The Villadom Times Weekly Newspaper Online-Jun 23, 2010 Issue

June 23, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 5 Ramsey The Ramsey Municipal Alliance Against Drug and Alcohol Abuse recently launched “In Control,” a program that encourages students who are about to enter high school to remain in charge of their own futures. “We launched this program at Smith Middle School as a result of watching the trends in town which have been showing us that graduating eighth graders are an at risk group for alcohol and drug experimentation,” said Susan Major, coordinator for the alliance. “They graduate from the eighth grade and are struggling with not being sure how to ‘ﬁt in’ in high school. At the same, time many ﬁnd themselves exposed to parties and gatherings during the summer where some of them will sneak alcohol and convince their friends to try it. We provided the eighth graders with red livestrong type wristbands that we designed with the words ‘In Control’ in bold black letters. Wearing (the wristbands) means that these kids have decided to stay in control of their own minds and bodies and are not will- Alliance urges eighth graders to stay ‘In Control’ ing to turn that control over to alcohol and drugs. It tells their weaker friends that may be making poor choices that they don’t want their input if that input includes trying to convince them to give that control up. It empowers them to control their own space and the wristbands give them a visible way to show support for each other and also kids across the country who are making the choice to keep their control.” The wristband idea came from a round table discussion held at one of the alliance’s meetings. Major said, “I approached Richard Wiener, principal of Eric S. Smith Middle School, and he was very supportive. He asked us to meet with his student leadership council to discuss the idea. I was very moved by how great of a concern these kids had about this issue. They are on the inside, they see what’s happening to some of their friends and peers, and they really care. They were very happy that we sought them (continued on page 15) ‘Red, White and Blues’ coming to Ramsey Ramsey Fine Arts Council and The Borough of Ramsey will present, “Red, White and Blues: A Celebration of the Routes of American Music” on Sunday, July 4 at 3 p.m. at Finch Park. The day-long program will feature local talent and nationally touring musicians celebrating the diversity of everything that is American music. Joining the celebration will be The Pine Leaf Boys from Louisiana, Homemade Jamz from Mississippi, and Reckon’ So from New Jersey. The program will explore the genres of folk, jazz, blues, country, bluegrass, soul, and R&B. The day will also include a vendor village offering unique goods and foods. There will be a ﬁreworks display after dark. Rain date will be July 5. This event is free. Onsite parking is limited, but a free shuttle will be available at the Main Street Train Station. For more information, visit www.ramseyﬁnearts.com. Students wearing “In Control” wristbands. PHARMACY CARDS & GIFTS WALGREENS Customers with CAREMARK/CVS Prescription Programs GALLO’S PHARMACY CONTINUES TO ACCEPT ALL CAREMARK/CVS PRESCRIPTION PROGRAMS AND CARDS. Gallo’s CIRINO LANDSCAPING Full Service Landscape Company Personal Service Personal Care Free Estimate Tom Cirino 15% OFF ANY SERVICE New Clients Only • w/Coupon • Exp 6/13/10 • Not Combinable �� Call 201-891-0955 For Information �� 6-9-10 pat/janine Cirino2x2(6-9-10) 2x2” The ONLY family owned and operated Neighborhood Pharmacy in the area dedicated to providing the personal service you desire and deserve. Major Credit Cards Accepted Monday-Friday 8am-8pm • Saturday 9am-5pm • Sunday 9am-1pm Women’s Sneakers OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK LOCATED MINUTES AWAY E ASSL H FREE n iptio 310 Ridge Road • Mahwah, New Jersey Prescr fer Phone (201) 785-9500 • Fax (201) 785-9600 rans T www.gallospharmacy.com FRE DELIV E to Ma ERY hw & Ram ah sey �� AMPLE PARKING ��