Page 20 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • December 1, 2010 Area Former Franklin Lakes residents Joe and Elaine Griswold have been named a “Daily Point of Light” for their outstanding service to the children of Uganda. Joe Griswold is president of Real Partners Uganda President and his wife Elaine is the organization’s vice president and executive director. The Griswolds and several partners around the world have united to improve the education and health of Ugandans especially in the Lukaya community. The largest of their projects is the Mustard Seed Academy where over 300 students, ages 3 to 13, go to school. The school serves a population of children from an extremely economically underdeveloped community. Mustard Seed Academy benefits from small class sizes and well-educated teachers. Students learn good nutrition and benefit from modern health care. The school is also a model for sustainable development. The Griswolds have united a with partners to form two non-profit organizations; one in Uganda (Tree of Life Ministries) and one in the United States (Real Partners Uganda) to support their work in developing the economic viability and education of Lukaya’s citizens. Griswolds earn ‘Daily Point of Light’ recognition Before their move to Brigantine, the Griswolds actively promoted Real Partners Uganda at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Midland Park and at the Church of the Epiphany in Allendale. Those churches have since joined and are currently known as Trinity Episcopal Church. Daily Point of Light Award founder President George H.W. Bush and CEO of Points of Light Institute Michelle Nunn thank the Griswolds for putting their values into action and for giving unselfish service to others with energy and commitment. The Points of Light Institute inspires, equips, and mobilizes people to take action that changes the world. The institute has a global focus to redefine volunteerism and civic engagement for the 21st century, putting people at the center of community problem solving. Points of Light Institute operates three dynamic business units that share our mission: HandsOn Network, MissionFish, and the Civic Incubator. The Daily Point of Light Award honors individuals and community groups that create meaningful change in their communities through service. Each weekday, one volunteer or volunteer effort in the country receives a Daily Point of Light Award. To nominate a volunteer, visit http://www.pointsoflight.org/recognition/dpol. Ho-Ho-Kus Jottings Tree lighting set The Ho-Ho-Kus Holiday Tree Lighting will take place on Sunday, Dec. 5 at 4 p.m. at the 9-11 Memorial Tree in front of borough hall. Family fun activities will include holiday music, snacks, face painting, a visit by Santa, and the lighting of the tree. All activities are funded and run by borough organizations, including the Ho-Ho-Kus Ambulance Corps, CERT, The Ho-Ho-Kus Chamber of Commerce, the Ho-Ho-Kus Department of Public Works, the Ho-Ho-Kus Fire Department, Girl Scouts, The Ho-Ho-Kus Historical Association, the Ladies Fire Auxiliary, the mayor and council, the HoHo-Kus Public School, and the Ho-Ho-Kus Recreation Department. Trustees reschedule meeting The Dec. 20 meeting of the Worth-Pinkham Memorial Library Board of Trustees has been rescheduled for Monday, Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m. The session will be held at the library at 91 Warren Avenue. Club to hold Open House A modern windmill farm is the latest innovation to appear on the Ramapo Valley Railroad Club’s model train layout. The club welcomes the community to view its layout at the annual Holiday Open House set for Dec. 5, 12, and 19 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission to the show is $4 for adults and $1 for children under the age of 12, with a maximum of $10 per family. The HO scale layout is located in the Ho-Ho-Kus VFW building at 620 Cliff Street, Ho-Ho-Kus. Ample free parking is available. Visit http://ramapovalleyrailroad.wordpress.com for information. Open House, registration announced The Ho-Ho-Kus/Waldwick Cooperative Nursery School will hold its annual Open House on Friday, Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Parents and their preschoolers are invited to stop in to see the classrooms and meet with the teachers and current members. Classes for two-, three-, and four-year-olds are currently available for the 2011-12 school year. The nursery school offers various educational enrichment programs including music and Spanish. Extended day options are also available. The school offers a co-op opportunity for those who wish to assist in the classroom. Registration, now open to current and former members, will open to the public on Dec. 3. The school is located at 400 Warren Avenue in HoHo-Kus. 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