August 15, 2012 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 9 Ramsey Applications for the Edward C. Syder Scholarship Foundation for the 2012 school year are now available. Students invited to apply for Syder Scholarship Eligible applicants must be residents of Ramsey who have completed their freshman year of college. Qualified applicants for these scholarship awards must demonstrate meritorious academic accomplishment, contribution to their college community, and must be of high personal character. This is the 20th year these scholarships will be granted to qualified individuals. In that time, the foundation has awarded over $350,000 in scholarship funds. The late Edward C. Syder established the foundation under his last will and testament. A long-time resident of Ramsey, Syder served as a councilman and council president of the municipality. He was a multi-term member of the Ramsey Planning Board, an active Rotarian, a Harris Fellow of Rotary International, a Columbia College graduate, and founder of the Syder Insurance Agency. Syder created the scholarship foundation, which is charged with the rewarding task of awarding financial scholarships to Ramsey residents. Syder stressed that, “in no event shall need be an established criterion for an award.” Betsy Ohnegian, spokesman for the foundation, stated, “Ed’s intention was to recognize effort, academic excellence, and an individual’s positive contribution to the college community. Ed’s whole life was dedicated to the pursuit of excellence. He believed that merit must be (continued on page 10) Cardinals stop Hawks The Ramsey Cardinals displayed great pitching, fielding, and hitting as they beat a very good Hawks team twice in two days. The Hawks had only lost one game all season. Top row: Coaches Brian Donovan, Steven Candela, Shawn Cantor, and Brian Donovan Jr. Middle row: D. Berger, O. Korz, B Crimmins, D. Halik, M. Rolle, and S. Candela. Bottom row: L. Sancillio, M. Sancillio, T. Donovan, J. Creegan, A. Giglia, D. Cantor, and L. Cantor. (Photo courtesy of Kathleen Creegan.)