August 22, 2012 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 23 Ramsey Review Local students honored The following students from Ramsey have been named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2012 semester: Amanda Surless, Catholic University of America; Erin Karpovich, High Point University; Logan D. Brown, Kristen Nicole Cerf, Karen K. Dougherty, Ryan S. Kluz, Christina L. Lee, Gloria E. Lieto, Brandon G. Lum, Kevin Patrick McOwen, Brittany L. Perrotti, Katie A. Stevens, Kenneth Allyn Thompson, Kyle J. Van Dyke, Danielle O. Van Kampen, David M. Walker, James Warnet, Craig Harrison Wolfe, and Adrianna C. Walker, Ramapo College; Yuan Boya and Catherine Mary Hall, University of Connecticut; Kathleen Gaffney, University of Dayton; Richard M. Butryn, Virginia Tech; and Nicole Adair, Tatya Altunyan, Geoffrey Mitchell, Mary O’Connor, Daniel Pflugh, Alexander Schutz, and Dane Smith, William Paterson University. Syder Scholarship applicants sought Applications for the Edward C. Syder Scholarship Foundation for the 2012 school year are now available. 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 and contribution to their college community, and must be of high personal character. College or graduate students who are current residents of Ramsey and meet the academic and service criteria are invited to write to the Edward C. Syder Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 729, Ramsey, New Jersey 07446, or e-mail Synderscholarship@gmail.com for an application. Application forms must be completed by Nov. 19, 2012. There will be no extension of time. The scholarship awards will be announced by Dec. 10, 2012 and granted for the 2013 spring term. Farmers Market open The Ramsey Farmers Market is open each Sunday at the Main Street train station from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The market abounds with fresh, local, seasonal produce, and other products. Artisanal breads and cheeses, coffees and teas, gourmet olive oils, free range eggs, local honey, gluten-free baked products, organic prepared foods, wines, and other products from over 35 vendors are available. The schedule of entertainment includes: Aug. 26, Pete Holdgren; Sept. 2, Dario Scholis; and Sept. 9, Ethan Fiks. The Ramsey Farmers Market is sponsored by the Ramsey Historical Association. Visit www.ramseyfarmersmarket.org for a complete list of vendors, festival dates, and musicians. Ample parking is available. Call (201) 6756866 for details. Used sports equipment sought The Ramsey Recreation Commission is collecting used sports equipment for area urban youth groups. Residents may bring equipment donations to the Ramsey Farmers Market at the Main Street train station on Aug. 26. For more information about the collection program, contact John Solarino at (201) 825-8299. Support group forming A new Alzheimer’s Caregivers’ Support Group will meet on Thursday, Aug. 23 at the Ramsey Public Library, 30 Wyckoff Avenue in Ramsey. Anyone with a family member who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia disorder is invited to share his or her concerns in this supportive, caring, and confidential environment. The group is offered through the trained facilitators at Distinctive Care Geriatric Care Management in conjunction with the Alzheimer’s Association of New Jersey. Sophia Heftler, nurse and founder of Distinctive Care Geriatric Care Management, will facilitate the meeting. Future meetings are planned for Sept. 27, Oct. 25, and Nov. 29. For further information, or to register, contact Pat Linard at (201) 857-5283. Daisy Troops seeks new members Ramsey Girl Scouts are recruiting Daisies. All girls entering any Ramsey kindergarten program, or who reside in Ramsey, are eligible to join. Registration forms are available in the children’s department of the Ramsey Public Library, which is located at 30 Wyckoff Avenue. Completed applications may be mailed to 237 West Oak Street in Ramsey. For additional information, e-mail travelgav@yahoo.com or call (201) 327-1322. Knights plan a day of golf The Ramsey Knights of Columbus Council #3962 will host its Annual Charity Golf Outing on Friday, Oct. 5 at the Wallkill Golf Club in Middletown, New York. This event will benefit various local charities. The cost to attend is $130 and includes the day of golf, a cart, breakfast and lunch, and dinner, which will be served at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Ramsey. For details, visit www.ramseykofc.org, or contact Larry Walsh at (201) 723-5941 or LarryWalsh@optonline.net. Teens available for employment YES (Youth Employment Services) has a roster of available Ramsey High School teens who babysit; pet sit; do yard work, computer or office work; and a host of other jobs. Call (201) 785-2300, extension 21983 or e-mail YES@ramsey.k12.nj.us.