Page 4 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • May 26, 2010 Ridgewood Council trims $100,000 from defeated school budget The Ridgewood Village Council has recommended that $100,000 be trimmed from the transportation item of the defeated Ridgewood Board of Education budget. The single $100,000 cut came from one of the items where school board and administration members suggested that a cut, if necessary, would be most acceptable. The board of education had initially asked that no cuts be made in the budget, which was defeated by just over 100 votes in last month’s election. Two residents at last week’s public council meeting agreed with the request. Ridgewood, however, has already sent Rice letters, which are required before job termination, to 32 village employees. The council members said they are cognizant of the need to adjust to tight economic times. The two successful candidates in the May 11 non-partisan council election, Bernadette Coghlan-Walsh and Tom Riche, ran on a program of fiscal caution, and won by a margin of about 3 to 2. J. KOSTER Public schools accept various donations Ridgewood’s George Washington Middle School topped the list of donations received at the May 17 meeting of the Ridgewood Board of Education. The George Washington Middle School Home and School Association gave the school $4,737 for the eighth grade school trip to Washington DC, and another $40 for the book gifting program. The Caron Family Fund also gave the George Washington Middle School $100 to be used as needed. The Ridgewood Baseball and Softball Association gave the Willard School approximately $1,500 worth of new clay for the small field. Bruce Hammond gave the school system $1,500 to defray expenses for an SAT prep course. The Ridge School Home and School Association gave the school $465.99 worth of library books. J. KOSTER Helpful Hints Helpful Hints from ome “Help keep your potted plants soil moist while on vacation by filling an empty one-liter bottle with water and push it upside down into the pot. As the soil dries water will seep into the soil” Pat Says... Eileen’s Consignments and Tailoring 13 S. Broad St., Ridgewood • 201-389-6126 • 201-389-6127 Serving ty oun Bergen C ears Designer Clothing, Vintage Clothing, r 25 Y fo Handbags, Shoes & Accessories 40-70% Off Designer Prices Expert Tailoring Additions • Renovations – Reasonable Prices Kitchen, Bathroom & Basement Remodeling Windows • Doors • Siding • Roofing Interior & Exterior Carpentry Irish LLC Home Remodeling Licensed & Insured • Free Estimates Eileen’s Consignments and Tailoring Designer Clothing, Vintage Clothing, Handbags, Shoes & Accessories 40-70% Off Designer Prices Expert Tailoring – Reasonable Prices Now offering Prom and Graduation Dresses! All work performed by owner Hillsdale, NJ • 201-965-5281 20% OFF your entire purchase with this coupon 13 S. Broad St., Ridgewood • 201-389-6126 • 201-389-6127 27 Franklin Tpk, Waldwick Open Sundays 9-3 201-652-5666 3-17-10 Kathy/Janine EileensConsignments2x2(3-17-10) 2 x 2” 5-26-10 Kathy/Janine EileensConsignmentsCoupon2x2(5-26-10) 2 x 2”