Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • January 11, 2012 Ramsey The Ramsey Police Department is currently seeking information regarding two crimes that took place last week. On Jan. 6 at approximately 5:22 a.m., members of the Ramsey Police Department were dispatched to 842 Route 17 North, Exxon on the Run, for a report of a robbery that had just occurred. It was reported that the suspect fled onto Route 17 North in a black Jeep bearing New Jersey license plates, with the rear plate partially obscured by black paint. The vehicle was described as a dark-colored, two-door Jeep Wrangler. It is not known whether the vehicle has a hard or soft top. The gas station attendant reported upon the officers’ arrival, that a dark colored Jeep Cherokee arrived at the booth between gas pumps 1/2 and 3/4. A white male, wearing a black jacket, dark colored pants, and ski mask exited the vehicle and proceeded to the area in which motor oil is sold outside. The suspect picked up a quart of Mobil Spe- Police department seeks information on recent crimes cial 10W-30 in a blue container, and brought it over to his vehicle. The victim further stated that the suspect then removed an empty oil container from his vehicle, compared the two, and placed both oil containers in the vehicle. The suspect then proceeded to produce a $10 bill to pay for the oil. He handed the currency to the victim who attempted to make change for the suspect. The victim removed a $5 bill from the stack to give the suspect. The suspect then grabbed the entire stack of currency from the victim and a brief physical struggle ensued. The victim stated that the suspect kicked him in the groin, but did not require any of medical treatment or ambulance response. The suspect reportedly took $142. Patrolmen Casey Hines and Michael Parise investigated this incident. On Jan. 4 at 5:48 p.m., members of the Ramsey Police Department responded to an address on Briar Cliff regard- ing a burglar alarm sounding. Upon arrival, police observed that the front door to the residence was open, specifically the right portion of the double-opening front door. As officers entered through the front right open door, they did not observe any damage to the door or the door frame. Upon entry, the officers did observe a broken sliding back door leading into the kitchen. A K-9 officer from the Mahwah Police Department arrived on scene shortly after the burglary was reported. Patrolman Robert Rapp and K-9 “Dome” cleared the entire house without further incident. It was determined that an unknown amount of jewelry and gift cards had been stolen from the master bedroom. The investigating officers included Patrolmen Michael Parise and Vasili Pieratos and Detective Brad Smith. Anyone who has additional information regarding these crimes is urged to contact the Ramsey Police Department at (201)327-2400. Hearts & Crafts Grief Counseling of Ramsey recently received a donation of handmade blankets from the senior group, The Crafty Sisters. The blankets will be distributed to local grieving children and families throughout the winter when they come in for group and individual counseling sessions. “When grieving people receive gifts from people in the community they don’t even know, it is like an emotional security blanket for them,” said Terry DeBrule, LCSW and co-director of Hearts & Crafts. “The Crafty Sisters” is an eight-yearold club consisting of 35 members, all of whom knit handmade blankets for local veterans, and organizations such as Valley Hospital and Sisters of the Poor. “We are happy to help the children and families of Hearts & Crafts find comfort during such a hard time in their lives,” said long-time club member Helen Ferraro. To contribute a donation of yarn or join The Crafty Sisters, call the Ramsey Senior Center at (201) 825-1975. Hearts & Crafts Grief Counseling was founded in 1994 by Board Certi- Crafty Sisters’ handmade blankets aid Hearts & Crafts fied Art Therapist Laura Hudson, and is co-directed by Licensed Clinical Social Worker Terry DeBrule. The organization serves families who are living with serious illness and loss and is dedicated to providing a safe, caring environment as families work through the healing process. Situated in a cozy carriage house to create a home away from home, the counseling center has an art room, family room, and loft to replace the conventional psychotherapy office. Clients of all ages receive both individual counseling and support groups. Clients come from over 80 communities in New York and New Jersey, and most are referred by schools, medical practices, and other Hearts & Crafts families who have benefited from the organization’s services. Over the past 17 years, Hearts & Crafts Grief Counseling has grown from serving 20 families to working with approximately 250 children and adults each year. Services provided include art therapy, individual and family counseling, children’s support groups, teen support groups, parent/adult support groups, and community education. Scholarships are available for qualifying clients. Funding The Crafty Sisters of Ramsey present handmade blankets to Terry DeBrule and Laura Hudson of Hearts & Crafts Grief Counseling. is secured through individual charitable donations and modestly priced counseling fees. Hearts & Crafts is located at 60 East Main Street in Ramsey. Call (201) 818-9399 or visit www.heartsandcraftscounseling.org.