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Summer session ‘enriches’ kids By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent

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his has been the sixth season of enrichment for Harrison school children. During a four-week summer session ending Aug. 4, enrichment has meant re-working academic skills in language arts and math to avoid a “summer slide” and to carry on to the next grade level.

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But it also conveyed a sense of how theoretical assumptions can be applied to real world issues. And, perhaps most importantly, it showed kids that “learning can be fun,” as several teachers put it. This summer, about 200 students in kindergarten to grade 12 participated in the program, hosted by Harrison High School. It cost about $90,000 for teacher salaries, lunches, supplies and field trips, according to Amy Heberling, one of three program coordinators and the district’s assistant director of curriculum and literacy coach. This year’s program marked a shift in strategy with the re-allocation, to the district see ENRICHMENT page

NJSEA can take Keegan dump, court says By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Don’t believe everything you’re told — unless you get it in writing in an official legal agreement. That’s what Kearny learned the hard way as part of a court

ruling that nixed the town’s efforts to padlock the Keegan landfill. In his July 27 ruling, Hudson County Superior Court Judge Peter F. Bariso Jr. concluded that the New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority can use eminent domain to take ownership of the dump and extend its

life. Kearny, which accused the authority of “bad faith” in having promised to close the landfill after its lease expired June 30 so the town could use part of the 110-acre site for recreation, filed an appeal the following day. As part of his ruling, Bariso

appointed three condemnation commissioners — Fairfield attorney Gary Potters, Jersey City attorney Anthony J. DeSalvo and Union City real estate agent Carl J. Mucciolo to “fix the compensation” to be paid to Kearny for the property. The court ordered the commissioners to report back to

the court by Dec. 1 with their determination. Potters, as “presiding commissioner,” is to be paid at the rate of $250 per hour while DeSalvo and Mucciolo will each receive $225 an hour for their work, by order of the court. see KEEGAN page

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oon he’ll be trading in his Kardinal logo for that of a Panther. Michael DeVita has resigned his job as business administrator/board secretary with the Kearny Board of Education to take a similar post with the Cedar Grove public schools. DeVita, whose contract with the KBOE was renewed only a few weeks ago for a base salary of $149,908 plus $3,500 in longevity, was hired July 27 by the Cedar Grove BOE at an annual pay of $150,000, pending approval by the Essex County superintendent of schools, a video of the July 27 meeting shows. As noted by the board president, DeVita was sitting in the audience at the time of the board vote. His appointment takes effect Oct. 1, 2016, and runs through June 30, 2017. He replaces Renee Taveniere, who is stepping down from the post. According to several KBOE sources, DeVita tendered his resignation last Thursday. After sharing the news with his staff at KBOE headquarters, he informed Schools Superintendent Patricia Blood and then emailed members of the KBOE. Devita, 38, who lives in Cedar Grove, came to the Kearny school district in late 2009 after having served as B.A. in the Nutley public school system. He’ll be shifting to a much smaller district: while

Kearny has a public school population of more than 6,100 spread among a high school, middle school and five elementary school buildings plus an obligation to pay for some 300 Kearny students who will be attending the town’s first-ever charter school and an annual budget of about $84 million, Cedar

among several residents who applied for a seat on the board after member Dan Esteves was removed, is active with the local VFW Post 1302. Zapata, a 2015 Kearny High School graduate, reportedly was in the same class as Andryszczak’s daughter. Here are the filings for other school contests in The Observer territory: In Lyndhurst, six candi‘Mr. DeVita has served Kearny well dates are vying for three for the past six years and has been seats. Incumbents Ronald Szwec, Joseph Abruscato and extremely helpful in providing sound Susan Alcuri will face chalfinancial oversight and advice, particu- lengers Joy A. Bilis, Chris Andrinopoulos Jr. and James larly during difficult economic times. I Donovan. In North Arlington, incumwish him well in his new venture and I bents Joseph A. Ricciardelli will miss him very much.’ and Stanley Titterington — Patricia Blood, Supt. of Kearny Schools square off against Angelique I. Hays, Michele Higgins and Heather Gilgallon for two Grove has about 1,600 sturarily house North End stuseats. Gilgallon is a school dents divided among a high dents and that is money not social worker for the Duschool, middle school and anticipated in the 2016-2017 mont school and a sociology two elementary school build- district budget, he added. teacher for Jersey College of ings and a yearly budget of The situation will be a jar- N.J. and Fla. who says she’s about $28 million. ring reminder for DeVita of concerned about the way During much of his Kearny the temporary trailer classthe borough school system sojourn, DeVita had to deal rooms that have been sitting is handling the educational with the district’s controver- on the front lawn of Kearny program for her older child sial multi-million-dollar high High School for several who attends Queen of Peace school renovation project, years during that school’s School. as yet incomplete, and much ambitious construction job. In Belleville, only one of litigation that the project In an unrelated eduthree incumbents, John Ritriggered. cational development, it vera, is seeking re-election. In Cedar Grove, he will was learned that the three Neither Lillian Torres nor be stepping into another members of the KBOE whose Raymond Kuebler has filed. infrastructure issue with a terms expire this year have Other candidates are Erika familiar ring which came up all filed petitions to run in Jacho, Thomas Graziano, for discussion at the July 27 November. They are Barbara Homeira Abidzadeh, Thomas Cedar Grove BOE meeting Cifelli-Sherry, Bernadette Grolimond and Michael when Schools SuperintenMcDonald and Samantha Sheldon. dent Michael Fetherman Paris. And in Nutley, incumbents announced that due to an Two newcomers – Theresa Charles W. Kucinski, Brenda “asbestos incident” at the Andryszczak and George Sherman and Daniel CarniNorth End School during a A. Zapata – are also in the cella face no opposition for construction upgrade, the race. Andryszczak, who was their seats.

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Leadbeater, others must repay $3M-plus F KEARNY – ormer Kearny Board of Education member and ex-Councilman John Leadbeater has been ordered to pay more than $3 million in restitution to victims of what federal prosecutors characterized as a multi-million-dollar home mortgage fraud. But he won’t be doing it alone Leadbeater, 59, pleaded guilty to a single count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with the scam that, according to the feds, used “straw buyers” and phony credit documents to purchase “overbuilt” condominiums in Wildwood and Wildwood Crest between May 2006 and August 2011. For his role in the conspiracy, Leadbeater was sentenced July 7 to five years in federal prison and was ordered to surrender himself Sept. 19. The U.S. Bureau of Prisons has not yet announced where he will be serving his time. As another part of the sentencing, in an order signed on July 27, Leadbeater was directed by U.S. District Court Judge Jerome Simandle, sitting in Camden, to pay back various lending institutions money they were defrauded. Restitution “is due imme-

diately,” the court order says. However, failing that, the court stipulates that, “the defendant shall satisfy the amount due in monthly installments of no less than $300, to commence 30 days after release from confinement.” The total amount due is $3,347,241.02. As per the court order, the disbursements are to be “made payable to the U.S. Treasury and forwarded to the Clerk, U.S. District Court [in] Trenton … for proportionate distribution to the following victims: • Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, $170,363.80, as related to 216 E. Denver Ave., Unit 206, Wildwood Crest. Two other defendants in the case — John Bingaman and Sweetbriar Development Corp. — “may be subject to restitution orders to the same victims for these same losses,” the court said. • Quantum Servicing, $316,697.85, as related to 618 W. Burke Ave., Unit 201, Wildwood. Defendants John Bingaman, Sweetbriar Development Corp. and Diana Wiseniewski may also be required to contribute to the victims. • JP Morgan Chase, $1,781,287.70, as relates to 5501 Atlantic Ave., Unit 205, Wildwood Crest; 401 E. Stanton Ave., Unit 201, Wildwood

Crest; 5501 Atlantic Ave., Unit 204, Wildwood Crest; 307 E. Poplar Ave., Unit 201, Wildwood; 305-307 E. Poplar Ave., Unit 200, Wildwood; 415 Heather Road (a/k/a 5700 Ocean Ave.), Unit 102, Wildwood Crest; and 411 E. Buttercup Road, Unit 103, Wildwood Crest. Defendants Bingaman, SDC, Wiseniewski, Michelle Martinez, Ernesto Rodriguez, Paul Watterson and Justin

Spadley may also be liable for these properties. • Bank of America, $598,303.51, as relates to 309 E. Poplar Ave., Unit 202, Wildwood; 415 Heather Road (a/k/a 5700 Ocean Ave.), Unit 306, Wildwood Crest; and 5601 Park Blvd., Wildwood Crest. Defendants SDC, Wiseniewski, Martinez, Rodriguez, Watterson, Robert Horton and Joel Tirado may also be liable.

• Matrix Servicing (Allied Bank), $272,209.31, as relates to 106 W. Sweetbriar Road, Wildwood Crest. Defendants SDC, Wiseniewski and Dana Rummerfeld may also be liable. • Aurora Bank, $208,378.85, as relates to 616-620 W. Burke Ave., Unit 100, Wildwood. Defendants SDC, Wiseniewski, Tirado and William Mendelson may also be liable. – Ron Leir

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New command structure in place at BPD By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent

For example, visitors to Police headquarters — tucked away on the second floor of the Municipal BELLEVILLE – Building — are greeted by e was installed as the new user-friendly signage leader of the Belwelcoming them to the Belleville Police Deleville Police Department partment only a few weeks and the new commander. ago but already Chief Mark Also posted in clear view Minichini is making an is a poster that reads: “Poimpact — inside and outside lice Officers Lives Matter,” the BPD. from a grateful family in the

Belleville community. And there’s some housekeeping work going on outside BPD headquarters in anticipation of creating a Police Wall of Honor to give members of the department their due and to help community members learn more about — and relate to — the people they pay to “protect and serve.” Inside the department,

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meanwhile, the chief has focused his attention on the structuring of its command staff and, effective July 8, he has transferred a group of superior officers to new assignments for which, he added, “they will be held accountable.” He’s also named 25-year police veteran and former head of the traffic unit Capt. Gerard Corbo — who has been appointed acting deputy chief to fill the slot Minichini vacated with his promotion — as his chief of staff. As chief of the department, Minichini will be earning — with longevity and holiday pay — a total of $191,946 a year; Corbo will be collecting $157,532 annually, according to township manager Mauro Tucci. Corbo placed No. 1 among the top three Belleville applicants on the state Civil Service test for the position, Tucci said. The test results were issued June 29, to take effect July 7, he added. “We expect to make [Corbo] permanent shortly,” Tucci said. “He’s got the same forward-thinking outlook as our chief and the sensitivity and knowledge needed for today’s policing and that’s a testament to the police values stressed by our previous chiefs, John Rotonda and [before him] Mayor [Ray] Kimble.” Other new unit commanders are: Capt. Victor Mesce, a 36-year employee, head of the Administration Division,

which includes communications, fleet management and overtime assignments; Capt. Dan Ward, 28 years, head of the Investigation Division; Capt. John Torluccio, 22 years, head of Patrol — B Squad; Capt. James Giuliano, 32 years, head of Special Services Division; Capt. Jack Hood, 35 years, head of Patrol — A Squad; Lt. Nick Breiner, 21 years, head of Professional Standards & Training Bureau; Lt. Frank Pignataro, eight years, head of Traffic Bureau; Sgt. John McAloon, 18 years, head of Special Investigations & Intelligence; and Sgt. Gary Souss, 25 years, Chief ’s Administrative Assistant. “We’ve had these posts before but never this structured,” Minichini said. “I’m going to be meeting on a weekly basis with these commanders and they’ll be responsible for answering any questions I have and I’ll be following up on any assignments they may have been given.” And, the chief said, “there will be other changes coming as well.” The guiding principle, he added, will be “to create a road map, a blueprint of where we want to go with the department.” Among other things, Minichini said, “we’ll be working on quality-of-life issues. But my No. 1 priority will be reaffirming the department’s relationship with the community, to keep that going.”

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KPD: Fidgeting is dead giveaway

paraphernalia and operating a ast Thursday, July 28, Ofmotor vehicle while in possesficers Chris Manolis and Jon Dowie were on patrol sion of a CDS, he was turned over to Essex County Sheriff’s at Bergen and Schuyler Aves. officers. at 2:45 a.m. when they were ••• alerted that the owner of a 2014 Other recent reports from the Jeep in the area was a wanted Kearny police blotter included man, and they subsequently the following: arrested driver Denis Afonso, July 22 35, of Harrison, on a criminal Officers Manolis and Andre warrant from the Essex County Fernandes responded at 8 p.m. Sheriff’s Office. to a concerned citizen’s report Afonso was deposited in their of a suspicious car parked on patrol car for the ride to KPD the 500 block of Kearny Ave. headquarters, during which he Approaching the 2004 Hyunbegan fidgeting, raising suspidai, they found it occupied by cions that he might be trying Nelson Ramos, 33, of Clifton, to secrete something, police who reportedly was wanted said. At HQ , the vehicle was on a $500 theft-related warrant searched, and in the rear seat from Wayne. In a search inciarea reportedly were found dent to arrest, Ramos was allegthree wax folds of heroin, edly found to have five folds of stamped “Dead Man Walking.” suspected heroin and two more The standard suspect response of “It’s not mine!” would containing residue of the drug. not have worked (does it ever?) (No brand name this time.) He because police said another fold was charged with possession of heroin and drug paraphernalia, of “Dead Man Walking” and a and the Wayne PD was advised cut straw were discovered in of his arrest. one of Afonso’s socks. After being charged with July 24 possession of heroin and drug 8 a.m., Officer Alan Stickno 1/2 pg ROP – 10” x 6.5” — OpeningAt Soon

took a report from a 21-year-old Kearny woman who said she had been thrown down a flight of stairs at a Midland Ave. location. Police said her account was corroborated by a witness, and Municipal Court Judge Thomas D. McKeon authorized an aggravated-assault warrant for Abraham Leiva, 33, of Kearny. Stickno, Sgt. Dave Rakowski and Officers T.J. Hernandez and Pat Becker located and arrested Leiva at the Midland location. Police said he was also found to have a $200 Montclair warrant for resisting arrest. McKeon set his Kearny bail at $10,000, and the Montclair PD was alerted. Police said the victim suffered head injuries and was treated at the scene by the North Arlington EMS. July 25 At midnight, Vice officers reported, they stopped a 2006 Toyota at Passaic Ave. and Marshall St. and arrested driver Christopher James, 23, of Newark, for driving while suspended and on four active warrants:

a no-bail criminal warrant out of Belleville; a $500 Bloomfield MV warrant, and traffic warrants from Wall Township, $500, and Newark, $200. When one of the detectives opened the car door, he reportedly observed a plastic bag of suspected cocaine on the driver’s side floor, so James was additionally charged with possession of the drug and paraphernalia. Also arrested was James’ passenger, Jasmine Marte, 22, of Newark, who police said had a $1,000 (no 10%) criminal warrant from Newark and a $500 drug-related warrant from Wall. The various agencies were notified that James was in custody, but Marte bailed herself out. July 26 At 8 a.m., police said, Officers Daniel Esteves and Daniel Lopez pulled over a 2010 Ford for failure to obey the stop sign at Devon St. and Woodland Ave. and were advised by HQ that driver Mary Chapman, 26, of Bloomfield, had three MV

warrants -- Garfield, $300; Montclair, $215; Bloomfield, $89 -- and that both her driver’s license and registration were suspended. She was charged on all of same, along with failure to surrender a suspended license and operating an uninsured vehicle. Garfield sent officers to HQ to take her into custody. July 27 Shortly after 1 a.m., Officers Esteban Gonzalez and Michael Alvarez stopped a 1997 N.Y.registered BMW that reportedly was being driven erratically by Dexter Hamilton, 28, of Brooklyn, at the Belleville Pike and Sellers St. Police said Hamilton was found to have a $955 MV-document warrant from Ridgefield Borough. He was arrested on that and summonsed for careless driving, and the Ridgefield PD was notified. July 28 Vice officers, on the 600 block of Kearny Ave. at 5:20 see KPD page

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‘O brave new world . . . .’ By Karen Zautyk

launched Pokemon Go game that is sweeping the world. ore evidence (as if we needed any) that Humans, their eyes glued to the maps on their smartthe world is going phones, are wandering hither mad: According to the peoand thither in search of Pokeple who keep track of such mon creatures, hoping to a things, new parents have “capture” a record number. begun naming their babies Problem 1: The hunters ofafter Pokemon characters. ten do not watch where they For girls, the names Eevee, are walking and wander out Onyx and Roselia have been into traffi c. gaining in popularity, while Problem 2: The traffic inAsh is a new choice for cludes some cars operated by boys. (I suppose I shouldn’t morons who are playing the mock this, because I just game while driving. found out there is also a Do yourself a favor and Pokemon character called Google “Pokemon car crashKaren.) es.” While Eevee, Onyx, Roselia As for the players on and Ash, are not excruciatfoot, two men in California ingly weird, I will not be suraccidentally walked off a cliff prised if, a few years from a couple of weeks ago. You’d now, pre-school classes are filled with kids named Gorm, think one of the duo would have noticed they were nearSnattle, Squirtle, Geodude, Jigglypuff, Igglybuff and Wig- ing the edge. Luckily, they survived, reportedly with glytuff. And more than one only “moderate” injuries. Pikachu. The name game appears to (Perhaps there should be a be an offshoot of the recently Pokemon character named Lemming.)

photo. That’s the main gate at Auschwitz, bearing the sentiment “Arbeit Macht Frei” -- roughly translated “Work shall make you free.” (A sick joke if ever there was one.) To think that Pokeman Go chose a concentration camp as a place where cute little characters could be hunted is nothing less than obscene. I cannot even think of a word to describe the sort of mindless person who would actually play the game there. Where would they look Wikipedia for Pikachu? In one of the gas chambers? In an oven Washington and Arlington Now, you might be wonin the crematorium? Would dering what the photo on this National Cemetery. Comthey be having “fun”? page has to do with Pokemon plaints have been filed, so Are the younger genthe programmers may have Go. The answer is: Everyerations (the prime game removed these locales by thing. fanatics) that ignorant of now. But the fact that these, Last week, my colleague history? Are they that ignoand others equally inapproRon Leir touched upon a rant, period? Or worse, do priate, were chosen in the disturbing problem with the they simply dismiss history, first place is more than mindgame -- the fact that among and the existence of evil, as boggling. the maps players can follow irrelevant to their selfi sh, It is frightening. are of sites such as the 9/11 egocentric lives? The game site that shocked Memorial at Ground Zero, If so, God help them, and us the most is the one in the the Holocaust Museum in everyone else.

Cop’s fear: ‘vilification for something I do’ By Capt. Timothy Wagner Kearny Police Department Special to The Observer I recently gave the following response to a friend on Facebook and my comments seemed to have a perspectivechanging impact on many of the people who read it. In light of recent local and national news articles, I am submitting it to give a glimpse into how quickly and iniquitously a good officer can be transformed by the traditional and social media into a “racist murderer” who must be brought to “justice.” I hope this passage allows the reader to step into my shoes and feel the fear of

officers who want to serve honorably, but know that they can be swept up in a story of half-truths without being allowed a voice to challenge their accusers. Quietly, one of my biggest fears as a police officer is that I might have to do something ugly for the community and then suffer vilification by America without an opportunity to explain myself. My family, on the other hand, fears more that this will create hesitation in me that will lead to my demise. Years ago, I chased a guy alone, on foot, into the Kearny meadows. He was running

from a serious head-on crash for reasons unknown at the time. I caught up to him as he was beginning a bad job of hiding among the weeds. I got him out at gunpoint into a clearing and put him face down on the ground. I was a very new officer and had a million things running through my head. I was also out of breath, dripping sweat and feeling the sickening weakness and stomach drop of a post-adrenaline dump. I had just run in the heat in all my gear, polyester uniform, and a vest that feels not unlike a lead vest a dentist throws on your chest before your teeth

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get X-rayed. Recalling police academy training, I thought it best to hold the man at gunpoint until a backup arrived before handcuffing him. I was afraid that if he fought or pulled a weapon while mine was holstered to facilitate handcuffing, I would be at a disadvantage. To head off any confusion, I calmly told him to stay where he was and that I was awaiting a second officer before we did anything else. All of a sudden, he starts getting up — mind you I’m 10 feet away pointing a gun at him — and now I’m screaming for him to get down. I was

even motioning down with my free hand in case he didn’t speak English and trying to remember if I knew how to say “get down” in Spanish. In this split second, I couldn’t fathom why a person would not listen to a cop pointing a gun at him. Was he going to come at me, run away, grab a weapon? I didn’t even know who he was or why he ran. The man doesn’t listen to me. He gets to his feet, makes eye contact — but totally disregards me. He reaches behind his back with his left hand as see COLUMN page

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west on Wilson Ave., north on Windsor St. (against the flow of one-way traffic), west again on Bergen, north KEARNY – on Belgrove Drive, east on his is the sort of story that cries out for Midland Ave. to Schuyler Ave., south on Schuyler, mugshots, but, alas, west on Oakwood Ave. and we cannot provide them. then south on Ivy St., all the Both of the alleged perps way down to and across the are juveniles, whose identities are protected. However, Bergen Ave. intersection -- where (surprise!) Ivy St. we can share their sagas, which are separate but strik- becomes a dead-end. Faced with the choice ingly similar. of stopping, or crashing The first began at 2:30 a.m. into the fence on the side on July 23, when Kearny of Franklin School, the Police Officer Andre Ferdriver chose to stop, police nandes reported a 2009 said. BMW travelling west on Since Fernandes had Bergen Ave. near Chestadvised headquarters of his nut St. “at a high rate of whereabouts through the speed.” As he began to folentire pursuit, back-up units low it, police said, it accelwere waiting in the area to erated and turned south on assist. Kearny Ave., with “screechThe driver, a 17-year-old ing tires and a large cloud Newark male, was arrested of smoke.” (Readers might now like to and charged with eluding, reckless driving, imconsult a map of Kearny.) proper passing, driving the Police said Fernandes, wrong way on a one-way with patrol-car lights flashstreet, failure to observe ing and siren wailing, contraffic-control devices and tinued to pursue the speedbeing a permit-holder in ing Beemer as it turned

violation of the hours of operation permitted to a permit-holder. (Driving between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. is prohibited). While the youth was at HQ , the KPD contacted Hudson County Juvenile Intake, which advised that he could be released to this mother -- which he was. The second saga (don’t put your maps away yet) started about 6:30 p.m. last Thursday, July 28, after Officer Richard Carbone reported that a 2013 Honda Civic ran a red light at Midland and Kearny Aves. When Carbone attempted to pull the vehicle over on the 500 block

of Kearny, police said the driver feigned compliance but then immediately accelerated. Police said the Civic then led the patrol car, lights on and siren wailing, south on Kearny, west on New Lawn Ave. -- where the fleeing driver ran a stop sign -- south on Belgrove Drive, west on Fuller Place and then south on Fuller, where (surprise!) it becomes a dead-end. Rather than surrender, this driver reportedly tried to make a K-turn, but Carbone blocked him in. According to police, he turned out to be a 16-year-

old Kearny male and the Civic turned out to have been reported stolen from Evesham Township. (That’s down in Burlington County.) The teen was charged with eluding, receiving stolen property, possession of drug paraphernalia (rolling papers), careless driving, running a red light, being an unlicensed driver and operating an MV while in possession of an open container of alcohol (Four Loko). Hudson County Juvenile Intake was contacted and this time advised that they would remand the arrestee to the Youth House -- which they did.

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were too elusive to shut them down. “Again, these are highly intelligent and sophisticated criminals who seek to cause havoc and destruction in the cyber world,” he said. “It is definitely a sign of the times. … Forensically, it’s so hard to nail these guys. … I would like to thank all heads of departments and the town’s residents for their patience and understanding.” Ayala reiterated that none of the website’s contents contained sensitive or confidential information which, if hacked, would compromise the privacy of the town’s agents and/or employees. According to Harrison CFO Gabriela Simoes Dos Santos, the town has paid $7,562 so far this year for website services. It has, thus far, received no billing for the work on the hacking issue, she added. – Ron Leir

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Out-of-towners nabbed in car burglaries P NUTLEY – olice in Nutley have arrested two men in connection with dozens of burglaries to autos, Det. Sgt. Anthony Montanari, the public-information officer of the Nutley Police Department said last week. Police gave the following account of how the arrests happened: At approx. 6:40 a.m., Wednesday, July 27, headquarters received several calls about two males acting suspiciously in the area of Hillside and Vreeland Aves. When officers arrived, they said they stopped and detained two males matching the description callers gave, later identified as Rashawn Vaughan, 19, of Passaic, and a 16-year-old accomplice from Elmwood Park.

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and the juvenile were charged with multiple counts of burglary. Police Director Alphonse Petracco said a growing number of out-of-town criminals are coming to Nutley, making it incumbent upon the NPD to keep residents safe. Chief Thomas Strumolo said he and the director have alerted residents of the crime spree and requested their

assistance. Heeding that suggestion, he added, vigilant residents “saw something, then said something.” “Our officers were able to blanket the area, and made an immediate apprehension, ending a three-day explosion of burglaries,” Strumolo said. Strumolo commended Lt. Gregory Damurjian and Officer Jonathan Lopez for their quick apprehension, as well

as Det. Cmdr. Capt. Gerard Green, Det. Sgt. Michael Padilla and Dets. Thomas Perrota and James Baunhuber for their orchestrating of interviews, investigation, charging and jurisdictional notifications. He said a collective effort between all divisions, ranks and the community prevented an ongoing crime spree. – Kevin Canessa Jr.

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Man charged in assault, Aviary architects robbery of older woman A 67-year-old woman was the reported victim of a strong-arm robbery on St. Mary’s Place late Friday, July 30, the NPD reported. Police said they were called to St. Mary’s Place when they got a call that a woman was assaulted and robbed. The woman told police she was attacked from behind and her purse torn from her arm. The suspect was described as a man dressed in all black. After the alleged robbery, police said the suspect fled in a dark SUV. Police were able to locate the victim’s cell phone (which had been in her stolen purse) with the assistance of her wireless carrier

and determined the phone was in a Walgreens parking lot on Main St. in Clifton. Nutley and Clifton police converged on that location and found Anthony Randazzo, 31, of Mahwah, behind the wheel of a 2003 Chevy Envoy (which had also been stolen, out of Fairlawn). Officers said they observed the victim’s purse and identification on the front seat. When the officer called victims phone, it, too, was located within the vehicle. Randazzo was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters where he was charged with seconddegree robbery, possession of CDS and paraphernalia. He was transported to the Essex County Jail in lieu of $75,000 cash bail, police said. Police Director/Commis-

sioner Alphonse Petracco said the NPD’s having fewer cops on patrol than other local towns may have been a contributing factor to this robbery — and a rash of car break-ins over the last few weeks. “(This) indicates sure signs that having fewer police than surrounding communities is catching up to us,” Petracco said. “The next few years, I am committed to adding more police to our department in an effort to ensure there are more officers on the street — keeping everyone safe.” Police Chief Thomas Strumolo commended all officers, detectives and dispatchers who worked quickly to locate the phone and make an apprehension. – Kevin Canessa Jr.

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Mayor Raymond Kimble and the Township Council present Family Movie Night with a screening of the Disney Pixar film “Inside Out” on Tuesday, Aug. 16, at Belleville Municipal Stadium. Approximate start time is 8:45 p.m. Enjoy the movie with free popcorn, cotton candy and more. Bring a blanket. No chairs or pets are permitted on the turf field. The rain date is Wednesday, Aug. 17.

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The Harrison Blue Tide Soundwaves will offer a summer music concert Wednesday, Aug. 3, at 7 p.m. at the HHS auditorium 401 Kingsland Ave. The concert is part of the Summer Music Academy and is directed by Daniel Osorio and Danny Conde. Admission is free. ••• The Harrison Lions Club conducts free vision screenings for children ages 1 to 6 during National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 2, in Harrison Library Park from 6 to 9 p.m. •••

Holy Cross Church hosts a trip to the Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, Sunday, Aug. 7. A bus leaves from Holy Cross School at 10 a.m. Coffee is served at 9:15 in the school basement. For reservations, call Joan at 973-481-2434 or for Spanish speakers, call Maria at 973-481-4799.

Ages 6 to 8 are welcome at School Age Art at 1:30 p.m. Students will work independently, but caregivers must remain in the building. No registration is needed, but seating is first-come, firstserved. And ages 9 to 14 can partake in Cool Age Art at 4 p.m. Students may sign in and work independently, Kearny The Kearny Public Library, but must provide a working phone number of a parent or 318 Kearny Ave., hosts these caregiver. No registration is upcoming programs: required but space is limited. • A free weekly yoga class • Martina Nevado teaches a for adults meets Thursdays free children’s sewing workat 10 a.m., through Sept. 1, shop for kids in grade 5 and in the Reading Garden. Parolder on Thursdays at 10 a.m., ticipants should bring their through Aug. 11. Students own mats. In the event of use a mini-sewing machine inclement weather, classes will be held in the lower-level to make items like a tote bag and a summer hat. Each class assembly room. is about 90 minutes. Classes • Desiree Mills presents are limited to 10. Call 201Wednesday Summer Art Days, now through Aug. 17, on 998-2666 to register. For a listing of all library the lower level of the Main programs, visit www.kearLibrary, as noted below: Preschool Art for ages 3 to nylibrary.org. ••• 5 meets at 11 a.m. One parThe Presbyterian Boys & ent or adult caregiver per Girls Club, at 663 Kearny child must stay in class to Ave., is open during August participate. No registration on Tuesdays and Thursdays is required but seating is from 7 to 9 p.m. for basketlimited and will be based on ball, dodgeball, wiffleball, availability. Plan on arriving kickball, gymnastics, bowlearly.

ing, bumper pool, air-hockey, football, arts and crafts, ping pong and electronic games for ages 8 to 15. Adult staff supervise. Remaining summer trips, chaperoned by Kearny adults, include: a Mets game (Aug. 10) and a Jersey Jackals game (Aug. 17).

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Helping Exceptional People sponsors an arts and crafts fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Columbian Club Hall, 194 River Road. To rent a table Lyndhurst or space, call Maureen at 201The Health Department 446-2280. Inside tables cost is collecting new, non-draw$35 while those outside cost string backpacks and new and $25. There will be food for gently-used school uniforms purchase and a 50-50 drawfor the upcoming school year. ing every two hours. HEP is a Glue sticks, dry-erase marklocal group that fundraises on ers, pens, and three-subject behalf of area organizations notebooks are also needed. that provide programs for Donations may be dropped those with special needs. off at the Health Department, ••• 253 Stuyvesant Ave., weekdays The Senior Activity Center, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through 11 York Road, hosts a summer Sept. 12. Parents and/or bash bingo on Friday, Aug. guardians with children in 5, from 8:30 a.m. to around 1 p.m. Participants will enjoy a need of school supplies are continental breakfast, lunch asked to contact the Health and a series of bingo games. Department at 201-804-2500 For more information or resto schedule a pick-up. ervations, call 201-998-5636. ••• ••• The Humane Society The Senior Harmony of Bergen County, 221-223 Stuyvesant Ave., has a supply Club hosts a trip to Resorts, of both canned and dry dog Atlantic City, on Thursday, food for anyone having a hard Aug. 18. For reservations or time feeding dogs because of information, call Florence at unemployment or any other 201-991-3173.

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Thursday Garden Concerts continue in August at KPL The Kearny Public Library will present a Summer of Thursday Garden Concerts in the Main Library Reading Garden space on two dates in August. First, on Thursday, Aug. 4, at 5 p.m., The Passion of Spanish Music will perform. International concert violinist David Podles covers the Cha Cha, Tango, Samba, Merengue, Paso Doble, Mambo and Bolero. Travel with him through Argentina, Brazil, Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Mexico. A flamenco dancer will dazzle you with her execution of the dance. Next, on Thursday, Aug.

11, at 2 p.m., it’s The B.D. Lenz Band. Mix together the styles of Pat Metheny, Mike Stern and Stevie Ray Vaughn and you have the recipe for contempo-jazz guitarist/composer Lenz. The New Jersey native has played guitar since his early teens, is a graduate of Musicians Institute in Los Angeles, and has studied with such masters as Mike Stern, Vic Juris and Charlie Banacos along the way. Lenz has released eight recordings as a leader featuring greats such as Randy Brecker, Will Lee, Joel Rosenblatt and Mark Egan — and his music has been featured in

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BELLEVILLE – wo months after the tragedy, a 19-year-old Bloomfield man has been arrested on a charge of vehicular homicide in connection with a fatal collision on Belleville Ave. in Belleville in May. Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray and Belleville Police Chief Mark Minichini announced last Thursday, July 28, that Alan Faynzilberg had been taken into custody earlier that day at his home. Authorities said Faynzilberg was driving on the avenue at approximately 8:30 p.m. last May 27 when he crossed into oncoming traffic, crashing head-on into a vehicle operated by Luis Davila, 33, of Belleville. Davila suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at Clara Maass Medical

In addition to vehicular homicide, Faynzilberg has been charged with aggravated assault for the severe injuries sustained by his girlfriend, who was a passenger in his car, authorities said. He reportedly was also injured in the crash, which published accounts said occurred on the 500 block of Belleville Ave., between Cottage St. and S. Franklin Ave. On Thursday, July 28, SuECPO perior Court Judge Marysol Alan Faynzilberg Rosero, sitting in Newark, Center. ordered Faynzilberg held on According to his obituary, $350,000 bail. Davila was born in Bayamon, The investigation is active Puerto Rico, had lived in Beland ongoing. Anyone with leville for two years, and was information is asked to conemployed as a driver for Estes tact the Essex County ProsTrucking of North Bergen. He ecutor’s Office Homicide/ was described as “a devoted Major Crimes Task Force at family man” and “friend to all,” and his survivors includ- 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-8477432. ed his widow, Elizabeth, and -- Karen Zautyk two sons, Gregorio and Luis.

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ENRICHMENT from budget, of $45,000 previously used for stipends for the older students as a “Learn to Earn” incentive in favor of expanding to include lower grades. Administrators felt that high school seniors and juniors would pick up income from summer jobs. “Anyone who wants to come to the program can be admitted,” Heberling said. “The program is strong and the kids are excited to be here.” While participation is voluntary for grades 6 to 12, “for the younger ones who are struggling academically and need more instruction,” however, “we have them come,” Heberling said. Students split their time between working on deficiencies in math and literacy skills to try and achieve appropriate grade-level proficiencies and special projects where the teacher serves as a guide but the students work independently or as part of a team to achieve a goal. Children in grades K to 3, for example, developed social skills by interacting as a group to develop a brownie sale to benefit the Humane Society. The kids figured out what ingredients they needed, the measurements, developed a shopping list, did the mixing and baking – everything but the slicing of the final products. In prior summers, firstgrade teacher Donna Thompson recalled, the kids created

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LEFT: Donnie mingles with sixth- and seventh-graders. RIGHT: Younger kids get ready for sale of brownies they made.

charity projects to benefit St. Jude Children’s Hospital, St. John’s Shelter/Pantry in Newark and last year, they fund-raised on behalf of a local family burned out of their home. Second-grade instructor Colleen Barnhill and kindergarten teacher Kimberly Dolaghan said that the youngsters fare well when they’re given an opportunity to experience learning in a more “relaxed” setting. In the freedom of “less structure,” said kindergarten teacher Jennifer Malefsky, “we’re able to see how excited the kids are.” Fourth-graders used duct tape, paper clips and paper to create bookmarks of their own design to sell and are donating the proceeds to an organization that distributes children’s books to doctors’ offices. Sixth- and seventh-graders were doing fund-raising for an area animal shelter and col-

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conditions in overpopulated shelters and puppy mills, dogs deployed for fighting and on backyard breeding of dogs. and creating power-point presentations which each group then offered to their classmates. Grades 8 and 9 were combining to create a color brochure promoting the virtues of Harrison, said eighth-grade language arts teacher Kim Magdalena. “They had to make phone calls to schedule interviews with people from the town, like the mayor, the library,

police and fire departments, the community center, the principal and vice principal at Washington School, stores and restaurants,” Magdalena said. “We had a local realtor come in and talk to them about purchasing a home or renting in Harrison,” she added. In some cases, the kids used the internet to get facts on certain topics but ran into a hitch for a while when they discovered that the town website was inaccessible after it had been hacked. Ultimately, Magdalena said, the plan is to bring the completed brochure to a town meeting and persuade local officials to “adopt” it as an official municipal document. Grades 10 and 11 worked on a task that blended science and art by developing a stopmotion/animation project. As a sort of culminating activity, a group of 50 kids from grades 5 to 12 representing different school music ensembles will be performing in a public concert Aug. 3 at 7 p.m. at the high school in tandem with a fund-raising bake sale run by the high school band Soundwaves.

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QP survives, gets new AD, new grid coach The Queen of Peace alumni wanted to be heard by the Archdiocese of Newark and let out a roar worth more than $1 million that will keep the beloved and beleaguered high school open for at least for another two years. With that enormous show of generosity from donors, QP remains open and with that, the school’s administration is full steam ahead for the 2016-2017 athletic campaign. The school has enlisted the services of Chris Brock, who becomes the full-time athletic director this week. And the school’s fall sports will take the field this season. The most important of which is football. And the football team took the field for early practices Monday under the tutelage of new head football coach and old wrestling coach Scot Weaver. The 55-year-old Weaver, who was an assistant grid coach last year under former coach Jim Kelly, has decided to take on the head football coaching duties in addition to his role as the school’s powerful

wrestling coach. “My objective in taking the football job is to insure that the program remains in place,” Weaver said. “I developed a great relationship with the football athletes last year and at the end of the season last year, they made a statement by stating there would be a mass exodus if I wasn’t the head coach. If that happened, then the program would die.” With that, Weaver sat down with principal John Tonero. “We had a meeting and I just put it right out there,” Weaver said. “I told him that the kids wanted me to be the head coach. I really wasn’t interested in the position, but I had to do this. If there was not going to be a program, then my son (Damian) wouldn’t have a place to play high school football. He’s the deep reason why I’m coaching football. I talked to my wife and we all agreed that it would be a good thing.” So Weaver will coach his nephew Matt Chimento this season and see VIEW page

ake no bones about it. Alexa Teixeira and Julia Viscuso are the best of friends. Both Kearny girls are 13 years old and are headed into the eighth grade at Kearny’s Lincoln School. They laugh alike and smile alike. They hang on each other’s next word like it is a scripture from above _ and then comment on it, sealing in with a hug and some laughter. Teixeira and Viscuso also share another passion — the sport of soccer. Both girls play youth soccer for the famed Thistle program, Teixeira an outside back, Viscuso a left forward. So it was only natural that the two would together attend the Just Kickin’ It Soccer Camp for both boys and girls at Kearny High School recently. However, the two young ladies, who aspire to be Kearny High soccer players for camp director Vin Almeida someday, attended the camp for different reasons. “I learned how to properly handle the ball,” Teixeira said. “I learned that there are different areas of the foot and where to kick the ball on the foot to get distance and touch. It definitely helped me.” “I learned a lot of different skills, like what trends to use to get around defenders,” Viscuso said. “I had a lot of fun.” That’s all Almeida wanted to hear. The head girls’ soccer coach at Kearny wanted the 75-or-so pupils to have a good time in the summer swelter. “It’s interesting because you get different levels of excitement with the kids,” Almeida said. “Kids are just looking to learn a few things and enjoy

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Julia Viscuso (l.) and Alexa Teixeira are having the time of their lives at the Just Kickin’ It Soccer Camp at Kearny High School last week.

themselves. I think we’re able to do both by the end of the week. We want them to have fun.” Almeida said that 95% or so of the campers are from Kearny, so that makes the week even more enjoyable, knowing he’s getting a head start toward the future. “It’s fantastic,” Almeida said. “Day by day, you see that the kids are having so much fun. This group is really into it and that makes it so much more fun for us.” Almeida is blessed to have a good supporting staff, a group that includes his once and future players. Pat Pontoriero is a wizard working with the younger kids, ages 5 through 7. “He’s so great with the kids,” Almeida said of Pontoriero,

a native of Nutley who now coaches in Nutley. “He should be a comedian.” John Rusek, the top assistant coach with the boys at nearby Harrison, handles the age group of 8 and 9 year olds. “John is able to share his experiences with the kids,” Almeida said. “I know they’re getting the best that’s out there for the summer. Every time I look over at them, they’re all learning and having a good time.” Almeida gets to supervise the older kids, but the ones that are not high school age — just yet. “I’m right at home with those kids,” Almeida said. “It’s a different challenge for me. see SOCCER next page

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I have to make things easy and fun.” Almeida likes the idea that his players chip in with their assistance and advice. “I push the girls to be faster and think faster,” Almeida said. “I allow them to become more comfortable with each other. I think the camp helps the team’s camaraderie. I also like to reach the kids before they get to high school and let them see what it’s like to play in high school.” It’s an idea that 9-year-old Jayden Diaz liked. Heading into fourth grade at Franklin School, young Jayden likes playing soccer, along with basketball and baseball. When asked what she learned the most at the camp, Jayden replied, “Passing and dribbling the ball.” “I didn’t know that there was that passing in soccer,” Diaz said. “It’s been a lot of fun. I’d probably be sitting at home doing nothing. Now, I’m reading books.” Nine-year-old Brooke Vero

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LEFT: These two young boys are learning a quick passing drill together at the Just Kickin’ It Soccer Camp at Kearny High. RIGHT: The entire group at Just Kickin’ It, under the direction of Kearny girls’ coach Vin Almeida (far right) gets together for a camp shot.

of Nutley was one of the outof-towners. “I learned a lot of skills that I didn’t have before,” Vero said. “I love playing soccer. I love how it takes good concentration. I’m usually a center midfielder and I like the responsibility that comes with it. I learned a lot of different things that will help me play better.” Xavier Fernandez is only

six years old. You can just call him ‘Hav.’ “I have an older brother (Michael, age 10) who plays on a team,” said Hav Fernandez. “I want to be like him. This gives me a chance. I’ve learned passing, which is just as important as scoring. I also like being a goalie. I want to give that a try.” With that, “Hav” Fernandez had a pair of purple goalies

gloves to match his purple sort of shorts and shirt. It all came down to the longtime buddies Teixeira and Viscuso, inseparable since first grade, indestructible now. “”I love watching the little ones,” said Viscuso. “I was a little one once. I was a ball girl for Coach Almeida at the high school. It’s a given that I’m going to play in high school.” Teixeira has an older sister,

Karina, who played at Kearny and now plays at St. Peter’s University. She also has a cousin, Caitlin Lima, who played last year at Kearny. Teixeira is making it all in the family. “This all helps me get ready for when it’s my turn,” Teixeira said. It will be soon enough and when that time comes, count on Julia to be right there.

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his son Damian in two years. Older son Ethan is a phenomenal wrestler who is in eighth grade. But as the prominent fall sport is football and Weaver is the coach, so it means that there is an incredible amount of pressure falling on Weaver’s shoulders to make sure that the program remains afloat. “There’s definitely more pressure than I thought it was going to be,” Weaver said. “The school was closing. People were getting antsy not knowing. Players were wondering if they should transfer out, who’s staying, who’s going. I’ve been talking to parents to tell them of the vision the school has.” Weaver said that he met with “two of the most popular alumni” to talk about his plans for the football program. “They wanted to meet with me, wanted to pick my brain over where things are going,” Weaver said. “The alumni wanted to know that if they were going to jump into it, then they wanted to make sure that I was going to be there. I told them that I wasn’t just being self-serving as a wrestling coach. I wanted to be able to develop a good future for my sons. I also want to know what they’re doing with girls’ soccer, because my daughter Madison (Damian’s twin) plays soccer.” Weaver said that the Golden Griffins have had a solid average of 22 athletes at practice. “We could jump to 24-to-28 including freshmen,” Weaver said. “We’ve had a very good turnout. We’ve scheduled at least one sub-varsity game. We have some talented kids.”

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Scot Weaver is the eyes, ears and throat of the Queen of Peace resurgence this fall, as the long-time wrestling coach at the financially struggling school becomes the head football coach at as well.

One of those talented players is junior Yasin Peppers, the cousin of NFL and Playstation superstar Jabril Peppers. “We have some talented kids in the program, like Yasin Peppers, who will be touching the ball a lot more this year,” Weaver said. “He’s one heck of a player. We have some big kids, some good size. We just have to get the ball in the skilled positions arms.” Weaver said that the sport of football has always been a part of him. He’s just better known for wrestling, but he’s been a football player and coach since 1979. “I played at Kutztown University,” Weaver said. “I grew up as an assistant coach and coordinator for (Jim) `Chizzie’ Vuono at Lyndhurst and Mike Sheridan at St. Mary’s (of Rutherford). I just needed to show that I could be a head coach again for my sons. I love the game of football. I open up with Lyndhurst and I live in Lyndhurst, so it’s going to

be a strange scenario being on the sidelines there. If we pull off the first one, then we can put a competitive team on the field and if that’s the case, then we’ve hit a home run.” Weaver had some medical issues at the end of wrestling season, but those are behind him. “I’m back on my feet,” Weaver said. “My wife and I just spent some time in South Carolina, so we’re ready for the start of the football season.” Weaver knows how big he

has to coach this season. It’s far more than coaching a football team. He has the entire school on his broad shoulders. “I know that I’m under pressure,” Weaver said. “Why not take it on? I feel pretty healthy. My kids keep me active. I love the game and have learned with some of the best. It’s a great learning experience, learning from Chizzie, Sheridan, the late Jack Jones. Now, I have the reins of the entire program. It’s actually overwhelming.” But Weaver has never

backed down from a challenge. He was told that QP’s wrestling program was a nowin situation and he’s proved those skeptics wrong with championship seasons on the mat. “As long as my wife and kids support it, I’m fine,” Weaver said. “If we do well in football and compete, then the school will be fine. I understand the pressure.” And the administration knows the pressure they have placed upon Weaver. It’s now up to Weaver to thrive.

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Kearny United U15s reach national championship game By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer

Baltimore and won there. With the nation’s top eight teams all gathered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, two weeks ago to immy Harkes has been the convene for the youth national coordinator and coach for championships, Kearny Unitthe Kearny United youth ed won three times to advance soccer program for the past to the national title game, two decades. Harkes, whose brother John where they unfortunately fell, 3-2, via penalty kicks after two is a member of the United States National Soccer Hall of grueling overtime sessions. Needless to say, it was a Fame and was a major reason fabulous run for the local why Kearny was given the squad, advancing further than well deserved nickname of any previous Kearny United “Soccertown, USA,” during his team had reached. World Cup appearances, has “We never had been to the been coaching several of the regional finals,” Harkes said. Kearny United teams over the “This was the first time. I’ve years. been doing this a long time None was better than the and this was the first time. It current group he assembled was really great to get there.” for the 15-and-under season. What these youngsters had This current group not only to endure to get to the nationwon the New Jersey Cup as the top U15 squad in the state, al title game was nothing short but they also moved on to the of miraculous. First, Kearny United won Eastern Region 1 tourney in

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The Kearny United 15-and-under team, coached by Jimmy Harkes, went all the way to the national championship game, where they unfortunately lost to Las Vegas, 3-2 via penalty kicks.

18 consecutive regular season games to get to the New Jersey Cup winners’ bracket, then won eight straight playoff games after that to hoist the Cup as the state’s premier team. Then, as state champs, Kearny United went to the Region 1 tournament in Baltimore and had to face more

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adversity. “We played five games in three days in 100 degree heat in Baltimore,” Harkes said. “We had a 19-man roster and kept substituting in and out every 10-to-15 minutes. We were doing that with everyone. It was so hot that we had to keep doing the same thing. But we felt like we could beat anybody on any given day. We were that good.” It was also a team that un-

derstood where they were and what they were playing for. “We had a really good group of kids,” Harkes said. “It’s one of the best groups I’ve ever had. They knew their roles.” After winning the Region 1 title, Harkes had to do some major fundraising to send the team to the national championships. More than $10,000 was raised in a short period of time to help defray the cost of travel and lodging in Oklahoma. The Kearny United team was led by talented goalkeeper Marcelo Vargas, who was named to the All-Tournament team for the championship round. “He was very good in goal, very solid,” Harkes said of Vargas, who had Joao Ohmung as his backup. Ohmung stepped in for Vargas in the title game and kept Las Vegas off the scoreboard.

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The sweeper was team captain Nicholas Fiallas. “He played fantastic for us,” Harkes said. “He reads the game real well and he’s a pure leader. He’s very vocal. He’s just a very good player.” The stopper is Jerson Santander, who “was very solid every game,” according to Vargas. Marlin Rodriguez and Brian Miranda were the two remaining defenders. “They absolutely gave up nothing,” Harkes said. “They were a very good defensive group. We were able to move kids in and out and still gave up nothing.” Patrick Lettre is a midfielder who was named to the All-Tournament team. “He plays more of a defensive midfielder role, but he did a great job,” Harkes said of Lettre. Mike Buestan is another midfielder who was more of a

scorer and playmaker. “He was our leading assist guy,” Harkes said. “He is a left-footed player and used that powerful left foot to set up plays.” Manny Gomez started many games in the midfield. “He’s another playmaker,” Harkes said. “He scored the first goal in the championship game.” Ryan Silva was the team’s center midfielder and was named the Most Valuable Player of the tournament even in defeat. “He had a fantastic tournament,” Harkes said of Silva. “He was tough going through the lane, beating people inside and out.” Jose Molina is another midfielder. “He’s probably the most talented player we have,” Harkes said of Molina. “He wore the No. 10 for a reason. He’s one of the most talented

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players I’ve ever coached.” It is a tradition in soccer, an unwritten rule, that the team’s top playmaking midfielder dons the No. 10 sweater — and that distinction fell to Molina. Oscar Garcia is another midfielder who played more of a defender’s role. “He was pretty reliable for us,” Harkes said. John Carlos Pereyra was another playmaking center midfielder who scored a lot of goals for Kearny United before leaving to visit family in Argentina. “He did manage to knock in a few penalty kicks for us in the State Cup before leaving,” Harkes said. Connor Crispin, the younger brother of Observer

Female Athlete of the Year Amber Crispin, was another solid midfielder. Joseph Figueiredo was another midfielder and playmaker off the bench. Up front, the team had Austin Sweeney, who was tireless. “He did a lot of work for us,” Harkes said. “He was our workhorse. He scored a bunch of goals.” Sweeney also earned AllTournament for his hard work and dedication. Omar Sowe, the younger brother of former Harrison High All-State player Madou Sowe, was Kearny United’s resident jack-of-all-trades. “The kid is so talented that he can play anywhere,” Harkes said. “He’s a very good player. He was one of

the top players in the tournament. He could score goals, come back to play in the midfield and defend. He scored a hat trick in our win over Illinois and I had him in goal for our penalty kicks in the title game. He’s a great athlete like his older brother.” Needless to say, Harkes thoroughly enjoyed coaching this team. “It was a special thing for them and something they’ll never forget,” Harkes said. “It was fantastic. It brought back memories that I had as a kid. They really enjoyed themselves and I was happy to share it with them.” Collecting a total of 29 victories and a trip to Oklahoma is something that will last a lifetime.

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Kearny - 3 Family - Beautiful 3 Family w/ Bedrooms, Living Rm, Dining Rm, Kitchen, & Full Bath on Each Floor. All large Rooms. Sun Porch on 1st floor. Newer Roof & 2 Car Garage. All Separate Utilities. Asking $539,000

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Lyndhurst – 1 Family – Colonial w Entrance Foyer, 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bath, Living Rm, Dining Rm, Modern Kitchen w/ Center Island & Sliding Doors to Deck. High Semi-Finished Basement. Private Driveway. Asking $313,900

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KEARNY

NEW PRICE! Kearny – 1 Family – Colonial w/ Living Rm, Dining Rm, Eat in Kitchen, 3 Bdrms (2 Large), Full Bath & Walk-up Finished Attic. Basement w/ Rec Room, Laundry & Full Bath. Great Condition. New windows, New Roof & New Chimney. Fenced Backyard w/ Above Ground Pool. Asking $264,900.

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Kearny – 1 Family – Updated Cape w/ 3 Bedrooms, Dining Rm, 2 Full Baths, Kitchen & Nice Deck. Hardwood Floors, Central Air & 2 Car Garage. Basement w/ Large Rec Room & Laundry Rm. Asking $320,000.

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Kearny – 2 Family – 1st FL w/ 2 Bdrm, Modern Eat in Kitchen & Modern Bath. 2nd FL w/ 1 LG Bdrm. SemiFinished Basement w/ 2 Rm, Full Bath & Laundry Area. Fenced in Backyard. Separate Utilities. Asking $259,900.

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NEW LISTING! Kearny – 2 Family – Arlington Section - Both Apts Have 2 Bdrms, Living Rm, Dining Rm, Kitchen & Bath. Semi-Finished Basement. Driveway and 2 Car Garage. Asking $419,900.

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NORTH ARLINGTON: WELL MAINTAINED 1 FAMILY IN DESIRABLE SECTION. 3 BR, 1 FULL AND 1 HALF BATH. HARDWOOD FLOORS, NEW WINDOWS, NEWER ROOF, CENTRAL A/C, PRIVATE DRIVEWAY AND BUILT IN 1 CAR GARAGE! $309,500

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KEARNY: 2 FAM HOME TO BE BUILT! LARGE 50 X 100 LOT! 6 BR, 5 FULL BATH, HARDWOOD FLOORS, CENTRAL A/C, FULL FINISHED BASEMENT WITH FAMILY ROOMS, TWO CAR GARAGE! $759,900

KEARNY: 3 BDR, 3 BATH CONTEMPORARY HOME IN MANOR SECTION OF KEARNY! GREAT OPEN FLOOR PLAN! 1 FIREPLACE! CENTRAL A/C. FULL FINISHED BASEMENT W/ EXTRA ROOMS!! ATTACHED 1 CAR HEATED GARAGE!! $389,500

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KEEGAN from In his 34-page ruling, Bariso said that the NJSEA had a legitimate public purpose for taking the landfill, to generate revenues from tipping fees to pay for postclosure expenses like leachate collection and monitoring, not only at Keegan but at the 1D landfill at 1500 Harrison Ave. in Kearny. But in a prepared statement, Kearny Mayor Alberto Santos said he felt the court “erred on the law [because] this condemnation action impairs the NJSEA’s contract with the town to surrender the landfill for recreation uses on June 30, 2016. “The U.S. Supreme Court has held that the Constitution imposes a much higher standard of the state when it impairs its own contracts. That standard requires that the contractual impairment be ‘necessary to serve an important public purpose.’ “Unless that standard is met, the state lacks a valid public purpose to proceed with an eminent domain action. What the NJSEA is doing is clearly not necessary for postclosure of the landfill. A proper accounting will show that the NJSEA’s gross revenues from the Keegan landfill since 2010 exceed $150 million. In other words, more than sufficient funds have already been generated for post-closure costs [estimated at $30 million for Keegan spread over multiple years]. “At the end of the day, all we want is what was promised to us by [NJSEA predecessor N.J. Meadowlands Commission] officials at a public meeting held in Kearny back in 2005 [when we were told] that the town would get ‘a 9-hole municipal golf course … plus ballfields …. Or, it can be a whole series to complement Gunnel Oval, soccer fields, baseball fields and tennis courts ….” But the court rejected the town’s arguments. Kearny claims it was promised $3 million by

the NJMC to develop those facilities after the closure of the landfill. Then, this year, after the NJSEA had announced its intention to keep the landfill open, the authority offered to buy the land from the town for only $1.88 million, Kearny’s complaint said. Moreover, the town griped, when the NJSEA sought an extension of the Keegan lease through 2020, it “maintained that Kearny had the obligation to fund post-closure activities, a notion contrary to the lease terms and NJDEP findings.” Ultimately, Kearny asserted, this is a case of the NJMC/NJSEA not living up to its promises — an argument that the court rejected wholesale. The NJSEA countered that when it first proposed at a 2014 public hearing to extend Keegan’s operation — and thereby meet its statutory mandate — by raising the height of the mounds, from 60 to 100 feet (something it has yet to do), it got no complaints from Kearny. Just doing its job Moreover, the NJSEA said, the existence of a lease agreement “does not foreclose NJSEA from exercising its right to eminent domain.” Bariso found that the “NJSEA may acquire property through condemnation where it is necessary for any of its projects,” including “providing for solid waste disposal.” In fact, the judge wrote, the case presented by NJSEA shows “conclusively that … Keegan … is an extremely vital landfill in northern New Jersey, and its closure at this time would have drastic and deleterious effects on the surrounding communities and their taxpayers ….” This is true, Bariso concluded, because Keegan “is the only landfill” that accepts construction and demolition debris in northern New Jersey, because its use “is vital during natural disasters,” because its closure would cost the Passaic

Valley Sewage Commission more than $8 million between now and December 2019 — a cost that PVSC would pass on to its customers and because NJSEA relies on Keegan revenues to pay for “post-closure obligations” at other landfills in the meadows district. As for Kearny’s “bad faith” claim, Bariso wrote, “Kearny’s reliance on statements and other oral representations made before the lease agreement was entered is immaterial [since] … any prior oral statements cannot be relied on to alter the written agreement.” Bariso wrote: “Kearny has … failed to present clear and convincing evidence that NJSEA’s true purpose for condemnation is an attempt to avoid its contractual obligations pursuant to the lease agreement,” especially, he added, as NJSEA has demonstrated that [its predecessor agency] spent approximately $25 million to … construct a leachate collection system and containment wall around the entire landfill, acquire adjacent land and build two sewage pump stations to move the leachate to the PVSC [treatment] facility.” The condemnation action, Bariso noted, was initiated by NJSEA happened “only when it was served with a notice to quit [by Kearny].” The authority’s determination that it was better off in an ownership position versus a tenancy is a “choice [that] belongs to NJSEA; in this circumstances, this court cannot substitute its judgment for that of NJSEA.” Any financial obligations contained in the lease agreement — such as the $3 million payment due Kearny — will be decided by the commissioners in the condemnation proceedings, Bariso said. NJSEA was represented in the lawsuit by James Stewart of Lowenstein Sandler LLP of Roseland while Gregory J. Castano Jr. of Castano Quigley LLC of Fairfield appeared for Kearny.

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obituaries@theobserver.com Mary Rosamilia Mary Rosamilia (nee Casciano), of Harrison, died on Monday, July 26, at Alaris at Belgrove, Kearny. She was 93. Funeral services were under the direction of the Mulligan Funeral Home, Harrison. A funeral Mass was held at Holy Cross Church, Harrison. Her interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. To send condolences to the family, visit www.mulliganfh. com. Born in Newark, Mary resided in Harrison for most of her life. Prior to her retirement, she was a clerk for the Harrison Senior Citizens Center for 18 years. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Rosamilia, in 1977. Surviving are her beloved daughter, Antoinette and her husband Thomas McDonough; two loving grandchildren, Thomas McDonough and Kimberly Huaranga; and four cherished great-grandchildren, Anthony, Giuliana, Tommy and Kyla. Eric M. Helms Eric M. Helms, of Brick Township, formerly of Harrison, died suddenly Monday, July 25, at his brother’s home in Clifton. He was 24. Arrangements were under the direction of the Mulligan Funeral Home, Harrison. A funeral service was held from the funeral home. His cremation was private. To send condolences to his family, visit www.mulliganfh. com. Born in Belleville, he resided in Harrison for most of his life before moving to Brick five years ago. He worked for Missing Link Fence, Brick, as an installer. Surviving are his parents Linda Helms of Brick and Robert Helms of Florida; his brothers Timothy and Robert, both of Clifton; his paternal grandparents Irene and Russell Helms, of Kearny; and his aunts Susan Doran and Sharon Rebimbas. He is also survived by several cousins. Moreen Martha Hay Moreen Martha Hay (nee

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Forfar), 70, of Hardwick, died Thursday, July 28, in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Kearny, Moreen attended St. Cecilia’s High School, where she excelled at girls’ basketball. Moreen worked at St. Mary’s Hospital in Passaic, where she was proud to be the first unit secretary. She later worked for Dr. Joseph Moriarty as an office manager in Passaic. She leaves behind her husband and best friend of 52 years, Robert Hay, and their two daughters and their husbands, Moreen and Eric Myers and Suzanne and Jeffrey DiNome. She was the sister of Margaret (Wayne) Smalley of Jacksonville, Fla. She also leaves behind her beautiful grandchildren whom she adored, Allison, Dylan, Ryan, Danielle, Joseph, Nicholas and Matthew, and her cherished nieces Meaghan and Kathleen. Moreen was predeceased by her parents Maureen Sherry Smith and William Forfar, her grandmother Martha Sherry, and grandson Norman. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to St. Jude Children’s Hospital of Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice in Newton. Arrangements were by the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny.

In lieu of flowers, kindly make a donation to the ASPCA. Gilbert ‘Gil’ Vazquez Gilbert “Gil” Vazquez, 79, of Whiting, formerly of Kearny and North Arlington, died July 16 at home. Arrangements were by the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, Mr. Vazquez lived in North Arlington and Kearny before moving to Whiting five years ago. He was the beloved husband of 54 years of Lena Seeley Vazquez. Father of Robert (MeLane) Vazquez, Debra Simon and Richard (Marybeth) Vazquez, he was also grandfather of Robert, Tyler, Abigail, Andrea, Gabrielle, Ryan, Isabella and Michael. Mr. Vazquez was one of 14 children born to Felix and Angela Vazquez.

Camile ‘Bubie’ Nardone Camille “Bubie” Nardone, 75, of Nutley, formerly of Kearny, died July 16. Arrangements were by the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. Born in Newark, Camille lived in Kearny before recently moving to Nutley. Camille was a toll collector on the Garden State Parkway for 17 years. She was the beloved mother Lawrence T. Reidy of Teresa Nardone (Dave Lawrence T. Reidy died July Cocola), Gina Marie Arena 26. and Gerard Nardone (TamHe was 86. my).. Sister of Donna Rullo, Born in Newark, he lived Anita Gesek, Angela Riley, Tony most of his life in Kearny before Carratura and the late Mary moving to Manchester in 2002. Lou Suppa and James CarraVisiting was Thursday, July tura, she was also grandmother 28, at the Armitage & Wiggins of Natasha, Jessica, Dominick, Funeral Home, Kearny. A serAngelo, Kate, Nina, Anthony vice took place Friday, July 29, and Nicholas. from the funeral home. Burial In lieu of flowers, donations was in Arlington Cemetery, Prayer to St. Jude Kearny. Most holy apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend Lawrence was the husband of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you univerof the late Doris (nee McKay), sally as the patron of difficulty and of desperate cases, of things almost despaired of Pray for me, I am so father of Laura Silva (Vichelpless and alone. Make use, I implore you, of that tor) and Keith Reidy (Anparticular privilege given to you to bring visible and nmarie), brother of Marian speedy help where help was almost despaired of. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may Desjardin, Barbara Hoyle and receive the consolation and help of heaven in all my the late Martin, James and necessities, tribulations and sufferings, particularlyDonald Reidy, Shirley Stickle, (make your request here)-and that I may bless God with you and all the elect throughout all eternity. Jean Napolitano and Thomas I promise you, O blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful Sweet. Also surviving are his of this great favor, and I will never cease to honor you grandchildren Stephanie, Keith, as my special and powerful patron and do all in my power to encourage devotion to you. Amen. Krystina, Victor and Casey and H.A.B. his great-grandson Cameron.

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to the American Cancer Society In lieu of flowers, donations or any of the Kearny Recreation will be at the funeral home. Department programs would be appreciated. Joao R. Batista Joao R. Batista died at home Shane Mazol July 30. Shane Mazol, 26, of Syracuse, He was 78. N.Y., formerly of Kearny and Born in Covilha, Portugal, he Harrison, died July 17 at home. lived in Newark before moving Arrangements were by the to Kearny in 1987. Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Visiting is Tuesday, Aug. 2, at Home, Kearny. the Armitage & Wiggins FunerBorn in Newark, Shane lived al, Home 596 Belgrove Drive, in Kearny and Harrison before Kearny. Mass will be celebrated moving to Syracuse, N.Y., three Wednesday, Aug. 3, at 11 a.m. years ago. at St. Cecilia’s Church, Kearny. He was a cook at various res- Entombment is in Holy Cross taurants in the Syracuse, N.Y., Cemetery, North Arlington. area, most recently at the Gem Joao was a retired plant manDiner. ager for X-L Plastics. He was a He was the beloved son of member of the Portuguese CulDavid Mazol and Elizabeth Gra- tural Association of Kearny and ziano and stepson of Kathleen Centro Cultural “Of Serranos.” Mazol. He was also brother Husband of Maria Lopes of Cynthia DeRose (James), Batista for the past 56 years, he Michael Nodarse, and Brian, is also survived by his children Haleigh and Erin Mazol. The Teresa Kelusak (Paul) and John grandson of Joan Graziano and Batista (Michele) and his grandthe late Michael Graziano and sons Christopher and Paul. the late Judith and Dennis MaIn lieu of flowers, kindly conzol, he is also survived by many sider a donation to the Make a nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles see OBITS page and cousins.

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BELLVILLE BELLEVILLE 1 BR Garden Apt., located on Garden Avenue, laundry facilities on site, 1 parking space, nice quiet location, $925/month, 1 1/2 months security, no pets. Please call Joanne at (973) 699-3146 BELLEVILLE 1st fl. of 2 family. 3 BR, Large kitchen, LR, Central AC, 2 parking spots, no pets. $1650/month + $1,650 security. HT not included. Avl. Sept. 1st. (973) 751-5171.

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KEARNY Arlington Area, 1 BR renovated apts. in classic apt. building in residential area. Wood kitchen cabinets, stove, refridg. Ceramic tile floors. H/W floors throughout rest of apt. Ample closets. Laundry in building. Near NYC train & bus & mins. To highway. No pets. No smoking. $985/month + utilities. $1,477.50 security. Credit check and ability to pay required. $25 appl. Fee. Call or text (551) 226-0566.

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

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HARRISON 1st floor, 2 bedrooms, LR, kitchen. Close to PATH. $1200/ month. 1-1/2 months se- KEARNY 4 BR’s, 2 Baths, curity. Separate utilities. Central Air, H/W floors No pets. (973) 388-8916. throughout apt. W/D hook-up. 11 ft. ceiling. Storage room separate HARRISON New duplex avl. Backyard. $2,400/ Harrison apt, 3 bed- month. 1 month security. rooms, two big LR’s, 3 Avl. Sept. 1st. (201) 213Full Baths many closets, 4409 or (973) 485-9713. parking space included, 3 minutes walking to NJ path train. Avl. Septem- KEARNY 1 BR apt. HT/ ber 1st $2,500/month.1 HW included. Elevated 1/2 months security building. Laundry facil917-346-7736 or 917- ity on premises. $995/ 776-9915. month,. Call Sofia after 3pm 201-998-3516 or HARRISON spacious 1 see super after 3pm 654 BR apt. HT/HW includ- Elm St. Apt Basement 1. ed. Electric separate. $1,100/month. 1 month security. (862) 367-3800. KEARNY 1 BR . HT/HW included. From $950/ month. See super 6 KEARNY Woodland Ave. Apt. 1, or call after 5pm 917-858KEARNY Newly reno- 8246 for appointment. vated, 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

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COLUMN from I’m screaming at him not to with my gun pointed at him. In a second’s time, I’m thinking, “This is it. Do I wait to see the gun before I squeeze the trigger? If I wait to see the gun will I be too late?” I know from watching countless copkilling videos in the police academy that criminals often create confusion like this just before launching an attack. I actually squeeze the slack out of the trigger (and there isn’t much slack to squeeze) as the man pulls out a flash of black from behind his back. It’s his wallet and he holds it out in front of him. Just then, my sergeant runs up and tackles the guy, snapping me out of intense tunnel vision. Why would he do that? Why wouldn’t he say anything to me? Why was a wallet so important as to risk death? I made the right decision that day because of the outcome, but had it been a gun, I might not be here today. This was a young black man in his late teens or early 20s. When we got him inside the police station, we found out he was a minister’s son and had been driving the church van. He ran, and didn’t listen to me, because he was drunk and had crashed head-on with a family in a minivan. He cared more about getting away than about his safety. He gave me his wallet because in his drunken haze, it made sense to him to produce his license. I was a white cop who almost shot a young, un-

armed black man for giving me his wallet. Moreover, he was a church-going person whose father was the pastor. When we had the young man handcuffed, I turned around and realized that there was a group of construction workers behind a building taking in the whole scene. I had such tunnel vision from adrenaline and fear that I hadn’t even seen them right near us. This was before cell phone videos, but I’m sure it’s plain to see that above and beyond the tragedy inherent in any killing, this could have been a perfect storm for me. I would not be able to tell this story to the media due to public information policies and the legal constraints of the active investigation that would immediately follow. The news could have said that a white cop killed an unarmed black youth for having a car accident and I wouldn’t be able to stand up and scream, “No, it was because he wasn’t listening to me and I thought he was going to kill me!” Would anybody care what I said anyway? When I was a paramedic, people used to ask me how I could function around such blood, gore and sadness. My answer was that I really didn’t think about it at the time it was happening. I looked at the situation in a sterile way, very technically, and acted as trained. What are the signs and symptoms? What quick actions do I have to take to help this person in a hurry? There was no time to dwell on the rest of the

details. It’s the same with being a cop. I never thought about race for one second until well afterward when the perfect storm scenario was realized. All I saw at the time was a person who ran, started complying, and then inexplicably stopped complying, did not speak and reached behind him to a place where people conceal weapons. I was focused on the threatening elements of the situation and trying to translate it through the lens of my training. I would have done that whether it was a black man or a white woman — both could have hurt me. Many people around Kearny know me and what I’m made of. I’m not a racist cop or a bad apple, but if I had squeezed a sixteenth of an inch more that day, the world would have branded me as such. I’d have no recourse despite doing exactly what I was trained to do and breaking no laws in the pursuit of a man who broke many. This situation could happen to me again today and today I might not wait to see a wallet. This is what scares the hell out of me. If you know and trust me or any other police officer, please continue to support law enforcement by giving the same benefit of the doubt to other officers that you would give to us. Those officers do not have the luxury of telling their side of the story on TV just as I wouldn’t. Yes, we have bad apples, but just because a white cop shoots a black citizen, it doesn’t automatically make him one of them.

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of the Vietnam War and was a member of the American Legion Post 282, Harrison. He was predeceased by his John ‘Jack’ Kochell wife, Margaret (nee Wood) John “Jack” Kochell, of Har- Kochell. rison, died at home on July 27. Surviving are his children, He was 78. John and his wife Annette A funeral service will be Kochell, and Kevin Kochell; held at the Mulligan Funeral two brothers, George Kochell Home, 331 Cleveland Ave., and Edward “Moose” Kochell; Harrison, on Tuesday, Aug. 2, three grandchildren, Christine at 10 a.m. Friends may call on and her husband Christopher Tuesday from 8:45 a.m. His Williams, Danielle Kochell and interment will follow in ArJohn Kochell II; three greatlington Cemetery, Kearny, with grandchildren, Kendra, Joseph military honors. and Christopher Jr.; and many For directions or to send brothers and sisters-in-law, condolences to his family, visit nieces, nephews and cousins. www.mulliganfh.com. Born in Jersey City, he was Irene S. Reed a lifelong resident of HarriIrene S. Reed (nee Sharples), son. He worked as a machine 75, of Kearny, died July 29 at assembler for Acrison, Inc., in the home of her daughter DebMoonachie for many years be- bie. She was surrounded by fore retiring several years ago. her loving family. He was an Army veteran Visiting was from the Armit-

age & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny, on Monday, Aug. 1. Burial was private. Born in Jersey City, Irene lived most of her life in Kearny. She was a customer-service representative for Weight Watchers in Paramus for 30 years. Irene was an avid reader and a volunteer at the Kearny Public Library. She was also a former member of Knox Presbyterian Church in Kearny. She was the beloved mother of Donna MacDonald (late Hugh), Debbie Comer (Danny) and Amy Acer (Neill). The sister of Joseph “Jody” Sharples, Laura Quegan, Susan Sharples Zito, Thomas and Jack Wright, Jane McAllister, Marilyn Bowley and the late Ann Binder, Thomas “Tim” Sharples Jr., and Ed and Jack Bowley, she was also the grandmother

of Danah, Karah (Tony), Hugh (Laura), Joshua Sr. (Robyn), Connor and Abigail. She was also great-grandmother of Mikalah, William, Joshua Jr., Jack, Emmah, Harper, Mia and one on the way. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kearny Public Library would be appreciated.

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George Mandes George Mandes, (Mandarkas), of North Miami Beach, formerly of Harrison, died last month in Florida. He was 83. Born in Andros, Greece, he was the beloved husband of Anna (nee Carnegis) for 63 years. He will be missed by his daughters Marie Prokos and husband Bill, Christine Bzdek and husband Stanley, Angie

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