Villadom Times Weekly Newpaper Online-November 3, 2010 Issue

November 3, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 19 Human Trafﬁcking Task Force comes to area library Human trafficking and its impact on countless victims in the United States and worldwide have been featured in several books, films, and television shows, and has found its way into newspaper headlines with increasing frequency. While this attention has raised awareness of the crime, it has done very little to prevent trafficking. On the contrary, the rate of victimization has steadily increased. To help combat this, the director of the New Jersey Human Trafficking Task Force, and the Human Trafficking Unit at the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office, has called upon libraries for help. The Glen Rock Library, 315 Rock Road in Glen Rock, will present the Human Trafficking Task Force on Monday, Nov. 8, 7 p.m. The program is appropriate for high school students through adults. For additional information, call (201) 670-3970 or visit www.glenrocklibrary.org. The Human Trafficking Task Force will explain what constitutes human trafficking through a clarification of smuggling, illegal immigration, and trafficking; and will describe what a human trafficking crime entails, correcting assumptions and myths. Individuals within a community can, and very often do, help. Observant and compassionate neighbors have saved countless victims. Many traffickers have a tight hold on their victims and forbid any meaningful opportunity to seek help. Of course, numerous other barriers also exist. “I am confident that empowered communities throughout the state can and will save innumerable lives,” said Asha Vaghela, deputy attorney general for the Division of Criminal Justice. “I cannot stress how important individual neighbors are in the fight against human trafficking.” Letters to the Editor (continued from previous page) Park Board of Education. During my first month as a trustee, Nancy began the long process to mentor me, and gave me a crash course on school governance, how to compromise, and more importantly, why Midland Park was such a great place to live and raise children. Over the years, I have come to consider Nancy one of my closest friends. Her honesty, ethics, and willingness to ask the tough questions continue, and go hand in hand with her concern for the entire community of Midland Park. We need Councilwoman Nancy Cronk Peet to continue working for all of us! Please vote with Perry and me today! Anne and Perry Polhemus Midland Park GOP gathering Two Wyckoff residents recently hosted a pre-election gathering. Pictured are former Wyckoff Township Committeeman Dave Connolly, Bergen County Freeholder Rob Hermansen, hostess Barbara Cannizzo, County Clerk Kathe Donovan, co-host Kathy Scarpelli, and Wyckoff Mayor Rudy Boonstra. �� OCEANFRONT HOUSE with Private Beach Access �� FOR RENT �� Waterfront house on Fripp Island, SC (near historic Beaufort and Parris Island). Ranch style with extended large deck overlooking the ocean and own beach access, screened porch, 4 BR, 2½ baths, full kitchen, great room with ﬁreplace. Satellite TV, internet, wash/dryer and gas grill. Sleeps 8-10. In gated community featuring 2 championship golf courses, several swimming pools, tennis, marina and more. $2900./ week. Two amenity cards included; add’l cards may be purchased. Golf cart avail. at add’l fee. Call 843-597-2492 or check website: www.frippocean.com for information. [1