Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • October 27, 2010 Emmanuel asks... Can You Help? Our hat’s off to: Miller’s in Wyckoff for donating a humidifier for one of our families, and to Elite Gymnastics, Venture Photography, Panico, Sweet and Sassy, Shop Central, Ecco, and The Curtain Exchange for their support of our upcoming fundraiser. Come celebrate with us at our biggest fundraiser ever! On Jan. 8, 2011, the Northern Regional Center will host A Hollywood Bash at the Woman’s Club of Ridgewood. This event will include a live band, food and drink, an auction, and other surprises. Get treated like a star. Tickets will be available in the coming months. Proceeds from this event will be used to assist children with cancer and their families. We can use your help: Can your company, store, or restaurant donate something towards our event? How about dinner for two, a manicure/pedicure, or tickets to a sporting event? Are you computer savvy? Can you help us put a brochure together? If you are interested in volunteering your time or donating an item for A Hollywood Bash, call Laura Savage at (201) 612-8118 or e-mail 4-29-09 karen/janine laura@emmanuelcancer.org. Araya Rebirth, located at 10 Garber EmmanuelHelp3x.75(4-29-09) Square, Ridgewood, selected the Emmanuel Cancer Foundation as its .75 for the month of October. Five percent of 3 x charity their gift certificate sales will be donated to ECF. Shop now -- before the holiday rush. It’s not too early to shop for friends, family, and teachers. Araya Rebirth is a spa that offers facials, makeup, massage, and many more services. Visit http://araya-rebirth.com/ or call (201) 4457005. Please mention the Emmanuel Cancer Foundation when you do. This family needs help: Andy just turned six. He is one of the most energetic, fun, and silly kids you’ll meet. He loves playing Wii, teasing his kitty, and going to school. Andy was diagnosed with cancer at the age of three. He received treatment and was in remission until July, when a sore in his mouth prompted his mother to take him to the doctor, who determined the cancer had spread throughout his body. Andy is currently undergoing intensive treatments of chemotherapy. The family recently had to move to a new apartment and throw out most of their furniture due to an infestation of bed bugs. Andy lost most of his furniture and it has not all been replaced due to lack of money. Andy is being raised by his single mom, who has stopped working in order to be with him and take him to his many medical appointments and chemotherapy treatments. Although the family has received some wonderful donations for Andy’s room, he still needs a toy box. If anyone has a toy box or some type of chest that they would be willing to donate, or a gift card to allow the family to purchase a toy box, this family would be extremely appreciative. This family still needs help: Six year old Emma is struggling with complications from brain surgery to remove a tumor. She has developed a rare form of Parkinson’s disease as a result. She is on very expensive medications. This family is struggling financially to keep up with the cost of Emma’s medications and with her numerous physical and speech therapy appointments. The family car, which is vital to transport Emma to her multiple appointments, needs new tires. This Bergen County family would also benefit from some gift cards to Sears Auto Center, STS Tires or Firestone. This family would be very grateful for the community’s help. Adopt-A-Family for the Holidays: ECF provides holiday gifts to the child with cancer and all of his or her siblings through our Wish List program. Help make a child’s holiday wishes come true. Please consider adopting a family this holiday season. You can help in a variety of ways. Turn your next event into a fundraiser by collecting checks or gift cards for ECF, or donate your restaurant or business for a few hours to host a fundraiser of your choice. Your efforts will help us to help families like Mia’s in many ways, including sending a caseworker to visit the families at their home or at the hospital. This support for the kids, their siblings and parents is crucial. Your donations also help to support ECF’s food pantry, which benefits our families. Kids can help us by hosting a Bake Sale, or another creative event. We rely on the local community to help support our families. Many of them do not have the financial or emotional support to help them get through a major illness like cancer. Please remember: We do not charge anything for our services. We rely on you! We are also available to speak at your fundraiser or event and talk about our programs. If you have a few hours a week to spare, consider becoming a volunteer or just stop by and meet with us, take a look at our pantry, and see what ECF is all about. Volunteers are welcome to assist on Monday from 10 to 1, Wednesday from 1 to 5, and all day on Friday. Call us at (201) 612-8118 before you stop by. Please do not leave items at the center without checking with us first. Our storage space is limited. The Northern Regional Center is located at 174 Paterson Avenue, Midland Park, NJ 07432. Visit online at www.emmanuelcancer.org. As always, thank you for helping the children and their families! Village election (continued from page 3) slides brought out supporters and defenders of the present pool in huge numbers until the council shelved the renovation plan due to public objections and a lack of available money. Wellinghorst said the lake-like appearance of Graydon should be preserved, but that tangential improvements were obviously advisable. All four candidates also supported more openness in government, and urged the greatest possible outreach to the public, including websites by council members (which already exist) and coverage of public meetings by more than one cable TV franchise. Train, in particular, advocated “increased transparency” and better website opportunities. Wellinghorst said an Internet suggestion box should take the place of the old-fashioned wooden boxes sometimes left in public places in days of yore. “It’s good to get in contact with the people,” Forenza said. “I think that coming out to meetings is almost more important than the electronic way,” Lembo said. Asked about how to cope with economic issues, Forenzo said Ridgewood should reduce spending, seek donations and other outside revenue, and reduce the financing of projects through bonding. Lembo called for more strategic planning, such as regular road repair and replacement of shade trees on a scheduled basis, not just as responses to blight or storm damage. Train said that some municipal employment and the administration of worker benefits could be privatized, as he had done at his own company. “The government should govern, not employ,” he said. Wellinghorst proposed more control of the money going to the school system, and suggested that spring and autumn sales of discarded household furniture and appliances at the Graydon Pool parking lot could help reduce tipping fees at commercial landfills and keep the roadsides safer, while helping owners garner some pocket money. All four candidates support an increased effort to promote pedestrian safety. Lembo said motorists have to be educated to stop for pedestrians at crosswalks and intersections, and pedestrians have to be educated not to walk out in the middle of the block without looking. “When I was a kid, we waited until there was no traffic visible before we crossed the street,” Lembo said. “You have to make eye contact with motorists to make sure they’ve seen you. Forenza suggested more cameras to establish how accidents occur. Wellinghorst said motorists should be informed of a new state law that presumes negligence on the part of drivers who strike pedestrians at designated crosswalks or intersections. All four candidates also supported the provision of more parking for the downtown business district, and some mentioned the possibility of reduced fees, but not in specific amounts. “Downtown is important,” Train said. “An empty downtown is not good for the town” Wellinghorst said. 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