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HIGHLIGHTS Fire causes damage at Harrison’s Pechter’s Bakery. Photos & story.

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At the Kearny Veterans Day celebration, a bugler played in honor of all veterans. In photo on right, Third Ward Councilwoman Carol Jean Doyle places a wreath, with a civilian, at a war memorial at Veterans Memorial Park on Kearny Ave.

Dowie retiring after 19 years as KPD chief By Ron Leir rleir@theobserver.com KEARNY — After 19 years as chief of the Kearny Police Department, John Dowie will retire from that job on Dec. 1 under

a newly-concluded separation agreement with the town that provides him with additional compensation. As a municipal public-safety employee enrolled in the state pension plan, Dowie, by state statute, is required to leave on the first day of the

month after attaining the mandatory retirement age of 65. He’s been a member of the KPD since mid-January 1979 and he became chief in February 1998. Members of the town governing body discussed details of the agree-

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KEARNY – The chickens have come home to roost. Spurred on by the clucking of henpecked neighbors, the Town of Kearny has drafted a new law to regulate the “raising and maintenance of chickens” by its residents. The measure will come up for public debate and possible adoption at the next mayor/ Town Council meeting on Dec. 5, beginning at 7 p.m. in the council chambers at Town Hall, 402 Kearny Ave. Councilwoman Susan McCurrie, who chairs the ordinance committee, credited some townspeople with “having gotten on board with green sustainability” by devoting time and labor into projects like community gardens. But then, she said, there are some residents who’ve taken to “raising chickens in their backyards and we have no regulations” to deal with those enterprises that “are resulting in nuisance complaints.” So, after weeks of researching the issue, McCurrie said the ordinance committee came up with a proposed law – “our attempt to create some restrictions and a code for doing it but, at the same time, not barring” poultry-related activities, so long as they’re not “creating a nuisance.” Just how prevalent have these chicken “farms” become in Kearny? Mayor Alberto Santos said he’s been made aware of at least “a couple” active ones and Council President Carol Jean Doyle added that she and her Third Ward colleague Eileen Eckel “know of one case [in the Manor section] with 20 chickens and it’s a nuisance all right.” Santos went on to say he’s

also cognizant of another instance where a resident “has a chicken as a pet” which could present an enforcement dilemma because the ordinance would not permit chickens to “free roam or free range outside of the coop or structure.” At any rate, here is how the ordinance proposes to rule the roost: • No roosters are allowed; only female chickens are covered. • No “slaughtering, plucking and/or processing of chickens for human consumption.” • No resident can “sell eggs to the public.” Eggs would be limited to “personal consumption,” McCurrie said. • “No more than four chickens may be kept in the yard of a single-family house or twofamily dwelling….” No chickens may be kept inside a house or multi-family dwelling. The ordinance is very detailed about how chickens are to be housed, as evidenced by the following provisions: • They must be “confined in a suitable structure or coop” that must be located in a resident’s rear yard, “no closer than 10 feet to a property line” and no closer than 30 feet to an adjoining residential or commercial building. • The structure or coop “shall not exceed 60 square feet,” can be no taller than 6

feet, its roof cannot be covered by a tarp, the coop and “enclosed run” must be “predatorproof” and must be surrounded by a 6-foot-high fence. • A wire porch attached to the coop/structure in which chickens are to be kept is permitted so long as that porch is one foot above the ground and consist of “one-inch mesh hardware cloth for the floor with any convenient size wire for the sides and top and shall not extend more than 4 feet” from the coop/structure. • The coop/structure “shall be dry and well-ventilated, with windows so placed, if possible, as to admit sunlight” and its floor must be “made of wire, slatted wood or similar materials, designed to allow animal waste to pass through and be collected in trays or impervious material underneath to allow for frequent disposal.” • All chicken droppings must be removed “at least once a week” and properly disposed of, “so as not to breed flies or create a nuisance.” The yard containing the coop/ structure “shall be clean, free from odors and dust abatement techniques must be utilized.” Runoff waste onto adjacent properties is forbidden. • All food for “immediate consumption” must be placed in “suitable feeding troughs

or similar containers” and all other food “shall be stored in animal-proof containers at all times.” • Drinking fountains in the area “shall be kept clean and supplied at all times with clean water.” A chicken-keeper must pay an annual $50 license fee. A license application must be filed yearly with the local Board of Health listing name and signature of the property owner, number of chickens to be kept, a “detailed sketch” of the coop/ structure and documentation showing the location has been reviewed and approved by the town Construction Code official. The applicant must secure “any required building permit” from that office and/or zoning authorization before building the coop. This code is to be enforced by employees of the Kearny Health Department, Police Department and Construction Office. Violators are subject to license revocation by order of the Municipal Court and a fine of up to $500 or a maximum of 90 days of community service for each day of the violation. Upon notification that a public nuisance exists, the owner of the coop/structure has “not less than five days” to “remove or abate” the condition unless there is declared to be “an imminent public health hazard.” The initial draft of the ordinance gave the Health Department the discretion to waive the rule on maximum number of permitted chickens to any residents currently maintaining chickens provided it does not constitute a nuisance but after the mayor opposed “permanent grandfathering,” the wording was changed to give existing chicken-maintainers a “90-day compliance period” to conform to that section of the law.

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5 of 7 finish latest academy class for KFD By Ron Leir rleir@theobserver.com KEARNY — Seven were scheduled to enter the Morris County Public Safety Academy for a three-month training program. Ultimately, only five made it through. Those five were sworn in Wednesday, Nov. 8, as the newest members of the Kearny Fire Department. In ranked order, they are: Dylan Schalago, Daniel Madden, Ethan Evanchick, Christopher Vezos and Mathew Miller, all Kearny residents. Fire Chief Steven Dyl said they were to have started their duties this past Saturday, Nov. 11. An SRO crowd of family members, friends and fellow firefighters packed the council chambers at Town Hall to witness the swearing-in ceremonies and cheer the recruits. Mayor Alberto Santos said, “We’re approaching the number [of total firefighter personnel] we planned on,” noting that with a stream of retirements the department has experienced in recent years, “we’re becoming a younger department every year.” Dyl agreed, adding, “it’s been an ongoing and continuous rebuilding. We’re getting close to our T.O. (Table of Organization).” Getting to this point was a struggle, however, Dyl said. “We certified 125 names to come up with these five,” Dyl

said. It took virtually one year just to complete the process of soliciting applicants, screening them, getting Civil Service to prepare a certified list of candidates, doing the hiring and sending the new hires for training as firefighters and as EMTs. Later, Dyl told The Observer he plans to ask Civil Service to prepare a new certification list in hopes that the mayor and Town Council will authorize additional hirings soon so that a new batch can be slotted into the April 2018 Academy training session. “We’re at 99 now,” the chief said, referring to the total strength of the KFD, three short of its T.O. or maximum allowable personnel as provided by town ordinance. Members of the governing body were to have taken up the matter of “personnel matters relating to the hiring of [additional] firefighters and certification of new firefighter and police [appointment] lists” during the closed session of last week’s meeting. Councilwoman Eileen Eckel, who chairs the council’s fire department committee, said she attended the Nov. 2 Academy graduation exercises in Morris County. Addressing the Kearny newbies, Eckel said: “I never feel more proud as when I walk through all the graduates and you make us look so good and I hear all these wonderful things [from the other trainees representing Clifton,

Jersey City and Boonton] about Kearny.” At the same time, Eckel paid tribute to the many recent KFD retirees. “We’ve lost so many years of service so you know you have big shoes to fill,” she told the

recruits. The good thing, though, about the KFD’s changing of the guard, Santos said, is that “they will be with us, protecting the town, hopefully, in the years to come.”

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been discarded by the offending tenants. Parked curbside in front of and near the building, she said, are vehicles with lots of out-of-state license plates, also presumed to be owned by the guests in the building. A website that, according to Harkes, is maintained by the building’s owner – listed on town assessor records as Bednarz Property LLC, based in Green Township – reportedly advertises nightly rents at $37 for rooms allegedly secured by padlocks. Guests, said Harkes, “are given a code” to access individual rooms. Harkes alleged that Airbnb has been channeling visitors to the Clinton Ave. location. Misbehaving occupants, she said, “are taking away the value of our homes” and are prompting concerns “for the safety of our children.” Something needs to be done, Harkes asserted, because “taxes are up here and it’s getting hard to live in Kearny.” If the account of locks on individual rooms is accurate, said Mayor Alberto Santos, it could mean the building – listed as a one-family in town records – is being used as a “boarding house, which is not a permitted use.” Asked about that, the town’s construction code official Anthony Chisari told The Observer he and other office representatives have been to the site several times but on each occasion, “what the residents are claiming on line and in the council chambers we have never seen in person. It’s always clean.” For that reason, Chisari said, he’s been unable to take any type of enforcement action. However, based on the persistent complaints, he said he plans “to shoot out some type of violation notice based on the residents’ claims” and hopes that, ultimately, he can make a case – if there is one to be made. Santos estimated there “at least 20 residences in Kearny” that have been renting out space for short-term use. He didn’t specify locations. At any rate, the town has come up with a draft ordinance to deal with future incidents based on “concerns regarding

health, safety and life quality arising from short-term rentals of residential property, particularly single-family houses.” The ordinance – which will get a public hearing Dec. 5 – would make “unlawful for an owner, lessor, sub-lessor, any other person(s) or entity(ies) with possessory or use right(s) in a single family house, their principals, partner or shareholders, or their agents, employees, representative and other person(s) or entity(ies), acting in concert or a combination thereof, to receive or obtain actual or anticipated consideration for soliciting, advertising, offering, and/or permitting, allowing or failing to discontinue the use or occupancy of any single family house … for a period of 30 days or less.” Further, the ordinance explicitly states: “It shall be unlawful to advertise, solicit or promote by any means short term rentals of single family house ….” Enforcement of the law would fall to “the Building Code Official, Fire Official, Health Department, other subcode, code official or law enforcement agent of the Kearny Police Department, as their jurisdiction may arise, including legal counsel for the town or other persons designated by the town of Kearny to issue municipal civil infractions directing alleged violators of this ordinance to appear in court or file civil complaints.” Violation of the ordinance would constitute “a public nuisance” and offenders would be subject to “a fine not exceeding $1,000” for each day of the violation and “eviction proceedings and/or injunction.” Asked for reaction to the pending law, Josh Meltzer, head of Northeast Public Policy for Airbnb, told The Observer: “Home sharing is a critical source of supplemental income for dozens of families in Kearny, helping people stay in their homes and boosting small local business. We look forward to reviewing the draft ordinance and fighting to ensure that every Kearny resident has the freedom to take advantage of this economic opportunity.” With reporting from Kevin Canessa.

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Town mourns loss of Harrison H.A. leader HARRISON – The man who guided the Harrison Housing Authority for the past two years and 10 months has died. Roy E. Rogers, HHA executive director since mid-January 2014, died Oct. 24 after a lingering illness, the HHA said last week. The Sicklerville resident was 75. James Doran, chairman of

whatever needed to be done” to improve conditions for Harrison’s public-housing residents. “He got different grants for seniors and low-income tenants to help lower energy costs (and) he got ‘mod’ (HUD modernization) funds for new windows,” said Bennett. “He was a housing consultant for us (1995-2010) before he was hired as direc-

for HUD, supervising 224 units of public housing, and secured tax credit financing from state and federal sources to develop a 75-unit senior building. He served for a decade as executive director/president

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No injuries, but damage at Pechter’s fire Pechter’s Bakery in Harrison was shut down early Monday, Nov. 13, after a multialarm fire struck the massive facility. “The fire was already going pretty good,” said HFD Director Harold Stahl, when first responders arrived, shortly after 2 a.m. “The bakery was working at the time,” he said. Witnesses reported flames 23 feet high coming from the Ann St. side of the building. The fire is believed to have ignited from materials – “possi-

bly a build-up of flour, maybe crustations – outside the oven, extended to the roof and blew out a section of fiberglass windows,” Stahl said. A sprinkler system activated but apparently wasn’t enough to curtail the fire’s spread, he said. It took about an hour and a half for about 30 firefighters from Harrison, Kearny and East Newark, commanded by HFD Capt. John Dwyer, to bring the blaze under control, with no injuries to fire personnel or civilians reported.

“The men did a fantastic job,” Stahl said. “I want to thank our mutual aid companies.” He also thanked the town DPW for responding and helping cordon off the area. The town Building Department ordered the business shut down for health and safety reasons. PSE&G was also on the scene to shut off power to the building. Stahl said he expected the bakery to reopen shortly. — Ron Leir Photos by Kevin Canessa

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The sad end to one brave life

By Karen Zautyk kzautyk@theobserver.com

(Note: Last week’s lead story in The Observer dealt with the recent Civil War encampment in Kearny to celebrate the Sesquicentennial and also the long-vanished Old Soldiers’ Home. Below is a feature I wrote for our May 25, 2011, edition in advance of Memorial Day — noting it was “a story of a veteran, a supremely sad story with a Kearny connection.” In honor of 2017 Veterans Day, I thought it was worth repeating.) ••• t happened nearly 100 years ago and is one of those incidents easily lost in time, if not for three things: The New York Times, the Internet and serendipity. But it and the veteran deserve to be remembered. I was doing a bit of web research on the Old Soldiers’ Home, which used to be located on Belgrove Drive, where Veterans Field is now. From 1887 until it closed in 1932, it housed veterans of the Civil War, the Spanish American War and World War I. During a Google search, up popped a link that said, “WALK KILLS OLD SOLDIER.” Intrigued, I clicked on it, and there was another link, to a N.Y. Times article bearing the headline above and dated July 25, 1913. The subhead read: “Rejected at Kearny Home, He Tried to Return to Middletown, N.Y.” Now, it must be noted that The Times story carried no byline and contained no attributions to back up its stated facts, but that was par for the

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The Old Soldiers’ home that once ‘lived’ on Belgrove Drive, Kearny.

course in 1913 journalism, even at The Times. You can make your own call, but I prefer to believe the account is accurate. The article concerned a Civil War veteran named Thomas Ward, a member of Co. B of the First New Jersey Cavalry, who had fought at Gettysburg, Shiloh and Bull Run. One can infer he was a New Jersey native, but after the war, he settled up in Middletown, which is about 20 miles west of West Point. And about 70 miles from Kearny. Google says you can drive the distance in an hour and 20 minutes. I don’t know how long it would take to walk from there — and back. Especially if you were 75 years old, as Ward was. According to the article, Ward had hiked all the way down to Kearny in hopes of gaining admission to the Old

Soldiers’ Home. It had to have taken him considerable time, and it appears he slept “rough,” without shelter. The story said that, on the night before “last Decoration Day” [which is what Memorial Day was originally called], Ward had been found “sleeping near the graves of his dead comrades in Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Paterson.” I am presuming The Times was referring to Decoration Day 1913 and that Ward had been en route to Kearny at the time. The septuagenarian made it here, finally, only to be turned away. The article notes that Ward “had lost his discharge papers, and the authorities of the home refused to accept him.” So what did the old man do? “He then started to walk back to Middletown but was overcome on his way.”

On July 19, an ailing Ward was found in the backyard of a home at 57 S. Second St. in Lakeview, which is described as being “near” Passaic. I could find no Lakeview on a map, or any reference to its location, so I called Passaic County Historian Edward Smyk. He said it probably referred to the Lakeview section of Paterson. That makes sense, since Ward was likely retracing the route he had taken to get to Kearny. He was brought to St. Joseph’s Hospital, Paterson, “where he grew steadily weaker” and died on the night of July 23, 1913. Ward was a soldier who had marched with Sherman to the sea. But he could not survive this final march. As I said earlier, this story could easily have been lost. I believe things happen for a reason. Google results change their listing order all the time, but this week, “WALK KILLS OLD SOLDIER” happened to be on the first page. On a day I happened to be looking for the Kearny Old Soldiers’ Home references. (Note: In 2011, I ended the article with a reference to that week’s upcoming Memorial Day Parade, “which ends on Belgrove Drive, across from the site of the Old Soldiers’ Home, where Ward had been turned away 98 years ago.” And, I added: “Maybe he’ll be there again, watching. Maybe he’ll know that at least one person in the crowd is thinking of him. For on this Memorial Day, and on subsequent ones, I shall remember Thomas Ward and his futile, heartbreaking, fatal journey.”)

Alfie & me and the memories that will last a lifetime By Laura Comppen Special to The Observer

ike most locals, The Observer was a constant in my childhood. Without fail, my uncle would come home every Thursday with a fresh paper in hand, and we all read it cover to cover. Among the many newsworthy stories, there was one constant: “Photo by Al Beck.” Fast forward to the ‘80s when the New York Cosmos ruled the land, and in particu-

lar, Giants Stadium. Going to a Cosmos game was an event. Hanging out in section 13-B of the parking lot was a neverending party, and Beck was a permanent fixture at that party. Week after week, he would bounce from car to car, snapping pictures of wild and carefree teenagers. I personally thought it was a real treat getting photographed by that Al Beck, the one whose photographs I had grown up with. But what made Al, or

Alfie as he was affectionately known, so special is that he would return the very next week with copies of those photos — for everyone in the photos. I grew accustomed to stopping by Beck’s trunk to pick up my pictures and to have a quick chat about photography. Always affable, Beck never asked for a dime for his photos, but was rather pleased to hand them over. Today, thanks to cell phones (and the Kardashians), teenagers spend about 5

hours a week photographing themselves and other subject matter. But back then, no one was snapping pictures with that frequency, except Beck. If you were lucky enough to own a photograph of yourself taken by Beck back then, you have a moment captured in time that may have been otherwise forgotten forever. Always having an interest in photography, I continued taking pictures throughout high school and even minoring in photography in college.

One of my first jobs after graduating was as a corporate photographer for a non-profit organization in Newark. Throughout all of these years, I continued taking photos — and passing along copies to the people in the photos, just like Beck. Following the West Hudson St. Patrick’s Day Parade a few years ago, I ran into him at the Irish American Association. Not having seen him for See ALFIE, Page 12

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At the library The Belleville Public Library & Information Center, 221 Washington Ave., features these activities for the upcoming week: For adults and young adults: Crochet Club, Wednesday, Nov. 15, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Learn the basic stitches of crochet, read a pattern and make a small project. Or, bring your knitting, embroidery or other needle work. Homework Heroes Tuesday & Thursday, Nov. 16 and 21, 6-7:30 p.m. Teens in grades 6-12 volunteer to help elementary school kids during Drop-In Homework Help Time. Call 973-450-3434 for more information. Coloring Club Friday, Nov. 17, 3-5 p.m. For grade 7 & up. Movie Mondays, Nov. 20, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Board Games Tuesday, Nov. 21, 3-5 p.m. Play Jenga, Monopoly, chess, Chinese checkers, Scrabble and card games. For grade 7 & up. Intro to Computers, Internet & Email Thursday, Nov. 16, 10 a.m.-noon. An introduction to the internet: getting connected, using a web browser & navigating web pages. Resume Workshop Saturday, Nov. 18, 3-4 p.m. Get one-onone help with your resume. For children: Storybook Friends Wednesday, Nov. 15, at 10 a.m. Kids ages 3-6 share stories, sing songs & create theme-related crafts. Yoga with Zahra Thursday, Nov. 16, at 10:30 a.m. Kids ages 3-6 explore body awareness through breath, movement & relaxation. Drop-In Homework Help Tuesday & Thursday, Nov. 16 & 21, 6-7:30 p.m. Kids in grades K-5 get homework help from older student-tutors in grades 6-12. Want to volunteer to help? Sign up at the circulation desk or call 973-450-3434. Kids Coloring Club Friday, Nov. 17, 3-4 p.m. Supplies provided. For ages 4-11. Bookworm Bingo Monday, Nov. 20, 5-6 p.m. Kids ages 5-11 play bingo for prizes. Saturday Play Day, Nov. 18, noon-3 p.m. Kids ages 5-11 play with Wii gaming system and Legos.

Crafternoon Monday, Nov. 20, 4-6 p.m. Kids ages 5-11 craft stand-up turkeys.

Holiday cheer at BPL The Belleville Public Library & Information Center, 221 Washington Ave., hosts the Jubilee Bell Choir on Dec. 9 from 2 to 4 p.m. The public is invited to partake of light refreshments and enjoy songs of the season. Registration is required; call 973-450-3434 no later than Dec. 1 to do so. Priority will be given to library card holders.

a psychic from Kearny, will speak about his psychic abilities and will tell a few ghost stories. The hostesses for the evening are chairwoman Debbie Lowry, assisted by Ellie Nakrosis and Dolores List.’

Playing at the library The KPL screens the movie “Cars 3” (G/102 mins.), starring Owen Wilson and Cristela Alonzo, Friday, Nov. 17, at 4 p.m. Enjoy popcorn and snacks. Go the lower-level of the main library, 318 Kearny Ave. • “The Glass Castle” (PG13/127 mins.) Thursday, Nov. 16, at 1 p.m. Coffee and light refreshments. • “Leap!” (PG/89 mins.), Monday, Nov. 27, at 4 p.m. Popcorn and light refreshments.

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serve as greeter. Hostesses for the meeting will be Julie McCarthy, Carolyn Gretchen and Pat Magistro. This month’s service project is to decorate Thanksgiving bibs for senior citizens at Alaris Health.

Supporting families Liberty Family Success Center, 341 Kearny Ave., offers these programs during the upcoming week: Time for Tots Play Group, Wednesday, Nov. 15, 11 a.m.noon. Parents accompany small children to use play UNICO bus trip to AC Nov. 19 space for socialization and fun. UNICO sponsors a trip to Wellness for Gold, Thursthe Tropicana Sunday, Nov. 19. day, Nov. 16, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. A bus leaves the Belleville SenWellcare conducts health & ior Center, 125 Franklin Ave., at wellness activities for seniors 8:15 a.m. The cost is $35 with a ages 65+. RSVP required. Call $30 voucher return. Call Gail at the center at 201-622-2210 to 973-680-8480 to reserve a spot Hoop shoot @ PBGC register. or for more information. The Kearny Elks Hoop Shoot Let’s Chat – English Group, Head to Sands w/Friends of takes place at the PBGC, 663 Thursday, Nov. 16, 6-7 p.m. the Library Nov. 30 Kearny Ave., Thursday, Nov. Enjoy coffee while practicThe Friends of Belleville 16, at 6 p.m. For Kearny kids ing English skills in a fun & Library sponsor a trip to Sands 8-13. Participants must have a relaxed atmosphere. Gain Casino, Bethlehem, Pa., on birth certificate with them. Ron confidence, learn new words, Thursday, Nov. 30, with a bus Pickel will supervise. For more increase your vocabulary and departing the Belleville Senior information, call Tom Fraser at meet new people. Program is Building, 125 Franklin Ave., at 9 201-991-6734. run by Montclair State Unia.m. The cost is $30, with $20 versity’s National Collegiate back in slot play and a $5 food Roosevelt School sale Nov. 18 Hispanic Honor Society. Call voucher. Send payment by The Roosevelt School PTA the center to RSVP. check by Nov. 10 to Friends — hosts its first-ever holiday exA Charley Brown ThanksgivBelleville Library, 221 Washing- travaganza and vendor sale on ing Movie, Friday, Nov. 17, 3:30ton Ave., Belleville, N.J. 07109. Saturday, Nov. 18, from 10 a.m. 4:30 p.m. For families. Light For more information, call to 6 p.m. in the school auditorefreshments served. 973-759-1980. rium, 733 Kearny Ave. (enter Let’s Zumba, Monday, Nov. on Stewart Ave.) Items for sale 20, 11 a.m.-noon. Ladies invited Kearny include homemade décor, gifts, to join for music, dance & fun. raffles, crafts, food, jewelry, Classes are free but space is Kearny Veterans Art Show clothing, accessories and more. limited. Call to RSVP. The Kearny Museum ComThis is a great chance to buy NJ Family Care Enrollment, mittee, United Veterans Organ- items you just can’t find at a Monday, Nov. 20, 1:30-3:30 p.m. ization of Kearny and Hudson mall. For more information, in- A Wellcare representative will County Office of Veterans cluding how to become a venenroll eligible families in noAffairs, sponsor a Veterans dor, contact Kristin Corbett at cost or low-cost health insurDay Art Show reception with 201-456-0928 or kcorbett1105@ ance through NJ Family Care. artist Anthony Sienkiewicz gmail.com. and entertainment by the Blue Chip Barber Shop Harmony Lyndhurst WCA meets Nov. 14 Thursday, Nov. 16, 7-9 p.m., in The Woman’s Club of Arthe museum on the top floor of lington meets Tuesday, Nov. Pantry seeks donations the Kearny Public Library, 318 The Lyndhurst Food Pantry 14, at 1 p.m., at the Girl Scout Kearny Ave. Admission is free. House, 635 Kearny Ave. The is accepting donations for the Refreshments will be served. meeting will include the club’s upcoming holiday season and The exhibit will be on display annual baby shower to benefit needs cranberry sauce, stuffing through Nov. 30. mix, canned gravy, vegetables, local women and their babies. rice, beans, pasta, pasta sauce, Bring donations including WCA EMD meets Nov. 15 tuna, peanut butter, applesauce blankets, diapers, wipes, new The Woman’s Club of Arand apple juice. Gift cards, outfits, books, sleepers, socks, lington, Evening Membership turkeys and hams are also hats, bibs, winter coats, toys Department, hosts its next and bathing supplies — which welcome. Please check items meeting Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. at the will be presented to and disfor expiration dates. DonaHenrietta Benstead Center, tributed by the Salvation Army tions can be made Monday 60 Columbia Ave. Karl Petry, through Friday, 9 a.m. until in Kearny. Rose Popolizio will

4:30 p.m. The pantry’s regular business hours are Monday through Thursday from 1 to 3:30 p.m. To be a member of the food pantry, one must provide proof of Lyndhurst residency and proof of hardship.

North Arlington Knights Awards Dinner Queen of Peace Knights of Columbus conducts its Columbus Annual Grand Knights Awards Dinner Friday, Nov. 17, at 6:30 p.m. at the Columbian Club hall, 194 River Road. The Knights will honor Joe Cerreto as Knight of the Year, Chris Bannigan as Columbian of the Year, and Rose and Butch Martinelli as the H.E.P. Volunteers of the Year. Also, the Knights will present Community Shields Awards to three local longtime businesses: Parow Funeral Home, Arlington Jewelers and HB Pharmacy & Apothecary. Admission is $30 for adults, $10 for children ages 6 to 12. There is no cost for kids under age 6. To purchase tickets, call 201-988-0183. Vietnam vet speaks Joe Velardo, a Vietnam War veteran, will speak at the next Lecturer’s Meeting of Queen of Peace Knights of Columbus Tuesday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. at the Columbian Club hall, 194 River Road. Velardo served in a specialized Army mobile combat and body recovery unit called “Dusters,” attached to the 3rd Marine Division along the DMZ in 1967-1968 during the TET offensive. He and his team were the last to leave the Khe Sanh combat base. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. QP Christmas concert next month The Queen of Peace annual Christmas concert featuring the Queen of Peace Schola Cantorum, Queen of Peace Choir, Queen of Peace Choristers and the Chopin Singing Society, takes place Dec. 17 at 3 p.m. at QP Church, 10 Franklin Place. Anthony Tabish directs. Admission is free, but goodwill offerings will be taken.

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Woman killed by train ID'd BLOOMFIELD – A woman “trespasser” fatally struck by an NJ Transit train near the Watsessing Ave. station in Bloomfield during the morning rush Oct. 30 was identified as Anna Galushkina, 37, of Bloomfield, an NJ Transit spokeswoman said. The incident tempo-

rarily disrupted service on the Montclair/Boonton line. NJ Transit spokesperson Lisa Torbic said Train 6216 was carrying 750 passengers and crew and was expected to arrive at New York’s Penn Station at 9:50 a.m. when the mishap occurred on the tracks at 9:30 a.m.

None of the people aboard were hurt, Torbic said. Service was suspended in both directions on the Montclair/Boonton line between Bay St. and Newark’s Broad St. until 10:55 a.m. In the interim, NJ Transit provided passengers with bus transportation on that line.

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the University of New Haven, Conn., previously served with the East Providence Fire Dept. He is a graduate of West Essex Senior High, North Caldwell. Vezos, a Kearny High alumnus, attended criminal justice classes at Bergen Community College and completed certification as a Class 2 Special Law Enforcement Officer at the Ocean County Police Academy, Lakewood, and previously worked as a SLEO 2 assigned to Kearny Municipal Court. Dylan Schalago, a KHS graduate, took classes in criminal justice at Bergen Community College and previously worked as a custodian for the Kearny Board of

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Continued from Page 8 several years, I walked up to him and reintroduced myself. I immediately thanked him for all of the wonderful pictures that he had given me, two decades earlier. He seemed genuinely tickled that his simple act of kindness all those years ago had not been forgotten. Still, with camera in hand, he offered to take my picture again. So I gathered my friends and

posed for the shot. Long past the 13B parking lot/trunk phase, I asked Beck how I could get a copy of the picture. He asked me how to spell my last name and what my address was. Within the din of the crowd, I looked for someone with a pen and paper, but came up empty. He said not to worry, just “tell” him the information and he would remember. Imagine my surprise when about two weeks later, I received an envelope in the mail. I will always treasure that “Photo by Al Beck.”

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Kearny native and R-N soccer player Farias helps homeless in Newark Timothy Farias is more than just a member of the men’s soccer team at Rutgers-Newark. The Kearny native and junior forward is a key reserve for the Scarlet Raiders, who just completed a spectacular season, winning the New Jersey Athletic Conference championship for the very first time and advancing to the second round of the NCAA Division III tournament last weekend. “Timmy has been a big part of our program for three years,” said Rutgers-Newark head men’s soccer coach Kevin East. “He’s a guy who we count on for depth. He has a lot of speed. He’s one of our stronger players. He’s a guy who helps bridge the gap between our experienced players and our younger guys. He has a great attitude, both in training and in games. He’s just a good person to have in our program.” Farias knew that changes had to be made before he began this season. “Last year, I came in way too heavy,” Farias admitted. “I learned from my mistakes. I did a lot of running in the offseason to get ready. I worked on my body. Now, I feel

strong. Running was the change. If you can’t run in soccer, then you can’t play. I also feel more experienced and that helps. I’m getting a lot of playing time. I feel like I’m playing well and the team is doing well. I’m just happy to be a part of it.” But Farias’ biggest contribution may very well be off the field. Farias’ is the founding father of the Got U Covered Foundation, an organization that provides necessary goods for the homeless people on the streets of Newark. Farias began his philanthropic efforts when he was a freshman. “I would always see a lot of homelessness around campus,” said Farias, a former standout player at Kearny High. “I’d see it every day. In my heart, I wanted to do something to help them. So I decided to get a few of my friends together and we bought 50 drawstring bags and put things like gloves, hats, blankets, socks and hand warmers in the bags. It was cold out when we started, so we figured that would come of use.” But Farias’ efforts didn’t See VIEW, Page 15

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The Kearny High School boys’ soccer team celebrates after winning their second straight NJSIAA North Jersey Section 1, Group IV championship, defeating Montclair in penalty kicks, 4-2, after playing to a 1-1 deadlock in regulation. By Jim Hague ogsmar@aol.com Kearny High School boys’ soccer head coach Bill Galka knew that last Friday’s NJSIAA North Jersey Section 1, Group IV championship game against Montclair was going to be a fierce contest. “Every time we’ve played them, it’s been a battle,” Galka said. “Montclair has good athletes and soccer players. They played some of the teams we already played, like Seton Hall Prep, Millburn and Union City, so I knew it was going to be a tough one.” And the conditions Friday evening weren’t exactly conducive for high school soccer. With temperatures right around the freezing mark and a fierce wind blowing across Harvey Field, the setting was needless to say frigid. “It was cold out for sure,” Galka said. “We told the players to try to forget about it, but it was coldest game that

I could remember. The wind was a factor. It was tough.” But Galka had no idea just how tough, especially after falling behind early, 1-0, then getting the equalizer from Cristian Villegas right before halftime. “We weren’t going to let the wind hurt us,” Galka said. “We try to keep the ball on the ground, so the wind wasn’t a factor and it eventually died down in the second half. They scored on a PK (penalty kick) early, but this group has shown the ability to come back. We didn’t put our heads down and went right back at it. It was a good sign to get that goal before halftime. Cristian let a shot go that seemed to bounce in front of their goalie, who fumbled it a little. The ball went over the line and we had the tying goal. That lifted us. We didn’t want to go late into the game needing a goal to tie it.” Galka said that the Kardinals had some good scoring

chances in the second half. “We put on some good pressure and had some opportunities,” Galka said. “But we just couldn’t connect. I think we were the stronger team in the second half.” As the game wound down, Kearny senior goalkeeper Bryan Noristz started to think about what might transpire. “I was hoping that we could put them away in regulation,” Noristz said. “But yeah, I started thinking about overtime.” And after 20 minutes of scoreless overtime, it meant only one way to settle the sectional champion — the nerve-wracking penalty kicks. “I asked God to help me with the PKs,” Noristz said. A year ago, the Kardinals went to PKs to defeat West Orange to win the sectional crown — the first in Galka’s tenure as head coach. Now, it’s a year later and the Kards See KARDINALS, next page

and teammates Juan Rendon, Marcus Hidalgo and Nickolas Fiallos all connected on their Continued from Page 13 tries. “I had confidence that we were in the same predicament could make them,” Galka said. again. “It all comes down to pres“It’s nervous time,” Galka sure.” said. “It’s nail biting time. We It left Noritsz in goal for one always practice PKs at the end last attempt. of practice, but you can’t train Noritsz dove at the final shot for that kind of pressure. You to his left. He ended up with have to end the game somethe ball. how. You hate to lose that way “I looked down at my hands and ecstatic if you win.” and couldn’t believe I had the Noristz was without quesball,” Noritsz said. “The feeltion ready for his moment in ing was amazing. I was still the sun — or in this case, the holding the ball. I was the man. dark and cold November air at It felt like the whole town of Harvey. Kearny was coming towards “I actually had this feeling me, not just my teammates. I that I was going to come up couldn’t let go of the ball. It big,” Noristz said. was amazing that I was the one The first shot of the PK who made this happen. It was session came to Noristz’s left insane.” and he dove to make a brilliant Noritsz had the ball and the save. Kardinals had their second “I knew that the first one was straight North 1, Group IV state important,” said Noristz, who sectional title. made six saves in regulation. “I “The key was Bryan coming was confident that I could get up with the big saves,” Galka it. I was actually hoping I could said. “He made that first great save them all, but I was really save and put the pressure on confident that I could get a few them. Then, he made the last saves in.” save. He’s been excellent for us Meanwhile, the Kardinals in goal. He worked on his game were locked in to make their and worked on his punts to beshots. Jose Escandon, the come a better goalie. He’s been sensational junior midfielder, consistent all year. He was very

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“I remember the night we went out,” Farias said. “It was so cold that after it was over, Continued from Page 13 I came back to my room and crawled under the covers to stop there. get warm. Then I realized that “We also bought tooth those people were still out brushes, deodorant and then there in the cold with nowhere started collecting food,” Farias to go. There’s only so much said. “We got chips, water botyou can do.” tles, Pop Tarts, other things. It Farias’ incredible efforts do took us a while to save up the not just stop at the Newark money to buy all the things.” border. Along with his father, Farias started a GoFundMe who is of Brazilian descent, page to collect donations. He Farias went to the Amazon also got interested students to jungles of Brazil to help the chip in to the cause. homeless there. “We made a video and put it “My father was born in the on YouTube,” Farias said. “The Amazon,” Farias said. “He saw response from the video was the project I was doing with awesome. We were able to get the homeless and asked me, more and more help. I wanted ‘What if we did that in the to be able to do something to Amazon in Brazil?’” help the homeless on a cold So Farias and his family night.” collected 300 bags filled with Farias’ group even started school supplies for the needy to put care packages together in Brazil. strictly for the female homeless “It turned out to be an awepeople. some event,” Farias said. “We “I never even thought of it gave them breakfast and lunch as first, but there are a lot of and then gave them the bags. women who are homeless,” We had more than 400 people Farias said. “We had feminine there, so everyone couldn’t get hygiene products in some a bag. I want to be able to do it bags.” again.” So after they put together Farias is currently collecting 50 care bags, Farias and his goods for another 50 bags to friends went onto the streets of be distributed in Newark this Newark to distribute the bags. winter.

wanted to do.” Farias has also become a better soccer player since he arrived at Rutgers-Newark three years ago. “He adds another dimension to his game,” East said. “He’s more direct going to goal, as opposed to slashing and cutting. He’s strong going to goal and it’s a nice option for us.” Farias said that he had some offers from NCAA Division II Photo courtesy of Rutgers-Newark sports information schools, but decided to attend Kearny native and Rutgers-Newark junior forward Timothy Rutgers-Newark. Farias prepares to take a shot in a recent match against The “Once I came to school to College of New Jersey. Farias has started an organization visit and met Coach East, I that helps the homeless in Newark. figured it was for me,” Farias “To be honest, I feel like I on it and saw the video that he said. “It’s a good school. So far, it’s been great.” can do a lot more,” Farias said. made. I was extremely proud Farias is majoring in psychol“I drive around Newark now and impressed. For him to get ogy at Rutgers-Newark. He and see my bags, so I’m really involved in the community and hopes to get into a school to happy about that. When I see help people like he has just study physical therapy. the people’s faces after we speaks to the quality of person Right now, there are other give them the bag, then that’s a Timmy is. He’s a very humble homeless people in need of rewarding feeling. I feel like I person. He’s not doing it to get Farias and the Got U Covered actually get more out of it then attention. He’s doing it because program. they did, especially when it he wanted to help.” “It’s funny,” Farias said. was cold out.” East said that Farias has “When I was 11 years old, I East is amazed by his player’s received calls from other chariwas asked what my dream care for the homeless. ties who want to offer assiswas. I said that I wanted to “It’s amazing,” East said. “I tance. help homeless people. So it’s didn’t even know about it. Tim“He’s not going to brag about something that just grew inside my never even told me about what he has done,” East said. my heart in college. I just had it. I sort of stumbled onto it on “He’s not doing it for accoto find a way.” YouTube. I saw it and clicked lades. It’s just something he

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Lyndhurst’s Guerriero makes mark as Monmouth grid star watching the team, I realized that I missed it a lot,” said Guerriero, who had already When Petey Guerriero left established himself last winter Lyndhurst High School for and spring as a sprinter for Monmouth University in 2016, the Monmouth track team. he was destined to be a track “I knew that I wanted to play and field star. football again and wondered After all, Guerriero, the 2015- if I was going to be able to do 2016 Observer Male Athlete both.” of the Year, signed a letter of Guerriero’s scholarship intent to run track at the West to Monmouth was indeed Long Branch college. For all for track, so a return to the intents and purposes, Guerrie- gridiron seemed remote. But ro was going to make his mark Monmouth veteran head in track. His football playing football coach Kevin Callahan days were apparently done, was familiar with Guerriero’s even after rushing for 2,161 heroics on the gridiron. yards and scoring 21 touch“I knew who he was and I downs as a quarterback for the knew the Lyndhurst program,” Golden Bears. Guerriero aver- Callahan said. “I knew that he aged 11.1 yards every time he was a high school quarterback carried the ball and averaged who ran a lot out of the Wild240 yards per game. cat formation. I knew he was But in his heart, Guerriero here and decided to come for missed playing football. track and he did well in track.” “I guess going back to In fact, Guerriero was the Lyndhurst High School and Metro Atlantic Athletic Constanding on the sidelines, ference 100 and 200-meter By Jim Hague ogsmar@aol.com

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NUTLEY

Kearny - Land - Beautiful 50x105 Lot in the Arlington Section of Kearny. Zone C3 Ready to be Build. Asking $365,000

REDUCED! Kearny - 2 Family - Brick front 2 family w/ 2 bedrooms on each apartment, hardwood floor basement w/ summer kitchen, full bath, laundry room. Long driveway w/ 2 car garage and new roof. Asking $449,000

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BELLEVILLE

Nutley - 1 Family - 3 Bedroom Home w/ Foyer, Living Rm w/ Fireplace, Dining Rm, Ceramic Tile Bath, Eat in Kitchen w/ Breakfast Hook & Sun Porch. Finished Walk up Attic, Full Unfinished Basement & Hardwood Floors. New Furnace & New Hot Water Heater. Oversized 2 Car Garage. Asking $299,900

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KEARNY

UNDER CONTRACT Kearny - 2 Family - Both Apartments Have 3 Bedrooms, Living Rm, Dining Rm, Modern Kitchen & Modern Bath. Finished Basement w/ Rec Rm. Driveway and 2 Car Garage. Deck with Above Ground Pool. Asking $489,900

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LYNDHURST: WELL MAINTAINED CONDO, 3 BR, 2 FULL BATH, HARDWOOD FLOORS, LAUNDRY IN UNIT, PRIVATE BALCONY, CLOSE TO SCHOOLS, CLOSE TO SHOPPING, CLOSE TO TRANSPORTATION

NORTH ARLINGTON: 1 FAM,

KEARNY: 1 FAM, COLONIAL, 4 BR, 2 FULL BATH, 1 HALF BATH, SPACIOUS ROOMS, HARDWOOD FLOORS, WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE, FULL FINISHED BASEMENT, ONE CAR GARAGE, CLOSE TO SCHOOLS, CLOSE TO TRANSPORTATION

KEARNY: 2 FAM, 4 BR, 3 FULL BATH, HARD-

CAPE COD, 4 BR, 2 FULL BATH, HARDWOOD FLOORING, ONE CAR DETACHED GARAGE, CLOSE TO SCHOOLS, CLOSE TO TRANSPORTATION

WOOD FLOORS, SEPARATE UTILITIES, ONE CAR ATTACHED GARAGE PLUS DRIVEWAY, CLOSE TO SCHOOLS, CLOSE TO SHOPPING, CLOSE TO TRANSPORTATION

BELLEVILLE LISTED NEWLY

Belleville - 1 Family - Small Ranch w/ 2 Bedrooms, Living Rm, Dining Rm, Eat in Kitchen & Bath. Unfinished Basement. Needs to be updated. Driveway possible. Asking $115,000

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Kearny - 3 Family - 2+1 Family on The Same Lot. Front 2 Family: 1st Floor w/ Sun Rm, Living Rm/Dining Rm Combo, Eat in Kitchen, 2 Bedrooms & Bath. 2nd & 3rd Floor Used Together w/ Living Rm, Eat in Kitchen, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths & 2 More Rms. Rear 1 Family: Living Rm, Eat In Kitchen, 3 Bedrooms, Bath & Laundry. All Renovated Within Last 5 Years. New electric, Plumbing & Roof. Asking $599,000

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Belleville - 4 Family - Brick Fully Rented House. Right Side Consists of 1 Bedroom Apartments & Left Side Consists of 2 Bedrooms Apartment. Roof, Gas Heating Unit & Hot Water Tank Approximately 2yrs Old. Owner Pays for Heat & Hot Water. Asking $439,000

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NEW LISTING!

UNDER CONTRACT

Lyndhurst - 2 Family - Totally Remodelled Home - 1st Floor w/ 3 Bedrooms, New Bath, New Kitchen, Living Rm w/ Fireplace & Dining Rm. 2nd Floor w/ 3 Bedrooms, New Bath, New Kitchen & Living Rm. Finished Basement w/ Rec Rm, 2 Rooms, Laundry Area & Full Bath. Driveway For 3 Cars. Huge Backyard w/ Inground Pool.

Kearny - 2 Family - 1st Floor w/ Living Rm, Dining Rm, Kitchen, 3 Bedrooms & Bath. 2nd Floor w/ Living Rm, Dining Rm, Kitchen, 2 Bedrooms, Bath and Used Together w/ 2 Rooms & Full Bath on 3rd Floor. Separate Utilities. Driveway for 3 Cars. Full Unfinished Basement. Newer Roof. Asking $345,000

Kearny - 2 Family - Both Apartments w/ Living Rm, Dining Rm, 2 Bedrooms, Bath & Eat-in Kitchen. Newer Roof & Chimney Installed in 2013 & Windows 8-10 Years Old. W/W Carpeting on 1st Floor. Hardwood Floors & Newer Kitchen on 2nd Floor. Separate Utilities Except Hot Water. Need Some TLC. Sold as is. The seller and his sonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family would like to rent both apartments after closing for about 4 months. Asking $279,000

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BELLEVILLE: 1 FAM, RANCH, BRICK EXTERIOR, 3 BR, 1 FULL BATH, 1 HALF BATH, FULL PARTLY FINISHED BASEMENT, CLOSE TO SCHOOLS, CLOSE TO TRANSPORTATION

HARRISON: 2 FAM, NEW CONSTRUCTION, 5 BR, 5 FULL BATH, HARDWOOD FLOORS, FULL FINISHED BASEMENT, ATTACHED ONE CAR GARAGE, DRIVEWAY PARKING FOR 2 CARS, CLOSE TO TRANSPORTATION

HARRISON: HAMILTON MODEL CONDO, 2 BR, 2 FULL BATH, 1 HALF BATH, CENTRAL AIR, SWIMMING POOL, CLUBHOUSE, AND GYM ON SITE, 12 MINUTE WALK TO PATH STATION

KEARNY: 1 FAM, COLONIAL,

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KEARNY: 1 FAM, COLONIAL, 3 BR, 1 FULL BATH, 1 HALF BATH, HARDWOOD FLOORS, ATTACHED ONE CAR GARAGE, CLOSE TO SCHOOLS, CLOSE TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

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LYNDHURST: 2 FAM, 5 BR, 2 FULL BATH, REMODELED FIRST FLOOR, HARDWOOD FLOORS, PARKING FOR 3 CARS, CLOSE TO SCHOOLS, CLOSE TO SHOPPING, CLOSE TO NYC TRANSPORTATION

RUTHERFORD: 1 FAM, COLONIAL, 2 BR, 2 FULL BATH, 1 HALF BATH, LR WITH GAS FIREPLACE, FULL FINISHED BASEMENT, HEATED SALT WATER POOL, PAVER PATIO, CLOSE TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

NORTH ARLINGTON: 1 FAM, CAPE COD, 3 BR, 2 FULL BATH, 1 HALF BATH, CENTRAL AIR, FULL FINISHED BASEMENT, GREAT BACKYARD, ATTACHED ONE CAR GARAGE, CLOSE TO SCHOOLS, CLOSE TO TRANSPORTATION

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REDUCED! Kearny - 1 Family - 1st Floor w/ Living Rm, Dining Rm & Eat in Kitchen w/ Sliding Doors to Yard. 2nd Floor w/ 2 Bedrooms & Bath. Nice Entrance Foyer & Plenty of Closet Space. Very Close to Transportation, Schools, Shopping & Parks. Asking $219,900

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NEW LISTING! Harrison - Townhouse - 9-year young Amherst Model. 1310 SF. Renovated 5 years ago. Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, 2 ceiling fans & Microwave included. Recessed lighting on both levels. Hardwood fls on 1st level. Central Air. 1 covered parking space. Gym, Clubhouse & swimming pool onsite. Free shuttle buses to and from Harrison Path Station. Asking $409,000

Kearny - 2 Family - 2-family in Arlington Section. W/W carpeting and Thermal windows throughout. Ceramic tiled floor and oak cabinets in Kitchens. M/M Long-term tenants. 2 separate utilities. Both water heaters replaced a year ago. Laundry hookups in basement. Underground oil tank will be removed by the seller as soon as the permit is approved by the Town of Kearny. Asking $359,000

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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 $840,000

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UNDER CONTRACT 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 $489,900

LISTED NEWLY NORTH ARLINGTON: 1 FAM, CAPE COD, 3 BR, 2 FULL BATH, OPEN FLOOR DESIGN, FULL PARTIALLY FINISHED BASEMENT, UNIQUE 3 CAR GARAGE WITH HEAT AND ELECTRIC, CLOSE TO NYC TRANSPORTATION

KEARNY: 3 FAM, 6 BR, 3 FULL BATH, SEPARATE UTILITIES, NEW ROOF, NEW HOT WATER HEATERS, LARGE UNFINISHED BASEMENT, CLOSE TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO NYC

NTAL NEW RE KEARNY: 1 FAM, COLONIAL, 2 BR, 1 FULL BATH, FULL BASEMENT, BACKYARD WITH DECK, CLOSE TO SCHOOLS, CLOSE TO NYC TRANSPORTATION

NORTH ARLINGTON: 2ND FLOOR APARTMENT, 1 BR, 1 FULL BATH, HARDWOOD FLOORING, ALL LARGE ROOMS, REMODELED KITCHEN, WASHER HOOK-UP IN BASEMENT, NO SMOKING IN APARTMENT, NO PETS, TENANT PAYS OWN UTILITIES, MOVE-IN READY

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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Intruder threatens elderly woman HARRISON — The Harrison Police Department is investigating a home invasion incident on Ann St. last Thursday, Nov. 9. HPD Det. Lt. Dave Doyle said officers were dispatched to a house on the 300 block of Ann St., at 6:30 p.m., on a report of a robbery. Doyle said a 70-yearold woman was home alone on the second floor when she heard someone enter the house. Believing it was a family member, the woman called out, tipping the intruder to her location. The suspect con-

fronted the woman in her bedroom and pushed her face down on the bed and told her he wanted cash and jewelry, Doyle said. At the same time, Doyle said, the woman felt him place an unknown object to her head. After the woman directed him to a jar of coins, the suspect grabbed the coins, a jewelry box and the woman’s cell phone before warning her not to call police before he disappeared, Doyle said. Doyle said the woman waited a few minutes

and then phoned police. She was not physically harmed, said Doyle, but was treated by EMS personnel for stress. Based on investigation, it appears the intruder kicked in a locked rear door to get inside and probably got out the same way, Doyle said. The suspect was described as white, wearing light-colored clothing, hoodie and blue bandana covering his face, said Doyle. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the HPD at 973-483-4100. – Ron Leir

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obituaries@theobserver.com Jan Kozdra Jan Kozdra, of Totowa, died Sunday, Nov. 5, at Hackensack University Hospital. He was 65. Funeral services were under the direction of Mulligan Funeral Home, Harrison. A funeral Mass was celebrated at Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, Harrison. His interment took place in Arlington Cemetery, Kearny. Born in Poland, he immigrated to the U.S. and lived in Totowa. He was a construction worker, specializing in flooring, for many years. He is survived by his loving wife Hanna Kozdra (Nee Burdzy), his beloved children Dariusz, Rafal and Karolina Kozdra and his cherished nephew, Father

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Continued from Page 5 Housing Choice Voucher Program. He also oversaw a $600,000 construction budget. In Harrison, Rogers was in charge of 258 public housing apartments spread between Harrison Gardens and the Kingsland complex and a construction budget of about $500,000. As a management consultant, Rogers conducted energy audits, performed organizational assessments and salary compatibility studies. He developed and implemented programs for building needs assessment, maintenance planning, preventive maintenance and work order management. He was a member of numerous professional groups including NAHRO, Institute of Industrial Engineers, N.J. Association of Housing & Redevelopment Authorities and N.J. Association of Housing Authority Maintenance Superintendents. An obituary published in The Star-Ledger reported that a private service was arranged by the DuBois Funeral Home, Audubon, and that family members asked that memorial contributions be made in Roy’s name to the American Diabetes Association, 1160 Rt. 22, Bridgewater, N.J. 08807. – Ron Leir

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Luis H. Araujo, died Nov. 8 at University Medical Center, Newark. He was 75.

The funeral will be conducted from the Mulligan Funeral Home, Harrison, this week. Please check the funeral home’s website for updated service and viewing times, or to send condolences to his family, at www.mulliganfh.com. Born in Lima, Peru, he was raised and lived in El Rimac, Peru, before moving to Harrison with his family in 1983. Luis worked as a window designer for Window Shades in Hillside for many years. Prior to that, he was a senior investigator for the Municipalidad de Comas. He was also an Agent for the Peruvian Investigative Police (P.I.P) in Peru. Once he moved to the

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U.S., he became further involved with one of his true passions, soccer. He was a former delegate, secretary, trustee and coach of the Harrison Peru Soccer Club in Harrison. He was also a former coaching director and a soccer player for the Ricardo Bentin Senior Soccer League in Paterson. He received a bachelor of science degree in accounting from Escuelas Americanas in Lima, Peru. He is survived by his loving children: Katyuska Araujo and her husband Jose Zuniga. Christian Araujo and his wife Norma, Luis J. Araujo and ex-wife Anna Mendes, Erick and Luis H. Araujo Jr.; and his

dear brothers Victor, Angel, Jose, Romulo Araujo and his sister Paula Araujo. Also 11 grandchildren: Joseph, Erick, Christian and Gennesie Zuniga, Tiffany, Katelyn and Krystal Araujo, Louis, Nadia, Nicholas and Melvin Araujo. Also 11 great-grandchildren: Elliot,DeAngelo Zuniga. Izayah, Jeremiah, Kimberly, Avalyn, Joshua, Jaylani, Darius and Isabella Araujo, Layla Villanueva. He is also survived by his ex-wives, Elvira Paz and Lizeth Torres, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his sisters Rosa and Carmen Araujo, and his parents Jose and Estilita Araujo.

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September 11, 1990 - November 17, 2010 In early November we pray for you with All Saints and All Souls. Recognizing our loss, we now give thanks for the twenty years that God shared you with us. It’s hard to believe it’s been seven years, and that the love and joy you brought to our lives continues to ﬂourish within us. God Bless you and Happy Anniversary in Heaven. Love, Dad, Mom, Pop Pop, loving friends and relatives

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BELLEVILLE

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

BELLEVILLE lovely 6 large rooms, 1st fl. 3 BR’s, LR, Bathroom, large EIK w/ brand new cherry wood cabinets. Plus Porch, $1,600/month + utilities. 1 month security (973) 759-5929.

BLOOMFIELD BLOOMFIELD 2 apts. Avl. 2 BR, LR, Kitchen. $1,250/month. 1 1/2 month security. No pets. Avl. Now. (201) 2403841.

HARRISON HARRISON Newly Renovated 2 BR, $1,250/ month + utilities. 1 1/2 months security. No Pets. No Smoking. Avl. Now. (347) 276-0105 HARRISON Studio, 1 room, galley kitchen. Private entrance. $750/ month. Tenant pays HT & Electric (PSE&G). 1 1/2 months security. Lease. no pets. 862-223-9974.

HARRISON 721 Harrison Ave 3 BR, LR, kitchen, 2 bathrooms. Laundry. $2,000/month Available Dec. 1st. (862) 588-4864

KEARNY

KEARNY 1 BR apt. HT/ HW included. New Kitchen & Bath Elevated building. Laundry facility on premises. from $1,150/ month,. Call Sofia after 3pm 201-998-3516 or see super after 3pm 654 Elm St. Apt Basement 1.

KEARNY Newly refurbished/painted, 2 BR’s with the option of a 3rd bedroom or office. Porch, EIK, with dishwasher, LR, DR, washer/dryer $1,400/month. Avl. Dec. 1st. No pets. no smoking. (908) 322-7828

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APARTMENTS FOR RENT KEARNY Arlington section, Basement apartment, possible super position, completely remodeled, 1 BR, couple preferred, background check required, no smoking, laundry facilities, fridge/stove supplied. Call 908-240-9302

KEARNY 1st fl. 3 Br’s, LR, DR, Kitchen. utilities separate. No Parking. No Laundry or yard. 1 1/2 months security. No pets. No smoking. Available Dec 1st. (201) 246-0383. KEARNY 2 BR, 1 Bath in nice location, corner on Devon and Stewart, with basement for storage. $1,300/ month. 1 1/2 months security, no pets. If interested please contact Joanne at (973) 699-3146.

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2nd floor. lots of closet space. $1050/month. HT/HW included. 1-1/2 month security. Available Dec 15th. No smoking. Small Pet ok (201) 5755270

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N.ARLINGTON 2 BR, Parking for 14ft. trucks, apt. 1 bath, LR, Kitchen, SUV’s or Small vans call basement laundry room, (201) 997-1500. garage and backyard. $1,750/month Close to schools and transortaOFFICE SPACE tion. Quiet St. No pets. No smoking. Avl. Now FOR RENT (201) 970-2557 (201) 997-3517 or (551) 253-9360. KEARNY Professional office space on Kearny Ave. 1 1/2 months secuN.ARLINGTON 2 BR, rity. 900 sq.ft. Proximity LR, Kitchen, Dishwasher, to PATH & Bus lines. Avl. refrigerator, W/D, No Nov. 1st. (201) 362-5028 pets. No Smoking. Near or (201) 889-3118. Schools & Transportation. Avl. now. (201) 9985070

Table with tile top, 65 inch long and 35 in wide. Comes with bench. Good Condition $75.00 Steel Blue bird cage with play top 18 inc. wide and 49 in hugh on stand $75.00 (201) 655-3819

Home health care aid Avl. to work with elderly during the day MondayFriday. Please call Rosemarie (973) 932-9916.

HARRISON Harrison Office/Studio space. 200 NEWARK to 10,000 sq.ft. available. 4 blocks to PATH. Prime location. Affordable rent. NEWARK 1st fl. 1 BR, (973) 223-5502 Kitchen, LR & DR. $1,100/ month. HT/HW included. 1 1/2 month security. Avl. Now. (862) 955-8624. KEARNY Office space for rent for Avl. Dec. 1st. (973) 668-7386 N.NEWARK

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KEARNY 1 BR . HT/HW included. From $1,100/ N.NEWARK SECTION 8 month. See super 6 woodland Ave. Apt. 1, or KEARNY Modern 2nd Fl. preferred, 1 BR, 1st fl. call after 5pm 917-858- 3 BR, LR, DR, Large EIK 2 BR and 3 BR. Near 8246 for appointment. 2 baths, carpet & H/W all Transportation and floors, C/A, laundry hook Buses. Completely up, 1 parking space utili- renovated. Call 973-2028580. KEARNY 2 BR, LR, DR, ties separate. Close to Bathroom, laundry. No school bus stop. No pets. pets. No Smoking. (201) No smoking. $1,600/ FURNISHED ROOM month. 1 month secu998-2399 FOR RENT rity. Avl. Dec. 1st. Call Btw 4pm-8pm only.(201) 755KEARNY Furnished KEARNY Totally Reno- 4511. rooms with all new furnivated 3rd fl. apt. 3 BR’s, ture, refrigerator, micro$1,300/month. 1 month wave. all utilities including LYNDHURST security. Utilities Seperinternet. $650/month. ate. No pets. Avl. Now. Smoke free. References a (973) 979-1383. LYNDHURST 1 BR apt., must. 201-697-0541

KEARNY Beautiful newly renovate 3 LG BR, EIK, LR, Washer dryer hook up, Close to NYC Trans, $2,150/month + 1 1/2 KEARNY 6 family home, months security. (201) Newly Renovated. 3rd fl. 2 BR, $1,150/month, HT 463-7034 included. 1 1/2 months security. No pets. Avl. Dec. 1st. (201) 916-9460.

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KEARNY Furnished room for rent, private entrance, female preffered, wifi included. Avl. Now. (201) 208-1580.

LYNDHURST 1 BR $1,295/MONTH & 2 BR N. ARLINGTON Excellent KEARNY Remodeled $1,495/MONTH &, HT/ area. One min. walk to Bus 4 BR, DR/LR, 1 bath, HW INCLUDED. SECTION Stop to NYC. No kitchen. Duplex, laundry hook No Pet. No smoking. Fur8 OK. (973) 760-4877 up. Utilities Seperate. nished. Shared bathroom. $2,000/mth. 1 ½ mth All utilities included. One security. 973-767-8212 N.ARLINGTON month security. $500 monthly. Call (201) 9374861 after 3:15. N.ARLINGTON on FairKEARNY 2nd fl. 4 BR’s mont Ave, Basement, LR, DR Kitchen, 1 Bath. 1 BR, $1,000/month ROOM No smoking, No pets, No everything included. Avl. FOR RENT parking. 1 1/2 months Now. Laundry. No pets. security. Avl. Dec. 1st. No smoking. (201) 598(973) 418-5677. 9778. N.NEWARK Room for rent, Forest hill section. $400/month. Shared N.ARLINGTON 1 BR KEARNY Newly RenoBath, No Kitchen. Utilities garden apt. $1,100/ vated, 1 BR, $1,100/ included. 1 month month. 1 1/2 months se- month. HT/HW included. security. No smoking. curity. Avl. Dec. 1st. (201) Parking space. No pets. No pets. Call after 4:30pm (201) 342- 2206. 407-0773. (973) 752-6877.

SEEKING APARTMENT Looking to buy one family home (attached/ row/townhouse) in Kearny for less than $180,000. NO REALTORS, we are small family of 3 willing and able to close before the Xmas/ New Year. Please email gyeennj@hotmail.com with address, pictures and asking price.

SELF STORAGE FREE $30 Amazon gift card when you lease any self-storage unit at Kearny Drive-Up Storage! Also, receive entry to win a $100 Amazon gift card when you mention OBSERVER. Offer through November 17th. Drive-Up Storage located at 445 Hickory Street in Kearny, NJ (off Midland Ave). Call 201-997-1787. MOVING SALE Furniture for sale. Everything must go. No reasonable offer will be rejected. Please call 201-289-6051

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seven touchdowns. He has also caught 12 passes for an additional 63 yards, which puts him Continued from Page 16 close to 1,000 total yards as a freshman. nitely a little rusty, being Last week, in the Hawks’ away from football for a year. 41-14 win over Gardner-Webb, I was behind in the plays, but Guerriero rushed for 109 yards I was in good shape because on 18 carries, putting the Hawks of track. I jumped on pretty in contention for an NCAA quickly and learned a lot FCS (formerly NCAA Division pretty fast.” I-AA) playoff berth. Guerriero eventually became And for his efforts as an the Hawks’ main threat in the accomplished two-sport colbackfield and was making a malegiate athlete, Guerriero has jor mark with the Hawks. been selected as The Observer “I had no idea that was going Athlete of the Week for the past to happen,” Guerriero said. “I week. picked up the offense, learned “I didn’t think I’d be able to the blocking schemes and it accomplish everything that I just clicked from there. I was have this season,” Guerriero definitely nervous at first, said. “I’m really excited for because I didn’t know what I what the future holds. I defimight be able to accomplish.” nitely feel like I can get a lot Guerriero has enjoyed a brilbetter. I can get bigger and liant freshman campaign for stronger. I can get faster. Althe Hawks, who own a 9-1 record, including seven straight though I’m having a good year, there’s still a lot I can learn and wins. benefit from.” The 5-foot-10, 195-pound Guerriero is listed as a Guerriero has rushed for 913 sophomore on the track team, yards on 147 carries (a 6.0 but a freshman in football. He yard per carry average) with will have three more years of

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eligibility with the Hawk football team after this year. “His ability to make the transition from being a high school quarterback to college running back has been excellent,” Callahan said. “I think his concept of the game has really helped him. I think he’s still developing as a college running back. He’s running with patience and following his blocks well. He sees how the hole opens up and sees how things may break for him. Once he got a feel for that, we knew he was going to be fine. You can see his explosiveness as a runner. He gets through the hole and he’s gone.” Callahan said that he had no problems with Guerriero being a two-sport athlete. “We’re comfortable with it,” Callahan said. “It takes a special kid to be able to handle both and Pete is a special kid. The demands on him are now so much greater. It could make for a very long year with academics and athletics. But I think he’s up to the task. He’s a good student. I don’t see a problem.” Guerriero is majoring in ac-

counting at Monmouth. “I’m excited about the fact that we have three more years of eligibility with Pete,” Callahan said. Guerriero said that he will take about two weeks off after football season is over to recuperate, then will head back to the Monmouth track team in time for the second half of the indoor track season. “Toward the end of January or early February, I should be ready to compete again,” Guerriero said. Needless to say, the football campaign has been so much better than Guerriero could have ever dreamed. “I’m definitely surprised,” Guerriero said. “I wanted to be able to accomplish big things, but I also thought it was a little farfetched.” Guerriero said that he remains in contact with Lyndhurst football coach Rich Tuero. “We talk about a lot of things,” Guerriero said. “He told me that I could do it. I’m lucky to have people like him

behind me and rooting for me.” Guerriero said that he still comes home to Lyndhurst on a regular basis to get his dose of Golden Bear life. “I just came back home recently for a game,” Guerriero said. “I pride myself on being from Lyndhurst. A lot of people don’t know what Lyndhurst is all about. I just want to go out and prove everyone wrong. There’s a famous quote that says you can measure height and measure weight, but you can’t measure my heart. I just want to continue to prove a lot of people wrong, the people who didn’t believe in me, who didn’t think I could do it. It’s definitely been a lot of fun.” The Hawks have one regular season game remaining this weekend against Kennesaw State in Georgia, then possibly the FCS playoffs. Who would have ever believed it was possible for a track star to be a leader on a college football playoff team? Petey Guerriero sure believed – and now he’s living the dream.

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Continued from Page 1 body struck an agreement with the chief that spells out “the terms of his final salary and retirement benefits….” To that end, Dowie’s annual base salary of $178,805 was raised to $188,160 — retroactive to Jan. 1, 2016 — to a “level that is appropriately above the deputy police chief ’s [base] salary [$179,200]” and was granted retirement benefits “consistent with such benefits provided to superior officers in the police department….” A companion ordinance – subject to a public hearing and adoption Dec. 5 – ratifying the change in pay for Dowie creates a “5% differential between his salary and that of the deputy chief,” according to Mayor Alberto Santos. “That would equal an additional amount of $10,844.60 for 2016 and $6,295.44 for 2017.” Additionally, the town agreed to provide the chief $87,609.50 – which breaks out as: $28,658.22 for 36 unused vacation days, $5,687.53 for holiday days, $1,519.75 for unpaid longevity and $51,744 for “debriefing” (terminal) pay. So Dowie’s total payout will come to $104,749.54. Also, the chief will get to “maintain health insurance coverage from the town …

with no requirement to pay contribution toward the cost of the benefits because his length of service exceeded 20 years as of June 28, 2011.” Meanwhile, the issue of Dowie’s replacement remains to be worked out. Here’s how Santos explained the situation in an email to The Observer: “We need to find out from [N.J.] Civil Service whether we have to do an acting appointment first until we get a certified list or if we can act without waiting for the certification and appoint a new permanent chief. “Either way, as acting or permanent, we expect to appoint George King [the current deputy chief] at the Dec. 5 meeting.” Then there’s the matter of who would step into the slot to be vacated by King. According to Council President Carol Jean Doyle, Police Capt. Scott Macfie is ranked No. 1 on an appointment list for deputy chief. “He got a perfect score and the list is good through July 2018,” said Doyle. But here again, Santos said, “we can’t act on it until it’s certified. We want to resolve [the] acting/ permanent question regarding [the] next chief first.” Doyle said she’s “hoping King becomes chief and Macfie, deputy chief. George is the only one

qualified for chief and I feel comfortable with Scott as deputy. We should move on both with a smooth transition.” At the same time, though, the lawmaker will be sad to see Dowie go. “I’m going to miss him,” she said. “He’s a man of great integrity and he’s earned the respect of his men. And he was fair not only with his men but with the department. His performance has been exemplary. In my years on the council I’ve worked with [several] chiefs and I found Chief Dowie outstanding by far. “And he’s a police chief 24/7. Even at night when he’s walking his dog, he’s reporting things.”

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