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The presentation is part of the 2014-15 Curriculum Out- reach Program for parents and guardians, developed by the Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment. The series consists of individual evening presentations throughout the school year, focusing on current topics in education. For more information, contact the office of Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction, and Assess- ment Cheryl Best at (201) 670-2700, extension 10532 or cbest@ridgewood.k12.nj.us. Fell House hosts Holiday Teas The John Fell House will host its annual Holiday After- noon Teas on Wednesday, Dec. 3 and Thursday, Dec. 11 from noon to 2:30 p.m. at the historic home at 475 Franklin Turnpike in Allendale. The house will be decorated for the holidays to enhance the experience. The John Fell House is a state and national historic landmark and was the home of Continental Congressman John Fell. Tickets for the three-course luncheon are $50. To purchase tickets, e-mail Linda A. Schropp at lschropp@optonline. net or call Theresa Salameno on (201) 825-2840 to confirm availability. Proceeds will benefit the restoration of the house. Con- cerned Citizens of Allendale is a 501c3 non-profit dedi- cated to maintaining and restoring the home and grounds of American patriot, John Fell. For more information, visit www.johnfellhouse.org. Prostate cancer support group to meet LifeLines, a supportive and informative resource for prostate cancer patients and their partners in northern Bergen County will meet Tuesday, Nov. 25 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Church of the Presentation, 271 West Saddle River Road in Upper Saddle River. The group was formed by prostate cancer patients to share information and experience about available treat- ment and service resources. Meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of each month. For additional information, e-mail lifelines@optonline.net or visit www.lifelinespcsupport. com. RBARI hosts Holiday Boutique The Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc. will host its Holiday Boutique at the First Reformed Church of Haw- thorne on Friday, Nov. 21 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Satur- day, Nov. 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shoppers will find a unique assortment of festive holi- day gifts, seasonal decorations, jewelry, candles, crafts, and more. The boutique will also feature homemade baked goods. Admission is free. Proceeds will benefit the ani- mals of RBARI, the no-kill shelter based in Oakland. Visit www.rbari.org for more information. The church is located at 259 Lafayette Avenue in Haw- thorne. Parents Nights Out set PRO Martial Arts at 140 Franklin Turnpike in Waldwick is hosting two events to give parents opportunities to shop and prepare for the holidays. Early drop-off and late pick- ups may be arranged for both programs. To register, call (201) 857-5111. On Black Friday, Nov. 28, parents are invited to bring their children to the studio for a day of karate, trivia, games, movie clips, face painting, snacks, and lunch. The program will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Children who are registered by Nov. 18 will receive a 20 percent early bird discount. A Parents Night Out is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 19 Trio recognized at BVMI Gala More than 330 people gathered to cel- ebrated three outstanding BVMI support- ers -- Michael Azzara, Charles Matar, and Dr. Charlotte Sokol -- while raising more than $293,000, the highest amount in the gala’s five year history. “It was a combination of impressive honorees, generous guests, and a lot of preparation that made the gala the bench- mark against which we will measure future ones,” said BVMI Executive Direc- tor Amanda Missey. Highlights of the evening were the reception attended by numerous elite members of North Jersey’s health care community, tribute videos of the honor- ees, Tiffany crystal commemorative plat- ters for the honorees, dancing to Hank Lane Music, a lively online auction, and the Greatest Need Appeal directed by emcee Karl Nelson of the Giants XXI Super Bowl Team. The appeal raised $63,000. Event co-chairs were Cynthia Goldman and Marilyn Schotz. Platinum sponsors were BD, Holy Name Medical Michael Azzara, Dr. Charlotte Sokol, and Charles Matar. (Photo courtesy Center, The Valley Hospital, and a gener- of Sal Benedetto.) ous donor. Azzara, BVMI board chairman emeritus and former working in the export and consulting industries, he president and CEO of The Valley Hospital, received the founded Agility Gas Technologies, where he is CEO. He Special Tribute for his exceptional leadership of BVMI, attributes his success to his faith and belief in family which resulted in marked growth of patient services and values. Passionate about charitable work, he and his a firm financial footing for the organization. Due to his wife Jennifer established The Matthew 18:5 Foundation philanthropic and administrative leadership, the first and are steadfast in their humanitarian activities. three-year strategic plan was created, many major gifts Dr. Sokol, former Chief of the Diabetes Section at were received, BVMI’s visibility in Bergen County was Hackensack University Medical Center, BVMI vol- enhanced, and a balanced budget was achieved. His gen- unteer, and a founder of the Diabetes Foundation, also received the Community Leadership Award for her early, erous annual gifts also supported BVMI. Matar, an entrepreneur and philanthropist, was pre- continuous, and outstanding service to the community. sented with the Community Leadership Award. After Dr. Sokol is renowned in the field of diabetes care. from 5 to 9 p.m. While parents are busy with last minute holiday preparations, children will be entertained with face painting, karate, board breaking, trivia, movie clips, music, food, and beverages. There will be a special appearance by Rocky the Rhino. School presents murder mystery Don Bosco Prep in Ramsey will present “The Murder Mystery at the Murder Mystery” Nov. 21 and 22 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 23 at 2 p.m. This play-within-a-play was written by Brian D. Taylor and is being produced by special arrange- ment with Pioneer Drama Service, Inc. in Colorado. The production will be held in the De Sales Hall Auditorium at 492 North Franklin Turnpike in Ramsey. Tickets for all shows are $10 for adults and $8 for stu- dents or $5 with the donation of non-perishable food items. For additional information, contact Justine Seward jseward@donboscoprep.org or call (201) 327-8003. ECLC hosts events To help parents and guardians of children with special needs, the ECLC of New Jersey School in Ho-Ho-Kus hosts free workshops that touch on topics that are particularly important to this community. Lori Wolf, Esq. and Adam Dratch, Esq. will present an interactive workshop, “Planning Today for Your Child’s Tomorrow,” on Thursday, Dec. 4 at 6:30 p.m. The experts will cover estate planning, wills, special-needs trusts, and more. All parents and any interested members of the com- munity are invited. The program will take place at the ECLC School at 302 North Franklin Turnpike in Ho-Ho-Kus. RSVP to Principal Vicki Lindorff at vlindorff@eclcofnj. org or (201) 670-7880. Child care cannot be provided during this session. A Parent Support Group will meet at the school at 10:30 a.m. on Dec. 10. This group holds monthly meetings, where members have an opportunity to make new friends and meet other parents of children with special needs. This group is open to all parents, whether their child is enrolled at ECLC, in another private school, or is in a public school (continued on page 22) Franklin Lakes November 19, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 3 Public hearing on golf course development case begins by Frank J. McMahon The Franklin Lakes Planning Board has begun the public hearing on the Toll Brothers, Inc. application for a housing development on the 131-acre High Mountain Golf Club property. The site is located on the west side of Ewing Avenue in southeastern portion of the borough along the bound- ary with Wyckoff, and it would be accessed from both Ewing Avenue and Franklin Lake Road. It is bordered on the east by single-family homes along Charnwood Drive in Wyckoff and to the south by the Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve and the Borough of North Haledon. Mark Mayhew, the professional engineer for Toll Broth- ers, provided an overview of the site plan for the develop- ment, explaining that the plans call for the construction of a total of 275 detached and attached housing units, includ- ing 220 market rate and 55 affordable housing units. The 220 market housing units would consist of 60 single-family detached homes and 160 single-family attached town- homes. Mayhew also pointed out there would be a 4,500 square foot clubhouse with a pool and two tennis courts, and the site would contain five open space lots. He said the roads in the development would all have standard 30 foot cartways except for a 28-foot wide cul-de-sac to four homes and the 24-foot wide road in the townhouse area. According the Mayhew, the site would have sewers and all public utilities and the streets on the roadways would have trees 40 to 60 feet apart, shade trees in the parking lots, and vegetation to form a buffer between the townhouses and the single-family homes, and landscaping throughout the site and around the clubhouse. Mayhew described the drainage on the site, explain- ing there would be seven storm water management basins, including four ponds and three dry detention basins that would be maintained by a homeowners’ association that would charge a fee to the residents for that maintenance. The developer would retain a licensed site remediation professional (LSMP) to oversee environmental issues on the site. Borough Engineer Kevin Boswell explained that would be tantamount to having the New Jersey Depart- ment of Environmental Protection on site to execute the standards required. There is one potential variance required for the develop- ment that has to be determined. It is for the monument signs at the two accesses to the site, which the developer main- tains are signs, but the planning board has called walls. If the board determines that they are walls, a variance would be required. According to a summary of the findings in a fiscal impact study conducted by Toll Brothers, the single-family homes would have an average estimated sales price of $1.3 million and the 160 single-family attached townhomes would have an average anticipated sale price of $850,000. The 55 affordable housing condominiums would pro- vide the required mixture of one-, two-, and three-bedroom (continued on page 6) Page 4 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 19, 2014 Business Tutor Me After 3 celebrates ﬁrst anniversary Orton Gillingham reading specialist Helaine Rapkin with three-year-old Maddie. Tutor Me After 3 just turned one. In its short time in existence, this academic facility has been providing cus- tomized enrichment that has remarkably transformed the approach to learning. Ashley Benanti, owner of TMA3, said she has been touched by the stories parents tell her about their children after coming to her facility at 372 Franklin Avenue in Wyckoff. Parents say their children are not only improving academically, but also developing a true love for learning that they never possessed prior to coming to TMA3. Since TMA3 opened last November, the number of students it serves has almost quadrupled. The facility is inundated with students of all ages and different academic needs. Parents have a sincere trust in the faculty members, all of whom have a master’s degree or higher, and possess an extreme loyalty to every child they teach. Regardless of emotional, academic, or learning disability needs, the professionals at TMA3 handle each student with a custom approach and with the love and care they deserve. “Our goal at Tutor Me After 3 is to become one with every student, experience their struggles, and celebrate in their successes,” said Nicole Mineo, middle school reading specialist. “The teachers bring students presents on their birthday and gift cards for good grades or academic mile- stones…It’s the small touches that make us the Tutor Me After 3 family.” TMA3 continues to develop new programs for all ages of the community. This December, TMA will be starting a Sunday Studies program that will allow parents to pay a small fee and drop off their students from 9-1 to complete homework, study for upcoming tests/quizzes, or have any questions answered before the week begins. Teachers will be on staff to answer questions or guide their studies to ensure they are prepared for the next week. TMA3 is also proud to announce the newly renovated first floor area, which will be the home of The College Advisement and Financial Aid Department. Students and their families will work with Lloyd Dodwell, a Harvard graduate with over 25 years of admissions and essay expe- rience. “We are thrilled to have the compassion and expertise of Lloyd and the rest of the advisement team as we embark on a new journey of Tutor Me After 3,” Benanti said. Benanti and her team said year one has been amazing. They promise to continue to make the community stronger, smarter, and more creative one year at a time, and 2014 has been a wonderful start. Visit tutormeafter3.com or call (201) 891-8100 for addi- tional information. Illuminate your home for the holidays without effort Whether you want to epically entertain, delight the children, or simply brighten the neighborhood this holi- day season, Power Wash Seal of Bergen County is ready to trans-form your home into a winter wonderland. In the natural extension of a business focused on bring- ing out the best in home exteriors, President Richard Narins and his team have spent 13 Christmas seasons designing and installing the area’s most remarkable Christmas light- ing extravaganzas. “Last year alone we adorned 200+ homes with over 11 million lights,” Narins said. “And the best part? You don’t even have to lift a finger.” Christmas lighting has always been a passion for Narins. “When my children were small, we used to ride around looking at all the Christmas decorations,” he recalled. “I would always have a vision of how the house could look more amazing.” His unique combination of imagination and technical knowhow help create spectacular outdoor lighting dis- plays. From turning trees into larger-than-life candy canes to making ponds look like old-fashioned skating rinks to An inviting entryway designed by Power Wash Seal. subtly highlighting a property’s architectural details, Narins approaches every home as a blank canvas. He then tailors plans to fit each family’s special desires and budget. No dreams are ever too big for Power Wash Seal of Bergen County. Equipped with a fleet that includes high ranging lift trucks, the team is working around to clock to illuminate the highest gables, tallest trees, and beyond with complete ease. The company is one of the area’s only providers with Christmas light installation insurance. What’s in store for 2014? Narins sees a return to tradi- tional holiday schemes. “I am getting a lot of requests for garland, tulle, ribbon, and bows around entranceways; décor lined walkways, and new extra brilliant C-9 retro bulbs,” he revealed. “Also huge for 2014: energy efficient LED lights, which result in up to 90 percent savings on electrical costs.” Actualize your own Christmas fantasy this year. Get inspired at www.powerwashsealofbergencounty.com or by calling (201) 218-1644 now. Power Wash Seal of Bergen County is based at 6 Dog- wood Lane in Woodcliff Lake. Fax (862) 345 3874. E-mail trader2158@aol.com. NJ LIC#13VH00917400 Rockland County Lic# H-10757 31-00-00. Fully insured. November 19, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 5 Midland Park Board rejects Stafford Glass building proposal Midland Park Auto Body will not be able to convert the vacant Stafford Glass build- ing at 168 Godwin Avenue into an ancillary use for the adjacent body shop. The Midland Park Board of Adjustment last week voted 5 to 2 to deny the applica- tion it has been considering for over a year. A last-minute color rendering of the pro- posed building façade failed to convince board members that the proposed use was appropriate for the commercial location in the center of the borough’s main thorough- fare. In presenting the proposed rendering, architect Anne Petrocci of Ramsey said her goal had been to provide the building “with an image consistent with what the board wants the community to move towards.” She proposed a federal/colonial style simi- lar to V&S Floor Covering down the street, which she said she had designed several years ago. She said details were added to create a better proportion, including cor- nices over the windows which would follow the slope of the land, a uniform parapet for consistent building height, shutters and an umbrella canopy over the main entrance. The front would have been brick veneer wrapping a few feet around the corners, after which the exposed walls would have been painted stucco. Landscaping would wrap around the corners as well, and the fence on both sides of the building would have been replaced with solid-panel vinyl fencing. Richard Wostbrock, the board’s engi- neer, commended the applicant for adding a second entrance and ADA ramp at the south side of the building to provide access to back office space. “The ramp provides some separation between the walkers and the cars, but I’m still concerned about the circulation,” Wostbrock said. Board member Doug Feick, who sup- ported the application, noted that the appli- cant had made substantial changes to the application since it was first filed and said there is a need to have a balance of busi- nesses in town. “The aesthetic changes are significant, but they are not enough to overcome the lack of special reasons for a use variance,” sum- marized board Chairman Linda Herlihy in casting her negative vote. “Your testimony was not persuasive. There was no attempt to make the site work, to delete the existing non-conforming use and give reasons,” she told the applicant. “You made a concerted effort to improve the look, but it didn’t rise to the level to overcome the issues unresolved,” agreed board member Dan Brennan. Pat Mahoney of Van Blarcom Avenue asked the board whether it had considered the noise that would emanate from a pro- posed generator. He said that he presently hears noise from the auto body shop. Applicant Warren Struz proposed to use the entire storefront for offices and storage to maintain the aesthetic appearance. The rear section of the building would have been used as a motor vehicle repair shop to (continued on page 15) ASB conducts Food Drive During the month of November, Atlantic Stewardship Bank is conducting its annual Food Drive throughout all of its branches. This is no ordinary Thanksgiving collec- tion; it is a drive with a mission to replenish the food pantry reserves that are depleted by the Thanksgiving holiday. All month long, both customers and bank associates are asked to fill the baskets with non-perishable food items. High-pro- tein foods such as canned tuna, beef stew, ravioli, baked beans, and peanut butter are always in short supply at the food pantries, as are coffee, tea, soup, and sugar. The pantries also mentioned that there are two items that are often overlooked and always in high demand: baby food and health care items. The bank will be collecting food items through Nov. 26. The food will be distrib- uted to local pantries the following week. This year’s beneficiaries include the Social Service Organization of Ridgewood; Center for Food Action in Englewood; CUMAC, Star of Hope Ministries, and Oasis: A Haven for Women & Children in Paterson; the Pequannock Township Food Pantry; Harvest Outreach Ministries in Paterson; Westwood Cares; and New Hope Minis- tries in Haledon. “The pantries are very grateful to receive donations in early December because it helps to replenish their shelves that have been depleted by the Thanksgiving holi- day,” said Tonni von Schaumburg, the bank’s assistant vice president of marketing. “With the generosity of our customers and associates, we are able to help restock the local food pantries for the holiday season.” Atlantic Stewardship Bank, a subsid- iary of Stewardship Financial Corporation, maintains banking locations in Hawthorne (two offices), Midland Park, Montville, North Haledon, Pequannock, Ridgewood, Waldwick, Wayne (two offices), Westwood, and Wyckoff. Established in 1985, ASB is a full-service community bank serving both individuals and businesses. Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 19, 2014 Franklin Lakes Borough council mulls solar panel regulations by Frank J. McMahon The Franklin Lakes Borough Council has reviewed the current regulations on the installation of solar panels, but has decided to leave them in place for now. The borough’s solar panel ordinance, which was adopted in September 2012, permits the installation of solar panels, but recognizes that solar panels, especially in residential zones, have the potential to have a negative aesthetic impact on surrounding properties. The ordinance gives the plan- ning board discretion regarding the loca- Golf course development (continued from page 3) units and would have sale prices affordable to lower income families in accordance with current affordable housing regula- tions, with an average estimated sale price of $131,947. The proposed residential development is anticipated to have 680 residents, and was estimated to require tax-supported munici- pal service costs estimated at $630,360 in 2013. Municipal tax revenues from the proposed residential development would have amounted to $560,960 at the cur- rent tax rate, and would have offset 88.9 percent of the allocated municipal service costs, to yield a municipal revenue deficit of $69,400. The 220 market rate housing units are estimated to generate 73 public school chil- dren, while the 55 affordable housing units are estimated to generate 13 public school children, for a total of 86 students, 63 of whom would be expected to be enrolled in the Franklin Lakes School District with an allocated cost of $l,190,640. These school district costs would be fully offset by added school district tax revenues of $1,272,060, to yield a revenue surplus amounting to $81,420. The Ramapo-Indian Hills Regional High School District is expected to receive 23 public school students with an allocated tax-supported cost of $443,760, which would be fully offset by added tax reve- nues of $905,040 to yield a revenue surplus of $461,280. The 220 market rate housing units would generate estimated annual tax revenues totaling $3,140,400 that would offset the costs of $2,127,930 allocated to the market rate housing units to yield an annual revenue surplus of $1,012,470. The 55-unit affordable housing com- ponent would generate estimated annual tax revenues totaling $106,490 and tax- supported costs of $377,550, resulting in a revenue deficit of $271,060. However, the revenue surpluses generated by the market rate housing units would be suf- ficient to fully offset the revenue deficits of the affordable housing units, and would result in a combined revenue surplus of $741,410. The hearing will continue at a special planning board meeting on Dec. 10 and at the board’s regular public meeting on Dec. 17. A field trip to the site by the board was also scheduled for Dec. 13. tion of the solar energy panels. The ordinance requires that the panels be placed on the rear roof of a building unless it can be demonstrated by expert testimony that rear roof installation is proven to be ineffective or impossible. The borough council discussed the installation of solar panels at a recent public work session and whether the installation of solar panels should require an applica- tion to the planning board. Franklin Lakes Borough Attorney Wil- liam Smith reviewed the appropriate sec- tion of the borough code and pointed out that, according to the code, all applications for a solar energy system must conform to codes and buffer and planting requirements with respect to tree removal, replacement, and protection of no-disturbance zones. In addition, any trees and/or shrubs to be removed to accommodate the installation of a solar energy system must be accom- panied by a plan demonstrating the need to remove the trees and the replacement of the trees in accordance with the provisions of the municipal code. He also advised the council that an applicant must locate a solar energy system so tree removal is not required to the extent practical, and the design of a solar energy system must, to the extent reasonably pos- sible, use material, colors, textures, screen- ing, and landscaping that will blend into the natural setting and existing environment. Smith pointed out that the code states that roof-mounted solar panels are not per- mitted on the front roof of a structure which faces a street, unless the applicant presents valid reasons to the planning board as to why a front roof is the only effective or possible means for utilizing solar energy on the property. Mayor Frank Bivona told the council that, according to federal and state law, the installation of solar panels cannot be prohibited, although the council can limit where they are located. Bivona questioned, however, the need to go to the planning board for approval. “Why force them to go to the plan- ning board if that board cannot say ‘no’?” Bivona asked. Smith responded, “You can’t say ‘no,’ but you can impose reasonable condi- tions.” Smith proposed an option for the coun- cil that would eliminate the planning board review in residential zones where the panel is located on the rear roof and there is no request to remove trees. Bivona said he liked Smith’s suggestion and he emphasized that the council adopted an ordinance that allows solar panels to be installed, but the planning board has rec- ommended that the ordinance concerning solar panels be left in place for a year. He pointed out, however, that being required to make an application to the planning board can be expensive due to legal and engineering costs. “That’s a high cost for something that is permitted by ordinance,” Bivona said. Ultimately, Bivona and the council agreed to keep the issue on the council’s work session agenda and review the matter again in six months. Midland Park November 19, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 7 Council approves bids for ﬁrehouse improvements The Midland Park Firehouse on Witte Drive is being upgraded to accommodate a new ladder truck expected early next year. The borough council last week awarded the contract for the work to Javier Construction Corp. of Clifton at a price of $44,000. Javier, which recently completed Memorial Library’s front steps, was the lowest of five bidders for the firehouse project, whose bids ranged up to $80,500. Teacher parking added at Dairy lot Twenty faculty parking spaces at the Dairy Street Rec- reation Complex behind Midland Park High School have been designated for faculty parking to increase the over- all number of spots available for students in the front of the school. Councilwoman Nancy Peet announced during last week’s meeting of the mayor and council that the arrange- ment had been settled on at a meeting between town and school officials earlier in the week. She explained that it would be safer for the students walking from their cars to use the front parking lot. “We are very grateful to the Midland Park borough for providing us with approximately 20 of its parking spaces by the playground/tennis court area behind the high school. This collaborative outreach provides us with an opportunity to reallocate parking assignments and have all students park in the front of the school, with staff members parking in the back,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Marie Cirasella. The parking shortage had been raised by resident Steve Vander Wiele, whose daughter is a junior at the school and had been forced to park on neighboring streets because she did not qualify for a school permit. “I thank the council for getting it done so quickly. Parents told me they had tried before and couldn’t get it to happen. It’s good that the kids can now park up front where it is safer,” Vander Wiele told the council. “The town council is most cooperative with the schools, as long as we are aware of the issues. It’s the board’s property; they make the rules,” said Mayor Pat- rick “Bud” O’Hagan. The bulk of the spaces, already lined and numbered by the borough’s DPW, are in front of the Dairy Street tennis courts, with three located along the junior field near the flagpole. Parking along the batting cages’ fence is still available for residents using the recreation com- plex facilities, including the playground, tennis courts or snack bar. Staff members will receive decals for their cars to park in the designated areas. The arrangement will only be in effect during school hours. Vander Wiele said he would return to the board to ask that school officials rework the student parking policies, which allow reserved parking privileges to all seniors regardless of whether they drive to school and does not permit them to “lend them” to juniors. “There were 50 spaces empty as of Monday in the top lot. They (the board) have to look at themselves; they are doing something wrong. The town has helped. Let’s see what they will do to help the situation,” Vander Wiele said. He previously suggested that the lot be redesigned and restriped to return angle parking and the parking island recently removed following repaving. Dr. Cirasella said that parking spaces are provided to MPHS seniors as a “senior privilege.” She said this school year 82 seniors requested one of the 95 spaces available in the student lot, but that 14 of these spaces are used for district staff members. According to Fire Chief Mark McCombs, plans call for enlarging the westernmost bay at the firehouse by 15 feet to house the new 105 ft. ladder truck. The 25-year-old truck being replaced is only 75 ft. long. The wall and ceil- ing of an existing storage/utility room will be removed to extend the bay, and the existing heating system now there will be replaced with a smaller, high efficiency unit. No exterior changes to the building are being proposed. McCombs said that option had once been considered, but the interior changes were deemed financially more fea- sible to meet the requirements. The chief explained that the longer ladder truck, which will cost the borough about $844,000, was needed to allow easier access to more houses by providing a better reach for structures that have increased setbacks. A March delivery date for the truck is anticipated, he said. Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 19, 2014 Midland Park Businesses set Open Houses for Small Business Saturday A full slate of Midland Park businesses is on board with the Midland Park Chamber of Commerce’s Shop Small Saturday passport promotion on Nov. 29. From 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, each of the participating businesses is holding an Open House at a designated hour when shoppers may stop in to get their “passports” signed. A grand prize of $100 and other prizes will be awarded, selected from among those who turn in the completed “passports.” “I am thrilled with the response from our chamber members and hope the shoppers will come out and sup- port our local businesses,” commented Lisa Plasse of From the Top Music Studio, who is coordinating the Shop Small Saturday event. Consumers are encouraged to follow this schedule and take advantage of each business’ special offerings: 9 a.m.: Columbia Bank – 60 Godwin Avenue, refresh- ments will be served. $15 bonus deposit for new Kids Count account with a deposit of $15 or more; coupon for a free wealth management consultation; $475 low fee for home purchase; gift for opening a free small business checking account; Yield Plus free checking account (ask us about the 1 percent rate) 10 a.m.: Crossfit Bison – 59 Greenwood Avenue. Free trial class. 11 a.m.: Bob Bush, State Farm Insurance – 637 Godwin Avenue – refreshments will be served. Get information on multi-line discounts. 12 p.m.: Provisions Home & Garden – 42 Central Avenue -- A selection of baked goods will be served; 10 percent off entire store including custom gift basket orders. 1 p.m.: Grand Ballroom Dance Studio – 85 Godwin Avenue, 30 minute dance class. 2 p.m.: Nuzzi Chiropractic Family & Sports Center – 12 Goffle Road; healthy holiday beverages and light snacks; goody bags including Biofreeze sample, ice pack, coupon for chiropractic and massage services, $10 off any pillow in stock. 3 p.m.: Bill’s Shoe Repair – 654 Godwin Avenue. Cook- ies will be served; free smart care sheepskin cleaner or pro- tector. 4 p.m.: From The Top Music Studio – 47 Prospect Street. Baked goods will be served; 20% off one month of music lessons; Vintage Vibes: “Located inside From The Top Music Studio, music is our first love. We’ve got vinyl (LPs, 45s, 78s), new and vintage. Vintage toys, games, collect- ibles, decorative items, furniture, and great gifts. The idea here is: We know the vibe. We keep it old-school and cool. Looking for something? Let us know; we can find it!” String Ensemble Open House: Become a part of our Youth Orchestra program! Play in small groups, large groups, community orchestras. Stop by and find out more information. Here’s how the passport works: Shoppers are invited to visit midlandparkchamber.com and print out the passport with a list of all businesses and times that they are hosting Open Houses, and the busi- nesses that are offering specials that day. Once you arrive at your location, get your passport stamped or initialed. The finished form must be turned in at From The Top Music Studio between 4-5pm, the last stop of the day. We will have door prizes! A prize will be given away at 5 p.m. The winner will receive a $100 gift card. Shop Small, shop locally, and reap the rewards. The Midland Park Chamber is also helping promote members who want to offer Cyber Monday specials, with listings on the MPC Website and Facebook page. Highland holds Thanksgiving Food Drive The Highland School Student Council is hosting a Thanksgiving Food Drive to benefit needy families. Dona- tions of non-perishable food are being collected in each homeroom at the school located at 31 Highland Avenue in Midland Park. Items needed are Hamburger Helper, canned stew, canned ravioli, chili, Spam, tuna, soup and broth, hot and cold cereal, coffee and tea, canned fruit, boxed or canned potatoes, potato mix, stuffing, canned pumpkin, canned cranberry, cake mix, icing, Jello and pudding mixes, peanut butter and jelly, gravy, canned beans and other vegetables, juices (no glass containers, please), boxed pasta, macaroni and cheese, condiments, and rice. The last day of the col- lection is Nov. 21. ‘Jam session’ honors veterans On Veterans Day, nine girls from Midland Park Girl Scout Troop 1043 got together to make jam. The girls wrote thank you notes to affix to finished jam jars and hand delivered them to some veterans in town. Troop 1043 members are Mackenzie Kamp, Theresa Olsen, Mary Gackowski, Avery Odell, Grace Kellogg, Grace Lloyd, Nicole Passero, Alyssa Genao, and Gilian Luberoff. Above right: Veteran Tony Vuolo is pictured with his jam. November 19, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 9 Wyckoff Park & Ride sales brisk; enforcement rules updated by John Koster Wyckoff Clerk Joyce Santimauro recently reported that the township has already sold 160 Park & Ride tickets for the Cornerstone Christian Church parking lot, which is used weekdays for commuter parking. Permits will remain available at the clerk’s office until Nov. 24. They are priced at $125 per Wyckoff resident with a limit of one permit per family. After Nov. 24, Wyckoff families may purchase a second commuter parking permit for an additional $125. Any 2015 permits left over until Dec. 1 may be purchased by non-residents for $300 each. Commuters who are not in time to purchase one of the 300 parking permits available will be placed on a waiting list in case any permits become available during the year. The fee for the replacement of a lost or stolen permit is $25. The 2014 permits cost $65 for a resident and $200 for a non-resi- dent. The Wyckoff Township Committee increased the fees for the permits after comparing commuter parking permit fees in similar northwest Bergen County towns. The ordinances scheduled for adop- tion at the public meeting last Monday -- a special scheduling due to the League of Municipalities meeting later in the week - - were intended to bring regulations up to date in terms of enforcement. Ordinance 1775 amends the parking time period at the weekday commuter lot at Cornerstone Christian Church from the previously stated 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. to a 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. term to reflect park- ing regulations as already understood and enforced. No vehicles not covered by municipal commuter parking permits will be allowed to use the lot Monday through Friday unless the occupants of the parked cars are mem- bers of the Cornerstone Christian Church, are parked in connection with church busi- ness and operations, or are attending church functions. Ordinance 1756 provides that park- ing at the adjacent Wyckoff Community Park lot is limited to 5:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays. Vehicles must display a current Wyckoff parking permit unless the opera- tors of the vehicles are coaches or partici- pants in recreational events taking place at the park’s sports fields, residents enjoying passive forms of recreation at the commu- nity park, or residents who have permission from the Wyckoff Chief of Police. Motorists must obtain current park- ing permits in the manner required by the Wyckoff Police Department through the office of the township clerk. These are different from the Park & Ride permits required to park Monday through Friday at the Cornerstone Christian Church com- muter lot. Wyckoff has discussed the pos- sibility of a capital improvement project to add an additional 60 spaces from the Wyckoff Community Park lot to the com- muter parking, but that tentative discussion was not reflected in the present ordinance. YMCA announces special rate College students may join the Wyckoff Family YMCA for one month during their college break. The fee is $48 and includes a month-long individual college fitness mem- bership and a free personal training session valued at $50. Visit the Y at 691 Wyckoff Avenue in Wyckoff or call (201) 891-2081 for details. Filling the shelves The students and parents of Grace Nursery School in Wyckoff recently collected over 10 bags of food for their Food Drive. The food was donated to Oasis in Paterson to help to replenish their food pantry before the holidays. (Photo courtesy of Amy Hofmann.) Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 19, 2014 Franklin Lakes Court dismisses affordable housing lawsuit by Frank J. McMahon Superior Court Judge William C. Meehan has affirmed the Franklin Lakes Zoning Board of Adjustment’s October 2013 denial of a use variance application made by a devel- oper who wanted to build affordable housing on a 3.2-acre residential lot at 724 Franklin Avenue. Joseph Commorata, a principal of ABJC Investments, LLC, planned to build two buildings on the residential prop- erty, which is adjacent to Shirley Avenue. The plan called for 24 multi-family dwelling units, including five low- and moderate-income housing units. Commorata asked the zoning board to grant him a use variance because multi- family housing is not permitted in the A-22.5 residential zone where the site is located. Meehan dismissed the matter “with prejudice,” which means his decision is based on the merits of the case and future action on the matter is barred. The judge pointed out that Commorata had instituted this lawsuit on two grounds. The first was that by providing 20 percent of the total units proposed for the site for afford- able housing the application would be inherently beneficial, and therefore, should be granted because the denial of the application would be arbitrary, capricious, and unreason- able. According to Meehan, the second reason Commorata claimed the zoning board decision was wrongful was that Franklin Lakes had agreed to use zoning variances as one way to assist the borough to meeting all of its obligations under the Council on Affordable Housing regulations and the borough should, he claimed, be barred from denying the variance. “The real issue in this matter,” Meehan stated in his decision, “is whether a 20 percent set-aside for low- and moderate-income housing is of such an inherently benefi- Ofﬁcials drop deer fence ordinance The Franklin Lakes Borough Council has decided not to pursue an ordinance that would permit residents to install deer fences. A deer fence is made of black polypropylene material that is strung between black metal pipes and is almost invisible from a short distance because it blends in with the landscape. It is higher than a usual fence, normally seven to eight feet tall, to prevent deer from jumping over it. The issue was raised at the August council meeting by a resident who told the governing body about the destruction of the woods behind that resident’s house which is caused by deer as they forage for food. Borough Administrator Gregory Hart advised the coun- cil that not many residents have asked for permission to install deer fences. The borough’s current ordinance allows five foot fences in a rear yard, but deer can jump a five-foot fence and they pose a common problem as they search for food and often eat the leaves off many trees and bushes on private proper- ties. For the past three work sessions, the council has been discussing the potential introduction of an ordinance to allow deer fences and related ordinances were obtained from other towns to review how those municipalities have addressed the issue. One of those towns is the Borough of Alpine, which permits deer fencing, but not in the front yard, and not in the setback area of a property line. Franklin Lakes Mayor Frank Bivona explained that, in Franklin Lakes, that would mean not within 25 feet of a property line. During the discussion, Bivona told the council that he (continued on page 23) cial use that it alone forms the grounds for a variance being approved by the zoning board. He explained that a use is inherently beneficial when it is universally considered of value to the community because it fundamentally serves the public good and promotes the general welfare. Meehan referred to a previous Appellate Division case against the Branchburg Zoning Board in which that court held that a 20 percent set-aside did not make the application inherently beneficial and he stated that the wording in that case determines this case. Meehan also pointed out that a “D” use variance is granted only if the applicant satisfies both the positive and negative criteria for granting the variance. He explained that the basic proof of the positive criteria for this appli- cation was solely the 20 percent set-aside for affordable housing and that is in the nature of a builder’s remedy. He explained, however, that the state’s Fair Housing Act pro- vides that a borough that is compliant with the COAH pro- cess is insulated from builder’s remedy lawsuits and, since Franklin Lakes is in compliance with COAH, a builder’s remedy relief is not available to Commorata. In addition, Meehan found that Commorata did not meet the positive criteria requirement because the zoning board found that the proposed use was not particularly suited to the location for which the variance was sought since the site of the proposed use contains a large wetlands area. In addi- tion, he pointed out that the borough planner determined that the proposed use would intrude into the wetland buffer and would further require New Jersey Department of Envi- ronmental Protection permits. “Even if the applicant met the positive criteria require- ment,” Meehan stated, “the applicant still must meet the negative criteria; that is, prove that they would not create a substantial detriment to the public good and without sub- stantially impairing the intent and purpose of the zone plan and zoning ordinance. (continued on page 23) November 19, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 11 Keep your pets safe during the holiday season The holidays are here! Chestnut-scented air carries the songs of the season into the house as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins share warm smiles and embraces. The family pets dash underfoot, energized by the excitement that surrounds them. Maybe it would be fun if the kids and the pets posed for a picture with the mistletoe – but pet care experts caution against doing so. Mistletoe, holly, and poinsettias can be poisonous to cats and dogs. “It’s easy to assume that pets are safe as they move into the cold weather months and share the holiday season with you, and it’s also almost as easy to take some simple mea- sures to increase the safety for all of your furry friends,” said Mike Lynn of Midland Park-based Lynn’s Pet Care. Lynn offers the following holiday safety suggestions. Christmas trees should be securely anchored and should not have ornaments or lights hung on the lower branches. Ornaments pose choking and intestinal obstruction risks for pets. In addition, ornaments can shatter, and the broken shards can injure the paws and mouths of dogs and cats. The warm wires and low cords can entice pets to chew, which can lead to serious burns and even electrocution. Secure or cover all lights and extension cords and unplug them when they are not in use. Try using a non-toxic taste deterrent to keep pets from chewing things they shouldn’t, such as tinsel. While not necessarily toxic, tinsel that is ingested can be a danger to pets’ intestines. Bypass the tinsel, or hang it well out of your pet’s reach. Pets are also attracted to the water in the tree stand. However, this water often contains residual fertilizer, anti- freeze, and other preservatives that are not at all safe for pet consumption and, as the water stagnates, dangerous bacteria may develop. A skirt around the tree might be the answer. Those who purchased a live tree should keep up with the removal of fallen needles, which can cause a variety of illnesses if ingested. Candles should always be monitored and kept away from pets. A wagging tail or a curious kitty could lead to a candle being knocked over and a pet getting burned or causing a house fire. Be sure to extinguish all candles when leaving the room. When including pets in the gift-giving, remember to chose toys that will keep cats and dogs safe. Balls and toys that are too small pose choking hazards for pets. Dogs love to chew, and chew, and chew -- especially puppies. Chew toys that are virtually indestructible are the way to go. (Steer clear of toys the dog can tear apart so the animal will not be at risk of swallowing anything dan- gerous.) Kongs are always good choices. Made from soft, durable rubber with a space designed to hold a treat, these toys provide the dog with an interesting problem to solve and a means of exercising his or her incisors without dam- aging anyone’s new slippers. Those who buy or receive a dog toy that is not “dog- proof” can remove ribbons, strings, beads, plastic eyes, or other parts that could be chewed or ingested to make it safer. Always discard any toy that has started to break into pieces. Cats also love to play. Play time is a safe outlet for their energy, provides mental and physical stimulation, and helps satisfy their instinctual need to hunt. Of course, play is also fun. Cats can often make even the most ordinary objects into toys, and they thrive on the interaction of play- ing and bonding with you. When shopping for cat toys, or giving them household objects to try, avoid ribbons, feath- ers, strings, or any small decorations that he or she could bite off and swallow. Catnip is incorporated into many safe cat toys. Balls too big to swallow and fishing rod type toys are also fun for both of you. Try to supervise pets when they play with their new toys to ensure their safety. Remember that cold weather poses challenges for pets. Animals need a place to stay warm and dry. Keep cats indoors as much as possible. If cats need to go out during (continued on page 15) Page 12 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 19, 2014 Franklin Lakes Scribe PBA seeking coats Franklin Lakes PBA Local 150 will hold its Annual Coat Drive Nov. 21 through 23. Members of the commu- nity are asked to donate gently-used coast for the needy. Items may be dropped off at the Franklin Lakes Police Department at 490 DeKorte Drive. Last year, the coats were distributed by Saint John’s Baptist Church in Paterson. Scouts sell Christmas trees Franklin Lakes Boy Scout Troop 34 will begin its annual Christmas Tree Sale on Nov. 29 at the United Methodist Church located at 454 Pulis Avenue. The sale will be open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays and from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sundays through Dec. 21. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the troop. Prize donations requested The Colonial Road School PTA in Franklin Lakes is seeking prize donations for its Jan. 24, 2015 fundraiser. The PTA is encouraging the business community, fami- lies, and individuals to donate goods and services to the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year. Each year, the parent-led organization provides funds to enhance the educational experience at Colonial Road School. In the past, the PTA has funded school field trips, cultural arts assemblies, and the purchase of classroom books and other educational materials. In addition to the January event, the parents host a vari- ety of social events throughout the year. In the past, the group has held a Halloween Bash, Bingo Night, and other family activities. Proceeds from these activities benefit the children at Colonial Road School. The Colonial Road School PTA is a non-profit orga- nization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and all donations are tax-deductible. For details, contact CRS PTA Treasurer Michelle Wickwire at (973) 715-1015 or mswickwire@gmail.com. Register for children’s programs Registration is open for the December children’s pro- grams at the Franklin Lakes Public Library. To sign up, call the library at (201)891-2224 or stop in during regular hours. The library is located at 470 DeKorte Drive. Singer/Songwriter Teri Merliss will perform a Holi- day Sing-along on Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 4 p.m. Franklin Lakes children ages three and up are invited to sing and dance along with Ms. Teri. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library and is open to Franklin Lakes residents only. On Dec. 5 and 12 at 11 a.m., children from two months through four-and-a-half years may attend Music Speaks. This interactive family program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. A session of Paws for Reading will be held Dec. 8 at 4 p.m. Beginning and accomplished readers in grades one through five are invited to read aloud to well-behaved dogs to polish their reading and public speaking skills. Children are invited to participate for 10-minute sessions beginning at 4 p.m. Local author Barbara Puccia will present “Samantha Smartypants Runs for Class President” on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 4 p.m. The program is suggested for children in second and third grade. The event will feature activities, a snack, and a book signing. Registration is requested, but not required. A special Tot-Time Holiday program is set for Dec. 16. This single session of the weekly program will be held at 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. and will feature winter-themed stories, activities, and a craft. This program is open to Franklin Lakes residents only. Remember to buckle up The Franklin Lakes Police Department is joining in a national effort to reach out to all Thanksgiving travel- ers with one important message: Buckle up. Historically, Thanksgiving is the busiest travel time of the year, putting more people on the road and, unfortunately, increasing the likelihood of crashes. Each year in Bergen Country, tens of thousands of passenger vehicle occupants die in motor vehicle crashes. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that proper seat belt use reduces the risk of fatal injury to front seat passengers by 45 percent, and the risk of moderate to serious injury by 50 percent. For those who already buckle up every time, this cam- paign serves as a reminder. For those who still do not buckle up for whatever reason, police note that buckling one’s seat belt is one of the simplest, safest things one will ever do. See ‘The Border States of America’ The Franklin Lakes Tea Party will host a screen- ing of “The Border States of America” on Nov. 18. The group will meet at 7 p.m. at the Franklin Lakes Ambu- lance Corps Building on Bender Court. The documentary highlights the difficulties residents in America’s southern border states face from the influx of illegal immigrants. Guest speaker Daryn Iwicki, New Jersey State Direc- tor of Americans, will address the group. All are invited. Refreshments will be served. For more information call (201) 891-8728. Park Windmill Thanksgiving Food Drive under way In the spirit of the season, Godwin School will once again be participating in the annual Thanksgiving Food Drive sponsored by the Social Service Association of Ridgewood and Vicinity. Donations may be brought the school at 41 East Center Street by Nov. 21. The most needed items include meals in a can, such as ravioli, Spam, ham, chicken, and stew; oatmeal; canned tuna; canned, plastic bottled, or boxed 100 percent fruit juice; peanut butter and jelly; tomato sauce; diced, stewed, and pureed tomatoes; rice; macaroni and cheese; canned fruits and vegetables, including pumpkin; cranberry sauce; stuffing mix; snacks; cookies; crackers; pancake mix and syrup; cake mix; coffee; and condiments. Per- sonal care and household items are also appreciated. Please note that turkeys are not needed. Library board plans meeting The Midland Park Memorial Library Board of Trust- ees will meet on Thursday, Nov. 18. The board will gather at 7:30 p.m. at the library located at 250 Godwin Avenue. Basketball meeting set Parents of children interested in the Midland Park Recreation Basketball program are invited to a meet- ing on Nov. 24. The 7:30 p.m. meeting will be held in the conference room at the Midland Park Library at 250 Godwin Avenue. The agenda will include a discussion of the recreation and travel teams’ plans for the upcoming season. For more information, e-mail Richard Formicola at hotshotsrf@verizon.net. Shredding event planned Midland Park will participate in the Bergen County Utilities Authority’s 2014 mobile on-site residential docu- ment shredding program on Saturday, Nov. 22. Residents are invited to bring their personal documents to the munic- ipal parking lot at 280 Godwin Avenue. Personal docu- ments with or without paperclips, staples and paperboard covers will be shredded on site between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Hardcover books, magazines, newspapers, photo- graphs, plastic binder covers, and X-rays will not be accepted for shredding. Chamber meeting announced The Midland Park Chamber of Commerce will meet Nov. 19 at Atlantic Stewardship Bank’s 630 Godwin Avenue location. The 7:30 p.m. meeting will include a dis- cussion of the Chamber’s finances and events scheduled for the upcoming year. RSVP to lisa@mpkchamber.com by Nov. 17. November 19, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 13 Page 14 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 19, 2014 Obituaries Laura Cannizzo Gmerek Laura Cannizzo Gmerek of Midland Park died Nov. 12. She was 41. She was a parale- gal with Fronzuto Law Group in Woodland Park for many years. She is survived by her husband Kristopher A. Gmerek and her chil- dren, twins Maxwell and Joseph Gmerek. She is also survived by her father Carmelo Cannizzo, her sister Daniela Cannizzo Rybak, and cousins Tino and Pino Tan- durella. She was predeceased by her mother Josephine Taccone. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat-Caggiano Funeral Home in Fair Lawn. Bernice A. Hoek Bernice A. Hoek of Wyckoff, formerly of Hawthorne and North Haledon, died Nov. 7. She was 68. Before retiring, she was a com- mercial artist with Lont & Overkamp. She is survived by her sister Emma Mae Conklin of Wantage, four nieces, and four nephews. Arrangements were made by Browning-For- shay Funeral Home in Hawthorne. David L. Lehmbeck David L. Lehmbeck of Midland Park, formerly of Rochelle Park and Fair Lawn, died Nov. 7. He was 59. He was the owner and operator of A La Carte Realty in Fair Lawn for many years. He is survived by his wife Toni (Kern) Lehmbeck and his chil- dren Samantha, Victoria, and Alexandra Lehmbeck. He is also survived by his broth- ers Gary Lehmbeck and Steven Lehmbeck. He was predeceased by his brother Richard Lehmbeck. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat-Caggiano Funeral Home Inc. in Fair Lawn. Memorial donations may be made to a fund for his children’s education. James L. Loudon James L. Loudon of Florida, formerly of Mahwah and Wyckoff, died Nov. 9. He was 83. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. Before retir- ing, he was a contractor for AT&T Interna- tional in Whippany for over 35 years. He is survived by his wife Joan (nee McDonnell) Loudon of Florida, and his children Diane Burmeister, James F., Dennis J., Donald J., Jeannine Prant, and Karen Templin. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and his brother Robert Loudon. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York, New York 101163-4777. June Rose Lumpp June Rose Lumpp, nee McHardy, of Wyckoff died Nov. 12. She was 88. She was a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd in Midland Park and had been a volunteer at The Depot. She is survived by her daughter Karen Lumpp of East Rutherford. She was predeceased by her husband John A. Lumpp. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial dona- tions may be made to New Jersey Audubon, P.O. Box 125, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417. Carl Mellone Jr. Carl Mellone Jr. of Wyckoff died Nov. 10. He was 74. He was the owner of Mel- lone Wholesale Produce, a family owned company. He was a former player, member and honoree of the Hackensack Troasts Baseball Organization. He is survived by his wife Joan and his children Barbara Ann Gandolfo, Carl John Mellone, John Joseph Mellone, Caryl Lynne Kourgelis, and Jil- lian Marie Mellone Sherry. He is also sur- vived by 10 grandchildren. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Joseph Palladino Joseph Palladino of Wyckoff died Nov. 7. He was 97. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of Saint Elizabeth R.C. Church in Wyckoff, where he served as a trustee of the church and was a Eucharistic minister. He was a former member of Saint Bonaventure R.C. Church in Paterson and a member and Past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus, Pater- son Council #240. Before retiring in 2012, he was owner and operator of JCP Fabrics in Wyckoff as an industrial fabric broker. He is survived by his daughters Mimi Gioia and Ann Ames, both of Wyckoff; Diane Pal- ladino of East Kingston, New Hampshire; and Joan Andriani of Franklin Lakes. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Josephine (nee Croal) Palladino. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial dona- tions may be made to The Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, P.O. Box 7309, San Francisco, CA 94120. Margaret ‘Marge’ Roukema Margaret “Marge” Roukema, nee Scafati, of Franklin Lakes, formerly of Ridgewood died Nov. 12. She was 85. She represented Bergen County’s Fifth Congressional District for 22 years, serv- ing from 1980-2003, and was instrumental in the enactment of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993. She was a strong fiscal conservative, but on many social issues espoused a liberal Republican philosophy. She supported abortion rights, opposed school vouchers, voted for a 1994 ban on assault weapons, opposed term limits, and supported a ban on unrestricted “soft money.” She was chairman of the House Sub- committee on Financial Institutions. When she left Congress, she was the highest rank- ing female member of the House of Repre- sentatives. A graduate of Montclair State College, she started as a teacher in the Ridgewood Public Schools, later running for the local board of education, and becoming its vice president in 1970. She was an honorary board member of the National Organiza- tion of Italian American Women. She is survived by her children, Greg Roukema of Franklin Lakes and Meg Kuhn of Eagle, Idaho; five grandchildren; and her brother Claude Scafati. She was predeceased by her husband Dr. Richard Roukema and her son Todd. Arrange- ments were made by Feeney Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society, 690 Kinderkamack Road, # 300, Oradell, NJ 07649 or Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 811 West Evergreen Avenue, Suite 204, Chicago, IL 60642. William B. Smith Jr. William B. Smith Jr. of Mahwah, for- merly of Wyckoff died Nov. 6. He was 88. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He began his career with Becton Dick- inson in Franklin Lakes, working his way up the corporate ladder, and retired as an executive after 33 years. He was a member of Wyckoff Reformed Church, Activities Unlimited, and the Indian Trail Club, and had volunteered in the transport depart- ment of The Valley Hospital. He is sur- vived by his children William B. Smith III and Melissa Shiel, both of Wyckoff; Heidi Haskell of Truckee, California; and Amy Richardson of Salem, Oregon. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and one great granddaughter. He is also survived by the mother of his children, Nancy Hill. He was predeceased by his second wife Aileen (Murray) Smith and his dear friend Beverly Durfee. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyck- off. Memorial donations may be made to Julia’s Butterfly Foundation, 637 Wyckoff Avenue, Suite 285, Wyckoff, NJ 07481. Grace Van Wieren Grace Van Wieren, nee Balkema, of Midland Park, formerly of Wyckoff, died Nov. 7. She was a former employee of Manhattan Shirt Company, and a member of Cedar Hill Christian Reformed Church. She is survived by her husband James Van Wieren of Wyckoff and her daughters Diane Monterisi of Midland Park and Carole Jacobs of Wyckoff. She is also survived by three grandchildren and her brother Henry Balkema of Franklin Lakes. She was predeceased by her parents of Garry and Berdina Balkema and her brother John. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial dona- tions may be made to Christian Health Care Center, 301 Sicomac Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ 07481. November 19, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 15 Religious Notes Honor a loved one at CHCC’s ‘Tribute in Lights’ 2015. It will also be available on CHCC’s website at www. ChristianHealthCare.org. Call Mellanie Chen at (201) 848-4312 to request a form. To make a tax-deductible gift, visit www.Christian- HealthCare.org. The deadline to make gifts to be included in the booklet is Jan. 31, 2015. CHCC provides a broad continuum of high-quality care, including senior-life, short-term rehab, and mental- health services. As a non-profit organization, the center delivers care to the community based upon the Christian principles on which it was founded more than a century ago. For details, visit ChristianHealthCare.org. Remembrance Tree dedicated Last year, Christian Health Care Center in Wyckoff introduced Tribute in Lights, a new holiday tradition that provides a unique opportunity to make a contribution in honor of or in memory of a loved one. This holiday season, Tribute in Lights will again illuminate a main area of CHCC’s campus at 301 Sicomac Avenue. The name of each person who is remembered or hon- ored, along with the donor’s name, will be published in the 2014 Tribute in Lights Commemorative Booklet, which will also contain scripture, poetry, and reflective writ- ings. All donors will receive a copy of the booklet in early Building proposal (continued from page 5) perform such services as wheel alignment, tire and oil changes, and suspension, radiator, air conditioner and dash board work, for which customers are now sent else- where. A passageway for vehicles from the body shop to the northern parking lot would have also been provided. The residence on the northern part of the property would have remained. The proposal needed use variances to permit an auto repair shop or service station and to allow the single family house to remain on the lot. The applicant needed to prove that the site was particularly suited for the proposed use. Additionally, a parking variance, bulk variances for exist- The Vander Plaat Funeral Home of Wyckoff and Olthuis Funeral Home in Midland Park will hold the annual Tree of Remembrance ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 3. The service will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Cedar Hill Chris- tian Reformed Church located at 422 Cedar Hill Avenue in Wyckoff. The eight-foot tree will be decorated with ornaments personalized with the names of the deceased. Family members are invited to take the special ornaments home following the service. Preceding the dedication there will be a community outreach workshop, “Grief and the Holidays,” from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. The workshop will be held in Fellowship Hall at the church. All are welcome. Thanksgiving service and supper set Midland Park residents are invited to a Thanksgiv- ing Community Worship Service and Pot Luck Supper ing conditions and design waivers, were also needed. The application would have required 25 parking spaces, and 22 were proposed. Of these, however, five would have been inside the building, four would have been tandem spots, and one would have been in front of the building, all of which are not permitted by ordinance. Attorney David Becker, representing the applicant, said the proposed use would “improve the whole downtown” by providing aesthetic, functional and safety upgrades to the site. He also said it would be less intensive than the conditional service station use, would comply with the town’s streetscape design and improve the sidewalk. The nearly half-acre irregular site is zoned for commer- cial use, where body shops are not permitted and motor vehicle service stations are conditional uses. The existing body shop at 154 Godwin Avenue is grandfathered as a non-conforming use. on Sunday, Nov. 23. The service will be held at 5 p.m. at the Christian Reformed Church at 183 Godwin Avenue. Dinner will follow. All are welcome. Keep pets safe (continued from page 11) the winter, try to keep those visits short, especially when temperatures drop below freezing, and keep an eye out for signs of frostbite. Frostbite usually looks like pale, glossy, or white skin and is most likely to appear on a cat’s ears, tail, and footpads. Outdoor cats love a warm engine as a place to lie down and rest, so make sure to honk horn or bang on your vehi- cle’s hood to avoid hurting any feline that may be napping there. Antifreeze is toxic, and is tasty to some dogs and cats, so it is best to promptly clean up any spills. Also, just as leaving your pet alone in the car during the warmer months can cause dangerous or lethal overheating, an animal left alone in an automobile in winter runs the risk of freezing to death. Short-haired dogs and dogs with low body fat may ben- efit from a coat or sweater. Wet fur and wet clothing don’t offer much insulation, so try to keep the dog and his or her clothes dry. Water-resistant clothing is the best. It’s also wise to limit the duration of the dog’s trips outdoors when the temperatures drop. Special care should always be given to very young and very old dogs as they are at much greater risk for temperature-related illnesses. Be careful when walking the dog near frozen or near- frozen bodies of waters. These present dangers because dogs can slip on the ice or fall or jump into frigid, danger- ous water. If the dog spends a good deal of time outside, consider adding some extra calories to his or her diet during the winter. It takes more energy to keep warm as the tem- perature drops. On the other hand, if the dog spends much more time indoors during the winter, it may be wise to cut his or her calories a little to allow for the lessened activ- ity. When the dog comes in from the cold, use some old towels to thoroughly dry the animal and take care to clean the space around and between the dog’s toes and paw pads. The salt that is used for melting ice can be harsh on paws and ice balls trapped in the fur around paw pads can be a source of discomfort. It helps to keep the fur around the dog’s paw pads trimmed and short during the winter. Dog booties look silly, but they can provide a dog with protection from injury. It is important that booties are sized correctly for the animal’s comfort and to maximize protection from salt, ice, and dangerous objects that may be hidden under the snow. Page 16 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 19, 2014 To turf or not to turf? To turf or not to turf? That is the question. Whether ‘tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outra- geous cancelations due to rain, or to take arms against a sea of grass, and by turfing, to end them. To turf; to plasticize; no more; and by plasticizing to say we end the heartache and the 1,000 natural shocks that come for hidden rocks and rain-gouged ditches that real grass is heir to. ‘Tis a consum- mation devoutly to be wished. To play, perchance to skid: ay, there’s the rub; for in that rub of turf what carcinogens may come when we have shuffled off the grassy sward must give us cause. That’s the respect that makes calamity of so short a life.” Shakespeare might have summed it up that way, but the dilemma in pragmatic terms is this: Natural turf worn down by constant use eventually wears out and turns into mud-holes and rocks that are a hardship for recreational athletes and a deep embarrassment to their coaches. Con- versely, plastic turf is a threat to the environment and a suspected carcinogen, and when young athletes skid on the stuff, they not only get friction burns that do not happen in grass, but may pick up particles that lead to skin cancer. The evidence is not all in yet, but the evidence that linked cigarette smoking to lung cancer and emphysema was not all in -- according to the tobacco companies -- until the results killed more Americans than all the wars in Ameri- can history combined. Nice older people who dabble in conservative politics sometimes argue that there are just as many scientists who dispute the carbon imprint as a source of global warming as there are scientists who concur that carbon emissions are a threat to the planet. Some 97 percent say carbon emis- sions are linked to global warming, while three percent say carbon is not linked to global warming. However, if you run as an incumbent with a clean record and say you believe in global warming, you may not win the next election. The same is true of anyone from the tobacco states who favors tighter control -- read here elimination -- of cigarettes. The message is that living in a republic gives you the right to free speech, but living in a democracy can make it politi- cally disadvantageous. Democracy, however, has one advantage. The people at large, assuming any significant level of education, can generally out-vote a clique or a claque motivated by a fac- tion. That happened in the Glen Rock artificial turf vote. Artificial turf advocates spent about three times as much money on advertising as turf opponents and got 1,176 votes in favor of bonding $3 million to install artificial turf after re-grading Faber Field. Another 2,999 voters opposed the artificial turf. That should have settled it. The fact that the United States is a republic allows freedom of speech, but the fact that the United States is still a democracy means, one hopes, that one person out of four cannot tell the other three persons out of four how their money will be spent for what are, however wholesome and exciting they may be, special interests. The turf vote reflected on some curious anomalies. GOP Congressman Scott Garrett, who has his office in Glen Rock, “lost” the local election to Roy Cho by almost 400 votes. Democrat Amy Martin, in her second campaign for council, won with 2,555 votes to 2,279 for Art Pazan, a popular Republican incumbent who retained his council seat, and 2,198 for the GOP’s Robert Bourne, a board of adjustment member with a strong financial background, who lost his election bid. People told me they were sending the Republicans a message: Do not try artificial turf again. The last time any- thing like this happened was in 1995-96 when the seated council initially stood behind a tax revaluation in which identical houses a few blocks apart showed a disparity, in some cases, of $60,000 in tax assessment and there were 800 tax appeals, most of them successful. The mayor at that time and the council at large had a chance, advocated by many residents of both parties, to reject the assessment. They stood by it. The next election started a trend in which the council eventually split evenly between Democrats and Republicans with an Independent as mayor. Cliffhanger elections were a staple in Glen Rock for almost two decades afterward. Let us be kind while being analytical. Many a council candidate established a local profile by coaching sports and they were honestly convinced by rubbing shoulders and shaking hands that the majority of Glen Rock residents support all sorts of recreational sports. This is true, up to a point. Glen Rock also strongly supports all sorts of environ- mental activities and was a leader in recycling as early as 1971. Way back in 1951, Glen Rock set aside land for the arboretum, a living tree museum adjacent to Faber Field. The council members certainly meant no harm when they ignored their own previous demands that the sports groups come up with the money for the artificial turf proj- ect -- originally said to cost $1.5 million. The money never appeared, but after two years of standing their ground, the council members suddenly decided that $100,000 from the coalition of sports groups was enough to justify bonding $3 million from the taxpayers, most of whom were obviously not now dedicated to recreational sports outside the school system, if they ever had been. The results of the election spoke loud and clear to anyone who had not drifted into denial. Glen Rock does not want artificial turf at the tax- payers’ expense. Here is an idea. Let us assume the council got the mes- sage that artificial turf at the taxpayers’ expense is unac- ceptable. Let us also assume the community at large understands that Faber Field is not acceptable in its present condition. Getting your head busted on a boulder is not an acceptable alternative to getting skin cancer from plastic turf. Neither is any good. Let the recreational sports advo- cates recruit volunteers or hire contractors to get rid of the rocks, and then approach the municipal government for a much smaller amount of money to put in the toughest natu- ral grass available -- as long as the sports groups put up half, not 10 percent. Let them also understand that many people do not want massive development into a spare athletic field for the field at the high school, but will accept recreation games with natural light and natural grass. The taxpayers are already paying for artificial turf and lights at the high school, and for men and women of fiscal prudence, that should be enough. The average educational level of younger and middle-aged people around town appears to be two college degrees for adults and, for people in that demographic framework, sports have their place but are not the reason the sun rises in the morning or a substitute for lucid economic policies. Out of regard for the kids and the environment, they might be willing to pay for half of a real grass field. They were obviously not ready to pay for 90 percent of a poten- tial environmental catastrophe. People who originally moved here for the schools, not the extracurricular sports, are bright enough to understand this sort of thing. Letters to the Editor Family grateful for support Dear Editor: On behalf of the entire O’Hagan family, I want to send out my sincerest thanks for all of the love and support we have received over the last few months for my son Patrick. To say we are humbled and feel so blessed would be the understatement of the century. The outpouring of love, prayer, and support we received was unfathomable. The love and goodwill we have received from so many saved my son’s life. I am convinced of that. It is now almost five full months from his accident and he is on his way to a full recovery: a true miracle. There are too many people to thank individually, so I want to send out this heartfelt, humble thank you note to everyone who had a role in my son’s recovery, for every prayer you said, for every bracelet you bought, for every dollar you donated, and for every T-shirt you bought. Thank you and we love you all so much. My family has a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiv- ing and holiday season. However, the love and support we received from all of the great people of Wyckoff and our neighboring towns was, and is, a true blessing. Patrick O’Hagan Wyckoff Committeeman thanks volunteers Dear Editor: I would like to sincerely thank all those who partici- pated in the democratic process in our community on Nov. 4. It’s clear that the efforts I have made to bring an inde- pendent, positive, and non-partisan balance to the Wyckoff Township Committee resonated with voters of all political persuasions. During the campaign, I visited 2,151 homes to hear residents’ opinions and answer their questions. I plan to continue to bring new ideas to our township committee as we all work to maintain the lowest possible municipal tax rate and to protect our town character. I’m very proud of the campaign we conducted, present- ing the facts and sticking to the issues. My immense grati- tude goes out to the 40 volunteers who gave so freely of their time and cheerfully of their talents to help me over the last five months. What an amazing group of people! I would also like to thank the nearly 150 individuals who donated to my campaign; their contributions were especially impor- tant because I accepted no funding or assistance from any district committee, county or state organizations, or politi- cal action committees. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Mayor Doug Christie on his re-election to the township committee; I look forward to continuing to work effec- tively with Doug. I would also like to wish Susan Yudin well and thank Susan for her service to our town and for her ongoing contributions to the charitable causes she has supported over the years. Brian D. Scanlan Wyckoff November 19, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 17 Buddy ﬁlm sequel ‘22 Jump Street’ has broad laughs by Dennis Seuling In “22 Jump Street” (Sony), directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller (“21 Jump Street,” “The Lego Movie”) continue the adventures of cops Schmidt (Jonah Hill) and Jenko (Channing Tatum). Captain Dickson (Ice Cube) has a new assignment for them: They must go undercover at a local college where a new designer drug caused the death of a student, find the distributor, and make an arrest. The script is filled with goofiness, plays on words, improvisation, action sequences, and even a surreal dream sequence. The directors toy with gender relationships with- out sacrificing laughs. When an unpleasant epithet is used to refer to gay men, Jenko shifts gears from dim-bulb goofball to rights activist as he gives a speech about the inappropriateness of such terms in the modern world. Viewers laugh because it is so out of character for Jenko, but the mes- sage is genuinely felt. The easy camaraderie between Schmidt and Jenko is threatened when Jenko devel- ops a man crush on quarterback Zook (Wyatt Russell) and Jenko suggests that he and Schmidt separate in their investigation. While Jenko hangs out with Zook, Schmidt cozies up to undergrad Maya (Amber Ste- vens), who knew the deceased student. Finding the drug dealer is secondary to the hijinks until the final third of the film, when the drug dealer is revealed and lots of mayhem ensues. Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum in ‘22 Jump Street.’ The team of Hill and Tatum is movie magic. They work together effortlessly and look as if they are having a grand time. Hill is more into improvisation than Tatum, who knows to just go with the flow. His dumb- founded look is as much a comic trademark as Chaplin’s derby and cane. Hill and Tatum come off as a modern Abbott and Costello. Bonuses on the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack include five deleted and extended scenes, director and actor commentary, digital HD copy, and several behind-the- scenes featurettes, one of which addresses the art of improvisation on the set. “Sin City: A Dame to Kill For” (Anchor Bay) is a follow-up to “Sin City,” the 2005 picture based on the graphic novel by Frank Miller. The script blends several overlap- ping stories and characters. Returning from the previous film are Marv (Mickey Rourke), Hartigan (Bruce Willis) as a ghost, sadistic crime boss Senator Roark (Powers Boothe), and stripper Nancy (Jessica Alba). New characters are cocky gambler Johnny (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) and Dwight (Josh Brolin), a sort of unofficial private detec- tive who takes compromising photos for his clients. Johnny gets into a high-stakes poker game with Roark and wins big. Showing up Roark in front of his associates is an offense that will cost Johnny dearly. As Johnny and Marcie, a woman he has picked up, walk down the dark streets of Sin City, they are attacked by two of Roark’s thugs. Johnny beats the assailants senseless, but Roark’s enmity does not end there. Nancy, a good girl gone wrong, is still a stripper, but no longer just for the joy of stripping. She bides her time, waiting to exact revenge on a horrible person from her past. Eva Lord (Eva Green) is the ultimate femme fatale, using her body and sensual- ity to lure men to their doom. She dumped Dwight years ago, but now wants him back in a plot to kill her rich husband. She seems to enjoy flaunting her inherent evil. Green is seen seducing one guy after another. She is the dame worth killing for. Director Robert Rodriguez concentrates on the visceral. His film has a cold, unemo- tional feel. It contains stock noir types: prostitutes, detectives, chiselers, crooked cops, lethal women, and hard-boiled thugs. The environment has hardened and jaded its inhabitants. There are no ordinary folks (continued on Crossword page) Page 18 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 19, 2014 Bill Murray ﬁlm is riveting study of human nature Melissa McCarthy, Jaeden Lieberher, and Bill Murray. by Dennis Seuling “St. Vincent” is the kind of movie that is sadly being edged out of multiplexes by overblown, mega-budget action flicks. This is a small film about real people with real problems, flaws, and an inherent dignity that reaffirms the fact that there are hard- working, decent people out there. Vincent (Bill Murray) is what folks call a curmudgeon. He does not warm to people and his closed-off attitude keeps others at a distance. For Vincent, this is fine. It allows him to live life as he wants to — seeing a local lady of the evening (Naomi Watts) regularly, drinking before noon, chain smoking, and going to the race track and gambling on the ponies. His life changes when Maggie (Melissa McCarthy) and her son Oliver (Jaeden Lieberher) move in next door. Things get off to a rough start when the moving van Maggie has hired clips a branch of a sturdy old tree in front of Vincent’s house. Maggie is a single mother starting a new job as a medical technician that requires her to work irregular, long hours. She cannot rely on being around for Oliver after school. When bullies take the boy’s wallet and house key, Oliver has to walk home and cannot get in his house. Oliver asks to use Vincent’s phone to call his mom. Since Vincent’s sources of income are limited, he offers Maggie a deal to look after Oliver until she gets home from work. Having nowhere else to turn, Maggie agrees. At this point, director Theodore Melfi allows viewers a closer look at the lives and backgrounds of Vincent and Maggie. Vincent turns out to be far more complex and interesting than one might first imag- ine. Maggie is not a mere comedy bounc- ing board, but a very real woman going through hard times and trying to be the best mother she can, all the while harbor- ing guilt because she cannot look after Oliver 100% of the time. Murray does double duty in “St. Vin- cent.” He elicits laughs with his grungy, gruff characterization while showing a depth that is often missing from lesser screen comedies. This approach lets view- ers see a multi-faceted individual rather than a dispenser of one-liners. Much of the film’s humor derives from the relationship between Vincent and Oliver, as the boy’s innocence comes crashing into Vincent’s unbridled hedonism. Oliver gets many les- sons in life as a result, but far too soon and from the oddest of role models. McCarthy, who has built a career play- ing slovenly, foul-mouthed women in full- out slapstick style, turns in a surprisingly touching, restrained portrayal as Maggie. This is a solid characterization, even though her screen time is far less than Murray’s. In fact, she is almost a straight man in the scenes she shares with Murray. Because she is not a wisecracking, jokey mother, viewers take Maggie seriously. There is a subplot involving a loan shark (Terrence Howard) who is getting impa- tient for his money. While that storyline never really goes anyplace significant, “St. Vincent” is an engaging portrait of a man whose actions and appearance define him in his community. His past is largely kept to himself, but as it is revealed, viewers see that Vincent is far more than a Hawaiian- shirted ne’er-do-well loafing on a lounge chair in his back yard, drink in hand. Rated PG-13, “St. Vincent” does not include a single explosion or gunshot, but it is a riv- eting, entertaining study in human nature. Cook Up Some Business! Advertise your restaurant in The Villadom TIMES. You’ll reach over 47,000 households. 201-652-0744 www.villadom.com November 19, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 19 Local artists featured at Holiday & Small Works Show Carl Holst of Midland Park and John Weise of Wyckoff are two of the featured artists at the Ridgewood Art Institute Holiday and Small Works Show. In addition to the traditional Holiday Show this year, the Small Works Show will feature 8x10 framed paintings each donated by members of the Ridgewood Art Institute to sell for $150 each, well below their value. Both Holiday and Small Works paintings will be displayed and may be viewed during regular scheduled class hours, starting November 14, but the sale of Small Works will start at the reception November 23 at 1 p.m. The Open Festive Holiday Reception is Novem- ber 23 from 1-4 p.m. The Exhibit will run Novem- ber 23 - December 24. The Ridgewood Art Institute is located at 12 East Glen Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450. For more information visit www.ridgewo- odartinstitute.org or call (201) 652-9615. Left: Carl Holst holding his painting ‘Autumn Hydrangea.’ Right: John Weise of Wyckoff with ‘Blue Hydrangea.’ Alto Saxophonist Donaldson to perform Alto saxophonist Lou Donaldson, renowned for blend- ing the great traditions of the blues and bebop, will bring his quartet to William Paterson University in Wayne on Sunday, Nov. 23 as part of the university’s fall 2014 Jazz Room Series. The concert will begin at 4 p.m. in the Shea Center for Performing Arts on campus at 300 Pompton Road in Wayne. Prior to the concert, members of the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra will be guests for “Sittin’ In,” an informal dis- cussion about jazz, at 3 p.m. in Shea Center 101. Donaldson is considered one of the jazz world’s living legends. During World War II, he was a member of the Great Lakes Air Station Band, where he played the clar- inet and alto saxophone at dances. He has continued to collaborate, tour, and record with numerous jazz artists, including Philly Joe Jones, Clifford Brown, Theloni- ous Monk, and Milt Jackson. He was a member of Art Blakey’s group and appeared on some of Blakey’s most famous albums, including the three recordings released of “A Night at Birdland.” Admission is free to all Jazz Room ticket holders. Tick- ets are available in advance at the Shea Center Box Office at (973) 720-2371 or wp-presents.org. General admission tickets are $15. Tickets for senior citizens and William Paterson faculty, staff, and alumni are $12. The price for non-William Paterson students is $8. William Paterson students with valid I.D. will be admit- ted free of charge. Tickets purchased at the door will cost an additional $3. Launched in 1978, the Jazz Room is one of the largest and most prestigious college-sponsored jazz events in the country. Performers include renowned professionals who encompass the complete spectrum of jazz, and William Paterson’s own student ensembles. The series has won numerous grants from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts for its innovative programming. Page 20 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 19, 2014 DVD releases (continued from page Restaurant page) in Sin City. Everyone is damaged, physically or psychologi- cally. Gordon-Levitt is a welcome addition to the grim world of Sin City. Viewers sense that Johnny going up against Roark can only lead to a bad outcome, yet the audience roots for him anyway. Though he is not exactly a hero, he is as close to one as director Rodriguez permits in his shad- owy underbelly world of misfits. “Sin City: A Dame to Kill For,” rated R, looks great, but moves sluggishly and fails to recapture the excitement of its predecessor. It wallows in violence, gore, and cynicism as it portrays the dark doings in a town rife with lawless- ness and corruption. The three-disc combo pack contains Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray 2D, and DVD versions of the film, and several featurettes. “Into the Storm” (Warner Home Video) is a disaster film that often plays like nightly news coverage. The movie plays almost like a docudrama or cautionary tale. It takes place in the small town of Silverton, where the school year is winding down. In typical disaster movie fashion, view- ers are introduced to a small group of folks. In this case, they will soon find themselves trying to survive a series of tornadoes. There is little character development. The film is a razzle-dazzle collection of computer-generated mayhem. The Blu-ray/DVD edition contains a digital HD copy, featurettes on the scientific conditions behind destructive windstorms, the design of a high-tech storm-chasing tank built from an ordinary car, and the on-set recreation of brutal winds. “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari” (Kino Lorber), the 1920 German silent classic, is available in a new restoration on Blu-ray. Since its release, the film has been hailed as a mas- terwork of world cinema and a cornerstone of screen horror that influenced the genre for years to come. Universal’s “Dracula” and “Murders in the Rue Morgue,” in particular, owe their look in large part to “Caligari.” Director Robert Wiene and a team of production design- ers crafted an eerie realm in which light, shadow, and substance are abstracted — a world in which a demented doctor (Werner Krauss) and a carnival sleepwalker, Cesare (Conrad Veidt), perpetrate a series of ghastly murders in the small community of Holstenwall. The stylized sets provide an expressionistic, dreamlike feel. The new, color- tinted edition contains an orchestral score, the 52-minute documentary “Caligari: How Horror Came to the Cinema,” an image gallery, and a booklet containing a critical essay. “Reclaim” (Lionsgate) focuses on a wealthy married couple, Steven (Ryan Phillippe) and Shannon (Rachelle Lefevre), who arrive in the Dominican Republic to meet their newly adopted daughter, seven-year-old Nina (Briana Roy), a Haitian orphan. After dealing with adoption agent Mrs. Reigert (Jackie Weaver, “Silver Linings Playbook”), the new family is sent to an exotic resort while they await the child’s passport. During their stay, they encounter Ben- jamin (John Cusack) and find themselves involved in a million-dollar scam. The film moves briskly as the puzzle pieces of the scam become clear. Cusack plays a sleazy bad guy whose aggressive attempts at feigned friendship are appropriately creepy, if somewhat overacted. This R-rated tale of double crosses, corruption, and extortion uses the theme of placing innocents in a web of intrigue and danger. The script has flaws, but director Alan White makes Steven and Shannon sympathetic and develops suspense along the way. Special features on the Blu-ray release include director commentary, deleted and extended scenes, interviews with cast and crew, a music video, and a making-of featurette. 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Oh, show me herein, you are my mother. Oh, Mary, con- ceived 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 prob- lems, 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 con- firm 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 consecutive days. After 3 days, the request will be granted. This prayer must be published after the favor is granted. Immacu- late Heart of Mary, Thank you for answering my prayers. TP continued on next page Page 22 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • November 19, 2014 CLASSIFIED RELIGIOUS Prayer to the Blessed Virgin cont. from preceding page RELIGIOUS Prayer to St. Jude Oh, Holy St. Jude, apostle and martyr. Great in virtue and rich in miracles; near kinsman of Jesus Christ; faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need. To you I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present urgent petition. In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. St. Jude, pray for us all who invoke your aid. Amen. Say three Our Fathers, Hail Marys and Glorias. Publication must be promised. This novena has never been known to fail. This novena must be said for 9 consecutive days. My prayers were answered. Thank you, St. Jude. kr Prayer to St. Clare 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. mr RELIGIOUS 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. jw 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. Thank you St. Jude. kv CLASSIFIED Up to 3 lines .............................. $12.00 $13.50 Each additional line ................... $2.50 Name _______________________________________ Address _____________________________________ City/State/Zip _________________________________ Phone _______________________________________ (25 Characters per line including spaces and punctuation) Carefully check your advertisiment the day it appears since we can not be responsible for errors of any kind in subsequent editions of the same ad. Corrections and changes, however, will be gladly made. MAIL TO: CLASSIFIEDS-VILLADOM TIMES P.O. Box 96, Midland Park, NJ 07432 Be sure to enclose your check or money order. ORDER FORM AND PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED BY THURSDAY 12 NOON FOR AD HELP, CALL 201-652-0744 Oh, Holy St. Jude, apostle and martyr. Great in virtue and rich in miracles; near kinsman of Jesus Christ; faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need. To you I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present urgent petition. In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. St. Jude, pray for us all who invoke your aid. Amen. Say three Our Fathers, Hail Marys and Glorias. Publication must be promised. This novena has never been known to fail. This novena must be said for 9 consecutive days. My prayers were answered. Thank you, St. Jude. lw Prayer to the Blessed Virgin (Never known to fail) Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splen- dor of heaven, Mother of the Son of God. Immacu- late Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help me and show me, herein you are my mother. Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth! I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in this necessity There are none that can withstand your power. Oh, show me herein, you are my mother. Oh, Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3x). Holy Mother, I place this cause in your hands (3x). Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goals. You who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances in my life you are with me, I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things as you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy toward me and mine. The person must say this prayer 3 consecu- tive days. After 3 days, the request will be granted. This prayer must be published after the favor is granted. Immaculate Heart of Mary, Thank you for answering my prayers. ts Prayer to St. Clare 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. 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Franklin HS. www.diploma- fromhome.com 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. Deadline is Wednesday at noon the week prior to pub- lication. Page 24 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • November 19, 2014