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HONORING HEROES
n Kearny unveils banners to honor town’s veterans, joining North Arlington & Lyndhurst
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By Kevin A. Canessa Jr. kc@theobserver.com
More than 200 veterans and non-veterans alike were on hand last week for the official unveiling of Kearny’s Hometown Heroes Banner program, part of a speccial ceremony at Town Hall where the names of all who are being honored were read aloud.
Organizers had hoped to install at least 50 banners. At present, 196 are flying proudly along Kearny Avenue.
The banners include veterans from all branches of the United States military, living and deceased.
At the ceremony last week, Mayor Carol Jean Doyle, who coordinated the banners along with veterans liaison Councilman Jerry Ficeto, resident Edmund Shea and KUEZ Coordinator Linda D’Isa, addressed the crowd following a stirring rendition of the National Anthem, performed by the K-Birds, under Millie Gonzalez’s direction.
Here are her remarks.
“This is a momentous event for all of us — family
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Mayor Carol Jean Doyle and American Legion Commander
Keith McMillan read names as Michael Machado looks on.
Kearny will begin leaf pickup Nov. 4, fines could
By Kevin A. Canessa Jr. kc@theobserver.com
The Town of Kearny’s fall leaf program begins the week of Nov. 4, 2024. All residents should place leaves in biodegradable paper leaf bags and place them at the curb for pickup. Residents should no longer place leaves in the street on street sweeping day. There is also no longer a need to call to schedule a pickup of leaf bags, as they will be picked up from Nov. 4, 2024 to Jan. 10, 2025, weather permitting, in accordance
with the following schedule:
Monday Zone 3 – labeled green on zoning map.
Tuesday Zone 2 – labeled red on zoning map.
Wednesday Zone – 1 – labeled blue on zoning map.
Thursday Zone 3 – labeled green on zoning map.
Friday Zone 4 – labeled yellow on zoning map. Leaf bags may be purchased
Patricia Farrell & Team of Readers
Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 2PM Elks Lodge, 406 Harrison Ave., Harrison NJ
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RSVP NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2024
Monday through Friday, at a rate of 10 bags for $5, at the Kearny DPW, 357 Bergen Ave., from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Residents may also purchase biodegradable paper leaf bags from a retailer of their choice. Plastic bags of any kind will not be accepted for leaf disposable as bags must be biodegradable paper leaf bags. Please note — only leaves should be placed in leaf bags. Grass, twigs and any other yard waste must be disposed of with regular garbage. If you are serviced by a private landscaper, please inform them that they will either have to bag the leaves and place them at the curb or haul them away. Warning notices will be issued to residents who place leaves in the street and DPW will not pick them up.
Repeat offenders will be fined up to $500 per occoruance.
Questions? Or need bags picked up prior to Nov. 4? Call the DPW at (201) 998-3700.
Lyndhurst public safety has extremely busy Friday, Oct. 18
By Kevin A. Canessa Jr. kc@theobserver.com
It was an extremely busy day for Lyndhurst public safety to say the least, with at least three noted incidents involving the police and fire departments.
It all began at 10 a.m., Friday, Oct. 18, when authorities say they got a 911 call for a smoke condition at the Lyndhurst Stop and Shop at 425 Lewandowski St. Fire Chief Paul Haggerty, also a police lieutenant, says when the department arrived, there wasn’t any smoke, but instead, firefighters were informed of a possible toxic substance inside the supermarket.
Witnesses told the department some were experiencing the effects of pepper spray.
In reality, Haggerty says, there was a liquid Draino spill in one of the aisles, and apparently, a porter likely dragged the substance, which turns to powder, on his shoe, from the area of the spill to a confined area of the store where several people congregated and became irritated. Haggerty says the HAZMAT team was able to determine what the substance was by using several litmus tests.
In all — fortunately — no one was seriously injured, though a few people were treated by EMS at the scene without having to go to hospital. The scene was cleared
at around 12:20 p.m., and the store reopened shortly thereafter.
Now as things were wrapping up at Stop & Shop, two firefighters and a Bergen County Sheriff’s officer say they noticed significant black smoke in the sky to the southwest. This brought first responders to 26 Bogle Drive, on a dead end, adjacent to Bergen County Park on the North Arlington border.
Upon arrival, Haggerty says, firefighters found a 2½ story two-family home, the side of which was on fire. Ultimately, the fire spread to an attic, necessitating opening up the home’s roof since it couldn’t be otherwise attacked.
An aggressive attack of the fire knocked it down quickly. Fortunately in this incident, there were no injuries either.
Haggerty says the fire was sparked by a carelessly discarded cigarette.
Now, earlier in the day, there was an incident at Lyndhurst Middle School, where a fire alarm was set off by conditions caused by burning food. No one was at any risk in that incident, though Haggerty says the students were kept inside during lunchtime as the LFD worked to ascertain what substance caused the incident at Stop & Shop.
Oh and did we mention Haggerty was off duty that day?
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1. Do not eat candy before your sort and check at home.
2. Closely examine all candy for signs of tampering including:
a. Unusual appearance or discoloration.
b. Tiny pinholes or tears in wrappers.
c. Spoiled or unwrapped items.
3. Discard homemade goods, unless you know the maker.
4. Do not eat or accept anything that isn’t commercially wrapped.
5. Remove choking hazards for young children.
6. When in doubt, throw it out!
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The after-fire conditions.
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By JoAnn Barton Special to The Observer
NJPAC in Newark is a gorgeous venue for concerts, plays, speaking engagements and so much more. Its Arts and Education Department, led by Senior Director of Arts and Education Rosa Hyde is not only excited about the new program “Backstage Pathways,” but she is all in.
Hyde, who has been with NJPAC for 11 years, is an artist herself and in the early part of her talented career, realized the star of the show can’t be the star without the stars behind the scenes and vice versa.
Hyde joined me on Applause Radio Show on Oct. 17 to delve deeper into this fantastic opportunity for the future: the children, and unleashing their hidden talents.
Hyde, who plays an integral role in Backstage Pathways, explains it as being a program for young artists who want to learn and grow a career of how everything works behind the scenes in theater and concert production.
Backstage Pathways are twohour sessions twice a week, where kids/teens learn the skills of production, such as audio technology, set design/ construction, lighting and basic opportunities in live concert production and technical theater.
If your child has been involved in plays at school, which only happen possibly once per year or if they’ve expressed interest in theater but never wanted to be on the center stage as the star, not to mention those who haven’t
found their calling for their future yet, this program is for them.
The opportunity to take part in this program supersedes anything your child could learn from their school productions and offers a chance to take part in a real concert/ theater setting at a major venue.
The program hones their skills and prepares them for the actual setting during Tech Week for Arts and Education’s Arts Training performance showcase in the fall and for spring musical performances. Year-long students will also be eligible to take the USITT (The United States Institute for Theater Technology) examination.
Are you not sure if Backstage Pathways is for your child? Don’t even question it. Starting children off young in the arts either as musicians, actors or artists is a calling — but without the opportunity available to them, that calling may go unanswered.
I would have loved this program to have been available when I was a youngster. Opening the entertainment world to kids at a young age will save them a lifetime of “should’ve, could’ve and what if’s” and a huge amount of time that could be wasted. Let’s not forget that the arts have been proven to enhance intelligence and social skills as well.
The cost of the program is affordable and varies depending on the course selected. Financial aid is available. The program prepares them for a life in the entertainment
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Kearny’s De Castro Lawdanski spearheads
‘Tie Kearny Pink’ campaign
By Kevin A. Canessa Jr. kc@theobserver.com
Ava De Castro Lawdanski, a rising Senior at Mount Saint Dominic Academy and an Ambassador Girl Scout, launched her “Tie Kearny Pink” Making an Impact Pink Ribbon Campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness at Kearny Town Hall Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024.
The event featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony with breast cancer survivors, Mayor Carol Jean Doyle, Councilmembers Marytrine De Castro, Jerry Ficeto and George Zapata, state Sen. Angela V. McKnight, Patty Bishop of Minette’s Angels Foundation, representatives from Emma Quintana’s Mujeres Valientes (Brave Women), the Rev. Peggy E. Holder, pastor of the Grace Methodist Church and Girl Scout Service Unit
Manager, Marybeth Kennedy. Survivors in attendance delivered moving speeches, and attendees decorated trees with pink ribbons to promote breast cancer awareness.
De Castro Lawdanski is working toward her Gold Award, which requires planning and dedication to a project of choice and commitment of at least 80 hours of work.
Eligible Scouts have earned the Girl Scout Silver Award and completed one Senior or Ambassador Journey.
“My goal is to make an impact in my community by sharing the important message that research shows early detection, self-examination, and mammography screenings can save lives,” De Castro Lawdanski said. “Many residents have never had a mammography because they
See AVA, Page 14
OPINION & VIEWPOINTS
COMMENT
YBy Kevin A. Canessa Jr. kc@theobserver.com
ou likely won’t know this since this was yet another little stunt being played out of the public’s eye, but yet again, a member of Kearny’s Town Council has pulled a move that says the following: He knows better than the electorate.
In June’s primary election, the current Democratic nominee for the Third Ward Town Council seat Fred Esteves fended off a challenge by fellow democrat Renato Esteves by a vote margin of 344-284, or 54% to 46%. By choosing Esteves, the Democratic voters told everyone they wanted Esteves to be the one to face Republican Jorge D. Santos in just fewer than two weeks from now.
But if you’ve been around the Third Ward, there are about five signs that were used in the primary, with the name daSilva on them, (two are on the lawns of sitting Third Ward councilmembers) in what appears to be a student-council style project with the original date blackened and with the words added, by hand, “Write In” in black magic marker. We’ve seen some interesting election-time stunts in the past, but this one is the most pathetic and laughable of all time.
The voters of Kearny’s Third Ward already spoke clearly: They chose Esteves over a man who has never won an election and who only sits
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on the Town Council because he was appointed by a select few people. But for whatever the reason, whether it’s arrogance or any number of other things, this man seriously believes he deserves and knows better than what the electorate said.
Can you even imagine this? There’s a reason why the non-affiliated candidates must have petitions submitted on Primary Election Day by NJ State law — and that is to prohibit losers from getting on the ballot after losing a party nomination.
And don’t for a second think all of the people sitting on the council support this stunt, either, because not all of them do, including some who might surprise you.
All of this reeks of the nonsense we’ve seen in Kearny since the summer of 2023. The losers hate it. They look for any way to get around it — and they are never, ever successful.
Sure, there is a “democratic process” daSilva often speaks of. But it’s not this kind of democracy. Winners move on, losers wait for another go at it. But not in this case.
Remember this, because this is likely just the beginning. We will see his name on the ballot again, whether it’s 2025 or 2026. Remember how he said he knew better than you did when you went to the polls. We know we will.
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UNICO honors Columbus
Kearny UNICO chapter members along with Kearny Mayor Carol Jean Doyle (fifth from right) and Councilmembers Marytrine DeCastro (fourth from right) and Jerry Ficeto (with his wife, Denise, third from right and at end) gathered Oct. 12 at the statue of Christopher Columbus to honor ‘The Great Navigator.’ Chapter President Annamarie Latushko (center) welcomed those assembled to the ceremony and presented brief remarks. Doyle presented a proclamation celebrating Columbus Day and naming October as Italian American Heritage Month. The day’s featured speaker was Joseph Sorbera, a Kearny chapter member. At the conclusion of all remarks, a wreath was placed by the statue.
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Annual PAWRade set for Oct. 26
Where does the time go?
It’s time already for the annual Kearny Doggie Halloween PAWrade and Festival Saturday, Oct. 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Arlington Depot Park in Kearny. Costume-clad pooches, their families and dog lovers of all ages should head over to the park (off Midland Avenue, between Elm and Forest streets) for all the fun, sponsored by the Kearny Urban Enterprise Zone, K-9 Corner/
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Bone Appetit Spa and Dog Barkery and the Kearny Dog Walker.
A dog costume contest headlines the festival. This year, registration is only in person at the park the day of the event from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Entrants must have proof of registration and up to date rabies vaccine.
The festival also spotlights some adorable pups looking for forever homes.
Other happenings include lots of doggie-friendly booths and activities, photo opportunities and live entertainment.
DEA prescription drug takeback set for Oct. 26
The Kearny Police Department will participate in the DEA’s semi-annual prescription drug takeback on Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kearny police headquarters, 237 Laurel Ave., Kearny. Bring unwanted and expired medications only; no illicit drugs will be accepted. Vape pens and syringes will
also not be accepted.
EPIC
hosting holiday party at Lincoln Middle School
Extraordinary Parents of Incredible Children — EPIC — hosts a “Very Special Holiday Party” with the Lincoln Middle School PTSA Dec. 14, from 3 to 6 p.m. The party will include games & crafts, live music and dancing, vendors, Santa and more. Register at www. eventbrite.com/e/a-very-special-holidayparty-an-event-for-special-needs-students-in-kearny-tickets-1049277837257.
OLMC
hosting family movie night
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church continues its monthly, faith-based, family movie night series, “Saturday Night at the Movies: Reel Love’” at its Parish Hall, 146 Copeland Ave., Lyndhurst on Sat. Nov. 9, at 5:30 p.m., with a screening of “Cabrini,” which depicts the life of Catholic missionary Francesca Cabrini, portrayed by Chistiana Dell’Anna, as she encounters
resistance to her charity and business efforts in New York City in the late 19th century.
The Rev. Ernie Rush, pastor, will moderate a Q&A discussion after the film. Pizza, homemade meatball sandwiches and beverages will be available for purchase. Free popcorn. Free admission.
Project graduation bus trip fundraiser set for early December
The Kearny High School Project Graduation committee sponsors a trip to the Wind Creek Casino in Pennsylvania Saturday, Dec. 1. A bus will depart that day from Kearny Bank, Kearny Avenue, at 9 a.m. Coffee will be served at 8:45 a.m. The bus returns around 7 p.m.
Patrons are asked not to park in the bank’s lot. The cost is $45 with $25 back in casino play. To purchase tickets, ping funds to $kearnyprojectgrad on CashApp or @kearny_projectgrad on Venmo.
KPD: Two events thought to be unrelated actually were
By Kevin A. Canessa Jr. kc@theobserver.com
Sometimes things aren’t what they seem and that’s certainly the case with these next few incidents.
In mid-May, two seemingly unrelated reports were filed in Kearny. It turned out they were actually part of a lengthy crime spree spanning multiple jurisdictions.
In one, a work van was burglarized, with a perp stealing thousands in tools.
In another, a Hyundai Elantra was stolen.
Det. Kevin Matos, ultimately, was assigned these cases.
Upon obtaining and reviewing camera footage, Matos learned the stolen Hyundai was used in conjunction with the work van burglary as well as several
other crimes in various jurisdictions, including Lyndhurst and Rutherford.
Burglaries resulted in five-figure losses.
The Hyundai was eventually recovered.
Detectives discovered and extracted latent fingerprints from the interior. Additionally, after obtaining the necessary court orders, a cell phone tower area
search was conducted, querying the multiple locations and towns in which crimes occurred.
After identifying the identifiers of those cellular devices which were present at the locations and times of the crimes, and comparing this to fingerprint evidence results, further grand jury subpoenas were issued.
Ultimately, all three suspects involved were identified. Additionally, a “follow” vehicle involved in the crimes was identified and further corroborated the identities of the actions. The suspects were also found to have had involvement in other unrelated burglaries and crimes spanning multiple states and jurisdictions.
Warrants were issued for Rahim J. Wilson, 35, of Newark; Nathan Hall, 33, of Newark; and
Zykire E. Wray, 18, of Newark. In Kearny, each were charged with burglary, theft, conspiracy, and theft of a motor vehicle.
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industry and their future in consideration of attending a college to continue their efforts in the field.
There are many programs available.
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Parents and young artists: run, don’t walk to NJPAC’s new program Backstage Pathways. The fun and opportunities abound and await them. Time waits for no one and the time is now. Start them off young and let them love what they’re doing.
ESTEVES
If you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life. Working behind the scenes also offers many perks. Meeting and working with celebrities, getting to see performances firsthand and knowing that without you behind the scenes, the show wouldn’t be possible, a fulfilling opportunity in every aspect you could imagine. Backstage Pathways, your pathway to a lifetime of excitement, allows for opportunity and success in the arts.
“Band Together” is an opportunity to learn an instrument and take part in a musical performance. I particularly like this one and the cost of $75 includes the rental of the instrument of your child’s choice. Other programs include Jazz, Hip Hop, Musical Theater and acting.
The programs are open to youngsters between 9 and 18 and are grouped by age. For the older participants, there is also the chance of job placement.
Classes take place in the fall and spring.
Find out more about Backstage Pathways by visiting www.artseducation.njpac.org or www.njpac.org/backstagepathways.com.
To hear my in-depth interview with Hyde, visit www. applauseradioshow.com.
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SPORTS & HEALTH
By Jason Bernstein jason@theobserver.com
The Kearny boys and girls soccer teams are both heading back to Red Bull Arena.
On Thursday, both teams will be playing for Hudson County titles in what has become an annual tradition for the county and in particular the players from Soccertown U.S.A. The girls will be squaring off with Bayonne at 5 p.m.Then, at 7:30 p.m., is the boys final between the Kardinals and St. Peter’s Prep.
Both games are rematches of last year’s finals.
While it will be the fourth year in a row that both Kearny teams will be playing in the finals at Red Bull Arena, it is not an opportunity that is taken for granted.
“It’s definitely an exciting time of the year for us and we are thrilled to be back,” head girls soccer coach Michael Sylvia said. “It’s really, truly one of the experiences that players all keep with them for their entire life. I’m really thrilled for them to be able to experience Red Bull Arena and just hoping for a really, really exciting, great game.”
“It’s special for the boys to play in a professional stadium and get the accommodations and the treatment that they receive down there,” said head boys soccer
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coach Scott Millar. “They’re treated just like the professionals are and Red Bull and the organization do a fantastic job of providing the boys that experience. We’re thankful to be playing there and we’re looking forward to the opportunity to go down there.”
Millar’s group punched their ticket to the final on Saturday night when it defeated an upset-minded Memorial squad, 2-1, in the semifinals. Senior Gabe Gomez delivered what proved to be the game-winning goal in the 20th minute for Kearny. Gomez also assisted on Benji Silva’s goal in the fourth minute which gave the Kardinals a brief 1-0 lead.
“They’re attacking guys would fit in very well on just about any team in the state and they definitely tested us a bit,” Millar said. “It was definitely a challenge. Memorial’s a team that belongs in that conversation for being in the county semifinals, and they showed up to play.”
St. Peter’s Prep did its part to ensure a third meeting between the rivals on Saturday when it defeated Harrison, 3-0, in the other semifinal.
Both Kearny and St. Peter’s Prep has been among the state’s best teams all season long with the Marauders currently ranked No. 3 in the state by NJ.com and the Kardinals at No. 10. The two teams
split the regular season series as St. Peter’s Prep won the first matchup 1-0, on Sept. 11 in Jersey City, while Kearny took the home rematch, 2-0, on Oct. 7.
A year ago, St. Peter’s Prep dashed Kearny’s hopes of a three-peat when it scored in the 78th minute to jolt the Kardinals, 2-1.
“It doesn’t matter what team goes down there to Red Bull Arena. If you don’t come out of there taking home that trophy, then it’s a disappointing trip on that night,” Millar said. “Later on, you can reflect on an amazing experience down there.
“For us, it’s icing on the cake that it’s down in Red Bull Arena. But if you told us we had to go play the final in the ShopRite parking lot, we’d show up. That’s just the mindset of this group.”
While the boys were challenged on their way to the final, Kearny’s girls team eliminated any potential in-game drama with a pair of blowouts in the tournament. In Saturday’s semifinal, the Kardinals blanked Secaucus, 7-0. Kearny’s dynamic duo of Olivia Covello and Keala Cicchino were unstoppable on this as both of them had three goals with two assists.
“We’ve seemed to find a nice rhythm that allows us to both use Keala defen-
sively and let her join into the attack, while being able to secure that back line when she leaves it,” said Sylvia, adding he wasn’t surprised that Covello and Cicchino still had excellent chemistry together on the attack. “I think they bring the offensive threat we’ve been trying to find throughout the season and we’re excited to be able to use it when we need to.”
Sylvia and the Kardinals know the last obstacle on the road to a 16th consecutive county title will be far more challenging. The finals, once a coronation for Kearny, is no longer the case as Bayonne has raised its level of play and closed the gap significantly in recent years. Last year, the Bees took Kearny to the brink, forcing overtime and penalty kicks for the first time in tournament history. It wasn’t until Aracely Vazquez’s save in the seventh round of penalty kicks that the Kardinals were county champs.
“We’re happy to be playing our best soccer during playoff time and that’s the goal,” Sylvia said. “You go through the grind of the season and you work on making sure everything clicks at the right time.
“We’ve been there before and we’re ready for this moment. For us, it’s definitely business as usual, but just on a different scale.”
Benji Silva
Keala Cicchino
For head coach Pedro Martinez and his North Arlington boys soccer team, history is repeating itself. For the second year in a row, the Vikings struggled in September, only to embark on a significant turnaround in October.
After 2-7 in September, North Arlington has flipped the script on its season, going 6-1 to return to .500. The last three of those wins came in the Bergen Invitation Tournament over Pascack Hills, Pascack Valley and Elmwood Park.
The hot streak not only has the Vikings in the BIT semifinals at Demarest on Saturday, but in prime position to earn a high seed and make a deep run
in the North Jersey, Section 2, Group 1 tournament.
Several of these players experienced a similar turnaround last year when North Arlington
started 1-4, only to finish with 13 wins and a trip to the North 2, Group 1 final.
“There’s just something about this team that when October hits, we start to get going,” Martinez said. “Obviously when you’re struggling,
emotions get the best of you. But our group stuck together and understood that we went through this last year. We had a terrible September last year and had a great October into November.”
The goalkeeper spot has largely been shared by senior Jalal Qizilbash and sophomore Jakob Gwisczc.
“They’re both making the best of their opportunities out on the field and they both have strong qualities that during certain games helps us out a little bit more,” Martinez said. “The best thing about it is that they support each other and they find it a good challenge of See SOCCER, Page 12
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is necessary for intravenous antibiotics and close monitoring.
Your doctor may recommend a colonoscopy after you recover from diverticulitis, especially if you haven’t had one the previous year. There doesn’t appear to be a direct link between diverticulitis and colon cancer, but a colonoscopy can exclude colon cancer as a cause of your symptoms. To book an appointment, please call 472-6548. Located at Ocoee Premiere Park, Suite 101, we are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 to 5. We have been serving families in the Cleveland, Tennessee, area since 1976. We Treat Our Patients Like We Would Like to be Treated.
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Kearny volleyball reach Hudson semis for first time since 2016
By Jason Bernstein jason@theobserver.com
The idea of the Kearny girls volleyball team playing in a Hudson County semifinal might have seemed impossible five weeks ago when the Kardinals began the season with four consecutive losses.
So when Kearny punched its ticket to the semifinals on Friday afternoon, that rough beginning made this accomplishment all the more rewarding.
Now 12-6, the Kardinal have won 12 of their last 14 matches, culminating with a 25-16, 25-16 victory over Bayonne in the Hudson County Tournament quarterfinals. The victory pro-
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pelled Kearny to its first HCT semifinal since 2016.
“They’re really coming into their own and I’m very, very proud of this squad, It’s probably the best squad I’ve had in years,” head coach Vicky Zicopoulos said. “I feel like this team, they have each others’ back. We play well as a team and each game someone shines, which is beautiful. It’s not just one person.”
What this Kearny team lacks in star power and size, it makes up for in versatility and maturity as the Kardinals have 11 seniors on the roster this fall.
While there isn’t a true go-to player on the offense, senior outside hitter Isabelle Moura has been the team’s leader in
kills with 77 and is a four-year varsity performer.
The other outside hitter along with Moura varies largely due to the current rotation.
Senior Amaya Wilson, who recorded a career-high nine kills in the quarterfinal win over Bayonne, splits time between the outside and middle.
“Amaya is if she’s hot on the outside, she just has such a nice vertical, her approach is
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disease, it is treated by managing that condition.
If your eyes are puffy, watery, itchy and red where they should be white, you should contact your healthcare provider. You may have keratoconjunctivitis, or inflammation in both your cornea and your conjunctiva. While some forms may resolve on their own, other types may need to be treated by your healthcare provider. To schedule an exam, please call 201-896-0096. Our office is located at 20 Park Avenue, Lyndhurst. To reach our optical shop, call 201-896-0007. We accept most insurance.
P.S. Many types of keratoconjunctivitis can clear up quickly, while others are chronic and require long-term management. Allergic keratoconjunctivitis can cause eye damage if not treated.
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making each other better day in and day out.”
The backline has also seen several adjustments on the fly, especially after center back Nicholas Keoghan was lost for the season due to injury.
Hugo Rojas, who is tied for second on the team in points (three goals, five assists), has moved back from the midfield to help fill the void left by Keoghan. Rojas, a senior, teams up with senior Aidan Maleski at center back with senior Sebastian Herrera as the right outside back and Justin Bunnell as the
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wonderful and her shots go straight down,” said Zicopoulos. So she probably has the most direct hit once she’s up there. ‘
Another senior who splits time between the outside and middle is Johanna Escalante. Standing at just 5-foot-2, the ultra-versatile defies all conventional wisdom about the middle hitter position, thanks to being the highest jumper on the team. Her all-around game allows her to play any position on the court depending on the
left outside back. Adam Janosek and Melvin Lopez also see time in the back as reserves.
Sophomore Julien Santos is the holding midfielder and someone who has impressed with his versatility and potential.
“We put a lot of high expectations on Julien,” said Martinez about Santos, who played more center midfield last year. “He’s grown a lot in the past five, six weeks. He’s gotten a lot of experience, a lot of time under his belt. He’s doing a great job for us defensively and looking for him to get forward a little bit more.”
Another sophomore, Felix Medina, has replaced Santos at
situation.
For the season, Escalante has 54 kills to go with 91 digs, while also being capable of being a setter or defensive specialist.
“Johanna is the most versatile girl on the team,” Zicopoulos siad. “She can play every position.”
The other middle is Kathryn Schwerzler, the lone junior starter and the team leader in blocks. Julianne Aular is the starter at opposite hitter.
On the back line is senior
Bridgitte Garrido, a three-year starter at libero.Garrido has a team-best 163 digs, while also leading in aces (37) and, with 13 kills, can also be a factor in the
one center midfield spot alongside senior Patrick Sullivan, who has four goals and three assists after missing all of last year due to injury.
Junior Jonathan Miranda and senior Alex Rodriguez start on the outside of the Vikings’ 4-5-1 formation.
Juan Moya, Dylan Santos and Mohammed Cheikhali all see time in the midfield as well.
Up top is one of the area’s best offensive talents in senior Nico Stanzione. Stanzione, who recently became North Arlington’s career scoring leader, has 21 goals on the season.
“Nico’s a grinder. He literally gets involved in every attacking play,” Martinez said. “He creates
offense when needed.
Gabriela Pifano, perhaps better known as one of the area’s premier throwers in track & field, is a multi-year starter at setter, posting 200 assists to go with 39 kills.
Sarahi Ludena, Eileen Garcia, Vida Quezada, Aliya Jorge, Daniela Mantilla and Daybeliz Rosillo-Rivera will also see time on the floor.
Kearny will face its greatest challenge on Wednesday when it travels to face top-seeded Secaucus in the semifinals.
Secaucus, the reigning HCT champion, is 20-0 and currently ranked No. 9 in the state by NJ.com.
his own chances by pressuring the defenses, stealing the ball, picking the ball, taking shots”
Before playing its Bergen Invitational semifinal on Saturday, North Arlington has a pair of critical division matchups as it went to Lyndhurst on Monday, Oct. 21 and will host Rutherford on Wednesday, Oct. 23.
North Arlington enters the Lyndhurst game third in the section in power points so a strong week could potentially set up the Vikings to have multiple home state playoff games.
“We want to make a statement (in these tournaments). We understand the potential we have,” Martinez said. “(Earlier this season) I said our best
Secaucus is led by one of the state’s premier middle hitters in 6-foot-1 Olivia Jasiczek. And while Zicopoulos knows she doesn’t have a player who can match the physical attributes of Jasiczek, what she does have is a group that has responded to every challenge thrown its way this season.
“We’re going to have to work as a team. Everybody’s going to have to be on fire on Wednesday,” Zicopoulos said. “As a team, we all have to shine that day. Not just one player, but every player on the court.”
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Earlier in the Hudson County Tournament, Harrison seeded 11th, defeated BelovED Charter in the first round before being knocked off by McNair in the quarterfinals.
In the Bergen County Tournament, Lyndhurst was awarded its highest seed in recent memory at No. 5 and in the first round, delivered one of the biggest wins in program history when it defeated River Dell,
soccer is yet to come and I hold firm to that because our best soccer still, it’s coming. We’ playing our best soccer right now and when we see it on the pitch, it looks lovely.”
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The other semifinal of the Bergen Invitational Tournament will feature Lyndhurst at home against Bergenfield. The Golden Bears, after being snubbed from the main Bergen County Tournament, defeated Northern Highlands in the first round and followed it up with victories at Leonia and Cliffside Park.
The Bergen Invitational Tournament final is set for Saturday, Nov. 2 at the higher seed.
long viewed as one of the state’s top programs, 25-16, 25-14. The Bears’ three-headed monster of Asya Akar, Yasemin Ugurlu and Sofia Hechavarria combined for 16 kills in the statement making win.
Lyndhurst’s tournament run came to an end in the quarterfinals when it lost 25-18, 25-16 to Ramapo. It’s just the third loss all season for Lyndhurst, who is in line to earn the top seed in North Jersey, Section 2, Group 2.
In Essex County, Nutley punched its ticket into the quarterfinals with a 31-29, 25-19 win over Montclair in the first round on Friday behind 12 kills and nine digs from Sydney Tromantona. The Raiders, enjoying an excellent 14-6 season, will play top-seeded Millburn in the quarterfinals on Tuesday.
Bloomfield saw its Essex County Tournament run end with a first round loss to Livingston, while Belleville lost in the second preliminary round to Payne Tech.
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Wednesday, October 23, 2024
OBITUARIES
William Galka
William Galka, 83, died Saturday, Oct., 19, 2024 in University Hospital, Newark.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit at the Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Home, 585 Belgrove Drive, Kearny, on Thursday, Oct. 24 from 4 to 8 p.m. The funeral service will begin in the funeral home on Friday morning at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.
Born in Newark, Bill was a lifelong Kearny resident. He was a 1960 graduate of Kearny Hight School.
Mr. Galka worked his entire life in Kearny. Starting at a young age he worked in Les’s Deli which was owned by his father. He later worked for the United Staes Postal Service as a letter carrier in Kearny for 35 years. After retiring, from the Post Office, he continued to work for the next 14 years for the for the Kearny Department of Health’s Meals on Wheels program.
Bill was a Kearny Little League coach for several years with Kearny ShopRite. He always hit home run balls over the fence.
Mr. Galka was an avid sports fan. He was an excellent bowler and loved bowling at the BowlO-Drome in North Arlington, he loved playing pool and was a champion shuffleboard player at the Scots-American Athletic Club in Kearny, where he was a member for many years. He enjoyed tailgating and going to Cosmos games with his children at Giants Stadium in the 1970s and 80s. He was a fan of the New York Yankees and the Dallas Cowboys. He also attended most Kearny High School soccer games until his health started to suffer.
Bill was a devoutly religious
man with integrity, dignity, honesty and gratitude. He was very faithful to his wife and his church. He was always good company to others. He enjoyed a good laugh and spending time with family and friends. He will be missed by many.
He is survived by his wife, Valerie (Calabrese) Galka, two sons, William Galka (Patricia), Stephen Galka, one daughter, Christine D’Alessandro (Vito), one step-son, William Hannon III, one sister, Alice McGuire (Marty), and two grandchildren, Raul & Stephen Queiruga. He the step-grandfather of Lorena (Phil) and Billy and Brian and step-great-grandfather of Jeramiah. He also leaves many nieces and nephews. Bill was predeceased by his brother, Johnny Galka.
Matthew T. McClane
Matthew T. McClane, 87, died Sunday, Oct. 13, in Crane’s Mill, West Caldwell.
Relatives and friends visited at the Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Home, 585 Belgrove Drive, Kearny, Mass was celebrated at Queen of Peace R.C. Church, North Arlington. Entombment was in Holy Cross Chapel Mausoleum, North Arlington.
Born in Hackensack, Mr. McClane was raised in Keansburg. He was graduate of Red Bank Catholic High School, Class of 1956. In 1958 He moved to North Arlington, while studying at St. Peter’s College in Jersey City. He graduated from St. Peter’s College in 1960 with a B.S. in accounting. One month after graduating, he entered the U.S Army then was released from active duty in 1961, but continued to serve as a reservist until 1966.
Matt lived in North Arlington for 37 years before moving to
Wood Ridge in 1995. In 2008, he moved to Woodland Park.
Mr. McClane began his career at Kearny Bank, (formerly Kearny Federal Savings & Loan) on Dec. 18, 1967. He retired 35 years later in 2002 as the president. After retirement, he served on the Board of Directors at the bank.
He was a member of many professional organizations including the NY-NJ Chapter Financial Managers Society, President of the North Jersey Savings League and was a member of the Board of Directors at the NJ League of Community and Savings Bankers. Also active in community affairs, he served as President of the Kearny Optimist Club, Friend of Youth and served as its Secretary/Treasurer for over 50 years. He was a trustee on the Philip Kearny Memorial Committee and was a Past President of the West Hudson-South Bergen Boys Club.
Mr. McClane also served on the West Hudson Hospital Association and Foundation and was a Past President of the West Hudson Chamber of Commerce. He was awarded the F.D.R. award from the March of Dimes for his active involvement in 1994. He was also a member of the Four Seasons at Great Notch Veterans Club in Woodland Park.
Matthew is survived by his children, Matthew F. McClane and his wife, Lisa, Jacqueline Tierney and her husband, William and Jennifer Treshock and her husband, Michael; one brother, William McClane; and one sister, Carol Meng. He was the grandfather of Daniel McClane and Melissa Treshock. He also leaves his sister-in-law, Sister Frances Salemi.
He was predeceased by his wife, Catherine (Salemi) McClane in 2017.
Matt loved watching sports, trips to the Jersey Shore and to Atlantic City and especially his afternoon coffee and sweet treat.
All obituaries must be submitted by email by 10 a.m., Mondays, to obituaries@ theobserver.com. Payment is due at submission.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Sisters of Charity of St. Elizabeth, Director of Development, Convent of St. Elizabeth, P.O. Box 476, Convent Station, N.J. 07961.
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are underinsured, uninsured or do not have access to health resources and screenings. By connecting the community to mobile mammography screenings, our community will have better health outcomes in the fight against Breast Cancer.”
As part of her work, De Castro Lawdanski is working with healthcare providers to bring the Mammography Mobile Unit to Kearny for the first time on Dec. 6, 2024, which will provide screenings to Kearny residents, an event she hopes will be an annual occurrence in her hometown of Kearny.
She is a member of the Kearny Teen Prevention Coalition where she enjoys working on Alcohol and Drug Use
Prevention, Awareness and Education with her peers and has represented the Kearny-Belleville Elks at the annual Peer Leadership Conference.
De Castro Lawdanski’s Girl Scout Silver Award Project, which she earned as a Cadette, focused on substance use disorders, opioid abuse, addiction and overdose awareness and education, a project where she dedicated over 100 hours to meet the requirements. Earlier this year, she had the honor of presenting her women’s empowerment research at the first Women’s Day initiative in Kearny where she highlighted women’s history and scenes from the movie, “Barbie” and shared messages on encouraging women to embrace their differences, find common ground and work together to break through barriers to achieve their goals, uplift and share in the happiness of their accomplishments.
Top photo, De Castro Lawdanski cuts a ribbon with the mayor and other dignitaries. Below, De Castro Lawdanski with Marybeth Kennedy, Girl Scout leader.
Elks, VFW hosting Trick or Trunk
on Oct. 26
The Kearny-Belleville Elks Post 1050 and VFW Post 1302 host a Trick or Trunk Oct. 26 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., on the VFW grounds, 300 Belgrove Drive., Kearny. There is no entry fee.
The evening includes haunted music, treats, prizes for the best costume and much more.
The kids must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, who should bring their own bags to store treats.
The rain date is Oct. 27 at the aforementioned time.
Donate
gently-worn or new shoes
by Nov. 15
The Kearny-Belleville Elks Post 1050 are collecting gently-worn or new shoes through Nov. 15. The proceeds from donations will be applied toward the oganization’s Scholarship Committee. Donations may be dropped off at 601 Elm St., Kearny. Any types or sizes will be accepted. For more information, please send an email to terriandryszczak@gmail.com.
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Applications can be obtained from HHA’s website (www.harrisonhousing.com) under the Bid/RFP/RFQ/Job Application Section or by calling the HHA’s office (973-483-1488) to make an appointment to pick up an application. Interested individuals may submit an employment application via email to rlucas@harrisonhousing.com or by dropping it off at the HHA’s office. The HHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Clothing, Furniture and much more Saturday October 26th Sunday October 27th 10am4pm 776 Devon Street Kearny,NJ 25W01 GARAGE SALE
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members, siblings, elected officials and residents,
time periods, all served our country with honor and valor. We stand together tonight to remember, to share a bit of history.
“Right before the pandemic, Ed Shea approached me and asked if we can do as North Arlington did — to recognize hometown heroes with banners.
“I was UVO liaison at the time and thought ‘what a great idea’ Then the pandemic hit full force and the idea was put on the back burner until councilman Jerry Ficeto became UVO liaison and we were put back on track.
“Fast forward to our new
KUEZ Director Linda Kraus D’isa was willing to take on the project. Business Administrator Stephen Marks, Linda and I had one of many meetings and thought we would be happy if 50 families responded.
“To date, we have 196 families that have banners hanging
on Kearny Avenue from end to end.
“This idea was labor intensive. All applications and photos had to be verified, sent to Riverside Graphics for photo touchups and back for proofreading by families. A Google map (of banner locations) is available on the town website under announcements for banner locations.
“A lot of work (happened) to have this come to fruition. Thank you, Linda and staff, for pulling the pieces all together.
“There will be an open sponsorship February 2025 for another opportunity to secure a banner. Follow the town website and the KUEZ for an application.
“Before we read the names of those we are honoring for their service, some serving now, for their sacrifice and valor, I want to thank Linda and her staff, Lenny Twist, Riverside Graphics and all of you for participating in tonight’s event expressing gratitude for all those who serve and (who have) served this great country of ours.
“The biggest thank you goes to DPW Superintendent Kevin Murphy and those who hung the banners. Working against weather and time, you managed to get this monumental task completed on time.”
nWhat follows is a list of the names of all veterans who have banners displayed in Kearny. The list comes to The Observer from the KUEZ. We are not responsible for any typographical errors.
Edmund F. Abromotis, Robert McCluskey Allan, William C. Archibald, Milton Bartner, Lenore Gans Bartner, Lewis T. Battista, Malcolm Campbell Bindon, Samuel R. Brady, Michael F. Branin Jr., Michael F. Branin, Patrick J. Brannigan, Thermon Francis Brooks,
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Kevin Milton Brooks, Raymond John Bruder, Robert T. Bubenas, John S. Bubenas, John P. Bubenas, Peter S. Buchanan, Andrew Buchanan, John Francis Burke, William J. Burns, Carl F. Cambria, Anthony “Tony“ Capitti, Edwin John “Chirp” Carey, James F. Carey Jr., Albert J. Catrambone, Peter Joseph Cerna, M.D., Francis T. Chickene, Irene Chickene, Daniel Chu, Frederick J Cifelli, Charles Cocuzza, Bill G. Comer, Joshua D. Comer, George W. Coombe, Pamela Coombe, David Crenshaw, James Joseph D’Elia, Raymond Francis DeHont, William Docherty, Andrew R. Dodson Jr., George Dominguez, Arthur John Doner, William Elliott, Daren P. Elliott, Thomas M. Feltey, Mikael Jon Fernandez, Theodore Ferraiolo, Geraldo S. Ficeto, John E. Finn, Thomas R. Floyd, Kenneth Louis Foster, Charles Joseph Foster Sr., James Fraser, Joseph Frobisher, Joseph Fugaro, Joseph N. Fugaro, Gerardo J. Gaglio, John M. Gawronski, Samuel Gennace, Frederick S. Gillespie, Michael E. Gleason, Edmund R. Gleason Jr., Leo F. Graham, Karen Greb, Joseph Anthony Greco, John A. B. Greulich, Frederick S. Gross, Stephen F. Gruska, Frederick Gugelman, Nicole Allaire Haggman, Eugene T. Hallenbeck, Bob Hayner, John R. Hempel, James C. Hennis, Paul F. Herbster, James W. Holmes, John J. Hull, William L. Hutcheson, Mark Isabella Jr., William Jackson, John Thomson Jarvie, Steven R. Jaslovski, Richard W. Jaslovski, Richard J. Jensen, Thomas A. Jesse, Bruce P. Kaufmann, Philip Kearny, Edward Kelley, Frank J. Kelly, Kevin C. Kelly, Timothy P. Kelly, Michael Kervel, George King, Harold Klepp, Edward M. Kropa, Michael Krulewicz, Thomas Michael Krulik, George Edward LaBrode, Ralph A. Labruna, Thomas Francis Lancaster, Milton Jerome Lerner, James Edward
Lowney, Lawrence Luciano, Bernard A. Lyman, Andrew Lynch, Vincent S. MacKenney, Michael Machado, Hugh J. Magee, Henry J. Magee, Richard E. Mangin, Joseph W. Manley, William G. Manley, Joseph W. Manley Jr., Christos Manolis, John Michael Marks, Jason S. Marshall, Edwin G. Marshman Sr., Michael Domenic Martone, Philip Martone, Anthony Masters, George Edward Matuscsak, Robert Joseph McCartney, Paul J. McCurrie, James Joseph McKeown, Joseph D. McMillan, Thomas X. Mernar, George Allan Millar, Orlando L. Miranda, George Murray Jr., Arthur John Mursch, Thomas J. Nash Jr., Owen Christopher Nee, Augusto (Augie) J. Neno, Michael S. Olenik, Luigi Pagani, Michael Petriello, Reuben C. Phillips, Gerald P. Pierz, Frances W. Polo, Ronald F. Poplaski, Domenico Pupo, Robert R. Rainey, William A. Riley, Jose Louis Rivera, Ramon Rivera, Frank James Rizzolo, David W. Robertson, George Paul Rogers Jr., Kenneth Edward Russell, Marvin Sandler, James V. SanFilippo Jr., Nicholas John Senna, Alfonse Sessa, Edmund Shea, John Sikora, John P. Silvestri, Michael W Sinibaldi, William John Sinnott, Brendan Solano, Liam Solano, Luis Soto, Edward Spear, Richard Walter Stacey Sr., John S. Staczewicz, David James Stevenson, Albert T. Stewart, Adam Sullivan, Joseph Sullivan, John T. Sweeney, Chester Swiatkowski, Michael T. Tague, Michael T. Tague Jr., George J. Tanzola, Ryan W. Tarabocchia, Daniel Taylor, Gary Todd, David Kenneth Twist, Leonard William Twist, Thomas Malcolm Twist, Robert D. Twist Sr., Bernard John Warnock, Benjamin W. Wetmore, Robert John Wiggins, Charles Thomas Wiggins, Sharif Amir Wilkinson, John Wilson, Walter J. Wright Jr., Alan J. Yurman, and Joseph Casimer Zukowski.
