Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES Ridgewood II • December 15, 2010 Community gathers for Tree Lighting ceremony Mancuso The Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the 25th Anniversary of Downtown for the Holidays. The well-attended gala event included the lighting of the Christmas tree and tables manned by Chamber members. Entertainment was organized by the Downtown for the Holidays Entertainment Committee and performed by various local groups. (continued from page 5) whether to renovate Graydon Pool into a series of swimming pools or to maintain the pool’s lake-like appearance with improved water quality. Some of Mancuso’s most trying moments came during exchanges with Councilman Thomas Vaughn Fitzgerald, whose heated exchanges with Mancuso began when Fitzgerald, a Marine Corps veteran of World War II and Korea, was a private citizen who attended council sessions. Some council meetings in those days lasted until 1 a.m. and some council members said it was impossible to get people who weren’t retired for council because employed people couldn’t take the late hours and go to work the next day. Fitzgerald, a constant critic of municipal spending and over-staffing, was elected to the council and continued to confront Mancuso from the bench. Mancuso’s fans remember him for the huge amount of time he put in as a council member, his willingness to listen to both sides of a controversy, and his genuine affection for the people of Ridgewood. He is now a resident of Jackson, but frequently stops off in Ridgewood to keep in touch with friends. A big snow storm can be both inconvenient and dangerous to your health. We have a machine in stock to suit your needs, from electric shovels to powerful 10.0 HP models. Talk to us...We’ll sell you the right size for the job, at the right price. WHY TAKE CHANCES? Model # PR8ES27 (continued from page 4) kindergarten through grade three on Mondays from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m., beginning Jan. 10. Students will discover different energy sources used to power objects. Participants will create a windmill, cosmic racer, and motorized micro bot. All projects are hands on and inquiry based. The cost of the class is $90 for the six classes; all materials will be provided. Acrylic painting for children in grades two through five will meet on Tuesdays from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. beginning Jan. 11. Participants will receive individual attention. The cost for the six sessions is $54. Materials are additional; a list will be provided at registration. Drawing for students in grades two through five will meet on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. beginning Jan. 12. Students will work at their own level using drawing pencils and pastels. The cost for the six classes is $54. Materials are additional; a list will be provided at registration. Children in grades one through four can learn print making with Abrakadoodle on Wednesdays from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. beginning Jan. 12. Abrakadoodle will take students on a journey exploring a variety of print forms such as relief printing, silk screen printing, subtractive printing, and more. Participants will create their own printing templates, which will be used for creating finished works of art. The cost of $120 includes six classes and all materials. Students in kindergarten through grade two are invited to Nature in the Village. They will participate in seasonal nature discussions, hands-on crafts, and nature walks to explore the nearby environs with New Jersey Audubon. New topics are provided weekly. The six classes cost $95 and include all materials. An Aviation Club with Hobby Quest is offered to students in kindergarten through grade five on Fridays from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. beginning Jan. 14. Participants will gain knowledge of the world of aviation, and learn to read and evaluate construction plans and utilize various hobby tools as they create and operate a variety of air models. The fivesession club costs $100 and includes all materials. Register for any of the above programs online at www. ridgewoodnj.net/communitypass or in person or by mail at the recreation office, 259 North Maple Avenue. Registration forms are on the recreation homepage at www.ridgewoodnj.net. Call (201) 670-5560 for details. Recreation