Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • December 8, 2010 Ho-Ho-Kus Collector cards help police, youths build rapport by Jennifer Crusco Three years ago, the Ho-Ho-Kus Police Department launched a collector card program to build rapport with local youths. The program, which encourages children to interact with the police officers in a positive way and request their cards, has been such a success that the department may have found a future recruit. Last week, as the community bid farewell to retiring Police Chief Gregory Kallenberg, a young man named Sheldon helped greet the guests at the Nov. 30 gathering. Sheldon was introduced as a future member of the department, although he has to finish elementary school before he can apply. This young man has dutifully gathered all of the police officers’ cards, and was clearly enjoying his interaction with all of the officers present. (See page 22.) Ho-Ho-Kus Police Captain John Wanamaker talks with Sheldon at Chief Kallenberg’s retirement party. Sports enthusiasts have enjoyed collecting baseball cards since they appeared in the 19th century. In 2007, Kallenberg decided to capitalize on the popularity of collector cards by creating a set for his department’s personnel. The police departments in Fair Lawn and Emerson had been running a similar program, and Kallenberg recognized its potential. Once the program was launched, students from kindergarteners to fourth graders, and some older children, began to introduce themselves to the officers and request their cards. Each officer has a card that includes his or her photograph, a brief biographical sketch, and personal information that might include a favorite quote or the names of the officer’s children. Everyone is represented from the chief through the department’s rookie of the year. (continued on page 25) Once Upon A Time... Introducing our 2011 COMMUNION DRESS collection! Featured Event Holiday Specials Manicure & Pedicure $25.00 Can not be combined with any other offer Exp. 3/31/11 A Special Occasions Boutique Parties Available Christie Helene Communion Dress Trunk Show Monday 12.27 thru Wed 12.29 A 10% discount will be given on dress purchases made during trunk show only Space is limited so call to schedule your appointment today! with purchase of new set LCN Can not be combined with any other offer. Exp. 3/31/11 Free Spa Pedicure Walk Ins Welcome FEATURING STATE-OF THE-ART EQUIPMENT 973-890-7077 20 Chestnut St., Ridgewood, NJ 07450 • 201-670-6807 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9:30am - 7:30pm • Sat. 9am - 6:30pm • Sun. 10am - 6pm onceuponatimestore.com 453 Main Street, Little Falls O P E N Holiday Flooring H O U S E 12-8-10 kathy/janine CozyNails3x3(12-8-10) 3 x 3” 12-8-10 janine �������������������������� OnceUponATime3x3.5Color(12-8-10) 3 x 3.5 ���� ���� Register to win 1 of 3 Area Rugs ������� Flexible Financing �������� Refreshments Served Come & see what’s new for 2011 We are a locally owned family business. The dollars you spend with us stay in our community. Winter specials available now for a limited time only. Call Robin at 973-636-7000 973-427-7900 • Hawthorne.BuyAbbey.com 1030 Goffle Road (at Rt. 208) Hawthorne, NJ 07506 Mon., Fri. 9-6 • Tues., Wed., Thurs. 9-8 • Sat. 9-5 �����������������������������������������������������������������