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Sports
Weather Postpones Lyndhurst Special Needs Super Bowl Weather Postpones Lyndhurst Special Needs Super Bowl
Weather Postpones Lyndhurst Special Needs Super Bowl Thanks to a unique bond between Lyndhurst High School's football players and an appreciative group of teens, the area's only Special Needs Super Bowl kicks off on Oct. 22. The LHS varsity coaches will face members of the Special Angels recreation program in their second annual flag football game at the high school, with the varsity players guiding their young charges. The game was originally scheduled for Monday, but weather forced organizers to reschedule. Deborah Wertalik, president of the 13-year-old Special Angels program, promises an unforgettable event. “The coaches will play, and t…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Events
Lyndhurst Police Encourage Youth With Special Needs: 'Shoot For The Stars' Lyndhurst Police Encourage Youth With Special Needs: 'Shoot For The Stars'
Lyndhurst Police Encourage Youth With Special Needs: 'Shoot For The Stars' Youth with special needs will face Lyndhurst police officers as part of the annual "Shoot For The Stars" basketball challenge at the high school gym Saturday night. The event is being organized by "Special Angels," an organization that provides sport and leisure activities for special needs children in North Jersey. The organization was started 11 years ago by local grandmother Debbie Wertalik and her daughter, Tara Banuls. At halftime, there will be a performance by special needs competitive cheerleaders -- with dancing between each quarter encouraged on the gym floor.…

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by Cecilia Levine