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Town pays tribute to General Kearny

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – The Corps Officers of the Salvation Army of Greater Kearny are headed west.

Capt. Sherry and Lt. Maurice Moukouangala have received new “marching orders,” to take command of the Arkansas-Oklahoma Division of the Southern Territory of the Salvation Army.

They will say their goodbyes to the West Hudson/ South Bergen community they have served the past two years at a “public farewell” on Sunday, June 21, at 10:45 a.m., from the Kearny headquarters on Beech St. One week later, they will be moving in as the new Corps Officers of the Tulsa Citadel in Oklahoma.

“It’s the same work, same calling,” said Maurice.

But there will be a big difference in the size of the population they will be serving at their new assignment, he said.

“On the ecclesiastical level,” Maurice said, “the congregation will be, conservatively, about double that of Greater Kearny – about 80 to 90 adults and children.”

Additionally, Sherry and Maurice noted, the need for social services will be compounded by their target see CORPS page

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Bill Styple holds a copy of his latest Civil War-themed book.

and is a recipient of the Civil War Roundtable Award for his book, “The Little Bugler: The True Story of a TwelveKEARNY– Year-Old Boy in the Civil With five of his greatgrandchildren in attendance, War,” told the audience that the Town of Kearny celebrat- military history has always been his passion, particularly ed the 200th anniversary of stories “told to my dad and the birth of Brig. Gen. Philip passed down to me” by Civil Kearny, for whom it was named, last Monday, June 1, in War veterans who lived in the old New Jersey Home for the Kearny Museum.

Civil War historian Bill Sty- Disabled Soldiers & Sailors in Kearny that was phased out ple talked about the colorful in 1932. and often stormy life of the But the one historical twice-married cavalry officer figure who stood out among who was killed in the Battle the rest – because of his ties of Chantilly (Ox Hill) in Virto the author’s hometown – ginia in the fall of 1862. was Philip Kearny. “I’ve spent The general’s grave can be 55 years researching his life,” found in Arlington National Styple said.

Cemetery, the final resting Styple offered this account place for thousands of other veterans who gave their lives of his hero’s life: Philip grew up privileged. for their country.

Styple, a Kearny native who runs Belgrove Publishing Co. see GENERAL page

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“Outstanding” seniors feted A Kearny animal advocate and two women from Harrison and East Newark, respectively, dedicated to the needs of the elderly were among 12 senior citizens feted recently

by Hudson County for outstanding contributions to their communities.

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Tom DeGise and the county’s Office on Aging sponsored the annual ceremonies, which were held May 27 at the Casino-in-the-Park in Jersey City. The mayors of each of the county’s 12 municipalities were on hand to congratulate the award recipients and their families.

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Leonard W. Twist Jr., whose family roots in Kearny were planted more than a century ago, served in the U.S. military during the Vietnam War and has been a loyal member of the local American Legion post.

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By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent LYNDHURST –

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ames Corino spent his first 25 years as an educator in the Lyndhurst public schools and, starting July 1, he’ll be coming home.

Corino was appointed interim superintendent of schools by the Lyndhurst Board of Education May 18 at an annual salary of $157,500 for a two-year term.

He replaces Tracey Marinelli, who resigned April 30, with three years to run in her contract as the district’s chief school administrator, to take over as head of the Little Falls public schools.

Corino was selected from among several candidates screened by MJO Enterprises, a Westwood consultant hired by the board for $6,000 to conduct a search for Marinelli’s replacement.

Corino told The Observer he is resigning his current job with Seton Hall University as director of the M.A. and Ed.S. Programs in Educational Leadership, Management & Social Policy, effective June 30, but will continue as an adjunct instructor.

In another administrative move, the board has named Lyndhurst High School Principal Shauna DeMarco as assistant superintendent of schools, replacing interim assistant superintendent Jeffrey Feifer on July 1, at a

salary to be negotiated for her dual role.

DeMarco, who was valedictorian of the Class of 1992, at Seton Hall University, where she earned a degree in English and Elementary Education, has a master’s in English and in Educational Administration and Supervision, both from Montclair State University.

The lifelong Lyndhurst resident began her career as an educator in 1992 in the West Orange public schools before moving to the Lyndhurst district in 2005. She taught Middle School language arts, high school English and A.P. courses before serving as principal of Washington Elementary School for a year before being named high school principal in 2014.

Three vacancies still to be filled by the board are district supervisor of special services, district supervisor of math and district supervisor of remedial instruction and performing arts.

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Action may be taken at the June 24 board meeting.

A 38-year educator, Corino began his career with the Lyndhurst district in 1970 as a teacher and between then and 1995, served as athletic director, basketball and football coach, assistant principal and principal of Lyndhurst High.

After that, he served 10 years with the South Orange-Maplewood public schools as a principal and assistant superintendent before moving on to Seton Hall where he has worked the past eight years.

Corino also spent time as director of Teach for America, an alternate route professional development and training program for provisional teacher certification. And, for the past year and a half, he has mentored principals in Lyndhurst.

For his next two years in Lyndhurst, Corino said he will be “looking to maintain and improve upon the over-

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Corino said he would conduct a “needs assessment” of the district and “work on team building, consensus building, setting high standards for ourselves to assess and develop appropriate plans to improve our district” and formulate, with other stakeholders, a “common shared vision for the entire school community.”

Part of that effort, he said, will include working with a joint township/school redevelopment committee for a new middle school project at Matera Field and in support of a November school referendum “focused on improving school facilities and providing our children with the best resources possible so they can reach their potential as they move throughout educational system and out into college and the work force.”

To that end, Corino said that he will be “one of many leaders working in committed fashion to communicate the merits of [the referendum] proposal.”

“As we move forward with the planning and redevelopment stages and educational specifications, I plan to keep the community informed through timely and effective communications.

“This is a tremendous opportunity to do great things as we move forward into the 21st century,” he said.

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It’s official now: Esteves is out

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent

Samantha Paris, saying that he never received official 72-hour notice of the special meeting but the board’s atKEARNY – torney Ken Lindenfelser said an Esteves, who has he had sent that notice by failed to attend close certified letter, regular mail to 60% of the meetand email on May 26. ings held by the Kearny Board member Barbara Board of Education since he Cifelli-Sherry said that while became a member, did not a board member’s “career miss the most recent one.

But that meeting, held June should take precedence – and 1, turned out to be his last as from all reports, [Esteves] is a good police officer.” But at his eight colleagues voted the same time, she said the to oust him from his seat – board “can’t set a precedent” effective immediately – for by waiving its policy in this having missed five consecutive meetings (Feb. 19 and 23, case “just because [Esteves] is a police officer.”

March 16, April 20 and 30) “This is not a vendetta or without good cause.

Under board policy – as re- political,” Cifelli-Sherry said. vised in December 2014 – any “It’s a matter of not being in two places at the same time.” board member who misses Board members Cecilia three meetings in a row may Lindenfelser and Mercedes be removed from the board Davidson each said they by a majority vote of those “concurred” with Cifelliattending.

Sherry’s assessment and the In what was likely his last 8-0 vote to remove Esteves official act, Esteves – who came to the meeting wearing followed.

Afterwards, Esteves told his Kearny police uniform – voted against the resolution, The Observer that he had previously made known to offered by board member

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the board attorney on several occasions that he was using vacation days from his police job to attend board meetings when he could. The problem he faced, Esteves said, was the vagary of his work schedule, which often included double shifts and court appearances that stretched out a typical work week to “60 to 70 hours.”

For that reason, Esteves said, he had to “decline committee assignments” but did offer to make himself available during morning hours.

He said he got no takers.

Esteves said he “pleaded behind closed doors” with board members “to let me finish my term,” which runs through year’s end, and, at the time, those discussions seemed to “end on a good note,” he said.

But in the end, it all came to naught.

Asked if he intended to fight his ouster, Esteves said

he saw no point to it.

“They say it’s ‘not political’, ’’ Esteves said. “It’s political.”

Asked why, Esteves said that during the last board election, “I put out a flier on [candidate] Bernadette [McDonald, a former board president] on [prior board actions that he viewed as] waste of taxpayer money.”

Since that election, he said, a newly formed board majority has resisted proposals he’s made that he says would have improved the board’s efficiency.

“I don’t want to work with people who don’t want to work with me,” Esteves said.

“So why fight?”

Still, he said he was “disappointed that they would take this to the extreme they did, especially with only six months left in my term.”

Board attorney Lindenfelser said under the board’s bylaws, the vacant seat can

be filled by a majority vote of the remaining eight board members. If the board fails to act within 65 days of the vacancy, however, the executive county superintendent will name someone to the seat.

As provided by the bylaws, the board “will give public notice of the vacancy and invite any qualified person to submit a written request for consideration of his/her candidacy for the vacancy.”

Lindenfelser said the board has arranged to place such a notice in the newspaper.

Candidates’ resumes are welcome but not required, he said. Submissions must be received by the board by June 12, he added. Candidates must be U.S. citizens, be Kearny residents and be able to read and write, he said.

Lindenfelser said that the board may act on an appointment as early as its June 15 regular meeting.

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Suspected teen burglar nabbed

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – 16-year-old from Newark was arrested last week on criminal charges after leading cops on a 3 a.m. chase through Devon St. backyards – in the course of which one officer was injured, KPD Chief John Dowie reported.

Although the charges were serious and the teen was allegedly in possession of property stolen from motor vehicles, when Hudson County authorities were contacted police were advised to release him to the

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Dowie said Officer Dean Gasser first noticed the youth shortly after 3 a.m. apparently trying car door handles in the parking lot across from Mandee’s on Kearny Ave. As Gasser approached, the teen dropped a backpack he was carrying and fled on foot down the avenue, police said. Gasser ran after him but lost sight of the suspect on Bergen Ave. The officer radioed headquarters with a description and direction of flight, and shortly thereafter Officers Derek Hemphill and

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Police said a search of the backpack the kid had dropped in the Mandee’s lot produced: two Samsung phones, $28 in cash and change, several sets of keys, three GPS units, a U.S. Postal Service ID card, two wallets and two handgun bullets, one of them a hollow-point.

The youth was charged with: criminal attempted burglary, theft of property lost or mislaid, obstruction of the administration of law, possession of burglar tools and possession of the hollow-point.

As noted, rather than being held at the Youth House,

he was released to his mother.

Detectives from the KPD Juvenile Bureau are conducting a follow-up investigation, including efforts to reunite the backpack contents with their original owners.

Dowie noted there had recently been “a series of overnight car burglaries throughout town.” And he repeated what law enforcement has often said: “Lock your car!”

The chief also complimented Sumowski for being “a real trouper,” reporting for duty the next day despite his injuries. (Editor’s note: Yes, “trouper.” Look it up.)

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Compliance occurred after OC spray was employed.

During the chase, one of the fences collapsed as Sumowski was vaulting it, and he suffered facial and head injuries. The suspect was found to have a laceration on one wrist, and both he and Sumowski were taken to Clara Maass Medical Center,

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Alleged hit-and-run driver surrenders

By Kevin Canessa Jr. & Ron Leir Observer Correspondents HARRISON – arrison police say they have arrested a 57-yearold Kearny man in connection with a hit-and-run that threw a Harrison woman nearly 12 feet into the air and that left her in critical condition in a local hospital.

After a week-long investigation, Harrison police say they arrested Steven Mochan, 57, of Kearny, and charged him with assault by auto and leaving the scene of an accident with seriously bodily injury.

Mochan is alleged to have struck Mary Hennit, 90, of Harrison, as she crossed the street at the intersection of S. Fifth St. and Harrison Ave. at around 3:40 p.m., May 30.

Police said the incident unfolded as Hennit was heading to church.

Police gave the following account in a report Police Capt.

Gilmore, who took a report after the incident, wrote in his description that Hennit had the right of way when she was crossing the street. He also said the impact caused her right knee to be “contorted unnaturally.”

Gilmore’s report also says Hennit was thrown at least 11 1/2 feet after impact.

Police said Hennit, who was initially taken to University Hospital, Newark, suffered a

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Detective Sgt. Dave Doyle told The Observer the HPD was able to find Mochan after an anonymous tip and a video taken at Washington Middle School led them to the address where the SUV was registered.

When police went to that Kearny home, they say they saw the suspected vehicle parked in the driveway, but Mochanwasn’t there. Instead,

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The next day, Mochan’s attorney called detectives and agreed to have his client turn himself in to police, Mochan was released on his own recognizance, pending a June 15 hearing at Hudson County Central Judicial Processing [court] in Jersey City.

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ecently, a friend asked me if I had ever heard of an Army chaplain who had won the Medal of Honor in the Vietnam War. To my shame, I had not.

Thankfully, others had, and they have kept the hero’s memory alive. (Kearny Police Chief John Dowie, to whom I mentioned the name the other day, even knew the chaplain’s unit — 173rd Airborne -- and where he had died, in the Battle of Dak To.) Now, there’s a local reminder of the chaplain’s valor: The reconstructed span on Route 3 over the Passaic River between Clifton and Lyndhurst/Rutherford has been officially designated the Major Charles J. Watters Memorial Bridge. Look for the signs. And if someone ever asks you, “Who’s that?” you can tell them this story: Watters was born in Jersey City (which has named a school after him) in 1927. He

graduated from Seton Hall Prep and Seton Hall University, studied for the priesthood and was ordained in 1953.

He joined the N.J. Air National Guard as a Catholic chaplain in 1962, and two years later took the same role on active duty with the U.S. Army.

In 1966, he was sent to Vietnam, earning the Air Medal and a Bronze Star during that first tour of duty. In July 1967, when the 12 months were up, he volunteered for another six – but he would live only four.

On Nov. 19, U.S. troops engaged the North Vietnamese near the Central Highlands province of Dak To, and Watters was in the middle of it, despite being, as Newark StarLedger reporter Robert E. Misseck put it, “unarmed except for a crucifix and a prayer.”

The Medal of Honor citation describes his courage under fire: “As the battle raged and the

trooper was standing in shock in front of the assaulting forces, Chaplain Watters ran forward, picked the man up on his shoulders and carried him to safety.”

As the battle continued, Watters “ran through the intense enemy fire” – small arms, automatic weapon and mortar fire -- to rescue a half-dozen other wounded Americans.

The citation continues: “Satisfied that all of the wounded were inside the perimeter, he Major Charles J. Watters began aiding the medics ... applying field bandages to open casualties mounted, Chapwounds, obtaining and serving lain Watters, with complete disregard for his safety, rushed food and water, giving spiritual and mental strength and forward to the line of contact. comfort.

Unarmed and completely “During his ministering, he exposed, he moved among, as moved out to the perimeter well as in front of the advancfrom position to position ing troops, giving aid to the redistributing food and water wounded, assisting in their evacuation, giving words of en- and tending to the needs of his men.” couragement, and administerThen, according to reports, ing the Last Rites to the dying. a 500-lb. bomb was mistakenly “When a wounded para-

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WE’VE GOT MAIL To the Editor: I would like to thank Barbara Cifelli-Sherry for validating the feelings most of us who live in Kearny feel about our town.

I was born in Kearny. My birth announcement was published in this newspaper

twice — once on July 21, 1960, and again, to my surprise, on July 21, 2010, as part of your 50 years ago today piece.

My parents moved away once for two years in 1970 — we moved to Newark where I was introduced to many cultures as a tween. I was enthralled with those cultures.

It’s where I had my first taste of a “Cuban” sandwich, rice

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by U.S. forces. “Friendly fire” it’s called. The troops said Chaplain Watters was killed while giving Last Rites to a mortally wounded soldier.

The priest was 40 years old.

Watters is buried in Arlington National Cemetery, and his name is engraved on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington.

It is also engraved in the hearts of those who knew him, and those who know of him and what the medal citation notes was his “selfless devotion to his comrades.”

– Karen Zautyk (Editor’s note: I had intended to write this column for Memorial Day, but in that week’s issue of The Observer, I instead paid tribute to a friend who recently died. That man, a Marine, had been a war correspondent in Vietnam. I like to think that he and Chaplain Watters have been sharing some stories.)

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‘CIFELLI-SHERRY WAS RIGHT ON ABOUT KEARNY’ and beans, pounded steak and plantains.

We moved back in 1972 and I came to love Kearny again.

I was very happy to be back in 1998.

I, too, get frustrated with the comments about the changing demographics in Kearny, as nothing good can ever come without change.

Cifelli-Sherry and I, being

of a “certain age,” have had the privilege of experiencing tremendous changes in our lives. We were around when every human, though created equally, was not allowed to use the same public facilities, bathrooms or water fountains.

There were signs that said: “whites only,” and that was a [phenomenon] complained

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When I talk to my children about this, they can’t imagine it. There is no progress without change.

I hope Cifelli-Sherry’s letter inspires more letters that point out why Kearny was and is a great place to live, work and raise children.

Karen Lake Ferrara Kearny

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Area Dems make pitch for casino vote A flock of Democrats in the region have attached their support for a state referendum which – if approved by voters -- would permit casino gambling in Bergen, Essex and Hudson counties.

The proposed constitutional amendment is being pitched in anticipation of development of at least two casinos – one at the Meadowlands Racetrack by track owner Jeff Gural in partnership with Hard Rock and another in Jersey City near Liberty State Park by golf course owner/businessman Paul Fireman.

Under a legislative proposal, a portion of taxes from North Jersey casinos would be dedicated to non-casino development in Atlantic City, which is staggering from the loss of revenues from the closure of several casinos. South Jersey lawmakers, however, are not yet won over.

“We cannot sit idle any longer,” said Belleville Assemblyman Ralph Caputo (D-Essex). “We can’t bury out head in the sand anymore because one day we’re going

to look up and our gaming dollars will have flocked away to other states. This is not about taking business away from Atlantic City. This is about New Jersey missing out on the available markets in northern New Jersey and the surrounding region.

“With continuously encroaching competition from New York and Pennsylvania, the longer we wait the more out window of opportunity closes. If New Jersey is going to stay competitive, it needs alternatives, and that means putting casinos in Bergen, Essex and Hudson counties.”

Under the proposed bill, as in Atlantic City, the state share of revenues from North Jersey casinos would assist senior citiznes and disabled residents, along with the portion earmarked for Atlantic City.

North Bergen Assemblywoman Valerie Vainieri Huttle and Jersey City Assemblyman Raj Mukherji, both Democrats, joined Caputo in pushing for the bill to attract gaming tourists and jobs to the area.

Also backing the casino bill

Local collegians earned degrees Students from The Observer’s coverage area recently earned degrees at the following schools: College of Social Sciences, Loyola University, New Orleans: Shannon Onyango of Kearny was awarded a master’s degree in nursing.

Marist College, Poughkeepsie, N.Y.: Katherine Paonessa of Nutley received a bachelor’s degree in psychology; Kaitlyn Pedalino of Belleville earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting; and Conor Wiggins of Kearny got a bachelor’s degree in history.

Providence College, Providence, R.I.: Cristopher Huacon of Kearny got a B.S. degree with a major in finance and a minor in economics.Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, S.C.: Irene Kim of Nutley

earned a degree.

University of Scranton, Scranton, Pa.: Ronald T. Benavides of North Arlington earned a B.S. degree in business administration; Philip A. Gencarelli of Lyndhurst earned a B.S. degree in health administration; Paul J. Giordano of Lyndhurst earned a B.S. degree in health sciences occupational therapy track; Alanna J. Carragher of Belleville earned a B.S. degree in international business; Paris N. Metzger of Nutley got a B.S. degree in business administration. Allyson F Lynch of Nutley earned a Master of Science degree with a major in occupational therapy; and Laura E. Urbanovich of Nutley earned a Master of Science degree with a major in occupational therapy.

are North Arlington Dems, Councilmen Al Granell and Tom Zammatore and council candidate Kelly O’MalleyVelez who reason that a Meadowlands casino would complement other entertainment venues in the area and boost the local economy.

Granell maintained: “It will produce tax revenue, full- and part-time jobs and business

opportunities for companies in the region. To me, it’s a no brainer.”

Zammatore said that a Meadowlands casino should be profitable, given its proximity to New York, major counties in New Jersey and Newark Airport. “I don’t see how it would not be successful,” he added.

And O’Malley-Velez said

that she was sold on the concept because some of the casino revenue would advance programs for seniors and children.

“In case anyone hasn’t noticed, because of our state’s business climate, companies aren’t flocking to New Jersey lately. Let’s grab this opportunity and make it a reality,” Granell said.

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Onque: 5-plus yrs. for fraud A Belleville man was among three persons, including his sister, sentenced last week for their roles in a $15 million mortgage fraud scam that used phony documents and “straw buyers” to make illegal profits on overbuilt condos, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced.

Appearing June 2 before U.S. District Judge Jerome B. Simandle in Federal Court in Camden, Dwayne Onque, 47, of Belleville, was sentenced to

63 months in prison. His sister Mashon Onque, 44, of East Orange, received a 30-month term. The third defendant, Nancy Wolf-Fels, 58, of Toms River, is to serve 42 months.

All three had been convicted in October after a month-long trial. Each was found guilty of one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. In addition, Dwayne Onque was convicted of one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering.

According to Fishman’s office, the defendants and their conspirators schemed to defraud financial institutions by locating oceanfront condominiums, overbuilt by financially distressed developers, and negotiating a buyout price with the sellers. They then caused the sales prices for the properties –in Wildwood Crest, North Wildwood, other locations in New Jersey and in Naples, Fla. – to be much higher than the buyout price.

From late 2006 through mid-2007, Dwayne Onque served as a “straw buyer” of five properties in Middletown and Wildwood, signing fraudulent loan applications and closing documents that resulted in the release of more than $2 million of mortgage funds.

During 2006 and 2008, Mashon Onque acted as the closing agent for fraudulent mortgage loans orchestrated by her conspirators, including

her brother.

From 2007 through mid2008, Wolf-Fels, a loan officer, assembled six loan applications for unqualified buyers that contained false and fraudulent financial information.

In addition to the prison terms, Simandle sentenced each defendant to three years of supervised release. Restitution will be determined at a hearing July 9.

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Americans indicated they are willing to drive the

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see a love interest over any other activity and 25 percent indicated they would do so to attend a wedding, according to the new “How Far Would You Drive?” survey from Enterprise Rent-

A-Car. Additionally, 20% said they are willing to drive five or more hours to see their child’s sporting event, while only 9% are willing to drive that same distance to see their favorite professional football team play.

More than one-third also indicated they would drive five or more hours to attend a family reunion and a quarter said they would even do so to meet their in-laws.

“We hear anecdotal stories from our customers all the time about what inspires them to embark on road trips, and it’s a thrill to see how we play a role in our customers’ lives,” said Lee Broughton, vice president, Enterprise Rent-A-Car Brand Marketing. “While love and family may spark individuals to drive the farthest, interests such as sports, music and food still earn significant car time.”

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More prison time for N.A. man

By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent

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41-year-old North Arlington man has been sentenced to at least two more years in prison after he was found guilty of masturbating in front of two 12-yearold girls at his North Arlington home in 2013, the Cliffview Pilot reports.

Richard Grossy, whose last known address was 207 High St., North Arlington, had been arrested in 2013 and charged with two counts of sexual assault by sexual contact, one count of aggravated criminal sexual contact, two counts of endangering the welfare of a child and one count of promoting obscene material.

The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by

Richard Grossy

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On June 19, 2013, members of the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit and the North Arlington Police Department arrested Grossy after learning he engaged in inappropriate

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sexual activity with 12- and 13-year-old girls who were his acquaintances.

The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office said the 12-yearold reported the incident to her mother who then contacted the North Arlington Police Department who then notified the Special Victims Unit.

Grossy has been held on $250,000 bail — with no 10% cash option — at the Bergen County Jail since 2013.

The Pilot reports Grossy was sentenced to two concurrent 5-year sentences, with time served already to count toward the five years. Grossy must serve 85% of the sentence before he is eligible for parole because of the state’s No Early Release Act. Sexually based crimes fall under the act.

Dominick Pereira of Nutley was recently initiated into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.

Pereira was initiated at the University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Conn.

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Graduate students in the top 10% of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction.

Martino awarded $4K college scholarship Tyler Martino of Harrison has been awarded a $4,000 college scholarship by the Phillips 66 Dependent Scholarship program. This competitive program is based on academic excellence, community service and financial need.

A senior at St. Peter’s Preparatory School, Jersey City,

Martino is the son of Phillips 66 employee Michael Martino.

“We congratulate Tyler on his achievements inside and outside the classroom and wish him every success in college,” said Claudia Kreisle, Phillip 66 director of Contributions and Community Engagement.

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Newark man charged in home burglary

By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent NUTLEY –

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utley police quickly apprehended a 27-yearold Newark man they said was responsible for several early morning break-ins Saturday.

Police arrested 27-year-old Onnjii Campbell and charged him with burglary, theft and possession of burglary tools, in addition to criminal attempt.

Police gave the following account of the incident that led to Campbell’s arrest.

Police said they received a

call Saturday at 4:49 a.m. from a woman claiming a man was chasing another man north on Bloomfield Ave. When police arrived, they said they found a victim of a home burglary, who had run after the intruder after finding him in his home moments earlier.

Police said the homeowner described the intruder as tall, thin black man wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt.

NPD Police said the resident was Onnjii Campbell barefoot and still in sleep attire Kingsland Aves. when he told police he lost Later, Nutley and Bloomfield sight of suspect after hurting himself running on stones at the patrol units saturated the area and contacted the Essex County intersection of Bloomfield and

Sheriff’s Office, requesting K-9 assistance.

The dog, police said, was able to track a scent to an Alexander Ave. location, where officers observed a man fitting the victim’s description.

After a short foot pursuit, police said they apprehended Campbell.

Detectives said they learned Campbell allegedly attempted to burglarize a Brookdale Ave. home, where he was unable to gain entry, and a Bloomfield Ave. home, where he gained entry and took off with the resident’s purse.

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Leadbeater sentencing set for Sept. 14 NEWARK – The U.S. Attorney’s Office confirmed this week that the sentencing of former Kearny

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sentenced June 26 after he had pleaded guilty March 9 to one count of wire fraud in connection with what the feds characterized as a multi-defendant, $13 million mortgage fraud scheme.

Asked the reason for the postponement, Matt Reilly, a spokesman for federal prosecutors, said he did not know, adding, “That wouldn’t be part of the [court] record.”

Mention of the new date was included in a June 9 government press release announcing the acceptance of a plea agreement with David Cardillo, 51, of Wildwood, who had been charged with Leadbeater as part of the alleged mortgage fraud scheme.

Cardillo pleaded guilty in Camden Federal Court to a superseding information charging him with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud.

According to documents filed in the case and statements made in court, Leadbeater and others identified homes in Wildwood and Wildwood Crest for which

said it’s extremely unusual for a burglar to enter an occupied home during early morning hours, and he said the homeowner was lucky he didn’t get hurt chasing after the suspect.

Campbell was unarmed, but there was no way to know he wasn’t at the time. Petracco also said that while the homeowner in this case showed extreme courage, it’s better not to chase after suspects — leave that to police.

Meanwhile, Chief Thomas Strumolo commended all the officers involved in this case for their swift apprehension of Campbell.

they would recruit straw buyers, including Cardillo, to buy those homes at inflated rates.

These buyers had good credit scores but lacked the financial resources to qualify for mortgage loans.

The government said that Cardillo submitted a fraudulent loan application for more than $400,000 prepared by other conspirators that contained false information about his income, assets and intended use of the property.

Cardillo is to also to be sentenced Sept. 14.

After having requested a three-month delay in bringing Leadbeater to trial on the grounds that it was “a complex case,” requiring time to line up “geographically diverse” witnesses and experts, the government finally brought Leadbeater to trial in March, only to have the defendant take a plea on the second day of the trial.

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Kearny Public Library, 318 Kearny Ave., will offer a free four-week science class, open to grades 1 and 2, beginning Monday, June 22. The children will explore science and nature through stories and crafts. Classes are held on Mondays, 11 a.m. to noon, on the lower level of the Main Library. Class is limited to a group of 15 children. Call the library at 201-998-2666 to reserve a spot.

For more information on any Harrison Holy Cross Church hosts an of the library’s programs, call 201-998-2666 or visit www. all-class alumni reunion June kearnylibrary.org.

14, 1 to 5 p.m., at Holy Cross New Jersey Blood Services School, 15 Frank E. Rodgers will conduct a blood drive at Blvd. S. For tickets, call the CEVA, 51 Midland Ave., June 15, church rectory at 973-4845678 or Donna at 973-568-1945. 4:30 to 9 p.m.

The Salvation Army of Admission is $20 for adults Greater Kearny offers classes and $15 for seniors and children ages 6 to 12. Anyone with in basic computer skills, inclass photos is asked to call the cluding Microsoft Office Suite, every Monday and Tuesday, 10 church. a.m. to noon. Cost is $30 per 12 hours of instruction. To sign Kearny up, call the Salvation Army Kearny Baseball Booster Club holds its third annual golf office at 201-991-1115 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. or contact outing at the Farmstead Golf Pete at 201-889-1352 for more Course, Lafayette, Saturday, information.

June 13, at 1 p.m. The event The Junior Woman’s Club includes gifts, drawings and of Arlington hosts an enorprizes. Bus transportation is mous garage sale fundraiser available, leaving from Frankwith lots of bargains, Saturday, lin Field at 11:30 a.m. The cost June 13, 8 a.m. to noon, at 57 is $140 per golfer with bus transportation or $130 with no Hillcrest Road. There will be something for everyone, with bus transportation. Contact furniture, household items, apBob Caputo at bobcaputo1@ pliances, baby items, clothing verizon.net for sign-up inforfor adults and children, as well mation. as lots of toys and books. All Presbyterian Boys-Girls proceeds of the sale will go to Club, 663 Kearny Ave., hosts local charities. www.jwcarlingits annual beach party Friday, June 12, 7 to 10 p.m. Guests are ton.com.

encouraged to dress for the Lyndhurst beach. Prizes will be given to Lyndhurst Food Pantry sumthe best dancers and for the mer hours have kicked in. The best beachwear. Guests are pantry will be open Tuesdays, restricted to teenagers only.

Kearny teachers and members Wednesdays, and Thursdays, of the club’s board of directors 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Regular Mayor Raymond Kimble and the Municipal Council sponsor family movie nights Thursday, June 25, and Wednesday, Aug. 12, at the Municipal Stadium.

Movies begin at dusk. Admission is free for township residents. Movies and sponsors are to be determined. The event includes free popcorn and cotton candy. Rain dates are Friday, June 26, and Thursday, Aug 13.

hours will resume Monday, Sept. 14.

VFW Post 3549, 527 Valley Brook Ave., hosts karaoke June 19, starting at 8 p.m. For more information, call 201-939-3080.

The VFW hall is available to rent for all occasions.

The Young Adult Department of the Lyndhurst Public Library, 355 Valley Brook Ave., hosts a superhero card game Wednesday, June 17, 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Learn to play this strategic card game based on your favorite heroes and villains from the Marvel and DC Universes. Build your deck and battle against others for a small contest prize.

Cards will be on hand to use.

No experience necessary.

Refreshments will be served.

To register, call the library at 201-804-2478, ext. 4.

The library has vouchers for the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. Each voucher can be redeemed for free general admission and one special exhibition, film, or live animal exhibition of the visitor’s choosing. The vouchers are located in the children’s room and are available to patrons with a valid library card.

The N.J. Sports & Exposition Authority announces the following programs: • Free Third Tuesday of the Month Natural Walk takes place Tuesday, June 16, 10 a.m. to noon, at Laurel Hill Park, Secaucus.

For more information or to register, call 201-230-4983 or email greatauk4@aol.com.

• Join Bill Streeter, director of the Delaware Valley Raptor Center, and several of his raptor friends, including falcons, a Golden Eagle and other amazing creatures Wednesday, June 17, 3 to 4:30 p.m., at the Meadowlands Environment

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sors a craft session for grades K to 6 Monday, June 22, at 6:30 p.m.

• Comic Club, open to grades 6 and up, meets Wednesday, June 25, at 3:30 p.m.

Queen of Peace Knights of Columbus announces a flag retirement ceremony at the Columbian Club Hall grounds, 194 River Road, Monday, June 15, at 7 p.m. Flags that are torn, tattered, or in poor shape may be brought for proper disposal.

The Knights are also sponsoring a bus trip Tuesday, June 23 to the Sands Casino, Bethlehem, Pa., leaving from the Columbian Club Hall at 10 a.m. Cost is $32. Each attendee will get $20 in slot play money and a $5 food voucher at the casino. A photo ID is required to get the slot play money.

For tickets, contact Nicholas North Arlington Cerchio at 201-230-3428.

North Arlington Public The Senior Harmony Club Library, 210 Ridge Road, anof North Arlington sponsors a nounces the following events trip to the Taj Mahal Casino, for children: • Registration is open for the Atlantic City, Monday, June 15.

The cost is $25 and the casino Summer Reading Club. Borwill return $30 in slot play. ough residents have priority; Non-members may attend. other BCCLS patrons will be admitted if there is space avail- Call Florence at 201-991-3173 or more information and reservaable. The program runs June tions.

29 to Aug. 7.

• Registration is also reNutley quired for Playshop with Nutley Public Library, 93 Youth Stages -- a retelling of the French story “Stone Soup” Booth Drive, announces the -- Tuesday, June 23, at 1 p.m. for following programs. For more information on these prochildren ages 3 to 9. To register, visit http://northarlington. grams, call 973-667-0405.

•Teen Advisory Board meets bccls.org/children.html and Thursday, June 18, at 3 p.m. click on the date of the event.

• Superhero Summer Read• PJ Story Time, for ages 4 to 8, takes place Monday, June ing Kickoff Party is set for 15, at 7 p.m.

Friday, June 26, at 1:30 p.m.

• Lego Club, open to grades Join DJ Robb for a Superhero 1 and up, meets Tuesday, June Dance Party with Rita’s Ice and 16, at 6 p.m. games. Registration is required.

• Origami for grades 1 and • An exhibit of oil paintup is set for Friday, June 19, at ings by Nutley High School students is on display through 3:30 p.m.

Monday, June 22.

• The Woman’s Club sponCenter, 2 DeKorte Park Plaza.

This program is free. Registration is required: Go to www. njmeadowlands.gov and click on “Events”.

For more information, call 201-460-4619 or email communications@njmeadowlands. gov.

• June Pontoon Boat Rides, recommended for ages 10 and up, will launch June 11, 17, 19, 23 and 25 at 5:30 p.m. each day from River Barge Park, 260 Outwater Lane, Carlstadt.

Advance registration and payment are required. Admission is $15. For registration forms, go to www.njmeadowlands. gov and click on “2015 River Tour Season.”

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And, in a church and Corps context, the Tulsa Citadel has an active brass band – something that Maurice, as a musician himself, had hoped to develop in Kearny – a multi-instrument Praise

and Worship Band, a “very active” Women’s Auxiliary and a Men’s Club which was recently feted as Men’s Club of the Year for the Region.

For Sherry, the move carries a personal resonance: She’ll be re-connecting to her roots. “I grew up in Bartlesville, a suburb of Tulsa, and my mom Linda is still there,” she said. And her sisters, Tina and Kim, are not far away, living in Hot Springs, Ark. Tina and her husband Jonathan have been active with the Salvation Army’s

Southern Territory since 1993, Sherry noted.

Maurice said the couple has “mixed emotions” about their imminent departure from Kearny which he characterized as “a wonderful community. It has good people who love and support the Salvation Army.”

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dinner (this year’s affair raised $12,000 in proceeds), the food pantry and on and on. “We were very blessed to have them,” he said.

Joann and Charles Dolan, for example, “have their finger on the heartbeat of the community” and always know where to go to provide a service or secure a needed item, he said. “I also want to thank our neighbor Laurence Mach for welcoming us our first day in Kearny and being always willing to help.”

Maurice also credited Kearny Mayor Alberto Santos “for being a big support to us.”

“Those are some of the people we will never forget,” he said. “Living and working in the Kearny community has been a very good experience for us and our daughter Elise, who is 6, has enjoyed attending kindergarten at Roosevelt School.”

Looking back over their two-year sojourn here, the couple said that one of the high points was the connection made with the local high school students through the anti-hunger Canstruction project that led to the students donating food to the Salvation Army pantry. “We hope that relationship will continue,” Maurice said.

Many of the people who applied for food from the pantry were immigrants from Central and South America, he said. “Many are on a waiting list for a green card and, since we have been here, we know of three from Central America who became U.S. citizens. A lot of the immigrants we have come into contact with are

living with family members who have figured out the ropes.”

Shelly and Maurice said they were also pleased with the community response to the Salvation Army-sponsored programs in English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction and a computer class for adults and senior citizens.

“Our biggest disappointment,” said Sherry, “was that we lost the $15,000 ESL grant that we had been getting from the Hudson County CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) program. But we are counting on our Division Headquarters and the community to ensure that the program will continue.”

A separate CDBG grant that subsidizes the pantry program has been renewed, she noted.

Nakrosis said the Moukouangalas will be missed.

“They truly loved being in Kearny and it will be sad to see them go,” she said. “Both did everything they could for the Salvation Army here.

They increased the amount of money we received from our kettle campaign, they worked very hard to get our food pantry going, particularly with their efforts to solicit donations of infant and baby products like diapers which are very expensive now, and the roof of our building has stopped leaking after they got a contractor to fix it.”

And Nakrosis added, “We’re looking forward to working with our new Corps Officers,” Lts. Hwang and Seoyoung Lim, the current leaders of the Montclair Citadel.

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Belleville’s Jacangelo wins Yogi Berra Best Teammate award Barbara Jacangelo has been through a lot in her young life. The Belleville High School senior has had to watch her older sister Tyler wage a battle against Hodgkin’s lymphoma. She has also battled back from a serious broken tibia she suffered during a volleyball match last September.

But through it all, Jacangelo has been the quintessential teammate for both the Belleville girls’ volleyball and softball teams.

“She was always willing to help those behind her try to get her position,” said Belleville head volleyball coach John Spina. “That says a lot about Barb. She’s a very good person to have as a role model.”

“I think it motivates others to play better,” Belleville head softball coach Chris Cantarella said. “The others see Barbara working hard and putting the time in, then they should work just as hard. She’s also pushing the others, always the first one to congratulate another, a pat on the back, a highfive. She truly cares about her team.”

When the Yogi Berra Museum was rounding up student/athletes for the Yogi Berra Best

Teammate Award, there was only one student from Belleville truly worthy of the honor – Barbara Jacangelo.

The award is given to the best student/athlete who exemplifies what Berra was to the Yankees, a great teammate and leader.

Jacangelo received her award at the Yogi Berra Museum last month.

“When I found out from Mr. (Tom) D’Elia (the Belleville athletic director), I said, ‘Are you serious?’” Jacangelo said. “I was so surprised.

I am a big Yankee fan and know all about Yogi Berra. I’m also a huge Derek Jeter fan, so it was a big thrill for me to go to the museum. I knew that Yogi Berra was the ultimate teammate.”

Jacangelo received her award at a reception at the Yogi Berra Museum in Little Falls. She had the chance to meet and talk with Lindsey Berra, the legendary Hall of Famer’s granddaughter and a columnist for MLB.com.

“It was so cool for me to be recognized as being the best teammate,” Jacangelo said. “I didn’t know you can get an see VIEW page

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Another NJIC crown to go with competitive spirit

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The Lyndhurst boys’ track team won the NJIC Liberty championship for a fifth straight year. Front row, from l., are Peter Guerriero, Chris Feurtado, Justin Smith, Isaiah Aviles, Stephen Covello and Chris Fodera. Middle row, from l., are Kane McDermott, Anthony Dell Aquila, Oluwayomi Olasehinde, Rocco Russomano, Chris Bekker and Marc Estevez. Back row, from l. are Zykeim Jenkins, Chris Barreto, William Hooper, Jordan Deabreu, Devin Yunis, Kevin Santos and Xavier Locke.

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or years, Lyndhurst High School has produced track and field teams – both on the boys’ and girls’ levels – that have produced championships galore, filling up the school’s trophy case.

This year is no different, as the Golden Bears captured their fifth consecutive NJICLiberty Division championship and were highly competitive on both the NJSIAA Group I and Bergen County meets.

“It’s an honor,” said Lyndhurst graduating senior Jessica Fallace. “So many people before us helped to make Lyndhurst into what’s become, a major program. People know

Lyndhurst and respect Lyndhurst. I have to make sure that I make Lyndhurst people proud and use that to my advantage.

You want to do your best because you’re running for Lyndhurst.”

Fallace, who won countless championships and competed in the Meet of Champions, will run for Sacred Heart in the fall.

She overcame a serious knee injury to recover in time to be a force on the track for the Golden Bears.

“It’s a great feeling to be back and healthy, even better than before,” Fallace said. “I guess I proved that I could overcome anything.”

Rukayat Olunlade never competed in any sport before coming to the United States

from her native Nigeria four years ago.

“When I came to this school, I noticed the track team and said, ‘Let me try this,’” Olunlade said. “I took up the shot put. It was just a round ball that you try to throw far. I got to be pretty good at it. I also got to meet a lot of people because of track. I made friends that I wouldn’t have had.”

Olunlade will attend Richard Stockton in the fall and will compete in track and field there.

On the boys’ side, several of the athletes will attend impressive schools in the fall.

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TRACK from a lot of life lessons,” said Rocco Russomano, who threw the javelin. “You surround yourself with good people and that’s an awesome feeling.”

Russomano was a threesport athlete at Lyndhurst, also competing in football and wrestling. He will attend the University of Oregon in the fall, majoring in business.

“I was always a fan of the Ducks and their crazy uniforms,” said Russomano, who will not compete in sports at Oregon. “It’s a great feeling to be able to go there.”

“It means the world to me to be part of this program,” said Kane McDermott, a solid distance runner. “I got to spend the last four years with my second family. I wouldn’t trade it for the world. Lyndhurst just produces good kids first and good track athletes after that. That’s what Coach (Tom) Shoebridge always says. It’s good to be a part of that.”

McDermott is headed to Florida State University to major in information technology.

He also will not compete in track and field in college.

William Hooper overcame Achilles tendinitis to become a factor in distance running down the stretch.

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The Lyndhurst girls’ track team won the NJIC Liberty Division crown. Front row, from l., are Amanda Hackett, Michelle Gigante, Jessica Fallace, Taylor Sanchez, Kelsie Kearns and Grace Cappiello. Middle row, from l., are Jenna Griswold, Mia Luna, Rukayat Olunlade, Ana Pimenta, Kristina DeRobertis and Amanda Fulcher. Back row, from l., are Alexis Gerbasio, Alyssa Capasso, Alessia Lombardi, Gabrielle Carrion, Cameron Halpern, Nosheena Kurui, Alyssa Robalino, Lindsay Cirne, Julie Cappiello and Alysha Ramos.

“I wanted to have the success that others had, but since I had the injury, I didn’t know if it was all possible,” Hooper said. “I couldn’t do anything and that was frustrating. The injury lingered on into the middle of the season, but I then started to get better and was able to qualify for the Group I meet.”

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Hooper is headed to Ramapo College, where he will continue his track career.

“There were all the good

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Stephen Covello is another distance runner who gave his all for the program for four years.

“It means a lot to me,” Covello said. “Coach Shoe always says that we should be a good person first. I definitely appreciated the opportunity I had to run here. A lot of others aren’t given the opportunity. I just try to do my best for the people who can’t do what I do. It was great to be able to carry on the tradition.

From cross country through to outdoor track, it really carried over. Winning the league meet means a lot.”

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For her entire high school career, Jacangelo was a fierce competitor on the volleyball team, eventually serving as the team’s libero, the most thankless position on the court.

“What set Barbara apart for me was that she was a very good listener,” Spina said. “She was always listening and paying attention to what I had to say and what I was teaching.

You get some athletes today who think that they can do it on their own. Barbara took it to the next step, took what she learned and put that thinking into action.”

Spina said that Jacangelo adapted well to the role of libero.

“It’s a tough, defensive position,” Spina said. “You didn’t have to be the most talented player, but you had to know where the ball was at all times.

You have to sacrifice yourself and Barbara did that. She understood where kids had to go to hit the ball. She was the first one to dive on the floor and she was always in the right spot.”

Spina was asked what trait stood out the most about Jacangelo.

“Her toughness more than anything,” Spina said.

The tough side of Jacangelo showed when the Buccaneers were playing in the prestigious Hackensack Tournament in September.

“She broke her tibia, but she didn’t want to go to the hospital,” Spina said. “She wanted to stay and play.”

Jacangelo didn’t think much of the injury.

“I said to (Coach) Spina that I think I’m done for today, but I’ll be back on Monday,” Jacangelo said. “I didn’t want to come out of the game. I didn’t know how bad it was. I don’t cry much, but this hurt so much that I cried. I knew I had to go to the hospital. It was the first game in four years that my Mom (Gina Marie) missed. The doctor said that I broke my leg and that he didn’t think I’d be back.”

Spina thought that he had lost Jacangelo for the season.

“I knew that there was no way she was coming back,” Spina said. “Sure enough, with about a week left to go in the season, there she was.”

“I took that as my motivation to come back,” Jacangelo said. “I was cleared to return less than a month later.”

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Spina said that a limited Jacangelo still had a major role with the Buccaneers, who went 21-8.

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“I like the toughness she carried in herself,” Spina said.

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Cantarella knew that the ankle injury might limit Jacangelo during softball season.

“She worked her way back to play volleyball, but she was still undergoing rehab for her ankle,” Cantarella said. “It affected the way she played. But she showed so much determination to make her way back. I think that motivated the others. They saw how hard she worked. A good teammate does that. She always wanted to do better. If she couldn’t be successful, she wanted her teammates to be successful.”

The Buccaneers went 18-8 in a huge rebound season.

“She’s just a great kid,” Cantarella said. “Barbara was always there, working hard. She always cares about her team.”

Jacangelo recalled a defining moment in her athletic career.

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Jacangelo is off to Neumann University in Ashton, Pa., to study athletic training.

“I will try out for the volleyball and softball teams there,” Jacangelo said.

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Negroni was always a fine soccer player growing up and loved playing the sport.

When she entered Queen of hen it comes to NaPeace High School almost four talie Negroni, it’s safe years ago, Negroni thought to say that soccer’s that she was simply play socloss was track and field’s gain.

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Queen of Peace senior track standout Natalie Negroni.

the speed, so why not try running. I knew I was fast.”

Just like that, the most prestigious and versatile performer in Queen of Peace track and field history was born.

Veteran head coach Nick Mazzolla always took a liking to hurdlers and decided upon seeing Negroni that she could be a good hurdler.

“The first thing he said to me was that I was a hurdler,” Negroni said.

“She was a natural,” Mazzolla said. “She was very coachable and was willing to learn.”

Negroni wasn’t exactly fluid the first time she jumped over a hurdle.

“My friends said that I looked like a leprechaun,” Negroni said.

Of course, at that time, it was jumping over a hurdle – like a single hurdle. The school had one hurdle, located right in the middle of the practice field, now called the Ralph Borgess Memorial Field.

But there was one hurdle for Negroni to jump over. So she did – over and over.

“She realized that her true love was track,” Mazzolla said.

“Her motivation and determination drove her.”

But back then, Negroni was a still a raw novice.

“I didn’t even know that there were county and state meets,” Negroni said. “And

now, here we are.”

Where we are is the end of a spectacular track and field career. Negroni graduated recently as the top point collector in the history of QP track and field, scoring more points than former Observer Athlete of the Year Janine Davis and superstar Kevin Momnohin.

She scored more than 835 points in dual track meets in her career.

Two weeks ago, Negroni won gold medals at the NJSIAA Non-Public B North state sectionals in the 100-meter hurdles, the 400-meter hurdles and the high jump.

Negroni won the 400-meter hurdles in 1:05.59, the 100-meter hurdles in 16.54 seconds and cleared 4 feet, 10 inches on the high jump. Three state sectional championships in one meet. Not a bad haul at all.

A week later, Negroni went to the overall Non-Public B state championships and collected more hardware, winning the 100-meter hurdles in 15.94 seconds and the 400-meter hurdles in 1:05.41 seconds.

She also finished seventh in the high jump.

Last Wednesday, Negroni made her fourth and final appearance at the NJSIAA Meet of Champions, where she continued next page

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with 5 gold medals in NJSIAA meets broke her own school records in both events, finishing 19th overall in the 400-meter hurdles and 33rd overall in the 100-meter hurdles.

For her efforts, Negroni has been selected as The Observer Athlete of the Week for the past week. She is the final honoree of the 2014-2015 scholastic sports year. The Observer will present the Male and Female Athletes of the Year in the coming weeks.

Mazzolla just admired Negroni’s perseverance.

“It’s pretty amazing,” Mazzolla said. “I’ve been coaching since 1980. I’ve had a lot of good athletes over the years. I also like to think I specialize in the hurdles. But

I had a lot of champions over the years. Natalie was truly special. She’s truly one of the top, if not the top. I think she had motivation to get better from within. She actually loves what she’s doing. She really enjoys it. Her love of the sport and her natural attributes carried her and made her one of the best hurdlers around.”

Mazzolla also loved the way Negroni got others involved.

“The other kids saw what she was doing and wanted to do the same,” Mazzolla said.

“We got kids who came out for the team who wouldn’t have otherwise. That’s a credit to her. You don’t get many like her in a lifetime.

She was definitely a find.

She’s an all-around good person. You wish you had kids like her that makes a difference on and off the track.

She’s truly a role model.”

Negroni was happy that she went out on top.

“It’s great,” Negroni said. “I won those meets in the past, but I was younger and didn’t appreciate it as much. I’m thankful I was able to run my race and win it. I’m usually very nervous before a race and usually don’t calm down until I’m on the line and the gun goes off.”

Negroni relayed a funny story about one of her first races.

“It was the state sectionals as a freshman,” Negroni said.

“I was really nervous and the track officials told us not to move. But I did the Sign of the Cross right before the race and was almost disqualified for moving.”

Negroni, who is Roman Catholic and takes her faith very seriously, said that she now does the Sign way before the start of the race, as well as saying her rosaries.

“It gives me a center and a focus to pray,” Negroni said.

“I always say a prayer before a race. I believe that God is a really big part of what I do and He has really helped me.”

Negroni is also a standout student. She graduated from Queen of Peace with a 4.90 grade point average out of a 5.0 standard and was No. 5

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in her class. She’s headed to Monmouth University in the fall to major in biology, with the hopes of one day going to medical school.

“I look forward to going to college and running,” Negroni said. “I’m excited for it. I always wanted to be a surgeon. I’ve done a lot over the last four years. It’s bittersweet that it’s coming to an end, but I’m looking forward to the next step. I never dreamed that all of this could happen. I never thought it was possible.”

All it took was that single hurdle sitting in the middle of a football practice field.

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However, when his grandfather died soon after, Philip inherited $1 million and, with this new-found independence, he enlisted as a second lieutenant in his uncle’s Army regiment: the 1st U.S. Dragoons, a then-fledgling cavalry unit at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, where Philip brought a billiards table for the officers’ recreational use.

Because the Army had no cavalry training manual, the then-U.S. Secretary of War Joel R. Poinsett in 1839 sent Philip – who spoke fluent French – and two other officers to France as observers at France’s famed Cavalry School.

But Philip, who, Styple said, “craved mortal combat,” was not content simply to watch; he wanted in on the action so he joined France’s Chasseurs d’Afrique Regiment as they fought the Arabs in Algiers and learned how to execute a classic cavalry charge: one hand grasping a gun, the other a sword, while holding the reins in his

teeth. When he returned to the U.S., Philip wrote a training manual held in high esteem but Poinsett took credit for it.

In 1841, Philip married Diana Bullitt, a woman of wealth, and the couple took up residence in a small Dutch cottage along the Newark-Belleville corridor and had a child. But the lure of the battlefield beckoned and, when the Mexican War broke out in 1846, Philip wangled a position on the staff of Gen. Winfield Scott and was assigned as captain of an essentially dormant military unit with raw troops and no budget.

He then traveled to Springfield, Ill., to consult with a lawyer named Abe Lincoln on how to go about outfitting the unit but ultimately ended up dipping into his inheritance to pay for uniforms and equipment for his troops, only to have the company snatched away by Scott as his personal escort.

And the government never reimbursed him for his expenses.

On Aug. 20, 1847, at the Battle of Churubusco, while pursuing Mexican troops in retreat, Philip was hit in his left elbow by a cannon discharge.

A fellow officer was similarly injured. Army surgeons concluded they needed to amputate and Philip offered to go first, a diary entry from his colleague noted. But the doctors found a way to save the other officer’s arm so Philip’s amputation may have been unnecessary.

While recuperating stateside, Philip was promoted to major and placed in charge of recruitment in New York’s infamous Five Points section. After nearly dying of smallpox, Philip resumed active military service and “this desire for combat caused strife at home,” Styple said, prompting his wife to leave him.

Now, Styple said, Philip “became a wanderer,” traveling the world in search of conflicts and adventure. Over the next decade or so, he battled Indians in California, fought in the Italian War – where he was the first American to be awarded the French Croix de Guerre – and saw action in the Crimea.

Back in the States, Philip – who had previously socialized with the American artists’ colony in Paris – purchased 100 acres of undeveloped land along part of what is now Belgrove Drive in Kearny and built a mansion, filling it with paintings by the Hudson River School artists.

In 1854, while attending a Paris ball for visiting Americans where he was asked to wear his military uniform, he was introduced to the daughter of Hugh Maxwell, the ex-Collector for the Port of New York. So captivated was she, Agnes, that she swooned at the sight of Philip and the couple quickly became an item – much distressing her parents, since Philip was still a married man and Diana refused see GENERAL page

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Newark and serves the county Initially, the mayor said, “we by sitting on the Juvenile weren’t convinced but he met Committee and as an Election the burden of convincing us.” Board judge and she’s also a Santos characterized the Democratic County Commitprogram – which has been tee member. sanctioned by town ordinance East Newark’s outstanding – as “a grass roots group of senior, Margaret Jamiolkoski, trained, concerned local resiretired from the county Regisdents who are implementing ter’s Office in favor of serving town policy.” Since they unthe borough’s senior residents dertook the job, “the numbers as director of the East Newark of feral cats are down treSenior Center where, DeGise mendously and overall, all the said, “the time she spends comments I’ve gotten about with the senior residents, the the program are positive.” care she provides and the Harrison’s outstanding amount of support and assenior was Maria Vila, presisistance she offers fare exceed dent of the town’s Board of any “job description.” JamiEducation, who has a long list olkoski has also worked for of awards and service organithe disabled and advocated for zations on her resume. DeGise the needs of children. said that while Vila has served The other honorees were: many constituencies, “it is the Phyllis DiPillo of Secaucus senior residents of Harrison (also chosen Hudson County who reside in her heart.”

Outstanding Senior Resident), Tri-lingual in English, Span- is a combination “social workish and Portuguese, Vila was er, personal shopper, gourmet feted last March when the chef and sunshine lady” at the Ambassador of Spain came to Kroll Heights Senior Site. the U.S. to present her with a Dr. Irena Bereznaya of Jersilver medal of honor in recog- sey City is a researcher in the nition of her contributions to field of artificial intelligence, the town’s diverse community. liaison for her Russian neighAside from her service to bors and advocate for seniors the schools, Vila is a North of all nationalities.

Hudson Community Action Grace Scianandre of Hobocommissioner, executive ken aided immigrants with secretary for the Harrison government paperwork during Business District, protocol World War II and, as a teen, secretary for Partido Popular helped out in the government in the U.S., assists immigrant rationing center. She’s known families with information on as the volunteer “neighborjobs, apartments, health care hood baby sitter” in Hoboken. and education, secretary of the John Ormsby of Bayonne is Heritage Festival Ball, advisor an active volunteer with St. to the Peruvian Community Mary’s Parish, Bayonne HosOrganization and IberoAmer- pital, the Bayonne St. Patrick’s SENIORS from

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Veronica Barreto of West New York is a volunteer seamstress and spends much of her time repairing clothes for seniors. She also volunteers in Hudson Hall.

Leona M. Nersesian of Weehawken is president of the Library Board and has been an active volunteer for the Red Cross, Heart Association, Weehawken’s Women’s Club and Elks Woman’s Guild. She also organizes recreational events and educational programs for local seniors.

Photo courtesy Hudson County Executive’s Office Eleanor Buttle Mueller of Maria Vila of Harrison expresses her thanks as Mayor James Fife prepares to Guttenberg has roots in town present plaque on behalf of the county. that date back to the 1800s Day Parade Committee and tenant meetings, queen of the and has been recognized as a veterans. He was named grand cake sales and organizer of “Guttenberg Woman of Hismarshal of the 1999 Bayonne holiday parties. tory.” She volunteered for St. Memorial Day Parade.

Maria J. Martinez of Union Joseph’s Home for the Blind Elizabeth Hock of North City “created a better life for in Jersey City and Covenant Bergen is recognized as CulUnion City residents of all House in New York and can lum Tower’s party planner, ages,” DeGise said, working also be found at the bedside of hosting bingo, coordinating for the Board of Education and ailing neighbors.

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GENERAL from to give him a divorce.

Riding his horse in New Jersey, Philip was thrown and “he gets busted up pretty badly,” Styple said, and, “Agnes ran away to nurse him back to health.” The couple’s mutual infatuation “became the scandal of the century,” he said, and they fled to Paris in April 1856. The following year, Diana agreed to the divorce in New York, conditioned on Philip not re-marrying. Philip and Agnes got around that caveat by sailing across the

Hudson to Jersey City where they were wed.

But the taint of the scandal lingered to the extent that when the Civil War erupted, Philip’s efforts to get a commission in the Union Army were squelched by New York’s powerbrokers … until nowPresident Lincoln, recognizing his combat-tested experience, put Philip – as a brigadier general – in command of a New Jersey regiment which he led in several battles during the Northern Virginia Peninsula Campaign.

On Sept. 1, 1862, Philip led

the 1st Dragoons through a downpour in support of Federal forces fleeing the Confederacy’s Stonewall Jackson at Chantilly in Fairfax County, Va., into a line of blue which, unfortunately, turned out to be members of a Georgia regiment disguised in Union uniforms. He tried to escape but was shot in the spine and killed.

Five days later, Philip was laid to rest in the family vault at Trinity Church in New York.

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Two years later, an equestrian statue of Philip on his mount was dedicated at the gravesite.

Among Philip’s great-grandchildren in the audience last Monday was Anne Kennard, a Point Pleasant resident, who remembers being in Kearny when a bust of the general was

presented to the town. She was 6 at the time.

Maury Mangan, another great-granddaughter, recalls that the general “was presented to me by my family as a great heritage and we had a responsibility to live up to that somehow.”

Mayor Alberto Santos noted that the Town of Kearny’s Memorial Day parade forms up along Veterans Row on Belgrove Drive – not far from where Philip’s mansion (known as the Belle Grove) once stood: “All of us are heirs to the general,” he said.

EAST RUTHERFORD – This year’s State Fair Meadowlands will feature more than 50 food vendors offering endless treats from Philly cheesesteaks to deep-fried Pop Tarts to cotton candy and more.

The fair, outside MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, kicks off June 19 and runs through July 5, with 150-plus rides and attractions.

Kids will want to check out the bulk candy store, an oldfashioned candy-by-the-pound tent that even has koshercertified candy. Ice cream fans will love The Ice Cream Mill, a traditional ice creamery, with its famous peanut butter and jelly sundae. To cool down, fairgoers can try out fruit smoothies, root beer floats, old-fashioned soda and homemade lemonade.

There will also be plenty of entertainment, free with an entry ticket, at this year’s fair.

The lineup includes Lipizzaner Stallions and Horses of the World Show, the Great American Thrill Show, an open-air performance of daredevil acrobats and aerialists, racing pigs and several live concerts.

Fairgoers can also check out an educational petting zoo and hypnotist Steve Bayner will perform his act. Celebrate New Jersey pride at the NJ

Hall of Fame Mobile Museum, which contains educational exhibits about famous New Jerseyans. Fans of the Lizard Lick Towing reality show can meet Ron, Amy, Krazy Earl, Cousin Johnny and Big Juicy.

The gang will hold a meet and greet June 24-28, with times listed at www.njfair.com.

Among the more than 150 rides are the sky ride, which provides sky-high views of the fair, from one end of the midway to the other, with breathtaking views of Manhattan.

For Batman fans, the Batcopter will be back, providing rides with panoramic views of the fair in the original helicopter from the 1966 TV series.

Fair hours are Monday through Thursday, 6 p.m. to midnight; Fridays, 6 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Saturdays, 2 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m. to midnight. On opening Dollar Night, June 19, the fair is open 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. On Friday, July 3, the fair is open 2 p.m. to 1 a.m.; on Saturday, July 4, 2 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Parking is free Monday through Wednesday, and $5 Thursdays through Sundays.

Opening night, parking is just $2. The fair will again offer free shuttle buses from/ to Secaucus Junction. Visit www.njfair.com for additional details.

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Pummelled by rainstorm: NPD Toppled tree limbs, several brought down by a drenching storm, caused havoc in the township recently.

Nutley PD reported four such incidents that happened over two days within the past week.

Three occurred on May 31, police said.

In the first incident, officers were sent to a Warren St. location on a report of a tree branch falling on a parked unoccupied vehicle. During the rainstorm, a large branch crashed through the rear window, shattering it, and damaging the roof.

Next, police said, a large tree limb outside the Nutley Public Library broke off during the storm and fell onto the foot path. In the process, it took down a live electric wire and crushed a hand rail on the path.

Police set up barriers to block off the area and PSE&G, along with Shade Tree personnel, were alerted.

The next episode, which took place at the corner of Woodland Ave. and Race St., again involved a downed tree limb and overhead wires. Upon arrival, officers observed a large tree limb, having pulled down a nonelectric holding cable attached to a telephone pole, which snapped in the process. PSE&G secured the pole and a Shade Tree crew removed the branch.

Then, on June 2, police responded to a Centre St. location where they found a large tree limb lying across the eastbound lane of the street. Police said the branch fell between two vehicles but had not caused any visible damage to either vehicle.

Emergency responders cleared the debris.

••• Between May 30 and June 5, Nutley PD responded to 25 motor vehicle accidents, 38 medical calls and 15 disputes/ suspicious incidents, plus the

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Renata Puntolillo Renata Puntolillo (nee Dulinskas), 67, died on June 5 at her home in North Arlington.

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Cremation will follow in Rosedale Crematory, Orange.

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Renata was born in Germany and immigrated to this country at the age of 2.

She lived in Harrison before moving to Kearny where she attended elementary school and high school. She lived in North Arlington for the past 36 years. Mrs. Puntolillo was a legal secretary at the law offices of Gillespie, Gillespie and Jablonski in Kearny for 30 years before retiring in October of 2013.

Renata is survived by her son Anthony Puntolillo and

police discovered Michele Iannitelli, 36, of Belleville, was wanted on a warrant from May 30 Hoboken. After being checked A motor vehicle stop conducted on North Road resulted by EMS and declining further in the arrest of Adriano Roman, medical attention, Iannitelli posted bail on the warrant and 26, of Newark, on charges of DWI, speeding, careless driving, was released pending a Hoboken Municipal Court appearfailure to wear a seatbelt and ance. refusal to take an Alcotest.

••• ••• A motorist told police that Bloomfield Ave. residents as they were traveling north on reported a burglary and theft of Bloomfield Ave., they noticed a 13-inch Silver Apple Macbook a foul ball hit from a nearby Air laptop, taken from a dinbaseball field coming in their ing room table in their home. direction. They tried to avoid Police said they found no sign being hit but the ball struck of forced entry and nothing else the windshield on the driver’s disturbed or removed. side. No injury to the driver was reported.

June 1 A Wayne Place resident May 31 reported that their home was A patrol unit traveling on being used as part of a scam for people wanting to rent the Hancox Ave. spotted someone home after a prospective tenant who appeared to be in need of assistance in Flora Louden Park. showed up, unannounced, on After talking to the individual, the strength of an email from a following:

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She was predeceased by her husband Ronald A. Puntolillo, a retired lieuten-

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The loving family of the late Emmett Ball (June 17, 2014) and his cherished wife, the late Mary (November 27, 2014) want to express our sincere gratitude for the overwhelming support and consolation we received. Now that it is coming upon the first anniversary of Emmett’s death we need to publicly acknowledge how much all the cards, lovely words, hugs and kisses and so many other gestures meant to us. A special thanks to Mark Wiggins, Jeff Macanka and Buddy Tomeo from Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home and our loyal customers and friends at Lee’s Florist. Also we need to acknowledge our dear friend Fr. Robert Pachana. He died soon after presiding over both funerals. May they all Rest in Peace.

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June 2 A Kingsland Ave. resident received a hand-written letter from someone expressing interest in buying their home “as is” with a quick real estate closing. Police said the letter, which listed a name and phone number as contact information, was a fraud. Police said the contact number was no longer in service and there was no return address on the envelope.

June 3 An Ackerman St. resident reported that his vehicle has been damaged repeatedly by an unknown vandal. Police observed many scratches, likely done by a sharp knife, all over the car, along with several dings on the body of the car and on the windshield.

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KEARNY 3rd fl. 1 ½ BR’s. $600/month + Utilities. 1 ½ months security. Avl. Now. (201) 991-5731.

KEArNY KEARNY Newly renovated, hardwood floors. Laundry onsite.

HT/HW included.

2 BR start at $985.

1 BR start at $825.

Jr. 1 BR start at $750.

(201) 289-7096 KEARNY ELM COURT Kearny's Best Kept Secret 732 Elm St 1 BR fr $850. NYC Commuter Bldg Call Alan 201-955-4334 or PJ 973-992-1555 ext 1 Affiliated Mgmt

KEARNY 2 Bedrooms, 2nd fl., a block from Kearny Ave. $1,200/month + utilities. No smoking.

No pets. Avl. August 2nd. (201) 637-3544.

KEARNY 610 Devon St., Completely remodeled 3 bedroom, 2 bath apt. 11ft. ceiling, hardwood floors throughout.

Laundry room, basement storage, backyard, sub-zero appliances.

C/A. included. $2500/month security, 1 month separate utilities.

Available July 1st.

(201) 213-4409

KEARNY Updated 2nd floor apartment. EIK, 3 BR’s, bathroom, LR. Washer dryer hook-up.

HT/HW NOT included.

Available July 1st. No pets.

Call 201.341.6757.

KEARNY Modern Studio apt 1 BR. $1,000/month. 1 1/2 months security.

Utilities included. No pets. Available now.

(973) 986-6456.

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

hOUSE FOR RENT

KEARNY 1st floor, 2 bedrooms. $1200/month. 1 month security. Utilities not included. No pets. No smoking.

Available July 1st.

(973)704-4186

N.ARLINGTON 5 room Modern apt. C/A, 1 car Parking. No pets. $1,800/month + utilities. 2200sq.ft. Call Al (973) 284-0904

KEARNY Big Family House 4-5 BR’s, 2 Baths, DR, LR, Kitchen, TV Room, $2,200/month + security. Avl. July 1st.

(201) 736-9533.

KEARNY 3rd floor, 3 rooms. $900 + utilities.

No Pets, No Smoking on premises. 1 Month Security, and proof of Income (4 weeks).

Available July 1. Call 201-842-0981

KEARNY 1st fl. 2 BR, Bathroom good condition, Kitchen. $1,050/month.

1 month security. No pets. Avl. July 3rd.

(862) 944-4685.

KEARNY 1st fl. Big 1 BR & Kitchen. LR, Bath, Near schools & Transportation. 1 1/2 months security.

Utilities not included. Use of Yard.

Avl. Immediately.

(201) 991-3366 (201) 955-2662.

KEARNY Beautiful. 2 BR, apt. LR, DR. No pets. $1,150/month + 1 month security.

Available Now. (201) 246-8784 (201) 401-2245.

KEARNY Newly Renovated. 1st fl. 2 BR’s, LR, Kitchen. $1,200/month. Utilities separate. 1 ½ months security. Avl. July 1st.

References.

(201)997-3402 (201) 889-6258.

KEARNY 10 Radley St. 2nd fl. 1 BR, LR, DR, kitchen, Small office, Bath. $1,100/month + 1 1/2 months security. No pets. W/D hook-up Shown by apt. only.

Call 201-955-9546.

KEARNY Newly Renovated. 3 rooms.

LR, DR, Kitchen.

Utilities not included.

On Main St. Near transportation & Schools. Avl. Now. (201) 991-3366 (201) 955-2662.

lYNDHUrSt KEARNY 3 bedroom apt. 1st floor, kitchen and bathroom. Access to backyard. Heat included.

(201) 376-3184

KEARNY Modern 3 BR, LR, DR, New Oak floors, Dishwasher.

W/D Hook-up. Close to High school. $1,500/month.

(201) 362-5423.

KEARNY 1 BR Apt. Located 1 block from City hall. H/W floors.

HT/HW included. $975/month. 1 month security. No pets. For more Info. Call Carlos 201-306-2994.

To place an ad call: 201-991-1600 classified@theobserver.com

LYNDHURST 1 bedroom apartment in 2 family. $1000/month.

1 month security. Heat included. No smoking.

No pets.

(201) 933-3676.

N. ArliNgtoN N.ARLINGTON 1 & 2 BR’s. HT/HW included.

Parking space. No pets. (201) 342- 2206.

N.ARLINGTON Newer 2 family 2nd fl.

2 BR, EIK, Large LR, DR, & Bath. Private parking.

Close to public Transportation & Shopping. No pets. $1,300/month + Utilities. 1 1/2 months security. Avl. Now. (201) 998-2517.

N.ARLINGTON Lovely 4 room apt.

2 large BR’s H/W floors. W/D Hook-up.

Off street parking. $1195/month.

(908) 310-9068.

BUSINESS FOR RENT $$ For Rent $$ 3 Bays Auto Repair Shop in Kearny, NJ Very Busy Intersection.

(201) 998-1882.

FURNIShED ROOM FOR RENT KEARNY Large Bright room, peaceful & quiet, private sink & refrigerate, clean bedding supplied weekly close to stores & transportation.

Positively no smoking, gentleman preferred.

Single occupancy.

Good credit needed. 4 weeks security required. $140/week.

(973) 830-7498.

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Party Hall For Rent • Affordable • A/C • Nice Setting 201-889-6677 201-572-1839

PETS FOR SALE Basset Hound Puppies (8 weeks old) are looking for a loving home! 1 male & 2 Females Available.

Call (201) 998-0434.

ROOM FOR RENT E.NEWARK Room for rent. Male preferred.

All utilities included.

Available Now. (973) 868-7999.

STORE FOR RENT Store/Office on ridge Rd. W/parking.

800sq.ft./up 800sq.ft. basement. Excellent building and Exposure. $1,300/month. See anytime. Avl. 7/1.

201-280-7483.

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KEARNY 1 FAMILY HOUSE, 7 ROOMS + LAUNDRY ROOM, CLOSE TO SCHOOLS & TRANSPORTATION 551-482-0999.

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EMPLOYMENT/ hELP WANTED

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$$ Now Hiring! $$

Licensed Hair Dresser & nail technician needed for salon in Harrison & Kearny. Competitive pay. Please call (908) 675-6669.

Property inspectors FT/PT in your area.

Free training provided. msangelabove@ comcast.net

(732)766-4425 ask for Mel

Stewart’s Root Beer Now Hiring for season Cooks, Waitress & Waiter Apply in person, 938 Passaic Ave. Kearny.

(201) 998‐0600

pT job Lyndhurst Housekeeping/ Cooking.

Tuesday and or Friday. 2-4:30pm as needed. Must have car (201) 372-1168

Looking for drivers and helpers w/moving experience.

Livingston area.

Call 973-255-0621.

VAN OTR Drivers Earn up to $55,000 ANNUALLY! Lots of Miles, Great Pay, New Trucks! Also offering Paid Vacation, Great Home Time!

Call 888-542-5073.

Now hiring and busboy.

Must have experience.

Must speak English and Spanish.

Call 551-580-2244 Positions available immediately.

Dishwasher, Bus Boy, & Server, WANTED Tues-Sun North Arlington 201-997-8778.

Shampoo assistant wanted at busy Lyndhurst Salon 2 days a week. Please 201-933-5233.

Driver wanted Must clean driving record.

Reliable.

(201)246-8000 EMPLOYMENT/ hELP WANTED

Part Time Help Clerical. Chemical Company in South Kearny seeks part time office help. May eventually be Full Time. Computer experience necessary.

Fax resume to 973 589 8444 or e-mail joan@metrochem.com

Currently hiring Compounding Pharmacy Sales or prior Pharmaceutical Sales Experience with a Network of doctors.

Highly competitive commission. Please email your resume to PharmaceuticalReps@ lmfmarketing.com to set up an interview.

NOW HIRING! Dry Cleaner seeks people to grow with our business- various positions. Clerks & production. Apply in person preferred.

711 RT 17 Carlstadt, NJ 07072 Call/Text: 201-978-7638.

Se Habla Espanol.

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Developer and Builder located in Newark NJ is looking for highly motivated person with experience in construction to be a foreman in construction sites. Must have driver’s license and general knowledge of all construction trades. FT position. Salary based on experience and skills.

Call (973) 491-9494 to schedule an interview. If resume is available, please e-mail it to info@mmdevelopmentllc.com or fax at (973) 491-2662.

CLASSIFIEDS EMPLOYMENT/ hELP WANTED

Help Wanted for Busy Deli Part Time or Full Time.

Days - Evenings Week Ends Apply in person D&F Deli 396 Davis Avenue, Kearny.

Service Advisor Very busy truck dealership seeking a reliable self motivated individual with good communication skills.

Must have previous service advisor experience, computer skills, ADP system preferred, invoicing and vehicle knowledge.

Email resume to pezjo@aol.com.

Accountant (Kearny, NJ) Design & maintain accounting system; perform budgeting, profit/loss protection, cost & acquisition analysis, prep all tax filings, etc. Master deg in Accounting.

Send resume to HR Dept, Metal Green Recycling Industries, 993 Belleville Turnpike Kearny, NJ 07032

AUTO DETAILING

Auto Detailing by Andrew (Lyndhurst).

Perfection for half the cost. $90 & Up. Call or text (862) 754-0007.

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CLEANING SERVICES

Annie’s Cleaning Service Homes, offices. Move in-out cleaning.

Gift Certificates Avail.

Excellent references 973-667-6739 862-210-0681

CLEANING SERVICES

hANDYMAN SERVICES

Couple from Poland will clean houses, apartment, offices.

References.

Painting, Sheetrock, Plastering, Odd Jobs, Flooring, Windows and Doors. Replace window screens.

Power washing.

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Polish Cleaning lady make your house beautiful & shinny!

(201) 456-8532.

Vivia's House Cleaning Service

good references, punctual, responsible, and thorough. If interested please call

(201) 888-5417

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES Martinez Construction • Roofing • Chimneys • Basement •Gutter • Masonry • Chimney & Roof Leak Work Exterior and Interior

(201) 952-0076

Lic # 13VH06939900

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ELECTRICAL SERVICES 25 years experience Twin Electric Quality Work. Good affordable prices.

Senior discounts.

Fully Insured. Bonded.

Lic.#16158 (973) 715-4150 (201) 562-5985

hANDYMAN SERVICES

Bob & Sons Handyman.

We do all types of work.

(201) 931-3478.

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

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hEATING & COOLING

P & M Mechanical LLC Heating/AC Service, Maintenance & Replacements Fully Insured Free Estimates (201) 686-1269 Boilers & Water Heaters

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FENIELLO CONTRACTING LLC.

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

Quality work Fair prices Fully insured.

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FM property Home Repairs & Improvements • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Doors • Floors • Windows • Painting • Decks All types of repairs

Lic. # 13VH05674000 Fully Insured

201-428-7160 G & R Builders Roofing, Siding, Windows/Doors, Decks, Painting, Tiles & Masonry, Sheet Rock. All types of Carpentry.

Lic. #13VH02536200 Free Estimates 20% Senior Citizen Discounts

(201) 893-0656

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Complete Home Improvements •Kitchens •Bathrooms •Decks •Replacement windows •Siding •Additions Lic.#13VH03156600 FREE Estimates Fully Insured!

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Ceramic Tile Repairs • Walls & Floors • Big & Small • Regrouting • Caulking • Repair soap dishes • Tile Floors.

Free Est. Fully Ins.

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Landscaping Weekly maintenance • Busch Trimming • CleanUps • Design For free estimates call (201)998-1262

To place an ad call: 201-991-1600 classified@theobserver.com MOVING SERVICES

J.R. Trucking

Moving & Delivery Service Inc. We can save you time and money.

Commercial & Residential Moving.

Free Estimate.

Call Will (973)477-1848

PAINTING & DECORATING

An American Contractor Decks Clean & Refinished. power Washing.

Senior Discounts.

William J. McGuire.

(201) 955-2520.

Kevin’s Home Improvements

Spring clean-ups, mowing, Hedge Trim, Mulch, Flower planting & more.Reasonable Rates.

Sr. discounts available

Painting, Plastering, Sheet rocking, Wall papering & Much More. Very neat & Clean. No money down. Fully insured Senior Discounts.

201-565-6393.

Brookdale Tree Service

painting & Decorating Andreas painting

Affordable & Simple Landscaping

Dave 201-286-7224

Expert tree & Shrub Care • Spraying • Fertilizing • Stump Grinding State Licensed.

Fully Insured.

Since 1973

Professional HousePainter 165. Interior & Exterior Printing - Plastering - Taping Free Estimates

(201) 997-0706

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MARIO ESpOSITO LANDSCApING LLC Spring Clean-Up Lawn maintenance Top Soil • Mulch • Snow Removal Free Estimates (201)438-3991

MASONRY SERVICES Giuliano Turano Retaining Walls, Brick, Block, Stone Work, Patio, Roof, Siding. Handyman & All type of Masonry Work. Free Estimates. Fully Insured. 30 years Experience (973) 803-0556.

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PLUMBING & hEATING Courageous Plumbing HVAC LLC LIC. # 11103 • Plumbing • Heating • Cooling • Sewer Drain Cleaning • Hot Air Furnaces • Air Conditioning • Video Sewer Inspections $50 off when mention this ad.

(201) 206-4845

JOSEpH V. FERRIERO plumbing & Heating Kitchen and bath remodeling.

Carpentry. Fully Ins. Free Est. Lic# 165 (201)637-1775

ROOFING SERVICES N&J REMODELERS

Roofing + Siding Specialist. Windows, Doors, Decks, Kitchen/ Baths. Complete Home Renovation. Quality workmanship. All work guaranteed. Free Estimate. Fully insured

Nick (201)997-7657

RUBBISh REMOVAL A1 affordable Rubbish Removal

Attics, Basements, Yard Cleaning.

We Haul or You Can Rent 10-15 Cubic Yard Containers.

We Accept Visa/MasterCard

(201) 998-1262.

SAL pOLIZZOTTO Painting, Decorating interior, exterior, Paper Hanging, ceiling. Full Installation, General Repairs. Over 14 years experience.

FREE ESTIMATE

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ANDRIELLO CLEANOUTS

Spring Removal, Yards, Garages, Basements, Attics, Real Estate, Rubbish Removal/ Demolition Lic.13VH04443200

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PLUMBING & hEATING

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Lic#11789 Plumbing & Sewer Cleaning.

15% Senior Discount.

No job to small.

(732) 803-6510.

SCREEN REPAIRS Danny The Screen Man Repair screens and replace glass windows.

(201) 303-3930 (973) 743-8574.

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Gifted Healer and Spiritual Doctor Isabella. Helps with all problems of life. Call now for spiritual help.

(862) 215-2716.

Sandra’s Sweet & Savories Bake Sale 295 Main St. Belleville, NJ Saturday June 13th 7:30am-2:00pm.

Need low Modification? Now in Harrison, Call us now for appointment.

A&A Relief (973) 508- 7780.

We Speak Spanish.

Nurse Aid looking to take care of elderly people. FT/PT. Good References & Experience. Call Nilza (201) 628-6445.

English, Portuguese, Spanish.

TREE SERVICE Brookdale Tree Service

Expert Tree & Shrub Care. All work owner supervised.

Licensed & Insured.

(973) 338-9284.

TUTORING SERVICES Language Tutor Available N.J. Certified. Masters Degree. 25 years teaching experience.

Spanish & ESL. (201) 951-3512.

WANTED TO BUY

Cash 4 Junk Cars $201-428-0441 No Keys, No title, No problem.

Free Towing!

Estates Bought & Sold Fine Furniture Antiques, Accessories, Gold & Silver.

Cash Paid (201)920-8875

CLASSIFIEDS GARAGE SALE

GARAGE SALE For sale Mechanical & Electrical tools and others. Sat. June 13th & Sun, 14th. 10am4pm. 112 Beaumont Pl. N.Newark.

HUGE Yard Sale fundraiser: Over 15 families!

Saturday, June 13th from 8am to noon at 57 Hillcrest Road in Kearny.

There will be something for everyone, with furniture, household items, appliances, baby items, clothing for adults and children, as well as lots of toys and books. Clothing special: Fill our bag for $5.00!

Misc items. Old and new items. Furniture.

Baby shower centerpieces.

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Clothing, Toys, Furniture, Housewares, Bicycles, Books.

ITEM FOR SALE Electric Dryer, Rod Iron Chandelier, Twin mattress & Box spring, Coffee table & 2 end tables, Dress - mother of the bride size 8/9.

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Essex volunteer award won by Lindenbaum Isaak Lindenbaum of Nutley was recently presented with a Nancy and Robert Eskow NCJW/Essex Volunteer Award, bestowed to select graduating high school seniors from Essex County who have shown a commitment and dedication to making life better for others locally or globally.

Lindenbaum, a senior at Nutley High School and member of the National Honor Society, the Latin Honor Society, and the high school varsity basketball and baseball teams, has shown his desire to make an impact on other people’s lives for the better.

Because of his passion for sports, he started SEEK (Sports Equipment Encourage Kids), a program that collects gently used sports equipment and donates the equipment to those children whose families cannot afford it.

In addition, Lindenbaum participates in the CHAMP mentoring program at the John H. Walker Middle School. He has played a huge role in his men-

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TRACK from able to do all of this,” said Bekker, the league champion in the shot put and the discus and competed in the NJSIAA Group I championships. “I’ve been doing this since I was a freshman. I’ve watched the team change, but we keep winning. I can see how much this means to everyone. I felt as a team we learned a lot and kept getting better.”

Guerriero is a sprinter. He’s also the quarterback on the football team.

“It’s a great honor,” Guerriero said. “This is my first year running track. I wanted to compete in something and this keeps me in great shape for

Isaak Lindenbaum accepts the Nancy and Robert Eskow NCJW/Essex Volunteer Award from Linda Jacobs, co-chair of the Eskow Volunteer Award Committee (l.), and Nancy Eskow (r.) of Livingston.

tee’s life by giving him support through difficult life events.

“Helping people requires initiative,” says Lindenbaum.

“It requires someone who has the drive and willingness to put others before him, but it is not hard. Over the course of my experience helping others I have found this to be true.”

Winners of the Nancy and Robert Eskow Volunteer Award reflect the mission and values

of NCJW/Essex through their commitment and dedication to community service projects and advocacy experienced during their high school careers. In recognition of his exemplary contribution, Lindenbaum received a $500 scholarship and an award certificate from NCJW/Essex. In the fall he will be attending the University of Maryland as a College Park Scholar.

football. But I got to like it. At first, I thought I’d be a little bit shaky at it, but I turned out to be pretty good from the start.”

Guerriero went all the way to the Meet of Champions, which is not bad for a novice.

Needless to say, Shoebridge is ecstatic about the way this season turned out.

“I’m very proud,” Shoebridge said. “We graduated a lot of seniors from last year and I thought we might have to go through some rebuilding pains.

But basically, what we were doing was reloading. We were undefeated in the league and won the league meet for the fifth straight year. That’s unprecedented. They all worked hard at getting better and I’m

very proud of them for it.”

Shoebridge said that the athletes all realized the importance of the winning tradition.

“The kids know what we stand for,” Shoebridge said.

“On the back of our sweatshirts, it said, ‘Pride and Tradition Never Graduates.’ I love what that represents.”

Shoebridge went on to thank his assistant coaches.

“I have a great coaching staff who takes the time to coach individuals,” Shoebridge said.

“They all do a great job and take what they do very seriously. We have a saying that if it’s one of us, it’s all of us. That says it all. I love these kids.

They respect what they do and they do a great job.”

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Harrison sailor based in Spain A 2012 Harrison High School alum and Harrison native is serving on the U.S.S. Donald Cook, living and working at a Naval base in Rota, Spain.

Fireman Lukas Struszczyk is an electrician’s mate on the Rota, Spain-based ship. Rota is located near the Strait of Gibraltar, the entryway into the Mediterranean Sea from the Atlantic Ocean.

“I’m an electrician,” Struszcyk said. “There aren’t even a lot of us in the civilian world.

Working on de-energized circuits is my favorite part of the job.”

The U.S.S. Donald Cook is 505-feet long, almost the length of two football fields. The ship is 66 feet wide and weighs more than 9,200 tons. Twin gas-turbine engines can push the ship through the water at more than 30 mph.

The U.S.S. Donald Cook is an Arleigh Burke-class guidedmissile destroyer that has been outfitted with an Aegis ballistic missiledefense capability that enables the crew to conduct long-range surveillance, tracking and engagement of short- and medium-range ballistic missiles. Only 15 other destroyers in the Navy have been outfitted with the Aegis BMD system.

As a sailor with numerous responsibilities, Struszczyk said he is learning about himself as a leader, sailor and a person.

“I’ve learned more self-discipline and am improving my organizational and leadership skills,” Struszczyk said.

The U.S.S. Donald Cook was commissioned in 1998 and is named in honor of U.S. Marine Corps officer and Medal of Honor recipient Donald Cook, a Vietnam

for European allies.

“Our Navy presence has to be where it matters and we have to be there when it matters. I am so proud and amazed by the knowledge Cook sailors display and the work they do every day,” said Commander Charles E. Hampton, the ship’s commanding officer.

Lukas Struszczyk “Their professionalism, prisoner of war who died motivation and commitin captivity. ment to the Navy are With approximately 30 genuinely inspiring.” officers and 250 enlisted In addition to missile personnel comprising defense, the forwardthe ship’s company, jobs deployed, BMD-capable are highly varied which destroyers conduct a keeps the ship mission myriad of tasks that ready — this includes include the full range of everything from washmaritime security operaing dishes and preparing tions, bilateral and multimeals to handling weap- lateral training exercises, onry and maintaining the and NATO operations propulsion system. and deployments.

Struszczyk also said Destroyers are one of he is proud of the work the most versatile ships. he is doing as part of the Fast, maneuverable, and Cook’s crew, protecting technically advanced, America on the world’s they provide the reoceans. quired war-fighting ca“Port visits are my pabilities and operational favorite part,” Struszczyk flexibility to execute said. “I’ve been to about multi-mission evolutions 10 different countries.” such as surface warfare, Assigned to the U.S. anti-submarine warfare 6th Fleet, U.S.S. Donand anti-air warfare. ald Cook sailors are on U.S.S. Donald Cook can watch throughout the operate independently European region and or as part of carrier are important assets strike groups, surface supporting President action groups, amphibiBarack Obama’s Euroous ready groups, and pean Phased Adaptive underway replenishment Approach to enhance the groups. security of that area of As a member of one the world from ballistic- of the U.S. Navy’s most missile threats originatversatile combat ships, ing in the Middle East.

Struszczyk and other In addition to U.S.S. U.S.S. Donald Cook sailDonald Cook, two other ors know they are part BMD capable ships are of a forward-deployed forward deployed in naval forces team that Rota: U.S.S. Porter and is heavily relied upon to U.S.S. Ross. A fourth, help protect and defend U.S.S. Carney, will arrive America on the world’s in the fall. Having four oceans. destroyers based in Rota “I feel proud in knowgives the U.S. 6th Fleet ing that my job is imporflexibility to send these tant,” Struszczyk said. ships to a variety of loca- “Just from doing it, I’m tions for a range of missupporting the mission. sions, while at the same Every person plays their time providing a large part.” umbrella of protection – U.S. Navy

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