Page 2 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • October 1, 2014 Villadom Happenings Motorist asked to ‘Put Brakes on Fatalities’ On Oct. 10, motorists in New Jersey and throughout the nation are asked to join “Put the Brakes of Fatalities Day,” an effort to increase awareness of safe driving behaviors and to keep the state’s roadways fatality free for one day. This national initiative was designed to unite the country in moving toward zero fatalities for one full day by encourag- ing motorists to obey all traffic laws, including buckling up, driving the posted speed limit, avoiding distractions while driving, and always being safe and sober behind the wheel. Last year in New Jersey, 542 individuals lost their lives in motor vehicle-related crashes, down from 589 in 2012. The decline continues a downward trend in motor vehicle fatalities, and 2013 recorded the lowest number of motor vehicle related deaths in the state since the 1940s. Visit www.brakesonfatalities.org for more information. Voter registration deadline near The last day for residents to register to vote in the Nov. 4 general election in the State of New Jersey is Tuesday, Oct. 14. In order to be eligible to vote, a person must be an American citizen who will be at least 18 years old on or before Nov. 4, 2014, and must be a resident of New Jersey and Bergen County by Oct. 14, 2014. Bergen County residents may register to vote at the Office of the Superintendent of Elections, located at One Bergen County Plaza, Room 380 in Hackensack. In order to meet the needs of residents, this office will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 14. Citizens may also reg- ister at their local municipal clerk’s office. Voters who have moved from one election district to another in the same town, or moved to another Bergen County town before Nov. 4, but did not notify the Bergen County Superintendent of Elections office in writing by Oct. 14, must vote at their new polling location on a pro- visional ballot in their new municipality on Election Day. Voters may call the Bergen County Superintendent of Elec- tions for information at (201) 336-6101 or contact their local municipal clerk. Cruise Night and networking event set The Oakland Cruise Night, sponsored by the Oakland Community of Commerce and Abbott & Caserta Realtors, will be held Wednesday, Oct. 8 at the Copper Tree Plaza, 350 Ramapo Valley Road in Oakland. The networking event and Car Show will begin at 5:30 p.m. Community of Commerce members, local profession- als, and community residents are invited to the VIP tent for networking and food. Table sponsorships are available. Tickets are $15. Registration for the networking event is required. Register at http://ococ.eventbrite.com. The Car Show is free and open to the public. Group meets demand for supplies The Ridgewood Choral, a women’s chorus now in its 87 th year of service and song, collected school supplies for United Way of Passaic County’s Backpacks 4 Kids. Recipients in 2013 included over 900 students at schools and community organizations throughout Passaic County. Pictured are Heddi Hoffman, Deb Goodell, and Thia Longhi, co-presidents; and Laura Van Orden. hope, and education. Light refreshments will be served. This program is free of charge; however, seating is limited and registration is required. To register, e-mail khockstein@chccnj.org or call (201) 848-4463. For a full list of upcoming events, visit ChristianHealth- Care.org. The CHCC Counseling Center provides outpatient treat- ment for children, adolescents, adults, seniors, and fami- lies. For more information, call (201) 848-5800. For more tips on recognizing signs of stress and depression, and to learn ways to alleviate and address them, visit Christian- HealthCare.org. Blood Drive announced The Contemporary Club of Ho-Ho-Kus will host a Blood Drive on Thursday, Oct. 2 to benefit area hospitals. Blood donations will be accepted at the Ho-Ho-Kus Ambulance Corps headquarters located at 55 Sycamore Avenue. The headquarters is next to Ho-Ho-Kus Borough Hall, which has a Warren Avenue address. All types of blood are needed, especially types O- and O+. Any healthy individual age 17 through 75 and weigh- ing at least 110 pounds can donate blood. Donors should eat a moderate meal before donating and must bring identifi- cation showing signature. To make an appointment, visit https://donor.cbsblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_sched- ule/37195. Walk-ins are welcome. Jazzy Brubeck Brothers coming to BCC The 2014-15 Bergen Community College Anna Maria Ciccone Theatre “Curtain Up!” series will continue with the Brubeck Brothers jazz quartet Friday, Oct. 10 at 7:30 p.m. The performance will take place at the college’s main campus at 400 Paramus Road in Paramus. Tickets are $35 for the general public, $20 for senior citizens, and $10 for students. The quartet features Brubeck brothers Dan and Chris, guitarist Mike DeMicco, and pianist Chuck Lamb. Known for their collaborations with orchestras and other musicians, the Brubeck Brothers quartet remains dedicated to melody, rhythm, culture, and the spontaneous spirit of jazz. To purchase tickets, visit tickets.bergen.edu or call (201) 447-7428. Learn about teen suicide October is Mental Health Month. In recognition of this annual observance, the Christian Health Care Center will present an educational program for the community focus- ing on teen suicide at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 1. The program will be held in the CHCC auditorium (use the 700 Mountain Avenue entrance in Wyckoff). In 2010, 16-year-old TJ Sefcik committed suicide. TJ’s parents, Wendy and Steve, and his 16-year-old brother Matt will share their story to raise awareness of mental illness among youths, how it impacts the entire family, and how they turned their tragedy into a message of empowerment, Holland Home hosts Garage & Bake Sale The Holland Christian Home Auxiliary will host its 14th annual Garage & Bake Sale on Saturday, Oct. 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine, at the home located at 151 Graham Avenue in North Haledon. The sale will feature used furniture, household items, holiday decorations, jewelry, gift items, toys, and more. The home’s food director, Steve Schott, with the assis- tance of resident apple peelers, will be baking apple pies. Home-baked goodies and homemade soups provided by the auxiliary will also be available. (continued on page 26)