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By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent NORTH ARLINGTON – t’s going to take a miracle — and some strong long-term planning — to keep Queen of Peace High School open beyond this academic year. That’s because the school’s new president and the Pastor of Queen of Peace Parish, the Rev. Michael Donovan announced on May 26 that if the school is unable to raise $1 million by the end of June, it is probable the school will shut down. But the pastor who has only been on the job in North Arlington for a few weeks — he recently took over for long-time pastor the Rev. Msgr. William Fadrowski, who retired May 1 — remains positive the goal can be met. “Growing up, my father taught me the importance of being honest with people, especially in matters involving their children,” Donovan said to the May 26 crowd assembled at Queen of Peace Church. “In that vein, I have asked you all here tonight to discuss honestly where we stand as a school community and the challenges we face together. I promise to each and every one of you that we will be honest and forthright in the days and months ahead.” And honest and forthright he was. Moments later, he let the crowd know of the dire situation at hand. “As I said a few moments ago, we need to be honest with ourselves,” the pastor said.

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KPD arrests suspect in Friday morning shooting By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent

KEARNY – Just 27 hours after a woman was shot and wounded near the intersection of Wilson and Kearny Aves. on Friday, Kearny police arrested a suspect, identified as Rhudell

Cruz-Snelling, 25, of the 100 block of Kearny Ave. He has been remanded to the Hudson County Jail on $100,000 bail — full, no 10%. According to the KPD, a report of gunshots being fired at Kearny and Wilson came in shortly after midnight Friday, June 3. Responding units

found no one present at that location, but they did observe blood on the ground. A short while later, University Hospital in Newark contacted the KPD to report that a female victim with a gunshot wound to her hand was being treated there. She was subsequently released.

Police said that after she was shot, the 21-year-old Kearny woman had apparently phoned friends, who drove her to the hospital. Television news reports described the incident as a robbery and shooting, but police said that apparently was not the case. In a statement

released Friday afternoon, the KPD noted that “all indications are that this is not a random act or street-level crime, and that the involved parties may know one another.” The investigation, including the viewing of security videos see SHOOTING page

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curious as to how that worked. Brooks assured them it can get close to the shore to pick up debris and other garbage, even KEARNY – at the Great Falls National Park ultimedia coordinain Paterson, where the water is tor Chris Brooks “one or two feet deep.” kept a full auditoriThe Great Falls power station um of Kearny middle school is a hydroelectric-generating students interested for an station located on the Passaic hour with dumping laws, River in Paterson. fabulous clean-up vehicles Great Falls, at 77 feet, is and shots of key areas of inthe second-largest waterfall terest for the Passaic Valley east of the Mississippi River. Sewage Commission (PVSC). Brooks talked about the large He said the school was “near fi sh located in the falls that and dear to his heart,” rememare protected when the power bering many of the teachers station regulates its activity. there. During the heat of a Hydropower uses water as its longed-for sunny day, students fuel to power the turbines that asked about volunteering, create electricity. Areas that keeping fish alive and fines for fish inhabit are safe. polluting the river. “We shut the waterfall off The well-paced presentation three times per year to do a covered the many hats worn shut-down,” he said. This alby an employee of one of the lows PVSC staff to safely work country’s largest wastewaterPhotos by Celeste Regal in the falls. Water from Great management facilities whose PVSC Multimédia director Chris Brooks engages Roosevelt school students Falls is redirected through the outreach program includes last Thursday. TOP: PVSC’s Marine Trash Skimmer picking up debris in the power plant. Often, that also grade-specific information Passaic River in North Arlington. allows cleanup by volunteers in that is much more than its key the process. Outreach involves Dumping tires is another to the river or know that once, points suggest. It was a fun ride not only education but action. way the river is polluted. PVSC people regularly swam in the through what’s there, how it’s The PVSC promotes the employees take the tires, clean Passaic River. maintained and what the sturiver’s recreational use as well them and then recycle. Despite the relevance of dents can do to help out. as economic uses. Various caThe Lower Passaic River legislation, developing good Many of the examples shown noe and kayaking programs are is Coast Guard-navigable, stewardship is the focus of the encouraged students to be betavailable throughout the year meaning it’s 15 to 20 feet deep, PVSC outreach programs. The ter citizens and not litter. on the Passaic River through according to Brooks. The river biggest hit of the day, beside One of the main points the Passaic River Rowing AsBrooks brought up was the vast is 17 miles long with the deepest volunteer shoreline clean ups, sociation in Lyndhurst. part where bridges cross and was the various removal vesamount of empty water bottles “Kayaking is very popular on waters are traversed by various sels that scour the river and its strewn across Kearny streets the river,” he said. “Especially ships. tributaries. and parks. He said he could not among the ladies.” These 8.3 miles between The most active is a 50-foot understand why “bottles are all Brooks presented a large Newark Bay and the Belleville/ skimmer vessel that can be seen over the ground when a garamount of information coverNewark border are the site of along the river by anyone who bage can is a few feet away.” ing the many aspects of his the latest U.S. Environmental parks near the Passaic River’s He also talked about “refrigorganization. Students took it Agency Protection’s program waterfront. The Marine Trash erators, washers and dryers,” all in with encouraging attencleanup. In March, the EPA Skimmer makes daily rounds to dumped in the wooded areas, tion. Coupled with lessons issued a proposal to dredge 3.5 remove fl oatable materials such often unseen by residents. provided by Kearny school million cubic yards of sediment. as debris and driftwood. Students wanted to know the teachers throughout the year Brooks, though, made the The Hovercraft fl oats on air fine for such an act, but Brooks on recycling, Earth Day and the daily work of his organization generated by an interior fan. It made a point to emphasize like, a new generation is primed seem an exciting undertaking looks like a sea-going bumper green behavior and to not defor stewardship, indeed. to students who don’t often get car. Roosevelt students were face the landscape.

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HFD saves 2-year-old toddler’s life By Ron Leir Observer correspondent

FMBA (Fireman’s Mutual Benevolent Association), on June 3, at about 2:30 p.m., a HARRISON – woman appeared at Fire Headbaby is still alive thanks quarters, Seventh and Sussex Sts., cradling a 2-year-old child to the efforts of memin her arms. bers of the Harrison The woman told firefightFire Department. ers that the child had stopped As reported by Firefighter breathing and was apparently Steve Fostek, public informalifeless. tion officer for the Harrison

Fire Capt. Joe Nichirco, Fire Lt. Joe Faugno and Firefighter Ray Tremer assessed the baby’s condition and “gave breaths to the baby, using a bag valve mask with supplemental oxygen, while Capt. Nichirco called dispatch and requested a BSL (Basic Life Support) ambulance and medics,” Fostek said.

“The firemen did rescue breathing until the ambulance arrived,” he said. The mother, carrying the baby, reportedly had flagged down a passing motorist for help and the Good Samaritan driver — identified by Fostek as Khayree Taylor — brought her to the fire station. Fostek said the child was

LPD: Help us find bank robber LYNDHURST – A man who robbed a local bank last week is being sought by police. Lyndhurst Police Det. Capt. John Valente said police received a 9-1-1 call from Kearny Bank, 307 Stuyvesant Ave., at about 1:45 p.m. on May 31 reporting a robbery. Based on information received from witnesses, police gave this account of the incident: A black man described as between 5-feet-10 inches and 6 feet walked through the bank’s front entrance on Stuyvesant, walked up to the counter and demanded money from a teller. The bandit produced a plas-

tic bag to stuff the cash inside, then ran out the rear entrance in an unknown direction. No weapon was shown and no one inside the bank was hurt, police said. Police said the bank is conducting an audit to determine the amount of money that was taken. When the suspect entered the bank, he used a light-colored T-shirt or towel, which he was wearing around his neck, to partly cover his face, police said. He was further described as wearing blue jeans, a dark T-shirt, dark-colored baseball cap and sunglasses. LPD detectives are reviewing surveillance video from the bank and surrounding

businesses that provide images of the suspect. The FBI and the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office’s BCI Unit responded to search for any physical evidence at the scene, police said. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about the crime is asked to call the LPD Criminal Investigation Division at 201-939-2900, ext. 2740, or the LPD Anonymous Tip Line at 201-804-9346.

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Blood: 11 positions won’t be replaced By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY –

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nell assessment of individual reading levels for grades 1 and 2 introduced three years ago figures to see results in higher scores on standardized tests. Two years ago, the district began using the Orton Gillingham sensory approach (visual/ auditory/tactile) to reading with an emphasis on phonics instruction for pre-K to grade 2. This strategy is designed to help newly-enrolled students found to be reading below their grade level. The initial results have been positive. All kindergarten teachers have attended five days of professional training in best practices and their input will be sought as the district undertakes re-writing of its K curriculum which will aim to incorporate an appropriate balance of academics and play. This school year marked the launch of Leveled Literacy Intervention in which specially-trained teachers work with small groups of first-graders, on a pull-out basis, 30 minutes a day, five days a week, on reading skills. The district is renewing its 5-week SMART (Summer Math and Reading Toolkit) program in which teachers will work with 126 students in K to grade 4 (including ESL), four days a week, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day, to catch them up so they will be ready to tackle the next grade level. An education-related field trip is part of the program. Forty middle school students will participate in Summer Jump Start for an exposure to algebra during the last three weeks of August at Kearny High where they’ll have access to laptops. Also this summer, the district will initiate a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) program for 30 middle schoolers needing help in problem-solving as applied to math and tech work. This is the first year that the district has introduced Early Screening Inventory, an assessment tool to help teachers red-flag any potential learning disabilities among pre-K and K students and to target appropriate resources as early as possible. see TENURE page

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Kearny man, who might have walked away with just a town ordinance summons for drinking in public, instead walked himself into a jail cell on criminal charges, Kearny police reported. Authorities said the arrest of Gregory Banks, 25, stemmed from a disturbance at 10:30 p.m., Thursday, May 26, at Tappan and Devon Sts. Officers Mina Ekladious, Darwin Paulino and Esteban Gonzalez responded to the intersection, where they reportedly were met with “blaring music” and a “loud and disorderly” group of about a dozen people in the street. “They were advised to disperse, and most did,” The Observer was told. Banks, though, who was observed drinking from a 24 oz. can of Miller Lite, remained at the scene and remained defiant, police said. They then conducted a warrant check, which reportedly revealed he had one out of Lyndhurst for a seat-belt violation. [Editor’s note: Still, no big whoop, right? However . . .] Advised

that he was now under arrest, police said he fled into a nearby building and was found hiding in the basement. Banks got his drinkingin-public summons, along with ones for creating a disturbance, refusing to obey a police officer, public intoxication, and littering. He was charged criminally with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest and was sent to the Hudson County Jail on $2,500 bail. ••• Other recent reports from the Kearny police blotter included the following:

May 27 Officers Victor Girdwood and Steve Podolski were on patrol at 3:45 a.m. at Harrison and Bergen Aves. when a 2008 Audi reportedly swerved from the middle lane and nearly struck their marked police car. Police said the motorist, Nevin Perkins, 20, of Jersey City, was found to have a suspended license and three warrants: a $1,000 drug-related one from Denville and two MV war-

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O’Neill and Officers Sean Podolski and Dean Gasser responded to the 700 block of Schuyler Ave., where a 2007 VW had struck an apartment building. Following FSTs, driver Jessica Meyers, 29, of North Arlington, was taken to HQ and charged with DWI, refusing to take an Alcotest, careless driving and failure to obtain a New Jersey driver’s license. Police said she had a Florida license but had not replaced it with a N.J. one within the 60-day limit.

there were no injuries, but following field sobriety tests, the truck’s driver, Brandon Olivero, 22, of Clifton, was arrested, taken to HQ for an Alcotest, and charged with DWI, driving while suspended, careless driving and failure to keep right. ••• At 9:30 p.m., Sgt. Michael

May 28 Shortly after 1 a.m., Officers Michael Gontarczuk and Jason Rodrigues came upon a 2007 Toyota sitting in the middle of the Lincoln Highway near Jacobus Ave. in South Kearny. Police said it was “parked perpendicular to the flow of traffic as multiple tractortrailers attempted to maneu-

rants, $675 from Rockaway and $200 from Lake Hopatcong. He was arrested on all of the aforementioned and also received summonses for careless driving and driving while suspended. ••• Officer Chris Levchak responded to a three-vehicle accident — two cars and a Dodge pick-up — at 6:20 p.m. on the 300 block of Kearny Ave. Police said

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ver around it.” Its engine was running, it was in “drive” and was occupied by an awake [which does not seem to be the usual case in such blotter instances] Dave Handy, 53, of North Plainfield. The cops had him turn the motor off and they moved the car from the roadway and conducted FSTs. Charged with DWI, Handy was placed in the rear of the patrol car, where he fell asleep en route to headquarters, police said. He was also charged with reckless driving, failure to wear a seat belt and obstructing traffic. May 30 Officer Dominic Dominguez, stopped for the traffic light at Passaic and S. Midland Aves. at 7:30 p.m., noticed that the 2002 Chrysler see KPD page

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Whitehead documents the Kearny FD By Kevin Canessa Jr.

our website. I got to know Whitehead hen I was still living over the last two years, and in Florida, perhaps now, he’s our official fire photwo years ago, I tojournalist. If there’s a fire remember one day when I had and he’s around — you’ll see heard there was a fire somehis work in this newspaper. where in Kearny. As I often do “I have been shooting for when learning about a fire, I about 3 1/2 years,” Whitehead took to YouTube to see if there said. “I enjoy shooting fires was a video of the blaze. That because departments can use time, there absolutely was. it for training. Also, it’s good But it was shot by someone to take some awesome shots whose name I didn’t recognize of the brother firefighters.” at first. You’ll notice Whitehead It was Skyler Fire. just referred to the people he At first, I thought it was shoots as “brother firefightsomeone playing on the name ers.” That’s because it’s his “Schuyler,” spelled differently hope in a few years to take from what we’re all used to. the NJ Civil Service exam to But that wasn’t the case at all. become a firefighter. And he Instead, it actually someone’s doesn’t exactly keep it a secret name. Skyler Whitehead, a — not only does he want to be kid in his late teens who, quite a firefighter, he wants to be on often, would be found at the the KFD. scene of a fire somewhere Several members of the KFD in Kearny and sometimes in have taken Whitehead under another town. their wings. And it was pretty Occasionally, he was at the evident a few week ago when right place at the right time, the department hosted their capturing video of some of annual awards dinner at the the KFD’s roughest calls. He old Boystown. Chief Steve Dyl almost always had a great van- thanked Whitehead for protage point — and because of viding some of the photos the it, and because who wouldn’t department used for a slidewant their work featured in a show during the ceremony. newspaper, Whitehead would And several high-ranking KFD allow us here at The Observer officers sang his praises. to take screen shots of his Whitehead did the same for videos to use in the printed some in the KFD. pages of the newspaper and on

“There are a few (influences) from the KFD, but first I would have to say is Deputy Chief Joseph Viscuso,” Whitehead said. “He is very encouraging … I look up to him as a role model. He’s very easy to talk to and I know he is always there for me.” But it’s not just Viscuso. “Another person from the KFD who has been an influence in my life is Deputy Chief Robert (Ozzie) Osborn. He is an awesome chief and he can tell you some crazy stories about past fires and incidents. I caught a couple crazy fires while Ozzie was working command. But the thing is. the whole KFD is a big influence to me — everyone one of them — from Tours 1-4, They’re all awesome firefighters and awesome human beings.” Over the last 3 1/2 years, Whitehead says he’s seen some of the most intense fires one could imagine. But one sticks out more than the rest. “The most intense, craziest fire has to be a South Kearny job on Second St. that went to a third alarm. Osborn was working. A call came in on a report of tires burning, and when Engine 4 started responding, they saw smoke from their headquarters. The fire went to three alarms.

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Flames were shooting out the front of the building. It was incredibly intense.” Now, Whitehead isn’t on the job yet — he’s a few years away from that at least — but he’s already got someone in his life who looks up to him and who loves the art of being a firefighter — and all that comes with it. “My brother Rocco who is 3 1/2 has been watching me since I started doing my videos — and now he is enjoying it,” Whitehead said. “He knows a lot of stuff about the fire trucks. He loves going to the fire house and tell the firefighters what trucks are what and they are amazed at what he knows.” Truth is, we’re pretty amazed at what Skyler does on a regular basis. At his age and at this point in his life, he could be doing things a lot of teens do that isn’t quite wise. Others choose drugs. Some choose to drink on weekends. But not Whitehead. This is one kid who has his head on his shoulders firmly — and who’s going to ultimately make a difference in this community. I know I consider myself fortunate to know him. At at one point or another, I have a sense most will be able to

say the same, too. If you happen upon a fire scene and see someone with a video camera in hand, say hello to Whitehead. I doubt you’ll regret it. Quite a Food Truck Festival This is a bit late — it’s been a few weeks since I wrote a column — but I wanted to give one more congratulations to Det. John Fabula, of the Kearny Police Department and all who joined him with PBA Local 21 to make the first (of what will hopefully be many) PBA Food Truck Festival a wild success. Fabula and his team worked tirelessly for weeks to set the event up — and it drew an estimated total of 10,000 people from all over New Jersey and other states. Every single story I’ve heard from festival-goers was positive. And everyone seemed to say they hope there are more. Also, recall, all of the proceeds from the festival go to either the KPD’s contingent of riders in the 2016 Tour de Force 9/11 Memorial Bike Ride (one that takes police officers from the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., to the World Trade Center in New York and that is expected to end on Sept. 11, 2016). Well done, John and all. Have a great week. See you back here in three weeks.

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at the state of the Kearny High School capital project To the Editor: during the last town meeting. Konopka’s remarks seemed As an avid reader of The to exhibit surprise, embarrassObserver and a member of ment and anger at the conthe Kearny Board of Educastruction situation at Kearny tion, I read with great inter- High School, all of which est Ron Leir’s front-page arti- leads me to wonder where cle, “Konopka: ‘That school’s a he has been for the past few disaster.’” years? The story detailed CouncilCertainly, he has not been man Rich Konopka’s dismay attending BOE meetings,

which would have been the perfect venue for him to air his concerns, ask questions and receive the updates given as part of every single agenda. The S e cond Ward c ouncilman certainly should not be surprised by the construction since the school is right in the middle of his ward. Does he not walk his ward occasionally to assess matters

of interest? When I was in his position, I traveled my ward daily, making notes on potential problems and contacting the appropriate agencies. Embarrassed? Why would one be embarrassed by a project that has been fraught with inherent problems, none of which is the result of anything undertaken by the current

administration? Perhaps the Councilman’s chagrin should be based in the fact that he is sorely lacking regarding the history of this plagued project. If Konopka is angry, he can only imagine the anger and angst of the current board members (who incidentally inherited this mess). As upsetting as Mr. see LETTER page

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Belleville adopts affordable housing plan By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent BELLEVILLE –

ver the objections of several residents, the Township of Belleville took a first step toward implementing an affordable housing policy last week. Mayor Raymond Kimble was joined by Councilmen Joseph Longo, Vincent Cozzarelli and Dr. John Notari in voting to adopt an ordinance that compels developers – except in certain instances – to pay fees to a locally-administered affordable housing trust fund. Absent from the special meeting due to prior commitments were council members Steven Rovell, Marie Strumolo Burke and Kevin Kennedy. One of the public speakers, former Councilman Lou Pallante, advised the governing body to “table this until you get seven people – that’s the responsible way to do it.”

But his plea was ignored. Residents Vincent Frantantoni and Jeff Mattingly urged the mayor and council not to rush into something that, they said, would, ultimately, lead Belleville on a path of urbanization, with increased demand for municipal and school services and higher taxes. “The bottom line,” said Frantantoni, “is that we’re fearful of new residential development” which, he said, the township could not afford. “This ordinance is a time bomb. This town is already overdeveloped. We’ve got tons of Section 8 [federallysubsidized apartments]. This ordinance is unnecessary.” And Mattingly worried that it would open the door to misguided efforts to “shoehorn high-density residential into the Valley section,” which, he said, could be inferred by a draft version of the township’s Housing Element and Fair Share Plan that has been submitted to the Essex County

Superior Court for review. Both Mattingly and Frantantoni also griped that, until last Tuesday, the public has been excluded from discussions on the subject held by the council in private session. But Township Attorney Tom Murphy countered that Belleville had simply complied with a March 2015 state Supreme Court order to file a development fee ordinance by July 2015 with the county Superior Court – and that court approved the proposed ordinance on May 15. Copies of the ordinance were sent to the Fair Share Housing Center, the state Dept. of Environmental Protection and the state Dept. of Community Affairs, Murphy said, and “not one opposed it because they know it was a properly drafted ordinance.” Murphy went on to say that the township is still awaiting the court’s review of an Affordable Housing Trust Fund Spending Plan and a Housing

to accept this type of development. Much better, they said, to secure a commercial project for the Valley location that would not place the same kind of burden on the township that could be expected from a large-scale residential development. Plans for one such project were approved by the Belleville Planning Board but then scrapped by the mayor and council. The township produced a letter from the Finkelsteins’ legal representative stating, in part, that the owners “are actively in discussions with [potential buyers] who have expressed interest in a mixeduse development.” But Murphy said the township “can’t tell [the Finkelsteins] what to do.” Besides, he added, “the days of the big-box stores are declining.” Meanwhile, he said, “The draft plan can change ... Let’s

Plan Element that, he said, the township provided the court last December. “The next thing to roll out [for introduction by ordinance] is the Spending Plan, probably by July or August,” he said. “The court is supervising our progress and those plans we have submitted are public documents.” What Mattingly and Frantantoni find objectionable are references in the draft affordable housing document to the potential development – assuming zoning changes – of some 2,500 housing units in the township’s northwest area in the Valley – in particular, the long-vacant Finkelstein & Sons tract – and along the length of Washington Ave., the main business district. Unless the township deletes the references to the massive apartment dwellings – or amends the language – it will open the door to a possible “builder’s remedy” lawsuit which, they said, could compel Belleville

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or the second time in a week, a home here was burgled while the residents were home — only this time, unlike the last, the residents were wide awake when it all happened, the Nutley Police Department said.

Police offered the following account of the incident: On Thursday, June 2, a resident contacted police to report that someone had entered their home. The victim said that while he was on the first floor of his home, he heard the

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Chief Thomas Strumolo said that to ensure a home is unoccupied, burglars often ring bells and knock on doors prior to attempting entry. When a resident doesn’t answer, the actor will assume no one is home. Strumolo said if residents do not want to answer door, they should yell from an upstairs window, or through the door, that you are “not interested.” If the bell ringer is an unknown person, call police. It is the partnership between law enforcement and township residents that increases likelihood of apprehending criminal suspects, the chief said. – Kevin Canessa Jr.

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On the June 23 — Farmers Market opening day — the Don De Pascale Jazz Duo will perform starting at 1 p.m. “We are really proud of the popularity of the Kearny Farmers Market. We expect that this 11th season will be even better than before,” Fourth Ward Councilwoman, Susan McCurrie said. “Where else can you shop Jersey Fresh fruits and vegetables, receive a free canvas bag, a free plant and listen to wonderful live music?” Mayor Alberto G. Santos asked residents to support New Jersey farmers by coming out and shopping at the Kearny Farmers Market on Thursdays. “There’s such a great variety and freshness of fruits and vegetables, as well as breads and cheeses. You will not be disappointed,” Santos said. The Kearny Farmers Market will be located on Garfield St., between Kearny Ave. and Chestnut St., adjacent to the Kearny Library. The market takes place every Thursday through October, from noon to 6 p.m.

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BHS stages stunning mock crash BELLEVILLE – n May 20, the Belleville High School gym turned into a makeshift hospital for the “treatment” of a student following a mock car crash. It was actually the secondyear continuation of a Crash Course in Safe Driving simulation, with this year’s focus on the consequences of last year’s crash scenario. Deborah Strano, BHS instructor of driver’s education, physical education and health, coordinated both events with

the influence of alcohol, causing the driver – not wearing his seat belt -- to lose control of the vehicle and smash into a utility pole. At this year’s event, crash “victim” BHS student Tommy Uribe experienced a simulated cardiac arrest as a result of the crash’s impact to his chest and Belleville EMS used an automated external defibrillator to try to “revive” him. Members of the Belleville Fire Department and Police Department participated in the exercise and, to drive home

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township “will have an obligation to rehabilitate” affordable housing units. Another possibility, he added, is “to create a Belleville Housing Authority.” According to the draft plan, of the approximately $3.4 million it expects to collect in development fees between now and 2025, the township

figures to dedicate about $1 million “to render units more affordable, including $344,811 to render units more affordable to households earning 30% or less of median income …” Over the same time period, about $88,000 is earmarked for professional fees. A total of 336 housing units are slated for rehab.

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intense use,” requiring the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, as, for example, if a single-family home is converted to a two-family or apartment building, the developer must pay a fee based on the increased value of the building. And, a fee is imposed when a C.O. is issued for a new residential unit on a newly created lot resulting from a subdivision. Within all zoning districts, non-residential developers – with exceptions – shall pay a 2.5% affordable housing development fee for all new non-residential construction or for any additions to existing non-residential structures. Non-residential development fees shall be assessed “when an existing structure is demolished and replaced.” The fee will be calculated on the difference between the values of the pre-existing property and of the new property. Exemptions are provided if the non-residential developer: Can document he is entitled to an exception as provided under state law 2008, c.46, as specified in Form N-RDF State of N.J. Non-Residential Development Certification/ Exemption. Engages in “alterations, change in use within existing footprint, reconstruction, renovations and repairs.” If an exemption is removed, the developer must pay the development fee within three years after that happens or after the final C.O. is issued, whichever is later. see SIDEBAR page

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The Presbyterian Boys & Girls Club, 663 Kearny Ave., hosts its annual Beach Party dance Friday, June 10, from 7 to 10 p.m. DJ Brian will be the star disc jockey spinning the latest club tunes. Prizes will be given for best dancers and best beachwear. The dance is for teens only and will be supervised by the PBGC’s Executive Director Tom Fraser and members of the board of directors. ••• St. Stephen’s Parish will sell student desks, school supplies, electronics, books and video tapes at the former St. Stephen’s School, 131 Midland Ave., on Saturday, June 11, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Merchandise will be available on a cash and carry, sold as-is basis. Enter by the auditorium door on Midland Ave. ••• The annual Kearny Senior Citizens Picnic will be June 15 at the Doyle Pavilion in Riverbank Park. The event runs from noon to 3:30 p.m. In case of rain, the picnic is moved to the Benstead Center, 60 Columbia Ave. Get free

tickets at Town Hall, the Main Library, the Board of Health office, St. Stephen’s Church or the Benstead Center. Proof of residency is required. ••• Calvary United Methodist Church, 342 Elm St., hosts a kids’ craft night Friday, June 17, from 6 to 8 p.m., and it includes crafts, face painting and snacks. Space is limited. Call 201-414-6411 for costs and to register. ••• The Kearny Public Library offers the following programs which, unless noted otherwise, take place at the Main Library, 318 Kearny Ave. • Instructor Janet Noble conducts an adult cooking empanadas class on Saturday, June 18 at 11 a.m. Although many cooks are known to fry their empanadas, Noble will introduce a healthier option of baking them. Students will make at least one empanada for themselves to taste with a filling of ground meat and other ingredients. Noble will also explain how to make sofrito, a cilantro-based sauce used in many Latino dishes. The class size is limited to 10 adults. Call the library to reserve a spot. • A free children’s cooking workshop for two different age groups is offered this month. On June 17, at 4 p.m., children in grades K to 2 are invited to join instructor Martina Nevado for a seasonal project. Then, on June 24, at 4 p.m., children in grades 3 to 5 may participate. The recipes take food allergies into consideration

and each class will be about an hour and a half. Seating is limited to 15, first-come, firstserved. Parents should plan to arrive early to ensure a spot. • Two free screenings of “Zootopia” (PG/108 mins.) are featured, on Monday, June 13, at 4 p.m., and Wednesday, June 15, at 4 p.m. There are no age limits — all are welcome to attend. • Vacation Reading Challenge kicks off Wednesday, June 22, from 4 to 8 p.m., when the Creativity Caravan from Nutley comes to display a collection of handmade tiny books. From 4 to 5 p.m., all ages are invited to make tiny books. This workshop will teach folding skills and squash-book making. • Desiree MillsÐ art classes take place Thursday, June 23. Ages 2 1/2 to 4 may attend from 11 a.m. to noon. Ages 5 to 9 attend from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Seating is limited and will be first-come, first-served. The library will provide art supplies. • Tiny Tee Ball will take place in the library garden from 11 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, June 29, and Thursday, June 30. Parents are invited to register preschoolers ages 2 or 3. Preference will be given to Kearny residents. Parents must stay to supervise children. The library will provide equipment and instruction. Call the library at 201-9982666 for more information. For a listing of the library’s programs, log on to www.kearnylibrary.org.

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W.H.A.T. prepares to stage ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ The West Hudson Arts and Theater Company brings a recreation of the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice rock opera “Jesus Christ Superstar” to West Hudson for four performances starting June 15 at the W.H.A.T. Theater in Kearny. The modern-day passion play, co-directed by Beatriz Esteban-Messina and Elizabeth Camaraza, features what is widely considered to be one of the most popular and well-known musical scores of all time.

The recording was produced in 1971. Borrowing from the four Gospels, “Jesus Christ Superstar” tells the story of the last seven days in the life of Jesus. Apostle Judas Iscariot is growing concerned that Jesus’ followers will be perceived as a threat to the occupying Roman Empire. An exalted Jesus arrives in Jerusalem only to find the temple filled with unsavory merchants and money lenders. Overrun by a flood of people

needing his help, he tells them to heal themselves. Judas, fearing the movement is getting out of control, goes to the Romans and betrays him. Jesus is arrested and sent to King Herod, who condemns him to death on the cross. Playing the traditional major roles are Dennis Oliveira as Jesus, John Picini as Judas and Abigail Stokes as Mary Magdalene. Gabriel R. Navia will appear as Pontius Pilate, Joseph Neglia as Caiaphas and James Berko as Annas.

Gustavo L. Oliveira will play King Herod; Jack Haefner, the Apostle Peter and Michael Berko, Simon Zealot. The ensemble consisting of Vincent Abbott, Michelle Almeida, Paula Baratta, Michelle Barbosa, Elizabeth Camaraza, Thomas Huelbig, Alyssa Schirm, Laura Sgalia and Jennifer Wagner will fill multiple roles of disciples, lepers, vendors, reporters, soul girls and angels. “Jesus Christ Superstar” will be performed Wednesday,

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in front of him had no brake lights. When driver Abel Gonzalez, 18, of Newark, was asked to step from the car, an unlabeled Rx bottle was visible inside and was found to contain five Oxycodone tablets, police said. Since neither Gonzalez nor his passenger, Juan RodriguezDiaz, 19, of Newark, reportedly would own up to ownership, both were arrested and charged criminally with possession of a CDS and drug paraphernalia. Gonzalez also received summonses for the lighting violation and operating a MV while in possession of a CDS. May 31 At 8:30 p.m., Vice officers observed two apparently intoxicated Kearny

men — Roger Russoman, 54, and Gabriel BrooksMorales, 31 — walking near Midland Ave. and Devon St. Russoman then headed into the grassy area by the railroad tracks at Devon and Columbia Ave. and when he was questioned, police said, an unlabeled Rx bottle was seen protruding from his jeans. It reportedly contained 100 alprazolam pills. Russoman was charged with possession of a CDS and possession with intent to distribute. Police said Brooks-Morales was also arrested after he was found to have two warrants: one from Lyndhurst for $1,510, and a no-bail, child-neglect warrant from the Bergen County Sheriff ’s Office. June 1 At 3:45 a.m., Officer Mi-

chael Alvarez approached an illegally parked 2013 Toyota at Chestnut St. and Midland Ave. and asked to see the driver’s license. Police said she responded that she had no ID with her, but identified herself as Jessica Mondragon of Kearny. When backup Officer Ekladious illuminated the interior of the car, he saw on the floor a license bearing the woman’s photo. Problem: It also reportedly bore the name Karla Scotto. Confronted with this information, she admitted she was indeed the 37-year-old Scotto (of Kearny) and had lied because the license was suspended, police said. She was given summonses for the license and parking offenses and was charged criminally with hindering apprehension. •••

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QHPS from “The finances of our institution were not managed as well as they should have. Regardless of the past, we can get through this. Queen of Peace High School has a long and rich tradition. Over our 82-year history, we have prepared thousands of young men and women to be business owners, doctors, lawyers, community leaders, I could go on. We are proud that Queen of Peace has laid a foundation for the development of our community’s Catholic men and women. “Here is our task: Work together, all elements of the Queen of Peace family, joining in a fundraising effort to raise $1 million by June 30.” So just how will the $1 million be raised? And will reaching that goal mean the school’s doors will absolutely remain open? Not necessarily, said James Goodness, spokesman for the Archdiocese of Newark, which oversees all diocesan schools. “The idea of raising $1 million is a start for the coming year, but it’s not everything,”

Goodnes told The Observer last week. “The leadership of the school has to do more for the long term than just raise the money. They’re going to have to try to develop a long-term plan to increase enrollment — to increase the student body — and build on that for the next few years. Yes, the money is indeed important, but there’s much more to this.” Goodness estimated the school’s enrollment, currently less than 300 students, would need to increase, in the coming years, to around 500 to be more viable. In the past, the school saw as many as 900 students enrolled, he said. “For this to succeed, the school has to change,” Goodness said. “There has to be concrete goals and a financial plan to move forward.” Meanwhile, while there are many who doubt $1 million can be raised, Goodness pointed to two other potential school closures that were averted over the last decade as a sign QPHS could, ultimately, succeed, despite the dire situation. “Immaculate Conception High School in Montclair

recently raised a very strong amount of money in a short period of time,” Goodness said. “And there was Hudson Catholic, in Jersey City, as well.” Hudson Catholic, however, benefitted from going from an all-boys school to a co-ed institution. That boosted the school’s enrollment — and it’s still open to this day. ICHS in Montclair was slated to close its doors two years ago — on June 30, 2014. At the time, their fundraising goal was $500,000, half of what QPHS needs. At the end of June 2014, the school raised more than half of that amount, at nearly $300,000. In total, they raised $506,300 using GoFundMe. QPHS is doing the very same, and as of Monday morning, June 6, they’ve raised $104,072 in the 10 days since the site was set up by the school’s alumni association. Some 261 individuals and businesses have already donated. If you’re interested in donating, do so by logging on to www.gofundme.com/saveqphs or www.qphs.org/saveqphs. The story, which has captured the regional attention of the

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news media, has some parents worried about the future — though most we spoke with remain positive the fundraising efforts will be successful. One parent is Alannah McDonald whose son, Justin, is currently a junior, a member of the class of 2017. McDonald says she’s somewhat used to this happening since when Justin was a seventh-grader at the now-closed Mater Dei Academy (formerly St. Stephen’s School), the two went through the very same process of seeing a school close its doors one year before Justin was to graduate. “When we first got the call, I was a bit surprised, but I said to myself, ‘Oh no, here we go again — we’re going to have to fundraise,” McDonald, a resident of Kearny, said. “It caught Justin and me by surprise. He’s very upset because he’s thrived at QPHS — and he just wants to go back to the school for his senior year. He doesn’t want his school taken away again. “The teachers there have been great. I just hope there are people who want to give — and as little or as much as they can, it all helps.” Despite having gone through this already, McDonald continues to believe they’ll raise $1 million — and that the Archbishop of Newark, the Most Rev. John J. Myers, will eventually sign off on the school remaining open. “We all have to have the faith it’ll happen,” McDonald said. One thing McDonald and other parents question, however, is why school and archdiocesan officials waited until May 26 to announce the dire situation. Goodness said it wasn’t a matter of waiting for Msgr. Fadrowski to retire before doing so — it was more the time it takes to review an institution’s financial situation by outsiders. “Once March rolled around, they began to look at the situation, and the new pastor was able to uncover the true picture,” Goodness said. “It takes time to go through the auditing. And because of the hard work of Fr. Mike (Donovan) and Mr. (John) Tonero, the school’s principal, we were all now informed of the reality of it all.” For one parent, who asked we not use her name, that’s simply not good enough an excuse for waiting until late May to jumpstart the fundraising efforts. In fact, she was ready to place the blame squarely. “They’re not saying it, they won’t say it, but I know who’s

responsible for this mess,” the mother of a current sophomore said. “It’s the former pastor. For years, he was too busy replacing people that didn’t need to be replaced with his cronies. He wasn’t paying attention to who was or who wasn’t paying tuition. When you accept students who can’t afford the tuition, you have to find a way to cover that tuition. “Do you think for a second that happened? Who did that hurt the most? The people that were paying tuition.” A five-year plan The school’s principal, on June 4, released a five-year plan to keep the school financially stable — and much more transparent than it’s been in the past — if the fundraising efforts are ultimately successful. Among the highlights of the plan are: • Stronger fundraising throughout the school year. According to the plan: “In the past, QPHS has not had a robust fundraising function, focusing on a limited number of donors, and then all too frequently. In some instances, donors have become disenfranchised due to a lack of gratitude or follow-up.” • Monitor tuition-collection. “QPHS has identified tuition collection as an area for improvement. Best practices have been adopted from schools who perform well in this area.” • Having more than just one person signing off on expenditures. “Dual signatures for expenditures and withdrawals above a minimum amount.” • Actively seeking financial irregularities. “The administration will provide a confidential method for disclosing any potential financial irregularities, the investigation of these irregularities and the conclusion of these investigations.” How can you help? The fundraising continues through June 30. To donate or to find out how else you could help, log on to www. qphs.org/saveqphs. There, you’ll find multiple methods for donating money — and other ways you might be able to help. Be sure to check back with The Observer, www.theobserver.com/facebook and www.TheObserver.com for continuing coverage of this story. As information comes to us, we’ll share it with you.

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Kearny girls’ crew: Keeping a winning tradition Veteran Kearny High School girls’ crew coach Dave Paszkiewicz knew that his lightweight four boat was good enough to qualify for the Scholastic Rowing Association of America’s National Championship Regatta. There was only one problem. “When we were set to qualify at the regional qualifier on the Cooper River (in Camden County), there was a dredging project going on, so we didn’t race,” Paszkiewicz said. “But based on our previous record, we could write a petition to see if we could get in.” Paszkiewicz said that the Kearny lightweight four competed in similarly competitive regattas in Virginia and New Jersey and fared well. “We raced in Virginia and beat a finalist,” Paszkiewicz said. “I thought we had a strong enough resume to get in. It was a strong petition.” Paszkiewicz also mentioned the team’s performance at the recent Stotesbury Cup Regatta. “We took fourth, but we were 16 seconds out of first,” Paszkiewicz said. “We made it to the

finals.” Sure enough, the race organizers decided to allow the Kearny boat into the national championship regatta. The boat of Isabella Martins, Lara Esteves, Ashley Richard and Jessica Cavalier, with Tiana Rodriguez as the coxswain, headed to the nationals, held on Dillon Lake in Nashport, Ohio, last weekend. And lo and behold, the Kearny team finished third in the nation among lightweight fours. Not bad for a team that almost didn’t even get there. The team had to face another slice of adversity before the regatta last weekend. One of the regular rowers could not attend, so that left the door open for Martins, a junior, to slide in. “We had to make changes for the nationals,” Paszkiewicz said. “We put Isabella in the boat and that stroke is like the pitcher in baseball or the quarterback in football. But it was a good move for us, because it put us clearly in third place.” Mount St. Joseph of see VIEW page

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he temperature was rapidly approaching 90 degrees last Saturday morning and the line outside the Modell’s Sporting Goods store on Passaic Avenue was already wrapping itself around the back of the complex, with 300 or so people of all ages standing and waiting on line. But nothing was going to dissuade 73-year-old Osvaldo Garcia of Kearny from being there. Standing on line with his daughter Marisol, Garcia had a walking cane in hand as he patiently waited with the others. You see, Garcia is a refugee from Cuba — much like the person the people were all waiting for, namely Orlando “El Duque” Hernandez, the former New York Yankee and New York Mets pitcher who won three World Series championships with the Yankees. More than 50 years ago, Garcia fled Cuba in search of freedom and a new life in the United States. “I spent three days in the water with nine other people,” Garcia explained. “A boat came by and picked us up.” Garcia, who is an avid Yankee fan, wanted to make sure that he got a chance to meet “El Duque,” who had a similar story of his escape from Cuba on Christmas Day, 1997. Hernandez also fled from Cuba in a raft with seven others and spent a few days on the waters of the Atlantic Ocean before being rescued by the United States Coast Guard. While playing pro baseball in Cuba, Hernandez earned a reputation of being a big-time winning pitcher, posting a career record of 126-47 over 10 seasons and a 3.05 earned run average, earning the highest winning

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Former New York Yankee and New York Met pitcher Orlando ‘El Duque’ Hernandez (l.) talks to Kearny resident Osvaldo Garcia (c.) and his daughter Marisol during Hernandez’s appearance last Saturday at the Modell’s Sporting Goods location in Kearny.

percentage in Cuban baseball history. Hernandez was also a key member of the Cuban national team that won the gold medal in the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona. After fleeing Cuba, Hernandez was all set to be shipped back to his native land where he would have been treated like a criminal. But then-U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno stepped in and offered Hernandez and the companions on the boat special visa status or “humanitarian parole,” because it was believed that Hernandez would have been persecuted in Cuba. However, Hernandez declined Reno’s offer and gained political asylum in Costa Rica, where he remained for two months before signing with the Yankees in the spring of 1998. Hernandez has remained in the United States since signing the four-year, $6.6 million contract with the Yankees in 1998, helping the Bronx Bombers win

the first of their three straight World Series titles. Hernandez was 12-4 as a rookie in 1998. A year later, Hernandez was 17-9 for the Yankees as they won the World Series title again, with “El Duque” winning the Most Valuable Player of the American League Championship Series. “El Duque” won 12 games for the Yankees in 2000, helping the Yankees to their Subway Series championship over the Mets. In the postseason with the Yankees, “El Duque” had an 8-1 record with a 2.23 earned run average, continuing that reputation of being a big-game hurler. Hernandez concluded his 10-year Major League Baseball career in 2007 after two seasons with the Mets, winning nine games each season and helping the Mets to the National League Eastern Division championship in 2006. He had a 90-65 record in the big leagues. So Garcia didn’t mind waiting see EL DUQUE next page

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on line to get the chance to talk to “El Duque.” “I want to talk to him,” Garcia said. “I want to tell him my story.” Marisol Garcia was the one who suggested the visit to her father. “I heard it on the radio and said, ‘Dad, El Duque is coming to Kearny,’” Marisol Garcia said. “I said, ‘Let’s go.’ It’s awesome that he’s here. He’s going to be the first Yankee I ever had a chance to meet. The fact that I’m here with my Dad is pretty cool. They share the idea that they were once in a boat to get here.” The Garcias did get a chance to meet and greet “El Duque,” who was appearing to help local residents who have been without Yankee baseball on YES due to the network’s dispute with Comcast to realize they can see the Yankees on DirectTV. Several of the people on line to see “El Duque” also signed up for DirectTV service to watch the Yankees on TV again. Fred Sawaged was on line

Gonzalez said that he showed his older daughter videos of Hernandez pitching. “I wanted to keep her in the loop so she knows who he is,” Gonzalez said. “I’m a big fan of his. Anytime you get a chance to meet a player in your hometown, especially a Yankee, then you have to go.” Jimmy Tufano is a Nutley resident who has his own man cave. “My friends call it the ‘Tufano Museum,’” Tufano said Photos by Jim Hague of his memorabilia room. “I Kimberly Tromans (r.) and 10-year-old son Gabriel Castillo of Kearny (c.) were pleased to meet and greet former Yankee love collecting, but my wife is great Orlando “El Duque” Hernandez at the Modell’s in Kearny last Saturday. RIGHT: Juan Gonzalez of Kearny took his ready to throw me out of the young daughters Juliana and Victoria to meet Orlando ‘El Duque’ Hernandez. house.” Katelyn said that she will “He’s a huge fan,” Tromans with his teenage daughter Tufano had a 1999 World watch videos of Hernandez said of her son. “For him to Katelyn, who is a softball Series baseball that he wanted and his funky delivery and meet someone who played in player in their native Kearny. “El Duque” to sign. distinctive leg kick. the major leagues is a very “Oh, yeah, I was excited “He had a remarkable post“I will watch that now on big deal. It’s exciting for me, about it,” Sawaged said. season career,” Tufano said. YouTube,” Katelyn said. too.” “This doesn’t happen much “It’s a great honor to meet “I did my best to try to Kearny resident Juan Gonin Kearny, getting to meet a someone from that team. I show her,” Fred said. zalez — no, not the former player like ‘El Duque’ from was pleasantly surprised with Kimberly Tromans of Texas Rangers superstar — those great Yankee teams. It’s how good he became with the was on line with his 8-yeargood to see someone like him Kearny was on line with Yankees.” her 10-year-old son Gabriel old daughter Juliana and here like this.” Tufano said that he heard Castillo, an aspiring baseball 3-year-old daughter Victoria. Katelyn Sawaged agreed, about the promotion on the player and pitcher. “I was born and raised in even though she never saw radio. “I’ve heard of him,” Castillo the Bronx, so I have to be a Hernandez pitch. “I had to be here,” Tufano Yankee fan,” said Gonzalez, “I saw this in the paper and said. “I knew he was a good said. pitcher. I have been told that who said he also rooted for I knew we had to be here,” So did a lot of others as I have a very similar pitching the Texas Rangers when his Katelyn Sawaged said. “It’s well. style.” namesake was a player. “If ‘El very exciting.” Hernandez declined the Duque’ is going to be here, request to be interviewed for then I have to take advantage the story. of it.”

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ing second in 2009. Kearny last won a national title in 2004. Kearny was third in 2008, so there was improvement from one year to the next. “It had been a while,” Paszkiewicz said. What makes the occupants of the boat even more special is the fact that only Cavalier graduates. The other four return. Cavalier received a scholarship to row at Nova Southeastern in Florida. “All the other girls are coming back,” Paszkiewicz said. “The only problem is that they raced in a 15-yearold boat. We hope to have a lighter boat for this team next year, so we expect better results.” Paszkiewicz said that crew

boats tend to “lose their stiffness,” over a period of time. “The boats last pretty long, but the top teams tend to turn their boats over, because it’s important to have a stiffer boat,” Paszkiewicz said. “So a lot of the energy of the rowers is spent rowing a boat that is less superior.” Paszkiewicz said that there are already fundraisers planned to help purchase a new boat. Since crew is not considered a varsity sport, most of the equipment has to be bought via outside contri-

butions. Nothing will take away from the bronze-medal winning performance at the national regatta. “It’s a huge accomplishment,” Paszkiewicz said. “It’s a credit to the girls themselves. They had the ability to work through those lastminute changes and showed the maturity to work through it. Another crew might have crumbled under the weight of the pressure, but these girls persevered and thrived.” Paszkiewicz said that his

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Blue Tide enjoys NJIC Liberty baseball title By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer

game last week. “It’s the first time that Harrison ever won that league,” said Mendez, the former t had been a long time Kearny High and Montclair since Harrison High School State ace hurler. “I didn’t think enjoyed a baseball champiwe’d get to 21 wins with this onship of any kind. team.” Just how long? No one But the Blue Tide shocked seems to know, but it was well their coach, posting an over a decade. That is, before impressive 21-7 record this recently, when the Blue Tide spring. laid claim to a share of the “I think the chemistry of New Jersey Interscholastic the team was outstanding,” Conference-Liberty Division Mendez said. “It was a disci-

handling all the talented arms with ease. “Mikey took over as the catcher and was very clutch offensively and defensively,” Mendez said. “He made First Team All-NJIC and he hit .430. He deserves a lot of the credit

for the pitching.” Marquis Valentin was a standout performer, both on the mound and at the plate. When he wasn’t pitching, Valentin played a flawless shortstop. “The kid is a bulldog,” Men-

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championship. Both Lyndhurst and Harrison had identical 13-3 records in the NJIC Liberty, including a 1-1 record against each other, which means that the title has to be shared. “Being co-champs is still a great accomplishment for this team,” said Harrison head coach Jairo Mendez, soon after the Blue Tide was eliminated from the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 2, Group II quarterfinals by eventual champion Parsippany. Parsippany also knocked off Lyndhurst in the sectional title

plined team, a focused and determined team. You put that all together and that’s how you get to 21 wins. It was a great success story.” Mendez knew coming into the season that he had a deep and talented pitching staff and those young men didn’t disappoint their coach. “They all stepped up big time,” Mendez said. “They pitched like champions for the most part.” Mendez credited the move of Mike O’Donnell from middle infielder to catcher,

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to be a team leader. He’s been with us since he was a freshman and just kept getting better. He worked so hard, year in and year out. Here’s proof that if you listen and do the right things, good things will come to you.” Valentin also batted .442 with two homers and 32 RBI. “He’s just an outstanding kid,” Mendez said of Valentin, who appears headed to Brookdale Community College to play baseball in the fall. “His hard work paid off.” Senior Craig Ruff won three games on the mound and provided solid backup to Valentin. “His development was outstanding,” Mendez said of the right-handed Ruff, who also batted .317 with a homer and 19 RBI. “He limited his walks. He was a good motivator. Kids fed off him.” Senior Rodney Diaz was a solid second baseman and pitcher who posted a 4-0 record this season. The big surprise on the mound came from sophomore Julio Ortiz, who batted .366

Lincoln Students of the Month Robert C. Zika Sr., principal of Lincoln Middle School, Kearny, announces the following Students of the Month for May: Eric Araque, Andrea Armayo, Yulisa Ascensio, Brianna Barros, Fatima Bouzidi, Nicholas Camacho, Emily Cepeda, Jeffrey DaSilva, Andrea Devia, David Felipe, Jaleesha Hasel Gutierrez Espinoza, Avani Jimenez, Kassandra Jovellanos, Kierra Lugo, Alyzza Newton, Lucas Oberndorf, Christian Padilla, Prisila Recalde, Shannon Sager, Nicholas Solinski, Luan Souza, Freddie Stein, Christian Yarleque Ramos and Gian Yaya.

with three homers and 22 RBI, but posted a 6-1 pitching record with a 1.65 earned run average. “He has all the pitches, a fastball, a changeup,” Mendez said. “I never knew that he could be that good. He’s going to be our ace in the future. He turned out to be a very good pitcher. I’m excited about his future.” Among the regular players, Juan Pablo Lopez will probably be missed the most.

Lopez was the team’s resident utility man, playing third base, shortstop, outfield and even pitcher during the course of the season. Lopez batted .387 with two homers and 23 RBI. Lopez delivered two clutch triples in the Blue Tide’s win over Caldwell in the opening round of the NJSIAA state playoffs. “We have eight seniors and they’re all going to be missed,” Mendez said. “They’ve set the tone for years to come. I think

we gained some recognition this year within the (Hudson) county and the state. Now that we’re champions, the bulls’ eye will be on us. We have to try to maintain what we did this year.” Free baseball camp With that in mind, Mendez will conduct a free baseball camp at the high school. On June 28 through June 30, from 9 a.m. to noon, Mendez and his staff will help youngsters

work on their fundamental baseball skills. The free camp’s registration is currently taking place at the Harrison Recreation Center, so any youngster who is interested should sign up for the camp before it takes place. It’s a unique camp in that is free, so youngsters should take advantage of it. Mendez and the Blue Tide will be back next year, ready to build on their championship season.

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n Madras, India, in the early 1900s, Srinivasa Ramanujan, who would go on to revolutionize the field of pure mathematics, worked out important equations sent to him “by God.” He does this because “he must” and without any formal training. When Cambridge don G.H. Hardy, played by Jeremy Irons of “The Borgias” fame, receives a letter with part of his calculations in 1913, he sends for him to come to the famed university’s Trinity College. The bold but poor mathematician stays in England from 1914 to 1919, where his groundbreaking work is published. The theorems are the basis for practical science and the development of digital technology of our time. In modern terms, these equations in their various forms made ATMs possible as well as the understanding of black holes. Ramanujan eventually becomes a member of the Royal Society. He continues to this day to maintain the stature of Sir Isaac Newton. Director Matthew Brown’s “The Man Who Knew Infinity,” playing at Bow Tie Clairidge Cinema on Bloomfield Ave. in Montclair, is based on this obscure story known mostly to historians. Ramanujan travels 5,000 miles from wife and family in India to shine brightly in England under the tutelage of Hardy. It is not without painful problems, though. The social stratosphere of university life at Cambridge is heavily rigid. At the time, women are not even allowed on the gated campus, let alone

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in the libraries or classrooms. It is a privileged, white man’s domain. The theoretical math wizard is often called a “wog,” a pejorative term for an Indian; his skin color is commented upon as is his wartime allegiance, or lack of. Since he is a devout Brahmin Hindu and vegetarian, he must cook and eat in his room using the fireplace. Diversity is 50 plus years in the future. In many ways, this could be viewed as a sad movie but for the resilience of spirit, the power of ideas and the remarkable friendship between thinking men from opposite ends of the earth. Even before he comes to Cambridge, the untrained mathematician has volumes of work prepared for review. It is doubted because of the lack of proofs and the improbability of his solutions. Many of Ramanujan’s detractors come round eventually from their staunch resistance against his presence in the hallowed halls of Cambridge, relenting to his skill and profound ingenuity. In the background lurk complications of war, family and illness. There is very little violence or sex, but it is not exactly for the whole family because of the deep questions about racism

it addresses as well as historical references to World War I and diseases no longer on the American stage of health care. The theme of the east shining in the west is an important one to consider on the long road to acceptance of diverse populations — of which our country has always been made. As with most cinema triumphs, the actors carry the day. Dev Patel, in the title role, who starred in “Slumdog Millionaire” and “Best Exotic Marigold Hotel,” opens our eyes once again to the notion that emotion crosses all cultural divides, uniting us in the human condition. Persons, places and things may be wildly different, but the heart and mind transcend all borders. To be sure, many residents in Kearny and other towns in the area have settled here from India. Peeking into the heart of the main character’s identity and cultural orientation are worth the effort and price of admission. Trinity College staff’s disregard and lack of connection blends with sprawling cinematography of two continents in all their complexity fused over empire to create a meditation of on dedication and the mutual understanding of like minds.

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obituaries@theobserver.com Helen ‘Lynn’ Caputo Helen Caputo, of Kewaunee, Wisc., died Monday, May 9, at home. She was 51. Helen was born June 13, 1964, in Kearny to Frank Caputo Sr. and the-late Helen Vanderham. Survivors include a daughter and her fiancé Alicia Caputo and Robert Fabian; a son, Mitch Bender; three grandchildren Olivia, Hannah and Seth; two brothers, Frank Caputo Jr. (Diane) and Daniel Caputo; two sisters, Louann Hill and Allyson Caputo; two stepsisters, Tracy and Nealy Robinson; and one stepbrother Corey (Yvonne) Robinson. Buchanan Funeral Home, Kewaunee, Wisc., was in charge. Visit www.buchananfh.com to send condolences or to sign an online guest book. Evelyn Kelly Evelyn Kelly (nee DeFriese) passed away on May 28. She was 96. Born in Mahwah, she lived many years in Kearny and Brick. A memorial service took place at the First Presbyterian Church of Arlington, on Saturday, June 4. To leave online condolences, visit www.armitagewiggins.com. Evelyn was very involved with the church and was famous for her baked goods. Wife of the late John Kelly, she is survived by her daughter Patricia Horvath and her grandson Stuart and his wife Daisy. Her son-in-law Frank Horvath predeceased her. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to the First Presbyterian Church of Arlington, 663 Kearny Ave., Kearny, N.J. 07032. Grace A. Hartigan Grace A. Hartigan (nee Hahn), of Kearny, passed away at home on May 29. She was 91. Visiting was Wednesday, June 1, at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. Mass was celebrated Thursday, June 2, at St. Cecilia’s Church, Kearny. Entombment was after Mass in Holy Cross

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Cemetery, North Arlington. Grace had been a medical secretary for three physicians. She was a member of the St. Cecilia Seniors and Rosary Society. Wife of the late Dennis A. Hartigan, she is survived by her children Ann G. Lindenfelser (Ken), the Rev. Dennis P. Hartigan, S.D.B., John “Jay” Hartigan and Grace C. Murphy (Kevin). Sister of Christina Chew, she is also survived by eight grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and her devoted niece Florence Dow. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider helping Grace’s great-granddaughter by supporting Corey’s Army at www. gofundme.com/bobcatsfightcancer.

Josephine Babiarz Josephine “Ceal” Babiarz (nee Mushalla) died May 30, at the Arbor Glen Nursing Center in Cedar Grove. She was 90. Born in Wilkes Barre, Pa., she lived in Harrison for 30 years before moving to North Arlington 35 years ago. She worked as a waitress at Eagan’s Restaurant in North Arlington for 40 years before retiring in 2001. She was the beloved wife of the late Chester S. Babiarz Sr.; the cherished mother of Chester S. Babiarz Jr. and his wife Carol of Shohola, Pa., Charlotte A. Smaldone of North Arlington and Joseph M. Babiarz and his wife Valerie of Fort Collins, Colo.; the adored grandmother of Chester S. Babiarz III and his wife Candace of Henryville, Pa.; the loving great-grandmother of Eleanor Josephine; the dear sister of Anna Giza of Mountain Top, Pa., Russell Mushalla of Manchester, N.J., the late Helen Crop and late Dorothy Slumski; the dear sister-in-law of Florence Subsak of Wilkes Barre, Pa.; and the loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. The funeral was at the Parow Funeral Home, North Arlington, on Friday, June 3. Mass was celebrated at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, North Arlington, Friday, June 3. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider donations to the

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The township is entitled to 50% of the If an exempt property development fee upon becomes taxable, the the issuance of a building property owner has 45 permit and is to receive days to pay the develthe balance when a C.O. opment fee after that is issued. change occurs. NonBelleville cannot spend payment can result in the any of the funds coltownship placing a tax lected from development lien on that property. fees until the court has A developer may apsigned off on its spendpeal a residential develing plan. No funds may opment fee to the Essex be used “to reimburse County Board of Taxathe township for past tion after placing the fee housing activities,” the in a Belleville interestordinance says. bearing trust account As specified by the pending board review. court, funds may be Developers of nonused for any or all of the residential properties following: “preservation may also challenge a or purchase of housing” development fee with to maintain affordability, the director of the state “rehabilitation, new conDivision of Taxation, also struction of affordable after placing the fee in a housing units and related trust account. costs, accessory apartSIDEBAR from

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celebrated Monday, June 6, at St. Philomena’s Church, 386 full, long and love-filled life. S. Livingston Ave., LivingShe was 89. ston. Interment was thereafBorn in Harrison, Josephine ter in Gate of Heaven Cemlived in Newark and Kearny etery, East Hanover. before moving to Chantilly, Donations may be made in Va., in 1988. Josephine dedicat- Josephine’s name to Our Lady ed her life to her loving family, of Czestochowa Church, 115 S. never leaving any doubt of Third St., Harrison, N.J. 07029. her unconditional love for her husband, children, grand- Joseph Manuel Trillo children, great-grandchildren Joseph Manuel Trillo died and her dogs. She was an avid suddenly on May 12, in Clearsports fan with a passion for water, Pinellas County, Fla. the New York Giants. She was He was 63. a devout Catholic and chariBorn Feb 18, 1953, in Jersey table in relieving the needs of City, he was raised in Kearny others. and graduated in 1971 from Beloved wife of the late Kearny High School. Joe Joseph R. Balsamo, she is sur- served in the U.S. Navy aboard vived by her son John Yenish the USS El Paso (LKA-117) (Gloria), daughter Josephine stationed in Norfolk, Va. Balsamo Wood (late Michael), Cars were his passion since sister Irene Rossmell, sistershis teen years and he perin-law, Katherine Lucas and fected his skills and became Dolores Balsamo and brother- an ace auto mechanic for the in law Tony Balsamo (Pat). greater part of his life. He was Known as Grandma Tippy, co-owner of Accurate Autoshe was an adored grandmoth- motive in Belmar. For the past er to Eric, Bryan (Anne Marie) 11 years, Joe was a licensed real and Adam (Danielle). She is estate agent and sold residenalso survived by her greattial properties in the Indian grandchildren Cinthea, Rocks Beach, Fla., area. Michelle, Brandon, AJ and Joe was predeceased by Andrew. She also leaves nuhis spouse Susan (Pershing) merous nieces and nephews Trillo, his mother Mercedes and her beloved dogs, Jethro (Ventoso) Trillo and father and Bennie. Manual (Sabia) Trillo from A’ Family and friends were re- Coruna, Spain. ceived at the Quinn Hopping He is survived by two sons, Funeral Home, Livingston. A Brian and Gregory, and their Mass of Christian Burial was mother, Diana Trillo; three OBITS from

brothers, Lou, Bob and Dan; many nieces and nephews in Florida and New Jersey; and his two loyal and beloved dogs, Midnight and Chia. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m., June 18, at Glenwood Cemetery, 186 Monmouth Road, West Long Branch. A celebration of Joe’s life will take place after the service. All family and friends are invited. In lieu of flowers, please contribute whatever you can to the Humane Society at www.humanesociety.org.

beloved wife, Veronica A. (nee Brzoska) Costantino in 2005. He is survived by his loving children, Barbara Stahley and her husband, Joseph; Bernadette Costantino, John Costantino and his wife, Jan; Robert Costantino and his wife Angela; Diane Neglia and Thomas Costantino and his wife, Iris and by his devoted grandchildren, Johanna, Joseph, Mary, Halley, Rachel, Kristen, Jenna, Steven, Chris and Andy. He is also survved by his dear greatgrandchildren, Ozzy, Peter, Shelby, Mark and Abby and by his in-laws, Eleanor, Madeline John A. Costantino and Philip. John A. Costantino, of Relatives and friends are Kearny, died on Sunday, June invited to attend the funeral 5. at Nazare Memorial Home, He was 90 403 Ridge Road, Lyndhurst on Costantino was born and Friday, June 10, at 10 a.m., and raised in Union City, lived then to Our Lady Queen of in Bayonne and then North Peace Church, North ArlingArlington for 30 years and had ton, where at 11 a.m., a Fubeen a resident of Kearny. neral Mass will be celebrated. John was an Army Air Entombment is in Holy Cross Corp WWII Veteran. He was Chapel Mausoleum, North an innovative manager for Arlington. many years in distribution of Visiting hours are Thursday, ladies sportswear. He also was June 9 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. owner of Ron Jon’s in Kearny Visit www.nazarefuneralfor several years. home.com for more informaJohn was predeceased by his tion.

Jane A. Gemmell Jane A. Gemmell, 80, passed away on March 19, at St. Vincent’s Nursing Home, Cedar Grove. A memorial service will take place Saturday, June 11, at 10 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Arlington, 663 Kearny Ave., Kearny. Gemmell was born in Kearny and lived in North Arlington for 71 years before moving to Belleville in 2009. She worked in the purchasing department at Standard Tool & Manufacturing Co. in Lyndhurst for 20 years, retiring 19 years ago. Jane was a proud member of the First Presbyterian Church of Arlington, where she served consecutive terms as an elder and sang in the Chancel Choir. She is survived by her dear friend Carole Couch and her three children Eva Maria Couch, Carole Alana Couch and Richard Henry Couch V. Jane was predeceased by her parents Frank and Eleanor (nee Kinnear) Gemmell and her brother John Gemmell. Arrangements are under the direction of the Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Home, Kearny.

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