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Last year in New Jersey, 542 individuals lost their lives in motor vehicle-related crashes, down from 589 in 2012. The decline continues a downward trend in motor vehicle fatalities, and 2013 recorded the lowest number of motor vehicle related deaths in the state since the 1940s. Visit www.brakesonfatalities.org for more information. Voter registration deadline near The last day for residents to register to vote in the Nov. 4 general election in the State of New Jersey is Tuesday, Oct. 14. In order to be eligible to vote, a person must be an American citizen who will be at least 18 years old on or before Nov. 4, 2014, and must be a resident of New Jersey and Bergen County by Oct. 14, 2014. Bergen County residents may register to vote at the Office of the Superintendent of Elections, located at One Bergen County Plaza, Room 380 in Hackensack. In order to meet the needs of residents, this office will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 14. Citizens may also reg- ister at their local municipal clerk’s office. Voters who have moved from one election district to another in the same town, or moved to another Bergen County town before Nov. 4, but did not notify the Bergen County Superintendent of Elections office in writing by Oct. 14, must vote at their new polling location on a pro- visional ballot in their new municipality on Election Day. Voters may call the Bergen County Superintendent of Elec- tions for information at (201) 336-6101 or contact their local municipal clerk. Cruise Night and networking event set The Oakland Cruise Night, sponsored by the Oakland Community of Commerce and Abbott & Caserta Realtors, will be held Wednesday, Oct. 8 at the Copper Tree Plaza, 350 Ramapo Valley Road in Oakland. The networking event and Car Show will begin at 5:30 p.m. Community of Commerce members, local profession- als, and community residents are invited to the VIP tent for networking and food. Table sponsorships are available. Tickets are $15. Registration for the networking event is required. Register at http://ococ.eventbrite.com. The Car Show is free and open to the public. Group meets demand for supplies The Ridgewood Choral, a women’s chorus now in its 87 th year of service and song, collected school supplies for United Way of Passaic County’s Backpacks 4 Kids. Recipients in 2013 included over 900 students at schools and community organizations throughout Passaic County. Pictured are Heddi Hoffman, Deb Goodell, and Thia Longhi, co-presidents; and Laura Van Orden. hope, and education. Light refreshments will be served. This program is free of charge; however, seating is limited and registration is required. To register, e-mail khockstein@chccnj.org or call (201) 848-4463. For a full list of upcoming events, visit ChristianHealth- Care.org. The CHCC Counseling Center provides outpatient treat- ment for children, adolescents, adults, seniors, and fami- lies. For more information, call (201) 848-5800. For more tips on recognizing signs of stress and depression, and to learn ways to alleviate and address them, visit Christian- HealthCare.org. Blood Drive announced The Contemporary Club of Ho-Ho-Kus will host a Blood Drive on Thursday, Oct. 2 to benefit area hospitals. Blood donations will be accepted at the Ho-Ho-Kus Ambulance Corps headquarters located at 55 Sycamore Avenue. The headquarters is next to Ho-Ho-Kus Borough Hall, which has a Warren Avenue address. All types of blood are needed, especially types O- and O+. Any healthy individual age 17 through 75 and weigh- ing at least 110 pounds can donate blood. Donors should eat a moderate meal before donating and must bring identifi- cation showing signature. To make an appointment, visit https://donor.cbsblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_sched- ule/37195. Walk-ins are welcome. Jazzy Brubeck Brothers coming to BCC The 2014-15 Bergen Community College Anna Maria Ciccone Theatre “Curtain Up!” series will continue with the Brubeck Brothers jazz quartet Friday, Oct. 10 at 7:30 p.m. The performance will take place at the college’s main campus at 400 Paramus Road in Paramus. Tickets are $35 for the general public, $20 for senior citizens, and $10 for students. The quartet features Brubeck brothers Dan and Chris, guitarist Mike DeMicco, and pianist Chuck Lamb. Known for their collaborations with orchestras and other musicians, the Brubeck Brothers quartet remains dedicated to melody, rhythm, culture, and the spontaneous spirit of jazz. To purchase tickets, visit tickets.bergen.edu or call (201) 447-7428. Learn about teen suicide October is Mental Health Month. In recognition of this annual observance, the Christian Health Care Center will present an educational program for the community focus- ing on teen suicide at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 1. The program will be held in the CHCC auditorium (use the 700 Mountain Avenue entrance in Wyckoff). In 2010, 16-year-old TJ Sefcik committed suicide. TJ’s parents, Wendy and Steve, and his 16-year-old brother Matt will share their story to raise awareness of mental illness among youths, how it impacts the entire family, and how they turned their tragedy into a message of empowerment, Holland Home hosts Garage & Bake Sale The Holland Christian Home Auxiliary will host its 14th annual Garage & Bake Sale on Saturday, Oct. 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine, at the home located at 151 Graham Avenue in North Haledon. The sale will feature used furniture, household items, holiday decorations, jewelry, gift items, toys, and more. The home’s food director, Steve Schott, with the assis- tance of resident apple peelers, will be baking apple pies. Home-baked goodies and homemade soups provided by the auxiliary will also be available. (continued on page 26) October 1, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 3 Midland Park Simple solutions sought to improve intersection Poor visibility at the corner of Frank- lin and Erie avenues in Midland Park is often blamed for the number of accidents at the busy intersection. Dirt mounds, trees, rocks, bushes and an electric utility box are cited as contributing to the poor condi- tions. Now borough officials are renewing efforts to improve those conditions within budgetary constraints. Installing a perma- nent traffic signal, often suggested as a solution, would have to be done by the bor- ough at its expense, which officials have said is out of the question. Mayor Patrick “Bud” O’Hagan said last week that the town is looking into three improvements that may help the situation. “Lowering the obstructions may make it easier to see,” O’Hagan said. One change, he said, is to provide a dif- ferent street light fixture at the corner so that the light is directed at the intersection to better illuminate the area. He said PSE&G has agreed to install the new fixture. The second improvement, O’Hagan said, would be to change the upright position of the utility box on the northwest corner to a horizontal position so it does not obstruct visibility for lower vehicles. Borough Clerk/Administrator Addie Hanna said Ridgewood Signal, which controls the box, has agreed to check if the existing wiring could accommodate the shift. Hanna said previously that Ridgewood Signal esti- mates it would cost $20,000 to reroute the wiring if the box were to be replaced, a cost that would have to be borne by the munici- pality. According to Ridgewood Signal, Hanna said, the box cannot be removed altogether because underground wires are also involved. Lowering the box, from 3 ft. in height to 9 in. should help with visibility, O’Hagan said. The third improvement, the mayor said, would involve taking down an exist- ing earth mound and cutting down bushes. He said a survey would have to be done to determine whether these obstructions are on private property or in the right of way. Resident Susan Rovi noted that a section of sidewalk is missing at the corner and said it should be installed for pedestrian safety. “We’re taking this project one step at a time and seeing what improvements we can make to benefit the intersection,” O’Hagan said. The borough installed the blinking sig- nals, and more recently the LED flashing stop signs in an effort to warn residents of the dangers at the intersection, which sees several accidents a year. Additional signage has also been installed. Parking on Maltbie limited The Midland Park Borough Council last week adopted an ordinance to limit parking on Maltbie Avenue. The block-long street is north of Franklin Avenue and has only five houses on it, some of which are partially in Ridgewood. The move came at the request of resi- dents who had complained of the inconve- nience and safety issues caused by Ridge School parents as they pick up and drop off their children. The elementary school on West Ridgewood Avenue in Ridgewood is around the corner and only feet away from the northern end of Maltbie, which divides Midland Park from the Village of Ridgewood. “Safety has been a concern for both children and adults of Midland Park and Ridgewood, and this needed to be addressed,” said Franklin Avenue resident Loraine DeLuca. She told the council she (continued on page 20) Page 4 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, III & IV • October 1, 2014 October 1, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 5 Franklin Lakes Borough promotes and appoints police officers by Frank J. McMahon Franklin Lakes Police Officer Mark McCombs has been promoted to the rank of sergeant within the borough’s police department. The council voted unani- mously in favor of this action at a recent public session. The council also voted unanimously to appoint Michael Pellegrino as a new police officer and Ruth Barnes to the full time position of police dispatcher. The council chambers was filled to capacity to witness the swearing in of McCombs, Pellegrino, and Barnes, and for the appointment of Jeffrey Zaentz as a member of the borough’s volunteer fire department and Matthew Shifar as a junior member of the fire department. “It’s a special night when we get to promote an individual who has served our community for 14 years and welcome a new patrolman to the Franklin Lakes community,” Franklin Lakes Mayor Frank Bivona said. “Mark McCombs has served our borough well over his years here and has received recognition for many achieve- ments during his tenure and is well deserv- ing of the promotion to sergeant. “Michael comes to us after a rigorous and competitive selection process,” Bivona added, “and we look forward to him join- ing our force.” McCombs became a police officer in the borough in 2001 after attending Ramapo College. He holds a master’s degree in human resources from Seton Hall University. McCombs is the field training officer for the department and a certified Drug Rec- ognition Expert. He also serves as the fire chief in Midland Park and has a younger brother who is a police officer in Mahwah. Police Chief Carmine Pezzuti said McCombs has excellent leadership skills and he is a very dynamic, aggressive police officer. (continued on page 21) Franklin Lakes Mayor Frank Bivona (left) swears in Sergeant Mark McCombs (right) as his brother Kevin holds the Bible. Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • October 1, 2014 We are grateful to all who have helped replenish our food pantry with much- needed paper goods and cleaning supplies. Our families still need the following items: toilet tissue, paper towels, tissues, diapers (stages four and six) laundry detergent, and all types of cleaning supplies. Many of our children need to be in a sterile environment while their immunity builds. We are in the beginning stages of plan- ning our Fifth Annual Bash. It will be held at The Brick House on Friday, March 6, 2015. ECF is providing support to over 200 families. Your sponsorship will help us continue our free programs. Volunteers are also needed to help plan and run this event. Meet Jovan: Although he appears shy and reserved, one would never know that Jovan has been bravely battling bone cancer for the past 18 months. Through his resilience, he has tried to live his life as a typical teenager would. Like many other young men his age, Jovan loves spending time with his family, his girlfriend, and beating his older brother in video games. When Jovan was first diagnosed, he under- went surgery to remove his femur and knee, followed by extensive chemotherapy. Jovan has gone through so much while maintain- ing a positive attitude and a gentle smile on his face. Recently, Jovan’s cancer returned. He is now on his third clinical trial with the hopes of once again going into remission. He remains positive and constantly smil- ing even though he is exhausted from his almost daily trips into New York City for treatment. The side effects of his treatments have been substantial, including lethargy, difficulty walking, and pain. Jovan con- tinues to take each day as it comes with unwavering strength and a strong will to improve. Because of his treatment side effects, Jovan spends many days resting at home. To keep him busy during these long days, he relies on activities that involve his two favorite things: superheroes and video games. Best Buy or GameStop gift cards would allow Jovan to obtain a few more games and movies so his days at home would be more enjoyable. Due to the financial strain of Jovan’s ill- ness, his family would greatly appreciate gift cards for gas (for those trips to NYC) and groceries. Any gift card donation pro- vided will help ease the financial burden of Jovan’s illness and provide his family with the assistance they need during this diffi- cult time. 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 profes- sional counseling, material goods (such as household items, toys, and monthly grocery deliveries), and emergency financial assis- tance. These individually tailored services are critical in helping families get through the crisis of pediatric cancer. ECF does not receive government fund- ing, so the community’s financial support, donations, and volunteer time are essen- tial. 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 need volunteers who can deliver groceries to families in Bergen and Essex counties. • Turn your event into a fundraiser and collect checks or gift cards for our families. • Get the kids involved. Proceeds from fundraisers such as bake sales and lemon- ade stands help make a difference. • Is your group looking for a community service project? Consider collecting items for our food pantry. • Is your Scout Troop looking to earn badges? This is a great way to get creative and have fun while learning about philan- thropy. • Does your company have a charitable giving program? If so, please let us know. 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 limited, 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: EmmanuelCancer- Foundation. As always, thank you for help- ing the children and their families! October 1, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 7 Franklin Lakes McCoy Road special needs housing proposal due soon by Frank J. McMahon The Franklin Lakes Council expects the developer it chose to build, maintain, and manage a special needs affordable housing project on the vacant borough owned property at the corner of Colonial and McCoy roads to submit an application to the planning board later this fall. The latest conceptual plan shows an entrance and exit driveway from Colonial Road leading to a court- yard surrounded by parking spaces with a diagonal pathway through the courtyard. The plan does not show any access to or from the site from McCoy Road. There are five sets of buildings surrounding the courtyard which will provide 40 housing units, 39 of which will be used for individuals whose income is 50 percent or less than the median income. One unit will be for a superintendent. The borough signed a contract with Temple Emanuel of North Jersey in July 2012 to purchase the 14.4 acre property, minus about 49,000 square feet, which the temple later subdivided into a separate lot in order to retain it as a single family residential lot. The borough then sought bids from developers and chose one before closing on the purchase of the prop- erty in August 2013. The borough purchased the prop- erty with affordable housing trust fund money, which requires the borough to use those funds for the con- struction of affordable housing. The borough decided to build housing for people with special needs on that site. The borough’s purchase of the property was moti- vated by the state’s effort to seize any money that had been in the municipality’s affordable housing trust fund for a period of four years or more, or since 2008, unless that money had been committed for the purposes of constructing affordable housing. In September 2013, the council chose The Alpert Group, LLC and the Housing Development Corporation of Bergen County to develop the project, which will be located on the eastern side of the property near Colonial Road. The Alpert Group is a family owned and operated full-service real estate management and development company based in Bergen County that been in business for over 40 years. In May 2014, the council approved an ordinance des- ignating the property as an area in need of development. The borough planning board previously passed a resolu- tion approving that designation following a presentation by Borough Planner Elizabeth McManus. McManus explained that state law requires the property to be des- ignated as an area in need of redevelopment in order for the developer of the special needs housing to obtain the funding needed for that development. She described the condition of the buildings currently on the wooded site, which include a single family house that is considered substandard, unsafe, and unsanitary; a pump house that has been heavily vandalized and is dilapidated; a small storage shed that is overrun by weeds and is also sub- standard and unsafe; a detached garage, which is in poor condition with a collapsed asphalt roof, broken doors and windows, and water damage; and a small storage shed near the rear of the property that has also been van- dalized and is in unsafe and unsanitary condition with water damage. Prior to its sale of the property to the borough, Temple Emmanuel spent several years seeking approval from the borough’s zoning board of adjustment to build a new temple on the site. That application was denied by the zoning board after almost three years of public meet- ings, but that denial was reversed in Superior Court and a revised plan was ultimately approved by the zoning board. The temple never broke ground for the project. In June 2008, the temple congregation purchased the Union Reformed Church property on High Mountain Road, leaving the property at Colonial and McCoy roads undeveloped. Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, III & IV • October 1, 2014 October 1, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 9 Wyckoff Paterson man’s bail set at $100,000 by John Koster A 22-year-old Paterson man was lodged in Passaic County Jail in lieu of $100,000 bail after Wyckoff Detec- tives Michael Musto and Joseph Soto arrested him for the Aug. 21 switchblade robbery of two young teenagers. The man was arrested Sept. 19 following an investiga- tion conducted with police in Bridgewater, Clifton, and Closter after Wyckoff detectives learned of similar rob- beries in those towns. Using computer forensics and IP addresses, they were able to identify the suspect. The suspect had communicated with one of two local boys who were attempting to sell a pair of expensive ath- letics shoes on Facebook. The Wyckoff boy and a friend arranged to meet the Paterson man in the parking of the Cedar Hill Shopping Center. When the boys contacted him by cell phone, he shifted the location of the meeting and, when he met the boys, he took the shoes and threatened them with a switchblade, telling them not to follow him or to notify the police. The boys notified the police and a search began almost immediately. The Paterson man was charged with armed robbery while in possession of a deadly weapon (a first degree crime), possession of a knife during a robbery for an unlawful pur- pose, and possession of a weapon. He was arraigned before Judge Russell B. Teschon and bail was set at $100,000. He is now a suspect in thefts in other jurisdictions. Wyckoff Police Chief Benjamin Fox praised the Wyckoff detectives and the other law enforcement officers who assisted in this investigation. School board hires teacher, classroom aides The Wyckoff K-8 Board of Education has hired a new teacher and some new aides. Donna Smith has been hired as a fourth grader teacher for the Sicomac School at $58,901 pro-rated from Oct. 16 through June 30. Smith has an MA and she is at Step 8 of the salary guide. Christine Doidge has been hired as a part-time health aide at the Sicomac School at $30 an hour not to exceed 29.5 hours per week. Jennifer Pellegrini has been hired as a kindergar- ten aide at $19.25 an hour for 26 hours per week at the George Washington Elementary School. and Jennifer Hymans has been hired as a special education aide at Eisenhower Middle School at an hourly rate of $19.25. The board hired the following playground aides at $12 for 10 hours per week: Denise Murrell at Washing- ton School, Boussaina Elmarsafy at Lincoln School, Phyllis Ensmann at Lincoln School, Ann Giletta at Sicomac School, Denese Conte at Sicomac School, and Jeanette Pakosinki at Sicomac School. Victoria Scaglione was appointed as a kindergar- ten classroom aide at Coolidge School at $19.25 per hour for 28.75 hours per week. J. KOSTER Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • October 1, 2014 Midland Park Vote on Stafford Glass conversion due next week Midland Park Board of Adjustment members wrestled with a decision on the proposed use for the former Stafford Glass property at 168 Godwin Avenue and put off a final decision on the application until their next meeting. The application has been in front of the board for over a year and has undergone a number of revisions based on board member concerns. Applicant Warren Struz, who owns the adjacent body shop, proposes to use the Stafford property as an ancil- lary use to the body shop, performing on site such services as wheel alignment, tire and oil changes, and suspension, radiator, air conditioner and dash board work, for which customers are now sent elsewhere. No painting, refinishing or framing work would be done on the Stafford property, Residents urged to vote in referendum The Midland Park Board of Education is encouraging all registered voters to cast their ballots on Tuesday, Sept. 30. The $11.5 million referendum is being partially funded by a grant from the state and from the district’s capital reserve funds. The taxpayer share of the bond would be $8.5 million or about $218 a on the average assessed home, a monthly cost of about $18. The 20-year bond has an annual interest rate of 3.5 percent. Midland Park’s Superintendent of Schools Marie Cira- sella commented on the need for district renovations and the state grant funding a passed referendum will ensure “While we have been working to remediate much- needed facility improvements with capital budget outlays, this will not solve long-term needs, and we remain mindful of the importance of keeping our schools ready for future generations of students. Further, it is critical to note that a passed referendum will net our community approximately $2.8 million in state grant funding, a truly substantial sum that will significantly reduce renovation costs,” Dr. Cira- sella said. Among the renovations are making all the facilities ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant, replac- ing heating and ventilation systems for more energy effi- ciency, window replacements, boiler replacement, corridor and classroom lighting upgrades, door hardware, and reno- vations and upgrades to the auditorium at the high school. Additionally, under the proposed plan, the stadium field will receive upgrades to include a new track, bleachers and press box and grass field upgrades. Polls will be open from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 30. All registered voters are encouraged to cast their ballots at Midland Park Fire House (Districts 1, 2, and 4); Midland Park Public Library (District 3); and Nativity Church - O’Connell Hall (District 5). Complete information can be found on the school dis- trict’s website at mpsnj.org, and questions will be answered by email at Referendum@mpsnj.org. and there would be no gasoline sales. Struz would use the entire storefront for office and stor- age to maintain the aesthetic appearance. The rear section of the building would be used for the repair functions and as a passageway for vehicles from the body shop to the northern parking lot. The residence on the northern part of the property is expected to stay. Planner Michael Kauker said the property is not appro- priate for office use because it can provide only 13 parking spaces instead of 33 that would be required. The proposed use, he said, is ideally suited because it can provide interior parking, for a total of 24 on-site spaces, just three short of the required number. He said traffic would also be less intense than that generated by an office building, retail store or gas station, which are permitted uses. He also said the buffer to the adjoining residences to the rear would be ample because they have deep lots. Board Chairman Linda Herlihy asked how the proposed use promotes the town’s master plan and improves condi- tions, particularly since variances would still be needed. She said existing conditions could be improved simply by cleaning up what is there already. She added that parking could be brought closer to compliance by demolishing the house on the property, and noted the interior spaces do not count as an improvement. “I’m having a hard time finding any special reasons,” Herlihy said. Board member Dan Brennan agreed. “Your best foot forward is not changing the way things are now. You’re not even coming half way to meeting the standards. We don’t want the center of town to be the hub for auto repairs. That’s what Greenwood Avenue is about,” Brennan said. Board attorney Les Andersen said there is no justifica- tion for keeping the house, but Kauker said the structure serves as a buffer to the adjoining commercial zone. The nearly 1/2-acre irregular site is zoned for commer- cial use, where body shops are not permitted and motor vehicle service stations are conditional uses. The existing body shop at 154 Godwin Avenue is grandfathered as a non-conforming use. A vote on the application is expected at the board’s Oct. 8 meeting. October 1, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 11 Page 12 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • October 1, 2014 Juicing: A closer look at a very juicy activity Juicing provides many health benefits, and is far better than other methods of food preparation because cooking and processing food destroys micronutrients by altering their shape and chemical composition. In addition, juicing is an easy way to help ensure that individuals will consume the recommended six to eight servings of vegetables and fruits per day. Juicing helps the body to absorb more nutrients from the vegetables. This is important because many people have impaired digestion as a result of making less than optimal food choices over many years, causing the body to have limited ability to absorb all the nutrients from vegetables. Juicing helps to “pre-digest” those nutrients, so most of the nutrition is absorbed rather than excreted. Juicing allows individuals to consume an optimal amount of vegetables in an efficient manner. People can also use juicing to add a wider variety of vegetables to their diet. Many people eat the same vegeta- ble salads every day. This violates the principle of regular food rotation and increases their chance of developing an allergy to a certain food. Juicing allows people to consume a wide variety of vegetables they may not normally enjoy eating whole. Vegetable juice has very little protein and virtually no fat, so it is not a complete food. It should be used in addi- tion to regular meals -- not in place of them, unless one is involved in a juice fast for a designated amount of time. It is critical to start juicing vegetables one enjoys eating. The juice should taste agreeable. Here are a few simple tips for those who want to try juicing. Use pesticide-free veggies. It is wise to choose organic whenever possible. Following are the vegetables that are the most pesticide-loaded ones according to the Environmental Working Group. Try to purchase these vegetables if they have been organically grown. They are listed in order, with the first listing being the most important to purchase in its organic form: celery, spinach, kale, collard greens, lettuce, carrots, and cucumber (not as bad if peeled). Try these secret ingredients. Use lemons and limes for green drinks. Use a quarter to a half of a lemon or lime for every quart of juice when experimenting with bitter greens, since lemons and limes effectively counter that bitterness. Lemons or limes taste better to juice than carrots, beets, or apples, which have more fructose. Those who want to avoid peeling the citrus fruits can juice the skin. Add cranberries. Researchers have discovered that cran- berries have five times the antioxidant content of broccoli, which means they may protect against cancer, stroke, and heart disease. In addition, they are full of phytonutrients, and can help women avoid urinary tract infections. Limit the cranberries to about four ounces per pint of juice. Try fresh ginger to give the juice a little kick! Research- ers have found that ginger can have dramatic effects on car- diovascular health, and may help prevent atherosclerosis, lower cholesterol levels, and prevent the oxidation of low- density lipoprotein. Drink the vegetable juice right away, or store it very carefully. Vegetable juice is highly perishable, so it is best to drink it immediately. When stored carefully, juice can be kept for up to 24 hours with only moderate nutritional decline. A few tips for storing juice follow: • Put juice in a glass jar with an airtight lid and fill it to the very top. There should be a minimum amount of air in the jar as the oxygen in air will “oxidize” (read damage) the juice. • Purchase a food vacuum pump. Pour the juice into a pint jar and put the lid on and use the vacuum pump to suck out the air in the jar. This will remove most of the oxygen that would damage the juice. • Immediately store juice in the fridge and consume it within 24 hours of juicing. This article was submitted by Alison Witzmann, nutri- tional counselor, fitness instructor, and professor of kine- siology. She is the owner of One Body Matrix, 44 South Maple Avenue, Suite 2, in Ridgewood. Call (201) 286-2213 or visit onebodymatrix.com for more information. October 1, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 13 Take steps to help reduce the risk of colorectal cancer Colorectal cancer is the third most com- monly diagnosed cancer in both the United States and Canada, so say the American Cancer Society and the Canadian Cancer Society. These organizations project that nearly 60,000 Americans and Canadians will lose their lives to colorectal cancer in 2014 alone. Though many risk factors for colorec- tal cancer, including age, heredity, and racial and ethnic background, are beyond an individual’s control, that does not mean people are helpless to reduce their risk for this potentially deadly disease. Maintaining or adopting a healthy lifestyle can reduce a person’s risk of developing various can- cers, and colorectal cancer is no exception. The following are a few ways adults can reduce their chance of developing colorec- tal cancer. Get screened. As is the case with many cancer treatments, colorectal cancer treat- ments are much more effective when cancer is detected and treated early. Colorectal cancer screenings help find polyps before they become cancerous. In addition, people may not immediately associate symp- toms of colorectal cancer with the disease, instead thinking such symptoms are indica- tive of a less serious illness or condition. Screenings can not only determine if those symptoms are a result of colorectal cancer, but also find colorectal cancer before such symptoms even develop. Screenings and screening guidelines vary depending on the individual, as people with a higher than average risk for the disease may be told to start receiving annual screenings before they turn 50, which is the age when people are told to receive such screenings regard- less of their backgrounds. Reconsider diet. Adopting a healthier diet is another way many men and women can reduce their risk for colorectal cancer. Red meat is a great source of many nutri- ents, including protein, iron, and zinc. However, studies have shown that a diet high in red meat increases a person’s risk for colorectal cancer, which may be due to chemicals known as nitrites forming when meat is digested or processed. In addition, the CCS notes that red meat contains higher amounts of heme iron than white meat. That is significant, as heme iron has been shown to cause damage to the innermost layer of the colon wall, which is known as the mucosa. A diet without much red or pro- cessed meats, which are those preserved by curing, smoking, or salting, can lower one’s risk for colorectal cancer. Cut back on alcohol consumption. The International Agency on Cancer Research notes that there is sufficient evidence link- ing alcohol consumption to colorectal cancer. Men and women who excessively consume alcohol may be at greater risk of colorectal cancer because such consumers tend to have low levels of folic acid in the body. Numerous studies have linked low levels of folate to a higher risk of colorec- tal cancer, and one study that examined the effects of folate deficiency on mice concluded that folate deficiency increased DNA damage by decreasing the expression of two genes involved in DNA repair. When consuming alcohol, men should stick to no more than two drinks per day. Women who are not pregnant should limit their alco- hol intake to one drink per day. Pregnant women should not consume alcohol. Reduce exposure to heterocyclic amines and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Meat that is barbecued, fried, broiled, or cooked to well done can produce heterocyclic amines, or HCAs, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, or PAHs, both of which have been found to cause changes in DNA that may increase cancer risk. According to the National Cancer Institute, HCAs form when amino acids, sugars, and creatine react at high temperatures, such as those necessary when frying foods or grilling over an open flame. PAHs, which also can be found in cigarette smoke and exhaust fumes from automobiles, form when fat and juices from meat grilled directly over an open fire drip onto the fire and cause flames, which con- tain PAHs that then adhere to the surface of the meat. To reduce exposure to HCAs and PAHs, avoid prolonged cooking times and direct exposure of meat to an open flame or high heat source, flip meat often, discard charred areas of meat before eating, and do not use meat drippings to make gravy. Many risk factors for colorectal cancer are beyond an individual’s control, but men and women still can take steps to signifi- cantly reduce their risk of developing this deadly disease. Page 14 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • October 1, 2014 October 1, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 15 Men can naturally boost their testosterone levels Testosterone plays a vital role in men’s health. This hormone regulates the sex organs and impacts metabolism and bone loss, and low testosterone can have a neg- ative effect. According to the Urology Care Foun- dation, roughly 20 percent of men in their sixties have low testosterone, a figure that increases to 30 percent among men in their seventies. While a gradual decline in testosterone levels is part of the aging process, low testosterone can have a nega- tive impact on the body. Low testosterone levels increase body fat and reduce muscle mass, and low testosterone can even lead to depression. Difficulty concentrating is another potential side effect of low testos- terone. Men with low testosterone may also experience weakened bones, a symp- tom that could leave them more suscep- tible to osteoporosis. While there are prescription medica- tions designed to boost testosterone, low testosterone levels are often a byproduct of the lifestyle choices men make. That means men might be able to increase their testosterone levels naturally by making certain lifestyle changes. Maintain a healthy weight. Men who are obese or overweight are more susceptible to various ailments or conditions, includ- ing low testosterone. When a body is car- rying excessive weight, it secretes more aromatase, an enzyme that helps convert testosterone to estrogen, a group of hor- mones that promote the development and maintenance of female characteristics of the body. Maintaining a healthy weight is a great way to avoid the overproduction of aromatase, which can help the body main- tain adequate testosterone levels. Make time for sleep. Poor sleep habits affect many hormones in the male body, and testosterone is no exception. Men who do not get enough sleep each night may suffer from low testosterone. According to the National Sleep Foundation, sleep needs vary depending on a person’s age, but research has shown that men over the age of 18 need between seven and nine hours of sleep per night to perform at their peak. Younger men whose bodies should not yet be experiencing the grad- ual decline of testosterone levels common to aging should examine their sleeping habits if their testosterone levels have started to decline. The solution could be as simple as getting more sleep. Get off the couch. Men who live sed- entary lifestyles could be suffering from low testosterone because they are spend- ing too much time on the couch. Testos- terone adapts to the body’s needs, so a man who is not active is unknowingly let- ting his body tell his brain that it does not need as much testosterone to build mus- cles and bones. More active men’s bodies are sending a signal to the brain that the body needs more testosterone. Therefore, adopting a more active lifestyle can help men naturally restore their testosterone levels. Work to reduce stress. Men who are overly stressed may also suffer from low testosterone. That is because the body responds to stress by producing more of the hormone cortisol. The more cortisol the body produces, the less capable it is of producing testosterone. Men who work long hours might want to cut back on their work schedules, while those whose stress comes from other sources might want to find ways to more effectively manage that stress. Low testosterone affects millions of men across the globe. While lower testos- terone is often a byproduct of aging, many men could be making lifestyle choices that are negatively affecting their testos- terone levels. Page 16 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • October 1, 2014 Curb overeating without fighting constant hunger Many people strive to adopt healthier lifestyles. A lifestyle that includes rou- tine exercise and a healthy diet can vastly improve quality of life and reduce a per- son’s risk for various ailments. Though many people find exercise gets easier the more they do it, that is not always the case when people are altering their diet. Adapting to a healthy diet and smaller por- tions is a challenge, and many people find themselves overeating as a result. Some people overeat because they are hungry, while others are simply accustomed to eating large meals. Regardless of why a person overeats, it is important that people looking to adopt healthier lifestyles avoid consuming more food than their bodies need. The following are a few simple ways men and women can curtail their eating habits so they are not going overboard at mealtime. Stay hydrated. Some people overeat because they mistake the symptoms of dehydration for hunger. It is easy to make that mistake, as the symptoms of dehydra- tion mimic those of hunger. For example, when a person is thirsty, his or her mouth is dry. Eating can temporarily relieve dry mouth, but that does not necessarily mean a person’s mouth was dry because he or she was hungry. Instead of immediately responding to perceived hunger symp- toms by eating, drink a glass of water. If the symptoms subside within 10 minutes, the issue was likely dehydration rather than hunger. Staying hydrated by drinking water throughout the day can reduce the likeli- hood of confusing dehydration with hunger, which reduces the risk of overeating. Eat when hungry. The symptoms of hunger tend to present themselves within five hours of eating a balanced meal. Ignor- ing these symptoms is a mistake. The longer one ignores hunger, the less likely he or she is to make healthy choices, includ- ing eating healthy portions, when he or she does eat. Even a low-calorie, healthy snack like Greek yogurt or a piece of fruit four to five hours after a meal can sate the appetite and prevent overeating. Eat breakfast. A study published in the British Journal of Nutrition proved that Mom was right when she told you break- fast was the most important meal of the day. The study examined roughly 900 adults and found that those who ate more carbo- hydrates, fat, and protein in the morning were more likely to eat less over the course of the day than those who saved their big- gest meals for lunch or dinner. Many men and women skip breakfast thanks to hectic mornings dominated by getting the kids ready for school and rushing to work. If time is limited in the morning, keep cereal or instant oatmeal at the office and eat breakfast while catching up on e-mail or planning the workday. Find time for fiber. Fiber is another friend to people who want to stop overeat- ing. The body needs time to process a meal that is rich in fiber, which helps people feel full faster and helps them feel full for longer periods of time. High-fiber foods also tend to be high-volume, so it is easy to fill up without eating lots of calories. That is a benefit to people looking to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight. Overeating is a hurdle many people must clear as they attempt to adopt health- ier lifestyles. But a few simple tricks make it easy to avoid overeating without fighting constant feelings of hunger. October 1, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 17 Travel and stay healthy at the same time Healthy habits are often put aside when people travel. Whether traveling for profes- sional or personal reasons, even the most ardent proponents of healthy lifestyles may find themselves making less than healthy choices when they are away from home. Though part of the joy of travel is expe- riencing other cultures and cuisines, such experiences should not come at the expense of one’s overall health. Fortunately, there are many ways men and women can travel and still protect their personal health. Be sure to get enough sleep. Lack of sleep can lead to consequences that are not good for overall health. While it might be fun to burn the candle at both ends on a business trip or vacation, such an approach will almost certainly weaken the immune system and leave one susceptible to a host of ailments. Business travelers should keep in mind that studies have shown that lack of sleep impairs alertness, concentration, and reasoning, which can make it hard to make a good impression on professional colleagues. Lack of sleep also makes it dif- ficult to maintain adequate energy levels, making it difficult for vacationers to make the most of their time away from the office. Travelers should try to get as much sleep as they would if they were home. Adults typi- cally need between seven and eight hours of sleep per night to operate at full capacity, and that rule should not be forgotten while one is away from home. Book a room with a kitchen. Business travelers may find it difficult to enjoy healthy meals on the road. In lieu of dining out each night, travelers can book a room with a kitchen so they can prepare their own meals, giving them more control over what they are putting in their bodies. Without a kitchen, travelers are at the mercy of res- taurants near the hotel, which may or many not have readily accessible and healthy res- taurants nearby. Continue to exercise. Whether travel- ing on vacation or for business, be sure to continue to exercise. When booking a hotel, look for one with exercise facilities for guests. Business travelers who have had a room booked for them might have to improvise if the hotel has inadequate exer- cise facilities or no facilities at all. Pack some jogging outfits and bathing suits and squeeze in a run or swim some laps. Both exercises make for great workouts should the hotel lack exercise facilities. “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Those who are on the road should not relax all of the rules regarding diet and exercise. Those whose current diet and exercise routines are producing great results should try to stay on track as much as possible while traveling. Many people struggle to find a success- ful balance of diet and exercise, and those who have found that balance should not be quick to abandon it just because they have left home. When vacationing, enjoy some dietary treats, but keep up good habits as well, being sure to eat that nightly help- ing of vegetables or morning fruit with breakfast. Such an approach will make it easier to stay on track after returning home. The same goes for business travelers who should not abandon healthy eating habits just because they are dining out or ordering room service. The more travelers can main- tain their healthy habits away from home, the more likely they are to embrace those habits when they leave the temptation of the road. Employ the buddy system. The buddy system, in which you and a friend, coworker, or family member resolve to exercise and/or diet together, can be just as effective when traveling as it is at home. Having someone there with you to sweat and make healthy dietary choices when out on the town can make it much easier to adhere to a healthy lifestyle when away from home. Page 18 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • October 1, 2014 (Parenthetically) Magnificent The new PBS documentary, “The Roosevelts: An Inti- mate History,” so thoroughly dominated viewing time that anybody who did not see at least some of it was not trying. Starting at 8 p.m. every night for a week, two- hour episodes were shown back to back so those who missed the first two hours could catch the second two. I watched every minute and I was immensely impressed at how new sources, and many older ones, contributed to a more complete understanding of three great American lives: Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and Eleanor Roosevelt, who was TR’s niece and her fifth cousin Franklin’s long-suffering wife. Geoffrey Ward, Ken Burns’ top writer, identifies with Franklin because Ward suffered from polio as a child. For all that, Ward is honest enough to describe Franklin as selfish, self-serving, and even deceitful, but pointed out that without FDR we would not have Social Secu- rity, the FDIC, a national minimum wage, and limits on child labor. Theodore Roosevelt came off as a bright if pathetic little rich boy who was not expected to live to adulthood, but developed a robust constitution through diet and exercise. He also survived an emotional blow that would have killed many a man. He adored both his wife and his mother, and both women died on the same day in New York City. TR took off for the West, punched cattle, punched a rude cowboy, captured rustlers, lost most of his money in the cattle business, and was so awed by what he saw that he is rightly remembered as the principal founder of the National Park System, the subject of a quieter, gen- tler Ken Burns documentary with a different writer. The documentary correctly notes that TR favored the idea that the British should continue to control India, the United States should dominate South America, and the Japanese should dominate Korea. (The series did not give the deed a name and men- tion that TR and William Howard Taft signed two secret agreements with Japan. The Taft-Katsura Agreement of 1905 handed a shakily independent Korea over to Japan in return for a free U.S. hand in the Philippines -- where the series shows viewers that thousands of Filipino free- dom fighters were being tortured and killed by U.S. troops. The Root-Takahira Agreement of 1908 recog- nized Japan’s right to develop Manchuria, a land of vast resources north of Korea. The Japanese lost their grip on Manchuria during the Chinese Revolution against the Manchu Dynasty. When they tried to take Manchuria back during the Great Depression because their world trade in silk and porcelain had collapsed when the stock markets failed, the result was the conflict with China that led to World War II. TR was the stepfather of the Japanese Empire. Franklin was destined to be the executioner of the Japanese Empire.) Franklin, the only child of a second marriage, was raised by Sara Delano, a doting mother who convinced him he could do anything he wanted. He did. The documentary noted that Sara’s father Warren made his money in “the China trade.” (Actually, Warren Delano made most of his money in the opium trade, and Geoffrey Ward wrote about it 20 years ago in the now- elusive “American Heritage.”) Franklin was home-tutored and was not popular at Groton or Harvard, where he was a mediocre athlete and rather too well-behaved for his peers. The series tell us that he married Eleanor on the rebound from a girl who turned him down. Eleanor’s father -- TR’s brother -- had been plagued by chronic depression, which seemed to run in the Roosevelt line, along with impressive courage when the chips were down. TR led the charge up San Juan Hill during the Span- ish-American War, all four of TR’s sons served in battle in World War I -- his youngest son Quentin was killed in aerial combat -- and Franklin’s sons saw active service in World War II. TR’s son Theodore Roosevelt Jr. was the oldest American ashore on Utah Beach on D-Day, walking with a cane due to his wounds from World War I, and died of a heart attack in a combat zone a month later. Eleanor’s father Elliott cheated on his wife and drank himself to death. Franklin thought about enlisting in World War I, but never did so, though he sailed into a combat zone as assistant secretary of the Navy, a post TR had held some years before. Franklin also cheated on Eleanor with her own social secretary, Lucy Mercer, which hurt Eleanor terribly and led to a rift in their mar- riage, but not to divorce. With outright honesty, the series admits that Franklin knew a war with Japan was about to break out in Decem- ber of 1941, but then hedges to assert that he expected the attack to fall on Singapore or the Dutch East Indies. (Pearl Harbor had been through two alerts in the weeks before the attack and people who lived in the islands knew about the air raid wardens, the slit trenches, and the other preparations. Admiral James Richardson had asked to have the Pacific Fleet taken back to San Diego because Richardson saw basing the fleet at Pearl Harbor was an outright provocation to Japan. Franklin sacked him.) Roosevelt, however, probably did not manipulate Japan into an attack. This was done behind his back. His best friend, Treasury Secretary Henry Morgenthau, had an assistant named Harry Dexter White who was later revealed as a Soviet agent by two U.S. communist inform- ers and later by the KGB. White, acting under a request from Soviet intelligence, contrived to send the Japanese a list of demands so outrageous that he expected they would attack rather than submit -- and they did. Roosevelt might have been able to deflect the Pacific War had he been in full possession of his faculties. But during the count- down to Pearl Harbor, “his junior wife” Missy LeHand suffered a crippling stroke and his mother died. He was emotionally exhausted. In the war that followed, many a Roosevelt showed genuine courage. Franklin also showed courage in running for a fourth term, when he and his doctors knew he was dying, and the series admits that Lucy Mercer, rather than Eleanor, was with him when he died at Warm Springs. Eleanor went on to remain a force in human rights and Democratic politics. The series is a superb biography of three important Americans. Knowledge of what was going on elsewhere might have led viewers to second-guess some of their decisions, but it was a great piece of work. Franklin Lakes Happy New Year! Children at the Chabad Jewish Center in Franklin Lakes made their own goat’s horn Shofar to be blown in the Synagogue on Rosh Hashanah, which celebrates the Jewish New Year. Rosh Hashanah begans at sundown on Wednesday, Sept. 24. October 1, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 19 Wyckoff Wanderings Greek Taverna Night set The Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Wyckoff will host its annual Greek Taverna Night on Saturday, Nov. 15. The community is invited to this evening of fel- lowship and family fun. The event will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at the church located at 467 Grandview Avenue. Highlights will include authentic Greek foods, desserts, dancing, and music by Grigoris Maninakis and Mikrokos- mos Ensemble. Tickets are $75 for adults, and $35 for those from ages 12 through 18. Seating is limited. For reservations, contact Teena Grant at (201) 512-1156. Proceeds from the event benefit the church’s ministries and programs. Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, part of the Wyckoff community since 1968, provides religious ser- vices, supports local and national ministries and charities, hosts Greek language classes for adults and children, and provides Greek dance instruction and other youth and adult programs. The church gym is often leased out for basket- ball, volleyball, jazzercise classes, and other fundraising activities. To contact the church, call (201) 652-4774 or e- mail office@stnicholasnj.org. Candidate to meet voters On Wednesday, Oct. 22, incumbent Wyckoff Township Committeeman Brian D. Scanlan will meet with residents and take their questions at the Larkin House, 380 Godwin Avenue in Wyckoff. Scanlan is running for re-election to one of two open seats on the township committee in the general election on Nov. 4. The program will begin at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Wyckoff Y presents art exhibit During the month of October, the Wyckoff Family YMCA will be presenting an art exhibit by members of Salute to Women in the Arts, a women’s art association. “Salute” was formed in 1974 by a group of serious, multi-talented artists concerned with promoting creative services, skills, and talents for community enrichment. Salute to Women in the Arts has supported the arts in Bergen County for over 40 years. The new exhibit, “What I Did Last Summer” reflects the artists’ renewal process as fall begins. Members of Salute have chosen their favorite work of wall art for this diverse show. There are works in a variety of styles and media including paintings, mixed media, and encaustic, and works on paper. The artwork is for sale with a portion of the proceeds being donated to the Y. The exhibit is free and open to the public. On Oct. 19, the Y and Salute to Women in the Arts will host a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. All are welcome. The Wyckoff Family YMCA is located at 691 Wyckoff Avenue. For further information, call Jennifer Sauer at (201) 891-2081. Spend Monday at the movies The Wyckoff Public Library, located at 200 Woodland Avenue, presents free screenings of movies on Mondays at 2 p.m. See “The Pursuit of Happyness” (2006) on Oct. 6. This is the true and inspiring story of tenacious Chris Gardner. Gardner and his young son becomes homeless while Gard- ner is about to start a stockbroker internship program. He must use every ounce of ingenuity he has to survive. The film stars Will Smith, Thandie Newton, and Jaden Smith and is rated PG-13. The movie is 117 minutes long. On Oct. 13, the feature will be “Oh! What a Lovely War” (1969). This musical satire stars Wendy Allnutt, Colin Far- rell, and Corin Redgrave, and provides commentary on the events of World War I using popular songs of that era. Orig- inally a London stage production, this unusual film was directed by Richard Attenborough and includes cameos by Dirk Bogarde, John Gielgud, Laurence Olivier, and Maggie Smith. The G-rated movie runs for 144 minutes. A screening of “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” (2013) will be presented Oct. 20. A daydreamer whose job is threatened embarks on a global journey more adventurous and life-altering than anything he could have dreamed. The PG-rated film stars Ben Stiller, Kristen Wiig, and Shirley MacLaine. The movie is 113 minutes long. “Hush…Hush, Sweet Charlotte” starring Bette Davis, Olivia de Havilland, Joseph Cotten, and Agnes Moore- head, will be featured Oct. 27. Reclusive Charlotte Hollis is tormented by nightmares about the unsolved murder of her lover 37 years earlier. When she is forced to leave her lifelong home due to a highway construction project, her cousin arrives to help her pack. Suddenly, Charlotte’s hal- lucinations become even more frightening. The 1964 film is not rated and is 133 suspenseful minutes long. Yoga class announced The Wyckoff Public Library will hold an introductory yoga class for adults on Wednesday, Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. The class is open to beginner and intermediate students. The fee is $12 and pre-registration is required. Five additional Wednesday evening classes are sched- uled from Oct. 8 through Nov. 5. Registration for the five- week program will take place after the introductory class. The fee is $60. Yoga instructor Melissa Canter will lead the program. Visit WyckoffLibrary.org for more information and to register, or call (201) 891-4866. The library is located at 200 Woodland Avenue. Newcomers welcome new members The Wyckoff Newcomers and Neighbors Club is open to new and long-standing township residents who are inter- ested in meeting new people. The club is currently planning a new year of activities slated to begin in the fall, includ- ing the annual hayride, a monthly “Ladies Reservations” dinner, book club, a Halloween party, and more. Visit www. wyckoffnewcomersclub.com for more information. Page 20 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • October 1, 2014 Obituaries Norman Cordes Norman Cordes of Tinton Falls, formerly of Ridgewood, died Sept. 18. He was 87. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was the founder and owner of Cordes Printing Inc. in Wyckoff before retiring in 2000. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Kings College, now located in New York City. He was a member of Grace Church in Ridgewood for 35 years. He was a member of the Wood- working Club in Seabrook Village in Tinton Falls. He is survived by his children Brenda S. Hynes, Cindy L. Clark, Mark S. Cordes, and Donna J. Lehmann; 11 grand- children; three great-grandchildren; his sisters Mildred Enchelmaier, Ruth Schlehahn, and Irene Schneider; his stepchildren Elaine Hayden, Lynn Desch, and Peter Daly; 11 step-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandson. He was predeceased by his first wife Ruth G. Cordes and his second wife Lucille Cordes. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial dona- tions may be made to the Star of Hope Ministries, Inc., 34 Broadway, Paterson, NJ 07505. Catherine ‘Cathy’ Margaret Fabio Catherine “Cathy” Margaret Fabio of New Windsor, New York, formerly of Ramsey, died Sept. 18. She was 80. She worked in the investigations department at Citi- zen’s First National Bank in Ridgewood. Prior to that, she worked as a cook and caterer. She was a Girl Scout leader, a 4-H leader, and a member of Saint Paul’s R.C. Church in Ramsey, where she served as a Eucharistic minister and was active with Marriage Encounter. She is survived by her children Margaret Alphonse of Rock Tavern, New York; Joseph Fabio of Aurora, Colorado; and Catherine Fabio of Cambridge, Massachusetts. She is also survived by six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Anthony Fabio and her sister Dorothy Matano. Arrangements were made by Hudson Valley Funeral Home, Inc. in New Windsor, New York. Memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society of United States; Saint Jude’s Children’s Hospital; Ronald McDonald House; or local Alzheimer’s groups. John ‘Jack’ Burkhardt Frey John “Jack” Burkhardt Frey of Mahwah died Sept. 13. He was 81. He graduated from Cornell in 1956 with a degree in civil engineering and began his career at DuPont in Wilmington, Delaware. After earning an MBA from the University of Delaware, he transferred into marketing research. He was an adjunct professor at the University of Delaware for 18 years. He retired after 36 years with DuPont, but continued working as a consultant. He worked until the end of his life as a stock market analyst for a fund manager using a mathematical model he developed. He is survived by his wife Maia Rahill of Mahwah and his chil- dren Diane Frey of Midlothian, Virginia and Karen Haines of Summit. He is also survived by five grandchildren and his brother Jim Frey of Chester. He was predeceased by his parents John and Marion Frey, his first wife and the mother of his children Joan Prout, and his second wife Doris Good- man. Arrangements were made by William A. Bradley & Son Funeral Home in Chatham. Memorial donations may be made to the not-for-profit New Jersey Performing Arts Center in his honor at https://10649.thankyou4caring.org/ sslpage.aspx?pid=298 by entering “In honor of John Frey” in the comments section, or direct that the contribution be used for the center’s “Jazz for Teens” program, which sup- ports jazz music education for high school students. Hideki Kubota Hideki Kubota of Ridgewood died Sept. 19. He was 73. He was born in Nagano, Japan. In 1963, he graduated from Waseda University in Tokyo, Japan. He was a member of the Japanese American Association. He is survived by his daughter Asuka Nina Kubota. He was predeceased by his wife and partner Barbara Kubota. Arrangements were made by C.C. Van Emburgh Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Roger Steven Manners Roger Steven Manners of Glen Rock died Sept. 23. He was 66. He was a civil engineer. He was a graduate of Texas A&M in College Station, Texas, where he earned a BS degree in civil engineering. He earned his master’s degree at the New Jersey Institute of Technology in Hoboken. He was a member of Temple Beth Sholom in Fair Lawn. He is survived by his wife Marian D. (nee Richmond) Man- ners and his children Gail Suchanski and Ilene Manners. He is also survived by one granddaughter and his brother Lee Manners. He was predeceased by his brother Mitchell Manners. Arrangements were made by Louis Suburban Chapel in Fair Lawn. Memorial donations may be made to Temple Beth Sholom, 40-25 Fair Lawn Avenue, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 or the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Gloria Miskerik Gloria Miskerik of Allendale, formerly of Ramsey, died Sept. 19. She was 91. Before retiring, she was an assistant manager at Citizens First National Bank in Ramsey for many years. She was a member of the Ramsey Senior Citi- zens Club. She was predeceased by her parents Kristina (Kohout) and John Miskerik. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Memorial donations may be made to the Ramsey Ambu- lance Corps, 41 South Island Avenue, Ramsey, NJ 07446. Albert A. Riffel Albert A. Riffel of Wyckoff, formerly of Hawthorne, died Sept. 19. He was 84. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. Before retiring, he was a baker for Wonder Bread in Paterson, and a crossing guard for the Wyckoff Police Department. He was a parishioner of Saint Anthony R.C. Church in Hawthorne. He is survived by his wife Charlotte (nee Daut) Riffel and his children Daniel Riffel of Ramsey, Doreen King of Pompton Plains, and Albert Riffel Jr. of Hawthorne. He is also survived by six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and his brother Francis Riffel of New York. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial dona- tions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675. Charles Willis Charles Willis of Mahwah, formerly of Paramus, died Sept. 19. He was 83. He worked for PSE&G in Hackensack for more than 25 years. He owned the River Dell Music Studio, where he taught piano. He tuned pianos locally for 25 years before retiring in 2011. He was a former presi- dent of the New Jersey Chapter of the Piano Technicians Guild, a member of the Knights of Columbus Monsignor Burke Council 5015 in River Edge, and a volunteer with the Paramus Community Emergency Response Team. He was a parishioner of the Roman Catholic Church of the Annunciation in Paramus. He is survived by his wife Marie Willis (nee D’Angelo) and his children Dave Willis of Franklin Lakes, Georgina Manahan of Pennsylvania, and Charles Vincent Willis of Rockaway Township. He is also survived by five grandchildren, two great-grand- children, and his brother Paul Willis of Dallas, Texas. He was predeceased by his daughter Monica Wartenberg and his sisters Joanne Parkin and Carol Willis. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Memorial Home in Paramus. Memorial donations may be made to Saint Jude’s Child- rens Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105. Josephine ‘Jo’ Winters Josephine “Jo” Winters, nee Kort, of North Haledon, formerly of Wyckoff, died Sept. 20. She was 84. She was involved in the real estate industry. She was a member of the Eastern Christian School Board, a lifetime member of the Christian Reformed Church, and a volunteer in numer- ous other organizations. She is survived by her husband John H. Winters and her children Kenneth, Robert, Karl, Steven, and Leanne Foulkes. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and her brother Wesley Kort. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to the Eastern Christian School Association, 50 Oakwood Avenue, North Haledon, NJ 07508. Maltbie parking (continued from page 3) had received calls from residents supportive of the ordi- nance who were unable to attend the public hearing on the measure. The new ordinance prohibits parking on both sides of Maltbie Avenue from Franklin Avenue to Busteed Drive from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. and from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. when school is in session. Parking on Busteed is also restricted 160 ft. in an easterly direction from Maltbie and 70 ft. in a westerly direction during the same hours. The fine for violating the ordinance would be $26. Neither street has sidewalks, forcing children and their parents to walk on the roadway. At previous meetings, resi- dents said the parents park too close to their driveways so that they can’t get out, and they double park virtually block- ing traffic and obstructing visibility. October 1, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 21 Franklin Lakes Scribe AFFL holds Mum Sale Animal Friends of Franklin Lakes will hold a Mum Sale on Saturday, Oct. 11 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Franklin Lakes Animal Hospital, 754 Franklin Avenue in Franklin Lakes. Mums in a variety of colors will be for sale. Proceeds from this sale will help AFFL’s mission to provide care for injured and orphaned wildlife, and to find forever homes for stray and abandoned domestic animals. Funds will be used to help offset medical, shelter, and transportation costs, and to provide financial support to animal owners. For more information about AFFL, visit www.Facebook. com/AnimalFriendsOfFranklinLakes. Pink Out weekend set The Mayors Wellness Campaign and the Franklin Lakes Cheerleaders will host their first Pink Out weekend Oct. 17 through 19. Residents are encouraged to wear pink to all sporting events during the weekend to raise aware- ness of breast cancer. The American Cancer Society’s most recent estimates say there are about 40,000 deaths from breast cancer every year. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and the Mayor’s Wellness Campaign and the Franklin Lakes Cheerleaders have designed a shirt to increase awareness and raise funds for research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and cure. Profits from T-shirt sales will benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Shirts are $20 each and may be ordered by visiting www.franklinlakes.org. The deadline to order shirts is Oct. 6. Teen programs planned The Franklin Lakes Library at 470 DeKorte Drive will host programs for teens throughout the fall. On Oct. 1, college-bound teens are invited to learn how to write college essays that stand out. Lisa Paterson, the essay whisperer and director of Write-This-Way in Ridgewood, will share tips for writing a great essay. The program will be held from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. Registration is required. Call (201) 891-2224, extension 105 to register. An origami workshop will be held Oct. 9 from 4 to 5 p.m. Attendees will learn this ancient paper folding art. Previous experience is not required, and all materials will be supplied. The library will hold a drop-in movie on Monday, Oct. 20 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Watch the antics of a superhero beset with troubles do battle with a brilliant and evil scien- tist. The film is rated PG and runs for 129 minutes. ESL conversation group forming The Franklin Lakes Library is forming a free English as a Second Language conversation group for those who wish to practice speaking English. The eight-week program is for beginning to higher level speakers. Jaqueline Basralian will lead the group. The class will meet on Tuesdays, Oct. 7 through Nov. 25, from 10 to11:30 a.m. in the Local History Room of the library at 470 DeKorte Drive. Class size is limited. Regis- tration may be completed at the adult reference desk, (201) 891-2224. Non-residents will be put on a waiting list and contacted if space is available. Club plans events The Woman’s Club of Franklin Lakes will hold its annual fundraiser at the Indian Trail Club in Franklin Lakes on Oct. 7 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The guest speaker will be Meteorologist Chris Cimino of NBC New York’s morning show, “Today in New York.” The WCFL is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting community, area, and national causes. For 2014-15, the club’s beneficiaries will be the Multiple Scle- rosis Center at Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck, local charities, and the club’s scholarship program. Founded in 1949 as part of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, the Franklin Lakes organization has been donating funds and offering support to the Borough of Franklin Lakes. For details, call June Linz at (201) 396- 9711 or Gina Venner at (201) 677-1768 or (201) 310-8473. Library hosts activities for adults The Franklin Lakes Public Library hosts a variety of free programs for adults. Upcoming Join Dr. Michael Norris, former museum educator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, on Oct. 7 as he discusses the glory days of the ancient Romans. Dr. Norris will explore the ups-and-downs of life in Rome through art, much of which may be seen in museums in New Jersey. The pro- gram will begin at 7 p.m. Award-winning science fiction and fantasy author Hank Quense will present a two-session program about creating stories. Quense will provide attendees with a solid ground- ing in design elements and techniques for writing fiction. He will discuss essentials such as settings, character build- ing, and plot lines. The program will meet on Oct. 8 and 15 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Residents may register at the adult reference desk. Non-residents will be put on a waiting list and called if space is available by Oct. 3. The library is located at 470 DeKorte Drive. For more information, call (201) 891-2224. Police officers (continued from page 5) Pellegrino is a graduate of John Jay College and a former Eagle Scout. He came to the borough’s police department last spring as a dispatcher. He lives in Ringwood and is cur- rently engaged to be married. “He has proven himself to be a hardworking, dedicated young man,” Pezzuti said, before announcing that he would begin his training at the Passaic County Police Academy on Sept. 25. Barnes started with the borough’s police department approximately 18 months ago as a per diem dispatcher. She was offered the full time position when Pellegrino was appointed as a police officer. “Barnes is an excellent dispatcher,” Pezzuti said. “She has very good communication skills and is very proficient with all of the computer systems utilized at the dispatch desk.” Paulette Ramsey, the president of the borough coun- cil and chair of the council’s Public Safety Committee, recounted the many meetings that were held on Saturday mornings with former Councilwoman Nathalie Lota and then-Police Chief Joseph Seltenrich to plan for the future of the police department. Those meetings led to the actions taken by the council that evening. Ramsey said, “It takes a while to get things done in municipal government. Well done, Chief Pezzuti and the police department.” Page 22 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, III & IV • October 1, 2014 ‘A Walk among the Tombstones’ is gritty tale by Dennis Seuling “A Walk among the Tombstones,” stars Liam Neeson in the type of role that has become his specialty -- the flawed action hero. This time, he plays Matthew Scudder (Liam Neeson), a former cop who is a recovering alcoholic. He left the force because of a tragic incident and now works as an unlicensed private investigator, doing “favors” for people who, in exchange, give him “gifts.” Eventually, Scudder gets involved with two kidnappers (David Har- bour, David Thompson) who nab women, take the ransom, and kill them anyway. The wife of drug dealer Kenny Kristo (Dan Stevens) is their latest victim. Kristo hires Scudder to bring him his wife’s killers, but after doing his research, Scudder real- izes the depravity of the murderers and knows they will kill again. They target drug dealers and traffickers who will likely have large sums of money on hand to pay large ransoms. Scudder is a lonely person who has the time and patience to seek out witnesses, interview them, piece the facts together, and follow leads. It is a lonely job, but along the way he meets streetwise teenager TJ (Brian “Astro” Bradley), sitting out a rainstorm in the library. Though TJ figures in the Lawrence Block detective novels on which Matthew Scudder (Liam Neeson) is a private investigator on the trail of kidnappers in ‘A Walk among the Tombstones.’ the film is based, the character seems jarring and out of place in this dark tale that draws upon elements of “Seven” and “Silence of the Lambs.” TJ tags along with Scudder and becomes a partner of sorts, providing some legwork in the investigation. TJ might be included to contrast his innocence with the frighteningly sinister deeds that form the basis of the investigation, but his character is never fleshed out enough and he becomes a curious addition to this melodrama since he is never involved enough to make a difference. TJ is intelligent, but seems an add-on rather than integral element. Neeson plays Scudder differently from his Bryan Mills character of the “Taken” films. Mills is quick to action, lightning fast in his assessment of danger, and just as quick in determining how best to get out of it. Scudder is far more low-key and thoughtful. He has been around long enough and seen enough of the foul side of humanity to know that some things cannot be changed. This insight is tied into the 12-step program he follows to stay on the wagon. His prag- matic approach can be off-putting to clients who demand immediate satisfaction, but Scudder looks beyond what may appear to be solutions. He makes a point of under- standing the mindset of the bad guys, however demented and sick, to determine how to move forward. Neeson is the best aspect of the film. He commands the screen effort- lessly, as only a true movie star can. Director Scott Frank sets up a creepy milieu with a per- vasive sense of danger. Brief clips of women being tortured are naturally upsetting, especially because of the pleasure exhibited by the perpetrators. Fortunately, Frank gives these scenes just enough screen time to make clear that the kidnappers are psychotics who enjoy seeing their victims suffer. He does not dwell on them, but they are enough to cast a pervasive sense of gloom and hopelessness. Rated R, “A Walk among the Tombstones” is an unset- tling look at the depths to which human beings will stoop in exchange for money and the satisfaction of wielding power over helpless victims. October 1, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, III & IV • Page 23 ‘Motown 25’ concert features iconic performances by Dennis Seuling “Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever” (Star Vista) is a three-disc DVD containing performances from the May 16, 1983 NBC- TV special celebrating the artists who rose to fame recording for Motown Records and made the label a formidable force in pop music. Taped before a live audi- ence, the event showcases virtually every Motown artist from the company’s incep- tion, including Michael Jackson, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, The Supremes, The Jackson 5, The Miracles, The Temptations, Four Tops, and many others. Also featured are sev- eral artists outside the Motown family who were influenced by Motown performers, including Linda Ronstadt, who performs a duet with Smokey Robinson; Billy Dee Williams; and José Feliciano. The evening was hosted by Richard Pryor, one of the hottest comedians in the world at the time. The concert provided the backstory for the Tony-nominated musical, “Motown: The Musical.” Clearly the highlight is Michael Jackson, whose “Thriller” album was breaking sales records. Since he was recording for another label at the time, it was never certain he would appear to pay homage to the label that launched his career, but there he was, with his brothers, reprising some of The Jackson 5’s hits. It was Jackson’s solo per- formance of “Billie Jean” and what would become his trademark moonwalk, however, that brought down the house and presented to the world the adult Jackson strutting his stuff. The concert also included a Temptations/ Four Tops “battle of the bands,” Marvin Michael Jackson performs ‘Billie Jean’ on the ‘Motown 25’ TV special. Gaye’s speech about black music history and his performance of “What’s Going On,” and an abbreviated reunion of Diana Ross and The Supremes, who performed their final Number 1 hit, “Someday We’ll Be Together.” Other featured perform- ers include Stevie Wonder, The Miracles, Lionel Ritchie, The Commodores, Martha Reeves, Gladys Knight and the Pips, and The Marvelettes. The six hours of extras include four featurettes, six interviews with key production members and performers, Marvin Gaye rehearsal footage, and round table discussions with Smokey Robinson, Otis Williams (The Temptations), and Duke Fakir (Four Tops). There is also a six-disc deluxe edition containing nine featurettes, additional interviews, a copy of the original “Motown 25” program, a 48-page collector’s booklet containing information about the show and artists, production materials, and never- before-seen photos from the production. “Chef” (Universal), written, produced, and directed by Jon Favreau -- who is also the film’s star -- will definitely have view- ers craving a tasty snack, if not an entire seven-course meal. Carl Casper (Favreau) is a professionally frustrated Los Angeles chef navigating a complex relationship with his ex-wife (Sofia Vergara) who treats their preteen son, Percy (Emjay Anthony), as an inconvenience. Carl works for Riva (Dustin Hoffman), an arrogant, condescending res- taurant owner, and dreams of having his own dishes on the menu. He is prompted by sous chef Tony (Bobby Cannavale), line cook Martin (John Leguizamo), and on- and-off girlfriend Molly (Scarlet Johansson) to go out on his own. Eventually, a situation with a renowned food critic leads to Carl and his coworkers to venture into a whole new enterprise with freedom to innovate. This small film is miles apart from Favreau’s “Iron Man” pictures and his sci- fi shoot ‘em up, “Cowboys and Aliens.” It benefits from outstanding ensemble work from a terrific cast and a lighter-than-air touch. Bonuses on the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack include deleted scenes and feature commentary with Favreau. “Transformers: Age of Extinction” (Par- amount), the fourth-biggest money maker of summer 2014, continues the popular Michael Bay franchise. Cade Yeager (Mark Wahlberg), a single Texas father, is raising his teenage daughter Tessa (Nicole Peltz) and trying to keep his home out of foreclo- sure. He has a makeshift robotics business running out of his barn, but the economy has hit him pretty hard. The government is out to round up all remaining Transform- ers and destroy them after Chicago was left in ruins in the previous installment, “Dark of the Moon.” It turns out that the damaged Optimus Prime, leader of the Autobots, is actually a beat-up truck bought by Cade. This makes Cade a target, and lots of chases, near-death incidents, and chaos ensue. Though the cast includes strong perfor- mances by Kelsey Grammar, Titus Welliver, (continued on Crossword page) Page 24 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, III & IV • October 1, 2014 DVD releases (continued from Restaurant page) and Stanley Tucci, the special effects dominate. The three-disc Blu-ray 3D combo pack contains 3D Blu-ray, standard Blu-ray, and DVD versions of the film, a digital copy, and several behind-the-scenes featurettes. “The Last Step Down”/“Blood Lust” (Kino Lorber) is a double bill of 1970s grindhouse movies. “Grindhouse” is a term for a theater that mainly shows exploitation films. It is named for the defunct burlesque theaters located on 42nd Street in New York City, where “bump ‘n’ grind” dancing and striptease were featured. Both movies are intentionally exploitative of the soft-core horror genre. “The Last Step Down” is about the initiation of several voluptuous young women into a satanic cult and capi- talizes on the popular fascination with the occult of the 1970s. “Blood Lust” is a stylized adaptation of Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu’s Gothic novella, “Carmilla.” This is an especially rare film that was sold on 8-millimeter directly to consumers via magazine advertisements. Though not pornographic, both films feature exten- sive scenes of staged sexual activity and are intended for mature audiences. Keep in mind that they shamelessly pushed the envelope of taste over three decades ago and included risqué content that established studios avoided. As horror films, they fall far short in the suspense and performance departments, and are today more interesting as cultural curiosities. There are no extras on this DVD release. “The Desert Song” (Warner Archive) is the third film version (and the first in color) of the 1926 Sigmund Rom- berg/Oscar Hammerstein II operetta. Made in 1953, it stars Gordon MacRae as El Khobar and Kathryn Grayson as the daughter of a military officer stationed in Arabia. Raymond Massey is the dastardly Sheik Youssef whose nomadic army El Khobar subdues in his guise as leader of the Riffs. Steve Cochran, Ray Collins, Dick Wesson, and Allyn McLerie are also featured. Songs include “Long Live the Night,” “The Riff Song,” “Romance,” “Gay Parisienne,” and “One Alone.” Made during the era of classic musicals, “The Desert Song” lacks the topical wit, modern slant, and witty dialogue of many of its contem- porary musicals. Grayson sounds wonderful, but MacRae in miscast as the rebel leader. 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To you I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present urgent petition. In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. St. Jude, pray for us all who invoke your aid. Amen. Say three Our Fathers, Hail Marys and Glorias. Publication must be promised. This novena has never been known to fail. This novena must be said for 9 consecutive days. My prayers were answered. Thank you, St. Jude. LF RELIGIOUS Thank You St. Jude cont. from preceding page Prayer to the Blessed Virgin May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glori- fied, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for us St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, help of the hopeless, pray for us. Say this prayer nine times a day by the ninth day, your prayer will be answered. Publication must be prom- ised. Thank you St. Jude. al Prayer to St. Clare Ask St. Clare for 3 favors, 1 business, 2 impossible. Say 9 Hail Marys for 9 days with lighted candles. Pray whether you believe or not. Publish the 9th day. “May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised, adored & glori- fied today & every day.” Request will be granted no matter how impossible it seems. Publication must be promised. Thank you for answering my prayer. jc Prayer to St. Jude Oh, Holy St. Jude, apostle and martyr. Great in virtue and rich in miracles; near kinsman of Jesus Christ; faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need. To you I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present urgent petition. In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. St. Jude, pray for us all who invoke your aid. Amen. Say three Our Fathers, Hail Marys and Glorias. Publication must be promised. This novena has never been known to fail. This novena must be said for 9 consecutive days. My prayers were answered. Thank you, St. Jude. kp CLASSIFIED Up to 3 lines .............................. $12.00 $13.50 Each additional line ................... $2.50 Name _______________________________________ Address _____________________________________ City/State/Zip _________________________________ Phone _______________________________________ (25 Characters per line including spaces and punctuation) Carefully check your advertisiment the day it appears since we can not be responsible for errors of any kind in subsequent editions of the same ad. Corrections and changes, however, will be gladly made. MAIL TO: CLASSIFIEDS-VILLADOM TIMES P.O. Box 96, Midland Park, NJ 07432 Be sure to enclose your check or money order. ORDER FORM AND PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED BY THURSDAY 12 NOON FOR AD HELP, CALL 201-652-0744 (Never known to fail) Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. 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The Open House will feature educational activities, fire truck rides, a smoke house, and refreshments from 7 to 9 p.m. During the day, the firefighters will be visiting Mid- land Park’s schools to discuss fire prevention practices with students. This event is part of Fire Prevention Week 2014. The National Fire Protection Association has desig- nated “Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives” as its 2014 theme. Baseball association seeks board members The Midland Park Baseball Association is seeking volunteers to fill two board positions. Anyone interested in stepping up to bat for the club may e-mail midlandpar kbaseball@gmail.com. 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 Sat- urday, 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 shopping center and a variety of restaurants. Tickets are $69. For details or to purchase tickets, con- tact Tom Antonucci at Thomas.Antonucci@yahoo.com. Popcorn Blitz is this weekend On Oct. 4 and 5, Midland Park Boy Scouts Pack and Troop 157 will hold a town-wide Popcorn Blitz. The boys will canvass their neighborhoods, visiting door to door selling popcorn. Anyone who does not wish to purchase popcorn is invited to make a donation to benefit military person- nel serving overseas. The national Scouting program has shipped over $2 million worth of popcorn to United States servicemen and women. To order popcorn or make a donation by mail, send a check made payable to “Midland Park Scouts 157” to 253 Paterson Avenue, Midland Park, NJ 07432. For more information, contact Sue Steccato at (201) 612-8322 or tvlsue@yahoo.com. Local parish to host Clothing Drive The Saint Francis Closet, a ministry of the Church of the Nativity, is sponsoring a Clothing Drive on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Gently-used fall and winter clothing will be col- lected and distributed to local community programs that serve men, women, and children in need. The min- istry requests that clothing donations be laundered and in wearable condition. Organizations that will benefit from this event include: Suits for Success, Oasis, Jericho Road Shelter, Emmanuel Cancer Foundation, Nurturing Place/York Street Shelter, Star of Hope Mission, Shelter Our Sisters, Father English Community Center, and PS 6 in Paterson. The Church of the Nativity is located at 315 Pros- pect Street in Midland Park. For more information, visit www.churchofthenativitynj.com or e-mail Tia Patter- son, tiapatterson@me.com. UMC hosts Fall Fashion Show The Midland Park United Methodist Church located at 269 Godwin Avenue in Midland Park will host a Fall Fashion Show on Friday, Oct. 10. This 7 p.m. event will include fashions modeled by men, women, and children from the congregation. There will be an opportunity to purchase the clothing featured. Tickets are $8. Children under age 12 will be admitted free. Proceeds from the event will benefit the church’s Mission with Hope Fund. Contact the church office at (201) 445-3787 for tickets and other information. Thrift shop holds Fall Boutique The Fall Boutique at the Community Thrift Shop, located in the Midland Park Shopping Center, is under way. Featured items include fall clothing for adults and children, toys, lamps, and bric-a-brac. This nonprofit shop is located on the lower level of the Midland Park Shopping Center at 85 Godwin Avenue in Midland Park. Donations of fall and winter clothing are now being accepted. Donated items must be in good condition, clean, and in season. Items may be dropped off every Monday and the first Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., unless that Saturday is a holiday. Member organizations benefit from the shop’s sales. For further information, call (201) 652-7661. UMC seeks donations for sale The Midland Park United Methodist Church, located at 269 Godwin Avenue in Midland Park, will host its Fall Garage Sale rain or shine on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All are invited. Page 28 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, III & IV • October 1, 2014