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‘BRAVEST MAN I KNEW’ Belleville’s Fred Stockham, once forgotten as WWI hero, finally remembered for his sacrifice By Karen Zautyk kzautyk@theobserver.com
Top photo: John Singer Sargent’s 1919 painting ‘Gassed’ depicts Allied troops on a World War I battlefield in the aftermath of a German mustard-gas attack: the dead, the dying and the blinded leading the blinded. Above: Stockham’s grave in Union. Left: A color portrait of Stockham.
Earlier this month, historian/writer Timothy Daudelin, a former Belleville resident who is a member of the U.S. Marine Corps Medal of Honor Historical Society, visited this town’s veterans’ memorials on Union Avenue. And there he noticed a significant omission. While there is a special Medal of Honor monument
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honoring Henry Svehla, killed in Korea in 1952, Daudelin knew it should also have listed the name of a second Belleville man, awarded the U.S. military’s highest honor for heroism decades before — in World War I. Daudelin contacted the Belleville Historical Society, which has confirmed that yes, indeed, a name was missing: That of U.S. MaSee STOCKHAM, Page 25
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KHS alum wins drama Pulitzer By Ron Leir rleir@theobserver.com
A Kearny native has been named the 2018 Pulitzer Prize winner in the category of Drama. Martyna Majok, a 2003 Kearny High School alumna, was recognized for her play “Cost of Living,” that premiered at the Williamstown Theatre Festival on June 29,
2016, and had an Off-Broadway run at New York City Center by Manhattan Theatre Club during 2017. The Pulitzer Committee described the play as “an honest, original work that invites audiences to examine diverse perceptions of privilege and human connection through two pairs of mismatched individuals: a former trucker and his recently paralyzed ex-wife,
IN THE ARTS and an arrogant young man with cerebral palsy and his new caregiver.” The 14 Pulitzer winners in 14 journalism and seven letters, drama and music categories were announced April 16. Majok will collect a $15,000
cash award from the Pulitzer program. Even as a youngster, Majok evidenced signs of creativity. In an email, Kathie Williams, a teacher in the Kearny public school system, recalled having Majok in her eightgrade class at Franklin School in the late 1990s. “As a little girl,” Williams said, “[Majok] would tell me that someday she would write a book.” And, as an eighth-grade student, Williams recounted, Majok “wrote a play called ‘Ivory and Onyx,’ which I sent to the New Jersey Playwrights Contest in New Brunswick. It won, then, and was performed on the stage as a readingwithout-scenery. As a class, we went to see it at the State Theater.” Her recollection was that it delved into the relationship between two elementary school-aged inter-racial youngsters during segregation in the Deep South. The young boy, who is black, finds an onyx ring in an attic and as an act of friendship, presents it to the girl, who is white. Their forbidden relationship is discovered and the KKK steps into the picture, killing the boy. “She wrote another play in freshman year about a European Jewish family going into hiding during the Holocaust, and we submitted that, too,” Williams said. That play wasn’t showcased, however. “I am so thrilled that she has found success! It is
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certainly well-earned and deserved,” the educator added. “You could tell early on, she definitely had a call for writing.” Majok went to study English Literature at the University of Chicago, earned a master’s degree in playwriting at the Yale School of Drama, studied at Julliard School and Yale School of Drama. “Ironbound,” Majok’s newest production, with Women’s Project Theater, began previews March 3 at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater in New York. The playwright’s husband, Josiah Bania, is in the cast. The play focuses on a character named Darja, a Polish immigrant who is a factory worker and a house cleaner. The play earned kudos from a Washington Post reviewer who called it a “knockout.” In a Feb. 17, 2016, interview See MAJOK, Page 19
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Follow the brick road to KHS entrance By Ron Leir rleir@theobserver.com KEARNY — Wanna buy a brick? As the Kearny Board of Education prepares to tackle the last big piece of its lingering high school improvement project — restoration of the front lawn — it’s enlisting help from John Q. Public. BOE member Sebastian “Zibbie” Viscuso elaborated, saying the board has bought into a concept creating angled walkways diverging from the base of the high school’s front steps and extending onto both sides of the lawn area. Each section of this path would run 140 feet and the path itself would measure six feet wide, he said. And now — here’s where you come into the picture — each path will be filled in by dedicated brick pavers to be offered for public sale as family memorials or as tributes to the living … similar to the setup at Lincoln Middle School and an analogous layout in front of the North Arlington municipal building. “We’re calling them ‘memory lane pavers,’ for the people of Kearny,’’ Viscuso said. The pavers will be designed in patterns of blocks repeating every five feet along each path, he said. Also, 10% of each paver purchased will be donated to a Kearny High School athletic team or extracurricular club so designated by the buyer, thereby offsetting some of the taxpayer money supporting student activities. Viscuso said he’s in for at least two pavers — one for each side of his family — with the 10% contributions being donated to some of the teams for whom his grandchildren play. Julia Viscuso, a tri-athlete, splits her time among soccer, indoor track and softball while Joseph Viscuso can be seen on the volleyball court. He credited past members of the KHS Student Government Organization for actually coming up with the concept.
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A good chunk of the Kearny High School front lawn — currently a serious eyesore — will soon be replaced by brick pavers that could be used as memorials or tributes.
“The idea came from meetings I had with them two years ago,” Viscuso said. “They wanted a pathway and a place to sit down. And bike racks. In essence, nobody had seen the front of Kearny High, with the scaffolds and trailers there, for 12 years.” Benches — how many has yet to be determined — will be installed at intervals along each pathway and the bike racks will probably go on the perimeter of the south lawn, he said, with each rack accommodating 12 to 16 bikes. Work on the pathways will be entrusted to a stonemason to be subbed out by Bennett Construction, the Kearnybased general contractor hired in July 2016 to complete the high school renovations, said Mark Bruscino, BOE operations director. Val Hadshinow, a KHS alumnus of the 1950s, will execute the engravings on the pavers, he noted. Getting the front lawn back in shape, putting in a sprinkler system, signs and a flagpole, along with the walkways, benches and racks, figures to run an estimated $100,000 — all of which is factored into the contractor’s price. “We’re hoping to have it all done by June with a grand opening in September,” Viscuso said. By his reckoning, there should be room enough to accommodate more than 4,000 pavers. As of last week, KHS
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3 vying for NA’s mayoralty Former Mayor Peter Massa among Dems’ council candidates By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com It’ll be a three-way race for the mayor’s seat in North Arlington, as Republican incumbent Mayor Joseph Bianchi faces challenges from Democratic Councilman Mark Yampaglia and independent (Democrat) and former Councilman Albert Granell. Both Bianchi and Yampaglia’s names will appear — unopposed — on the June 5 primary ballot for their prospective political party. Granell, presuming he achieves the required 100 signatures on his nominating petitions by the afternoon of the primary — will only appear on the November ballot. Because they face no challengers, both Bianchi
and Yampaglia are the presumptive nominees for their parties for the November election — and will be unless someone forms a successful write-in candidacy. The Democrats and Republicans will also have a slate of two candidates each seeking two open borough council seats. The top-two vote-getters, regardless of party, win. More on that later. Here, first, is a look at the mayoral candidates. Republican-incumbent Joseph Bianchi Bianchi is a lifelong resident of North Arlington, and he and his wife, Cathy, have been married for 52 years. They have three children and eight grandchildren. The mayor has been a local business owner since 1965, when he opened Pal Joey’s
Barber Shop on Ridge Road. He has been a member of several civic associations including UNICO and the Rotary Club. In addition to being mayor for the last four years, he had served on the borough council and the planning and zoning boards. Bianchi served on the North Arlington Fire Department for 29 years and following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, he and other members of the NAFD worked at Ground Zero for days, undertaking rescue and recovery efforts. Bianchi issued a combined statement with his two council running mates. “We are running again to continue the job we started and for which we are committed since we took office,” Bianchi et. al., said. “For two years in a row, we
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personalities. Responsible public policy versus politics,” Yampaglia said. “I have a great respect for my colleagues — both Democrat and Republican. I have an excellent working relationship with Mayor Joe Bianchi as well as Councilman Dan Pronti. We need that kind of consensusbuilding and doing what is best for North Arlington to move forward, to work together for the common municipal good of all homeowners and tenants alike.” Independent-Democrat Albert Granell Granell served two separate terms on the borough council and was, for a time, its president. He initially considered a run for the official Democratic nominee, but decided to run as an independent after the borough’s Dems chose Yampaglia. In 2016, he served as a delegate for then presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. He says it’s his hope to put people over political party if he’s elected. “North Arlington has a rich history and wonderful sense of community,” Granell said. “I am committed to fighting for all of North Arlington and being the advocate that North Arlington needs. It’s time we have people who will work to enhance the quality of life See CANDIDATES, Page 5
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here for the people of North Arlington. It’s time to put people over politics.” As of now, Granell is not forming a ticket with council candidates. That could change if he is able to convince a potential candidate(s) to run by the June 5 deadline. GOP council candidates Allison C. Sheedy, now president of the borough council, is a lifelong resident of North Arlington. She went through the North Arlington public-school system and graduated from NAHS in 1984. She graduated from Berkeley College and has been an executive assistant for more than 30 years. She has been married to her husband, Joseph, for 21 years, and they have two daughters, Catherine and Jaclyn and a grandson, Russell William Bethon. From 1979 to 2007, she was involved in the North Arlington Leaders and Junior Vikings as a coach, adviser, team mother, cheering coordinator and member of the executive board. She was a PTA class mother and PTO president. Currently, Sheedy is a volunteer for the NA Booster Club and is a member of the NA Emblem Club. Councilman Brian Fitzhenry grew up in North
Arlington and attended St. Peter’s University, where he earned a degree in marketing. He has been married to his wife, Donna, for 20 years and has three children, Brian Jr., 16, and twins Thomas and Erin Mary, 13. Fitzhenry honed his marketing and businessdevelopment skills working with communication and transportation companies, culminating in his present position of vice president of marketing for Newrent, Inc. He has been employed at Newrent for 19 years, where he spearheaded efforts in transportation development and expansion. Fitzhenry has had more than 30 years of involvement in local government, including the board of education and as chairman of the zoning board. He has been a coach and is a member of the NA Education Foundation. As a member of the NAFD since 1991, he served in a variety of leadership positions, including chief in 2010. Democratic council candidates Former Mayor Peter Massa seeks one of the two open seats. A retired member of the NAPD (sergeant), Massa has served as a school trustee, school vice-president, school board president, councilman and was recently appointed commissioner to the Bergen County Utilities Authority. He is a former president of
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Rev. Msgr. John J. Gilchrist dies The Rev. Msgr. John J. Gilchrist, who spent much of his priestly life in West Hudson, died Wednesday, April 18, 2018, at the C.Y.O. Youth Center at Boystown in Kearny. Msgr. Gilchrist was born the first of six children of Mary Irene and John Charles Gilchrist in 1929. He grew up in Nutley and Belleville and entered the seminary in 1951. Upon ordination in 1957, he spent several months at St. Mark’s Parish, Rahway, and was then transferred to St. Cecilia Church, Kearny, where he served for 21 years. St. Cecilia’s was an active parish — and at the time, had
a grammar and a high school in which the priests taught classes while also serving at West Hudson Hospital. During his time at St. Cecilia, he began a Saturday morning program for young people with Down’s syndrome. He also began writing a column for The Catholic Advocate, the official archdiocesan newspaper, that continued for many years. It was during these years Msgr. Gilchrist became involved with Local 68 of the Operating Engineers — and it marked the beginning of his association with various other unions in New Jersey. He spent two happy years at St. Nicholas Church, Jersey
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City, and was then appointed pastor of Our Lady of Fatima, North Bergen, in 1980, where he served for 13 years. During his tenure as pastor there, he spent time as the dean of the North Hudson Deanery and as the Vicar for Pastoral Life in the Archdiocese of Newark for a number of years. During these years, he was elevated to Monsignor by the pope, and was appointed leader of the Commission for JewishChristian Affairs, a post he held for a number of years. He developed relationships within the Jewish community that lasted to the end. His involvement with social issues began to increase as he was approached by tenants who faced unjust evictions. He was able to work with others to develop a tenantadvocacy group in Hudson County — and as a result, their accomplishments were many. That also led to successful struggles for affordablehousing opportunities for people afflicted with HIV/ AIDS. In 1993, Msgr. Gilchrist was appointed pastor of Holy Cross Church, Harrison. His work within the archdiocese continued, as did his involvement in social-justice issues. His work with the labor unions grew even stronger. His efforts went into maintaining and supporting Holy Cross Grammar School. He was successful in that
endeavor. At the end of his term at Holy Cross, the parish shared with him a joyful celebration of his 50th anniversary of priesthood in 2007. In announcing the death of Msgr. Gilchrist, one of the union leaders wrote to all of his members: “Over the years, Msgr. Gilchrist’s words and prayers have resonated from picket lines to union meetings all across the state. With soft-spoken poise and a beaming optimism, the weight of his words have empowered, guided and united generations of working families.” Through all of these years, his consistently strong affection remained with his work with unions. The International Union of Operating Engineers was first, but then came the Building and Construction Trades, the Food and Commercial Workers, the Teamsters, the AFL-CIO and others. Councilwoman Carol Jean Doyle and her late husband, Norman Doyle Jr., were both very close friends with the monsignor. Doyle took time to reflect on her friend’s life. “Msgr. Gilchrist was a scholar, a people’s priest and a friend. He exemplified what a priest is ordained to do and he did just that — he served the people,” Doyle said. “So many Kearny families are See GILCHRIST, Page 7
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Continued from Page 6 saying he married my grandparents, buried my parents, taught me in school and walked me through the darkest hours of our lives. He was there in the good and not-sogood times. “He came to Kearny in 1957 and was assigned to St. Cecelia’s for 21 years and it was only fitting that his last assignment was in Kearny. The man came full circle. He was a blessing to many and had a kind word for all. “We will miss him, his Saturday-night homilies, his St. Jude novenas and we will miss his sense of humor. I had many conversations with him and I will miss his talking about the bigger picture — the one each of us prepare for in our own way. He was my beacon of light, a mentor and a friend for over 47 years and I am so grateful we traveled some of this life journey together.” Cardinal Joseph Tobin, archbishop of Newark, says Msgr. Gilchrist was among the first priests he met having begun his ministry to the archdiocese in January 2017. “Msgr. John Gilchrist was one of the first priests I met after beginning my service in January 2017,” Cardinal Tobin said. “A conversation that began in a hospital room continued at the youth center and a number of civic
— Cardinal Joseph Tobin celebrations. I admired his love for the archdiocese, commitment to justice and, especially, his eyesight. He saw the face of Jesus in working men and women and the poor. I trust he will continue to intercede for our archdiocese.” Others, meanwhile, took to social media to memorialize Msgr. Gilchrist. “Father Gilchrist married us in St. Cecilia’s Church,” Maureen Klos wrote in a Facebook post. “I also went to school there. Thoughts and prayers are with his family. May he rest in peace. He will be missed.” Said Jessica DiLeo: “I know my dad was waiting for you, Monsignor.
‘He saw the face of Jesus in working men and women and the poor. I trust he will continue to intercede for our archdiocese.’ Thinking of all of us who were lucky enough to have the Monsignor in our lives.” He leaves behind his very dear friend in Christ, Sister
Doris DeLotto, S.S.C. He was the devoted brother of William Gilchrist (the late Mary Lou), the late Joseph Gilchrist (the late Betty
Ann), Thomas Gilchrist (Patricia), Irene Freitag (the late Robert) and Carol Volpe (Anthony). Also surviving are 31 loving nieces, nephews and their families. They found a true friend and advocate in Msgr. Gilchrist and he found a multitude of true friends in the men and women of labor. Visiting was at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny, and at the Sacred Heart Chapel at the C.Y.O. Center, Kearny. His remains were moved to St. Peter’s Church, Belleville, where Vigil and funeral Masses were celebrated. Burial was in the St. Peter’s Church Cemetery, Belleville. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to C.Y.O. Youth Ministries, 499 Belgrove Drive, Kearny, N.J. 07032.
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By the time you’re reading this, it will have been nearly two weeks since 51-year-old Vitorino Cirne, a resident of Lyndhurst and an employee at the Kearny Post Office, went missing. We weren’t able to get this news into last week’s newspaper because we learned of Cirne’s disappearance after we went to press. While many have likely read about this online, I thought it would be wise to dedicate the space of this column this week to Cirne, a man whom, at this point, we’ve heard nothing but great things about. From the Lyndhurst Police Department came this: Cirne is 51, 5’7” tall, weighs 150 pounds, has brown eyes, brown and grey hair and has a fair complexion. He was last seen wearing blue lounge pants and a black Adidas zipper-front jacket with white stripes on the sleeves. He reportedly left his residence between 1:30 a.m. and 6 a.m., the morning of the April 12 — in his vehicle — which has since been recovered in Lyndhurst in the area of Kingsland and Riverside avenues. Reports says SCUBA divers searched the Passaic River, but were unable to locate Cirne. Anyone who may have seen or who may have had contact with Cirne — or who has any information at all about his whereabouts — is asked to contact the Lyndhurst Police Department immediately at 201-939-2900.
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The LPD is being assisted in the investigation by the New Jersey State Police, the Nutley Police Department, the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office, the Maywood Police Department, the Lyndhurst Fire Department and the Bergen County Regional SCUBA Task Force. No other information is currently available. We can only hope this case doesn’t follow the old adage that hope fades after the first 48 hours. As soon as we learn anything new about the disappearance, we will share it on this pages of this newspaper, on our website at www. theobserver.com and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/theobservernewspaper. Please be sure to check back for updates. A scam of epic & disgraceful proportions Woke up early Monday morning as I do most Mondays, and came across a story from a New York City tabloid about a scam being carried
out on survivors of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks on the World Trade Center. Somehow, the scam artists are getting phone numbers of survivors — many of the victims are sick from illnesses attributable to their rescue efforts at Ground Zero — and are calling, reportedly claiming to be from the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund, and in doing so, are asking for Social Security numbers. It’s not as though the scams we hear about on a regular basis from our local police departments are bad enough. They prey on the weak, the elderly, those who are not tech savvy. But this one may very well be the most disgraceful scam ever. Clearly, the fund would never ask a survivor for a Social Security number — and fund administrators announced that in response to the report. The Federal Trade Commission is responsible for investigating scams of this nature. With that in mind, we can only hope the usual red tape is nowhere to be found and the commission finds those responsible for these despicable acts and that regardless of where the scams originate (scam artists are often located overseas) the criminals involved are found, prosecuted and thrown behind bars for the rest of their miserable lives. Nothing else will do. That’s all for now. Be sure to check out my weekly news recaps on Facebook and other live videos we now offer. Enjoy the rest of this week — and see you back here in a few weeks.
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Archdiocese explains cemetery policy
Last week, an Observer reader wrote a letter expressing his frustration that items he placed on his dad’s grave at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington, were removed from the grave. This week, we present a Q&A with the Archdiocese of Newark’s Cemetery Office about the policy. We proposed the questions, the archdiocese responded. Explain exactly what it is families can and cannot place on gravesites and head stones. What is the reason certain items are not allowed. Is there an alternative or something safer families may place graveside in lieu of the banned items? Catholic cemeteries are holy places of prayer and remembrance. The church honors the custom of families and visitors expressing love and devotion for departed
loved ones by decorating graves. However, decorating must not create a safety hazard, impede proper maintenance, infringe on other graves, diminish the Catholic character of the cemetery or offend others. For these reasons, Catholic Cemeteries employs regulations for the common good. Permitted: • One solar/battery powered vigil light – no glass. • Fresh or silk flowers in a self-draining, pin-type vase. • Annual plantings in beds 12-inches deep and the length of the memorial. • One religious statue made of durable material (no glass or porcelain) — not permitted in flat marker sections. • American flags from Memorial Day through Flag Day and on Veterans Day – installed three days prior to a holiday and through one week thereafter. • Decor must be secured
within 12 inches from the grave’s facade and not exceed the monument’s length. The most common banned items include, but are not limited to: • Border enclosures, fencing, decorative stones, shells. • Shrubbery or roses. • Glass, glassware, porcelain. • Wax candles, votive candles, landscape lights. • Toys, pinwheels, balloons. • Bric-a-brac, shepherd’s hooks or other hanging devices such as wind chimes. • Sprinkling cans. •Fraternal flag holders. • Sporting items, hats or similar articles. • Nothing temporary may be attached or affixed to monuments. Regrettably, the cemetery is not responsible for decorations or property placed at graves. Items that pose a safety hazard to visitors or staff are removed
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The staff of Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark empathizes with grieving families who wish to add personal items to the memorials of their departed loved ones, especially for departed veterans. We have an obligation to all the families we serve and to the loved ones interred at our cemeteries to maintain a consistent standard of reverence, safety and appearance around our property. It is not our intention to upset or offend any family or individual. The Rules and Regulations of our Catholic cemeteries are intended to be sensitive to all families, those interred here, and for the common good. The ministry of Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark is the ministry of the Corporal Work of Mercy known as
the burial of the dead. The need for cemetery rules and regulations are for the following reasons: 1) for the protection of those who are interred in our cemeteries who are entitled to a respectful burial, to the care and maintenance of their interment spaces and to the holy and beautiful environment of the Catholic cemetery; 2) for the survivors and guests who come to our cemeteries to visit, pray and meditate; 3) for the Catholic Church and its sacred rituals and disciplines; and finally, 4) for cemetery staff who are charged with and committed to the church’s rituals, disciplines and instructions and who interact with families and visitors requiring cemetery services. These rules and regulations are dynamic and updated regularly to respond to new realities as they arise, and are for the mutual protection of all the above-named groups and individuals. The rules and regulations are intended to help sanctify the memories of those buried within our Catholic cemeteries and to create an environment within the cemeteries that awakens faith and brings consolation. Are you aware whether cemeteries not owned by the archdiocese have similar regulations? Our American flag guidelines exceed those in place at Arlington National Cemetery, which limits the period of American flag placement at memorials solely to the weekend of Memorial Day. Often times, members of local groups such as the Boy Scouts, the American Legion, Lion’s Clubs or other veteran groups will visit our cemeteries prior to Memorial Day to place small American flags at the memorials of veterans. Unfortunately, at times, due to weather and seasonal conditions, the grounds may not support or hold these smaller American flags, resulting in flags laying on the ground, blowing in the wind, See CEMETERY, Page 12
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Movie – “The Emoji Movie”, Saturday, April 28, at 11 a.m., an animated comedy that takes At the library The Belleville Public Library place in Textopolis, a world inside a smartphone inhabited & Information Center, 221 by various emojis; Numeroff Washington Ave., offers these Friday, April 27, at 10 a.m., ages activities during the coming 2-6 share stories from the “If week: You Give a Mouse a Cookie” For adults: Movie Mondays, series from author Laura NuApril 30, noon-2 p.m. & 5:30meroff, crafts and snacks also 7:30 p.m., the library screens provided. films & documentaries about autism, “Autism in Love”, Kearny “A Boy Called Po”, “Wizard Mode”, “The Lighthouse of the Wrestling returns to PBGC Orcas” and “Asperger’s Are The PBGC, 663 Kearny Ave., Us”. hosts East Coast Professional For teens: Anime Night, Wrestlers Friday, May 4, with Thursday, April 26, at 5:30 a 7:30 p.m. bell time. Tickets p.m., play Anime on the are $10 in advance and $12 at big screen; Board Games & the door. Scotland’s Angus Coloring Club, Friday, April Brothers vs. Colossus Timothy 27, 3-4:30 p.m., games, colorTheory and the Meadowlands ing pages and other supplies Monster with Doug Devito provided. headline the night. A ladies For children: Bookworm match features ECPW stars Bingo, Monday, April 30, 5-6 Ariel Nyx vs. Talia Janette. p.m., ages 5-11 play bingo for Other featured ECPW include prizes; Storybook Friends, Wednesday, April 25, at 10 a.m., the Metal Maniae, the Dark Oracle Sage, Tony Vega, DA ages 2-6 share stories, songs Duke and Johnny Malice. Call & crafts; Children’s Read201-991-6734 or visit the PBGC ing Club, Thursday, April 26, for tickets. 5-6 p.m., pick out a new book or bring your own; Saturday
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Salvation Army fundraising dinner May 10 The Salvation Army Kearny Corps hosts its 14th annual fundraising dinner Thursday, May 10, at 6 p.m. at Michael’s Riverside, 528 Riverside Ave., Lyndhurst. This year’s honorees are Phil Thiele for the Civic Award and WilsonGugelman Auxiliary to VFW Post 1302 for the Community Service Award. For additional information, call 201-991-1115 or send an email to rebeca.escobar@use.salvationarmy.org.
Interfaith Network meeting April 29 The Kearny Interfaith Network (KIN) meets Sunday, April 29, at 7 p.m., at First Presbyterian Church of Arlington, 663 Kearny Ave. This newly formed group consists of members and clergy from area congregations who are working on projects, sharing ideas and becoming friends. The group is open and welcoming to all. For more information, connect to Facebook page: Kearny (area) Interfaith Network (KIN) or call Susan Harris at 201-349-4047 or Holly Capobianco at 201-283-4749.
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Spring tree-planting opportunities The borough will make available free tree seedlings for residents through the New Jersey Tree Recovery program designed to replace trees lost in communities during Superstorm Sandy. Residents are asked to plant these seedlings and care for them as they grow into mature trees. Each resident is limited to a packet of five seedlings. Optimist’s art show open These are bare root seedthrough May 9 lings ranging in size from The Optimist Club of six to 24 inches in length. Lyndhurst Kearny sponsors its 2018 Art They should be planted as Showcase at the Kearny Public soon as possible after pickup Catch ‘Waitress’ on May 22 Library, 318 Kearny Ave., now to ensure they will survive. The Parks & Recreation through May 9. More than 75 Seedlings should be picked up pieces of art by students from Department sponsors a trip at the municipal parking area to see “Waitress” on Tueskindergarten through grade at Borough Hall on Saturday, day, May 22, at 7 p.m. Tickets 12 are featured. The display is April 28, between 9 a.m. and viewable whenever the library include transportation to and 1 p.m. from the show. A bus will is open — Monday, Thursday Those interested must call and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 6 leave the Parks Department p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday at 5 p.m. Seats are limited and ahead at 201-991-6060, ext. go fast. Call the Parks Depart- 108, to register for the pro9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Saturment at 201-804-2482 for costs gram. This supply of seedday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and/or to reserve seats as soon lings is limited to the first 100 resident applicants. as possible. Limit of 4 tickets
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Contested voter registrations heating up Belleville campaign BELLEVILLE – Residency is an issue that has become a focus of debate between at least two of the candidates in next month’s municipal election. Councilman-at-large Kevin Kennedy, up for re-election on a slate headed by Mayor Raymond Kimble, has petitioned the U.S. Attorney and state Attorney General to investigate mayoral challenger Michael Melham for suspected voter fraud in prior years. In his complaint, Kennedy alleges that Melham – who, Kennedy says, was a resident of Lyndhurst up until a year ago – traveled to Belleville to vote in 2013 and 2014. Kennedy says Melham moved out of his mother’s Belleville apartment when he bought a
one-family home in Lyndhurst in 2011. As alleged proofs of his claim, Kennedy cited the following: • Three Lyndhurst building permit applications issued in April 2011 in which Melham listed 434 Park Place in Lyndhurst as his home address, “not a rental property.” • Melham’s testimony before the Belleville Planning Board Sept. 12, 2013, stating that he was a resident of Lyndhurst, living at 434 Park Place. • On Oct. 16, 2013, Melham voted in Belleville in the special U.S. Senate election for the unexpired term of Sen. Robert Torricelli, who had resigned. • On May 13, 2014, Melham
attempted to vote in Belleville for the township’s municipal election but was challenged and asked to show his driver’s license which he allegedly declined to do. • In 2015, Melham filed a federal lawsuit against Belleville in which he listed his official residence as Lyndhurst. • In sworn statements submitted to the N.J. Treasury Department and N.J. Election Law Enforcement Commission, Melham lists his home address as 434 Park Place, Lyndhurst, in 2015 and 2016. Melham – who served one term as Belleville councilman 2000-2004 – dismissed the allegations, noting that in response to similar complaints made by Kennedy, Patricia
Spango, Essex County deputy superintendent of elections/ deputy commissioner of registration, wrote in a letter dated Dec. 18, 2017, that “a thorough investigation was conducted’’ on Melham’s voting record. “Mr. Melham brought into [my office] verification of his address which included the letter that was mailed to his address along with a utility bill and his driver’s license,” Spango wrote. “We are satisfied with his documentation and are officially closing this case.” In the meantime, Melham – who lists 24 Bernice Road in Belleville as his “home address as of September 2017 – told The Observer, “My campaign has exposed rampant legit voter fraud in the Third
Ward, Mr. Kennedy’s ward.” In a letter dated March 14, 2018, the candidate put Spango on notice about a number of suspect voter registrations in Belleville, including 16 people “registered out of P.O. boxes” at 137 1/2 Washington Ave., contrary to election law. Melham also questioned why a local businessman “is apparently registered to vote out of his [Washington Avenue] business” and whether a local resident who has reportedly moved out of state is still registered to vote in Belleville. “I believe the abovereferenced matters warrant an investigation,” Melham concluded. — Ron Leir
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Continued from Page 10 tattered and torn, etc. This is disrespectful to our American flag and is a disservice to the departed veteran, and also detracts from the beauty and sanctity of our Catholic cemeteries. As such, we wish to make visitors aware of this issue and to encourage good judgment when placing American flags during these national commemorations, and to respect the rules and regulations of the cemetery regarding flag placement and cemetery beautification
‘We encourage Catholics in our community and throughout the country to unite, remember and pray for those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.’ — Maria Margiotta, Archdiocese of Newark and decorations. (Policy on) American Flags at Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark Our flag is a symbol
of our great country, our heritage and our place in the world. We owe reverence and respect to our flag. It represents the highest ideals of individual liberty, justice
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and equal opportunity for all. Flags are flown daily in designated areas over all Archdiocesan Cemeteries to honor those presently serving and those who have served. We honor and cherish our fallen heroes and veterans, and remember them throughout the year during monthly Masses, Veteran’s Day, Flag Day, and certainly, on Memorial Day. Additionally, we place more than 1,000 American flags at the memorials of veterans interred at our Catholic Cemeteries for Memorial Day and those flags remain through Flag Day (June 14.) Family members and visitors also are welcome to place small American flags on individual graves from Memorial Day through Flag Day, and on Veteran’s Day – these flags will remain one week after the holiday. (These guidelines exceed those in place at Arlington National Cemetery, which limits the period of American flag placement at memorials solely to the weekend of Memorial Day.) All flags must be presentable and will be removed and disposed of according to the norms of the Quartermaster General
of the United States Army. The cemetery cannot guarantee the upkeep or preservation of these temporary small flags. Shafttype veteran and fraternal organization emblems are not permitted as flag holders. Catholic Cemeteries also offers complimentary “U.S. Veteran” emblems in its cemetery offices and staff can assist with the placement of these emblems. Is there anything else important to say to the people? The Catholic community is invited to visit the graves of our fallen heroes at our Archdiocesan Catholic Cemeteries as we pray for all our departed loved ones at Memorial Day Mass on Monday, May 28 at 11 a.m. (details at www.rcancem. org). Active military personnel and veterans typically participate in our Memorial Day Mass to carry wreaths or candles during opening and closing processions, to serve as lectors or participants in the Presentation of Gifts, or to recite uniform intercessions followed by a moment of silence. We encourage Catholics in our community and throughout the country to unite, remember and pray for those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Information on cemetery decorations, Rules and Regulations, Memorial Day Mass, and other cemetery resources are available at www.rcancem.org. Complied by Kevin Canessa of The Observer and Maria Margiotta of the Archdiocese of Newark’s Office of Cemeteries.
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Kearny girls’ track team wins Hudson County Relays championship
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Andrews named new Kearny football coach Stephen Andrews remembers being in seventh grade in the Kearny schools system and being heavily influenced by a teacher and coach. “Coach (Don) McCormick was the head football coach at the time,” Andrews said. “I always loved football and everything about it. I watched all the games with Coach McCormick. There was something about him being the head coach that made me say, ‘Someday I want to be the head coach at Kearny.’ It’s something I’ve always wanted to do.” Last week, the Kearny Board of Education approved the hiring of the 34-year-old Kearny native and resident to become the new head football coach of the Kardinals, replacing John Kryzanowski, who resigned earlier this year after two years of being the head coach. Andrews has always been involved in Kearny football, from the time he was a youngster playing in the Kearny Generals program. He went on to play for the Kards under Matt Occhipinti, graduating in 2001. He was a freshman on the 1998 team that went 7-2 and just missed qualifying for the NJSIAA playoffs. Kearny has never participated in the NJSIAA state football playoffs. “I know what success
is all about in Kearny,” Andrews said. “I know what success looks like. That team (the 1998 team featuring All-State back Pat Crygalis) was a lot of fun to watch.” Andrews went on to play football at The College of New Jersey and had great success there. In fact, Andrews became an NCAA Division III All-America honoree in two sports - football and track and field. Andrews was an accomplished sprinter from his days at Kearny High. Through it all, Andrews had one goal in mind. “My goal was to play in the NFL,” Andrews said. “After that, I was going to come home to coach Kearny football.” Andrews came very close to living his dream. He had a free agent tryout with the New York Jets and the British Columbia Lions of the Canadian Football League. In 2009, Andrews had a legitimate shot of getting a look with the Dallas Cowboys as he was a finalist on the reality TV show, “Fourth and Long with Michael Irvin,” featuring the Hall of Fame receiver. The winner, Jesse Holley, also of New Jersey, ended up playing three years with the Cowboys. After his stint on television, Andrews became a See VIEW, Page 15
Photo courtesy of Al Perez The Kearny High School girls’ track and field team was excited after winning the Hudson County Interscholastic Athletic League Relays team title for the second time in school history.
By Jim Hague ogsmar@aol.com Kearny High School head track and field coach Al Perez believes that the best meets for his team to attend are relay championships. “I love coaching relays, because you need a total team effort,” Perez said. “From a coaching perspective, there’s a little bit of a challenge and strategy involved. You have to find the right combination to get your team points. You can’t just put your best runners in one relay. You have to spread it out. You have to forecast how well your team will shape up with the competition. You want to score as many points as possible.” Last weekend, Perez’s girls’ team churned out a completely unselfish effort, with 19 different girls competing on relay teams that scored points. That was enough of an impetus for the Kardinals to
capture their second Hudson County Interscholastic Athletic League Relays championship in the last five years. The Kardinals outperformed North Bergen, Union City and St. Dominic Academy in the process. It’s only the second time ever that Kearny won the county relay title. Perez was overly pleased with his team’s effort. “We were asking kids to stretch themselves further than they ever had,” Perez said. “We had a lot of kids doing multiple events, so we were asking them to come back to us and compete with us. This way, you’re bringing in kids who are fresh. You need a total team effort if you want things done.” One of the key performers in the championship run was sophomore sensation Maria Laverde. “We had her run the anchor leg on four different relays,” Perez said. “Instead
of exhausting herself to try to catch someone, we told her to just go out and do her best. What you really need in relays is to put three others in the right position. That’s what makes it a total team effort. It puts the rest of the team in a comfortable position.” The Kardinals won both hurdles events, the shuttle hurdles and the intermediate hurdles. Getting those 20 points were huge in the team total. Dainaris Calcano, Julie Castillo, Sereen Abu Al Hawa and Melissa Waters were the participants in the winning shuttle hurdles, while Castillo, Abu Al Hawa and Kaitlyn Millar were the winners in the intermediate hurdles. Calcano, one of the most diverse athletes in recent memory at Kearny, also ran a leg in the 4x200-meter relay, along with Waters, Cassandra Javellanos and Luciana Pina. See KEARNY, next page
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“Yeah, I believed it,” Veloso said. “I told my team that we could do it.” Continued from Page 13 Junior Gianna Nigro was also a key contributor in the Diana DeSousa and Rachelle distance races. Del Rosario combined to win “She had a lot to do with it,” the javelin relay. Del Rosario Perez said. “Her and Nicole also competed in the shot put put all of the distance relays relay that placed second and together.” also threw the discus in the Fellow senior Kelly Bryan Kards’ discus relay. was also ecstatic to be able to “She was just great,” Perez capture the county crown. said. “It’s a good feeling,” Bryan Another major contributor said. “It’s nice to finally have was senior Nicole Veloso. an accomplishment. It meant “She had a huge role,” Perez a lot to finally get it in our last said. “She ran the leadoff leg in chance. We’re usually pretty the distance medley relay that close.” set us up for the rest of the The Kardinals finished day. Nicole ran great.” second in each of the previous Veloso was overjoyed to two county relay championhelp bring the county relay ships by only a handful of title back to Kearny. points. “It feels great,” Veloso said. “We run individually, but it’s “I always wanted to get it. It always being able to work as proves that all the hard work a team together,” Bryan said. we put in was for a good rea“Coach Perez knew that we son. We deserved it.” had it. It was a lot of fun. It When Perez told his team was just so nice to see everybefore the event that they had one so excited. We were able a chance to win, Veloso took to achieve what we wanted.” those words to heart.
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Perez gave credit to Laverde, who has helped change the face of the entire program. “It’s great having her,” Perez said. “Practice-wise, her work ethic pushes the rest of the team. She increases the intensity of the workouts. Her talent creates so many options for you. Whatever relay team she’s on, she gives that team a chance. She makes everyone on the team better.” Veloso agreed. “Maria is a really good motivator,” Veloso said. “She tells us all that pain is temporary and it’s all in our heads. We listen to her and it does work.” Needless to say, it was a great day for the Kearny girls’ track team. “I’m very proud of them,” Perez said. “I’m extremely happy that we won. Going in, I knew that we had the ability to score a lot of points. We’ve been so close in the past and came in second so many times. It’s rewarding to see how happy the girls were in winning.”
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and Kryzanowski could not go. “I’ve always been involved with developing athletes,” Andrews said. “That’s what we have to do here. I have a program derived from one used at USC, developed on agility and speed training. That’s what I bring to the table. I have such an advantage over other coaches. No one will control us.” Almeida is encouraged. “We have a lot of kids that
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Continued from Page 13 personal trainer, as well as a strength and conditioning coach for Elite Performance in Cedar Grove. He also worked with the athletes at Harrison High School and was an assistant coach for the Harrison soccer program under Mike Rusek. Andrews watched a lot of the Kearny football games last season as the Kardinals suffered through a 1-9 campaign, winning the first game and losing the last nine. In fact, the Kards endured the same fate under Kryzanowski, winning the first game and losing nine straight in both campaigns. Last season was particularly painful, as the Kards dropped their last seven games by a combined total of 329-26, including a horrific 64-0 loss at the hands of Union City. So why would Andrews want to take this job? “The reason why is because I believe the kids have the desire to have the ability to be successful,” Andrews said. “I’m the one who can do it. I’ve been through a successful program in college and I know what it’s like. I think we’re going to be successful.” Andrews was thankful that he got the chance to coach the Kards over some impressive other candidates. “I’m impressed they still thought that highly of me,” Andrews said. Kearny athletic director Vin Almeida said that Andrews’ hometown flavor was just a cut above the rest. “I think it was the passion he had for the team and for football,” Almeida said. “I think that had a lot to do with it. You can see the love he has for Kearny football. We’re hoping that energy can filter down to the kids. He had a lot of success both here and at the College of New Jersey. We hope that translates to success here.” Almeida was asked why Andrews was selected over some other renowned coaches. “I think in the final interviews, it came down to being more than just coaching,” Almeida said. “The Board just felt that Steve would be the best fit.” Andrews becomes the ninth head football coach at Kearny since the program was dropped temporarily in 2003.
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this,” Andrews said. “This is the thing that I’ve looked forward to the most in my life. It’s a challenge I’m looking forward to. I want to have a program that the community is proud of. I can’t wait to go to work.” Andrews said that he already has assistant coaches in mind to come in and help the program. He’s more than pumped. He better be.
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Former Kearny High and College of New Jersey football and track standout Stephen Andrews has been named as the new head football coach at his alma mater Kearny.
None of the previous eight lasted for more than two seasons, so Andrews has his work cut out for him. “I think the thing to me that was missing is that the kids were not being trained the right way,” Andrews said. “I can do that. I know football and I know how to train the players. I think I can instill a work ethic. If you can build good men first, get them to give you hard work and effort first, then that’s the first step. Added Andrews, “I think the key is having someone who inspires the kids to want come out and play football. I can train athletes at the highest level, so if I can get the players to come, I can train them to become good football players. I don’t have a magic switch to turn on and make it happen. I think if I can bring everyone together, we have a good chance of succeeding.” Andrews is scheduling a meeting for the players to give them a schedule for when they will begin physical training for the upcoming season. Andrews also plans on meeting with the organizers and coaches in the Generals youth football program, where he got his start. “I think the most important aspect of a good high school program is a good feeder program,” Andrews said. “I have a good relationship with the Generals. That’s where it starts, working together. We need to build that enthusiasm for football throughout the whole town.” Andrews feels he’s the one who can do that, going to a place where good football people like Rich Howell (twice), Occhipinti, Oscar Guerrero, Pete Llaneza, Nick Edwards
care about football,” Almeida said. “We have put together a plan to recruit kids in the school to try to build a foundation for winning football. It’s not going to be easy. We need a concrete plan moving forward, not just wishing it’s going to happen.” Andrews is more than excited. “I can’t even begin to describe how excited I am for
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Kindergarten Packets for School Year 2018-2019 will be available for pick-up at The Transition Meeting being held on May 9, 2018 at Harrison High School, 401 Kingsland Ave., Harrison, NJ 07029 at 7:00PM Registration will begin May 21, 2018 by Appointment only.
PLACE: Residency Office, 620 North Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. Monday through Thursday, May 21 to June 8, 2018 Time: 9:00AM – 12:00 Noon and 1:00PM – 4:00PM All Pre School 4 Parents are invited to attend. Registrants for full day Kindergarten classes must be 5 years old on or before October 1, 2018. All children must register for the Lincoln School Full Day Kindergarten Program. (Enrollment in pre- school programs in 2017-2018 does not guarantee registration.) Before your registration application is accepted, parents must comply with the following regulations: # 1 Go to the District Residency Office at 620 North Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. to pick up a Registration Packet. The following items are required for the Residency Approval letter:
• For Renters/Tenants: Landlord Letter for all persons who rent. (This form is available at the Residency Office). This form must be signed and notarized by the landlord. • For Homeowners: Homeowners, THAT RESIDE IN HARRISON, must produce a deed or tax bill from the town of Harrison or mortgage papers for that property. The following forms of documentation may demonstrate a student’s eligibility for enrollment in the district: • PSE&G bill, telephone bill, cable bill, paycheck stub, bank statement with CURRENT ADDRESS • Property tax bills, deeds, contracts of sale, leases, mortgages, signed letters from landlords and other evidence of property ownership, tenancy or residency • Voter registrations, licenses, permits, financial account information, utility bills, delivery receipts, and other evidence of personal attachment to a particular location • Court orders, State agency agreements and other evidence of court or agency placements or directives • Receipts, bills, cancelled checks and other evidence of expenditures demonstrating personal attachment to a particular location, or, where applicable, to support of the student INCOMPLETE REGISTRATION PACKETS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. # 2 Please make sure your packet contains the following: • Child’s original birth certificate and health records-indicating the child’s immunization history. (see below for minimum health requirements) • Parent’s identification (Driver’s license or passport, or some form of government identification). • Custody papers (if parents are divorced or person is not parent, but has legal custody of student). Minimum Health Requirements 1. D.P.T.(Diphtheria Pertussis –Tetanus) 4 doses, with one dose given after the child’s fourth birthday or any 5 does 2. Polio – 3 doses, with one dose given after the child’s fourth birthday or any 4 doses 3. M.M.R. ( Measles – Mumps – Rubella) 2 doses given after the child’s first birthday 4. Hepatitis B- 3 doses at least 6 months between 1st and 3rd dose (if not 4th dose must be given) 5. Varicella – 1 dose 6. A physical is required (if the child was in pre-school a copy of that physical may be used). YOU MUST HAVE ALL THE ABOVE INFORMATION OR YOUR REGISTRATION PACKET WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
NO SHOTS / NO SCHOOL The above dates are for 5 year olds only. Pre- School Handicapped Program Harrison- Residents of Harrison should be advised that there are programs for the pre-school handicapped, age’s three to five. If a parent feels that a child has a special problem they should contact the office of Special Services at 973-483-2128.
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Harrison’s Ortiz rebounds from elbow injury, produces in clutch By Jim Hague ogsmar@aol.com
When the 2018 high school baseball season began, Julio Ortiz found himself in a peculiar predicament. The Harrison High School senior, known for being the ace of the Blue Tide baseball pitching staff for each of the previous two seasons, was unable to pitch this season due to a strained UCL ligament in his elbow. A tear of such ligament would require major reconstructive surgery and Ortiz would have been forced to miss his entire senior season. So a strain wasn’t as severe, but it meant one thing. Ortiz
was not going to be able to pitch until the ligament healed properly. “It was a little frustrating,” Ortiz said. “I wanted to be able to help the team.” “We are looking to get him back,” said Harrison head coach Jairo Mendez. Ortiz might not have been able to take the mound for the Blue Tide, but the injury didn’t mean he couldn’t play. Ortiz manned his position in centerfield and was set to continue his place as the No. 3 hitter in the powerful Blue Tide lineup. “I knew I could play the field and I was able to throw from the outfield,” Ortiz said.
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“It was just best to stay away from pitching for now. I want to come back, but I thought I was always able to do more at the plate.” As the season began, Ortiz was not able to hit the way he normally does. After all, Ortiz hit a robust .435 with four
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leadoff spot. He had three hits, including a home run, and scored three runs in a win over Dickinson. He also had two hits in two games and has stolen two bases in each of the last four contests. He’s had nine hits in his last 18 at-bats, an even .500 during that span. With a 4-2 win over Linden Saturday, the Blue Tide has improved to a 5-5 record. For his efforts, Ortiz has been selected as The Observer Athlete of the Week for the past week. Mendez loves what Ortiz is bringing to the table lately. “He’s hitting the ball real well now and making more solid contact,” Mendez said. “With the warm weather coming, we just hope it continues and maybe even better. He’s a very strong kid. During his offseason workouts, he was a maniac. He puts in the hard work and it obviously shows.” Ortiz spent most of the offseason working and training at Bierman’s Dojo in Wayne, under the guidance of former Pittsburgh Pirates organization player Mike Fransoso, who played at the University of Maine and was recently with the Rockland Boulders of independent baseball. “I knew that some major leaguers have gone there,” Ortiz said. “So I wanted to train with the best. I worked on my mechanics, getting the barrel of the bat out and staying back. I’ve been able to drive the ball into the gaps.” Ortiz was asked about the workouts. “They’re pretty intense,” Ortiz said. “I go there about six, maybe seven times a week. It’s definitely worth it. I absolutely feel better. I
feel like I’m hitting the ball very hard. The increased bat speed has helped. I worked very hard this offseason, harder than ever. It’s good to see the results. I do everything there, running, hitting, throwing, weight training.” Mendez has definitely seen the improvement. “He eats and sleeps baseball,” Mendez said. “He loves the game. It’s all he does. He goes to camps, clinics and trains. The main thing is that he stays healthy. He’s the type of player that the others feed off him.” “I’m a lot more focused from now on,” Ortiz said. “It’s my senior year. I want to make it the most successful year we’ve had. I want to play with my teammates and win as a team. I love playing the outfield. I take the position very seriously. I try to cover as much ground as I can.” Mendez said that Ortiz’s play in centerfield sometimes gets overlooked. “But he made a play (against Linden) where he had to run about 20 yards to get to the ball and make the catch,” Mendez said. “He laid out and caught it. It was a great play.” The Blue Tide has a solid outfield pair in Dustin Huseinovic in left and Ortiz in center. “It’s great to have the two of them out there,” Mendez said. When Ortiz was a youngster, he was involved in martial arts, but then got into boxing workouts with his father, also named Julio. “My Dad knows a lot about boxing,” Ortiz said. “It’s good to train with him.” Ortiz first committed to St. Peter’s University, but has
now decided to attend Lehigh Carbon Community College, a top-ranked junior college in Schnecksville, Pa. Ortiz hopes to become a commercial pilot someday and Lehigh Carbon offers that program. “I love traveling and I want to help people,” Ortiz said of becoming a pilot. “I also loved geography as a kid.” Mendez is glad to have Ortiz in whatever capacity he has. “He’s a veteran guy,” Mendez said. “He’s been with us for all four years. He’s doing what I expected of him.” And as for pitching? “We hope to get him back on the hill,” said Mendez, a former pitcher in his days at Kearny High and later Montclair State. “We’ve had others who stepped up so far.” But no one who won six games as a sophomore and four more last year as a junior. “I’m not dwelling on it,” Ortiz said. “I want to get back to pitching, but the elbow is holding me back. We’re getting close, so we’ll see.”
Kearny High Project Graduation hosts its annual Volleyball Tournament Friday, April 27, at the High School. Project Graduation is a non-profit that raises money to provide a safe, drug- and alcohol-free evening for graduating seniors. The activities take place all-night. Transportation, the location and activities are provided by funds raised throughout the year. Each year, teachers, the senior class, DPW, Kearny Fire Department, Kearny Police Department and Kearny Board of Education employees compete against each
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KPD: Wanna go to jail? Take the bridge KEARNY — Folks who live in the quiet, pretty neighborhood around North Midland Avenue are well aware of a problem in their midst: the no-longer-operative railroad bridge over the Passaic River. Although fenced off and clearly posted with “No Trespassing” signs, it is still used, usually by people visiting Newark for nefarious purposes. At 7:54 a.m. last Thursday, April 19, KPD Officers Kyle Plaugic and Joshua Lopez saw a man — leaning on a cane while walking across the rickety span. When he exited on the Kearny side, they arrested him on a charge of defiant trespass, and, police said, found him to be in possession of 14 bags of heroin (stamped “Tom&Jerry”). Police said Domingo Armental, 45, of Kearny, was also charged with possession of CDS, possession with intent to use, and hindering apprehension, for allegedly giving a false name when initially stopped. In addition, police said he was found to have two $500 (full) Kearny warrants — one for possession of CDS, one for driving while revoked. He was booked at headquarters and sent to the Hudson County Jail. • • •
Other recent reports from the Kearny police blotter included the following: April 14 Officer Ryan Stickno, on patrol at Oakwood and Kearny avenues, at 3:15 a.m., recognized a female pedestrian as someone who had a $600 (full) Newark warrant for driving while suspended, police said. In a search incident to the arrest of Allison Gaynor, 24, of Kearny, Stickno and back-up Officer David Bush reportedly found her to be in possession of nine folds of heroin — five stamped “Equalizer,” and one each stamped “Fireball,” “Game Over,” “Frank Lucas” (Wikipedia says he had once been a drug kingpin) and “Interstate 46.” Police said Gaynor also had five prescription pills, not in their bottle; a partially burnt glass pipe; a large Ziploc bag with pot; a handrolled cigarette and a tourniquet armband. She was charged with drug/paraphernalia possession and held for transport to the county jail. • • • Another county jail guest-to-be was Maurice McDaniels, 52, of Newark, arrested at 5:03 p.m. for allegedly shoplifting at ShopRite, where
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Continued from Page 2 with The New York Times, Majok – a Polish immigrant – talked about her upbringing in Kearny and the hardscrabble life of her family and inner circle, referring to her mother’s prior work experience in factories now abandoned. “Everybody I grew up with is pretty much an immigrant and [their parents were] mostly single moms. I started learning English from watching ‘Mister Rogers,’ because he enunciates so well,” Majok told the Times.
security said he was seen concealing steaks in his pants. (You read that correctly.) When taken into custody by Officers Lopez and Richard Pawlowski, he was allegedly found to have a hypodermic needle and a glass CDS pipe, so he was additionally charged with those offenses — as well as on two $500 Newark warrants and one, also $500, from East Orange. • • • At 8 p.m., Officer Thomas Bannon responded to a Beech Street apartment on the report of the theft of a package that had been delivered from Amazon. With help from the building security videos, police said, the suspect was identified as a pizza delivery man. Bannon interviewed the pizza recipient (who was not the theft victim), and she provided the name of the Belleville pizzeria whence came the pie and the cell phone number of the deliverer. Bannon and Officer Jason Ward went to Belleville, obtained the name of the suspect, located him — and, police said, he admitted he still had the package in the car. Joseph Santos, 34, of Kearny, was charged See KPD, Page 25
Majok, now 32 and a Manhattan resident, said she was just 5 the first time she came to the U.S. and remembered “going back and forth … because of visa issues. My mother was always saying that we were going on vacation.” In “Ironbound,” the playwright said she wanted to tackle the immigrant’s plight and explode the “horrible caricatures of what immigrants and poor people are. Writing from that perspective, you’re constantly having to explain what living in that body is.” A consideration of “socioeconomics” should be essential to understanding much of the immigrant’s experience, she said.
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Barone’s cooking up a storm at KHS By Ron Leir rleir@theobserver.com KEARNY – Kearny High School chef Matt Barone goes west next month. The weekend of May 1719, he will be representing the Garden State at the N.J. Educational Foundation’s 2018 National ProStart Educator of the Year Excellence Awards event in Chicago. ProStart, the educational arm of the N.J. Restaurant & Hospitality Association, works with 18 local school districts to grow their culinary arts programs. Nationally, ProStart operates in 44 states, plus Puerto Rico and Guam. In concert with the recent physical upgrading of the high school cafeteria setting, ProStart has credited Barone with expanding the school’s culinary arts program to two years, partnering with local eateries to create student internships and planting the seeds for a baking and pastry program. Currently, Barone said, “we’re the only culinary program in the state that has mandated internships as part of the program.” Now in its third full school year, the KHS Culinary Arts “started small,” Barone said, essentially as a pilot program with just four seniors. In the summer of 2015, Barone recalled, “My wife Jessica (also a culinary instructor) and I walked up and down Kearny Avenue trying to recruit local restaurants to participate. Initially, we got a lot of ‘no’s,’ but once we walked them through the expectations of the program, the fact they were getting free labor for their business,” several were sold on the concept, he said. By the 2016-17 school year, building on the success of the initial four internships, “we changed a lot of ‘maybes’ to ‘yeses,’’’ Barone said, and the pro-
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gram expanded to a dozen participants. This school year, with the program moving to a new space because of construction, enrollment fell to eight. “Why that happened is beyond my pay grade,” Barone said. Still, instead of having to search out area food service places, “now we have a handful of businesses reaching out to us” to participate, he said. As the program is now structured, a student initially takes a half-year introductory basic culinary course, focusing on food safety and sanitation and kitchen skills involving baking and sautéing, applying fundamental recipes, working in teams. In the advanced (Culinary 1 & 2) courses, “we dive into details, focusing on classics — all cooking is based on French technique — and we study the history of food,” Barone said. Along the way, students acquire “serv-safe” certification as a food handler/ manager. For their senior year, students are required to complete 400 hours of class work (two days or four and a half hours total per week) combined with an unpaid, on-the-job internship (three days, at least 90 minutes per day). Barone is required to verify that each workplace conforms
to state child labor safety rules. Students following that minimum schedule often find themselves short of the 400-hour total “but they are responsible for making up the difference,” Barone said, so they, typically, put in extra hours at the workplace. By successfully achieving that goal, students qualify for a ProStart “Certificate of Achievement” that, in turn, makes them eligible for a scholarship to a college-level culinary school. KHS has developed articulations with six culinary schools. Seniors Andrew Olivera and Joe Restrepo have already been accepted to two such institutions: Olivera, to Culinary Institute of America, and Restrepo, to Johnson & Wales. Olivera, who interned at two local eateries, hopes one day to own his own restaurant while Restrepo, who currently works as a line cook at a local Scottish restaurant, aspires to operate a food truck and branch out afterward. During their internships, a workplace owner and/ or representative serves as the student’s mentor, who consults with Barone on the student’s progress. Barone said the “vast majority” of his students “end up getting offered jobs,” typically starting with positions “in the back of the house,” as dishwashers, prep cooks, etc. Nina Bernavon, a June 2017 alumna who went to a culinary college, is working in one of the kitchens at Walt Disney World in Florida. Looking ahead to the fall term, meanwhile, Barone anticipates revitalizing the curriculum to accommodate students baking sweets for purchase by the public outside of café hours and developing recipes/creating menus for “grab-and-go” meal purchases by teachers.
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Jason W. Wetmore Jason W. Wetmore passed away on April 17, 2018. He was 41. Born in Belleville, he lived many years in Kearny and in Caldwell the past eight years. Visiting was on Sunday, April 22, 2018, at the Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. Mass was April 23 at St. Stephen’s Church, Kearny, and burial followed at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Jason was the cherished husband of Leah (DiDomenico) and beloved son of Howard Wetmore and Mary McMahon Demnicki and stepson of Tom Demnicki. Brother of Deanna Wetmore, TJ Demnicki and Anthony Wetmore, he is also survived by his niece and goddaughter Summer and his Uncle Willie McMahon along with many other loving family members and friends. Although Jason died so young and suddenly he lives on through his loving, selfless donation to the Sharing Network. His life will continue, by saving the lives of many other people in need of transplant. If you prefer a memorial contribution to flowers, kindly consider www.donatelife.net. Florence Dow Florence Dow, of Kearny, passed away April
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Primary issues resolved HARRISON — We’re still more than a month away from the June 5 primary election here that pits candidates led by Mayor James Fife against candidates led by Councilman Anselmo Millan — both are seeking the Democratic nomination for mayor — and what could have gotten very ugly in court, didn’t, as both sides were able to come to an agreement before appearing before Judge Mary Costello. Here’s what happened. John Pinho, an attorney representing the Millan camp, filed suit in Superior Court of New Jersey — Law Division, Hudson County — after Town Attorney/Town Clerk Paul Zarbetski affirmed a claim made by Councilman James Doran, in his capacity as chairman of the Harrison Democratic Party, that one of Millan’s
council candidates — Ana Goya — was not eligible to run. Doran claimed Goya’s place of residence disqualified her as a candidate for Fourth Ward councilwoman. In a letter to Zarbetski, Doran wrote that Goya, who lists her residency at 420 Hamilton St., in the Fourth Ward, actually lived at 9 Patterson St., which falls in the Third Ward. In the same letter, Doran challenged the validity of the candidacy of Henry Parales, based “on residency, party status and personal legal issues.” The specifics of Parales’ residency, party status and personal legal issues were not listed. Zarbetsky affirmed one of Doran’s claim — and as such, initially removed Goya from the June 5 ballot, claim-
ing she did not meet residency requirements (living in the ward for which she was running for a full year.) Conversely, Millan’s camp claimed Ellen Mendoza, known prior as Ellen Caruso, was ineligible to run for Second Ward councilwoman — the seat currently occupied by Millan — because she wasn’t a registered Democrat. Pinho challenged Mendoza’s candidacy in a letter to Zarbetski dated April 6. Ultimately, both camps relented — and by agreement and order of Costello — both Goya and Mendoza will appear on the June 5 ballot. Now it didn’t end there. Both camps challenged the validity of several county committee candidates, but that was ultimately resolved amicably. — Kevin Canessa
Raddatz to speak at HCCC ABC News’ Global Affairs Correspondent and Co-Anchor of ABC’s “This Week Martha Raddatz” will share firsthand accounts of her career during an appearance at the next Hudson County Community College lecture. The free event takes place Wednesday, May 2, at noon at the college’s Culinary Conference Center, 161 Newkirk St., Jersey City — just two blocks from the Journal Square Transportation Center. Tickets are required and may be obtained at www.hccc.edu/tickets. Raddatz’s career includes providing coverage from the Pentagon, the State Department and the White House, as well as from Africa,
Europe, Asia, the former Soviet Union, the Philippines, Haiti, Yemen, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bosnia, Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Turkey, India, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. A veteran foreignpolicy and conflict-zone reporter, Raddatz’s news experience features exclusive coverage, which is also detailed in her best-selling book, “The Long Road Home: A Story of War and Family,” a memoir about the Sadr City, Iraq, ambush in 2004 that turned the U.S. mission from peacekeeping to fighting insurgents. Raddatz also covered a combat mission in an F-15 fighter jet over Afghanistan in 2004. Other exclusives include
her reporting on the U.S. air strike resulting in the death of former al-Qaeda leader Abu Musab alZarqawi in 2006 and the raid that killed Osama bin Laden in 2011. Additionally, her work as a moderator in political debates has been praised for her pointed questions and assertive control over conversations on domestic and global issues. In 2012, she moderated the only Vice Presidential debate between U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan and Vice President Joseph Biden. During the 2016 election, Raddatz comoderated Democratic and Republican primary presidential debates, as well a presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.
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Continued from Page 1 rine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Fred W. Stockham, who gave his life to save his comrades during the Battle of Belleau Wood in France in June 1918. Belleau Wood (also known as Bois-de-Belleau) has gone down in history as one of the fiercest battles of the Great War — a conflict defined by savagery and incomprehensible casualty figures. At Belleau, near the Marne River, American, French and British forces faced off against troops from five German divisions. The Allies confronted not only rifle fire and artillery, but also one of the enemy’s favorite weapons — mustard gas. It would blind you and scar the body and burn out your lungs — and kill. As described in an article on the U.S. Navy’s Sealift Command website: “Under intense enemy bombardment, Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Fred W. Stockham noticed that a wounded comrade’s gas mask had been shredded by shrapnel. Without hesitation, he removed his own mask and placed it on the young man’s face, fully knowing it would cost him his own life. “Stockham directed and assisted in the evacuation of the wounded without a gas mask until he collapsed from the horrific effects of the chemical weapon. He died in agony a few days later.” The article also quoted Stockham’s company commander 2nd Lt. Clifton B. Cates, USMC, who said of the gunnery sergeant: “No man
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has ever displayed greater heroism or courage and showed more utter contempt of personal danger.” Years later Cates — who went on to become Commandant of the Marine Corps — reportedly authored a magazine article about Stockham, titled “The Bravest Man I Ever Knew.” Cates also formally recommended Stockham for the Medal of Honor. Somehow — one of life’s mysteries — the recommendation never went through. It wasn’t until the 1930s that Cates became aware of this and wrote another citation, including testimony from the men who had served with Stockham. Finally, in December 1939, by order of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the hero was posthumously awarded the nation’s highest military decoration. The Medal Citation reads: “Fred W. Stockham, Gunnery Sergeant, 96th Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Regiment, United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy in Bois-deBelleau, France, on the night of
June 13-14, 1918. “During an intense enemy bombardment with high explosive and gas shells which wounded or killed many members of the company, Sergeant Stockham, upon noticing that the gas mask of a wounded comrade was shot away, without hesitation, removed his own mask and insisted upon giving it to the wounded man, well knowing that the effects of the gas would be fatal to himself. “Despite the fact that he was without protection of a gas mask, he continued with undaunted courage and valor to direct and assist in the evacuation of the wounded in an area saturated with gas and swept by heavy artillery fire, until he himself collapsed from the effects of the gas, dying as a result thereof a few days later. His courageous conduct undoubtedly saved the lives of many of his wounded comrades and his conspicuous gallantry and spirit of selfsacrifice were a source of great inspiration to all who served with him.” (Oddly enough, it also took decades for Belleville’s other Medal of Honor recipient, Henry Svehla, to be recognized for his heroism. On June 12,
1952, U.S. Army Pvt. First Class Svehla, just 19, was patrolling in Korea when his platoon came under heavy enemy attack. Although seriously wounded by a mortar, he refused medical treatment and continued to lead his men. When an enemy grenade landed among the Americans, Svehla, “without hesitation,” threw himself on the explosive and was killed. His remains have never been found. He was finally posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor in May 2011 by President Barack Obama.) Stockham’s remains had not been lost, and though he was originally buried in France, his body was eventually returned to the U.S. for interment in Hollywood Cemetery in Union. While his final resting place is known, much about his early life is not. He reportedly was born in Detroit in 1881, but was orphaned as a toddler and raised by a foster family. In 1903, he enlisted in the Marine Corps and served in the Philippines and China. He was honorably discharged in 1907, but reenlisted several years later, saw combat in Nicaragua and rose to the rank of sergeant.
another bottle behind him and detected the odor of pot. Police said a search of the vehicle produced a bottle of 15 hydrocodone pills, three bottles of promethazine, three glass vials of marijuana wax, a vaporizer pen with marijuana oil — and $4,660 in cash. Police said the driver, Cory Steward, 29, of Erie, Pa., was charged with possession of Rx drugs, CDS and drug paraphernalia, driving while revoked, failure to surrender a revoked license, having an obstructed windshield and failure to keep right. He was released on summonses. Passenger Jason Medina-Montanez, 24, also of
Erie, was charged with possession of CDS and paraphernalia, but he was held for transfer to the county jail based on his bail-reform scores.
arrest, Decker reportedly was found to have four alprazolam pills. He ended up in the county jail, charged with: possession of heroin, possession of heroin with intent to distribute, intent to distribute within 1,000 feet of a school and 500 feet of a park, possession of Rx drugs and CDS paraphernalia, possession of CDS in a MV — along with the revoked driving offense.
April 17 At 6:08 p.m., Dets. Michael Andrews and Cesar Negron and Officer Timothy Castle stopped a 2007 Ford pickup on Elm Street near Oakwood Avenue knowing that its driver — Ryan Decker, 28, of Kearny — had a revoked license, police said. On the floor of the truck, they allegedly found 49 wax folds of suspected heroin, stamped “#yolo.” And in a search incident to
April 20 At 12:25 a.m., Officers Stickno and Chris Medina stopped a 1995 Honda for running a stop sign at the Belleville Pike and
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Honorably discharged in 1916, he again reenlisted — this time just a week later. When he wasn’t serving as a Leatherneck, Stockham was still facing danger, as a firefighter — first in Detroit and later with the Newark Fire Department, from 1907 to 1912. How many years the hero lived in Belleville is not known, but Belleville Historical Society President Michael Perrone, “with the assistance of the archivist at the N.J. Division of the Newark Public Library,” confirmed that “when he reenlisted in the Marines in 1912, Belleville was his last home.” His address, for at least five years, was 96 Dow St., and he was a parishioner at nearby St. Peter’s Church. Aside from the Medal of Honor, and numerous military citations (including France’s Croix de Guerre), the U.S. continues to honor the Marine. In 1943, the destroyer USS Stockham was launched and served in World War II (earning eight battle stars) and during the Korean War. She was decommissioned in 1957. In 2001, though, another U.S. Navy vessel, the USNS GySgt Fred W. Stockham was put into service as a container ship with the Military Sealift Command. As the Sealift website notes: “Though decades have passed and other wars have been fought, Stockham’s story has been preserved. The men Stockham served with are no longer alive, but generations of Marines later, the Corps has not forgotten one of its own. “ … Stockham the orphan is now Stockham the ship — part of a unique family of ships named for heroes.” Beech Street, detected the odor of pot and found a Ziploc bag of the drug in the car, police said. They also said the passenger emitted his own odor of weed and voluntarily surrendered a pipe and two marijuana cigarettes — one partially smoked. Driver Jeremy Loughran, 23, and passenger Andrew Ramirez, 25 — both of Lyndhurst — were each charged with possession of pot and paraphernalia, and Loughran was also cited for possession of a CDS in a MV and the stop-sign violation. Since they had no warrants, they were released on summonses. — Karen Zautyk
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NA taxpayers will see mininal tax hike
Homeowners with house assessed at $300K will see around $2 jump By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com
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here’s cause to celebrate if you’re a homeowner in North Arlington. The municipal budget (for 2018) proposes just a $2 increase for the average home assessed at $355,000, borough officials said last week. In 2017, the borough reduced taxes by 2.2% and was recognized as one of only 66 towns in the state that lowered property taxes. The average residential property tax bill in New Jersey last year rose by 1.6%, according to the governing body. The average bill went up in 498 municipalities, including 296 where it surpassed the 2% mandated cap. North Arlington’s proposed 2018 budget reflects an increase of
$212,000 or .9%. That translated into a total tax-levy increase of $79,998 or 0.45% Mayor Joseph Bianchi was pleased with the budget. “We promised to invest time and energy looking for new ratables through our North Arlington Renaissance Program,” Bianchi said. “Our redevelopment efforts for new ratables has been the cornerstone to expand our tax base.” Bianchi said the budget is reflective of a 2.3% increase in total-assessed value up to $37,385,200. “We will continue to add to the tax base with redevelopment projects. The homeowners are being rewarded for the second year in a row by our efforts,” Bianchi said. Councilman Mario Karcic,
Canada. A food, wine and single malt scotch connoisseur, Mike was well-versed in history and always enjoyed a heated debate (and usually won). He was also an avid animal lover, especially dogs. He leaves behind his sister Mary Lou Moore, brotherin-law Barry Moore Jr., niece Jennifer Nicole Moore. Son of the late Helen and Charles Wysocki, he was brother of the late John Gregory and Adele Wysocki.
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NORTH ARLINGTON chariman of the council’s budget committee, says the borough worked hard to get the municipal budget and overall finances in a favorable position. He says the progress the borough has made in its whole financial situation over the last three years was challenging. “It has not been easy to get from a policy of deficit spending in previous years ($863,395), significant tax increases and lower bond ratings to a surplus, lower municipal property taxes for homeowners and an upgraded bond rate that will save the borough money overall,” Karcic
A celebration of his life will be conducted at the American Legion Post 99, 314 Belgrove Drive, Kearny, on April 28, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in the name of Michael Wysocki to Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue, 60 Vera Cruz Rd., Reinholds, Pa. 17569 (717484-4799). Patrick C. Ford Patrick C. Ford died April 22, 2018. He was 78. Born in Jersey City, he grew up in Harrison and raised his family in Kearny. After retirement, he moved to Lacey Township, and recently moved to Randolph to live with his daughter. Visiting will be on Friday, April 27, from 4 until 8 p.m. at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. Mass will be celebrated Saturday, April 28, at a time to be scheduled. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Son of the late Allan and Jean Ford, he was the father of Sharon Carfagna (Angelo), Cynthia Ford, Bonie McChesney (Daniel), Elaine Doran (James), Michael Ford (Patricia) and Allan Ford (Donna). Brother of Catherine Lowe (David), the late
said. “North Arlington now has generated a surplus over the last three years.” Borough Administrator Stephen LoIacono says the borough could have avoided any tax increase and probably could have had a tax reduction for a second-straight year if the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority had given the municipality its proper amount due under its tax-sharing formula. “Last year, we had to take $500,000 from surplus because the New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority (formerly the Meadowlands Commission) did not pay us the amount, which was due to North Arlington, under the law,” LoIacono said. “It’s a shame that we had to experience this problem for the second year.”
George Ford (Sara), Marilyn McGowan and Jane Murphy (Thomas). Also surviving are his grandchildren, Blaine, Derek, James, Travis, Christopher, Cheyenne, Elizabeth Ann, Jason, Taylor, A.J., Damien, “Sir” William, Emily, Lexi and Derek (Maggie). Patrick was happily awaiting the birth of his first greatgrandchild. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to the charity of your choice. Lucy Micchelli Lucy Micchelli, (nee Attanasio), 96, passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at Clara Maass Medical Center, Belleville. The funeral will be from the Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Home, 585 Belgrove Drive, Kearny, on Wednesday, April 25, beginning at 9 a.m. A funeral Mass will be offered in St. Cecilia Church, Kearny, at 10 a.m. Entombment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Relatives and friends are invited to visit at the funeral home on Tuesday, April 24, 2018, from 4 to 8 p.m. Mrs. Micchelli was born and raised in Newark. She moved to Kearny in 1958. She was a bookkeeper at Security National Bank in
Newark from 1978 until 1989. Lucy is survived by her children, Luanne Vigna, Maryanne Conte and her husband, Andrew, Mario R. Micchelli and his wife, Candace and William L. Micchelli and his wife, Raquel. She also leaves behind her grandchildren, Cara and Amy Conte, Melanie Micchelli and Alexander and Rebecca Vigna. She was predeceased by her husband, Mario R. Micchelli, in 2011. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Meals on Wheels c/o Kearny Department of Public Health, 645 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, NJ 07032. Delia M. Agnellini Delia M. Agnellini, of Kearny, died on April 13, 2018. She was 56. A funeral service was held at the Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Ave., Harrison, on Friday, April 20. Her cremation was private. Delia is survived by her devoted husband Michael Agnellini, her loving children Jenny and Carly Girl and her cherished grandchildren Mikey and Gio. To send condolences to her family, please visit www. mulliganfh.com.
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