Waldwick November 14, 2012 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 9 Republican incumbent Charles Farricker handily won reelection to a third term on the Waldwick Council, along with running mates Anthony Celeste and Greg Bjork in last week’s general election. Republicans fend off challenge for council seats In the board of education race, board President Patricia Levine and trustee Joseph Orlak, both running unopposed, received 1395 and 993 votes, respectively. This was the first year the school trustee election was on the general The Waldwick Chamber of Commerce is promoting Small Business Saturday on Saturday, Nov. 24. Small Business Saturday is the event that rewards consumers for shopping at local establishments on one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year. “In these challenging economic times, it is crucial for these businesses that continually help the community by sponsoring youth sports teams and giving back to local causes, to receive support from local shoppers,” said Jim Zumbano of Plaza Jewelers. Wedged in between black Friday and cyber Monday, Small Business Saturday is a chance for people in Chamber sets Small Business Saturday Waldwick and the surrounding communities to come out and support businesses that are the backbone of the Waldwick community. Shoppers may look for specials from the participating businesses that will be published in an upcoming edition of the Villadom Times or visit the chamber website at www.waldwickchamber.com. In addition, shoppers who use their American Express Card will receive a statement credit. “Keep it local and shop Waldwick on Nov. 24 for great deals and unmatched service from participating Chamber of Commerce members,” Zumbano stressed. Upcoming Art Show & Sale to aid CMI Walter Gilmore, ‘South Ferry, Shelter Island’ The opening reception of the Ridgewood Art Institute’s Annual Holiday Art Show and Sale will be held on Sunday, Nov. 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. at 12 East Glen Avenue in Ridgewood. The exhibit will continue through Dec. 19. The Holiday Art Show & Sale features traditional artwork submitted by the professional and amateur members of the Ridgewood Art Institute. Gallery hours for the holiday show are 11a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. For more information, contact the Ridgewood Art Institute at (201) 6529615 or visit www.ridgewoodartinstitute. org. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of paintings will be donated to Community Meals Inc., the private, non-profit ‘meals on wheels’ volunteer-based organization serving clients in Ridgewood, Glen Rock, Midland Park, Ho-Ho-Kus, Waldwick, Allendale, and part of Saddle River. CMI’s mission is to provide nutritious meals to individuals who are unable to shop or cook for themselves due to age or disability. CMI is the only non-profit in home meal service in these communities and depends on donated funds to provide subsidized (often free) meals to those with financial need and to keep meals affordable for all its clients. election ballot. Farricker was high vote getter with 2356 votes. Celeste garnered 2139 votes in his first bid for public office. Bjork, seeking the one year left on Mayor Thomas Giordano’s term, received 2278 votes. Democrats Richard Drury and Andrew Frey, seeking the two three-year terms, and Allison Welker, running for the mayor’s unexpired term, received 1687, 1573 and 1622 votes, respectively. “Waldwick moves forward because of the residents of this great borough... Waldwick faces challenges which can only be addressed by working together. But I know we can take on any challenge because we are Waldwick, simply because we have the greatest volunteers, residents who continue to better Waldwick, and borough employees who strive to make Waldwick better,” commented Celeste after the vote. Celeste, 23, is a lifelong Waldwick resident. He is a graduate of Bergen Catholic High School and will receive a bachelor of arts from Ramapo College this fall. A former Republican Committeeman from District 2, he is a sales consultant at CollTech LLC, Wyckoff. He is a former Waldwick youth recreation soccer referee and is a CCD volunteer teacher. Farricker, 61, is a 27-year resident. He has served on the council since 2006 and served as the liaison to the board of education and the chamber of commerce. He currently chairs the council’s Public Works Committee. He holds a degree in business/economics from William Paterson University and has been an underwriter with Western World Insurance Group since 1976. An Army veteran, he is a member of the VFW and the American Legion and serves on the board of directors of the WBSA. He coached softball and soccer at the recreational level and served as a mentor to the St. Luke’s youth group. He is a member of the Knights of Columbus and served as a baseball/softball umpire for over 25 years. He and his wife have two daughters.