August 7, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 7 Mahwah Township students win Joyce Kilmer Poetry Contest As part of the celebration of this year’s 100 th Anniversary of the writing of the Joyce Kilmer poem, “Trees,” the Mahwah Historic Preserva- tion Commission sponsored a Joyce Kilmer Poetry Contest. This event was open to Mahwah middle school and high school students, who were judged on separate levels. The students were asked to use poetry or prose to express the sentiments of Joyce Kilmer or celebrate his life. The prizes, which were donated by Inserra Supermarkets, Inc., were Barnes and Noble Book- sellers’ Gift Certificates of $100 for first prize, $50 for second prize, and $25 for third prize. At the high school level, Sara Zaat won first prize for her poem, “Expertise.” Kyle Dubiel, earned second prize for his poem, “Joyce’s Choice,” and Amy Naslonski won third prize for her poem, “A Tribute to the Sentiments of Joyce Kilmer.” At the middle school level, Amira Arora won first prize for her poem, “Joyce Kilmer: One of a Kind.” Second prize went to Aryaan Arora for his poem, “Joyce Kilmer: Life at Risk.” Justin Lazer, who wrote “Just in Case,” and Sara Levitsky, who wrote “Since the Love for Trees,” tied for third prize. The contest winners received their prizes and accolades at a special ceremony held at Mahwah Township Hall. In addition to the gift certificates, Mahwah Mayor William Laforet presented each student with a Mayor’s Diamond Club membership certificate. Joyce Kilmer Poetry Contest winners display their prizes and Mayor’s Awards. First row: Sarah Levitsky, Justin Lazer, Sara Zaat, Aryaan Arora, and Amira Arora. Second row: Mayor Bill Laforet, Amy Naslonski, and Historic Preservation Chairperson Barbara Shanley. Not pictured: Kyle Dubiel. Clothing Closet Ministry offering free seasonal clothing The Clothing Closet Ministry at the Ramapo Reformed Church has free seasonal clothing available for infants, children, and adults. Items include a variety of sweaters, coats, jackets, shirts, jeans, dresses, sneakers, shoes, and more. For a referral, call the Mahwah Township Department of Human Services at (201) 529-5757. Mahwah residency is not required. An appointment will be made with the volunteers of the Clothing Closet. The thrift shop is located at the rear of the education building of the church located at the corner of Island Road and West Ramapo Road in Mahwah. Donations of seasonal clothing are accepted on Wednes- days from 9:30 a.m. to noon.