Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • July 24, 2013 Ramsey Review Ramsey Reads to discuss ‘Moloka’i’ Ramsey Reads, the town-wide book club will discuss Alan Brennert’s “Moloka’i” on Tuesday, July 23 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Set in Honolulu in the 1890s, young Rachel Kalama is part of a big, loving Hawaiian family and dreams of seeing far-off lands. But at the age of seven, Rachel’s dreams are shattered by the discovery that she has leprosy. Forcibly removed from her family, she is sent to Kalaupapa, the iso- lated leper colony on the island of Moloka’i. In her exile, she finds a family of friends to replace the family she has lost. Based on real events, this is a story about life, hope, and the strength of the human spirit. Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk. The program is open to Ramsey residents. Light refresh- ments will be served. For more information, contact Ellen O’Keefe at (201) 327-1445 or ellen.okeefe@bccs.org. The library is located at 30 Wyckoff Avenue. Summer Reading Clubs available Ramsey teens are invited to join “Beneath the Surface,” the Ramsey Library’s Summer Reading Club. Teens in grades six and up are invited to sign up for a reading log at the reference desk. Members of the program are welcome to attend Beading with Bethany on July 23, a Beneath the Surface Grand Finale set for July 30, and “Teen Tuesdays” in July from 5 to 6 p.m. Snacks and door prizes are included. Pre-registration encouraged; but drop-ins are welcome. Ramsey adults may participate in “Groundbreaking Reads.” Adults are invited to answer a weekly trivia ques- tion for an opportunity to win a prize. All entries will be entered into the Grand Prize contest. The winner will be announced on Aug. 1. For more information, call the library at (201) 327- 1445 or stop in during regular library hours. The library is located at 30 Wyckoff Avenue. Leisure Club plans trips The Ramsey Leisure Club will visit Resorts Casino in Atlantic City on Thursday, Aug. 1. The bus will depart from the Lutheran Church at 9 a.m. and will return at approxi- mately 6:30 p.m. The cost is $32 for members and $36 for non members, and includes $25 slot play and buffet. The club will travel to Lancaster, Pennsylvania Nov. 19 through 20. The trip will include a tour of Gettysburg, the American Music Theatre’s show “The First Noel,” and more. Space is limited. For reservations and details, call Connie at (201) 327-4170. Ramsey residents who are over the age of 55 are invited to attend Leisure Club meetings. Sessions are held at 10:30 a.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at the Lutheran Church. The church is located at 55 Wyckoff Avenue in Ramsey. Wine Tasting Dinner set The Ramsey Golf and Country Club will host a Wine Tasting Dinner in the Abbey Dining Room on Thursday, July 25. The event will begin at 7 p.m. with a cocktail reception on the patio overlooking the golf course and con- tinue with a five-course dinner featuring the reserve col- lections of Cakebread Cellars paired with dishes from the club’s culinary team. The event is open to the public. The cost is $95 per person plus tax and gratuity. For more information, or to make a reservation, call the club at (201) 327-0009. The Ramsey Golf and Country Club is located at 105 Lakeside Drive in Ramsey. Ramsey Farmers Market open for business The fourth season of the Ramsey Farmers Market is now under way. The market will be open on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Main Street train station. Each Sunday, over 30 vendors offer the freshest, local produce and products, including organic and traditional produce and fruits, artisanal breads and cheeses, gluten-free baked products, local honey, artisanal coffees and teas, fresh fruit infused lemonade, gourmet olive oils, balsamic vinegars, nuts, organic prepared foods, homemade pastas and sauces, handmade dog treats, fresh fish from the Hampton Bays, free range eggs, and more. The market also features music, children’s crafts, festi- vals, chef demos, and guest vendors. The Ramsey Farmers Market is sponsored by the Ramsey Historical Association and the Borough of Ramsey. For more information, visit www.ramseyfarmersmarket or call (201) 675-6866. VBS features ‘Operation Overboard’ The First Presbyterian Church of Ramsey and Highlands Presbyterian Church of Allendale invite children from age three through fifth grade to Vacation Bible School, which will be held Aug. 19 through 23. Operation Overboard: Dare to Go Deep with God will meet from 9:30 a.m. to noon at First Presbyterian Church located at 15 Shuart Lane in Ramsey. Participants will explore and experience God’s underwater universe. Adventures will include regu- lar Deep Sea Voyages into Bible fun and creative crafts, hands-on mission work, water science, and great music. The cost to attend is $20 per child. To register, call Meg at (201) 327-3879. Superintendent (continued from page 5) is a Ramsey High School graduate. Before he joined Ramsey’s school district, Murphy was the superintendent of schools in River Vale, a post he had held since 2010. In River Vale, Murphy completely revised and implemented a new curriculum, instruction, and assessment plan that infuses 21 st century skills into the cur- riculum and highlights professional development. He also spearheaded the revitalization of the district’s education foundation, helped launch a before- and after-school pro- gram, and raised $100,000 in the first year. He also worked to improve communication via a new website, an electronic newsletter, and community forums. From 2008-10, Murphy was assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction in the Westwood schools. In that district, he developed and implemented a new super- visory process to strengthen and sustain instruction, cre- ated a summer enrichment program, and implemented data benchmark assessments. Murphy served as Westwood’s director of elementary education and district technology from 2006-08 and was principal of that district’s Berkeley Elementary School from 1999-2006. Prior to his work in Westwood, he was assistant princi- pal, teacher, and technology coordinator at the Eisenhower Middle School in Wyckoff. He also logged several years of service as a fifth grade teacher at Wyckoff’s Calvin Coolidge Elementary School. The new superintendent is an adjunct professor at Ramapo College in Mahwah and at Fordham University in New York City. He has received several awards, including the New Jersey Principal and Supervisor’s Association’s 2006 Prin- cipal of the Year award. He was also a David L. Clark National Graduate Student Research award winner for doc- toral research – an honor bestowed upon the top 40 doctoral students selected from nominees representing the United States and Canada. Murphy received his bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the University of Rhode Island and a mas- ter’s in technology in education from Long Island Univer- sity. He earned his Ph.D. and his Ed.D., both of which are in administration and supervision, from Fordham University.