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June 18, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 27
Wyckoff Wanderings
Ladies Auxiliary installs officers
The Wyckoff Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary recently
held an Installation Dinner at Aldo’s Restaurant. The fol-
lowing officers were installed: President Lisa LoRusso,
Vice President Rita Alfano, Recording Secretary Joy
McCracken, Corresponding Secretary Lois Ciampo, Com-
pany #1 Treasurer Suse Bell, and Company #2 Treasurer
Sue Graglia.
Several members were recognized for their years of
service to the auxiliary. Honorees included Jackie Gaeta,
Lisa Koeber, and Sue Zivkovich, five years; Lori Brock, 10
years; Heather Alnor and Lidia Kozlowski, 15 years; Lisa
Martin, 20 years; Linda Brock and Carol Byma, 40 years;
and Eva Hopf, 60 years.
Any spouse or blood relative of a Wyckoff firefighter is
eligible to join the auxiliary. Call (201) 891-1348 for further
information. Lions Carnival comes to town
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
Local students honored
The following students from Wyckoff have been named
to the Dean’s List for the spring 2014 semester: Matthew
Brand, University of Vermont; Kate Brennan, James Madi-
son University; Madeline Brady, James Madison Uni-
versity; Blair Diehl, University of Vermont; Kara Elyse
Diprizito, Clemson University; Allyson K. Gilard, Coastal
Carolina University; Caitlin Izzo, University of New
Haven; Brittany Jeffers, James Madison University; Lind-
say Catherine Kilpatrick, Clemson University; Tyler Kolli-
nok, Lebanon Valley College; Zachary Leibowitz, Hofstra
Golf Outing nets $25K for fields
Howie Felixbrod, former NFL player Stephen Baker, and Mitch Roman.
Blue Moon Mexican Cafe raised $25,000 at its first
Golf Outing at The Knoll West Country Club. Proceeds
were devoted to the Wyckoff Parks and Recreation
Foundation’s effort to put a new turf field complex at
Pulis Field behind the Wyckoff Family YMCA.
Howie Felixbrod from Blue Moon and Mitch Roman
chaired the outing and were very pleased with its suc-
cessful outcome.
“We expected to maybe raise $12,000 to $15,000,
but with the help of many members of our great com-
munity, we pushed that number much higher,” said
Roman. This fundraiser, which included golf, lunch, and
dinner, was accentuated by special appearances on the
University; Marica Lesznik, Washington College; Alexan-
dra Levy, Washington College (Maryland); Melanie Lewis,
University of Vermont; Jocelyn Maturo, (President’s List)
Clemson University; Isabelle Nochta, James Madison Uni-
Bolger Community Center
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minimal use of natural
resources. The design
reused materials from the
original building, includ-
ing wood siding and wood
beams, and specified locally
sourced materials with high
recycled content.
On the exterior of the
building, permeable pavers
were used to reduce runoff,
drought-tolerant plants that
require less water were used
for landscape, and high
reflective roofing mate-
rial was installed to reduce
heat island effect and ther-
mal gains. A bike rack and
preferred parking spaces
for fuel efficient cars were
provided to encourage envi-
ronmentally-friendly modes
of transportation and help
reduce carbon emissions.
An eagle finial adorns the roof of the new building
The barn conversion saved
the structure from demolition,
since its former owner had tried unsuccessfully numerous details need to be worked out and
to sell it for development. The barn did not policies put in place before the corps can
qualify for historic designation even though begin renting it.
“We look forward to renting it. It will
it is part of the historic Granite Linen Mills
definitely raise awareness of the ambulance
property. Dr. Kooreman said the second-floor corps and be a great source of income for
community center will probably not be us, but we want to start off doing it right,”
available until sometime this fall. He said Dr. Kooreman explained.
golf course by former NFL players John Baker, Stephen
Baker, Dave O’Neill, and local resident Brian Saxton.
“Many of our golfers said it was one of the best out-
ings that they’ve been to,” Felixbrod said. “Everyone
went home with something from golf balls to a TV.”
Mitch Baker from Team Baker Collection in Mid-
land Park donated two guitars signed by members of
Lynyrd Skynyrd and a Derek Jeter commemorative
uniform, all of which drew top dollar. Devon Fine Jew-
elers was a major event sponsor.
“We are already looking forward to next year,”
Felixbrod said.
Blue Moon Mexican Café is located in the Boulder
Run Shopping Center in Wyckoff.
versity; Samantha Poremba, Elizabethtown College (Penn-
sylvania); Arianna Rubinetti, Clemson University; Carolyn
Sundstrom, Connecticut College; and Olivia J. Surgent,
Hamilton College.