Page 4 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • October 17, 2012 Area The Bergen Highlands/Ramsey Rotary Club recently recognized 11 members for their service to the community. These members have logged a total of 366 years of community service. District Governor Bonnie Sirower honored these members at their luncheon in Ramsey. These Rotarians were among many other members throughout Rotary District 7490 to be recognized by their local Rotary Club at this event. “I consider it our duty to honor the many Rotarians serving as community volunteers who all have demonstrated the Rotary International motto, ‘Service above Self,’ in their everyday lives,” said Sirower, who presented the certificates of recognition. The honorees included the following Rotarians, whose years of service are also noted: Thomas Napolitano, 37; Vijay Dalal, 44; Robert Baron, 31; William Dator, 40; Richard Farnham, 26; John Royle, 27; Thomas Dunn, 27; Roy Polizzi, 26; John DaPuzzo, 25; Jeffrey Fulton, 26; and Jack Levin, 57. Founded in 1905 in Chicago, Rotary International is an organization of business and professional persons united worldwide to provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and Rotary honors members for length of service Rotary District Governor Bonnie Sirower with Rotarians Thomas Napolitano, Vijay Dalal, Robert Baron, William Dator, Richard Farnham, John Royle, Thomas Dunn, and Roy Polizzi. Not pictured: John DaPuzzo, Jeffrey Fulton, and Jack Levin. (Photo courtesy of Tom Grissom.) help build goodwill and peace in the world. Rotary International is currently a worldwide organization of more than 1.2 million business, professional, and community leaders. The Bergen Highlands-Ramsey Rotary Club holds its weekly meetings on Mondays at 12:15 p.m. at Houlihan’s in Ramsey. For more information about club activities or membership, call Bob Baron at (201) 9341222, e-mail bob@baronpoolservice.com, or visit www.bergenhighlandsrotary.org. The Bergen Highlands-Ramsey Rotary Club serves Allendale, Ramsey, Mahwah, Saddle River, and Upper Saddle River. ing on the sign so that it is appropriate for the student body. “They can’t hang up signs without permission. Every organization has to get approval so there is nothing controversial. The letter has to reiterate that the signs can be removed if they don’t have approval,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Patricia Raupers. Board President Patty Levine agreed. “We will take down signs unless they have formal written approval,” she said. Trustee Joseph Orlak suggested the offending groups be given the opportunity to rectify the situation. “This is Pandora’s Box, and you are opening up the box,” cautioned trustee Dr. Dominic Novelli. Property (continued from page 3) conflicts. Walsh said the letter will also remind coaches that they are responsible for cleaning up after games, even if the debris is from spectators, and making sure the fields are not abused. On the issue of signs, Walsh said that the board policy specifically says that no decorations or sign of any description may be displayed unless approved by the board secretary. She said forms, available in the board office, must be filled out requesting approval, including approval for the word-