Ridgewood January 13, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 5 VFW recognizes multiple 2009 contest awardees Washington Elm VFW Post 192 (HoHo-Kus-Ridgewood) recently announced the awardees of several annual contests and recognition programs promoted by the National Veterans of Foreign Wars. These individuals will be recognized at an award ceremony planned for late January. “On behalf of the all the veterans of the Washington Elm VFW Post 192, I would like to thank all the candidates who submitted essays, CDs, and other materials for these competitions, and we look forward to receiving even more applicants at next year’s competitions,” said Post Commander Stanley Kober. The VFW’s Annual National Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest, which is open to students in grades six through eight, focused on the theme “When is the Right Time to Honor Our Military Heroes?” Almost 80 applicants from the Ho-Ho-Kus Public School submitted papers. The five applicants chosen this year to be submitted to the VFW District Two Level of the competition were Salvatore Goldblatt, Claire McAndrew, Connor Nicholson, Carolyn Anne Perricelli, and Natalie Jean Waterhouse. The VFW’s Annual National Voice of Democracy Competition asked “Does America Still Have Heroes?” Northern Highlands High School student Andrew G. Pallela’s submission will be sent to the VFW District Two Level of the competition. The Community Relations Advisory Board of Ridgewood and Glen Rock recommended Detective Captain John M. Ward of the Ridgewood Police Department as a candidate for the Annual National Law Enforcement Officer Recognition Award. VFW Post 192 selected Ward and submitted his application to the VFW District Two Level of the competition. John K. Domville, social studies teacher at Ridgewood High School, was submitted by his supervisor, Jane S. Blakely, as a candidate for the VFW’s Annual National Teacher Recognition Competition and was subsequently selected to represent Post 192 in the VFW District Two Level of the competition. Domville has also received the honor of being selected by the VFW District Two judges to represent District Two at the state level competition, vying with 20 other candidates, one from each county in New Jersey. Any current or former member of the armed forces who has served in a combat zone on the ground, in the air, or on the sea, is invited to join Washington Elm VFW Post 192. Phone (201) 445-1121 for more information. Decorating Den Interiors Comes to Your Doorstep! ertified Interior Decorators Lucia Palmeri and Lauren Woods provide a complete in-home or inoffice interior decorating service by bringing thousands of samples directly to their clients. They are then able to design the room in the client’s own surroundings. “It’s our belief that your home should indeed say something about you – your personal interests – the area in which you live – your culture – your talents – your loves. A beautiful home doesn’t just happen. Good decorating is the result of good planning and should start by developing a comprehensive, detailed decorating plan. Lauren Woods, C.I.D. and We have the talent, experience and specialized knowlLucia Palmeri, C.I.D. edge to help you pull it all together.” As owners of Decorating Den Interiors, Lucia and Lauren can provide a wide breadth of products from custom designed window treatments to carpeting and area rugs, wall covering, custom furniture, lighting and accessories. “We pride ourselves on our ability to work within our clients’ budgets to create a custom room for function, comfort and beauty. We handle all the details so you don’t have to.” “Clients working with our small business have the buying power of a very large established company behind us. Unlike a store, we have no loyalties to a particular vendor and in fact have over 100 different manufacturers to make the right choices for our clients.” Lucia and Lauren are ready to help clients with any size project. “No project is too small or too big.” Call (201) 661-8606 today for a complimentary 90 minute consultation. C