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By Ron Leir rleir@theobserver.com KEARNY – Francesco Alonso grew up in Michigan’s Lower Peninsu-

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With some helping hands to design and build these “bat boxes� in the marshes in back of the Gunnell Oval municipal recreational complex, he will earn the coveted Eagle badge – the highest accolade awarded in scouting. “I’ll be setting a good example for my community,�

Alonso explained. And, he noted, it’s a function of his “scout oath – on my honor, to do my best, to help in any way.�

But there’s another very practical – and personal – explanation for the scout’s mission: “In the summer, I noticed that my baby sister who was a newborn was getting a lot of ankle bites from mosquitos.� That’s when he set his sights on befriending bats.

And he can personally

vouch for the fact that they are a definite local presence. “I saw one in the back yard of my house on Stewart Ave. before sunrise,� the scout said. “You can find them in hollowed-out trees, especially in the meadow areas.�

The meadows are a good bat habitat, Alonso said, because they offer sunlight and water and the boxes provide a secure shelter where “they won’t be bothered – it’s the perfect place.�

In his research for the project, Alonso said he discovered that, “One brown bat [common to this area] can eat up to 1,500 mosquitos per night.� So, the more bats accommodated, he reasoned, the less chances his sister will be eaten up by those pesky creatures.

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At the same time, his project can also prove to be a big boon for the depopulated bat population in the north meadows region, according to area bat experts.

Brian Aberback, spokesman for the N.J. Sports & Exposition Authority, which has jurisdiction over the meadows district, said: “Due to habitat loss, there’s a definite need for bat boxes in the meadows and we’re thrilled to hear Francesco is investing time in this project.”

Echoing that assessment were MacKenzie Hall, a wildlife biologist with

the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey, and Joe D’Angeli, director of conservation and education for the Wildlife Nature Center in Garfield.

“Little brown bats,” said Hall, “until about 10 years ago were common across the continent,” roosting in backyards, residential buildings and elsewhere. But, beginning in 2009, she said, a scourge known as the white nose fungus “nearly wiped out the population.”

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natural habitats, bats more and more “rely on man-made” shelters, Hall noted, “and a lot of service groups and homeowners, by building bat boxes in back yards and open spaces, are contributing to that effort.”

D’Alberti, who also sits on the Ridgefield Park Environmental Commission, concurred. “We never got as many calls from scouts and environmental groups as now,” he said, volunteering to help provide bat boxes which, he said, “will certainly give the bats a proper boost and safe haven as their numbers come back.”

Kearny’s Alonso has consulted with two naturalists on the NJSEA staff on the best method of constructing the boxes, Aberback said.

According to the scout, the plywood “single-chambered box” recommended would have the following

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provinces,” Hall said, while the so-called “big brown bat” – something of a misnomer since those bats are only, typically, 4 inches long or about twice as big as the small brown bat – are “not as vulnerable” to the fungus.

They are commonly found in the Jersey meadowlands, she said.

D’Alberti agreed that “a lot of New Jersey bats took a hit in 2006 and 2007” from the fungus “and the disease is still spreading.”

Bats typically consume “half their body weight” and feed on mosquitos and other flying bugs that can be harmful to plants, Hall said.

Their feeding habits “really does make a difference.”

In the outdoors, bats can be found “in the hollows of dying or dead trees or they can crawl under loose sheets of the bark,” said Hall. But with so much redevelopment activity supplanting these

dimensions: 1.5 inches long, 7 to 8 inches wide and 1 foot tall, with an opening at the bottom through which the bats would crawl. Each would be nailed into a tree.

Alonso enlisted the help of fellow scouts Razmig Shalian and Morgan Iachetta, along with friends Jasmine Sciortino and Alex Ramirez and his brother Billy to construct 15 such boxes over two Sundays and attach them to trees. With them in place, he plans to do random checks to see whether the “houses” have attracted occupants.

In the meantime, Alonso – who rows crew for Kearny High – is living the scout oath by performing community service by serving on a rotation for the Salvation Army of Greater Kearny as a holiday bell ringer/collector outside the North Arlington Super Foodtown.

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‘It took nearly 40 years for me to believe that people might be ready to hear what I had to say without laughing at me ... or worse, mistrusting me’ — Karl Petry Petry told us that hope is the program will debut in mid2018.

In the interim, the aforementioned book was published, and a sequel in now in the works. Both deal with the author’s “sixthsense” abilities, which he admits he kept secret for a good part of his life.

In the introduction to his book, the Down Neck, Newark, native notes that he “grew up in a time when the general opinion of psychics was that they were turbanwearing scam artists.”

Petry says his ability to see, and communicate with, those who have passed on and [this part intrigues your correspondent even more] to see into the past were not things he was eager to share.

He writes: “It took nearly 40 years for me to believe that people might be ready to hear what I had to say without laughing at me or, worse, mistrusting me.”

That seeing into the past is

called a “time slip.”

One example: Petry talks of visiting Newark›s Mount Pleasant Cemetery, on Broadway near the Belleville border, and suddenly being surrounded by the mourners at the grave of Thomas Edison’s first wife, Mary Stilwell. (Her burial took place in 1884.)

We don’t know if time slips will figure in any of the episodes, but based on today’s proliferation of paranormal media -- particularly TV shows -- any of Petry’s stories should attract a wide audience. Although that’s not why he eventually revealed his talents. That came through interaction with respected, and supportive, members of the psychic community and, eventually, the public.

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INTO THE PSYCHIC SPIRIT falling in the snow in his own driveway. A few years later, he returns during a Masonic meeting, seeking recognition of his presence there. The unquiet spirit is eventually calmed but evidences of haunting (e.g., an organ playing with no one at the keyboard) are still reported in the building.

We were invited to the recent episode filming, but were unable to attend, so we do not know how closely to the book the plot will follow. Petry noted that, although all the stories will be inspired by his real-life experiences, “this will not be a reality show.”

In Leir’s article, executive producer Pamela S. Kramer used the same words. It’s “not a reality show,” she said, explaining, “Think of ‘Law & Order.’ It’s acting out reallife events in Karl’s personal life and how he dealt with his abilities. The goal is to get people to understand the paranormal better.”

As Petry explained, “A psychic investigation may take a year or two years, so [for a half-hour episode] you have to condense it and make

modifications.”

The show, he said, “will be a recreation of reality -- things that happened and events that I was a part of.” Although some will be based on accounts in his book, others will be stories with which his readers are not familiar.

Along with Kramer, the executive producers of “Absent Witness” are Petry himself and Michael Giordano, who is also the director and principal writer.

The cast features Michael Chmiel, starring as Petry; Timothy McCown Reynolds as “Ian” (“a mysterious figure who seems to appear out of nowhere and guides Karl when he seems to need it most”); Kristin Muri as “Amanda,” a parapsychologist who brings cases to Petry and investigates with him in the field; and Eric Michael Gillett as “Mark,” Petry’s close friend and Masonic brother.

We eagerly await the premiere, and rest assured we will keep you informed as to when and on what network it will be televised.

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Filming underway at site of actual haunting: Adoniram Masonic Lodge in Lyndhurst.

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KPD: Those windows & a certain scent

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Too bad. For once again, they played a role in a rather interesting arrest.

At 10:25 p.m. on Nov. 30, at Rts. 1/9 and Jacobus Ave. in South Kearny, Officers Andre Fernandez and Michal Gontarczuk pulled over a 2007 Acura for the windows violation and detected the strong odor of raw marijuana, police said. Both occupants were removed from the car, but a search of the vehicle revealed no contraband. However, the driver — Kevin Serodio, 23, of Hillside — was visibly shaking and was found to have $1,850 cash in his pocket, police said.

Since the suspicious scent was stronger toward the rear of the car, the officers searched the trunk,

in which they reportedly found a black backpack containing: two plastic bags holding 154 grams of suspected pot; two digital scales; 41 empty Ziploc bags; one roll of large plastic bags, and a vacuum machine hose (complete with instruction manual).

Serodio was charged with possession and distribution of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; possession of same with intent to distribute and possession of a CDS in a motor vehicle. He also got summonses for an inspection violation and the tinted windows. The $1,850 was confiscated pending adjudication of the case.

The Acura’s passenger, a 34-year-old Whippany male, was released without charges. *** Other recent reports from the Kearny police blotter included the following:

POLICE BEAT Nov. 29 At 2:46 p.m., the KPD received a report of a shoplifter at the Five Below store on Passaic Ave. Officer Ben Wuelfing put out a description of the suspect, last seen running south on Passaic, and the man was apprehended at Johnston Ave. by Officer Pat Becker and subsequently identified by the store manager, police said.

Joselito Portorreal, 46, of Newark — who also had a $250 warrant from Elizabeth — ended up in the Hudson County Jail on a charge of shoplifting. What had been stolen? Reportedly $88.78 worth of socks and cologne. Since every item at Five Below sells for $1 to $5, that must have been an awful

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Xmas eve early opening for liquor retailers?

By Ron Leir rleir@theobserver.com KEARNY — With the holidays fast approaching, you and your family make plans to drive out to Pennsylvania to visit the in-laws.

So on the morning of Dec. 24 – a Sunday – you load up the SUV and prepare to hit the road when suddenly it dawns on you that you forgot to shop for a bottle or two of spirits for the occasion.

Wait – it’s Sunday so Kearny liquor retailers don’t open until noon so you’ll have to make other arrangements.

But maybe not, after all.

The town’s municipal governing body is considering amending its ABC code to “permit holders of plenary retail distribution licenses (liquor stores, delis, supermarkets) to sell alcoholic beverages beginning at 9 a.m. on Sundays whenever Christmas Eve (Dec. 24) and New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31) fall on Sunday.”

An ordinance proposing the change was introduced Tuesday, Dec. 5, by the mayor and Town Council and is slated for public hearing and possible adoption Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. in the council chambers.

The ordinance was a last-minute addition to the agenda for last week’s meeting.

Mayor Alberto Santos said a representative of a liquor store on Harrison Ave. had raised the issue with him, telling him, “that Christmas

Eve is [the store’s] biggest [sale] day of the year.”

Typically, the mayor said, on the eve of that holiday, “at the Shop-Rite [on Passaic Ave.] there’s a half-hour wait at the register” for patrons looking to purchase alcohol.

Records in the Town Clerk’s Office indicate 26 locations in Kearny are registered as plenary retail distribution licensees.

“I’m concerned these Kearny businesses will be losing customers to towns that have already decided to permit early sales on Christmas Eve,” Santos said in his email.

Jersey City, for example, has adopted an ordinance similar to the one Kearny is considering, according to Kearny Town Clerk Pat Carpenter.

But adoption isn’t looking necessarily as a given because several council members voiced reservations about the proposal.

Chief among the skeptics was Fourth Ward Councilwoman Susan McCurrie, who chairs the council’s ordinance committee. “I’m a little old-fashioned,” McCurrie confessed. “Right now, I’m not in favor.”

And, she said, sanctioning this early opening for liquor sellers could open the door for retailers to call for additional early openings such as a “football Sunday.”

“We do have a lot of liquor stores in Kearny and they’re all doing business,” she added.

Third Ward representatives Carol Jean Doyle and Eileen Eckel hinted of their hesitancy about going along by specifically announcing they were voting “‘yes’ for introduction only.”

If the governing body does approve the measure on Dec. 18, Santos said in an email

the ordinance would “likely be published [as a legal advertisement] on Friday [Dec. 22] or Saturday [Dec. 23] so it would be effective for Dec. 24, 2017.”

In other business, the governing body: • Adopted ordinances creating a 5% pay differential between the base salaries

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here is a lot going on so for this week’s column, I thought I’d do a hodgepodge of brief

• Last week, I wrote of a horrible crash that happened on Rt. 21 in Newark near Mill St. The victim was 34-year-old Harrison resident Marcelo Pagani. Somehow, someone who was at the scene of the horrific crash thought it would be a wise idea to post a video of the scene and the crash’s aftermath. As of Monday, Dec. 11, the video is still on YouTube.

But it must be taken down.

The video is uncensored and unedited. Numerous viewers have called on YouTube to pull the video down. YouTube must do the right thing and take it down forthwith.

May the family of Marcelo Pagani find peace and strength during this terrible time of grief.

• Had a chance, on Saturday, Dec. 9, to go to Lyndhurst’s winter festival. As usual, Mayor Robert Giangeruso and the Lyndhurst Board of Commissioners did not disappoint. Despite the miserable weather, there was a good crowd on hand — and most seemed to enjoy the live music, petting zoo, festival-type foods (didn’t get, but could smell the zeppoles).

It was also Giangeruso’s birthday — and one of the singing trios serenaded him with a rendition of “Santa Baby” — which was interesting to say the least — and they also sang “Happy Birthday” for him. It was good enough that it probably would have made Marilyn Monroe jealous.

Happy birthday, Mayor Giangeruso!

• At last week’s meeting of the Kearny Mayor and Town Council, George King was sworn in as Kearny’s new police chief and Scott Macfie was sworn in as Kearny’s new

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The Township of Lyndhurst’s Christmas tree on the lawn of Township Hall.

deputy police chief. We’re hoping to profile both men in a coming edition of The Observer, but in the meantime, we offer sincerest congratulations to both men who have each given three-plus decades of service to the KPD. At the meeting, outgoing Chief John Dowie said farewell to a rousing standing ovation at the end. And what a heart-felt speech it was. Since 1979, Dowie was a member of the KPD, working his way up the chain of command to his appointment as chief in 1998.

Dowie calls himself “the accidental chief,” having been appointed to the position following the brief tenure of the-late Chief Tim Sharples. Yet there was nothing accidental about his time as chief. He led a department that was often understaffed — and he did so with grace and professionalism.

We wish you well, chief, on your retirement. Hope to see you out on the road (still) looking for the bad guys!

• A recent report revealed 62.5% of Kearny’s residents speak a language other than English at home (primarily). Only 14 towns have more. However, in deference to those critical of English not being spoken in homes, the report also indicates that in 60%

of those households where English isn’t the primary language — English is still known and “spoken well.”

Oh how I regret taking French in high school.

That’s all for now. This is the last time I’ll have a column in 2017. As such, I want to take this time to wish you all the very best this holiday season — whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza … or anything else — may this be a time of peace and joy for you and your families.

Here’s also wishing you all the very best for a great 2018.

I am most grateful that you take the time to read the words I put together for this column every three weeks. I am most grateful that you allow me to be a part of your lives. I am very fortunate to have all of you in mine.

So again, all the best this holiday season. See you back here in this space in three weeks.

The opinions expressed herein are solely those of the writer and do not reflect the opinions of The Observer and its management.

Feedback is welcome and encouraged.

Reach Kevin Canessa at kc@theobserver.com or @kevincanessa on Facebook and/or Twitter.

Correction A report in last week’s edition incorrectly identified the last name of the victim of a fatal car crash on Rt. 21.

Marcelo Pagani, 34, of Harrison, was the victim.

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NPD: residents report 2 fraud cases

By Ron Leir rleir@theobserver.com NUTLEY – Two cases of attempted fraud – one involving a utility ruse and another a false accident report involving a relative – were logged recently by the Nutley Police Department.

In the first case, police said a resident reported someone using the name “Steven Smith” called and told them to go to Walgreens on Franklin Ave. because their PSE&G bill was past due and that after the they got there, to call him back.

Police said no money was exchanged but the would-be victim wanted the incident documented.

In the second matter, police said a resident received a call from someone apparently pretending to be her grandson stating that he had hit a pedestrian with his vehicle, that he was in the hospital and that she needed to buy four $1,000 gift certificates at Sam’s Club in Secaucus before noon or he would face charges and go to jail. The caller said he’d phone the next day to get the gift certificate numbers.

Police said the resident called her granddaughter to ask for a ride to Secaucus but after hearing the story, the granddaughter called the resident’s grandson and learned he was fine and had not phoned his grandmother.

Police then advised the resident against further contact with the caller.

In other recent incidents logged by the NPD: Dec. 2 Police responded to a Dodd St. location where unknown individuals placed a “Slow – Children at Play” sign on a homeowner’s lawn

and unplugged half of their Christmas lights.

••• Responding to a report of a disturbance on Washington Ave. where a woman was reportedly causing a commotion by grabbing someone by their sleeve and ripping it, police arrested Gina Sparaco, 46, of Nutley, and a search incident to arrest revealed a prescription bottle in her possession under another name. She was charged with resisting arrest, eluding officer, disorderly conduct and possession or use of CDS. She was released on a summons pending court action.

Dec. 4 Police responded to a Hillside Ave. location where cable and phone wires yanked from a residence were lying across the roadway. Police later learned a tractor-trailer had unknowingly collided with the wires, causing minor damage to the exterior before leaving the scene.

••• The owner of a vehicle parked on Centre St. told police they’d left their car locked but, upon returning, noticed that someone had gotten inside and rummaged through their wallet and took their Social Security card and $50 cash.

••• A Warren St. resident reported the apparent theft of a package containing a Michael Kors women’s handbag ordered online that was reportedly delivered but never received. Police checked the neighborhood with negative results.

Dec. 6 Police pulled over a motorist along Washington Ave. for reportedly driving

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••• Multiple police units converged on Margaret Ave. in response to a citizen’s call reporting a man was trying to gain entry to several parked vehicles. After getting a description of the man, police searched the area and, about 45 minutes later, an offduty sheriff’s officer called 911 and reported his garage in Bloomfield being burglarized.

The officer had already arrested the suspect who, police said, fit the description previously given. Bloomfield PD then responded and arrested Tamear Haley, 23, of Montclair. After securing video surveillance of Haley reportedly trying car door handles, Nutley PD charged Haley with attempted burglary as well. He was detained at the Essex County Jail.

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King is Chief: New KPD boss takes over Veteran has been on the force since 1985, replaces Dowie

By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com KEARNY — Chances are you’ve probably met the Kearny Police Department’s new chief. He’s known to come to the scene of crimes — and in his earlier years as a patrolman, he would often walk the town’s streets, getting to know business owners and residents alike.

But now, after 32+ years on the job — his first day was Jan. 1, 1985 — veteran George King is Kearny’s new police chief.

And it was almost as if he was destined to one day become the department’s top cop, considering he spent a lot of time in the chief’s office as a patrolman, sergeant and lieutenant.

King was an assistant to the chief going back to the early ‘90s when Chester Bielski was chief.

King says Bielski learned he

had an accounting degree, so he invited him to be a part of his office.

“It was around the time of the first Gulf War,” King told The Observer. “He knew I had the degree in accounting, so I was able to assist him with budgets, payroll. It gave me a chance to see a different side of the police department — the business side.”

This all came after King spent several years on foot patrol and time in a radio car as both a regular officer and as an accident investigator.

Though he enjoyed that work, King says the opportunities Bielski gave him — and subsequent chiefs gave him — helped mold him for his new role as chief.

“Chet Bielski was old school, an old school kind of cop,” King recalled of the late former chief who served until around 1994, before retiring.

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Kearny’s new Police Chief George King immediately following his swearing-in on Tuesday, Dec. 5, in council chambers, Kearny Town Hall. King replaces John Dowie, who served as chief from 1998 until his retirement Dec. 1.

decisions, but would sometimes give his opinion when needed. But he was always a personable guy — and he wanted to know what was going on in my life.”

King says Bielski was his mentor — and even well after he retired as chief, more than two decades ago, he still kept in touch with him up to his untimely death on Jan. 22, 233 Kearny Ave., Kearny

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“Even after he retired, when I was deputy chief, we’d talk on the phone three, four times a year,” King recalled of his mentor. “You knew when he called you needed at least an hour or you’d have to say, ‘chief, can’t talk now.’ I was just very fortunate to have learned a lot in that position about budgeting, payroll, pension, health benefits.

“I was fortunate.”

But it wasn’t just Bielski who saw leadership qualities See KING, Page 26

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day, Dec. 14, 6-7:30 p.m. Rich Casella plays guitar and sings holiday classics, plus pop, rock, At the library The Belleville Public Library Motown and more. Resume Workshop Saturday, Dec. 16, 3-4 & Information Center, 221 p.m. Get one-on-one help with Washington Ave., hosts these your resume. activities for the upcoming For Teens: week: Teen Coloring Club Friday, For Adults: Dec. 15, 3-5 p.m. Get creative Holiday Movies Friday, Dec. with color. How to Make a Web 15, at noon. Watch a movie Page Saturday, Dec. 16, 1-3 p.m. that keeps you in the holiday Learn how to make a website spirit. Folded Book Monday, using WordPress. Perfect for Dec. 18, 1-3 p.m. Recycle an old beginners. No technical skills book with at least 410 pages by folding pages into reindeer and needed. PS2 Games Saturday, Dec. 16, 3-5 p.m. Play PS2 Games Christmas trees. Crochet Club on the big screen. For grades 7 Wednesday, Dec. 13, 1:30-2:30 & up. Board Games Tuesday, p.m. Learn basic stitches, read Dec. 19, 3-5 p.m. Play Jenga, a pattern and create a small project -- or bring your knitting, Monopoly, Chinese checkers, Scrabble & card games. For embroidery or other needle grades 7 & up. work. Intro to Computers, InFor Children: ternet & Email Thursday, Dec. Kids Coloring Club Friday, 14, 10 a.m.-noon. Learn how to Dec. 15, 3-4 p.m. Supplies proget connected on the internet, use a web browser and navigate vided. For ages 4-11. Saturday Play Day, Dec. 16, noon-3 p.m. web pages. Friends Holiday Board games & Legos for ages Tea Thursday, Dec. 14, 1-3 p.m.

5-11. Bookworm Bingo MonThe Friends of the Belleville Public Library invites you to the day, Dec. 18, 5-6 p.m. Kids ages 2017 Holiday Tea with a perfor- 5-11 play bingo for prizes. Wii Free Play Tuesday, Dec. 19, 3-6 mance by the Belleville High p.m. Kids ages 5-11 play on the School Chorus. Tea and desert will be served at this free event. Nintendo Wii gaming system with friends old & new in the Call the library at 973-450-3434 Children’s Room. Storybook to register. Guitar Den Thurs-

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the PBGC and other members of the board of directors. The dance is for teens only.

Helping families win The Liberty Family Success Center, 341 Kearny Ave., sponsors these events during the upcoming week: Time for Tots Play Group, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 11 a.m.noon. Parents with small children invited to use play space for fun & socialization. Parents must stay with their children.

Wellness for Gold, Thursday, Dec. 14, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wellcare offers health & wellness activities for seniors ages 65 & Harrison up. RSVP required. Call 201-6222210 to reserve a slot.

American Legion meets Dec. 13 Liberty FSC Birthday Party, The next regular meeting of Thursday, Dec. 14, 5-6:30 p.m. the American Legion Harrison Post 282 takes place Wednesday, Celebrate the center’s third year anniversary with arts & crafts Dec. 13, at 7 p.m., at the Harand light refreshments. rison/East Newark Elks, 406 Family Fun Friday, Dec. 15, Harrison Ave. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Parents & children invited for arts & crafts, Kearny movies & more. Refreshments PBGC Christmas Dance upcoming will be served.

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Nutley Share a cup of joe with a cop Join your neighbors and police officers at “Coffee With A Cop” Wednesday, Dec. 13, from 9:30 to 11 a.m., at The Kingsland Manor, 3 Kingsland St. There’s no agenda or speeches, just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns and get to know the officers in your neighborhood.

For more information, contact Nutley PD Det. Thomas Perrota at tperrota@nutleypd. com.

Dickens at the Manor Enjoy a public reading of “A Christmas Carol” Dec. 15 at The Kingsland Manor. The event, which takes place from 7 to 10 p.m., begins with the reading, followed by a candlelight tour of the manor and holiday refreshments.

Tickets are $15. A total of 25 tickets are being sold for this event. To make reservations and online, go to kingsland_ manor_christmas_carol_reading_2017.eventbrite.com. For more information, visit kingslandmanor.org, email KingslandManorRestorationTrust@ gmail or call 973-661-3410.

Best of the best saluted at Garfield School Curtis Brack, principal of Garfield School, Kearny, announces the following honor students for the first marking period of the 2017-2018 academic year: Principal’s Honor Roll Grade 6: Ismail Khatouf, Adam Lopez, Karla Orellana Beltran, Anna Pepe, Cheynne Pepe, Paul Pepe, Adriano Rivera, Joshua Tapia, Angela Tran, Aracely Vazquez, Jacob Wolfart and Michael Zinna.

Honor Roll Grade 6: Alexander Aguilar, Shealin Banta, Priscilla Castillo, Karina Cotto, Kinzy Elshikh, Damien Estrada, Bianca Faria, Julissa Montes Martinez, Camila Ospina, Joao Silva, David Vasquez and Nathen Zavala.

Citizenship Grade 6: Alexander Aguilar, Kate Arguedas Gonzalez, Shealin Banta, Sabrina Bian, Leilani Cabrera, Nikki Carrera, Priscilla

Castillo, Karina Cotto, Kinzy Elshikh, Damien Estrada, Bianca Faria, Yuliza Franco Cardona, Katrina Garcia, Victor Hanson, Ismail Khatouf, Alex Lalbay, Emanuelly Lopes, Adam Lopez, Mateo Luna, Julissa Montes Martinez, Estevao Nakamura Ferreira, Karla Orellana Beltran, Camila Ospina, Anna Pepe, Cheyenne Pepe, Paul Pepe, Adriano Rivera, Litzy Rosas, Robert Schoendorf, Joao Silva, Andrew Talledo, Joshua Tapia, Nevaeh Teixeira, Angela Tran, David Vasquez, Aracely Vazquez, Jacob Wolfart, Nathen Zavala and Michael Zinna.

Principal’s Honor Roll Grade 5: Eileen Garcia, Gabriel Gomez, Matias Gonzalez, Raquel Lamego, BrookeLynne Mendes, Luanna Mineiro DeSouza, Victoria Pereyra, David Pimentel,

Fizza Raza, Alonso Rivera, David Velloso Barbosa, Fabricio Villafuerte and Sara Zaouia.

Honor Roll Grade 5: Angelyna Abreu, Mohamed Ali, Sydney Alicea, Davi DaCunha, Sabrina Diamantino, Johanna Escalante, German Espichan, Brandon Georgallis, Matias Gonzalez, Ryan GonzalezZuniga, Marissa Gyuro, Landen Madalena, William Masterson, Gabriela Pifano, Gabija Plikaitis, Joannaliz Pose, Eduardo Ramos, Brigid Robinson, Ashley Sawaged and Jennifer Vazquez.

Citizenship Grade 5: Angelyna Abreu, Mohammed Ali, Sydney Alicea, Davi DaCunha, Sabrina Diamantino, Johanna Escalante, German Espichan, Matheus Ferreira, Louis Fidalgo, Eileen Garcia, Brandon Georgallis, Gabriel Gomez, Matias

Gonzalez, Ryan GonzalezZuniga, Marissa Gyuro, Elijah Johnson, Raquel Lamego, Landen Madalena, Abigail Maldonado, William Masterson, Brooke-Lynne Mendes, Luanna Mineiro DeSouza, Danny Oliveira, Victoria Pereyra, Gabriela Pifano, Gabija Plikaitis, Joannaliz Pose, Eduardo Ramos, Fizza Raza, Brigid Robinson, Alexandra Oliveira, David Pimentel, Alonso Rivera, Ashley Sawaged, Jaeden Torres, Jennifer Vazquez, David Velloso Barbosa, Fabricio Villafuerte, Edvida Woods and Sara Zaouia.

Principal’s Honor Roll Grade 4: Mason Gryckiewicz, Tommi Valente and Diego Vasquez.

Honor Roll Grade 4: Sarah Bazzi, Leticia DaSilva Araujo, Giovanni Fragiacomo, Sarah Hill, Aurora Latona, Destany Lourenco, Matthew Morais,

Gilbert Moreno, Allyson Olivera, Briana Ortiz-Paltin, Benjamin Silva, Mateo Santiago, Anthony Suarez Gonzalez and Gabrielle Velloso Barbosa.

Citizenship Grade 4: Gustavo Barreto Xistulino, Sarah Bazzi, Maria Chagas Barbosa, Leticia DaSilva Araujo, Jonathan Desimon, Emma Escudero, Valentina Estrada, Alyssa Faria, , Larissa Fontes Santos, Giovanni Fragiacomo, Mason Gryckiewicz, Eric Gutierrez Tecaxco, Sarah Hill, Mark Lalbay, Aurora Latona, Destany Lourenco, Katherine Mejia, Matthew Morais, Gilberto Moreno, Allyson Olivera, Briana Ortiz-Paltin, Nicole Sanchez, Mateo Santiago, Benjamin Silva, Anthony Suarez Gonzalez, Tommi Valente, Gabriel Varilias, Diego Vasquez and Gabrielle Velloso Barbosa.

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Sentenced in ‘16 bank-heist spree

By Karen Zautyk kzautyk@theobserver.com NEWARK – A 40-year-old Newark man was sentenced last week to 79 months in prison for robbing five banks — including one each in Harrison and Kearny — in October and November 2016, Acting U.S. Attorney William E. Fitzpatrick announced.

Jermaine Mason (a/k/a Asim Harris) had previously pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge William

J. Martini to five counts of bank robbery. Martini imposed the sentence Nov. 28 in Newark Federal Court.

According to authorities, Mason’s spree began Oct. 21, 2016, at the Kearny Bank on Harrison Ave. in Harrison, where he escaped with $1,549. It ended Nov. 30, 2016, a day after he robbed the Provident Bank at 249 Kearny Ave., Kearny, getting away with an estimated $1,700.

In the interim, he hit a

PNC Bank Jersey City on Nov. 3 (getting his biggest haul, $11,890); a Popular Community Bank in Newark, Nov. 17 ($440), and a Provident Bank in Jersey City, Nov. 18 ($850).

During each of the robberies, he either presented a note or verbally demanded money from tellers.

The day after the Kearny Ave. hold-up, Mason was arrested on a warrant in Jersey City by the JCPD, FBI agents and U.S. Marshals. He has

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Among the agencies credited with work leading to Mason's arrest were the Kearny and Harrison police departments.

In addition to the prison term handed down last week, Mason must serve three years of supervised release and was ordered to pay Observer file photo $16,429 in restitution.

Jermaine Mason Prior to his 2016 arrest, been in custody since then. authorities said, Mason was Authorities said the suson federal supervised release pect’s identity was developed after having been convicted through latent fingerprints at of robbing several banks in the crime scenes, along with 2006 and 2007.

BOE seeks approval of $68M capital plan NUTLEY — Tuesday, Dec. 12, is decision day for township voters who are being asked whether they want the Nutley Board of Education to spend $68 million on projects designed to eliminate overcrowding in schools and enhance programs at two others.

Specifically, the referendum would allow the district to remove temporary classroom trailers at Washington and Yantacaw elementary schools and provide for additions, renovations, alterations and improvements at Walker Middle School, Nutley High School and Washington and Yantacaw.

The school board proposes to use $2.4 million from capital reserve to supplement $68 million in bonding to complete the work, which, among other things, would facilitate the housing of all sixth-graders at Walker Middle School.

Based on projections by BOE professionals, the bond – which would be repayable over a 25- to 30-year period – would result in a $133 school tax increase in Year 1 on an “average” house assessed at $317,057, while Year 2 would add $174 and Year 3, $51, for a total of $358.

The state Department of

Education has pledged to cover 40% of the debt service on all “eligible costs” – about $23 million – associated with project.

Advantages to be achieved from the project, according to the BOE, would include: • Each elementary school gaining classroom space and shrinking class size when sixth-graders transfer to Walker Middle School.

• Smaller gym classes and appropriate lunch schedules at Washington and Yantacaw.

• Adding 20 new classrooms and multi-purpose space at Walker.

• New media center and extra classrooms at Nutley High.

• Construction projects offer a solution for 15-20 years.

For this special school election only, the following polling locations have been moved: Ward 1, District 3 and Ward 1, District 7 – both from St. Joseph’s Center to Good Shepherd gymnasium, 24 Brookline Ave.; and Ward 2, District 5 – from Nutley Elks Lodge to Nutley Fire Department, 228 Chestnut St. Polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.

For more information, visit www.nutleynj.org/voter-information.

– Ron Leir

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Kearny looks to build on solid girls’ hoops season

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Harrison looks to surprise once again in boys’ basketball The Blue Tide of Harrison High School proved to be one of the biggest surprises in local boys’ basketball last year, winning 17 games and finishing second in the North Jersey Interscholastic Conference-Liberty Division standings.

Now, second-year head coach Bill Mullins is hoping for more of the same. Although the Blue Tide lost leading scorer Johnathan Leiras to transfer (the Patrick School), taking his 20.9 point per game average with him, Mullins thinks that he has the makings of a solid squad this season.

“A lot of these kids are starting from scratch,” Mullins said. “They don’t have much experience.

So it’s going to take some patience and some time.

We lost a couple of good players, but we’re keeping things positive. We’re going to take this one step at a time. Johnathan was a very good player for us, but he made the decision to leave. We wish him luck.”

One thing that will remain the same with Mullins’ Blue Tide will be the pace of play.

“We still like to play up tempo,” Mullins said. “I’m more comfortable with that. I like coaching that way. We have to make

a few adjustments, like working on ball handling.

But we’re keeping it simple on offense.”

The Blue Tide welcomes back senior guard Tim Danielian, who averaged almost 19 points per game last season.

“He’s the best leaper I’ve ever coached,” Mullins said of the 6-foot-2 Danielian. “He can really jump. I’ve never had a jumper like this kid. He has nice, terrific form on his shot. He just needs to be a little more aggressive. But he’s the main guy we needed to put the ball in the basket.”

Another key returnee is 6-foot sophomore guard Mateo DeSosa, the quarterback on the Blue Tide football team in the fall.

“He has terrific quickness,” Mullins said of DeSosa, who will play point guard. “I hope he’s able to do the job for us like he did in football.

He’s an athlete. He has quick feet and moves those feet well. His basketball skills could be very good, but I think he’s good in any sport.”

DeSosa averaged close to eight points per game last season.

Sophomore Erik Feliz is a 6-foot-2 forward.

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Photo by Jim Hague The Kearny girls’ basketball team has high hopes for the season that tips off this weekend. Front row, from l., are Jillian McCourt, Diana DeSousa and Meagan McClelland. Standing, from l., are Emilee Marshall, Estefania Dilone, head coach Jody Hill and Keziah Mitchell.

By Jim Hague ogsmar@aol.com The Kearny High School girls’ basketball team enjoyed an excellent campaign a year ago, posting a 17-8 record and advancing to the Hudson County Tournament semifinals.

Although the Kardinals lost some talented players to graduation, veteran head coach Jody Hill is confident that her team will be able to build on the success enjoyed last season.

“We have a great combination of experience and youth,” said Hill, who amazingly begins her 22nd season as the leader of the Kardinals. “We have seven seniors back. We also have a nice group of young kids coming in. We don’t have anyone who is slowing down our progress.

We’re moving forward every day. I think having that kind of experience is good. I think we have well balanced talent.

I think all the fundamentals of

the game are being covered.”

Hill is fortunate to have sensational senior point guard Meagan McClelland back for her final go-round. The 5-foot9 McClelland, who is a world class goalkeeper in soccer and has already signed a national letter of intent to attend Rutgers University to play soccer there next fall, has been given clearance to play basketball.

McClelland wasn’t as fortunate during the recent soccer season and had to remain on the sidelines due to NJSIAA regulations for the entire year.

But McClelland has returned to the hardwood, where she averaged 17.3 points per game last year.

“I know it was very hard for her not to be with her soccer teammates this year,” Hill said of McClelland. “I got the happy news (two weeks ago) that she was going to be able to play for us this year. When she’s with us, it definitely changes the game plan and our goals for the year. You’re able to go above and beyond

expectations when you have her.”

McClelland does a little bit of everything for the Kardinals, even beyond her immense talent scoring. She will begin her senior campaign just 110 points shy of becoming a 1,000-point scorer for her career.

But McClelland also handles the ball well, distributes well (almost three assists per contest), rebounds with authority and plays solid defense.

“It’s going to make defenses very tough to guard her,” Hill said. “She can shoot from the outside and get to the post, all in the same offensive set.

She’s a very dangerous player for us. I absolutely think she’s one of the best players in the county. I hope she can lead us all season because this is her last shot.”

McClelland’s backcourt mate is also a familiar name, especially with soccer fans.

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KEARNY Continued from Page 13 Sophomore Skyler Matusz is a 5-foot-7 shooting guard who managed to break the school’s single season goalscoring record in soccer last fall, finding the nets an astounding 39 times.

Matusz was named the Hudson County Interscholastic Athletic League Player of the Year in soccer. Hill believes that her soccer prowess can carry over to the hardwood.

“Her speed is unmatched,” Hill said. “She can get the ball and go coast to coast with the ball. No one can keep up with her. She also sticks like glue

to whoever she guards on defense. We will see how it goes with her this year.”

The other guard in the Kardinal mix is 5-foot-4 senior Savannah Iverson.

“She comes with a lot of experience,” Hill said of Iverson.

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She’s a good penetrator.”

Another returnee is 6-foot senior center Estefania Dilone.

“She’s shown tremendous growth over her four years with us,” Hill said. “It’s leaps and bounds from where she once was. I think she’s going to be one of the top post players in the county. She really has developed into a nice player.”

And quite possibly, Dilone has morphed into a college basketball prospect. With her height and ability to shoot around the basket, there has to be some college willing to take a shot on her. But for now, Dilone will cause enough havoc for the Kardinals.

“Her goal is to play in college,” said Hill, who was a standout player at Harrison High School and later Pace University in the 1980s. “She knows she has to become more diversified with her game. She has gained a lot of confidence and this is the first year she’s come in with confidence. She looks smoother.

She looks like things are coming naturally. She’s making better decisions with the ball and has developed an understanding of the game.”

Junior Nayely Melenciano is a 5-foot-7 swing player.

“She can play either the three (small forward) or the four (inside player or power forward), depending on who’s in the game. She brings a lot of hustle. She’s feisty and competitive. She has good tenacity. She rebounds well and scraps for loose balls. She’s tough.”

Jillian McCourt, from the famed McCourt family in Kearny (her uncle Rob is the head soccer coach at Monmouth University), is a 5-foot5 senior swing player.

“She’s a very good athlete who runs the floor well,” Hill said. “She has worked tirelessly on her outside shot. But she has the ability to penetrate well. We just give her the ball and watch her go. She’s another quick defender.”

Junior Gianna Nigro is a 5-foot-4 guard who can also play the point guard position.

“She’s created a great opportunity for us to move Meagan (McClelland) around,” Hill said. “She’s gained a lot of confidence. She has good skills and basketball smarts.

She’s ready to make an impact.”

Senior Emilee Marshall is a 5-foot-10 forward who is also a standout volleyball player at the school.

“She’s the strongest player on the team,” Hill said.

“She has all the fundamentals down. She rebounds well. We’re going to use her strength a lot. She’s a very hard worker.”

Keziah Mitchell is a 5-foot10 senior who adds depth to the front line.

“She’s a nice combination of height and speed,” Hill said.

“She’s going to give Estefania some needed rest. She’s going to play good minutes for us.

She’s energetic and a very vocal leader.”

Senior Diana DeSousa is a 5-foot-6 guard who “is a deadly perimeter shooter.”

Junior Kaitlyn Aquino is a 5-foot-6 guard who tore her anterior cruciate ligament in her knee in both her freshman and sophomore seasons.

The cousin of former Kardinal great and current assistant coach Janitza Aquino has returned for this season.

“She’s like a new person,” Hill said of Aquino. “She never got a chance to play before.

But she’ll play this year.”

Junior Allison DeNuzzo is a 6-foot post player who adds depth to the front line.

“She’s very coachable,” Hill said. “She’s done everything we’ve taught her and she has the potential to do very well.”

Sophomore Eliana Huancaya rounds out the roster. The 5-foot-5 Huancaya can play point guard well.

“She was the starting shooting guard on an undefeated JV (junior varsity) team last year,” Hill said. “She has no fear. She just goes out and plays hard. She’s a good floor general.”

The Kardinals open the 2017-2018 season Friday against HCIAL rival North Bergen, then tangle with Ridgefield Saturday.

Needless to say, Hill is excited about the Kardinals’ chances this season, provided that McClelland isn’t plucked away from her basketball teammates for soccer commitments like what took place right before the Hudson County tournament began last year.

“I think we have the potential to have a good year,” Hill said. “It should be a lot of fun.

We’re having fun right now at practice.”

Just wait until the season begins for real.

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Continued from Page 13 basket, but can also pop out and hit a shot,” Mullins said.

“He’s very flexible. He can score for us. We want him to do a little bit of everything.”

Charles Confessore is a 6-foot-9 senior center.

“He’s been a bit of a project, but he’s made a lot of strides,” Mullins said. “He’s improving every day. We need him to become a factor this season.

He can get rebounds. He can play defense. He makes little shots from 10 feet and in. He’s a big body down low and takes up space. We need him to be a player this year.”

Senior Breydin DeJesus is a 5-foot-11 shooting guard.

“He has some athleticism,” Mullins said. “We need him to develop a little consistency in his game.”

Junior Kevin Molina is a 6-foot-1 forward.

“He’s been playing in the post for us,” Mullins said. “He has some skill and has become a big help to us.”

Senior Jamiere Mitchell is a 5-foot-10 guard who can play both guard positions.

“We want him to play under control,” Mullins said. “He’s so fast and plays fast. We need to control him and his ball handling. He’s so quick that he’s going to get steals on defense.”

Sophomore Ray Ugaz is a 5-foot-7 guard who can also play both guard slots.

“He’s a fast kid, a quick kid,” Mullins said. “He’s a good listener. He does exactly what we tell him to do.”

Photo by Jim Hague The Harrison High School boys’ basketball team will count on solid play from the team’s senior leaders. From l. are Jamiere Mitchell, Tim Danielian, head coach Bill Mullins and Breydin DeJesus.

Senior Saul Santana has joined the basketball team after playing football for the Blue Tide in the fall. Santana is a 6-foot-1 forward.

“He’s doing the little things, rebounding and setting screens,” Santana said. “He’s a very coachable kid.”

Sophomore Fred Maschitto is a 5-foot-10 guard.

“I think he has a very bright future,” Mullins said. “He does the things coaches want.”

The Blue Tide opens the new season Friday night against Bergen Charter in

Hackensack. They will also play in the Garfield Christmas Tournament and will begin play there facing Bogota and legendary coach Jay Mahoney.

“We have to be patient,” Mullins said. “A lot of these kids have never been on a basketball team before. But they want to play. They want to be basketball players. We want to keep everything positive here.”

If the Blue Tide can surprise the way they did last year, then things will be more than just positive.

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But only if you didn’t order pizza.

Confusing? We’ll explain.

On Nov. 27, two residents told police someone rang their doorbells and had a pizza box in hand. Thing is — they hadn’t ordered any pizza.

In one case, the resident told cops the “delivery guy” got agitated, jumped on the pizza box and fled in a darkcolored sedan.

Police say they believe this

could be an attempt to trick residents and gain entry into the home, a potential prelude to a crime.

In the end, police say the suspects were kids who were committing what they thought were “harmless pranks throughout the area.”

Still, if you didn’t order pizza — and one comes to the door — it might be wise not to engage with the “pizza man.”

The NPD says the department’s Juvenile Aid Bureau is meeting with the kids and their parents.

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Nutley boys’ hoops hopes bolstered by talented transfer In the preseason scrimmages, the Maroon Raiders averaged more than 90 points The Nutley High School per game. boys’ basketball team won 13 “We made 20 3-pointers in games last season, but if things one scrimmage,” Harbison go according to plan, the Masaid. “I think we needed to get roon Raiders should improve pushed around a little bit. We on that total this season. can’t have things go that easily.

“There’s been a lot of We have to have some sort of instruction to try to get back structure.” to what we do best,” veteran Harbison likes the depth Nutley head coach Bob Harthat he has on his team. bison said. “We’re structuring “We have 12 kids on the the offense a little bit. We still roster and I feel confident in need some work on moving all 12 of them,” Harbison said. without the ball. If we get a “I think they’re all going to little structure, if we get some play a role at some point this sort of a pattern, we should year. I know I have eight kids be fine. Right now, there’s too who will get quality playing much of a random offense. We time, but even the last kid on need to have more direction. the bench will have some sort We can’t just hope they play Photo by Jim Hague of role.” well.”

The Nutley High School boys’ basketball team will count on solid play Leading the returnees is The Maroon Raiders gradu- from its senior contingent. Kneeling, from l., are Anthony Fabiano 5-foot-11 junior guard Marty ated only one senior from last and Matt Schettino. Standing, from l., are John McAloon, Elmer Higgins, who averaged 13 year’s team.

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Senior guard Matt Schettino also returns. Schettino is a 5-foot-11 forward who also averaged better than 13 points per game last year.

“He’s a very good scorer,” Harbison said. “He’s a slasher who gets to the basket well.

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Anthony Fabiano is a 6-foot senior guard.

“He’s does all the little things you need,” Harbison said. “He’s also a very good shooter.”

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“He has a good mid-range jump shot,” Harbison said.

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Senior Andrew Olivo is a 5-foot-10 guard.

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Residents enjoy a full monthly schedule of creative arts and cultural programs, exercise classes and health screenings and much more. It is one of four senior living communities owned and managed by the Jewish Community Housing Corporation of Metropolitan New Jersey.

More information is available at www.jchcorp.org.

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Colonia - $759,900 1 Fam. - 4 Bdrms - 2.5 Baths - Master Bdrm w/ Jacuzz - Walk in shower - 2 walk in closets and Home office - 3 addit. great size bdrms - Xtra-large modern Chef Kitchen w/ Island - Family Rm w/ Fireplace - Formal Dining rm & Living Rm - Xtra-Large Deck2 car garage - Central Vac & Central Air great curb appeal.

Village Apartments of the Jewish Federation, a senior living community in South Orange, hosts two open house events for its new luxury one-bedroom, one-bath apartments for adults 62+. Area residents interested in viewing the apartments are invited to come to the community Thursday, Dec. 14 and 21, from 3 to 5 p.m.

— or Thursday, Dec. 28, from 5 to 7 p.m. — at 110 Vose Ave., South Orange.

These upscale apartments have beautifully equipped kitchens with stainless-steel appliances, porcelain-tile floors and a peninsula that invites open-concept living. The bathrooms have

Kearny - $239,000 1 Fam. - 2 BdrmsLr-EIK-Dr-Nursery Rm-2 Full Baths- Nice Yard

Kearny - $549,000 Mixed Use - Building Renovated in

2006 - One - 3 Bdrm Apt - Lr - Dr EIK - Full Bath - Commercial space is approx - 1,000 Sq Ft w/ 1 Bath and large windows - Basement large open space w/ laundry rm - Central Air in building.

Manahawkin - $290,000 1 Fam. - Lr w/ fireplace - EIK Dr - 3 bdrms & Master suite w/ walk in closet - 2.5 baths 2 Car garage with drive way parking - large in ground pool.

Kearny - $320,000 1 Fam. - Renovated 3 Bdrm 2.5 Baths - Modern Kitchen LR - DR- Hardwood Floors Finished Basement -1 Car Garage with Driveway parking.

Belleville - $589,000 2 Fam. & LOT - 6 Bdrms 2 Full baths - EIK’s - Lr’s - Dr’s Att.Garage - Yard. This includes adjacent lot many possibilities.

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Harrison - $1,500 Location - Location Location - Approx 1,000 Sq Ft Separate Utilities - Central Air/ Hot air - Street Parking.

Kearny - $4,500 4,000 Sq ft store front w/ large glass windows. Including Large office space and Full bath.

Additional 4,000 Sq ft of storge in basement.

Kearny - $4,000 Location - Location - Location Aprox - 2600 Sq. Ft Build to Suit for many possibilities - Sep Utilities.

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Kearny - $5,000 2500 SqFt. location on Kearny Ave. Space offers many possibilities for several types of businesses. Call office for more details.

Kearny - $1,200 1100 Sq Ft .- Location on Kearny Ave., Space offers many possibilities for several types of businesses. Parking not included.

Kearny - $1,700 1000 Sq ft - Great location Tons of foot traffic - Includes private bsmnt storage.

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Kearny - $1,200 Two 1 Bdrm Rentals Open Lr & Kitchen area-1 Bedroom & Full Bath.

Kearny - $1,400 2nd Fl. - 2 Bdrms Lr - Dr - EIK & Full Bath.

Bayonne - $1,700 Two - Renovated - 2 Bdrms Lr - M Kitchen & Full Bath Near transportation.

No. Arlington - $1,700 2nd Fl. - 2 Bdrms Large Lr - Kitchen Full Bath w/ Jacuzzi Laundry in unit.

Kearny - $2,200 2nd Fl. - 3 Bdrms 2 Full Baths - Lr - Dr Modern EIK - Central Air.

1 Br - Lr - EIK - Den & Full Bath $1,400 - 2 Bdrms - Lr - EIK Full bath - Both units Ht/Hw Inc.

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HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS – Best Kearny Manor location. This three bedroom Colonial has it all. Large comfortable living room, with fireplace.

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3-county drug network busted PATERSON – Following a sixmonth investigation, termed “Operation Triple Play,” Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes, the City of Passaic Police Department and the federal Drug Enforcement Administration last week announced the take-down of a major drug ring allegedly involved in distributing “large amounts of cocaine, heroin and marijuana” in Passaic, Bergen and Essex counties.

One of the five suspects taken into custody Dec. 1 was identified as Belleville resident Raul Concepcion, 29.

At a press conference in Paterson on Dec. 6, Valdes noted that “Triple Play” resulted in the seizure of more than 12 pounds of marijuana, with a street value of $50,000; approximately 75 grams of suspected heroin, street value $5,000; and more than a pound of cocaine, street

35, Garfield, accused of maintaining or operating a CDS production facility; and, apparently at the bottom of the ladder, Persio Lora, 22, Garfield, charged only with possession of a handgun.

Instead of typical “open-air” drug markets, authorities said members of this operation “utilized local businesses to distribute marijuana, PCPO heroin and cocaine” in Raul Concepcion Passaic and surrounding value $17,000. municipalities near the In addition, more than Rt. 21 corridor. $42,000 in cash, two Since investigations vehicles and a handgun are ongoing, the proswere reportedly confisecutor’s office did not cated. reveal the names or Authorities said the in- specific locations of the vestigation was launched businesses, though she in June, focusing inidid note that at least one tially on the activities was a “convenience of Belleville’s Concepstore,” where customers cion (a/k/a “Spanky”) apparently could conand Pedro Mangual, 36, veniently stock up on of Passaic. They and illegal substances.

Leo Perez, 33, of Passaic, Law enforcement has face a litany of charges long been focused on Rt. connected to drug pos21, known to be a masession, distribution and jor drug and weapons conspiracy. and stolen-car pipeline The other defendbetween Paterson and ants are Sharif Irving, Newark.

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Harrison - Townhouse - 9.5 year old spacious townhouse. Hamilton model. 1580 SF. Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer & Microwave included. Central Air. 2 Story ceiling in Dining Rm. W/W carpeting throughout. 1-car garage & 1 additional covered parking. Gym, Clubhouse & swimming pool onsite. Free shuttle buses to and from Harrison Path Station. Walk to Harrison Path in 12 minutes. Close to NJPAC,Prudential Center, UMDNJ, NJIT & Rutgers. Asking $449,000

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

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REDUCED! 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 $284,900

HARRISON

North Arlington - Ranch - Ranch w/ 2 Bedrooms & 2 Full Baths.

Finished Basement. Driveway and 1 Car Garage. Asking $259,900

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During this meeting, members also decorated Thanksgiving bibs for the seniors at Alaris Health at Belgrove Drive, Kearny. These were so well received that club members will be decorating holiday bibs on Tuesday, Dec. 19, at 1:15 p.m. at the Branch Library, 759 Kearny Ave. Members and nonmembers alike are welcome to attend and participate.

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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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NEW LISTING! 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

Harrison - 2 Family - Both Apartments Have 2 Bedrooms, Living Rm, Kitchen & Bath. 3rd Floor - Finished w/ 2 Rooms.

Asking $317,500

guage classes for adults, a food pantry, a preschool soccer program, an art class for elementary school children, music classes and much more.

Items worth $908 were donated by 25 members of the club. Further donations may be made directly to the Salvation Army at 443 Chestnut St., Kearny. Contact Lim at 201-991-1115 for more information.

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Cell: 201-615-1415

UNDER CONTRACT 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

WCA ‘showers’ gifts on S.A. The Woman’s Club of Arlington hosted its annual “Baby Shower” benefitting the Salvation Army at its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 14. Each year, members of the club donate items for infants and toddlers that are distributed to local families.

Contributions consisted of hand-knit blankets, diapers, wipes, outfits, books, sleepers, socks, hats, bibs, winter coats and toys.

Lt. Seoyoung Lim of the Salvation Army of Greater Kearny received the donations.

She also updated club members with information about the programs they sponsor for the community, including English as a Second Lan-

Edmundo “Eddie” Catarino

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Harrison - 2 Family 1st Floor w/ Living Rm, Bedroom, Bath & Eat in Kitchen. 2nd & 3rd Floor used Together w/ Living Rm, Bedroom, Bath, 2 Large Room & Eat in Kitchen. Semi Finished Basement & Private Yard. Close to Local Shopping & Transportation/Path. Sold As-Is. Asking $349,000

Augusto Neno

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Cell: 201-968-6344

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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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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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UNDER CONTRACT 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

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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 - 2 Family - Nice 2 family home with full finished basement.

Close to schools, parks, and major transportation. Live in one unit and rent out the other. Asking $265,000

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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 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 - 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

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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Asking price $225,000

This beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom with its own laundry room, completely remodeled with all new appliances. This apartment maximizes on luxury, vibes with the trendsetter in you. Incredible access to NYC transportation and everything close at hand, a higher standard of living could not be any easier. Landlord pays 1/2 broker’s fee. Tenant pays other half.

Asking price $3,000 monthly

Arlington Section, Colonial 3BR, 1.5 Baths, 75x100 ft lot, 2 Car Garage Asking price $339,900

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obituaries

Marcelo Pagani Condon Funeral Home 684 Marcelo Pagani, of HarriKearny Ave., Kearny, N.J. 07032 son, died Dec. 2. (condonfuneralhome.com).

He was 34.

Marcelo is survived by his Paul LeRoy Boris parents Eugenio and Lousanne Pagani; his brother, Rodrigo; and his grandparents Solange Benz and Teresa Pagani.

He was buried in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.

The Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny, was in charge.

Rose Tchalabi Mrs. Rose Tchalabi (nee Bedigian), of Kearny, died Nov. 28, surrounded by her family in her home.

She was 92.

Born in New York City, Rose was raised in North Arlington and lived there for 30 years. She attended Jefferson Elementary and graduated from North Arlington High School in 1942. For the past 62 years, she had lived in Kearny where her four children were raised.

Rose was predeceased by her loving husband, Nouhad, in 2003 and is survived by her four children, David Tchalabi (Marilyn), Nancy Thorson (Ken), Wayne Tchalabi and Denise Costa. Also surviving are her grandchildren Tara, Kenny, David, Matthew, Lauren, Adam, Stephen, Kendall and her great-grandson, Noah.

Rose was a very loving, kind and giving person. Therefore, a gofundme page (at gofundme.com/in-memory-ofrose-tchalabi) has been started in her memory. All funds raised will go to one deserving family each in North Arlington and in Kearny so that they can enjoy a memorable holiday in Rose’s memory. Donations may also be mailed to the St. Jude O Holy St. Jude, Apostle and Martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles. Near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need, to you I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance.

Help me in my present and urgent petition. In return, I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. Saint Jude pray for us and all who invoke your aid. Amen. Say three Our Fathers, Hail Mary’s and Glorias.

Publication must be promised. This novena has never been known to fail. I have had my request granted R.C.

Paul LeRoy Boris, 70, of Milton, Ga., died Sunday, Dec. 3.

Paul was born in Carbondale, Pa., on Oct. 5, 1947, to the late Paul Boris and Iris Neubert Boris.

Paul is survived by his wife of 48 years, Carol Walker Boris; four sons, Paul (Cindy) Boris, of Frisco, Texas; Richard (Eurry) Boris, Saint Johns, Fla.; Scott (Julie) Boris, Plano, Texas; and Matthew (Emily) Boris, of Frisco, Texas; a daughter, Wendy Boris, Cumming, Ga.; 14 grandchildren; sisters Sharon Boris, Tucson,

Ariz.; Diane Yager, Kearny; and Jill Eckert, Cumming, Ga.; four nephews and two nieces.

Paul loved the Lord, his family, his friends, serving his country and serving others.

He loved life and lived his to the fullest. He is an irreplaceable husband, father and grandfather. He has created a wonderful legacy and will be greatly missed by all those that knew and loved him.

Following a funeral service at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Roswell, Ga., a graveside service, including full military honors, took place Monday, Dec. 11, in Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, Ga. Norman J. ‘Jay’ O’Brien Norman J. “Jay” O’Brien, 84, died Dec. 3, at the South Mountain Healthcare Center in Union.

Born and raised in Port Richmond, Staten Island, he lived in North Arlington for the past 50 years and worked as an accountant for most of his life.

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He proudly served four years of active service in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War, followed by several years as a reservist until his unit was disbanded. He also enjoyed the annual 75th Air Depot Wing Association reunions throughout the country.

Norman was a member of the Montclair Photography Club and his passion for photography and knowledge of cars was known to all who shared his life.

He was the beloved husband of 49 years of Rachel Ann (nee Donohue); the cherished father of William T., Matthew J. and Michael J. O’Brien; the adored pop-pop of Connor Dillon O’Brien; the dear brother of Thomas O’Brien and his wife Anne; and the loving uncle of Amy O’Brien.

A funeral Mass was celebrated Saturday, Dec. 9, at Queen of Peace Church, North Arlington. The interment will follow at a later date in

Brigadier General W.C. Doyle Veteran Memorial Cemetery, Wrightstown.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in memory of Norman to the North Arlington Volunteer Emergency Squad, P.O. Box 7088, North Arlington, N.J. 07031.

Virginia ‘Ginny’ DeJohn Ginny DeJohn, or “Nanie” as she was known by her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, Dec. 3, at her home in Cary, N.C. She was 88.

Ginny was born in Boston to the late Milton Sunbury and Margaret Sunbury (née Vondell), but lived most of her life in New Jersey. She worked in administration at Pechter’s bakery for many years before retiring.

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Happy Birthday in Heaven.

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No smoking. Avl. Now (201) 970-2557 (201) 997-3517 or (551) 253-9360.

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LYNDHURST Renovated 1 BR w/stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Hardwood floors. 1 Block to NYC train/Bus. Minutes to major roadways. Laundry in building. no pets. no smoking. $1,125/month + utilities, Security deposit. Credit check and proof of ability to pay required. $50 appl. Fee. Call (908) KEARNY 2 BRs, LR, EIK, 244-5847 ask for joe. $1400/month. Roosevelt School district. 1 1/2 month security and 1 months rent. Available LYNDHURST 2 BR, H/W floors. $1,250/month + Now. 201-679-2615. utilities. security deposit.

1 Block to NYC train/Bus. KEARNY Minutes to major roadways. Laundry in buildKEARNY 1 BR . HT/HW ing. no pets. no smoking. included. From $1,100/ $1,125/month + utilities, month. See super 6 Security deposit. Credit woodland Ave. Apt. 1, or check and proof of ability call after 5pm 917-858- to pay required. $50 appl.

Fee. Call (908) 244-5847 8246 for appointment. ask for joe.

HARRISON 2 BR apt. near Kearny border for rent. HT/HW included.

Parking available. No smoking. Cats are permitted. $1600/month.

Security deposit required. Avl. Jan. 1. (973) KEARNY 1st Fl. Elegant 980-9237 6 rooms, 3 BR’s. Close to schools & transportation.

No smoking. No pets.

HARRISON Studio, 1 Utilities separate. 1 1/2 room, galley kitchen. months security. private entrance. $750/ (201) 997-3757 month. Tenant pays HT & Electric (PSE&G). 1 1/2 months security. Lease. KEARNY Newly renono pets. 862-223-9974. vated, hardwood floors.

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LYNDHURST 1 BR Studio Apartment, $1250.00/ month + Utilities, 1 Month Security. Available Now! December 1st, 2017. 2nd Floor of two Family House, Private Entrance. Large EIK, LR, Full Bathroom and 1 Bedroom, New large Refrigerator in Apt. 5 Minute walk to Trains and Buses and all Major highways, Street parking with permit. No Smoking, No Pets. Call 551-482-2862 LYNDHURST 3 BR’s, LR, Kitchen, bathroom.

1 month security. Avl. January 1st. no pets. Call (201) 280-7707 or (973) 9001852 or (201) 964-0696 .

N.ARLINGTON 2 BR, Big DR, LR, additional room basement w/bathroom & kitchen.+ 1 car garage and backyard. no pets. $2,000/month. 1 month security. Avl. Jan. 1st.

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N.NEWARK SECTION 8 preferred, 1 BR, 1st fl.

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N.ARLINGTON Newly renovation, 2nd fl. 2 BR, Near Transportation. No pets. Avl. Now $1,350/ month + Utilities. (973) 895-9552.

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ROOM FOR RENT E.NEWARK Room for rent. Male preferred.

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N.ARLINGTON Crystal St. 1 Family Spacious Ranch, Large Bedrooms, high ceilings, H/W floors, finished basement w/ summer kitchen, Bath, Laundry asking $325k Owner (551) 580-1637.

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N.ARLINGTON Apt. for rent No pets. No smoking. (201) 997-6666.

KEARNY room for rent 2nd fl. bathroom, closet, private entrance. no pets. utilities included. Avl. Jan N.ARLINGTON Garden 1st. (201) 741-0844. apt. 1 BR, $1,000, 1 BR $1,200. HT/HW included. parking. No pets. (732) 237-4682 KEARNY room for rent, private entrance, wi-fi included. Female preferred.

NEWARK Avl. Now. call or text.

(201) 208-1580.

NEWARK 1st fl. 1 BR, Kitchen, LR & DR. $1,100/ month. HT/HW included.

CONDO 1 1/2 month security. Avl. FOR RENT Now. (862) 955-8624.

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N.ARLINGTON Lovely 1 family home, 2 1/2 BR’s, 2 Full Baths. Corner Lot. Landscaping included. $1,795/month + Utilities. (908) 310-9068.

Parking for 25ft. trucks, SUV’s or Small vans call (201) 997-1500.

STORE FOR RENT KEARNY Primary Location On Kearny Ave. 700 sq. ft. 1 month rent + 1 month security. Avl. now.

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ITEMS FOR SALE Joes Army/Navy Sale. 90 pairs of insulated and waterproof Durango boots for $4,000. Must buy all.

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and husband, Conor; Jordan DeJohn; Lisa Wall; James DeJohn, and wife Megan; Continued from Page 21 great-grandchildren Vincent, Dominic, and Sophia Varano; she enjoyed quick gambling Peter and Ryan Geris; Christrips whenever possible. Her tian and Grace Sanchez; Tyler greatest joy, however, was her and Mikenzie Grasso; Kayla family. Nanie loved her grandSawicki; and Vincent and kids and great-grandkids and Alexa Wall. they loved her; she especially She is also survived by enjoyed watching their extragranddogs Scarlet and Caesar curricular activities. as well as many nieces and Ginny was preceded in nephews. death by her parents, her Ginny also had a numhusband Columbus DeJohn; ber of special relationships her sons, Robert and Thomas with people including Mary DeJohn; her son-in-law Byron DeJohn, Luann DeJohn, Ralph Best; granddaughter Jamie Varano and Sheela Williams.

Lee DeJohn; her brothers WilA visitation took place on liam and Sonny Sunbury; and Friday, Dec. 8, at the Armitage her sisters Dorothy Ackerson, & Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Margaret Farrell and Maryann Belgrove Drive, Kearny. Burial Carr. was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Ginny is survived by her North Arlington. son, James DeJohn; daughter, Apex Funeral Home ChapLinda Best; grandchildren: el, Apex, N.C., was in charge.

Tina Sanchez and husband, Eric; Dana Geris and husband, Nick; Jeneane Morris

OBITS

Ginevra Pane Ginevra Pane (nee Donnarumma) died Dec. 6.

She was 78.

Born in Italy, she lived many years in Kearny before recently moving to Clifton.

Visiting was at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. Mass was celebrated at St. Stephen’s Church, Kearny.

Ginevra is survived by her husband Agnello and her children Concetta Feliciello (Francesco), Salvatore Pane (Caterina), Emilio Pane (Marianne), Antoinette Lampon (Rafael) and Maurizzio Pane (Marivel).

Elaine Mazol Elaine Mazol, of Toms River, died surrounded by her loving family on Thursday Dec. 7.

She was 69.

Funeral services were under the direction of Mulligan

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Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Ave., Harrison. A funeral Mass was celebrated Monday, Dec. 11, at Holy Cross Church, Harrison. Burial followed in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.

Born in Jersey City, Elaine grew up in Harrison. She moved to Old Bridge after getting married and raised her three children there. She worked for Verizon as a market manager for 30+ years, beginning with N.J. Bell Atlantic at the age of 17.

After retiring in 2006, she moved to Holiday City in Toms River. She was devoted to her family and opened her home and heart to anyone in need. She battled breast cancer and heart disease for nearly 30 years. When she was feeling well, she loved to garden and watch the birds. She loved maps and dreamed of traveling the world with her family. Most of all, she adored her family and grandchildren and fought to live and see them grow up.

Although her heart and mind longed to live, her body could take no more.

She is survived by her loving children, Michael (Jennifer), Brendan (Victoria) and Nicole Starr (Richard); eight cherished grandchildren, Bubba, Justus, Michaylah, Paul, Leah, Kyle, Daniel and Sophia; and her dear siblings, Connie Gerstenmaier (Robert), Michele Mazol and Steven Mazol (Dolores). She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was predeceased by her parents, Hank and Lottie Mazol; sister, Christine Horn; and brother, Dennis Mazol.

Throughout her life, Elaine loved and trusted in the Lord, and strived to love others as He commanded. She was loved and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

To send condolences to her family, visit www.mulliganfh. com.

Frank J. Thompson

Frank J. Thompson died Nov. 26, of natural causes with family at his bedside.

He was born in Newark to William “Bill” Thompson and Mae Rodgers Thompson. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Gertrude and Leticia; and two brothers, James and Ronald.

Frank is survived by his wife of 62 years, Lorraine “Larree” Kaelber Thompson, daughter Kim Underwood, sons Bret, Skipper and Kris, 11 grandchildren, and five greatgrandchildren.

Frank graduated from Belleville High School where he was the captain of the football team. He graduated from Rollins College, Winter Park, Fla., with degrees in economics and business administration.

A member of Sigma Nu fraternity, he was captain of the Rollins championship rowing crew team. He also received a degree in accounting from the University of Florida.

He was an avid hunter, fisherman, backpacker and environmentalist. He served as president of Lake James Environmental Association for many years and received the President’s Award in 2010. He was a Boy Scout Leader in Statesville, N.C., for more than 10 years. A Celebration of Life service will be held at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, Winston Salem, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 18, at 2 p.m. Donations will be welcomed at the Lake James Environmental Assoc., P.O. Box 430, Nebo, N.C. 28761, in lieu of flowers.

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Cristiana Cardoso, a freshman at North Arlington High School, helped her grandfather make Christmas crosses. She brought one to The Observer’s office on Seeley Ave. in Kearny and we cannot thank her and her grandfather enough for their thoughtfulness.

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COUNCIL

Continued from Page 7 any of the ordinances.

• Agreed to sign a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Coast Guard for “response to maritime distress incidents” involving rescues and fires.

• Authorized a tax appeal settlement with G&S Motor Equipment Co., 761 Harrison Ave., for 2015, 2016 and 2017. For 2015 and 2016, G&S is withdrawing its appeals; for 2017, the total assessment on the property will be reduced, from $845,200 to $797,000.

Town Tax Assessor John Peneda said the property owner had sought a reduction based on a hardship situation involving a PSE&G easement that, he argued, severely restricted

parking space for his employees. Peneda said the reduced assessment translated to a loss of about $5,000 in annual taxes on the property.

• Contracted with Neglia Engineering Associates of Lyndhurst for survey, design and bidding of phase 2 of the Duke St. pump station project for $363,180.

Santos said the job has been in the works for some time to help relieve flooding along Terrace Place, Tappan and Duke Sts. Neglia said the town has secured an easement to use part of the Hindu Temple property off Schuyler Ave. and “go through the Russo property” to the end of the street to facilitate eventual construction.

It will take “five to six months” to complete design plans and go out for bids by spring 2018.

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Continued from Page 6 empty wax folds; 18 empty crack vials and 21 empty crack bags; three Ziplocs with white powder residue; one burnt spoon; one burnt glass pipe; five push rods; one bottle cap with heroin residue, and five syringes.

Police said she was also found to have a $1,058 drug-charge warrant from Woodbridge and

three Belleville warrants — one MV, two for drug charges — totalling $1,750. She was charged in Kearny with two counts of CDS possession, one for possession of CDS paraphernalia, and one for hindering apprehension (by giving a false name) and was remanded to the Hudson County Jail.

The driver, a 50-year-old Kearny man, was released with two MV summonses.

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KING

Continued from Page 10 in King as a younger officer.

He served in similar positions under subsequent chiefs who followed Bielski — including Chiefs John O’Neill, Tom Wilgus, Tim Sharples and John Dowie. (King also served under one other chief, Bill Komer, when he first got on the job.)

Though Bielski was his mentor, King gives a lot of credit to the other chiefs he served under, too, for helping to shape him into the cop he is today.

“Each exposed me to different styles of leadership,” King said. “I was fortunate to learn from each of them — and how each had a different way of doing things.

Police challenges of today We asked King if he saw any major challenges facing him as he begins his second full week as being chief.

Fortunately, he says, the retir-

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King (l.) is flanked by retiring Chief John P. Dowie and new Deputy Police Chief Scott Macfie (r.) The Observer plans to profile Macfie next week.

ing Dowie left a very well run police department. But, as most law-enforcement agencies can attest — especially over the last five years — he knows the KPD and law enforcement in general must still deal with a usually skeptical public.

“It’s a problem across the country,” King said. “But here in Kearny, we are fortunate because we have a supportive community here. We have

a mayor and council that is behind us. But we still have to work to answer the question, ‘How do we overcome this?’”

One such way, King says, is to continue the department’s already-strong community policing efforts.

“The PBA and the department being at events is one way,” King said. “We were recently at the tree lighting and our guys were there serving

food (donuts — stop lauging if you are.) These events are great to help build relationships, especially people who don’t know the department.”

King says the KPD, under his leadership, will continue to be a “proactive” department rather than a “reactive” department. This can happen, he says, because Dowie left him a wellstaffed force.

“We can contunue to be

proactive,” King said. “We can look at the trends to see what is happening and get out in front of it.”

Lastly, King says he hopes to implement more technology into crime-fighting. He says that’s made easier by having a younger group of women and men on the job — a force that embraces what technology can do to improve the law-enforcement world.

King is married to wife Ruthann. Together, they have three children: George III, an NJ Transit cop; Sean, a college student; and William, a Kearny High School senior.

If you don’t get to see the new chief around town, chances are you’ll see him marching in March’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade of West Hudson. He’s a longtime member of the St. Columcille Pipe Band.

“It’s been 20 years,” King said. And if his work as chief is as solid as his bagpiping is — the Kearny Police Department is in for a great show over the coming years.

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