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By Ron Leir rleir@theobserver.com KEARNY — Education Awareness on Drug Dependency (EADD), a Kearny-based volunteer grassroots group, is continuing its campaign to contain opioid abuse in the community.

Committee member Kim Luciano said EADD is targeting its next meeting — slated for Aug. 22 at 4 p.m. at the Kearny Emergency Rescue Squad, 314 Maple St. — for young people ages 11 to 16 and their parents.

Those attending will hear a guest speaker, get a tour of the facility and snacks, she said.

Luciano appeared before the town governing body at last week’s meeting to stress the importance of the group’s mission.

It seems particularly relevant now that President Donald Trump has declared the opioid epidemic a national public health emergency — following a recommendation made by the Presidential Commission on Combatting Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis led by Gov. Chris Christie.

Luciano told the mayor and council that the KERS has been responding to “between 15 and 20” calls involving opioid overdoses per week.

In May alone, she said, opioid abuse reportedly accounted for five deaths in Kearny.

“Our focus is on prevention,” Luciano said, and, in that context, the group is particularly focused on “reaching the younger kids.”

In most cases, Luciano said, individuals become over-reliant on prescription opiates and then drift into illegal and cheaper — but more dangerous drugs — heroin cut with different types of opioids like fentanyl to get the relief from pain (or high) they’re seeking.

“Doctors should prescribe these types of drugs for shorter periods of time,” Luciano said, as a strategy for preventing patients abusing those drugs.

“We’ve been reminding people to ‘mind your meds,’’’ she said, and teens are advised not to pillage their parents’ medicine cabinets to experiment with opiates.

Many people struggling to get help

don’t have an insurance plan that would get them into a treatment program so EADD has been using its contacts to find those folks assistance, she said.

“So far, we’ve gotten 10 people into treatment,” Luciano told The Observer.

But it hasn’t been easy, particularly with the fledgling group operating, “basically, out of my living room.”

Luciano told The Observer that EADD hopes to get certified as a 501(c)3 nonprofit “so we can raise money for scholarships for treatment for families who can’t afford counseling.”

Additionally, she said the group wants to set up a satellite office — possibly on the second floor of the KERS — modeled after the Morris County CARES program, where volunteers can advise opioid abusers.

But that could happen, she added, only if the volunteers go through a nine-week certification program to become “intake training specialists” and refer clients to the appropriate resources.

“We also need to get our firefighters trained as Narcan dispensers because, as part of the town’s first responders, they should be prepared to deal with an opioid overdose situation,” she said.

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Councilwoman Carol Jean Doyle, who attended one of the prior public meetings sponsored by EADD, told Luciano that she got an education by listening to the “serious questions” raised by many of the 40 attendees.

“I think you’re doing a great job,” Doyle said.

Mayor Alberto Santos also lauded Luciano and EADD for providing a “muchneeded service” to the community, “but the tide keeps coming,” he said, noting that opiate dependency is a scourge that afflicts people of all ages and all economic strata.

“In 2016,” the mayor said, “there were more people who died from opioid overdoses in the U.S. than the number of [U.S. soldiers] who died in Vietnam.”

Let’s remember, said Councilwoman Susan McCurrie, the opioid crisis is happening “not just in Kearny,” but everywhere.

“It’s decimating communities.”

And, because many people who are dealing with drug dependency are reluctant to come forward because they fear being stigmatized, EADD is performing a valuable function “by opening a dialogue” on a taboo subject “and that’s really important,” Councilwoman Eileen Eckel said.

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KFD at full strength but not without dissent

By Ron Leir rleir@theobserver.com KEARNY – The Town of Kearny has hired a new firefighter whose appointment was opposed by the town’s chief executive.

Matthew McCurrie, the son of a veteran Kearny firefighter, brother of a civilian KFD dispatcher and the relative of a member of the Town Council, was appointed to the Fire Department last Tuesday, Aug. 8, at a starting salary of $33,000 a year.

Six members of the governing body voted to hire McCurrie; two (Albino Cardoso and Michael Landy) were absent; and Mayor Alberto Santos voted against the appointment.

The vote came after a lengthy closed caucus which involved private discussion on various topics, including one listed on the council agenda as “review of qualifications to hire firefighters.”

In an email message to The Observer in which he was responding to a question about the appointment, Santos wrote that he voted “no” because, “I did not support changing our practice on qualification standards for the position of firefighter, which was done in order to make the appointment.”

When pressed for further explanation, he declined to elaborate.

McCurrie’s appointment was endorsed by two of three members of the council’s Fire Committee — Councilwoman Eileen Eckel, the chairwoman and Councilwoman Susan McCurrie, a cousin of the new hiree.

Councilman Albino Cardoso, also on the fire committee, was away on vacation.

Council President Carol Jean Doyle told The Observer the governing body spent about 45 minutes during the private caucus hashing out the appointment in the con-

six weeks of training at the Morris County Fire Academy, in early September.

That group is now completing EMT certification – something that McCurrie will have to deal with when

he finishes at the Academy, Smith said.

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by Fire Capt. Joseph Mastandrea – standing in for vacationing Chief Steven Dyl – Doyle said, “I myself did not struggle with this appointment.” “[Mastandrea] was asked outright if the chief had any objections [to the appointment] and he said, ‘No.’ We pay our police and fire chiefs top dollar and, in return, I expect them to give us direction as professionals. I listen to what they say and, most times, I agree with them. So, for that reason, I feel comfortable making this appointment,” Doyle said.

When the subject of nepotism came up during the closed session, Doyle said she “pointed out that both of our chiefs have sons in their respective departments. We have to be open about this.”

But Doyle went on to say that for her, the “bigger piece of this” is that “we had 50 people who qualified [for firefighter]. Now we’re down to our 49th one. We have a class starting [at the Fire Academy] Sept. 5. Do we want to go through this all over again? This was also part of my thought process.”

Robert Smith, the town’s business administrator, told The Observer that from what he’s been told, McCurrie, 26, is “an impressive young man and we think he’ll make a fine firefighter.”

He has been working for a local trade union, according to Smith.

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Chisari elevated to construction official He replaces Michael Martello, who officially retired Aug. 1

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KEARNY — Kearny has a new construction official.

Anthony Chisari, who has worked for the town for about 15 years in the construction office, gained a permanent appointment to the post at last

week’s meeting of the mayor and Town Council.

Chisari, who was elevated from assistant construction official, had been serving as acting construction official for the past several months in place of Michael Martello, who was using banked vacation time leading up to his retirement Aug. 1.

“He did a fabulous job as the acting official,” said Robert Smith, town business administrator.

No other candidates were considered for the post, Smith said.

Chisari, who is now classified as an “exempt” employee, will draw annual pay of $104,248, representing the first

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In other business, the governing body: • Amended its 5-year agreement with Suez Water Environmental Services Inc. for the operation of the town’s water utility by changing the terms of the maintenance fund and capital improvements section which calls for the town to set aside $550,000 each year for emergency repairs.

Under the original agreement, if an emergency repair cost in excess of $700, the town was obliged to pay for that excess amount by the end of the month. Now, however, Suez will pay the entire amount against a credit to be logged for each repair and, if the aggregate total by year’s end exceeds $550,000, the town will pay that amount.

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To that end, Hugo Neu has sought the assistance of bond counsel “to help develop a plan that might qualify for state grant or loan assistance,” through the state DEP and state Infrastructure Transit, “to promote redevelopment of the property provided that the company fund an escrow account … from which the town may pay professional costs and fees ….”

• Approved a professionalservices agreement with McManimon, Scotland & Baumann LLC of Roseland to provide bond-related legal services for the redevelopment project proposed

by Hugo Neu for 77-90 S. Hackensack Ave., “at hourly rates of $325 for attorneys and $180 for legal assistants, at a cost not to exceed $20,000 … through Dec. 31, 2017.”

• Agreed to pay Clean Harbors Environmental Services, headquartered in Massachusetts, $78,865 for the removal and disposal of oil-contaminated water at the Garfield Ave. Pump House, conditional on submission of a signed statement by town DPW Superintendent Gerry Kerr that the job had arisen to the level of an emergency to prevent any tainted water from flowing into Frank’s Creek off the Third St. dead-end.

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HCPO: Giordano died of natural causes JERSEY CITY — The official word from Hudson County authorities is that former Kearny Second Ward Councilman Jon Giordano’s death was due to natural causes.

Giordano, 50, was found dead in a vehicle parked outside his business, West Hudson Millwork on Arlington Ave., on Jan. 8, after a fire had erupted inside the

vehicle, according to the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office.

Ray Worrall, spokesman for the prosecutor’s office, said, “The medical examiner ruled that it was a natural death due to a cardiac event.

The ruling was issued May 24, 2017.”

In the aftermath of the incident, the prosecutor’s office reported that the

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The Harrison Planning Board voted Aug. 9 to clear the way for plans filed by Cresthill Management LLC to develop a child care center at 800 S. Third St. Board chairman Art Pettigrew said the target site — just

off Burlington St., behind the PATH station, and west of Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard — is within the borders of the Harrison Station redevelopment project.

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Some abuse victims may testify via CCTV Legislation to allow victims and witnesses of domestic violence and sexual assault to testify against their abusers via closed circuit television under certain circumstances was signed into law on Monday, Aug. 7.

The new law (A-1199) permits witnesses and victims to testify against the defendant via closed circuit television in prosecutions for a crime involving domestic violence, certain sex crimes or crimes involving the abuse or neglect of a child.

“Oftentimes victims struggle over whether or not to report their abusers because they fear for their safety,” Assemblyman Joseph Lagana, the bill’s sponsor, said. “This law will help victims hold their abusers accountable without fear of doing so under their glare in a courtroom.”

Under previous law, the court could order the taking of the testimony of a witness age 16 or younger on closed-circuit television in prosecutions for aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual contact, criminal sexual contact, human trafficking involving sexual activity, child abuse or in any action alleging an abused or neglected child if the court finds that there is a substantial likelihood that the witness would suffer severe emotional or mental distress if required to testify in open court.

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IN THE COURTS previous law to encompass victims and witnesses of any age, and provide that the court, in granting an order to allow closed-circuit testimony, shall assure that: the victim or witness will testify under oath, the victim or witness will submit to cross-examination by the defendant’s attorney and the defendant, jury, and judge will be permitted to observe the demeanor of the victim or witness when making testimonial statements using closed circuit television.

In addition, the measure clarifies certain procedural provisions, including that the defendant’s counsel would be present in the same room as the victim or witness at the taking of testimony on closed circuit television, and that the defendant and defendant’s attorney may confer privately with each other during the testimony by a separate audio system.

Under the law, the video portion of the testimony would not be recorded and would not be part of the record on appeal. Only the audio portion of the testimony would be recorded.

Such audio recording could be part of the record, on appeal, depending on the age of the victim or witness and the order of the court.

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Nearly 16 years ago ... the day I thought I would die I wasn’t going home (we had actually been told nuclear missiles were heading for New York at about 10:30 a.m. that day).

That day that started out with such amazing promise — with a sky that didn’t have a single visible cloud in it, with humid-less, 70-degree air and an aura that everything was just right — I thought I was going to die.

The rest of this story will be published on Wednesday, Sept.

6. It originally appeared Aug. 10, 2016.

By Kevin Canessa

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eptember 2001 was probably going to be one of the best months of my life. I was in my fourth year as a teacher at St. Anthony High School, Jersey City, and I was finally going to be able to work with one of the greatest classes in the school’s history, the class of 2002.

I started with the class of ‘02 back in September 1998 — I was a frosh on the faculty and they were all freshmen students. Over the three previous years (1998-2001), I got to know them all very well and got along with them all notoriously. Yet I had never taught them.

Finally, in September 2001, I’d get to teach them — all 60 of them for religion and 25 in my criminal justice class, which was my favorite to teach.

Before the first day of classes — in the first week of September — we had a series of faculty meetings as we did every other year. But there was a difference this time.

A veteran teacher, who had been at the school many years ago and who left, was coming back to the school.

He was and is a legend, a model teacher who taught me so much about being a better teacher. Before 2001, he was called Brother Ray. Now, he was just Ray, having left the Marist Brothers order just some time before coming

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back to St. Anthony’s.

He was, as they say in the trade, a “Master Teacher,” and as such, was chosen to lead workshops for the rest of the faculty.

On Friday, Sept. 7, 2001, during one of these workshops, he asked the entire faculty: “What is your biggest peeve was about working at St. Anthony’s?

I immediately knew my answer and didn’t hold back.

I was the first to respond and I didn’t even wait to be called on.

“The damn firetrucks,” I blurted out immediately.

You see, the adjacent property to the St. Anthony’s building is the Jersey City Fire

Department’s largest station — home to the Haz-Mat unit. Firefighters and their fire trucks were always going on calls — and the screams of the sirens were enduring. It seemed like they had to go out on a call every five minutes, though it wasn’t that often in reality.

As someone who has undiagnosed ADD, those sirens always threw me off, especially when I was in the middle of a good lecture or a heated discussion. They always threw me way off track — and it would often take a minute or two before I could regroup.

I didn’t realize it at the time, but it would be those very sirens, that very sound

that irked me to no end, that would in just a few days become the signature sound of the end of 2001 — somehow already 15 years ago.

Little did I know that Friday morning, as I drove to Jersey City, and stared at the beautiful Twin Towers — something I did every single school day the three years prior while always taking them for granted — that in just four days, they’d be gone forever. Little did any of us know our world would soon be forever as we never knew it before, our lives thrown upside down.

Sept. 11, 2001 was just four days away, and it was the first day in my life — the only day in my life — when I thought

Odds & ends • Though we don’t cover Newark, we get press releases each day (some days, we get a lot of them) from the Newark Police Department. Among the crimes we see regularly: illegal dumping, parking scofflaws, noise-ordinance violations, health-code violations in stores, and countless other quality-of-life issues.

You won’t see these crimes being reported all that much by other media outlets. But such enforcement is happening. Significantly.

This brings me back to 1994 when New York City saw a dramatic drop in crime after the mayor directed the NYPD to enforce low-level crimes.

It’s definitely refreshing to see this happening in Newark, and we can only hope it leads to a significant drop in higher-end crimes for our neighbors to the west.

KPD: AS THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS, PLEASE OBEY ALL TRAFFIC LAWS To the Editor: The Kearny Police Department Traffic Bureau reminds residents of Kearny that public schools re-open Thursday, Sept. 7, and Monday, Aug. 28, for the Charter School on Midland Ave. We ask that parents, guardians and the motor-

ing public obey traffic laws around all schools. The safety of our school children is paramount.

There will be officers assigned to school areas for the enforcement of traffic laws and violators will be summonsed.

In particular, the follow-

LETTER TO THE EDITOR ing traffic violations will be strictly enforced by officers on foot, bicycle and in radio cars: • Vehicles double parked

• Vehicles parked in prohibited areas • Vehicles blocking crosswalks • Vehicles blocking school bus stops • Vehicles and drivers dropping off children in the middle of the street • Vehicles speeding

We ask that parents and/ or guardians reinforce with their children the use of intersections controlled with a crossing guard to safely travel from home to school.

Thank you —we wish all a safe school year.

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KPD: Here come da judge — and da cops A oped as a suspect Osvaldo Alvarez of Kearny.

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Following booking at KPD headquarters, he was held for transfer to the Hudson County Jail.

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

Aug. 1 Vice detectives arrested Ivan Pagan, 30, of Kearny, after they spotted him apparently rolling a marijuana cigar while walking on Kearny Ave. Aug. 3 near Town Hall at noon. He At 11 a.m., Vice officers at was charged with possession of pot and drug paraphernalia. Passaic and Johnston Aves. observed Nicholas Carter, 30, of Kearny, confirmed he had Aug. 2 a $500 Kearny motor vehicle Officer John Donovan, responding to a 2:45 p.m. dispute warrant and arrested him on in the area of Chestnut St. and same, police said. A search incident to arrest reportedly reOakwood Ave., encountered vealed a plastic bag containBrandon Tice, 23, of Kearny, ing suspected marijuana and a ran a warrant check, and arpackage of cigars, and Carter was additionally charged with possession of pot/paraphernalia.

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••• Fifteen minutes later, at Oakwood and Kearny Aves., Det. Esteves spotted a bicyclist whom he recognized and confirmed the man was the subject of a $500 disorderlyconduct warrant from Kearny, police said. Jose Sanchez, 20, of Kearny, was arrested and held at HQ pending transfer to the county jail.

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Aug. 5 Officers Jonathan Dowie and David Bush, on South Kearny patrol at 1:30 a.m., responded to a three-car crash on Rt. 7 at Fish House Road, where, witnesses said, a 2005 Lexus had hit a 2017 Honda and a 2015 Hyundai. Police said the Lexus driver — Cannis Coffee, 40, of Jersey City — appeared to be staggering and emitted the odor, neither of cannabis nor coffee, but of alcohol. Inside his car reportedly were five unopened beer cans on the back seat and what appeared to be a beer-soaked floormat.

Following field sobriety tests, Coffee was booked at HQ for alleged DUI, careless driving and refusing to provide a breath sample.

Aug. 6 At 10:15 p.m., units were advised that there was a car stopped in traffic at Kearny and Laurel Aves., with the driver apparently asleep behind the wheel. There, police said, Officers Chris Medina and Sean Podolski found a 2015 Ford, still in drive, with

its operator — Jose Pinedo, 51, of Kearny — in dreamland.

Along with Officer Andre Fernandes, the cops used their patrol cars to block the Ford so it would not move into traffic, awoke Pinedo and turned off the ignition. On the front seat, police said, was a bottle of Johnnie Walker Double Black whisky.

After FSTs and an Alcotest at HQ , Pinedo was charged with: DWI, DWI in a school zone, obstructing traffic, reckless driving, failing to observe a traffic signal and having an open container of alcohol in a MV. Aug. 7 Officer Donovan, on patrol at 4:15 p.m., reportedly saw a westbound 2016 Nissan disregard a red light at Kearny and Bergen Aves. and pulled it over at Bergen and Passaic Aves. Police said the driver — Leidy Acevedo-Rodriguez, 35, of Newark-- turned out to have a suspended license and a $350 Newark traffic warrant, She was arrested and booked on those offenses and also for the signal violation and for failure to surrender the suspended license.

Aug. 9 At 2:30, p.m., Officer Wuelfing responded to a report of a vehicle parked on the sidewalk near Devon and Boyd Sts., where police said he found a 2000 Toyota and its apparently “confused and disoriented” driver — Judith Allende, 37, of Kearny.

FSTs were conducted and she was booked at HQ on charges of DWI, DWI in a school zone, careless driving and refusal to take an Alcotest.

••• Officer Kyle Plaugic was dispatched at 4 p.m. to Beech St. and Midland Ave., where a group of juveniles alleged that $20 had been stolen from one of them. While conducting interviews, police said, Plaugic encountered Shawn Neal, 18, of Newark, and confirmed he had a $500 Kearny warrant stemming from a drug-related offense. Neal was arrested, taken to HQ and held for bail.

[We do not know what happened to the $20.]

– Karen Zautyk

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Belleville

At the BPL The Belleville Public Library, 221 Washington Ave., continues its summer activities for residents of all ages.

Here’s what’s happening for coming week: In the Children’s Room: • Kids Coloring Club, Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2 to 4 p.m.

Drop in for some relaxed coloring. Supplies are provided. For ages 5 to 11.

• Storybook Friends, Wednesday, Aug. 16, at 10 a.m. Kids share stories, sing songs and create theme-related crafts. For ages 2 to 5.

• Crafternoon, Thursday, Aug. 17, 1 to 3 p.m. Time to let creativity shine by constructing binoculars, making stained glass art and more.

For ages 5 to 11.

• Friday Matinee presents “Diary of a Wimpy Kid – The Long Haul,” Friday, Aug. 18, at 2 p.m. A Heffley family road trip to attend Meemaw’s 90th birthday party goes hilariously offcourse thanks to Greg’s newest scheme to get to a video gaming convention.

(PG) • Eclipse Across America Party, Monday, Aug. 21, at 1 p.m. Come view the 2017 Great American Eclipse at the library. Special safety sunglasses provided, along with music and snacks. For all ages.

For Adults & Teens: • Crochet Club, Wednesday, Aug. 16, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Learn to do the basic stitches of crochet, read a pattern and produce a small project. Or, bring your knitting, embroidery or other needlework.

• Intro to Computers, Internet & Email, Thursday, Aug. 17, 10 to 11 a.m. An introduction to the Internet, including getting connected, using a web browser and navigating web pages.

• Netflix Documentary presents Galapagos: Part 3, “Forces of Change,” Friday,

Aug. 18, 1 to 2 p.m. Volcanic, tidal and weather-related forces make the Galapagos a place of unpredictable change and challenges, particularly the island of Fernandina.

AARP October trip AARP Chapter 2051 sponsors a three-day, two-night trip to the Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania, Oct. 4-6.

Breakfasts, dinners, a wagon tour of the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon, a river cruise, Taber Museum, tour of Millionaire’s Row, the Rowley House Museum and Little League Museum are included. Pickup is in Belleville at a location TBD. The cost is $399 per person with final payment due Aug. 18. Call Marie Kim at 973759-3912 for more information.

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• Tug of War, Thursday, Aug. 17, 7 to 9 p.m.

At the KPL …

The Kearny Public Library presents a concert by pianist Steven Jon Kaplan Thursday, Aug. 17, at 3 p.m., as part of its series of Garden Thursdays in the Main Library outdoor area.

Kaplan was born and raised in Baltimore, studied piano and composition at the Peabody Institute and moved to Kearny in February 1997. He enjoys writing songs and performing all kinds of music, and has previously performed at the library.

The event is free. In the event of rain or inclement weather, the performance will be rescheduled.

The Reading Garden is accessible all summer during the Main Library’s open hours.

The Kearny Public Library is located at 318 Kearny Ave. For more information call 201-998-2666 or visit www.kearnylibrary.org.

Elks head to AC The Harrison/East Newark Elks sponsor a trip to Caesar’s Atlantic City Sunday, Aug. 27. A bus leaves from 406 Harrison Ave. at 10 LFSC activities a.m. The cost is $30 with a Liberty Family Success $30 slot-bet return. Tickets Center, 341 Kearny Ave., must be purchased by Aug. hosts the following pro18. For more information, grams: call Maria at 201-978-8916.

• Cultural Night, Tuesday, Aug. 15, 5 to 6 p.m. Call 201Library summer schedule 622-2210 to R.S.V.P. The Harrison Public • Time for Tots Play Library is now operatGroup, Wednesday, Aug. 16, ing under summer hours: 11 a.m. to noon. Parents with Mondays, Tuesdays and small children are invited Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; to use play space to proWednesdays, 10 a.m. to 1 mote socialization and fun. p.m.; Fridays, 11:30 a.m. to 6 Parents must supervise their p.m.; Saturdays, closed. children.

• Managing Your Debt Kearny (Spanish), Thursday, Aug. 17, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Achieve At the PBGC your financial goals by Enjoy the programs eliminating debt, creating sponsored by the Presbyan emergency account and terian Boys & Girls Club, planning ahead.

663 Kearny Ave. Here’s the • Hope for Mothers, Frischedule for the upcoming day, Aug. 18, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. week: • Family Fun Friday, Fri• Wet Sponge to Bucket day, Aug. 18, 2 to 3 p.m. races, Tuesday, Aug. 15, 7 to • Let’s Zumba, Monday, 9 p.m.

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Karaoke night The Kearny Elks, 601 Elm St., host a karaoke night Friday, Aug. 18, starting at 7:30 p.m. A $5 donation is requested. Light snacks will be served. Feel free to bring your own snacks. A cash bar will be available.

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a trip to see “The Honeymooners” at the Paper Mill Playhouse Wednesday, Oct. 4. The $55 tickets include side orchestra seats as well as transportation. A bus will leave the Parks Department at 6:15 p.m. for the 7:30 p.m. show. Seats are limited.

Call the Parks Department at 201-804-2482 to reserve a seat A.S.A.P. Purchases are limited to four tickets per person. If payment is not received within one week of ordering tickets, those tickets will be released to people on the waiting list.

Run in Oliveira’s memory The third annual 5K Run/ Walk in memory of SSG Jorge Oliveira takes place Saturday, Aug. 26, at the Kearny VFW, 300 Belgrove Drive, to raise funds for a scholarship given to a gradHealth council meets uating Kearny High School The Lyndhurst Health senior. Sign up at RunSignUp.com. The day of the Council meets Monday, Aug. race, registration is at 8 a.m., 21, at 5 p.m., at the Lyndhurst Town Hall Caucus Room. and race steps off at 9 a.m.

Oceans rock at KPL The KPL presents an “Oceans Rock” animal program for kids 4 and older Wednesday, Aug. 23, at 1 p.m.

Experience an interactive presentation and museum exhibit on ocean life. Then, participate in an ocean dig where participants can find and take home genuine shark teeth fossils, seashells, sea stars and more.

No sign-up is required, but space is limited, so please arrive early.

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 Aug. 22; and Sept. 5 and 19. For more information, call club president Allan Henderson at 201-991-4771.

Lyndhurst Bang, zoom to see ‘The Honeymooners’ The Parks and Recreation Department sponsors

North Arlington School supplies sought The North Arlington Elks Lodge 1992 collects school supplies through Sept. 7.

Donations, which will be distributed to local schools, help those in need in the community. Backpacks, binders, crayons, colored pencils, erasers, pens, pencils, highlighters, markers, Sharpies, index cards, Post-it notes, 1-inch binders, composition books, looseleaf paper, pocket folders and notebooks (1,2,3 & 5 subject) are welcome. Donations may be dropped off at the Elks Lodge, 129 Ridge Road, Monday through Friday after 4 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday after noon.

For more information or to arrange a pick-up, call 201923-3268.

Going down to Dover The Senior Harmony Club sponsors an overnight trip to Dover Downs, Delaware, Sept. 20-21. The hotel and casino are smoke-free. Package includes hotel room, $50 in slot play, one dinner and a buffet breakfast. For more information, call Libby at 973-481-2118.

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performing various community services such as painting churches and serving food at soup kitchens.

A new teen group visited and toured St. Gertrude daily to learn about the ministry as a Corporal Work of Mercy and burial and remembrance in the Catholic faith.

“The program aims to educate students about the value of cemeteries and to demonstrate that they are positive, uplifting places where one can reflect, pray, and remember a departed loved one,” said Andrew P. Schafer, executive director of Catholic Cemeteries. “Building birdhouses is a good activity for the teens and fits nicely with the park-like setting of our cemeteries. The birdhouses are symbolic since birds bring life and nature to the cemetery and help visitors during the healing process when mourning a loss. It is a beautiful representation of the cycle of nature and life.”

Students were also offered an opportunity to personalize

“This has proven to be a great interactive program that can help a younger generation understand loss and remembrance in our faith, demystify the cemetery, and provide a memorial opportunity,” Schafer said. “Many teens have returned with parents or grandparents to visit and see the completed birdhouses and say a prayer for a departed loved one.”

Catholic Cemeteries has hosted the birdhouse-building program since 2013. It was recognized with a First Place award by the International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association for best in personalization of an event in the cemetery and funeral service profession.

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Town party + lots more = messy weekend

By Ron Leir rleir@theobserver.com KEARNY –

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he Town of Kearny has slated a Block Party Celebration for Sunday, Oct. 1, to wrap up its year-long Sesquicentennial (150 years) anniversary, although that’s not quite the end of things.

Because on Oct. 19, 20 and 21, Gen. Philip Kearny — for whom the town was named — will be posthumously feted with the presentation of an original musical, “Kearny: A True American Warrior,” by W.H.A.T., the West Hudson Arts & Theater Co.

'Our final celebration of 150 years of community will showcase the history and diverse cultures of the Town of Kearny at this fun, free, familyfriendly event.'

More about that production … and some unrelated events all happening on a crowded fall weekend calendar … a bit later.

As for the Oct. 1 Block Party: What has been billed as the official closing event for the town’s anniversary observance will be spread over Veteran’s Memorial Field along Belgrove Drive between Bergen Ave. and Afton St., from 3 to 8 p.m.

The Sesquicentennial Committee is seeking permission from the appropriate town authorities to close to vehicular traffic, Belgrove, from Bergen to Halstead St., and Passaic Ave, from Bergen to Peden Terrace, between noon and 9 p.m. on that day.

A posting on the town website says: “Our final celebration of 150 years of community will showcase the history and diverse cultures of the Town

of Kearny at this fun, free, family-friendly event.”

Highlights anticipated include musical performances and presentations and food, all reflecting representation from the town’s diverse cultural and ethnic groups; a beer garden; and Zipline.

All of the activities that day

conclude with a fireworks display beginning at 7:15 p.m. at the Frank A. Vincent Marina.

Fireworks may be viewed along Belgrove between Bergen and Afton or on lower Veteran’s Field hill. Those attending are asked to bring blankets as no chairs are permitted on Veteran’s Field.

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Vendor space still open for family festival The Nutley Department of Parks and Recreation hosts “Nutley’s Fall Festival In The Park” Oct. 1, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Memorial Park I (the Mud Hole) at the corner of Vreeland and Passaic Aves.

This festival features retail vendors, food trucks, activities and events for the entire family.

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Belleville looks to improve on last year’s tough season Four weeks into his high school football head coaching career and Mario Cuniglio had the world at his fingertips.

The new head coach at Belleville High School, Cuniglio had his Buccaneers playing solid football, winning three of the first four games.

The Bucs were certainly on the right path for the first time in a long time.

Then, just like that, disaster struck — and struck hard.

The Buccaneers reverted back to their old ways in an awful way, losing their last six games by lopsided fashion. They were outscored, 239-14, over those last six games.

It gave new meaning to free falling that Tom Petty could never have dreamed of singing about with his Heartbreakers.

“It was a huge learning experience,” Cuniglio said of the late season collapse. “I didn’t realize how much went into being a head coach until I walked a mile in those shoes. I’m usually a brilliantly organized person, but there was a ‘Wow!’ factor in there. I real-

ized then that I was the head coach, that I’m the guy who has to make the decisions to get things done.”

Admittedly, Cuniglio had a late start to his first coaching season.

He didn’t find out that former head coach Joe Fischer was not returning until after the New Year and he wasn’t officially appointed to the position of head coach until the first week of April.

“I was doing things that needed to be done still as an assistant coach,” Cuniglio said. “I wasn’t named the head coach officially, but someone had to tell the kids what to do and get everything in line. So that fell on me.

Then, I get the job and I have to interview potential assistant coaches.

That took some time.”

Cuniglio doesn’t want to make excuses on the 3-7 season that felt far worse because of the late season losses.

But as he begins his second season, Cuniglio realizes that the Buccaneers are much better than what they were a see VIEW page

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Golden Bears look to build on winning grid season

Photo by Jim Hague

Lyndhurst’s football team will count on the development of a young offensive line. From l., are Antonio Lobos, Nick Frey, Terence Beebe, head coach Rich Tuero, Shane D’Andrea and Nick Fitzgerald.

By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer

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he Lyndhurst High School football team posted a 5-4-1 record in

2016.

In a lot of NJSIAA sectionals around New Jersey, the 5-4-1 record might have been good enough to qualify for the state playoffs.

But that wasn’t the case in North Jersey Section 2, Group II. The record, combined with the new format set up by the North Jersey Interscholastic Conference, kept the Golden Bears out of the state playoffs by a grand total of three power points.

The Golden Bears’ chances

at gaining a state playoff berth were damaged by the early season outbreak of the Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD), a highly contagious disease that usually plagues toddlers of preschool age.

So there were a lot of disappointing factors that played into the Golden Bears’ record last year.

Rich Tuero, who is in his fourth season as the head coach at his alma mater, is hopeful that the same circumstances won’t plague the Golden Bears in 2017.

“The kids know the deal,” Tuero said. “They were kept out of the state playoffs and it left a bad taste in our mouths.

We want to get rid of that bad taste.”

Tuero feels like he’s much more relaxed now as a head coach, gaining valuable experience every year.

“Everyone told me that you get more and more comfortable with every year,” Tuero said. “I’m not satisfied. It’s a learning game. I’m busy learning from other people and adapting it to my coaching style. We’re trying to get better every day.”

Tuero is especially pleased with the play of his linebacker corps.

“We have a nice group of guys back from last year, guys who can make plays,” Tuero said. “All of the defensive backs are back as well. I’m excited about the way we look see BEARS next page

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Sophomore Peter Partyke (5-8, 180) has transferred to Lyndhurst after the closing there.”

If there is one question mark of Queen of Peace. Partyke is playing running back with the in the early going, it has been Golden Bears after playing the Golden Bears’ play along quarterback with the nowthe line of scrimmage — on defunct Golden Griffins. both sides.

“We are excited about hav“My line is brand new,” ing Peter back there,” Tuero Tuero said. “So that’s a bit of a said.

“He can run with the big deal. But they’re learning ball.” and they have potential. We Freshman Anthony Dehave nothing but puppies up Marco (5-8, 170), the younger front.” brother of former Golden Bear The Golden Bears have a talstandout Matthew DeMarco, ented leader at quarterback in currently playing at Montclair junior Brian Podolski (6-foot-2, State, is also in the backfield.

180 pounds).

The receiving corps fea“Brian took over the team tures senior Jonathan Karlok in Week 5 last year and hav(6-2, 185), a four-year starter at ing that experience definitely Lyndhurst. helps him coming into this “He’s our captain,” Tuero season,” Tuero said. “He has said.

“He’s our leader. He’s a all the tools to be a very good good blocker. He’s a good pass quarterback. He has a rocket catcher.

He’s the man.” arm. He has good legs. The Senior Jordan DeAbreu (5-10, only thing he needs to work on 180) is another captain and anis his confidence.” other respectable pass catcher.

Senior Chris Feurtado (5-7, Senior Nick Cutola (6-2, 180) 170) returns for his final year, is a converted quarterback but while he was rehabilitating who was turned into a wide a knee injury he suffered last year, he injured his other knee receiver.

“He’s doing well at receiver,” and that has forced him to the Tuero said. “He knows evesidelines in the early going. rything about the offense BEARS from

because he was a quarterback.

He also is a very hard worker.

He busts his tail.”

The tight end is senior Matt Tomko (5-10, 170), another returning starter.

The offensive line is led by senior tackle Nick Fitzgerald (6-0, 275) and junior guard Shane D’Andrea (6-2, 250), both of whom are returning starters.

Senior guard Nick Frey (6-0, 220) is a team captain who was shifted from tight end to guard. Junior Antonio Lobos (6-4, 280) has a lot of promise to go with that size at tackle.

Senior Terence Beebe (5-11, 250) is the team’s new center.

The Golden Bears utilize a 3-4 formation on defense.

Fitzgerald and junior Paul Cimicata (6-2, 215) are the defensive ends with D’Andrea holding fort at nose tackle.

The promising linebacker corps features Jake Oyuela (510, 180) and Tomko at outside linebacker, with Frey, who was moved to inside backer last year, and junior Jeffrey Grasso (5-9, 180) at the inside linebacker slots.

“Grosso reminds me of Matt DeMarco,” Tuero said. “He had

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D’Abreu and senior Louis “G.Q.” Della’Aquila (5-9, 165) are the cornerbacks, with Karlok, who has started there since he was a sophomore, and Jay Lauria (5-10, 170) at the safeties. Lauria is a junior.

The Golden Bears begin the 2017 season with a game

against neighboring rival Harrison.

Tuero knows that the potential is there for his team.

“I think we can be a pretty good team,” Tuero said. “One thing is for sure. No team is going to outwork us. We’re going to be ready.”

Sure sounds like a promising campaign all around.

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year ago.

“We’ve improved by leaps and bounds,” Cuniglio said.

“We’re progressing so well.

We’re changing the culture here. Last year’s team did all the right things. They were the cornerstones of this program. We’re trying to establish a positive culture here in Belleville.”

If change is going to come, it begins with the man calling the signals.

Junior Matthew LaTorre (6foot, 180 pounds) is the quarterback and he’s the man. No need to look over the shoulder for anyone else.

“He has a pretty good arm and throws it pretty well,” Cuniglio said. “He has the ability to read defenses well.

I’m expecting pretty big things from him. He’s also a pretty mobile quarterback.”

In today’s game of football, you need a quarterback who has the ability to run and throw.

Senior Gustavo Viana (6-0, 195) is the main running back.

“He’s a downhill style runner,” Cuniglio said. “He’s a tough kid who can get the tough yard.”

Viana has also seen time at quarterback in the preseason, so Cuniglio plans on using him all over the field.

Senior Gabe DiPalma (5-7, 170) is another running back that Cuniglio could use, as is sophomore Adam Roales (5-9, 205).

The receiving corps features seniors Rich Martinez (5-11, 185) and Jeffrey Mayer (5-7, 170) as well 211115A01 as junior Omarie Wilmore (6-2, 175).

The tight end is junior Joe Monroig (6-2, 200), who has a ton of potential.

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early, facing Newark West Side Sept. 1 at Doc Ellis Field at the Belleville Municipal Stadium at 7 p.m. They play Fort Lee in Week 2.

“I’m hoping that we stay healthy,” Cuniglio said. “Because we’re going to attack this season with a fury. We’re building leaders out there. I’m highly impressed with our upperclassmen. They’re showing the newcomers the ropes. I think they’ve really taken on the challenge of getting better.

I’m seeing great things. We’re changing the culture all for the better.”

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The Belleville football team will look to forget about the late season collapse they endured in 2016, losing their last six games after starting the season 3-1. From l., are linemen Joe Monroig, Demetrie Samayoa, Elvin Perez, Chris Freid, head coach Mario Cuniglio, Cody Weng, Paul Calvacca, Giancarlo Rodriguez and Jimmy Rodriguez.

said.

The offensive line returns only one starter from last year in senior guard Mahmoud Youssef (6-1, 275). Senior Elvin Perez (5-9, 215) is the other guard.

Juniors Paul Calvacca (5-9, 205) and Demetrie Samayoa (6-2, 275) are the tackles with sophomore Chris Freid (6-1, 250) at center.

The Bucs utilize the standard 4-3 defensive formation.

Monroig and senior Alex Davis (5-7, 240) are the defensive ends, with Youssef and Samayoa at the tackles.

Sophomore Xavier Marrero (5-7, 185) is at the outside linebacker position along with Roales. DiPalma is the team’s middle linebacker.

Mayer and junior Jerson Rivera (5-7, 175) are the cornerbacks with Wilmore and Martinez at safety.

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Return to state playoffs goal for Blue Tide

By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer

that,” Hinchcliffe said. “The talent only comes up every so often to be competitive.

I told the kids last year that t was a momentous football they were going to win their season for the Harrison first four games and they did. I High School Blue Tide in think the biggest goal this year 2016, culminating in the team’s is coming together as a team. first appearance in the NJI think we need everyone to SIAA state playoffs in 27 years. come together and take it to The Blue Tide managed to another level.” win five games under new But winning again in 2017 head coach Michael Hinchwon’t be easy, considering that cliffe, the first time that do-everything quarterback Harrison won as many as five Mike O’Donnell is gone. The games since 2003.

Observer Male Athlete of the Although the Blue Tide Year has graduated after a brildropped their Central Jersey liant football campaign a year Group II opener to Roselle, ago, providing the Blue Tide there was nothing that could with their best signal calling calm down the excitement prowess since the days of Ray caused by Harrison football Lucas almost 30 years ago. fever a year ago.

“As much as everyone thinks Now, people are generally otherwise, Mikey O’Donnell expecting a repeat. Or even is gone,” Hinchcliffe said of better. That’s the nature of the the three-sport standout who beast, something that Hinchwill now play baseball at Kean cliffe, who inherited the role University. “We have to get as head coach just a few weeks everyone else to step it up and before the season opener a maybe win a state game this year ago, is fully well aware of. year. If not win one, then we “Everyone wants to believe are going to be in the posi-

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tion to win one. But these kids have to prove to everyone that last year was no fluke.”

It’s hard to do, when the Blue Tide posted a collective 20-93 record over the previous decade prior to Hinchcliffe’s arrival last year.

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It means that a lot of falls on the shoulders of sensational sophomore Mateo DeSosa (6foot, 185 pounds), who steps into the giant shoes left by O’Donnell’s departure.

“Mateo is more of a quarterback than Mikey,” Hinchcliffe said. “Mikey made a lot of plays with his feet. This kid is going to throw the ball and throw it well. Mateo has a little better ability to break down the play. When he runs,

he has a longer stride. And he can get out into the open field.

I think we’re going to be able to control the ball with our passing game. He has great vision, especially downfield. He can hold the ball a little longer and still get the ball out there.”

The starting halfback is junior Landor Vallejo (5-9, 150).

“He’s a power guy who is not afraid to lower his shoulder and go for the tough yard,” Hinchcliffe said. “He’s coming up the middle and if you didn’t get him at the line, then you’re not going to get him. He’s going to lower his shoulder and put up the yards.”

The slot receiver is returning starter Dustin Huseinovic (5-11, 200), who had a sensational season grabbing O’Donnell’s passes last year.

Now, he’ll get the chance to run under DeSosa’s throws.

“He’s a kid who gets it,” Hinchcliffe said of Huseinovic.

“He understands why he’s there. We go as he goes. As long as he can play, then we’ll probably show up at the end of the year in the hunt. We can control the ball with this kid. We’ve picked an offense that puts us in a good passing situation and gives us a lot of options.” continued next page

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The Blue Tide have a lot of talent in the wide receiver position, with returning starter Mike Oeckel (5-11, 185), Paul Mobus (5-9, 200) and Ray Chico (5-9, 155), all back to catch passes from DeSosa. All three are juniors.

The offensive line has to develop along with the new quarterback.

Senior Saul Santana (6-2, 180) is a three-year starter on the offensive line at tackle. He is joined by junior Daniel Mobus (5-9, 200) at tackle, with junior Elvin Pina (5-10, 220) at center and senior Omar Veliz and junior Christian Montilla (6-0, 200) at guard.

Defensively, the Blue Tide utilizes a conventional 4-3 formation.

Montilla made All Group II at defensive end last year.

“He had a great year there,” Hinchcliffe said.

Santana plays the other defensive end slot.

Pina and Daniel Mobus are the defensive tackles.

The outside linebackers are Paul Mobus and Huseinovic, who is all over the field.

Vallejo is the middle linebacker, even if he is a bit undersized.

“I feel he can do the job,” Hinchcliffe said. “I have nothing to go on, other than

his attitude, which has been tremendous. He’s not afraid of hitting. I really think he’s going to be a nice player for us.”

The cornerbacks are Chico and Oeckel with DeSosa and sophomore Kyle Zamora at safety.

“Without a doubt, I’m very confident about this team,” Hinchcliffe said. “At the very least, we should duplicate

what we did last year. I’m confident in the fact that we’ll win five. I like our athleticism in what I’ve seen in the offseason. If that shows up in games, we should be a dangerous team.”

The Blue Tide will open their season against neighboring rival Lyndhurst.

One thing is for certain.

The head coach will be more

prepared than a year ago.

“You could say that,” Hinchcliffe said. “Last year, we sort of got thrown into it. This year, so far, so good. I think we’re all better prepared.

We’ve been doing weight conditioning and drills since June 11. So that’s much better.”

Maybe the preparedness will translate to more victories for the Tide in 2017.

CONGRATULATIONS to the 2017 Harrison Little League Champions, the Harrison Police!

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They finished the first ever undefeated season by finishing 13-0 beating the Harrison Lions 12-2 in the championship game.

These boys and girls worked hard on an amazing season.

Pictured: back row (left to right): Coach Julio “Mighty” Blanco, Eann “Money” Vieira, Angie Castellanos, Elijah “Eli” Bianco, Brendan Lozano, Adam “Lights Out” Ayatallah, Jenna Lasky, Riley Kelly, Elizabeth Faulk, Coach Craig Mandaglio.

Front row (left to right): Logan “Lightning” Mandaglio, Nolan French, Dylan “Scooter” Huseinovic.

For the first time in 17 years, there’s a new Rutherford “A” Division Mens’ Softball champion and the team has numerous North Arlington residents on it. The Blarney Station dethroned defending champ TAO’s by sweeping the by best of three semi-final round, winning by the scores of 30-29 and 22-14. Blarney then advanced to the championship round and proceeded to shoot down the No. 1-seeded Ducks, two games to one. In top row, from l., are umpire Jack Schanel, Matt McArow, Wayne Fasano Jr., Tyler Fasano, Keith Wester, Wayne Fasano, Ryan Fasano and player/coach Billy Goldy. Squatting, from l., are Mike Decio, Steve Telian, Colin Van Rye and Joe Abedessa. On the team but not pictured are Mike Tennent, Mike Roberts, Dave Darmento and K.Y. Pearson.

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Vic and Debbie Torrini took The Observer with them when they took a vacation this summer all the way to … Kearny (Harvey Field.) Let’s explain. The Torrinis lived in Kearny for many years, but moved away to Winter Haven, Fla., back in 2012. But as Vic explains it: ‘We visit it (Kearny) and our old friends at just about every opportunity, so much that the running joke has become that our old friends see us now more than before we moved away.’ They even got T-shirts made up to mark their return to the old homestead. Vic and Debbie, thanks for taking The Observer along with you on ‘vacation.’ Welcome home!

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There’s an opening night gala Thursday, Oct. 19, at 6:30 p.m., with tickets priced at $20 for this show.

Additional performances are scheduled for: Friday, Oct. 20, at 7:30 p.m.; and Saturday, Oct. 21, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $15 for these performances.

All performances will be at the Lincoln Middle School, 121 Beech St. Tickets may be purchased online at www. whatco.org or by phone by calling 201-467-8624 or at the door.

Doors open 30 minutes before each performance.

Cash and checks only will be accepted for ticket purchases at the door.

And then there’s the matter of navigating a rather busy menu of events slated for the weekend of Friday, Sept.

29, through Sunday, Oct. 1.

Here’s what’s on tap•

• The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation/North Jersey Affiliate, represented by Emma Quintana, kicks off its Tie-A-Ribbon Campaign Sept. 30 at 9 a.m. in front of Town Hall. The group plans to tie pink ribbons on trees at the municipal building and the downtown area during October to heighten awareness of the disease.

• Pathways to Independence, the Kearnybased nonprofit providing support services to adults with disabilities, primarily in Hudson, Bergen and Essex counties, conducts its 16th annual Walk-A-Thon fundraiser Sept. 30, 10 a.m. to noon, in West Hudson Park.

• Hermandad del Senor de los Milagros de Kearny, a nonprofit religious organization dedicated to Catholocism, takes to the streets in its traditional processional march Oct. 1, starting from St. Cecilia’s Church, 120 Kearny Ave., at 1 p.m. and ending at Holy Cross Church in Harrison by

7:40 p.m.

• Redemptoris Mater Archdiocesan Missionary Seminary hosts a 5K run Oct. 1 at 3 p.m., beginning at the crossroads of Belgrove and Midland Ave. and finishing at the seminary, 672 Passaic Ave. • The Township of Lyndhurst is celebrating its centennial anniversary Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 with a series of public programs centered in Town Hall Park including a parade that will march through local streets.

Asked how the town planned to deal with the whirlwind of pedestrian and vehicular traffic expected to descend on the area, Mayor Alberto Santos said the primary focus was attempting to prevent conflict between the town event on the one hand and the 5K run and church procession on the other.

“Both [of the latter two events] have been organized before on the same day. We will work with KPD traffic on arrangements covering all three events,” he said.

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“I’m a kinda good driver,” Brandon exclaimed, pointing the visitor to an X-box screen to document his claim.

He’s also been an enterprising salesman for a cause that’s as close to his heart as racing — and, no doubt, more so.

“I wanted to do something nice for my friends at the Kearny Police Department, the Kearny Fire Department and the county corrections,” Brandon said.

Seems that the youngster, who has completed first-grade at Franklin School, wanted to demonstrate his affection by offering some midday culinary treats to the folks he calls his “superheroes.”

How things played out was that during the Memorial Day weekend, Brandon — with a little help from parents Alberto and Brigett Marrero — set up a fruit drink stand in front of Veteran’s Memorial Field where the annual parade was scheduled to kick off.

Rain ended up canceling that event, but Brandon’s juice stand — aided and abetted by several of his buddies in uniform — did a brisk business, according to his mom.

Still, to do a proper job feeding his buddies, he needed more capital, so Brigett came to the rescue by setting up a GoFundMe account on behalf of Brandon to solicit donations.

After a successful campaign had collected sufficient funds, Brandon targeted the Hudson County Corrections Officers as his initial beneficiaries — a natural choice since his uncle, Juan Cruz, has been a county jail guard for the past 18 years.

To arrange for a visit, Brigett reached out to an administrator at the jail in South Kearny. After learning that it was a 7-year-old, rather than some organization, that wanted to befriend the officers, “he

was intrigued,” she recalled.

After getting permission, the Marreros arranged for the purchase and delivery of 30 pizza pies to the jail in South Kearny on July 3. Brigett remembers it was a happy time for her son.

“There were over 100 officers on duty that day and they’d come in for lunch with us, 10 at a time, in the lounge. They welcomed Brandon as part of their family and he hung out with them for nearly three hours.

They played games with him and gave him some HCCO patches.”

Next, it was the KFD’s turn.

Brandon had already made connections with some of Kearny’s Bravest because the Marreros live within walking distance of the Davis Ave. firehouse.

On July 26, Brandon was welcomed at the Midland Ave. KFD headquarters where he made some new friends during a two-hour sojourn as he and some 20 firefighters shared a big spread of sandwiches the Marreros brought with them.

Afterward, Brandon got a tour of the facility.

“He went on the fire boat, went on all the fire trucks, got to turn on the siren, got to open all the compartments on the truck and see what’s in there, saw the kitchen and the sleeping quarters,” his mom said.

Later this month, Brandon hopes to pay a similar visit to the KPD. “He wants to do something nice for them for helping all the people.”

That’s how Brandon’s mom summarized her son’s philosophy.

Brandon’s affinity for folks in uniform makes perfect sense when you learn that his dad served in the military for eight years.

Paterson native Alberto Marrero saw combat duty with the Army in the Middle East during 2008-2009, before returning stateside, where he continued service in the National Guard and, in Kearny, he’s an active member of the VFW.

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obituaries@theobserver.com Raymond C. Condon

Raymond C. Condon, a lifelong Kearny resident, died suddenly Saturday, Aug. 5, at home.

He was 54.

Relatives and friends called Wednesday, Aug. 9, at the Condon Funeral Home, 684 Kearny Ave., Kearny. The funeral Mass was celebrated Thursday, Aug. 10, at St. Stephen’s Church, Kearny. Cremation was in Rosedale Crematory, Orange.

Ray was the owner/operator of Independence Trucking in Harrison. He had been a basketball coach for St. Stephen’s CYO for many years.

He was an avid deer hunter and thoroughly enjoyed his time at his second home in Wells, N.Y., working in his vegetable garden and spending time with his family.

Raymond was predeceased by his parents, Raymond E. Condon and Loretta Condon Bancroft as well as his sister, Patti Condon. Surviving are his siblings, Catherine LaVance, Barbara Ann Condon (James Svec), Maryalice Condon and Patrick J. (PJ) Condon.

Ray will be sorely missed by his nieces and nephews, Andrea and Adam Turnbull, Christopher LaVance, Brittany Blakeley and Meghan Diehl and his great-nephews, Michael, Liam and Nash.

It is the family’s wish that in lieu of flowers, a donation may be made, in Ray’s memory, to the Father Washington Scholarship Fund, St. Stephen’s Church, 141 Washington Ave., Kearny, N.J. 07032.

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Bobby Jean was the wife of the late Michael L. George. She was the stepmother of Lori Harrison (William), Kim Malet (Tony) and Michele George Callum (Rodney). The mother of R. Steve Brooks and the late Angela Brooks, she was also the sister of Mae Riggleman Surber, Sadie Keesee Martin, Gladys A. Pugh, Julia P. Sprouse, Mabel P. Snead, Margaret P. Ennis, Peggy P. Brown, Ruby P. Grinshaw and the late Grady and Morgan Pugh.

Also surviving are eight grandchildren, two greatgrandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to Juvenile Diabetes Research.

Bernard F. Amelung Jr. Bernard F. Amelung Jr., of Jackson, died Aug. 7 at home.

He was 73.

Private funeral services were under the direction of Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Ave., Harrison.

To send condolences to his family, visit www.mulliganfh. com.

Born in Jersey City, he was raised and lived in Harrison before moving to Jackson 30 years ago. He was the owner and operator of Penn Roofing, Belleville, for many years.

He is survived by his loving daughter Cathy Amelung, his cherished grandchildren Amanda Amelung, Anthony Guevara, Jared Reyes, Tatiana Reyes and Caitlin Kennedy, his three great-grandchildren, his dear brothers Thomas and Raymond Heaney and his sistersin-law Dolores (Dee) and Josephine (Sissy) Heaney. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other loving relatives and his wonderful caregiver and friend June Convery.

He was predeceased by his sons Bernard F. Amelung and Michael Amelung, his brothers Robert Amelung and Donald Heaney and his parents Lillian Heaney Amelung and Bernard Amelung Sr. We will always carry your memory in our hearts.

Bobby Jean George Bobby Jean George (nee Staples) died Aug. 8.

She was 78.

Born in Lynchburg Va., she lived many years in Kearny and Florida before moving to Toms River.

Graveside services were FriMaureen Iadevaia day, Aug. 11, in Holy Cross CemMaureen Iadevaia (nee etery, North Arlington. The McMullen), 70, of Kearny, died

Aug. 10.

A funeral service will be celebrated at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny, on Wednesday, Aug. 16, at 10:30 a.m. Cremation will be private.

Visitation takes place Tuesday, Aug. 15, from 4 to 8 p.m.

Born in New York City, Maureen was a Kearny resident for 44 years. She worked as a legal secretary for the law firm of Carpenter, Bennett & Morrisey in Newark for many years. She was also an avid fan of the New York Giants and Notre Dame football.

Maureen was the wife of the late Albert; loving mother of Kerri Iadevaia and the late Christopher; dear sister of Eddie, Dennis and Kevin McMullen, Patricia Rubino, Eileen McMullen and the late Joanne; grandmother of Dale Kaywork and aunt of Sarah and Megan.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the Wounded Warrior Project or the JDRF. Clara Jimenez Clara Jimenez died Aug. 10.

She was 60.

Born in Peru, she lived in Kearny for the last 20 years.

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

Clara was the beloved sister of Violeta Santos, Alicia Izquido, Cesar Jimenez, Luzmila Pena, Mirtha Jimenez, Emma Jimenez, Rosario Cox and Luz Herboso. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews.

Michael Podlaski Michael Podlaski, 75, of Kearny, died Aug. 13.

A visitation will take place at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny, on Wednesday, Aug. 16, from 6 to 9 p.m., with a funeral service being celebrated at 8 p.m. Cremation will be private.

Born in Harrison, Michael was a lifelong Kearny resident.

He was the owner of West Hudson Auto Body in Kearny for 40 years.

Michael was the beloved husband of Kathleen (nee Goral); loving father of Bernadette and Michael W. Podlaski; brother of Harold, Raymond, Patricia and

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Marge; grandfather of Kaitlyn, Shannon, Joel, Emily and Alex; and great-grandfather of Aaron.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.

John W. ‘Jack’ Stier John W. “Jack” Stier, 88, of Kearny, died Aug. 12.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Stephen Church, Kearny, on Wednesday, Aug. 16, at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Visitation is at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny, on Tuesday, Aug. 15, from 5 to 8 p.m.

Born in Red Bank, Jack lived in Kearny for 57 years.

He proudly served during the Korean War. He was employed

by Western Electric, Union, for many years before retiring.

Jack enjoyed many happy occasions with his family, whom he loved dearly. He will be missed.

Jack was the beloved husband of Catherine; loving father

of Carol Stier, John Stier and his wife Jane, Brian Stier and his wife the late Diane and Nancy Brobeck and her husband David. He was the grandfather of Jennifer, John Jr., Carolyn, Amy, Tammy, Brianna and Brian Jr. And, he was the brother of the late Mary Potchoiba.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Ronald F. Jones Mr. Ronald F. Jones, of Kearny, died on Aug. 2.

He was 64.

Cremation took place privately under the direction of the Condon Funeral Home, 684 Kearny Ave., Kearny.

He is survived by his sister Barbara Jones and his brother Glen Jones.

He is also survived by his cousin Barbara Weir and numerous nephews and nieces.

He was predeceased by his parents Pershing (Gerald) Jones and Isabella (Hepburn) Jones and his brother Gerald Jones.

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KEARNY 1 BR apt., $800, 1 month security, laundry on site, no pets, no smoking, avl. Sept. 1.

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KEARNY Modern 2 BR apt. 1st fl. $1,100/ month. 1 month security. + utilities. no pets. no smoking. (973) 5837670.

KEARNY 4 BR’s, 2 Baths, Central Air, H/W floors throughout apt. W/D hook-up. 11 ft. ceiling.

Storage Room/Basement Included. No Pets.

No smoking. Backyard. $2,500/month. 1 month security. Avl. Sept. 1st.

(201) 213-4409 or (973) 485-9713.

KEARNY 369 Maple St. 2nd & 3rd floor of 3 a Family house. Completely new 2F- LR,DR, 2BR,EIK. $ 1,500/month.

3F- LR, 1 BR, EIK. $ 975/ month. Safe neighborhood by park, 1 block from town hall and transportation. Available now.

All utilities by tenant, No Smoking & No pets. Must have good credit. Call (973) 419-0808 between 9AM-5PM.

KEARNY 1 BR, LR, Kitchen, Bath. $950/month.

1 month security. HW included. No smoking.

Close to Transportation.

Avl. Now. (201) 9783354.

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N.ARLINGTON 3 BR’s, LR, DR, Kitchen Utilities separate. 1 1/2 months security. Avl. Sept. 15th.

(201) 889-4843 or (201) 889-4847.

KEARNY Good Location, 2 family house for sale by owner. $429,000. 1st fl.

LR, EIK, 3 BR’s. 2nd fl. LR, EIK, 3 BR’s, 3rd fl. Finished Attic. Full High Basement.

Approx. Age. 1940’s. Renovated in 2002, se habla espanol. Call Carlos (201) 334-7048.

N.ARLINGTON 1 BR, basement apt. w/office.

Private entrance, modern. $1,350/month utilities included. (201) 6181042.

N.ARLINGTON 1st fl. newly renovated, 4 rooms 1 BR, quiet building, private backyard, no smoking. $1,200/month + utilities. 1 1/2 months security + credit check.

(973) 838-1662.

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ROOM FOR RENT HARRISON room for rent $450/month.

Female preferred. Avl. now. (862) 754-5202 after 5pm .

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KEARNY Newly renovated, hardwood floors.

Laundry onsite. HT/HW included. 2 BR start at $1,250. 1 BR start at $1,050. Jr. 1 BR start at $975. (201) 289-7096

Hall Available Mid week special.

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

KEARNY 1st fl. 2 BR, LR, DR, EIK, Sun Porch.

7 rooms. No pets. Nice Area. Plenty of street N.NEWARK parking. 1 1/2 months security. Avl. Now. credit check required. (973) N.NEWARK 1 bedroom 991-4483.

3rd floor, LR,DR, kitchen 1 bath. 1 month security. $1,075/Month. H/HW/ gas included. Available KEARNY 2nd Floor, 5 now. (973) 482-5468 bedrooms, 2 bath, kitchen, 2 LR’s, DR, family room. NO pets. Available N.NEWARK 1 BR apt.

Sept.1st (201) 467-6347 $775/month +1 month

KEARNY 2 BR’s, LR, Kitchen, $1,180/month.

Separate utilities. No. pets. 1-1/2 months security. Avl. Sept. 1st.

(201) 893-1955.

KEARNY 2 Bedroom apt. on 1st floor HT&HW included. No pets/smoking $1375/month + 1 month security. avail Sept. 1st call 973-4596183

N.ARLINGTON Lovely 4 room apt.

2 large BR’s H/W floors. W/D Hook-up.

Off street parking.

No pets. $1,295/month.

(908) 310-9068.

security. Utilities included. Belleville/Bloomfield border. Quiet neighborhood. Close to transportation. No pets. No smoking. (973) 202-6092.

N.NEWARK SECTION A PREfERRED, 1 BR, 1ST FL. 2 BR AND 3 BR. NEAR ALL TRANSPORTATION AND BUSES. COMPLETELY RENOVATED. CALL 973-202-8580.

HOUSE FOR SALE BELLEVILLE 2 Bdrm, 2 Bath, Finished Basement, Large Backyard, Garage parking Open House every Sunday 1pm-3pm 398 Greylock Parkway Belleville/Nutley Border $225,000 Karyn 973-747-7654

KEARNY Furnished rooms with all new furniture, refrigerator, microwave. all utilities including internet. Smoke free.

References a must. Starting $625 and up. 201697-0541

OFFICE FOR RENT N.ARLINGTON Office Nice building, parking in rear.

2 sunny rooms $750/month Available July 1st.

(201) 509-6965 KEARNY Office for rent on Kearny Ave. 2 rooms, $650/month + utilities.

(201) 401-0488.

KEARNY office/retail for rent, great location on Kearny Ave. Call for details. $1,100/month. Call (201) 997-2341 or (201) 538-1319.

KEARNY 378 Schuyler Ave. and Arlington Ave. 1,000 sq ft. office. Utilities and taxes included. $950/month. Avl. now.

201) 997-1500

STORE FOR RENT KEARNY 139 Kearny Ave. in front of bus station. 1,000 square ft. call (917) 369-0277.

Experienced Hairdresser needed. Part time. Kearny Location (201)674-3995 PT ESL Instructor Wanted, Bi-Lingual, Spanish, Portuguese a plus. If you have tutoring exp. we are Willing to train the right candidate.

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LYNDHURST

LYNDHURST 2 BR apt, 2nd fl. 2 family home, HT & Refrigerator inc. Near NYC Transportation. No smoking. no pets. Credit/Background check required. $1,350/month. 1 month security. Avl. Sept.

1st. (201) 438-0132

EMPLOYMENT/ HELP WANTED Now Hiring at Harrison Nails, 701 Frank E Rodgers Blvd. N. Harrison.

Nail Technician, Good area/flexible hours/ good tips.

Call 973-268-2559, (908) 303-6348.

KEARNY furnished Room for rent, excellent KEARNY 2nd fl. 4 rooms, N.ARLINGTON 5 room neighborhood. Close to super2 BR’s. 1 months security. apt. $1,500/month + util- Transportation, no pets. no smoking. Avl. ities. no pets. Call (201) market and gym. Female preferred. no smoking.

628-4071.

Now. (201) 998-0590. $125/week. (201) 9914633.

N.ARLINGTON KEARNY Large 1 BR apt.

Loft style. Featuring open floor plan, high ceiling, large windows, H/W floor throughout, New ceramic tile in bath. New kitchen, Ceiling fans in each room. $1200/month + security & utilities. No pets. (201) 991-6942.

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CDL Driver Wanted Adult Medical Day Care KEARNY Garage for (Belleville) Part Time/ rent Arlington section in Full Time Driver for Kearny. 1 month security. adult medical dayAvailable now. (201) 889care in Essex County 8536 or (201) 955-0996 needed. A CDL with Class B and Endorsement P a MUST!!!

COMMERCIAL Spanish speaking a PARKING plus. No nights or FOR RENT weekends. Competitive Salary.

2 Commercial parking Call Monday thru space available in Nutley Friday only between up to 24 ft.

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or Fax (973) 597-1817.

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496 Hickory St., Kearny.

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Contact: (609)-860-8790

BOAT FOR SALE 10’ John Boat Elect. Motor w/depth finder anchor Oars Swivel seat $225.00 Call Bob (201)741-6855

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Senior citizens are thrilled with new benches recently installed outide the Benstead Center on Columbia Ave., Kearny. Mayor Al Santos and Councilwoman Carol Jean Doyle were instrumental in securing the new seating.

Vendor space available The Nutley Department of Parks and Recreation hosts “Nutley’s Fall Festival In The Park” Oct. 1, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Memorial Park I (the Mud Hole) at the corner of Vreeland and Passaic Aves.

This festival features retail vendors, food trucks, activities and events for the entire family.

Vendors will offer a wide variety of items including candles, crafts, clothing, jewelry, food items, spirit wear, makeup, skincare products, health products, Italian novelties, glass art and much more.

“These family events bring our community together, encourage a sense of community and promote our local businesses” Commissioner Mauro G. Tucci said. “It also showcases the products and services offered by some of our hometown vendors.”

Children will enjoy inflatables, face painting and a reptile show at noon. Live music provided by DJ MC will fill the park while residents partake of food and unique arts and crafts.

To secure a vendor space, contact Crissy at cfrusteri@ nutleynj.org. Limited vendor space is available and all vendors will be reviewed before final approval.

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