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By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – Will he go or will he stay? That’s what the Harrison Board of Education is wondering about Schools Superintendent James Doran, as he faces a June 30 deadline, when his contract with the district runs out. Last Wednesday night, the BOE noted that it had “completed and accepted the evaluation of the Superintendent” (he passed) but took no action on renewing his contract. When asked about Doran’s status, Michael Pichowicz, assistant school business administrator, said: “We’re still in negotiations.” BOE President Maria J. Vila said the matter was scheduled for discussion at the June 25 board meeting. “[Doran] did a great job – he’s been a great superintendent,” Vila said, and went on to list the district’s accomplishments during his tenure, including implementation of a universal free breakfast program, new school roofs and solar panels, new cafeteria, bathrooms and other improvements at the middle school and culminating in Harrison High School’s designation as a Blue Ribbon school. Doran, who is completing see EXIT page

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By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – he Kearny Farmers’ Market, sponsored by the Kearny Urban Enterprise Zone program, made its return appearance last Thursday, June 19, with several of the familiar vendors but with one new wrinkle ... a new location. Now the vendors are setting up their booths on Garfield Ave., between Kearny Ave. and Chestnut St., on the north side of the Kearny Public Library. Hours are noon to 6 p.m. on Thursdays. On June 10, the mayor and Town Council introduced an ordinance prohibiting parking on both sides of Garfield, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., through Oct. 31, when the market season ends. Mayor Alberto Santos said the town decided to end its agreement with Mandee Shops that permitted vendors to sell their products from part of the store’s Kearny Ave. parking lot after the business owner and town officials couldn’t come to terms on certain proposed improvements desired by the owner to the private lot. For its first two years, the market set up in front of Town Hall; then it moved to the Mandee

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KEARNY – he Kearny Board of Education voted June 16 to set in motion plans to send all seventh- and eighth-graders to a redesigned Lincoln Middle School by affirming new elementary school boundary lines for the 2014-2015 school year, taking effect in September. And the board also cleared the way for Acting Schools Superintendent Patricia Blood to oversee implementing the plans by granting a 3-month extension through Sept. 30, pending approval by the executive county superintendent of schools, and by extending her contract through Dec. 31. To help facilitate the district-wide elementary school reconfiguration, the board has approved the transfers of dozens of teachers, which, Kearny Education Association head Marcy Fisher estimates, will total about 120 – out of some 500 teachers that the KEA represents district-wide. The Observer has asked Blood for the total number of students involved in the re-shaping of the district’s five remaining elementary schools (Lincoln now excluded) but, so far, the acting superintendent – who says she has spent

many hours going over student movements from school to school with a consulting demographer – has yet to sort out a definitive answer. And there may be more tinkering yet. Although plans call for all current grade 5 students at Lincoln School to be moved collectively to Schuyler School as part of the reconfiguration, Blood said that the administration is “still looking carefully” at that plan because “some parents are asking for their children to go to Franklin.” And, she said, kids living on Beech St. could be shifted, from the Schuyler to Roosevelt School boundary line. In consideration of transportation difficulties that parents may face dealing with dropping off and picking up multiple children at different schools and after-school programs, Blood said the administration is looking at setting up seven designated “zones” for safer drop-offs and pick-ups. Also, while the immediate impact of redistricting should be a balancing of class size at all schools, Blood said that because demographers predict enrollment spurts coming soon, “This is not a long-term fix. We may solve the problem of uneven class size in the next three to four years but if the [enrollment] numbers increase

as we’ve been told they will, we’ve got to find more space.” Meanwhile, the board has gone along with Blood’s recommendations to designate Robert Zika and Patrick Ragnoni as principal and vice principal, respectively, of the new Lincoln Middle School, effective July 1. Neither Zika, currently principal of Schuyler Elementary School, nor Ragnoni, currently a vice principal at Kearny High School, will see a change in salary because both are being laterally transferred. Valerie English, the current Lincoln principal, will take over for Zika as Schuyler principal, also at no change in salary. William Gaydos, Kearny Adult School director, was appointed Kearny High School vice principal, in place of Ragnoni, at an annual base salary of $128,163 plus $6,600 in longevity for a total of $134,763. In other personnel moves, Kathleen Astrella was named supervisor of English and Visual and Performing Arts at an annual base pay of $107,099, plus $6,600 longevity, $9,000 staff member stipend, and $1,000 stipend for multidepartments, for a total of $123,699. And the board authorized the hiring of 30 part-time custodial workers for July and

August to work a maximum of 20 hours a week. Dealing with school facilities, the board awarded a contract for installing athletic field lighting at Mitchell Field at Franklin Elementary School to Quality Electrical Construction Co., Keansburg, for $236,000 and awarded a contract for roof replacement at Kearny High field houses to Laumar Roofing Co., Passaic, for $85,000. Also, the board authorized a $10,000 payment to settle a discrimination case brought against the district in 2012 by the parent of a former elementary school student who alleged in a lawsuit, filed by attorney Louis Santore, that the student, who had special needs, was excluded from many class activities and accommodations, as specified in the child’s Individualized Education Program, and that the child was prevented from attending activities on other levels of the school building, thereby isolating the child from her peers. Board Attorney Ken Lindenfelser said that the family’s initial demand was for $150,000 in damages but that after it became apparent that the case wasn’t as strong as the litigants had hoped, both sides agreed to settling the matter before it went to trial.

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Taxes up, but so are public safety ranks P

BELLEVILLE – ublic safety personnel and capital needs are being addressed as part of the Belleville municipal budget introduced earlier this month – but it comes with a bit of a price tag. The $58.4 million municipal budget, of which $45.8 million is to be raised by local taxation, is only 1.84% higher than the township’s 2013 spending plan but will still – unless revised when the public hearing is held for its adoption – account for a projected increase of about $62 on the “average” house assessed at $238,200, according to Township Manager Kevin Esposito. How property owners’ tax bills will be impacted by local school costs and the local share of the Essex County budget remains to be seen but if projections of a $2.5 million Board of Education deficit are accurate, that alone could drive up taxes by more than $200 on the average homeowner, Esposito said. On the municipal side of the ledger, Esposito said a $300,000 spike in the cost of snow

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Belleville Fire Department’s new ladder truck (l.) and ambulance.

removal this past winter, when a cumulative total of 70 inches fell in the area, along with an uptick in employee health insurance premiums, helped push spending up. The 2015 budget is designed to make room for 16 new police officers, of whom four are now undergoing training in the Police Academy and the township expects to send the other 12 to the Academy by September, according to Esposito. Seven additional firefighters are also being added to the Fire Department roster, thanks to a federal SAFER (Staffing for

Adequate Fire & Emergency Response) grant that pays for salaries and benefits for two years. With the new cops, the township will be “a few officers shy” of the ordinance strength called for by the Police Department’s Table of Organization and the Fire Department will also fall short of its T.O., but at least it’s taking steps to try and build up its public safety capability under fiscal restraints, Esposito said.

The township recently secured a 2014 E1 HP 100-foot aerial ladder fire truck with a 2,000-gallon-per minute pump, manufactured in Ocala, Fla., and acquired for $880,000 through a Houston/Galveston purchasing cooperative from a New Jersey vendor, Absolute Fire Protection, of South Plainfield. It will replace a 1992 rig. The Fire Department also got a new ambulance, a 2014 Freightliner with a 170-inch box, built by PL Custom, of

Manasquan, and acquired from N.J. Emergency Vehicles, a division of PL Custom, at a cost of $218,000 through the same purchasing cooperative. The department’s 2007 ambulance, with 114,000 miles logged, will become a backup vehicle for now. Both new vehicles come equipped with a diesel exhaust fluid system. “We are in the process of looking at our capital needs for 2015 and, specifically, replacing our aging pickup trucks which are used all seasons and some of which date from 1992,” Esposito said. Additionally, he said, “At our July 1 Township Council meeting, we will be introducing a bond ordinance for our annual road improvement program, into which we hope to incorporate funds for the completion of the new Friendly House recreation center. At that time, we’ll make a decision on what equipment we want to purchase.” – Ron Leir

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Lyndhurst man, owner of a Jersey City jewelry store, pleaded guilty last week to a role in what authorities termed one of the largest credit card fraud schemes ever charged by the U.S. Justice Department. According to New Jersey U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman, 51-year-old Vinod Dadlani used his shop, Tanishq Jewels, in a scam in which the conspirators fabricated more than 7,000 identities and obtained tens of thousands of

credit cards. The result: over $200 million in confirmed losses to businesses and banks. Dadlani, indicted last October, pleaded guilty June 18 in Federal Court in Trenton to one count of conspiracy to commit bank fraud. He faces up to 30 years in prison and a $1 million fine, or twice the gain/loss caused by the offense. He is reportedly the 17th conspirator to admit guilt. According to authorities,

the scheme involved a process in which the defendants would create a false identity and a fraudulent credit profile with the major credit bureaus and then doctor the credit reports to pump up their spending/ borrowing power. “They then borrowed or spent as much as they could, based on the phony credit history, but did not repay the debts,” Fishman’s office said. Fishman’s office said Dadlani admitted that other

conspirators came to his store, where he allowed them to swipe cards he knew did not legitimately belong to them. Dadlani would then split the proceeds of the phony transactions with them. Tanishq Jewels was one of many complicit businesses involved in the scam, which reportedly operated from 2003 until early 2013. “The scope of the criminal fraud enterprise required Dadlani’s conspirators to

construct an elaborate network of false identities,” a statement from Fishman noted. “Across the country, the conspirators maintained more than 1,800 ‘drop addresses,’ including houses, apartments and post office boxes, which they used as the mailing addresses for the false identities.” Dadlani’s sentencing is scheduled Sept. 24 before U.S. District Judge Anne E. Thompson in Trenton. – Karen Zautyk

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KEARNY – Following a nearly threemonth investigation, Kearny police have arrested two suspects in connection with the theft of 158 computers from a local business. Some of the stolen Panasonic Toughbooks, with a total value of $286,000, later showed up for sale on the internet, KPD Chief John Dowie told The Observer. The equipment was reported missing from a South Kearny company March 17. After the initial report was filed by Officer Jack Corbett, the case was turned over to Det. Ray Lopez, who started putting together the pieces of a complicated puzzle, Dowie said. During the investigation, the Toughbooks started turning up on sites such as eBay, of-

fered for sale by a “Jersey Joe,” police said. Lopez reportedly also tracked 17 of the computers to North Carolina and worked with the NYPD to gather information. Eventually, the detective narrowed his focus to two employees of the company that had been hit. On June 9, suspect Ricardo Guzman, 37, of Elizabeth, turned himself in at KPD headquarters, police reported. Lopez and Det. Sgt. John View arrested the second alleged thief, James Steen, 43, of Hackettstown, on June 12 at the South Kearny business. Both men have been charged with theft and conspiracy. Charges are pending against at least two other individuals, Dowie said – Karen Zautyk

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KHS graduation day marred by mishap KEARNY – Two Kearny teenagers were shaken up after their vehicle was involved in an accident on Kearny Ave. this past Friday afternoon, police said. The accident, which occurred near the Locust Ave. intersection, involved two cars, one of which was rear-ended, according to police, who detoured traffic away from the location. Police said the two teens – who, according to friends at the scene, were Kearny High seniors – were taken by Kearny EMS ambulance to Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville for evaluation. The teens’ car was towed while the owner of the second car drove that vehicle away, police said. An engine crew from the Kearny Fire Department responded to hose down the street. The accident happened only a few hours before the scheduled Kearny High School graduation ceremony and, in what has become an annual custom, many Kearny High seniors typically ride up and down Kearny Ave., the main street in town, honking their horns and shouting greet-

ings as they go. Whether this was the case in Friday’s incident, police couldn’t confirm. One student on Kearny Ave. said he didn’t see the accident but sometimes, he said, the seniors who ride along the avenue “are honking their horns and shouting out the windows and they don’t pay attention to traffic.” On Friday, police said they didn’t know the extent of any injuries the teens may have suffered but Kearny High Principal Al Gilson, reached over the weekend, said the students “did attend graduation and we’re really happy about that.”

Mayor Alberto Santos said the mishap brought to mind an incident that, he said, happened on a high school graduation day in 2008 in which a student “surfing” on a pickup truck fell from the vehicle and was killed. When informed about the “tradition,” Gilson – who is completing his first year in the Kearny school district – said he was unaware of the history but it was “something I’m going to address with the [acting] superintendent (Patricia Blood).” – Ron Leir

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magine a winter scenario in which New York Gov. Cuomo is persuaded that his neighbors are meddling with the intrastate bridges and tunnels and orders out the Empire State militia and National Guard to invade the Garden State. The state government in Trenton quickly topples, Gov. Christie abandons Drumthwacket and the State Police provide him with a high speed escort to a top secret Morris County retreat – quicker than you can say, “Time for some traffic problems in Fort Lee.” Meanwhile, the Cuomo invaders don’t stop with taking over all transportation infrastructure – they begin occupying all state, county and local government offices, postal facilities, schools, businesses and forcing residents out of their homes, confiscating everything from private vehicles to farmlands, looting and burning as they go. Hapless New Jersey defenders quickly disappear into the Pinelands and displaced civilians – grabbing only what they can easily carry – stream onto the local roads (Turnpike, Parkway, Rts. 3 and 280 all blocked by N.Y. militia) and head for Pennsylvania and Delaware in hope of finding refuge there. Those states grudgingly permit the frozen, weary travelers entry but, with their

economies already taxed to the limit, bureaucrats scramble to set up temporary lodgings in second-hand trailers and tents scrounged from FEMA. Food is trucked in – when the snow-packed roads are negotiable and not being strafed by New York drones – from scant emergency pantries. Hard to imagine? Yes, indeed, but that’s the kind of life that millions of people – more than 50 million by one United Nations estimate – around the globe are facing as a result of being displaced from their native lands. As reported by The Guardian on June 19, “The number of people forced to flee their homes across the world has exceeded 50 million for the first time since the second world war, an exponential rise that is stretching host countries and aid organizations to the breaking point, according to figures released [by the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees]” for 2013. The Guardian quoted UNHCR head Antonio Guterres as saying, “We are witnessing a quantum leap in forced displacement in the world.” By the UNHCR’s calculations, the civil war in Syria bumped up the 2012 global count by 6 million alone. As reported by The Guardian, “By the end of last year, 2.5 million Syrians had fled across the country’s borders

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and 6.5 million were internally displaced – more than 40% of the population.” Fighting in the Central African Republic and South Sudan accounted for further displacement, the international agency report said. An average of 32,200 people had to leave their homes every day, according to the agency. That’s comparable to the communities of Garfield or Orange or Fair Lawn suddenly emptying out. Of the estimated 51.2 million forced to leave their homes worldwide, the UNHCR classifies 16.7 million as “refugees,” of whom Palestinians, Afghans, Syrians and Somalis comprise about half the total and are being ab-

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sorbed primarily by Pakistan, Iran, Lebanon, Jordan and Turkey. Nearly 1.2 million of the global total are listed as “asylum seekers,” the majority of whom are being hosted by Germany. And 33.3 million of the total are “internally displaced people,” meaning they were forced out of their homes but stayed in their home countries. Of those who end up leaving their homelands, Guterres says that many are preyed on by “increasingly sophisticated trafficking gangs” who use “rape, torture, sexual exploitation, organ harvesting, extortion and murder” to exploit

them. Needless to say, children – thousands unaccompanied by parents or relatives – are the most defenseless against such criminality. The U.S., of course, continues to struggle with its own “hosting” of immigrants, many fleeing north from impoverished Central America or from criminal gangs in Mexico. Periodic calls for “immigration reform” measures were heard on Capitol Hill but the House and the Senate have been unable to agree on legislation. And so runs the world away from one of its most pressing people issues. – Ron Leir

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Longtime coach promoted in police ranks By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent

A 1989 Kearny High School graduate, O’Donnell served in the U.S. Navy about three and EAST NEWARK – a half years as a non-combat veteran, mostly in Japan, come’s been a longtime pleting with an E-3 pay grade. West Hudson youth He spent seven years as a coach, a Hometown corrections officer with the Hero, a ground zero volunteer. state Department of CorrecAnd now, he’s known as Potions, assigned to East Jersey lice Sgt. Michael J. O’Donnell, State Prison, Rahway. having been installed in that It was during that period rank by East Newark’s governthat O’Donnell volunteered ing body on June 11. with many other law enforceO’Donnell, 43, had been ment agents in the aftermath serving as a police superior in of the attack on the World an acting capacity, since Oct. 9, Trade Center, for which the 2013, and now that he’s passed DOC honored him with an his probationary period, he’s award for exceptional conduct. been made permanent in the Nine years ago, O’Donnell position. successfully applied for a posiAside from the chief, O’Donnell is the only other su- tion as an officer with the East perior officer in the borough’s Newark Police Department and he’s never looked back. small Police Department. This is his sixth year run“He’s a hard worker, great ning the Police Department’s with kids and good with DARE program, which makes people,” said his boss, Police kids aware of the dangers of Chief Anthony Monteiro. “In a substance abuse, in partnercommunity our size, a sergeant ship with the borough Public has a lot more responsibiliSchool. ties than in the larger departO’Donnell and Monteiro ments, whether it’s making out both received citations from reports or calling a judge for Kearny Police Chief John bail in the middle of the night. Dowie for their arrest of four In this town, he is it.”

suspects wanted in connection with the armed robbery of an Exxon service station on Passaic Ave. on Feb. 28, 2007. In 2008, O’Donnell was named a Hometown Hero in recognition of his police work and dedication to local youths. For some time, he’s been an active supporter of area youth recreation programs as a coach and umpire. “I ran the

Pop Warner program in Harrison for 16 years and I just got hired by the Harrison Board of Education as an assistant high school football coach,” O’Donnell said. In 2005 the United Irish Association of West Hudson selected O’Donnell as deputy parade marshal for its annual St. Patrick’s Parade. O’Donnell and his wife, the

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On June 6, with the help of input from the borough Board of Education and the child study team at Washington School, fifth-grader Miguel Vega, a special needs youngster, was ceremonially sworn in as North Arlington’s chief by Mayor Peter Massa at Borough Hall and met borough employees. Then, Miguel was taken to the borough Police Department where he “took over,” sitting in the private office of Chief Louis Ghione, and, after

being outfitted with his own special police uniform, with the chief’s guidance, delivered “orders of the day” to the rank and file and “signed off” on purchase orders and sorted through official police reports. Miguel was also able to phone his dad, a truck driver on the road, and identified himself as “Chief Mike.” During an “inspection” of the police motor pool, Miguel found out what it felt like to sit on a police motorcycle and inside a patrol car where he

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activated the lights and siren. Next stop for Miguel was the Bergen County Courthouse in Hackensack where he was introduced to, and mingled with, some 35 of his peers from around the county who were also honored that day. He was photographed with Chief Ghione on the courthouse steps and that picture was incorporated into a framed plaque that the borough presented him as a souvenir of his special day. As the culminating event for the day, Miguel and his mother Lilia were given a mo-

torcycle police escort to the Empire Club in Little Ferry for a luncheon. Johnston Communications, a North Arlington firm that does a lot of charitable work, paid for Miguel’s uniform and plaque and the meals for Miguel and his mom, according to Ghione. “This is our third year participating in the program and each time it’s more rewarding for me because we’re focused on what’s important – the people in this community,” the chief said. – Ron Leir

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Kearny man was robbed at gunpoint in the early hours of Saturday, June 14, in the area of Sanford and Harrison Aves., police reported. The 19-year-old victim told responding Officer Dean Gasser that at about 1:40 a.m., he had just parked his car on Sanford when he was approached by two males, one of whom displayed a handgun and demanded, “Give me everything you’ve got.” The victim turned over a small amount of currency, his driver’s license and college ID and an iPhone. The robbers fled west on Harrison Ave. in a newer model SUV, police said. Det. Ray Lopez is conducting the investigation. Other recent reports from the Kearny police blotter included the following:

be a drug transaction taking place in a double-parked car. They stopped the vehicle at Garfield Ave. and Forest St., where the driver, Isael Aquino, 27, of Kearny, was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia and operating a motor vehicle in possession of a CDS. Police said Aquino was also found to have a suspended license and an outstanding Kearny warrant. His passenger, John Arboleda, 24, of Kearny, was charged with possession of the drug and paraphernalia and possession with intent to distribute.

June 13 At 2:30 a.m., Officer Ben Wuelfing was dispatched to Kearny and Wilson Aves. on a report of a person asleep in a car. He arrived to find a man snoozing behind the June 12 wheel of a Hyundai that was Vice detectives, conducting stopped in the northbound surveillance at Kearny Ave. lane of Kearny Ave., the car and Halstead St. at 5:15 p.m., still in drive and the man’s saw what they believed to

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June 16 An off-duty state trooper alerted the KPD at 10:30 p.m. to a suspicious vehicle and two individuals who Office Jay Ward were looking into cars and responded to Devon Terrace driveways near Kearny and at 2:40 p.m. on a report of Stuyvesant Aves. While people removing items from Officer Chris Medina a home believed to be vacant. gathered information from Ward reportedly saw two in- the trooper, Officer Ben dividuals loading household Wuelfing checked the area goods into a parked pickup and found a parked white truck and contacted the real- Ford van with New York tor, who told the officer the plates. He also encounproperty was in foreclosure tered Wilmer Barona, 25, and no one had authority of Queens, who police said to take anything. Nicholas could not provide a legitiReinoso, 54, of Newark, was mate explanation for being charged with theft. Gladys there. Barona was arrested Perez, 62, also of Newark, on an outstanding warrant was arrested on an outstand- from Elizabeth. Also arresting warrant from that city. ed, on a warrant from Leonia, was Brayan Castano, 25, of June 14 Queens. At 9 p.m., Officer Daniel Esteves responded to the June 17 800 block of Kearny Ave., A Jersey City man had where a southbound Nissan a bit of bad luck when his pickup truck had rear-ended car broke down in South a Honda Accord. Kearny at about 10 a.m., and The truck’s driver, Tyler it involved more than just a Mills, 19, of Douglasville, disabled vehicle.

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it’s been that way for close to 40 years now. “We offer some of the finKEARNY – est French and Italian breads If you’ve ever driven past available,” said Brother’s Brother’s Quality Bakerygeneral manager Jackie Diaz. Deli late at night, chances are “We also offer cakes for any you’ve smelled that incredoccasion, custom-made cakes, ible scent coming from the 3-D cakes and more — and ovens. If you pause for a we always use the freshest second right now, you can ingredients. Never anything probably recall just how great frozen.” an aroma it is. Brother’s is also known for And if you’ve ordered a distributing its well-loved sandwich of any kind — esbread throughout the region. pecially that Taylor ham, “We distribute all over,” egg and cheese sandwich — Diaz said. “We have customyou’ve probably had it on a ers in Scotch Plains, customroll made at Brother’s. ers in New York City — all And yet, in a real sense, over really.” Brother’s Bakery is so much Brother’s also recently more than just its bread. And made the decision to reopen

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News from the Nutley police blotter June 14 A mishap, at 5:18 a.m., involving a tow truck ended up damaging a vehicle being towed, police said. The tow truck driver told police that the cable/chain securing the vehicle to the deck broke loose, causing the vehicle in tow to roll forward when he applied the brakes, in the process, striking the crash barrier between the cab and flatbed, denting the front end of the vehicle, a Mustang. At 7:55 a.m., a Weston St. homeowner called police after finding a small glass vial, with a plastic pink cap, containing several crystalized white rocks (a suspected narcotic), on a retaining wall near their home. The vial was confiscated by police. After being alerted to an individual wearing what appeared to be hospital wristbands and EKG pads walking north on Washington Ave., at 9:58 a.m., police located the person in a store parking lot. The man told them he’d just

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Belleville

Belleville Public Library and Information Center, 221 Washington Ave., announces its Eight Great Live Monday Nights series, sponsored by the Friends of the Library, with a new show every Monday at 6:30 p.m. during July and August. Registration is required. Call 973-450-3434. These programs are for the entire family, unless otherwise noted. The first two shows will be: “Outragehiss Pets,” a live animal presentation with various creatures, on July 7 and “Lasermania,” a laser show featuring current top music hits, on July 14. Children of all ages can sign up for the Library Players and act in a play that patrons can attend for free. Rehearsals begin July 10 and will be held every Thursday at 3 p.m. The play will be presented on Monday, Aug. 18, at 6:30 p.m., as part of the library’s Eight Great Live Monday Nights series. To sign up, call the library.

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The Financial Book Club at Bloomfield Public Library, 90 Broad St., meets 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesdays, June 24 to Aug. 26. Beginners are welcome to join and all reading materials can be obtained through the library with a valid library card. The club will examine how budget (income), balance sheet (net worth) and cash-flow impact managing expenses, debt, value of money, investment selections, etc., for companies and consumers. Register online at http://www.bplnj.org/programs. For more information, call 973-566-6200. Bloomfield Cultural Commission presents traditional Polish singing, dancing and food, plus arts and crafts for children, Sunday, June 29, 1 to 5 p.m., at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 190 State St. Admission is free. Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center, 240 Belleville Ave., offers a children’s summer art camp starting June 30. Classes are held Monday to Friday. Cost for the first session is $250; sessions 2 through 5 cost $275 (materials included). Participants may register by calling the Oakeside office at 973-4290960. Registration forms and

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Harrison Public School district will participate in a summer food service program, open to children age 18 and under, July 7 to Aug. 7, Monday to Thursday, at Washington Middle School, 1 N. Fifth St., 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. each day. The program is offered through the Food and Nutrition Services, U.S. Department of Agriculture. Harrison Public Library, 415 Harrison Ave., presents its summer reading program on “mad science.” There will be sessions on Thursdays, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., for ages 4 to 6; and Tuesdays, 3 to 4 p.m., for ages 7 and 8. All sessions begin July 8 and run through August. The library’s Young Adult Reading Group for ages 9 and up meets Wednesdays, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., starting July 9 and runs through August. Selection of a novel to be read will be announced July 9. Sign up in person at the library. Space is limited. For more information, call the library at 973-483-2366

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Children ages 8 to 15 are welcome at the Presbyterian Boys-Girls Club (PBGC), 663 Kearny Ave., July and August, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 to 9 p.m., for a summer program of basketball, dodge ball, arts and crafts, electronic games and more, under the supervision of a professional staff led by former Lincoln School counselor Tom Fraser. The PBGC also sponsors the following trips: State Fair on July 2, Mt. Creek Water Park on July 9, Seaside Heights rides and water park on July 16, Walking with Dinosaurs at the Prudential Center, Newark, on July 25, Yankee game on Aug. 7 and Jersey Jackals game on Aug. 13. All trips are chaperoned by Kearny teachers. Kearny Public Library, 318 Kearny Ave., hosts an appearance by local author Karen B. Kaplan, who will read from and sign copies of her book, “Encountering the Edge: What People Told Me Before They

Died,” Wednesday, July 2, at 6 p.m. Copies of her book will be available at a discounted rate. Kaplan will lead a discussion on her book Wednesday, Aug. 6, at 6 p.m. Admission is free. Check out Kaplan’s blog at offbeatcompassion.com. Call 201-998-2666 or visit www.kearnylibrary.org for more program information. The main library offers these upcoming children’s programs: • Pre-school and elementary school-aged children are invited to join “Fizz, Boom, Read” summer reading program, starting June 25. Youngsters will receive a free reading log, choose whatever they want to read, including at least one science book, and track their progress in their reading log. Reading logs must be returned to the children’s room no later than Aug. 15 to be eligible for a prize for completing the reading challenge. • Family Fun Night is held Wednesday, June 25. Flow Circus will perform juggling and more, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. This show is recommended for age 4 and up. • The Spoon Man performs rock, rap and folk music on kitchen spoons Monday, June 30, 4 to 5 p.m. This show is recommended for ages 4 and up. • Free No-Bake Cooking Classes, open to children ages 4 to 8, will meet for five weeks, on Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to noon, beginning July 2, in the Main Library’s newly renovated lower level kitchen. Recipes offered will take food allergies into consideration. Class size is limited to 12. To reserve a spot, or for more information, call the library at 201-998-2666. Free programs for children will be available at the library throughout the summer. Check the library’s website www. kearnylibrary.org for program information. Keep watching the website as new programs will be added during the summer. Kearny High School 60th class reunion for the classes of June 1954 and January 1955 will be held Sept. 19, at noon, in Spring Lake Heights. Admission is $32. For more information or to make reservations, email phylmae@aol.com or call 732458-5162. West Hudson Christian Cent-

er, 557 Kearny Ave., presents Weird Animals Vacation Bible School, from Sunday, July 20, to Wed., July 23, 6:30 to 9 p.m., for ages 3 to 12. To pre-register in advance (space is limited), visit whccag.org or call 201-9977762. Registration is also open each night of the program at the door.

are scheduled every Wednesday from July 9 to Aug. 6. For additional information or questions, call 201-955-5640, ext. 126. Here are some upcoming programs: • Music n’ Movement, interactive play with music and movement for ages 2 to 5, is held on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Lyndhurst • Fizz Boom Story Time for Seniors are invited to wear ages 2 to 5 gives kids a chance their red, white and blue and to listen to and enjoy imaginabring a flag to a free Fourth tive stories on Mondays at 11:30 of July Band Concert by the a.m. (On July 28, there will be North Jersey Concert Band a special story time all about Wednesday, July 2, at 7 p.m., at nutrition.) the Meadowlands Environment • Boomtastic Crafts for ages Center, 2 DeKorte Park Plaza. 6 to 10 allows kids to make a vaRegistration is recommended riety of cool and exciting crafts and appreciated. To register, on Tuesdays at 3 p.m. call 201-777-2431. • Lego Club for ages 6 to 10 provides an opportunity to North Arlington build with Legos on Tuesdays North Arlington Woman’s at 6:30 p.m. (No class July 15.) Club has designated Wednes• Tween Book Club for ages day, June 25, as “Joshua’s Day,” 10 to 13 offers the opportunity on behalf of 6-year-old North for kids to read, discuss and Arlington resident Joshua discover great books every Piperato, who, was involved in Wednesday at 1 p.m. an accident in March that re• Young Adults Writing Club sulted in the partial amputation is a creative writing group for of his leg. The club is fundraisages 14 to 18 that meets Thursing to help with any uncovered days at 6:30 p.m. medical bills or treatments to • Reading Club will award help subsidize any unexpected prizes to children ages 2 to 18 costs his family faces due to his who read, log their books and injury. visit the library each week, July Participating businesses will 8 to Aug. 8. Kids can log their have a Joshua’s Day flyer disbooks online or ask a librarian played in their window. People to help. Kids should pick up a patronizing those businesses paper reading log in the Juveare asked to mention “Joshua’s nile Department. Read 10 books Day” and a percentage of their this summer to receive an bill will be donated to the funinvitation to the library’s sumdraiser. mer reading program’s closing Any local organization or ceremony on Aug. 12 at 6 pm. individual wishing to donate is • Fizz Boom Wednesday invited to send checks, payable Special Event features “Vibrant to the N.A.W.C., P.O. Box 7274, Volcanoes,” when kids enterNorth Arlington, N.J. 07032, ing grades 1 to 4 will make a with the words “Joshua’s Day” working miniature volcano, written in the memo line. For learn the hula dance and hear more information, call Christhe story of Pele, the goddess of tine at 201-577-1088. fire Wednesday, July 9, at 11 a.m. Children can spend summer This program is limited to 25 with exciting weekly classes children so register early. and special events at North Ar• Thursday Night Drop-in lington Public Library, 210 Ridge Activities has no registration Road. Registration is required requirement. for all of these programs. • Movie Nights feature movTo register for classes, visit: ies appropriate for the entire http://bit.ly/11uEKUz. family July 17, 31 and Aug. 7. Registration will be open • Movie Story Time allows from June 26 to July 3. kids ages 4 to 6 to read a story Weekly programs run from and watch a movie July 10 and July 8 to Aug. 8. Special events 24.

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cal records. Locating the market next lot. Under a lease agreement, to the library has its benefits, Kearny compensated Mandee suggested Councilwoman a certain amount each year for Susan McCurrie, a member the right to locate the market of the UEZ board. “With the there. Last year, that amount anticipated opening of the was $1,010. Each year, the town children’s reading garden on reimburses Mandee a porthe south side of the library, tion of the taxes on the lot in the library director [Josh return for the town collecting Humphrey] can have events parking revenues. Last year, there to coordinate with our Mandee received $26,645, market day,” she said. “So the including the aforementioned two things will have a nice $1,010, according to town fisflow.” MARKET from

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On its first day, the market had a nice flow going, with a slow but steady stream of residents checking out the variety of produce offered by three vendors: Alstede Farms of Chester, Union Hill Farms of Denville and John and Roxanne “Cookie” Abramo of Garfield. “It’s our second year here,” said John Abramo, as he and Roxanne lined up their wares, a variety of breads from South Hackensack’s Central Bakery and cookies from Luna Rose Bakery in Staten Island, N.Y. Sometime soon, J&R will have muffins and fruit pies to supplement their current offerings, he said. “I was trying to get into this Farmers’ Market for years,” Abramo said. “I like the feel of it. I want to compliment Kearny customers. When you sell to them, it’s like they know you for 10 years. They’re very friendly to deal with.” During the summer season, the “Cookie’’ team has a busy road schedule: Tuesdays finds the couple in Hasbrouck Heights; on Fridays, they’re in Englewood; Sundays, it’s Fort Lee; and now, Thursdays, they’re in Kearny. “I like to branch out,” Abramo said. “We’re a bakery on wheels.” It’s the 21st year on the road for the couple. “It’s fun,” Abramo said. “We have loyalty to the people who support us.” A loyal participant in Kearny’s market is Union Hill Farms, represented by Jeff

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NJSIAA honors top scholar-athletes Tomko & Ojo She lettered in four different sports during her brilliant four-year career at Lyndhurst High School, participating in soccer, basketball, swimming and softball. But Grace Tomko’s lasting legacy will go far beyond the fields of play, the court or the pool. Last Thursday, Tomko delivered the valedictory speech at the Lyndhurst commencement exercises. It’s not every day that a student-athlete earns the right to be a class valedictorian. But Tomko’s impressive athletic resume, combined with her 4.14 grade point average and 1750 Scholastic Aptitude Test scores, catapulted her to the top of her class. “I always put school ahead of sports,” said Tomko, who helped the Lyndhurst softball team capture the NJSIAA North 2, Group II state sectional championship last month. “I was just able to balance it all.” Last month, Tomko represented Lyndhurst at the NJSIAA’s 21st Annual Scholar-Athlete awards luncheon at the Pines Manor in Edison. The state association honored one student

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from each participating school. In all, the NJSIAA has honored 6,350 scholar-athletes over the last two decades and has presented nearly $1.25 million in scholarships to those recipients. Tomko was more than overjoyed receiving the award. “It meant the world to me,” said Tomko, who is headed to the University of Delaware in the fall. “When you’re a high school student-athlete, you don’t get recognized for the student part. This recognized both.” Another local athlete honored at the NJSIAA Scholar-Athlete awards luncheon was Babatunde Ojo from Queen of Peace. Ojo, who played football, wrestled, power lifted and participated in track and field at QP, was also honored to be selected to represent his school at the luncheon. “I was extremely happy to be a part of it,” Ojo said. “Ever since I entered Queen of Peace, I felt like I had more pride than anyone else. I knew deep down that I had a lot of pride representing the school.” Ojo said that he was see VIEW page

hen Portugal scored the equalizing goal with just 15 seconds remaining in added time Sunday, grasping a tie out of the jaws of a Team USA victory in the second round of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, local soccer fans could try to put a positive spin on everything. Well, at least it wasn’t a loss. And before the game began, every single Team USA fan would have taken a draw against Portugal, one of the favorites in the tournament and featuring the world’s best player in Cristiano Ronaldo. Before the game, odds makers had Portugal as a two-goal favorite to win the match. And the 2-2 tie wasn’t exactly the worst outcome the Red, White and Blue could have received. Team USA now needs at least a draw against world power Germany Thursday morning to advance to the field of 16. However, it was the way the game ended that caused such pain and anguish. “It was a stinger,” said Christian Garing, a former Kearny High School soccer standout who now runs the Kearny Red Bull Army, a group that attends all New York Red Bulls home games at Red Bull Arena in Harrison. But Garing had mixed emotions Monday morning. “I went to bed feeling that we lost,” Garing said. “I woke up a little more positive thinking we can move on. If someone would have told me before the World Cup started that we’d have a win over Ghana and a tie with Portugal, I would have signed that contract right away.”

Photo by Jim Hague Kearny resident Miguel Abreu holds his 2-year-old son Dylan as they watch Team USA play in the World Cup at the Kearny Scots-American Club last week.

Regardless of the outcome, the sport of soccer has received a major boost by the attention the World Cup has received. Just a look at the restaurants and bars in the area is proof that World Cup fever has definitely caught on. At the popular Kearny ScotsAmerican Club, the joint was rocking with soccer fans both for the win over Ghana last Monday and the draw with Portugal Sunday. “I think with each passing World Cup, we get to see a bigger following in the United States,” Garing said. “The sport is getting a more positive spin from the media. You can tell by the patriotism that is being

portrayed on television that things are turning around. The sport has definitely grown.” Garing is also impressed with the way Team USA has played in its first two games. People like Clint Dempsey, who has scored a goal in each game, have become household names. Graham Zusi has collected an assist in each game. Both Dempsey and Zusi are Major League Soccer players. Dempsey scored his first goal just seconds into the game against Ghana and later suffered a severely broken nose, but was able to play against Portugal on Sunday and scored once again, becoming a nationsee WORLD CUP next page

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WorLD CUP from al hero overnight. Jermaine Jones gave the United States some hope with his brilliant strike from 25 yards out, tying the game in the 64th minute, before Dempsey scored from Zusi in the 80th minute, giving everyone anticipation of the upset win that just wasn’t meant to be. “I was in Kearny and Harrison before the World Cup and the talk was that the U.S. wasn’t going to score a single goal in the World Cup,” Garing said. “People were saying that we were not going to get through (to the field of 16). That conversation has sure changed. Now, we think we can win and move on.” Before the World Cup began, United States head coach Jurgen Klinsmann was quoted as saying that the United States “had no chance whatsoever of winning the World Cup” this year. Those comments hit a few sour notes locally. “I can see where he’s com-

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ing from,” said former Kearny High soccer standout Miguel Abreu, watching the games with his entire family, including 2-year-old son Dylan. “But as a player, you never want to hear that. It’s an uphill battle to begin with. You never want to hear your coach saying that.” “I think he was trying to get the best of his team,” said Kearny resident Ed Coleman. “That’s the German mentality (Klinsmann is a former German soccer standout and great coach). They try to underplay everything and hope that the team overachieves. I think the USA fans are more upset with those words than the players. The players know what they’re up against.” “I hope we get him to eat his words,” said fellow Kearny resident Lennon Gomez, a former Kearny High athlete. “I don’t understand how you say those things before the tournament begins.” Coleman was certain that Team USA was going to do well in the World Cup.

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The avid soccer fans at the Kearny Scots-American Club erupt after Clint Dempsey scored an early goal against Ghana.

“I think we’re going to surprise a lot of fans,” Coleman said. “Our backline is young. We also have the best goaltender in the world.” Tim Howard, Team USA’s net minder, is a former Kearny resident who lived on Pleasant Place when he played for the old MetroStars. “We’re all hyped up for this,”

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Coleman said. “It’s unbelievable.” “It’s beautiful to see all the Kearny people get excited for the World Cup,” Gomez said. “The Kearny pride is showing. It doesn’t get any better than this.” Abreu was glad to be able to share it with his young son. “It’s a long time coming,” Abreu said. “The World Cup only comes around every four years. It’s such a great experience here, especially in Kearny, with all the different nationalities in the town. We’re ready for a good USA run. The after-

noon games are nice, because we can bring our families. We have second, third and even fourth generation soccer fans here. It’s great to see.” Garing notices the way Kearny just explodes with excitement during the World Cup. However, it’s not just locally. ESPN showed viewing parties in places like Grant Park in Chicago and Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, where thousands of USA fans gathered together to show their support. World Cup fever has encompassed the nation, but especially in our own backyard. “I don’t know if we’re ready to win the World Cup yet,” Garing said. “We still have to earn some respect throughout the world. But we have shown we can win games.” The United States was just 15 seconds away from winning Sunday and moving on to the final 16. Silvestre Varela’s header off the brilliant cross from Ronaldo dashed those hopes. Now, Team USA has to do it the hard way against Germany. Kearny and the surrounding communities are just hoping upon hope that World Cup fever will include the United States national team through the weekend.

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reflect on her incredible high school career. “I’m actually speechless,” Tomko said. “I can’t believe it’s all over. I can look back with no regrets. I did everything to my best.” Tomko was asked about if she was more nervous delivering her key speech or delivering a clutch play on the soccer pitch or the softball diamond. “That’s tough,” Tomko said. “When I was walking out to make the speech, (softball) Coach (Emily) Ringen was standing there. I said to her that I felt like I was going out to play a big game, but there was more excitement to give the speech than it was to play Photos by Jim Hague a game. I was more excited LEFT: Lyndhurst’s Grace Tomko was not only the top female athlete in her class, but she was also the top student, dethan nervous.” livering the valedictory address at the Class of 2014 graduation last week. Tomko represented her school at the NJSIAA But Tomko delivered the Scholar-Athlete awards luncheon last month. RIGHT: Queen of Peace’s Babatunde Ojo participated in football, wrestling speech, much like she delivand track in school and earned QP’s top scholar-athlete award. ered a state sectional champithe classroom.” Rebecca Goncalves of Kearny, rison and Nicholas Perrone of onship. Other local students honBridget Ismaelito of BloomNutley. “It doesn’t end any better ored by the NJSIAA include field, Pavel Aparcana of HarTomko got the chance to than that,” Tomko said.

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Locals return to St. Peter’s Prep to play football for a cause By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer

alma mater to participate in a football reunion, a way to raise money for a scholarship he 1994 NJSIAA Nonfoundation named after a guy Public A state champiwho was important to both onship football game local standouts. between Bergen Catholic and Skinner, McDermott and St. Peter’s Prep might have about 50 or so other former taken place 20 years ago, but Prep gridiron greats returned don’t dare tell that to Kearny to Jersey City to play in the natives Jeff Skinner and Gerry Jerome Pedersen Memorial McDermott. Football Classic, named after The two former Prep stand- the former Prep do-everything outs, who combined for the who died tragically at the tengame-clinching touchdown in der age of 27 in 2001. Giants Stadium on that fateful “It’s really special to come December afternoon two dec- back,” said Skinner, who quarades ago, were one of the most terbacked the Marauders to prolific passing combinations the 26-24 upset win over Berin the history of the school. gen Catholic, ranked No. 1 in Last Saturday morning, the entire nation at the time, Skinner and McDermott in the state championship returned to their high school game. “I don’t get the oppor-

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Skinner went on to play at Wagner, while McDermott played at Fordham. “It’s great to see good friends and teammates that I played with 20 years ago,” McDermott said. “I still keep in touch with a lot of the guys, but it’s hard to see them all. When you think it’s 20 years ago, it puts everything in perspective. It makes me feel old.” McDermott said that he was happy to do something to keep the memory of Pedersen, who was known affectionately as “Gee.” Pedersen was the equipment manager, bus driver, assistant trainer, scorekeeper, you name it, down at the Prep during those days. “Jerome was such a good guy and such an integral part of our team,” McDermott said. “It’s an excellent opportunity to come back and celebrate a great life. What happened to him was sad, especially at such a young age. It really makes you appreciate things more. I always remember him in that equipment room. I always tried to get something extra, like a better facemask. It was tough to get what I wanted, because of him.”

“It’s a shame that it took so long to get something done like this,” Skinner said. “He did so much for our program and never got the credit. He was one of us.” Skinner now lives in Glen Rock with his wife and son. “I’m just glad I can still throw it a little,” Skinner said. Alfredo Huaranga graduated in 2003, but the Harrison native wanted to be a part of the reunion and to honor Pedersen as well. “The Prep family is such a tight-knit close family,” said Huaranga, whose wife, Kim, is the athletic director at Harrison High School. “I just love being here. I love Prep. I knew Gee and he was a great guy. He was always there to help us, whether to give us a hand continued next page

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or a ride somewhere. We’re all here together today. Everyone came together finally to remember Jerome and never forget him.” Rich Hansen, who coached the Marauders’ three state championship squads, including the 1994 team, considered to be the best in the history of the school, felt honored to be part of the celebration, given that he coached all of the players on the field. “It’s awesome to see so many great guys who meant so much to our program over

the years to finally come back and have some fun,” Hansen said. “Maybe they’re rekindling the flame a little. It’s all about memories, a strong family bond we all shared. It’s good to see that.” Hansen was asked if he could believe it was 20 years since Skinner and McDermott combined for that great touchdown catch in Giants Stadium. “It’s crazy,” Hansen said. “I’ve been to so many of their weddings and then the christening of their children. Time sure flies.”

Music in the parks in Bloomfield, Nutley As part of the 2014 Essex County Free SummerMusic Concert Series, programs have been scheduled in two Observer towns: Bloomfield and Nutley. “Pack a blanket, enjoy the cool evening breeze, and dance . . . . We have an amazing line-up that is sure to entertain and impress,” County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. said. On Wednesday, July 2, at 7:30 p.m., Brookdale Park, Bloomfield/Montclair, will be the site of a concert by The Infernos with Joe Piscopo and a Fireworks Spectacular. (Rain date is Thursday, July 3.) Other concerts include: • Tuesday, July 8, 7 p.m., Yanticaw Park, Nutley: Symphonics • Friday, July 11, 7:30 p.m., Brookdale Park: JT Taylor, known as “The Voice” and formerly of Kool & The

Gang • Friday, July 18, 7:30 p.m., Brookdale Park: The Duprees • Friday, July 25, 7:30 p.m., Brookdale Park: Shadows of the ‘60s -Tribute to The Temptations, The Four Tops and The Supremes • Tuesday, July 29, 7 p.m., Watsessing Park, Bloomfield/East Orange: Tony Scally and Jazzmataz • Friday, Aug. 1, 7:30 p.m., Brookdale Park: Jersey Sound and Almost Queen • Friday, Aug. 8, 7:30 p.m., Brookdale Park: The cast of “Beatlemania” Concerts are held at accessible sites. Persons who require special accommodations or assistance are asked to call at least two weeks prior to the concert to alert staff as to their needs. For more information, call the county Department of Parks at 973‑239-2485.

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bloodline.” Lawrence Alexander graduated in 1999, but he remembered Pedersen very well. Alexander was the organizer of the event. “I lived right around the corner from Gee (in Newark), so many times, I would ride to Prep with him,” Alexander said. “He was a bridge builder for me. He was my friend, my bridge, my caregiver. Once I took off that helmet and headed home, the only one I had was Jerome.” Alexander estimates that the

And Hansen was happy that the day was for such a good cause. “Gee is the one who breathes the life into all of us,” Hansen said. “If you played here, if you didn’t have the chance to know him, you certainly knew of him. He was important to all of us. That’s what makes this special. It doesn’t matter the generation you came from. You know him. The guys are excited to be here and excited for the cause. I feel good for the Prep football

event raised approximately $4,000 for the Jerome Pedersen Memorial Scholarship Fund. “My goal is to raise the cost of one year tuition for a student,” Alexander said. “When we have days like Saturday, we can’t lose.” So much so that the Second Annual Jerome Pedersen Football Classic is already scheduled for June 20, 2015. In that respect, friends like Skinner and McDermott can get together for a few passes then as well.

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Liberty Airport have increased 14% over the past year.” Which is why the Essex and Bergen County Prosecutors’ Offices are among those in New Jersey supporting the federal public awareness campaign. The FBI and the Federal Aviation Administration began tracking laser strikes nationwide in 2005. Since

then, the agency reported, “data show a more than 1,100% increase in the deliberate targeting of aircraft by people with handheld lasers.” It apparently is getting worse with each passing year. In February, the FBI launched a pilot public awareness program through 12 field offices. Although the effort has shown “early signs of success in reducing the number of laser attacks in

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those 12 cities, the laser threat remains a problem on a much larger scale,” said Joseph Campbell, assistant director of the agency’s Criminal Investigative Division. Authorities report that, in addition to commercial planes, laser targets have included law enforcement aircraft, media helicopters, military aircraft, medical evacuation and search-and-rescue aircraft. “I can’t stress enough

KEARNY – The Town of Kearny has renewed its contract with Cali Carting of Kearny for the collection of trash and recyclables, effective July 1, which will cost nearly $1 million more over the life of the agreement, according to Finance Director Shuaib Firozvi. As explained by Firozvi, the new deal calls for a 3-year contract for a total of $4,195,800, with options for renewing for a fourth year at a price of $1,160,000 and a fifth year at $1,490,000. Over the 5-year period,

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Firozvi said, the cost works out to $119,096 per month versus the $102,500 per month that the town paid during its last contract with the vendor. That difference, he said, will account for a total increase of $985,800 over the last contract with Cali. Cali was the lone contractor to bid on the town’s garbage/ recyclable contract, according to Firozvi. The mayor and Town Council awarded Cali its new contract at the June 10 meeting. In other business conducted at that session, the governing body: • Extended a janitorial services contract with Ocean

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Clean of Cedar Grove for an additional one year for $83,549. • Agreed to refund a towing/ storage fee of $91.75 to resident Keira Gruber for charges incurred as a result of a tow from Dukes and Chestnut Sts. Feb. 20 during a snow cleanup. Gruber had previously won a municipal court dismissal of the ticket she’d been issued for parking on a snow-covered street, claiming there was insufficient notice to residents. • Appointed Sylvia Alvarez part-time clerk typist/bilingual in the construction code enforcement department for 24.5 hours a week at about $11 per hour. • Acknowledged receipt of a request from the Rev. Manual Duenas, vice rector of Redemptoris Mater Archdiocesan Missionary Seminary of Kearny, to host a 5K run on Sunday, Sept. 28, at 6 p.m., along S. Midland Ave., Belgrove Drive and Passaic Ave., with proceeds supporting its missionary efforts worldwide. In closed caucus, Police Chief John Dowie asked the governing body to consider asking state Civil Service to call for an appointment exam for the rank of deputy chief. The Police Department currently has one deputy chief but its T.O. allows for up to two. Later, Mayor Alberto Santos said the town would pass on the chief’s request for now due to budget restraints. – Ron Leir

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Emmett H. Ball Emmett H. Ball died June 17 at Clara Maass Medical Center. He was 85. Born in Greenwood Lake, N.Y., he lived most of his life in Kearny. Arrangements were by the Armitage and Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. A funeral service was held at the funeral home followed by burial in Rosedale Cemetery, Linden. To leave online condolences, please visit www.armitagewiggins. com. Emmett served in the U.S. Army’s 47th Viking Infantry Division. He then married Mary A. Westmoreland. He worked as a distribution manager at Otis Elevator in Harrison and then worked for Benedict Miller in Lyndhurst. After retirement, he went on to help his daughter Sharon at Lee’s Florist in Kearny. He is survived by his wife Mary, his daughters Sharon and her husband Jim Carey and Donna Ball. Brother of the late Kearny Fire Capt. Robert Ball, he is also survived by his grandchildren Paul, Jessica and Artie. If you care to make a memorial contribution, please consider The Kidney Fund.

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Funeral services were under the direction of the Mulligan Funeral Home, Harrison. A funeral service was held at the funeral home on Saturday. Cremation was private. Born in Lima, Peru, Rafael lived in Newark for 25 years before moving to Belleville 15 years ago. He worked for Ford Motor Co., Edison, as an assembly line worker for 30 years retiring in 2002. He was a member of the UAW Local 980, Edison. Rafael served in the Peruvian Army as a paratrooper in peacetime before coming to the US. He is survived by his wife of 45 years Juanita (Conzo), his children Chris and his wife Heather (Mulhearn) and Rafael ‘Tony’ Egoavil, and his grandchildren Ashley, Ryan, Connor and Olivia Egoavil. He is also the oldest brother of Fausto Egoavil and seven other brothers and a sister. He was predeceased by his daughter Marisol in 1983.

Joseph Albert French Joseph A. “Skeetz” French 81, died on June 18 in the Clara Maass Medical Center, Belleville. Arranements were by the Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Home, 585 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. A funeral Mass was June Clara Clarke offered at Queen of Peace June Clara Clarke passed Church, North Arlington, away peacefully on June 16. followed by interment at She was 78. Holy Cross Cemetery, North She was a lifelong Newark Arlington. Condolences and resident. memories may be shared at Arrangements were by the www.thiele-reid.com. Armitage and Wiggins Funeral Mr. French was born in Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Newark and was raised in Kearny. A funeral service was Kearny. He has lived in North held at the funeral home, folArlington since 1965. lowed by a private cremation. “Skeetz” was a sheet metal June’s ashes will be buried in mechanic for many years, the family plot at Liberty Cor- retiring in 1994. He was emner Presbyterian Cemetery, ployed by Sheet Metal WorkLiberty Corner. To leave oners International Association line condolences, please visit Local 25 in Carlstadt, and was www.armitagewiggins.com. a member for over 50 years. June was a retired inspector He was a member of the for J. Weiss and Son. Knights of Columbus Queen Daughter of the late Clifford of Peace Council 3428 in and Leona, she is survived by North Arlington. her twin sister Dottie Clarke, Joseph is survived by his her nephew John and his wife wife Kathleen (Ricciardi) and Midge along with many great his daughter Colleen Cappucnieces and nephews. June was cino; siblings Joan O’Connell, predeceased by her brother Shirley Landati, Barbara Clifford. Gallagher and John Joll Jr.; Rafael Egoavil four grandchildren Brianna, Rafael Egoavil, 71, passed Kaitlyn, Sammy and Cassanaway on Tuesday, June 17. dra. He also leaves behind his

son-in-law Telly Servitis. He was predeceased by his son-in law Sammy Cappuccino and most recently by his daughter Kathleen M. Servitis suddenly on May 5, 2014.

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grandfather of Glenn Jr. and Stephanie. He is also survived by his brother-in-law Robert Mackenzie (Mary Lou) and sister-in-law Lois Walsh (David) in addition to many nieces and nephews. Raymond was predeceased by his son, Raymond Jr. in 2008 as well as his siblings Elvin, Richard, John and Hazel.

land. Subsequently, he served as a captain in the U.S. Army Medical Corps on Saipan and became deputy surgeon of the Western Pacific Base Command. He was awarded the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Raymond ‘Butch’ Henry, Sr. Medal, the American Theatre Campaign Medal, and the Victory Medal. After the war he took further training at Indianapolis Dr. Jack Grundfest City Hospital and at MonteDr. Jack Grundfest, of fiore Hospital in the Bronx, Kearny and Belleville, passed N.Y. He was a diplomate of away on June 18 after a long the American Board of SurRaymond “Butch” Henry Sr., illness. gery and a fellow of the Amerof East Newark, passed away He was born in Kearny on ican College of Surgeons. He peacefully, surrounded by his April 7, 1917, the youngest of was medical director at the loving family on Saturday, five children. His parents, Aar- former West Hudson Hospital June 21. He was 76. on and Gertrude Grundfest, and served as chief of surgery The funeral will be concame to the U.S. from Minsk in three hospitals: West Hudducted from the Mulligan in 1913. He was a graduate of son Hospital in Kearny, Clara Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Kearny High School, obtained Maass Hospital in Belleville, Ave., Harrison, on Thursday, a Bachelor of Arts degree and St. James Hospital in June 26, at 9:30 a.m. A funeral from N.Y.U., and earned his Newark and held the position Mass will be celebrated at St. M.D. degree in 1943 from the of assistant clinical professor Anthony Church, East Newark University of Arkansas School of surgery at N.J. College of at 10 a.m., followed by interof Medicine. Medicine. ment in Holy Cross Cemetery, He married Karolyn Scott, a Dr. Grundfest was active in North Arlington. Friends classical musician from Little many community activities may call on Wednesday, June Rock, right after graduation. including the Men’s Clubs of 25, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 He then interned at the U.S. see OBITS page p.m. and Thursday starting at Marine Hospital in Staten Is8:45 a.m. For information or directions, please visit www. mulliganfuneralhome.org. Born in East Newark, Raymond was a lifelong resident. He worked for the East NewMario Teixeira, IV, Manager, NJ Lic. #3757 ark Police Department for 25 Mario Teixeira, Jr. Director, NJ Lic. #2542 • Monique Teixeira, Director, NJ Lic. #4048 years, retiring as a captain in Newly renovated family owned and operated funeral home with multiple locations. 1993. Fluent in Portuguese and Spanish. Handicapped Accessible. Raymond was a proud 138 DAVIS AVE. • KEARNY, NJ 07032 member of the Policeman’s Benevolent Association. (201) 991-2265 www.buyusfuneralhome.com Raymond is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Lynne Ann (nee Mackenzie.) He was the devoted father of Glenn and his wife Diane of Rockaway, the dear brother of Gloria Jean Lombardo (Joe), Mary Ann Bower, and William Henry. He was a cherished

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St. Jude O Holy St. Jude, Apostle and Martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles. Near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need, to you I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present and urgent petition. In return, I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. Saint Jude pray for us and all who invoke your aid. Amen. Say three Our Fathers, Hail Mary’s and Glorias. Publication must be promised. This novena has never been known to fail. I have had my request granted P.M.O.

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BELLEvILLE 2nd fl. 2 BR’s, Belleville Nutley border. W/D Hook up. HT/HW included $1300/month.Avl. Jan. 1st 862-201-6166.

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KEArny KEARNY Newly renovated, hardwood floors. Laundry onsite.HT/HW included. 2 BR start at $985. 1 BR start at $825. Jr.1 BR start at $750. (201)289-7096

KEARNY 1 ½ rooms. HT/HW included. No pets. $850/month 1 ½ security + 1 month rent. (201)997-0590 KEARNY Convenient Location Large 3R, 1BR, includes HT/HW $925/month + security. (512) 994-4986 KEARNY ELm cOURT Kearny’s Best Kept secret 732 Elm St. 1 BR for $850 NYC Commuter Bldg Call Alan (201)955-4334 or PJ (973)922-1555 ext 1 Affiliated Mgmt.

KEARNY Kearny Ave. 2 bedrooms. $1050/month. No pets. Separate utilities. 1-1/2 months security. Available July 1st. (201)893-1955

KEARNY 4 rent By Owner 2 & 3 BR Apts. Newly Renovated. All Units Have W/D Hook up & Basement Storage. Most units have A/C. Rents Range from $950$1150 + Utilities. 1 ½ months security. Close to NY Transportation. No pets. Call 201-998-8226. Between the hrs. 6am4pm. Monday-Friday for Appt.

KEARNY 1 BR apt. H/W floors. 3rd fl. Off street parking. $875/month + utilities. 1 month security. 201-486-5602

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KEARNY 2nd fl. 3 rooms, $875/month. Utilities separate. 1 ½ months security. No pets. No smoking. Available. July 1st. 201-998-3681, if no answer leave message.

KEARNY Newly renovated, 1st fl. 2 BR, DR, LR Kitchen. Garage, Use of Backyard. HT/HW Included. Basement, Washer/Dryer Hookup. Storage. No pets. $1,650/month 1-1/2 months security. Available July 1st. 201-759-4667

KEARNY 43 Woodland Ave. 2nd fl. 2 ½ BR, Large EIK, Laundry Hook-ups. No pets. $1,200/month + 1 ½ months security. Separate utilities. Available July 1st. 201-914-4697 KEARNY 2nd Fl. 2 BR, $1,300/month. HT/HW Supplied. 1 ½ months security. No pets. Includes refrigerator. Avail. July 15th. 201-991-5968. KEARNY 3 rooms, HT/HW included. Elevated building. Laundry facility on premises. $895/month Call Sofia after 3pm 201-998-3516 or see super after 3pm 654 Elm St. Apt Basement 1 KEARNY 3rd fl. 3 BR apt. Washer/Dryer Hook-up. $1300/month + utilities. 1 month security. Avail. July 1st. 908-333-7674. KEARNY 2 BR apt. Kitchen, Living Room. Utilities Separate. $1250/month. 1 year lease. No pets. 201-978-1168. KEARNY 1 room apt. Utilities included. No smoking. No pets. $1,100/month.1 ½ month security. Available July 1st. Call after 5pm 201-600-1863 201-246-9524

KEARNY 2 BEDROOmSm RAILROAD STYLE ApT. 3RD FL. 34 BRIgHTON AvE. $915/mONTH pLUS UTILITIES. NO pETS. LEASE. 1 ½ mONTHS SEcURITY. 973-493-7868

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To place an ad call: 201-991-1600 classified@theobserver.com ApArtments for rent KEARNY LARgE 1 BEDROOm, 2ND FL. BELgROvE ApTS. (117 BELgROvE DRIvE). mODERN KITcHEN/BATH. $950/mONTH INcLUDINg HT/HW. NO pETS. LEASE. 1-1/2mONTHS SEcURITY 973-497-7868

KEARNY 1 BR Apt. Located 1 block from City hall. H/W floors. HT/HW included. $900/month. 1 month security. No pets. For more Info. Call Carlos 201-306-2994.

2nd Floor, Lg. LR, Formal DR, Mod. EIK & Bath. 2 bdrm’s. No pets. 1-1/2 months security. $1350/mo. + utilities. (732)859-9957

KEARNY Arlington section, 2nd fl. 1 BR apt. owner occupied home, $1,000/month, HT/HW included. 1 ½ months security. No smoking. Avl. Aug. 1st. 201-998-0297 201-424-1846.

KEARNY Everything brand new. 2 bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom, LR, DR, central air. $1200$1250/month. 1 month security. Separate utilities. Available July 1st. (201) 618-4168

KEARNY 2 BR, LV, Kitchen, Bath. Access to yard. Schuyler school district. $1,150/month, 1 month security. 201-637-2734 201-724-0385.

KEARNY 5 ½ rooms apt. Avl. July 1st. 1 ½ month security. $1250/month. Brand new house pay own utilities. No dogs or cats. Laundry on premises. 6 family house. Call 201-424-5067 After 5pm. We speak Spanish.

KEARNY 355 Kearny Ave. 1 BR, LV & Kitchen. $850/month. HT/HW Included 201-283-4440 or 973-465-0166.

KEARNY 6 ½ rooms apt. Avl. July 1st. 1 ½ month security. $1,450/month. Brand new house pay own utilities. No dogs or cats. Washer/Dryer hook-up. Call 201-424-5067 After 5pm. We speak Spanish.

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Barbara gerbasio RE & management co. 201-998-8415 KEARNY 748 Devon 1 bdrm, Hardwood fls, H/HW supplied. $925. Superintendent David 908-406-2083

KEARNY 208 Tappan st. 2nd fl. 2 BR, EIK, LV, 2 baths. $1,200/month. 1 ½ months security. Available July 1st. 973-768-8897.

KEARNY 3 room spt., 1 BR, 3rd fl. Stove & Refrigerator. Avl. July 15th. No pets. 1 ½ months security. Call 201-913-7295 201-970-2435.

KEARNY 2nd floor, 31/2 bedrooms, 2 baths. Master bedroom w/own bathroom and walk-in closet. Hardwood floors throughout, 11ft. high ceilings, washer/dryer hook-up, central AC/HT, backyard. $2000/month, 1 month security, separate utilities. Available August 1st. (201)213-4409

ApArtments for rent KEARNY 2 bedrooms, LR, DR, bath, kitchen. Separate utilities. No pets. Available July 1st. Near park and public transportation. (862)215-7855 (862)754-2266

KEARNY 6 room apt., 2nd floor. Washer/dryer hook-up. References required. No pets. $1300/month + 1-1/2 months security. Supply own utilities. Available August 1st. (201)245-4594 KEARNY 5 ½ rooms, 2 Bedrooms, Large EIK, Large formal DR, Large LV. New Carpet & A/C. No pets. $1,200/month. HT Included. 1 month security. Avl. Now. 201-998-3366. KEARNY 4 rooms, hardwood floors throughout. New kitchen and bath, 2 bedrooms, LR. No pets. (201)955-9244 (201)452-1700 KEARNY 3 modern room apt. 1 Bedroom, Ground Fl. Hardwood floors, Tiled Kitchen, A/C & Fridge Supplied. Laundry Facilities. Close to NY Transportation. $890/month + Utilties. 908-240-9302. Available July 1st.

Your Ad Here! Lyndhurst LYNDHURST 2nd fl. 1 BR apt. Private House. H/W floors, $1000/mo + 1 month security. HT/HW included. Small pet ok. 201-575-5270. LYNDHURST 2nd fl. 2 ½ Br’s, Kitchen, LV. Laundry hook-up. Avl. July 1st. No Pets. Please call after 4pm 973-568-8437.

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AUtomobile for sAle

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N.ARLINgTON 2 & 3 rooms apartments. HT/HW included. Near Transportation. Available now. (732) 648-1171.

N.ARLINgTON Newly renovated 1 bedroom apt. $950/month + utilities. 1 month security. 1 car parking. 201-772-7609 917-721-3381

1990 Dodge Van, 1,600 miles. Asking price $1,200. Please call (201) 991-1788 (201) 362-7475.

N.ARLINgTON 1 Bedroom Apt. HT/HW included. Parking space. No pets. 201-342-2206. N.ARLINgTON 1 bedroom, 3rd floor. Available July 1st. No pets. Close to public transportation. $850/month + utilities. (973)769-4216 N.ARLINgTON 3 rooms, 1 BR, 1st fl. Hardwood floors. EIK, No pets. $1,000/month + utilities. Freshly painted. 201-693-6542 N.ARLINgTON 1 BR, All Utilities included except cable. Washer/dryer. No pets. No smoking $925/month. Call After 5pm 973-420-4633

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N.ARLINgTON Immaculate 2 bedrooms, DR, LR, EIK. 2nd floor. No pets. $1200/month + utilities. Available July 1st. (201)747-4167 N.ARLINgTON 4 1/2 rooms, 2 BR, LV, Kitchen. 2nd fl. Garage. No pets. $1,250/month + utilities. 201-693-6542. N.ARLINgTON 3 modern rooms. No pets. No smoking. Parking on property. $925/month + Utilities. Security. 973-779-8851.

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ADvERTISINg AccOUNT EXEcUTIvE We have an opening for an aggressive energetic self-starter to sell newspaper advertising. Duties include servicing existing account, calling inactive accounts, and generating new business while making friends.

Family owned and operated 126 years. Team oriented environment. You have the ambition and we will train. High Commission Must have transportation. Fax resume to: 201-991-8941 or E-mail: jobs@theobserver.com

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N.ARLINgTON 3 & 4 rooms apt. Fully renovated Laundry Hook-ups. No pets or smoking. $1,000$1,200/month. 1 month security. (201)960-3959

nEWArK NEWARK 1 bedroom. 2 blocks from Belleville. $875/month. 1 month security. Utilities included. (973)732-2071 (973)484-3746

n. nEWArK N.NEWARK Section 8 Welcomed. 3 Bedroom Apt. Newly Renovated. New Bath, New Kitchen, 1st fl. 412 Woodside Ave. Call (973)202-8580 (973)925-3812 N.NEWARK Totally renovated studio apt. $775/month, 1 month security. Utilities included. Available now. No pets. No smoking. (973)752-6877 call after 4:30pm

nutLEy NUTLEY 4 rooms, 1st floor, 2 bedrooms, $1100/month. Freshly painted. Newer carpets and flooring. Close to NY transportation. Move in condition. No pets. No smoking. (973)517-7517

AUtomobile for sAle 2013 White Ford Truck, E350 Cargo Ecoline Van Super Duty, refrigerated, extended, 12,000 miles, thermo king V300. Ref. unit, completely insulated interior, power locks, air conditioning, back up sensors, overnight plug. Call Al (201) 889-3114

2008 Ford Escape 36,050 miles, 4-cyl, auto trans, Good Condition/ Original owner. New Battery. $6,500 Contact 201-991-7188. 2007 Honda Civic LX, 4 door sedan, 93,000 miles, $8,500 or best offer. (201)595-9959

bUsiness for sAle Hair salon, with manicure & pedicure section for sale, Bloomfield area. 201-927-5270 or 973-393-7877

hAll for rent Party Hall For Rent • Affordable • A/C • Nice Setting 201-889-6677 201-572-1839 hoUse for rent KEARNY 1 FAMILY HOUSE, 7 ROOMS + LAUNDRY ROOM, CLOSE TO SCHOOLS & TRANSPORTATION 551-482-0999.

hoUse for sAle N.ARLINGTON 4 family house, parking available, on dead end street. $500,000. 201-283-4051 201-998-8429.

lot for sAle LOT FOR SALE NEWARK, 33-35 BROOKDALE AvE., RESIDENTIAL, 30FT X 100FT, LEvELED, USED FOR SIX FAmILY. SELLINg pRIcE $15K, $120K TAX ASSESSED vALUE. cALL 201-615-7960.

offiCe spACe for rent KEARNY Professional Commercial (2 locations available). Office space on Kearny Avenue. Immediate occupancy. Close to NYC, public transportation, PATH, DeCamp, NJ Transit bus lines. 1,100 sq.ft.(corner) $2500/month + 1-1/2 months security, 1 to 5 year lease. 1,000 sq.ft. $2300/month + 1-1/2 months security, 1 to 5 year lease. Call Silvina (201) 456-2540

Ridge Road Office in N.Arlignton. 1 room office w/parking, great building $550/month. Owner (201)280-7483 750 sq. ft. 2 private offices, Bathroom, High traffic street, 1 parking space. HT included. 201-265-9423 or 201-218-9019

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KEARNY Room for rent. 3rd floor. $500/month, private room & Bathroom. Utilities included. (201)279-9251 (201)686-1884 Se habla espanol.

Now Hiring! Property inspectors FT/PT in your area. Full, free training provided. msangelabove@ comcast.net (732)766-4425 ask for Mel

Help Wanted to install seamless gutter, experience needed. Must have valid Drivers License. 1(800) 479-3262 or (201) 954-4287

Stewarts Root Beer Now Hiring for season Cooks.

Drivers: Local Clifton! Home Every Night & WeekendS. Benjamin Moore Openings! Start $22.40/hr + Great Benefits. Opportunity of advancement Union position. Class-A CDL, 5yrs Exp, Hazmat & Tanker End., Clean MVR CPC Logistics: 1-800-274-3749

Kearny Room for rent. Utilities, cable and Internet included. Available July 1st. (201) 898-3527 HARRISON Private entrance. Available now. Near transportation. No smoking. No pets. $450/month. 1 month security. Male preferred. Se habla espanol. (201)655-8663 (862)755-4947

spACe for rent Truck parking and/or storage. Secured lot in Belleville. 50x100. Available now. (201)310-4433

store for rent

Nice looking man, looking for nice woman. Must be over 60 w/no children. (973) 715-9586

BLOOMFIELD Retail store for lease. Corner store avl. No food Please. Avl. June 1st. 800sq ft. private parking lot available. Call 973-566-0333.

HARRISON Room for rent. Big closets. Female preferred. Near PATH & transportation. Share kitchen. No smoking. No drinking. Available now. Utilities & DIRECTV included. Se habla español. (973) 485-9464.

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KEARNY 21 Kearny Ave. Small storefront for rent. Formerly a nail & hair salon. $1,200/month. (201)306-4051 Kearny – 21 Kearny Ave. storefront for rent. Basement storage & bathroom. Formerly a nail & hair salon. $1,200/month. 201-306-4051

employment/ help wAnted BELLEVILLE Large spacious room for rent, HT/HW included. No pets. No smoking. 1 month security required. Avl. Now. 973-759-7077.

Permanent P/T Class A Hazmat cert NJ/PA 2 days wk. Retirees welcome. Call Mike. 201-939-1644.

HARRISON Room for rent. $415/month. No smoking. No drinking. Cable included. Private entrance. (973) 489-6668

Drivers CDL A/B Call today start tomorrow, Great Pay & Benefits. 201-991-1586.

Apply in person 938 Passaic Ave Kearny, NJ (201)998-0600

Looking for drivers and helpers with moving experience. Livingston area. Call 973-255-0621

Full time Landscaper w/experience. Must have clean drivers license. Call 201-998-1262

Kitchen help wanted in local restaurant Tues-Sun. 614 Schuyler ave North Arlington 201 997-8778

Presser Wanted, experience needed. P/T work. Please call John (201)310-1625 Cook and Kitchen help wanted. Experience in Mexican cuisine needed. Apply in person, after 11am. El meson de Luis 217 Harrison Ave. Harrison.

Auto Body Combo Tech needed. Must speak English. (201)997-9000 Looking to hire worker in a warehouse from 8:00am to 6:00pm, 67 Porette Ave. N. Arlington, NJ 07031

Looking for chemical operator for company in South Kearny. Ribbon blender experience helpful. Please mail resume to P.O. Box 401 Kearny NJ 07032. Att: PLANT MANAGER. Midtown Pharmacy seeks evening cashier/shift supervisor for PT/FT position. The position may include alternating weekends. Retail experience necessary, background check required. Apply in person to Midtown Pharmacy 581 kearny ave.

Enterprise HVAC Supply is looking for someone responsible, bilingual, with good attitude, and have some experience in order to work at the warehouse or counter. If you have any questions regarding the job, please call 973-477-4797

Part Time veterinary assistant/ receptionist wanted at the Arlington Dog and Cat Hospital. Must be at least 18 years of age. Experience preferred, but we are willing to train the correct individual. Weekends a must. Please apply in person at the Arlington Dog & Cat Hospital, 857 Passaic Avenue, Kearny, NJ.

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J & F TOWINg CA$H 4 JUNK

CAR$ $200-$500 PAID ON THE SpOT. FREE TOWING 201-428-0441 ANY CAR, VAN OR TRUCK. NO TITLE, NO KEYS, NO PROBLEM.

$300-$500 PAID For any Junk, Van or Truck.

Paid Cash!

888-869-5865 CArpet CleAning Carpet Cleaning Residential & Commercial Deep Steam Cleaning Area rugs & Wall To Wall Free Estimates 201-887-8212

CleAning serviCes Annie’s cleaning Service Homes, offices. Move in-out cleaning. Gift Certificates Avail. Excellent references 973-667-6739 862-210-0681

Couple from Poland will clean houses, apartment, offices. References. (201)997-4932 Leave message

guttErs D. FITZGERALD Seamless Gutters Installed. Gutters Cleaned We-R- Also Dennie’s Painting & Roofing Slate Roofs repaired. 1(800)479-3262

hAndymAn “chris The Handyman” For your home repairs and Outdoor power Equipment Services (201) 694-0258

hAndymAn DO IT ALL Interior/Exterior new & repairs. All types of carpentry. Reasonable rates, quality work, reliable, experienced. 13VH06620900 (201)991-3223 “Fair Deal Dan” Painting, Sheetrock, Plastering, Odd Jobs, Flooring, Windows and Doors, Plumbing, replace water heater, leaky faucets, tile work for floors, bathrooms, kitchen, counter tops and granite. Lic#V203575 (201)448-1563

heAting & Cooling P & M Mechanical LLC Heating/AC Service, Maintenance & Replacements Fully Insured Free Estimates (201)686-1269

RED STAR Heating & A/C Service 267 Kearny Ave. Kearny, NJ 07032 restarheatingac.com Licensed and insured! NJ-HIC#13vh06216100 All type of heating & Air Conditioning repair. Installations, Upgrades, Maintenance, Serve, Startups. (201) 600-9959

home improvement Angel Martinez Construction LLC Chimney specialist relining* Chimney * Caps * Roof Leaks * Water Proofing * Dampers * Cleanings * Flashings * All types of Masonry: Chimney * Rebuild * Repairs * Stucco, Roofing, Siding & Steps: New and Repairs Gutter Service Fully Ins. And License (201) 952-0076

FENIELLO CONTRACTING LLC. BASEMENT RENOVATIONS NO MORE WASTED SPACE. Baths, Kitchens, Deck, Painting. All types of Home Improvement. Quality work fair prices. Fully insured. Lic# 13vh03006100 (201) 906-2422

CLASSIFIEDS home improvement Fm property Home Repairs & Improvements • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Doors • Floors • Windows • Painting • Decks All types of repairs Lic. # 13VH05674000

Fully Insured

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g & R Builders Roofing, Siding, Windows/Doors, Decks, Painting, Tiles & Masonry, Sheet Rock. All types of Carpentry. Lic. #13VH02536200 Free Estimates 20% Senior Citizen Discounts

(201) 893-0656

Handyman Star All inside or outside repairs. Windows, painting, sheetrock, carpentry, masonry, and decks. No job too big or small. Free estimates. Tom (201)4245042

Ranne Tile & Home Improvement Ceramic Tile Repairs • Walls & Floors • Big & Small • Regrouting • Caulking • Repair soap dishes • Tile Floors. Free Est. Fully Ins. (201)355-8489

Sal Mazzola Home Improvement • Steps • Windows • Doors • Additions All type of home repair need. (201)997-6656 (201)280-0600

LAndscAping

LAndscAping Andriello Lanscaping Contruction Design Maint/Clean Ups Shrub Triming Grass Cutting Lic. 13VH04443200 (201) 939-7308

copacabana Landscaping

* Lawn Maintenance * Spring Clean-up * Design Retaining Walls • Pavers * Tree Service • Fences Installed Free Estimates & fully Ins.

Eder (201) 997-9271 www.copacabana landscaping.com

LADYBUG Landscapes Inc.

• Design • Construct • Maintain • Paving Demolition-Commercial (201)804-0587 (201)655-1938

mARIO ESpOSITO

LANDScApINg LLc Spring Clean-Up Lawn maintenance Top Soil • Mulch Free Estimates (201)438-3991

mAsonry G&T Mason Contractors Retaining Walls • Brick • Block • Stone Work • Patio • Roof • Siding. All type of Masonry Work. Free Estimates Fully Insured 30 yrs Experience 973-803-0556 Giuliano Turano

Manny Vidveiro Masonry – Blocks – Concrete – Bricks – Flatwork – Basement Waterproofing – Tiles. 201-893-1273

pAinting & deCorAting

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Bills Interior Painting & Repairs. Free Estimates (973)801-9487

Exterior Specialist

Classic Painting Interior/Exterior Rooms start $45 Exterior Start $799 Call Don Leave Message 862-754-1789

Kevin’s Home Improvements

Painting, Plastering, Sheet rocking, Wall papering & Much More. Very neat & Clean. No money down. Fully insured Senior Discounts. 201-565-6393. SAL pOLIZZOTTO

Painting, Decorating interior, exterior, Paper Hanging, ceiling. Full Installation, General Repairs. Over 14 years experience. FREE ESTIMATE

(201)939-8781

William J. McGuire Painting & Powerwashing Decks & Siding Refinished Fully Insured Senior Citizen Discount Available Lyndhurst, NJ Call today! 201-955-2520

pLumBing Courageous Plumbing HVAC LLC Lic. # 11103 • Plumbing • Heating • Cooling • Sewer • Complete basement pump out & Sump pumps MC/VISA and Finace Available $50 off when mention this ad.

(201)206-4845 JOSEpH v. FERRIERO

A1 Affordable Landscaping Weekly maintenance • Busch Trimming • CleanUps • Design For free estimates call (201)998-1262

Alexander painting, Decorating Sheet Rock/drywall. Skim coat, tape & tackle. Water damage. Wallpaper remove. 15+years of experience. Free estimates. (973) 985-6644

plumbing & Heating Kitchen and bath remodeling. Carpentry. Fully Ins. Free Est. Lic# 165 (201)637-1775

Affordable & Simple Landscaping

ANDREAS pAINTINg

AppLIANcES & ELEcTRONIcS REpAIR. Erving NJ since 1996! Visit us at www.Santronics.net or call Mario at (908) 403-0313

Spring clean-ups, mowing, Hedge Trim, Mulch, Flower planting & more. Reasonable Rates. Sr discounts available

Dave 201-286-7224

Professional House Painter 165 Interior & Exterior Printing-Plastering-Taping Free Estimates (201)997-0706 Speak slow on answer machine please

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Roofing & Siding Additions & Decks Quality Home Builders Lic#13VH05368600 Robert Nadrowski

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N&J REmODELERS

Roofing + Siding Specialist. Windows, Doors, Decks, Kitchen/ Baths. Complete Home Renovation. Quality workmanship. All work guaranteed. Free Estimate. Fully insured

Nick (201)997-7657

• New + Re-roofing • Slate Repairs • Gutters Cleaned • Flat Roofing • Also Do Painting Free Estimates Fully Insured

(201)998-5153

rUbbish removAl A1 affordable Rubbish Removal Attics, Basements, Yard Cleaning. We Haul or You Can Rent 10-15 Cubic Yard Containers. We Accept Visa/MasterCard (201) 998-1262. ANDRIELLO CLEANOUTS

Yards, Garages, Basements, Attics, Real Estate, Rubbish Removal/Demolition Lic.13VH04443200

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serviCes offered Errands, Tasks, chores Multi-talented, energetic, reliable woman desires to lend a hand. Cleaning, driving, organizing, typing, paperwork, etc. Reasonable hourly rate. Good references. Call Elsie any day between 9am-9pm at (973) 743-2039

Experienced Elder Care Aide has an opening that can provide activities & Services for loved ones in the metropolitan area 973-563-2491 Licensed certified home health aide (home maker) Available for private duty from Monday thru Friday. If interested please call Carmen, cell 862-223-0448 or home 973-481-1090

Responsible, energetic, Woman with experience, looking for a job as housekeeper or caregiver on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Have own Transportation and references. Erika 973-336-7983.

tree serviCe Brookdale Tree Service

Complete Tree & Shrub Care • Tree Removal • Stump Grinding Since 1973 Our 40th year in business Deal with experience (973)338-9284

(201)874-1577

Armin cleanouts Rubbish removal, garbages, basements, attics, demolition. We’ll match any price. (973) 460-2963 Danny’s clean Up and Demo Basements, Attics, Garages, Estates, etc. • Sheds, Decks, Pools, Fences, Trees, Gut-Outs, etc. Free estimates. Senior Discounts. Interior Exterior painting. 551-200-2869

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wAnted to bUy Estates Bought & Sold Fine Furniture Antiques, Accessories, Gold & Silver.

Cash Paid (201)920-8875 gArAge sAle

20 Baltimore Ave. N.Arlington, Fri.-Sat, 6/27-6/28, 10am-5pm. Big, Big, 3 Family Garage Sale, Clothing, Furniture, Tools, & much more. Many items $1 & up. Sat. 6/28 8am-3pm 463 & 466 Chestnut St. Kearny. We’ll have furniture musical instruments, vintage items & so much more. Come check us out! 3 Franklin pl. Kearny. Sat-Sun, 6/28 & 6/29. 9am-5pm. Electric guitar, Housewares, Clothes, Legos & toys, accessories.

merChAndise for sAle Outdoor glass top bar w/four high back chairs, w/one small bench. Never used. Excellent condition. Best offer. (201)997-7212 House furniture for sale, many items. Call to set up appointment (201)638-0849

moving sAle Moving sale by All Cities Estate Sales. 11 Wilkinson Terrace, Kearny. 6/28 9am3pm. Vintage items, WWII lockers, medical table, household items, LR, refrigerator, artwork, bric-a-brac.

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EmERALD ELEcTRIc 25 Years Experience • All types of electrical wiring 24 hour emergency service Free Estimate Lic # 11909

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10% OFF with ad El. Insp. # 7566

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EXIT from his fifth year as the district’s chief school administrator, said he still hasn’t decided whether to return. “The [state-mandated superintendent’s] salary cap is onerous,” he said. “I’m going to make every effort to come back, but given the [fiscal] realities, probably not.” If he is re-hired, Doran would have to accept a big pay cut since his current salary is about $230,000 a year and a district the size of Harrison can only offer up to $157,500 under the state’s guidelines, according to Doran. “The irony is, five years ago, I was making $177,000 as a high school principal for the Hudson County Vocational-Technical School,” Doran noted. In nearby North Arlington, the South Bergenite recently reported that Schools Superintendent Oliver Stringham took a pay cut of more than $40,000 – down to $157,500 a year (plus annual merit bonuses) – to retain his post. Back in Harrison, meanwhile, the BOE welcomed aboard its newest member – thereby completing its eightmember roster – in Brian Toal, a sales representative for Fedway Associates in Kearny for 13 years. A 1998

Harrison High graduate, Toal has served on the Harrison Zoning Board of Adjustment since 2008 and as a volunteer East Newark firefighter since 2007. He and his wife Dana have two daughters, Kyleigh, 7, and Breaghan, 6, who attend Lincoln School. He’s a member of the Harrison Knights of Columbus, Council 402; Harrison/East Newark Elks, the Irish-American Association of Kearny and United Irish Association of West Hudson. The BOE took action on two administrative appointments, hiring someone quite familiar to Kearny’s educational community – Matthew D. Weber – as the new high school principal, replacing Ron Shields, who is retiring after 41 years in Harrison. Weber, who will earn in the mid-$130,000 a year range, was a Kearny High School department head of English and English as a Second Language for six years before serving as Edison High School vice principal for this past year. Weber was introduced to the BOE last Wednesday. “I’m thrilled and humbled by the confidence this board has placed in me,” he said. Doran said that Weber was selected from among seven applicants, including three from inside the district, for the job.

Belleville pair in meth takedown Two Belleville residents were among 14 suspects charged last week in connection with a multi-state drug trafficking ring that supplied large quantities of methamphetamine to northern New Jersey, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. Taken into custody were Ricky (“Ricky Belleville”) Tulud, 43, and Janice Vidallon, 31, both of whom are accused of distributing the drug in N.J. Vidallon also allegedly brokered shipments of meth from suppliers in northern California. The others suspects are from Jersey City, North Bergen, Bergenfield, Union, and Queens -- as well as Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Phoenix. According to Fishman, one of the network’s coordinators

was a former U.S. Citizenship and Immigration officer -- John Freehauf, 36, of Jersey City -- who reportedly negotiated the price of the meth and ordered multiple pounds per month from interstate suppliers between July 2013 and April 2014. In N.J., Freehauf was the supplier to both Tulud and Vidallon, authorities said. Packages of the drug were sent here via the U.S. mail, and a postal worker, Maria Lisa Pascual, 36, of North Bergen, allegedly used her position to track the parcels. She was recently terminated by the Postal Service. If convicted, Tulud, Vidallon and the other defendants eachface 10 years to life in prison and a $10 million fine. – Karen Zautyk

Weber, who began his career in the Kearny school system, taught English and composition at Franklin School and Kearny High before his promotion to department head. He has served as an adjunct professor of English at New Jersey City University since 2005. The BOE also named 23year employee Joan McNichol as director of student life & services, a new position but one that, according to Doran, consolidates job functions that McNichol has been doing for the district but extends her duties through the summer and edges up her pay by 10% to approximately $120,000 a year. McNichol’s multiple assignments, as listed by Doran, are: student assistance counselor, Section 504 student disability coordinator, antibullying coordinator, affirmative action officer, homeless student liaison, liaison to the state Division of Child Protection & Permanency,

cial needs, Lincoln School; Daniela Sousa, special needs, Hamilton School; Jaime Lee Della Vecchia, elementary education, Lincoln School; Susan Terrents, elementary education, Hamilton School; Vanessa Franco, longterm substitute, Hamilton School; and Joseph Wroblewski, longterm substitute, Washington Middle School, and hired Anton Carrera as head coach for high school girls’ tennis. Photo courtesy harrisonschools.org And Doran announced that James Doran the district had passed the Project Graduation coordina- new NJQSAC (New Jersey tor and district crisis team Quality Single Accountability leader. Continuum), a state DepartThe BOE agreed to post for ment of Education monitorthe position of confidential ing and evaluation of local payroll and employee bendistricts in five areas. Harefits specialist, which, Doran rison’s scores were: instrucsaid, is being upgraded from tion and program, 81%; fiscal a part-time to full-time job management, 100%; governdue to the rigorous monitorance, 100%; operations, 100%; ing required. and personnel, 100%. It also appointed sevDoran said this was quite eral new teachers: Heather an achievement because “not Villa, special needs, Hamilton all districts passed the first School; Cathy Otero, spetime around.”

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Free Dentistry Day at Smile Design Specialists Smile Design Specialists, 312 Belleville Turnpike, Suite 3B, North Arlington, had a great day meeting many new people from the area during its second annual Free Dentistry Day. Dr. Richard Ekstein and his staff from Smile Design Specialists devoted their Saturday off to help the unemployed. Ekstein and his assistants Melissa Porcile and Keisha Vasquez agreed that it was a pleasure being able to lend a helping hand. Ekstein

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in Wall Township. She was 37. A loving mother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin and friend, Nicole always put others’ needs and wants ahead of her own. A three-year breast cancer survivor, she used her time and talents to help others fighting the same battle. She created two blogs, “all these things plus one” and “Stained Glass;” published articles in “Reader’s Digest” and “Coping” magazine; and wrote and self-published a book, “When Life Hands You PINK Lemons: Making the Best of Early Stage Breast Cancer,” about her experience so that other women could benefit from what she learned during her journey. She also was an ardent supporter of the Cancer Support Community in Eatontown, raising money and serving as a featured speaker at events. Nicole was a woman of great faith, who was involved in her church community. She helped co-found the youth group at Queen of Peace Parish in North Arlington. She also traveled to Lourdes, France, on a pilgrimage with the Order of Malta in 2013. Among her favorite things in life were her family and friends, cruises, road trips, walks on the beach, afternoons on her boat, all things Disney, Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, country music, the Muppets and Golden Girls marathons on TV. Professionally, Nicole spent 15 years as a human resources professional for a number of companies, including Groundwater and Environmental Services (GES), Schering-Plough, Lockheed Martin IMS, Nicole Malato and Horizon Blue Nicole Malato (nee Briamonte), of Toms Riv- Cross Blue Shield of NJ. Most recently, she er, passed away on June 18 at the CareOne at Wall had been promoted to

OBITS from Congregation Ahavath Achim and Congregation Ner Tamid. He was a commander of Amvets Post 43 and surgeon general of Amvets for the State of N.J. He was a Paul Harris Fellow of the Rotary Club and served as a president of the Belleville chapter. He sponsored the Belleville Rotary Merit Awards for Scholastic Achievement at Belleville High School. He was a trustee of the Essex County United Fund, was a staunch supporter of the New Jersey Symphony, and contributed to many other charitable organizations including the Belleville Foundation. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Karolyn; his daughter, Dr. Sharon Grundfest-Broniatowski of Cleveland, Ohio; his son Dr. Warren Grundfest of Los Angeles, Calif.; grandsons Daniel Broniatowski, D.M.A., of Boston, Mass. and David Broniatowski, Ph.D., of Baltimore, Md.; and great-grandson, Noah Broniatowski. He was pre-deceased by his brothers, Harry Grundfest, Ph.D., of New York and Woods Hole, Mass., Dr. Philip Grundfest of West Orange and Isaac Grundfest who died in childhood; and a sister, Rose Grundfest Schneider, Ph.D., of Galveston, Texas. Services were held at the Jewish Memorial Chapel, Clifton, June 22. Contributions can be made to the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, the Belleville Public Library, or Temple Ner Tamid. For more information, visit www. jewishmemorialchapel. org.

senior human resources manager at GES. She held an M.B.A. in human resources management from Fairleigh Dickinson University, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in organizational psychology from the College of New Jersey. Visiting for Nicole was from the Armitage and Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. A funeral Mass was held at Queen of Peace Church, followed by entombment in Holy Cross Cemetery, both in North Arlington. Nicole is survived by her husband, Steve; her son, Steven; her mother and father, Jane and Frank Briamonte Jr.; her brother and sister-in-law Frank and Erika Briamonte and their three sons; her brother and sister-in-law Chris and Eileen Briamonte and their two daughters; her brother and sister-in-law Rick and Courtney Briamonte and their son; and her mother-in-law Anna Malato. Helen P. Park Helen P. Park died June 18. She was 84. Born in Kearny, she also lived in Florida and then Newton. Arrangements were by the Armitage and Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. A funeral service was held at the funeral home, followed by a private cremation. Her ashes will be interred in the family plot at Arlington Cemetery. Condolences may be posted at www.armitagewiggins. com. Helen is survived by her children John, Jimmy, Janice, Dave and Barbara Sullivan and Walt and George Rheinheimer. Sister of the late William, John and James Park, she is also survived by many grand and greatgrandchildren. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

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