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KEARNY –

Mark the date on your calendars now: Saturday, May 21, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The location is the Frank A. Vincent Marina on Passaic Ave., Kearny, and the event is the first-ever Kearny Food Truck Festival, sponsored by the Kearny Police Department’s PBA Local 21. Many surrounding communities have hosted festivals like this one, but the Kearny version is for a very special cause — all proceeds will be used to meet the PBA’s fundraising obligation of $10,000 for the 2016 Tour de Force, a bike ride PBA President John Fabula and nine other Kearny officers will take part in later this year. The $10,000 — together with obligations met by other PBAs — goes to aid families of cops killed in the line of duty. On Sept. 11, the bikers will start at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., and they’ll ride around 300 miles north, ending, fittingly, at Ground Zero in Manhattan, where from the ashes of 9/11, a new complex — including the Freedom Tower [World Trade Center 1] and the 9/11 Memorial and see FESTIVAL page

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The Rev. Msgr. William Fadrowski in his beloved Queen of Peace Church. Fadrowski is set to retire May 1.

By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent NORTH ARLINGTON –

hen the Rev. Msgr. Bill Fadrowski was just a

teen, as a student at Bayonne’s Marist High School, he knew early on that he had a vocation for the religious life. And so, right out of high school, in 1962, he entered the Marist Brothers,

who had had an enormous impact on his life as a student in high school. He spent 25 years as a Marist brother, but something was really missing, he says — and that was the sac-

2 from Kearny in NJ porn sweep Two Kearny residents, one of them a 17-year-old boy, were among 16 people arrested in a statewide sweep targeting individuals who used an online file-sharing network to download and distribute child pornography, N.J. Attorney General Robert Lougy announced last week.

Speaking Wednesday at the State Police Technology Complex in Hamilton, Lougy noted that the extensive state/ federal investigation, termed “Operation Safeguard,” was a joint effort by the N.J. Division of Criminal Justice and ICE Homeland Security. The N.J. State Police assisted with

ramental part of vocations that some men look for, while others don’t. So when he had a yearning for the sacramental Holy Orders, Fadrowski decided to leave

the investigation, and numerous local police departments and county prosecutors’ offices were involved in the arrests. The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office, the Kearny Police Department and the Belleville Police Department were among the agencies cited

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according to town officials, could compel the town to refund Red Bull more than $15 HARRISON – million in back taxes it colarrison’s pitch to reach lected on the property dating from 2010 to the present, plus a tax settlement with the Red Bull ownership 5% interest fees, plus the costs of bonding to pay that back on the team’s stadium property has thus far fallen short of over time. Under the terms of the proits goal. posed settlement which HarThe Hudson County Imrison Mayor James Fife and provement Authority (HCIA), the Town Council approved which Harrison has asked to March 16, the HCIA – which partner in the deal, is balking in 2006 sold $40 million in at terms and, as of last week, bonds to facilitate the acquisiwas not inclined to sign on tion, clearing and remediation – at least not without further of the stadium site within the persuading. But the New Jersey Supreme town-designated waterfront redevelopment area – would Court, which was due to rule April 11 whether the 12.34-acre take over ownership of the property occupied by the ma- land and Arena. The HCIA would enter into jor league soccer team should a lease agreement with Red be categorized as tax-exempt, Bull for the use of the property as argued by the team owners, and would use the income is allowing the parties more from lease fees to pay Harritime to try and resolve the son an annual PILOT (payissues. ment in lieu of taxes), beginUpon the recommendation ning in 2017, of $1.3 million and of a mediator assigned to the thereafter “escalated annually” case, the state’s highest tributo the yearly CPI (Consumer nal has agreed to adjourn the matter until April 25 or 26, ac- Price Index). Then, within six months of cording to William Netchert, the settlement’s approval and counsel to the HCIA. real estate closing, the HCIA Harrison is looking to a would issue up to $1 million compromise agreement, fearin bonds, with the proceeds ing a worst-case scenario that,

dedicated to certain types of capital improvements to the stadium, as needed, with a Red Bull affiliate to pay the debt service on those bonds. As provided under this agreement, the Red Bulls would pledge to stay in Harrison at least through 2038, with options to renew that commitment for four 5-year extensions through 2058. (By 2038, Harrison – which is responsible for paying the debt service on the HCIA’s $40 million bond – expects to have satisfied that debt.) Reached last week, Netchert said the parties involved in the potential settlement last met during the Easter weekend, adding that they “have continued to meet” to try to attain a “fair settlement to sticky problems.” Noting that the primary disputants are Harrison and the Red Bull ownership, Netchert said, “The HCIA is here to help if we can, at no exposure to the authority.” Asked if the proposed $1 million bond was one of the sticky issues, Netchert said the HCIA was “prepared to do that” but cautioned that there were “other things much more detailed” dealing with

the proposed lease/lease back arrangement that must still be resolved to the authority’s satisfaction. Under that proposed arrangement, Netchert said, that, essentially, as owners of the site, “ownership responsibilities are different as those of a lease-hold and that’s not the easiest thing for the authority to take on.” But, ultimately, “we are here to be accommodators to a solution,” he said. In a separate conversation, Fife told The Observer that he chooses to remain optimistic about the chances for reaching an agreement and, to that end, he said that Harrison representatives, led by special counsel Stephen Pearlman, were scheduled to meet with Red Bull’s “second in command” Volker Viechtbauer and, most likely, Red Bull attorney Michael Caccavelli of the Monroe Township law firm Zipp & Tannenbaum, on April 14. Fife said the mediator, a retired Superior Court judge, has encouraged the parties to strive for a settlement. “He told us, ‘You’ve gone this far – you’re a hair away. It would be a terrible waste if you don’t do it,’’’ Fife said.

County will fix several West Hudson roads The Hudson County Board of Chosen Freeholders adopted an ordinance providing for various road projects and bridge improvement projects and appropriated $11,761,968 in federal and state grants to finance the cost. Several of the road improvements are in West Hudson. Grants that will be used for these projects are the New Jersey Department of Transportation Fund fiscal year 2016, $6,392,700;

County Aid program from the New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund, $3,452,700; New Jersey Department of Transportation Local Bridges Future Needs Program Fund, $2,000,000; Bikeways NJDOT 2016 State Aid Program, $940,000; Local Safety Program, $2,999,268; Transportation Alternative Programs, $730,000 and $1,560,000 in local bonding. The county will utilize these funds for the follow-

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5 religious statues stolen from homes: NPD By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent

this seriously — and they should know that penalties can carry up to five years in prison.” Montanari declined to say where the thefts occurred, but did say police have beefed up patrols in specific geographical areas within the township and have compiled a potential list of suspects. “These crimes effect

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ive religious statues, in addition to other lawn and decorative ornaments have been stolen from homes in Nutley in the first quarter of 2016. Nutley Police Det. Sgt. Anthony Montanari says the department is actively searching for the criminal or criminals responsible for the thefts. Montanari says the NPD isn’t quite sure what the suspect(s) motives are since some of the items stolen aren’t very expensive. He believes the person or persons responsible for the recent rash of car break-ins (close to 50) might also be the ones to blame for the thefts of the statues. However, he said it is uncommon for an auto burglar to commit thefts from residential homes and that most thieves commit their crimes in a similar way. Regardless of whether there is a connection, Nutley Police Chief Thomas Strumolo warns that whoever may be the guilty parties, the NPD will work hard to make an arrest and that pledge was echoed by Montanari.

everyone,” Montanari said. “We take them very serious and will continue to investigate until we apprehend the actor(s).” The mayor concurred. “It’s truly unfortunate that someone would take a religious statue from another’s property,” Petracco said. “He or she may need to answer to someone other than police

one day. In response to heightened acts of theft within the community, we have bolstered patrols, initiated checkpoints, as well as assigned officers to investigate these incidents. Just like any other person who thinks they can commit crimes against residents in this town, it will not be tolerated and will be prosecuted once apprehended.”

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If at first you don’t succeed ... By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – rdinarily, local shoplifting suspects are listed in the Kearny police blotter (this week’s is on p. 5), but there were a couple of recent arrestees who warrant special mention. They include one who reportedly elevated theft into robbery and one who managed to get busted twice in three days. At 5:30 p.m., April 3, Det. Michael Andrews was working a security detail at ShopRite when he observed Justin Hill, 27, of Clifton, conceal some food and a quart of milk in a black plastic bag and try to leave without paying, police said. When Andrews confronted him in the foyer, demanding to see a receipt, Hill report-

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Vasile, 35, also of Kearny, was charged with shoplifting after QuickChek personnel were brought to the scene and reportedly identified him as the person who had stolen a dozen Red Bull energy drinks from the store March 24. He was also booked at HQ , and was released on a summons. But the saga continues. Shortly after 5 p.m., April 3, police were advised that a shoplifter was attempting to flee the CVS at Bergen and Schuyler Aves. Officer Angelo Pagano responded and arrested … Gheorghe Vasile. Who reportedly had concealed eight bottles of shampoo under his coat. (“I guess he was trying to make a clean getaway. Not to get in a lather about it,” said a KPD administrative source who shall not be identified lest he be charged with felony puns.) Vasile was once again arrested for shoplifting and, because he had no warrants and shoplifting is merely a summonsable offense, he was once again released on one.

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KPD: Burglary suspect nabbed, jailed

March 31 At noon, Det. John Fabula observed Kysean Price, 18, of Kearny, riding a bicycle in the area of Halstead and Chestnut Sts. and arrested him on an outstanding Kearny warrant on the charge of making terroristic threats. Price was sent to the county jail on $10,000 bail, with a 10% option. ••• At 3:15 p.m., units were advised that a shoplifter has just fled Walmart in a 2008 Dodge pickup. Officers Malinda Esposito and Jose Resua were in the area, spotted the truck exiting the store lot and stopped it. Police said the driver, Jarrett Nelson, 40, of East Orange, was found to have a suspended license and a $500 motor-vehicle warrant from Newark. Walmart security was brought to the scene and reportedly identified Nelson’s passenger, Ebony Walker, 30, of Newark, as the person who had shoplifted $51 worth of meat and clothing. The goods were recovered from the truck, police said.

Walker was charged with shoplifting; Nelson, with driving while suspended, failure to surrender a suspended license, and on the warrant, and the Newark PD was notified that he was in custody. April 1 Vice detectives, at Johnston Ave. and Maple St. at 10 a.m., detained and questioned Nicole Docatis, 36, of Kearny, with whom they reportedly were familiar, and found her to be in possession of two vials of cocaine and two wax folds of heroin, stamped “Total Control,” police said. She was charged with possession of the drugs and drug paraphernalia. ••• Pursuant to a no-bail, theftrelated warrant from the Hudson County Sheriff’s Office, detectives and patrol officers went to a Howell Place residence at 11:30 a.m. and located suspect Marcos Mendez, 38, of Kearny. Police said he was initially cooperative but began to resist as he was being led outside, where he caused a disturbance, to the point that OC spray had to be deployed. Mendez was taken to headquarters, where Kearny EMS treated him for exposure to the spray, and was charged on the warrant and with resisting arrest. He was subsequently transferred to the county jail, with an additional $5,000/10% bail set by Kearny Municipal Court Judge Thomas D. McKeon. ••• Officer Sean Wilson responded at noon to a report of a suspicious person at CVS at Bergen and Schuyler Aves. Searching the area, he encountered Paul Spana, 50, of Kearny, who police said fit the description from the store. A warrant check showed that Spana had a $2,000 Kearny warrant stemming from an earlier shoplifting incident at CVS, police said. He was arrested on that and ended up in the county jail. April 2 At 1 a.m., while assigned to a distracted-driving patrol, Officer Jon Dowie saw a motorist speaking on a cell phone in the area of Beech St. and the Pike.

When the officer stopped the ‘99 Chrysler, driver Damont Jeter, 38, of Newark, produced an expired license, which turned out to be suspended, police said, while Jeter himself turned out to have a $100

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‘If you see something, say something’ By Ron Leir n March 28, a New York State inmate named Winston Moseley died at age 81 after spending more than half a century behind bars for the killing of Catherine “Kitty” Genovese on March 13, 1964. In the early morning hours, Genovese was enroute home from her job as manager of a bar in Queens, N.Y., and approaching the rear entrance to her Kew Gardens apartment when she was attacked by Moseley – who had followed her home – with a hunting knife and was badly hurt. Lying on the ground, she screamed for help and, initially, Moseley was scared off by a neighbor who shouted at him to get away but, when no one came out to investigate or help the stricken young woman, Moseley returned and repeatedly stabbed Genovese and raped her, leaving her to die. Two weeks after the fatal attack, The New York Times

ran a front page story recounting how “… respectable, law-abiding citizens watched a killer stalk and stab a woman in three separate attacks in Kew Gardens.” The article went on to say that, “Twice the sound of their voices and the sudden glow of their bedroom lights interrupted him and frightened him off. Each time he returned, sought her out and stabbed her again. Not one person telephoned the police during the assault; one witness called after the woman was dead.” While the article overstated the number of witnesses, level of awareness and how many times the victim was attacked (twice, not three), the incident and the account of what happened “took on a life of its own,” as noted by Times writer Robert D. McFadden. Psychologists used the expression the “Genovese syndrome” to refer to the fear of bystanders to get involved by helping the victim of a crime.

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It led to the U.S. adoption of 9-1-1 as a national telephone emergency system in 1968, although many cities didn’t get around to using the system until as late as the 1980s. Moseley, who confessed to raping and killing Genovese and two other Queens residents, a 24-year-old woman he shot and fatally burned in her apartment, and a 15-year-old girl he fatally stabbed in her parents’ home, escaped in 1968 from a Buffalo hospital he was moved to for treatment of a self-inflicted wound, wrested a gun from a guard, took five hostages and raped a woman before his recapture and return to the Attica Correctional Facility where he participated in the 1971 uprising. He died at the Clinton Correctional Center in Dannemora, N.Y., the same facility from which convicted killers Richard Mott and Daniel Sweat temporarily escaped last June. He was originally sentenced to death but that was changed to a life sentence after an ap-

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peals court concluded that the trial court failed to allow testimony as to Moseley’s mental condition. On 18 separate occasions, Moseley – who earned a college degree in prison – was denied parole. Kitty Genovese was randomly chosen by her attacker so it’s questionable whether local authorities could have done anything to have stopped that crime from happening. And, since Moseley’s confessions to the previous killings came after the fact, police presumably had nothing in hand that would have tipped them off to Moseley’s dangerous behavior. That’s why when police remind us, “if you see something, say something,” we should take that advice seriously so that a forewarned peace officer can possibly help avert a crime before it happens. And so that we don’t have to worry about falling victim to the “Genovese syndrome.”

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Hartz plan delayed; Seabra add-on OK’d By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – or the second time in the last two months, the Kearny Planning Board on April 6 put on hold a proposal by Hartz Mountain Industries for a truck repair and training facility at 435 Bergen Ave., behind the J. Supor plant. But the planning commissioners did approve a separate application by Seabra Bros. II to expand its Schuyler Ave. supermarket by adding on a 4,524 square foot extension to the rear of the building for food storage. Mayor Alberto Santos, a member of the board, said the commissioners were still waiting for Hartz to submit a final detailed site plan for traffic and drainage at the site, about 750 feet north of Harrison Ave. Hartz, the designated redeveloper of a 26-acre meadows tract next to the Keegan landfill, wants to build a 51,871 square-foot industrial building on the site and lease it to Cummins Power Systems to fix diesel-powered trucks and train employees. At a prior planning board meeting, Cummins regional manager Donald Longyhore testified that the company currently operates a similar facility on a five-acre site on Doremus Ave. in Newark but the cramped location, flooding and “heavy chemical smells” wafting over the property contribute to making it “not a great environment for our employees.” Of some 35 potential locations checked out by Cummins, the Kearny property appears to be the best option, Lonyhore told the board. Hartz has proposed installing a traffic signal at what would be the long driveway entrance to the new facility on Bergen to be equipped with a motion sensor that would activate a 15-second green signal for traffic heading out, thereby minimizing interruption of the normal traffic flow along Bergen. “We want to make sure that traffic moving on to Bergen does not get in the way of the workable flow,” Santos said. Additionally, he said, for traffic enroute to the facility, turn-

ing left from Schuyler Ave. on to Harrison Ave., and then turning right from Harrison into Bergen, “we want to make sure the turning radius is adequate so it does not impact on oncoming traffic.” Hartz is projecting the need for about 40 on-site parking spaces to accommodate

employees who would be split between two shifts, one working from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and another, from 3 to 11 p.m. Santos said the board is also expecting, at its May meeting, more information on how the applicant plans to deal with “water retention on site.” As for the Seabra project,

the board approved site plan application, including variance approvals for minimum front, side and rear yard setbacks, maximum impervious coverage, parking and size of parking stalls, conditional on revision of a design for a 4-foot-tall retaining wall along the parking lot perimeter.

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narcotics and illicit drug proceeds, he said. n response to the recent The most recent case was epidemic of overdose the April 4 apprehension incidents locally and of Miguel Redonda, 27, of statewide, the Harrison Po- Harrison, on charges of poslice Department has begun session of drugs, possession a crackdown on the sale of with intent to use drugs and drugs in town, said Det. Lt. distribution of drugs. David Doyle of the HPD. Doyle said this arrest In recent months, Doyle grew out of a verbal dissaid that a team of HPD pute, observed by Det. detectives, led by Det. Sgt. Navaez, between a tow Rich Lourenco, includtruck driver and Redonda ing Dets. Joe Nigro, Corey — whom the detective knew Karas and Frank Navaez, from an outstanding warhave developed intelligence rant for failure to appear in reports, conducted surveilcourt on a prior drug poslance and identified repeat session charge — in front offenders in narrowing their of a mini-mall on the 700 pursuit of suspected dealblock of Frank E. Rodgers ers. Boulevard North. And, since January, there Redonda was reportedly have been 12 separate drug complaining about the towinvestigations launched, er hauling away a private resulting in the arrest of vehicle parked at that locasix suspects — all local — tion, according to Doyle. plus seizures of suspected

After confirming the suspect’s identity and that the warrant was still active, Narvaez arrested Redonda and a search incident to arrest “yielded a straw containing a white powdery substance believed to be cocaine,” Doyle said. “Once at headquarters, further information was developed; and that, coupled with a call from a concerned family member, yielded probable cause to respond to the suspect’s residence [on the 600 block of Frank E. RodgersBoulevard North],” Doyle said. After acquiring a search warrant, Det. Narvaez, Officer Joseph Sloan and Sgt. Alex Loy recovered 47 glassine bags of suspected heroin, along with other suspected unknown narcotics and packaging materials

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burglaries at various locations off Harrison Ave., the main artery running through town. Doyle said the incidents happened between 10 p.m. last Tuesday and 6:30 a.m. last Wednesday. “In most cases,” he said, the vehicles’ owners told police that “loose change and other minor valuables” were taken. Listed in sequence, as they occurred, the reported break-ins involved a white Toyota parked at Harrison and Washington St., a Toyota at the same location, a black Honda Civic on the 700 block of Harrison, a red Toyota Corolla on the 400 block of Harrison, a 2015 red Kia Optima at Harrison and Ogden Ave., a 2014 Hyundai Sonata on the 400 block of Harrison, a 2012 silver Toyota Camry, also on the 400 block of Harrison, a 2008 Toyota Matrix at Harrison and Ogden and a Nissan Sentra at Harrison and Washington. – Ron Leir

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he FBI is investigating a bank robbery in Belleville that happened Saturday, April 2, according to the Belleville Police Department. The BPD said that it responded to a report of a robbery at Valley National Bank on Bloomfield Ave., at 12:09 p.m., and that, upon arrival, learned that the robbers had fled the scene. Police said two suspects entered the bank and one slid a note to a teller asking her to give him $15,000 to $20,000. After the teller replied that she had only $1,000, the bandit nodded his head, took the money and fled, police said. The two suspects were last seen running east on Bloom-

field Ave., police said. One suspect, who gave the note to the teller, was described as white, with a white mustache, tall, slim build, wearing a white Nets jersey with No. 32 on the back and black baseball cap. The other was listed as black, tall, slim build, wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and a white scarf covering his head. ••• Among other recent incidents logged by the BPD, were these reports: April 3 A motor vehicle infraction led to more difficulties for one driver when officers said they observed a motor vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed on Cortlandt

St., at 9:45 p.m. Police said the officers pulled over the driver, John Baptista, 34, of Lyndhurst, on the Belleville Turnpike in North Arlington for a motor vehicle check and learned that he was wanted on an active warrant from Newark for $750. Inside the vehicle, police said officers found small rubber bands on the floor and a hypodermic needle in the center console. Baptista was arrested on the warrant and was also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and was issued summonses charging him with driving while suspended, careless driving and obstruction of view. He was ordered held at the Essex County Jail.

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The Evening Membership Department of the Woman’s Club of Arlington meets Wednesday, April 13, at 7 p.m., at the Benstead Center, 60 Columbia Ave. The speaker will be from the NJ Sharing Network. The upcoming Passaic River and town cleanup of April 23 will also be discussed. New members are always welcome. The Kearny Girls Softball Booster Club sponsors a Strikeout Cancer Festival on Saturday, April 16. Teams from KHS and Belleville High School will participate in games at the Gunnel Oval. Freshmen play at 8 a.m., JV at 10 a.m. and varsity at noon. Refreshments and T-shirts will be sold. The Kearny Lions Club seeks new members. Help support the blind, visually impaired and those less fortunate in the community. The next meeting is April 19, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Pathways to Independence, 60 Kingsland Ave. A buffet dinner will be served. R.S.V.P. to club President Charles Landesman at 201-991-5343. The Kearny Public Library, 318 Kearny Ave., offers these upcoming events: • A screening of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (PG-13) is featured Saturday, April 23, at 10:30 a.m., in the lower level of the Main Library. Light refreshments will be served.

• A free weekly yoga class for adults will be conducted by a local certified yoga teacher on Tuesdays at 4 p.m., from April 12 to May 3, in the lower level of the Main Library. Space is limited. For more information, call the library at 201-998-2666 or stop by to reserve a spot. Students should bring their own mats. • Join Touch the Music owner/instructor Claudia Lemmerz on Saturday, April 16, at 11 a.m., for an interactive presentation of the classic story “Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin,” by Lloyd Moss as children ages 3 to 11 explore the world of musical instruments. After presenting a story, Lemmerz introduces instruments from the story: violin, cello, trumpet, trombone, French horn, flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon and harp and then invites the children to try playing some of them. Seating is limited and will be first-come, first-served. • The library hosts a cake-decorating workshop for children in grades 3 to 5. This will be a four-week session with classes meeting on Fridays, through April 29, at 4 p.m., in the newly renovated lower-level kitchen at the Main Library. Instructor Martina Nevado will teach children the fundamentals of cake preparation, including the process of filling and layering a cake, basic piping techniques and decorations. Classes are 90 minutes. There

is no charge but seating is limited to 15. Call the library to reserve a spot or for more information. For more information on library programs, call 201-998-2666 or visit www.kearnylibrary.org.

financial hardships. For more information, call 201-8969300. Mary Lou Mullins resumes her Atlantic City trips —to Resorts — Sunday, April 24. Refreshments will be available on the bus both ways. Resorts Lyndhurst will raffle off a brand-new LinLyndhurst’s first-ever Spring coln. Reserve a seat by calling Street Fair takes place SatMullins at 201-933-2186. urday, May 14, from 10 a.m. Lyndhurst Day Camp will to 5 p.m., with a rain date of run from Tuesday, July 5, Sunday, May 16. Vendors, through Friday, Aug. 12. Camp rides and amusements will be is open to children of Lyndset up on Delafield and Court hurst residents in grades K Aves. There will also be live through 8 and non-residents’ music and a DJ. children attending Sacred The Lyndhurst Health Heart School, Lyndhurst. Department sponsors a free Note: a child must be entering skin-cancer screening by kindergarten this September Clifton dermatologist Suzanne and reach age 5 before July 5. Dundon on Monday, May 2, Activity booklets will be availbeginning at 9:30 a.m. The able at the Parks Department exam is available to all LyndFriday, April 22. Day camp hurst residents 18 and oldregistration will start Monday, er. Call 201-804-2500 to make April 25. For more informaan appointment. tion, visit www.lyndhurstnj. Lyndhurst VFW Post 3549, org. 527 Valley Brook Ave., hosts The Lyndhurst Health karaoke on Friday, April 15, at Department announces these 7:30 p.m. For more informaprograms: tion, call the post at 201-939• The department, in part3080. nership with Clara Maass The Humane Society of Medical Center, holds its biBergen County, 221-223 Stuyve- annual Women’s Health Clinic sant Ave., will hold elections on Wednesday, April 13, at at its annual meeting on April 9:30 a.m. This event includes 13 at 7 p.m. All members and education on breast selfprospective members are examinations, PAP tests and a welcome. Refreshments will pelvic exam performed by Dr. be served. The HSBC will Consetta Cheatam of Rutherprovide canned and dry dog ford. The clinic is open to all food for owners who are unLyndhurst women ages 18 and employed or struggling with older. Call 201-804-2500 for an

appointment. • The department hosts a New Jersey Diabetes Education Associates breakfast seminar on Friday, April 15, at 10 a.m., at the Carucci Building, 281 Stuyvesant Ave. Dee N. Tran, president of the NJDEA, will discuss “Diabetes Awareness and Know Your Risks.” Call 201-804-2500 to register.

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The Nutley Public Library, 93 Booth Drive, announces the following programs. Registration is required where noted. To register, call 973-667-0405. • Patrons are invited to play Bridge at the library every Tuesday at 1 p.m. • Wednesday Afternoon Knitters meet weekly at 1 p.m. All levels of knitters are welcome. Participants should bring supplies. • Check out an exhibit of new works by members of The Women Artists of Nutley in the library gallery and display cases during April as part of the observance of Women’s History Month. Oil, acrylic and watercolor paintings, along with photography, pastels and drawings, will be featured. Call the library for more information on this exhibit and other programs. The complete schedule of programs is available at the library and on the library website at www. nutleypubliclibrary.org.

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found a locked suitcase filled with sex toys and underwear for little girls when they executed a search warrant at his Kearny home. Tejada-Diaz was arrested March 3 and charged with possession of 100 or more files of child pornography and distribution of 25 or more files. His bail was set at $100,000. The 17-year-old, described only as a Hudson County high-school student, allegedly had 122 files of suspected child pornography in a shared folder on his computer. He reportedly sold child porn to people he met online in exchange for Amazon gift cards. The juvenile was arrested March 15 and was subsequently released with an ankle monitor, authorities said. He is charged with selling child pornography, possession of 100 or more files of child porn, and distribution of 25 or more files. Authorities explained that the distribution charges can include simply having that number of files in a shared folder on the defendants’ computers, available for other users to download. The other 14 defendants, arrested between Feb. 10 and March 31, range in age from 22 to 72 and reside in seven N.J. counties: Union, Gloucester, Sussex, Burlington, Middlesex, Monmouth and Mercer. Authorities said the arrestees included a 36-year-old 5th grade teacher at a school in Vineland who not only allegedly had child porn on

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charged with second-degree distribution of child pornography, which carries a sentence of five to 10 years in state prison, and third-degree possession of child porn, which carries a sentence of three to five years. The charges will be presented to a state grand jury for potential indictment. Authorities said the investigation is ongoing and the defendants may face additional charges upon indictment. During Operation Safeguard, Homeland Security special agents and detectives from the Division of Criminal Justice

and State Police monitored several online file-sharing networks that are popular with offenders who download and trade child pornography. Using advanced technology, the investigators searched for telltale digital “fingerprints” of known child pornography, as well as search terms used by those who download and share child porn. Through these and other methods, authorities said, they identified New Jersey residents who were downloading child pornography and making child porn available to others in “shared folders” on their

computers. Elie Honig, director of the Division of Criminal Justice, commented: “By sharing and recirculating videos of child pornography, these offenders perpetually re-victimize the innocent children who are sexually assaulted to produce them.” With efforts such as Operation Safeguard, he noted, “we’re putting child pornography users on notice that we have infiltrated their file-sharing networks and chat rooms, and we will trace these crimes right to their doors.” – Karen Zautyk

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Belleville tries to contend in tough SEC division Joe Sorce knows that it won’t be easy for his Belleville High School baseball team to contend for a league championship this season. Just look at the schedule the Buccaneers were slated to face this week. Monday, it was Seton Hall Prep. Then, it was Livingston, followed by Montclair, Bloomfield and West Orange. Yes, all in a span of a week. Talk about your cruel and unusual punishment. The Buccaneers are being thrown to the wolves and the sharks while being tortured and waterboarded — all at the same time. You catch the drift. It’s not exactly a favorable schedule for the Bucs. “It is what it is,” Sorce said. “We play in a tough league. Every game is tough.” And frankly, Sorce wouldn’t have it any other way. He wants his teams to compete in the toughest division of the Super Essex Conference, namely the American Division. Sorce is not afraid to take on the elite teams like Seton Hall and Millburn. He’s not looking for a pity party. “I thought last year was a great year,” said

Sorce, who guided the Bucs to a 13-14 record while playing in the SEC’s American Division. “I was very pleased with what we did. We jumped up two divisions, which wasn’t easy.” This season marks the second year in the American Division, which was based on the Bucs’ brilliant 23-win season in 2013, a campaign that saw the Bucs advance to the Greater Newark Tournament semifinals and the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 1, Group IV title game. “We beat Montclair late in the season and we beat Kearny in the state tournament,” Sorce said, highlighting the Bucs’ win over Seton Hall-bound Kearny ace Corey Sawyer in the states. “ The Buccaneers have a bunch of key players returning from last year’s 13-win team, including his senior captains, the Walicky twins, catcher Dylan and third baseman Dustin, who have been four-year starters for the Bucs. Dylan is off to a roaring start, collecting nine see VIEW page

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It was a Hall of a night for those who gained induction into the Kearny High School Athletic Hall of Fame dinner at the Fiesta in Wood-Ridge last Friday night.

By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer

Kearny Athletic Hall of Fame. “It’s a weird feeling,” said Michael, who earned his place with the rest of his family ichael Millar had attended several Kearny Friday night at the latest Hall of Fame banquet at the Fiesta High School Athletic in Wood-Ridge. “It’s such an Hall of Fame dinners before. After all, Millar recalls when unbelievable achievement at such a young age.” they honored his grandfather, Like most of the honorees George, who was a fine baseFriday, Millar, who just turned ball player during his days 30, is relatively young to be a at Kearny. He was also there Hall of Famer. when they honored his uncle “I’ve seen so many people Scott and then his father John, who are older getting in,” said the legendary soccer coach and Millar, who was an All-Amercurrent athletic director. ican soccer player at Kearny But there were also Hall of and still holds the record for Fame inductions for his older goals in a single season with brother, Scott, and older sister 34 set in 2004. “I read so many Meghan. Scott Millar was a fine others’ bios and we have had soccer player at Kearny, while some amazing athletes to come Meghan was a cross country out of Kearny. We have some standout. well deserved honorees in this But Michael never imagined group. I’m still amazed by this, there would be a day where he because I just turned 30 two would join the rest of the Milweeks ago.” lar family as members of the

Millar (Class of 2004) broke the long-standing record for goals in a single season that was set ironically by someone known more for his goaltending exploits, namely U.S. National Hall of Famer Tony Meola. “Most people don’t realize that I broke Tony’s record,” Millar said. “But that was 12 years ago already. I still make sure that no one has broken my record yet. Obviously, that was a great achievement, but this is as well. A lot of people in this Hall of Fame are people I watched and looked up to as they played for my Dad. I still admire John Harkes. I still think Sergio Ulloa is one of the best players I remember. I never really reflected on what I was able to do before now. It’s almost a surreal feeling. I see HALL OF FAME next page

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would have traded in my AllAmerica plaque for one more state championship.” Millar, who played for another Kearny Hall of Famer in Rob McCourt at Monmouth University, holds the single season scoring record for boys. Stefanee Pace, twice an All-American (2006 and 2007) and the all-time leading goals’ scorer among girls’ soccer players, also gained entrance to the Hall of Fame. Pace (Class of 2008) graduat-

ed from Kearny with exactly 100 goals and 95 assists. At 26 years old, Pace, now Stefanee Kivlehan after marrying pro baseball player Patrick Kivlehan a few months ago, was one of the youngest honorees. Kivlehan’s Kearny teammate Jenn Pettigrew was in fact the youngest at 25. Pettigrew is a 2009 graduate of Kearny. Allyson Dyl, a former Observer Female Athlete of the Year honoree, was also among the youngest Hall of Famers. Dyl graduated from

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Current Kearny High School athletic director and Hall of Famer John Millar (l.) welcomes the newest member to the Hall of Fame, namely his son Michael at the Hall of Fame induction dinner Friday night.

her players never knew how good a player she was. Kivlehan went on to have a fine career at Rutgers University. “Those girls only heard good things about me playing,” Kivlehan said. “Maybe this will help to give me more credibility. It was a really great night. My whole family was there.” Dan Manley (Class of 2004) is another young honoree. The 29-year-old Manley, who graduated high school with Millar, was a standout wrestler, finishing eighth in the state as a heavyweight, posting a 34-5 record his senior season. “It was a great event with a great turnout,” Manley said. “It was great to see everyone come back. It’s such a great honor, especially for a wrestler. I read all the names and they were someone who I wanted to be like. It’s a great feeling to know that I am a Hall of Famer. Ever since I started with (Kearny Recreation) wrestling, I’d see all the names up on the wall and I’d look for the wrestling names. To know my name will go up on the wall now is very fulfilling. It’s great to see all these people who give back to the community get honored. To get in as quickly as I did is amazing. It’s something I feel very proud of.” Manley will marry longtime fiancée Melissa Miranda in November. He currently

works in law enforcement in Essex County. Martyna Ruminska (Class of 2007) was honored for achievements in basketball. Jennifer Smith-Hart (Class of 2002) was awarded for her achievements in softball. Gabriella Dondero (class of 2003) earned her place in the Hall for her achievements in soccer. Needless to say, this was a young person’s contingency at the Hall of Fame induction. “It’s an unbelievable feeling how one family could get so many people in the Hall of Fame,” Michael Millar said. “I’m proud to share this with my family.” Both his biological family and his Kearny High brethren. Others feted included Ernie Bowman (Class of 1944), Robert Wasilick (Class of 1957), Chris Johnston (Class of 1966), Ron Henry (Class of 1967), Mel Griffin (Class of 1970), Michael Coppola (Class of 1985), Michael Martone (1994) and Scott Fuchs (Coach). Easily the most recognized and honored group (in terms of All-State honorees and All-American selections) that the Hall of Fame has ever produced. Congrats to the inductees and to the organizers for putting together such a fine crop.

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Sorce said of Luna. Juniors Mark Cruz and Anhits in the Bucs’ first three thony Roman and sophomore games, of which they’ve won Danny Pinedo are other hurlone. They lost to state power ers that Sorce will be countMillburn and neighboring ing on this season. rival Nutley while defeating “We need to see who is goCaldwell, 7-6, in eight innings. ing to be the one who is going Sorce knows that his team to step up,” Sorce said. “We has to play better than they have a long season ahead.” did against Nutley, walking Dylan Walicky is a mainstay eight batters and committing behind the plate. seven errors. “He’s also a very good “It wasn’t a good game,” defensive catcher,” Sorce said Sorce said of the 10-3 setback of Dylan, who wants to study to the Maroon Raiders. “It athletic training in college. was an odd game with all the “We have to see where he walks and errors.” ends up.” The Buccaneers welcome The first base duties are beback two pitchers from a year ing shared by Villar, Roman, ago in junior right-hander Cruz and promising freshman Brayan Villar and senior lefty Chris Amparo. Adrian Alarcon. “Amparo also plays the out“Villar and Alarcon have to field,” Sorce said. “We might step up for us on the mound,” not be able to keep him out of Sorce said. “Alarcon won the lineup.” three games for us last year Senior Andrew Perez, and has gotten better.” who did not play last year, Junior left-hander Alex has returned to be the Bucs’ Luna has been a nice surprise second baseman. Cruz plays so far this season. short and Dustin Walicky is “He’s done a nice job,” at third. VIEW from

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From l., Dustin Walicky, head coach Joe Sorce and Dylan Walicky will lead the Belleville High School baseball team this season.

“The two brothers are very similar at the plate,” Sorce said. Alarcon is a go-and-get-it type of outfielder in centerfield. “He’s pretty good out there,” Sorce said. Junior Sammy Abreu is the left fielder, with Brandon Basantes in right field. Bas-

antes is the younger brother of former Buc standout Steve Basantes. Pinedo is also a catcher and will get a chance to get at-bats as a designated hitter as well. Sophomores Justin Klus and Dominick Borowski are also in the mix. Klus will go back and forth between the

junior varsity and the varsity depending on pitching needs. Borowski is a middle infielder who can play anywhere. “We can even use him in the outfield if we need to,” Sorce said of Borowski. On paper, it looks as if Sorce has a very young team. “I think we have a really good mix,” Sorce said. “We only have five seniors, but all five seniors play all the time. We also have good juniors and a sophomore class that plays. It’s good that we have that kind of balance.” But there’s no question that the Buccaneers have a huge challenge this season. “We need to rely on our seniors,” Sorce said. “We need to tighten up our defense. We’re still inconsistent defensively and that can’t happen. But I like this team. I think we’re going to be fine.” As long as the seniors will lead the Buccaneers, then Belleville will be just fine. Again, Sorce wouldn’t want it any other way.

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NA’s Castro returns home, pays huge dividends By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer

fter spending the first two years of his high school career at North

Arlington High School, Christian Castro thought that he needed a change. “I thought that a different change, a different place of scenery might help me,” Cas-

tro said. “I thought a change would fit me.” So Castro transferred to St. Mary’s of Rutherford to begin his junior year. However, Castro wasn’t too happy with the move.

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North Arlington senior second baseman Christian Castro.

“I missed all my friends,” Castro said. “I wasn’t used to the environment there. I wanted to come back.” So Castro sat down with his parents and discussed the possibility of transferring back to North Arlington. “At first, it was kind of hard, but once I explained myself, they were willing to do anything that would make me happy. It just wasn’t a great fit for me.” After just six months at St. Mary’s, Castro returned to North Arlington. However, there was a price to pay. Because of the NJSIAA transfer rules, Castro had to sit out the first 30 days of last baseball season. “That was extremely tough,” Castro said about sitting out. “It was hard for me to see my team not doing well and I couldn’t do anything about it. Sitting out really hurt me.” When Castro returned last May, he came back with a vengeance, hitting .560 over the last 13 games of the season with a homer and 11 RBI. “I knew that I had to make some contributions to my

team,” Castro said. “He came back and we put him right back into the lineup,” North Arlington head baseball coach Paul Marcantuono said. “There were no hard feelings. We were glad to have him back.” As Castro prepared for his final high school campaign this year, he did everything he could to get recognized by colleges. “I knew my grades weren’t great, but I wanted to play college baseball,” Castro said. So to his credit, Castro developed his own highlight tape and sent it to as many junior colleges that he could find, hoping one might give him a shot to play. “I got some e-mails back, but no one was saying much,” Castro said. “I knew that if I went JUCO (junior college), I could play there, get my grades up and transfer to a good four-year school. So I looked up some of the best JUCOs and stated emailing my highlight tape.” One of the schools that continued next page

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was a good baseball player in his native Cuba and still works out with his grandson. Armando Castro Jr. played high school baseball at Harrison High School (Class of 1993) and is a driving force to Christian’s success. “My Dad has been a tremendous influence on me,” Christian Castro said. “He pushes me to be the best I can be. He’s a great contributor to my baseball life and to everything else in my life. He films every at-bat and we later watch it together, to see if I’m doing

anything wrong and see if we can fix it. He’s been there for me every step of the way.” Now, it is a happy story. Castro is healthy and swinging a hot bat. The Vikings are a better team and Castro is headed to a good school. “He’s been with us for four years,” Marcantuono said. “We all knew his talent. We knew he could be a top hitter for us. I knew he was not going to miss his senior year, not after all he’s been through.” “Having friends and teammates like Joel Silva and Brian

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Costello help me, because we all push each other every day,” Castro said. “My friends had confidence in me. That’s why I had to come back.” Castro has some high aspirations for this season. “My goal was to hit .600,” Castro said. “It’s a broad goal, but I have faith in myself. I know I can do that and I’m going to try my best to get to that number.” After all he’s endured, who would dare to doubt Christian Castro?

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showed a ton of interest was Tompkins Cortland Community College, located in Dryden, N.Y. “I never heard of the school,” Castro said. “I didn’t even know it existed.” Ryan Stevens, a native of Dryden who is in his second season as the head coach at Tompkins Cortland, is a former professional coach (Texarkana Gunslingers of the Continental Baseball League) who was also a scout for the Washington Nationals. Stevens liked what he saw in Castro’s tape and offered him a scholarship. “I went to visit the school and fell in love with it,” Castro said. “The coaching staff is excellent. I knew Coach Stevens was a good coach, a professional coach. It was a really good fit. He told me that I could definitely play there.” So everything was finally in place for Castro. He was back at North Arlington, where he felt he always belonged and had his college plans firmly in place. Castro was all set to have a sensational senior year for the Vikings. But then disaster struck — or so it seemed. In a recent game against Paterson Charter, Castro was attempting to score when the throw home nailed the sliding Castro square on his hand. “I didn’t want to look at it, because I thought it was bad,” Castro said. “I thought his season was over,” Marcantuono said. “I felt so bad for the kid. He hurt his knee freshman season and missed half the year. He had to sit out half of last year because of the transfer and now this. His hand looked like a balloon. I was thinking bad news.” The North Arlington trainer

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— and we’ve always written a check to support it. But now, we’ll still write the check, but we’ll be there to help — boots on the ground.” So if you’re interested in going to the food truck festival — and let’s face it, you should be because this is going to be a great day, all for a great cause — log on to kearnypba. com/foodtrucks to buy tickets, which are only $5 per person. You can also increase your donation to include more than sponsors. “Anything in excess will go just the ticket price. Fabula says it’s important to support other things we do, for the public to buy tickets like sports sponsorships, our in advance so the PBA can scholarship — things we’ve let the truck operators know done for years,” Fabula said. precisely how many people The food truck festival, are attending. This will allow itself, promises to be a great the operators to know just day for anyone who attends. how much food they’ll need to The PBA has contracted with bring with them for the event. a well-known DJ for enterSo be sure not to wait to order tainment the first hour of the tickets. event. After that, three local Now if you can’t make the bands will each play two-hour event, but still want to donate, sets. you can do that, too, on the In addition to the live website. entertainment, there will be You can continue to follow things for the kids to do, too, the process leading to the May including a rock-climbing 21 event by following the PBA wall, bounce houses — things on social media. one might expect to find at a On Facebook, it’s www.Facommunity picnic. cebook.com/KearnyPBA. On As for the food trucks Twitter, it’s www.Twitter.com/ themselves, there are already KearnyPBA. On Instagram, it’s 10 that have committed to www.Instagram.com/Kearnbe at the event, including: yPBA. Cupcake Carnival, KonaIce, Fabula says all of the PBA’s Taqueria Auténtica, No Pao, social media accounts will inThe French Quarter, Pizza clude updates about additional Vita, 1 potato two, Eat My food trucks added, the names Balls NJ, Fed by Ed and the of the bands [eventually] that wildly popular local Stella’s will perform and more. So Empanadas. Fabula says if tickets continue to sell quick- be sure to follow each of the three accounts now. ly, two more trucks could Several local businesses be added by the time May 21 have already sponsored the rolls around. event and Fabula would like Fabula noted that Mayor to thank them: The Bixler Alberto G. Santos and the Group, Bone Appetit, Mid-ReKearny Town Council have alty and the Rosa Agency. In been extremely supportive of the meantime, if you’re a local the event thus far, as has the business owner, and would town’s DPW, Health Departlike to sponsor the event — ment and the Kearny Fire your business will be noted Department. prominently at the event and on the PBA’s website — you A new direction for the PBA should log on to www.KearnPBA Local 21 has always yPBA.com/foodtrucks to find been extremely active and out how to do so. generous over the years. But “The tour is a special under Fabula’s leadership, the time for us to remember the PBA’s new executive board officers who died,” Fabula is hoping be more visible in said. “We also hope to bring the community. That’s why awareness to how the bond the success of the food truck of brotherhood affects all of festival is so critical. us. Bringing our community “We’ve always been actogether like this will allow tive, but we want to be out us to bring that awareness to there more,” Fabula said. “For the people of Kearny.” example, Canstruction has All while everyone has a been successful over the years great time with great food.

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the Marist Brothers to enter the seminary, with the hopes of becoming a diocesan priest. In 1987, that dream became a reality when he was ordained a priest in the Archdiocese of Newark by then Archbishop Theodore E. McCarrick, now a retired cardinal and archbishop emeritus of the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. Now, 29 years later, Fadrowski, whose first and only parish assignment as priest was at Queen of Peace — aside from many prominent positions in the archdiocesan chancery — is preparing to retire May 1. Yet, while he will no longer be responsible for administrating a parish — perhaps one of the most daunting “jobs” one could ever hold — Fadrowski will not say goodbye to being a priest fully. In fact, you may just find he’ll be just as busy in retirement, only without the added pressures of being a pastor. “I’ll be moving to Morris County and I’ll be a weekend assistant at a parish there,” said Fadrowski, the pastor at QP for the last 17 years. “While I won’t have the pressure of being a pastor anymore, I do still plan to be active in several ways.” And indeed he will be. On top of his new weekend ministry in Morris County [in the diocese of Paterson], Fadrowski says he plans to work with the prestigious Order of Malta and its program to build homes and infrastructure in Guatemala. He’s already worked closely with the order — and has been to Guatemala at least twice a year for the last five years. But he says he wants to continue the great work being done in the impoverished Central American nation. “They’ve already built over a thousand homes in rural villages, two schools, a medical clinic and so much more,” Fadrowski said. “The youngsters of Queen of Peace High School have been part of this important ministry as well. Continuing to work with the program will allow my priestly ministry to continue without the added pressures of being a pastor. It’s been life-changing.”

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A true parish priest There are priests — and there are true parish priests — men who live and breathe every single facet of their ministry. Fadrowski, who for three terms as pastor — and three years as a parochial vicar — loves so much of what that ministry entails.

He says he’ll miss so much of that — and the generations of families to whom he ministered. “It was such a privilege to have been able to baptize so many young people who I got to see grow in their faith and in their love for Christ,” he said. “I’ll miss that. I’ll miss the young couples in pre-Cana [ministry to engaged couples seeking a church marriage], R.C.I.A., welcoming new people to the Church.” Fadrowski also says he’ll miss a vitally important part of his ministry – something that might surprise most folks — celebrating funerals. “That is a time to bring the compassion of Christ to those grieving,” Fadrowski said. “Death is an ultimate reality. Many don’t know how to deal with death. For me, it’s a time to bring hope to people in a very difficult situation.” The monsignor says his affinity for funerals came to him because of a tragedy of his own. When he was just 13, his own mother died. “So I have a special affinity for young people who are grieving, because I experienced it in my life at a very young age,” he said. “Whether a person is 18 or 98, grieving is real and to bring to the grieving that great vision, the promise of eternal life, is paramount.” His legacy will live on Fadrowski says he was taken aback when he learned

recently that a scholarship fund has been established, in his name, by the high school’s board of overseers. The goal is to raise $500,000 over the next three years so that many more young men and women — especially those who want one but can’t afford it — get a Catholic education. “I was very humbled, yes,” Fadrowski said. “The idea is to pay for part of the cost for a Catholic education for those for whom it would normally be out of reach. No

matter what the reason is for a struggle, we never want anyone who wants a Catholic education not to be able to get one because of finances. “These days are so unusual, but I am so grateful this has all been done in my name.” ‘Wonderful people’ In all, Fadrowski will miss quite a bit of his pastorate at QP, but it’s the people he’ll likely miss the most, he says. “This whole area, South Bergen and West Hudson counties, is just a great location with so many people

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and assurance from Western Governors University. He held a certificate as education specialist in computer education from Nova Southeastern University. Brian held a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and Asian studies from the University of Maryland, University College. He held a master’s degree in education from Troy University and held both a master’s and bachelors degree in computer science from New Jersey Institute of Technology. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to the NJIT Scholarship Endowment Fund, 326 Eberhardt Hall, Newark, N.J. 07102. Find a donation form at njit-connect. njit.edu/foundation-donationform.

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HARRISON HARRISON 1st. fl. 3 BR, 1 Bath, LR, DR, EIK. Includes Finished Basement w/2nd Bathroom. Backyard, 1 car Parking. W/D on premises. $2,100/month + 1 1/2 months security. utilities separate. No pets. (908) 477-7444. HARRISON 1 bedroom apt. 211 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. Central HT/AC. 1 month security. $825/ month. Avail May. 1st. 201-341-9765. HARRISON 1 BR, LR, DR, Large Kitchen & Bath. Close to PATH. Avl. immediately (862) 2152855

KEARNY Elm St. 5 rooms, H/W floors, No pets. No Smoking. 1 month security. laundry in basement. Avl. June 1st. (201) 991-5206 KEARNY 2nd fl. 2 BR apt. $1,300/month. 1 month’s security. Utilities separate. (201) 741-2857 KEARNY Studio, $680/ month. 1 1/2 month security. All utilities included. Avl. Now. (551) 580-6450. KEARNY 2 BR, LR, DR, 1 Full Bath & Kitchen. $1,300/month. 1 1/2 months security. No pets. (201) 855-2761. KEARNY Newly renovated, hardwood floors. Laundry onsite. HT/HW included. 2 BR start at $1,050. 1 BR start at $825. Jr. 1 BR start at $900. (201) 289-7096

HARRISON 2 BR, LR, Kitchen. 1 month securi- KEARNY 1 & 2 BR’s . ty. No pets. No smoking. HT/HW included. From $950-$1,200/month. (973) 789-7321 See super 6 woodland Ave. Apt. 1, or call after 5pm 917-858- 8246 for HARRISON One room appointment. studio, Heat H/W incl. parking/laundry in bldg. KEARNY 1st fl. 5 mod1st fl. avail immed. Proof ern rooms, w/refrigeraof employment, pay tor. Clean & quiet. Near stubs, credit score, no transportation. Addipets.$ 800.00/month. tional finished rooms in 1 1/2 months security. basement that can be Call 973 808-1556 after rented with apt. Avl. May 4 p.m. 1st. (201) 600- 5180. HARRISON 3 BR, 2 bath, Kitchenette, LR, DR, H/W Floors, Stainless steel Appliances. $1,550/month. 1 month security. Avl. May 1st. (973) 441-4055.

KEARNY 1st fl. 2 BR’s, W/D hook-up. Close to transportation. Newly Renovated. No pets. $1,400/month. 1 month security. Avl. May 1st. (201) 998-6325.

KEARNY 5 airy rooms, 2nd fl. 2 BR’s, $1,250/ month + utilities. 1 year lease. 1 1/2 months security. (973) 838-1662 KEARNY 1 & 2 BR’s . HT/HW included. From $950-$1,200/month. See super 6 woodland Ave. Apt. 1, or call after 5pm 917-858- 8246 for appointment.

Kearny Elm Court Kearny’s Best kept secret 732 Elm St. 1 BR fr $850. NYC Commuter Bldg Call Alan 201-955-4334 or PJ 973-992-1555 ext. 1 Affiliated Mgmt KEARNY 2 BR, LR, kitchen, bathroom. $1,300/ month + utilities. 1 month security. No pets. Avl. May 1st. (973) 2046711 KEARNY 1 BR apt. in Arlington Section. LR, Kit., HT/HW included. 1 1/2 months security. No dogs. $1,000/month. Leave Message. (201) 998-1095. KEARNY 3rd fl. 2 BR, 1 bath. $1,200/month. 1 month security. Avl. Immediately. Call Carmen 201-622-8315

KEARNY New 2nd fl. 3 BR apt. 1 Bath, Modern EIK w/ceramic tile floor, Dishwasher & W/D hookup. DR/LR combo with French doors opening to balcony & decorative non working Fireplace. Beautiful crown molding, woodwork & H/W floors throughout apt. Use of yard. CA/HT. No pets. Supply own utilities. 1 month security deposit. Avl. Immed. Must see! Call (201)983-1623.

KEARNY Arlington Section. 2 family 2nd fl. 3 BR, 1 1/2 baths. LR/DR Combo. W/granite and Dishwasher. Renovated. $1,450/month. 1 1/2 Months security. separate utilities. Quiet area. No smoking. Avl. June 1st. (201) 563-4842 or (201) 998-5640.

KEARNY Modern 3 rooms, $980/month. HT & HW included. No pets. Avl. Now. (973) 960-3531 KEARNY 4 room apt. Fridge Inc. No Smoking. No pets. $900/month. 1 1/2 months security. Supply own utilities. (201) 991-4341.

LYNDHURST

N. ARLINGTON N.ARLINGTON Fully renovated, 2 BR, LR, DR, Kitchen, Bath. No pets. separate utilities. $1,350/month. 1 1/22 months security. Call Day (732) 734-1642 Evening (732) 388-1642

W. ORANGE W.ORANGE Studio apt., Comfortable room, $900/month. Everything included. 1 ½ months security. Parking in driveway. Walking distance to transportation. (973) 715-6904

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LYNDHURST 3rd fl. 1 BR, kitchen, LR, Bathroom. HARRISON Open House $1,000/month. 1 month Saturday 1-3pm. 601 security. Avl. Now. Davis Ave. #3 Gorgeous, (973) 343-1167 Totally Renovated 1 BR apt., 1st fl. Maintenace LYNDHURST 3 BR, Includes Heat. $160,000. LR, DR, Kitchen, 2 full (973) 294-2295. baths. No pets. separate utilities. 1 month secuHOUSE rity. Central A/C. laundry hook-up. Avl. May 1st. FOR RENT (201) 655-4663. BELLEVILLE 4 BR, 2 BATHS. Close to schools LYNDHURST 2nd fl. 2 and transportation. Avl. BR, HT & HW included. Immediately. 973-751Central Air. No W/D 6300. hook-up. No pets. No Smoking. Off Street ParkHOUSE ing. $1,500/month. Call FOR SALE (201) 939-5948.

E.NEWARK E.NEWARK 1st Fl. 1 BR, All utilities included except cooking gas. $1,250/month. 1.5 months security. Avl. April 15th. (973) 980-6335.

NEWARK NEWARK Ironbound Section 3133 Lentz Ave. Modern 2 BR, Kitchen, LR Combo. Full bath. $1,000/month. Utilities included. 1 month security. Parking & Laundry Available. $29.95 Applic. Fee. Contact Sam (201) 341-2620. Newark Newly renovated, 1 BR $875/mo. Vailsburg/ Near Seton Hall. HT/HW included. Safe/ Secure. Brick Historic Bldg. H/W Floors. Refrigerator, Ceiling Fans. 1 month security. Section 8 ok. No fees. No pets. Avl March 1st. 973-216-9470. www.aptrentalnj.com

N.ARLINGTON $245,000 2 Family, 1 BR each floor. 1 car garage. Full basement. Separate Utilities. Call owner (973) 2841056.

ROOM FOR RENT BELLEVILLE Nutley Border, 2 BR, 2 bathroom, Ranch. Finished basement, large backyard, garage parking. $237,000. No realtors. Karen (973) 747-7654. N.NEWARK Everything included. No Laundry. But Laundry in area. Kitchen Access. Near Transportation. Small pets. ok. $700/month + utilities. Avl. May 1st. Call/Text 973-873-1943 BELLEVILLE $460/ month plus $460/security. Fully furnished. Male preferred. Call after 5pm (973) 450- 9457 se habla Spanish.

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NEWARK Ironbound section, Established Full service beauty salon & spa. Diverse clientele. Located in Busy Mall. With a lot of Walk-ins. 2,000 sq. KEARNY Room for ft. Must see. For more rent. 1 month security. info. Call (973) 202-6555. Shared Kitchen. Female Preferred. Avl. May 1st. KEARNY Restaurant Excellent location . Ready to (551) 580-8183. work. With all equipment. Room for parties and for APARTMENT BBQ grill. For more inforWANTED mation (973) 600-4217 Kearny/ Harrison area Mature clean, quiet, no pets, non smoking, woman Seeking 1 BR Apt. or Spacious studio. Must be near transportation, $650/$750 Possible utilities included April/May Call 732-447-7028 _________ Mujer Busca 1 cuarto, o Estudio amplio. Debe estar cerca de transporte. $650/$750 732-447-7028

HALL FOR RENT

Party Hall For Rent • Affordable • A/C • Nice Setting 201-889-6677 201-572-1839 CAR FOR SALE

2013 Nissan Rogue, SUV, AWD, Excellent Condition. 19,000 miles. $14,000. Need a small apt,, studio (917) 362-0828 or room to rent in Kearny, Harrison, N.Arlington GARAGE or Newark. $650-$750. FOR RENT Please call (201) 6674649. Se habla espanol. KEARNY 2 1/2 car gaReferences Available. rage for storage. Located on Belgrove Dr. in Kearny. STORE Avl. #300/month. May 1st. For more info FOR RENT (862) 273-6541. KEARNY 528 Kearny Ave. Formerly Chinese Restaurant. Call 9-12pm. (201) 991-2879.

OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT KEARNY small office, center of town, ground level $650/month. Call for details. (201) 9972341.or (201) 538-1319.

GARAGE FOR RENT NUTLEY Commercial parking space available in Nutley (201) 390-1729

PERSONALS

Intelligent, Independent, attractive female, Blonde 5’8” seeks male 55-69, for friendship/relationship. Kearny area. Please N.ARLINGTON Prime call (201) 246- 1036. If no location on Ridge rd., answer please leave 2,500sq. ft. Can be used. message. Retail/office/medical space. On Ground floor. Single, White Catholic Off street parking call for Male, 52, tall, athletic, detail (201) 538-1319 or college grad. Seeking Single Christian Latina or (201) 997-2341 White Woman, 34-44, in good physical shape, for committed relationship KEARNY office/retail, leading to marriage. Am a center of town, ground homeowner in suburban level $650/month. Call for Montclair area. Send details. (201) 997-2341 or replies to: (201) 538-1319. jhudsons320@ yahoo. com

HARRISON furnished/ unfurnished office suites. All utilities included. 4 blocks to PATH from $690/month. (973) 2235502.

36 Year old male, looking for a kind hearted Loving, Honest Woman, ages 30-47 years old for a long term relationship. 845-709-7898

ITEMS FOR SALE Police pants and shirts, Boots and shoes, Real jukebox, Sony Movie Camera, Levi Jeans, J&M shoes, Dishes, Sandals, Hip-hop jeans, Ringer Tshirts, Fruit of the loom underwear, Big Men Trucker Jackets, Hats, Old Typewriter, Check writer, Binoculars and many, many more. (201) 9983817

8MM projector & screen. LP albums and 45’s, fishing rods & reels, rolex camera, Books, Tools. From 50’s-60’s. Email: cappelluti.gloria@us.sika. com

SERVICES OFFERED Errands, Task, Chores, Multi-Talented, energetic, reliable woman desires to lend a hand. Cleaning, driving, organizing, typing, paperwork, etc. Reasonable hourly rate. Good References. Call Elsie any day between 9am-9pm at (973) 743-2039.

Kearny home and office cleaners Call us today for free estimate. (973) 757-9886 Certified aide seeks Position to take care of the elderly at night. Excellent ref 973-763-1438 or 201-285-4091 EMPLOYMENT/ HELP WANTED Looking for someone who is able to lift tables, coolers etc for loading & unloading of our truck before & after markets. Must have Drivers Lic. MUST be Upbeat/Outgoing, very HARDWORKING, ON TIME, Outgoing, Energetic, Friendly & TRUSTWORTHY. Will be serving food to our customers at these events. Must be willing to drive our SUV/Van. SPRING/SUMMER ARE FULL-TIME!!MUST BE WILLING TO WORK WEEKENDS & NIGHTS!! (201) 955-3663.

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OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 4/16 from 10 to 4 Cambridge Security Services Corp. Holding interviews for Operations Managers for our Newark office. Salary is $30,000 to start and we offer company paid health insurance, paid training, paid vacation, sick & personal day, over time plus bonuses. Full & Part time positions available must be able to work nights and weekends the first year. Duties include managing, scheduling and dispatching officers and supervisors as needed. Looking for individuals with good communication skills, computer skills and the ability to multi-task. Apply in person Monday to Friday 9 to 4, For late night interviews forward resume to pgonzalez@cambridge securityservices.comCambridge Security Services Corp. 90 Mulberry St Newark NJ 07102 (973) 566-9400

Tow Truck Driver Needed Class B License required. Road Service Towing

25 years experience Twin Electric Quality Work. Good affordable prices. Senior discounts. Fully Insured. Bonded. Lic.#16158 (973) 715-4150 (201) 562-5985

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Doctors Ofﬁce excellent position FT/PT Bilingual receptionist some evenings and Saturdays required please call (201) 991-6769

$$ NOW HIRING! $$ Property Inspectors FT/PT in your area. Free training provided. msangelabove@ comcast.net. (732)766-4425

Part Time Secretary Monday-Friday 30/hrs per week. Experience Only. Bilingual a plus. Knowledge of QuickBooks, collections & phone presentation skills. Call (201) 998-0890 Mon-Fri. 9am-4pm.

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Email: ruby@ marbleonline.com CDL Driver Wanted Adult Medical Day Care (Belleville) Part Time/Full Time Driver for adult medical daycare in Essex county needed. A CDL with Class B and Endorsement P a MUST!!! Spanish speaking a plus. No nights or weekends. Competitive Salary. Call Monday thru Friday only between 10 AM and 5 PM. Call 973-751-6000 or Fax resume to 973-751-1190 Looking for a PT Washer/Folder, Wed to Fri, 2-10pm; Saturday & Sunday, 2-11pm. Preferred experience in Laundromat. Call (201) 939-5731. Ask for Penny.

Light Assembly & Order Picking in Warehouse. Company located near Mill St., Belleville. Starting wage $9.50/hr. Call (973) 482-8603

Beautician with license and experience wanted for hair salon. Call Bella (201) 997-2440.

Part-Time Ofﬁce Assistant needed for Home Based Business. Call 973.789.6408 Cleaning service looking to Hire FT/PT. W/Experience. Fluent in English. (862) 210-0681 or (973) 667-6739 Currently hiring Compounding Pharmacy Sales or prior Pharmaceautical Sales Experience with a Network of Doctors. Highly Competitive Commission. Please email your reume to PharmaceuticalReps@ lmfmarketing.com to set up an interview.

Property management Company is looking for an experienced administrative assistant. Candidate must be committed, and self motivated. Requirements: excellent communications skills, proﬁcient in Microsoft Word, and must have own vehicle. Salary $13-15/hr. For more info call our ofﬁce at (973) 491-9494, or email us at hestaliving@gmail.com

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Hair stylist needed for Very Busy KIDS HAIR Salon in VERONA. Exp. preferred Call Norma 973-239-3828 If you would like information on becoming a Successful Real Estate Agent or if you are a Realtor and looking to join one of the Leading, Professional, & Family Oriented ofﬁces , call Jarlynn Hyde for further details and conﬁdential interview. (201)991-5719.

CLEANING SERVICES Couple from Poland will clean houses, apartments, ofﬁces. References.

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Annes Cleaning Service Homes, ofﬁces, Move in-out cleaning. Gift Certiﬁcates Avail. Excellent references 973-667-6739 862-210-0681

Cleaning Services Homes, Apartments, ofﬁces, Move-in and Final Cleaning. Weekly and bi-weekly. References available. (973) 519-2730 (973) 986-0046 Cleaning Service 15 + years experience. Good References. Will clean Houses, Apts. & Ofﬁce, Weekly Bi-weekly or Monthly. Please Call (973) 522-0169

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES DO IT ALL Interior Exterior new & repairs. All types of carpentry. Reasonable rates, quality work, reliable, experienced. 13VH06620900 (201)991-3223

Painting, Plastering, Sheet rocking, Wall papering & Much More. Very neat & Clean. No money down. Fully insured Senior Discounts.

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HANDYMAN SERVICES Fernando Ferrer European Experience Ceramic Work, Carpentry, Painting (201) 428-4477

HANDYMAN Do all types of home repair at reasonable cost. Free Estimate Mike (862) 214-4992 HOME IMPROVEMENT

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FENIELLO CONTRACTING LLC. BASEMENT RENOVATIONS NO MORE WASTED SPACE. Baths, Kitchens, Deck, Painting. All types of Home Improvement. Quality work Fair prices Fully insured. Lic# 13vh03006100

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Ave., where a man was reportedly trying to kick down a door. Angel which then headed Perez, 31, of Kearny, was east on Oakwood, its arrested on a charge driver turned off the of making terroristic headlights, police said. threats. He was proHemphill found it cessed at headquarters parked at Oakwood and and taken to the county April 4 Elm St., asked the driver, jail. At 2 a.m., Officer Treyvon Blunt, 27, of ••• Michael Gontarczuk was Kearny, for his credenOfficers Tim Castle alerted that the registials and learned that and Richard Poplaski, on tered owner of a 2005 his driving privileges the 300 block of Maple Honda, travelling in the were suspended, police area of Schuyler and St. at 6:30 p.m., observed said. Blunt was charged William Conklin, 35, of with the license offense John Hay Aves., had a and disregarding a traffic suspended license and a Kearny, confirmed that $100 Jersey City warhe had warrants and signal. rant. He stopped the arrested him on same. car and arrested owner/ Police said these includApril 3 driver Amanda Benthall, ed two Newark motor Officer Dowie, in 23, of Jersey City, on vehicle warrants, $500 the area of 1200 Harthose charges. She later each; a $500 Kearny morison Ave. at 3 a.m., was posted bail. tor vehicle warrant, and alerted by his mobile a no-bail warrant, also data computer that the April 5 out of Kearny, for simple registered owner of a At 2:30 a.m., Sgt. Glenn assault. He was booked passing 2001 Ford had at HQ and taken to the a suspended license and Reed and Officers Darcounty jail. win Paulino and Mina a $500 traffic warrant Ekladious responded to from Elizabeth. Stop– Karen Zautyk ping the car, he found it the 400 block of Kearny KPD from

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and expand the width of shopping aisles. Outside, Seabra will be repaving and landscaping the existing parking lot and providing new lighting that, it says, will not intrude on nearby residences. The

operated by owner Troy Frye, 27, of Jersey City, whom he arrested pursuant to the warrant and the license offense. The Elizabeth PD was notified.

landscaping improvements will trim the number of spaces from 89 to 87. As an interim measure, during the construction, Seabra customers will be permitted to use the parking lot at the adjacent Hindu Community

Center. Meanwhile, one of the Seabra brothers is reportedly looking to open what officials described as a more upscale version of the supermarket in Harrison at the site of the now-vacated Advance Auto Parts on Bergen St.

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OBITS from Dee worked for General Electric during the war and later for Interstate Container Corp. in Harrison. Dee found great pleasure in reading and loved spending time with family. She was married to her beloved late husband, Arthur, for 52 years. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Ellen Watson (Denis), Neil Maher (JoEllen) and Wayne Maher (Peg); her grandchildren, Megan, Kerry, Kristi, Scott, Lisa and Jill; along with nine great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her sisters, Ann McCluskey and Doris McCune. You will always be in our hearts. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey.

Owen P. McKeever Owen P. McKeever passed away on April 7. He was 79. Born in Newark, he lived most of his life in Kearny, then Middletown, before moving to Tinton Falls four years ago. Visiting was Monday, April 11, at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. Mass is Tuesday, April 12, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Stephens Church, Kearny. Entombment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. To leave online condolences, visit www. armitagewiggins.com. Owen served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1956 to 1958. He was the vice president of Food Associates in Kearny for many years. He went on to found World Wide Sales. Owen and his beloved wife Carol lost their two sons, Robert and Owen, to cystic

Lincoln School lists second quarter honors Steven G. Way, principal of Roosevelt School in Kearny, has announced the following students have attained principal’s honors or honors for the second marking period of the 2015-2016 school year: Principal’s Honors – Grade 4 Michael Florczak, Francesca Gomez-Montegano, Miya Menscher, Gianluca Porto, Sara Santos, Maeve Weber. Grade 5 – Eliot Jablonski, Renata Bystrowski. Grade 6 – Noelia Almanzar, Elizabeth Boyle, Nima Fallah, Andrew Fernandez, Aidan Ferreira, Mikalah Franchino, Jonathan Muller, Matthew Muller, Lucas Patino, Ashley Selami, Jessica Soryaland and Andrea Toledo. Honors – Grade 4 Matthew Branco, Benjamin Cepin, Yadhira Serna Zevallos, Leonel Velaquez Concha, Gabriel Castillo, Sofia Disbrow, Jessica Harkes, David Lopes, Carolina Rodrigquez, Cath-

erine DiMase, Ashley Guevara Jurado, Charlotte Leadbeater, LeAnn Pinto, Sara Rego, Daniel Whitehead. Grade 5 – Alejandro Alvarado, Tianna Antunes, Michael Charney, Maria Quezada Correa, Maci Covello, Raquel Cunha, Emma Fernandes-Santinho, Kimberly Munayco, Ronnie Navas, Brielle Burton, Beatrice Crespo, Nico Duarte, Victoria Garcia, David Gavilanez, Joshua Irene, Nicholas Londono, Tatiana Nyland, Kathryn Raftery, Daniel Almanzar, Amando Choffo, Alexandria Colon, Pharell Gary, David Lignowski, Owen Logue, Jack Mara, Lee Mara, Mikalah Merizalde, Marisa Texeira. Grade 6 – Loriann DeSousa Rego, Keilany Espinal, Lariaa Franco, Cecelia Garcia, Selena Hanna, Francisco Hernandez, Adam Michaels, Nicholas Padron, Jonathan Reverendo, Rafael Romano, Ryan Thiele

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fibrosis. He dedicated his life to research, hoping to find a cure for this disease. Over the past 35 years, Owen, along with fiercely dedicated volunteers, organized The Robert & Owen McKeever Jr. Golf Tournament and raised more than $8 million to advance the battle

against CF. He was truly a selfless person who found beauty in family, friends and life. Owen is survived by his loving wife and best friend Carol A. (nee Dam) McKeever; his loving daughter Dawn Jordan; his brothers and their wives, Brian and Norma McKeever and John and Margaret

McKeever. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Carolyn, Jacolyn, Theresa, Victoria and Angela and great-grandchild Jiyae; along with his daughterin-law Katie. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 1719 Rt. 10, Suite 229, Parsippany, N.J. 07054.

2nd Annual Golf Outing

Fred Kuhrt Scholarship Fund When: Monday, June 27, 2016 • 11AM Shotgun Where: Hendricks Golf Course - 220 Franklin Ave., Belleville, NJ

$125 per person • $500 per group of 4 (Due on or before June 12, 2016)

Includes Coffee/Bagel/Danish before golving, food voucher 9th hole hut, beer/wine, & buffet (Thistle) at Irish American following golf.

PRIZES FOR:

Best Ball Scramble • Longest Drive Closest to Pin • Low Net • Door Prizes For additional information contact: Brian Doran (201) 428- 4250 Shannon Doran Murphy (SNUG) (201) 320-0265 Debbie Kuhrt (201) 852-0102

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