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The show is sponsored by Project Graduation and is being pro- moted by P.J.’s Promotions. The show will feature turned wood pens, inlaid cutting boards, painted glass, fiber, soft sculpture, papier-mâché, Santas, holiday items, folk art, lighted glass blocks, quilts, hand painted slates and crocks, fine photography, doll clothing, hand crafted jewelry, potpourri, theme frames, cork décor, leather crafts, handmade soaps, candles, and more. A breakfast and lunch menu will be available through- out the day. Admission is $3. Strollers are allowed. For more information, visit www.pjspromotions.com or call (201) 666-1340. Clothing Closet sets sale The Clothing Closet Ministry at the Ramapo Reformed Church will hold a December Bag Sale on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Clothing is available for chil- dren and adults. Choose from a wide variety of sweaters, jeans, sneakers, boots, shoes, sweatshirts, and slacks -- all for $5 per bag. This special sale includes a free jacket or coast with every bag of clothes purchased while supplies last. The Clothing Closet Ministry is located at the rear of the Ramapo Reformed Church Education Building at the corner of Island Road and West Ramapo Avenue in Mahwah. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the ongoing ministries of the church. Chamber hosts holiday luncheon, events The Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual Holiday Luncheon on Friday, Dec. 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel and Conference Center, 3 Executive Boulevard in Suffern, New York. This Rain garden volunteers Teens from West Side Presbyterian Church in Ridgewood worked at the Big Day of Sharing at Seaside Village, CT. Yale University developed a master plan for the village to address 21 st century concerns while not jeopardizing Seaside’s place on the National Register of Historic Places. A rain garden has helped significantly in reducing flooding and damage from saltwater. Lydia Silvas, Seaside Village resident and Rain Garden Project Coordinator stated her appreci- ation for the group’s work, especially their energy and willingness to help. Front row: Jiani Yang, Yale University; Grace Coxworth, River Edge; Sam Burgoyne, Ridgewood; Brady Quirk, Oakland; Selena Pang, Yale University; Lydia Silvas, Seaside Village resident and rain garden project coordinator; Justin Ace, Ridgewood; and Andrew Steenvoorden, Wyckoff. Back row: Judson Sonett, Ho-Ho-Kus; Peter McNamara, Park Ridge; Wilson Crimmins, Ridgewood; Conor Stevens, Ridgewood; Jake Andrews, Ridgewood; Mayor Bill Finch, Bridgeport, CT; Tommy Montgomery, Ridgewood; and Kaitlyn Petersen, Ridgewood. event is being sponsored by the Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center/Bon Secours. In addition to the luncheon and networking opportunities, activities will include a gift gallery for last minute shopping ideas and many door prizes. Chamber music will be provided by Select Strings of Mahwah High School. Recognition will be given the Citizen, Organization, and Company of the Year. Seating is limited, and early registration is encouraged. The cost of the luncheon is $40 for Chamber members and $55 for non-members. On Thursday, Dec. 18, the Chamber will hold a Meet (continued on page 30) FLOW Area November 26, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 3 Divided board approves second excused day for teams by Frank J. McMahon The Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School Board of Education was divided, but ultimately approved a second excused day for the Indian Hills High School softball teams so the athletes would be able to take their annual field trip to the training camp at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World in Florida. The attendance policy and its accompanying regulation were scheduled to be approved at the Oct. 27 board meet- ing, but more than 50 members of the Indian Hills softball teams, and some of their parents and supporters, attended that meeting and asked the board to change the proposed regulation to allow two excused school days instead of the one permitted by the new regulation, so they could take their overnight trip. The ESPN Sports Complex Camp claims to attract more than 400 teams from across the country and participation in the camp extends from Feb. 19 to April 25, during which time high school teams can participate in various sports at the training camp. The school board tabled any action on the policy and regulation at the Oct. 27 meeting in response to the stu- dents’ request after their parents highlighted the champi- onship records of the softball program at Indian Hills and pointed out that they would have to pay for four days even if the team only stayed for three days. The students and their parents told the school board that the teams cannot practice in the early spring in New Jersey because of the weather, and said the 10 practice games the teams play at the training camp prepare them for the upcoming season, and this preparation is part of the reason the teams have been so successful. At the Nov. 10 meeting, the board approved the pro- posed policy, which states that parents of children between the ages of six and 16 should cause their children to attend school regularly although, for certain reasons, a student’s absence may be excused. The policy states that unexcused absences from school or from classes during the school day may subject a student to consequences that may include the denial of a student’s participation in extracurricular activi- ties or athletic competition. The regulation pertaining to that policy, however, led to a lengthy discussion by the board during which the trustees debated four of its sections which pertained to the number of excused days students could be granted for overnight trips that can be scheduled at the discretion of the coach or advisor with, and without, flexibility in scheduling and which are approved by the administration. Those sections were revised by the board in the follow- ing manner: • A student not present at school because of his or her participation in an approved one day school activity will be considered excused. (continued on page 23) Page 4 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 26, 2014 FLOW Area Ramapo Indian Hills launches Wellness Weekends by Frank J. McMahon The Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School Dis- trict is launching a program of “Wellness Weekends” throughout the year to make some time available for fam- ilies to rest, relax, and reconnect. The program addresses the stress overload that affects the school community and communities across the nation. “Our district recognizes that we, as a society, must begin to help people learn how to manage mental and emotional health, as well as physical health,” Superin- tendent Beverly MacKay said. “We spend so much time talking about the importance of good nutrition and exer- cise, but not much time talking about the importance of giving ourselves a break without feeling guilty about it. It’s time we say it’s not only okay, but it is necessary, to slow down, relax, reflect, and rest.” MacKay pointed out that residents in the district have high expectations for academics, athletics, extracurricu- lar activities, community service, and religious educa- tion. “We all have chosen to live here because we value and enjoy this lifestyle,” MacKay continued. “However, if we are to live this lifestyle effectively, we must also help our students and families learn how to manage the pressure which must include taking time to decompress.” She emphasized the effects of uncontrolled stress, anxiety, depression, and overload. “Unfortunately, across our nation, we have seen school shootings, suicides, drug overdoses, alcoholism, school avoidance, eating disorders and other issues,” she noted. “I’m hoping that a small step like Wellness Weekends may help our students, teachers, and families realize how important and necessary it is to take time to relax once in a while.” For students, Wellness Weekends will mean no home- work and no tests or assessments the following Monday. School district staff members will not have to grade papers or enter information into “Genesis” or “School- ogy” on the district’s website. Genesis is the school district’s student information system where all grading and attendance are recorded. As teachers grade assignments and other work submit- ted by students, the students and their parents can see the grades as they are entered online. Schoology is an area on the school district’s website where students can view their assignments and submit their work to their teachers online. MacKay also advised that lesson plans will not be col- lected the week following a Wellness Weekend and par- ents are expected to use the time on these weekends to decompress and enjoy being a family. In addition, MacKay pointed out that increased work- loads are not expected before or immediately following the weekend set aside for rest and relaxation in the spirit of promoting wellness. The first Wellness Weekend will begin at noon on Nov. 26. MacKay said the entire Thanksgiving weekend should be dedicated to the promotion of family health and overall mental, social, emotional, and physical wellness. “While this may mean adjusting schedules, everyone is encouraged to help one another in reducing the stress for the Thanksgiving holiday and to enjoy their time together,” she said. The Franklin Lakes Library, located at 470 DeKorte Drive, will be hosting programs for teens throughout the month of December. For details, call (201) 891-2224. The library invites teens to turn off their computers and cell phones and join friends for Board Game Day on Thursday, Dec. 4 from 3:15 to 4:40 p.m. Participants will play games and enjoy snacks. There will be a Drop-In Movie Blockbuster on Wednesday, Dec. 10 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The ani- mated film will feature the most accomplished canine in the world and his son who use a time machine to go on adventures. The movie is rated PG and runs for 92 minutes. On Thursday, Dec. 11 there will be a meeting of the Magic Gathering card group. From 3:30 to 5 p.m., attend- ees will learn how to play this card game or improve cur- rent skills. The library will host a Teen Video Games Holi- day Party on Thursday, Dec. 18 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Teens are invited to play the library’s best video games -- Xbox360, Wii, JustDance 2, and Super Smash Bros. -- while enjoying pizza and mozzarella sticks. This party is open to Franklin Lakes students in grades six and up. The Teen Room is open each Friday for a drop-in craft program from 1 to 5 p.m. Sign up for YN5 (Your Next Five), the library’s personalized reading list service for teens. E-mail teens@franklinlakes.bccls.org with a brief description of favorite authors or books, and the library will send suggestions for five new books to try. Library hosts events for teenagers Sports poster sponsors sought The athletic department at Ramapo High School is seeking community sponsors for its sports poster pro- gram. Funds raised by the sale of the posters will benefit athletics at Ramapo High. All American Sports Posters has been contracted to produce the posters. For sponsorship information, con- tact RHS Athletic Director Ron Anello at (201) 556-1500 or All American Posters at (800) 556-1380. November 26, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 5 Franklin Lakes Borough honors Mayor’s Volunteer Award recipients by Frank J. McMahon Franklin Lakes Mayor Frank Bivona recently presented the 2014 Mayor’s Vol- unteer Award to 10 residents who volun- teer for various activities in the borough. The recipients of this year’s award are Dawn Altamuro, Christine Christopoul, G Thomas Donch, Craig Goldman, Julius Lauber, Lynn Pagano, Cedric Perkins, Dina Robinson, Jacqueline Veliky, and Regina Venner. “The Mayor’s Volunteer Award rec- ognizes volunteers in the Franklin Lakes community who provide services and fill the needs of many that would not otherwise be met,” Bivona said. “Volunteerism is an integral part of the borough’s success with- out which the borough’s many emergency services, recreational, and social programs, would cease to exist. Volunteers have given tirelessly of their time throughout the years to benefit the residents of Franklin Lakes. “Volunteers are owed the borough’s gratitude and respect, and the Franklin Lakes 2014 Mayor’s Award can recognize those individuals who have given so self- lessly of their time and talent in service to others.” Bivona read a proclamation that was given to each recipient and he recounted the volunteer activities of each of them in alphabetical order. Altamuro has been a volunteer soccer, basketball, and softball coach for several years. She has been the director of the bor- ough’s soccer, basketball, and softball pro- grams, where she epitomized the Franklin Lakes Recreation philosophy: “Kids first; winning second.” Christopoul is a former Girl Scout leader, a member of borough’s recreation foundation and Recreation and Parks Com- mittee, and a former Woodside Avenue Parent Teacher Association board member and president. She is also a former Frank- lin Lakes Education Foundation member and president, an Iron Matt Committee member, a former Newcomers Club board member, and a Franklin Lakes Board of Education trustee. Donch was the mayor of the borough for 12 years. He has been an active member of the Franklin Lakes Fire Department for 40 years. He is also a former line officer and current president of Franklin Lakes Fire Company. Goldman is the borough’s emergency management coordinator. He has recruited and coordinated Community Emergency Response Team volunteers, the Emergency Management Auxiliary and Emergency Radio team (which Bivona said he has taken to the next level), and he has coordi- nated the borough’s response during recent storm-related disasters. Lauber has been a member of the Frank- lin Lakes Planning Board for over 50 years, serving as chairman for 18 years and vice chairman for 30 years. He is the former chair of Franklin Lakes Anniversary Cel- ebration, and a former coach for several recreation sports teams. Pagano is a CERT member and a member of the Emergency Radio Team and Emergency Management Point of Distribu- tion manager. She organized, recruited, and trained POD volunteers. In October, she managed a full-scale POD exercise. She manned the comfort station during Hurri- cane Sandy and during several recent snow- storms. Perkins has been an ambulance corps member since 2007. He developed the elec- tronic call sheet program for the corps, and is the top responder for corps in 2014 with over 150 calls. He is in charge of computers, and he is a senior driver for the corps. Robinson is a member of the Recreation and Parks Committee, a soccer liaison, and a member of Code of Conduct Commit- tee. She is a dedicated sports coach and is currently the girls’ soccer and girls’ travel (continued on page 22) Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 26, 2014 Happy Thanksgiving to everyone in the community! Thank you to the Faith Reformed Church in Midland Park for their Food Drive. Thanks to all who have been bringing us Thanksgiving food and baskets. We wish you could see the joy on the faces of the families as they receive them! Our holiday deliveries will start to go in mid-December. Consider donating a holiday in a box for our families. This could include stuffing mix, gravy, bread or muffin mix, cranberry sauce, canned corn, beans, or pumpkin, organic broth, coffee, tea, healthy desserts, a tablecloth, and festive paper goods. Our deadline is Dec. 19. Consider making a “Joy Jar” that contains small fun activities to occupy a child or teen during a hospital stay. Birthday Bags are also distributed to our kids and their siblings, and include cake mix, frosting, candles, wrapping paper, party hats, balloons, paper goods, and a small gift card. Personal care items such as shampoo and toothpaste, or new mittens, hats and scarves are also needed during the winter months. ECF families can really use gift cards to Walmart and Target, gas stations, Kohl’s, Marshalls, and TJ Maxx. Kids prefer Game Stop, iTunes, and Toys R Us. We accept new toys, sheets, and towels. We also accept gently-used DVDs, books, small kitchen appliances, and electronic equipment such as Nintendo DS games. Malina’s story: ECF caseworker Malina got a frantic message from Leslie’s mom and immediately rushed over to her house. What she found was a hysterical family, mom sobbing and holding onto her daughter, who had just passed away after a three-and-a-half year battle with brain cancer. Malina sat with the family at Leslie’s bedside, trying to offer some consolation. The scene was gut-wrenching. Leslie leaves behind her mom, dad, sister, and extended family, and many who loved her. She had been through so much in the years following her diagnosis. She spent the last few years in a wheelchair, unable to walk without assistance. ECF helped the family secure that wheelchair through generous donors like you. While we prefer to share stories of hope with you, this is also an important part of the ECF narrative. At times, ECF caseworkers are called upon to provide bereavement counseling to the families of these precious kids whose lives have been taken too soon. We will be there to support our families for as long as we are needed. None of this would be possible without you. Please consider supporting the work we do by making a year end donation to us. A contribution of any size will help. In memory of Leslie: 1/16/01 – 11/11/14. ECF is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide a variety of specialized services, at no charge, to any New Jersey family facing the challenges of caring for a child with cancer. ECF provides professional counseling, material goods (such as household items, toys, and monthly grocery deliveries), and emergency financial assistance. These individually tailored services are critical in helping families get through the crisis of pediatric cancer. ECF does not receive government funding, so the com- munity’s financial support, donations, and volunteer time are essential. Please call the Northern Regional Center at (201) 612-8118 or e-mail Laura at laura@emmanuelcancer. org to see how you can help. We are in need of paper goods and non-toxic clean- ing supplies for our families. Examples are toilet paper, paper towels, tissues, laundry detergent and all cleaning supplies. We also need diapers stages 4, 5 and 6. Many of our children need to be in a sterile environment while their immunity builds. Thank you to all who have already brought us these supplies. We are planning our Fifth Annual Bash for March 6, 2015 at the Brick House in Wyckoff. Proceeds will help us provide counseling and financial aid to families in New Jersey. Would your company be interested in a sponsor- ship? Would you like to volunteer? If you have a few hours a week to spare, consider becoming a volunteer or just stop by and see what ECF is all about. The Northern Regional Center is located at 174 Paterson Avenue in Midland Park. Please call (201) 612-8118 before you stop by. Because storage space is lim- ited, please do not leave items at the center without check- ing with us first. For more information, visit us at www. emmanuelcancer.org or “like” us on Facebook: Emmanu- elCancerFoundation. As always, thank you for helping the children and their families! Hospital announces construction project to benefit the community HackensackUMC at Pascack Valley, based at 250 Old Hook Road in Westwood, has announced that the facility will submit plans for a new emergency department that will double the space currently available to over 22,000 square feet. The proposed $14 million project will feature a promi- nent entrance in the front of the facility for the convenience of patients and EMS providers. The expanded facility will be able to accommodate upwards of 37,000 visits on an annual basis. “Throughout Hackensack University Health Network, we are constantly looking for ways to improve access to care, offering patients the most convenient treatment loca- tions,” said Robert C. Garrett, president and chief executive officer of the Hackensack University Health Network. “To better serve our patients, HackensackUMC is in the midst of its Emergency and Trauma Center renovation project. Now, HackensackUMC at Pascack Valley will follow suit in providing its patients with a state-of-the-art Emergency Department featuring all-private rooms.” Mark Sparta, acting CEO of HackensackUMC at Pas- cack Valley, said, “Having just received Joint Commission Disease Specific Certifications for Joint Replacement (hip and knee) and Stroke, now is a perfect time to announce plans to enhance the emergency department at Hackensac- kUMC at Pascack Valley and continue the momentum of our effort to provide patient centered, quality healthcare to the region. Relocating the emergency department to the front of the building will offer added convenience to our patients during emergency visits. In addition, we currently offer outstanding door-to-provider times and the new emer- gency department will allow us to continue that level of care, as well as offer all private rooms for comfort.” The new emergency department will feature 26 all pri- vate exam rooms and diagnostic imaging in close proxim- ity to the delivery of patient care. The project, which will be submitted for proper approvals to the city, is proposed to include: • An entrance prominently featured in the front of the facility • 22,240 square feet of renovated new space • 26 all private exam rooms • 11 adult exam and treatment rooms • 6 fast track rooms • 2 dedicated behavioral health exam rooms • 5 pediatric exam and treatment rooms • 2 triage rooms • 1 digital radiology unit • A CT scanner • An EMS lounge The project is estimated to take 15 months from the approval process to the certificate of occupancy with an anticipated completion in 2016. HackensackUMC at Pascack Valley opened on June 1, 2013 and is a full service facility that provides orthopedics, a breast center, a maternity center, outpatient imaging, a wound center, and a cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation center, among other services. It is the only facility with all private beds in Bergen County. Hackensack University Health Network is the New Jersey-based parent company of HackensackUMC, the HackensackUMC Foundation, Hackensack University Medical Groups, and corporate joint venture partners with LHP Hospital Group, Inc. (Plano, TX) in ownership of two (continued on page 23) November 26, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 7 Midland Park Board considering dropping school budget vote Midland Park voters may no longer have a say in the annual school budget begin- ning next year. The board of education is considering moving the school election to coincide with the general election in November, a move which automatically allows for dropping the vote on the school budget as long as the budget stays within the state imposed cap. Midland Park’s cap has been less than 2 percent since the enabling legislation was adopted in 2012. The board will discuss the proposal at its next workshop meeting on Dec. 2, said board President Dr. Maryalice Thomas. A decision must be made by sometime in Borough to seek grant for Faner Road project Faner Road in Midland Park, a 2/10th- mile stretch often used as a cut-thru between Sicomac Avenue and Cornell Street/Wyckoff Avenue in Wyckoff, may be getting an upgrade. The borough has applied for a Bergen County Community Development low- income grant to improve the street, on which the Veterans Building and Mill Gardens Assisted Living Residence are located. Plans call for reconstruction of the 29-ft. roadway, including drainage, curb- ing and repaving. Borough Clerk/Administrator Addie Hanna said the borough qualifies for the grant based on the income level results from the last census. “We’re very thankful that the county’s CD coordinator told us about this grant. We are looking forward to getting that job done,” said Hanna. The application was prepared by Capital Alternatives, the con- sultant that has completed many successful applications for the borough through the years. Hanna said the fact that the Veter- ans Building and Mill Gardens are on the street is expected to boost the application. A decision on the grant is expected in the spring, she said. Hanna said applying for the income- based grant does not preclude the borough from applying for funds for Community Development Americans with Disabilities Act projects. The bathroom at borough hall was recently retrofitted for handicapped accessibility with a $44,000 grant from that program. The previous bathroom, upgraded in the early ‘90s, was not com- pliant with current ADA standards, Hanna said. February, according to school Business Administrator Stacy Garvey. “We’re practically the only ones left (with the April election),” Thomas said. The election for school board mem- bers would then take place in November, along with the vote for mayor and coun- cil members and other office holders. If the change is made, the terms of trustees Robert Schiffer, William Sullivan, Timo- thy Thomas and which are due to expire in April, would be extended until the end of the year. Dr. Thomas said the change is being considered for financial reasons. She said this year the board paid $15,000 to hold the election, but that figure is going up to $20,000 or more next year. She explained that as fewer districts hold their elections in April, the fixed costs countywide remain the same, resulting in a higher cost for each remaining district. State legislation approved in 2012 per- mitted New Jersey districts to shift April school board elections to November, and most have already made the change. Of the more than 70 Bergen County districts, just nine still hold April elections, including only Oakland and Ramsey, besides Mid- land Park, in the northwest Bergen area. Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 26, 2014 Midland Park Timeless holiday dance tradition to continue For the 16 th consecutive season, the internationally acclaimed Donetsk Ballet Company and highly-trained students from Miss Patti’s School of Dance will perform Tchaikovsky’s most beloved ballet, “The Nutcracker.” This holiday season, 195 lavishly costumed performers will present four shows at Paramus Catholic High School Dec. 12 through 14. Dancing confections, soldiers marching into battle, and dastardly rodents combine in a dazzling display culminat- ing in classic fashion with a beautiful princess finding her handsome prince. This timeless dance tradition will be presented with live music by the award-winning Adelphi Orchestra. The performances are sponsored by JulieDance, a non- profit arts organization founded in 1997 by Patti and Darryl Vigon in memory of their beloved daughter, Julie, who suc- cumbed to Ewing’s sarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer, at age 12. Julie was a promising young ballerina who dis- tinguished herself as a student at the School of American Ballet at Lincoln Center and as a performer in the children’s companies of many New York City Ballet productions. JulieDance is dedicated to fostering participation in, and appreciation for, dance and music, and to supporting the research and treatment of childhood cancer. In 16 years, JulieDance, a 501 (c)(3) organization, has raised $430,000 for pediatric cancer organizations. Donetsk Ballet, the resident company of Donetsk, Ukraine, is regarded as one of Eastern Europe’s foremost dance companies, rivaling the Bolshoi and Kirov. The touring group of the Company features 18-20 national and honored artists. Since 1993, the Donetsk Ballet, perform- ing “The Nutcracker” with students from regional ballet schools throughout the eastern United States, has delighted audiences with their masterful artistry. The Adelphi Orchestra is a professional, non-profit orchestra that provides symphony, chamber, and educa- tional concert programs in northern New Jersey and the New York metropolitan area. With its various performing collaborations, the orchestra’s mission is to create a chal- lenging and enjoyable environment where artistic excel- lence can flourish. Complementing the Donetsk Ballet and Adelphi Orches- tra are 175 ballet students from Miss Patti’s School of Dance who range in age from 6-18. Performances of “The Nutcracker” are scheduled for Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 13 at 7 p.m., and Dec. 14 at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Performances will be held at Paramus Catholic High School, 425 Paramus Road in Paramus. Tickets are $40 and $45. For information and tickets, call (201) 670- 4422. MasterCard, Visa, and Amex accepted. Group rates are available. Area November 26, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 9 West Bergen honors Wilson at ‘Fall Night of Fine Dining’ More than 330 guests attended the 22 nd Annual Fall Night of Fine Dining recently to honor West Bergen Mental Healthcare Chairman Philip E. Wilson (third from left), who is retiring af- ter 35 years of dedication and commitment to the agency. Among those present to recognize Wilson were five of the agency’s past presidents of the board of trustees. Pictured from left, are: Donald E. Hymans, Upper Saddle River (current board president); Thomas P. Palmer, Mahwah; Wilson; Michael J. Tozzoli, West Bergen’s CEO; Quentin W. Wiest, Ridgewood; Rus- sell D. Kamp, Midland Park; and The Honorable Michael A. Chagares, Wyckoff. West Bergen is a non-profit organization providing a wide range of psychiatric and counseling services for all age groups with various levels of need. The organization is committed to meeting the psychological needs of each of its clients with sensitivity and responsive, innovative services of the highest quality. For further information on West Bergen and the services it provides, call (201) 444-3550. (Photo courtesy of Sal Benedetto Photography.) Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 26, 2014 Villadom Socials Annie Shannon to marry Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shan- non of Wyckoff have announced the engagement of their daughter, Anne Elizabeth, to Griffin Novak Mesmer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mesmer of Manchester, New Hampshire. The bride-to-be is a 2006 grad- uate of Ramapo High School in Franklin Lakes and received her bachelor of arts in political science from Marist College in 2010. She earned her JD from the University of New Hampshire School of Law and is an associate at Harmon Law Offices, PC in Newton, Mas- sachusetts. Her fiancé graduated from Manchester Central High School in 2004 and earned a bachelor of science in chemical engineering from McGill University in Mon- treal, Canada in 2009. He received his JD from the University of New Hampshire School of Law and is an associate at Pepper Hamilton, LLP in Boston, Massachusetts. The couple is planning a 2016 wedding. Maria Drehwing engaged Mr. and Mrs. Karl Drehwing of Wyckoff have announced the engage- ment of their daughter, Maria Marga- ret Drehwing, to Matthew Christopher Beck, son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Beck of Rockville Centre, New York. The bride-to-be holds a bachelor’s degree in both government and law and art history from Lafayette College. She is currently employed by Bloomberg LP in Manhattan as a financial termi- nal sales representative. She is attending New York University Stern School of Business for her MBA. Her fiancé holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Lafayette College. In June, he earned the CFA charter. He is currently employed by MSCI in Man- hattan as an associate in portfolio man- agement analytics. An October 2015 wedding is planned. Quinns celebrate 50 years Phyllis and Bob Quinn celebrated their 50th Anni- versary Sept. 5. The couple, formerly from Queens, New York, was married at Saint Ann’s Church in Flushing, New York. They moved to Bergen County in 1968 and presently live in Franklin Lakes. The Quinns’ family includes daughter Jennifer Quinn-Barabanov and her husband Andrei of McLean, Virginia; son Robert and his wife Hannah of Stowe, Vermont; and grandchil- dren Celia, Lara and Rose Barabanov and Trevor and Katie Quinn. Anna-dora Scanlan to wed Gail and Brian Scanlan of Wyckoff have announced the engagement of their daughter, Anna-dora C. Scanlan, to Paul E. Maloney Jr., son of Paul and Patricia Maloney of Westborough, Massachusetts. The bride-to-be holds a bachelor’s degree in psy- chology from Emory Uni- versity, a master’s degree in social work from Hunter College, and a certificate in traumatic stress studies from the Trauma Center at Justice Resource Institute in Brookline, Massachusetts. She is employed as a clini- cal social worker at Boston Medical Center. Her fiancé holds a bache- lor’s degree in communica- tions from Boston College and is an agent at Dolan & Maloney Insurance Agency in Westborough, Massachu- setts. A summer 2016 wedding is planned. Special Announcements Edith Dabel turns 93 Wyckoff resident Edith Dabel celebrated her 93rd birthday Nov. 6. The birthday cele- bration included a dinner at Fiona’s in Mid- land Park with her son Pete and Amie Shu. November 26, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 11 Page 12 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 26, 2014 Dear Readers: It is hard to believe that the holiday season is right here. If you were not ready, this recent arctic chill should get you in the mood. Maybe we will have a white holiday season to remember. For many retail establishments, the holiday season is a make or break scenario. If the business does well, one moves on. If the business has a poor holiday season, changes have to be made. The success of the season is not only for those retail establishments and their employees, but it has tentacles that reach out to all aspects of society. If businesses do not do well, there is far less money to go around to local employees and, therefore, less for them to spend in the local economy. I have used this column many times over the past three years as a platform to preach the advantages of shopping locally. I personally try to avoid the “big box” and chain stores and support the locally owned family businesses that put the profits back into the local economy. I would like to say I never shop “big box” or chains, but that is not the case. I am, however, conscious of trying whenever and wherever possible to support small businesses and local merchants who make up the main streets and bring such vibrant char- acter to the towns here in northern New Jersey. Clearly, I believe it is incredibly important for the health of our local economy and all of us as a community to do the same. Once again this year, American Express will be celebrat- ing the advantages of shopping at small businesses over the holiday season with Small Business Saturday on Saturday, Nov. 29. Register online, and shoppers who spend $30 at a registered small business, will get $30 back. Please check the website, americanexpress.com/us/small-business/shop- small, for details. In other news, on Friday, Dec. 5, Santa and Ms. Claus will be coming to town. It is a phenomenal Wyckoff event, with both the fire department and the police department helping Santa get into position at many of his stops. There is certainly a ton of behind-the-scenes work by various Wyckoff Chamber of Commerce members that goes into this event. We would like to encourage the community as a whole to come out at any of the stops and support the local businesses along the way. This year at Wyckoff Town Hall, Santa will be unveiling one of the holiday stamps that that was designed by Janet Atkinson, a longtime Wyckoff resident. The stamp, which is called “Fun Ice Skating,” was selected over hundreds of other designs that are submitted to the post office through- out the year. It is with great sadness that I announce that this is my last column, as I will be retiring as president of the Wyckoff Chamber Commerce after three incredible and utterly ful- filling years. It has been an absolute honor, a privilege, and a gratifying experience to serve you and help promote the fine town of Wyckoff and the local business environment. I will continue to be active with the Chamber as a board member and I look forward to seeing everyone around town and wish all a wondrous holiday season. Sincerely, Jay Vidockler, President Wyckoff Chamber of Commerce November 26, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 13 Wyckoff Police Sergeant Jack McEwan retires by John Koster Wyckoff Police Sergeant Jack McEwan was honored upon his retirement by brother officers and members of the Wyckoff Town- ship Committee at an off-schedule public meeting earlier this month. Sergeant McEwan came to the Wyckoff Police Department in June of 1991 after having served 16 months with the New Mil- ford Police Department. “Attention to detail, neatness, and pro- fessional appearance were the cornerstones of everything that Jack was involved in,” said Wyckoff Police Chief Benjamin Fox. McEwan, who holds two master’s degrees, was Wyckoff’s Homeland Secu- rity officer, safety officer, officer in charge of the Alco-Test Machine, traffic safety officer in charge of crash reports and the speed sign board, ice cream truck inspec- tions, street lights, and officer in charge of warrants. He is a New Jersey state certified radar instructor. In April of 2011, Sergeant McEwan was involved in the vehicular pursuit of four ex- convicts who committed a violent robbery at a local jewelry store and had stolen $1 million worth of expensive watches. When one of the robbers jumped from a moving vehicle and ran for it, McEwan chased him on foot and apprehended him. The arrest involved officers from a number of towns and was one of the most spectacular crimi- nal pursuits in northwest Bergen County’s history. All four felons were captured. McEwan is a scuba enthusiast and Chief Fox pointed out that he will have ample time to pursue his hobby. The sergeant’s last day of official duty was in early November, but he will officially retire at the end of the year. Jack McEwan Page 14 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 26, 2014 Township earns 2014 award for Best Print Media by John Koster Wyckoff received the 2014 award for Best Print Media in the State of New Jersey at last week’s New Jersey League of Munici- palities convention. The township was recognized for its public information publications, including the municipal calendar, the township’s spring and fall newsletters, and a special issue newsletter concern- ing the revaluation. The 53rd Annual Municipal Public Informa- tion Contest was sponsored Wyckoff Township Administrator Robert Shannon (center) receives the 2014 award for Best by the New Jersey League Print Media from New Jersey League of Municipalities President/Stone Harbor Mayor Suzanne of Municipalities, the Walters and Rutgers University’s Center for Government Services Director Alan Zalkind. New Jersey State Munici- pal Management Association, and the Rutgers University locations, but the 2014 calendar was a survival guide for emergencies such as those that took place in recent years Bureau of Government Research. The standards for judging included content, clarity, util- during and after massive storms. During those recent emergencies, Wyckoff set up mul- ity, and appearance. All 566 municipalities in New Jersey have the opportunity to compete for awards in the League tiple shelters for seniors and other residents who had no contest, and Wyckoff has won some sort of award 14 times electrical power, in some cases for a week or more, and in the past 23 years. The township previously received the most of the township committee members were in town every day during the emergencies helping to coordinate Best Print Media award in 2011. Wyckoff municipal calendar features useful informa- relief efforts with the county and the state. The township’s spring and fall newsletters won tion about meeting schedules, recycling, and garbage and leaf collections. The format of the calendar changes each national attention in a dramatic but amusing photo- year to revolve around a theme of history, sports, or scenic graph to promote pedestrian safety: Police Sergeant Bob MacKay, Police Chief Benjamin Fox, Police Sergeant Jack McEwan, and Police Lieutenant Charles Van Dyk emu- lated the Beatles on the famous Abbey Road album cover walking single file across a road. The township’s forthcoming 2015 calendar will feature a resource guide for drug and alcohol abuse prevention. The calendar will describe to adults ways to identify dif- ferent illegal drugs and their impact on users and how to contact responsible county and state officials as well as the local police. Wyckoff’s Public Information Program attempts to convey to residents important information about munici- pal services, changes in laws and procedures, or program dates. Public information program consists of a web- site, www.wyckoff-nj.com, which was previously recog- nized as one of the best municipal websites; spring and fall newsletters; the municipal calendar; cable TV public information; and public service announcements. We hope residents look forward to utilizing and receiving these materials. A key component of the public information program is the e-mail blasts of timely public information. The town- ship continues to encourage residents to register their e-mail addresses at Sign up for E-News on www.wyck- off-nj.com homepage. This public information tool is the primary manner timely information is issued in addition to postings on the township’s webpage. November 26, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 15 Midland Family Dental is technologically advanced Dr. Fred Puccio, DDS One year ago, Dr. Fred Puccio, DDS opened the doors of his state-of-the-art dental facility in his hometown of Wyckoff. It was the culmination of hard work, and a dream to serve the community he calls home. “I am so proud of this new venture, and being able to treat patients in my hometown is espe- cially gratifying,” Dr. Puccio said. Midland Family Dental is noth- ing like the dental office of the past. From the family-style home that houses the facility, designed by Puccio, to the cutting-edge technology in every room, the facility is a one-stop shop for all dental needs. “We incorporate the services of specialists at our locations,” Puccio added. “Our patients spend the least amount of time in the chair because of all of the technol- ogy we have on the premises.” What would normally require a patient to coordinate multiple visits to the dentist, or additional visits to multiple offices, can be accomplished at Midland Family Dental in one visit. Puccio brings together the comfort of a neighborhood family dentist experience with the advan- tage of high tech dentistry. He believes in staying ahead of the curve when it comes to the latest technology and complex proce- dures. He has brought all of his knowledge and expertise to his practice and contin- ues to bring cutting-edge innovation to his practice. “Our mission has always been to blend the latest dental technology and art to create beautiful, natural, healthy smiles,” he explained. Puccio is a firm believer in sharing his knowledge and has started to set up pro- fessional learning communities where he can meet with colleagues and share best practices. He also continues to develop his craft and share his knowledge by teaching at New York University College of Den- tistry as a clinical instructor in the Honors Restorative Clinic. Puccio hopes that a mix of hometown and high-tech will be the key to bringing smiles to his patients. Midland Family Dental is located at 243 Morse Avenue in Wyckoff. Phone (201) 485-8847 for details. The Garfield loca- tion is based at 765 Midland Avenue; phone (973) 340-4484. Santa will return to Wyckoff The Wyckoff Chamber of Commerce’s Santa Comes to Wyckoff and Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held Friday, Dec. 5. (Rain date: Dec. 8.) All are invited to enjoy this special visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, and the magic of the ceremony. The event will include refreshments and holiday music. Santa and Mrs. Claus will travel through Wyckoff on a fire truck, meeting and greet- ing children and their families at vari- ous locations. Santa’s first stop will be at the Cedar Hill Plaza at 4 p.m. He will be at the Wyckoff Shopping Center at 5:15 p.m., Main Street at 5:45 p.m., and the Mayflower Shopping Center at 6 p.m. He will travel through the Wyckoff Square Shopping Center at 6:45 p.m. and the Rock Ledge Plaza at 7 p.m. and then make a stop at Boulder Run Shopping Center at 7:15 p.m. Santa’s last stop of the evening will be at Wyckoff Town Hall for the ceremony at 7:45 p.m. This year, he will have the honor of unveiling the holiday postage stamp that that was designed by Wyckoff resident Janet Atkinson. Please note: Santa will not be getting off the truck at Main Street, Wyckoff Square Shopping Center, or Rock Ledge Plaza. Be sure to bring cameras to record this festive annual event. For more event information, visit www. wyckoffchamber.com. Page 16 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 26, 2014 Welcome! Wyckoff resident Gladys receives a meal delivery from a Wyckoff Meals on Wheels volun- teer. Wyckoff Meals on Wheels volunteers deliver meals to cli- ents in Wyckoff who are unable to shop or cook for themselves. Nutritionally balanced meals are prepared by the Christian Health Care Center and delivered by volunteer drivers Monday through Friday. The organiza- tion receives no state or fed- eral funding. Wyckoff Meals on Wheels has recently partnered with The Community Thrift Shop in Midland Park. Donors to the shop may indicate Meals on Wheels as a beneficiary and the group will receive a percent- age of the sales. For more infor- mation, or to volunteer, contact Alma Mader at (201) 891-4840. Commission seeks member A high school student from Ramapo or Indian Hills or any high school student living in Wyckoff is wanted to serve as a member of the Wyckoff Township Envi- ronmental Commission. The student delegate will attend one meeting per month from January to December on the third Monday of each month at Wyckoff Town Hall at 7:30 p.m. Students are requested to submit letters of application to wec@wyckoff-nj.com before Jan. 16, 2015 and tell the township and the commission why they want to par- ticipate and why they would be an asset to the team. Applicants should include a con- tact telephone number and a notation as to the best time to call. Wyckoff has had a strong recycling program for many years. The township does not pick up grass clippings, which should be mulched at home or dropped at the recycling area. Township officials and the Wyckoff Environmental Commission sponsor an annual Team Up to Tidy Up event at which residents of all ages battle litter hand to hand, and a Shred Fest in which personal documents may be shred- ded beyond recognition for safe and secure recycling. J. KOSTER November 26, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 17 Ordinance to accept field light funding introduced by John Koster The Wyckoff Township Committee has introduced an ordinance to accept $27,624 from the Wyckoff Parks and Recreation Foundation to fund structural foundations for future field lights at Pulis Field. The ordinance is scheduled Community invited to Open House The trustees of the VanVoorhees-Quackenbush- Zabriskie House invite area residents to the annual Holi- day Open House, which will be held Saturday, Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 3p.m. This 18th and early 19th century historic home is located at 421 Franklin Avenue in Wyckoff. The annual event will showcase the house decorated for the holiday season, complete with wreaths and gar- lands of fresh greens designed specifically for the occa- sion by volunteers of the Wyckoff Area Garden Club. The original structure, built circa 1730, with a pre-1824 grand addition, is one of the finest examples of Ameri- can architecture in northern New Jersey. Antique-filled rooms reflect the Dutch colonial heritage that dominated this region during the 18th and early 19th centuries. Although it was used as a home by the VanVoor Haze, Quackenbush, and Zabriskie families, the house was also used as a village store, tavern, candy store, hotel, and ball- room. Today, the house and gardens represent the home of its last resident, Grace Zabriskie, who willed the house and its contents to the Township of Wyckoff in 1973. During the Holiday Open House, visitors are welcome to enjoy self-guided tours. In addition, cookies and mulled cider will be served in the home’s lovely period dining room. Holiday music will add to the festive atmosphere. All area residents are invited to this special event. Those who are studying New Jersey history this year may especially appreciate the experience of being in a local historic home during the holiday season. The entry fee for the Holiday Open House is $7 for The VanVoorhees-Quackenbush-Zabriskie House adults, $5 for senior citizens, and $3 for children under t he age of 12. for its public hearing and probable adoption on Dec. 2. This part of the field lighting project would not require any bonding of taxpayer funds. There were no objections at the introduction of the ordinance, which took place at an off-schedule Monday meeting. The township committee also finalized the regulations establishing the new parking fee schedule for the weekday commuter parking at the Cornerstone Christian Church parking lot. Commuter parking in the lot is not available on Saturdays and Sundays. Wyckoff residents will pay $125 for a full year for the first permit. So far, 216 permits have been sold at the town- ship clerk’s office. If any of the permits for the 300 available spaces are still available this week, Wyckoff residents may buy a second permit for a second car at an additional $125. If permits are still available after Dec. 1, non-residents may buy a Wyckoff parking permit for $300. The 2014 rates, which are $65 for a resident and $200 for a non-resident, were increased when township committee members determined that Wyckoff’s rates were substan- tially lower than those in most neighboring communities. Page 18 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 26, 2014 Shop Small this Saturday and keep downtown alive “Whether it’s for your morning coffee, that special gift or a night on the town, small businesses are there for you every day. Be there to support them when you Shop Small on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 29,” urges the Midland Park Chamber of Commerce, which is pro- moting the value of shopping locally. The Waldwick and Ho-Ho-Kus chambers of commerce are doing special promotions on that day as well. Headed by chamber activities chairman Lisa Plasse of From the Top Music Studio, the Midland Park Chamber is sponsoring a passport promotion to entice consum- ers to patronize local businesses. On the Saturday after Thanksgiving, each of the participating businesses is holding an open house at a designated hour when shop- pers may stop in to get their “passport” signed. A grand prize of $100 and other prizes will be awarded, selected from among those who turn in the completed “pass- ports.” Open houses are as follows (see page 9 of this edition for special offerings): 9 a.m.: Columbia Bank – 60 Godwin Ave.;10 a.m.: Crossfit Bison – 59 Greenwood Ave.; 11 a.m.: Bob Bush, State Farm Insurance – 637 Godwin Ave.; 12 p.m.: Pro- visions Home & Garden – 42 Central Ave.; 1 p.m.: Grand Ballroom Dance Studio – 85 Godwin Ave. (rear of Mid- land Park Shopping Center); 2 p.m.: Nuzzi Chiropractic Family & Sports Center – 12 Goffle Road; 3 p.m. - Bill’s Shoe Repair – 654 Godwin Ave.; 4 p.m.: From The Top Music Studio – 47 Prospect Street; Vintage Vibes: Located inside From The Top Music Studio; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Family Hair Care – 222 Godwin Ave. Here’s how the passport works: 1. Shoppers please visit midlandparkchamber.com and print out the passport with a list of all businesses and times that they are hosting open houses, as well as businesses that are offering specials that day, or pick up a passport at the Midland Park Library or participating businesses. 2. Once you arrive at your location, get your passport stamped or initialed. 3. 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! 4. The drawing will be held at 5 p.m. The winner will receive a $100 gift card. The Shop Small program was launched by American Express in 2010 in an effort to bring attention to small businesses in our local communities. Anyone interested in knowing more may visit www.shopsmall.com to learn about the initiative. Using a credit card is not a require- ment to participate in the passport program, but AMEX card holders may register their cards on the AMEX web- site to receive additional special offers. Many Midland Park Chamber members are also par- ticipating in Cyber Monday, Dec. 1, with special offer- ings. Check the chamber website: midlandparkchamber. com or the chamber’s Facebook page for listings. November 26, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 19 ASB supports choir in upcoming ‘Messiah’ performance Atlantic Stewardship Bank is lending its support to the Cathedral Choir as its members prepare for their upcoming performance of “Messiah” by George Frederick Handel. The performance will be held on Saturday, Dec. 6 at the Hawthorne Gospel Church in Hawthorne. Proceeds from the evening’s performance, which begins at 7 p.m., will be used to benefit the Market Street Mission in Morristown. The Market Street Mis- sion helps the homeless, helpless, and hopeless lead responsible and productive lives through a structured program that meets their physical, emotional, and spiri- tual needs. Atlantic Stewardship Bank’s donation is part of the bank’s unique tithing program that defines ASB’s mis- sion. Since the bank began in 1985, the tithing program has resulted in donations in excess of $8 million. “Tithing is a biblical principle, meaning to give or devote one-tenth to God,” said Atlantic Stewardship Bank President and CEO Paul Van Ostenbridge. “The thought of a bank giving away 10 percent of its profits each year is highly unusual, especially in the current economy. Our founders were so deeply committed to using a portion of profits to serve those in need that the tithing program is incorporated into our bylaws.” Atlantic Stewardship Bank maintains banking locations in Midland Park, Montville, North Hale- don, Pequannock, Ridgewood, Waldwick, Westwood, Wyckoff, two offices in Hawthorne, and two offices in Wayne. Established in 1985, ASB is a full-service com- munity bank serving both individuals and businesses. The bank is a subsidiary of Stewardship Financial Cor- poration trading on the NASDAQ under the symbol SSFN. The bank’s website is www.asbnow.com. ASB Training Officer Judy Keyes, ASB Waldwick Branch Manager Richard Densel, Cathedral Choir Conductor Rob Davis, ASB teller Rebecca Woudenberg, and ASB President and CEO Paul Van Ostenbridge. Page 20 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 26, 2014 Wyckoff Police arrest woman with 47 bogus credit cards A Wyckoff Police Department arrest on Veterans Day caught a 21-year-old New York City woman with 47 credit cards in her name. All of the cards were bogus. At 2:46 p.m., Lieutenant David Murphy, Detective Sergeant Michael Musto, Sergeant Michael Ragucci, and Patrolman Thomas Tully responded to a report from the CVS Pharmacy that a customer was trying to use an apparently fraudulent credit card to purchase gift cards. The woman had escaped from the store when the CVS employee began to question her, but Patrolman Tully located her in the parking lot. The 21-year-old New Yorker was found to be in posses- sion of 47 credit cards manufactured with her name stamped on them, but they were all found to be fraudulent. “She was working for a fraudulent credit ring as a ‘runner’ who is sent out with fraudulent cards and purchases gift cards and items,” Wyckoff Police Chief Benjamin Fox explained after the arrest. “She then provides the stolen proceeds back to the ring operators and is paid a fee.” The woman was charged with fraudu- lent use of a credit card, theft, and crimi- nal attempt, crimes of the third degree. The other major incident reported in Wyckoff was an assault on a police officer. Patrolman Kyle Ferreira, Patrol- man Robert Schlossberg, and Patrolman Terrance Murphy responded to attempt to resolve a dispute between an 18-year- old man and his mother about the use of her car. The 18-year-old pushed Patrol- man Ferreira and had to be physically restrained, police said, when he report- edly attempted to kick the other officers. The 18-year-old was charged with aggra- vated assault on a police officer, resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct. His bail was set at $25,000 and he was remanded to Bergen County Jail in lieu of bail. “I have zero tolerance for assaults on my officers,” Chief Fox said. The Wyckoff Police Department has also handled a number of incidents in which motorists were charged with driv- ing while intoxicated or with marijuana offenses. At 2:50 a.m. on Oct. 31, Sergeant Michael Ragucci stooped a vehicle that had been clocked speeding on Frank- lin Avenue and arrested the 36-year- old Wyckoff motorist. The driver was charged with DWI, speeding, and failure to keep to the right. On Nov. 1 at 12:03 a.m., Patrolman Ryan Noon stopped a vehicle for travel- ing 75 miles per hour on Route 208 and charged a 42-year-old West Milford man with DWI, reckless driving, and speed- ing. He was released to his wife and will appear in municipal court. An hour later, Patrolman Michael Teegan stopped a vehicle that was moving erratically on Route 208. The driver, a 57-year-old Staten Island woman, was charged with DWI, possession of an open container of an alcoholic beverage in a vehicle, careless driving, and fail- ure to obey marked travel lanes. She was released to a friend and will appear in municipal court. On Nov. 8 at 12:09 a.m., Sergeant Brian Zivkovich and Patrolman Teegan responded to the Sicomac School on a report that a car had hit a utility pole. The driver, a 23-year-old Wyckoff man, was arrested by Patrolman Teegan and charged with driving while intoxicated, reckless driving, possession of mari- juana, and possession of narcotics para- phernalia. He was released to his mother and will appear in municipal court. At 4:20 p.m. the same day, Patrolman Noon observed a vehicle parked in the Pulis Field parking lot. The five young- sters in the vehicle, residents of Wyckoff, Franklin Lakes, and Oakland, included four minors (ages 15 to 17) and an 18- year-old Oakland boy whom the other boys said had supplied them with mari- juana. The 18-year-old was charged with possession of marijuana and distribution of marijuana within 500 feet of a public park. The four minors were released to their parents pending juvenile charges and the 18-year-old was released on his own recognizance and faces a municipal court appearance. On Nov. 11 at 12:09 a.m., several resi- dents called the Wyckoff Police Depart- ment after hearing a vehicle strike a light pole on Red Rock Road. The vehicle was observed leaving the scene. Patrolman Kyle Ferreira responded and found the vehicle parked in a driveway on nearby Bridle Path. The driver, a 26-year-old Wyckoff resident, was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated, reckless driving, and leaving the scene of a motor vehicle crash. He was released to his father and faces an appearance in municipal court. November 26, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 21 Wyckoff Wanderings Christmas Tree Sale under way The Wyckoff Lions Club’s annual Christmas Tree Sale is under way at the parking lot across from Boulder Run on Franklin Avenue. The sale will continue through Dec. 20 or until all the trees are sold. This is the 41st year the club has hosted its tree sale. Choose from a selection of balsam, Frasier, and Douglas firs. This year, a wreath maker will be on site to assist with designing wreaths in 12-, 16-, and 20-inch sizes. Sale hours are weekdays from 5 to 9 p.m. and weekends from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Holiday closings announced Wyckoff Town Hall will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov. 28 for Thanksgiving. The municipal offices will reopen on Monday, Dec. 1 at 9 a.m. The township’s recycling center will also be closed on Nov. 27 and 28. The center will be open on Saturday, Nov. 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Curbside garbage pickup will be sus- pended on Thanksgiving, Nov. 27 and rescheduled for Friday, Nov. 28. Pet licensing begins December 1 Annual licensing of Wyckoff dogs and cats for 2015 will begin Dec. 1 at the township clerk’s office. Hours are week- days from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Tues- day evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. The fee for an altered pet is $11 and the fee for an unaltered pet is $14. Residents must bring proof that their pets have been vaccinated against rabies. A $10 late fee will be charged for pets not licensed before Feb. 1, 2015. Replace- ment tags may be purchased throughout the licensing year for a $5. The township’s annual free Rabies Clinic will be held Saturday, Jan. 10 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the DPW garage at 475 West Main Street. Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers. All pets must be escorted to the vaccination session by an adult. In case of snow or ice on vaccination day, the clinic will be held Jan. 17, 2015. Seniors plan events, seek new members The Wyckoff Seniors group meets at 11:15 a.m. on Tuesdays at the Larkin House at 380 Godwin Avenue in Wyckoff. The group has planned several upcoming events. On Dec. 3, the group will visit New York City to see Radio City Music Hall’s Christmas Show and have lunch. The club will host its Installation Lun- cheon on Jan. 6, 2015. This event will be held at Fiona’s in Midland Park. Wyckoff residents who are at least 55 years of age and are interested in upcom- ing bus trips may call Gloria at (201) 891- 5672. New members are welcome. For mem- bership information, call Lorraine at (201) 891-2344. 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 Holiday Concert announced Top: The Yuletide Carolers. Bottom: The Chamberlain Brass The Chamberlain Brass and the Yuletide Carolers will perform a Holi- day Concert at the Wyckoff Public Library on Sunday, Dec. 7. The pro- gram, which will be held from 3 to 5 p.m., is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. 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 featuring Laub and Pizzarelli. 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. Y group to perform ‘Shrek’ “Shrek,” everyone’s favorite ogre, will appear on the Wyckoff Y stage this December. The Y’s in-house theater com- pany will bring all the beloved characters to life on stage, and prove there is more to the story than meets the ears. Irrever- ently fun for the whole family, “Shrek” proves that beauty is truly in the eye of the ogre. Performances will be Dec. 11 through To reserve a ticket, visit the library’s online calendar at wyckofflibrary.org or call (201) 891-4866, extension 2. Tick- ets are $5. Payment will be accepted at the door. The library is located at 200 Wood- land Avenue. 14. Shows will Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets purchased in advance are $20 for adults; $15 for seniors, ages 62 and up; $15 for students, ages 13 through 22; and $12 for children age 12 and under. Prices will increase the day of show. To purchase tickets, call (201) 891-2081 or visit wyckoffymca.org. The Wyckoff Family YMCA is located at 691 Wyckoff Avenue. Operation Chill Chaser under way Wyckoff Girl Scouts are collecting new and gently-used coats for Opera- tion Chill Chaser, a program that pro- vides coats to those in need at the Father English Community Center in Paterson. Coats may be dropped off at the Wyckoff Family YMCA at 691 Wyckoff Avenue now through Nov. 29. Boxes for the coats are located at the front entrance. Page 22 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 26, 2014 Hacking the hack: Am I worth 2,950? “I really hope you get this fast. I could not inform anyone about My trip to Philippines, I’m in Philippine to see my ill cousin she is suffering from Kidney disease and must undergo Kidney transplant to save her life the condition is critical. “Kidney transplant is very expensive here, so I want to transfer her back home to have the surgery imple- mented. I really need to take care of this now but my credit card can’t work here. I traveled with little money due to the short time I had to prepare for this trip and never expected things to be the way it is right now. I need a loan of $2,950USD from you and I’ll reimburse you at my return. I will really appreciate whatever amount you can come up with, if not all get back to me. I’ll advice on how to transfer it. John” This touching missive went out at 9:39 a.m. Friday, Nov. 14. By 10 a.m. I had heard from my accountant, the Korean-language translator for my latest book “Operation Snow,” the teen-tech librarian at the Glen Rock Library, and Chief Ben Fox of the Wyckoff Police Department. “I’m assuming your account got hacked?” the transla- tor wrote within minutes of receiving the e-mail. My accountant told me to get the hack knocked down as quickly as possible before somebody actually sent this anonymous crook money. My son -- who had not seen the hack -- knocked down the hack by changing the password for me. Paul Duggan at Mail & More soon had the e-mail account functional. I sent out any all-points bulletin to anybody outside the immediate family who might actu- ally think I was good to pay back any part of $2,950 USD. This is what is known as a “short list.” ALERT: In case you received an e-mail from the Phil- ippines saying that John Koster urgently needed $2,000 for a kidney transplant, don’t send the money. I am NOT in the Philippines and my cousin’s kidneys appear to be in adequate shape. In short...I got hacked. More and more e-mails poured in once my computer could accept messages again. Lance Dorrel, my white scout out there in Custer Country, wrote, “This is Lance and I believe your e-mail has been compromised as I am being asked to send you money for a kidney transplant for your relative.” Lance is from Missouri and not easily taken in. My high school buddy Ed, who won eight medals in Vietnam as a door gunner and has three degrees in accounting or finance, wrote, “John: Glad everything is OK. You need to get your password changed.” Winnie, the receptionist at the Empress of China Res- taurant in San Francisco, the top Chinese restaurant in the city in terms of location, service, and cuisine, also emailed. “Dear Mr. Koster: I am so glad to hear from you that you are in adequate health after receiving the e-mail from the scammer,” Winnie wrote. “When I read the e- mail, I was so worried. Now I can stop worried. I hope everything is going well and wish you and your family have good holidays.” Dave Lauterborn, research editor of “Wild West” and “Military History,” wrote, “Too late! We’ve mortgaged the house, sold the cars, and set up a pencil stand on the corner to cover the Koster Philippines Memorial Fund. Wish you’d emailed sooner. :(“ Conversely, a public official wrote an indignant letter to this newspaper, saying, “I find it offensive and inap- propriate for (John Koster) to be asking a professional contact for money.” Then she more temperately conceded that it could be an inappropriate use of my computer by some third party. The editor who got the letter had seem me stateside the day before and told the official that I had been hacked, but would forward the letter so I would know of her concern for my (imaginary) problems. A friend of mine from the Philippines tells me that kidney transplants are a major industry in the outlying islands and districts among people who desperately need money. This is very sad. He also told me that $2,950 was an over-the-top price for a kidney for sale for transplant. I would not demand any drastic penalties if they caught this particular crook, because I would rather con some rich foreign people I had never met than I would sell one of my own kidneys at any time. If that makes me a crook at heart, I am a historian by avocation and know some- thing about the history of the Philippines. Make no mistake: I do not flaunt my wealth, but I am not in desperate need of $2,950 USD. Anybody who is could not afford the property taxes I had paid the week before. Winnie and Lance are kids just out of their teens, but anybody else who got back to me would have written a check instantly if they thought my needs were for was real. I might add that $2,950 USD would probably not pay for one of the music systems in either of my son-in- law’s two imported Italian sports cars. My son owns two houses, one with a swimming pool. My daughter pays that much every quarter for two nannies and private pre- school. I love them, but I do not live in their world. I suppose my height and shall-we-say casual dress mode makes me a Skid Row suspect in some people’s books. I might win more trust or confidence in some circles if I walked around wearing a sweatshirt, a base- ball cap, and shorts like some guys my age -- an obvious attempt to fool and cheat Death if ever I saw one. “I’m only a little kid despite my gray hair or bald head, Mr. Death, please don’t take me away.” That’s not part of my act. Death holds no fear for me, but rank poverty to collect money by e-mail is not part of my act, either. My advice is this: Subscribe to “Wild West” or “Military History” according to your reading taste, dine at The Empress of China when in San Fran- cisco to delight culinary your taste, find an accountant as dependable as Marc Radin, and honor decorated combat veterans like Ed, who wants no part of flag-waving or being told he saved the children of Hoboken from speak- ing Vietnamese. These are real people. I hope nobody like them actually sent money for my imaginary cousin’s imaginary kidney transplant. If the emergency had been real, I think they all would have. It is good to know things like that. Letters to the Editor Love Fund seeks donations Dear Editor: For those of you who are new or old residents of Midland Park, I would like to bring to your attention the Children’s Love Fund, a unique town organization designed in 1977 to assist residents affected by a financial crisis due to health, employment, or natural disaster. The fund helps those fam- ilies whose children’s quality of life has been affected by these circumstances. An appeal is sent out once a year around Valentine’s Day to all the residents. However, with the number of recipient families increasing, the fund is in great need of replenish- ment. The organization is presently helping more families than ever before -- definitely a sign of the times. With the onset of this holiday season, I would like to appeal to residents to consider a donation to the Love Fund in the spirit of giving. This will help the organization assist those families in dire need and enable them to have a more comfortable holiday season and a better start to the coming year. Donations can be sent to the Children’s Love Fund, P.O. Box 327, Midland Park, New Jersey 07432. For more infor- mation, call (201) 788-5355. Betty Sullivan Midland Park Appreciates opportunity to serve Dear Editor: I am a member of the borough council of Franklin Lakes and have just been re-elected, for which I am particularly appreciative. I have tried to find some appropriate way to say “thank you for your support” to all those who gave me their sup- port. I am deeply grateful and re-commit my dedication to be the best possible representative for the people in Frank- lin Lakes. In many cases, those elected to public office are very visible when asking for support, but not as visible after- wards. I am reaching out to my constituents to express my gratitude for their support, and to promise to give them the best possible representation as a councilman. To those whose support I did not have, I hope to earn your confi- dence in the future. It is an honor to serve and I appreciate this opportunity. Joe Kelly Franklin Lakes Applauds efforts of DPW Dear Editor: I would like to praise the work of the Wyckoff Depart- ment of Public Works, under the leadership of Scott Fisher. Recently, I was delighted to arrive at the public library to see a beautiful new and expanded parking lot due to the efforts of the DPW. As I drove home, I also noticed the well-maintained roads, which are clearly marked for auto- mobile and pedestrian safety. As I approached my home, I was pleased to see that the large piles of leaves along the neighborhood roads were gone, having been efficiently picked up by the employees of the DPW. The DPW team also hosts several events in the garage on West Main Street, including the shredding of documents, and a Rabies Clinic. While there recently for the shredding event, I noticed the maintenance work being done on the DPW’s fleet of vehicles in preparation for the sanding and plowing of our road during inclement winter weather. While not always as visible as the members of our trea- sured police and fire departments, the staff of the depart- ment of public works labors tirelessly to maintain the welfare and safety of our citizens and the overall beauty of Wyckoff. For this they are deserving of our gratitude. Nancy Drabik Wyckoff Award recipients (continued from page 5) basketball coach. She is the Mayor’s Wellness Program coordinator, and she coordinated the “Baskets 4 Franklin Lakes” program. Veliky is a former Woodside Avenue School Parent Teacher Association treasurer, president and theme day coordinator, a former Boy Scout treasurer and Girl Scout leader, a recreation department volunteer, and a Franklin Lakes Board of Education trustee. Venner has been a Franklin Lakes Meals on Wheels member for 12 years and served as that group’s president for nine years. She is a volunteer driver delivering meals, a former member of the borough’s Newcomers Club, a former member of Franklin Lakes Shade Tree Commission, chair- woman of Franklin Lakes Woman’s Club Blood Drive, and an active member of Woman’s Club. November 26, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 23 Franklin Lakes Scribe Christmas Tree Lighting set The Fraanklin Lakes Christmas Tree Lighting, hosted by the Franklin Lakes Public Library and the Borough of Franklin Lakes, will be held on Monday, Dec. 8. The event will begin at 7 p.m. on DeKorte Drive between borough hall and the library. Franklin Lakes Mayor and Council mem- bers will be on hand to assist along with students from the Franklin Lakes Middle School Chorus and a special visitor from the North Pole. Following the tree lighting, festivities will continue at the library with entertainment and refresh- ments. The event will be held rain or shine. ‘Give a Book’ this year The Friends of the Franklin Lakes Public Library’s “Give a Gift, Give a Book” program provides library lovers an opportunity to honor friends and family while supporting the library’s collection. The public is invited to participate by donating funds for books honoring family members, friends, hard-to-buy-for relatives, favorite teach- ers, and others. For $30, a new book will be purchased and added to the library’s collection and a commemorative bookplate will be added to each volume. Order forms are available at the library located at 470 DeKorte Drive or online at www. franklinlakeslibrary.org. For details, call (201) 891-2224. 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 “Saman- tha 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 sto- ries, activities, and a craft. This program is open to Frank- lin 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. 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. Holiday Boutique planned Barnert Temple will host its annual Holiday Boutique Sunday, Dec. 7 at the temple located at 747 Route 208 South in Franklin Lakes. The boutique, open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., will feature over 40 booths of top merchandise and a café. For more information, contact Vicky Farhi at vfarhi@barnerttemple.org. 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, families, and individuals to donate goods and services to the organiza- tion’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 organiza- tion under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and all donations are tax-deductible. For details, contact CRS PTA Treasurer Michelle Wick- wire at (973) 715-1015 or mswickwire@gmail.com. Computer classes announced The Franklin Lakes Public Library at 470 DeKorte Drive hosts classes for residents who are interested in learning more about how to use a computer. Registration is required. Residents may register by calling the library at (201) 891- 2224, extension 106. Non-resident patrons will be put on a waiting list and contacted if space is available. Classes are held at 11 a.m. in the Rezvani Meeting Room. Learn to bid and buy on eBay on Nov. 19. In this lecture style class, attendees will learn how to create an account, search eBay’s millions of listings, bid, and pay for items. Another eBay class will be available Nov. 20. Partici- pants will learn how to create an account, list an item for sale, choose the right pictures, and compose text that will get an item noticed. PTA announces discount card fundraiser The Franklin Avenue Middle School PTA is selling 2014- 15 Shop Rite of Oakland discount cards. Get $5 off each order when the total amount purchased is a $100 or more. The discount card costs $20 and is valid from October 2014 through September 2015. E-mail slwinters@optonline.net to request an order form. Excused day (continued from page 3) • Any proposed overnight trip without flexibility in scheduling and recommended and approved by the athletic and student activities director, the principal, and the super- intendent, will be excused. • Any proposed overnight trip that can be scheduled at the discretion of the coach or adviser with flexibility in scheduling, and recommended and approved by the athletic and student activities directors, the principal, and the super- intendent, will be excused for one day, with an additional day approved for travel and/or extenuating circumstances. Following that lengthy discussion, the board voted unan- imously to approve the first two sections of the amended regulation, but three of the board members voted against approving the third section of the regulation which permit- ted a second excused day for travel or extenuating circum- stances, while six board members to approve it. The board members who voted against the approval of that section were Lisa Sciancalepore, Jane Castor, and Sadie Quinlan. David Becker, John Butto, Teresa Kilday, Thomas Madigan, Kenneth Porro, and School Board Presi- dent Thomas Bunting voted in favor of its approval. The board also changed the college visitation section of the regulation, removing the word “visits” and indicating that three college visitations are allowed for seniors and three for juniors. This policy and its regulation can be viewed in their entirety on the regional school district’s website, http:// www.rih.org. Hospital project (continued from page 6) hospitals: HackensackUMC at Pascack Valley and Hacken- sackUMC Mountainside. In September 2014, Hackensack University Health Network welcomed Palisades Medical Center as a full member of the network. Together with six other health systems, the network is part of the nation’s largest health care consortium of its kind, AllSpire Health Partners, with a total of 28 hospitals and service area of more than six million people. HackensackUHN also enjoys clinical and academic affiliations with some of the nation’s most well-renowned health systems, hospitals and univer- sities, including CentraState Healthcare System, CityMD, Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Good Samari- tan Regional Medical Center, MedStar Georgetown Uni- versity Hospital, MinuteClinic, North Shore-LIJ Health System, NYU Langone Medical Center’s Division of Pedi- atric Surgery, Palisades Medical Center, Rutgers Medical School, Saint George’s University, and Stevens Institute of Technology. With more than 11,300 employees, 3,100 credentialed medical staff members and 1,697 hospital and nursing home beds at hospitals within the network, Hack- ensack University Health Network is one of the largest health care systems in New Jersey. HackensackUMC at Pascack Valley is a 128-bed, full- service, acute-care community hospital, providing the same nationally recognized quality care for which Hackensack- UMC is known. The hospital features all private patient rooms at no additional cost, a state-of-the-art obstetrical unit, an intensive/critical care unit, five operating rooms, one special procedure room, and a cardiac catheterization laboratory. This inpatient hospital also anchors many in- demand, outpatient services such as radiology, women’s health, and same-day surgery. For more, visit www.hack- ensackumcpv.com. Page 24 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 26, 2014 Obituaries William Bradford William Bradford of Montvale, formerly of Wyckoff, Edgewater, and Mahwah, died Nov. 16. He was 82. He was an insurance broker for Johnson & Higgins in New York, New York for over 20 years. He is survived by his children Douglas Bradford, Glenn Bradford, and Diana Walsh. He is also sur- vived by six grandchildren. He was prede- ceased by his wife Jeanne. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to Autism Speaks, 1060 State Road, Second Floor, Princeton, NJ 08540. Mary Luella Erickson Mary Luella Erickson of Ramsey died Nov. 18. She was 94. She graduated from the Albany Academy for Girls in 1938 and from the College of William Smith in 1942. She was a member of the First Pres- byterian Church in Ramsey. She is sur- vived by her children Emily E. Hendrick of Georgia, John B Erickson Jr. of Iowa, and Wendy Sue Bonitz of Howell. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, 12 great- grandchildren, and one great great-grand- child. Memorial donations may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 15 Stuart Lane, Ramsey NJ 07446. Anna Garbowski Anna Garbowski, nee Buczkowski, of Mahwah died Nov. 15. She was 53. She is survived by her husband Leszek Garbowski and her daughter Annette. She is also sur- vived by her brothers Walter, Marian, and Jan. She was predeceased by her son Michael. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Veronica Gazda Veronica Gazda, nee Kandrack, of Mahwah died Nov. 16. She was 97. She worked in the cafeteria at Commodore Perry School for 10 years. She was a parish- ioner of the Holy Spirit Byzantine Catholic Church. She is survived by her son Richard, two grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and her sisters Ann and Yolanda. She was predeceased by her husband Paul Gazda, her granddaughter Kathleen, and her sister Mary. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice. Carol A. Hyman Carol A. Hyman of Hackensack, for- merly of Franklin Lakes, died Nov. 16. She was 72. She was a parishioner at Most Blessed Sacrament Church in Franklin Lakes and volunteered in the food pantry at the Holy Trinity Church in Hackensack and at Emmanuel Cancer Foundation. She was involved in both the Franklin Lakes Recreation program and the Ramapo High School Booster Association. She is sur- vived by her husband Drew Guddemi and her children Francine Fishman, Richard S. Hyman, James W. Hyman, and Robert L. Hyman, and stepdaughter Elizabeth Loew. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and her sister Rosanne J. Boland. She was predeceased by her former husband Harvey Hyman. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to the John Theurer Cancer Center at Hacken- sack University Medical Center, 92 Second Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601. Ludwig G. ‘Lou’ Manke Ludwig G. “Lou” Manke of Upper Saddle River died Nov. 13. He was 76. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Before retiring in 1999, he worked for over 43 years for West- ern Union and AT&T. He was a member of the Upper Saddle River Volunteer Fire Department for over 40 years. During his tenure, he served as fire chief, president, and treasurer. He was a member at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Ramsey. He also worked for Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home, Scarr Funeral Home, and Oakland Memorial Home, and maintained the grounds at Redeemer Cemetery in Mahwah. He was the proud father of three Eagle Scouts and served as a leader for Boy Scout Troop 133 in Upper Saddle River. He is survived by his wife Joyce (nee Mon- sees) and his children Ronald W., John P.L., and Peter R. Manke. He is also survived by four grandchildren and his sister Lor- raine Brinkman. Arrangements were made by Manke Memorial in Paterson and Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Memorial donations may be made to the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 55 Wyckoff Avenue, Ramsey 07446 or the Upper Saddle River Fire Department, 376 West Saddle River Road, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. Ann McClelland Ann McClelland, nee Parszik, of Wilmington, North Carolina, formerly of Waldwick, died Nov. 11. She was 52. She graduated from Waldwick High School in 1981. She worked at Saint Luke’s Church in Ho-Ho-Kus for 13 years. After moving to Wilmington, she worked for Cape Fear Pick N Pull as an office manager. She is survived by her husband Neil McClelland and her daughters Jenni and Haley McClel- land. She is also survived by her mother June Parszik; her sisters Maryanna Olds, Jean Marr, Louise Rufo, June Ware, and Christine Moore; and her mother-in-law Juanita McClelland. Arrangements were made by Mack Memorial Home in Secau- cus. Memorial donations may be made to the Diana Goudsward Collentine Scholar- ship Fund, 2 Smithfield Terrace, Waldwick, NJ 07463. Richard Stephen Migel Richard Stephen Migel of Franklin Lakes died Nov. 7. He was 66. He worked for 40 years in the financial industry, starting at Hornblower, Weeks, Noyes & Trask. He changed parent companies sev- eral times during his career, ending up at Morgan Stanley. He is survived by his wife Maryalice and his children Richard and Catherine Migel. He is also survived by his siblings Elisa Richards, Susanna Hull, and Christopher Migel. Memorial donations may be made to the New Jersey Audu- bon Society, 790 Ewing Avenue, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417. Josephine M. Tuccio Josephine M. Tuccio, nee Randazzo, of Saddle River died Nov. 19. She was 93. She is survived by her husband Louis Tuccio and her children James Tuccio and Grace Morin. She is also survived by three grand- children, five great-grandchildren, and her siblings Margaret Elder, Dolores Grantham, and Daniel Randazzo. Arrangements were made by Wanamaker & Carlough Funeral Home in Suffern, New York. Memorial donations may be made to Saint Jude Chil- dren Research Hospital at stjude.org. Robert J. Wetzel Robert J. Wetzel of Ridgewood, for- merly of Waldwick, died Nov. 14. He was 89. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was a graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck. He was a mail carrier for the Ho-Ho-Kus Post Office from 1990 to1995. Prior to that, he worked for many years as an electrical engineer for Radio Aircraft in Boonton. He was a parishioner of Church of the Nativity in Midland Park and a member of the Senior Citizen Center in Midland Park. He is survived by family and friends. Arrangements were made by the Olthuis Funeral Home in Midland Park. November 26, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 25 Religious Notes Nativity hosts ‘An Advent Carol’ “An Advent Carol” will be performed at the Church of the Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7. This performance by the Xavier Company will be held at 3 p.m. “An Advent Carol” is a musical drama celebrating the Christmas story and the journey from the Annunciation to the Flight into Egypt. The characters of Mary, Joseph, Anna, Joachim, Elizabeth, and the magi are crafted as genuine people who struggle with hopes and dreams, fears, and doubts. The Xavier Company is a group of Christian perform- ing artists in residence at Saint Francis Xavier Church in New York City. The professionally trained actors, singers, and dancers perform original works focused on themes of faith and social justice. Donations will be accepted by the Xavier Company. The Church of the Nativity is located at 315 Prospect Street in Midland Park. For details, contact the church at (201) 444-6362. Celebrate Thanksgiving at MPCRC Midland Park Christian Reformed Church invites the community to its Thanksgiving service on Thursday, Nov. 27 at 10 a.m. Music will be provided by organist Carolyn Steen and the Midland Park Senior Choir under the direc- tion of Desmond Moulton. The church, located at 183 Godwin Avenue, is wheelchair accessible. For more infor- mation, call (201) 445-4260 or visit www.mprc.org. Concert ushers in Advent season Renowned recording artist Bryan Popin will bring a Community Christmas Concert to Faith Reformed Church, 95 Prospect Street in Midland Park, on Sunday, Nov. 30. This 6 p.m. concert marks the beginning of the Advent season. The community is invited. Popin, a noted concert pianist, worship leader, licensed minister, composer, writer, and producer, brings his unique style to the piano. Donations will be accepted to support Popin’s minis- try. For more information, call (201) 444-1694 or e-mail FaithReformed@aol.com. Honor a loved one at CHCC’s ‘Tribute in Lights’ 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 being remembered or honored, 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 writings. All donors will receive a copy of the booklet in early 2015. It will also be available on CHCC’s website at www.Chris- tianHealthCare.org. Call Mellanie Chen at (201) 848-4312 to request a form. To make a tax-deductible gift, visit www.ChristianHealth- Care.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, CHCC delivers care to the community based upon the Christian principles on which it was founded more than a century ago. For more information, visit ChristianHealthCare.org. Remembrance Tree dedicated 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 mem- bers are invited to take the special ornaments home follow- ing 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. CHCC Faith & Grief Luncheons provide comfort for community Christian Health Care Center, in conjunction with Valley Hospice, hosts complimentary Faith & Grief Lun- cheons from noon to 1 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month in the CHCC Auditorium, 700 Mountain Avenue in Wyckoff. Midland Park resident Ruth Knyfd Wynbeek is a facilita- tor at these luncheons and is a long-time volunteer at CHCC and a member of the CHCC Board of Trustees. While she is very dedicated to the mission and vision of CHCC, her par- ticipation in these luncheons is also deeply personal. Knyfd Wynbeek enjoyed a wonderful 42-year marriage to her hus- band Clix Knyfd, before he lost his battle with cancer seven years ago. “Ruth has a passion for helping others through the deep grief that results from losing a loved one,” said Rev. Sandra Masters, MDIV, Heritage Manor Nursing Home chaplain, who began the Faith & Grief Luncheons at CHCC. “Her story is inspiring since she has traveled the whole journey from deep bereavement where she found it difficult to envi- sion any type of future without her husband to her recent marriage to Len Wynbeek, a lifelong friend who lost his wife. Their story of how they incorporate the continuing love and remembrance of their deceased spouses, while still being very much a part of the present relationship with each other is very special.” Knyfd Wynbeek added, “The Faith & Grief Luncheons are a blessing because they have given all of us who suf- fered the loss of a loved one the opportunity to share our experiences together and to encourage each other. It is important that we show respect for each other because we all handle grief differently. Having a scripture passage theme for each luncheon is very helpful. My faith in God has helped me through my grief, and I am so thankful that God is our good shepherd and carries us through our trials. I find it to be a blessing to share my faith in God with others who are struggling with the loss of a loved one. Christian Health Care Center is so kind to show concern for people in our community who are struggling with grief by offering these luncheons.” CHCC’s Faith & Grief Luncheon was launched in Janu- ary and all the meetings to date have been extremely well- received. The ministry originated in Dallas, Texas, and was held in churches. CHCC is the first health care facility to PLEASE REMEMBER US WHEN YOU REMEMBER THEM. EMANUEL CANCER FOUNDATION For The Children and Their Families Providing emotional and spiritual support, profes- sional counseling and financial and material assistance to New Jersey children with cancer and their families. Your donations are tax deductible PO Box 212 - Dept. H Midland Park, NJ 07432 or drop by our office 174 Paterson Avenue Midland Park, NJ 07432 201-612-8118 Pictured, from left, are Rev. Sandra Masters, MDiv, Heritage Manor Nursing Home chaplain, and Ruth Knyfd Wynbeek. provide this community service. Open to people of all faiths, these luncheons provide opportunities for those mourning the loss of a loved one to gather and be strengthened through sharing, scripture, prayer, and reflection. A complimentary lunch is provided, but donations are accepted. To attend a Faith & Grief Luncheon, register at www. faithandgrief.org. For more information, contact the Christian Health Care Pastoral Care Department at (201) 848-5839, e-mail dcioffi@chccnj.org, or visit Christian- HealthCare.org. CHCC provides a broad continuum of care, including senior-life, short-term rehab, and mental-health services. As a non-profit organization, CHCC delivers care based upon the Christian principles on which it was founded more than a century ago. Page 26 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 26, 2014 ‘The Theory of Everything’ is a must-see film by Dennis Seuling “The Theory of Everything” tells the story of astrophys- icist Stephen Hawking (Eddie Redmayne) from the point in the early 1960s when he began his doctoral studies at Cam- bridge. There, the gawky, shy scientist meets humanities student Jane Wilde (Felicity Jones), who responds to his intellect, sense of humor, and charm. At the age of 21, he develops puzzling infirmities and is diagnosed with a neu- rological disease that will gradually rob him of most motor functions while his mind will remain clear and fully func- tional. He will become completely dependent on others and eventually unable to communicate his thoughts. Medical opinion estimates that he has just two years left to live. The first half-hour of the movie shows Hawking before the disease becomes evident and starts to take its toll. He has good friends, some athletic ability, and an eye for pretty women, and mixes his intense studies with having fun. In this part of the film, Hawking is humanized. He is por- trayed as a young man with interests beyond his books, and his broad smile suggests just a hint of naughtiness. Most of the picture — and the most compelling portion — depicts his gradual physical decline while he manages to marry Jane, have children, present his theories to learned people worldwide, and become a celebrity. Spurred by Jane and supported by family and friends, Hawking achieves success even as the disease takes its toll on his body. Remarkably, even as his ability to speak declines and his muscles fail to perform, he retains his sense of humor. There are many fine performances in movies, but few as memorable and grueling as the one turned in by Redmayne. The actor puts himself in pretzel-like configurations, dis- torting his face, and giving the impression the size of his body has diminished. Clearly, it is an uncomfortable role. In addition, since movies are seldom filmed in sequence, Redmayne had to represent precisely what the stage of Hawking’s deterioration was for each scene. This role should vault Redmayne to a new phase of his career. Viewers have seen him perform admirably in “Les Miserables” (as Marius), “My Week with Marilyn,” and “The Other Boleyn Girl,” but in “The Theory of Every- thing,” he achieves an extraordinary level of performance — one that will surely garner him an Academy Award nomination. The camera is amazing at getting the viewer close to the action, but it is terrifyingly honest. A false note from an actor is magnified and can easily destroy credibility. One never sees a false moment in Redmayne’s performance, whether his Stephen is struggling to spoon up a morsel of food, cradle his infant son, or address a symposium of physicists. Viewers may recall Daniel Day-Lewis’ perfor- mance as Christy Brown in “My Left Foot,” since both roles require an actor to turn in a believable performance without his full variety of tools. Jones is outstanding as the woman who stands by Ste- Eddie Redmayne as Stephen Hawking phen even when she learns of his devastating diagnosis. She wants to be with him for as long as time and the disease allow. As his condition worsens, she becomes his primary caretaker, devoting herself to her husband’s growing, con- stant needs. When two other people enter the scene — Jonathan Jones (Charlie Cox) and Elaine Mason (Maxine Peake) — the relationship between Stephen and Jane becomes more complicated. Both Jonathan and Elaine become caretakers and take on many of the responsibilities Jane used to handle by herself. The help provides Jane with needed relief, but also causes her to question her role in Stephen’s life. Director James Marsh based the film on Jane Hawking’s 2008 memoir, “Traveling to Infinity.” Although the movie does address Hawking’s mathematical inquiries into space and time, the primary focus by far is on the unconventional love story. Hawking is still alive at 72, having outlived his diagno- sis by over 40 years. Rated PG-13, “The Theory of Everything” is riveting, primarily because of Redmayne’s extraordinary perfor- mance. It is a “must see.” November 26, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 27 ‘What If’ traces development of platonic relationship by Dennis Seuling “What If” (Sony) is the story of med school dropout Wallace (Daniel Radcliffe), who has had only bad luck with relation- ships. While everyone around him, includ- ing roommate Allan (Adam Driver), seems to be finding the perfect partner, Wallace decides to put his love life on hold. It is then that he meets Chantry (Zoe Kazan), an animator who lives with her longtime boyfriend Ben (Rafe Spall). Wallace and Chantry form an imme- diate connection. She is the only woman who has been able to lift Wallace out of his funk in over a year. He has been writing technical manuals and living in the attic of his sister’s house. Wallace and Chantry strike up a close friendship. Both are respectful of her existing relationship and don’t want to ruin it, but can a man and a woman in their 20s truly remain friends? This romantic comedy/drama heads in a direction one would expect, with Radcliffe turning in an easygoing, likable characterization as a heartsick, thoughtful guy straining to make the best of a platonic relationship. The Blu-ray and DVD editions both contain two behind-the-scenes featurettes and a digital HD copy. “L’Avventura” (The Criterion Collec- tion), directed by Michelangelo Antonioni in 1960, is about the disappearance of Anna (Lea Massari), daughter of an Ital- ian diplomat, during a yachting trip off the coast of Sicily, and the search taken up by her disaffected lover Sandro (Gabriele Ferzetti) and best friend Claudia (Monica Vitti). During the search, Sandro and Claudia fall for each other. The second Chantry (Zoe Kazan) and Wallace (Daniel Radcliffe) strike up a friendship in ‘What If.’ part of the film focuses on the couple’s tortured affair, rife with guilt and regret. They go to great lengths to find out what happened to Anna, but their motivations have definitely shifted. If, after all, she is never found, they can pursue their affair unencumbered by guilt. The film’s wealthy characters are privileged, easily bored, and incapable of expressing real love and respect. To them, only lust and desire matter. They are not likable people. Antonioni paces the film slowly, reflecting the tedium of the pleasure- seeking hedonists on the yacht. Anna’s disappearance seems more an irritating inconvenience to them than a tragedy. This movie paints a complex picture of decadence, questionable contemporary values, and rudderless youth. Bonuses on the Blu-ray edition include audio commentary, a three-part analysis of the film, the 58-minute documentary “Antonioni Documents and Testimonials,” writings by Antonioni read by actor Jack Nicholson, and a critical essay. “The Expendables 3” (Lionsgate) brings together several former ‘80s action stars in a far-too-complex plot with an excessive running time. The film opens with Barney Ross (Sylvester Stallone), Lee Christmas (Jason Statham), Gunner (Dolph Lundgren), Toll Road (Randy Coture), and Caesar (Terry Crews) rescu- ing an imprisoned former member, Doc (Wesley Snipes). After a scene involving a train and a massive explosion, the team is off to the next CIA-sponsored mission: eliminating the global arms dealer Stone- banks (Mel Gibson), a former member of the Expendable team. Amazingly, the movie manages to make screen action look dull and repeti- tive. Harrison Ford, a replacement for Bruce Willis, looks half asleep, though Antonio Banderas does manage to provide some new energy to the ensemble. The franchise is a live-action cartoon, with muscle-bound middle-aged guys running around with enormous weapons in a noble effort to protect the world from megalo- maniacs. Fans of action flicks might enjoy the film from a nostalgic point of view, and each of the stars is given a showcase (continued on Crossword page) Page 28 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 26, 2014 DVD releases (continued from Restaurant page) moment so fans will be happy. Unfortunately, the script is ridiculously skimpy with little irony, nuance, or depth. Extras on the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack include a gag reel, two making-of featurettes, and a behind-the-scenes documentary. “War Story” (IFC Films) stars Catherine Keener as Lee, a photojournalist overcoming psychological trauma. The movie begins shortly after Lee has returned from covering the conflict in Libya, where her reporting partner Mark was violently killed in front of her. In shock, she retreats to Sicily, keeping the world at bay. When Lee encounters Hafsia (Hafsia Herzi), a Tunisian migrant hoping to settle in France, she decides to help. Hafsia is a distraction for Lee, a woman she can help instead of helping herself. Ben Kingsley co-stars as Albert, a former reporter who worked with Lee. He is on hand to state the cold, exag- gerated newsman’s idea that death is simply part of war reporting. He urges her to snap out of her depression and continue pursuing the story. Keener’s Lee looks hag- gard, tired, and lost in the early scenes. Her portrayal of a woman damaged by loss makes the war she had covered personal, and her objectivity becomes understandably subjective. The movie is a compelling look at the collat- eral damage war causes for civilians. The only extra on the DVD release is a theatrical trailer. “Kiki’s Delivery Service” (Disney) is an animated coming-of-age tale directed by Hayao Miyazaki. Kiki is an enterprising girl who must follow tradition to become a full-fledged witch. Venturing out with only her black cat Jiji, Kiki flies off for the adventure of a lifetime. Landing in a far-off city, she sets up a high-flying delivery service and begins a wonderful experience of independence and responsibility as she finds her place in the world. The movie focuses more on character and environment than plot. Kiki and Jiji are both likable and Jiji provides comic relief. The supporting cast includes Kiki’s custom- ers and the folks she encounters. All are different, but still very human. 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MPUMC hosts events The Christmas Tree Sale at the Midland Park United Methodist Church will open on Monday, Dec. 1. The sale will run weekdays from 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through the month of December, or while supplies last. Advent Bible Study will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 25 and Dec. 2, 9, and 16. The Wednesday session of classes will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 26, Dec. 3, 10, and 17. All are welcome. MPUMC has added a Friday Family Service to its sched- ule. The new service will begin at 7 p.m. All are invited for faith, food, and fellowship. On Saturday, Dec. 20, the church will host a Drop and Shop event for parents with young children. Children may be dropped off at the church from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and par- ents may use the time to take care of last minute shopping and errands. Adults and older children from the Sunday school and youth group will be on hand to entertain the little ones with games, crafts, holiday cooking projects, a pizza lunch, and holiday movies on the big screen. There will be a $10 charge, which will benefit programs of the church’s youth group. The Midland Park United Methodist Church is located at 269 Godwin Avenue. Call (201) 445-3787 or visit mpum@optimum.net for more information. MPPEF participates in Global Giving Day On Tuesday, Dec. 2, the Midland Park Public Education Foundation encourages community members to participate in #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving back recognize the dedication and commitment of Midland Park School District teachers and staff members. The foundation asks parents to consider a contribution to the MPPEF Teacher Appreciation program to recognize a member of the district who makes, or has made, a dif- ference in their children’s lives. Donations will help fund teacher-generated classroom and district-wide grants. Visit www.mppef.org and use the Teacher Appreciation Community comes alive Jacobsen Landscape Design and Contrruction in Midland Park recently sponsored a variety of fall activities in conjunc- tion with the Alive Outside program. secure online contribution form to send a note describing the teacher or staff member’s special qualities, along with a recommended tax-deductible donation of at least $10 per teacher/staff member, to the Midland Park Public Educa- tion Foundation. A letter will be sent to the honoree sharing your appre- ciation. The school’s principal and district superintendent will be notified. For more information, contact Annie Campbell at (201) 612-6656 or Toni Ann Tuosto at (201) 670-7871, or visit www.mppef.org. The Midland Park Public Education Foundation is an all-volunteer not-for-profit organization that enhances and supports new curriculum initiatives and enrichment oppor- tunities within Midland Park’s public school system. Knights sponsor trip to Sands Casino The Knights of Columbus Midland Park Council 5498 will host a trip to see the Tony Orlando Christmas Show at the Sands Casino in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania on Satur- day, Dec. 6. The group will leave from the Church of the Nativity, 315 Prospect Street in Midland Park, at 11:30 a.m. and will return at approximately 9:30 p.m. Transportation will be by deluxe motor coach. Attendees will receive $20 in free slot play. The casino features a large indoor shop- ping center and a variety of restaurants. Tickets are $69. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Tom Antonucci at Thomas.Antonucci@yahoo.com. Learn to dance This fall, Grand Ballroom in Midland Park will hold a program for teens who want to increase their social ease and dance skills. The studio is located in the rear mall of the Midland Park Shopping Center at 85 Godwin Avenue. High school students are invited to learn ballroom basics and social dances including Cha Cha, Swing, Salsa, Bachata, and line dancing. Class will meet on Saturdays and Sundays from 12:15 to 2:30 p.m. on Dec. 6 and 7, Jan. 8 and 9, Feb. 7 and 8, March 7 and 8, April 4 and 5, and May 9 and 10. For details, contact the studio at (201) 445-2515. Bakers sought for annual Cookie Walk The Midland Park United Methodist Church, located at 269 Godwin Avenue, will host its annual Cookie Walk on Dec. 13. From 9 to 11:30 a.m., attendees are invited to select from dozens of homemade cookies and holiday treats. Cookies are sold by the pound. The church is currently seeking bakers for the event. Contact the church at (201) 445-3787. Treats may be brought to the church after 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 12. Baked items should be labeled with the baker’s name and the type of cookie. Page 32 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 26, 2014