Page 24 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • April 9, 2014 F CUS on Midland Park Businesses New Jersey Travel Clinic: Ensuring your travel is always safe! M. Vierheilig, New since she at J byterian acqueline Medical completed her in M.D. New Infectious has been Diseases working training in northern Columbia-Pres- Jersey Center York City 16 years ago. Recently, she decided to blend her interests in medicine and world travel and launched an enterprise that lends medical support to the traveling public. New Jersey Travel Clinic, LLC offers travelers pre- and post- trip medical advice, preventive care, and immunizations accord- ing to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations. “I am so fortunate to work in a field where I can combine two loves: infectious diseases and travel. My parents gave me the gift of travel at a young age, and I have never looked back,” says Dr. Vier- heilig, who has traveled extensively in Latin America, Europe, China, and Australia. Jacqueline M. Vierheilig, MD The northern New Jersey area is home to people who travel for business, pleasure, study abroad, volunteer work, and to visit friends and rela- tives around the globe. New Jersey Travel Clinic is there to help ensure that everyone has a safe and healthy journey. The clinic is one of the area’s few authorized Yellow Fever vaccination centers, making it a destination for many world travelers. People who are “on the go” are welcome to make an appoint- ment on the clinic’s user-friendly website. After you buy your airline ticket and reserve your hotel room, contact Dr. Vierheilig to help ensure your travel will be safe. For more information, visit www.njtravelclinic.com or call (201) 345-4550. The Villadom TIMES informs and serves the community Carl L. Holst: ‘Painter of Poetry’ is for his the his evoke. A ward-winning a ability still to painter capture landscape L. on Carl canvas Holst or portrait, mood known this and as talented light the “painter artist subjects lets of poetry” be Whether painting life, light the guiding force. Throughout his career, Holst has gar- nered a number of prestigious awards. including the Salma- gundi Club Award; a First Place Award for oil painting at the Arts Center of North- ern New Jersey juried show, and a First Place Award at the Tinicum Arts Festival Associa- tion Juried Show. He has also been invited to juried shows for the Hudson Valley Art Association and the Artists Professional League. An accomplished artist of diverse talents, Holst has painted since high school. He continued to minor in art at college and later perfected his technique under John P. Osborne at the Ridgewood Art Institute. Holst has painted throughout the United States, Europe and South America. On the Board of Directors of The Ridgewood Art Institute since 1989, Holst is a member of the American Artists Professional League located in New York City. His paintings are in many private and corporate collections, including that of a U.S. Senator. He has galleries located in New York and New Jersey. Whether your interests run to still lifes of everyday subjects, tranquil scenes, breathtaking vistas, nostalgic landmarks or sensitive portraits, it is likely the “painter of poetry” has captured your favorite image on one of his canvases. Portrait commissions and private lessons are also available. Visit his website at Painterofpoetry.com for a virtual tour of his works or call 201- 306-1819 for further information. Chamber of Commerce gets a new start T he Villadom TIMES staff has one thing in common: a community spirit. They not only keep readers informed about what goes on in their com- munity and help area businesses put their best foot forward through advertising, but they also volunteer their time to the community at large. Al and Ester Vierheilig are the newspaper’s publishers. Ester was mayor of Midland Park for 12 years and served 23 years on the school board. She is on the boards of the Midland Park and Waldwick chambers of commerce. Jennifer Crusco heads the Villadom Times’ editorial staff. Karen Rau, who heads the classified department, is Pictured seated, from left: Karl Vierheilig, Ester Vierheilig and Al Vierheilig. Standing: Karen Rau, Nicky Warner, a member of the Sandy Feet Joan Wilkinson, Kim Post and Michele Bonacorte. Book Club and the OG Tap- Not pictured: Jennifer Crusco ping Society. Kim Post, whose territory is Franklin Lakes and Wyckoff, is active as a volun- teer in the Waldwick Public Schools, which her four children attend. Nicky Antonucci Warner, a Midland Park native, handles Ridgewood and Glen Rock. She is an active volunteer in the Midland Park Public Schools. Joan Wilkinson, a Wyckoff resident, services Mahwah and Ramsey. She is also a consultant to the Bergen County Department of Health Services. Michele Bonacorte is an active member of the Allendale, Ho-Ho-Kus and Waldwick chambers of commerce and their special project committees. Her territory also includes Saddle River and Upper Saddle River. Karl Vierheilig heads the technology department and is responsible for the timely production of over 47,000 Villadom Times copies mailed each week. The Villadom TIMES has been the voice of the Northwest Bergen community for over 25 years. Call 201-652-0744 or visit its website www.villadom.com. Midland Park Chamber Executive Board, from left: Secretary Rebecca Abma, Midland Park Press; Drew DeGrado, Electric Light Interactive, Marketing; Lisa Plasse, From the Top Music Studio, Special Events; President Dr. Lori Nuzzi, Nuzzi Chiropractic; Vice President Ester Vierheilig, The Villadom Times; Ruth Sekel, Weichert Realtors, Membership; Dr. Dawn DiMuro, Care Chiropractic, Schol- arships; and Tom Faber, Barefoot Carpet, Development. (Not pictured: Treasurer Maria Vazquez, Columbia Bank.) N ew officers took over the Midland Park Chamber of Commerce last fall and rejuvenated the organization into a unified voice for businesses interested in the promotion, protection and advancement of the commercial, industrial, civic and general interests of Midland Park and its surrounding trade area and for the over- all betterment of the community. Membership is open to any person, business, firm, association or corporation interested in the civic welfare and promotion of business in Midland Park. According to the new president, Dr. Lori Nuzzi, the Chamber will be focused on creating strategic alliances and lasting business relationships through networking and social media. She said the goal will be to work with town officials and civic leaders to advance the business needs. Along with driving business back to Midland Park, the business community appreciates the residents and organizations that shop locally, she said, and will continue to support the town with holiday events, Community Day, high school scholarship program and Career Day and much more. The Chamber meets monthly for either lunch or evening meetings. New businesses and new ideas, comments and recommendations are welcome. Check the website www.midlandparkchamber.com for additional information and membership form.