Page 16 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • May 2, 2012 Midland Park The Midland Park Midland Park baseball and softball associations kicked off their season April 21 with a parade and opening day ceremonies. Pictured above, left, Mayor Bud O’Hagan throwing the first ball to catcher Don La Greca of ESPN Radio 1050 AM, who then autographed the ball for the mayor. Above, right, softball association President Mike Sasso and baseball association President Dana Weisbrot present a plaque to retiring Police Chief John Casson in appreciation for his 44 years of service to the community. Play ball ShopRite (continued from page 9) “I think the town should be guided by the chief of police,” Schultz said. “I’m unhappy about the constant hiring of traffic consultants.” “It will help the consumer here with lower food costs,” resident William Shepler said of ShopRite. “I don’t see any reason why it shouldn’t go through.” “I love Wyckoff and I also love ShopRite,” said Carol Raff Belucci, a long-time resident. “I welcome ShopRite in the town…Bring on the competition.” Waldwick train station (continued from previous page) Cowie said that fundraising efforts have been used for the work along with an available line of credit while the WCA awaits payment on a $293,000 Bergen County Historic Preservation Grant. While this grant from 2010 moneys has already been awarded, the WCA has yet to receive any reimbursements from the county to date. The first payment is expected within the next 1-2 months. The WCA has applied for an additional $195,000 grant from the county from 2011 funds. If awarded, this money will be utilized towards repair and replacement of the building’s windows, doors, woodwork, electric and site work. Local businesses have been chipping in as well. Salvi of Waldwick Auto Body has been donating his time and services for the restoration of the metal cresting, Home Hardware & Supply has been donating materials and Waldwick Paint & Wallpaper has made a commitment to donate the paint for the station. The WCA members gave their sweat equity by removing the cement stucco off the building. “By doing it ourselves, we saved over $24,000. The borough of Waldwick very nicely disposed of the material for us, giving us a further saving,” Cowie said. The WCA is asking the community’s businesses and citizens for help to complete the project. Monetary contributions as well as donated materials are very much needed and very much appreciated. For further information visit www.WaldwickCommunityAlliance.org or call (201) 873-8919.