November 27, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 25 Ridgewood Notes cards will be accepted. For more information, contact the church at (201) 652- 1966 or visit www.westside.org. (continued from page 16) Church, 6 South Monroe Street in Ridgewood. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the church will hold a Holiday Marketplace. The indoor “street fair” will feature arts & crafts, beverages, treats, and Christmas music. A pasta dinner and auction will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. for those who want to participate in the auction of gift baskets donated by West Side individuals and local merchants. Dinner will begin at 7 p.m. The live auction will begin after dinner. The fee for admission and dinner is $10 per person or $30 per family. Proceeds will be given to West Side Pres- byterian Church Outreach, including an annual youth mis- sion trip and an adult mission to Hope Village, Haiti. Hope Village is home to the Free the Kids orphanage, and cares for over 600 abandoned children. Cash, checks, and credit Farrell receives achievement award Ridgewood resident Dr. Mary Farrell has received the New Jersey Council of Administrators of Special Edu- cation’s award for her contributions to shaping special education in New Jersey. Farrell was recognized for her leadership in higher education student support services and her significant body of work in dyslexia studies. Farrell was presented with her award at the NJCASE 2013 Conference, with over 100 individuals in attendance. James McLaughlin, president of NJCASE, cited Farrell for founding the Regional Center for College Students with Learning Disabilities at Farleigh Dickinson University. Tyler Troast (continued from page 19) profiled on the DiscoverE website. Founded in 1852, the American Society of Civil Engi- neers represents more than 145,000 civil engineers world- wide and is America’s oldest national engineering society. For more information, visit www.asce.org. Volunteers sought (continued from page 8) long-range planning of environmental issues and antici- pates possible environmental problems and solutions. The Citizens Advisory Safety Committee advises the council on issues of pedestrian, bicycle, and traffic safety and encourages information about safe travel. The Financial Advisory Committee assists in the review of the financial considerations and the preparation of the municipal budget. The group also prepares an annual report to the council about Ridgewood’s financial and budgetary matters. A strong background in finance, accounting, gov- ernment, or business is recommended. The Shade Tree Commission works with the Parks and Recreation Department, the Ridgewood Environmental Advisory Committee, and the Green Team to promote awareness and education for residents and to sustain a safe shade tree resource for Ridgewood. Candidates with a background in forestry or certified arborists would be the most desired volunteers. The center is now in its 20th year. Farrell was also praised for her work as the director of the Center for Dyslexia Studies, where she trains teachers throughout the state in effective instructional methods for students most at risk in the area of literacy. Farrell’s work preceded the recent legislation for dyslexia awareness and training in New Jersey. Farrell was one of two inaugural recipients of the spe- cial education award, which will be presented annually to those who lead the way in providing effective services for students with disabilities in the State of New Jersey. Correction: Zone 2 The Veterans Day photos that appeared in the Nov. 20 edition were taken by Boyd Loving.