Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • March 24, 2010 2010 Eco-Program Captain Bill Sheehan and the staff of Hackensack Riverkeeper are getting ready to hit the water both literally and figuratively. The 2010 Eco-Program season promises to provide thousands of people with an up close and personal experience of the river, its watershed and wildlife. Hackensack Riverkeeper eco-cruises, guided paddles, river cleanups and bird walks combine hands-on environmental education with public service and fun. The 2010 season will run from April 24 through the end of October, weather permitting. “I’m somebody who has a hard time with cold, stormy 4-29-09 karen/janine weather, so you can imagine how much I’m looking forward to warm, sunny days and getting out on the water,” EmmanuelHelp3x.75(4-29-09) said .75 3 x Captain Sheehan. “Besides, as much as I enjoy giving presentations and talking about the river, it’s much more fun showing it to people in person with a moving deck under your feet.” Hackensack Riverkeeper offers the following programs: Eco-cruises have been popular since 1995. Thirty-six open eco-cruises are scheduled from May 1 through Oct. 10, 2010 aboard Hackensack Riverkeeper’s pontoon cruisers. Open trips are great for individuals, couples, and families. The organization requests a donation of $25 per person for adults; $10 for children age 12 and under. Hackensack Riverkeeper offers three different eco-cruise itineraries: Meadowlands Discovery, which explores the wetlands and creeks of the Meadowlands; Boating through Bergen, which runs upriver to the center of Hackensack; and Excursion around the Bay, a downriver trip to Staten Island and back to take in the sights and learn the maritime history of Newark Bay. Call Captain Hugh Carola at (201) 968-0808 to book seats. All dates/times from May 1 through Oct. 31 without scheduled trips are available for groups to book one or twoboat charter eco-cruises. Hackensack Riverkeeper asks a donation of $300 per boat for adult charter eco-cruises, and $250 for youth charters. Call Captain Hugh for details. Guided paddles: In operation since 1999, Hackensack Riverkeeper’s Paddling Center at Laurel Hill Park remains (continued on page 10) Area Emmanuel asks... Can You Help? Riverkeeper sets JOIN THE CELEBRATION! Maple Avenue & Pine Street Ridgewood Grand Opening • Saturday, March 27 • 10am–3pm Refreshments • Entertainment • Giveaways t Check Ou at Our Gre CD Rates! Regalo para cuentas New Account Gift Get a $25 TD Bank Gift Card when you open a Checking account with $250 or more. Offer valid through April 12, 2010 at the Ridgewood-Maple Avenue Store. Only new, non-interest bearing Checking accounts with initial deposits of $250 or more are eligible. Bonus offered to new Personal Checking Customers only. Cannot be combined with any other offer. One bonus maximum per household. Bonus will be given at time of account opening and will be reported as taxable income. Grand Prize Drawing Cash Drawing $ Beauty & Design Interiors Large Selection To Choose From Shopping Spree 1,000 Need not be present to win. WIN Drawing Date: April 12, 2010 Drawing Date: March 27 • 2pm Must be present to win. SALE UP % TO ALL IN STOCK OFF ACCESSORIES through 2/13/10 WINTER CLEARANCE No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Must be 18 or older and a legal US resident to enter. Drawing rules available at the Ridgewood-Maple Avenue Store. Prize awarded in the form of a $1,000 TD Bank Gift Card. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Must be 18 or older and a legal US resident to enter. Drawing rules available at the Ridgewood-Maple Avenue Store. 50 Specializing In OPEN 7 DAYS • LEGENDARY SERVICE • HASSLE-FREE BANKING Complete Interior Design & FURNITURE Window Treatments, Fine Furniture & Accessories, Reupholstering Service & More Beauty & Design Interiors 103 E. Main Street • Ramsey • 201-760-1234 Visit our showroom at: Due to local ordinances, Paramus and Wyckoff offices are not open Sunday. | TD Bank, N.A. Maria Zampieri, Certified Interior Designer, Allied Member ASID