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By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – The year was 1840: William Henry Harrison had just been elected president and in April the New Jersey Legislature created the Township of Harrison from part of what was then the southern portion of Bergen County. In 1852, residents of the northern part of the township opted to return to Bergen, forming Union Township, and in 1867 the present-day Kearny was carved out. What remains was incorporated as the Town of Harrison in 1869. But it is the initial creation that the town fathers are taking their cue from in marking Harrison’s 175th anniversary during a three-day period next month. Harrison Fest, as the organizers have dubbed it, will take place during the weekend of Sept. 18 to 20. The event will start with a celebratory Mass at Holy Cross Church – (the parish itself is observing its 150th year anniversary on Nov. 1) – on Friday, Sept. 18, in the evening, at a time to be announced, followed by a Gala dinner featuring international food stations in the Holy Cross School building’s banquet hall. On Saturday, Sept. 19, and see FEST page

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KEARNY – uge crowds showed up for Kearny’s annual National Night Out Against Crime observance Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 6 to 9 p.m., along part of Belgrove

Drive. The local event, sponsored by the Kearny Police Department’s Community Oriented Police (COP) unit, was held as part of a nationwide effort by the National Association

of Town Watch, a nonprofit crime prevention organization, to promotes policecommunity partnerships. Probably the most popular attraction at the Kearny event was the visit by the State Po-

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One field facelift starts, 2nd in wings By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY –

onversion of Veteran’s Memorial Field off Belgrove Drive in Kearny, from natural grass to artificial turf, with associated improvements, was slated to start this week. Town Recreation Director Ralph Cattafi said the Board of Education has graciously agreed to let the town use the Franklin School field for youth football practices and the high school field for games this fall so there should be no disruption of that program during the construction. Applied Landscape Technologies of Montville, awarded the $1,522,500 contract on July 14, is expected to finish the job by Thanksgiving, Cattafi said. Aside from the turfing, Cattafi said the work will involve these improvements: • adding a new lacrosse field. • creating an additional Little League diamond overlapping the existing football field and the lacrosse field. • shifting one of the Little League scoreboards to deepen that field’s outfield fences, from the existing 180 feet to 200 feet. • changing a Little League field dimensions to provide 50 feet between the pitcher’s mound and home and 70 feet between bases, pegged to the abilities of 13- and 14-yearolds. “It’s a growing trend around the country,” Cattafi said. • installing temporary fencing for both softball and the new Little League field and permanent fencing for the

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existing Little League field. • new batting cages. Meanwhile, on another recreation front, the town’s consulting engineers were tweaking plans for a massive facelift and turfing of the Gunnell Oval Recreational Complex off Schuyler Ave. following a July 31 public hearing on the $21.4 million redevelopment project which has yet to go out to bid. At the hearing, homeowners along E. Midland Ave., which borders the Oval to the south, expressed misgivings about the plans. Joseph Toth, Steven

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and state funding sources – will require a “significant” infusion of clean fill and cap “to minimize potential exposure to historic fill materials present on-site,” along with storm water management controls designed to “minimize the impact of frequent flooding” in the area “due to the influence of the tidal Kearny Marsh.” He said a new storm water collection system would be installed at the north end of the Oval to flow to a drainage facility “for overflow protection,” and thence, to a pump station at the property’s south end for discharge over the Conrail property into the marsh. And the intention is to “elevate the site above the flood plain.” But Toth disputed the assumption, reflected on current FEMA maps, that the Oval area is located in a flood zone and claimed that in the past, when some E. Midland homes got excess water, it was the result of an ineffective combined sanitary-storm sewer system. “In the Sandy event, the water receded within 24 hours. The Oval doesn’t flood,” he said. “If you’re going to be collecting excess rain water, will that push the creek water towards our houses?” “I don’t see a need for a $21 million project,” Toth said. Further, Toth said, “we get a lot of animals, fox, deer, geese, which we like. How’s this project going to impact them?” As for the geese poop, he added, “how are you going to clean it?” Juzmeski of Neglia said that, “the improvements shouldn’t impact you. The stone and impervious surface see FIELDS page

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Notes from the KPD blotter called to Walmart after store security apprehended Kenny Garcia, 37, of Paterson, for allegedly trying to abscond with $431 worth of Fusion razors. A co-conspirator, identified as Christopher Ferrante, 35, of Jupiter, Fla., apparently fled in a 2015 white Mazda -which the officers spotted as they were transporting Garcia to KPD headquarters. They stopped the Mazda, security

man wanted on a child-neglect warrant ended up in the Hudson County Jail last week after arresting officers found a handgun in his East Newark apartment, Kearny police reported. At 5:40 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, Kearny Det. Michael Farinola, conducting a cooperative investigation with the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office, spotted 37-year-old Stuart Bradley on Grant Ave. in East Newark. Bradley, police said, was wanted on the Hudson County Sheriff’s Office warrant. During a consent search of his residence, investigators reportedly found the weapon. Bradley was remanded to the jail on $100,000 bail on the warrant and on a charge of “certain persons not to have weapons.” The latter, police said, was because of “his extensive criminal record,” including “several felony convictions.” ••• Other recent reports from the Kearny police blotter included the following: July 31 At 5:30 p.m., Vice detectives reportedly observed a man sitting on a stoop near Devon St. and Midland Ave., puffing on a glass pipe -- which, Chief John Dowie explained, “is a familiar way to smoke crack cocaine.” After confirming their suspicions, police said, they arrested Douglas Welfl, 29, of Kearny, for possession of cocaine and drug paraphernalia and for being under the influence of a CDS. Aug. 4 At 1 a.m., a 21-year-old Kearny woman notified police that she was receiving text messages threatening her with bodily harm -- and death. Officer Derek Hemphill responded to her Schuyler Ave. residence, reviewed the texts, confirmed the threats and developed as a suspect Rosa Santiago, 21, of Newark. He also learned that San-

reportedly ID’d Ferrante, and both men were taken to HQ on charges of shoplifting and conspiracy.

had knowledge of an earlier drug transaction, stopped the car and saw her trying to secrete a cellophane wrapper in her waistband, police said. Confronted, she reportedly turned over 10 wax folds of heroin, stamped “Magoo,” and four vials of cocaine. She was charged with possession of the drugs and paraphernalia.

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hree of the six communities in The Observer’s coverage area with elective Boards of Education – Lyndhurst, Nutley and Belleville – feature contested races in November. Incumbents are running unopposed in Kearny, North Arlington and Bloomfield. Harrison and East Newark have appointive school boards. In Lyndhurst, two of the

three incumbents – Ronald Grillo and Sherri Jarvis – are looking to retain their seats while Thomas DiMascio is not seeking re-election. There are four other candidates: former school trustee Josephine Malaniak, Joy Bliss, Scot Weaver and Chris Andrinopoulos Jr. Malaniak and Bliss are reportedly running as an informal alliance. Andrinopoulos is one of several petitioners calling for a charter study

referendum to be placed on the November ballot. The Belleville school board contest features incumbent Jeanne Lombardi, the board’s vice president, looking to retain her seat while incumbent Peter Zangari Jr. has opted not to run. Others in the race are: Thomas Grolimond, Nelson Berrera and Christine Lamparello. In Nutley, incumbents Deborah Russo and Ryan Kline, along with Salvatore Balsamo

Awad of North Arlington and Toshi Piazza of Harrison were named to the dean’s list. • Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, N.Y.: Meridangela Gutierrez Jhong of Harrison achieved dean’s list status. • University of Delaware, Newark, Del.: Michael Azierski, Louis Brooks, Nathan Peraino and Allyson Zeiher,

all of Nutley; Nicolas Costanza and Grace Tomko, both of Lyndhurst; Virginia CruzAyala of Kearny and Tatiana Gomez of Belleville were named to the dean’s list. • Caldwell University: Gina Marie Assisi, Lindsey Megan Muldoon, Cynthia Pamela Viveros, Frank Pavolic and Christian Salazar, all of Kearny, were named to the dean’s list.

Locals achieve dean’s list The following residents in The Observer’s coverage area achieved academic honors at the following schools: • Marist College, Poughkeepsie, N.Y.: Richard Azierski, Kristen Lawler and Katherine Paonessa, all of Nutley and Meaghan Houlihan of Lyndhurst all made the dean’s list. • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, N.Y.: Amanda

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Another successful gathering for retired Newark Police Police Sgt. Chris Kossup took place during Belleville’s National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 4. While on the job and after, Kossup continues to gather his neighbors on Rutan Road to observe National Night Out. This year, Rutan Road had all kinds of exciting attractions such as Charlie Tunis Hot Dog

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OFFICERS from programs more active.” This summer, the Corps has offered music for kids ages 6 to 18 on Mondays, from 3 to 6 p.m., but when school resumes next month, the class will shift to Fridays, probably from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Youngsters are being introduced to brass band instruments, tambourine, recorder, music theory, singing and dancing. Seoyoung, a pianist, plays for the class. In the fall, Hwang said, “we plan to open an art class and we have been cleaning up our gym so we can have indoor soccer for the younger children, ages 5 to 10.” An existing ESL (English as a Second Language) class for adults, which meets Wednesdays and Thursdays, at 7 p.m., is continuing and a Citizenship class, in which 16 adults are enrolled, will meet Mondays, from 7 to 9 p.m. The Corps’ regular food pantry, open to low-income residents, is available Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 10 a.m. to noon, and its emergency pantry accepts walk-ins from Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. And worship services are

still being held on Sundays at 10:45 a.m., with Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. “We are working closely with Division Headquarters and corporate sponsors to get funds for all programs,” Seoyoung said. Looking to further strengthen the Corps’ viability and provide for outreach to the community, the Lims are hoping to line up additional kettle workers for the Salvation Army’s traditional Christmas campaign. Their goal is to boost the usual 13 or 14 kettle stands in the Corps’ service area to as many as 20. “We will be standing, too,” Seoyoung said. The Lims credited members of the Corps’ Advisory Board with being supportive in helping orient them to their new community and in backing their goals for the Kearny Corps, which includes Harrison, East Newark, North Arlington and Lyndhurst in its service area. They will meet with the Advisory Board and Corps Council sometime next month and sketch out plans for the coming year at that time. The Lims, who came to Kearny after serving a year as assistant Corps officers at the

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Get a horse! By Karen Zautyk o, I am not speaking about American Pharoah, although he has been in the headlines. (Congrats, Pharoah, on the recent Haskell win.) I am talking about your regular, run-of-themill equines. Society would benefit greatly were they to make a comeback. This occurred to me as I watched the news coverage of last week’s N.J. Turnpike closure, resulting from a fatal crash in Linden. The Pike at a dead stop for hours and hours and . . . Motorists were sunbathing on the shoulder of the highway, or having picnics. I think some may have planted and harvested gardens. Young children grew into adulthood. And it wasn’t just the Pike brought to a halt. Drivers desperately attempting to find alternate routes created traffic jams all over North Jersey well into the evening. You know something’s really wrong when you’re sitting in traffic on a clogged Harrison Ave. or Rt. 21 or Rt. 3 because of an accident in Linden. My modest proposal: Get

rid of the cars. Bring back the horses. Just think of all the advantages: 1) A resurrection of horse travel (single riders and carriages/buggies) would solve America’s oil problems immediately. 2) With less dependence on fossil fuels, global warming might be controlled. 3) Gas stations need not go out of business; they could be converted into stables. 4) Horses are quieter than cars. No more roaring engines, honking horns, screeching brakes. Only the soothing sounds of clip-clop, clip-clop and an occasional neigh. 5) Towns would save a fortune in winter, since there would be no need for rock salt. Of course, streets would still have to be plowed, for the sleighs. 6) No more stinky auto fumes. 7) Yes, there would be stinky manure all over, and some municipality would adopt a pick-up-after-yourhorse ordinance, but manure, when collected on a regular schedule, could be controlled.

And having been collected, it could be used as fertilizer (or perhaps converted into a biofuel?). 8) More fertilizer would be needed since we’d also need more farms for hay and straw and oats. 9) More farms would mean fewer McMansions. (Reference to the hideous homes now occupying what had been bucolic acreage in our state. Take a ride northwest sometime.) 10) The only motor vehicles allowed on the roads should be fire trucks/engines, ambu-

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Speaking of the Haskell (see first paragraph): Were you, like me, worried about Mr. Jordan? The beautiful gray was in the front pack, when he dropped back. Suddenly. As if something bad had occurred. I found out he finished seventh in the field of eight. But I didn’t hear any reports on what had happened. Then I found the website www.horseracingnation. com, where several people expressed concerns, e.g., “Anyone know if Mr. Jordan is alright? Seemed like someWikipedia thing happened to him for him lances and police cars. They’d to drop out if it suddenly like reach their destinations faster. he did.” And: “I’m wondering the same thing. Can’t find a And the police and public peep about it.” would no longer be endanThen another poster gered by criminals careening answered: “Plesa [the trainer] along highways at 100+ mph. said: He came out of the race 11) Yes, there would still be drunk riders, but collaring the fine, and he doesn’t really have an explanation for his offenders would be simpler. Drunks tend to fall off horses. performance. He has endured a grueling campaign and will 12) Kearny needn’t worry probably get a 30-60 day reabout enforcing nose-in fresher on the farm to just be parking in municipal lots. Horses have to be parked nose a horse.” Sportscasters should in, so the reins can be tied to realize that people can be as the meters. concerned about the “losers” 13) Horses don’t get flats. as the winners. •••

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NIgHT Out from lots of children were the Kearny Fire Department’s helping kids manipulate hoses to put out a fake fire and the Kearny Police Department’s “bouncy house.” A K-9 demonstration by Zorro, on loan from the Ber-

gen County Sheriff’s Office, also excited the spectators by tracing a cellular phone concealed behind the gas cap of a motor vehicle. Swat teams from both the KPD and Hudson County Sheriff’s Office displayed unloaded weaponry and the KPD brought out its rescue boat for

public viewing. And, for the lovers of antique cars, there were 20 classic models lined up to check out. Kearny Municipal Alliance gave out materials on substance abuse and magnets, DARE agents handed out coloring books, pen-lights

and keychains with safety contact phone numbers, local volunteers who work with the KPD on domestic violence cases gave out literature and the local Trap/Neuter/Return (TNR) group offered information and registered cat colony caregivers. During the festivities, a

small band of local educators provided entertainment, scouts from St. Stephen’s offered ice cream and popcorn and members of the Junior Police Academy helped set up and break down booths and gave assistance as needed. – Ron Leir

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mittee, with Mayor James Fife as chairman, insists that the town will not be saddled with Sunday, Sept. 20, the Fest any part of the $50,000 which continues with a large street he estimated the three-day affair that will include antique, fair will cost to put on. craft and retail vendors, an “We expect to raise $60,000 entertainment stage, children’s in revenues from advertiserides and other activities, ments for our Harrison Fest including a Saturday aftersouvenir book, from corporate noon multicultural parade promotion packages we will and Saturday evening family offer, fees charged to outside movie night. vendors, tickets to the Gala, The town has contracted fees for carnival rides and prowith New Memory Producceeds from a big raffle,” Millan tions, New Memory Managetold The Observer. ment and Brystra Corp. to Robin Reenstra-Bryant, co-produce the event with the president of Bystra Corp and Harrison Fest Committee, in CEO of New Memory Producpartnership with the mayor tions, noted that businesses and Town Council. can receive name and logo But Second Ward Councilrecognition during the Fest by man Anselmo Millan, who is having their names added to: serving as president of the • lamppost banners in nonprofit Harrison Fest Com- downtown Harrison. FEST from

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with historical photos contributed by each of the departments – police, fire, DPW and so forth – showing changes over the years,” Millan said. In the parade, led by the mayor as grand marshal, Millan said there will be three floats – to be built by students and staff from the local schools and transported by J. Supor & Son Trucking & Rigging of Kearny and Harrison – on which will ride the Heritage Queen, Family of the Year and Veteran of the Year. For the Saturday/Sunday street festival, Millan said that Library Park will be a focus for family-oriented activities and the municipal parking lot across from Washington School will be dedicated to programs for adults. Harrison Ave., between Patterson and Second Sts., will be closed to vehicular traffic that weekend and a variety of vendors, along with civic associations and nonprofits, will have booths stationed along the block, Millan said.

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Belleville Elks Lodge 1123, 254 Washington Ave., hosts a blood drive on Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 5 to 9 p.m. Donors must be at least 17, weigh at least 120 pounds, bring a signed form of ID and know their social security number. For more information, call Community Blood Services at 201-444-2900.

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Kearny Public Library, 318 Kearny Ave., hosts a free musical performance by jazz quartet Joel Perry and Friends in the library’s reading garden Thursday, Aug. 13, at 3 p.m. Perry has performed in more than 15 countries and

has worked with dozens of well-known artists, including Joni Mitchell, Rosemary Clooney and Stevie Ray Vaughan. In the event of rain or inclement weather, the performance will move to the lower level assembly room. For more information, call the library at 201-998-2666 or visit www.kearnylibrary.org. The Junior Woman’s Club of Arlington is holding a toy drive to benefit local children this holiday season. The drive runs through Aug. 15. Toys can be placed in the donation boxes during regular business hours at the following locations throughout Kearny: Arlington Realty, Yo-Lish, World Marshal Arts

Academy and the Main Branch of the Kearny Public Library. For information on the Toy Drive and the other projects of the Junior Woman’s Club of Arlington, visit www.jwcarlington.com or contact info@jwcarlington. com. Club meetings are held September to May, on the third Friday of the month, at 8 p.m., unless otherwise posted, at the Henrietta Bensted Senior Center, 60 Columbia Ave., Kearny.

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Lyndhurst Public Library, 355 Valley Brook Ave., hosts an under the sea mobile craft, open to grades 1 to 4, on Monday, Aug. 24, from 2:30 to 3:15 pm.

Registration is required. To register or for more information, call the library at 201804-2478. Lyndhurst Garden Club holds a plant show and garage sale on Saturday, Aug. 15, at the Senior Building, 250 Cleveland Ave., with registration for the plant show beginning at 10 a.m. The event includes plant displays and sales. Show off your best vegetable, fruit, flower or plant. For more information, call Maryann at 201-939-0033. The New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority offers pontoon boat rides this month. All tours launch from River Barge Park, 260 Outwater Lane, Carlstadt. The schedule is as follows: Aug.

14, 18, 20 and 26 at 5:30 p.m.; Aug. 19 at 10 a.m.; and Aug. 22 at 8:30 a.m. The program is recommended for ages 10 and up. Advance registration and payment is required. The cost is $15 per person. For registration forms, go to www.njmeadowlands.gov and click on “2015 River Tour Season.” For more information and to register, call 201460-4640.

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Senior Harmony Club of North Arlington sponsors a trip to Resorts on Sept. 10. The cost is $25 and participants receive $25 in slot play at the casino. Call Florence for details and reservations at 201-991-3173.

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QP grad Pettigrew heads to Drew as head of his class It’s very rare when a student/athlete graduates at the top of his or her graduating class. Usually, the role of valedictorian is played by someone who spends all of their free time in a library with their noses pressed against textbooks and encyclopedia. But that wasn’t the case with the valedictorian at Queen of Peace for the Class of 2015. Kearny resident Michael Pettigrew earned the distinction of being at the very top of the QP graduating class, while also excelling in both basketball and baseball for the Golden Griffins. “For me, academics always came first,” said the recently graduated Pettigrew, who is headed off to Drew University later this month. “I love playing sports, but I wanted to make sure I was going to a good academic school. I would have had to sacrifice sports if it weren’t for my concentration in academics.” Before he graduated, Pettigrew represented Queen of Peace at the NJSIAA’s Scholar/Athlete Luncheon at the Pines Manor in Edison. “I think playing baseball and basketball really helped me,”

Pettigrew said. “Sports were stress relievers for me. I went out and played, then came home and concentrated on my school work. It really helped me.” But being the top of his class? It’s truly a remarkable feat to be a standout two-sport athlete and No. 1 in a graduating class. “It’s definitely something I’m proud of,” Pettigrew said. “I had a lot of support over the years, from my parents (mother Pat and father Mike), teachers, administrators, who pushed me so I could accomplish great things. A huge amount of credit has to go to my parents. They supported me every step of the way. I feel very fortunate to be able to do well in both sports and school.” Pettigrew said that some of QP’s top students in the Class of 2015 were also fine athletes, like the Mastrofilippo twins, soccer, basketball and softball standouts Michelle and Micaila, who finished second and third in the class respectively, as well as pole vault queen Catherine Rosalski, who was among the top 10 in see VIEW page

Photos by Jim Hague Kearny native Tony Meola meets the press Sunday at Red Bull Arena in Harrison to discuss being selected to the Red Bulls’ franchise all-time best squad, marking the 20th anniversary of the franchise.

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t had been a while since Tony Meola had attended a soccer match at Red Bull Arena, just a few blocks away from where he played all the time, the famed Harrison courts. “We drove by today so I could show my kids,” said Meola, who was at the Red Bulls-NYCFC game Sunday as part of being honored as one of the franchise’s best players over its first 20 years of existence. “They said, ‘We know, Dad.’ I saw younger and older kids there today. That’s where winning meant everything, because if you won, you kept playing.” Meola was part of the fes-

tivities at the Harrison courts in 2011, when Major League Soccer held its All-Star Game at Red Bull Arena. Meola played as part of an elite club that faced the Harrison High School team in a memorable evening. But here was Meola four years later, coming to a place that didn’t exist when he was a kid growing up in nearby Kearny, when he was on his way to becoming one of the most influential soccer players in United States soccer history, when he was helping Kearny gain the legendary nickname of “Soccertown, USA.” “When I was growing up in Kearny, I never dreamed that a place like this could have existed,” Meola said in a pregame press conference, as the Red Bulls honored him for his

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a New Jersey native, Meola was allocated to the old New York/New Jersey MetroStars, which played at the now razed Giants Stadium. When the MLS started, Meola was in goal for the MetroStars and remained there for the first three seasons of the franchise. “I’ve watched this league grow and after 20 years, we’re in a new era of the MLS,” Meola said. “The league has done some great things. I’m just excited to be a small part of the development of the league. I just remember advice my father gave me. He said for me to keep the ball rolling. I’ve kept it going my whole life.” Meola was asked about his greatest memory playing for the MetroStars. “I’d have to say that first night against New England, walking out of the tunnel and there

Since his retirement, Meola has dabbled in other business ventures. He started a line of apparel, called GK1 that was first strictly for goalkeepers. That business has since been bought out by his partner. He was coaching youth soccer teams in his new hometown of Toms River. But now, Meola keeps busy doing television and radio broadcasting. He hosts a regular call-in show with fellow Kearny High grad and Photo by Jim Hague U.S. National teammate John Tony Meola stands next to the poster display at Red Bull Arena where images Harkes on Sirius satellite radio of him and the other all-time greats grace the walls leading to the team’s and does commentary for FOX locker room. Meola was honored by the Red Bulls Sunday before they deSports. feated NYCFC, 2-0. “I just stumbled into it,” were 45,000 people there,” it was 20 years ago already. I Meola said. “I don’t know how Meola said. “It was a dream remember hearing the sound it happened or what I’m doing. to play for a team in my home of the crowd in the tunnel. We If you remember, when it was state, the home team. That was were the first ones and to do over, I took two years off from always my goal, to play where that at Giants Stadium was soccer and never thought I’d I grew up. I can’t believe that incredible.” come back. I just wanted to be Meola was also asked about away from the game for a while. current U.S. National goalkeep- Now, I don’t want it to end. To er Tim Howard, who ironically think I’d be doing this after all DR. SOUHA HANNA D.D.S. once resided in Kearny when these years, I wouldn’t want to DR. BEYDOUN PERIODONTIST he was playing for the Metbet your first penny on it.” GUM & IMPLANT SURGEON roStars. Added Meola, “I’m just happy “I’ve done a lot of Tim How- to be involved in the sport. For ard stuff over the years,” Meola me, I get to live out a dream, General & Cosmetic Dentistry For the Entire Family! said. “I knew from Day One working all the time with ORAL SURGEON ON STAFF that he was going to be a very Johnny. We have ex-teammates • Gum Treatment & Surgery • Teeth Whitening gooe one. He’s another guy call up the show while they’re • Bonding • Root Canal Treatment who just keeps it rolling. I’m driving to talk to us on the air. • Porcelain Laminate Veneers • Crowns & Bridges just happy to be a small part of Without this, I wouldn’t have • Credit Plans Available • Extractions/ Surgery his development. Every time the chance to talk to those • Lumineers • Dentures & Implants I see him play, it brings back guys. It’s a lot of fun being with Visit our website: another memory for me. The Johnny every day.” Kearnyfamilyhealthcenter.com memories I have of here are Of course, the third part of Visit us for a FREE incredible. My biggest regret t the Kearny Hall of Fame trio was that I never won a champi- Tab Ramos is still living in New 2nd opinion! onship here.” Jersey, working with his soccer Dr. Souha Hanna Meola did win an MLS Cup academy after serving the U.S. championship with the Kansas National Team as an assistant CALL NOW FOR FREE EXAM AND APPOINTMENT! City Wizards in 2000, a year coach in the World Cup last 65 Kearny Ave. • Kearny • 201-997-7201 he was named the MLS league year. Mon thru Fri 10:00 am to 7:00 pm Sat. 9:00 am to 2:00 pm No Appt. Necessary Most Valuable Player. In that Those three Kearny greats year, Meola set an MLS record have had a great run – and with an astounding 16 shutouts. Meola got a chance to relive Meola remained with Kansas some of those memories SunCity through the 2004 season day when he returned home and returned home to play with and was honored inside a shiny the MetroStars in 2005. A year multi-million dollar facility just later, the team was rebranded down the block from where he as the Red Bulls, so Meola always used to play. Commitment • Integrity • Compassion • Legacy spent a total of five years and a “It really is amazing,” Meola club-record 140 games manning said. “When you think of it all, the nets for the franchise. No it really is amazing how this all Joseph G.A. Ibrahim, • Pain management • Spinal Cord Stimulator player has logged more. happened.” • Neck / Back Pain • Headache M.D., FAAPMR • Nerve / Joint Pain • Fibromyalgia • Interventional Spine & Pain Management • Sciatica Pain • Arthritis • Diplomat American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation • Disc Herniation • Carpal Tunnel www.leetcmhealthcenter.com • Diplomat Amarican Board of Pain Management • Diabetic Neuropathy • Physical Therapy* Acupuncture & Acupressure (Massage) *offered at Bayonne location Chinese Herbs, Foot Reflexology Chinese Food Nutrition Call to make an appointment.

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ter and softball in the spring. Carley also enjoys writing. “I love to write,” Martin said. “I want to become a journalist one day. I love to write about anything. I think I’m really good at writing, but I want to get better.” Martin also wanted to get better at pitching after watching the University of Alabama play in the NCAA championships. “I just liked the rush of being out there pitching,” Martin said. “I liked the fact that everything was in my hands.” So when Martin became serious about becoming a pitcher, her father, Chuck, the former boys’ basketball coach at Lyndhurst High, decided to take Carley to the town’s resident expert on pitching softball, namely long-time private and St. Mary’s High School coach Jim MacDonald. “I knew Coach Mac well from his coaching days,” Chuck Martin said. “I knew he was a lover of all sports, but really if there was someone who could help Carley, it was Mac.” However, MacDonald’s time was extremely precious. He didn’t just open his arms, heart and mind to every kid that came along. “I was told he was busy,” said Michelle Martin, Carley’s mother.

The Martins had a hook. Carley’s best friend is Adam Venezia, the son of Frank Venezia, the long-time St. Mary’s head softball coach and Lyndhurst schools administrator, who was very close to MacDonald. “Frank spoke to Mac and one thing led to another,” Michelle Martin said. “We said that we wanted Carley to go to the best coach and that Mac was definitely the best.” With that, Jim MacDonald uttered the four words that would change Carley Martin’s world forever. “Yeah, I’ll take her,” Michelle Martin said. “He liked that Carley was a lefty,” Chuck Martin said. “He’s a lefty. The only worry was fitting her into his schedule. If there was fill-in time or if someone canceled, then that’s when we went.” MacDonald set up his shop at the Lyndhurst batting cages. Carley Martin was all of nine years old when she first met Coach Mac. “He was like a grandfather to me,” Carley Martin said. “He yelled at me right away and said some hard stuff, but it didn’t bother me. I felt like he was helping me.” “What I loved about it and respected him the most for was his no-nonsense apcontinued next page

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proach,” Chuck Martin said. “He had the old school way of coaching. He said, ‘Pick her up in an hour and get lost.’” MacDonald didn’t want or need parental guidance during the private pitching lessons. It was just Carley and Coach Mac for an hour a couple times a week. “He was very nurturing,” Michelle Martin said. “He molded her in a positive way. I think that’s what she needed.” MacDonald had a message for young Carley. He said that any sport is 99% mental and that a successful athlete had to handle the sport mentally first. “That’s the way he went about it,” Chuck Martin said. “Because he was the most experienced coach, he held that gamut. She put a lot of time into getting better.” “He wasn’t in it for the money,” Michelle Martin said. “He always gave Carley positive feedback.” What did Carley learn most from Coach Mac? “Determination and love for the sport,” Carley Martin said. “He used to call me ‘Alligator Martin,” because every time I threw, I didn’t straighten my arm a certain way and my arm looked like an alligator. He told me, ‘Carley, if you throw strikes,

it doesn’t matter what the speed is. That’s all that matters. It’s location. You can get by throwing strikes rather than throwing all over the place.” And then MacDonald would do the nicest of things. “He would kiss me on the forehead and tell me that I was the greatest,” Carley Martin said. “He said he loved me.” In June of 2014, MacDonald, who never revealed his age to anyone (but Carley insists he was 76) started to fall ill. “It was June 10 and it was the night of one of my hitting lessons,” Carley Martin said. “Everyone was whispering and saying things. When I got home, my father met me in the driveway and told me that Mac had died. I cried so hard.” It was the night of Martin’s championship game in the Lyndhurst Recreation League. “I didn’t want to pitch that night,” Martin said. “That’s the way Carley is,” Michelle Martin said. “She wouldn’t go back to the Lyndhurst batting cages. We asked her and she just wouldn’t go.” Then it hit Martin. “He would always say that I was a dreamer,” Carley Martin said. “He told me that I was going to pitch somewhere special and that he was going to come

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watch me pitch. Well, now he’ll watch over me. It’s the only reason why I went back.” Carley Martin, the aspiring writer, had an assignment to write for school. She decided to write about Coach Mac. “It took me two months to get what I wanted to say,” Carley Martin said. “My teacher, Kristin Marron, helped me.” Here’s Carley’s finished product and tribute to Coach Mac:

just a single hug. I remember that every time I went to a lesson with Mac I would always be so serious because in my book he was a superhero. My last pitch he use to say, “Now give me a smiling one”. He would then kiss me on the forehead and say see you next week. Immortality is what I hoped for coach. Sadly my hopes never came true. A week after my birthday Mac was admitted into the hospital. I thought my world was falling The Story of Mac apart. Mac fought for two long months and he never gave up. I miss you coach…. Until June 10, 2014 when Mac One day I hope to fulfill all of died. I was on my way home the dreams you had for me. from the batting cages when my There once was a man, that dad told me the terrible news. if you ever had the chance of I was distraught and I felt as if meeting him you were something my eyes were going to fall out or special. Coach Jim MacDonald I would drown in my own tears, or as his students call him Mac especially because that night I was one of a kind. His enthuhad to pitch in my Lyndhurst siasm and smile could easily Travel Playoff game. I didn’t brighten anyone’s day, including think I could even be able to lift mine. Mac was my first coach, up my head, let alone pitch a my mentor and the only person game of softball without Mac. who taught me that when life But I wiped my tears and put on gives you lemons to make orange my game face. That night Mac juice leaving the whole world was with me. Although Mac is astonished on how you did it. gone he will always be in hopes Coach Mac was the all time that one day I will see him again. best pitching coach in my book. In conclusion, Mac never was He was always so positive and a big man but his heart was the could easily make you grin with size of the world. This is the end,

some of you reading this might think. But I say it’s only the beginning. Yes, written by a 12-year-old. “I wrote it on the anniversary of his death,” Carley said. Obviously, Coach Mac was a special person. Carley still pays tribute to her coach a year after his passing. She has his name written on her bedroom wall and his name written on the back of her softball cleats. “Before I start a game, I step off the mound and touch the back of my shoe with his name on it,” Carley Martin said. Carley also changed her uniform number this season from No. 6 to No. 33 in honor of Coach Mac. As for the essay? “I just wrote it for fun, but I wanted people to see it,” Martin said. “I’ve been told it’s pretty good.” Just like her pitching skills, throwing the ball like Coach Mac wanted. Hey, when life gives you lemons, make orange juice. Whatever that means, it will stick with Carley Martin for the rest of her life, just like the impact that Jim MacDonald made on that little girl from Lyndhurst.

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Kearny- $399,000 1 Fam. – 3 Bdrms- LR- DREIK- 2 Full baths- Finished Basement- Att. 2 car garage.

Kearny- $315,0001 Fam. – 3 Bdrms- 1 full bath- LR- DR- EIK- Full basement- Att. 1 car garage.

Kearny- $690,000- 4 Fam. – 6 Bdrms- 5 full baths- LR/DR combo’s- EIK’sfull basement- Det. 2 car garages

Patterson- $195,000 1 Fam. – 3 Bdrms- LREIK- 1 Full bath-Finished basement- Att. 1 car garage.

STARTING MARCH 2012, HARP 2.0, a new program presented by the Federal Government, allows homeowners to refinance regardless of the equity they currently have in their house (even if you are upside down!) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have adopted changes to Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) and you may be eligible to take advantage of these changes. If your mortgage is either owned or guaranteed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, you may be eligible to refinance your mortgage under the enhanced and expanded provisions of HARP. You can determine if your mortgage is owned by either Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac by checking the following websites: For Fannie Mae: www.fanniemae.com/loanlookup For Freddie Mac: www.freddiemac.com/mymortgage ROB PEZZOLLA • NMLS# 266181

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Kearny- $659,9002 Fam. – 6 Bdrms- 5 Full baths- LR’s- DR’s- KIT- full basement w/ fam. rm- Att. 2 car garage.

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Sirlene Oliveira Realtor/Associate 201-600-3587 www.sirlenesellshomes. com Bayonne- $259,000 2 Fam. - 4 Bdrms- 2 Full baths- Kit’s- LR’s- Basement. Priced to sell.

Kearny- $136,000 Condo- 1 Bdrm- 1 full bath- LR- EIK- balcony- parking space.

Kearny- $180,000 Condo- 2 Bdrms- 1 Full BathLR- DR- KIT- 1 car garage + parking.

Kearny- $229,000Condo- 2 Bdrms- 1 full bathLarge LR/DR combo- MEIKlaundry in unit- parking spaces

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Neno-Rosa Agency

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551-553 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, NJ 07032 www.RosaAgencyHomes.com • 201-997-7860 1.

3 Bedrooms 2 Full Baths Asking $329,900

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Asking $429,900

Arlington Section Stunning Colonial

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Raised Ranch w/ 2 Large Bedrooms, Living Rm, Dining Rm, Modern Eat in Kitchen & Modern Full Bath. Finished Basement w/ Rec Rm & 1/2 Bath. Central Air/Forced Hot Air. Asking $289,000 4.

2 Family Asking $295,000

Kearny One Family, 3 Bedroom 1.5 baths Colonial with long driveway 2 car garage Asking $239,900

Exclusively listed Mixed Use building with 3 commercial spaces all with long term leases 1 residential unit. Great Income Producing Property in Heart of Kearny Business District Asking $599,900 758 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, NJ 07032 • 201-991-0032

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Large Home Built in 1980s. Both Apartments w/2 Bedrooms, Dining Rm, Living Rm, Eat in Kitchen & Bath. Finished Basement w/Rec Rm, Laundry Rm & Full Bath. Driveway & 2 Car Garage. Asking $389,000 7.

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Ranch w/ 2 Bedrooms, Living Rm, Eat in Kitchen & Bath. Basement w/ Full Bath & Lots of Closet. Driveway for 6 Cars. Asking $229,000 10.

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1 Family – Totally Renovated Home w/ 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, Open Floor Plan w/ Living Rm, Dining Area & Beautiful New Modern Kitchen w/Stainless Steel Appliances and Granite Countertops. Finished Basement w/Summer Kitchen, Rec Rm & Laundry Area. Driveway w/1 Car Garage. Beautifully Landscaped. $385,000

WOW - This Heather Glen 2 bedroom is priced to move fast, 2nd floor unit. Includes central a/c and a parking space. First $145,000 takes it.

2 KEARNY MANOR HOMES FIRST TIME OFFERED - This 4 bedroom 2 bath Colonial contains a fireplace, central air and a great Manor location. Asking $379,000. Hurry.

DO NOT MISS OUT - This three bedroom Kearny Manor home is in excellent condition and contains lovely hardwood floors, chestnut trim and stained glass windows. It also has sliders to a huge deck off the kitchen and a drive and garage. Pride of ownership shows throughout . Asking only $329,900

JUST LISTED - This lovely Fairview New Jersey brick

ranch is a rare find. Three bedrooms, hardwood floors, drive and garage. Offered at a very reasonable

$235,900.

HARRISON

Central Park Condos – Beautifully Renovated 2nd Floor Condo w/1 Bedroom, Living Rm, New Modern Eat in Kitchen & Bath. Low Maintenance Fees Include Heat, Hot Water & 1 Parking Space. Asking $169,000

NORTH ARLINGTON

3 Family - Recently Renovated Home. 1st Floor w/ 1 Bedroom. 2nd & 3rd Floors Have 3 Bedrooms. 1 Car Garage. Short Walk to PATH Trains. Asking $489,000

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Beautiful Home w/ 3 Bedrooms, Living Rm, Dining Rm, Modern Eat in Kitchen w/Stainless Steel Appliances & 1.5 Modern Baths. Lots of Original Woodwork and Hardwood Floors Throughout. 1 Car Garage Plus Carport for 1 Car. Asking $370,000

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1 Family – Raised Ranch w/ 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, Living Rm, Dining Rm & Modern Eat in Kitchen. Finished Basement. Built in 2 Car Garage. Located at the end of a limited access street. Asking $439,000 15.

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2 Family – Arlington Section – Both apartments w/2 Bedrooms, Living Rm, Modern Eat in Kitchen & Tiled Bath. Finished Attic w/2 rooms & Full Bath. Separate Utilities. Asking $274,900

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Ranch w/3 Bedrooms, Living Rm, Dining Rm, Eat in Kitchen & 1 Full Bath. Driveway w/ 1 Car Garage. Asking $329,000

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2 Family – 1st Floor w/ 2 Bedrooms, Living Rm, Kitchen & Bath. 2nd Floor w/ 1 Bedroom, Living Rm, Eat in Kitchen, Full Bath. Finished Basement w/Rec Rm, Full Bath & Laundry Area. Large 50 x 100 lot w/ 2 Car Garage. Asking $359,000

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1 Family - Absolutely Gorgeous Corner Property Home with Wrap Around Porch. This Modern Home Feat a Lrge Master Bdrm w/Sitting Area, 2 Additional Bdrms, Mod Bth Rm, Lrg Ent Foyer, DR, LR w/Frplce, Mod EIK w/New Cabinets, Granite Countertops and Stainless Steel Appliances. Fin Walk Up Attic to Lrg TV Rm w/wood burning Stove, 1 Fin Rm, Half Bth & Lots of Closet Space. Fin Bsmnt Has Rec Rm w/Pellet Stove, Laundry Rm & Fbth Oversized Det 1 Car Gar, Addl 2 park space. LrgeBackyard w/ Pavers. Asking $424,900

1 Family – Beautiful Raised Ranch w/ 3 Good Size Bedrooms, 2.5 Bath Rms, Living Rm, Dining Rm & Modern Eat in Kitchen. Large Finished Basement w/ Rec Rm, Media Rm & Laundry Rm. Built in 1 Car Garage. Large & Deep Backyard. Asking only $359,000

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1 Family – Arlington Section – Cape w/ 3 Bedrooms, Living Rm, 2 Full Baths & Modern Kitchen. Finished Basement w/Rec Rm, Laundry Rm & Utility Rm. Driveway & 1 Car Garage. Central Air & Forced Hot Air. Asking $299,900

KEARNY

Condo – Heather Glen Condo w/ 1 Bedroom, Full Bath, Laundry Area, Living Rm w/Balcony & Eat in Kitchen. 1 Car Garage. Asking $109,000

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versity to learn English and, while there, he was offered an opportunity to lead an S.A. Youth Ministry in Englewood. After completion of a two-year officer training program in Suffern, N.Y., the Lims were assigned to the Montclair Corps in 2014. A year later, they found themselves in Kearny as replacements for Capt. Sherry and Lt. Maurice Moukouangala who were reassigned to Tulsa, Okla. The Lims have two children: a daughter, Eugene, 8, who will attend Roosevelt School, and a son, Euan, 4, enrolled in Loving Hands Academy day school. Although Hwang said he was still adjusting to the demands of English, Seoyoung asserted that, “As long as we love our people, language cannot be a barrier. God and our people keep us going so we are glad of that.”

Active Koko needs attentive owner Koko (ID#16403) is a male, medium size Australian Cattle dog. This handsome fellow was found as a stray and brought to the Bergen County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center. Fortunately, he was microchipped and although his owners did not want him back, shelter volunteers were lucky enough to find out his name. Even though Koko is more on the independent side, he will run over to you if you call him over nicely. Koko loves his backside pet but once he catches a whiff of something good, he’s off like a rocket. At 5-years-old, this gorgeous Australian Cattle Dog mix still has plenty of energy and drive, therefore

Koko

we’re looking for owners who have experience or have researched the breed. Active and determined, Koko will need a good amount of

physical and mental stimulation ranging from walks, continued training, well-mannered socialization and play. Shelter volunteers advise the more time you put into providing him a balanced lifestyle, the more he will be ever so grateful for giving him a second chance to feel loved. The shelter is located at 100 United Lane, Teterboro. Call 201229-4600 for additional details. Many other adoptable animals can be seen at www.petfinder.com/ shelters/NJ29.html. Also see the website for updated hours of operation. The shelter also has a page on Facebook. Please visit and like the Bergen County Animal Shelter.

THEME: WORLD GEOGRAPHY

Solutions from 08/05/15 See this week’s solution page 26

ACROSS 1. *City on Seine 6. Sun Tzu’s “The ____ of War” 9. Sign of a saint 13. Rome’s Colosseum, e.g. 14. African migrator 15. Analyze 16. Religious devotion 17. Pillbox or tricorne, e.g. 18. Trojan War military action 19. *It has largest number of independent nations 21. *World’s largest Non-Polar desert 23. Beatle bride 24. Clinton or Gates 25. ____ along to a song 28. Movie “____ Girl” 30. Fish food unit 35. *Four Corners state 37. Captain ____ 39. Wasted on the young? 40. Former Attorney General of the U.S. 41. Streamlined 43. Cowboy’s prod 44. Circular gasket 46. “Happily ____ after” 47. Left or right 48. Ni 50. Carrie Underwood, e.g. 52. Clinton ____ Rodham 53. Cry out loud 55. As opposed to yeses 57. *Largest country 60. *Deepest lake 63. Infamous biker 64. *Dead or Black, e.g. 66. Implied by actions 68. Passion 69. Emergency Medical Services 70. Former anesthetic 71. Feline noise 72. French street 73. High-pitched DOWN 1. OB-GYN test 2. “Summertime” or “Porgy and Bess,” e.g. 3. *Australia is famous for it 4. Preface 5. “Haste makes waste,” e.g. 6. Turkish honorific 7. Biochemistry abbr. 8. Hutu’s opponents, 1994 9. *Largest continent

10. One who takes drugs 11. Indian music 12. Reply to #37 Across 15. Olsen twin 20. “Too many ____ in the kitchen” 22. One of The Alps 24. Harass 25. *Second-largest Great Lake 26. Embryo cradles 27. Bouncing off the walls 29. *World’s longest river 31. Red ink in finance 32. Harry Potter’s professor Remus ____ 33. Short composition for solo instrument 34. *Number of capitals in South Africa

36. Goose cry 38. Owner’s acquisition 42. Swedish money 45. *Old Faithful, e.g. 49. Floral necklace 51. Hang around 54. Used in some surgery procedures 56. Type of edible ray 57. Of low density 58. Backward arrow on keyboard 59. Flat-bottomed boat 60. 1st, 2nd or 3rd in baseball, e.g. 61. Advil target 62. German song 63. Rapid escape 65. 2nd largest bird in the world 67. Give it a go

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Deadline for obituaries:

Monday by 10 AM

George Dargan George Dargan, 75, died on Sunday, Aug. 2. Arrangements were by the Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Home, 585 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. A funeral Mass was offered at St. Stephen’s Church, Kearny, followed by entombment in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.thiele-reid.com. Mr. Dargan was born in Glasgow, Scotland. He immigrated to this country in 1964 and lived in Jackson Heights, Queens. He moved to Brooklyn in 1967 and lived there until 1972 before moving to Kearny. George served in the British Royal Army. He worked as a carpenter at the N.Y.U. Medical Center in New York City for 38 years, retiring in 2001 and was a member of Local 810, International Brotherhood of Teamsters. St. Stephen’s Church was an important part of George’s life. He was a member of the Holy Name Society, served as an usher, volunteered at the food pantry and was a door monitor for the CCD program. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 6928. Mr. Dargan is survived by his wife Madge T. (McGrath); four daughters Angela C. Waller (Jeff), Maria P. Masino (Phil), Brenda Dargan-Levy (Shirley) and Madge Dargan; one sister Catherine Starrs; grandchildren Ceili and Fiona Waller, Sean and Cara Masino and Eden Liat Dargan-Levy; and his brotherin-law Patrick McGrath. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the St. Stephen’s Food Pantry, 141 Washington Ave., Kearny, N.J. 07032. Wilhelmina S. Gray Wilhelmina S. Gray (nee Boyd) passed away on Aug. 3. She was 75. Born in Jersey City, she lived in East Newark before moving to Pocono Lake, Pa., in 1992. Arrangements were by the Armitage 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, North Arlington. www.armitagewiggins.com

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Wife of Ronald L. Gray, she was the mother of Kimberly Goldman (Robert), Michele Year (Jose) and Angela Keena. She was the sister of Margaret (Frank) Messino, Janet (late Paul) MacDonald, Jacqueline (Tony) Scocco, Butch Boyd and the late Elizabeth Haines (Jack), William Boyd, Jean Gray (Richard), Kathleen McGuire (Tom) and Michael Boyd. Also surviving are her grandchildren Keren, Conrad, Rachel, Sarah, Benjamin and Ryan and her great-grandchildren Zachary and Chloe. John Kirchner John Kirchner, 62, died suddenly on July 30 at his home in Kearny. Relatives and friends are invited to visit at the ThieleReid Family Funeral Home, 585 Belgrove Drive, Kearny, on Friday, Aug. 14, from 4 to 8 p.m. Cremation will be private. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.thiele-reid.com. Mr. Kirchner was born in Newark and lived in Kearny for many years. He worked for the USPS as a letter carrier in Fairview for over 20 years and later worked as a supervisor at Allied Building Products in East Rutherford before his retirement. John is survived by his daughter Corrine Kirchner; two granddaughters Lilly and Briella; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. “Johnny K” will be deeply missed by many great, great friends. He was predeceased by his parents John W. and Anna (Kimball) Kirchner. The New York Giants flag that is flying in front of the funeral home this week is in John’s honor. He was “True Blue.” In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Edmond E. ‘Big Cap’ Morris Edmond E. “Big Cap” Morris, 67, of Newark, formerly of Kearny, died on Aug. 4 at home surrounded by his family. Arrangements were by the Armitage and Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. A funeral service was held at the funeral home followed by a private cremation. Mr. Morris was a truck driver

with T.J. McDermott, Kearny, for 10 years, retiring three years ago. He served with the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He also was a bartender at Graham’s Tavern in Kearny. He was a lifelong member of the American Legion Post 105, Belleville. The beloved husband of Diane Kimball Morris, he is survived by his daughter of Iris Gallagher and her fiancé Robert Britting and his daughter Courtney Centi and her fiancé Steven Taub. He was the brother of Charlene Morris and Patricia Ruesenberg and grandfather of Alex, Andrew, Aiden, Chloe and Robert, Jr. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. To leave on line condolences, please visit www.armitagewiggins.com. In lieu of flowers, donations to any veteran’s charity of your choice would be appreciated. Michael St. John Michael St. John, 65, of Talking Rock, Ga., formerly of East Newark, passed away suddenly on July 4. A memorial Mass will be held at St. Anthony’s Church, East Newark, on Aug. 22 at 1:30 p.m. Michael is survived by his loving companion Tammy Tripp, son Michael (Kris) and their three children of Milford, Pa., daughter Malorie Gibson (Dan) and their three children of Jackson, N.J.; and stepdaughter Deanna Bennett and her two children of Jasper, Ga. He is also survived by his loving family of six sisters, four brothers and several nieces and nephews.

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Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Ave., Harrison. A funeral Mass was offered at Holy Cross Church, Harrison, followed by interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.mulliganfh.com. Born in Newark, Christine had been a lifelong resident of Kearny. She worked as CFO/ Controller of the Essex County Country Club for over 30 years and continuously proved her ability to manage of one of New Jersey’s premier golf clubs with a diverse and outstanding membership. Beloved wife and “forever

friend” of 35 years to Kevin Sullivan, she was the cherished and adored mother to Karissa and Andrew Sullivan. Loving daughter to Josephine (Beatrice) Cioffi and the late Dante M. Sr., she was the dear sister to Theresa Gido and her husband John, Dante Cioffi Jr. and his wife Mary Lynn, brother-in-law, Richard Sullivan and his wife Liz and Michael Sullivan and his wife Kathie. She was a dear niece to Vincent Franco and Sabino Beatrice and Maria Visco, Christine is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends and also her beloved fur babies Snoopy, Coco, Jane and Rocky.

Mulligan Funeral Home 331 Cleveland Avenue, Harrison

Licensed Funeral Directors serving your needs include:

Frank X. Mulligan III, Manager, NJ Lic. 4221 Frank X. Mulligan, Jr., NJ Lic. 2953 Private Parking at 10 Frank Rodgers Blvd. North

973-481-4333 visit us at: www.mulliganfh.com

Shaw-Buyus Home for Services

Mario Teixeira, IV, Manager, NJ Lic. #3757

Mario Teixeira, Jr. Director, NJ Lic. #2542 • Monique Teixeira, Director, NJ Lic. #4048 Newly renovated family owned and operated funeral home with multiple locations. Fluent in Portuguese and Spanish. Handicapped Accessible.

138 DAVIS AVE. • KEARNY, NJ 07032

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Christine D. (Cioffi) Sullivan Christine D. (Cioffi) Sullivan, 51, of Kearny, passed away suddenly on Monday Aug. 3. Arrangements were by the

Novena to St. Jude May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. Please grant my request. Say this prayer 9 times a day. By the 9th day your prayer will be answered. It has never been known to fail. Publication must be promised. Thank you Saint Jude. R.I.

WILFRED ARMITAGE & WIGGINS FUNERAL HOME Mark G. Wiggins, Manager N.J. Lic. #3916

You will feel as if friends of family have taken over when you entrust funeral arrangements to the Wilfred Armitage Funeral Home. The family-owned firm has been in business for 100 years, serving generations in West Hudson and South Bergen. Its beautiful facilities, in a setting reminiscent of a colonial mansion, reflect the graciousness and tact of its understanding personnel.

Wilfred Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home

596 Belgrove Dr. • Kearny, NJ 07032 (201) 991-0657

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APARTMENTS fOR RENT BeLLeVILLe BELLEVILLE 6 large rooms, 3 bedrooms, DR, large EIK & LR. All remodeled. Close to transportation. $1125/month. Separate utilities. 1 month security. Available September 1st. (973) 951-6315

HarrISon HARRISON 2nd fl. 2 bedroom, close to PATH. No pets/smoking. $1350/month, 1-1/2 months security, Separate utilities. Available now. (973) 485-0650.

APARTMENTS fOR RENT 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 3 rooms, HT/HW included. Elevated building. Laundry facility on premises. $975/month. 4 rooms, $1200/month Call Sofia after 3pm 201-998-3516 or see super after 3pm 654 Elm St. Apt Basement 1.

HARRISON 1st fl. small kitchen, DR, bathroom. 5 min from PATH. (973) 483-3401.

KEARNY 2 BR, Large LR, Large Kitchen, 1 Bath. C/A, Dead end St. easy to park. $1,200/month. (201) 376-7179.

HARRISON New apt. 3 BR, 2 Baths, Master Bedroom w/private Bath. Hardwood Floors, Tiled Floors in Kitchen & Bath. Stove Dishwasher, Central Air, intercom, walking distance to PATH and high school. No pets. Parking, $1425/month 1 ½ months security. Avl. 10/1/15. Call (201) 998-1027.

KEARNY 2 bedrooms, 5 rooms, LR, DR/kitchen combo, central AC/HT. $1250/month, 2 month security. Separate utilities. Available September 1st. (201) 519-4737 after 3:30pm. (201) 290-0589

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KEARNY Arlington Section. 1st. Fl. 3 BR. LR/DR. EIK. HT included. 1 1/2 months security.1 car parking. Avl September 1st or 15t. 551-697-4235 After 5pm.

KEARNY Kearny Ave. 2 bedrooms. $1,150/month. No pets. Separate utilities. 1-1/2 months security. Available Now. (201) 893-1955

LYNDHURST 4 rooms, good location. Near Transportation. $1,000/month + utilities. 1 month security. Avl. Sept. 1st Call for appt. (732) 349-5586.

N.ARLINGTON Lovely 4 room apt. 2 large BR’s H/W floors. W/D Hook-up. Off street parking. No pets. $1225/month. (908) 310-9068.

Kearny Furnished room to share. Avl. Now, please call (848) 203-7906.

KEARNY Studio apt. in nice location. HT/HW included. No pets. $785/month. 1-1/2 months security. contact Joanne (973) 699-3146. KEARNY Large 1 BR apt. Loft style. Featuring open floor plan, high ceiling, large windows, H/W floor throughout, New ceramic tile in bath. New kitchen, Ceiling fans in each room. $1200/month + security & utilities. No pets. (201) 991-6942.

KEARNY Ivy St. Studio apt. All utilities included. $750/month. 1 month security. No pets. Available now. (973) 820-8338

KEARNY Studio Apt. $800/month. Utilities included. 1 month security. Available September 1st. (201) 955-9147

KEARNY Spacious 3 BR apt. w/office, EIK, LR, DR, laundry hookup, storage, $1450/month + utilities. 1 ½ months security. Avl. Oct. 1st. 732-364-0702.

KEARNY 4 BR’s Ideal for large family. $1675/month. 1 month security. Separate utilities. Avl. Now. 201-674-1473 or 732-602-4043.

KEARNY 2 large BR apt Excellent Location, Belgrove Dr. $1500/mo. + utilities. 1-½ months security. W/D hook-up, CA, no pets. Close to Transportation. (201) 991-4904 (201) 745-2438.

KEARNY Near Harrison. Newly renovated. 2nd floor. 3 BR’s, LR, DR, Kitchen, Utilities not included. No pets. No Smoking. Available September 1st. $1200/month (201) 998-2153 or (201) 951-2868.

KEARNY Kitchen, Bath, LR, DR, 1 large & 1 Small BR, Roosevelt school, Avl. 9/1/15. No pets. Security. Call Pat (201) 870-5140.

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BUSINESS fOR RENT Small Storefront Kearny Ave. Located near Roosevelt school district. $750/month HT/HW Supplied. Avl. September 1st. 2 months security. Call 732-735-9055.

BUSINESS fOR SALE N.ARLINGTON Newer 2 family 2nd fl. 2 BR, EIK, Large LR, DR, & Bath. Private parking. Close to public Transportation & Shopping. No pets. $1,300/month + Utilities. 1 1/2 months security. Avl. Now. (201) 998-2517.

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Attention: single females 20’s-50’s. who can appreciate a good man, single male, Rutherford. Green eyes, trim beard, athletic. Seeking single female. Non smoker. Long hair, intelligent, affectionate for monogamous relationship (727) 492-8164

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PETS fOR SALE Basset Hound Puppies (17 weeks old) are looking for a loving home! 1 male & 2 Females Available. Call (201) 998-0434.

ROOM fOR RENT KEARNY Room for rent. Single person. Male preferred. $400/month. 1 month security. Avl. Now. (862) 368-7760 or (201) 772-7928 KEARNY Furnished sleeping room for single person. Smoke-free, Drug-free. Close to transportation. 304chestnut street. Security required. 201-207-8029. KEARNY Room for Available now. (201) 279-9251.

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Headstone mystery still unsolved By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent NUTLEY – Police here are trying to figure out how a tombstone with an engraving on it made its way to the NJ Transit bus terminal on Washington Ave. last week — and they’re hoping to locate the family to which the stone belongs. Det. Sgt. Anthony Montanari said police were called to the terminal after an employee reported finding the tombstone during an annual removal of weeds from fencing on the depot property. Six months ago, when gravel stone was put down in the weeded area, the

headstone wasn’t there, according to Montanari. The name on the stone is Max Ferreira. The birth date on the stone is June 16, 1990, and the date of death is Sept. 29, 1998. It is not yet clear whether the stone belongs to a person or if it’s a sample that made its way from an engraver. Meanwhile, Nutley police said they sent an alert to surrounding towns, but it’s possible no one has reported it missing yet. Police said they are calling local cemeteries to try to determine where the stone belongs. A call from the NPD to the state Office of Vital Statistics has not yet been returned, according to Montanari.

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“If this was the loss of a child, his parents must have been devastated, and to learn that someone would intentionally remove his headstone is unnerving,” Mayor and Police Director Alphonse Petracco said. “I hope that someone can identify how this occurred so that we can return it to where it belongs.” Chief Thomas Strumolo said: “Until we can determine how and why this headstone was left, we can only speculate that it was removed from a human grave.” Detectives said they hope someone recognizes the name on the tombstone and contacts the Nutley Police Department at 973-284-4940.

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CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED! Olympic White, Stk#14436, VIN# C6254082, 2.4L, Auto, I4, FWD, Satellite, P/S, A/C, R/Camera, 33,272mi.

2008 GMC

YUKON XL 1500 $ ,

15 997

Onyx Black, Stk#14057, VIN#8J215434, 6.2L, V8, 4WD, P/Sunrf, Satellite, Nav, DVD, R/Camera, P/Winds/Lcks/Mrrs, 175,507mi.

19 998

CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED! Dark Blue, Stk#14447, VIN#CJ274071, 3.6L, Auto, FRWD, P/S/ABS, A/C, Rf Rack, 3rd Row Seating, 27,825mi.

2015 CHEVROLET

CAPTIVA LS $ ,

17 497

Blue, Stk#14659, VIN#FS503937, 2.4L, 4-Cyl, FWD, Auto, Satellite/Bluetooth/MP3, P/S/ABS, A/C, Dual Air Bags, 10,401mi.

2013 BUICK

ENCORE

21,995

CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED! Charcoal Black, Stk#14424, VIN#DB122881, 1.4L, AWD, Auto, MP3/Satellite, Dual Air Bags, P/Winds/Lcks, A/C, Lthr, 30,247mi.

2013 TOYOTA

VENZA LE $ ,

22 995

Classic Silver, Stk#14648, VIN#DU082668, 3.5L, V6, AWD, P/S/ABS, CD/MP3/Bluetooth, R/Cam, A/C, Fog Lights, 20” Alloys, 23,506mi.

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