Villadom Times Weekly Local Newspaper

Page 2 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • March 24, 2010 Villadom Happenings Highlands Hockey hosts registration, skate event Registration and an organizational skate for the Highlands Hockey Association Spring League will take place March 28 at Sport-O-Rama Ice Rink, 20 College Road, in Monsey, New York. The organizational skate for PreMites and Mites, Squirts and Peewees levels (those born between 1998 and 2006) will be held from 5:10 to 6:10 p.m. The skate for the Bantam, Junior Varsity and Varsity levels (those born between 1993 and 1997) will be held from 6:20 to 7:20 p.m. The spring season will start the first week of April and end the third week of June with one game per week. The spring league promotes hockey development for players at every level. Players from the Northern Highlands sending districts (Allendale, Ho-Ho-Kus, Upper Saddle River, and Saddle River) will be given priority. For more information, e-mail info@HighlandsHockey.com or call (201) 848-8500. Scouting for Food underway Local Boy Scout Troops and Cub Scout Packs are holding the Scouting for Food collection this week (March 21 through 27). The Scouts are collecting non-perishable foods and kitchen supplies. This year more people than ever are depending on the Scouts and others to help them feed their families. Scouts will be leaving bags on doorsteps; the community is asked to give as generously as they can. Donations will be picked up March 27. All collections will be taken to the Center for Food Action in Mahwah and Ridgewood Social Services in Ridgewood for distribution. Check the local events column in this newspaper for more specific instructions, where available. Red Cross to honor heroes The American Red Cross is seeking local heroes to honor at this year’s Heroes Breakfast. The community is asked to submit names of individuals who have performed an extraordinary act of courage to save a life, perhaps utilizing skills learned through American Red Cross training. The Red Cross plans to honor and celebrate these individuals at the 2010 Heroes Breakfast on June 18. Nominees, people or animals, may have done anything heroic, not just pertaining to the Red Cross, but they may have taken any situation and performed an incredible act of heroism and kindness. Nominating form is can be found at http://www.redcrossnnj.org/pdf/nominationform10.doc. Deadline for nominations is April 1. Learn about refractive eye surgery The Valley Hospital, Department of Community Health, will host a free program, “Advances in Refractive Surgery,” on April 8. The presentation will be held at 7 p.m. at the Valley Hospital Conference Center, 223 North Van Dien Avenue, Ridgewood. Refractive eye surgery is intended to reduce a person’s dependency on glasses or contact lenses. Alyson Yashar, M.D., ophthalmologist, The Valley Hospital will present this educational program. Learn about the West Bergen brunch coming up latest cutting edge procedure, who is a candidate for refractive eye surgery, risks, and what to expect after surgery. Space is limited. To register, call 1-800-VALLEY 1 (1800-825-5391) or visit www.valleyhealth.com/events. Prostate cancer support group to meet LifeLines, a supportive and informative resource for prostate cancer patients and their partners in northern Bergen County, will meet Tuesday, March 23 from 7:45 to 9 p.m. at the Church of the Presentation in Upper Saddle River. The group was formed by prostate cancer patients to share information and experience about available treatment and service resources. For additional information, call (201) 505-9653 or e-mail lifelines@optonline.net. Child artists sought The Junior League of Bergen County is accepting submissions from Bergen County children between the ages of three and eight for the Touch-A-Truck Art Contest. The JLBC is looking for children’s art that represents their favorite trucks and/or utility vehicles. The winning submission will become the centerpiece of the Sixth Annual JLBC Touch-A-Truck event on May 23. At that time, fire trucks, dump trucks, garbage trucks, and many other trucks of all shapes and sizes will rumble into the Westfield Garden State Plaza’s parking lot for children to climb on. Artwork must be submitted on an official entry form, which can be found at www.thejlbc.org or by calling the JLBC office at (201) 447-2292. The winner will receive a Members of the Honorary Brunch Committee and Friends of the Honorees – Diana Dolling-Ross and David Ross (seated center) - met recently to discuss plans for the 33rd Annual Brunch, set for Sunday, March 28, 12 noon, at Seasons in Washington Township. Individually, and as a couple, the Rosses have shown a lifelong commitment to helping others, especially children and families in need. Reservations are $75 per person. For further information, including online reservations, visit www.annualbrunch.com or contact Carol Cohen at ccohen@westbergen.org or (201) 444-3550. prize and his or her artwork will be featured on the promotional materials for the event. The deadline for all entries is April 12; all drawings must be postmarked by that date to be considered. For more information, call (201) 447-2292 or visit www.thejlbc.org. Networking group to meet The Professional and Business Single Network will meet at Winberie’s Restaurant and Bar, 30 Oak Street, Ridgewood, on Thursday, March 25. There will be a cash bar, and happy hour hors d’oeuvres. Dress is business casual. Membership is not required. For more information, call (610) 348-5544 or visit www.PBSNinfo.com. �� Freeholders support county’s blue laws Bergen County Freeholder Chairman James M. Carroll, Freeholder Vice Chairwoman Elizabeth Calabrese, Freeholder Chair Pro Tempore David L. Ganz, Freeholder Bernadette McPherson, and Bergen County Executive Dennis McNerney recently gathered for a press conference in support of maintaining the blue laws in Bergen County. The press conference was held to assure Bergen County residents that the Bergen County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the County Executive are against Governor Christie’s proposal to repeal Bergen County’s existing blue laws, which limit retail shopping on Sundays by placing limits on what can be purchased. County officials believe that eliminating blue laws would have an impact on the quality of life of Bergen County residents by increasing traffic on Sundays, a day that normally gives respite to residents from daily traffic congestion. According to the Bergen County Freeholders, a decrease in the quality of life would further result a negative effect on property values. The Freeholders believe the blue laws are of great benefit to the Bergen County residents, and will continue to work to maintain their existence. �� 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. The liability of this newspaper will be limited to the actual cost of the space in question on the first insertion only, provided that the publisher is notified of the error within three days of the publication date. �� Bergen County Freeholder Chairman James M. Carroll (left) and Freeholder Vice Chairwoman Elizabeth Calabrese (center) address the press in support of maintaining Bergen County’s Blue Laws. Also pictured are Senator Paul Sarlo and Freeholder Chair Pro Tempore David L. Ganz.