June 5, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 19 Waldwick Watch Scholarship Dance slated The Waldwick High School Scholarship Dance will be held Saturday, June 22 from 8 p.m. to midnight in the high school cafeteria. The benefit, which is open to parents, alumni, and guests, will fund two scholarships for the Class of 2014. Held on the evening after the high school’s Graduation Ball, the event will feature entertainment by a DJ and the decorations and activities set up for the students. Attendees are encouraged bring food and refreshments. Tickets are $20 and may be purchased from Sheila at (201) 888-0460, Dawn at (201) 394-6898, or online at www.whsgradball.com. The high school is located at 155 Wyckoff Avenue. Blood Drive announced The Waldwick American Legion Post 57 will hold a Red Cross Blood Drive at 46 North Franklin Turnpike on Sunday, June 23. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donors may register online and select a time slot. Walk-ins the day of the event will also be accepted. To register, or for more information, visit http://www. legionpost57.org/blood-drive-post-57. Donors will receive a prize ticket for the contest to win a David Wright (New York Mets) autographed baseball. The winner will be named July 6. Additional tickets will be available for purchase at the Post. HCA hosts Concert in the Park The Highlands Community Association will host its 2013 Annual Concert in the Park on Saturday, June 8 at 6 p.m. The concert will feature the band Balance. (Rain date: June 22.) Waldwick residents and their guests are welcome to attend this free event at the HCA Park located on West Saddle River Road in Waldwick. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs, picnic supplies, and grills for outdoor dining. The concert is sponsored by Take Away Gourmet and Mahwah Tree Corporation. For more information, contact HCA President Jo Ann Abbott at (201) 689-0785. Cassel to speak On June 27, Michelle Cassel, founder of College Search Navigators, will present practical advice on how to find the right school and how to get an application noticed. Cassel’s program will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Waldwick Public Library. High school students who are beginning the college search process and their parents are invited to this free talk. To reserve a space, or for more information, call (201) 652-5104. The library is located at 19 East Prospect Street. 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. Needleworkers at all levels of mastery are welcome. The group plans to periodically include a professional guest instructor. The group will launch on Tuesday, June 18. For more information, call (201) 652-5104. Strawberry Social is June 13 The Waldwick United Methodist Church will hold its Strawberry Social June 13 on the church lawn located at 25 Franklin Turnpike. The event, held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. will feature ice cream, strawberries on a homemade biscuit or pound cake, and a beverage. The social will take place rain or shine. The cost for a full portion is $6 per person and $3 for a half portion. Takeout orders will be available. For tickets, call the church office at (201) 652-5130. Press releases for this column may be e-mailed to editorial@villadom.com. Deadline is Wednesday at noon. New sergeants (continued from page 9) manner these men and women conducted themselves while working,” Chief Scherb said. “It takes special people to run to the aid of others while dodging falling tree limbs and debris blowing horizontally past them, all the while without complaint. Even up to the point they were called in off the road for their own safety, these officers were still out there ready to help others.” He added that the care and concern shown to borough residents was unparalleled. “At some points, officers went door to door to assure that people trapped by streets rendered impassable had food and other necessities. Our COs made countless arrangements for people who needed all manner of necessities – everything from lodging and food to storing medication in our refrigerators at headquarters. “Throughout the storm and the days following, our personnel were eager to help and performed like the professionals we know them to be. I am privileged to serve beside these men and women.” The chief also recognized the Allendale Community Emergency Response Team members for their assistance during Sandy. “This award is given to recognize the assistance (CERT) provided to the police department and people of Allendale during Hurricane Sandy,” Scherb said. “CERT managed the reception center where people could stop by to charge cell phones, grab a snack, get warm or just sit and swap hurricane stories with another person. “CERT also performed daily checks of homebound residents and those with special needs – mostly by phone, sometimes in person. They also helped the PD maintain order during the gas rationing which followed the storm.” The chief added, “Although this recognition is for their actions during Hurricane Sandy, CERT has always been there to help the police department and residents of Allendale whenever asked. We greatly appreciate them and their work.”