Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • October 2, 2013 Emmanuel asks... Can You Help? 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 ener- getic little boy who loves playing with cars and action figures. He is a wonderful and caring brother to his siblings, who often share his favorite toys. Raymond was diag- 4-29-09 karen/janine February. Since his nosed with leukemia in diagnosis, Raymond has been in treatment EmmanuelHelp3x.75(4-29-09) is 3 and x .75 currently undergoing chemotherapy and radiation. 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 special- ized 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 provid- ing families with counseling by a profes- sional caseworker, material goods (such as household items, toys, and monthly grocery deliveries), and emergency financial assis- tance. 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 volunteer time from the community. Please call the Northern 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 families in Bergen and Essex counties. Spanish-speaking drivers are in particularly high demand. • We will soon start to collect Thanks- giving baskets for our families. Please con- sider donating a “Thanksgiving in a box.” You provide the non-perishable sides, and we provide 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 fam- ilies, 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, lemon- ade, and household items to raise funds for ECF. • Is your office looking for a community service project? Collecting items for our food pantry would be a tremendous help. • Is your Scout troop looking to earn badges? This is a great way to get creative and have fun while learning about philan- thropy. ECF is now celebrating 30 years of pro- viding 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 becoming 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 check- ing with us first. For more information, visit www.emmanuelcancer.org or “like” us on Facebook: EmmanuelCancerFounda- tion. As always, thank you for helping the children and their families! Learn how to repel deer Bob Malgieri from Borst Landscape and Design will present “Protecting Trees and Shrubs from Hungry Deer” on Wednesday, Oct. 9 at the Mahwah Public Library. The program will begin at 7 p.m. Malgieri, tree and shrub manager for Borst, will discuss how homeowners can keep their plants safe from hungry deer. He will share anecdotes and handouts that provide tips and resources for homeowners seeking to preserve their trees and shrubs without deleterious effects. This presen- tation will cover why deer are eating the trees and shrubs, what plant species deer prefer, and the warning signs that deer (as opposed to other animals) have been eating the plants. He will offer safe, natural mea- sures that can be taken to repel deer and other animals, including home remedies and scare tactics that will deter without causing harm. In the landscaping business for 32 years, Malgieri joined Borst Landscape and Design in Allendale in 2007. The program is free and tickets or reg- istration is not required. Seats will be pro- vided on a “first come” basis. The library is located at 100 Ridge Road.