Ridgewood May 4, 2011 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 5 Village voters select one incumbent, and one challenger by John Koster Ridgewood voters elected incumbent Ridgewood Board of Education trustee Sheila Brogan and challenger Christina Krauss in last week’s election, edging out incumbent Laurie Goodman. The $81,323,178 tax levy associated with the 2011-12 school budget was approved with 1,812 votes in favor and 1,446 votes opposed. The budget provides for completion of the wireless network in the school, textbook replacement, and course revision. Krauss, who received 1,720 votes, has been active with Project Pride, served as a class parent, and has been a member of the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce as a former local merchant. One of her children graduated from Ridgewood High School and the other is a student at the Somerville School. Brogan, who received 1,657 votes, is a 15-year board veteran. All three of her children graduated from Ridgewood High School. She is a professional social worker with Children’s Aid and Family Services, where she coordinates the eldercare services, and was instrumental in founding the Ridgewood Village Center which supervises programs for youngsters and seniors at Ridgewood Village Hall. Brogan has served five consecutive terms on the board, and helped set up the Ridgewood Academy for Health Professionals coordinated with Valley Hospital, a program where students with a serious interest in medicine can experience hospital work. Brogan keeps the board informed of legislative matters at each meet- ing. Goodman, who received 1,518 votes, is a freelance copy editor. She has served as president of the Somerville Home & School Association and as treasurer of the Federated Home & School Association. She has also served on the municipal alliance. Gerald Clark, who dropped out of the school election three weeks before the balloting, received 510 votes, despite not being an official candidate. Village adults will be offered two art instruction classes at the Stable, 259 North Maple Avenue. Watercolors with Lisa Miller will meet on Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. beginning May 11. Acrylics with Sandi Chanoch will meet on Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m. beginning May 5. Each six-class course costs $80 for village residents and $90 for non-residents. Materials are additional; a list will be provided at registration. Art instruction available at The Stable Participants will receive individual attention and will be provided with goals and objectives to help them find their own personal approach to painting. Register online at www.ridgewoodnj.net/communitypass or in person or by mail at The Stable, 259 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood. Registration forms are available on the recreation homepage at www.ridgewoodnj.net. Call (201) 670-5560 for details. ������������������������������ ������� ������� ��������������� ������������ ������� ��������� � �������� ��������� �������� ������������������������������ ������������������������������������������� ���������������������������������� ��������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������������������������� ���������� ������������������������� ��������� ���������� ���������� ������ ������ ���� � ������� ��� � ���� Mother’s Day Gift Certificates Available ����������������������������� ��������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������������������������� �������������������������������������������������������������������������� ������������ ���������������������� ���������������������� Wow! We knew it was good, but not in our wildest imagination did we think Coastal Vines would become such �������������������������� ���������������������� a success in our store. We have people coming from towns all over Bergen ���������� County buying cases of Coastal Vines. Thanks to Coastal Vines and this newspaper, at our last count we have sold 8,232 bottles. Unbelievable but true! Remember it tastes like a $10 bottle We now carry of wine but White Zinfandel we are selling WORTH THE TRIP! it for only $5.01! HUGE WINE SELECTION Beer • Super Premium Spirits Party Planning • Gift Baskets Free Parking • Ice • Soda HARDING WINE & SPIRIT 305 E. Ridgewood Ave Ridgewood, NJ DEBIT CARDS ACCEPTED 201-445-7122 Coastal Vines $ Pinot Grigio, Merlot, 750 ml Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir & White Zinfandel No rain checks issued. Not responsible for typographical errors. 5 .01