Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • June 20, 2012 Ramsey Ramsey resident Thomas Dater has received the Bergen Highlands-Ramsey Rotary Club’s Dr. William H. Kelley Community Service Award. Rotarian Tom Dunn of Mahwah made the presentation at the June Installation Dinner that was held at the Ramsey Golf and Country Club. Dater, who was editor and publisher of the Home and Store News, was recognized for his many years of community involvement and service to the area. The Bergen Highlands-Ramsey Rotary Club recognized Dater as a tireless community contributor. Dr. William H. Kelley, in whose honor the prestigious award is given, was a member of the Bergen Highlands– Ramsey Rotary Club for over 50 years with perfect attendance. He was chairman of the club’s yearly Blood Drive and played Santa at local nursing homes. He held the club’s highest honor, the Paul Harris Award, and served on many Rotary district committees, working with over 50 clubs in Dater receives Rotary’s William H. Kelley Award the regional Rotary district. Dr. Kelley was a founding member of the Happy Heartbeats Clown Group, which brought laughter and magic to many organizations for children in need, including Tomorrow’s Children at Hackensack Hospital. He was a tireless worker for countless community groups and activities for decades. 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. 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. Thomas Dater and Rotarian Tom Dunn. (Photo courtesy of Tom Grissom.) Rotary International is a worldwide organization of more than 1.2 million business, professional, and community leaders who provide humanitarian service, encourage 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 additional information. McCabe Team edges competition The 11 year old baseball team from Ramsey recently won the PBI Spring Championship. The boys ended the season with an 8-2 record, and beat the Number 1 seeded Ridgewood team in extra innings by a score of 4-3. (continued from page 5) and supplies from local nurseries and stores. “The best part of my project was forming a bond with the seniors,” McCabe said. “Most of the seniors I planted flowers for lived alone, so being able to talk to them was a fulfilling experience.” McCabe, who has been a Girl Scout since first grade, said the experience has taught her many skills. “I learned communication, planning, and managing time, and how to be responsible and open-minded,” she said. “I learned that I have the power to make a difference in my community. Most importantly, I learned that the more time and dedication I put into something, the more successful I will be. All of these things will benefit me for the rest of my life.” At school, McCabe is an editor for the yearbook, secretary of the Community Service Club, and a staff writer for the school newspaper. She also helps with the morning announcements. She plans to attend college to study psychology and business. The Girl Scout Gold Award combines leadership development, career exploration, and community service. Within Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey, 12 percent of eligible girls earn their Girl Scout Gold Award, compared to the national average of six percent. Girl Scouts is the premier leadership development program for girls. In Girl Scouts, girls discover themselves, connect with others, and take action to create positive change in their own communities. For more information about Girl Scouts, call Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey at (973) 248-8200. Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey serves 20.5 percent of girls ages five through 17 in 160 municipalities including all of Bergen, Morris, Passaic, and Sussex counties and the northern half of Warren County. There are currently 34,399 girl members and 17,745 adult members.