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here we were, parked at the top of our driveway, in the midst of a spirited radio sing-along to the Queen classic “Bohemian Rhapsody.”

“Mother … I don’t want to die,” I belted out in a duet with Freddie Mercury. “I sometime wish I’d never been born at al l…” when a little voice chimes in from the back seat, quietly stating, “that’s how I feel sometimes.”

Cue the music stopping with the scratch of a needle.

Our karaoke party was over.

I cut the radio and turned to my daughter, “You what?”

“I do,” she said. “Sometimes, I really feel that way.

Lindsey is just so mean to me. It just makes me feel like I don’t even want to be alive.”

Deep breaths. Deep breaths.

Floored by the words that came from my daughter’s mouth, I silently walked in the house. My 10-yearold had just told me that she sometimes wishes she weren’t alive. How do I react to that? What do I say? After making me promise to not tell her dad she said this, we went downstairs. I couldn’t scold her for saying such a thing because it would totally invalidate her feelings.

I couldn’t do that because I know EXACTLY what she’s feeling because I, too, felt that same way at about her age.

When I found out my husband and I were expecting a baby girl, I was elated.

I dreamed of all the girly things that would fill our lives. Then one day, I had a not so happy thought pass through my mind: What if my daughter had to endure the mean-girl treatment I went through in school?

Thinking myself foolish, I shook that off, enjoying the first few years of my precious baby girl’s sweet life.

Preschool and kindergarten were great. Then it started. As first-grade progressed, my daughter would more and more frequently tell me about Stacey, a girl in her class who was mean to her, telling her she wasn’t allowed to dance with the other girls because SHE wasn’t a cheerleader. Stacey also told the other girls that they were not allowed to play with my daughter. By

the end of the year, it grew to Stacey leading all of the other girls to walk up to my daughter and stomp on her foot.

I was in the kitchen one day when I heard a flutter of paper coming down into the den from the loft above. I had to read the note several times before I believed what my eyes were showing me.

It was my daughter’s words, telling how sad she was and how much she hated school and almost everyone in her class. She went on to list the names of a handful of girls who were still nice to her.

I have always believed in letting kids learn how to fight their own battles.

Whenever my daughter would tell me how mean Stacey was, I would give her suggestions of how to deal with it. She would come home, proudly telling me how she stood up to Stacey, only to have Stacey continue to be mean.

After this note, however, I went right in to her teacher and showed it to her. She was devastated, telling me she knows about the playground pecking order that had formed over the two consecutive years the same group of children were in her class.

She had no idea it was that extreme.

The teacher assured me Stacey and my daughter would not be in the same second-grade class as it was time to break up Stacey and her ring of followers. Second-grade went smoothly and by the end of third-grade, my daughter mustered up the courage to approach Stacey, saying she hoped they could be friends again.

She was shot down with Stacey telling her a resounding “no” and telling my daughter she’s the meanest girl in school and that she was going to tell her parents.

Well, that didn’t go so well.

Still, I told my daughter how I was so proud of her.

Secretly, I admired my daughter’s strength for even considering approaching Stacey. I never could have done that when I was her age.

Really, I admire my daughter for many reasons.

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DESPAIR FOR HER DAUGHTER 10 years as an only child to a single mother. When her mother remarried, Lindsey had no choice but to move hours away from her father and all her friends, and suddenly had to share her mother with a new step-father and two half-siblings.

This is a lot of change in a short time for any child to process. When Lindsey

found that Lisa was also new — and from the same area from which she had moved — it was sense of familiarity and she seized on it.

By the end of the school year, my daughter would come home crying every day because Lindsey was flat-out mean to her and wouldn’t let Lisa near her. Once again, she found herself alone at

recess.

A week before school ended, a couple of girls found my daughter crying at lunch. When she told them about how Lindsey was treating her, they told my daughter Lindsey was telling everyone bad things

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She is confident in who she is and is not afraid of what other people think.

When she insisted on wearing a superhero cape to school in first-grade, I fought my urge to tell her to take it off because I knew kids would make fun of her.

As a result of my own childhood bullying, I’ve spent my whole life worrying about what other people think or might say about me. The last thing I want is to instill my own insecurities in my daughter. That would be the greatest disservice I could do for her.

Instead, I help her to be the tough, thick-skinned girl I wish I could have been.

She has always been very mature for her age and sometimes she has a hard time relating to other children. In fact, as she moved beyond first-grade, I came to learn that my daughter was often alone at recess. My heart broke. She would often gravitate to the teachers and

adults on the playground and have conversations with them.

Fourth-grade came and my daughter befriended a girl who had just moved to the area. Lisa was a quiet girl and my daughter was asked to familiarize her with the school. The two quickly hit it off, finding much in common. She was the friend for which my daughter had waited. Unfortunately, a roadblock in their friendship came in the form of Lindsey, a girl who had also just moved to town.

Lindsey also took a liking to Lisa, so much so that she would not let Lisa play with my daughter. She became possessive of Lisa, literally dragging her away from my daughter by the hand. Lisa was so timid that she didn’t know how to stand up to Lindsey, and even told my daughter that she is actually scared of Lindsey.

I came to find out Lindsey had spent most of her

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Council split over proposed rec-fee spikes

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Hiking municipal recreation fees for nonprofit and club/travel teams headquartered in Kearny but whose rosters include non-Kearny resident players

is one scenario that’s caused some consternation.

Fourth Ward Councilman Michael Landy and Second Ward Councilman Richard Konopka have been in the forefront of a mini-campaign to protect the interests of local teams by creating a wider gap in fees for the nonprofit clubs, given the competition for limited local playing spaces, particularly with the Gunnell Oval’s reconstruction.

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season; Kearny private groups are assessed a ballfield fee of $100 for two hours and non-Kearny private groups pay $200 for two hours. Additionally, Kearny private groups pay a $75 ballfield lighting fee per hour while non-Kearny private groups are assessed a $150 hourly charge.

The Rec Commission has proposed to restructure the ordinance by devising five categories of participants, each with designated ballfield and lighting fees.

Here’s how that would work: • Non-profit resident youth groups would pay a field permit fee of $25 per hour/ per game-practice/per field and, for a field with lights, they’d pay $50 per hour/per game-practice/per field.

• Non-profit adult resident groups would pay a field permit fee of $50 per hour and for a field with lights, they’d pay $75 per hour.

• Non-profit non-resident youth groups would pay $50 per hour for field use and a lighting fee of $100 per hour.

• Non-profit non-resident adult groups would pay a $100 per hour field fee and $150 per hour for lights.

• For-profit resident groups would pay a field fee of $100 per hour and a $150 hourly fee for lights.

Several elected officials opined on the matter.

Fourth Ward Councilwoman Susan McCurrie said: “We definitely have to increase the fees because these are from decades ago,” but she hastened to add that the proposed new fee schedule should get a full public airing so those groups most affected would have an opportunity for input.

Third Ward Councilwoman Eileen Eckel said she’s inclined to support a fee hike, but possibly for a more modest adjustment.

“I’d like to see if a moderate increase would meet our needs,” she said. “I want to be fair to everyone using our fields.”

Less sympathetic to a financial justification was fellow Third Councilwoman Carol Jean Doyle. “By charging all that extra money,” Doyle said, “we’re discouraging our younger players because we’re going to make it unaffordable for them so we’ll be limiting our talent. We’ve got to remember — we’re a blue-

‘By charging all that extra money, we’re discouraging our younger players because we’re going to make it unaffordable ... remember, we’re a blue collar town.’

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And Mayor Alberto Santos also weighed in against the proposed fee hikes “because they are too high.

The impact on non-profit groups who apply to use our fields, like the Thistle FC Soccer program, would be draconian. The group estimates they would have to pay $15,000 in fees for their fall program and $10,000 for their spring program.

“While the current fee structure is outdated, the proposal would hamstring the non-profit leagues that have historically used town fields,” he said.

The town’s health fee ordinance — which town business administrator Robert Smith described as “kind of antiquated” — is also under review, “but not just about increases in fees — we want to bring it into alignment with current conditions,” he said.

Some examples Smith cited includes how to regulate a sort of middleman food service operator who brings in several different restaurants to a corporate setting and how to clarify the definition of a “temporary” food-related service such as a “farmer’s market.”

“There are a whole bunch of nitty-gritty issues,” Smith said, “which we want to make more equitable and business-friendly. The ordinance was last amended in 2012 and, prior to that, in 1987.”

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More than 500 more apartments planned for Harrison

By Ron Leir Special to The Observer

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repare to welcome yet another new residential complex to Harrison’s growing redevelopment

cycle.

This one is called the Benjamin Harrison (grandson of U.S. President William Henry Harrison, for whom the town is named) and while it’s a little off the beaten track — it’s a 13-minute walk to the Harrison PATH station — it’s still close enough for a view of the Passaic River.

The new project at 100 Bergen St., off Essex Street, will rise on the site of the old GEO Specialty Chemicals, a vestige of the town’s once pervasive industrial landscape.

GEO shut down operations in 2014.

The project site is located at the end of Dey Street, with frontage along Bergen, Essex and First streets and the river, all situated in the Harrison Waterfront Redevelopment Area.

As approved by the Harrison Planning Board on Aug. 16, plans call for construction of two five-story buildings, exclusively residential, comprising 620,000 square feet to accommodate a total of 538 rental apartments and a parking garage for 538 cars plus several curbside spaces.

Tenants would use First Street to enter and exit the garage.

The developers — a joint venture of The Pegasus Group and CEO Richard Miller and Ironstate Development — are proposing a mix of 170 studio units, 246 one-bedrooms and 122 two-bedrooms.

Among the amenities planned are resident lounges, a gym, storage space, a children’s studio, pool, patios and courtyard, a business lounge, dog park and bike racks.

A public walkway along the Passaic River is also planned, possibly with an outdoor café.

In 2010, the 5.4-acre development site was targeted for an expansion of the River Park apartment complex to provide for 329 residential units, 1,950 square-feet of retail

space and 1,000 square-feet of offices. But that plan never materialized, allowing Pegasus and Ironstate to fill the gap.

Those companies have previously built several hundred new apartments, a hotel and retail shops within walking distance of the PATH station.

For their newest project, the developers propose to install three drainage outfalls that will discharge into the Passaic — subject to N.J. Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) stormwater management requirements.

They also plan to put in “Siamese” fire connections instead of conventional fire hydrants.

Given the prior industrial operation on the site, the developers have engaged the services of a DEP-sanctioned Licensed State Remediation Professional (LSRP) — Stephen Maxwell of Civil & Environmental Consultants of Langhorne, Pennsylvania — who is responsible for ensuring the builders meet the DEP’s standards for the proposed project use, according to DEP spokesman Larry Hajna.

As part of its approval for the project, the Harrison Planning Board specified that the developers would cede part of their property, as would a neighboring property owner, to ensure adequate access for emergency vehicles and public access to the proposed 10-footwide river walk.

The planners also directed that Dey Street would not be extended to Railroad Avenue so as to prevent drivers from using it as a potential “speedway.”

Additionally, at the suggestion of some residents, they asked the developers to tone down some of the brighter exterior coloring proposed for their buildings.

The builders are negotiating to acquire railroad property that crosses part of the development site.

Completion of the Benjamin Harrison project figures to be done in about two years, Planning Board chairman Art Pettigrew estimated.

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everal weeks ago, we ran a story about the possibility that an Urban Enterprise Zone program to keep Kearny’s streets clean could come to an end.

It is also possible a police walking patrol — funded by the local UEZ — could also come to a close because there simply isn’t money to pay for the program anymore.

When UEZs began several decades ago, they had so much promise.

Shoppers paid half the sales tax they’d normally pay elsewhere.

The taxes collected went back to individual municipalities.

Everyone won.

Kearny was no exception to the rule.

But under the previous governor, funding for UEZs went away and were practically forgotten about.

EDITORIAL It was hard to even notice that they existed anymore.

But there was hope.

During the campaign last year, we were led to believe when he took office, Gov. Phil Murphy would give more attention — and money — to UEZs. The governor did re-up several UEZs that were set to expire. And that’s good.

But that’s been all.

Here in Kearny, the UEZ has done some great things for local businesses.

In the summer months, the Farmer’s Market brings people together in the Kearny Avenue shopping district on the south end of town.

Not only do residents get a chance to buy fresh produce, the market naturally allows buyers to do even more shopping, whether it’s for a meal

at many of the restaurants — or whether it’s at stores that might not otherwise get the organic foot traffic.

Each spring, the zone sponsors a townwide garage sale — and often, out-of-town residents come here looking for bargains — and then similarly shop at stores and restaurants on Kearny Avenue and elsewhere in town.

We could go on forever here.

But the bottom line is this town — and others with UEZs — need them.

It is our hope our representatives in Trenton do everything within their power to ensure UEZs get what they need to survive — and succeed.

Nothing less will do.

What are your thoughts?

Feedback is welcome and encouraged. Send letters to editorial@theobserver.com.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Congratulations from Congress, St. Columcille To the Editor: I would like to congratulate the St. Columcille United Gaelic Pipe Band of Kearny on their recent success at the 73rd Annual All Ireland Pipe Band Championships in Ireland.

These talented individuals have carved out a little piece of history as

the first Irish Pipe Band champions from outside Ireland or the United Kingdom.

Perhaps even more impressive, their feat came on the group’s firstever trip to Ireland, a long-time goal of Sean McGonigal, who founded the band in 1949.

Their triumph has made Kearny and all of New Jersey proud, and I look forward to hearing of their continued success.

Ar Aghaidh le Ceol na n Gael — Onward the music of the Gael!

U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr. (D-9th) Member of Congress

Great work going on at The Observer, reader says To the Editor: I just moved back to New Jersey after living in Manhattan for over 30 years.

On Wednesday, Aug. 15, I was walking back home from Mass at St. Mary’s and stopped into Kaivel Mini Mart and picked up a copy of The

Observer (Page 1 headline: 4 MORE YEARS!).

I got home — read it cover to cover — and truly enjoyed the newspaper.

Your reporters have their fingers on the pulse of everything local.

I even enjoyed the ads!

Thank you for catching me up on

current local issues. I look forward to the next issue.

And it’s great to be back in Essex county. There is truly no place like home.

Keep up the good work!

Mike Morrison Nutley

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Belleville HS teen graduates summer med program

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BELLEVILLE HIGH School rising senior was one of only 15 kids to graduate from the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine at Seton Hall University’s Medical Internship Navigating Diversity & Science (MINDS) Program this summer.

Camillah Nigatu, of Belleville High School, joined 14 peers from various other schools in the state in completing the rigorous and highly competitive program.

“Our mission is to create a physician workforce that is capable of delivering excellent clinical care and optimal health to all individuals — irrespective of their socioeconomic status — and one that reflects the communities we are so privileged to serve,’’ said Dr. Bonita Stanton, founding dean of the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine at Seton Hall University.

The 15 students were selected from a deep applicant pool of 248 New Jersey high school students who are from underrepresented backgrounds. Each teen engaged in hands-on learning. which included learning how to suture (do stiches) with surgeons, motivational interviewing with clinical psychologists and working in the ER at Hackensack University Medical Center to interview patients affected by homelessness, domestic violence and substance abuse.

“This internship provides

gifted students with an opportunity to experience hands-on learning from dedicated physicians and allied health professionals from underrepresented communities and helps us achieve a goal of working to ensure future physicians mirror the communities where they practice,’’ said Dr. David S. Kountz, associate dean of Diversity and Equity at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine at Seton Hall University.

This year’s theme, “How Your Home Affects Your Health,” follows the School of Medicine’s mission of engagement and vision of health equity. A key goal of the curriculum is to eliminate disparities in health outcomes, regardless of socio-economic and other factors.

“We are committed to supporting students from underrepresented communities so they can harness their talents and help create a field of medical professionals as diverse as our population in New Jersey and beyond,’’ said Asia McCleary-Gaddy, director of Diversity & Equity at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine at Seton Hall University.

The interns visited the New Community Center’s Harmony House and met with Seton Hall alum Arti Kakkar, the organization’s chief of health and human services, to understand how homelessness affects women and children.

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Rogers: Put armed officers in schools

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Steven Rogers, a Republican Nutley Commissioner, an ex-cop, a former school

trustee and current adviser to President Donald J. Trump, is campaigning to get trained, armed personnel in schools to protect students and staff.

In a May Tweet, Rogers said he’d be “speaking to state legislators” about passing a bill “to establish a uniformmandated school-security

protocol that includes police personnel in schools.”

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Rogers on his own legislative pitch.

Asked if there was any bill in the hopper to implement his mandate for cops-in-school, Rogers said: “There’s not one now [but] I hope one will be introduced. I’ve talked to some assemblymen and senators around the state and several said [my proposal] has merit.”

If local boards can’t or won’t pull the trigger, Rogers said, then it would be “beneficial for the state to step in and take control.”

As a fallback position, if a school board won’t hire people with guns, then “let people vote on it,” he said.

“Your most important layer of protection is a trained armed police officer in schools,” Rogers said, because metal detectors only go so far. Much better, he said, is to have a cop — active or retired — or a military person who is trained in firearms and in engaging shooters.

“Then,” he said, “if a person somehow penetrates a school with a loaded weapon, you have someone else trained in firearms inside.”

Many school districts are “spending thousands on school security assessments,” Rogers said, when, instead, they’d be better off to “reach out to retired cops in [their] community who did community policing in the ‘90s” and hire them.

Emphasis on “gun control” is misplaced, Rogers said.

“Gun-free zones have proven not to work. Chicago has the toughest gun control laws but they’ve had over 100 people killed [this year].”

Several school districts in The Observer territory deploy uniformed police personnel but not in every school every

day.

In Kearny, three armed cops are assigned to the schools: one is stationed at the high school daily; another is a L.E.A.D. instructor for an anti-drug program and rotates through elementary schools; and a third functions as a rotating community-policing officer.

Some elementary schools have unarmed security personnel guarding entrances.

The Harrison Board of Education recently hired two “Class 3” cops — a retired state trooper and a retired Harrison cop who both carry weapons — and a third police retiree serves as a “Class 2” armed officer. All cover the district’s four schools on a rotating basis at the direction of BOE security director, retired Harrison police supervisor Michael Green.

And in Lyndhurst, there are two township cops assigned full-time to the high school as armed school resource officers, supplemented by two volunteer cops, also armed, who rotate through the district.

“Having cops in schools is great,” Rogers said, not only because they’re trained firearms pros but also because “students become friendly with them” and will open up to them. “They’re going to see if a student is depressed, then talk to them – that’s how you prevent possible violence.”

Beyond that, Rogers said, the situation “boils down to how much time we’re going to give a shooter to use his weapon to kill people … we have to use common sense. And if districts don’t want teachers armed, then fine but then, as an alternative, use trained cops or military personnel to protect our staff and students.”

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Co-ed soccer registration underway Fall co-ed soccer registration (for kids in first- through eighth-grade) is now underway through Sept. 14 at the community center. Proof of Harrison residency is required. For fee amounts or more information, call 973268-2469.

Kearny Application deadline for fire department exam approaching Friday, Aug. 31, is the deadline for would-be Kearny firefighters to apply for the required state Civil Service Commission exam, the KFD has announced. Applications must be filed online at the commission’s website, www. nj.gov/csc, where more information is also available.

There is a $35 fee. Potential KFD employment is open only to residents of Kearny or Newark between the ages of 18 and 35. Applicants must also be U.S. citizens and, as of Aug. 31, possess a high school diploma or approved equivalent certificate.

Discarded mattresses must be wrapped before being put curbside From Kearny DPW Manager Kevin Murphy: Effective immediately, Kearny residents are advised that all mattresses must be wrapped in plastic prior to placing them at the curb for trash pickups.

Head to Resorts Sept. 19 A bus leaves from the Henrietta Benstead Senior Center, 60 Columbia Ave., Wednesday, Sept. 19, at 9:30 a.m., for Resorts Casino, Atlantic City.

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Literacy NJ seeks volunteer tutors Literacy NJ West Hudson is recruiting volunteer tutors to help adult learners improve literacy skills. Tutors receive 10 hours of training in four sessions, where they learn how to run a book group, help students prepare for the U.S. citizenship test, prepare adult learners for the high school equivalency exam and lead a small ESL conversation group. The curriculum is provided, and tutors sign up for one semester at a time.

Training is offered from 5:30 to 8 p.m., September 18, 20, 25 & 27 at the Kearny Branch

Kitchen fire in Lyndhurst quickly knocked down A kitchen fire on the 700 block of Kingsland Avenue that resulted from unattended cooking was quickly extinguished by the Lyndhurst Fire Department recently, Det. Vincent Auteri, of the Lyndhurst Police Department said.

The fire reportedly broke out at around 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 8. When

police officers arrived on the scene, they reported seeing thick black coming from a second-floor window.

It took only a few minutes, following their arrival, for the LFD to extinguish the fire.

The Rutherford and North Arlington fire departments assisted on the scene.

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donated uniforms, may visit the Health Department, at 253 Stuyvesant Ave., Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Donations are also accepted.

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School readiness refresher Tuesday, Aug. 28 at 12:30 p.m.

Children entering kindergarten or first-grade are invited to join local teacher Jennifer Humphrey and enjoy fun activities to help get ready for the new school year.

Registration is required. Call 201-998-2666 to do so.

Elks ready to be halfway there …

Kearny Elks 1050 present Halfway to St Patrick’s Day — the wake for Sheamus McElk — Sept. 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 314 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. For advanced ticket information — including the case — send an email to kearny1050@ gmail.com. All proceeds benefit Elks’ charities.

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HEP flea market is Sept. 15 Helping Exceptional People (HEP) sponsors a craft show & flea market Saturday, Sept.

15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Columbian Hall, 194 River Road. All proceeds will benefit local organizations that serve people with intellectual disabilities. For more information, including vendors, call 973-583-2829.

The Queen of Peace Knights of Columbus will be hosting their Annual BBQ on Sunday, September 9 at the Columbian Club Hall, 194 River Road, North Arlington, at 1:00pm.

Knights hosting annual BBQ Sept. 9 The Queen of Peace Knights of Columbus hosts its annual BBQ Sunday, Sept. 9, at the Columbian Club Hall, 194 River Road, at 1 p.m. All are welcome to come and enjoy an old-fashioned good time with good food and

good friends. Dessert and refreshments (beer, wine and soda) are included. Tickets can be purchased at the Queen of Peace Rectory, at the Columbian Club Hall, or by calling 201-988-0183. (Please call for pricing, as well.) All attending are asked to donate a non-expired, non-perishable canned good for the Knights’ “Food for Families” project.

Board of Health meetings resume Sept. 12 Regularly scheduled meetings of the Board of Health resume Wednesday, Sept. 12, at 7 p.m., at the senior center, 10 Beaver Ave., and on the first Wednesday of each month thereafter.

Nutley Movie Under the Stars, ‘Coco,’ is Sept. 7 The township presents Movie Under the Stars Sept. 7 at the Oval, 300 Franklin Ave., with a presentation of “Coco.”

The movie begins at dusk. The rain date is Sept. 14. Food will be available for purchase. For more information, contact the Nutley Recreation Department at 973-284-4966, weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Luring charges for Lyndhurst man Acting Bergen County Prosecutor Dennis Calo recently announced the arrest of Jeffrey Holt, 31, of Lyndhurst, on charges of luring and endangering the welfare of a child.

The arrest is the result of a joint investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and the Lyndhurst Police Department.

On Sunday, July 29, members of the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit and the Lyndhurst Police Department received information that Holt had approached a juvenile in Lyndhurst, engaged the juvenile in sexually-inappropriate conversation and invited the juvenile back to his resi-

dence.

As a result of the investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit and the Lyndhurst Police Department, Holt was arrested and charged with one count of luring and one count of endangering the welfare of a child.

Holt was released, pending his first appearance at Bergen County Central Judicial Processing Court in Hackensack Wednesday, Aug. 15, at 8:30 a.m.

Calo states that these charges are merely accusations and that the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

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Devils’ Kyle Palmieri, former St. Peter’s Prepster, launches foundation

By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com

New Jersey Devils forward Kyle Palmieri — who grew up in New Jersey and for two years played high school hockey at St. Peter’s Prep in Jersey City — and his fiancé Ashlee Casper have officially launched the Kyle Palmieri Foundation, whose mission is to give back to those who put their lives on the line to preserve the freedoms of all Americans.

Kyle and Ashlee will continue their mission to show their sincerest appreciation for active- and veteran-service members and their families for their sacrifices — and they plan to raise funds for various programs that benefit the

military community.

“There are endless challenges facing our nation’s military service members and veterans. We hope to help ease some of these challenges by providing support through the Kyle Palmieri Foundation and through our partnerships with NMFA, SWAN and Pets for Vets,” Kyle Palmieri said.

“Each of these organizations provide invaluable support and services — and the foundation looks to help expand their incredible work.

We’re proud to offer our help as a way to say thank you to the brave men and women who are serving and have served our country.”

The issue is personal to Kyle, as he has several family ties to the military.

Currently, his sister Taylor

and brother-in-law Stephen are honorably serving in the National Guard and the U.S. Army. This close connection inspired Kyle to do more to help those who sacrifice the most.

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The original Squad21 program will still live within the foundation.

The foundation supports: • Squad21 is a militaryrecognition program that offers active- and veteranservice members a chance to attend New Jersey Devils home games during the regular season. Playing on Kyle’s sweater No. 21, there are 21 people who are randomly chosen from a military organization for each of the 21 designated Squad21 games and they’re invited to bring a guest.

As part of the program, service members and their guests have a meet-and-greet with Kyle following each

game. Fans can support and interact with the Squad21 program using #Squad21 on social media. For more information, visit www.nhl. com/devils/community/ player-programs.

• Service Women’s Action Network (SWAN) is the voice of all military women. It’s a member-driven community network that advocates for individual and collective needs of service women. It is committed to seeing that all service women receive the opportunities, protections, benefits and respect they deserve. For more information, visit www. servicewomen.org.

•. National Military Family Association (NMFA) is the leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening and protecting the families of those currently serving, retired, wounded or fallen.

NMFA provides families of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard and Commissioned Corps of the USPHS and NOAA with information, works to get them the benefits they deserve and offers programs that improve lives. For more information, visit www.militaryfamily.org.

• Pets for Vets was created to improve the lives of veterans and animals by bringing them together in a thoughtful, caring way. The organization’s goal is to give back to the brave servicemen and women who have given everything to our country, while finding homes for deserving shelter pets. For more information, visit www. petsforvets.com.

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Lyndhurst boys’ soccer: Moving on after graduation The Lyndhurst High School boys’ soccer team posted a 10-9-1 record last year.

“We could have won 13 or 14 times,” said fourthyear head coach Denis Jelcic. “We came out on fire and won nine of our first 10 games. We went to the (Bergen) County Tournament, lost to Fair Lawn, and then things just spiraled.”

The Golden Bears ended up losing to Fort Lee in the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 1, Group II quarterfinals.

And then the program started to lose from there, especially on Graduation Day in June.

“We lost a lot of experience from last year’s team,” Jelcic said. “We lost of our height and lost a lot of our goal scorers.”

With that in mind, Jelcic is changing the Golden Bears’ approach this season.

“We’re going to focus more on possession,” Jelcic said. “We are going to play World Cup style soccer. We’re not going to play a lot of long balls.

We have a young group and we have to correct our mistakes now.”

Despite the mass exodus to the Golden Bears’ roster due to pomp and circumstance, Jelcic feels that his team can be competitive in 2018.

“We have a lot of talent,” Jelcic said. “We have a lot of young talent.

We have a lot of skilled players. It’s their turn to be rewarded if they can put it all together.”

Jelcic said that he has been “encouraged” by the way his team has performed in the offseason and preseason.

“I think they’re all committed to the style of play,” Jelcic said.

“They’re committed to the task at hand. That’s the way I want to look at it. They all want to win more than they did last year. I think I’m seeing some new leadership so far. I made sure some of our captains are young, because we all need to learn.”

The Golden Bears have three goalkeepers that have seen action in the preseason in senior Derek Santi, junior Tyler Luizzi and sophomore Andrew Fernandez.

Jelcic is still unsure as to which one of the three will emerge as his primary net minder.

“Andrew Fernandez is very mobile and agile for his size,” Jelcic said.

“Luizzi played a little last year and tries very hard.

Santi saw most of the action last year.”

The defensive line is

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The Belleville football team promises to be improved this season under new head coach Jermain Johnson. From left are offensive linemen Joe Monroig, Demetrie Samayoa, Adam Ruales, Johnson, Chris Freid, James Johnson, David Peterkin and Jimmy Rodriguez.

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to Wayne Hills, back to the comfortable existence of being a perennial winner. Johnson Jermain Johnson has didn’t have to concern himself traveled down this coaching on whether his linebacker got road before, tackling the chal- that science project done in lenge of leaving comfortable time or why a wide receiver confines of Wayne Hills footmissed health class three ball, where he was a highly straight times. Johnson didn’t respected assistant coach for have to deal with irate parents many years, to become a head or angry alumni. He just did coach of a struggling program. his job as a defensive coordiJohnson did it once, going nator and went home. from Wayne Hills to take over However, after one year the reins at Paterson Eastside as an assistant at his college in 2009, going to the school alma mater, Montclair State, that Joe Clark made famous and five years as an assistant with bat in his hand, all the at Wayne Hills, Johnson way to a major motion picture wanted to get back into head called “Lean on Me,” starring coaching once again.

Oscar-winner Morgan FreeSo the 45-year-old native man. of Bloomfield threw himself Johnson did his best to turn back into the head coaching the Ghosts into winners and waters once again and has came real close, posting a taken over the head spot at 15-23 record as the head coach Belleville High School, taking over four seasons. over a program that has enBut then Johnson went back joyed a winning season only

once in the last 20 years and made one trip to the NJSIAA state playoffs during that time.

People might be asking Johnson, “Why would you want to do this? Why take on the headache of being a head coach again, especially at a place where winning is an afterthought?”

Johnson has been the head football coach at Belleville for the last three months and already he is answering the aforementioned questions on his own.

“It’s been very surprising,” Johnson said of the response of his players. “The kids are coming in every day. They want to be there. They’re reporting on time. They’re not offering any excuses. They’re coming in and taking care of business. They want to learn.”

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around. Step by step, day by day, we’re teaching the kids how to play football. It may be Continued from Page 11 a slow moving process, but it’s a process, brick by brick, day That idea pumped Johnson by day.” up and raised the tone in his Johnson believes in that voice. philosophy so much that it “The thing I’m most excited has become the motto for the about is their willingness to 2018 Belleville Buccaneers. learn,” said Johnson, who was “We put that on T-shirts,” a standout player at BloomJohnson said. “We believe in field, Montclair State and that. I told the kids in the first eventually the old New Jersey meeting that I’m going to do Red Dogs of the Arena Footwhatever I need to do to get ball League. “They are like kids to come out. I’ve been in sponges. They’re soaking it all kids’ homes. I’ve been on the up. It’s been very positive all phone with their parents. I’m

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Johnson is impressed with what he’s seen so far.

“These kids have been coming every single day,” Johnson said. “They believe in what I have to say. If they just believe in the process, we’re going to be just fine.”

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a pro set offense with multiple plays coming from that initial formation.

Senior Matthew LaTorre (5-10, 170) is the starting quarterback, where he was a year ago.

“Matthew has shown good chemistry with the running backs,” Johnson said. “He has had to learn a lot in a short time. When he’s been healthy, he’s been very good. He wants to be good and wants to be proud of Belleville football and that’s a big help.”

The top running back is sophomore Derek Leigh (5-11, 175).

“He’s a strong runner,” Johnson said. “He’s able to break tackles. People just bounce right off him. He’s going to be a good one.”

Junior Ray Leak (5-9, 180) is a transfer from Piscataway High School who will be eligible to play right away.

“He brings a little different attitude to the backfield,” Johnson said. “He makes one cut and then he goes. He has a little bit of a slash in him.”

Senior Jerson Rivera (5-9, 175) is another running back.

“We have three running backs and all three bring different styles,” Johnson said.

“We have good depth in the backfield.”

The wide receivers are seniors Eric Rivera (6-2, 190) and Travon Merrick (5-11, 170).

The tight end is senior Joe Monroig (6-2, 230), who is one of the better two-way performers in the area. Monroig has been a three-year starter for the Bucs.

“He leads by example,” Johnson said of Monroig.

“He’s not really vocal, but he’s in control of the huddle. The others listen to him.”

The offensive line does not have a ton of experience, but there is some good size there.

Senior James Johnson (6-2, 275 and no relation to the coach) is one of the tackles. He missed all of last season due to injury. The other offensive tackle is junior Jimmy Rodriguez (6-1, 230). Senior

Demetrie Samayoa (6-2, 265) is one of the guards, with junior Adam Ruales (5-10, 230) and sophomore David Peterkin (5-11, 220) battling for playing time. Peterkin “has a lot of potential,” according to Johnson. Junior Chris Freid (6-0, 215) is the returning starter at center.

“It’s now just getting off the ball and getting that first push,” Johnson said. “They have to learn to drive block. It has taken some time to teach them, but they’re developing.”

The Bucs utilize a 4-4 base defensive set.

Monroig is a terror at defensive end, where he’s joined by junior Enrique Martinez (5-9, 180).

Samayoa is at defensive tackle, where Johnson called him “a stud…he comes off the ball so well. He’s worked hard at becoming a better defensive lineman.”

Ruales and Perkins are also defensive tackles.

Freid and Leigh are the inside linebackers, along with senior Gabriel DiPalma (5-8, 180).

The outside linebackers are senior Omarie Wilmore (6-3, 210), junior Hakim Fennell (5-9, 190) and Rivera.

“Wilmore is going to make a lot of noise this season,” Johnson said of the outside backer. “He has a nose for the football.”

Junior Justino Cecere (5-5, 155), senior Trevon Myrick (511, 170) and Jerson Rivera are the cornerbacks, with Leak at safety.

The Bucs open the 2018 season Sept. 7 against Dickinson at Doc Ellis Field in Belleville at 7 p.m.

Johnson isn’t promising championships in his first year, but he thinks the Bucs will be competitive. That’s the first step.

“When I first took this job, I had a lot of challenges,” Johnson said. “But I love challenges. These kids have been stepping up to the plate. The kids want to win and that’s what I love.”

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Continued from Page 11 filled with experienced players.

Senior Jeff Tellefsen was all set to be a solid defender last year, but was hurt early and missed most of the season.

Senior John Kulpanowski transferred to Lyndhurst from West Milford, where he was a starter.

“He’s improved everyone,” Jelcic said of Kulpanowski.

Sophomore Dylan Sousa and freshman Luis Yolianes round out the young group of defenders. Sousa came off the bench last season. There was another Luis Yolianes who played for Lyndhurst a few years ago. This one is a brother. Yes, they have the same name.

Junior Steven Cano and sophomore Bryan Cosman are the two outside midfielders. Cano was a bench player last year.

“He’s had an outstanding spring,” Jelcic said of Cano.

“He comes to us from the Clifton Stallions program.”

Cosman had seven goals and 19 assists last year as a freshman.

“He will step it up this year,” Jelcic said. “It’s nice

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The Lyndhurst High School boys’ soccer team will look to improve on last year’s 10-win campaign.

Front row, from left, are Luis Yolianes, Jose Intriago, Matthew Martone, Dylan Sousa and John Kulpanowski. Back row, from left, are head coach Dennis Jelcic, Derek Santi, Tyler Luizzi, Andrew Fernandez and assistant coach Paige Montillo.

that we have that back.” leg and the propensity to find The center midfielder is the net. sophomore Thomas Zurkows“He’s already putting in ki, a transfer from Kearny. goals he didn’t last year,” “He’s been a great addition,” Jelcic said. “He’s smart.

He’s skilled and he’s fearless.

I like that about him.”

Jelcic liked Zurkowski’s play so much that he named him a captain, a rarity in high school sports to have a sophomore as a team captain.

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“He’s coming along a little more each day,” Jelcic said.

Two Mustoli brothers, sophomore Eustace and freshman Enrique, will see considerable playing time once they get settled into the regular rotation.

The Golden Bears will open their 2018 season Sept. 6 against Butler. They just returned from a weekend’s stay down the Jersey Shore with the girls’ team, facing off in scrimmages against Mainland Regional and Ocean City.

“We made a lot of adjustments, but they’ve seemed to come through it well,” Jelcic said. “The kids have all stepped it up and filled in.

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had our kids getting a learning experience. It was for me as a first-year head coach.

The North Arlington High We had our kids taking their School football team endured licks. I told them that they had a brutal 2017 season, with the to understand that we were Vikings losing all eight of going to give some people their games, some of which good games and we did at were by lopsided fashion. the end of the season against “It was a learning experiWeehawken (a 34-12 loss) and ence for everyone,” said Paul Bogota (a 55-41 loss). We sat Savage, who begins his second everyone down at the end of season as the Vikings’ head the year to tell them that it coach when the Vikings face was a learning experience for Becton Thursday night. “We

everyone. It had been a long time since we had been 0-8.”

But soon after the disastrous season was over, Savage said that he began to see the light.

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Savage made a change in his coaching staff, bringing in former Harrison head coach Mike Hinchcliffe to serve as the defensive coordinator.

Former Queen of Peace standout brothers Mike and Danny Lamego are also assistants under Savage. Mike Lamego was an All-State linebacker for the Golden Griffins, leading them to the NJISAA Non-Public Group 2 state championship in 2004.

“I trust them,” Savage said. “The kids are getting so much better with their help.

It makes my life 100 times easier.”

The Vikings will also entrust the services of senior quarterback Will Cruz (5-9, 170), who is back for his third year calling the signals.

“I expect him to be that coach on the field,” Savage said. “I expect a lot from him.

The offense is running so much smoother now. He has a very good arm and can make every throw.”

Leading the way in the Viking backfield is junior Alvaro Gongora (6-2, 210).

“Alvaro started off with us

as a tight end, but he’s moved to halfback,” Savage said. “He picked it up real quick. He’s a hard runner.”

The fullback is senior Steve Bello (5-7, 155). Also in the backfield is senior Karim Wahby (5-8, 155), junior Rob Tomasko (5-7, 190), a transfer from St. Mary’s (Rutherford) who has to sit out the first four games of the season, and freshman Dylan McDermott (5-7, 140), who has the potential to be a solid player for the Vikings.

The wide receiver corps has a lot of experience, especially seniors Val Boyko (5-9, 155), Jayden Martinez (5-9, 155) and Zach Young (6-2, 175) and sophomore Joey Witt (5-6, 150).

Young is an interesting story in that he didn’t play football the last two seasons.

“But we managed to talk him back to playing,” Savage said. “He’s made an impact on us.”

The Vikings have two tight ends to call upon in seniors Ryan Clifford (6-1, 175) and

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Dylan Santos (6-2, 235). Clifford is a former center who has been transformed into a tight end.

The offensive line players all return from last year.

Seniors Dante Andrews (6-0, 220) and Kenan Kimil (5-10, 205) are the tackles, with junior Jeremiah Mercado (6-0, 250) and senior Jose Gongora (5-11, 200 and Al-

varo’s brother) at guard and sophomore Pete Ziakos (5-10, 260) at center.

“Having the whole line back is a huge plus,” Savage said. “It makes me think that we can turn this around and change the minds of some people. I think now everyone on the team knows what to expect.”

The Vikings will play a 4-3

defensive scheme with many of the same personnel from the offense turning around to play defense.

Santos and Andrews are the defensive ends with Mercado and Jose Gongora at defensive tackle.

The outside linebackers are Clifford and Bello, with the middle linebacker being Alvaro Gongora.

Boyko and Martinez are the cornerbacks with Witt and Cruz at safety. Again, Cruz is a three-year starter in the secondary.

“His experience back there is invaluable,” Savage said.

The Vikings will be bolstered after the fourth game of the season with the addition of junior Chris Stirone (6-1, 250) at defensive tackle.

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Stirone is also a transfer from St. Mary’s of Rutherford.

The Vikings open the 2018 season on the road to face Becton Regional at Riggin Field Thursday night at 6 p.m.

“We’re definitely going to go up this year,” Savage said.

“Our schedule is rough, but we’ll be an improved team.”

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were eventually able to subdue him.

Postel was charged with burglary, theft by unlawful taking, obstruction, resisting arrest and eluding by flight, reports said.

Meanwhile, the Belleville PD also released the following recent reports: Reported burglar hiding under debris Angel Gonzalez, 36, of Newark, was arrested Aug. 16 on Van Rennsselaer Street and charged with burglary.

Police say they got a call of a possible burglary-in-progress. When they arrived at the reported location, police said they found a front door

A 21-year old Kearny man has been arrested by police in Belleville after he allegedly took them on a foot chase Aug. 12, the Belleville Police Department said in a news release.

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KPD: Arrest made in July home invasion

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n July 4 at 5:31p.m., multiple officers responded to an apartment on Kearny Avenue on a report of a home-invasion. The victim, a teenage boy, reported that he was home alone when two males broke into his apartment — apparently through the back door — and demanded money.

Police said the victim was threatened and punched several times by one of the intruders, sustaining facial injuries. The burglars fled the scene just prior to police arrival.

Det. Daniel Esteves took over the investigation and later identified a 17-year-old Jersey City resident as one of the suspects, police said. On Aug. 16, Esteves, Det. John Fabula and Officer Michal Gontarczuk, assisted by detectives from the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office, took the suspect into custody

at his home.

The defendant was remanded to county juvenile detention on charges of robbery, burglary, kidnapping, theft and making terroristic threats.

The case remains under investigation. *** Other recent reports from the Kearny police blotter included the following: Aug. 16 At 6:08 p.m., Det. Michael Farinola was at Walmart tending to an unrelated investigation when he observed three men and a juvenile conducting what appeared to be unlicensed auto-body repairs on a vehicle parked in the lot.

Police said they had a shopping cart full of tools and were applying wax to the hood of a vehicle.

The car’s owner reportedly told Farinola she had been approached by the four, who offered to repair scratches

on the hood for $140. Police said one of the unlicensed body workers, Codey Ranko, 21, of Paterson, turned out to be wanted by North Bergen Municipal Court on two warrants ($500 and $200 full bail). He was arrested and lodged in the Hudson County Jail to answer for those warrants.

The case will be referred to the state Motor Vehicle Commission for regulatory investigation. *** Officers Jonathan Dowie, David Bush and Tim Castle were on unmarked patrol in the LA Fitness parking lot at 10:19 p.m., when their attention was drawn to Eduardo Cruz-Alvarado, 18, of Kearny, who was reportedly leaning against an idling parked car, smoking a hand-rolled marijuana cigar.

According to police, CruzAlvarado was found to have a trove of contraband in the vehicle’s passenger compartment: six bags

of marijuana; six glass pipes; a box containing approximately 600 empty plastic bags; one marijuana grinder; a mason jar containing plastic bags and pot residue and a prescription bottle also stuffed with plastic bags and marijuana residue.

He was arrested and charged on a summons with possession of CDS with intent to distribute and possession of pot and paraphernalia.

Aug. 17 At 4:59 p.m., Officers Dowie, Bush and Castle and Det. Michael Andrews were at Belgrove Drive and Clark Street when a Honda Civic displaying an expired temporary registration tag drove past. When they stopped the car, police said, they saw its driver, Raymond Sleeper, 32, of Forked River, attempting to zip closed a pouch that he then stuffed into the back seat. On the passenger seat, they reportedly saw an uncapped hypodermic needle “loaded

with a murky liquid believed to be heroin.”

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Fingerprint comparison reportedly confirmed his true identity as Javier Maldonado, 38, of Newark, and that he was wanted by Kearny Court on a $500 warrant for a previous shoplifting (of Red Bull drinks at Walmart). Maldonado was additionally charged with hindering apprehension for giving a false information and was sent to the county jail.

Aug. 18 At 2:42 a.m., Officer Ryan Stickno stopped a Ford Escort at Belgrove Drive and Woodland Avenue for failing to signal a turn and found that driver William Conklin, 37, of Kearny, had a suspended driver’s license and was wanted by Kearny Court ($500, traffic), police said.

Incident to his arrest, Conklin reportedly also was found to be in possession of a bag of cocaine, a bundle of copper wire and a burnt glass pipe.

He satisfied his outstanding warrant and was released on summonses charging possession of CDS and paraphernalia, driving while suspended, CDS in a MV, and failure to signal a turn. *** Officers Ryan Brady and Jason Rodrigues took a report Aug. 17 from a fellow officer that her personal car had been purposely scratched by someone with a knife, causing $1,000 worth of damage. Det. Farinola took up the

POLICE BEAT investigation and developed as a suspect Michael Henriques, 30, of Kearny, who was arrested Aug. 18 after an interview.

Henriques was sent to the county jail on a warrant charging criminal mischief, retaliation for official action, possession of a weapon (knife) for an unlawful purpose and unlawful possession of a weapon. *** Officer Jordenson Jean, working an off-duty uniformed security post at BJ’s Wholesale Club at 7:30 p.m., was alerted to a possible fight in the parking lot and found that “a very minor car accident had escalated to combat” when Angel Sanchez-Santiago, 47, of Newark, allegedly retrieved a wrench from his trunk and began to beat the other driver and his car with said wrench.

The victim of the bludgeoning was able to land one punch in selfdefense, splitting the aggressor’s lip, but he still sustained bluntforce injuries to his arms and ribs and a cut finger, police said.

The victim’s wife reportedly was thrown to the ground while trying to shield her husband from wrench blows. Both victims refused transport to a hospital, but Sanchez-Santiago and his lip went and were treated and released.

He was then transported to the county jail on a warrant charging aggravated assault, unlawful possession of a weapon and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose.

Aug. 20 At 6:43 p.m., Capt. David Feldhan and Officers Stickno, Rodrigues and Brady responded to Devon Street by Kearny High School on a report of a man jumping on cars.

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At the end of school, I asked Lisa’s mother, who had befriended Lindsey’s, what was going on and why Lindsey was so mean to my daughter. Now, I’m not one to bad-mouth children, but that BRAT had told her mother that MY daughter was the one being mean to her!

My daughter is not perfect — none of us are — but I know my daughter is the type of kid who gets along with everyone. She wears her heart on her sleeve and anyone who has her as a friend is lucky.

After setting the record straight, Lisa’s mom told me she really hadn’t believed my daughter was the one being mean, and explained all that Lindsey had gone through and things she, herself, had witnessed. I was so relieved I had asked her.

My daughter was set to stay with the same teacher for fifth-grade, as were Lindsey and Lisa. (Some teachers “loop” with their class for two consecutive grades.) So that day, when our lively rendition of “Bohemian Rhapsody” screeched to a halt, I knew my daughter was already worried about the coming school year. I told her we still had a month of summer left and to not let thoughts of Lindsey ruin her fun.

Ever since the bullying started in first-grade, I have been forthcoming with her about the similar torment I went through in school. I have even showed her the pages ripped out of my diary, purple words scrawled in my sixth-grade handwriting, venting about the bullying I endured and yes, even wishing I could die.

Bullying is real.

According to SAVE: Suicide Awareness Voices of Education, one in 65,000 children aged 10 to 14 commit suicide each year. The website meaganmeierfoundation.org, created in honor of Megan Meier, who following months of cyber bullying committed suicide three weeks before her 14th birthday, cites a 2014 JAMA Pediatrics study as stating, “peer victimization in children and adolescents is associated with higher rates of suicidal ideation and suicide attempts.”

So when my 10-year-old — who has been bullied regularly — tells me she sometimes wishes she’d never been born at all, you bet I’m going to listen. Do I think my child is suicidal? Not at all. But I do know that she is hurting. I do know that this year, I will be so on it if the bullying from Lindsey picks up where it left off because while our school talks a big talk when it comes to bullying — their actions often do not walk the walk.

We did get the great news that the looping teacher is trying something new this year, partnering with another teacher to split their two classes. One class will spend the morning with one teacher for science/math and the other class with the other teacher for language arts/social studies, switching after lunch.

The good news is my daughter is NOT with Lindsey.

The bad news — Lisa is.

My daughter is well aware of what that means. It crushes me to hear her say the words, “Well, I might have to let Lisa go. I might have to not be her friend.” I know it hurts her, but I am so proud of her decision to remove herself from the situation. I wish she could see herself through my eyes, to see that she is confident, intelligent, mature, strong and just beautiful inside and out.

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Lynn Mary Pandorf (nee Gray), formerly of Kearny and Fairlawn, died peacefully at Frank W. Kolbash died her home in Port Charlotte, peacefully with family by Florida, on Tuesday, July 10, his side on Aug. 20 at Villa 2018.

Scalabrini in Sun Valley, CaliBorn Nov. 17, 1942, to thefornia. Frank was an ordained late Gordon and Elsie Gray, deacon in the Archdiocese of she was a graduate of the FairLos Angeles and served his lawn High School class of 1960. ministry at St. Finbar Catholic She worked for DePasquale Church in Burbank, CaliforSalon and Sebastian Salon nia, where he resided for 30 Haircare for 37 years. years.

Along with her parents, He was a dedicated assisLynn was predeceased by her tant director for St. Vincent’s brother Early Gray of South Meals on Wheels in Los Ange- Carolina. She is survived by les and served as the national her beloved husband, Mickey secretary for the organization. Pandorf, of Port Charlotte, He was preceded in death Florida; brother Doug Gray, by his father Bert Kolbash Sr.; of Arizona; daughter Sondra he is survived by his mother, Cousins; and step-children Irene Kolbash; brother Bert Mickey Pandorf Jr. (Dawn), Kolbash Jr. (Paula); sisters all of New Jersey and Melissa Roseann Edge (Phil), Elaine Fiuza (Jose) of Florida and six Villastrigo (Kelly), Patty Turn- grandchildren. er (Stephen), Renee Dudley (Paul) and MaryAnn Spadoni (Bob); and many loving nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangements and burial will be in Los Angeles.

For more information visit

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All Saints Church

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Dearest Bob, You fought the good fight, you finished the race, you kept the faith.

Loved with a love beyond telling Missed with a grief beyond tears Remembered for all that you were Bob Living without you 4 years.

Beside your grave we often stand Our hearts are sad and sore But from the heavens Come the words “Not dead – just gone before”.

To us you have not gone away Or traveled very far You’ve entered God’s Eternal Home And left the gate ajar.

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

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Robert VanVolkenburgh 4 Year Memorial Tribute

February 11, 1943 - August 26, 2014

The years may wipe out many things But this they’ll wipe out never The memory of the happy days That we enjoyed together Treasure him Lord in your Garden of Rest For when on earth he was one of the best.

With our love forever, Marianne, Bob Jr , Dan & your loving family

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Available 9/1 Call Oscar 862-201-6620

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KEARNY Roosevelt section, 2 BR apt, HT/HW KEARNY 2nd fl. 6 rooms, supplied. $1,600/month.

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NUTleY 1st FL: 2 Br’s apt , 4 rooms, LR, Spacious EIK $ 1,575; 2nd FL : 2 Br’s, 4 rooms, LR, EIK, $ 1,550 ; Utilities are separated + 1 month security, All remodeled, Near local and NYC transportation, Parking for 1 car, Available Sept 1st Info: 973951-6315 16W03

KEARNY 2 Newly renovated apartments for rent, 2 BR, & 3BR has to floors and 2 full Baths. Asking $2300 to $2600 available Sept 1st. call (201)9988311 15W03

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LIQUOR LICENSE FOR SALE Liquor License for sale. For use in bar or restaurant in Kearny. Please call (201) 951-1278 OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT

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NORTH ARlINgTON 3 Large Modern Rooms, 2nd FL Hardwood floors, Tiled Kitchen, H/ HW Supplied, About 800 sq.

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While away at the LMTI, Kearny teens took part in a tightrope walk.

CAMP

Continued from Page 1 group of friends who were sharing contact information with each other, as soon as the closing of camp was announced,” Mackesy said. “By the end of the challenge course on Tuesday morning (Aug. 21), the Camp Mason staffers gave us tougher challenges because we were a ‘highly functioning group.’

“I am excited to see what this group of amazing young people can do. Although our time was cut short, they learned about how to begin the process of working together. On the challenge course, they improved their communication skills and discovered the importance of planning before they jump in to solve a problem. We are looking forward to working with this group of young leaders.”

Kearny Prevention Coalition Program Director Jack Corbett Sr., a retired Kearny Police Department Deputy Chief, says the camp was a great way to tie things together.

“LMTI (Lyndsey Meyer Teem Institute) was the culmination of our first year’s work at the Kearny Prevention Coalition,” Corbett said.

“Although a virus shut down the camp early, this will not deter us in our efforts against substance abuse.”

Whilst there, the teens took part in a tightrope-walking exercise. Each

took a turn walking “across a rope that we were holding,” Mackesy said.

The camp operates with youth advisory counselors — and several Kearny teens noted they were hoping to return, next summer, to serve as such counselors.

“We will be meeting with the students once we are sure that everyone is healthy to continue the planning process that we began at LMTI and to have a celebration which we missed due to the early return home,” Mackesy said.

The teens who took part in the camp were Kiara Santos, Gabriel Santos, Emmanuel Santos, Goncalo Pereira, Jalen Morales, Allie Pasquarelli, Ingrid Rivera, Renata Riva, Devin Perez and Breanna Munoz.

Several teens took time to discuss what they learned in their time away.

“I learned that a good leader will fail in order to be truly successful,” Breanna Munoz said. “There is no lesson learned without failure along the path to success.”

Ingrid Rivera echoed Munoz’s sentiments.

“Failing is the first step of success,” Munoz said. “If you fall, just look up and never give up.”

With those messages — the future looks bright for Kearny teens. And there should be no doubt that these messages will resonate during the school year — and the next time a teen is faced with the dilemma of whether to pick up a drug along the way.

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Gray, VIN#135353, Stk#16-1199, 4-Cyl, FRWD, Auto, MSRP: $22,325. Based on 39 Mo Closed End Lease. $3,764 due at delivery incl. $2,995 down pymnt, $119 1st pymnt & $650 bank fee. 10,000 mi/yr excess mi @ $.25 thereafter. Ttl pymnts: $4,641. Residual value: $11,163. Incl. $1,500 Comp. Lease Rebate if qual. $1,750 Factory Rebate, $1,025 Dealer Discount, $2,000 GM Lease Loyalty Rebate, if qual.

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Black, VIN#JL395558, Stk#18-1662, 4-Cyl, FRWD, Auto, MSRP: $27,795. Based on 39 Mo Closed End Lease. $3,774 due at delivery incl. $2,995 down pymnt, $129 1st pymnt & $650 bank fee. 10,000 mi/yr excess mi @ $.25 thereafter. Ttl pymnts: $5,031. Residual value: $15,566. Incl. $1,500 Conquest Lease Rebate if qual.

NATIONAL AWARD WINNER BUICK DEALER OF THE YEAR NEW 2018 BUICK

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Smoked Pearl VIN#J1070608, Stk#18–147, 4-Cyl Turbo, FRWD, Auto, Bluetooth, WiFi, Backup Cam. ^$500 Factory Rebate, $1,302 Dealer Discount, $3,500 GM Lease Loyalty Rebate, $1,000 GM Down Payment Assistance if qual. Must Finance w/ GM Finance.

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Black, VIN#JB696707, Stk#18-374X, 4Cyl, FRWD, Auto, MSRP: $25,395 Based on 39 Mo Closed End Lease. $2,824 due at delivery incl. $1,995 down pymnt, $179 1st pymnt & $650 bank fee. 10,000 mi/yr excess mi @ $.25 thereafter. Ttl pymnts: $6,981. Residual value: $13,713. Incl. $1,500 Lease Lease if qual.

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Silver, VIN#JJ263496, Stk#18-351, 6-Cyl, AWD, Auto, MSRP: $48,545 Based on 39 Mo Closed End Lease. $5,004 due at delivery incl. $3,995 down pymnt, $359 1st pymnt & $650 bank fee. 10,000 mi/yr excess mi @ $.25 thereafter. Ttl pymnts: $14,001. Residual value: $27,671. Incl. $1,500 Lease Lease if qual.

2-YEAR FREE MAINTENANCE

Price(s) include(s) all costs to be paid by consumer, except for licensing costs, registration fees, & taxes. Financing thru GM Financial. Not all buyers will qualify. See dlr for details. Free maintenance includes 2 oil changes within the 1st 24,000 mi. *Actual mileage will vary. Lessee resp for excess wear, tear, & mileage charges as stated. Optional equipment extra. ^ See dlr for complete details. Other restrictions may apply. Pics are illustrative only. Offers end 8/31/18.

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THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2018

Wishing all our customers, friends, family and community a relaxing and restful Labor Day weekend from all the Coccia staff!

HAPPY LABOR DAY! Selling your Home? Call us and we will do

ALL THE WORK while you enjoy the last days of summer.

Remember: Labor Day is the start of our fall buying season!

Kearny

Lyndhurst

Rutherford

Secaucus

636 Kearny Ave.

424 Valleybrook Ave.

11 Park Ave.

5 Harmon Cove Tower

201-997-7000

201-939-8900

201-939-0001

info@cocciarealty.com

201-867-2100