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for that department. Asked about the interview process in which he participated, Montillo said: “I LYNDHURST — did not see the videotapes lame it on the quality that the mayor saw. I found of the videotape. out today [June 23], just like Six township police you.” promotions have been put Meanwhile, the subject of on hold because the taped electronic recording came interviews of candidates up as the commissioners for the higher ranks were began their meeting when an deemed to be unintelligible. unidentified man who had And that finding has led to set up a tripod and camera a decision by the new police ed the interviews himself chief ’s offi ce” where they to record the public session commissioner to at least with then-Police Commisapparently “didn’t realize was told by the mayor to delay the promotions. sioner John Montillo in a how sensitive” the space cease and desist because he Because the six individuroom at police headquarters would be in terms of not had “no permission to do a als were appointed May 1 in where “we later found there fi ltering out extraneous video of the meeting.” an acting capacity, to take was audio interference” sounds. Consequently, he The man then complied. effect in 60 days, all six from a nearby air-conditionsaid, “you couldn’t hear the In other business, the “will maintain their current ing unit. offi cers’ answers.” commissioners voted to rank,” according to newly Giangeruso said that Alampi said the township’s adopt the 2017 municipal appointed township attorney he and the chief recently newly adopted municipal budget after a public hearCarmine Alampi. “looked at the videos and I budget contains suffi cient ing at which no one from Meanwhile, Mayor/Pocouldn’t understand them. funds for the “pay differenthe public spoke. (The fact lice Commissioner Robert tial total” needed to cover that the commissioners were Giangeruso will be appoint- … It just wasn’t clear.” Later, Giangeruso — who the promotions for the balmeeting at 10 a.m. may have ing a three-member commitwas restored as police direc- ance of the year. been a contributory factor.) tee to review the Lyndhurst tor at the township board On the average, he said, In any event, the budget Police Department promoof commissioners’ May 16 there is a differential of calls for total appropriation policy and “organize $8,000 to $12,000 per inditions of $39,355,501, of which standards” to decide how to reorganization meeting following the May 9 municividual for the higher rank $31,825,178 must be raised proceed from here, Alampi pal election — and Alampi which, he added, translates locally. The local tax levy said. offered further perspective to about $60,000 annually is down from last year’s Whether the same people background on the situation so only about $30,000 will $32,689,464 — a 2.4% dewho were designated to get to The Observer. suffi ce to cover the last six crease of about $864,000 the promotions will end up To get up to speed on months of the year. — which, according to getting them or whether othdevelopments in the LPD, The individuals who township CFO Robert Beers will, is unknown at this Giangeruso said he asked to were designated for “actnecke, would translate to point. view the videos on Friday, ing” appointments on May 1 the owner of an “average” The situation came to light June 16. “There were 25 inwere: Lt. Michael Carino, to house assessed at $305,000 at a special meeting of the terviews done,” he said. captain; Sgt. Rick Pizzutti, paying $89 less in taxes on township governing body At this point, Alampi to lieutenant; Offi cers Nick the municipal portion of the last Friday, June 23, when continued the discussion, Coviello, Vince Auteri and budget. the Board of Commissioners explaining that O’Connor James Goral, to sergeant; Benecke credited “revemerged from a half-hour and Montillo were using a and Offi cer Rich Holicki, to enue enhancements” such as private caucus to question questionnaire from which detective. higher fees collected by the Police Chief John O’Connor. they would randomly choose Montillo was asked by The township for construction Alampi asked the chief if “three or four” questions to Observer if he felt the action permits and the like with he was still “in possession pose to a candidate, not nectaken by Giangeruso was contributing to boosting of the CD tapes” that reessarily the same each time, justifi ed and the commisLyndhurst’s fi scal resources. corded the interviews with so the procedure “wasn’t sioner replied that, as the The budget anticipates a the police candidates and if uniform or very extensive.” current head of the police $1 million surplus account, he “continue[d] to maintain Alampi said the chief department, Giangeruso along with about $6.1 million them” and O’Connor replied and Montillo did the inter“had the authority” to do in the affirmative. story continued next page The chief said he conduct- views “in a room next to the what he felt was appropriate

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in debt service and about $3 million as reserve for uncollected taxes. In personnel matters, the commissioners appointed various professionals: Carmine L. Alampi LLC of Hackensack as township attorney at the rate of $175 per hour (no cap set); Chasen, Lamparello, Mallon

& Cappuzzom PC of Secaucus as special counsel for tax appeals at the rate of $150 per hour for state court matters, $175 an hour for federal court cases and $75 an hour for “law clerk/paralegals”; Verraioli, Wielkotz, Cerullo & Cuva of Pompton Lakes as auditor at the rate of $75,000 plus up to

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named Kevin Cuneo as interim deputy court administrator (no salary listed) for a one-year probationary period, effective June 19, and appointed Annette Mazure as acting registrar of vital statistics and Kristin Collette as deputy registrar, effective immediately (no salaries listed).

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merger of the Catholic parishes based at Holy Cross Church in Harrison and St. Anthony’s in East Newark. Mass continues to be celebrated at St. Anthony’s Church on N. Second St., but as early as September 2012, the Rev. Joseph Girone, the then-pastor of Holy Cross, registered a website — www. holycross-stanthony.org — listing religious activities and Mass times for Holy

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as part of the archdiocesan New Energies Parish Initiatives. Jim Goodness, spokesman for the Archdiocese of Newark, last week confirmed that the school building — which the borough has used as a community center for the past 15 or so years — was purchased by Harrison Properties LLC for $700,000. “The sale was consummated in the last few weeks and we expect to close sometime in July,” Goodness said. An archdiocesan real estate website lists the building as about 60 years old, with each floor consisting of about 5,400 square feet. The first floor has a “large banquet-style hall,” with bathrooms; the second floor has “four standardsize classrooms and storage area” and the basement has a large hall, adjunct side hall, kitchen and small bathroom. The property is zoned for 2-family residential/commercial/recreation use. The parking lot has room for 35 vehicles. Calvin Xiao, listed as the buyer’s representative, was contacted by The Observer and asked what his client intended to do with the 2-story-plus-basement, 16,000-square foot brick building and parking lot, which fronts along Sherman Ave. between N. Second and John Sts. “I have no comment for you,” Xiao told a reporter. “A plan for the property hasn’t been finalized.” It could be that answer

will be forthcoming quite soon — East Newark Mayor Joseph Smith last week told The Observer that someone had phoned Borough Hall to request a list of property owners within a 200-foot radius of the St. Anthony site at Second and John Sts. That could be a signal that some entity plans to file an application with the borough’s joint Zoning/ Planning Board for land use approvals for development of the site. If such an application were filed and the board scheduled a public hearing, the applicant would be required to notify area property owners of the hearing. However, the request for the list of addresses was made by someone other than “Harrison Properties” and the borough would not immediately disclose the entity’s name. While the property was on the market, Goodness said, “there was interest from the [borough] and a couple of prospective [private] buyers.” Last fall, the borough governing body voted to authorize bonding for up to $500,000 for acquisition of the property and environmental cleanup costs. Reportedly, the borough and Board of Education had hoped to secure the building to relieve pressure on its cramped elementary school. But those plans would seem to be moot now with the announced purchase by an outside entity.

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Kearny’s Sarah Davie ready to change world By Kevin Canessa Jr. kc@theobserver.com Kearny’s Sarah Davie has a goal — to change the world’s thinking about how we treat the environment. At the rate she’s going, it seems like she might change the world’s thinking twice over. That’s because the specialneeds teacher at New Jer-

of press time, raised 7% of her overall goal of $5,500. “I knew I wasn’t going to be paid for this,” Davie said. “But it was something I knew I had to do. I love to travel. I love the environment. I love my students.” At her first stop, China, she’ll tackle a major environmental issue the Chinese people face.

knows I will be very smart about my travels.” “We’re so proud of what she’s doing,” dad Ken Davie said. “Will I worry? Of course. It’s what fathers do when they have daughters.

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sey Regional Day School in Newark (the school’s part of the Newark Public School system) is taking a full-year sabbatical this coming academic year — though she will probably be working more than she would have if she remained stateside. She’s leaving for China this week (Wednesday, June 28) and will be making stops in Asia, Africa and Europe through March. She’ll be teaching lessons — mostly about environmental issues, but also about geography, social justice and other academic skills — to her fourthand fifth-grade students back in Newark via video. Sometimes, she’ll do it live (that won’t be easy given time-zone differences.) Other times, it’ll be recorded. It will all be part of her students’ curriculum (though they’ll still get their regular lessons from a substitute teacher while Davie is away.) Now get this: While she’s gone, Davie will not be paid, and she’ll be funding her global journey on her own. However, you can help fund Davie’s time away if you’re so inclined — she’s set up a crowdsourcing site at www. fundmytravel.com/campaign/ wI1k7bWmZE — and has, as

“Air smog,” Davie said. “It’s a big in China.” Then, she’ll move on to New Zealand, Australia, Botswana, South Africa, Kenya, Switzerland and she’ll end up in India. It’s in India where she says she hopes to have the most fun while away. “My favorite holiday is called ‘Holi,’” she said. “It’s a festival of colors. Everyone wears white saris, and the people throw colors to form a rainbow of colors. I love the holiday and can’t wait to show it to the kids.” Davie plans to spend between 2 to 4 weeks in each country. She’ll stay in hostels, on reservations, reservations and wildlife reserves, depending on where she is. She says she’ll really miss her parents — Ken and Edna Davie, of Kearny — the most while she’s gone, but they’ll get to see her at least once. They’ll be visiting Sarah for her 30th birthday while she’s in New Zealand. “My parents have been very supportive of this,” Davie said. But she says her dad will still worry about her wellbeing a lot while she’s away. “Dad always worries the most,” she said. “But he

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I hadn’t even thought about it in all that time, but apparf late, I have come ently it had wormed its way across a bunch of TV into the depths of my brain, shows and news stofor, while watching a TV ries regarding recent revisions program about arguments in prior, long-held concluover historical research, its sions based on archaeologititle suddenly popped into my cal research. New excavations head: “Motel of the Mysterand modern science have ies.” combined to make historians I moused on over to Amaquestion what we thought we zon, ordered a copy and have knew about ancient civilizabeen LOLing all over again. It tions. is a brilliant parody of scholarExamples: ly “expertise” and how readily “Unknown Monumental Palfi ction can be defined — and ace Rewrites Ancient Greek accepted — as fact. History” (Haaretz.com, Jan. Written and illustrated by 30. 2017). David Macaulay, the book is “Archaeologists Rethink the set in the year 4022, when an Early Civilizations of the Amaamateur archaeologist, Howzon” (Archaeology magazine, ard Carson, happens upon a June 12, 2017). buried 20th-century structure “Archaeologists Unearth in what had been a nation Ancient, Forgotten City in called Usa. Eastern Ethiopia” — a “disThe entire population of covery (that) revolutionizes our understanding of trade” in Usa, and of the rest of the North America, was destroyed that region. (The Telegraph, in a 1985 cataclysm that 41stU.K., June 19, 2017). Are you yawning yet? Don’t. century historians attributed, in part, to “an accidental This column deals not with reduction in postal rates.” (literally) dusty history, but (Remember, in the mid-20th with a certain work of fiction that, nearly four decades after century, people still used snail mail. Which was not actually its 1979 publication, can still delivered by snails.) make me LOL. As is obvious from the title,

what Carson has discovered is a motel, but he proceeds to hilariously misinterpret everything in and about it, along with the “Yank” civilization that produced it. No way will I detail all the analyses (read the book!), but I shall

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share one to give you a taste. One illustration offers an aerial view of the fully excavated building, and I noticed several 20th-century autos in the motel parking lot. Carson had not yet mentioned these,

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and I wondered what his explanation would be. It came a few pages later: In a “vast, flat area marked with parallel white lines … stood freely interpreted metal sculptures of animals.” These were inscribed with the names of each creature: Cougar, Skylark, Thunderbird, etc. “The importance of animal worship in Yank burial customs has never been more clearly illustrated.” Those of you familiar with actual archaeology might notice the similarity between Howard Carson’s name and that of Howard Carter, who made a revolutionary discovery in Egypt in 1922. Yours truly was sharp enough to catch that connection, but something else eluded me. During his dig, Carson eventually uncovers the Great Sign atop the building, which bears the name: Toot ‘n’ C’mon Motel. It was only as I was falling asleep, hours after reading the book, that the stunning realization jolted me awake. How could I have missed it? Tut, tut, Karen. Tut, tut.

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Pink slips for 14 teachers By Ron Leir editorial@theobserver.com

And those calculations, generally speaking, provide the starting point of figuring out KEARNY – how many teaching positions she’ll need to fill. In turn, nless the state legisBlood said, she next looks at lature reapportions school aid funding, lit- the fiscal resources available tle can be done to reverse the to fund those slots. Problem is, she said, Kearny ill fortunes of 14 non-tenured schools are “grossly underteachers (of a total certififunded” by the state and “that, cated staff of about 530) who coupled with other local were let go by the Kearny issues,” compounded the disBoard of Education. trict’s financial constraints. So said Patricia Blood, One of those issues that, acsuperintendent of schools cording to BOE member Barfor the Kearny public school bara Cifelli-Sherry, “is causing district, in the aftermath of a hardship” to the district is the board meeting Monday, June Kearny-based charter school 19. Blood said those employees which has drawn about 150 local students who had been were the unfortunate casualties of how the numbers — of attending Kearny elementary school enrollment and budget schools and for whom the district must pay 90% of their moneys — played out. tuition. Blood said that she and In the $84.2 million budget interim business administrafor 2017-2018 that the board tor H. Ronald Smith carefully has adopted, of which about reviewed the budget, pro$51 million has to be raised jected enrollment data and locally, fixed costs such as employee retirements to see health insurance, utilities and how many instructional staff the like increased in excess could be brought back. of the state mandated 2% cap, A big factor that went into causing pressures on the rest those calculations, she said, of the budget and triggering a was class size, among the elprojected school tax increase ementary school population, of about $144 on the “average” in particular, she said. For kindergarten and grade house assessed at $95,335. Another as yet-unknown 1, for example, Blood said cost will be determined by she’s placed a limit of no the outcome of still-pending more than 21 students per contract negotiations between class; for grade 2, 22 is the the BOE and the teachers’ unmaximum; for grade 3, it’s 23; ion. The existing agreement for grade 4, it’s 24; for grade 5, runs out June 30. Talks are it’s 25. “ongoing,” Blood said. So if a given school has a Meanwhile, there are 14 total of, say, 75, children enterteachers — four from the high ing the fifth grade, “I’ll need school and the balance from three sections of fifth gradelementary schools — who ers,” she said.

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won’t be returning for fall classes in September. Additionally, Blood said, the district won’t be replacing a supervisor of English Language Arts and Social Studies, one secretary, one custodian and two media specialists, all of whom are retiring. Asked about the teaching positions, Blood said that each accounted for an average base pay of about $52,000 plus $25,000 for health benefits, thereby accounting for a total of nearly $1.1 million. “We are continuing to look at the budget to see if we can bring back additional teachers,” Blood said, “and if we can, those most recently not reappointed would be the first we’d look to bring back.” But she conceded that unless the Legislature acts to redistribute the pool of state school aid, such an outcome seems unlikely. And, even if the state lawmakers did provide the additional money and if the governor signed the bill, there is no way of knowing when the money would get to local districts, she noted.

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Belleville Board of Education Trustee Thomas Grolimond and Belleville Historical Society President Michael Perrone place flags and clean the bronze plaques at the Revolutionary War Soldiers Monument in the cemetery of the old Belleville Dutch Reformed Church, in preparation of the July 4 morning ceremony honoring the 68 soldiers buried in the historic church yard located at the corner of Main and Rutgers Sts. The 11 a.m., July 4, ceremony includes the roll call of the troops, readings from the Declaration of Independence and concludes with a 21-gun cannon salute. For more information call Mike Perrone at 973-780-7852 or email him at bellevillehistory@gmail.com.

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Reading rocks for kids By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON –

ot books? Yes, that could well be the motto for kids at

Harrison’s Lincoln and Hamilton elementary schools. A visitor to the town’s Public Library a couple of weeks ago might have thought they were giving away gold bullion, judging from the 100 or so youngsters

and parents who swarmed the children’s section that day. Kids from kindergarten through grade 5 got free books — furnished by district assistant curriculum director Amy Heberling and several teach-

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Harrison kids, at Public Library, will be reading up a storm this summer. And many active readers will enjoy riding bikes from Walmart.

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ers — plus they got to make cardboard bookmarks, sing with music teacher /guitarist Robin Lee and enjoy treats like brownies, cupcakes and chocolate chip cookies prepared by students from Harrison High School’s culinary kitchen. One Lincoln School firstgrader’s mom, who gave only her first name, Mairenis, said, “My husband was a history major in college and he made me promise to bring Taylor [her daughter] to the library twice a week.” Books have become a happy habit for Taylor, who got her library card when she was in kindergarten: “Every night before she goes to bed, my husband and I take turns reading to her,” her mom said. Another mom, Shyamala Jacob, who accompanied her daughter Ashrita, a fourth-grader at Hamilton School, to the library, said Ashrita “likes all types of books.” A week later, there were more rewards when kids selected from each grade in both schools for their reading appetites were the lucky winners of 47 bikes donated by Walmart through a “community partner” grant. The district raised funds to pay for helmets. These activities were the joyous culmination of a yearlong initiative by the district to

jumpstart kids’ performance in English Language Arts through the habit of reading. Among kids in kindergarten, personal favs are trending toward the “Amelia Bedelia” series for girls and “Captain Underpants” for boys, said Lincoln School teacher Lindsay DeMaio, who paused in her bookmarkmaking instruction to give this tip to a reporter. “This [library] program is a nice refresher before school lets out,” DeMaio noted. During the summer, her students — as will those in other grades — “must read a book of their choice.” Last week, when the kids got their bicycles — many with training wheels — Heberling said that books were meant to be the inspiration. So no wonder she called the giveaway, “Get a ride from reading.” “We also gave out applications to get a library card to those kids who don’t have yet one,” she said. Heberling, who also serves as a literacy coach, credited her overseer, curriculum & instruction director Maureen Kroog, with being “all in” on the project. “We talked about doing this after learning that Nutley [schools] did something similar and we put it together in a couple of days,” she said.

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release. According to Fitzpatrick’s Lyndhurst man was office: sentenced last week to From July 2014 through 46 months in prison for December 2015, Hafez operated fraudulently obtaining more an investment fraud scheme in than $1.5 million from apwhich he and others created a proximately 100 victims prior number of entities, including to high-profile initial public Lotus Global. Several of these offerings (IPOs), Acting U.S. had websites and social media Attorney William E. Fitzpatrick pages listing Hafez as the CEO announced. and advertising themselves Omar Hafez, 25, had previas successful wealth manageously pleaded guilty to one ment companies. count of wire fraud. U.S. DisTo deceive victims, Hafez trict Judge William H. Walls imrepresented that he had access posed the sentence last Thursto shares of various companies day in Newark Federal Court. prior to their initial public In addition to the prison offerings and could use that term, Hafez must pay restituaccess to provide significant tion of $1.5 million and serve profits. However, bank rethree years of supervised NEWARK –

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appropriate bail, was advised to contact the Newark Municipal Court for a new appearance date and was released. ••• During a routine property check on Passaic Ave., officers reportedly observed a man smoking what appeared to be marijuana. Joseph Lamanna, 24, of Nutley, was taken into custody, transported to HQ without incident, charged with possession of a CDS and of drug paraphernalia, advised of his court date and released. ••• A Humbert St. resident stated that they had returned home to find a ladder over their vehicle and a contractor painting the home adjacent to theirs. Police said paint was observed on the hood, with specks over the sides of the car. The victim was advised to contact their insurance agency and/or Small Claims Court in Newark. ••• Officers responded to Elm Place to speak with a victim who said that, while walk-

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June at the library The Belleville Public Library, concludes its June programs for adults and young adults with the following activities: • Folded Book Art, June 27, 6 to 7 p.m. • Family Movie Night: “La La Land,” June 29, 5:30 to 7 p.m. • Adult Color Me Happy, June 30, 10 to 11 a.m. • Teen Color Me Happy, June 30, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., for grades 6 to 12. For children, the library is offering: • Pajama Time, June 27 at 6 p.m. • Storybook Friends: Summer Days, June 28, at 10:30 a.m. • Bookworm Bingo, June 29, 5 to 6 p.m. • Kids Coloring Club, June 30 at 3:30 p.m. The library is located at 221 Washington Ave. For more information, call 973-450-3434.

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‘Winter Wonderland’ in July The Kearny Public Library presents “Magical Musical Winter Wonderland,” at 4:30 p.m., Thursday, July 13, at the Main Library, 318 Kearny Ave. Award-winning singer-songwriter Patricia Shih celebrates the beauty and fun of winter under the warmth of summer. Children will “ice skate” around a lake, have a fun “snowball fight,” play musical games and sing songs praising winter. Call the Children’s Room at 201-9982666 for more information. Vacation Bible School Calvary United Methodist Church, 342 Elm St., hosts Vacation Bible School, Sunday, July 16, through Friday, July 21, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The school includes Bible stories, crafts, snacks and games. For more information, call Dana Lugo at 201-736-2014.

Summer reading challenge The Kearny Library Children’s Department offers the “Build a Better World Summer Reading Challenge” from now through Aug. 11 so young people can discover that summer reading is a lot of fun. Children of all ages can pick up a free reading log to keep track of the books that they read or have read to them. Each young child who reads or listens to 20 books, and each independent reader who reads for 12 hours, will receive a prize for completing the challenge. An up-to-date Kearny library card is needed to take the challenge. Call 201-998-2666 for more information about children’s vacation programs.

Lego robotics The Kearny Public Library hosts Lego Robotics workshops, hosted by local BlocksCOOL, for children in grades 2 and older, with a building day on Wednesday, July 19, at 4:30 AARP October trip Mexican music @ the library p.m. AARP Chapter 2051 sponsors The Kearny Public Library The workshops are fun, fasta three-day, two-night trip to presents a concert at the Main the Grand Canyon of PennLibrary Reading Garden on July paced and interactive. Children work in small groups under the sylvania, Oct. 4-6. Breakfasts, 13 at 1 p.m., featuring Mariachi supervision of a BlocksCOOLdinners, a wagon tour of the Citlalli, a mariachi band. Both Pennsylvania Grand Canyon, concerts are free. In the event of trained educator to complete a river cruise, Taber Museum, inclement weather, the concerts various LEGO-based projects that provide a first-hand look at tour of Millionaire’s Row, the will take place in the library’s the practical real-world appliRowley House Museum and lower-level assembly room. cation of science, technology, Little League Museum are engineering and mathematics included. Pickup is in Belleville Summer fun at PBGC (& beyond) (STEM). at a location TBD. The cost is The PBGC, 663 Kearny Ave., This workshop is open to all $399 per person with a $50 deopens in July & August on Kearny residents, but class size posit due by June 30. Call Marie Tuesday and Thursday nights Kim at 973-759-3912 for more from 7 to 9 p.m. Most members is limited to 25. Plan on arriving information. and their guests are ages 8 to 15. early to ensure that your child gets a spot. The summer program offers Movie night basketball, dodgeball, wiffleball, Learn chess The township hosts a movie kickball, gymnastics, bowlThe library also hosts a series night featuring “Sing,” Tuesday, ing, bumper pool, air hockey, June 27, at dusk, at Belleville foosball, arts & crafts, ping pong of chess classes for children ages 8 to 15. The seven-week Municipal Stadium. Bring a and electronic games. classes run Thursdays, from blanket (but no chairs.) Rain Summer trips have been date is June 28. Entrance, popscheduled for the Meadowlands July 6 to Aug. 17, from 3 to 5 p.m. There are only 14 spots. Call the corn and cotton candy are free. Fair, Action Park, Red Bulls library to reserve a spot. games, Seaside Heights, Mets Butterflies in the library July 4th celebration and Jackals games and Funplex. The library hosts a family The township hosts an IndeAll trips are chaperoned by butterfly program with Butterfly pendence Day celebration on Kearny teachers and members Guy Rick Mikula on Friday, July Tuesday, July 4, at the municiof the PBGC board of direc14, at 1 p.m. pal stadium. Family fun kicks tors, including former Lincoln For over 35 years, Mikula off at 6:30 p.m., with a magician School guidance counselor and has been delighting audiences and more; The Cameos perPBGC Executive Director Tom form live at 7:30 p.m.; and fireFraser, Ryan Fraser, Paul Vieira, of all ages with his humorous works begin at approximately Mark Latka and Desiree Colon. and offbeat way of looking at 9:15 p.m. Teens are encouraged to visit butterflies. From pre-k to colthe PBGC anytime during open lege, any type of group will be spellbound and amazed at his hours this summer.

fast-paced, high-energy performances. Mounted specimens will demonstrate the mystery of camouflage and the trickery of disguise that butterflies and moths use to escape predators. Live butterflies are always the high point of every presentation as he demonstrates just how easily they can be handled and cared for. Seating is limited. Call the library for more details. The Kearny Public Library is located at 318 Kearny Ave., Kearny. For more information, call 201-998-2666 or visit www. kearnylibrary.org. St. Stephen’s Seniors St. Stephen’s Seniors, 676 Kearny Ave., meet at 1 p.m. every first and third Tuesday of the month in Hedges Hall. Refreshments are served at noon. Attendees are invited to participate in a 50/50 drawing and bingo. New members are welcome. Upcoming meetings are: June 20; July 11 and 25; Aug. 8 and 22; and Sept. 5 and 19. For more information, call club president Allan Henderson at 201-991-4771.

Lyndhurst Party for veterans On Tuesday, June 27, at 2:30 p.m., a Veterans ward party takes place at Chestnut Hill Convalescent Home, Passaic. American Legion Post 139’s rehabilitation committee members will conduct games of chance so veterans can win money to buy personal items of their choice. The party is sponsored by Phyliss Scelsa, of Lyndhurst, in honor of all men and women who have served their country in the military — especially in time of war. To support these parties and other activities at all facilities the committee serves, contact John Deveney at 201-4382255.

North Arlington Seniors heading to Dover Downs The Senior Harmony Club sponsors an overnight trip to Dover Downs in Delaware Sept. 20-21. One dinner, a full breakfast buffet and $50 in slot play are included. Please note: the

hotel and casino are both completely smoke-free. For more information, including the trip cost, call Libby at 973-481-2118. Summer BOH meetings canceled The July and August meetings of the N.A. Board of Health have been canceled. Meetings will resume in September. Head to the Sands The Senior Harmony Club sponsors a trip to Sands Casino Thursday, July 13. The cost is $25. Receive $20 in slot play and a $5 food voucher. Call Florence at 201-991-3173 for more details.

Nutley Rec soccer registration Registration forms are currently available for fall recreation soccer 2017. The Nutley Recreation Soccer Program is open to Nutley youngsters in grades 1 through 8 and is designed to assist young players in developing basic skills of the game while offering a fun, semi-competitive environment. Recreation soccer is also a great opportunity for youngsters to exercise and have fun in a safe, social environment. All games are in town. Tryouts are not required. All applicants who submit their registration before the deadline of Aug. 15 are guaranteed placement on a team. Practices and games begin in mid-September. Anyone interested in coaching is invited to contact the Recreation Department for coaching regulations. All coaches must get fingerprinted and attend the Rutgers Safety Clinic held at the Nutley Recreation Department. For more information, contact the Recreation Department at 973-284-4966, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Online registration is available at register.communitypass.net/nutley.

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Want to coach lacrosse? Call Kearny Rec By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent

Drive, the contractor — at the town’s behest — embedded white lines outlining the diKEARNY – mensions of a lacrosse field in nybody interested in the artificial surface overlapcoaching lacrosse in ping another playing area. Kearny? This was to be the location Contact the Town of mapped out by Cattafi for the Kearny’s municipal recreation ultimate introduction of the program right away. sport in Kearny. Local Rec Director Ralph That has yet to happen. Cattafi said last week, “I need Cattafi insisted it’s not for someone with experience lack of trying. to get this program off the He said he’s reached out ground. That’s been my inten- to many area school districts tion for the past two years.” and colleges — all, so far, Back in March 2016 when without success — in hopes the town completed a turf of landing someone suitable makeover of Veteran’s Mefor the position. morial Field along Belgrove Once he does find that indi-

vidual, though, the rec chief has no doubt that there is sufficient interest in the community to support the sport as part of a rec program. “It’s a growing sport,” he said. “Jersey City Rec has it. It’s at Nutley High School. Lyndhurst has it for at least sixth-grade and up — I know that because a boy who plays for Kearny Rec travel teams also plays lacrosse there. “I want to bring it here very bad.” Cattafi envisions starting up the program with boys and girls in grades 5 through 8, “with the hope of leading to younger kids participating in

the future.” He said he would need “at least 20 to 25” youngsters to begin with. “That would give us enough for at least two teams. And we’d start with basic instruction in playing the game.” The director said he’d find a way to pay for equipment and uniforms “out of my rec budget,” although he has yet to project what the program would cost to run. “We’d play during the spring,” he said. Although he hasn’t yet reached out to Kearny public school officials to see if they would have any inclination

to launch a dual lacrosse recruitment effort, Cattafi said he would look into that possibility in future conversations with Vincent Almeida, Kearny High School athletic director. Kearny’s new municipal administrator, Robert J. Smith, was an assistant coach of the boys’ lacrosse team in Washington Township during prior government service in Gloucester County and Cattafi said he did approach Smith about considering extending his duties to the Rec program but he respectfully declined, given his other responsibilities.

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KEARNY – ports opportunities abound this summer for Kearny youngsters. Here are some samplers of what’s out there: Kearny Volleyball Camp runs Tuesday, June 27, through Thursday, June 29, from 1 to 4 p.m. daily, at Kearny High School gym for boys and girls, ages 10 to 18. William Mullins is handling arrangements. A camp fee of $90, which includes a T-shirt, is charged. The KHS gym is also hosting Kearny Girls’ Basketball Camp, July 10 to 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. Designed for ages 7 to 17, the camp — directed by KHS girls’ varsity basketball coach Jody Hill — features instruction in offensive and defensive stations, ball handling drills, foul shooting instruction, 5-on-5 full-court games, 3-on-3 competition with instruction, 1-on-1 competition with in-

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electric, so it only makes sense to extend this benefit to help struggling residents make ends meet.” The bill (A-4168) would add assistance for water utility bills to the Lifeline Credit Program and the Tenants’ Lifeline Assistance Program. Under existing law, these programs provide a $225 benefit only on gas and electric utility bills to eligible customers who are participating in the Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled Program (PAAD), receiving or eligible to receive benefits under the Supplemen-

tal Security Income program, or receiving disability benefits under the federal Social Security Act and also meet eligibility requirements for PAAD. Under existing law, in the event that electric and gas are provided to the same customer by two separate utilities, half of the total annual credit is applied to the bills from each such utility. This bill amends that requirement to account for the inclusion of a third utility, water. In doing so, the bill would also provide for one-third of the total annual Lifeline Credit

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to be applied to the gas, electric and water utility bills of the customer. In the event that electric and gas are provided to the same customer by the same utility, two-thirds the total annual credit would be applied to the combined bills from such utility. Downey noted that surrounding areas have implemented similar programs recently. In 2014, New York City introduced the Home Water Assistance Program that provides a credit in the amount of $115.89 to low-income, senior citizen and disabled homeown-

Bill would ensure service dogs’ access Under a proposed state law, businesses or non-profits that deny access to people with service animals could face significant fines.

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Deny access to service dogs? Get ready to pay the price. Legislation to uphold the right of people with disabilities to have equal access to public facilities is headed to the governor’s desk after receiving final legislative approval from the full state Senate Monday, June 19. The legislation, which was unanimously approved by the full Assembly in January, was first proposed after 16-year-old Cherry Hill resident Ben Shore raised concerns about a policy in his school district outlining preconditions to be met in order for a student to be accompanied by a service animal, like his service dog Charlie. The bill, known as “Charlie’s Law,” would establish civil penalties for those who deny individuals with disabilities accompanied by service or guide dogs access to any public facility. The measure underscores provisions of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act, which requires state and local governments, businesses and nonprofit organizations

that serve the general public to admit service animals. “If a student needs insulin or an inhaler, we don’t impose a burden upon that student. We do whatever is necessary to ensure that his or her health care needs are met. The case of a student whose disability warrants the use of a service dog should be no different,” Assemblywoman Valerie Vainieri Huttle said. “The law unequivocally prohibits discrimination against those who need services dogs, and New Jersey has a duty to ensure that public entities, businesses and nonprofits abide by it.” Under the legislation, a first violation would carry a minimum penalty of $250. A second violation would carry a minimum penalty of $500. A third or subsequent violation would carry a minimum penalty of $1,000. Penalties would fund educational programs for law enforcement officers on the right of persons with disabilities to have service or guide dogs in places of public accommodation.

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They only had him for a little more than two years, but the Harrison High School softball team embraced Carmine Ronga like he had been there for 30. “He always made us feel good,” said catcher Kiera Lucas. “When he first came, I knew that he would turn things around. Just by the way he spoke, you knew that he would make a difference. Not just in sports, but in life. He was very motivational.” “Once I got to know him,” pitcher Jenna Vieira said, “I knew that he was there for us and wanted the best for us.” Harrison athletic director Kim Huaranga remembers when Ronga, long established as a successful softball coach at his alma mater Hoboken, came in for the interview for her vacant softball coaching position. “I asked him right away, ‘Why do you want this job?’” Huaranga said. “He said, ‘Listen, I can go anywhere I want where the program is doing good and win. I want to come here and rebuild your program. I can lead you to success.’” Carmine Ronga didn’t get the chance to lead the

Blue Tide to any championships like he did at Hoboken. He did change the culture tremendously before having to step down last spring when he was diagnosed with leukemia. Ronga wasn’t able to return to the coaching box. He died last week after a year-long battle with leukemia. He was 67 years old. “I think we were all totally shocked,” Huaranga said. “I heard things were looking up for him after getting a bone marrow transplant. He had a great positive outlook. We invited him to our banquet and his wife wrote back that he was in ICU. We hoped he would beat it.” Huaranga said that the team had changed entirely under Ronga. “We became a softball family,” Huaranga said. “He did a lot for our girls and a lot of it came out of the pockets of him and his assistant coaches. The girls took it really hard.” In April, the Harrison softball team had a special game in honor of Ronga and fighting leukemia. “We all wore orange shirts with his name on see VIEW page

Second from school to earn honors; joining his coach Camano By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer

arrison High School head football coach Mike Hinchcliffe summed it up perfectly when describing his standout quarterback last season, Mike O’Donnell. “He’s just a special kid,” Hinchcliffe said. “It’s very hard to find a kid like Mike O’Donnell.” Harrison head baseball coach Jairo Mendez agrees. “He’s the type of kid who knows what’s best for the team, then goes and does it,” Mendez said. “He’s just a tough competitor.” And as for Harrison’s boys’ head basketball coach Bill Mullins? “He has such tenacity and toughness,” Mullins said. “He’s an old school kind of kid, the one who gets the team going.” But in O’Donnell’s eyes, he’s not doing anything special. “I just liked playing,” O’Donnell said. “I liked being active and staying busy.” That he did. O’Donnell left his mark as one of the best all-around athletes in Harrison High School history. And that says a lot, especially when you consider the athletes the school has produced like Ray Lucas and Kevin Hoey. O’Donnell was the starting quarterback on the Harrison football team. Last season, he helped to turn the Blue Tide from a 3-7 bottom of the pack squad to a 7-3 team that qualified for the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 2, Group II playoffs for the first time in over a decade. O’Donnell merely com-

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Harrison High School senior Mike O’Donnell (seated c.) receives the 20162017 Observer Male Athlete of the Year from Observer General Manager Robert Pezzolla. Also seated are Mike O’Donnell, Sr. (l.) and Donna O’Donnell (seated r.), Mike’s parents. Standing from l., are Jose Camano, assistant basketball coach and former Observer Athlete of the Year, Principal Matt Webber, Superintendent Cynthia Baumgartner, Director of Personnel James Doran, Athletic Director Kim Huaranga and Head Baseball Coach Jairo Mendez.

piled 1,212 yards passing with 15 touchdowns and just six interceptions. He also rushed for 893 yards on the ground in 119 carries and scored eight touchdowns. On the basketball floor, O’Donnell spearheaded another turnaround, helping the Blue Tide improve to a 17-8 squad. The point guard averaged 9.6 points per game, 5.8 assists per contest, along with three rebounds and three steals. And on the baseball diamond, O’Donnell was as equally impressive, if not more. The catcher batted .449 with five home runs and 33 RBI, had 35 hits and scored 19 runs. He had four RBI in a game three times in a five-game span. Is there any doubt that O’Donnell is the recipient of the 2016-2017 Observer Male Athlete of the Year award? O’Donnell received the award recently from Observer

General Manager Robert Pezzolla with several dignitaries on hand to watch the presentation. Former Observer Athlete of the Year Jose Camano (2008-2009) was on hand. Camano served as the assistant coach with the boys’ basketball team last winter. Incredibly, O’Donnell spoke to his father, Mike, Sr., about receiving the award a few years ago. “Me and my dad talked about it all the time,” O’Donnell said. “I told him that I wanted to be the next one from Harrison to get the award. It’s a major achievement for me. It’s the best honor I’ve received since I arrived in Harrison High School.” Growing up, football was the first sport that O’Donnell became accustomed to. “I would always go to the see O’DONNELL next page

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field with my dad,” O’Donnell said. “He was my coach from Pee Wees to Pop Warner to high school. He was definitely the biggest influence on me. He taught me about what to do and what not to do. All my ability is thanks to him.” O’Donnell said he was a toddler of perhaps two years old when he first went to a football practice and started playing when he was four years old. “I couldn’t play in real games, but I was running around the field and such,” O’Donnell said. “I was a running back all the way back then.” O’Donnell remained a running back until he got to high school. He was first a QB on a team that ran the Wing-T offense that didn’t feature O’Donnell’s talents. But during junior year, O’Donnell flourished under the new spread attack, which featured a lot of passing. “It was kind of weird, because when I started, I didn’t have a chance to do anything,” O’Donnell said. “But when the new coaches came in, they knew that I could throw.” Enter Hinchcliffe, who was a

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Inset: Harrison’s Mike O’Donnell received the 2016-2017 Observer Athlete of the Year award, the same one received by Jose Camano, former Harrison great and current assistant coach, eight years ago. Main photo: Mike O’Donnell (second from l.) is pictured with his head coaches, namely football coach Mike Hinchcliffe (ﬁrst l.), baseball coach Jairo Mendez (second r.) and basketball coach Bill Mullins (ﬁrst r.).

new coach last fall. Hinchcliffe came to Harrison — his alma mater — only after an off-field incident forced the former coach to resign just two weeks prior to the opening game. “I knew what kind of athlete he was when we scouted him,” said Hinchcliffe, who was an assistant at Ridgefield when he took the Harrison job. “When I saw him, I said, ‘Well, at least I

have something.’” Hinchcliffe knew of O’Donnell through O’Donnell’s father. “I’m friendly with his father for a long time,” said Hinchcliffe, who invited the older O’Donnell to be a member of his coaching staff. “Mike is a natural born leader. I knew that he had tremendous talents. It was easy to see that he was the

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bridge I needed to the rest of the team. Just one look at his face and you could see that he had the belief in his eyes. I thought the kid could probably mean two wins, maybe three, on his own. He could make chicken salad out of chicken crap.” Added Hinchcliffe, “When the chips were down, you knew that he was going to make the play. You just knew that he was going to do it. You knew he would get the job done.” O’Donnell downplayed his football prowess. “Playing running back made me understand being a quarterback,” O’Donnell said. “And being a quarterback just made me a better well-rounded player. I was in charge all the time and helped to put the people in the right places. I just had to throw it somewhere near Dustin (Husenovic, who had 38 receptions, eight for touchdowns) and he would catch it.” Basketball just happened as a fluke. “I was bored and needed something to do,” said O’Donnell. “I went out for basketball my junior year. I was first on JV and then got moved up.” Mullins, in his first year like Hinchcliffe, inherited O’Donnell and knew he had his starting point guard.

“I didn’t know anything about him,’ Mullins said. “I just heard he was a good athlete who played three sports. It was a great thing to walk into because he just took over the point guard job. He came to practice every day and practiced hard every day. Being a point guard is a tough position, but he never came out of the game. Added Mullins, “He’s not a loud kid, not a rah-rah kid. But we knew he’d give us 100% and lead by his work ethic. He was the leader because everyone respected his work ethic. It’s hard to get a good point guard. He just got the ball up the floor and gave the ball to others to let them score. He pushed the ball up the court and was the key catalyst. He was also consistent. You knew what you were going to get.” “I think being the quarterback helped me as a point guard, because I could tell the others where to go and try to get them the ball,” O’Donnell said. “It was all about my ball work.” In baseball season, O’Donnell just improved on what he had done over the prior two seasons. “I like playing catcher,” O’Donnell said. “It’s the best thing I do. The catcher is one who has to be involved with every play of the game.” Mendez liked what O’Donnell produced. “Having someone like that who knows the game is a huge plus,” Mendez said. “It’s like having another coach on the field. He sees everything and that’s a huge help. He’s also definitely a competitor who hates to lose. He always wants what’s best for the team. You have that toughness and competitiveness, you just can’t teach that. Added Mendez, “It’s been my pleasure to have coached Mikey for four years. He was enjoyable to have. He progressed every year and that’s because he worked hard.” O’Donnell is off to New Jersey City University in the fall to study history and eventually would like to become a teacher and a coach. He’s had coach written all over him from the minute he stepped onto the turf at Harrison High. He’s also planning on playing baseball at NJCU next spring. “Looking back, I can be very happy with myself and my career at Harrison High,” O’Donnell said. “This award means a lot to me.”

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it,” Lucas said. “Just seeing him there meant a lot to us. He wanted to be there. It was a game just for him. We gave him a plaque.” Added Lucas, “We thought he was getting better, but he got worse fast. This hurt me the most. It’s really hard for me.” Vieira was so upset that she visited Ronga’s grave Sunday. “At first, I didn’t believe it was true,” Vieira said. “It was really upsetting to hear that he was gone. He always taught us to have fun and enjoy the game. All he wanted was the best for us.” The team honored Ronga with the plaque that read: Coach Ronga Your dedications and direction has put fire in our souls You have inspired us to do the best to reach our goals Your lessons will be remembered after the game is won For the lessons you have taught us have only just begun. You’ve taught us about

Left photo by Jim Hague, right photo courtesy Kiera Lucas

LEFT: The late Carmine Ronga, the Harrison High School softball coach. Ronga died last week after a battle with leukemia. RIGHT: One of the last public appearances Carmine Ronga (c.) made was at the game that the Blue Tide dedicated to him in April. Here catcher Kiera Lucas (l.) and shortstop Betsaida Gutierrez (r.) present Ronga with a plaque. Ronga died last week at the age of 67.

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Traditional program wins Kearny Little League World Series By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer

here have been two phrases synonymous with success when it comes to Kearny Little League baseball. Those phrases are “Rick’s Auto Body” and “Witt family.” Well, sure enough, those terms are at the top of the heap once again this year, as Rick’s Auto Body captured the Kearny Little League World Series last week, defeating Coccia Realty in two straight

games in the best-of-three series, winning the first game, 6-5, and the second one, 11-8. For years, the Rick’s Auto Body domination was spearheaded by head coach and former league president Joe Witt. But when Joe moved to neighboring North Arlington, he had to step down from his duties as both coach of Rick’s and league president. So Joe did the best thing possible. He turned over the coaching duties of Rick’s to his brother, Tom. Sure enough this season,

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nest in March. “I wasn’t expecting too much,” Witt said. “We only had two 12-year-old kids.” However, Witt saw some promise. “Our balance was pretty good,” Witt said. “Although we had a very young team, with four 10-year-olds and two 9-year-olds, I thought there was a good mix. When you have a young team like that, you’re usually rebuilding. But we had four 10-yearolds who went in and played right away.” Another strength to Rick’s Auto Body is the team’s pitching staff. “As anyone knows, pitching in Little League is 95% of the game,” Witt said. Witt can begin with his two 12-year-old standouts, namely Billy McChesney and Trayton Witt, Tom’s son. McChesney is a left-handed flame thrower. “He’s our ace,” Witt said. “He can throw pretty hard for his age.” The younger Witt is a rising star, much like his older

brother, T.J., and his cousins before him. “Trayton is more of a control pitcher,” the elder Witt said. “He’s around the plate.” The other pitchers are 11-year-old Joey Rocco and 10-year-old Kyle Watson. Rocco is another lefty. How many Little League teams have two left-handed pitchers at their disposal? “We’re very lucky with our pitching depth and balance,” Coach Witt said. “With the pitch count, you need to have pitching depth.” The pitch count rules came into play in the second game of the World Series, when young Watson had to come in for a relief stint. “He came in and shut the door,” Witt said of young Watson. “With the kids having to come out, you have to be careful who you’re pitching. Having four pitchers goes a long way.” Rick’s Auto Body doesn’t have one starting catcher. In fact, all four of the pitchers _ including the lefties _ don the catching gear and get

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behind the dish. “When one is pitching, the other is catching,” Witt said. “There isn’t just one who I can say is the catcher. All four caught.” Rocco spent most of his time at first base when he wasn’t pitching. “He’s a good clutch hitter,” Witt said of Rocco. “Whenever we needed a clutch hit, he’s our man.” The second baseman is 10-year-old Jayden Morales. “He came into his own this year,” Witt said of Morales. “He just started to hit the ball. He came along nicely. I’m glad to have him for two more years.” The shortstop was either the younger Witt or Watson. “Both of them are our leading hitters,” the elder

Witt said. “It was neck and neck between the two.” The third baseman is 11-year-old Paul Pepe, who is a slick fielder at the hot corner. “As a hitter, he puts the ball in play,” Witt said. “He came up with a few clutch hits for us.” The left field duties were shared by 9-year-old Jayden Vazquez and 11-year-old Gustavo Lima, who was a first-time player in Little League baseball. Shane Byrne, a 10-year-old player, was the centerfielder. “He’s also a pitcher,” Witt said. “I think he’s going to be a pitching prospect for us for the next three years.” Right field is shared by Elijah Castro, a 10-year-old player who delivered some

key hits, and 9-year-old Isaac Moya, who is a lefthanded bat. “He can slap the ball and go the other way,” Witt said of Moya. “He’s also a pitching prospect.” The team’s assistant coaches were Dan Watson, Frank Goresh and Dan McChesney. Needless to say, it was a happy time for Rick’s once again. It’s hard to keep count of how many championships the Witt family has won coaching Rick’s. “It’s been in our family for the last 45 years,” Tom Witt said. “It started with my father (Tom Witt Sr. and then went to Joey and now to me. All these years and we’re still going.” And going strong.

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Kearny-$199,800 Condo - Renovated-2 BdrmsOpen Lr, Dr, M Kitchen-New Full Bath-Heated 1 car garage with additional 1 car parking.

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Kearny - $428,000 2 Fam - 4 Bdrms - Lr’s Dr’s - EIK’s - Full Baths Paved Yard 3 Car Driveway parking.

Union - $499,900 1 Fam. - 5 Bdrms - 3.5 Baths MEIK - Lr - Dr - 2 HVAC Systems Full Finished Basement w/ walk out to Patio & Yard - 2 Car Att. Garage.

Nutley - $348,000 1 Fam. - 3 Bdrms 2 Full Baths - Central Air Full Fin Basement Yard - 2 Car Det Garage.

Newark - $254,900 1 Fam - Renovated 2 Bdrms - 2 Full Baths Hardwood Floors - Full Basement - Summer Kitchen Rec Room - Yard.

No. Arlington - $369,000 Split level - 1 Fam. 3 Bdrms - 1.5 Baths Open LR/Dr - EIK Family Rm, Basement Large Yard - 1 Car attached garage.

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Hillside - $190,000 1 Fam. - 3 Bdrms Lr - Dr - MEIK - Hardwood Fls - 2 Full Baths - Full fin basement - 1 Car garage w/ driveway parking.

Cedar Grove - $429,000 Split Level - 3 Bdrms 2 Full Baths - Hardwood Fls Modern Kitchen - Lr - Dr - Master Bdrm with Master Bath - Yard Garage & Driveway parking.

Kearny - $399,999 2 Fam. - 4 Bdrms - 2 Full Baths - Eik’s Lr’s - Granite Counter tops - Hardwood Floors - Det. 1 Car Garage.

Kearny - $228,000 Condo - Updated Unit: 2 Bdrms - LR - DR - Kitchen with Granite - 1.5 baths 2 Parking Spots

Kearny - $219,000 Condo - Modern EIK LR - DR - Combo 1.5 baths - 2 Brdrms Balcony - Parking.

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Kearny - $478,000 2 Fam. - Unique two family Right side single family 3 Bdrms 2 baths.- Left Side 1 Bedroom Lr - EIK - Full Bath on 2nd Fl 1st floor left side has many opportunities - parking for 8 cars.

East Newark - $288,000 2 Fam. - 6 Bedrooms Lr’s - Dr’s - EIK’s - 2 baths basement - Yard.

Belleville - $599,000 2 Fam. & LOT - 6 Bdrms 2 Full baths - EIK’s - Lr’s - Dr’s Att.Garage - Yard. This includes adjacent lot many possibilities.

Kearny - $635,000 2 Fam. NEW CONSTRUCTION 6 Bdrms - Open LR’s - Dr’s & M EIK’s - 5 Full Baths Att. Garage Parking - Yard. Central Air - Forced Hot Air.

No. Arlington - $599,000 2 Fam. - Large Lot 2 Car Det. Garage Yard - Finished Basement.

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Kearny - $320,000 1 Fam - Renovated - 3 Bdrm 1.5 Baths - Modern Kitchen - Lr Dr - Hardwood Floors - Finished Basement - 1 Car Garage w/ Driveway parking.

Kearny - $28,000 Tailoring Business with 1 bathroom and all tailoring equipment included.

Kearny - $988,000 Mixed Use - This is a great opportunity for you to own your own building, That has restaurant space for 150 plus seating, Including equipment needed for your business and bar area with liquor license. In addition, enjoy rental income from two 4 room apartments.

Kearny - $439,000 Mixed Use - Commercial space for multiple opportunities Two 1 Bdrm - LR - EIK - Full bath apartments - 1 car garage w/ 2 parking spaces.

Kearny - $1,800 Mixed Use - Commercial space available with 1 car garage & 2 car parking.

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Kearny - $4,000 Location - Location Location - Aprox - 2600 Sq. Ft - Build to Suit for many possibilities - Sep Utilities.

Kearny - $5,000 2500 SqFt. location on Kearny Ave. Space offers many possibilities for several types of businesses. Call office for more details.

Kearny - $925 3rd Fl. - Lr - Bedroom Kitchen & Full Bath Ht/Hw Included.

Jersey City - $1,300 2nd Fl. - 3 Bdrms Lr - EIK - 1 Full Bath.

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Tom Grolimond, of the Belleville Historical Society, recently sent this photo to our Ron Leir. It’s a new, retired American flag deposit (mail)box in front of Belleville Township Hall, Washington Ave. Residents can drop off — at any time — used or destroyed American flags for proper retirement.

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Ride ‘em, bikeboy! The Nutley Police Department’s Bicycle Rodeo took place June 17, allowing residents to register their bicycles with the police department, learn bicycle safety tips and participate in a demonstration of how to ride a bicycle safely. Free helmets were given to all who attended. At the rodeo were, from l., Special Police Officer Randolph Alfaro, Police Chief Tom Strumolo, Tom Strumolo Jr., Commissioner and Police Director Alphonse Petracco, Officer P.J. Sandomenico and Officer Steve Rogers portraying Captain America.

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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED HOME KEARNY: Don’t miss this great Expanded Cape Cod style home in desirable section of town! This home located on a beautiful tree lined private dead end street boasts 4 Bedrooms! 2 Full and 1 Half Baths! Large Kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances! Hardwood Floors! New Central A/C and Forced Hot Air heating System! Finished Basement Family Room with gas heated fireplace! Attached

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Garage and Driveway! Close to schools, shopping and ALL Transportation! Asking $364,900

KEARNY: Extremely well maintained condo in the desirable Arlington Ridge Condo Complex! This Beautiful Upper Corner End Unit boasts the more desirable private side entrance! 2 Large Bedrooms with walk-in closets! 2 Full Baths! Cathedral Ceilings! Security System! New Appliances! New Central A/C! Wood Floors! Private Balcony! One Car Garage and private parking space! Close to ALL Transportation! A MUST SEE HOME! Asking $279,900

KEARNY: Nice Colonial Style with Long Driveway and Detached Over-sized Garage! This affordable home with low taxes boasts 3 Bedrooms plus full finished attic for 4th bedroom or more living space! 2 Full Baths! Large open Kitchen with formal dining room! NEW Gas Heating System! Close to schools, shopping and ALL Transportation! Asking $249,900 0

Real Estate & Insurance Since 1891 KEARNY KEARNY: Don’t miss this great One Family Colonial Style Home in desirable section of Kearny! Located on a private dead end block this home boasts a Large Eat-in Kitchen! Formal Dining Room! Large Living Room with Fireplace! 3 Bedrooms! 1 Full and 1 half Bath! New GAS Heating System! Newer Windows! Hardwood Floors Throughout! Full Basement with walk-out to a Large Back Yard! Driveway and one Car Garage! Close to schools, shopping and ALL transportation! Asking $295,500

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Baths, Finished basement, in ground pool, 2 car garage Listed at $395,000

2 bedroom, 2 full bathrooms, in ground pool, 30x 150” lot Asking price $289,000

3 Bedroom Raised ranch with 1.5 nath finished basement central air driveway and attached 1 car garage Asking $299,900

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KEARNY: Great Investment Property in Arlington Section! Mixed use building with business for Sale! Consisting of retail space of approximately 1100 sq. foot on first floor and one 5 room apartment above. First floor now being used by owner as hair salon business which is included in sale. One 5 Room Apartment on 2nd floor and 3rd floor Full Walk-up Attic for plenty of storage space! Newer roof. Newer windows and siding. Separate Gas heating systems & all Separate Utilities! Asking $295,000

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Established Bar, Liquor Lic & Two 2 Br Apartments Asking $739,000

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3 Bedrooms, 1 full bath, 2 half baths, hardwood floors, 2 car garage, great schools Listed at $519,000

Large building near west hudson park many possible use is currently banquet hall Asking $725,000

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3 bedroom 1.5 bath cape on cul de sac street 50 x 103 ft lot finished basement and driveway Exclusively listed at $339,900

2 Br 1 bath condo in Heather Glenn renovated kitchen 1 car parking space and 1 car garage Asking $199,900

KEARNY: Don’t miss this great one family center hall colonial style home in desirable Manor Section! All Large Rooms! This Great Custom-built Home Boasts 3 Bedrooms! 1 Full and 2 1/2 baths! Hardwood Floors Throughout! Great Screened-in Room overlooking the private yard! Large Full Finished Basement and more! Asking $389,500

KEARNY: Don’t miss this incredible, beautiful and well maintained Expanded Ranch style home is desirable section of Kearny with River Views!! This home boasts 4 Bedrooms plus! 3 Full Baths! 2 Fireplaces! Beautiful Plank Wood Floors! Central A/C! 4 Zone Gas Heating System! Full Finished Basement with more living space consisting of Huge Family Room with Fireplace, Full Bath and walk out to yard! Security System! Attached Garage with paver stone driveway! AND Way Way More! Truly a one of a kind, must see home where pride of ownership shows! Asking $424,900

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New Construction 2 Fam 6 Br 5 Bath Roosevelt School 50 x 190 lot Asking $749,900

758 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, NJ 07032 • 201-991-0032

KEARNY: Beautiful One Family Home in desirable Manor Section. Newly Finished Hardwood Floors! All Large Rooms! 4 Bedrooms! 3 Full Baths! Living Room with Fireplace! Formal Dining Room! New Windows! New Timberline Roof and Siding! Full Finished Basement with Family Room, Office and Full Bath! Full Finished Attic and more! Asking $429,900

KEARNY: Great Investment Property! Large 2 Family Home! First floor consists of Living Room, Dining Room, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen and Bath. Second floor consists of Living Room (now being used as 3rd Bedroom) Dining Room, 2 Bedrooms, Office, Xtra-Large Kitchen and Bath! Home has Gas Heating Systems with all Separate Utilities! Newer Roof! Close to Schools, Shopping and All Transportation! Asking $349,900

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obituaries@theobserver.com Jorge E. Osorio Jorge E. Osorio, of East Newark, died at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, June 19. He was 104. Funeral services were under the direction of Mulligan Funeral Home, Harrison. A funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Anthony’s Church, East Newark. His interment took place in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. To send condolences to his family, visit www.mulliganfh.com. Born in Tolima, Colombia, Jorge came to the United States 44 years ago. He has resided in Harrison and East Newark since 1979. He was the owner of a wholesale food distribution company in Cali, Colombia, for many years. Jorge was a very active member of his community. He enjoyed playing the lottery on a daily basis. He enjoyed a wonderful Father’s Day with his family before his passing. Predeceased by his wife, Rosa Osorio (2006), he is survived by his loving daughters, Dalila Gonzalez (Carlos), Amanda Gomez, Carmen Britez and Rosa Gonzalez; his cherished grandchildren, Sandra Cobo, George Covo (Nathalie), Alex Covo (Iggy), Carlos Covo (Melissa), Alexandra Gomez, Alex Britez (Julia), Loren Britez, Eileen Davila (Alex) and Edward Gonzalez; his dear great-grandchildren, Nicoloas Covo, Jordon Covo, Joseph Ebneth, Ashley Ebneth, Jennifer Perez, Christopher Perez, Grace Covo, Nathan Covo, Micaela Britez, Julian Britez, Kai Covo, Adrian Isaza and Isaiah Davila; and, he is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was also predeceased by his daughters, Lucila and Ana Osorio; a grandchild, Ana Gomez; his mother, Elvira Osorio; and brothers Arturo and Pedro Osorio. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, Tenn. 38105 in loving memory of Jorge.

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Richard J. Turowski Richard J. Turowski, of Kearny, died June 19. He was 50. His funeral arrangements were handled privately by the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. Richard was the son of the late Stanley and Annie Turowski. He is survived by his daughter, Miranda. He was the brother of Janet Esteves, Barbara Dalgleish, Denise Cocchiarella, Diane Turowski, Jane Flores, Steven Turowski and the late Patricia Compton, Katherine Gallagher and Thomas Gorski. To leave a condolence message, visit www.armitagewiggins.com. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to the American Cancer Society. Thomas Charles Mara

University, Newark. He enjoyed coaching in Fair Haven youth soccer programs. He played adult-recreation soccer with the FC Fair Haven men’s soccer team. He never missed watching a Manchester United match. Tom graduated from Rutgers University in 1991 with a degree in economics. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Red Bank Council 3187 and the Scots-American Club, Kearny. Tom was the beloved son of Tom and Helen Mara. He is survived by his loving children Collin, Julia and Alexandra Mara; his fiancée Marilyn Postel Pozzuto and her children Emily and Christopher Pozzuto; his brothers Sean/Jennifer and Michael/Kristen; sister Carolyn Unger/Christian; and former wife Dawn Renner, together with many grieving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Viewing was at John Day Funeral Home, Red Bank. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at the Church of the Nativity, Fair Haven. Interment was private.

William C. Archibald William C. Archibald, 72, died peacefully Thursday, June 22, with his loving famThomas Charles Mara, 48, ily by his side. of Fair Haven, died June 3, at Born in Newark, he lived Riverview Medical Center in in Kearny since 1979. Red Bank. William graduated in 1976 Tom was born in Kearny from Rutgers University and resided in Fair Haven with a degree in accounting for over 20 years. and then went on to earn his Tom was a senior manage- C.P.A. ment consultant at Victor He worked for the United Kramer Company for 26 States Department of Deyears. During his tenure fense at the Picatinny Arsewith the firm, he served as a nal in Wharton as an auditor senior consultant to various for 30 years before retiring hotels and resorts nationNovena to St. Jude wide, including the Caribbean. Soccer was Tom’s passion. May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be He played youth soccer with adored, glorified, loved and preserved Kearny Thistle FC. He was throughout the world now and forever. a member of the legendary Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on 1984 Kearny High School us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray soccer team where he scored for us. Please grant my request. Say this the winning goal at Rutgers prayer 9 times a day. By the 9th day your Stadium which capped an prayer will be answered. It has never undefeated season for KHS been known to fail. Publication must be and a State Championship. promised. Tom played four years of R.I. varsity soccer at Rutgers

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in 2005. Earlier, he worked as an I.R.S. agent. William served in the United States Air Force during Vietnam. He was an avid Giants fan, Yankees fan and member of the ASPCA. He was the beloved husband of Sharyn A. (nee Pomianek), the devoted father of Bryan and Kailyn, the dear brother of Robert and his wife Dee and David and his wife Helene, the cherished brother-in-law of George and Eileen Pomianek, Deborah and Joseph Kelly, Evelyn Fecci and her

late husband Guido and the loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. The funeral was from the Parow Funeral Home, 185 Ridge Road, North Arlington, Monday, June 26. Mass was celebrated at Queen of Peace Church, North Arlington. Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations being made to the American Cancer Society, 20 Mercer St., Hackensack, N.J. 07601 or your local ASPCA.

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

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HARRISON Large 1 BR apt, $1,200/month + utilities and security, No Pets, 201-991-6942

BELLEVILLE beautiful 2 BR apt. Fully Furnished. open concept kitchen, KEARNY DR, LR & marquees. $1,800/month. Utilities included. 1 months security. No pets. Avl. July KEARNY Studio, $680/ month. No Kitchen. 1 1st. (201) 279-9018. 1/2 month security. Avl. Now. (551) 580-6450. BELLEVILLE lovely 6 large rooms, 2 1/2 BR’s, LR & DR. Very large EIK w/refrigerator, All H/W ﬂoors Throughout house. 2nd ﬂ. close to schools, park, shopping and NYC Commute. $1,600/month + utilities. (973) 759-5929.

BELLEVILLE 1 cozy BR, LR, EIK. All brand new. H/W ﬂoors. New Cabinetts. Near All transportation. Great location. $1,000/month - All Utilities included (HT/HW/ Gas/Electric) also cable Verizon Fios. (973) 7595929.

KEARNY Remodeled Duplex, 2nd & 3rd ﬂ. 4 rooms, 2 baths, LR, DR, Sunroom. Ofﬁce, Laundry, Garage. Spectacular view of NYC. No smoking. $2,500/month. (201) 968-6344.

KEARNY Newly refurbished/painted, 2 BR’s with the option of a 3rd bedroom or ofﬁce. Porch, EIK, with dishwasher, LR, DR, washer/dryer avl. Avl. July 1st. No pets. no smoking. (908) 3227828

KEARNY 2nd ﬂ. 2 BR, BELLEVILLE 2 BR, HT/ EIK, LR, DR, Ofﬁce/ HW included. Newly Ren- Den. Bathroom, C/A & ovated. Please call (973) HT.$1,450/month.1 1/2 687-8359 after 4pm. months security. Utilities not included. Proof of Employment/income required. No pets. No HARRISON smoking. Avl. 7/1. (201) 628-2973 HARRISON 2 Br, 1 Bath, Near PATH. No pets. $1,400/month. 1 1/2 months security. Avl. August 1st. (646) 675-5113.

HARRISON 2nd ﬂ. 2 BR, LR, EIK, C/A, Parking and laundry. $1,400/month + utilities. 1 1/2 months security. no pets. Walking distance to PATH. Call (973) 482-3462.

HARRISON studio 2 large rooms, H/W ﬂoors, HT/HW included. Walking distance to PATH. No smoking. no pets. $1,200/month. 1 1/2 months security. (973) 420-0139

KEARNY Modern 1st Floor 3BR, LR, DR, Large EIK 2 Baths, H/W Floors, C/A, Laundry Hook up,1 parking space, utilities separate Close to School & Bus Stop, No Pets, No Smoking $1600/Month 1 Month security Available July 1st Call between 3PM-8Pm only (201)7554511

KEARNY newly renovated, 3 room apt. 2nd ﬂ. 1 BR. Refrigerator, stove, $1,250/month. HT/HW/ Gas & electric included in rent. no pets. 1 1/2 months security. Avl. now. Call (201) 970-2435 or (201) 913-7295

KEARNY 2nd ﬂ. 2 BR, LR, DR, EIK, Sun Porch. 7 rooms. No pets. Nice Area. Plenty of street parking. 1 1/2 months security. Avl. Now. credit check required. (973) 991-4483.

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 5 1/2 rooms, 6 family home, $1,300/ month. 1 1/2 months security. no dogs allowed. pay own utilities. Avl. now. (201) 424-4686 (201) 424- 5067.

KEARNY Updated 2nd ﬂoor apartment. EIK, 3 bedrooms, bathroom, LR, .Washer dryer hook up. HT&HW NOT included. No pets. Available July 15th. Call 201.341.6757.

KEARNY Studio Apts. Avl. $835/month. 1 1/2 months security. HT/ HW included. No pets. For More information call (973) 393-4703 after 4pm.

KEARNY 2nd ﬂ. 1 1/2 BR’s, very clean, Nice size rooms, H/W ﬂoors, C/A, Refrigerator. No pets. No smoking. Utilities not included. $1,400/month + 1 month security. (201) 543-8034.

KEARNY Large 2 Bedroom, Park View near tennis courts. EIK, L/R,D/R. renovated, HW ﬂoors, freshly painted, super clean/sunny. Near PATH, shopping, restaurants. No smoking. No pets. $1400/mo. 1.5 month security. HW included. (973)650-8148

CONDO FOR RENT N.NEWARK Brand New 2 BR, EIK, 1 Bath, 1 parking space. $1250-/month. Pay your own Utilities. 1 and 1/2 month security. No Pets. Available July 1st. (973)615-3765

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LYNDHURST Small store Portable Massage Table or ofﬁce on busy st. w/detachable head rest $795/month. Also avl. Burgundy, Pleather. $450. (201) 991-2745 larger store $995/month (973) 760-4877

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1-Outdoor Glass Top Table W/8 chairs. Kept indoors. New Condition. 2-Original Boxed Never used KEARNY ofﬁce/retail for serviced for 12 Christmas KEARNY room for rent. rent, great location on Everything included. Avail- Kearny Ave. Call for de- Dinnerware. Best Offer. (201) 997-7212 able now. (201) 279-9251. tails. $1,100/month. Call (201) 997-2341 or (201) 538-1319. KEARNY Newly renovatPERSONAL ed, All utilities included. Shared bathroom & HALL Kitchen. $580/month. 1 FOR RENT Here comes summer, month security. Call white middle aged Carmen (201) 622-8315.

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E.NEWARK Room for rent. Male preferred. Shared Kitchen & Bath. All utilities included. Avl now. 973-868-7999

Hall Available Mid week special. Price Break-Call Parties, Business Meeting, & Functions (201) 991-9865 (203) 864-8243 Max 80 people.

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KPD: Beer, booze & a snooze I KEARNY – n what appears to be a recurring event in town, police last week received yet another report of yet another vehicle sitting in the middle of a street with yet another driver slumped over the wheel. At 10 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20, police said, Officer Chris Medina responded to the 60 block of Maple St. and there indeed did find a 1999 Jeep, its engine running, and its operator -- Fernando Orozco, 35, of West New York -- in dreamland. Police said Medina opened the door to rouse the driver, who “woke up, looked at him, and went back to sleep.” Reportedly, the odor of alcohol emanated both from the man and his Jeep, and several cans of Modello beer were in plain view. When Medina finally managed to fully awaken the driver and asked for his credentials, police said Orozco produced registration and an insurance card, but, in lieu of his license, a Chase Visa debit card. With Officers David Bush and Rich Pawlowski as backup, FSTs were conducted and

Orozco was charged with DWI. In a search incident to arrest, police said, three 50 milliliter (the small sample-size) bottles of Fireball Whisky were found in his pocket. Reportedly recovered from the car were: two empty 12 oz. cans of Modello, on the front seat; two more empty 12 oz. cans on the rear seat; a half-empty 12 oz. and a half-empty 24 oz. can, both in the center console, and five more small Fireball bottles on the passenger seat. Orozco was given an Alcotest at headquarters and, in addition to DWI, was charged with operating a MV while in possession of open containers of alcohol and impeding the flow of traffic. ••• Other recent reports from the Kearny police blotter included the following: June 18 Shortly after midnight, Officer Mina Ekladious observed two men -- whom he was “reasonably certain” had warrants -walking near Johnston and Passaic Aves., ran a warrants check and, with back-up Officers Tim Castle and Esteban Gonzalez, arrested Arturo Deas, 46, of

East Orange, and Sam Domino, 69, of Newark. Police said Deas had six warrants, all for contempt: three from Bloomfield, $250, $250 and $124; one from Linden, $500; one from Trenton, $3,500 (or 10%); and one from Hillside -- dating to 2007! -- $259. Domino had only one, $250, out of Bloomfield, but in a search incident to arrest reportedly was found to have a glass crack pipe and was additionally charged with possession of CDS paraphernalia. The two were booked at HQ and the various jurisdictions were notified. [Editor’s note: We can’t help but wonder if Hillside responded.] June 19 Vice officers, at Johnston and Passaic at 1 p.m., spotted Damian Fumero, 32, of Kearny, whom they believed to have been involved in an earlier drug transaction. When they left their car, police said, Fumero started “frantically stuffing wax folds into his mouth” and began to run. The officers chased him, tackled him to the ground and ordered him to spit out the folds, but he reportedly refused and continued to resist.

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He was eventually subdued and cuffed, but police said he had swallowed the evidence -allegedly two folds of heroin. At HQ , police said, the suspect refused medical attention from the Kearny EMS, which had been summoned there. KPD officers, however, who had come into contact with blood from scrapes and cuts on his arms, were tested for HIV. Fumero was charged with possession of heroin and drug paraphernalia, hindering apprehension and resisting arrest. June 20 At 10:30 a.m., Walmart security alerted the KPD that a shoplifter had just fled with $225 worth of merchandise. Armed with the suspect’s description, Det. Bryant Obie, with Officer Jordenson Jean as back-up, spotted and detained Kevin Hobby, 59, of Newark, on Harrison Ave., where he was reportedly identified by store personnel. When searched, police said, Hobby was found to have a partially consumed bottle of Travelers Club gin, became irate when the cops confiscated it and asked repeatedly to be allowed to finish drinking the

contents. The requests were denied. Hobby reportedly was also found to have a no-bail NCIC warrant issued by the Essex County Sheriff’s Office and, after being processed at HQ , was shipped to the Hudson County Jail. ••• At 1 p.m., HQ received a report that a white van had hit a parked vehicle at Bergen and Highland Aves. and fled north on Belgrove Drive. Units searched the area and, at Oakwood Ave, and Belgrove, Sgt. Glenn Reed -- with back-up Officers Ben Wuelfing and Sean Wilson -- pulled over a white 2001 Chevy Astrovan, operated by Pedro Simoes, 41, of Elizabeth. Police said Simoes had glazed eyes and slurred speech and following an interview by drugrecognition expert Wuelfing and FSTs, was arrested on a DUI charge. He was taken to HQ for additional testing and also charged with DUI in a school zone, reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident and failing to report an accident. – Karen Zautyk

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Concert in the Park July 13 NUTLEY – Park Ave takes the stage July 13 for the Nutley Recreation Department’s Sizzling Summer Concert at 7 p.m. at Memorial Park 1 (Mud Hole) on the corner of Vreeland and Passaic Aves. Park Ave performs a wide spectrum of music from Louie Prima, Dion, The Four Seasons, The Four Tops, The Temptations and Huey Lewis to The Vogues, Duprees, Lettermen, etc. They specialize in songs that have a strong vocal harmony which creates a distinctive

blend, complemented with a musical accompaniment that results in a sound that is one of a kind. Park Ave has been entertaining in Northern New Jersey since 1974 and also performs in parts of New York, South Jersey and Long Island. “Our concerts provide free entertainment throughout the summer months, offering a variety of performers in a great outdoor atmosphere,” Commissioner Mauro Tucci said. “In the spirit of summertime relaxation, these

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