Villadom Times Weekly Local Newspaper

Page 2 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • May 26, 2010 Villadom Happenings Renovated Old Station Museum offers tours The Mahwah Museum’s Old Station Museum and Erie Caboose have been completely renovated and refurbished and will be open for tours free of charge on Memorial Day, May 31, from 9 a.m. to noon. Thereafter, hours will be 2 to 4 p.m. on Sundays through October. Built in 1871, this historic was the first railroad station in Mahwah and was preserved by the Mahwah Historical Society in 1968. In the station, the museum has installed a working HO model railroad. A new painting by local artist Gerry Baron shows the station as it was in 1895. There are many other items from the Pullman car days. The caboose was built in 1929 and has been restored based on the original Erie Railroad plans. Visitors can now experience what life on the rails was like for the train crews, who spent much of their time in the caboose. The living space includes a sleeping bunk, desk, and fold-down seat, fold-down table, locker, and cupola seat. Funding for restoration was made possible, in part, through grant funds administered by the Bergen County Department of Parks, Division of Cultural and Historic Affairs through a General Operating Support grant from the New Jersey Historical Commission, a Division of Cultural Affairs in the Department of State. The Old Station and Caboose are located at 1871 Old Station Lane in Mahwah. Visit www.mahwahmuseum.org or call (201) 512-0099. Meals that Matter fundraiser set Meals that Matters, a multi-restaurant benefit for Community Meals, Inc., will be held June 8. That day, designated area restaurants will donate a percentage of their dinner receipts to Community Meals, Inc., a non-profit service that provides meal deliveries to residents of Allendale, Glen Rock, Ho-Ho-Kus, Midland Park, Ridgewood, and Waldwick. Donations are necessary to defray costs and provide subsidies for those in need. Participants may mention Meals that Matter at the following restaurants on June 8 to have a donation made to the organization: A Mano Ridgewood in Ridgewood, Allendale Bar & Grill in Allendale, Andreas Ristorante Italiano in Waldwick, Arturo’s Restaurant in Midland Park, Glen Rock Inn in Glen Rock, Ho-Ho-Kus Inn & Tavern in Ho Ho Kus, Janice Bistro in Ho Ho Kus, Legend’s Steakhouse in Midland Park, Savini Restaurant in Allendale, Smith Brothers Steak & Chophouse in Ridgewood, and The Sicilian Sun Ristorante in Ho Ho Kus. For more information, contact Community Meals, Inc. at (201) 445-8295 or www.communitymealsonwheels.org. Companion Animal Advocates to host fundraiser Companion Animal Advocates and American Gold & Diamond Buyers invite the public to sell old, broken, or unwanted gold, silver, or platinum jewelry pieces on Thursday, June 3 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Westy’s Self Storage, 200 Route 17 North in Upper Saddle River. Ten percent of the total merchandise purchased will benefit Companion Animal Advocates. American Gold & Diamond Buyers will buy gold (any karat), sterling silver jewelry, flatware, table service, fine watches, diamonds, and estate-type jewelry. Security and light refreshments will be available. Contact Christine McIndoe at Christine@CompanionAnimalAdvocates.org or at (201) 706-7666 with any questions. CAA, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Bergen County, is dedicated to the welfare of companion animals within the community through programs designed to keep pets in their homes and reduce pet overpopulation. Visit www.CompanionAnimalAdvocates.org. Senior tax reimbursement reminder Area senior citizens are reminded they may be eligible for a property tax reimbursement if they have paid the full amount of the 2008 property taxes due on their home by June 1, 2009 and paid the 2009 property taxes by June 1, 2010. To be eligible, a senior’s total annual income must be $70,000 or less for 2008, and $80,000 or less for 2009. With very few exceptions, all income received during the year must be taken into account to determine eligibility, including Social Security and pension income. Visit www.state. nj.us/treasury/taxation/propfrez.shtml or call the hotline: 1-800-882-6597. A key message from AAA AAA North Jersey Manager of Public and Government Services Stephen Rajczyk and Kevin Croucher, a senior at DePaul High School, look over a few of the 17,000 American flag key chains that AAA North Jersey is providing to high school graduates of 2010. The key chains feature the American flag and the mesage ‘Safe and Sober Graudation 2010’ on the opposite side. The AAA manager noted that a Project Graduation/ Graduation Ball alcohol and drug-free event gives everyone, from graduates to parents and members of the community, an added reason to celebrate this important occasion. The key chains will be provided to high schools in Bergen Hudson, and Passaic counties. Rides to church offered Our Lady of Mount Carmel R.C. Church in Ridgewood has begun a new ministry to assist parishioners in need of a ride to the 11 a.m. Sunday liturgy. Contact Alba at (201) 670-1870, or e-mail transportation@olmcridgewood.com. FEMA deadline approaching The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s deadline for flood survivors to register for federal disaster assistance is Tuesday, June 1, 2010. Homeowners, renters, and business owners who suffered losses in the mid-March floods and who live in Atlantic, Bergen, Burlington, Cape May, Cumberland, Essex, Gloucester, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Somerset and Union counties may be eligible for disaster assistance. After a federal disaster is declared in an area, many forms of assistance become available to help individuals and families recover and rebuild. The Individuals and Households Program provides funds directly to households affected by a disaster, to assist with minor repairs and cleanup, rental assistance for temporary housing, and other disaster-related needs. To date, nearly $12 million has been disbursed through IHP to eligible New Jersey flood survivors. Low-interest disaster loans are also available through the U.S. Small Business Administration. Flood survivors may register for aid or follow up on their applications by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362), or TTY 1-800-462-7585 for the speech and hearing impaired (for relay service, call 711 or 1-800-852-7897) between 7 a.m. and 1 a.m., seven days a week. Multi-lingual operators are available to answer calls during this time. Residents may also register at www.disasterassistance.gov. Singles host dinner, games Christian Singles of North Jersey hosts a Potluck Dinner and Game Night on Saturday, June 5, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Faith Community Christian Reformed Church Barn, 530 Sicomac Avenue, Wyckoff. Bring a favorite main dish, salad, soup, or appetizer to share (to feed approximately six people). Desserts, coffee, tea, soda, and snacks will be provided. The cost is $4. After dinner, the group will play board games. Bring a favorite. RSVP to (201) 337-7492. Lifeguard training to begin The YWCA of Bergen County is offering an American Red Cross Concentrated Lifeguard Training course, which will begin June 8. Students must take and pass a swim test, which will be held June 2 at 7 p.m. Participants must be age 15 or older and a $10 swim test fee is due at registration. This five-day concentrated course prepares students with the CPR, first aid, and lifeguard techniques necessary for employment as a professional lifeguard. Classes will be held June 8, 10, 14, 15 and 16 from 3:30 to 9:30 p.m. at 112 Oak Street, Ridgewood. The course fee is $350. For more information call the Y Aquatics Department at 201-4445600, extension 349, or visit www.ywcabergencounty.org. �� The publisher is not responsible for typographical errors, nor the omission of copy in advertisements in the event of error. The newspaper will furnish a letter to be posted stating the correct price or description. 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