March 19, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I Franklin Lakes Scribe Tea Party to meet The Franklin Lakes Tea Party will meet on Tuesday, March 18 at 7 p.m. at the Franklin Lakes Ambulance Corps Building located on Bender Court. Lauren Thomson, who has been working with members of Congress to bring greater attention to human trafficking, will share her experiences and work toward eradicating this crime. Also on the agenda will be an update on Americans for Prosperity activities and plans for the year by the New Jersey director, Daryn Iwicki. All are welcome and refreshments will be served. Library presents ‘A Tribute to the Legends’ Linda Ipanema and Stan Edwards will perform “A Trib- ute to the Legends” at the Franklin Lakes Public Library on Sunday, March 30. This 2 p.m. concert will feature the con- tributions of great singers of yesterday -- from Al Jolson to Billy Joel, and Doris Day to Gladys Knight, the program will include singers and songs of the ‘30s through the ‘70s. All are welcome. Seats will be available on a first come basis. For more information, call (201) 891-2224. Horvath mounts library exhibit Ed Horvath is displaying his oil paintings at the Frank- lin Lakes Public Library during the month of March. This art director and illustrator attended the School of Visual Arts in New York. The library is located at 470 DeKorte Drive. For more information, call (201) 891-2224. Seniors plan events The Franklin Lakes Seniors will celebrate Saint Pat- rick’s Day with a luncheon on Wednesday, March 19. The event will be held at 12:30 p.m. in the firehouse located on Bender Court. During this event, participants may make reservations for the club’s April 23 anniversary luncheon at the Brick House in Wyckoff and the trip to the Showboat Casino. Future events will include a trip to Sight and Sound The- ater in April and a show at LiGresi’s in Staten Island in May. Membership is open to residents age 55 and older. Dues are $5. Anyone interested in joining may call Linda at (201) 891-5927. School board seeks to fill vacancy The Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School Board of Education is seeking a Franklin Lakes resident who wishes to fill the unexpired term of Debra Strauss, who recently resigned from the board. The appointee will serve through the end of 2014. Interested community members may submit a letter of interest to Business Administrator/Board Secretary Frank C. Ceurvels at the Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School District Board of Education, 131 Yawpo Avenue, Oakland, New Jersey 07436 by March 20. Letters of inter- est will be reviewed by the board and an interview schedule will be established. The legal requirements for the position are as follows: U.S. citizenship and a minimum of one year of residency in the school district; no interest in, any contract with, or claim against, the board; and the ability to read and write. Candidates may not hold any other elected office and must be registered to vote in the district. The board must fill the vacancy within 65 days from Feb. 24. Dorney presents children’s art program The Franklin Lakes Public Library invites children in grades three and up to “Art Kids Rule” on Thursday, March 27 at 4 p.m. Brandon Dorney of Arts Kids Academy will present this interactive art experience. Attendees will dis- cover the waterscapes of Claude Monet and create a mas- terpiece of their own. This program is for Franklin Lakes residents. Registration may be completed by calling (201) 891-2224 or by visiting the library at 470 DeKorte Drive during regular hours. Learn about New Jersey’s film industry Walter Choroszewski will present “Cinema & Televi- sion: The New Jersey Connection” on Thursday, March 18. This 7 p.m. program will be held at the Franklin Lakes Library at 470 DeKorte Drive. Learn about New Jersey’s silent film history, the state’s recent popularity in movies and reality television, and its historic contributions to American cinema and television – from Edison’s Black Maria Studio to the numerous Jersey- born artists who have starred on the big and small screens. For details, call the library at (201) 891-2224. Computer classes available The Franklin Lakes Library will offer a class on Gmail 101 Thursday, March 20 at 11 a.m. Learn all about this popular e-mail service. The class will provide instructions for composing, formatting, and responding to e-mails and organizing messages. To participate in this class, attendees will need to have basic computer skills. Registration is required. Non-residents will be invited to join the waiting list and will be contacted if space is avail- able. To register, call the reference desk at (201) 891-2224. The library is located at 470 DeKorte Drive. Student performance announced Students at Franklin Lakes Middle School will pres- ent a production of Disney’s “High School Musical Junior Version.” Performances will be March 21 at 7:30 p.m., March 22 at 8 p.m., and March 23 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10. To purchase tickets, contact Christine Christopoul at • Page 23 cmchristo@aol.com. This program is sponsored by the school’s PTA and Drama Club. Library board to meet The Franklin Lakes Library Board of Trustees will meet on Wednesday, March 19 in the Local History Room of the library at 470 DeKorte Drive. The 7 p.m. meeting is open to the public. For more information, call (20) 891-2224. Gallagher to perform Kurt Gallagher will entertain families and children of all ages on Thursday, March 20 at the Franklin Lakes Library at 470 DeKorte Drive. Gallagher will perform his imagina- tive, interactive program that will have the audience laugh- ing and dancing along. Registration for the 4 p.m. concert is under way. To register, call (201) 891-2224 or visit www. franklinlakeslibrary.org. Safety award (continued from page 4) to the taxpayers.” The Safety Committee’s membership includes Police Chief Benjamin Fox, Fire Chief Lou Graglia, part-time Administrative Assistant Jackie Denequolo, Chief Finan- cial Officer Diana McCleod, Municipal Clerk Joyce Santi- mauro, Court Administrator Paulette Scandone, Recreation Director Andy Wingfield, Building Inspector Thomas Gensheimer, Public Works Manager Scott Fisher, Tax Assessor Assistant Susan DeRosa, Township Engineer Mark DiGennaro, and Don and Jane Healty of the Wyckoff Ambulance Corps. Prison terms (continued from page 4) woman were approached by two young men, one carrying a baseball bat and the other carrying an iron pipe. They beat the young man, leaving injuries that required stitches and attention at Valley Hospital. The actors stole the victim’s cell phone and smashed it, and took the money out of his wallet. They left him lying on the ground. The woman then drove the assailants away in her car. She was arrested that same night on charges of robbery and theft with deadly weapons involved and was lodged in Bergen County Jail in lieu of $50,000. Wyckoff and Bergen County police work, with the help of other towns, located the three male suspects. The sentencing, which took place on March 7, followed guilty pleas by all four accused persons. J. KOSTER