Charitable family

Christine Ferguson Hourihan (right), a native of Sparta and a 1990 graduate of Sparta High School, is congratulated after receiving a William E. Boye Humanitarian Award at the Friends of the Y Dinner on May 4. Also honored was Jeanne Kelly (center), Hourihan’s her mother-in-law. The two were recognized for their efforts as founders and co-chairs of the Bergen Buddy Walk on behalf of those with Down syndrome. The second annual Bergen Buddy Walk will take place Saturday, Oct. 7, in Wyckoff. For information log on to bergenbuddywalk.com. (Photo provided)