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he Borough of East Newark covers a grand total of 0.102 square miles (0.123 square miles if you include the portion of the Passaic River within its border). Its population, according to the last U.S. Census in 2010, was 2,406. see HOMES page

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A look at 344 John St., East Newark, as it is today. It was from this house Pvt. Albert Ettlin, U.S. Army, left — never to return. The East Newark American Legion Post is named in Ettlin’s memory.

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even men were to be ordained to the priesthood for service to the Archdiocese of Newark on Saturday, May 27. The Ordination was in the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Newark. Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., archbishop of Newark, was the celebrant. This was to be his first priesthood ordination as Archbishop of Newark. The seven men join more than 700 priests who currently serve the 1.5 million Catholics of the Archdiocese, as well as Catholics and others elsewhere in New Jersey, in the United States, in the US military and in mission duty around the world. Three of the new priests were born and raised in the New Jersey-New York area; the remaining four come from El Salvador, the Philippines, Colombia and Italy. They range in age from 27 to 37. Prior to entering the seminary, one had worked as a successful music arranger and orchestrator in the Philippines. Another worked as an English and religion teacher in his native Colombia. Many have been involved in missionary work, parish ministry, hospital ministry and youth ministry. In choosing to answer God’s call to serve the Church as priests, each has cited the power of prayer, the Rosary, encouragement from a pastor, religious priests and sisters, parents, grandparents and the intervention of the Blessed Mother as key elements influencing their decisions. Although each new priest took a different journey in responding to God’s call, all of them share a humility at being called to the priesthood and the common desire to do the will of God and to serve the church.

to experience a world that is vulnerable to suffering, and what suffering and death mean in the light of our faith,” he says.

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(Clockwise, from bottom l.): Fr. Juan-Alexander Ortega-Ortiz, Fr. Jesus Carlo Leonardo Merino; Fr. Philip Micele; Fr. Richard De Brasi; Fr. Michele Mario Pedroni, and; Fr. Patrick J. Seo. Inset: Fr. Kevin Valle Diaz.

The Rev. Richard De Brasi Father De Brasi, 33, was born in New York City. He received a bachelor’s degree in English literature and music from Hunter College before earning his master’s degree at Immaculate Conception Seminary, Seton Hall University. On his journey to priesthood, De Brasi served as a catechetical leader for three years before completing his studies at Seton Hall. He says: “The priesthood felt natural, a calling that was similar to parenthood, with the further need to be childlike in depending on God — yet mature the way a good theologian or philosopher is in the attempt to reflect light on a sometimes dark world.”

The Rev. Jesus Carlo Leonard Merino Father Merino, 37, was born and raised in Taytay, Philippines. Following a successful career in his 20s as a musical arranger and orchestrator in the Philippines, he felt that there was still something missing in his life. After earning a bachelor’s degree in humanities from the University of Asia and the Pacific, Philippines, he entered the seminary in Spain. However, after visiting relatives in Jersey City and speaking with priests at a The Rev. Kevin Valle Diaz parish there, he moved to the Father Diaz, 27, was born United States and entered Imin San Salvador, El Salvador, maculate Conception Semiand moved with his family to nary, Seton Hall University, Elizabeth when he was 15. Afwhere he completed his studies ter earning a bachelor’s degree for the priesthood. in philosophy from Seton Hall He credits his mother, who University, he studied at the died several years ago followPontifical Gregorian University ing a period of suffering, as a in Rome and earned a bacheprimary supporter of his faith lor’s degree in sacred theology and vocation. degree. “My mother suffered a lot of “There is a special grace to pain before she passed away; study in Rome right now under through her suffering, I came

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The Rev. Philip Micele Jersey City-born Father Micele, 27, received a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Boston College and his graduate degree at Immaculate Conception Seminary, Seton Hall University. He says that priests he has known over the years have helped inspire him to join the priesthood. “It’s in them that I have met Jesus,” he says. Micele also believes that serving in hospital ministry has strengthened his vocation greatly, because “it has given me the opportunity to work with people from a wide variety of cultures and religious backgrounds, and to experience the all-embracing scope of God’s love in a very concrete and real way.” The Rev. Juan Alexander Ortega-Ortiz Born in Piedecuesta, Colombia, Father Ortega, 34, received a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Seminario Mayor Arquidiocesano-Bucaramanga, Colombia. Prior to entering the seminary, he worked as an English and religion teacher at an elementary school in Colombia. Throughout his life, he says: “I felt God’s call to the priesthood, and wanted to participate in everything at church.” He also credits his grandmother and parish priests with strengthening his vocation. After starting his seminary studies in Colombia, he completed his formation at Immaculate Conception Seminary at Seton Hall University. see PRIESTS page

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‘It’s all about the reading’ By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent EAST NEWARK — visit from a children’s book writer, free books and new book cabinets. That triple treat was delivered to students from K to grade 8 at the East Newark Borough School earlier this month. And it all came about because an Essex County Boy Scout — whose mother happens to be the East Newark School art teacher — wanted to coordinate a school book fair to attain his Eagle Scout badge, the highest award in scouting. Max Spiegel, a junior at South Orange/Maplewood Regional High School, is a member of BSA Troop 5, based in Maplewood. After scoping out the three-pronged project, Max shared his ideas with his mom, Michelle Spiegel, who shared some insights about

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grade” in the fall term, she said. No decisions have yet been made as to which grades would be earmarked for placement at the St. Cecilia campus, she said. Meanwhile, Fantasia said, HASCS is continuing its efforts to pin down a “satellite campus in Jersey City, for which we have state [Department of Education] approval,” to embrace a bigger load of its Jersey City students. When HASCS received its initial state approvals to open in Kearny, charter school officials advised DOE that it expected its primary target enrollment would be students living in Kearny and Jersey City. It has accepted children from communities in other counties as well. But the bulk of its students are from Kearny and, by state school law, the Kearny Board of Education is on the hook for up to 90% of tuition payments for those students attending HASCS. For the 2017-2018 school year, the Kearny public school district has budgeted about $4.2 million for those mandated payments, up from last year’s figure of about $3 million. Because of dwindling enrollment, St. Cecilia parish closed its 16,000-squarefoot high school in 1982. An alternate high school program was temporarily lodged there but that left in 2010. The parish shuttered its 3-story, 36,000-square-foot grammar school in 2002, but still uses a portion of the building for CCD classes. Built in 1908, the school has a gym on its second floor, a cafeteria in the basement and 15 classrooms spread over its upper floors.

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and talent for research, Petry spent days poring over 1910 Back in 1910, it was 3,163. handwritten census records Why all these stats? To offer (not an easy task considera bit of historical perspecing the penmanship of some tive — and to emphasize this of the census takers) and, to tiny town’s contribution to a the best of his ability, located monumental historical event: the home addresses of East World War I. Newark WWI veterans. As our nation this year He was able to confirm 49. marks the 100th anniverIncluding Ettlin’s. sary of America’s entry into As Petry noted in a speech that massive conflict, East at last week’s ceremony, “I Newark’s annual Memowanted to bring a true touch rial Day commemoration of reality to the people living — held Tuesday evening, in town today. … There is a May 23, outside Borough good chance you could be livHall — paid special tribute to ing in the same house where the 176 East Newarkers who one of these soldiers lived.” donned uniforms and picked Think about it. Think about up guns and travelled to a young man, probably with the muddy hell of the Westno prior military experience, HOMES from

‘I wanted to bring a true touch of reality to the people living in town today.’ –Karl Petry The photo accompanying this story (page 1) is of 344 John St. as it is today. It was

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taking up the cause and enlisting and bidding his family good-bye and walking bravely out the door (now your door) and down the front steps (now your steps) into the great unknown. Noted Petry: “There was John Throughear, who lived at 10 Sherman Ave., and John Ellis, who lived at No. 58; brothers joining together, like William, Thomas and Henry Costello, who lived at 425 Second St., or the Thompson brothers — David, George and Joseph — who lived at 412 John St. … Maybe you live at 314 Central Ave., the home of Francis Coffey, or the home of John Phelan, 18 Searing Ave.”

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Manchester: Another senseless horror

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(unknown hometown); Nell Jones, of Cheshire; Michelle t was Monday, May 21. We Kiss, of Lancashire; Marcin had just finished producand Angelika Klis, both Polish tion of last week’s newsnationals living in England. paper. Suddenly, my phone Also, Sorrell Leczkowski, started to “blow up” with one of the younger victims at alerts from news agency after 14; Lisa Lees, the parent of a news agency. One after the concert-goer who was waiting other after the other, it was in the arena’s outside consomething like “Explosion at course for her daughter when arena in Manchester, Engthe bomb exploded; Eilidh Maland.” cLeod, of Scotland, also just 14; At first, I presumed it was Elaine McIver, a 43-year-old some sort of football (soccer) off-duty Cheshire police ofmatch. Soon, we learned it was an Ariana Grande concert. ficer; Saffie Rose Roussos, 8, of Lancashire; Philip Tron, 32, the The capacity at the arena — step-father of victim Courtney 21,000. In attendance at the Boyle; and finally, Jane Twedconcert, 20,000. Most of the dle, of Blackpool. attendees? Young. Of the youngest victim, It finally happened. A major teacher Chris Upton told The terror attack at a major arena/ Sun of London: stadium. “News of Saffie’s death in We will not use the name this appalling attack has come of the murderous terrorist as a tremendous shock to all whose reported suicide bomb of us and I would like to send of nails, nuts, & bolts killed 22 our deepest condolences to innocent Britons, the youngest all of her family and friends. of whom was 8. Eight. The thought that anyone could We do pause to remember go out to a concert and not the victims: John Atkinson, of come home is heartbreaking. Manchester; Courtney Boyle, Saffie was simply a beautiful of Gateshead; Kelly Brewster, little girl in every aspect of the of Sheffield; Georgina Calword. lander, of Manchester; Olivia “She was loved by everyone Campbell, of Manchester; and her warmth and kindness Liam Curry and Chloe Ruwill be remembered fondly. therford, a young couple who Saffie was quiet and unassumreports say “loved to travel ing with a creative flair. Our together”; Wendy Fawell, of focus is now on helping pupils West Yorkshire; Martyn Hett, and staff cope with this shockof Manchester; Alison Howe

world is. So a week-and-a-half after the events of Manchester, let us all take a moment to remember those who died. And let us remember how lucky we’ve been not to have been targeted in nearly 16 years. But all the same, as much as we forget about history, let this Manchester attack also serve as a reminder that when we do forget the past, we’re doomed to repeat it. May that never happen to anyone.

Odds & ends • As touching as it was that Her Majesty the Queen ing news and we have called in dium, Citi Field or Yankee Elizabeth II went to a Manspecialist support from Lanca- Stadium. chester hospital to visit some In a sense, it’s pretty remark- of the surviving victims of the shire County Council to help able that of the 20,000 people us do that. We are a tight-knit attack, I can’t help but wonder gathered at the concert last school and wider community if perhaps it would have been week, only 22 people lost their better that she’d just remained and will give each other the lives. Still, it’s a bit disconcert- at Buckingham Palace. support that we need at this ing just how easy it was for difficult time.” While visiting with two a deranged, determined man Beyond all that happened teenage girls with leg injuries, in Manchester just a tad more to waltz right into an arena’s the first question the queen lobby and to do the kind of than a week ago, I can’t help asked the two girls? but wonder — how has some- damage he did. “You had enjoyed the conI don’t write all of this to thing like this not happened in cert, didn’t you,” the queen create panic. It’s quite the the United States? asked. opposite, in fact. So many of We live near so many tarThey both said “yes.” us lived through the terror gets just like the Manchester • Happy birthday to two attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 — and Arena. It’s a minor miracle, very special human beings too often, people forget what almost, that another mad— Stevie Nash (May 29) and happened that day. It’s not man hasn’t targeted Red Bull Nicole McGuire Neubig (May until there’s another incident Arena, the Prudential Center, 25). that we truly wake up to be Barclay’s Center, Madison That’s all for now. See you reminded just how volatile our again in three weeks (I think.) Square Garden, Metlife StaPhoto courtesy South West (UK) News Service

Saffie Rose Roussos, 8, was the youngest victim in the Manchester attack.

CORRECTION A story on Page 10 in last week’s issue incorrectly reported the identity of the Kearny schools superintendent whose recommendation to reappoint Cynthia Baumgartner was vetoed by the school board. That individual was Ronald Bolandi.

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e start this week’s Kearny blotter with an incident that occurred in another town. According to authorities, on May 12, the young man in the photo -- Brandon Ryan, 22, of Kearny -- assaulted an Uber driver during a ride from Wayne to Carlstadt. Ryan and an unidentified companion then fled the car, but, according to published reports quoting Carlstadt police, Ryan saw the driver trying to use a cellphone to call 911, beat him again and took the phone and the victim’s driver’s license “before fleeing the area for good.” Screen grabs from the Uber’s surveillance video were posted on the Carlstadt PD’s Facebook page and in a local newspaper, the Ridgewood Daily Voice, leading to “numerous tips from citizens,” police said. Ryan was developed as the suspect and a warrant was issued for his arrest, as was a BOLO from Carlstadt cops. At 7 p.m., May 18, KPD Officer Jonathan Dowie spotted Ryan walking near the Belleville Pike and Beech St., confirmed the warrant and arrested him pursuant to same. After processing at headquarters, he was turned over to Carlstadt police, who have reportedly charged him with robbery, aggravated assault, endangering an injured victim and criminal mischief (he allegedly also damaged the Uber car). But … he was later released. Thanks to the state’s new bail reform law. [Editor’s note: We are able to provide Ryan’s mugshot since Carlstadt is in Bergen County where police are not bound by the Hudson County Pros-

paraphernalia after a plastic bag containing crushed Suboxone, a glass pipe and two pieces of cut straws were allegedly found in and about the purse. May 20 At 11 a.m., Det. John Fabula was alerted by Walmart security that an individual they thought might have been a shoplifter was in the area. Fab-

ula confronted the man — who was not charged with shoplifting but ended up in cuffs anyway on a no-bail Essex County Sheriff’s/NCIC failure-to-appear warrant. Shaun Arban, 37, of Colts Neck, was later turned over to Essex authorities. May 23 Officers Dowie and David Bush spotted a 2002 Nissan

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The boathouse began to rot, an old crane was left to rust and several boats left for storage or repair either drifted into the river or were marooned in the mudflats. Ultimately, the property was declared abandoned, put up for sale and, recently, a lien on the property was picked up – sight unseen – by a Californiabased real estate investor, listed in town records as ABJ, LLC, of San Jose, Calif. On April 3, inspectors from the town Construction Office and Fire Department went to 701 Passaic Ave. to check out the layout and the result was the issuance of a “notice of unsafe structure” on April 10. “Take notice that as result of the inspections conducted by this agency … an unsafe condition has been found to exist ….. The building or structure, or portion thereof, deemed an unsafe condition as follows: Abandoned property. Kearny Fire Department has had all utilities disconnected. Building must be secured and maintenance issues must be resolved immediately,” the owner was advised. “You are hereby ordered to vacate structure by 4/4/2017. Demolish the above structure by 4/30/2017, or correct the above noted unsafe conditions by no later than 4/24/2017.” Failure to comply “will result in this matter being forwarded to legal counsel for prosecution and assessment of penalties up to $2,000 per week per violation….”

The order was signed by Tony Chisari, the town’s construction code official. As of last week the building was still standing and, when asked about it, Chisari said the owner had contacted him and reported that she had reached out to professionals to get a cost estimate on what it would take to clean up the site. Recently, a contractor’s representatives were spotted at the boatyard doing an apparent field inspection. Chisari said he anticipated that the owner would follow through and deliver on her pledge to take care of the property. Chisari said there may still be fuel tanks – above or below ground – on the site, probably old pump equipment and traces of motor oil related to the old boat repair business. “There are solvents of some kind washing around and they probably migrated out with the tide at some point,” he said. The boathouse itself is “significantly damaged – the walls and foundation – the whole building is leaning,” Chisari added. Fire Chief Steve Dyl echoed Chisari’s concerns, saying that there are “cracks in the foundation, the walls are bulging out and leaning. The sill plate that supports the concrete structure is cracked. The roof is sagging. We’re not going to take the risk of fighting fires in there, unless there’s a person trapped inside.”

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Paint the night away The Friends of the Belleville Public Library host a paint night Friday, June 16, at 7 p.m. at the library. The cost is $25 and includes materials and refreshments. Send checks to Friends, c/o Belleville Public Library, 221 Washington Ave., Belleville, N.J. 07109.

Harrison New polling locations The town announces the following polling location changes for all future elections: Harrison Ward 1, Districts 1 & 2: from the fire house at 321 Cleveland Ave., to the senior center, 221 Harrison Ave.

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Wrestling at the PBGC The PBGC, at 663 Kearny Ave., hosts the East Coast Pro Wrestling on Friday, June 2, in the PBGC gym, with a 7:30 p.m. bell time. Feature matches include Frankie Flow vs. Colossus with Doug Devito, Junior Flow vs. Everett Cross, Andy Ray vs. Prince Akkanatan & Mathiasglass vs. Bad News Dillinger. Additional stars performing include Aztec Warrior Izzy Reyes, Jim Arco, Mr. x, MarKos and many more. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Buy tickets at the PBGC or by calling Tom Fraser at 201-9916734.

Learn Gmail @library The Kearny Public Library hosts a free Gmail workValerie Fund Walk shop at the Main Library, 318 The Harrison Cancer Kearny Ave., on WednesLeague will participate in the Valerie Fund Walk on June 10. day, May 31, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Google experts will be Those wishing to join are invited to visit thevaleriefund. on hand to work one-on-one org/walk2017 and join the Har- with library patrons to set up rison Cancer League Group. a Gmail account and sign up For more information, call for all that Google has to ofBetsy Archibald at 201-725fer. Computers will be avail0453. able to work on, but attendees may also bring their own

laptops or devices. All adults are welcome to attend, but space is limited. Since this will be a oneon-one workshop, 15-minute appointments will be set up for anyone interested. There are only 12 available slots. Call the library at 201-998-2666 to make an appointment.

A bus departs 60 Kingsland Ave., at 9 a.m. with a return time of 3:30 p.m. The cost is $35 and includes $20 in slots cash and a $5 food voucher. Call Joann at 201-998-3018 for more information or for tickets.

St. Stephen’s Seniors St. Stephen’s Seniors, 676 Kearny Ave., meet at 1 p.m. Pig roast VFW Post 1302, with Ameri- every first and third Tuescan Legion Post 99 and the day of the month in Hedges West Hudson Marine Corps, Hall. Refreshments are served host the third annual Motorcy- at noon. Attendees are invited cle Run (and pig roast) to ben- to participate in a 50/50 drawefit the SSG Edward Karolasz ing and bingo. New members Scholarship Fund on Saturday, are always welcome. For June 3. Registration begins more information, call club at 9 a.m., with kickstands up president Allan Henderson at at 10 a.m. The ride will be to 201-991-4771. High Point Monument and back. Cost is $25. Come back Lyndhurst and enjoy the roast. Those who don’t ride can head to the Pancake breakfast pig roast at noon for $35 per & spaghetti dinner person, which includes the Adoniram Lodge 80, Lyndfood, soda, beer and music. hurst Masonic Temple, hosts For more information, call 201- a pancake breakfast Sunday, 991-9645 or send an email to June 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. vfwpost1302@gmail.com. at the lodge, 321 Second Ave. Breakfast includes pancakes, Roar to Sands sausage, scrambled eggs, The Lion’s Club sponsors a bacon, potatoes, toast, juice, trip to Sands Casino, Bethlecoffee and tea. The cost is $8. hem, Pa., on Saturday, June 10. Walk-ins and takeaway orders

accepted. The lodge also hosts a spaghetti dinner June 2, from 5 to 8 p.m., at 316 Riverside Ave. The cost is $9. For information, call Hal Fischer at 201-446-5661. Palms & pasta The Woman’s Club of Lyndhurst sponsors a palm reading and pasta night Wednesday, May 31, at the Woman’s Club of Rutherford’s house, 201 Fairview Ave., Rutherford. The menu includes pasta, salad, bread, coffee, tea and dessert. Two palm readers will be available. The cost is $30 — and seating is limited to 100. Tickets will be sold in advance. For more information, call Janet at 201-935-1208.

Nutley Ice cream & history The Nutley Historical Society Museum, 65 Church St., hosts its annual ice cream for history event Thursday, June 1, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The society welcomes children to the museum — along with their parents — to explore Nutley’s rich history. The event is free and all are welcome to tour the Nutley Museum.

Scouts to camp Kudos to BPD from AG on parish lawn S

couts from Troop and Pack 305 in Kearny have planned an historic event to mark the end of their 2016-2017 Scout year. Rather than traveling to a campsite to hone basic-camping skills, the Scouts decided to share their knowledge with the community in conjunction with the Sesquicentennial for the Town of Kearny. Beginning Friday evening, June 16, through Saturday afternoon, June 17, Unit 305 will host an encampment on the lawn of St. Stephen’s Church, Kearny and Washington Aves. Scouts will demonstrate how to set up a typical campsite and how to make a

campfire. Scouts will pitch tents, prepare meals, cook, clean, create camp gadgets and sleep overnight. The public is invited to tour the encampment and learn about outdoor skills. On display will be Scouting memorabilia from Troop/ Pack 305, which was organized in 1933. Those willing to contribute items such as old patches, neckerchiefs, photographs, Scout books, or other articles of historic interest are asked to contact the leadership of Unit 305 by emailing KearnyScouts@gmail.com. For more information, log on to www.KearnyScouts. com.

TRENTON – The Belleville Police Department and Chief Mark Minichini have been cited among more than 30 law enforcement agencies and individual police officers by N.J. Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino for “outstanding achievements and innovation in community policing.” Porrino distributed awards at a ceremony May 22 at Rutgers University’s Livingston Campus Student Center in Piscataway. “I firmly believe that a successful community policing program is far more than uniformed police officers walking the beat,” Porrino said. “Rather, it’s an overarching strategy that depends on the collaboration between police

departments and community groups working together to identify and solve local neighborhood problems. “Today, we recognize and commend these outstanding law enforcement agencies and officers for their innovative approaches to fostering relationships of collaboration, trust and understanding between police departments and the community.” The award ceremony featured video presentations and a panel discussion with several police departments showcasing their programs that could serve as models for other departments. From Essex County, the Montclair Police Department and the Newark Police Division were the only other agencies commended.

The AG’s Office said that, “Under Chief Minichini, the Belleville Police Department enlisted the Township Council, community leaders, clergy and local business owners in a partnership to prevent crime. “Through this partnership, the [BPD] has implemented initiatives, particularly Coffee with a Cop, a Junior Police Academy, a community outreach day and block parties, and a bicycle giveaway program for needy families — all with the overarching goal of preventing crime, fostering positive law enforcement — community relations and improving the overall quality of life for township residents.” – Ron Leir

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To jump-start your imagination ... read! S everal years in the making, the project was no flight of fancy — but the final product certainly gives rise to the concept. Friends of the Kearny Public Library and River Terminal combined to fundraise for “Journeys to Imagination,” a 110-pound bronze statue of a boy gliding on a paper plane. The Friends contributed $5,000 and River Terminal kicked in $10,000, according to Josh Humphrey, director of the Kearny Public Library. “It’s been a long time coming,” he said. The statue is supported by a 5-foot-tall pedestal designed and executed by North ArlingKPD from

Rodriguez, 36, of Passaic, were both charged with possession of CDS and drug paraphernalia. Police said a cut straw and a glass pipe were on the ground outside the driver’s door, a plastic bag of marijuana

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was in the driver’s door panel, two more straws and a pipe were on the floor, and 29 Flexeril pills and one wax fold of “Shark Tank” heroin were in Docherty’s purse. Rodriguez allegedly had a strip of Suboxone in his pocket. Both were also arrested on

ton-based monument maker John Burns. Unveiled last week, it stands outside the Main Library in the reading garden. Inscribed on the pedestal’s

base is a quote of Cicero, the famed orator of ancient Rome, reading: “If you have a library and a garden, you have everything you need.” The Friends, the Library

warrants. Docherty: $2,500, drug-related, and $500 MV offense, each from Hackensack. Rodriguez: a no-bail, failure-toappear warrant, Passaic County; $2,500, harassment, and $797, hindering apprehension, both from the City of Passaic; and $500, driving while suspend-

ed, Lodi. ••• At 1:30 p.m., units were alerted that two shoplifters had just fled Marshalls on Passaic Ave. Officer Alan Stickno spotted two men scaling the fence near the ballfield at Belgrove Drive and Bergen Ave., radioed for back-up and confronted the pair. Police said Ahmari Gilmore-Tate, 21, of Newark, complied with orders to halt and sit on the ground. The other suspect, Rasul Elliott, 22, of Newark, was stopped by Officer Ben Wuelfing, and another back-up officer, Det. Mike Andrews, saw the suspect discard five wax folds of “PNC” heroin, police said. The two were identified by store personnel, who reportedly informed police that both had stolen clothing: Elliott, $146.91 worth; Tate, $304.44. Both were charged with shoplifting and conspiracy. Elliott was also charged with possession of heroin and paraphernalia, and on a $10,000/10% Newark contempt-of-court warrant; Tate, on a $250 Bloomfield contempt warrant. ••• Officer Bush, at Chestnut St and Oakwood Ave. at 10:30 p.m., stopped a 2010 BMW for failure to signal a turn, detected the odor of pot, and found under the passenger seat a digital scale and a bag of the drug, police said. Driver Brucy Dorjo, 20, of Kearny, was charged with possession of pot/paraphernalia and a CDS in a MV.

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Museum Board and the Kearny Mayor and Town Council selected the artist and his product. The sculptor, Gary Lee Price, of Utah, says on his website that the piece “represents the freedom and the joy for life that so many of us lose sight of in our busy and responsible lives. The mail-order glider, paper airplanes and pogo sticks become symbols of our dreams and aspirations.” Additionally, Price said, the notion of flight “represents freedom and rising above our problems and gaining that all so important ‘perspective’ on life.” — Ron Leir saw Carlos Johngalvez, 37, of Kearny, “wandering” in the area of Johnston and Kearny Aves., conducted a field inquiry and warrant check and arrested him on a no-bail Kearny warrant for assault. ••• Officer Sean Kelly responded to a 4 p.m. report of a two-car accident on the 300 block of Schuyler Ave. and found that one vehicle had fled the scene. However, a concerned citizen provided him with its description and plate number, and Det. Ray Lopez found the 2007 Mazda parked near Kearny and Johnston Aves. At a Kearny Ave. address, Kelly located and arrested driver Ralph Angeles, 20, of Kearny, on charges of driving while suspended, leaving the scene of an accident, failing to report an accident, failure to return a suspended license, and reckless driving. Police said he also had three warrants: $402, West Milford, town ordinance; and $215 and $195, MV violations, Budd Lake. ••• At 5:30 p.m., Officers Richard Poplaski, Jose Resua and John Donovan responded to Washington Ave. and Hillcrest Road, where a 2009 Toyota reportedly had left the roadway, mounted the sidewalk and a lawn, returned to the street and hit a parked car. Police said they detected a certain scent and recovered a bag of weed from driver Raymond Rodriguez, 44, of Belleville, who was charged with possession of pot/paraphernalia. – Karen Zautyk

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BELLEVILLE – Newark man is in police custody in connection with an overnight Belleville home invasion. Jermaine Ramirez, 25, was arrested Monday, May 22, at his N. Seventh St. residence in Newark on charges of burglary of a Eugene Place home on May 19 and theft. Police said the episode began at around 3:10 a.m., when an intruder reportedly entered the Eugene Place home and remained inside for about 40 minutes. During that time, police said, a female victim was dragged from a futon away from her children toward a separate bedroom, but one of the children woke up during a struggle between the victim and intruder and ran upstairs to alert another family member. The burglar, carrying $20 he allegedly took from the victim’s purse, fled the building at about 3:52 a.m., police said. In the aftermath of the inci-

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dent, detectives interviewed the victim who provided a police sketch artist with a description of the intruder, which was circulated to regional media outlets. At the same time, detectives canvassed the neighborhood for surveillance cameras and found a camera near the crime scene that had captured video of the suspect walking in front of the victim’s residence carrying a water bottle, police said. Police said they secured the water bottle and sent it to an N.J. State Police lab for possible DNA evidence. Meanwhile, based on the composite created by the sketch artist, detectives believed it matched a man they were familiar with from prior incidents that happened in September in Belleville and Bloomfield, namely, Jermaine Ramirez. Knowing that the suspect was living on N. Seventh St. in Newark, detectives canvassed that area for surveillance vid-

The Rev. Patrick J. Seo Born in Brooklyn, Father Seo, 32, received his bachelor’s degree in liberal arts from Thomas Aquinas College, Santa Paula, Calif. He had considered becoming a Carthusian monk prior to entering Immaculate Conception Seminary, but with the help of a diocesan priest, decided to enter Immaculate Conception, where he completed his formation for the priesthood. He says: “When making a vocational discernment, don’t make a decision based on your strengths. Make the decision based on your weaknesses, because it is your whole self — both strengths and weaknesses — that will enter heaven.”

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If you’ve ever been to the Kearny Walmart, you know the main entrance to the place off Newark-Jersey City Turnpike at the foot of Bergen Ave. is a mess. The dip from the property onto the street was big enough to do damage to even the most fortified vehicles. But after years of waiting, it’s finally been paved and fixed. Workers were on site on Tuesday, May 16, paving the entranceway and making it level with the street outside the parking lot. Weeks ago, Kearny Mayor Alberto Santos wrote directly to Walmart’s CEO. Santos got a reply — the CEO ordered a temporary fix for the winter — and now has fulfilled his promise to repave the uneven spots. While the work was being done, it was a bit difficult to get in and out of the Walmart and long lines formed to get out, especially, as only two small entranceways to the property, west of the main entrance, were available at the time of the work.

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Vikings prove that seeding means nothing in NJSIAA playoffs The NJSIAA baseball playoffs began last week and things didn’t exactly look rosy for the Vikings of North Arlington High School. After all, the Vikings were the 14th seed in the North Jersey Section 2, Group I bracket. They owned a robust 8-15 record entering the playoffs. The two prior games before the state playoffs began, the Vikings were outscored by a grand total of 28-2, losing to Harrison by a final score of 11-1, preceded by a one-sided rout against St. Mary’s of Rutherford, falling 17-1. For all intents and purposes, this looked like a John Calipari special, namely one-and-done. But North Arlington head coach Paul Marcantuono didn’t believe that his team’s season was over. Marcantuono pointed toward a 2-0 victory over Secaucus the week prior to the state tournament as a positive sign. “That was a good win for us,” Marcantuono said. “(Eric) McKenna was phenomenal that game. It was an exciting

win.” So Marcantuono went to work and pumped his team up for Dunellen, the No. 3 seed in the bracket. “We knew that we were going to be in the state tournament, despite not having a .500 record,” Marcantuono said. “We knew that we were going to be a low seed and have to play on the road. But it wasn’t an issue for us. After graduating 13 seniors from last year’s team, I knew that this season might be a bit of a struggle.” But Marcantuono also knew one fact. “I knew we had two kids who could throw,” Marcantuono said. “We had Eric McKenna and Charles Kearney. I wasn’t too worried with those two kids. We lost a couple of close games early this season, but we were in those games because of those pitchers.” So when the Vikings got on the bus and headed to Dunellen in Middlesex County, they weren’t thinking like a team that was seven games under .500. see VIEW next page

North Arlington resident produced premier tout service for nearly 30 years By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer

n 2015, Dennis McCarthy was filled with vim and vigor, ready for another high school football season, despite battling kidney cancer, diabetes and heart issues. “I shouldn’t be here,” McCarthy said in August of that year. But McCarthy said that he was feeling fine and recharged. “I feel like I’m hitting my stride,” McCarthy said. “I feel like I can keep going for another 20 years.” Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case. On Sunday, May 21, while driving in North Arlington after doing some gardening, McCarthy apparently had a fatal heart attack. He was 74 years old. For the last 30 years, McCarthy and his son Dave produced The McCarthy Report, the top high school football scouting report in the country. And most of it was done in a tiny apartment in North Arlington, one that is packed to the ceilings with videotapes and notes. The McCarthy living room looks like a library of VHS tapes, which are now outdated thanks to the advances in technology. There are a lot of fly-bynight newcomers who claim that they have seen practically every high school football player in the world. They profess to watch player after player and know every move made by these players. But in reality, it was the McCarthy Report that started all of the recruiting tout services. “He was the Internet before the Internet,” said former Lyndhurst head coach Joe

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The late Dennis McCarthy holds a copy of his prized McCarthy Report touting service. McCarthy died May 21 at the age of 74.

Castagnetti, a friend of McCarthy who played football at Lyndhurst with McCarthy’s two sons, Dave and Ryan. “He did all the leg work. He had a ton of passion, all for the Jersey kid.” Dennis and Dave watched all of the players in New Jersey with a fine tooth comb and offered their evaluations for approximately 75 colleges, ranging from NCAA Division I institutions through the junior college and NAIA ranks. The McCarthy Report has helped the New Jersey high school football player gain millions of dollars in scholarships. “He worked tirelessly for the kids that weren’t marquee players,” Castagnetti said. “He would find a school for those kids to go to. He would ask the kid where they wanted to go and he came up with four or five schools that might have been interested. He was an unbelievable person. He

did so much for New Jersey kids. What a generous man! He was so unselfish. I had the pleasure to snap the ball to Dave and play alongside Ryan. So I was next to and in front of his kids. It’s a big loss to a lot of people.” Dave McCarthy was trying to wrap his head around the thought that his father was no longer with us. “He was still at the top of his game,” Dave McCarthy said. “He was going to different high schools and giving talks on the recruiting process. He went to Hackensack, Montclair and Paramus Catholic.” In fact, Hackensack head coach Benjie Wimberley and Paramus Catholic head coach Dan Sabella were among the mourners at McCarthy’s wake in Lyndhurst last week. “I think that was his latest thing, going to the schools,” see MCCARTHY page

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“The kids were fired up,” Marcantuono said. “I knew we could play well. We were the underdogs. We had the mentality that someone had to win the game and why not us? We knew our pitchers were ready. It was a new season. We were playing with house money. We had nothing to lose. I knew we

were a dangerous team if we could pitch.” Sure enough, the Vikings were indeed dangerous, especially with talented sophomore righty McKenna on the hill. McKenna pitched the game of his young life, surrendering just three hits and one unearned run over 6 1/3 innings,

striking out 13 batters. He was completely dominant. When McKenna reached the newly-imposed pitch count limit, throwing 106 pitches, in came Kearney to act like Mariano Rivera. Kearney struck out both batters he faced for the save of the Vikings’ 4-1 win over Dunellen and the chance to

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The North Arlington High School baseball team might have a 9-15 record this season, but the Vikings are still alive in the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 2, Group I playoffs thanks to the pitching of sophomore Eric McKenna (left) and senior Charles Kearney (right).

advance in the state tournament. The Vikings, the lowest seeded team to win a state tournament game in northern New Jersey, were scheduled to face 11th-seeded Bloomfield Tech in the quarterfinal round after press time Friday afternoon. Marcantuono started to get a good feeling about the game watching McKenna, a former Observer Athlete of the Week, operate. “By the third inning, I knew McKenna was on,” Marcantuono said. “I knew that if we got the lead, they were not going to score again.” Mark Cunningham, who had two RBI on the day, put down a beautiful suicide squeeze 211115A01 bunt that broke the 1-1 tie. Mike Rotondo and McKenna each had two hits and scored a run. “I told them that even though we were the 14th seed, we had a shot,” Marcantuono

said. “We couldn’t over think it. We were counting on the underdog theory and it worked. If we played hard and played clean, it didn’t matter what happened the last two games.” And now? “Hey, we’re 1-0,” Marcantuono said. “It’s a new season. Our goal before the season was to be able to win a state playoff game and take it from there. We won that game, but now we have to focus on the next challenge.” McKenna improved his record to 4-4 on the season. He now has 71 strikeouts and just 21 walks on the season. He’s been brilliant, especially for a sophomore. “It’s been exciting,” Marcantuono said. “The kids are excited.” As well they should be. Records and seeding mean nothing when it comes to the state playoffs. The Vikings are living proof of that.

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our kids,” Marck said. “He was a pleasure to work with. He was still clearly at the top of would come with a piece of his game. He was as sharp as paper and a pen and perhaps a tack. This came as a total some videotape. I always enshock. Sure, he had his issues, joyed his company. The man but he was going full throttle.” knew what he was doing.” McCarthy was hard at work St. Peter’s Prep head coach getting the 2017 version of the Rich Hansen just spent an afMcCarthy Report out to the ternoon with McCarthy, showcolleges, as well as a special ing McCarthy the new training underclassman report. facilities that the school built. “We were going over some “He was genuinely a good notes Saturday night,” Dave guy,” Hansen said. “He would McCarthy said. “We had more ask if we had a kid who than 100 kids. I really think it needed help (in getting into was our finest report ever.” college) and he would put in The football community was a plug for the kid. He was one saddened by McCarthy’s sud- of those relentless kind, but den passing. never wanted to get in the “I will always remember way. The last time we were him as a gentleman,” said for- together, we had an awesome mer North Arlington football time, reminiscing about St. coach Anthony Marck. “He Joe’s (St. Joseph of the Paliwas always friendly. Whenever sades, where both Hansen and you spoke to him, it felt like McCarthy went to school). He time didn’t pass at all. He was really truly cared about kids a pioneer in evaluating talent. and that’s why I admired him It was a pleasure to know the so much. He was a good guy.” man.” Former Hoboken head In 2007, McCarthy was very coach Lou Taglieri echoed the high on the prospects of North same sentiments. Arlington player Michael “He was always great to me,” Gross, who received a scholTaglieri said. “He would come arship to the University of down to the weight room and Rhode Island through McCaalready knew our kids. He rthy’s diligence. Gross became would just sit around and talk the 2007-2008 Observer Male to them, ask them about their Athlete of the Year and is lives, their families. He wanted now currently a teacher and to get to know them. We need an assistant coach at his alma more people like him. I was mater. expecting a call from him. He’s Two years ago, the Vikings’ going to be missed by a lot of sensational quarterback people. There was no hidden Michael Manzo-Lewis, who agenda with Dennis. He just broke the school’s single seawanted to help the kids.” son rushing record, went off Through McCarthy’s efforts, to East Stroudsburg thanks to former Hoboken lineman Dan McCarthy’s efforts. Clifford ended up as a scholar“He always looked out for ship player at Wagner. MCCARTHY from

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McCarthy was also helpful to a host of sportswriters, like veteran Joe Hofmann of the Morristown Daily Record. “He genuinely loved high school football and had such a great mind for it,” Hofmann said. “He had an incredible

warm-ups and instantly touted him. Burk ended up getting a scholarship to Lehigh. “I had such respect for him,” Hofmann said. So did I. I knew Dennis for 25-plus years. We instantly became

‘He genuinely loved high school football and had such a great mind for it.’ — Joe Hofmann on McCarthy memory. He could take a player from today and instantly compare him to a past player. He was in it for the right reasons. It was all for the kids. He had such an eye for talent.” Hofmann said that he saw John Burk of Parsippany in

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In fact, that’s where it all began. McCarthy told me that he first started scouting prospective college players in 1956, when he was a 14-yearold high school student in West New York, helping his uncle, Angelo Amato, help local youngsters to get to the University of Notre Dame, where McCarthy ended up attending. “I would go to games with my uncle and give him advice on players,” McCarthy said. Two of those players, Frank Garguilo (currently the superintendent of schools for the Hudson County Schools of Technology) and Tom Liggio (a former Hudson County Freeholder), went on to play at Notre Dame. Over the years, McCarthy aided with colleges finding out about some of the most

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Harrison’s Gaus a multi-sport dream By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer

f you ask Maciej “Mack” Gaus what his favorite sport is, the Harrison High School senior might give you a different answer, depending upon the time of year. In the fall, the answer might be soccer, a sport that Gaus has played for most of his life, a sport where he is a standout goalkeeper for the famed Blue Tide program. But in the spring, Gaus could answer volleyball, a sport that Gaus has played for the last three years, helping the Blue Tide rise from obscurity into one of the most respected programs in the entire state. Gaus was asked if playing one sport helps the other. “I think playing multiple sports is beneficial to me,” Gaus said. “It helps me with my eye/hand coordination

and helped to increase my speed to the ball. Volleyball is a fast-paced sport and there’s a lot of action. I always have to be quick to react to the ball. If a strong hitter hits the ball and I’m not ready, then it’s not good. I have to be ready to try to get the dig.” Or if someone has a strong leg and fires a shot toward goal, Gaus has to be poised to stop the shot. “The volleyball comes quick at you, but so does the soccer ball,” Gaus said. Gaus first played soccer. “It was my primary sport, but I really never took it seriously until I got to high school,” Gaus said. “I never played on any club team or anything.” In fact, Gaus took a year off from soccer last year to strictly concentrate on playing volleyball. “I played on a club team (Side Out Sports in Fairfield) Harrison senior outside hitter Maciej Gaus.

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pionship, so we all played together. I didn’t want to be left out. I had a chance to work on my skills.” The Blue Tide made it all the way to the overall NJSIAA championship last year, falling to Southern Regional in the title match. Since Gaus was one of the lone returnees from last year’s season to remember, there was some pressure on him to lead the way. “I felt a good amount of pressure,” Gaus said. “Harrison is now known for its good volleyball program. I had to try to make sure we could get there again. I didn’t want to be part of the senior group that failed. I wanted to continue the legacy.” But playing at such a high level of intensity isn’t easy. “He was our most experienced kid,” said Harrison head volleyball coach Nick Landy. “We were counting on him to be our big-time leader. He was the biggest piece we had left.” In the beginning of the seacontinued next page

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son, that idea just didn’t work. “He was trying to do everything,” Landy said. “He wasn’t sure if anyone else could do it. I told him that he couldn’t take on the entire team. He just had to relax and be himself. He’s more of a lead by example kind of guy. He doesn’t get too vocal. He’s pretty reserved.” Landy said that Gaus also had another problem before this season — which was basically staying on the court. “He was very injury prone,” Landy said. “He couldn’t stay away from getting hurt.” So before the current season took place, Gaus enlisted in a weight training regimen to get bigger and stronger. “It helped him out a great deal,” Landy said. “He worked out in the gym and got stronger. It enabled him to hit the ball harder. He also played a lot in the offseason and that helped him. Plus, he has the experience of playing on a good team, the experience of playing in big games.” Gaus said that he worked all year on improving his hitting skills. “I would go to open gyms,” Gaus said. “I also have to give some credit to my teammates. I wouldn’t be as successful without them.” Last Wednesday, the Blue Tide faced neighboring rival Kearny for the third time this season. “All three matches

were very important,” Landy said. The first one enabled the Blue Tide to reach the .500 level at 12-12 at the state playoff cutoff, so it meant that the Blue Tide could successfully defend the Group II sectional title they won the last two seasons. The second one was for the Hudson County Tournament, also won by the Blue Tide, enabling Harrison to advance to the county finals against St. Peter’s Prep. The third one last week was in the North Jersey Section 2 quarterfinals, also won by the Blue Tide by a 2519, 25-21 score. In the match, Gaus registered 10 kills, four digs, four service points (including one service ace) and one block. And for his efforts, Gaus has been selected as The Observer Athlete of the Week for the past week. “Even though we beat them before, I was really nervous,” Gaus said about facing rival Kearny. “This was the state tournament. If we lost, it was over. All we’ve been thinking about was getting back to the state championships. I want to go back and have another shot.” Gaus said that the team struggled early on. “I think in the beginning of the season, the team chemistry wasn’t as strong,” Gaus said. “That caused us to lose a few games.” But Gaus believes the

Blue Tide’s fortunes changed during their trip to Rhode Island. “We played in the Rhode Island tournament and I think we really drew closer as a team,” Gaus said. “After we came home from Rhode Island, the team started to play much better.” Landy believes that Gaus is the reason for the turnaround. “He’s doing his job,” Landy said. “He makes sure that everyone gets back on track.” Gaus has been outstanding leading the way with 207 kills, 175 service points and 30 service aces and 160 digs. He even has 27 assists, which is a lot for someone who plays at the net. Gaus is also an excellent student. He maintains a 4.04 grade point average and plans to study mechanical engineering at Essex County College in the fall. Collegiate volleyball is not in the plans, nor is soccer. Academics take precedence here. “I was getting looked at by some colleges, but they didn’t get me enough to afford college,” Gaus said. “The season’s not over. I can do much better and make this a very successful year.” The Blue Tide (1813) will face nemesis St. Peter’s Prep in the sectional semifinals Wednesday afternoon in Jersey City. If the Tide can rise high, then it will definitely be a successful campaign for Gaus and his teammates.

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2 bedroom, 2 full bathrooms, in ground pool, 30x 150” lot Asking price $289,900

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BELLEVILLE

KEARNY

NEW LISTING!

Kearny - 2 Family - 1st Floor w/ Living Rm, Bedroom, Kitchen & Bath. 2nd Floor w/ Living Rm, 2 Bedrooms, Eat in Kitchen & Bath. Full Finished Basement & Central Air. Close to Schools, Park & Major Transportation. Asking $279,900.

BELLEVILLE

KEARNY

REDUCED!

Kearny - 1 Family - Stunning Colonial w/ 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Modern Bath, Living Rm w/ Fireplace, Dining Rm, Modern Eat in Kitchen w/Newer Cabinets, Granite Countertops, Stainless Steel Appliances & Sliding Door to Deck Overlooking Backyard & Paver Patio. Beautiful Hardwood Floors. Finished Basement w/Large Rec Rm, Laundry Rm w/ Washer & Dryer, Office, Wet Bar w/ Refrigerator. Paver Driveway w/ Detached 1 Car Garage w/ Plenty of Storage. Central Air/Forced Hot Air. Asking $549,000

KEARNY

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KEARNY

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NUTLEY

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UNDER CONTRACT Kearny - 1 Family - Beautiful Split Level Home w/ Huge Family Rm, Mud Rm, Living Rm, Dining Rm, Eat in Kitchen, 3 Bedrooms & 2 Full Baths. Newer Roof & Windows. Driveway & Detached 2 Car Garage. Two Zone Heating. Asking $424,900

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Kearny - 1 Family - Well kept Home w/ Living Rm, Dining Rm, 1 Bedroom, Bath & Modern Kitchen on 1st Floor and 2 Bedrooms on 2nd Floor. Full Unfinished Basement w/ Laundry Area. Parking for 1 Car in Front of the House. Great Size Backyard. Newer Roof & Windows. Asking $255,000

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NORTH ARLINGTON

17 Boston Ave. - North Arlington - 1 Family - Beautiful Ranch w/ 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, Living Rm w/ Fireplace, Dining Rm, Modern Eat in Kitchen w/ Island, Stainless Steel Appliances, Granite & Double Doors Leading to Patio. Attached 2 Car Garage w/ Additional 10+ Parking in Rear. Backyard w/ Newer Pave Patio & Inground Heated Pool. Full Finished Basement w/ Rec Rm, Summer Kitchen, 2 Finished Rms & Full Bath. Loft Area w/ High Ceilings & Skylights. Central Air. Asking $699,900

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Kearny - 1 Family - Recently Renovated Home w/ Living Rm, Dining Rm, Kitchen & Full Bath on 1st Floor. 2nd Floor w/ 3 Bedrooms & Full Bath. Attic for Storage on 3rd Floor. Full Finished Basement w/ Full Bath. Long Driveway & 2 Car Garage. Asking $349,900

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KEARNY: Don’t miss this great one family center hall colonial style home in desirable Manor Section! All Large Rooms! This Great Custom-built Home Boasts 3 Bedrooms! 1 Full and 2 1/2 baths! Hardwood Floors Throughout! Great Screened-in Room overlooking the private yard! Large Full Finished Basement and more! Asking $389,500

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496 Hickory St . - Kearny - 1 Family - Big & Beautiful Home w/ Living Rm, Dining Rm, Kitchen & Master Bedroom w/ Large Private Bath & Big Walk-in Closet on 1st Floor. 2nd Floor w/ Large Rec Rm, 3 Bedrooms & Full Bath. Newly Updated Siding, Windows & Roof. Huge 2 car garage, Long Driveway & Private Deck Overlooking Yard & Manhattan View. House Renovated 2008. Asking $389,900

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KEARNY

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Kearny - 1 Family - Total Remodeled w/ 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, Living Rm, Dining Rm & Modern Kitchen w/ Granite & Stainless Steel Appliances. Finished Walk-up Attic w/ Plenty of Closets. Central Air & Forced Hot Air. Driveway & 1 Car Garage. Unfinished Basement w/ Laundry Area. Asking $349,000

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Kearny - 1 Family -1st floor w/ Enclosed Front Porch, Living Room, Dining Room, Modern Eat in Kitchen & Half Bath. 2nd Floor w/ 3 Bedrooms & Ceramic Tile Bath. Freshly painted, New Furnace, New Hot Water Baseboard, New Doors & New Flooring. Deck off Rear & Private Yard w/ Hot Tub. Asking $215,000

213 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, NJ 07032

North Arlington - 1 Family - Expanded Cape w/ 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, Modern Kitchen, Living Rm and Dining Area w/ Sliding Doors to Wood Deck Overlooking Fenced Backyard. Unfinished Basement w/ Laundry Area. Driveway & 1 Car Garage. Upgraded Central Air, 200 Amp Electric, Windows & Roof. Short Distance to County Park. Asking $359,000

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Kearny - 2 Family - 1st Floor w/ Living Rm, Kitchen, Bedroom & Bath. 2nd & 3rd Floors Used in Conjunction w/ Living Rm, Dining Rm, 3 Bedrooms, Updated Kitchen & Updated 2 Full Baths. Newer Roof, Windows & Boiler. Separate Utilities. Close to Schools & Major Transportation. Asking $379,900

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Belleville - 1 Family - Spacious Colonial 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, Large Living Rm, Dining Rm w/Gas Fireplace, Eat in Kitchen w/Skylight & Entrance Foyer. Master Bedroom w/Walk in Closet. Unfinished Walk-up Attic For Storage. Finished Basement w/Summer Kitchen, Rec Rm, Laundry Area & Full Bath. Private Driveway. Fenced in Backyard with Patio and Shed. Asking $319,900

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BELLEVILLE

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Belleville - 1 Family - Colonial w/ Living Rm, Dining Rm, Eat in Kitchen, 3 Bedrooms & Bath. Hardwood Floors, Built-in Garage & Backyard w/ Deck. Close to transportation & Local Shopping. Sold As Is. Asking $148,900.

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KEARNY: Don’t miss this incredible, beautiful and well maintained Expanded Ranch style home is desirable section of Kearny with River Views!! This home boasts 4 Bedrooms plus! 3 Full Baths! 2 Fireplaces! Beautiful Plank Wood Floors! Central A/C! 4 Zone Gas Heating System! Full Finished Basement with more living space consisting of Huge Family Room with Fireplace, Full Bath and walk out to yard! Security System! Attached Garage with paver stone driveway! AND Way Way More! Truly a one of a kind, must see home where pride of ownership shows! Asking $424,900

KEARNY: Beautiful One Family Home in desirable Manor Section. Newly Finished Hardwood Floors! 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 and more! Asking $429,900

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Harrison - Condo on the 3rd Floor w/ Living Rm/Dining Rm Combo, Kitchen, 2 Good Sized Bedrooms, 2 Baths & Balcony. Beautiful Hardwood Floors, Granite Countertop & Stainless Steel Appliances including Washer & Dryer. 2 Outdoor Assigned Parking Spaces & Minutes Away from Harrison Path. Asking $369,000

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KEARNY

KEARNY: Well Maintained One Family Home! This Move-in Ready Home Consists of 3 Large Bedrooms! 1 Full and 1 Half Baths! 3 Zone Gas Baseboard Heating system! Hardwood Floors Throughout! Private Back Yard! Close to schools, shopping and ALL transportation. Includes Extra Lot next door to home! Asking $314,900

KEARNY: Great Investment Property! Large 2 Family Home! First floor consists of Living Room, Dining Room, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen and Bath. Second floor consists of Living Room (now being used as 3rd Bedroom) Dining Room, 2 Bedrooms, Office, Xtra-Large Kitchen and Bath! Home has Gas Heating Systems with all Separate Utilities! Newer Roof! Close to Schools, Shopping and All Transportation! Asking $384,900

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Nutley - 1 Family - Large Colonial. 1st Floor w/Open Front Porch, Entrance Foyer, Living Rm, Dining Rm, Modern Eat in Kitchen & Half Bath. 2nd Floor w/ 3 Good Size Bedrooms, Den & Classic Bath w/ Tub. Walk Up Finished Attic w/ Full Bath. Full Open Unfinished Basement & Large Private Yard. Parking for 2 Cars at Street Level. Asking $314,000

Kearny - Well Kept Single Family - First Floor w/ Living Rm, Dining Rm, Modern Eat in Kitchen & Full Bath. Second Floor w/ 3 Bedrooms & Full Bath. Finished Attic & Central Air. Finished Basement w/ Office Space, Laundry Rm & Bath. All Remodeled in 1999. New Roof, New Electric, New Hardwood Floors, New Siding & New Garage. Asking $320,000

Kearny - Heather Glen 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 $175,000

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KEARNY: Great investment opportunity! Unique 3 family property! One 2 family home and one 1 family home! All separate utilities! Large 50’ by 93’ property! Asking $379,900

KEARNY: Great one family home! Custom built in 1963 and boasts 4 bedrooms plus! 3 Full and 1 half bath! Master Bedroom with private bath! 2 Car Garage! and much more! A must see home. Asking $359,900

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KEARNY: Well maintained condo in desirable Forest Junction! End unit! Hardwood floors! 2 Bedrooms! 1 Full and 1 Half Bath! Private parking spot! Asking $210,000

KEARNY: Extremely well maintained Ranch Style Home on desirable street! Central A/C! Hardwood Floors! Over-sized Garage and much more! Asking $314,900

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HOMES from of the Marne,” prompted by a July 15 German offensive against U.S. Army and Marine Corps “and the newest troops on the front.” The newest troops on the front. We don’t how long the young East Newarker had been there, but he could have been one of those neophytes. Ettlin is buried in the Oise-Aisne American Cemetery in Picardy, France, along with 6,011 other American war dead. American Legion Post 36, East Newark, was named in his honor when it was established Oct. 22, 1924. As Petry noted, the people of East Newark today are surrounded by this history, including “the school down the street, which almost all of these men went to as boys.” “It’s all here,” he said. “Just 100 years later.”

So, look around you. A century ago, 176 young men walked these same streets, resided in some of these same houses, lived, loved, and loved their country enough to risk their lives in its name. Think about them once in a while. And thank them, and all our veterans, for their service. ••• In addition to the names and addresses listed above, the following are the others that Petry was able to confirm. Maybe you are lucky enough to be living in one of the heroes’ homes: James McKenna, 535 Third St.; John McClusky, 16 John St.; Thomas and Bernard Duffy, 409 Second St.; William Breen, 415 Second St.; Terrance and Owen Coogan, 425 Second St.; Hugh Dixon, 471 Second St.; Joseph White, 432 Second St.; George Barry, 430 Second St.; James Degnan,

422 Second St.; Thomas Higgins, 422 Second St.; Joseph Kaiser, 10 John St.; James Mullen, 445 John St.; Thomas Corblies, 436 John St.; Joseph and Issac Neger, 436 John St.; Joseph Toeman, 430 John St.; John and Edward Flanigan, 420 John St.; C. Stufenberger, 418 John St.; Charles Howarth, 206 Grant Ave.; John O’Connor, 212 Grant Ave.; George Barry, 404 Third St.; John O’Brien, 342 John St.; John Goldham, 169 Grant Ave.; Peter Reid, 146 Grant Ave.; John Gilcrest, 4 President St.; John Earl, 510 Third St.; Francis Boyle, 216 Grant Ave.; Charles Rush, 220 Grant Av.; Edward Moore, 222 Grant Ave.; James McKenna, 246 Grant Ave.; William East, 405 Third St.; George Barry, 404 Third St.; John Reynolds, 21 Searing Ave.; Thomas Cunningham, 24 Searing Ave.; Menil Ross, 400 Passaic Ave.

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adored grandfather of Adam and Alexis Granell; and the loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. The family requests donations in his memory to the Danny Wust Memorial Foundation, 55 Elm St., Carteret, N.J. 07008 (www. dannywustmemorial@ gmail.com).

David was a man of many gifts. He was an athlete, a skillful mechanic and carpenter, a prodigious salesman and a charismatic leader. His contagious warmth and energy combined with his amazing ability on guitar and vocals made him the heart and soul of any gathering. He endured physical and emotional challenges Helen F. Tate that would have defeated Helen F. Tate, of most of us, but just when Arthur W. Miller, 86, died Kearny, died May 21. you thought he wouldn’t May 15, at the Hackensack She was 89. make it, up he rose time and University Medical Center. Visiting and a prayer time again. Born in Kearny, he lived service took place Friday, David will be deeply in Lyndhurst before moving May 26, at the Armitage missed by his children, Dato North Arlington in 1958. & Wiggins Funeral Home, vid, Jennifer and Danielle; During the Korean Conflict, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. his grandchildren Bryhe served in the U. S. Air Cremation was private. son, Mason, Cameron and Force. Since 1958, he had Helen was a member of St. Lily; his mother Doris; his worked as a professional Stephen’s Church, the Harsiblings Barbara Swerkes, photographer and was the mony and Friendship Clubs, Peggy Naumann, Jerry, owner of the Art Roberts AARP, Seniors Inc. and Janet, Lorrie Ostroman, and Photo Studio in North Arthe Salvation Army Home John and Betty Wells and lington for over 58 years. League, all in Kearny. their spouses; 16 nieces and He was a member of the The wife of the late Frank nephews; and many dear Professional Photographers McCarthy and Curtis Tate, friends and neighbors. Association of America, the she is survived by her sons A celebration of his life Professional Photographers Edward McCarthy (Judith) will take place in July, with Association of New Jersey and James McCarthy (Bardetails forthcoming. Donaand the North Arlington Ro- bara). Sister of Catherine tions in David’s memory tary Club — and he was one Lipinski, she is also surmay be sent to Clayton of the founding members of vived by her grandchildren House, P.O. Box 1304, Jonesthe North Arlington Soccer Justine, Jonathan and Lance. boro, Ga. 30236. League. In lieu of flowers, kindly Arthur also was the consider a donation to St. William F. McGeehan yearbook photographer Joseph School for the Blind William F. McGeehan, 81, for Lyndhurst and North or The Salvation Army. died Saturday, May 20, at Arlington high schools for his home in Mount Pleasant many years. David Charles Shinn Township, Pa. While in high school, David Shinn, formerly of His wake was at the Arthur was a member of the Kearny, died peacefully at Thiele-Reid Family Funeral 1949 Lyndhurst Bears state home on May 15. Home, 585 Belgrove Drive, football champions. Born July 31, 1958, he was Kearny, on Wednesday, May He was the beloved the seventh child of Doris 24. Cremation was private. husband of the late Dulce and Harold Shinn. David, Mr. McGeehan was born Maria (nee Alvarez), the who worked as a sales and in Jersey City, and lived cherished father of Sharon marketing executive for in Kearny for many years Granell and her husband VanRan Communications, before moving to Mount Albert, and Jay J. Miller, of Norcross, Ga., lived in Pleasant Township, Pa., in all of North Arlington; the Jonesboro, Ga., since 1990. 1993. Arthur W. Miller

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He served in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper from 1954 until 1956. William was a fireman for the Kearny Fire Department in the Fire Alarm Division. He began as a lineman in 1972 and then was promoted to Assistant Superintendent before retiring as Superintendent in 1993. He was a member of Frobisher Post No. 99, American Legion and FMBA Local 18, both in Kearny. William is survived by his children, Wendy MacConchie (Wayne), William

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BELLEVILLE 2ND FL, 2 BR APT. HT/HW INCLUDED. 1 MONTH SECURITY. NO PETS. NO SMOKING. AVL. July. 1ST. (973) 7597077

LYNDHURST Newly Renovated. 1st ﬂ. 2 BR, $1,500/month. 1 month security. Close to Transportation. No smoking. No pets. Avl. June 15th. (551) 404-7306

KEARNY 3 BR, EIK, LR, DR, dishwasher, W/D. HARRISON $1,500/month. 1 month security. No pets. Avl. July HARRISON 3 BR’s, 1st. (908) 322-7828 2 baths, Renovated. $1,650/month. 1 1/2 months security. Closse KEARNY Beautiful Big to PATH & NJIT, Rutgers. 3 BR, LR, DR, Kitchen. Spacious. Avl. Immedi- Close to school & Bus ately. (551) 229-6989. stop. Nice area. $1,450/ month. 1 1/2 month security. Avl. July 2nd. (201) HARRISON 1 BR, 456-1226 or (201) 998$1,050/Month. 1 month 0794 after 5pm. security. Close to PATH. No pets. No smoking. Avl. July 1st. (973) 454-4536. KEARNY Modern 3 BR, 2 Bath, Large LR, 1,750sq. ft. $1,950/month. 1 HARRISON 2nd fl. 2 BR, 1/2 months security. Kitchen, LR, Bathroom, No smoking. No pets. no parking, no laundry Parking. Central Air. $1,400/month + utilities. W/D hook up. Close to 1 1/2 month security. No schools & transportation. pets. 15 minutes from Avl. 6/1. (917) 526-9562 the Path. Available June 1. Please contact fredcab69@gmail.com. KEARNY 2nd fl. 3 BR’s, 2 bath, Large LR, Kitchen, Central A/C, Washer/ KEARNY Dryer room. No pets. No smoking. $1,850/month. KEARNY Large 1 BR 1 1/2 months security. apt. Loft style. Featur- Avl. July 1st. (718) 913ing open floor plan, high 6118. ceiling, large windows, H/W floor throughout, New ceramic tile in bath. KEARNY 2nd fl. C/A, New kitchen, Ceiling fans W/D, wood floors, Dishin each room. $1200/ washer. $1,400/month month + security & utili- + Security. No pets. No ties. No pets. (201) 991- smoking. (201) 9974493 btw. 4-6pm. 6942. KEARNY Completely Renovated, 5 rooms, $2,400/month. 1 month security. Parking. Avl. june 1st. (201) 726-2846.

KEARNY 2nd ﬂ. 2 BR’s, W/D hook-up. Completely Renovated. No pets. $1,500/month. 1 month security. Avl. June 15th. (201) 9986325. KEARNY Newly renovated, hardwood ﬂoors. Laundry onsite. HT/ HW included. 2 BR start at $1,200. 1 BR start at $975. Jr. 1 BR start at $925. (201) 289-7096

LYNDHURST Apt for rent , 1 Bedroom, LR, EIK, H/ HW included. Close to NYC transportation. No Pets. 1 1/2 mths security. References & Credit Check Up. $1,500 Available June 1st. Please call after 3 p.m. (954)5478340

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E.NEWARK Room for Solid oak table with 5 rent. Male preferred. side armchairs on casters, Shared Kitchen & Bath. with 2 extension leaves. All utilities included. Avl New twin size bed and NEWARK 45 Park Ave. 2 now. 1st.973-868-7999 New double sided twin BR, LR, Kitchen & Bath. mattress. Canon Printer. $1,100/month. 1 1/2 Llardo and Lenox ﬁgurines months security. Avl. June and misc. items. 15th. (973) 202-5103 or LYNDHURST Large MasCall (201)998-1030 (973)477-0925. ter BR, access to kitchen. $600/month + security. Female preferred. Avl. MOVING June 15th. (973) 592SALE NEWARK 19 Kearny 2678 St., Newark. 1 furnished room with bathroom. Everything included, AC, Cablevision. $550/1 person. $600/2 people. Available Now (973) 4770925

HARRISON 1 room for rent. $430/month, everything included TV, cable & internet. (973) 525-3860.

KEARNY room for rent, on Kearny Ave. Excellent location. $550/month everything included. Female preferred. Drug free. Call (201) 640-7393 HARRISON Room for rent, $500/month. 1 month security. Kitchen, Wi-ﬁ & Light included. Avl. Now. (201) 978-4868. Se habla español.

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Troop 305 elects 5 for Order of the Arrow

Boy Scouts from Troop 305 in Kearny recently elected five members into the Order of the Arrow, Scouting’s National Honor Society. Kevin Dolce and Damon Fares, OA Arrowmen from Lenapehoking Lodge IX, hosted the OA elections on May 11. Nathaniel Jablonski, OA Troop Representative, congratulated and welcomed the five newly-elected Arrowmen: Anthony Hayes, senior patrol leader; Carlos Ascensao, patrol leader; Jonathan Reverendo, patrol leader; John Dec, quartermaster; and Eliot Jablonski, chaplain aide. To be eligible for the elections, a Boy Scout must have achieved the First Class rank and experienced a minimum of 15 overnight camping trips with the Scouts, including one longterm camp of five consecutive nights during the two-year

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the Medicine Wheel Dancers. Nathaniel Jablonski and Thomas Gingerelli, Life Scouts from Troop 305 in Kearny have learned the traditional Native American style of “Fancy Dancing” and have performed for their fellow Scouts and their families. Troop 305 Scoutmaster John Reverendo and another adult leader are current, active OA members as well.

Members of the Rutherford Rotary Club, including The Observer’s General Manager Robert Pezzolla (last on r.) gathered recently at the San Carlo, Lyndhurst, to assemble care packages to send to active military. The project was spearheaded by the club’s president, Bill Abbott, who has a relative in the Navy serving overseas.

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