August 29, 2012 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 17 Waldwick Watch (continued from page 10) Be sure to indicate how many tickets are needed. Tickets may be picked up at Post 57 or may be mailed by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope. Ticket prices will increase to $20 each after Sept. 2. For more information, call Nancy at (201) 847-9177. Waldwick Bank sets concert The Waldwick Community Band has scheduled a concert for Friday, Aug. 31, at 8 p.m. in the Hudson City Savings Bank parking lot adjacent to town hall. An alternate rain date is scheduled for the following Friday, Sept. 7. Corps establishes memorial scholarship The Waldwick Volunteer Ambulance Corps is accepting donations for its newly established scholarship in memory of long time member Art Barthold. The scholarship is to be awarded to a Waldwick student going into the medical field. In addition to his involvement with the ambulance corps, Barthold, who died on July 14, was also a member and past president of the Waldwick Lions Club. The public-spirited Barthold was a 13-year member of the Waldwick Council and served as council president. He coached for the Waldwick Baseball Association, Junior Football League, and the Waldwick Soccer Association. He also was the chairman for many Waldwick graduation balls. The ambulance corps is planning to host a golf outing in the fall to help fund the new scholarship. Donations made to the fund will be specifically earmarked for the scholarship and not comingled with the corps’ regular donations. Anyone who would like to contribute to the scholarship may send donations to the Waldwick Volunteer Ambulance Corps, 20 Whites Lane, Waldwick, NJ 07463 and mark the check: Barthold Scholarship Fund. The ambulance corps is seeking new members for its ranks. Residents can apply to the corps at 16 years old. The 120-hour emergency medical training course, provided to the volunteer at no cost, qualifies for three college credits. For more information or to join call (201) 445-8772. Surf and Turf benefit planned A Surf and Turf Dinner to benefit the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation will be held at Nellie’s Place, 9 Franklin Turnpike in Waldwick, on Wednesday, Sept. 5. The event will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person and include salad, filet mignon, lobster tail, roasted potatoes, vegetables, coffee, tea, and soda. Seating is limited. To purchase tickets, contact Eric LaPorta at (201) 560-2124 or e.laporta54@hotmail.com. Operation Reassurance available The Waldwick Police Department’s Operation Reassurance program is open to all borough residents who are age 55 and older. The program requires the participant to call police headquarters by a prearranged time each day. If the individual fails to call, a communications officer will try to make contact with that person. If there is no answer, a police officer will be dispatched to check on the welfare of that person. The program is free. In December, participants are invited to a holiday luncheon. Anyone who wishes to participate may call police headquarters at (201) 652-5700 or stop in and speak to Sergeant Frank Paccione. Children welcome at library Borough children, ages two and up, are invited to the Waldwick Public Library at 19 East Prospect Street to participate in the Summer Reading Club. This year’s theme is “Dream Big: Read.” The program will continue through Aug. 24. Children who read 10 books that are at or above their grade level will qualify for prizes at the end of the summer. Very young children who do not read may qualify by having 20 books read to them. Sign up at the front desk. Participation in the Summer Reading Club and related special events is open to Waldwick residents only. For more information call the library at (201) 652-5104. We welcome press releases from our readers. Items may be sent to editorial@villadom.com. Deadline is Wednesday at noon the week prior to publication. A day at the pool Becky Silverstein and her children, six-month-old Jake and four-year-old Katelyn look forward to a pleasant time at the Waldwick Pool before it closes for the season.