Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • January 26, 2011 Waldwick The Northwest Bergen County Utilities Authority has agreed to make public the individual municipal distribution of charges prior to the authority’s public hearing and budget adoption. The authority was prompted by a December resolution from the Waldwick Council. “We’re asking the authority to give us an idea of what our costs area going to be before their budget is adopted,” Waldwick Borough Administrator Gary Kratz said Authority to provide borough with preliminary charges last week. He pointed out that the authority introduces its budget in October and adopts the spending plan in December. Recently, the authority agreed to provide preliminary figures in November, per Waldwick’s request. “Everything we saw indicated a rise of two percent. Then, when everything was said and done, it became five or six percent,” the administrator said of the costs the authority will charge the borough in 2011. He pointed out that the increase is significant considering the authority’s overall budget is $14 million. Waldwick’s resolution states that the authority’s budget includes an operating expenditure increase of $85,552 with an increase of $271,553 in revenue anticipated from the participating communities. Kratz noted that Waldwick’s share is approximately $73,000. According to the resolution, the authori- ty’s budget hearing was held and the budget adopted prior to the municipalities knowing their share of the costs. Advance disclosure, the resolution states, would be similar to the proposed tax rate being made available to the public before a municipal budget hearing and adoption. “It makes sense to know what our obligations are for funding,” Kratz said, adding, “We received a rapid response, and we’re pleased with their response,” Kratz added. The Waldwick community has rallied around a 16-year-old borough girl facing a serious medical condition, and friends have formed Kisses 4 Kelly to raise funds to help defray costs of her treatment. Kelly Bjork, a junior at Waldwick High School, is currently undergoing treatment in Houston, Texas and will still be in need of additional treatment upon her return to New Jersey. “Kelly and her family will not only need your prayers but your monetary support to help offset their rising medical expenses,” Town pulls together to help family of seriously-ill teen states a flier sent out through the schools. . Karen Livanos, Donna Vingoe, Janet Fallon, Jim Zumbano and Cathy Vervoort are spearheading the Kisses 4 Kelly effort. “She is doing very well, but there are a myriad costs not covered by insurance. We wanted to reach out and help,” explained Livanos. The committee has been active raising awareness among all segments of the town and has organized two immediate fundraisers, a Superbowl Sunday Sub Sale being handled by Take Away Gourmet (orders must be placed by Feb. 2 for Feb. 6 delivery) and a Comedy Night on Feb. 11. The goal for the hoagie sale is 1,000 subs, according to Livanos. She said the Comedy Night promises to be a success as well, with 150 tickets already sold. The Waldwick Chamber of Commerce has also joined in the effort. The organization has pledged at least $1,000 from its annual 5K Run in May to Kisses 4 Kelly. “They are a local family. We have to help our own. Kelly lives in the town we help; it’s as simple as that,” said Chamber President Christine Figliuolo. “Kids are a big part of the 5K. They are already there,” she added. Figliuolo said that the chamber is also sponsoring a logo contest for Kisses 4 Kelly so as to give the effort a distinct identity. The winning logo will be imprinted on the sleeve of the 5K Run t-shirts, she said. Lynn’s Pet Care Going on vacation? Away for the weekend? Work long hours away from home? We’ll care for your pets when you can’t. Please call 201-493-8442 Lynnspetcare18@Yahoo.com Other fundraising activities may be organized around the May 1 Run as well, she added. Waldwick students have been selling bracelets for weeks to show support for their classmate and help with the bills, and additional efforts are likely to crop up as concerned residents or groups are able to plan them. The Comedy Night, sponsored by The Waldwick Lions Club and SERVPRO of Northwest Bergen, will be held on Friday, Feb. 11from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at St. Luke’s Church Gymnasium, 340 N. Franklin Turnpike, Ho-Ho-Kus. Entertainment for the evening includes the comedy of Tom Cotter, as seen on Jay Leno. A tricky tray raffle will also be available. The ticket cost is $35 per person. 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