August 22, 2012 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 15 Wyckoff Wanderings Local students honored The following Wyckoff students have been named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2012 semester: Allison F. Balter and Renee L. Schwacke, Boston University; Christine Friedman, Johns Hopkins University; Jordan Rooney, Lynchburg College; Joy C. Abma, Robert William Andersen, Michael R. Baamonde, Jonathan Bissell, Lori I. Blum, Maura K. Burke, Anthony E. Darakjy, Peter Thomas Konikowski, Andrew E. Nye, Demi Piekarsky, Kristina M. Rushton, Monica F. Sangiori, Peter D. Schwartz, Saba Shahamat, Ramapo College; Stephanie L. Jacobs, Michael D. LoRusso, and Thomas A. Schoendorf, Rowan University; Gretchen Hansen, Susquehanna University; Christopher Robert Azzolino, University of Connecticut; Peter Boylan, University of Dayton; Jacob R. Lubben and Michael J. Mortillo, Virginia Tech; and Alexa Rossi, Sam Russo, David Schwinn, and Jennifer Seisz, William Paterson University. Auxiliary hosts Beefsteak Dinner The Wyckoff Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will host a Beefsteak Dinner on Saturday, Aug. 25. The event will be held at Community Engine Fire Company #2 at 180 Wyckoff Avenue. The dinner will be catered by The Brownstone of Paterson. Tickets are $50. To purchase tickets, call (201) 891-1348 or (201) 493-9015. Advance reservations are required. No tickets will be sold at the door. The auxiliary supports the fire department and other local charities. Vendors sought for Country Fair The Eastern Christian Children’s Retreat 47th Annual Country Fair will be held Sept. 29 on the municipal field in Wyckoff. The event features activities for the entire family, including rides, games, food, crafts, pony rides, scarecrow making, pumpkin painting, homemade treats, Dutch cheese, ollie bollen, and fresh lemonade. New this year will be the Ultimate Bake Off for professional and home bakers. Vendors interested in obtaining a table for the fair may visit www.eccretreat.org for an application and further details. Fees received by Aug. 31 will be available at a discounted rate. Corps seeks new members The Wyckoff Ambulance Corps provides free emergency medical care to the residents of Wyckoff 24-hours a day, seven-days a week. This all-volunteer organization is seeking new members age 18 or older who live or work in Wyckoff. Free training will begin at the end of August. In order to become a certified emergency medical technician, an individual must complete 250 hours of coursework at the county training center in Paramus. After training is complete, there is a six-month probation period before a new EMT can become a full member. Members are required to volunteer for one 12-hour shift each week and one 36-hour weekend shift approximately every two months. Members work alongside a diverse group of individuals who are committed to helping the residents of Wyckoff. In addition to experiencing joy of serving others, ambulance corps members enjoy community perks including free personal memberships and discounted family memberships to the Wyckoff Y; free recreation programs for their children; waived municipal fees for building permits, pet licenses, and more; and enrollment in the Length of Service Award Program. For more information, call the ambulance corps office at (201) 848-0400 and leave a message, e-mail membersh ip@wyckoffambulance.org, or visit wyckoffambulance. org and fill out a membership application. Fire department seeks new members The Wyckoff Volunteer Fire Department is seeking new members to join its ranks. Currently, the department is on pace to answer 650 calls for service this year. Membership in the Wyckoff Fire Department is open to anyone who is 18 years of age or older and have graduated high school. Members who do not wish to become active firefighters may also find another position within the department. There are several areas within the department that do not involve actual fire fighting. These would include being a member of the fire police, a group that handles traffic control during emergencies, or joining the fire desk team, which handles the communications desk during emergencies. In addition to answering emergency calls, the fire department strives to reach out to the community and become involved in local events. During the year, Wyckoff Firefighters attend numerous fire prevention talks at local schools, daycare centers, houses of worship, and local civic groups, as requested. Some of the yearly community activities in which members take part are: Safety Town, YMCA Health Fair, The Buddy Walk for Down syndrome, Toys for Tots, and escorting Santa around town every December on the fire trucks. Prospective members are encouraged to stop by a local firehouse any Monday Night at 7:30 p.m. and speak with an officer. Fire Company #1 is located behind town hall, Community Engine Company #2 is located on Wyckoff Avenue near Grandview Avenue, and Company #3 on Sicomac Avenue. Seniors plan events, seek members The Wyckoff Seniors group meets at 11:15 a.m. on Tuesdays at the Larkin House at 380 Godwin Avenue. The group has planned several events for the coming months. The seniors will travel to the Westchester Theater for lunch and the show, “Can Can” onSept. 13. A trip to the Platzl Brauhaus for Golden Oktoberfest is set for Oct. 16. Prospective members may contact Ethel at (201) 8917475. Motorists must yield to emergency responders The Wyckoff Police Department reminds motorists to be alert when emergency personnel are responding to a call. Firefighters and ambulance corps members answer emergency summonses in their personal vehicles, which are equipped with flashing blue lights. Time is critical in emergencies, and drivers must yield to an approaching blue light vehicle by pulling over to the curb. Failure to yield can result in a motor vehicle summons with fines of $85 and points on an individual’s driver’s license.