May 18, 2011 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 23 Franklin Lakes Scribe Memorial Day Parade plans under way The Borough of Franklin Lakes invites veterans, military personnel, and cadets to participate in the Memorial Day Parade scheduled for May 30. Marching in this year’s parade will be the Ramapo and Hawthorne high school bands and the Newark Pipe Band. Several borough organizations, including Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and participants from the Franklin Lakes Recreation programs, will be marching along with military trucks, fire trucks, ambulances, and an antique car. VFW Post 5702 has prepared a special memorial plaque listing Franklin Lakes residents who died in combat from the Civil War through the Vietnam War. The tribute will be presented to the borough on Memorial Day. To ensure the plaque is current, the Post is asking for information about borough residents who died in combat. For more information, or to participate in the parade, contact Nancy Yarish at (201) 891-0048, extension 1204. In conjunction with the Mayor’s Wellness Program and in memory of Dr. Cheryl Welch of the Franklin Lakes Veterinary Hospital, the parade will also include a Critter Walk. Participants will march in the parade with their pets to raise funds for the Critter Fund set up by the Franklin Lakes Animal Hospital to aid in the care of community animals and the Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer. Following the parade, Critter Walk participants will go to municipal field on DeKorte Drive behind borough hall and walk laps around the field. Family friends and neighbors can sponsor participants for every lap they make around the field. To register for the Critter Walk, contact Mary Ellen Marraat (201) 857-3930 or MaryePremiere@aol.com. Seniors plan trip The Franklin Lakes Seniors will travel to Woodlock Pines on June 16. The day will include coffee, tea, lunch, a boat ride, entertainment, games, and access to the resort’s pool, hot tubs, bocce courts, and county store. The bus will depart from the Franklin Lakes recreation field at 9:15 a.m. The cost for members is $37; $42 for non-members. For additional information, call Marilyn McHugh at (201) 891-1513 or Madeleine Leto at (201) 891-4570. Breakfast with the mayor set The Franklin Lakes Chamber of Commerce invites the public to meet Mayor Frank Bivona on May 18 from 8 to 9 a.m. at Franklin Lakes Borough Hall, 480 DeKorte Drive. Coffee and bagels will be served. RSVP to sharonskelly@optonline.net. Learn about free computer sites The Franklin Lakes Public Library, located at 470 DeKorte Drive, will offer “Fun Sites on the Internet” on Wednesday, May 18 from 11 a.m. to noon. Participants will learn about sites that provide free alternatives to pay software, sites to protect and maintain their computers, and sites to promote lifelong learning. Participants must be able to navigate online and have intermediate computer skills to make full use of this class. Registration has begun and may be completed at the adult reference desk. Non-residents will be placed on a waiting list and contacted if space is available. For details, call (201) 891-2224. Brisco to discuss ‘Metamorphoses’ Dr. Margaret Brisco will discuss her book “Metamorphoses” at the Franklin Lakes Library, 470 DeKorte Drive, on Thursday, May 19 at 7 p.m. Dr. Brisco practiced obstetrics and gynecology for 35 years and was a pioneer in the field of medicine. She will read from her new book and sign copies. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. For more information, call (201) 891-2224. Rape Crisis Center offers program Teens and parents are invited to the YWCA of Bergen County Rape Crisis Center’s program on sexual consent, abuse, and rights. The program will be held May 17 at 7 p.m. at the Franklin Lakes Public Library, 470 DeKorte Drive. The center will offer a discussion about “sexting,” the law, assault, and more. A brief question and answer ses- sion will follow. To register for this program, or for more information about teen programming, contact Kate at kate_ thelibrarian@yahoo.com. Paws for Reading returns The Paws for Reading program will return to the Franklin Lakes Public Library, 470 DeKorte Drive, this spring. Beginning and accomplished readers in grades one through six are invited to make friends with well-behaved certified therapy dogs while polishing their reading and public speaking skills. Children may sign up to read to one of these dogs for a 10-minute period. Paws for Reading will take place on Monday, May, 23. All sessions will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. in the children’s department. Registration is required. For information, call (201) 891-2224 or visit during regular library hours. ESL classes available Free ESL (English as a Second Language) classes and an ESL Bible Study will be available to the public at The Presbyterian Church at Franklin Lakes, 730 Franklin Lake Road this spring. Classes may be set up privately or in groups at the convenience of the student(s) and teacher. ESL Bible Study is held on Wednesdays from 10 to 11 a.m. To schedule lessons, call the church office at (201) 891-0511 or e-mail pcflmgr@yahoo.com. Depression (continued from page 15) he said. Among the risk factors for depression, Carricarte said, are family history, a disturbing life event and a perfectionist personality who internalizes frustrations. Healthy coping mechanisms might be sports, building a positive self esteem, yoga, exercise and attendance at Overeaters Anonymous or Alcoholics Anonymous sessions. Additional information on mental health and depression may be found on the Gangley Foundation’s website, Ganleyfoundation.com. 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