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Belleville’s hidden history

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent BELLEVILLE – f you were in the vicinity of the historic Belleville Dutch Reformed Church at Main and Rutgers Sts. on Saturday morning, you might have thought there was a VIP funeral going on. Belleville PD vehicles, their lights flashing, lined the curb, and in the church cemetery, more than 100 people stood in the wind and the rain, crowded among the gravestones.

But this wasn’t about death. It was instead a celebration of life – the life of a vibrant immigrant community that made Belleville its home nearly 150 years ago.

And the wind and the rain could not dampen the spirits of those who gathered beneath the brilliant-yellow, dragon-bedecked Chinese emperor’s flag to honor that community’s memory.

The occasion was the unveiling and dedication of the very

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Labor peace achieved with firefighters

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – Members of the Harrison Fire Department have averted both a Newark takeover and a 56-hour work week under a newly concluded union con-

tract renewal.

Last Thursday, Oct. 20, with the state Department of Community Affairs Division of Local Government Services concurring, the Harrison governing body approved a memorandum of agreement with FMBA Local 22 for a new

three-year pact.

The old contract expired Dec. 31, 2015.

Implementation of the new pact still hinges on state acceptance and a union membership vote slated for Oct. 28. Local 22 President Eric Hausmann told The Observer

he expects his members to go along.

As outlined by the Memorandum of Agreement, signed

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Monumental undertaking for Explorers

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON –

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the traditional classroom setting” and offers periodic grade-specific field trips during the school year.

But those excursions are not casually extended perks by any means.

“We require students to attend after-school sessions, write essays and complete

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“We have a follow-up meeting,” Landy added, “to discuss what the students learned.”

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Golf outing boon to anniversary project

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent

Glenn Miller tribute band, the Silver Starlight orchestra, accompanied by a historical narKEARNY – rative in Town Hall Park. Other events slated to follow during he Town of Kearny is the year include an historical flush with green – cash, musical production by West that is – from a fundraisHudson Arts & Theater Co., ing golf outing whose proceeds a lecture series and Civil War will be dedicated to next year’s re-enactment camp.

Sesquicentennial celebration.

Fiscal projections on the cost Mayor Alberto Santos of those happenings have yet to reported that the anniversary play out but Santos said that, to committee, which he chairs, the extent possible, the intent has netted about $30,000 from is to avoid dipping into municithe Oct. 3 links tourney hosted pal coffers to underwrite those by the Minebrook Country expenses.

Club in Hackettstown.

So the town will be relyThat pot of money is intend- ing on the money collected ed to help pay for a series of through fundraisers to offset events to be held during 2017 as those costs. part of the special observance.

At the request of The ObOn Sept. 13, the town govern- server, Councilwoman Susan ing body hired Brighter Idea McCurrie, who helped organMulti Media of Boca Raton, ize the links foray, provided Fla., for $3,000 to build a weba financial breakdown of the site dedicated to the anniverday’s proceedings. sary and last week, Santos said Total monies raised from the he expected that site to be up Photo courtesy Mayor Alberto Santos outing amounted to $37,005; and running by next month.

Taking a break at golf outing, from l., are Councilwoman Susan McCurrie, contotal expenditures came to The celebration will kickoff sulting engineer Michael Neglia and attorney/hole sponsor attorney Gregg $6,667.25, leaving a net balance April 27 with a concert by a Paster.

Mayor Alberto Santos was part of the foursome. of $30,337.75.

Minebrook Country Club was paid $2,599.80 for 60 golfers (there were four no-shows) and the Lithuanian Catholic Community Center of Kearny received $1,472.45 for a postouting luncheon attended by 50 diners.

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various golfing achievements and water/snacks placed in the goodie bags were donated.

Funds raised, aside from the $125 per-person golfing fee, included sponsor/booster contributions from individuals and corporations, many of whom do business with the town, listed as follows: • $5,000 each from Neglia Engineering, the town’s consulting engineers from Lyndhurst; and Hugo Neu Realty Management, owners of Kearny Point industrial park in South Kearny.

• $2,500 each from Suez Environmental, which runs the town’s water utility; Cummins Power Systems, Provident Bank, Brown & Brown Metro insurance and the Castano Quigley law firm, of West Caldwell, which handles legal services for the town.

• $2,000 from Liberty Corner attorneys Apruzzese, McDermott Mastro & Murphy, the town’s labor counsel.

• $1,000 each from public accountants Ferraioli & Wielkotz and chiropractor Thomas Haveron (Haveron Total Health).

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t 2:30 a.m. on Oct. 14, Officer Michael Alvarez was on patrol at Kearny Ave. and Rose St. when he noticed a man – later identified as Jamil Oliver, 25, of Newark – apparently peering into parked vehicles. Since this part of town has recorded several recent car burglaries, Alvarez deemed it prudent to conduct a field inquiry.

Police said Oliver explained that he had just left a bar in Harrison and was walking home to Newark. Since Newark was in the opposite direction, Alvarez deemed it prudent to conduct a warrant check and found that Oliver was wanted by Rochelle Park for hindering apprehension ($500/ full), police said. A search incident to arrest on said warrant reportedly revealed a bag of suspected marijuana in his pants pocket.

Alvarez, with Officer Victor Girdwood as backup, brought Oliver to headquarters, where the arrestee reportedly became profane and offensive and “declined to cooperate to any degree” with the booking process. When his defiance increased, police said, he was put in a holding cell, and the officers had to forcibly remove the standard accoutrements (belt, shoelaces, jewelry, etc.) of which cell-bound suspects are relieved.

Later, when Det. Frank West and Officer Alan Stickno went to the cellblock to get Oliver and complete the booking, they found he had removed all his clothing and was wrapped in a blanket, his bare legs sticking out, police said. Ordered to get dressed, Oliver reportedly responded that he was aware of his rights under the Second Amendment.

Eventually, he was formally charged – on the warrant and with possession of pot and drug paraphernalia – and at noon was shipped to the Hudson County Jail.

(Editor’s note: Yes, we know you might like to see the mugshot, but because of the booking difficulties, Oliver’s photo apparently could not be taken until he was at the jail, so we don’t have it.)

••• Other recent reports from the Kearny police blotter included the following:

Medina and Michael GontarcWalmart lot and asked the man, had apparently been stolen who was in the passenger seat, from Kmart, as had its contents: zuk were dispatched to the Verizon store in the Walmart for $1. When the request was refour pairs of NBA socks, two mall on the report of an unruly fused, the panhandler reached T-shirts, one pair of black slipthrough the window and atpers and a handbag/fanny pack. customer, identified as Carl tempted to snatch a chain from A window on the van had been Rutherford, 34, of Newark. Acsmashed with a large rock, and cording to management, he re- the man’s neck. The female moved a phone from a display driver put the car in gear, but the vehicle’s owner reported case, setting off an alarm, the would-be thief, despite now that its interior was in disarray and that some change was miss- became confrontational and re- being dragged, did not release fused to leave the premises. Po- his grip. Until the victim bit ing, police said.

Oct. 14 him on the hand. He then fell to The two 15-year-old suspects lice said Rutherford was found At 3:15 a.m. near QuickChek, to be wanted on a $3,000 traffic the pavement and was last seen from Newark were charged Officers Mina Ekladious and running into the meadow area warrant out of East Orange, with burglary, conspiracy, obJose Castillo observed a man behind the Walmart building. was arrested and processed at structing the administration of discard a small plastic bag on Officer Chris Levchak took HQ and turned over to the East law and two counts each of rethe ground, recovered same the incident report, obtained a Orange PD. ceiving stolen property, and and arrested Earl McLeod, 27, of were released to the custody of description of the suspect and Oct. 16 Willingboro, on charges of pos- parents/guardians. contacted Walmart for security At 3:10 p.m., an individual session of pot/paraphernalia. approached an East Orange ••• couple sitting in a car in the At 8 p.m., Officers Chris see KPD page Oct. 15 At 4 a.m., police said, OfficSERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1975 ers Jason Rodrigues and Rich Pawlowski observed a 2017 Toyota – its lights on, its engine running, its gear in “drive” I N C and its driver asleep behind the wheel – in the Seabra lot All types of alarms from the smallest home to the on Schuyler Ave. When they largest industrial complex at competitive prices. and backup Officer Sean Podolski were unable to rouse the SERVING NORTHERN NEW JERSEY • COMPETITIVE PRICING • FREE ESTIMATES • FULLY INSURED driver, they tried to open the doors so they could turn off the LIMITED TIME OFFER Start ignition. At that point, police Protecting said, Andres Quiroz-Tejada, 22, of Kearny, woke up long enough Your to try to drive away, but the car Family travelled only a few feet before WITH CENTRAL STATION MONITORING hitting a curb and coming to a Call for more details! halt. At which point, the driver fell asleep again.

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The times they were a-changin’

By Karen Zautyk few weeks ago, the name of Oxford, Miss., came up in a casual conversation having nothing to do with politics, civil rights or anything of consequence. Yours truly had even forgotten the town’s links to 20th century history. Yet, a couple of hours later, I found myself singing: Oxford Town, Oxford Town Ev’rybody’s got their heads bowed down The sun don’t shine above the ground Ain’t a-goin’ down to Oxford Town.

He went down to Oxford Town Guns and clubs followed him down All because his face was brown Better get away from Oxford Town.

I hadn’t even heard that song for years, but there it was – lyrics and tune – stuck in my subconscious, ready to be resurrected. It concerns the violence surrounding the 1962 enrollment of James Meredith as the first African-American student at the University of Mississippi, and it, along with the better-known “The Times They Are a-Changin’ “ and “Blowin’ in The Wind,” became an anthem of the civil rights movement.

And all were written by Robert Zimmerman, better

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known as Bob Dylan, recipient of the 2016 Nobel Prize for Literature.

When the award was announced, there was a bit of an uproar. The literature award?

To a songwriter? And a hippiedippie one at that? Tsk, tsk.

The tsk-ers are still at it, grousing about Dylan’s failure – as of this writing – to even acknowledge, much less thank the Nobel Committee for, the recognition. To which I say: Hey! You’re dealing with Dylan. Rebel to the core, even at age 75.

Obviously, I have no idea why Dylan has been silent, but it doesn’t surprise me. But does he deserve this honor?

Absolutely.

The Nobel citation is for his “having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition.”

Can’t argue with that.

Dylan, more than any of the multitudinous folk artists around at the time, was – not to coin a phrase – the voice of a generation. And he didn’t just write music, he lived it.

For instance, when he was 19, he travelled (hitchhiked?) cross-country just to meet his idol, folk artist extraordinaire Woody Guthrie, who was then being treated for Huntington’s disease at Greystone Park State Hospital in Morris Plains.

Now, I must confess that

ered by more artists of various genres than you can count.

Dylan also possesses a distinctive talent for wit and humor. Dark humor.

Which can be very therapeutic if one is in a dark place, such as the middle of an assuredmutual-destruction, we’re-allgonna-die-when-they-dropthe-bomb childhood. To this day, his “Talkin’ World War III Blues” can still make me laugh. It begins: One time ago, a crazy dream came to me.

I dreamt I was walkin’ in World War Three.

Went to the doctor the very next day To see what kinda words he Google Images could say.

I haven’t followed Dylan’s triggered literal outcries from He said it was a bad dream. career for a very long time. In- purists at the 1965 Newport Now, those of you who deed, when I started research- Folk Festival because Dyare aware of my political ing this column, I was stunned lan had “sold out” his art by leanings might be surprised at the total number of songs in using an electric guitar. I guess by my ongoing admiration of his discography, with most of not all members of the peace- Dylan, to which I say, those which I was unfamiliar. I guess and-love crowd were as toler- of my ilk are not as intellecI’m stuck in the ‘60s, or maybe ant as they professed. tually restricted as you have inside of Mobile with the For a taste of Dylan’s range, been told. Besides, I became Memphis blues again. My do yourself a favor and check a fan a long, long time ago. I intent now is to catch up (and out “The Lonesome Death was so much older then. I’m the newer ones also must have of Hattie Carroll” (based on younger than that now. played a part in the award). an actual murder case and an As for the Nobel Prize, Nevertheless, the works I do injudicious judicial system); IMHO Dylan deserves the recall – and there are many – I the rip-your-heart-out “Ballad award more than Hemingrecall vividly. of Hollis Brown”; the poignway (1954) did. But that These are not limited to the ant love ballads such as “Girl would be fodder for another protest songs of a rebellious From the North Country” and column. Let’s just say that youth. Dylan could touch your “Boots of Spanish Leather,” if you want a taste of true heart, your soul. I even adore and the classic “I Shall Be Re- literature from the Jazz Age, “Like a Rolling Stone,” which leased,” which has been covread Fitzgerald.

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ell, they did it again. “They” being Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey; “it” being coming up with creative and innovative ways to showcase the services provided by the organization and the marvelous people who avail themselves of these.

Last Friday, Goodwill

NYNJ’s headquarters at 400 Supor Blvd. was the setting for both an art exhibit by a wonderfully gifted young painter and a fashion show featuring client models wearing clothing from Goodwill’s retail stores.

The event celebrated National Disability Employment Awareness Month, which was apt since Goodwill’s centuryold stated mission is “to provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment

to gain independence through the power of work.”

With work as the focus, the “Rock the Runway” fashion show highlighted “modern businessmen,” “business casual” and “corporate holiday party” outfits. These had been selected from the Goodwill shops by Maria Torres, director of retail operations.

There are 10 such stores in N.J., including one in Harrison, and if you haven’t paid a visit recently, you might be surprised at the range of fashions available. Not only will you be getting a bargain, but your purchases will also help fund Goodwill’s programs.

Needless to say, to the delight and applause of the

full-house audience, the models did rock the runway, a la any New York Fashion Week event. These individuals, with all types of disabilities, are participants in Goodwill NYNJ’s Extended Employment and Long Term Follow Along programs.

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They give their all for you LYNDHURST – he Township of Lyndhurst is painting part of the community red and blue in tribute to its public safety representatives.

“We are proud to announce that Lyndhurst has taken part in striping Valley Brook Ave. with the thin red line and the thin blue line,” said Public Safety Commissioner John J.

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Montillo Jr. “From Delafield Ave. to Ridge Road we painted the blue line to show support for our police department and our volunteer police auxiliary as well as all law enforcement,” Montillo said.

And, also along Valley Brook, from Delafield to Stuyvesant Ave., he added, “we painted the red line to

show our support for our volunteer fire department and all fire services.”

The Lyndhurst police and fire headquarters occupy space adjacent to the Municipal Building on Valley Brook.

“It is important to us that our first responders know they are appreciated in the Township of Lyndhurst and this includes our Emergency Medi-

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cal Services. The painting of the blue and red lines is just a small way we could show our support and appreciation,” the commissioner said.

A number of township

residents have also pitched in by placing signs in their front lawns promoting the virtues of the Lyndhurst Police Department by thanking its members for their contributions to keeping everyone safe.

In neighboring North Arlington, incidentally, that borough, too, has offered similar endorsement of its public safety personnel by putting down blue striping parallel with the center line along a multi-block section of Ridge Road, past Borough Hall.

Many New Jersey municipalities have taken to their streets to express their support for local police and, in some towns, firefighters, too.

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The state issued the warning after filing an action seeking the temporary license suspension of a Cherry Hill doctor who prescribed Subsys to a non-cancer patient who later died from “adverse effect of drugs.”

According to Porrino’s office, “Prescribing Subsys for anything other than its approved use -- a practice known as ‘off-label’ prescribing -- carries an increased risk of misuse, abuse, addiction, overdose and death. The medicine is not for use in opioid non-tolerant patients because life-threatening respiratory depression and death could occur at any dose in patients not taking chronic opioids.”

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breakthrough cancer pain,” Porrino said.

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Because the medicine carries a high risk for misuse, abuse, addiction, overdose, and serious complications due to medication error, the FDA has created a separate prescription protocol to monitor them. The program requires prescribers to undergo training about the drug’s risks, pass a test and register in a national database.

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Utility planning energy upgrades in area

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent

utility reportedly “has a consultant” advising them on the plan, he added.

KEARNY – “Everything is on hold,” Neglia said, “until we get all ew Jersey’s biggest the information. There’s a utility wants to run lot of moving pieces.” an underwater power When The Observer quesline from Newark to Kearny tioned the utility about what to upgrade its West Hudson to expect, spokesman Jaye electric grid – apparently in R. Cavallo offered this stateresponse to the increased ment: “As you are aware, we pace of development. are striving to reinforce our This plan came to light infrastructure in this area, at the Oct. 11 meeting of and throughout the state, the Kearny governing body to build redundancy and when the agenda referenced enhance the reliability of an item slated for private our electric system for our caucus: “Proposed PSE&G customers. utility conduit at lower end “To that end, we are of Veteran’s Field.” exploring various options “It is the subject of closed and routes in the area to [discussion] because it upgrade our network to entails potential litigation,” 69kV. This particular prosaid Mayor Alberto Santos. ject is still in its preliminary “PSEG seeks to install a stage.” power transmission conduit It has advanced to the exfrom Newark, under the Pastent that in March, PSE&G saic River, and come out at applied to the state DepartPassaic Ave. in Kearny at the ment of Environmental Probottom of Bunny Hill.” tection’s Division of Land From that point, the transUse Regulation for a permit mission line would reportto conduct a geotechniedly be stretched above cal survey in preparation ground along overhead for test borings for what is utility lines, possibly to a listed as the “Kearny 69kV Harrison-based electric staCrossing.” tion, sources said.

A Jan. 22 report by However, given that the PSE&G’s Esam Khadr Sr., proposed Kearny end point director of electric delivery would be located within planning, to the PJM Sub dedicated parkland, there Regional RTEP (Regional could be restrictions in the Transmission Expansion deed to the property that Plan) Committee/MidAtmay prohibit this type of lantic offers some clues on commercial use, sources what the utility hopes to said. achieve with the underwater In case the Veteran’s Field crossing. site is ruled out, Michael Referring to the utility’s Neglia, the town’s consult“Kearny 69Kv breaker staing engineer, said he undertion,” the report notes that stands that the utility “is its Harrison 26kV electric looking at possible alternate power station, which dates locations” in Kearny for the from 1912, is “projected to proposed conduit. be overloaded by 2018” and “It is their burden to fully a related station on Clay St. present its plan at a future in Newark, in service since meeting of the mayor and 1941, figures to be overcouncil,” Neglia said. The

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“PSEG is addressing the aging 26kV infrastructure [at these locations] and also the station overload problems by 69kV conversion.

In addition to addressing overloads, this also ensures

adequate capacity for future growth.”

As a “proposed solution,” PSEG is considering building a new “230-69kV switching station in the area to provide added capacity,” along with a “three-bay breaker and a half 69kV switching station.” The new station “will be in a central location to serve the load

and also provide adequate capacity for future growth in the area.” Also part of this plan is building a new transmission line from Kearny to a Bergen County location.

Overall estimated cost for the project is listed as $125.1 million.

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BPD: Domestic incident ends in shooting A BELLEVILLE –

local resident remains in jail after his arrest for the alleged shooting of his son at their Malone Ave. home on Oct. 16.

Robert M. Jones, 56, faces charges of aggravated assault and possession of a weapon for unlawful pur-

pose. He is being held in Essex County Jail in lieu of $150,000 bail, cash or bond.

Belleville Police Det. Capt.

Daniel Ward said that police were called to a residence in the 100 block of Malone Ave., at 6:40 p.m., where, upon arrival, they found a 23-year-old man sprawled on the front doorsteps. He had been shot once in the

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According to Ward, the victim had emerged from his nearby residence and rang the front bell of a neighbor to ask for help, reportedly telling the occupants that he’d just been shot by his father who was armed and still in his house.

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Officers managed to gain entry to that home and began talking to the elder Jones who was upstairs with a gun, Ward said.

After about 40 minutes of continuous conversation, Ward said, the officers managed to persuade Jones to surrender peacefully and turn over the weapon, which

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Belleville

AARP Belleville Chapter 2051, meets Wednesday, Nov. 2, at 1 p.m., at the Belleville Senior Center, 125 Franklin Ave. Author Donna Fantacone will speak. All are welcome, and dessert and coffee will be served. For more information, call Marie at 973-759-3912.

••• The Belleville Health Department has free flu vaccine available for township residents. For an appointment, call 973-450-3394.

••• Mayor Raymond Kimble and the Township Council invite residents to attend the annual Halloween Celebration, presented by the Recreation Department, on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 6 to 9 p.m., at Belleville High School Stadium.

The event features pumpkin patch, inflatable rides, music, horse and carriage rides, train rides, games, treats and much more, including a performance by the Jr. Bucs Cheerleaders.

Harrison Holy Cross Church’s Rosary Society hosts “Soup, Sandwich & a Movie’ Sunday, Nov. 13, at noon. Call 973-484-5678 for information.

••• Harrison FMBA Local 22 sponsors its first Junior Firefighter Day on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Library Park off Ann St. Firefighters will be serving hotdogs, candy and soft drinks to local youngsters.

They’ll also give out fire prevention packets.

The event is open to Harrison school children from pre-k through grammar school. Kids will have a chance to sit behind the wheel of a fire truck or maybe squirt a fire hose and quiz firefighters. In case of rain, the event will be at the firehouse at Seventh and Sussex Sts.

Kearny

The Kearny PTA Council and the KEA co-sponsor a Meet the Candidates night on Tuesday, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m.

at the Schuyler School auditorium. The candidates will give opening statements, followed by a question and answer period – and then closing statements. Refreshments will be served where you can meet the candidates individually.

••• West Hudson Arts & Theater Co. announces open auditions for “A Christmas Story,” Oct. 25 and 27 at 7 p.m. at the W.H.A.T. Theatre (in residence at the First Lutheran Church) at 65 Oakwood Ave. Parking is available in the rear of the church. Performances are Dec. 8, 9 and 10. No experience, membership or fee is required to audition/ perform. Visit www.whatco. org for more information and to download an audition form. Complete it and bring it with you to the audition.

Copies of the form will be available at the audition.

••• First Presbyterian Church, 663 Kearny Ave., hosts its annual Holiday Fair Saturday, Nov. 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Home-baked goods will be available at the bake table/coffee shop. Also included are Christmas crafts, a tricky tray, raffles, mystery gifts and a 50-50. Call the church at 201-991-3513 for more details.

••• DJ Joe Petti hosts a Halloween Karaoke Costume Party Friday, Oct. 28, from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at the Kearny Eagles Hall, 164 Midland Ave. Entry is only $5. Snacks and a cash bar will be available. There will be prizes for costumes.

so senior citizens have an opportunity to see them.

For more details, call the recreation department at 201-804-2482.

••• Craving a New York show?

Here’s your chance to see the Broadway play “A Bronx Tale,” on Wednesday, Nov. 30. The Lyndhurst Parks & Recreation Department is offering tickets, including transportation, at $95 each.

There is a four ticket per person limit. Call the Parks Department at 201-804-2482 to reserve. A down payment of $50 is due within one week of reservation to secure tickets. Full payment is due by Monday, Oct. 31.

••• The Food Pantry at the Lyndhurst Municipal Annex, 253 Stuyvesant Ave., is open Monday through Thursday, 1 to 3:30 p.m. The pantry is available to Lyndhurst residents who are asked to show proof of residency and hardship at the health department. Woman’s Club volunteers operate the pantry.

••• The Lyndhurst Public Library is offering these programs for both youths and adults: • At “Adult Paint Night: Van Gogh Landscape” on Wednesday, Nov. 2, at 6:30 p.m., Art Kids Academy presents a program on the life and artwork of Van Gogh while creating a nighttime windy landscape design using oil pastels and watercolors. Registration is required. Call the library at 201-804-2478, ext. 7, or email romeo@Lyndhurst.bccls. org.

Lyndhurst • Reading with Roxy the The Department of Parks Therapy Dog is back at the & Recreation conducts its library and meets Oct. 26 annual Halloween Parade on from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Saturday, Oct. 29, with a rain children’s room. All ages are date of Sunday, Oct. 30. welcome. Registration is reChildren of all ages are quired. Reserve a 15-minute welcome to participate. time slot.

Goody bags will be given • Library patrons are out at the end of the parade. invited to sample the “Trick or Treaters” will Mango Languages online assemble in the Town Hall language-learning system Park on Delafield Ave. at 1 at no cost. More than 40 p.m. Youngsters will march foreign language courses past the Carucci Apartments and 16 English as a Second

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Department by appointment only for residents 18 and older.

The vaccine is offered at no cost for those covered by traditional Medicare Part B. A Medicare card must be presented. There is a $20 fee for those 65 and younger not covered by Medicare.

Anyone older than 65 without Medicare coverage will be charged $15.

Appointments are required and may be made by calling the North Arlington Health Department at 201955-5695.

••• Queen of Peace Council 3428, Knights of Columbus, has slated a bus trip Thursday, Nov. 10, to Sands Casino in Bethlehem, Pa. The initial cost is $32, and upon North Arlington arrival, each player receives The Senior Harmony Club $20 in slot play money and sponsors the following upa $5 food voucher. A bus coming events: departs from the parking lot • A trip to the Sands Caat the Columbian Club at sino, Atlantic City, is slated 10 a.m. For the return trip, for Thursday, Nov. 3. The the bus leaves Sands at 6 cost is $25, with $20 slot play p.m. and arrives in North and a $5 food voucher. For Arlington by 8 p.m. A photo reservations or information, ID is needed to get the slot call Florence at 201-991-3173. play money. For tickets and • A New Year’s celebrainformation, call Nicholas tion at the Empire Club in Cerchio at 201-998-0626.

Little Ferry is scheduled ••• for Thursday, Dec. 29. The Enjoy “A Night Out with event includes a familyNorth Arlington PBA Local style meal, drinks and dance 95” on Friday, Nov. 11, at The music. For reservations or Brownstone, 351 W. Broadinformation, call Anna at way, Paterson. Raffles, food, 201-939-2960. prizes and entertainment ••• with a live DJ are in the Helping Exceptional offing. The $50 admission People (H.E.P.) hosts its includes food, beer, wine, annual potluck dinner on soft drinks and DJ. Doors Friday, Nov. 11, at 6 p.m. at open at 7 p.m. For tickets, the Columbian Club Hall, call Det. Agostino Feola at 194 River Road. Enjoy an 201-955-5680. assortment of food, plus ••• desserts and refreshments, Queen of Peace Rosary for $15 for adults and $10 Society sponsors an allfor children ages 6 to 12 you-can-eat beefsteak and (kids under 6 eat free). To mini-tricky tray Friday, Nov. purchase tickets, visit the 4, at 6 p.m., at Knights of Columbus Hall, 194 River Queen of Peace rectory or the Columbian Club Hall or Road. Admission is $45 and includes one ticket sheet for call 201-463-2151. All prosmall prizes, beef tenderloin ceeds benefit local special on fresh-cut bread, familyneeds programs. Bring a non-perishable, non-expired style salad, French fries, ice cream sundaes, coffee/tea, food item for the Queen of beer, wine and soda. For Peace food pantry. tickets, call Santa at 201••• 998-0789 or email qprosarFlu shots are available at ysociety@gmail.com. the North Arlington Health Language (ESL) courses are available. Each lesson combines real life situations and audio from native speakers with simple, clear instructions. Users learn conversation, breaking down complex linguistic elements within an audiovisual framework that draws important connections and builds on information they have already learned.

Mango Languages can be accessed through www. lyndhurstlibrary.org. Log in with a valid Lyndhurst library card number. Patrons can access this service from home. For more information, call or email Library Director Donna Romeo at 201-804-2478, ext. 7, or romeo@lyndhurst.bccls.org.

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'Security' man robs local bank: HPD After arriving at the scene, police viewed a bank surveilhe Harrison Police lance video and radioed a Department is seeking a detailed description of the man who robbed a local suspect to patrol units and Kearny Bank branch last Frisurrounding police jurisdicday, Oct. 21, and got away with tions. more than $1,500.

He was listed as black, 6 Police said officers were feet, more than 200 pounds, sent to the Kearny Bank on the with dark complexion and 500 block of Harrison Ave., salt-and-pepper beard, wearat 1:41 p.m., in response to an ing a black hooded sweatshirt activated teller and drive-thru with the word “SECURITY” window alarm.

Immediately after the alarm inscribed on its front and back in white lettering, dark blue was tripped, officers were informed that the bank had been pants, a dark-colored baseball cap, black sunglasses and held up and the suspect had black combat-style boots with left the bank, police said. pants tucked inside.

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A patrol sweep of the area proved unproductive, police said.

At the bank, police secured the crime scene, dusted for fingerprints and interviewed witnesses.

On the basis of questioning those in the bank at the time, police said they learned that when the suspect entered the building, only one teller was on duty because three co-workers were at lunch and another teller was in the bathroom.

Police said the suspect approached the teller’s window and said, “Give me 100s and

50s,” but the teller apparently thought he was asking for change of $150. The suspect responded by demanding, “Give me everything.”

During this conversation, as shown by the bank video, the suspect was holding a flip phone up to his ear and had what appeared to be a small radio mic on his right shoulder, police said.

Police said the suspect repeated, “Give me all of it” several times and gestured

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And he was surprised to see the image of America’s first president, George Washington, painted on the ceiling of the Capitol dome.

The dominance of the Washington Monument on the D.C. skyline which, reaching a height of 555 feet, is something that Ashley will never forget.

Historical treasurers inside the Smithsonian grabbed Jessica’s attention.

“They had the American flag that flew from Fort McHenry [in Baltimore, Md.] which was where the Star Spangled Banner was written during the War of 1812,” she said. “It had some tears in it.”

And, harking back to the Washington Monument (clearly a focal point for many of the eighth-graders) – although they did not venture up into the interior, for lack of time – Jessica offered an architectural footnote: Construction of the monument was interrupted by the Civil War and when work was resumed, “the color of the bricks was different.”

Classmate Jessica Harris, who had previously visited the nation’s capital with her family, said the single “most impressive thing” for her was the discovery that the Museum of American History exhibits a small section of the Woolworth’s lunch counter where the Greensboro Four – students at North Carolina Agriculture and Technical University – sat in in 1960 to protest separate seating based on color.

She also hadn’t realized that “the name of the statue at the top of the Capital dome [built sometime after the Civil War] is ‘Freedom,’ as representing freedom from Britain.”

Later this year, Landy said that Washington School will send its seventh-grade Explorers to Boston, where the country’s movement to separate from its mother country had its origins.

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assignments for more than 30 days and sets a “non-pensionable” hourly pay differential for firefighter acting as a lieutenant or for lieutenant acting as captain at $6.44. Only members named to long term acting assignments are eligible for overtime time-and-a-half pay, fixed at the rate of $9.66.

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Local volleyball teams team up to raise money to fight cancer A year ago, the administration at Harrison High School, in particular athletic director Kim McDonough Huaranga, wanted each team at the school to take on a service project.

Anthony Sabia, one of the hardest working coaches around, heads the girls’ volleyball program at Harrison.

“We wanted to do something with cancer awareness,” Sabia said.

So Sabia found out about the Side Out Foundation, with volleyball teams from all over the nation putting their time and effort into raising money for Stage 4 cancer research and awareness.

“It was a no-brainer for me,” Sabia said. “I went to the clinic to find out more about their research and treatment.”

Sabia then reached out to good friend Joe Cioffi, the head girls’ volleyball coach at North Arlington.

“He felt like he was interested in doing something for Side Out as well,” Sabia said of his friend. “We were friends in high school. Joe went to Nutley and I went to Harrison. We hung out

together. I never thought this could happen. It just happened that way that we became coaches at rival schools. We’re not in the same conference anymore, but maybe we could make it an annual thing.”

It has been a trying first season for Cioffi with the Vikings, mostly caused by the flood in the gym.

“We were on the road for the first 19 games of the season,” Cioffi said.

“They had to change the gym floor. So we were on the road for all of September. We were on the bus three days a week, coming home late. Those were long hours, going to school, playing volleyball. That’s a long day for everyone.”

So it didn’t matter where the Vikings were playing. They were the road team already.

The two friends managed to make the contest between their two teams into the Side Out Foundation Cancer Awareness night. The two teams raised money to donate see VIEW page

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Nutley running back Nick Mainiero ran wild for 278 yards on 32 carries and two touchdowns in last Saturday’s 17-14 win over Chatham.

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t didn’t matter that the Nutley High School football team owned a 1-5 record before last Saturday’s matchup with Chatham at the famed Nutley Oval.

Records didn’t come into play.

“We prepared the same way as always,” said Nutley head football coach Tom Basile.

“We did what we always do.

Our kids aren’t young anymore. They’re experienced.

We’re halfway through the season. They’ve been through

the wars and know what to expect. Sure, we’re playing for pride, but as crazy as it sounds, we still have a shot at the (NJSIAA North Jersey Section 2, Group III) playoffs.”

It’s true. Even with the 1-5 record, the Maroon Raiders would still qualify at the lower half of the bracket. So would Saturday’s opponent Chatham.

So it was a make-or-break type of game for both teams – and the Maroon Raiders had the lethal weapon on their side.

Junior do-everything Nick Mainiero was sensational

again for the Maroon Raiders.

Last week’s Observer Athlete of the Week went one step further this week, carrying the ball 32 times for 278 yards and two touchdowns, leading the Maroon Raiders to a huge 17-14 win in the cold mist at the Oval last Saturday afternoon.

The win improved the Maroon Raiders’ record to 2-5 heading into this Saturday’s game against Parsippany Hills at the Oval.

Basile told his team that earning a berth to the state playoffs once again should not be the motivation to play see NUTLEY next page

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“The main focus should be how they want to be remembered,” Basile said. “They’re playing for pride, but they’re also playing to win games.”

Basile was asked if was impressed with Mainiero’s efforts, which included an 88yard touchdown run that has to be the highlight of the season for the Maroon Raiders.

With the game tied at 7-7 in the early stages of the third quarter, Mainiero took a simple pitch out and darted to the outside. He got around the perimeter and was off to the races down the sideline.

Somehow, he managed to stay in bounds, tight-rope walking down the line.

At around the 50-yard line, Mainiero noticed a would-be tackler approaching him, so he hesitated just for a second to allow his blocker to catch up to him.

But Mainiero didn’t need the blocker. His stutter-step allowed him to change directions and avoid the Chatham player all the way to the end zone.

“It was a rare thing,” Basile said of Mainiero’s brilliant

run. “It really was some run.

He looked as if he was going to use the blocker, but then he didn’t and he was gone.”

As impressive as Mainiero’s touchdown run was, Basile was more impressed with a carry late in the game.

“With a kid his size, it’s incredible the power he generates sometimes,” Basile said of the 5-foot-6, 145-pound Mainiero.

On a fourth down-and-three and the Raiders holding the 17-14 lead, Mainiero lowered his head and pushed a much larger defender down.

“Nick went right through the guy’s arms and got a five-yard gain,” Basile said.

“We got the first down and the clock kept moving. That’s what impressed me more than anything. That run was something special, especially at that point in the game.”

After Chatham scored a touchdown to cut the lead to three points, the Maroon Raiders then managed to run out the final 6:28 by getting three first downs, thanks to their workhorse running back.

Basile also credited his team’s defensive effort.

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them to only 54 yards rushing.

They could have had a day against us. Their quarterback (Timmy Adams) plays a lot like what we do with Mainiero (in the shotgun pistol formation). They were very similar to us.”

Except that the Maroon Raiders had a secret weapon – kicker/linebacker Hunter Lechthaler, whose clutch 35yard field goal in the fourth quarter became the margin of victory.

“Because of him, we always go into the game with the thought that we’re going to win that part of the game,” Basile said. “He’s just two field goals away from the school record. He’s flawless at that part of the field. It’s great for a kid like him to get

the game-winner. He also had some great punts for us, like a 56-yard punt that put them back. No doubt, that kid’s foot is a weapon.”

The Maroon Raiders return to action at the Oval Saturday to face Parsippany Hills with both teams now jockeying for a playoff spot. If the season ended today, Nutley would be the No. 7 seed and Parsippany Hills the No. 4 seed in the bracket.

“Either way, we have to win,” Basile said. “You can’t look at it any differently. With our record, we don’t deserve to be in the state playoffs. But we’re facing a good program, a well-coached team Saturday, so we’ll see what happens.”

The Maroon Raiders are just one of three local teams

still alive for the state playoffs. The others are Bloomfield in North Jersey Section 1, Group V and Harrison in Central Jersey, Group II. How Harrison is classified as Central Jersey by the state is unknown. Lincoln of Jersey City is also in that section.

If the season ended today, Harrison would be the No. 6 seed and traveling to face Bernards in the first round.

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Senior Priscilla Castro is a setter who “works hard and is aggressive at the net.” Senior to the cause in a variety of Meghavi Pandya is another ways. front row/outside hitter who The Harrison girls wore has improved. pink socks and donated the “She’s made great adjustproceeds of sock sales, pink ments on the court,” Cioffi said.

T-shirt sales, pink ribbons sale Juniors Caroline Mazur, Julia and a bake sale. With everyLukasiewicz and Emily Karras thing they did, they were able add depth and stability to the to donate $1,200 to the Side team.

Out Foundation.

The Vikings combined forces “They did a pretty good job,” with the Blue Tide on one Sabia said. event, but ran their own Side And they won the match by Out Foundation fundraisers scores of 25-15 and 25-17. against St. Mary’s and New MilPhoto courtesy of Anthony Sabia “We’re pushing to be one ford, where they sold ribbons The North Arlington and Harrison volleyball teams recently got together at a match to raise funds for the Side Out of the top teams,” said Saand had a cake sale to raise Foundation for cancer research. bia, whose team holds a 12-8 $800 on their own. record. “We lost a couple of “She’s very steady back said.

She always has a smile on her “I think it’s very important close matches. We lost to Sethere,” Sabia said. “She passes Senior Nicole DeLaCruz is face and she’s never down.” that the community realcaucus twice in close matches. well and she’s very active. the Vikings’ outside hitter.

Senior Bryana Delgado is a izes that these girls aren’t just We’re trying to get there to be She’s very quick and gets “She plays hard and goes for back row specialist and also a athletes,” Cioffi said. “People one of the best. We’re making around on the court.” the ball a lot to keep it alive,” team captain. don’t realize how hard it is, how believers out of people.”

Junior Jacqueline Mulrenan Cioffi said. “She has improved “She’s been with me since much hard work it takes to put One of the top players is is the middle hitter. tremendously since she was a her freshman year and she’s it together. Our kids love playsenior captain and outside hit“She gets up in the air high,” freshman. She’s diving all over a phenomenal team leader,” ing together and being on the ter Maria Barreto, whom Sabia Sabia said. “She blocks well. the floor and does what needs Cioffi said. “With her, our back road so long brought them tothinks could play in college.

She’s always working on her to get done.” row plays phenomenally.” gether. We had girls who didn’t “She’s our most consistent game because she wants to Senior Madison Maramba is Senior Genny Dwyer is anhave varsity experience. I wish player with the most kills, the improve.” another key player. other front row specialist who I had another year with them.” most aces, the most service Junior Julia Farkas is another “She’s our back row special- puts rallies together.

And the girls on both teams points,” Sabia said. “She does who wants to get better. ist,” Cioffi said. “This is her “She helped us come from need to be recognized for everything for us.”

“I don’t think she’s played first year seeing varsity playbehind to beat St. Mary’s,” their efforts, going far and Junior Jailyn Montilla would her best volleyball yet,” Farkas ing time. She’s our captain.

Cioffi said. beyond. be one of the top Blue Tide said. players, but she injured her Kierrah Lucas is a junior ankle and has been out of acright side hitter who is imtion. proving.

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NA’s Ribeiro lifts team to NJIC championship game

By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer

ago.

“It was tough coming here,” Ribeiro said. “I didn’t know English. I had to learn everyost of the North Arthing. Everything here is diflington High School ferent. I started to get used to soccer team that went to the NJSIAA North Jer- it here through eighth grade.”

Soccer apparently helped. sey Section 2, Group I semifi“When I started to play socnals a year ago had graduated, cer here, everyone welcomed so returning starter Hudson me,” Ribeiro said. “Everyone Ribeiro knew he would have was so friendly. It made it to be the one to lead the Vieasier for me. I got used to the kings this year. community through soccer.”

“I had to step up and lead Ribeiro entered North Arthe team,” Ribeiro said. “I nevlington High a little more than er thought that would happen, three years ago and head boys’ but it did. As a senior, I knew I soccer coach Jesse Dembowshad to do it, but I didn’t know ki knew that he had a winner. how to be a leader. I never “He’s just naturally talsaw myself as being a leader. ented,” Dembowski said. “You But when it happened, I just can put him anywhere and he decided I had to do it.” would excel.”

Ribeiro is a native of BraSo for most of his career, zil whose family migrated to Ribeiro was placed as a wing, the United States, settling in a midfielder with defensive North Arlington, five years

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Photo by Jim Hague

North Arlington senior forward Hudson Ribeiro.

responsibilities.

“I was really comfortable with being a wing,” Ribeiro

said. “I knew what I had to do there.”

However, with all of his of-

fensive firepower gone with the Class of 2015, Dembowski had to make a move, shifting Ribeiro to striker.

“I knew that he had the ability to put the ball in the net,” Dembowski said of Ribeiro, who scored nine goals and added nine assists last year.

“He had the talent. He just couldn’t get frustrated like he might have in the past.

He had to change his game a little to play up front, from being a passer to a shooter. It was really important for us, because basically, he’s the only one who scored goals last year who was back this year.”

Ribeiro didn’t mind the position change.

“It’s helped me to score more,” Ribeiro said. “That was the reason for the change, for continued next page

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me to score more goals. I knew that I had to come hard on offense and provide some scoring, that I should concentrate more on scoring.”

The change has helped tremendously, as Ribeiro has emerged as one of the top goal scorers in all of Bergen County.

Ribeiro now has 19 goals this season, which is a far cry from the nine he tallied last year. He also has nine assists, topping last year’s total.

Last week, the talented senior forward scored the Vikings’ second goal in a 3-2 loss to Hasbrouck Heights, had one goal and one assist in the Vikings’ opening round 3-1 win over Elmwood Park in the inaugural North Jersey Interscholastic Conference first round, then added a sudden death overtime goal in a 3-2 win over Park Ridge that lifted the

Vikings to the title game of the tournament, which will be held at Riverside County Park in Lyndhurst Saturday at noon.

And for his efforts, Ribeiro has been selected as The Observer Athlete of the Week for the past week.

The Vikings (9-8) will face Becton Regional in the finals. The Vikings won the regular season match by a 4-0 margin.

“We have the advantage over Becton since we beat them once already,” Dembowski said.

Ribeiro will be ready, that’s for sure, with a championship on the line.

“It inspires me,” Ribeiro said. “Whenever I have a chance to do something like I did (the game-winning goal against Park Ridge), I think it inspires everyone.

It’s given me a lot of confidence.”

He’s had confidence since

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scoring five goals in one game against Weehawken earlier this year.

“That gave me confidence I could score goals playing a different position than last year,” Ribeiro said.

Dembowski loves Ribeiro’s energy.

“He doesn’t give up,” Dembowski said. “He runs from sideline to sideline non-stop.

He doesn’t back down from any challenge. He’s just been phenomenal all season. He’s a big part of every single game and now he gets the chance to play in the (NJIC)

final.”

Ribeiro said that he would love to play soccer in college, but he also has another passion – crew.

He’s excellent on the water, proven last spring when he placed second nationally in the two-man junior varsity at the SRAA Nationals in Ohio with teammate Mike Szklarzewski.

“I love crew,” Ribeiro said.

“I have a lot on my plate to choose between crew and soccer. I don’t know yet. I love both sports so much.

But soccer is definitely an

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option.”

So who knows? Maybe Hudson will go rowing on the Hudson River.

He doesn’t know how he got his unique first name.

“I never asked my parents,” Ribeiro said. “I know it’s like the river, but I don’t think it was that. Dad named me, but I never asked him why.”

As long as the kid with the name like the river keeps scoring goals, no one in North Arlington will care where Hudson Ribeiro’s name came from.

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first monument to the very first Chinese immigrant settlement in the eastern United States. Yes, that settlement was in Belleville, not – as usually, and wrongly, assumed – in Manhattan’s “Chinatown.”

As explained by Michael Perrone, president of the Belleville Historical Society, after the completion of the first transcontinental railroad in 1869, the Chinese la-

Diner,” Perrone noted in an article he wrote.

“A second and smaller laundry was located on the Belleville side of the river and operated by retired Civil War Major William Blewett.”

“On Sept. 20, 1870, after a two-week train ride from San Francisco, 68 Chinese men and boys, ranging in age from 13 to 32, arrived in Belleville,” Perrone noted.

Initially, Perrone told us, the workers were housed in dormitories at the laundries, but as

of the first workers to arrive, who died only two months later. His grave was in North Arlington, and on Saturday, an urn containing earth from the hillside where he had been interred was buried beneath the monument. The urn also held earth from the catacombs under the Reformed Church (now La Senda Antigua), where Chinese who had become church members had been interred “with the hopes of one day returning their remains

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KEARNY: 1 FAM, COLONIAL, 3 BEDROOMS, 1.5 BATH, NEW GAS HEATING! LOCATED ON A DEAD END, NICE LARGE BACKYARD! ONE CAR GARAGE!

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Top photo Google Images, bottom photos Karen Zautyk

TOP: This illustration of Chinese residents exploding fireworks during Chinese New Year’s celebration in Belleville ran in the Feb. 12, 1876, edition of Leslie’s Illustrated Weekly, a New York City publication. BOTTOM LEFT: Visitors signed guest book. BOTTOM RIGHT: Belleville historian Michael Perrone addresses the crowd.

borers on the West Coast who had come to America to work on the project found themselves both unemployed and the victims of discrimination. Seeking a better life, they looked eastward.

One of the places eager to employ them was the Passaic Steam Laundry, the largest commercial laundry in the country. The huge complex, owned by a retired sea captain, James Hervey, was on the eastern side of the Passaic River, “just over the Belleville bridge near the present-day Arlington

the population grew, and families were established, the Chinese settled throughout the town, which “eventually became home to hundreds” of these immigrants.

“The first Chinese funeral was here in November 1870, the first Chinese New Year was celebrated here in January 1871, the first school for the Chinese opened here in September 1871, and the first Chinese place of worship was located here,” Perrone wrote.

That funeral was for 28-year-old Ah Ling, one

to China.”

As Perrone described it, “For almost 20 years, Belleville was a relatively peaceful oasis for the Chinese who were shunned and severely discriminated against throughout most of the country.

“Chinese immigrants from throughout the region traveled regularly to Belleville to celebrate their holidays and to honor and offer prayers for their ancestors in the only Joss House (temple) in this part of the United States – activities see CHINESE page

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McCurrie said the committee had hoped to enlist additional duffers “but it was a tight time frame to try to get this organized. We are grate-

ful to our participants and donors, all of whom were a dedicated crew.”

The money raised, she added, “gives us a nice base to start with. We will probably need to organize more fundraising activities during the year [to support upcoming events].”

became bogged down in traffic and was reportedly seen inspecting several wax folds. When the officers stopped him at the Pike and Passaic Oct. 18 Ave., police said, they saw Shortly after midnight, him stuff something into Officers Alvarez and his mouth and begin to Darwin Paulino stopped a swallow, and he allegedly 2007 Pontiac that had run admitted he had ingested a red light on the Newark two folds of heroin.

Turnpike and saw pasConway was arrested senger Ali Jenkins, 19, of and brought to HQ , Newark, discard a tissue where Kearny EMS apparently containing assessed his condition loose marijuana, police and took him to Clara said. The tissue was Maass Medical Center for recovered and Jenkins observation. He has been was arrested for possescharged with possession sion of pot/paraphernalia. of the drug and parapherThe driver, a 21-year-old nalia and with tamperJersey City woman, got a ing with evidence. summons for the signal ••• violation.

Officer Gontarczuk, on patrol near Belgrove Oct. 19 Drive and Bergen Ave. At 10 a.m., Vice officers at 8:10 p.m., detected the observed a 2015 Hyundai odor of burning maridriven by David Conway, juana apparently emanat46, of Lyndhurst, enter ing from Veterans Field, Kearny from Belleville. where a group of young As he passed the unadults had congregated. marked police car, he When the smoke cleared,

three were under arrest.

Jomar Diaz, 23, of Newark, and Kristiana Schmidt, 19, of Kearny, were each charged with possession of pot and paraphernalia. Police said Marllon Marques, 22, of Kearny, was taken into custody on two warrants: Newark, DWI, $500, and Kearny, failure to appear, $100.

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KPD from videos of the area. As of this writing, the perp had not yet been identified.

Oct. 20 During a 3 a.m. traffic stop at Kearny Ave. and Liberty St., Officer Jonathan Dowie reportedly detected the familiar odor and found in the center console of a 2009 Saturn a small case containing wax dabs of marijuana and a scraper used to apply these to a vaporizer. Driver Keith Henderson, 24, of Newark, was charged with possession of pot/paraphernalia, possession of a CDS in an MV, and a brake-light violation.

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grandfather of Keren, Conrad, Rachel, Sarah, Benjamin and Ryan and the great-grandfather of Zachary and Chloe.

The Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny, was in charge.

of Harrison, died suddenly on Monday, Oct. 10, surrounded by his loving family.

He was 59.

Funeral services were under the direction of the Mulligan Funeral Home, Harrison. A funeral Mass was celebrated at Felicia Strohl Holy Cross Church, Harrison.

Felicia Strohl (nee Laccone), His cremation was private. To 71, died Saturday, Oct. 22, at send condolences to his famClara Maass Medical Center, ily, visit www.mulliganfh.com.

Belleville.

Born in Newark and raised Relatives and friends are in Kearny, Sal lived in Harinvited to visit at the Thielerison for the last 30 years. He Reid Family Funeral Home, worked as a carpenter for 585 Belgrove Drive, Kearny, on Bergen County Carpenter Wednesday, Oct. 26, from 5 to Local 15, Hackensack, for 259 p.m. The funeral service will plus years, retiring in 2010. He begin at 8:30 p.m. Cremation was a Third Degree Member will be private. Condolences of the Knights of Columbus and memories may be shared 402, Harrison and the Harat www.thiele-reid.com. rison/East Newark Elks BPOE Ronald L. ‘Foxy’ Gray Felicia was born in New2326.

Ronald L. “Foxy” Gray, 73, of burgh, N.Y., and lived in In his free time, he was an Pocono Lake, Pa., formerly of Kearny and North Arlington avid sports fan. He loved East Newark, died Oct. 19. before moving to Lyndhurst baseball and coached for HarBorn in Massachusetts, Mr. eight years ago. rison Recreation for many Gray lived in East Newark beShe was the head cashier at years. His favorite sports fore moving to Pennsylvania F. W. Woolworth Company in teams were the NY Yankees 23 years ago.

Rutherford for 10 years, retirand the NY Football Giants.

He was a truck driver with ing in 1992.

He also loved fishing and crabUPS for 30 years. After his Ms. Strohl is survived by bing, most especially with his retirement, he became a park her children, Dorene Dougan Grandson, Jayden. ranger with the Lake Naomi and Paul and George Laccone; He is survived by his beGolf Course. He also served siblings Rosemarie Arrotta loved wife, Cecilia “Donna” in the United States Navy. and Jospeh Laccone; six grand- Padovano (Bleakley) (married He was the beloved huschildren and two great-grand- 36 years), devoted children, band of the late Wilhelmina children. Felicia also leaves Amy Starr, Bryan and Jillian, “Tiny” Boyd Gray. He was the behind her companion Robert son in law, Skip Starr, cherfather of Kimberly Goldman Mac Fadyen. ished grandson, Jayden Starr, 211115A01 (Robert), Michele Year (Jose) In lieu of flowers, the family dear sister, Lisa Cassels, loving and Angela Keena, brother of suggests contributions to the Uncle, Salvatore Marinello Barbara Pratt (Richard), Kevin American Diabetes Associa(Dolores) and his caring Gray (Anne Marie), Mary Ahi- tion. nieces, Lexy and Carrie as well gian (the late Donald), Betty as many other nieces, nephSherman (Jim) and the late Salvatore ‘Sal’ Padovano ews and cousins. He is also Carol, Richard and David, the survived by his beloved pet, Salvatore “Sal” Padovano,

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Mary F. McKay Mary F. McKay, of Kearny, died Oct. 17.

She was 89.

Private arrangements were by the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home in Kearny.

Mary had worked in Newark as a legal executive secretary.

She was an active member of the Harrison Cancer League.

Sister of the late Doris M. Reidy, she is survived by her niece Laura Silva (Victor) and nephew Keith Reidy (Annmarie). She was the great-aunt of Stephanie, Keith, Krystina, Victor and Casey and greatgreat aunt of Cameron.

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Charlie. He was predeceased by his parents, Salvatore (1993) and Petrina (2002) Padovano and his sister, Louise Cimpric (2014).

Sal was not only a recipient of an organ donation, but he was also a donor, under the care of the NJ Sharing Network.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations may be made to either Camp Fatima, P.O. Box 654, Harrison, N.J. 07029 or NBIMC Foundation, 201 Lyons Ave., G2, Newark, N.J. 07112 in loving memory of Sal.

hawkin. She is also survived by her sisters, Yvonne Roddie, Janette Roddie McCabe; and brother-in-law, James McCabe.

Renee was a spirited soul who could not be described as traditional by any means but had a great love for her family, friends, animals, music, games and a great party. She was also known for her witty and twisted sense of humor and amazing hosting skills for anyone entering her home.

Per Renee’s request, she was cremated and did not want any formal funeral services.

A celebration of Renee’s life Renee Mulholland will take place at the Knights Renee (Roddie) Mulholland, of Columbus, 194 River Road, 45, of Little Egg Harbor, origi- North Arlington, from 3 to 7 nally from Kearny until 2000, p.m. on Nov. 5, with a eulogy died peacefully at home on at 3:30 p.m. Additional speakMonday, Oct. 3, surrounded by ers are welcome. her loving family.

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APARTMENTS FOR RENT

KEARNY Excellent Apt. 1st fl. 2 BR’s, LR, Kitchen w/ceramic floors. H/W floors. $1,200/month. separate utilities.

1 month security. No pets/ smoking. Avl. Dec. 1st.

(201) 991-2854.

KEARNY Elm Court Kearny’s Best kept secret 732 Elm St. 1 BR fr $895. NYC Commuter Bldg Call Alan 201-955-4334 or PJ 973- 992-1555 ext. 1 Affiliated Mgmt

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

HARRISON New House, 3 BR, 2 Baths. $2,100/ month. 1 1/2 months BELLEVILLE 3 BR’s, LR, security. Close to PATH. DR 6 large rooms, 2nd No pets. No smoking. Avl. fl. Lovely Brand new EIK Now. (252) 259-5854. with cherry wood cabinets. Granite Countertops & Island table w/ HARRISON New High granite. built-in Stainless Quality, 3 BR, 2 BathSteel Chef Stove and mi- room. and office. Bal$2,200/month. crowave, All new Europe- cony. an Flooring Throughout Utilities separate Near the house. Beautiful Bay Asian Supermarket & window. Crystal Chan- High School. 15 min to delier in DR. Close to all PATH. Avl. now. (973) schools, highways, shop- 772- 3883/2882. ping & transportation. $1,800/month includes HARRISON 1 Large BR HT/HW. (973) 759-5929. condo, w/parking & laundry. HT/HW included. $1,400/month. 1 1/2 BELLEVILLE 2nd, small months security deposit.

BR apt. HT/HW included. Avl. Now. (973) 715no pets. $ 1,000. Call 1941.

Mike (201) 994-5056.

HARRISON 2nd fl. 2 1/2 BR’s, EIk, Large LR & DR, 1,350/month + 1 month BELLEVILLE studio apt. security. No pets. Avl. Nov. 1st. Call or text (862) 373Nice area. No pets.

6800.

(201) 753-2435.

BELLEVILLE

KEARNY BLOOMFIELD

KEARNY Gorgeous, completely redecoBLOOMFIELD Studio rated 3 BR bedroom for rent, $750/month. 1 apartment on Belgrove month security. No pets. Drive. LR, DR, extra sitting room. EIK with new (973) 748-7342. washer and dryer. HT/ HW & WIFI all included.

Plenty of Closet space.

HARRISON $2400.00/month. Call 201-218-3370.

HARRISON - 2 BR, LR, DR, Brand New kitchen. $1,600/month. 1 1/2 month security. HT/HW included. Walking distance to PATH. No pets.

No smoking. (973) 4200139

KEARNY Newly renovated, hardwood floors.

Laundry onsite. HT/HW included. 2 BR start at $1,200. 1 BR start at $975. Jr. 1 BR start at $925. (201) 289-7096

KEARNY 3 Large modern rooms, 1 BR, Arlington Section. Ground Fl. Close to NY transportation. Hardwood Floors, Tiled Kitchen, Laundry Facilities. No pets. $975/ month. Call (908) 2409302.

KEARNY 263 Kearny Ave. 2nd. Fl. 2 BR, LR, Kitchen. $1,150/month.

1 1-2 month security. No pets. Avl. Now. (973) 4774797.

KEARNY 1st. fl. 6 rooms, 2 BR’s, LR, DR, Kitchen & small sub parlor. HT/HW included. $1,400/month.

Avl. Nov. 15th. (201) 5223064.

KEARNY Studio, $680/ month. Room for rent $420/month. All utilities included. 1 1/2 month security. Avl. Now. (551) 580-6450.

KEARNY 5 rooms, close to schools & transportation, separate utilities. No pets. No Smoking. 1 1/2 months security (201) 997-3757.

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KEARNY Totally Renovated 3rd fl. apt. 3 BR’s, $1,300/month. 1 month security. Utilities Separate. No pets. Avl. Now. (973) 979-1383.

KEARNY Arlington Section close to transportation and shopping,1st. fl. 3 large BR’s, 2 full baths, LR, DR, and large EIK, 1,700 sq.ft.

Central A/C. Access to a laundry room, W/D hook-up, and 1 parking space on a driveway provided. Good Neighborhood. Avl. Dec. 1st.

Utilities included. No pets. Asking $2,250/ month. 1 1/2 months security deposit.

Serious offer only. Must see. Contact text and voicemail. (201) 7255116 or leave voicemail (201 955-1854.

KEARNY Sunny 1 BR, on Kearny Ave. in Building.

Steps to bus stops. Avl. Dec. 1st. $1,150/month + utilities. No pets.

(973) 951-7385 KEARNY 1 BR, $900/ month + utilities. 1 1/2 months security. No pets.

No smoking. (201) 428 1299.

KEARNY 1st. fl. 3 BR’s.

LR, DR, Kitchen & Bath. 1 car parking. 1 1/2 month security. Avl. Now. (704) 773-6998.

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APARTMENTS FOR RENT

BUSINESS FOR SALE

NUTLEY NUTLEY 3 large rooms.

1 BR ,LR, EIK. All remodeled. Near transportation. $1,100. HT/HW included.

1 month security. Available Nov 1st. 1 car parking.

(973) 951-6315.

N.ARLINGTON N.ARLINGTON 2 BR’s, Kitchen, W/D, 1 month security. Avl. Nov. 1st.

(732) 501-4649.

GARAGE FOR RENT

HARRISON Bar Business Garage for rent Motorwith rental hall and cycle storage in Kearny, property for sale for more (973) 703-2540.

N.ARLINGTON 1 BR. info. call (973) 482-5015. $1,050/month. HT/HW included. Parking space.

OFFICE SPACE No pets. (201) 342- 2206.

GARAGE

N. ARLINGTON

FOR RENT

N.ARLINGTON 44 Baltimore Ave. 2 BR’s, 2 Bathrooms, $1,600/month.

All utilities included except Gas . Pet ok. Street parking. 1 month security. Avl. Nov. 1st.

(201) 889-4334.

ROOM FOR RENT HARRISON Room for rent. Big closets. Female preferred. Near PATH & transportation.

Share kitchen. No smoking. No drinking. Available now.

Utilities included.

Se habla español.

(973) 485-9464.

HARRISON Large room for rent, AC included.

Family oriented. $700/ month Avl. Now. (201) 772-2197 N.NEWARK Everything included. No Laundry. But Laundry in area. Kitchen Access. Near Transportation. Female Preferred. $600/month + 1 mo. security. Avl. immediately.

Call/Text 973-873-1943.

E. NEWARK Room for rent. Male preferred. All utilities included. Avl Nov. 1st.(551) 655-9547 (973) 868-7999.

HARRISON 1 Large BR, includes all utilities and cable TV. Shared kitchen, LR & bath. $600/month.

(201) 772-2197.

N.ARLINGTON Prime location on Ridge rd., 2,500sq. ft. Can be used.

Retail/office/medical space. On Ground floor.

Off street parking call for detail (201) 538-1319 or (201) 997-2341

N.ARLINGTON 2nd fl. 5 rooms. 2 BR’s. Enclosed Porch. $1,350/month.

No Utilities included.

1 month security. H/W Floors. No pets. 1 block from all transportation.

Avl. Oct. 15th or Nov. 1st.

201-618-0316.

KEARNY office/retail, center of town, ground level $650/month. Call for details. (201) 997-2341 or (201) 538-1319.

STORE FOR RENT

FURNISHED ROOM 2003 Pontiac Grand AM134K miles $1500 call FOR RENT BELLEVILLE Clean nice furnished room for rent in my home. No smoking.

Shared kitchen & Bath.

Laundry. A/C. Light cooking. Utilities supplied.

Parking. $850/month 1 month security.

Nice Neighborhood.

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October 29th and 30th 177 Valley Brook Avenue, Lyndhurst Hours 9am3pm - Household items, clothes, collectibles, and Much More.

PERSONALS Wanted Heavy set White female smoker, to share in laughter fun, and great conversation. White Male with personality plus. Ages 30-55 (201) 377-8118.

HALL FOR RENT

2002 Mazda Protégé 5, Great condition. 50,100 miles. Call leave message (201) 600-0278.

LOST & FOUND

HOUSE FOR SALE

Found Women’s Eye Glasses Left on Yard sale on 10/15/16. (201) 9980861

KEARNY Fully Furnished 1 Family House, 3 BR’s. 3 floors. Driveway & Garage. $264,900. Call after 4pm 201-719-3558 Ell’s House.

USB Hub and Memory Stick’s 2 Black and 1 Blue.

Reward. PO BOX 1808, Newark, NJ 07101. (201) 772-4892.

Need Transportation?

Experienced Driver New Car, Door to Door Service Hospital. Dr. Appy., Shopping. Etc. English, Spanish, Portuguese

(201) 349-1214

Certified aide seeks Position to take care of the elderly at night.

Excellent ref.

973-763-1438 or 201-285-4091

EMPLOYMENT/ HELP WANTED $$ NOW HIRING! $$ Property Inspectors FT/PT in your area.

Free training provided. msangelabove@ comcast.net.

(732)766-4425

Full time medical receptionist needed for a busy ENT office in Nutley.One evening a week a must. Highly preferred someone with experience and bilingual in Spanish.

Please email resumes to: entcenterofnj.anam@ gmail.com

Experienced counter cook needed. Must know how to make salads, burritos etc for small fast food restaurant call 201-232-6547

LYNDHURST - Small store or office on busy street. $795/month.

(973) 760-4877

CAR FOR SALE

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SALE

KEARNY 1,100 sq. ft.

Located on 14 Kearny Ave. $1,100/month + 1 1/2 months security. no cooking on site. Call Mike (201) 939-1831.

201-803-6556

LYNDHURST 1 bedroom $1,250/month, 2 BR $1,450/month.HT/HW included. (973) 760-4877

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Hall Available Family Affairs Mid week special.

Call for info (201) 991-9865 or (201) 893-2280 Max 80 people.

EMPLOYMENT/ HELP WANTED

Instructor & Driver wanted.

Will train right candidate. Must be reliable.

(201) 246-8000 Help Wanted Packer + Machine Operator in warehouse. Company located near Mill St., Belleville Starting wage $10/HR. Call (973) 482-8603.

BUS DRIVERS WANTED The Town of Harrison is looking for experienced and licensed Bus Drivers to drive for Town and School functions. Must possess a valid New Jersey CDL Driver’s License with “P” and “S” endorsements. Background checks and physicals will be performed $15 PER HOUR – Part Time To Apply, Contact JOAN WOODS (973-268-2444) MAYOR’S OFFICE, TOWN HALL, 318 HARRISON AVENUE, HARRISON, NJ 07029 HARRISON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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CLEANING SERVICES

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HOME IMPROVEMENT

PEST CONTROL

CDL Driver Wanted Adult Medical Day Care (Belleville) Part Time/Full Time Driver for adult medical daycare in Essex county needed. A CDL with Class B and Endorsement P a MUST!!! Spanish speaking a plus. No nights or weekends.

Competitive Salary.

Call Monday thru Friday only between 10 AM and 5 PM. Call 973-751-6000 or Fax resume to 973-751-1190

Wait staff & Dishwashers/ Porters for busy Banquet/Catering Hall. Part-time hours. Will Train.

Inquire in person.

Annie’s cleaning service

Recycle Bicycle Repair.

Reparacion de Bicicletas.

Bicycles Wanted Parts or whole.

Mobile Repair Avl. Call/text Danny (201) 702-3525.

G & R Builders

PEST CONTROL Exterminating Fast Service • Roaches • Fleas • Ants • Bed Bugs Call 973-932-2092 Licensed & Insured

Drivers: Excellent Wages + Monthly Bonuses up to $500+.

Guaranteed Hometime. BCBS Benefits.

No Touch. CDL-A 1yr exp. 855-842-8498

Homes, Offices.

Move In-out cleaning.

Avl. also to clean up your next party or event.

Gift Certificate Avail.

Excellent references.

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CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

Law enforcement officer PT special law enfacement officers needed to work up to 20 hrs wk, $24 hr.

For details, applic and residency req, go to www.kearnynj.org.

Town of Kearny, Kearny NJ EOE/ADA

Martinez Construction

• Roofing • Chimneys • Basement • Gutter • Masonry • Chimney & Roof Leak • Work Exterior and Interior

(201) 952-0076

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Nicolo’s Italian Bakery and Deli has positions available: Italian Bread Baker-mixing doughs making bread and rolls.

Italian Deli counter person- making sandwiches and customer service Cashier.

We are a family business for over 50 years.

APPLY IN PERSON ONLY!!!

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Getting Home is Easier. Nice Pay Package. BCBS/Dental/Vision. Monthly Bonuses. No-Touch.

Chromed out Trucks w/APU’S. CDL-A 855-842-8498

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Danny Construction All types of Masonry Work

House Cleaner, High Skilled, Efficient, Reliable.

Every other week - 4 Hours $70.00 (973) 666-1570.

Couple from Poland will clean houses, apartments, offices.

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• Steps •Sidewalks •Ret. Walls • Chimney Build & Repair • Paver Patios • Brick Design • Plastering

And all Types of Repairs

(862) 256-8256 Free Estimates Belleville, NJ •Concrete • Brick work • steps • Stone Walls • Drywall •Tiles, ALL types of Masonry Free Estimates (973) 943-2254

Maria - Cleaning Quality - Dependable Honest Service 15 Years of Exp. Daily - Weekly Monthly Rates Available.

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Good affordable prices.

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Fully Insured. Bonded.

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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.

Lic# 13vh03006100

MASONRY SERVICES

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

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Danny the Screen Man Replaces screen on wooden & aluminum doors & windows.

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

Plumbing & Heating Kitchen and bath remodeling. Carpentry.

Hot Water Heaters.

Fully Ins. Lic# 165

(201)637-1775 Courageous Plumbing HVAC LLC LIC. # 11103 • Plumbing • Heating • Air Conditioning • Hot Air Furnaces • Sewer Drain Cleaning • Video Sewer Inspections •Oil Tank Removal No money up front, Finance up to 115 payments.

(201) 206-4845

J. Hugroy Plumbing & Heating LLC Boilers, Hot Water Heaters, A/C, Water & Sewer Lines, Pumps, Sump pit, Sewer Ejectors, French Drain, Backflow Testing.

1(877) 766-4778.

NJ Lic. #08865

(973) 477-1848.

N&J REMODELERS

Roofing + Siding Specialist. Windows, Doors, Decks, Kitchen, Baths. Complete HomeRenovation.

Quality workmanship.

All work guaranteed.

Free Estimate.

Fully insured

Fernando Ferrer European Experience Ceramic Work Carpentry, Painting (201) 428-4477

MASONRY SERVICES

Painting & Decorating Andreas Painting

Giuliano Turano

(201) 997-0706

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Kevin’s Professional Painting.

• Sheet rocking, • Plastering, Floors, • Doors & More.

Better your home.

Once call does it all.

Very neat and clean.

No money down.

Our service and prices will be the best.

Senior discount.

201-565-6393.

Retaining Walls, Brick, Block, Stone Work, Patio, Roof, Siding.

Handyman & All type of Masonry Work.

Free Estimates.

Fully Insured.

30 years Experience

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.

(973) 803-0556.

Manny Vidveiro Masonry

• Blocks • Concrete • Bricks • Flatwork • Basement

Waterproofing • Tiles.

(908) 456-8016

Seamless Gutters Installed LLC • Gutters Cleaned • Yankee Gutters Repaired & Relined • Slate Roofs Repaired • Flat Roofs Sealed & Coated “Save Plenty“ Call Dennie” 1-800-479-3262

SNOW REMOVAL

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New + Re-roofing • Flat roofing Window installation • Siding • Gutters Free estimates Fully insured (973) 343-1167 (201) 528-8350 Lic#13VH04302300

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William J. Mcguire Cell (201) 955-2520 Home (570) 369-3141.

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

Cash Paid (201) 920-8875

DEADLINES ARE MONDAYS BEFORE 3PM (201) 991-1600

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attended. The Chinese engraving, in 24-kt. gold which were prohibited leaf, was done by North elsewhere.”

Arlington artist Val VaEventually, the Chinese dhinow, who donated his began to move southservices. ward from Belleville to The dedication cerNewark, which had its emony was organized own thriving “Chinathrough the joint efforts town” on Mulberry St. of the Historical Socifrom 1890 until the 1960s. ety and the New Jersey The monument Chinese-American Assodedicated Saturday was ciation and attracted 100+ designed and built by an attendees from hither accomplished mason: and yon – including Perrone himself. It bears China. Among the most the words, “In sacred moving moments were memory of those piorenditions of both the neering souls of BelChinese and Amerileville’s Chinese comcan national anthems: munity.” the former, by opera At the top is an insinger Xuezheng Feng; scription in Chinese the latter, by 11-year-old characters, which transBelleville resident Brilates as “Cantonese in anna Santos. the Arms of Jesus” – a Following the outdoor sentiment taken from portion of the program, a banner that hung in there was a gathering the Sunday School the in the church hall, with Chinese children had

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Burlington, where his gallery, Ronaldo’s Art president for N.J. OpCorner is also located. erations, noted that the He studied at the fashion-show concept High School of Art & came from Goodwill Design in New York and staffers, who have has to date developed also organized shows more than 200 characin N.Y. “An event like ters who are featured this takes a lot of effort,” in both his paintings she said, crediting the and children’s books. diligence of the Harrison Among them is “Bobby staff, including Donna Braids,” a little boy with Morgan, who spearhead- a unique hairstyle who ed Friday’s successful learns the importance project. of being true to oneself As for the art exhibit, and helps other chilit featured works by dren realize “it’s not Ronaldo Byrd, an artist what’s on the outside, in the autism spectrum but what’s inside” that who has been drawing counts in someone. and painting since age 3.

On Saturday, Ronaldo Born and raised in Cawas headed for Philanarsie, Brooklyn, the delphia, where his work 28-year-old now lives in would be featured in GOODWILL from

remarks by Consul Wang Liyu and Deputy Vice Consul General Zhu Ziayo, representing the government of the People’s Republic of China.

Also speaking were Perrone, church Pastor Miguel Ortiz, N.J. Chinese American Association Chairman Gary Luo, Chinese community and business leader Margaret Lam, Belleville Deputy Mayor Vincent Cozzarelli, North Arlington Councilman Richard Hughes, Essex County Freeholder Cynthia Toro, Fr. Augustine Curley of Newark Abbey and author/Newark Chinatown historian Yolan Skeete.

If you would like to learn more about Belleville’s intriguing past, visit bellevillehistory. org. an “Autism Speaks” art show. You can view his work at Ronaldo’s Art Corner Facebook page and at ronaldos-art-corner.myshopify.com.

The artist’s mother, Valerie Spencer-Byrd, who writes the text for his books, accompanied him to the Harrison program and addressed the audience, noting the philosophy both she and her son share: “Keep reaching for the moon, and even if you miss, at least you’ll be among the stars.”

Every time she visits Goodwill in Harrison, your correspondent knows she is among the stars.

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