Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • December 4, 2013 Area BVMI pays tribute to long-time supporters Approximately 300 people gathered at Florentine Gar- dens in River Vale for Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative’s gala, ‘Celebrating the Culture of Caring.’ The gala was held to honor Michael Maron, president and CEO of Holy Name Medical Center; Peter A. Gross, MD, chair, Hackensack Alliance ACO, Hackensack University Medical Center; Sen. Loretta Weinberg; and the law firm of Cole Schotz (represented by Michael Sirota) for their long-time contributions to, and support for, the health care community. BVMI provides free health care to low-income working adults of Bergen County who cannot afford health insurance. Top left: Michael Azzara, BVMI’s board chair; Cyn- thia Goldman and Marilyn Schotz, gala co-chairs; Diane and Michael Maron, president and CEO, Holy Name Medical Center. Top right: Assemblywoman Valerie Huttle, Michael Maron, Sen- ator Loretta Weinberg, Dr. Peter A. Gross, Michael Sirota, and Assemblyman Gordon Johnson. Bottom left: Senator Loretta Weinberg receiving her award from Norma Gindes, BVMI’s exec- utive director. Bottom right: Charles and Jennifer Matar, Benita and Dr. Ken Herman, Dr. Sam and Carol Cassell. (Sam Casell is BVMI’s founder.)