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Extended weekend hours announced for mail-in ballots The Bergen County Clerk’s Office has extended week- end hours to encourage voters who may not be able to get to the polls on Election Day to cast their votes by mail. Although Oct. 28 is the last day to apply for a vote-by-mail ballot for the Nov. 4 general election, voters still have up to 3 p.m. on Nov. 3 to bring their vote-by-mail ballot in person to the Bergen County Clerk’s Office. The Bergen County Clerk’s Elections Division will be open on Saturday, Oct. 25 and Sunday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 1 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The clerk’s office is located at 1 Bergen Plaza in Hack- ensack. For more information, call (201) 336-7070. Hermitage gets ‘gamey’ with Reebel Wellness The Hermitage Museum’s Education Center is part- nering with Reebel Wellness in Waldwick for a one-day event on Oct. 25. Families are invited to enjoy a day of fun and games from the past mixed together with modern day activities at the studio at 160 Hopper Avenue in Waldwick. Two sessions are scheduled: The first is from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and the second will be from 2:30 to 4 p.m. The cost is $7 per student age 13 and up and $3 for a child age 12 and under. AARP members will pay $5 per person. Space is limited and reservations are preferred. Refresh- ments will be available. To register, call Reebel Wellness at (201) 887-2337. Fifty percent of the proceeds will benefit children’s educational programs at The Hermitage. Families will participate hands-on in entertaining “brain games” that will get both the body and brain moving. Trivia games from the past, music-filled mindbenders, and brief meditations for kids and families will be featured. A lim- ited selection of pumpkins will be available for picking. Reebel Wellness, formerly The Brain Studio, is a social enterprise that has been a pioneer in designing and deliver- ing brain training programs in Bergen and Rockland coun- ties since 2005. Participants ranging from preschoolers to nursing home residents have benefitted from Reebel’s wide variety of workshops. The Hermitage, a National Historic Landmark, is one of the nation’s outstanding examples of domestic Gothic Revival architecture and is open for guided tours. The building is located at 335 North Franklin Turnpike in Ho- Ho-Kus. Ridgewood YMCA slates Halloween event All are invited to enjoy a day of Halloween fun at the Ridgewood YMCA on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will include pumpkin painting, crafts, games, music, and more. Families are encouraged to par- ticipate and are welcome to come in costume. Halloween Family Fun Day is free and open to all community members. For further information, contact Mike Rainere at (201) 444-5600, extension 339 or e-mail mrainere@ridgewoodymca.org. Pizzarelli to perform at benefit Legendary jazz guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli will per- form at the Saint Joseph’s Home at 140 Shepherds Lane in Totowa on Sunday, Nov. 9. The concert will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. and is a benefit for the Little Sisters of the Poor. Joe Caroselli will also be performing in addition to serving as emcee. Tickets are $30 and include refreshments. To purchase tickets, make checks payable to “Auxiliary of the Little Sisters of the Poor” and mail to: Joann Van Splinter, 18 Minerva Avenue, Hawthorne, NJ 07506. Deadline for res- ervations is Nov. 3. ASB Vice President & Regional Manager Raymond Santhouse and Assistant Vice President & Wyckoff Branch Man- ager Karen Mullane with the members of the Japanese community banking delegation. A 22-member Japanese community banking delega- tion recently visited the Atlantic Stewardship Bank in Wyckoff to learn about best practices and trends in com- munity banking. Topics of discussion included strate- gies/policies to integrate and connect with the local community, methods to successfully compete against and differentiate from national bank competitors in the region, Atlantic Stewardship Bank’s unique tithing pro- gram, innovative and unique products and services, and exceptional personal customer service. The delegation was comprised of representatives from 18 different Japanese banks, most of which are agricultural institutions. In addition to Atlantic Stew- ardship Bank, the delegation also visited Citibank in New York. ASB Vice President & Regional Manager Raymond Santhouse and Assistant Vice President & Wyckoff Branch Manager Karen Mullane were available to For more information, contact Joann Van Splinter at (201) 447-6400 or jvs@lan-nj.com. Learn about supplements Van Dyk Health Care at Park Place will present “To Supplement or Not to Supplement” on Tuesday, Oct. 28. This program will be held at 7 p.m. in the community room at Van Dyk Park Place, 644 Goffle Road in Hawthorne. Speakers Howard Frauwirth, MD and Janet Brancato, MS RD will discuss the pros and cons of taking supplements like calcium, vitamin D, magnesium, and protein, and the impact they have on the body. RSVP to www.vandykcares. com/supplements or call (973) 636-7000. Light refresh- ments will be served. Book Sale announced The New Friends of the Oakland Public Library will hold the group’s Fifth Annual Book Sale Oct. 24, 25, and 26 at the library located at 2 Municipal Plaza in Oakland. The sale will be open 5 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 24, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 25, and noon to 4 p.m. on Oct. 26. Over 6,000 gently-used books in all categories will be available at “marked to sell” prices. The sale features an assortment of fiction and non-fiction in both paperback and hard cover, and a large selection of children’s and young adult books. This year’s sale will include an exceptional array of biographies, religion, history, and reference books; CD’s; movies; and puzzles. Proceeds from the sale benefit programs at the Oakland Library. For more information, contact Ronnie Levine at (201) 337-5874. DAR announces Revolutionary Tea The public is invited to an Oct. 27 Revolutionary Tea hosted by the Saddle River Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The event will be held at noon at the Midland Park Library, 250 Godwin Avenue in Midland Park. Guest speaker Stacy Roth will explain why tea was so important in the lives of 18 th century people that fashion- conscious families posed for portraits with their tea sets. Did Great Britain lose her American colonies over “the cup that cheers?” Find out at this unusual costumed presen- answer the delegation’s questions regarding issues and topics relevant to community banking in both the U.S. and Japan. “We are honored that the Japanese community bank- ing delegation once again chose to visit Atlantic Stew- ardship Bank,” said Santhouse. “It is a privilege to be selected as one of the banks that the Japanese delegation continues to include in their study of community bank- ing best practices and trends.” Atlantic Stewardship Bank maintains banking locations in Midland Park, Montville, North Hale- don, Pequannock, Ridgewood, Waldwick, Westwood, Wyckoff, two offices in Hawthorne, and two offices in Wayne. Established in 1985, ASB is a full-service com- munity bank serving both individuals and businesses. The bank is a subsidiary of Stewardship Financial Cor- poration trading on the NASDAQ under the symbol SSFN. The bank’s website is www.asbnow.com. tation that will include tea lore, history, songs, poetry, and a living history display and demonstration. Each attendee (continued on page 24) October 22, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 3 Franklin Lakes Borough to limit non-residents at VFW parking lot by Frank J. McMahon The Franklin Lakes Council has decided to reduce the number of park- ing permits it will issue to non-residents to avoid potential overcrowding at the Veterans of Foreign Wars parking lot at Pulis and Franklin avenues. The council is concerned that more non-residents might apply for tags to park at the VFW lot due to the proposed increase in Wyckoff’s parking fees. According to published reports, Wyckoff has proposed a $250 fee for its residents who use the Park and Ride facil- ity at the Wyckoff Community Park, which is located at Wyckoff and Russell avenues, and a $500 fee for non-residents. The pro- posal calls for a summer work program fee of $25 a month, or $75 for the season. Park and Ride permits are currently $65 for residents and $200 for non-resi- dents. Township officials say the proposed increase is meant to offset the cost of maintaining the parking lot property. At the last work session, the Franklin Lakes Council reviewed Borough Clerk Sally Bleeker’s study of the current fee structure at the VFW lot. According to her report, the cost to purchase a VFW park- ing lot tag is $35 for residents and $160 for non-residents. The number of nonresident tags issued is limited to 35. Vehicles must have a tag to park in the lot between the hours of 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. The borough provides the Franklin Avenue Middle School with unlimited tags at no cost. Members of the Franklin Lakes Senior Citizens organization also get unlimited tags at no cost, while the VFW was given 20 tags years ago and never asked for more. In addition, the Office of Emergency Management has four tags. Bleeker reported that 24 tags were sold to nonresidents in 2014, while 214 tags were renewed and 107 new tags were sold. “A parking tag does not guarantee a space,” Bleeker pointed out, “but we never had someone complain that they could not get a space.” The parking lot is open to anyone, including school visitors, after 2 p.m. on weekdays and on weekends, and the park- ing tags must be hung from the rear view mirror of the vehicle and must be clearly visible. After a brief discussion, the coun- cil agreed to reduce the maximum number of tags that would be sold to non-residents to 25 in order to prevent an increase in the number of non-resident tags that are issued. Since 2008, parking at the VFW lot has been the subject of several ordinances that restricted commuter time parking to residents only and then allowed non-resi- dents to park in this lot during commuting hours. At the end of 2008, the borough council adopted an ordinance restricting the use of the VFW parking lot to residents with the understanding that the use of the lot would be reviewed in six months. That review was conducted in 2009 and showed that the lot had 110 parking spaces, but only about half of the lot was being used, leav- ing room to open up the lot to non-resi- dents. In November 2009, the council adopted an ordinance that allowed non-residents to park in the VFW lot. A certain number of parking tags, as determined by the council, were to be issued at no fee to the Franklin Lakes Board of Education based on the daily parking needs of employees at the Franklin Avenue Middle School, VFW Post 5702 members and others attending events in the VFW building on the site, and members of the Franklin Lakes Senior Citizens organization for use only while attending meetings or events. This ordinance restricted the number of residents who could obtain a parking tag for the VFW lot. Parking tags may be obtained by all Franklin Lakes residents by submitting an application and providing satisfactory proof of residency and paying an annual fee of $35. Non-residents must also submit an application and pay the parking fee of $160 if a parking tag is available. Applica- tions are available in the borough clerk’s office and the parking tags expire as of Jan. 1 each year. Page 4 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • October 22, 2014 Area Candidates prepare for school board election by Frank J. McMahon The candidates for election to the Franklin Lakes (K-8) and Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School boards of education are entering the final weeks of their campaigns leading up to the general election on Nov. 4. There is no competition in the Ramapo Indian Hills election, where six incumbent candidates are running unopposed. Eric David Becker, a Wyckoff resident on the regional board, filed for a full three-year term; Jane Castor, an Oakland representative, filed for a one-year unexpired term; Teresa Kilday, also an Oakland representative, filed for a three-year term; Thomas Madigan, a Wyckoff rep- resentative, filed for an unexpired two-year term; Lisa Sciancalepore, a Franklin Lakes representative, filed for a one-year unexpired term; and Sadie Quinlan, an Oakland representative, filed for a three-year term. In the K-8 board of education campaign, however, there are six candidates seeking election to three available seats. Incumbents Laurence Loprete of White Pine Road and Susan McGowan of Cinnamon Lane are seeking election as are Randy Lee Dixon of Ashmont Road, Victoria E Holst of Pulis Avenue, Peter John Koulikourdis of Shirley Avenue, and Jennifer Marcus of Shinnecock Trail. Dixon has lived in Franklin Lakes for 15 years after living in Connecticut, New York City, and Washing- ton, D.C. He graduated with a degree in sociology from Towson University in Maryland and he has two children: a daughter entering seventh grade at Franklin Avenue Middle School and a son entering third grade at Woodside Avenue School. He is presently the business manager/director of sales for the Ivanka Trump Footwear division of Marc Fisher Footwear, a position he has held since the product launch in 2010. Prior to joining Marc Fisher, he was employed by Nina Footwear as a vice president for 11 years. Dixon has been a Parent Teacher Association member at Colonial Road School, Woodside Avenue School, and the middle school. Holst has been a Franklin Lakes resident since 2007 and has twins who will be entering third grade at Wood- side Avenue Elementary School. She holds a BS in mar- keting and journalism from the University of Wisconsin -- Madison. Her career in marketing and sales has been primarily in the pest management industry, where she served for over 12 years as technical representative in Canada and the northeastern U.S., growing multi-mil- lion dollar territories, teaching continuing education, and serving on the boards of the New Jersey and Mas- sachusetts pest management associations. She currently manages her own business, Twin Grove Marketing, which provides pest control products and consulting to the pest management industry. Koulikourdis was born in the Bronx, New York in 1965. He moved to Bergen County in 1976 and to Franklin Lakes in 2000. He also received his New Jersey real estate license that year. He attended intermediate school and high school in Fort Lee. In 1986, he received a BS degree in management with a minor in marketing. He attended the Quinnipiac School of Law and received a juris doctor degree in 1989. He is currently licensed to practice law in New Jersey, Connecticut, New York, and Washington, D.C. In 2007, he was certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a criminal and civil trial attorney and he has been certified by the New Jersey Superior Court as an arbitrator. He has four children who attend the Woodside Avenue School. Loprete is the current president of the Franklin Lakes Board of Education. He has served as a Franklin Lakes school board trustee for the past four years, having been appointed in September 2010 and then elected to a full three-term in April 2011. He became the board’s president in May of 2013. He has also been the vice president and serves ex officio member of all the board’s committees. He earned a BA degree from Providence College in 1986 and currently works as a senior director in the com- pliance department at McGraw-Hill Financial in New York City, where he has been since 2009. Marcus has lived in the borough for eight years and has children at Colonial Road School and Indian Hills High School. She is an anesthesiologist who practices in sur- gery centers throughout Bergen County. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan, attended the Ross University School of Medicine, and completed her residency in New Jersey. McGowan has served as a Franklin Lakes trustee for the past four years, having been appointed in August 2010 and elected to a full three-term in April 2011. She is chair- person of the board’s Policy Committee, NJSBA/BCSBA representative, PTA liaison, and a member of the Technol- ogy and Personnel committees. McGowan has served as board president and on the board’s Curriculum, Instruc- tion, and Negotiations committees. She has also been the board’s Municipal Alliance representative. She earned a BA in economics from LaSalle Univer- sity and her career included seven years as accounting supervisor for Simpson Thacher and Bartlett in New York and two years as a human resources analyst for KPMG in Montvale. Broadway star to lead workshop The Wyckoff Family YMCA will present a Musical Theater Workshop with Broadway star Jessica Lea Patty on Sunday, Oct. 26. The program will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Wyckoff Family Y, 691 Wyckoff Avenue in Wyckoff. Designed for children in grades three and up, this work- shop will focus on giving young actors the tools necessary to help them stand out from the crowd and take their audi- tion and performance skills to the next level. Students will also take part in a Broadway Movement Master Class. The program will include a musical warm-up, song interpretation and coaching, improvisation, dance combi- nation, and a question and answer session. Each student should prepare one musical theater song of choice for this class, be prepared to dance, and dress comfortably. Stu- dents are also asked to provide sheet music in the correct key. Patty has starred on Broadway as Wednesday Addams in “The Addams Family,” Eva Peron in “Evita,” and in the revival of “A Chorus Line.” She and a professional music director will work with students in this special one day workshop at the Wyckoff Y. The fee is $125 for members and $150 for non-members. Registration may be completed online at www.wyckof- fymca.org or by calling (201) 891-2081. For more informa- tion, contact Laura Toth at laurat@wyckoffymca.org. October 22, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 5 Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • October 22, 2014 October 22, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 7 Midland Park Board dismisses library director after 18 months The Midland Park Memorial Library Board of Trustees last week dismissed Library Director Sue Lazzari for dif- ferences the board felt would not allow proper interaction in the future. She had served on the job since April 2013. “I don’t think the board can function with the director and the board as adversaries,” said Library Trustee Les Andersen. “The relationship is so irreparably damaged, that it couldn’t continue,” he added. After Lazzari was formally notified that she would be the subject of discussion at the board’s October meeting, she asked that the discussion be held in open session. Lazzari allegedly made false accusations against a board member and made other statements the board felt inappropriate rela- tive to the library budget, which she controls. Andersen said, the board treasurer and Finance Com- mittee chairman, claimed Lazzari had been overspending the programs and supplies lines of the 2014 budget, though she was staying within the overall appropriations. The library board receives $455,000 from the borough to run its operations. At its September meeting, the board directed Lazzari to prepare a revised budget reflecting the expected expendi- tures in each of the lines and to bring it for board approval. Library Director Susan Lazzari Andersen said he would no longer sign any checks not backed by funds in the appropriate budget line and, there- fore, not approved by the entire board. Lazzari said it is an acceptable practice to deviate from the originally-budgeted line items, and then the law allows for reconciliation in November of each year. Keeping track of actual expenditures in this way is a tool in the prepara- tion of the following year’s budget. The 2014 budget was prepared and adopted prior to Lazzari assuming the posi- tion. “Apparently the director feels the board adopts the budget, she spends what she wants, but then corrects it at the end of the year, and we have no choice but to go along,” Andersen said. Andersen praised Lazzari for her efforts while in Mid- land Park. “She has done some wonderful things at the library with regular programming and in getting exposure in the press,” he said. Board President Anne Polhemus said the board would be advertising for a new director and plans to hire an interim director as soon as possible. When reached after the meeting, Lazzari declined to comment on the dismissal or what her next step would be. She said, however, that she has the highest regard for the board member she may have offended. “I apologize and deeply regret the harm my comments have caused,” she said. Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • October 22, 2014 Midland Park VAC Open House drew an enthusiastic crowd Members of the Midland Park Volunteer Ambu- lance Corps recently held an Open House at new VAC headquarters and Bolger Community Center at 471 Godwin Avenue. The community was invited to visit the new building and enjoy a barbecue and music provided by a DJ. The vintage barn on the ITT Marlow property was purchased and refurbished by Ridgewood philan- thropist David Bolger and the Bolger Foundation and then turned over to the ambulance corps. Bolger was on hand at the Open House, and is pictured at left with his friend Barbara Shanley. October 22, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 9 Wyckoff Police investigate burglaries, arrest suspect in one case by John Koster The Wyckoff Police Department has investigated three home burglaries and arrested and charged a suspect in one incident. A 23-year-old man who once resided at a home on Grand- view Avenue was found sleeping in a shed with a broken latch when police came out to investigate a burglary at an adjacent home. The owner of the Grandview Avenue house told police that a rear window’s screen had been removed in an attempt to enter the house and a window had been broken in an apparent attempt to enter. The man found in the shed, who has no known present address, was charged with burglary, possession of heroin, possession of narcotics paraphernalia, and possession of burglar tools. He was committed to Bergen County Jail in default of $5,000 bail. Wyckoff Police Sergeant Brian Zivkovich and Patrolman Terrance Murphy handled the investigation on Oct. 10. On Oct. 13, at 11:03 a.m., Wyckoff police responded to a Pace Drive home to investigate an activated burglar alarm. Sergeant Jack McEwan and Sergeant Brian Zivkov- ich discovered that an attempt had been made to pry open a rear door and this action activated an alarm and apparently caused the burglar to flee. Later that same afternoon, a Thomas Place resident came home to find the house burglarized. The house had been entered through a second floor rear window and jew- elry and a computer were reported stolen. On Oct. 15 at 11:18 a.m., a Brewster Road resident received a call from his contracted alarm company stating that his motion detector had been activated. The resident who received the call went home and found that someone had shattered the glass on the rear sliding door and left a hole large enough to walk through in the door pane. The activation of the motion detection, however, frightened the burglar and caused him to flee without stealing anything. A vehicle described as a late-model blue or green Nissan Altima may have been used by a perpetrator in the two most recent burglaries since the car was seen in the neigh- borhood and did not belong to a resident. “As the holidays approach, burglaries tend to be on the increase,” Wyckoff Police Chief Benjamin Fox noted. “Although these recent burglaries happened during the day- time hours, the early hours of darkness create the potential for burglary. Residents who do not arrive home from work Francin, Martone running unopposed Wyckoff Board of Education incumbents Anthony Robert Francin and Louisa Martone are running uncon- tested for re-election to the Wyckoff K-8 school board. First appointed to fill vacancies due to resignations in 2010, Francin and Martone were elected to their first full three-year terms in 2011. Francin, an attorney, has served as labor counsel for A&P Foods, and is a member of the Bergen County Child Placement Review Board. He is also a former president of the Manchester Regional Board of Education and has lived in Wyckoff since 2003. Martone is an adjunct professor at Monmouth Univer- sity, where she supervises student teachers. She has served as president of the Lincoln School PTO and has been active in Cub Scout activities in Wyckoff. She served as New Jersey State Director of the Academic Decathlon for eight years. She and her husband have lived in Wyckoff for 15 years. J. KOSTER until after dark should make sure that the lights in the home are turned on by timers. A completely darkened home in the early evening houses is an easier and clear sign that a home is unoccupied.” Detective Sergeant Michael Musto, Sergeant Zivkovich, and Patrolman Ryan Noon took part in the investigation of the two most recent burglaries, along with Sergeant Kevin Kasak and Patrolman William Plisich. An investigation into the two unsolved burglaries was under way at press time. Detective Sergeant Musto also filed forgery and theft charges against a 22-year-old Florida woman after she cashed a fraudulent check in the amount of $7,241 at a Wyckoff bank. She had been picked up in Allendale for a similar crime and faces an appearance in court. Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • October 22, 2014 Park Windmill Scouts host Baby Bundles Drive The Midland Park Girl Scouts’ Baby Bundles Drive is being held throughout October. This community effort helps local babies get a good start. New and unused baby items are welcome. Collection boxes are located at the Midland Park Library, the Highland and Godwin schools, and Midland Park High School. Needed items include diaper ointments, diapers, wipes, bibs, infant toys, pacifiers, baby wash, nursing items, washcloths, baby lotion, bowls, and spoons. Glass items cannot be accepted. Donations must be new. Open House includes refurbishment option The Friends of the Midland Park Library have equip- ment to repair damaged DVDs and CDs, and will help patrons refurbish their scratched media. Members of the community are invited to bring up to 10 scratched and damaged discs to the Open House on Saturday, Oct. 25. The event will be held from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the library located at 250 Godwin Avenue. For a suggested donation of $2 a disc, or $15 for 10 discs, the Friends will run disc through the refurbishing machine. This group’s fundraising efforts make it possible for library patrons to enjoy a wider range of materials, special programs, and equipment. Currently, the organization is raising funds to tune the piano in the Community Room, enhance technology offerings, purchase more best-selling books, and bring in special programs for all residents. The Friends of the Midland Park Library has been a registered charity with the State of New Jersey since 1930. Church hosts Harvest Dinner The Midland Park United Methodist Church will host its annual Harvest Dinner on Sunday, Oct. 26. The event will begin with a service of thanksgiving at 5 p.m. followed by the pot-luck dinner celebration. Attendees are encour- aged to bring a dish to share. The church is located at 269 Godwin Avenue. For more information, call the church office (201) 445-3787. Lions Club announces fundraisers On Wednesday, Oct. 22, Wendy’s at 31 Godwin Avenue in Midland 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 nec- essary. The Lions are working to raise $5,000 for the next guide dog puppy sponsorship. Upcoming fundraisers include a Nov. 5 Coupon Night at Rosario’s Trattoria, located at 29 Central Avenue in Mid- Considine is EMT graduate An EMT graduation ceremony was held at the Bergen County EMS Training Center. Jack Considine is the newest gradu- ate from the Midland Park Volunteer Ambulance Corps. He is pictured (center) with Midland Park Ambulance Corps officers Donna Bovino, first vice president; Dennis Vajda, captain; Kathleen Donovan, Bergen County executive; and Jeff Allyn, second lieutenant. land Park. The restaurant will donate 20 percent of all pro- ceeds, after tax and gratuity, with the Lions Club coupon. Coupons are available at the Midland Park Library at 250 Godwin Avenue or by calling (201) 444-8601. The fund- raiser will support the charitable works of the Lions Club. Seniors invited to technology workshops The Northwest Bergen Senior Center will present a series of free technology workshops on Wednesday, Oct. 22 at the center located at 46-50 Center Street in Midland Park. Seniors are welcome to learn about the variety of devices on the market today, including computers, tablets, iPads, and mobile phones. The day’s schedule will include “Personal Computer vs. iPad: Which is Right for Me?” at 10 a.m. “Am I Smart Enough for a Smartphone?” will follow at 12:30 p.m. “Demystifying Windows 8” and “Meet the iPad” will both be held at 2 p.m. Seniors are also welcome to make an appointment to learn how to use their mobile phones. These private tutor- ing sessions are for people who already own a cell phone, but find it challenging to use. Appointments are for 30 minute sessions. Lunch will be available at 11:45 a.m. Lunch must be reserved in advance. A $1.25 donation is suggested. Reservations for the workshops are required as space is limited. Call the center at (201) 445-5690. Learn about the college admissions process College Counselor Deborah Shames will discuss the college application process at the Midland Park Memorial Library on Tuesday, Oct. 21. The program will begin at 7 p.m. Shames’ discussion will include information about how to select the right colleges, make the most of campus visits, and where to find financial aid and scholarships. The library is located at 250 Godwin Avenue. For more infor- mation, call (201) 444-2390. October 22, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 11 Business Levin accepts post at HackensackUMC at Pascack Valley If you ask Rafael Levin, M.D. why he agreed to take on the extra responsibilities of heading the Spine Service at HackensackUMC at Pascack Valley, he might say, “It’s complicated.” There is a bit of nostalgia involved, for sure. He vividly remembers bringing his first surgical patient to the hospi- tal in 2004, soon after he moved from New York City and joined Comprehensive Spine Care in Emerson. When the hospital closed in 2007, Dr. Levin found he missed being able to treat patients at the hospital’s convenient location. Now, as chief of spine, he embraces the opportunity to encourage his fellow surgeons to use the facility’s new operating rooms and work with the excellent and experi- enced surgical staff. “My reward for the extra work involved with being chief is to see this hospital succeed,” Dr. Levin said. “Patients can feel secure in having spine surgery here in Westwood. The operating rooms are new and have excellent, special- ized equipment including a brand new surgical microscope and intra-operative fluoroscopy. I can do any of my surger- ies here with confidence.” Following three years in the Israeli Air Force, Dr. Levin moved to the U.S. to attend a combined undergraduate/ graduate program at the Massachusetts Institute of Tech- nology, where he graduated at the top of his class. After obtaining both degrees in four years, he moved on to attend Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where he received his M.D. degree, followed by a residency in ortho- pedic surgery at the Boston Medical Center. He then per- formed a fellowship at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases in New York City. Dr. Levin has won many awards and was recognized on this year’s list of New Jersey’s Top Doc- tors. In today’s hurried and harried world, back pain is all too common and stems from a wide variety of conditions. Patients often worry that seeing a spine surgeon will auto- matically result in surgery. “People with back pain should not be afraid to consult a surgeon early in the process,” Dr. Levin said. “While sur- gery is the last option for correcting many spine issues, a surgical consult should be the first action taken to ensure a complete and accurate diagnosis. Patients believe they need to ‘work up’ to surgery after trying and failing at (continued on page 15) Rafael Levin, M.D. Page 12 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • October 22, 2014 Obituaries Basil P. Chapman Basil P. Chapman of Midland Park, formerly of Kearny, Saint Petersburg, Florida, and Ocean Gate, died Oct. 12. He was 90. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Before retiring, he was a police officer for the Kearny Police Department for 30 years. He was a member of the Wilson-Gugelman VFW Post 1302, PBA Local #21, and the Holy Name Society at Saint Stephen’s Church, all in Kearny. He was a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity and Bicycle Work Shop, both of Florida. He was a parishioner of Saint Barnabas R.C. Church in Bayville, and Holy Family R.C. Church in Saint Petersburg, Florida. He is survived by his children Basil, Patricia, Eileen, and Robert. He is also survived by two grandchildren and one great-grand- daughter. He was predeceased by his wife Madeline (nee Cushing) Chapman. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Jean S. Dziobkowski Jean S. Dziobkowski of Ridgewood died Oct. 11. She was 95. She was born in Jersey City and attended Ferris High School. She was employed in women’s clothing sales in Jersey City and at the Lyric Silk Shop in Hackensack in the 1960s. She was a member of the Garden State Rose Club and the Glen Rock Garden Club. She is survived by her children Chester and Robert, five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and her brother Chester. She was predeceased by her husband Chester and her sisters Stella and Helen. Arrangements were made by C.C. Van Emburgh Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Raymond A. ‘Butch’ Fenners Raymond A. “Butch” Fenners of Franklin Lakes died Sept. 30. He was 54. He is survived by his mother Joan Fenners (nee Stein) of Franklin Lakes, and his sister Nella-Ann Chislett of West Hurley, New York, and two nephews. He was predeceased by his father Raymond H. Fenners. Arrangements were made by Vander PlaatVer- meulen Memorial Home in Franklin Lakes. Robert L. ‘Oscar’ Greene Robert L.”Oscar” Greene of Upper Saddle River died Oct. 9. He was 86. Before retiring as an armorer for the Teaneck Armory, he dedicated his life to the United States Military, serving for over 27 years as a supply sergeant and cook. He was the first patrolman on the Upper Saddle River Police Department. He was a member of the Upper Saddle River Volunteer Fire Department, the Indian Guides, the Boy Scouts of America, and worked on vari- ous community projects. He was a member of American Legion Post 531 in Mahwah and participated in many Senior Olympics. He was a parishioner of the Church of the Presentation in Upper Saddle River. He is survived by his wife Madeline Greene and his children Donna Mayo, Robert, Roger, Randall, Stuart, and Patricia. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchil- dren. He was predeceased by his siblings Ted Bolkema, Ben Greene, Gertrude Strutt, and Ruth Sponziello. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh-Sneider-Per- nice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Memorial donations may be made to the HS-Foundation, 1000 West Carson Street, Box 458, Torrence, CA 90509 or The Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. William Blair Kauffman William Blair Kauffman of Glen Rock died Oct. 12. He was 89. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II. He grew up in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and graduated from Saint Patrick’s High School and Saint John’s Uni- versity in Collegeville, Minnesota. He earned a master’s degree in chemistry from the University of Kentucky in 1952. He worked for American Cyanamid for 34 years. He was a parishioner of Saint Catharine R.C. Church in Glen Rock. He was a Junior Baseball manager, and a member of the American Chemical Society, the Forest Country Club in Fort Myers, Florida, and Glen Rock’s VFW Post 850. He is survived by his children Bill Kauffman of Illinois, Bob Kauffman of Wayne, and Betsy Kauffman Usami of Haworth. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and his brother James Kauffman of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. He was predeceased by his wife Colette Peterson Kauff- man and his siblings Donn and John Kauffman and Patri- cia Boyd. Arrangements were made by Feeney Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Memorial donations may be made to the Sisters of the Order of Saint Benedict, 104 Chapel Lane, Saint Joseph, MN 56374 or the Glen Rock Volun- teer Ambulance Corps, 19 Harding Road, Glen Rock, NJ 07452. Margery A. Lawler Margery A. Lawler, nee Dickinson, of Wyckoff, for- merly of Rutland, Vermont, died Oct.16. She was 92. She was a 1944 graduate of Castleton State College in Castleton, Vermont. In her early career, she worked on the family farm and then went on to teach in the village school in Manchester, Vermont. She later worked at the High Mountain Golf Club in Franklin Lakes. She volun- teered at the Valley Hospital and the FISH organization. She was a parishioner at Church of the Nativity in Mid- land Park where she taught CCD. She is survived by her son Patrick X. Lawler and three grandsons. She was pre- deceased by her husband Joe; her son Joseph M. Lawler; and her siblings Gladys Baker, Caroline Stockton, and David “Buster” Dickinson. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial dona- tions may be made to the National Alliance to End Home- lessness, 1518 K Street NW, Second Floor, Washington, DC 20005. Anna Miller Anna Miller of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, died Oct. 15. She was 80. She was a graduate of Ramsey High School and worked for many years as a dental assistant for Dr. Canger in Fair Lawn. After retiring to Murrells Inlet, she worked in the Windjammer Village office for 33 years. She is survived by her son Darren G. Miller and daughter- in-law Barbara of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina and her sister Marie Kuiken of Mahwah. She was predeceased by her husband George and her son Scott. Arrangements were made by Goldfinch Funeral Home in South Carolina. Irene Burke Nachtigal Irene Burke Nachtigal, formerly of Ridgewood died Sept. 30. She was 99. Since, 1951, she was a communi- cant of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Ridgewood, where she was a member of the Rosary Altar Society and a supporter of many parish functions. She was a member of H.I.L.T. of Ridgewood. She is survived by her chil- dren Barbara Annan of North Tustin, California; Patricia Nachtigal of Montclair; Irene Patterson of Alameda, Cali- fornia; Franklin Joseph Nachtigal of Warwick, New York; and Paul Nachtigal of Ormond Beach, Florida. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and her brothers Daniel Burke and John Burke. She was predeceased by her husband Bill and by her siblings Helen Dalpiaz, Katherine Jordan, Mary Thestrup, and Thomas Burke. Arrangements were made by Feeney Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Memorial donations may be made to World Vision International, P.O. Box 9716, Federal Way, WA 98063, or the Fresh Air Fund, 633 3rd Avenue, New York, NY 10017. Gigi Jane Viggiani Gigi Jane Viggiani of Waldwick died Oct. 10. She was 61. She attended the Marymount School of New York and received a bachelor’s degree in psychology at Muhlenberg College. She worked as an analyst of corporate insurance for her entire career, most recently as a senior technical analyst at Scirocco Financial Group. She is survived by her husband William Viggiani, her daughter Heather Vig- giani, and her stepchildren Joseph Viggiani and Hope Viggiani. She is also survived by one grandchild and her sisters Vasanti Voit, Mary Jane Coats, and Kay Mer- ritt. She was predeceased by her parents Gloria Wright and Eugene Voit. Arrangements were made by C.C. Van Emburgh Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Memorial dona- tions may be made to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund at http://ocrf.kintera.org/wallofhope/honorgigi. Louis Viola Louis Viola of Mahwah, formerly of Carlstadt, died Oct. 8. He was 93. He was born in Italy and came to the U.S. in 1936. For over 20 years, he was a professional tailor at Perfect Cleaners in Wallington and retired in 1999. He was a former member of the Carlstadt Seniors. He is survived by his stepchild Carol Rymarz, two step- grandchildren, and four step-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his stepsiblings Raymond Viola and Marie Tufariello and Marie’s husband Mike. He was pre- deceased by his wife Florence (nee Mann) Viola and his stepbrother Sal “Sonny” Viola. Arrangements were made by Kimak Funeral Home in Carlstadt. Area October 22, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 13 Alan Robinson to present ‘must-see’ forum According to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, approximately 2,000 children are reported miss- ing each day. That is one child every 37 seconds. In an effort to take preventive action, the Ramsey Police Department and Ramsey Board of Education have arranged a Nov. 13 presentation by Alan Robinson of Proj- ect ALERT (America’s Law Enforcement Retiree Team). Robinson will address parents, guardians, and caregivers about important child safety issues at 7 p.m. at Ramsey High School, 250 East Main Street in Ramsey. Refresh- ments will be provided. There is no admission charge. Members of the Saddle River and Mahwah communities have been contacted regarding the availability of this program, but any Bergen County resident is welcome. “This is a once-in-a-lifetime seminar,” said Ramsey Police Detective Marc Shingelo, who heads the RPD Juve- nile Department and helped arrange Robinson’s visit. “This is a ‘must-see’ for anyone who is a parent of a child from age zero up.” Shingelo urges every family to send one adult represen- tative to Robinson’s program. He stressed that no children (continued on page 14) Congressman Garrett visits U.S. Congressman Scott Garrett, center, stopped in at the Midland Park United Republican Club’s recent annual beefsteak dinner. Pictured with the congressman, from left: Club President and Councilman Jack Considine, Mayor Patrick “bud’ O’Hagan, Council Candidate Lorraine DeLuca and Councilman Mark Braunius. Page 14 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • October 22, 2014 Wyckoff Wanderings Norris to present genealogy workshop Peggy Norris, supervising librarian at the Bolger Heri- tage Center at Ridgewood Public Library, will present “Dis- cover Your Family History with Google” on Thursday, Nov 6. The program will be held at 7 p.m. at the Wyckoff Public Library at 200 Woodland Avenue. Norris, a member of the Genealogical Society of Bergen County, will demonstrate the best techniques for using Google’s advanced search options for genealogical research. Registration is required and may be completed at the reference desk or via the Events calendar at www.Wyckof- fLibrary.org. Great Falls to be discussed The Wyckoff Branch of the Valley Hospital Auxiliary will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at Advent Lutheran Church, 777 Wyckoff Avenue in Wyckoff. The group will gather at 10:15 a.m. Following the business portion of the meeting, author and photographer Kevin Woyce will present “The Great Falls at Paterson.” Woyce specializes in New Jersey and New York regional history. 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 hospice program for children. All are welcome to attend Woyce’s program. For more information, contact Jill at (201) 891-4231. Seniors plan events, seek members The Wyckoff Seniors group meets at 11:15 a.m. on Tues- days at the Larkin House, 380 Godwin Avenue in Wyck- off. The group has planned several upcoming events. The seniors will travel to Mount Airy Casino on Nov. 6. On Dec. 3, the group will visit New York City to see Radio City Music Hall’s Christmas Show and have lunch. Wyckoff residents who are at least 55 and are interested in upcoming bus trips may call Gloria at (201) 891-5672. The club is open to Wyckoff residents age 55 and up and new members are welcome. For membership infor- mation, call Lorraine at (201) 891-2344. Township sets free Shred Day The Township of Wyckoff will sponsor a free personal paper shredding event on Saturday, Oct. 25. “Shred Day” will be available to Wyckoff residents from 9 a.m. to noon at the recycling center at 475 West Main Street. Residents are limited to four bags or boxes weighing no more than 10 pounds each. The program is being pro- vided on a “first come” basis. For more information, con- tact Maryellen at (201) 891-2000, extension 101. Fall registration begins at the Y Registration for Session II programs at the Wyckoff Family YMCA will begin next week. Classes include options for students of all ages. The session will run from Nov. 10 through Jan. 17. Full members and currently enrolled participants may enroll online or in person beginning Oct. 27 at 9 a.m. New basic members may enroll in person beginning Oct. 30 at 6 p.m. New members must register in person at 691 Wyck- off Avenue in Wyckoff. Visit www.wyckoffymca.org for class schedules and details. There is a separate enrollment schedule for aquatics classes. Refer to the Y’s website or call (201) 891-2081. ‘Must-see’ forum (continued from page 13) will be admitted, although special arrangements can be made for any parents who are under the age of 18. The detective said a valuable information packet will be given out to those who attend. The packet contains valu- able safety references, including an age-appropriate skills chart. Those who attend will leave with the tools to help pre- vent child abduction, kidnapping, and sexual exploitation, and knowledge about the safe use of technology such as computers and cell phones. Shingelo predicted that this in-depth presentation will keep audience members on the edge of their seats, as Rob- inson dispels common safety myths and provides skills adults can teach children. Robinson has presented “Measures to Prevent Your Child from Being Kidnapped, Abducted, or Sexually Exploited” throughout the country. He is an expert in this field and has written numerous articles about this topic. He is a police academy instructor who provides training work- shops for the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Parent Teacher Associations, and school districts. Robinson has won numerous awards for his work in this field. In 2008, he received the FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award from FBI Director Robert Mueller. Two years ago, he received a New Jersey Senate Resolution from Senator Joe Kyrillos for his work in educating the public about child abductors and pedophiles. Project ALERT is a division of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and is funded by the Depart- ment of Justice and the Adam Walsh Foundation. In the 1980s, six-year-old Adam Walsh was taken from a store while shopping with his mother. He was later found murdered. Adam’s father, John Walsh, became an advocate for victims of violent crimes and hosted “America’s Most Wanted,” which aired on TV for many years. For additional information about Robinson’s Nov. 13 speaking engagement in Ramsey, call Det. Shingelo at the Ramsey Police Department’s non-emergency number: (201) 327-2400. October 22, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 15 Area Investment Services at ASB welcomes Roy Nazaroff Investment Services at Atlantic Stewardship Bank recently announced the addition of Roy Nazaroff of Mahwah as a financial consultant. Nazaroff will be based at the bank’s Hawthorne office and will cover the North Haledon, Hawthorne, Ridgewood, and Westwood branches. Nazaroff brings over 16 years of bank program finan- cial services experience to Investment Services at Atlantic Stewardship Bank. He specializes in wealth management services and is especially dedicated to helping people and businesses pursue their financial goals and dreams, work- ing toward a more secure financial future. His experience includes estate planning, asset protection, wealth accu- mulation, retirement planning, portfolio review, mini- mizing taxes, IRA and 401K rollover planning, college 529 planning, life insurance, long term care planning, and Rafael Levin (continued from page 11) other treatments. A surgical consult will often pinpoint the problem quickly and rule out surgery.” In spinal surgery, accurate diagnosis is crucial to a suc- cessful result. Dr. Levin strongly believes that modern, minimally invasive surgery performed on carefully diag- nosed and selected patients is the most effective way to achieve better outcomes in terms of pain reduction and revocable and irrevocable trust asset management. Nazaroff is licensed to sell insurance in New Jersey and New York. Through LPL, he also holds various secu- rities registrations including the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 7. “We are pleased to welcome Roy Nazaroff to Invest- ment Services at Atlantic Stewardship Bank,” said Atlan- tic Stewardship Bank President and Chief Executive Officer Paul Van Ostenbridge. “Roy brings many years of experience to our Investment Services at Atlantic Stewardship Bank team. In addition, he enthusiastically supports Atlantic Stewardship Bank’s goals and tithing mission.” Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC. Insurance products offered through LPL Financial or its licensed affiliates. improved orthopedic function. HackensackUMC at Pascack Valley is a 128-bed, full- service, acute-care community hospital, providing the same nationally recognized quality care for which Hack- ensack University Medical Center is known. The hospital features all private patient rooms at no additional cost, a state-of-the-art obstetrical unit, an intensive/critical care unit, five operating rooms, one special procedure room, and a cardiac catheterization laboratory. This inpatient hospital acts as an anchor to many in-demand, outpatient services such as radiology, women’s health, and same day surgery. Visit www.hackensackumcpv.com for details. Roy Nazaroff Atlantic Stewardship Bank and Investment Services at Atlantic Stewardship Bank are not registered broker/deal- ers and are not affiliated with LPL Financial. Page 16 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • October 22, 2014 Pumpkins and mums: Much too good to waste What do pumpkins and mums have in common? Both are too good to waste. Pumpkins pop up on many front porches at this time of year. They are not growing there. They are a suburban fash- ion statement. People also buy a pumpkin, put it on the front steps, and then a few weeks later take it and leave it on the curb. They seem to forget that pumpkins are edible, which is why they are featured in harvest festivals. My wife knows pumpkins are edible. In the immediate aftermath of World War II, the people in her bombed-flat Tokyo neighborhood spoke in hushed tones of a neighbor known as the Pumpkin Man. He was lucky enough to have a bumper crop of pumpkins grow in his backyard while most people were flavoring their rice with dandelions. He was selfish enough not to share the pumpkins. The neigh- bors soon noticed he was gradually turning bright orange. Toward the end of the cycle, his face purportedly became huge and rotund. He was said to be a sort of “were-pump- kin,” punished for his greed by turning into a pumpkin. There were plenty of edged weapons in his neighborhood -- we’re talking samurai country here, folks -- but nobody decided to slice him up. They simply stopped talking to him. Who wants a were-pumpkin at a garden party or a wedding? I thought this was an urban legend until I told it to our Korean foster son -- adopted as a near-adult when his home- bound family agreed to cover his college costs. He blushed and confessed that he had once been a were-orange. Once, in a mood of wretched excess, he knocked off three bowls of Mandarin oranges. When he woke up the morning after, he was orange. This was a guy who once broke a plank with one finger -- “Of course it hurt, but that’s not the point” -- but he con- tacted medical help immediately. It was bad enough to con- stantly be introduced as a guy who once broke a plank with one finger, so being an orange-skinned guy who breaks planks with one finger could qualify for action comic status. Not to worry. He was orange because of a familiar Asian malady in which people who already have a golden skin hue unwisely consume too much orange food. Asian physicians are familiar with the condition, apparently a mild and tem- porary form of keratosis, a disease that can be dangerous in extreme or prolonged instances. The kid was fine in about a week. The Pumpkin Man’s prolonged issue was not a matter of record. He probably never came out of the house. People who hate waste and have pumpkins should know that, taken in moderate doses, pumpkins are good for you. My wife, who hates waste, compiled some recipes from American friends who work with American pumpkins. You basically cut the pumpkin into bite-size chucks, throw away the outer skin, and put the pumpkin pieces in flour sea- soned with salt and pepper. These pumpkin bits can either be baked or fried. Pumpkin bits can also be baked with olive oil until they are soft and seasoned to taste. I have tried some of these and they are quite tasty, and I’m not saying that just because my wife knows where I sleep and is good with a knife. Best of all, I have never turned orange. The largest recorded U.S. pumpkin, incidentally, is said to have weighed 2,032 pounds, but reportedly did not taste very good. Maybe somebody tried to eat it all at once. The last 32 pounds were probably a bit too much. Yet people still do eat pumpkins from time to time instead of putting them out on the curb. They are a great source of Vitamin A. You just have to know when to quit. Mums are also popular at this time of year. The same people who buy an expendable pumpkin buy expendable mums, and expend the mums along with the pumpkins. If they used the mums to plan and plant a rock garden instead of plowing their front lawns as if they were expecting a wheat crop, they could launch a personal protest against global warming. I remember a touching painting I saw at the Metropoli- tan Museum of Art just before my daughter got married. A traditional Japanese husband and wife were sitting in the backyard garden, which was about the size of one slab of concrete sidewalk, singing to the moon. The painting, as I remember it, featured a whole bunch of chrysanthemums. The chrysanthemums were probably the only impressive flowers the older husband and wife could coax out of the soil in a garden that size, and the touching scene convinced me never to let a chrysanthemum go to waste. We buy them in pots, yes, but we plant them if they have any life left in them, and they come back every year. The husband and wife in the painting were both obvi- ously drunk, which presages what happened to one of us at the reception once, and to one of us twice. My wife does not drink, but she mistook the sangria for fruit punch and felt she needed some extra vitamins to get through the week- end. She retained her noble dignity and decorum, but she turned orange without benefit of pumpkins. I have no excuse. My daughter’s reception was in Wood- row Wilson’s residence, Prospect House, on the Princeton campus. Out of sheer hereditary defiance, I drank a lot of Rhine wine, which is not noted for its vitamin content. Grapes are not health food after fermentation, but we Com- puter Neanderthals are partial to the Rhine Valley. While Probus Caesar reportedly introduced grape cultivation after the cave bears died, we are too grateful to indulge in extended ethnic malice. See my good friend Thomas Flem- ing’s book, “The Illusion of Victory,” for more on Wood- row Wilson. All in all, it was quite a reception. As things were wind- ing down, a polite young Chinese man asked me if I was the father of the bride. Since I was the tallest white man in the room, I assume he had received the usual description. “Can we have the half-empties for our after-hours part at Tower Club?” he asked. “We’re Asian and hate to see anything go to waste.” (This sounded familiar.) “How old are you, son?” I asked. “Twenty-seven, sir.” “Twenty-seven, eh?” I said, lapsing into a John Wayne imitation. “You don’t know how old I am, do you? You probably think old white guys are corny, but when I was your age, I was playing cowboys and Indians with real Indi- ans!” Being the kind of guy I am, I told him to take the half- empties, but he grabbed me by one arm. “Emily, we’re taking your dad to the drinking party! This guy is the bomb! He’s hilarious.” “No you’re not, Jimmy!” Emily declared. “Don’t talk to him, don’t listen to his cheesy Indian stories, don’t ever stare into his eyes because he’ll hypnotize you in a minute, and if he talks about somebody named Uncle Russ, he’s making the whole thing up.” Uncle Russ once told her he was proud to hear she was going to prison, and then blamed my wife’s influence when Emily told him she was actually going to Princeton. She never really appreciated Uncle Russ. My son dug him. My son stuffed me in the cab of the SUV, tuxedo and all, and told his mother not to give me the keys until the sun came up over the mud lot down hill from the Princeton campus. My daughter, in the meantime, having watched Jimmy and his colleagues scuttle off to Tower Club with the half-empties, deputized her brother, her husband, and her three brothers-in-law to get the corked bottles back to the liquor store for a refund. Had Uncle Russ and his three brothers and 17 kids all shown up, the refund would have been pocket money instead of a couple of grand, but the kids at Tower Club would have heard that all my cheesy stories were true. People waste stuff besides pumpkins and mums -- but pumpkins and mums are a good place to stop. Letters to the Editor Committeeman believes in balance Dear Editor: I love Wyckoff and I love serving the people of our great community. On Nov. 4, I’m seeking a new term to the Wyckoff Township Committee. By Election Day, I will have visited more than 2,000 homes in our town. On these doorsteps, I have had the opportunity to meet many resi- dents and hear their concerns. As deputy chair of our municipal Finance Committee, I have been working successfully to limit increases in spend- ing. We have had an average annual increase of only 1.2 percent, despite double-digit hikes in mandated payments to Trenton for public pension and health benefits. Since 2006, I have been working to protect our town’s character and prudently preserve parkland in our commu- nity. We received a $1.9 million grant for Russell Farms, and we have been working to turn the property into a park we all can enjoy. This past year, I strongly supported a revised side-yard setback and floor-area ratio ordinance to prevent overbuilding. I initiated the Nifty Fifty program in 2009 and partici- pation in the Sustainable Jersey program. Both of these efforts are saving tax dollars by increased recycling and energy conservation. I wrote and introduced our outdoor dining ordinance. My liaison assignments have included the Wyckoff Recreation Board, ambulance corps, DPW, Wyckoff Family Y, and the Zabriskie House Board of Trustees. To each of these assignments, I have sought to bring new ideas. I have taken more than 20 Rutgers courses and New Jersey League of Municipalities seminars on local govern- ment and participated in hundreds of meetings on town business over the past five years. I’ve served on our library board and planning board, and I have been a strong sup- porter of our volunteer emergency services, including as a member of the Community Emergency Response Team. In addition to serving on the Wyckoff Board of Health, I have assisted our seniors on tax, health, and transportation issues. I have received much positive feedback on my quar- terly e-mails on town issues and events. I want to continue to ask the questions that need to be asked and to continue to bring a positive, proactive, and non-partisan balance to our town’s governing body, ensur- ing as much transparency as possible. I believe our town has been well-served by this balance. Please vote on Nov. 4. For more information about me and the work I am doing for Wyckoff, please visit www. ScanlanForWyckoff.org or www.Facebook/ScanlanForW- yckoff, contact me at (201) 670-6879 (home) or (201) 921- 4541 (cell), or e-mail me at bdscanlan@gmail.com. Brian D. Scanlan Wyckoff Supporting Marcus for BOE Dear Editor: I support Jennifer Marcus for a position on the Frank- lin Lakes BOE. Marcus, an anesthesiologist, has two chil- dren in the public schools and has lived in the community for eight years. Unlike many past and current campaigns for BOE, Marcus’ campaign has clearly articulated objec- tives. Marcus understands that the BOE should represent taxpayers and parents in holding our district accountable in meeting financial and educational goals. She intends to implement very clear objectives. It should be noted that the absence of any clear stance appears to be the hallmark of many who have run. I note three key objectives and encour- age readers to contact Marcus for her full platform. Specifically: Marcus intends to evaluate the computer software pro- grams used in place of traditional teaching. She is one of the few to ask if these programs have been proven effec- tive. Marcus will examine the impact of the core curriculum on the learning experience. She will listen to the district’s educators, parents, and experts and question whether a cen- tralized approach whose focus is on testing and propagat- ing the policy of the federal government has a place in our classrooms. Marcus demands accountability and has the executive (continued on page 17) October 22, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 17 Letters to the Editor (continued from page 16) experience and mental toughness to oversee our district’s educational professionals. Note that by virtue of profession, Marcus has a leadership role in an operating room where split-second decisions have life-impacting outcomes. She knows how to be both a leader and a team member. When entering the polling booths Nov. 4, it is critical that voters -- as parents, taxpayers, or both -- recognize the difference between the PTA and BOE. The PTA serves a critical role in supplementing the resources in our children’s classrooms. The BOE is an oversight board. In addition to supporting the district’s initiatives, it must be able to make and execute policy. Therefore, it is critical that voters sup- port candidates who stand for something, have a platform, and understand accountability, discipline, and oversight. Our BOE needs policymakers, not cookie bakers. I urge all readers to investigate the candidacy of Dr. Jen- nifer Marcus. Brad Davis Franklin Lakes Promises new voice for township committee Dear Editor: I want to thank the residents with whom I have met during the last few weeks, either in their homes, on the street, or on the phone as I campaign for township com- mittee. The support for the Christie/Yudin ticket is over- whelming and encouraging. I want to reiterate that one of my primary reasons for seeking office remains the need for female representation on the committee. I was astounded to find out that, in over 100 years, only one woman has served on the Wyckoff Township Committee...and that was over a quarter-century ago! I have shared that fact with many residents, and most are not aware that female representation has been so limited. Bringing a different perspective isn’t a bad concept; it is a necessary change. I have lived in Wyckoff since 1970 and raised my family here. I have owned a small business in this community since 1972. I have witnessed our town flourish over the years; however, I believe we can do more. I am the only woman on the Wyckoff Board of Adjust- ment, but I wish that were not the case. Women need to be encouraged to participate in the process and be a part of municipal government. I hope that by running for town- ship committee, more women will think about becoming involved in public service. I hope and believe that Wyckoff residents see the need for there to be an added voice on the committee...and for it to be that of a woman. Susan Yudin Wyckoff Disagrees with McGowan supporter Dear Editor: Lido Puccini’s letter to the editor in support of Susan McGowan is full of incomplete and inaccurate comments. Puccini clearly does not understand the role of a trustee and attributes a number of successes to her when it was actually the success of the administration. It’s not McGowan who selected an effectual principal for High Mountain Road School or curriculum supervi- sor, but rather the superintendent. The board does not hire employees in the district, but either affirms or rejects the superintendent’s recommendation. Despite McGowan’s public criticism of the superintendent, she regularly sup- ported his recommendations. One has to ask: Does McGowan also wish to take credit for a newly hired principal for Woodside Avenue School who came with excellent credentials but later rescinded her acceptance over concerns with the board’s leadership -- concerns that she publicly disclosed? Puccini fails to mention that McGowan resigned as president of the board given the conflict and dissent she caused and lack of leadership ability. The Bergen County School Boards Association wasn’t aware of McGowan’s resignation. The nomination for the award McGowan boasts about was not brought before the full board for a full board discussion and approval. Going forward, the Bergen County School Boards Association is reviewing its practice to allow for public nominations with time for community input. Puccini closes his comments by stating he cannot remember any trustee having impacted the schools more than Susan has. In my opinion, the problem is that it’s all been a negative, destructive impact. While one would hope that McGowan has the best inter- ests of all stakeholders in mind, her actions, lack of trans- parency, and attitude of disrespect speak otherwise. I’ll be voting for those who can restore respect and integrity to the board of education and our town: Dixon, Holst, and Koulikourdis. Richard Koenigsberg Franklin Lakes (Mr. Koenigsberg was a Franklin Lakes School Board Trustee 2003-13.) Supporting Dixon for BOE Dear Editor: We have known Mr. Dixon for over 10 years. During that time, he has always shown a vested interest in the development of children, whether it was physical, spiritual, or intellectual development. Our children played in sports together and Mr. Dixon was always present, supportive, and involved. He has always had the best interest of children in mind, whether we were talking about our own children or the education and future of “children.” While Mr. Dixon is passionate, he is also open minded in discussions. We have worked together on various projects and events over the years and his enthusiastic, collaborative approach has always been additive to helping the team reach its goals. He is approachable (with his pervasive smile!) and we find him to be truly genuine. Mr. Dixon has shared his passion for the education of children and for their future through his work with the PTA, various charity projects, and his church. Now, with the strong encouragement from many in the community, Mr. Dixon is hoping to be able to be able to share his pas- sion, open-mindedness, and vision as a member of the Franklin Lakes Board of Education. We are confident in the competence of Mr. Dixon to work as a member of the Franklin Lakes Board of Education as well as his vision for our children’s education and future. Andrea and Jordi Visser Franklin Lakes Scanlan brings commitment to service Dear Editor: Growing up in Wyckoff, I was fortunate to be coached in sports, as well as supervised on service projects, through school and my church by adults who were generous with their time. One of these coaches and leaders was Wyckoff Township Committeeman Brian Scanlan. Through my childhood and teenage years, he volunteered his time coaching various sports, and taught us the principles of commitment and hard work. When I was in high school, Mr. Scanlan organized community service projects through Saint Elizabeth’s which included Habitat for Humanity. I am grateful to Mr. Scanlan for creating opportunities that allowed me to contribute to my community at a young age. Through Mr. Scanlan’s efforts, I learned the value of ser- vice to our community. On Election Day, Nov. 4, I am voting to re-elect Brian Scanlan to the Wyckoff Township Committee. He has a love of Wyckoff and commitment to service that we con- tinue to need on our township Committee. Lauren Torrisi Wyckoff Voting for Vicki Holst Dear Editor: Our exceptional schools are the cornerstone of our com- munity, and they were the driving factor in my family’s decision to move to Franklin Lakes 30 years ago. I have been active in our school district for over two decades and know what is needed to get things done for the advance- ment of our children. Vicki Holst has what it takes. I have known Vicki for more than seven years and have observed the passion, dedication, and hard work she puts into everything she gets involved with. Time and again, I have witnessed her ability to jump right into a task and make a situation better than it was before. If I had to choose one word to describe Holst, however, it would be authentic. Vicki’s dependable and trustworthy nature is necessary on the board. In all the time I have lived in Franklin Lakes, I have never witnessed the type of discord and personality conflicts that seem to have plagued our board of education in the last two years. Lack of teamwork detracts from providing the best possible educational environment for the children. Now is the time for a change. Our community, our schools, and our children need trustees who can be trusted. We need people like Holst, whose record of giving exemplifies what kind of board member she will be. I trust her to represent the true values of our community. Vicki will seek and value input. She will collaborate with others and provide much needed transparency. She will operate with the highest level of respect and professionalism. On Nov. 4, I will proudly vote for Vicki Holst and urge you to do so as well. Karen Arnone Franklin Lakes Voting for Christie & Yudin Dear Editor: As a former mayor of Wyckoff and chief of the Wyckoff Fire Department, I write today to ask my fellow Wyckoff residents to join me in strong support of Doug Christie and Sue Yudin for township committee. Wyckoff is such a special community. Its downtown is vibrant. Its families are active. It is home. While it has changed a bit in appearance since I was mayor, it is still the same small town that my wife and I are still proud to call home. Doug Christie and Sue Yudin have both raised their families here and operate small, successful businesses in town. They are accountable and honorable. They are avail- able and willing to serve the people of Wyckoff for the right reasons. Wyckoff is not a political game to them. It is home. Both have local government experience in elected and appointed positions which brings added perspective to the committee. And, truth be told, I think it would be an addi- tional benefit to have a woman join the group! Please join me in full support of the Christie/Yudin team on Nov. 4! Gordon Stanley Wyckoff Scanlan has won his support Dear Editor: In the upcoming general election, Wyckoff Township Committeeman Brian D. Scanlan has earned my support to continue the excellent work he has been doing. Since first elected, Committeeman Scanlan has forged good working relationships with the other members of the committee. In one recent election, Scanlan’s praise for another commit- teeman during a public work session even found its way into a letter supporting that committeeman for re-elec- tion. Putting aside partisanship, he has voted “yes” on the annual choices of the other four committeemen for mayor and deputy mayor, despite being awkwardly passed over in the rotation by committeemen with less experience. Committeeman Scanlan brings a high level of energy and commitment to his position and his liaison assignments, whether it’s the library board, where he wrote an excellent history of the library that appears on the library’s website; the recreation board, where he leads a task force to review the recreation department’s performance and offerings; or our town’s Finance Committee, where he has put his busi- ness experience to considerable use as deputy chair. When he does need to raise his hand to stop a particu- lar train from leaving the station, such as the proposal just last month to raise the resident fee for our municipal park and ride from $65 to $250, Committeeman Scanlan does so with grace and humility, and always in the spirit of compro- mise and consensus. For these reasons, I’m voting for Committeeman Scan- lan for re-election on Tuesday, Nov. 4. Christopher Byers Wyckoff Urges support for Brian Scanlan Dear Editor: I have known Brian Scanlan and his family for 21 of the nearly 22 years I have lived in Wyckoff, and have always been impressed by his volunteerism. For example, Brian has helped our local schools raise money for improve- ments not covered by traditional school budgets. He and his family have been in leadership positions for charitable endeavors such as Habitat for Humanity and Saint Martin’s Soup Kitchen ministry at Saint Elizabeth’s. In his free time, Brian has been a coach for more than two dozen recreational sports teams. He always made sure that the kids walked away at the end of the season with life (continued on page 18) Page 18 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • October 22, 2014 Letters to the Editor (continued from page 17) lessons as well as knowing how to sacrifice a runner to third. For Brian, it was about how the game was played, not who won or lost. This I know because I was right there with him as his assistant coach over the years. Brian is also a leader. In his business, as president, he leads a successful medical publishing company. His busi- ness skills are a major asset for our town. But what makes Brian unique is that he truly has our town’s best interests at heart. I feel strongly when I say that Wyckoff continues to need someone like Brian Scanlan on the township com- mittee and I will be voting for him on Nov. 4. Jeff Hunter Wyckoff Loprete brings commitment and leadership to board of education Dear Editor: For the past three years, I have had the pleasure to work with Mr. Larry Loprete as a trustee on the Franklin Lakes K-8 School Board. As our president, Mr. Loprete took over the leadership at the peak of a controversial time for our school district. The differences in individuals’ beliefs were spilling over into politics. But, under his guidance, we have come a long way, working together, and we have accomplished so much. As president, Larry Loprete has a proven track record. Under Loprete, the board conducted a search for new leadership, and we identified and unanimously approved a new superintendent. Under Loprete, the board unanimously approved the implementation of a 1:1 laptop initiative for middle school students, which has been well received by both the teach- ers and students. Under Loprete, the board unanimously approved a 2014-15 school budget with a net tax increase of $0, which is unprecedented in the current landscape of education. Larry’s commitment to our community goes beyond the time that he leads our public meetings. As president, he spends countless hours behind the scenes, working with the superintendent or other board members, sitting in on sub-committee meetings, or obtaining legal guidance from outside counsel. This work is rarely recognized or appreciated, but it shouldn’t go unnoticed! Larry’s dedication to the education of our children, while remaining fiscally prudent to taxpayers, is exactly what we should desire as a representative for our school board. As a resident of Franklin Lakes, on Nov. 4, I will be voting for Mr. Larry Loprete for Franklin Lakes K-8 School Board Trustee. Please join me. (The opinions above are my own, and are not those of the Franklin Lakes K-8 School Board.) Craig Urciuoli Franklin Lakes Senior supports Brian Scanlan Dear Editor: As a senior on a fixed income living in Wyckoff, I have long been concerned about property taxes. In his five years on the township committee, I have seen Brian Scanlan’s commitment to austerity that these times require. When it comes to municipal budgets, Committeeman Scanlan, deputy chair of the Finance Committee, has been a true conservative. Despite spikes in mandated payments to Trenton for public employee benefits, we have had only an average 1.2 percent annual increase in municipal expenses the last five years. This has been achieved by careful cost control, increased shared services, and improved public bidding. Committeeman Scanlan will be my choice on Nov. 4, and I encourage other Wyckoff voters to re-elect Commit- teeman Scanlan because of his experience, integrity, and proven commitment to common-sense conservative values for our town. George Pitts Wyckoff Brian Scanlan works to preserve Wyckoff’s character Dear Editor: This Nov. 4, three candidates are vying for two posi- tions on the Wyckoff Township Committee. As a former member of the Wyckoff Zoning Board, alternate to the Wyckoff Planning Board, a resident for 42 years, and as a Republican, I am supporting Brian Scanlan for re-election. I am doing so because of his demonstrated commitment to preserving our community character, his open-minded- ness, and deliberate and critical thinking on the issues. Nine years ago, Committeeman Scanlan initiated the campaign to preserve Wyckoff’s few remaining open spaces, which resulted in the creation of a park at Russell Farms, 99 percent of which was financed by a Bergen County grant and our own open space trust fund as approved by the voters. More recently, Committeeman Scanlan championed an ordinance to enhance side-yard setbacks which will serve to preserve the appeal of our old neighborhoods while enhancing property values. In a time when we see municipal officials in other towns make short-term decisions, Brian has been a moder- ating, independent voice on our township Committee. He deserves our support. Steve Joern Wyckoff Resident reveals voting strategy Dear Editor: I love voting, but I will not be using one of my votes in the upcoming election for Wyckoff Township Committee. I have two votes available in a field of three candidates. If I vote for a second candidate who is moderately popular, that second vote could beat my first choice. Re-electing Brian Scanlan is very important to me. I have no desire to vote against our well-qualified incum- bent mayor, and I won’t really be doing that. I’m casting a “single shot” for Brian to better ensure he stays on the Wyckoff Township Committee, and to send a message. Please consider doing the same. Otherwise your vote for him may not count enough. Timothy Buchman Wyckoff Casting ballots for Holst & Dixon Dear Editor: I am so excited to have the opportunity to vote for Vicki Holst and Randy Dixon for Franklin Lakes K-8 Board of Education. I have known Vicki for several years, initially meet- ing her at board of education meetings which she has been attending regularly for years. Her comments always come from the heart with a focus on wanting what is best for the children of our community. She has no agenda, just smart, thoughtful, level-headed insights and suggestions. Her commitment and genuine passion to do what is reasonable and right, while taking into account the taxpayers’ considerations that you and I would expect, always shine through. Randy Dixon is another transparent, independent voice I hope to hear on our board of education. Having the plea- sure of knowing Randy for several years, I appreciate his commitment to our community, his intelligence, his honest nature, and willingness to engage all. I know he will work collaboratively on the board and exemplify the trustwor- thiness and openness so many residents value. Randy will work diligently for responsible oversight of our schools, balancing the needs of all stakeholders: our children, teach- ers, administrators, and taxpayers. I trust both Vicki Holst and Randy Dixon to do the hard work, make thoughtful decisions, and do what is best for our children and tax dollars. I hope you will join me in voting for them this November. Susan Miller Franklin Lakes Encourages votes for Scanlan Dear Editor: I’m supporting Brian Scanlan for Township Committee. Throughout his years of service to Wyckoff, Brian has con- tinually shown his commitment to representing all of our residents—whether they are members of young families, families with older children heading off to college, seniors, and all who are attracted to Wyckoff because of our excel- lent schools and/or high level of town services relative to our municipal property taxes. Brian and his wife Gail have long been involved in sup- porting our schools, the Wyckoff Education Foundation, our recreation programs, and Scouting. I first got to know Brian Scanlan through his work to improve recycling by presentations he made to community groups about the Wyckoff Nifty Fifty recycling program. His initiation of the Nifty Fifty program in 2009, with the goal of getting half of all homes to recycle, not only helps the earth, but will save Wyckoff taxpayers $100,000 per year. Back in 2009, Brian first proposed that Wyckoff par- ticipate in the Sustainable Jersey program because of the demonstrated savings in municipal energy costs. Wyckoff was awarded silver status in Sustainable Jersey and has received its first grant. It’s great to have an independent voice with fresh ideas for improving our town and saving money on our township committee. Brian can be seen at many town events, and is always reaching out to his constituents to hear their con- cerns and let them know what is occurring within Wyckoff. He is a voice for transparency in our town government, and understands how important it is to put aside politics and take advantage of the wonderful volunteer spirit we have here. For these reasons I’m voting for Brian on Tuesday, Nov. 4. Kim Pacanovsky-Nolan Wyckoff Dixon is her choice for BOE Dear Editor: “Survivor,” “The Amazing Race,” and “Utopia” are a few of the reality shows of recent times. Despite the antics on these shows, you will find struggles and triumphs, alli- ances despite differences, leadership, cooperation, and the focus of one goal. If we residents were collectively on a reality show and asked to elect a board of education member who encompassed these attributes, which candi- date would we pick? I would want Randy Dixon. Randy has been a friend of mine and my husband Bill’s since 2009. Randy is smart, caring, and generous. He is a leader who behaves with transparency and honesty even when it is most challenging. Randy would be able to add researched and respectful dialogue to the board. He is a thoughtful individual and would be able to collaborate with members of the board in his usual responsible way. Randy’s successes include a longtime career in the shoe industry where communication and fiscal oversight are ever important and would carry over seamlessly. Randy has also been successful in building a loving family. He has an amazingly supportive spouse and two great kids. Randy has a support system of longtime friends who truly consider him family. These successes are indicative of Randy’s character. Franklin Lakes is very lucky that Randy is commit- ted to serving our community. Despite the actions of the board in recent years, this is not a game or a reality show. Now is our chance to vote for someone who will repre- sent us respectfully and responsibly. The board is currently divided with discord and change is needed. I am sure that Randy would be a trustee who would make the board of education much more successful. Please join me on Nov. 4 to vote for Randy Dixon for the Franklin Lakes Board of Education. Jennifer Speiser Franklin Lakes Writers recommend McGowan for BOE Dear Editor: We are writing to share our support for the re-election of Susan McGowan to Franklin Lakes Board of Education. Susan’s commitment to the Franklin Lakes Public Schools goes far beyond the time she has devoted to our community already. She cares deeply about the quality of education for all students and she has advocated fairly and passion- ately for students, families, teachers, and administrators, whether it be in reexamining the school calendar, address- ing new curriculum requirements and changes, maintain- ing our schools’ educational excellence under a strict fiscal regimen, or selecting a successor for superintendent. During her tenure, Susan has demonstrated great leadership and the ability to handle complicated issues and to consistently listen to differing opinions and ulti- mately make decisions in the best interest of our district. Her commitment to furthering the educational excellence provided to our students is always evident. She’s keenly aware of providing each teacher with the tools to succeed in the educational process and ensuring that each student is challenged to succeed to the best of his or her ability. It’s important to maintain her consistency, advocacy, and experience. Our children, and this community, deserve no less; they deserve Susan McGowan’s re-election. Please join us in voting for Susan on Nov. 4 in her bid to continue the hard work of steering the educational needs of our children. Christopher & Linda Ohmacht Franklin Lakes October 22, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 19 Franklin Lakes Scribe Colonial Road School fundraiser set The Colonial Road School PTA will host its annual Casino Night on Friday, Nov. 14 at the Preakness Hills Country Club in Wayne. This fundraiser will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. and will feature games and prize baskets. Tickets are $85 and include a buffet dinner, beverages, and $100 in “funny money.” Proceeds from the event will benefit programs at Colonial Road School. All are invited. Spirited group’s event nets $2,000 Board of education to meet The Franklin Lakes Board of Education will meet at 8 p.m. on Oct. 28. The session will be held in the music room at Franklin Avenue Middle School, 755 Franklin Avenue in Franklin Lakes. The public is invited. Halloween curfew reminder The Borough of Franklin Lakes has adopted a Halloween curfew ordinance that will be in effect Oct. 30 and 31. The curfew assists the Franklin Lakes Police Department in mini- mizing property damage in the borough at this time of year. The ordinance prohibits individuals under age 18 from being on any public street or in any public place between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. on Oct. 30 and 31 unless they are accompanied by a parent or guardian, or are engaged in, or traveling to or from, a business or occupation state laws authorize a juvenile to perform. Wellness walk announced A Mayor’s Wellness Walk will be held Oct. 25 at the Frank- lin Lakes Nature Preserve. Walkers will gather at 10 a.m. at the preserve’s entrance on High Mountain Road. The program will begin with light stretches. The group will then head out on the trails, which include a new barrier-free trail along the water’s edge, with viewing platforms and picnic areas. Water and light snacks will be provided. All are welcome. For more information, contact Dina Robinson at drobinson@franklinlakes.org. Franklin Lakes Cheerleaders recently held their second annual Car Wash, at which they raised nearly $2,000 and washed more than 100 cars, including a mon- ster tow truck. The funds raised will go toward spirit activi- ties and cheer items that are above and beyond the Franklin Lakes Recreation budget. (Photos courtesy of Cecelia Nihamin and Cleo Kollias-Perez.) Page 20 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • October 22, 2014 Tatum O’Neal headlines at Chiller Expo’s fall show by Dennis Seuling If it’s the witching season, it’s time for Chiller Expo to set up shop for its Halloween extravaganza. This edi- tion of the long-running semi-annual convention will run from Oct. 24 through 26 and will feature several stars from motion pictures and television. Begun modestly in 1990 at the Rutherford Arts Center as Horrorthon, the convention has grown through the years, necessitating bigger and more spacious venues. For the past few years, the home of Chiller Expo has been the Sheraton Parsippany Hotel in Parsippany. Twice a year, the show gathers celebrities from show business, sports, and music, who meet and greet visitors, sign autographs, pose for photos, and often share details of their careers in moder- ated panel discussions. Tatum O’Neal, who won an Academy Award for “Paper Moon” in 1973, will head the guest roster this month. O’Neal is the youngest Oscar recipient of all time. She won for her role as Addie, the precocious scam artist who accompanies her fast-talking Bible salesman father (Tatum’s real-life father Ryan O’Neal) through Depression-era America. Her other film roles included “The Bad News Bears,” “Interna- tional Velvet,” “Little Darlings,” and “Basquiat.” She has appeared on TV in “Sex and the City,” “Law and Order: Criminal Intent,” and as a celebrity contestant on Season 2 of “Dancing with the Stars.” Her autobiography, “A Paper Life,” alleged she was molested by her father’s drug dealer when she was 12. She also detailed her own heroin addic- tion and its effects on her relationships with her children. This will be her first appearance at Chiller Expo. The cast of the TV sitcom “Good Times” — Jimmie J.J. Walker, John Amos, Ja’net Du Bois, Bern Nadette Stanis, and Ralph Carter—will reunite at this fall’s Chiller. Cre- ated by Norman Lear, “Good Times” originally aired on CBS from 1974 to 1979. It was a spinoff from “Maude,” which was a spinoff from “All in the Family.” Florida (Esther Rolle) and James Evans (John Amos) were lower- middle class blacks living with their three children in a high-rise apartment building on the South Side of Chicago. J.J. was an amateur painter who attended trade school, but was always looking for a get-rich-quick scheme. His often- uttered “Dy-No-Mite” became J.J.’s trademark and the show’s signature catch phrase. Cast members of another vintage sitcom, “Happy Days” — Henry Winkler, Marion Ross, and Cindy Wil- liams — will also be on hand. Winkler’s character, “The Fonz,” became hugely popular and the writers responded by expanding his role and having several episodes revolve around him. “Happy Days” ran on ABC from 1974 to 1984. Cast member Ron Howard, who played Richie Cun- ningham, went on to a successful career as motion picture director. Joyce Randolph will pay a visit to Chiller Expo to share her memories of working in early television. The last sur- viving original cast member of “The Honeymooners,” Randolph co-starred as Trixie, the wife of Ed Norton (Art Carney). Before it was made into a series of its own, “Hon- eymooners” sketches appeared on “The Jackie Gleason Show,” a longtime staple of 1950s Saturday night TV. The 39 episodes of “The Honeymooners” are among the best remembered of TV’s Golden Age. Other guests at Chiller will include Teri Garr (“Young Frankenstein,” “Close Encounters of the Third Kind”), wrestling icon Hulk Hogan, Ryan Hurst and Mark Boone Jr. of TV’s “Sons of Anarchy,” model/actress Cheryl Tiegs, singing group The Cowsills, Butch Patrick (“The Mun- sters”), and Chiller Expo regular Zacherley. Chiller Expo consistently inspires the enthusiasm of visitors who enjoy meeting actors they have admired in movies or on TV. Sometimes the lines to get autographs are long, but visitors are patient and often strike up conversa- tions with fellow visitors. A not-to-be-missed attraction is the massive dealers’ area, where hundreds of dealers sell all kinds of memora- bilia. Rare books, monster magazines, autographed photos, models, vintage toys, masks, jewelry, novelty items, post- ers, lobby cards, and one-of-a-kind collectibles form a treasure trove of goodies. The range of items available is incredible and the displays are worthy of being exhibits in a museum. Rounding out the attractions are a five-category Hal- loween costume contest; a competition of models featuring horror, science-fiction, and literary subjects; and an auc- tion of fantasy collectibles. Academy Award-winner Tatum O’Neal will be one of many celebrity guests at this weekend’s Chiller Expo. Chiller Expo will be held Oct. 24 from 6 to 11 p.m., Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Oct. 26 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $30 per day. Children age 12 and under are admitted free when accompanied by an adult. For direc- tions to the Sheraton Parsippany Hotel, visit chillertheatre. com or call (973) 515-2000. October 22, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 21 ‘Sex Tape’ languishes due to one-joke premise by Dennis Seuling “Sex Tape” (Sony) is about married couple Jay (Jason Segel) and Annie (Cam- eron Diaz), who have let life, jobs, and kids rob them of opportunities for intimacy. To spice things up, Annie suggests making a sex video. Jay neglects to erase the video and it gets uploaded to several iPads sent to assorted individuals. Their panicky efforts to retrieve the iPads take them to next-door neighbors Robby (Rob Corddry) and Tess (Ellie Kemper) and to Annie’s prospective new boss, Hank (Rob Lowe). Diaz and Segel do their best to milk laughs from a mostly mirthless script to little effect. The one-joke premise that the video will be discovered by friends, employer, neighbors, and casual acquain- tances and paint them as sexual perverts, ruining their lives and embarrassing their kids, offers surprisingly little to laugh at in this often raunchy R-rated comedy. The movie goes wrong in its too-numer- ous story lines — a foray onto the site of a porn server, a subplot about blackmail, a slapstick chase by an angry German shep- herd, and a cocaine-stoked evening at the fancy home of Hank, whose company hopes to sponsor Annie’s family-friendly blog. It is tough for actors to get much mile- age from setups that are not funny or clever. The writers pepper the film with lots of R- rated language, but none of it makes view- Jason Segel and Cameron Diaz in a scene from the comedy ‘Sex Tape.’ ers laugh and it all seems desperate. Bonus features on the Blu-ray edition include a digital copy, bloopers, deleted and extended scenes, a comic tour of Hank’s art collec- tion, and alternate takes for some of the film’s gags. “Life after Beth” (Lionsgate) combines romance with a popular staple of current horror cinema: the zombie. Zach (Dane DeHaan) is devastated when his girlfriend Beth (Aubrey Plaza) dies unexpectedly from a snake bite while hiking. Beth sud- denly and mysteriously returns to life, along with several other residents of the local cemetery, including his grandfather and the previous occupants of the house in which he and his family live. Zach does not know quite how to react to Beth. Her parents (Molly Shannon, John C. Riley) advise him not to think about it too much and to embrace the return of the girl he loves. However, when Beth starts devel- oping some bizarre tendencies, including a disturbing taste for human flesh, Zach has to confront the facts. Can love survive among the living dead? Combining comedy and horror is a tricky business, since there is a risk of alienating both comedy fans and horror aficionados. De Haan’s Zach is appropriately anguished, Plaza’s Beth is a creepily endearing zombie, and director Jeff Baena incorporates some funny bits. Overall, however, “Life after Beth” never lives up to the potential of its premise. Bonuses on the Blu-ray edition include audio commentary with writer/ director Baena, deleted scenes, digital copy, and a behind-the-scenes featurette. “Silent Witness: Season One” and “Silent Witness: Season 17” (BBC) are DVD sets that bookend the long-running British series that takes viewers from crime scenes to the laboratories where forensic evidence reveals clues to those crimes. The series, which debuted in 1996, was created by Nigel McCrery, a former murder squad detective, who based it on Professor Helen Whitwell, a forensic pathologist McCrery knew while serving as a police officer. The show centers on a dedicated and driven team of forensic pathologists who (continued on Crossword page) Page 22 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • October 22, 2014 DVD releases (continued from Restaurant page) use their scientific expertise to unravel clues in mysterious and suspicious deaths. Each body tells a story: who the vic- tims were, how they lived, and how they died. In the early years of the series, the team was led by the intelligent Dr. Samantha Ryan (Amanda Burton). From the eighth season on, a new lead character took over: Dr. Nikki Alexander (Emilia Fox). A rotating cast surrounds the leads. “Mad Men: The Final Season, Part One” (Lionsgate) represents producers’ annoying trend of breaking full sea- sons into multiple Blu-ray/DVD releases. However, since these seven episodes have already been aired, the distribu- tor likely wanted to maximize sales by issuing them now rather than waiting over a year for the second half of the season to be aired. These episodes are set in late-1960s New York. Don Draper (Jon Hamm) seems a very different man from the one who appears in the first season. He suggests that Peggy (Elisabeth Moss) make an important pitch to a client, discusses with Ted the fulfillment of honest hard work, turns down a tryst with his secretary, and becomes more of a father to Sally, suggesting that she not be so cyn- ical about life. Joan (Christina Hendricks) has to balance loyalty to Don with the lure of a huge paycheck. And there is that surreal, wonderful song-and-dance farewell to Bert (Robert Morse), “The Best Things in Life Are Free.” As series go on, many run out of dramatic steam. Although this is true to a degree with “Mad Men,” the writing is still sharp. The characters have made such an impression that viewers cannot help peeking into their lives. Bonuses on the two-disc Blu-ray set include fea- turettes about gay-rights activists of the ‘60s, gay empow- erment, the trial of the Chicago Eight, a look inside Morse’s last day on the set, and the featurette “Technology: 1969” that chronicles the birth of the personal computer and the Internet. “Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Complete Set” (Cinedigm) is a mas- sive 32-DVD box set containing all five seasons of the original anime series. Over 86 hours of shows are included. The “Yu-Gi-Oh!” animated series originated from the graphic novels created by Kazuki Takahashi. The spinoff Japanese collectible trading card game has sold more than 25 billion cards. The game and TV series feature strate- gic play involving a combination of monsters, spells, and traps to defeat opponents. A long-running success on TV worldwide, “Yu-Gi-Oh!” has aired domestically and internationally in more than 90 countries over the past 12 years. 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Converting a home into a barrier-free space can seem like a daunting task that requires adjustments to nearly every part of the house. While the extent of those adjust- ments depends on the individual who needs to be accommodated, some of the areas hom- eowners must address when making their homes accessible are universal regardless of the individual’s condition. A home’s entryways often must be addressed when making the home more accessible. Portable ramps can be an afford- able option and are often an ideal for those who only need to make temporary adjust- ments, such as when a resident suffers an injury that requires he or she spend some time in a wheelchair. When the adjustments will just be temporary, a folding wheelchair might be necessary, as the doorways might not be able to fit a standard wheelchair that does not fold. When adjustments will be permanent, homeowners might need to expand the door- ways in their homes. Contractors typically recommend expanding doorways to at least 32 inches, which provides some maneuver- ability when wheelchairs, which are typically between 24 and 27 inches wide, are entering the home. The most commonly used entry- ways, including front doors and bathrooms and bedroom doors, will likely need to be widened. The bathroom might be the area of the home that needs the most attention. Slippery conditions common to bathrooms can make things especially difficult for people in wheel- chairs or with disabilities. Grab bars should be installed in bath tubs and shower stalls and next to toilets. Safety treads, which can pro- vide a secure, slip-free surface on the floors of showers and tubs, can also be installed. Add a hand-held shower head to the shower stall can make it easier for those with a disability to shower. Portable transfer seats, which enable wheelchair-bound individuals to transition from their chairs to showers and bathtubs, can be purchased and kept in or near the bath- room. An often overlooked adjustment homeown- ers must make when transforming their homes into barrier-free spaces concerns the sinks throughout the home. People with disabilities may find it difficult to access faucets on sinks throughout the home, especially when there are vanity cabinets beneath the sinks. Replac- ing such sinks with pedestal sinks can improve maneuverability. Just make sure such sinks are lower to the ground than standard pedestal sinks. A sink that is a few inches lower than a standard sink is considerably more accessible for people in wheelchairs. Closets are rarely barrier-free. Homeowners can address this issue by creating multi-level closet spaces so individuals can place their clothes at accessible heights. Closet shelves can be lowered and doors can be widened so disabled persons can easily manage their ward- robes. In addition, consider installing a light inside the closet and make sure the light switch can be easily reached from a wheelchair. Making a home more accessible can be a significant undertaking, but many of the adjust- ments homeowners should make are small in scale and will not take long to complete. Page 26 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • October 22, 2014 Get the 411 on various popular flooring options Choosing the right flooring for a home is no small task. Flooring is expensive, so homeowners want to make the best decision possible so their choice of floor- ing is not one they regret and ultimately replace in the years to come. When choosing flooring for their homes, many hom- eowners are overwhelmed by the options at their dis- posal. Each type of flooring can look great in its own way, which is why homeowners may struggle to find the right fit for their homes. Getting educated about flooring is a great way to make the process of choosing a floor much less overwhelming and more enjoyable. The fol- lowing are some of the more popular flooring options homeowners will encounter in their search. Hardwood: Nearly everyone is familiar with hard- wood floors, which are durable, warm, and a favorite of homeowners aiming for a traditional look. Homes with open floor plans often benefit from hardwood flooring, as it creates the feeling of continuity that homeowners hope to achieve with open floor plans. Various species of hardwood are available, including oak, maple, and cherry. These choices typically vary in price, with more exotic imported options carrying hefty price tags. More traditional hardwood flooring is less expensive, and solid wood flooring can be refinished several times to increase its lifespan. Engineered wood: Engineered wood is less suscep- tible to temperature changes and humidity than solid wood, and some new varieties of engineered wood include substrates made from recycled wood fiber and stone dust, which may appeal to eco-friendly homeown- ers. Men and women who want to install their own floors may prefer engineered wood, which is now avail- able in self-locking parquet or plank squares that can be installed without using glue or nails. Bamboo: Bamboo is another flooring alternative that is popular among eco-conscious homeowners, as it comes from plants that regenerate quickly and is there- fore considered a sustainable material. Bamboo flooring is made of strands of bamboo that are glued together, forming engineered planks or solid strips. Bamboo flooring is strong and able to resist the negative effects of fluctuating humidity, which include swelling and contraction. Many people prefer the fresh, bright feel of bamboo flooring. Laminate: Laminate flooring is among the less expensive flooring materials to buy and install. Hom- eowners who purchase laminate flooring have an array of options to choose from, and floating laminate floor- ing systems can be installed over existing floors without glue or nails. Some find laminate flooring is indistin- guishable from real wood, but the plastic coating that makes up the top layer of laminate flooring is often a giveaway that the floors are laminate and not real wood. Similar in construction to engineered wood, laminate flooring differs because its top layer is a photographic imprint on the face of each board, whereas engineered wood is made up of real hardwood veneer attached to several layers of plywood. Cork: Cork is another sustainable flooring material that is a favorite among homeowners who want to make their homes more eco-friendly. The appearance of cork floors is unlike many flooring materials, as it is speckled thanks to unusual grain patterns of the trees from which it is harvested. Cork flooring is popular in kitchens and bathrooms because cork tiles have a naturally nonslip surface that makes areas of a home where floors get wet safer. Cork flooring may need to be resealed every few years to guard against stains and potential moisture issues. Flooring choices vary greatly, and it is easy for hom- eowners to become overwhelmed by all of the options at their disposal. Taking time to understand each of those options can make the process of choosing a floor that much more enjoyable. October 22, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 27 Page 28 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • October 22, 2014