Villadom Times Weekly Newpaper Online-December 9, 2009 Issue

December 9, 2009 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 15 Ramsey Review DECA hosts Pancake Breakfast with Santa Ramsey High School DECA students are hosting the Second Annual Pancake Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 12 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the high school cafeteria. Participants will feast on pancakes, bacon, sausage, and more. Youngsters will be given a free photo with Santa. Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for children. Proceeds to benefit the local youth-in-action group “Outside the Box,” raising money for a Clean Water Campaign in Sierra Leone. Call (201) 760-1237 to purchase tickets. Holiday Decorating Contest underway The Ramsey Recreation Commission’s 2009 Holiday Decorating Contest, sponsored by Brady’s at the Station, is underway. Residents are invited to submit photos of their decorated homes by mail to Ramsey Recreation Commission, 33 North Central Avenue, Ramsey by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 14 or via e-mail to gkdey@ramseynj.com. Entry forms are available online at www.ramseynj.com. Judging will take place the week of Dec. 14. Gift certificates of $100, $75, and $50 from Brady’s at the Station will be awarded to the top three winners. For further information about the contest, contact John Solarino, recreation supervisor, at (201) 825-8299. Scouts sell trees, wreaths, baked goods Ramsey Boy Scout Troop 31 is hosting a Christmas Tree Sale at the Ramsey High School tennis courts on Main Street on Dec. 12, 13, 19, and 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free local delivery is available. Wreaths, entertainment books, toys, and baked goods will also be sold by Ramsey Girl Scout Troops 912 and 1341. For information, call (201) 825-3400, extension 420. Scheuermann named to President’s List Caitlyn Scheuermann of Ramsey has been named to the President’s List at Berkeley College, Bergen Campus, Paramus for the summer 2009 quarter. Berkeley College students who achieve a grade point average of 4.0 with a minimum of 12 credits qualify for the President’s List. Hockey Association hosts Devils fundraiser The Ramsey Hockey Association has a limited number of tickets to the New Jersey Devils vs. Ottawa Senators game at Prudential Center on Friday Dec. 18, at 7 p.m. for sale. On the program will be a special appearance of the Ramsey Mites on Ice between the first and second periods. Tickets are $39 (regular price is $56.) Proceeds from the ticket sales will benefit the association. For more information, call Steve at (201) 394-3731 or e-mail sdiamond@ramseyhockey.com. Ladies Christmas Tea set The Annual Ladies Christmas Tea at the Ramsey First Presbyterian Church will take place on Sunday, Dec. 13 at 3 p.m. Participants are encouraged to bring family and friends to this afternoon of delicious tea sandwiches, inspirational readings, and music provided by harpist Penny McCulloch. This year’s theme is “joy.” The cost is $10 per person. Tickets are available at the church at 15 Shuart Lane or by mailing a check with list of attendees to Polly Fitzsimmons, 908 Washington Drive, Ramsey. For further details call (201) 327-3879. Leisure Club plans Atlantic City trip The Leisure Club is sponsoring a bus trip to Atlantic City on Wednesday, Dec. 16. Lunch will be served at Carmine’s, and the Tropicana’s holiday show will be included. For cost and further details, contact Connie at (201) 327-4170. Mommy and Me walks end for season The Mommy and Me Monday walks organized by the Ramsey Board of Health have ended for the season and will resume in the spring. The 8 a.m. Ramsey Walks group will continue to walk Monday through Saturday throughout the winter, except for Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. This group walks when the weather is fair or slightly inclement (drizzle but not rain, flurries but not a storm), and when the temperature is above 20 degrees. Walkers arrive at Varka’s parking lot (Carol and North Spruce Street) by 8 a.m. Following the walk, the group gathers for coffee at the Finch Park Senior Center. The Monday and Wednesday 10 a.m. Ramsey Walks group and the Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m. Ramsey Walks group will also continue to meet throughout the winter. These groups assemble at the Interstate entrance to the Bike Path. All groups welcome fast and slow walkers, including people who need to rest on a bench along the way. All walks take place along the Ramsey Bike Path. For more information, call (201) 825-2246 or e-mail joan.waring@gmail.com. First Presbyterian plans holiday festivities The Literary Ladies of First Presbyterian Church, 15 Shuart Lane, will meet on Thursday, Dec. 17 at noon for the Christmas luncheon at the Ramsey Country Club. The topic will be any holiday story the ladies have read and wish to share. The Connections Book Group is reading “The Gift” by Pete Hamill for December. The group will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m. Books are available at Ramsey Library. All are welcome. Call Di French at (201) Apply for At 2:29 p.m. on Nov. 25, Patrolman Mike Parise was dispatched to an Interstate Shopping Center business for a shoplifter in custody. An investigation revealed a 59-yearold Mahwah woman had concealed merchandise and exited the store. The woman was arrested for shoplifting. On Nov. 26 at 9:05 p.m., Patrolman Casey Hines was dispatched to a North Franklin Turnpike address for an intoxicated male. During the investigation a 24-year-old Police Department Report Ramsey man was arrested. During the arrest, cocaine was located on the individual. Sergeant Angelo LaManna was dispatched to an Interstate Shopping Center business on Nov. 29 at 2:44 p.m. on the report of a shoplifter in custody. The investigation revealed that an 82-year-old Suffern, New York man had concealed merchandise and attempted to exit the store. 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