Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • August 4, 2010 Saddle River Arlene Romoff of Saddle River was recently honored by the Hearing Loss Association of America for her work with the Hearing Loss Association of New Jersey, which received a national award for excellence from the national organization. “HLA-NJ epitomizes the selection criteria,” said Elizabeth LeBarron, the HLA National States and Chapters coordinator. “This award recognizes a state organization that has a strong record of spotlighting and effecting changes for people with hearing loss.” The New Jersey organization, LeBarron said, does an excellent job of informing people who lose their hearing in their middle or later years about support services and about working collaboratively with state agencies. “Hearing loss is the most complex and misunderstood of disabilities,” Romoff said. “Even a mild to moderate hearing loss can make it hard to function on the job, cause stress within friendships and marriages, and lead to serious depression and isolation. And since it is invisible, it is often thought of as ‘no big deal.’ Expert guidance is available, but it is often hard to find. HLA-NJ has helped thousands of New Jerseyans break out of the isolation and withdrawal that too often accompanies hearing loss.” Romoff began to lose her hearing in her late teens, but continued her studies and holds a degree in mathematics from City College of New York. She worked as a computer programmer in an insurance firm. She and her husband reside in Saddle River. Romoff honored by national group Club names scholarship recipient Carol Richin, chairman of the Scholarship Committee; Joanne Kakaty, president of the Garden Club; Laura Danzig, recipient of the scholarship; and Mr and Mrs. Danzig, her parents. The Saddle River Garden Club recently awarded a scholarship to Laura Danzig of Allendale, who is pursuing a degree in environmental studies at Amherst College in Massachusetts. She was chosen from a field of 14 qualified applicants. The award was made at the Saddle River Garden Club’s annual picnic at the Bishop House. Each year, the Saddle River Garden Club awards academic scholarships totaling $1,000. Funds are raised by the club’s annual Plant Sale. Each applicant must be a Bergen County resident and an enrolled student studying or planning to study environmental studies, environmental sciences or related fields, including horticulture and botany. There is no age limit. For information about applying for next year’s scholarship, call Carol Richin at (201) 327-0975. Saddle River Valley Notes Structured soccer instruction offered For the first time, Upper Saddle River will offer a structured, small group soccer clinic for special needs children in kindergarten through grade two. Clinics will be held on Saturdays for 45 minutes. The players will warmup and participate in drills and scrimmages. Breaks and other accommodations will be made. Each participant will require a parent shadow for all clinics. Players will receive a T-shirt and soccer ball. Siblings are welcome to join in the fun. For more information, contact Joe Abbatiello at jabbatiello@verizon.net or (201) 825-3837. Summer service offered Zion Lutheran Church, located at 96 East Allendale Road in Saddle River, is offering a Thursday evening service at 7 p.m. during the month of August. This brief and informal service offers worship to those planning to be away for the weekend and still wish to reserve space for God in their lives. For more information, contact the church at (201) 327-0655. Lions plan benefit Golf Outing The Saddle River Valley Lions Club’s annual Golf Outing will be held Monday, Sept. 13 at the Falkirk Estate and Country Club in Central Valley, New York. This event has been renamed the Herb Bodensiek Golf Classic to honor the club’s longest serving member (over 40 years). The cost of $95 includes golf, cart, all-you-can-eat barbecue on the deck, prizes, and a donation to the Lions Club campaign to fight blindness. A “shotgun” start will begin at 9:30 a.m. and barbecue and awards will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Prizes will be awarded in various categories. There will also be a contest with prizes and an auction. The Saddle River Valley Lions Club primarily serves the communities of Mahwah, Ramsey, Saddle River and Upper Saddle River. Members of the club come from 13 different communities. For information about the Herb Bodensiek Golf Classic, contact Lion Roger Barr c/o the Saddle River Valley Lions Club, P. O. Box 333, Saddle River, NJ 07458. Calling All Crafters and Antique Cars! Allendale Festival Day & Car Show Sponsored by Allendale Chamber of Commerce Platinum Sponsor: The Allendale Community for Mature Living Be a part of the 18th Annual Saturday, October 2nd - 10am - 4pm Contact Adrienne at Jumbleiah Memorabilia or check the Chamber Website at www.allendalechamber.com 201-327-8411