October 16, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 5 Ho-Ho-Kus Trustees seek detailed plans for track & field by Jennifer Crusco Mary Ellen Nye, Ellen Walsh, and Cinzia D’Iorio, the three members of the Ho-Ho- Kus Board of Education who attended last week’s work session, have expressed inter- est in having the school district’s architect, Jerry Rubino from DiCara Rubino Archi- tects, take a closer look at the possible installation of an artificial turf field and a new track at Lloyd Field. Trustees Colleen Federer and John Buffa were not present at the meeting. Perry DiPiazza from FieldTurf presented the board with images of how the track and field could look, but a review of those graphics left the trustees wanting more specific details. School Business Admin- istrator/Board Secretary Thomas Lambe presented the trustees and Superintendent Deborah Ferrara with copies of the images, and discussed some of the options that had been presented. Ferrara pointed out that the board could tell Rubino that the district wants a render- ing of the best track possible in the space provided. She noted that Rubino would be able to provide a better visual representa- tion of the track and field. The superinten- dent indicated that the architect is already working on the district’s long-range facili- ties plan. Walsh said she had no problem with having the architect look at the field and provide a professional design. However, she pointed out that not all of the trustees were present. Nye noted that she was looking for more details. D’Iorio said she was in favor of proceed- ing with the architect’s involvement, and Nye added that Buffa was also likely to agree. Ferrara summarized, stating that the board is interested in the project and would (continued on page 15) Firefighters set Open House The Ho-Ho-Kus Volunteer Fire Depart- ment, in partnership with the Ho-Ho-Kus Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, will host an Open House on Sunday, Oct. 20 from 1 to 4 p.m., as part of National Fire Prevention Week. This annual event will be held at the Ho-Ho-Kus Firehouse, 52 Sheridan Avenue, and will provide hands- on opportunities for kids and adults to have fun while they learn about fire safety. Activities for kids will include live fire-hose target practice and an obstacle course, where children will receive tips on fire safety at each stage of the course. Children who complete the steps of the safety course will receive a junior fire- fighter badge and ribbon. Fire-safety education for adults will include demonstrations on the proper use of a home fire extinguisher. Adults will also e able to don fire gear and test their skills with a live fire-hose line. The day will feature exercises conducted by Ho- Ho-Kus firefighters to illustrate their advanced firefighting and live-saving capabilities, including a vehicle extrac- tion simulation. As always, firefighting coloring books and toy fire helmets will be distributed. “Sparky,” the Ho-Ho-Kus Fire Depart- ment mascot, will be on hand for auto- graphs and photos. Cider, doughnuts, popcorn, balloons, and rub-on tattoos also will be available. Since 1911, the Ho-Ho-Kus Fire Department has been fully staffed by vol- unteers, protecting lives and property. Officers introduced The Ho-Ho-Kus Public School recently introduced the Student Council officers for the 2013- 2014 school year. They are Tim Sweeney, Simas Chacar-Palubinskas, Sophia Serrao, and Keenan McAuliffe.