March 30, 2011 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 15 A Glimpse of Glen Rock Cirino Landscaping has been caring for the finest Glen Rock area properties for over 20 years H Stevens started teaching TaeKwonDo in Glen Rock 27 years ago when he a borough Gary became and several resident. He had already been teaching for several years in Manhattan other towns Gary Stevens brings positive change to community omeowners who plan the maintenance of their lawns now, well before the grass begins to grow, can rest assured they will have a lush and healthy lawn all year long. Wyckoff resident Tom Cirino, owner/operator of Cirino Landscaping, also knows how important it is to select the right company for the job. “We do the job right and then we check for your complete satisfaction,” Tom says. “We understand the value of good customers, good partners Tom Cirino in growth, and great customer relations with a friendly attitude. 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Additional information is available online at cirinolandscaping.com. in New Jersey. “At the time, I owned an executive search firm in NYC and taught TKD in the evenings for the Glen Rock Community School,” he recalls. Gary opened the doors to his school in 1996, turning his hobby into his vocation. “I have never physically worked so hard and enjoyed it so much. I felt like I retired and I got to play all day!” he says. Gary, who has always loved the martial arts, started training 38 years ago. Since that time, he has taught thousands of students of all ages. “I have watched kids and adults change their attitudes and postures from that of ‘victim’ to that of ‘winner,’” he says, adding that he has seen his students improve the quality of their lives, eliminate fear, develop a Gary Stevens greater ability to focus and concentrate, and replace “I can’t” with “I will do my best.” In May 2010, Gary published “If I Called You a Hippopotamus,” a children’s book that addresses bullying. The title refers to the silly name he used to call his children when they would resort to teasing and name-calling at home. Stevens recognized that this common behavior has the potential to have a negative impact on children’s feelings and, ultimately, their self-esteem. Gary began to use humor to defuse the situation, and leave everyone laughing and feeling better. The book, which includes wonderfully whimsical illustrations by April-Nicole Stead, uses rhyme and rhythm to drive home its message: Humor can be the best way to stop a bully in his or her tracks. An active member of his community, Stevens is also a member of the Glen Rock Volunteer Ambulance Corps and a member of CERT – the Community Emergency Response Team. Gary’s TaeKwonDo School recently moved into a new, larger facility at 175 Rock Road. Phone (201) 670-7263 to learn more. hoosing a dentist is an important decision not only for your dental health, but also for your overall health and well-being. 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