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As is the annual tradition, Kearny High School seniors made their way up and down Kearny Avenue on Friday, June 21, following dismissal on their last day of classes. This group of students includes at least one bound for Rutgers in the fall.

Monday morning madness: Trucks were legally allowed to dump, but only Santos knew By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com

Ginsburg sent The Observer a view that clearly showed trucks entering and exiting the Keegan Landfill at 7:40 a.m. No one was at the gate to stop the trucks, which went right into the dump. Numerous were seen dumping at the top of the mound. The Observer was on-site and a journalist was able to walk right into the dump. Trucks kept coming and going. And apparently, it was all legal. The

The phone calls and emails started flowing in at a little past 7:40 a.m., Monday, June 24. The most forceful came from Adam Ginsburg, a Kearny resident who has been in the forefront over the fight to close the Keegan Landfill. He wasn’t pleased by what he saw.

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only problem was — no one knew that. According to several sources, Mayor Alberto G. Santos was informed the trucks would be dumping the soil as part of a remediation process/placing of a gas-collection system on Friday, June 21. However, he did not inform residents until hours after the trucks began dumping the soil. It appears not even Santos’s council colleagues were made aware of the

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SEVERAL NAHS STUDENTS GET COLLEGE By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com

TRADITIONALLY, IN EDUCATION, there’s this pecking order. It’s chronological. First, you get a diploma after eighth-grade. Then, a high-school diploma. Following that, some get an associate degree from a twoor four-year college and so on. But for a group of new alums of North Arlington High School, before they got that high school sheepskin, they’d already walked the stage — at MetLife Stadium of all places — to get a twoyear associate degree. These teens — who began as the first cohort of NAHS students at Bergen Community College in the 2017-18 academic year — now possess a high school diploma, an associate degree and are eligible for a free

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ride at New Jersey City University. In theory, they can complete a bachelor’s degree in two more years and be ready for the workforce

before they can legally sip a beer — or head on to graduate school, (for free at NJCU) all thanks to the forward thinking of Stephen Yurchak, superintendent of North

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Arlington’s public schools and others on his team. So we asked Yurchak how this incredibly ambitious program came to be. What we found was fascinating. “During the course of the 2016-2017 school year, our administrative team started to explore new academic programs that would not only further challenge our students, but provide them with a competitive edge while pursuing their post-secondary endeavors,” Yurchak said. “Somerville and Newark public schools, who both run similar

associate degree programs, welcomed North Arlington’s team to visit. “Many ideas were shared and our team then contacted Bergen Community College (BCC) with the hope that a program could be established in North Arlington … our very own confidence in our students being able to take on this challenge ultimately convinced them to believe in North Arlington Public Schools.” And it’s not just classroom participation for the cohort members — none of whom pay tuition. “Additionally, students are required to complete internships during their junior and senior years, which help them to receive real-life experiences to further prepare them for their post-secondary endeavors,” Yurchak said. So, beginning last academic year, the students admitted to the program began their postsecondary journey before their post-secondary journey ended. To participate, students have to be very well prepared academically. Their GPA must be 90 or better, they need a 500 or better on the SAT math test and 450 or

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DEGREE BEFORE HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA Continued from previous page better on the SAT reading and writing components. They must also have fairly solid attendance and be wellbehaved. For those who for whatever reason didn’t take part in the two-year program, seniors are able to earn up to 15 college credits in a shortened version of the program called the Early Credit Advantage. But none of this happened before Yurchak first made the pot even sweeter for participants. Students who finish the Early College Academy are able, if they wish, to enroll at New Jersey City University for free — and if they maintain eligibility, can go as far as earning a master’s degree there … all at no cost. But that doesn’t mean the kids have to go on to NJCU. Every state college in New Jersey will accept the BCC credits. Some private colleges and universities may, also, though that’s not guaranteed. In all, the superintendent is very pleased with how the program has progressed over the first few years — and he foresees continued success as the program continues to grow. “With the continued support of our Board of Education, teaching staff,

BCC staff, parents and students, we are confident that this program will continue to flourish,” Yurchak said. “Since its inception, just two short years ago, several school districts in Bergen County have already committed to join the Early College Program and we anticipate it growing even more as it becomes more prevalent. But it’s not just school admins who are proud. So, too, are parents of the participants. Sami and Nadia Armount, parents of student Cassie Armount, were pleased with the program’s results. “North Arlington High School did a great job with this program. It was a little hard for Cassie, but it was all worth it in the end,” the Armounts said. “Cassie’s goal is to earn a master’s degree in nursing. With this program, it will only take her roughly three years. Overall, it saves a lot of money and time in terms of the degree she would like to pursue.” Said Cassie herself: “The Early College Program has been a tremendous stepping stone for my academic journey. With the associate degree, I am taking off two years to achieve my bachelor’s degree in Nursing. Not only did I get ahead in

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my academic career, but I’ve made lifelong friends that I hope to stay in touch with long after high school.” And last but not least, this innovative program has the support of the NA Board of Education, including its President George

McDermott. “Our students have been given the opportunity of a lifetime through the hard work of our superintendent, staff and Board of Education,” McDermott said. “Our students have taken the opportunity to graduate

with an associate degree and a high school diploma and have the opportunity to go to college for free at NJCU. This is one time that a little hard work by the students goes a long way in given them a step into the real world without the financial burden.”

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calling to be a weather forecaster early on in life in grade school. He estimates it happened somewhere in second- to the fourth-grade as a student in the Harrison school system. After there, the rest is history. “We had a snowstorm and I wanted to know how much snow was going to fall,” he says. “At that time, all I had to look at was a newspaper weather map. It was on the lower-left hand corner of

page 2 of the Newark StarLedger. That was it.” And it wasn’t enough. Sometimes, by the time the newspapers came out each morning, things changed as the weather often does. So he wanted to do more, not just for himself but for all residents in West Hudson. He credits the teachers he had in Harrison. Teachers taught him the fundamentals of the weather. Some of those teachers still call him back to lecture students. So slowly, in the early 80s, the Harrison Weather

Center (HWC) developed. Most of its operations are paid for by self-funding, though some funding does come from the County of Hudson and a few municipalities. And for those who have been following the saga at the Keegan Landfill, the HWC has been providing weather data to the Hudson Regional Health Commission which, itself, has been following the goings-on over on Bergen Avenue in Kearny. As the years moved on, the HWC has become

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producer. Those folks, he says, are pretty much putting on a routine. Now, while one might expect a lot of people to work with Mondaro at the HWC, the reality is he does it all, with the occasional assistance from his wife. It’s a lot of work, something that causes him to only get a couple hours of sleep a night. But over the years, he’s learned to survive — and do it well — with just a few hours of shut-eye. “I go to bed somewhat early and am up early in the morning,” he says. And it’s something he has to do since he’s a paid EMS Chief in North Arlington. That’s the job that pays the bills. The HWC is something that doesn’t bring in a salary, amazingly, though it becomes somewhat of a fulltime job. Somehow, he pulls off, in essence, working two full-time jobs. “I wouldn’t change that for the world,” he says. Find the HWC online at www.facebook.com/ harrisonweather1, where you’ll find a daily forecast for the area as well as detailed forecasts when severe weather arises and tips for keeping safe during extreme weather.

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ON JUNE 18 AT 3:21 P.M.,

KPD Officers Ryan Brady, Andre Fernandes and Kyle Plaugic and Sgts. Chris Levchak and Peter Gleason responded to a bar-restaurant on the 100 block of Kearny Avenue on a report of a fight. Upon their arrival, the establishment’s owner, a 62-year-old man, pointed out four men in a cab, which the officers stopped before it departed. According to the KPD report, the owner said he was working in the restaurant when Josue Garcia, 29, of Kearny — an employee who had called in sick that day — entered the premises, demanding wages. When the owner went to speak with him, Garcia allegedly lunged for a knife on the counter and threatened to kill him. The owner said he pushed Garcia away from the knife before he could get a hand on it, and Garcia fled after hearing that the police had been called. Outside, Garcia allegedly pushed the owner again and then entered the cab accompanied by the three other men, all from Kearny, who had waited outside while the tussle had occurred. Garcia was arrested and charged on a warrant with terroristic threats, unlawful possession of a weapon and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose. He was transferred to the Hudson County Jail. ••• Other recent reports from the Kearny police blotter included the following:

June 14 At 1:17 p.m., Officers Nick Funk and John Donovan were summoned to Walmart where security had detained three Newark women: Leslie A. Sanchez, 25; Jazmine R. Nieves, 30, and Adriana M. Camacho, 26. Loss-prevention said the trio had concealed Walmart clothing inside suitcases and a child’s car seat and under-rang other merchandise at the selfcheckout. The total loss to Walmart would have been $841.28 had the ruse succeeded. All three were arrested and charged with shoplifting and were later released with summonses.

June 16 At 3:07 p.m., Officer Pedro Pina responded to Walmart, where security stated that Tatiyana M. Campbell, 25, of Avenel, under-rang $349.33 worth of groceries and T-shirts at the self-checkout and then attempted to leave the store. Campbell was lodged in the county jail on a warrant charging shoplifting.

charged on a warrant with shoplifting and possession of drug paraphernalia and was transferred to the county jail. ••• At 2:57 a.m., Officer Montes was sent back to Walmart, this time accompanied by Officers Mike Santucci and Matt Knighton. Security reported that Nydira S. Henson, 25, of Irvington, had selected and concealed within tote bags $1,440.42 of clothing before attempting to leave without paying. Henson was sent to the county jail on a shoplifting charge. ••• At 9:03 p.m., detectives from the Street Crimes Unit were on the 200 block of Hickory Street due to recent complaints of people smoking marijuana in the area. Police said Dets. Dave Bush and Jonathan Dowie then observed Jian Peralta,

22, of Kearny, walk by holding a marijuana cigar in his hand. When they approached, they reportedly found Peralta also had a gym bag containing a sandwich bag of marijuana, a “Smart Cart” marijuana oil cartridge and a marijuana grinder. Peralta was charged with possession of pot and paraphernalia and was later released on a summons.

June 18 At 5:28 p.m., Dets. Tim Castle, Mike Andrews, Dowie and Bush pulled over a Ford pickup on Maple Street because, police said, the rear license plate was blocked by a back-up camera, and because they recognized the driver to be Ryan W. Decker, 29, of Elmwood Park, whom they knew to have a suspended license. Police said they smelled marijuana within the truck

and a search located a bag of the drug and a grinder in the center console. Decker was arrested on charges of pot/paraphernalia possession and was also issued tickets for the obstructed plate, driving with a suspended license and failure to surrender a suspended license. He was later released with summonses. ••• At 9:08 p.m., Officers Mathew Lopez and Darwin Paulino were called to Walmart, where security reported that Paola D. Barreto-Sanchez, 32, of Newark, had shoplifted $603.02 worth of household goods, toiletries and overthe-counter medications by concealing them in a tote bag and Walmart shopping bags. Barreto-Sanchez was arrested and later released on a shoplifting summons.

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In thanks for Project Graduation & more THIS PAST WEEKEND, MOST OF THE KEARNY

High School Class of 2019 headed onto buses and to a very well structured Project Graduation after they got diplomas. The event, happening in Kearny for the last decade plus, ensures that one of the most important nights of a teenager’s life — high school graduation — is spent in a safe, alcoholand drug-free environment. Far too often, we hear of graduation-night tragedies caused by drugs or alcohol. But thanks to the dedication and incredibly hard work of the Project Graduation Committee, we can always rest assured that the new alums of Kearny HS will be in good hands, well chaperoned, with plenty of fun things to do following graduation. So we take this time, once again, to thank the committee and all the people and businesses that year-in and year-out make this night possible. Our children are much better off because of your efforts — and they do not go unnoticed.

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EDITORIAL which they’ve spent many years studying, growing, making friendships among so many other things. We recognize how difficult it must be to be a teenager in this world filled with bullying, social media and peer pressures that are nothing like many adults faced while in school. And yet, so much greatness lies ahead. Whether it’s in high school for the graduating eighth-graders — or college, university or the workforce for graduating 12th-graders. Yet we know these graduates are well-prepared no matter what the future holds. The public schools in our readership area have done a fine job preparing their students. The private and Catholic schools have done so, too. And so whatever is next, we say congratulations, graduates. You have been left with an education that will be everlasting. Now go out — take the next step — and make us all proud. Because

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We also give extra praise, this week, to all of the students who graduated from North Arlington High School, having already obtained an associate degree. This innovative program that allows cohort members to be prepared to earn a bachelor’s degree in just two years has clearly been successful. And to think these alums could earn up to a master’s degree at New Jersey City University without spending a dime is even more impressive. Congratulations to all of the graduates — and well done to Stephen Yurchak, superintendent of schools, and to all others involved — for implementing this incredibly progressive and forward-thinking program. There is none other like it in the State of New Jersey and because of that, we should all be very proud!

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As the niece of the late PFC George F. Eckardt, who was killed in action on D-Day, June 6, 1944, I found the article about retired Chief Jack Corbett Sr. emotionally moving and a beautiful tribute. Like Corbett, I also called local organizations to inquire about D-Day celebrations, but could find none — so I resorted to my own personal reflections. Though I never knew my uncle George as he was killed in action 11 years before I was born, his legend and memory have always been kept alive in our family. I grew up with a portrait of him in his Army uniform

proudly displayed on the dining room hutch in my grandmother’s home. When my grandmother died, the Purple Heart, the Gold Star and the American Flag from his casket had been consistently passed down in the family to the next surviving member; and his portrait was duplicated and distributed to each of us. The memory of the love he had for his country and the ultimate sacrifice he made, just one week after his 30th birthday, has been, and will always be, remembered and passed down to each generation of our family. Sacrifices from people like my uncle George, John Johnstone Jr. and all the other young boys

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the numerous rows and rows of single white cross tombstones of those killed on D-Day at Normandy Beach are all pointed toward the United States signifying they are looking home, Corbett brought their memory 75 years later even closer to home with such a wonderful tribute — and seeing his grandchildren a part of it all ensures us that the stories of these young men who perished that day will always be remembered and will always have a place in both our history books and in our hearts. Great job!

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of three days, members of the Kearny Police Department saved the lives of two men, each of them a wouldbe suicide. But if you were to ask the officers involved, our bet is all would say they were just doing their jobs. Heroic individuals are like that. The first incident occurred Monday, June 17. At 2:06 p.m., Officers Angelo Palagano and T.J. Hernandez were dispatched to the Police Officers Carson & Nguyen Memorial Bridge (also known as the Lincoln Highway Bridge) over the Hackensack River on a report of a man holding signs and threatening to jump. The officers found the 56-year-old Jersey City resident mid-span. He was reportedly screaming about various complaints he had and pointing to suicide notes he had handwritten on a chunk of sheetrock and a piece of cardboard. When officers tried to approach, the man climbed up onto the bridge railing, sat down and dangled both feet over the side. He demanded that police call a newspaper or he would jump. Palagano and Hernandez, later joined by Det. Frank West, a crisis-intervention trainer, continued to speak to the man about his problems

while other officers closed the bridge to traffic. After a 15-minute dialogue, the man climbed down off the railing and voluntarily accompanied the officers to a waiting ambulance. Harrison EMS then transported him to Clara Maass Medical Center, Belleville, for a psychiatric evaluation. He was not charged with any offenses. (Note: The bridge in question is named for Jersey City Police Officers Shawn Carson and Robert Nguyen, who died there tragically in a Christmas night 2005 on-duty incident where their vehicle plunged into the river.) At 4:47 p.m. last Thursday, Capt. Tim Wagner and Dets. Dave Bush and Jonathan Dowie responded to the Schuyler Avenue bridge spanning the defunct Boonton Line train tracks. A passerby had reported that a man was sitting or standing on the railing of that bridge. The officers arrived to find a 63-year-old man over the side of the railing, seated on a concrete abutment with his legs dangling down. The man said that he was from out-of-state, staying with family in Kearny and was just out walking and seeing the country. Then, police said, he asked how far down the drop was and whether it would hurt to fall.

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LPD: ‘Lackadaisical’ criminals nabbed at Stop & Shop By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com

the store. The same two continued to repeat the process. Each purchase was of a low dollar amount and they also made cash-back withdrawals at each time. After witnessing multiple transactions, the employee brought the actions of the two men to his supervisor’s attention, Auteri said. Both employees then watched as the two men hopped into a white BMW which was in the store’s parking lot. Stop & Shop then reported the incident to the Lyndhurst PD and when Lt. Andrew Marmorato and Officers Anthony Calabro and Nick Abruscato arrived on scene, they say they observed two men sitting in the front seats of the BMW. When officers walked over to the car to address the two

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got overly confident in their ability to withdraw cash using the cash-back feature at self-checkout registers using stolen credit cards were nabbed by police in Lyndhurst thanks mostly to an alert clerk at the Lewandowski Street Stop & Shop. According to Det. Sgt. Vincent Auteri, the Lyndhurst Police Department’s public-information officer, on Thursday, June 20, an observant Stop & Shop employee noticed what he believed to be suspicious activity as he watched two men who would each make individual purchases at self-service checkout registers using a credit card — and then immediately exit

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“Mamma Mia” is coming to West Hudson. The West Hudson Arts & Theater Company (W.H.A.T.) kicks off the summer with the international smash hit “Mamma Mia,” a sunny, funny international sensation, opening June 26. “We’re thrilled to have the chance to present this much sought-after show,” said Jerry Ficeto, W.H.A.T. president. “We’ve had tons of interest in it since we first announced this season, so we anticipate a flurry of ticket sales.” This story unfolds on an enchanting Greek island paradise when on the eve of her wedding, a young woman’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The show includes pop hit songs by Abba that include: “Super Trouper,” “Dancing Queen,” “Knowing Me, Knowing You,” “Take a Chance on Me,” “The

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negatively affected the economics of recycling and has created one of the biggest challenges facing recycling today. As a result of these challenges, the DEP urges all residents to participate in their local recycling program to help keep unacceptable materials out of curbside and workplace recycling bins. “For recycling to work, we need to keep our recycling mix clean and free of such non-acceptable and problematic items,” McCabe said. “It is important to remember that recyclable materials are not trash, but rather, valuable raw materials used to make new products.” Recycling also helps conserve resources, reduces waste sent to disposal facilities, helps curb emissions of greenhouse gases and creates jobs. The Recycle Right NJ social media campaign is one of several educational initiatives implemented by the DEP to address recycling contamination and advance recycling statewide. Through passage of a 1987 law, New Jersey was the first state to require recycling. New Jersey remains a national recycling leader, with one of the nation’s highest recycling rates. For details about the Recycle Right NJ campaign, visit www.nj.gov/dep/dshw/ recycling/promotools.html. — Kevin Canessa

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to replace him,” head baseball coach Pat Auteri said. “He understands everything about LYNDHURST – He never baseball. It was like having played a down of football, nor another assistant coach. I love was on the field for an inning him and the kids all love him. of baseball. He only bowled No one epitomizes Lyndhurst a few games, but was a key sports more than Campbell member of the bowling team. Donovan. He bleeds blue and But make no mistake about gold.” it. Campbell Donovan was a Lyndhurst head football gigantic part of the athletic coach Rich Tuero introduced program at Lyndhurst High a special award this year at School for the past four years, the team’s awards banquet. as vital as the balls, bats, “It’s called ‘The Heart of a blocking sleds and batting Bear,’ and he’s the first one cages. to get the award,” Tuero said. Campbell Donovan gradu“We’re going to give out the ated from Lyndhurst High last award every year and name week and with it, he leaves a the award after Cam. We’re legacy of greatness as a team going to give it to the kid manager, athletic confidant who bleeds blue and gold like and general all-around fixCam.” ture. Tuero nominated Donovan “You don’t replace Campfor the New York Giants’ bell Donovan,” long time “Heart of a Giant” award, football coach Joe Castagnetti but Donovan didn’t receive said. “He was just as imporenough votes to receive the tant as anyone. His smile, award. But Donovan now has his work ethic, his care for an award in his hometown the program was unmatched. that will always remember his He bought in and I’m glad he commitment to the school he stayed around. I’m glad he loves. was a part of our lives.” Campbell Donovan was the “I don’t know how I’m going team manager for the football

team and the official scorer for the baseball team. He was an active member of the Lyndhurst bowling team, but saw limited action. It didn’t matter. Donovan was part of the team and gave it his all in whatever capacity he was in. Donovan was born three months premature almost 18 years ago. “He was one pound on the dot when he was born,” his father Jim Donovan said. “When my wife Maria was pregnant, the doctors told us that he didn’t have much of a shot. But Cam is a fighter.” Young Campbell had “at least 10 surgeries before he was 11,” according to his father. It left him with some hearing loss and some troubles with his sight. He was classified as special education at an early age. “I couldn’t keep up with my friends,” Campbell Donovan said. “I wasn’t athletically built, but I wanted to be part of the team.” When Donovan enrolled at Lyndhurst High, he was ap-

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suddenly resigned as the head football coach at Harrison High School last month, it left the program with a gaping hole at the top. After all, it should not have come as a surprise, considering that Harrison has employed a total of seven different head coaches in the last nine years. But Hicks was different, because he was young, energetic and came from right across the street in the Harrison Gardens. However, Hicks departed for an assistant coaching position at American International College, giving the 26-year-old Hicks the golden opportunity to be a collegiate head coach. With the position once again open, Brian Capriola seized the opportunity. The 31-year-old Capriola, a former assistant coach at William Paterson University, as well as Mountain Lakes, Bayonne and St. Peter’s Prep, wanted the chance to become a head coach. So Capriola reached out to two of his former coaching colleagues at St. Peter’s Prep to see what they thought of the possibility of taking over the program at Harrison. “I contacted Rich Hansen, Jr. and Ryan O’Flaherty to see what they thought,” Capriola said. “I always thought that I could be a head coach some day. From their knowledge of the program, I thought it was something I wanted to pursue. There’s a certain way to run a program. If they told me that I was out of my mind, I would have listened. But they gave me the confidence I needed to go about applying.”

Capriola contacted Harrison athletic director Kim Huaranga and inquired about the position. By then, Capriola already knew about the returning talent that the Blue Tide had returning, in particular, standout quarterback Mateo DeSosa, who should be one of the top signal callers in northern New Jersey in 2019. “I realize that speed kills,” Capriola said. “And these kids have a lot of speed. They also have a certain toughness about them. You can see that on film. They have toughness at every position. Dan Hicks did a good job with them and with the program. He got the whole town excited about football.” Capriola met with Huaranga and he came away impressed. “Kim gets it,” Capriola said. “She understands what it takes.” So Capriola has decided to take over the Harrison program. He was introduced to the players as the new head coach last week. Right away, Capriola was impressed with his quarterback. “Mateo is electric,” Capriola said. “He really is. When you look at a quarterback, there are certain things you need. Mateo has a good character. He also has excellent accuracy. He’s ready to lead and he’s ready to win.” The first meeting between new coach and quarterback was interesting. “I said to him that I saw his highlight film,” Capriola said. “He said, ‘So, do you like what you see?’ You

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S P O R T S & R E C R E AT I O N VIEW from 11 can see his confidence when he throws. You can also see how he leads the receivers. They’re ready to catch and go. That’s the first thing that was impressive to me. We’re also going to see what he can do with his legs. It’s not essential, but it makes the potential for the offense grow even more.” DeSosa has the ability to be the best Blue Tide signal caller since former Jets quarterback and current SNY analyst Ray Lucas in the 1980s. “Any time you mention someone in the same breath with Ray Lucas, you’re saying something,” Capriola said. “It means he has to be special.” Capriola said that his first meeting with the whole team went well. “I think overall, they’re so excited to continue the success they had last year,” Capriola said. The Blue Tide finished 5-5 in Hicks’ lone year as head

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Brian Capriola is the new head football coach at Harrison High School, replacing Danny Hicks.

coach in 2018. Capriola has to rebuild the entire coaching staff, as assistant coaches John Fannan and Mark Everett have decided not to return. But Capriola already has some quality coaches in mind to come in and assist with the Blue Tide. Capriola said that he is

definitely an offensive minded coach. “I’d say I’m offensive minded big time,” Capriola said. “I come from coaches like Dave Albano at Parsippany Hills (where Capriola played and graduated from) and coaches like Darrell Fusco at Mountain Lakes. They made me more of an offensive guy.

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he really wanted to perform the role of being a manager. proached by Castagnetti. He helped the coaches out “Coach Castagnetti asked and in reality, he became me if I wanted to be the man- like an assistant coach. He ager,” Campbell Donovan grew with the position and said. “That was my second the kids loved having him day of school. It was Septem- around. At first, he was ber 11, which was already quiet and shy, but he gained a special day for me and a lot of self confidence.” my family. I kind of knew Tuero learned to count on what my role was going to Donovan for many things. be, handing out water and “He was a big part of our stuff.” team,” Tuero said. “He was At his first official pracin charge of the water and tice with the football team, the equipment. He took that Campbell Donovan was role very seriously. I held greeted by a special person him accountable for all of – none other than superstar that and he handled it.” quarterback Petey GuerDonovan liked the way he riero, who would go on to was treated by the coaches. become the 2015-2016 Ob“Tuero always calls me one server Male Athlete of the of his boys,” Donovan said. Year and would later become “He treats me like I’m one a standout running back at of his sons. He would run Monmouth University. through a wall for us. We Getting Guerriero’s handhave a family type atmosshake and seal of approval phere here.” meant the world to Donovan. Donovan joined the bowlIt showed that he belonged, ing team and was quickly a that he was truly a part of fixture on the junior varsity. the team. Probably at a lot of other “When Petey shook my schools, Donovan could have hand and said hello, it bowled varsity right away, meant everything,” Donovan but Lyndhurst is a perensaid. “I built a good friendnial contender for state and ship with him. I knew how league championships. special he was. From the “I was part of the bowlfirst snap, I knew he was ing team,” Donovan said. “I something special. To me, eventually earned my varit made me feel normal, sity letter in bowling. That because I knew how big of made me feel involved and an athlete he was. I felt more made me feel like I was part welcomed.” of something special.” “He bought in and got to In the spring, Donovan know everyone,” Castagnetti kept the book for the basesaid. “He might have been ball team and had to make a little nervous at first, but the tough calls on whether

plays were hits or errors, even if his friends and classmates were involved. “He’s old school when he does the book,” Auteri said. “He does the charts and gets us ready to go. When he comes to me and asks me about a play, saying, ‘What did you think of that?’ I usually let him make the call and generally he’s right on the money. He comes to talk to me about the opposing team and has a lot of information. He definitely does his homework.” Donovan loved his role as an official scorer. “I see the game from a different perspective,” Donovan said. “I’ve watched the game my whole life. Coach Auteri gave me the responsibility and I take it seriously. Sometimes, they just have to play the game. I let them focus on the game and not worry about anything else. I always asked Coach Auteri if it was a hit. I think I was fair.” When the school’s awards ceremony was held recently, Campbell Donovan received four different scholarships. He received the Jim Guirland Scholarship for his dedicated work with the Special Angels Recreation Program for kids with disabilities; the Dan Gilmore Scholarship, the Lyndhurst Scholarship from the Ciarco Family for academics, citizenship and school spirit and the Michael Sabella Memorial Scholarship. “I don’t think we can put

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Campbell Donovan now goes on to the next chapter of his incredible life. He will attend Montclair State University in the fall, hoping to major in sports journalism and broadcasting. “It’s been an absolute privilege for me to wear the blue and gold,” Campbell Donovan said. “I can’t thank my teachers, the coaches, my athletic director (Jeff Radigan) enough. I’ve been a part of this great athletic program.” Needless to say, Donovan will be sorely missed. “It was never a question of whether he could handle everything,” Castagnetti said. “As he grew with the role, the role grew.” “I keep telling him that we’re going to miss the crap out of him,” Tuero said. “I don’t think it’s going to hit me until he’s not here and we’re all asking, ‘Where’s Campbell?’” Donovan knows he had a great run. “I couldn’t have asked for four better years,” Campbell Donovan said. “It was the best.”

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Belleville’s Rivera, Nutley native Guglielmello grace North roster in annual All-Star Classic

UNION – When Eric Rivera was informed by Belleville High School head football coach Jermain Johnson that he was selected to an All-Star game, Rivera immediately thought it was the Robeson Classic that was held at East Orange High School earlier this month. But Rivera never dreamed it could be the pinnacle of all New Jersey high school AllStar football games, namely the Phil Simms New Jersey Scholastic Football Coaches Association’s North-South AllStar Classic, held annually at Kean University. “As soon as he told me that it was the North-South game, I jumped for joy,” Rivera said. “I couldn’t believe it. I said, ‘This is the best news I could

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kicker for the North squad, which meant he also had to handle punting duties. “I normally don’t punt,” said Guglielmello, one of the best placekickers in the state with range of over 50 yards with field goal attempts. “I never worked on punting, so that’s a bit of a challenge. But I’ll be fine. I don’t worry about it. I’ll just kick it where no one is standing.” Like Rivera, Guglielmello was thrilled to be with the best football players in the Garden State. “It’s definitely an honor to be with other kids who love playing football,” Guglielmello said. “I grew up with watching this game. I came every year. I knew a bunch of kids who were selected in the past. So this is a great opportunity for me.” Guglielmello liked the idea of spending the weekend in the dormitories at Kean. “We woke up as a team, ate as a team, practiced as a team,” Guglielmello said. “It’s kind of like going to college. It’s a good head start. It really was a good experience for me.” Guglielmello played for the St. Joseph team that won the NJSIAA Non-Public Group 4 state championship last December, defeating rival Bergen Catholic in the title game at MetLife Stadium. Now, he gets a chance to play his final high school game in the North-South game. “It’s about as good as it gets,” Guglielmello said. “I can’t think of anything else I would have rather done. Everyone here is having a good time. It really is a great experience.” And it was great that two local grid stars got a chance to represent the area well. The honorary coach for the North All-Stars was former Giants’ offensive lineman David Diehl, who was out on the field Saturday working with the team. The game’s namesake Phil Simms, another Giants Super Bowl hero, was scheduled to be in attendance for the afternoon sessions with the teams.

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Off-leash dog park opening next month in Branch Brook Local residents will soon have another place to take their dogs for recreation and exercise as an off-leash dog park is coming to Branch Brook Park next month. Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. announced the news Friday, June 21. Work on the poochpark is already underway and should be complete sometime next month. “We are always looking for opportunities to improve our open spaces and create recreation opportunities for the public. The development of the dog park transforms an underutilized area of the

park into a vibrant location where community members and their canine pets can gather and socialize,” DiVincenzo said. “ … This is another way for the public to enjoy our open spaces.” The 30,000-square-foot dog park will be located along the park roadway in the northern division of the park near the Parks Department Maintenance Facility. It will be accessible from the Heller Parkway entrance. The dog park will be divided into two sections: one for small pups that is about 11,000 square-feet and

one for larger breeds that is about 19,000 square-feet. Both will have equipment for dogs to run on and climb. Drainage at the site was improved and water fountains for humans and canines were installed. The entrance to the dog park consists of a double fence to prevent unleashed dogs from running way. A designated crosswalk will be created at the entrance to enhance safety for dog owners and their pets who park and cross the street. Trees were pruned and dead trees were removed; trash receptacles,

dog-bag dispensers, dogwashing stations and park benches were also installed. Mott MacDonald, of Iselin, was awarded a professional contract for $42,700 to design the dog park. Picerno Giordano, of Kenilworth, was awarded a public bid for $589,159 to perform the construction work. The Essex County Department of Public Works will monitor the project to avoid delays. The Essex County Recreation and Open Space

Trust Fund Advisory Board awarded a grant to fund the project. Construction began in May and is scheduled to be completed by the end of July. The Branch Brook Dog Park will be the fifth dog park in the Essex County Parks System. Two of the other parks are in The Observer’s readership area: the Watsessing Dog Park in Bloomfield opened in 2005 and the Brookdale Dog Park in Bloomfield opened in 2007.

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OBITUARIES DORIS OSTROM

Doris Ostrom (nee Williams) of Kearny died June 15, 2019 in the Manor By the Sea in Ocean Grove. She was 94. Visiting was at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. Cremation was private. Doris was the owner of Thompson Fish and Chip Restaurant for many years. Wife of the late Robert Ostrom, she was also the mother of Doreen Ostrom Kane (the late James Kane), Jarlynn Hyde (Dennis), Robert Ostrom (Jean) and Arthur Ostrom (Nezi). Sister of the late Mickey Williams, Bunny Quinlan and Suzie Batchlor, she is also survived by her grandson Bobby Ciecwisz (Michelle). In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

JOY-ANNE CHESNICK

Joy-anne Chesnick, 67, of Kearny, died Wednesday, June 19, after a long and courageous battle with multiple myeloma cancer. She was the wife of Alphonse Chesick.

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Born in Jersey City, daughter of the late James H. and Irene Corlett Carberry Jr., Joy lived in Kearny her entire life, but since childhood, she spent many wonderful summers at Lewis Lake in Union Dale, Pennsylvania. She was a graduate of the Kearny High School Class of 1970 and Northland College Class of 1974. Joy was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Arlington, Kearny, where she served as a deacon and a church elder. She was employed as the office manager in her brother’s dental office for over 30 years in Bloomfield. She later worked as an office and dental assistant for Dr. Joseph A. Loboda Jr., in Kearny for seven years until her retirement. She also served on the board of directors of the Job Haines Home, Bloomfield. Also surviving is a brother James Carberry, of Ware, Massachusetts; a sister-in-law Pauline Nadzak, of Browndale; a special niece Marleen Bliznik and her husband Butch, as well as several other

nieces and nephews.; and her best friends for over 40 years: Susan Utsch, Mary Lou Sommer, Anne Remington, Carol Aguilera, Sheree Dranchak and her Pastor Elaine Connolly. She was also preceded in death by her beloved brother Dr. Thomas R. Carberry and her “bestest” friends Sharon Glenn and Annie Abrams. Graveside services will be held Thursday, June 27, at noon in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Susquehanna St., Forest City, Pennsylvania. Arrangements were by the Jones & Brennan Funeral Home, 430 Main St. Forest City. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a random act of kindness or donate to your favorite charity or organization. For directions or to send online condolences, visit the funeral home website.

AMNERIS I. PARDO

Amneris I. Pardo, 91, died Thursday, June 17, 2019, at Aventura Medical Center in Aventura, Florida. She was born Jan. 23, 1928, in Havana Cuba, in the

district of Santa Clara, to Feliciano and Maria (Senalle) Arocha. She was a student of the University of Havana. She married Rodolfo Pardo on Dec. 29, 1951, in Havana. Widowed, she is survived by a brother Mario Arocha; sons Rodolfo J. Pardo and Raymond L. Pardo; grandsons Alex Rodolfo Pardo, Raymond A. Pardo, Darren M. Pardo, Richard A. Pardo, Marc A. Pardo and many nieces and nephews. The entombment ceremony will be on Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at noon in Holy Cross Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel in North Arlington. Local arrangements are by the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny.

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Center, Summit, from complications of pneumonia. A beloved family man, he emigrated from Argentina where he studied art at the Escuela Nacional de Bellas Artes in Buenos Aires and learned sign-making primarily as an apprentice to Argentinian craftsmen. In the early 1970s, he made New Jersey his home, opening several businesses including his first sign shop under the name El Argentino Signs as well as Gaucho Steak House in the 1980s and Kearny Signs until the present day. For over 45 years, he beautified Kearny, Harrison and the surrounding areas with his talent and unique style of hand-lettering and advertising, making businesses flourish in the process. Many a times, Felix kindly donated his graphic design skills to the Kearny Police Department and Kearny High School. He had a generous heart and a zest for life and coming to the United States was his greatest adventure. His artistry, creativity and great sense of humor will always be remembered. A burial service will take place Tuesday, June 25, at 11 a.m., at Holy Cross Cemetery in North Arlington.

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HARRISON

3 Family - Mixed-use building built in 2005. 2 spacious 7-room apartments with 3 bedrooms, large office and 2 full baths on 2nd & 3rd floors (about 1,700 sf each). Hardwood floors, central air and laundry hookups in apartments. Rent 1600+1650=3250 a month M/M. Store on 1st floor about 1500 sf with a large basement being offered for rent. Store used to be a hair salon, and may be used as a restaurant. Asking $739,900

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HARRISON

2 Family - Beautiful 2 Family Home with 5 Bedrooms and 3 Full Baths, 1st Fl with 3 Bedrooms and Full Bath, 2nd Fl with 2 Bedrooms and Full Bath. Featuring Central Air, 1 Car Garage plus 2 Car Parking Spaces. Roof is only 4 years old. Close to Transportation. Asking $659,000

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NEWARK

2 Family - Beautifully renovated 2 family home in a desirable part of Newark! Brand new floors, kitchen, electric, utilities! Great natural lighting throughout the house! Each unit has a large open layout. Both units feature 3 bedrooms with a Master Bedroom that has its own private bathroom. Large yard with plenty of potential to make it how you like it! Property is close to transportation, shopping and house of worship. Schedule your appointment today! LOW TAXES! Asking $375,000

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FAIRVIEW

Condo - Fairview Heights! Modern Condo with 1 Bedroom, Den, Large Living Rm, Modern Kitchen and Modern Bath. Large Master Bedroom with Upgraded Recessed Lighting and Double Closet. Large Balcony Off Living Rm. Condo with Almost 1000 Sq Feet. Low Maintenance Fee of $279/Month. Garage Parking w/ Parking Space #7 for 1 Car. Elevator in the Building. Laundry Available. Public Transportation to NYC at the Front Lobby Door. Asking $289,900

1 Family - Brand New Construction, built with all superior quality materials. First floor w/open floor plan, 9’ceilings, large living rm, gourmet kitchen with top of the line whirlpool appliances, large island with quartz countertops, dining area with sliding doors to a large deck, 2nd level w/ master bedroom suite w/ vaulted ceilings, walk-in closet w/custom built-in and a private bath with soaking tub, separate shower, double sinks with quartz countertops, 3 additional good size bedrooms. Asking $775,000

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Photo courtesy of Trish Fitzpatrick

Some 20 freshmen of the 245 students in the Class of 2022 were selected as Magis Award winners at the end-of-year assembly in June at St. Peter’s Prep. The Magis, or ‘the more,’ recognizes outstanding freshmen. Kearny residents Andrew Fernandez and Antonio Vivero were among the winners. Fernandez was recognized for his grit and determination, positive attitude and enthusiasm. Vivero was cited for working hard on his studies, for standing up for his beliefs and for being helpful to others. Bloomfield resident Ellis Reid was also a recipient. Reid was nominated for being a focused young man, friendly, outgoing and a good listener.

HARRISON

Condo- 12 year young townhouse 1225 SF with silver package upgrade ($8,000 value). Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Microwave and wireless security system included. Gettysburg model. 1 car garage + 1 covered parking. Gym, Clubhouse & swimming pool on site. Free shuttle bus to and from Harrison Path Station. Offers need to be pre-approved by a Portfolio lender. Unit has partial river view. Asking $435,000

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HARRISON

Condo- 12 year old spacious townhouse. Hamilton model. 1580 SF. Refrigerator, Gas range, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer & Microwave included. Central Air. 2-Story high ceiling in Dining Rm. W/W carpeting throughout. Above-range microwave & tankless water heater one-year old. 1-car garage plus 1 additional covered parking. Gym, Clubhouse & swimming pool onsite. Free shuttle buses to and from Harrison Path Station. Asking $462,000

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NORTH ARLINGTON

1 Family - The search for your future home ends here! A beautiful move-in ready 1 family home in North Arlington, the No.1 “Best Place in America to raise a family” according to Time Magazine. 3 Bedroom home with the 3rd bedroom being in a spacious loft with an extra room that can be used as an Office or Media Room. Updated Kitchen, Living Room and Dining Room with sliding doors that take you to a spacious backyard with a closed in deck perfect for entertaining. For sale “as is”. Asking $399,999

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JERSEY CITY

2 Family - Legal two family handy-man special with great income potential in developing part of Jersey City! Property has on street parking. Property being Sold As-Is and needs total gut. Make the house the way you want it! Close to major transportation & Shopping. Asking $240,000

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KEARNY Single family, 5 BR, 3.5 Baths, LIV, DIN, Large EIK, Laundry

UNDER CT CONTRA

Room, finished basement w/wet bar, driveway, attached

Liv, EIK, 4 BR, 1 BA, Laundry room

KEARNY UNDER CT CONTRA

3 BR, 1 FB

UNDER CT CONTRA

Asking $319,000

Asking $269,999

HARRISON

KEARNY

Renovated single family, Liv, Din, Kit,

garage

Asking $359,000

HARRISON

New construction, 5 br, 5 fb, plus family room, 1 car garage

Single Family, LR, DR, MEIK, 1.5 BATH, 3 BR, Finished Basement

New construction, 2 family, 5 BR, 4 FB

Asking $729,000

Asking $455,000

Asking $739,000

HARRISON

Brand new construction! 2 fam, 5BR, 5 FB, balconies. Asking $709,000

KEARNY UNDER CT CONTRA

Renovated single family, Sun Rm, Liv w FP, Din, 4 BR, 2 FB, finished basement. Asking $479,000