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Admission is free and there is ample free parking. For more information, contact JC Promotions, Inc. at (201) 998-1144, e-mail events@jcpromotions.info, or visit www.jcpromotions.info/calendar/event/ramsey-new- jersey-97. Proceeds from the fair will benefit the Adorno Fathers of Ramsey. UNICO sponsors annual ‘Charity DiVino’ The Greater Ramsey Chapter of UNICO National will host its annual wine tasting event, Charity DiVino, on Friday, Nov. 7, at the Park Ridge Marriott in Park Ridge. Hours will be 7 to 10:30 p.m. This year’s event will feature fine wines, specialty beers, and unique liquors from Shoppers Vineyard of Clif- ton. Celebrity Chef Anton Testino, who has been on Food Network’s “Chopped” and the popular television series “Hell’s Kitchen,” will be on hand for a cooking demonstra- tion. This event will also include self-serve food stations, imported and domestic cheeses, opportunities to win bas- kets filled with gifts, and much more. Tickets are $75 per person in advance, and will be $90 per person at the door. Those who purchase five tickets will receive a sixth free of charge. Tickets may be purchased online at www.grunico.org or by mail. Send a check payable to “Greater Ramsey UNICO” to P.O. Box 140, Waldwick, NJ 07463. All proceeds from this event will be shared among the following organizations: The Center for Food Action, Meals on Wheels, Meaningful Movements, Ramsey Responds, and other Greater Ramsey UNICO causes. Greater Ramsey UNICO is a 501c3 non-profit that con- ducts local fundraising events with the proceeds used for scholarships, local mental health programs, children with disabilities, families in need, cancer research, and promot- ing Italian studies and heritage. Visit www.grunico.org to learn more. Learn about life insurance Atlantic Stewardship Bank will present a free life insur- ance seminar on Tuesday, Oct. 14 at the bank’s 630 Godwin Avenue, Midland Park location. Financial consultants with ASB Catherine Barbier and Michael Maglio will present “Life Insurance: Peace of Mind for You, Protection for Your Family” from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Recent changes within the industry may impact a per- son’s ability to effectively plan for his or her family’s future. Light refreshments will be served. R.S.V.P. by Oct. 10 to Tonni von Schaumburg at (201) 444-7100, extension 7159 or tvonschaumburg@asbnow. com. The seminar will be repeated on Wednesday, Oct. 22 at the bank’s branch at 311 Valley Road in Wayne. Performers collaborate for ‘World on a String’ Join TV personality Jim Masters and a global array of string instrument artists, including Bergen Community College professors, for the Oct. 16 production of “World on a String.” This 7:30 p.m. Ars Nova production will be held in the Anna Maria Ciccone Theatre on BCC’s main campus, 400 Paramus Road in Paramus. Directed by adjunct Bergen faculty member John T. LaBarbera, “World on a String” spotlights instruments like the oud from the Arab/Andalusian traditions, the kora from Africa, the viola de cocho from Brazil, and the double-necked mandolin from India. The evening also will include dance collaborations with New Jersey-based Art of Motion. Performers scheduled to appear will include Enki Bello, Jennifer Bowen and Vin Scialla, Heather Cornell, Anna de la Paz, Olivia Galgano, Isa Iolanda Pereira, Snehashish Mozumder, Lynn Needle, Suzanne Teng and Gilbert Levy, Chambers of Commerce join forces Small Business Saturday is an American shopping holiday held on the Saturday after Thanksgiving - one of the busiest shopping periods of the year. This year slated for Saturday, Nov. 29, Small Business Saturday encour- ages holiday shoppers to patronize brick and mortar businesses that are small and local. Under the leadership of Waldwick Chamber of Com- merce President Michele Calise of Pascack Community Bank, several area chambers of commerce are joining forces to assure the annual event gets the participation of as many businesses as possible and that it attracts com- munity support for thanking these businesses by shop- ping locally. Calise’s approach is two pronged: to get businesses to buy into the program and offer special promotions or other incentives to attract shoppers, and to get residents to recognize the convenience of shopping locally and the value of patronizing local businesses rather than the malls or the internet. The holiday was conceived and promoted by Ameri- can Express via a nationwide radio and television adver- tising campaign in 2010 to highlight the benefits of shopping locally. Those who use their American Express cards at participating locations will receive a special dis- count, in addition to whatever the individual businesses have to offer. Calise said her committee hopes to involve local and Yacouba Sissoko. BCC faculty members who will appear include Janette Dishuk, Lou Gentile, Andy Krikun, Joe Selly, Dan Sheehan, and Sue Williams. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $10 for senior citizens, and $5 for students. Call (201) 447-7428 or visit tickets.bergen.edu to purchase tickets. The annual Ars Nova concert series, sponsored by the BCC department of performing arts, community and cul- tural affairs, student life, and the distinguished artist series, intends to foster increased exposure of contemporary themes in performing arts. YPN to host Oktoberfest On Wednesday, Oct. 8, the Young Professionals Net- work of the Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the season with an Oktoberfest sponsored by M&T Bank. The event will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Mahwah Bar & Grill at 2 Island Road in Mahwah. Business men and women under 40 are invited to attend this networking event. Attendees will enjoy appetizers and a cash bar with a selection of German beers. The Young Professionals Network will be a regularly scheduled program in 2015. Admission is $20 for Chamber members and non-mem- bers when paid in advance. The fee will be $25 at the door. For reservations and other information, call the Chamber office at (201) 529-5566, or visit Mahwah.com. Church hosts ‘Night of Broadway Stars’ The Church of the Presentation will host a Night of Broadway Stars: A Salute to Hollywood on Friday, Nov. 14. The evening will be held at the Park Ridge Marriott from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. The event will feature Broadway stars performing songs from Hollywood’s hit movies, prizes, a wine auction, a pre- theater buffet, open bar, dessert, and a reception with the stars. Tickets are $150 per person. Call Margie Rightmeyer at (201) 327-1313, extension 840 or e-mail broadwaystars@c hurchofpresentation.org for tickets. The committee has sponsorship opportunities available and is seeking prize donations for the event’s special con- test. Proceeds will benefit the operating costs of this Upper Saddle River-based parish. Learn about the importance of volunteering The Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold its October Luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 16, at the Ho- Ho-Kus Inn, 1 East Franklin Turnpike in Ho-Ho-Kus. The event will be held from noon to 2 p.m. and is sponsored by the Volunteer Center of Bergen County. David Warshaw, president of the Volunteer Center of Bergen County, will discuss the “Importance of Volunteering.” Learn about the organization, the satisfaction schools, perhaps with essay or art competitions, and she urges businesses to call her for information or to offer suggestions on how to make the day as successful as pos- sible. She may be contacted at 201-689-7750 Ext. 1700 or mcalise@pascackbank.com and benefits of volunteering, and how to become more involved in meeting Bergen County’s needs. A media table will be available for promotional literature. The cost of the luncheon is $40 for Chamber members and $55 for non-members. Seating is limited. On Oct. 22, the Chamber will host a Business After Hours Networking event. Hosted by Haggerty & Bosch, LLP, the event will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the lobby of 1200 Macarthur Boulevard in Mahwah. Attendees will enjoy refreshments and networking, and will have the opportunity to introduce themselves and their companies. (continued on page 32) October 8, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 3 Franklin Lakes Borough planning to pave Huron Road in spring by Frank J. McMahon The Franklin Lakes Borough Council has decided to wait until the spring of 2015 to repave half of Huron Road, starting at Franklin Lake Road. Funding will include a $149,000 grant from the New Jersey Department of Transportation Local Aid and Economic Development, which utilizes the state’s Trans- portation Trust Fund. TTF is a state assistance program provided to local governments for road, bridge, and other transportation projects. In July, the council adopted a $280,000 bond ordinance that will appropriate the funds to cover the improvement of a portion of Huron Road, although the borough will be reimbursed $149,000 for that project. The borough has also approved an application for another NJDOT grant to help cover the cost of repaving the second half of that roadway. Huron Road extends from High Mountain Road west of the Urban Farms Shopping Center trafﬁc circle to Franklin Lake Road east of that trafﬁc circle. Borough Engineer Eileen Boland advised that Huron Road is a good candidate for state aid because it connects two county roadways. She also advised that the last time this road was paved was in the 1990s when the borough received its ﬁrst grant from the NJDOT. Other borough roadways that have received local aid from the NJDOT, according to Boland, are Summit Avenue, between High Mountain Road and Colonial Road; McCoy Road; and Old Mill Road. During a recent borough council work session, Boland advised the council that she did not think the borough would get a competitive bid to repave half of Huron Road at this time because the paving contractors are very busy now. She said she would need the authorization to seek bids for this project right away in order to obtain the bids and complete the project this fall. She recommended that the council wait until the spring when prices might be better. “We may not get a competitive bid now,” Boland said, “so it might be better in the spring.” Boland said the paving of Huron Road is not a difﬁcult project, but it is separate from the borough’s annual road paving project and it would be bid “as weather permits.” Mayor Frank Bivona and the council agreed that there is no need to repave the road now, and it would be better to wait for the spring and obtain lower bids. Boland had previously advised the council that North Haledon will not be repaving its section of Reservoir Drive this year because the borough does not have the funds to do so. Based on that information, the council decided to defer repaving the borough’s portion of Res- ervoir Drive until next year, although the council agreed to repave its part of the road next year even if North Hale- don decides not to repave its section of that road at that time. The borough’s 2014 road program, which is funded by the borough, included the milling and paving the follow- ing streets: Apple Ridge Road, Connie Avenue, Creole Lane, Hemlock Court, Juniper Place, Knollwood Road, Old Wagon Road, Shady Pond Path, Smoke Hollow Lane, and Valley View Road. Some patching was also done on Haven Road, Lawlins Road, and Mountain Avenue. Page 4 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • October 8, 2014 Wyckoff New York women charged in credit card fraud scheme The Wyckoff Police Department sent two New York women to Bergen County Jail in lieu of $50,000 when they tried use a fraudulent credit card to purchase gift cards at CVS Pharmacy on Sept. 24. The two women were in possession of 25 fraudulent credit cards when they were questioned by Detective Michael Musto and Detective Sergeant Joseph Soto. They also owned a driver’s license in the name of Toni Smith, which was fraudulent. Wyckoff Police Chief Benjamin Fox said the women, one 27 and one 26, appeared to be part of a syndicate where members used bogus credit cards to buy gift cards, which remain legitimate even when the forged credit cards are voided due to fraud. Receipts in their pos- session indicated that they had also made purchases in Waldwick, Emerson, River Edge, and Westwood. They were both committed to Bergen County Jail. Waldwick and Emerson have added to the Wyckoff charges against them, with charges from other districts pending. In other department business, the Wyckoff police have arrested four different motorists for operating cars while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. On Sept. 17, the Wyckoff police charged a speeder on Route 208 for driving while intoxicated. The 57-year- old North Haledon man was also charged with refusal to take a breath test and failure to keep to the right. He was released into the custody of his daughter after being pulled over at 8:40 p.m. on the observation of Patrol- woman Brenda Groslinger. On Sept. 18, police received a tip from a citizen at 5:58 p.m. about a possible intoxicated driver on Route 208. When police drove to the man’s home, where the citizen had followed him, they found him slumped over the steering wheel in what appeared to be an intoxi- cated state. The 27-year-old man was charged with driv- ing under the influence of alcohol and drugs. He was released to his father and faces an appearance in munici- pal court. At 1:50 a.m. on Sept. 25, police spotted a motorist driving 35 miles per hour in the left lane of Route 208. A 34-year-old North Haledon woman was arrested for DWI, failing to signal, failure to submit to a breath test, and improper driving in marked lanes. The recent cycle of intoxicated driving had begun when the Wyckoff Police Department investigated a car that had crashed into a utility pole at the intersection of Wyckoff Avenue and Lafayette Avenue at 1:53 a.m. on Sept. 7. The 23-year-old Wyckoff driver was charged with DWI in a school zone and reckless driving. He was released to a friend and faces a court appearance. Motorcyclist injured in accident A motorcyclist was transported by ambulance to Hackensack University Medical Center following an Oct. 2 accident that took place at 4:15 p.m. on Grandview Avenue near the Route 208 North entrance/exit ramp in Wyckoff. The cyclist swerved to avoid a passenger car and crashed his bike. There was no contact between the vehicles. The driver of the passenger car left the scene. Injuries were reported to be non life threatening. The cyclist’s head was wrapped in a cloth and blood was observed. He walked to the waiting ambulance assisted, but was alert and conscious. The bike was towed from the scene. Wyckoff police and EMS responded. Traffic on Grandview Avenue was slowed in the area of the crash site. (Photo courtesy of Boyd A. Loving.) October 8, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 5 Midland Park Voters handily approve school facilities referendum Midland Park voters last week over- whelmingly approved a referendum that will raise $11.5 million to upgrade the buildings and fields of the borough’s three schools. The positive vote means the dis- trict will be eligible for approximately $2.8 million in state grant funding, reduc- ing the taxpayers’ share of the 20-year bond to $8.5 million. Of the borough’s 5,015 registered voters, 29 percent turned out at the polls. With 1,439 voters casting ballots in the special election, 919 voted yes and 520 voted no. “The Midland Park Board of Educa- tion wants to thank the community for their support of the referendum and help- ing us achieve last night’s victory,” said Board President Maryalice Thomas. “We cannot tell you enough how much we appreciate all the effort that was put forth in getting the vote out. We especially want to thank the Midland Park Education Association, Midland Park High School and Elementary PTAs, and the CAMP organization, whose tireless efforts paid off in passing this referendum.” Thomas said the next step will be for the architect to prepare the design and drawings for the project to go out to bid. “We look forward to sharing the imple- mentation of our facilities’ upgrades with you as they begin and are completed,” she said. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Marie Cirasella shared Thomas’ sentiments. “Everyone who took time to cast a vote yesterday, regardless of position, has reinforced a key democratic principle by taking part in this important process. We Valley Auxiliary meeting to feature safety presentation Midland Park Police Sergeant Noah VanVliet will be the featured speaker at the next meeting of the Midland Park Branch of the Valley Hospital Auxiliary. Sergeant Van Vliet will discuss identity theft and make suggestions on protec- tions credit card holders may employ. His presentation will cover common “Gypsy” scams, false utility worker scams, phone call scams from a fake police agency pre- tending to hold a loved one there until “bail money” can be transferred, the most recent scam of telling victims that their computers are sending out spam, and the new “IRS you owe us thousands of dol- lars” scam. The meeting is scheduled for Wednes- day, Oct. 8 at 10 a.m. at Faith Reformed Church, 95 Prospect Street. The public is invited and refreshments will be served. are grateful to now be provided with an opportunity to swiftly improve our school environments for students and staff, those with us today and those we will welcome in years to come,” Dr. Cirasella said in a statement to parents. “As we begin the next phase of this multi-faceted project, please know we will do our best to keep the community informed and continue to answer any questions you may have.” The approval gap was widest in Dis- tricts 1, 3 and five, where the number of registered voters is larger: 193 yes to 112 no in District 1; 201 to 95 in District 3 and 244 to 142 in District 5. The vote in Dis- trict 2 was 155 to 93, and in District 4, 125 yes to 78 no. The renovations will include making all the facilities ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant, replacing heating and ventilation systems for more energy efficiency, window replacements, boiler replacement, corridor and class- room lighting upgrades, door hardware, and renovations and upgrades to the audi- torium at the high school. Additionally, under the proposed plan, the Sonny San- torine Athletic Field will receive upgrades to include a new track, bleachers and press box and grass field improvements. Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • October 8, 2014 Midland Park American Legion post merges with Waldwick’s unit American Legion Post 130 Commander Joseph Bush was recognized for his years of dedica- tion and leadership at a recent meeting. Pictured from left: Post 57 Senior Vice Commander John Vervoort, Commander Bush and Post 130 Finance Officer John F. Grisoni. American Legion Hugh E. Connelly Memorial Post 130 of Midland Park/ Wyckoff has been dissolved and merged into the Waldwick Walter Nightingale Post 57. The Post 130 Women’s Auxiliary Unit will follow the same route, merging into the Waldwick auxiliary unit. The merger allows the remaining Post 130 members to be part of a post with more activities, community and veteran outreach; opportunity to network with other veterans, and to socialize with fellow legionnaires. Waldwick Post 57 will expand its service to veterans and the community at large into Midland Park and Wyckoff in order to ﬁll the absence of Midland Park Post 130. “It was clear that the Post 130 mem- bers were saddened by the passing of the old post that once was a favorite gathering place of veterans who enjoyed the camara- derie of fellow soldiers of campaigns past,” commented Post 130 Finance Ofﬁcer John Grisoni. Post 130 is more than pleased to have them. “We’re glad they chose our post. This gives us a bigger membership and com- munity base, and we will continue to look out for the interests of Midland Park and Fireﬁghters to host Open House Midland Park’s volunteer ﬁreﬁghters will host an Open House at the department’s 45 Witte Drive headquarters on Wednes- day, Oct. 8 from 7 to 9 p.m. Children through elementary school age and their families are welcome. The Open House will feature ﬁre truck rides, a smoke house and educational activities, among other attractions. Refreshments will be served. During the day, the ﬁreﬁghters will be visiting Midland Park’s schools to discuss ﬁre prevention practices with stu- dents. This event is part of Fire Prevention Week 2014. The National Fire Protec- tion Association has designated “Work- ing Smoke Alarms Save Lives” as its 2014 theme. Wyckoff in the future,” said Post 130 Senior Vice Commander John Vervoort. The members of Post 130 currently on the rolls, about 50, according to Grisoni, will be transferred over to the Waldwick Post as of Dec. 31. As a courtesy to their loyalty, their 2015 membership fee will be paid by Post 130, Post 57, and the Bergen County American Legion. If they wish, they may transfer their membership to other posts of their choosing. Auxiliary President Donna Hoffman said her group of over 20 members also chose to disband because it did not want to become a “widows’ unit” with a limited number of active members. She said the Waldwick Auxiliary had indicated a willingness to maintain her unit’s projects. Post 130’s decision to begin looking for a new home for its members was prompted by the announcement last spring that Com- mander Joe Bush would be moving from the area. “With no replacement in sight, it became apparent that something had to be done before the post passed into oblivion,” Grisoni said. After several years of declining mem- bership and an apparent lack of interest by most members, Grisoni said it was difﬁcult to get the ﬁve-member quorum required for the monthly meetings. “While some decisions were made, such as sponsorships for Boys’ State, the fund- ing of scholarships for essay contests, and donations to worthy local charities, there was concern that these decisions were being made without the authority of the paid-up membership,” he said. Such mergers of American Legion local posts are becoming more common. Grisoni explained that the memberships of many American Legion posts set up after World War II had been aging out or moving to warmer climes, forcing declining posts to merge with more active posts with younger veterans. “At one time, almost every town had its American Legion post. In recent years, mergers are the means to survival,” he said. Grisoni said that Post 57 is an active post with younger members and an increasing membership. It is involved in many tradi- tional veteran organization activities such as supporting returning soldiers in need, visiting wounded soldiers in the hospital, helping vets with their beneﬁts, and rep- resenting the community during holidays such as Memorial Day, Veterans’ Day, and July 4th. Midland Park and Wyckoff will also be incorporated into Post 57’s overall outreach programs. The post has agreed to focus more on the communities of Midland Park and Wyckoff and will continue sponsoring high school junior boys for American Legion NJ Boys’ State at Rider University each June. It will extend its scholarship essay contests to seniors in Midland Park and Wyckoff high schools as well. Post 130 was established in 1943 by World War I veterans, with Hugh E. Con- nelly as its ﬁrst commander. Construction of the post home on Faner Road was done entirely with volunteer labor from legion- naires and the community at large and was completed in August, 1955. Seeing its membership numbers decline in the early 2000s, the post tried to merge with VFW Post 7086, but the move was rejected by the national VFW in Nash- ville. So in 2007 the VFW sold its post home on Woodside Avenue and purchased and upgraded Post 130’s property on Faner Road. As part of the terms of the sale, the Legion received a 40-year lease for the orga- nization and its auxiliary to use the building for meetings and other events. October 8, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 7 Franklin Lakes Mayor seeks nominations for volunteer award by Frank J. McMahon Franklin Lakes Mayor Frank Bivona is seeking nominations for the first Mayor’s Volunteer Award. That award will be pre- sented annually to recognize worthy vol- unteers. “Volunteerism is an integral part of the borough’s success without which the bor- ough’s many emergency services, recre- ational, and social programs, would cease to exist,” Bivona stated at a recent council work session. “Volunteers have given tire- lessly of their time throughout the years to Eating for energy Nicole Hallissey, a registered dietitian from ShopRite of Oakland, presented a program on Eating for Energy at the September meeting of The Franklin Lakes Branch of The Valley Hos- pital Auxiliary. She provided numerous samples of healthy snacks. benefit the residents of Franklin Lakes.” Bivona pointed out that the borough’s volunteers have sat on various munici- pal boards, led Girl Scout and Boy Scout activities, coached the borough’s children, and have served on the fire department and first aid corps, which he said are only a few of the many activities provided by the borough’s volunteers. “Volunteers provide services and fill the needs of many that would otherwise not be met,” Bivona continued. “Volun- teers are owed the borough’s gratitude and respect and the Franklin Lakes 2014 May- or’s Award can recognize those groups and individuals who have given so self- lessly of their time and talent in service to others.” At the council’s September work ses- sion, Borough Administrator Gregory Hart also suggested various enhanced benefits the council might consider for borough volunteers in addition to the implementa- tion of a Mayor’s Volunteer Award. They included the possibility of free membership in the Franklin Lakes Com- munity Center, an increase in the maximum stipend for ambulance corps members and firefighters, and an increase in insurance benefits, which he said could be adminis- tered in a number of different ways. Those ideas were scheduled to be discussed that the council’s Oct. 7 work session. Bivona agreed with the idea of provid- ing more benefits for borough volunteers and he said, “I think we should be will- ing to push a little bit and promote the idea of volunteering. If we can give enhanced benefits we should, and we should ask the volunteers for their ideas.” Bivona has extolled the efforts of the borough’s volunteers over the years in his annual addresses to the borough at the council’s reorganization meetings. In his annual address in January, Bivona described Franklin Lakes as “a great community with residents who care and unselfishly give of their talents.” He also acknowledged the borough’s volun- teers “give of their time and talents so that others can benefit,” and he described them as “the backbone of our borough.” Forms for residents to nominate a can- didate for the Mayor’s Volunteer Award are available in the office of the borough administrator at the municipal building on DeKorte Drive and they must be submit- ted by Oct. 17, 2014. Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • October 8, 2014 Area Ofﬁcials stalk black bear during six tense hours by John Koster A 300-pound male black bear was ﬁnally treed and tranquilized by state Department of Environmental Pro- tection ofﬁcials after Ridgewood police and ﬁreﬁghters, assisted by Midland Park Police, kept the bear separated from children at the Ridge School and other local residents. The incident took place Sept. 30, and several people took notice because of the presence of two helicopters that hov- ered in the area throughout the day. “He was not that concerned about humans,” said Ridgewood Animal Control Ofﬁcer Carol Tyler. “It was only the dogs that kept him up that tree,” adding: “This is a happy ending; I love happy endings.” The three-year old bear’s adventures in Ridgewood and, ﬂeetingly through Midland Park, began when he appeared near the Ridge School and police moved in to protect the neighborhood. Black bears are not usually aggressive, but the death of a Rutgers student in a recent West Milford bear mauling incident – reportedly the state’s ﬁrst such incident in 150 years -- prompted concern. Students at Ridge School; Orchard School, which is near the Glen Rock border; and the George Washington Middle School, as well as Midland Park public school students, were sequestered until the bear was subdued. Many adults, however, turned out with cameras to photograph the bear, and parents brought their children once the lockdown was lifted. Ofﬁcials also allowed those present to pet the tran- quilized animal. The bear was treed three times: once by the police, once by a cordon of police and ﬁreﬁghters, and ﬁnally by Left: The crowd trying to see the bear. Right: Animal Control Officer Carol Tyler allowed people to touch the animal. a coalition of police, ﬁreﬁghters, and state game ofﬁcials and dogs on Cottage Street on the border with Midland Park. At one point, ﬁreﬁghters sprayed water on the bear from an elevated truck to move him to a smaller tree. The object of the exercise was to send the bear up a tree that was not so tall that he might be killed in the fall once he was tranquilized. Once a state ofﬁcial ﬁred the tranquilizer dart, the bear clung pathetically to a large limb, let go slowly, fell to the ground, and was placed in a net and taken away “to a remote area” by police and wildlife personnel. Residents of Sussex County sent e-mails asserting that they already had too many bears and hoped that the bear would be sent somewhere else. New members invited to join The League of Women Voters The League of Women Voters of Ridgewood is seek- ing new members to join its ranks. LWV is a source of voting information and ballot questions, both statewide and locally. Interested residents who want to know more about issues that are important to them and their neighbors and want to pursue impartial studies of these issues are invited to participate. In Ridgewood, LWV members attend public meetings, ask questions, conduct research, and lobby. The LWV hosts candidates’ forums to give residents a chance to learn about candidates’ positions and have the opportunity to ask ques- tions. Membership is open to women living in Ridgewood and in neighboring towns that do not have a local LWV, such as Paramus, Wyckoff, Waldwick, and Midland Park. Many issues addressed by the LWV are not conﬁned to municipal boundaries. Some of these issues include water quality and ﬂooding. The Ridgewood LWV is an afﬁliate of the League of Women Voters New Jersey and the national LWV organi- zation. Over the years, the LWV NJ has been instrumental in passing far reaching environmental legislation in New Jersey, including the Freshwater Wetlands Act, the Safe Drinking Water Act, and mandatory recycling. The group helped write and lobbied for passage of the ﬁrst Open Public Meetings Act, known as the Sun- shine Law, and supported the passage of the Open Public Records Act. The LWV is actively lobbying for a modern- ized Sunshine Law to include electronic communications. The organization also helped to pass the Motor Voter reg- istration law, and supports and promotes the new Vote by Mail program. On the local level, the LWV lobbied for, and was instru- mental in saving, the Lester Stable to be used by Ridge- wood’s award-winning parks and recreation department. The Ridgewood LWV worked with high school students to start the ﬁrst town-wide recycling program and the now popular Household Hazardous Waste collection program. Local LWV members introduced the GeesePeace program to Ridgewood, a program intended to stabilize the Canada goose population. The LWV is non-partisan and never supports or opposes a candidate or ofﬁcial, but it is political. Members study and act only on issues, and promote the active and informed participation of citizens in government. The group’s motto is: “Not everyone who thinks, thinks alike.” The LWV encourages members of independent thought and wel- comes discourse. This year, the LWV of Ridgewood will be studying the master plan, Common Core, money and power (a national study issue), the shade tree ordinance, green infrastruc- ture, and the modern Open Public Meetings/Records Acts. The organization is open to suggestions for topics of future study. Membership includes national and statewide infor- mation and publications. Contact Ellie Gruber at mandegruber@gmail.com for more information or a mem- bership application. October 8, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 9 Midland Park Summer rec program is successful enterprise The Midland Park summer camp pro- gram is turning out to be very profitable for the borough. Councilman Mark Braunius reported at a recent mayor and council meeting that over the past five years, the program has shown a profit of $71,823. The profit has exceeded $20,000 in each of the past three years. Expenses have remained relatively con- stant, from $56,481 in 2010 to $55,944 in 2014. The recreation director’s salary is not factored into these figures, Braunius said. The program’s popularity has gone up over the past several years, with 289 camp- ers enrolled in 2011 to 372 in 2014. The numbers went up substantially in 2012 when participation was open to Waldwick residents at the same fee as Midland Park Lighting up the night Christy Dell’Aglio, Ralph Warner, Dan Parker, Shannon Hall, Bill Dell’Aglio, and Tricia Tuozzo enjoying Pantherfest, an Oktoberfest hosted by the Midland Park Junior Football/Cheer- leading Association. German cuisine, beverages, and music were highlighted at this event – the first outdoor party at the Wortendyke Park pavilion in Midland Park since lighting was installed. youngsters. Over 100 Waldwick campers participated in 2014. Waldwick reciprocates by allowing Midland Park residents of all ages to use the municipal pool at in-town rates. “I think the director and the staff are doing a very admirable job, and the number of campers speaks for itself. It shows that the program is a good experience for our youth,” Braunius said. The camp runs for six weeks daily until 1 p.m., with extended hours offered until 4 p.m. Campers pay $65 a week for the first child in the family, $50 for a second child, and $40 each for three or more children, with a maximum of $155 per week per family. The extended program is an addi- tional $50 per week. Braunius’ report prompted a resident at the meeting to suggest that the camp fee be reduced to make the program more affordable. Braunius said at the request of parents, the Board of Recreation is consid- ering adding another week or longer hours to the program. He said going past mid- August, however, interferes with the use of the fields by the fall sports programs, which begin conditioning camps and practices at that time in anticipation of the season open- ing. Councilman Bernie Holst said he sup- ported extending the program as well. “The kids seem to love it. The staff has been wonderful, and everything runs very smoothly,” said Recreation Director Kathy LaMonte. “I’m happy with it.” Braunius said the board of recreation would be evaluating the program as it pre- pares its 2015 budget. He said residents are invited to attend board of recreation meet- ings and provide input for future program- ming. Through the years, the program has offered swimming at area pools and weekly field trips, among other offerings. Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • October 8, 2014 Area Celebration of Excellence planned for October 16 Christian Health Care Center will honor long-time Wyckoff residents Garry and Raeann Dykhouse and Kuiken Broth- ers Company, Inc. for their legacy of service, leadership, and commitment. A Celebration of Excellence will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, at the Terrace at Biagio’s in Paramus. Tickets are $250 each or $2,500 for a table of 10. Sponsorship and ad journal opportunities are available for the gala. Proceeds from the event will benefit CHCC’s 2014 Annual Fund, which will be used to make extensive renovations to Heritage Manor West Nursing Home. Garry and Raeann Dykhouse have devoted most of their lives to serving the community. Giving back to others is very important to both of them. In addi- tion to their commitment and leadership at CHCC, together they have served as vol- unteers for the Wyckoff Volunteer Ambu- lance Corps and the American Red Cross National Disaster Response Program. Kuiken Brothers has been an active supporter of several volunteer groups and non-profit organizations, including CHCC, always putting the community’s needs first. Following Superstorm Sandy in 2012, staff at all locations worked quickly to deliver supplies throughout the region, all the while trying to recover from the storm themselves. “Christian Health Care Center is pleased to present the David F. Bolger Award for Service and Leadership to these extraor- dinary honorees this year,” said David Krentel, executive director of the CHCC Foundation. “A Celebration of Excellence Left: Kuiken Brothers Company Inc. Right: Raeann and Garry Dykhouse will gather friends and community mem- bers to recognize and celebrate the contri- butions that our honorees have made to our community and the legacy of giving that they have created.” Cynthia and David Visbeen and Ber- nard M. Flynn, president and CEO, NJM Insurance Group, will serve as event co- chairs. To learn more about the honorees, visit: ChristianHealthCare.org/ACelebrationO- fExcellence. For sponsorship opportu- nities, event questions, and to purchase tickets, contact Darcy Bickert, founda- tion assistant director at (201) 848-5796 or dbickert@chccnj.org. Christian Health Care Center is located at 301 Sicomac Avenue in Wyckoff. Visit ChristianHealthCare.org or call (201) 848- 5200 to learn more. Aoki named director at ASB Wayne Aoki The Stewardship Financial Corporation and subsidiary, the Atlantic Stewardship Bank, recently appointed Wayne Aoki of Wyckoff to its board of directors, which governs both the corporation and the bank. Aoki is an accounting professional with a career that includes over 30 years of public accounting experience, primar- ily with Ernst & Young, LLP. Aoki holds a BBA in accounting and an MBA in busi- ness management from the University of Hawaii. He is also a Certified Public Account in both New York and Hawaii. His professional affiliations include membership in the American Institute of (continued on page 33) October 8, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 11 Park Windmill Chamber to meet Midland Park Chamber of Commerce meets the first Wednesday of the month. On Oct. 16, the group will hold a 12:30 p.m. lunch meeting at Fionia’s, 118 Godwin Avenue in Midland Park. The cost is $15 for members and $20 for non-members. Attendees are encouraged to bring a friend. For more information, contact Dr. Nuzzi at nuzzichiro@verizon.net. Foundation hosts Trivia Night The Midland Park Public Education Foundation will host its annual Trivia Night on Nov. 13 at Christ Episcopal Church, at 105 Cottage Place in Ridgewood. Members of the community are invited to form teams of up to eight people. Team members must be 21 years of age. The cost is $25 per person and includes snacks and soft drinks. Attendees are welcome to bring their own wine and beer. The doors will open at 7 p.m. and the competition will begin at 7:30 p.m. Proceeds from the event will benefit the MPPEF’s effort to provide fund classroom grants, district-wide grants, and scholarships to the students in Midland Park schools. To register, visit www.mppef.org. For more information, con- tact Laurie Kamp at Rkamp6@aol.com or (201) 670-1062. Church hosts Blessing of the Animals The Midland Park United Methodist Church invites members of the community to bring their pets to a Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, Oct. 12 at 4 p.m. The event will be held at the church at 269 Godwin Avenue. The blessing tradition was started by Saint Francis of Assisi, who had a special love for animals. All are wel- come. MPHS Music in the Park set The Midland Park High School Marching Band will host its annual “Music in the Park” competition Oct. 12 at Indian Hills High School, 97 Yawpo Avenue in Oakland. The event will begin at 1 p.m. The competition features high school marching bands from the area. Proceeds will benefit the high school march- ing band program. For more information about supporting the band program, visit www.mphsarts.org. Register for wrestling Registration for Waldwick-Midland Park Recreation Wrestling will be held Oct. 7 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Waldwick High School’s Greenburg Center. Students in kindergarten through eighth grade are welcome. The goal is to develop wrestling skills at an early age in order to excel at the middle school and high school levels. Wrestling promotes sportsmanship, commitment, self-confidence, and many other positive traits. Call Chris Reardon at (201) 251-8349 for details. Lions Club announces fundraiser On Oct. 22, the Wendy’s at 31 Godwin Avenue in Mid- land Park will sponsor a benefit for the Midland Park Lions Club Guide Dog 3 Drive. From 6 to 9 p.m., the restaurant will donate the proceeds from orders made at the drive up window and at the sit down restaurant to the Midland Park Lions Guide Dog 3 Drive. No coupon is necessary. The Lions are working to raise $5,000 for the next guide dog puppy sponsorship. Republicans host Beefsteak Dinner The Midland Park United Republican Club will hold its fourth annual all-you-can-eat Beefsteak Dinner at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7. Dinner, which will be catered by Night- ingale, will be held at the Midland Park Firehouse on Witte Drive. Tickets are $40. Attendees are invited to bring their own beverages. The community is welcome. Contact Jack Considine at mp.republicanleadership@ho tmail.com to purchase tickets or for more information. UMC hosts Fall Fashion Show The Midland Park United Methodist Church located at 269 Godwin Avenue in Midland Park will host a Fall Fash- ion 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 Mis- sion with Hope Fund. Contact the church office at (201) 445-3787 for tickets and other information. Nativity sets Garage Sale Nativity Singles over 40 will host a Garage Sale in the church parking lot on Saturday, Oct. 18. The fee for an 18 foot by 12 foot space is $15. Participants must bring their own table. Tables may be rented for an additional $5. Advertising will be handled by NSO40. Proceeds from the event will benefit the group’s community service projects. Church of the Nativity is located at 315 Prospect Street in Midland Park. For more information, call (201) 444-6362. Page 12 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • October 8, 2014 Hollywood’s ‘gorilla’ warfare Hollywood has always loved guerrilla warfare -- per- haps too much so. Missions “behind enemy lines” enable the director to showcase actors without having to go out and locate and rent tanks, aircraft, artillery, or more than a few dozen extras. Large- scale war movies without government coop- eration used to be unaffordable. John Wayne, who never actually served, was credited with possibly saving the Marine Corps during the years between World War II and the Korean War with “The Sands of Iwo Jima” which deployed dozens of Amtracs -- lightly armored amphibi- ous tractors -- Sherman ﬂame-thrower tanks, and landing barges. Most of the ﬁctitious Marines got to survive the movie and those who were killed died quick, clean, brave deaths. In 1954, when United Artists tried to get Marine Corps backing for “Beachhead” with Frank Lovejoy and Tony Curtis after heavy casualties in Korea, the ﬁlm company was told not to expect any equipment because the U.S. Marine Corps was actively recruiting with the idea that some Marines got back alive. The screenplay for “Beach- head” called for two of the four Marines to die in ways that were bungling and ugly. Stuff like that happens, but never in Hollywood. The director may have been taking his revenge because the whole ﬁlm has aspects of black comedy. One Marine drops a hand grenade down the hatch of a Japanese tank -- a war movie cliché. This time, the Japanese soldier inside the tank grabs the American and pulls him in. They blow up together. Another Marine, killed by a Japanese knife attack, is hacked and blown up after his death to simulate a dead Japanese so the other two Marines can escape. The two surviving Marines are chased through the jungle by one Japanese soldier. They capture a cute little Japanese sailor in dress uniform and hand him over to a Papuan cannibal in return for a canoe. They listen to the sailor’s ﬁnal screams as they paddle away. Finally, when the PT boat sent to lift them off is sunk with all hands by a Japanese destroyer, Tony Curtis swims out and blows up that Japanese destroyer with a single hand grenade. This could have been called “gorilla” warfare in terms of who believed stuff like that could happen. It could also be argued that the director was not thrilled with the denial of cooperation. Real guerrilla warfare is something else again. National Commander of the American Legion Mike Helm recently noted a heart-breaking statistic: The most recent data indicates that 22 veterans per day kill them- selves after separation from the service. This means that the United States is losing more people at home than in the Middle East. This, too, is a part of guerilla warfare. The aftermath of protracted ﬁghting that all too often involves civilian deaths has a drastic effect on small-town kids who believed in what they signed up for. The ﬁrst ofﬁcial “guerrilla” war given that name was the Spanish insurrection against Napoleon in the ﬁrst decade of the 19th century. The Spanish people at the time disliked their king, their queen, and the prime minister who used the queen to run the king for his own beneﬁt. Having seen the British destroy or capture the French Navy and the Spanish Navy at the same time at Trafal- gar in 1805, Napoleon decided to capitalize on dynastic unpopularity and oust the king, queen, and prime minister and set up his mediocre brother Joseph as the new king of Spain. The French, at this point, had chased the British off the continent of Europe. (“Roll up the map of Europe. We shall not need it these next 10 years,” William Pitt the Younger said after he heard that Napoleon had separated and destroyed Russia and Austria in the same battle at Austerlitz, a few months after the British had destroyed both French and Spanish naval power at Trafalgar.) Much as the Spanish people had disliked the original royal family, they disliked the idea of a French (actually Franco-Italian) king of Spain even more. When Joseph rode through the streets of Madrid in his carriage throwing out gold coins by the handful, not a single spectator picked up one of the coins. Peer pressure may have been a factor, but people saw it happen and they were astounded. The Spanish Army had no hope of defeating the French Grande Armee, but when the British Navy landed 20,000 British soldiers and 18,000 allied Hanoverians and Bruns- wickers, the Spanish rose against the French as British allies and “guerrilla warfare” was born. The Spanish attacked French couriers and supply trains. The French retaliated by destroying whole villages. A dark advantage to Spain and Britain came out of these atrocities. The French Bonapartists probably could have done a much better job of administering Spain than the fading Hapsburg-Bourbon monarchs. However, after all these rampages by furious French soldiers -- the repri- sals were so savage that the Poles in the French army deserted and joined the Kings German Legion rather than murder their fellow Catholics -- the Spanish came to hate everything French for the next generation and no rap- prochement was possible. The essence of guerrilla warfare is not so that Hol- lywood can make movies without government coopera- tion. The essence of guerrilla warfare is to throw away the lives of thousands of your own civilians to make sure the invader is so hated that nobody decent and honorable will cooperate with him and anyone who does cooperate is readily identiﬁed as a traitor. We made it through the Korean War to a stalemate because most of the ﬁghting was conventional, air power was viable on stripped mountainous terrain, and most Koreans were sincerely anti-communist since their lead- ers against the Japanese had been anti-Japanese and anti- communist at the same time. We did less well in Vietnam, where the people were nationalists who resented white colonialists -- the French -- who we had once supported and saw us as more of them same. Some of the Vietnamese I spoke to after the war could not believe we ever let ourselves be pulled in. The secret of success in guerrilla warfare is being will- ing to expend far more people than the invader loses to make sure the invader is far too hated to have any chance of winning the peace that comes after the war. Americans need to understand this. Our own young people, whether they die by battle or suicide, are too good and too valuable to throw away. Letters to the Editor Grateful for ambulance & police care Dear Editor: I want to thank the Midland Park Ambulance Corps for their care and ride to Valley Hospital. After four days, I came home almost 100 percent recovered. The policemen were able to help, too. Thank you very much and God bless you guys for a job well done. Dorothy Rocco Midland Park Says Scanlan should be mayor Dear Editor: A sufﬁcient representative group of voters has sup- ported Brian Scanlan, a declared Democrat. He has taken his seat with the entirety of the Wyckoff Township Com- mittee to similarly serve all residents. Consistent with past practice, committee members, with recurring terms of elected service, have taken a term as mayor. Why not Brian Scanlan? We citizen resident voters have no voice in the mayor naming process which, in this case, narrows reasonable accountability to the “ﬁnal four” committee members. As a Republican and a Wyckoff resident for more years than all members now sitting, save one, I see it as about time that we put away those old, ancestral voting practices and allow the “Scanlans” of this community to take their turn at the plate. Robert Craig Wyckoff BOE candidate seeks support Dear Editor: My name is Randy Dixon and I am a candidate for the Franklin Lakes Board of Education. I have lived in the borough for over 15 years and have two children in our schools. My daughter attended Colonial Road School and now attends Franklin Avenue Middle School, and my son attends Woodside Avenue School. I value the dedication and hard work of our excellent teachers, administrators, and the parent community. My time has come to step up and serve the community and all its stakeholders: the administrators, teachers, par- ents, taxpayers, and most importantly our children. I have attended many board meetings over the past 18 months and understand the role of the trustees is not to run the schools, but to set policy and provide the oversight to ensure our schools are run well. Collaboration is a mainstay of my daily life as a director of sales of the Ivanka Trump brand at Fisher Footwear. I will bring this same skill set to unite the board and ensure the board sets goals worthy of our town’s expectations and then achieves those goals with respectful dialog. The challenges facing our district require each trustee to be open minded and thoughtful about decisions that have lasting impact on our children and the community. The ultimate goal is to give our children the best educa- tion possible while maintaining ﬁscal responsibility. Achievement of goals is dependent on the community’s trust in its board. The best way to establish that trust is to be always mindful of transparency. I will help build the community’s trust in our board. Please join me in moving forward in unity. I would be honored to have your vote on Nov. 4. Randy Dixon Franklin Lakes Expresses thanks for support of referendum Dear Editor: The Community Alliance of Midland Park (CAMP) is a grassroots organization made up of people who love Midland Park and value the academic achievements of its schools. We ran a grassroots campaign for this referen- dum. We would like to thank the hundreds of people who posted our lawn signs, hand delivered our ﬂyers, donated funds, talked with their neighbors, attended board of edu- cation meetings, and supported this effort. We would like to thank the teachers, administrators, custodians, and sec- retaries of the district who also supported the vote for these much-needed repairs. We thank the board of education for the public meetings and for being willing to speak at the drop of a hat with anyone who had a question. We also wish to thank all those who came out to vote. We appreci- ate the “yes” votes, without question, but we also appreci- ate the “no” votes. Single-party government is totalitarian government. Your vote is your voice, and we need to hear your voice in Midland Park. Community pride begins in our schools, but that is not where it ends. Patricia Fantulin, President CAMP Midland Park Candidate introduces himself Dear Editor: On Nov. 4 the residents of Franklin Lakes will go to the polls and make important choices that will impact the future of our community and our schools. My name is Peter J. Koulikourdis and I am running for a seat on the board of education. I am proud to have lived in Franklin Lakes for the past 14 years. My wife Helen and I have a vested interest in maintaining the quality of our schools. Our four young children Alexia (9), Christina (8), Panagiota (7), and (continued on page 29) October 8, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 13 �� in business directory of advertisers YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD NEWSPAPER www.villadom.com Aaron & Rachel Meyer Memorial Foundation – Alissa Murphy Achieve Sports Medicine and Rehab Atlantic Stewardship Bank – Midland Park Branch Bergen County Executive – Kathleen A. Donovan The Body Works – Sammi and Darian Eletto Christian Health Care Center Coddled Creatures – Heidi Wise Creations by Fran – Fran Lauretta Devon Fine Jewelry – Nancy Schuring Eden Medical – Dr. Jyoti Mathews Dr. Elizabeth Ellen, Orthodontist ECG – Mary E. Adams H. Rubin Opticians HoHoKus School of Trade and Technical Sciences – Pam Malfettano Holland Christian Home – Caryn Edelbach & Lynn Ardese K’Bello Organic Hair – Karla Marabello Rosie, Le Chien’s hostess Let’s Frame It – Gail Henry Mayer’s Karate & Fitness – Pamela Mayer McBride Agency – Martine Ferris McBride Agency – Morgan Friedman McBride Agency – Karen O’Keefe McBride Agency – Eileen Phillips McBride Agency – Rosemary Robin McBride Agency – Leanne M. Scine Mill Gardens at Midland Park New Jersey Travel Clinic – Jacqueline M. Vierheilig, M.D. Nuzzi Chiropractic Family & Sports Center – Dr. Lori Nuzzi & Dr. Briana Clauss Provisions – Catherine Freebody Reebel Wellness – Reena Chawla Rohsler’s Allendale Nursery & Florist – Robyn Rohsler-Ortiz Terrie O’Connor Realtors – Betty Sullivan & Juliana Sullivan Ulrich, Inc. Wyckoff Florist A pictorial supplement to October 8, 2014 edition of The Villadom TIMES Page 14 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • October 8, 2014 �� in business Mary E. Adams Celebrates 10 years at Helm of ECG T his year, Mary E. Adams, CMP, is celebrating her tenth year at the helm of ECG, a Ridgewood-based confer- ence, meeting, and association management company. During the last decade, Mary has shep- herded ECG through the ﬁnan- cial downturn, and weathered the economic crisis to emerge stronger than ever. ECG has evolved over time, and is now focused on develop- ing conferences and meetings, and managing associations within the ﬁnancial services industry and for educational institutions. The company also provides strategic planning, marketing, and branding for its Mary E. Adams clients. Planning is second-nature to Mary, a Certiﬁed Meeting Professional, who skillfully develops conference agen- das, brings in expert speakers, secures appropriate venues and manages the intri- cate logistics. Her motto is: “When a meeting looks like it was easy to plan, it was planned well.” Within the community, Mary is Executive Director of Bergen County Profes- sional Women’s Network (BCPWN). The network comprises entrepreneurs and professionals in Fortune 500 companies. Visit bcpwn.com for more information. This fall, Mary will share her knowledge as an adjunct professor, teaching a hospitality and meeting management course that she designed at Bergen Com- munity College. For additional information, visit eventgrp.com or call (201) 445-7007. Nuzzi Chiropractic Family & Sports Center Lori D Nuzzi r. founder Chiropractic Nuzzi and Family is principal the & of Sports Center. She is a chiroprac- tor, a health and wellness expert, sports and golf injury rehab spe- cialist, a mom to two beautiful children, entrepreneur and a business leader in her commu- nity. Dr. Nuzzi is a 1992 honors graduate from New York Chi- ropractic College. Dr. Nuzzi’s innovative approach along with “results driven” patient centered care is the backbone to her suc- cessful 20 plus year practice. Dr. Briana Clauss joined Dr Lori Nuzzi and Dr. Briana Clauss Nuzzi Chiropractic Family & Sports Center in the summer of 2012. Dr. Clauss is an honors graduate of New York Chiropractic College. Although her practice emphasis and expertise is on the treatment of musculoskeletal and neuro- musculoskeletal pain, Dr. Clauss provides a number of effective Chiropractic and Soft Tissue techniques that enable her to work with prenatal patients and children. Nuzzi Chiropractic Family & Sports Center’s mission is to provide effective, afford- able, pain relief and rehabilitative chiropractic care while combining education and services to help patients live a healthier lifestyle. Dr. Nuzzi’s interest in nutrition, health, wellness, alternative healing, and chiropractic, along with her strong desire to serve and learn, converge to produce optimal care. The team at Nuzzi Chiropractic Family & Sports Center skillfully and effectively blends Chiropractic care, Rehabilita- tive physical therapies, Therapeutic exercise, Massage therapy and Medical weight loss and Nutritional counseling programs to provide the ultimate health care experi- ence. Nuzzi Chiropractic’s professional team of Chiropractors, Massage Therapist, Chiropractic Assistants, Personal Trainers and Lifestyle coaches are State Credentialed, Licensed and Certiﬁed, hardworking and dedicated. Dr. Lori Nuzzi, Dr. Briana Clauss and their entire staff are experts in their ﬁelds and committed to excellence. Nuzzi Chiropractic Family & Sports Center is located at 12 Gofﬂe Rd. Midland Park. Visit www.nuzzchiro.com for more information. Or call 201-447-2570. The Atlantic Stewardship Bank - Midland Park Branch T he Atlantic Stewardship Bank maintains its headquarters and main ofﬁce at 630 Godwin Avenue in the Wortendyke Section, where for over 25 years the bank has provided outstanding service to its Midland Park cus- tomers. Atlantic Stewardship Bank is well known for its commitment to community and charitable service. Through its unique Tithing Program, the bank gives 10 percent of its annual proﬁts to Christian and local civic organizations. To date, more than $8.1 million has been shared with hundreds of worthy organizations. The bank is also known for its personal ser- vice. Each time you enter an Atlantic Steward- ship Bank branch, you are immediately greeted by a friendly bank associate, and when you call the bank, you speak with a live person, not a machine. The high touch of Atlantic Steward- ship Bank is complemented by the high-tech product and service offerings. The ASB Mobile App allows customers to access their ASB deposit accounts using an iPhone, iPad or Android device. The App includes Mobile Deposit, a feature which allows ASB customers to deposit checks into their account by taking a picture with their smart phone or tablet. ASB also provides Live Chat through its website so that bank custom- ers may communicate with a customer service representative directly from their computer. From left, seated: Judy Keyes, Diane Schmitt and Karen McCarthy. Standing: Vicki Reinstra, Nancy Rickenberg, JoAnn Avella, Jessica Zabalaga, Barbara Komor and Jessica Sepulveda. As a full-service commercial bank, Atlantic Stewardship Bank offers a wide range of busi- ness services, including a new line of com- mercial checking accounts, commercial loans, merchant services and more. The bank also offers a variety of electronic services for busi- ness customers such as Remote Deposit Cap- ture and Business Online Banking. The Atlantic Stewardship Bank maintains 12 branches in Bergen, Morris and Passaic coun- ties. For more information about Atlantic Stew- ardship Bank, please visit the bank’s website at www.asbnow.com or call 201-444-7100. October 8, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 15 �� in business Dr. Elizabeth Ellen - Orthodontist D r. Elizabeth Ellen is a third generation orthodontist and is celebrating 20 years in practice. Her grandfather and father both enjoyed 40 years of orthodontic prac- tice, and she carries on the tradition of helping patients keep teeth healthy and functional for a lifetime, along the way improving the self conﬁdence that comes from a beautiful new smile. Her professionally trained, highly capa- ble ofﬁce staff works as a team to assure their patients’ progress and success. Their approach is personal, developing warm rela- tionships with their patient families during and after treatment. This relationship begins with a simple ofﬁce visit for an examination and evaluation to determine if and when orth- odontic treatment is in order. Dr. Ellen received her undergraduate degree at Tufts University, and spent a year at the Harvard School of Public Health before resuming her studies at the University of Pennsylvania Dental School. She completed a clinical clerkship in the Department of Oral Surgery at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center and received her Orthodontic degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She has served as an Associate Professor of Clini- Dr. Elizabeth Ellen cal Orthodontics at Columbia University and as a member of the Craniofacial Team at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center. She often speaks to children in grade schools about oral and dental health topics. She and her husband, Dr. Robert Pressman, a Livingston dentist, have a daughter, 15, and a son, 12. They live in Franklin Lakes. Dr. Ellen explains that the majority of patients are ready to begin orthodontic treat- ment between the ages of 7 and 12 years. With the increasing popularity of adult ortho- dontics, Dr. Ellen enjoys treating many adult patients in her practice. Dr. Ellen offers a variety of budgeting options and makes every effort to maximize the insurance beneﬁts to which clients are entitled. Visa and Mastercard are accepted. Dr. Ellen has ofﬁces at 808 High Mountain Road in Franklin Lakes (201-891-4606) and at 659 Valley Road in Wayne (973-694-8082). Visit online at www.drellenortho.com. Keep ﬁt with Pamela Mayer M ayer’s Fitness draws on Pamela Mayer’s 25 years of experience in the health and ﬁtness industry. At 56 years young, Pamela under- stands the changes women go through as she teaches mem- bers to bring balance to their bodies and minds. Together with her trainers, Jackie Malec and Anne Scar- lato, Pamela makes sure mem- bers’ goals are respected and achieved. Their instruction is always highly creative and chal- lenging, making the experience Pamela Mayer is ﬂanked by trainers Jackie Malec, left, fun and always effective. and Anne Scarlato. Fitness training at Mayer’s includes, boxing, kickboxing, Pilates, strength training, post- rehab, yoga, boot camp training, senior training, and sport-speciﬁc training. Solo and small group training sessions are available. “You must mix it up in all ways to be at all effective,” Pamela says. Mayer’s Fitness is an authorized independent clinic approved by Ideal Protein to promote the Ideal Protein Weight Loss Method and sell Ideal Protein products, exclusively available from Ideal Protein-approved health care professionals and trained coaches. Pamela and her trained coaches provide their clients with valu- able educational nutrition knowledge to help sustain results on a long-term basis with this medical-grade 4-phase diet. Since the diet’s inception in April of 2008, clients have lost many hundreds of pounds, and most importantly, have gained lifetime knowledge to stay ﬁt. Pamela ﬁnally has members who can truly see what all the ﬁtness training has produced. “Members want to see results — not just feel results, which makes this combination of diet with exercise the only way to go,” Pamela adds. Established in 1994, Mayer’s Karate and Fitness looks forward to helping create BALANCE in your hectic life. Open seven days a week from 5 a.m., Mayer’s is conveniently located in North Haledon’s High Mountain Plaza, just two miles from the Franklin Lakes Market Basket Shopping Center. Get started today! Call (973)238-8600. Fall color ablaze at Devon Fine Jewelry njoy tacular E Fine Jewelry’s fall fashion color Oct. at 30 in Devon spec- Gem Roundtable. DFJ owner Nancy Schuring has invited gem cutter Roger Dery back for this popu- lar event, which will begin at 7 p.m. Devon features the area’s largest selection of colored gems, and roundtable partici- pants will be able to handle over 120 varieties. This event is a learning experience and a unique purchasing opportunity. Seats ﬁll up quickly, though, so Nancy Schuring and Julie reserve now! This year, a bit of movie magic has been afoot at Devon. Nancy and the Devon Foundation, her charitable organization, will soon be featured in “Sharing the Rough,” a full-length documen- tary. The ﬁlmmakers follow a gem from the mine to the necklace of a collector. Clips may be viewed at www.sharingtherough.com. Those who “like” the website on Facebook will receive updates about upcoming screenings. Nancy launched the Devon Foundation to support lapidary schools in Africa, including the Arusha Vocational School in Tanzania. The foundation provides scholarships for African lapidary students, many of whom are women. The foundation is now helping to expand the Arusha School and will be provid- ing new equipment. Nancy says that a new Tanzanian law requires that all gems mined in that country must be cut before exportation. As a result, demand for those with lapidary skills is on the rise. To meet local customers’ demand for diamonds, Devon will hold an engage- ment ring sale from Oct. 15 through Nov. 15. This event will feature ring styles from A. Jaffe, Gottlieb, Gabriel & Co., and the Devon Signature Line. Hundreds of mounting styles and diamonds will be available, and those who purchase a com- pleted ring will receive a 25 percent discount on the mounting. Located 303 Franklin Avenue in Wyckoff, Devon Fine Jewelry is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10-6, Thursday until 8, and Saturday from 10-5. Call (201) 848-8489 or visit www.devonﬁnejewelry.com. Be sure to “like” Devon Fine Jewelry on Facebook. Wyckoff Florist: Fifty and fabulous! W yckoff Florist is cel- ebrating its 50 th Anni- versary this year, and owner Dottie Van Der Horn is mark- ing the occasion with a special commemorative campaign. Dottie is now in the process of distributing bouquets of one dozen roses to 50 deserving members of the community. “The campaign is our way of honoring our founder, Rose Fernandez, who established Wyckoff Florist – “Home of the Pink Vans” -- back in 1964. This is something Rose would have Owner Dottie Van Der Horn and staff. enjoyed,” Dottie says of the program. “It’s been so reward- ing to hear some of the recipients’ stories.” Dottie points out that the business has been family-owned since its inception, although it has been in the hands of two different families. Dottie’s experienced staff includes two prior ﬂower shop owners, Linda and Fran, and three other long- time employees. This conveniently located shop handles all aspects of ﬂoral design from inti- mate parties to large events. Those who are planning events are invited to step into Wyckoff Florist’s private consultation area to speak with a ﬂoral expert. Dottie adds that, when ﬂowers are needed to express sympathy, Wyckoff Flo- rist’s staff members take special care to provide appropriate arrangements that convey the right emotions. “We have many thank you notes on the wall,” Dottie adds. The shop also carries plants, custom silk arrangements, wreaths, and many gift items. As a Teleﬂora member, Wyckoff Florist is able to send ﬂowers throughout the world. Visit wyckoffﬂorist.com, call (201) 891-0232 or 866-858-PINK, or stop by at 265 Godwin Avenue, Wyckoff. Hours are 9-5 p.m. Monday, 9-5:30 Tuesday through Friday, and 9-3 on Saturday. Be sure to wish Dottie and her staff a happy Golden Anniversary! Page 16 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • October 8, 2014 �� in business Creations by Fran: Flowers and More Fran Lauretta , left, and Janet Ploch. F ran Lauretta is a second-generation ﬂorist who grew up in her father’s ﬂoral business. Following in that tradition, she and her husband Frank opened their Midland Park shop at 14 Central Ave. in the Wortendyke section. CBF specializes in weddings and special events and features a mezzanine-level area where plans can be discussed in comfort and samples are available. Laurettas’ beautiful silk arrangements, swags, garlands and wreaths are ready for seasonal and holiday decorating. Equally impressive are their fresh ﬂower arrangements. Everything can be custom-designed to order so as to enhance any décor. In-home consultations are available. “We are very happy to be here in Midland Park,” says Fran. “We grew up here in the business community and our ties are strong.” Creations by Fran: Flowers and More also carries creative gifts and greeting cards. For more information call (201) 444-8366 or visit online at www.creationsby- fran.com. Pam Malfettano of the HoHoKus School of Trade and Technical Sciences left nursing P 2003 am and to Malfettano elementary behind public on a getting career school adults in teacher into as an in focus her energies the workforce. And she has enjoyed every minute since, now serving as assistant director of the HoHoKus School of Trade and Technical Sciences in Paterson, part of Eastwick Education. “I wanted to get back to academics. I love serv- ing the students, having that kind of connection with them: counseling, advising, promoting the programs,” Malfettano says. Her credentials serve her well. She holds a bachelor of science in biology and a master’s in educational management, leader- ship and policy from Seton Hall University. Malfettano ﬁrst got a job as an instructor in the medical assistant program at the HoHoKus RETS- Nutley School, soon thereafter moving up to asso- ciate dean of the school and later assuming the position of director of career services. Then six months ago she was asked to take on her present position, and she jumped at the chance. “Here we cater to students whose needs were not met by other educational outlets. We teach them a trade in a short period of time, and they are prepared for immediate work opportunities. There is nothing to stop them,” she stresses. The school offers programs in plumber appren- ticeship, building maintenance superintendent, manufacturing technology, Structural Plate Welding (AWS D1.1) and electrician apprenticeship. Day- time sessions are six or nine months in duration, and the night program is 12 or 18 months long. The Paterson campus, spread out over ﬁve build- ings, features small labs and specialized shops. ment is designed so that graduates can move right into the job market. The aggressive career services department of the HoHoKus School of Trade and Technical Sci- ences boasts an 80 percent or better placement record, in great part because the programs ﬁll a need in the job market. Enrollment is open, and ﬁnancial aid and scholarships are available based both on need and academic achievement. The school is an eligible institution under the Federal Pell Grant, Federal SEOG Grant, Federal Family Educational Loan Program, and the Direct Loan Program. The Paterson campus also hosts a blended learning (previously known as co-op) program for high school students during the normal school year. Participants take their academic subjects at their local high school in the morning, and take technical courses, including auto body and auto mechanics, at the Paterson campus in the after- noon. The HoHoKus School of Trade and Technical Sciences is accredited by the Accrediting Com- mission of Career Schools & Colleges (A.C.C.S.C.). It is approved by the New Jersey Department of Education/Department of Labor and Workforce Development under the standards for approval of private schools, and to train eligible veterans under Leslie Pam Malfettano Strauss/LS Interiors Title 38 US Code. The HoHoKus School of Trade and Technical Instructors have decades of practical experience Sciences is located near Route 80 at 634 Market in their ﬁeld, and the 12 to 1 student/teacher ratio Street, Paterson. Call 973-742-0009 for further guarantees maximum hands-on experience in all information or visit www.eastwick.edu. aspects of the trade. The state-of-the-art equip- October 8, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 17 �� in business Rosie: the gracious hostess at Le Chien Catherine Freebody of PROVISIONS C Rosie R osie serves as hostess at Le Chien, a shop offering retail items, grooming and daycare for the discriminating canine. The personable Bichon is always ready to receive guests: from humans offering her a pat on the head, to nervous ﬁrst-time canine visitors in for a day of pampering at the pet spa, to returning friends for some time at daycare. Her staff offers grooming - from breed standard to a practical pet clip - by experienced, professionally-trained pet stylists. They clip nails, clean ears or rec- ommend special shampoos or products for speciﬁc needs, such as a dry coat, sensitive skin or a luxurious cleaning. Rosie enjoys sharing a secure outdoor play area with her friends on a break from their grooming regime or with her playmates in for daycare for a few hours or a full day. She offers a game of tag, exploring the scents or lounging on a grassy spot in the sun. Come in and visit this state-of-the-art facility. We can discuss your pet’s require- ments to see what care will best serve you and your best friend’s needs. Rosie would love to meet you. Le Chien is located at 26 Central Ave. in the Wortendyke section of Midland Park. It is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Call 201- 447-WOOF (9663) for more information or to schedule an appointment to pamper your best friend. atherine Freebody says she is tired -- “but in a good way.” Since opening PRO- VISIONS Home and Garden at 42 Central Avenue in Midland Park with her business partner, Michael Serventi, in May, she has been hard at work balanc- ing her family life and her new business. “It is exciting and challeng- ing,” Catherine says, “and I love it! The days ﬂy by now. There is always something to do.” Whether she is helping a customer, building a website, frequenting estate sales, or deliv- Catherine Freebody ering furniture, Catherine is never bored. When her three children were younger, Catherine was a part time yoga instructor and preschool teacher. Now that her daughters are older, Catherine felt the timing was great for her new venture. “Michael and I were both at a point where we needed a change -- a new project in which we could focus our creative energy doing something we love,” she explains. Both are passionate about ﬁnding treasures, such as high quality mid-century fur- niture, (including such sought-after names as Bertoia, Knoll, John Stuart, Jack Larsen, and Naguchi), intriguing artwork, funky lighting, unique accessories, and more. PRO- VISIONS has a little bit of everything, and customers are welcome to spend time exploring. Catherine spends a large part of her time at the store building a website, updating the store’s Facebook page, and adding items to PROVISIONS’ shop on Etsy.com and krrb.com. “Since we have a constantly rotating inventory, there are always new photos to take and edit, listings to post, and pieces to research,” Catherine notes. PROVISIONS has received a warm welcome from the local community, and already has a few “regulars.” “I’ve always dreamed of running my own business,” Catherine admits. “The time felt right, the space was fantastic for our vision, and we went for it. So far, so good!” Call (201) 857-3335 or visit provisionsnj@gmail.com for details. The Sullivan Team: Betty and Juliana T he Sullivan women, Betty and Juliana, comple- ment each other by combining two generations of experience, knowledge, and expertise in real estate sales. For over three years, this partnership has served their clients with a professional and comprehensive understanding of the current real estate market. Offer- ing all of the services required for successful buying, selling, and marketing, these real estate experts cover it all. Native to this area, they both have a thorough knowledge of the surrounding towns and share this real estate expertise with their clients. During her years of being a seasoned agent, Betty, who has extensive resources, has successfully served hundreds of families. She has helped them through one of the biggest ﬁnancial and emotional times of their lives: the buying and selling of their homes. Her sincere manner of approach with her clients always develops a mutual respect and conﬁdence, which are necessary ingredients for successful transactions. Many lifetime acquaintances of Betty’s, now ﬁnding themselves empty nesters, seek her out to gain direc- tion with the weighty decisions of moving on. Again, Betty is expert at this type of guidance. Juliana has been an associate with Terrie O’Connor Realtors since 2011. Her ability to perceive value and understand the market along with her exceptional work ethic earned her the 2012 and 2013 Circle of Excellence award. Currently, Juliana is an active member of the Woman’s Club of Ridgewood and serves as co-chair on the Community Service Com- mittee at the Real Source Association of Realtors. She is also one of the founding members of the Terrie Betty Sullivan Juliana Sullivan O’Connor Realtors Young Professional Connection. Terrie O’Connor Realtors now has seven local or nearby ofﬁces with a Corporate Headquarters and Training Center in Ramsey. In the summer of 2012, TOCR expanded once again by opening The Terrie O’Connor Real Estate School, which is afﬁliated with Ramapo College. With the outstanding support and networking of the Terrie O’Connor sales associates, the Sullivan Team is ready to assist you with all your real estate needs. Please call or e-mail Betty at (201) 788-5355 or fdsbas@aol.com, or Juliana at (201) 916-8595 or julianasullivan@tocr.com. “Our line is open, and we are always ready to answer your real estate questions and to help you successfully through one of the most important events of a lifetime: buying or selling your home,” Betty and Juliana say. Page 18 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • October 8, 2014 �� in business Realtor Martine Ferris provides top-notch service M eet Martine Ferris, one of McBride Agency’s responsive, service-oriented real estate professionals. Origi- nally from Upstate New York, Martine moved to Glen Rock 20 years ago to raise her family, and later moved to Wyckoff. “I enjoy the whole process of working with clients,” she says – and others clearly enjoy working with Martine. She regularly receives compliments from clients and other profes- sionals about the high quality of service she provides. “My goal is to provide excel- lent service for all involved in the real estate transaction,” she asserts. Martine understands the importance of building relationships throughout the negotiation process. Martine Ferris Martine brings several desir- able skills to the table. This former Montessori teacher and mentor is well-versed in the Montessori method of treating everyone with courtesy and respect and ﬁnding diplomatic ways to handle situations that can become stressful. While in the classroom, Martine developed attributes that have translated well into her current ﬁeld. For Martine, McBride is a perfect ﬁt. This boutique agency is family-owned and allows her a great deal of ﬂexibility and support to assist her clients. Contact Martine at (201) 891-8900 (ofﬁce) or (201) 370-2502 (cell). McBride Agency is located at 834 Franklin Lake Road in Franklin Lakes. Karen O’Keefe treats houses as if they were her own K aren O’Keefe of McBride Agency has been a licensed real estate professional for over 18 years. Karen is also a Certiﬁed Strategic Marketing Spe- cialist, and a member of both the New Jersey Multiple Listing Service and the Realsource Board of Realtors. What is the key to her continuing suc- cess? “I treat each house as if it were my own,” Karen says, explaining that she handles listings and sales by carefully considering what action she would take if she were the seller or the buyer. “I’m very hands-on, and I’m always looking for the best results on both ends of a transaction.” Karen sees buyers and sellers through the process from start to ﬁnish. She even attends the home inspections and works with buyers’ and sellers’ attorneys, as needed. Karen knows the area quite well, having lived in Franklin Lakes for 18 years and in Wyckoff for ﬁve years. While living in Bergen County, she has Karen O’Keefe been a member of the Indian Trail Club and was busy with the local schools when her children were younger. This people-oriented professional works well with clients, and tries to go above and beyond while working with each of them. “My greatest compliments are repeat business and referrals,” Karen notes. “Client satisfaction is my utmost goal in all transactions, both buying and listing.” McBride Agency is located 834 Franklin Lake Road in Franklin Lakes. Call (201) 891-8900, extension 24 or (201) 314-1107 (Karen’s cell) for more information. Karen may also be contacted at kokeefe@mcbrideagency.com. October 8, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 19 �� in business Rosemary Robin returns to McBride Agency Eileen Phillips’ reputation precedes her A hat’s old is what’s new for Rosemary Robin of McBride Agency. Rosemary began her career in real estate at McBride in the 1990s, and returned to this small local business in May of 2014 after owning her own real estate agency for a decade and working for a large local real estate corporation for several years. “It was great to go back to McBride; I felt like I was going back home! For me, small is definitely better when it comes to Real Estate,” Rosemary asserts. “I am able to service my customers and clients better, giving more personal attention rather than dealing with the bureaucracy of a large corporation.” She also knows firsthand, how difficult, both physically Rosemary Robin and emotionally, it is to move out of a home and wants to make her sellers’ experience as easy as possible without sacrificing price. Rosemary had previously taken on the academic world, first earning her master’s at Columbia University, and later working there. Now, she prefers working as a sellers’ agent. She explains that she enjoys problem-solving as she pinpoints the potential obstacles to a sale – and overcomes them. She emphasizes the importance of identifying any potential issues with a property quickly, so the home will not sit needlessly on the market. Rosemary recently moved from Franklin Lakes to Hudson County, and envisions herself getting involved in helping people from Bergen County to find the right properties in her new hometown. McBride Agency is located 834 Franklin Lake Road in Franklin Lakes. Call (201) 891-8900 or (201) 819-1863 (Rosemary’s cell) for more information. Rosemary may also be contacted at Rrobin@mcbrideagency.com long-time McBride Agency Realtor, Eileen Phillips believes her reputation precedes her. With over 25 years in the business, and close to 20 of those with McBride, Eileen’s clients are mostly refer- rals from former clients, their families and friends. While she describes McBride as a boutique agency, she’s quick to point out that the agency serves clients in many towns, not just Franklin Lakes. And Eileen, a Bergen County native, knows the area – and much of Passaic County – like the back of her hand. Over the years, Eileen has watched the industry evolve. She points out that the Internet is now being used extensively by home buyers, sellers, and Realtors. A top performer at the Eileen Phillips agency, Eileen says, “McBride has always been a very good ﬁt for me.” She notes that she enjoys working with the McBride family and her col- leagues. “The agency is family-friendly. I was able to have a career with McBride while raising my ﬁve children in Wyckoff.” The youngest of those children, she adds, is a U.S. Army veteran who recently returned from a year of service in Iraq. “I am most grateful!” she says. Eileen is dedicated to her work and meeting the needs of her clients. She is available seven days a week and makes a point of returning all calls, each day. McBride Agency is located 834 Franklin Lake Road, Franklin Lakes, NJ. Eileen can be reached at (201) 891-8900, extension 27, Cell (201) 819-5223 or e-mail ephillips@mcbrideagency.com Morgan Friedman uses sophisticated marketing techniques Leanne M. Scine focuses on performance and integrity W joined of estate M at organ the The staff Friedman real recently profes- This sionals McBride Agency. Franklin Lakes resident’s background has given her the ability to understand the nuances of northern New Jersey real estate, and she employs sophisticated marketing techniques thanks to her pre- vious experience working closely with a leading marketing ﬁrm that served For- tune 500 clients. “Keeping clients engaged isn’t simply a marketing strategy,” Morgan says. “It gives me the time and ability to under- stand my clients and their needs, and it allows them to understand the current market in a more comprehensive way. It allows me to inform them and enable them to make well-informed, conﬁdent decisions. I believe servicing my clien- tele is a creative process -- a process Morgan Friedman that has a speciﬁc goal – and that goal is dictated by the individual people I’m working with.” Morgan studied interior design and can readily see a home’s potential. She also works with clients to stage their homes to promote quicker sales. In addition to being a busy professional, Morgan’s two children keep her involved in the greater community. “We’re extremely pleased to have Morgan on our staff. Her knowledge of the area is extraordinary, her connections throughout New York City and northern New Jersey are vast, and she approaches her listings and clients with refreshing ideas that reﬂect her informed, bright, and creative approach,” said Gregory Earnshaw, man- ager of The McBride Agency. “Whenever you have an agent who combines such an impressive background with an intimate knowledge of the area, it’s a home run.” The McBride Agency is located at 834 Franklin Lake Road in Franklin Lakes. For more information about the company, visit www.McBrideAgency.com. Morgan may be reached at (201) 891-8900 and at (973) 454-9078 (cell). L eanne M. Scine, E-PRO, SFR, a licensed sales associ- ate with McBride Agency Realtors, sets the bar high for herself when it comes to performance and integ- rity. Leanne is known for being dedicated, dependable, sincere, trustworthy, knowledgeable, and efﬁcient. She is loyal to her custom- ers, and they reciprocate by provid- ing referrals. Throughout her career, she has sold several million dollars worth of real estate and is considered a Franklin Lakes Specialist and a Top Producer. She takes pride in learning her customers’ needs and providing them with the highest level of service. She is a member of the Indian Trail Club, The Frank- Leanne M. Scine lin Lakes Woman’s Club, and The Valley Hospital Auxiliary. She also donates her time to support a variety of local fundraising events. She has been a Realtor in northwest Bergen County for over 20 years, and is a life-long resident of New Jersey. She has been afﬁliated with McBride for the past 17 years, specializing in residential properties in Franklin Lakes and surrounding areas. To experience the highest level of professional service, contact Leanne at (201) 891-8900 x16, (201) 739-0589 (cell/text), or e-mail Lscine@mcbrideagency.com. McBride Agency is located at 834 Franklin Lake Road, Franklin Lakes. Page 20 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • October 8, 2014 �� in business A Successful Business Woman of Today and a Woman for Today Coddled H Home” eidi tures, Wise, Pet LLC, Sitting, President been and of providing Training quality Crea- to has “In Dog background and meshed it with some fasci- nating hobbies. After obtaining an Associate Degree in Aviation Science, she launched her profes- sional career as a Certiﬁed Flight Instruc- tor. Heidi taught people to ﬂy single engine aircraft, bringing them through their Private Pilot license. From there she went on to become, would you believe, a Commercial Airline Pilot ﬂying for commuter airlines. for animals, and animal rights. Heidi sum- moned her entrepreneurial spirit and estab- lished Coddled Creatures in order to fulﬁll Northern New Jersey pet owners for nearly her lifelong dream of working for and with a quarter of a century. Under the tutelage of animals. The rest is history for this ener- Heidi Wise, Coddled Creatures “In-Home” getic lady. Over the years, Coddled Crea- Pet Care company has risen to prominence, tures has allowed her and her associates to becoming one of the leading companies in care for dogs, cats, birds, and many other the “In-Home” Pet Care industry. Coddled creatures both big and small. Heidi shares Creatures has developed a reputation for her home with her Pomeranians Princess being a highly respected, well orga- and Sugar whom she also works nized and professionally managed in show business with. Some of “In-Home” pet care services com- the TV shows they have appeared pany. Based on a forward leaning on are “30 Rock,” “Elementary,” business plan, Heidi has been able and “Unforgettable.” Princess was to nurture and grow Coddled Crea- recently cast in a recurring role on tures into a leading edge company “Flesh and Bone” written by the always seeming to be at the forefront Emmy Award-winning writer Moira of innovation in the “In-Home” pet Walley Beckett (“Breaking Bad”). caring market place. Heidi admits her It is scheduled to air in 2015. Both market leadership position is no acci- dogs have also been cast in the new dent and takes pride in her approach comedy “Manhattan Love Story.” to taking care of pets in their unique During her free time, which she but familiar surroundings, their home! admits is limited these days, Heidi Heidi has successfully developed and also has some interesting hob- implemented a well-conceived busi- bies which add to her persona as ness strategy that is grounded in pet a “woman for today.” Heidi is a sensitivities. dedicated yoga practitioner. She also enjoys swimming and tennis Heidi says Coddled Creatures as well as competing in obedience attends to the needs of their “In-Home and agility with Sugar. Sugar holds Pets” and their “parents” as she calls titles in both venues, placing ﬁrst in them, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. many of the competitions. Heidi’s Heidi has amassed a unique blend of other less physical hobbies include, unique programs and pet caring ser- the arts, traveling, and reading. In vices that once again, demonstrate the past Heidi has also spent her her passion for bringing innovation free time volunteering. Heidi served to her “In-Home” Pet Care philoso- as a member of the Mahwah Juve- phy. Clients can go online using the nile Conference Committee (an company’s website, www.coddled- arm of the family court) for three creatures.com to make reservations years and as a volunteer for VIPS for “In-Home” Pet Sitting services, (Volunteers in Protective Services), schedule dog training sessions, and a mentoring program for children complete transactions with a credit at risk, for one year. card, all with the click of a mouse. Heidi says she believes it’s Her Information Technology compo- important to trust in your instincts, nent is state of the art, and many view stay focused on your beliefs and Coddled Creatures programs as stan- dard bearers of the “In-Home” pet Heidi Wise, president, places ﬁrst in obedience with her dog Sugar. act on your passions. Heidi admits she cannot imagine a more agree- care industry. Essential pet sensitive able way to make a living than information for medications, personal giving TLC to animals of all kinds. needs speciﬁcations and home instructions including parent/owner facts are customized After many years of ﬂying, Heidi sensed her She feels very fortunate to be surrounded by for each “In-Home Pet” and downloaded pilot profession had become routine so she a staff of caring, thoroughly professional Pet into Coddled Creatures unique Pet Proﬁles began attending night school to obtain her Care Specialists, Client Services Representa- System. It is another state of the art compo- Bachelor of Science in Business Administra- tives and a special Information Technology nent of Heidi’s approach to providing pro- tion with a major in Accounting. When the component. Additionally, she reﬂects on fessional pet care services for her “In-Home President of a busy company sought her out, how she attributes much of Coddled Crea- she embarked on a second career returning tures continued success to her two loyal Pets” and their “parents.” to the high end of the accounting profes- Now there is a personal side to Heidi that sion as a Comptroller, a position she held business mentors who have advised her for many years. So, now one can understand further illustrates why those who know her for eight years. When the President retired why those who know Heidi Wise and her best, refer to her as “a Successful Business in 1994, she decided to pursue yet one more Coddled Creatures Company best, refer to Woman of Today and a Woman for Today.” passion of her Life. While growing up, Heidi Heidi as: “A Successful Business Woman of Heidi has carved out a very interesting career developed a deep respect and sensitivity Today and a Woman for Today”! October 8, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 21 �� in business H. Rubin Opticians has a clear focus on the community Karla Marabello shares her organic hair expertise K arla Marabello’s ﬁrst hand experience with the damage that toxic color products cause to a person’s hair led her to the realization that the solution is to provide quality service using only natu- ral and non-toxic ingredients, creating a healthier look and feel for clients. A nationally-educated stylist who has studied under various talented artists in her ﬁeld and has been certiﬁed in multiple techniques in color, cutting and styling by the industry’s leading service providers, Karla Karla Marabello decided to bring her 11 years of experience in the business to a new venture: K’Bello Organic Hair. K’Bello Organic Hair ofﬁcially opened its doors for business on Oct. 1. Located at 36 Central Avenue in the Wortendyke section of Midland Park, this intimate new salon offers clients a unique and healthy hair experience. The salon proudly features Organic Color Systems, a full-coverage color line derived from natural and organic ingredients. Karla’s dedication to spreading awareness about organic alternatives in the hair industry has also led her to undergo extensive training and become an educator for Organic Color Systems. She currently travels to salons throughout New Jersey to teach other industry professionals the beneﬁts of organic color products and how to use them. Karla is proud to present K’Bello Organic Hair and bring her years of experience to her home in Bergen County. Karla invites you to contact K’Bello Organic Hair at (201) 857-4430 for more information or to schedule an appointment, or visit www.kbelloorganichair.com. H . Rubin Opticians has been part of the community for over 40 years. This family-owned business has built its reputation for excellence through a competent, detail-oriented staff that pays close attention to each individual’s needs so everyone leaves seeing – and looking – his or her best. Much of H. Rubin Opticians’ success is due to the woman’s touch, which is provided by co-owner Penny Ship, long-time employee Dorothy Voitas, and Victoria Solari. These fashion-conscious women advise customers on the proper eyeglass frames to ﬁt their face, col- oring, budget, lifestyle, and other Dorothy Voitas, Penny Ship and Victoria Solari needs. They give each person, from children to seniors, the attention they require, which often means patiently trying on a number of frames. Because H. Rubin Opticians does not accept insurance, staff members are able to deliver the best service, focusing on the needs of the customers, rather than making concessions to large companies. “We put precision into our frames,” Penny says. “Customers leave with a look that has been designed, but is not necessarily ‘designer.’” H. Rubin Opticians carries all the latest and highest quality in designer and non-designer eyewear, including Gucci, Christian Dior, RayBan and more; European lines such as Face a Face, Lafont, Anne et Valentin, and Theo; and small, independent lines such as Salt and Etnia. The shop regularly hosts private showings so customers can preview a manufacturer’s entire frame collection. A storewide sale offering 20% off all frames will take place from October 18 through November 1. Rubin’s has an extensive selection of non-prescription sunglasses and readers. The shop also carries a large selection of eyeglass holder jewelry, including La Loop and Sport Loop holders, and other accessories. Opticians Dana Ship, Larry Gaudiomonte, and Stephen Wolff provide the correct lenses and advise on the latest technology available to suit individual requirements. Dr. Ira Hanlon (Lic. # 27OA00433900) provides eye exams and contact lens service. Most work is done on the premises. Rubin Opticians is located at 240 Godwin Avenue in Midland Park. Call (201) 447-3121 or visit www.hrubinopticians.com. �� First Class Elegance at Affordable Prices �� M �� Page 22 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • October 8, 2014 �� in business Achieve Sportsmedicine & Rehab Sue Gjini, Sang Lee, Lisa Sanno, Carla DiFelice-Sica, and Joelle Holzli. chieve Rehab patient’s care is the A providing Sportsmedicine most & care important with was a thing. family built Now touch on in the as its it 15 simple has year, been idea Achieve that has the been client-centered co-owned th by Carla DiFelice-Sica and her husband Rich Sica since 2000. Carla has been a physical therapist for 21 years and has spent the last 15 years balancing her career with raising a family of three boys, 9, 11, and 13 with her husband Rich in Wyckoff. She is very active in the local sports community and participates often in local charity events. Achieve’s women staff members have 10 children among them ranging in age from pre-school, middle school, and high school, to college and college grads. The physical therapists are Sue Gjini, with 23 years of experience; Sang Lee, with 15 years; and Eileen McAuley, with 30 years. Their expertise, along with Carla’s guidance and company philosophy, helped to create a comfortable, non-intimi- dating atmosphere for clients of all ages. Patients receive a professional analysis and result-producing treatment whether they are a young person recovering from a sports injury, a senior recuperating from knee replacement surgery, or anyone in between. Joelle Holzi, Ofﬁce Manager of the Waldwick facility, and Lisa Sanno, Ofﬁce Manager of the Wyckoff facility, help patients with their scheduling and admin- istrative needs and use their extensive knowledge of insurance providers for all patients’ billing needs and questions. If you would like to experience Achieve for your physical or occupational ther- apy needs, please call the Wyckoff facility at (201) 891-0411 or the Waldwick facility at (201) 493-7440. New Jersey Travel Clinic: Ensuring your travel is always safe! J acqueline M. Vierheilig, M.D. has been working in northern New Jersey since she completed her Infectious Diseases training at Colum- bia-Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City 17 years ago. Eager to blend her interests in medicine and in world travel, she launched New Jersey Travel Clinic, LLC, an enter- prise that lends medical support to the traveling public. At her ofﬁce or at corporate headquarters for larger groups, she offers travelers pre- and post-trip medical advice, preventive care, and immunizations according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations. As one of the area’s few authorized Yellow Fever vaccination centers, the clinic is a popular destination for many world travelers. Jacqueline M. Vierheilig, MD “I am so fortunate to work in a ﬁeld where I can combine two loves: infectious diseases and travel. My parents gave me the gift of travel at a young age, and I have never looked back,” says Dr. Vierheilig, who has traveled extensively in Latin America, Europe, China, and Australia. The northern New Jersey area is home to people who travel for business, plea- sure, study abroad, volunteer work, and to visit friends and relatives around the globe. New Jersey Travel Clinic is there to help ensure that everyone has a safe and healthy journey. People who are “on the go” are welcome to make an appointment on the clinic’s user-friendly website. After you buy your airline ticket and reserve your hotel room, contact Dr. Vier- heilig to help ensure your travel will be safe. For more information, visit www.njtravelclinic.com or call (201) 345-4550. Kathe Donovan saved taxpayers $219 million I n November of 2010, Kathleen A. Donovan was elected as Bergen County Executive, the ﬁrst woman ever elected to that position in New Jersey. Breaking barriers is nothing new to Kathe who, when elected Bergen County Clerk in 1988, became the ﬁrst and only woman to serve as an elected constitutional ofﬁcer in the over 300-year history of the county, and she remains so. Currently serving in her ﬁrst term, Kathe has lived up to her campaign promises of four years ago. In total, she has saved the taxpayers of Bergen County $219 million! Kathe’s fourth budget, introduced earlier this year, was over $6 million LESS than the budget left by the prior administration in 2011. Kathe cut the size of the county’s vehicle ﬂeet and sold off unneeded cars and trucks. She initiated a program to save on energy costs by buying electricity through a consortium, which was created at no cost to the taxpayers. She repurposed and sold off unused county properties, returning them to the tax rolls of the towns. Kathe brought unions to the bargaining table and renegotiated contracts in order to save you, the taxpayer, more money. She accomplished this and more through Raised in Bergen County, Kathe is a graduate of Queen of Peace High School. She earned a B.A., cum laude, in political science from Rut- gers University-Newark and was awarded a J.D. from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. Kathe previously served as a part-time public defender in her hometown of Lyndhurst from 1983 to 1988. From 1986 to 1988, she repre- sented the 36 th Legislative District in the Gen- eral Assembly, and then served as chair of the New Jersey Republican State Committee from June 1989 to February 1990. In 1994, Kathe was appointed as a member of the board of commissioners of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, where she also served as chairwoman. Kathe served as a Port Authority Commissioner until 2002, when her term expired. She was on the board during the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks that destroyed the World Trade Center. Kathe Donovan has accomplished much in her ﬁrst term. She wants to show you what she Kathe Donovan could do with a second. Visit www.donovan- using good government principles and remain- team2014.com for more information and join ing steadfast to her economic philosophy of the Donovan Team. doing more with less and getting the taxpayers a lot more value for their tax dollars. �� in business L Let’s Frame It et’s Frame It, Inc. is a one- of-a-kind quality custom frame shop that also specializes in unique home décor. Owner Gail Henry has an extensive 39+ year background in picture framing and art con- servation. Her simple, realistic approach to framing peoples’ cherished keepsakes and pic- tures has earned her a great reputation as a trusted local merchant. The right frame not only beautiﬁes the picture it surrounds, it accents the entire room adding elegance and per- sonal style. She is assisted by dedicated employee, Kathy Ridl, who Gail Henry also has a creative artistic eye, and can give customers many ideas, choices, and solutions to framing just about anything. Gail is celebrating her 29th year here at “Lets Frame It” in Waldwick. “We have a quick turn around rate,” Gail said, “and everything is done right here on the premises. From your child’s artwork or maybe a puzzle, to a shad- owboxed signed jersey or memorabilia, or even just a simple glass replacement or updated matting…‘You name it, Let’s Frame It’ is our motto. We also can help customers ﬁnd prints through our many catalogs online. If you’re looking for a speciﬁc size picture, visit www.artthatﬁts.com/letsframeit. If it’s a mirror you’re looking for, we can frame mirrors any size with many frames to choose from. In addition to picture framing, mirrors, and art sales, as you stroll by the window, you can see we carry an abundance of handmade gifts made by professional crafters from all over the states. “Not everyone has something to frame, so I ﬁlled my window with whimsical gifts for the beach lover – “Beachythings”-- as I call it, and it works!” Let’s Frame It is located at 27 East Prospect Street in Waldwick. For more infor- mation visit WWW.LETSFRAME.COM, like us on FACEBOOK, stop by, or call (201) 670-7666. October 8, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 23 Robyn Rohsler-Ortiz’s ﬂoral designs feature timeless elegance F loral designer Robyn Rohsler- Ortiz brings “Timeless Ele- gance in Décor, Details & Design” to any occasion. Since she established the ﬂorist shop at Rohsler’s Allendale Nursery & Florist in 1980, Robyn has been applying her creativity and attention to detail to fashion unique bridal bouquets, inspirational cen- terpieces, and Traditional, European, and Contemporary ﬂoral décor for all occasions. This veteran of ﬂoral shoots for national publications provides inte- rior home holiday decorating ser- vices so everyone’s home can look Robyn Rohsler-Ortiz picture perfect. She also carries a full line of invitations at special savings. Robyn has been in the ﬂorist business since she was 16. She is certiﬁed by the New York Botanical Gardens, accredited by Preston Bailey School of Design, and is the Ramsey Country Club’s featured ﬂorist. She and her design team have been recognized by Bergen Health & Life, Say Yes to the Best, The Knot, and Wedding Wire. Check out her reviews at The Knot and Wedding Wire. A member of the Association of Bridal Consultants, Robyn offers complete per- sonalized wedding ﬂowers and planning that allow the host or hostess to relax and enjoy the party. She is a direct representative for destination weddings and honeymoons at Sandals and Beaches resorts. Every day, Robyn’s ﬂorist is ﬁlled with fresh ﬂowers from around the world that she and her designers use in their unique arrangements and door wreaths. They will create fresh or silk ﬂower arrangements in your own container. Be sure to ask Robyn about her ﬂoral design classes and demonstrations. Visit www.weddingﬂowersbyRobyn.com, her Facebook page, and Pinterest for further information. Rohsler’s Allendale Nursery & Florist is located at 100 Franklin Turnpike, Allendale, and is open daily. Call (201) 327-3156 for a complimentary consultation. It’s all about community at the Holland Christian Home F I t’s all about community at the Holland Christian Home For the past two years, Caryn Edelbach has served as the administrator at the Holland Christian Home, a 170-bed CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community) for those 75 years and older located in North Haledon. It is a retirement and support service community bound together as a family by a common faith and has been serving the needs of the senior community for over a century. At the Holland Christian Home, it’s all about community. Edelbach knows and understands the meaning of community well. Born and raised in Hawthorne, she received her bachelor’s degree in business administration from William Paterson University, her master’s degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University and is a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator. She has over 16 years of experience working in healthcare. Caryn brings a strong track record of leadership to her role as administrator within the Home. She previously worked for 10 years as an administrator at CareOne facilities in Bergen County. Caryn’s leadership skills have also been recognized outside of her career. She has served as secretary on the board of directors for St. Anthony’s School and is an active parishioner at St. Anthony’s Parish in Hawthorne. Caryn Caryn Edelbach and Lynn Ardese currently resides in Hawthorne, and her three children attend St. Anthony’s School. In the spring, the Holland Christian Home welcomed Lynn Ardese as the new director of activities. Lynn joins the Home with over eight years of experience in the healthcare industry. She began her career working for medical device and diagnostic Diagnostics, Inc. and then spent time working in a subacute/long- term care facility in Bergen County. Lynn graduated magna cum laude from Montclair State University and is a Certiﬁed Activity Director and ﬁtness instructor and is ﬁrst aid and CPR certiﬁed. Lynn coordinates the monthly activities for the residents. These include morning exercise, bingo, cooking class and bus outings to destinations such as Jenkinsons Boardwalk and the Westchester Broadway Dinner Theater. “I am truly blessed to be a part of the Holland Christian Home. It is a very special place,” Lynn said. Caryn and the entire staff of 150 employees at the Holland Christian Home have been instrumental in maintaining the exceptional standards that make the Home the unique retirement community that it is. With the deﬁciency-free rating from the N.J. Department of Health & Senior Services, the staff is always ready to serve the residents with hearts to love and hands to help. “We will continue the tradition of devoted care in our warm, homelike atmosphere. Because at the Holland Christian Home, it’s not just about quality healthcare…it’s also about community,” the administrator says. Page 24 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • October 8, 2014 �� in business October 8, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 25 �� in business Meet Alissa Murphy important calling A head lissa in of an The Murphy Aaron is & involved as Rachael Meyer Memorial Foundation. This private, family-operated foundation was established in 1964 in memory of Alissa’s paternal great-grandparents. The Meyers were well-known in this area as the owners of the Meyer Brothers Depart- ment Stores. The foundation supports local charities in northern New Jersey to organizations throughout the tri-state area. According to Alissa, who took over the operation from her father Philip B. Lowy nine years ago, the foundation’s focus areas include animal welfare, hospitals, medical research, human services, and Payton and Alissa Alissa and Payton Murphy education. “I oversee and maintain relationships with charitable organizations and conduct many site visits to ensure that grant funds from the foundation are properly allocated,” Alissa says. “The great thing about the foundation is helping people better their lives. I feel privi- leged to do what I do.” Alissa has been a resident of Franklin Lakes for 43 years. She and her husband are the parents of three children. In addition to her work with the foundation, she volunteers with the local ambulance corps and at her children’s schools. For additional information about the foundation, visit www.armeyerfounda- tion.org or call Alissa at (201) 891-7007. “We’re there to assist in any way we can, and we would like to help more local charities,” she adds. Ulrich’s Proud Women Employee Owners U lrich’s talented and experi- enced women profes- sionals have always been an important part of the company’s suc- cess – bringing the pride of employee ownership to each and every one of their projects. Ulrich, Inc. has been an icon of turn-key custom home remodel- ing in the Northeast for over 65 years. Talk to anyone who has had a L to R, back row: Aparna Vijayan, Jeannie Fulton, Linda Alvino, kitchen, bath, or other Peggy Purwin, Carol Larro. L to R, front row: Linda Gabriel, room in their home Julia Kleyman, Cherrie Sagun, Bonnie Hufnagel renovated by the Ulrich team, and you will hear about one-of-a-kind award-winning design, the quality products that Ulrich offers, the careful workmanship of their expert craftsmen, and the service of a close-knit team that consistently goes above and beyond on each project the company undertakes. What many do not know about Ulrich, Inc., and what truly sets the company apart, is that we are employee owned. This means that Ulrich customers get even more than extraordinary design, workmanship, and products: They get service they trust because the person they deal with is most likely an owner! In 2007, the Ulrich employees became 100% owners of the company through an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). Every Ulrich employee who has worked for a year is in the plan, so with an average employee tenure of 15 years, that means that with Ulrich you are assured of the owners’ attention! As Ulrich certiﬁed kitchen and bath designer, Jeannie Fulton aptly states, “Every person who comes to your home has a vested interest in making sure that you are happy.” Ulrich, Inc. offers comprehensive design/build services…Step into the Ulrich experience and let us bring the pride of employee ownership to your home! Ulrich, Inc. is located at 100 Chestnut Street in Ridgewood. Call (201) 445-1260 or visit www.ulrichinc.com for more information. Eden Medical provides personalized medical care in the comfort of your own home D r. Jyoti Mathews welcomes the com- munity to Eden Medical, her person- alized, home-based medical practice that focuses on preventive lifestyle medicine. “This is a new and different way to prac- tice medicine,” Dr. Mathews says. “Instead of just focusing on diagnosing signs and symp- toms, I will investigate what is the actual cause of their dysfunction. I then teach and treat patients about nutrition, exercise, and the environmental factors affecting their health.” Eden Medical is a concierge medical practice that provides personal care by one physician. This allows Dr. Mathews to focus on individual patients and spend time with them in their homes and via “video visits.” Through an electronic medical record, patients can make appointments online and communicate with the doctor through secure messaging. Because the doctor trav- Jyoti Mathews, M.D. els to her patients, there is no need for them to spend their time in a waiting room. such a huge part of good health,” the doctor “The focus is on lifestyle medicine, espe- notes. Her goal is to help patients reduce cially nutrition counseling, since nutrition is the number of medications they use, stay out of the hospital, and enjoy their lives. Dr. Mathews is a graduate of New Jersey Medical School of the University of Medi- cine and Dentistry of New Jersey, and com- pleted her family medicine residency at Hunterdon Medical Center. She is a board certiﬁed family physician. She trained under Dr. Joel Fuhrman, a noted nutritional physi- cian and author. Dr. Mathews is a member of the Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM), which focuses on personalized medicine that takes into account a person’s genetic background, lifestyle, and environmental exposures. She is a graduate of the AFMCP -- Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice. She is also a member of the Amer- ican Academy of Family Physicians and the Christian Medical & Dental Association. For additional information, call (201) 783-8527 or visit EdenMD.com. Page 26 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • October 8, 2014 ‘My Old Lady’ falters after a promising beginning by Dennis Seuling Mathilde (Maggie Smith) and Mathias (Kevin Kline) reluctantly share a Paris apartment in ‘My Old Lady.’ “My Old Lady” is predicated on an odd French law. Based on his own stage play, writer/director Israel Horovitz uses this law as the catalyst that brings together three individuals who share a common past and attempt to make the best of an awk- ward situation. Mathias Gold (Kevin Kline) arrives in Paris from New York to claim a large apart- ment he inherited from his late father, but discovers that it is inhabited by 92-year-old Mathilde Girard (Maggie Smith) and her daughter Chloe (Kristen Scott Thomas). The apartment is a “viager,” meaning the longtime tenant has the right to stay there until she dies. Mathias, who is broke, had hoped to sell the apartment and make a killing, since a large Paris flat is premium real estate. Blindsided by the French law, he tries to work out an arrangement with Mathilde and Chloe, only to find them hos- tile and resistant to his suggestions. Mme. Girard knows the law, knows her rights, and will not be budged. Smith turns in a surprisingly subdued performance as the aged Mathilde. The script fails to provide her with those great asides and observations that suit her so well on “Downton Abbey.” While the movie is hardly a comedy, there are opportunities to lighten the tone that are completely over- looked. Smith plays the apartment inhabit- ant with a combination of grandmotherly sweetness and tough-as-nails resolve, but the role is not worth her time and energy. Mathilde may have a few secrets, but the character is not all that interesting and the viewer never truly connects with her. Mathias comes to Paris virtually pen- niless. His father left him only the apart- ment, so he looks to it as a valuable real estate commodity and has already lined up a potential buyer. To Mathilde and Chloe, the apartment is home and contains memo- ries. A battle of wills between Chloe and Mathias uncovers secrets from the past that shed new light on a supposedly untenable position. Thomas brings a good deal of fire to her role, which nicely contrasts with Kline’s low-key performance. When she is on screen, dramatic sparks at least ignite for a time. When she is off screen, the movie plods along. “My Old Lady” is a gloomy film -- not so much in subject matter as in look. Shot in dimly lit rooms or under overcast skies, the film does little to burnish the reputa- tion of Paris as the City of Lights. Lots of potential is squandered. Horovitz’s theatri- cal background helps with performances, but never departs from traditional editing in dialogue exchanges, sticking with tried- and-true objective photography. He sets almost all of the film’s scenes in the apart- ment, only briefly taking his cameras out- side. Viewers see little of Paris other than a glimpse of the Seine and a few narrow streets to establish location. Overall, the movie is stagey and visually unimagina- tive. Rated PG-13, “My Old Lady” is disap- pointing. When an actor of Smith’s caliber comes off so-so, it is clear that the script was lacking and the director simply did not take advantage of her talent. After a prom- ising beginning, the film meanders along and eventually runs out of dramatic steam. October 8, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 27 ‘A Million Ways to Die’ is comic look at Old West perils Amanda Seyfried, Neil Patrick Harris, and Seth MacFarlane in ‘A Million Ways to Die in the West.’ by Dennis Seuling “A Million Ways to Die in the West” (Universal), set in Arizona in 1882, focuses on sheep farmer Albert Stark (Seth MacFar- lane). Albert detests the location and time period destiny has inflicted on him and constantly refers to the innumerable dan- gers facing folks in the West: Indians, gun- slingers, disease, feral animals, accidents, etc. To Albert, the West is death waiting to grab unsuspecting victims. When his girlfriend (Amanda Seyfried) leaves him for a pompous fop (Neil Patrick Harris), Albert’s last iota of self-confidence evaporates, until he meets Anna (Charlize Theron), a new woman in town. Anna, how- ever, is the ex-gal pal of the most dangerous gunman in the Wild West (Liam Neeson). MacFarlane, who also directed, includes numerous sight gags, one-liners, and bits of slapstick, and creates some funny charac- ters in the process, chiefly the local prosti- tute (Sarah Silverman) who but refuses to consummate her relationship with her boy- friend (Giovanni Ribisi) until after they are married. Neeson, known for his tough guy roles in the “Taken” movies and the current “A Walk Among the Tombstones,” is excel- lent at sending up the image of the black- clad bad guy and contributes to some of the film’s funniest scenes. Theron’s Anna proves a very attrac- tive foil for Albert and serves as Abbott to his Costello, setting up gags as “straight man.” Harris has fun as the richest man in town who shows off his affluence with an elaborately waxed mustache. He even gets a chance to exercise his musical comedy skills in a loopy hoedown sequence. This ground has been covered before in Mel Brooks’ “Blazing Saddles,” but paro- dying Western flicks still provides rich pay dirt. MacFarlane’s theme of danger every- where underscores the gags as poor Albert tries to cope with all manner of adversity merely to make it to the next day. The Blu-ray DVD combo pack con- tains the R-rated theatrical version and an unrated edition. Bonuses include a gag reel, feature commentary, deleted and alternate scenes, an alternate opening and ending, and adigital copy. “Edge of Tomorrow” (Warner) unfolds in a near future in which an alien race is hammering the Earth in an unrelenting assault, unbeatable by any military unit in the world. Major William Cage (Tom Cruise), an officer who has never seen a day of combat, is unceremoniously dropped into what amounts to a suicide mission. Killed within minutes, Cage finds himself inex- plicably thrown into a time loop that forces him to live out the same brutal combat over and over, fighting and dying again and again. But with each battle Cage, alongside Special Forces warrior Rita Vrataski (Emily Blunt), becomes increasingly skilled, and each repeated encounter gets them one step closer to defeating the enemy. Time travel has countless possibili- ties for filmmakers, and the variation here is interesting — a sort of sci-fi version of “Groundhog Day,” with each “death” fueling Cage with improved abilities and knowledge of how to prevail. The action sequences are staged dramatically by direc- tor Doug Liman (“The Bourne Identity”), who balances the bloodbath scenes with clever doses of dark humor. Blunt channels Sarah Connor from “The Terminator II” — the war-hardened veteran whose skills include wielding huge cannon-like weap- ons and fearlessly confronting a seemingly indestructible adversary. Extras on the 3D Blu-ray combo pack include deleted scenes, a digital copy, and four featurettes. The standard Blu- ray combo pack contains the same bonus extras. “Million Dollar Arm” (Disney), based on a true story, follows JB Bernstein (Jon Hamm), a once successful sports agent who is being edged out by bigger, sharper com- petitors. While watching a cricket match in India on late-night TV, JB comes up with a radical plan: Why not go to India to find the (continued on Crossword page) Page 28 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • October 8, 2014 DVD releases (continued from Restaurant page) next baseball pitching sensation? He heads to Mumbai with a cantankerous scout (Alan Arkin) and stages a televised nationwide competition called “Million Dollar Arm.” Out of 40,000 competitors, two 18-year-old ﬁnalists, Rinku (Suraj Sharma, “Life of Pi”) and Dinesh (Madhur Mittal), emerge as winners and JB brings them to the United States with the goal of getting them signed by a Major League team. As the boys undergo rigorous training and adjust to an entirely new way of life, they look to JB for guidance. The movie follows a predictable, amiable path to a rous- ing ﬁnale. The growing, changing relationship between the boys and their mentor is the hook that draws viewers in and sustains interest. Bonus extras on the Blu-ray edition include a digital copy, deleted scenes, outtakes, an alternate ending, and three featurettes. “Houdini” (Lionsgate) stars Oscar winner Adrien Brody as the escape artist who found fame by defying death with incredible stunts and illusions. This four-hour mini-series attempts to capture every aspect of a full life, but this results in padding and wordiness, with too much informa- tion, annoying voice-over narration, and dialogue that never sounds conversational. The series spans the late 1880s, when Houdini (born Ehrich Weiss) ﬁrst decided to pursue magic, through his tours to world capitals as a star, to his death in 1926. Brody projects this driven personality. A highlight is the recreation of Houdini’s stage illu- sions and the crowds’ reactions to them and to Houdini, a genuine superstar of his era. Viewers also see how, late in his career, Houdini became consumed with exposing fake spiritualists, who were thriving at the beginning of the last century on claims they could communicate with the dead. The Blu-ray edition contains the original broadcast version, extended version, digital copy, and four behind-the-scenes featurettes, including a proﬁle of the real Houdini. “The Lusty Men” (Warner Archive) is one of the best ﬁlms made about rodeo life. Based on a “Life” magazine story and co-scripted by cowboy David Dortort, the ﬁlm is ﬁlled with classic dramatic situations. Spinning tales of big money made as a bronco buster, ex-rodeo star Jeff McCloud (Robert Mitchum) wanders into the life of ranch hand Wes Merritt (Arthur Kennedy). Under the guidance of McCloud, Wes becomes a rodeo star despite the protests of his wife, Louise (Susan Hayward), about the dangers. But Louise is also drawn to the stranger. As directed by Nicholas Ray (“Rebel without a Cause”) and photographed by cinematographer Lee Garmes, “The Lusty Men” is ﬁlled with action and impressive stunts. To give the picture a sense of realism, Ray took his cam- eras on location, ﬁlming rodeos in Arizona, Washington, Oregon, and California using real rodeo stars. The movie balances the comfort of family with the draw of excitement and riches on the road, and romanticizes the kind of rugged male Hollywood had exploited for years. Mitchum is espe- cially effective portraying a man whose fame is fading and who must ﬁnd new direction in life. October 8, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 29 Wyckoff Wanderings Wyckoff Y presents ‘Fright Night’ Opera 691, the Wyckoff YMCA’s in-house opera com- pany, will present “Fright Night” just in time for Halloween. This two-act program includes spooky music in Act I and Gian Carlo Menotti’s “The Medium” in Act II. Professional opera singers, the Studio 691 Dance Company, and a youth ensemble of Bergen County residents will perform “Fright Night” on the Y’s Carl Pfeifer Performing Arts Stage on Friday, Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 for adults, $25 for seniors and students, and $15 for children. Champagne and sweet treat will be available during intermission. Visit www.wyckoffymca.org to purchase tickets or call the Y at (201) 891-2081. Concert series continues Grace United Methodist Church at 555 Russell Avenue will present its fifth annual “Music Feeds the Soul” concert on Sunday, Oct. 19. The 4 p.m. concert will feature vocalists Lori Vanderaa, Steve Gant, and “The Joyful Silvertones,” instrumentalists Kevin Cummines and Melissa Kay, and others. The suggested donation is $8 and one non-perishable food item. Proceeds from the concert will go to CUMAC Food Pantry in Paterson. For more information, contact the church office at (201) 891-4595 or e-mail KVanderaa@hotmail.com. For infor- mation about CUMAC and a list of recommended food items, visit www.cumacecho.org. Valley Hospital Auxiliary sets fundraiser The Wyckoff Branch of the Valley Hospital Auxiliary and Tons of Toys in Wyckoff is holding a fundraiser to ben- Drug Take-back earns USDEA praise The Wyckoff Police Department was praised by the United States Drug Enforcement Agency for another successful run of Operation Take-back on Saturday, Sept. 27. Wyckoff police reported that 289 Wyckoff residents dropped off 217 pounds of prescription and over-the- counter drugs at Wyckoff Police Headquarters. The township has taken part in the USDEA-sponsored Operation Take-back since 2010 and has collected 1,635 pounds of unused or outdated drugs since the inception of the program. Police point out that leaving drugs in medicine cabinets or other locations where youngsters or older efit the Breast Surgery Program at the Luckow Pavilion and the Valley Home Care’s Butterflies Program. Visitors to Tons of Toys at 315 Franklin Avenue may decorate Halloween characters for a donation. The decora- tions will be hung in the store through Oct. 31. Participants may decorate a ghost for a $1 donation, a pumpkin for a $5 donation, or a bat for a $10 donation. No purchase at the store is necessary. The Valley Hospital Auxiliary’s pledge is to raise $1.5 million for the expansion of the hospital’s Breast Surgery Program at the Luckow Pavilion, and to support Valley Home Care’s Butterflies Program, a palliative care and hos- pice program for children. Auxiliary holds Fish & Chips Dinner The Wyckoff Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will host its second annual Fish & Chips Dinner on Saturday, Oct. 18. The event will be held at Protection Fire Com- people may take them by mistake or misjudge dosages is potentially dangerous. Law enforcement officials report that some teenagers become addicted to heroin by first becoming addicted to prescription pain-killers and then finding out that street heroin is cheaper. Once the drugs are dropped off at Wyckoff Police Headquarters, the USDEA picks them up and inciner- ates them in their containers. No record is kept of whose drugs were turned in for incineration, so the privacy of the residents is protected. Anyone who has questions about drug disposal is invited to call Wyckoff Detective Sergeant Mike Musto at (201) 891-2121. pany 1 on Scott Plaza from 5 to 7 p.m. The dinner will be catered by Argyle’s of Kearny. Chicken will be available with advanced notice only. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children under eight. Call (201) 891-1348 to pur- chase tickets. Lacrosse registration announced Registration for the 2015 spring lacrosse season for boys and girls in grades three through eight is under way and will continue through Oct. 31. Registration may be completed at https://register.communitypass.net/Wyckoff. Space is lim- ited, and early registration is encourages. The registration fee is $85. The recreation department no longer handles each player’s registration with US Lacrosse. Membership is still required by the league, and players should register at www. uslacrosse.org. (continued on page 30) Letters to the Editor (continued from page 12) Vassilios (4) are directly impacted by the education they receive. We have a vested interest in ensuring that our board of education functions in the manner that reflects the values we teach our children: those of respectful dis- course and good intentions. I want to see our school and town’s reputation shine. I have a successful litigation practice in Hackensack, and serve as a mediator in Passaic County and an arbitrator in Bergen County courthouses. I will leverage my skills as a mediator and negotiator to work with fellow trustees to make sure the right questions are asked and make deci- sions that promote efficiencies and academic excellence. I am confident that my professional experience and com- munity involvement will enable me to be an informed and productive member of the board of education. As both a taxpayer and a parent, I understand the importance of balancing strong fiscal responsibility with ensuring our children’s education will not be compro- mised. I will work to balance this within the tight budget constraints that Franklin Lakes taxpayers expect to be maintained. I will be a new voice with a fresh approach for our board of education and would be honored to have your vote on Nov. 4. Peter Koulikourdis Franklin Lakes McGowan brings experience to board Dear Editor: School board trustees are volunteers we elect to rep- resent us and should all be commended for their public service. Specifically, I would like to recognize Susan McGowan and thank her for all that she has done to move our district forward. I have known Susan for over five years and know her to be a straightforward, independent thinker who is able to make tough decisions and will vote to re-elect her to the Franklin Lakes Board of Education, so she can continue the work she began four years ago. Susan invests countless hours in educating herself, and not only about the issues that are specific to our district. She also engages in professional development opportuni- ties at the county and state levels in order to fully under- stand all of the issues facing public education today. As an award-winning advocate for public education, Susan is someone who has demonstrated a passionate commit- ment and unwavering dedication to serving our commu- nity. From supporting advancements in curriculum and programs that challenge and enrich our students’ learning experience to approving budgets that are accountable and responsive to taxpayers, Susan is a trustee I am confident will continue to be a responsible voice on the Franklin Lakes Board of Education. On Nov. 4, please join me and vote for experience, dedication, fiscal accountability, and a trustee who is committed to excellence in public education and re-elect Susan McGowan. Lauren Pizza Franklin Lakes Urges support for Vicki Holst Dear Editor: I invite the residents of Franklin Lakes to join me in voting for my wife, Vicki Holst, for Franklin Lakes Board of Education. While many community members have already seen what I know and love about Vicki, please let me take a moment to share it with you: Her passion and dedication to helping others. Vicki’s Wisconsin farm upbringing instilled strong values and a commitment to community in her, and I’ve seen her impact Franklin Lakes in a positive way, just as she has wherever we have lived. She has served on the board and as president of the Twins’ Mothers Club of Bergen County along with several professional boards. Vicki leads several committees in our church, volunteers with our family to feed the homeless, and is a consistent helper at PTA events. Over the last five years, she has even turned our twins’ birthday party into an annual fundraiser, encouraging local children and their families to give to the less fortunate. In keeping with her community-mindedness, Vicki attends board of education meetings and participates respectfully to be an advocate for the children and resi- dents of Franklin Lakes. Her past board experiences dem- onstrate her ability to affect consensus, and her slogan “Soar Together” invites us to join her as she strives to continue excellence in our schools while being mindful of budgetary constraints. Vicki’s genuine nature is infectious and inherently encourages the collaboration which is necessary on the board of education. Her whole-hearted manner is matched by her tenacity, intelligence, and generosity. Those who have worked with her in any arena, including multiple dis- trict committees, know they can trust her and that she puts 100 percent into anything she signs up for. You can trust her, too. Let’s “Soar Together” and vote Vicki Holst on Nov. 4! Bernie Holst III Franklin Lakes Endorses Dixon for school board Dear Editor: This is submitted in support of the candidacy of Randy Dixon to the Franklin Lakes Board of Education. Randy will be a force for transparency, fiscal oversight, and a vision for curriculum creativity. He will bring his unique ability to create a collaborative approach to problem solv- ing. I have known Randy for more than a decade and was very pleased to learn he wanted to serve on the board. My own 15 years serving on the boards in my commu- nity compelled me to encourage his decision. Randy has been a major force in our church to enrich the curriculum we adopted and at our meetings he has helped to keep us focused on the needs of our children as the first priority. The Franklin Lakes community will be well served by Randy as a member of the board of education. Herbert Ouida River Edge Page 30 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • October 8, 2014 Obituaries Helen R. Antenucci Helen R. Antenucci of Midland Park, formerly of Ridgewood and Wyckoff, died Sept. 25. She was 82. Before retiring in 1963, she was a secretary to the chairman of the board at Merrill Lynch in New York City. She was a member of the Ridgewood Country Club in Paramus and Jonathan’s Landing Golf Club in Jupiter, Florida. She is sur- vived by her children Carl Steven Antenucci, Paul Charles Antenucci, and Laura A. Anderson. She is also survived by three grandchildren and her siblings Arthur Rynander and Patricia Thompson. She was predeceased by her husband Carl A. Antenucci. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to the ALS Association, Gift Processing Center, P.O. Box 6051, Albert Lea, MN 56007. Ruth M. Carlock Ruth M. Carlock, nee Bridges, of Wayne, formerly of Midland Park, died Sept. 11. She was 92. Before retiring, she was an executive secretary with First National City Bank in New York City. She was a member of Parents with- out Partners in Oakland, THEO (To Help Each Other) in Franklin Lakes, the Saint Agnes Dancing Group in Little Falls, the Underhill Genealogical Society in Oyster Bay, New York, and the Paterson Historical Society. She is sur- vived by her son Dr. John T. Carlock, five grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat-Caggiano Funeral Home in Fair Lawn. Don DeBlaey Don DeBlaey of Durham, North Carolina, formerly of Midland Park, died Sept. 29. He was 82. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a Midland Park volunteer firefighter and served as fire chief. Before retir- ing in 1998, he was employed as a refrigeration engineer. He is survived by his daughters Deborah Vuolo of Roxboro, North Carolina; and Roni Schutt and Donna Russell, both of Mebane, North Carolina. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, one step great- grandchild, and his brother Gordon DeBlaey of Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was predeceased by his wife Patricia Flannery DeBlaey and his brother Paul DeBlaey. Arrange- ments were made by McClure Funeral Home in Mebane, North Carolina. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Research Association at 1-800-272-3900 or www.alz.org. Jane M. Gagler Jane M. Gagler, nee McCorry, of Midland Park died Sept. 30. She was 95. She was a parishioner of the Church of the Nativity in Midland Park. She is survived by her chil- dren Diane Winters of Ringwood, Larry Gagler of New York City, and Philip Gagler of Monroe, New York. She is also survived by six grandchildren and her sister Grace Weeks. She was predeceased by her husband Henry R. Gagler and her sisters Mary Waldron and Betty Canevari. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat-Vermeulen Memorial Home in Franklin Lakes. Memorial donations may be made to the Waldwick Public Library, 19 East Prospect Street, Waldwick, NJ 07463 or the Midland Park Ambulance Corps, 42 Pierce Avenue, Midland Park, NJ 07432. Marie B. Hesse Marie B. Hesse of Ridgewood died Sept. 24. She is sur- vived by her daughters Barbara Nickau and Debra Hauen- stein and one grandson. Memorial donations may be made to American Heart Association. Elvira ‘Prim’ Laneve Elvira “Prim” Laneve of Franklin Lakes, formerly of Haledon, died Sept. 30. She was 95. She worked as a wait- ress for Hamburger Express in Paterson and was a parish- ioner of Saint Anthony’s R.C. Church in Hawthorne. She is survived by her children Joanne Herrmann of North Hale- don and Joseph Laneve Jr. of New York City. She is also survived by four grandchildren and seven great-grandchil- dren. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph Laneve. Arrangements were made by Browning Forshay Funeral Home in Hawthorne. Memorial donations may be made to Saint Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Mem- phis, TN 38105. Charles Scalia Charles Scalia of Upper Saddle River, formerly of Hack- ensack and Garfield, died Sept. 29. He was 87. He was the co-founder of Charles Jewelers. He was a past president and long time member of Hackensack Rotary Club, and a member of the Knights of Columbus, Trinity Council #747. He is survived by his wife Loretta (nee Monaco) and his children Donna, Charles Jr., and Janice Scalia-Booz. He is also survived by four grandchildren. Arrangements were made by G. Thomas Gentile Funeral Home in Hackensack. Memorial donations may be made to Tomorrow’s Chil- dren’s Fund, 30 Prospect Avenue, Hackensack, NJ 07601. Barbara Tornichia Barbara Tornichia, nee Johnson, of Cape Coral, Florida, formerly of Franklin Lakes, died Sept. 28. She was 65. She was a volunteer with the Franklin Lakes Junior Athletics and the Ramapo Boosters. She was a homemaker. In her earlier years, she was a flight attendant with TWA Air- lines. She is survived by her husband, Michael Tornichia of Mahwah and Cape Coral, Florida and her children Michael B. Tornichia of New York City and Keith Tornichia of Ramsey. She is also survived by two grandchildren, and her brother Thomas Johnson of Durham, North Carolina. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to LM Sar- coma Direct Research, P.O. Box 52697, Tulsa, OK 74152 or the Valley Hospital Foundation, Valley Hospice, 223 North Van Dien Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450. Wyckoff Wanderings (continued from page 29) The lacrosse season will begin March 1, 2015 and will continue through May. Teams will practice a minimum of twice a week and will play at least two games a week. Attendance at practices is expected in order to be able to participate in the games. Boys and girls in third and fourth grades will also be able to participate in the spring baseball and softball pro- grams. Once a child is in fifth grade, he or she will have to choose between lacrosse and baseball/softball. The deadline to register for first and second grade lacrosse is Oct. 19. This co-ed program meets on Saturdays at 9 a.m. for children in first grade, and at 10:15 a.m. for those in second grade. This program will be held Nov. 22 through Dec. 20. The program is limited to the first 50 reg- istrants in each grade. The fee is $60. For more information, call the Wyckoff Recreation Department at (201) 891-3350, e-mail wyckoffrec@wyckoff- nj.com, or visit www.wyckoff-nj.com. Author to tell ‘Ghost Stories’ Don Everett Smith Jr. will present “Ghost Stories” to the Woman’s Club of Wyckoff on Wednesday, Oct. 15. Smith is the author of “The Goffle Road Murder of Passaic County.” The club will meet at 1 p.m. and Smith’s presentation will begin at 1:45 p.m. The public is invited. Refreshments will be served. The club meets at 176 Wyckoff Avenue. For more infor- mation, call (201) 891-4426. Learn to make a fall planter Wyckoff Area Garden Club member Lauren Faustini will demonstrate how to make a “fall-o-ween” planter at the club’s Wednesday, Oct. 8 meeting. The group will meet at 7 p.m. and Faustini’s presentation will begin at 7:30 p.m. The club meets in the Monroe Room at the Wyckoff Public Library at 200 Woodland Avenue. Faustini will also share some of the techniques and ideas she uses when making seasonal changes to her urns. All are invited. For more information, call (201) 723- 1065 or visit wyckoffgc.org. Bereavement support groups forming Beginning Oct. 14, the Church of Saint Elizabeth in Wyckoff will hold two Bereavement Support Groups for individuals who have experienced a loss at least three months ago. The program will be held on eight Tuesdays in the Amadeus Room on the second floor of the church’s parish center at 700 Wyckoff Avenue. The morning meeting will meet from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and an evening session will be held from 7:30 to 9 p.m. This program, which is open to men and women of all faiths, will be guided by trained, experienced leaders who have also lost loved ones. Advance registration is requested. For additional information and to register, call (201) 891- 1122, extension 266. Library hosts programs for teens The Wyckoff Public Library has announced two new programs for ‘tweens and teens this October. The programs are held in the library’s Monroe Room at 200 Woodland Avenue. Registration is required and may be completed at wyckofflibrary.org. The Teen Advisory Group will meet Oct. 8 from 5 to 6 p.m. TAG is open to youngsters who are interest in their library and want their voices to be heard. Snacks will be served. On Thursday, Oct. 16, adults and students are invited to a panel discussion about writing and publishing teen novels. The discussion will feature Alison Formento and several young adult authors and will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. For more information call (201) 891-4866. 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. 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Future! FREE Brochure.1- October 8, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 33 Franklin Lakes Scribe Meet the mayor & police chief Franklin Lakes Mayor Frank Bivona welcomes resi- dents to his Oct. 14 “Meet the Mayor” session. The program will be held at 7 p.m. in the council chambers at Franklin Lakes Borough Hall, 480 DeKorte Drive in Franklin Lakes. Those who attend will have an opportunity to speak with the mayor and newly-appointed Chief of Police Carmine Pezzuti. Bivona and Pezzuti will answer questions from the public. Topics that may be discussed include criminal activ- ity in the borough, renovations scheduled for police head- quarters, and other issues of concern. Board of education to meet The Franklin Lakes Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 14. The meeting will be held at 8 p.m. in the music room at Franklin Lakes Middle School, 755 Franklin Avenue in Franklin Lakes. Sylvia Taylor exhibit announced The Gallery at High Mountain Presbyterian Church, 730 Franklin Lake Road in Franklin Lakes, will present works by artist Sylvia Taylor during the month of October. Taylor, who resides in a renovated 1905 firehouse in the Valley Arts District in Orange, creates one-of-a-kind col- lages and studio jewelry. Taylor studied at California College of Arts and Crafts in Oakland, California and at Montclair State University. She has exhibited extensively in the area. Admission is free of charge. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more infor- mation, contact the church office at (201) 891-0511 or pcflmgr@yahoo.com. Panel discussion scheduled Temple Emanuel of North Jersey will host “The Private Lives of Public Figures: How Much Should We Know? How Much Should We Care?” on Tuesday, Oct. 21. This panel discussion will be held from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the temple at 558 High Mountain Road. Panelists will include Dr. Charles L. Flynn, president, The College of Mount Saint Vincent; Rabbi Irwin Huber- man, rabbi of Congregation Tifereth Israel in Glen Cove, New York and former communications director for two Canadian Cabinet ministers; Rabbi Dr. Jonathan Rosen- baum, president emeritus and professor emeritus of Jewish Studies, Gratz College and visiting scholar, University of Pennsylvania; and The Honorable Linda Schwager, mayor of Oakland, and president of the Bergen County Bar Asso- ciation. Rabbi Joseph H. Prouser will serve as moderator. The program will address the questions: Should moral lapses disqualify a political candidate, clergy, or a lay leader in a religious community? Would you vote for an avowed atheist or a philanderer? What effect does moral turpitude in public leaders, such as sports figures, have on the com- munity and on children? Is private morality a predictor of worthiness for public trust? Is it true that “The greater the man, the greater the impulse to sin?” 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 awareness 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, diag- nosis, 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. 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 scientist. The film is rated PG and runs for 129 minutes. We welcome press releases from our readers. Items may be sent to editorial@villadom.com. Deadline is Wednes- day at noon the week prior to publication. Wayne Aoki (continued from page 10) Certified Public Accountants, the Hawaii Society of CPAs, and the US-Japan Council. He has served as a member of the board of directors of Northstar Outdoor Adventures Japan and is past president of the Hawaii Tax Foundation and past treasurer of Samaritan Counseling Center of Hawaii. Atlantic Stewardship Bank President and Chief Execu- tive Officer Paul Van Ostenbridge stated, “We welcome Wayne Aoki to the board of directors. He is deeply com- mitted to the goals of the corporation and the bank and he is a firm believer in our tithing program. We are proud to have him on our team.” Page 34 THE VILLADOM TIMES I & III • October 8, 2014 Tips to help keep pests from becoming a nuisance Pests can be a nuisance. Whether they are in the yard or invading a home’s interior when the cold weather arrives, pests are unwelcome. While some pest problems require the use of pesticides, homeowners can begin by taking a few basic steps to keep pests from becoming a serious issue. Cut off food sources. One of the primary reasons pests infiltrate a home is to get food. Homeowners who do not create opportunities for pests to eat might be able to pre- vent infestations without the need for pesticides. When storing items in a pantry, make sure all boxes and bags are tightly sealed. Many pests can easily access food sources stored in cardboard boxes, so homeowners with roach or ant infestations might want to consider storing cereal, sugar, and flour in sealable plastic containers that such pests cannot penetrate. Keep a tidy house. Pests do not only access food sources stored in the pantry. A dirty house is also very inviting to pests, who can feast on crumbs left behind on floors and tables. Do not leave crumbs on tables or coun- tertops. Such scraps might not seem like much of a meal, but will serve as a great source of food for hungry pests. Sweep and mop kitchen floors to remove any traces of food that might have fallen on the ground, and be sure to vacuum around the table. Don’t be sunk by the sink. A dirty sink is another attraction pests cannot resist. If your sink does not have a garbage disposal, install a food trap on the drain so food is not washing down the drain, where it can stick to the side of the pipe and attract pests. Dirty dishes should be cleaned immediately. If allowed to sit in the sink for hours or overnight, dirty dishes will attract hungry pests, so clean the dishes. Give the sink a quick cleaning once the dishes have been washed. Stay dry. Water is very attractive to pests, and roaches in particular. A very small amount of water is all some roaches need to feel satisfied, so all surfaces and sinks should be kept dry. Drain water from the sink, as a sink full of water is attractive to roaches because they know how to swim and can use water as a food source. Leaky plumbing should also be addressed, as leaky faucets, hoses, and pipes may create a pest-friendly environment that is difficult to eradicate once it has been established. Address leaks around the house. A pest infestation also may be a byproduct of leaks around the house. Cracks or openings along the baseboards or behind the sink can create a point of entry for hungry pests, so seal any such cracks or openings as soon as possible. Pests also may enter a home through holes in window screens or march right in through the front door if there is any space between the bottom of the door and the floor. These repairs are both simple and effective at preventing pests from entering a home. Clear out clutter. Cluttered areas make great hiding places for pests. Stacks of old newspapers or magazines can obscure pests, and homeowners might have a full infestation without even knowing it. Removing such clut- ter eliminates potential hiding places for pests. October 8, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 35 Eco-friendly yard work can save energy & money Autumn marks the time to transition from the hot days of summer to the chilly weather of winter. As people remove sweaters and long pants from storage, cleaning up their yards may also be on their minds. Fall is a season of beautiful foliage, but once that magical color show is over, thou- sands of leaves have fallen to the ground, necessitating a few weekends worth of yard work. Some homeowners may be on the lookout for environmentally friendly ways to handle autumn yard work, and thankfully there are plenty of eco-friendly ways to tackle such tasks. The tallest task with regard to fall yard work is collecting the leaves. Some homeowners prefer to wait until all of the leaves have fallen before starting the collection process, while others handle the task in stages to make it more man- ageable. Regardless of the timing of this task, skip the noisy gas- or electric-pow- ered leaf blower in favor of a reliable rake. Raking not only collects the leaves, but also helps men and women burn calories while ensuring they are not creating any noise or air pollution. Invest in a durable, ergonomic rake to get the job done quickly and without injury. Innovators are constantly reinventing the rake, and now there are designs that do not trap leaves, saving homeowners from the time-consuming tasks of cleaning the rake’s teeth. Rake on a calm day so the wind will not thwart your efforts. When it comes time to bag the leaves, use biodegradable paper bags or look for mesh-like bags that are made from corn- starch. These are more eco-friendly than plastic bags, which can take much longer to decompose. It is not necessary to dispose of all the leaves. Shred some to use as mulch, which can prevent soil erosion during the winter. Some leaves can be added to compost piles or used as a soil amendment in plant- ing beds. Autumn is an ideal time of year to get started on building a compost bin. Take advantage of the cooler temperatures to make outdoor work more comfortable. According to the Audubon Society, American yards generate two tons of clip- pings each year. A lot of that waste ends up being bagged and hauled away. As an alternative, consider composting leaves and grass trimmings to use as valuable fer- tilizer come the spring planting season. When choosing a location for compost bins, be sure to place them a good distance away from the house but near enough to the garden beds. Most yard waste and food debris can be added to the compost pile. Just avoid animal products, which can produce harmful bacteria. Keep the compost damp and turn it periodically to facilitate the decomposition process. Soak finished compost in water to create compost tea. This liquid mixture can be sprayed on lawns in the fall to give the yard a nutrient boost that promotes healthy growth when the warmer weather returns. Eco-friendly lawn care can save energy, money, and natural resources. Page 36 THE VILLADOM TIMES I & III • October 8, 2014