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HARRISON — Before he was headed to Piscataway to partake in the festivities that would culminate with his induction into the Rutgers University Athletic Hall of Fame, Ray Lucas was treated to a special breakfast at perhaps the most special place in his life — Harrison High School. “How else should it be?” Lucas said after receiving a standing ovation from the school’s Student Athlete Leadership Team, a group which features many youngsters who know Lucas

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KEARNY – It looks like Kearny’s top law enforcement official will be making an exit this year, but his employers certainly aren’t pushing him out the door. Police Chief John P. Dowie, who has logged close to four decades of police service – nearly half of that time as chief – will have reached age 65 this year – which means he’s got to go. Here’s why: N.J.S.A. Title 43:16A-5 says any member of the PFRS (Police & Firemen’s Retirement System) “who attains age 65 years shall be retired on a service retirement allowance … on the first day of the next calendar month ….” Dowie, whose birthday falls around mid-November, therefore faces mandatory retirement Dec. 1, if the statute is to be literally interpreted. When asked about the town’s transition plans for the police department’s leadership, however, municipal officials are mostly without a clue. Third Ward Councilwoman Carol Jean Doyle, who serves as council president, said she’s unaware of anything set in motion around the impending vacancy. Likewise, Fourth Ward Councilman Michael Landy, who heads the council’s Police Committee, said the subject of the chief’s status hasn’t come before the committee. Robert Smith, the town’s business administrator, said: “I can confirm that New Jersey statute requires the retirement of the chief of police – and actually, all police officers [in the state pension system] – at age 65.” Moreover, Smith added, “I have no reason to believe there will be any deviation from that statute.” So when will Dowie be retiring and what will happen after that? Smith said he had no further information on the subject. Mayor Alberto Santos said: “As far as I know, Chief Dowie has not yet applied for retirement nor announced a retirement date.” Upon retirement, the mayor said, “the chief would be owed terminal leave payments. Since no retirement has been announced yet, that calculation has not been determined.”

‘The council and I have not yet determined how to proceed.’ — Mayor Alberto Santos Dowie, when asked about his exit strategy, said: “I’m in negotiations.” He said he couldn’t elaborate since it’s a personnel issue and, therefore, confidential. Dowie did say, however, that since he became chief in 1998, he’s never had an employment contract with the town — but not for lack of trying. He said he made his case, initially, with Joseph D’Arco, the former town business administrator until 2010, and, after that, with D’Arco’s successor, Michael Martello, to no avail. Santos was asked if the town plans to provide the chief additional compensation before his departure. His reply: “With the last settlement of the Superior Officers contract, the differential in pay between chief and deputy chief narrowed significantly (the deputy chief is part of the Superior Officers contract; the chief is not). There have been discussions about addressing that through additional compensation to the chief but no final determination has been made on the amount. The differential issue arises irrespective of a retirement.” Asked what the town has in the works for finding a replacement for the chief, Santos said: “The [Town] Council and I have not yet determined how to proceed regarding appointment of a new chief.” The town has a single deputy police chief – George King – who, theoretically, could be the heir apparent to the chief’s job unless police captains are also deemed eligible to apply to state Civil Service to take an appointment exam, assuming the town asks for one. Dowie began his law enforcement career as a highway patrol officer for

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Kearny Police Chief John P. Dowie is expected to retire as he hits mandatory retirement age of 65. However, the precise date of the retirement is known by no one at this point.

the old Palisades Parkway Police in 1977. Two years later, he got a job with the KPD. He was promoted up through the ranks, becoming chief in 1998. According to data on file with the state Division of Pensions & Benefits, Department of the Treasury, as of June 30, Dowie’s pay is $200,808 a year and he would be eligible for an annual retirement pension of at least 50% of that amount. Meanwhile, the Town of Harrison has asked Civil Service to schedule a promotional test for police chief, given that Chief Derek Kearns, 54, will be completing 30 years of police service this year and has publicly stated his intention to leave after achieving that milestone. He has been chief for the last 12 years. The HPD has no deputy chiefs or captains, but four of the HPD’s five police lieutenants have applied to take that test. The Observer has learned they are: Lts. Dean McGee, Ed Markowski, Derek McAlinden and David Strumolo. Civil Service is expected to schedule the exam for some time in December.

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August crash keeps Belleville Post Ofﬁce closed BELLEVILLE – What’s up with the Belleville Post Office? It’s been shuttered since the end of August, after a car smashed into the main entrance of the building on Washington Ave. near the Essex St. intersection. That same day, a representative of the township construction official posted a “notice of unsafe structure” on the front of the building. Plywood doors, secured by a padlock, cover the main access point to the building. U.S. Postal Service spokesman George Flood told The Observer the facility is expected to re-open by sometime next month after repairs are completed. In the interim, postal patrons are being referred to either of two area postal facilities — one in Nutley at 372 N. Franklin Ave. and another in Newark’s North Ward at 243 Broadway — for full services. The Belleville postal annex at 525 Main St. continues to process postal box mail. The two window clerks assigned to the main post office have been temporarily shifted to the annex to sort box mail, Flood said. Those who need stamps are advised to buy them through the USPS online service, Flood said. Or, they can get them at CVS or Walgreens, he said. Meanwhile, the notice of unsafe structure (a copy was secured by The Observer from the township) advises of an “unsafe condition” prompted by “building damage from automobile collision.” As a consequence, postal employee and customers must

“vacate the building — no individual is to occupy this building until the structure is rendered safe and sound. “A design professional or structural engineer shall inspect the building and submit a signed & sealed inspection report. Submit permit applications and signed/sealed plans by a design professional for repairs. Obtain prior approvals, permits and required inspections for repairs. Obtain certificate of approval for occupancy prior to occupying building.” The notice warns that, “Failure to correct the unsafe condition or refusal to comply with this order will result in this matter being forwarded to legal counsel for prosecution and assessment of penalties of up to $2,000 per week per violation.” The notice is directed to Belleville Postal Realty LLC, c/o 780 Middle Country Rd., St. James, N.Y. According to Flood, that company is the owner of the building at 413-419 Washington which the USPS leases for its Belleville postal offices. Flood said that under terms of the lease, the property owner is responsible for maintenance of the 6,115-square foot building. “We have submitted construction plans to the township,” Flood said, to fix “structural damage.” Flood said he was “optimistic that the [facility] will reopen in November before the holiday mailing season begins.” According to a township police report, the mishap resulting in the building’s temporary

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of the aforementioned passengers — Dwayne Hester, 27, of Bloomfield — who reportedly showed up at HQ drunk and still obnoxious, “yelling and cursing at the arresting officers” from the time he entered the lobby. Police politely ran a warrant check, and Hester apparently had two — $500, MV offense, out of Haledon, and $212, contempt of court, Clifton. Those jurisdictions were notified he was in custody. Your correspondent does not know how Quiros finally did get home. ••• Other recent reports from the Kearny police blotter included the following: Oct. 13 Officer Jordenson Jean, on the 500 block of Kearny Ave. at 2 p.m., recognized Georganna Britting, 21, of Newark, confirmed that she had a $500 (full) harassmentcharge warrant from Kearny and arrested her on same. Oct. 14 At 4:10 a.m., police said, Sgt. Jack Corbett and Officer Jason Rodrigues spotted a male and female sleeping in a Jeep in a secluded area of the Modell’s Passaic Ave. parking lot, recognized the man as former Kearny resident John Crawford, 36, now of Franklin, and arrested him on a $1,000 (full) DWI warrant from Pequannock. That township’s PD was notified. ••• Officer Derek Hemphill responded at 3:20 p.m. to Tappan St. and Davis Ave., where a 2004 Toyota had apparently hit a parked 2007 BMW. Standing outside the Toyota, and holding onto it for support, police

Oct. 18 At 1:40 p.m., Officers Alan Stickno and Kyle Plaugic received a report of a roadrage incident at the intersection of Rts. 1/9 and Hackensack Ave. in South Kearny. There, they found a 52-yearold Harrison man, who reported an encounter with a rager who had left the scene in a 2015 Nissan. Det. Daniel Esteves, on off-duty detail, spotted and stopped the car on the 300 block of Central Ave. When Stickno and Plaugic went there to get the Nissan driver’s side of the story, police said they found he had a suspended license. Adrian Johnson, 29, of Pleasantville, was charged with DWS and failing to surrender a suspended license. It is not known if he became enraged about that. ••• At 2 p.m., HQ received a call about a man chasing and possibly assaulting a woman near Schuyler Ave. and the Belleville Pike. Responding units interviewed a witness, who said both had headed west on the Pike and that the woman had been pushed to the ground. Officer Richard Carbone then found a 25-year-old Newark female who fit the victim’s description and had lacerations on her hand, consistent with a fall. Police said she was uncooperative, but the witness had also provided a description of the assailant. Officer Jean spotted the suspect at the Pike and Grand Place, Capt. Tim Wagner and Officer Sean Wilson arrived as back-up, but the man — Jonathan Ramos, 27, of Newark — reportedly was also uncooperative. After a warrant check, he was arrested on two — both from Jersey City for contempt: $2,500 and $2,000 (both full). Police said that despite the woman’s reluctance to cooperate, Ramos was also charged with simple assault — based on her injuries and witness corroboration.

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‘Career burglar’ nabbed in Belgrove theft to him and a digital camera slung over his shoulder. With Lt. John Taylor as back-up, Jean began a field inquiry, which included asking the man — identified as Moses Williams, 52, of Newark — if he could provide the pass code to the computer. Police said the suspect, pointing up Belgrove, responded that he had just “found” the items.

By Karen Zautyk kzautyk@theobserver.com KEARNY – There are a couple of lessons to be learned from the following report: one, about the potential effectiveness of home security systems; two, about the apparent ineffectiveness of our legal system. The story: At about 10 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 16, a Kearny woman was at work when she decided to check the security cameras in her home — cameras she could remotely monitor from her place of employment. What she saw inside her residence on the 500 block of Belgrove Drive was an intruder. The woman called Kearny police, who immediately dispatched Capt. John Gouveia, Sgt. Joseph Vulcano and Officers John Donovan, Malinda Esposito and Sean Kelly to the house, where they first checked the exterior and reportedly found an open window. Police were also able to contact a relative of the resident, and he gave them access to the interior. During a room-by-room search, police

Gouveia, who had viewed the security footage, arrived and identified Williams as the intruder caught on the tape. A search incident to arrest reportedly revealed that, in addition to the laptop and the camera, he had a pocketful of gold jewelry: necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Williams was taken to headquarters and booked on charges of burglary and theft.

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Gabert marks 25th anniversary as HCCC president By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com It’s almost impossible to believe — Dr. Glen Gabert, president of Hudson County Community College, is in the midst of his 25th year as the school’s leader. Those 25 years get him the distinction as the longest-serving president in the college’s history and in the state of New Jersey. HCCC Board of Trustees Chairman William J. Netchert, was quick to praise Gabert — a Kearny resident, by the way — for his quarter-century of service. “Glen Gabert transformed Hudson County Community College from a deeply distressed entity to an institution of first choice for local residents seeking a higher education,” Netchert said. “Our board is proud of what we have achieved in working with Gabert — for the people of Hudson County and most especially, our students — it has been life-changing.” When Gabert was installed in 1992, he was the fifth president or acting president to serve HCCC in just three years. The college experienced interventions by the New Jersey Secretary of Higher Education and Middle States. The board of trustees had been asked to resign. There were discussions about dividing HCCC between two nearby county colleges — or closing it altogether. There was little confidence for HCCC within the institution and the community, and that manifested itself with a total enrollment of just over 3,000 students. Under Gabert’s leadership, HCCC became an awardwinning institution that is student- and communitycentered, and focused on fostering understanding and attaining success. A massive transformation With nearly 13,000 students, HCCC is now the largest of the four higher-education institutions in Hudson County. In 1992, HCCC owned one facility — a classroom/office building with about 11,000 square-feet of space. During Gabert’s presidency, HCCC has raised more than $300 million for capital projects,

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By Karen Zautyk S REGULAR READERS OF this column know, every year I rejoice in bringing you the winners of the annual Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest, sponsored by the English Department at San Jose (Calif.) State University. The inspiration was Victorian author Edward George Bulwer-Lytton, who coined some literary gems, including “the pen is mightier than the sword.” Alas, today, thanks in part to the contest -- and to Snoopy -- he is best remembered for the opening line of his book “Paul Clifford”: “It was a dark and stormy night . . .” The competition, running since 1982, “challenges entrants to compose the opening sentence to the worst of all possible novels.” Here, months after they were announced (I forgot to monitor the site) are my favorites among the 2017 awardees. As usual, most of my faves were runners-up. Deal with it. (For all the winners, visit www. bulwer-lytton.com)

it would all be so different today if that naked Indian, Squanto, and his friends had not showed up with a pigskin and talked the Pilgrim men into playing that silly game, before the women even had a chance to clear the tables and wash the dishes.” — Myra Vanderpool Gormley, University Place, Wash.

Adventure “As he lay dying on the smokewreathed battlefield, General Winthrop finally realized the terrible toll the war had taken and he wondered if the bloodshed had all been for naught as he exhaled his last breath in a sort of ‘meoooooh,’ actually very similar to the sound his cat Mister Jingles made when he wanted some food or was doing that thing with the drapes.” — Mike Christensen, Washington, D.C. ••• “There’d been six of us at the outset, but after Smythe took a poisoned dart to the chest, Buddlestone fell from the top of a cliff, Stevens and Mayhew were swallowed by quicksand, and Tait-Harris was eaten by ants, only I remained to bring you our amazing tale.” — Anna MacDougald, Winnepeg, Manitoba Children’s Literature “The strange sounds, and unpleasant smells, emanating from outside made him yearn to stay, but he knew he must leave home, make his elders proud, and set a good example for his younger siblings; so with one last determined push, Scotchy the

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a manly felony, like murder, and ended up at Riker’s instead of this ersatz country club for white-collar wimps.” — Maureen Donohue, Paso Robles, Calif. ••• “Detective Robertson knew he had Joyce Winters dead to rights for the murder: At the crime scene he had found Winters’ fingerprints, shell casings matching the gun registered to her, and, most damning of all, a Starbucks cup with the name ‘Josie’ scrawled on it.” — Doug Purdy, Roseville, Calif. ••• “She walked into my office and brayed, ‘I want you to put a tail on my husband’.” — Steve Lynch, Tuscon Fantasy “Replacing the Human Torch’s fireproof colostomy bag, teaching Iron Man how to use the TV remote, listening to Iceman complain that it’s too cold, searching in vain for the Invisible Woman after she’s wandered away yet again -- life isn’t comical as a Marvel Universe hospice nurse.” — Dan White, Clarendon Hills, Ill. Historical Fiction “Eleanor often thought when recalling the first Thanksgiving that

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pany. The Festival proceeds rain or shine. “The event continues to grow in popularity each year,” said John Peneda, KUEZ coordinator. “It is proving to be a perfect way to energize the town, as well as attract new visitors to showcase Kearny as a great place to work, shop and play.” A Doggie Halloween Costume Contest will highlight the Festival. Registration is free, but space is limited. Forms are available online now at www.kearnynj.org as well as both Town Hall, 402 Kearny Ave. and the K-9 Corner, 169 Midland Ave. Proof of a current dog license and up-to-date ra-

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in the early morning hours on Friday, Oct. 14, 2011. Mark was struck by a tractor trailer after loading a disabled vehicle on a ramp during a rain storm. Mark was a loyal employee of nearly 10 years. “He loved helping others and was one of the kindest people you could ever meet. I can’t think of anything worse as an owner than losing one of your men and in this case, it is a man who holds a special place in my heart. There will never be another Mark.” At the Bergen County event, first responders from various police departments were also on hand. Special songs dedicated to tow operators and first responders were sung. All who spoke did so with a singular message — if you’re driving on a highway, and you see a tow truck or first-responder vehicle — slow it down, move over, and pay attention to what you’re doing so no more lives are lost. “Too many lives have been lost,” Testa said. “It is our hope that the message here is clear — motorists have to do their part to ensure no more lives are lost because people do not move over and do not slow it down.” The Spirit Ride was founded by American Towman Magazine and B/A Products and is a project of American Towman Spirit, Inc., a nonprofit corporation, born to promote highway safety. “The Ride is the greatest project in the history of the towing industry because it draws attention to this needless loss of life,” said Steve Calitri, American Towman magazine president.

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Yoga with Zahra, Thursday, Oct. 26, at 10:30 a.m. Kids ages 3-6 explore body awareness Holiday festivities The Township of Belleville, through breath, movement and relaxation. Mayor Raymond Kimble and Kids Coloring Club, Friday, the Township Council invite residents to attend the annual Oct. 27, 3-4 p.m. Supplies proHalloween Celebration slated vided. For ages 4-11. Saturday Matinee: “The for Saturday, Oct. 28. This year’s event, presented Nightmare Before Christmas,” Oct. 28, at 2 p.m. Bored with by the township Recreation his Halloween routine, Jack Department, runs from 6 to 9 p.m. at Belleville High School Skellington longs to spread Christmas joy but his antics stadium. The rain date is Sunday, Oct. put Santa and the holiday in jeopardy. For all ages. 29. Halloween Party, Tuesday, Featured attractions include Oct. 31, 5-6:30 p.m. Games, pumpkin patch, inflatable candy and Halloween crafts in rides, music, horse and carriage rides, train rides, games, the Children’s Room. For all ages. treats and much more. Also scheduled is a perforHarrison mance by Jr. Bucs Cheerleaders. Trunk or treat with Holy Cross The Holy Cross Church Library doings Youth and Adult Ministry Here’s what the Belleville Public Library, 221 Washington Group (WHAM) hosts its Ave., has in store for the com- annual Trunk or Treat Thursday, Oct. 31, from 6:30 to 8:30 ing week: p.m., on Jersey St., between For adults & young adults: Board Games, Tuesday, Oct. Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard 31, 3-5 p.m. Play Jenga, Monop- and Church Square. The event has proven to be a safe trickoly, Chinese checkers, chess, or-treat environment for all Scrabble and card games. For participants. grades 7 and up. October Wicked WednesHalloween hijinks days, Oct. 25, at 3 p.m. Enjoy Mayor James Fife and the spooky movies in the runup to Town Council presents HarHalloween. rison Recreation’s annual HalPS2 Games Thursday, Oct. loween Celebration Tuesday, 26, 3-5 p.m. PS2 Games available to play on the big screen. Oct. 31. The event takes place in Library Park, from 6 to 8 For grades 7 and up. p.m. The rain date is WednesColoring Club, Friday, Oct. day, Nov. 1. There will be rides, 27, 3-5 p.m. Get creative with refreshments, characters and color. For grades 7 and up. Intro to Computers, Internet more. For more information, call 973-268-2469. & Email, Thursday, Oct. 26, 10 a.m.-noon. Learn about the Elks hosting Halloween Party Internet, getting connected, The Elks host a Halloween using a web browser and naviParty Friday, Oct. 27, from 7 to gating web pages. 11 p.m., at 406 Harrison Ave. How to Make a Candy Tickets, $25 in advance or $30 Bouquet, Saturday, Oct. 28, at at the door, include tap beer, 2 p.m. Urban Legends: Fact or Fic- wine, soda, food and fun. For tion, Monday, Oct. 30, 4-5 p.m. ticket information, call the TAB Halloween Bash, Tues- Elks bar at night at 973-4859478 or Larry Bennett during day, Oct. 26, 6-7 p.m. the day at 973-865-9990. PrizFor children: es will be awarded for the best Bookworm Bingo, Monday, Oct. 30, 5-6 p.m. Kids ages 5-11 costumes — but costumes are not required. play bingo for prizes. Storybook Friends, WednesLunch & film day, Oct. 25, at 10 a.m. Kids The Holy Cross Rosary ages 3-6 share stories, songs Society presents lunch and a and theme-related crafts.

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At the LFSC The Liberty Family Success Center, 341 Kearny Ave., hosts the following activities during the upcoming week: Time for Tots Play Group, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 11 a.m.noon. Medicare 101, Thursday, Oct. 26, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. A Wellcare representative will help with enrollment and will answer questions. Let’s Zumba, Thursday, Oct. 26, 5:30-6:30 p.m., and Monday, Oct. 30, 11 a.m.-noon. It’s not a workout – it’s a party. Family Fun Fridays, Oct. 27, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Looking for something to do with your children on a Friday night Kearny after-school? Enjoy arts & crafts, movies and more. 150th anniversary event Saturday Fun, Oct. 28. RSVP The Town of Kearny Sesquirequired. Call the center at centennial presents a “Living History Event” at the site of 201-622-2210. the old New Jersey Home for Trick or Treating, Tuesday, Disabled Soldiers & Sailors, Oct. 31, 4-6 p.m. featuring lectures, camp life re-enactment and walking Kids craft night tours Saturday, Oct. 28, 10 a.m. Calvary United Methodist to 4 p.m., at the American Church, 342 Elm St., hosts a Legion and VFW post halls, kids’ craft night Friday, Oct. 27, 314 Belgrove Drive. The public from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. There is invited. will be ceramic painting, games and snacks for kids 4 to Cook soup at the library 12. The cost is $5. Call Frieda at The Kearny Public Library 201-997-2827 for more inforhosts a fresh-ingredients soup mation. workshop Saturday, Oct. 28, at 11 a.m. Cooking instructor Project Graduation fundraiser Lidia Quinones leads the class. Kearny High School ProAll ingredients are provided. ject Graduation sponsors a Space is limited; plan on arriv- bus trip to the Sands Outlet ing early. & Casino on Sunday, Nov. 26. The $35 cost includes coffee Tea time with Mad Hatter and rolls prior to leaving. Cash The Kearny Public Library back is $20 plus a $5 food credhosts an after school Tea it. For tickets, email jmramr@ Party with the Mad Hatter and hotmail.com. Proceeds benefit other characters from “Alice in the graduation night party for Wonderland” Thursday, Nov. seniors. 2, at 4 p.m., at the lower-level of the main library, 318 Kearny KHS PTA tricky tray Ave. The event is sponsored The Kearny High School by the West Hudson Arts & PTA sponsors a tricky tray Theatre Company (W.H.A.T.) Dec. 1 in the newly renoCharacters from the classic vated cafeteria at Kearny High story will be stopping by for School, 336 Devon St. Doors an afternoon of activities and open at 6 p.m. with drawings fun. A few days later, they’ll starting at 7:15 p.m. The $25 perform in the W.H.A.T. admission includes one sheet production on Nov. 4 to Nov. of tickets, a beverage and des11 at the W.H.A.T. theater on sert item. Proceeds benefit Jr. firefighters, food drive Harrison FMBA Local 22 presents Junior Firefighter Day, Saturday, Oct. 28, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., in Library Park (Ann St.). Harrison children up through grade 5 will be treated to candy, hot dogs, drinks and a take-home bag. Plus, they’ll have a chance to squirt a real fire hose and try to put out a fire. And they’ll be permitted to climb on and explore a fire engine. The union will also be doing a food drive to benefit local food pantries. Residents are asked to bring non-perishable food items to “stuff the ambulance.”

the KHS PTA Scholarship Fund. Tickets are available via email at mtomaio@aol.com or from the Kearny High School PTA Facebook page. Advanced purchase of large ticket packet is $50.

Lyndhurst Pantry seeks donations The Lyndhurst Food Pantry is accepting donations for the upcoming holiday season. The pantry is in need of cranberry sauce, stuffing mix, canned gravy, vegetables, rice, beans, pasta, pasta sauce, tuna, peanut butter, applesauce and apple juice. Gift cards, turkeys and hams are also welcome. Please check items for expiration dates. Donations can be made Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. The pantry’s regular business hours are Monday through Thursday from 1 to 3:30 p.m. To be a member of the food pantry, one must provide proof of Lyndhurst residency and proof of hardship. Donations are sincerely appreciated. Seniors’ Thanksgiving meal The Parks & Recreation Department hosts a Thanksgiving Dinner at the Senior Citizens’ Building, 250 Cleveland Ave., Monday, Nov. 20, at 5:30 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. Transportation will be available, so reserve your spot by calling the Parks Department at 201-804-2482. Indicate whether you’ll need a ride when calling to reserve a spot. Adult Paint Night at LPL The Lyndhurst Public Library, 355 Valley Brook Ave., hosts “Birch Tree Winter Landscape,” an adult paint night Wednesday, Nov. 1, at 6:30 p.m. This is a one-hour workshop presented by Art Kids Academy. You’ll learn about the folk art of Grandma Moses, who was a self-taught painter. Using birch trees as inspiration, painters will create winter landscape paintings in watercolors. All art materials are included. Registration is necessary. To register, call the See AROUND TOWN, Page 18

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Continued from Page 1 Newark police said there were no signs of foul play, nor signs of trauma, to the victim’s body. Gonzalez was ultimately transported to University Hospital, Newark, where he was pronounced dead shortly after his arrival, according to the Newark PD. The Northern Regional Medical Examiner’s Office, Newark, is performing an autopsy to determine the precise cause of Gonzalez’s death, though the NPD said there “is no evidence suggesting Gonzalez’s death is a homicide.” The Newark PD were able to confirm Gonzalez’s identity by fingerprints on Oct. 17, nine days after he died. The question remains, however, why it took a week-plus for Gonzalez to be identified. While his body was in a morgue for more than a week, detectives and officers from the Kearny Police Department continued to search for Gonzalez. This included Capt. Scott Macfie, Det. Mark McCaffery and Sgt. Michael Gonzalez, who worked many hours, sometimes unpaid and on their own time, leading the search for the Kearny PD. According to Macfie, after the boy was reported missing, the KPD issued what’s called a TRAK Alert. TRAK Alerts are sent, by email, to every police department in New Jersey — and are used to help identify missing persons, in addition to crimes of various natures. In this case, a clear, black-and-white photo of Gonzalez was prominently featured in the upper-right corner of the alert, which when printed, fits on 8.5 x 11 paper. The alert included his age, 14; his gender; his height, 5-feet, 5-inches; his weight, 140 pounds; his eye color, brown; his hair color, black; his skin complexion, light brown; his race, Hispanic; his birthday, Nov. 22, 2002; and the last date anyone had contact with him, Oct. 8, 2017. The description of his disappearance couldn’t have been more clear than it was — and indicated precisely where it was believed he was heading. “Angel was reported missing by his mother on Oct. 9, 2017. He was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt, with grey sweatpants and black Nike sneakers. Angel is believed to be in Newark (N.J.) or New York City (N.Y.C.) Any agency with information regarding Angel, contact the Kearny Police Department.” So, while the alert clearly stated Angel may have been in Newark, it appears no one from Newark put one and one together. No one realized the boy police found Oct. 8 was, in fact,

Gonzalez. According to a law enforcement officer with knowledge of the case, who asked not to be identified, Gonzalez’s TRAK Alert — and photo — were likely shown to many Newark cops, over several days, at roll call. Additionally, Gonzalez’s disappearance was also entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database — a nationwide database. That entry, according to police, triggers a statewide teletype broadcast over the New Jersey Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NJLETS). Meanwhile, video that reportedly shows Gonzalez’s last moments alive had been been provided to the Kearny Police Department, which later turned it over to the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office for review. As of presstime, the precise cause of Gonzalez’s death has not yet been determined. Reports say, however, that Gonzalez likely ingested some sort of drug that took his life. It may take up to 4 more weeks before toxicology reports become available. While the case was quite challenging for all involved on the Kearny side, Chief John P. Dowie took time to explain the exhaustive work that many of his officers performed as part of the investigation. “Angel was reported missing to us at 9:54 a.m. on 10/9 and by 10:10 a.m., he was entered into NCIC as a missing person,” Dowie wrote in an email to The Observer. “In other words, not only Newark, but the entire country was alerted that he was missing. “From that point on, KPD launched an intensive search for Angel via friends, family, schools, allied lawenforcement agencies, hospitals, jails and morgues and anything else we could think of, up to and including my detectives pairing up with Newark police officers in cars and on foot in an effort to locate him. “In point of fact, Capt. Macfie spent his time off last weekend consulting with members of the Hudson County Prosecutor’s staff and enlisting their aid in our investigation. Numerous hours, both on duty and off, both compensated and uncompensated, were spent in furtherance of this investigation — and we dealt with people both cooperative and uncooperative in the matter, but never once got deterred or gave it (anything) but top priority. Bottom line is that Angel went unidentified in the morgue while we devoted every resource and hour we could to locating him.” After Gonzalez was found, grief counselors were made available in Kearny schools — including at Kearny High School and Lincoln Middle School (where the young boy attended part of last academic year.)

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The Lyndhurst High School girls’ cross country team created history in 2016 when the Golden Bears captured the North Jersey Interscholastic Conference-Colonial Division championship. It was the first league championship for a Lyndhurst girls’ cross country team since 1987. Since the Golden Bears won the league title once, there was a predominant feeling going into the 2017 campaign. “Winning last year had a really big impact on us,” said senior Megan Rudden. “I think we all thought that if we won it last year, then why can’t we do it again? Coach P (head coach Michael Picardo) always tells us that the only thing that matters is what’s coming next.” “Since we’re mostly all seniors, we wanted to make the most of this chance,” said fellow senior Kelly Weckstein. “We wanted to keep the level of success going.” So last week, the Golden Bears took to the tough course at the Garret Mountain Reserve in Woodland Park and tried

to defend the conference crown they captured last season. Sure enough, the Golden Bears held off a challenge from Garfield and Pompton Lakes to secure the second straight NJIC Colonial title. “We wanted to keep it alive and keep it going,” Picardo said. “We wanted to keep everyone in the program and hope they develop into something special. That’s what happened.” Picardo said that he believes his team realized something about a winning tradition. “I do think they have some concept of tradition,” Picardo said. “They understand what was started last year and they all wanted to continue that. We knew that we had a very good team this year.” Weckstein led the way for the Golden Bears, finishing fourth overall in 21:34. “She’s the hardest working kid we’ve ever had,” Picardo said. “She’s an ‘everydayer.’ I use that term a lot and she’s the See VIEW, Page 15

Photo by Jim Hague The Kearny High School boys’ soccer team celebrates their Hudson County Tournament championship victory over St. Peter’s Prep Saturday in Harrison, thanks to Ryan Silva’s goal with just 35 seconds remaining.

By Jim Hague ogsmar@aol.com HARRISON – The clock was rapidly winding down in the Hudson County Boys’ Soccer Tournament championship game between Kearny and St. Peter’s Prep. After St. Peter’s scored a goal with just six minutes remaining to tie the score at 2-2, the match appeared to be headed toward extra sessions. “I thought we were going to overtime,” said Kearny junior forward Ryan Silva. “It sure looked that way.” But then miraculously, the Kardinals had one last chance, thanks to the alert play of Silva. “I saw Juan (Rendon) get open,” Silva said. “He touched it forward to me and I was

right there. I knew I had to finish it.” That’s exactly what Silva did. He buried the ball into the back of the net with just 35 seconds remaining, giving the Kardinals the thrilling 3-2 victory and the Hudson County title. It marked the fifth time in the nine-year history of the county tourney that the Kardinals emerged victorious. Silva has enjoyed a breakthrough season this year for the Kardinals, scoring 14 goals after tallying just two last year. But none were bigger than the game-winner Saturday at Harrison High. “This is the happiest one, yeah,” Silva said. “I was in the right place at the right time.” Cristian Villegas was the

player who initiated the winning play at around the 40yard line, collecting the ball, then sending it forward to Rendon, who in turn touched it across the box to the streaking Silva, who scored for the fifth time in the last week. The victory enabled the Kardinals to remain unbeaten at 14-0-2. The Kardinals were ranked No. 3 in New Jersey in last week’s NJ.com poll. The win was the second straight come-from-behind victory for the Kards, who trailed St. Peter’s (13-4-1), 1-0 at halftime. “I thought we were trying too much to play the ball long in the first half,” Kearny head coach Bill Galka said. “St. PeSee SILVA, next page

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Continued from Page 13 ter’s is a very athletic team, so we had to move the ball better. We just had to settle down and play the way we like to play.” And then there was the blast heard ‘round Harrison and beyond. In the 44th minute, Kearny’s sensational do-everything Jose Escandon unleashed a bending rocket from about 35 yards out that Prep net minder Ulises Rodriguez never had a chance of stopping. “I’ve had a lot of free kicks this year,” said Escandon, who now has 16 goals and 14 assists this season. “It’s one of my strengths. I had to be there to do something good for us. It was my best decision to strike that ball. I think it was the most important goal, because it helped us bring back our intensity and

helped us through the whole second half.” “That was as good of a goal that you will see in high school soccer,” Galka said. “That gave everyone a lift. He’s really special to watch.” The Kardinals then took a 2-1 lead in the 55th minute, when Marcos Hidalgo scored off a scramble in front of the goal. For the longest time, it looked like Hidalgo’s goal would prove to be the gamewinner. But then Jacob Brozon scored off a header for the Marauders, giving the match the look of extra time. “We didn’t want that,” Galka said. “We were coming off an overtime game against Dickinson on Wednesday and another overtime game (a tie against St. Peter’s Prep) before that, so our legs were a little tired. We didn’t want it to go that way.” Silva made sure that it didn’t happen. The Kardinals all remem-

men. They will be back next fall to give it a go at a repeat. It took thrilling last-minute goals to beat Harrison in the semifinals and then Prep in the finals, but the Kardinals somehow found the magic when needed. “The kids remember what that was like,” Galka said. “This is a tremendous group of kids.” “We remembered the feeling of what it was like to lose,” Escandon said. “We didn’t want that to happen again.” Silva certainly rememPhoto by Jim Hague bered. “We just had to keep our Kearny junior midfielder Jose Escandon (10, right) battles St. Peter’s heads up,” Silva said. “We’re Prep’s Matias Carrion (14, left) for a loose ball during the Kardinals’ not afraid to be down. We 3-2 victory over the Marauders Saturday for the Hudson County know we can try harder to Tournament championship at Harrison High School. come back.” bered the feeling of a year tle harder.” Two weeks in a row against ago, when they lost in the “We knew that they were state-ranked opponents. It first round of the county going to come hard at us,” Esshould be the impetus for tourney. candon said. “They’re a good the Kardinals as they move “Last year, we didn’t even team. This feels amazing, toward the NJSIAA state make it here,” Silva said. especially after losing in the playoffs. “This year, we just tried a lit- first round last year. Our hard The Kardinals victory work brought this county meant that both the boys’ championship back to us. We and girls’ soccer teams from deserved it.” Kearny came away with The Kardinals won the Hudson County Tournament county title in 2015 when Estitles. It was the first time for candon and Silva were freshboth since 2015.

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know what I have to do out there.” Junior midfielder Gabriela Rodriguez added her fifth goal of the season, but her fourth in the last week. Rodriguez scored the lone goal in the heated game Wednesday to give the Kardinals the victory. She has now scored at least one goal in each of the Kardinals’ last four games. Kivlehan credited the Kardinals’ defensive effort, led by goalkeeper Cat Canaley and standout defender Katie Aquino. “Katie Aquino did a phenomenal job,” Kivlehan said. Photo by Jim Hague “We did what we needed to Kearny midfielders Gabriela Rodriguez (17) and Krysti Alejandro (3) do.” try to keep the ball away from North Bergen’s Karen Ordonez (18) The Kardinals stifled the during the Hudson County Tournament championship game Saturday Bruins’ fabulous freshman at Harrison, won for the ninth straight time by the Kardinals, 4-0. Kiomy Luperon, who came start the title game Saturday. game,” Matusz said. “I knew into the game with 15 goals, “It took a while for us to get that I was getting pretty close. but managed just one clear going,” Kivlehan said. “But There’s a lot of pressure to shot for the entire game. when Skyler does her thing, score, being a forward. But I it helps us all relax and focus. She really has the ability to take over games and she did that here. Sometimes, we need something from her to get us going. I think the first goal motivated us a little.” Matusz mentioned a pasta party that the team held Friday night to help lift spirits. “We all got together to hang out and talk and laugh,” MaFind the Pumpkin in 10 different ads, write the name tusz said. “We discussed the of the ad and Page # on each line and mail or bring this game a little, but it was more form to our ofﬁce by Monday, October 30 at 10AM. for us to be together.” Matusz said that she sensed 1. Page # a different team once the Kardinals took the lead. 2. Page # “Once I scored, I knew that 3. there was no way we were Page # going to lose,” Matusz said. 4. Page # “Since our last game was kind of rough, we knew we had to 5. Page # come back strong.” 6. Matusz said that she was talkPage # ing with her teammates about 7. Page # the school record. “It’s really amazing how I 8. Page # was talking about it before the

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SPU hosts domestic violence forum Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez and the Guarini Institute for Government and Leadership hosts an empowerment forum on domestic violence, “Women Standing Against Violence,” at St.

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Brother’s Bakery, 365 Kearny Ave., celebrates a grand reopening Saturday, Oct. 28, with a ribbon cutting at 1 p.m. The bakery will have raffles and giveaways, as well as free samples of baked goods throughout the day. A balloon artist will be on hand from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. for the kids. The bakery has been owned by the Gencarelli family since 1977.

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Members of the Kearny Chapter of UNICO and invited guests celebrated Columbus Day by placing a wreath at the Columbus statue in Kearny’s Riverbank Park. At the wreath laying were, from l., Second Ward Councilman Peter Santana, Deputy Mayor Tony Capitti, Kearny UNICO Vice President Lou Pandolfi, Fourth Ward Councilman Michael Landy, Mayor Alberto Santos, Fourth Ward Councilwoman Susan McCurrie, Bob Montanino, Celeste Pandolfi and Fourth Ward Councilwoman Eileen Eckel.

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Tunnel to Towers

Former Kearny resident and Plainsboro firefighter Tom Healey (l.) and retired Kearny Firefighter/Assistant Fire Alarm Superintendent Bob Hayner recently participated together in the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers 5K run in New York City. The race commemorates Siller’s run, in firefighting gear, from Brooklyn through the Hugh Carey Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel to Ground Zero where he lost his life on Sept. 11, 2001.

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obituaries@theobserver.com Helen A. Wiezel Helen A. Wiezel, of Kearny, died Oct. 17. She was 99. Visiting was at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. Mass was celebrated at Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, Harrison. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Helen was the sister of the late Bertha Croll, Julia Dockery, John Wiezel, Patricia Cappuccino, Wanda Kaman, Ann Misiewicz and Eleanor Carey. She is survived by many loving nieces and nephews and their families. Ruth Michaels Ruth M. Michaels, (nee Jackson) 84, died Tuesday, Oct. 17, at Job Haines Home, Bloomfield. The funeral was from the Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Home, 585 Belgrove Drive,

Int’l Peace Day marked sixth-grader Danica Carr said. Pinwheels for Peace is HARRISON – an art installation project This year has been like started in 2005 by art educano other in recent Ameritors in Florida as a way for can history — heightened students to express their political anxiety, tensions feelings about the conflicts with North Korea, social methat are becoming commondia battles, travel bans and place. never-ending debate over In 2016, a staggering 4.5 a wall. It’s enough to make million pinwheels were spinyour head spin. ning in over 3,500 locations, But students in Harriincluding the United States, son — many of whom who Europe, Asia, Australia, can trace their own cultural Canada, the Middle East, roots throughout the globe Africa and South America. — made a visual stand for Harrison kids put their own The Harrison Public peace by spinning over 1,000 unique spin on peace in School District is proud to custom pinwheels on Thurs- Library Park. participate in this global day, Sept. 21, also known as rison Public Library Park, endeavor. International Peace Day. located in the center of town. “This project really enConscientious students The brightly colored pincourages our students to in kindergarten through wheels were planted in the think beyond the borders 8th-grade from Lincoln shape of a massive 75-foot of Harrison and helps them Elementary School, Hamilpeace sign. reflect upon the importance ton Intermediate School and “My parents have the news of peace in the world, now Washington Middle School on all the time. We’re always more than ever,” Kevin Stahl, planted the pinwheels they talking about what’s happen- principal at Hamilton Intercreated with expressive mes- ing in the country. I never mediate School, said. “What sages of peace, tolerance and used to think about all of a great way to kick off an living in harmony at the Har- these things, but now I do,” awesome year of learning.” By Laura Comppen Special to The Observer

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Continued from Page 1 personally. “This is where it all began,” Lucas said Friday morning, Oct. 20, hours before he was to be feted at a banquet at his college alma mater, where he starred as a quarterback from 1992 through 1995 before heading off to an eight-year career in the National Football League. “This is where I got my luck. I wouldn’t have it any other way.” Although Lucas is busy these days as an analyst for the Big 10 Network, for Rutgers University football broadcasts and is a popular host on Jets Nation on SNY, he always finds a way to spend time with the students at his alma mater. After all, Lucas and wife Cecy have raised their three daughters in Harrison. Two of those daughters are currently enrolled in the school. “For me, I’m just home,” Lucas said. “This is my place, my town. My parents grew up here. I grew up here. My wife grew up here. My coaches are from here. It’s home.” Lucas was greeted warmly by the students in attendance Friday. He was then headed to Rutgers for the Hall of Fame dinner, then was set to be introduced at halftime of the Rutgers-Purdue football game at High Point Solutions Stadium. It was going to take some work for the 45-year-old Lucas to make it from all the way up in the press box down to the field in time for the presentation at halftime, but he guaranteed he would get there — even if he had to leave a few minutes early. Lucas completed 56.6% of his passes for 5,896 yards and 43 touchdowns in his Rutgers career. He threw 16 touchdown passes in both his junior and senior seasons with the Scarlet Knights. Lucas was not selected in the 1996 NFL Draft, but was signed as a free agent by the New England Patriots (coached by Bill Parcells) and went with the Patriots to the Super Bowl that season. When Parcells decided to take the head coaching position with the New York Jets in 1997, the Hall of Fame coach brought Lucas along with him. Lucas spent four seasons with the Jets and became the team’s starting quarterback when Vinny Testaverde went down with a season-ending Achilles tendon injury in the season opener in 1999. Lucas then spent two

Photo by Jim Hague

Harrison’s most famous native son Ray Lucas (l.) poses with three gridiron greats, from l., Dustin Huseinovic, Mateo DeSosa and Ray Chico. seasons with the Miami Dolphins before his career ended due to injury in 2002. Since he retired from pro football, Lucas first resided in southern New Jersey, then decided with his wife to return home to raise their family. And since he’s been back, Lucas has made sure that the kids from Harrison were always high on his list. “It’s important to me that the kids are here,” Lucas said. “I sat where they sat. I have a responsibility to them. I always want to be around. It hurts me that I couldn’t be there more for the football team this year. But I work seven days a week during the football season. I would love to be here on a permanent basis. I want the kids to see me, see that I care.” The student/athletes all appreciate Lucas’ contributions to the community. w“It gives us someone to look up to,” said senior two-sport sensation Dustin Huseinovic. “He’s someone who came up through the same system as us. It gives us hope.” “Even in this small town, we have a chance to make it,” said Ray Chico. “He’s a symbol of someone who made it and he’s from our town.” Mateo DeSosa is the current quarterback for the Blue Tide. “I definitely look up to him,” DeSosa said. “He’s like us. He’s proven that anything is possible.” DeSosa said that he has seen some of Lucas’ highlight films from high school and college on YouTube. “He was amazing,” DeSosa said. “It’s amazing to watch.” Harrison High School Principal Matthew Weber realizes the importance of Lucas to his school and the community. “It’s huge,” Weber said. “He’s the embodiment of all the hard work that we talk about. He’s always at our events. He had huge success, but managed to come home. It’s an honor to know him and work with

him on a regular basis. He’s a humble, ordinary guy. We’re all very proud of him.” And to think that a kid from Harrison could actually be a member of the Rutgers Hall of Fame? “It’s crazy,” said Weber, who was planning to go to the banquet and the football game. “Because he’s always around, it’s almost uncanny to think he’s a Rutgers Hall of Famer. Yes, he’s important, but he’s also our friend. I think that’s what makes it extra special for all of us. He’s not just a guy from Harrison. He’s one of us. His daughters go here. We’re just happy to share this with Ray on his special day.” Lucas was a little flabbergasted when asked about the induction into the Rutgers Hall of Fame. “I mean, we started college football,” said Lucas, mentioning that Rutgers played Princeton in the first-ever college football game in 1869, a game Rutgers won, 6-4. “I don’t think that part has hit me yet. When they first told me I was getting in, I just thought it would be great for my girls when they have kids, then they can say that their grandfather did something special forever. I am Rutgers. I’m a Jersey boy all the way through. I just wish that other Jersey boys decided to stay home like I did.” Lucas already knows what his career would be if not for television and radio broadcasting. “There would be nothing more rewarding to me than to be right here coaching these kids,” said Lucas, who was a volunteer assistant coach with the girls’ basketball team a few years ago. “I would be coaching here and nowhere else.” Lucas provided a message to the youngsters in attendance. “Dream the impossible dream,” Lucas said. “I wanted to put my town on the map. I want you all to never forget where you came from.”

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Listed: $650,000 • Days on Market: 6 Closed: Sept. 14, 2017 • Sale Price: $650,000 Agent: Silvana Abrantes

Listed: $900,000 • Days on Market: 58 Closed: Sept. 27, 2017 • Sale Price: $850,000

Listed: $350,000 • Days on Market: 36 Closed: Oct. 5, 2017 • Sale Price: $340,000 Agent: Zoraida Alonso

Listed: $650,000 • Days on Market: 50 Closed: Oct.. 16, 2017 • Sale Price: $650,000 Agent: Silvana Abrantes

Agent: Maria Bonsignore & Marianne Von Cappeln

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201-997-7000

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201-939-8900

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201-867-2100

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