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HIGHLIGHTS The Observer’s series on addiction continues with ‘The Alcoholic Next Door.’

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Firefighter hurt after dump truck collides with tiller

NEW JR. HIGH READY TO GO

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ooks like all systems are go for Lyndhurst’s new junior high school.

The township Board of Commissioners voted June 28 to award the construction job to Dobco Inc. of Wayne for a total cost of $51,125,500.

Dobco was determined to be “the lowest responsible bidder” among the nine contractors that submitted bids on the project.

It was Dobco that the Kearny Board of Education initially awarded the contract for façade and structural improvements to Kearny High School several years ago, but that award was ultimately overturned by the courts in June 2011 on technical issues and, instead, the job went to a rival bidder that was, also, later replaced.

Other bids on the Lyndhurst project came in between $52

By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com A Harrison firefighter was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries Friday, July 6, when he was injured after a dump truck struck the tiller truck he was sitting in near the PSE&G property on Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South, Lt. David Doyle told The Observer.

Here’s how it all went down, according to Doyle: The Harrison Fire Department responded to an “odor of gas” call with its ladder truck at approximately 2:30 p.m., Friday, July 6, at the PSE&G property.

They stopped in the southbound lane with emergency lights flashing. While clearing the scene and returning to the truck, a dump truck with a partial load was traveling south and struck the rear of the fire truck, causing damage to both vehicles.

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A planner’s rendering of what the new junior high school in Lyndhurst will look like once it’s finished.

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NJ DOE says Title 1 money misspent

By Ron Leir Special to The Observer

that claim, according to Director of Personnel & Compliance James Doran and Business Administrator Daniel Choffo.

A 15-page, June 18 letter signed by Robert J. Cicchiono, director of DOE’s Office of Fiscal Accountability and Compliance (OFAC), details the findings of an

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But the HBOE will be challenging

audit of Title 1 funding to Harrison for the 2015-2016 school year.

The district received a total of $1,276,798 in Title 1 monies for that period, according to OFAC. Title 1 money is earmarked for programs designed to enhance educational programs to help children succeed and its allocation

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THE GUY LIVING NEXT DOOR

By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com

W

HEN PEOPLE think of the term “alcoholic,” there’s often a mental image that forms. Scrawny. Unkempt.

Not always clean shaven.

Sometimes stinky. It’s not, as they say, the look of the average “Joe Next Door.”

And yet, the reality is this — the person you might least expect to be the alcoholic could be the very well-dressed guy next door. It could be the bank executive you dealt with when you went in for a loan. It could be the guy who sold you something at a store or from a remote business.

Enter Andrew Michinard.

Michinard grew up in the well-to-do Jersey suburb of Basking Ridge. He went to Ridge High School. He rarely had a need in his life.

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When Andrew Michinard drank in excess, he’d often find himself in a hospital bed or passed out on the ground somewhere.

And yet somehow, when he was a freshman in high school, despite having what some would call good, All-

American looks — and a pretty decent life — he never quite had a good sense of selfworth.

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It was quite the opposite, actually.

He recalls hearing, from family members, how “cool” it was to drink alcohol. So when freshman year came around, he’d always say to himself, “I can’t wait until it’s

my turn,” to get blitzed.

“It looks cool and I want to do it,” Michinard said back then.

Now before we get to his first drinking experience, remember this: Michinard was also an athlete and a self-described “egomaniac.”

Still, he was overcome with serious insecurity. Can you see where this is leading?

“I can recall when the buzz first hit,” Michinard said. “I had no fears. The insecurities were gone.

“This was all I had ever been looking for.”

With his insecurities now gone, Michinard found a new best friend — alcohol.

His drinking grew and grew and grew.

The Ridge quarterback and baseball team captain was slowly becoming a professional drinker. He says he likely even showed up to practices drunk.

When he went off to college,

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MAY JUST BE AN ALCOHOLIC

rendezvous. are wrong — this hideous While all this is happening, ailment that had taken over he partied all the time.

Michinard thinks he’s got his life, was about to come to “It was mayhem,” everyone fooled, too. No an end.

Michinard said. “Pure one knows he’s a drinker.

“I can’t do this anymore,” mayhem.”

Not even his family — or he said to himself nearly And then it spiraled out of girlfriend at the time. a decade ago on that crisp control to the point where And so we fast forward to late-summer day. “I had to he was drinking every day 2008. It was Sept. 16. surrender. I was 31 years old — sometimes out of a Poland He heads to the loo to get and crying because I knew Springs water bottle filled ready one morning and in my life was a mess.” with vodka. Heck, who would doing so, turns on the sink to So of course, you’d notice the difference, right? create white noise. Then he probably think Michinard’s Water and vodka look the cracks open a can of beer he sobriety date is — naturally same in one of those clear found that he had hidden in — Sept. 16, 2008, right? containers. the bathroom.

Wrong.

So here he was, “The “I can hear you,” his “I knew that if I was going Alcoholic Next Door,” as girlfriend at the time said. to go away, I had to have one he calls his website, where Truth is, Michinard had no more night — one more time he offers advice and help one fooled. getting completely loaded,” for others struggling with When she said that, he said. alcoholism. (We’ll get to the advertising@theobserver.com 201-991-1600 Michinard was chugging His family, which had blog later in this story.) some vodkaClient: he had also already begun preparations er: He recalls in a video blog found stashed away in the to get him to a North Miami post how he would sit in bathroom. And it was that rehab, agreed to let him the parking lot of a local moment — that instant — have his one last night of liquor store on work days that he had what is known inebriation. and do computations — how as either his “moment of Most interventionists many airplane-sized vodka clarity,” or his hitting “rock — like Jeff Van Vonderen bottles would he need to bottom.” and Ken Seeley from A&E’s make it through each day.

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Andrew and his family today.

“I was so bad, they almost wouldn’t let me on that plane to Miami the next day,” Michinard said. “Fortunately, I did get on the plane — and it all changed after that.”

So it was Sept. 17, 2008 — nine-plus years ago, encroaching on a decade now — that Michinard got sober.

He hasn’t touched a drop of liquor since.

He says he does miss drinking on rare occasions

— but for the most part, his love of sobriety, his young daughter, his wife and the life he missed out on because he was so often sauced, makes drinking a thing of the past.

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A short yet violent storm caused a large tree in the old Belleville Reformed Church Cemetery to come crashing down the afternoon of July 3. The massive tree pulled down electrical wires and landed on Rutgers Street, trapping passengers in one vehicle and closing the roadway for hours. The annual 4th of July ceremony at the cemetery had to be canceled.

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When patients contact the American Cancer Society for a ride to cancer treatments, the American Cancer Society will be able to use Lyft’s concierge tool to request rides as part of the American Cancer Society’s Road To Recovery program.

Concierge is Lyft’s thirdparty web request platform which enables partners to request Lyft rides on behalf of their customers.

“Improving lives is core to everything that we do at Lyft, and we are proud to help provide reliable rides for people who need them most,” said Ann Ferracane, general manager of Lyft’s New Jersey market. “By partnering with the American Cancer Society, we are able to help give patients one less thing to worry about during their journey to recovery.”

“Lack of transportation remains one of the biggest roadblocks to receiving highquality cancer care,” said Patti Allen, senior director for mission delivery at the American Cancer Society.

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To get the rides, a patient must be traveling to and from a cancer-related medical treatment. A care giver may have to accompany a patient who is unable to walk without assistance. It may take several days to schedule a ride — so be sure to call well in advance.

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KPD: Coffee, Cheetos, TV — binge-watching?

By Karen Zautyk kzautyk@theobserver.com KEARNY — On July 2 at 3 p.m., Officers Jordenson Jean and Mariana Figueiredo were at Walmart on an unrelated investigation when loss prevention officers alerted them to an alleged shoplifter.

Police said Stephanie Tene, 24, of Linden, was observed concealing women’s clothing, a Frappuccino and Cheetos in a backpack and then selecting a 55-inch Vizio television before exiting the store without paying. The merchandise was valued at $666.15.

Tene was arrested and transported to KPD headquarters where, police said, it was found that the identity she originally gave officers, that of a Massachusetts woman, was false. She was lodged in the Hudson County Jail on a warrant charging shoplifting, hindering apprehension and possession of a hypodermic needle.

But there’s more. Police said Tene was also found to be wanted by: the Hudson County Sheriff (receiving stolen property, no bail); Essex County Sheriff (dangerous drugs, no bail); Allegheny County (Pa.) Sheriff (larceny, no bail); Secaucus (shoplifting, $1,000 full bail); Linden (shoplifting, $1,000 full bail); Linden (driving while suspended, $1,000 full bail), and Newark (possession of drug paraphernalia ($250 full bail).

••• Other recent reports from the Kearny police blotter included the following: June 28 At 10:43 a.m., Sgt. Peter Gleason stopped a black Chevy Malibu on the Clay Street Bridge in response to a BOLO that the car had been used in a Kmart shoplifting.

Store security advised that a man had loaded an air conditioner, valued at $369.99, onto a cart and simply walked out of the store without paying.

Police said the suspect — Gregory Horne, 50, of the Bronx — was the passenger in the Malibu and, when asked about the new Kenmore AC in the back seat, he gave up the heist. Horne was arrested by

was not allowed in their vehicles, police said, a charge of criminal attempted burglary was filed against Daniel McKeown, 49, of Kearny.

The next day, at 8:13 a.m., several officers were called to

backup Officers Figueiredo and Jean — and, on a warrant charging shoplifting, he was sent to the county jail.

[Which fortunately has air conditioning.]

••• Det. Neil Nelson was driving an unmarked car on Wilson Avenue at 2:31 p.m. when his attention was drawn to a red Toyota Corolla tailgating him. The detective pulled over to allow the car to pass — and, police said, it passed both him and the stop sign at the next intersection without stopping.

When Nelson pulled it over, the driver, later identified as Kevin Espinoza, 23, of Newark, reportedly could produce no driver’s license. Espinoza was “later identified,” police said, because he initially gave his name as “Geovanni,” said he had left his license at home, and provided a date of birth and address that turned out not to be on file with the Motor Vehicle Commission.

Police said Espinoza finally admitted that he had tried to deceive the officer to avoid an arrest warrant (Newark, $100, traffic infraction). He was arrested and charged on summonses with hindering apprehension, failing to stop and being an unlicensed driver.

He posted bail and was released.

••• At 8:16 p.m., Officers Christian Medina and Sergio Nobre responded to Linden Avenue on a report of an attempted car burglary.

Reviewing surveillancecamera footage, they observed a man try to open the doors of three parked cars — and then flee when the alarm on the third one was activated and scared him off.

After identifying the man and confirming with the owners that he

POLICE BEAT Kearny Avenue on a report of a disorderly person outside

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New laws that could soon affect you

By Kevin Canessa recent report listed a series of bills that could be heading to the desk of Gov. Phil Murphy. Some are boring, others are quite intriguing. But all of them will have a direct impact on the communities that we at The Observer serve.

Here’s a look at a few I thought would have the most benefit to West Hudson, South Bergen and Eastern Essex counties.

Narcan at schools This bill, if signed into law, would require Narcan or a generic form of Narcan to be in every New Jersey school. It would also have to be present at any school-sponsored function. Nurses would likely be responsible for the administration of the drug if, God forbid, it’s ever needed.

Given the series we’re in the midst of here at The Observer — the opioid and mental-health crisis in America, whilst it may seem a stretch for the opioid to be in schools, we’ve seen far too often that this epidemic has no boundaries or limits at all. This is a good thing and I, for one, hope the governor signs the bill into law.

Municipal payroll taxes Though this only affects municipalities of 200,000 residents or more (for now, that’s you, Jersey City), if you work there, this bill would permit the city to impose a local payroll tax. So if you work in Jersey City, get ready. Your paycheck could soon be even smaller than it already is.

Daily recess at school Under the proposed law, students in kindergarten through fifthgrade would be required to have 20 minutes of recess each school day.

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Panic alarms at schools

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To the Editor: I have so many fond memories of the (Pulaski) Skyway and am so glad it is finally done. Jersey City is my hometown and I go home 4 times a year to visit my dad at the cemetery.

He was a Vietnam vet, so we used to go to the Skyway all the time when I was a kid when when he picked me up every weekend and when I lived there.

While a bill of this nature begs for a worst-case scenario, we’ve seen countless instances of violence in schools. Isn’t it better to be safe than sorry? Panic alarms — which would be used for activeshooter situations, or lockdown situations, would allow for instant notification to local police departments that something is or may be wrong at every school in the state.

So often, we hear on the news at school shootings, that police response time is critical. Panic alarms would almost certainly guarantee minimal response times.

The only potential downside to such alarms might be that they’re used in instances where it might not be necessary to inform police.

Still, I’d rather see a mistake made in setting off such an alarm over not having one at all should one be necessary.

Your support has been great The response from the community to our multiple-part series

about the opioid and mental health crisis in America has been overwhelming. Lisa Feorenzo and I have been collaborating behind the scenes to bring you the best possible stories in the series. While some of the stories have involved people who don’t live in our readership area, we still welcome stories and insights from you, our regular readers. If you’d like to share stories with us, please send an email to lisa@theobserver.com and we’ll be in touch with you. There’s much more to come, so please stay tuned both in print and online.

That’s all for now. Stay cool if you can this week. Stay safe. And see you back here in a couple of weeks.

The opinions expressed herein are solely those of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of The Observer’s management. Feedback is welcome and encouraged.

Send an email message to Kevin Canessa at kc@theobserver.com.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

It’s well worth it.

Thanks for such a great story on the Pulaski Skyway.

I was told by my niece this morning it’s big (your story.) I told her I can’t wait to just come up and see it and ride on it.

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Continued from Page 5 the warrant from the night before as well as an additional no-bail warrant from Kearny for trespass.

June 29 At 12:39 a.m., a 44-year-old man called police reporting that he left his blue-andwhite mountain bike in the vestibule of Quick Chek while shopping and returned to find it stolen. He gave a description of three teenagers who were standing near the bike when he parked it.

A few minutes later, Sgt. Jack Corbett Jr. located three 14-year-old boys on Devon Street near West Hudson Park, one of whom had a blue-and-white mountain bike. Police said the victim came to the scene and made a positive ID of his property.

The boys, all Newark residents, were taken into custody and later released to adult family members.

Officer Matthew Lopez issued summonses to those family members for violating the town’s juvenile curfew ordinance. Additionally, one of the teens was charged with receiving stolen property.

June 30 Officer Joshua Lopez, on patrol at 5:46 a.m. near the corner of Devon Street and the Belleville Pike, said he saw Kevin Galladay, 24, of Kearny, sitting against a wall, apparently unconscious, with vomit on his clothing. Lopez attempted

to render first aid, at which time Galladay awoke and said he had just been sleeping.

This is a KPD account of what happened next: “Joined by Officer Jose Perez-Fonseca, Lopez honored Galladay’s request to drive him home where he could be turned over to the care of his father. However, upon reaching his apartment building, Galladay said he couldn’t enter because his father was asleep. He then became belligerent and aggressive toward the officers, spewing expletives and Latino slurs at them.

“Galladay then attempted to enter the building through a window by scaling an unstable fence. When officers tried to assist him down, he balled up his fists in a fighting stance and shouted, ‘*&% you!’ Galladay was then placed under arrest for disorderly conduct, but fought the arrest by pushing and pulling away from the officers.”

Police said Galladay later struck a third officer who was escorting him to a holding cell at HQ. He was remanded to the county jail on charges of disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and aggravated assault.

••• At 9:15 p.m., Officer PerezFonseca responded to ShopRite to back up Officer Jean who was working an off-duty detail at the store and who reported observing Tyrone Tolbert, 59, of Newark,

conceal 10 bags of frozen shrimp in another bag and leave without paying for the crustaceans.

Tolbert was placed under arrest for alleged “shrimplifting.” He was found to have warrants from Bloomfield (shoplifting, $250 full bail) and Newark (possession of heroin, $3,000 full bail) and was sent to the county jail.

[This is a recent plague to the local retail food industry, for which we have no explanation. Last week’s blotter — which was online

only — featured another similar item: On June 27 at 12:19 a.m., Officer Anthony Oliveira responded to Walmart after a man leaving the premises was reportedly recognized as being the same person who, two days earlier, had stolen six bags of frozen shrimp from the store — and who had pushed a security guard in the process (which elevates the crime above simple theft).

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— entering the adjacent Wawa, confirmed that a warrant had been issued charging him with robbery, and took him into custody.

Upon arrest, police said, Speight was found to be in possession of six more bags of frozen shrimp that he apparently had just taken from Walmart in a second incident.

According to a KPD spokesperson: “Speight was lodged in the Hudson County Jail on the robbery warrant and a new warrant charging shrimplifting.”

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Holy Cross Cemetery given Historic Preservation Award

NORTH ARLINGTON — Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark was recently presented with the 2018 Bergen County Historic Preservation Award in the category of Continuing Preservation and Use for its Holy Cross Cemetery 1936 Office Building Preservation Project in North Arlington.

The Bergen County Historic Preservation Awards are presented annually by Bergen County Executive James J. Tedesco III, the Board of Chosen Freeholders, the Department of Parks, the Division of Cultural and Historic Affairs and the Bergen County Historic Preservation Advisory Board.

Joseph Verzi, assistant executive director of Catholic Cemeteries, was on hand to accept the award.

“The essence of historic preservation is exemplified uniquely in our cemeteries because they serve as a primary place of remembrance of those we loved,” Verzi said. “The names we place on cemetery markers, monuments and walls of columbaria and mausoleums indicate where the remains of our loved ones reside, and we can find them and tell others how to find them in our historic office building at Holy Cross Cemetery.

As such, we are honored to receive this award and thank the Bergen County Historic Preservation Advisory Board for recognizing the historic significance of our cemetery office building and how much it has meant to our community.”

Holy Cross Cemetery’s

office building was added to the cemetery grounds in 1936, almost three decades after farm owners sold the property to the Archdiocese of Newark to help establish a Catholic cemetery.

Little did farmers know that one-fifth of North Arlington, or roughly 208 acres, would become the largest Catholic Cemetery in New Jersey, with over 300,000 memorials. This equates to about 20 interments for every single living person in the town.

Central to the cemetery’s operations has been the historic Holy Cross Office building.

By 2012, the building was showing its age from 80 years of wear and tear resulting from water infiltration, acid rain and nonexistent insulation. Additionally, the vast

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and continuously growing numbers of archives required additional interior space to safeguard the records of those who had died and were memorialized therein.

The humble building, just steps off busy Ridge Road, has been a familiar comfort to generations of grieving Catholics crossing its threshold to conduct the final business after a death. Understanding this, the Archdiocese of Newark decided to fully commit to the preservation of this cemetery records office building.

Within three-and-a-halfyears, the project was planned and designed and preservation of the original building and construction of its addition were completed. During this time, the original building was brought into compliance with modern building codes, thereby extending the structure’s useful life into the foreseeable future.

The building reopened in 2017 and continues to be a central resource for genealogists researching the Holy Cross Cemetery archives, which contain over 300,000 memorials.

As stated in the Historic Preservation Awards program, “The new addition would not compete with the beauty of the 1936 building, but would extend its useful life and use materials and architecture sympathetic to the dignity of the original.”

Holy Cross Cemetery was the recipient of another prestigious award earlier this year: the 2017-2018 American Cemetery Excellence (ACE) Award. The award, presented

by American Cemetery & Cremation magazine, a funeral and cemetery industry publication, recognizes the most outstanding cemeteries around the world. According to the magazine, “Far more than just a final resting place, Holy Cross Cemetery and Mausoleum offers a park-like setting, exquisite artwork, modern technology and a faith-inspired atmosphere. It’s easy to understand why Holy Cross Cemetery & Mausoleum has been selected as our seventh annual American Cemetery Excellence award winner.”

Holy Cross Cemetery also was featured prominently in media coverage last fall when the Borough of North Arlington was named as one of Money magazine’s top 10 places to live in the U.S. According to a report, “The working-class Bergen County municipality may be best known to outsiders for its vast Holy Cross Cemetery …”

To learn more about Holy Cross Cemetery and Mausoleum and Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark, visit www.rcancem.org.

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AARP Belleville hosts a Harrison trip to the Finger Lakes of New York Oct. 8-10. The tour American Legion meets July 11 will include stops at Belhurst The next meeting of the Castle, Sonnenberg Gardens, American Legion Post No. Fox Run Vineyards, the 282 takes place Wednesday, Corning Museum of Glass July 11, at 7 p.m., in the and more. Breakfasts and

Harrison/East Newark Elks, 406 Harrison Ave. All local members are encouraged to attend.

Kearny Hall of Fame seeking nominations The Kearny High School Athletic Hall of Fame Association seeks nomina-

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tions for individual athletes for induction in 2019. The application can be found at www.kearnyschools.com.

All nominations should be forwarded to KHS Athletic Hall of Fame Association, Kearny High School, 336 Devon St., Kearny, N.J. 07032, attn.: Vincent Almeida.

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Woman’s drill stolen from her car A New Street woman told police she parked her car on her driveway the night before and upon returning to it the following day on June 24 at 9 a.m., she observed the door open and a Dewalt drill and battery missing from inside. The value of the missing items is $100.

He’s nabbed after stealing from car A victim called 911 June 24 at 8 p.m., to report a man inside his vehicle. The victim followed the man to stores in Bloomfield and was able to describe suspect to police.

Bloomfield police detained the suspect until Belleville Officers arrived. Arrested was Jermaine Jernigan, 45, of East Orange, who was charged with burglary into a motor vehicle.

The suspect also had an open warrant and was remanded to the Essex County Jail.

He took her iPhone

in broad daylight A victim told police she was walking her dog June 25 on Hornblower Avenue at around 4 p.m., when a man approached her and snatched her iPhone from her hand and fled north on Hornblower Avenue.

The victim was not harmed during the theft. The suspect was described as a thin black man, approximately 6-feet tall, wearing a black shirt and black pants. An investigation one suspect removed items remains open. from his waistline and placed them in the other suspect’s That’s Walgreens’ stuff, backpack. Detectives stopped not yours both suspects who were found Detectives received inforto be in possession of $77 mation on individuals sellworth of merchandise stolen ing merchandise and selling from Walgreens. Both subjects them to numerous bodegas were taken into custody on out of town. While conductscene. Justin Morgan, 38, of ing surveillance, detectives Brick and Olivia Wares, 24, of observed two subjects enter Belleville, were both charged a Walgreens on Washington with shoplifting. They were Avenue at 8 p.m., June 27, carrying nothing. The subjects released on their own recognizance. later exited Walgreens and

He’s charged with hitting woman in crosswalk, driving sans license A 29-year-old driver has been arrested and charged with the careless operation of a motor vehicle, being an unlicensed driver and failure to yield to a pedestrian after a crash he reportedly caused sent a woman to hospital with serious injuries.

Antonio Videz-Hernandez reportedly hit a 59-year-old woman who was crossing at the intersection of Cifelli Drive and South Third Street at 7:10 a.m., June 18.

Police say that when they arrived at the scene, the victim was trapped under a vehicle. She was removed and transported to University Hospital, Newark, where she was treated for severe head trauma, according to the Harrison Police Department.

A law-enforcement source says the victim remains in “stable condition” at University Hospital.

Videz-Hernandez, a resident of Plainfield, meanwhile,

reportedly admitted at his first court appearance that he was not an American citizen.

At that same hearing, he was released and ordered not to drive, a source told The Observer. His next scheduled court appearance is set for mid-July.

The Hudson County Regional Fatal Collision Unit is handling the investigation.

Further charges are possible, the HPD says.

— Kevin Canessa

He didn’t belong in that car A Union Avenue resident told police on June 17 that as she as she arrived home at around 3 a.m., she observed an unknown man in her father’s vehicle. The man reportedly saw her and fled on foot from area. The victim was able to ID the suspect to officers. The suspect was found attempting to hide under an vehicle.

Marco Costa, 26, of Harrison, was taken into custody and charged with burglary, resisting arrest, possession of burglary tools, possession of a hypodermic needle, theft of lost property and credit card theft.

Not so wise to ‘hide’ behind pole Officers on patrol around 4 a.m., June 19, on Honiss Street, said they observed a man carrying two brown boxes whilst walking down street. When the suspect noticed the police, they say he attempted to hide be-

hind a pole. Eventually, officers stopped the suspect and determined the packages had been stolen from a local business.

The suspect, Brandon Caldwell, 31, of Newark, was taken into custody. The boxes contained electronics worth approximately $280 and were returned to owner. Caldwell was charged with theft by unlawful taking — and was later released on his own recognizance.

No leaf blower for you …

Calvin Battle, 59, of Newark, was arrested June 19 shortly after noon on Washington Avenue and charged with burglary and theft. Police say a victim told them he observed Battle enter a shed and take a leaf blower and attempt to leave.

The victim was able to detain Battle until police arrived. The leaf blower, fortunately, was returned to its owner. Battle was remanded to the Essex County Jail.

Elks host health fair The Kearny Elks hosted a health fair July 7. Nurses from Clara Maass Medical Center, Belleville, were on hand to take blood pressures and test glucose levels.

The Elks, through a Beacon Grant, offered free fruits and vegetables to anyone who had a screening. Here, Kearny resident Ray Dubrose, left, is assisted by Past Exalted Ruler Dennis Gonzalez. The Elks also supplied reusable, eco-friendly cloth bags. Nearly 80 Kearny residents took advantage of Photo courtesy of Chris Brown this special program.

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Harrison native Marc Silva named HPD Policeman of the Year

By Ryan Ribeiro ryan@theobserver.com Marc Silva grew up walking the streets of Harrison. Now he is sworn to protect them and he’s been recognized for it.

On June 18, the VFW and American Legion awarded

Silva Policeman of the Year for 2017.

Silva grew up attending Holy Cross School and eventually graduated from Harrison High School before entering the Army afterward.

He served in the Army as a military police officer, then began his police career at the Hudson County Sheriff’s

Office, before transferring to the Harrison Police Department 2½ years ago.

The 25-year-old knew he wanted to be a policeman in high school and takes great pride in protecting the town that helped raised him.

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while I’m working and try my best to keep it safe,” Silva said.

Silva is involved in Harrison’s Crime Suppression Unit that, which seems a bit obvious thanks to the name, helps to reduce crime in the town by patrolling the streets at all times, looking for weapons and narcotics.

His commitment to the community goes past his duty in uniform, as he is a supporter and volunteer with the Angels Project, an organization that helps collect and distribute toys to children in need.

Silva credits the Harrison PBA for getting him involved with the program and Police Chief Dave Strumolo for getting it all started. Silva is now the vice president of the PBA. Silva was also responsible for being involved in over 1,500 calls throughout the year, a number he takes pride in but keeps it simple in how he got to that number.

“Staying active makes the day go by quicker,” Silva said. “It’s what I like doing and arresting people makes everything go faster.”

As far as being awarded policeman of the year, Silva appreciated the honor, but spoke more about the overall hard work of the department throughout the year.

“It means a lot,” Silva said.

“The hard work that I put in,

that my supervisors put in with the Crime Suppression Unit … we started that when we went to our 12-hour shift and went out there and had over 200 arrests and seized an enormous amount of drugs and narcotics.”

The job is not one of safety and security on a daily basis, but when an opportunity to make a difference arises, Silva believes there isn’t any feeling like it.

“My favorite part is when we find jobs like seizing the weapons and guns,” Silva said. “When you do that, it’s just a weird feeling that I can’t describe.”

When away from work, Silva describes himself as a family man who enjoys being around his loved ones and taking his dog, Diesel, on the occasional walk at the dog park.

“I’m a family guy. I don’t go out drinking every night.

No, I’m strictly family,” Silva said.

As Silva headed back to the construction site he was working at, he let it be known that he is a big-time Yankee fan and a supporter of the Portuguese national (soccer/ football) team. While Aaron Judge and Gleyber Torres are taking care of business in the Bronx, he hoped Cristiano Ronaldo would keep doing the same for his team (in the World Cup) and keep what has already been a great last few weeks for Silva going.

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sports&recreation

Harrison’s Huseinovic named Observer Male Athlete of the Year

SPORTS VIEW

Football, baseball standout is third Blue Tide recipient and second straight from Harrison

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Lyndhurst American Legion Post 139: A tradition of baseball success Every summer since 1931, the Lyndhurst American Legion Post 139 has sponsored a baseball team. The Post 139 baseball team has enjoyed a history of summer success, including perennial trips to the state tournament, a state championship a decade ago and two other East Regional champions.

Jim Fitzgerald is a product of the summer program. A Lyndhurst High School graduate in 2012, Fitzgerald went on to play baseball at Bergen County Community College, then had a stint at the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff before finishing his collegiate career at Kean a few years ago.

But Fitzgerald always had his heart with the Lyndhurst Legion Post 139 squad.

“It was always a dream of mine to coach this team,” said the 24-yearold Fitzgerald, who was tabbed by former manager Mike Voza to take over

the reins of the program this summer. “Mike Voza always said that he would pass the team on down to me and he asked me this year if I was ready to do it. I jumped right on it.”

Fitzgerald currently trains a lot of college baseball players, so he felt he was ready for the challenge of taking over the Lyndhurst Legion squad.

“I take a lot of pride being a product of the Post,” Fitzgerald said.

“I’m very passionate about it. I just want to be able to try to get the program back to the way it once was and to get a ring on my finger and another ring on (Lyndhurst American Legion Post 139 icon) Jerry Sparta’s finger. I also look at it as a chance to build up my resume, because I would love to coach college baseball someday.”

The Lyndhurst Legion Post 139 roster is filled

See VIEW, Page 13

Dustin Huseinovic didn’t have to look very far to find the inspiration and motivation to become a standout athlete.

The recent Harrison High School graduate found that inspiration in his same living room — namely his older brother Adam.

“Adam was always a big part of my motivation to become a better athlete,” Dustin Huseinovic said. “I was the younger brother and always tried to be better than him. I think everyone was expecting me to fill my brother’s shoes.

I wouldn’t say that there was pressure to perform, but it was definitely a good motivation.”

The older Huseinovic played football and baseball at Harrison, graduating in 2014 and then moving on to play football at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham.

“I think it helped me a lot, watching my brother play all the time,” the younger Huseinovic said. “I always wanted to be like him. I wanted to add what he did to my game.”

As it turned out, the little brother became a little better than the big brother.

“I was very fortunate to have Adam as a brother,” Huseinovic said. “I knew I couldn’t do anything wrong if I turned out like him.”

Dustin Huseinovic said that he wanted to play every sport imaginable when he was a

Photo by Jim Hague

Harrison High School graduate Dustin Huseinovic (fourth from right) receives the 2017-2018 Observer Male Athlete of the Year from Observer General Manager Robert Pezzolla (fourth from left).

Also pictured from left are Harrison High School Principal Matthew Weber, Harrison head baseball coach Jairo Mendez, former Harrison head football coach Mike Hinchcliffe, Pezzolla, Huseinovic, Pat and Al Huseinovic, Dustin’s parents and athletic director Kimberly McDonough Huaranga.

youngster. He tried his hand in basketball and soccer.

“I played anything with a ball,” Huseinovic laughed.

As it turned out, football and baseball became the sports of choice.

“I started playing football when I was six years old, playing for the Mighty Mites,” Huseinovic said. “I liked playing football because I was able to hit everyone. I would much rather hit someone than get hit. I found that to be personally rewarding.”

Huseinovic also played baseball since he was six.

That was obviously a momentous year in young Dustin’s life.

“I always played baseball,

but I decided that football was going to be my chance to get to college,” Huseinovic said.

“It was always my goal to get a scholarship to play football.”

Huseinovic was a varsity performer in both sports from the minute he enrolled in Harrison. In baseball, he was a fine outfielder and pitcher.

In football, he was a jack-ofall-trades on both sides of the ball, a sensational running back and pass receiver on offense, a devastating linebacker on defense.

“He had a lot of experience playing varsity baseball as a freshman,” said Harrison head coach Jairo Mendez. “I

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major player in two sports.”

In football, Huseinovic rushed for more than 450 Continued from Page 11 yards and scored four touchdowns, averaging more than think that was a huge aspect 10 yards per carry. He also to his success. He made no had nine receptions for 325 bones about the fact that he yards and two more touchdidn’t want to play JV (junior downs. He also had a kickoff varsity) as a freshman. I think return for a score. On defense, that helped him develop as a he collected 32 tackles and had player and as a young man. three sacks.

He invested four years into In baseball, Huseinovic had our baseball program. He’s a three homers and 14 RBI. He smart kid and a smart basealso had a 2-3 pitching record ball player.” and struck out 22 batters in 21 “I always like to go with a innings. For his career, he colkid’s work ethic,” said forlected 68 hits, including seven mer Harrison head football homers and 44 RBI and won coach Mike Hinchcliffe, who four games on the mound. coached Huseinovic for his For his efforts, Huseinovic last two seasons in a Blue Tide has been selected as The uniform. “It’s hard to measure Observer Male Athlete of the work ethic, but Dustin always Year for the 2017-2018 scholaswanted to be the best player tic sports campaign. Huseion the field. And he worked at novic was recently presented it tremendously. He did a lot with the award from Observer of work on his own.”

General Manager Robert PezHinchcliffe loved the way zolla with his parents, coaches Huseinovic played on both and school officials present. sides of the line of scrimmage.

Huseinovic is the second “Without a doubt, we liked straight Harrison product to to use him as a receiver, receive the year-end award because that’s what he loved that has been presented to do best,” Hinchcliffe said. every year since 2003. Hu“But he could play anywhere. seinovic’s former teammate His versatility went through Mike O’Donnell received the the roof. He usually made award last year. Huseinovic things happen.” is the third Blue Tide product Mendez gave Huseinovic to receive the award. Former credit for maintaining his Harrison standout athlete brilliance in two sports.

Jose Camano took home the “When you diversify youraward in 2009. self like that, playing more “I definitely knew Mikey than one sport, it’s never won last year,” Huseinovic easy,” Mendez said. “We’ve said. “He’s always been one had a couple of other baseball of my good friends. He gave players who played football. me motivation to try to get At a small school like Harit this year. I’m just happy rison, you have to have kids and honored to receive it. I’m who play more than one sport. happy and proud to represent Dustin was more than just a Harrison in a good way. It’s player in two sports. He was a definitely a good feeling.”

HUSEINOVIC

THE OBSERVER MALE ATHLETES OF THE YEAR 2002-2003-Hugh MacDonald, Kearny 2003-2004-Steve Armstrong, Nutley 2004-2005-Brian Kapp, Lyndhurst 2005-2006-Andrew Amadeo, Kearny 2006-2007-Lou Ritacco, Nutley 2007-2008-Michael Gross, North Arlington 2008-2009-Jose Camano, Harrison Photo by Jim Hague

The 2017-2018 Observer Male Athlete of the Year Dustin Huseinovic of Harrison is the second straight recipient of the year-end award from Harrison, joining Husenovic’s former teammate Mike O’Donnell.

Hinchcliffe gave Huseinovic the biggest form of praise ever bestowed upon a Blue Tide athlete.

“I’ve been in Harrison my whole life and with no disrespect to Ray (Lucas), because we all know how good he was,” Hinchcliffe said. “But this is the best athlete we’ve ever had in this town. Dustin is a phenomenal athlete with unreal ability.”

That says it in a nutshell.

In Hinchcliffe’s eyes, Huseinovic was better than Lucas, who went on to play quarterback at Rutgers and later the National Football League.

Incredibly, Huseinovic and Lucas are very close and Lucas has served as a mentor to Dustin.

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“But there was no one else in between.”

Both coaches loved Huseinovic’s attitude.

“He’s never caught up in himself,” Hinchcliffe said.

“He’s a great teammate and worked hard with his teammates. He’s always been a team first player and would do anything for the team. He wanted the team to succeed and when we lost, he had this tremendous sense of failure.

You could always see in his eyes that he had the team’s success in his mind first.”

“He was a very coachable kid,” Mendez said. “He was respectful and humble and always wanted to get better.

He wasn’t a rah-rah type, but the other kids all looked up to him. He was the leader on the team. He loved playing both sports and he loved playing baseball just as much as football.”

Hinchcliffe gave credit to Huseinovic’s parents.

“He’s a credit to (mother) Pat and (father) Al,” Hinchcliffe said. “How Adam acted and how Dustin does what he does is because of their parents. It was an unbelievable thrill to have coached him.

He made it a pleasure every day. You see a talent like him and you know they don’t come along every day. It was great

to watch. It gave me more joy just coaching him the last two years.”

Mendez realized that Huseinovic’s graduation will form a gaping hole in his baseball program.

“I’m going to miss him tremendously,” Mendez said.

“Dustin was like having another coach on the field. He knew what he was doing on every single play. If the ball was hit his way, I knew he was going to catch it.”

Huseinovic will now take his talents to Pace University, where he will play football on a scholarship.

“I’m happy with the way my high school career turned out,” Huseinovic said. “It was my goal to play college football and I’m getting that chance. I just hope that I showed the younger kids that anything is possible. Just because you come from a small school and you play on a team with a losing record, it doesn’t mean you won’t get noticed. It made things a little harder for me, but it also motivated me more. I always felt like I had a chip on my shoulder and that I had high expectations. I always had to prove something to myself.”

And he’s no longer just Adam Huseinovic’s little brother. He’s a scholarship athlete and he’s The Observer Male Athlete of the Year.

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Nick Cutola, who will play baseball at Richard Stockton in the fall.

Continued from Page 11 “He gets tougher as the game goes on,” Fitzgerald with Lyndhurst youngsters. said. “He just recently shut In years past, there would be down a good Lodi team.” players from the surroundCutola’s younger brother, ing area, but this year, with Joe, is another pitcher on the exception of two players the team, as is righty Joe from Montclair, the rest of Terrana. the team hails right from “Terrana throws hard and Lyndhurst. throws strikes,” Fitzgerald “When you start a team, said. you have to make sure you Victor Jorge, Alexia’s have the right 18 players,” older brother, is another Fitzgerald said. “I’m happy pitcher and outfielder on the with the team we have. team.

We’re trying to develop a Sebastian Cabrera is a descollege mentality together. I Photo by Jim Hague ignated hitter and infielder take this team very seriousLyndhurst American Legion Post 139 shortstop Sean Leonard. RIGHT: Lyndhurst American Legion who finds his way into the ly and I want players that do Post 139 pitcher Nick Cutola. lineup. the same.”

“He hits the ball a mile,” Fitzgerald has a very der, we have one of the best producers,” Fitzgerald said. to the ball quickly,” Fitzger- Fitzgerald said. “He’s a danyoung roster. In years past, hitting teams around. Our “He hit a grand slam against ald said. gerous bat.” there would be a host of hitting has been strong.”

Passaic last week.”

Bill Mariana is the centerJacob Morris is a third college players on the team, The team’s catcher is The shortstop is Lyndfielder. baseman with a slick fieldprovided they fit in the Isaac Figueroa, who will be hurst High School jun“He’s a kid who goes all ing glove. Jason Swayze is 19-and-under age qualificaa junior at Lyndhurst High ior Sean Leonard, whom out every play,” Fitzgerald a right fielder and Michael tions. next year.

Fitzgerald loves as a player. said. “He will run through Vasquez is a catcher and But this year, the Post 139 “He’s developing into his Third base duties are han- the fence for you. He makes first baseman. roster is packed with high own groove,” Fitzgerald dled by Kevin Zaccareo, the plays all over, running and The Post 139 squad will school kids. said. “He’s swinging the bat older brother of the two. diving.” play four games this week “We have a bunch of great well and has been doing a Left field duties are held The regular right fielder is prior to the District tourney. kids who show up every day great job behind the plate.

by Michael D’Alia, who is Ryan St. Leger.

“I think we’re going to and play hard,” Fitzgerald He has a strong arm and is another Lyndhurst High The pitching staff is go there and compete,” said. “That’s all that I can developing his baseball IQ.” product. anchored by recent LyndFitzgerald said. “I’m looking ask for. We have some who The team’s other catcher “He’s really quick and gets hurst two-sport standout forward to the challenge.” are sophomores in high is a historic one. It’s Alexia school going up against colJorge, who is the first lege guys. But we’re giving female to ever play for the these young kids a chance to Lyndhurst Post 139 varsity play this summer. It’s giving program. them experience that is al“She’s doing incredGeneral Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry most better than high school ibly well,” Fitzgerald said. varsity.”

“She’s the toughest player I Fitzgerald said that he has have. She’s competitive and a solid coaching staff, highhandles everything well. lighted by brother Andrew, #1 Genius She wants to play baseball.” way to who is the team’s pitching Alexia Jorge also serves as have a Gre a t Smile! coach, as well as Frank Pap- the team’s closer, throwing Come to H arozzi and long-time Lyndu dson her patented knuckleball. hurst baseball coach Terry Park Denta “She’s the most coml Thiappa. petitive kid on the field,” Post 139 has posted a 4-3 Fitzgerald said. “She wants record thus far heading the ball all the time. She’s into this weekend’s District the first one on the field ANY COSMETIC championships with a berth every game.” in the New Jersey American TREATMENT First base duties are held Legion state championships by Nicholas Fitzgerald, the on the line. recent Lyndhurst High gradFalamos Portugues “We haven’t had the uate and younger brother of Hablamos Espanol chance to play a lot of basethe manager and pitching ball this season,” Fitzgerald coach. So it’s an all in the said, bemoaning the fact family feel with the squad. that there aren’t a lot of The younger Fitzgerald is American Legion baseball (not combined with any financial services) committed to play football at programs like there once Albright College in the fall.

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Lyndhurst enjoys strong showing in District 5 Little League tourney

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improved with his accuracy.”

The catcher is Billy Although their run in Mareski. the District 5 Little League “He’s an energetic kid who All-Star tournament ended is very motivational to the last Saturday night with a pitchers,” Rizzo said. “He heartbreaking loss to Lodi, talks to the pitchers and gets the Lyndhurst Little League them going. He’s also one of All-Stars have nothing to be our best power hitters and ashamed of, winning five RBI producers.” games in the tourney and Nick Adamo is the team’s advancing to the tourney’s first baseman. semifinals.

“He’s another power hit“Coming in, we knew ter,” Rizzo said. “He’s a big, that Rutherford was the strong kid who hits the ball team to beat,” said Michael hard and also hits for averRizzo, the manager of the age. He’s an all-around good Lyndhurst 12-year-old Allball player.”

Stars. “They’re the two-time The second base duties Photo courtesy of Michael Rizzo defending district champion were shared by Frankie The Lyndhurst Little League 12-year-old All-Stars won five games in the recent District 5 tournament and had a really good team Davis and Nate Eckert. and advanced to the tourney semifinals before falling to Lodi last Saturday night. Front row, from left, again this year. But I knew “They’re both above averare Michael Rizzo, Cam Werner, Michael Anthony, Frankie Davis and Nate Eckert. Back row, from left, we had more than enough age defensively,” Rizzo said. are Coach Ralph Lilore, Manager Michael Rizzo, Ryan DiMase, Nick Adamo, Xavier Mieles, Jalen Mahatalent to make a good run.

“They play good defense. raja, Anthony Pizzuti, Bobby Czarniewey, Matteo Morelli, Billy Mareski and Coach George Lee. We came into the tournaThey’re also good bunters ment with high expectaand move runners along.” tions.” lenger organized the first But we also preach defense “When he’s on, he’s very The shortstop duties are Rizzo said that the Lyndtravel team from the town. more than anything. Pitchtough,” Rizzo said. “He has shared by Maharaja and Pizhurst All-Stars have been “We have a bunch of kids ing and defense is what wins an overpowering fastball. zuti, depending on who was playing together for the last who can hit the ball,” Rizzo championships. We don’t His velocity is exceptional.” doing the pitching. Mahafive summers, especially said. “We preach about have overpowering pitchAnthony Pizzuti is anothraja hit four homers during after Rizzo and Butch Belputting the ball into play. ers, but we have pitchers er solid right-hander. the tourney, including two who pitch to contact and we “He consistently throws grand slams. concentrate on making the strikes,” Rizzo said. “The op“Both are tremendous plays. The boys understand ponents don’t get the barrel baseball players,” Rizzo their roles and watching of the bat on the ball. He’s a said. “They both have outthem develop has been fun solid pitcher who logged the standing futures in baseto watch.” most innings for us.” ball.”

The Lyndhurst All-Stars Fellow righty Xavier MieThe third baseman is Mifeature a deep pitching staff, les was the third starter on chael Rizzo, the manager’s highlighted by right-hander the squad. son.

Presented by Jalen Maharaja, who dis“Xavier is the most im“He’s a very heady player played a host of different proved pitcher on the staff,” Dr. Prakash J. Doshi pitches in leading the way.

Continued on the next page Rizzo said. “He especially

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who never gets caught off guard,” the manager said of his son. “He’s always been a top average hitter who gets on base a lot.”

The left fielder is Bobby Czarniewey, the team’s cleanup hitter.

“He’s a natural outfielder,” Rizzo said. “He hits for power and also pitches when we need him.”

The centerfielder is Cam Werner.

“He’s the best defensive outfielder in our league,” Rizzo said. “He is very fast and gets to a lot of balls.”

The right fielder is Matteo Morelli.

“He’s a left-handed hitter who makes good contact,” Rizzo said. “He also has the strongest arm of the outfielders and leads our team in assists.”

The team also features reserve outfielders Ryan DiMase and Michael Anthony.

Rizzo received assistance from George Lee and a

familiar name in Lyndhurst sports circles, namely Ralph Lilore, who was the longtime head softball coach at Lyndhurst High School before retiring a few years ago.

“It has been a lot of fun coaching this team,” said Rizzo, who has a history of coaching sports in town, having served as an assistant baseball coach and the head bowling coach at the high school for years. “It was a lot more enjoyable than I could have imagined.”

All in all, it was a summer to remember for the Lyndhurst All-Stars.

“It was really fun watching this team develop,” said Rizzo, who is the principal at Lincoln and Memorial Schools in Lyndhurst.

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obituaries@theobserver.com Angela Marie Rubbone (Amorosi) Angela Marie Rubbone (nee Amorosi), 66, of Towaco, died with her loving family by her side on Tuesday, June 26, 2018.

Born in Newark, Angela was raised in nearby Bloomfield and West Orange. An accomplished athlete in an era when women’s sports didn’t enjoy the prominence that they do today, Angela excelled as a pitcher for the Mountain High School Mountaineers softball team.

She went on to graduate from Mountain High (currently West Orange High School) in 1969, then earned her bachelor’s degree in 1973 from the Panzer School of Physical Education at Montclair State College (now Montclair State University).

What followed was a fulfilling, 35-year career as a physical education teacher and coach at Kearny High School until her retirement in 2008.

Angela enjoyed the distinction of being Kearny High’s first ladies’ track team coach and also led the school’s gymnastics team for many years.

In 1995, she concurrently served as the head gymnastics coach at perennial New Jersey power, Ridgewood High School.

It was at Kearny High School that Angela met her beloved husband Joseph.

They first encountered each other in 1974 at one of the school’s pep rallies in conjunction with their then roles as assistants for the baseball and track programs, respectively. At first, their relationship was merely personable and professional. But in the spring of 1976, their paths began to cross with greater frequency when they had to coordinate and schedule gym time for their teams.

The love light sparked and they started dating shortly thereafter. Angela and Joe were married on March 10, 1979, at St Raphael’s Church in Livingston. They initially settled in West Orange, where they were blessed with their son Joseph (1980) and daughter Alisa (1983). For each child, Angela took ample time away from work to love and nurture them.

The family later moved to Towaco in 1988. Angela and Joe’s marriage of 39 years

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proved to be one that God truly smiled on, filled with loving companionship and many good times and memories.

Aside from working out and running — Angela trained for and successfully completed the New York City Marathon in 1998 — her favorite pastime was tennis.

A fierce competitor, with an extremely strong and often unreturnable left-handed serve, she could shut down her opponents, which frequently included Joe or one of her kids, in no time.

Of course, winning was important, but Angela enjoyed the social aspect of the game just as much, regularly getting together with friends in the Packanack Lake Tennis Club. Angela also enjoyed playing pickleball — a fastpaced paddle game combining tennis, badminton and table tennis.

The warmth, love and closeness of family was much valued by Angela. She always got excited about the holidays. They were a joyous time for her and she loved having her family gathered to celebrate together. When a holiday gathering included a turkey on the dinner table, extended family always looked to Angela to bring the bird.

She prepared it the oldfashioned way, just like her mother and grandmother taught her. No frozen turkeys for Angela. Oh no! The turkey needed to be fresh and it needed to be big! She’d always make sure to brine the turkey for several days before cooking it. Then there was her traditional Italian stuffing, which she painstakingly prepared with stale bread and finely sliced onions before carefully placing back into the bird to cook.

As for transporting the 20- to 30-pounder to relatives’ homes, she left that to Joe and the kids to figure out.

Angela was equally known for her delicious and creative Jello, so dessert was always a much-anticipated delight.

Angela and Joe were very grateful for the time they could have together. They spent many summers on Long Island enjoying the various state parks where Joe served as a lifeguard for over

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45 years.

They also had a lot of fun traveling and their favorite destinations included Mexico, the Dominican Republic and just about any island in the Caribbean. In recent years, they often took trips to Belmar, where they would spend the day on the beach and then gradually make their way to nearby Loch Arbour for dinner at McGillicuddy’s, one of Angela’s favorite restaurants.

Angela was a very sociable, caring and giving person who was most sincerely devoted to her family, but who also lovingly gave of her God-given time, talents and treasures in the service of friends and those in need.

When her mother suffered from Multiple Sclerosis for 20 years, Angela was there.

When her father became ill and needed help, Angela insisted he live with Joe, the kids and herself in their Towaco home. When her

husband was diagnosed with Leukemia in 2010, Angela never left his side prior to and during his recovery.

In-between, she made it her mission to support her children, attending nearly every one of her son Joey’s football, basketball and baseball games from the time he was a young boy all the way through his senior season as a cornerback on the Amherst College football team, and just about all of Alisa’s dance competitions, gymnastic meets and UCLA Dance Team events.

Her drive to help those in need also inspired her to become the founder of a support program in Kearny called “REACH,” made up of a select group of Kearny High School students who aimed to enrich the social and emotional growth of their peers.

Much of what shaped Angela’s life was inspired by her

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APARTMENTS FOR RENT

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HARRISON

KEARNY

LYNDHURST

N.ARLINGTON

HARRISON 1st FL. 3 BR’S , 1 bathroom, LR and Kitchen, Backyard, $ 1,800 plus 1 1/2 month security, No smoking ,No pets, Utilities not included, 10 mins from PATH. Available August 1st Call or text 973-454-3281

KEARNY Arlington Section. 1 BR, H/W Floors.

Walking distance to schools & Supermarket, all public transportation and NY bus. Avl. immediately. (201) 657-2119.

LYNDHURST 2 BR’s apt , Heat and H/water included, close to all transportation, $ 1,550 + 1 1/2 month security, Avl. August 1st 201-697-1454 08W3

KEARNY 2nd Fl. Apt. Manor Section. 2 BR w/ office. LR, Kit. Central A/C, hardwood floors. No Pets/No Smoking. $1400 + 1-1/2 months security.

Available July 1st. -201532-9696. 08W3

LYNDHURST 2 bdrm, Kitchen/granite, ref, micro, stove, A/C, Parking, Laundry facilities, Near NY transportation, No smoking, No pets Credit check and Security required. $1495 + utilities. 201970-3210.

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HARRISON 2 Room studio apt, H/HT included, No pets, No smoking $950/mth. 1 month security , AVL July 1st info 973-485-3154 07W3 HARRISON New High Quality, 3 BR, 2 Bath, $2,000/mth.

Utilities separate Near Asian Supermarket & High School.

15 min to PATH. Avl. August 1st (973)7723883/2882. 08W3.

KEARNY 2 BR’S apt ,LR, DR, EIK, Close to Roosevelt School , No Pets, Available July 15 $ 1,100 plus 1 1/2 month security. Call 201-8896920 08W03

HARRISON 1st FL. 3 BR’S , 1 bathroom, LR and Kitchen, Backyard, $ 1,800 plus 1 1/2 month security, No smoking ,No pets, Utilities not included, 10 mins from PATH. Available August 1st Call or text 973-454-3281

KEARNY 64 Forest St, 1 Fl, 2 BR apt and small extra room , LR, DR, bathroom , EIK, No pets , No smoking Avl August 1, Call after 5 pm 201-772-9969. 09W3

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KEARNY 1 Bedroom apt, 1 full bath and closet, HARRISON 2 BRs, 1 Bath, Gentleman preferred, for EIK, LR, DR, Central HT/ more Info Call 201-978AC, No pets, No smoking, 7309 07W3 15 min to paths, $ 1,600 plus 1 1/2 month security , Utilities separate, To place an ad Aval August 1st 973-3804642. 09W3.

KEARNY KEARNY Newly renovated, Hardwood floors. Laundry onsite. HT/HW included.

2 BR’s start at $1,300; 1 BR start at $1,100 Jr. 1 BR start at $995 201-289-7096 04W13 KEARNY Arlington section 2 BR’s apt, LR, DR and EIK, Deck / backyard, Private basement area , W/D hook-up $ 1,850/month + 1 1/2 months security required, AVAL. September 1st: 201- 736- 1223.

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KEARNY NYC style top quality apt, 2 BR’s, granite countertops and hardwood floors, everything’s top quality. Laundry on premises and onsite parking available. Close to PATH train. Call for appt 862-259-0286 08W3.

call: 201-9911600

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HARRISON For Sale By Owner Brand New 2 Family home:

Liquor License for sale. For use in bar or restaurant in Kearny. Please call (201)951-1278

Hall Available Family Affairs Mid week special. Call for info (201) 991-9865 or (203) 864-8243 Max 80 people. 08W9

JOSEPH V. FERRIERO Plumbing & Heating Kitchen and bath remodeling. Carpentry.

Hot Water Heaters.

Fully Ins. Lic# 165

N.ARLINGTON Newly remodeled. 2nd fl. 2 BR, EIK and Bathroom. HT/HW included. 1 1/2 months security. Avl. Now 201279-9733 07W3

tertop, stainless steel appliances 5 Bedrooms, 5 bathrooms .

Still in time to choose your colors! For more information call 973-462-2796.

No Agents please 08W3

N.ARLINGTON 1 BR Apt $1,200 and 2 BR’s Apt. $1,400. HT/HW included.

Parking space. No pets.

201-342- 2206.

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ROOM FOR RENT

BELLEVILLE

HARRISON 1 room and walk-in closet included for rent in Harrison $650/ month. Share bathroom, kitchen. Everything included. Private House.

Near route 280 and PATH Station. Woman Only.

(973)474-7396 07w03

BELLEVILLE 6 large rooms, 3 bedrooms, DR, large EIK & LR. All remodeled. Close to transportation. $1,350/month. SepKEARNY Newly renoarate utilities. 1 month vated, All utilities includsecurity. Available July 1st. ed. Shared bathroom & (973) 951-6315 07w03 Kitchen. $580/month.

1-month security. Call Carmen and leave a mesBLOOMFIELD sage 201-622-8315. 09W1 KEARNY rooms for rent, female or students are welcome Call : 201-9892277 08W3 EASt NEWARK 1 room for rent. 1st floor, share kitchen and bathroom.

Available Now. Call (201)772-9965 09W03

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SCREEN REPAIRS Danny the Screen Man Replaces wood and aluminium windows and doors with new screens.

More Info: 201-303-3930 or 973-743-8574. 08W04

MOVING SALE Tuesday July 10, Friday 13 and Saturday 14 between 8:30 - 3:00 pm 108 East Passaic Ave, Nutley. EVERYTHING MUST GO 09W1.

N.ARLINGTON 2 Br’s Apt, 2nd Fl. DR, LR, EIK, No pets, No smoking, Hardwood FL. $1,275 p/m + utilities, Call 201-7474167 08W3

BLOOMFIELD Modern 2 bedroom apt , LR, DR, EIK also driveway space, 1 month security, Available now 862-215-7039 OR KEARNY 4 rooms apt. 646-529-4292 07W3 Dukes St. Front of West Hudson Park. Renew.

Hardwood Floors. No pets utilities $1,150. 973-391BLOOMFIELD 3 BR apt, 3868. 09w3 LR, DR, Kitchen, Utilities included HW/HT. Avl. August 1st. 973-868-4991 09W3 KEARNY 2nd fl. Newer 2 or 973-879-2124 BR apt. Modern EIK with refrigerator, LR, Bathroom. Access to W/D. N.ARLINGTON Close to public transportation. No pets. Avl. July 15. Call Joe (201) 9831623. 09W3.

N. ARLINGTON Newly Renovated, 3 Rooms apt.

1 BR in garden apartment NEWARK complex $1,100/month.

H/HW included 1-month NEWARK 1st fl. 2 BR, security. No pets. Credit Kitchen, LR & DR. $1,200/ check. Laundry Facility. month. HT/HW included. Avl. August 1st, single or 1 1/2 month security. couple preferred, Call btw.

Avl. Now. (862) 955-8624. 10am-7pm only. 201997-2341. 09W1 08W03

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HOUSE FOR SALE

N.ARLINGTON 3 Large rms, 1st Floor. Fully RenoNew 2 family house vated , Laundry hook up, still under construcNo pets or smoking. $ tion: Open floor plan, 1,200/mth and 1 month hardwood and ceramic security 201-991-4739 floors, grant coun08W3

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OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT 219 Bloomfield Ave, Newark, NJ Great for office or small business.

For more Info: 908-313-2625 or 201-637-0389

HEATING & COOLING RICHARD’S COOLING • Window • Wall • Central Air We Repair What others Don’t 40 years in business 08W06

KEARNY 2 room office

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2 rooms suite, nice Building with parking $ 725/month plus utilities, Available now : 201-509-6965 07W03

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$750/mth. One room office for $500/mth plus utilities. Taxes included. Available Now. 378 Schuyler Ave and Arlington Ave. 201-9971500. 08W3

Call Mary Ann

PAINTING & DECORATING

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Courageous Plumbing HVAC LLC LIC .#11103 • Air Conditioning • Hot Air Furnaces • Central Air, Humidifier, UV Light, Duct Cleaning,Visa & Master Card, Finances offer with up to 24 payments, no interest (201) 206-4845

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KEARNY private room just renovated, Private bathroom and entrance.

Arlington section, Single or couple, Close to bus stop Call: 201-284-0284.

KEARNY room for rent, no smoking. No kitchen.

Se habla espanol. 201424-7465. 09W1

Courageous Plumbing HVAC LLC LIC. # 11103 • Plumbing • (town inspections), violations corrected, steam boilers and hot water boilers, oil to gas conversions, Sewer Drain Cleaning, excavations. Visa & MC, Finances up to 24 payments, no interest (201) 206-4845

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR LEASE

Commercial space for lease 2,000 sq.ft. cooler w/1,000 sq.ft. dry space with 3 docks and truck parking. Available Now 201-997-1500 08w3

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES DANNY CONSTRUCTION All types of Masonry Work • Steps • Sidewalks •Ret. Walls •Chimney Build & Repair •Paver Patios •Brick Design •Plastering And all Types of Repairs 973-902-6052 Free Estimates Belleville, NJ 08W6

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HANDYMAN SERVICES HANDYMAN Do all types of home repair at reasonable cost.

Free Estimate Mike 845-287-5563

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Utilities, cable and Internet included. Available Now . Leave message (201) 898-3527 09W01

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Reasonable rates, quality work, reliable, experienced.

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PEST CONTROL Exterminating Fast Service • Roaches • Ants • Bed Bugs • Fleas Call 973-932-2092 Licensed and Insured 06W6

HOME IMPROVEMENT G & R BUILDERS Roofing, Siding, Windows/Doors, Decks, Painting, Tiles & Masonry, Sheet Rock.

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Lic. #13VH02536200 Free Estimates 20% Senior Citizen Discounts (201) 893-0656.

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Quality work Fair prices Fully insured. Lic# 13vh03006100 (201) 906-2422 07W06

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

Ask for Will (973) 477-1848 03W12

ROOFING & SIDING

New + Re-roofing • Flat roofing • Siding • Gutters Free estimates Fully insured (973) 343-1167 (201) 528-8350 erickconstructionnj.com Lic#13VH04302300 04W54

CLEANING SERVICES CROW’S NEST RESIDENTIAL CLEANING

I provide own supplies.

Good Rates and Great References. Call Elsie 973-743-2039 04W6

KEVINS HOME IMPROVEMENT

Professional Painting, Sheetrock, plastering, wallpapering, Kitchens and Bath. Tile work, Very neat and clean. We give affordable prices.

Don’t miss out. senior Discount. Fully insured 201-565-6393.

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Semi-retired Home improvement Contractor looking for small jobs *Replacement windows and doors *Bricks steps repaired * Wood steps re-built or repaired *Vinyl and ceramic tiles installed

Call Sal 201-280-0600 08W03

EMPLOYMENT/ HELP WANTED WE ARE HIRING WAREHOUSE MEN FULL TIME STARTING AT $9.00/HR. APPLY IN PERSON, 260 SCHUYLER AVE, KEARNY, NJ 07032.

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HIGH PAYING POSITIONS. LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED MEDICAL ASSISTANT, PHYSICIAN’S ASSISTANT, NURSE PRACTITIONER AND RECEPTIONIST FOR DOCTORS OFFICE. TWO LOCATIONS AVAILABLE (UNION AND MONTCLAIR). INCLUDING CLINIC AND HOSPITAL SETTINGS, FULL TIME AND PART TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE. PLEASE SEND RESUMES TO Housna5890@gmail.com.

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Shipping company in Harrison NJ needs a responsible, dedicated and hard warehouse helper to assist with pick and pack orders, loading and unloading trucks, general warehouse maintenance etc. Pls send resume to dklein@flexo-craft. com 09W3

EMPLOYMENT/ HELP WANTED

EMPLOYMENT/ HELP WANTED

janethm@familyfooddist. com 07W3

Looking for Registered Nurses and Physician’s Assistants for doctors office, Two locations available (Union and Montclair), including Clinic and Hospital settings, Full time and Part time positions available.

Please email resumes to Housna5890@gmail.com

Cleaners Wanted

Quality Dependable, Honest Service. 17 Years experience.

Daily - Weekly - Monthly Rates Available.

FREE ESTIMATE (443)454-9802 04W06

Couple from Poland will clean houses, apartments, offices.

References. 201997-4932 Leave message. 09W6

$500/Weekly Available Working Days: Monday-Friday Time Schedule: 11AM-1PM Email: johnkaka88@ outlook.com. 09W3

Maintenance Manager for Apartment Community Must have a driver’s license, tools and be bilingual.

Pay Package includes: $25 per hour, Health Insurance and Apartment.

Call 201-390-2241 08W3

EMPLOYMENT/ HELP WANTED

EMPLOYMENT/ HELP WANTED

Van Drivers $9.50/hr Van Aides $8.88/hr (or $9.50 w/license) Pathways to Independence in Kearny, NJ is seeking candidates to transport and work with individuals with developmental F/T Bilingual in Spanish. Start $10.50 disabilities. Position is approx.25 hrs.per Mon thru Friday wk, M-F (6:45AM-9AM & 2:15PM4:30PM), Apply in person at: split shift. Must have a valid driver’slicense 969 Newark Tnpke, Suite D Kearny & good driving record. Experience driving or fax resume (201)998-5951 vans preferred, not required. We offer PAID Email: janethm@familyfooddist.com Holidays, Sick time, Vacation & Personal 07W03 days & potential growth opportunities. A great work environment and a place you can make a difference for the disabled. Applicants fill out an application at our main REAL ESTATE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES! office M-F 8:30A-4:00P located at Mid-Realty, Inc. has been a successful, professional 60 Kingsland Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032 or company who has served new jersey for over 50 email resume to: lnatale@pathwaysnj.org years. If you would like to know how to enjoy an

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independent, successful career in real estate or if you are an active agent looking for a change, call Mid-Realty, Inc. today for details and a confidential interview.

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Paramount Bakeries located in Newark, NJ

Is seeking a maintenance technician for their bakery facility. The maintenance technician installs, maintains and repairs machinery, equipment, physical structures and pipe and electrical systems in an industrial setting. Prior experience necessary; food manufacturing experience a plus. Competitive salary and benefits. Please send your resume to bethd@paramountbakeries.com or call 973-482-6638, ext. 70 08W03

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JAG Paving

is looking to hire experienced mason workers Please call 201-991-4165 07W03

PT/FT Looking for Bilingual Receptionist/ Dental Assistant for dental office with computer experience and excellent social skills.

Email your resume to 09W03

DRIVER WANTED

Marketing Position for Adult Medical Daycare Facility wanted immeSOS GASES INC diately in Essex County.

1100 Harrison Ave Competitive Salary and Kearny, NJ 07032 Commission. Fax Resumes Att: Steve Sr. to 973-751-1190 or call 201-998-7800 973-751-6000. sosgasesinc@msn.com Following is a plus.

Requirements: CDL Wanted Spanish Speaking License, Haz Mat,

Twix Card, Medical Card (DOT) All Trucks New Automatic’s.

Monday -Friday 09W04

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COMPANY IS SEEKING • Person with a driver’s license for a company car $11 per hour • Office cleaning people for July and August M-F 2:30- 9pm approx.

Interviews Weds. and Thurs. 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Apply at 38 Johnston Ave., Kearny. Se habla Espanol.

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PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CLEANING

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Kearny Experienced Warehouse Helpers Needed FT, bilingual in Spanish Monday thru Friday Start $10.50/hr. For details call 201-997-7689 x 1104 also apply in person/ 969 Newark Tnpke. Unit D, Kearny, NJ and mail:

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MANAGEMENT TRAINEE

Must be fluent in Spanish to Work with our Latin clientele.

No experience. will train.

Must have car.

Call 201-991-1089 To schedule an interview. 08W3

Cust.Serv -Receiving/ processing order, gen. office duties, detailed oriented, punctual, good computer/comm.skills FT/ PT Call: 973 754 9775 EMail:Farm.Fresh.Foodservice@Gmail .com 08W3

Restaurant located in Lyndhurst is seeking for a cook and kitchen helper Laborers/Construction with or without expeworkers needed, Newark rience, must speak Iron-Bound company, $10 to $15/hour. Mon- English and Spanish, Great pay, Interested day - Friday ... 7:30 to finish (some Saturdays) please contact LivingSpace 201-933-1588 973-824-0636 (Ask for Eric).

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into the program that has helped so many addicts.

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Michinard has nothing but good things to say about Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous. But he says too often, anonymity prohibits many from talking about the disease. The anonymity has to disappear before things can improve, he says.

Now that doesn’t mean the programs don’t work — because they do. But in Michinard’s case, he took it public.

His website, “The Alcoholic Next Door,” seeks to take away the stigma of addiction.

He wants people to be fully aware the guy next door, with a wife, two kids, a picket fence and a dog, could very well be an alcoholic. He offers written advice, video directions — and he says if he’s able to touch the life of one person — whether it’s an addict or a friend or family member —

“I’ve done my job.”

And in Michinard’s case, it appears he’s already won that battle, too.

Andrew Michinard is a business associate of Observer Co-Owner Lisa Feorenzo. At Lisa’s request, he made himself available to The Observer.

Are you in need of help, but don’t know where to turn? Visit Michinard’s website at www. thealcoholicnextdoor.org.

You can contact him via the website, find links to his social-media pages, other links for help and so much more. Don’t wait any longer — take that step today.

Do you have a story to share? Please know that while we hope you’d use your name, we’d be more than happy to tell your story anonymously.

Send an email to lisa@ theobserver.com and we’ll get back to you.

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But he’s tired — like many of you reading this are — of the stigmas associated with alcoholism, with drug addiction and the like.

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Continued from Page 1 million and $58.4 million.

The township — under a joint agreement with the Lyndhurst Board of Education — agreed to build the new school on the site of Matera Field, bordered roughly by Ridge Road, and Page and Marin avenues.

The township last month adopted bond ordinances that will finance construction.

Two “smaller” bonds are expected to be issued at some point, according to township attorney Carmine Alampi, “for infrastructure work and a retaining wall.” He didn’t provide a cash estimate.

Alampi said Dobco will follow design and construction specifications for the new building as prepared by the consulting architects, DiCara/Rubino Architects of Wayne.

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Continued from Page 1 One fireman was returning to the seat in the tiller (rear driving compartment — when the collision occurred.

He was thrown from the truck at that time. He was transported to the hospital, but his injuries were not lifethreatening. He was home, safe, with his family, later the same day, according to an HFD Facebook post.

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Continued from Page 1 for which “adequate documentation was not provided demonstrating that certain costs charged to the FY (Fiscal Year) 20152016 Title 1, Part A program represent allowable costs.”

In this case, the auditors said the district “did not provide copies of board approvals, time/activity reports and/or other records indicating Mr. J. R. Huaranga [Harrison Councilman Jesus R. Huaranga, listed as parent liaison coordinator] was assigned or performed work attributable to the Title 1 program.

“Nor did the district include Mr. J. R. Huaranga’s name on the Salary Analysis Schedule which lists personnel funded in whole or in part by Title 1. As a result, the salary costs incurred for Mr. J. R. Huaranga totaling $30,192 are deemed to be

Alampi said that under a construction contract that the township and the builder were expected to sign July 9, Dobco is to complete the job “by Memorial Day 2020” in time for the first classes to begin in September 2020.

A pre-construction meeting with Dobco was also scheduled for this week to help get things rolling, he said.

Dobco will be deploying “a lot of sub-contractors” on the job, Alampi said, all of whom “are known to us and are well-known in the [construction] industry.”

As prescribed by a “project labor agreement” with the builder, there is to be “union labor all the way” on the project, Alampi said.

To make sure the builder is following the designated plans and specifications, the township has retained Epic Management of Piscataway to handle construction management for the project, Alampi said.

The driver of the dump truck, meanwhile, claimed his brakes failed and he veered to the left to attempt to avoid the fire truck at the last moment.

The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Accident Investigation Unit was contacted and is assisting the Harrison Police Department with the investigation.

Please check back at theobserver.com for updates.

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unallowable.”

An additional $9,124.57 charged to Title 1 payroll for extended day and summer programs for 2015 and 2016 was also disallowed for lack of timesheets and other documentation.

Auditors found that Title 1 salaries paid to J. R. Huaranga and J. A. Huaranga, the councilman’s son and Title I teacher, were allocated to the same district account number.

(Nowhere is it suggested, however, that either employee was a no-show. The only recommendation made by the state in this matter is the district “… must improve procedures for the payment of expenditures related to the Title 1, Part A program ….”)

• $20,568.01 in miscellaneous expenses “… charged to the Title 1, Part A program absent any correlation to district’s Schoolwide Plans, and were not deemed to be reasonable and necessary for the efficient performance of the

Epic – which provided a similar role on the Kearny High School job – will be paid $21,000 per month “to keep the project on line and on time,” the attorney said, and the firm will be paid from the professional fees component of the township bond issue on the project, he added.

Alampi said Epic will assign a site coordinator to the job on a “24/7” basis, and “there will be a regional coordinator above him,” along with “in-house staff” from the Lyndhurst Board of Education, to ensure a chain of accountability.

Another safeguard built into the process, Alampi noted, is that should there be a significant disagreement between the parties, “the contractor cannot stop the work by walking off the job. There is a provision for mediation.”

At a point “18 months from now,” the attorney said, the township — in consultation with local school officials — will likely issue another bond … probably in the amount of $2

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million … for “school furniture and technical equipment.”

It makes sense to wait that long, Alampi said, because by then, the district should have a better sense of how many desks, chairs, etc., will be needed for the incoming seventh- , eighth- and ninth-graders and, because technology advances so quickly, the district will be able to order the most up-to-date computer equipment for students.

“On this job, the Board of Education is our customer,” Alampi said. “They’re going to be very involved in the design of the school because we want to have a satisfied customer by meeting the standards of the district.”

While, at this time, the district is committed to dedicating grades 7 through 9 for the junior high, Alampi said the district is also keeping its options open “by having [educational] professionals” explore the possibility of “modifying” that plan at some point.

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A look at the damage to the tiller seat on Harrison Ladder 1. A dump truck collided with it last week, sending a firefighter to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

federal program.”

The auditors found that Title 1 schoolwide plans for Lincoln Elementary School, Washington Middle School, Hamilton Intermediate School and Harrison High School “were identical,” nor could they find any “explicit or discernable connection between the strategies and programs contained therein ….”

Among the items questioned by the auditors: $10,216.30 for 20 Canon digital cameras with accessories for photography class; $3,316 for rental of 60 marching band uniforms; $2,063 for 20 tickets to see the Broadway show “School of Rock” for summer program; $1,275 in payroll costs for staffers’ supervision of “dance team, fitness club, environmental club and gifted & talented; $1,085.28 for one Dell desktop computer and HP LaserJet printer; $739.45 for 150 t-shirts for volleyball tournament; $636 for one document printer

for guidance officer to print IEPs (Individualized Education Programs); $499.79 for 11 basketballs and two vinyl hockey balls; and $450 for nine afterschool yoga classes.

• $451.37 in “excess expenditures … not substantiated by actual program charges.” The auditors cited bookkeeping procedures for this alleged accounting error.

The auditors additionally took the district to task for incorrectly calculating the amount of reimbursement owed the state for the cost of employee “pensions, group life insurance, social security and other benefits to the Teacher’s Pension and Annuity Fund (TPAF)” by using “both contractual and non-contractual salaries to calculate their reimbursement.” And the district was late in making that payment, they said.

Also, the auditors found that the district “did not accurately record salary nor

benefit costs on a consistent basis as [Title 1] activities were performed,” failed to list “funding percentages, nor dollar amounts” for Title 1 appointments in BOE minutes, failed to “produce documentation regarding consultation with nonpublic school officials during the design and development of the Title 1 program” and “on various occasions … failed to issue a purchase order prior to services being rendered.”

Doran attributed some of the difficulties with recordkeeping to staff transitioning during the relevant time period.

Meanwhile, OFAC requires that the board “shall discuss the findings of the audit … at a public meeting of the district board of education no later than 30 days after receipt of the findings. And “the findings of the (state) audit … and the board of education’s corrective-action plan shall be posted on the district’s website …”

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