Page 4 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • May 2, 2012 Area ‘Brightest Stars’ gala supports vulnerable children Children’s Aid and Family Services’ ninth annual gala, “New Jersey’s Brightest Stars,” was recently held at the Venetian in Garfield. Ridgewood resident Anne Goheen-Crane was honored at the event for her many years of support to the community. Guests were treated to a performance by Jason Nazarro, who sang Sinatra favorites. Celebrity look-alikes of New Jersey stars Bruce Springsteen and Bon Jovi mingled with the crowd, and CNBC anchor Tyler Mathisen served as the event’s emcee. Sponsors included Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar; Boiling Springs Savings Bank; Buck, Seifert & Jost, Inc.; Brenda and Frank Gallagher; The David P. and Tracey L. Gerber Family Foundation, Inc.; Hudson City Savings Bank; Ellen and Michael Jacobs; PNC Foundation; Mutual of America; Otterstedt Insurance Top left: Honoree Anne Goheen Crane and Bob Jones, Ph.D., president and CEO. Top right: Ray Clarke, medical director; Anne Armstrong-Coben, M.D.; ‘The Boss’ and Maureen Clarke. Bottom left: James Whaley, Trustee Carol Whaley, Bernadette Davis, and Michael Davis. Bottom right: Fletcher Hock, Diana Hock, Bob Jones, Ph.D., and Moira Murphy. Agency; Joyce and Al Snider; TD Bank; Town News; United Water; and Andrea and Jordi Visser. Children’s Aid and Family Services is one of the leading nonprofit human services organizations serving northern New Jersey. The agency is fully accredited and has served the community for more than 110 years. Its mission is to preserve, protect, and -- when needed -- provide families. Motivated by compassion for vulnerable children, young adults, frail elderly, and their families, the organization provides high-quality, innovative services that meet social, educational, and emotional needs. For more information about Children’s Aid and Family Services, call (201) 261-2800 or visit www. cafsnj.org.