Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • July 18, 2012 Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration! The Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration would like to thank our Generous 2012 Supporters. These businesses and individuals “Support the Tradition.” Please thank them by giving them your support. FOUNDERS LEVEL: Charles and Susan Snyder YANKEE DOODLE DANDIES: The Valley Hospital - Committee Shirt and Evening Sound System Sponsor PATRIOTS: Applebee’s and The Shannon Rose - Fireworks Finale Sponsor, Miss Patti’s School of Dance, Tarvin Realtors - Skydiver Sponsor MINUTEMEN: Downes Tree Service, JT’s Wines and Spirits, Kuiken Brothers Company, Inc., Law Office of Matthew Rogers, Red Mango, Terrie O’Connor Realtors, Ridgewood Press Printing & Copying Center, Ridgewood Fire Volunteer Association, Inc., Van Dyk Health Care – Sponsor of the Flag for the Flag Raising FIRECRACKERS: Edwin and Susan Kane, Michel Mouravieff, D.M.D., North Jersey Community Bank, Ridgewood PBA Local 20, TKL Marketing STARS: Atlantic Stewardship Bank, Bagelicious, Baumgart’s Café, Columbia Bank, Country Pancake House and Restaurant, Daily Treat Restaurant, Barbara & Steven Kiernan, Omega Settlement Services, Park West Tavern, Pediatricare Associate, LLC, David Rutherford, Attorney at Law, Ulrich, Inc., and C. C. Van Emburgh Funeral Home FLAG WAVERS: Ethel Annitti, Belmar Spring Water; Dr. Kevin J. Emery, Ethos Fitness Spa, Lisa and Mike Kender, Maple Eyecare, Samiha Mussad, Kevin and Barbara O’Brien, Pediatric Dental Associates, Carl Rockermann, D.M.D., The Village Framer, and VFW Washington Elm Post 192 THANK YOU 102 To ALL who took part in the nd We also thank the many residents who sent us financial support. PARADE ROUTE WATER STATION SPONSORS: American Red Cross, Bethlehem Lutheran Church and Van Dyk Health Care FOOD & BEVERAGE SUPPLIERS: Goffle Brook Farm and Garden Center, West Side Bagels & Deli, Whole Foods and Parkwood Deli In addition to financial assistance, it takes the efforts and cooperation of many, many individuals, businesses and groups to produce our Celebration. Very special thanks to: Village Council, Village Manager’s Office, Village Clerk’s Office, Police Department, Fire Department, Emergency Services, Department of Public Works, Department of Parks and Recreation, The Ridgewood Board of Education, and The Ridgewood Library VOLUNTEER TICKET VENDORS: Backyard Living, Daily Treat Restaurant, Goffle Brook Farm, Harding Wines & Spirits, Herold’s Farm & Garden Center, Hillmann Electric, Hogan’s Restaurant Diner, Hoskins Propane Co. Inc., Lacrosse Unlimited, North Jersey Community Bank, JT’s Wine and Spirits, La Strada Delicatessen, Ridgewood Auto Wash, Ridgewood Cycle Shop, The Wine Seller, Town & Country Apothecary, and the Volunteer members of H.I.L.T. and the Hobbyists VOLUNTEERS FOR THE DAY: Parade Judges, Parade Marshals, Parade Announcer, Banner Carriers including Ridgewood Boy Scout Troop 7 and the Evening Gate Attendants Flag Raising Ceremony- Welcome, Margie Downs • Speaker - Councilwoman Bernadette Walsh • Grand Marshal - Diana Stolfo A Student Address by: Gordon Rowan: “What Born in New Jersey Means to Me” • RHS Trumpeter - Eric Park • Ridgewood American Legion Post 53 The National Anthem sung by: Kristin Macri Village of Ridgewood Parade - “Born in New Jersey” The Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration Committee, Inc. is an all-volunteer group of patriotic citizens who coordinate the Ridgewood Fourth of July Flag Raising, Parade, and Fireworks events. All aspects of the celebration, including the fireworks, parade bands, and evening performers, as well as the necessary police and fire personnel, are funded by the sale of fireworks tickets and the generous contributions made by local business and area residents. The Committee was formed in 1910 to create a “safe and sane” holiday with an emphasis on Patriotism. Today we continue that goal and strive to educate the public of the true meaning of Independence Day. Committee Parade Banner Carried by: Brian O’Connor, Maryanne O’Connor, Ursala Pico and Cheryl Zweben Evening Entertainment: Illumination Twirlers, Miss Patti’s School of Dance, Toxic Figz, New Jersey Brass Quintet, Sky Divers - The Fallin’Angels, SPONSORED BY TARVIN REALTORS, Welcome by Mayor Paul Arohnson, Mack Brandon and the Connection, Crush Fireworks by FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA • Grand Finale Sponsored by APPLEBEE’S & THE SHANNON ROSE Sound System Sponsored by THE VALLEY HOSPITAL New members are always welcome, to learn more about how you can be part of the 2013 celebration please visit www.ridgewood july4th.org or contact the committee at ridgewood4th@gmail.com