Page 24 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • December 7, 2011 Park Windmill (continued from page 20) Stuffed animals being collected Midland Park Girl Scout Troop 470 is collecting Beanie Babies stuffed animals to use as packaging material in care packages destined for soldiers in Afghanistan. Soldiers distribute the toys to the children in area villages. The toys need not be new. The stuffed animals help with troop morale and establish a positive relationship between the soldiers and the children of Afghanistan. The toys may be dropped off at Midland Park High School, 250 Prospect Street and Highland School, 31 Highland Avenue, through Dec. 22. Toiletries collection under way A collection of toiletries for a shelter in Camden is under way at Winnie and Belle, 293 Godwin Avenue. Shop owner Mari Keating Schofield chose this shelter for women because it is the only one in the city with shower facilities. The shop is open Tuesdays through Saturday from 10:30 to 5:30 p.m. For details, call (201) 389-3898 or e-mail to winnieandbelle@gmail.com. 9610 or e-mail jerrymercadante@hotmail. com. Borough seeks returning vets Midland Park’s governing body would like to honor borough soldiers who have recently returned home from Iraq and Afghanistan. Anyone with information about a returning soldier may call (201) 445-5720. Be sure to have the veteran’s name, rank, address, date of return, and assignment details. Harlem Wizards to perform The Midland Park Basketball Association will host the Harlem Wizards Basketball Entertainment Team at Midland Park High School, 250 Prospect Street, on Jan. 15, 2012. Tickets are $12 in advance and $14 at the door. To purchase tickets e-mail jerrymercadante@hotmail.com. Register for recreation basketball Midland Park Basketball Association has announced that registration is now open for recreation basketball. The program is open to boys in kindergarten through grade 12 and girls in kindergarten through grade 9. Parents interested in coaching, assisting with fundraisers, or being team parents may indicate this on the registration form. Registration forms may be picked up at the Baseball Card Store at 45 Prospect Street or at the DePhillips Center on Dairy Street. Forms are also available by e-mailing jerrymercadante@hotmail.com. Meeting the next generation Maria ‘Mary’ Crusco of Midland Park is pictured with her daughter, Marie Crusco Teodori; granddaughter Tiffany Teodori Moore; and great-granddaughter Gianella Lissette Moore, who arrived on Oct. 1. Register for recreation basketball Enrollment for Midland Park’s recreation basketball is open to all girls in kindergarten through grade nine, and boys in kindergarten through grade 12. The program is in need of coaches and volunteers to help with games, practices, and end of the year parties. To register or volunteer call (201) 294-