Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • October 2, 2013 Thanks to the residents of the Kentshire for their recent food collection, and to the community for supporting our drive at Stop & Shop. We are planning our Fourth Annual Bash, which will be held in March 2014. Please contact us if you would like to be involved. We need help getting corporate sponsorships, donations of sports tickets and memorabilia, and ads for our journal. Meet Raymond: Raymond is an energetic little boy who loves playing with cars and action figures. He is a wonder- ful and caring brother to his siblings, who often share his favorite toys. Raymond was diagnosed with leukemia in February. Since his diagnosis, Raymond has been in treat- ment and is currently undergoing chemotherapy and radia- tion. The treatments have taken a toll on his playful mood, and he is often quiet and wants to be alone. His mother is not able to maintain a full time job due to the care Raymond requires. This family would greatly benefit from the donation of gift cards. In addition, a remote control car would certainly put a smile on young Raymond’s loving face. ECF is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide a variety of specialized services at no charge to any New Jersey family facing the challenges of caring for a child with cancer. We do not raise money for cancer research. We provide direct in-home care to our families. Many families do not have the financial or emotional sup- port to help them get through a major illness like cancer, so our primary focus is providing families with counsel- ing by a professional caseworker, material goods (such as household items, toys, and monthly grocery deliveries), and emergency financial assistance. These individually tailored services are critical in helping families get through the crisis of pediatric cancer. ECF does not receive any government funding. We rely on financial support, in-kind donations, and volun- teer time from the community. Please call the North- ern Regional Center at (201) 612-8118 or email Laura at laura@emmanuelcancer.org to see how you can help. Here are a few ideas: • We need volunteers who can deliver groceries to fami- lies in Bergen and Essex counties. Spanish-speaking driv- ers are in particularly high demand. • We will soon start to collect Thanksgiving baskets for our families. Please consider donating a “Thanksgiving in a box.” You provide the non-perishable sides, and we pro- vide the turkey. This is a great idea for a family project or a Scout troop. • Turn your event into a fundraiser by collecting checks or gift cards for ECF families, or donate your restaurant or business for a few hours to host a fundraiser for us. • Get your kids involved. Some local children have sold baked goods, lemonade, and household items to raise funds for ECF. • Is your office looking for a community service proj- ect? Collecting items for our food pantry would be a tre- mendous help. • Is your Scout troop looking to earn badges? This is a great way to get creative and have fun while learning about philanthropy. ECF is now celebrating 30 years of providing services. Imagine how much good we could do with $30 from every reader! If your company has a charitable giving program, please let us know. If you have a few hours a week to spare, consider becom- ing a volunteer, or just stop by and meet with us, take a look at our food pantry, and see what ECF is all about. The Northern Regional Center is located at 174 Paterson Avenue in Midland Park. Please call (201) 612-8118 before you stop by. Because storage space is limited, please do not leave items at the center without checking with us first. For more information, visit www.emmanuelcancer.org or “like” us on Facebook: EmmanuelCancerFoundation. As always, thank you for helping the children and their families! Area Councils approve fiber optic wiring The Glen Rock Borough Council and the Ridgewood Village Council independently approved fiber optic cable installation on the right of way both boroughs own along Lincoln Avenue. The wiring will be installed on utility poles. The Glen Rock Borough Council adopted an ordinance on Sept. 11 and the Ridgewood Village Council voted five resolutions on Sept. 18 covering the public safety aspects of the fiber optic cable system. The Ridgewood engineering department drew up the standards for the system. J. KOSTER