Oct. 22, 2010: The Boys & Girls Club inducts its third Hall of Fame group: Al Carline, John Gogick, Kent Bania, Ed Welsh, Gray Hughes, Rob Haraka, MaryAnn Godwin, Jennifer Paci, Steve Sokolewicz, Nicole Krzysik, Chris Karcz and Tom DiDonna. Oct. 24, 2010: The third annual John Samra Memorial Scholarship 5K Run Walk is held, sponsored by Clifton PBA 36 and the Clifton Roadrunners Club. Crossing the finish line first at City Hall is men’s winner Hector Rivera, who sets a new course record (16:06) and former CMM writer Alicia Feghhi for the women (23:14). Oct. 24, 2010: The Clifton Science and Technology Festival, organized by the BOE’s Michael Paitchell, takes place at CHS and Caldwell Airport. Oct. 24, 2010: Clifton holds its annual Halloween Parade and Harvest Fest.
Oct. 24, 2010: St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church in Passaic celebrates its 100-year anniversary.
Oct. 31, 2010: Jenny Sichel is the coxswain on the crew team representing the U.S. at the 2010 World Rowing Championships in Lake Karapiro, New Zealand, through Nov. 10. Sichel graduated CHS in 2008 and was the drum major of the Marching Mustangs, among her accomplishments.
Nov. 4, 2010: CCMS technology teacher John Greco, left, passes away suddenly at age 33 while on vacation with wife Karen Marie (Affinito). A ’95 CHS grad, Greco taught at the school for nine years. He was also head coach for Montclair State men’s lacrosse team. He is survived by his parents Susan and Albert, siblings Elizabeth and Robert. In a tribute to his legacy, CCMS students and teachers share memories. “He was the heart of the school,” wrote seventh grader Daniel Martinez. Other comments are featured in the December CMM. The John Greco Memorial MSU LAX Scholarship Fund is established in his honor and benefits CHS and MSU lacrosse players. Nov. 5, 2010: Clifton receives a $212,000 state grant to reward its recycling efficiency. Recycling Coordinator Al DuBois says Clifton is New Jersey’s fourth largest grant recipient.
Mustang Pride organizers before the Nov. 27 walk-a-thon, from left: Gary Anolik, co-president; Kim Renta, secretary; Gerard Scorziello, treasurer; Gloria Kolodziej, honorary Walk-a-Thon chairperson; Jennie Sekanics, Mustang Pride student representative and AnnMarie Genneken, co-president.
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Nov. 6, 2010: Assumption of the Holy Virgin Orthodox Church at 35 Orange Ave. celebrates the 75th anniversary with Great Vespers. On Nov. 7, The Right Reverend Michael, Bishop of N.Y. and N.J., celebrates the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy followed by a banquet. “I am only the fourth priest in (our) 75 year history, which is a true testament to the loving, charitable spirit of our parishioners,” said Pastor Rev. Stephen Evanina. “It’s a wonderful parish in a wonderful city.”