Thursday, June 2, 2011
Primary Election
Tuesday 7-June is primary election day in New Jersey. Voters are asked to choose candidates for the Republican,or Democratic parties to stand for the General Elections in November.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Memorial Day Parade 2011
Monday 30-May;
The Borough of Bogota held their annual Memorial Day parade. Starting on Palisade Ave,It made a left onto Main Street, crossing the Albert Graf Bridge making a right on to Elm Ave, Finally ending at Borough Hall on Larch Ave.
The parade was lead by the Bogota HS Marching Band with the Mayor along with members of the council and Board of Ed walking behind. Following the Mayor were the Men & Women who served in the Armed Services for who the parade is meant for. The parade also had the usual favorites like a colonial Fife and Drum Corp. The
Bergen Pipe Band, and The Newark Symphonic Band. The VFW ,and American Legion had their "Poppy Girls" Joss Coppcock-Huegal for VFW Post ##5561, and Savannah Griffin for American Legion #117. Local groups like the Bogota Base Ball Organization, Girls Scouts , And Boy Scouts.
All the services were represented The Bogota Police,Fire & Rescue Squad march as well as showing off there equipment. The other communities came to show there support for Bogota were Hackensack ,and Oakland with their Rescue Vehicles. The Palisade Park Marching Band, along men and trucks from the Ridgefield Park Fire Department.
The Borough of Bogota held their annual Memorial Day parade. Starting on Palisade Ave,It made a left onto Main Street, crossing the Albert Graf Bridge making a right on to Elm Ave, Finally ending at Borough Hall on Larch Ave.
The parade was lead by the Bogota HS Marching Band with the Mayor along with members of the council and Board of Ed walking behind. Following the Mayor were the Men & Women who served in the Armed Services for who the parade is meant for. The parade also had the usual favorites like a colonial Fife and Drum Corp. The
Bergen Pipe Band, and The Newark Symphonic Band. The VFW ,and American Legion had their "Poppy Girls" Joss Coppcock-Huegal for VFW Post ##5561, and Savannah Griffin for American Legion #117. Local groups like the Bogota Base Ball Organization, Girls Scouts , And Boy Scouts.
All the services were represented The Bogota Police,Fire & Rescue Squad march as well as showing off there equipment. The other communities came to show there support for Bogota were Hackensack ,and Oakland with their Rescue Vehicles. The Palisade Park Marching Band, along men and trucks from the Ridgefield Park Fire Department.
Memorial Day Program 2011
Monday 30-2011
The Borough of Bogota held their ceremonies to honour the Men and Women who have served the country in the Armed Services. As well as remembering those who are no longer with us. The program was held in front of Borough Hall,and opened to the public.
Lynn Teale opened the service by singing the Star-Spangled banner.Then the crowd was lead in the Pledge of Allegiance lead by Alex Hernandez of VFW Post #5561. Rev. Peter Olsen ,of trinity Lutheran Church gave the Invocation. Walter Croft, of American Legion post #117 had some introductory remarks ,the introduced Mayor Pat Mchale who welcomed those who had attended.
It was a small crowd who attended with a mixed of ages showing that the young veterans of the country most recent conflicts are standing with their older veterans , some who maybe Father ,or Grandfathers, to help honoured those who have given the ultimate sacrifice. The featured speakers were from local schools. Andrew Gilbert,& James Martin, from Bogota HS. Along with Patrick Caoile,& George Shaker from St.Joseph's gave their speeches on what Memorial Day meant to them. Then the names of the Veterans who are "absent" were read with poppy blossoms to comemoreate each lost comrade. A final tribute was paid to those who are listed as MIA as a wreath was layed at the POW-MIA Memorial in honour of William Ryan & Albert Graf, as Mike Sorrentino played "Amazing Grace"On the Bag Pipes. The Program ended with Fr. Richard Supple of St. Joseph's Church.
The Borough of Bogota held their ceremonies to honour the Men and Women who have served the country in the Armed Services. As well as remembering those who are no longer with us. The program was held in front of Borough Hall,and opened to the public.
Lynn Teale opened the service by singing the Star-Spangled banner.Then the crowd was lead in the Pledge of Allegiance lead by Alex Hernandez of VFW Post #5561. Rev. Peter Olsen ,of trinity Lutheran Church gave the Invocation. Walter Croft, of American Legion post #117 had some introductory remarks ,the introduced Mayor Pat Mchale who welcomed those who had attended.
It was a small crowd who attended with a mixed of ages showing that the young veterans of the country most recent conflicts are standing with their older veterans , some who maybe Father ,or Grandfathers, to help honoured those who have given the ultimate sacrifice. The featured speakers were from local schools. Andrew Gilbert,& James Martin, from Bogota HS. Along with Patrick Caoile,& George Shaker from St.Joseph's gave their speeches on what Memorial Day meant to them. Then the names of the Veterans who are "absent" were read with poppy blossoms to comemoreate each lost comrade. A final tribute was paid to those who are listed as MIA as a wreath was layed at the POW-MIA Memorial in honour of William Ryan & Albert Graf, as Mike Sorrentino played "Amazing Grace"On the Bag Pipes. The Program ended with Fr. Richard Supple of St. Joseph's Church.
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