February 16, 2011 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 15 Ho-Ho-Kus Jottings Learn how to pay for college The Worth-Pinkham Memorial Library will host Joshua Marber on Thursday, Feb. 17. Marber will present “Paying for College” from 7 to 9 p.m. Learn how to get the most financial aid from the government, states, and colleges; how to fill out the FAFSA and other financial aid forms; and how to find and apply for scholarships. RSVP to (201) 445-8078. The library is located at 91 Warren Avenue. Appraiser to address seniors Members of the Ho-Ho-Kus Seniors meet the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month in the Hermitage Education Building, 334 North Franklin Turnpike in Ho-Ho-Kus. On Feb. 22, Maury Lubman of Granny’s Attic will provide appraisals for members on one or two items per member. Attendees can look forward to the following programs: a musical program by folksinger Steve Kelman, a visit by Benjamin Franklin interpreter Jack Sherry, an appearance by the Garden State Harmonica Club, and a program entitled “Castles of New Jersey.” Beverages and desserts are served at noon. Programs begin at 1 p.m., or as noted. Residents who are at least 55 are welcome to attend. Contact Joan at (201) 444-4896 for program information. For trip information, contact Sue at (201) 444-7235. Preschool program announces openings The Ho-Ho-Kus Public School has six general education student openings in the integrated preschool program that will begin in September 2011. The integrated preschool program incorporates the education of children with special education needs with children of the general education population. Students in the program range in age from three through five. The program is held in Ho-Ho-Kus Public School on Lloyd Road, HoHo-Kus, from 8:45 to 11:15 a.m., Monday through Friday, in accordance with the school calendar. To be eligible, general education students must be at least three years of age on or before Oct. 1, 2011. Applications for general education preschoolers are due by Jan. 14 and may be picked up in the main office of the school or downloaded from the Ho-Ho-Kus Public School website at www.hohokus.org.Students will be screened for admission to the program. The six openings will be filled by a lottery on Feb. 17. Tuition for 2011-12 is $3,000. Redesigned website unveiled The Worth-Pinkham Memorial Library in Ho-Ho-Kus has unveiled its newly redesigned website. On the site are links to the New York Times Best-Sellers List, BCCLS, the Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus website, the Ho-Ho-Kus Public School, and reference resources. There is also information on BeAT, managing borrowing from home with a valid library card, children’s programs, and new books that the library has recently acquired. The library is located at 91 Warren Avenue. Call (201) 445-8078 for more information. Register men’s softball league Registration is underway for the Ho-Ho-Kus/Saddle River Men’s Softball League’s spring season. Now in its 38th year, the league is modified-pitch style and plays Sunday mornings from March 27 to the end of June. The cost per player is $85. Registration deadline is March 1. For additional information or a registration form, call Pete Vella at (201) 452-6221, Bob Howell at (201)782-0437, or e-mail MensSoftball@optonline.net. Library accepts exhibits The Worth-Pinkham Memorial Library, 91 Warren Avenue, Ho-Ho-Kus, wants to hear from area residents who want to display their original artwork or interesting collections. Items may be exhibited at the library for a month. Interested individuals should contact Library Director Sandy Witkowski at (201) 445-8078. VFW welcomes new members The Ho-Ho-Kus VFW, which serves Ho-Ho-Kus and Ridgewood, welcomes new members. The group meets on the second Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the Post Home, 620 Cliff Street, Ho-Ho-Kus. For additional information, call (201) 445-1121. Box Tops for Education drive underway The Home and School Association is collecting Box Tops for Education Labels. The community is asked to save the labels on purchases and bring them to the collection box located in borough hall. Each label is worth 10 cents to the school. With the community’s participation, the school can earn cash to fund programs and equipment. For more info about this program, visit boxtops4education.com. Reminder of hours at borough hall Hours of operation at Ho-Ho-Kus Borough Hall are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Due to budgetary restrictions, borough hall employees are not permitted to work overtime without special permission. Ho-Ho-Kus officials ask residents and others who conduct business at borough hall to leave enough time for staff members to carry out their requests during regular hours of operation. The police department remains open to the public 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The department of public works is open from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays. Snow, ice regulation (continued from page 5) the uniform construction code and under conditions prescribed by the fire subcode official and/or the building subcode official,” the ordinance states. According to the ordinance, any contaminated soil would also have to be removed and disposed of by an approved hazardous waste firm. The ordinance would also update inspection fees, which are payable to the borough’s bureau of fire prevention. Fees for tank testing and for the abandonment of a tank would rise from $75 to $100. Public hearings on both of these ordinances will be held at the Feb. 22 Ho-Ho-Kus Council meeting, which will begin at 8 p.m. in borough hall. Engaged? Just Married? Celebrating an Anniversary? Share the news with neighbors and friends! Announce your Special Event in Drawing Date extended to Feb 27, 2011 at 6 pm To benefit the restoration of the Waldwick Train Station Only 750 Tickets Sold! www.WaldwickCommunityAlliance.org Proudly Sponsored By Your Donation is fully tax deductible! We welcome photographs. Send announcements to: The Villadom TIMES P Box 96, Midland Park, NJ 07432 .O. editorial@villadom.com Drawing February 27, 2011 - 6:00 pm at VFW Post 1049 - 7 Hewson Avenue, Waldwick, NJ 07463