October 30, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 13 Park Windmill Learn about the college admission process Join certified school counselor Deborah Shames for a Nov. 19 discussion of the steps and timelines of the college admission pro- cess. This program will be held at 7 p.m. at the Midland Park Memorial Library, 250 Godwin Avenue in Midland Park. High school students who are beginning the col- lege search process and their parents are invited to this free talk. RSVP to (201) 444- 2390 or at the front desk of the library. VFW hosts Veterans Day Dinner Midland Park-Wyckoff VFW Post 7086 will host its 16th Annual Veterans Day Dinner on Friday, Nov. 8. The dinner will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Casa DiCalabria, 78 Barbour Street in Haledon. The cost is $25 per person and the community is invited. To purchase tickets, contact Commander Bruce Strengberg at (201) 447-4382. Chamber of Commerce to meet The Midland Park Chamber of Com- merce will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m. at Columbia Bank located at 60 Godwin Avenue in Midland Park. New Chamber President Dr. Lori Nuzzi stresses that attendance is fundamental as the orga- nization works toward revitalizing the busi- ness community. At this meeting, the group will discuss new proposed by-laws and dues in addition to an upcoming calendar of events to include a business card exchange for the holidays. Chamber officers in addition to Dr. Nuzzi are Ester Vierheilig, vice president; Maria Vazques, treasurer; Rebecca Abma, secretary; Dr. Dawn DiMuro, director of scholarships; Lisa Plasse, director of events and Drew DeGrado, director of marketing. Call Dr. Nuzzi at (201) 447-2570 for fur- ther information. Church hosts Vendor Sale The Booster Club at the Midland Park Christian Reformed Church, located at 183 Godwin Avenue in Midland Park, will hold its Vendor Sale on Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church. For more information, call the church office at (201) 445-4260. Essay contestants sought The Midland Park/Wyckoff VFW Post 7086 is again sponsoring the VFW’s annual Patriots Pen Essay Contest. The essay con- test is open to all Midland Park and Wyckoff students in grades six through eight. This year’s theme is, “What Patriotism Means to Me.” Essays must be no less than 300 words and cannot exceed 400 words. Submissions should be mailed to 28 Faner Road, Midland Park, NJ 07432, along with the completed Patriot’s Pen entry form. Essays and entry forms may also be dropped off at the Faner Road address. The deadline is Nov. 1. Entry forms and all contest information are available at http://vfw.org/Community/ Patriot-s-Pen. Girl Scout Troop 4829 holds Baby Bundles Drive Midland Park Girl Scout Troop 4829 is Not guilty plea (continued from page 11) Spatucci was located late Wednes- day afternoon in Midland Park and taken into custody for questioning. He was later charged with murder, felony murder, bur- glary, endangering the welfare of a child and hindering apprehension. He is cur- rently lodged in the Bergen County Jail in Hackensack on $2,000,000 bail. The cause of death, believed to be by asphyxiation, is currently under investi- gation and pending the final result of an autopsy being conducted by the Bergen County Medical Examiner. The manner of death is expected to be homicide. The prosecutor explained that further investigation revealed that Spatucci and Greff began a dating relationship approxi- mately two years ago. Greff gave birth to her baby in February of this year. The couple lived together at the Harrison address for a short period of time, but then Greff returned to her parents’ residence to live with the baby. According to the family, Greff had full custody of the baby, and Spatucci had court-ordered custody visitation. AP program expanded Midland Park High School has expanded its Advanced Placement (AP) program. This year the school added three new AP courses: AP Music Theory, AP Studio Art, and AP Psychol- ogy, bringing the number of AP courses offered at MPHS to a record high of 14. AP courses are also offered in Biology, Chemistry, Calculus AB, Statistics, English Literature and Composition, English Language and Composition, French Language, Spanish Language, U.S. Government and Politics, Macro- economics and U.S. History. The AP Program is a nationally recognized program with far-reaching academic and college benefit. Since the rigorous course content is simi- lar to college, it prepares students for college=level work. In addition, stu- dents who successfully complete an AP course and receive a 3 or higher on the AP exam are viewed favorably by col- lege admissions boards and may also be eligible for college course credit. In essence, by taking AP courses students can complete college requirements while in high school, thereby reducing their tuition costs, according to MPHS holding a Baby Bundles Drive during the month of October. The Baby Bundles campaign is a com- munity effort to help local babies get a good start. New and unused baby items are wel- come. Collection boxes are located at the Mid- land Park Public Library, the Highland and Principal Nick Capuano. Each year, the AP Scholar Awards recognize high school students who have demonstrated college-level achievement through AP courses and exams. Last year, 13 students from MPHS were named AP Scholars. One student was named AP Scholar with Honor, which is granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams. Four students were named AP Scholar with Distinction. This designa- tion is granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams. “At MPHS, we recognize the vital role the AP Program plays in many students’ academic success and col- lege profile. That is why we are eager to continue this trend of adding more AP courses to our curriculum in the future,” Capuano said. He added that the school is currently conducting a pilot program that offers AP Government to tenth graders, one year ahead of when those courses are traditionally offered. Godwin schools, and Midland Park High School. Baby items needed include diaper oint- ment, wipes, diapers, clothing, bibs, infant toys, pacifiers, baby wash, baby lotion, nursing items, washcloths, bowls, and spoons. Please note: Glass items cannot be accepted.