Page 12 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • June 8, 2011 Glen Rock Roundup Students of the Month announced Glen Rock High School’s Lauren Roecker has been named Citizen of the Month, and Brett Lederer has been named Scholar Athlete of the Month. The following students were also recognized in their respective fields of study: Isabella Liberti, art; Will Colligan, theater; Jason Kwon, English; Lena Villano, health; Colin McHugh, instrumental music; Erin Kane, mathematics; Carina Felipe, photography; Maxx Wurzbrger, physical education; Jessamyn Meneghin, science; Erik Grinn, vocal music; and Karl Weizkopf, world languages. Students of the Month are selected each month by peers and teachers. Long-time residents sought for parade The Glen Rock Fourth of July Parade Committee is seeking residents who have lived in the community over 50 years to be a part of this year’s parade. Anyone interested in participating in the parade may call (201) 670-1034. Residents have now received in the mail their tickets for the Fourth of July contest. Anyone who would like to purchase additional tickets may e-mail glenrockparade@gmail. com. Advisory group to meet The Senior Citizen Advisory Committee of Glen Rock chaired by Doris Ciaramella will meet on Tuesday, June 14 at 1:30 p.m. at the municipal building on Harding Plaza. All are invited to attend. Arboretum tour available The Thiekle Arboretum in Glen Rock is offering a guided tour of the property on Sunday, June 12 at 1:30 p.m. The tour will highlight the arboretum’s many trees, flowers, and plants. To register, visit www.glenrockarboretum.org. Arboretum programs are free, but donations are welcome. The arboretum is located on Doremus Avenue next to the pool parking lot. Park in the pool lot or on Doremus Avenue. Blood Drive set Saint Catharine’s Church, located at 905 South Maple Avenue in Glen Rock, will host the Glen Rock Community Blood Drive on Sunday, June 26 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. To schedule an appointment, call Community Blood Services at (201) 251-3703. All types of blood are needed especially types O- and O+. Any healthy individual age 17 through 75 and weighing at least 110 pounds can donate blood. Donors should eat a moderate meal before donating and must bring identification showing signature. All donors receive complimentary cholesterol and glucose screenings with every blood donation. PSA Testing will be done for all men 40 years and older. Support group forming Saint Catharine’s Parish Family Life Ministry is offering a support group for those coping with the grief that comes with separation, divorce, and the issues of single parenthood. The group will meet on the first and third Tuesdays of the month beginning June 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the Saint Catharine Ministry Center, second floor meeting room, 905 South Maple Avenue in Glen Rock. Please note that this room requires the use of stairs. Members of all faiths are welcome. Registration is not required. The ministry aims to be educational, informational, spiritual, and social in scope. For additional information, contact Annette Gallagher at (201) 612-4660 or ParishFamilyLife@stcatharinechurc h.org. Benefit contest under way Academy of Our Lady School will announce the winner of its annual cash prize contest at the community hall at Saint Catharine’s Church in Glen Rock after the noon Mass on June 12. The contest is limited to 600 tickets at $100 each; the grand prize will be $25,000. Ten $500 consola- tion prizes will be awarded. Proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit the Academy of Our Lady. Tickets will be on sale after Masses at Saint Catharine’s Church, 905 South Maple Avenue in Glen Rock, and at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 1 Passaic Street in Ridgewood. Tickets may also be purchased by contacting the event co-chairs, Marsha Burke at (201) 447-1948 or Mbrrkee@aol.com, and Tara Harris at (201) 445-1626 or Tara.Harris1@verizon.net. Volunteers sought The committee for the Annual Independence Day Parade fundraiser is seeking volunteers to help stuff the 4,500 envelopes with tickets for the fundraiser contest. The contest, along with donations from local businesses, underwrites the cost of the parade. The prizes may be viewed on Facebook at glenrockparade and include a television, original oil and watercolor paintings, an underwater digital camera and gift cards. Individuals or organizations interested in volunteering or in participating in the parade may contact Jason Raser at (917) 715-0089 or glenrockparade@gmail.com Fourth of July (continued from page 9) Approach Veterans Field on Linwood Avenue from the east, and turn left onto Northern Parkway. Turn right into the parking lot. There will be 20 spaces available on a firstcome, first-served basis. A police officer will be posted there to direct motorists. Those who park in the handicapped spaces will not have access to their cars during the fireworks due to the location of the fireworks drop zone. The Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration began in 1910 when the local papers, the civic section of the Woman’s Club, and the Ridgewood Fire Department joined forces to create a “safe and sane” holiday with an emphasis on patriotism. Since that time, the celebration has grown into one of the largest in the New York City area and has been featured on CNN and “Good Morning America” as well as local New York stations.