November 7, 2012 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 7 Allendale The Allendale Chamber of Commerce’s campaign to raise funds to beautify the central business district has been well received, and residents will soon see the results. Ed Kalpagian, who heads the chamber’s Downtown Beautification Committee, reported recently that all 10 benches being subsidized by donors had been sold and that the chamber had garnered $18,120 in voluntary contributions to make downtown Allendale more shopper-friendly at no additional cost to the taxpayers. The Chamber is now talking with Mayor Vince Barra to see if space for two more of the dedicated benches might be available. Decorative planters are also part of the project, and Kalpagian said that the group has 15 additional planters for sale at $350 each. “All are benches sold. We’re trying to add two more benches because there are people who want to purchase them,” said chamber President Nickie Lisella. “We’re Chamber helps beautify Borough of Allendale waiting for the mayor to give us the okay. Plenty of planters are available for $350 apiece with a plaque with name or dedication.” The benches and planters will be installed on both sides of West Allendale Avenue from the shopping center parking lot to Myrtle Avenue. Anyone wishing to donate to the Allendale Streetscape Revitalization Project (ASRP), which is tax deductible, may contact Kalpagian at 201-818-1900 or email ed@edkalpagian.com. for framing or to add a nostalgic accent to any décor. The blanket features a panoramic view of West Allendale Avenue, the September 11 Memorial, the John Fell House, the historic train station, town hall/Lee Memorial Library, Northern Highlands High School, the Red Barn at Crestwood Lake and the new Orchard Common Park. The afghan is on sale for $50 each at the following locations along West Allendale Avenue: Theodora’s Precious Gift & Design, Weidner Design Associates, Allendale Bar & Grill, and Terrie O’Connor Realtors. Only checks or cash will be accepted as payment. Afghans available The chamber also has available afghans depicting several borough landmarks, which make ideal holiday gifts. The 72 in. by 50 in. cotton throw comes in forest green, Kentucky blue, navy blue and burgundy with a cream background. Designed as a fundraiser for the chamber’s many programs, the afghan is suitable Waldwick Train Station (continued from page 3) only $20 and are available online at www. WaldwickCommunityAlliance.org; by mailing $20 to the Waldwick Community Alliance - 19 W. Prospect Street, Suite 1, Waldwick, NJ 07643; or at the following retail locations in Waldwick: Amster’s Prospect Tavern, Flowers by Joan, Home Hardware & Supply, Ike’s Big Mouth Subs & Wings, Kallman Travel Services, Maratene’s Fine Wines & Spirits, Nellie’s Place, Plaza Jewelers, Waldwick Auto Body and Waldwick Auto Service Center. One hundred percent of the net proceeds benefit the restoration of the Waldwick Train Station. For details, please call Cowie at 201873-8919. Dough-nation is a hit Mike Ahmed, manager of the Allendale Dunkin Donuts, offered a “dough-nation” of doughnuts to people at the emergency municipal shelter at the EMS Building on Franklin Turnpike in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy with the help Allendale TD Bank Manager Joe Chinnici. Chinnici saw an order of Munchkins and doughnuts that were about to go to waste, and he and Ahmed cleared the gift to the shelter with Dunkin Donuts management. Ahmed dropped the doughnuts off to some very pleased shelter guests. The entire area was hard hit by electrical failures following the storm.