Page 12 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • October 12, 2011 Area Eastwick Education is known for its history of firsts: the first private sector corporation in the state approved to offer an LPN program, the first in the nation to offer a bilingual ESL LPN program, and the first private sector college in the state approved to offer a registered nursing degree. These accomplishments are truly momentous, but greater still was the woman who helped bring them to fruition, Josephine Huisking, an outstanding mother, teacher and active member of the Allendale community. It has been a year since Josephine’s passing, but her name and vision live on through the recent dedication of the library Huisking’s name and vision live on at Eastwick College and nursing scholarship fund in her name at Eastwick College in Ramsey. Over $58,000 has been donated to the Josephine Huisking Memorial Scholarship Fund, a testament to how well respected she was by students and faculty. The college will match every dollar donated. The fund will help future students achieve successful careers in the nursing field, truly an appropriate legacy to be established in Huisking’s name given the hard work and commitment she put into ensuring each of her students excelled. This legacy has already begun to inspire future nurses, with the scholarship fund providing one student in need the financial backing to pursue a registered nursing degree at Eastwick College. When she began working at Eastwick College (then the HoHoKus School) in 1994, Huisking only wanted to teach a few hours a week due to a busy schedule raising her kids and working on the Allendale School Board. However, she quickly went from working a couple of hours a week to taking on one of the most important roles in the organization: corporate director of nursing. Huisking is remembered for her outstanding ability to lead faculty and students in the fast-paced and frequently emotionally-charged environment of a college nursing program. She always maintained a positive attitude, approached issues in a constructive manner, and got faculty and students to focus on solutions, rather than dwell on issues. “I liked Josephine very much and respected her judgment. Her calming approach to problem solving and decision making was beyond reproach. Josephine was my friend, my colleague, and my confidant,” explained Eastwick College President Tom Eastwick. “I will miss her deeply, as will my organization, and I am honored Josephine Huisking, right, with students that her children have agreed to bestow her name upon our library and scholarship fund.” Huisking left behind two daughters, Laura and Sara, and her son William. Donations may be sent to the Josephine Huisking Memorial Scholarship Fund at 10 South Franklin Turnpike, Ramsey, NJ 07446. Franklin Lakes Scribe Community recognition A Midland Park and a Wyckoff resident were honored last week for their contributions to the community at a joint event sponsored by the Midland Park United Republican Club and the Wyckoff Republican League. Pictured from left: John Meeks, president of the Midland Park club presents the award to Harry Shortway, Jr.; and David Murphy receives his award from Robert Kane, president of the Wyckoff league. Both honorees expressed their appreciation for the honor and thanked their families and the other members of the organizations to which they belong for being their support group. (continued from page 6) with Jan Bart, the Feder Sisters, and other popular Jewish-American performers of the time, will be the feature selection for Temple Emanuel’s monthly movie program on Sunday, Oct. 16, at 2 p.m. Filmed on location at Young’s Gap Hotel in Parksville, New York, the story centers on a variety show, a feature in the Jewish Catskills’ glory days. The program is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. Temple Emanuel is located at 558 High Mountain Road. For more information, visit www.tenjfl.org or call (201) 560-0200. Church to host art auction The Franklin Lakes United Methodist Church will host an Art Auction and Gala Dinner on Friday, Oct. 14 at the Indian Trail Club in Franklin Lakes. This event will benefit local and worldwide outreach programs. Tickets are $40 and include a three-course dinner, live music, special fundraisers, and an art auction that features pieces in all media and price ranges. Contact the church at (201) 891-0022 or flumchurch@msn.com for reservations. The Gospel in Broadway sermon series is featured on Sundays in October. Each week, professional artists will perform music from popular Broadway shows and the musical’s theme is related to the message of the Gospel. “South Pacific” and “Into the Woods” will be discussed on Oct. 16; “Annie” will be the topic for Oct. 23; and “Wicked” will be discussed on Oct. 30. This fall’s Bible study focus is on Moses as revealed in the novel, “Community of Promise: The Untold Story of Moses,” by Wayne Gustafson. Gustafson, a pastoral counselor, relates Moses’ story through the eyes of his younger son, Eliezer. Classes are held in the education wing of the church on Sunday at 9 a.m. All adults are invited to attend any and all of the classes. Coffee and refreshments are provided. The church’s Free Concert Series will continue Saturday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. when Sentimental Journey will celebrate the best the Great American Songbook. Refreshments and childcare will be provided. Donations are welcome. The church, located at 454 Pulis Avenue in Franklin Lakes, also offers a monthly book club, Handbell Choir, and Sunday school. Worship services are held at 10 a.m. on Sundays. Franklin Lakes United Methodists may be contacted at (201) 891-0022 or flumchurch@msn.com.