October 2, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 5 Ridgewood Lapp earns $9,000 to help young friend in need The boy has a twin sister, Mazie, who was not affected. The Ridgewood runner completed 76 miles the first year he ran, 94 miles the second year, and broke the 100- mile mark in the third year (2012). He was also involved in planning a much less arduous event, a Caring Hearts Walk, for the Ridgewood Duck Pond on Sept. 28 to raise funds for CARES, which helps children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia. Ridgewood and neighboring residents who want to work at a more controlled speed for civic betterment will also turn out of the cleaning of Gypsy Pond by the Ridgewood Wildscape Association on Oct. 6. This cleanup will involve adult and teen volunteers from a number of religious and civil groups. All are welcome. The Ridgewood Village Council approved the resolution for this event at its most recent public meeting. by John Koster Ridgewood’s Chad Lapp ran many a lap and came through for his young friend Andrew Zehner to the tune of more than $9,000 in the 24-hour North Coast Endurance Race in Cleveland over the Sept. 21-22 weekend. Lapp, a Ridgewood resident, enjoys extreme running and his run in Cleveland was extreme: He covered 106.5 miles in 24 hours, a total of 118-plus laps, and took tenth place overall in the event, which is a combination of an endurance race and a fundraiser. “I’ve raised over $9,000, which includes company matches that were submitted,” he told his supporters. “Thank you so much to everyone for your support.” Donations are still being accepted. The site will be open for a few more weeks. Visit caresfoundation.kintera.org. Lapp, a Disney executive, ran to raise funds for four- year-old Zehner, a Washington, D.C. resident who has a rare genetic disorder known as congenital adrenal hyper- plasia. The disease is treatable, but expensive, and Lapp’s donation is helping the family to cope with the disorder. Left: Chad Lapp. Right: Andrew Zehner. Hauck hosts ‘Let’s Stay Acquainted’ Councilwoman Gwenn Hauck invites Ridgewood residents to share a light lunch and engage in an activity each month. “Let’s Stay Acquainted” will meet at noon on Thursday, Oct 10. In a drive to keep Bergen County safe by working with police agencies, fire departments, hospitals, and emer- gency medical technicians, the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office provides the Gold Star Identification Program for residents over 65 and for those with special needs. Participants receive a photo identification card that cor- responds to a file maintained by the 24-hour unit of the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office. The file includes a list of family and emergency contacts, current and prior medical conditions, and physicians’ contact information. During an emergency, the information is available even if the patient is unable to communicate. Residents are invited to learn about this lifesaving ini- tiative and enjoy the light lunch that will be provided. Also featured will be Carol Kaufman, a 25-year Ridgewood resident and founder of CBData, who will dis- cuss generational planning: sharing the tools families need for preparedness when a medical crisis or natural disaster occurs. The program will be held in the Patrick Mancuso Senior Lounge in Village Hall, 131 North Maple Avenue in (continued on page 9)