Reflections On Ramsey Businesses he end of a marriage or a long-term relationship can be devastating. Life Coach Beth Tiger understands, and is ready to help individuals handle the next phase of their lives. For the past five years, Beth has been coaching and presenting an eight-week workshop, “Flying Solo: Life after Divorce,” at various venues, including the Church of the Presentation in Upper Saddle River. On Jan. 1, she opened the doors of “A Life Well Lived: A Center for Inspired Living,” thereby realizing her dream of having a local center where people can learn how to make a period of change a constructive time. The center is located on the second floor of 43 Spring Street in Ramsey, and offers life coaching services, support for single parents, a sisterhood circle, meditation, a spiritual book group, and tools for personal growth, including books on wellness and a selection of fair Beth Tiger trade items. An MSW visits the center once a week and therapeutic massage is offered. The services offered at the center are by appointment or pre-registration only. Beth says she keeps groups limited to 10-15 participants, so everyone has an opportunity to be heard, have a cup of tea, and speak with like-minded people. Parking spaces are available in a convenient rear lot. Beth has reached out to work with other local business owners. “We’re creating a wellness community,” she says, adding, “We have a great group of local talent.” Beth invites the community to attend an Open House at the center on April 2 from noon to 4 p.m. She will discuss the center’s mission while visitors enjoy light refreshments. Complimentary chair massages will be offered, with any donations being given to Raphael’s Life House in Elizabeth. Beth explained that this charity is an outreach of Covenant House that helps homeless pregnant women and their children. For more information, call (845) 258-0333 or visit www.alifewellived.com. Page 12 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • February 16, 2011 T Beth Tiger brings ‘A Life Well Lived’ to Ramsey Private investigator publishes tell-all memoir T homas A. Phelan of Ramsey, a private investigator and former New York City detective, has published a controversial, tell-all memoir, “Man in the Shadows: Diary of a Private Eye.” The book details his efforts to save the U.S. Delegate to the Middle East from three suspected assassins, and the multiple attempts that were made on Phelan’s life. Phelan, who was born and raised in New York City, is a veteran of World War II and the Korean War, having served with the U.S. Marine Corps. Upon leaving the NYPD, he opened his own detective agency, The Hunters, Inc. As a private detective, Phelan protected clients who included Jimmy Hoffa, The Rolling Stones, and other major stars. Phelan is a 10th Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, and teaches Tai Chi Chuan. In 1974, he won first place in a kickboxing championship at the International Gold Cup Open Tournament at Hofstra University. He is also an award-winning poet. His work is featured in four books, and Thomas Phelan has been published in various newspapers, and literary magazines. He has presented his poetry on WORTV Channel 9, at state arts festivals, and at various other events. During Sept. 11, 2001, Phelan was a security advisor guest on WORTV. He has hosted a TV talk show at Ramapo College, and has been featured on various radio shows. Phelan has four children, six grandchildren, and two great-granddaughters. Although he is semi-retired, Phelan continues to pursue writing, detective work, and martial arts. “Man in the Shadows…” was published by AuthorHouse. To learn more, or to arrange a speaking engagement, visit Phelan’s website at www.phelanbooks.com. Meet your sales representative: Joan Wilkinson yckoff resident Joan Wilkinson joined the staff of the Villadom TIMES in 2004, selling advertising space for businesses based in the Township of Mahwah. The following year, she took on sales for Ramsey. “I like talking to people, and I had always considered going into sales,” she explains. One afternoon, while reading Villadom TIMES, her hometown newspaper, Joan spotted the ad for an advertising sales representative that led to her new career. “I enjoy having the opportunity to develop relationships with my customers,” Joan says, adding that Joan Wilkinson some clients have become friends. Before becoming involved at the newspaper, Joan lived in South Carolina, where she taught first grade. When she returned to the tri-state area, she worked as a training consultant for New York Life’s corporate headquarters on Madison Avenue. There, she offered instruction on all in-house programs, including training for new supervisors, tips on how to conduct a performance evaluation, time management, stress management, career development, and managing personal growth. She also traveled the country to present information on a corporate health benefits package. Today, Joan remains involved in training as she provides the Blood-borne Pathogen instruction for the Bergen County Department of Health Services. She regularly presents programs for emergency medical technicians, and police and fire personnel. Joan and her husband, Bob, are the parents of two daughters, Lauren and Tracy, who are both attending high school. She and her family enjoy traveling, and have visited Hawaii, Bermuda, and several other islands, where Joan enjoys swimming and relaxing on the beach. In her free time at home, Joan enjoys trying new recipes and baking desserts for family and friends. During the warmer weather, Joan can often be seen riding by the office on her moped. Contact Joan at the main office at (201) 652-0744 or e-mail her at joan@villadom.com. W