October 2, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 29 Waldwick Watch WEF seeks auction donations The Waldwick Education Foundation is seeking prize donations for its annual Fundraiser Auction Dinner set for Nov. 15. The event will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. at Waldwick High School on Wyckoff Avenue, Waldwick. The foundation is seeking donations of gift cards, mer- chandise, new and unused items, and empty baskets for the basket prizes. Proceeds from this event provide educational grants at Waldwick’s public schools. For more information, contact WaldwickWEF@aol.com or call (201) 251-8579. Auxiliary plans meeting The Waldwick Branch of the Valley Hospital Auxiliary will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 2. The group will gather at 1 p.m. at the Waldwick Methodist Church located at 25 Franklin Turnpike. The meeting will include a special guest speaker. New members are welcome. For more infor- mation, call Maryann at (201) 444-5149. Register for wrestling Registration for the Waldwick-Midland Park Recreation Wrestling program will be held Tuesday, Oct. 1 from 7 to 8 p.m. at Waldwick High School’s Greenburg Center. The program is open to students in kindergarten through grade eight. The team will compete in the Twin County Junior Wres- tling League, which offers competition for both novice and advanced levels. Wrestlers are matched by age, weight, and ability. Practices begin in late November. Team wrestling matches and scrimmages are held on Saturdays in January and February. For more information, contact coaches Chris Reardon at (201) 251-8349, Joe Parsons at (201) 444-6452, Gene Dun- nigan at (201) 615-1990, or Valerie Dunnigan at (201) 615- 9818 or Valeriedunnigan@hotmail.com. Book groups plan discussions The Lit Wits Book Group will meet on Friday, Oct. 4 to discuss Deborah Harkness’ “A Discovery of Witches.” The group meets at 1 p.m. at the Waldwick Public Library. On Oct. 10, the Waldwick Library Book Group will meet at 7:15 p.m. to discuss “Anil’s Ghost” by Michael Ondaatje. Copies of the books are available at the circulation desk at the library, which is located at 19 East Prospect Street. For more information, call (201) 652-5104. Chamber to host Charity Dance The Waldwick Chamber of Commerce will host a Char- ity Dance on Oct. 4 to benefit Shelter Our Sisters. The event will feature music by the disco tribute band “Dancin’ Machine.” From 7 to 11 p.m., attendees will dance the night away in the Saint Luke’s gymnasium, 340 North Franklin Turn- pike in Ho-Ho-Kus. The cost is $35 per person and includes one ticket for the prize basket fundraiser. Additional tickets are available for purchase. This is a bring your own every- thing event, and participants should plan to bring food and beverages. To purchase tickets or reserve a table for 10, send checks made payable to Waldwick Chamber of Commerce, to P.O. Box 323, Waldwick, NJ 07463. RSVP by Oct. 1. The Chamber is seeking donations of prizes for this fundraiser. To donate an item or service, contact Kim at (201) 286-1627 or info@waldwickchamber.com. Shelter Our Sisters is a non-profit agency that provides temporary housing for women and children who are vic- tims of domestic violence. Classic Movie 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 October is “families.” The schedule will include: “You Can’t Take it with You” (1938), Oct. 3; “The Desperate Hours” (1955), Oct. 10; Blossoms in the Dust (1941), Oct. 17; “Written on the Wind” (1956), Oct. 24; and “A Stolen Life” (1946), Oct. 31. The films are free and open to the general public. Arrival before 2 p.m. is advised. For more information, call (201) 652-5104. WCA sets Beefsteak Dinner The Waldwick Community Alliance will host its Beef- steak Dinner and Auction on Saturday, Nov. 23. The event will be held at the Guardian Angel Church, 320 Franklin Turnpike in Allendale, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the Waldwick Train Station restoration project. Guests will enjoy the all-you-can-eat beef tenderloin and antipasto, penne, french fries, dessert and coffee, and the auction. Those who attend should bring their own bev- erages. Tickets must be purchased in advance. The cost is $45 per person. To purchase tickets, visit www.WaldwickCom- muntyAlliance.org or send payment to: Waldwick Commu- nity Alliance, 19 West Prospect Street, Suite 1, Waldwick, NJ 07463. For more information, call (201) 873-8917. Republicans to host barbecue Waldwick Republicans are invited to a free “Dawgs and Beer BBQ” at Waldwick Borough Park under the pavilion on Saturday, Oct. 5. Attendees are welcome to share their thoughts and meet fellow Republicans. The event will be held from 1 to 3 p.m., rain or shine. This event is sponsored by the Waldwick Republican Committee. Learn to crochet The Waldwick Public Library will host a crochet class with Sally Ann from Oct. 1 through Nov. 19. The class will meet at 7:15 p.m. at the library at 19 East Prospect Street. Students of all skill levels are welcome. Participants will be given individual instruction tailored to their needs. Experi- enced crocheters are welcome to sit in with the class. Class size is limited and pre-registration is required. For infor- mation and registration, call (201) 652-5104. 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 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. Deadline is Wednesday at noon. Track & field (continued from page 7) Asked about maintenance costs for grass versus arti- ficial turf fields, Keenan noted that the maintenance cost for artificial turf is low compared to the budget needed for the proper care of a natural field. When done right, he said proper care of a grass field costs over $100,000 if it is to be blanketed and seeded over the winter. He commented that maintenance for artificial turf is quite affordable. Trustee Ellen Walsh asked about possible health issues associated with artificial turf. Keenan said the products being used have evolved over the years and noted that prod- uct information is public and readily available. School Board President Colleen Federer asked Keenan to provide additional information about vandalism at the Highlands field. The superintendent said vandalism is infrequent and normally stems from sports rivalries that involve other schools. Keenan added that the recent van- dalism he had mentioned involved graffiti, which has been painted over at a manageable cost. Keenan said more sports injuries occur on natural turf than on artificial turf. He said ankle sprains are the most common sports injuries, and the number of sprains has decreased significantly since the athletes have been using artificial turf. He added that the Highlands athletes are not always on the turf field, and acknowledged that the practice and ball fields are grass. He noted that a full-time athletic trainer at the school stays on top of the record keeping, and many injuries are sustained by single-sport athletes who tend to overwork the same muscle groups. DiPiazza then took some questions from the board. He pointed out that the district could realize significant savings if the track and field projects were completed at the same time. For example, he pointed out that the earth-moving equipment required for both projects would be moved in just once. He said the drainage systems for natural and synthetic fields are not comparable, as a vertically-oriented system is used for artificial fields, while a horizontally-oriented system would be needed for a grass field. DiPiazza said the track project could be completed first with the field added later, but said a recessed curb that would be flush with the track should be installed in antici- pation of the future installation of artificial turf. After the meeting, Federer noted that the board is digesting the information it has received so far and will be weighing its options and working to determine if additional information is needed. She previously stated that the board is involved in a preliminary look at the track and field issue. She has said that this is a potentially expensive project, and the board hopes to receive grant funding and private-sector donations. Ho-Ho-Kus Superintendent Deborah Ferrara pointed out that the pros and cons of a project are being weighed due to the availability of a grant. School officials acknowledge that some work must be done on the track and field property.