Wood-Ridge Memorial Foundation
to Honor Five at Annual Dinner Dance
Paul Calocino, President of The Wood-Ridge Memorial Foundation, has announced the names of the following five outstanding individuals that will be honored at the Foundation Dinner Dance next spring. If you or your family have been touched in a special way by being a past recipient for scholarship monies or by a personal experience with one of the honorees then please consider supporting this worthy cause.
Robert Talamini has served the community for many years in a variety of ways. He has been on the Wood-Ridge Board of Education for 16 years (14 years as president), a member of the Wood-Ridge Lions Club for 23 years, having served as president for one year, and currently a member of the Board of Directors. He has also chaired the club’s scholarship committee for 20 years and received a Melvin Jones Fellowship Award in 2009, the highest award the Lions have. Bob was also a member of the Recreation Commission for 10 years and has participated as a coach in every youth sport program in the community.
Ezio Altamura has been a dedicated public servant since he moved to Wood-Ridge 16 years ago. He has served on the borough council since 2000 having been re-elected four times. He has been a coach/manager/Board of Director and Division Coordinator for Little League, Soccer, Girls’ Softball and Biddy Basketball. He is beginning his tenth year as co-founder and President of the Wood-Ridge Middle School Track & Field Program. Presently, he is in his seventh year as a volunteer coach for the Bergen Academies Girls soccer program. He initiated several community involvement programs such as “Keep Wood-Ridge Beautiful” and Fall Fire Engine Rides for the children of the community. Ezio was recognized by the Girl Scouts of Bergen County in 2002, with their community award, and by The Wood-Ridge VFW Post 3616 and the Ladies Auxiliary in 2006 as their citizen of the year.
Also being honored are two kindergarten teachers
from The Catherine E. Doyle School.
Debra Pagliocca has taught in the Wood-Ridge School system for 31 years, at various levels, the last 15 years in kindergarten. She has been involved with many school and community activities during her years in Wood-Ridge including coordinating talent shows at the school, working with the cheerleaders, serving as an officer in the PTA, and teaching CCD. These are just a few of the many ways that Debbie has been an important role model in the lives of so many of our students.
Arlene DePalma , living in Wood-Ridge for 38 years (married for 40 years) and the mother of two (both of whom received Memorial Scholarship Awards when they graduated from WRHS) has been teaching for 34 years. Arlene was a member of the borough’s centennial committee as well as the Assumption Church 75 th anniversary committee. She taught CCD for Assumption Parish, was a Cub Scout Den Mother, and also a member of many school committees that helped mold and develop young minds. She was honored in Wood-Ridge as “Teacher of the Year” in 1996.
The final honoree is the late John Bischoff. John was teacher at Wood-Ridge High School and died last June after a tragic accident. It was quite apparent after hearing the way his family, friends, co-workers and students spoke of him that he was a special teacher and person. While he was taken away from us at far too early an age, his legacy will always be remembered by the students and all that knew him whom he was able to touch so deeply.
All of the proceeds from the dinner will be used to fund the annual scholarships awarded in June to graduating seniors. The Memorial Foundation has awarded over a million dollars since founded in 1962. This has only been possible with the support of the community.
The dinner will be at The Fiesta on Saturday March 24, 2012. A full course dinner with beer, wine and soda will be served. In addition, entertainment will be provided by the Alan Quinn Band. Tickets are $75.00 each and will be available after January 15 th. Please reserve the date and plan on supporting the Foundation and honoring these outstanding citizens. You may reserve your tickets by calling Chairman Jack Nagel (201) 641-2803 or by email janpro911@aol.com
*If you cannot attend the dinner donations of any amount are welcomed and may be mailed using the registration form.
Click here for registration form.
Press Releases Now Available Online
Press releases from the Borough of Wood-Ridge is now available online. You may access this new area by clicking on the "Press Releases" button on the left of your screen or click here.
Title:
Project "Keep Wood-Ridge Beautiful" a great success
Upcoming Meetings
Monday, Jan. 23rd
Local Assistance Board Reorganization Meeting 7:00 p.m., Borough Hall.
Wednesday, Feb. 1st
Zoning Board 7:00 p.m., Borough Hall.
Recreation Commission 7:30 p.m., Borough Hall.
Thursday, Feb 2nd
Municipal Court 5:30 p.m., Borough Hall.
Board of Health 7:30 p.m., Borough Hall.
Tuesday, Feb. 7th
Mayor & Council Executive Session 7:00 p.m., Borough Hall.
Monday, Feb. 13th
Library Board 7:00 p.m., Library
Thursday, Feb. 16th
Municipal Court 5:30 p.m., Borough Hall.
Tuesday, Feb. 28th
Mayor & Council Public Meeting 7:00 p.m., Borough Hall.
