Wyckoff February 9, 2011 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 15 The Wyckoff Township Committee recently heard a preliminary report about the Wyckoff Recreation Foundation, a group whose members want to help fund recreational activities through private and corporate donations. The foundation’s goal is $3 million for the first full year of operation in 2011. The sites targeted for funding and expansion or improvement this year include Memorial Field, Pulis Field, and the Larkin House. New foundation will help fund sports programs The township committee has invited the leaders of the foundation to return with some additional information on Feb. 15. Members of the governing body were interested in the foundation’s aim to maintain the quality of life in Wyckoff without burdening taxpayers. The Wyckoff Recreation Foundation, officially founded in 2010, is registered with the IRS as a non-profit, charitable, tax exempt organization. The board of directors includes eight members. The president is Chris Vanuga, the vice president is David Buchanan, the treasurer is Tom Stefany, and the secretary is Christine Becker. The foundation hopes to coordinate activities between municipal government, the existing recreation groups and sponsored teams, and new private and corporate donors. Options will be forwarded to the township committee for consideration and approval. J. KOSTER The New Jersey Department of Transportation recently advised Wyckoff that the township has received a $150,000 Trust Fund Grant for the resurfacing of Main Street between Franklin Avenue and Wyckoff Avenue. The work is expected to begin in June, when the schools are not in session and the flow of traffic on the roads is reduced. “I was pleased to hear of this assistance from the State of New Jersey for this worthwhile project,” Assemblyman David Russo wrote in a letter to the township committee. “Please note the award selection for these Fiscal Year 2011 Township receives $150,000 to resurface Main Street grants, which help control property taxes, was extremely selective.” The grant process restricted applications to heavily traveled municipal roads, for instance municipal roads that connect two county roads or municipal roads that connect two municipalities. In recent years, Wyckoff has received grants to fund road repairs on Mountain Avenue, West Main Street, Grandview Avenue, Lawlins Road, Crescent Avenue, Monroe Avenue, and Park Avenue. Local officials said the successful grant application demonstrates continuing efforts to obtain funding to allow the township to once again obtain an improvement without having to spend Wyckoff property tax dollars. Wyckoff suffered the greatest percentage of state aid loss of any municipality in Bergen County: 25.5 percent, or $373,363. “I am confident that this grant will be a tremendous help in your efforts to achieve your goals and I commend you for your commitment and dedication to such a worthy cause,” Assemblyman Scott Rumana wrote in a letter to Wyckoff Mayor Kevin Rooney. J. KOSTER Wyckoff Wanderings Club learns about heart disease “Women and Heart Disease” will be presented at the Wednesday, Feb. 16 meeting of the Woman’s Club of Wyckoff. A representative from the Center for Women’s Heart Health at Valley Hospital will lead the talk. The meeting portion of the afternoon will begin at 1 p.m., and the program will begin at 1:45 p.m. This program, held at the clubhouse at 176 Wyckoff Avenue, is open to the public. For more information, call (201) 891-2435. ‘Magic Garden’ stars to appear Carole Demas and Paula Janis of TV’s “The Magic Garden” will appear at the Wyckoff Y on Sunday, Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. Visit the Magic Garden and re-live one of the most successful, locally produced children’s television shows in the country. Demas and Janis will re-create the show so many fell in love with as children on the Y’s Carl Pfeifer Performing Arts Stage. The live show will include classic clips. General admission tickets are $12. The Wyckoff Y is located at 691 Wyckoff Avenue in Wyckoff. Call the development office at (201) 891-2081, weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for tickets. Club to host Yizkor books translator The Men’s Club of Temple Beth Rishon will host Dr. Jacob S. Berger on Sunday, Feb. 13 at 10 a.m. Dr. Berger will speak about his translation of Holocaust Memorial Books from Yiddish and Hebrew into English. These books, also known as Yizkor books, document the history of Eastern European Jewish communities destroyed during the Holocaust, very often reaching back to the early medieval history. Dr. Berger’s landmark translations of Yizkor Bikher can be found in libraries all over the English-speaking world. A bagel and lox breakfast will be served. RSVP to mensclub@bethrishon.org. For info, visit bethrishon.org. O’Toole to address area Tea Party The West Bergen Tea Party will host Senator Kevin O’Toole Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. at the Larkin House, 380 Godwin Avenue in Wyckoff. Hear about health care, government spending, debt, regulation, and border security. Visit conservative_causus@verizon.net or call (201) 891-5918. Women’s Wellness Day slated The Wyckoff Family YMCA, 691 Wyckoff Avenue, Wyckoff, will present “Women’s Wellness Day” on Saturday, Feb. 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This women-only event will feature guest speaker Martha MacCallum, the celebrated FOX News journalist. The day includes lunch, chair massage, prizes, diet lecture, and a choice of a yoga or Zumba class. This event is open to members and non-members alike. The cost for full members is $25; $30 for basic/non-members. To register, call (201) 891-2081 by Feb. 9. Caregiver support group meets Christian Health Care Adult Day Services at Christian Health Care Center in Wyckoff will hold a Caregiver Support Group from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8. The meeting is open to the public and no reservations are necessary. The group will now meet in the Building 1 all-purpose room at the health care center, 301 Sicomac Avenue in Wyckoff. Facilitated by Kerri Sherer, LSW, the meeting provides support to people caring for a loved one suffering from dementia and other medical problems relating to aging. Information about area social services will be available. Beginning in March, the Caregiver Support Group will be held on the first Tuesday of every month. For more information or directions, call Kerri Sherer at (201) 8485830. For more information about this and other events, visit www.chccnj.org. Emmanuel asks... (continued from page 8) is unable to afford much more than the very basics. The extra costs of commuting to the hospital every day are taking a toll. Kent’s mom really wishes for her other children to be able to attend some type of after school club or activity to help keep them occupied, have fun, and get help with homework. She is currently looking into resources in the Paterson area, but they cost money. Any information regarding after school programs that may consider a sliding fee or waiving the fee would be welcome. This family could also use gift cards to activities to enjoy together, or to help buy necessary household items and groceries. Financial assistance would help Kent’s mother offset some of the expenses associated with her commute to New York City. You can help in a variety of ways. Turn your next gathering or event into a fundraiser by asking guests to bring checks, grocery store gift cards, or non-perishable foods for our families. Your efforts help us to help families like Kent’s in many ways, including sending a caseworker to visit the families at home or in the hospital. Kids can get involved with fundraising, too. Please remember that we do not charge anything for our services. We rely on you! If you have a few hours a week to spare, consider becoming a volunteer or just stop by and see what ECF is all about. Volunteers are welcome to assist on Wednesday and Friday from 1 to 4 p.m. 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 us on the web at: www.emmanuelcancer.org. As always, thank you for helping the children and their families. Break the Highway Trend! ...not your community’s back. Local businesses are the backbone of your community and the trend to shop the big guys on the highway hur ts us all.Your local businesses have what you want... at the right price... and close to home. So, why hassle with the highways? Save Time! Save Gas! Save Money! SAVE YOUR COMMUNITY! We Need You SHOP LOCALLY. IT’S SMART. ...and besides, it’s so convenient!