Waldwick June 9, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 3 Waldwick’s summer recreation program will not be offered this year, the victim of the cuts in state aid to the municipality. Borough Administrator Gary Kratz recommended to the mayor and council last week that the tennis program be offered, but that the recreation program be cancelled. Councilman Chuck Farricker, the recreation liaison, said that only 68 children had registered for the four-week summer camp by the June 1 deadline. Kratz had said that Borough’s summer recreation program cancelled 200 registrants were needed for the program to be financially viable. The tennis program garnered 56 registrants, but the minimum number for viability was 80. Kratz said that residents who had pre-registered by the deadline would be contacted, given an apology and offered a refund or the opportunity to switch to tennis. “It could help the pool or other sports programs,” said Farricker, who noted that pool memberships were also down. The council had decided to eliminate the camp and tennis programs as a cost cutting measure following a last-minute reduction of $450,286 in the state energy tax receipts. Kratz had estimated it would cost $18,000 to $20,000 to operate the camp and $2,000 for the tennis program. More than 100 residents signed petitions asking for the programs to be reinstated on a fee basis, however, so Kratz went ahead and developed a modified program at a fee of $100 per child. But the numbers didn’t materialize. Last summer, when the cost was $20 per child for a five-week program, 371 children participated in the camp and 93 in tennis. Previous to 2009, all offerings were free of charge. The budget cuts also forced cancellation of the summer concert series and affected The Waldwick United Methodist Church at 25 Franklin Turnpike will host its annual Strawberry Social on Thursday, June 10 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on the church lawn, rain or shine. The menu will include ice cream, Strawberry Social scheduled strawberries, a homemade biscuit or pound cake, and a beverage. The cost for a full portion is $5 per person; $2.50 for a half portion. Takeout is available. For tickets, contact the church office at (201) 652-5130. the pool’s opening, which is now set for Saturday and Sunday, June 19 and 20. The full-time schedule will begin once school is out for the summer on June 23. Pool badges for Waldwick residents are $55 for adults, $50 for children 4-17 years old, and $45 for seniors 62 and older. Pool memberships are also available to non-residents at $150 each. This fee applies for all groups except children ages three years or younger, who are admitted free. Previous badge holders may download a registration form from www.waldwicknj.org. The form and payment may be returned by mail. First-time registrants will need to register in person at the borough clerk’s office in order to have the photo badge processed. Photo badges will be issued at the clerk’s office until the pool opens. Call the clerk at (201) 652-5300, extension 236 or 238, for information. Westwood Laundromat • Complete Professional Wash & Fold Service • 62 Machines Including Oversized Washers • ATTENDANT ALWAYS ON DUTY Family Owned & Operated Since 1960!! Free On Premise Parking • Open 7 Days A Week FREE WHEN YOU PAY FOR 2 Valid Monday - Friday Only W/Coupon • Exp 6/12/10 • not combinable TOP LOADER a dance studio in the classical tradition Ballet • Pointe • Character • Stretch Partnered Adagio • Adult Classes • Boys Class Accepting students of all levels from age 5 through adults WASH & FOLD SPECIAL Pick-up & Delivery Available!! ANY INCOMING LAUNDRY ORDER Valid Monday - Friday Only W/Coupon • Exp 6/12/10 • not combinable 20% OFF 20 Lake St. Westwood • 201-664-9833 Located Accross from K-Mart, Next to Car Wash 2010 Summer Training Program Register Now for June 28 - August 28 For information & enrollment, please visit our website: www.petrovballet.com or contact us: 201-445-4499 • Email: info@petrovballet.com 134 Hopper Ave, Waldwick, NJ 07463 4-28-10 joan/janine WestwoodLaundromat3x2(4-28-10) 3 x 2” Rev1 4-28-10 kathy/janine PetrovBallet3x3COLOR(4-28-10) 3 x 3” FEATURING: Swim Lessons • Sports Classes • Day Camps Group Exercise • Dance Fitness • Boot Camp Parent/Child Classes • Adult & Family Swims Youth Basketball League • Parties Backyard Pool Swim Lessons