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Two West Hudson communities will see their populations grow a bit thanks to a pair of residential developments being undertaken by an area builder. Russo Development of Carlstadt, which completed Vermella Lyndhurst, a 296unit, four-building apartment complex with a clubhouse, in March 2013, is now moving ahead with two new upscale rental projects. In Kearny, the company, led by Ed Russo, is in the beginning phase of Vermella Crossing, a six-building, 150-unit apartment cluster, off Bergen and Schuyler Aves. All six residential buildings should be completed by summer 2015. An Investors Bank and a CVS, both built by Russo, sit just west of the residential construction site. And, to the south in neighboring Harrison, the company is putting up Vermella Harrison, a single five-story, mixeduse development with 400 apartments and 15,000 square feet of ground floor retail, off Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. South, next to the Red Bull Arena and just across from the Harrison PATH station. The first 100 apartments should be finished by July 2015. see RUSSO PROJECTS page

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days before his death, to meet with general manager Robert Pezzolla. It was a BELLEVILLE – stunned Pezzolla who gave your correspondent the sad oseph T. Fornarotto, news last week. a lifelong resident of On July 16, The Observer Belleville and a tireless had featured Fornarotto in advocate for America’s veter- a front-page story about his ans, passed away on Monday, links to those “Jersey Boys,” Aug. 25. The Four Seasons, dating to To say that his death the 1950s when he owned came as a shock is an under- Joe’s Lunch at 90 Franklin statement. St. in Belleville. The place Usually such sentiments was a popular gathering spot are expressed when the for teenagers, among them deceased is young. Joe Forn- Francesco “Frankie” Castelarotto was 88. luccio, better known now as But he was so full of energy Frankie Valli. and life, news of his sudden That, however, was only demise was still difficult to one brief chapter in a life rich accept. in memories. Fornarotto was a frequent Fornarotto and his wife visitor to The Observer ofJeanne (nee Rosamilia), who fices. He had been here on see FORNAROTTO page Friday, Aug. 22, just three Joseph T. Fornarotto

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wo local men have been charged criminally with assault by auto following separate accidents in the township, a hit-and-run and a headon collision, Kearny police reported. Both are also accused of driving while intoxicated. At 12:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23, Officer Brian Wisely responded to the report of a pedestrian having been struck by an auto in the area of Schuyler Ave. and King St. and found a “severely injured” man in the roadway on John Hay Ave. Police said the vehicle had fled the scene. The officer summoned

Kearny EMS, which took the victim, a 42-year-old Kearny resident, to University Hospital, Newark, for treatment of head and arm injuries. Processing the scene of the hit-run, Wisely located evidence, including a sheared-off side mirror, that the vehicle involved was a blue Subaru, police reported. A short time later, Officer Daniel Esteves spotted a blue Subaru with fresh damage near Quincy Ave. and Windsor St., and he and Officer Sean Kelly located and arrested the owner, Luciano Sanchez, 20, of Kearny, after he failed field sobriety tests, police said. Accident investigator Sgt. Richard Poplaski later interviewed the victim at the hospital and also located witnesses to the accident who identified Sanchez as

the driver, police said. In addition to assault by auto, Sanchez was charged criminally with endangering an injured person and with possession of a CDS (suspected marijuana) and drug paraphernalia. Motor vehicle charges included DWI, DWI in a school zone, reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident and failure to yield to a pedestrian. Police Chief John Dowie said the victim was reported in stable condition. The head-on collision, which sent three people to the hospital, occurred at about 6:50 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24, on Bergen Ave. between Schuyler and Harrison Aves. Officers T.J. Hernandez and Stephen Hroncich and Sgt. Paul Bershefski arrived at the scene to find

two heavily damaged vehicles, a 2013 BMW and a 2009 Honda, and several victims lying on the sidewalk, police said. It was determined that the BMW driver, Jonathan Quevedo-Garcia, 27, of Kearny, was responsible for the crash, police said. Quevedo-Garcia, who reportedly failed field sobriety tests, was charged with DWI, reckless driving, driving with a suspended license and failure to surrender same. Criminally, he was charged with three counts of assault by auto. The injured, all of whom had been in the Honda, were three North Arlington residents -- two males and a female. They were taken to Clara Maass Medical Center, Belleville, for treatment.

KPD blotter: Anybody seen a Glock?

n 18-year-old girl, with addresses in both Bayville and Newark, was arrested Aug. 22 in connection with the theft of a gun from a Devon St. home, Kearny police reported. At 10:30 p.m. on that date, Officer Angelo Palagano responded to the address, where the resident reported that his 9-mm. Glock handgun, which had been kept in a locked box, was missing. Police said the weapon had been purchased legally and the owner had a permit for it. Dets. Scott Traynor and John Telle learned that the man’s 16-year-old son had had company at the house

before the gun disappeared and they developed as a suspect Georganna Britting, whom Palagano soon located on Kearny Ave. Questioned at headquarters, Britting reportedly admitted seeing the Glock but said she had put it back. “But we searched the residence, and it wasn’t there,” Police Chief John Dowie said. It also wasn’t found on her person, but she was still charged with theft of movable property, possession of a weapon and possession of a firearm without a permit. The Glock “is missing,” Dowie said. “It’s somewhere out on the streets.” *** Other recent reports from

the KPD blotter included the following: AUG. 22 At 9 a.m., with temperatures in the mid-70s, a man wearing gloves and a hoodie, with the hood up, caught the attention of an off-duty Newark police officer near the Chase bank at Johnston and Kearny Aves. He alerted the KPD, and Sgt. John Taylor found and followed the suspicious individual over the Devon St. footbridge. At south end, the suspect reportedly pushed the officer and ran into Harrison, pursued on foot by Taylor, Sgt. Paul Bershefski and Officer Renee Crawford. Crawford cut him off and knocked

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him down, “and she’s little,” Dowie noted. Taken into custody was Sean Reilly, 43, of Kearny, who was charged with aggravated assault on a police officer, resisting arrest, obstructing the administration of law, and on warrants from Newark and the Hudson County Sheriff’s Office. *** At Chestnut St. and Columbia Ave. at 3:45 p.m., Officer John Fabula spotted Christopher Krbec, 28, of Kearny, confirmed that he had outstanding warrants and arrested him on same, which had been issued by Kearny, Ringwood and see KPD BLOTTER page

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More turnover at BOE perintendent Joseph Picardo, who ultimately resigned after he was sued by a former employee on sexual harassment charges. Picardo had replaced Edward Kliszus in 2010 and two interims followed before Feldman came aboard. During the past two years, the district went through a succession of business administrators and this school year, was assigned a state monitor,

Thomas Egan, who has reported that the district ran up a deficit of about $4 million for the 2013-2014 school year. To try and get the overspending under control, the BOE has reduced its payroll by shedding 59 of its employees from the administrative, secretarial, custodial and instructional ranks, Raymond Jacobus, the current BOE secretary/school business admin-

istrator, told The Observer. “That’s subject to re-evaluation in September when we look at the needs of the district and school enrollment,” Jacobus added. At this point, he said, enrollment figures appear to be holding steady. “In the high school, we’re showing a little more but in terms of scheduling classes, see RESIGNATION page

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KPD BLOTTER from and Newark, police said. Krbec’s companion, Richard Stevens, 28, of Kearny, was reportedly found to have two warrants out of Newark and one from Manahawkin. Both were booked at headquarters, and the various municipalities were notified. AUG. 23 At 3:20 p.m., police responded to the 400 block of Beech St. on a report of peo-

ple drinking beer in a parked car and throwing the empties on the street. Officers Dave Rakowski and Tim Castle and Sgt. Charles Smith took into custody Marwa Ali, 20, of Fair Lawn, and her passenger, Scott Huaman, 24, of Kearny. She was charged with underage consumption of alcohol and having an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle. Huaman was charged with the latter and on an outstanding Belleville warrant.

AUG. 24 Officer Ben Wuelfing responded to a 2 a.m. report of a possible sick person in a car at Highland and Bergen Aves. and found Ruben Perez, 37, of Lyndhurst standing next to a double-parked, still-running vehicle tending to his “obviously intoxicated” passenger, police said. Wuelfing summoned aid for the passenger, but Perez, who reportedly failed FSTs and an Alcotest, got summonsed for DWI and DWI in a school zone.

*** At 6:20 a.m., Officer Rakowski went to Highland and Wilson Aves. on the report of a hit-run and found damage to two parked cars and to the curbing. On Patterson St., police said, he found a damaged 2013 Subaru and a group of people struggling to hold up another individual -- apparently the Subaru’s driver. Jerry Quintero, 24, of Kearny was given an Alcotest at HQ and charged with DWI, DWI in a school zone, reckless driving and leaving the scene of an accident. AUG. 25

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Officer Jack Grimm and Det. Michael Farinola responded to a 1:20 p.m. complaint of a panhandler loitering near Applebee’s and detained suspect Christopher Gaskins, 33, of East Orange. Police said a warrant check showed him to have three, one each from Belleville, Secaucus and Elizabeth. During a search incident to arrest, he allegedly was found to be in possession of a GPS, two cell phones and a N.Y. Knicks wristwatch, which was not on his wrist. Gaskins told the officers he had bought the items as birthday gifts for himself, but he couldn’t recall where, police said. Farinola activated the GPS and traced it to a Newark man who, when contacted, said his vehicle had been burglarized overnight and identified all the property as his. Gaskins was then charged with receiving stolen property.

*** At 8:20 p.m., Officer Philip Finch and Sgt. Peter Gleason went to Walmart after lossprevention personnel reported they had video evidence of an employee pilfering from cash registers. Nicole Mitchum, 29, of Newark -- who allegedly had stolen about $3,000 over time -- was charged with theft and on a warrant from Irvington. AUG. 26 Officer Joe Martin responded to Dunkin’ Donuts on Kearny Ave. at 2:45 a.m. after a customer reported that his cell phone had been stolen while he was in the store. Martin obtained a description of the suspect, and Officers Derek Hemphill and Tom Sumowski searched the area. Hemphill located the man, who was in possession of the phone and was identified by the victim, police said. Andrew Worth, 22, of Kearny was charged with theft by unlawful taking. (Editor’s note: If the name sounds familiar, that is because Worth appeared on last week’s blotter, charged with receiving stolen property, credit-card theft and marijuana possession.) *** Officer Christopher Levchak was on patrol on Harrison Ave. near Rt. 280 at 11 p.m. when his radar clocked a car traveling 56 mph in the 35mph zone. The driver, Moises Cabides, 23, of Bayonne, was charged with speeding and driving while his license was suspended. Police said he was also wanted on a Union Township warrant.

Locals advance to higher education Residents in The Observer’s coverage area begin their studies this fall at these schools: * Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pa., welcomes Faye Sheppard of Nutley as a member of the class of 2018. Students began classes on Aug. 25. * Centenary College, Hackettstown, admitted Katherine O’Connell of Nutley; Erin O’Neill and Thai Scott, both of North Arlington; and Raychel Piserchia of Lyndhurst to begin studies at the college this fall.

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A new home for W.H.A.T. at First Lutheran Church West Hudson Arts and Theater Company (W.H.A.T.) announces it is moving from its location at the former St. Stephen’s School on Midland Ave., Kearny, to First Lutheran Church, 64 Oakwood Ave., Kearny. “While we are most grateful to St. Stephen’s parish and the Rev. Joseph Mancini for helping us establish West Hudson Arts and Theater Company in the community, the need arose for us to seek a new home,” said W.H.A.T. president Gerald Ficeto. “We are happy to have found that at First Lutheran -- an amazing and welcoming new venue for W.H.A.T.” “We are truly delighted to have W.H.A.T. in residence at our facility,” says Anne Dittman, First Lutheran Church Council president. Current plans are for the new facility to house not only the full

season of W.H.A.T. productions, but also be home to the successful W.H.A.T. Ed Program which this past summer which allowed students ages 8 to 13 to participate in a full musical production of “Annie.” Registration for the fall semester will take place at the new location on Sept. 18 and 23, starting at 7 p.m. both days. Ficeto also noted that W.H.A.T. will now also be able to offer patrons on-site parking at their new location in the spacious parking lot in the rear of the church complex. Ficeto noted that a new fundraising initiative on behalf of W.H.A.T. will also be announced soon. The 2013–2014 season at W.H.A.T. will feature “A Tribute to Old Time Radio: A special Hometown Event” (October ’14); “Disney’s Sleeping Beauty” (November ’14); “A Charlie Brown

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A Labor Day perspective

n Sept. 1 the U.S. and Canada celebrated Labor Day as a tribute to the working men and women in each country. Some communities around America mark the day with parades and speeches but, of late, it’s a holiday that’s been more honored in the breech than in the observance. A brief review of how the holiday evolved might be useful, particularly in a time when the concept of a labor union is distasteful to many. In fact, 24 states – Michigan being the most recent – have passed so-called “right to work” laws as a vehicle to suppress unions. There was a time – long before the digital age changed the political landscape – when many Americans – even young children – typically worked 12-hour days six or seven days a week in backbreaking, unsafe jobs in factories, mills and mines at bare survival pay. If workers dared complain, they faced being summarily fired, with no recourse to an arbitrator, court or govern-

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ment agency. Industrialists like J.P. Morgan, Henry Ford and Andrew Carnegie ruled the roost and generally had the backing of federal policymakers to stand their ground against labor unrest. But champions of oppressed labor like Samuel Gompers, Eugene V. Debs, Peter J. McGuire and Heywood Broun (founder of The Newspaper Guild) rose up to fight for the rights of working people, many being immigrants from Europe and other

lands. It wasn’t easy, by any means, especially when these early labor pioneers tended to be tarred as “Reds” by the U.S. establishment. In some cases, union leaders did declare themselves as socialists but, by and large, it was not a movement that took hold among American workers. Organized labor took on the industrialists in several major battles that came to define the struggle between the American working class and the establishment:

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In 1886, the Haymarket Riot resulted in the deaths of several Chicago police officers and workers. There was the Homestead Steel Strike in 1892 in which nine striking workers were killed by Pinkerton detectives at the Pittsburgh steel plant. In 1894, tensions between railroad workers and the Pullman Co. over wage cuts and the firing of union leaders led to the Pullman Strike by members of the American Railway Union that shut down the nation’s trains west of Detroit. Ultimately, President Grover Cleveland sent in troops to break the strike. Debs, who headed the union, ended up sentenced to six months in prison. That same year, to conciliate the burgeoning labor movement, Cleveland declared the first Monday in September as Labor Day, a federal holiday and it has been celebrated as such since then. Disclosure: During my tenure at The Jersey Journal, I served for several years as president of the local chapter

of The Newspaper Guild and witnessed the transition from the old typesetting machines to computers that ushered out the International Typographical Union and its members who had the unenviable job of sitting at those infernal machines that fashioned pieces of hot lead into characters that ended up forming our stories onto the pages of the old JJ. Before and during my tenure at the paper, for the men and women who labored in the JJ newsroom, the Guild – which came into its own after World War II – offered protection against arbitrary firing, decent wages and benefits, and a right to a pension, among other things. Now, as a result of attrition, the union has been subsumed by the Guild’s New York Local and is struggling to stay afloat. But I can say I’m proud to have been a union member and I believe, still, in the validity of the union movement to preserve the rights of workers everywhere. – Ron Leir

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va.. (USN) A Lyndhurst High School graduate is serving in the U.S. Navy as part of a handpicked crew charged with bringing the Navy’s newest aircraft carrier into service. Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Scaglione is an aviation boatswain’s mate aboard PreCommissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), the first ship in its class and the successor to the Navy’s Nimitzclass aircraft carriers that have been in operation for the last half century. Scaglione and the rest of the 1000-sailor crew are slowly bringing the ship to life, a crew that will eventually grow to more than 4,500 when the ship is at sea. When complete, the aircraft carrier, powered by two nuclear reactors, will measure more than three football fields long at 1,092 feet in length and will weigh more than 100,000 tons. It will be capable of sailing at nearly 35 mph and will carry more than 75 Navy aircraft. “Petty Officer Scaglione

phase and, in turn, teaching the Navy how to operate this new class of aircraft carriers,” Meier said. Scaglione, 40, said: “This is a huge opportunity for me to lead sailors. It’s a big responsibility but I am getting the best education on leadership.” The ship is scheduled to commission in spring 2016.

Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Scaglione is an aviation boatswain’s mate aboard Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford.

plays a vital role in preparing our nation’s newest and most technologically advanced warship for sea,” said Ford’s Commanding Officer, Capt. John F. Meier. “We have the opportunity to build this command with the ideals of our namesake and we are creating the command climate and a culture of excellence that we have always wanted. This crew is setting that standard, a standard that will last for the 50-plus year life of the ship.” As one of the sailors who will commission the ship,

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FORNAROTTO from predeceased him in 2011, were married for 61 years and raised four children. He is survived by his son, Joseph Jr.; daughters, Kathy Mazur and her husband Walter, Joni Lewis and her husband Jim, Jeanne Finnan and her husband Kevin; a sister and five brothers, five grandchildren and two great-granddaughters. After his stint in the luncheonette business, Fornarotto worked for the Township of Belleville and later Essex County, retiring just four years ago. He also served a term as a Belleville commissioner and was a member of the township Senior Citizens and the Italian American Civic Association. In 2009, he was honored as Belleville Man of the

Year at the Nutley-Belleville Columbus Day Parade. But Fornarotto -- a U.S. Navy veteran who served in the Pacific during World War II -- was probably best known in his hometown, and surrounding communities, as commander of Disabled American Veterans Belleville/ Nutley Chapter 22, of which he was a founding member. Any time there was any sort of event honoring or involving veterans, Fornarotto was there. In 2011, Chapter 22’s headquarters at 612 Mill St., Belleville, which he was instrumental in getting constructed, was formally named the Commander Joe Fornarotto Disabled American Veterans Building. Among the dignitaries at-

tending the ceremony was Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., who cited the commander’s unwavering commitment to those who have served our country. “To the hospitals he’s visited, to the veterans he’s reached his hand out to, to those who are homeless, to those who’ve lost faith and hope, to those who are addicted, to those who continue to experience the pains of war, Joe has not forgotten anybody,” the congressman said. Those sentiments were echoed last week by Nutley Commissioner Steven Rogers, himself a dedicated proponent on veterans’ issues. The weekend before Fornarotto’s death, the commissioner and his wife were in the Nutley Diner when they saw Forn-

arotto up by the cash register. “I saluted him, and he saluted me,” Rogers said. “It was a nonverbal expression of the mutual respect we had as veterans.” “Joe was a veteran to his last breath,” Rogers said. “He served and fought for this country, and well into his elder years, he continued to fight for this country by working very hard to ensure that American veterans would be treated well.” Read at the 2011 DAV dedication ceremony was a message co-written by chapter members. It said, in part: “For many, many years, Joe championed the cause of disabled veterans, assisted his comrades in Chapter 22, fund-raised for our hospitalized and institutionalized

comrades and led the efforts to bring the fight for disabled veterans to public attention. “For many of us, his achievements seemed virtually unattainable before he accomplished them. “Joe, we love you and salute you. Thank you for all you have done.” Fornarotto was buried Friday, with military honors, in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Montclair. Those who wish to honor his memory are asked to make a donation to the Veterans Administration Hospital, 385 Tremont Ave., East Orange, N.J. 07018. Joe, we love you and salute you. Thank you for all you have done.

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f you’re one of the many people who love Broadway shows, but hate the hassle of having to drive into Manhattan, hate the tolls, hate the traffic and hate the cost of parking, Mary’s Theatre Parties and Tours has a deal for you to go to see the new show “On the Town” without all the headaches. Mary Catena has been running her tour company for the last 35 or so years. And on Oct. 14, for just $132, you’ll get a ticket to the show, a full-buffet dinner at the San Carlo, 620 Stuyvesant Ave., Lyndhurst, and coach bus transportation to “On the Town” at the Lyric Theatre in Manhattan. Catena says there’s no better way to see a Broadway show than how she arranges it. “I’ve always said this is the perfect way to see Broadway,” Catena said. “You get to see the best shows, you get great seats, a wonderful dinner and best of all, transportation to New York City. Getting picked up and dropped back off at the San Carlo is the only way to go. You don’t have to worry about the tolls and

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parking — just get on the bus and go.” Catena says she’s been using the San Carlo as a preshow dinner spot for close to 30 years now. “They’ve always treated us so well — and the food is spectacular,” she said. She also says she used to do up to five shows or trips a month — but now that she’s virtually retired, — it’s just too much to do on a regular basis. She says the trips havebecome more special because they’re not as frequent as they once were. She says she tries to pick Broadway shows that have promise if they’re new — or that are popular and marketable. That’s because she’s responsible for buying the tickets in advance, taking out

ads to sell them — and then being reimbursed from ticket sales. So “On the Town” was a no-brainer. The pre-show reviews have mostly been raving. “Oh and it was such a wonderful movie,” Catena said. “It had Frank Sinatra in it. It had Gene Kelly in it. I really think this will be a special night for everyone.” Patrons are responsible for their own transportation to and from the San Carlo. Dinner is at 4 p.m. and the bus for New York City leaves Lyndhurst at 5:30 p.m. sharp for a 7 p.m. curtain at the Lyric Theatre. The $132 price per person is all-inclusive, and gets you dinner (including all taxes and tips), a ticket to the show and the bus ride across the Hudson.

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Not a bad deal at all, considering how expensive shows are these days. “It’s just ridiculous how expensive these shows are these days — it’s basically unaffordable, isn’t it?” Catena said. “I like to make the experience fun and affordable for everyone who goes.” While this is the last trip Catena has planned for now, she says there could be more in the future. Be sure to check The Observer for additional shows and schedules. “On the Town” comes to Broadway this month with preview shows. The show’s website reveals there are 30 cast members and that the show boasts the largest orchestra of any show on all of Broadway. “It’s the story of three wideeyed sailors on a whirlwind

musical tour of the city that never sleeps,” the website says. “With just 24 hours of shore leave, they’re eager to experience all that New York City has to offer … including a chance to discover love with the girl of their dreams.” Tony Award-winner John Rando is the producer and Joshua Bergasse conducts the grand orchestra. Leonard Bernstein composed the original musical score. To reserve seats for the Oct. 14 event, call Catena at 201998-1030. An initial deposit of $100 is due immediately, and the balance is due by Sept. 15. To find out more about the show “On the Town,” check out the website www.onthetownbroadway.com. Kevin Canessa Jr. can be reached at kevincanessa@gmail.com.

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we can be a little more flexible than with the elementary schools,” he said. Aside from the fiscal woes, Feldman’s short stay has been rocked by confrontations with the teachers’ union – and its president Michael Mignone in par-

ticular – in the wake of the district installing a $2 million elaborate security system, which the union has blasted as ill-advised and ineffective and argued that the money would’ve been better spent on instructional supplies and tools. Meanwhile, Acosta is preparing to step through the

chief school administrator’s revolving door. “When Mr. Egan called me into his office [to offer him the job of acting superintendent], I was shocked,” said Acosta, who will be 37 in October. But he’s set his sights on “moving the children forward and working hand-in-hand with the

teachers for the benefit of our students.” Having just completed his sixth year with the district, Acosta served this past year as principal of Elementary School 4 and will continue to serve in that post as acting superintendent. He was vice principal of the Middle School two years prior.

For his first three years, he was a fifth-grade teacher at Elementary School 10. Before coming to Belleville, he taught five years at Our Lady of Czestochowa School in Jersey City. He’s one of three Belleville school employees who hold a school administrator’s certificate, Egan said.

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by our senior artists is truly amazing and the artwork is inspiring,” Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. said. “Essex County has a thriving fine arts community and our Senior Art Show enables our older residents, both professionals and nonprofessionals, to display their original creations where the public can see them. This is an excellent event for us to promote the arts and inspire our residents to use their talents,” he added. Following is a list of local artists and their awards:

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of naloxone by paramedic Dennis Kruk, a member of the borough EMS, and Dr. Joseph Katora, an emergency medicine specialist with the U.S. Navy who has volunteered to serve as medical director for the local EMS teams. Jim Sackerman, a borough EMS supervisor, said that North Arlington’s four ambulances and a first responder vehicle have all been equipped with naloxone kits “and we have two back-up units in our office.” The drug – which costs about $20 for a 2mg dosage – should remain effective for a year and a half to two years, he said. Sackerman said the drug is administered as a nasal spray – 1mg through each nostril – “the maximum dosage we are permitted to give. My understanding is the [borough] police have a higher protocol.” “The aim is to get the person’s respiratory count back up to normal,” Sackerman said. “It is not a cure for drug addiction,” he added. Hughes said the drug’s use is to be limited to cases where it appears that someone’s life is in danger due to an overdose. “Hopefully, the emergency responders will have to use Photo by Ron Leir

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could have been used. … “There’s definitely a need for this program.” Meanwhile, Police Chief Louis Ghione said he has sent borough Police Officer Thomas Farrell for naloxone training, sponsored by the Bergen

County Prosecutor’s Office, and conducted by Dr. Marc Dreier, director of the mobile intensive care unit at Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, so that Farrell, in turn, can help train other borough officers. Ghione said the prosecutor’s office has acquired 325 naloxone kits, to be spread among municipal police departments around Bergen County who opt to participate in the training. “We got eight of those kits,” he said, “which we will distribute among our patrol units. Training of our officers is the next phase of the operation we’ll be participating in.” In neighboring Lyndhurst, about one-third of the Police Department has been trained in the use of the drug, according to Det. Capt. John Valente. The department has obtained five naloxone kits, he said. “Once everyone has been trained, we’ll be out there with the drug.” Katherine Carter, spokeswoman for the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, said: “We’re in the early stages of pulling together a [naloxone] training program and we’ve been in touch with the local departments about that.” And Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of Staff Gene Rubino said the office has completed a “first round” of training with Dr. Kenneth Lavelle, an emergency medicine specialist for Jefferson University Hospitals, who has provided extensive training in Ocean County. “We are currently surveying the needs of our 12 municipalities and we expect to implement the program in late fall.”

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Belleville St. Peter’s Rosary Confraternity hosts its annual Communion Breakfast, Sunday, Oct. 5, after the 8:30 a.m. Mass, at the Chandelier Restaurant, 340 Franklin Ave. Tickets are $22 and will be available at the rectory.

Bloomfield Bloomfield Public Library, 90 Broad St., hosts a free screening of “ 9/11,” a documentary by Jules and Gedeon Naudet, on Thursday, Sept. 11, at 12:15 p.m. On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, the Naudets were working on a documentary about a rookie New York firefighter and captured the only existing image of the first plane crashing into the World Trade Center. The Naudets then followed firefighters into the heart of what would be known as Ground Zero. The documentary won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Non-Fiction Special (Informational) and a Peabody. Warning: This film contains strong language and subject matter that may not be suitable for all audiences Kearny The Class of 1964 of St. Cecilia High School is holding a 50th reunion dinner Saturday, Oct. 4, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m., at Mama Vittoria Restaurant, 160 Franklin Ave., Nutley. Those interested in attending are asked to contact Kathy McCourt Jackes at kathyjackes@ yahoo.com or 908- 303-9993; Kathy Walsh Vecchio at katvec46@gmail.com or 973-8650402 or Nancy Branin Waller at nancy.waller2@verizon.net or 201-889-6229 by Sept. 25. Kearny High School’s classes of 1954 and January 1955 host a 60th reunion luncheon on Sept. 19 at the Spring Lake Manor, Spring Lake, at noon. For information and reservations contact Phyllis Glass McCartin at 732-458-5162 or phylpmae@aol.com. Guests are welcome. New Jersey Blood Services will conduct a blood drive at Comunidade Evangelica Vida Abundante Sede (CEVA), also known as the Abundant Life Evangelical Community Church, 151 Midland Ave., on Sept. 15, from 4:30 to 9 p.m. Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 136 Davis Ave., begins its annual nine-week St. Jude Novena with Monsignor John J. Gilchrist Monday, Sept. 8, at

7 p.m. All are welcome. Kearny UNICO hosts these events: • The first membership meeting is set for Thursday, Sept. 4, at 7:30 p.m. If interested in attending or learning more about Kearny UNICO, please contact Chapter President Lou Pandolfi at 201-3682409. • A bus trip to Caesars in Atlantic City departs Sunday, Sept. 14, from the parking lot of Kearny Federal Savings, 614 Kearny Ave., at 8:30 a.m. Cost is $30, with $25 in slot credit back from the casino. For tickets or additional information, contact Lou Pandolfi at 201-368-2409 or 201-693-8504. • “Wheels for Vic,” a fundraiser to purchase a power wheelchair for Kearny resident Victor Muniz, will be held Sunday, Oct. 5, at 1 p.m., in the former Boystown gym, 499 Belgrove Drive. Tickets are $30, which includes a raffle, lunch and live music. Muniz was paralyzed after a tree branch fell on him during a 2008 summer storm. For tickets or more information, contact Pandolfi, Joseph Sgalia at 201- 998-6879, Rossana McLaughlin at 201-407-7262, or Judy Hyde at 201-991-5812. The committee also welcomes both monetary and/or gift donations for this event. Kearny Lions Club sponsors a bus trip to Sands Casino, Bethlehem, Pa., Sept. 27, leaving from 60 Kingsland Ave. at 9 a.m. Price is $35. Tickets include $20 for slots and a $5 food voucher. For tickets, call Alvin at 201-997-9371, ext. 18, or Jo Ann at 201-998-3018. Trinity Church, 575 Kearny Ave., will hold a flea market Sept. 13, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tables are available for vendors at a cost of one for $15 and two for $25. Call the church at 201-9915894 to schedule your table or Annamarie at 201-998-2360 after 5:30 p.m. Troop 2 Kearny, Boy Scouts of America, marks its 100th anniversary year of service Sept.10, at 7:30 p.m., at the Beech Street gym entrance of Lincoln School. Troop 2 invites young men ages of 11 to 15 to join. Meetings are held every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. throughout the school year. Pathways to Independence sponsors its 13th annual Walk-a-Thon on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to noon at West Hudson Park, Schuyler Ave. entrance. All are wel-

come. Proceeds benefit adults with disabilities who attend Pathways programs. For more information, call Pathways Executive Director Alvin Cox at 201-997-9371, ext. 18. Kearny Public Library, 318 Kearny Ave., hosts a new series of free Saturday family film matinees, which will continue once a month throughout the fall and winter. The first matinee will feature “Lego Movie” (PG) on Saturday, Sept. 13, at 11 a.m. The library also offers the following free programs for children. Programs take place at 318 Kearny Ave., the main library, unless otherwise noted. Preschool Art for children ages 3 to 5 will take place from 11 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Sept. 11. There will be seating space for 20 adult and child pairs; first-come, first-served.. The library will provide the art materials. Preschool Art will continue to take place on the second Thursday of each month. School-age Art for children ages 5 and older will take place from 4:30 to 5:30 on Thursday, Sept. 11. The library will provide the art materials. Seating space will be firstcome, first-served.. School-age Art will continue to take place on the second Thursday of each month. Relaxed Preschool Play and Story Time for age infant to 5 years will begin on Sept. 9. Classes will take place on Tuesdays from 11 to 11:45 a.m., and on Thursdays from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. At the Branch library, 759 Kearny Ave., Preschool Play and Story Time for ages infant – 5 years will take place from 10:15 to 11 a.m. on Sept. 11 and 18. The Kearny Police Department Traffic Bureau would like to remind the residents that public schools re-open Thursday, Sept. 4. Parents, guardians and the motoring public are reminded to obey the traffic laws around all schools. Officers will be assigned to school areas for the enforcement of traffic laws and violators will be summonsed. In particular, the following traffic violations; double parking, parked in prohibited areas, blocking crosswalks, blocking school bus stops, dropping off children in the middle of the street, speeding,

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Lyndhurst Lyndhurst Public Library, 355 Valley Brook Ave., hosts a presentation by speakers from LetHistoryLive.net on “The Daily Life of the Civil War Soldier” Wednesday Sept. 10, at 6:15 p.m. Space is limited and registration is necessary. To register, call or email the library at 201-804-2478. The library hosts the following storytimes and crafts for children. No registration is required unless otherwise noted. • Walk-in Storytime: Grades pre-k to 2 are welcome for a story and coloring time every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at 6:30 p.m. • Fall Storytime: Registration is open until Sept. 12 to ages 3 to 4 1/2 for a 45-minute program featuring stories, music and crafts beginning Thursday, Sept. 25. Two sessions are available at 10:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. • Apple Craft: Grades pre-K to 3 are welcome to participate in this craft event Wednesday, Sept. 17, 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. Registration is required. Kick off the NFL season by joining the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission and the Bergen County Audubon Society on a free, 2-hour guided Back to Football bird walk Sunday, Sept. 7, 10 a.m. to noon, in DeKorte Park. Prizes will be awarded to the first people who see bird species with the same name as a pro football team, such as: cardinal, raven, falcon, eagle, seahawk (osprey), giant (great) egret and giant (great) blue heron. All seven team bird species can be seen in the park. Check meadowblog.net for last-minute weather updates. Participants are asked to sign a standard liability release that is good for NJMC/BCAS events throughout the year. To RSVP, contact Don Torino of the BCAS at Greatauk4@aol.com or call 201-230-4983. Members of the community of all ages may join Meadowlands Environment Center

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by November or December 2014. An amenity fee will be assessed for the use of the fitness center. At the Harrison development, which tenants will access via the extension of S. Fifth St., plans call for 121 studio apartments, 263 onebedroom units and 18 two-bedroom units. No rental prices have been announced yet. Residential units will be spread, primarily, from the second to the top floor of the building with ramped parking to be “wrapped inside” the apartments, so that tenants can conveniently access parking on each level of the building, said Michael Pembroke, Russo executive vice president. Access to the garage will be via Crucible Drive. Plans call for 400 parking spaces for residents and 60 retail spaces. The ground-floor retail portion will front mainly along Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. S. and partly on Riverbend and Crucible Drives. No leases have yet been signed for the retail space. Amenities may include a courtyard pool, a dog run, a putting green, bocce ball court and shuffleboard court in a second courtyard, plus a clubroom and gym for tenants only.

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NA girls’ soccer: New coach Farinola leads the way North Arlington High School has a new girls’ soccer coach in Dan Farinola, who had previously been the bowling and golf coach at the school. Farinola takes over the girls’ soccer coaching duties at North Arlington, where he teaches. For the last few seasons, Farinola was the head boys’ soccer coach at Secaucus, his alma mater. But Farinola bleeds NA blue and white these days and was excited to take over the reins of coaching the Vikings this fall. “The transition has been really smooth,” said Farinola, who replaces veteran Sharon O’Brien Romer. “We graduated 12 seniors from last year, so we’re still trying to get our numbers up. But I’m excited about the girls we have coming back. When we’re completely whole, we are going to be competitive. It’s just hard right now getting the numbers. We might end up being a little thin on the bench. When school starts, we hope to get a few more girls.” Farinola said that he’s still trying to implement a system for the

Vikings to follow. “We’re trying to do things a little differently, but I think offensively we can be a threat,” Farinola said. “We have some talented girls.” Leading the way for the Vikings is junior midfielder Joanna Seca, who scored 12 goals and had 14 assists last year, as North Arlington won eight games. “Joanna has complete control of the game,” Farinola said. “She’s a great player. She has all the tools to be a topnotch player.” Senior Sarah Palma is another talented midfielder. “She played more of a stopper role in the past, but we’ve moved her up to get involved with the offense,” Farinola said. “Her ball handling will help with control of the game.” Sophomore Callie Evanchick is another solid player in the North Arlington midfield. “She has a lot of potential,” Farinola said. “She played a lot last year as a freshman. I still think she is a little raw, but she has made a lot of improvement in such a short time.” see VIEW page

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The Lyndhurst football team welcomes one of its own, Rich Tuero (c.), as the new head coach. From l. are George Feurtado, Ryan Smith, Oluwayomi Olasehinde, Fred Rivers, Tuero, Peter Urgola, Jonathan Carbone and Matt Schnoll.

Tuero, who was the head JV coach last year. “So it’s like we all just moved up to the varsity together. I told them that they t’s been a few months since were either all in or all out and Rich Tuero officially took so far, they’ve all bought in.” over as the head football Tuero has a simple goal in coach at his alma mater Lyndhis first season. hurst High School, so there’s “We just have to continue no state of shock involved with to get better every day,” Tuero anything Tuero does as head said. “We can never get satiscoach anymore. fied.” “It’s been a great transition,” The Golden Bears have a said Tuero, who took over for battle right now at quarterback, Joe Castagnetti as head coach, with three players looking to but Castagnetti remains on earn the starting nod. staff as an assistant coach. “I’m Senior Jonathan Wartel lucky to have a great coaching (5-8, 155) and a pair of juniors staff with great consistency. George Ryan (6-1, 170) and We’re all on the same page. I’ve Pete Guerriero (5-9, 170) are all been with these guys my whole vying for the No. 1 quarterback life, so that helps.” slot. The Golden Bears finished “I still don’t know who the 3-7 last season and graduated guy is,” Tuero said. “All three an astounding 22 seniors from bring something different to that squad. the table.” Needless to say, the Golden There’s no doubt who the Bears will have a different look Golden Bears’ top running this season, with a new head back is. Junior Matt DeMarco coach and a new roster. (6-0, 180) returns to his starting running back slot in Lynd“We can say we’re young and inexperienced, but a lot of hurst’s spread offensive set. these kids were with me on the “He’s grown a little and looks JV (junior varsity) level,” said good so far,” Tuero said. “He By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer

has all the tools. He’s respected by his peers.” How much so? Well, Tuero turned the idea of a team captaincy to a vote of the players. “Matt was the top vote getter by far as a junior,” Tuero said. “He’s just a hard-nosed, tough football player. He can run over you or run past you. He’s just a hard working kid.” Senior Joe Cosenza (5-9, 195) will also see some time at running back. “He’s a hard-nosed bruiser,” Tuero said. “He’s a north and south runner.” The Golden Bears utilize four wide receivers in their offense. Junior Quinton St. Helaire (57, 150), a standout in track and field, gives Lyndhurst a ton of speed on the perimeter. If he’s not the quarterback, Guerriero will move to wide receiver. Senior Derrick Ruiz (5-9, 165) returns as a wide out. Another receiver is senior Marc Estevez (5-11, 175), the basketball standout who has joined the football team for the first time. see FOOTBALL next page

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Football from “He’s a good athlete and a good leader,” Tuero said of Estevez. Senior Jordan Stuart (5-8, 175) is the Golden Bears’ tight end. The Lyndhurst offensive line has some good size and experience. Sophomore Matt Schnoll (6-3, 310) is a returnee who started every game as a freshman last year. “He’s a man-child,” Tuero said of the hulky Schnoll. “He has the potential to be a good one. He has great feet.” Junior Ryan Smith (6-0,

240) is the other starting tackle. Senior Pete Urgola (5-9, 190) returns as a starting guard and he’s joined by the Lyndhurst version of the eye doctor’s eye chart. Junior newcomer Oluwayomi Olasehinde (6-0, 205) is a first-year football player who has earned a slot at guard. “He’s a good football player,” Tuero said. The center is junior Fred Rivers (5-9, 195). The Golden Bears will play a 3-4 defensive formation. Schnoll and Smith are the

defensive ends with senior George Feurtado (6-0, 260) at the nose guard. The outside linebackers are Olasehinde (pronounced exactly as it is spelled) and Stuart. DeMarco heads the inside linebackers, along with Rivers and Cosenza. Ruiz and Wartel are the cornerbacks, with Guerriero and St. Helaire at safety. The Golden Bears have to take their young roster into a very tough schedule, facing Waldwick to start the season next Friday.

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“This is how it is,” Tuero said. “We have speed, but we’re small. We have to use the speed to our advantage. We need to keep people healthy. We’ve been working on that all throughout the offseason. We don’t have a lot of depth, so we have to keep our players healthy.” Tuero said that he has been keeping his top personnel out of a lot of workouts to keep them fresh throughout the season. “We’re doing fine right now,” Tuero said. “We have a lot of great kids who are

buying into what we’re doing. They’re doing the right things.” And has it hit home that Tuero is finally coaching his alma mater? “I love it, because this is what I wanted,” Tuero said. “I love this team. They’re giving every last effort they have. If they just get a little better every day, that’s all I ask for. We have two mottos. We have to get better every day and we’re either all in or all out.” Judging by the attitude of the Golden Bears, they’re all in for their new coach.

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Freshman Carlie Mullins is another midfielder with talent and potential. “She’s very good for her age,” Farinola said of Mullins. “She fits right in with the rest. She’s technically sound for a freshman.” No question, the strength of the Vikings will lie within the midfield. Senior Taylor Barth is another key returnee. Barth scored 10 goals last year at forward. “I think she can have a huge year this year,” Farinola said. “She has a nose for the ball and can put the ball on net. She has the ability to get good shots off.” Freshman Kaitlin Stajek is another forward. “She’s a product of the (North Arlington) Rec (recreation) program and is an aggressive player,” Farinola said. “She’s going to help us. She can get shots on goal as well and complements Taylor well.” The Vikings will have to play strong defensively and Farinola is asking a lot of the young group. Freshman Makayla Cortes has inherited the role as the starting goalkeeper. “She’s adapting very well,” Farinola said. “She is stopping the ones in front of her. She has to keep improving because she’s never played goalkeeper before.” Junior Jessica Gilmour is the team’s starting sweeper. Farinola is still working with Gilmour with learning the intricacies of playing the position. “She’s settling in,” Farinola said. Junior Kayleigh Lavornia is the team’s stopper. Lavornia

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The North Arlington girls’ soccer team will look to compete in coach Dan Farinola’s first season. Front row, from l, are Carlie Mullins, Kaitlyn Stajek, Joanna Seca, Sarah Palma and Megan Carreira. Back row, from l, are head coach Farinola, Callie Evanchick, Odalys Alarcon, Makayla Cortes, Maria Fahmy and assistant coach Gino DePinto.

is a first-year soccer player, so she is also learning the position. “She’s a tough girl who is willing to learn,” Farinola said. Sophomore Melissa Torres is another defender who spent some time in goal last year. Junior Sam Magliori will also play a key role as a defender. The Vikings are clearly a work in progress along the backline. They will need to develop and learn in a hurry. The Vikings open their season on Thursday against St. Mary’s of Rutherford, so they will know soon enough how they stack up against the opposition. The Vikings will eventually get the chance to play on the newly refurbished Rip Collins facility. Some of those games, including an Oct. 23 game against Weehawken, will be

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hen Matt Gallo took over the head football coaching position at Harrison High School, the program was in the midst of an awful 21-game losing streak. “It was big,” Gallo said. “They hadn’t won a game here in three years.” But the Blue Tide won one game last season, snapping the streak, then won another. Although the 2-8 record wasn’t going to win any championships, it was good enough to get the ball rolling. “It showed the kids that the system works,” said Gallo, who will begin his second season as the head man with the Blue Tide Sept. 12 against Park Ridge.

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who comes from a long line of O’Donnell athletes who graced Harrison’s field of play. O’Donnell has all the tools to be a very good signal caller for the Blue Tide. “He’s extremely cerebral,” Gallo said. “He’s an honors student, so there was no problem with him learning the offense. He knows what I want him to run. It’s almost like having another coach on the field and that’s rare for a sophomore. But that’s the way he is. He’s solid there.” The fullback is another sophomore in Jeff Cisneros (5-11, 170), who will see most of the carries out of the Blue Tide backfield. “He’s a tough kid who runs hard,” Gallo said. “He does everything we ask of him and doesn’t complain about anything.”

The two halfbacks are both named Rodriguez, but are not related. Sophomore Jerry Rodriguez (5-9, 165) and junior Rico Rodriguez (5-10, 170) will also get their fair share of carries, as the Delaware Wing-T offense predicates on sharing the football. “There’s talent back there,” Gallo said. “I like what we have there.” Senior Justin Castellano (5-11, 150) is the Harrison wide receiver, with sophomore Hector Rueda (5-11, 175) as the tight end. Castellano is one of the rare senior returnees on the Harrison roster. The offensive line features some size and experience. Senior Axel Carmona (511, 210) is a returning starter at tackle, with sophomore Johanser Nunez (5-10, 205)

sively. He’s a tough football player.” Castellano and sophomore Rafael Santana (5-10, 165) are the cornerbacks, with O’Donnell holding fort at safety. On paper, it looks tough for a team to compete against others who have rosters comprised with much older players. But the Blue Tide will try to persevere and hope to gain experience in a hurry. “I love the makeup of this team,” Gallo said. “We have young kids, but they are competitors. They’re aggressive and want to play. You can’t coach that. You either have that aggressive approach or you don’t. A lot of what will happen this year depends on how these kids develop. I’m excited about that. It should be a good season for us.”

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LOVELY HOME IN KEARNY WITH LIVING ROOM, DINING ROOM AND EAT IN KITCHEN. HOME FEATURES 2 BR AND 1 FULL BATH. NICELY SIZED PATIO. LOCATED NEXT TO SCHOOLS AND TRANSPORTATION!!

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TOTALLY UPDATED COLONIAL IN GREAT LOCATION OF NORTH ARLINGTON. CLOSE TO SCHOOLS, SHOPPING AND TRANSPORTATION. HAS 3 BR, 2 FULL BATH AND A HALF BATH. HAS ALL NEW WINDOWS AND CENTRAL A/C!!

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NORTH ARLINGTON - Fabulous Split Level is in move in condition. It contains 3 bedrooms and 1 and 1/2 baths, as CT TRA N O C well as a beautifully landscaped back yard. REDUCED DER U NQUICK FOR SALE TO $335,900. Harrison-Harrison Ave Business Only Liquor Store/ With Liquor License. All Renovated lease $1,300/mo. Call for more details.

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6 locals among newest Troopers

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cting Attorney General John J. Hoffman and Col. Rick Fuentes, superintendent of the New Jersey State Police, presented badges to New Jersey’s newest state troopers during graduation ceremonies at Pine Belt Arena last Friday morning. The 154th New Jersey State Police class graduated 149 troopers, including six from Observer communities. The locals are: Andre Almeida and Eric Chaves of North Arlington, Christopher Perez of Belleville, James Calero and

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Bryan Haczyk of Nutley and Allen Cheng of Bloomfield. The class completed 24 weeks of strenuous physical and academic training consisting of exhaustive classroom and practical training scenarios. The recruits participated in extensive training and roleplaying exercises focused on motor vehicle stops, domestic violence situations, human dignity, and cultural diversity. Each applicant applying

to the State Police is required to have a bachelor’s degree, or alternatively, a minimum of 60 college credits, plus two years of work experience. The probationary troopers will be assigned to stations throughout the state, and over the next 11 weeks, the new troopers will begin their careers under the watchful eye of their Trooper-Coaches and supervisors. “Today’s graduating class includes approximately one-

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION ALL CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES AT KEARNY HIGH SCHOOL ARE OFFERED WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, CREED, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, AGE, MARITAL STATUS, AFFECTATIONAL OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION OR GENDER, SOCIAL OR ECONOMIC STATUS, OR DISABILITY. LIMITED ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS WILL NOT BE A BARRIER TO ADMISSION AND PARTICIPATION IN THESE PROGRAMS.

THE CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION OFFERINGS AT KEARNY HIGH SCHOOL ARE AS FOLLOWS: ACCOUNTING ARCHITECTURAL/MECHANICAL DRAWING – CAD AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICS BUILDING TRADES – CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS/OFFICE AUTOMATION/TECHNOLOGY CISCO NETWORKING ACADEMY DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY CULINARY ARTS DENTAL ASSISTING GRAPHIC DESIGN MEDICAL ASSISTING SALES AND MARKETING

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third minority graduates, which continues a welcome diversity trend within the State Police ranks,” said Gov. Chris Christie. “Together with the 152nd and 153rd Classes, these new troopers represent another step in our continuing effort to develop and maintain a State Police force that reflects the diverse population it serves.” “The State Police is not only recognized as one of the finest statewide law enforcement agencies in the nation and the most visible symbol of law enforcement throughout our state, but every individual who wears a trooper’s badge is recognized as a leader -- on the road, in his or her neighborhood, and in the community at large,” said Hoffman. “That is why it is vital that those leaders not only receive exhaustive training, but also reflect the character and composition of our great state.” Fuentes noted, “The intensive training that troopers received and the friendships they forged over the past 24 weeks will stay with them for their entire careers and

beyond. “The life of a New Jersey State Trooper is more challenging than ever, but in return they are rewarded by protecting and serving our communities. As these men and women proudly wear our uniform, they will be viewed as role models and leaders. Being a New Jersey State Trooper is more than a job; it’s a responsibility to lead by example.” Also at the ceremony, Troopers Jason Serrano, Luis Cardenas, and Mohamed Hussein, each received the NJSP Citation of Meritorious Service for their extraordinary rescue of Lawrence Scherf on Aug. 19. The troopers responded to a tractor-trailer crash on the N.J. Turnpike in Ridgefield. When they arrived, Scherf was severely injured and floating in Overpeck Creek located underneath that portion of the highway. The officers worked together quickly and decisively, placing themselves in harm’s way, by getting into the water in full uniform and pulling Scherf to safety.

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MADISONentury 21 Real Estate, the iconic brand with the world’s largest real estate franchise sales organization, announced that it has been ranked highest in overall customer satisfaction by the J.D. Power 2014 Home Buyer/ Seller Satisfaction StudySM, released today. Specifically, Century 21 Real Estate swept the awards by receiving the highest ranking among national real estate companies across all four customer satisfaction segments in the study, including: First-Time Home-Buyer Satisfaction, Repeat Home-Buyer Satisfaction, First-Time HomeSeller Satisfaction and Repeat Home-Seller Satisfaction. “Century 21 sales professionals understand that real estate is about developing relationships and building trust with their customers.

Customer satisfaction is at the core of everything that they do each and every day,” said Rick Davidson, president and chief executive officer, Century 21 Real Estate LLC. “Our brand reputation is earned and measured with every customer interaction, and these J.D. Power results showcase the quality of our franchise broker network and their affiliated sales professionals.” The study, now in its sev-

enth year, measures customer satisfaction among first-time and repeat home buyers and sellers with the nation’s largest real estate companies. Overall satisfaction is measured across four factors of the home-buying experience: agent/salesperson; real estate office; closing process; and variety of additional services. For satisfaction in the homeselling experience, the same four factors are evaluated plus a fifth factor, marketing.

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Luciano Ferreira Jr. Luciano Ferreira Jr. died Aug. 24 at Clara Maass Medical Center. He was 80. Born in Newark, he moved to Kearny 45 years ago. Arrangements were by the Armitage and Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. A funeral Mass was held at Queen of Peace Church, North Arlington, followed by burial in Holy Cross Cemetery. To leave an online condolence, please visit www. armitagewiggins.com. Luciano was the owner of L. Ferreira and Son Fuel Oil Co. Husband of the late Mildred (nee Swayze), he is survived by his children and their spouses; Mary and Vincent Abbott, Viola and Rick Diebold, Rosemarie and Alan Masters and Luciano Ferreira III. Brother of Caroline Mikulewiez, Rosemarie Covucci and the late Carmella Ferreira, he is also survived by his grandchildren Annmarie

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Samuel Latini, retired police chief of East Newark, died peacefully Aug. 22, surrounded by his family after a brief illness. A devoted and loving husband and father, Sam was the model of honor and integrity for everyone who knew him. His exuberance for life and vibrant personality made him a well-known pillar of friendship in the community and the symbol of caring in his family. Sam is remembered for his high energy, busy days and pursuit of the things he loved –always at the side of the one he loved, his wife of 65 years, Rosemarie. Sam was survived by his beloved wife Rosemarie Latini and children Andrea Wasowski (Donald), Marianne Pendlebury (Tom), Sam (Terri) and Thomas (Sharon); sister Gloria Grieco; sistersin-law Catherine Latini, Molly Cancia, Mary Cancia and Alice Belfiore; and brotherin-law Dominick Cancia;

Disability rights for condo residents

TRENTON – The N.J. Division on Civil Rights has posted a new Disability Accommodation Fact Sheet on its Web site, explaining disability-accommodation rights for the owners and occupants of condominiums, cooperatives and other common-interest communities governed by a homeowners’ association or similar entity. The Fact Sheet discusses a variety of issues related to disability accommodations under the state's Law Against Discrimination (LAD) and includes examples of both reasonable accommodation and unlawful failure to provide

same in a common-interest community setting. It also focuses on assistance animals such as service dogs and emotional-support animals and provides information on how persons with disabilities can pursue a formal complaint if they believe their rights under LAD have been violated. Among the unlawful conduct cited is refusal by a governing association to allow reasonable modification to existing premises -- such as the widening of a doorway, construction of an entry ramp or installation of grab bars -- to accommodate a person

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Prayer to St. Jude Most holy apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you universally as the patron of difficulty and of desperate cases, of things almost despaired of Pray for me, I am so helpless and alone. Make use, I implore you, of that particular privilege given to you to bring visible and speedy help where help was almost despaired of. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven in all my necessities, tribulations and sufferings, particularly(make your request here)-and that I may bless God with you and all the elect throughout all eternity. I promise you, O blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor, and I will never cease to honor you as my special and powerful patron and do all in my power to encourage devotion to you. Amen. H.A.B.

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nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. His brothers Adam and Lawrence Latini, brothers-in-law Pasquale Grieco and Sebastian Belfiore, and sister-in-law Lucy Latini predeceased him. Sam was very active in his career as chief of police with life membership in the N.J. PBA Local 21, the Hudson County Police Chiefs Association and the East Newark Fireman’s Relief Association. He was also a member of the N.J. State Retired Police and Fireman’s Association Local 6 and the Retired and Disabled Police of America. Arrangements were by Condon Memorial Home, 210 Davis Ave, Harrison. A funeral Mass was held at St. Anthony’s Church, East Newark. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Caring Hospice Services, Edison. Hernan O. Vasquez Hernan O. Vasquez, of Harrison, entered into eternal

rest on Monday, Aug, 25. He was 55. Born in Callao, Peru, Hernan lived in Harrison since 1981. He worked for United Construction Weatherproofing, N.Y., for many years. He is survived by his wife, Martha Vasquez (Donayre), children, Jose, Hernan Jr., Danpierre, Alex, and Daniel, father, Oscar O. Vasquez, eight brothers and sisters and an aunt, Bertila Escudero. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his mother Maria A. Vasquez (Escudero). Funeral services were under the direction of the Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Ave., Harrison. A funeral Mass was held at St. Cecilia’s Church, Kearny. His interment took place in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. For information, please visit www.mulliganfuneralhome.org.

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Then & Now

Photo courtesy Kearny Public Library/Museum

Photo by Karen Zautyk Last time, ‘Then & Now’ featured the Old Soldiers Home on Belgrove Drive in Kearny. This week, we focus on the statue of the Civil War infantryman that graced the property in front of the home’s canteen from 1888 until 1933. The Union Army soldier now stands on the opposite side of Belgrove, between the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars posts. But it’s a duplicate. The original, composed of zinc and white metal, disappeared after the Soldiers’ Home closed in ‘33. Historian Bill Styple found it in 1997, stored in the National Guard Armory in West Orange. As reported in Civil War News, ‘It was brittle and cracked and was missing such pieces as the left hand, part of an arm, musket and accoutrements.’ The Gen. Phil Kearny Memorial Committee raised $35,000 to create a bronze replica. ‘Molds were made of the remaining pieces and were created for missing parts,’ Civil War News said, noting that ‘Styple’s hand, his 1863 Springﬁeld and other items stood in for the originals.’ The new statue was erected, with great ceremony (including Civil War cannons ﬁring from Veterans Field), on Sept. 29, 2007. Today, the soldier views the vista from atop a 7-ton boulder from Gettysburg. -Karen Zautyk

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ommissioner Steven Rogers announced Monday that the township Department of Public Affairs has established a pilot program in partnership with ShopRite of Nutley to enable disabled senior citizens and other residents with disabilities to shop online -- even if they do not own a computer -- and have their food delivered to their homes. Rogers says that while walking door-to-door in the town, “a stark reality” hit him. He encountered seniors and that they are eligible for this other residents who need help in getting food and other assistance and then process the applicant. essentials because their se“Once an applicant is vere disabilities prevent them approved, one of our departfrom getting to the superment personnel will go to the market. And they do not have home of the applicant with a access to a computer. computer and place the order Under the new GAP proonline for them,” Rogers gram, such Nutley residents explained. can call the Department of “Once the order is placed, Public Affairs at 973-284-4976 ShopRite will deliver Allied Health HPOG Fall 2014-KO.pdf 1 8/27/14 12:36the PM to register. Health Departgoods.” ment personnel will verify

The Department of Public of Affairs will not charge a fee for its services. Any processing and delivery fees from the supermarket are between the shopper and the store, the commissioner noted. “ShopRite has always been a good neighbor to our community,” Rogers said. “This will be a very productive partnership.” “While the circumstances

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of each senior citizen or resident with a disability differ,” Rogers said, “many of these residents struggle with health problems and mobility limitations that restrict them from using public transportation, pushing a grocery cart or utilizing other means of getting groceries from the grocery store to their home. This plays a huge role in a senior’s ability to eat healthy on a regular basis.” He emphasized that the new program “is not designed to replace the admirable efforts of the family and friends who are already assisting these residents.” Rather, it “is specifically designed” to reach those who “are without such valuable supports.” To be eligible, the disabled resident: * Must have documentation from their health-care practitioner stating specific physical/mental limitations [and] describing why they are unable to shop for themselves. This documentation will be

kept strictly confidential by the Nutley Health Department. * Must be without a support system (home health aide, family or friends) that can shop with them or for them. * Must be able to independently manage the payment of their grocery bill when their groceries are delivered. (Payment to the store can be made by check or credit card at time of delivery.) * Must be willing and able to assume financial responsibility for the $10 shopping fee and the $5.95 delivery fee charged by the grocery store. These store fees will be added to each delivery made. * Must allow the program coordinator to come to their home to obtain their signature for program participation and to develop a food shopping list. * Must be able to sign a form indicating an understanding that the Department of Public Affairs and the Township of Nutley are in no way responsible for the purchases made by residents or errors/delays made by the grocery store. * Must be able to communicate over the phone when/if the store calls to inform them of an item that is not available or to offer a substitute. * Must be able to contact the Nutley Health Department program representative to place an order of items needed. Orders will be taken only on Tuesdays and Thursdays of each week between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Rogers noted that this is a pilot program and is subject to be revised and evaluated as it progresses.

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