Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES Area II • August 11, 2010 Veterans of Foreign Wars District Two (Bergen County) recently held a recognition ceremony for local Gold Star and Blue Star families. The program was organized by VFW District Two Commander John J. Kelly of Mahwah Post 7124 and conducted with VFW Post 7124 members and Ramsey Post 682. New Jersey Assemblyman David Russo (District 40), and State VFW Department Commander William F. Thomson assisted with the presentations of the Gold Star and Blue Star banners. Families also received a commendation and praise certificate from the New Jersey Assembly and a “challenge coin.” Seven of the 15 families recognized have their young men and women in Iraq or Afghanistan at the present time. One family, represented by Kristi Sunden, received a double Blue Star banner because she has two young men in the military service, one of whom is currently in Afghanistan. Ramsey VFW Post 682 Commander Anthony Bailey made a presentation of the Gold Star Banner, the NJ Assembly certificate, and the challenge coin to Serena Jankiewicz, mother of Marine Corporal Michael D. Jankiewicz of Ramsey. Corporal Jankiewicz was killed earlier this year in an accident during combat operations in Afghanistan. A VFW member said the goal of the presentation was to encourage, recognize, and support the families of young men and women who are serving in the military, some in combat situations and others who may have made the ulti- VFW District 2 recognizes Gold Star, Blue Star families 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? Above: Blue Star and Gold Star families assembled at the Mahwah Council meeting at which they were presented with a Blue Star or Gold Star banner, a NJ Assembly Commendation and Praise Certificate, and a VFW Challenge Coin by VFW local and State Commanders and a NJ Legislator. In the back row are the Mahwah Mayor and Council members; VFW State Commander William Thomson; and Ramsey VFW Post 682 Commander Bailey. (Photo by Stanley Kober, D2 Chief of Staff) Right: VFW Post 682 Quartermaster Robert Brown, Post 682 Commander Anthony Bailey, Gold Star Mother Serena Jankiewicz, NJ VFW Department Commander William F. Thomson, and VFW District Two Commander John J. Kelly. (Photo by Stanley Kober, D-2 Chief of Staff) mate sacrifice, by letting these families know they are a family with other veterans -- and the veterans are a support group for them. District Two Commander Kelly’s theme this year is “Veterans Serving Together.” In his remarks during the ceremony, Kelly noted that there was representation from several different groups, including Ho-Ho-Kus/Ridgewood Post 192, Ramsey Post 682, Glen Rock Post 850, Mahwah Post 7124, the Marine Corps League, the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, and the North Jersey Military Moms (formerly Mahwah Marine Moms). He said all of those representatives were present to support each other. Mahwah VFW Post 7124 Commander Hank Leonard also presented Terry Wendrychowicz, the leader of the North Jersey Military Moms, with a check for $1,000 from Post 7124 to assist the parents’ group in their activities to support military service men and women. Eileen Mattarazo, a representative of the North Jersey Military Moms, also made a presentation on behalf of the group to one of the Blue Star families. Mattarazo presented a flag that had flown over a military base in Afghanistan. The flag will be passed around to each of the Blue Star families. The Veterans of Foreign Wars District Two, with its 41 posts in Bergen County and its more than 5,700 members, has been the official Veterans of Foreign Wars organization for Bergen County since it was chartered by the National VFW in June 1946. All military personnel on active duty or honorably discharged veterans who wish to help make a beneficial difference for other veterans, active duty personnel, and their families, are invited to contact their local VFW post in Bergen County or visit www.njvfw.com/ and click on Post Info>Bergen County to find a Bergen County post. Roundup® Weed & Grass Killer Ready-To-Use Pump ‘N Go ™ Sprayer  APPLY WHEN WEEDS ARE ACTIVE & GROWING  USE ON PATIOS, WALKWAYS, DRIVEWAYS, AROUND SHRUBS AND TREES  FOAMING TECHNOLGY LETS YOU SEE WHERE YOU SPRAY Mon-Wed 7:30-6, Thurs & Fri 7:30-8 Sat 8-5 OPEN SUNDAY 9-3 MAKE WEEDS AND UNWANTED GRASS GO AWAY! MIDLAND PARK Farmers Held in the parkand-ride behind Rosario’s Trattoria 29 Central Ave Midland Park Now through October 30th. Market ��� $1 Off Fresh Mozzarella with this ad �������������������������������� ����������������� ������������������������ ������������ ��������������� ������������ ������ ���� 27 FRANKLIN TPKE, WALDWICK • 201-652-5666 Every Saturday from 9AM-2PM ��������������������������������������������������������������������