Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • March 30, 2011 Ken Kuriki, owner of Sakura-Bana in Ridgewood, comes from Fukushima, Japan. His father and mother survived the earthquake and tsunami, but the Ridgewood restaurateur wants to host a two-day benefit at his Japanese restaurant to help those of his former neighbors who were less fortunate. “My parents are all right, except that they have no oil and the trains aren’t running,” he said. “I know Ridgewood is a fine town, everybody is a gentleman, and I believe that many people will want to help Japan.” On April 3, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., and on April 4, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., the restaurant will hold a bazaar with 100 percent of the proceeds going to earthquake and tsunami relief. The restaurant will also donate 50 percent of the tab from food for relief on Sunday and Monday. (Note: 4-29-09 karen/janine Sakura-Bana is usually closed on Mondays.) Emmanuel asks... Can You Help? Sakura-Bana’s Ken Ridgewood Kuriki has operated Sakura-Bana since 1996, and he is still working out exactly what will be sold at the bazaar. Preliminary plans call for Japanese calligraphy done to order, and bowls and dishes from the restaurant’s kitchen. He hopes his suppliers will donate snack food and other items to be sold at very reasonable prices. He also hopes Kuriki holds benefit for Fukushima to round up some items such as scarves to sell at the fundraiser. The restaurant is located at the corner of Franklin Avenue and Chestnut Street in Ridgewood, on the approach to the Ridgewood YMCA. Call (201) 447-6525 for additional information. J. KOSTER EmmanuelHelp3x.75(4-29-09) 3 x .75 ������������������������������������������������������� ������������������������� ��������������������������� ��������������������������������������� ���������������� ������������������������������������������� ��������������������������������������� ����������������������� ������� ��������� ��� ������������ ��������� ���������������� In 1911, our spirits soared, too. �������������� ������������������������ ����������������������������� ��������������������� One hundred years ago, as the Wright Brothers’ dreams of soaring in a glider finally were achieved, 14 deacons from the Reformed tradition in Bergen and Passaic counties envisioned a way to lift the human spirit. They made a commitment to build a hospital for the mentally ill which would provide physical, mental, and spiritual care based on Christian principles. From a small 17-bed psychiatric hospital in a farmhouse, Christian Health Care Center (CHCC) has grown today to include a broad spectrum of mental-health and elder-care services with 12 expansive buildings on 78 acres in Wyckoff and Hawthorne, with a satellite location in Wayne. To learn all of the ways CHCC is continuing to lift the spirits of thousands of community residents, visit us at chccnj.org. Christian Health Care Center 301 Sicomac Avenue | Wyckoff, New Jersey 07481 | 201.848.5200 | www.chccnj.org Elder-care Services: Heritage Manor Nursing Home | Southgate | The Longview Assisted Living Residence Hillcrest Residence | Evergreen Court | Christian Health Care Adult Day Services of Wayne and Wyckoff Mental-health Services: Ramapo Ridge Psychiatric Hospital | Christian Health Care Counseling Center Ramapo Ridge Partial Program | Pathways 003167.WrightBrosAd.6.75x10.5.indd 1 3/21/11 6:22 PM