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THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE No one knew firefighter gave life in line of duty in 1941 ... until cadets did research By Karen Zautyk kzautyk@theobserver.com KEARNY – his is the story of a hero. A man who fought in two wars and then dedicated two decades to serving and protecting the people of Kearny. He gave his life in that service. Yet, for more than 75 years, he and his ultimate sacrifice were forgotten. That is now being rectified. When the last group of Kearny Fire Department recruits was at the Fire Academy, they and the rest of the cadets were given an assignment by an instructor, Capt. David Hamilton: Research line-of-duty deaths in the department they planned to join. “Every recruit class gets this assignment,” noted Hamilton, who serves with the Nutley Fire Department. “It’s educational, and they can give their report to the families of the firefighters and to the department.” The KFD cadets learned

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that two members of the township department —Firefighter Emanuel “Manny” Gennace (Dec. 24, 1977) and Capt. Robert E. Ball (Nov. 12, 1973) — had died in the line of duty. They reported same to Hamilton, and he told them, “There was actually a third.” The KFD records officially listed only Ball and Gennace. And the Wall of Honor at KFD headquarters holds citations and photos of just them. So who was the third? The forgotten hero was Firefighter Robert Hamilton, who suffered a fatal heart attack while battling a brush fire in the Kearny meadows on Jan. 13, 1941. He was 61 years old. And he happened to be the brother of Capt. Hamilton’s great-grandfather (also named David Hamilton). Which is why the Nutley officer knew something apparently no one else did. He had heard the story when See HAMILTON, Page 4

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HARRISON — s there a Parking Authority in Harrison’s near future? Could be, town officials acknowledged, in the wake of taking legislative steps to generate more income from parking, both from curbside meters and from private lots. Whether the town will go down the path of a separate authority or a towncontrolled parking utility may depend on the extent of enforcement activity and number of personnel needed for that effort, according to Mayor James Fife. One ordinance introduced July 24 by the Town Council proposes to blanket the area around the PATH station and Red Bull Arena with 500 new parking meters and/or kiosks. At the same time, another ordinance, also introduced at last month’s council meeting looks to tighten control over collection of an existing parking tax on privately-operated lots. Here’s a list of streets where Harrison intends to install the additional meters/kiosks: • Cifelli Drive (Middlesex St.), both sides, from S. Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. to S. Second St. • S. Third St., both sides, from Railroad Ave. to Burlington St., and between Bergen and Essex Sts. • Burlington St., both sides, from S. Third to S. Second. • Essex St., both sides, from First St. to S. F.E. Rodgers Blvd., and from Seventh St. to S. F.E. Rodgers Blvd. • Dey St., both sides, from Harrison Ave. to Warren St., and between Warren and Bergen. • S. F.E. Rodgers Blvd., both sides, from Harrison to

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St. and Rt. 280 Ramp A. Designated parking hours and parking fees are to be determined. Failure to pay for parking is punishable by a fine of “not less than $25, nor more than $50” for each violation. The ordinance is up for a public hearing by the Town Council Sept. 5 at 6:30 p.m. in the council chambers at Town Hall. Town Attorney Paul Zarbetski, who doubles as municipal clerk, said he’s in the process of getting prices on meters and kiosks and deciding whether to go for a state contract or for regular bids. Zarbetski said the town favors an electronic device “where you punch in your license plate” and the machine “remembers how much time you put in” and prints out a receipt. “We’re talking to the professionals about the timing aspects,” he said. Curbside parking around the PATH station, the waterfront redevelopment area and Holy Cross Church, in particular, is at a premium these days and some parking lots have been displaced by the redevelopment activities, said Fife. Another indication of the week-day vehicular crush is that, typically, “the county [Harrison Parking Center] deck [just behind the PATH] is full by 7:30 a.m.,” Zarbetski noted. If the ordinance is adopted next month, Zarbetski said the town is targeting the new meters to be installed and working “by the end of the year.” Meanwhile, the town is gearing up to get a more precise accounting of the money taken in by private See PARKING, Page 22

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Is a brewery brewing in Harrison? By Ron Leir rleir@theobserver.com HARRISON — Is the art of beer-making about to make a return to Harrison? Seems there is one prospective brewmaster actively exploring whether to test those waters. Mayor James Fife said he recently fielded inquiries from an outside entity about a Bergen St. industrial building that could be converted into a microbrewery. That property happens to be for sale, according to a real estate notice posted on the front of the building. However, before any particularly thirsty consumers start lining up to sample product, they should know that plans are far from finalized. In fact, no formal overtures have yet been made to the owner of the targeted property for possible acquisition, the mayor cautioned. And the prospective operator would have to get a state license for the enterprise, he added. Still, the outfit pitching the idea has done a bit more than

just talk about it. Fife produced a largesized rendering of what the proposed business might look like, accompanied by a mini-history of the brewing industry in Harrison dating from the 19th century. Both, he said, were presented by Bernie Gutherz, listed as vice president of development for Green Tree Investment Group. In a phone interview, Gutherz said: “We are in discussions. We do like the location. We do like the town of Harrison ... because of the redevelopment ongoing.” However, he continued, “We’re in a very preliminary stage of planning.” To that end, he said, “we’ve had useful discussions with the mayor and the HRA (Harrison Redevelopment Agency).” And although the local brewing industry dried up in the late 1940s, “back in the day,” said Gutherz, Harrison – like its neighbor Newark – was a singular presence for that enterprise. A 1900 history of the Peter Hauck Brewery in Harrison – edited by GET NJ – the

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document Gutherz gave to the mayor – recounted that Adam Hauck (Peter’s father) established the business in Harrison – after relocating from downtown New York – in 1869. It was then known as Kaufmann & Hauck. A decade later, a fire destroyed the brewery but it was replaced in 1881 by a new facility with a 250-foot frontage on Harrison Ave., between Fifth and Washington Sts., with a 400-foot depth onto Cleveland Ave. This business was run by Peter Hauck. When the company was still in New York it brewed 300 barrels annually in 1844; by 1869, after the move across the Hudson, output had grown to more than 76,000 barrels, reaching a peak of 71,589 barrels in 1889. After the business was reorganized that year as part of the United States Brewing Co. – with Peter Hauck as a director and manager of the

Harrison plant – its inventory soared again, attaining a production recorded as 100,000 per year in 1900. It is noted by the history’s editor, Cornelius Burnham Harvey, that Peter Hauck was politically active, having served on the New Jersey State Democratic Committee, Hudson County Board of Freeholders and member of the Harrison governing body. The history, citing other sources, reported that during Prohibition, the brewery was owned and operated by the Camden Holding Co. and produced “near beer,” containing “no more than one-half of 1%” alcohol, although the owners reportedly did not always dilute the product, which led to some unsavory activities. After Prohibition went off the books in 1934, the brewery returned officially to making regular beer under the names Harrison Beverage Co., Harrison Brewing Co. and West Hudson Brewery.

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The new beer failed to sell, however, and in 1936 the brewery was leased to the Peter Doelger Co., a New York City brewer, and produced a lager, ale and bock beer, along with a pilsner for New York’s Lion Brewing Co. In 1946, the brewery produced its last batch of beer and, the next year, it was sold to Camden County Beverage Co., which used the building mostly for storage. In 1951, Harrison took over the property and in 1952, a fire gutted the building. In 1957, the remains were bulldozed to clear the way for a high school. Should the new venture happen on Bergen St., it would tentatively be called Seven Sons Brewing Co., would be open for tours, samples and retail sales, according to Fife. The prospective operator runs similar enterprises in New Brunswick and Cherry Hill, the mayor added.

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he was a boy. Chief Steve Dyl, current head of the KFD, is as mystified as anyone as to why Robert Hamilton had been overlooked for so long. “We are unaware of why Hamilton was not recognized as a line-of-duty death and we will be working to give him the recognition he deserves,” Dyl told The Observer. He speculates that “a lot of the rules and regulations defining line-of-duty deaths were not in place in 1941.”

The chief has already located, and shared with us, the January 1941 company journal that details the circumstances surrounding the fatality. Before computers ruled the world, departmental records were written by hand in large hardcover books — about the size of old-fashioned scrapbooks. The following is the report inscribed in pen and ink by Capt. I. Oliver on Jan. 13 of that year: “During an alarm of fire at 2:28 p.m. … a still alarm and telephone call from alarm dispatcher stated to send Engine No. 4

and Truck No. 3 to Hackensack Ave. near the Coca-Cola Co. “Upon their arrival found brush burning and dangerously near and close to parked autos of unknown owners. [Hamilton’s obituary noted that these belonged to employees of the Federal Shipbuilding & Drydock Co., which property was also apparently threatened by the fast-moving flames.] Stretched in three lines of 2 1/2” hose with hydrant pressure to stop spread of fire. “During course of fire, Fireman Sweet [we think that’s the

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name; handwriting was difficult to read] called to me stating Fireman R. Hamilton had collapsed at nozzle. “Firemen Sweet, Lord and myself carried him to road (Hackensack Ave.), covered him with blanket and immediately sent in a call for police ambulance of 2nd Pct. “Patrolman Campbell and Fireman Cliff Garrison arrived in ambulance and removed Fireman Hamilton to West Hudson Hospital. “On my return to quarters, I was informed that Fireman Hamilton had passed away in death.” A subsequent journal entry gave the time of death as 3:34 p.m. At 4:05 p.m., KFD headquarters ordered that starting Jan. 14, its flag would fly at halfstaff for 30 days. Hamilton had served with the KFD since Jan. 1, 1922. But there is so much more to this man’s story. He was born in Belfast on June 23, 1878. [Yes, that would have made him older than 61 in 1941, but we can only go with dates provided in various records.] He was one of nine children of Robert and Mary McDowell Hamilton. We do not know when the family immigrated to the U.S., but there is a New York State registration document dated October 1878 verifying Hamilton’s Belfast birth certificate, so it is likely he was brought here as an infant. It is thought that the family lived in Sullivan County, N.Y. In 1898, when he was 20 years old, Hamilton was serving in the U.S. Army, and seeing combat in the Spanish-American War. When the United States entered World War I in 1917, he reenlisted — at age 38 — and spent 18 months overseas in that brutal conflict. [Hamilton’s gravestone in Kearny’s Arlington Cemetery

notes he was a “U.S. W. Vet. W.W. Vet.” When we visited with a friend, our companion asked, “Why doesn’t it say ‘W.W.I.?” Answer: Because in 1941, when he died, we didn’t expect a World War II.] By 1910, Hamilton apparently had moved to Kearny. In 1926, he married his wife Lucy, and they resided at 13 Hillside Ave. They had no children. She died in 1971. [Regarding conflicting information: Most references give Lucy’s maiden name as Dobbins, but we came across one obituary that says it was Palliser. Why?] The first time we found the Hamiltons’ grave, the granite tombstone was nearly illegible. Set into the ground at about a 45-degree angle, the marker had absorbed decades of dirt. So we contacted Michael Perrone (you’ve read his name in this paper before) and asked for his help. Perrone, president of the Belleville Historical Society, is also a skilled stonemason who’s an expert at restoration. He devoted his time and labor — free of charge — to improve the Hamilton monument 1,000%. Our thanks go out to him and also to Chief Dyl, Capt. David Hamilton, Josh Humphrey of the Kearny Public Library and Steven Thiele of the Thiele-Reid Funeral Home for their invaluable assistance in helping us research Robert Hamilton’s story. Which is not over. The KFD, probably early next year, is expected to add his name and image to the Wall of Honor and hold a long-overdue memorial. Said Dyl, “Many changes were made in how we fight fires in the fire service because of the supreme sacrifice made by firefighters killed in the line of duty. It is important we remember those members. No one is exempt in this line of business from being injured or killed.”

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NFSB fiscally challenged but still active By Ron Leir rleir@theobserver.com NUTLEY — A funding scare notwithstanding, Nutley Family Services Bureau is still functioning, reports executive director Eileen Painter. NFSB is a nonprofit 501(c)3 charity with a century-old legacy responding to mental health and social service needs of township residents and beyond. The Chestnut St.-based agency, located just a stone’s throw from the township’s Public Affairs offices, NFSB – which operates a food pantry and thrift shop – has traditionally relied on the township for a portion of its income. But in 2017, Nutley pared its grant funding to the agency, from $65,000 – the amount allocated since 2009 – to $32,500 and that amount “was slated to be eliminated in 2018,” according to a bureau press release. However, “on July 25, [township] Commissioner [Steven] Rogers informed us [the grant] would be $25,000 in 2018, primarily for the food pantry,” the release said. “This is very new information and specifics are forthcoming.” Currently, the bureau is housing the pantry operation in the basement of 169 Chestnut, the former Nutley Red Cross building which it acquired in January 2016. Rogers told The Observer that his department would be providing some funding to the bureau in January but declined to disclose the amount. “The bureau has demonstrated to me there is a need for their services,” Rogers said. However, it remains unclear whether the township’s contribution – whatever it turns out to be – will be sufficient to meet the need for the pantry and/or other services. The food pantry, the bu-

reau’s largest social service, is limited to eligible Nutley residents and “currently serves over 200 participants bi-weekly and is staffed by volunteers,” according to the bureau. “While food is donated by Nutley residents and community partners, the NFSB facility and management costs are $40,000 to $50,000 a year. NFSB assumed responsibility from Red Cross in 2016, aware of the increased financial obligations it carried.” The bureau acknowledged that the overall reduction of the township’s fiscal commitment “leaves a gap for part of Food Pantry plus other program and overhead expenses.” Nonetheless, the bureau said, “NFSB firmly believes residents value our diverse services. We will pursue other funding opportunities before considering any reduction of services.” As an example of its other services, the bureau’s Thrift Shop, operating from 172 Chestnut, is a community re-sale shop, staffed by volunteers, which offers with gently-used donated clothing items to the public and 100% of the proceeds support NFSB programs and services. Bureau management can provide needy Nutley residents with vouchers for the Thrift Shop. Along with the township assistance, the bureau also relies on thrift shop proceeds, private and corporate donations and outside grants to meet its operating expenses. The bureau says its “major focus” is to provide “quality, affordable, accessible psychotherapy counseling that address a wide range of people’s concerns. Our insurancebased model is NFSB’s largest revenue source and is utilized by residents of Nutley and other communities …. Nutley residents receive preferential consideration as appropriate in scheduling, fee adjustments

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NEWS IN BRIEF Pechter’s Bakery going high tech; no jobs added, lost A longtime Harrison business is automating but, reportedly, no employees’ jobs will be threatened. Salvatore Battaglia, an owner of RP Baking LLC (Pechter’s Bakery), told members of the Harrison Zoning Board of Adjustment that the company had no plans to drop any of its workers. Nor, Battaglia added, would any additional workers be hired as a result of the proposed improvements which will facilitate additional shipments of bread to Texas in refrigerated tractor-trailer trucks. Despite concerns raised by neighbors about traffic issues, the board granted site plan approval and a “D” variance allowing the industrial bakery to raise the roof of its building at 840 Jersey St. — 28 feet above the first floor on the west side to accommodate new machinery and to install three new loading bays. At the same time, the company will be permitted to demolish 21,115 square-feet of space — including an old fire escape — on the building’s southwest side (facing Supor Boulevard) to clear the way for new loading bays and to add two handicapped parking spaces. The project will yield a “net reduction” of 750 square feet, although the footprint of the building will remain the same, according to company representatives. RP plans to do the work in two phases, starting with the demolition for which it has already applied for a permit from the town’s construction office. No timetable was given for the project. Several residents from Manor Ave. said they’d like to see the company avoid using that block for their truck deliveries and Battaglia said he would take their concerns under consideration. To oblige neighbors, RP would have to figure out an alternative route to deliver supplies to a nearby warehouse. But any traffic changes would have to be brought before the mayor and Town Council for consideration. The company represented that there would be fewer carbon emissions from the

baking process because of a new technology involving the use of bacteria in the process. New A/V system for council chambers? Members of the Kearny municipal governing body were poised for roll call to start their Aug. 8 meeting, but it didn’t quite come off. Instead, a malfunction of unknown origin in the electronic AV system triggered a 30-minute delay in the start of the session. Two of the six TV screens mounted in the council chambers were blank and, until the system could properly function, the council meeting could not be broadcast on either Verizon Fios or Comcast. It took a call to Michael Martello, the newly retired town business administrator, now living in South Carolina, to get guidance on a possible fix which ultimately was secured with a re-boot of the system. Mayor Alberto Santos said that steps are being taken to provide a more permanent remedy to quirks in what town IT expert Dinis Conceicao described as a cable cx coax system. “Two months ago,” the mayor said, “we set up a committee of Councilman Peter Santana, [B.A.] Bob Smith, Dinis Conceicao and me to review all of the town’s current technology (computers, servers, phones) and technology security measures in place. “The recording system in the chambers is part of that review. The microphones [on the council dais and speaker’s lectern] pre-date me and are at least 20 years old; the recording cameras are approximately 14 years old.” Kearny has televised its [council] meetings since 2000 …. Initially, we used a traditional recording camera on a tripod. About 14 years ago, we installed in the Town Hall chamber television monitors and a camera that’s built into the back wall which is used to record meetings. “While the video is of adequate quality, the audio is sometimes too low or, as occurred at the last meeting, only came on after we rebooted the system twice.” See NIB, Page 22

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Tracing Phil Kearny statue’s history By Ron Leir

ith statues of U.S. historical figures representative of the Civil War prominently in the news these days, this might be an appropriate time to focus on one such monument close to home. Standing in front of the Kearny Post office is a statue of Brig. Gen. Philip Kearny, who lost his left arm fighting in the Mexican War and, while leading the N.J. Brigade, was killed by Confederate soldiers during the Battle of Chantilly, Va., on Sept. 1, 1862. The man Confederate soldiers liked to call “the One-Armed Devil” had occupied, with his wife, a mansion known as Belle Grove in an area that was then still part of Harrison. It wasn’t until 1867 – five years after Kearny’s death – that a big chunk of Harrison broke away and incorporated as a separate municipality, taking the name of the late general. According to an account in the National Register of Historic Places, a statue of Kearny was commissioned by the State of New Jersey in 1868 and was intended for display in Statuary Hall in the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. That sculpture was designed and cast in bronze by Henry Kirke Brown, already well-known for his previous renditions of Abraham Lincoln and George Washington, both placed in Union Square, N.Y., and of Brevet Lt. Gen. Winfield Scott, erected in Washington, D.C. Completed in 1873, the 800-pound statute was initially exhibited at the State House in Trenton before being placed in storage – where it was apparently forgotten until it was discovered in 1879. At that point, a committee of Civil War veterans successfully petitioned the state Legislature to have the sculpture brought to

Newark where it was unveiled at the south end of Military Park – the first such public display in the Brick City. Among the dignitaries attending the dedication in 1880 were Civil War Gen. (and by then, former U.S. President) Ulysses S. Grant and Gen. (and the then-New Jersey Gov.) George McClellan. And there the statute remained; in 1925, it was shifted to the north end of the park to make way for a “Wars of America” bronze group sculpture designed by Gutzon Borglum, who – two years later – began his famous Mt. Rushmore creation. Years later, following the statue’s refurbishing after it had been, once again, put into storage during the construction of an underground parking garage, then-Kearny Mayor Joseph Healy chided Newark for repositioning the general to face west – away from Kearny. “But it’s not the same General Phil,” Healy was quoted as telling then-Newark Mayor Leo Carlin. “He used to be headed east on the way to back to the town he loved and where his homestead, Kearny Castle, was a landmark for years. [It was torn down in 1926.] “Now you have him facing west, turning his back on us. In fact, he’s headed toward Kearney, Neb., which was named for his uncle Gen. Stephen Watts Kearny, who was born on Broadway, Newark, but they never got around to properly spelling the name. “Phil Kearny was born at 1 Broadway, New York City, which is another reason he should be facing east.” Over time, town officials would press Brick City officials to consider moving the statue to Kearny, but their pleas fell on deaf ears. In 1993, Kearny resident William Styple, a Civil War authority, was driving along Broad St. in Newark past Military Park and was shocked to find the general knocked off his See STATUE, Page 22

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her Jeep. Police said she was not sure of his full identity. t 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, She knew him as “Freddy.” Aug. 16, KPD Officer And she reportedly pointed Philip Finch responded out a Davis Ave. building to the report of a two-vehicle, where she believed he lived. hit-run accident in the area of Attempts to locate him that Schuyler Ave. and Devon Ter- day proved futile, but at 3:30 race. Police said the victim, a p.m. on the 17th, Finch and 40-year-old Harrison womOfficer Jack Grimm conan, said she had been driving tacted the building owner, south on Schuyler when her who allowed them access. 2006 Honda was cut off and “Freddy” -- who turned out to rammed by a Jeep that then be Jose Blanco, 52, of Kearny fled west on Devon toward -- was found in a second-floor Davis Ave. apartment, questioned and The woman apparently was ultimately arrested. not injured -- but she was Police said he had three pregnant, so Kearny EMS was contempt-of court warrants, summoned to the scene. from Kearny, Union City and Despite the trauma, police Passaic. Additionally, he was said, she was able to get the charged with: Assault by auto; Jeep’s plate number, and the driving while suspended; leav2001 vehicle came back as ing the scene of an accident; being owned by a 26-year-old failure to report an accident; Kearny female. Problem: At reckless driving, and failure the time of the crash, it was to yield the right of way at an being driven by a male. intersection. Finch located the owner, No charges were filed who reportedly said that a against the owner of the Jeep male friend, or rather “acsince failure to provide eviquaintance,” had had access to dence of a valid IQ is not yet a KEARNY –

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Aug. 14 At 11 p.m., Officer Michael Gontarczuk stopped a 2000 Aug. 10 Toyota for a rear-lighting Officers Alan Stickno and violation at Hickory and Patrick Becker responded to Spruce Sts., detected the odor an 8 a.m. accident on Pennsylvania Ave. in South Kearny, of burning marijuana and saw remnants of the drug scatwhere a 2012 Kia had reartered about the car’s inteended a tractor-trailer. The Kia, which (of course) had rior, police said. A search of suffered heavy front-end dam- driver Raini Hernandez, 23, of age, was found to be operated Newark, reportedly produced by Vincent Vitiello, 28, of Fair- a plastic bag of suspected pot. field, who reportedly was still He was charged with possession of pot/paraphernalia and asleep at the wheel. got a summons for the lightAwakened and asked for his credentials, he responded, ing offense. “Okay,” and promptly went Aug. 16 back to sleep, police said. At noon, Officer Damon Reawakened, he was asked Pein responded to Walmart, to step from the vehicle but reportedly had difficulty where security had detained maintaining his balance. Fola suspected shoplifter, Anlowing field sobriety tests and dre Williams, 46, of Newark. an examination at headquarPolice said the store did not ters by Officer Ben Wuelfing, want to press charges but the KPD’s Drug Recognition did want him put on notice Expert, Vitiello was ultimately that he was not welcome on the premises. Unfortunately charged with DUI and care-

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for Williams, he ended up on the premises of the Hudson County Jail when, police said, a warrant inquiry by Pein revealed he had two, $300 and $100 full bail, both for contempt and both from Kearny -- dating to 2011. ••• Vice officers, traveling in an unmarked car in the area of Maple and Liberty Sts. at 2 p.m., encountered a doubleparked 1997 Honda. The detectives intended to just navigate around it, police said, but as they did so they were reportedly subjected to “a tirade of obscenities” from its driver, Jonathan Villegas, 20, of Kearny. This caused them to stop -- and identify themselves as police officers. And when they stopped, police said, they detected a certain scent and recovered an eight-ounce baggie of suspected weed from the loquacious Villegas. He was arrested and booked at HQ for possession of pot/paraphernalia. – Karen Zautyk

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Nutley Central Athletics recently brought two teams with 24 players to South Carolina to the Ripken Experience. Both teams each won a few games against some tough competition. The opening ceremony featured Nutley’s Cecelia Mielnicki singing the National Anthem. Both teams fell short losing in the quarter-ﬁnals of both age groups. Kids looking to be part of Central Athletics fall baseball are invited to tryouts for age group 9U up to 14U on Aug. 26 and Sept. 2 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Owens Field 2, 44 Park Ave. For more information, email tonymel119.am@gmail.com. Pictured here is the 13U team with former MLB player Roberto Alomar.

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At the library Here’s what the Belleville Public Library, 221 Washington Ave., has in store for the upcoming week: In the Children’s Room: • Kids Coloring Book, Tuesday, Aug. 29, from 2 to 4 p.m. The library provides all supplies. For ages 5 to 11. • Bookworm Bingo, Tuesday, Aug. 22, from 2 to 3 p.m. Kids ages 5 to 11 play bingo and win books. • Storybook Friends, Wednesday, Aug. 23, at 10 a.m. Kids ages 2 to 5 share stories, songs and theme-related crafts. • Kids Computer Club, Thursday, Aug. 24, from 11 a.m. to noon. Elementary schoolage kids learn how to change the font, color, size, insert clip art, shapes, make labels and go on an online scavenger hunt. • Friday Play Day, Friday, Aug. 25, noon to 3 p.m. It’s free play with the Wii gaming system, Legos and board games for ages 5 to 11. • End of Summer DJ Party, Monday, Aug. 28, at 6 p.m. Kids Choice DJ Dave will have kids and their families up and moving with the Limbo, Macarena, Hokey Pokey, Cha Cha and Electric Slide. Also enjoy games like Hula Hoop Hot Potato, Bubble Wrap Pop Team Dance and Mummy Wrap. For adults & teens: • Family Movie Day, Tuesday, Aug. 22, presents “The Zookeeper’s Wife” at 2 p.m. Learn how the keepers of the Warsaw Zoo – Antonina and Jan Zabinski – helped save hundreds of people and animals during the German invasion during WWII. • E-Book Help Hour, Thursday, Aug. 24, 10 to 11 a.m. Bring your laptop, e-reader, tablet or smart phone to the library to learn the basics of accessing e-books on your electronic device.

Harrison OLC’s parish picnic Our Lady of Czestochowa church hosts its annual parish picnic Aug. 27 from noon to 8 p.m. Polish food, great music and activities for children will

be available at 115 S. Third St.

Blood drive The town sponsors a blood drive Tuesday, Aug. 29, from 2 to 6 p.m., at the gym in the community center, 401 Warren St. A complimentary cholesterol screening will be performed on all donors. Each donor will also receive a free NJ Lottery ticket. Donors must be at least 110 pounds and have eaten before donating. Call 201-444-3900, ext. 1417, for more details or to register. Register for co-ed soccer Co-ed soccer registration for grades 1 to 8 is underway (through Sept. 8) at the community center, 401 Warren St. The cost is $30 per child. Proof of Harrison residency is required. Call 973-268-2469 for more information,

• Foosball Tournament, Tuesday, Aug. 29, from 7 to 9 p.m.

At the LFSC The Liberty Family Success Center, 341 Kearny Ave., presents these programs during the upcoming week: • Summer Bites Workshop, Tuesday, Aug. 22, 5 to 6 p.m. Adults and kids work sideby-side to make a delicious meal, with hands-on cooking instruction, and enjoy it together. Grandparents are welcome, too. • Time for Tots Play Group, Wednesday, Aug. 23, 11 a.m. to noon. Parents with small kids are invited to use the play space for socialization and fun. Parents must stay with their children. • Picnic in the Park, Thursday, Aug. 24, 2 to 4 p.m. Call 201-622-2210 to reserve a spot. • Let’s Zumba, Thursday, Aug. 24, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., and Monday, Aug. 28, 2 to 3 p.m. Free Zumba classes. • Hope for Mothers, Friday, Aug. 25, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Family Fun Friday, Friday, Aug. 25, 2 to 3 p.m. Partake in arts & crafts, movies and more. Refreshments are served.

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Run in Oliveira’s memory The third annual 5K Run/ Walk in memory of SSG Jorge Oliveira takes place Saturday, Aug. 26, at the Kearny VFW, 300 Belgrove Drive, to raise funds for a scholarship given to a graduating Kearny High School senior. Sign up at RunSignUp.com. The day of the race, registration is at 8 a.m., and participants step off at 9 a.m. Oceans rock at KPL The KPL presents an “Oceans Rock” animal program for kids 4 and older Wednesday, Aug. 23, at 1 p.m. Experience an interactive presentation and museum exhibit on ocean life. Then, participate in an ocean dig where participants can find and take home genuine shark teeth fossils, seashells, sea stars and more. No sign-up is required, but space is limited, so please arrive early.

Call the Parks Department at 201-804-2482. Crab night upcoming The Masonic Club hosts its annual crab night Saturday, Sept. 16, at 6 p.m. at 316 Riverside Ave. All you can eat crabs and coleslaw will be available, along with chicken for nonseafood eaters. The cost is $35 per person at the door and $30 for tickets bought by Sept. 3. All tickets include tap beer for adults and soda. Clams (steamers and on the halfshell) will also be available for an extra charge. RSVP by Sept. 3 by calling 201-933-1330.

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School supplies sought The North Arlington Elks Lodge 1992 collects school supplies through Sept. 7. Donations, which will be distributed to local schools, Elks head to AC help those in need in the comThe Harrison/East Newark munity. Backpacks, binders, Elks sponsor a trip to Caesar’s crayons, colored pencils, erasAtlantic City Sunday, Aug. 27. ers, pens, pencils, highlightA bus leaves from 406 Harriers, markers, Sharpies, index son Ave. at 10 a.m. The cost is cards, Post-it notes, 1-inch St. Stephen’s Seniors $30 with a $30 slot-bet return. binders, composition books, St. Stephen’s Seniors, 676 For more information, call loose-leaf paper, pocket foldKearny Ave., meet at 1 p.m. Maria at 201-978-8916. ers and notebooks (1,2,3 & 5 every first and third Tuessubject) are welcome. Doday of the month in Hedges Library summer schedule Hall. Refreshments are served nations may be dropped off The Harrison Public Library Literacy volunteers sought at noon. Attendees are invited at the Elks Lodge, 129 Ridge is now operating under sumLiteracy NJ West Hudson to participate in a 50/50 draw- Road, Monday through Friday mer hours: Mondays, Tuesafter 4 p.m.; Saturday and Programs is recruiting volun- ing and bingo. New members days and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to teer tutors to help adults imare welcome. Upcoming meet- Sunday after noon. For more 7 p.m.; Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to prove their literacy skills. All information or to arrange a ings are Aug. 22; and Sept. 5 1 p.m.; Fridays, 11:30 a.m. to 6 tutors will learn how to run a and 19. For more information, pick-up, call 201-923-3268. p.m.; Saturdays, closed. book group, help students pre- call club president Allan HenGoing down to Dover pare for the U.S. citizenship derson at 201-991-4771. The Senior Harmony Club Kearny test, prepare adult learners for sponsors an overnight trip to Lyndhurst the GED, lead a conversation Dover Downs, Delaware, Sept. OLS Rosary Society meets group, lead a small ESL group Parks & Rec offers trips, shows 20-21. The Rosary Society of Our and host a study session. The Parks & Recreation Lady of Sorrows Church, The hotel and casino are Tutoring takes place in the 136 Davis Ave., hosts its first North Arlington, Harrison and Department sponsors a trip to smoke-free. Package includes monthly meeting Thursday, Kearny libraries. The curricu- see “Bandstand” on Sept. 12 at hotel room, $50 in slot play, 7 p.m. The $90 tickets include one dinner and a buffet breakSept. 7, at 7 p.m. in the church lum is provided, and tutors transportation to and from basement. Dues will be colfast. For more information, sign up for one semester at a lected. time -- summer, fall or spring. the show. A bus will leave the call Libby at 973-481-2118. Parks Department at 5 p.m. Literacy NJ West Hudson Seats are limited. There is a Nutley PBGC programs Programs will offer tutor four-ticket per person limit. The Presbyterian Boys & training from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Parks & Rec also wants to NHS class of ’57 reunion upcomGirls Club, 663 Kearny Ave., on Sept. 16 and Sept. 30 at run a trip to the Statue of Lib- ing offers the following upcoming Kearny’s Main Library, 318 erty and Ellis Island Museum activities: The NHS class of 1957’s Kearny Ave. Tutors will com• Paper Plane Flying contest, plete approximately five hours on Thursday, Sept. 21. A bus 60th reunion takes place Satwould leave the NJ Transit Tuesday, Aug. 22, from 7 to 9 urday, Sept. 16, from noon to 4 of online training at home inp.m. lot at 9 a.m. and tickets would p.m. at the San Carlo, Lyndbetween training sessions. • Ping Pong Tournament, cost $18.50 for adults and $14 hurst. Tickets are $55. Call the For information and to Thursday, Aug. 24, from 7 to for senior citizens. committee at 973-886-1757 to register, call 267-825-7159 or 9 p.m. Interested in either trip? register. send an email to slomax@

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crackdown, participating agencies made 1,649 drunken-driving arrests. Law enforcement agencies participating in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over 2017 crackdown offer the following advice: • If you plan to drink, designate a driver, someone who will not drink alcohol, before going out. • Take mass transit, a taxi or ask a sober friend to drive you home. • Spend the night where the activity is held. • Always buckle up, every ride, regardless of your seating position in the vehicle. It’s your best defense against an impaired driver. If you’re intoxicated and traveling on foot, the safest way to get home is to take a cab or have a sober friend or family member drive you to your doorstep.

Celebrating summer reading The Summer Reading Program at the Lyndhurst Public Library recently ended. This year’s theme was ‘Build a Better World.’ All children who read at least 24 books were entered into a rafﬂe to win a Fire HD-8 tablet. This year’s grand prize winner was Jeremiah Sorozati, seen here with Children’s Librarian Jenna Columbia. Other highlights included a story time with King Carlos from Medieval Times and an extravaganza celebration where children were entertained by magician Tom Yurasits. After the show, children were treated to an ice cream sundae party where they were given certiﬁcates and prizes.

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Bob Kasper at the KTB was a real treat By Joann Barton Special to The Observer

at the Coffee Shop. If you’re interested in catching Kasper do his thang, his next gig is Sept. 9 at recently found myself in my O’Donnell’s Pub in Harrison old stomping grounds, Haron Harrison Ave. (the old CJ’s) rison and North Arlington. at 9 p.m. Arriving early doesn’t I went to the KTB Coffee Shop hurt to ensure a great seat. This in North Arlington. Some of gig will consist of Bob’s full you who know me well know I ensemble — co-writer, guitarist don’t drink coffee, so what was and producer Tim Borkovski I doing there? I went to see a and drummer Rob Savoy. lifelong East Newark/Harrison Bob will also be in Somerresident, Bob Kasper, perform Photos courtesy Joann Barton ville in October at The Dragon an acoustic set. The funny thing about how I TOP PHOTO: Bob Kasper performing in North Arlington a few weeks ago. BOTTOM: Owner Kris Baignosche and barista Fly Music and Coffee House. I know I usually go to and enknew Bob was playing was be- Marie Lozano of KTP Coffee Shop. So, here I was listening to sound like a crossover country quaint place that allows solo joy going to concerts of famous cause when I was out of work these great original songs and acts to perform and do poetry act. Not that he is a country musicians, but I love coming for a couple of months, I sold Bob’s strong voice and guitar readings. Unfortunately, it isn’t to see up-and-coming artists. artist, but today’s rock music some of my prized possessions playing. As a musician myself, is now country music. You big enough for a full band — it Half the time, they don’t get — my musical instruments. I found myself saying, “I need would sound distorted and don’t hear rock/new rock on paid and if they do, their pay is Bob just so happened to answer to run back to my car and grab horrible. So if you’re a solo any mainstream radio stations usually beers for the night. Real my Craigslist Ad for a Mandomy conga and tambourine.” My nowadays. act, contact them. They accept musicians don’t do it for the lin for sale. He rang my doormusic virgins. In June, they did money — they do it for the love Bob also played a medley bell and we both looked at each musical ear was hearing drums, guitars and background vocals a poetry night for Pride. Owner and enjoyment of music. on his acoustic guitar includother strangely. I finally said, which would have made these Kris Baignoshe informed me ing the Beatles’ “You’ve Got to A truly great job by Kasper, “I think I know you.” The last songs sound even better than that every Saturday night, Hide Your Love Away” (love so come check him out and you name came out of my mouth, they did. Chloe performs on her acoustic will enjoy it, too. that song). If you thought I but his first name eluded me. 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Bloomfield police shoot suspect dead BLOOMFIELD – he Essex County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating a police-involved shooting in Bloomfield that left a 60-year-old alleged domestic violence suspect dead. Acting Essex County Prosecutor Robert D. Laurino said that on Friday, Aug. 18, shortly after 8 a.m., at a residence on Greenbrook Drive, Bloomfield police officers responded to a 911 domesticviolence call. Arriving officers said they were confronted by a man who was armed with a knife — and the officers also observed a woman suffering from apparent stab wounds. The officers said they attempted to disarm the suspect, but when when he

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Lyndhurst boys’ soccer: Continuing the ascent Ever since Denis Jelcic took over the Lyndhurst boys’ soccer program four years ago, there has been a continual climb toward respectability. Last year, the Golden Bears posted a 16-9-1 record. They won their first round game in the Bergen County Tournament before falling to Bergen Catholic. And the Golden Bears won their first round game in the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 2, Group II playoffs before falling to Harrison in the second round. Now, as everyone knows, it’s not a positive thing to lose to anyone, but it’s never a real bad thing to lose to the Crusaders or the imposing Blue Tide at anytime, never mind the county and state playoffs. “It was the first time in 20 years that we won a game in both the county and state playoffs,” Jelcic pointed out. So there is nothing to be ashamed or embarrassed about with the record or the ledger of the Golden Bears’ success. But what Jelcic wants now is a level of sameness. Jelcic has one code word to use this year:

Consistency. “It makes it easier to come back,” Jelcic said. “We don’t have to totally rebuild. We want consistency. We want to be able to play the entire year and then come back to the varsity league in the spring with a lot of the same players. That’s what we had this past spring. We had seven returning players.” It means that Jelcic’s job this preseason has been much easier. “Things are running much easier,” Jelcic said. “The seniors are ready to go. They know the drill. We want to continue on the same path, continue to get better. We want to keep the bar high. It’s hard to keep the bar high, but that’s what we want. The league we play in (the North Jersey Interscholastic Conference-Liberty Division) is so tough with a lot of returning players. It’s one of the top leagues in the state with Harrison.” But Jelcic believes his team is ready for the challenge. “I like this team,” Jelcic said. “They’re excited to play some quality soccer every day. They play evesee VIEW page

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The Nutley football program is in good hands with former coach Steve DiGregorio returning to his old job as head coach. Kneeling, from l., are John McAloon, Christian Briganti, Mike Paolello, Derrick Kurtzmann and Joey D’Alessio. Standing, from l., are Ryan O’Mara, Miguel Lopez, Matthew Jaworski, Anthony Alberto, head coach DiGregorio, Justin Luna and Luis Abreu.

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t was a glorious Saturday afternoon at the famed Nutley Oval athletic complex. The sun was shining brightly. The 82-degree temperature was more like mid-September than mid-August, when the heat is usually stifling and you could cut the air with a butter knife. It was a positive feeling around the busy and active facility that is always filled with Nutley High School athletes as well as others. Meaning, it was a perfect day to hold the annual Maroon-White scrimmage, an in-

trasquad contest pitting friend against friend and teammate up against teammate for a brief stint, followed by a good old-fashioned summer barbecue. And it was a return to glory for Steve DiGregorio. Five years ago, DiGregorio left his position as the head coach of the Maroon Raiders because of family obligations. DiGregorio wanted to be closer to his Princeton home, where his sons attended high school and where he once coached at Princeton University. DiGregorio, a Nutley native and longtime teacher at Nutley High, left Princeton

University a little more than decade ago to take over the Maroon Raider program that was indeed struggling and in dire need of some victories. In his first season at his alma mater, DiGregorio won five games in 2005. A few years later, in 2010, the Maroon Raiders won eight games. They advanced all the way to the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 2, Group III championship game against Morristown in the spanking new MetLife Stadium. In 2011, Nutley posted a 6-4 record and made another trip to the state playoffs, falling to Parsippany Hills in the first see NUTLEY next page

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NUTLEY from round. And that was it. DiGregorio had two sons in high school and another who was special needs and in need of special attention. His nine-year stint at Nutley was over - or so everyone thought. “I didn’t expect to come back,” DiGregorio said. “I didn’t leave the job the first time because I didn’t like it.” But DiGregorio got the opportunity to serve as a volunteer assistant at Princeton High, coaching his two sons. And since all three boys are off doing their collegiate thing and with the head coaching job at Nutley opening up when Tom Basile stepped down after five seasons, it was only natural that DiGregorio would want to coach again at the school where he already was entrenched as a teacher. “It made sense,” DiGregorio said. So there he was, back on the Nutley Oval, guiding his program through a Maroon-White scrimmage. Steve DiGregorio looked like he was home. He looked like he belonged and like he never left. He did realize one thing. “There are some talented

guys out there who could play,” DiGregorio said. “The cupboard is not bare. I wish we were a little deeper in some spots, but we have enough guys with good game experience.” The Maroon Raiders went 3-7 last season, but they did manage to make an appearance with a losing record in the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 2, Group III playoffs, falling to West Essex in the first round. In fact, the Maroon Raiders began and ended the 2016 season against West Essex. And as a strange twist of fate, guess what team DiGregorio begins his second stint as head man with the Maroon Raiders against? You nailed it. The Maroon Raiders face the Knights of West Essex on Saturday, Sept. 9 at the Nutley Oval. DiGregorio did watch films of last year’s team and didn’t want to make any judgments off those videos. “Any time you take over something, you want to go in with an open mind,” DiGregorio said. “I wanted to figure it out all on my own.” It didn’t take DiGregorio long to learn that he had a stud running back returning in senior Nick Mainiero (5-foot-7, 170

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pounds). Mainiero, an Observer Athlete of the Week last season, had two games a year ago where he rushed for more than 200 yards. “He’s a hard, hard, hard runner,” DiGregorio said. “He has great assets. He sees things that most players don’t. We know we can move the ball with him in the backfield.” Another solid performer is senior Sam Abreu (5-11, 180). “He’s another hard runner and a tough kid,” DiGregorio said. The leader for the starting quarterback slot is junior Josh O’Neill (5-11, 170), who is one of the best all-around athletes in Essex County. O’Neill is also a fine baseball player. “Josh can both run and throw,” DiGregorio said. “He has a good athletic understanding of the game. We want to find a niche for Josh.” There’s one aspect that DiGregorio liked about his team from the start. “They’re highly coachable,” DiGregorio said. “I told them that they needed to be coachable and they’ve been terrific.” As if he isn’t busy teaching X’s and O’s. “I always thought that if you teach a system of football, then you’ll be in good shape,” DiGregorio said. “That’s what we’re trying to do. We have to adapt to the talent that we have. If they can grasp what we’re

trying to teach, then we’ll be okay. Once we feel that we’ve learned that part, then we can add a wrinkle here and there. But we have to learn the system first.” DiGregorio sees signs. “I think we’re getting better every day,” DiGregorio said. “We’re becoming multi-faceted. We want to make the opponent work hard trying to keep up with us. But everything has to come from the same trunk of the same tree. It comes down to the system of play.” Three players are battling for time at fullback, namely senior Ryan Loch (6-0, 205), junior John Luberto (6-1, 200) and sophomore Dan Jennings (6-0, 195). Junior Eli Acosta (6-2, 170) has been impressive at wide receiver along with fellow junior Vincent Russo (6-1, 180). “They’re both very similar,” DiGregorio said of his receivers. “They both can go up and get it. They’re talented receivers.” The Maroon Raiders will use two tight ends in seniors Ryan O’Mara (5-11, 210) and John McAloon (5-11, 180). Senior Luis Abreu (6-2, 265) returns to his spot at tackle along with three others fighting for playing time. Senior Joey D’Alessio (5-11, 200) and sophomores Matt Jaworski (5-10, 230) and Miguel Lopez (6-1, 310) are all in the mix at both tackle and

guard. Senior Justin Luna (6-2, 230) has a lot of experience and will be at guard. “I like him a lot,” DiGregorio said of Luna. Senior Anthony Alberti (6-0, 240) is the starter at center, where he played last year. “It absolutely helps,” DiGregorio said of the experience along the front line. Defensively, the Maroon Raiders will have a 4-4 formation. O’Mara, who had a great year last year at defensive end, returns there along with Luna. Abreu and Lopez are defensive tackles along with Alberti and senior Mike Paolello (5-10, 200). There’s depth in the linebacker corps with Luberto, Russo, Loch, Jennings, Sam Abreu and Dominick Raffaelli all getting in the mix. Mainiero and senior Wayne Wittman (6-0, 175) are the cornerbacks with Acosta and junior Matt Durham (6-0, 175) at safety. The optimism is there, just like the radiant conditions at Nutley Oval last Saturday. “It’s been good jumping back into it,” DiGregorio said of being a head coach again. “I think it was easier to step into it this time than the last time. I’ve been incredibly active the last couple of years with my sons. But this is good because I’m here.”

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ry day and all day, 24/7. I drove by the field (the Lyndhurst Recreation complex) the other day and the lights were on and they were playing on their own. I love seeing that. They love playing and they really love each other.” Jelcic said that his job as a coach has been made easier by the dedication of his older players. “We have some great leaders,” Jelcic said. “I don’t have to organize much. And as you know, great leaders make for great teams.” The Golden Bears are blessed to have senior striker Vincent DiTonto back for his final year. DiTonto, who was named Observer Athlete of the Week once last season, found the nets 19 times last year after scoring 13 as a sophomore. “He’s looking the best he’s looked in his four years with us,” Jelcic said. “He’s such a hard worker.” The Golden Bears don’t have a sure-fire starter in goal to start the season. “It’s totally up in the air,” Jelcic said about a possible starting goalie. “We have about six kids battling for playing time. None of them have varsity experience, so that’s a little tough. But it has been interesting to watch.” Among the six vying for time in net, sophomore Tyler Luizzi and senior Derek Santi appear to be the frontrunners. But there is

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The Lyndhurst boys’ soccer team won 16 games last year with the hope of continuing a rising trend over the last few years. Kneeling, from l., are Jeff Tellefsen, Santiago Gutierrez, Mark DiMeglio, Dalton DePinto and Matthew Martone. Standing, from l., are head coach Denis Jelcic, Blas Perez, Tyler Luizzi and Derek Santi.

still time before the Golden Bears’ opener on Sept. 8 against Leonia. Defensively, the Golden Bears have some experience and some talent. Mark DiMeglio is the senior sweeper with senior Dalton DePinto as the stopper. “I like going with that formation, because they can be a little more reckless back there,” Jelcic said. Also getting good looks among the Golden Bear backline players are juniors Matthew Martone and Jeff Tellefsen and freshman Dylan Sousa. The Golden Bear midfield appears solid, with senior Adrian Baranowski returning at center midfield.

Baranowski, one of the top returning midfielders in the entire NJIC, had six goals and 17 assists last season.

“He is a good creator with the ball,” Jelcic said. “He also has excellent knowledge of the game.” Another solid player in the Lyndhurst midfield is senior Anthony Oliveira. Blessed with a solid left leg and good size, Oliveira had 12 goals and four assists last season. “He has a powerful left leg,” Jelcic said. Other returnees in the midfield include senior Luis Yolianes, junior Diego Soto and sophomore R.J. Alvarez. All three have the capability of scoring goals, making the Lyndhurst attack even more dangerous. The team isn’t all about DiTonto, but it’s not a bad place to start. DiTonto will draw his fair share of college coaches to Lyndhurst this fall to scout him for possible recruitment. No question, DiTonto is talented enough to play at the next level. Sophomore Sean Santi joins DiTonto up front on

the forward line to aid in the scoring punch. Others vying for playing time include senior Manuel Juarez, sophomore Steven Cano and freshman Thomas Zurkowski, who can play either midfield or a forward slot. Zurkowski has the potential to become the next great Golden Bear offensive threat. The Golden Bears won their first nine games last year, which helped the team gain confidence as well as lock up a berth in the Bergen County tournament. “It’s always good to get off to a good start,” Jelcic said. “We then settled in. I like the step up that the program has made. We want to continue that. We want to keep feeding players into the system and keep winning. They know what’s expected of them.” Needless to say, it’s a whole lot more than what was expected a few years ago.

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Kards try to bounce back from lost season By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer

as a new season approaches. “It’s amazing what a difference a year makes,” Kryzanowski said. “I think we all here’s no way to sugarlearned from experience. I’ve coat what the Kearny definitely seen improvement. High School football I think the kids as a whole team had to endure in 2016. have come together. They There’s not a chance to dance have good camaraderie. I hope around it. Or try to avoid it I’m doing something right like a runaway freight train. by keeping them all together. Plain and simple, the Kardi- I always try to keep things nals were 1-9 last year. They positive. Everything comes won the first game against from the top. If I’m not excited Newark East Side, then proor into it, then perhaps they ceeded to lose the final nine won’t do it. But they’re doing games, most of which were it.” lopsided losses. Leading the returnees for The Kards lost their last the Kards is junior quartertwo games to Union City and back Travis Witt (5-10, 175). Watchung Hills by a combined “He has a year under his score of 106-0. It was that bad. belt, so that has to help,” “It’s never easy when you Kryzanowski said of his signal have a season like that,” said caller. “It only gets better from Kearny’s third-year head here. We have been correctcoach John Kryzanowski. “It’s ing the things he did wrong. hard to keep the kids motiHe’s not letting anything get vated. We did have a lot of to him. He’s very calm and injuries to key guys. We did collected. Physically, he’s in have a young team. It was a good shape because he keeps tough year.” himself busy.” But Kryzanowski is upbeat Witt is a three-sport athlete

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The Kearny offensive line will hold the key to the Kardinals’ success this season. From l., are Omar Ruiz, Andrew Mauricio, Spencer Toledo, head coach John Kryzanowski, Paul Fadeski, Matthew Mauricio and Lothar Torres.

at the school. He wrestles in the winter and plays baseball in the spring. The Kards have a lot of speed in their backfield in senior Rauly Cordero (5-7, 160) and Sebastian Garcia (5-6, 160). Cordero is a former Observer Athlete of the Week recipient.

“Rauly had a couple of big games for us last year,” Kryzanowski said. “I just hope he 211185A01 can do something good this year. He has speed. We just have to get him out into the open space. When that happens, he’s hard to catch.” The Kards have “three or four fullbacks,” according to Kryzanowski.

“It’s a good problem to have,” Kryzanowski said. “Having a lot of guys there really helps us out.” One of the most impressive fullbacks this summer has been senior Vinnie Polizzotto (5-8, 220). “He was hurt for the majority of the season last year,” Kryzanowski said. “He’s looked good now that he’s healthy again.” The Kards do have talented players at the receiver slots. Leading the way is senior Diego Torales (6-0, 180). “He didn’t play football before last year and he impressed us last year,” Kryzanowski said. “He has good hands and good speed.” Junior Mateus DaSilva (6-3, 185) is another top target for Witt to throw to. “I can see that Travis likes throwing to this guy,” Kryzanowski said. “He’s a good target.” And the Kards have the speedy, elusive Jeremy Caldecontinued next page

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ron (5-7, 150) to line up at wide receiver or the slot. Calderon is so quick that he goes by the nickname “Cricket.” The Kards have two tight ends to call upon, namely senior Mark Pose (6-1, 185) and junior Omar Ruiz (5-8, 190). The Kards have the Mauricio twins to bolster the line, namely sophomores Andrew Mauricio and twin brother Matthew. Both are 5-8 and 220 pounds. Senior Lothar Torres (60, 210) is also in the mix at tackle. You have to respect anyone named Lothar. The Kardinals have depth at guard as well, with seniors Chris Correa (6-2, 300) and Spencer Toledo (5-11, 300) and junior Brandon Castillo (5-11, 230) holding fort at that position. Not many teams can brag about having 300-pound bookends at guard. But Kearny can. Toledo returns after not playing football in his junior year. The center is three-year varsity veteran Paul Fadeski (6-0, 240). “He’s been at this position his whole life,” Kryzanowski said. “He’s ready.”

Defensively, the Kards use a 4-4 formation. Kryzanowski said that his defensive line is completely up in the air, except for his tight ends, Pose and Ruiz, are at defensive end. Fadeski, Correa, Toledo and Torres are all battling for time at defensive tackle. All four will play. The outside linebackers are senior Alfred Cespedes (5-9, 185) and sophomore Kyle Ostanski (5-7, 175). The inside linebackers are Witt and senior Matthew Arantes (5-10, 185), who has come out for football for the first time. Cordero and Torales are the cornerbacks and senior Jose Rosa (5-7, 170) is the safety. “He plays that position well,” Kryzanowski said of Rosa, who also serves as Witt’s backup at quarterback. The Kardinals open the 2017 season with two road games against Newark East Side and Belleville. “We’re hoping to get out of the gates well,” Kryzanowski said. “The way the kids are working and the coaching staff is working, we’re bound to see a big improvement this year.”

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Harrison - 2 Family - 2 Family - 1st Floor w/ Living Rm, Eat in Kitchen, Ceramic Tiled Bath & 2 Bedrooms. 2nd Floor w/ Living Rm, Galley Kitchen, Ceramic Tiled Bath, & 2 Bedrooms. Semi Finished Basement, Private Yard & Close to Local Shopping & Transportation. About 1.3 Miles to Path Station. Individual Gas, Electric, Heat & Hot Water Tanks. Asking $335,000

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UNDER CONTRACT Rutherford - 1 Family - Split level Home on The River w/ Living Rm, Dining Rm, Modern Eat in Kitchen, Full Bath & 3 bedrooms. Large Yard, Attached Garage & Unfinished Basement w/ Half Bath & Laundry. Close to Shopping & Transportation. Asking $170,000

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UNDER CONTRACT 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 $349,000

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KEARNY: Extremely well maintained condo in the desirable Arlington Ridge Condo Complex! This Beautiful Upper Corner End Unit boasts the more desirable private side entrance! 2 Large Bedrooms with walk-in closets! 2 Full Baths! Cathedral Ceilings! Security System! New Appliances! New Central A/C! Wood Floors! Private Balcony! One Car Garage and private parking space! Close to ALL Transportation! A MUST SEE HOME! Asking $279,900

KEARNY: Nice Colonial Style with Long Driveway and Detached Over-sized Garage! This affordable home with low taxes boasts 3 Bedrooms plus full finished attic for 4th bedroom or more living space! 2 Full Baths! Large open Kitchen with formal dining room! NEW Gas Heating System! Close to schools, shopping and ALL Transportation! Asking $249,900 0

KEARNY: Great Investment Property in Arlington Section! Mixed use building with business for Sale! Consisting of retail space of approximately 1100 sq. foot on first floor and one 5 room apartment above. First floor now being used by owner as hair salon business which is included in sale. One 5 Room Apartment on 2nd floor and 3rd floor Full Walk-up Attic for plenty of storage space! Newer roof. Newer windows and siding. Separate Gas heating systems & all Separate Utilities! Asking $295,000

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Lyndhurst - 1 Family - Colonial w/ Living Rm, Dining Area w/ Sliding Doors to Patio, Modern kitchen w/ Granite Counter Top, Master Bedroom Suite w/ Vaulted Ceilings & Full bath. 3 Additional Bedrooms & 1.5 baths. Unfinished Basement w/ Laundry Area, Mechanical Rm & 1 Large Rm. Hardwood Floors Throughout. Parking for 2 Cars. Asking $455,000

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UNDER CONTRACT 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

KEARNY: Don’t miss this great One Family Colonial Style Home in desirable section of Kearny! Located on a private dead end block this home boasts a Large Eat-in Kitchen! Formal Dining Room! Large Living Room with Fireplace! 3 Bedrooms! 1 Full and 1 half Bath! New GAS Heating System! Newer Windows! Hardwood Floors Throughout! Full Basement with walk-out to a Large Back Yard! Driveway and one Car Garage! Close to schools, shopping and ALL transportation! Asking $295,500

Kearny - 1 Family - Beautiful Victorian on Corner Lot w/ Wrap Around Porch, Spacious Living Rm, Dining Rm, Large Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen w/ Stainless Steel Appliances, 5 Bedrooms & 4 Baths. Finished Basement w/ Rec Rm, Laundry Rm, Wood Floors & High Ceilings. 2 Car Detached Garage & Hot Tub in Backyard. Attractive Landscaped Front Yard & Excellent location. Asking $449,000

UNDER CONTRACT Kearny - Bar & 2 Apartments - Beautiful All Brick Established Building in the Heart of Kearny (Arlington Section). Features a Wrap Around Bar, Recreation Rm, Kitchen w/ Commercial Pizza Oven & 2 half Baths. Both Apartments Above Restaurant Have 2 Bedrooms, Living Rm, Eat in Kitchen & Bath. Very Well Maintained & Clean. Outside Has 2 Car Garage Plus 2 Car Parking Space. Asking $890,000

KEARNY: Don’t miss this great Expanded Cape Cod style home in desirable section of town! This home located on a beautiful tree lined private dead end street boasts 4 Bedrooms! 2 Full and 1 Half Baths! Large Kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances! Hardwood Floors! New Central A/C and Forced Hot Air heating System! Finished Basement Family Room with gas heated fireplace! Attached Garage and Driveway! Close to schools, shopping and ALL Transportation! Asking $339,900

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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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tor. Zarbetski said the town has no reason to believe that there may be under-reporting by lot operators but “we’re just massaging the procedure” for the optimum outcome. Financial records provided by town CFO Gabriela Simoes Dos Santos show the town pocketed $242,790 in 2013, $260,541 in 2014, $247,525 in 2015 and $327,220 in 2016. Currently, according to Zarbetski, there are a total of about 1,800 parking spaces town-wide subject to the tax, excluding the county deck as the county does not pay the tax. This ordinance is also up for a hearing Sept. 5. the Peninsula, the Civil War Letters of General Philip Kearny,” pronounced the post office lawn an appropriate location for the statue because, as reported by The StarLedger, an eagle is imprinted on the front of the building and the general’s face was said to resemble “a bird at prey.” “He was one of the brave men in the Union Army and he did not have any fear,” Styple said said at the time.. There are other tributes to the general: a statue of him represents New Jersey in the National Statuary Hall Collection in the U.S. Capitol – its originally intended destination; an equestrian statue was placed at the general’s grave in Arlington National Cemetery; a bas-relief on the 1st New Jersey Brigade monument at Gettysburg pays homage to his leadership; a bust of the general, also designed and cast by Henry Kirke Brown, was donated by his descendants to Kearny and sits in the Kearny Town Hall lobby. remaining appeals,” he added. Peneda said the single biggest giveback by the town was $18,400 in assessment dollars for a property on Belgrove Drive. “This is the lowest number of [residential] appeals and the lowest amount of tax refunds we’ve ended up with by a long shot, since 2013,” the assessor noted, probably due to the fact that “real estate prices are going up.” Peneda said the town’s 7,126 residential properties have a total current assessed value of $679,359,040. Of 13 commercial appeals filed this year, mostly by small business owners on Kearny Ave., “we settled five, two withdrew and the rest moved on to Tax Court,” he said. Corresponding figures for these cases were not readily available. Ten industrial appeals, led by PSE&G, are pending in State Tax Court, he said. — Ron Leir

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obituaries@theobserver.com Werner Manjkow Werner Manjkow, 63, died Tuesday, Aug. 15, at his home in Kearny. The funeral service was conducted Saturday, Aug. 19, by the Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Home, 585 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. Cremation was private. Condolences and memories may be shared at thiele-reid. com. Werner was born in Germany and came to this country at age 3 in 1956. He lived in Paterson, before moving to Kearny in 1977. He was an expediter for the U.S. Postal Service for 42 years before retiring in 2015. Mr. Manjkow is survived by his wife Susan (nee Romano); siblings, Wally, Joseph, Maria Ginenthal and Rosemary LeVan and her husband Bill. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Associated Humane Societies of New Jersey. Catherine Durning

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Catherine Durning died Friday, Aug. 18. She was 94. Born in Scotland, she immigrated to Brooklyn before settling in Forest Hills, Queens. Cathie, as she was known to friends and family, had many social connections within the Kearny area. Prior to retirement, Catherine worked for Local 584 in New York City. During World War II, she proudly served in The Women’s Auxiliary of The Royal British Air Force. She was predeceased by her loving parents and siblings. She is survived by many loving cousins, nieces, nephews and their families. Arrangements were by the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral Mass on Friday Aug. 25, at 10 a.m. at St. Cecilia’s Church, Kearny. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to Alzheimer Foundation of America. To leave online condolence, visit www.armitagewiggins. com. Grace E. Krulewicz Grace E. Krulewicz (nee McGookin) died Aug. 9, in

Jacksonville, Fla. She was 77. Funeral services were under the direction of Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Ave., Harrison. Her interment was in Hollywood Memorial Park, Union. To send condolences to her family, visit www.mulliganfh. com. Born in Newark, she was raised and lived in Harrison and Kearny before moving to Florida in 2002. Grace worked for the Muscular Dystrophy Association for many years. You would often see her on one of the corners of Harrison Ave., collecting for the charity over the years. She was a member of Christ Episcopal Church, Harrison. She is survived by loving children, Tamie Rego, Timothy and his wife Lorna Talbot, Jake Wolf and Joseph and George Talbot; her dear brother, William Blair; 20 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to help defray the funeral expenses in care of the funeral home, in loving memory of Grace. Adeline D. Manley Mrs. Adeline D. Manley, of Kearny, died Monday, Aug. 14, at

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home surrounded by her family. She was 88. A funeral Mass was celebrated Thursday, Aug. 17, at St. Stephen’s Church, Kearny. Entombment was in Holy Cross Chapel Mausoleum, North Arlington. The Condon Funeral Home, 684 Kearny Ave., Kearny (condonfuneralhome.com), was in charge. Mrs. Manley had been a lunch volunteer at St. Stephen’s School, Kearny, for many years. She also volunteered at West Hudson Hospital, Kearny. She was known around town as “the

Candy Lady,” as she always had candy in her pocket for anyone who wanted some. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, James Manley, and her children, Maureen Bloomer (Robert), Michele Smith (James), Michael Manley (Doris), Mark Manley (partner David) and Marjorie Plaugic (John). Also surviving are eight grandchildren and nine greatgrandchildren. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Stephen’s Church, 141 Washington Ave., Kearny, N.J. 07032, in Adeline’s memory.

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KEARNY 1st floor 2 family house. 3 BR, Lg. LR/ DR, EIK, W/dishwasher, No off street parking. No Pets. No smoking. Utilities not included. $1650/mth. 1 month and half security. Close to NYC bus stop. ReferBELLEVILLE 1 Bedroom, ence and credit check. 3 small rooms, LR, New Available Sept.1st 201Kitchen. All Remodeled. 998-0794 after 4 pm. All brand new H/W floors. Near All transportation. Great location. $1,000/ month - Utilities included KEARNY 5 rooms. Newly (HT/HW/Gas/Electric/ renovated. 2nd floor. cable-HBO & Etc). (973) Garfield School district. 759-5929. References needed. $1400/month with security. Available Now. Call between 8am-8pm BELLEVILLE 1 BR, Bath, (201)772-9178 Kitchen, DR, LR. $1,300/ month. 1 month security. Avl. Now. (862) 4522184.

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KEARNY 4 BR’s, 2 Baths, Central Air, H/W floors throughout apt. W/D hook-up. 11 ft. ceiling. Storage Room/Basement Included. No Pets. No smoking. Backyard. $2,500/month. 1 month security. Avl. Sept. 1st. HARRISON 3 BR’s, (201) 213-4409 or (973) 2 baths, Renovated. 485-9713. $1,500/month. 1 months security. Close to PATH & NJIT, Rutgers. Spacious. Avl. Immedi- KEARNY 369 Maple ately. (551) 229-6989 St. 2nd & 3rd floor of 3 a Family house. Com(201) 234-1933. pletely new 2F- LR,DR, 2BR,EIK. $ 1,500/month. 3F- LR, 1 BR, EIK. $ 975/ month. Safe neighborhood by park, 1 block from town hall and transportation. Available now. All utilities by tenant, No Smoking & No pets. Must have good credit. Call (973) 419-0808 between 9AM-5PM.

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N.ARLINGTON 5 ROOM APT. $1,500/MONTH + UTILITIES. NO PETS. CALL (201) 628-4071.

KEARNY Newly renovated, hardwood floors. Laundry onsite. HT/HW included. 2 BR start at $1,250. 1 BR start at $1,050. Jr. 1 BR start at $975. (201) 289-7096 KEARNY 2nd fl. 2 BR, LR, DR, EIK, Sun Porch. 7 rooms. No pets. Nice Area. Plenty of street parking. 1 1/2 months security. Avl. Now. credit check required. (973) 991-4483.

KEARNY 2nd Floor, 5 bedrooms, 2 bath, kitchen, 2 LR’s, DR, family room. NO pets. Available Sept.1st (201) 467-6347

KEARNY Renovated 1 BR + office, kitchen has wood cabinets, stove, refrigerator and ceramic tile floor. H/W floors in LR, BR & Office. 1 Block to NYC train/Bus. Minutes to major roadways. Laundry in building. no pets. no smoking. $1,275/month + utilities, Security $1,912.50. Credit check and proof of ability to pay required. $25 appl. Fee. Call (908) 244-5847 ask for joe.

N.ARLINGTON N.ARLINGTON 1st fl. newly renovated, 4 rooms 1 BR, quiet building, private backyard, no smoking. $1,200/month + utilities. 1 1/2 months security + credit check. (973) 838-1662.

LIVINGSTON LIVINGSTON Furnished 1 BR apt. HT, Electricity, Cable, Water, Internet & Parking included. $1,400/month 1 1/2 month. security. No smoking. Avl Now. (973) 943-5919.

LYNDHURST LYNDHURST 2 BR apt, 2nd fl. 2 family home, HT & Refrigerator inc. Near NYC Transportation. No smoking. no pets. Credit/Background check required. $1,350/month. 1 month security. Avl. Sept. 1st. (201) 438-0132

N.NEWARK N.NEWARK 1 BR apt. $775/month +1 month security. Utilities included. Belleville/Bloomfield border. Quiet neighborhood. Close to transportation. No pets. No smoking. (973) 202-6092.

ROOM FOR RENT HARRISON 1 big room for rent. Private Entrance, private bathroom. $600/ month, everything included TV, cable & internet. (973) 525-3860.

N.ARLINGTON Studio apt. in garden apt. complex. $975/month, HT included. 1 month security. Parking Avl. No pets. Avl. Sept. 1st. Credit check. KEARNY Large 1 BR apt. Call btw 10am-7pm only Loft style. Featuring open (201) 997-2341. floor plan, high ceiling, large windows, H/W floor throughout, New ceramic N.ARLINGTON 1 BR, tile in bath. New kitchen, basement apt. w/office. Ceiling fans in each room. Private entrance, mod$1200/month + security ern. $1,350/month utili& utilities. No pets. (201) ties included. (201) 6181042. 991-6942.

HARRISON room for rent $450/month. Female preferred. Avl. now. (862) 754-5202 after 5pm .

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BUSINESS FOR SALE KEARNY FULLY EQUIPPED BEAUTY SALON FOR SALE Conveniently located on busy section of Kearny Ave (near Town Hall). Salon includes: (3) Stylist Stations; (2) Mani/Pedi Stations; (2) Shampoo Basin Bowls w/ neck support; (1) Massage table and (1) bathroom. Great opportunity. Glass storefront welcomes walk-ins. Asking price is $10k (Plus rent). For further questions please contact me at 201-681-0771

OFFICE FOR RENT KEARNY Office for rent on Kearny Ave. 2 rooms, $650/month + utilities. (201) 401-0488.

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KEARNY 139 Kearny Ave. in front of bus station. 1,000 square ft. call (917) 369-0277.

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Ongoing House/Garage Sale at 214 Sixth Street, Harrison NJ. Multipurpose Gaming Table, Breakfast Nook booth with table, Electric Motor Scooters, Air Compressors and parts, cabinets, Collectables, Collectable Knives, Sony cameras, and more. Text 954-867-6454 for more information.

MOVING SALE 49 Hedden Terrace, N.Arlington. 60 years of furniture fixtures, everything must go. Friday Aug. 25th & Saturday Aug. 26th. 9am-4pm.

404 2nd Ave. Lyndhurst. 1st fl. Sunday, Aug. 27th, 9am-3pm. Furniture, antiques & Misc. 404 2nd Ave. Lyndhurst. 1st fl. Sunday, Aug. 27th, 9am3pm. Furniture, antiques & Misc.

46 Howell Place, Kearny, 1 BR apt. Sat. 9am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm. Aug 26th-27th. Clothes, jewelry, electronics, House goods. No reasonable offer refused.

KEARNY private house, room for rent, no kitchen. $550/month. (201) 2834948.

FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT KEARNY furnished Room for rent, excellent neighborhood. Close to Transportation, supermarket and gym. Female preferred. no smoking. $125/week. (201) 9914633.

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— even if it is just an unlit pilot — it is better to fix it now, so it is ready to heat your home this fall.” Here’s how to prepare your heating system: • Check that the area surrounding the unit is free of combustible items including boxes, paper, clothing, paint and other flammables. • Make sure that the flue pipe is connected and in good condition. • If you have a hot water boiler, check that the indicator on the pressure gauge falls into the normal range (12-15 psi cold). • If you have a steam heating system, check the water level in PSE&G says homeowners should the sight glass. If it is low, turn check their heating systems now to on the water supply valve to ensure they work come the colder bring the water level up to the weather. So long as the appointments halfway mark, and then turn off are made before Sept. 11, PSE&G will the valve. send out technicians — for free — • For warm-air furnace to assist with any repairs needed. systems, check and replace dirty air filters. Check that the online at pseg.com/myaccount. blower door is closed tight and “Don’t wait until it gets cold correctly secured. to inspect your gas-fired heat• Make sure that all controls, ing system and make sure it valves, and electrical switches starts and runs properly,” said are in the “on” position. Joe Forline, vice president of gas How to start your heating operations for PSE&G. “If there system: is a problem starting the system

• If the unit is equipped with a pilot, confirm that it is lit. If the pilot is out, follow the instructions on the heating unit to relight it. Let the pilot light burn a few minutes before continuing. • Many heating units use a form of automatic ignition. Review the starting instructions located on the unit before continuing. • Set each thermostat mode to “heat” (if equipped), and raise the setting five degrees above room temperature. The heating system should start within a minute or two. • Let the unit run a few minutes to ensure it is operating normally and then return all controls to their previous settings. If you’re having problems: • Need help lighting the pilot? PSE&G will perform this service free-of-charge for customers who schedule this service before Sept. 11. • Not working properly? PSE&G customers can call 1-800-350-PSEG (7734) or go to www.pseg.com to register their account and schedule repair services online.

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Bellavia

0 AS LOW AS

AUTO CENTER EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ

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% APR

AVAILABLE UP TO

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HUGE SUV SALES EVENT!

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Bellavia

MPG HWY

NEW 2017 CHEVY

EQUINOX LS

2-YEAR FREE MAINTENANCE

Black, SUV, 4-Cyl, FRWD, Auto w/OD, TC, P/S/ABS, A/C w/Clim Cntrl, Dual/Side Impact Air Bags, P/Winds/Lcks/Mrrs, Sec Sys, Keyless Entry, CD, Nav, OnStar, Rr Camera, Bluetooth, Stk#17-1569, VIN#605517, MSRP: $26,405. Based on 24 Mo Closed End Lease. $3,094 due at delivery includes $2,995 down payment & 1st Payment. No up front bank fee. 10,000 mi/yr excess mi @ $.25 thereafter. Total payments: $2,376. Residual Value: $17,428. Includes Lease Conquest if qualified.

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199

2-YEAR FREE MAINTENANCE

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MPG HWY

NEW 2017 CHEVY

159

2-YEAR FREE MAINTENANCE

TRAVERSE LS $

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EXPRESS 3500 LT

23,998

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TRAX LT

16,995

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2017 CHEVROLET

CRUZE PREMIER

GM Executive Demo

22,995

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224

2-YEAR FREE MAINTENANCE

Lease per mo. x 39 mos*

HUGE SELECTION OF BELLAVIA CERTIFIED & PRE-OWNED VEHICLES 2015 CHEVROLET

EQUINOX LT

18,995

Black, Stk#15775, VIN#F6291267, 2.4L, 4-Cyl, FWD, Auto w/OD, AM/FM/CD/MP3/Satellite, 7” Touchscreen, OnStar, 4G LTE WiFi, A/C, TC, Sec Sys, Cruise, Rf Rails, 15,140mi.

2014 CHEVROLET

TRAVERSE 2LT AWD

26,995

Black, Stk#15782, VIN#EJ358129, 3.6L, V6, AWD, Auto, CD/ Satellite/HD Radio, 6.5” Touchscreen, Bluetooth, Sec Sys, R/Cam, Lthr, A/C w/Clim Cntrl, Alloys, Htd Sts, Remote Start, Rf Rails, 29,744mi.

2015 BUICK

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16,995

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2014 GMC

ACADIA SLE

24,487

Black, Stk#15854, VIN#EJ304348, 2.6L, 6-Cyl, AWD, Auto, AM/FM/XM, 6/5” Touchscreen, R/Cam, CD/MP3, Sec Sys, A/C, P/S/ABS, 22,983mi.

ENCORE

16,995

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2014 GMC

ACADIA SLT LEATHER

25,495

White, Stk#15784, VIN#EJ296619, SUV, 3.6L, 6-Cyl, Auto, FWD, 6.5” Touchscreen Display, CD/MP3, Remote Start, Keyless Entry, Nav, A/C, P/S/ABS, 36,242mi.

2014 GMC

TERRAIN SLT AWD

22,997

Silver, Stk#15463, VIN#E6231150, 3.6L, 6-Cyl, Auto, AWD, 7” Color Touchscreen, CD/AM/FM, Satellite, Keyless Entry, P/S/ABS, 24,902mi.

2016 BUICK

ENCLAVE PREMIUM AWD

GM Executive Demo

37,995

Gray, Stk#15631, VIN#GJ167404, 3.6L, 6-Cyl, AWD, CD/MP3/Satellite/USB, 6.5” Touchscreen, Sec Sys, Clim Cntrl, Htd Dr St, R/Cam, Remote Start, Lthr, 15,574mi.

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