May 25, 2011 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 31
Waldwick Watch
Concert in the Park announced The 2011 Annual Highlands Community Association Concert in the Park will be held Saturday, June 4, at 6 p.m. at the HCA Park on West Saddle River Road in Waldwick. The free concert, which is open to Waldwick residents and their guest, will feature the 3M Band. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs, and picnic supplies and grills for outdoor dining. The concert sponsor is Judy O’Brien of Liberty 100 Realty. O’Brien has supported the event for the past five years. For more information, contact HCA President Don Sciolaro at (201) 445-3592. Students’ photographs on display Photographs taken by high school students in Waldwick and New Zealand are on display at the Waldwick Public Library. The exhibit, which will remain open through June 30, is the culmination of a collaborative project between students in the Waldwick High School and students from Mount Aspiring High School in Waneka, New Zealand. As part of a virtual arts community, the students shared photographs on a weblog and worked together to produce a calendar depicting aspects of life in both areas. A limited supply of the 2011 Global Arts calendar, containing all 12 of the exhibited photographs, is available in the lobby of the library. A list of the contributing student photographers follows: “New Zealand Sepia Beach” and “Sunset over Mountains,” Leslie Van Gelder, New Zealand; “Brooklyn Bridge,” Meg Hahn, Waldwick; “Mount Cook Glacier” and “Mount Cook,” Taylor Hammond, New Zealand; “Pink Lily,” Haley McClelland, Waldwick; “Butterfly,” Christine Scherb, Waldwick; “Fireworks,” Chris Myerjack, Waldwick; “Violet Flowers,” Alexa Iannantuano, Waldwick; “Celery Farm Marsh,” Haley McClelland, Waldwick; and “Bear Mountain Bridge Foliage,” Jess Niblo, Waldwick. The library is located at 19 East Prospect Street in Waldwick. Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday from 10 to 9, and Friday and Saturday from 10 to 5. Call (201) 652-5104. Auxiliary plans luncheon The Waldwick Branch of the Valley Hospital Auxiliary will host its year-end luncheon on Wednesday, June 1 at Mezza Luna Restaurant, 97 West Allendale Avenue in Allendale. To reserve a seat, send a check for $18 per
person to: Annette Mastrogiacomo, Treasurer, 102 White Pond Road, Waldwick, NJ 07463. Learn about human trafficking Human trafficking, the illegal trade in human beings for commercial sexual exploitation or forced labor, is a modernday form of slavery. Kathy Friess, program coordinator for the New Jersey Human Trafficking Task Force, will present, “Human Trafficking: Closer than You Think,” at the Waldwick Public Library, 19 East Prospect Street, on Tuesday, May 24 at 7:30 p.m. Friess will explain why New Jersey is a prime location for human trafficking, and what the state is doing to combat this criminal activity. The program will clarify definitions of smuggling, illegal immigration, and trafficking; correct assumptions and myths; and teach participants how to help prevent this crime from happening in their neighborhoods. This public education program is offered in partnership with the Human Trafficking Unit at the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office. The program is free and open to the public; however, space is limited and advance registration is recommended. For more information call (201) 652-5104. Archivist to speak Gary Saretzky, archivist at the Monmouth County Archives, will present “Margaret Bourke-White: ‘The Eyes on Russia’ Photographs” at the Waldwick Public Library, 19 East Prospect Street, Thursday, June 2 at 7:30 p.m. In 1930, Bourke-White, a photojournalist who grew up in Bound Brook, became the first foreign photographer after the Russian Revolution to obtain permission to photograph the Soviet government. Saretzky’s slide lecture traces Bourke-White’s transformation from an industrial photographer to an artist with a social conscience, whose left-wing associations in the 1930s came back to haunt her during the McCarthy era. The public is invited to this free event; however, space is limited and advance registration is required. For information, call (201) 652-5104. This program is funded by the Horizons Speakers Bureau of the New Jersey Council for the Humanities, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Borough issues solicitors’ permits The Borough of Waldwick reminds residents that every person who solicits door to door is required to carry a copy of a borough-issued permit. If a solicitor cannot produce the borough’s permit, residents should contact the police department.
Natale’s 31st anniversary bash aids resident in need
A patron adds money to the donation jar at Natale’s Pizzeria.
In celebration of the 31st Anniversary of his business, Gary Sernack of Natale’s Pizzeria recently donated 50 cents from every pizza pie sold to Laura Adams, a life-long Waldwick resident who has been diagnosed with AML, a rare form of leukemia, and is in need of a bone marrow donor. The week of May 9, Natale’s rolled back prices to the 1980s and offered pizzas for $4.65 plus tax to celebrate the pizzeria’s three decades in business. Natale’s sold over 2,264 pies in four days, and donated $1,132 to Adams. Natale’s also had friends of Adams onsite each night, holding canisters to collect additional donations. Adams’ friends were able to raise an additional $1,930. “Annually, we hold an anniversary sale with 1980s prices,” Sernack explained. “We decided to host the fundraiser this
year to help the Adams -- our business neighbors from the Take Away Gourmet. Thanks to the generous people from Waldwick and the surrounding towns, we handed the Adams cash and a check for $3,062. It worked out well. People threw $5 and $10 bills into the canisters. People were waiting on line for about 30 minutes and they were digging into their pockets and put money in the jar for Laura. “My staff did a great job. We worked hard!” Sernack continued. “I’m thankful to have a good staff.” Sernack, who owns Natale’s with his son A.J., bought the pizzeria – then called Angelo’s -- in 1980. Over the years, Natale’s has worked to raise funds to support the local schools and churches. For more information, call (201) 445-2860 or visit. Natale’s website is natalespizzeria.com.
Cyberbullying
(continued from page 9) Do you ban the use of cell phones at camp, or have a policy that limits their use during the season? Cell phones with cameras may be used to catch others in vulnerable situations, which can be used to embarrass or humiliate at another time online. If cell phone use among campers and staff is necessary for camp life, clearly define and limit the times for such use. When information is hurtful, mean, or embarrassing to others, you must take a stand. If situations happen within your camp family, taking a stand shows your commitment to respectful and appropriate behavior — whether it is during the camp season or during the off-season. Families may need help resolving online exclusion and meanness issues, so camp involvement can also show your commitment to an immediate and consensual resolution to such problems — and, in turn, provide an opportunity to be in touch with parents in a meaningful way 365 days a year. If your campers or staff members are involved in serious situations such as threats, stalking, and the transmission of sexting pictures that have potential criminal implications, call law enforcement immediately. You don’t want these issues to escalate and lead to consequences that leave you at risk. Document your efforts to get help from others, if you feel the situation is threatening. Designate a “Camp Internet Safety Patrol.” Have a single person or group of staff monitor the technology arena of camp. Find savvy tech personnel who can be trusted to manage this role in a way that makes it clear to other staff, campers, and parents that cyberbullying will not be tolerated. Documentation of all correspondence and your efforts to manage a problematic situation is your best protection from a future problem. Retain all records of Internet use between campers. This prevents denials by creating objective evidence of situations that arise. Make examples of those staff members who maintain positive, respectful interactions offline and online all year long. Work with parents. Encourage quick reporting, and encourage parental discussions of appropriate online behavior with their children. Parents need guidance from you on how to report problems when they arise. This article was reprinted with permission from the American Camp Association.
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