Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • March 21, 2012 Ramsey Ramsey officials are currently exploring a possible expansion of the van service offered to borough senior citizens, and have requested input from residents. Ramsey seniors are encoraged to call the borough’s transportation number, (201) 825-3400, extension 277, and provide detailed information about their transportation needs. Presently, the Ramsey Senior Transportation Committee provides door-to-door van transportation for mobile senior citizens who reside in Ramsey. The van operates Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. This service is ideal for trips to the store; visits to doctors, dentists, and physical therapy appointments; and other errands in the Ramsey area. Interstate Shopping Center is a regular destination, and a trip to Paramus Park trip is scheduled on the first Tuesday of the month. The charge for this service is $3. Reservations should be made one day in advance. “We are looking at an extension of the hours to include service in the afternoon or perhaps trips to the Northwest Bergen Regional Senior Center in Midland Park if the demand is there,” said Bob Phelan, who oversees the operation of the transportation service. Phelan pointed out that the service is now limited to locations in Ramsey and Mahwah, with the exception of the monthly trip to Paramus. Phelan said the transportation service is a non-profit Senior transportation service may be expanded entity that was incorporated in 1983. The service was launched by people who wanted to provide borough seniors with a mode of transportation, he explained. A full-time driver receives the messages left at the borough’s transportation number at borough hall, and responds when and where he is needed. The service is funded, in part, by the borough and partly through private donations. In 2009, the Inserra family donated a new vehicle to keep the operation running. That’s a real kick! Chris Hurley recently brought the Dunk Your Kicks program to Dater School in Ramsey. The Max Cure Foundation will receive $1 for every pair of donated ‘kicks’ to help benefit pediatric cancer patients. The sneakers will be sent to children in impoverished nations. Pictured: Chris Hurley; Max Cure Foundation CEO Dave Plotkin; Ms. Borghoff, a teacher at Dater School; Mr. Campbell, the school principal; and Jordan Hurley.