Ridgewood February 10, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 5 Nominating petitions available for council candidates by John Koster Nominating petitions for Ridgewood’s non-partisan village council election are now available at the Ridgewood Village Clerk’s office and may be picked up from 8:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday except on legal holidays. The deadline for filing completed petitions is March 18, and the election is scheduled for May 11, with two four-year seats available. Mayor David Pfund and Councilman Patrick Mancuso have not announced whether they will seek new terms. The new council, with three experienced members and two newly elected members, will take office on July 1. Ridgewood’s non-partisan elections are conducted differently from the partisan elections in other local municipalities. In Ridgewood, prospective council candidates must obtain signatures from one percent of the registered voters to quality for a place on the ballot. In cases where there are more than twice as many candidates as seats, a runoff election takes place so that, in the final election, there are no more than two Dancers to entertain Woman’s Club The Ridgewood Woman’s Club will be entertained by a local dance studio at the Wednesday, Feb. 10 luncheon to be held at the clubhouse, 215 West Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood. Lunch, catered by La Strada in Midland Park, will be served at noon, followed by a business meeting and the program at 1:30 p.m. RSVP by mailing a check to The Woman’s Club of Ridgewood, 215 West Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450. The cost for lunch is $15 for members, $20 for non-members, and $5 for non-members who only attend the program. The Woman’s Club of Ridgewood, a non-profit organization and member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs and The New Jersey Federation of Women’s Clubs, is always looking for new members. Call the club office at (201) 444-5705. candidates for four seats or six candidates for three seats. Candidates do not run as Republicans, Democrats, or members of other parties. The candidates sometimes form slates or teams based on the number of available seats, or otherwise run as single candidates. Elsewhere, the major parties usually appoint candidate from the leadership of political clubs at caucuses. The non-partisan system is seen as allowing residents a chance for election based on personal qualifications or popularity rather than party affiliation. NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED LEADER IN CONTEMPORARY VARICOSE VEIN TREATMENT Gingerbread Consignment Shop We have clothes for your sweetheart! �������������������������� �������������������� �������������� ������������������������������������������ ������������������������������������������������������������ 265 Ackerman Ave. Ridgewood, NJ ������������ 201 791 9339 www.chubackveins.com The Best Smiles start with ������� ����� ��� Gums Healthy Teeth and ���� 2-10-10 ester/janine GingerbreadValentine3x2(2-10-10) 3 col. x 2” S H AY FIS W AL SH E FR PETER’S FISH MARKET Look For Daily Specials During Lent MA VOT RK ED ET BE IN ST BE SE RG AF EN OO CO D UN TY Please Brush and Floss at least twice a day ������ ����� ��� ����� Get checkups and professional cleanings twice a year Please check with your dental insurer; checkups are often an included benefit Jonah Crab Cocktail 2-3-10 kathy/janine Claws We recommend that you have a VizLite oral cancer screening annually And to get your teeth their whitest try Zoom2 Teeth Whitening CheesecakeAly3x3(2-3-10) 3 x 3” Tuna Swordfish Sea Scallops Pompano Grouper Fillet Salmon Fillet Alaskan King Cra Jumbo b Leg Little Ne s c Clams k $50 Off Zoom2 Teeth Whitening with complete checkup THROUGH MARCH 2010 Salads Daily Assortment of Prepared Foods We accept the following dental insurance*: Delta Premier • Cigna PPO Met Life • Guardian • GEHA Connection • United Healthcare insurance Cod Fillet Lemon Sole Salmon Grey Sole Halibut Fresh Squid Shrimp l Cocktai Florida Stone C rab Claws GODWIN DENTAL, PA Caring for our community for over twenty years 339 Godwin Avenue, Midland Park 201.652.7110 - Hours by Appointment Philip M. Schwartz, D.M.D., Administrator Marcia Popjes-Egedy, D.M.D 201-444-3331 86 GODWIN AVENUE, MIDLAND PARK Hours: Mon-Fri 8-6, Sat 8-5 Celebrating Our 35th Year! *Please check with your dental insurer for in network and out of network benefits. MasterCard and Visa accepted.