April 16, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 11 Area Author Harlan Coben named Hermitage Humanitarian The Friends of the Hermitage organization has named renowned mystery writer Harlan Coben as its 2014 Her- mitage Humanitarian Award recipient. The award will be presented at the 18 th Annual Hermitage Gala benefit on Sat- urday, May 10 at the Ridgewood County Club in Paramus. Coben, a resident of Ridgewood, is the first mystery writer to have received an Edgar Award, a Shamus Award, and an Anthony Award. His books all rank on the New York Times Best-Seller List. “Missing You,” his latest novel, has just been released. In October 2013, he embarked on a nine-day, four-coun- try USO tour, which included international stops visiting various army encampments. The gala will also celebrate two other honorees for their volunteer activities on behalf of the historic site. Jennifer Edelson and Patricia Ricci will each receive the Volunteer of the Year Award. Edelson, a graduate of Connecticut College, worked for several years on Wall Street and is now a consultant for Mary Kay. She has served on the Gala Committee of the Hermitage for the last four years, serving as co-chair for the last three years. Edelson has also served as a co-chair for the Woman’s Club of Ridgewood’s house tour for two years. She lives in Ho-Ho-Kus with her husband Vance and their children, Peter and Kimberly. Ricci has been a resident of Bergen County for 27 years. For many years, she was directly involved in her family’s business, the F. Baldini Ricci Auction Gallery. Recently, she has been a mortgage consultant specializing in reverse mortgages. Her background, steeped in history and art, Harlan Coben made it easy for her to become interested in the Hermitage. In 2006, she became a member of the board of trustees. She has served for several years on the Gala Committee and is currently first vice president and member of the Executive Committee. Library hosts events for teenagers The Wyckoff Library will host a Teen Movie Night on Thursday, April 17, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Teens and “tweens” are welcome to a free screening of “Frozen.” Popcorn will be served. On April 23 from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Paul Platek, a certified financial planner, will present a program about financial literacy for teens. For information and registration, contact Barbara at (201) 891-4866. The library is located at 200 Woodland Avenue. The Hermitage, a National Historic Landmark, is one of the nation’s outstanding examples of domestic Gothic Revival architecture. The historic house located at 335 North Franklin Turnpike in Ho-Ho-Kus incorporates a stone structure that was visited during the Revolutionary War by George Washington and was the site where Aaron Burr met and married Theodosia Prevost. The house’s architectural appearance dates to the 1847 remodeling and enlargement designed by well-known architect William H. Ranlett. The Friends of the Hermitage, Inc., a nonprofit member- ship organization, manages the Hermitage, a New Jersey State Park. The Hermitage received an operating support grant from the New Jersey Historical Commission, a divi- sion of the Department of State. For information about the Hermitage, contact Friends of the Hermitage at (201) 445- 8311, extension 101 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, or visit www.hermitage.org. Individual tickets to the May gala are $200 and may be purchased by calling (201) 445-8311, extension 101 or by visiting thehermitage.org. Special business and corporate sponsorships are also available for this signature fundrais- ing event for the historic site. Proceeds benefit children’s educational programs at the Hermitage.