Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • March 27, 2013 Ho-Ho-Kus Jottings Ho-Ho-Kus HSA Scholarships available The Ho-Ho-Kus Home and School Association will accept applications for three HSA scholarships through April 19. The scholarships, up to the amount of $1,500, will be awarded on the basis of scholarship, leadership, and community service. Graduating high school seniors who reside in Ho-HoKus and who have attended the Ho-Ho-Kus Public School for at least one year are eligible to apply. Applications are available at Ho-Ho-Kus Borough Hall at 333 Warren Avenue, the Ho-Ho-Kus Public School office on Lloyd Road, and the Northern Highlands Regional High School office on Hillside Avenue in Allendale. For more information, call Margie Wilderotter at (201) 739-5030. Church marks Easter season On March 28, Saint Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church will host its annual Seder Supper at 6:30 p.m. in the parish hall, 70 Sheridan Avenue in Ho-Ho-Kus. The menu, prepared by Devin Kreller Catering, includes roasted leg of lamb, bulgur pilaf, and vegetables. Desserts, wines, and non-alcoholic beverages will also be served. There will be a Passover program following Judeo-Christian traditions. Guests of all faiths are welcome. A donation of $20 per adult and $10 per child is suggested. To make a reservation for the Seder Supper, or for more information about the church, call (201) 444-5025. Garden Club offers scholarships The Ho-Ho-Kus Garden Club is currently accepting applications for its annual academic scholarship awards. The application deadline is May 1. To qualify, an applicant must be a current resident of Bergen County and an enrolled student who is studying or planning to study horticulture, botany, or environmental science. Returning students are encouraged to apply. Scholarships of up to $1,000 may be awarded. The Garden Club’s scholarship program was established in memory of Nina McNamara and Charles Anderson. It is supported by the club’s Annual Plant Sale, which is held in early May. For an application or information, call Sharon Gomez (201) 444-9127 or e-mail fsgomez@att.net. Learn about memory loss The Ho-Ho-Kus Seniors group meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month in the Hermitage Education Building at 335 North Franklin Turnpike in Ho-Ho-Kus. Beverages and desserts are served at noon, and programs begin at 1 p.m., or as noted. Residents age 55 and up are welcome to attend. On March 26, the group will hear “Understanding Memory Loss,” which will be presented by a New Jersey Alzheimer’s Association representative. Contact Joan at (201) 444-4896 for program information. Contact Sue at (201) 444-7235 for trip information. Chamber announces self defense seminar On March 30 Ho-Ho-Kus Chamber of Commerce member American Eagle will present a Street Survival Self-Defense Seminar: “Two Master Instructors – Two Weapons – Two Hours of Defensive Tactics.” The program will be held 2 to 4 p.m. at 500 Barrett Place. Martial arts masters and weapons experts Phil Ross and Guy Velella will present this defensive tactics workshop on how to survive gun and knife attacks. Attendees will train in the proper situational responses to various attack scenarios. Ross and Velella have over 70 years of combined training and real life experience. To register, visit http://philross. com/new/category/aemma-american-eagle-martial-artsaemma/aemma-events. Foundation announces fundraiser The Ho-Ho-Kus Education Foundation will hold its annual Dinner Dance and Auction on Saturday, April 20 at the Ridgewood Country Club. The event celebrates the 20th year of the organization, which has awarded over $1 million in grants to enhance the educational experience of children at the Ho-Ho-Kus Public School. The foundation is currently seeking donations of auction items. For more information, or to donate an auction item, contact Nan Norbitz Kelly at cnkelly@aol.com. Club host Bridge Party benefit The Woman’s Club of Ho-Ho-Kus will host its annual Bridge Party fundraiser on Friday, April 12. This event will be held at 12:30 p.m. at the Waldwick United Methodist Church at 25 Franklin Turnpike. The party will feature homemade desserts, coffee, tea, a prize basket fundraiser, and door prizes. Tickets are $15, and may be reserved by calling (201) 444-9389. Water deal (continued from page 3) prior experience. Also, this group neglected to explain that the first three water main breaks are included in base price of $590,000. Historically, our town has never exceeded 10 breaks in a year.” Food & Water Watch, Barra said, also warned of “worst service…sewage spills.” “What is most offensives is the scare tactic of ‘sewage spills,’” Barra said. “This contract NEVER included Allendale’s sewer system. Allendale’s water system is totally separate from our sewer system. Our sewage will be treated and the sewer system operated exactly as it is today.” Mayor Barra also commented on the Food & Water Watch statement that public to public partnerships were a better alternative by noting that United Water, which has worked with Allendale for a decade in emergency water supply, bid $590,000 on the annual contract, while Ridgewood Water bid $970,026 and Newark Water bid $1,018,190. “Be cautious of outside groups with an agenda who tend to sensationalize rather than be truthful,” Barra warned. Food & Water Watch is a non-governmental consumer advocate group that broke away from its parent group, Public Citizen, in 2005 and focuses primarily on food additives and health issues related to food and water.