Volleyball Awards

4-Dec.-2012
   On Sunday the Bergen Record announced it's All- North Jersey teams with three Lady Bucs making the First Team. They are Seniors Rebecca Kelemen , and Julia Topor. along with Junior Carly O'Sullivan. The Record also , fitting , named Bogota's Brad DiRupo as their Coach of the Year. Overall the Lady Bucs dropped  down to be the #2 ranked team in the State. Even if the one prized they could not get, a Tournament of Champions victory this is still a hard working team that is the Pride of Bogota.
    One of it's leaders Julia Topor may have been vocally  quiet on the court, but brought the team together in the pre-match huddles, which then carried over to her power, and skill on the court.  She led by example letting her kills set the tempo of many matches. And if she caught an opponent backing -up too much she had the skill set to softly drop a ball to the vacated spot.  In an early season game it was pointed out to her that she was one of the Senior's and should know what to do. With that she stood -up and show the way for her team to follow. The Record has called Ms Topor one of the most improved players in the state. She  worked well with setter Becky Kelemen, who knew where , and how to set-up the big hitters for the Lady Bucs. She could win points with her serve, and  save other with her defense.  Ms. Kelemen would stay in some matches that have have long been decided as a calming  influence  and mentor to the younger members of the team. Carly O'Sullivan after being a quiet Player of the Year last season grew more  into the role as a team leader. She found her voice with the team , to go with her skills, and power. Ms. O'Sullivan took control when it was need, by either with directions, or by her serve to put the Lady Bucs on a path to a win. And  always ready to take the hard shot to secure the point. Ms. O'Sullivan kept showing in ever match why, as a Sophomore, she was one of the best players in the State.
   Even with all their skills there needs to be someone pushing, teaching, and believing in the team. Coach DiRupo found the way to mold these players into a hard working team. In talking to Coach DiRupo if questioning a "one sided" victory he would explain about how hard the team worked. Or how they played together, for each other no matter who was on the other side of the net. He has coached them to straight State group 1 Championships, a victory in the Northern Valley Invitational at the beginning of the year. Had the first New Jersey team to win the Garden State Challenge, along with the first Group 1 school to  win the 38 year old Bergen County Tournament.
   For a small school Bogota Lady Bucs volleyball makes a big noise, for themselves and the Borough.

 2012 Coach of the Year Brad DiRupo with his team.

First Team Setter Rebecca Kelemen

First Team Outside  Hitter Julia Topor

First Team Outside Hitter Carly O'Sullivan

Three Time State Group 1 Champions

 
   

Fire Chief Election

3-Dec.-2012
  On Saturday 1- Dec. the Bogota Volunteer Fire Dept. held their annual elections to appoint a new Chief for the year 2013. In holding with tradition Current Chief Chip Griener was pleased to announce that Assistant Chief Dan Klima will be the Fire Chief for next year. The new Assist Chief will now be Jim Berthorld who is promoted - up from Battalion Chief.  Out going Councilman Michael Brophy, a member of Hook & Ladder Co. 1 was then appointed to be the New Battalion Chief. After the new appointees where sworn into duty by Mayor Pat McHale, presented out-going Chief Griener. He was first given a tradition former chief  badge for his past year of service. Chief Griener then received a  a photo montage of his year as chief in the form of a Maltese Cross. Then Council Brophy presented Chief Griener with a plaque from the Mayor & Council in recognition of the job he did in the past year. In Chief Griener own words it was a busier than normal year, as he lead the volunteer Fire Dept. for the past 12 months.
  In some of his final duties Chief Griener first presented the Chief Trophy to Engine Co. #1 as the top company of the four in the Borough. The next presentation was to Peter Fallier of H& L #1 for his work as chairman of the LOSAP committee. The passage of the LOSAP ordinance in the past year elections will give some members of the Borough volunteer services a reward for their of service to Bogota. For his final act as Chief Mr. Griener reactivated the Firefighter of the year Trophy. He was proud to present this to Lt. Joseph DiMauro of Engine Co.#1. Chief Griener talked about how Lt. DiMauro shows up to the  many calls of his company, as well as others when needed. How he is available to help the younger members of the Dept. , and push the Older ones. Along with making sure the equipment is in working order. I was also mentioned that he did not only preform his normal duties as a Firefighter during the recent Hurricane, and snow storm, but also took place in helping to clean -up afterwards even if his own home was still without power. These were only a few things that Chief Griener mentioned before asking Lt. DiMauro to come up to receive this award, and as he did all in attendance including all the members of Council, and the Mayor stood-up as one to show the Lieutenant that all his work has be noticed and appreciated. In accepting the award he could only get out a few words , and those were to thank Chief Griener, as well as his fellow Firefighters.
   At the start of the meeting Mayor McHale introduced a number of guest in attendance from the neighboring towns and thanked them for coming. Along with letting them know the assistance they proved when needed is always appreciated. In closing Mayor McHale took the time to thank Chief Griener personally, and collective all the Women and Men who have volunteered their time and effort in service to Bogota. He added that the Borough is working on ways to increase the number of volunteers for not only the Fire Dept. , but for the Rescue, and First Aid Squads, and the Auxiliary Police as well.
   Any one wishing to become a volunteer for one , or more of the Bogota Emergency Services should either call the Borough at  201-342-1736 ext 2007 or go to the Boroughs website at: www.bogotaonline.org/volunteers-needed/ 
  After the meeting there was a reception at the W.Broad St. Fire House, which also had a perforamnce by the Bergen County Firefighter Pipe Band.

Chief Griener (L) present new Chief Dan Klima with the Chief's badge. 

Dan Klima (L) presenting the Assist Chief Badge to Jim Berthorld

Jim Berthorld (L) presenting the Battalion helmet to Michael Brophy 

Mayor McHale swearing in Dan Klima as the new Fire Chief.

Mayor McHale swearing in Jim Berthorld as Assist Chief.

Mayor McHale swearing in Michael Brophy as Battalion Chief

New Chief Dan Klima (L) presenting Chief Griener a photo montage of his year of duty.

Councilman Michael Brophy (L) present a plaque to Chief Griener from
the Borough of Bogota in recognition  of his service.

Engine Co. #1 accepting the Chiefs Trophy for 2012

Peter Faller (L) accepting a plaque from Chief Griener for his work on  LOSAP

Lt. Joseph DiMauro (R) accepting the Firefighter of the Year Trophy from Chief Griener 

The Bergen County Firefighter Pipe Band playing at the reception .

 
   

Cinderella

1-Dec-2012
  Friday night The Bogota High School Drama Club had it's opening night of their adaption of a the fairy tale: "Cinderella- Once upon a Trial" There will be two more  performances presented today Saturday 1- Dec. The first will be a Matinee at 1:00p as well as an evening performance with ta 7:00p curtain time. Both will be at in the Auditorium of Bogota High School, located at  2 Henry Luthin Place in Bogota , NJ.
Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for Seniors and Students.

Modern Cinderella( Jessica Pobutkiewicz) & her Attorney (Emily Inserra)

1980's Cinderella being order around by the Step Sisters.

Fairy God Mother creating a Coach for Cinderella

"Thriller Dance" at the ball.

The Prince ( Kyle McDermott) with his Guards( James Lee & Caleb Hughes) 

80's Cinderella ( Nicole Urena)  & The Prince ( Kyle McDermott)

80's Cinderella ( Nicole Urena) with Stepmother (Ashley Gerhardt)

Modern Cinderella( Jessica Pobutkiewicz) & her Attorney (Emily Inserra) with Reporter ( Noah Gittleman)

 Stepmother (Ashley Gerhardt)

Fairy God Mother (Emily Inserra)

80's Cinderella ( Nicole Urena)