Page 4 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • September 12, 2012 Ridgewood Police seek information about damaged Wibit by John Koster The Ridgewood Police Department is seeking information about intentional damage to the Wibit, a large inflatable raft and obstacle course at Graydon Pool. The Wibit, which was installed after Ridgewood Village Council discussions two years ago, allows swimmers who reach it to either float or frolic on the padded waterproof surface in the middle of the lake-like pool. On Aug. 31, employees at the pool reported that the Wibit had been slashed with some sort of cutting tool. The popular Wibit is designed in Germany, made in China, and enjoyed around the globe. Recreation officials said that the public response to the giant water toy had been extremely favorable when it was introduced. The Ridgewood Detective Bureau is investigating the matter. Anyone who has information is urged to call (201) 251-4537. The police department is also looking into other recent activity. On Sept. 1, a Jefferson Street resident reported that someone had tried to enter a home through a second floor window. The would-be intruder was said to have been wearing a black ski mask and reportedly fled when he realized the homeowner had seen him. A Bergen County K-9 Unit responded along with local police and searched the area without results. A Ridgewood resident reported a woman’s gray Ross Euro Tour bicycle stolen from East Ridgewood Avenue at South Van Dien Street even though the bicycle had been parked and locked. A Van Emburgh Avenue resident reported that a home had been burglarized some time over the Labor Day weekend. The homeowner was unable to say whether the home had been locked, as multiple family members had entered and left the property. A number of items of jewelry were taken from the master bedroom. A South Broad Street resident also reported a home burglary over the Labor Day weekend, and said that a jewelry box with a number of gold items was taken. Police believe they have a suspect: a Ridgewood man who is considered a fugitive and whose whereabouts are presently unknown. On Sept. 4, a Ridgewood resident reported that a wallet and cellular telephone had been removed from an unlocked parked vehicle. He was later able to track the phone to a location in Paterson. The Ridgewood Police Department is asking residents to secure their homes, garages, sheds, and parked vehicles, and to keep valuables out of plain sight. The Ridgewood Chapter of Neighbors Helping Neighbors USA, Inc. will celebrate its first anniversary on Thursday, Sept. 27. The event will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Ridgewood Public Library located at 125 North Maple Avenue. Attendees will learn about this support and networking group comprised of local residents in career transition. This is a cost free, peer-led volunteer job search networking and support group for individuals who are actively looking for work and interested in reinvigorating their job search. Membership is open to anyone in career transition, including unemployed or underemployed individuals and recent college graduates in the fields of business, non-profit, and education. The group also welcomes NHN to celebrate first anniversary those who are re-entering the job market, struggling small business owners, and those seeking part-time or volunteer work. Founded in 2011 at the in River Edge Library, NHN has fostered a “pay it forward” model and the accountability of weekly meetings. Group members assist each other by offering strong support and helping with personal and professional networking. Resources are available at public libraries to assist with computer job searches, and other useful research materials. NHN is seeking volunteers to assist with weekly meetings and help establish new chapters in the area. For more information, contact John R. Fugazzie at john@nhnusa. org or visit www.nhnusa.org.