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June 6, 2018 • www.theobserver.com • Vol CXXXI, No. 4

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The third annual Lyndhurst Spring Street Festival took place this past weekend and did not disappoint. Rides for the kids, a variety of tasty food choices, live music, and a beer garden were a treat for the senses. The event was sponsored by BCB Community Bank, Inserra Supermarkets, Frank’s GMC and The Observer, and was coordinated by Cliffhanger Productions. LEFT: a youngster gets his face painted. RIGHT: Kids enjoy the teacup ride at the festival.

Kearny prof pleads guilty to fraud

By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com NEW YORK CITY — Mamdouh Abdel-Sayed, a tenured lecturer at the City University of New York’s Medgar Evers College and a resident of Kearny, has pled guilty in Manhattan federal court to wire

fraud related to his selling sham Medgar Evers College certificates that purported to represent the completion of health care courses at the college, Geoffrey S. Berman, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced Thursday, May 31.

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BEST FRIENDS, WWI VETS

By Karen Zautyk kzautyk@theobserver.com BELLEVILLE — At 9 a.m. on Memorial Day, the bells of St. Peter’s Church on William Street rang out with the sounds of “God Bless America,” the patriotic music echoing through the neighborhood — and across the small cemetery that borders the church.

Later, in that cemetery, there would be a special prayer service led by St. Peter’s pastor, the Rev. Ivan Sciberras, honoring all the veterans who are buried there — including two who were receiving overdue memorials. Literal memorials: new gravestones to mark their final resting place.

Last year, we wrote about the rededication of a marble plaque embedded in the cemetery wall listing the 13 St. Peter’s parishioners who were casualties of World

War I. After nearly a century since its placement, it had become virtually unreadable — until the Belleville Historical Society stepped in and completely refurbished it in 2017. It now glows in the sunlight and is bordered by brilliant red, white and blue bunting.

According to Michael Perrone, Belleville Historical Society president, 700 Belleville men served in the Great War, and 21 of those died. Reportedly, most of the casualties were buried on the Western Front, where they had fallen — but Perrone was aware of two who had been interred at St. Peter’s: Edward Joseph Crowell and Michael Augustine Flynn, whose stories are inextricably entwined.

Crowell and Flynn (son of Police Chief Michael Flynn) grew up together as best friends. Both enlisted in the Army when the U.S. entered the war in 1917, but they were in different

regiments. However, reportedly they met at least twice in Europe.

During one chance encounter, they were photographed with a third soldier — John Grant of Boston, who served with Flynn. As the story goes, sometime afterward, the second meeting occurred as Flynn’s unit was being moved to the front, and Crowell, who had been wounded, was being taken back to base camp.

Both decorated combat veterans, they survived the war, but Flynn died Dec. 7, 1918 — less than a month after the Armistice was declared on Nov. 11. He was 21.

Crowell, age 26, died Aug. 4, 1919. And it was that month that the two friends finally came home — together.

In a full, combined military funeral, their flagPhoto by Michael Perrone draped coffins, on horseBelleville Historical Society members Arlene Schoor and Mary Higgins and drawn caissons, were carried Belleville Board of Education Trustee Tom Grolimond at the graves of First

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in a cortege along Washington Avenue as thousands looked on. The destination was St. Peter’s, where they were buried side-by-side in their family plots.

Anyone wishing recently to pay personal respects to them, though, might have had a difficult time finding the graves. Perrone told us that the century had taken its toll: Flynn’s military headstone had become illegible, and Crowell›s had broken apart. Thus was TOP: Crowell born the historical society’s BELOW: Flynn project — led by Perrone and Belleville Historical Commission Chairman Tom advertising@theobserver.com 201-991-1600 Grolimond — to give them new er: Client: markers.

The white marble stones, bearing the two veterans’ names, ages and dates of death, were beautifully engraved by expert craftsman Val Hadshinow of North Arlington and placed in the graveyard in TOP PHOTO: Observer File Photo; Headshots courtesy of Anthony Buccino Advertising: Here is the updated template with a new photo of Jarlynn Hyde: time for Memorial Day. Flynn and Crowell’s joint funeral in 1919 as the procession makes its way along Washington Avenue, Now, may lifelong friends Belleville.

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Huhn ascends to KFD captain

At same time, longtime Capt. Art Bloomer retires after 30 years on the job

By Ron Leir Special to The Observer KEARNY — Kearny Fire Capt. Arthur Bloomer is retiring June 1 after 30 years of service with the town’s Bravest. His replacement will be Firefighter William Huhn, a nearly 22-year KFD veteran, who has been promoted to captain and was sworn in as such at the May 21 meeting of the town governing body to the accompaniment of loud cheers from his mates.

His appointment to the new rank, which carries an annual salary of $107,000, takes effect June 1. Huhn fills the fifth captain slot, bringing that rank up to T.O. strength with five.

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KFD Chief Steven Dyl, right, pins a medal on new Capt. William Huhn, after Huhn was sworn into his new position by Mayor Alberto G. Santos.

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A decorated veteran, Huhn was awarded the Combat Action Ribbon, Kuwait Liberation Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal and National Defense Service Medal.

Readjusting to civilian life, Huhn applied to the KFD and was appointed in July 1996 and assigned to Tour C at the Midland Avenue firehouse where he has continued to work throughout his KFD career thus far. He was among the novitiates to participate in the first responder program.

As he did while in the military, Huhn has demonstrated the skills and initiative that his KFD superiors have recognized over the years.

He received the Star of Life award in 2002 from the EMS Advisory Council and earned departmental commendations for his role in aiding a heart attack victim in May 1999 and for his participation in rescue and recovery operations during Superstorm Sandy in October 2012.

Dyl recalled that only “a few weeks” after the thenrookie came on the job in 1996, Huhn was aboard Engine 3 when firefighters

responded to a fire at a three-story house at Wilson Avenue and Chestnut Street.

“It was heavily involved in fire,” Dyl said, and Huhn’s job was to help with getting water supply.

Initially, there were reports swirling among the responders that a resident might be trapped inside and, Dyl said, “I can remember that look of horror” on the young firefighter’s face as Huhn contemplated that dreadful scenario.

Fortunately, those reports proved unfounded, the chief said.

But now, Dyl said, addressing the newly made captain, “You’re going to be a leader [at a fire incident] making that call,” as to how to proceed.

Dyl said he had every confidence that Huhn — already with a wealth of onthe-job experience — would know what to do and how to execute the plan. “I look forward to working with you,” he added.

Huhn and his wife Lisa have a stepson Louis, 27, and twins William and Kaitlyn, 12.

When Fire Capt. Art Bloomer steps down, he’ll be taking with him a longtime Kearny public safety legacy: Art’s uncle Walter Bloomer was a member of the KFD and uncle Henry Bloomer served as a Kearny chief of police.

Additionally, his greatuncle Willet Weeks was a Kearny firefighter and another great-uncle Knowlton F. Pierce was the first paid fire chief in Kearny.

Bloomer’s three offspring, Danielle, Sean and Andrew, are currently working as members of the volunteer fire department in Brick Township, “so they’re fifthgeneration firefighters,” Art said.

And while he’ll no longer be with the KFD as of June 1, Art will continue to teach fire-service courses and will remain an active member of N.J. Task Force 1 searchand-rescue team.

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School-tax hike expected in Nutley for ‘18-’19 SY NUTLEY – Township property owners can expect to pay more to support their local schools for the 2018-2019 school year.

Karen Yeamans, school business administrator for the Nutley Board of Education, said owners homes with an “average” assessment of $318,300 can expect to see an increase of $75.82 on their tax bills.

That’s down slightly from last year when the average homeowner had to cough up an extra $84.78.

This year’s average school tax hike would actually have reached $87.28 had local officials not found a way to shrink annual debt service obligations, from $2.7 million to $2.5 million, for a net increase of $75.82, Yeamans said.

Overall, the district expects to spend $69.9 million for the coming school year — up from $67.5 million from the 2017-2018 school year. And the local school tax levy rose from $54.2 million to $55.4 million, with the balance coming from state and federal aid.

State aid rose by more than $360,000, from $7,237,573 for the 2017-2018 school year to $7,599,452 for 2018-2019 and state extraordinary aid nearly doubled, from $275,000 to $505,000.

Listed as additional investments for 2018-2019 are the following items: • $100,000 for security.

(The school board recently approved architectural plans to create a secure lobby inside the entrance to the John Walker Middle School.

Work will be done by BOE personnel instead of outside contractors.)

• $100,000 for technology infrastructure.

• $50,000 for technology equipment.

• $42,000 for expanded school year program.

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Here, their well-decorated mobile unit, driven by Celeste Pandolfi, makes its way south on Belgrove Drive.

NUTLEY SCHOOLS • $10,000 for leases of the replacement of two school buses.

As per the dictates of employee union contracts, the BOE has allocated an extra $828,153 for instructional salaries plus an additional $1.2 million for employee benefits.

As part of 2018-2019 school budget reductions, the BOE figures to save $61,000 in outof-district tuition payments by hiring “2.3 FTEs” (fulltime equivalent) special services staffers for in-district classes.

Additional cuts planned include: $111,000 by not ordering new equipment, $51,000 in utilities, $46,000 by trimming on instructional supplies, $27,000 in professional development and $13,000 in athletics.

Although plant operations/ maintenance and capital outlay are taking budgetary hits -- $108,381 and $126,169, respectively – the BOE will be converting administrative space into classrooms at Washington School and improving security at the middle school by using district maintenance staff, according to Yeamans.

In the wake of Nutley residents’ rejecting a December 2017, $70 million school referendum designed to relieve overcrowding, Yeamans said the BOE is reevaluating as to how they want to move forward in the near future.

In the meantime, outdoor classroom trailers at Washington and Yantacaw elementary schools will remain for the foreseeable future, she said.

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Police arrest serial car-wash burglar The Nutley Police Department’s investigations into a series of burglaries to township car washes has resulted in the arrest of a suspect.

Nutley detectives say they investigated two separate burglaries to a Washington Avenue car wash on Feb. 16 and May 5. On May 8, a Franklin Avenue car wash was burglarized in a

similar way, leading police to believe the same suspect was responsible for all three burglaries.

Investigators compared surveillance footage with Belleville, Bloomfield and Newark — all where there were similar burglaries — and determined the suspect committing these crimes was Omar Vega, 34, of Newark..

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He is presently on remand at the Essex County Jail, Newark.

Police Director Alphonse

Petracco says it may take some time, “but if you commit a crime in Nutley, you will eventually be arrested. This is proven by multiple arrests this week.”

He commends all the hard work police invest to continue to “keep this town safe.”

Police Chief Thomas Strumolo said that although the actor shielded his

face, “police were able to gather enough evidence to identify Vega as the person responsible for the car wash burglaries.”

He thanked the Newark, Belleville and Bloomfield police departments and the Real Time Crime Center for their assistance closing these investigations.

— Kevin Canessa

Diversion burglar nabbed, police warn residents Nutley Police investigating a Grant Avenue diversion burglary April 9, in which two suspects approached a woman and attempted to solicit masonry work at her

home, have made an arrest.

Police say the victim allowed one of the men inside her home to discuss prices while the other reportedly entered and stole an

undisclosed amount of cash from her handbag.

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Collectively, police were able to gather enough information to determine the suspect Tony Eli, 52, of Newark.

Last week, Union police reportedly chased the red truck when Eli bailed out and was arrested.

He was charged by multiple agencies — including Nutley — for the burglaries.

Police Director Alphonse Petracco said: “This is nothing new. These

scammers prey on our seniors and take advantage of the vulnerable. We had incidents last year and they, too, were arrested and charged.”

Chief Thomas Strumolo said: “The cooperation between Newark, Kearny and Union was outstanding and I commend all departments — including the Real Time Crime Center — for their assistance. I continue to urge residents to be mindful these people are out there and will take advantage if you allow them to.”

Strumolo reminds residents to call police if something — anything — appears suspicious.

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A Mexican-national who was possibly in the country illegally was remanded to the Bergen County Jail where U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement placed a detainer on him following an incident in North Arlington on May 25, North Arlington Police Chief Scott Hedenberg said.

That day, Hedenberg said, an officer on patrol observed a silver Acura with tinted windows. A motor vehicle stop was made on Ridge Road near Arlington Boulevard at around 2:45 p.m.

During the stop, the officer said he detected the odor of raw marijuana. A subsequent search

reportedly resulted in the discovery of a large sealed bag containing marijuana, which was later determined to be in excess of 50 grams, according to the chief.

The driver — identified as Jose Leon, 30 — was arrested, transported to headquarters and processed. During processing, police said they determined Leon had initially provided the officer a fictitious driver’s license.

Leon was remanded to the Bergen County Jail, where ICE placed a detainer on Leon, to “further investigate his immigration status,” according to Hedenberg.

— Kevin Canessa

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KPD: Ooh, what a sparkly car you have

By Karen Zautyk kzautyk@theobserver.com

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n Sunday, May 27, at 7:21 a.m., KPD Officer Richard Pawlowski was patrolling on Seeley Avenue near Kearny Avenue when what was described as a “rolling sparkler” drove past him. Police said the 2001 Subaru was travelling on only three tires, was dragging its front bumper, and had sparks flying from its undercarriage.

When Pawlowski and Officer Sean Wilson stopped the vehicle at Pleasant Place, driver Victor Ferrerhernandez, 34, of Harrison, reportedly “was not immediately willing to turn over his driving credentials.” Police said the front-seat passenger, a 28-year-old from West New York, “apparently unaware that he was part of a travelling spectacle,” kept demanding to know why they had been stopped.

Police said it was subsequently confirmed that Ferrerhernandez’ license was suspended and he was found to be in possession of two license plate bolts and a pair of pliers. This was interesting because the passenger provided a vehicle registration that listed a different plate from the one on the Subaru.

Officer Alan Stickno tracked the plate on the car and reportedly found it had just been stolen from another vehicle parked in Kearny.

Ferrerhernandez was charged on summonses with receiving stolen property (the plate), driving while suspended, failure to exhibit an insurance card, improper window tinting and operating a vehicle in an unsafe manner. After reportedly failing field sobriety tests, he was also charged with DWI. The inquisitive passenger was not charged.

••• Other recent reports from the Kearny police blotter included the following: May 24 At 3:04 p.m., dispatch received a call about a

vehicle idling on Ivy Street with two men inside who appeared to be engaged in drug activity. One then exited the car, which was driven away. Det. Michael Andrews and Officers David Bush, Jonathan Dowie and Rich Poplaski Jr. stopped the car on Davis Avenue, detected the smell of marijuana and recovered a bag of the drug from driver Luis Rivera, 67, of Kearny, police said. He was charged on summonses with possession of pot and drug paraphernalia and possession of CDS in a MV. Sgt. Joseph Vulcano and Officer Esteban Gonzalez located the second man at Ivy Street and Quincy Avenue, but he was found not to have any contraband and was released at the scene.

May 26 Officers Chris Medina and Kevin Carvalho were dispatched to the PSE&G generating station in South Kearny at 5:08 a.m. on a report that a subcontractor was viewing live video of a trespasser on the property. Officers Andre Fernandes and Matthew Lopez set up a perimeter at the site and located Alexandre M. Cardoso, 48, of Newark, allegedly in the process of stealing spools of copper wire, tools and other supplies — valued at approximately $3,345 — from the plant. He was charged with burglary, theft and possession of burglar’s tools and released on summonses. (Thanks to bail reform.)

••• At 10:12 p.m., Sgt. Christopher Levchak and Officers Lopez, Carvalho, Ryan Stickno and Nicole Williams responded to Dunkin› Donuts on Kearny Avenue on a report of disorderly juveniles (a frequent complaint of late). Police said they encountered Brian Pestana, 20, of Bethlehem, Pa., in the company of a 17-year-old from Kearny and two 14-year-olds from Newark.

Pestana reportedly was in possession of two 25 oz. cans of Bud Ice beer,

POLICE BEAT one of which was halfempty. He was charged on a summons with underage possession of alcohol and released from HQ. The teens were released to guardians, who were issued summonses for violations of the town’s juvenile curfew ordinance.

May 27 Officers responded at 2:18 a.m. to a report of a fight inside Quick Chek on Kearny Avenue and arrived to find three

people — a husband and wife and Jorge Gonzalez, 29, of North Arlington — “standing amongst a spread of condiment packets that had been knocked onto the floor.”

The woman reportedly told police she and her husband had had an argument with Gonzalez, who then punched her in the head. Since the alleged incident had not occurred in the officers’ presence, she was referred to court to make an assault complaint.

Gonzalez, however, was arrested — after he was found to have four Snickers Peanut Butter Crunch bars and two, 3 Musketeers bars secreted

on his person, police said.

He was issued a summons for shoplifting and released from HQ. May 29 At 9:30 p.m., police were checking the parking garage at 206 Bergen Ave. for drug activity and, on the top level, reportedly saw two females — aged 15 and 16 — sharing a handrolled marijuana cigar.

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This all reminds us bygone era — when families and baseball were one and the same. Remember when kids ran to the corner store to collect baseball cards and baseball sticker books? Remember the times when families would gather around the TV Saturday afternoons to watch the Baseball Game of the Week on NBC? Fortunately, locally, we still have a place where spending time with family around pro baseball is possible — in Montclair, at Yogi Berra Stadium, with the New Jersey Jackals. Ticket prices are more than affordable. The guys playing the game are doing so because they love it — not because they’re making millions to perform. There’s plenty to eat and drink. And it’s all a short car ride away west on Route 3. And, this brings us to a contest we’re running in conjunction with the team.

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So don’t delay — send us your stories today — and get ready to take your family out to the Old Ball Game!

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New medical school opens in Nutley

By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com NUTLEY/CLIFTON — New Jersey’s newest private medical school in decades officially opened Wednesday, May 30, with New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and key legislators celebrating a new approach to medical education and a program that will keep needed family physicians in New Jersey — as well as revitalizing a major economic hub in North Jersey.

“We are so proud to see this vision reach fruition and deliver on our goal to change medical education to better prepare physicians of the future,’’ said Robert C. Garrett, co-CEO of Hackensack Meridian Health.

The school will welcome its inaugural class of nearly 60 students selected from more than 2,000 applicants and forge a new path in medical education that addresses profound changes in health care that have resulted in more community-based care and an unprecedented focus on wellness.

“We have created a rigorous academic curriculum that combines traditional science with a focus on the new frontiers in medicine — prevention, population health, genetics and team-based care delivered in the community setting,”’ said Mary Meehan, interim president of Seton Hall University.

Along with the opening of the School of Medicine, Seton Hall University has relocated its College of Nursing and School of Health and Medical Sciences to create an Interprofessional Health Sciences (IHS) campus in Nutley and Clifton, Meehan said.

“We know healthcare is changing dramatically.

If we want to improve the system, we have to start at the beginning in how we train the next generation of doctors. This school will help us ensure better outcomes through teambased care and focusing on maintaining health as much as curing disease,” Murphy said at the ribbon-cutting ceremony last week.

“Our goal is to improve health outcomes in all of the communities we serve and we can do that by teaching future physicians to take a more holistic approach,”’ said Dr. Bonita Stanton, founding dean of the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine at Seton Hall University. “We are humanizing health care.”

Additionally, the Hackensack Meridian Health Board of Trustees has established a $100 million endowment fund for scholarships to the school, fulfilling a high priority to ensure top students can afford a medical education.

Students will train in several of Hackensack Meridian Health’s 16 hospitals — including four of listed as among the top 10 in New Jersey — including top-ranked Hackensack University Medical Center.

Research shows physicians often practice where they train, which would help the state ease a shortage of a projected 3,000 doctors by 2020.

Additionally, the innovative curriculum will help future physicians navigate major changes in health care that are underway in the U.S., including the transition to value-based care in which physicians and hospitals are paid to keep people well.

It’s a major shift from fee-for-service medicine in which providers are paid for each treatment and procedure.

The strategy is essential to improve outcomes and lower the cost of care as the U.S. faces an epidemic of diabetes and other chronic disease, which is costly and in many cases, preventable.

Even though the U.S. spends far more than many nations, it lags behind other peer nations in all major areas of health — including maternal and infant health and life expectancy. This new approach aims to eliminate disparities in health outcomes.

Students will develop partnerships with families living in stressed communities and shadow them to understand and help families overcome factors that can impede or contribute to well-being,

such as access to grocery stores and transportation to access care.

The new school is also unique in that it offers a three-year program — one of only a dozen or so in the nation to take this approach

— which can lower the cost of a medical education.

“We are thrilled to be part of the solution to reform health care from the ground up and we are grateful to have a terrific partner in Seton Hall University,”’ said

Joseph Simunovich, cochairman of the Hackensack Meridian Health Board of Trustees and chairman of the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine at Seton Hall University’s Board of Governors.

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Italian-American Congress awards scholarships On Tuesday, May 1, representatives of the Tri-State Italian-American Congress presented $25,000 in scholarships to a group of students of Italian heritage from 25 Catholic elementary schools of the Archdiocese of Newark.

The awards were presented in a ceremony in the auditorium of the Archdiocesan Center, Newark.

Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., archbishop of Newark, joined Louis Vele, president of Tri-State, and Ralph A.

Contini, Tri-State treasurer and executive director, in making the presentations.

Also on hand at the ceremony were parents and friends of the scholarship winners, representatives of the Consulate General of Italy and clergy,

Photos courtesy of Jim Goodness

The scholarship winners posed for photos with Cardinal Joseph Tobin.

faculty and staff of the schools each award winner attends.

Eligibility for scholarship awards was based on a combination of a family’s financial need and Italian heritage.

Award winners were nominated by individual schools.

“We’re truly grateful for the support that Tri-State is giving to needy families here in the Archdiocese who want their children to receive the excellent faith-filled education that our schools offer,” said Cardinal Tobin of the partnership between the archdiocese and the congress.

Said Vele: “Tri-State has a long history of supporting education and rewarding scholarship. Our first awards within the Archdiocese of Newark were made in 2003, and we are very pleased to again be able to help children and their families realize their dream of receiving an excellent education in a faithfilled environment. In the 15 years of our scholarship

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Students in The Observer’s readership area who received scholarships were: Second-grader David Marra, of St. Peter’s School, Belleville; seventh-grader Guiliano Laccardello of St. Thomas the Apostle School, Bloomfield; sixth-grader Thomas Vinacco of Queen of Peace School, North Arlington; and seventh-grader Nicole Stefanelli of Good Shepherd Academy, Nutley.

Cardinal celebrates cemetery Mass Photo courtesy of RCAN Cemeteries Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark joined thousands of Catholic cemeteries nationwide in the commemoration ‘Serving God and Country: A Memorial Day Salute to Our Heroes,’ by celebrating Mass at its Archdiocesan cemeteries and local parishes. Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., celebrated an open-air Mass at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington, and he offered a message of gratitude to those who lost their lives in service to the country and to their families. Despite cloudy skies and cooler temperatures, approximately 1,000 attendees gathered beneath a canopy, including clergy, law-enforcement officials, local dignitaries, veterans and others.

Veterans and family members of those presently serving in the military — or of those who died serving — were asked to stand to be recognized for their dedication and sacrifice.

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Belleville

its third annual Ice Cream Social June 9. There will Historical Society honoring Fred be free ice cream for those W. Stockham who visit the HSOB MuThe Belleville Historical seum at 90 Broad St. (on the Society invites all to join in third floor of the Children’s remembering the centennial Library) between 11 a.m. of one of the greatest battles and 2 p.m. The event is open in American history and one to the public, so bring a of that battle’s local heroes. friend. Parking is available During the World War I on Broad Street and in the in 1918, in Belleau Wood, library parking lot on State France, the U.S. Army and Street.

U.S. Marines suffered nearly 10,000 casualties, with Kearny almost 2,000 killed and 8,000 wounded as they defeated Annual Senior Citizens picnic is a major German advance June 13 threatening to capture Paris.

The Annual Kearny SenIn commemoration of the ior Citizens’ picnic is June 100th anniversary of his 13 at noon, at the Doyle Paheroic sacrifice in the battle vilion, Riverbank Park, Pason June, 22, 1918, Belleville saic Avenue. The event is son and Medal of Honor open to all Kearny residents recipient U.S. Marine Gun60 and older. The event is nery Sergeant Fred William free, but you’ll need to get Stockham will be honored a ticket at Town Hall, the with the dedication of a main library or the Board monument in his memory of Health. Bring a chair and Sunday, June 24, at 2:30 join in for good food, friends, p.m. at St. Peter’s Church, raffles and music. In case 151 William St., Belleville. of rain, the picnic will Stockham lived on Dow take place at the Henrietta Street and was a parishioner Benstead Senior Center, 60 at St. Peter’s and he was a Columbia Ave. firefighter with the Newark Fire Department prior to Blood drive is June 11 enlisting in the Marines. For Home International more information, contact Church, 151 Midland Ave., Michael Perrone at Belhosts a community blood levillehistory@gmail.com. drive Monday, June 11, from 3 to 9 p.m. For information Bloomfield about donation eligibility, or to make a donation appointIce cream social ment, call 800-933-2566. Be The Historical Society of sure to eat before donating Bloomfield (HSOB) hosts

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be an animal, be an acrobat. Actors from Tempest Theater will be on hand to help kids learn the tricks of the trade.

and bring a photo ID with you.

H.B. Pharmacy will provide bone-density screenings while practitioners from At the Kearny Library Clara Maass Medical Center Adult coloring class Tuesday will offer glucose monitornights at 6 ing, blood pressure readBranch reading kickoff Wednes- ings and health counseling.

Join us for this relaxday afternoon, June 13, at 3 ing trend that is sweeping Podiatrist John Branwell the nation. The KPL will The Friends of the Kearny will examine the feet and provide all materials, along Library hosts its annual discuss any areas of conwith coffee and light refresh- Branch Library Summer cern. The program is open to ments.

Kickoff. There will be free surrounding communities. face painting and free DVD Registration is required; call Preschool story time with parent rentals for adults. Volunthe Health Department at participation for Kearny families teers from the Friends will 201-991-6060, ext. 121.

Story Time for children also be on hand to help make ages 0-5 resumes the week summer reading selections Nutley of June 11 for two weeks. At from a large collection of the Main Library, sessions new books.

Register for lacrosse now will be Tuesdays from 11 to The Department of Parks 11:45 a.m., and Thursdays Father’s Day craft on Friday, June and Recreation announces from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

15 at 3:30 p.m. that registration is now At the Branch, we will have Children in grades 2 and open for Summer Lacrosse a Wednesday session from up are invited to join us Program. The program is 10:15 a.m. to 11 a.m. and make a special gift for open to Nutley youngsters Father’s Day. There’s a limit in grades K-4 and takes Movie Premieres schedule of 15 kids. Plan on arriving place Wednesdays beginearly to get a spot.

• Thursday, June 14 at 4 ning June 27 and runs for Art with Mrs. Mills Satur- seven weeks from 6-7 p.m. p.m. “A Wrinkle in Time.” day, June 16 • Friday, June 22 at 4 at Glotzbach Field.

• Preschool art for ages 3 p.m. “Sherlock Gnomes.”

The focus of the camp first grade at 9:15 a.m.

Story time with the Girl will be passing/catching, • School age art for grades stick handling, defense, Scouts on Tuesday, June 2 - 4 at 10:15 a.m.

5 and Wednesday, June 6 at dodging, shooting, speed • Cool age art for grades 5 6:30 p.m. and agility. Online regisand up at 11:30 a.m.

Children ages 0-6 are tration is available at reginvited to join a local volister.communitypass.net/ unteer Girl Scout troop for North Arlington nutley or applications may stories and crafts. be picked up and submitted to the Parks and RecHealth screenings June 8 Theater Circus McGurkus Saturreation Department at 44 The North Arlington day, June 9 at 1 p.m.

Park Ave. Health Department offers Children of all ages will For more information, a variety of screenings help us create a circus in the on Monday, June 8, at the call 973-284-4966 between outdoor garden space at the Senior Center, 10 Beaver the hours of 8:30 a.m. and Main Library. Be a clown, 4:30 p.m.

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Kearny man charged with impersonating cop: Belleville PD A 51-year-old Kearny man has been arrested by Belleville police and charged with impersonating a police officer, the Belleville PD reports.

Police on patrol on Washington Avenue at around 10 p.m., May 23, say they observed a white Kia traveling at a high rate of speed, passing them with red and blue lights activated. Officers say they followed the

vehicle, which went through two red traffic signals and then pulled to side of the road and turned off all lights on the vehicle.

An MV stop was conducted and the driver, police say, was wearing a shirt with “sheriff” across chest and sleeves and flashed a badge to the officers stating he was a sheriff’s officer. The officers say they observed the badge which was not official.

Police say they asked the driver for his identification, but he didn’t have any on him. A further investigation revealed he was, indeed, not a sheriff’s officer.

The suspect, Eric Perez, was taken into custody at the scene. In addition to the impersonation charge, he was also issued five motorvehicle summonses, before being released on his own recognizance.

The Belleville PD also released the following incidents: Motorcycle theft A Joralemon Street resident reported the theft of his 2009 Honda CRB motorcycle on May 20 at around 10 p.m. The victim told police he parked the bike on his driveway on May 19 and that upon returning to the driveway the following day, it was gone.

Burglary on Mill Street A Mill Street resident told police she left her house at around 7:30 a.m., May 23, and that upon returning home at 2:45 p.m., she discovered pry marks on her door and the following items missing: a PlayStation 3, around 15 video games, clothing and a set of hair clippers, with a total value of $800.

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Comedian Artie Lange avoids prison with plea

Comedian and former Howard Stern Show cast member Artie Lange, 50, of Hoboken was sentenced last week to probation by Judge Nancy Sivilli, of the Superior Court, after pleading guilty to possession of heroin.

In December 2017, Lange pled guilty to possession of 81 decks of heroin. The plea agreement called for a probationary term and was also to

include drug treatment.

Essex County Assistant Prosecutor Tony Gutierrez, who is handling the case, urged the judge to force Lange into a residential treatment program, noting that during the plea, Lange indicated he was going to residential treatment in Georgia — but never did.

“This defendant is his own worst enemy. He is not

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doing the right thing to help himself,” Gutierrez said. “He needs court-mandated drug treatment for 18 months to two years — not outpatient treatment.’’ Gutierrez says he fears Lange would end up violating probation — or even dead — if he is not court-ordered into a residential treatment program.

Sivilli placed him on probation for four years,

but against the wishes of the prosecutor, she ordered him, instead, into outpatient drug treatment, mandatory drug screening, imposed fines and required him to perform 50 hours of community service.

If he fails to live up to the terms of the probation, he could be thrown behind bars for five years, the ECPO said.

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Bloomfield: Connor Heaney

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Lyndhurst: Tyler Hansen (Villanova University) and Zachary Moeller (King’s College). Moeller graduated Magna Cum Laude, received the Scholar-Athlete Award and won the Silver Medal in Latin. Hansen graduated Cum Laude and won the ScholarAthlete Award.

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Nutley: Marco Califano (Loyola University Maryland), Marc Cozzarelli (St. Joseph’s University), Dante Dias (Lehigh University), John Halligan (Colgate University), Dennis Kirby Jr. (Rochester Institute of Technology) and Brian Savage (Tufts University). Savage graduated Magna Cum Laude, won the ScholarAthlete Award and received the Jesuit Schools Network Award, given to the senior who most fully exhibits the characteristics of Jesuit education — a man who is intelligent, open to growth, religious, loving and committed to justice. Dias, Halligan and Kirby graduated Cum Laude and won the Scholar Athlete Award. Cozzarelli graduated Cum Laude.

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Local athletes honored for their sportsmanship

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NA’s Hutchinson, Lyndhurst’s Radigan named ADs of the Year

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Nutley’s Anderson earns Division III All-America softball at Rowan Carly Anderson was participating in the NCAA Division III Softball World Series with her Rowan University teammates in Oklahoma City, attending a banquet for all of the players from the eight teams in the tourney.

“The announcer at the banquet was saying all the players who were named All-American and my name wasn’t called,” Anderson said. “I thought, ‘Oh, well, I guess I didn’t make it.’”

It had to have been hard for Anderson to be overlooked as an All-American, considering she had just completed one of the best seasons in the history of the New Jersey Athletic Conference, considered by most to be the most competitive league in all of NCAA Division III sports.

Anderson, the Nutley High School graduate and the recipient of the 2014-2015 Observer Female Athlete of the Year, simply batted an astounding .490 for the Profs, with an

amazing 75 hits, including 19 doubles, five home runs and 49 RBI. She was named the NJAC Player of the Year on a team that went 39-13-1 this season.

If that’s not an AllAmerican, then who is?

Anderson was certain that she should have been selected.

“Maybe he just missed my name,” Anderson thought of the announcer at the banquet.

So Anderson enjoyed herself at the dinner and watched other players get recognized while she just sat there.

About an hour or so after the banquet was concluded, Anderson was approached by someone congratulating her on truly earning NCAA Division III All-America honors.

“I didn’t find out until an hour or so after the banquet,” Anderson said.

“It was already up on our website and I didn’t even know.”

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WEEHAWKEN – Every year, the North Jersey Interscholastic Conference holds a very unique luncheon honoring the student/athletes who best personified sportsmanship in their respective sports.

They didn’t have to be the ones who hit the ball furthest or scored the most points or ran the fastest times.

In fact, the award has nothing to do with their athletic prowess. These student/athletes were being honored for one thing -- just being themselves.

Kaitlyn Stajek is a senior at North Arlington High School who was one of the best female soccer players in northern New Jersey.

The diminutive Stajek, headed to Kean to major in education in the fall, was a key contributor to the Lady Vikings’ success on the pitch the last four seasons.

Last week, at the Chart House Restaurant, Stajek received the honor from the NJIC for her sportsmanship.

“It feels like a big accomplishment for me,” Stajek said. “I didn’t even know I was being considered for it. I guess I’m shocked I got it. It’s a good thing to be recognized and I feel proud to represent North Arlington. I didn’t believe I was getting it. I’m glad someone was watching me.”

Ryan McDermott played football and basketball at North Arlington. He’s the male

Photo by Jim Hague From left, Kaitlyn Stajek, athletic director Dave Hutchinson and Ryan McDermott represented North Arlington High School at the annual North Jersey Interscholastic Conference Sportsmanship Banquet last week at the Chart House in Weehawken.

recipient of the NJIC Sportsmanship award.

“I was pretty excited when I learned I was getting it,” McDermott said. “It’s a good thing to represent North Arlington one last time.”

McDermott will enter the work force in the fall.

Jordan DeAbreu, a member of the Lyndhurst High School football and track and field teams, was the male recipient from his school.

“It feels good that people see me for more than being an athlete,” said DeAbreu, who will attend Stockton College and major in business in the fall. “It proves that there are always people watching you.

I got the award for just being me and that’s important. It’s perhaps better than any other award I could have received.”

DeAbreu had no idea that

there was such a luncheon.

“I just walked into Mr. (Jeff) Radigan’s (the school’s athletic director) office and he told me,” DeAbreu said. “I thought it was really cool and I was glad to receive the award. It’s a good way for me to go out of Lyndhurst High School.

Getting recognized like this is really nice.”

Grace Cappiello, who played soccer and basketball at Lyndhurst, is the school’s female recipient.

“I’m glad I got recognized,” said Cappiello, who is headed to Pace University in New York City to major in business management. “It’s good that my hard work didn’t go unnoticed. I heard of the award, but I didn’t think much of it. I didn’t think I had a chance, but

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nicest things our league does,” Hutchinson said. “Sportsmanship is so important. It’s a wonContinued from Page 13 derful event and I always look forward to coming to this event it’s really nice to receive it. I every year. Both of our kids wasn’t the one scoring all the are really nice kids. Kaitlyn is goals, but it’s good that somea really good kid and a leader. one else could get some sort She competed fair. Ryan used of credit, just for being nice to athletics to help him become a other people, like my teambetter person.” mates and opponents.”

Photos by Jim Hague Hutchinson was honored Madison Lucas was the From left, Jordan DeAbreu, athletic director Jeff Radigan and Grace Cappiello were the award winners during what was a tough year female recipient from Harrison from Lyndhurst High School at the NJIC Sportsmanship Banquet. RIGHT: From left, Madison Lucas for North Arlington athletics, High School, where she played and Dustin Huseinovic represented Harrison High School. including a winless football basketball and softball. season, a boys’ basketball “It was really important to son Lucas said. “But Dad is just an athlete and that I’m a ship and how important it is to season that saw the Vikings me, because I like being true very supportive of everything nice person.” everyone. It’s what we’re trydrop their first 18 games and to myself,” said Lucas, the I do.”

Huseinovic is headed to Pace ing to teach our kids to be good a softball season that never daughter of former Harrison Dustin Huseinovic is a University, the Pleasantville, sports, win or lose. If they do materialized. great and New York Jets quar- football and baseball standout N.Y. campus, to play football in that, then at the end of the day, “It was a tough year, but the terback Ray Lucas, currently at Harrison, one of the best the fall. they’re better student/athletes kids continued to work hard,” a television and radio analyst. two-sport athletes the school The NJIC also honors some all around.”

Hutchinson said. “They did “It’s great to bring something has ever produced. athletic directors for their conRadigan said that he was what their coaches wanted like this home to Harrison. It’s “For me, it’s always imtributions over the year. floored receiving the honor. them to do. The results might important and it’s something portant to be myself,” said This year, the NJIC Liberty “I was honored,” Radigan not have been where we to be very proud of.”

Huseinovic, who was greeted Division Athletic Director of said. “There are a lot of great wanted them to be, but it was a Lucas is headed to LIM Colwith praise by some opposthe Year was the aforemenathletic directors in this good year. It’s easy to win, but lege in New York in the fall to ing coaches in attendance. “It tioned Radigan of Lyndhurst. league. To receive AD of the it’s very hard to lose. I saw a lot learn more about the fashion proves that my parents did a “The NJIC does a great job Year is a great honor. Eveof kids and our coaches fight business and merchandising. good job of raising me to do the of promoting the student/ ryone in the conference does through the adversity.

“I feel like there’s always right thing, either on the field athletes,” Radigan said. “All a great job promoting the Added Hutchinson, “I was that outside pressure being or off. It’s an important honor the executives in the league student/athletes. It’s a thankexcited and happy to receive Ray Lucas’ daughter,” Madifor me. It shows that I’m not take a long look at sportsmanless job. The phone never stops this award. My colleagues ringing. But it’s nice to be thought that much of me to recognized.” honor me. They know how The NJIC Meadowlands tough of a job it can be.”

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until she got hurt. She depended on the music was going great guns that was playing that and then she got hurt. day. We did a lot with Continued from Page 13 She was hampered by (the soundtrack) High it a lot, but once she School Musical and The junior shortstop had understood that the did other throwback truly reached the pinnacle of physical therapy could stuff.” her career, earning All-Amerput her in a better posiAnderson admitted ica honors. tion, she was all for it.” that she’s not an All“I could definitely not ask Incredibly, Anderson American dancer. for a better season,” Andersuffered another in“I am absolutely son said. “We had a great jury during the course not a good dancer,” team and we should be proud of the 2018 season. She Anderson laughed. “I of where we went, going to suffered a concussion Photo courtesy of Rowan University sports information do have rhythm, but the World Series. I couldn’t when she was tagged Nutley native Carly Anderson, a former Observer I am a much better ask for more.”

Female Athlete of the Year, batted .490 this in the head during a shortstop.”

It comes a year after Anseason for Rowan University with five homers play. The concussion “We like to keep derson’s softball career was and 49 RBI, earning New Jersey Athletic Confer- things light,” Wilson forced Anderson to in jeopardy. She struggled miss six crucial NJAC ence Player of the Year and NCAA Division III said. “Part of it is through a herniated disc All-America honors. Inset: Nutley native Carly contests. dancing. Some other injury and actually played Anderson was selected as an NCAA Division III “But the coaches opponents don’t unthrough the pain, but then All-America player this season. all thought so much derstand, but it’s part had to do something to alleviof her that they voted of who we are. We to where we needed to be.” ate the situation. her Player of the Year in the don’t do infield warm-ups. We Anderson was pleased that “I went to a lot of physical conference,” Wilson said. dance.” she was able to recover well therapy,” Anderson said. “I “That’s how dominant she Anderson is back in Nutley from her past injuries. went regularly to a chiropracwas. She clearly was the best for her summer vacation.

“There were really no mator. I just had to get my body player in our league.” jor problems,” Anderson said. She’s playing for her travel stronger. I also did a lot of And obviously, Anderson “I was able to play my best. It team, called The Heist, with running to get my muscles was one of the best players in was a big improvement over several of her teammates into shape.” the entire country. from Rowan. She is majoring last year.”

Rowan head softball coach “My goal wasn’t to be an in education with the hope of There was another aspect Kim Wilson was impressed All-American,” Anderson becoming a teacher and perto the Profs that opened eyes with the dedication Anderson said. “I wasn’t looking to be around the country. The team haps a coach in the future. showed to recover from the the NJAC Player of the Year.

“I’m just going to try to liked to have fun, in particucrippling injury.

I just wanted to be healthy enjoy my summer,” Anderlar, they liked to dance be“I knew if she was healthy, and able to play the way I son said. “I’m not going to do fore, during and after games. sherwjbh418101cmmc could be a dominant leapfrog ad 10x6.5know KearnyObsvr m1.qxp Page 1 I could.

I just4/26/18 had to1:14 PM “We would dance a lot before anything too complex.” force,” Wilson said. “She had stay focused and get my team games,” Anderson said. “It all But she will return to a great freshman year with us

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Rowan for her senior year as an All-American.

“It definitely boosts my confidence,” Anderson said about her All-America status.

“It makes me want to push harder to be better. We only lose one senior, so most of our starters come back. We have a good amount of recruits coming in and I think they’ll fit in well.”

As long as they can dance.

“We just try to stay within each other,” Anderson said.

“My teammates definitely supported me through my recovery. The team as a unit stayed together and worked together. I’m very happy with the season.”

So is Wilson.

“I’m proud of Carly and proud of the team,” Wilson said. “Carly put in the time to get better. She’s a hard worker and that’s the key to her success. She definitely had some challenges, but she put the time in and this is her reward. I’m pretty ecstatic that she was named AllAmerica. Carly works so hard at the game. She works on all the little things you need.”

She just might need a little help in the dancing department moving forward with the Profs.

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Continuing a tradition of delivering health care excellence, Clara Maass Medical Center earned an A grade for patient safety and quality from The Leapfrog Group for Spring 2018.

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Nutley’s Quinn wins state sectional title; first Maroon Raider boy since Klatsky in 2004

By Jim Hague ogsmar@aol.com The 3,200-meter run at the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 1, Group III championships was down to the final few strides at River Dell High School, when Nutley High School senior Jimmy Quinn took a look around him and saw absolutely no one.

A highly competitive event like a state sectional championship and Quinn had all the daylight any runner could want.

“I was very surprised,” Quinn said. “I didn’t think this was possible.”

Quinn crossed the finish line in first place with a time of 9:49.81, a full four seconds faster than his closest competitor Bobby Oehrlein of Indian Hills.

Quinn was convinced that someone was on his tail for

Photos by Jim Hague

LEFT: Nutley senior Jimmy Quinn crosses the finish line in the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 1, Group III championships a good four seconds ahead of everyone else, becoming the first Maroon Raider boy runner to capture a state sectional title in 14 years. RIGHT: Nutley senior Jimmy Quinn, headed to the University of Richmond next year.

the entire race.

“I thought I heard someone’s spikes clicking the whole time,” Quinn said.

“When I hit the finish line

and looked back, I didn’t expect to see that.”

When Quinn crossed the finish line, it meant that Nutley once again had a

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state sectional champion in boys’ track and field. Quinn became the first Maroon Raider runner to win the state sectional since Jeff Klatsky won both the 800 and 1,600-meter runs at the North Section 1, Group III

meet in 2004.

Klatsky would eventually go on to run at Boston College and had a fine career there.

For becoming the first Nutley runner to capture state sectional gold in 14 years, Quinn has been selected as The Observer Athlete of the Week for the past week.

Quinn becomes the final Observer Athlete of the Week for the 2017-2018 campaign. The Observer Male and Female Athletes of the Year will be awarded in the coming weeks.

Incredibly, Quinn was able to secure the gold medal in scorching conditions in Oradell on May 26. When Quinn took to the track for his race, the temperature was a sizzling 94 degrees.

Needless to say, the conditions were not conducive to good times at River Dell.

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said. “I was able to put water on my face as I ran, so that helped me.”

It also helped to have a cousin alongside. Ellie McCreesh, a fellow senior at Nutley, is suffering through some leg injuries that have sidelined her from running this season. But McCreesh was lending a helping hand to her cousin during the race. McCreesh is headed off to the College of New Jersey in the fall.

“She kept handing me water when I was running,” Quinn said. “She was a huge help. I didn’t expect to go faster than 9:50 in the race.

I was able to keep an honest pace and kept going.”

It was Quinn’s best performance at a state sectional championship. Quinn placed sixth in the 3,200 as a sophomore and fourth last year, so he definitely saved his best for last.

Quinn said that he was feeling the fatigue of running the 1,600-meter run in the heat on Friday. Quinn was second in that race in 4:29.17.

“I was beat up from running the mile (the 1,600),” Quinn said. “After I ran the race, I went right home and into the tub. I soaked myself when I got home.”

Still, Quinn has a state sectional gold medal and a silver in the 1,600. Not a bad weekend at all.

“I thought that I could finish in the top three at best,” Quinn said. “I had a good pace and I took advantage of it. It’s pretty awesome when I think about it. To even be

mentioned with Jeff Klatsky, well, I must be doing something right.”

It’s remarkable considering that Quinn, who is headed to the University of Richmond to compete in track and field in the fall, was seriously injured during the cross country season.

Quinn developed a strain in his tibialis anterior muscle, a very rare condition where the tibia in the lower leg, which controls the dorsiflexing and inverting the foot, is compromised. It forces people to stop doing the normal daily routine like simple walking. However, it is especially dangerous when the injured man/ woman is an athlete.

“For six weeks, I did nothing,” Quinn said. “I came back for one indoor meet. It was a very hard meet for me.

I was definitely planning to come back, but there was no guarantee that I could.”

Quinn had to wait the six weeks, then had another MRI to see if the damage was permanent.

“If everything came back positive, then I had to stop altogether,” Quinn said.

Lucky for him, the test proved no permanent damage and Quinn was able to return to the track.

“Thank God, nothing came up,” Quinn said. “There was a chance that I was not going to run.”

Quinn worked hard to get back into running condition.

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“I feel great,” Quinn said.

“I felt ready to go. It was a slow process coming back. I had to be patient.”

Quinn’s season came to an end last Saturday, when he finished 10th at the overall Group III championships at Central Regional High School in Berkeley Township in southern New Jersey. Although the place was not what Quinn hoped for, the time was good, crossing the finish line in 9:36.92.

Quinn’s personal best in the race was 9:31, but again, the conditions last Saturday were not good for a long distance runner.

“At this point in the season, it’s all about times anyway,” Quinn said.

Quinn still feels fortunate

to have won a state sectional gold.

“I swear, I thought someone was right there with me,” Quinn said. “I thought someone was coming for the last 200 meters. I thought someone was going to start charging, so I had to pick it up a little.”

And when he finally crossed the line and looked back?

“It wasn’t too hard,” Quinn said. “I’m glad I was wrong.”

Quinn leaves a legacy for other Maroon Raider distance runners to follow.

For example, young teammates Sean Bernardo and Brian McCormack are left to pick up the slack in Quinn’s absence. Bernardo was 20th at the state sectional and McCormack 37th.

The Maroon Raider 4x800meter relay team was third at the state sectional. Eli Acosta was solid in three events, finishing fourth in the long jump, seventh in the triple jump and ninth in the javelin.

Anthony Gola was solid in the sprints, finishing sixth in the 100-meter dash and 11th in the 200-meter dash.

John McAloon was eighth in the javelin and Dom Raffelli was 10th in the pole vault.

Considering where Quinn was five months ago, becoming a state sectional champ is nothing short of remarkable. And to achieve the gold medal in such dominating fashion is a memory that Quinn will take with him for the rest of his life.

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According to the allegations contained in the complaint, the indictment and statements made in court and publicly available documents, the U.S. Attorney’s Office says: • Abdel-Sayed is a tenured lecturer in the Biology Department at Medgar Evers College. From at least 2013 through 2017, without authorization from the college, Abdel-Sayed purported to “teach health care courses” at the college on topics such as electrocardiograms, phlebotomy and sonography, and provided students with sham certificates of completion for the courses, in exchange for up to $1,000 per certificate, all of which he kept for himself.

Abdel-Sayed attempted to avoid scrutiny from the college’s security guards in conducting the unauthorized courses.

• In addition to charging fees for the unauthorized courses and sham certificates, Abdel-Sayed encouraged students to use the certificates to gain employment in the health care field, including at New York City-area hospitals.

When asked by employment agencies to verify the authenticity of the certificates, AbdelSayed falsely informed agencies the certificates were issued by Medgar Evers College.

In reality, AbdelSayed created the sham certificates himself, and provided them to students even if they didn’t attend his unauthorized courses, so long as the students paid him.

In addition, AbdelSayed distributed copies of purported national certification examinations — which he informed students on a recorded conversation it was “illegal”

TOP: A look at one of the fake certificates Sayed was alleged to have issued. RIGHT: Mamdouh Abdel-Sayed.

for them to possess — in order to assist the students in passing licensing examinations supposedly administered by the State of New York for certain medical techniques.

• After Abdel-Sayed became aware of the investigation, he instructed an undercover law-enforcement investigator, who had posed as a student and purchased several unauthorized certificates from him, to provide false information to federal law-enforcement agents and to conceal those certificates from the agents.

Abdel-Sayed, 68, pled guilty to one count of wire fraud, which carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison. The maximum potential sentence in this case is prescribed

by Congress and is provided here for informational purposes only, as any sentencing of the defendant will be determined by a judge.

Abdel-Sayed is scheduled to be sentenced by Judge Broderick later this year, on Sept. 7.

Berman praised the investigative work of the New York State Inspector General’s Office and ED-OIG. The case is being prosecuted by the Office’s Public Corruption Unit. Assistant U.S. Attorney Eli J. Mark is in charge of the prosecution.

What we reported last year On the website www. ratemyprofessors.com,

where students are able to anonymously post comments and rate a professor’s teaching abilities, Abdel-Sayed’s marks were almost all positive in nature, with 75% of respondents reporting they’d take his courses again.

“Dr. Sayed was a great professor,” one ratings read. “His lectures were engaging and his teaching style is much more advanced and informative than the other professors that teach this course. He also really cares about his students! He wants everyone to do well and he provides you with the material and content to do so. If you put in enough effort, you will do well!”

One of the more recent ratings, however, from August, wasn’t so complimentary.

“Three words. Don’t do it,” it said.

Attempts to contact Abdel-Sayed were unsuccessful. Public records indicate the professor owns a home on Bayard Avenue in Kearny and may also own homes in Seaside Heights and Deerfield Beach, Fla. Abdel-Sayed remains free on $100,000 bond, according to reports, until he is sentenced in three months.

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Bergen prosecutor launches Cold Case Unit Acting Bergen County Prosecutor Dennis Calo and N.J. Attorney General (and former Bergen Prosecutor) Gurbir S. Grewal last week announced the creation of a Cold Case Homicide Unit within the BCPO. Authorities said the squad is already reviewing more than 90 Bergen County cases dating back to the 1950s. The Unit, a joint effort between the BCPO and the New Jersey State Police, is dedicated exclusively to the review of cold-case murders in the county.

Currently, it consists of one prosecutor’s office detective sergeant, an on-loan detective from the NJSP Major Crimes Unit and a senior assistant prosecutor.

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This March, members of the unit resubmitted evidence to the state police, who, as the result of advancements in forensic technology, were able to create a DNA profile of the

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Belleville coach nabbed on sex-assault charges A Belleville girls’ basketball coach with former ties to a local parochial school has been arrested on sexual assault charges after he allegedly had contact with a 12-year-old girl, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Robert D. Laurino said last week.

Kevin Jimenez, 29, of Belleville, has been charged with three counts of aggravated sexual assault, three counts of aggravated criminal-sexual contact and three counts of endangering the welfare of a child, the prosecutor said.

It is alleged that Jimenez, a girls’ basketball coach affiliated with The Wolves, an Amateur

Kevin Jimenez

Athletics Union (AAU) team, sexually assaulted a 12-year-old girl in earlier this year.

The sexual assault reportedly occurred in Nutley, the prosecutor said.

Jimenez previously coached at the Good Shepherd Academy, a Catholic School, in Nutley, the prosecutor said.

It is not immediately known whether the victim is connected to any of the aforementioned schools or programs.

The Wolves, a team that includes girls from throughout the region, also reportedly practiced at the Abundant Life Academy in Nutley and Our Lady of Sorrows in South Orange, the prosecutor said.

Jimenez’ next court appearance is June 15, according to the ECPO. The investigation is active and ongoing.

Anyone with information on this case should contact Capt. Janine Straccamore in the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit at 973-7531131.

Simulated drunken-driving crash scheduled for June 5 761 Ridge Rd. Lyndhurst, NJ 201-460-8000

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A drunken-driving crash simulation, “Crash Course in Reality” takes place Tuesday, June 5, in front of the Park Oval on Franklin Avenue.

As a result, Franklin Avenue will be closed between Church and Chestnut streets from approximately 7 a.m. to noon.

The program, organized by Nutley High School Student Assistance Coordinator Lisa Cassilli, is intended to provide valuable insight into the results of drunken driving.

The simulated crash will allow high school juniors and seniors to witness, firsthand, the extrication of a victim, including a fatality, from a crashed vehicle.

All participants of the program will be NHS students who will appear bandaged, injured and prepped prior to the accident.

It is the hope that once students view the accident with their friends involved, they will reconsider adverse behavior while driving, particularly at this

time of year with many teen-related events occurring including prom, graduation and other celebrations.

This program would not be possible with the expertise and support of the Nutley Fire Department, Police Department, Public Works Department, Emergency Rescue Squad, NHS CORE Ambassadors, the Nutley Board of Education and the Municipal Alliance Committee.

For more information, call Lisa Cassilli at 973-661-8997.

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obituaries@theobserver.com Joan Ellen Gassert Joan Ellen Gassert, 63, of Toms River, died May 22, 2018, at Community Medical Center, Toms River.

Joan was born in Newark.

She worked as a medical transcriptionist for Orange Memorial Hospital in Orange.

Surviving is her Husband Robert J. Gassert and her Brother Robert G. Stemplinger.

Visiting was at Silverton Memorial Funeral Home, Toms River. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at Justin’s RC Church. Entombment was in St. Anne’s Cemetery, Wall.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Francis Bread Line, New York, N.Y. Valentim M. Frade Valentim M. Frade, of Kearny, died May 29, 2018.

He was 61.

Visiting was at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. Mass was celebrated at St. Cecilia Church, Kearny. Burial was in Arlington Cemetery, Kearny.

Valentim was the husband of Maria (Fernandes) and father of Telma Carinhas and Miguel Frade. Also surviving are his grandchildren Lucas, Andre, Emma, Duke and Sofia, along with many other relatives here and in Portugal.

John Avery Wilder John Avery Wilder, of Washington Township, died peacefully on May 18, 2018, at Hackettstown Medical Center.

He was 63.

Wilder was born Aug. 22, 1954, in Winston-Salem, N.C., to the late George and Cora (Knight) Wilder. John studied mathematics at North Carolina State University and later built a career in construction for over 30 years, in which he polished many skills ranging from the operation of heavy machinery to carpentry.

He was a man who truly enjoyed working with his hands — his many hobbies included gardening, woodworking and building and flying model airplanes. John had an adventurous spirit, which took him skydiving, hang gliding and riding motorcycles.

He was kind and compassionate, which was shown through his love of all animals, never turning away even the most peculiar of pets that were brought home.

He is survived by his loving

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wife of 30 years, Jeanne; his son, Michael; his daughter, Joan; and his sister Joan Hunt.

A memorial service to celebrate John’s life will take place June 16, 2018, at 2 p.m., at the Scala Memorial Home, 124 High St., Hackettstown.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John’s name to the ASPCA, P.O. Box 96929, Washington, D.C. 20090-6929 or to an animal rescue of your choice.

Scala Memorial Home, Hackettstown, was in charge.

Manuel V. Maciel

He is survived by his beloved wife of 23 years, Nora (nee Maguire) Maciel; his devoted children Samuel and Ella; his devoted mother Julia (nee Vale) Maciel; his loving brother Jose Maciel and his wife Rosa; his loving sister-in-law Erin Matrona and her husband John; his loving brothers-inlaw Gavin Maguire and his wife Amy and Ryan Maguire; his loving nieces and nephews, Kelly Maciel, Dennis Maguire, Johnny and Frankie Matrona and Shaw and Finley Maguire.

He is also survived by his loving dogs Ricky and Harvey and his loving cat Squirt.

Mr. Maciel was predeceased by his father Manuel Maciel, his mother-in-law Helen Maguire and his father-in-law Rod Maguire.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Manny’s honor for Samuel and Ella’s college fund would be kindly accepted in care of Nora Maciel, 44 Plymouth Road, Nutley, N.J. 07110.

Mr. Manuel V. Maciel, 50, of Nutley, died Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at his home surKathryn Budinich rounded by his loving family. A funeral service took place at St. Paul’s Congregational Church, Nutley, on Monday, June 4 Cremation was private. Visitation was at the Biondi Funeral Home of Nutley To send online condolences, visit www.biondifuneralhome. com.

Mr. Maciel was born in Portugal and resided in Nutley for Kathryn Budinich, (nee many years. He was a manager LaPrete), 71, of Jersey City and at Economy Supply Co., HarNutley, died Tuesday, May 29, rison.

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Born in Jersey City, Kathryn was a true daughter of the city’s Marion Section. With Richard, her loving husband of 49 years, Kathryn gave years of service to the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and Marion communities, honing her gifts as an event and party planner and a chef.

Inspired by their experiences, she and Richie founded Word of Mouth Caterers in 1986 and later the nationally renowned 15 Fox Place in 1999, and together with their beloved son Marc, they have since shared the abundant joy of the Italian family table with hundreds of thousands.

Her friends and loved ones extend far and wide, all having been swept up into the greater “family” that Kathryn nurtured, cherished and fiercely protected.

Kathryn is survived by Richie her husband; Marc her son; her granddaughter Sophia; her daughter-in-law Cindy; her sister and best friend Angela;

brother-in-law James Murphy; brothers- and sisters-in-law Martin and Joann Budinich, John and Diane Budinich, Geraldine and Richard Heuston and Dennis and Charlene Budinich; and many nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Jersey City. Entombment was in Holly Cross Chapel Mausoleum, North Arlington.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to CureAHC (Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood), 8480 Honeycutt Road, Suite 200, Raleigh, N.C. 27615.

Riotto Funeral Home, Jersey City, was in charge.

Elaine Todd Elaine Todd, of Holmdel, formerly of Kearny, died May 14, 2018, surrounded by her devoted family at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank.

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You will feel as if friends of family have taken over when you entrust funeral arrangements to the Wilfred Armitage Funeral Home. The family-owned firm has been in business for 100 years, serving generations in West Hudson and South Bergen. Its beautiful facilities, in a setting reminiscent of a colonial mansion, reflect the graciousness and tact of its understanding personnel.

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HARRISON 3 BR APT, New bathroom, Central AC/ Heat, No pets , No smoking, Utilities separate, $ 1,800 plus 1 1/2 month security . AVL Now 201-283-2063. 02W3.

KEARNY 2nd floor, 3 BR’S , LR , EIK, DR, Central AC, Hardwood floors , Laundry in the basement , No smoking , No pets $ 1,800 plus 1 1/2 month security , AVL July 201-5433146. 02W3

KEARNY 2nd FL 1 BR apt, Large LR, Big EIK, Harwood/fl, W/D hook up, Near public transp. and high school, No pets, Available July 1st $ 1,050/ month plus 1 month security, Separate utilities Call 201-600-2837. 04W3

N. ARLINGTON Studio apt with separate kitchen in Garden apartment complex. 1st Fl. $975/ month , H/HW included 1 month security. No pets. Parking space Avail.

Laundry Facility. Credit check, Single or Couple preferred, AVAL. July 1st. call btw. 10am-7pm only 201-997-2341. 04W1

HARRISON New 2 BR, 1 Bath, EIK, LR, Stainless steel appliance, Central HT/AC. No pets. No smoking. Utilities separate. $1,550/month plus 1 1/2 months security. AVL Now 973-985-0764. 02W3

KEARNY 3 Large, 1 BR, LR , Kitchen, One parking space, Close to Transportation and schools. $1,150/ month, Supply your own utilities. No pets.

1 month security. 201HARRISON 2nd floor, 991-3145. 04W3 3/4 BR’s, LR, DR, EIK, Close to TRANS & PATH, KEARNY 2 bedrooms apt, $1,700 + 1 1/2 month LR, Bathroom, EIK, Censecurity. No Pets, AVL tral AC/HT, Pets allowed Now 973-517-6544 or $1450/month . Avl July 973-207-7796 04W3 1st 201-772-9456. 02W3 HARRISON 2nd floor, 3 BR, LR, EIK, Laundry, Close to TRANS. $1700 + 1 month security. No Pets/Smoking (973)5301162 04W1

HARRISON 2 rooms studio apt, H/HT included, No pets, No smoking $ 950 plus 1 month security, AVL July 1st 973-4853154 04W3

KEARNY Newly renovated, Hardwood floors. Laundry onsite. HT/HW included.

2 BR’s start at $1,300; 1 BR start at $1,100 Jr. 1 BR start at $995 201-289-7096 04W13 KEARNY 1 BR, LR, EIK, Close to TRANS, H/HW Included $1,000/month plus 1 month security AVAL Now 201-779-3317 04W3

KEARNY KEARNY 1BR apartment $800 month plus 1 month security. All utilities included. Quiet Neighborhood. Close to transportation. No Pets, Available Now 973-6985152/ 201-230-9134

KEARNY Arlington section 2 BR’s apt, LR , DR and EIK , Deck / backyard , Private basement area , W/D hook-up $ 1,850/ month + 1 1/2 months security required, AVAL. August 1st 201-736-1223 04W3

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KEARNY Recently renovated 3 BR apt , 1 Bath, EIK /dishwasher, Laundry hook/up , also St. parking, No pets, No smoking $ 1,700 plus 1 1/2 month security. AVL. July 1st 201-772-8637. 04W1

KEARNY Newly Renovated 2nd Floor: 4 BR’s and 2 Bathroom. 3rd floor: 3 BR’S and 1 Bathroom , Utilities not included. 1 1/2 months security. On Main St. Near transportation & Schools. Avl. July 1st. 201-991-3366 / 201955-2662. 04w3 KEARNY 2nd Floor 1 BR, K, DR, LR. H/ HW supplied. $1300 / Month + 1 ½ months security. AVL Now. (201) - 998-4508 04W03

KEARNY 2nd Floor 1BR, EIK, LR. H/HW supplied. $900 / Month + 1 KEARNY ½ months security. AVL Now. (201) -998-4508 Newly Renovated 1 BR 04W3 Apt, 1 St Floor, HT/HW included. HW floors, RefrigKEARNY great area, 2nd erator, 1 month security.

FL, 3 BR’S apt, Close to No Pets. Nice Neighbortransp, No smoking , No pets $ 1,350/month + hood. Call Carol 973-2161 1/2 month security, 9470 or Edwin Super AVAIL July 1st 201-933- 973-517-0526. 04w3 2368 04W3

KEARNY Spacious, 5 room apartment. 2nd flr.

Hardwood Floors. Close to Trans. Seperate Utilities.

No Pets. $1,375/mth.

(201)998-0147 04W03

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LYNDHURST 1 BR N. ARLINGTON, 3 Rooms $1,295/month HT/HW inapt. 1 BR in Garden apartcluded. No pets, no smokment complex 2nd floor ing 973- 760-4877 02w3 $1,200/month plus 1 month security. No pets.

1 Parking space. H/HW BELLEVILLE included Credit check.

Laundry Facility. Avl. July 1st, single or Couple preBELLEVILLE Great ferred, Call btw. 10amlocation ,2 BR apt. 1st 7pm only 201-997-2341.

FL.$1,150/month + 1 04W1 1/2 months security.

No pets. No Smoking.

Close to Everything. Avl. N. ARLINGTON 3 Modern June 1 (973)494-2127 or Room Apt 1 Br, Hardwood floors, Tiled Kitchen, H/ (973)900-0616 03W3 HW Supplied, About 800 sq. ft. Close to NY transportation $1,250/month, BELLEVILLE 6 large Laundry Facilities, AVL rooms, 3 bedrooms, DR, July 1 st . Call 908-240large EIK & LR. All remod- 9302 04W3

BELLEVILLE 3 BR’S, 2 full bathrooms, Large LR , Kitchen, Private entrance , small balcony , W/Dryer hook up , No pets, No smoking $ 2,000 + 1 1/2 month security , AVAL June 1st / 15. 201-9211817 or 201-921-1961.

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BELLEVILLE Rent now a 1 BR, 1 Bath, Garden apt. Call (201)450-1370 $1,100/month. HT/HW included. no pets. 04W1

BLOOMFIELD BLOOMFIELD 2 BR’s apt , LR, Kitchen, $ 1,150 month + 1 1/2 month security. No pets. AVL Now 973-477-4797 02W3

HALL FOR RENT

OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT

2011 White Toyota Sienna

Hall Available Family Affairs Mid week special. Call for info (201) 991-9865 or (203) 864-8243 Max 80 people. 51W9

KEARNY Office space on Kearny Ave. $1500 + 1 1/2 months security. 900 sq.ft.

Proximity to PATH call 201-889-3118

HARRISON XLE AWD Brand New Loaded with all options inc.

2 Family home: wide screen DVD player, 6 disc CD player, all leather New 2 family house still under construction: seats, Navigation, parking sensors, MOON/SUN roof, Open floor plan, power everything. hardwood and ceramic floors, grant countertop, One family owner. 93,000 stainless steel appliances miles $14,500 Info: 2155 Bedrooms, 5 bath- 688-1656 04W3 rooms . Still in time to choose your colors!

For more information Liquor License call 973-462-2796.

For Sale No Agents please

ROOM FOR RENT

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eled. Close to transportation. $1,375/month. Separate utilities. 1-month security. Available 1st.

973-951-6315 04W3

CAR FOR SALE

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N. ARLINGTON 2 FL, Beautiful 3 Br’s apt , LR , Large Kitchen /DR, Central AC, $ 1700 plus 1 month security , No pets , No smoking , AVL Middle June Info : 201-638-3941.

Liquor License for sale. For use in bar or restaurant in Kearny. Please call (201)951-1278

N. ARLINGTON

Office, 2 rooms suite, nice Building with parking $ 725/ month plus utilities, Available now : 201-509-6965 04w3.

Call Mary Ann

PLUMBING & HEATING

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JOSEPH V. FERRIERO Plumbing & Heating Kitchen and bath remodel2ing. Carpentry.

Hot Water Heaters.

Fully Ins. Lic# 165

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STORE FOR RENT

ROOM FOR RENT KEARNY Room for rent with microwave and refridgerator. Single person.

Female preferred. $450/ month. 1 month security.

Avl. Now. (201) 702-3014 (862) 368- 7760 or (201) 772-7928 03W3

GARAGE FOR RENT Garage for rent $195 MONTH 973-760-4877 02W3

Courageous Plumbing HVAC LLC LIC. # 11103 • Plumbing • (town inspections), violations corrected, steam boilers and hot water boilers, oil to gas conversions, Sewer Drain Cleaning, excavations. Visa & MC, Finances up to 24 payments, no interest (201) 206-4845

GREAT LOCATION Busy street, Close to transportation and schools, Aval June 1 st , More info Call Tony

973-223-4929 02W3

GARAGE N.ARLINGTON 1 BR AP $1,200 and 2 BR’s Apt. SALE $1400. HT/HW included.

Parking space. No pets. Saturday June 9th, 58 Rutherford Place, North (201) 342- 2206. 03W3 Arlington 9AM - 3PM Men & Women’s Clothing NEWARK and Housewares, No Early Birds 04W01 NEWARK 1st fl. 2 BR, 117 Riverview Ave. Kitchen, LR & DR. $1,200/ No.Arlington. Saturday, month. HT/HW included. June 9 at 9am- 3pm 1 1/2 month security. Clothes and much more.

Avl. Now. (862) 955-8624. Rain date June 16th. 04w1 04W03

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Kearny 2 Rooms for rent, Private Entrance, Wifi included. Female preferred.

Avl. June 1st. Call or Text N.ARLINGTON 2nd fl. 201-208-1580.

02W3 2 BR, EIK and Bathroom new . H/HW included. 1 1/2 months security. Avl. Kearny furnished Room Now 201-279-9733 04w3 for rent, excellent neighborhood. Close to Transportation, supermar- LYNDHURST Small store or office on busy St. N.ARLINGTON 5 room ket and gym. Female $995/month apt. $1,600/month + util- preferred, No smoking.

973-760-4877 02W3 ities. no pets. Call (201) $125/week. Call 201628-4071. 04W1 820-7909 04W01 N.ARLINGTON Newly Renovated Basement apt. 1 BR’s, LR, EIK, W/D hook-up, $1400 included utilities + 1 month security. AVL Now 732-5014649. 02W3

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Small store for rent on a busy St. in Harrison, excellent for retail / office business $700 /month.

Please call 973-699-7223 04W3

N. ARLINGTON 258 Belleville Tpk, 425 Sq. Feet , Free Standing BLDG, 2 restrooms, 2 parking spaces Avl August 1st 201-674-3995 02W3

HEATING & COOLING RICHARD’S COOLING • Window • Wall • Central A/C 40 years in business

201-998-3913 02W6

Courageous Plumbing HVAC LLC LIC .#11103 • Air Conditioning • Hot Air Furnaces • Central Air, Humidifier, UV Light, Duct Cleaning,Visa & Master Card, Finances offer with up to 24 payments, no interest (201) 206-4845

PAINTING & DECORATING

CLASS ACT PAINTING

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(201)896-0292 Fully Insured.

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KEVIN’S HOME IMPROVEMENTS Professional Painting, sheetrock, plastering, wallpapering, kitchens and bath. Tile work, Very neat and clean. We give affordable prices.

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(201) 565-6393. 03W6 Andreas Painting Professional HousePainter 165. Interior & Exterior Printing - Plastering - Taping Free Estimates (201) 997-0706 Speak slow in answering machine please 02W6

Decks Cleaned and Coated, Cleanouts Houses , attics yard basement and garages WILLIAM J. MCGUIRE CALL 201-955-2520. 01W4.

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CLEANING SERVICES Couple from Poland will clean houses, apartments, offices.

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MOVING & DELIVERY

GUTTERS

JR Trucking Moving and Delivery Service Inc. We can Save Time & Money Commercial & Residential Free Estimate.

Ask for Will (973) 477-1848 03W12

D.FITZGERALD Seamless Gutters Installed LLC Gutters Cleaned • Yankee Gutters Repaired & Relined • Slate Roofs Repaired • Flat Roofs Seale & Coated “Save Plenty – Call Dennie” 1-800-479-3262 02W12

FT POSITION Hiring in Kearny Delivery Helpers F/T Bilingual in Spanish. Start $10.50 Mon thru Friday Apply in person at: 969 Newark Tnpke, Suite D Kearny or fax resume

BRICK PAVER DESIGNS FAMILY OWNED FOR OVER 30 YEARS FULLY INSURED AND LICENSED FREE ESTIMATES 973-589-2712 03W4

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PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CLEANING Quality Dependable, Honest Service. 17 Years experience.

Daily - Weekly - Monthly Rates Available.

FREE ESTIMATE (443)454-9802 04W06

HANDYMAN SERVICES DO IT ALL Interior/Exterior new & repairs. All types of carpentry. Reasonable rates, quality work, reliable, experienced.

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HANDYMAN Do all types of home repair at reasonable cost. Free Estimate AUGIE 201-667-1398. 52W6

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SCREEN REPAIRS

EMPLOYMENT/ HELP WANTED

RUBBISH REMOVAL

MOLLY MAID is looking for House Cleaners Great company! Great work environment!

• No nights, no weekends!

Family friendly hours.

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• Opportunity for bonuses and incentives.

CALL FOR APPOINTMENT 201 -246-1900. 04W3

First Class Movers Inc. Looking for drivers and helpers with moving DANNY THE SCREEN MAN experience.

Replaces wood Fairfield NJ. CROW’S NEST Call 973-255-0621 aluminum windows and CLEANING 03W4 I provide own supplies. doors with new screen.

201-303-3930 or Good Rates and Great HOME 973-743-8574 01W4 References. Call Elsie IMPROVEMENT 973-743-2039 04W6

KEARNY MAID SERVICE Homes & Offices call 973-757-9886

A-1 AFFORDABLE RUBBISH REMOVAL Attics, Basements, Yard Cleaning. We Haul or You Can Rent 10-15 Cubic Yard Containers.

We Accept Visa/MC (201) 998-1262. 01W7

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

FENIELLO CONTRACTING LLC. BASEMENT RENOVATIONS NO MORE WASTED SPACE. Baths, Kitchens, Deck, Painting. All types of Home Improvement.

Quality work Fair prices Fully insured. Lic# 13vh03006100 (201) 906-2422 01W6

• Concrete • Brick work • Steps • Stone Walls • Drywall • Tiles • Painting • Sheetrock • Drywall • Plastering ALL types of Masonry Free Estimates (973) 943-2254 04W6

Semi retired Home Improvement.

Contractor looking for small jobs Windows* Doors *Carpentry * Masonry - Wood, Cement, Brick Steps and Tiles Repaired , Call Sal 201-280-0600 02W3

DANNY CONSTRUCTION All types of Masonry Work • Steps •Sidewalks •Ret. Walls • Chimney Build & Repair • Paver Patios • Brick Design • Plastering And all Types of Repairs (973) 902-6052 Free Estimates Belleville, NJ

ROOFING & SIDING

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EMPLOYMENT/ HELP WANTED

BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORKER, PART-TIME Under direction of a supervisory official, performs varied simple and moderately physically strenuous tasks involved in cleaning and maintaining offices, furniture, buildings, and grounds; may assist in making minor repairs to buildings or equipment; does other related duties as required.

Hourly Wage Range: $20.62 – 22.86/hr.

Hours: 7:00am – 9:00am, weekdays.

Alternate Saturdays.

Send letter of application to: Maria LaBadia, Director Nutley Free Public Library labadia@nutley.bccls.org 03W3

ALL CONCRETE WORK, SIDEWALKS, PATIOS, DRIVEWAYS, B/B CURB, RETAINING WALLS. ALL TYPES OF STEPS

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EMPLOYMENT/ HELP WANTED

PEST CONTROL

SANTOS CONST. CO.

Masonry: Giuliano Turano Retaining Walls, Blacktop driveway, Brick, Block, Stone Work, Patio, Roof, Siding. Handyman & All type of Masonry Work.

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30 years Experience (973) 803-0556.

PEST CONTROL

New + Re-roofing • Flat roofing • Siding • Gutters Free estimates Fully insured (973) 343-1167 (201) 528-8350 erickconstructionnj.com Lic#13VH04302300 04W54

Delivery/Installer/ Laborer for NYC work. $10 to $15/hour. No experience necessary.

Basic carpentry skills and Driver’s License a positive. Newark Ironbound based company.

MUST be reliable for 7:30 am start.

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Rick Beyer speaks to the crowd.

If you passed by the landscaped grounds of the Henrietta Benstead Senior Center in Kearny on Sunday, April 8, then you may have been shocked to see an Army green tank on display.

This military equipment is a replica of one of the inflatable diversionary tactics employed by the Ghost Army during World War II. The 125 members and guests of the Woman’s Club of Arlington learned about the 1,100 soldiers of this special Ghost Army unit who were “hidden in plain sight” during the U.S. involvement in WWII primarily in France and Germany.

The Woman’s Club of Arlington hosted its eighth annual Author Event to feature the research of award-winning filmmaker and bestselling historian, Rick Beyer, and the artwork of Kearny’s John Jarvie.

Beyer discussed his findings presented in his film and book, co-authored by Elizabeth Sayles, “The Ghost Army of World War II: How One Top-Secret Unit Deceived the Enemy with Inflatable Tanks, Sound Effects and Other Audacious Fakery.”

Employing a multimedia presentation with video clips from his PBS documentary, Beyer explained how the specially chosen soldiers of the Ghost Army helped win WWII with their artistic deceptions. This

little known unit used deceit and creativity to trick the German Army into believing that large divisions of our troops were in areas that were occupied by far fewer numbers.

Kathleen (Kat) Butler, member of the Woman’s Club of Arlington, not only helped organize this year’s event, but also introduced Beyer.

They became friends through her longtime companion, John Jarvie, a native of Kearny who was selected during his junior year from his prestigious art class in Cooper Union to join a secretive special unit, the Ghost Army.

When WWII ended, Jarvie returned to Cooper Union in New York City’s East Village at night, working during the day at a bank. After graduating, he got a job in the advertising department of Fairchild Publications, eventually rising to advertising director. He later was creative director of Shiffman/Ferguson/ Stone Advertising, handling ads for the East Coast Buick dealers.

However, Jarvie and the other men of the Ghost Army were told that they could not speak about their role for 50 years. According to Butler, Jarvie never told anyone what he had done in the war, until 1995, when the unit had its first reunion. After their second reunion

the following year, there were people from Disney interested in filming a story of the Ghost Army, but they decided against it. The next year, Jarvie’s niece, Martha Gavin, used Jarvie’s artwork and diary from his wartime memories to interest her friend and author, Beyer. Thus, “The Ghost Army” documentary and book were born.

The event also included a 50/25/25 drawing and gift basket raffles sponsored by the Junior Woman’s Club of Arlington. Proceeds will be donated to local charities and will provide academic scholarships to female students at Kearny High School.

In addition, a donation will be made to Prevent Child Abuse – New Jersey (PCA–NJ), the Special State Project of the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs (NJSFWC) of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC).

PCA-NJ is part of the 50-state network of chapters of Prevent Child Abuse America. The mission is to prevent child abuse and neglect in all forms. PCA–NJ is the only statewide non-profit dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect in all forms for all New Jersey children. It promotes Great Childhoods by helping parents to nurture, develop, and sustain healthy children.

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Harrison, after a brief illness.

A concelebrated funeral Mass was celebrated at Holy Continued from Page 21 Cross Church, Harrison. Cremation was private. The ThieleShe was 77.

Reid Family Funeral Home, She was born and raised in Kearny, was in charge.

Kearny before moving to HolmMr. Shardlow was a lifelong del where she lived for 46 years. resident of Harrison.

She was predeceased by Russell was a graduate of her loving husband William Essex Catholic High School Todd and survived by her sons and earned a bachelor’s degree Steven, Jeffrey and his wife in economics from Rutgers Gina, and her two daughters University, Newark.

Sandra Collins and Christine His early career in mortgage Salsano and Gary Kenthack, banking was based in New 11 grandchildren and 6 greatYork City. More recently, he grandchildren. was the Founder and President A funeral mass will be of Alpine Personnel, Inc., in celebrated Saturday, June 9, at Kearny, a position he held for 10:15 a.m., at St. Ann’s Roman 19 years before retiring several Catholic Church, 311 Carr Ave., years ago.

Keansburg.

He is survived by his beloved For more information and sister, Kathleen A. Shardlow, condolences visit www.laureland several first cousins. funeralhome.net.

He was predeceased by his parents, Russell J. and Minerva James Crawford Reid Sr. (nee Micchelli) Shardlow.

James Crawford Reid Sr., In lieu of flowers, contribu93, passed away on Tuesday, tions to Holy Cross Church May 29, 2018, at Alaris at Cedar would be appreciated.

Grove.

To view the complete obituA funeral Mass will be celary or to share memories or ebrated Tuesday, June 5, at St. condolences, visit thiele-reid.

Stephen’s Church, Kearny, at com.

11 a.m. The family will receive visitors in the sanctuary beginJames P. Cundari ning at 9:30 a.m.

Mr. Reid was born in Kearny and lived there until moving to Bonita Springs, Fla., in 2000.

He returned to Kearny in 2014.

He has lived in Cedar Grove for the last three years.

Jim served in the United States Coast Guard from 1942 until 1946.

He was the General Manager James P. Cundari, 99, of at DeMassi Cadillac in LyndSandusky, Ohio, died Tuesday, hurst, from 1969 until 1985.

May 29, 2018, at home with his James is survived by his chil- children present. dren, James Reid Jr. and his Jim was born in Harrison wife, Hannah, Jane Hurley and on Dec. 21, 1918, the son of her husband, Robert, Diane Anthony and Carolina CundaPettigrew and her husband, ri. He was a graduate of Holy James, William Reid and his Cross Grammar School (1932) wife, Anne and Christopher in Harrison, and Our Lady Reid and his wife, Lauren. He of Good Counsel High School was the grandfather of Kristen, (1936) in Newark. He earned a Ryan, Jennifer, Kyle, William bachelor’s degree in business Jr., Jack and Madeline. administration from ManhatHe was predeceased by his tan College in New York City beloved wife, Dorothy (nee in 1940.

Shurr) Reid and his siblings, After college, Jim worked as William Reid, Ina Marcello, a cost accountant at the New Maybelle Brain and Thora Mc- Yorker Hotel in New York City Colley. and then at the General Motors In lieu of flowers, the famHyatt Bearings Division office ily suggests contributions to in Harrison, from 1941 to 1965 the Arlington Players Club, as a supervisor in the cost-ac12 Washington Place, Kearny, counting and inventory-control N.J. 07032. department. In 1965, Hyatt To view the complete obitumerged with New Departure, ary, visit thiele-reid.com. and Jim was transferred to

OBITS

Russell J. Shardlow Russell J. Shardlow, 68, passed away on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at his home in

the merged New Departure Hyatt Headquarters offices in Sandusky, Ohio.

After a total of 41 years of service, he retired in 1982.

After the attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, Jim volunteered his services as a member of the newly formed auxiliary police and later on as a charter member of the volunteer Harrison Emergency First Aid Squad.

In 1943, he was called to active service and was a sergeant in the U.S. Army “Tropic Lightning” 25th Infantry Division from 1943 to 1946, and saw combat actions against the Japanese in the rugged mountains of Luzon, Philippine Islands, from January through August 1945. In September 1945, his division landed at Nagoya, Japan, as part of the occupation forces to secure the peace.

Jim received his honorable discharge certificate on Feb. 15, 1946, and was awarded the following medals for his service: the Bronze Star Medal, the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the American Campaign Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal (with three bronze stars), the Army of Occupation Medal for Japan, the Philippines Liberation Medal (with one bronze star), the Philippines Civic Action Medal, and the Republic of the Philippines Presidential Unit Citation Badge.

Afterward, he summarized his service memories in “A Soldier’s Story.” Excerpts from those memoirs have appeared in the Tropic Lightning Flashes publication of the 25th Infantry Division Association. Earlier this year, he was interviewed by the Cleveland Plain Dealer and his Profile of Service story appeared on the front page of its March 26 edition, and in Stars and Stripes, a publication of the American Military.

In New Jersey, Jim was a volunteer active member of the Knights of Columbus Youth Program. Over the span of 35 years as a member of the Columbus Cadet Corps, he rose in the ranks and in 1963, was named the State Commander of the Corps. In 1949, he organized and set up a weekend camp in South Jersey for the cadets, to which a permanent building was set up in 1955.

In 1937, Jim was a charter member and counselor of the Knights of Columbus Columbian Squire Youth Council. In 1941, the Knights of Columbus awarded him a gold medal for saving a youth from drowning in August 1940 at a camp site in West Milford.

Jim was the chief counselor of the Junior Achievement company sponsored by his

company in 1950 and 1951. In 1958, the Savoy Building and Loan Association of Harrison, appointed him as Treasurer and Director, and he continued in that capacity until his transfer to Sandusky, Ohio.

In Sandusky, Jim became a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. He became active as a counselor in the CCD program for high school students, was elected to the school board in 1971 and served as its President in 1973 and 1974.

In 1970, at the request of the parish council, Jim was asked to prepare a financial budget, make monthly reports to the parish council, school board and finance committee. He continued with reports to the school board until the merger of the three schools in 2003. Reports to the Finance Committee continued until the appointment of a business manager in 1998, at which time the finance committee appointed him as a permanent member.

In 1988, Jim established an endowment for the school to help defray the cost of education, and arranged an “All Class Reunion” of the graduates of Sts. Peter and Paul Elementary School. He was general chairman of the yearlong Sts. Peter and Paul 125th Anniversary Celebration.

He published the Sts. Peter and Paul 125th Anniversary Book, a 304-page book of the complete history, articles and pictures of the church from 1866 to 1991, which was made available to all parishioners. In July 2017, he published the Sts. Peter and Paul 150th Anniversary Book, which contained the original 304 pages with the addition of another 192 pages covering the activities of the 1991 to 2016 period.

In his personal life, Jim enjoyed many activities. In sports he was a New Jersey High School State Champion (1936) in the one-mile relay, served as a cross country manager from 1936 to 1940 at Manhattan College (Intercollegiate Association of Amateur Athletes of America Champions), and enjoyed playing tennis until 1982.

His love of music included an extensive collection of records dating back to 1936. He had a photo collection of his family, travels, etc., and authored several books for his children and grandchildren of the personal experiences of his life.

Jim was always very dedicated to his family, always being present at every major event in the lives of his four children, his brothers and sisters and all

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his in-laws, grandchildren and nephews and nieces. He was always present for happy and sad occasions.

Jim was a life time member of the Knights of Columbus, a member of the National Association of Cost Accountants and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion and the 25th Infantry “Tropic Lightning” Army Division.

Survivors include his children Anthony (Anita) Cundari of New Albany, Ohio; Joseph (Giorgia) Cundari of Sandusky, Ohio; Johanna (James) Powers of Sandusky, Ohio; and Maria (John) Horvath of Oxford, Mich.; grandchildren Christine (Jamie) DiSalvo of Maryland; Michelle (Matt) Hutchins of Pataskala, Ohio; Caterina and James Cundari of Sandusky; and Darryn (Leah), Bradley (Cassie) and Nicole Horvath of Michigan; great-grandchildren Marcus and Silas DiSalvo and Juliette Hutchins; and many nephews and nieces, grandnephews and nieces, greatgrand nephews and nieces, and cousins.

Jim was preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Johanna, in 2015; his parents, Anthony and Carolina Cundari; brothers Dominic and Joseph Cundari; and sisters Catherine and Vincentine Cundari.

The David F. Koch Funeral Home, Sandusky, Ohio, was in charge. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Tuesday, June 5, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Sandusky.

The Rev. Joseph Steinbauer officiated.

Interment in the veterans’ section in Meadow Green Memorial Park Cemetery, Huron, Ohio.

Memorial contributions in memory of James P. Cundari may be given to Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 510 Columbus Ave., Sandusky, Ohio 44870; Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, 10 Franklin Place, North Arlington, N.J. 07031; Holy Cross Church, 323 Harrison Ave., Harrison,N.J. 07029; or to one’s favorite charity.

The family would like to express their sincere thanks and gratitude to Jim’s physicians and their staffs, Firelands Home Health, Adult Comfort Care and Stein Hospice.

The dedicated loyal citizen, soldier and family man now rests in peace in God’s hands.

Jim is now reunited with his loving wife Johanna.

Your memories and words of comfort may be shared with Jim’s family at www.davidfkoch.com.

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CAMPUS CORNER Honor roll announced at Washinton School Jon Zimmerman, principal of Washington School in Kearny, said the following students have achieved academic honors for the third marking period: Grade 4 Principal’s Honors: Camila Nieto and Alexandro Revilla Castaneda.

Honors: Geovanni Blancas, Anthony Cardona, Paula Davila Pazmino Jason DeMicco, Maria Gomes, Nathan Gomes, Nickitta Giudice, Briana Jaramillo Pereira, Sriram Kathiravel, Amira Lacchab, Solange Luna, Liliana Martinez, Jaden McKinney, Briana Perez, Wania Qader, Carlos Ramos Delgado, Nahomy Romero Alvarez, Alexandra Rosas, Maria Rozo Rodriguez, Jonathan Serrano, Anthony Solari and Chrystian Zuniga.

Grade 5 Principal’s Honors: Brianna Lopez, Mariana Milara, Grace Millerick, Sofia Ponte, David Przybylski and Genaro Sosa.

Honors: Joyce Awad, Angela Chavez, Kiara Batista, Elianna Centeno, Alyssa DaSilva, Emilia DeLaCruz, Frank DelSontro, Dennis Diaz Flores, Jayden Fernandez, Joseph Gallegos, Yasmin Goncalves, Jaylee Guanga, Stephanie Guedes, Karina Hernandez Guissa, Jennifer Lopez, Briana Lopez Reyes, Persia Lozano Baca, Steven Mejia Anaya, Milena Melt Yagui Rivera, Anthony Murillo, David Parker, Nethra Pakeerathan, Gabriela Quinde Garcia, Jayleen Rivera, Willian Rodrigues DeSouza, Gianni Soriano, Jaddy Torres, Urwa Tayyab, Sheyla Tipacti, Francesca Velasquez, Daniel Volpe and Vincent Zhang.

Grade 6 Principal’s Honors: Albert

Calle, Elmer Cruz, Brandon DaSilva, Mayra Escobar Alvarez, Oswin Guzhnay, Brandon Maddatu Wong, Thomas Revilla, Emilia Sikorski, Caio Souza, Rayanne Skiker, Michal Wyka, Jamil Yarleque Ramos, Ivan Zhang and Alessandra Zulueta Nieto.

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“This year exemplifies our greatest commitment yet to giving our attendees their biggest bang for the buck,” State Fair Vice President Al Dorso Jr. said.

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• Family Value Day (Friday, June 22, 6 p.m.-1 a.m.) Gate admission tickets are $10 for all ages. Parking, food, game and ride tickets cost just $2 each.

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In addition to bargain nights and special events lineup, all Health & Fitness Expo attendees can get free general admission to State Fair Meadowlands. Special hand stamps for same day entry at the fair will be given at the Health & Fitness Expo information booth at the expo entrance and on the field. Presented by Quest Diagnostics and taking place at MetLife Stadium June 23 and 24, this free event will give everyone the opportunity to get free health screenings, ride a zip line, shake hands with a New York Giant and more. The Expo is open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. each day.

State Fair Meadowlands will be open on weeknights from 6 p.m. to midnight; Fridays from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Saturdays from 2 p.m.-1 a.m. and Sundays from 2 p.m.-midnight Parking costs $5 and tickets can be purchased at the MetLife Stadium Box Office. Unlimited ride hand stamps are available every night, except Friday, June 22.

Parking is free Monday through Wednesday except on July 3 and 4.

Indescribable gastronomical adventures from the most delicious food and beverages from vendors around the country

await everyone. Whether people are craving something decadently delicious (e.g. countless bacon inspired dishes and anything fried!), refreshing (e.g. freshly squeezed lemonade and Italian Ices) or even healthy (e.g. Greek and Italian salads) there’s something for everyone.

Plus there is more free entertainment and attractions than ever before this year including: Cycle Circus Live — the largest FMX freestyle entertainment show of its kind in the world today — as well as Extreme Illusions & Escapes Show, Sea Lion Splash, Steve Bayner Hypnotist Show, Belmont Festival of Magic Show, the beloved Racing Pigs, Arctic Olympic Games High Dive Show and Educational Petting Zoo. The Fairgrounds will also feature hundreds of rides and attractions for all ages. These include the largest Kiddy Land in New Jersey, one the most famous helicopters of all time: N3079G, the original Batcopter from the 1960s “Batman” TV series and the “Batman” movie as well as the area’s only sky ride.

Fairgoers can wander throughout the midway and experience a wide variety of attractions ranging from having their face painted or posing for a cartoon caricature to checking out numerous shopping spots boasting jewelry, spa relaxation accessories, sunglasses, body art, LED apparel, clothing for all ages and more.

Detailed pricing information and customization options (e.g. fast passes, unlimited ride hand stamps) can be found at njfair.com/tickets/ www.njfair.com/tickets.

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Media

The Observer newspaper has served the community brilliantly for the last 129 years. To this day, we pride ourselves on producing a top-notch, beautiful newspaper. However, we look to expand our offerings now to become a full-service media company.

West Hudson Publishing would like to offer our customers the following media-based services:

Video Production Want to advertise using YouTube?

Need a video but don’t have the time?

Our videographers can put together any video at the most reasonable prices in the NYC Area.

Social Media

Newsletters Need a company newsletter? A top-quality, great-looking school newspaper? We can train your professionals, or you can give us the material and leave the rest to us! We can even circulate yours with our newspaper.

Printing

Need a presence on social media?

We can do that at a fraction of what huge agencies cost. Once they’re set up, we’ll turn over the keys to you to run the sites.

Sure, lots of things are digital now, but people still need business cards, fliers, posters, letterheads, menus and more.

Chances are if you need it printed, we can do it for you. Call us today for a very low-cost quote!

Media Campaign

Special Occasions

Do you need a media campaign with press releases and the like?

We can handle this for you from start to finish.

Want a clever birthday, anniversary, or a holiday present? We can get YOU or whomever you’d like on the front page of any print publication! We’ll even print and frame it for you!

Call us today@ 201.991.1600

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THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6, 2018

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Living rm w/fplce, formal dining rm, kitchen w/ breakfast nook, 3 bdrms, full bath & enclosed rear porch. Hardwood floors. Rear deck.

Rutherford $879,900 Kipp Farm 5 bedrm, 4.5 bath gorgeous colonial on 130’ deep lot. 2 firepalces, gourmet kitchen, walk out fin basement- too many amenities to list!

Rutherford $889,000 HUGE 3 fam w/parking on large lot, Steps to NYC Train and Downtown! 1st fl 4 bedrms 2 baths. Separate utilities, State Inspected 2016! $$$$ Maker!

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