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February 7, 2018 • www.theobserver.com • Vol. CXXX, No. 39

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COVERING: BELLEVILLE • BLOOMFIELD • EAST NEWARK • HARRISON • KEARNY • LYNDHURST • NORTH ARLINGTON • NUTLEY

HUDSON TO HOLLYWOOD Kearny’s Kellyann Chippendale to screen award-winning film at KHS By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com

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Kellyann Chippendale is seen accepting her Angel Award at the Monaco International Film Festival. The film that won her the award will be screened, for free, at KHS later this month.

ellyann Chippendale knew she wanted to be an actor. But living in Kearny, she knew she’d have to make a bold move and head out west to California — Los Angeles to be precise — if she ever wanted to make it big. So several years ago, she did just that, giving up everything she knew and loved in town for the bright lights of the Big City on the coast of the Pacific Ocean. Among the many things she’s done in California was

to take a class to learn the Meisner Technique of acting, a method developed by theater guru Sanford Meisner. The technique involves repetition of what an acting partner says — and it’s designed to get the actor to “get inside” the partner. It’s not about the words, but the emotions behind the words, Chippendale says. “And I loved it,” she said. So much so that she made her first feature film based on the Meisner Technique. “I wanted to show how one great teacher can impact a life See CHIPPENDALE, Page 25

Freeholders look to address HC jail mess By Ron Leir rleir@theobserver.com KEARNY — A spate of recent inmate deaths – including one immigrant detainee – at the Hudson County Jail in South Kearny has prompted internal and external

investigations. And it’s prompting second thoughts among some of the county’s legislators about Hudson’s partnership with federal immigration authorities. Under an agreement known as the 287 (g) program with U.S. Immigration &

Customs Enforcement (ICE), the jail houses several hundred immigrant detainees, for which it receives about $21 million a year. On Jan. 18, Cynthia Acosta, 34, became the sixth inmate to die while in jail custody since early 2016. Inmate Dominick J. Ramunni, 41,

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Body cams to KPD? Maybe By Ron Leir rleir@theobserver.com KEARNY — Members of Kearny’s Finest are already equipped with enough hardware to weigh down a camel. Inside their patrol vehicles, for example, are radio communications, computers to check for active warrants, stolen vehicles, etc., or punch out motor vehicle tickets and vehiclemounted cameras that can be activated to record MV stops and/or crime scenes. But what they don’t yet have – in contrast with big-city PDs like New York, Baltimore and San Diego –

are body-worn cameras. Still, on Jan. 23, the municipal governing body authorized acceptance of a $12,000 grant received under the “federal 2016 BodyWorn Camera Assistance Program” administered by the N.J. Department of Law and Public Safety. Does that mean that the KPD is on the path to expanded technology? Not necessarily, said Chief George King, when asked about the chances of the department taking on that technical infrastructure. In July 2015, the N.J. Attorney General’s Office issued a 24-page direc-

tive establishing “uniform statewide standards” for using body cams “while permitting departmental policies to address local concerns, but, at the same time, the AG acknowledged that its rulebook “does not mandate the acquisition or deployment of BWCs.” Instead, decisions about whether to get them, when and where to use them and if and when recordings may be publicly access “is left to each law enforcement agency,” the AG noted. King told The Observer the KPD is “continuing to research” all the ramifications associated with the specialty cameras.

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“We’re looking at the costs and things like whether to go with the cloud or on-site storage [of recordings],” the chief said. As noted by the website GCN Technology, Tools and Tactics for Public Sector IT, for medium-sized police departments with up to 250 officers, “the major issue [weighing on whether or not to acquire the cameras] is cost – not just for the actual cameras, but for handling the data the cameras produce. “The demands for video storage are unprecedented for many police departments, which don’t have enough space on servers or hard drives to store the additional data. Storage costs can reach up to $2 million annually for a police department …” By accepting the funding for a limited number of BWCs, King said, “we’re not obligating ourselves yet” to actually go out and buy them. “We’ve actually met with vendors and discussed a possible

pilot program,” he added. For now, though, the department and the town are simply exercising good policy by conditionally accepting the money and – if the decision is not to go forward at this time – return it, King said. In nearby Nutley, township officials are also taking a cautionary approach to the new police technology. Public Safety Commissioner Alphonse Petracco said he’s recommended that the PD “hold off” before tapping into the outside funding resources being allocated for purchase of the cameras. “Those grants come with strings attached,” Petracco said, “because of the extra costs involved with software, costs for the man-hours required to review the tapes and so forth.” Given the limited amount of local dollars available, it’s probably prudent not to jump into a new technology without knowing what the ultimate financial exposure could be, Petracco added.

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know what they’re talking about. They should let us go through [the process that] we were supposed to go through – we haven’t decided whether we’re going to appoint [Markowski].” The governing body has delegated a council committee headed by Police Chairman James Doran to interview the top three candidates on the Civil Service list for chief – 23-year HPD member Strumolo, Lt. Dennis McAlinden, 33 years; and Markowski, with 23+ years. Doran has said that the committee has several options open to it: It can recommend the appointment of Strumolo as chief; it can opt to use the statesanctioned “Rule of 3” by picking any one of the top three candidates; or it can appoint a civilian police director. In the meantime, Markowski has been named acting chief pending the final decision by the town. For the PBA there can be only one choice for chief – Strumolo – who, the union insists, “has the training, skills, experience, integrity and leadership abilities needed to become chief of police [with] the support of the entire police department.” Fife, however, is anything but persuaded. The PBA, he asserted, “should be cooperative” with the town’s good-faith efforts in making a decision, “not railroad us into what they want. “The [Civil Service] test is one criteria,” the mayor said. “Other things go into an appointment [for chief].”

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Building on Roche site could kick off in 2018 By Ron Leir rleir@theobserver.com BELLEVILLE/NUTLEY – Expect to see actual building start on the former Roche Diagnostics property in Belleville later this year. That’s the word from Sonny Jumani, president of Tulfra Realty II LLC of Rochelle Park, whose firm acquired the 18.5-acre site at Franklin Ave. and Mill St. and was conditionally designated its redeveloper in fall 2015. Tulfra has partnered with The Hampshire Companies of Morristown to convert the property into a sustainable ratable for the township. Jumani said environmental remediation of the property began in December 2017. The property’s “upper tier” is expected to be cleaned up by March 2018 and the “lower tier” should be done by June 1, 2018, he said. About $3 million is being invested in the remediation phase of the project, he said. Once that phase is done, he said, “we will start the layout for roadways” accessing sites for the

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A view of part of the remediation effort being undertaken at the former Roche site in Belleville.

property’s first two tenants, followed by site work for those locations. One of those tenancies, Jumani said, will be a four-story, 100,000 square-foot self-storage facility with whom the developer has a signed lease but he said he could not yet name the prospective occupant. The other tenant, he said, is projected as a single-level, 13,000 square foot pharmacy with drivethru for which no lease has yet been inked.

The self-storage building will sit on a 3.6-acre site while the pharmacy is pegged for a 2.2-acre lot, he said. Those are the two permitted uses for the site for which the developer has thus far received approvals from the township, he said. Asked why a pharmacy was being targeted as one of the tenancies when a new Walgreens is currently under construction on Washington Ave., the township’s main shopping

district, Jumani said he was, nonetheless, confident that “there is enough demand” to support that use. “It’s just a matter of convenience” that typically dictates where a consumer will go for pharmaceuticals, he said. In the early stages of planning for the property’s redevelopment, Jumani had mentioned a medical office building as a possible prospective tenant. Jumani said he was still hoping to attract such a tenancy of a certain size.Back in December 2013, Belleville had picked David A. Mack Properties of Connecticut as the conditional redeveloper for the Roche site but, ultimately, the firm withdrew, never having announced its intentions for the property. Meanwhile, in Nutley – where there is a 116-acre former Roche property straddling that township and Clifton – Roche is continuing with a cleanup of that site and the property’s new owners, PB Nutclif I LLC, an affiliate of Prism Capital Partners LLC of See ROCHE, Page 7

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area communities turned up contrasting experiences in Bergen and Essex counties. Kristin Collette, a nurse at the Lyndhurst Board of Health, said that in contrast to sluggish responses by residents in recent years, this year all 220 dosages of vaccine are gone already. “We had several clinics and we got a lot of calls in August and September and [the supply] went quickly,” Collette said. Last year, there was a small surplus, she noted. In Belleville, though, Health Director Colleen Britton reported that her office still had 149 dosages available for the asking. Belleville residents are invited to call the health office at 973-4503390 for an appointment. Pincus also said residents of Kearny and East Newark should also feel free to call that office at 201-997-0600, ext. 3505 or 3500, to schedule a visit for a flu shot. For this flu season, Pincus ordered a new type of vaccine known as “quadrivalent,” which is designed to protect against four types of flu viruses: two influenza A – the H1N1 and the H3N2 – and two influenza B. The federal Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control & Prevention especially recommends children six months and older and seniors age 65 and older get flu shots, along with longterm care residents, people ages 2-64 with chronic health conditions, kids ages 6 months and older who attend a licensed childcare center or pre-school, pregnant women, health care personnel providing direct patient care and out-of-home caregivers of kids younger than 6 months. Even if your local health department is out of the vaccine, “there is still plenty of supply out there,” Tan said, noting that in many cases, shots are available through local pharmacies and primary-care doctors.

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Continued from Page 5 Bloomfield, are leasing two of the five remaining Roche buildings (123 and 123A, each seven stories totaling 500,000 square feet) to Seton Hall University and Hackensack Meridian Health for a private medical school and a clinical research center. And Seton Hall plans to relocate its School of Nursing and School of Health and Medical Sciences to the new campus covering 16 acres of

the site. The medical school expects to accept its first class this fall. Additionally, a bio-tech firm Modern Meadow will be moving a laboratory and pilot manufacturing site from its Sunset Park operation in Brooklyn to another of Roche’s vacant buildings after having secured $32.5 million in Grow NJ tax credits through the N.J. Economic Development Authority. The company anticipates opening on the Nutley site by the end of 2019. A third tenant anticipated at

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An environmental cleanup is continuing at the Belleville Roche site.

the site is Ralph Lauren Corp., which has been awarded $3.3 million in Grow NJ funding to move its back office support operations, from its current location in Lyndhurst, to a 255,018 square-foot facility on the Nutley property and thereby retain 518 employees and hire 250 additional workers by the end of 2019.

The company proposes to invest more than $28 million in the project. No further tenancies have been announced at this point for the Nutley Roche site and at least one member of the township governing body – Commissioner Alphonse Petracco – is adamant that commercial uses should be

pursued above all else. “I’m against residential use for the property,” Petracco told The Observer, because of the strain that use puts on municipal and educational services and budgets. “It should be considered only as the last use when you can’t put anything else there,” he asserted.

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St. fire at the beginning of January, to offer and announce discounted advertising on “Wacky Wednesday” and “Thankful Thursday” a few weeks ago and more. We could have been content — and rested on our laurels — by simply putting out a newspaper once a week. That’s just not enough anymore, however. Some of our videos have attracted more than 20,000 views a piece. Considering our circulation, these numbers are phenomenal. So the point in writing about this? We invite you to watch whenever you can. You can find recorded videos at www.theobserver.com — and if you like our page at www.facebook.com/theobservernewspaper, you can be alerted every time we go live. This way, you’ll never miss a breaking news story. You can always be on top of what’s happening in our communities. And, you’ll get content that no one else

comes close to providing the people of West Hudson, South Bergen and South Eastern Essex counties. In the coming weeks, we’ll also feature sit-down interviews with the mayors of our towns, who have been invited to share what’s going on in 2018. That will debut Monday, Feb. 26, at 8 p.m. ET. A sports show is in the works with our own Jim Hague. And another show, with tips for the business community is also in the works. So if you haven’t yet, give us a like on Facebook. You won’t regret it. Rest in peace, Hughie Dalzell • A few weeks ago, we lost a great Kearny man in Hughie Dalzell, who died at age 102. In the early 2000s, I got to know Dalzell while I was youth minister at St. Cecilia Church, Kearny. He was the rock of the parish and could be found, each week, in the back of the church, serving as an usher

at what was then the 10 a.m. Sunday Mass. He always had something positive to say — to me and to all who were fortunate enough to encounter him. I was also lucky to get to know three of Hughie’s children — Lori Grant, Linda Guziejewski and Donald Dalzell — among the greatest human beings I’ve ever known. If Kearny had royalty, the Dalzell Family would be close to the top — if not at the top — of that list. Rest in peace, Hughie. This world is not the same without you. That’s all for now. As always, thanks for taking the time to read this column. See you back 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 by email at kc@ theobserver.com.

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KPD: The forecast included ICE By Karen Zautyk kzautyk@theobserver.com KEARNY — Just asking: If you were wanted by the feds, would you not do everything in your power not to attract the attention, no matter how slight, of law enforcement? Discuss amongst yourselves. Meanwhile: At 7:24 p.m. on Jan. 24, KPD Officers Matthew Knighton and Michal Gontarczuk were called to John St. on a complaint of an unoccupied 2004 Chevy van blocking the roadway. They called for a tow-truck, and while the van was being hooked up, its driver — Carlos Neto, 40, of Kearny — arrived on scene. He was issued summonses for double-parking, obstructing the passage of other vehicles and driving with a suspended license. Neto reportedly had a warrant for that last offense, which the officers learned when they checked with headquarters. Additionally, he had a NCIC deportation warrant from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, police said. Neto was arrested and brought to HQ , where he was taken into custody by ICE agents. (We do not know to which country he would be sent.) ••• Other recent reports from the Kearny police blotter included the following:

juana cigar and a plastic bottle of suspected pot. Driver Jason Correia, 28, of Kearny, was charged with possession of the drug and drug paraphernalia, possession of a CDS in a MV, driving while suspended and blocking the hydrant. Police said he was also found to have two warrants out of East Hanover: possession of pot, $350 (full); driving while in possession of CDS, $450 (full). He was processed at HQ and held pending pick-up by East Hanover authorities.

Jan. 26 Officers David Bush and John Fearon stopped a 2003 Nissan for an obstructed view at Highland and Wilson Aves. at 2:37 a.m. and reportedly detected (fill in the blank). Police said one of the four passengers, while being searched, took her hands from her pockets and a wrapper containing a burnt marijuana cigar fell to the ground. A search of her jacket reportedly revealed a baggie also containing the drug. Stephanie Aponte, 25, of Kearny, was charged with possession of pot/paraphernalia and possession of a CDS in a MV and was released on summonses. The driver and other passengers were released without charges. ••• At 8:38 p.m., Officers Jose Castillo and Victor Girdwood responded to ShopRite, where security had detained Julie Jan. 25 Santistevan, 32, of Belleville, At 9:59 a.m., Officers Ryan for allegedly hiding $33.96 Stickno and Jordenson Jean worth of frozen-food items unspotted a 2012 Nissan parked der her coat. (If we knew what illegally, blocking a fire hythese were, we would tell drant, on Kearny Ave. and, you.) She was booked at HQ when they approached, report- on a charge of shoplifting and edly detected a familiar odor. was released on a summons. Police said they obtained permission to search the car and Jan. 30 found a partially burnt mariAt 7:23 p.m., Officers Harold

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Azurdia and Jonathan Dowie were advised that a shoplifting suspect had fled Kmart and was running through the BJ’s lot. Officers Jean, Bush and Chris Manolis also responded, and Gary Frazier, 49, of Jersey City, was apprehended. Police said he was subsequently identified by Kmart security, who reported that he had stolen two comforters from

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McCurrie talks to EMD The Woman’s Club of ArAt the library Valentine’s Day dance at PBGC Here’s what’s happening at The PBGC, 663 Kearny Ave., lington, Evening Membership Department, meets Feb. 7 at the Belleville Public Library & hosts its annual Valentine’s Information Center, 221 Wash- Day dance Friday, Feb. 9, from 6:30 p.m. (board meeting) and 7 p.m. (regular meeting) at the ington Ave., this coming week: 7 to 10 p.m. DJ Brian will spin Henrietta Benstead Center, 60 the latest club music and Columbia Ave. Fourth Ward • Adult Classes & Events: special requests. The dance Councilwoman Susan McCurAARP Tax Preparation Help, will be supervised by PBGC Thursday, Feb. 8, 10 a.m.-2 Executive Director Tom Fraser rie will speak about current issues in the Town of Kearny. p.m., AARP Foundation Taxand members of the board of The hostesses for the evening Aide offers free help to anyone directors. Please note: The are Lillian Russell, chairwomwho can’t afford a tax-prepdance is for teens only. an, assisted by Elena Nakrosis aration service, by appointand Violet Abello. The ushers ment only. Call 973-450-3434 to KHS girls’ crew hosting fundare Kathy Stanish and Virginia register. raiser Romano. The public is welThe Kearny High School come. • Movie Mondays, Feb. 12, girls’ crew team hosts a ’50WCA meets Feb. 13 noon-2 p.m., “American Expe- ’60s fundraiser dinner dance The Woman’s Club of rience: The Boys of ’36.” Friday, March 9, from 6:30 to Arlington meets Tuesday, 10 p.m., in the KHS café and • Children’s Room Classes atrium. Cost is $40. All tickets Feb. 13, at 1 p.m. at the Girl & Events: Kids Coloring Club, must be purchased in advance Scout House, 635 Kearny Ave. Members and non-members Friday, Feb. 9, 3-4 p.m., supto ensure a spot and proper plies provided, for ages 4-11; headcount. The event includes are invited to attend. Wear red to support women’s heart Bookworm Bingo, Monday, a full dinner, dancing with health. The meeting will Feb. 12, 5-6 p.m., ages 5-11 play DJ Jimmy Hempel, a photo bingo for prizes; Wii Free Play, booth and more. Dress for the include a presentation to raise awareness of the local opioid Tuesday, Feb. 13, 3-6 p.m., for time period is optional. The epidemic and new options ages 5-11 to play on the Ninevent if for adults and KHS for treatment. Marie Rhein is tendo Wii gaming system; alumni only. Alcohol will not greeter. Hostesses are Linda Storybook Friends, Wednesbe served. Contact Ronize Blumetti, Kat Butler and Barday, Feb. 7, at 10 a.m., for ages Paszkiewicz at 973-489-6453 2-6 to share stories, songs & or rpaszk2003@yahoo.com to bara Condon. theme-related crafts; Chilreserve tickets. Cooking class at the library dren’s Reading Club, ThursThe Kearny Public Library day, Feb. 8, 5-6 p.m., pick out a Rabies shots hosts a fresh ingredients cooknew book or bring your own; The Kearny Health DepartSaturday Play Day, Feb. 10, 10 ment offers a free rabies clinic ing workshop with instructor Lidia Quinones Saturday, Feb. a.m.-noon, for ages 5-11 to play Saturday, Feb. 10, from 10 a.m. 17, at 11 a.m. This month, Quiboard games & Legos. to 12:30 p.m., at the Kearny nones has chosen a seasonal Water Department Complex, dish featuring eggplant meatElm St. and Laurel Ave.

Essex sheriff warns of jury-duty scam NEWARK — Sheriff Armando Fontoura has issued an alert to residents about a telephone scam involving a threat of arrest because the call recipient allegedly did not appear for jury duty as summonsed. “The scam involves a caller stating that he or she is with the Sheriff’s Office and utilizes technology that falsely impacts the potential victim’s caller ID to show that the call is ‘legitimate,’” Fontoura noted. “The caller says that

a warrant has been issued for the victim’s arrest, but the warrant may be resolved either ‘criminally’ or ‘civilly’ by paying a fine, which would negate an arrest.” The scam artist then instructs the victim to use a pre-paid debit card from a major bank and provides a call-back number to which payment can be made. “Scam artists are extremely creative and inventive,” Fontoura said. “We cannot stress enough that legitimate law

enforcement agencies do not ask for money-card information to avoid arrest. People who receive these phone calls should never provide any personal identification, such as a date of birth, Social Security number or bank card information over the telephone to people you don’t know. If you do receive such a call, gather as much information you can about the name and phone number given to you by the scammer and report them to your local police department.”

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Project Graduation fundraising trip Kearny’s Project Graduation sponsors a trip to Sands Casino, Bethlehem, Pa., on Sunday, Feb. 25. The $35 fee helps defray the costs of a safe night for graduating KHS seniors in June — and includes $20 back in slot play plus a $5 food voucher. A bus departs from Kearny Bank, Kearny Ave. For more details send an email to jmramr@hotmail.com.

Lyndhurst Trip to Broadway Lyndhurst Parks & Recreation has a limited number of tickets for the April 3 production of the Broadway play “Escape to Margaritaville.” The musical comedy features both original songs and Jimmy Buffett classics including “Cheeseburger in Paradise.” The $110 tickets include transportation to and from the 7 p.m. show. A bus leaves from the Parks & Rec office at 5 p.m. Those interested should call

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North Arlington Recycling? Don’t bag it! The borough is no longer accepting plastic bags of any kind used for newspapers or commingled recycling. Any plastic bags containing recyclables left at the curb will be rejected. Need part-time work? The borough seeks individuals interested in part-time employment as school crossing guards. Candidates are invited to contact the administrator by email at sloiacono@northarlington.org or stop at the clerk’s office for an application form.

Nutley Spring sports for youth Nutley youngsters in grades 4 through 8 are invited to sign up for the municipal recreation track and field program. Home meets and practices are at DeMuro Park, but there is also travel involved to away events. Cost is $60 per child. Deadline to register is March 14. Online registration is available at register.communitypass.net/nutley. For more information, call 973-284-4966 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

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The Harrison/East Newark Elks recently swore in new members at a meeting. The new members joined current members and Laurence Bennett, the exaulted ruler, (seated on the left) of the Harrison-East Newark chapter. The Elks are known for their works of charity — and for assisting children and teens to become better, more productive members of society.

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HCPO assembles fatal accident task force Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez announced the implementation of the newly formed Hudson County Regional Fatal Collision Unit at a recent press conference in Jersey City. The unit was formed with the participation of multiple law enforcement agencies and chiefs in Hudson County and will include crime scene personnel from the Office of the Hudson County Prosecutor. A dedicated group of assistant prosecutors will also be working with this unit and will be on call at all times. Locally, only the Kearny Police Department will participate. Chief George King was at the joint announcement. Suarez conceptualized the unit after seeing a need soon

after her tenure began as prosecutor and she immediately initiated discussions with police chiefs in Hudson County. Because of the high rate of fatal crashes in the county, Suarez, along with the chiefs, determined that the citizens of Hudson County required highly trained detectives with the most up-to-date equipment available at their disposal. “The official start date of this Unit was Jan. 15, and the fact that this unit has already had to investigate two fatal crash incidents makes the point of how invaluable this unit will be to the County,” Suarez said. Here are several facts and statistics related to this issue: • This past year, there were

families deserve the best investigators and prosecutors that we can provide to ensure that justice is served when a loved one is lost.” More than two dozen officers have been undergoing the necessary training for approximately one year. They will now be working with the latest Collision Technology Software available along with a Specialty Equipped Vehicle, an Aerial Drone and newly acquired Laser Scanning and HCPO Measuring Equipment. The vehicles above will be used by the newly former task force. “Speed, alcohol, drugs, 26 deaths caused by vehicle fatalities. The state average is distracted motorists and collisions in Hudson County. 24%. distracted pedestrians are all • Fifteen of those 18 deaths In 2016, there were 24 and in factors in many of these types were pedestrians, tied for the of deaths,” said Prosecutor 2015 there were 27. highest number of pedestrian Suarez. “By acknowledging • Eighteen of the 26 deaths in 2017 were pedestrians or fatalities in the state. that these are the most combicyclists, or 70% of crash • In 2017, the entire state of mon contributing factors, New Jersey had four pedeswe then must come to the trian fatalities under the age conclusion that education and of 16. Three of those four ocawareness must play a larger curred in Hudson County. role in how our society be• During the past six years, gins to attack this problem.” Hudson County has averaged The following law enforceapproximately 2.6 fatalities ment agencies will be partper year involving motorcycle ners in the Regional Fatal collisions. In 2017, there were Collision Unit: Jersey City four fatalities. Police Department; Bayonne “The grief and trauma felt Police Department; Secaucus by the families of those killed Police Department; Union in vehicular collisions is no City Police Department; different than a death that Hoboken Police Department; occurs because of a violent West New York Police Decrime,” Suarez said. “Death partment; North Bergen Pocaused by a vehicle can haplice Department; Kearny Popen to any motorist, pedeslice Department; Weehawken Centanni Ristorante trian or bicyclist and these Police Department; the HudItalian Cuisine & Bar types of deaths impact a wide son County Sheriff’s Office; 11-35 River Rd., North Arlington spectrum and variety of fami- and the Office of the Hudson lies. These Hudson County County Prosecutor. 201-246-0100

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Victim in fatal shooting IDd Acting Essex County Prosecutor Robert D. Laurino and Bloomfield Public Safety Director Samuel DeMaio have announced that authorities have identified the victim of a fatal shooting in Bloomfield on Saturday, Feb. 2. The victim is Juan P. Santos-Martinez, 55, of East Orange. Bloomfield police officers discovered Santos-Martinez in a vehicle on the 200 block of Ampere Parkway. The victim was suffering from ap-

parent gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Chief Assistant Prosecutor Thomas S. Fennelly of the Essex County Prosecutor’s Homicide Unit. The incident is being investigated by the Essex County Prosecutor’s Homicide Task Force and the Bloomfield Police Department. The investigation is active and ongoing, according to Fennelly. Anyone with information is asked to call the prosecutor’s tip line at 877-847-7432.

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Kearny girls’ bowling: Simply perfect It’s probably the best kept secret in all of Hudson County sports. But it’s something that should be resonating from the rooftops in all of Kearny. It should be plastered on the walls of the school, proclaimed by all in pride and glee. It’s a secret that shouldn’t be one. The Kearny High School girls’ bowling team owns an undefeated record, a mark of 84-0. That’s no misprint, people. That’s the Kardinals’ legitimate record. Almost sounds and reads too incredible for words. And ready for this? It’s the second straight year that the Kards have such a gaudy regular season record heading into the Hudson County tournament and the NJSIAA state playoffs that come next week. It means that the Kardinals have posted 168 straight wins without a single setback. That’s also not a mistake. That’s pure fact. “We’ve had some close games, like this year against Snyder,” said Kearny veteran bowling coach Alan Correnti. “All you need is one bad day and it’s over. But we haven’t had one of those. It’s been a good run.” Good run? That’s a bit of an understatement. That’s almost like saying that filet mignon is a good

piece of meat or Charlize Theron is just a pretty girl or LeBron James is a pretty good basketball player. You catch the drift. The Kards are pretty good on the boards, pretty good knocking down pins, pretty good at knocking down the opposition. “We have a really good coachable group,” Correnti said. “The girls really want it. They look to pick each other up, even when they’re struggling. They listen to what we have to say. That’s not always the case with other athletes, but this is such a great group of listeners. The record is just crazy. You take a look around Hudson County and see the balance with the other teams in the county. All you need is one bad game and it’s over.” Correnti said that the winning streak should have been stopped by now. Common sense says that it should have. “You figure there would have to be at least one game here and there,” Correnti said. “It’s a tough thing to do to win so many in a row. It’s tough to win two games in a row. But to do this two years in a row? It’s just a testament to the girls and how hard they’ve worked.” The Kards have such See VIEW, Page 15

Ron Shields said that he had a sports hero growing up and that was Mickey Mantle. After all, he shared a birthday with the famed Yankee slugger and Mantle died on Shields’ brother Fred’s birthday. But as an everyday hero, Shields needed to look no further than his own living room. “My Dad was my hero,” Shields said. “My Dad was just as important as a hero to me as Mickey Mantle.” Ferdinand J. “Fred” Zbikowski, who also went by the name of “Zibby” because of his last name of Polish origin, was a big-time athlete who has earned his place in the United States National Soccer Hall of Fame. The name was changed to Shields later on — and it became Ron’s legal surname as well. Fred Shields also spent 40 years of his life teaching and coaching at Harrison High School. He was the varsity baseball coach for many years. “In fact, everyone called my Dad ‘Coach,’” Shields said. “I very rarely heard the name Mr. Shields. He was Coach.” In his heyday, Shields was an excellent athlete. He played baseball in the minor leagues with the Detroit Tigers’ organization. More importantly, Shields was a great soccer player who once played for the United States National Team in the 1936 Olympics that were held in Berlin — the famed Olympics that featured a rising Adolf Hitler as German Fuhrer and leader of the Nazi Party and also featured American Jesse Owens as the top sprinter and performer of those games. Shields also became a respected high school and col-

Photo by Jim Hague Ron Shields, retired Harrison High School principal, looks at the trophy case that keeps all of the mementos acquired over the years by his late father, Fred, who was a member of the United States National Soccer Team that participated in the 1936 Olympics in Berlin.

lege official after his playing days were done. “That was great for me, because I always accepted my Dad’s offers to go with him to soccer games,” Shields said. “I traveled with my Dad a lot. We sometimes had twohour conversations about soccer and the rules. Those are great memories.” Ron Shields didn’t realize his father’s importance in American history until he was perhaps a teenager. “I learned bits and pieces along the way,” Shields said. “People would always say to me, ‘Hey, your Dad did this or your Dad did that.’ The more you research, the more you learn about the historical perspective. To hear someone else say great things about your father is really special. My Dad was a very humble man. He didn’t like to talk about himself much.” Except for those car rides with his son. Those journeys became history lessons for young Ron, getting to understand the magnitude of his

father’s achievements. “The most humbling moment for me came when the Harrison Booster Club inducted Dad into the Hall of Fame,” Shields said. “That brought me to tears.” Incredibly, Fred Shields kept practically everything from his experiences in life, including mementos of the 1936 Olympics. An avid photographer — a hobby that Ron has taken up and mastered over the years — Fred Shields took pictures of practically everything involved with the 1936 Olympics, from actual posed photographs of Jesse Owens to the famed passenger zeppelin the Hindenburg flying over the S.S. Manhattan en route to Berlin. The Hindenburg disaster would take place less than a year later at an airfield in Lakehurst, N.J. Fred Shields also kept the menus of what was served on the S.S. Manhattan as it made See HALL OF FAME, next page

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its way to Berlin. Besides the photographs, he kept propaganda that was presented to each Olympic athlete on how to act around Hitler. A few years later after the 1936 Olympics, Fred Shields found himself overseas again — but this time serving with the Third Army during World War II. Fred Shields not only kept his Olympic soccer uniform in pristine condition, but he also kept his Army uniforms as well. Needless to say, Fred Shields provided to be a oneman history lesson. Ron Shields, a former history teacher himself during his 42-year career teaching at Harrison High, the last 20 of which was spent as the school’s principal, decided a few years back that his father’s legacy would be best served inside a case in the new high school. Thanks to former Harrison Councilman Michael Dolaghan, who donated the trophy

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Ron Shields displays the Olympic flag given to his late father, Fred, who played in the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin for the U.S. National Soccer Team.

case, Fred Shields’ memorabilia is constantly incased in one of the school’s hallways. “This is the place where it all belongs,” Shields said. “What a better place to store his things.” Last week, Ron Shields decided to go into the trophy case and explain some of the memories to Carol Kubrak’s history class. “It’s so rewarding to have Mr. Shields come and speak to the students,” said Kubrak, who is retiring at the end of

the school year after 25 years in Harrison. “The kids can come face-to-face with these artifacts. It makes history real for them. To have someone like Fred Shields from the same hometown as the students is really amazing. Harrison has always done a great job of bring history to life. A presentation like this makes history come alive. There are a lot of lessons to be learned from this.” Kubrak said that the students in her United States his-

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tory class spend 10 weeks on World War II, so this is right up their alley. “This presentation is the highlight for me,” Kubrak said. “I’m so grateful that Mr. Shields is able to make history come alive.” Some of the students were floored by the presentation. “It’s really enlightening to know that someone from a small town like Harrison could be so important,” said junior Jonathan Zambrano. “It says that we can always make it no matter what. We can be someone.” “After hearing the stories of a former Olympian and Army veteran, it really is amazing,” said junior Mark Rodriguez. “You could see that he’s very proud of his father, as well he should be. This showed me a lot that I didn’t know about that time period. I was very impressed.” Shields said that his “Olympic moment” came in 2013, when the United States Department of Education presented Harrison High with the prestigious award of being a Blue Ribbon School. “You all have an Olympics inside of you,” Shields told the youngsters. “Whether it’s be-

ing the best teacher or musician or writer or doctor or lawyer you can be, that can be your Olympic moment.” The Shields family has a rich tradition of teaching at the school. Not only was Fred Shields a longtime teacher, but so was his wife, Amelia, who taught business classes for 25 years. Not only was Ron Shields a teacher, but so was his wife, Mary Pat, and their son, Colin, who currently teaches art at the school. Ron Shields retired four years ago, but remains close to the place he called home for so many years. “I love coming back,” Shields said. “Harrison is my hometown and will always be a part of my life.” And Shields didn’t mind sharing stories about his hero. “He loved the kids of Harrison and loved working here,” Shields said of his father, who died Jan. 28, 1985, at the age of 72, only a few years after he retired. “My Dad was a role model, no question. He excelled as an athlete, as an Olympian, as a teacher, but most of all, as a father. He’s always been someone special to me.”

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“She’s grown a little bit since last year, so that’s made her stronger,” Correnti Continued from Page 13 said. “Consistency is her big thing.” incredible balance and conFreshman Caitlyn Battistas sistency up and down the is the next high average with lineup. a score of 140 per game. BatSenior Nicole Fonseca is tistas obviously arrived on the owner of the team’s high the scene with prior experiaverage thus far this season, ence and it’s showed immescoring 152 per game. diately. “She was the Bowler of the “It certainly helps having Year in Hudson County last experience,” Correnti said. year,” Correnti said. “She’s “She comes from a family of not an overly vocal person, bowlers. Her older brother but consistently having high Donovan is the captain on scores shows how vital she the boys’ team. She never is to the team. She motivates really competed at this level, the rest of the team to do but she’s competed well well. She definitely wants it. from the beginning of the She’s very coachable. She’s season. She needs to become also looking for advice all more consistent and more the time and not afraid to mature as she gets older.” ask for help. She definitely Senior Sabrina Vasquez is leads by example.” next with a 138 average. Junior Cassy Gutierrez “She’s come a long way,” owns the next highest aver- Correnti said. “She never age, knocking them down at bowled before she arrived as an average of 145 pins per a sophomore. She’s become game. much better from where she “She’s very quiet,” Corren- started from.” ti said. “She listens well and Olivia Montanino is a doesn’t ask for too much sophomore with the same help. She doesn’t ask for too 138 average as Vasquez. much help.” She’s the daughter of youth Gutierrez rolled a 217 soccer coach and Kearny game last week, her high police officer Steve and the game of the season.

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younger sister of the Kearny soccer standout Colt. Olivia is also a fine softball player for Kearny. “She buys into everything we do,” Correnti said. “We have a good tight knit group.” Junior Sarah Garrison is the final regular of the top seven. She has a 134 aver-

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Kearny’s Dilone emerges as powerful inside player By Jim Hague ogsmar@aol.com Estefania Dilone never thought she was going to become a basketball player. She never even held a basketball before she entered Kearny High School a little more than three years ago. “I was going to play volleyball,” Dilone said. But that all changed when Dilone met Kearny head girls’ basketball coach Jody Hill. “Coach Hill called me over one day,” Dilone said. “She saw my height and thought that I could become a basketball player. She told me that I should come to her (summer) camp, but I told her that I wasn’t interested.”

Anyone who knows Hill is fully aware that she’s not easily swayed and doesn’t often give up. “I saw the potential,” Hill said. “She was very raw, but I saw that she had potential.” “She really wanted me to play,” said Dilone, who stands six feet tall. “So I went to her camp and I actually enjoyed it. I didn’t know much, but I wanted to play.” As a freshman, Dilone remained with the freshman team for most of the season. “She didn’t make the varsity,” Hill said. “She missed the tryouts for some reason, so we kept her with the freshman team. She needed to develop.” But then Hill noticed the untapped potential in Kearny

freshman games that year. “She started to dominate freshman games,” Hill said. “That put her in our sights.” Dilone knew she had to improve in order to play with the varsity squad. “At first, I had to catch on,” Dilone said. “I didn’t get the hang of playing basketball.” Dilone managed to get some minutes with the varsity as a sophomore. “I told myself that I needed to get better,” Dilone said. “I wanted to play in college and made that a goal. Once I started to enjoy it (playing basketball), I was determined to play varsity and focused on getting better.” But Dilone had a different opinion of how she was going

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“She’s feeling the success she’s had,” Hill said. “She other post presence has for the understands what she needs to Kardinals in quite some time. do to be a dominant presence. Dilone has led the Kardinals She demands the ball now. She to eight straight victories, knows that in order for this improving the team’s overall team to win, she has to make record to 15-4. her presence felt. She wants During that stretch, Dilone the team to win more than has enjoyed games of 22 anything. I think that’s what is points and 11 rebounds against going through her mind right Clifton, 24 points and nine now.” rebounds against McNair Dilone is loving life right Academic, 22 points and 12 now, giving the Kardinals a rebounds against Millburn, potent 1-2 punch with senior 15 points and 11 rebounds last guard Meagan McClelland. Thursday against Dickinson “It feels good to win,” Dilone and 18 points and 16 rebounds said. “It feels good to be conin a win over Prospect Hill tributing a lot. I know I have to Charter School in Boston on go out every game and do well. Saturday. I’ve become a lot more confiFor the season, Dilone, who dent and that helps. I just go has had eight games this seaout and play. I want to go out son of double figures in points and dominate the paint. That’s and rebounds, affectionately the word Coach Hill uses. She known as a “double-double), is wants me to dominate the averaging almost 16 points and middle, dominate the paint.” nine rebounds per game. But there’s no way that For her efforts, Dilone has Dilone ever predicted the sucbeen selected as The Observer cess she’s enjoying. Athlete of the Week for the “It’s very overwhelming,” past week. Dilone said. “She has stepped up to the It’s also led to some interestchallenge,” Hill said. “I think ing decisions about where she she’s only going to get better will play next year. and better. She hasn’t reached “I don’t know what school to her peak just yet. It’s a whole pick,” Dilone said. “It feels real new world for someone who good to be wanted.” didn’t understand what it A host of NCAA Division meant by being a large presII and Division III schools ence on the floor. This is the are interested in acquiring first time she’s enjoyed some Dilone’s services, but for now, success. She saw it and said, she’s concentrating on getting ‘This is what I need to do.’” the Kardinals to some never Hill likes what Dilone has before seen heights in the become. upcoming county and state “She’s come a very long playoffs. way,” Hill said. “And she’s “It all makes me more dedone it in a quick amount of termined,” Dilone said. “It’s all time. From sophomore year to very exciting. I thank Coach now, she’s improved leaps and Hill all the time for all she’s bounds. She put the time in done for me.” and wanted to prove that she What Hill did was turn could play in college.” Dilone into a college basketNow, there’s no doubt about ball player _ and that doesn’t Dilone’s future including colhappen every day in Kearny. lege basketball. Continued from previous page

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UNDER CONTRACT Kearny - 1 Family - Arlington Section - Colonial w/ 3 Bedrooms & 1 Full Bath. Driveway & 2 Car Garage. Asking $362,900

Harrison - 2 Family - Both Apartments Have 2 Bedrooms, Living Rm, Kitchen & Bath. 3rd Floor - Finished w/ 2 Rooms. Asking $309,900

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Kearny - 1 Family - This colonial house has 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, dining room, living room with hardwood floors. Features fireplace, 1 car garage and driveway for 4+ cars. The roof is 4 years old, new sidings and front stucco. Finished basement with family room and full bath. Asking $365,500

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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

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 $339,000

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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Clara Maass adds OB/GYN to staff BELLEVILLE — Dr. Noah A. Goldman has been appointed to the medical staff of Clara Maass Medical Center, a facility of RWJBarnabas, as of Dec. 19. Goldman, a noted expert in obstetrics, gynecology and women’s health, brings expertise in gynecologic oncology to the hospital’s medical staff. “There is a tremendous need for Dr. Goldman’s expertise both locally and in our entire region,” said Mary Ellen Clyne, president and chief executive officer of Clara Maass Medical Center. “With Dr. Goldman as part of our team, we will continue to offer world-class cancer care to our patients and their families that is close to home, here in New Jersey.” Goldman is boardcertified and fellowshiptrained in gynecologiconcology and serves in the role of associate professor and vice chairman of clinical affairs, obstetrics, gynecology and women’s health and associate division director of the department of gynecologic oncology at Rutgers Medical School and Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, a role he has held since November. He is also an attending physician

try from the University of Rochester. He also completed an internship and residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, where he also served as the administrative chief resident. Goldman also completed research fellowDr. Noah A. Goldman ships in gynecologic oncology at Memorial at Newark’s University Sloan Kettering Cancer Hospital in the departCenter in New York ment of obstetrics and City, and both Albert gynecology. Previously, Goldman Einstein College of Medicine and Monteserved as clinical asfiore Medical Center in sistant professor at the the Bronx. Mount Sinai Hospital In addition to having in the department of served on special comobstetrics, gynecolmittees, advisory counogy and reproductive cils focused on quality, services and at Columcancer, oncology and bia University. He also held academic teaching more, Goldman has published journal articles, responsibilities at New monographs and books York University School on various topics related of Medicine and Albert to cancer in women. Einstein College of Goldman is a member Medicine. of the American Previously, he was College of Obstetrics an attending physician and Gynecology and at the Valley Hospital, is a full member of the Ridgewood, and several New York hospitals Society of Gynecologic Oncologists’ memberincluding Beth Israel ship committee. He Medical Center, NYU Medical Center and Bel- has been recognized by New Jersey Monthly levue Hospital. Goldman, who resides magazine as a “Top in South Orange, earned Doc,” and has been his MD from New Jersey recognized for excellence and leadership by Medical School, now the New Jersey Medical part of Rutgers University, and an undergradu- School Alumni Associaate degree in biochemis- tion.

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Schuyler Students of the Month listed Valerie Iacono, principal of Schuyler School, Kearny, announces the following Students of the Month for January: PREK: Lucas Varilias, Charlee Kubs KINDERGARTEN: Mason LaCorte, Gianna De Aza and Ava Santos.

GRADE 1: Karisa Montalvo, Bryanna Baignosche and Alani Dye. GRADE 2: Sophia Zhang, Nicholas Reardon and Melvin Caceres. GRADE 3: Sofia Munoz, Jaelyn Achong and Sofiah Marrero. GRADE 4: Adrianna Soriano, Emily Grut-

tadauria and Deeana Vinan. GRADE 5: Christian Sanchez, Carolina Nocelotl, Isabelle Moura and Kermina Basaly. GRADE 6: Danielle Rosado, Kevin Solis, Gabriel Santos and John Socarras.

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obituaries@theobserver.com Joan C. Farrell Miss Joan C. Farrell, a lifelong Kearny resident, died on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018. She was 84. The funeral was from the Condon Funeral Home, 684 Kearny Ave., Kearny (condonfuneralhome.com). A funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Stephen’s Church., Kearny. Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlingon. Joan is survived by her siblings, Edward F. Farrell, Esq. and Ann G. Farrell. She was predeceased by her brothers, John and Thomas Farrell. Also surviving are her nieces and nephews, Karen, Edward, Ilona, Thomas, Robert, Kim and Tracy Farrell as well as numerous cousins. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Make-a-Wish N.J., 1347 Perrineville Road, Monroe Township, N.J. 08831 or nj.wish.org. Robert F. Slater Robert F. Slater, of Kearny, passed away on Jan. 28, 2018. He was 81. Born in Newark, he moved to Kearny 53 years ago. Mr. Slater was the husband of the late Dorothy (Shuba). Father of Robert J. Slater, Janet Bayer and Maria Slater, he was the brother of the late Anna Kierstead, Helen Clarke, John Slater and Josephine Hankins. Also surviving are his grandchildren Michael, Jessica, Kelly, Robert, Nicholas, Breanna and Mason and his great-grandchildren Robert and Owen. Visit www.armitagewiggins. com for more details of Bob’s life.

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She was born on Jan. 19, 1929, in Cambuslang, Scotland, and was the daughter of the late William and Jessie (Bathgate) Hutton. Agnes retired from Concrete Plank, North Arlington, in the payroll department. Patricia Harlow She enjoyed traveling and Patricia Harlow passed away spending time with her grandon Jan. 30, 2018. children and great-grandchilArrangements were by the dren. Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Besides her parents, she is Home. A funeral Mass was predeceased by her husband, celebrated at Queen of Peace Robert Davie Docherty — Church, North Arlington. who died Nov. 14, 2017 — and a Burial was in Holy Name brother, William Hutton. Cemetery, Jersey City. Survivors include her chilPatricia was the sister of Ag- dren, Alan Wiggins (Denise) nes Elder and is also survived of Queensbury, N.Y.; Ronald by her niece and nephews, El- Wiggins of California; Teresa len Garippa, James Kirpan and Anderson (Frank) of New George Elder along with their Jersey and Robert Docherty families. (Susan) of New Jersey; one Pat was a retired secretary brother, Duncan Hutton of from Lucent Technologies. Scotland; five grandchildren, She was a member of the seven great-grandchildren and Lucent Retirees, Pioneers several nieces and nephews. of America, the Jersey City Funeral services will be Woman’s Club and the Terprivate and at the convenience esians. of the family. There are no calling hours scheduled. Agnes BB Docherty Burial will be in the Gerald Agnes BB Docherty, 89, BH Solomon Saratoga Naformerly of New Jersey and a tional Cemetery, Schuylerville, resident of Queensbury, N.Y., N.Y. died peacefully on Tuesday, In lieu of flowers, memoJan. 23, 2018, at Wesley Health rial donations may be made Care, Saratoga Springs, N.Y. to alzfdn.org or Alzheimer’s

My deepest gratitude to all my friends, family, neighbors that were there for me during my most difficult time. Sincerely with Love, Mary Docherty

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Association, 322 Eighth Ave., seventh floor, New York, N.Y. 10001. For those who wish, a special remembrance may be made to the family by visiting www.sbfuneralhome.com. The Singleton Sullivan Potter Funeral Home, Queensbury, N.Y., was in charge. Antonio C. De Souza Antonio C. De Souza, 64, died Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018. He was born in Brazil and has lived most his life in Jersey City. Antonio worked in construction with his own company, TNT Construction and Restoration. He is survived by his beloved son, Bryan J. De Souza and Bryan’s wife Danielle. He is also survived by his former wife, Marcia Anselmo, and close companion and friend, Eva Evgenis. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visiting

on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018, from 4 to 8 p.m., at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. Funeral service begins at 7:30 p.m. Cremation will be private. In lieu of flowers, consider assisting Bryan during his time of need. Betty Ann Docherty Betty Ann Docherty passed away at home on Feb. 1, 2018. She was 82. Born in Jersey City, she lived most of her life in Kearny before moving to Toms River 17 years ago. Visiting was at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. A service takes place Tuesday, Feb. 6, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Betty was a member of the Ladies Auxillary, VFW, in Kearny. She was the cherished wife See OBITS, Page 24

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NEWARK 1st ﬂ. 2 BR, Kitchen, LR & DR. $1,150/ month. HT/HW included. 1 1/2 month security. Avl. Now. (862) 955-8624.

HARRISON 1st Floor, 3 BR, Newly renovated Kitch. HW ﬂoors, H/HW included, indoor garage & driveway, backyard, Small Pets, $2200 + 1 1/2 month security, Avail. Now (732)423-8730 39W3

KEARNY 2ﬂ. 2 BR, EIK, DR/LR, 1 bath. NO pets, NO laundry, NO smoking $1300/month + 1 1/2 months security. Utilities separate. Avl Mar 1st. (201)532-9696. 39W3

BELLEVILLE 2ND FL, 2 BR APT. HT/HW INCLUDED. 1 MONTH SECURITY. NO PETS. NO SMOKING. AVL.February 15. Call Maria (973) 759-7077 39W3

NORTH ARLINGTON 2 Family House, second ﬂoor, 2 BR, LR, Bath & Kitch. HW ﬂoor, $1500 + 1 1/2 months security, No Pets/No smoking (201)772-6009 37W3

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E.NEWARK 2nd ﬂoor, 2 BR, LR, EIK, Close to TRANS, $1400 + 1 month security, H/HW included, Smoke free environment, No Pets. Available March 1st. (973)803-1685 38W3

E.NEWARK 2 BR, LR, DR, Kitchen w/refridgerator and stove New. $1,300/ month. Utilities seperate. No pets. Close to TRANS. Avl. March. 1st. (973) 7153829 38W3

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HARRISON Small 1 BR apt. Recently renovated, H/W ﬂoors, Tiled Kitchen & Bath, $1,100/month. Avl. March 1st. (732) 4847169. 38W3

W.ORANGE Studio, Comfortable room, $1,000/ month. Private Bathroom & Kitchen. Everything included. 1 1/2 months security. Parking in driveway. Walking distance to transportation. References & Credit Check (973) KEARNY 2 BR, 2nd floor, 715-6904 37w3 kitchen, LR. Parking included. Washer/dryer HARRISON Studio Apt. hook-up. Couple preBOCA RATON Private Entrance. Kitchen ferred. Available March & Bath. $800/month. 1st. (908)337-8472 39W1 Utilities included. No Smoking. No pets. 1.5 months security. Avl. Now. (973) 704-5532 Btw KEARNY 2nd Fl., 2 family BOCA RATON Modern house, 4 BR, 2 Bath, Kitch- Fully furnished 2 BR 4pm-7pm. 37W3 en, Family room. No pets. corner unit on 5th floor, $1,800/month + utilities. LR, DR, 2 full Bath’s, 2 1 1/2 months security. Balcony’s, Across from Avail. March 1st(201) 310- Ocean, $2000 + 1 KEARNY 5757. 39W3 1/2 month’s security, Monthly $3000. Avail. April 1st (973)960KEARNY 1st floor & Base3531 37W3 ment. 2 BR, 1 1/2 Baths, LR, EIK, Parking Avail. KEARNY 2nd floor 2 BR, $1375 + 1 month secu- in apartment building on rity. Utilities negotable, kearny Ave, steps to Bus Avail Feb, Backyard Avail. stop, No Pets, $1490 + LYNDHURST Small Pets, No Smok- utilitities, available March ing, Close to TRANS & 1st, Leave detailed mesSchools, References. sage (973) 951-7385 39W3 Call (201)888-7794 after LYNDHURST 1 BR 5:30PM 38W3 $1,295/month & 2 BR KEARNY 2 BR, LR, EIK, $1,495/month &, HT/HW Hardwood Floors, Laun- included. Section 8 ok. dry on Premises, Close (973) 760-4877 39W3 to TRANS, Heat includKEARNY Arlington seced. $1250 + 1 month tion. Basment apt. 1 BR, securtiy, Small pets, LR, refrigerator, sink, (201)376-3184 38W3 Toaster oven only. No stove top. No Pets. Perfect for single person,.$700/month. Utili- KEARNY - Remodeled 4 ties included. Avl. March. BR, 2 Bath, W/D hook-up, 1st. (201) 362-2264. 38W3 Garage/Driveway. $2250. No Smoking. Avail.March 1st call (201)968-6344

HARRISON New Home 2nd ﬂ. 3 BR’s, 2 Baths. $2,000/month. Close to transportation. no pets. (201) 709-0645 (973) 481-3970 (973) 9010012 Leave Message. 37W3

HARRISON 2nd ﬂoor, 3/4 BR’s, LR, DR, EIK, Close to TRANS & PATH, $1800 + 1 1/2 month security. No Pets Avl. Now (973)517-6544 or (973)207-7796 39W3

KEARNY 1st ﬂoor 2 BR,LR,DR,EIK & yard. $1600 + 1.5 month security. utilities not included. Credit check. No Pets, No Smoking. Close to TRANS (973)886-9818 39W3

KEARNY 2nd ﬂoor, 1 BR, LR, EIK, HW Floors, Close to TRANS, Schools & Church, No Pets. $950 + 1 month security, H/ HW included. Avail. Now (201)898-6015 37W3

KEARNY 2nd ﬂoor, 2 BR, LR, EIK, Hardwood Floors, H/HW included. Off Street Parking. Close to trans. $1100/month. 1 month security. Call (201)2477510 39W3

LYNDHURST 1st Floor, 2 BR, 2 Baths,LR, DR, Modern EIK, W/W carpeting, 9ft ceilings, C/A, Washer/ Dryer, 2 blocks from NY Trans or bus/shopping, No Pets, Off street Parking KEARNY Arlington sec- $1750+utilities,1 1/2 setion. Basment apt. 1 BR, LR, curity Avail.Now (973)715refrigerator, sink, Toaster 4220 or (732)793-6540 oven only. No stove top. 39W3 No Pets. Perfect for single person,.$700/month. Utilities included. Avl. Feb. 1st. (201) 362-2264. 38W3

KEARNY Arlington Section, 3 modern room apt, 1 BR, Close to NY TRANS, Laundry facilities, $1200. H/H water supplied, No Pets. Call (908)240-9302 38W3

LYNDHURST 1st Floor, 1 BR, LR, EIK, Laundry on Premises, No Smoking, No Pets. $1200 + 1 1/2 months security, Utilities not Included. Credit/ Background check. Call (201)991-9107 38W3

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BELLEVILLE Nice Area, 3 BR, $1,450/month. 1 month security. No pets. Backyard and parking space Avl. Available February 1. (201) 889-8112. 39W3

BLOOMFIELD

EMPLOYMENT/ HELP WANTED Experienced Short order cook/kitchen help and cleaning needed. Exp waitress for restaurant in N.Arlington. FT/PT ﬂexible hours (917) 816-2419 37W3

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N.ARLINGTON Garden apt. 1 BR, $1,000, 2 BR $1,200. HT/HW included. parking. No pets. (732) 237-4682 37W3

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Hall Available Family Affairs Mid week special. Call for info (201) 991-9865 or N.ARLINGTON Studio (203) 864-8243 Max 80 people. 34W8 apt with seperate kitchen in Garden apartment complex. 1st ﬂoor $975/ mth with H/HW included OFFICE SPACE 1 month security. No pets. parking space Avail. FOR RENT Laundry Facility. Credit check. Avl. Now. Call btw. 10am-7pm only. (201) KEARNY Proffesional of997-2341. 39W1 ﬁce space on Kearny Ave. $1500 + 1 1/2 months security. 900 sq.ft. Proximity N.ARLINGTON Apt. fr to PATH & Bus lines. call rent No pets. No smok- (201) 889-3118. 39W3 ing. (201) 997-6666. 39W3

ment. Proﬁcient in mechanical and hydraulic repair. Valid DL and own tools. Compensation is hourly based on experience, medical, 401K, paid holidays and vacation. Job Is Full-Time Please submit resume to applicationprocessing@hotmail.com or call 973–589-4100 ext.1225 to schedule interview 38W3

Auto Body Shop Needs mechanic helper. Must speak/write English, must have valid drivers license. Call (973) 589-6274 www. colormycar.com (Ironbound) Newark. 38W3

BLOOMFIELD 3rd ﬂoor. 1 BR, LR, DR, EIK, Hardwood Floors, C/A, Close to TRANS. No Pets, No Smoking. $1100 + 1 1/2 months security, Available March 1st (862)2185151 39W3

COMMERCIAL N.ARLINGTON 1 BR gar- PROPERTY FOR LEASE den apt. $1,100/month. 2 BR garden Apt. $1400. both HT/HW included. Parking space. No pets. KEARNY Commercial (201) 342- 2206. 39W3 space for lease- 2,000 sq.ft. refrigerator cooler with 1,000 sq.foot dry ROOM and ofﬁce with 3 loadFOR RENT ing docks. Call 201-9971500 39W4 BLOOMFIELD 2 BR, LR, Kitchen. 1 1/2 month se- E.NEWARK Room for curity. No pets. Avl. Now. rent. Male preferred. ((201)240-3841 39W3 Shared Kitchen & Bath. All utilities included. Avl ESTATE SALE Feb 15th. 973-464-4329

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KEARNY 3 BR, LR, Kitchen, Bathroom. $1,500/ month + 1 month security. No Smoking. No pets. Avl Now (201) 279-8427 or (201) 819-7064. 38W3

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N.ARLINGTON 2 BR, LR, DR, Kitchen. 1 1/2 month security. utilitites seperate. No pets. No smoking. Avl. March 1st. (201) 6474011. 37W3

KEARNY — Room for rent all included. $640 month. Available now. Female preferred. No pets. 201-772-7427 38W3

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Parking for 25ft. trucks, SUV’s or Small vans, Ofﬁces Avail.call (201) 997-1500. 36W4

F/T Position Food Distributor Company in Kearny is looking Receiving, shipping, stock just to name some. Company offers health beneﬁts, paid vacation and holidays. Bilingual in Spanish A+, $10.50/hour to start Qualiﬁed individuals apply in person 969 Newark Turnpike, Kearny Or call (201) 997-7689 x1104 38W3

FT/PT Dishwasher/ Kitchen Help. Call Robert (201) 246-8401 for more information. 39W1

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PBA Local #22 & #22A 318 Harrison Avenue Harrison, NJ 07029 Dear Town of Harrison Resident: We would like to thank you in advance for taking time from your busy schedule to read this message. We need your support because there should be no politics in policing. On March 1st, of 2018, our Police Chief will officially retire. The Mayor and Council wisely decided to call for the Civil Service Commission to give an extensive, objective exam to determine the best qualified candidate to become the next Chief of Police in our Town. Certain members of the Town Council are now attempting to circumvent the Civil Service Commission Experts’ recommendations, as well as the recommendations of the Police Officers’ Union. It appears the Town Council intends to appoint not the first and most qualified candidate, but the third candidate from the eligible list. To be clear, the Town has the legal right to choose any one of the top three candidates. However, this should always be done based on merit and what is in the best interest of the residents of Harrison rather than political motivation. In past promotions, the Council has always appointed according to Civil Service Commission Exam Scores, without exception. The Town Council will attempt to tell you they are acting in the best interest of the Town. We strongly disagree. The Harrison PBA, finds no logical explanation for the Town Council’s choice and neither should you. We recommend Lt. David Strumolo, the top scoring and most qualified candidate be appointed the next Chief of Police. Lt. Strumolo has the training, skills and experience needed to become Chief and the support of the entire Police Department. Lt. Strumolo has served the residents of Harrison for 23 years with integrity and a true commitment to doing what is best for them. Once again, we are asking for your help to get the word out. Please share this with your family, friends and fellow town residents. If you would like to contact your mayor or council members to make your position known on this issue, they can be reached at (973) 268-2444. Most importantly, please show your support and join us at the next Town Council Meeting on February 6th 2018, at 6pm, at 318 Harrison Avenue. Your presence alone will speak volumes. THERE SHOULD BE NO POLITICS IN POLICING. For more information visit our website: www.HarrisonPBA22.com or visit us on Facebook: Harrison PBA #22 Paid for by Harrison PBA #22 & 22A

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Continued from Page 21 of Bill Docherty and beloved mother of Patty Munley (Al), Dave Docherty (Mary) and the late Billy. Sister of Dottie Williams and Jimmy Rafferty, she is also survived by her grandchildren, Billy (Amy), Michael (Ryan), David (Rosanna) and Kelsey (Jim) and her great-grandchildren Rachel and Amelia. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to the Meridian Hospice in Brick. Renee Worsnop Renee Worsnop, 62, of Nutley, died Jan. 30, 2018. Visiting was at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Saturday, Feb. 4, at St. Stephen’s Church, Kearny. Entombment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Born in Passaic, Renee lived in Kearny before moving to Nutley in 1993. She was employed as a department manager with ShopRite in Kearny for 44 years. Renee was the beloved wife of Barrie Worsnop for 25 years; sister of Harry McKenzie (Dina), Christopher McKenzie (Theresa) and Patricia Waller (Michael). She was the sister-in-law of Linda Thomas (James). Renee was the best friend of Theresa Pizzano; godmother of Raymond Pizzano and aunt of Carmen Pizzano. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital would be appreciated. Rachel A. O’Brien Rachel A. O’Brien (nee Donohue), died Feb. 1, 2018, at the Gates Manor Nursing Center

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Charles Turro and his wife, Lea, great-niece Leigh(Vince), greatnephews CJ (Nicole) and Stephen (Amanda) and beloved great-great nephews Daniel and Oliver. Dorothy was predeceased by her husband, Miguel, and her sister and brother-in-law, Charlie and Dolly Turro. If you would like to send condolences to the family, please visit www.mulliganfh.com.

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Continued from previous page In the wake of last year’s fatalities, the Hudson County Board of Freeholders have: • Formed a four-member ad-hoc committee that includes Kearny Freeholder Al Cifelli to focus on remedies. • Authorized spending $122,500 for a medical review panel consisting of two doctors, a former prosecutor and retired judge to look into the deaths of Meza Espinosa and Towle. • Agreed to pay James Galileo, a former supervisor at Rikers Island’s mental health unit in New York, $17,500 to review the actions taken by the county jail’s corrections officers in connection with the inmate deaths. • Contracted with the National Commission of Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) to recommend and monitor new procedures related to medical services at the jail at a cost of $90,000. In 2011, the county hired CFG Health Systems LLC of Marlton to provide medical services to the jail – after a court had overturned the county’s prior award to a politically-linked firm headed by the former county administrator and acting warden of the jail. CFG’s contract was recently renewed for five years at a cost of $29.4 million. Interestingly, in July 2013 the freeholders lauded CFG for achieving accreditation of its work at the county jail by … the National Commission of Correctional Health Care after having been found to be “in 100% compliance with all NCCHC standards.” At a closed caucus on Jan. 31, “to discuss legal matters relating to the provision of medical services at the [jail],” the freeholders received a report from Ronald Edwards, director of the county corrections department, on “actions [taken] after mortality events.” The report – a copy of which was obtained by The Observer – lists several personnel actions taken, including terminating the director of nursing and two health service administrators, disciplining two nurses and placing four staffers on administrative leave, “pending a full investigation.”

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Among a host of corrective steps, it lists “installing cameras in cells” of acute psychiatric inmates and setting up “suicide watch” protocol, “installing full clear doors in medical infirmary cells” and no longer permitting “sheets or lightweight blankets” in medical infirmary. The report says the county will “audit every inmate/ detainee currently housed in the facility” to “identify chronic care follow-up [and] medication history: physician’s name, location of physician/psychologist, surgeries, mental health, medications taken, location of pharmacy.” It also says that the county has acquired and implemented an electronic Medication Administration Records (eMAR) designed to improve patient safety and that it has “ceased the practice of waiting for ICE approval for detainees” to provide a “medical procedure or glasses. The procedure or glasses will be ordered by the medical provider and paid for by the county.” Other precautions being taken: “A nurse will go to female unit every day and ask if anyone needs medical attention/needs; [if they do,] they will be seen right then and there.” And a doctor “will take weekly unannounced random tours of housing units” to check detainees for any medical needs. Also: “Language interpreter telephones were installed in all medical examination rooms as well as the intake exam room.” At the closed caucus, Jersey City Freeholder William O’Dea said the freeholders as a whole got to hear Edwards’ report and quiz members of

the medical review panel. “It was very productive as part of our fact-finding process. It’s a very good start in addressing the issues related to the [inmate] deaths. We’re moving in the right direction.” But is it enough? “Kearny is one of the major players in housing [ICE] detainees,” Cifelli said. In Hudson County, he said, “we’ve got one of the largest populations of immigrants – do we want to be part of the 287 (g) machinery – in terms of how immigrants are

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KEARNY 201-997-7000

Katrina Iwinski 973.626.1355

Tracey Waters 201.240.5479

SECAUCUS 201-867-2100

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