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Kearny preps for 150th birthday By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent

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MAIN PHOTO: Maj. Gen. Philip Kearny, for whom the Town of Kearny is named. INSET: Gen. Nathaniel Norris Halstead, founder and chairman of the Township of Kearny in 1867. Kearny became a town in 1896.

KEARNY — The Kearny Sesquicentennial Committee is laying out an ambitious agenda for celebrating the town’s 150th birthday next year: a big concert, historical musical production, lecture series, Civil War camp and more, stretching from April to November 2017. But it has yet to project what it will cost to throw the party. Whatever the cost, it looks like it will be pay as you go. The committee, chaired by Mayor Alberto Santos, is hoping that the guests coming to the start of the extended party will bring sufficient gifts – of green – to cover the expenses. For a start, it has scheduled a fall 2016 golf tourney as a fundraising vehicle for which the proceeds are intended to be used for future anniversary-related events. Santos said: “My goal is not to use town money and to plan see 150TH page

Sept. 11 marked with 2,996 flags at St. Stephen’s

patrol leader of Troop 305, had a discussion with the Rev. Joseph Mancini, pastor of St. Stephen’s KEARNY — Church, Kearny, and the two As the world paused to mark decided to lay 2,996 American the 15th anniversary of the TerFlags on the great lawn outside ror Attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, one St. Stephen’s Church, along the Kearny Boy Scout had an idea Washington Ave. side. of a unique way to mark the day. The number of flags repreSo Tom Gingerelli III, the senior sents the unofficial number of By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent

souls lost on that fateful day of 15 years ago. “We are placing flags on the lawn of St. Stephen’s Church to remember the deceased members of our nation,” Gingerelli said. “It is here where Kearny residents can come to see that when the community unites we can show our support to the

millions affected by Al-Qaeda’s attacks on our nation on Sept. 11, 2001. The Scouts of Troop 305 have chosen this location because of a steel girder cross taken from the remains of the twin towers. This Cross contains a little piece of each person injured or killed that fateful day. The Scouts would like

everyone in Kearny to come to this site and leave a little thing behind when they leave. Not material items but, hope. Hope for the end of violence, hope for these men and women to never be forgotten, and hope for their deaths to never go in vain.” See photos of the flags in today’s issue on page 27.

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By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – A recent uptick in armed robberies reported in town the last few weeks is stirring Harrison authorities to preventive action. The two most recent incidents “occurred within minutes of each other and only a couple hundred feet apart by the same crew,” said HPD Det. Lt. David Doyle. They unfolded in the early morning hours on Sunday, Sept. 4: One involved a gas station and the other, residents returning home. Although it took a while to put all the pieces together, it turns out, according to Doyle, that the Delta station in the 500 block of Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. South was hit initially. Police said the attendant told them that, at about 4:30 a.m., a small red BMW SUV, possibly an X3 model, with four black men inside, pulled into the station next to one of the pumps. Three men, all in their early to mid-20s, got out, one holding a small black handgun, another grasping a larger silver gun with both hands and he was then hit on the head with the handle of the smaller gun and ordered to turn over all the money he had in his pockets, police said. At the same time, he told police, the third man entered the attendant’s shack and removed 10 packs of cigarettes and 50 packs of cigars with a total value of about $140 plus about $300 in cash. The robbers then fled in the BMW, south on Rodgers Blvd., the attendant told police. Moments later, police responded to the 300 block

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of Essex St. on a report of an armed robbery at that location, just a short distance from the Delta station. There they were met by a man who told them that three men in a maroon BMW X5 or X3, newer model, had just robbed him and his wife at gunpoint as they were exiting their vehicle which was still occupied by the couple’s children, ages 4 and 1, in the rear seat. One of the suspects, described as black, 5-feetnine, medium build, wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt, dark jeans and a black mask covering the lower part of his face, was brandishing a black Uzi-style machine gun with wooden hand grips. The other two suspects inside the BMW were described only as black males. The victim told police he last saw the suspects’ car heading east on Essex toward Frank E. Rodgers Blvd.

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South. A search of the area by the HPD was unsuccessful and all surrounding towns were alerted via a SPEN (State Police Emergency Network) broadcast about the incident and given a description of the suspects and their vehicle. After further discussion with the victim, police said they learned that at about 4:10 a.m., he had purchased cigarettes at the Lukoil gas station at Rt. 21 and Bridge St., where, as he was leaving the station’s convenience store, he noticed a maroon BMW X5 or X3 idling in the station parking lot. That vehicle, he told police, did not have a front license plate but had a temporary tag affixed as a rear plate. After buying the cigarettes, the victim related, he drove to his Essex St. residence, parking on the north side of

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the street, and immediately after exiting his vehicle, he spotted the same maroon car, from which two men got out while a third man remained in the driver’s seat. Doyle said police surmise that after spotting the victim at the Lukoil station, the suspects – who may have planned to rob that station – decided, instead, to target the victim. The victim told police that one of the pair that had just exited the BMW placed the Uzi-style gun to his head and ordered him to, “Give it up,” at which point he turned over several pieces of jewelry valued at more than $10,000. The gunman also demanded his car key which the victim said he provided, police said. After taking another piece of jewelry valued at $1,300 from the victim’s wife, the see ROBBERIES page

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1 teachers contract settled, 2nd stalled By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent BELLEVILLE/EAST NEWARK — Public school teachers in Belleville will be going back to their classrooms with a new contract … finally … while those in East Newark will not. Back on May 12, negotiators for the Board of Education and the Belleville Education Association concluded a “memorandum of agreement” listing terms of a new labor pact. But after those terms were incorporated into the formal contract agreement, representatives for both sides never got around to putting their signatures on the final document. At the Aug. 22 Belleville BOE meeting, Patricia Dolan, the board’s vice president, said: “We are ready to sign the teachers’ contract; however, the teachers haven’t signed it.” Belleville Superintendent of Schools Richard Tomko said that having both sides’ signatures was essential to making sure that the board and the union had the same information in hand because in the prior contract, it turned out that each side had different versions of what the parties thought they had agreed on. And until both parties sign off on the document, there really isn’t a new contract in place, he said. Union President Michael Mignone, reached while on vacation out-of-state, emailed The Observer his take on the situation: “It is unclear to me why some of our education leaders are attempting to create a façade that our association is holding up the implementation of our current contract. “In reality, the signing of the printed copy of our contract is nothing more than a formality. Although such signing has never been past practice, the BEA is willing to conform to this new practice but has made clear to both Dr. Tomko and the BOE that our contract has been ratified by both parties … and therefore, all signed MOAs should have been honored upon such

ratification.” The verbal skirmishing ultimately ended last week when representatives of the union put their John Hancocks on the dotted line, according to Mignone. The May 12 MOA provides that the new contract will run, retroactively, from July 1, 2015, through June 30, 2018. For the first year, there will be no pay increase but “lateral movement and longevity will be retroactive.” The second year calls for a 4.5% increase inclusive of normal step increments and the third year, a 2.7% increase, also including increments. Among other changes listed, any employee with 15 years or more service may upon retirement receive terminal pay on the basis of sick leave and both the BOE and BEA “agree to meet and mutually develop a sick leave bank.” Also, “in the event there are insufficient volunteers, the Principal will assign teachers” as hall monitors. Also, “effective July 1, 2017, every effort shall be made to provide elementary teachers a minimum of one prep period per day.” In East Newark, meanwhile, the public school teachers’ contract expired June 30, 2015, and thus far, negotiations between the teachers’ union and school officials have been inconclusive, according to Patrick Martin, principal/superintendent of the borough’s single elementary school. “There is disagreement over raises,” was how Martin characterized the holdup. Both sides opted for mediation last spring and last met on Aug. 1, Martin said. “It’s been difficult to schedule additional sessions since then because of summer vacations.” There are 23 employees – 22 teachers and the school nurse – represented by the East Newark Education Association. Martin said the borough teachers, whose current starting pay (B.A., first step on the salary guide) is $38,000 a year. It takes 23 years to reach maximum pay, $87,215 (B.A. only). “Our employees are among

the lowest paid in the state,” Martin said, “and our per-pupil cost of educating a student -- $14,001 – is the least amount spent in the state. The aver-

age per-pupil tuition cost in New Jersey stands at $19,652, he said. “Despite the fact that the borough’s socio-economic figures are about the same

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KPD: Arrests from A to Z-z-z-z KEARNY — This week’s blotter is topped by two sleepyheads from Hoboken who reportedly opted to take an earlymorning snooze in a car -- its engine still running -- on Midland Ave. Police said Officer Dominic Dominguez spotted the 2000 Honda Civic sitting in the westbound lane of Midland at Schuyler Ave. at 4 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 4, with the driver apparently asleep at the wheel. Closer investigation by Dominguez and backup Officer Michael Gontarczuk revealed that the front-seat passenger was also in dream-

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a police officer and, like his buddy, obstructing the administration of law. Giovine, who reportedly had become “agitated and threatening,” was additionally charged with harassment, and on a $100 contempt warrant from Jersey City. ••• Other recent reports from the Kearny police blotter included the following: Aug. 30 At noon, Officer Jordenson Jean spotted a 2006 Pontiac parked halfway into the street and blocking traffic on Oaksee KPD page

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wood Ave. near Kearny Ave. As he watched, police said, Marie Donoghue, 48, of Kearny, entered the car, put it in reverse, hit a parked Chevy and then began to leave the scene. Jean stopped her. According to police, her speech was slurred, she appeared to be staggering and she admitted having taken medication earlier in the day. Following FSTs, she was deemed to be under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs and was charged with DUI. A search incident to arrest reportedly produced an unlabled pill container holding seven oxycodone tablets, one morphine pill, one Xanax and half an alprazolam. Donoghue was additionally charged with possession of a prescription drug not in its original container, careless driving, leaving the scene of an accident and failing to report an accident. ••• Four days after it opened, B.J.’s had its inaugural shoplifting suspect -- and the award goes to: Christian Garcia-Carretero, 38, of Kearny, arrested shortly after 9 p.m. by Det. Neil Nelson. Police said the detective observed him enter the store, exit several minutes later, remove some packages from his pants and place them in a plastic bag. Nelson’s attention had been drawn to this individual because he had already been developed as a suspect in thefts from another local store, police said. When confronted, GarciaCarretero was allegedly found to be in possession of four three-packs of HB ink cartridges, with a total value of $343. At headquarters, police said, he confessed to two other thefts, Aug. 19 and 21, at Radio Shack, where cell phone signal boosters were taken -- and he was charged with three counts of shoplifting. ••• While the preceding was occurring, Officer Chris Manolis was responding to a report of a suspicious person on Ogden Ave. There, he encountered Israel RosarioFeliciano, 32, of Newark, and arrested him on a $250 criminal-mischief warrant from that city. Newark PD was notified.

Sept. 1 At 12:30 a.m., Officer Jon Dowie pulled over an eastbound 2004 Infiniti for failing to keep right on the Newark Turnpike. After detecting a certain recognizable odor, he and Officer Chris Medina scanned the car and saw a plastic bag of suspected marijuana in the center console, police said. Driver Geremy Jackson, 26, of Jersey City, was charged with possession of pot/paraphernalia, possession of a CDS in a MV, and the original failure to keep right. ••• Officer Ben Wuelfing, on DWI roving patrol at 2:30 a.m., observed a 2011 Honda travelling north, reportedly in the middle of Kearny Ave. near Bergen Ave., and stopped it at Halstead St., with Officer Medina as backup. Police said they detected the odor of alcohol and noted that the driver was fumbling for his paperwork. Following FSTs, and an Alcotest at HQ , Rafael Azcona-Bueno, 55, of Kearny, was charged with DWI and careless driving. ••• Sgt. Michael Gonzalez, in ShopRite at 6 p.m., recognized one individual, ran a records check and found that the man indeed had a warrant: $250, from Harrison, for shoplifting. When the sergeant confronted him, police said, William Vega, 40, of Newark, was also found to be in possession of two new pairs of sneakers, apparently stolen from Marshalls. The footwear was returned to the store, Vega (who does not have four feet) was arrested on the warrant, and the Harrison PD was notified. Sept. 2 At 1 a.m., Officer Medina pulled over a 2006 Honda Civic he had observed travelling near Bergen and Schuyler Aves. reportedly without any lights (front or rear). Police said driver Mohammad Smadi, 34, of Kearny, produced an expired N.J. driver’s license that turned out to have been suspended. Following FSTs, he was arrested for DWI and also charged with the license and lighting violations and refusing an Alcotest. Sept. 3 A visibly damaged 2006 Acura with Pennsylvania plates caught the attention of Officer Dowie as it screeched along on a rim on Bergen Ave. at 3:45 a.m., police said. Dowie

followed it along Bergen, then Schuyler, and stopped it on the 200 block of Ivy St. With Officer Manolis and Sgt. Jack Corbett as backup, FSTs were conducted on driver Anthony Morales, 30, of Kearny, who was then arrested for DWI and driving while suspended. At HQ , police said, Morales became “defiant, threatening and profane” and was charged with refusing an Alcotest, along with careless driving and operating an unsafe vehicle. Passenger Shazmil Ward, 29, of Allentown, Pa., was also

arrested, on a $250 Jersey City contempt-of-court warrant, and later bailed himself out. ••• At 4 a.m., headquarters issued a BOLO for an “erratically driven” 2013 black Mercedes last seen travelling north on Kearny Ave. near Dukes St. Officer Gontarczuk found and stopped it at Grove St. Police said driver Raimundo Barboza, 38, of Caldwell, was unable to produce his license (because it turned out he didn’t have one). After FSTs, and an Alcotest at HQ ,

he was charged with DWI and the license offense. He reportedly also had two warrants, both for bad checks: North Arlington, $1,360 (full), and West Long Branch, $75. (Editor’s note: According to police, Barboza admitted he had “had one beer.” Commented one unnamed source, “Whatever happened to the he-men? ‘I only had three’ used to be the standard response.”) see KPD page

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‘One-man army’ of the Revolution By Karen Zautyk Have you ever heard of Peter Francisco? Thank you. I hadn’t either. But if you too answered “no,” you, like me, must not be familiar with all Revolutionary War history. Or be of Portuguese descent. I recently made Francisco’s acquaintance thanks to a wonderful series, “The American Revolution,” televised on AHC (American Heroes Channel). From it, I learned a great deal -- including the fact that I didn’t know as much about our fight for liberty as I thought I did. Peter Francisco was notable for two reasons: his courage as a soldier, and his size. At a time when the average man stood 5-foot-8, he was 6-foot-6 to 6-foot8 and weighed a reported 260 lbs., earning him such nicknames as the “Virginia Giant” and the “American Hercules.” (The broadsword he carried in battle was also a foot taller than most of the soldiers around him.) There is little documentation of his early childhood, but it is believed that he was born Pedro Francisco in the Portuguese Azores on July 9, 1760. A birth certificate thought to be his has been uncovered there. According to online bios, at age 5, he was found wan-

dering on the docks of City Point, Va. -- how he got there is a mystery -- and was brought to the Prince George County poorhouse. A Virginia judge, an uncle of Patrick Henry, took him into his family, raised and educated him. He eventually was apprenticed as a blacksmith. And in 1776, at age 16, he enlisted in a Virginia regiment to fight the Redcoats. Francisco went on to distinguish himself in numerous engagements throughout the Colonies, including the 1778 Battle of Monmouth in New Jersey. He suffered through the brutal winter at Valley Forge. His resume also includes action at the battles

of Brandywine, Germantown, Fort Mifflin, Cowpens, Stony Point on the Hudson River, Guilford Courthouse, along with numerous skirmishes. Tales of his courage in all these abound, but the incident which inscribed his name in legend occurred in August 1780 at the Battle of Camden in South Carolina. There, the British routed the American forces, but not Peter Francisco’s initiative. As recounted in an a 2013 article in the Journal of the American Revolution, “It is said that as the American troops withdrew, Francisco saw them abandoning an artillery piece [it was mired

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in mud] and wrenched the gun -- usually claimed to have weighed 1,100 pounds -from its carriage and carried it to a wagon so it could be saved. Another version of the same story is that Francisco pushed the entire gun carriage to safety.” Alas, the historian who wrote the article is a skeptic, for he continues: “I’ve never found primary documentation of either version, and until some surfaces, this story appears to be more myth than fact.” To which I say: Fie on historians and their “primary documentation.” The account of the Virginia Giant hoisting the cannon

on his shoulder was valid enough for the U.S. Postal Service to issue a commemorative stamp to mark the nation’s Bicentennial in 1976. That’s the illustration that accompanies this column. There is much more to the Peter Francisco story, and several biographies have been written about him. There is even a Society of the Descendants of Peter Francisco (he fathered six children). Francisco died in Richmond, Va., in January 1831, at the age of 71. Of appendicitis. This, after surviving bayonet and musket-ball wounds during his military career. After I watched the AHC documentary and decided I wanted to write about this hero, of whom I was completely in the dark, I called Kearny Mayor Alberto and asked, “Have you ever heard of Peter Francisco?” And Santos responded, “Of course. And so, I’m sure, has the entire Portuguese community.” Talk about feeling “Duh.” Well, at least I know about him now. I also learned that there is a Peter Francisco Park, with a monument to the hero, just east of Penn Station in the Ironbound section of Newark. It is now on my list of must-sees.

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BPD: Accused home. burglar nabbed BELLEVILLE – A Newark man linked to the burglary of a Smallwood Ave. residence on Aug. 17 is behind bars as a suspect in another attempted Belleville home break-in on Heckel St. Jermaine Ramirez, 22, has been charged with two counts of burglary. He is being held in Essex County Jail awaiting prosecution, having failed to come up with $30,000 bail, with 10% cash option, set by Municipal Court Judge Karen Smith. BPD Det. Capt. Dan Ward said police responded to a call from a Heckel St. residence last Thursday, Sept. 1, at 4 a.m. about a man attempting to climb in a window of the house. The intruder was half-way

address on the 600 block of N. Seventh St. in Newark, where he was arrested at 9:30 p.m. – just several hours after the attempted burglary. While he was being questioned by detectives, Ramirez reportedly admitted that he was the man spotted by family members inside the Smallwood Ave. house shortly be-

basement room, to alert them to his presence. The father reportedly had a brief struggle with the man before he ran out the back door. According to Ward, nothing was believed to have been taken from either residence. — Ron Leir

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inside, Ward said, when he was apparently scared off by the occupant and fled the scene. Police got a break in the case, Ward said, when investigators dusting the window picked up a print which led them to the suspect’s home

fore 6 a.m. on Aug. 17 where, according to police, the suspect had entered through a kitchen window and walked around the upstairs rooms where family members were sleeping. Police said that one family member roused by the intruder face-timed her parents, who were sleeping in a

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‘enough!’” Acosta told The Observer prior to the walk. “Enough of the hate. Enough of the violence. I wanted to do something about it and the idea of the walk came to be. Now I had no idea if I was going to be able to pull it off. But the idea was there — my partner Gerard and some of my friends decided we were going to do something about it — and we did it, and it’s just amazing we were able to pull it off in just about a week. “It really was a historical moment. I don’t know about you, but I can’t think of a time, ever, where a drag queen walked down Kearny Ave. in six-inch heels carrying the flag.” During the walk, Acosta raised more than $650 for those impacted by the Florida shootings. The money was sent to the official fund that disbursed money to the victims and their families. “We were so inspired by Eddie that we decided to create an award to recognize his efforts and those of another young activist, 14-year-old Siena Malmad, who organized Teen Pride — Gender Euphoria for this year’s Pride festival,” said Eduardo Baez, co-producer of Jersey City’s annual LGBT Pride Festival. “To accomplish what Eddie did in a short amount of time was no easy task. He saw a problem and took it upon himself to create a solution.”

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Legion sells post hall but won’t fade away By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – Bid farewell to a fixture in the Harrison firmament: American Legion Post 282 is shuttered – a casualty of dwindling membership and income. The two-story post hall, which dates from 1941, will soon fade from memory, likely soon to be replaced by a parking lot. Sitting on a 36- by-100-foot lot at 10-12 Patterson St., adjacent to Washington Middle School, the property was acquired last week by the Harrison Board of Education for $225,000, according to BOE attorney Michael Pichowicz. Pichowicz said that the board will probably tear down the building and expand an existing staff parking lot onto the site. Overnight, he added, it could be used by residents as overnight parking. Or, said BOE personnel director James Doran, the board may opt to develop the lot as play space for school children, “depending on our needs.” Meanwhile, the American Legion may be down – or coming down – but it’s

definitely not out, stressed the current post commander, Bob Gerris, who served as an Army Spec. 4 during the Vietnam era from 1974 to 1977. “We intend to still hold onto our charter and function,” Gerris said, by continuing to conduct monthly membership meetings and by participating in annual events like the Memorial Day parade, Veterans Day and Flag Day ceremonies. In fact, one of the post’s members – Korean War Army veteran (1950-1952) Ed Marshman Sr. – referred to as its “commander-emeritus” – was honored as this past weekend’s Harrison Fest as the Veteran of the Year. His son, Ed Marshman Jr., who served as an Air Force Sgt. E-4 from 1973 to 1977, is the post finance officer. “We’re not going anywhere,” was the way Gerris put it. “We’re just disposing of our property.” The Harrison/East Newark Elks has offered the use of their lodge on Harrison Ave. for meetings, said Gerris, adding that the Elks “have always been strong supporters of the Harrison Veterans Association.” Additionally, he said, the Kearny American Legion and VFW have also

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Harrison American Legion Post Commander Bob Gerris (l.) and “Emeritus Commander” Ed Marshman Sr. display post charter.

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‘15 W Picnic’ is Sept. 24 at Riverbank By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent KEARNY — Get ready to party like it’s 1968. Or 1978. Or even 1988. Why? Because the “Fifth Annual 15W Picnic for Those That Grew Up in Kearny in the ‘60s and ‘70s” is Saturday, Sept. 24, from noon to 6 p.m. at Riverbank Park on Passaic Ave. The picnic’s organizer, Sharon Dock McKeown, says five years ago, the concept came about as a result of a simple Facebook chat she was having with some of her friends. “We were just having a discussion and someone said ‘Let’s all get together,’” Dock McKeown said. “I said, ‘I’ll run it.’” And in a couple of days, I had 150 people say they wanted to go. The rest is history.” The picnic itself, while advertised as an event for

people who grew up in Kearny from the late ‘60s to around 1985 is really open to anyone with a Kearny connection who is 21 and older. Being 21 is non-negotiable — so if you’re thinking of coming with your kids, stop right there. Dock McKeown says this is necessary because beer and wine will be served as part of the picnic’s $42 cost, which includes plenty of food to be catered by the Thistle. There will be fish and chips, burgers, hotdogs — the usual outdoor barbecue fare. “We’re very strict about the age minimum,” she said. “We have to be for liability purposes.” Speaking of alcohol, as tempting as it might be, you can’t bring your own booze either — so leave your six packs, wine bottles and hard liquor at home. The food and drink will

also be supplemented by a 50/50. The winner gets 50% of the money raised, usually around $1,000 — and someone from Kearny who is in need will also get 50%. Each year since the picnic’s inception five years ago, Dock McKeown and her planning committee ensure the proceeds remain local — a few years ago, for instance, someone from Kearny who had recently had a heart transplant got the proceeds to help pay his absurd medical bills. If by chance the committee can’t find someone in need, the proceeds will be donated to the Make a Wish Foundation. “Chances of that are rare, though,” Dock McKeown said. “Unfortunately, there always seems to be someone in need.” All non-winners of the 50/50 should hold on to their tickets, too. After the grand-

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Belleville Here’s your chance to clear out the odds and ends from attics and basements and offer them to the general public. Belleville’s Township-Wide Garage Sale is set for Saturday, Sept. 24, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The rain date is Sunday, Sept. 25. All participants must register in advance with the township Finance Department by calling 973-450-3330 or 973-450-3340. There is no fee to participate. Participating households will receive free publicity. For more information, call either of the numbers listed above. Harrison Holy Cross Church sponsors a trip to Caesar’s Atlantic City Sunday, Sept. 18. A bus leaves at 10 a.m. from in front of Holy Cross School. The cost is $30. For information, call Joan at 973-8412434 or Maria (for Spanish speakers) at 973-481-4799. Kearny The Woman’s Club of Arlington meets Tuesday, Sept. 13, at 1 p.m. at the Girl Scout House, 635 Kearny Ave. Kaitlyn Cullen, a delegate to the Girls’ Career Institute in June while a junior attending Kearny High School, will talk about her experience. Hostesses for the meeting are Carolyn Gretchen, Karen Bell and Ruth Neuhauser. ••• Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 136 Davis Ave., begins a St. Jude Novena this week (Sept. 12) at 7 p.m., for nine consecutive weeks, ending Nov. 7. Also, the Triduum for the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows takes place Sept. 12-14 at 7 p.m. ••• Pathways to Independence hosts its 15th annual Walk-aThon Saturday, Sept. 24, at 10 a.m. in West Hudson Park, Schuyler Ave. entrance. Registration begins at 9 a.m. — or, register in advance by visiting Pathways at 60 Kingsland Ave., or by calling 201-997-6155. Participants

who raise $100 or more will receive a free T-shirt. For more information, contact Jeanette at 201-997-6155. ••• The Kearny Public Library, 318 Kearny Ave., hosts these upcoming events: • Another Indian cooking demonstration will be given by instructor Charu Jhalani on Tuesday, Sept. 13, at 6:30 p.m. Jhalani will make Aloo Tikki, a potato patty dish and Dahi Papri, a yogurt dish with potatoes, chatni and crackers. This free event will take place in the lowerlevel kitchen at the Main Library, 318 Kearny Ave. Seating is limited and will be first-come, first-served. Call the library at 201-9982666 for more information. • As part of its movie premiere series, the library offers a free screening of the newly released “Jungle Book” (PG/106 minutes) at 4 p.m., Friday, Sept. 16. This live-action Disney update of the classic animated film stars Neel Sethi and the voices of Bill Murray and Ben Kingsley. It will be shown downstairs at the Main Library, 318 Kearny Ave. Popcorn and light refreshments will be served. • Saturday Family Film Matinees resumes with “Captain America: Winter Soldier,” (PG-13/147 minutes), on Saturday, Sept. 24, at 10:30 a.m., on the lower level of the Main Library. Donuts and light refreshments will be served. This screening is free. ••• The Kearny Health Department has received its supply of the flu vaccine. Shots are free and available to Kearny and East Newark residents only. Bring proof of residency and Medicare information. Shots will be given at the Health Department, 645 Kearny Ave., on Friday, Sept. 30, from 3 to 6 p.m., for residents ages 18 and older and Tuesday, Oct. 4, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., for those 50 and older. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention

recommends all individuals ages six months and older get seasonal influenza vaccine (i.e., the flu shot), especially: • People ages 65 and older, with and without chronic health conditions • Residents of long-term care facilities • People ages 2 to 64 with chronic health conditions • Children six months or older who attend any licensed child-care center or pre-school activity • Pregnant women • Health-care personnel who provide direct patient care •Household contacts and out-of-home caregivers of children younger than six months. Paperwork can be picked up at the Health Department in advance or completed on the day of the clinic. Those younger than 18 or those who cannot attend the scheduled clinics should call the Health Department at 201-997-0600, ext. 3505 or 3500, for an appointment. ••• Kearny UNICO sponsors a fundraising bus trip to the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City on Sunday, Sept. 18. A bus leaves from the parking lot of Kearny Bank in Kearny at 8:30 a.m. Beginning at 7:30 a.m., refreshments will be served. For tickets, call Lou Pandolfi at 201-368-2409. Lyndhurst The food pantry at the Lyndhurst Municipal Annex, 253 Stuyvesant Ave., resumed regular business hours on Sept. 12. The hours are Monday through Thursday, 1 to 3:30 p.m. The pantry is available to Lyndhurst residents who must first show proof of hardship and residency at the health department. The Woman’s Club has volunteered to operate the pantry. ••• The Lyndhurst Department of Parks & Recreation sponsors the following

events: • See the Broadway comedy “The Front Page” on Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 8 p.m. Tickets for orchestra seating and transportation, are $102 per person. A bus leaves from Cleveland Ave. at 5:45 p.m. In the cast are Nathan Lane, John Goodman, Robert Morse, Holland Taylor (the mother from “Two and a Half Men”) and John Slattery. No more than four tickets per person. Call the Parks Department at 201804-2482 to reserve. • Journey to The Brownstone in Paterson for an “Afternoon in Italy” on Wednesday, Sept. 28. A bus leaves from the NJ Transit lot by ShopRite at 10:30 a.m. and returns by 3:30 p.m. Enjoy focaccia bread, Caesar salad, pasta, chicken cacciatore, two complimentary drinks, dessert, coffee, tea and soda while listening to the sounds of Frank, Dean and other Italian favorites. Tickets, including transportation, are $45. Call the Parks Department or email judyb@lyndhurstnj.org. • Want to see the Rockettes Christmas Spectacular? Parks & Rec wants to know if there’s enough interest before ordering tickets for the show on Monday, Nov. 14, at 2 p.m. Tickets for orchestra seats, including transportation, would cost $66 each. There is a four ticket per person limit. Call the Parks Department if you’re interested. • Take the bus to Resorts Casino in Atlantic City on Friday, Sept. 23, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The $25 ticket includes the bus ride and a $25 play voucher. Reserve a seat at the Parks Department, 250 Cleveland Ave. or call. ••• The Lyndhurst Elks Special Children’s Committee hosts a fundraiser at Boston Market, 491 Ridge Road, on Tuesday, Sept. 13, from 4 p.m. to closing. Proceeds will go the Special Children’s fund. ••• Mary Lou Mullins’ next

AC trip to Resorts is Sunday, Sept. 18, at a cost of $32. Call Mullins at 201-933-2186 for more details.

North Arlington The Senior Harmony Club sponsors a trip to Resorts Atlantic City on Oct. 6. The cost is $25. For reservations or more information, call Florence at 201-991-3173. ••• Queen of Peace Rosary Society sponsors an allyou-can-eat beefsteak and mini-tricky tray Friday, Nov. 4, at 6 p.m., at Knights of Columbus Hall, 194 River Road. Admission is $45 and includes one ticket sheet for small prizes, beef tenderloin on fresh-cut bread, familystyle salad, French fries, ice cream sundaes, coffee/tea, beer, wine and soda. For tickets, call Santa at 201-9980789 or email qprosarysociety@gmail.com. ••• Queen of Peace Knights of Columbus Council 3428 hosts its annual barbecue Sunday, Sept. 25, from 1 to 4 p.m., at the Columbian Club Hall, 194 River Road. All are invited to attend and enjoy a menu of barbecued hot dogs, hamburgers, sausages, chicken, extras and refreshments. There will be a door prize and a 50-50. The cost is $15 for adults, $6 for children ages 6 to 12 or $30 for a family of four (2 adults, 2 children) and free for kids younger than 6. Tickets are available at the Queen of Peace rectory office, the Columbian Club Hall or by calling 201-4632151. The Knights request the donation of a non-expired, non-perishable food item for their Food for Families Project. ••• Regularly scheduled meetings of the North Arlington Board of Health resume Wednesday, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m., at the North Arlington Senior Center, and on the first Wednesday of each month thereafter.

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With the funds from the sale of the building, coupled with the savings from no longer being saddled with costs for building maintenance and a club license, “we figure we can still operate at least over the next few years,” Gerris said. The post Auxiliary also

plans to continue its activities, he said. “Declining membership,” aggravated by the fact that “fewer people are serving in the military,” were the primary reasons triggering the decision to sell the post building, he added. Artifacts like the post charter, flags, plaques, photos and “shadow boxes” containing

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John McGuigan and Arthur Cassidy as senior and junior vice commander, respectively; John Blue as financial officer, Albert Rentschier as chaplain, Joseph Dowd as historian, George Tintle as judge advocate, John Carney as sergeant-at-arms and Peter Boyle as assistant sergeantat-arms. All were WWI veterans. The membership acquired the land for its present-day building in early 1941, purchasing the property from the estate of Peter Hauck, who owned the former brewery, part of which stood on the site. The post experienced its biggest growth in the late ‘60s, when it claimed around 170 members, according to Marshman Sr. and post adjutant Ted Clancy, who served in the Marine Corps during Operation Desert Storm as a Master Gunnery Sgt. and in the Reserves, 1977 to 2001, and ultimately it embraced

veterans of later conflicts including the Kosovo War in the late ‘90s where past commander Kevin Kochell fought. Today, of the 54 veterans remaining on its rolls, the post’s oldest living member, according to Gerris, is Leon “Moe” Niedzinski, a WWII veteran now in his 90s. The post, which has been a traditional sponsor of annual Police Officer and Firefighter of the Year awards, was known particularly during post-WWII years as a repeat state champion in annual Legion-sponsored post band competitions. Perhaps the biggest event the post will be remembered for is the annual Fourth of July picnic which, Marshman Sr. recalled, drew close to 300 attendees. Now it will be up to those faithful fifty-plus members to set the course for the future of the post.

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Schuyler Savings robbed ... again Same branch hit just 2 weeks prior By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent

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or the second time in two weeks -- exactly two weeks -- the Schuyler Savings Bank on Davis Ave. has been the target of a robbery. The first heist occurred Thursday, Aug. 25; the second, last Thursday, Sept. 8. And following last week’s crime, a Kearny police officer risked his life in an attempt to apprehend a suspect. Police said the lone bandit -- described as a white male, about 5-foot-9 and wearing a hat and a long-haired wig -entered the bank shortly after 5 p.m. and handed a note to a teller demanding cash. This was the same MO as in the earlier robbery, and in neither instance was a weapon was displayed. Authorities would not say if they believe the same individual was responsible for both hold-ups, nor was the amount of money taken revealed. The Aug. 25 crime occurred about 3:20 p.m., and that suspect was described only as a white

male, age 30-35, wearing sunglasses and a baseball cap. Among the KPD personnel responding to last week’s robbery alarm was Officer Steven Hroncich. Police said that while travelling on Schuyler Ave., only a few blocks from the bank branch, he noticed a northbound car operated by a man “dripping with sweat.” When Hroncich pulled the vehicle over, just south of Bergen Ave., he saw the driver reach for the floor mat and push what looked like a bag under the front seat. At that point, police said, Hroncich leaned into the car and tried to take the keys, but the motorist put it in drive and started heading north again, with the officer still halfway in the vehicle. Hroncich was dragged about 100 feet, into the CVS lot, where he managed to free himself. Despite the hazardous situation, police said he was uninjured. Further details were not available. The ongoing investigation of both robberies is being conducted by the KPD in conjunction with the FBI.

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within our means. … We, at this point, while planning the events, want to see how much we raise [from the golf outing] to determine our future financial needs.” If the committee can get the optimal participation hoped for with the Oct. 3 tourney at the Minebrook Golf Course in Hackettstown, it could be off to a good start. Councilwoman Susan McCurrie, a committee member who is organizing the day on the links, said the plan is to sign up as many as 144 duffers to play 18 holes during the 4 1/2 hours allotted to the Kearny contingent. Each player is being asked to pony up $125, which includes the golf fees and prizes, a cart, continental breakfast and lunch. “The golf course is charging us $4,500 for the day,” McCurrie said. If all 144 slots are filled, that would generate a total $18,000 in payments minus the $4,500 to the golf vendor, leaving $13,500 in proceeds, assuming there are no other expenses to be deducted. In addition, the committee is sponsoring a “post-tournament luncheon,” to be hosted by the Lithuanian Catholic Community Club on Davis Ave., at $50 a head, for which it’s hoping to draw between 150 and 200, McCurrie said. How much it will have to pay the LCCC wasn’t readily known but there could be some profits from this event. Plus, the committee is soliciting individual 150th anniversary “sponsorships” ranging from $100 to $5,000 with varying degrees of perks associated with each category of giving. Sept. 19, by the way, is the deadline for registering for the golf outing. McCurrie acknowledged that there’s been no crunching of numbers involved in plotting out the calendar of events but pointed out that the committee members are all “volunteers” with limited time available. “We’ll see what happens,” McCurrie said. If the committee runs short of cash, “we can always have more fundraising activities,” she added. Down the road, Santos said, the committee is considering paying an outside consultant “who has experience in

organizing and essentially carrying out special events as needed. We don’t have an employee in town who has the time to do that type of organization.” But that will depend on whether there is money available for that purpose, he added. Meanwhile, here is a general overview of what to expect as part of the anniversary observance, beginning next spring: A “Town Crier” at Town Hall will launch the official opening, according to Santos and committee member Julie McCarthy, a former Kearny Public Library director, sometime in late April – tentatively Thursday, April 27 – by announcing what’s to come as the celebration unfolds, followed by a concert in Town Hall Park. McCarthy, who is helping organize this event, said the committee is looking to engage the services of the 20-piece Silver Starlight orchestra, a Glenn Miller tribute band to present a medley of tunes from the post-Civil War era to the present, including several reflective of Kearny’s history. To that end, McCarthy said, Kearny High history teacher Michael Bayer has been enlisted to draft a “narrative” about the role played by the town since its incorporation in April 1867 that will be integrated with the music. Another event being planned is a lecture series on the town’s history that would be presented in various municipal buildings around Kearny, Santos said. Among the “four or five” speakers anticipated, he added, will be local Civil War historian Bill Styple, a particular expert on Gen. Phil Kearny, for whom the town is named. Light refreshments will be served at each venue. Also in the works, Santos said, is a re-creation of a “Civil War camp” to be set up along Belgrove Drive on the site of the Old Soldiers’ Home occupied by an estimated 40,000 veterans between 1887 and 1932 when the state closed it and deeded the property to the town. “The grounds of the Home occupied the entire hill which extended from the present American Legion and VFW halls, encompassing Veteran’s Field and beyond and it was believed to the second or

third largest in size in the country,” he said. “We are envisioning this project as a day-long event where citizens – especially young people – can go and see what it was like and ask questions,” Santos said. Executing the proposal will be daunting, the mayor acknowledged, “because assembling authentic Civil War re-enactors is an organizational challenge,” given the demand for such re-enactments around the nation. During the spring, the committee will be “working directly with the children in Kearny schools” on projects related to the town’s history, according to committee member Barbara Toczko, a retired

teacher and chair of the Kearny Museum, which, she said, will be “bringing in the New Jersey Mobile Museum” to Kearny – also in the spring. Together with the West Hudson Arts & Theater Co. (W.H.A.T.), the committee, Santos said, is hoping to produce, in September or October, a musical with rap lyrics – evocative of the Broadway musical “Hamilton” – whose contents will reflect “historical accuracy” about Kearny. The show will be presented in W.H.A.T.’s home at First Lutheran Church on Oakwood Ave. Civic and fraternal groups in Kearny will be holding individual events tied to the anniversary, Santos said.

“The committee is doing outreach trying to put that together.” And, he added, it is also working on organizing a day tour of local houses of worship, from the oldest known to those with unusual architectural features and/or histories. “We’ll also be doing a commemorative ornament like a miniature Town Hall replica that we will offer for sale,” he said. For a closing event, Santos said the committee is exploring the idea of a giant block party with food and entertainment at a location still to be determined. Further details will be posted as they become confirmed on the town’s web page, the mayor said.

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Red Bull Arena soccer match snubs Kearny By Jim Hague OGSMAR@aol.com It was five years ago when there was a big press conference at Red Bull Arena, announcing a goodwill gesture by the New York Red Bulls, allowing local soccer giants Harrison and Kearny to play their annual rivalry game at the magnificent new soccer facility. Imagine the excitement. Perhaps the two most historic and respected high school soccer programs in the state facing off in the shiny new Mecca of local soccer. What a great thrill it was for the players involved, but it was also a day for local soccer enthusiasts. It was a doubleheader, first the girls’ teams of the two schools, followed by the highly anticipated boys’ showdown. For the first matchup at Red Bull Arena, almost 4,000 fans attended. Needless to say, the excitement was overwhelming, as Kearny’s boys came away with a thrilling 2-1 victory, highlighted by the goal of the century, a 60-yard blast from Junior Batista. It marked Kearny’s first win over Harrison since 2006. Harrison won the two prior meetings in that time span. Everyone involved thought it was a thrilling day for local soccer. I wrote that the game “capped what was truly a magical afternoon at Red Bull Arena, the first-ever high school matches played at the local soccer palace. “More than 4,000 avid local fans attended the game (with the Kearny-Harrison girls’ contest as a prelim) and created electricity that is not found in high school soccer matches. Even the two schools’ respective marching bands were wailing away in attendance. There were chants all day, dancing in the stands. It was phenomenal to witness.”

Even the participants thought that the day was unbelievable. “All you do now is think about CONTACT JIM AT winning OGSMAR@AOL.COM the game and we’re all disapthe time. pointed,” “It’s going to be a great day Harrison head coach Mike for Harrison, for Kearny, for Rusek said after that game. everyone,” said Rusek, who “But there will be a time we is a native of Kearny and a can look back and throw up Kearny High alumnus. “I just a smile, thinking about this think it’s a great way for the game and this atmosphere. It Red Bulls to give a commitwas a great crowd.” ment to both towns. I know “The fans were crazy,” Baeveryone is looking forward tista said. “There was nothing to it.” like this before. I can’t even Kearny head coach Bill describe this. It was truly Galka was also excited about amazing.” that first opportunity five There were hints that there years ago. would be a Kearny-Harrison “It’s a great feeling to finally game at Red Bull Arena after get a chance to play here,” it was built in 2010, but those Galka said. “Everyone is excitchances went by the wayside, ed about it. It’s a great thing when the Red Bulls decided for soccer in this area and for that they didn’t want their the players, it’s an experience playing pitch to be damaged that will sit with them for by the high school players. the rest of their lives. FamSo it was postponed twice, ily, friends, soccer people are but then finally played - and all looking toward this game. it turned out to be well worth It’s always a good game and the wait. it should be this time. It’s Here was the sentiment at

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always an important game, but it has the added excitement of being in the best professional stadium in this country.” Two other times, including last fall, the doubleheader took place once again _ with similar enthusiasm and unfortunately for Harrison, similar results. Kearny won both the boys’ and the girls’ games both times. Now, there’s a doubleheader at Red Bull Arena slated for this coming Saturday, Sept. 17. Sure, Harrison will be playing _ but Kearny will not. Shockingly and embarrassingly, the powers-that-be at Harrison have decided to take it upon themselves to exclude Kearny from the festivities and invited other schools to participate. So the Harrison girls will play Secaucus, followed by the Harrison boys facing Union City. Wow, doesn’t that just excite you from the bowels of your existence? Everyone

and their mother wants to see Harrison-Union City, don’t they? Make plans for that one. Stop all you’re planning to do and make sure you get to Red Bull for that one, right? So how does this happen? How does Harrison get the right to determine who plays in the game, especially after it was believed that the game was the best thing for BOTH communities? A quick contact with Red Bull officials came up with “The event is a Town of Harrison match,” said a Red Bulls spokesman. “We have always left the opponent for the games up to the Town of Harrison and they made the decision to include Secaucus and Union City.” Oh, how sweet? Then what was all that community goodwill baloney between the two towns five years ago, complete with a press conference and glad hands. Heck, even the Red Bulls said that they were going to make annual donations to both towns. Each town was set to receive $5,000 from the Red Bulls. At last check, Kearny is still waiting to receive any monies from the club. But this game of goodwill became Harrison’s game just like that? Apparently so. “We selected Secaucus for the girls’ match at Red Bull because my girls’ coaching staff wanted to play a team that they could compete with,” Harrison athletic director Kim McDonough Huaranga said in a statement. “When we decided to change the girls’ opponent, we also decided to change the boys’ opponent. We usually see Kearny in county tournament play and didn’t think it was necessary to potentially play them twice in one season. With limited independent games on our schedule, we thought we would choose another team this year and see VIEW page

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went with Union City.” Here’s the problem. No one bothered to contact Kearny and tell them that they weren’t playing at Red Bull Arena this year. Sorry, Kearny, but you’re not wanted. “I absolutely felt like the game was also Kearny’s,” said Kearny athletic director John Millar. “When we set it up, it was supposed to be a yearly thing, an annual program. Red Bull saw how important the rivalry was to the soccer community that they decided to put the game in Red Bull Arena. Both schools were supposed to participate in it. No one said anything to us. We were never told once that we weren’t playing there.” I can see the girls’ game being changed. The girls’ game between Kearny and Harrison had become noncompetitive, with the Kearny girls dominating. No slap to coach Raphael Viana’s team, but they couldn’t keep up with the Kardinals.

But the boys’ game? C’mon now. Last year’s game was 5-1 in favor of Kearny, but it only got a little out of hand in the second half. The other two games were incredibly competitive. Millar is someone who has both played and coached in the rivalry. “This game goes beyond our kids, but they’re obviously first,” Millar said. “This game is so much bigger than the two teams playing. It’s two communities who have played for over 50 years. It’s about local bragging rights and such. There is no other rivalry in the game of high school soccer in the state of New Jersey than KearnyHarrison. Added Millar, “I remember the days of playing in JFK Stadium (in Harrison) and Harvey Field (in Kea rny). People who have moved away from the area come back for the game. It’s two local towns competing against each other. It’s really like having the chance to play baseball at Yankee Stadium, then telling you that

you can’t play.” Harrison director of personnel James P. Doran said that he didn’t know that “there was any controversy” involved with excluding Kearny from the Red Bull Arena game. “This was not done to slight Kearny,” Doran said. “We’ve had good relations with Kearny. This is only coming to my attention now. I like the Kearny-Harrison rivalry. But the Red Bulls were open to whomever Harrison wanted to play. We will have to take a look at it in the future. If we made a mistake to Kearny, we’ll apologize and extend the invitation for next year. It’s something that we have to take a look at.” There were rumors floating around that the real reason why Kearny was left out was because Millar refused to include Harrison in the Hudson County Bowling Tournament last winter. And Harrison had a good chance of winning the title. Imagine that? Bowling? It would come down to bowling as the reason why close

to 5,000 local fans were deprived of the best soccer rivalry in the state. It’s unheard of. It’s also too comical to even comprehend. Millar disputed that idea, stating as bowling chairman of the Hudson County Interscholastic Athletic League (HCIAL), he oversaw a tournament that included league members. Harrison is a member of the North Jersey Interscholastic Conference (NJIC). “Let’s hope that we can find a way moving forward that we find a way to have this corrected,” Millar said. “All we have to do is sit down and converse and make it happen.” But it’s not happening this year. Harrison is playing Union City. You can rest assured right now that there won’t be 4,000 people at Red Bull Arena for Saturday’s doubleheader, but tickets are still available at the Red Bulls box office. Rest assured that the people in attendance won’t be from Kearny.

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Lyndhurst boys’ soccer: Looking to step up By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer The Lyndhurst High School boys’ soccer team took a gigantic leap forward last year, posting a 15-5-1 record before falling to Parsippany, 1-0, in the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 2, Group II playoffs. Now, as Denis Jelcic begins his third year as the head coach of the Golden Bears, he is hoping to continue the upward trend of the program, which improved from six wins in Jelcic’s first year to 15 wins last year. “I think there’s a lot from last year we can build off of,” said Jelcic, who also coaches Lyndhurst’s hockey cooperative with Hackensack and Paramus. “We have a lot of returning players. The kids played a lot of soccer together in the offseason. They played in a spring soccer league together. It was a 19-and-under league, so they were facing guys much older. But that’s the only way to get better is facing older guys. I think it helped a lot. I watched a few of their games and they more than held their own. I was happy.” Jelcic was also encouraged by the turnout for the beginning of

the soccer season. “We had 35 kids come out and they were in fantastic shape,” Jelcic said. “The feeder program we have in town is tremendous. They get the kids to come in and they’re ready to go. They do a fantastic job with the feeder program. They know their soccer. They’re easy to work with.” Of course, there’s another reason for extreme optimism in Lyndhurst. “Sure, winning does help, that’s for sure,” Jelcic said. “People do tend to get a little more excited when you’re winning. But the commitment to the sport helps as well. We have a ton of kids who are committed to soccer. This is coming along. The kids all help each other out. It’s fun to watch, because they all get along.” The goaltending duties for the Golden Bears are being shared by a pair of seniors in Gino Glover and Milton Rua. Rua is the returning starter in net. Glover has never played before. “Gino is very athletic and just has that knack of being a goalie,” Jelcic said. “He’s done well. Milton has been the starter for three years. They get

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Blue Tide looks to roll with new coach Hinchcliffe By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Amidst all the turmoil surrounding the hiring and then subsequent dismissal of Tom Ferriero as football coach at Harrison High School, Mike Hinchcliffe remained positive. “At first, I was shocked,” said Hinchcliffe, who was elevated to the position of head coach following Ferriero’s arrest for driving while intoxicated. “I needed to get my head around it. I didn’t want these kids to be standing in limbo. Someone who knew them had to step in and take over.” So Hinchcliffe, a Little Ferry police officer, took over the reins of being the interim head coach _ the school’s fourth head football coach in four years. “I didn’t want all their hard work to go to waste,” Hinchcliffe said. “By the time I took the job, we had a little more

than two weeks to get ready.” Hinchcliffe was an assistant coach at Harrison under Dave Nankivell before stepping down to concentrate on his career. He continued to coach with the Harrison Recreation Pop Warner league. He’s also a Harrison High grad, having played with the immortal Ray Lucas in his heyday. “No doubt about it, we expect to do good things with this group,” Hinchcliffe said. “I’ve been around these kids for a few years now and I think they’re ready to take the next step.” The Blue Tide posted a 3-7 record last year. Hinchcliffe thinks the Blue Tide can improve on that mark. “I think we’re going to have a pretty good team for the next 3-to-4 years,” Hinchcliffe said. Leading the way is senior quarterback Mike O’Donnell (5-11, 175), who has played the position for the last four years.

Photo by Jim Hague The Harrison football team will be as good as the play of their offensive line, shown here, namely, from l., Saul Santana, Brandon Moreno, Elvin Pina, head coach Mike Hinchcliffe, Johanser Nunez and Christian Montilla.

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has a good read of the field. He has the ability to pick us up when we’re down. He has a natural ability about him with a great skill set. He’s also battle tested. He knows what’s expected of him. I can see he’s ready in his eyes.” The Blue Tide’s main running back is senior Dustin Huseinovic (6-1, 205), perhaps the best all-around athlete in the school. Huseinovic, who also plays basketball and baseball, will get his fair share of carries this season. “Between Mike and Dustin, they have to carry the offense this year,” Hinchcliffe said. “I just love our team speed.” Junior Mike Oeckel (6-0, 170) is one of the wide receivers and he has speed to burn. Senior Jerry Rodriguez (5-11, 165) and senior Raphael Santana (5-9, 160) are other quality receivers. “They all can run,” Hinchcliffe said. “Our team speed is phenomenal. They know how to find seams and they can get to the outside.” Senior Jeffrey Cisneros (5-8, 180) is the team’s fullback. The offensive line features senior Johanser Nunez (6-0, 240) at guard. Nunez has started along the Blue Tide line for the last three seasons. Sophomore Christian Montilla (5-10, 195) is a promising tackle, where he is joined by junior Saul Santana (6-2, 190 and no relation to Raphael).

Junior Brandon Moreno (510, 200) is the other starter at guard, with senior Elvin Pina (5-8, 200) at center. Defensively, the Blue Tide plays a 4-3 formation, with Nunez and Saul Santana at defensive end. Pina and Montilla are the defensive tackles. Cisneros is the middle linebacker, along with Rodriguez, Huseinovic and O’Donnell at outside linebacker. The Blue Tide does not have a deep roster, so most of the players, including the quarterback, have to play both ways. Huseinovic is just as dangerous as a defensive player as he is on offense. The cornerbacks are Oeckel and Raphael Santana, with senior Hector Rua (5-10, 170) at safety, but O’Donnell may drop back to play there as well. The Blue Tide open this weekend with a game against Hawthorne at home Friday night. Hinchcliffe believes his team is ready. “I like the skill set this team has,” Hinchcliffe said. “I think we’re also a physical team. There’s a learning curve that we all have to handle this season. It wasn’t the easiest of circumstances. But these kids have truly shown the reason why they love the game. I think we’re going to shock some people this year.”

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5 new cops hired in Lyndhurst LYNDHURST – The Township of Lyndhurst has added five rookies to the Lyndhurst Police Department roster. The quintet, including the son of a township commissioner, were sworn in by Township Clerk Angela White, following their appointments, on Tuesday, Sept. 6. They were welcomed to their new positions by Chief James O’Connor and Public Safety Commissioner John Montillo Jr.

The new recruits are Matthew Dudek, son of Revenue & Finance Commissioner Theodore Dudek; Brian Kapp, son of retired chief’s secretary Gail Kapp; Anthony Calabro, Elizabeth Hollenbeck and Mark Rivera. Dudek, 25, a Lyndhurst resident, is a certified Class II special police officer and holds a B.A. degree from Montclair University. He has three years’ experience working as a police officer with the Seaside Heights PD. Kapp, 29, who lives in Lynd-

hurst, also is a certified Class II special police officer and also has a B.A. from Montclair University. He previously served more than two years with the Hoboken PD. Calabro, 22, a Lyndhurst resident, has a B.A. in criminal justice from Seton Hall University. He’s a member of the Lyndhurst Police Auxiliary and a Little League coach. Hollenbeck, 23, who lives in Carlstadt, is an experienced public safety dispatcher with the Ho-Ho-Kus PD. She has a B.A. in criminal justice stud-

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ies with a minor in psychology from Rutgers University. She is a volunteer cheerleading coach and a mentor at the Boys & Girls Club. Hollenbeck becomes only the second woman to become a member of the LPD. Rivera, 27, is a North Arlington resident who attended Bergen Community College prior to joining the military. He’s a seven-year Marine Corps sergeant who was deployed to Afghanistan as a combat paratrooper. He has a black belt in Marine Corps

martial arts. He is a member of the Lyndhurst Police Auxiliary. Dudek and Kapp have already completed the Police Academy training program. Calabro, Hollenbeck and Rivera are required to go through that training before they return to Lyndhurst for active duty. All five will be assigned to individual Field Training Officers, who will teach, guide and continually evaluate them for up to six months. – Ron Leir

FAMOUS NOVELS ACROSS 1. Rooster to a farmer 6. “Law & Order” character 9. Wild feline 13. Bipolar disorder phase 14. Santa ____, CA 15. Like a Druid, e.g. 16. Mountain climber’s spike 17. Roulette bet 18. “Bravo! Bravo!” 19. *”A Tale of Two ____” 21. *E. L. Doctorow novel 23. Feeling blue 24. Bona fide 25. “Big Brother” network 28. Rubik’s puzzle 30. Real life “Citizen Kane” 35. At the end of one’s what? 37. Wine container 39. Charted record 40. Beauty salon straightener 41. Like unspoken agreement 43. Evening purse 44. *”All Quiet on the Western Front” by Erich ____ Remarque 46. Low-cal 47. Surfer’s stop 48. Outdoor stone seating 50. They got their revenge? 52. Dunce 53. Gunk 55. Public Enemy’s music 57. *”Wuthering ____” (E. BrontÎ) 61. *Dreiser’s “Sister ____” or King’s “____” 64. Matter of debate 65. *”On ____ Majesty’s Secret Service” (Ian Fleming) 67. *”For Whom the Bell ____” (E. Hemingway) 69. Tossed starter 70. E in BCE 71. *”Germinal” author ____ Zola 72. Litigant 73. Dreaming stage of sleep 74. Comedy Central’s public humiliation DOWN 1. Band aid 2. Nonclerical 3. Naysayer’s favorite prefix 4. Civil unrest, pl. 5. *Newbery Medal winner “____ Magee” 6. New Mexico art colony 7. *”Howards ____” (E. M. Forster) 8. Core of personnel 9. Deal with the devil, e.g. 10. Tangerine grapefruit hybrid

11. “Howdy, ____!” 12. Casino chip 15. Long John Silver’s appendage 20. Something concluded 22. Pleasurable interjection 24. Officially cancel 25. *Reason for punishment (F. Dostoyevsky) 26. Laundry booster 27. Mushroom’s reproductive structure 29. Canaanite deity 31. Mars, to the Greeks 32. Fraction, e.g. 33. Plural of sputum 34. *”The Book ____” (M. Zusak) 36. *”The Famous Five” author ____ Blyton

38. *”The ____ Runner” (K. Hosseini) 42. ____ incognita, a.k.a. unknown land 45. Curved like a foot 49. Creation of the right side of the brain 51. One who darts 54. Theater guide 56. Movie trailer, e.g. 57. Snake’s warning 58. Biblical twin 59. ____ of Man 60. ____ gum, food additive 61. Pack like sardines 62. Pelvic parts 63. Corner pieces 66. Old-fashioned “before” 68. Position

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HOUSE OF THE WEEK BEAUTIFUL RENOVATION – This 3/4 bedroom Kearny Colonial

contains a brand new kitchen, 3 1/2 new baths, a new finished basement, finished third floor, 2 central air units. Driveway + 2 car garage. This is the whole package. Just listed $419,000 KEARNY CONDO – This 1 bedroom unit has views of New York City, central air and garage. Very well cared for and a very special price of $135,000 takes it. We have the key. CLASSIC GOOD LOOKS – This charming Cape Cod sits on a

45x90 lot and features a living room, dining room, bedroom, modern eat in kitchen and full tile bath on the first floor. The second floor

SMARTER. BOLDER. FASTER.

Semiao & Associates 213 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, NJ 07032

201- 991-1300 Ext. 410 Cell: 201-679-3785

Each office is independently owned and operated

Frank Riposta CDPE, SFR Sales Associate

NEW LISTING - HOUSE OF THE WEEK

contains two additional bedrooms. The large basement could easily be ﬁnished.Asking a very reasonable $265,000.

KEARNY MANOR – 4 bedrooms , 2 baths. Natural trim and a 50x 100 lot. Need TLC. Asking $285,000

MUST SEE – 5 bedroom, 3 bath, with a brand new kitchen and ﬁnished basement. Only $289,000

HURRY – This large ﬁve bedroom two bath brick Cape Cod is sure to satisfy. Beautiful hardwood ﬂoors, huge high basement, incredible 50x150 park like property, three garages. Roosevelt school district all for JUST $379,000.

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NORTH ARLINGTON: DON’T MISS THIS GREAT ONE FAMILY HOME IN DESIRABLE SECTION OF NORTH ARLINGTON! THIS EXTREMELY WELL MAINTAINED HOME BOASTS 2 BEDROOMS, 2 FULL AND 1 HALF BATH! CENTRAL A/C! HARDWOOD FLOORS AND BEAUTIFUL NATURAL WOODWORK THROUGHOUT! 2ND FLOOR LARGE MASTER BEDROOM SUITE WITH FULL BATH! GREAT FULL FINISHED BASEMENT WITH FAMILY ROOM WITH WET BAR AND 1/2 BATH! GREAT BACK YARD! ONE CAR GARAGE AND PRIVATE DRIVEWAY! A MUST SEE HOME! $339,950

Open House Sun. 9/18 1-4 pm 10 Clinton Ave.

NEW LISTING!

KEARNY: LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! BEAUTIFUL AND WELL MAINTAINED ONE FAMILY HOME IN DESIRABLE MANOR SECTION. HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT! ALL LARGE ROOMS! 4 BEDROOMS! 3 FULL BATHS! LIVING ROOM WITH FIREPLACE! FORMAL DINING ROOM! NEW WINDOWS! NEW TIMBERLINE ROOF AND SIDING! FULL FINISHED BASEMENT WITH FAMILY ROOM, OFFICE AND FULL BATH! FULL FINISHED ATTIC WITH BEDROOM AND OFFICE! GREAT DECK OFF LIVING ROOM!(HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE IF NEEDED) LARGE 50’ BY 100’ LOT! LONG DRIVEWAY AND 2 CAR DETACHED GARAGE! CLOSE TO SCHOOLS, SHOPPING AND ALL TRANSPORTATION! JUST STEPS AWAY FROM NY BUSES! A MUST SEE HOME! $449,950

KEARNY: DON’T MISS THE GREAT ONE FAMILY HOME IN THE DESIRABLE “ARLINGTON” SECTION! 4 BEDROOMS PLUS! 2 FULL AND 1 HALF NEWLY UPDATED BATHS! FULLY UPDATED KITCHEN WITH GRANITE COUNTERS CERAMIC, FLOORS AND RECESSED LIGHTING! HARD WOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT! NEW WINDOWS! NEW TIMBERLINE ROOF! NEWER GAS HEATING SYSTEM! FULL FINISHED 3RD FLOOR FOR MORE LIVING SPACE! GREAT BACK YARD FOR ENTERTAINING WITH DECK AND POOL! ONE CAR GARAGE! CLOSE TO SCHOOLS, SHOPPING AND ALL TRANSPORTATION! A MUST SEE HOME!! $349,950

Karen DeRose Broker Sales Associate

New Year... Call me today if you’re looking for a new beginning for a Complimentary Market Analysis” Analysis “Complimentary of your property. Contact Karen DeRose, a Coldwell Banker Real Estate Professional, and I will show you how much your property is worth in today’s marketplace. 789 Clifton Ave., Clifton, NJ 07013 Ofﬁce: (973)778-4500 Cell: (973)580-6445 Email: karen.derose@cbmoves.com

Web: www.KarenDeRose.com

NEW LISTING!

NEW PRICE!

CEDAR GROVE: WELL ESTABLISHED DELI, GRILL AND CATERING BUSINESS. ON BUSY MAIN STREET, EXTRA INCOME FROM NJ LOTTERY, AMPLE PARKING SPACES IN REAR OF BUILDING. $129,500

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! 299,500

NEW PRICE!

© 2016 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT LLC.

KEARNY: DON’T MISS THIS LARGE 2 BEDROOM 2 FULL AND 1 HALF TOWNHOUSE STYLE CONDO IN DESIRABLE ARLINGTON RIDGE COMPLEX. CENTRAL AC! LARGE MASTER SUITE WITH FULL BATH AND 2 WALK-IN CLOSETS! PARKING SPACE AND GARAGE $279,900

KEARNY: 1 FAM, COLONIAL STYLE, ON DEAD END BLOCK, 3 BR, 1.5 BATH, HARDWOOD FLOORS, FIREPLACE, ONE CAR GARAGE, NEW GAS HEATING SYSTEM $295,000

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Neno-Rosa Agency

Augusto Neno

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

KEARNY

Broker/Owner

BELLEVILLE

ROB PEZZOLLA • NMLS# 266181 • ROB@KEYPOINTMORTGAGE.COM

TEL: 201.998.9050 • FAX: 201.820.0505

Real Estate

DIRECTORY

NEW LISTING!

Kearny - 4 Family - All Apartments Have 1 Bedroom, Living Rm, Kitchen & Bath. 2 Separate Unfinished Basement w/ Laundry areas. All Separate Utilities. Driveway & 2 Car Garage. All Brick outside. Asking $489,000

Kearny - Condo - Second Floor Condo w/ 2 Bedrooms, Living Rm, Modern Eat in Kitchen, Modern Bath, Laundry & Parking for 1 car. Balcony off Living Rm. Asking $199,000

KEARNY

NEW PRICE! Kearny - 1 Family - Well kept colonial. 1st floor w/ living Rm, Dining Rm, eat in kitchen, newer bath & newer hardwood floor. 2nd floor w/ 2 bedrooms & full bath. 3rd floor w/ 1 bedroom. Unfinished basement w/ laundry area & plenty of storage space. New roof & newer gas furnace. Fenced backyard w/ patio area. Asking $239,000

KEARNY

Kearny - 2 Family - Recently Renovated – 1st Floor Apartment w/ 2 Bedrooms, Living Rm, Dining Rm, Modern Eat in Kitchen & Full Bath. 2nd Floor Apartment w/ 2 Bedrooms, Living Rm, Modern Eat in Kitchen & Full Bath. Full Finished Basement w/ Office, Rec Room, Summer Kitchen & Full Bath. Central Air & Driveway for 4 Cars. Asking $459,000

ROSA

BELLEVILLE

Belleville - 2 Family - 1st floor w/ 1 Bedroom, Bath, Living Rm, Dining Rm & Large Kitchen Area. 2nd floor w/ 1 Bedroom, Living Rm, Dining Rm, Den, Kitchen & Bath. 3rd Floor has 2 Bedrooms. 2nd & 3rd floor used Together. Individual Heat, Gas & Electric. Asking $163,900

EAST RUTHERFORD

East Rutherford - Potential 2 Family - Centrally located Brick Building. 1st floor w/ Den, 1 Bedroom, Living Rm, Kitchen & Full Bath. 2nd Floor All Open (gutted) & Unfinished w/ Floor Plan of 2 Bedrooms, Living Rm, Kitchen & Bath. Separate Utilities & Close to Transportation. Asking $229,500

UNDER CONTRACT Kearny - Condo - One Floor Living w/ One Bedroom, Living Rm, Eat in Kitchen & Bath. Laundry Area w/ Coin Operated Washer & Dryer. Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Gas Stove & Wall AC included. New Carpeting. One Parking Space. Asking $135,000

To advertise in this directory CALL 201-991-1600 761 Ridge Rd. Lyndhurst, NJ 201-460-8000

Semiao & Associates

MID-REALTY, INC. Jarlynn Hyde Broker/Owner

213 Kearny Ave, Kearny, NJ 201-991-1300 572 Kearny Avenue Kearny, New Jersey 07032 Ph: (201)991-5719 F: (201)991-8860 www.midrealty.com

10.

Belleville - 1 Family - Ranch w/ 2 Bedrooms, Living Rm, Modern Eat in Kitchen & Modern Bath. Full Unfinished Walk-out Basement w/ Laundry Area and Plenty of Storage. Asking $119,000

KEARNY

11.

Kearny - 2 Family - 1st Floor w/ 2 Bedrooms, Living Rm, Eat-in-Kitchen & Bath. 2nd Floor w/ Bedroom, Living Rm, Eat-in-Kitchen, Den & Bath. Semi-Finished Basement w/ Rec Rm, Utility/Laundry Rm, Den & Bath. Asking $279,000

13.

KEARNY

UNDER CONTRACT Kearny - 2 Family - Arlington Section - Totally Renovated. Finish Basement w/ Rec Room, Full Bath & Laundry Area. 1st Floor w/ 1 Bedroom, Living Rm, Modern Kitchen & Modern Bathroom. 2nd & 3rd Floor used Together w/ 2 Bedrooms, Living Rm, Modern Kitchen & Modern Bathroom. Driveway for 2 Cars. Asking $428,900

12.

LLC

The Bixler Group

Real Estate & Insurance Since 1891 758 Kearny Ave., Kearny 201.991.0032 BixlerEST1891.com

Keypoint Mortgage

North Arlington, NJ 201-998-9050 Rob@keypointmortgage.com

Arlington Real Estate Owned & Operated by the Capobianco family since 1924

201.991.0905

636 Kearny Ave., Kearny • 201-997-7000 424 Valley Brook Ave. Lyndhurst • 201-939-8900 info@cocciarealty.com

LYNDHURST

UNDER CONTRACT

Kearny - 1 Family - Arlington Section – Beautiful Colonial w/ Foyer Entrance, Living Rm, Dining Rm, Modern Kitchen w/ Pantry & Deck, 3 Bedrooms, Full Ceramic Tile Bath, 2 Additional Rooms on 3rd Floor. Finish Basement w/ Rec Room, Laundry & Full Bath. Asking $389,000

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

14.

KEARNY

15.

“OUR SUCCESS HAS BEEN BUILT ONE SATISFIED CUSTOMER AT A TIME...”

The Bixler Group

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.

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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17.

UNION

Union – 1 Family – Cape w/ 3 Bedrooms, Living Rm, Dining Rm, Modern Eat in Kitchen & Bath. Finished Basement. Large 60 x 100 Lot. 1 Car Garage. Asking $239,900.

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.

KEARNY

UNDER CONTRACT

BUSINESS FOR SALE!

Kearny – Store & 2 Apartments – Store w/ over 1100 sq ft of Commercial Space & Both Apartments Have 3 Bedrooms, Living Rm, Kitchen & Bath. All Separate Utilities. Asking $429,000

Kearny – Business for Sale - Successful Sushi Restaurant with Excellent Takeout Business. All Equipment Included in Sale. Call for more Info.

$500 CLOSING COST CREDIT AT CLOSING! This offer is for Veterans, Police Officers, Firefighters, Teachers & Union Employees.

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obituaries@theobserver.com Patti Johnston Patti Johnston died suddenly on Sept. 5. She was 47. Born in Belleville, she lived in Kearny before moving to Beachwood in 1996. Visiting will be on Thursday, Sept. 15, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. Mass will be Friday, Sept. 16, at 11 a.m., at St. Cecilia’s Church, Kearny, and burial will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Patti was a gentle soul who loved children and animals. She embraced the tenets of Buddhism. She believed that you should never look down on anyone unless you are KPD from

At 10:40 p.m., Sept. 4, Officer David Bush stopped a 1993 Toyota on Rts. 1/9 in South Kearny for failing to keep right and having an expired inspection sticker. Police said he detected the smell of pot, saw a marijuana grinder in the car and found driver Nuhem Lozada, 36, of

obituaries

helping them up. Wife of the late Henry Edwards, she was the beloved daughter of Margaret Radford Wiggins Johnston and the late Frank Johnston. Loving mother of Rory Johnston and Seth Edwards, she was also the sister of Claire Korzon (Bob), John Wiggins (Caryn), Mark Wiggins (Noreen) and the late Maggie Weber (Greg Henry) and Charlie Wiggins (Denise). Also surviving are her Johnston, Spanton, Helmlinger and Haberthur families, along with many loving nieces, nephews, Krisha Ashton (Rob), Patrick and Philip Edwards, Lou and Samantha Valentin and her best friend Lori Smith Russell.

In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to Make a Wish Foundation. George E. La Brode George E. La Brode, 75, of Kearny, died on Sept. 6. Mr. La Brode was a tollman with Verizon in Newark for many years before retiring. He also was a teacher’s aide with the Kearny Board of Education for 10 years. He served in the United States Army and was a medic with the 101st Airborne Division from 1962 to 1964. He was the beloved husband of Earlene “Holly” Hopton La Brode. The father of Lisa (Rodel) Torres and Tara (Damian) Santiago, he is also survived by his cherished grandson, Joshua.

Elizabeth, to be in possession of a plastic bag containing the drug. Lozada was charged with pot/paraphernalia possession, operating a MV while in possession of a CDS, and the original two MV offenses. Sept. 7 Officer Michael Alvarez, at Kearny Ave. and Grove St. at 2 a.m., observed movement in the back of a parked 1999

Mercury and, aware of multiple car burglaries in town, checked it out and therein found Michael Petro, 35, of Kearny. Police said the car turned out to belong to a family member, but Petro was still arrested, on two MV warrants: $250 out of Kearny; $256, Wayne. — Karen Zautyk

Anthony ‘Tony’ Masino Jr.

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Arrangements were handled privately by the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in George’s memory to the American Cancer Society. Frances ‘Dolly’ Moskus Frances “Dolly” Moskus (nee DeVivo), 88, of Kearny, died Sept. 4. Born in Harrison, Mrs. Moskus lived in Kearny for 62 years. She was a key punch supervisor at RCA in Harrison for 20 years, also working at Engelhard in Newark for 20 years. A generous, kind hearted woman, she was loved by all. A member of St. Cecilia’s Senior

Citizens, Kearny, Frances was an avid bowler and exceptional artist who also enjoyed trips to Atlantic City. A great mother and aunt, she was a friend to many; people were always drawn by her vibrant personality. Frances was the wife of the late Joseph Moskus Sr. and the loving mother of Joseph Moskus Jr. and his wife Gina and Gary Moskus. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Arrangements were entrusted to the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bayada Hospice, 299 Grand St., Units 116 and 118, Jersey City, N.J. 07302.

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

Wilfred Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home

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

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APARTMENTS FOR RENT

BELLEVILLE

HARRISON

BELLEVILLE Nutley Border 2nd fl. of 2 family house. 2 BR, 1 1/2 months security. W/D hook-up. Avl. Sept. 1st. (862) 201-6166 after 5:30pm.

HARRISON 5 rooms, 1 month security. no pets. call after 4pm. (973) 4843831.

BELLEVILLE 3 BR’s, LR, DR, 6 large rooms, 2nd fl. Lovely Brand new EIK with cherry wood cabinets. Granite Countertops & Island table w/ granite. built-in Stainless Steel Chef Stove and microwave, All new European Flooring Throughout the house. Beautiful Bay window. Crystal Chandelier in DR. Close to all schools, major highways, shopping mall & transportation. $1,800/month includes HT/HW. (973) 759-5929.

HARRISON 1 BR apt. Bathroom, Kitchen, LR. 1 1/2 months security. no pets. no smoking. Avl. Oct. 1st. (973) 350-1642 5pm-9pm

CLASSIFIEDS APARTMENTS FOR RENT HARRISON 2 BR, Apt. on 2nd fl. Close to PATH, LR, DR, Large EIK. Complete with Stove & Refrigerator. C/A & Heat, Avail. October 1st. Utilities Separate. No Laundry Hook-Up, No Pets, No Smoking 1-1/2 Months Security. $1,450/ month. Call (201) 7057717. Leave message.

KEARNY

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KEARNY Newly renoHARRISON 1st fl. 3 BR’s vated, hardwood floors. LR, DR, Kitchen & Bath- Laundry onsite. HT/HW room. Supply your own included. 2 BR start at utilities. $1,500/month. $1,050. 1 BR start at 1 1/2 months security. $825. Jr. 1 BR start at No pets. Close to PATH $900. (201) 289-7096 station. Avl. Oct. 1st. Call KEARNY 2nd fl. apt., 3 (973) 715-5495. BR’s, LR, DR, Large Modern EIK, with BW gas range, Fridge, Tile floors HARRISON 2 BR, 1 Bath, & tile bath. H/W floors, Close to PATH & F.E.R. Separate W/D hook-up. Blvd. $1,100/month. 1 $1,500/month plus utili1/2 months security. Avl. ties. 1 1/2 months seImmediately. (551) 666- curity. Avl. Oct. 1st. (908) 7310. 723-1510. BELLEVILLE studio apt. Nice area. (201) 753KEARNY 1 BR apt. HT/ 2435. HARRISON New Home HW included. Elevated 2nd fl. 3 BR’s, 2 Baths. building. Laundry facil$2,000/month. Close to ity on premises. $995/ transportation. Utilities month,. Call Sofia after included. (201) 709- 3pm 201-998-3516 or 0645 (973) 483-6362 see super after 3pm 654 Leave Message. Elm St. Apt Basement 1. HARRISON Newly Renovated 2 BR, $1,175/ month + utilities. 1 1/2 months security. No Pets. No Smoking. Avl. Now. (347) 276-0105 HARRISON New High Quality, 3 BR, 2 Bathroom. and office. Balcony. $2,300/month. & 3 BR $1,900/month. Utilities separate Near Asian Supermarket & High School. 15 min to PATH. Avl. now. (973) 772- 3883/2882.

KEARNY Elm Court Kearny’s Best kept secret 732 Elm St. 1 BR fr $850. NYC Commuter Bldg Call Alan 201-955-4334 or PJ 973- 992-1555 ext. 1 Affiliated Mgmt

Kearny 3 room, 1 Bedroom apt., $1,000 +utilities. Laundry room. 1/2 block to NYC/Newark bus. Call 201-549-9540. KEARNY 5 room apt., 2 BR’s. 2nd fl. Coin op laundry, 1 garage, $1,400/month + utilities & security. Avl. Oct. 1st. (201) 549-9540

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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.

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

KEARNY 1st fl. 1 BR apt., N. ARLINGTON LR, DR, EIK, Bath. Can be used as 2 BR’s. Private Parking. utilities separate. 1 BR, Ground Fl. no pets. 1 1/2 months security. 1 1/2 months security. HT/HW included. Parking. Call (973) 997-4445. $840/month. (201) 4010488. KEARNY Studio apt. 3rd fl. on Schuyler Ave. 1 car 3 1/2 rooms, 1 BR, large parking. 1 1/2 months LR. No pets. No smoking. security. $840/month 1 1/2 months security. + utilities. No pets. No $900/month plus utilismoking. Avl. Oct 1st. ties. (201) 991-4420. (201) 992-6865.

NEWARK KEARNY Gorgeous, completely redecorated 3 BR bedroom apartment on Belgrove Drive. LR, DR, extra sitting room. EIK with new washer and dryer. HT/ HW & WIFI all included. Plenty of Closet space. $2400.00/month. Call 201-218-3370. KEARNY 4 BR, 2 full baths, LR/DR. Laundry. $2,300/month. 1 month security. Avl. Oct. 1st. (201) 628-4670. KEARNY Arlington Area. spacious apt. 2nd fl. 3 BR, LR, DR, Kitchen. Close to school & transportation. $1,350/month. 1 month security. No pets. No smoking. Avl. Sept. 1st. (201) 997-8049 KEARNY 2 BR’s, Kitchen, DR, LR, office room. 1 month security. Utilities separate. No pets. Avl. Now. (908) 687-4865. KEARNY 1 BR . HT/HW included. From $950/ month. See super 6 woodland Ave. Apt. 1, or call after 5pm 917-8588246 for appointment. KEARNY Newly Renovated. 2 BR, LR, DR, Big Kitchen. Sauna room. $1,550/month. 1 1/2 months security. Plus utilities. W/D hook-up. No pets. Avl. Oct 15th. (973) 204-7305.

LYNDHURST LYNDHURST 2 BR’s, Backyard, H/W floors, Ceramic tiles, HT/HW included. $1,475/month. Garage Avl. (973) 2770942. LYNDHURST 1 bedroom $1,250/month, 2 BR $1,450/month, 3 BR, $1,650/month HT/HW included. (973) 760-4877 LYNDHURST Large 1 BR, Convenient Location. 1 1/2 months security. Semi-Furnished. No Smoking. No pets. Call evenings until 9pm. (201) 933-1970.

NEWARK 1st fl. 1 BR, Kitchen, LR & DR. $950/ month. HT/HW included. 1 month security. Avl. Oct. 1st. (862) 955-8624.

HOUSE FOR RENT KEARNY Updated 1 BR House w/Loft. Storage & Outside space. New Appliances. W/D Hook-up. $1,350/month. Avl. Sept. 1st. (973) 953-5666

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ROOM FOR RENT

CAR FOR SALE

EMPLOYMENT/ HELP WANTED

KEARNY Room for rent, Private entrance. kitchen, $480/month. 1 1/2 months security. Female preferred. Avl. Now. (973) 953-5936 after 5pm.

White 2010 Nissan Altima coup 2.5S, Miles 66k, Excellent Condition. Asking $9,990. (973) 418-3528.

Drivers: $1275 per week + Monthly Bonuses up to $500+. Guaranteed Hometime. BCBS Benefits. No Touch. CDL-A 1yr exp. 855-842-8498

OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT KEARNY office/retail, center of town, ground level $650/month. Call for details. (201) 997-2341 or (201) 538-1319. KEARNY Office Space on Kearny Ave. Completely Renovated. 2nd fl. $600/ month + utilities. (201) 538-1319 or (201) 997-2341 N.ARLINGTON Prime location on Ridge rd., 2,500sq. ft. Can be used. Retail/office/medical space. On Ground floor. Off street parking call for detail (201) 538-1319 or (201) 997-2341

BELLEVILLE Furnished Room for rent. No smoking. Shared Kitchen & Bath. utilities supplied. Avl. Sept 1st. (201) 6870580 Leave message. BELLEVILLE Clean nice furnished room for rent in my home. No smoking. Shared kitchen & Bath. Laundry. A/C. Light cooking. Utilities supplied. Parking. $850/month (negotiable). 1 month security. Nice Neighborhood. (201) 687-0580 Leave message.

ROOM FOR RENT N.NEWARK Everything included. No Laundry. But Laundry in area. Kitchen Access. Near Transportation. Female Preferred. $600/month + 1 mo. security. Avl. immediately. Call/Text 973-873-1943.

PERSONALS 56 year old male, seeking woman 40-60 yrs old, Caucasian to go out on a date and possibly more. If you feel your the one call Donald (201) 606-5622. Personality plus look, white male, John Travolta/Lincoln Burros type. Interested in dating full figure white female, smoker, 33-53 yrs. old (201) 377-8118

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Transfer of ownership for a restaurant in Kearny w/ parking. For more information call Jorge (973) 536-6443 Carmen (201) 898-8900 Se habla español.

GARAGE/YARD SALE Rutherford Sat. 9/17 9am-4pm. Indoors rain or shine. HH items, Jewelry, decor, toys, crafts, Woman’s Club 201 Fairview Ave. Corner of Montross Ave.

31 Alpine Pl. Kearny. Sat & Sun. Sept. 17th & 18th, 9am-5pm.

ITEMS FOR SALE Dinette set, Bedroom set & Kirby Vacuum series 5 (201) 341-5791.

Warehouse Employees FT Must work flexible hours Basic math skills, fluency in Spanish and English required Send resume to virginiao@ familyfooddist.com or

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Full time medical receptionist needed for a busy ENT office in Nutley.One evening a week a must. Highly preferred someone with experience and bilingual in Spanish. Please email resumes to: entcenterofnj.anam@ gmail.com

N.ARLINGTON Ridge Rd. Office New C/A, 1,400 sg.ft. Excellent Condition $1,550/ month. Owner (201) 280-7483

KEARNY Furnished 1 Family House, 3 BR’s. 3 floors. Driveway & Garage. Call after 4pm (201) 7193558. N.ARLINGTON 2nd fl. 5 rooms. 2 BR’s. Enclosed ROOMMATE Porch. $1,350/month. No Utilities included. WANTED 1 month security. H/W Roommate wanted to Floors. No pets. 1 block share apt. Mature woman. from all transportation. $475/month. No. Arlign- Avl. Oct. 15th or Nov. 1st. ton Area. Call Milly (551) 201-618-0316. 580-2710.

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Experienced counter cook needed. Must know how to make salads, burritos etc for small fast food restaurant call 201-232-6547 Hall Available Family Affairs Mid week special. Call for info (201) 991-9865 or (201) 893-2280 Max 80 people.

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Instructor & Driver wanted. Will train right candidate. Must be reliable. (201) 246-8000 CDL Driver Wanted Adult Medical Day Care (Belleville) Part Time/Full Time Driver for adult medical daycare in Essex county needed. A CDL with Class B and Endorsement P a MUST!!! Spanish speaking a plus. No nights or weekends. Competitive Salary. Call Monday thru Friday only between 10 AM and 5 PM. Call 973-751-6000 or Fax resume to 973-751-1190

Building Subcode Official FT provisional position. Valid NJ DL & HHS licenses req. 35 hr wk Sal $69,241& benefit pkg. Subject to Civil Service exam process. For details and app, go to www.kearnynj.org. Town of Kearny EOE/ADA Enterprise HVAC Supply is looking for someone responsible, bilingual, with good attitude,& have some experience in order to work at the counter. Please call (732) 324-5678.

Full time Landscaper w/experience. Call (201)9981262. Full time window factory work. Apply in person only! Gild-N-Son Mfg. & sales 328 Belleville Tpk Kearny, NJ 07032

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Looking for some Extra holiday cash? Seasonal Christmas Employment could be your answer… Christmas Kettle Workers Ages 14+ (working permit required from your school for ages 14-17) $8.38 per hour November 12th- December 24th, 2016 Monday-Saturday Applications Available September 7th from 9:30-1:00 p.m. The Salvation Army of Kearny 443 Chestnut Street 201-991-1115 Contact: Lt. Hwang Lim or Rebeca Escobar

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(201) 889-9293 Auto/Truck Mechanic wanted for Onsite Repair Company. Clean License & Great Pay. 201-401-2645. Sanitation Inspector Civil Service exam, symbol M0742U. For details, residency & online applic, go to www.kearnynj.org. Town of Kearny EOE/ADA

Seabra Foods now hiring for new store opening in Harrison. Apply now at 429 Bergen St., Harrison NJ. Mon-Sat 8am -4pm All Positions available.

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Homes, Offices. Move In-out cleaning. Avl. also to clean up your next party or event. Gift Certificate Avail. Excellent references. 973-667-6739 862-210-0681

Bus Aide needed for local preschool. Mornings & Afternoons Call (201) 246-7733.

Fatima Cleaning Services •Apartments, •Houses • Office. Efficient, Reliable Affordable. References Available. Free Estimates

FT Day & Night Drivers Wanted! Apply in person at Schuyler Cab 505 Schuyler Ave. Kearny.. Must Have Clean Record. HORIZON LINK,LLC Drivers wanted Must Have CDL With P And S Endorsements Good pay $$$$ Se nesecita conductores con licencia de conducir comercial Con P y S endosos buen pago $$$ Please call/ Llame: (973) 444-1744 (973) 444-3536 (973) 429-0054

Court Administrator Deputy Municipal Court Administrator Civil Service exam, symbol M0677U. For details, residency & online applic, go to www.kearnynj.org. Town of Kearny EOE/ADA Busy pediatric office in Kearny is looking for an experienced certified medical assistant. Full time and Part time positions available. Spanish a must. Must be able to work on Saturdays and commute between our other location in Jersey City. Please fax resume to (201) 998-0021

Delivery Person wanted, Must Have Car. (201) 997-3887.

Help Wanted Packer + Machine Operator in warehouse. Company located near Mill St., Belleville Starting wage $10/HR. Call (973) 482-8603.

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

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IN SERVICE — Nutley Commissioner Steven L. Rogers presented U.S. Air Force Sgt. Victor Caracciola of Nutley with the Nutley Military Distinguished Service Medal this month. With the commissioner and Caracciola at the presentation are Marine Sgts. Edgardo Flores (l.) and Francisco Vargas (r.).

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second robber entered the victim’s vehicle, a 2013 BMW 528i, and rummaged through the center console, removing an iPhone 6 plus valued at $500, the victim told police. The two robbers then returned to the maroon BMW which reversed at high speed east on Essex towards Rodgers Blvd., the victim added. Police said they were able to track the victim’s cellular phone to a location in Elizabeth and, at about 6:15 a.m., Elizabeth PD notified HPD that they had located a vehicle matching the description provided parked at Clarkson Ave. and Myrtle St. in Elizabeth and that they had found fresh blood in the vehicle as well as on the running board. The car, which had not been reported stolen, was towed to EPD HQ as unregistered. The victim’s vehicle was also towed to HPD HQ for processing, police said. “We have seen an increase in robberies,” said Harrison Police

Chief Derek Kearns, including “a few incidents with weapons – something we’re also seeing in the larger cities bordering us.” Gas stations in the region are particularly vulnerable, the chief said, since many carry cash and are open 24/7. “We’ve watched these locations which are a hot area historically but we need to do more.” Absent the town’s ability to hire more cops, Kearns and Mayor James Fife said the town is looking at a variety of anti-crime strategies including more surveillance cameras and lighting. Fife said the town’s police committee is organizing a task force to acquire cameras equipped with License Plate Reader technology to place on Jackson and Bridge St. bridges and assign additional patrols on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. And, the mayor said, the town will try to make a case with the state to expand its police force, currently limited to 38 personnel.

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REMEMBERING THE LIVES LOST — Boy Scout leader Tom Gingerelli III, along with the Rev. Joseph Mancini, pastor of St. Stephen’s Church, Kearny, were responsible for bringing nearly 3,000 American flags to the lawn at St. Stephen’s Church. BJ’s, which recently opened its Kearny location, donated each of the flags. The flags will remain on display for the entire week. TOP LEFT: Some of the flags nearest the church. TOP RIGHT: The St. Stephen’s Sept. 11 Memorial flanked by some of the flags. BOTTOM LEFT: From a distance, the Sept. 11 Memorial with many more flags from the great lawn at St. Stephen’s.

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