Page 14 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • March 3, 2010 A View of the Village Scarpelli, Ridgewood Kathy Glen Rockthesales execuand tive for Ridgewood TIMES/Villadom Meet your sales representative: Kathy Scarpelli T One Hundred Years of Supporting the Tradition he Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration Committee is proud to announce the theme for the organization’s 2010 centennial celebration: “100 Years of Supporting the Tradition.” The Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration Committee will sponsor its annual celebration on July 5. Since July 4 is a Sunday, the national holiday is Monday, July 5. The Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration began in 1910 when the local papers, the civic section of the Woman’s Club, and the Ridgewood Fire Department joined forces to create a “safe and sane” holiday with an emphasis on patriotism. This event has grown into one of the largest celebrations in the New York City area. “For the 100th anniversary celebration, the committee is looking to bring back some past traditions, such as the bike decorating contest. We are looking for groups to recreate some past floats; we have pictures of these floats to get you started. It would be wonderful to have family members of the original organizers as part of the celebration,” said committee member Margie Downs. For the fourth year, readers of 201 Magazine named Ridgewood’s parade and fireworks Number 1 in the Best of Bergen poll. Additional information is available on the Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration Committee’s website at www. ridgewoodjuly4th.org. The Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration is organized by the Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration, Inc., an all-volunteer community group. All aspects of this annual celebration, including fireworks, bands, evening performers, insurance, and police and fire personnel are funded by voluntary contributions from businesses and individuals. Be a part of the tradition. Participate in the parade, be a financial supporter, or join the committee. Visit the website for details. TIMES, is used to having a busy schedule. In addition to her work for the newspaper, Kathy is also an active member of the Wyckoff community, where she and her husband Joe have resided since 1981. Kathy has served as president of the Parent Teacher Organization for Wyckoff’s Coolidge and Eisenhower schools, chair of the Wyckoff PTO Coordinating Council, and a member of the Wyckoff Community Park Committee. She is a volunteer with Wyckoff Meals on Wheels and a former trustee of the Wyckoff Library Board. Currently a member of the Wyckoff Kathy Scarpelli Planning Board, Kathy is that group’s liaison to the Wyckoff Environmental Committee. She is also involved with the Wyckoff Republican League and serves as chair of the Wyckoff Municipal Alliance. She has served as trustee, vice president, and president of the Ramapo Indian Hills Board of Education, and is currently a member of the Wyckoff Republican County Committee, District 2. Kathy is a graduate of Saint Mary’s High School in Rutherford and holds a bachelor’s degree in education from Jersey City State College. She joined the staff of Ridgewood TIMES/Villadom TIMES in 1997. Kathy and Joe are members of Saint Elizabeth Church in Wyckoff. Their three children, Joseph, Christopher, and Maggie, are graduates of Ramapo High School. Maggie is currently a sophomore at Ramapo College of New Jersey. “I enjoy the personal side of sales -- getting to know about my clients and hearing about their families while helping them promote and grow their businesses,” Kathy says. Call Kathy at (201) 652-0744 or e-mail kathy@villadom.com. Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce: Still going strong he Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary organization of individuals, businesses, professionals, and organizations dedicated to advancing the commercial, professional, civic, and general interests of the community. Associate members -- businesses that are part of the community but are not located in Ridgewood -- are welcome. Since the experience ridgewood Chamber was incorporated in 1927, it has served Ridgewood continuously. It acts as a public relations counselor, a representative to local government, a problem solver, an information and resource center, and as a coordinator of business and professional programs and promotions. The Chamber promotes the maintenance of a dignified and successful business and professional district, offers exposure to members, and provides networking opportunities. Join the Chamber any Tuesday for A.M. or P.M. Networking, Ladies Night Out Networking, or a Grow Your Business Luncheon. An unsalaried board of directors determines Chamber policies, which are carried out by an executive director and administrator. The Chamber works cooperatively with the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce, the Commerce and Industry Association, the Village of Ridgewood’s government, and other organizations that serve the residents. The Chamber recently moved its office to 27 Chestnut Street, Suite 1B. Members, residents, and visitors are welcome. This busy organization supports seasonal events that make Ridgewood a great place to bring family and friends. Spring events include Easter in Ridgewood on April 3 and Spring Sidewalk Sale Days, which will begin May 13. For more information, call (201) 445-2600, e-mail info@ridgewoodchamber. com, or visit experienceridgewood.com, where you may sign up for the Chamber’s E-newsletter. T Save Time! Save Gas! Save Money! Local businesses are the backbone of your community and the trend to shop the big guys on the highway hurts us all. 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