Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • January 13, 2010 Emmanuel asks... Can You Help? people stepped up to contribute this past December, and it was a very heartening demonstration of community support. If we have not returned your call or acknowledged your help this past holiday season, please call us again. Thank you! New Year -- new help needed: Amelia is now five years old. When she was almost two years old, she was diagnosed with a brain tumor. She had surgery in Philadelphia and received chemotherapy. At the time, her prognosis as result of the surgery and chemo was cautiously optimistic. Sometimes, the surgery will not Happy New Year to you, our dear reader! And a BIG thank you for all of your support this past year. We look forward to our partnership with the community to help further the cause of supporting kids diagnosed with cancer and their families. Our hat’s off to all of our volunteer drivers for their extra effort delivering gifts and food as late as Christmas Eve! The folks at The Kentshire in Midland Park did a holiday collection that netted close to $500 for holiday meals and gifts for the families we serve. Many, many 4-29-09 karen/janine EmmanuelHelp3x.75(4-29-09) 3 x .75 get all of the cancer and it will grow back. Within a year of the treatments, she began to have seizures and was diagnosed with epilepsy. She was transferred to a hospital for tests and care. The seizures occurred on and off for awhile. This past year, the seizures started happening again, and she received two surgeries in New York at Beth Israel Hospital. She now goes for physical therapy, vision therapy, and medical care. The seizures are gone due to some new revolutionary surgery. Amelia’s mom suffers from depression and really cannot provide care for the family. Amelia’s dad, Charles, lost his job because he has had to take over the parental duties. A variety of community groups have helped this family when medical care was not available. The family could use a variety of things, which we list here for your consideration: size 6 tops and pants for Amelia, a department store gift card so 15-year-old sister Samantha can buy a sweater and jeans, a gas dryer, microwave, dishes, pots and pans, and a cable and DVD ready television for some entertainment. We also need paper products, including tissues and paper towels. Office volunteers are needed at the following times: Monday, 1 to 5; Wednesday, 1 to 5; Thursday, 2:30 to 5; Friday, 10 to 1 and 1 to 5; and Saturday, 10 to 1. 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. Our current hours are Monday, 10 to 1; Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10 to 5; and Thursday, 10 to 2. The Northern Regional Center is located at 174 Paterson Avenue, Midland Park, NJ 07432. Visit us at: www.emmanuelcancer.org. As always, thank you for helping the children and their families! ASB among top banks Atlantic Stewardship Bank was recently listed among the Top 200 Community Banks ranked by US Banker Magazine. The banks and thrifts are ranked by three-year average return on equity. The trade publication found that banks that resisted the temptation to boom during the fast growth years of the decade did not go bust during the real estate collapse and thus have become some of the industry’s best performers. “Atlantic Stewardship Bank is proud to be listed as one of the best performing community banks in the country by US Banker Magazine,” said Atlantic Stewardship Bank President and Chief Executive Officer Paul Van Ostenbridge. Atlantic Stewardship Bank, a subsidiary of Stewardship Financial Corporation, maintains banking locations in Midland Park, Montville, North Haledon, Pequannock, Ridgewood, Waldwick, Westwood, Wyckoff, Hawthorne, and Wayne. Established in 1985, Atlantic Stewardship Bank Stewardship Bank is a full-service community bank serving both individuals and businesses. The bank is a subsidiary of Stewardship Financial Corporation trading under the symbol SSFN. The bank’s website is www.asbnow.com. ��������������� � �������� ����������������������������������������� ���������������������������������������������� ���������������������� �������������������������������������������� ���������������������������������������������� ����������������� ����������������� ��������������� ��������������������������� Winter specials available now for a limited time only. Call Robin at 973-636-7000 ����������������� ��������������������� ��������������������������� ��������������������������� �������������� �������������� �����������������