Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • July 28, 2010 Area The new Veterans of Foreign Wars District Two (Bergen County) Commander John F. Kelly (Mahwah Post 7124) and his staff of officers were elected and installed recently at the District’s Annual Convention in Garfield VFW Post 2867. Out-going District Commander W. Steve Vreeland (Franklin Lakes Post 5702), acted as installation officer. The newly elected members of Kelly’s staff are: Thomas Marshall (Little Ferry Post 809), senior vice commander; Joe Brooks (Paramus Post 6699), junior vice commander; Elmer Winterfeld (Hasbrouck Heights Post 4591), quartermaster; William Thomson (Washington Township Post 6192), judge advocate; Frank Zabransky (Little Ferry Post 809), chaplain; Donald Graham (Midland Park- VFW District Two installs new officers for 2010-11 Wyckoff Post 7086), surgeon; George Lewis (North Arlington Post 4697), oneyear trustee; Joe Flynn (North Arlington Post 4697), two-year trustee; and Charles Tanner (Glen Rock Post 850), three-year trustee. In Kelly’s remarks to the members in attendance at the installation, he said that failure IS an option, because if we do not open ourselves to failure, we won’t get anything done. Every one of us needs to help other vets, active duty members, and their families, he said, because we are “Veterans Serving Together.” His letter to the 41 Post Commanders in District Two will state more about how he expects this to be done and what he sees as the direction of the district for at least the next year. Kelly concluded his remarks by saying that at the end of June 2011, he wants to be able to say, “We had fun and that together we got something accomplished”. The Veterans of Foreign Wars District Two, with its 41 Posts in Bergen County and its more than 5,700 members, is the official Veterans of Foreign Wars organization for Bergen County, New Jersey since its chartering by the National VFW in June 1946. All military personnel on active duty or honorably discharged veterans who wish to help make a beneficial difference for other veterans, active duty personnel and their families, should contact their local VFW Post in Bergen County or go to www.njvfw.com/ and click on Post Info>Bergen County. Institute to host safety expo, celebrate anniversary In recognition of National Fire Prevention Week, the 2010 Public Safety Expo will take place on Saturday, Oct. 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the grounds of the Bergen County Law & Public Safety Institute, 281 Campgaw Road, Mahwah. The expo is open to the public, and admission is free. The institute will also be celebrating 45 years as a nationally recognized training and education facility for public safety personnel, businesses, schools, and the general public. Throughout the day, there will be live fire demonstrations, tactical law enforcement and emergency response drills, and fun-filled activities for the entire family. The expo will feature the Bergen County Office of Highway Safety, whose members will sponsor a child passenger safety seat checkpoint. There will be demonstrations by the U.S. Coast Guard helicopter rescue, Bergen County SWAT team, the Bergen County Police and Sheriff’s Department’s K-9 teams, EMT rescues and CPR. The Mobile Fire Safety House will be available for children to learn escape planning and how to use the 911 service. Special guests will include Otto the Auto, McGruff the Crime Fighting Dog, and Sparky the Fire Dog. Firefighting professionals will be on hand to demonstrate techniques to protect homes and businesses. Tours will be available at the world renowned Life Safety Complex, which is located on the grounds of the institute. The three-story, 19,000 squarefoot facility boasts 19 different occupancies for hands-on practical training in fire evacuation. With artificial smoke and seven propane fire simulators operated by a sophisticated and computerized control center, various types of emergencies will be safely demonstrated, with adults and children helping to put out fires. Allen A. Ghorashi, DDS 545 Island Road, Suite #1A Ramsey, New Jersey 07446 201-818-6565 Preventive, Restorative and Implant Dentistry for Children and Adults. All Phases of Dentistry including Porcelain Crowns and tooth colored restorations. Financing and payment options available. Visit our website at ramseysmile.com for more information and make an appointment to explore the opportunities to improve your smile. ���������������������������� 6-16-10 joan/janine ValleyDental3x3(6-16-10) 3 x 3” rev2 KEANE FIT & WELLNESS ��������� Sheila Keane ������������������������������������ �������������������������������������������� ������������������������ ��������������������� ���������������������������������������������� • EDUCATED - MA in exercise science • CERTIFIED - ACSM, NASM, Post Rehab Specialist, MAT Specialist • EXPERIENCED - 15 years one-to-one personal training 201-341-0183 • CALL NOW Fitness, Weight Loss, Bariatrics, Geriatrics & Parkinson’s Programs