For months, the members of the St. Philips Knights of Columbus Council 11671 have conducted their annual charity drive to raise $15,000. On May 17, at the group’s Award Night, the checks were presented to three organizations which serve Cliftonites: The Clifton Adult Opportunity Center, the North Jersey Training Center and the Department for Persons with Disabilities of the Paterson Diocese. For more details on St. Philips K of C, call Grand Knight Ray Lill at 973-472-1756. In addition to the donations, several other people were recognized that evening for a variety of reasons. They are listed below...
2006 St. Philips K of C Awards: Police Officer of the Year: Officer Randy Colondres. Fireman of the Year: Fireman Gregory Zahne. EMT of the Year: Fire Fighter Richard Lyons. Outstanding Accomplishment and Service Award: Steven Kishel and William Jones. Knight of the Year: Edward Kishel. Special Dedication from a Knight to his Council: John Cortez. C.C.D. Teacher of the Year: Sandy Bischak. Teacher of the Year: Maria Slader. Youth of the Year: Nick Albizati. For Support of the Community: Tom Hawrylko. For Dedication to the Youth of Clifton: David Santosuosso. Special Award for Service to Council: Arlene Pompeo. 2005 Essay Contest: Nick Mangone. Memorial Plaques: John Butz and Tony Guida 108 June 2006 • Clifton Merchant