Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • October 27, 2010 Emmanuel asks... Can You Help? Can you help us put a brochure together? If you are interested in volunteering your time or donating an item for A Hollywood Bash, call Laura Savage at (201) 612-8118 or e-mail laura@emmanuelcancer.org. Araya Rebirth, located at 10 Garber Square, Ridgewood, selected the Emmanuel Cancer Foundation as its charity for the month of October. Five percent of their gift certificate sales will be donated to ECF. Shop now -- before the holiday rush. It’s not too early to shop for friends, family, and teachers. Araya Rebirth is a spa that offers facials, makeup, massage, and many more services. Visit http://araya-rebirth. com/ or call (201) 445-7005. Please mention the Emmanuel Cancer Foundation when you do. This family needs help: Andy just turned six. He is one of the most energetic, fun, and silly kids you’ll meet. He loves playing Wii, teasing his kitty, and going to Our hat’s off to: Miller’s in Wyckoff for donating a humidifier for one of our families, and to Elite Gymnastics, Venture Photography, Panico, Sweet and Sassy, Shop Central, Ecco, and The Curtain Exchange for their support of our upcoming fundraiser. Come celebrate with us at our biggest fundraiser ever! On Jan. 8, 2011, the Northern Regional Center will host A Hollywood Bash at the Woman’s Club of Ridgewood. This event will include a live band, food and drink, an auction, and other surprises. Get treated like a star. Tickets will be available in the coming months. Proceeds from this event will be used to assist children with cancer and their families. We can use your help: Can your company, store, or restaurant donate something 4-29-09 karen/janine about dinner for towards our event? How two, a manicure/pedicure, or tickets to a EmmanuelHelp3x.75(4-29-09) sporting event? Are you computer savvy? 3 x .75 The Healthcare Reform Changes... Confirming their Tax & Spend Reputation in 22 months • .09% Medicare Tax Increases! Singles earning $ 200,000 plus and couples earning $250,000 plus to pay an additional .09% in Medicare taxes. • 2.9% Tax on Medical Devices! excepting items for personal use. • 40% Annual Tax on “Cadillac Plans”! Beginning in 2018 an imposition of a 40% annual tax on plans valued at $10,300 for individuals and $27,500 for families. • 3.8% Tax on Investment Income! A 3.8% annual tax on investment income of individuals making $200,000 plus and families making $250,000 plus. Non-indexed, more families will fall into it each year, with seniors and those on fixed incomes hit particularly hard. GREAT NEW TAXES! school. Andy was diagnosed with cancer at the age of three. He received treatment and was in remission until July, when a sore in his mouth prompted his mother to take him to the doctor, who determined the cancer had spread throughout his body. Andy is currently undergoing intensive treatments of chemotherapy. The family recently had to move to a new apartment and throw out most of their furniture due to an infestation of bed bugs. Andy lost most of his furniture and it has not all been replaced due to lack of money. Andy is being raised by his single mom, who has stopped working in order to be with him and take him to his many medical appointments and chemotherapy treatments. Although the family has received some wonderful donations for Andy’s room, he still needs a toy box. If anyone has a toy box or some type of chest that they would be willing to donate, or a gift card to allow the family to purchase a toy box, this family would be extremely appreciative. This family still needs help: Six year old Emma is struggling with complications from brain surgery to remove a tumor. She has developed a rare form of Parkinson’s disease as a result. She is on very expensive medications. This family is struggling financially to keep up with the cost of Emma’s medications and with her numerous physical and speech therapy appointments. The family car, which is vital to transport Emma to her multiple appointments, needs new tires. This Bergen County family would also benefit from some gift cards to Sears Auto Center, STS Tires or Firestone. This family would be very grateful for the community’s help. Adopt-A-Family for the Holidays: ECF provides holiday gifts to the child with cancer and all of his or her siblings through our Wish List program. Help make a child’s holiday wishes come true. Please consider adopting a family this holiday season. You can help in a variety of ways. Turn your next event into a fundraiser by collecting checks or gift cards for ECF, or donate your restaurant or business for a few hours to host a fundraiser of your choice. Your efforts will help us to help families like Mia’s in many ways, including sending a caseworker to visit the families at their home or at the hospital. This support for the kids, their siblings and parents is crucial. Your donations also help to support ECF’s food pantry, which benefits our families. Kids can help us by hosting a Bake Sale, or another creative event. We rely on the local community to help support our families. Many of them do not have the financial or emotional support to help them get through a major illness like cancer. Please remember: We do not charge anything for our services. We rely on you! We are also available to speak at your fundraiser or event and talk about our programs. If you have a few hours a week to spare, consider becoming a volunteer or just stop by and meet with us, take a look at our pantry, and see what ECF is all about. Volunteers are welcome to assist on Monday from 10 to 1, Wednesday from 1 to 5, and all day on Friday. 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. The Northern Regional Center is located at 174 Paterson Avenue, Midland Park, NJ 07432. Visit online at www.emmanuelcancer.org. As always, thank you for helping the children and their families! Nina Daly of First Step Preschool N ina Daly still loves her job! Fifteen years ago, she opened First Step Preschool and she’s been an integral part of the Franklin Lakes community ever since. It’s her enthusiasm and energy for her kids that makes each day an adventure. “My philosophy has always been that children should be excited about learning,” says Nina. “I have listened to the needs of my parents and have creLea, Nina Daly, Julia, Shae and Payton ated classes with an emphasis on small class size, certified teachers, and an academic curriculum.” First Step offers a wide range of special programs: karate, cooking, Spanish, dance, art and Kindergarten enrichment. “A child’s first years at school set a foundation for all their educational goals. We pride ourselves on knowing that our staff is full of caring individuals who create a learning environment that any parent would want for his or her child,” notes Nina. As her school continues to grow by leaps and bounds, she is continually addressing the increasing concern for children with allergies. In fact, she has established the first GREEN SCHOOL in the area. “It has been my goal to provide the healthiest environment for all children to reach their fullest potential. And I am proud and happy to say that at First Step – we have done that.” Spots are still available at First Step for the 2010-11 school year. For more information, visit firststeppreschoolnj.com or call Nina Daly at (201) 847-8198. The school is located at 454 Pulis Avenue in Franklin Lakes. • Individuals Pay $695 Or Up To 2.5% of Annual Income! 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