Wyckoff May 5, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 15 Greenskeepers praised for environmental contributions environment. Chris James, a long time friend who presented the award, noted that they had often collaborated on environmental issues even though their companies compete in the marketplace. Ginny Duffy presented their award to Tom and Mary Bugel, calling them “valiant guardians of the environment.” The Bugels started Partners in Pride in Wyckoff, and Tom spearheaded the campaign to save Spring Lake from development. Scott Fisher, Wyckoff’s Department of Public Works manager, who tends to the township’s parks, playgrounds, public areas, roads, buildings, and facilities, was praised as a “can-do man” by former Wyckoff Mayor Rich Alnor, who also commended him for his service to the community as a firefighter. “He has a good aesthetic eye and is a great problem solver,” said township Administrator Robert Shannon in making the presentation along with Alnor. “He does everything with enthusiasm and energy.” Fisher helped design and build the township’s 911 Remembrance Memorial and Freedom Garden. Also honored was Allendale Mayor Vince Barra, whose efforts since becoming mayor in 2007 have led to the preservation of the Fell House and to the construction of a community park and special needs housing on another parcel previously slated for housing. His presentation was made by Tom Toronto, president of Bergen County United Way, who praised Barra for his longstanding commitment to preserving open space. Pictured from left: Scott Fisher, Mark Borst, Mayor Vince Barra, Judy Abma, Jim Abma, Mary Bugel and Tom Bugel. Seven area residents well known for their contributions to the environment were honored last week with the William E. Boye Jr. Humanitarian Award, presented by the Wyckoff Family YMCA at the annual Friends of the Y dinner. The event celebrated “those who keep our community green and beautiful.” Jim and Judy Abma, owners of Abma’s Farm, were commended for their commitment to farming and saving their land from development. “You have to strike a balance with the environment, a balance between the traditional – how things used to be – and technology,” said Jim Abma. The presentation was made by Rutgers Professor Joel Flagler, a state agricultural agent who has worked closely with the Abmas. Mark Borst, BSLA, CLT, president/owner of Borst Landscape and Design, one of the largest design/build, lawn care and landscape maintenance firms in northern New Jersey, was praised as a leader in the green industry and for his forward-thinking approach to dealing with the Lynn’s Pet Care Going on vacation? Away for the weekend? Work long hours away from home? We’ll care for your pets when you can’t. Please call 201-493-8442 Lynnspetcare18@Yahoo.com 4 Out of 5 Ain’t Bad! One of my SAT Verbal-Writing tutorial students got into four out of five colleges he applied to…including his target school. College counseling too… But STILL can’t lose that Tummy or Cellulite? Call me about VelaShapeTM A NEW Nonsurgical method of Fat reduction and body contouring • Non-invasive • No Anesthesia • No Downtime Beverly Dunn, MD Waldwick, NJ • 201-445-0032 Dieting? Working Out? 201-445-1343 • $60 per hour. Break the Highway Trend! ...not your community’s back. Architecture and interior design services SENSE OF SPACE Local businesses are the backbone of your community and the trend to shop the big guys on the highway hurts us all.Your local businesses have what you want... at the right price... and close to home. So, why hassle with the highways? Save Time! Save Gas! Save Money! SAVE YOUR COMMUNITY! We Need You Creative design for the home of your dreams Initial in-home consultation is free Tel: 201-857-2616 • Cell: 617-838-3101 www.sense-of-space.com sense of space@gmail.com SHOP LOCALLY. IT’S SMART. ...and besides, it’s so convenient!