April 30, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 15 Chamber dedicates 5K Run/Walk to SSG D’Augustine The Seventh Annual Waldwick 5K Run/1 Mile Walk on Sunday, May 4th is being dedicated once again in memory of Marine SSGT. Joseph D’Augustine, with his initials, JD embedded within the 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, follow- ing 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. The 1 Mile Walk starts at 9:30am. Last year the event attracted over 700 participants, and Kowalski said this year he expects a much larger turnout. As of late last week, 500 runners and walkers had already preregistered, including the Mahwah Marine Moms. “It’s our way of giving back to the community of Waldwick. There’s no other way I can think of to bring everyone together for such a wonderful event, and there’s nothing like seeing hundreds of smiling faces cross the Finish line!” said Kowalski. Two DJs will entertain, and The Waldwick School of Rock will perform at the finish line, weather permitting. “It will be a lot of fun!” said Chamber President Michele Calise. Massage Envy Spa is returning for the fourth year as the Presenting Sponsor, and PSE&G, Oritani Bank, & Shop Rite of Ramsey/Inserra Supermarkets are the Platinum sponsors. In all over 60 businesses have signed on as sponsors. Massage Envy will offer complimentary chair and table massages to all participants. “We are very thankful to all our sponsors and partici- pants. It is they who make our efforts worthwhile,” said Calise. “Special thanks for the tremendous work of our Race Director, Stan Kowalski. He has worked tirelessly to make this a top notch event,” she added. Proceeds will be donated to the Sean Fisher Founda- tion and the Hope with Heart, both Waldwick-based heart charities; to the Staff Sergeant Joseph D�Augustine Memorial Fund as well as to Waldwick High School scholarships and to a number of volunteer and commu- nity organizations in Waldwick. Prizes will be awarded to male/female first, second and third place finishers. A $50 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 (15:17); Mollie Pozolo set the female course record at 19:37. For runners unfamiliar with the course or those wanting to refresh their memories, View the Race has prepared an explicit videotape of the actual course. The 4-5 min. narrated piece may be viewed at the new race website waldwick5k.com Pre-registered participants will receive commemo- rative tech t-shirts, and valuable goody bags will go to the first 475 registered runners and walkers. This year there are 14 age categories, and over $2,500 worth of awards and gifts is being given away, including valu- able watches and gift certificates. To see the awards visit http://waldwickchamber.com/2014-waldwick-5k-home- page/5k-awards Pre-race pickup of bibs, shirts and goody bags will take place on Saturday, May 3 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Waldwick Ambulance Corps building off Wyckoff Avenue. Same-day registration will be from 7:30 a.m. until 8:45 a.m. at the field. Registration forms may be picked up and dropped off at Kallman Travel, 20 Har- rison Avenue, Waldwick, NJ. For online registration or additional information, visit www.waldwickcham- ber.com or www.raceforum.com or call Kim Man- ziano at 201-693-6734. Please “Like” the Waldwick Chamber of Commerce on Facebook: http://www. facebook.com/pages/Waldwick-Chamber-of-Com- merce/170932866286445. “If you’re not running or walking in the event, please come down and cheer everyone on! We look forward to seeing everyone,” said Kowalski. The race director offered the following suggestions for participants and visitors: * Parking will be available at Waldwick Middle School and Waldwick High School lots (155 Wyckoff Ave.) Additional parking at the Village School and Forum School lots, which can be accessed from Monroe Ave. Parking will be prohibited on the 5K course streets. * A bag check will be available near the registration tent. * The Waldwick Warriors snack stand will be open for beverage and snacks sales. * Runners are asked to check the white board at the Servpro awards tent to see if they have won one of 46 quality prizes just for being part of the event. Winners must be present as prizes are drawn or their prizes will be donated to charity. * Stop by the Massage Envy Spa of Waldwick tent for a free stretch or massage * Please support the 5K winners at the awards cer- emony, which starts at 10:10 a.m.