June 18, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 17 Franklin Lakes Scribe Adams to discuss Common Core New Jersey President of the Eagle Forum Carolee Adams will present the latest information regarding Common Core to the Franklin Lakes Tea Party on Tuesday, June 17. The program will be held at 7 p.m. in the Franklin Lakes Ambu- lance Corps building on Bender Court. The Common Core will affect the local authority and control of local boards of education and related costs. Some states, after agreeing to implement the Common Core, have now withdrawn or postponed its implementation for at least a year as they try to evaluate the program’s merits. The Franklin Lakes and Wyckoff school districts have decided to begin implementing the Common Core, and the New Jersey State Assembly is considering a bill to further review the program. All are invited to this free event. Refreshments will be served. Club program to begin with party Franklin Lakes children are invited to the library’s Summer Reading Club Kick Off Party set for June 25. Patricia Shih will perform her special brand of science and music at the 7 p.m. concert. “Fizz, Boom, Read,” this summer’s club, is open to chil- dren of all ages who live in Franklin Lakes. Children are invited to visit the library to sign up. Members will keep a log of the books they read this summer and will be eligible to win prizes and attend special events. Early bird sign-up is under way. Early registrants will be eligible for a special contest. The winner will be announced at the June 25 party. To register, stop by the library located at 470 DeKorte Drive during regular hours or visit www. franklinlakeslibrary.org. ‘Sing Along with Teri Merliss’ Registration for “Sing Along with Teri Merliss” is now in progress at the Franklin Lakes Public Library. This singer/songwriter will present her program of imaginative stories and original songs at 11 a.m. on July 11, 18, and 25. This Friends of Library sponsored program is suitable for Police officer (continued from page 3) Schlossberg served on the River Edge Fire Department. In 2006, left the fire department for the River Edge Ambu- lance Corps, which had experienced staffing shortages. He is a certified EMT. “Rob is ambitious and hard working,” Chief Fox said last week. “He was selected for hire through a competitive pro- cess. Following about seven weeks of training with a field training officer, Rob will be assigned to patrol duties.” Ramapo girls on track Several girls track stars from Ramapo High School recently signed letters of intent to play on the college level. Pictured are student athletes Deanna DiLandro, Megan Gambuti, Ashley Wellhoff, and Suzie Abribat with Athletic Director Ron Anello, Head Coach Bill Manzo, and Principal Dr. Louis Moore. children age three and up. To register, call (201) 891-2224 or visit the library at 470 DeKorte Drive during regular hours. To register online, visit www.franklinlakeslibrary.org. Registration for out-of -town residents will begin July 9. Local students honored The following students from Franklin Lakes have been named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2014 semester: Kimberly Givant, Franklin & Marshall College; John Hart- gers, Connecticut College; Katherine A. Olson, Clemson University; Joseph Parian, University of New Haven; Ayal Prouser, Clark University; Ashley Psirogianes, Villanova University; Alexandra L. Reiter, Coastal Carolina Uni- versity; Rachel Ann Rushton, Clemson University; Emma Schlamm, Franklin & Marshall College; and Samantha Smith, Franklin & Marshall College. Woyce to discuss Niagara River On June 17, author, photographer, and lecturer Kevin Woyce will present a slide show highlighting the beauty of the Niagara River. This 7 p.m. program will be held at the Franklin Lakes Public Library and will include infor- mation about how the river, falls, and gorge formed, and the charges that have occurred over the years. He will dis- cuss the river’s early explorers and settlers, daredevils who risked their lives for fame or fortune, businessmen who harnessed the power of the falls, and the conservationists and visionaries who saved the falls for generations of visi- tors. Seating will be available on a first-come basis. For more information, call (201) 891-2224. The library is located at 470 DeKorte Drive.