November 19, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 23 Wyckoff Wanderings Learn about cyber security Atlantic Stewardship Bank will host a Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes Edu- cation Program in conjunction with the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Computer Crimes Task Force on Wednesday, Nov. 19. This free program will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Powerhouse Christian Church, 500 West Main Street in Wyckoff. Guest speakers Detective Jeff Anger- meyer and Task Force Officer Bill Diet- rich of the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Computer Crimes Task Force will present relevant information and answer ques- tions. The program will cover topics such as PC security, virus protection, up-to- date patching, e-mail habits, Internet safety, identity theft, and more. RSVP to customerservice@asbnow.com. Holiday Fair announced The Wyckoff Reformed Church will hold its annual Holiday Fair Nov. 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the church located at 580 Wyckoff Avenue. The fair will feature handmade items, gifts for all occasions, attic treasures, books and CDs, lunch, homemade baked goods, and photos with Santa. There will be a prize basket fundraiser and an auction featuring vacations, tickets to sporting events, gift certificates, and more. The auction will begin at 1 p.m. For more information call (201) 891-1782. Pizzarelli and Laub to perform World renowned jazz guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli and guitarist/vocalist Ed Laub will appear together in concert the Wyckoff Reformed Church on Saturday, Dec. 6. A limited number of tickets will be sold. Tickets are $25 and are available at the church office at 580 Wyckoff Avenue in Wyckoff between 8 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. weekdays. Those who attend will receive a free copy of “Soft Guitar,” a new CD fea- turing Laub and Pizzarelli. Affordable housing (continued from page 10) “The zoning board determined that the application would substantially impair the intent and purpose of the master zoning plan due to various conflicts with the goals of the borough’s master plan.” Finally, Meehan pointed out that Frank- lin Lakes, in its agreement with COAH, did not agree to grant all use variances that made promises for low- or moderate- income housing, but rather, that agreement was if a variance is granted for multi- family housing, the applicant would be required to set aside 20 percent of the pro- posed units for low- and moderate-income housing. Prior to seeking a use variance from the zoning board, Commorata had asked the borough council to rezone this property from its existing A-22.5 residential zone to an LB-1 limited business zone in order to permit the construction of a residential- style office building on the lot. In a tie vote, the planning board effectively denied a motion to find the rezoning consistent with the borough’s master plan, and the borough council ultimately decided not to adopt an ordinance to rezone the property. Deer fence ordinance (continued from page 10) gets deer complaints all the time and he originally felt permitting the fences at the 25 foot setback line may not be detrimental to the neighbors of the one-acre lots in the borough, while it would allow residents to protect their property. At the September work session, Bivona reviewed the Alpine ordinance with the council. At the October work session, he voiced concern that borough residents are not now able to protect their vegetable or flower gardens. He said that, by following the Alpine ordinance, Franklin Lakes resi- dents would be allowed to do so, although such an ordinance would not allow them to protect their entire back yards. Franklin Lakes Borough Attorney Wil- liam Smith stated during the discussion that people want to protect all their shrub- bery, and this ordinance does not do so. Council Member Ann Swist also pointed out that the deer fences are not aestheti- cally pleasing. Bivona added that some people have said that deer fences would force the deer to go on other properties that are not fenced. At the November work session, Bivona commented that, while he was originally in favor of permitting the deer fences, several people have told him the fences are ugly and not effective, and placing a deer fence at the 25 foot setback line would only be effective for vegetable gardens and not to protect someone’s entire property. Bivona said it would be a different matter if the size of the lots in Franklin Lakes were five acres instead of one acre. He asked the council members if they wanted to pursue the matter or “put it to bed.” Swist summed up the opinion of the council. She said that, since deer fences would be more visible on the one acre-lots, her feeling is, “We should put this to bed.” Bivona agreed, saying, “It won’t fix the deer problem nor protect your property, so it makes sense to leave it alone.” In a related issue concerning fences, earlier in the year the council expressed concern about the number of incidents that had occurred in the borough where deer had impaled themselves on spiked fences. They also expressed concern about the danger spiked fences pose to chil- dren who might try to climb over them. An ordinance was adopted in March to prohibit all types of danger- ous fences, including those with spikes on them. It did not address the fences that were currently in existence in the borough, but the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals organization established a fund to help borough residents retrofit their spiked fences in order to be safe and aesthetically pleasing. F.J. MCMAHON Light refreshments will be served at the concert. Those who attend may also bring their own snacks and beverages. For tickets or further information, call the Wyckoff Reformed Church at (201) 891- 1782. Chamber plans meeting The Wyckoff Chamber of Commerce will meet on Thursday, Nov. 20 at the Larkin House, 380 Godwin Avenue in Wyckoff. The group will gather at 8 a.m. Lynda La Monte, author of a “Small Business Survival Guide for the Digital Age,” will discuss challenges faced by local businesses and will provide advice on adapting to change to remain profitable. Breakfast is being sponsored by Choco- lates, Etc. RSVP to wyckoffchamber@gmail. com. The Chamber is seeking sponsors for its annual Santa Comes to Wyckoff program. This year, Santa will visit on Friday, Dec. 5. This community event features Santa’s arrival on a fire truck, music, giveaways, costumed characters, and refreshments at the Tree Lighting Ceremony. Sponsorships are available in the fol- lowing categories: premier stocking spon- sor, 1,500; coloring book sponsor, $1,000; platinum level, $500; gold status, $250; silver sponsor, $100; and bronze sponsor, $50. Sponsors will be acknowledged on the flyer inserted in each child’s gift bag, in the local newspaper, and on the Chamber’s website. This year, the Chamber expects to distribute approximately 800 gift bags. Sponsors are invited to mail a check payable to the Wyckoff Chamber of Com- merce (with “Santa” on the memo line) to the Wyckoff Chamber of Commerce, c/o Eugene Luccarelli, CPA, 234 Madison Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ 07481. Checks must be received by Nov. 21. For details, contact Russell Grimm at (201) 560-0861. 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 dead- line 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 Hospi- tal Auxiliary’s pledge to raise $1.5 million for the expansion of the hospital’s breast surgery program at the Luckow Pavilion and to support Valley Home Care’s Butter- flies Program, a palliative care and hospice program for children. Local author to speak Local author John C. Gregory will address the Wyckoff Woman’s Club on Wednesday, Nov. 19. The program will be held at the clubhouse at 176 Wyckoff Avenue. The club members will hold a brief meeting at 1 p.m. and the program will begin at 1:30 p.m. The public is invited and refreshments will be served. For more information, call (201) 891-4426. We welcome press releases from our readers. Items may be sent to editorial@villadom.com. 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