Area February 16, 2011 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 17 Applications now being taken for Youth Police Academy The County of Bergen, Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, Bergen County Sheriff’s Office, and the Bergen County Police Department have announced that applications are now being accepted for the Bergen County Youth Police Academy, Class #6. The academy is a two-week “day camp” (Monday through Friday) that is offered free of charge to qualified Bergen County young men and women entering the grades nine through 12. The camp is funded through money forfeited from criminal enterprises. This year’s academy will run from June 27 through July 8. The motto of the Bergen County Youth Police Academy is “Honor – Respect – Commitment.” The objective is to educate the cadets about public service including county government, the judiciary, emergency services, and law enforcement. “Designed by law enforcement professionals, the academy provides high school students with a real understanding of what actual police academy cadets experience,” stated Prosecutor John L. Molinelli. “Strong emphasis is placed on self respect, respect of others, teamwork, and commitment to one’s goals.” The curriculum will consist of hands-on, interactive educational activities and physical training activities. Daily programs include presentations from educators, interaction with county agencies, and field trips. The cadets will be given exposure to available state and county resources. This year’s youth academy will be held at the Bergen County Law & Public Safety Institute in Mahwah. Applications are available at local high schools, police departments, and online at BCPO.net. Forms must be submitted by Friday, May 6. Space is limited.For additional information, contact the Community Outreach Division at (201) 336-3540, or Eileen Hughes at ehughes@bcpo.net. The Academy of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Franklin Lakes Girl Scout Troop 1202 recently met with the new mayor of Franklin Lakes, Frank Bivona. The mayor was kind enough to take the girls on a tour of the borough hall. He explained to them the duties of the mayor and council. Mayor Bivona introduced the troop to many of the people that are employed by the town. He also explained how the tax dollars are spent in keeping the town running smoothly. The mayor then brought the girls over to have a tour of the Franklin Lakes Police Department. He concluded the tour by answering many of the questions that the girls had about public service. Field trip! How many households will your advertising message reach? Compare before you buy: Total Circulation The Villadom TIMES.................56,000 ..................56,000 Suburban News ........................ 34,292* .................14,970 The Ridgewood News................ 5,045* .................. 3,787 The Town Journal ....................... 6,739* ...................3,165 Glen Rock Gazette ..................... 3,909* ................... 1,131 *from US Postal Service Statement of Ownership & Circulation, October 1, 2010 By US Mail Evangelista (continued from page 9) Headmasters Association by Dr. Mark DeMareo, the former principal of Ramapo High School, for whom he worked for four years as an associate principal. “We are all very proud of Mr. Evangelista’s election into the prestigious Headmaster’s Association,” said Superintendent Lauren Schoen. “It is a well deserved honor.” In addition to his service to the Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School District, Evangelista is the fire director for the Passaic County Community College Public Safety Training Academy. Evangelista earned his bachelor’s degree in education from Glassboro State College, now known as Rowan University, and his master’s degree in educational administration and supervision from William Paterson University. He attended Montclair State University for CITE Work-Study Coordinator certification. In July of 2001, he attended an institute, “The Art and Craft of the Principalship,” at the Principal’s Center at the Harvard University Graduate School of Education. Evangelista is a member of the National Association of School Principals, the New Jersey Principal and Supervisor’s Association, and the Bergen County Principal’s Association. Evangelista’s community service includes 12 years as a former member of the Oakland Juvenile Conference Committee and active membership in the Pompton Lakes Volunteer Fire Department for 34 years, where he served 12 years as chief of the department. He is also the emergency management coordinator in Pompton Lakes, and a trustee of the Pompton Lakes-Riverdale First Aid Squad. Evangelista has been honored as Volunteer of the Year by the Pompton Lakes Rotary Club and received a Silver Card from the Pompton Lakes Policemen’s Benevolent Association. Evangelista will be formally inducted into the Headmaster’s Association at the group’s 119th annual meeting in Lafayette Hills, Pennsylvania this month. Plus S MORE READER Online at Villadom.com Receive the most coverage for your advertising dollar. 100% by US Mail Call The Villadom TIMES and get your circulation going! 201-652-0744 YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD NEWSPAPER