Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • May 19, 2010 Ho-Ho-Kus Annual Ducky Derby ‘on track,’ adoptions encouraged by Jennifer Crusco The Ho-Ho-Kus Recreation Commission’s annual Ducky Derby Day will be held on Saturday, June 5, this year, and borough officials report that the event is on track. At a recent council session, Mayor Thomas Randall noted that Ducky Derby Day organizers began the 2010 operation with limited resources, and immediately began working to line up potential sponsors. “I spoke with (Recreation Director) Ed Gartner,” Randall said, acknowledging that this annual event cannot take place without funding. “Ed says we have the funds on hand, and have preliminary sponsors, so the event can take place without public expense.” Councilman John Mongelli pointed out the event was intended to be self-funding. Offering a bit of background on the derby – a race featuring rubber ducks -- Councilman Kevin Crossley said, “John (Mongelli) and I saw information about this event at a League of Municipalities meeting. It was being done in Maine, and the idea was to hold the event as a fundraiser for recreation, not for the taxpayers to fund it.” Councilman Doug Troast added that the derby is intended to be a recreation commission event geared toward individuals who may not be involved with sports. “Yes. It’s a combination of things,” Crossley agreed. “I’m pleased it’s on track, and at no cost,” Randall added. This year’s event will be held on the Ho-Ho-Kus Town Green beginning at 1 p.m., when food vendors will be selling lunch fare. From 2 to 6 p.m., participants are invited to enjoy carnival rides, vendors’ booths, and information kiosks featuring borough organizations. The derby will be held at 5 p.m. An estimated 1,500 rubber ducks will be placed in the HoHo-Kus Brook for a race to the finish. 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