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Pulaski Skyway is truly reopening July 2
Date marks first time since 2014 that roadway will be available in both directions By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com
KEARNY — This is not a joke. Nor is it fake news. The Pulaski Skyway rehabilitation project is coming to a close in just a few days. The New Jersey Department of
Transportation (NJDOT) announced last week that northbound lanes on the Skyway are scheduled to reopen Monday, July 2, returning two-way traffic to the iconic span for the first time since 2014 and as such, marking a major milestone in a $1 billion rehabilitation project.
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PLEASING PICNIC Rainy weather doesn’t dampen spirits of partying senior citizens By Ryan Ribeiro ryan@theobserver.com
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It may have rained, but that didn’t stop scores of Kearny’s senior citizens from having a blast at the town’s annual picnic last week at the Doyle Pavilion at Riverbank Park.
HE 28TH ANNUAL picnic for senior citizen residents in Kearny took place at Riverside Park on Passaic Avenue on Wednesday, June 13. A town favorite for nearly three decades, the seniors did not let the poor weather affect their chance to dance to music, enter to win the many raffle prizes, or enjoy some free food. Most enjoy that, but every senior had the same answer when it came to why they attend the picnic.
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DeGise recommends Open Space grants for West Hudson
Freeholder approval likely to come sometime in September By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com
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oth Harrison and Kearny will receive a big chunk of $6.8 million in recommendations from the Hudson County Open Space trust to increase and improve parks and open space and preserve historic sites throughout the county, Hudson County Executive Tom DeGise announced last week. If the Board of Chosen Freeholders approves DeGise’s recommendations — that could happen in September — Kearny will receive $500,000 to use toward improvements to the Gunnel Oval.
Harrison would receive $450,000 for the Cape May Street Waterfront Park & Walkway project.
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DeGise’s recommendations, based on the annual evaluation of applications conducted by the Open Space & Historic Preservation Trust Advisory Board, will now go to the Board of Chosen Freeholders for a public hearing and eventual vote in the fall.
space and restore our history from Bayonne to North Bergen, Hoboken to Harrison and everywhere in between. This year, we build on that success with a set of excellent funding candidates that will help improve the quality of life for residents for years to come.”
“At the start of this administration, Hudson County was the only one of New Jersey’s 21 counties that did not have an Open Space Trust,” DeGise said. “Today, 14 years later, the trust has helped build parks, secure open
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Kearny annual Farmer’s Market kicks off June 21 It’s time to get your fruits and veggies on! The Kearny Farmer’s Market opens for the season Thursday, June 21, on Garfield Avenue between Kearny Avenue and Chestnut Street, adjacent to the Kearny Public Library, from noon to 6 p.m. Shoppers may enjoy “Jersey Fresh” produce, such as just-picked strawberries and blueberries, honey, specialty cookies, breads, herbs and flowers. Also during the market year, shoppers will receive a free, earth-friendly reusable canvas shopping bag — while supplies last — with a purchase of $10 or more at any individual vendor. In July and August, a $1 discount coupon will be available to customers who spend $10 or more at any individual vendor. (The coupons will be distributed through an insert in The Observer.) All of the giveaways are courtesy of the Kearny Urban Enterprise Zone. Senior citizen vouchers are available at the Kearny Health Department, 645 Kearny Ave. Seniors who often live on tight budgets are enjoying fresh produce through the Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program with $20 vouchers provided by NJWIC over the course of the season. Most Thursdays during the farmer’s market season, the Kearny Public Library will host Garden Thursdays, featuring live musical entertainment in the library garden. On opening day,
where neighbors meet and stop to chat. The market manager, meanwhile, uses the afternoons to distribute information from the Kearny Health and Recreation departments and the Department of Public Works. Mayor Alberto G. Santos urged residents to support the farmer’s market. “There’s such a great variety and freshness of fruits and vegetables, as well as breads and cheeses. You will not be disappointed,” Santos said. The farmer’s market takes place every Thursday from June 21 through October, noon to 6 p.m. — Kevin Canessa the library will feature an outdoor concert. “We are really proud of the popularity of the Kearny Farmers Market. We expect that this 13th season will be even better than before,” said Fourth Ward Councilwoman Susan McCurrie, who was instrumental in bringing the farmer’s market to Kearny more than a decade ago. “Where else can you shop Jersey Fresh fruits and vegetables, receive a free canvas bag and listen to wonderful live music?” The market has already proven to be a plus for Kearny’s business district, KUEZ John Peneda says. It attracts residents and local employees to the downtown area where they not only shop at the farm stands, but also patronize other local businesses and eateries. It is also a social center,
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KPD: In tribute to George Carlin By Karen Zautyk kzautyk@theobserver.com
One of the reports from this week’s Kearny police blotter instantly brought to mind a supremely rational question the brilliant comedian George Carlin once posed, and which has yet to be satisfactorily answered. “Why,” he asked, “do we
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Passaic avenues at 10:07 p.m. when a gray Ford in front of him abruptly stopped — at a green traffic light -- forcing him to slam on his brakes and nearly causing a chainreaction crash with the vehicles behind him. The gray Ford then made a left turn. Police said a check of the Ford’s registration showed the owner’s license was suspended and he was wanted by the Burlington County Sheriff’s Office. Medina stopped the vehicle and found the owner, Haliru Gusau, 61, of Kenilworth, was its driver. Gusau was charged with driving with a suspended license and failure to surrender that license and was sent to the Hudson County Jail pending pickup by Burlington County officers. June 9 At 3:13 a.m., Officers Stickno and Williams were patrolling Routes 1&9 when they reported a silver Acura with a broken tail-light changing lanes rapidly without signaling and nearly striking other vehicles. When the officers activated their lights and sirens, police said the driver stopped in the right lane of travel on the Lincoln Highway Bridge and ignored commands to pull over onto the shoulder beyond the span. That driver, Rony Santana, 29, of Jersey City, then presented the cops with a registration card, but no proof of insurance, and a driver’s license for his passenger, police said. The KPD was backed up by a Hudson County Sheriff’s officer, who administered field sobriety tests that Santana reportedly failed to pass. He was arrested and charged on summonses with DWI, refusal to submit to breath testing, being an unlicensed driver, failure to signal, careless driving, tailgating, unsafe lane changes, open container of alcohol in an MV, obstruction of windshield (many hanging air fresheners), maintenance of lamps and driving an
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Continued from previous page uninsured vehicle. *** At 10:05 p.m., Officers Stickno, Harold Azurdia and Anthony Oliveira and Capt. David Feldhan set up a perimeter around Kearny Christian Academy on Highland Avenue on a report that people had broken into the school. Police said the officers found three boys leaving the building, carrying drum sticks and a football. The trio — a 12-year-old from Elizabeth, a 14-year-old and a 13-year-old, both from Kearny — reportedly told officers they were exploring. The boys, who do not attend the school, were taken into custody and later released to
their parents with juvenile charges pending for burglary, theft and conspiracy. June 11 Dets. Michael Andrews and Cesar Negron and Officer David Bush were on patrol at Highland Avenue and Afton Street at 10:14 p.m., when, police said, they observed Jose Sanchez, 21, of Kearny, standing next to a minivan with his “penis exposed.” Sanchez then reportedly urinated on the vehicle in view of a group of pedestrians. After conducting his business, he was charged on a summons with lewdness, criminal mischief and urinating in public. Police said the minivan was not his.
(full bail); Lyndhurst, $350 (full), and Egg Harbor, $300 (full). He was sent to the county jail on a warrant charging possession of pot/ paraphernalia.
June 13 At 6:08 p.m., Det. Andrews was driving an unmarked vehicle on Schuyler Avenue near Laurel Avenue when he reportedly observed Richard Young Jr., 36, of Lyndhurst, sitting in front of a business handrolling a marijuana cigar. When Young was arrested, police said, he was found to possess a backpack containing a plastic bag and jar of marijuana and to be wanted on three warrants: Riverdale, $2,500
June 14 Officer Williams, on patrol at 2:03 a.m., observed two people in the firstbase dugout of the Little League field on Belgrove Drive, where she and backup Officer Azurdia then encountered Anthony Booker, 31, of Newark, and Kimberly Silva, 22, of
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Kearny, police said. Police said Booker was found to have a Kearny warrant and a Newark warrant (each $500, full bail) — along with a bag of marijuana in his pocket. He was sent to the county jail on charges of possession of pot/paraphernalia and a summons for violating the town ordinance regarding park closing hours. Silva was released from the scene with a summons charging the same ordinance violation.
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JC Mayor Fulop won’t be charged after he allegedly shoved Kearny police officer: King By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop owes the rookie Kearny police officer he shoved last week an apology, Kearny Mayor Alberto G. Santos told The Observer last week. And, despite the shove, Fulop will not face criminal charges, according to Kearny Police Chief George King. This all stems from an incident Santos says occurred Tuesday night, June 12, at Kearny High School, at a contentious meeting of the Democratic County Committee to pick the party’s chairperson for the next term. Santos says Fulop, an ally of Union City Mayor Brian Stack who was running for the top seat — Stack lost to County Executive Tom DeGise’s daughter, Amy DeGise — was trying to make his way into a room that had
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POLICE BEAT Someone stole $7K in construction equipment On Monday, June 11, unknown suspects reportedly burglarized a construction trailer overnight. The trailer was parked inside a construction site on Harrison Avenue. Suspects pried off a metal bracket and forced entry and removed over $7,000 worth of commercial construction equipment. My bike’s gone, victim tells police Officers responded to the PATH station on June 13, on a report of a stolen bicycle. The victim had locked the bike, valued at $250, to the bike rack at that location on June 11 with a standard chain lock. The theft is under investigation as HPD awaits CCTV video from PATH. Beep at me again and I’ll cut your throat, road rager says On Wednesday, June 13, officers were flagged down at the Bergen Mall by a motorist who had just been threatened in a road rage incident. The motorist, a Newark woman, 22, says she was driving on Bergen Street toward Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard when a Cadillac Escalade exited the Bergen Street lot, almost striking her vehicle. She began beeping her horn as they approached the red light. When both vehicles stopped, a Latino man exited the vehicle holding a knife and said:
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For whatever reason, I woke up at 4 a.m., on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 — just over a year ago. One of the first things I did was tune into Sky News from England on its live YouTube channel. I wanted to find out the latest with Prime Minister Theresa May — and whether she’d continue on as PM following the U.K’s recent general election. Staring right back at me, on Sky, wasn’t May. It was, instead, a massive, 24-story residential tower, the Grenfell (they call these properties estates) whose entire 220-foot high façade was covered in flames. Days later, it’s still quite hard to fathom the sheer absurdity of this fire. This was a high-rise building. This isn’t supposed to happen to apartment towers. The codes that govern these buildings are so strict, something like this simply shouldn’t happen. But it was happening. And perhaps most disturbing — many people who are unaccounted for were reportedly told to return to their flats to shelter in place rather than trying to make an escape from the one and only staircase in the entire building. Think about that for a moment. This high-rise building had one — one — stairwell. One. I can’t help but wonder — and wait in anticipation to find out — whether the return to shelter in place commands cost lives. Some 79 human lives were lost — and many more are feared dead. In the coming months, we’ll find out how this happened. We’ll find
out how a tower of flats could be completely destroyed. We’ll find out how it could happen in a city that has some of the strictest building codes of anywhere in the world. Whatever the cause, we can only hope changes come from this awful incident. And if ever there were any doubt about the kind of dangers firefighters face whenever they go to work, let this serve as a reminder. Hundreds of firefighters from the London Fire Brigade were on scene for this blaze. Reports say 45 different companies were there. And somehow —thankfully — every one of them survived. Given the conditions, this is nothing short of a miracle in itself. Now I watched all of this happening in London until around 8 a.m. Then, suddenly, the news cycle shifted exponentially — unfathomably. It was around this time word came that a member of the House of Representatives, Steve Scalise, R-La., was shot in the hip at a base-
ball practice in Alexandria, Va., and that several others, including two from the Capitol police, were also shot. Turns out the shooter, whose name we will not use, asked a Florida Congressman, also at the practice, whether the guys on the field were Democrats or Republicans. When he responded, “it’s Republicans,” just moments later, shots rang out. This was one of the most stunning attacks since two years ago in Orlando. And despite knowing it was carried out by a very disturbed man, we can only hope that, as Congress did that day, the entire nation finally starts to come together for the betterment of the country. “An attack on one of us is an attack on all of us,” Speaker of the House Paul D. Ryan Jr., R-Wisc., said following the attacks. Here’s also hoping we don’t have another day like June 14, 2017 anytime soon. The preceding column is a repring from one year ago.
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Resident scammed by eBay buyer: NPD By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com
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resident is out $3,250+ after falling victim to an eBay scam on June 11, the Nutley Police Department says. The victim came to NPD Headquarters on Chestnut Street to report he had put an item up for sale on the online marketplace website and then thought he found a buyer. That person sent a check for the item plus shipping costs — and asked the check be deposited … and then a certified check be sent back for $1,500. The victim complied by sending the $1,500 check, but the original $3,250 check from the scammer — surprise, surprise — bounced. The victim, in addition to being out $4,750 and to add insult to injury, was also charged a $20 bounced-check fee. Editor’s Note: Folks, if someone buys something from you — and then asks you to send them money — chances are you’re being scammed. Just don’t do it. Meanwhile, the NPD also reported the following:
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continued to contact the victim via text, but the phone number didn’t accept incoming calls.
The bank was contacted and it was found the $400 check was cashed by a third party (how did someone cash a check with the IRS as the payee?) The bank would not offer any further information until the victim filed a police report.
Not my iTunes Here’s $400 more for your $200 item Officers took a fraud report on June 14. In this case, a victim said he sold an item on Craig’s List to someone called “Chris,” who sent a “cashier’s check” for $1,950 for a $200 item. Hint No. 1 that something’s not right. Police said through text messages, “Chris” asked the victim to forward the remailing $1,350 to a moving company and to “keep the balance for their trouble.” Keeping score? That’s a $400 payday for simply forwarding money. Hint No. 2. The victim agreed, but said he would send the money after the check cleared. There’s the first sign of something logical. Representatives from the bank advised the victim the check was fraudulent and they would not be honoring it. “Chris”
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A fraud victim came to NPD HQ to report bank fraud. In this case, the victim’s ATM card, attached to a federal credit union, was reportedly recently used to purchase nearly $600 in items from the iTunes Store. Thing is, the victim never made the purchases — he said it had been months since the card was used for anything — and was advised by the credit union to file a report with police. Apparently, the card was used to make even more iTunes purchases a few months earlier, as well. No dumps here, please The manager of an apartment complex responded to HQ on June 14 to report an incident of illegal dumping. The manager told police he observed a white man in his late 30s driving a white Dodge, deposit approximately 10 bags of concrete construction debris in one of the
I never bought that furniture complex’s dumpsters and then take off. A check of the license plate revealed the identity of the suspect, who later admitted to depositing the debris in the dumpster. He was issued a summons which was mailed, and he was advised of a court date. Someone somehow cashed a check written to the IRS? Headquarters received a June 14 report where a victim says he mailed a $400 check to the U.S. Department of the Treasury to pay for taxes. Upon checking his account, the victim says he noticed the check was cashed — but when he called the IRS to confirm, the victim was told they didn’t get the check.
Headquarters received yet another fraud report on June 12. This time, the victim told police he received a message from a mediation service stating someone from their office would be responding to the victim’s home “to get their signature on an unpaid bill.” The victim called the number back and spoke with a representative of the mediation service, who said the call was about “an unpaid furniture bill from 2015 of $4,917.85.” The representative knew the victim’s name, social security number and occupation. It was determined someone used the victim’s identity to purchase furniture.
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Dolaghan dreams of a Harrison soccer sculpture By Ron Leir Special to The Observer HARRISON — It likely comes as no surprise to soccer fans that Harrison is home to the professional soccer team, the New York Red Bulls. But Harrison wasn’t chosen home field by chance. For more than a century, the town has hosted the sport and, historically, the West Hudson area — later to include Kearny and East Newark — is acknowledged to be a longtime thriving hub of American soccer. And while its larger neighbor Kearny promotes itself as “Soccer Town USA,” Harrison has no public marker attesting to its longtime nurturing of the sport. But Fourth Ward Councilman Michael Dolaghan is trying to remedy that omission. Dolaghan is spearheading a campaign to commission the creation and installation of an 8-foot-high bronze
the idea but Jay got sick and passed and the project fell by the wayside.” Until last fall when the councilman — also maintenance director/ facilities manager for the Board of Education and a retired 40-year member and former president of Steamfitters, Pipefitters, Welders & Apprentice Union, Local 475 of Newark — revived the notion and formed The Committee for the Sculpture Project and enlisted the aid of the Harrison Education Foundation Inc. as a fundraising vehicle. “All collections and disbursements for the project will be made under the HEA’s auspices,” he said. As envisioned by the committee, the sculpture is to be installed in the northwest corner of Library Park, fronting along Harrison Avenue, at the opposite end of the 9/11 monument and will sit atop a 10-inch grey granite base and 4-foot-high granite pedestal foundation. Additionally, there are to be six benches placed around the sculpture, with the entire installation to be enclosed by iron fencing and concrete walks. All site work, including excavating and all necessary supporting foundation, will be supervised — at no cost — by town DPW Superintendent Robert Van Riper and
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Harrison Councilman Michael Dolaghan holds a replica size of a sculpture he’s working to bring to Harrison.
sculpture of a prototypical soccer player in action. A supporting statement put
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Belleville Sandsy trip upcoming Belleville senior citizens head to Sands Casino in Pennsylvania Thursday, June 28. A bus leaves the Senior Club, Franklin Avenue and Mill Street at 9 a.m. Call Florence at 973-751-3821 for more information and costs.
Kearny AC bus trip June 27 A bus trip to Resorts, Atlantic City, takes place June 27. A bus leaves from the Henrietta Benstead, 60 Columbia Ave., at 9:30. Come early for coffee and snacks. Call Kay at 201991-4549 for cost and more details.
At the KPL Adult coloring class Tuesday nights at 6 Join us for this relaxing trend that is sweeping the nation. The KPL will provide all materials,
along with coffee and light refreshments. Movie Premiere Schedule • Friday, June 22 at 4 p.m. “Sherlock Gnomes.” Summer Reading Challenge begins June 25 Stop by the children’s room for an official reading log. Medicare workshop June 20 at 10 a.m. Adults are welcome to join us for an information session with a representative from United Healthcare. Libraries Rock children’s show Tuesday, June 26 at 6 p.m. All ages are invited to join us for a fun music show with returning performer Patricia Shih. Farmer’s Market concert Thursday, June 28 1 p.m. Join us on Garfield Avenue for the Kearny Farmer’s Market and catch the Florian Schantz Jazz
Combo. Adult cooking class Thursday, June 28, at 2 p.m. Instructor Lidia Quinones returns for a fresh-ingredients class, utilizing food straight from the farmer’s market. Emoji Craft Day Friday, June 29 at 2 p.m. Second-graders and older are invited to help kick off the summer with an emoji bag craft and a screening of the emoji movie. Kearny Interfaith Network hosting first potluck dinner The Kearny Interfaith Network (KIN) hosts its inaugural potluck dinner Saturday, June 30, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Arlington, 663 Kearny Ave. There will be live music provided by Montclair’s Foggy Minded Boys. This will be a casual, fun time to enjoy fellowship of the new friends made from
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area congregations and organizations during the first year of KIN. Visitors are welcome to this super friendly group. There is no cost and you do not need to RSVP. Just bring a dish to share (main course, appetizer, salad, side dish, dessert, or chips, etc. It doesn’t have to be fancy. Some drinks will be provided, but you are welcome to bring a preferred beverage. Questions? Contact Susan Harris at 201-349-4047 (call or text) or Holly Capobianco at 201-283-4749 (call or text.)
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off at dusk. American Legion pancake breakfast upcoming American Legion Post 139 sponsors a pancake breakfast Sunday, June 24, from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at 217 Webster Ave. The breakfast features pancakes (regular or blueberry), eggs, sausages, potatoes, toast, coffee, tea and juice. All proceeds benefit the Taras Family Scholarship for high school seniors. For more information, including cost, call Tom Witt at 201933-4120.
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Fireworks on July 2 The township hosts its annual fireworks display for Independence Day on Monday, July 2, at the Little League Field, Riverside Avenue, beginning at 6 p.m. A DJ will be on hand, and hotdogs, ice cream, zeppoles and vendors will be available. Fireworks go
BOH meetings canceled The North Arlington Board of Health has canceled its July and August meetings. Regularly-scheduled meetings will resume in September.
Clara Maass awarded breast-screening grant for black women and Latinas BELLEVILLE — Komen North Jersey, an affiliate of Susan G. Komen, has awarded a $27,448 grant to Clara Maass Medical Center to support screening, mammograms and diagnostic services for lowincome and uninsured women of African-American and Latino descent between the ages of 40 and 59 and who live in Essex, Hudson and Bergen counties. The program is designed to provide screening mammograms, and if needed, diagnostic mammograms and biopsies, to 150 women through March 2019. The grant will also help to expand access to healthcare by providing assistance with copayments, if needed, and supports the cost of a patient navigator to personally guide patients through the process of scheduling and receiving treatment and follow-up care. “Thanks to the generosity of
Komen North Jersey, Clara Maass will help even more women receive the care that they need, when it is needed,” said Mary Ellen Clyne, president and CEO of Clara Maass Medical Center. “For various reasons, many younger women from minority backgrounds do not routinely receive regular breast cancer screenings,” said Hannah Kotch, diagnostic radiologist at Clara Maass Medical Center. “Through our new program, Clara Maass will now be able to address this trend. For those who may require treatment and support beyond screening, we have a team of experts that can tailor a treatment plan that is appropriate for each patient.” Kotch, who will also serve as the Director of the grant program at Clara Maass, is board-certified by the American Board of Radiology
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diagnostic and treatment services and support, including patient navigation, education, medical supplies and financial assistance. “This year, we selected grantees that would contribute to our overarching goal of reducing barriers to quality breast cancer care typically experienced by uninsured and underinsured women in North Jersey,” said Tina Jacobs, director of Community Health at Komen North Jersey. “We are confident that the Breast Cancer Screening and Navigation Program at Clara Maass Medical Center will meet the need of increasing breast screenings, and will encourage regular mammograms among women of color in our community.” Appointments are required and can be scheduled by contacting the CMMC Radiology Department at 973-450-2045.
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Continued from Page 10 George Mauricio Plumbing of Harrison. Total cost is projected at $120,000, according to Dolaghan, who said the committee is “pushing in on the $50,000 mark” and includes a grant from Investors Bank of Harrison. He figures to exceed that amount by July 1. “We’d like to start site work by September,” he said. Meanwhile, the committee will be choosing between two sculptors: Brian Hanlon of Toms River and Andre
Iwanczyk of Somerville. As exclusive sculptor for the NBA Hall of Fame, Hanlon recently completed a statute of retired NBA All-Star Shaquille O’Neal for LSU, the player’s alma mater, and is now doing a 10-foot bronze likeness of longtime St. John’s coach Lou Carnesecca. The statue of N.Y. Yankees legend Yogi Berra — at the Berra Museum in Montclair — is also Hanlon’s. Committee members include Henry Villanueva, Bob Gerris, Robert Van Riper, Nino DeAngelo, Councilmen Larry Bennett and Jesus Huaranga, Jack Pettigrew, Dan Choffo and
Celia Mariano. Mayor James Fife is honorary chairman. For Dolaghan, the sculpture will be a reminder of the days when soccer reigned supreme here. “Between 1874 and 1915,” he said, “there were five breweries in Harrison and each had a soccer team. Plus there were at least 50 different clubs and organizations that also fielded teams in Harrison through the years.” Like the “great senior teams” of the Harrison Soccer Club for which his dad John served as president during the ‘50s when the club’s Juniors beat the SecoKutis Soccer Club of St. Louis
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for the national Jr. Challenge Cup (now called the McGuire Cup). Dolaghan’s alma mater, Harrison High, is credited with racking up the most state championships (25) “in the modern era, meaning since 1950 — a national record,” but, he adds, “from 1923 to 1950, we had 14 other state championships that we weren’t given credit for.” Among the roster of West Hudson soccer standouts
who went on to star as pros in the old North American Soccer League, Dolaghan lists Dave D’errico and Eddie Austin, both of Harrison, and the Kearny twosome of Hughie O’Neill and Santiago Formoso. “As kids,” said Dolaghan, “they all played at ‘The Courts’ in Harrison, as did, in later years, World Cup players Tab Ramos of Harrison and Kearny’s John Harkes and Tony Meola.”
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efore he heads off to Montclair State to play football in the fall, Luis Abreu had one final opportunity to last week to represent his beloved Nutley High School and wear the colors and logos of the Maroon Raiders when Abreu played in the 25th Annual Robeson Classic, the high school football All-Star game held every year at fittingly Robeson Stadium. Abreu, a standout two-way lineman for the Maroon Raiders for the last three seasons, was hopeful that he could get a chance to play in the Robeson Classic like other former Nutley teammates did in the past. “I actually believed I had a chance to play in the game, but I really didn’t know for sure,” Abreu said. “But still, when Coach (Steve DiGregorio) told me, I was surprised and excited. I was all ready to put on that Raider helmet for the last time.” Abreu was one of six local products on the East roster for the game. Abreu was joined by Nutley teammate Anthony Alberti, who is also headed to Montclair State in the fall, as well as Bloomfield products Joe Pentz, Marcus Wolf and Jeremy Witherspoon. Harrison’s brilliant two-way player Dustin Huseinovic was also selected to the team and had his share of moments at wide receiver for the East. Although the East squad, made up of players from Essex and Hudson Counties, lost to the West, made up of players from Passaic, Morris and Sussex Counties, 28-0, it was still an incredible experience
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From left, Diego Torales, Xavier Reyes, Rauly Cordero and Breisly Franco comprised the 110-meter shuttle hurdles relay team from Kearny High School that competed over the weekend at the New Balance High School Nationals in Greensboro, N.C. The Kardinals finished ninth overall.
By Jim Hague ogsmar@aol.com A year ago, the Kearny High School 110-meter shuttle hurdles relay team just missed qualifying for the New Balance High School Track and Field Nationals by one measly second and a half. During the indoor season, it was more of the same. They missed the Nationals this time by a tenth of a second. “To not get it by a couple of milliseconds really hurt,” said senior Diego Torales. “It was very frustrating. We put a lot of hard work into that relay.” Just missing qualifying for the national championships wasn’t enough. The Kardinals wanted to get another shot at the big time.
“It was a lot of hard work,” said junior Breisly Franco. “We never took a day off. We wanted to accomplish something together.” So the shuttle hurdle relay team of Torales, Franco, senior Rauly Cordero, junior Xavier Reyes and alternate Tyler Monllor, a senior, pushed themselves this spring to be able to get the necessary qualifying time to reach the Nationals, held annually on the campus of North Carolina A&T in Greensboro, N.C. It wasn’t going to be an easy task, considering a lot of the local outdoor track meets do not offer the shuttle hurdles relay. There are only a select few meets that offer the event. “But I thought they had a chance,” said Kearny head track and field coach Al Perez.
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Continued from Page 13 for Abreu, who was more than prepared to play in the game. Abreu spent the winter months as the Maroon Raiders’ 285-pound wrestler and advanced to the Region 3 tournament after having to come back from an early setback and had to qualify for the Region tourney from the consolation rounds. Abreu won a total of 31 matches the last two seasons for the Maroon Raiders, taking 16 of those victories via a pin. “It was an easy transition for me to play football again,” Abreu said. “I was in the gym every day after wrestling season was over. I was getting ready for college football.” Abreu said it was a little difficult learning the different blocking schemes instituted by Robert Hampton, the head coach of the East squad who is also the head coach at Lincoln High School in Jersey City.
“It was a lot of adapting for me,” Abreu said. “There was a lot more pass blocking here. With Nutley, we were more of a running game, so I had to get used to that pretty quickly.” One thing was for certain: Regardless of the final score, Abreu was elated to be playing in a game that featured the best of the best. “I took it as a huge honor for me,” said Abreu, who played offensive tackle in the game. “I was representing Nutley and my teammates. It was almost like a last ride before college. It’s been a good experience for me. I was able to meet new people and make friends. I got to meet a lot of guys who are also going to Montclair (State), so that was great to get to know them all before I get to school. We all talked about what we need to do as a team.” Abreu was asked if he was in a football frame of mind in June, after being away from the game for the last seven months. “It was good,” Abreu said. “I was making little
mistakes, but the recovery from those mistakes was pretty easy.” Abreu liked the talent level of the East squad. “We have very good talent on this team,” Abreu said. “I got to learn a lot of different techniques, so that only builds experience for the future.” Even with the setback on the scoreboard, Abreu was pleased with his participation in the Robeson Classic, which reached a milestone this year with its 25th anniversary. “Overall, it was a good experience for me,” Abreu said. “I’m glad I was picked for this game. It’s a game with a lot of history. It was a huge honor for me to be in this game.” And Abreu said that he’s ready for the next challenge in his athletic life. “Of course, I’m ready,” Abreu said. “I can’t wait. I moved into Nutley when I was in seventh grade and back then, I was too big to play football. But once I was good to go when I got to high school, I set my mind that I wanted to play in college.
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Nutley High School’s Luis Abreu represented the Maroon Raiders one final time by playing last Thursday night in the 25th annual Robeson Classic High School All-Star football game at Robeson Stadium in East Orange. And I’m getting a chance to play real close to home, which is great.” Abreu will enroll at Montclair State undecided about a major. But he’s glad he’s going to become a Red Hawk after spending the last four years as a Maroon Raider. Another part of the game was the Essex County Football Coaches Association holding its
annual Hall of Fame induction ceremonies at halftime. One of the honorees this year was the late Joe D’Ambola, who spent more than three decades as an assistant football coach at Belleville High School under several different coaches. D’Ambola passed away in 2016. Members of D’Ambola’s family were on hand for the presentation.
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Continued from Page 13 “They set this as a goal to be successful. They were in the weight room twice a week in the morning at 7 a.m. and practiced six days a week. They were dedicated and determined.” The relay team got the qualifying time they needed at the East Coast Relays at Randolph High School last month, winning the race and sealing the deal. Last Saturday, the Kardinals competed at the Nationals and finished the race in 1:00.98, good for ninth in the entire nation. That’s not a bad way for this group to end their high school careers together. “It was truly a blessing for us to go to the Nationals,” Torales said. “Just missing the way we did for the last two years really motivated us to work harder. We knew that we didn’t have that many more opportunities to do something special like this.” Reyes, who has the potential to be a truly great athlete next season, said that he changed his entire lifestyle to get ready this year. “I really took my weight training and weight lifting more seriously,” Reyes said. “I did it more consistently as well. I drank plenty of liquids every day. I ate a lot of fruit, mostly bananas. I ate carbs (carbohydrates) and protein the day of meets and the day after. I took everything to heart and followed the plans that led me to success.” Reyes said that he also ran cross country in the fall for the first time. “That helped me with endurance and helped me to be able to do multiple events,” Reyes said. “I wanted to score as many points as possible for the team in the triple jump, the high jump and the hurdles. I was able to build muscle mass and strength.” Reyes eventually won the Hudson County Track Coaches Association’s championship in the triple jump. He was also keeping
the Nationals within his sights. “It’s actually what we’ve been dreaming of,” Reyes said. “To be there with all the best teams on the big stage is remarkable and then having a good chance of competing. It’s all been fantastic.” Torales spoke of the camaraderie the relay team displayed. “It’s truly amazing how close we are,” Torales said. “It’s a great experience to be able to share that closeness one more time. It’s a very rewarding feeling.” “I’ve been with these guys since I was 12 years old,” Franco said. “We’ve basically been together our whole lives.” Cordero had mixed emotions about the weekend. “I feel great, but I also feel sad,” said Cordero, who will attend St. Peter’s University and try to walk on to their track team. “We created this family bond together. We’re not just teammates. We’re brothers. I feel honored to have a chance to get this opportunity. It was pretty difficult, but I just had to go in there and get it done.” Cordero had to learn how to become a hurdler this year. “At first, I watched and thought that it wasn’t hard,” said Cordero, who also played football at Kearny. “But then I had to race and it was hard. I just had to get it down.” Perez gave a little insight on each kid. “Breisly is an excellent hurdler,” Perez said. “He’s very technical and he’s into it. He’s the one who was the motivator on the team. Xavier came along this year and continued to develop. He’s like a sponge. He soaks up everything we tell him and he’s able to convert it. He has a lot of ability and works hard. Cordero has been a sprinter and a long jumper for four years and this year he took to hurdles. He developed into a nice hurdler. Torales is a good athlete who did whatever was asked of him. Monllor is a 12-season athlete who has come a long way. He’s a
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Warriors. Reyes and Torales return. “The future of the Kearny track program is very promising,” Reyes said. “Even if we don’t have huge overall success, we can achieve some great things when before it wasn’t even an idea.” All in all, Perez is impressed.
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“It’s exciting for these kids to end their season competing at the elite level,” Perez said. “There were tons of future Olympians there and National Football League players there. It was exciting to be there with this group. With the work they put in, they deserved to go.”
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Lyndhurst quartet of grid standouts highlight Bergen All-Star Classic By Jim Hague ogsmar@aol.com
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ordan DeAbreu knew that he was never going to get the opportunity to play organized football again. Headed to Richard Stockton in the fall, a school that doesn’t have a football team, DeAbreu, the Lyndhurst High School senior, just figured that his football career was over. DeAbreu played his final game when the Golden Bears’ season ended with a loss to eventual state champion Rutherford in the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 2, Group II playoffs last November. But then DeAbreu remembered that there was the Bergen County High School Football Coaches Association’s North-South All-Star Classic that is played every year.
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A trio of Lyndhurst High School seniors, namely from left Jordan DeAbreu, Nick Cutola and Nick Frey, were selected to play in the annual Bergen County Football Coaches Association’s North-South All-Star Game, which was held last Friday night at Lyndhurst. “I really thought I was done,” DeAbreu said. “But then I remembered this game because it’s played on my
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Continued from previous page served as an assistant coach for the South AllStars. “I was friendly with the New Milford kids. It’s always nice in a game like this to see the friendships that are developed from former rivals. It’s probably the best thing that comes from this game.” Tuero gave credit to Lyndhurst Superintendent of Schools Shauna DeMarco and Lyndhurst High School Principal Laura Vuono for their assistance in securing the high school field for the All-Star Classic. “I’m lucky to have an administration that backs a game like this,” Tuero said. It helps that both administrators have backgrounds in football. DeMarco, who is leaving her post at Lyndhurst to take a similar slot in Tenafly, is the mother of Matthew DeMarco, the standout football player and wrestler at Lyndhurst and currently playing football at Montclair State,
and Anthony DeMarco, who will be a sophomore on the football and wrestling teams next year. Vuono is the daughter of Jim “Chizzie” Vuono, the former head football coach at Lyndhurst and current president of the Lyndhurst Board of Education. Matthew DeMarco served as a coach on the South squad, along with Matt Schnoll, both of whom are still playing football at Montclair State. “They helped us out and they were awesome,” Tuero said. “It was an honor and a privilege to coach in this game.” Cutola was also ready to play football one last time. He was a wide receiver for the South squad. “I was psyched,” Cutola said. “I’ve been playing football since I was four years old and now this is it. I feel like it’s the last chapter of a book. I’ve been playing flag football and loving it. I’m a little upset that it’s over, but this was a good ending. I played
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my last game on my home field. This is our home. It’s a little amazing when I look back and think of what I’ve done. I have no regrets. It was all worth it.” While DeAbreu and Cutola were bemoaning the fact that their football careers were history, teammate Frey is excited about his opportunity to play at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham. “I’ve been away from football for seven months, but now I hopped right back into it,” said Frey, who played linebacker in the game and will be a linebacker at FDUFlorham. “I’ve already been training to get ready for college. I feel like I’m ready to play, so maybe I’ll have an advantage going
into college.” Frey was a “little bit surprised” that he was selected to play in the game. “I didn’t think I had a good enough season to make this team,” Frey said. “I was surprised, but I was also excited. I wanted to show people that we can play football from little old Lyndhurst.” Frey and Cutola have been teammates since grade school and now it’s over. “That’s a little amazing,” Frey said. “We worked our tails off since we were little kids. This is our reward. It was a bit weird putting on the pads in the summer, but I got used to it and it was worth it.”
DeAbreu had mixed emotions. “I’m really sad and happy at the same time,” DeAbreu said. “It’s good to go out like this with the people that I love.” And as for playing in the game? “I’m ready to go bite some ankles,” DeAbreu said. “I’m not the biggest guy, but I never let that stop me. This game is not a bad way to go out at all.” “I love my kids to death,” Tuero said. “I’m so grateful to get the chance to coach them one more time.” Brandon Torres of North Arlington was also selected to the South All-Stars, but declined to participate due to a shoulder injury.
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Curtis Brack, principal of Garfield School, Kearny, announces the Students of the Month for April and May:
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Francesco Alonso was awarded his Eagle Scout at a June 13 ceremony at the North Arlington Knights of Columbus. Alonso will be a senior at Kearny High School next school year. This summer, he will be spending his second year as counselor at Scout Camp No-Be-BosCo. He was presented by his parents and recognized by Eagle Scouts of Troop 2 and Michelle Lang, exalted ruler of the Kearny Elks Lodge. Here, Scout leader David Lagerstrom, right, recites the Eagle Charge and recognition with Alonso.
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obituaries@theobserver.com Valeria ‘Val’ Hnatiuk Valeria “Val” Hnatiuk, of Meadow Lakes in Hightstown, died June 11, 2018. She was 101. Born in Hazelton, Pa., Valeria lived in Kearny most of her life before moving to Meadow Lakes several years ago. She was the beloved wife of the late William Hnatiuk for 58 years. She was the mother of Greg (Mary Ellen), Harve (Cyndee) and Vic (Duff) Hnatiuk. Grandmother of Jeffrey, David, George and Emma Hnatiuk and Catherine Gow, she also had six great-grandchildren. Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. The Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny, was in charge. In lieu of flowers, donations to the USO (www.uso.org/ donate/donate-in-honor)
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or the Meadow Lakes Foundation, 300 Meadow Lakes, East Windsor, N.J. 08520, would be appreciated.
Joan H. Lusk Joan H. Lusk, 85, of Toms River, died peacefully Monday, June 11, 2018, at Ocean Medical Center in Brick. Born in Jersey City, Joan lived in North Arlington and Kearny prior to relocating to the Toms River area. Joan attended Kearny High School and was a homemaker and employed at the First National Bank of Kearny in their bookkeeping department. Joan, as a child and throughout her adult years, enjoyed spending time at the Jersey Shore with family and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, Harry and
Edith Hammer as well as her son Rick Lusk and four siblings Ronald Sims, Virginia Mueller, Harry Hammer and Cliff Hammer. Surviving Joan are her dear friend and companion, John Maloney; nephews Andrew Sims, of Garner, N.C., Rod Mueller and his wife Barbara of Hertford, N.C., George Mueller and his wife Jan of Warren, Maine, and many grand-nieces and grandnephews. Cremation was private. Horizon Funeral & Cremation Services, Toms River, was in charge. A Celebration of life service is planned for July 26 at the First Presbyterian Church, North Arlington. For more information, visit www. horizonfuneralservices.com.
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Edmund Rokas Edmund Rokas, 54, of Kearny, died at Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, Saturday, June 9, 2018 after a brief illness. Ed was a graduate of Queen of Peace High School in North Arlington and attended Fairleigh Dickinson University. He was a member of the Knights of Lithuania, and in his younger days was active in the Liepsna Lithuanian folk dance group, participating in many competitions including traveling to Canada for a worldwide festival. Edmund discovered a love for rugby in college and continued to play in local leagues. Ed was a lifelong parishioner at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Kearny. He will always be remembered for his engaging personality, wonderful smile and ability
to make you immediately feel like a friend. He is survived by his loving parents, Leonard and Eleanor Rokas,; close family friend Christine Danzi; sister Catherine (Gregory) Cierpial; nephew John Cierpial; niece Annie Cierpial; cousins Edmund Abromaitis and Cassie Cerone; along with many other cousins and relatives. Visitation was at ShawBuyus Home for Services, Kearny. A funeral Mass was celebrated at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Kearny. Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Condolences may be offered at buyusfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made in Edmund’s memory to the Our Lady of Sorrows Church Restoration Fund, 136 Davis Ave., Kearny, N.J. 07032.
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Village Apartments of the Jewish Federation, a senior-living community in South Orange, invites older adults to join residents for the following programs at no charge: • Tuesday, June 19, 5:30 p.m. — Learn about weight management and living a healthier lifestyle with Jackie Philbin. • Tuesday, June 26, 5:30 p.m. — Art lecturer Judy Ebright presents “Children in Ar.t” • Every Wednesday at 2 p.m. — Current events discussion group. • Every Wednesday at 4 p.m. — Knitting club. Village Apartments are located at 110 Vose Ave., South Orange. Those who wish to attend are asked to call site manager Cheryl Kasye at 973-763-0999. The community has recently constructed luxuryrental apartments with many contemporary features. The kitchens and dining peninsula are open to living rooms, which gave custom window coverings and laminate flooring; bathrooms
have a glass tile backsplash, custom-elevated vanity and walk-in showers with safety grab bars. Each apartment also includes wall-to-wall carpeting in the bedroom and bright, energy-efficient LED lighting installed throughout. Monthly rent is $1,624 plus utilities — and also
includes access to a new multi-function community room with a fitness center, computer center, moviescreening area and fireside gathering space. Applications and floor plans are available in the office; floor plans are also available at www. jchcorp.org.
Sunday Mass 2:30 PM The Rev. Richard A. Donato -Pastor-
380 Kearny Ave., Kearny, NJ 07032 (Grace UMC Church Building) 201-948-5007 www.facebook.com/allsaintskearny
Mulligan Funeral Home 331 Cleveland Avenue, Harrison
Licensed Funeral Director serving your needs:
Frank X. Mulligan III, Manager, NJ Lic. 4221 Private Parking at 10 Frank Rodgers Blvd. North
973-481-4333 visit us at: www.mulliganfh.com
Shaw-Buyus Home for Services
Mario Teixeira, IV, Manager, NJ Lic. #3757
Mario Teixeira, Jr. Director, NJ Lic. #2542 • Monique Teixeira, Director, NJ Lic. #4048 Newly renovated family owned and operated funeral home with multiple locations. Fluent in Portuguese and Spanish. Handicapped Accessible.
138 DAVIS AVE. • KEARNY, NJ 07032
(201) 991-2265 www.buyusfuneralhome.com
WILFRED ARMITAGE & WIGGINS FUNERAL HOME Mark G. Wiggins, Manager N.J. Lic. #3916
You will feel as if friends of family have taken over when you entrust funeral arrangements to the Wilfred Armitage Funeral Home. The family-owned firm has been in business for 100 years, serving generations in West Hudson and South Bergen. Its beautiful facilities, in a setting reminiscent of a colonial mansion, reflect the graciousness and tact of its understanding personnel.
Wilfred Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home
596 Belgrove Dr. • Kearny, NJ 07032 (201) 991-0657
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HOUSE FOR SALE
HARRISON
KEARNY
KEARNY
N.ARLINGTON
HARRISON For Sale By Owner Brand New 2 Family home:
KEARNY Newly Renovated 2nd Floor: 4 BR’s and 2 Bathroom. 3rd floor: 3 BR’S and 1 Bathroom , Utilities not included. 1 1/2 months security. On Main St. Near transportation & Schools. Avl. July HARRISON 2 rooms stu- 1st. 201-991-3366 / 201dio apt, H/HT included, 955-2662. 04w3 No pets, No smoking $ 950 plus 1 month securi- KEARNY 3 Large, 1 ty, AVL July 1st 973-485- BR, LR , Kitchen, One parking space, Close 3154 04W3 to Transportation and schools. $1,150/ HARRISON 1 Bedroom, month, Supply your 10 mins walk to PATH, own utilities. No pets. Laundry available. Utilities 1 month security. 201Seperate. $1,000/mth 991-3145. 04W3 plus 1 mth security. No KEARNY Pets. No smoking. Available July 1st. (973)483- Newly renovated, Hardwood floors. Laundry 2976 or (973)868-2078 onsite. HT/HW included. 05W03 2 BR’s start at $1,300; 1 HARRISON Central Ave. BR start at $1,100 Jr. 1 BR start at $995 1 BR, LR and small EIK, 201-289-7096 04W13 Ground floor. Parking space across st, Laundry KEARNY Arlington secfacilities Avl. July 1.st Call tion 2 BR’s apt, LR , DR John 973-714-2368 05W3 and EIK , Deck / backyard , Private basement area HARRISON 5 rooms, , W/D hook-up $ 1,850/ $1,450/month. 1 month month + 1 1/2 months security. Pay own utilities. security required, AVAL. No smoking. No pets. Avl. September 1st 201-736Aug 1st , Call after 3 pm 1223 04W3 862-754-8160 05W3 KEARNY Arlington SecHARRISON 438 Harrison tion. 1 BR, H/W Floors. Ave. 2 BR, LR, Kitchen, Walking distance to Bathroom, 3rd fl. $1,300/ schools & Supermarket, month plus 1 month se- all public transportation curity , separate utilities and NY bus. Avl. Aug. 1st. Avl. July 1st. Call Carlos (201) 657-2119. 05W3 201-988-7536 06W3 KEARNY One bedroom, $1300+ 1.5 months secuHARRISON /E.NEWARK rity. No pets or smoking. First Floor, 1BR, LR, 1 Coin-operated washer Bath & Kitchen, 15 min to and dryer in basement. PATH. $1,250 + Utilities, Please call 862-485-2013 1 1/2 month security, for more information Front/Back entrance, No 06W03 Pets, No smoking, Available July 15. Text or call KEARNY Spacious, 5 room apartment. 2nd flr. 973- 454-3281 06W3 Hardwood Floors. Close to Trans. Seperate Utilities. KEARNY No Pets. $1,375/mth. KEARNY 5 room APT (201)998-0147 04W03 $1,200/mth. 1-mth secu- KEARNY 2nd Floor 1 BR, rity. No pets No smoking K, DR, LR. H/ HW supCall after 5:30pm. 973- plied. $1300 / Month + 842-8054 06W1 1 ½ months security. AVL Now. (201) - 998-4508 KEARNY Impressive 04W03 Luxury NYC style apt, 2 BR’s with walk-in closet, KEARNY Top quality NYC on-site parking included, style apt, 2 BR’s, granite granite counter tops and counter tops and hardhardwood floors, eve- wood floors, everything is rything is top quality. In top quality. In house launhouse laundry, Close to dry and on-site parking Path train; Call for appt included. Close to Path train. Call for appt. 862862-259-0286 05W3 259-0286 05W3 HARRISON 2nd floor, 3/4 BR’s, LR, DR, EIK, Close to TRANS & PATH, $1,700 + 1 1/2 month security. No Pets, AVL Now 973-517-6544 or 973-207-7796 04W3
KEARNY 2nd floor 2 BR, in apartment building on Kearny Ave, steps to Bus stop, No Pets, $1450 + utilities, available July 1st, Leave detailed message 973-951-7385 06W3
KEARNY 2nd Floor 1BR, EIK, LR. H/HW supplied. $900 / Month + 1 ½ months security. AVL Now. (201) 998-4508
N. ARLINGTON 3 Modern New 2 family house Room Apt 1 Br, Hardwood floors, Tiled Kitchen, H/ still under construcHW Supplied, About 800 tion: Open floor plan, sq. ft. Close to NY trans- hardwood and ceramic floors, grant coun04W3 portation $1,250/month, Laundry Facilities, AVL tertop, stainless steel KEARNY Studio, $750/ appliances 5 BedJuly 1 st . Call 908-240month. No Kitchen. 1 1/2 rooms, 5 bathrooms . 9302 04W3 month security. Avl. Now. Still in time to choose 551-580-6450. 05W3 N.ARLINGTON 2nd fl. your colors! For more 2 BR, EIK and Bathroom information call new . H/HW included. 1 973-462-2796. NUTLEY 1/2 months security. Avl. No Agents please Now 201-279-9733 04w3 05W3 NUTLEY 1 BR, 2nd Fl, 1 parking space $1,275/ N. ARLINGTON 3 Rooms mth plus utilities,1 1/2 apt. 1 BR Garden apartmth security, No pets Avl. ment Complex $1,200/ July 1. Call Steve after 4 month. 1st Floor H/HW pm 201-341-7825. 06W3 included 1 month security. Parking available, NUTLEY 2 BR’S apt for No pets, Credit check. rent $ 1,300/ month plus Laundry Facility, single or 1 1/2 month security , couple preferred Avl. AuCombo LR and kitchen, gust 1st. Call btw. 10amParking space available 7pm only. 201-997-2341. ,No pets ,No smoking , 06W1 Close to NY transportation. Call Tom 973-5177517 06W3
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LYNDHURST
LYNDHURST Large 3 room Modern apt, Close The Junior Woman’s to NY trains $ 1,495/mth; Club of 1 BR $1,395/mth. H/ Arlington HW included. No pets No is hosting an enormous smoking 973-760-4877 N. ARLINGTON 2 BR’S apt , DR/LR, Bathroom, garage sale fundraiser 05W3 Renovated kitchen, No on Saturday, June 23th pets, No laundry, No from 8 a.m. to noon at BAYONNE smoking $ 1,500 plus 1 57 Hillcrest Road in month security. Info 201Kearny. BAYONNE 997-6706.05W3 There will be NEWLY RENOVATED 1 something for N. ARLINGTON Beautibedroom apt. HT/HW, everyone, with furniful section, 3 Rooms apt. microwave, A/C, Re1 BR garden apartment ture, household items, frigerator & ceiling fans complex $1,000/month. appliances, baby items, included. H/HW included, 1 Section 8 ok, 1 month clothing for adults and month security. No pets. security. No pets. children, as well as Credit check. Laundry Call Denise (201) 737lots of toys and books. Facility. Avl. July 1st, sin9951 or (201) 437-4648. Clothing special: gle or couple preferred, 06W03 Fill our bag for $5.00! Call btw. 10am-7pm 06W01 only. 201-997-2341.
BELLEVILLE
BELLEVILLE 6 large rooms, 3 bedrooms, DR, large EIK & LR. All remodeled. Close to transportation. $1,375/month. Separate utilities. 1-month security. Available 1st. 973-951-6315 04W3
BELLEVILLE 3 BR’S, 2 full bathrooms, Large LR , Kitchen, Private entrance , small balcony included, W/Dryer hook up ,No pets, No smoking $2,000/ mth + 1 1/2 month security , Available June 15th/ July 1st 201-921-1817 or KEARNY great area, 2nd 201-921-1961. 05W3. FL, 3 BR’S apt, Close to transp, No smoking , No BELLEVILLE Great Locapets $ 1,350/month + tion - 67 Prospect St, 2 BR, 1 1/2 month security, DR, Bathroom/ EIK, walkAVAIL July 1st 201-933- ing closet , 973-980-1146 2368 04W3 06W3.
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NEWARK NEWARK 1st fl. 2 BR, Kitchen, LR & DR. $1,200/ month. HT/HW included. 1 1/2 month security. Avl. Now. (862) 955-8624.
GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS
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KEARNY furnished room. Gentleman preferred. kitchen privileges, everything supplied and security required, Info: 201991-3289 05W3 KEARNY room for rent, No smoking. No kitchen. Se habla espanol. 201424-7465 06W3
CAR FOR SALE
HALL FOR RENT
PARKING FOR RENT
2011 White Toyota Sienna XLE AWD
Hall Available Family Affairs Mid week special. Call for info (201) 991-9865 or (203) 864-8243 Max 80 people. 51W9
Parking for 25ft. trucks, SUV’s or Small Vans Call 201-997-1500
Loaded with all options inc. wide screen DVD player, 6 disc CD player, all leather seats, Navigation, parking sensors, MOON/SUN roof, power everything. One family owner. 93,000 miles $14,500 Info: 215-
688-1656
Congratulations!!
Amonique Booker Deron High School Class of 2018
Kavon Burgess
Washington Middle School. Class of 2018; Dad, mom, and everyone couldn’t be more proud. 06W1
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PLUMBING & HEATING
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JOSEPH V. FERRIERO Plumbing & Heating Kitchen and bath remodel2ing. Carpentry. Hot Water Heaters. Fully Ins. Lic# 165
Call Mary Ann
201-805-9023
(201)637-1775 03W6
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Courageous Plumbing HVAC LLC LIC. # 11103 • Plumbing • (town inspections), violations corrected, steam boilers and hot water boilers, oil to gas conversions, Sewer Drain Cleaning, excavations. Visa & MC, Finances up to 24 payments, no interest (201) 206-4845
Liquor License For Sale Liquor License for sale. For use in bar or restaurant in Kearny. Please call (201)951-1278
HEATING & COOLING
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RICHARD’S COOLING
STORE FOR RENT
• Window • Wall • Central A/C 40 years in business
Small store for rent on a busy St. in Harrison, excellent for retail / office business $700 /month. Please call 973-699-7223 04W3
Lyndhurst Small store or office on busy street. $995/mth 973-760-4877 05W3
201-998-3913 02W6
Courageous Plumbing HVAC LLC LIC .#11103 • Air Conditioning • Hot Air Furnaces • Central Air, Humidifier, UV Light, Duct Cleaning,Visa & Master Card, Finances offer with up to 24 payments, no interest (201) 206-4845
PAINTING & DECORATING
CLASS ACT PAINTING
Interior* Exterior * Powerwashing *Sheetrock * Tile
201-988-2741
Louie Fully Insured Email: classactpainting@comcast.net 52W7
OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT N. ARLINGTON
ROOM FOR RENT
To place an ad call: 201-991-1600 classified@theobserver.com
Office, 2 rooms suite, nice Building with parking $ 725/ month plus utilities, Available now : 201-509-6965 04w3.
Andreas Painting Professional HousePainter 165. Interior & Exterior Printing - Plastering - Taping Free Estimates (201) 997-0706 Speak slow in answering machine please 02W6
KEVIN’S HOME IMPROVEMENTS Professional Painting,
KEARNY 378 Schuyler Ave and Arlington Ave, 2 rooms for $750 and 1 room for $ 500 utilities and taxes included, Avl. Now. 201-997-1500
sheetrock, plastering, wallpapering, kitchens and bath. Tile work, Very neat and clean. We give affordable prices. Don’t miss out. senior Discount. Fully insured
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LANDSCAPING & DESIGN
A C O PA C B A N A
LANDSCAPING Lawn Maintenance Spring Clean-up Design • Retaining Walls Pavers • Tree Service Free Estimates & fully Ins. Eder (201) 997-9271 www.copacabanalandscaping.com. 42W40
Esposito Landscaping LLC Clean-up, Lawn Maintenance Top soil *Mulch *Spring Clean up Free Estimate (201) 438-3991 06W4
CLEANING SERVICES CROW’S NEST RESIDENTIAL CLEANING
I provide own supplies. Good Rates and Great References. Call Elsie 973-743-2039 04W6
MASONRY
MASONRY
SANTOS CONST. CO.
ALL CONCRETE WORK, SIDEWALKS, PATIOS, DRIVEWAYS, B/B CURB, RETAINING WALLS. ALL TYPES OF STEPS
BRICK PAVER DESIGNS FAMILY OWNED FOR OVER 30 YEARS FULLY INSURED AND LICENSED FREE ESTIMATES 973-589-2712 03W4
Masonry: Giuliano Turano Retaining Walls, Blacktop driveway, Brick, Block, Stone Work, Patio, Roof, Siding. Handyman & All type of Masonry Work. Free Estimates. Fully Insured. 30 years Experience (973) 803-0556. 03W6
MOVING & DELIVERY JR Trucking Moving and Delivery Service Inc. We can Save Time & Money Commercial & Residential Free Estimate. Ask for Will (973) 477-1848 03W12
KEARNY MAID SERVICE Homes & Offices call 973-757-9886 01W6
PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CLEANING Quality Dependable, Honest Service. 17 Years experience. Daily - Weekly - Monthly Rates Available.
FREE ESTIMATE (443)454-9802 04W06
RUBBISH REMOVAL A-1 AFFORDABLE RUBBISH REMOVAL Attics, Basements, Yard Cleaning. We Haul or You Can Rent 10-15 Cubic Yard Containers. We Accept Visa/MC (201) 998-1262. 01W7
HANDYMAN SERVICES DO IT ALL Interior/Exterior new & repairs. All types of carpentry. Reasonable rates, quality work, reliable, experienced. 13VH06620900 (201) 991-3223. 03W4
ROOFING & SIDING
GUTTERS D.FITZGERALD Seamless Gutters Installed LLC Gutters Cleaned • Yankee Gutters Repaired & Relined • Slate Roofs Repaired • Flat Roofs Seale & Coated “Save Plenty – Call Dennie” 1-800-479-3262 02W12
New + Re-roofing • Flat roofing • Siding • Gutters Free estimates Fully insured (973) 343-1167 (201) 528-8350 erickconstructionnj.com Lic#13VH04302300 04W54
HOME IMPROVEMENT G & R BUILDERS Roofing, Siding, Windows/Doors, Decks, Painting, Tiles & Masonry, Sheet Rock. All types of Carpentry. Lic. #13VH02536200 Free Estimates 20% Senior Citizen Discounts (201) 893-0656. 05W06
FENIELLO CONTRACTING LLC. BASEMENT RENOVATIONS NO MORE WASTED SPACE. Baths, Kitchens, Deck, Painting. All types of Home Improvement. Quality work Fair prices Fully insured. Lic# 13vh03006100 (201) 906-2422 01W6
PEST CONTROL
PEST CONTROL Exterminating Fast Service • Roaches • Ants • Bed Bugs • Fleas Call 973-932-2092 Licensed and Insured 06W6
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES • Concrete • Brick work • Steps • Stone Walls • Drywall • Tiles • Painting • Sheetrock • Drywall • Plastering ALL types of Masonry Free Estimates (973) 943-2254 04W6
EMPLOYMENT/ HELP WANTED
*Replacement windows and doors *Bricks steps repaired * Wood steps re-built or repaired *Vinyl and ceramic tiles installed
Call Sal 201-280-0600 06W02
EMPLOYMENT/ HELP WANTED
FT POSITION Hiring in Kearny Delivery Helpers F/T Bilingual in Spanish. Start $10.50 Mon thru Friday Apply in person at: 969 Newark Tnpke, Suite D Kearny or fax resume
(201)998-5951
Mail virginiao@familyfooddist.com 04W03
REAL ESTATE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES!
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EMPLOYMENT/ HELP WANTED
LIBRARY ASSISTANT – PART TIME
The Lyndhurst Public Library is seeking a part-time Library Assistant. Up to 24 hours per week including evenings and Saturdays. Basic computer and internet skills are needed. Rate is $11/hr. High school diploma or its equivalent required. Please mail or e-mail resume to Donna Romeo, Director, Lyndhurst Public Library, 355 Valley Brook Ave., Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 romeo@lyndhurst.bccls.org. Application forms are available at the Library’s Circulation Desk if a resume is not available. 04W03
FT/PT in your area. Free Training provided. msangelabove@comcast.net (732) 766-4425 ask for Mel. 03W6
PART TIME. text 973-277-6428 01W6
lift and carry at least 50 lbs. Starting hourly rate is $12.00. Excellent benefits, paid vacation, and holidays, and 401K with company match. Qualified
Pool technician needed for great company in Belleville NJ. Experience a must! Great pay, Clean driver’s license required, Contact 201-873-2614 04W3
DRIVER/WAREHOUSE Reliable, responsible person needed for dynamically growing manufacturing company. Duties include deliveries involving the tri-state area, receiving, shipping and stock room. CDL Class B preferred.
individuals apply at Precision Escalator 147 N. Michigan Ave., Kenilworth NJ. Side of building. We use E-verify. 03W4
Midtown pharmacy seeks part time delivery driver. Must have clean license, background check. Car is provided, will include nights and partial weekends. NO phone calls! Apply in person at Midtown pharmacy 581 Kearny Ave 04W03
NOW HIRING: GENERAL LABORERS AT
MUST be reliable for 7:30 am start.
Excellent benefits, paid vaca-
tion and holidays, and 401K
tion and holidays, and 401K
with company match. Quali-
livingspaceinc@verizon.net
with company match. Qualified
fied individuals should submit
ALL SEASON MOVERS, 12 BREIDERHOFT RD, KEARNY, NJ. MUST APPLY IN PERSON. ASK FOR STEVE OR JERRY
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individuals should submit
copy of resume to hrapp269@
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BUS DRIVERS
copy of resume to hrapp269@
aol.com or apply at 147 N.
Kearny School District
Escalator 147 N. Michigan Ave.
Email us:
2018-2019 School Year Starting salary $18.00 per/hour CDL Required. Apply at www.kearnyschools.com EOE/AA
EXPERIENCED GRILL COOK
needed 7am-5pm Apply in person 6 Wilson Ave. Newark. Andros Diner. Se necesita cocinero con experencia para la grill. Desde 7am-5pm Presentarse en persona 6 Wilson Ave Newark. Andros Diner. 04W3
EMPLOYMENT/ HELP WANTED
Mid-Realty, Inc. has been a successful, professional company who has served new jersey for over 50 years. If you would like to know how to enjoy an BELLEVILLE GENERAL LABORER independent, successful career in real estate or if PHARMACY Manufacturing you are an active agent looking for a change, call is looking for PT Pharcompany seeks candidate macy Technician and PT Mid-Realty, Inc. today for details and a confidential interview. for preparation and Sales Associate. (201) 991-5719 assembly of escalator Must be flexible with or midrealty@gmail.com 04W9 good customer service spares. Med/heavy duty experience. assembly and knowledge Apply in person at 338 $$Now Hiring$$ Sales, of hand and power tools Washington Ave. Property Inspectors required. Must be able to HIGH-PAYING Belleville, NJ 07109
CDL Driver Wanted Adult Medical Day Care Marketing Position (Belleville) for Adult Medical Daycare Part Time/Full Time Facility wanted immeDriver for adult medical diately in Essex County. daycare in Essex county Competitive Salary and needed. A CDL with Class Commission. Fax Resumes to 973-751-1190 or call B and Endorsement P a 973-751-6000. MUST!!! Spanish speaking Following is a plus. a plus. No nights or weekWanted Spanish Speaking ends. Competitive Salary. 06W3 Call Monday thru Friday only between 10 AM and INDUSTRIAL 5 PM. Call 973-751-6000 SPRAY PAINTER or Fax resume to 973-751-1190 06w3 Must have experience masking and painting Delivery/Installer/ metal using 2-compoLaborer for NYC work. nent epoxy paint. $10 to $15/hour. No experience necessary. Must be able to operate Basic carpentry skills and maintain paint spray and Driver’s License a equipment. positive. Newark Ironbound based company. Permanent employment.
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Semi-retired Home improvement Contractor looking for small jobs
EMPLOYMENT/ HELP WANTED
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aol.com or apply at Precision Kenilworth NJ. Side of building. We use E-Verify. 03W4
Lyndhurst Laundromat is seeking an experienced attendant. Part-time Evening hours. Call 862-763-1977 05W3. Office Assistant F/T with computer knowledge and customer service exp. Must be fluent in English. Apply in person at 436 Ferry St, 2nd Floor, Newark 05W3
Excellent benefits, paid vaca-
Michigan Ave., Kenilworth,
06W3
MOLLY MAID is looking for House Cleaners Great company! Great work environment! • No nights, no weekends! Family friendly hours. • Great weekly pay and tips, paid training, and a family culture • All cleaning supplies and equipment provided as well as transportation to and from our customers’ homes. • Opportunity for bonuses and incentives. CALL FOR APPOINTMENT 201 -246-1900. 04W3
Full Time Positions Manufacturing firm in Harrison, NJ hiring for several positions: machine operators, shipping, assembly work. 40 HRS/wk. M - F. Paid vacation & holidays, health insurance, 401K, dental, etc. Apply in person at 125 Jersey Street, Harrison. 973-483-3232. Hablamos Espanol. 04W03
A very busy LTL company located in abstract to be considered. Kearny, NJ 908 259 9009. 03W4 PT/FT Looking for Bilingual is looking for owner Receptionist/Dental operators with their Assistant for dental office with computer experience own Tractor Trailers We are looking for a and excellent social skills part time dental assistant and 26’ trucks with . email your resume to in our Kearny office. liftgates to run 50-70 gooddentist@hotmail.com Must be bilingual. mile radius in New York 04W03 Please call and New Jersey. Work 201-991-4321 5 days a week Monday SERVICES for interview. 05W3 to Friday. OFFERED Work all year around. For more information CERTIFIED AIDE PANERA BREAD LLC please call: seeks position to take Hiring CDL-A Drivers, 973-466-0066 and ask care of the elderly. 5-7 days Nights also. for Scott Local Routes Live in/out. call Sunday to Friday. NJ. Must have copy of driving
973-276-0250 04W3
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Excellent references. (201) 407-1903. 06W3
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The Optimist Club of Kearny presented a $1,000 scholarship to senior Arthur Smith in memory of Edward C. Bixler the Kearny High School senior awards night. Bixler was a long-standing member of the Optimist Club. Presenting the scholarship to Smith is Margaret Bixler, left, Ed’s widow and longtime Kearny teacher, and Larry Santos, club president.
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PICNIC
Continued from Page 1 “I like to meet a lot of people and make new friends. I enjoy being sociable,” Kearny resident Jorge Miller said. The picnic started 28 years ago when the-late Mayor Henry Hill was in office with the event taking place right outside of Town Hall. The picnic operated with only cake and soda as refreshments for the senior citizens, according to Councilwoman Carol Jean Doyle. Doyle, much like Miller, feels as if the togetherness of the event is what keeps it
going annually and makes it so successful. “Community improvement is the main goal. I think it just brings our community together. You can see there is all different ethnic groups, we just have everybody here,” Jean Doyle said. Doyle mentioned that the number of attendees varies from year to year but is usually around 300 people. That appeared to stay true this year, as even in the rain seniors enjoyed grilled burgers and hot dogs and listening to the old-time music they enjoy, as senior Sabina Alzza put it. As the rain slowly increased, the raffles began,
with the biggest prize of the day being a brand new television. Mayor Alberto Santos even made an appearance to greet the seniors and read off some of the raffle winners. While the names were read, and those who couldn’t hear the announcements angrily shushed the crowd, resident Ruth Fadeski was taken aback when asked if the rain had any effect on her decision to be there. “It’s not pouring, I’m not going to melt,” Fadeski asserted. Around the park, tables were set up for the Visit-
ing Angels and Alzheimer’s Association with pamphlets and information for any seniors interested. Doyle believes having these groups attend the picnic makes it easier for those seeking help or information due to the open environment of the event. Kearny resident Anna Marie considers the openness of the picnic and dedication the town puts into the picnic to be reasons for its continued success. “They organize it really well and they put a lot of effort into making the seniors comfortable. The town is
always looking to do something for the seniors,” Marie said. The music continued to blast, and the crowd favorite Mr. Softee truck had not yet arrived, but that did not stop the attendees from chatting with their friends and walking around with smiles from ear-to-ear. As the day began to conclude, Fadeski gave a fairly blunt response on whether or not she would return to the picnic in the coming years. “If I’m still upright. If I still can I would definitely love to,” Fadeski said.
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Garfield School honor roll announced Curtis Brack, principal of Garfield School, Kearny, announces the school’s honor roll for the third marking period of the current academic year. Principal’s Honors — Grade 6 Karina Cotto, Donny Dong, Bianca Faria, Ismail Khatouf, Karla Orellana Beltran, Camila Ospina, Anna Pepe, Cheyenne Pepe, Paul Pepe, Adriano Rivera, Joshua Tapia, Angela Tran, David Vasquez, Aracely Vazquez and Jacob Wolfart. Honor Roll — Grade 6 Alexander Aguilar, Priscilla Castillo, Braeden Cunningham, Kinzy Elshikh, Damien Estrada, Kevin Gosnell, Robert Kennedy, Julissa Montes Martinez and Brian Pimenta. Citizenship — Grade 6 Alexander Aguilar, Kate Arguedas Gonzalez, Shealin Banta, Xavier Brandao, Priscilla Castillo, Karina Cotto, Braeden Cunningham,
IN THE SCHOOLS Donny Dong, Kinzy Elshikh, Angel Estrada, Damien Estrada, Bianca Faria, Katrina Garcia, Steven Gomes, Kevin Gosnell, Victor Hanson, Robert Kennedy, Ismail Khatouf, Lalbay Alex, Mateo Luna, Jaiden Malave, Alexis Maza, Julissa Montes Martinez, Victor Morais, Kristine Morocho, Estevao Nakamura, Karla Orellana Beltran, Andree Oseguera Diaz, Camila Ospina, Anna Pepe, Cheyenne Pepe, Paul Pepe, Brian Pimenta, Zaidi Ranilla, Adriano Rivera, Elise Rodrigues, Danny Rojas, Robert Schoendorf, Andrew Talledo, Joshua Tapia, Nevaeh Teixeira, Angela Tran, David Vasquez, Aracely Vazquez, Jacob Wolfart and Brianna Yadimarco. Principal’s Honors — Grade 5
Johanna Escalante, Eileen Garcia, Brandon Georgallis, Gabriel Gomez, Ryan GonzalezZuniga, Raquel Lamego, Luanna Mineiro DeSouza, David Pimentel, Fizza Raza, David Velloso Barbosa and Fabricio Villafuerte. Honor Roll — Grade 5 Davi DaCunha, Sabrina Diamantino, German Espichan, Landen Madalena, Isaac Moya, Victoria Pereyra, Alonso Rivera, Brigid Robinson, Ashley Sawaged, Phoenix Sousa, Jennifer Vazquez, and Erick Villanueva. Citizenship — Grade 5 Angelyna Abreu, Mohamed Ali, Sydney Alicea, Ariana Carbajal, Davi DaCunha, Kauan DeOliveira, Sabrina Diamantino, Janna Elshikh, Johanna Escalante, German Espichan, Justin Estrada, Julian Fernandez, Matheus Ferreira, Louis Fidalgo, Nayeli Galarza, Eileen Garcia, Brandon Georgallis, Gabriel Gomez, Ryan GonzalezZuniga, Marissa Gyuro, Elijah
Johnson, Raquel Lamego, Landen Madalena, BrookeLynne Mendes, Luanna Mineiro DeSouza, Isaac Moya, Alexandra Oliveira, Danny Oliveira, Victoria Pereyra, David Pimentel, Gabija Plikaitis, Joannaliz Pose, Eduardo Ramos, Fizza Raza, Alonso Rivera, Brigid Robinson, Ashley Sawaged, Phoenix Sousa, Jaeden Torres, Jennifer Vazquez, David Velloso Barbosa, Fabricio Villafuerte, Erick Villanueva and Sara Zaouia. Principal’s Honors — Grade 4 Sarah Bazzi, Logan Crispin, Larissa Fontes Santos, Destany Lourenco, Briana Ortiz-Paltin, Danny Pardo, Tommi Valente and Diego Vasquez. Honor Roll — Grade 4 Maria Chagas Barbosa, Leticia DaSilva Araujo, Giovanni Fragiacomo, Sarah Hill, Mason Gryckiewicz, Aurora Latona, Gilberto Moreno, Giancarlo Munoz, Allyson Olivera, Nicole
Sanchez, Mateo Santiago, Gerard Solis, Anthony Suarez Gonzalez and Gabrielle Velloso Barbosa. Citizenship — Grade 4 Sarah Bazzi, Henry Cedeno Castro, Maria Chagas Barbosa, Ronny Consuegra, Logan Crispin, Leticia DaSilva Araujo, Jonathan Desimon, Emma Escudero, Valentina Estrada, Alyssa Faria, Larissa Fontes Santos, Giovanni Fragiacomo, Mason Gryckiewicz, Eric Gutierrez Tecaxco, Naomi Gutierrez, Sarah Hill, Mark Lalbay, Aurora Latona, Destany Lourenco, Ian McCourt, Katherine Mejia, Matthew Morais, Gilberto Moreno, Giancarlo Munoz, Allyson Olivera, Briana Ortiz-Paltin, Danny Pardo, Andrew Rebellatto, Nicole Sanchez, Mateo Santiago, Benjamin Silva, Gerard Solis, Anthony Suarez Gonzalez, Tommi Valente, Gabriel Varilias, Diego Vasquez and Gabrielle Velloso Barbosa.
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A look at the Skyway in 2008 prior to the rehabilitation work being performed.
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Continued from Page 1 In order to reopen the northbound lanes, however, which will mark the completion of the redecking portion of the rehabilitation project, a full-weekend closure of the Skyway is necessary from 11 p.m., Friday, June 29 through 5 a.m., Monday, July 2. In the next week, NJDOT’s contractor, CCA Civil Inc.Daidone Joint Venture, will continue drainage work underneath the structure and removing shielding, as well as other minor work necessary before reopening the Skyway
to two-way traffic. NJDOT will provide additional information before the Skyway is reopened to two-way traffic at www. pulaskiskyway.com, which contains information about the Skyway and the project, and will be updated with relevant new information as work progresses. The Department is carefully coordinating the Pulaski Skyway project with other regional transportation infrastructure projects to minimize traffic congestion. It was first revealed a decade ago, in 2008, by thenGov. Jon S. Corzine, that the Skyway was in dire need of rehabilitation.
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