June 23, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 21 Race track signs Section 125 Plan approved The Ho-Ho-Kus Council last week approved a resolution to establish an Internal Revenue Code Section 125 Plan, which allows an employer (the borough) to deduct an employee’s health benefits coverage contribution on a pre-tax basis. The resolution notes that “effective with the first full pay period after May 21, 2010 employees are required to contribute 1.5 percent of their base salaries towards their health benefits.” The governing body determined that the Section 125 Plan would be in the best interest of borough employees, and the resolution was approved without discussion among the council members present. Lightning detection The borough’s old racetrack. (continued from page 3) events. The first airmail delivery in New Jersey was made from this site in August of 1912.” Ho-Ho-Kus Mayor Thomas Randall asked how the signs would hold up. Pianfetti said he believed the signs would wear well, and Hanlon said the signs will be of a better quality than organizers originally believed. Pianfetti, Hanlon, and the council said they were encouraged by borough residents’ enthusiasm for the project. Hanlon added that someone recently located a copy of the motion picture “Polly of the Circus,” which had been filmed at the race track in 1914-15 and starred Mae Marsh and Crane Wilbur. Hanlon later told Villadom TIMES that a screening of this film might become a fundraiser for the sign project. He added that the other film made at the race track was “The Crowd Roars” with Jimmy Cagney. Nancy Pianfetti, who was unable to attend the council session, said the goal of the Ho-Ho-Kus Historic Committee is simply to preserve the history of the borough. It is not a political entity, she stressed. Those who wish to contribute to the sign project may write a check made payable to “Ho-Ho-Kus Historic Committee” and mail it to Ho-Ho-Kus Borough Hall, 333 Warren Avenue, Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ 07423. Letters to the Editor (continued from previous page) for the use of Lions Memorial Park. We are especially grateful to the many residents who volunteered to help us run the games; and to the Upper Saddle River Police; USR Department of Public Works; Saddle River Valley Rescue; USR Volunteer Ambulance Corps; USR Volunteer Fire Department; and the USR Construction Official’s office for ensuring that we once again had a clean, safe carnival. We congratulate this year’s car winner, Scott Larson of Ramsey, and thank those who bought tickets. Over the past 52 years, the Saddle River Valley Lions Club has donated over $1,760,000 to sight- and other healthrelated charities and local volunteer organizations. It is only through the generous support of local residents that we can be successful in our efforts to serve the community. We look forward to your continued support of our charitable fund raising efforts and hope to see you at the Lions Carnival next year! Should you, or someone you know, be interested in information about Lions Club membership, please contact the Saddle River Valley Lions at P.O. Box 333, Saddle River, NJ 07458. Lion Gary Paton, president Lion Dennis Schubert, carnival chairperson (continued from page 11) room for the indoor component of the detection system. Tyler said the control equipment can easily be accommodated within the police department. Hamm also ascertained that the detection system would include an audible alarm that would be used during the day, and turned off with a timer at an appropriate hour in the evening. The strobe warning system would be in operation every hour of every day. The system would provide warnings as electrical storms approach, including alarms when these storms are 15, 10, and five miles away, so anyone on the local fields would have ample time to leave the area. Tyler said the strobe lights would be visible to those on the fields, but not far beyond them. She added, “I think our ambulances are brighter…I know our ambulances are brighter!” Hanlon said the plan is to combine the purchase and installation projects for both fields, and to have the system in place before school starts. Installation, he said, would take approximately three weeks, and appropriate signage must be put on the fields. “We want this done quickly,” Tyler said. Lightning can be present at any time of year. The National Center for Atmospheric Research’s website states that there are over three million lightning flashes worldwide each day. NCAR also states that lightning kills more people than tornadoes, floods, and other natural occurrences. There are multiple vendors of lightning detection systems. Some include a solar option, and some automatically turn off irrigation systems or sensitive electronics when lightning approaches. Hamm asked if the borough’s system would have a solar option. Tyler responded that the money is available for that possibility, adding that both solar and non-solar options are under consideration. ���������������������������� KEANE FIT & WELLNESS ��������� Sheila Keane Happy Birthday America! from the staff of The Villadom Times ������������������������������������ �������������������������������������������� ������������������������ ��������������������� ���������������������������������������������� • EDUCATED - MA in exercise science • CERTIFIED - ACSM, NASM, Post Rehab Specialist, MAT Specialist • EXPERIENCED - 15 years one-to-one personal training Have a Safe & Happy Holiday 201-341-0183 • CALL NOW Fitness, Weight Loss, Bariatrics, Geriatrics & Parkinson’s Programs