January 11, 2012 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 23 Waldwick Watch Local artist to exhibit at library The art of Jennifer J. Shaw Merz, a longtime resident of Allendale, is on display at the Waldwick Library. The exhibit will remain open through Wednesday, Feb. 29. Merz is a children’s book writer and illustrator whose art encompasses cutand-torn paper collage, oil painting, and pencil drawings. Featured in the exhibit are 20 pieces that reveal the artist’s fascination with the nature of the series: she presents tight pencil renderings of musical instruments (Etude Series), graphically depicted oil paintings of fruit (Fruit Series), and studies of furniture (Chair Jennifer J. Shaw Merz Series), also in oil. The artist holds a bachelor’s degree in studio art from Marymount College, and a master’s in art education from the College of New Rochelle. She is currently pursuing a master of fine arts in illustration from the Fashion Institute of Technology in Manhattan. She is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, the Authors’ Guild, and the Graphic Artists’ Guild. Her books, “That Dancin’ Dolly” and “Playground Day,” are available through the Waldwick Public Library and other libraries in the Bergen County Cooperative Library System. The library is located at 19 East Prospect Street in Waldwick. Hours are Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call (201) 652-5104. Club to discuss Olafsson novel The Waldwick Library Book Club will host a discussion of “The Journey Home” by Olaf Olafsson on Thursday, Jan. 12 at 7:15 p.m. Olafsson’s book concerns the co-owner of a small hotel in England who is diagnosed with a fatal illness, and sets out to visit her native Iceland one last time. Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk. The book club welcomes new members and drop-ins regardless of residency. The library is located at 19 East Prospect Street in Waldwick. For more information, call (201) 652-5104. Auxiliary to host spiritual medium The Waldwick Fire Department Auxiliary will host spiritual medium Teresa on Saturday, Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Waldwick Volunteer Ambulance Corps at 20 Whites Lane. Teresa will present an interactive evening with randomly selected audience members. She will also provide readings involving past, present, and future life events. A question and answer period will follow. A portion of the evening’s proceeds will benefit the auxiliary. The event will begin at 7 p.m. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $40, and will be available at the door. For additional information, contact WFD Auxiliary member Mary Ellen O’Connell at (201) 788-1169. Building Blocks to hold Beefsteak Fundraiser Building Blocks Child Center of Waldwick will host its Second Annual Beefsteak Fundraiser on Saturday, April 21 at 6 p.m. The event will be held in the school gym at 136 Wyckoff Avenue in Waldwick. Tickets are $40 per person and include entry, a beefsteak dinner with salad, french fries, beverage, ice cream, coffee, and a “starter kit” with prize tickets. Tickets will be available the first week of February. Donations of prizes and gift certificates from individuals and businesses are welcome. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Building Blocks Child Center, a ministry of Christ Community Church. For more information, call (201) 446-7047. Waldwick Police Officer David Passaretti recently graduated from Drug Abuse Resistance Education Officer training at the Bergen County Law & Public Safety Institute in Mahwah. Passaretti is the department’s fifth DARE officer since the program was implemented in 1989. Sergeant Gordon Andre (retired) became the first certified DARE officer. He was succeeded by current Police Chief Mark Messner, Detective Sergeant Doug Moore, and Sergeant Troy Seifert. Waldwick officials report that DARE has been well received by students Waldwick Police Chief Mark Messner, Officer David Passaretti, and Sergeant Troy Seifert. in the Waldwick School District for over 23 years. Fifth grade students at Crescent and Traphagen schools are through programs at the Waldwick Middle School and instructed about the dangers of alcohol, tobacco, and drug High School. One such program occurs each year when the police department teams with the Waldwick High School use. The D.A.R.E. core curriculum is geared toward elemen- Drivers’ Education Program and instructs the junior and tary students, but drug and alcohol training are continued senior classes about the dangers of drunk driving. Passaretti is newest DARE officer Have you filled out a “requester” form yet? 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