March 21, 2012 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 25 Wyckoff Wanderings Church schedules Easter events Camp activities include sports and games, arts and crafts, theme days, contests and tournaments, movies, parties, swim days, and field trips. The cost of the camp is $110 per week. Registration materials, including signed health and immunization records signed and dated by a physician, must be completed in full ahead of time and handed in during registration. Forms may be found at www.wyckoffnj.com. Copies may also be picked up at the recreation office. For more information, call (201) 891-3350. Local students honored The following students have been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2011 semester: Berkeley College -- Michael Duch and Kristina Lo Piccolo; Rowan University -- Stephanie L. Jacobs and Thomas A. Schoendorf; Susquehanna University -- Gretchen Hansen; University of Connecticut -- Christopher Robert Azzolino; William Paterson University -- Laurel Buffa, Megan Englander, Bridget Kozma, Michelle Krouse, Kaitlyn Mueller, Caitlin Murphy, Sean Ruffman, Sam Russo, David Schaeffer, and Sean Tulner. Temple plans events Temple Beth Rishon will present the film “Race to Nowhere” on Wednesday, March 28 at 7:30 p.m. This documentary gives a close-up look at the effect that school and parental pressures have on children. It is designed to empower parents to take control of their children’s educational experience and is a must-see for parents, educators, and administrators. Tickets are $10 in advance at http://rtntemplebethrishonnj.eventbrite.com or $15 at the door. For details, contact Preschool Principal Debby Landesman at (201) 891-6074. On March 29, the temple will host Abraham H. Foxman, national director of the Anti-Defamation League. Foxman, a world renowned leader in the fight against anti-Semitism, bigotry, and discrimination, is at the forefront of major issues of the day including the rise of global antiSemitism and the war on terrorism. He consistently speaks out against hatred and violence wherever they occur. The forum will be held at 7 p.m. Tickets are $18 and available for advance purchase only through the temple office 201-891-4466 or at www.bethrishon.org/onlinepayments.html. The temple is located at 585 Russell Avenue. Newcomers host Ladies Night Out The Wyckoff Newcomers and Neighbors will host a Ladies Night Out at the Blue Moon Mexican Café on April 4 at 7:30 p.m. The cost is $20 and includes drinks and appetizers. Members and prospective members are invited to attend. The recruitment committee encourages members to bring a friend. RSVP to Elisa at billisfamily@yahoo.com. Flower Sale comes to de Snoep Winkel The de Snoep Winkel Gift Shop and Tea Room at Christian Health Care Center in Wyckoff will hold its annual Flower Sale on March 30 and 31 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The sale will take place in the health care’s auditorium. Flowers may be pre-ordered for pick up or delivery to CHCC residents’ rooms. Orders must by placed by Friday, March 18. Order forms are available in CHCC’s de Snoep Winkel Gift Shop and Tea Room, the commons lobby, and in most reception areas throughout CHCC’s campus. Telephone orders will be accepted. In addition to flowers, the sale will include Dutch items, chocolates, and gifts. Call the gift shop at (201) 848-5946 or visit http://www. chccnj.org. Torpedoes (continued from page 9) Performance and the Best Overall Safety Award for a largesized municipality. Each award includes a $1,500 deduction from insurance costs for a total taxpayer saving of $3,000. The re-opening of the Wyckoff Memorial Library is now scheduled for May 19. Construction is now said to be substantially, though not totally, completed. “I don’t know that they have everything done, but we’re just going to put a stake in the ground and say it’s May 19,” Township Committeeman Kevin Rooney said. Further details will be available before the official opening. Casson retires (continued from page 5) detective bureau in Midland Park, and lately shepherding our 14-member police force, John has demonstrated courtesy, caring and professionalism with a low key profile,” commented Mayor O’Hagan. “As liaison to the police department and now mayor, I know first hand the thought process and consideration John has invoked while making departmental decisions and recommendations. Leadership decision making isn’t always easy or clear cut. With a small department many factors must be considered and weighed before settling on a course of action,” said O’Hagan, adding: “I’m proud to have been included in his confidencial discussions, and I stand by his decisions. Midland Park has had a good policeman looking out for us, and I thank him for his service.” For Casson, it has all been a labor of love with many high points, not the least of which is the fact that his two sons have followed in his footsteps. “I never expected it,” he said. Jeff has been a police officer in Ridgewood for almost 10 years, and Christopher is an officer with the Eatontown, NJ Police Department. Chief Casson likes knowing what’s going on in town at all times, and likes to look into things, so acting as the force’s detective, was a natural, first unofficially, and then officially from 2000 until he was promoted to chief. The low points of his career, he said, are the three unsolved homicides that happened on his watch. The first, 15-year-old Jackie Harp, was murdered on what is now the Kenshire property on Paterson Avenue when he had been on the job only two weeks. Mrs. Elizabeth Wheeler, then in her eighties, was killed in her home on Chestnut Street in 1977. Melvin Pinkney, who had no connection to Midland Park, was found murdered on the railroad tracks off Greenwood Avenue. Casson credits much of his success to his wife, “who stuck with me through the good times, the hard times, the crazy times,” he said, commenting that it’s not easy for police officers’ wives to always be supportive. Now that he’s leaving, he’ll have more time for family and for spending more time at their house at the Jersey shore. He enjoys boating and deep sea fishing, and doing home repairs at both their homes. His only worry now is how he is going to manage to turn off police work. Ventriloquist Marian Gehman Grace United Methodist Church will host an Easter Breakfast, Puppet Show, and Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 7 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The event will feature ventriloquist Marian Gehman of Marian and Friends. Her shows feature a variety of zany characters, audienceinvolvement, and an inspirational message. Gehman’s 12year-old daughter, Jenny, will join the show with some colorful puppets of her own. A freewill family offering will be accepted. The event is open to the public. For reservations, call (201) 891-4595 or e-mail childrensministries@gumc.org. Wyckoff Summer Camp Registration set The Wyckoff Recreation and Park Department has set registration dates for its summer day camps for elementary and middle school students. Registration for the Wyckoff Summer Day Camp, for children who will be entering kindergarten through grade four, will be held March 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. and March 24 from 9 a.m. to noon. Both registrations will be held at the recreation office at the end of Woodland Avenue. These will be the only dates to register. The day camp will be held at Wyckoff Memorial Field from June 25 through July 27. Hours will be weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. No camp will be held on July 4. Camp activities include sports and games, arts and crafts, theme days, costume days, contests and tournaments, parties, field trips, and entertainment by professional performers. The cost of the camp is $85 per week and is open to Wyckoff residents. Middle School Summer Camp registration will be Monday, April 2 and Friday, April 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the recreation office. No other registration dates will be scheduled. The Middle School Summer Camp, which is provided in conjunction with the Wyckoff YMCA, will be held from June 25 through July 27 on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This camp is for children who will be entering grades five through eight in September. The program will be held at Washington Elementary School at 270 Woodland Avenue.