Page 4 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • December 18, 2013 Ridgewood Ridgewood YMCA launches Annual Appeal Campaign The Ridgewood YMCA recently launched its annual campaign to support its Good Works Programs. Each year, these programs serve thousands of community members who face financial, physical, or emotional wellness chal- lenges. The Y’s Good Works Programs include camp and swim program scholarships, peer support and mentoring for youths and teens, specialized fitness programs for those with cancer or Parkinson’s disease, and financial support for family memberships and programs at the Y. “The Y believes that every individual, regardless of his or her economic situation, should have access to the essen- tials needed to learn, grow and thrive,” said Ridgewood Y CEO Rick Claydon. “In these tough economic times, we continue to see an increase in the number of children and families that need our help. Donations to our Annual Cam- paign help to ensure that the Y is there for those who need us most.” Chris Brazill, president of the Ridgewood YMCA Board of Directors, said, “The Y works every day to nurture the potential of kids, improve their health and well-being, and help neighbors support one another. With our Annual Appeal Campaign, we want more people to understand that we are more than a place to go to exercise or swim – and that we rely on their financial support to accomplish our vital work in the community.” To make a donation, contact Director of Development Amy Phillips at (201) 444-5600, extension 324 or visit www.ridgewoodymca.org/give. The Y is one of the nation’s leading nonprofits strength- ening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,687 Ys engage 21 million men, women, and children – regardless of age, income, or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation’s health and well- being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the long-standing relationships and physical pres- ence to deliver lasting personal and social change. Visit www.ridgewoodymca.org and www.campbernieymca.org to learn more. Emily Hall to speak at village library Dr. Emily Hall, an environmental scientist with roots in Ridgewood, is due to be a keynote speaker at the Ridgewood Library on a date to be announced in the spring of 2014. Hall was recommended as a guest speaker by Ridgewood philanthropist David Bolger, who is a contributor to the Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota, Florida, where Hall works. Hall is manager of the Ocean Acidification Program at the Mote Marine Laboratory. She developed the ocean acidification testing facility at the Mote Tropical Research Lab in Summerland Key. She is also responsible for estab- lishing multiple outreach projects on ocean acidification, and serves as a mentor to student interns at Mote. Dr. Hall earned her Ph.D. from the University of Florida in Gainesville. She also holds a master’s in environmen- tal science from the University of Florida and a bachelor’s in environmental science and Spanish (cum laude) from Mercer University in Macon, Georgia. Before accepting her current post, she served as a staff scientist for the Mote Marine Lab’s chemical ecology pro- gram. She is currently an adjunct professor at the Ring- ling College of Art and Design, where she has developed and taught classes concerning the ecology of water and the ecology of Sarasota. Hall was born in Cooperstown, New York. She is the daughter of Dr. Michael Spencer Hall and Judith Rubé Hall, who was born in Ridgewood. Emily’s maternal parents, Dr. Joseph A. Rubé and Ruth Cocker Rubé, also hail from the village. Her grandfather, Dr. Joseph Rubé, worked at Pater- son General Hospital and Valley Hospital. His office was attached to his house on Prospect Street. Emily’s Uncle Gandolph owned his own real estate busi- ness in Ridgewood: Town and Country Realty. The family attended Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church.