September 18, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 17 Glen Rock Roundup Legion seeks Boys State candidates The Glen Rock American Legion Post 145 is seeking candidates for New Jersey Boys State, a citizenship pro- gram that has been held annually since 1946. Eligible boys must be Glen Rock residents who are juniors in high school. Boys with outstanding charac- ter and leadership qualifications who have a serious atti- tude toward an intensive citizenship training program are encouraged to apply. Boys who would like more information may call Ed at (201) 445-9238 or visit their high school guidance depart- ment. The application deadline is Dec. 17. Lemke will discuss writing the college essay in two sec- tions. Part 1 will be held on Sept. 19; Part 2 will meet on Sept. 26. On Oct. 22, Rutgers Business School Student Counselor Lauren Dudzak will discuss strategies for succeeding at college. She will present tips on self-management, study habits, and test-taking. Dudzak will return on Nov. 20 for a program about choosing a major or career. She will help students assess their strengths and apply this knowledge to discover the best options for their future. Auxiliary to host luncheon The Glen Rock Branch of the Valley Hospital Auxiliary will host a Covered Dish Luncheon on Monday, Sept. 23. The event will be held at noon in the municipal annex on Maple Avenue. Newly-elected Chairman Sharon Meyer will lead the post-luncheon meeting. For more information, contact Theresa Della Vecchia at (201) 652-8366. Fall Bereavement Group available The parishes of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Ridgewood, Saint Gabriel’s in Saddle River, and Saint Catharine’s in Glen Rock will jointly sponsor a Bereave- ment Support Group that will meet on Wednesdays from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The program will be held at Saint Catha- rine’s Church, 905 South Maple Avenue in Glen Rock, from Sept. 25 through Nov. 20. Meetings will offer sup- port to those going through the grief process. The group stresses confidentiality and is open to all. For more infor- mation, contact Mary Alice Coghlan at (201) 652-4305 or coyle822@verizon.net. Learn to social dance The Glen Rock Library invites area residents to learn to social dance on Thursday, Oct. 3. Moonlight Ballroom will offer instruction on several types of social dancing beginning at 7 p.m. Registration is required, and space is limited. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Glen Rock Library and will be held at the library, 315 Rock Road in Glen Rock. Call (201) 670-3970 for details. Library displays police memorabilia The Glen Rock Public Library will feature a display of historic photographs and items from the Glen Rock Police Department during the month of September. The exhibit features original badges, blotter entries, equipment, and handwritten reports from 1914 through 1935. The exhibit may be visited during regular library hours. The Glen Rock Public Library is located at 315 Rock Road. For more information, call (201) 670-3970. Library to host college workshops The Glen Rock Public Library will present a series of college workshops this fall. The programs will cover topics on the college essay, the application process, preparing for college, and choosing a major. The programs begin at 7 p.m. and registration is required. To secure a seat, call the library at (201) 670-3970 or visit at 315 Rock Road. Former English teacher and academic coach Jennifer ‘Memory Master’ to appear Area residents are invited to improve their memory with Matthew Goerke, “America’s Memory Master,” on Sunday, Sept. 22. This program will be held at the Glen Rock Public Library, 315 Rock Road, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. A trained memory helps reduce stress and improve pro- ductivity. Goerke’s interactive workshop will help partici- pants achieve a more powerful memory as they learn the tools needed to develop the ability to recall names, dates, and other important information. Goerke has worked with major corporations and trained many executives, teachers, students, and seniors. This program is made possible by the Friends of the Glen Rock Library. No registration is required. For more information, call (201) 670-3970. Activities Club hosts events Susan Krause from the allergy center at Hackensack University Medical Center will present “Healthy Principles for a Healthy Lifestyle” to the Activities Club on Tuesday, Sept. 17. The meeting will be held at 1:30 p.m. at the Glen Rock Community Church at 354 Rock Road. On Oct. 15, the club will host an Open House for retired and semi-retired men who are interested in learning about the club and its 22 varied activities. The guest speaker will be William “Pat” Schuber, noted historian and past Bergen County Executive. For more information, visit theactivitiesclub.org or con- tact Charles Flynn at (201) 652-2585. Police operations (continued from page 5) then search the driving records of candidates and their criminal records for domestic violence, sexual abuse, elder abuse, or child abuse. Three personal references will also be required. A psychological fitness examination will also be required. The ordinance also establishes that only officers who are members of the Glen Rock department may be consid- ered for promotion. Sergeants must have been on the department for at least five years, and those hired after March of 2009 just have a four-year college degree. Lieutenants must have held the rank of sergeant in the Glen Rock Police Department for at least one year. Cap- tains must have held either the rank of sergeant or the rank of lieutenant for one year. Oral interviews are required for both promotions.