June 10, 2009 THE VILLADOM TIMES II, III & IV • Page 15 �������������������������� of the Wyckoff Township Committee said at last week’s meeting that Risseeuw has some firsthand experience as a beneficiary and a benefactor of local government. Mayor Joseph Fiorenzo remembered coaching Risseeuw as a member of an award-winning fifth grade basketball team, and praised the young man for becoming a junior fireman, maintaining a relationship with the Wyckoff Volunteer Fire Department established by his grandfather and carried on by his father, both of whom were present at last week’s meeting, along with Risseeuw’s mother. Committeeman Rick Alnor, a former fire chief, concurred that Risseeuw was following in a worthy tradition of service. “For those of us who have played a part in that, it makes it worthwhile for us each Wyckoff Sale Days June 11-12-13 Township honors Risseeuw as state-level finalist day,” Alnor said. Committeeman David Connolly said he remembered Risseeuw as an Eagle Scout due to his own involvement with Boy Scouting, and commended the whole family for service to the community. “It’s very important that the family sticks together, and you’ve got a great family,” Connolly told Risseeuw. Committeeman Rudy Boonstra praised Risseeuw for not being afraid to get involved with municipal activities. “We need young people within our municipality who get involved, and it’s a great thing to see,” Boonstra said. Wyckoff resident Sandra Van Alstine won a $1,000 scholarship in the New Jersey League of Municipalities contest in 1996. Thomas J. Risseeuw (center), finalist in the NJ State League of Municipalities Annual Louis Bay II Future Municipal Leaders Scholarship Competition with the Wyckoff Township Committee: David N. Connolly, Joseph B. Fiorenzo, Thomas J. Risseeuw, Richard C. Alnor and Rudolf E. Boonstra. by John Koster T.J. Risseeuw, a young Wyckoff resident who has already piled up a list of public service achievements, was honored by the Wyckoff Township Committee for advancing to the finalist level in a state essay contest with more than 40 communities sponsoring applicants. Risseeuw, an Eagle Scout and a junior fireman, was one of 15 New Jersey resi- dents to reach the finalist level in the New Jersey State League of Municipalities contest. There were three winners, one from Bergen County, and three other Bergen County finalists among the 15 high school seniors in the second tier. Risseeuw was the only finalist from Northwest Bergen County. The contest asks high school seniors to write a 500-word essay about what their local government does for them. Members eurica Storewide Sale June 11, 12, 13 201-848-5633 648 Wyckoff Avenue • Wyckoff NJ  BIRTHDAYS • WEDDINGS • RELIGIOUS OCCASIONS Moments Watch for Our ing Grand Open th Now Open Sale does not include special orders • No gift wrap on sale items BIRTHDAYS • WEDDINGS • RELIGIOUS OCCASIONS June 28 Unique GIFTS for everyone... and every MOMENT is a gift Favors, Invitations, Centerpieces, Rentals and more for Birthdays, Weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Baptisms, Communions... Exclusive Clothing Lines: • Lladro • Petit Bambini • Lelli Kelly • NAO • Joan Calabrese • Boy’s Suits • Heirlooms • Ben Sherman ...and more 377 Franklin Avenue, Wyckoff • 201-891-6800