May 21, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 29 Park Windmill May is Eyeglass Recycling Month For over 90 years, Lions Clubs across the United States have dedicated themselves to the preservation of sight and the prevention of blindness. As part of this initiative, May is Eyeglass Recycling Month. The Midland Park Lions Club col- lects used eyeglasses at the Midland Park Library at 250 Godwin Avenue, and in a Lions Eyeglass Box in front of Le Chein, 26 Central Avenue in Midland Park. Residents are urged to deposit any used or unwanted eyeglasses at either of these locations. The Lions will collect the used eyeglasses and arrange transportation to the Lions Eye- glass Recycling Center in Trenton. Any type of eyewear will be accepted, including regular glasses, bifocals, trifo- cals, sunglasses, progressive lenses, and tinted lenses. The donated glasses will be cleaned, repaired, and put to good use by someone who will now be able to see clearly – sometimes for the first time. MPHS Beach Towel Sale set The Midland Park High School Class of 2015 is holding a Panthers beach towel sale. The 30” by 60” towel is 100 percent white cotton terry with green stripes and features the Panther logo and name in the center. Towels are $15 each. Checks made out to “MP Grad Ball 2015” should be mailed Mental health discussion (continued from page 11) sponsored by TD Bank, United Water, Advance Housing, Inc., Bergen Regional Medical Center, CarePlus NJ, Compre- hensive Behavioral Healthcare, Vantage Health System, and West Bergen Mental Healthcare, will be held from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Bergen Community College’s Cic- cone Theater, 400 Paramus Road in Para- mus. Immediately following will be a Mental Health Resource Fair from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. featuring Bergen County provid- ers of mental health services. The event is free and open to the public, but pre-regis- tration is required; visit www.bergenleads. org/public-forum or call (201) 489-9454, extension 112. “There is a need to create a dialogue on thecounty level that brings attention to mental health,” said William “Pat” Schuber, former Bergen County Executive and Bergen LEADS seminar director. “The Bergen LEADS Class of 2014 is confront- ing that challenge head on, and invites the public to be a part of the conversation.” The 26 men and women in the Bergen LEADS Class of 2014 have met monthly since September to dissect issues, debate viewpoints, and get a firsthand look at Bergen County’s infrastructure. The forum is the culmination of the seminar year for the Class of 2014. Members of the graduating class are: Carmen Addeo, Rutherford; Jonathan Backhaus, Oakland; JoAnn Berenguer, Clifton; Joseph Car- nevale, Oradell; Marlene Ceragno, Fort Lee; Shoum Chakravarti, Secaucus; Tim- othy Chou, Paramus; Nilufer DeScherer, Woodcliff Lake; Lisa DiGaetano, Park Ridge; Alexis Fatigati, New Milford; Margaret Keane, Dumont; Samuel Lee, Englewood; Mary Lyons-Kim, Wyckoff; Sheila Moore, Cliffside Park; Michael Morea, Glen Rock; Cynthia Mullins-Sim- mons, Teaneck; Joanne Murad, Waldwick; Sandra Pinkerton, Fort Lee; Maria Rini, Oradell; Maria J Rodriguez, Lyndhurst; Linsey Schwetje, Weehawken; Eddie Seavers, Midland Park; Bruce Silberman, Fair Lawn; Lauren Turiello, Lyndhurst; Phil Wells, Hillsdale; and Erica West, Fair Lawn. The Volunteer Center of Bergen County strengthens the community by connecting people through service and developing civic leaders. Ingrasci to chair board (continued from page 11) Soup Kitchen where he is the Church of Saint Elizabeth (Wyckoff) coordinator for a Saturday hot lunch program. The soup kitchen reaches over 200 impoverished families in Jersey City. He has also been instrumental in helping the Paterson-based nonprofit organization, Oasis, to raise the operational capital needed to sustain their vital programs and services for needy women and children. Former Chairman James E. Healey, CPA of Ramsey and resident of Woodcliff Lake will remain a member of the board of directors. Healey served as chairman for 11 years, leading the organization through a complete transformation from a fund dis- tribution model to a direct service organi- zation focused on 2-1-1, the Compassion Fund, and the development of affordable housing including special needs housing for individuals with developmental dis- abilities. “Jim is an extraordinary business leader,” Toronto said. “Under his steward- ship our balance sheet was rebuilt and made robust. The organization is firmly on the path to sustainable community impact.” After more than 50 years as one of the largest charitable organizations in the com- munity, Bergen County’s United Way has redefined itself as the direct service pro- vider of choice for people who need help. Services include: • 2-1-1, the United Way’s 24 hour state- wide service answering every call or click for help – 24 hours a day. It is a system that is free and easy to use – think 9-1-1 emer- gencies, 2-1-1 everything else. • The Compassion Fund, direct financial assistance to help when no one else can to ensure that the most basic needs are there for people in crisis. • Housing Works, helping neighbors build communities with the creation of new and affordable housing for working poor families and individuals with special needs. Bergen County’s United Way helps people 24 hours a day whenever and wher- ever help is needed by providing concrete solutions to critical community problems – with tangible results directly impacting individuals and families throughout every municipality in the county. Visit www.ber- genunitedway.org for more information. to: Christine Vajda, 148 Spruce Street, Mid- land Park, NJ 07432. Contact information should be included with the order. For more information, e-mail ccvajda@gmail.com. The sale will benefit the graduation activities of the Class of 2015. Basket fundraiser announced The Class of 2015 at Midland Park High School will host a basket fundraiser on Saturday, June 21 at the high school located at 250 Prospect Street. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $15 and includes a sheet of basket tickets. Admis- sion tickets must be purchased in advance; contact Christine Vajda at (201) 249-6588 or 2015mphs@gmail.com or send a check made payable to MPHS Grad Ball Class of 2015 and mail to: Class of 2015 Grad Ball, 250 Prospect Street, Midland Park, NJ 07423. Check should be made payable to “MPHS Grad Ball Class of 2015.” Shop holds Spring Boutique The Community Thrift Shop in Midland Park is holding its Spring Boutique. The sale features spring clothing of all sizes for men, women, teens, and children. The shop also carries toys, lamps, and bric-a-brac. The shop accepts donations of used clothing and household items on Monday and the first Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The shop is closed on holi- days. The thrift shop is a nonprofit organi- zation and is located on the lower level of the Midland Park Shopping Center at 85 Godwin Avenue in Midland Park. For more information, call (201) 652-7661. Fire department to host memorial The Midland Park Volunteer Fire Department invites the community to its Annual Memorial Service on Wednesday, May 21. The service, which will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the firehouse on Witte Drive, will honor the department’s deceased mem- bers. Light refreshments will be served. Pool badges available Waldwick is offering pool memberships to Midland Park residents. When purchased by May 23, the price is $55 for adults ages 18 through 61. Memberships for children ages four through 17 are $50, and badges for seniors age 62 and up are $45. Children age three years and younger are admitted free. Badges are now on sale and may be purchased via mail. The registration form is available at www.waldwicknj.org. Mail the completed form and fee to: Waldwick Borough Clerk, 63 Franklin Turnpike, Waldwick NJ 07463. First-time registrants must register in person at the Waldwick borough clerk’s office to have an ID picture taken. For details, call (201)-652-5300. After May 23, an additional fee of $10 will apply. The pool will open May 24 and close on Labor Day. Waldwick’s facility includes a main pool, a wading pool, a concession stand, and a swing set. Scouts host All American Café Boy Scout Troop 157 will hold its annual “All American Scout Café” on Friday, May 23 at the Midland Park Firehouse at 45 Witte Drive. The event will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $8. Those who attend will have a choice of meatball subs, sausage and pepper subs, hotdogs, and old fashioned apple pie, chips, and a beverage. Items may also be purchased separately, and takeout orders are welcome.