November 19, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 15 Religious Notes Honor a loved one at CHCC’s ‘Tribute in Lights’ 2015. It will also be available on CHCC’s website at www. ChristianHealthCare.org. Call Mellanie Chen at (201) 848-4312 to request a form. To make a tax-deductible gift, visit www.Christian- HealthCare.org. The deadline to make gifts to be included in the booklet is Jan. 31, 2015. CHCC provides a broad continuum of high-quality care, including senior-life, short-term rehab, and mental- health services. As a non-profit organization, the center delivers care to the community based upon the Christian principles on which it was founded more than a century ago. For details, visit ChristianHealthCare.org. Remembrance Tree dedicated Last year, Christian Health Care Center in Wyckoff introduced Tribute in Lights, a new holiday tradition that provides a unique opportunity to make a contribution in honor of or in memory of a loved one. This holiday season, Tribute in Lights will again illuminate a main area of CHCC’s campus at 301 Sicomac Avenue. The name of each person who is remembered or hon- ored, along with the donor’s name, will be published in the 2014 Tribute in Lights Commemorative Booklet, which will also contain scripture, poetry, and reflective writ- ings. All donors will receive a copy of the booklet in early Building proposal (continued from page 5) perform such services as wheel alignment, tire and oil changes, and suspension, radiator, air conditioner and dash board work, for which customers are now sent else- where. A passageway for vehicles from the body shop to the northern parking lot would have also been provided. The residence on the northern part of the property would have remained. The proposal needed use variances to permit an auto repair shop or service station and to allow the single family house to remain on the lot. The applicant needed to prove that the site was particularly suited for the proposed use. Additionally, a parking variance, bulk variances for exist- The Vander Plaat Funeral Home of Wyckoff and Olthuis Funeral Home in Midland Park will hold the annual Tree of Remembrance ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 3. The service will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Cedar Hill Chris- tian Reformed Church located at 422 Cedar Hill Avenue in Wyckoff. The eight-foot tree will be decorated with ornaments personalized with the names of the deceased. Family members are invited to take the special ornaments home following the service. Preceding the dedication there will be a community outreach workshop, “Grief and the Holidays,” from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. The workshop will be held in Fellowship Hall at the church. All are welcome. Thanksgiving service and supper set Midland Park residents are invited to a Thanksgiv- ing Community Worship Service and Pot Luck Supper ing conditions and design waivers, were also needed. The application would have required 25 parking spaces, and 22 were proposed. Of these, however, five would have been inside the building, four would have been tandem spots, and one would have been in front of the building, all of which are not permitted by ordinance. Attorney David Becker, representing the applicant, said the proposed use would “improve the whole downtown” by providing aesthetic, functional and safety upgrades to the site. He also said it would be less intensive than the conditional service station use, would comply with the town’s streetscape design and improve the sidewalk. The nearly half-acre irregular site is zoned for commer- cial use, where body shops are not permitted and motor vehicle service stations are conditional uses. The existing body shop at 154 Godwin Avenue is grandfathered as a non-conforming use. on Sunday, Nov. 23. The service will be held at 5 p.m. at the Christian Reformed Church at 183 Godwin Avenue. Dinner will follow. All are welcome. Keep pets safe (continued from page 11) the winter, try to keep those visits short, especially when temperatures drop below freezing, and keep an eye out for signs of frostbite. Frostbite usually looks like pale, glossy, or white skin and is most likely to appear on a cat’s ears, tail, and footpads. Outdoor cats love a warm engine as a place to lie down and rest, so make sure to honk horn or bang on your vehi- cle’s hood to avoid hurting any feline that may be napping there. Antifreeze is toxic, and is tasty to some dogs and cats, so it is best to promptly clean up any spills. Also, just as leaving your pet alone in the car during the warmer months can cause dangerous or lethal overheating, an animal left alone in an automobile in winter runs the risk of freezing to death. Short-haired dogs and dogs with low body fat may ben- efit from a coat or sweater. Wet fur and wet clothing don’t offer much insulation, so try to keep the dog and his or her clothes dry. Water-resistant clothing is the best. It’s also wise to limit the duration of the dog’s trips outdoors when the temperatures drop. Special care should always be given to very young and very old dogs as they are at much greater risk for temperature-related illnesses. Be careful when walking the dog near frozen or near- frozen bodies of waters. These present dangers because dogs can slip on the ice or fall or jump into frigid, danger- ous water. If the dog spends a good deal of time outside, consider adding some extra calories to his or her diet during the winter. It takes more energy to keep warm as the tem- perature drops. On the other hand, if the dog spends much more time indoors during the winter, it may be wise to cut his or her calories a little to allow for the lessened activ- ity. When the dog comes in from the cold, use some old towels to thoroughly dry the animal and take care to clean the space around and between the dog’s toes and paw pads. The salt that is used for melting ice can be harsh on paws and ice balls trapped in the fur around paw pads can be a source of discomfort. It helps to keep the fur around the dog’s paw pads trimmed and short during the winter. Dog booties look silly, but they can provide a dog with protection from injury. It is important that booties are sized correctly for the animal’s comfort and to maximize protection from salt, ice, and dangerous objects that may be hidden under the snow.