Nutley Journal - June 2021

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Nutley EMT of the Year

VOL. 36 NO. 22

Nutley High School freshman Krisha Patel shows the rock she has decorated.

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Scouting for Food record

Ensuring ‘unity’ is written in stone — See Page 6

Vick named new coach

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By Amanda Valentovic Staff Writer Nutley Partners for Peace gathered again in Yanticaw Park to work on the next phase of its public art project, cleaning and decorating the rocks that will be used to build a sculpture that spells the word “unity.” The art piece will be displayed on the lawn not far from where the tables were set up in the park on May 7 to decorate the rocks, honoring Nutley’s status as the 223rd International City of Peace.

“We’re inviting people in Nutley to put a message of goodwill on a rock that will be a part of the sculpture,” Jill Fenske, the pastor of Franklin Reformed Church and a member of Nutley Partners for Peace, said in an interview with the Nutley Journal at the event. “They can draw a picture or write a few words or even just sign their name.”

Inspiration for the piece came from a similar project that Nutley High School students worked on in 2015, when international students from Honduras spent See PARTNERS, Page 8

Photos by Amanda Valentovic

From left, Marley Madureira, Maria Rozzi and Peggy Madureira decorate rocks at the Nutley Partners for Peace event in Yanticaw Park.

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Celebrating 500 years of Catholicism in the Philippines The Archdiocese of Newark, in conjunction with the Diocese of Paterson, is honoring the 500th anniversary of the first Mass in the Philippines with a yearlong jubilee celebration consisting of a special pilgrimage and several other cultural festivities that will enable Filipino parishioners to celebrate their faith.

Those participating in the pilgrimage will follow a replica of the jubilee cross — which Ferdinand Magellan erected at the first Mass in the Philippines 500 years ago — and statues of Santo Nino de Cebu and Our Lady of Manaoag as they travel each month to 12 churches with large Filipino populations throughout the Archdiocese.

The pilgrimage will include St. Raphael Church, 346 E. Mount Pleasant Ave. in Livingston, on June 6; Holy Trinity Church, 2367 Lemoine Ave. in Fort Lee, on July 4; Sacred Heart Church, 63 E. Main St. in Rockaway, on Aug. 1; Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 120 Prospect St. in Nutley, on Sept. 5; St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church, 220 E. Blancke St. in Linden, on Oct. 3; Our Lady of Mercy Church, 40 Sullivan Drive in Jersey City, on Nov. 7; and St. John the Evangelist Church, 29 N. Washington Ave. in Bergenfield, on Dec. 5.

Additionally, all parishioners are invited to attend a celebration of Saint Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila and Saint Pedro Calungsod at Newark’s Sacred Heart Cathedral Basilica in September, followed by the observance of Simbang Gabi at the cathedral on Dec. 14. Then, in March 2022, Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, archbishop of Newark, will celebrate an anniversary Mass commemorating the Gospel’s arrival in the Philippines on March 31, 1521.

Tobin recently wrote a pastoral letter acknowledging the exemplary faith of Filipino Catholics around the world, including the 46 priests and 56,361 parishioners within the Archdiocese of Newark.

choir, readers, Eucharistic ministers, catechists and volunteers in so many parish activities. They enrich their parishes with a rich array of beautiful cultural and religious traditions. In countries where the practice of the Christian faith is difficult, even dangerous, I have witnessed courageous Filipino Catholics who find ways to come together and worship.”

To accommodate such fervent devotion, the Archdiocese has incorporated Filipino religious traditions into the jubilee cross pilgrimage. Each month, the church hosting the cross will highlight one Filipino faith expression or popular devotion, such as Flores de Mayo, the monthlong May festival celebrating Mary. Pilgrims are encouraged to call each parish to inquire about its celebration plans.

“It’s like finding home away from home,” said the Rev. JM Manolo A. Punzalan, the pastor of the Immaculate Conception Church in Mahwah who spearheaded the pilgrimage. “Even though they’re here, they can still celePhoto Courtesy of the Archdiocese of Newark brate the richness of our culture and tradition as Filipino Pictured is a replica of the Jubilee Cross and Catholics.” statues of Santo Nino de Cebu and Our Lady After attending Mass in the cross’ presence, particiof Manaoag. These items will be coming to pants can have a special Pilgrim Passport stamped by a Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 120 church representative. Passports that have been stamped Prospect St. in Nutley, on Sept. 5 as part of at least 10 times will be entered into a raffle at the pilgrimage’s end in March 2022. Prizes include pilgrimage the Archdiocese of Newark’s celebration of trips to the Holy Land for two separate winners.

500 years of Catholicism in the Philippines.

“So many Filipinos dream of one day making it to the “Today, millions of Filipino migrants present in Holy Land, but it is often not financially possible,” Punsome 200 countries share the gift of faith they have zalan said. “This is a way of letting them go for that goal received,” Tobin said. “In their new homes, Filipinos while joyfully bringing Filipinos together to celebrate the faithfully live their Christian faith, often in unassuming gift of faith and inspire them to give it to others.” and unheralded ways. They preach the Gospel by their To request a Pilgrim Passport, inquire at one of the actions. In parishes and communities, they take an participating churches or contact Punzalan at 973-570active part in worship while serving as members of the 6088 or fr.manolo@iccmahwah.org.

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Photos by EmilyAnn Jackman

Nutley Emergency Rescue Squad member and Elizabeth Fire Department EMS supervisor Michael Barrett, center, is presented with the Nutley EMT of the Year award on Saturday, April 24, by Nutley Rotary Club Vice President–elect John Monaco, left, and Nutley Rotary Club President Dorothy Huey, right.

Barrett named Nutley EMT of the Year for heroism

By EmilyAnn Jackman Staff Writer Michael Barrett, the EMS supervisor of the Elizabeth Fire Department, as well as a member of the Nutley Emergency Rescue Squad, showed heroism in February when he fearlessly rushed into a burning apartment building and saved a disoriented Elizabeth resident who had sustained firstand second-degree burns. The off-duty EMS supervisor’s quick thinking saved the person’s life. In recognition of Barrett’s heroism, the Nutley Rotary Club honored him at the Nutley Emergency Rescue Squad building with the Nutley EMT of the Year Award on Saturday, April 24.

“I am being given the EMT of the Year Award for an off-duty save in the city of Elizabeth,” Barrett said April 24. “I’m an EMS supervisor in the city of Elizabeth Fire Department, and I was leaving my shift. I work a noon to midnight shift, and I was on my way home from work at midnight. I noticed an apartment building that was on fire. It just happened to be the one bedroom that caught my eye, for some reason, and, when I pulled up in front of the building, I noticed the room was on fire but there were no smoke alarms or fire alarms going off. I called my dispatch center, because it was in my city. I told them there was a working fire.

“I parked my car up the road, so I wasn’t blocking any apparatus, and I started to go around the building, knocking on doors and ringing doorbells, to alert anyone inside of the building,” he continued.

“I found an open door in the back of the building with some smoke coming from the stairs, so I just went up the stairs, to the point where I’m yelling, ‘If anyone is there, can you hear me?’ I got up to the top of the staircase and there was a smoke level about a foot off the ground. I had a flashlight, shined it and didn’t see anyone, while I was yelling that the building was on fire and to leave the building.”

It wasn’t until when he was about to

leave the building that Barrett said he found someone. After a brief struggle, Barrett was able to get himself and the victim to a safe place.

“I was about to turn around and get out when I shined my light back down the hallway and I saw a pair of sneakers walk by through the smoke,” Barrett said. “I yelled at whomever it was at the time that the building was on fire and they needed to leave, but he didn’t respond. I ran up the stairs and found him. He was a little resistant to come out. I didn’t know if it was because he was inhaling smoke or couldn’t see. I removed him from the building and got him outside. I noticed that his hands were burned and his skin was peeling.

“I called for dispatch again and told them I had a burn victim and requested a medic unit,” he continued. “He said someone else was still inside the building, who was found in the basement of the building by firemen. I brought him to the front of the building, but, by then, I started suffering from the smoke inhalation from getting him out. The fire units came and they pulled me aside, because I was coughing and was suffering from the smoke inhalation. I went to the hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation for a few hours and then I went home.

“The gentleman that I removed was taken to Saint Barnabas Burn Center for first- and second-degree burns on his hands and legs, and first- and seconddegree burns on his face and neck. After I pulled him out and brought him to the front of the building, I didn’t see him after that, because I was out of commission, coughing and spitting up smoke, and they got me out of the way while help was arriving,” he added.

According to Barrett, the man who was found in the basement of the building had just stepped out of the shower and wasn’t aware that the room above him was on fire. Another person was removed

through a second-floor window with the help of a ladder truck.

Barrett, not the biggest fan of the spotlight, said he doesn’t think of himself as a hero. But the story has gained a life of its own on social media. Due to his heroics, Barrett has been nominated for the New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association Valor Award and other accolades. “‘A hero’ is what everyone is calling me,” Barrett said. “I called it in soon enough that people got there before the fire broke out and spread through the rest of the building. They got the other victims out. It’s been overwhelming, because everyone has Facebook, and they created a Facebook post and this story spread like wildfire. It went everywhere and was shared probably 1,000 times.”

Barrett said that, in addition to being nominated for the FMBA Valor Award and being named Nutley EMT of the Year, he received a resolution from Elizabeth for his actions that day. Although he’s thankful for the recognition, he insists it isn’t necessary, pointing out that people are trying to save lives every day in hospitals, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.

But Nutley Rotary Club President Dorothy Huey said that when she heard about Barrett’s valiant efforts, she knew he deserved to be honored.

“There’s a new award to recognize and honor heroes in our community,” Huey said April 24. “I didn’t know of any heroes, so I put it out to my club, and John (Monaco) was the only one that knew about Mike Barrett rescuing someone from a burning building. He took charge and applied for the award from the district and we received it. I think it’s something that’s wonderful, especially in this time when we need something uplifting to distract us from everything that’s been going on.

“We’re having a virtual district conference in May, and we’re going to send pic-

tures to them and they’re going to make a video with other heroes from other clubs and honor them at the virtual Zoom conference,” she continued. “Hopefully, he’ll be watching at that time and be recognized. He’s invited, and they want him to be on there.”

Nutley Rotary Club Vice President–elect John Monaco, who organized the small ceremony and applied for the award, said Barrett’s heroism came of no surprise to him.

“I’ve known Michael for over 40 years, and this doesn’t surprise me,” Monaco said April 24. “His heart is just his heart. He didn’t think about himself; he thought about saving lives, and he put his whole adrenaline forward and he went for it. I give him a great deal of credit, because he could’ve really suffered problems. But to save a life and do what he did, he deserves it all.

“When I read about what he had done, that’s when I brought it to the club, and, since he is a member of the squad, I felt we should honor him also,” he continued.

“It’s amazing that he did what he did, and he ended up in the hospital for smoke inhalation. He refused to stay overnight and walked out. But that’s Mike. He wanted to get back. He’s good people and he deserves it.”

Barrett’s wife, Michelle Barrett, said she was proud of her husband, adding that, while she understands why he isn’t partial to the limelight, he deserves the praise due to his fearlessness.

“This is way out of his comfort league, and he would not want to be recognized and I’m just really glad that he is,” she said April 24. “He has always been a hero, and I’m just glad people are now seeing it for themselves.

“I work in the field as well and it’s just a job for us to do,” she continued. “We love what we do, so we don’t feel as if we’re being a hero. We’re just doing a job, just like everyone else does. But I am very proud of him.”

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The show must go on for Nutley High performers

Photos Courtesy of Nutley Music Boosters Association

The winter guard and percussion students at Nutley High School put on an amazing show May 13 for their families and friends.

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Scouting for Food sets record collection in 2021 The recent massive food drive conducted by Nutley Boy Scout Troop 147 and Cub Scout Packs 141 and 142 saw a record collection for the Nutley Food Pantry, which is housed at the Nutley Family Service Bureau office on Chestnut Street. According to a press release, 44,147 food items were collected — up more than 10,000 from the previous high of 34,065 collected two years ago. That amounts to a 30-percent increase. In 2013, the total was just 10,653. The program held its first collection in 2007, gathering 3,405 items.

“This was an exhausting day but a great way to teach the Scouts, especially the young Cub Scouts, the meaning of helping others,” said former Nutley Commissioner Walt Smith, Pack 141 and project chairperson. “I thought we had reached our maximum potential with 2019’s incredible total of 34,065, but this year was amazing. The need this time of the year is especially great.

“We were able to reach this remarkable total because our Scouts in Nutley worked extra hard to try to deliver a bag to every house. A major effort was made to coordinate coverage of all streets in town,” he continued. “The Scouts would like to thank the Nutley community for generous donations to help those in need in our town. The post-pandemic response from the community was fantastic.”

The 2021 campaign was launched the weekend of April 24, when Scouts distribute bags to residences in Nutley. The

event’s organizing committee counted the number of houses on every street and then assigned a Scout to each of the 8,600 homes to drop off a bag. The Scouts returned to the residences the following week to retrieve the bags, which residents had filled with donated nonperishable food items. Trader Joe’s donated the bags.

The donations were then delivered to the collection site at the Nutley Masonic Lodge on Chestnut Street. Many of the bags of food are being stored at the township annex on Bloomfield Avenue; dozens of volunteers are working every day to transport the huge inventory to the food pantry. Some items will temporarily be stored at other locations. Boy Scouts from Troop 147 coordinated the reception of food items, along with Scout leader Monica Suarez, food pantry manager Peggy Conca, and more than 100 other NFSB volunteers and board members.

Scouts were also stationed outside Nutley Park ShopRite on May 1 to accept donations from residents. More than 1,000 items were donated there.

“I want to congratulate the Boy Scout Troop and Cub Scout Packs for their leadership in organizing their respective groups to make the project a tremendous success and to the many Nutley Family Service Bureau volunteers for their valuable help at the pantry,” Smith said.

The organizing committee, chaired by Smith and Suarez, included Conca; Pack See SCOUTS, Page 22

Photos Courtesy of Walter A. Smith and Nutley Family Service Bureau

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Partners for Peace engage community in project (Continued from Page 1) time in Nutley and painted a street mural in town. A year later they returned to the United States and made another mural at the United Nations headquarters in New York City.

“We’re excited about the project,” Fenske said. “I don’t know anyone who doesn’t want peace. We hope everyone will participate, whether they live in Nutley or work in Nutley.”

A date isn’t yet set for the unveiling of the sculpture, but the goal is for it to be sometime this fall. Nutley Partners for Peace worked with the Essex County

Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs to find a place for the piece; Yanticaw Park is county property.

Fenske said there will be more opportunities to decorate a rock at the park throughout the summer before the sculpture starts to be constructed. Materials will be provided. Donations for the project can be made by contacting Nutley Partners for Peace at www.facebook.com/NutleyPartnersForPeace, 973-284-4929 or nutleypeacerocks@gmail.com.

“It’s a lasting testament to the community,” Fenske said. “We’re going to need a lot of rocks.”

Photos by Amanda Valentovic

Participating at the Partners for Peace event are: above, Emily Slane, left, and Gail Gotto; below left, Delilah Roselli, left, and Jason Wrege; and below right, Shawna Lewis, left, and Nia Holder.

Above and below, rocks are painted by members of Nutley Partners for Peace and community members.

Above, Aiden LoMonaco focuses on decorating his rock. Below, from left, Zara, Mana and Yuna Mehdizadeh participate.

Above, Nutley Partners for Peace clean rocks to be painted.

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Remembering a Hero For Memorial Day, I’d like to remember my dad, Corporal John X. Bezerra of the U.S. Army. He was chosen to be Grand Marshall for Nutley’s Memorial Day parade in 2020. Unfortunately, my dad passed away this March from Covid pneumonia. Shortly after he passed, I had the sad task of settling some bank issues for my mom and I needed to show this man at the bank my dad’s death certificate. When he saw my father’s name “John Xerfan Bezerra,” he stared at the paper and then tears came to his eyes as he realized that his customer, his friend, had passed. This man’s reaction was a testament to my father’s presence as a person. I knew it existed, but I had no idea how many people he actually affected.

My father John, or “JX”, was a great man for so many reasons. He came from Brazil in 1969 and immediately enlisted in the Army and served 2 consecutive tours in Vietnam. He worked on the Pennsylvania Railroad for over 30 years. And after retiring, he continued public service by helping his fellow veterans through various military organizations including the Military Order of the Purple Heart. He believed in helping as many veterans as possible. And he believed in bringing those veterans and the community together by helping make his home town of Belleville, a Purple Heart city.

He was a dedicated husband to my mother for almost 50 years. He did so much for me, my siblings and our children, his beloved grandchildren. He has done so much for his family, friends and country. If you met him, you instantly made a friend. And that’s what he was: a friend for life. And if he loved you, then you were truly blessed.

Thank you dad for your service to this nation, this community and for being a hero and the best friend and father anyone could ask for. You are truly loved and missed everyday.

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SHINING STARS — In early May, John H. Walker Middle School recognized its ‘star students’ with special lawn signs in front of the building.

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U.S News ranks New Jersey’s public high schools U.S. News & World Report recently released its 2021 rankings of public high schools. In addition to a national list, U.S. News compiled a ranking of New Jersey high schools, looking at 424 public high schools.

The rankings were established by measuring six ranking indicators: college readiness, college curriculum breadth, math and reading proficiency, math and reading performance, underserved stu-

dent performance, and graduation rate.

New Jersey high school students are assessed in math and English language arts via the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers, or PARCC, exams.

The New Jersey rankings are as follows for public high schools in Essex County: Glen Ridge High School at No. 14; Millburn High School at No. 15; Livingston High School at No. 16; Science

Park High School in Newark at No. 20; Technology High School in Newark at No. 35; Columbia High School in Maplewood at No. 48; West Essex High School in North Caldwell at No. 63; Montclair High School at No. 78; Verona High School at No. 79; East Orange STEM Academy at No. 96; James Caldwell High School in West Caldwell at No. 108; West Caldwell Tech at No. 111; Great Oaks Legacy Charter School in Newark at No. 123; Essex

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County Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology in Newark at No. 139; Essex County Newark Tech at No. 147; Nutley High School at No. 157; West Orange High School at No. 169; Cedar Grove High School at No. 173; Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School in East Orange at No. 174; Arts High School in Newark at No. 201; Bloomfield High School at No. 234; North Star Academy Charter School of Newark at No. 262; American History High School in Newark at No. 271; Bard Early College High School in Newark at No. 274; Orange High School at No. 275; Belleville High School at No. 277; Team Academy Charter School in Newark at No. 325; and University High School in Newark at No. 337.

Not receiving individual ranks but placed in the Nos. 350 to 406 range are Barringer High School in Newark, Central High School in Newark, Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark, East Orange Campus High School, East Side High School in Newark, Irvington High School, Lead Charter School in Newark, Malcolm X. Shabazz High School in Newark, Marion P. Thomas Charter School in Newark, People’s Preparatory Charter School in Newark, Weequahic High School in Newark and West Side High School in Newark.

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Kingsland Colonels defeat Flemington Neshanock The Kingsland Colonels of Nutley won a hard-fought baseball game against the Flemington Neshanock Base Ball Club on May 15 at Yanticaw Park. The final score was 9-7 at this sixth annual game.

The Neshanock travel across New Jersey during the spring and summer playing baseball clubs using rules from the 1860s.

The biggest difference: no mitts! All fielders play barehanded.

The Flemington Neshanock team uses authentic replicas of 19th-century equipment and wears 19th-century uniforms.

At right, members of the Kingsland Colonels of Nutley prepare to partake in a game of baseball played by 19th-century rules.

Despite having to play barehanded against a team that plays every weekend, the Colonels pulled out a win, 9-7.

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IN MEMORIAM • BRANCO – Antonio Paulo, of Pittstown, formerly of Newark, Belleville and Union; May 10. Senior engineering executive, husband, father, brother, uncle, 68.

• BRUZZI – Joseph, of Vero Beach, Fla., formerly of Nutley; May 1. Machinist for Howmedica Corp., in Rutherford. Widower, father, brother, grandfather, 74.

• CANDURA – Ellen Marie, of Budd Lake, formerly of Buffalo, N.Y., and Belleville; May 2. Wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, 70.

• CANELLA – Frances Bianca, formerly of Belleville; May 8. Mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, 92.

• CAPRIGLIONE – Arnold, of Belleville; May 12. Widower, father, grandfather, great-grandfather. Centenarian. Was 103.

• CHIN – Jong Ting, of Nutley; May 2. Born in China, owned and operated several laundry services in Bloomfield. Loved to cook and garden. Was 92.

• COMNOS – Eleanor F., of Belleville; April 24. Retired laboratory technician, Lens Mode in Millburn. Wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, 76.

• CONTE – Gerardo “Gerry,” of Nutley, formerly of Italy; April 30. Retired screen supervisor for PNC in Nutley. Husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, 63.

• D’INNOCENZIO – Antoinette L. “Toni,” of Upper Montclair, formerly of Belleville; May 15. Business owner, widow, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, 93.

• FROHLING – Sheila P., of North Caldwell, formerly of Nutley; May 1. Montclair public health nurse. Enjoyed bird watching, nature. Wife, mother, grandmother, 85.

• HEIBERT – Eleanor, formerly of Belleville; May 17. Was a swimming instructor at the YMCA in Montclair, Eucharistic minister, lector. Widow, mother, 90.

• MALONE – Richard G., of Nutley, formerly of Newark; April 25. Audio-visual technician, American Sign Language instructor. Father, uncle, great-uncle, 86.

• MASI – Ron, of Belleville; May 7. Executive manager, Colonnade Apartments in Newark. Served at St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church in Belleville. Brother, uncle.

• WAECHTER – Diane Marie, of Belleville; April 23. Teacher. Afterward employed at Abbot’s Drugs in Belleville. Wife, mother, sister, aunt, cousin, 69.

• WASILEWSKI – Warren T., of Bayville, formerly of Nutley; May 9. Korean War Army vet. Business owner, master plumber. Husband, father, great-grandfather, 87.

• ZACCONE – Joyce Ann, of Wanaque, formerly of Belleville, Bloomfield and Wayne; May 3. Sold Tupperware. Mother, sister, grandmother, 72.

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STUDENT UPDATE Gold key for Sullivan Shane Sullivan, of Nutley, is among the 2021 Gold Key Honor Society inductees for the academic year 2020-2021 at Emer-

son College, located in Boston, Mass. Sullivan is pursuing a major in media arts production and is a member of the Class of 2021.

The Gold Key Honor Society is an interdisciplinary organization founded at Emerson College in 1962 in order to recognize and encourage outstanding academic achievement. Membership in the society is extended to juniors in the top 5 percent and seniors in the top 10 percent of their class who have earned at least 48 credits at Emerson.

top 7 percent of the junior class, top 10 percent of the senior class or top 20 percent of the graduating master’s class. The university’s chapter of the honor society was established in 1997.

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Kirby inducted into PKP

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Dennis Kirby Jr., of Nutley, was recently initiated into the honor society of Phi Kappa Phi at Rochester Institute of Technology, located in Rochester, N.Y. Kirby is among approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership.

Gabriela Santos, of Nutley, has been named to the president’s list at Southern New Hampshire University for the winter 2021 term, and Michael Gilyard, of Belleville, has been named to the dean’s list.

Full-time students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.7 or better are named to the president’s list.

Full-time students who have earned a minimum GPA of 3.500 to 3.699 are named to the dean’s list.

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FEEDING OUR HUNGRY — The Nutley Family Service Bureau food pantry gratefully accepted a sizable number of shelf-stable items, which were collected in a recent John H. Walker Middle School food drive, headed by special education teacher Cheryl Kozyra, left, and Dave Johnston, right.

The teachers were thanked personally by NFSB Executive Director Katherine Carmichael, center.

Lauren Holden, of Nutley, was among the 32 University of Scranton students inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma, the business honor society, and among the 20 Scranton students inducted into Mu Kappa Tau, the national honor society for marketing. Holden is a junior pursuing a marketing degree at the Jesuit university, located in Scranton, Pa. To be considered for induction to Beta Gamma Sigma, students must rank in the

Vernekar earns degree Amit Madhukar Vernekar, of Nutley, earned a Master of Science in information technology from the University of Maryland Global Campus. The university held a virtual commencement on May 15 for more than 5,500 graduates of the Class of 2021.

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Bringing life to Nutley VFW property with plants It was another amazing day at the Nutley Veterans of Foreign Wars with help beautifying the property from the Rotary Club of Nutley and Nutley High School Interact Club student volunteers.

On May 16, with the help of the Rotary and volunteers, the VFW was able to bring new life to the recently renovated flagpole area by adding plants, plaques and flags, representing each military branch. Volunteers also worked on lawn thatching, flower planting, bricklaying and other lawn care, chipping away at a large mound of dirt.

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BULLETIN BOARD Robert Schoeber Memorial Rotary Golf Classic The Rotary clubs of Belleville and Nutley will host the Robert Schoeber Memorial Rotary Golf Classic on Wednesday, June 2. Schoeber was a longtime, influential member of Nutley Rotary and started this outing some time ago. It is now played in his honor.

The shotgun start event will be held at Farmstead Golf & Country Club, 88 Lawrence Road in Lafayette. The admission fee includes a round of golf, lunch, green fees, cart, prizes and dinner.

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The Nutley Educational Foundation will hold its “Sip, Savour & Support” fundraiser on Thursday, June 17, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Kingsland Manor, 3 Kingsland St. in Nutley. Admission is charged.

The NEF is a volunteer, nonprofit organization based in Nutley. NEF’s goal is to create exceptional learning opportunities for Nutley students by funding programs and initiatives that fall outside the school budget. Funding comes from corporate donations, matching gifts, grants, Blood drives in Essex Co. small businesses, families or individuals, New Jersey Blood Services will con- and support of events such as the annual duct the following blood drives in Essex “Sip, Savour & Support,” where they County: Thursday, June 3, from 1 to 7 announce and showcase the winners of p.m. at Livingston Mall, 112 Eisenhower their funding grants.

Parkway in Livingston; Sunday, June 13, For more information about NEF, visit from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the YMCA–Civic www.nutleyef.org.

House, 13 Jefferson Ave. in Maplewood; and Monday, June 14, from 1 to 7 p.m. at Bedford Golf Classic Knights of Columbus No. 2346, 150 The Bedford Golf Classic, a golf tournaChestnut Ave. in Nutley. ment and fundraiser for the Nutley FamiTo donate blood or for information on ly Service Bureau, will be held Monday, how to organize a blood drive, call 800- July 12, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Glen 933-2566 or visit Ridge Country Club. For more informawww.nybloodcenter.org. tion and to register, visit https://nutleychamber.com/wpPhoenix Center gala content/uploads/2021/05/ThBedfordThis year, the Phoenix Center will cele- GolfClassicflyer.pdf. brate 30 years of educational excellence at a virtual fundraising gala on Saturday, Survivors walk in Nutley June 5, at 6 p.m. The center is also honorNutley Thriving Survivors Inc. will ing Columbia Bank Foundation and its hold its annual “Celebration Walk” on president and CEO, Tom Kemly. The Sunday, Oct. 3, beginning at John H. evening will feature silent auctions, prizes Walker Middle School in Nutley, and its and more.

“Celebration Brunch” on Sunday, Oct. 24, To reserve a spot, visit https://e.gives- at the Glen Ridge Country Club. There is mart.com/events/ipz/. no charge for the brunch for survivors, or “thrivers,” as the organization calls them, Rock Hunger IV is back and one guest of their choosing.

Nutley Family Service Bureau’s live For more information, visit www.nutshow Rock Hunger IV is back and will leythrivingsurvivors.com. take place at the Old Canal Inn, 2 E. Passaic Ave. in Nutley, starting at 1 p.m. on Nutley Rotary introduces Saturday, June 5. The concert will feature The Attic, The Adventures of Matte Black, What’s Up calendar Drunk Uncles, The Sticky Wickets and Nutley Rotary has introduced its new The Porch Rockers. Sponsorships are What’s Up Nutley Community Calendar, an available now. online community events calendar, to help Light fare, cash bar and chance for Nutley citizens learn about and plan events. prizes will be available. All proceeds beneWhat’s Up Nutley Community Calenfit NFSB programs, including the food dar invites all Nutley nonprofit organizapantry. To buy tickets, become a sponsor tions, Nutley schools and the township of or make a donation, visit Nutley to post events, meetings and nutleyfamily.org/rock-hunger/. fundraisers.

The calendar is accessible online to Flea market in Nutley everyone and can easily be accessed on There will be a flea market at the Nut- computer, tablet or mobile device at ley Masonic Lodge, 175 Chestnut St., on www.whatsupnutley.org. The calendar Saturday, June 5, and Sunday, June 6, also has a Facebook page where events from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will can be posted and shared. include a 50/50 raffle. Items for sale will Members of Nutley’s nonprofit organiinclude toys, clothing, accessories, shoes, zations may suggest an event through the

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Vincent Church events Vincent United Methodist Church, located at 100 Vincent Place in Nutley, has reopened for worship on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. The service will also be broadcast live each week on the church’s Facebook page and be available by call-in. There will be a health screening for all in-person attendees each week. Inperson attendees must wear masks and adhere to social distancing guidelines.

Children will be required to stay with their parents throughout their time in the building. Sunday School and nursery care are not currently available. There will be socially distanced seating in the sanctu-

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The church will present “Proverbs: Pathways to Wisdom,” an online study group based on a book by Dominick S. Hernandez. It is being held via Zoom on Monday mornings at 9:30 a.m. The study will help participants make a deeper connection to the wisdom of Proverbs. To participate, contact the church office for more information.

The “Reflection” small group meets after church every week by video conference. The purpose is to reflect on the sermon and how to live out the message, and to be in fellowship with and pray for one another. The meeting is led by pastoral assistant Win Shin on Sundays from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Zoom. Contact the church office for more information.

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AT THE LIBRARY Nutley Public Library, 93 Booth Drive in Nutley, holds events for residents of all ages. For more information, visit nutleypubliclibrary.org or contact library@nutleynj.org.

Temporary hours of operation, which are subject to change according to the circumstances, are as follows: Contact-free pickup continues at the main entrance on Mondays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; the building is open to the public for browsing and borrowing on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Order requests can be made online at nutley.bccls.org or by phone at 973-667-0405, ext. 2604; systemwide hold service has resumed. Patrons must wear a mask and respect social-distancing rules when they arrive to pick up materials.

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Teen virtual volunteering Volunteering is a great way for teenagers to stay busy or to fulfill community service requirements. Previous volunteer or work experience is not required for this program, which runs through May. Candidates must have good communication and teamwork skills, a positive attitude, and dependability. This is for teenagers ages 13 to 18 who are in high school.

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Oregano: beauty, scent, taste and more I love oregano — on pizza, in cooked dishes, in salads and in my garden. In the past I have grown pots of common oregano, or Origanum vulgare subspecies hirtum, to provide myself with ample quantities to dry for winter cooking. This year I will do that once again. The flavor of homegrown dried oregano is much better than that of the desiccated contents of the little spice bottles stashed away in kitchens across North America and elsewhere.

My love affair with oregano broadened recently when I bought a single specimen of “Barbara Tingey,” a hybrid variety that is grown for its ornamental rather than culinary or medicinal qualities. This oregano, resulting from the cross-breeding of at least two species, is one of nature’s imposters, featuring showy arrays of bracts that look like hops. Growing only 6 to 12 inches tall, with a trailing habit, the bracts are pale green shading to pink. If this sounds like a preppy outfit in plant form, rest assured that the colors are soft and subtle. The bracts are not fly-bynight displays but last throughout the growing season. The plants also sprout soft, fuzzy true leaves with the characteristic oregano fragrance.

I suppose that you could dry those fuzzy leaves, but I think it is best to let them stay on the plant and invest in a lessflashy culinary oregano variety to supply your pantry.

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The craze for ornamental oreganos with hoplike bracts began at least 20 years ago with “Kent Beauty,” the offspring of two species, Origanum rotundifolium, native to Turkey, Armenia and Georgia, and Origanum scabrum, known as “Greek oregano,” for its place of origin.

The original plant was a naturally occurring hybrid, found growing in a garden near plantings of both parent species.

“Kent Beauty” has whorled, hoplike bracts that some sources describe as pale green shading to mauve. This sounds romantic, but in my experience, the mauve is closer to pink. The discrepancy most likely results from differences in soil chemistry, sun exposure and, possibly, the color reproduction quality of available photographs.

One source describes my “Barbara Tingey” as a “half sister” of “Kent Beauty.”

Familial relationships in the plant world can be just as complicated as those in the human sphere, but the two varieties do share Origanum rotundifolium parentage.

“Barbara” has the same low-growing, sprawling or cascading habit as “Kent Beauty,” and the colorful bracts appear to have a brighter pink color. In cold winter climates, both varieties should be treated as annuals. In warm winter climates,

“Kent Beauty” is evergreen, while “Barbara Tingey” will die back in winter and rise again in spring.

The realm of ornamental oregano with showy bracts is not large — yet — but includes “Amethyst Falls,” with pale green bracts that end in small purple flowers.

Specialty nurseries also carry “Pilgrim,” which features small pink flowers surrounded by purple bracts and blue-green leaves. A little more erect than the other ornamental oreganos, “Pilgrim” grows to about 12 inches tall.

As Mediterranean plants, the oreganos share a need for copious sunshine and well-drained soil. When “Barbara Tingey” leaves its small starter pot, I will add some sand to the potting mix to make sure things don’t get too soggy. The flip side of the good drainage coin is the ability to withstand some amount of drought. One caveat for container gardeners: Container-grown plants dry out much faster than those planted in garden beds, so watering has to be more consistent.

Ornamental oreganos love rock garden settings, where they can sprawl among the rocks, basking in the sun and retained heat. Hanging baskets and window boxes are also options, as long as the sites are sunny. Tall containers that allow the bracts to cascade over the sides are also excellent for these aromatic plants.

Though “Barbara Tingey” and its ornamental relatives don’t resemble mints,

they are members of the very large mint, or Lamiaceae, family. “Kent Beauty” has inherited the minty trait of spreading by underground runners, while “Barbara Tingey” has not. If you are treating the plants as annuals, you don’t have to worry about excessive sprawl. Likewise if you live in a warm winter climate and have space to fill.

If my “Barbara Tingey” plant takes off, I will also cut some of the bracts and dry them for winter arrangements. They retain color well and will keep me in step with the fashion-forward decorators and flower arrangers who are completely infatuated with dried flowers right now.

Deer, connoisseurs of plant tastiness, if not plant beauty, tend to avoid oregano, as they do other mints. I may position my pot of “Barbara Tingey” near a rosebush as part of my unending campaign to confuse Mr. Antlers and his harem.

Large, well-stocked garden centers may carry “Kent Beauty,” and some may also have “Barbara Tingey.”

You can also find “Barbara Tingey” at Select Seeds, 180 Stickney Hill Road, Union, CT 06076; 800-684-0395; www.selectseeds.com. Print catalog available. Purchase “Kent Beauty” and/or “Amethyst Falls” from Digging Dog Nursery, 31101 Middle Ridge Road, Albion, CA 95410; 707-937-1235; www.diggingdog.com. Print catalog available.

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Scouts, community collect more than 44,000 items (Continued from Page 6) 142 leaders Marisa Treglio, Cheryl Jiosi and Jose Raboy; Troop 147’s Eric Buset; Pack 141’s Joann Kielblock; and NFSB Executive Director Katherine Carmichael.

Dan Lukowiak and several members of Nutley Masonic Lodge No. 25 helped organize the collection effort on May 1.

More than 90 Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts participated in the project.

“Nutley Family Service Bureau gathered many additional volunteers to help at the collection site,” Carmichael said. “The day would not have been such a big success without the volunteers’ enthusiastic help. All those items will support the food pantry and the more than 350 households (it serves) for much of the year. We are thrilled to partner with the Nutley Scouts to fill the pantry.

“We are tremendously grateful for the continued support that the Nutley Scouts and community members provide to programs like the Nutley Family Service Bureau’s food pantry,” she continued.

“The food pantry relies on donations from this project to stock our shelves. Year after

year the Scouts and those who donate help to keep the pantry going to support our neighbors in need.”

Participation in the food pantry program is confidential; qualification is decided on a case-by-case basis. Nutley residents in need of assistance should call 973-667-1884 or visit www.nutleyfamily.org. The food pantry at the Nutley Family Service Bureau is one of the largest in Essex County.

Boy Scout Troop 147’s Jeffrey Quinn led his troop with 1,143 collected food items, followed closely by Ethan Wanko at 1,142 items. Cub Scout Pack 142 was led

by Joseph Duarte with 1,009 items and Jolie Perez with 836 items. Pack 141 was led by Grayson Alvarez with 1,118 items, followed by Luke Donahue with 1,095.

The Tevletidis brothers collected 1,852 items, the Richards brothers collected 1,361 items and the Crumrine brothers collected 1,163 items.

“The efforts of individual Scouts have reached a whole new level,” Smith said. “We are proud of every single Scout for their effort in helping our residents in need.”

Photos Courtesy of Walter A. Smith and Nutley Family Service Bureau

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Photos Courtesy of Rebecca Smith

Above left, from left, are Clara Maass Medical Center employees Dan Boysen, Starsha Mohammad, Dr. Frank Mazzarella and Stacie Newton; Marsha I. Atkind of Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey; CMMC’s

Celeste A. Oranchak; HFNJ’s Amy B. Schechner; and CMMC’s Mary Ellen Clyne and Geraldina Leger. Above right, Schechner and Atkind tour the new MRI suite at Clara Maass Medical Center.

Clara Maass receives grant for in-house MRI suite Clara Maass Medical Center, a facility of RWJBarnabas Health, opened a new MRI suite to better meet the needs of the communities it serves with a $534,000 grant received from the Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey, according to a May 14 press release. The funding comes with a challenge grant from the HFNJ of up to $250,000 to match, dollar for dollar, the money that CMMC raises. The donation will allow the hospital to enhance patient care at CMMC with an on-site MRI suite to assist in the diagnosis of a variety of medical pathologies.

“The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey’s generous donation will ensure that we have the necessary resources to

improve the health, well-being and quality of care for the communities we serve throughout northern New Jersey while working to reduce disparities in access to essential imaging services,” CMMC President and CEO Mary Ellen Clyne said.

“We are pleased and proud that this grant will enable Clara Maass Medical Center to improve the quality of care it provides to the people of this community,” said Marsha Atkind, executive director of the Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey.

The new, state-of-the-art MRI suite is located on the first floor of the main hospital. The MRI suite includes a private patient changing room with lockers, two patient

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“The new MRI suite and its many advanced features certainly is a gamechanger for Clara Maass Medical Center, and we could not have brought life to this project without support from the Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey,” said Celeste A. Oranchak, vice president of foundation and development at Clara Maass.

The MRI will allow for 24/7 diagnostic testing. In addition, the turnaround time for MRI exams and results will be reduced, improving the timeline for the creation of a patient’s plan of care, thereby providing more timely access to treatment.

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We are a church that preaches and teaches the Bible. We invite you to join us in worship on Sundays at 10:30 am. Children’s Bible activities for ages 4 through 5th grade (called BCC Kids Church) are provided. Worship services can also be seen live online on YouTube and Facebook and via our website at www.brookdalechristian.com.

In addition, we offer Bible Studies on Sunday mornings at 9:00 and on Thursday evenings at 7:00. You can participate in either one of these classes -or both- through Zoom by calling the church to get placed on the Zoom call list.

There are several other opportunities throughout the week involving prayer, study, and community for all age levels. Brookdale is a loving and caring congregation under the leadership of Pastor Love Saquing and Pastor Jim Treffinger. Our mission is to be a Family Growing Together in God.

LIVINGFAITH CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY 25 New Street, Nutley, 973 661-0105 www.LFAITH.org Pastor S.P. Ciotola Free welcome gift bag for first time visitors Experience the Passion of Church again: – Passionate Bible Teaching – Exciting Music&Worship Sunday 10:45am – Worship and Teaching – Faith Kids ages 6-12 – Nursery provided Wednesday 6:30pm – Bible Studies – Faith Kids ages 6-12

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$15.4M available in EC through Emergency Rental Assistance Program Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. announced that Essex County is now accepting applications for the 2021 Essex County Emergency Rental Assistance Program. There is $15.4 million available to be awarded. Renters and landlords who have been negatively affected during the coronavirus pandemic and need help to pay rent or utility bills can apply for funding. Online applications are available at https://portal.neighborlysoftware.com/ERAP-ESSEXCOUNTYNJ/Participant. Awards will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis.

“The pandemic created financially challenging and difficult times for individuals and families who experienced a loss of income or loss of employment,” DiVin-

cenzo said. “Our Emergency Rental Assistance Program will help eligible residents and families catch up on their rent or utility arrears or pay their rent and/or utility bills prospectively. This ultimately will prevent individuals and families from getting evicted from their housing and becoming homeless.”

Those eligible to apply include individuals or families affected by COVID-19 through unemployment, decrease in household income or some other financial hardship.

Tenants and landlords are eligible to apply; landlords would be applying on behalf of their tenants. For applicants to be eligible, their income must be at or below 80 percent of the area median income set by the Depart-

Impact100 grant cycle now open Impact100 Essex announced the availability of a $100,000 Impact Grant and kicked off its 2021 grant cycle with an information session for Essex County nonprofits. At the April 20 session, more than 60 organizations from across the county attended to learn about the grant application process.

“We were pleased to see so many faces at our virtual information session — both familiar organizations and new ones too,” Grants Committee co-Chairperson Jill Edinburg said.

“We look forward to reviewing their proposals, reflecting the transformative work these organizations do every day on behalf of our underserved communities in Essex County.”

Letters of intent, the first step in the application process, are due Friday, May 28. Nonprofits are encouraged to apply with projects

that deepen or expand their mission, innovate with a new program, or address challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Information on how to apply can be found on Impact100 Essex’s website at www.impact100essex.org.

Impact100 Essex also recently announced the funding of a $30,000 equity grant for a nonprofit led by individuals who identify as black, indiginous or people of color. Details about the equity grant application process will be released soon.

“The racial justice movement and the systemic inequity in funding to nonprofits led by BIPOC individuals are demanding our attention. As a collective, we are taking this first step in response,” Grants Committee co-Chairperson Renee Reso said.

ment of Housing and Urban Development.

Information requested of the applicants will include identification for the head of household, income information for all those in the household who are older than 18, a copy of the lease, information about the landlord, and information about the rent and utility payments that are unpaid. Residents of Section 8 or public housing may be eligible to receive assistance for costs not covered by federal assistance and for the tenant’s portion of the rent or utility bills.

The 2021 Essex County Emergency Rental Assistance Program is being funded by the U.S. Department of Treasury as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021.

The newspaper’s policy on letters The Nutley Journal and Belleville Post newspapers welcome submissions from their readers. Letters to the editor or opinion pieces on any subject will be considered for publication.

The newspapers reserve the right to edit all submissions for length, content and style. Writers must include their name, address and daytime telephone number for verification.

Letters must not be longer than 300 words. Longer pieces must be arranged in advance with the editor. Responses to response letters will not be printed.

The newspapers accept letters to the editor and guest columns via email at essexcty@thelocalsource.com.

Letters received must be on topics of interest, preferably in response to content that appeared in the newspapers. Writers are asked not to include lengthy lists of people and organizations they wish to thank.

The editor will make necessary grammatical corrections to the text of the letter. Although the writer’s style will be maintained, certain changes may be made in the interest of clarity.

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Jensen Kraft, of Nutley, has signed a national letter of intent accepting a volleyball scholarship to Davis & Elkins College, located in Elkins, W.Va. Jensen, who attended St. Mary High School in Rutherford, won 12 varsity letters as a member of the volleyball, track and field, basketball, and softball teams.

Kraft won multiple all-league awards in

volleyball, basketball and softball, switching to track her senior year and finishing in the top 10 for the mile and half-mile at the NJSIAA Group Championships. The outside hitter is excited to play for the W.Va. school that made it to the Mountain East Conference semifinal round this year under new head coach Jordan Willis.

At the April Board of Education meeting, the board voted to appoint JD Vick as head varsity football coach at Nutley High School. Vick has been with the program since 2004 and served as interim head football coach in 2019, when coach Steve DiGregorio was on medical leave.

“It’s an honor to be named head coach of the Nutley High School football team,” Vick said. “This is a special place. I’m looking forward to the opportunity to coach our young men. Coach D. left some big shoes to fill.”

Vick arrived in Nutley in 2004 from Tuscaloosa, Ala., where he was the head football coach of the Tuscaloosa Christian School. While at TCS, Vick accumulated 94 wins for their program and three state championships. Vick also served as the school’s athletic director for several years.

Vick will take over the reins for the 2021 season and is already planning.

“Our ultimate desire is for our kids to become mature adults and keep our community thriving as spouses and parents,” Vick said. “It is about the process more than the results. As coaches, we’ll be around these kids every day, for six months, between training in the summer and the actual season. You can’t fool a kid.

They’re sharp, and they know quickly if a coach is here to make them better people, in addition to being better football players.”

NHS Athletic Director Joe Piro called Vick “an exciting hire.”

“Coach Vick has been a part of this program for over 15 years,” Piro said. “He has put in the work and has shown our team, our staff and our community that he is ready to lead this program.”

“Coach Vick has been a pillar and a role model promoting community service throughout Nutley,” Superintendent of Schools Julie Glazer said. “He is committed to the growth and advancement of our young men and women, and the board and administration are confident Coach Vick will continue to create a positive and meaningful environment in our classrooms, in our community and on the football field.”

At the April BOE meeting, board President Charles Kucinski said, “Beyond his extensive football experience and knowledge, Coach Vick has developed strong roots in the community.”

Vick is a history and special education teacher at the high school, as well as the adviser of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Patriot Club. He also is an assistant baseball and basketball coach at Nutley High School.

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Neck-and-neck games end with Belleville defeat In a hard-fought match, the Bloomfield High School boys volleyball team beat Belleville High School 2-1 on April 27. The first game of the match was neck and neck, as the two teams traded points, resulting in a final score of 37-35 to Bloomfield. Bloomfield lost the second game narrowly, with the Buccaneers winning 25-23. And the Bengals won the third game of the match 25-17.

For the Bucs, Justin Lo led the way with eight kills, 15 digs, 10 service points and three aces. James Dabajo brought the team 8 service points and one ace, while Jonriz Palmares had three kills, 15 digs and 4 service points. Additionally, Eric Galraga had one kill, one block, two digs and 1 service point; Jerome Vallido had

four kills, two blocks and two digs; Amadeus Perado had six digs, 4 service points and one ace; Richard Pezantez had three kills, five blocks, two digs, 16 assists and 4 service points; and Alfonso Cajigas has one block, six digs and 1 service point.

For the Bengals, Christopher Moreno put in 27 assists and two digs, while Wahid Gaida had five kills, one dig and five aces; Randall Villarroel had two kills; Jahleel Murphy had eight kills and two blocks; Esaias Edwards had nine kills, six digs and three aces; Ellis Gomez-McPherson had one kill; Josh Orejola had six kills, two blocks, eight digs and two aces; Luis Luque had one kill, seven digs and one ace; and Joseph Micciche had two digs and one ace.

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