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Bergenites always show up to support their friends and neighbors—especially when help is needed most. 1
BATTLE OF THE BADGES Several Bergen County police departments clashed in the annual Battle of the Badges softball tournament. The combined team of Mahwah and Franklin Lakes police officers took 1 home the trophy. 1 Back row, from left: John Rodriguez, Guido Bussinelli, Tim O’Hara, Greg Lehman, Robert Rapp, Jason Stepp, Tim Letavish, Kevin Herbert, Dennis Hill, Stephanie Hallihan, Eric Rosado, Frank O’Brien, Nick Klein, Mike Pellegrino, Denny Knubel. Front row: David Sinisi, Chris O’Brien.
The Oradell and River Edge police departments launched a junior police academy to teach youngsters the basics of policing. During the graduation ceremony, River Edge and Oradell firefighters and EMS personnel were on hand to show the junior recruits the departments’ trucks and equipment. 5–6 River Dell Junior Police Academy recruits check out the emergency equipment.
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The Dumont Police Department hosted a Bike Safety Skills Course event for Honiss School third and fourth graders. The students were taught how to properly maintain their bicycles, operate safely in roadways and ensure proper fit for their helmets. All 3 participants also received a free helmet. 2 Thomas McKeary, Steve Hassa, Dante Rufo 3 Rufo, Eric Abrahamsen, McKeary, Meliam Gonzalez
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BERGEN COUNTY CASA Bergen County CASA hosted a “Fore” the Kids Golf Classic at Edgewood Country Club. The event raised money to help Bergen County CASA continue its mission of helping abused and neglected children within the foster care system. 8 The team from Elevate Performance Therapy: Matthew Deziel, Michael Shohet, Doug Paik, Timothy An
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The Englewood Health Foundation’s Annual Golf Classic at Ridgewood Country Club raised more than $300,000, which will be used to benefit the many patients that the foundation serves. The Englewood Health Foundation runs events throughout the year where Bergenites can help others live happy and healthy lives. 4 The team from On The Mark Payments: John Verdon, Eric Marquez, Vic Bauer, Richard Spigai
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The Valley Hospital Auxiliary raised and donated $150,000 to the Ridgewood-based hospital. The donation, made possible through fundraisers and a golf outing, benefits the pediatric section of the Emergency Department and other programs. 7 David Bohan, Denise Downey
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Battle of the Badges (1), Dumont Police Department Bike Safety Skills Course (2–3), Englewood Health Foundation (4), River Dell Junior Police Academy (5–6), The Valley Hospital Auxiliary (7), Bergen County
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