May 12, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 13 Community gathers to pray Nearly 90 residents turned out last week for Midland Park’s National Day of Prayer observances. The event was moved from the town hall lawn, the traditional venue, to the firehouse to safely accommodate all attendees. Organized by Rev. Lloyd Vorderstrasse, pastor of the Church of God, the annual event featured musical selections by the Children’s Choir of ‘Mom’s in Touch,’ an area organization led by Karen Verhoog. Ilya Maslov provided musical accompaniment. Pictured below: children’s performance. At right: attendees praying. MPHS Marching Band holds Car Wash The Midland Park High School Marching Band will hold a free Car Wash on Saturday, May, 22 from 9 a.m. to noon at the high school, 250 Prospect Street. Donations will be accepted and appreciated. The funds will be used to help with the student costs for the upcoming marching band season that begins in the fall. Each year, the band competes in numerous competitions throughout the region and continues to be honored for its outstanding performances. The band has ranked in the top 10 of the New York State Field Band Conference for the past six seasons. Awards ceremony (continued from page 10) fighting fires, repairing equipment, maintaining the trucks, and driving the trucks, for which certification is required. Rau has served as fire company trustee and vice president. Fire Chief Mark Berninger, who presented the award, called Rau an unsung hero. Maas was recognized for his honorable service to the Midland Park Police Department from 1991 through his recent retirement. Maas served as a Policemen’s Benevolent Association delegate for 18 years, and was a D.A.R.E. officer, educating local school children about resisting drugs and alcohol, for 16 years. 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