Page 4 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • March 23, 2011 FLOW Area Like any long-standing rivals, the Ramapo and Indian Hills varsity hockey teams have engaged in some spirited battles over the years. The next time the sister schools square off, however, will be an exception to that rule. On March 26 at 3 p.m. at the Ice Vault in Wayne, the squads will assemble for the Fifth Annual Kaiya’s Cup game, where the only goal that matters is the health and well-being of a six-year-old girl. Hockey rivals ready for Kaiya’s Cup fundraiser Ramapo coach Lee Barber’s daughter Kaiya suffers from cerebral palsy, which was the result of complications after birth. Although doctors told Barber and his wife, Jill, that Kaiya would never leave a wheelchair, she recently began walking without even the aid of a walker, and they are optimistic that she will soon begin to speak. Proceeds from the Kaiya’s Cup ticket sales, sponsorships, and donations help the family with the ongoing costs of Kaiya’s medical care and various therapies. “We can’t express our happiness over how far Kaiya has come these last several years,” said Barber. “Her progress is contrary to what some of the world’s best neurologists predicted, and is in no doubt due to the love and support from so many in our extended hockey family.” Kaiya has been a source of inspiration for both teams. Barber, a popular math teacher at Ramapo, spent five years with Indian Hills prior to joining Ramapo as head coach two seasons ago. During his years with Indian Hills, the players wore the cerebral palsy awareness ribbons on their jerseys. For the past two years, Ramapo has worn the awareness stickers on their helmets. Senior goalie Carl Boomhower included the ribbon as part of a custom paint job on his mask. “We’re a family, and we’d do anything for Kaiya,” said Boomhower. “We want people to see the stickers on our helmets and ask why we wear them, and to get involved in cerebral palsy fundraisers or support some research.” Indian Hills Coach Phil Murphy said his team is glad to put old grudges aside for one day. “It’s wonderful to have the opportunity to support a member of our own local hockey family. The essence and spirit of the Kaiya’s Cup should be an inspiration for all,” Murphy noted. Braves Team Captain Justin Vollmin said the day is as rewarding for the players as it has been a blessing for the Barber family. Helpful Hints Helpful Hints from ome “Keep preheat time to a minimum when using a conventional oven. Preheating is required for baking, but not for broiling or roasting”. 27 Franklin Tpk, Waldwick Open Sundays 9-3 201-652-5666 Hank Says... Carl Boomhower “It’s a tremendous feeling to know that this event is having such a positive impact on Kaiya,” Vollmin said. “There’s no doubt that this experience is going to stay with us all forever, and lead us to participate in other worthy fundraisers for the rest of our lives.” Information and sponsorship forms may be obtained by contacting Jerry Larkin at Jeremiah.Larkin@brookfield. com. Help the Red Cross Assist the Victims of the Japan Earthquake and Tsunami �������� ��������� Franklin Lakes Chamber of Commerce is hosting a multi chamber event with APRIL 6, 2011 – 5:30 - 8:00 pm Wyckoff, Allendale, Ho-Ho-Kus, Waldwick & Midland Park ����������� ��� ������� ������������������������� ������������������������������� ���� ������������������������������� �������� ����������������������������������������� ����������������������������������������������� �������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������ EAS TO GROW ID ������������������ ����������������������������� ���������� ����������������� OU ���������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������ ����������������������� �������������������������������� ����������������������������������������� ����������������������������� �������������������������������������������� �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Guest Speaker is G. Mitchell Hartman 825 Franklin Lakes Road • Franklin Lakes (Next to Market Basket) R BU SINESS IN 2 Endless Vine ���������������������������������������������������������� ������������������������� ������������������������������� ���� ������������������������������������ Cost of $15. includes light dinner buffet RSVP to Sharon Skelly - 201-803-0515 or sharonskelly@optonline.net by April 4th Cash or Check only payable to FLCOC Special Prices on Selected Wine ���������������������������������������������������������� ������������������ ������������ �������������������������������������������������� ��������������������������������� ������������������������� 11 0 Y