June 15, 2011 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 21 Ho-Ho-Kus Jottings Mohan to exhibit Artist Sujatha Mohan will exhibit her paintings at the Worth-Pinkham Memorial Library during the month of July. Having lived in India, Singapore, and the United States, Mohan’s paintings reflect these diverse influences. While in India, she studied under the guidance of a renowned Indian artist. The colors, sounds and sights, and folk art in India have been a source of inspiration for her. She moved to Singapore in early 2001, where the tropical colors and the study of Chinese brush painting inspired her to explore and express in other media. Mohan is currently a member of the Ridgewood Art Institute. While she prefers using oils, she enjoys painting on silk and batik, and has dabbled in printmaking and mixed media. She has exhibited her oils, silk paintings, and Chinese brush paintings in Singapore. The library is located at 91 Warren Avenue. HSA scholarship winners announced Graduating high school seniors Alicia Cahill, Brendan McGrail, and Stephanie Menakis were the recipients of this year’s Ho-Ho-Kus Home and School Association scholarships. The $1,000 awards were based on academic achievement and community service. Candidates sought for Scout scholarship Applications are now available for the annual $1,000 Explorer Post 54 Advisors Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship was instituted in 1963 for the purpose of establishing and maintaining scholarships for boys who are graduating from high school, or who have previously graduated, and plan to continue their education. Young men who are, or who formerly were, members of the Boy Scouts of Ho-Ho-Kus are eligible to apply. Candidates must demonstrate good character, community involvement, and academic and leadership achievements. Financial need may also be considered. Applications may be obtained from The Community Church of Ho-Ho-Kus, 400 Warren Avenue, Ho-Ho-Kus, at Stuhr@Fordam.edu, or by calling (201) 445-6310. The deadline to apply is June 15. Society hosts wine dinner benefit The Ho-Ho-Kus Historical Society will host a wine dinner at Café Amici, 4 Sycamore Avenue, on Tuesday, June 14 at 7 p.m. The six-course dinner will be prepared by Chef Ciro Giammanco. Wines will be provided by Chuck Russo of Carlo Russo’s Wine and Spirit World. A vegan menu will be available upon request. Tickets are $65 per person. Seating is limited. RSVP to Café Amici at (201) 389-6376. For more information, contact Kevin Pianfetti at kpianfetti@gmail.com.Library board to meet The board of trustees for the Worth-Pinkham Memorial Library will meet on Monday, June 20 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the library, 91 Warren Avenue. Hermitage presents photo exhibit The Hermitage Museum will present the new exhibit, “Images of Yesteryear: A Photographic Journey” through Oct. 2. The exhibit features the work of Master Photographer Jeffrey Steccato, the 2010 National Award Recipient and owner of Haviland Photography in Ho-Ho-Kus. The exhibit will include more than three dozen original works. A special section of the exhibit showcases “Ho-HoKus: Then and Now,” in which Steccato presents a dozen historical views of the community alongside photographs taken from the same vantage point today. Many of these photographs depict architectural features that are normally out of sight to passersby and may surprise the museum visitor. Admission to “Images of Yesteryear: A Photographic Journey” is included with regular admission to the Hermitage Museum: $7 for adults, $5 for seniors, and $4 for children ages five through 12. Children age five and younger and museum members will be admitted free of charge. The museum and exhibit will be open to the public Wednesdays through Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m. Parking (continued from page 5) David Hals recently provided the committee with relevant information, including layouts of the area and scale sketches of the borough’s streets. The administrator said the committee will meet again within the next week to review the additional information. He noted that the committee will review its findings with the Ho-Ho-Kus Chamber of Commerce, which has been revitalized and has recently become a more active participant in borough affairs. The focus of the committee’s review is the four- to fiveblock downtown business district. Cirulli said the streets to be reviewed include Sycamore Avenue, Sheridan Avenue from Enos Place to Franklin Turnpike, Warren Avenue from Elmwood Avenue west, lower Franklin Turnpike, North Maple Avenue, First Street, and Brookside Avenue. The concept of a Parking Committee was proposed by Councilman Mongelli at an April council session. At that time, he pointed out the inconsistencies that now exist in the borough’s parking regulations. Mongelli suggested that Mayor Thomas Randall establish a committee that would be charged with reviewing and eliminating any lingering inconsistencies. The councilman also recommended that the committee meet to discuss the situation with the HoHo-Kus Chamber of Commerce. Asked for an example of an inconsistency, Mongelli last week pointed out that one side of a street might have one-hour parking, while the opposite side of the same street might have a longer limit. He explained that the goal is to make a conscious decision as to whether those limits make sense. He also said that some areas do not meet the requirements for sign placement. That is, the signs may be present, but are not properly spaced. Mongelli said the goal is to assess what the borough has, review what can change, and help the downtown businesses in the process. Councilman Kevin Crossley, who is the governing body’s liaison to the Ho-Ho-Kus Chamber of Commerce, is being kept apprised of the committee’s progress. J. CRUSCO