the district. David Hersberger, a computer teacher at Highland School, has been an educator for 12 years, nine of them in Midland Park. Godwin School teacher Michael Winters, a seven-year teacher, has been at Godwin School for six years and has been especially instrumental in working in the collaborative programs. The Bergen County Association of School Administrators and the Bergen County Edu- cation Association sponsor the recognition program as a part of their on-going efforts to encourage dedicated and talented educa- tors to remain in the profession. Teachers of the Year Jeffrey Hackett, Michael Winters and David Hersberger. (Not pictured, Donna Halliwell). Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES I & II • June 11, 2014 How to make Father’s Day more enjoyable for Dad Dad gets to be king of his castle at least one day during the year. Come mid-June, children near and far scramble for ideas to treat their fathers to a special day and award him with gifts for being a role model, pro- vider, and confidante. Father’s Day activities should be centered around Dad’s interests. With that in mind, the following are some ideas to honor Dad or another special man in your life. Sports Sunday: If Dad is a sports fan, his idea of spending a fun-filled afternoon very well may be cheer- ing on his favorite players. Whether your father enjoys golf, tennis, baseball, soccer, or another sport like hunt- ing or fishing, chances are there is a television broadcast on that you can watch together. Otherwise, you can sur- prise Dad by purchasing tickets to a sporting event and making a day of it at the ballpark. Beach bound: A relaxing day at the beach may be the perfect way to spend Father’s Day. Dad can enjoy the entire family while sitting back in his beach chair and watching the waves roll in. Pack a picnic lunch with his favorite foods and a cold beer, and Dad may just say this was his best celebration yet. Adventure seeker: If yours is a father who enjoys living on the edge, a Father’s Day activity built around action and adventure should be a winner. Take Dad base jumping, rock climbing, scuba diving, or race car driv- ing. Any of these activities is bound to get his adrenaline pumping. R&R: Dad’s idea of the perfect Father’s Day may be an afternoon free of obligations and deadlines. A relax- ing day in the yard swimming laps in the pool or hitting a few grounders to your waiting baseball mitt may be all the excitement he needs. Toss a few steaks on the grill to give the day a perfect ending. Impromptu party: Some dads like to be the center of attention. A Father’s Day party thrown in his honor, complete with friends and family, can be an entertaining way to spend the day. If you are worried about inter- rupting others’ Father’s Day plans, host the gathering the Saturday before Father’s Day and let Dad be the life of the party. Finger foods, barbecue, beverages, and some background music are all that you need to host a festive function. Plan a Father’s Day celebration with your dad in mind. Cater to his favorite activities and opt for entertainment he will be sure to enjoy. Fathers still being honored after 100 years Sonora Dodd of Washington developed the con- cept for a day celebrating fatherhood while listening to a Mother’s Day sermon in 1909. Dodd realized there should be a similar day set aside to honor fathers, most especially her own father, William Smart. A Civil War veteran and widower, Smart raised his six children on his own. When Dodd became an adult, she realized how self- lessly her father had acted and how difficult it must have been to raise such a large family. In his honor, she held a father’s day in Spokane, Washington on June 10 – her father’s birthday. One of the more noteworthy societal shifts in the second half of the 20th century was the growing number of single-parent families. Whereas single-parent homes were an anomaly during the first half of the 1900s, by the turn of the century the percentage of single-parent homes had grown substantially. One of the common misconceptions about single- parent homes is that they all are headed by women. According to a 2009 report from the U.S. Census Bureau, an overwhelming majority of the 13.7 million single par- ents across the country are women. However, 16 per- cent of single parents are fathers, a figure that equates to roughly 2.2 million men serving as custodial parents across the country. For those households, Father’s Day is a day that bears extraordinary significance. The idea of a Father’s Day holiday was supported by President Calvin Coolidge in 1924, but it wasn’t until 1966, when President Lyndon Johnson signed a presiden- tial proclamation declaring the third Sunday of June as Father’s Day, and subsequently when President Richard Nixon signed the law in 1972, that the holiday became permanent. Since then, Father’s Day has been celebrated annually worldwide, although on varying dates. A few examples follow: * March 19: Bolivia, Honduras, Spain, Italy, Portu- gal * May 5: Portugal * May 8: South Korea * First Sunday in June: Lithuania * June 5: Denmark * Second Sunday in June: Austria, Belgium * June 17: El Salvador * Third Sunday in June: Argentina, Chile, People’s Republic of China, Colombia, Ethiopia, France, Greece, Ireland, Panama, Puerto Rico, South Africa, United Kingdom, Venezuela * June 21: Guatemala * Last Sunday in June: Haiti. June 11, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I & II • Page 9 Ideas for those searching for great Father’s Day gifts Father’s Day is right around the corner and that means many children, spouses, and other family mem- bers are working to locate the perfect gifts for the men in their lives. If you think carefully about gift ideas, there is bound to be something that will be a perfect fit. If Dad follows a particular team or sport, gifts inspired by his love of a favorite team are a surefire bet for success. Team jerseys, game memorabilia, tickets to the next at-home game, or an expanded satellite dish or cable TV sports programming package are some gift ideas that will coordinate with a sports theme. Some dads may be content to simply hit the links or spend a few hours at the batting cages. Personalized gifts can show that special man in your life that you care about him in a special way. Instead of a run-of-the-mill item pulled off a store shelf, a personal- ized gift can feature a name, date, or sentiment right on the gift. Think about giving Dad a personalized plaque that designates his work area in the garage or a photo frame engraved with a special message or his name. An embroidered bathrobe or a golf bag embroidered with his initials may also be a special treat. “The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.” Take advantage of these words of wisdom by giving your Dad food or culinary-themed items. Dad may be an amateur chef and will enjoy a cookbook by his favorite Food Network (TM) personality. If he has a restaurant he insists on going to all the time, a gift card to said res- taurant is guaranteed to be a hit. If Dad appreciates not only the taste, but also the culture of food, plan a tour of food shops in the area or go on a wine-and cheese- tasting adventure. Some dads get revved up about automotive gifts, especially if they spend the weekends pampering their prized cars or trucks. If Dad tends to have a wrench in hand and head under the hood, treat him to some new supplies for his automotive pursuits. Quality car waxes and upholstery cleaners are always in demand. Or give him a gift certificate to his favorite hand-wash, auto- detailing center. Gas station gift cards or a new ratchet set are other good auto gift ideas. Some dads get excited about the latest tablets or smartphones. They may keep abreast of virus-detec- tion software or think the technological gadgets sold in those specialty magazines and mall stores are must- haves. Chances are if you spend enough time with Dad, you know just what he likes to dabble in, and you can get him an electronic device he will find invaluable. Although it may seem difficult on the surface to find a gift for Dad that he truly will enjoy and use, all it takes is a close examination of his likes to find some- thing appropriate. Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • June 11, 2014 FLOW Area Trustees recognize, retirees, teachers, and students by Frank J. McMahon The Ramapo Indian Hills Board of Edu- cation recently recognized the district’s retirees, the Bergen County teacher award recipients, the school board’s student rep- resentatives, and the decathlon teams from Ramapo and Indian Hills high schools. School Board President Thomas Bunting led the trustees in expressing gratitude to these individuals. The retirees were Lois Craumer, Rose- mary Klingen, Judi Lehmbeck, Kim Marchese, Lorraine Menonna, Vincent Menonna, Susan Noto, Mary Jane Pfleger, and John Piepoli. “Thank you for serving children for decades in the most honored profession.” Interim Superintendent Ernest Palestis told the retirees. “You should be very proud. You represent your profession with honor. We wish you well in your retirement.” The Indian Hills Decathlon Team was the second highest scoring team in the nation this year, and Indian Hills student Evan Cypher was the highest scoring stu- dent on the Indian Hills team. In addition, Paul Park won a gold medal at the national level in essay and a silver medal in math. Indian Hills was also the overall winner in the Bergen County Regional Academic Decathlon competition held at Ramapo High School on Feb. 1. The team also won the competition’s Oral Super Quiz, which is like the “Jeopardy” quiz show on tele- vision. Indian Hills Coach Mike Catelli praised the effort of his team and thanked all the teachers who lent their support. Ramapo High School placed second (continued on page 29) June 11, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 11 Midland Park Lt. Vandenberg retires after almost 30 years Midland Park Police Lt. Bernard Vandenberg spent his last day on the job Monday after nearly 30 years on the force. His official retirement date will be Oct. 31. “He performed his duties very well for the past 29 years. He was a valuable part of our police department. He will be missed,” commented Borough Administrator Addie Hanna. Vandenberg joined the department in 1985, following in his father Stanley’s footsteps. He was promoted to ser- geant in 2003 and to the lieutenant’s post in January, 2004 when Robert Klingen became chief. A life-long borough resident, Vandenberg serves as the department’s traffic officer and is a traffic accident reconstruction specialist. He is also credited with being responsible for the department’s receipt of the AAA Silver Pedestrian Safety Citation for several years in a row. Band to begin Memorial Day Parade tradition Lt. Bernard Vandenberg The Midland Park High School Marching Band will be participating in Midland Park’s Memorial Day Parade next year after a hiatus of several years. That event is now scheduled for May 23, 2015. School Principal Nicholas Capuano and Band Director David Marks said the band’s participation in the parade will provide Midland Park students with a valuable opportunity to share their talents with the community at this important town-wide celebration. “We’re excited that the marching band will be per- forming,” the principal said. “We look forward…to the beginning of a new tradition for the marching band and community in the spring of 2015.” Marching band season will now begin in the spring, with students in grades 7-11 now being recruited, since the Class of 2014 is already preparing to depart from the school. Band members traditionally participate in the Summer Band Camp in August and in the fall, the band performs at football games and at a series of competitions that are approved by the administration.. Their season culminates with a competition in Syracuse and an end of year awards event locally. During the 2014 season, the marching band will pres- ent the program “Journey Behind the Door,” performing at several pre-selected football games – about half of all the available games. Midland Park’s football program was combined with Waldwick High School’s several years ago. Page 12 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • June 11, 2014 Midland Park Work completed on ADA playground; pavilion is next A new playground 100 percent accessible to young children with disabilities is now reality at the Dairy Street recreation complex in Midland Park. It is appropriate for children two to seven years old. The facility is a dream come true for Borough Clerk/ Administrator Addie Hanna, whose own handicapped son did not have such facilities when he was growing up. “I know how important a place to exercise and release energy is for children with disabilities,” Hanna explained . She said the existing playground, installed in the late 1980s and still in usable condition, is outdated and does not conform to current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations. The borough received a $75,000 Open Space, Recre- ation, Historic Preservation and Parkland grant to do the work and will match it with an equal amount from its own open space trust fund. The new playground features six sensory pieces of equipment, including a roll exerciser to develop young muscles; a climbing piece half of which is wheelchair accessible; and a climbing spider web with a slide attached. Two new stationary vehicles are geared to younger chil- dren, and a new ADA swing replaced a 50-year-old model that had failed safety standards. “The new swing faces the playground so the child using it feel more included, and so the sun doesn’t blind the user,” Hanna said. Wheel chair matting surrounds the playground, and soon asphalt will be poured for a better connection to the parking lot and to even out certain areas. But the concept for the total project suitable for family fun is not yet realized. Plans call for erecting a pavilion between the older playground and the Johnny Vander Meer Field bleachers, which were recently replaced. Once the pavilion is completed, a new pathway will connect it to both playgrounds and the bike/walk path near the fenc- ing. This will provide a handicapped-accessible path more than half a mile long. The borough is awaiting final confirmation on a $30,000 county Open Space Trust matching grant awarded last year for the pavilion to begin work on the project. The structure, smaller than but similar to the existing pavilion at Wortendyke Park, could be used by parents accompa- nying their children to the playground or sports events, for summer camp activities and for residents wishing to have a picnic or simply sit down and relax in the shade, Hanna said. June 11, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 13 Page 14 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • June 11, 2014 Hearing health care office provides free testing Do you have trouble with your hearing? An estimated 36 million Americans do. It is the third most prevalent health concern and is now believed to affect cognitive ability when not caught early. It can even contribute to short-term memory problems. A new hearing health care office has opened in the Midland Park/Wyckoff area. New Life Hearing, located at 700 Godwin Avenue, Suite 300, is positioned right on the border of the two towns. The practice has a mission this year to provide 1,500 hearing tests, with various special events, at abso- lutely no charge to the community. “Everyone over the age of 55 should get their hearing checked regularly,” says David Barclay, owner of New Life Hearing. Bar- clay has been in the hearing health industry for more than 20 years. He developed a pas- sion for helping those suffering with hearing impairment, while working as a technical adviser at Philips Hearing Instruments in Mahwah. “When you help someone under- stand their hearing loss, or improve that problem with technology, you change their life,” he said. Barclay is driven by the belief that hearing is the most important sense we have. “Relationships are the fruit of life, and those connections become strained with hearing loss. People get disconnected.” New Life Hearing provides a range of services. Hearing aid service is the main- stay of the practice, but Barclay said hearing testing is the most important contribution to the community. The test provides infor- mation. It enables patients to understand their problem and how it affects them and the family and friends around them. It can even change one’s personality. “If you suddenly were to give a strong, confident woman a hearing loss, she could become insecure. She might even with- draw from conversations, or conversely, try to dominate them. She might forget many details from discussions that she hears, and even begin to lose connection with people in her life. Her family would become more and more frustrated. Her life would change drastically,” Barclay said. The problem, he explained, is that hearing loss can take many years to affect a person’s life. Slight changes, year by year, continually add to the condition. Waiting too long can affect a person’s ability to comprehend language. “The brain can, in effect, learn a new language, one that’s not actually occur- ring,” Barclay added. Johns Hopkins and the National Insti- tute on Aging reported that individuals with significant hearing loss were two to four times more likely to develop demen- tia, but even mild loss doubled the risk. Medical issues can also cause hearing loss, including blockage from cerumen (ear wax), and are cause for a medical referral. These medical problems make up only about five percent of cases, but can be very serious in nature. Only a medical doctor can resolve the majority of these issues. Through its free hearing test promotions this year, New Life Hearing expects to find many people in need of medical assistance. All will be referred back to the client’s own family doctor, or to an ENT, for medical diagnosis and treatment. Barclay has been improving lives for the last 15 years as one of the top providers of hearing help in the country. He thoroughly enjoys the relationships he has found, and looks forward to building new ones at this new location. Contact New Life Hearing at (201) 444- 8500 for more information on how you, a loved one, or friend, can receive a free hearing test. Don’t miss out. The possibil- ity of New Life awaits you. June 11, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 15 Relaxation techniques to calm your nerves Since 2007, the American Psychological Association has commissioned an annual nationwide survey to examine the state of stress across the United States and under- stand its impact. The 2013 survey found that people continue to experience what they feel are unhealthy stress levels, with 42 percent of adult respondents reporting that their stress levels have increased over the past five years. In addition, 44 percent of survey respondents feel they are not doing enough to manage their stress, painting a potentially troubling future for people who cannot find better and healthier ways to manage their stress. The picture is none the rosier in Canada, where data from the 2012 Canadian Com- munity Health Survey revealed that nearly 23 percent of Canadians age 15 and older reported that most days were “quite a bit or extremely stressful.” While those fig- ures marked a slight improvement from the previous year’s survey, it is apparent that stress is still a considerable concern for people throughout both the United States and Canada. Though many people unfortunately regard stress as an inevitable side effect of adulthood, it is important that men, women, and even children avoid charac- terizing stress as simply a byproduct of a difficult and/or successful life and career. Even momentary stress, often referred to as “acute stress,” like the kind that appears when stuck in a traffic jam, can have a potentially devastating impact on overall health. According to the American Institute of Stress, acute stress causes an increase in heart rate and stronger contractions of the heart muscle, and some medical profession- als have suggested there is a link between repeated episodes of acute stress and heart attack. Regular use of relaxation techniques to reduce stress can help to counteract the effects of long-term stress, which the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine notes can contribute to depression, digestive disorders, headaches, high blood pressure, and insomnia. While it is always best for anyone, and especially those people with heart disease, epilepsy, certain psychiatric conditions, or a history of abuse or trauma, to consult their health care provider before attempting to address their stress on their own, the following are two popular relaxation techniques that may help relieve stress in a healthy way. Meditation: There are many types of meditation, but in general people who meditate employ certain techniques when meditating. These techniques may include maintaining a specific posture or finding a quiet, distraction-free location to meditate. Many practitioners of meditation choose to recite a positive mantra that they repeat throughout their session. While many people question the effectiveness of medi- tation, research has suggested that routine meditation sessions can alter the brain’s neural pathways and make a person more capable of combating stress. Yoga: Yoga has grown increasingly pop- ular in recent years, and much of that can be traced to the multitude of health benefits that have been linked to this typically low- impact practice of the mind and body. The NCCAM notes that studies have suggested yoga is effective at lowering heart rate and blood pressure and can relieve anxiety and depression. Those are beneficial side effects for sufferers of stress, which over time can contribute to high blood pres- sure and arrhythmia (abnormal heartbeat) and even cause people to worry too much about minor things or suspect bad things are about to happen. Visit www.apa.org for more information about stress and coping techniques. Page 16 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • June 11, 2014 Beneficial shortcuts: Healthy meals made fast Busy families are increasingly look- ing to free up time in their busy schedules. While certain shortcuts can make daily life more manageable, families sometimes pay too steep a price in their efforts to save time. Such is the case at the dinner table, where nutrition is often sacrificed at the expense of convenience. However, quick and easy meals need not be devoid of nutri- tion and flavor. North Americans have increasingly turned to fast food, convenience items, and dining out as alternatives to home-cooked meals. However, such processed foods are often unhealthy. According to the book, “Eat it to Beat It!” by David Zinczenko, the average restaurant meal contains 58 grams of fat, or about 90 percent of the rec- ommended daily fat intake for an average person. In addition, 70 percent of the aver- age American’s caloric intake is derived solely from processed foods. Moderation plays a crucial role when crafting a healthy diet. Families can enjoy the occasional meal out provided they are careful about what they eat during other times of the week or month. Time-pressed families can employ a few strategies to help them eat better by enjoying more home-cooked meals. Make a list of favorite family meals. Start by thinking about what foods the entire household enjoys. Create a meal- planning schedule and purchase all of the ingredients at once for the week to avoid time-consuming last-minute trips to the store. Shop during off-peak hours. Visit the supermarket during off-peak hours, such as early morning or late at night. Avoid Sunday afternoons when stores are often crowded. Shopping during off-peak hours can save time. Separate bulk purchases into smaller portions. Take the time to divide larger packages of meat or produce into smaller portions more appropriate for the family. Frozen meats will defrost more quickly, and it is easy to grab just what is needed to pull together a meal. Prep like a pro. Spend some time wash- ing and cutting vegetables, and then store them away. Cook larger quantities of foods, such as pasta or chicken, that can be used in many different meals. Having these items precooked or partially cooked will cut down on cooking time during the week. Think ahead to which leftovers can be turned into new meals. Perhaps those grilled chicken breasts can be turned into fajitas or used as the base of a soup or stew later in the week. Enlist some help. More hands in the kitchen can make for faster work. When schedules overlap, have someone peel pota- toes in the morning and set them in a bowl of water in the refrigerator to be used that evening. Another person can arrive home from school or work and start seasoning meat or poultry while someone else can be in charge of the cooking. Working together cuts down on the amount of time any one person has to spend making meals. Embrace the slow cooker. Slow cook- ers are a boon to busy families. Various ingredients can be placed inside of the crockpot and then set to cook slowly for several hours. The slow cooker uses a very low temperature to cook the foods for any- where from five to eight hours. The results are often flavorful, tender meals. After morning prep time, a family can return home in the evening and have a meal ready to go. Use convenience foods correctly. Make meals a combination of foods cooked from scratch and convenience items. However, be sure to check labels and ingredients when choosing convenience items. Opt for whole grain bread, and select foods that have not been overly processed. Choose low-sodium alternatives for a healthier meal. Splurge once in awhile. On particularly busy days, plan to dine out or to order some takeout. Many restaurants have revamped their menus to provide healthier fare, and families worried about overeating can split portions among two or three people to cut down on the number of calories and fat everyone is consuming. June 11, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 17 Several different conditions comprise low vision may be rendered useless and cause total impairment of vision. Some retinas can be surgically reattached, and vision may be restored partially if surgery occurs promptly. Aniridia: Aniridia occurs when the iris, which is respon- sible for controlling the diameter and size of the pupils and regulating the amount of light reaching the retina, fails to develop normally. If the iris is not functioning properly, extreme sensitivity to light and an inability to see clearly may result. Treatment for low vision cannot begin until your vision is assessed by a professional. An optometrist may conduct various vision acuity tests to determine what might be the cause of vision loss. Each type of low vision problem requires a different approach to treatment, so it is impor- Millions of people have significant visual impairments that can make daily life challenging. Although many vision problems are readily treated with corrective lenses, treating low vision may not be so simple. “Low vision” is a term used to describe the inability to see clearly. Even after correcting for vision with glasses or contact lenses, many people still cannot see well and test at lower than 20/40 vision. The American Academy of Oph- thalmology defines low vision as what happens if ordinary eyeglasses, contact lenses, or intraocular lens implants do not provide a person with clear vision. Anyone with reduced vision that is not corrected by some method of lenses or surgery is considered to have low vision or be visually impaired. Low vision may cause slight vision loss or even blindness. Causes of low vision There are many factors that contribute to the onset of low vision, including disease, aging, injury, and heredity. The following are some of the more common causes of low vision. Age-related macular degeneration: This is a common eye condition among people age 50 and older. In fact, it is the leading cause of vision loss in older adults, according to the National Eye Institute. When a person has AMD, the macula, which is the most sensitive part of the retina respon- sible for fine-tuning images received by the eye, deterio- rates and does not work properly. Though there might be some vision, images will not be clear. The most common form of age-related macular degeneration is known as nonexudative, or “dry” form. This generally causes vision loss that develops gradually. More rapid and severe vision loss comes from exudative, or the “wet” form, of macular degeneration. This occurs when abnormal blood vessels develop under the macula and leak fluid and blood. Cataracts: Cataracts are a clouding of the lens of the eye that usually develops with aging. It may be present at birth or be the result of an injury to the eye. Depending on the severity of the cloudiness of the lens, vision can be impacted greatly. Cataracts may form as a result of long- term exposure to ultraviolet light, exposure to ionizing radiation, secondary effects of diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and advanced age, or trauma. Glaucoma: When a person has glaucoma, eye damage occurs to his or her eye when there is a buildup of fluid pressure within the eye, also known as intraocular pres- sure. This pressure can damage the optic nerve and cause visual field loss, which over time might escalate to blind- ness. Glaucoma is often dubbed “the silent thief of sight,” because in most cases it progresses slowly and vision loss is not immediately apparent. Diabetic retinopathy: Vision can fluctuate daily as a result of diabetes. Diabetic retinopathy can cause blood vessels in the retina to develop abnormal offshoots that leak blood and interfere with vision, eventually causing severe damage to the retina. Retinal detachment: This occurs when the retina sepa- rates from its underlying layer. The portion that detaches tant to correctly diagnose the problem before beginning treatment. Some treatment options for low vision may include spe- cialized optical systems, video magnification, therapeutic filters, or special prescription glasses. There also may be the need to perform eye exercises that help maximize exist- ing visual function. Individuals may have to use a combi- nation of devices to find the ones that help the best. Only a doctor can determine the culprit behind vision loss. Routine visual exams are recommended at least every year and may need to be more frequent if a person is suf- fering from deteriorating vision. If caught early, many eye conditions can be managed to help prevent further loss of vision. Page 18 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • June 11, 2014 June 11, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 19 Best exercises for female weight loss and toning Diet and exercise go hand in hand, but diets are often associated with women while exercise regimens tend to be geared toward men. Exercise is just as important for women as it is for men, which is why women must find the right balance between diet and exercise to achieve their weight-loss goals. Feel the burn of strength training. Cardiovascular exer- cise is important, but women need more iron in their weight- loss regimens, specifically the type of iron found on the weight bench. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, roughly 21 percent of women strength train two or more times a week. Skipping strength-training exercises eliminates one of the fastest ways to see measurable weight loss. Two sessions per week of strength-training exercises can reduce overall body fat by around three percent in as little as 10 weeks. Such exercises can trim inches off of the hips and waist, even without cutting calories. Muscle helps burn calories even after the workout. A study in The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research found that women who completed an hour-long workout that included strength training burned an extra 100 calories in the 24 hours following a workout than they in the 24 hours after a workout that did not include strength training. This post-workout calorie burn is commonly referred to as “after burn,” and it increases exponentially when women lift more weight for fewer repetitions instead of lifting lighter weight for more repetitions. Choose the right strength-training workouts. It may be easy to find a problem area and target that area with certain exercises (think crunches for belly fat). This is not the best course of action. It is better to work an array of muscles in an exercise session rather than focus on one particular area. The following exercises can help women build lean muscle and stimulate the after burn of a good workout. Pushups and stationary pushups, called “plank” exer- cises, fire up core muscles in the back and stomach. They also promote shoulder and arm strength, eliminating the need for bicep curls and other arm exercises. If pushups seem difficult, start out on the knees and work up to doing full pushups. Over time, it will become easier to do push- ups. In addition to building strength, pushups add muscle and improve tone. Lunges and squats target some of the largest muscles in the body, including those in the legs. Lunges also work the adductors and abductors of the inner and outer thighs. Not only do these exercises promote strength training in major muscle groups, they also require balance provided by engaging core muscles in the abdomen. The heart rate will increase when these larger muscles are being used at the same time, which means these strength training moves also involve a cardiovascular component. Try using a rowing machine. In addition to cardiovascu- lar benefits, those who row work the arms, back, shoulders, legs, and abdomen. Rowing machines work more of the body than more traditional cardiovascular machines. By including strength-training exercises in a workout and choosing activities that work the maximum number of muscle groups at the same time, women will see a more profound weight loss in a shorter period of time. Page 20 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • June 11, 2014 A pre-emptive strike The first ship to get hit off the coast of North Africa in 1942 was the “Paul Hamilton.” The “U.S.S. Lansdale” came to help and was hit by the next torpedo. The stricken ship circled, broke in half, and dumped a young officer in the ocean. “I made a little deal with the Almighty that if I got out of this I would do something useful with the rest of my life,” the officer said. His name was Robert Morgenthau. He was rescued, sent home on leave, and later saw combat in the Pacific. He served as U.S. Attorney General and as district attorney for Manhattan, where his office helped reduce the homicide rate from 252 murders per year to 58 per year. He was a genuine war hero, and a worthy and important citizen. A portion of the documentary “Morgen- thau” reflects those facts admirably. The historical parts of the film and the sepia-tone stills venture into the realm of “disinformation,” partly by what the filmmaker put in and partly by what he left out. Morgenthau was the son of Henry Morgenthau Jr. and the grandson of Henry Morgenthau Sr. His cousin was the historian Barbara Tuchman. Tom Brokaw said of the family and their generation, “They knew in their hearts that they had saved the world.” Brokaw then mumbled briefly about “that Red Scare business,” stirred up by people who thought the world could have stood some saving from Stalin. Viewers are told that the “Red Scare” consisted in part of an attempt to frame Edward G. Robinson as a communist. We are not shown the hearings in the later 1940s before Senator Joseph McCarthy started his engine, at which time a number of Soviet agents were trotted before the House UnAmerican Activities Committee and refused to tes- tify as to whether they had ever been communists. Rus- sian records released after the fall of the iron curtain, and decoded Soviet intelligence messages under the VENONA program, indicated that just about all of them had been communists, and many had been spies. This was not men- tioned in “Morgenthau.” Morgenthau Sr. was a brilliant lawyer and a self-made multi-millionaire. He retired at 55 and hoped for a cabi- net post, but the best Woodrow Wilson could do -- partly because of anti-Semitism -- was an appointment as ambas- sador to Turkey. When the British and French landed at Gal- lipoli in 1915, fanatic Turkish nationalists used the invasion and some isolated Armenian revolts to engage in the mass deportation of Christian Armenians, which swiftly turned into the mass murder of deported Armenians. Morgenthau Sr. denounced the deportation, and urged Germany and the United States to do something. He claimed German Ambassador Hans von Wangenheim refused to cooperate. Morgenthau was born in Germany. He covered his Teu- tonic tracks and tried to truckle to Wilson by blaming the entire outrage on the Germans. The documentary cited “...the German penchant for Holocaust...it was in the German DNA and in the German culture way before.” This could be called the Blood Libel standing on its head -- superstitious medieval people blam- ing Jews for kidnapping and murdering children for ritual magic -- superstitious urbanites expect the Amish and the Mennonites, both genetically German, to whip out machine guns, harness up their horse-drawn tanks, and march on New York City. Dr. Donald Bloxham, a Holocaust expert at the Univer- sity of Edinburgh, has read virtually every English, Arme- nian, or German account of what happened in Turkey. Bloxham scoffs at “the wartime notions of the Entente and of the U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Henry Morgenthau... Germany would have to wait for Hitler to develop the blue- print.” Wangenheim protested, and then died in office in 1915. His successor, Baron Paul Wolff Metternich von Gracht, protested so hard that the Turks lifted his diplomatic cre- dentials and kicked him out of Turkey. The German mili- tary commander, Otto Liman von Sanders warned the Turks not to touch any Armenian within his jurisdiction, and was seconded by another field commander, Friedrich Kress von Kressenstein, a Bavarian nobleman. German missionaries saved and fed thousands of Armenian women and children. A favorite Armenian hero was Armin Wegner, a German medic, holder of the Iron Cross, and honored today for his rescue efforts and his opposition to Hitler. Why invent a Blood Libel that blamed German genetics rather than Turk- ish fanatics for one of history’s worst massacres? We shall see one reason. Morgenthau Sr. raised millions of dollars for Armenian relief, but the documentary says he wrecked his own career. He retired. Morgenthau Jr. was a neighbor and a close friend of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. A shy dyslexic kid who could never finish college and was a demonstrably poor speaker, Henry Jr. loved life on his farm and Roosevelt appointed his buddy U.S. Agriculture Secretary. Morgenthau Jr. was appointed U.S. Treasury Secretary. Morgenthau, to his credit, attempted to aid the flight of Jewish refugees from Nazi Germany but bumped up against Cordell Hull, who did not. The documentary assures view- ers that the U.S. State Department was riddled with WASP anti-Semites, but the truth is more disappointing. Hull’s wife had a Jewish father, and since Cordell Hull wanted to be president, he hated to have this mentioned because it was then a political liability. Despite his racism, Hull tried to prevent a war with Japan because he did not want Ameri- cans to die in a war with Japan, or more particularly in a second war with Germany. Just two days after Pearl Harbor, Morgenthau Jr. showed up at the office of J. Edgar Hoover of the FBI. He had a plan. Why not round up all the Japanese, at least those on the West Coast, and confiscate their property? Because it is illegal, Hoover told him, Attorney General Nicholas Biddle would never go for it, and the potential spies and traitors were already under surveillance or in custody. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9102 and 110,000 Japanese-Americans were headed for involuntary incar- ceration based on race alone. Morgenthau Jr. lobbied for the deportation of the Japanese-Americans as a pretext, in many cases, for stealing their real estate. None of this appeared in the documentary. Morgenthau Jr. was finally able to get the United States to establish a War Refugee Board. The board was credited with saving about 200,000 people after the Nazis had mur- dered five and a half million others. In October of 1944, Morgenthau accompanied Roos- evelt to Quebec to present a plan Roosevelt liked better. The Morgenthau Plan proposed the final solution of the German Problem by dividing Germany into five states, stripping industry, flooding the coal mines, and letting the women and children fend for themselves. Roosevelt loved it. Churchill hated it, but accepted a bribe of $6 billion to rebuild Britain. When the word leaked out, the majority of Germans dropped the tacit tactic of letting the Americans and British advance while the Germans fought hard against the Russians. The officers decided they might as well fight to the death. The result was the Battle of the Bulge -- 19,246 American dead, 62,489 impacted by wounds or frostbite, and 26,612 captured or missing. The Morgenthau Plan was dismantled, but about a million German prisoners and another million civilians are said to have died from malnu- trition. The documentary never mentioned the Morgenthau Plan. Roosevelt died of a stroke in April 1945. In May 1945, the documentary says Harry S. Truman “brutally” fired Morgenthau as treasury secretary. Truman was a known anti-Semite, but he had another reason for dumping Mor- genthau. On March 20, 1945, State Department security officer Raymond Murphy had his second meeting with Whittaker Chambers, a defected Soviet agent who had been picking up government secrets for transmission to Moscow. Cham- bers -- for the second time -- identified Harry Dexter White as a Soviet agent of influence. White was the assistant sec- retary of the treasury and served a key economic adviser to Morgenthau Jr. White was also known as JURIST to his Soviet handlers and JURIST was linked with Morgenthau in a way that virtually proved that Morgenthau was flying top cover over White -- the man a KGB officer named Vitalii Pavlov was later to credit for the “tough stance” that triggered the attack on Pearl Harbor after Hull calmed things down. Instead of the original Hull Plan -- restored limited oil to Japan in return for a gradual evacuation of China and French Indo-China -- White drew up a list of demands including “immediate” evacuation of China and Manchuria and the virtual end of Japanese autonomy. He also drafted a note for Morgenthau to sign in which he appealed to Roosevelt with terms of the basest flattery to prevent “a new Munich” in the Pacific, not to sell China for “30 blood-stained pieces of gold,” and avoid the ridicule of the world. Roosevelt fell for it and we had a war with Japan. None of this was in the documentary. Nixon, shown as forcing the decent and honorable Mor- genthau out of office, was cast as a villain. But it was Nixon, along with Congressional Investigator Robert Stripling and Congressman Karl Mundt, who destroyed White’s credibil- ity. Without a financial genius like White, a well-meaning lightweight like Morgenthau Jr. could never have run the treasury. Without a dupe like Morgenthau, White could not have triggered Pearl Harbor, put 110,000 Japanese-Ameri- cans behind barbed wire, or starved two million baffled Germans. None of that was in the documentary. As a family history, this film came off as a pre-emp- tive strike to save the shady reputations of two guys named Henry. Opinion Special needs housing: The time to act is now by State Senator Kevin O’Toole & Ridgewood Mayor Paul Aronsohn Recently, the New Jersey Council on Affordable Hous- ing established its latest housing regulations. It was a long- awaited attempt to clarify an increasingly complex situation and to provide our communities with clarity on this issue. While we can spend hours debating the merits of such rules imposed on our municipalities, a housing shortfall must be addressed beyond this new set of COAH rules. This issue poses its own set of moral and practical challenges, as a relentless source of anxiety for many New Jersey fami- lies. Specifically, we are talking about our state’s signifi- cant shortage of special needs housing. Ask any parent of an adult with cognitive, developmen- tal, or physical disabilities about housing opportunities and you are likely to get the same concerned look, hear the same compelling plea, and feel the same sense of urgency. It is not just a matter of independence for their adult child. It is possibly a matter of life and death, because their adult child may have no place to live once the parents have died. For thousands of parents, guardians, and children impacted by a backlog of special needs housing across the state, we must act now. We must address the housing needs of our most vulner- able, and we must provide towns, such as Ridgewood, with more flexibility to make such housing a reality. To that end, we have introduced Senate Bill 2132 to allow and encourage municipalities to work together to create regional affordable housing opportunities for adults with special needs. The bill would permit any city or town to transfer up to half of its COAH obligation to another city or town within a 10-mile radius, which would receive 1.5 COAH credits per unit of affordable housing to meet its fair share. Among other things, this legislation would allow built-out communities – those with no space for additional housing -- to help meet the needs of its special needs resi- dents, but to do so in neighboring towns. In the past, similar regional contribution agreements have been legal and have been successful in creating thou- sands of affordable homes for people around the state. This bill is different, however, in that it focuses on people with (continued on page 22) June 11, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 21 Wyckoff Wanderings Ann Napolitano to speak Author Ann Napolitano will discuss her second novel, “A Good Hard Look,” with the Wyckoff Library’s Friends Book Group on Tuesday, June 17 at 7 p.m. Published in 2011, this novel features legendary writer Flannery O’Connor as one of the main characters and focuses on the residents of Milledgeville, Georgia, the location of O’Connor’s farm, Andalusia, and her beloved pet peacocks. All are invited. Attendees are asked to sign up at the reference desk and check out a copy of Napolitano’s book. For more information, contact Marilyn Force at force@bccls.org or call the library at (201) 891-4866, extension 2. The library is located at 200 Woodland Avenue in Wyckoff. Wyckoff author to appear Author Kerry Sullivan Sheeran will present a special reading and sign copies of her book, “The Marathon,” on Tuesday, June 24 at the Wyckoff Free Public Library at 200 Woodland Avenue. The event will be held in the Sho- tmeyer Room at 7 p.m. “The Marathon” is the true, emotional journey of a mother and father forced to face their premature infant’s life-threatening medical crisis. Sheeran was born and raised in Wyckoff and now lives with her husband, Tom, and six children in East Green- wich, Rhode Island. Registration may be completed online via the library’s events calendar at wyckofflibrary. org or by calling (201) 891-4866, extension 2. Spend Monday at the movies The Wyckoff Public Library, located at 200 Woodland Avenue, presents free screenings of movies on Mondays at 2 p.m. in the Shotmeyer Room. There will be a screening of “Blackfish” on June 15. This documentary tells the story of the orca whale Tili- kum, who killed three of his trainers, and take a global look at the dangers involved in the capture and handling of the largest mammals in captivity. The film is rated PG- Clarke Scholarship winners Lena DiPrizito and JT Klimko are this year’s recipients of the Wyckoff YMCA’s Dr. Roger E. Clarke Scholarship. Dr. Clarke was a long-time Wyckoff superintendent of schools and Y supporter. Presenting the awards during last week’s “Friends of the Y” 32 nd annual dinner are Dr. Clarke’s widow, Dolores, and swimming coach Kathy Kallman, who praised both recipients as hard-working, supportive and inspiring team players. 13 and is 83 minutes long. On June 23, see “Parental Guidance” starring Billy Crystal and Bette Midler. Artie and Diane agree to look after their three grandkids when their type-A helicopter parents need to leave town for work. Problems arise when the kids’ 21 st century behavior clashes with Artie and Diane’s old-school methods. The movie is rated PG and runs for 105 minutes. “Random Harvest” will be presented June 30. The 1942 movie stars Ronald Colman and Greer Garson. A World War I vet with amnesia falls in love with and marries a music hall star, only to suffer an accident that restores his pre-WWI memories, but erases his recollections of his new wife and new life. This 126-minute film is unrated. Page 22 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • June 11, 2014 Obituaries Marie T. Giammarino Marie T. Giammarino, nee Randello, of Mahwah died June 5. She was 80. She is survived by her sons Steven of Ramsey and Michael of Mahwah. She was predeceased by her husband Anthony. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Memorial donations may be made Associated Humane Societies, Share-A-Pet program, PO Box 43, Forked River, NJ 08731. Edmund Peter Kolakowski Edmund Peter Kolakowski of Mahwah died May 29. He was 83. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He completed his undergraduate studies at Seton Hall University and received his Master of Arts degree from Teachers’ College, Columbia University. He began his teaching career in the Bergenfield School System. During the following 34 years, from 1959 through 1993, he taught German, French, Latin and English at Northern Valley Regional High School in Demarest and Old Tappan as well as being the advisor to the Northern Lights Yearbook and the German Club. He is survived by his sister Anna of Parlin. He was predeceased by his parents Stephanie (Kolakowska) and Bronislaw Kolakowski, and his brother Stanley. Arrangements were made by Konopka Funeral Home in North Bergen. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice. Gail M. Levy Gail M. Levy of Mahwah, formerly of Westwood, died June 1. She was 76. She is survived by her husband Allan Levy and her children Debbie Levy Volusher, Lisa Levy and Paul Levy. She is also survived by one grandchild and two great-grandchildren. Arrangements were made by Becker Funeral Home in Westwood. June Beatrice Peckart McLaughlin June Beatrice Peckart McLaughlin of Pompton Plains, formerly of Ridgewood and Glen Rock, died May 30. She was 95. She attended the Byrd School in Glen Rock and graduated from Ridgewood High School. She became a bilingual Spanish-English secretary/stenographer and worked in New York City from 1937 to1942 as secretary to the Consul General of El Salvador, then briefly at the W. R. Grace Company. She later worked as part-time stenogra- pher and secretary, to the Ridgewood mayor, the planning board, and the board of adjustment. She received her Bach- elor of Arts in 1973 and her Master of Arts in 1975, both in psychology, from Fairleigh Dickenson University and worked as a school psychologist for the town of Secaucus from 1976 until her retirement in 1984. She volunteered as a Girl Scout leader and was a PTA president of Union Street School. She was a member of the Ridgewood West Side Presbyterian Church, the College Club of Ridgewood, the David Ackerman Descendants – 1662, and the Pas- saic Historical Society. She was also a former member of the National Association of School Psychologists and the New Jersey Association of School Psychologists. She is survived by her children James McLaughlin of Damon, Texas; Joan Bouchard of Lebanon, Connecticut and Puerto Cortes, Honduras; Janet McKay of Santa Fe, New Mexico; and Linda Anne McLaughlin, MD of Stamford, Connecti- cut. She is also survived by seven grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband John Wesley McLaughlin and her siblings Florence and Robert. Arrangements were made by C.C. Van Emburgh Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Memorial donations may be made to the Ridgewood Col- lege Club Memorial Scholarship Loan Fund, PO Box 118, Ridgewood NJ 07451. Francis Michael Murray Francis Michael Murray of Glen Rock died June 2. He was 49. He was a postal clerk with the U.S. Postal Service in Elmwood Park for 26 years. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Mount Carmel R.C. Church in Ridgewood. He is survived by his wife Idiana (Morejon) Murray and his children Brendan Francis Murray and Meaghan Olivia Murray. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat-Cag- giano Funeral Home in Fair Lawn. Memorial donations may be made to the college funds of his children. Checks may be made payable to NJ Best 529 for the benefit of Meaghan or Brendan Murray and mailed to the Murray Family in Glen Rock. For additional information, visit www.vpfairlawn.com. Carlos Ronda Carlos Ronda of Ridgewood, formerly of New York City, died May 31. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Orozco-Ronda and his children Tatiana and Kaliann. He is also survived by his parents Carlos and Carmen Ronda and his sister Yolanda Ronda. Arrangements were made by Feeney Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Memorial dona- tions may be made to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY 10065. Samuel D. Schaper Samuel D. Schaper of Midland Park died June 3. He was 73. A lifelong resident of Midland Park, he was born on the same parcel of land on which he passed away. Before retir- ing in 2009, he was the maintenance supervisor of build- ings and grounds for the Midland Park Board of Education. He was a 48-year member of the Midland Park Volunteer Fire Department. He was also a member of the Exempt Fireman’s Association, which he served as president. He was a member of the Grandview Rod and Gun Club in Cobelskill, New York. He is survived by his wife Mary (nee Keyser) and his children Samuel W. Schaper and Deborah Jeffer. He is also survived by two grandsons and his sisters Jennie Marcus, Hummy Klopman, and Minnie Siegers. He was predeceased by his brothers, Orie, John and Frank Schaper. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to the Midland Park Volunteer Fire Dept. 45 Witte Drive, Midland Park, NJ 07432 or the Midland Park Volun- teer Ambulance Corps., 42 Pierce Avenue, Midland Park, NJ 07432. Richard E. Steinbruch Richard E. Steinbruch of Mahwah died May 30. He was 85. He graduated from Ramsey High School in 1946 and spent his 18th birthday on a military troop ship in the Pacific Ocean. After a year in occupied Japan, he returned to the United States and attended Pennsylvania Military College. In 1952, he was accepted into the New Jersey State Police. During his 28-year career with the state police, he rose to the rank of lieutenant, commanding several differ- ent stations throughout the state. He was a member of Cor- nerstone Christian Church. He is survived by his children Robert W. of Wyckoff, Michael of Little Egg Harbor Town- ship, Fidencia Castrillo of Ramsey. He is also survived by five grandchildren and one great-grandson. He was pre- deceased by his wife Nancy. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial dona- tions may be made to Cornerstone Christian Church. Henry John Sternowski Henry John Sternowski of Rochester, New York, for- merly of Wyckoff, died June 2. He was 94. He is survived by his children Robert of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Regina Bello of Timonium, Maryland, and Joseph of Rochester, New York. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and his sister Stella Markisz. He was predeceased by his wife Helen Lubowicki and his sister Jean Mioduszewski. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to Lifetime Care (Hospice), 3111 Winton Road South, Rochester, New York, 14623. Carol L. Wade Carol L. Wade of Upper Saddle River died June 1. She was 70.She is survived by her husband John Wade and her children Jason and Morgan. She is also survived by d three grandchildren and her siblings Sharon Allen and Floyd Allen. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Memorial donations may be made to Hawthorne Gospel Church, 2000 New Jersey Route 208, Hawthorne, New Jersey or Saint Jude Children’s Hospital. Opinion (continued from page 20) special needs and includes a 10-mile geographical restric- tion as a common-sense component to keep such housing and services in close proximity – something that will ben- efit the communities and the families involved. S-2132 is a significant step toward solving the hous- ing needs of our most vulnerable, and a solution that can provide much needed and much deserved relief for many New Jersey families. We therefore urge the NJ Legislature to seize this opportunity and act upon this legislation. (Note: Kevin O’Toole represents the 40 th Legislative District in the New Jersey State Senate. Paul Aronsohn is the mayor of Ridgewood.) June 11, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 23 Park Windmill DARE Graduation change announced The fifth grade DARE 2 Good 4 Drugs Graduation Ceremony has been changed to 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 12. The event will be held in the gym at Highland Ele- mentary School. After school, Sergeant Kasbarian and Officer Junta will supervise the party, which will also be held in the gym. Library board to meet The board of trustees of the Midland Park Memorial Library will meet on Thurs- day, June 19. The board will gather at 7:30 p.m. at the library located at 250 Godwin Avenue. Have coffee with the mayor Midland Park Mayor Bud O’Hagan will host his monthly “Coffee with the Mayor” on Saturday, June 21. O’Hagan will wel- come the public at 10 a.m. in the second floor conference room at borough hall. Residents are encouraged to stop by and discuss any items of interest in this infor- mal setting. Borough hall is located at 280 Godwin Avenue in Midland Park. Students perform ‘The Wizard of Oz’ The Sixth Grade Musical “The Wizard of Oz: Young Performer’s Edition,” will be presented on Wednesday, June 11. The show will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the gym at Highland Elementary School. Proceeds from this year’s ad program will go toward the purchase of a stage cur- tain for the gym. Musci, Seiders chosen for Hall of Fame Former Midland Park educators Joan Musci and Arlene Seiders have been selected for induction to the Midland Park Board of Education’s Education Hall of Fame. A cer- emony will be held at the board’s June 17 meeting. The meeting will be held at 8 p.m. in the August C. DePreker Media Center in the Highland Elementary School. The public is welcome. Musci, who is being honored posthu- mously, began her career in the Midland Park Schools in 1968 as a third grade teacher. She served as a learning disabili- ties/teacher consultant and reading teacher in the elementary schools, child study team chairperson, and director of Special Ser- vices before her retirement to Naples, Flor- ida in 1990. Musci passed away in 2010. Seiders started her teaching career in Midland Park in 1976 as a fourth grade teacher. She also taught language arts, social studies, and conducted choral con- certs in the elementary schools. She moved to Midland Park Junior/Senior High School in 1985, where she was a seventh grade Eng- lish teacher until her retirement in 2002. Photos of Musci and Seiders will be per- manently displayed in the Hallway of Fame at MPHS. Summer programs for children announced Midland Park Continuing Education will provide summer classes for students. Classes will be held at Midland Park High School at 250 Prospect Street. The following classes are available. A New superintendent (continued from page 3) Indian Hills Education Association, which represents the teachers and other dis- trict employees, said, “On behalf of the RIHEA, I want to express our enthusiasm for the appointment of Beverly MacKay. We are excited that you have given her the opportunity to lead the Ramapo Indian Hills district.” Roeser added that MacKay has made positive changes in the district and she hopes the new direction for the board may lead to a new direction for the district. “We look forward to working with the new superintendent,” she concluded. According to MacKay’s employment agreement with the regional high school district, her employment as superintendent will extend from July1, 2014 to July 1, 2019. She will receive an annual prorated salary of $157,500 for the term of her employ- ment, which will be paid in semi-monthly installments. Beginning in the 2014-15 school year, and for each remaining year of her employ- ment agreement, annual non-pensionable merit bonuses that could reach 15 per- cent may be awarded on the basis of her achievement of specific merit criteria as superintendent. Merit bonuses may be provided based on her progress toward achieving three quantitative and two qualitative merit cri- teria established in accordance with the district’s goals that must be mutually set by MacKay and the school board within 90 days of the effective date of the employ- ment agreement. MacKay will be evaluated on meeting the district’s goals and objectives, which must be established on or prior to June 15 of each succeeding school year. Her evalu- ation will be in writing and will include areas of commendation and recommenda- tion and will provide direction as to any aspect of her performance that may be in need of improvement. The new superintendent holds a master of education, administration, and supervi- sion, which she received from Rutgers Uni- versity in 2000. She also holds a master of education, adult education and professional development from Rutgers University, which she received in 1983. She received a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1982. She is certified as a school administra- tor, principal, supervisor, K-8 elementary school teacher, and as a K-12 physical edu- cation and health education teacher. MacKay has also received recognition for many of her activities including being inducted into the Ramapo High School Athletic Hall of Fame in March 2008, and for being the application author for the National Blue Ribbon School of Excel- lence Award won by Eisenhower Middle School in Wyckoff in 2003, and the New Jersey Star School Award won by Eisen- hower Middle School in May 1999. She belongs to several professional organizations, including the Bergen County Curriculum Consortium, the Association for Supervision and Curricu- lum Development, the New Jersey Princi- pals and Supervisors Association, and the National Association of Secondary School Principals. kindergarten readiness class will be held July 7 through 24. Children ages six through 14 may sign up for New York Giants Football Camp, which will be held July 14 through 18. Students in grades five through eight are invited to become Future Crime Scene Investigators July 28 through 31. Yarn Art: Knitting for Beginners is available to children ages eight and up. This program will meet Aug. 4 through 7. Young seamstresses may register for Design Diva Sewing Camp held Aug. 4 through 8 or attend a Fashion Sewing Camp Aug. 11 through 15. Camps are open to those ages eight through 13. Call (201) 444-2030 or visit www.mpsnj. org and click on Continuing Ed to register or for more information. Basketball association to meet The Midland Park Basketball Associa- tion will hold its last meeting of the year on Monday, June 16 at 7:30 p.m. The session will be held at the Midland Park Memo- rial Library at 250 Godwin Avenue. The association is seeking individuals to fill the positions of vice president and treasurer. Anyone interested may contact Rich at mpbasketballassn@gmail.com by June 16. Library plans summer programs The Midland Park Library has planned a host of programs and events for children this summer. The library is located at 250 Godwin Avenue. For more information, call (201) 444-2390. Children’s book clubs meet at 3:15 p.m. and require pre-registration. There are no age or grade levels for these book clubs. Participants are encouraged to register when they visit the library to pick up the group’s book selection. The Easy Reader Book Club will meet on Monday, July 14. Members of the Early Chapter Book Group will gather on Monday, June 16 and the Chapter Book Club will dis- cuss Katherine Paterson’s “The Great Gilly Hopkins” on Thursday, June 26. Science camp will be available from 2 to 3 p.m. July 7 through 11. The program, open to children ages five through 12, will feature experiments that correlate with the “Fizz, Boom, Read” summer program. The library has scheduled a series of Drop-In programs. An Ice Cream Soda Day for all ages is set for June 20 at 3 p.m. On June 27, the Summer Reading Kick- off, “Become a Mad Scientist,” will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Students of all ages are welcome. Children ages five through 12 are invited to Math Fun on July 15. This program will be held at 11 a.m. There will be an Alien Craft on July 16 at 11 a.m. All ages are welcome. On July 18, youngsters age four and up are invited to make a cardboard creation at 11 a.m. The Chess Club will meet on June 19 at 3:15 p.m. Players six and up are welcome. On July 3, children six and up are invited to the Lego Club at 3:15 p.m. We welcome press releases from our readers. Items may be sent to editorial@villadom.com. Deadline is Wednesday at noon the week prior to pub- lication. Page 24 THE VILLADOM TIMES I & III • June 11, 2014 Playhouse’s production of ‘Grease’ is packed with talent by Dennis Seuling Certain shows automatically put a smile on people’s faces. “Grease,” the final production of the season at Mill- burn’s Paper Mill Playhouse, is one of them. The show is a send-up of teenag- ers and their lives in the Eisenhower era — before the Internet, cell phones, iPads, and computer dating. The show is episodic and features vignettes from the lives of bad-boy Danny Zuko (Bobby Conte Thornton), good-girl Sandy Dumbrowski (Taylor Louderman), racy girls Frenchy (Dana Steingold) and Betty Rizzo (Morgan Weed), and Danny’s friend Kenickie (Shane Donovan). The show opens with a film sequence show- ing Danny and Sandy on the beach enjoy- ing sun, surf, and each other’s company as young romance blooms. The film gives way to the opening title song, performed enthusiastically by the entire company. On the first day of school at Rydell High, Danny is surprised to see that Sandy has transferred in from a neigh- boring parochial school. To maintain Shane Donovan (Kenicke), Morgan Weed (Rizzo), Taylor Louderman (Sandy), and Bobby Conte Thornton (Danny Zuko) in ‘Grease.’ his macho image, he feigns disinterest, which confuses and hurts Sandy. The show follows the couple’s ups and downs and the romantic exploits of several secondary characters. Practically everything associated with the 1950s is addressed either in full scenes or in references. There is the strait-laced but ditsy school teacher (Donna English), hot rods, drive-in movies, pajama parties, a burger joint, a rumble (sort of), a Dick Clark-inspired TV dance-show host (Joey Sorge), and lots of swagger. Directed by Daniel Goldstein, the production moves along briskly and incorporates songs from the film. In addition to “Grease,” there are “Hopelessly Devoted to You” and the rousing “You’re the One That I Want.” The energy level is at full throttle and there is nothing to slow the pace. The staging is seamless as settings change, allowing for one great tune after another to be performed. The choreography by Joann M. Hunter is spirited and includes the principal actors who, for a wel- come change, don’t need to be relegated to a few token moves before exiting while the real dancers take over. Louderman is a great Sandy. With her shoulders drawn in and her head slightly bowed, she conveys a tentative nervousness and projects Sandy’s innocence. She has a lovely voice and does justice to her second act solo, “Hopelessly Devoted to You.” Since her char- acter is written so broadly, it is up to the actress to make Sandy a person rather than a mere stereotype, and she accomplishes this nicely. The audience at the opening night performance responded enthusiastically to Loud- erman. Thornton has an outstanding voice and a decent swag- ger, and he holds his own in the dance numbers. He lets the audience see that beneath the swagger is a vulner- ability and gentleness that Danny is afraid to show in front of the guys. Sandy breaks down that macho wall and Thornton allows the audience to see a young man in love — putty in Sandy’s hands. A highlight of Act II is “Beauty School Dropout,” performed by Teen Angel (Telly Leung), the singing conscience of Frenchy. Looking elegant in a sparking silver tux, he offers Frenchy advice while descending a long staircase. The number is a showstopper and Leung belts (continued on out the song impeccably with a voice that angels could only aspire to. Staged with a chorus of beauty parlor customers in curlers, with hairdryers attached to their costumes, this sequence owes as much to the Ziegfeld Follies and Busby Berkeley’s movie musi- cal extravaganzas of the 1930s and as it does to young ‘50s crooners and teen angst. Robin De Jesus, who plays Danny’s friend Doody, is used mostly in group numbers, but has a rousing solo with “These Magic Changes,” in which his personality and talent light up the stage. It is a shame his character is not given more to do. He is a standout in a very talented cast. Paper Mill has a reputation of mounting Broadway- caliber musical revivals, and “Grease” is one of the most cheerful shows done there in recent years. It is definitely worth a look. Even those who have seen the show and the movie before will enjoy seeing such an amazing assem- blage of talent on stage. “Grease” will run through June 29. Performances are Wednesday at 7 p.m., Thursday at 1:30 and 7 p.m., Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 1:30 and 7 p.m., and Sunday at 1:30 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $27 to $98 and may be purchased by calling (973) 376-4343, at the Paper Mill Playhouse box office at 22 Brookside Drive in Millburn, or online at www.PaperMill.org. June 11, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I & III • Page 25 Liam Neeson stars in tale of mystery and suspense by Dennis Seuling “Non-Stop” (Universal) falls into the well-traveled cinematic category of “melo- drama in the air.” Bill Marks (Liam Neeson) is an air marshal with a serious drinking problem. Shortly after takeoff, a text mes- sage blinks onto his phone from an unknown party on the plane threatening that someone on board will die every 20 minutes unless a $150 million ransom is paid. To avoid panicking the 150 passengers on board, Marks must discreetly determine the sender’s identity. He gets help from flight attendant Nancy (Michelle Dockery, “Downton Abbey”) and a passenger, Jen (Julianne Moore), who has won his confi- dence. He is also in contact with his superi- ors on the ground. Of late, Neeson has made a career play- ing the mild-mannered man who trans- forms into action hero when circumstances necessitate it. Unlike the earlier “Taken” or “Unknown,” however, “Non-Stop” restricts his derring-do with a claustrophobic set- ting. Director Jaume Collet-Sera, in keeping with whodunit tradition, throws suspicion on as many people as possible to keep the viewer guessing. Unfortunately, the final third of the movie is a let-down. Once the guilty party is revealed and the motivation explained, the drama falters. Neeson deliv- ers a solid performance and the movie is entertaining enough, but it could have been much richer had the resolution made better sense. “Non-Stop” plays like an in-flight Agatha Christie yarn with suspense mount- ing as the clock ticks down to impending death. Bonuses on the two-disc Blu-ray/ DVD combo pack include a featurette show- casing the tube-like set used to represent a plane in flight. There is also a making-of mini-documentary and a digital HD Ultra- violet copy. “Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit” (Para- mount) is based on a character created by the late Tom Clancy. Chris Pine is the fourth, and youngest, actor to play the title character, following Alec Baldwin, Harri- son Ford, and Ben Affleck. Ryan’s adven- tures and misadventures are shown early on. They range from serving as an officer in Afghanistan, piloting a helicopter that is blown out of the sky, and recuperating from his injuries in a Washington hospital. Keira Knightley plays Cathy Muller, the woman in his life. Russian super-spy Viktor Cherevin (Kenneth Branagh), channeling every col- orful James Bond villain, is determined to get the attention of the world through a financial and terrorist attack on the United States. Ryan has to stop him. The movie draws on the 007 movies, “Mission: Impossible,” and the Bourne series, but fails to carve out its own identity. Pine is fine, given the uninspired material, and the action scenes are elaborately staged. The movie, however, feels like something viewers have seen before. Extras on the two-disc Blu-ray/DVD combo pack include deleted and expanded scenes, commentary from director Kenneth Branagh, a profile of Jack Ryan, several making-of featurettes, and a digital HD copy. “Alan Partridge” (Magnolia) is based on a British television character played by Steve Coogan (“Philomena”). Coogan rec- reates the role in this feature film. Alan is a 55-year-old DJ whose small Norwich radio station has just been taken over by a con- glomerate. The new owners have brought in some young talent to do the morning show. Senior radio personalities Alan and his friend Pat (Colm Meaney) begin to feel Liam Neeson stars in ‘Non-Stop.’ their own jobs are shaky. Comic madness escalates when the station comes under siege and its employees are held hostage. There are elements here of Paddy Chayef- sky’s “Network,” “The Colbert Report,” “Saturday Night Live” sketch comedy, with a sprinkling of “Dog Day Afternoon” for dramatic measure. Since Coogan has played the role for 20 years, he completely inhab- its Alan and is extremely funny in both his quieter and more manic moments. Special features on the Blu-ray release include a making-of featurette and a profile of Alan Partridge. “Amen” (Cohen Media Group), a film by Costa-Gavras, is an exploration of the Cath- olic Church’s failure to speak out against the Holocaust. Kurt Gerstein (Ulrich Tukur) was a scientist whose eyewitness report (continued on Crossword page) Page 26 THE VILLADOM TIMES I & III • June 11, 2014 DVD releases (continued from Restaurant page) was used as a document to verify the extermination camps. Gerstein was a chemical engineer and army lieu- tenant working on purifying the drinking water to stop the spread of typhus. Through his father’s connections with the Gestapo, he was recruited by the Doctor (Ulrich Muhe) into the SS for his chemical skills. He developed Zyklon B, the gas used in the Nazi mass asphyxiation chambers, as he naively thought this compound would only be used to purify water. Through the program’s suc- cess, Gerstein’s status rose. The film unmasks the perpetrators of this evil and illustrates the thin line walked by those courageous enough to mount some form of protest. Costa-Gavras points out the moral deficiencies of both the Church and political leaders to do anything to halt the Holocaust. The strength of the movie is not in bringing out new informa- tion, but is underscoring that millions of lives might have been spared if more people had acted. Blu-ray features include audio commentary with Costa-Gavras and the BBC documentary “Pope Pius XII: The Pope, the Jews, and the Nazis.” “Visitors” (Cinedigm) is the fourth collaboration of director Godfrey Reggio and composer Philip Glass, advancing the film form pioneered by “The Qatsi Tril- ogy,” the non-spoken narrative experience where each viewer’s response is radically different, yet extremely visceral. In “Visitors,” the focus is less on landscapes and more on the human face. There are close-ups of individu- als and groups, children and adults, against a black back- ground, staring straight into the camera, sometimes with glimmers of expression. The series of faces is occasion- ally broken with shots reminiscent of the trilogy, includ- ing a Ferris wheel, a moonscape, and trees growing in water. This odd documentary is hardly for everyone. Though it is only 80 minutes long, Reggio’s decision to limit the number of shots to 74 gives the film a much longer feel. The editing is not exactly action flick speed. The staring faces and Glass’ music provide a trance-like feel. In 1964, Andy Warhol made “Empire,” a film slightly longer than eight hours, in which the camera focuses solely on the Empire State Building. “Visitors” is not quite that static, but it does challenge the viewer’s patience. Blu- ray extras include interviews with Reggio and Glass, a making-of featurette, and behind-the-scenes footage. June 11, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I & III • Page 27 ��������������������������� 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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AK/MK Prayer to St. Jude Oh, Holy St. Jude, apostle and martyr. Great in virtue and rich in miracles; near kinsman of Jesus Christ; faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need. To you I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present urgent petition. In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. St. Jude, pray for us all who invoke your aid. Amen. Say three Our Fathers, Hail Marys and Glorias. Publication must be promised. This novena has never been known to fail. This novena must be said for 9 consecutive days. My prayers were answered. Thank you, St. Jude. mr RELIGIOUS Thank You St. Jude cont. from preceding page Prayer to St. Clare May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glori- fied, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for us St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, help of the hopeless, pray for us. Say this prayer nine times a day by the ninth day, your prayer will be answered. Publi- cation must be promised. Thank you St. Jude. ev Ask St. Clare for 3 favors, 1 business, 2 impossible. Say 9 Hail Marys for 9 days with lighted candles. Pray whether you believe or not. Publish the 9th day. “May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised, adored & glori- fied today & every day.” Request will be granted no matter how impossible it seems. Publication must be promised. Thank you for answering my prayer. kr Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Prayer to the Blessed Virgin (Never known to fail) Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splen- dor of heaven, Mother of the Son of God. Immacu- late Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help me and show me, herein you are my mother. Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth! I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in this necessity There are none that can withstand your power. Oh, show me herein, you are my mother. Oh, Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3x). Holy Mother, I place this cause in your hands (3x). Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goals. You who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances in my life you are with me, I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things as you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy toward me and mine. The person must say this prayer 3 consecu- tive days. After 3 days, the request will be granted. This prayer must be published after the favor is granted. 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The library is located at 470 DeKorte Drive. Lions Carnival comes to town Interior design professional wins two international awards Design professional Tammy Vallar, owner of the Decorating Den Interiors franchise of Franklin Lakes, received a top honor in her com- pany’s 30th International Dream Room competi- tion. Her design and fur- nishings for an elegant family room were judged best among 38 first-time entries. “The room features warm fabrics that play nicely off the blue-gray granite of the fireplace,” Vallar said, “and the window treatments are designed to soften the Tammy Vallar’s elegant family room design dramatic effect of the cathedral ceilings and accentuate the beautiful windows. 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We bring samples directly to est certified design professionals in our company, which the client’s home or office and provide complimentary makes it even more meaningful.” design services and installation.” Her room design also earned third-place in the family Decorating Den Interior’s room makeovers have been room category in the overall competition that was judged featured in such publications as “Good Housekeeping;” by a panel of U.S. and Canadian interior design journal- “Arabella,” the Canadian magazine of art, architecture, ists. and design; “Better Homes and Gardens;” “Woman’s “Having just returned from (the company’s) confer- Day;” “House Beautiful;” and “House and Garden.” In ence, I have access to an extensive library of before and addition, the company has been featured in a variety of after high resolution digital photographs featuring the design segments on HGTV and The Discovery Channel. top room makeovers that were discussed in design ses- Decorating Den Interiors was founded in 1969 and has sions, which makes for an ideal workshop or seminar pro- interior design professionals and decorators throughout gram for organizations looking for meeting programs. I the U.S. and Canada. Visit www.tammyvallar.decorat- have great ideas we can share,” she said. “We represent ingden.com for additional information. Trustees A scene from a previous Lions Club carnival The Wyckoff and Franklin Lakes Lions Clubs will host a carnival at McBride Field on Franklin Lake Road in Franklin Lakes June 18 through 22. This annual event will feature rides, games, and food. Hours will be 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 6 to 11 p.m. on Friday, 3 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, and 3 to 9 p.m. on Sunday. Wristband nights, which allow unlimited admission to the amusement rides, are set for Wednesday and Sunday. Proceeds from the event will benefit the two local clubs. Chief retires (continued from page 5) Seltenrich said police work is very rewarding because “you get to serve your community and it’s a job where you can do positive things every day when you come to work.” He concluded, “I’ve really enjoyed the job, but it is time to move on and to do something different.” At its next work session, the Franklin Lakes Borough Council is expected to discuss the process that will be fol- lowed to find a replacement for Seltenrich. (continued from page 10) overall in the Bergen County Regional Academic Decath- lon competition this year and third in the Oral Super Quiz. Ramapo Decathlon Team Coach Meredith Noah con- gratulated the Indian Hills team. She pointed out that both schools are always ranked at the top in these competitions because of the strong support they receive from the admin- istration and the students’ families. She emphasized the huge commitment the teams must make from September until the competitions, usually in February of each year, studying 10 topics for the decathlon competition while keeping up with the school’s curriculum. The United States Academic Decathlon is an annual high school academic competition organized by the non- profit United States Academic Decathlon Association. The competition consists of seven multiple choice tests, two performance events, and an essay. Patricia Wehran of Indian Hills High School and Greg Hudak of Ramapo High School, who were the recipients of the 2014 Bergen County Teacher Award, were also hon- ored at the board meeting. In addition, resolutions honoring the two student repre- sentatives to the school board during the past school year were read into the record. Jesse Rao of Indian Hills and Steve Evangelista of Ramapo were lauded for their efforts to enhance the communication process between the stu- dents of the Indian Hills and Ramapo and the board of education. During this meeting, the appointment of Beverly MacKay as the school district’s new superintendent was confirmed by a unanimous vote of the school board. MacKay, who was formerly the director of curriculum and articulation, was appointed to a five-year term extending through July 1, 2019. Page 30 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • June 11, 2014 How to help students who get distracted Today’s students have more gadgets at their disposal than ever before. As tech- nology like tablets and smartphones have become more prevalent in the lives of adults, such devices also have become more commonplace in the classroom. Some kids thrive when teachers use technology to enhance lesson plans, while others may be distracted by access to technology. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, attention deficit hyper- activity disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common childhood disorders. ADHD can make it difficult for kids to maintain focus in the classroom, and that focus may be enhanced or further compromised by technology that is capable of serving many different functions. Kids who use the technology to their advantage may find it improves their ability to grasp lessons, but some kids may be distracted by devices or even other items in the classroom that make it difficult for them to absorb lessons. Par- ents concerned about their kids’ ability to cope with distractions in the classroom and at home can take the following steps in an effort to help youngsters improve their aca- demic performance. Speak to the teacher about seating assignments. Students who find it difficult to focus in the classroom may benefit from new seating assignments. Windows or high- traffic areas of the classroom, such as door- ways, can compromise a student’s ability to focus. In addition, the back of the classroom is not the ideal spot for youngsters who find it difficult to focus on the teacher, as teach- ers may not notice kids in the back of the class as readily as they might with students sitting in the front of the room. Encourage participation. Many teachers recognize the value of active participation in the classroom, but kids who are strug- gling to focus may shy away from par- ticipating because they are worried about embarrassing themselves in front of their classmates. Parents and teachers can work with students to encourage them to partici- pate, reassuring them that they do not need to be experts on a given subject to contrib- ute to lessons. Even if students’ participa- tion is limited to asking questions rather than answering them, encouraging kids to raise their hands and participate in class may help them focus more on the lessons being discussed. Minimize distractions at home. Kids who have no trouble focusing in the class- room may find it is a whole different ball- game when they arrive home to study or do their homework. Mom and Dad no doubt have their own gadgets around the house, and such devices and television may be too difficult for youngsters to ignore. At home, parents can create a safe haven from dis- traction by designating a room or area of the house for schoolwork. Such areas should be clear of distractions like television, tele- phones, video game consoles, and other gadgets that can compromise a student’s focus. Make such areas off limits to cellu- lar phones and block social media websites from computers in such rooms so kids are not tempted to spend study time chatting with friends online. If a child’s study area is not in a separate room of the house, par- ents should avoid turning on the television until kids have finished their studies for the night. Consider playing games designed to improve attention and focus. Games designed to improve attention can be a fun way for parents to help their youngsters conquer their concentration issues. For example, the creators behind Lumosity.com collaborated with researchers from univer- sities around the world in an effort to design games to improve visual attention in people of various ages and backgrounds. Few kids are not enamored with games, and games to improve focus and attention may help kids without making them feel as though they are back in a classroom. Parents can speak with their child’s teacher to deter- mine which games might be best suited for their youngsters. June 11, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 31 Child Protection Improvements Act gets summer push As summer approaches, Senator Charles Schumer (NY) announced that he is putting on a full court press to pass the Child Pro- tection Improvements Act. The bill (S.1362 and H.R. 3902) would finally close a loop- hole in the federal law that prevents youth- serving organizations, such as camps, from gaining access to federal criminal background checks on new employees and volunteers. The bill is enthusiastically sup- ported by the American Camp Associa- tion. This bipartisan bill would expand and make permanent a background check pilot program created in the PROTECT Act of 2004. The bill would allow youth-serving organizations access to timely, inexpensive, fingerprint-based checks of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s criminal records database. As participants in the pilot pro- gram, ACA is encouraged by the Senator’s call to move the bill swiftly through Con- gress. Under the pilot program, of the nearly 90,000 checks conducted, 6.1 percent returned with records that deemed appli- cants unfit to work with children. Forty percent of these were convicted in another state, meaning only a national search would have caught the criminal record. A signifi- cant number of these individuals showed a different name on their record than the one they used to apply. “As a constant advocate for child safety, ACA supports passing legislation that provides access to vital information that can help keep our children safe,” said Peg Smith, ACA’s chief executive officer. “By allowing access to the FBI database, youth- serving organizations will be able to get timely, accurate, and affordable background checks on staff and volunteers.” “Children deserve all the safety precau- tions that are possible,” said Susie Lupert, executive director of the American Camp Association, New York and New Jersey. “That is why it is imperative that youth organizations that serve children, such as camps, have access to the FBI database, which will allow for thorough background checks of employees who may potentially be working with children.” ACA thanks Senator Schumer and his counterparts in the House, Representatives Adam Schiff and Mike Rogers, for their dedicated work on this important issue. ACA is calling the youth-development community to action to advocate for swift passage of the bill. ACA partners with other youth-serv- ing organizations to support this legisla- tion, including the Afterschool Alliance, America’s Promise Alliance, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Camp Fire USA, Communities in Schools, Inc., First Focus, GLSEN — the Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Net- work, MENTOR/National Mentoring Part- nership, National Collaboration for Youth, and YMCA of the USA. The American Camp Association® works to preserve, promote, and enhance the camp experience for children and adults. ACA-Accredited® camp programs ensure that children are provided with a diversity of educational and developmentally challeng- ing learning opportunities. There are over 2,400 ACA-accredited camps that meet up to 280 health and safety standards. For more information, visit www.ACAcamps.org. Page 32 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, III & IV • June 11, 2014