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All proceeds from the shop benefit residents, patients, and clients of the center. For more information, call (201) 848-5946. Support our Troops Night set The eighth annual Support Our Troops and Honor Our Veterans Night will be held Nov. 12 at the Mahwah Bar & Grill, 2 Island Road. From 5 to 10 p.m. the restaurant will donate 10 percent of dinner sales (food only) to the Mahwah Marine Moms/North Jersey Military Moms. Proceeds from this evening will help the moms continue their mission of sending a “little bit of home” to deployed troops. During the fundraiser, the moms will share infor- mation about Wreaths across America set for Dec. 13. For more information, visit www.mahwahmarinemoms.com or e-mail mahwahmarinemoms@yahoo.com. The MMM/ NJMM is a 501 c(3) organization. Fall Craft Show announced The Paramus Catholic Fall Craft Show will be held Sunday, Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The school is located at 425 Paramus Road in Paramus. There will be 130 exhibi- tors from four states with crafts, art, and photographs. The show will also feature a bake table, a basket fundraiser, and a breakfast and lunch menu. Admission is $3; children under age 10 will be admit- ted free. Please note that baby strollers are not permitted. For more information, call (201) 666-1340 or visit www. pjspromotions.com. Foundation hosts Butterfly Ball Julia’s Butterfly Foundation will host its Ninth Annual Butterfly Ball on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 7 p.m. to midnight at the Tides Estate in North Haledon. The all-volunteer organization provides financial assistance to terminally and chronically ill children to improve their quality of life. The Butterfly Ball, the main fundraising event for the foundation, will include auctions. Music will be provided by ESP Entertainment. The foundation is the recipient of NJ Monthly’s 2014 Seeds of Hope Award, designed to celebrate the work of the most dedicated volunteers in New Jersey. To make a financial contribution or to purchase tick- ets to the Butterfly Ball, visit http://www.juliasbutterfly- foundation.org and click on the link on the home page. To donate an item to the auction, e-mail info@jualisbutterfly foundaiton.org. Band celebrates 60 th Anniversary The Waldwick Band will celebrate its 60th Anniversary as it opens its 2014-15 winter season on Sunday, Nov. 9. The free 2:30 p.m. concert will be held at the Village School at 100 West Prospect Street in Waldwick. The featured soloist will be flutist Sean Marron, 13, an eighth grader at George Washington Middle School in Ridgewood. He is the principal flutist of the Newark Youth Symphony and has twice received blue ribbons at flute competitions. His teacher is Nancy Horowitz, principal flutist of the Waldwick Band. For his debut as a soloist with the Waldwick Band, Marron will perform the “Chaminade Concertino for Flute.” The band, under the baton of Music Director Edmund A. Moderacki, will open the concert with its 2014-15 signature piece, John Centenaro’s “Waldwick Band Festival March,” composed for the band’s 50th Anniversary. Moderacki will conduct the ensemble in Verdi’s “Sicilian Vespers Over- ture” and Howard Hanson’s “Chorale and Alleluia.” Also on the program will be Meyerbeer’s “Coronation March,” Johann Strauss’ “Chit Chat Polka,” Percy Grainger’s “Aus- tralian up Country Tune” and Richard Franko Goldman’s “Foundation March.” The concert will also include Steven Wilson to be honored at ‘Fall Night’ Pictured: Jerry and Lorraine Kallman, Ridgewood, Fall Night co-chairs; Michael Tozzoli, CEO, West Bergen; Chrissie Lijoi, Creative Chocolates, Woodland Park; Lee Schaeffer, COO, West Bergen; Chef Rulber Menendez, Restaurant L, Allendale; Gavin Murphy, general manager, Roots Steakhouse, Ridgewood; Executive Chef Rocco Russo, Masina Trat- toria, Weehawken; Executive Chef Michael Pereira, Roots Steakhouse, Ridgewood; Chuck Russo, owner, Carlo Rus- so’s Wine & Spirit World, Ho-Ho-Kus; Chef Jimmy Perides, Biagio’s/The Terrace, Paramus; Anthony De Pinto, manager, Ben and Jerry’s, Ridgewood; and Steve Cohen of the Modern Jazz Quartet. Not pictured: Baked in a Cup, Ramsey; Blue Moon Mexican Café, Wyckoff; Cakepops for You, Ridgewood; Clementine Caterers, Wayne; Esty Street, Park Ridge; Food Evolution, Montvale; Francesco’s Restaurant, Woodland Park; The Kitchen, Englewood; Park & Orchard, East Rutherford; The Plum & The Pear, Wyckoff; St. Eve’s, Ho-Ho-Kus; Sanzari’s New Bridge Inn, New Milford; Shop Rite, Ramsey; Sugarflake Bakery, Westwood; The Village Green, Ridgewood; and The Village Grille, Waldwick. On Nov. 10 at 7 p.m., the area’s finest restaurants and caterers will join together at The Terrace, 293 Para- mus Road in Paramus, for the 22 nd “A Fall Night of Fine Dining,” a fundraiser to benefit the programs and ser- vices of West Bergen Mental Healthcare, including the Center for Children and Youth in Ramsey. On this spe- cial occasion, West Bergen will honor Philip E. Wilson, West Bergen’s chairman, who will be retiring after 35 years of dedication and commitment to the agency. At the event, each restaurant will serve individual portions of its most innovative entrée, enabling attend- ees to experience a variety of cuisines. Chuck Russo, owner of Carlo Russo’s Wine and Spirit World in Ho- Bulla’s “Bond…James Bond” that contains the most mem- orable music from the movie series. The Waldwick Band was founded in 1954 by Dr. Walter Nallin, chairman of the music department of Baruch Col- lege of the City University of New York. The group was originally known as the Waldwick Fire Department Band and was formed to provide music for the fire department during parades. However, the band soon started present- ing concerts. In 1968, it was reorganized as the Commu- nity Band of Waldwick. Moderacki has led the band since 1978. The remaining concerts in the band’s winter series are scheduled for Feb. 7, March 15, and May 3. For more infor- mation, visit www.waldwickband.org. Sierra Club to host watershed program The North Jersey Sierra Club Chapter will present “Pro- tecting the Ramapo River Watershed” on Tuesday, Nov. 11. This program will be held at 7 p.m. at the Mahwah Public Library, 100 Ridge Road in Mahwah. Geoff Welch will discuss the history and ecology of one of the area’s prime sources of drinking water, the Ramapo River Watershed. Welch will also cover the threats to the watershed by pipelines and the proposed casino project in Sterling Forest. This free program is open to the public. Light refresh- ments will be served. Chamber schedules luncheon The Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce will host a Business Networking Luncheon on Thursday, Nov. 20 from noon to 2 p.m. at Restaurant L, 9 Franklin Turnpike in Allendale. John W. Aramini, owner and president of Aramini Man- agement, will present “Your Role as Brand and Marketing Champion.” Aramini will cover practical ideas on defining a brand as a foundation for creating a marketing plan. The luncheon is $40 for Chamber members and $55 for non-members. Advance registration is preferred; an addi- tional $5 processing fee will be charged if paid the day (continued on page 24) Ho-Kus, will select a variety of wines for the occasion. The Modern Jazz Quartet will perform classic standards and Broadway favorites. Sponsoring this year’s event is Boiling Springs Sav- ings Bank. Reservations for “A Fall Night” may be made on the website, www.afallnight.com or by contacting Carol Cohen at (201) 444-3550. Tickets are $175 per person and are tax deductible. Seating is limited. West Bergen is a non-profit organization providing a wide range of psychiatric and counseling services for all age groups with various levels of need. Call (201) 444- 3550 for more information. November 5, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 3 FLOW Area Superintendent expresses concern about alcohol use by Frank J. McMahon Ramapo Indian Hills High School Dis- trict Superintendent Beverly MacKay has sent a letter to parents, guardians, and stu- dents to remind them that underage drink- ing is against the law and any student found to be under the influence of alcohol or other illegal substances will be subject to both school and legal consequences. “While these penalties may hurt, they are minimal when compared to the more serious consequences of alcohol use, and abuse, by minors and, as a community, we must be vigilant about the dangerous behaviors in which our children are taking part,” MacKay said. Mackay pointed out that, over the pre- vious two weekends, three students who were intoxicated to the point of needing medical attention were taken by ambu- lance from high school football games. “Unfortunately, this culture of drink- ing and partying prior to school events is not just a problem facing our school dis- trict, but a problem facing school districts all over the county, state, and nation,” MacKay emphasized. “However, my pri- mary concern is our district and the safety of our students, parents, and community members who attend our games and other school events and activities.” MacKay issued a reminder that alcohol consumption on school property by anyone of any age is against the law, and parents and friends may not engage in any type of tailgating or partying on school property, including the school district’s parking lots, if there is alcohol being consumed and/or served. “Under no circumstance may any individual or community group consume or serve alcohol on school premises,” MacKay emphasized. She also advised that, effective imme- diately, the local police departments will be actively enforcing the law to ensure that the district’s campuses are drug and alcohol free. “We must all do our part in providing for a healthy and safe environment for our students,” MacKay said. “Parents and families are encouraged to attend our ath- letic competitions and enjoy socializing with friends and the community, while they model a healthy lifestyle for our stu- dents. “For the health and safety of our stu- dents, please join with our high school administrators, teachers, and coaches to help promote a culture where athletic competitions are about the game and not about the pre-game party.” According to the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, under- age drinking occurs when anyone under the minimum legal drinking age of 21 drinks alcohol, and it is a risk that attracts many developing adolescents and teens. The organization notes that, when young people try alcohol, they often do not real- ize the damaging effects drinking can have on their own lives, their families, and their communities. The institute notes that, in 2009, about 10.4 million people between ages 12 and 20 drank more than “just a few sips” of alcohol and, as kids get older, they drink more. By age 15, half of teens have had at least one drink. By age 18, more than 70 percent of teens have had at least one drink. On average, young people have about five drinks on a single occasion, which can be considered “binge drinking.” The NIH also reports that 5,000 people under age 21 die each year from alcohol- related car crashes, homicides, suicides, alcohol poisoning, and other injuries such as falls, burns, and drowning. In addition, more than 190,000 people under age 21 visited an emergency room for alcohol- related injuries in 2008 alone. The NIH states that drinking can cause kids to make poor decisions, which can then result in risky behavior like drinking and driving, sexual activity, or violence. Young people who drink are more likely to carry out, or be the victim of, a physical or sexual assault. According to the NIH, research shows that brain development continues well into a person’s twenties and alcohol can affect that development, and contribute to a range of problems. Page 4 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 5, 2014 Wyckoff Shredding event may have spared 92 trees by John Koster The Oct. 25 paper shredding event in Wyckoff netted 12,000 pounds of shred- ded paper, an amount computed to have saved 92 trees that did not need to be cut down for paper production. “Approximately 300 residents depos- ited their personal documents, which resulted in approximately 12,000 pounds -- or six tons -- of shredded recycled paper,” Wyckoff officials said. “Accord- ing to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, for every ton of paper that is recycled and redirected into post consumer products, 17 trees are allowed to grow and are not required as the raw material for the production of paper.” Wyckoff officials noted with approval that many of the people who came to have their documents shredded also took other materials to the Wyckoff Recycling Area near the shredder, located on West Main Street from 9 a.m. until noon on Oct. 25. Volunteers for the event included Ramapo High School students, Envi- ronmental Committee volunteers, Green Team Task Force volunteers, CERT mem- bers, Wyckoff Township Committee mem- bers, and Police Chief Benjamin C. Fox. Wyckoff officials continue to promote the goal of Nifty Fifty -- 50 percent of all solid waste recycled as opposed to dumped into landfills after long hauls in sanitation trucks. The September 2014 recycling figures for Wyckoff were the best ever reported and, at 38.09 percent of all solid waste, made a strong advance toward the stated goal of Nifty Fifty, which could save Wyckoff taxpayers as much as $100,000 a year if and when the 50 percent recycled figure becomes official. “The calculation is based the amount going to the landfill as opposed to the amount being sent to the recycling market,” a Wyckoff official explained. The figure for September 2014 repre- sents a considerable advance over the pre- vious yearly figure of 32.8 percent for the first six months of this year. Figures for 2012 indicated a recycling rate of 31.41 percent, which translated to 2,923 tons of recycled material sent to manufacturers who buy or accept recy- clable material as opposed to 6,383 tons of trash trucked 85 miles to a landfill dump- ing area in Pennsylvania. The 2012 figure was a slight improvement over the 2010 figure of 29 percent recycling or 2,725 tons sold or given to market as opposed to 6,662 tons sent on the truck trip to the Pennsylvania landfill. Wyckoff provides recycling so that almost everything, except formerly edible garbage, Styrofoam, and certain toxic substances can be disposed of in such a way as to keep items out of landfills and, in some cases, to garner revenue for the township. Single stream curb recycling accepts cardboard, all dry paper, plastic types numbered 1 through 7 (except Styrofoam, sometimes identified as #6), metal cans, and glass jars and bottles. The recycling center on West Main Street accepts televisions, computers, monitors, keyboards, tree branches, and scrap metal, which residents may drop off during specific hours. From Septem- ber through April, the hours are Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Large “white goods” such as washing machines, dryers, stoves, dehumidifiers, freezers, air conditions, and residential refrigerators may be picked up from curbs on Wednesdays. Advance notification is required. Students enjoy treats Students of St. Elizabeth School in Wyckoff enjoyed a fun filled night at the annual Trunk or Treat event. November 5, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 5 Midland Park Assessment report points to strong student achievement The 2013-14 assessment profile for the Midland Park School District presented at a recent meeting of the board of education shows that the district’s student achieve- ment on mandated state assessments is strong and that student cohort groups con- tinue to demonstrate proficiency in tested areas. The annual presentation fulfills statutory requirements for public report- ing of state-mandated benchmark assess- ments. “When we collaborate on this presen- tation, we ask many questions—such as, Is each individual student progressing over time and what school-specific infor- mation the data shows us that will help frame action plans? For us, assessments are not ‘gotcha’ experiences for students, teachers, and schools. Rather, we pride ourselves on using the data to help remain focused on effective instructional prac- tices that differentiate for student ability levels and result in engaging instruction,” commented Superintendent of Schools Dr. Marie Cirasella. The presentation included a review of the NJ Department of Education assess- ment program, which is the state’s man- dated accountability system for student achievement. New Jersey’s assessment program is aligned to the Common Core Standards, and students are tested in grades 3-8 and again in grade 11. Tested areas are English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics; and sci- ence and biology at specific grade levels. The High School Proficiency Assessment is identified as a “high stakes” or “gate- way test,” with required passing for high school graduation. Noteworthy highlights of the district’s student performance include: • Approximately 90 percent of the total Advanced Placement student population scored a 3 or better on the AP exam (NJ average is 74.2 percent); • SAT scores continue an upward trend, with the district scoring well above state and national scores; • HSPA ELA Advanced Proficiency remains above 50 percent; • NJASK ELA student cohort scores evidence proficiency level gains ranging from 8-11 percent in grades 4, 5 and 8; • NJASK math student cohort scores evidence proficiency level gains ranging from 5-11 percent in grades 4 and 5; • NJASK science scores maintained a high level of proficiency. The presentation also identified a minor, anticipated dip in the ELA seventh grade student cohort scores. Dr. Cira- sella said that remediation activities are identified in school-based action plans and that the administration is targeting instructional support endeavors to build sustainable strategies in preparation for the upcoming online state assessments (PARCC). Though the PARCC scores will not count until 2019, it will be a revolution- ary undertaking. It will be administered entirely on computers, using a Google format to target students needs based on their scores, and to provide teachers with results right away. Students will not have the opportunity to guess and will have to explain their answers, according to June Chang, the district’s director of curricu- lum, instruction, and assessment. High School Principal Nick Capuano said PARCC instruction in grades seven through 12 is being applied throughout the curriculum and across departments, delving more deeply into subject matter to meet PARCC expectations, with what they learn in one class reinforced in others. (continued on page 25) Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 5, 2014 Franklin Lakes Borough councilman receives Bar Association honor by Frank J. McMahon Franklin Lakes Councilman Charles J.X. Kahwaty is the 2014 Honorable Peter Ciolino Professional Lawyer of the Year according to the Bergen County Bar Asso- ciation and the New Jersey Commission on Professionalism in the Law. A proclamation in honor of Kahwaty was read at the borough council meeting held on Oct. 21 and Mayor Frank Bivona, on behalf of himself and the council, and the residents of the borough, congratulated Kahwaty. Kahwaty received the standing applause of the mayor and the council and those pres- ent at that meeting. “It is no surprise to me that Charlie was selected for this prestigious award given his professionalism and leadership qualities. He’s an asset to our community,” Bivona said. Kahwaty thanked the governing body, and said, “I was generally stunned by the recognition of the mayor and council.” He said the recognition was all the more heart- warming in that it came from his fellow council members. A Franklin Lakes resident, Kahwaty received the award at a special dinner spon- sored by the Bergen County Bar Association held at Seasons Restaurant in Washington Township on Oct. 14. A similar ceremony sponsored by the New Jersey State Bar Association for all county recipients of the award was held at the Imperia in Somerset on Oct. 22. Kahwaty maintains his legal practice in Ridgewood and is a past president of the Bergen County Bar Association. He is the latest recipient of the award, which is given annually to lawyers who have dem- onstrated, by virtue of their conduct, com- petence, and demeanor, a positive example for others in the legal profession. “In whatever capacity you have inter- acted with Charlie, meeting Charlie you always have the same opinion, a professional and a gentleman, who is dili- gent, compassionate, loyal, hard working, and someone who never says ‘no,’’’ Oakland Mayor Linda Schwager said of Khawaty in her presentation speech at the Bergen County ceremony. The award is named in memory of the late Honorable Peter Ciolino, a distinguished judge and attorney with 50 years of exceptional service to the pro- fession. A lifelong New Jersey resi- dent, Ciolino was a highly- regarded attorney and member of the New Jersey State Judi- ciary. In 1963, he was appointed municipal judge for the City of Clifton. He served in that capac- ity for six years, but left his pri- vate practice in 1970 when he was appointed a Passaic County District Court judge. Between 1970 and 1997, he served in District Court, County Court, and Superior Court, Chancery Division. He was an assignment judge in Passaic County Supe- rior Court and an assignment judge in Bergen County Supe- rior Court until he ended his judicial career. He died in Janu- ary 2009. Charles J.X. Kahwaty November 5, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 7 Midland Park Officials seek to pursue light duty option Some Midland Park Borough Coun- cil members want to look into allowing employees on medical leave to return to work and perform light duty if not able to return to their full responsibilities. Modi- fied duty is not offered to any employee in the borough. “Some could do some duty. They are out on full pay; they might as well be doing something,” said Councilwoman Nancy Peet. Councilman Jack Considine agreed, asking Mayor Patrick “Bud” O’Hagan to look into what the Joint Insurance Fund permits. The mayor serves on the JIFF’s board of directors. Peet, who works as a risk manager in pri- vate life, said that the employee who comes back to work at light/modified duty is likely to recover more quickly and feels more pro- ductive. “My experience and belief is that by returning injured employees back to work through transitional duty tasks and con- tinually transitioning them to an increased work capacity, you can help control medical costs and keep indemnity expenses as low as possible,” Peet said. O’Hagan said that the JIFF has been dis- cussing the light duty option, but that any Running for a good cause President Mary Ann Vanelli, 5K Co-chair Cheryl Crocitto and Vice President Chris Odell of the Midland Park Public Education Foundation present Midland Park Mayor Patrick ‘Bud’ O’Hagan with a T-shirt from the organization’s first 5K Run, held in September as a fund- raiser. Each borough council member also received a shirt in appreciation of the governing body’s support of the popular event, in which 300 runners and walkers participated. Next year’s event will be held on Sept. 12, according to Vanelli. changes would have to be approved by the 38 member towns and ultimately by union contracts. He said getting people off Work- man’s Comp as quickly as possible is a win/ win for the insurance company. O’Hagan said if an employee is on medi- cal leave, he/she goes out on disability and collects workman’s compensation insurance until able to return to his/her full duties, directly costing the borough nothing until then. But if the employee returns on light duty, he/she now gets fully paid by the bor- ough but cannot perform all the duties, pos- sibly necessitating hiring someone else. In the case of a police officer, he said, there is no such thing as light duty because an offi- cer either can go on patrol or not. “There is nothing else for them to do. There are no other jobs. We don’t have a full time police desk or dispatch service,” O’Hagan said. Peet said “the thought is not just about saving money but for the betterment of our employees and their wellbeing. Light duty must be appropriate and meet the guide- lines as set forth by the treating physician,” she said. The mayor said light duty is not practi- cal for a small town such as Midland Park because the jobs are limited and there isn’t enough light work to keep someone busy full time. Light duty usually means giving the employees a different job altogether, and the town does not have that luxury, he said. Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 5, 2014 Wyckoff Wanderings Veterans Day Service set Midland Park/Wyckoff VFW Post 7086 will conduct a Veterans Day Service on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. The ser- vice will be held at Veteran’s Plaza at Wortendyke Station located at Central and Greenwood avenues in Midland Park. Midland Park Mayor Bud O’Hagan will serve as master of ceremonies and Corporal Amy Steppe of the U.S. Marine Corps will be the guest speaker. The public is invited to join in honoring all past and present veterans and their sacrifices for the nation. VFW Post 7086 welcomes area veterans, male and female, to its meetings on the first Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. The post is located at 28 Faner Road in Mid- land Park. Gardeners to learn about bonsai John Michalski will present “An Introduction to Bonsai” at the Nov. 12 meeting of the Wyckoff Area Garden Club. The group will meet at 7 p.m. in the Monroe Room at the Wyckoff Public Library, 200 Woodland Avenue in Wyckoff. Michalski will bring a variety of bonsai examples to demystify bonsai theory, training, cultivation, and the tools of the trade. Attendees are invited to bring their own bonsai and have their questions on bonsai care and upkeep answered. Michalski is a public school teacher and bonsai artist with over 20 years of experience collecting, growing, and training bonsai. He is a past president of the Great Swamp Bonsai Society. All are invited. For more information, call (201) 723- 1065 or visit www.wyckoffgc.org. 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. “Chef” (2014) starring Jon Favreau, Robert Downey Jr., and Scarlett Johansson will be the feature on Nov. 10. A chef who loses his restaurant job starts up a food truck in an effort to reclaim his creative promise while piecing back together his estranged family. The film is rated R and runs for 114 minutes. On Nov. 17, see “War Horse” (2011) starring Jeremy Irvine, Emily Watson, and David Thewlis. This World War I epic directed by Steven Spielberg depicts the remarkable friendship between a horse named Joey and a teenager named Albert. When they are forcefully parted, Police nab burglary suspect The Wyckoff Police Department nabbed a bur- glar who hit two local businesses and charged him with the help of other departments. Bail was set at of $200,000. The 28-year-old Riverdale man is a suspect in two Wyckoff burglaries that took place at Godwin Lukoil and Sunrise Bagel during the overnight hours of July 25-26. the film follows the extraordinary journey of the horse as he moves through the war, changing the lives of all he meets. The movie is rated PG-13 and is 146 minutes long. “Babette’s Feast” (1987) will be presented Nov. 24. Starring Stephane Audran, Bodil Kjer, and Birgitte Fed- erspiel, this acclaimed, uplifting Danish film --Pope Francis’ favorite -- shows the power of one magnificent shared meal to elevate the soul and nurture the heart. The film is rated G and runs for 102 minutes. Operation Chill Chaser under way Wyckoff Girl Scouts are collecting new and gently- used coats for Operation Chill Chaser, a program that provides coats to those in need at the Father English Community Center in Paterson. Coats may be dropped off at the Wyckoff Family YMCA at 691 Wyckoff Avenue now through Nov. 29. Boxes for the coats are located at the front entrance. Yoga mini-session announced Melissa Cantor will hold a “Yoga for Adults” mini- session Nov. 12 and 19, and Dec. 3 and 10 at the Wyckoff Library. The class will meet at 7 p.m. The cost is $48, which is payable in advance. To register, visit the library at 200 Woodland Avenue and stop by the reference desk. Y group to perform ‘Shrek’ “Shrek,” everyone’s favorite ogre, will appear on the Wyckoff Y stage this December. The Y’s in-house the- ater company will bring all the beloved characters to life on stage, and prove there is more to the story than meets the ears. Irreverently fun for the whole family, “Shrek” proves that beauty is truly in the eye of the ogre. Performances will be Dec. 11 through 14. Shows will Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m. Wyckoff Detective Sergeant Joseph Soto and Detective Sergeant Michael Musto, working with other departments, developed a profile that led to charges against the man, who was in the Morris County Jail for similar burglaries at the time he was charged by Wyckoff on Oct. 29. Municipal Judge Russel B. Tes- chon set the bail at $200,000 and an additional detainer for the man who is still in the Morris County Jail. Tickets purchased in advance are $20 for adults; $15 for seniors, ages 62 and up; $15 for students, ages 13 through 22; and $12 for children age 12 and under. Prices will increase the day of show. To purchase tickets, call (201) 891-2081 or visit wyckoffymca.org. The Wyckoff Family YMCA is located at 691 Wyckoff Avenue. Auxiliary holds Holiday Plant Sale The Wyckoff Branch of The Valley Hospital Auxiliary is holding a Christmas Plant Sale. Red amaryllises and red, white, or pink poinsettias, cyclamens, and Christ- mas cactuses will be available. The deadline for orders is Nov. 24. Plant orders may be picked up Dec. 9 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Advent Lutheran Church at 777 Wyckoff Avenue. Delivery may be arranged for those who are unable to pick up their orders. For more information and to place an order, contact Judy at (201) 447-3216. Proceeds will benefit the Valley Hospital Auxiliary’s pledge to raise $1.5 million for the expansion of the hos- pital’s breast surgery program at the Luckow Pavilion and to support Valley Home Care’s Butterflies Program, a palliative care and hospice program for children. Knights announce benefit The Saint Elizabeth Knights of Columbus will hold its Tenth Annual Wine Tasting Benefit at the Brick House on Godwin Avenue in Wyckoff Saturday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. The evening will include appetizers, a buffet dinner, dessert, and the sampling of a variety of fine wines. The wines will be available for purchase. Participants are invited to order their holiday wine and gifts. Net pro- ceeds help fund the council’s charitable activities. Advance tickets are $65 per person. The price will be $70 at the door. To purchase tickets in advance, contact Len Giuliano at (201) 819-2718 or len.guiliano@gmail. com. November 5, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 9 North Jersey Orthodontics celebrates 20 th Anniversary North Jersey Orthodontics is celebrat- ing 20 years of providing personalized, quality orthodontic care to children, teens, and adults in northern New Jersey. Founded in 1994 by owner Dr. Elizabeth Ellen, North Jersey Orthodontics remains committed to bringing beautiful smiles to Wayne, Franklin Lakes, and the sur- rounding towns. Since its inception, North Jersey Orthodontics has treated thousands of patients. The philosophy at North Jersey Ortho- dontics can be summed up in four words: “Make the patients happy.” Dr. Ellen’s focus has always been on treating people, not just teeth, and on building personal relationships with patients. If there is ever a problem or question, it is dealt with promptly, professionally, and personally. The staff is well-trained, qualified, and experienced. Dr. Ellen loves what she does and the opportunity to make positive changes in the lives of her patients, from children who cover their smiles with their hands to hide crooked teeth, to adults who never had the opportunity to pursue treatment in their youth. She fondly remembers one patient who was extremely fearful and would not open her mouth for her exam. “For this particular girl, we set up appointments when no other patients were present,” Dr. Ellen shared. “Each visit, we gained her trust and she gradually felt more comfortable. We were able to put all the necessary braces in place. She eventu- ally had appointments scheduled during normal office hours and she interacted with other patients and staff beautifully. There were tears in our eyes the day her braces were removed.” Not only does Dr. Ellen work with those individuals who are particularly fearful of orthodontic treatment, but specializes in working with children with special needs. She provides special needs children with the extra attention and time they need to make them feel comfortable throughout the entire process. All her patients benefit from her loving and caring personality. Dr. Ellen has the same passion she did when she began her practice. She feels blessed to be surrounded by fun, caring, and highly skilled staff members. Most of all, she loves the patients who have made it possible to do the work that she loves. “I consistently feel that each patient and their family not only become great friends but like family,” she added. North Jersey Orthodontics provides quality treatment in a warm and inviting atmosphere where patients feel relaxed and receive the most professional care and the attention they deserve. As a long-time member of the Wayne and Franklin Lakes communities, North Jersey Orthodontics supports local hospi- tals, police and fire departments, schools, and sports teams. Dr. Ellen and her family support the CUMAC food bank in Pater- son, among other charities. Dr. Ellen began her career as an asso- ciate orthodontist working for Dr. Marion Bramante over 20 years ago. When she took over the practice in 1994, the name of the practice “North Jersey Orthodontics” was established to reflect the service to both Bergen and Passaic counties. Dr. Ellen followed in the footsteps of her father and grandfather, both of whom were orthodontists. She received her orthodon- tics degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She is an active member of the American Association of Orthodontics, American Dental Association, Passaic County Dental Society, New Jersey Asso- ciation of Orthodontics, and the Middle Atlantic Society of Orthodontics. Dr. Ellen is active in Passaic County Children’s Dental Health Month. She enjoys speaking to children at all grade levels about oral and dental health topics. North Jersey Orthodontics is located at 808 High Mountain Road in Frank- lin Lakes. Call (201) 891-4606 or e-mail: ellenpressman@verizon.net. Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 5, 2014 November 5, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 11 Prescription drugs being abused more than ever Prescription medications can save lives and help people manage severe illnesses or conditions. When used correctly, medications can provide the help needed to alleviate the symptoms of certain conditions. Too often, however, medications -- particularly prescription drugs - - are used improperly. The results can be dangerous and addictive. Prescription and over-the-counter drugs are safe, but only when taken under the supervision of a physician or in adherence with instructions on the bottle. When pre- scription or OTC medications are not taken according to the instructions provided or used for longer durations than recommended, seemingly safe medications can become problematic. The National Institute on Drug Abuse says approximately 16 million Americans reported using a prescription for nonmedical reasons in 2010. Accord- ing to the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities in Canada, they have found a higher incidence of use and misuse, particularly of prescription medica- tions, across the country. Estimates suggest that 13.7 per- cent of all Canadians will misuse pain medications. With predictable highs and easy accessibility, pre- scription medications are particularly attractive. There is little stigma over having a prescription pill bottle in the medicine cabinet. Often, those eager to misuse these drugs need only scour their own homes or the cabinets of relatives to find a stash of pills at the ready. Some medica- tions also are sold over the Internet or end up on the street from those who realize how lucrative a business selling these pills can be. The National Institute on Drug Abuse says depres- sants, opioids, and morphine derivatives and stimulants are the most commonly abused drugs. Potential health consequences of many of these drugs can be addiction, increased risk of respiratory distress, slowed breathing, lowered blood pressure, and death. These side effects may increase in severity when medications are taken in concert with alcohol. It is not just prescription medications that can be abused. OTC drugs like cough syrup, asthma inhalers, antacids, and sleep aids, also can be dangerous and addic- tive. While the risks associated with OTC drugs pale in be compared to candy. Properly dispose of any unused pills. There is no need to save some for later if the condition has been effectively treated. Many municipalities provide regular collec- tions of unused and unwanted drugs where residents can drop off their old prescriptions and OTC medications for proper disposal. Prescription drugs are now being abused at a higher rate than ever before. Just because they are sold at a pharmacy does not make these medications safe to use in improper ways, and individuals should exercise cau- tion and follow instructions when taking prescription and OTC medications. comparison to those associated with prescription drug abuse, OTC medications can affect the liver and kidneys when taken in excess. To prevent medication abuse, follow these few tips. Do not borrow or share medications. A doctor has picked a drug dose and type for the prescribed person’s specific needs. Drugs affect everyone differently, so bor- rowing from another person can produce adverse results. Do not mix drugs. Combining stimulants with cold medication, for example, can cause extremely high blood pressure or an irregular heartbeat. Medications should always be used as directed, and a pharmacist or doctor should be consulted to answer questions about using other drugs with a new prescription. Alcohol and drugs do not mix. Alcohol, a depressant, can exacerbate the effects of many medications. Alcohol also may compromise decision-making abilities, which could lead to overdose of certain drugs. No matter how safe a drug may seem, it is wise never to take it with alco- hol. Drugs purchased on the street or from unreliable sources on the Internet may not have the same potency or composition as drugs sold at a legitimate pharmacy. The purchaser cannot be assured of the ingredients or how the drugs will perform. Children should be warned about misusing drugs, and medications should be kept out of their reach. Drugs should not be characterized as cure-alls and should never Page 12 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 5, 2014 Area NJBG Wreath Making Workshops to be held this month Participants from a prior year’s NJBG Wreath Making Workshop show off their handiwork. This year, two hands-on work- shops will be held Nov. 22. (Photo courtesy of NJBG.) Two hands-on Wreath Making Workshops will be held at the New Jersey State Botanical Garden Carriage House Visitor Center on Saturday, Nov. 22. Sessions will begin at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. These workshops are an annual tradition at NJBG. Each year, participants learn how to assemble and deco- rate holiday wreaths using a variety of fresh and dried plant materials. Each person will make two wreaths, one to take home and one for use at NJBG’s Holiday Open House. All mate- rials are provided, but workshop participants should bring clippers, gloves, and any special ribbon or decorations they might wish to use. The fee is $25 for NJBG members and $30 for non- members. This popular program regularly sells out, so make reservations early. For tickets and more information, visit www.njbg.org or call (973) 962-9534. NJBG is located on Morris Road in Ringwood. The New Jersey Botanical Garden is open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (to 6 p.m. in the winter). Admission to the garden is always free; parking is free in the autumn, winter, and spring. Originally assembled from pioneer farmsteads of the 1890s, the NJBG has a venerable history. In 1922, Clarence McKenzie Lewis, an investment banker and trustee of the New York Botanical Garden, purchased the property and original Victorian mansion from Francis Lynde Stetson. Over the next three decades, Lewis built the current 45- room Tudor manor house and transformed Skylands into a botanical showplace, engaging prominent landscape archi- tects to design the grounds and collecting plants from all (continued on page 25) Chamber hosts business card exchange The Ho-Ho-Kus, Midland Park and Waldwick cham- bers of commerce are making a concerted effort to take a piece of the pie on Thanksgiving weekend and are launch- ing their Small Business Saturday program with a business card exchange and networking hosted by the Waldwick Chamber on Wednesday, Nov. 5 at the Village Grille, 71 Crescent Avenue in Waldwick. Shop Small Business Saturday is being celebrated throughout the area on Saturday, Nov. 29. Local businesses are offering special promotions for goods and services to consumers, and many specials are extended through the month to entice them to “SHOP SMALL” – “SHOP LOCAL”. The program was launched by American Express in 2010 in an effort to bring attention to small businesses in our local communities. The Midland Park Chamber is offering a “passport” promotion, with consumers being invited to visit partici- pating businesses and getting their “passports” signed to enter in a prize drawing, to be held at From the Top Music Studio on Prospect Street at 4 p.m. that day. Businesses are offering specials in goods and services as well. In Waldwick, Pascack Community Bank at 64 Crescent Avenue, is hosting an open house that morning from 9 a.m. until noon, offering hot drinks and munchkins. The Ho- Ho-Kus Chamber will be announcing its offers in the coming weeks. Information about participating merchants and their offers may be found on the chambers’ websites. A business need not be a chamber of commerce member to participate. The business kick-off event on Nov. 5 will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and is free for chamber mem- bers. The cost for non-members is $15. Appetizers will be provided and there will be a cash bar. RSVP to info@waldwickchamber.com. According to the Second Annual Small Business Con- sumer Insights Survey customers spent an estimated $5.7 billion at small, independent businesses on Small Busi- ness Saturday in 2013. Continue the trend: Shop, dine and choose the services of your local businesses on Nov. 29 and every day. November 5, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 13 Ridgewood, not its water company, donated to teams by John Koster The Ridgewood administration supervised by the Ridgewood Village Council, not the Ridgewood Water Company, donated $59,000 to recreational sports groups before Village Manager Roberta Sonenfeld curtailed the technically illegal donations a few weeks ago. The Ridgewood Water Company, as a quasi-separate entity, actually donated $2,000 a year from 2011 to 2014 to various sports groups for a total of $8,000. Village Manager Sonenfeld, once apprised of the dona- tions and the fact they were technically illegal under state law, curtailed them and last week clarified the actual amounts in writing. The report that the Ridgewood Water Company had donated $59,000 for more than a decade as previously published was incorrect and the actual amount donated was $8,000 over the past four years, as Sonenfeld explained last week. “Municipalities, by state law, cannot make donations to charitable institutions,” Sonenfeld said. “There are very few exceptions to this.” “We have been making donations to Social Services of Ridgewood and Vicinity. Last year’s contribution was $4,500. We have been making donations to Social Services for over 10 years. This practice will not be continued,” she said. “We have also been providing funds to Children’s Aid and Family Services; last year’s amount was $5,000. In this case, there was a contract that calls for Children’s Aid to provide counseling services to Ridgewood residents during crisis situations. This service has not been widely used and we will not renew this for next year. We have been provid- ing funds to Children’s Aid for over 10 years as well. “In both of the above cases, the context was that these organizations do, in fact, provide services to some Ridgewood residents. “As far as sports teams are concerned: The village has been providing monies to Ridgewood sports teams for over a decade and more -- these teams may be 501c3s or not. The amount of monies provided has decreased over time. Last year, the village gave $3,000 (Ridgewood Soccer $500, Ridgewood Junior Football $500, Ridgewood Lacrosse $500, Ridgewood Biddy Basketball $500, Ridgewood Baseball/Softball $500, Ridgewood Hoops Club $500). In prior years, the village also provided funding to Ridgewood Junior Wrestling and Ridgewood Roller Hockey. Between (continued on page 15) Page 14 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 5, 2014 November 5, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 15 Village hosts Alzheimer’s Awareness Week Ridgewood’s Alzheimer’s Awareness Week will provide crucial information for caregivers of people with dementia. An estimated 5.2 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, the most common type of dementia. The devastating condition doesn’t just take a toll on its sufferers. Some 15.5 mil- lion family and friends take on the chal- lenging role of caregiver to those with Alzheimer’s in the United States. This November, Ridgewood’s Alzheim- er’s Awareness Week will provide criti- cal information and advice to caregivers through four programs sponsored by the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce along with Van Dyk Health Care, Unicity Elder- care, the Valley Hospital, and Dementia Care Specialist Vivian Green Korner. Most events will take place from Nov. 9 to 13. “Is it Dementia or Normal Aging?” will be held on Sunday, Nov. 9 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Ridgewood Public Library, Sports groups (continued from page 13) 2008 through 2014, sports teams were given approximately $59,000. Again, I think the intent was right-minded as we do run recreational programs for our youth, but to avoid any semblance of 501c3 dona- tions we will stop these contributions top the sports teams. “Ridgewood Water began a practice in 2011 to donate money to Ridgewood Baseball, Midland Park Baseball and Glen Rock Baseball (total about $2,000 per year). My understanding is that the prior village management thought that this would be a positive community ges- ture. The practice has now stopped.” Sonenfeld clarified the written state- ment verbally by identifying former Village Manager Ken Gabbert as the manager who had approved the $2,000 per year comprehensive donation to the Ridgewood, Glen Rock, and Midland Park baseball groups. A former Ridgewood Council member had stated separately that when Gab- bert arrived as village manager, Gabbert found that some of the money collected from Glen Rock, Midland Park, and Wyckoff water fees was being used to support the Ridgewood Police Depart- ment, the Ridgewood Fire Department, and the administration. Gabbert curtailed the practice. Glen Rock Mayor John van Keuren, a retired financial professional, confirmed that water fees had apparently been used to fund Ridgewood functions not involved with the delivery of water to customers in the other three towns. The court case in which Wyckoff, Glen Rock, and Mid- land Park filed suit against Ridgewood is pending. 125 North Maple Avenue. While age is the biggest risk factor for dementia, it is not a “normal” part of aging. Learn about the warning signs of dementia and the myths and realities of aging. The work- shop will be led by Sheila Brogan, LSW, ACSW, geriatric social worker, elder care services, Children’s Aid and Family Services and Marianne Terry, LSW, C- ASWCM, director of social work, Unicity Eldercare. On Nov. 3, 10, and 17, caregivers may learn about living through the middle stages of Alzheimer’s. Through this three- part program, caregivers will learn more about symptoms and care needs, tech- niques for managing behaviors and man- aging safety, and relationship changes and supportive services available to help with care-giving responsibilities. These pro- grams will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the library, and will be led by Michelle Foster-Carter of the Alzheimer’s Associa- tion. A program about the legal and finan- cial considerations for the caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer’s will be held Tuesday, Nov. 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. James T. Parks, CFP, president and wealth adviser, Parks Wealth Management and Brian Keane, Esq., Hartman & Winnicki, P.C. will discuss advanced planning that may relieve some of the burden as caregivers of dementia patients confront difficult legal and financial decisions. This program will present common legal and financial con- siderations while caring for someone with dementia and information about benefits for veterans. This program will be held at the Ridgewood YM/YWCA located at 112 Oak Street. The series will conclude Thursday, Nov. 13, when Vivian Green Korner, MA, CDP, certified dementia practitioner and Toni Modak, R.N., BSN, PCC, director at Valley Home Care outline care options and the caregiver’s journey. Korner and Modak will outline the excellent resources are available for people caring for loved ones with dementia at home and a range of care options for people with dementia. This program will present information and resources to assist with the health, safety, and emotional needs of the care- giver and the loved one with dementia. Care Options and the Caregiver’s Jour- ney will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Patrick Mancuso Room at Ridgewood Village Hall, 131 North Maple Avenue in Ridgewood. All programs are free and open to the public. Registration is required and maybe made by calling 1-877-283-2276 or visit- ing www.ValleyHealth.com/Events. Page 16 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 5, 2014 Hollywood revisited As outdoor living winds down due to the seasonal tem- perature shift, those of us who can pass up the vacations that promise “getaways” or “escapes” -- escapes from what? America? -- have TV to fall back on. My wife and I like nothing better than to put on eight layers of clothing and watch “Reel Thirteen” every Saturday night. The secret of enjoying the same movie more than once is this: The first time you watch for the plot and the characters and the next three times you enjoy the allusions, anachro- nisms, and absurdities. In “The Searchers” (1956), John Wayne tracks the Comanches to the same Indianist theme that Errol Flynn tracked the Sioux to in “They Died with Their Boots On” (1914). Max Steiner, whose family knew Johann Strauss in Austria-Hungary, produced such an evocative five-note theme -- BOM-BOM, bah-bah-BOM! -- that it came to have a life of its own. In an intentional allusion, “The Searchers” begins with an orchestral version of “Lorena,” a Civil War ballad in which the singer yearns to meet his beloved after they both die, which is intensely relevant to the plot. Steiner also wrote the music for “King Kong,” which is seething with allusions. Kong lives on Skull Island. The ape and skull motif was a symbol of Darwinism. Lenin kept one on his desk to remind himself to be ruthless. Kong’s death grapple with the snake-like lizard in his skull cave, which enables Fay Wray to escape with Bruce Cabot, is an obvious Freudian allusion. The scene in which the ship’s crew and the natives join forces to keep Kong from break- ing into the village by barring the gate can be taken as an allusion to the defense of the West against communism. In the sad little sequel, “Son of Kong,” the ship is taken over by a group of angry merchant seamen whose loud-mouthed leader is simply known as “Red.” When the island sinks, the hero, the heroine, and the Chinese cook take off in a sailboat and are rescued by what is obviously a Japanese ship. Bad “reds” and kindly Japanese disappeared from Hollywood a few years later. This leads us to anachronisms. “The Searchers” begins circa 1867 as John Wayne rides up to his brother’s ranch in Texas. Later, when he rides out for vengeance, the revolver and lever-action rifle he uses are both weapon types that were not produced until 1873. For once, Wayne was ahead of his time. One of my best friends was a door gunner in Vietnam, winner of the Air Medal, and cannot stand Wayne -- yet admits that “The Searchers” was a truly great movie, and the only great movie Wayne ever made. I posit another one for my purposes: “She Wore a Yellow Ribbon.” Wayne actually acts in this one, playing an old cavalry captain troubled by retirement -- a human anachronism since he had no immediate family. As a re-run special, you get it all. You get your anachronism: The year is 1876 but Pony Express riders are said to carry the news of Custer’s Last Stand. (The real Pony Express went out of business in 1861 when Western Union linked New York to San Francisco by telegraph.) You get your allusions: The German-American post blacksmith is named “Wagner” and the anvil theme from Richard Wagner’s “Ring” opera plays briefly as Blacksmith Wagner works at the forge. The crooked Indian agent and gunrunner, Isaac Rynders, is named for a New York City gang leader of the prior decade who once ordered African-American Abolitionist Frederick Douglass beaten up for seeing an Irish woman. You get your absurdities: Indian Agent Rynders, offering the hostile Indians rifles for looted gold, climbs up on the tailgate of his buckboard and makes an insulting speech. His interpreter tells the Indians “Sicha, sicha, lelah sicha! Wasteh, wasteh, lelah wasteh!” The hostile Indians are supposed to be Southern Cheyenne, but this is the wrong language. What the interpreter says is “Bad, bad, very bad. Good, Good, very good!” My wife and I both understand rudimentary Lakota and we burst out laughing when we heard this. The Cheyenne chief, played by Noble Johnson, a multi- faced and multi-faceted black man, suavely raises his bow and puts an arrow right into Rynders’ chest. Rynders looks surprised. His crooked agency staff goes into the campfire. Wayne digs it from a safe distance. Johnson also turned up, sometimes as the native chief in “King Kong,” and in a film version of “The Most Danger- ous Game,” for which he used white-face to play a men- acing Cossack. Johnson was the hypnotized Nubian slave in “The Mummy” with Boris Karloff, and a stalwart and dignified Sikh sergeant in the Alexander Korda version of “The Jungle Book” with Sabu Dagastir. In his farewell performance, Johnson got to charge up on horseback and shoot an arrow at John Wayne’s feet, his eyes glowering a challenge. Wayne picked up the arrow, snapped it, spat on it, and threw in back at Johnson. “I’m an old man, leave me alone,” Wayne says. Then Wayne and John Big Tree, who played the friendly Indian Blue Back in “Drums along the Mohawk” when he was a decade younger, meet in peace and agree that war is no good and they should go off and get drunk together -- or perhaps watch old movies. Here’s a crash course in enjoyable movie details you may have missed, especially on “Reel 13.” In “Eye of the Needle” with Donald Sutherland and Kate Nelligan, the des- perate German U-Boat crew members waiting to hear from their ace spy all speak German with crass English accents. Conversely, in “Run Silent, Run Deep” with Clark Gable and Burt Lancaster, the Japanese destroyer crew whose ship they blow up at the beginning of the movie all look and sound distinctly Korean, while the Japanese submarine that stalks the American submarine has a crew that looks Japanese and speaks Japanese perfectly. In “The Eagle Has Landed” with Michael Caine and Donald Sutherland, the sinister intelligence officer Robert Duvall’s black eye-patch is shown first on one eye, then on the other eye. “Braveheart,” not yet on Reel 13, is said to be the world record holder for anachronisms and inaccuracies. The Scot- tish national hero William Wallace circa 1300 fought the English in full plate armor, not in a kilt with woad (blue paint) on his face as Mel Gibson did. The droite de sei- gneur was part of the plot, but researchers say it was never practiced in Catholic countries, especially not in the Brit- ish Isles. The depicted “gay” English King Edward II is believed in real life to have produced children with three different women. I call that plausible denial. The French Princess Isabelle whom William Wallace is shown to have seduced and impregnated with the future king Edward III of England was in fact three years old at the time of Wal- lace’s execution. I call that implausible precocity. However, if they ever show “Braveheart,” I will be there taking notes with a strange sense of delight. I too have a brave heart -- and a strong stomach. Letters to the Editor Urges support for McGowan Dear Editor: I would like to encourage all Franklin Lakes residents to take the next election opportunity to re-elect board of edu- cation member Susan McGowan. Susan has been serving as an advocate for Franklin Lakes students for the past four years. She has proven her commitment to our K-8 students and our community by making, at times, difficult decisions based on what will benefit our students as a whole. Some of her accomplishments include the hiring of our new superintendent who has a proven track record of lead- ership and whose goal it is to unite our district keeping in mind that every student deserves the highest quality educa- tion; her commitment to our district’s policy to maintain small class sizes; and the enhancement of our middle school education program by ensuring every student at FAMS is provided with his or her own laptop. Susan’s dedication was validated when she received the Janet S. Lobsenz Award by the Bergen County School Board Association for her com- mitment to professional development and school gover- nance, and was appointed to the New Jersey School Board Association’s Legislative Committee in Trenton. I have three children in the Franklin Lakes K-8 School District. I am pleased to know that the decisions being made by Susan are always with the students’ success in mind. We have made great progress in the last four years due in large part to Susan’s tireless efforts to maintain the highest qual- ity standards for our schools. Let’s keep the momentum of success going by re-electing Susan McGowan on Nov. 4. Laura Saunders Franklin Lakes Re-elect Brian Scanlan Dear Editor: I am writing to show my heartfelt support for Brian Scan- lan in his candidacy for the Wyckoff Township Committee. During Brian’s tenure on our township committee, he has consistently proven be a positive and highly effective pres- ence on our governing board. He has brought fresh ideas and a strong volunteer spirit to his varied positions, includ- ing as deputy chair of the Finance Committee, as a member of the board of Health and the Personnel committee, as well as a member of the Community Emergency Response Team. He has also been an active and highly engaged liaison to the library board, parks and recreation, the DPW, the Wyckoff Family Y, the ambulance corps, and the Zabriski House. On a personnel level, as a former member and president of the Wyckoff Board of Education for six years, I was so appreciative of Brian’s unwavering support he consistently demonstrated for our schools. He completely understood the importance of maintaining a quality system of edu- cation, not only because a great educational system will directly preserve and promote Wyckoff s residential prop- erty values, but more importantly because Brian believes that every child in our town deserves the best education we can offer. For that I remain truly grateful. Lastly, and I’m sure I speak for many, the extra efforts through his e-mails that Brian has taken to ensure that the residents of Wyckoff are kept up-to-date about what activi- ties and issues the members of the township committee are engaged in has been refreshing, highly informative, and it truly helps me feel more connected to this town that I love so much. In return for all that Brian has done for our town, he has my vote and I urge everyone to vote for him as well. Siobhan Carlino Wyckoff Scanlan’s contributions recognized Dear Editor: Please take time to vote Nov. 4.Our votes in local races are just as important as in federal ones, but with much more impact, numerically. That’s why I’m looking forward to voting for Brian Scanlan in Wyckoff’s Township Committee race! As a long-term Wyckoff resident, I’ve seen the benefits of Brian’s leadership and teamwork. Brian cares for the feel of Wyckoff and saw the opportunity for Wyckoff to receive Open Spaces grants. Brian led the way in recogniz- ing the benefits we all reap from more effective recycling. Most recently, Brian objected to the proposed 400 percent increase in park and ride fees and suggested a better solu- tion: a much smaller increase to $125 a year and a commit- ment to increase the lot size by 60 spaces, alleviating the waiting list. He thinks outside the box and has proven his ability to work with others. Brian’s contributions to Wyckoff are recognized across the community. Brian Scanlan has won the endorsement of a former mayor, two past presidents of the Wyckoff Board of Education, a past president of the board of health, and voters across Wyckoff. Stanley Goodman Wyckoff Koulikourdis brings fresh voice Dear Editor: On Nov. 4, please join me in voting for Peter Koulik- ourdis for the Franklin Lakes Board of Education. Peter is an attorney who owns a thriving law firm with offices in Hackensack and the Bronx. He also serves as the president of the parish council at his church and as secretary and (continued on page 18) Wyckoff November 5, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 17 ShopRite proponent vows to see plans through by John Koster Wyckoff ShopRite proponent Lawrence Inserra said he and his company had no plans to drop the approved ShopRite application despite the latest in a series of actions in state court to block construction of a supermarket at the old A&P site. A three-judge panel of the New Jersey Superior Court’s Appellate Division, with judges yet to be named at press time, will hear an appeal filed in early October by Stop & Shop and Boulder Run. Superior Court Judge William C. Meehan had rejected a Stop & Shop appeal contesting the approval decision of the Wyckoff Planning Board, and had sustained every action of the Wyckoff Planning Board as lawful and legitimate. In a second ShopRite case appeal, Stop & Shop con- tested the actions of the Bergen County Planning Board and the Bergen County Board of Chosen Freeholders in endors- ing the plans for the new store. The plans were favored by 80 percent of the Wyckoff residents who spoke at two Wyckoff Planning Board meetings. About 10 percent of the residents opposed construction and the other 10 percent said they approved of having a supermarket but would have preferred a somewhat smaller one. Some local merchants call the existing vacant parking lot an eyesore and urged approval of the Inserra ShopRite. “These are two completely different actions, pending before two different state courts, based on the exact same application presented to, and unanimously approved by, the Township of Wyckoff’s Planning Board,” said Lawrence Inserra Jr., president and CEO of Inserra Supermarkets. “Based on our history to date, we expect a favorable deci- sion from the Appellate Court anywhere between nine and 12 months, while a favorable Superior Court ruling is antic- ipated in the next six months. “We remain committed to constructing the proposed ShopRite of Wyckoff so local residents can enjoy ShopRite’s quality, service, and brands in their hometown,” he said. The Inserra plan for a new ShopRite on the old A&P lot went through 38 planning board hearings and a number of requested revisions to the store’s appearance and parking lot over two years before it was unanimously approved in February of 2013. Stop & Shop and Boulder Run contested the approval, which was sustained by a Superior Court ruling. The Supe- rior Court verdict was that the Wyckoff Planning Board had followed all the rules and that the site was a permitted use for a supermarket, since a supermarket had operated on the same lot for several decades. Pictured, from left, are Arthur Minck, Abigail Goodman, and Joe O’Dowd. Twelve-year-old Abigail Goodman of Wyckoff was one of 20 finalists from more than 400 applications to become a reporter for “Time for Kids” magazine, which is “Time” magazine’s version written by children. The magazine asked for a story about local heroes, and Goodman chose to interview two World War II veterans, Joe O’Dowd and Arthur Minck from Evergreen Court, Christian Health Care Center’s supportive senior-housing complex. She interviewed the men about their experiences during the war. “After visiting the beaches and battle sites in Normandy, France, and learning about the World War II D-Day inva- sion, I decided to interview Wyckoff World War II veterans as my local heroes,” Goodman explained. “I learned how they slept in foxholes, carried heavy weights on their back, swept for ocean mines, worked on Navy aircrafts, and dodged enemy bullets to save our world from Nazi Ger- many. They are truly the greatest generation.” O’Dowd, who served in the Navy, was sent to Key West, Florida to train in sonar submarine detection follow- ing boot camp. While on a mine sweeper, O’Dowd sailed for the Mediterranean, visiting the Republic of Tunisia in North Africa, and Naples and Polermo in Italy. In prepara- tion for the Battle of Anzio, he and his crewmates swept the channel of mines to allow large ships to bring in supplies. The sailors would drag a cable equipped with a cutter to (continued on page 19) Student interviews local heroes Page 18 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 5, 2014 Obituaries America ‘Amy’ Aguirre America “Amy” Aguirre, nee Lebrato, of Wyckoff died Oct. 27. She was 91. She was a parishioner of Saint Catharine’s R.C. Church in Glen Rock. She is survived by her husband John (Juan) Aguirre and her daughter Frances Ann Aguirre of Kearny and her brother Frank Lebrato. Arrange- ments were made by Vander PlaatCaggiano Funeral Home in Fair Lawn. Memorial donations may be made to the Christian Health Care Center, 301 Sicomac Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ 07481. Margaret Archard Margaret Archard, nee Hazen, of Midland Park died Oct. 23. She was 92. Before retiring, she was an LPN at Bergen Regional Medical Center in Paramus. She was a member of the Christian Reformed Church of Midland Park. She is survived by her stepsons Thomas Archard and David Archard, both of Florida, her sister-in-law Dorothy Hazen of Wyckoff, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Herbert. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to the Eastern Christian School Asso- ciation, 50 Oakwood Avenue, North Hale- don, NJ 07508. Lisa Borsellino Lisa Borsellino of Hackensack, formerly of Midland Park, died Oct. 21. She was 61. A service will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. at the Christ Church located at 251 State Street in Hackensack. Sharon A. Haas Sharon A. Haas nee Omelianuk, of Haw- thorne, formerly of Waldwick and Wyckoff, died Oct. 26. She was 70. She was a member of the Wyckoff Ambulance Corps and a parishioner of Saint Elizabeth’s Church in Wyckoff and then Saint Anthony’s Church in Hawthorne. She is survived by her hus- band Douglas M. Haas; her sons Clifford, Daniel, and Andrew; and six grandchil- dren. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to Saint Jude Trib- ute Program, P.O. Box 1000, Department 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142. Joseph Heydenburg Joseph Heydenburg, formerly of Ridgewood, died Oct. 10 He was 51. He was a graduate of Bergen Catholic High School and Manhattan College. He was an assistant hockey coach. He is survived by his father Richard and stepmother Linda; his mother Mary O’Brien; and his brothers Michael, Thomas, and Patrick. A Memorial Mass will be held at Bergen Catholic High School, 1040 Oradell Avenue in Oradell, Nov. 8 at 10 a.m. Joseph Francis McCarthy Joseph Francis McCarthy of Fort Col- lins, Colorado, formerly of Ridgewood and Mahwah, died Oct. 9. He was 87. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. He graduated from Ridgefield Park High in 1944 and attended Niagara University in Buffalo, New York, earning a cum laude degree in English. He was as an English teacher at Saint Cecilia’s in Englewood. He later taught at Hacken- sack High School, where he became Eng- lish Department chairman. In 1963, he joined a start-up company, Educational Developmental Laboratories, pioneer- ing the use of automated and interactive devices to assist students in learning how to read. He was a recognized expert in teach- ing teachers how to use that equipment in specially designed classrooms. In Colo- rado, he re-started his teaching career by obtaining a position in the Colorado prison system. In 2000, he was named Colorado Volunteer of the Year in recognition of that work. He donated time to the Fort Collins Larimer County Food Bank. He is survived by his wife Jenny Dorothy (Krausz) and his children Thomas of River Edge, Joseph of Massachusetts, Laura Leone of Sparta, Lisa Wardley of Ramsey, and Stephen and David, both of Colorado. He is also sur- vived by 15 grandchildren. Arrangements were made by Goes Funeral Care in Fort Collins, Colorado. Memorial donations may be made to Donations to Doctors with- out Borders. Nicholas J. Montana Nicholas J. Montana of Mahwah, for- merly of Hackensack and Teaneck, died Oct. 29. He was 95. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Before retiring, he worked for Potdevin Machine Company in Teterboro for 42 years as a developmental machinist. He was a member of the Bogota Knights of Columbus, past president of the Teaneck UNICO Chapter, a member of UNICO National, and an active member of the Hackensack Chapter of UNICO District 7. He was a parishioner of Saint Francis R.C. Church in Hackensack and a member of its Holy Name Society. He is survived by his wife Angelina M. (nee Mellone) and his children Rosemary Rettew, Fred Mon- tana, Nick A. Montana, Patricia Berger, and Christopher Montana. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, five great-grandchil- dren, and his sister Grace Catania. He was predeceased by his wife Mary M. (nee Conte) and 11 brothers. Arrangements were made by G. Thomas Gentile Funeral Home in Hackensack. Memorial donations may be made to the New Jersey Cystic Fibro- sis Foundation, Suite 229, Parsippany, NJ 07054. Marie Helen Romero Marie Helen Romero, nee Lackovic, of Midland Park died Oct. 25. She was 81. Before starting a family, she was an ani- mator with Famous Studios Inc. in New York. She was a parishioner at Church of the Nativity in Midland Park, where she was active with the Legion of Mary and as a Eucharistic minister. She was a member of the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Asso- ciation. She is survived by her husband Charles Romero of Midland Park and her children Charles Romero Jr. of Saddle Brook, Karyn Paccione of Williamstown, and Steven Romero of Midland Park. She is also survived by two grandsons and her sister Helen Fischer of Palisades, New York. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to the Midland Park Love Fund, P.O. Box 327, Midland Park, NJ 07432. Jane Saliba Jane Saliba, nee Formosa, of Mahwah died Oct. 23. She was 85. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh-Sneider-Per- nice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Christopher Scandone Christopher Scandone of Hillsborough, formerly of Waldwick, died Oct. 21. He was 36. He attended Waldwick High School, Ramapo College, and Lincoln Tech. He was employed at Princeton Porsche. He is survived by his wife Diana “Jee” and two-month-old son Paul James “P.J.” He is also survived by his parents Paulette and Greg; his brother Craig and sister-in-law Katie; grandparents Pauline, Nicholas, and Norma; in-laws Joan and Stuart; brother- in-law Benjamin; sister-in-law Lily; and nieces Ellie and Rayna. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to tinyurl.com/cscandone to benefit baby Paul James Scandone. Letters to the Editor (continued from page 16) board attorney for the North Hudson Yacht Club. On weekends, Peter can often be found coaching his four young kids in vari- ous sports. I have known Peter for several years and I am confident there are many skills he can bring to our board of edu- cation. Peter is a critical thinker, a good listener, and understands how to compro- mise. Perhaps the greatest asset Peter can offer is that he is an experienced mediator and negotiator, skills that will greatly ben- efit the board. Peter’s mediation experience can help board members arrive at compro- mise and his negotiations experience will be extremely useful since our district cur- rently has an unresolved teachers’ con- tract. Peter has young children and he will be a parent in the Franklin Lakes K-8 district for the next 10 years. I know it is a priority for him to make sure our teachers and stu- dents have the resources they need to con- tinuously improve and part of that includes settling the contract issues. In recent years, our board has been the subject of numer- ous unflattering news stories. As someone who is currently trying to sell a home, I see firsthand how this reflects negatively on our town and our schools. What I love about Peter is that he has no history with our current board. He isn’t talking about the past, rather he is focusing on the future and how he can help make it better. Please vote for a new voice, Peter Kou- likourdis. Tania Teo Franklin Lakes November 5, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 19 Franklin Lakes Scribe School board to meet The Franklin Lakes Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 11. The meet- ing will be held at 8 p.m. in the music room at the Franklin Avenue Middle School. Living Healthy Week planned The Franklin Lakes Mayor’s Wellness Campaign’s first Living Healthy Week is now in progress. Residents are invited to take part in opportunities to embrace and practice wellness. All are invited. For more information, contact Mayor’s Wellness Coordinator Dina Robinson at drobinson@franklinlakes.org. On Tuesday Nov. 4, join a “Change Your Fitness Life session from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 3:30 to 8 p.m. at Koko Fitclub at 820 Franklin Avenue. Residents are invited to go for a spin at the Wyckoff Family Y’s, SWEAT spin class at 11 a.m. The Y is located at 691 Wyckoff Avenue in Wyckoff. The Y will also pres- ent Ballet Boot Camp at the Franklin Lakes Recreation Center, 1 Vichiconti Way, from 5 to 5:45 p.m. Events will continue with the American Heart Association’s National Eat Healthy Day on Wednesday, Nov. 5. Attend a class at Crossfit 201 at 779 Susquehanna Avenue at 10:15 a.m. An active older adult training class will be held at the Wyckoff YMCA at 1 p.m. and a mother/daughter yoga work- shop is planned at the recreation center at 5 p.m. The “Living Healthy Fair” that will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the recreation center will feature booths and presenta- tions by local nutrition and fitness busi- nesses. On Thursday, Nov. 6, the Wyckoff YMCA will hold a family yoga class from 9:15 to 10 a.m. and a kids’ and adult session at 10:15 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church at 730 Franklin Lake Road. Crossfit 201 will hold a kids’ and adult session at 10:15 a.m. Residents may take a SWEAT spin class at the Wyckoff Family YMCA on Friday, Nov. 7 at 11 a.m. There will be Family Tae Kwon Do at the recreation center from noon to 12:45 p.m. Koko Fitclub will pres- ent “Change Your Fitness Life” sessions from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3:30 to 8 p.m. Powers Yoga will present an Open House all week for Franklin Lakes resi- dents. Attendees will need to present the post card received in the mail to attend a free class. For details, contact Dina Robinson, at drobinson@franklinlakes.org. Seniors host Beefsteak Luncheon The Franklin Lakes Seniors will hold a Beefsteak Luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 19 at the firehouse on Bender Court. The event is open to members, their guests, and residents of Franklin Lakes over age 55. The cost for non-members is $20. To make a reservation or for more information, con- tact Linda at (201) 891-5927 by Nov. 5. Library hosts varied programs Franklin Lakes Public Library, located at 470 DeKorte Drive, hosts free programs for adults at 7 p.m. Seating is available on a first-come basis. For more information, call (201) 891-2224. Art educator and historian Suzanne Altman will discuss the wonders of France on Thursday, Nov. 6. “Art History for Trav- elers: France” will highlight structures such as the Pont du Gard to the master- pieces in the Louvre. On Nov. 11, learn to back up and sharing photos in the cloud with Google. Instructor Betsy Coyne will discuss how to upload and download photos, tips for cropping and sizing, and more. Registration is required for this program. Author L.G. O’Connor will discuss and sign her new book, “Trinity Stones: The Angelorum Twelve Chronicles,” on Thursday, Nov. 13. This exciting new work focuses on New York Banker Cara Collins who uncovers her place in a 2,000-year-old prophecy. Computer classes announced The Franklin Lakes Public Library at 470 DeKorte Drive hosts classes for resi- dents who are interested in learning more about how to use a computer. Registration is required. Residents may register by call- ing the library at (201) 891-2224, extension 106. Non-resident patrons will be put on a waiting list and contacted if space is avail- able. Classes are held at 11 a.m. in the Rez- vani Meeting Room. “All about G-mail” will be held Nov. 12. Participants will learn how to compose, format, and respond to e-mails and how to organize messages. Basic computer skills Local heroes (continued from page 17) slice the cables that secured the underwater mines. Once un-tethered, the mines would float to the surface and the men could destroy them. O’Dowd witnessed two or three mines explode near the boat. While the mine sweeping was under way, German forces barraged the ship. O’Dowd was lucky enough to escape without injury. Minck enlisted in the Navy in May of 1945, and remarked that he chose the Navy over the Army “because I would rather sleep in a bed than a foxhole.” After attend- ing basic training at the U.S. Naval Train- ing Station in Sampson, New York, he began his 16-month tour of duty with the rank of seaman first class. He was assigned to the “U.S.S. Honolulu” in Newport News, Virginia, where the ship was being repaired after sustaining damage in the Pacific. Minck and the ship headed out on a two week “shakedown cruise” in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. He also spent time at the Phila- delphia Navy Yard. Minck was discharged when the war ended. Both the veterans and Goodman all thoroughly enjoyed participating in the interviews. “I received such a nice thank-you note and a box of chocolates from Abigail, which was so sweet,” said O’Dowd. “I am so pleased that Abigail chose to interview two of our residents to feature as local heroes,” said CHCC President/CEO Douglas A. Struyk, CPA, LNHA. “I also salute Abigail for her accomplishment and her interest in the rich histories of war vet- erans, who I believe are all heroes.” The Wyckoff student recently completed the sixth grade at Eisenhower Middle School and is currently attending Dwight Englewood School. are required to attend this class. The Nov. 17 class is all about learning to use the Morningstar Online Invest- ment Research Center. Get comprehensive financial information on New York Stock Exchange, American Stock Exchange, and NASDAQ stocks. Try out these easy-to- use portfolio tools available for free. This class is open to Franklin Lakes residents only. Students invited to creative writing class The Franklin Lakes Public Library invites students, ages 10 through 15, to a creative writing class on Nov. 6 and 7. This innovative writing workshop will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. at the library at 470 DeKorte Drive. Registration is requested. Call (201) 891-2224, extension 105. Valley Hospital Auxiliary plans brunch and boutique The Franklin Lakes Branch of The Valley Hospital Auxiliary will hold its sev- enth annual Pre-Holiday Brunch and Bou- tique Shopping Extravaganza on Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Seasons, 644 Pas- cack Road in Washington Township. This year’s new venue will feature an expanded selection of hot and cold buffet foods. Close to 40 vendors will be selling cos- tume and handmade jewelry, unique chil- dren’s items, women’s boutique clothing and accessories, lovely outerwear, home goods, skincare products, and more. Proceeds from the event will support the auxiliary’s $1.5 million pledge for expan- sion of The Valley Hospital Breast Surgery Program at Luckow Pavilion, including a dedicated mammography suite and ultra- sound suite; and to support Valley Home Care’s Butterflies program, a palliative care and hospice program for children. Tickets are $45 and include brunch and shopping. Send a check payable to “The Valley Hospital Auxiliary” to Nelly Breck- enridge, 202 Fieldstone Terrace, Wyckoff, NJ 07481. For details, call Dorothy at (201) 337-1686. Children’s programs available The Franklin Lakes Public Library will host a variety of programs for children during the month of November. Programs are open to Franklin Lakes residents. Reg- istration is required and may be completed by calling (201) 891-2224 or visiting the library at 470 DeKorte Drive during regu- lar hours. Children ages two-and-a-half to five years old are invited to Tot Time on Tues- days at 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. This program will meet on Nov. 11, 18, and 25. During each session, children will engage in a vari- ety of activities, including stories, songs, finger plays, a craft, and an introduction to children’s literature. On Wednesday, Nov. 12, families are invited to celebrate the harvest season at “Thanksgiving Magic.” At 4 p.m., magi- cian Brian Richards will perform illusions, tricks, comedy, and more. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. The library invites children ages three and older to a drop-in Thanksgiving service project from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 7, 14, and 21. Children will make a Thanksgiving card with the help of their parent or care- giver. The cards will be donated to Eva’s Kitchen. All supplies will be provided. Colonial Road School fundraiser set The Colonial Road School PTA will host its annual Casino Night on Friday, Nov. 14 at the Preakness Hills Country Club in Wayne. This fundraiser will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. and will feature games and prize baskets. Tickets are $85 and include a buffet dinner, beverages, and $100 in “funny money.” Proceeds from the event will benefit programs at Colonial Road School. All are invited. Page 20 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 5, 2014 ‘Birdman’ provides close-up of human deterioration by Dennis Seuling “Birdman” or “The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance” is a curious movie. It can be interpreted on two levels: the actual and the metaphoric. If taken completely as a reality- based tale, one is in for trouble along the way, as director Alejandro G. Inarritu throws in a number of scenes that will raise questions that are never answered. As a meta- phoric glimpse into the mind of a man seeking respect- ability, it is far more successful. Riggan Thomson (Michael Keaton) is a 60-ish actor whose greatest fame was starring in a trilogy of action movies as Birdman, an immensely popular winged super- hero. Years later, he has written and is directing and star- ring in a Broadway play in an attempt to resurrect his career and sweep up some artistic credits in the process. He has invested a fortune in the production and viewers see the final days prior to opening night. The cast includes Lesley (Naomi Watts), who plays Riggan’s stage wife; Laura, Riggan’s younger, unappreciated lover; and Mike (Edward Norton), an egotistical Hollywood star and Method actor who attempts to hijack the production. Using long takes as characters move through the cor- ridors, dressing rooms, staircases, catwalks, and roof of the Saint James Theater, Inarritu creates rising tension as problems surface and everyone looks to Riggan for a quick fix. He is under enormous pressure. He encounters “The New York Times” critic (Lindsay Duncan) in a bar near the theater, and she vows to kill the play on principle. She regards Riggan as a toxic infringer in the world of serious theater. Michael Keaton and Edward Norton star in ‘Birdman.’ Basically, “Birdman” is the story of a man’s gradual mental breakdown as the disappointments and successes of his life merge into a series of professional and personal failures. He has been a distant father to daughter Sam (Emma Stone), who is fresh out of rehab and serves as his personal assistant, and he feels that being defined by the public as the guy in the Birdman suit is not much of a legacy. Keaton is excellent in a performance that requires a wide emotional range. The character is unlike any he has played before, and has parallels with his own career. (Keaton played Batman in the first two big-screen films.) There is a depth here that viewers have not seen from him before. As Riggan scurries around, trying to keep it together for the sake of the play, he is like a tennis player fending off one lob after another, focused on the opening night goal. There are cinematic moments when viewers see what is in Riggan’s mind. For example, he believes he can levitate, and he is shown in the lotus position three feet above the ground just prior to a rehearsal. Viewers also are treated to a scene in which he dives off a roof and soars around buildings in his everyday street clothes. These are memo- rable moments, but Keaton plays them matter-of-factly, as Riggan’s mind’s imagines them. Norton’s Mike is an obnoxious character who is totally immersed in himself. A quick study, he has already memorized the entire play when he shows up for his first rehearsal and is not shy about suggesting ways to pep up the dialogue and make improvements. Because he is also Lesley’s boyfriend, the oil-and-water mixture of private and professional lives eventually becomes yet another dis- traction for a production already at risk. Norton’s Mike is arrogant, annoyingly self-assured, and despicably honest. There are numerous clashes between him and Riggan, but as Riggan’s yes-man producer, Jake (Zach Galifianakis), constantly reminds Riggan, Mike is hot at the box office and firing him would diminish advance sales. So Riggan must swallow his pride, cope with Mike’s overreaching, and try to keep his eye on opening night. Rated R, “Birdman” is a surrealistic fantasy grounded in the backstage world of Broadway. Notable for excellent photography that includes long tracking shots, ever-chang- ing lighting, and actors’ movements choreographed to the camera, it is an intriguing look at a man under pres- sure. Reassessing a life not always lived well, Riggan — haunted by demons of the past — hopes to redeem himself by making a significant mark in the world of legitimate theater. November 5, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I & III • Page 21 ‘Annie Oakley,’ TV’s first heroine, now on DVD by Dennis Seuling “Annie Oakley: The Complete Series” (VCI Entertainment) features TV’s first heroine at a time when most kids’ shows were headed by male stars (“Superman,” Roy Rogers, Gene Autry, “The Lone Ranger,” “The Adventures of Robin Hood,” “Zorro”). Gail Davis, 5’ 2’ and 95 pounds, portrayed the title character. Annie was a crack shot and a bane to bad men who found themselves in her hometown of Diablo, where she lived with her kid brother, Tagg (Jimmy Hawkins). Deputy Lofty Craig (Brad Johnson) was her boyfriend, and her uncle, Luke MacTavish, was the seldom- seen town sheriff. Davis was discovered by Autry, who featured her in nearly 20 of his movies and 30 of his own program’s episodes, and then spun her off into this series of her own, which was produced by his company. A good rider and trick shot, she also per- formed in Autry’s traveling rodeo. Davis once remarked, “So far as I’m concerned, I’m going to be Annie Oakley for the rest of my born days.” The real Annie lived from 1859 to 1926 and was an exhibition sharpshooter for Buffalo Bill and other traveling shows. She traveled around the world, and once shot a cigarette from the mouth of Kaiser Wil- helm II. The Annie of the TV series was less worldly and was not in show business. The show ran from 1954 to 1957. This set contains 11 DVDs with all 81 episodes. Bonuses include a booklet with episode guide; photo galleries; original commer- cials with Davis as Annie; the original pilot, “Bull’s Eye,” featuring Billy Gray as Tagg (Gray went on to star in “Father Knows Best”); and “Pigtails & Six-Shooters: The Making of TV’s Annie Oakley,” a new doc- umentary featuring interviews with Terrie Davis (Gail Davis’ daughter), Western his- torian Rob Word, and an archival interview with the show’s star. “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” (Warner Home Video) continues the adven- ture of the title character, Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman), as he journeys with the Wizard Gandalf (Ian McKellen) and 13 dwarves led by Thorin Oakenshield (Rich- ard Armitage) on an epic quest to reclaim the Lonely Mountain and the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor. Having survived the beginning of their unexpected journey, the company travels East, along the way encountering skin-changer Beorn (Mikael Persbrandt) and a swarm of giant spiders in the treacherous forest of Mirkwood. After escaping capture by the dangerous wood- elves, the dwarves reach Lake-town and Lonely Mountain, where they must face the greatest danger of all: the dragon Smaug. Director Peter Jackson simply cannot make a movie of reasonable length, even when he breaks the story into three install- ments. At just shy of three hours, “The Desolation of Smaug” plods. Jackson is masterful at conjuring mythical places and landscapes with computer-generated images, but at the expense of pace. Jackson blows up this fantasy adventure to epic- plus proportions without the dramatic heft to justify the expanded running time. The film is repetitive and fails to adequately showcase its numerous characters. The over nine hours of extras on the three-disc extended edition include film- makers’ commentary, a digital copy, “New Zealand: Home of Middle Earth, Part 2,” and a featurette on the filming of “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” that covers pre-production in the many depart- ments of the film in the months leading up to the start of principal photography, train- ing, the work done on set, and the world of its digital effects. “Maleficent” (Disney), starring Ange- lina Jolie in the title role, is a live-action film that explores the untold story of Disney’s iconic villain from the classic animated feature “Sleeping Beauty.” Maleficent is driven by revenge and a fierce desire to protect the moors over which she presides. She cruelly places a curse upon the human king’s newborn infant, Aurora. As Aurora grows, she is caught in the middle of the conflict between the forest kingdom she has grown to love and the human kingdom that holds the key to peace in the land and ultimately is forced to take drastic actions that will alter both worlds forever. This reimagining of the fairy tale suc- ceeds mostly on Jolie’s performance. She is imposing and appropriately sinister. The (continued on Crossword page) Gail Davis as Annie Oakley. Page 22 THE VILLADOM TIMES I & III • November 5, 2014 DVD releases (continued from Restaurant page) movie takes a cue from Broadway’s “Wicked” in providing a back story and expanding the history of a famous vil- lain, but is not as successful in providing insight into what makes Maleficent tick. Over-dependence on computer-gen- erated effects ultimately becomes repetitious. When Jolie is on screen, viewers are transfixed. At other times, the movie is merely routine. Bonuses on the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack include five behind-the-scenes featurettes, deleted scenes, and a digital copy. “Hercules” (Paramount) is based on the comics by Steve Moore. The title character (Dwayne Johnson) is a sort of con man. He is a sword-for-hire hulk of a guy who uses his outsize reputation as son of Zeus and slayer of the Hydra to draw crowds and inflate his price. He wears a costume: the invincible hide of the Nemean lion. Johnson has always had more than his share of charm, which works well for him here, since Hercules is portrayed more as celebrity than as warrior. Personality counts more than brute strength to make a living. Director Brett Ratner has given the film a light tone, which fits Johnson like a glove. Ratner also delivers on the action, particularly about half-way through as Hercules proves he can deliver when the going gets tough. Many movies about Hercules tend to be less than stellar and even silly, so the choice to present this “Hercules” with a knowing wink pays off. Extras on the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack include both theatrical and extended versions, 15 deleted/extended scenes, an introduction by Ratner and Johnson, four making-of featurettes, and a digital copy. “The Unauthorized Saved by the Bell Story” (Lions- gate), timed to the 25th Anniversary of the premiere of the iconic series, is a made-for-TV movie based on Dustin Dia- mond’s (a/k/a “Screech” Powers) book “Behind the Bell.” The film shines light on the on- and off-screen drama of the hit ‘90s television sitcom that changed the face of Ameri- can Saturday morning television. The brand new cast was hand-picked by the original casting director for “Saved by the Bell,” Robin Lippin. The original show aired from 1989 to 1993 and followed a group of friends and their principal at Bayside High School. Focusing on lighthearted comedic situations, it occasion- ally touched on serious social issues such as drug use, driv- ing under the influence, homelessness, divorce, death, and environmental issues. The series starred Mark-Paul Gos- selaar, Elizabeth Berkley, Mario Lopez, Dustin Diamond, Lark Voorhies, Dennis Haskins, and Tiffani-Amber Thies- sen. It originated as “Good Morning, Miss Bliss” on the Disney Channel, but was dropped after 13 episodes. NBC picked up the series and revamped the cast. “The Unauthorized Saved by the Bell Story” is unfortu- nately characterized by sub-par acting, stiff dialogue, rou- tine plotting, and minimal dramatic tension. Promoted as a tell-all saga of what went on during production, the result is surprisingly scandal-free and family-friendly apart from pervasive cynicism by Diamond, who is credited as an executive producer, about being the slighted cast member, shunned by his co-stars and under-appreciated by the show’s producers. 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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. jw 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. nw RELIGIOUS Prayer to the Blessed Virgin cont. from preceding page Prayer to St. Clare ANNOUNCEMENTS Prayer to St. Jude (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. Immaculate Heart of Mary, Thank you for answering my prayers. kp Thank You St. Jude 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. 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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. ev 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. 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Timely and informative visit Holland Christian Home residents were recently treated to a presentation on how to safe- guard their personal information and protect themselves from phone scams and identity theft. North Haledon Police detectives Dave Parenta and Rob Ormezzano made the presenta- tion. ‘We would like to thank them for their helpful and informative presentation. The health and safety of our residents is always a top priority for the staff and administration of the Home. We are grateful for our partnership with the dedicated public servants of the North Haledon Police Department,’ said Home Administrator Caryn Edelbach. Assessment (continued from page 5) Capuano said weak areas are being tar- geted and addressed with special classes to help students perform. Benchmark assess- ments are conducted twice a year to keep everyone on target. At the other end of the spectrum, he said, Advanced Placement Wreaths (continued from page 12) over the world. In 1966, the State of New Jersey pur- chased the 1,117 acres of Skylands as the state’s first acquisition under the Green Acres preservation program. Governor Thomas Kean designated the central 96 acres surrounding the manor house as the state’s official botanical garden in 1984. The gardens contain many unique features, including an extensive collection of statu- ary, historic trees, a formal annual garden, classes had been added in several areas to attract students with varying interests. He said the school had 25 AP scholars last year, and that he feels the trend will con- tinue. “We view assessment as a way to exam- ine what is effective and a turn key to other areas. We remain committed to the stu- dents becoming life long learners, not just test takers,” Dr. Cirasella said, noting that technology is now being used more effi- ciently in the classroom. perennial beds, and an heirloom collection of lilacs. Since 1976, NJBG/Skylands Associa- tion, an incorporated, member-supported non-profit organization, has worked with the state to preserve and protect Skylands and its historic structures. NJBG spon- sors walks, hikes, programs, concerts, and special events at the garden throughout the year. Guided tours of the gardens are available on Sundays at 2 p.m. from May through October, weather permitting, and guided tours of Skylands Manor are avail- able one Sunday per month. Guided group tours are also available. Please call the NJBG office for more information. MPUMC holds Friday Family service The Midland Park United Methodist Church, located at 269 Godwin Avenue in Midland Park, welcomes everyone to its new Friday Family Service beginning Friday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. The community is invited to attend this service of faith, food, and fellowship. For more information, call the church at (201) 445-3787 or e-mail mpum@optonline.net. Have coffee with the mayor Midland Park Mayor Bud O’Hagan will host his monthly “Coffee with the Mayor” on Saturday, Nov. 15. 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. Learn to dance This fall, Grand Ballroom in Midland Park will hold a program for teens who want to increase their social ease and dance skills. The studio is located in the Mid- land Park Shopping Center at 85 Godwin Avenue. High school students are invited to learn ballroom basics and social dances includ- ing Cha Cha, Swing, Salsa, Bachata, and line dancing. Class will meet on Saturdays and Sundays from 12:15 to 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 8 and 9, Dec. 6 and 7, Jan. 8 and 9, Feb. 7 and 8, March 7 and 8, April 4 and 5, and May 9 and 10. For details, contact the studio at (201) 445-2515. Ski club to hold winter trips The Midland Park High School Ski Club will sponsor four trips to Mountain Creek this winter. Trips are scheduled for Jan. 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2015. Students must pur- chase tickets for all four dates by Nov. 24. Participants will qualify for the group discount rate from the ski resort. The cost for transportation will be $155 for all four trips. Equipment rental and damage insur- ance are available. Checks for the bus transportation must be made payable to “MPCE” and returned along with the permission/medical form by Nov. 25. A “transportation only” option is also available for purchase through Midland Park Continuing Education. There are options for family and friends to buy dis- counted mid-week/all access season passes, meal vouchers, and fun packs. For details and forms, visit MPHS Ski Club 2014-2015 Packet. For further information contact JoAnn Francolino at the MPCE office, (201) 444-2030 or Jfrancolino@mpsnj.org. Lions Club announces fundraisers Midland Park Lions Club will host a Coupon Night fundraiser on Nov. 5 at Rosario’s Trattoria, located at 29 Central Avenue in Midland Park. The restaurant will donate 20 percent of all proceeds, after tax and gratuity, with the Lions Club coupon. Coupons are available at the Mid- land Park Library at 250 Godwin Avenue or by calling (201) 444-8601. The fund- raiser will support the charitable works of the Lions Club. Scouts host Baby Bundles Drive The Midland Park Girl Scouts’ Baby Bundles Drive is being held throughout October. This community effort helps local babies get a good start. New and unused baby items are welcome. Collection boxes are located at the Midland Park Library, the Highland and Godwin schools, and Midland Park High School. Needed items include diaper oint- ments, diapers, wipes, bibs, infant toys, pacifiers, baby wash, nursing items, wash- cloths, baby lotion, bowls, and spoons. Glass items cannot be accepted. Donations must be new. Knights sponsor trip to Sands Casino The Knights of Columbus Midland Park Council 5498 will host a trip to see the Tony Orlando Christmas Show at the Sands Casino in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania on Saturday, Dec. 6. The group will leave from the Church of the Nativity, 315 Pros- pect Street in Midland Park, at 11:30 a.m. and will return at approximately 9:30 p.m. Transportation will be by deluxe motor coach. Attendees will receive $20 in free slot play. The casino features a large indoor shopping center and a variety of restaurants. Tickets are $69. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Tom Antonucci at Thomas.Antonucci@yahoo.com. Press releases for this column may be sent to editorial@villadom.com. Deadline is Wednesday at noon. Page 26 THE VILLADOM TIMES I & III • November 5, 2014 How to stay within your home improvement budget Home improvement projects range from small scale undertakings that can be tack- led in a single weekend to large remodels that can take several months to complete. While no two projects are the same, every home improvement project demands that homeowners dip into their pockets and spend some money. Just as the scale of projects varies greatly, so do the financial commitments required of homeowners to make those projects a reality. But no matter the size of the project, homeowners can find ways to stretch their budgets without sacrificing the quality of their improvements. Do the homework. Before deciding to make changes to a home, it is best to first do some research into any potential proj- ects. Many homeowners have decided to dive into a project before they fully real- ize its scope and cost, and going in blind can bust a budget, turning what might have seemed like a relatively simple project into a money pit. Understanding just what a project entails and how much it is likely to cost can give homeowners an idea of what they can afford and where they might be able to stretch their budgets. For example, those who want to replace their kitchen counter- tops, but cannot afford engineered quartz, might be able to find a less expensive alter- native, such as tile, they will like just as much. It is best to research such alterna- tives before deciding to replace the existing countertops. If a less expensive alternative is not a viable option, consider postpon- ing the project while saving the additional money. Starting the project without first grasping its true cost is a recipe for disas- ter, so do the homework before getting out the toolbox and starting to work. Build unforeseen expenses into the budget. Another way to stay within budget is to include budget-busting unforeseen expenses into the plan from the get-go. Nearly every home improvement project will present some unforeseen and costly hurdles. For example, those who are con- verting basement space might encounter mold inside the walls, and it can cost a pretty penny to make that mold go away. Those who take on a project (or delegate it to a contractor) expecting such hurdles will not be overburdened by the cost of addressing unforeseen issues. Those who are caught off guard might be forced to overextend the budget or make sacrifices elsewhere in order to complete the project. Build some contingency money, including permit fees, into the home improvement budget to safeguard against such unfore- seen issues. Get to work. When hiring a contractor, speak with him or her before signing a con- tract. Sometimes, homeowners can pitch in to keep labor costs low. For example, hom- eowners might be able to pitch in during the demolition phase, saving the cost of paying you’re a contractor’s workers to tear down walls or remove debris. Another way to pitch in is to do the end-of-day cleanup. Any role the homeowners play with regard to labor will likely need to be negotiated upfront, but can save a substantial amount of money on labor. Determine if working piecemeal is the most affordable option. Sometimes it makes sense to tackle one project at a time. Other times, it makes sense to combine projects to save on the cost of materials. For instance, if the ultimate goal is to install wood flooring throughout a home, determine if it makes more financial sense to install the flooring all at once rather than tackling one or two rooms at a time. Buying all the materials at once, rather than buying a small amount of materials several times over the next sev- eral years, may be the most cost-effective option. Home improvement projects often go a long way toward making a home more enjoyable for its owners and inhabitants. While such projects can be costly, hom- eowners who stay disciplined can still get their dream homes without busting their budgets. November 5, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I & III • Page 27 Better indoor lighting can improve productivity, mood Those who want to improve their mood, productiv- ity, and general well-being should consider turning on a light. The psychological effects of lighting have long been a subject of study. It has been documented that the inten- sity and quality of light can impact the psychological and physiological well-being of a person, affecting daily mood. The Mayo Clinic says a lack of adequate lighting can make people feel depressed. That is because light deprivation can affect the production of the hormone melatonin, leading to physiological imbalances. An abun- dance of light can get bodily systems back in check and may be an alternative therapy for common emotional issues. Lighting is such an important factor in mood that even stores and businesses study the impact certain lighting can have on people and their impression of a space. In fact, lighting design is an art and a science. Lighting designers must have an understanding of the visual quality users of a space need for their health, safety, and enjoyment. The Illuminating Engineering Society of North Amer- ica lists the basic body of knowledge on lighting in the IESNA Handbook. It includes summaries of recom- mended practices based on research and consensus of successful lighting for specific applications. However, individuals don’t need an extensive knowledge of light- ing principles to improve their own interior lighting situa- tions. Instead, a cursory understanding of what works can do the trick. Here are some things to consider. People are attracted to light. If lighting is necessary for safety, brighter illumination will guide the way. Brightness focuses personal attention on a particular object or area. To create a more pleasant atmosphere, use wall light- ing instead of overhead lighting in a space. In public spaces or areas where individuals need to be alert, overhead lighting is the best option. Dim lighting is best for rooms in which relaxation is desired. That is why table lamps are often used with a shade to diffuse the light. Homes typically need a combination of lighting sources. An overhead light paired with ambient light and task lighting can help most people get things done. According to light bulb manufacturer Sylvania, think in terms of layering light. Light sources should be placed at different heights throughout a room to supply adequate illumination and visual interest. For those who want to boost mood, consider full- spectrum light bulbs that mimic the spectrum of outdoor light. Another easy remedy during the day is to simply let in more outdoor light. Keep blinds open wide, especially those that face west and south. Bedrooms with windows facing the east may help people rise with the sun. Sky- lights can help light shine indoors when the sun is directly overhead. There are also sun tubes that help direct sun- light into rooms under an attic where traditional skylights cannot be installed. Remember, bright light can energize a person, so it is important to wind down from a long day by dimming the lights and preparing for sleep in the evening. Individuals often take light for granted and only real- ize something is off kilter when their homes are not ade- quately lit. There are different ways to remedy inadequate lighting situations. Speaking with a lighting designer may help. Page 28 THE VILLADOM TIMES I & III • November 5, 2014