Page 4 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • February 24, 2010 Area Bill would expand emergency management authority Legislation sponsored by New Jersey Senate Assistant Majority Leader John A. Girgenti to expand municipal emergency management authority in requesting assistance outside their territorial jurisdiction, was unanimously approved by the Senate Law & Public Safety Committee. “This measure is another step towards strengthening the protection of New Jersey citizens,” said Senator Girgenti, DBergen and Passaic. “Emergencies require rapid response; and the closest and most capable departments should be permitted to act immediately.” The bill, S-501, would expand the authority of emergency management departments in requesting assistance outside a municipality’s territorial jurisdiction. Under the provisions of the bill, first responders would not be confined to their specific territorial jurisdictions when they assist another municipality and other emergency workers. The bill will also increase the statutory protection of emergency management personnel tantamount to the members of the requesting municipal police force and fire department. “Current law already allows neighboring municipalities to create mutual aid plans between themselves in the event of an emergency,” said Senator Girgenti. “This measure would expand these plans statewide. The more flexible we are during emergencies, the greater our chances of successfully getting through a crisis. The focus needs to be on assistance.” The measure now heads to the full Senate for consideration. David Brian Feeney, CFSP of Ridgewood, has recently qualified for recertification of the designation of Certified Funeral Service Practitioner by the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice. Feeney is also a lifetime member of the academy. A number of professions grant special recognition to members upon completion of specified academic and professional programs. CFSP is funeral service’s national individual recognition. Since it was founded in 1976, The Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice has had as its goals: the recognition of practitioners who have voluntarily entered into a program of personal and professional growth; the improvement of funeral service standards; and the encouragement of practitioners to make continuing edu- David Brian Feeney attains CFSP recertification cation a life-long process in their self-interest, and the interest of the families and the community they serve. To initially receive this award, the practitioner must complete a 180-hour program of continuing education activities and events. In addition, the practitioner is required to accumulate 20 hours per year to recertify. Credits are awarded by the Academy for work leading to personal and/or professional growth in four areas: academic activities, professional activities, career review (for retroactive credit), and community and civic activities. Certified practitioners may use the CFSP designation with their names for business letterheads, professional cards, and other appropriate uses. Certification is for individuals and is not used to imply certification of a firm. Activities Club’s golf season set to begin April 22 The Activities Club will begin its golf season on Thursday, April 22 at the Meadows Golf Club in Lincoln Park. Retired and semi-retired men who are interested in playing golf or joining the club should contact Hal Corney at (201) 447-4228 or Rick Colton at (201) 445-0755. The Activities Club is a group of retired and semi-retired men involved in community, social, educational, and athletic activities. Visit theactivitiesclub.org.  Grand Opening  Eileen’s Consignments and Tailoring Designer Clothing, Vintage Clothing, Handbags, Shoes & Accessories Expert Tailoring – Reasonable Prices 13 S. Broad St., Ridgewood 201-389-6126 • 201-389-6127 Own an or ? AAA Approved Facility For Faster, Better, Service at Reasonable rates...Call Us! ASE Certified Technicians 40-70% Off Designer Prices ������������ Your Friendly Neighborhood Service Center Fast • Trusted • Proven • Since 1935 �����&����� 201-652-4818 Keeping Families Warm 2-17-09 Kathy/Janine EileensConsignments2x2(2-17-10) Since 1929.x 2” 2 Serving All Your Home Heating Needs Prompt, Reliable Service You Can Depend On, Plus The Personal Attention You Deserve. • Oil Heat Systems Serviced & Installed • Automatic Fuel Oil Deliveries • Tank Insurance Available Cash ts Discougn il eatin O On H Deliveries 24 Hour Emergency 201-891-1000 Service �����������������������