Midland Park July 13, 2011 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 5 New recreation director is off to a good start Midland Park’s new recreation coordinator, Kathy LaMonte, has hit the ground running since her appointment to the post last month. “It’s been wonderful,” she said. “So far, everything is running smoothly, and the kids seem to be having fun. Once summer camp is over, we’ll get to everything else that needs to be done.” Helping with the smooth transition, LaMonte said, was the fact that she was already familiar with many of the parents and youngsters through her interim role following the resignation of former director Lori Dent in February. LaMonte has been covering the Recreation Barn duties daily during the after-school hours and worked with Dent as an evening substitute at the Barn since 2009. She has been a cafeteria aide at Godwin, Highland and the high school since 2005, and was on the Midland Park Baseball Association board of directors for three years and ran the snack bar. She also volunteered in the sports programs in which her children, 15-year-old Joey and 13-year-old Leanne, participated. “Seeing a familiar face in the position is putting every- one at ease,” LaMonte said, adding that she is looking forward to working with families to meet their needs. (continued on page 9) Kathy LaMonte As the result of a traffic stop on June 21 at 7:50 p.m. Lieutenant Michael Marra arrested a 23-year-old male resident of Haledon for possession of narcotics. In speaking with the subject, Lt. Marra detected an odor of marijuana emanating from within the vehicle. Subsequently, 72 grams of marijuana was recovered from the defendant. The actor was transported to headquarters, where he was processed. He was charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to sell, and released with a pending court date. Officer Steven Vander Pyl assisted. On June 22, a manager of a local business reported to Detective Sergeant John Gibbons that a larceny took place on June 21 at approximately 8:45 p.m. The actor was Midland Park Police Department Report described as a black male, approximately six feet tall with a shaved head. The defendant stole candy and gum which amounted to $380. The case is under investigation. Sgt. Michael Powderley took a larceny report from the owner of a local business on June 23. The victim stated sometime between the hours of 6:30 p.m. on June 22 and 9:30 on June 23 two window air conditioner units were stolen from the business. The air conditioners, valued at $200 each, were placed under a tarp outside of the rear door at the business. A Lake Avenue resident reported to Officer Michael Canonico on June 24 that his credit card information was (continued on page 20)