July 18, 2012 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 15 Area The Bergen Highlands-Ramsey Rotary Club recently held its 60th Annual Installation Dinner. Rotary District 7490 Governor Emil Geering of Wyckoff was on hand to help induct the club’s new officers for 2012-13. Officers include: President Marcelo Gloria of Ramsey, President-elect Howard Schrieber of Ramsey, Vice President Michael DiLella of Ramsey, Secretary Denise Schmidt of Ramsey, Assistant Secretary Ken Boston, Treasurer Paul Scarduffa of Park Ridge, Sergeant at Arms T. J. Spizzo, and Assistant Sergeant at Arms Chris Rotella. The Bergen Highlands-Ramsey Rotary Club has been supporting educational and charitable needs in Allendale, Mahwah, Ramsey, Saddle River, and Upper Saddle River since 1952. The club provides college scholarships for local students and funding for local causes such as The Center for Food Action. In addition, members run the children’s rides at Ramsey Day and Mahwah Day, with proceeds going toward the club’s charitable activities. As part of Rotary International, the club also raises funds to support educational, medical, and sanitary facilities in Nicaragua, India, and Haiti. Rotary International is a worldwide organization of more than 1.2 million business, professional, and community leaders who provide humanitarian service, encourAt right: Members of the Bergen Highlands-Ramsey Rotary Club recently gathered for the 60th Annual Installation Dinner. Front row: District Governor Emil Geering, President Marcelo Gloria, President Elect Howard Schrieber, and Assisstant Secretary Ken Boston. Back row: Treasurer Paul Scarduffa, Assistant Sergeant at Arms Chris Rotella, T.J. Spizzo, and Vice President Michael DiLella. BH-R Rotary Club welcomes new officers age high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. The Bergen Highlands-Ramsey Rotary Club holds its weekly meetings on Mondays at 12:15 p.m. at Houlihan’s in Ramsey. Visit www.bergenhighlandsrotary.org for details. New officers (continued from page 10) I was given to new generation of youngsters,” he commented, adding that what he enjoys most about law enforcement is “the challenge the ‘unknown’ brings to the daily grind.” “We thank Brian for accepting the position of police officer in our community, welcome him and thank him for protecting us and Waldwick. New Milford’s loss is our gain,” said Mayor Thomas Giordano, noting that his parents, Blanche and Brian, also live in Waldwick. He has three brothers. Finale replaces Patrolman Jeff Manndel, a 42-year veteran who left the force in April after reaching the mandatory retirement age. His salary will be $55,025. Sinclair, 28, has been a dispatcher in Waldwick since 2007. He holds a bachelor’s degree from John Jay College of Criminal Justice, and will be paid $38,665. His parents Tom and Joyce as well as his brothers Mark and Kyle are active in the community, serving in local organizations. “I am very excited about getting the job. I have been working as a dispatcher for 5 years and enjoy working with everyone in the department, and look forward to continue working with them as a police officer,” Sinclair said. “We thank Michael for accepting the position as a Waldwick Police officer and thank him for continuing to serve our community and protecting us. We are in good hands with these two dedicated police officers,” said Mayor Giordano. Sinclair replaces Officer Omaira Carino, who left the force in May to take a position with the Woodland Park Police Department, where she lives. section” and that speeding and stop sign ordinances are being actively enforced, the mayor said. “Let people know you’re giving out tickets. They will watch themselves if you hit them in their pocket; otherwise, they are going to keep on doing it,” agreed resident Al Coldon. “With the four-way stop, people won’t be able to zip through. It’s not going to eliminate accidents, but it will cut down on them,” said Councilman Frank Palladino. “We are doing what we feel is the right thing. We looked to our experts for their advice and we have made a decision. We as always will never let the safety of our residents be challenged. We will keep a close eye on this location and will monitor it very closely,” the mayor concluded. Four-way stop (continued from page 10) suggested tabling the ordinance again to study whether the installation of a blinker would be more appropriate. Mayor Thomas Giordano said that educating drivers is also an important component to slow down traffic. “We have to be more aggressive in that area. We have to police it more, and we have to let the residents be aware of what is going on there and what will happen if they are caught going through the stop signs. We have to address these issues with the businesses down in that area to let their patrons know that they have to be more careful at that inter-