April 24, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 15 The Sixth Annual Waldwick 5K Run/1 Mile Walk on Sunday, April 28 is being dedicated once again in memory of Marine SSG. Joseph D’Augustine, with his initials, JD embedded within the red heart which is at the center of the Run’s logo. “We added the JD inside the heart to symbolize that SSgt Joseph D’Augustine will always be in our hearts and never forgotten,” explained race Director Stan Kowalski. Sgt. D’Augustine, a Waldwick resident and graduate of Waldwick High School, was killed in action on March 27, 2012 while serving his second tour of duty in Afghanistan, following two tours in Iraq. The popular Run, which is USATF sanctioned as well as a NB500 Grand Prix event, gets underway at 9 a.m. at the Waldwick High School Track & Field. Chamber dedicates 5K Run/Walk to SSG D’Augustine Last year it attracted 621 participants, and Kowalski said this year he expects a record turnout of 800 runners and walkers. Two DJs will entertain. “I’m always amazed at how many hours of preparations go into planning the 5K Run. There is so much behind-the-scenes legwork that needs to get done in order for the ‘magic’ to happen. However, when you see the town come together, it truly makes all the hard work worth it,” said Chamber President Christine Figliuolo. Massage Envy Spa is returning for the third year as the Presenting Sponsor, and PSE&G and New Balance of North Jersey are the Platinum sponsors. In all 59 businesses have signed on as sponsors, for a total of $14,700 raised (not including race registrations).Others are donating food and services. Massage Envy will offer free pre- and post-mini massages at the track. Proceeds will be donated to the Sean Fisher Foundation and the Hope with Heart Camp, both Waldwick-based heart charities; to the Valley Hospital�s Butterflies program and to a number of volunteer organizations in Waldwick. Prizes will be awarded to male/female first, second and third place finishers. A $75 gift certificate will go to anyone who breaks the course record. The current record for the Waldwick 5K was set by Rob Nihen last year (15:33); Mollie Pozolo set the female course record at 19:37. The (continued on page 29) The financial success of the Waldwick Chamber of Commerce’s 5KRun/1 Mile Walk depends on its sponsors and participants. Blue Moon Mexican Cafe at 327 Franklin Avenue (Boulder Run Shopping Center) in Wyckoff is adding to that effort by sponsoring a post-5K Community Night on Thursday, May 2. The restaurant will donate 20 percent of all sales from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on that day to the 5K Run effort. Lunch, dinner, take-out and deliv- Blue Moon Mexican Cafe dining will add to 5K take ery, catering and gift cards are included. A coupon must be presented at the time the bill is paid. Coupons are available at Plaza Jewelers, 10 E. Prospect Street; Pascack Community Bank, 64 Crescent Ave.; and Kallman Travel, 20 Harrison Ave. The coupon will also be included in all the runnners’ goody bags and will be available at the athletic field during the 5K. Reservations will not be accepted. Tax and gratuity are excluded.