August 18, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 17 Wyckoff Wanderings Republicans to meet The Wyckoff Republican League will meet on Wednesday, Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. at the Larkin House, 380 Godwin Avenue. Anyone interested is invited to attend. The group meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month. The league’s mission is to foster Republican ideals and present to the community those candidates from the Republican Party running for elected office in Wyckoff, Bergen County, and the State of New Jersey. Visit www.wyckoffrepublicans.com or email wyckoffrepleague@aol.com. Barrier-free access available at church Abundant Life Reformed Church, 475 Lafayette Avenue, in Wyckoff, has announced it is now fully handicapped accessible. A new addition dedicated earlier this summer, includes a full-size elevator and barrier-free bathroom. All members of the church now have access to the lower level of the building for fellowship gatherings. Sunday services at Abundant Life Reformed Church are at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call the church at (201) 444-8038. Artists sought for upcoming show The Wyckoff Family YMCA will host its Fifth Annual Adult Art Show Oct. 9 through Nov. 4. Thirty artists (age 19 and up) who submit completed applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Two pieces of two-dimensional artwork will be displayed per artist. Artwork will be judged in two categories: fine art and photography. Ribbon awards will be given to first, second, and third place winners in each category. An awards reception will be held Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. Details and submission forms for the adult art show are available on the website www.wyckoffymca.org or at the front desk of the Wyckoff Family YMCA, 691 Wyckoff Avenue, Wyckoff. Business Card Exchange set Members of the Wyckoff Chamber of Commerce are invited to attend the Business Card Exchange sponsored by the Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce on Oct. 5. The event will be held at the new Prestige BMW, Route 17 in Mahwah. The cost is $15 for members and $30 for non members. Anyone interested in attending may e-mail dk07417@verizon.net. Musician sought for Sunday services The Christian Health Care Center in Wyckoff is seeking volunteers to play the piano for Sunday worship services at CHCC. Interested candidates can be high school students or older and should have a medium level of accomplishment. Experience playing hymns is a plus. Hour-long services are held at 10 a.m., 2 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. One can volunteer for any of these times on a regular or occasional basis. Contact Diane Cioffi in the pastoral care department at (201) 848-5839. Corrected conference hours Christian Health Care Center in Wyckoff will hold a Caring and Compassion Conference Sept. 17 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. and Sept.18 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. This twoday conference is specifically designed to equip, inspire, and encourage laypeople involved in all forms of caring ministries in their local congregations. The conference will include three key- Members of the Wyckoff Family YMCA enjoyed a barbecue on-site at Spring Lake recently which included live entertainment, bingo, cards, dominoes and a delicious dinner by Jerry Morano. Pictured: Anita Tarulli, Franklin Lakes; Jacquelyn Brassell, Wyckoff; Eileen Etna, Waldwick; and Susan Innocenti, Wyckoff. Fun at the YMCA note addresses by the Rev. James Kok, D.Min., director of care ministry for the Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove, CA, and 25 workshops. For a complete list of workshops, a registration form, and work- shop leader biographies, visit www.chccnj. org and click on Events Calendar. The cost for the conference is $85; Friday night only, $25; and $50 for a group rate (for six or more who register at the same time). Letters to the Editor (continued from page 16) pension is paid by the Franklin Lakes taxpayers. While I don’t begrudge a person his rightful pension, and our chief certainly earned his, can Councilman Bill Smith please explain how going from paying the chief’s salary of $133,912 to paying $146,738 in pension and director of public safety salary is saving the Franklin Lakes taxpayers $75,000 a year or more? Lucille Joyner Franklin Lakes September Brides A Fall Wedding Showcase By participating in this very special supplement to The Villadom TIMES, you’ll get the selective exposure you need in 56,300 households in your market area. Waldwick Chamber of Commerce Waldwick Day Saturday, September 25 12-4 pm – Borough Park (Raindate: Sunday, September 26) 7th Annual Publication Date: Wednesday, September 1 Merchant Registration extended to August 25th Advertising Deadline: Wednesday, August 25 201-652-0744 Call today to place your advertisement: Reservation Forms & Event Information Available At: www.waldwickchamberofcommerce.com EVENT SPONSORS: GOLD – Home Hardware • Servpro of NW Bergen Valley Health Medical Group R.F. Reveley Construction Corporation Nellie’s Place • Oritani Bank Atlantic Stewardship Bank SILVER – editorial@villadom.com Activities, Attractions and Entertainment sponsored by the Waldwick Chamber of Commerce and Waldwick Day sponsors. ZONE 1 - Wyckoff, Midland Park, Franklin Lakes ZONE 2 - Ridgewood, Glen Rock ZONE 3 - Waldwick, Ho-Ho-Kus, Allendale, Saddle River, Upper Saddle River ZONE 4 - Mahwah, Ramsey • Duck Derby • Pie Eating Contest For Information, Call Kim Post, Chamber Secretary at 201-693-6734