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DEAR SANTA I
Dec. 24, 1998
t has been many decades since I have written to you or helped my children write to you. You know, even in the autumn of my life, my belief in you is still as strong as when I could barely reach the stockings hung in the living room.
Since my last letter, I’ve experienced the ups and downs, joys and sorrows, bumps and scrapes we all get as we go through life. It is precisely those experiences that instruct and mature us, expanding our capacities to live. It is also what inspires me to write to you this eve. You see, recently, I have had some misfortune and from it a gift was given me … an awareness of the love and support of family and friends. As I sit, pondering this gift and the spirit of the season, I am reminded of an incident that happened many Christmases ago.
Jack Satter, a longtime resident of Kearny, has long played Santa at Christmastime. But one child’s wishes stuck with him — prompting him to write to the real Santa about it 21 years ago.
As a young father, I had purchased a copy of your suit along with all the trimmings of your likeness in order to put forth the idea that you do, indeed, exist since in a child’s world, you are widely discussed, but seldom seen up close. It was while meeting children and discussing their list of Christmas wishes, that a girl of about 7 sat on my knee, looked me in the eye, and said, as though talking to one of her friends, “Santa, you know I’ve been a good girl this year, right?” “Yes,” I responded. “Well, I really want a Barbie doll and a doll house.” “I see,” I said. “But Santa, you don’t have to give me them this year if you can give my mommy an daddy something instead.” “Well, what would you like me to bring them?” I said with a grin. “I think jobs are like toys to daddies and my daddy lost his.
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elleville’s American Legion Post 105 celebrated its centennial last month during Veterans Day weekend, under the theme “Legacy and Vision” — a celebration of past accomplishments and a renewal of the organization’s resolve to serve communities, states and the nation for a second century. Post 105 was originally chartered Sept. 9, 1919, by 24 sons of Belleville who returned from the First World War, making it one of the older posts still active within the American Legion. The American Legion, an organization made up of our country’s veterans, was established by officers and men of the American Expeditionary Force March 15, 1919, in Paris, France, and was
federally chartered on Sept. 16, 1919, by the United States Congress. The Legion as a whole celebrated centennial this past year. In an event sponsored and coordinated by the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 105, with over 80 veterans, family members, members of the American Legion family and community supporters in attendance, the Legion Hall was packed. Flanked by historical memorabilia from Post 105’s past, including that original charter signed in 1919, Post Commander Richard Hult served as master-ofceremonies. “To preserve the memories and incidents of our nation’s associations in the great wars, the American Legion has stood as the conscience of a grateful nation,”
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encounter. Once he was placed under arrest, several open cans of beer were found inside the Jeep’s frontpassenger side compartment. Once he was in custody, McDonald continued to act belligerently, threatening to kill himself and the officers. Ultimately, McDonald was charged with drunken driving, two counts of aggravated assault on a police officer, obstruction, resisting arrest, criminal mischief and making terroristic threats. McDonald also received a host of moving violations. McDonald was transported to New Bridge Medical Center, Paramus, for a psychological evaluation before being remanded to the Bergen County Jail, Hackensack. — Kevin Canessa
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KPD: Yellow is worth as much as gold By Karen Zautyk kzautyk@theobserver.com Reports from the Kearny PD have included incidents in which juvenile victims lost their bicycles and/or iPhones to equally young “muggers,” and this week’s blotter features a similar crime. However, what was taken might surprise you. On Nov. 27 at 3:29 p.m., Officers Ryan Brady and Ruben Rivera and Capt. Chuck Fergie responded to the corner of Quincy and Kearny avenues, where they were met by two 12-year-old Kearny boys and the father of one of the youths. The boys reported they had been riding their bikes on the 400 block of Kearny Avenue when two other Kearny boys, ages 13 and 14, blocked their way and asked them if they smoked marijuana. When the boys answered in the negative, the 14-yearold allegedly forced one of them into an alleyway and ordered him to
urinate in a specimen cup he had in his pocket. Police said the 12-year-old reported that he was scared by the encounter and went along as ordered and that “the 14-year-old blocked the exit of the alleyway until the victim produced a sample.” Both older boys then left on foot. Following the victim interview, Rivera located the two suspects on Kearny Avenue, and the 14-year-old reportedly said he was coming back from his drug program after having submitted a urine sample. He was taken into custody on a charge of false imprisonment. Police said a search uncovered the specimen container as described by the victim with remnants of urine inside. A county juvenile intake officer later ordered the suspect released to a guardian. The 13-year-old was not charged.
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Nov. 27 At 6:30 p.m., Officers Chris Medina and Zach Latka were dispatched to Walmart, where security reported that Stephanie Nunez, 31, of Irvington, had concealed $309.95 of miscellaneous merchandise in her purse and Walmart shopping bags. Police said a search incident to arrest showed that Nunez was carrying wire cutters, an empty glass vial with two plastic caps, credit cards embossed with the names of seven other people, a medical insurance card in the name of an eighth person, a BJ’s Wholesale Club card in the name of a ninth person and a job identification card with the name and photo of a 10th person. Nunez was charged with shoplifting, seven counts of credit
card theft, possession of burglar tools and drug paraphernalia and three counts of theft of property mislaid. She was later released with summonses.
Nov. 29 At 3:12 p.m., Officer Rich Poplaski Jr., responding to a report of an MV accident at Wawa, found that a Nissan Murano had been driven through a fence and over a retaining wall that separates the parking lot from the gully between it and Harrison Avenue. The SUV was perched with its rear wheels still in the lot, its front resting four to five feet down — and two passengers still inside. Police said University Hospital EMTs were speaking with the driver, Bill D. Narvaez, 25, of Kearny, who had self-extricated. However, the passengers had not yet been
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May Post 105 have 100 more great years! One hundred years ago, men of many ages returned to the United States following the Great War — known now as World War I — perhaps the most vicious war in American history. When they came home, they did so without so many of their fellow men, who gave their lives in sacrifice to our nation. In modern times, we’ve seen it with the women and men who come home from the Middle East to a grateful nation, but often a nation that does not properly take care of its veterans. We’ve read horror stories of veterans who are unable to find proper healthcare, even though programs do, indeed, exist. We read sad stories of veterans who have difficulties adjusting to civilian life after tours abroad. Those who have not served cannot truly grasp what many veterans experience. But it surely doesn’t mean empathy is not prevalent. But again, going back 100 years, Belleville American Legion Post 105 was organized for the betterment of all those
EDITORIALS who served in the Great War. That post’s current commander recently reminded us why the legion and post were created 100 years ago, as part of the post’s centennial celebration last month. “Empowered by its federal charter, signed into law on Sept. 16, 1919, the American Legion organized an army of expert service officers to provide free healthcare and benefits assistance to veterans and their families,” Commander Richard Hult said. “Nationally, the American Legion has been an advocate for veteran’s rights by supporting the creation of the VA, helping veterans and their families during the Depression, fighting for the establishment of the GI Bill, pushing for a uniform US Flag Code and supporting veterans’ health issues. “Large in number and staked to thousands of local communities worldwide, the American Legion Family — which came
to include an American Legion Women’s Auxiliary and Sons of The American Legion — is uniquely positioned to positively impact tens of millions of lives.” And that is exactly what Post 105 has done for 100 years. It has positively impacted the lives of countless veterans. It has contributed to the well-being of the Township of Belleville like few others have. It has resisted the test of time and a changing society. Simply put, it is a gem and it has been for a century. As its 100th anniversary was marked a few weeks ago, we take this time to say thank you to the post. We remember all of its past members who worked so hard for all who returned home following war. We recognize all of the sacrifices it has made so that others might live better lives. Belleville is a much better place because of the Post 105. Congratulations on 100 fine years, Post 105. May there be many, many more years ahead. Your efforts have hardly gone unnoticed.
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line.” Once the funding amount is set, Melham said it should only take about a week or two to have the filters delivered and distributed. Rather than acquire the filters that attach to faucets, which are prone to installation problems, the Township is securing pouring pitcher filters with multiple replacement cartridges. Since residents of Silver Lake are a part of the City of Newark’s water infrastructure, and billed directly by Newark, they have already been receiving water filters provided by the City of Newark’s Water Utility. “We are already seeing progress with Newark’s new water9treatment method, and believe within the next 4-6 months the small traces of lead currently leaching in from residential service lines will be non-detectable,” Melham said.
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In Harrison recreation soccer, the Middle Division Champion Colorado Rapids beat Real Salt Lake, 2-1, in the finals. Rapids goals by Christopher Cedillo and Ayush Garg held off a lone goal by Real Salt Lake’s Sara Carvalheiro-Santos. Seen here after the championship are, from left, kneeling, Sean Salas, Carlos Pineda, Justin Duton, Fabricio Cortesia, and Ayush Garg. In the middle row, from left, are Ariella Buestan, Jayden Buestan, Gabriiel Tacuri, Christopher Cadillo, Angel Ojeda, Iker Ontanecki and Adrian Matista. In the back row, from left, Councilman Mike Dolaghan, Rec workers Joshua Lamberty, Nick Renkart, Dan Mobus, Councilman Larry Bennett and Harrison Recreation’s Larry Kelly.
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Section 1, Group II state champions, Lyndhurst’s first state champion since 1983. LYNDHURST – As the array “It was a crazy experience,” of public vehicles – police, said senior Anthony Lembo. fire, emergency services – “It made us truly feel like made their way along the pachampions.” rade route Sunday morning, “It felt like we just won the honoring the state champion Super Bowl,” said fellow senLyndhurst High School footior Piotr Partyla, the state’s ball team, there were sirens rushing champion. “It felt blaring and horns honking. unreal.” The Lyndhurst marching Lyndhurst head coach Rich band continued to play. Tuero agreed. When the parade turned “Other than my marriage and off Stuyvesant Avenue and the birth of my two daughters, headed east on Valley Brook, this was the greatest moment there was a scene reminiscent of my life,” said Tuero, who of New York’s “Canyon of spent the day hugging eveHeroes,” in lower Manhattan ryone in sight and waving to whenever a major event, usu- those he couldn’t hug. “It was ally a New York sports team magical. How can it get any wins a championship. better than?” Tons of blue, white and gold After the Golden Bears won confetti and shredded paper their 11th straight game, came flying off the rooftops defeating Parsippany, 26-7, at Stuyvesant and Valley two weeks ago to clinch their Brook, showering down upon second championship of the Lyndhurst’s heroes, namely 2019 season, getting the state the 2019 NJSIAA North Jersey trophy to go along with the
North Jersey Interscholastic Conference title they captured last month, Lyndhurst Mayor Robert Giangeruso and his Board of Commissioners decided that the township had to do something special to honor the historic grid team. Thus, the idea of a victory parade took birth. “It’s a great honor for us to reward the great job done by great coaches and a great team,” Giangeruso said. “We all chipped in to put this together. I was glad to be able to do it. The whole town got involved and it was a successful event. When they won the state championship, we all decided that we had to do something. We talked about it and we did it. We wanted to reward the kids. It was well deserved.” Commissioner Thomas DiMaggio, who oversees the town’s recreation department
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veteran St. Benedict’s Prep wrestling coach Mike DiPiano reached a crisis point in his life. His kidneys and pancreas were failing and he was in dire need of a transplant in order to survive. “I was on dialysis for two years,” DiPiano said. “You hope and pray for the best.” So the long-time Nutley resident reached out to the Sharing Network in order to get on the list to receive that much needed transplant. A 21-year-old man from south Jersey tragically died, but because he checked the box on his driver’s license, Sean became an organ donor – and Mike DiPiano was the benefactor. Now, two decades later, DiPiano is living a fulfilled life. He is retired from teaching and coaching, but DiPiano and his wife Karen enjoy traveling and going to special events. DiPiano is very active, competing in the Transplant Games in the shot put and discus every year with a group called Team Liberty with transplant recipients from New Jersey, New York and Connecticut. “We have over 100 members on the team,” DiPiano said. Ever since he joined Team Liberty, DiPiano has been very active with the Sharing Network, giving back to the organization that gave him life. Along with his coaching sons, two chips off the old block, Frank, who has his father’s old role as the head coach at their alma mater St. Benedict’s Prep, and Mike, who is the head wrestling coach and head
girls’ soccer coach at Nutley, as well as the assistant softball coach, the DiPiano family run the Gift of Life Duals, a one-day wrestling smorgasbord with some of the best teams in northern New Jersey all getting together to grapple for a great cause. The tournament, which will be held this year on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at St. Benedict’s Prep in Newark, features eight of the best teams around. The tournament helps to bring awareness to the cause, to help register people to become organ donors and to raise some money for the Sharing Network. Incredibly, 4,000 New Jersey residents are in need of some sort of transplant. That number stands at 125,000 nationwide. But before the tournament, DiPiano will serve in a much larger capacity. DiPiano has been selected to represent the Sharing Network and Team Liberty at the upcoming Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California on New Year’s Day. Actresses Rita Moreno and Gina Torres and Olympic Gold medal-winning gymnast Laurie Hernandez will all serve as Grand Marshals for this year’s Tournament of Roses Parade. DiPiano will ride on the Donate Life Float, a float that will consist of all donor recipients. There will be approximately 30 people on the float from all over the country. Team Liberty sponsored DiPiano to go and ride on the float, which will feature thousands of roses. Each rose will be in honor of
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LEFT: “The Mama Bears,” a group of mothers who cooked for the team on a weekly basis, were on the corner of Stuyvesant and Valley Brook proudly waving cardboard cutouts of their sons. RIGHT: The Lyndhurst football team proudly displayed a sign that said it all. State champs, a title that no one can ever take away.
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She’s going to play a big role.” Junior April Lopez is a returning starter. The 5-foot-6 Lopez could be the Bucs’ leading scorer this year if all goes well. “She’s a true basketball player,” Cantarella said. “She plays basketball all year round. She’s playing all the time and she plays a lot with the boys. She’s our best perimeter player and she has the ability to get on fire and knock down shots.” The Bucs have a pair of almost identical sophomore forwards in 5-foot-10 Yarelis Baez and Daliana Estevez. “They’re still learning how to play,” Cantarella said. “They’re very athletic and run the floor well. I’m hoping for big years out of both of them.” Sophomore Taina Carasquillo is a 5-foot-5 backup two-way guard. “I’m hoping for big things out of her,” Cantarella said. “She is very aggressive defensively and gets out on the perimeter to harass people.” The Buccaneers have been moved to the Freedom Division of the Super Essex Conference, so that means they should instantly be more competitive. They open the season against Cristo Rey (formerly Christ the King) of Newark at home Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. They will play in the William Ferguson North Arlington Christmas Tournament with Dickinson of Jersey City, Bergen Tech and North Arlington, so that should be a strong competitive tourney for the Bucs. “I think we can have a solid season,” Cantarella said. “I think we’ll be more competitive. If we make some shots, we will have more wins than last year.” That’s the hope – and in some cases, the prayer, one that hopefully gets answered.
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OBITUARIES WILLIAM T. VALENTE
Mr. William T. Valente formerly of Harrison and Kearny, N.J., died peacefully at home in New Smyrna Beach, Florida on Sunday, December 1, 2019. He was 90. Visitation will be in the Condon Funeral Home 684 Kearny Ave, Kearny (condonfuneralhome.com) on Tuesday, December 10 from 3-7 pm. A funeral mass will be celebrated in St. Stephens Church, Kearny at 10am on Wednesday, December 11. Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery in North Arlington. Bill was born and raised in Harrison and graduated from Holy Cross Grammar School. He continued his education at St. Peter’s Prep and College, graduating in 1950 with a degree in Mathematics. He also worked in the family business as a carpenter and bookkeeper. In 1960, he began his teaching career at Essex Catholic High School in Newark. He was appointed Chairman of mathematics department just 3 years later. He retired in 1980 as an honoree of the Hall of Fame at Essex Catholic. Living in St. Stephens Parish, he became the maintenance repair man at the school and church. Very well-liked by teachers and students alike, he was known as “Mr. Fixit”. One of his favorite jobs was building the stable at Christmas time in front of church.. At St Stephen’s he was an active member of the Knights of Columbus St. Cecilia’s Council # 6928, Parish Counsel, and Eucharistic Minister. He was also named man of the year by the Holy Name Society of St. Stephens. Bill was the loving husband of Mary (nee Haran) for 63 years. He was predeceased by his siblings John Valente, Theresa Richards, Anthony Valente and Mary Coleman. He is survived by his children, William Jr., James (Claire), David, Thomas (Leigh Ann) and Joseph (Pomai) and his brother Frank Valente (the late Edith). Also surviving are his grandchildren Andrew, Katlyn (Steven), Kevin, Mari, Rosie, Thomas, Olivia, Aipono, and Ulumoku and great grandchildren, Logan and Conner. In Lieu of flowers, kindly
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John Radford died Dec. 6, 2019. He was 96. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, he lived in Kearny before moving to Belvidere in 1996. Visiting will be Tuesday, Dec. 10, from 4 until 8 p.m. at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. A service takes place Wednesday, Dec. 11, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. John proudly served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a wire-technician specialist for RCA. Husband of the late June (Harrington), he was the devoted father of Joan Sarratt (Gene), Cathy Boswell Gordon, Laura Boswell, John Radford (Marcy) and the late Diane Boswell Brennan. Brother of Nancy Pollock, he was also the grandfather of Jennifer, Susan, Christine, Kelly, Shaun, Matthew, Bill, Danny, Johnny, Tom and the late Gene. He is also survived by his great-grandchildren Jay, Emma, Abigail, Michael, Anna and “one on the way.” In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Margaret (Micki) Bonick (nee deGutis) a lifelong Kearny resident died Thursday, Dec. 5, in Belleville. She was 94. A memorial visitation will take place in the Condon Funeral Home, 684 Kearny Ave., Kearny (www.condonfuneralhome.com) on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019 from 9-10:30 a.m. The funeral Mass will follow at St. Stephens Church, Kearny, at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Micki ran the cafeteria in St. Stephen’s school for over 20 years until retiring. She was a Brownie leader at St. Stephen’s for 25 years. She also volunteered at West Hudson Hospital, where she was also member of the Ladies Auxiliary. She was predeceased by her husband Anthony (1997). Surviving are her children Karen Montville and Mark Bonick as well as her grandchildren Lauren and Kelly Bonick. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Girl Scouts of America, 635 Kearny Ave., Kearny, N.J. 07032 in Micki’s memory.
MARY ANN BARTLEY
Mary Ann Bartley (nee Shea), 76, died November 28, LOUISE MURGIA 2019. It is with great sadness that Born in Newark, she lived the family of Louise Murgia her adult life and raised her announces her passing on family in North Arlington Nov. 30, 2019. She was born and Kearny, and had a spein Jersey City to Frances and cial place in her heart for the Evaristo Magrini on May 29, Jersey Shore. 1942. She was a loyal bank teller Private Funeral services at Valley National Bank in were under the direction of Kearny for 25 years before Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 retiring as a head teller in Cleveland Ave., Harrison. 2005. Her customers enjoyed Louise will be sadly missed her quick wit, sense of humor by her sons William Ronayne and friendly smile. and his wife Joy, Michael RoShe was the beloved wife nayne and his wife Rita, and of Edward T. Bartley Jr., the her son James Ronayne. cherished mother of Mary Sister of Marie Viducich Ann Sweeney and her hus(nee Magrini) and her husband Thomas, and Jo Ann band Peter, she was the sister Karcic and her husband of Leonard Magrini and his Mario, the adored grandwife Marge, Donald Magrini mother of Patrick, Kate, and his wife MaryEllen and Sarah, Shea and Julia. She Ernest Magrini (deceased) especially loved her grandand his wife Loretta. dogs Ash and Cooper. She will be lovingly rememShe was the dear sister bered by her eight grandchil- of Frank Shea and his wife
Nancy, and the loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. She loved all children, was always generous with her time, love and life experiences. She never let an opportunity pass to tell a good story, or a slightly inappropriate one. Mary Ann loved hosting holidays, starting her meal with a soup, made fresh cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving, and was a great baker. She taught many how iron, clean, cook, bake, and most importantly be a thoughtful person. Mary Ann loved spending time with her grandchildren putting together puzzles, but never more than 750 pieces as they just took too long. She
loved allowing kids do what their parents would never let them, like sliding down the stairs head first. She loved babies, and if there was one near, it would soon be nestled in her loving arms. The funeral was from the Parow Funeral Home, 185 Ridge Road, North Arlington on Tuesday, December 3 with a Funeral Mass Our Lady Queen of Peace, North Arlington for the Funeral Mass at 10 A.M. The interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Contributions in her memory may be made to Alzheimer’s New Jersey, 400 Morris Ave., Suite 251, Denville, N.J. 07834.
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KPD: 4 months, one victim and a classic scam
By Karen Zautyk kzautyk@theobserver.com This crime story spans four months and three communities and involves one victim, one classic scam and a suspect said to have 12 aliases. It all began in Kearny this summer. The saga, as reported by the Kearny police: On Aug. 9, a 19-year-old Kearny man appeared at KPD headquarters to file a theft report. He told Officer Kevin Matos that, two hours earlier, he had withdrawn $900 from the Wells Fargo Bank on Passaic Avenue. As he was returning to his car, he was approached by a man who told the soon-to-be victim that a taxi driver had stolen $500 from him and dropped him off in that area instead of taking him to “the Christian Center” as he
had requested. The suspect told the victim that he was still looking for a “Christian Center,” to which he was going to donate $30,000. He asked the victim if he knew of one in the area. While explaining this, the suspect opened a black messenger bag to show the victim what appeared to be bundles of currency, with $100 bills on the outside of the bundle. This led the victim to believe that the suspect had thousands of dollars in his bag. Serendipitously, a second man then approached the suspect and the victim and was able to tell the suspect he knew of a “Christian Center” nearby in Newark. The victim allowed both these men into his car, with the intention of taking them to Newark. However, he soon had second thoughts and stopped in
POLICE BEAT the LA Fitness parking lot, telling his passengers that he would not be driving them the rest of the way. Hearing this, the first suspect removed a bundle of cash from his messenger bag and wrapped it in a scarf, asking the victim to “pray on this money.” The suspect then said if the victim delivered the cash to the “Christian Center,” the victim could keep $2,000 for himself. The suspect then asked the victim if he would contribute to the donation, and the victim placed his $900 in the scarf. The suspect then leaned over the scarf of money to pray on it. Before the two men left the car, the first suspect
said he would put the bundle of money in the victim’s trunk to keep it safe. The two men then walked away. The victim later checked the trunk and found that, instead of money, there was only folded newspaper inside the scarf. His $900 was also gone. On Oct. 16, the victim happened to be at a pizzeria in Paterson and whom does he see there but the suspect, who soon left. The victim called Paterson police. Apparently familiar with the suspect, they responded and later forwarded his pedigree to KPD Det. Neil Nelson. The suspect was identified as Virgil Toliver, 56, of Parsippany. Nelson matched Toliver’s name and photo to a Pennsylvania driver’s license, confirming his identity and finding that
Toliver has used 12 aliases in the past, police said. The detective also found that Toliver was named in four active theft-bydeception cases in three other New Jersey towns (Cherry Hill, South Plainfield and Bayonne). On Dec. 4, having tracked Toliver to a Budget Inn in Parsippany, Nelson, assisted by other Kearny and Parsippany detectives, went to the motel and arrested Toliver on a warrant charging him with theft by deception. Toliver was then remanded to the Hudson County Jail. The identity of the second suspect remains under investigation. (Recommendation from the KPD: “If a stranger offers you $2,000 for a ride to Newark, tell him to call himself a cab for $30. Then call the police.”)
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Students at Jefferson Elementary School in North Arlington are giving thanks for something different — libraries stocked with new books. Helping them celebrate was acclaimed children’s book author and illustrator Daniel Kirk. Students are excited to read new books, research a favorite subject and harness their imagination to create new stories at the new libraries.The district made a commitment to reinvigorate the three elementary school libraries with new books and a database that allows students to search the online catalog for books that match their reading level. This will further support the district’s balanced literacy program of reader’s and writer’s workshops.
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Keeping it safe for your deliveries (NAPS) — It’s near the time to celebrate the holidays with family and friends. The United States Postal Service has long been known as a Santa’s helper and it takes that role seriously. Here are some tips to help keep people, pets and packages safe from the USPS. People & pets Last year, 18,684 Postal Service employees experienced a slip, trip or fall. Carriers are encouraged by the Postal Service to wear proper footwear, avoid areas of patchy snow or ice, avoid wet leaves and mud or cracked or uneven surfaces. Postal customers also have safety responsibilities. Last year, 6,000 Postal Service employees and 4.5 million Americans were attacked by dogs. Here’s what you can do to help: • If a carrier delivers mail to your door, keep the family dog secured. • Children and other family members should not take mail directly from carriers in the presence of the family dog, who may perceive the carrier as a threat. • If a carrier feels threatened by a dog, or if a dog is loose or unleashed, the owner may be asked
to pick up mail at a Post Office until the pet has been restrained. Packages The Postal Inspection Service is asking for your help to keep your mail and packages safe. Here are a few tips: • Don’t leave your delivered mail and packages unattended. • Going out of town? Hold your mail at your local Post Office using the USPS Hold Mail service on www.usps.com. • Customize the delivery by authorizing the carrier to leave it in a specified location. Visit usps. com, enter the tracking number in Track a Package, and select Delivery Instructions. • Secure the shipment using USPS Special Services by requiring a signature at the time of delivery. • For your most valuable packages, opt for Registered Mail service, which receives special handling from mailing to delivery, with documentation at each step. • If you have a home security camera system, ensure it captures activity at your front door and mailbox, and alert your local Postal Inspectors of package thefts. For more great tips you can use during the holidays, and year-round, visit: uspis.gov.
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Hult said, “through honor and remembrance of all who gave their lives or were taken prisoner of war so others might live in freedom.” Hult also spoke, specifically, of the American Legion’s direct impact on Belleville. “Large in number and staked to thousands of local communities worldwide, the American Legion Family — which came to include an American Legion Women’s Auxiliary and Sons of The American Legion — is uniquely positioned to positively impact tens of millions of lives,” Hult said. “One of those communities was Bellville. Twenty-four sons of Belleville returned from France and the war, and established Post 105, making it one of the older posts in the country.
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Moving to this permanent home on Washington Avenue in 1947, American Legion Post 105 has always been a visible and active part within the Belleville family.” Following a wreath-laying outside the post, Belleville Mayor Michael Melham spoke. His father being a member of the Disabled American Veterans who has since died, the mayor spoke emotionally about the importance of organizations like the American Legion, and reiterated the commitment of the township in supporting veterans. He then concluded with reading and presenting a proclamation from the town. A proclamation was also presented from Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr., as was a resolution from the State of New Jersey.
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removed out of fear that the unstable vehicle would fall into the gully. The Kearny Fire Department arrived and stabilized the Nissan to facilitate rescue of the two, who apparently were unhurt. While the firefighters worked to stabilize the SUV, Narvaez allegedly was uncooperative and argumentative and kept trying to go back to the Nissan. Police said the officer noticed signs of intoxication, but Narvaez refused a request to take field-sobriety tests. He was then arrested for DWI, but allegedly resisted handcuffing, thrashing about, and yelling at the officer and EMTs. Poplaski eventually applied cuffs and escorted him to University Hospital, Newark, in the ambulance. The two passengers, a 41-yearold Kearny man and a 40-year-old Baltimore man Baltimore, had no complaints of injury but appeared to be highly intoxicated and were transported to the hospital in a second ambulance as a precaution, police said. They were later released without charges. From the SUV, police said, officers recovered two empty 750 ml. bottles of Johnnie Walker Red Label scotch. Narvaez was charged on summonses with resisting arrest, DWI, reckless driving, open container of alcohol in vehicle and failure to wear seatbelt. He was released to family members at the hospital.
Dec. 1 At 2:30 a.m., Officer Jose PerezFonseca was stopped at a red light at Bergen and Passaic avenues, when a speeding northbound BMW
POLICE BEAT attempted to turn onto Bergen and almost struck the patrol car, police said. The officer stopped the BMW in the Modell’s parking lot and reportedly observed signs of intoxication in driver Abraham Gonzalez-Aviles, 32, of Kearny. Perez-Fonseca and Officer Anthony Oliveira put him through a battery of field-sobriety tests that he did not pass, police said. Gonzalez-Aviles was arrested, charged with DWI and reckless driving and later released to a family member.
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Renovated single-family home. Liv, Din, MEIK, 3 Br, 2 FB, finished basement.
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Recently renovated 2 family house. Mod Kit, LIV, 4 BR, 2 FB, Driveway Asking $529,000
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Dec. 4 At 11:33 p.m., Officers Ellesse Ogando and Matt Knighton were dispatched to Shop-Rite on a report of a shoplifter. While the officers were escorting the store manager and the suspect — Isaac Jackson, 23, of Newark — to the security office to sort out the incident, Jackson allegedly ran out of the store. Police said the officers took him into custody after short foot chase in the parking lot and found that he had concealed two bottles of body wash, value of $12.98, in his pants. However, Jackson reportedly was also wanted by Mercer County Superior Court (no-bail warrant, burglary, receiving stolen property, and violation of probation) and by South Amboy ($589 bail, local ordinance). He was additionally charged with shoplifting and obstructing and was remanded to the Hudson County Jail.
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CLIFTON Great Location. 3 bedrooms plus den. Townhome-2 1/2 Baths, Formal Dining Room, 2 car garage, pool & tennis courts. Bus to New York right outside of door. Newly renovated $3,250 plus utilities If interested call (973)2168729 29W03
HARRISON 2nd floor. 3 BR. LR. Kitchen/Dining Room. $1600 + 1.5 months security. Utilities not included. No Pets/ Smoking. Close to Transportation. Avail. Now (973)202-9145 31W03
KEARNY First floor. 2 BR. LR. EIK. Near TRANS/ School and shopping. $1400 + 1.5 months security. No Pets/Smoking. Avail Now. (347)7353299 29W03
KEARNY Brand new 3 beds, 2 bath. Walking distance to Franklin school, Supermarket, laundromat and NYC transportation. All Hardwood and tile floors throughout. Duplex set up 2nd floor has 2 beds, 1 bath, outdoor porch and EIK. The 3rd floor is a master suite, his/her closets with full bath. Private entrance and on street parking. $1950/mth plus 1 mth security. Background check and tenant application required. Call 201-538-4322. 30W03
HARRISON HARRISON 1st floor. 2 BR. LR. EIK. access to backyard. $1800 + 1 month security. Utilities separte. No Smoking. Pets welcome. Available Now. (201)655-8653 30W03
HARRISON 1st Floor. 3 BR. LIVING ROOM, KITCHEN YARD ACCESS. $1750 + 1.5 months security. No Smoking/Pets.Avail Now. Call (973)477-4797 31W03
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HARRISON Sussex St. between 1st & Second St. 2nd fl. 2 BR, Large LR. walk to PATH & NJIT. $1,650/month + utilities, No pets, Parking $50. 1 1/2 months security. Avl. Jan 1st. (973) 687-7500. 31W03
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HARRISON Newly Renovated. 2nd floor. 2 BR.LR. EIK. DR. $1750 + 1.5 Months security. H/HW Included. Utilities not included 1 block from PATH. No Smoking/Pets. (201)889-2164 30W03 HARRISON New 3 BR. Free Washer/Dryer. Near Train. No Smoking/Pets. $2000 + 1 months securty. + utilities. Avail. Now (201)401-4759 31W03 HARRISON 5 rooms, $1,400/month. 1 month security. Pay own utilities. No smoking. No pets. Avl. Jan 1st Call after 3 pm (862) 754-8160. 31W03.
HARRISON 2nd floor. 2 BR. LR. EIK. $1600 + 1 months. Utilities not included. No Pets/Smoking. Avail Now (201)7729907 31W03 HARRISON 1 BR close to path, includes granite countertop. Washer/Dryer, Microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, range, C/A Ample closet space. W/W carpet. Window treatments. $1550/mth. No pets. No smoking. Call 732-8873450 before 9pm. 31W03
KEARNY 2-3 BRs starting at $1,400/mth in apartment builiding on Kearny Ave. No Pets. Steps to Bus Stop. Leave detailed message (973)951-7385
KEARNY 2nd floor. 3 BR. LR. EIK. Laundry/ Dryer Hook up. $1750 + 1 months security. Utilities separte. No Pets/Smoking. Avail Now. Se Habla 30W03 Espanol. Call (201)4244686 or After 4:30PM (201)424-5067 29W03 KEARNY 3rd Floor 2 bedrooms $1,100/mth Utilties Seperate. No Pets Available December 1st KEARNY 1st floor 3 (201)948-8615 Call after rooms. H/HW included. 6pm. 29W03 Close to transportation, No pets. No smoking. 1.5 mths security (201)997- KEARNY Newly Reno3757 29W03 vated 1 Bedroom, 1st floor. LR/DR, One Parking Space. Utilties Seperate. No Smoking No Pets. KEARNY 280 Bergen $1,500/mth. Available Ave. 2nd Fl. LR, 2BR + 1 Now. (201)991-3608 or Small BR, $1,495/month. (201)889-4655 29W03 1 month security. Small Pets, No laundry. Utilities not included. Available Now. (609) 510-5971. KEARNY 2nd Floor New Apartment, Owner oc31W03 cupies. 3 BR’s. 2 Baths. Kitchen. DR. LR. Finished KEARNY With 1 Large BR, Attic. Laundry Hook-up. LR, kitchen, bathroom. $2150 + 1.5 months Recently remodeled on deposit Parking for 2 Kearny Ave. Bus stop at Cars. No Pets/Smoking. front door. 3rd floor. NYC Avail. Now. Please call views. $1,200/month. (973)820-8338 29W03 Available Dec 15th. Call 201-679-0761 31W03 KEARNY Completely renovated. 3 BR. LR. EIK. $1800 + 1.5 Months security. Utilities Separate. Access to Yard. No Smoking. 1 Block from Kearny Ave. Avail. Now (201)9275270 30W03
KEARNY 1 Bedroom. LR. EIK. $1250 + 1-1/2 months security. HT/HW included. Owner occupied. cats ok. Avl. NOW. No smoking. quiet residence. 3rd Floor. (201) 424-1846 (201)9980297 30W03
KEARNY Newly Renovated HT/HW included. Ceiling Fans. HW floors, Refrigerator $ ,475 plus + 1 month security. No Pets. Nice Neighborhood. Call Carol 973-216-9470 or Edwin Super 973-517-0526.
Laundry on premises. No pets. Close to transportation. Call for further details! (201)997-2341
BELLEVILLE $700/mth. Everything included, internet and cable. Shared kitchen and bathroom. No Smoking No Drinking Available Now. (862)8887290 29W03
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KEARNY 2nd floor. 3 BR. DR. LR. EIK. C/A. Wood floors. Laundry. $1800 + 1.5 Months security. Utilities separate. No Pets/ Smoking. Avail. January 1st (973)901-7442 30W03
KEARNY Newly renovated. Studio apt. nice, clean, neat, Private entrance. $1000/month + 1 months security. No Pets/Smoking Avl. December 1st. (201) 9550897 Call after 6pm.
KEARNY 3rd fl. 6 family N. ARLINGTON house, 5 rooms. Kitchen Brand new luxury with stove/refrigeraapartments. 1 BR’s tor. $1,350/month + 1.5 available some with months security + utiliDen/Office options. ties. No laundry. No pets. Modern Kitchens. ParkNo Smoking. Avl. Now. ing for 1 car per unit. (201) 998-2615 31W01
KEARNY 1st floor 1 Bedroom, share bathroom, share kitchen. Utilities and internet included. $600/ mth plus 1 mth security. Available Now. No pets. No smoking (862)8233331 31W03
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KEARNY Newly Renovated 2-3 BR Apt on 2nd floor. HT/HW included. HW floors, Refrigerator. $1,475 + 1 month security. No Pets. Nice Neighborhood. Call Carol 973-216-9470 or Edwin Super 973-517-0526 31W03
KEARNY 2nd floor. 2 BR. $1200 + 1.5 months security. utilities not included. avail Now call for information No Smoking/ Pets (973)477-4797 31W03
KEARNY 1st floor, 3 bedrooms, 6 rooms. 1 parking space. W/D hookup on premise. $1,700/MTH Utilties Seperate. No Pets. Close to High School. Available 1/1/20 Call (201)991-7601 31W03
LYNDHURST Very spacious 2nd floor 3 bedrooms, Large EIK, LG LR 1 parking space. No Pets No smoking. Access to yard, W/D hookup, Close to NYC transportation. $1,750/mth plus 1 mth security. Seperate Utilities. Availalble 1/1/20. Call Alex after 5 pm (908)421-2204 Call anytime Sun and Mon 31W03
N.ARLINGTON 1st Floor. 1 BR, EIK. $1175+1 months security. Utilities KEARNY Looking for included. Avail. Jan 1st. male to share 2 BR. Call Carlos (201)988-7536 K i t c h e n / B a t h r o o m . 31W03 Smoke Free. $800 month. Utilities, cable,included. Avail December 20th RUTHERFORD (239)200-8709 31W03
RUTHERFORD 1 BR Garden apt Includes Heat/ LYNDHURST 1 BR apt for Hot water $1200/month. rent, off St. parking, close No pets. Call (201)628to transp. $1,475/month 4071 31W01 AND a 3 BR. apt for rent, off St. parking, close to transp. $1,995/month. E. NEWARK H/HW included. No Pets 973-760-4877 31W03
LYNDHURST 3 bedrooms, 5 rooms in total Close to train station. Monthly rent $1800 with no utilities. Call 201-2807707 or 973-900-1852. 31W03
N.ARLINGTON KEARNY Spacious apt/ 2nd Floor/4bd 1ba, Kitchen, LR, DR, W/D Hookups. 1 Parking Space Included. $2000. Available Now. Call N. ARLINGTON 2nd fl. 201-485-9720 31W03 5 rooms, 2 BR’s with enclosed porch In 3 family home. $1,450/month. No Utilities included. 1 KEARNY Schuyler Ave, month security. H/W Modern 6 room apart- Floors. No pets. Permit ment , 2nd Fl ,3 BR’s, Parking. 1 block from all LaundryNo Pets Avail- transportation. Avl. Jan able Now. (973)204-8022 15th or Feb 1st. Call 20131W03 618-0316. 31W03
E.NEWARK Newly Renovated 4 Large Bedroom 1 bath DUPLEX. $2250, Hardwood floors, New appliances. Laundry, backyard. Separate Utilities. 1 Month Security. Available Now! Text (908) 397-2412 31W01
KEARNY 1 Room for rent. Private Entrance. No Kitchen. Close to Belgrove Drive and Close to transportation. Female preferred. We Speak English, Spanish & Portuguese. Available Now (862)2231506 31W03
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 11x17 Movie Posters. Horror Movies $5.00 each. $1.00 display listing. Edward Bigelow P.O Box 5019 Passaic, NJ 07055 or call (201)398-6660 29W03
FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT KEARNY furnished Room for rent, excellent neighborhood. Close to Transportation, supermarket and gym. Female prefered, no smoking. $125/week. Call 201991-4633 Hablo Espanol 29W03
All furniture, appliances, dishes, television, vacuum cleaner, etc. First come, best offer. Thursday and Friday, December 12th and 13th, 10am - 3pm. 124 Melrose Avenue, 1st floor, North Arlington, NJ. 201-978-0791 31W01
THE OBSERVER’S annual toy drive ends Friday, Dec. 13. Please bring your unwrapped toys to our office at 39 Seeley Ave., Kearny. Thanks for your generosity!
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KEARNY 1 FAMILY HOUSE, 7 ROOMS + LAUNDRY ROOM, Pets conditional. $2200 month. Franklin school area. (201)968-6344
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OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT LYNDHURST 10 Stuyvesant Ave Lyndhurst 2 room Prof. Office Space GREAT LOCATION! Parking lot. $925 per month plus a flat $100 monthly utilities. Visible from Rt. 3, Professional Office building. Mens and Ladies room on each floor. Bus stop and UPS box on the corner. Call Bill Abbott 201-906-6847 31W01
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HEATING & COOLING 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
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LOOKING FOR NEED A MATH A SALES TUTOR? EXECUTIVE TO JOIN OUR TEAM • Summer Math Packets Responsibilities include servicing • Precalculus existing accounts, calling inactive • Algebra l • Algebra ll accounts, generating new • Calculus business and growing territories & • Geometry Degree in building new leads. Mathematics & Background check. Education Contact Send resumes with a cover letter Nikki 201-889-0757 of introduction to or nikkihelenesam@ jobs@theobserver.com. gmail.com ALL LEVELS OF MATH
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said Juan Nieves, a naLYNDHURST from tive of Ecuador. “I don’t know anything about They’re the ones who football, but I love this put in all the work. It was our pleasure to cook and I love these kids.” Anna Passamano, for these boys. I think this shows the incredible whose husband Steve is an assistant coach on amount of love the town the team, brought their has for them. I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else 2-year-old son Austin out in the world right now.” to enjoy the parade. “It’s incredible,” “It’s all about pride Passamano said. “Someand dedication,” said thing like this brings the Rosemary Marranzino, whole town together. It’s another of the “Mama awesome.” Bears,” whose son After the team circumAnthony is also a senior vented their way around on the team. “We’re all the streets of Lyndhurst out here in the freezing with the police and fire cold because this is our escort, they made it team.” back to the site of their Not everyone in atconquest, the Lyndhurst tendance was a football High School field, where fan. Some were present Tuero received a spebecause… cial proclamation from “I love a parade,” said Joseph Alberti, sounding Giangeruso and the team sat on the field, listening like a Broadway show tune. “I just love hearing to their coach one final time together. the band and the horns “I couldn’t be happier and seeing the kids. We for this group,” Tuero don’t have something told the crowd of about like this every day in 2,000 onlookers. “We Lyndhurst. It’s a great were thankful to get day.” together for one more “When I heard about week of work.” this, I couldn’t miss it,”
So if you could bring him a new one, I know he would be very happy. And my mommy could use a doll that could help her do her work. She use to play with me a lot more than she does now. She says there is just too much to do when I ask her to play with me. Especially since my brother came along. I really miss her laugh.” Santa, I nearly fell off my chair. The little girl’s willingness to look beyond herself and at someone else has stayed with me throughout the years. So here is my list to you inspired by a child of 7 and the gift born from my troubles. To the lonely, give the warmth of friendship. To the homeless, give hope and a way to a better tomorrow. To the hungry and needy, give self-respect and the determination that leads them out of their dilemma. To the sick and infirm, give the strength to heal. To the oppressed give the will to overcome. And to all of us, give the wisdom to take only the positive lessons from negative situations. Give inner peace that allows us to have patience and understanding for one another that we can spread God’s love through individual acts of kindness. Merry Christmas, Santa. See you next year. Your friend, Jack
Tuero mentioned approximately 15 or so former players in attendance, including former Observer Male Athlete of the Year Petey Guerriero, who led the nation in rushing for Monmouth University this year and had an electrifying school-record 94-yard touchdown run in Monmouth’s NCAA playoff loss to No. 2-ranked James Madison on Saturday. “The former players are the ones who laid the foundation for a state championship,” Tuero said. “My coaching hasn’t changed. My philosophy hasn’t changed since my first year when we went 1-9.” But the results certainly have. If not for the blip on the radar, the loss to Verona in MetLife Stadium, last week, everything would have been unblemished. On Sunday, that was all forgotten. “Seeing everyone here in the community supporting us is
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tremendous,” Partyla said. “We’re going out as champions.” “Everyone supported us the whole ride,” Lembo said. “The community was always behind us. It meant a lot. After a while, the sting of that loss went away, because we know that we’re state champs. Everyone will look at 2019 as a state championship year.” Teammate Brandon Ross, a fellow senior, just soaked it all in. “It really felt like a dream,” Ross said. “It felt crazy, like it didn’t feel real. It’s not a bad way to go out.” Tuero made sure that the people in the stands and along the parade route were recognized. “This is Lyndhurst,” said Tuero, a born-andbred township resident. “This is what we’re all about. All of you believed in us, believed that these kids could do it. And we are Lyndhurst, baby.” Spoken like a champion.
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