Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • September 8, 2010 Emmanuel asks... Can You Help? his friends. Instead of receiving gifts, he collected contributions for ECF. Justin personally brought his contribution of $520 to our office, and we could not be more proud of this young man and his friends. His parents, Marianne and Edward, must be so proud of their son’s decision. The money raised will go toward providing services at Our hat’s off to the Vannelli family. When eight-year-old Justin Vannelli of Midland Park read our piece about having a party with a purpose, he knew he had to get involved. Justin is a perfect example that one is never too young to start helping and giving to others. Justin recently had a pool birthday party with about 20 of home for kids in New Jersey with cancer. Come celebrate with us: We invite the public to come out and celebrate the Northern Regional Center on Saturday, Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stop by and see our office and pantry, and learn what ECF is all about. There is no obligation to do anything. Just help us celebrate the 27 years that we have been serving children and their families in our region. Light refreshments will be served. This family needs help: Alicia is six years old and will soon start first grade. She was diagnosed with leukemia when she was two, and for the next few years she went through treatment. Although she has been cancer-free since, Alicia is now having problems with attention and with certain learning skills. Her teacher recommended a computer to help her. Alicia needs Internet access so she can do additional work at home via websites recommended by her teacher. Alicia’s mother, Felicity, is a single parent. Although she works, she is unable to afford a computer for her daughter. Another big need: We are in need of a new good quality copy machine for the Northern Regional Center. Save our van: A few years back, we were able to acquire a van due to the generosity of a local church. Since then, we have made countless deliveries of groceries and other items to the families we serve. Now we need your help to keep the van in (continued on page 14) 4-29-09 karen/janine EmmanuelHelp3x.75(4-29-09) 3 x .75 Ridgewood The Ridgewood Board of Education has appointed Nicholas Scerbo as the school system’s Wellness and Athletic Director at a salary of $137,853. Scerbo holds a master’s degree in leadership administration from Rutgers University; a bachelor’s degree in health and physical education from Montclair State College; and a New Jersey Department of Education standard certificate as a supervisor, teacher of health and physical education, and teacher of science. He has served as the South Brunswick Board of Education supervisor of health Scerbo named director and physical education and assistant athletic director since January of 2004. Before that, he was a teacher of health and physical education in the South Brunswick system since 1985. Scerbo was a teacher of physical education and mathematics at Xavier High School in New York City for from 1983 to 1985, and served as a physical education teacher and dean of discipline at Pope Pius XII High School in Passaic from 1981 to 1983. He began his career as a science teacher at Emerson High School. J. KOSTER ����������������������������� ������������������������ ����������� Bergen Backyard Sheds – Playhouses - Cabanas LLC YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD NEWSPAPER • Solid Wood • Built On Site ���������������� ������������ 201-819-4562 9-8-10 joan/janine BergenBackyard2x2(9-8-10) 2 x 2” The Villadom TIMES is giving you the opportunity to present your Rev1 quality services and merchandise in a special Fall Home Improvement & Decorating Guide. homeimprovement & decorating WEDNESDAY Deadline: FALL In The Villadom TIMES, you’ll get the exposure you need in 56,300 homes right in your market area. And, as always, your Villadom TIMES advertising message is conveniently delivered each week by US mail to every residence in the ten affluent Bergen County towns listed below. Publication: SEPTEMBER 15 SEPTEMBER 22 SEPTEMBER 29 OCTOBER 6 WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 8 SEPTEMBER 15 SEPTEMBER 22 SEPTEMBER 29 YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD NEWSPAPER Call The Villadom TIMES today to place your advertisement. 201-652-0744 ZONE 1 - Wyckoff, Midland Park, Franklin Lakes ZONE 2 - Ridgewood, Glen Rock ZONE 3 - Ho-Ho-Kus, Allendale, Waldwick, Saddle River, Upper Saddle River ZONE 4 - Ramsey, Mahwah