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Box 96, Midland Park, NJ 07432-0096 Total Window & Wall Fashions 6 Kim/Janine HalliganElecFrontPage(2-26-14) rev2 Page 2 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • November 5, 2014 Villadom Happenings Shop to hold Christmas Boutique The de Snoep Winkel Gift Shop and Tea Room at the Christian Health Care Center in Wyckoff will hold its annual Christmas Boutique and Open House from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15. Shoppers may enjoy a cup of hot mulled cider as they stroll through the store and enjoy the music, scents, and sounds of Christmas. The boutique will feature Christmas ornaments, gifts, jewelry, candles, and Delft. Visitors are invited to enter a contest to win a Christmas gift basket. The gift shop is located at CHCC at 700 Mountain Avenue. All proceeds from the shop benefit residents, patients, and clients of the center. For more information, call (201) 848-5946. Support our Troops Night set The eighth annual Support Our Troops and Honor Our Veterans Night will be held Nov. 12 at the Mahwah Bar & Grill, 2 Island Road. From 5 to 10 p.m. the restaurant will donate 10 percent of dinner sales (food only) to the Mahwah Marine Moms/North Jersey Military Moms. Proceeds from this evening will help the moms continue their mission of sending a “little bit of home” to deployed troops. During the fundraiser, the moms will share infor- mation about Wreaths across America set for Dec. 13. For more information, visit www.mahwahmarinemoms.com or e-mail mahwahmarinemoms@yahoo.com. The MMM/ NJMM is a 501 c(3) organization. Fall Craft Show announced The Paramus Catholic Fall Craft Show will be held Sunday, Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The school is located at 425 Paramus Road in Paramus. There will be 130 exhibi- tors from four states with crafts, art, and photographs. The show will also feature a bake table, a basket fundraiser, and a breakfast and lunch menu. Admission is $3; children under age 10 will be admit- ted free. Please note that baby strollers are not permitted. For more information, call (201) 666-1340 or visit www. pjspromotions.com. Foundation hosts Butterfly Ball Julia’s Butterfly Foundation will host its Ninth Annual Butterfly Ball on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 7 p.m. to midnight at the Tides Estate in North Haledon. The all-volunteer organization provides financial assistance to terminally and chronically ill children to improve their quality of life. The Butterfly Ball, the main fundraising event for the foundation, will include auctions. Music will be provided by ESP Entertainment. The foundation is the recipient of NJ Monthly’s 2014 Seeds of Hope Award, designed to celebrate the work of the most dedicated volunteers in New Jersey. To make a financial contribution or to purchase tick- ets to the Butterfly Ball, visit http://www.juliasbutterfly- foundation.org and click on the link on the home page. To donate an item to the auction, e-mail info@jualisbutterfly foundaiton.org. Band celebrates 60 th Anniversary The Waldwick Band will celebrate its 60th Anniversary as it opens its 2014-15 winter season on Sunday, Nov. 9. The free 2:30 p.m. concert will be held at the Village School at 100 West Prospect Street in Waldwick. The featured soloist will be flutist Sean Marron, 13, an eighth grader at George Washington Middle School in Ridgewood. He is the principal flutist of the Newark Youth Symphony and has twice received blue ribbons at flute competitions. His teacher is Nancy Horowitz, principal flutist of the Waldwick Band. For his debut as a soloist with the Waldwick Band, Marron will perform the “Chaminade Concertino for Flute.” The band, under the baton of Music Director Edmund A. Moderacki, will open the concert with its 2014-15 signature piece, John Centenaro’s “Waldwick Band Festival March,” composed for the band’s 50th Anniversary. Moderacki will conduct the ensemble in Verdi’s “Sicilian Vespers Over- ture” and Howard Hanson’s “Chorale and Alleluia.” Also on the program will be Meyerbeer’s “Coronation March,” Johann Strauss’ “Chit Chat Polka,” Percy Grainger’s “Aus- tralian up Country Tune” and Richard Franko Goldman’s “Foundation March.” The concert will also include Steven Wilson to be honored at ‘Fall Night’ Pictured: Jerry and Lorraine Kallman, Ridgewood, Fall Night co-chairs; Michael Tozzoli, CEO, West Bergen; Chrissie Lijoi, Creative Chocolates, Woodland Park; Lee Schaeffer, COO, West Bergen; Chef Rulber Menendez, Restaurant L, Allendale; Gavin Murphy, general manager, Roots Steakhouse, Ridgewood; Executive Chef Rocco Russo, Masina Trat- toria, Weehawken; Executive Chef Michael Pereira, Roots Steakhouse, Ridgewood; Chuck Russo, owner, Carlo Rus- so’s Wine & Spirit World, Ho-Ho-Kus; Chef Jimmy Perides, Biagio’s/The Terrace, Paramus; Anthony De Pinto, manager, Ben and Jerry’s, Ridgewood; and Steve Cohen of the Modern Jazz Quartet. Not pictured: Baked in a Cup, Ramsey; Blue Moon Mexican Café, Wyckoff; Cakepops for You, Ridgewood; Clementine Caterers, Wayne; Esty Street, Park Ridge; Food Evolution, Montvale; Francesco’s Restaurant, Woodland Park; The Kitchen, Englewood; Park & Orchard, East Rutherford; The Plum & The Pear, Wyckoff; St. Eve’s, Ho-Ho-Kus; Sanzari’s New Bridge Inn, New Milford; Shop Rite, Ramsey; Sugarflake Bakery, Westwood; The Village Green, Ridgewood; and The Village Grille, Waldwick. On Nov. 10 at 7 p.m., the area’s finest restaurants and caterers will join together at The Terrace, 293 Para- mus Road in Paramus, for the 22 nd “A Fall Night of Fine Dining,” a fundraiser to benefit the programs and ser- vices of West Bergen Mental Healthcare, including the Center for Children and Youth in Ramsey. On this spe- cial occasion, West Bergen will honor Philip E. Wilson, West Bergen’s chairman, who will be retiring after 35 years of dedication and commitment to the agency. At the event, each restaurant will serve individual portions of its most innovative entrée, enabling attend- ees to experience a variety of cuisines. Chuck Russo, owner of Carlo Russo’s Wine and Spirit World in Ho- Bulla’s “Bond…James Bond” that contains the most mem- orable music from the movie series. The Waldwick Band was founded in 1954 by Dr. Walter Nallin, chairman of the music department of Baruch Col- lege of the City University of New York. The group was originally known as the Waldwick Fire Department Band and was formed to provide music for the fire department during parades. However, the band soon started present- ing concerts. In 1968, it was reorganized as the Commu- nity Band of Waldwick. Moderacki has led the band since 1978. The remaining concerts in the band’s winter series are scheduled for Feb. 7, March 15, and May 3. For more infor- mation, visit www.waldwickband.org. Sierra Club to host watershed program The North Jersey Sierra Club Chapter will present “Pro- tecting the Ramapo River Watershed” on Tuesday, Nov. 11. This program will be held at 7 p.m. at the Mahwah Public Library, 100 Ridge Road in Mahwah. Geoff Welch will discuss the history and ecology of one of the area’s prime sources of drinking water, the Ramapo River Watershed. Welch will also cover the threats to the watershed by pipelines and the proposed casino project in Sterling Forest. This free program is open to the public. Light refresh- ments will be served. Chamber schedules luncheon The Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce will host a Business Networking Luncheon on Thursday, Nov. 20 from noon to 2 p.m. at Restaurant L, 9 Franklin Turnpike in Allendale. John W. Aramini, owner and president of Aramini Man- agement, will present “Your Role as Brand and Marketing Champion.” Aramini will cover practical ideas on defining a brand as a foundation for creating a marketing plan. The luncheon is $40 for Chamber members and $55 for non-members. Advance registration is preferred; an addi- tional $5 processing fee will be charged if paid the day (continued on page 20) Ho-Kus, will select a variety of wines for the occasion. The Modern Jazz Quartet will perform classic standards and Broadway favorites. Sponsoring this year’s event is Boiling Springs Sav- ings Bank. Reservations for “A Fall Night” may be made on the website, www.afallnight.com or by contacting Carol Cohen at (201) 444-3550. Tickets are $175 per person and are tax deductible. Seating is limited. West Bergen is a non-profit organization providing a wide range of psychiatric and counseling services for all age groups with various levels of need. Call (201) 444- 3550 for more information. November 5, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 3 Ridgewood Village, not its water company, donated to teams by John Koster The Ridgewood administration super- vised by the Ridgewood Village Coun- cil, not the Ridgewood Water Company, donated $59,000 to recreational sports groups before Village Manager Roberta Sonenfeld curtailed the technically illegal donations a few weeks ago. The Ridgewood Water Company, as a quasi-separate entity, actually donated $2,000 a year from 2011 to 2014 to vari- ous sports groups for a total of $8,000. Village Manager Sonenfeld, once apprised of the donations and the fact they were technically illegal under state law, curtailed them and last week clarified the actual amounts in writing. The report that the Ridgewood Water Company had donated $59,000 for more than a decade as previously published was incorrect and the actual amount donated was $8,000 over the past four years, as Sonenfeld explained last week. “Municipalities, by state law, cannot make donations to charitable institu- tions,” Sonenfeld said. “There are very few exceptions to this.” “We have been making donations to Social Services of Ridgewood and Vicin- ity. Last year’s contribution was $4,500. We have been making donations to Social Services for over 10 years. This practice will not be continued,” she said. “We have also been providing funds to Children’s Aid and Family Services; last year’s amount was $5,000. In this case, there was a contract that calls for Children’s Aid to provide counseling services to Ridgewood residents during crisis situ- Parents & guardians alerted to ‘surprise’ K-9 operation Ridgewood parents and guardians received written notice that a Ridgewood Police-supervised “surprise” visit from the Bergen County K-9 unit was to be anticipated some time this autumn at a date not known to anyone in the school system. Students will be secured in their aca- demic classrooms during the visit and their interaction with the police and the dog or dogs is not expected. “While it is a drill, any positive find- ings will be handled directly and appro- priately by the Ridgewood High School administration, in accordance with New Jersey statute, board of education policy, and police regulations,” said a letter jointly signed by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Daniel Fishbein and Ridgewood High School Principal Dr. Douglas Gorman. ations. This service has not been widely used and we will not renew this for next year. We have been providing funds to Children’s Aid for over 10 years as well. “In both of the above cases, the context was that these organizations do, in fact, provide services to some Ridgewood resi- dents. “As far as sports teams are concerned: The village has been providing monies to Ridgewood sports teams for over a decade and more -- these teams may be 501c3s or not. The amount of monies provided has decreased over time. Last year, the village gave $3,000 (Ridgewood Soccer $500, Ridgewood Junior Football $500, Ridgewood Lacrosse $500, Ridgewood Biddy Basketball $500, Ridgewood Base- ball/Softball $500, Ridgewood Hoops Club $500). In prior years, the village also provided funding to Ridgewood Junior Wrestling and Ridgewood Roller Hockey. Between 2008 through 2014, sports teams were given approximately $59,000. Again, I think the intent was right-minded as we do run recreational programs for our youth, but to avoid any semblance of 501c3 donations we will stop these contri- butions top the sports teams. (continued on page 6) Page 4 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • November 5, 2014 Glen Rock celebrates annual Homecoming in style Glen Rock cheerleaders and other students celebrated Homecom- ing on Saturday, Oct. 25. November 5, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 5 Glen Rock Council approves salary increases for supervisors by John Koster The Glen Rock Borough Council had adopted a resolution providing for a two percent salary increase for those in certain supervisory positions in the police department and the department of public works. The resolution provides for a scale for each position covered. The range for a police officer is $34,525 for a new hire to a maximum of $113,594 for a senior patrol- man. The range for a police detective reaches a maximum of $121,540. Detectives begin their careers as patrolmen, so there is no set starting salary. The top salary for a sergeant is $122,750. For a detec- tive sergeant, the top salary is $123,288. The top salary for a police lieutenant is $128,806, and the top salary for a captain is $129,334. The public works salaries cover 13 borough employ- ees and establish wages of $20 to $35.09 per hour for a foreman, $20 to $37.06 per hour for a mechanic and $35.66 for an assistant mechanic, and $20 to $33.14 for a laborer. In the Department of Sanitation, which has 10 employ- ees covered, the minimum pay is $20 per hour and the maximum is $34.24 per hour, and the wages for a loader are $19 to $31.51 per hour. The wages for the two Glen Rock Recycling Depart- ment laborers are both at the maximum figure. The ranges are a minimum of $20 and a maximum of $33.14 per hour. Community Church will host Wreath Making Workshop The Friends of the Glen Rock Arboretum, Inc. will present a Holiday Wreath Making Workshop on Satur- day, Nov. 22 at the Fellowship Hall of the Glen Rock Community Church, 354 Rock Road in Glen Rock. Two sessions are available: 10 a.m. to noon or 1 to 3 p.m. The cost is $25 per person, which includes all fresh greens, decorations, and ribbons. Participants are invited to immerse themselves in the beauty of the coming season. This is a time to create for the whole family. Bring friends and family members along and have a great time preparing something home- made for the holiday season. Volunteers will be avail- able to help those who ask for assistance. Those who attend are encouraged to bring gloves, clippers/pruners, and small pliers. A limited number of these tools will be provided. Wreath makers who want to include some- thing special in their creations should also remember to bring those items. Those who do not need a wreath of their own may want to attend a workshop and make a wreath for a family member, friend, or neighbor. Preregister online at www.glenrockarboretum.org before Nov. 15. Remember to select the morning or afternoon session. All proceeds from this event will go to the Thielke Arboretum Environmental Education Center Building Fund. At right: Caroll Thielke and family Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • November 5, 2014 Glen Rock Composting, arboretum project make borough greener by John Koster The Glen Rock Borough Council has introduced two ordinances to make composing and solid waste disposal less invasive to neighbors and will soon be considering an appeal to provide some of the $550,000 to $600,000 needed to upgrade facilities at the Glen Rock Arboretum. “We’re just doing some upgrades, trying to stay current with the situation,” Mayor John van Keuren said last week after the two ordinances were introduced. Both items will be considered for adoption on Nov. 12. The solid waste ordinance defines ways of disposing of solid waste and requires that garbage be stored in sanitary, watertight containers not filled beyond the top of the con- tainer and not weighing more than 60 pounds, providing specific limits for the weight of each can. Garden refuse may no longer be placed beside the curb. The intent is to encourage residents to compost at home if the situation allows or to take grass clippings and other vegetation to the recycling center where they may used as either mulch or compost. Mandatory recyclable materials are described as alu- minum cans, glass containers, newspapers, magazines, ferrous (iron or steel) scrap, white goods, plastic contain- ers, automotive oil waste, mixed paper, used tires, corru- gated cardboard, and construction and demolition debris. Newspapers may be secured with string in bundles of less than 50 pounds or placed in paper (not plastic) bags. Alu- minum and steel cans may be placed at the curb in con- tainers provided by the borough. Corrugated cardboard that is tied or otherwise secured may be left at the curb every Monday, except on holidays. Mixed paper may be Leaf disposal contract is approved The Glen Rock Borough Council has approved the lowest of five bids on the contract for leaf transporta- tion and disposal working in tandem with the Glen Rock Department of Public Works. RVH Mulch Supply, LLC was awarded the contract at $6.15 per cubic yard of transported material. The propos- als from the four unsuccessful bidders were returned after the contract was awarded. Composted leaves gradually turning into mulch, and eventually into topsoil through the action of weather and worms, is available free to Glen Rock residents at the Glen Rock Recycling Center off Doremus Avenue. Residents should bring their own buckets and, if they have one, their own screens to remove twigs and small rocks. Sports groups hensive donation to the Ridgewood, Glen Rock, and Mid- land Park baseball groups. A former Ridgewood Council member had stated sepa- rately that when Gabbert arrived as village manager, Gab- bert found that some of the money collected from Glen Rock, Midland Park, and Wyckoff water fees was being used to support the Ridgewood Police Department, the Ridgewood Fire Department, and the administration. Gabbert curtailed the practice. Glen Rock Mayor John van Keuren, a retired financial professional, confirmed that water fees had apparently been used to fund Ridgewood functions not involved with the delivery of water to customers in the other three towns. The court case in which Wyckoff, Glen Rock, and Midland Park filed suit against Ridgewood is pending. (continued from page 3) “Ridgewood Water began a practice in 2011 to donate money to Ridgewood Baseball, Midland Park Baseball and Glen Rock Baseball (total about $2,000 per year). My understanding is that the prior village management thought that this would be a positive community gesture. The practice has now stopped.” Sonenfeld clarified the written statement verbally by identifying former Village Manager Ken Gabbert as the manager who had approved the $2,000 per year compre- J. KOSTER left at the curb in boxes. White goods, including refrigera- tors and washers, may be disposed of by arrangement with the vendor of the replacement appliance or dropped off at the recycling area. Used engine oil and tires must be taken to dealers who will accept them, not to borough facilities. The second ordinance provides that sweeping, raking, or blowing yard waste -- including fallen leaves, grass, and garden debris -- to the curb is prohibited. However, loose leaves may be raked to the curb for borough disposal if left no closer to a storm drain than 10 feet in the A1 zone or six feet in the A2 zone. Compostable material may be composted at a resident’s property in a container of no more than two square yards in size and must be closer to the resident’s house than to any neighboring house. Containers must be at least 10 feet from the property line in an A1 zone and six feet from the property line in an A2 zone. In a separate initiative, members of the Friends of the Glen Rock Arboretum are launching their new fund drive to raise $550,000 to $600,000 to build an environmental education center at the 11-acre Glen Rock Arboretum, a natural living tree museum located off Doremus Avenue. The new building is anticipated to have a footprint of 1,700 square feet with conference space, a resource room, bathrooms, and an emergency shelter for visitors in inclement weather. Exposed structural timber and large windows are anticipated and non-structural needs includ- ing microscopes, display cases, and technology are also envisioned. The Glen Rock Borough Council approved the proj- ect on the municipally-owned land in concept in 2010, but Mayor van Keuren said last week that the fundraising is completely in the hands of the Friends of the Arbore- tum and not of the borough council. The arboretum was established in 1951 with trees and shrubs from northern Europe, northern Asia, and North America. The property also features a spring-fed pond and an adjacent stream, Diamond Brook. The site is a favorite with walkers and photographers and already hosts nature tours for school children, who help out as volunteers with plantings and maintenance work. “We’re going to be hearing from them about some cash, but we don’t know when yet,” Mayor van Keuren said last week. November 5, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 7 Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • November 5, 2014 November 5, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 9 ‘Harp to Heart’ features stringers and singers by John Koster The “Harp to Heart” concert at the Ridgewood Library centered on Katy Wong, but introduced the near-capacity audience to a whole roster of talented string players, singers, woodwind performers, and another skilled harpist. Katy Wong and her sister Kari performed Claude Debussy’s ‘Reverie’ in a duet. Wong, the U.S. delegate to the 2014 World Harp Congress in Sydney, Austra- lia, played her duet with Violetta Norrie, a freshman at the Manhattan School of Music. She also introduced an original composition by Matthew Liu of Juilliard, who sat in the audience and spoke briefly on stage, explaining how Wong asked him to write an original piece, which came to be called “Romantic Tempers.” Wong also shared the stage with her younger sister Kari, an oboist and a fresh- man at Ridgewood High School, perform- ing “Reverie” by Claude Debussy, familiar as the opening and closing theme from the overnight WQXR classic radio program narrated by Nimet Habachy. (continued on page 21) Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • November 5, 2014 Ridgewood Notes Liu to address Sunset Rotary Charles Liu, professor of astrophysics at the College of Staten Island, City Uni- versity of New York will present a talk to the Sunset Rotary Club-Central Bergen on Nov. 5. The club meets at 6 p.m. at the Bone Fish Grill in Paramus Park. New members are invited. Veterans Day ceremony announced The community is invited to observe Veterans Day on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. in Vet- erans Memorial Park in Van Neste Square, Ridgewood. This year’s theme is the Viet- nam War era. The annual event is held to honor those who served in the nation’s wars and to remind people that the price of lib- erty was their service. Benefit dinner & auction set West Side Presbyterian Church will host its annual Mission Benefit Pasta Dinner & Auction on Saturday, Nov. 15. The event will be held at the church located at 6 South Monroe Street. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. for those who want to participate in a prize basket fundraiser. Dinner will begin at 7 p.m. Basket winners will be announced during coffee and dessert. Immediately fol- lowing will be a live auction. Tickets for the dinner event are $10 per person or $30 per family. Proceeds will benefit the West Side Presbyterian Church Mission, including an annual youth mission trip, and an adult mission to Hope Village in Haiti. Hope Village is home to the Free the Kids Orphanage, and cares for over 600 abandoned children. Serving northwest Bergen County and vicinity since 1912, West Side Presbyterian Church offers a sanctuary to discover life, experience God, and connect with people. For more information or to purchase tick- ets, call (201) 652-1966 or visit www.west- side.org. OLMC MOMs will host Denio Peter Denio, the director of adult faith formation at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, will discuss “Passing Faith along to Your Children and Keeping Faith Pres- ent in your Family” to the OLMC MOMs on Wednesday, Nov. 12. Denio will present suggestions and answer questions. Members of OLMC MOMs meet at 9:15 a.m. in the parish center at 1 Passaic Street. To make child care arrangements, e-mail Katie Hogan at pwhogan@optonline.net. Members are welcome to bring a friend. OLMC MOMS includes women of all ages and faiths who strive to make spirituality the center of their family life through supporting, ministering to, and learning from each other. The group pro- vides a variety of adult-and-child-centered activities that provide mothers and fami- lies the opportunity for social interaction, emotional support, and spiritual growth. Monthly meetings feature special speakers and group discussions. The organization also hosts a book club, recipe club, tennis, play groups, etc. Moms of all faiths and ages are welcome. For more information, visit www.olmcmoms.org. Guest members. Families are allowed one pass per month and a two-week advance reservation will be accepted. Contact the reference desk at askridgewood@ridgewo odlibrary.org or (201) 670-5600, extension 130 to make a reservation. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Village holiday tree sought The Village of Ridgewood is seeking a donation of the 2014 holiday tree. Each year, the tree is decorated with lights and displayed in the central business dis- trict throughout the season. Removal and transport will be included. For more details, contact the parks and recreation department at (201) 670-5560, or parks. shadetree@ridgewoodnj.net. Local resident to discuss World War II experiences On Nov. 8, Paul Grassey will present “It’s Character that Counts” at 11 a.m. at the Ridgewood Public Library at 125 North Maple Avenue. Grassey, a former Glen Rock resident and graduate of Ridgewood High School, will discuss his memoir of his school days and his time as a B24 pilot in the Eighth Air Force during World War II. He will use his own experiences, and those of his fellow service members, to exemplify the behav- iors and attitudes necessary to succeed in life. All are welcome. Light refreshments will be served. Wraga exhibit presented Jeanette Wraga Becker will present artworks by her mother, Hedwig Rodak Wraga, at the Stable Art Gallery through Nov. 26. “Mama’s Rainbow: Remembering Hedwig Rodak Wraga and Her Art” will feature Wraga’s acrylic paintings, which demonstrate her unique “hard edge” style, still life paintings, and drawings in pen and crayon media. A reception will be held Sunday, Nov. 9 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. All are invited. The Stable Art Gallery, located at 259 North Maple Avenue in Ridgewood, is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and by appointment. Call (201) 670-5560. Free museum passes available The Ridgewood Public Library’s museum pass program has free passes for the Museum of the City of New York, the Children’s Museum of Manhattan, the Frick, and the Guggenheim. The program is open to Ridgewood cardholders and Gold Holiday Crafts event slated The Unitarian Society of Ridgewood will host its 23rd Annual Holiday Crafts event on Nov. 21 and 22. Admission is free. Those who attend will have a chance to shop for handmade crafts for the holidays with prices to suit every budget. Items to be sold will include jewelry, pottery, hand- made cards, clothing, original art, photo- graphs, functional woodenware, and more. Hours will be 7 to 9:30 p.m. on Nov. 21 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 22. The Unitarian Society is located at 113 Cottage Place. For more information, call Jeri or Ann at (201) 444-6225. Proceeds will benefit the Youth Devel- opment Program C.A.M.P. in Paterson. November 5, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 11 Village hosts Alzheimer’s Awareness Week Ridgewood’s Alzheimer’s Awareness Week will provide crucial information for caregivers of people with demen- tia. An estimated 5.2 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, the most common type of dementia. The devastating condition doesn’t just take a toll on its sufferers. Some 15.5 million family and friends take on the challenging role of caregiver to those with Alzheimer’s in the United States. This November, Ridgewood’s Alzheimer’s Awareness Week will provide critical information and advice to care- givers through four programs sponsored by the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce along with Van Dyk Health Care, Unicity Eldercare, the Valley Hospital, and Dementia Care Specialist Vivian Green Korner. Most events will take place from Nov. 9 to 13. “Is it Dementia or Normal Aging?” will be held on Sunday, Nov. 9 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Ridgewood Public Library, 125 North Maple Avenue. While age is the biggest risk factor for dementia, it is not a “normal” part of aging. Learn about the warning signs of dementia and the myths and realities of aging. The workshop will be led by Sheila Brogan, LSW, ACSW, geriatric social worker, elder care services, Children’s Aid and Family Services and Mari- anne Terry, LSW, C-ASWCM, director of social work, Unicity Eldercare. On Nov. 3, 10, and 17, caregivers may learn about living through the middle stages of Alzheimer’s. Through this three-part program, caregivers will learn more about symptoms and care needs, techniques for managing behaviors and managing safety, and relationship changes and supportive services available to help with care-giving responsibilities. These programs will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the library, and will be led by Michelle Foster- Carter of the Alzheimer’s Association. A program about the legal and financial considerations for the caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer’s will be held Tuesday, Nov. 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. James T. Parks, CFP, president and wealth adviser, Parks Wealth Manage- ment and Brian Keane, Esq., Hartman & Winnicki, P.C. will discuss advanced planning that may relieve some of the burden as caregivers of dementia patients confront difficult legal and financial decisions. This program will (continued on page 14) Page 12 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • November 5, 2014 November 5, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 13 North Jersey Orthodontics celebrates 20 th Anniversary North Jersey Orthodontics is celebrat- ing 20 years of providing personalized, quality orthodontic care to children, teens, and adults in northern New Jersey. Founded in 1994 by owner Dr. Elizabeth Ellen, North Jersey Orthodontics remains committed to bringing beautiful smiles to Wayne, Franklin Lakes, and the sur- rounding towns. Since its inception, North Jersey Orthodontics has treated thousands of patients. The philosophy at North Jersey Ortho- dontics can be summed up in four words: “Make the patients happy.” Dr. Ellen’s focus has always been on treating people, not just teeth, and on building personal relationships with patients. If there is ever a problem or question, it is dealt with promptly, professionally, and personally. The staff is well-trained, qualified, and experienced. Dr. Ellen loves what she does and the opportunity to make positive changes in the lives of her patients, from children who cover their smiles with their hands to hide crooked teeth, to adults who never had the opportunity to pursue treatment in their youth. She fondly remembers one patient who was extremely fearful and would not open her mouth for her exam. “For this particular girl, we set up appointments when no other patients were present,” Dr. Ellen shared. “Each visit, we gained her trust and she gradually felt more comfortable. We were able to put all the necessary braces in place. She eventu- ally had appointments scheduled during normal office hours and she interacted with other patients and staff beautifully. There were tears in our eyes the day her braces were removed.” Not only does Dr. Ellen work with those individuals who are particularly fearful of orthodontic treatment, but specializes in working with children with special needs. She provides special needs children with the extra attention and time they need to make them feel comfortable throughout the entire process. All her patients benefit from her loving and caring personality. Dr. Ellen has the same passion she did when she began her practice. She feels blessed to be surrounded by fun, caring, and highly skilled staff members. Most of all, she loves the patients who have made it possible to do the work that she loves. “I consistently feel that each patient and their family not only become great friends but like family,” she added. North Jersey Orthodontics provides quality treatment in a warm and inviting atmosphere where patients feel relaxed and receive the most professional care and the attention they deserve. As a long-time member of the Wayne and Franklin Lakes communities, North Jersey Orthodontics supports local hospi- tals, police and fire departments, schools, and sports teams. Dr. Ellen and her family support the CUMAC food bank in Pater- son, among other charities. Dr. Ellen began her career as an asso- ciate orthodontist working for Dr. Marion Bramante over 20 years ago. When she took over the practice in 1994, the name of the practice “North Jersey Orthodontics” was established to reflect the service to both Bergen and Passaic counties. Dr. Ellen followed in the footsteps of her father and grandfather, both of whom were orthodontists. She received her orthodon- tics degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She is an active member of the American Association of Orthodontics, American Dental Association, Passaic County Dental Society, New Jersey Asso- ciation of Orthodontics, and the Middle Atlantic Society of Orthodontics. Dr. Ellen is active in Passaic County Children’s Dental Health Month. She enjoys speaking to children at all grade levels about oral and dental health topics. North Jersey Orthodontics is located at 808 High Mountain Road in Frank- lin Lakes. Call (201) 891-4606 or e-mail: ellenpressman@verizon.net. Page 14 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • November 5, 2014 Hollywood revisited As outdoor living winds down due to the seasonal tem- perature shift, those of us who can pass up the vacations that promise “getaways” or “escapes” -- escapes from what? America? -- have TV to fall back on. My wife and I like nothing better than to put on eight layers of clothing and watch “Reel Thirteen” every Saturday night. The secret of enjoying the same movie more than once is this: The first time you watch for the plot and the char- acters and the next three times you enjoy the allusions, anachronisms, and absurdities. In “The Searchers” (1956), John Wayne tracks the Comanches to the same Indianist theme that Errol Flynn tracked the Sioux to in “They Died with Their Boots On” (1914). Max Steiner, whose family knew Johann Strauss in Austria-Hungary, produced such an evocative five- note theme -- BOM-BOM, bah-bah-BOM! -- that it came to have a life of its own. In an intentional allusion, “The Searchers” begins with an orchestral version of “Lorena,” a Civil War ballad in which the singer yearns to meet his beloved after they both die, which is intensely relevant to the plot. Steiner also wrote the music for “King Kong,” which is seething with allusions. Kong lives on Skull Island. The ape and skull motif was a symbol of Darwinism. Lenin kept one on his desk to remind himself to be ruthless. Kong’s death grapple with the snake-like lizard in his skull cave, which enables Fay Wray to escape with Bruce Cabot, is an obvious Freudian allusion. The scene in which the ship’s crew and the natives join forces to keep Kong from breaking into the village by barring the gate can be taken as an allusion to the defense of the West against commu- nism. In the sad little sequel, “Son of Kong,” the ship is taken over by a group of angry merchant seamen whose loud-mouthed leader is simply known as “Red.” When the island sinks, the hero, the heroine, and the Chinese cook take off in a sailboat and are rescued by what is obviously a Japanese ship. Bad “reds” and kindly Japanese disap- peared from Hollywood a few years later. This leads us to anachronisms. “The Searchers” begins circa 1867 as John Wayne rides up to his brother’s ranch in Texas. Later, when he rides out for vengeance, the revolver and lever-action rifle he uses are both weapon types that were not produced until 1873. For once, Wayne was ahead of his time. One of my best friends was a door gunner in Vietnam, winner of the Air Medal, and cannot stand Wayne -- yet admits that “The Searchers” was a truly great movie, and the only great movie Wayne ever made. I posit another one for my purposes: “She Wore a Yellow Ribbon.” Wayne actually acts in this one, playing an old cavalry captain troubled by retirement -- a human anachronism since he had no immediate family. As a re-run special, you get it all. You get your anachronism: The year is 1876 but Pony Express riders are said to carry the news of Custer’s Last Stand. (The real Pony Express went out of business in 1861 when Western Union linked New York to San Francisco by telegraph.) You get your allusions: The German-American post blacksmith is named “Wagner” and the anvil theme from Richard Wagner’s “Ring” opera plays briefly as Blacksmith Wagner works at the forge. The crooked Indian agent and gunrunner, Isaac Rynders, is named for a New York City gang leader of the prior decade who once ordered African-American Abolitionist Frederick Douglass beaten up for seeing an Irish woman. You get your absurdities: Indian Agent Rynders, offering the hostile Indians rifles for looted gold, climbs up on the tailgate of his buckboard and makes an insulting speech. His interpreter tells the Indians “ Sicha, sicha, lelah sicha! Wasteh, wasteh, lelah wasteh!” The hostile Indians are supposed to be Southern Cheyenne, but this is the wrong language. What the interpreter says is “ Bad, bad, very bad. Good, Good, very good!” My wife and I both understand rudimentary Lakota and we burst out laughing when we heard this. The Cheyenne chief, played by Noble Johnson, a multi- faced and multi-faceted black man, suavely raises his bow and puts an arrow right into Rynders’ chest. Rynders looks surprised. His crooked agency staff goes into the campfire. Wayne digs it from a safe distance. Johnson also turned up, sometimes as the native chief in “King Kong,” and in a film version of “The Most Dan- gerous Game,” for which he used white-face to play a men- acing Cossack. Johnson was the hypnotized Nubian slave in “The Mummy” with Boris Karloff, and a stalwart and dignified Sikh sergeant in the Alexander Korda version of “The Jungle Book” with Sabu Dagastir. In his farewell performance, Johnson got to charge up on horseback and shoot an arrow at John Wayne’s feet, his eyes glowering a challenge. Wayne picked up the arrow, snapped it, spat on it, and threw in back at Johnson. “I’m an old man, leave me alone,” Wayne says. Then Wayne and John Big Tree, who played the friendly Indian Blue Back in “Drums along the Mohawk” when he was a decade younger, meet in peace and agree that war is no good and they should go off and get drunk together -- or perhaps watch old movies. Here’s a crash course in enjoyable movie details you may have missed, especially on “Reel 13.” In “Eye of the Needle” with Donald Sutherland and Kate Nelligan, the desperate German U-Boat crew members waiting to hear from their ace spy all speak German with crass English accents. Conversely, in “Run Silent, Run Deep” with Clark Gable and Burt Lancaster, the Japanese destroyer crew whose ship they blow up at the beginning of the movie all look and sound distinctly Korean, while the Japanese submarine that stalks the American submarine has a crew that looks Japanese and speaks Japanese perfectly. In “The Eagle Has Landed” with Michael Caine and Donald Suther- land, the sinister intelligence officer Robert Duvall’s black eye-patch is shown first on one eye, then on the other eye. “Braveheart,” not yet on Reel 13, is said to be the world record holder for anachronisms and inaccuracies. The Scottish national hero William Wallace circa 1300 fought the English in full plate armor, not in a kilt with woad (blue paint) on his face as Mel Gibson did. The droite de seigneur was part of the plot, but researchers say it was never practiced in Catholic countries, especially not in the British Isles. The depicted “gay” English King Edward II is believed in real life to have produced children with three different women. I call that plausible denial. The French Princess Isabelle whom William Wallace is shown to have seduced and impregnated with the future king Edward III of England was in fact three years old at the time of Wal- lace’s execution. I call that implausible precocity. However, if they ever show “Braveheart,” I will be there taking notes with a strange sense of delight. I too have a brave heart -- and a strong stomach. Ridgewood Police arrest two men who rescued straying child Two Paterson co-workers rescued a wandering four- year-old who slipped away from a Ridgewood home, but the men’s story ended with a twist when one was later arrested for theft and the other was arrested for DWI. The Ridgewood Police Department responded to an Oct. 25 alert that a young child was seen walking alone beside busy Maple Avenue. When the police arrived, they discovered that two employees of a sanitation company had spotted the child, a four-year-old boy, and stopped to make sure he was safe. The two men turned the boy over to the Ridgewood Police Department, and the police returned him to the caregiver at his home, who had not realized that he had wandered off. At 8:30 that night, the police received a call from the home where they had dropped off the four-year-old. One of the Paterson men had turned up at the child’s home asking for a reward and was in possession of the caregiv- er’s wallet. He returned it, but several items turned out to be missing and the 27-year-old man was arrested and charged with receiving stolen property. Meanwhile, Patrolman Christopher Mormino came in contact with a driver who reported that the other Paterson man was driving while impaired. The 32-year-old man was charged with DWI, driving with a suspended license, and having an open container in a motor vehicle. Both men face an appearance in Ridgewood Municipal Court and the matter is still under investigation. In an unrelated case on Oct. 23, police investigated the theft of a vehicle from Exxon on the Run on Route 17 South. The vehicle owner parked his car at the station at 5:43 a.m. and exited the vehicle, but left the engine running. A black Lincoln then entered the station lot with at least three pas- sengers inside and a man in a ski mask jumped out of the Lincoln, hopped into the idling 2012 BMW, and took off onto Route 17. The matter is under investigation. The day before, generator cables were reported stolen from a construction site on Route 17. On Oct. 24 at 8:02 p.m., Patrolman Darin Thomas, Patrolman Kyle Finch, Patrolman Christopher Mormino, and Patrolman Steve Karcher responded to Rite Aid Phar- macy on a shoplifting complaint and arrested a 34-year-old Ridgewood resident who faces an appearance for shoplift- ing in Ridgewood Municipal Court. On Oct. 26, an Oradell man reported that his wallet had been stolen while he was at the Ridgewood YMCA. The Ridgewood Detective Bureau is investigating. Alzheimer’s Awareness Week (continued from page 11) present common legal and financial considerations while caring for someone with dementia and information about benefits for veterans. This program will be held at the Ridgewood YM/YWCA located at 112 Oak Street. The series will conclude Thursday, Nov. 13, when Vivian Green Korner, MA, CDP, certified dementia prac- titioner and Toni Modak, R.N., BSN, PCC, director at Valley Home Care outline care options and the caregiv- er’s journey. Korner and Modak will outline the excellent resources are available for people caring for loved ones with dementia at home and a range of care options for people with dementia. This program will present infor- mation and resources to assist with the health, safety, and emotional needs of the caregiver and the loved one with dementia. Care Options and the Caregiver’s Journey will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Patrick Mancuso Room at Ridgewood Village Hall, 131 North Maple Avenue in Ridgewood. All programs are free and open to the public. Regis- tration is required and maybe made by calling 1-877-283- 2276 or visiting www.ValleyHealth.com/Events. November 5, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 15 Obituaries John Melvin Cannon Home in Ramsey. Memorial donations may be made to Saint Paul’s Social Concerns, 200 Wyckoff Avenue, Ramsey, NJ 07446 or a charity of choice. G. Michael Garde John Melvin Cannon of Waldwick died Oct. 20. He was 82. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War. Before retir- ing in 1997, he was employed at Rehau Inc. in Waldwick as an inside sales repre- sentative. He attended Hawthorne Gospel Church. He is survived by his wife Barbara Cannon, sisters and brothers-in-law, and many nieces and nephews. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 785517, Topeka, Kansas 66675 or the Waldwick Ambulance Corps, 20 Whites Lane, Waldwick, NJ 07463. G. Michael Garde of Upper Saddle River, formerly of Oradell, died Oct. 28. He was director of facilities for Quest Diag- nostics in Teterboro for 43 years. He is sur- vived by his wife Debra (nee Rubner) and his children Nicole and Michael. He is also survived by his sisters Colleen Derbinsky, Maureen Carson, Eileen Breault, and Kath- leen Depken. Arrangements were made by Volk Leber Funeral Home in Oradell. Memorial donations may be made to Saint Jude Children’s Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Department 142, Memphis, TN 38101 or the Make a Wish Foundation, 1034 Salem Road, Union, NJ 07083. Raul Colón Jr. of Ramsey died Oct. 11. He was 61. He was a passionate car and racing enthusiast and a dedicated profes- sional in the automotive industry for almost 40 years. In 1996, he was an Olympic torch bearer in New York City prior to the Atlanta Olympic Games. He is survived by his wife Jacqueline Morley-Colón and his daughters Alexa and Sophia of Ramsey and Kristina Strasser and Stacey Giacono of Fair Lawn. He is also survived by two grandsons, his mother Ruth Genter and her husband Ben of Indiana, his sister Rachel Roberts-Smith of Pennsylvania, and his brother Randy Colón of Indiana. He was predeceased by his father Raul Colón Sr. and his sister Judy Colón. Memorial donations may be made to College Education Fund for Alexa Colón and Sophia Colón, c/o 303 Wyckoff Avenue, Ramsey, NJ 07446. Sharon A. Haas nee Omelianuk, of Haw- thorne, formerly of Waldwick and Wyckoff, died Oct. 26. She was 70. She was a member of the Wyckoff Ambulance Corps and a parishioner of Saint Elizabeth’s Church in Wyckoff and then Saint Anthony’s Church in Hawthorne. She is survived by her hus- band Douglas M. Haas; her sons Clifford, Daniel, and Andrew; and six grandchil- dren. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to Saint Jude Trib- ute Program, P.O. Box 1000, Department 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142. Raul Colón Jr. Daniel John Cuite Daniel John Cuite of Manchester, for- merly of Ramsey, died Oct. 27. He was 90. He spent his career in the insurance industry, specializing in physical damage. He is survived by his wife Marion, his sons Daniel Jr. of River Vale and Robert of Sloatsburg, New York, and six grand- children. He is also survived by William Brown and Genevieve Tingley, his nephew and niece for whom he held guardianship, since 1966. Arrangements were made by Van EmburghSneider-Pernice Funeral Sharon A. Haas Joseph Heydenburg Joseph Heydenburg, formerly of Ridgewood, died Oct. 10 He was 51. He was a graduate of Bergen Catholic High School and Manhattan College. He was an assistant hockey coach. He is survived by his father Richard and stepmother Linda; his mother Mary O’Brien; and his brothers Michael, Thomas, and Patrick. A Memorial Mass will be held at Bergen Catholic High School, 1040 Oradell Avenue in Oradell, Nov. 8 at 10 a.m. Joseph Francis McCarthy Joseph Francis McCarthy of Fort Col- lins, Colorado, formerly of Ridgewood and Mahwah, died Oct. 9. He was 87. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. He graduated from Ridgefield Park High in 1944 and attended Niagara University in Buffalo, New York, earning a cum laude degree in English. He was as an English teacher at Saint Cecilia’s in Englewood. He later taught at Hacken- sack High School, where he became English Department chairman. In 1963, he joined a start-up company, Educational Develop- mental Laboratories, pioneering the use of automated and interactive devices to assist students in learning how to read. He was a recognized expert in teaching teachers how to use that equipment in specially designed classrooms. In Colorado, he re-started his teaching career by obtaining a position in the Colorado prison system. In 2000, he was named Colorado Volunteer of the Year in recognition of that work. He donated time to the Fort Collins Larimer County Food Bank. He is survived by his wife Jenny Dorothy (Krausz) and his children Thomas of River Edge, Joseph of Massachusetts, Laura Leone of Sparta, Lisa Wardley of Ramsey, and Stephen and David, both of Colorado. He is also survived by 15 grand- children. Arrangements were made by Goes Funeral Care in Fort Collins, Colo- rado. Memorial donations may be made to Donations to Doctors without Borders. Theresa M. O’Connell Theresa M. O’Connell of Ridgewood died Oct. 26. She was 87. She was a parish- ioner of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Ridgewood. She is survived by her chil- dren James O’Connell of Waldwick, Brian Sweeney of Ridgewood, Noreen Sweeney of Rochelle Park, Jeremiah Sweeney of Avon by the Sea, and John of Speculator, New York. She is also survived by seven grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Bernard and her brother Father John Mannion. Arrangements were made by C.C. Van Emburgh Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Memorial donations may be made to Saint Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Merton A. Rollins Merton A. Rollins of Pennsylvania, formerly of Ridgewood, died Oct. 22. He was 78. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He was the director of maintenance at Givaudan Roure Dupont in Teaneck for 21 years, and owned his own construction company, R&R Renovations, in Ridgewood. Before retiring, he worked as a security guard for Vector Security. He was a volunteer with the Greeley Volunteer Fire Department in Greeley, Pennsylvania and a volunteer for the Ridgewood PBA Local #20. He was a member of American Legion Post 57 in Waldwick. He is survived by his wife Rose (nee Cianciulli) and his children Paul Rollins, Bill Rollins, James Rollins, and Karen Wright. He is also survived by four grandchildren. Arrange- ments were made by Vander Plaat Memo- rial Home in Paramus. Memorial donations may be made to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 1 Passaic Street, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 or Ridgewood PBA Local #20, 131 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450. Jane Saliba Jane Saliba, nee Formosa, of Mahwah died Oct. 23. She was 85. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh-Sneider-Per- nice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Christopher Scandone Christopher Scandone of Hillsborough, formerly of Waldwick, died Oct. 21. He was 36. He attended Waldwick High School, Ramapo College, and Lincoln Tech. He was employed at Princeton Porsche. He is survived by his wife Diana “Jee” and two-month-old son Paul James “P.J.” He is also survived by his parents Paulette and Greg; his brother Craig and sister-in-law Katie; grandparents Pauline, Nicholas, and Norma; in-laws Joan and Stuart; brother- in-law Benjamin; sister-in-law Lily; and nieces Ellie and Rayna. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to tinyurl.com/cscandone to benefit baby Paul James Scandone. Joseph Vargo Joseph Vargo of Upper Saddle River, formerly of Garfield, died Oct. 18. He was 92. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II. Captain Vargo was a pilot of the twin engine P-38 Photo Reconnais- sance Squadron and flew 92 missions in the China-Burma-India Asiatic Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal with Leaf Clusters, and Mer- itorious Service campaign ribbons. He was a former parishioner of Most Holy Name R.C. Church of Garfield and a member of the Most Holy Name Cadets. He is survived by his siblings George Vargo, Vera Eckardt, Helen Otten, and Mary Koper. He was pre- deceased by his wife Anita and his broth- ers John and Stephen Vargo. Arrangements were made by Kugler Community Home for Funerals in Saddle Brook. Page 16 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • November 5, 2014 ‘Birdman’ provides close-up of human deterioration by Dennis Seuling “Birdman” or “The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance” is a curious movie. It can be interpreted on two levels: the actual and the metaphoric. If taken completely as a reality- based tale, one is in for trouble along the way, as director Alejandro G. Inarritu throws in a number of scenes that will raise questions that are never answered. As a meta- phoric glimpse into the mind of a man seeking respect- ability, it is far more successful. Riggan Thomson (Michael Keaton) is a 60-ish actor whose greatest fame was starring in a trilogy of action movies as Birdman, an immensely popular winged super- hero. Years later, he has written and is directing and star- ring in a Broadway play in an attempt to resurrect his career and sweep up some artistic credits in the process. He has invested a fortune in the production and viewers see the final days prior to opening night. The cast includes Lesley (Naomi Watts), who plays Riggan’s stage wife; Laura, Riggan’s younger, unappreciated lover; and Mike (Edward Norton), an egotistical Hollywood star and Method actor who attempts to hijack the production. Using long takes as characters move through the cor- ridors, dressing rooms, staircases, catwalks, and roof of the Saint James Theater, Inarritu creates rising tension as problems surface and everyone looks to Riggan for a quick fix. He is under enormous pressure. He encounters “The New York Times” critic (Lindsay Duncan) in a bar near the theater, and she vows to kill the play on principle. She regards Riggan as a toxic infringer in the world of serious theater. Michael Keaton and Edward Norton star in ‘Birdman.’ Basically, “Birdman” is the story of a man’s gradual mental breakdown as the disappointments and successes of his life merge into a series of professional and personal failures. He has been a distant father to daughter Sam (Emma Stone), who is fresh out of rehab and serves as his personal assistant, and he feels that being defined by the public as the guy in the Birdman suit is not much of a legacy. Keaton is excellent in a performance that requires a wide emotional range. The character is unlike any he has played before, and has parallels with his own career. (Keaton played Batman in the first two big-screen films.) There is a depth here that viewers have not seen from him before. As Riggan scurries around, trying to keep it together for the sake of the play, he is like a tennis player fending off one lob after another, focused on the opening night goal. There are cinematic moments when viewers see what is in Riggan’s mind. For example, he believes he can levitate, and he is shown in the lotus position three feet above the ground just prior to a rehearsal. Viewers also are treated to a scene in which he dives off a roof and soars around buildings in his everyday street clothes. These are memo- rable moments, but Keaton plays them matter-of-factly, as Riggan’s mind’s imagines them. Norton’s Mike is an obnoxious character who is totally immersed in himself. A quick study, he has already memorized the entire play when he shows up for his first rehearsal and is not shy about suggesting ways to pep up the dialogue and make improvements. Because he is also Lesley’s boyfriend, the oil-and-water mixture of private and professional lives eventually becomes yet another dis- traction for a production already at risk. Norton’s Mike is arrogant, annoyingly self-assured, and despicably honest. There are numerous clashes between him and Riggan, but as Riggan’s yes-man producer, Jake (Zach Galifianakis), constantly reminds Riggan, Mike is hot at the box office and firing him would diminish advance sales. So Riggan must swallow his pride, cope with Mike’s overreaching, and try to keep his eye on opening night. Rated R, “Birdman” is a surrealistic fantasy grounded in the backstage world of Broadway. Notable for excellent photography that includes long tracking shots, ever-chang- ing lighting, and actors’ movements choreographed to the camera, it is an intriguing look at a man under pres- sure. Reassessing a life not always lived well, Riggan — haunted by demons of the past — hopes to redeem himself by making a significant mark in the world of legitimate theater. November 5, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES II & IV • Page 17 ‘Annie Oakley,’ TV’s first heroine, now on DVD by Dennis Seuling “Annie Oakley: The Complete Series” (VCI Entertainment) features TV’s first heroine at a time when most kids’ shows were headed by male stars (“Superman,” Roy Rogers, Gene Autry, “The Lone Ranger,” “The Adventures of Robin Hood,” “Zorro”). Gail Davis, 5’ 2’ and 95 pounds, portrayed the title character. Annie was a crack shot and a bane to bad men who found themselves in her hometown of Diablo, where she lived with her kid brother, Tagg (Jimmy Hawkins). Deputy Lofty Craig (Brad Johnson) was her boyfriend, and her uncle, Luke MacTavish, was the seldom- seen town sheriff. Davis was discovered by Autry, who featured her in nearly 20 of his movies and 30 of his own program’s episodes, and then spun her off into this series of her own, which was produced by his company. A good rider and trick shot, she also per- formed in Autry’s traveling rodeo. Davis once remarked, “So far as I’m concerned, I’m going to be Annie Oakley for the rest of my born days.” The real Annie lived from 1859 to 1926 and was an exhibition sharpshooter for Buffalo Bill and other traveling shows. She traveled around the world, and once shot a cigarette from the mouth of Kaiser Wil- helm II. The Annie of the TV series was less worldly and was not in show business. The show ran from 1954 to 1957. This set contains 11 DVDs with all 81 episodes. Bonuses include a booklet with episode guide; photo galleries; original commer- cials with Davis as Annie; the original pilot, “Bull’s Eye,” featuring Billy Gray as Tagg (Gray went on to star in “Father Knows Best”); and “Pigtails & Six-Shooters: The Making of TV’s Annie Oakley,” a new doc- umentary featuring interviews with Terrie Davis (Gail Davis’ daughter), Western his- torian Rob Word, and an archival interview with the show’s star. “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” (Warner Home Video) continues the adven- ture of the title character, Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman), as he journeys with the Wizard Gandalf (Ian McKellen) and 13 dwarves led by Thorin Oakenshield (Rich- ard Armitage) on an epic quest to reclaim the Lonely Mountain and the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor. Having survived the beginning of their unexpected journey, the company travels East, along the way encountering skin-changer Beorn (Mikael Persbrandt) and a swarm of giant spiders in the treacherous forest of Mirkwood. After escaping capture by the dangerous wood- elves, the dwarves reach Lake-town and Lonely Mountain, where they must face the greatest danger of all: the dragon Smaug. Director Peter Jackson simply cannot make a movie of reasonable length, even when he breaks the story into three install- ments. At just shy of three hours, “The Desolation of Smaug” plods. Jackson is masterful at conjuring mythical places and landscapes with computer-generated images, but at the expense of pace. Jackson blows up this fantasy adventure to epic- plus proportions without the dramatic heft to justify the expanded running time. The film is repetitive and fails to adequately showcase its numerous characters. The over nine hours of extras on the three-disc extended edition include film- makers’ commentary, a digital copy, “New Zealand: Home of Middle Earth, Part 2,” and a featurette on the filming of “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” that covers pre-production in the many depart- ments of the film in the months leading up to the start of principal photography, train- ing, the work done on set, and the world of its digital effects. “Maleficent” (Disney), starring Ange- lina Jolie in the title role, is a live-action film that explores the untold story of Disney’s iconic villain from the classic animated feature “Sleeping Beauty.” Maleficent is driven by revenge and a fierce desire to protect the moors over which she presides. She cruelly places a curse upon the human king’s newborn infant, Aurora. As Aurora grows, she is caught in the middle of the conflict between the forest kingdom she has grown to love and the human kingdom that holds the key to peace in the land and ultimately is forced to take drastic actions that will alter both worlds forever. This reimagining of the fairy tale suc- ceeds mostly on Jolie’s performance. She is imposing and appropriately sinister. The (continued on Crossword page) Gail Davis as Annie Oakley. Page 18 THE VILLADOM TIMES II & IV • November 5, 2014 DVD releases (continued from Restaurant page) movie takes a cue from Broadway’s “Wicked” in providing a back story and expanding the history of a famous vil- lain, but is not as successful in providing insight into what makes Maleficent tick. Over-dependence on computer-gen- erated effects ultimately becomes repetitious. When Jolie is on screen, viewers are transfixed. At other times, the movie is merely routine. Bonuses on the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack include five behind-the-scenes featurettes, deleted scenes, and a digital copy. “Hercules” (Paramount) is based on the comics by Steve Moore. The title character (Dwayne Johnson) is a sort of con man. He is a sword-for-hire hulk of a guy who uses his outsize reputation as son of Zeus and slayer of the Hydra to draw crowds and inflate his price. He wears a costume: the invincible hide of the Nemean lion. Johnson has always had more than his share of charm, which works well for him here, since Hercules is portrayed more as celebrity than as warrior. Personality counts more than brute strength to make a living. Director Brett Ratner has given the film a light tone, which fits Johnson like a glove. Ratner also delivers on the action, particularly about half-way through as Hercules proves he can deliver when the going gets tough. Many movies about Hercules tend to be less than stellar and even silly, so the choice to present this “Hercules” with a knowing wink pays off. Extras on the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack include both theatrical and extended versions, 15 deleted/extended scenes, an introduction by Ratner and Johnson, four making-of featurettes, and a digital copy. “The Unauthorized Saved by the Bell Story” (Lions- gate), timed to the 25th Anniversary of the premiere of the iconic series, is a made-for-TV movie based on Dustin Dia- mond’s (a/k/a “Screech” Powers) book “Behind the Bell.” The film shines light on the on- and off-screen drama of the hit ‘90s television sitcom that changed the face of Ameri- can Saturday morning television. The brand new cast was hand-picked by the original casting director for “Saved by the Bell,” Robin Lippin. The original show aired from 1989 to 1993 and followed a group of friends and their principal at Bayside High School. Focusing on lighthearted comedic situations, it occasion- ally touched on serious social issues such as drug use, driv- ing under the influence, homelessness, divorce, death, and environmental issues. The series starred Mark-Paul Gos- selaar, Elizabeth Berkley, Mario Lopez, Dustin Diamond, Lark Voorhies, Dennis Haskins, and Tiffani-Amber Thies- sen. It originated as “Good Morning, Miss Bliss” on the Disney Channel, but was dropped after 13 episodes. NBC picked up the series and revamped the cast. “The Unauthorized Saved by the Bell Story” is unfortu- nately characterized by sub-par acting, stiff dialogue, rou- tine plotting, and minimal dramatic tension. Promoted as a tell-all saga of what went on during production, the result is surprisingly scandal-free and family-friendly apart from pervasive cynicism by Diamond, who is credited as an executive producer, about being the slighted cast member, shunned by his co-stars and under-appreciated by the show’s producers. 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To you I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present urgent petition. In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. St. Jude, pray for us all who invoke your aid. Amen. Say three Our Fathers, Hail Marys and Glorias. Publication must be promised. This novena has never been known to fail. This novena must be said for 9 consecutive days. My prayers were answered. Thank you, St. Jude. jw Prayer to St. Clare Ask St. Clare for 3 favors, 1 business, 2 impossible. Say 9 Hail Marys for 9 days with lighted candles. Pray whether you believe or not. Publish the 9th day. “May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised, adored & glori- fied today & every day.” Request will be granted no matter how impossible it seems. Publication must be promised. Thank you for answering my prayer. nw RELIGIOUS Prayer to St. Jude (Never known to fail) Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splen- dor of heaven, Mother of the Son of God. Immacu- late Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help me and show me, herein you are my mother. Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth! I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in this necessity There are none that can withstand your power. Oh, show me herein, you are my mother. Oh, Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3x). Holy Mother, I place this cause in your hands (3x). Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goals. You who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances in my life you are with me, I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things as you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy toward me and mine. The person must say this prayer 3 consecu- tive days. After 3 days, the request will be granted. This prayer must be published after the favor is granted. Immaculate Heart of Mary, Thank you for answering my prayers. kp Thank You St. Jude May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glori- fied, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for us St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, help of the hopeless, pray for us. Say this prayer nine times a day by the ninth day, your prayer will be answered. Publi- cation must be promised. 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Proceeds fund Shelter Our tin.net Future! Pets foster FREE Brochure.1- For more information, visit Shel- care program. Martin Roofing Supply 80 0 -26 4 - 8330.Benjamin terOurPets.org. Franklin HS. www.diploma- fromhome.com November 5, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 21 AOL recognized by Hearts of Hope The Matthew’s Hearts of Hope Foundation recently pre- sented Academy of Our Lady with the Hearts of Hope 2014 Award for leadership and service. The award was presented in recognition of AOL’s “Hug a Heart” pillow project, which was held in March to sup- port the foundation. Pre-K through eighth grade students, faculty, parents, and parishioners from Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Saint Catharine Church worked diligently to complete 250 heart pillows. For children with a congenital heart defect, open-heart surgery is something they will have to endure, often more than once. The “Hug a Heart” pillows not only help com- fort CHD warriors when they are in the hospital, they also help give the children something to hug and hold onto, to get some relief when coughing or while getting some much needed rest. The goal for “Hug a Heart” pillows is to help take away some of the pain following surgery and the uneasiness of being in a hospital and to let these brave fighters know people are thinking and praying for their recovery. For additional information, visit www.matthewsheart- sofhope.org. Glen Rock Roundup Veterans Day ceremony set Glen Rock American Legion Post 144 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 850 will hold a Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 11. The community will assemble at the World War I monument at the rock on Rock Road and Doremus Avenue at 11 a.m. Those in attendance will then proceed to the memorial at Harding Plaza near Glen Rock Borough Hall. The public is invited to join in honoring all past and present veterans and their sacrifices for the nation. Goodell presents ‘Images of Costa Rica’ Photographer Douglas Goodell will present “Images of Costa Rica” to the Glen Rock Garden Club on Tuesday, Nov. 18. The group will meet at 7:45 p.m. in the Glen Rock Municipal Annex Building at 678 Maple Avenue. The meet- ing is open to the public and refreshments are served. For more information, call Donald Levine at (201) 447-6099. AOL Principal Heather Schnaars, former AOL principal Patri- cia Keenaghan, and the school’s student council president. ‘Harp to Heart’ concert (continued from page 9) Ensembles featured Stephanie Pizza, a flut- ist; Nick Borghoff, a vio- linist; Jack Bird, a violist and singer; and Morgan Mastrangelo, a pianist and singer. The concert began with Wong’s solo “Vers la source, dans le bois” by Marcel Tournier. The rip- pling sound of the water emulated by the harp set the stage for her flawless performances. The spirited Ridgewood High School’s Jack Bird and Nick Borghoff; Manhattan School of Music’s Vio- renditions by the other stu- letta Norrie; and Ridgewood High School’s Katy Wong, Stephanie Pizza, and Morgan Mas- dents, especially the vocals, trangelo. brought the audience to its feet at the end of the performance. The concert, which Bergen County Youth Orchestra, Wong also performs at ended with an encore by popular request, featured brief many churches, at weddings, and at local nursing homes. narrative comments by Wong on the individual, mostly Once a winner in regional ice skating competitions until modern piece for harp or harps, woodwinds, and strings. she was sidelined from a professional career by an injury, The audience applauded after each performance and she returned to her early interest in piano and harp. She has organized a high school group called “Half the stayed to congratulate the young performers on their skill Sky” which has raised money to fund surgery for mainland and dedication. The principal harpist for the NJ All State Wind Ensem- Chinese children with the help of friends at Ridgewood ble and NJ All State Orchestra, and a performer with the High School. Library announces programs The Glen Rock Public Library, located at 315 Rock Road, hosts programs for adults. Registration is required and may be completed by calling (201) 670-3970 or visiting the library during regular hours. On Nov. 8, Paul Grassey will present “It’s Character that Counts” at 2 p.m. Grassey, a former Glen Rock resident and graduate of Ridgewood High School, will discuss his book, a memoir of his school days and his time as a B24 pilot in the Eighth Air Force during World War II. He will use his own experiences, and those of his fellow service members, to exemplify the behaviors and attitudes necessary to suc- ceed in life. This program is suitable for teens and adults. Page 22 THE VILLADOM TIMES II & IV • November 5, 2014 How to stay within your home improvement budget Home improvement projects range from small scale undertakings that can be tack- led in a single weekend to large remodels that can take several months to complete. While no two projects are the same, every home improvement project demands that homeowners dip into their pockets and spend some money. Just as the scale of projects varies greatly, so do the financial commitments required of homeowners to make those projects a reality. But no matter the size of the project, homeowners can find ways to stretch their budgets without sacrificing the quality of their improvements. Do the homework. Before deciding to make changes to a home, it is best to first do some research into any potential proj- ects. Many homeowners have decided to dive into a project before they fully real- ize its scope and cost, and going in blind can bust a budget, turning what might have seemed like a relatively simple project into a money pit. Understanding just what a project entails and how much it is likely to cost can give homeowners an idea of what they can afford and where they might be able to stretch their budgets. For example, those who want to replace their kitchen counter- tops, but cannot afford engineered quartz, might be able to find a less expensive alter- native, such as tile, they will like just as much. It is best to research such alterna- tives before deciding to replace the existing countertops. If a less expensive alternative is not a viable option, consider postpon- ing the project while saving the additional money. Starting the project without first grasping its true cost is a recipe for disas- ter, so do the homework before getting out the toolbox and starting to work. Build unforeseen expenses into the budget. Another way to stay within budget is to include budget-busting unforeseen expenses into the plan from the get-go. Nearly every home improvement project will present some unforeseen and costly hurdles. For example, those who are con- verting basement space might encounter mold inside the walls, and it can cost a pretty penny to make that mold go away. Those who take on a project (or delegate it to a contractor) expecting such hurdles will not be overburdened by the cost of addressing unforeseen issues. Those who are caught off guard might be forced to overextend the budget or make sacrifices elsewhere in order to complete the project. Build some contingency money, including permit fees, into the home improvement budget to safeguard against such unfore- seen issues. Get to work. When hiring a contractor, speak with him or her before signing a con- tract. Sometimes, homeowners can pitch in to keep labor costs low. For example, hom- eowners might be able to pitch in during the demolition phase, saving the cost of paying you’re a contractor’s workers to tear down walls or remove debris. Another way to pitch in is to do the end-of-day cleanup. Any role the homeowners play with regard to labor will likely need to be negotiated upfront, but can save a substantial amount of money on labor. Determine if working piecemeal is the most affordable option. Sometimes it makes sense to tackle one project at a time. Other times, it makes sense to combine projects to save on the cost of materials. For instance, if the ultimate goal is to install wood flooring throughout a home, determine if it makes more financial sense to install the flooring all at once rather than tackling one or two rooms at a time. Buying all the materials at once, rather than buying a small amount of materials several times over the next sev- eral years, may be the most cost-effective option. Home improvement projects often go a long way toward making a home more enjoyable for its owners and inhabitants. While such projects can be costly, hom- eowners who stay disciplined can still get their dream homes without busting their budgets. November 5, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES II & IV • Page 23 Better indoor lighting can improve productivity, mood Those who want to improve their mood, productiv- ity, and general well-being should consider turning on a light. The psychological effects of lighting have long been a subject of study. It has been documented that the inten- sity and quality of light can impact the psychological and physiological well-being of a person, affecting daily mood. The Mayo Clinic says a lack of adequate lighting can make people feel depressed. That is because light deprivation can affect the production of the hormone melatonin, leading to physiological imbalances. An abun- dance of light can get bodily systems back in check and may be an alternative therapy for common emotional issues. Lighting is such an important factor in mood that even stores and businesses study the impact certain lighting can have on people and their impression of a space. In fact, lighting design is an art and a science. Lighting designers must have an understanding of the visual quality users of a space need for their health, safety, and enjoyment. The Illuminating Engineering Society of North Amer- ica lists the basic body of knowledge on lighting in the IESNA Handbook. It includes summaries of recom- mended practices based on research and consensus of successful lighting for specific applications. However, individuals don’t need an extensive knowledge of light- ing principles to improve their own interior lighting situa- tions. Instead, a cursory understanding of what works can do the trick. Here are some things to consider. People are attracted to light. If lighting is necessary for safety, brighter illumination will guide the way. Brightness focuses personal attention on a particular object or area. To create a more pleasant atmosphere, use wall light- ing instead of overhead lighting in a space. In public spaces or areas where individuals need to be alert, overhead lighting is the best option. Dim lighting is best for rooms in which relaxation is desired. That is why table lamps are often used with a shade to diffuse the light. Homes typically need a combination of lighting sources. An overhead light paired with ambient light and task lighting can help most people get things done. According to light bulb manufacturer Sylvania, think in terms of layering light. Light sources should be placed at different heights throughout a room to supply adequate illumination and visual interest. For those who want to boost mood, consider full- spectrum light bulbs that mimic the spectrum of outdoor light. Another easy remedy during the day is to simply let in more outdoor light. Keep blinds open wide, especially those that face west and south. Bedrooms with windows facing the east may help people rise with the sun. Sky- lights can help light shine indoors when the sun is directly overhead. There are also sun tubes that help direct sun- light into rooms under an attic where traditional skylights cannot be installed. Remember, bright light can energize a person, so it is important to wind down from a long day by dimming the lights and preparing for sleep in the evening. Individuals often take light for granted and only real- ize something is off kilter when their homes are not ade- quately lit. There are different ways to remedy inadequate lighting situations. Speaking with a lighting designer may help. Page 24 THE VILLADOM TIMES II & IV • November 5, 2014