August 14, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES Waldwick Watch Local students recognized The following Waldwick students have been named to the Dean’s List for the 2013 spring semester: Michael Edward Freeman and Keven William Nitsche, Rowan Uni- versity; Kimberlin Ruiz, Loyola University; Lauren Bjork, Clemson University; Breanne Meier, University of the Sci- ences; and Sharon L. Roller, Radford University. Kaitlyn Gordy, Alexandra Hedges, and Rachel Johnson have all been named to the Honors List at Fairleigh Dickinson Uni- versity, Teaneck. Girl Scouts welcome new members Waldwick Girl Scouts will hold a fall registration on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the ambulance corps building at 20 Whites Lane. Registration is open to girls of various ages, beginning with those who will be entering kindergarten in the fall. Adults who are interested in becoming troop leaders are also welcome. For more information, contact Denise Lev- itzke at (201) 264-0766 or Nina Mullens at (201) 841-9928. Lions host Annual Golf Outing, seeks sponsors The Waldwick Lions Club will host its Annual Golf Outing on Sept. 16 at the Bowling Green Golf Club in Oak Ridge. The cost is $140 and includes a breakfast buffet, barbecue, beverages, prizes, gifts, and 18 holes of golf. The club is seeking event sponsors and donations of prizes and services. To attend the event, become a sponsor, or make a donation, contact Jim Zumbano, (201) 248-2252; Greg Bjork, (201) 445-6464 or (551) 427-5068; Robert Occhipinti, (201) 207-5779; Jim Toolen, (201) 888-5415; or Ed Sherman, (201) 612-0896. Classic movies series under way The Waldwick Public Library, located at 19 East Pros- pect Street, presents screenings of classic films on Thurs- days at 2 p.m. The topic for August is “Favorite Actresses.” The schedule of screenings will include: “Old Acquain- tance” (1943) featuring Bette Davis, Aug. 15; “The Post- man Always Rings Twice” (1946) with Lana Turner, Aug. 22; and “The Major and the Minor” (1942) starring Ginger Rogers on Aug. 29. The films are free and open to the general public. Arrival before 2 p.m. is advised. For more information, call (201) 652-5104. Free spinal health classes set Free spinal health classes will be offered on Saturdays in August at Day Family Chiropractic, 24 Wyckoff Avenue, Suite 2 in Waldwick. Classes will be held at 11 a.m. Participants will learn exercises that strengthen the body’s core, spinal stabilizers, and tips for alleviating back pain and stiffness. Question and answer sessions are included. For more information, call (201) 391-0805. Junior Cheerleading Camp set Waldwick Junior Cheerleading camp will be held Aug. 12 through 15 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at ENA Gymnastics in Paramus. The program is open to girls in grades one through eight. Participants will learn new cheers and gym- nastic skills. The cost is $70 per cheerleader and includes an ENA/ Waldwick T-shirt. The deadline for registration is Aug. 5. Registration forms are available at www.waldwickjrfoot- ball.org. Municipal Pool open The Waldwick Municipal Pool will be open through Labor Day, Sept. 2. The facility includes a main pool, a wading pool, a concession stand, and a swing set for young patrons. The municipal pool, located at Hopper Avenue and West Prospect Street, will be open from noon to 8 p.m. on weekdays, and from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekends. Tennis badges available Waldwick residents who are age 18 or older may obtain a tennis badge from the Waldwick Borough Clerk’s office at 63 Franklin Turnpike. The tennis badge fee is $20 and is valid for one calendar year. Needleworkers sought Knitters, crocheters, and needlepointers are invited to the Waldwick Library, 19 East Prospect Street in Waldwick, on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. to practice their craft and socialize with other needlework enthusiasts. The Wicked Stitches group will meet in the library’s new meeting room. Needlework- ers at all levels of mastery are welcome. The group plans to periodically include a professional guest instructor. For more information, call (201) 652-5104. Ambulance corps seeks volunteers The Waldwick Volunteer Ambulance Corps is seeking new members for its ranks. The corps provides emergency medical services to Waldwick residents and businesses and the surrounding communities. Residents may apply to the corps at age 16. The 120-hour emergency medical training course, pro- vided to the volunteer at no cost, qualifies for three college credits. Visit waldwickems.com to download an application, or call (201) 445-8772 for additional information. Local bank supports WEF The Waldwick Education Foundation, in an effort to raise money for Waldwick’s public schools, is asking resi- dents to link new or existing TD Bank accounts to WEF through the bank’s Affinity Program. There is no cost to any member. At the end of the year, TD Bank will make a donation to WEF based on the bal- ance held by participating members. All funds raised ben- efit educational programs at Waldwick’s schools. For more information, contact TD branch manager Joe Chinnici at (201) 825-1011 or joseph.chinnici@td.com. One Box-One Soldier campaign held The American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Unit 57 in Waldwick is collecting supplies for its One Box-One Sol- dier program. In an effort to remind troops serving abroad that they are not forgotten, the auxiliary is collecting items III • Page 23 to be shipped overseas. Suggested items for donation include small individually wrapped hard candies, cookies, and crackers, peanut butter and jelly in plastic bottles, drink powders, mouthwash, toothbrushes and toothpaste, disposable razors and shaving cream (non-aerosol), magazines, and puzzle books. A com- plete list of suggested supplies may be found at Walgreen’s stores in Waldwick, Wyckoff, Ramsey, and Oakland. Dona- tions may be dropped off at the American Legion Post 57 located at 46 Franklin Turnpike in Waldwick after 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturday or after 1 p.m. on Sundays. For more information, call Jan and Steve at (201) 519- 8269, or Nancy at (201) 827-9177. Reflective patches promote safety Waldwick CERT is now selling Flashbrite reflective patches that may be affixed to jackets, backpacks, luggage, briefcases, bicycles, helmets, and other items. Patches are $3 for a pack of two, and are available in decorative shapes. To purchase the patches, contact Jean Paras at (201) 481- 3333, or Jennifer Sheffield at (201) 638-1260. CERT is part of the nationwide Citizen Corps initiative. Members work to make local communities safer, stronger, and better prepared for any emergency or event. Citizens interested in volunteering for year-round efforts are invited to contact Paras or Sheffield. Operation Reassurance available The Waldwick Police Department’s Operation Reassur- ance program is open to all borough residents who are age 55 and older. The program requires the participant to call police headquarters by a prearranged time each day. If the individual fails to call, a communications officer will try to make contact with that person. If there is no answer, a police officer will be dispatched to check on the welfare of that person. The program is free. In December, participants are invited to a holiday luncheon. Anyone who wishes to participate may call police head- quarters at (201) 652-5700 or stop in and speak to Sergeant Frank Paccione. Press releases for this column may be e-mailed to editorial@villadom.com. Deadline is Wednesday at noon. HackensackUMC (continued from page 7) Jersey Republican State Committee. Diaz is vice president of government affairs for Verizon New Jersey. He joined the HackensackUMC Foundation Board of Trustees in September of 2007. He is a member of the Board of Commissioners of the New Jersey Turnpike Authority. He sits on the board of the New Jersey State Police Memorial Foundation and is a member of the board of the Hispanic Institute for Research and Development. HackensackUMC, a nonprofit teaching and research hospital located in Bergen County, is the largest provider of inpatient and outpatient services in the state. It is the flagship hospital of the Hackensack University Health Network.