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Kearny’s PBA & FMBA join forces (again) to make life better for town’s youth

By Kevin A. Canessa Jr. kc@theobserver.com

In August, many in the world of public safety spend time down the shore, out in the countryside, on cruises doing any number of things that are not work-related. But for two of Kearny’s more well-known public safety workers, the last full month of the summer was and often is spent with them being Men & Women for Others.

Enter Mina Ekladious, president of the Kearny PBA and Juan Barroso Jr., president of the FMBA.

Their last whole month of the summer of 2023 was spent spearheading the collection of items for the less fortunate before schools reopen and making a difference in their community. It’s became a hallmark of the duo who, though they’re running separate unions with vastly different needs, continue to band together for the greater good a lot more than any time in recent memory.

First, they collected back-to-school supplies that were distributed by the Kearny Public Schools Uniform Exchange to town children at a recent public event. The KPSUE, the two unions and Super Laundromat distributed over $20,000 worth See SUPPLIES, Page 13

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Zach’s Garage on Kearny Avenue recently donated numerous backpacks and other supplies to the Kearny PBA and FMBA, all to be given to the schoolchildren in town. Seen here at Zach’s are, from left, Capt. Paul Bershefski, Police Officer Mina Ekladious, Zach, Sgt. Jack Grimm and Officer Ryan Brady.

By Kevin A. Canessa Jr. kc@theobserver.com

DR. PRATAP C. SINGHAL, M.D

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few years ago, we brought you a story about Dr. Pratap C. Singhal. He’s been a GP in Belleville since 1981 and has also been an emergency room physician, at times, during those years at a few local hospitals.

He’s one of the most spiritual people we’ve ever met and a lot of his medical practice is revolves around stressing to others how important it is for all humans to be “happy.”

He’s written books on the subject, but he’s now offering a free, seven-part YouTube video series on how to achieve happiness. We’ll place the link at the end of the story. In the meantime, we recently sat down with Singhal to ask how he’s able to show others how easy it is to achieve happiness, even in a world where it may seem happiness is impossible.

We present our discussion with Singhal in Q&A format.

KEVIN A. CANESSA Jr.

I have watched your seven videos on YouTube about happiness. You have stated you can bring all the joy

and happiness in life that you ever can dream of in just seven minutes a day. Can you tell me something more about it and what is the basis of that?

Kevin, I mean what I say. You can bring all the joy and happiness in life by just investing seven minutes a day day after day in your life, irrespective of what you have or you don’t have. The reason being happiness is within us. The only thing required of every human being is to tap into these inner resources that is the mind, the intelligence and the spirit. And I have shown how to do it in those seven videos; however, you have to invest seven minutes a day.

Privilege you should know that happiness is a privilege of human life and no other entity on this planet has this privilege. Scripture you should also know that of our scriptures tells us the same thing and that is enjoy (life) and be happy. Constitution of course, you know that the Constitution of the country is also written for the happiness and well-being of all.

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Photo by Kevin A. Canessa Jr.

Dr. Pratap C. Singhal, a Belleville physician, loves it when people are happy and as such, he’s devised a YouTube video series that requires a seven-minute-per-day commitment to get to that happiness.

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We all live for happiness

Not only this, you also know that we human beings do everything in life from morning to evening, 24 hours a day seven days a week, for happiness. Our own DNA has the basic root on happiness

Let me ask you can you imagine a life without happiness? It would be all boring, sad and depressing. Maybe not worth living or loving.

KEVIN

Why are some people unhappy?

DR. SINGHAL

It is a great question. The fact is that unhappy people

have gotten it all wrong. You know there are two aspects of life. External and internal. Unhappy people are looking for happiness in something external such as money, position, power, social status and even family. These are important, but their importance is limited to a small percentage say 10% to 15% and not more. In this reference, let me quote one of the greatest priests, Charles Swindle, who has rightfully stated that what happened to you in your life amounts to only 10%. How you react to it is 90%. This is how he is stressing the importance of the internal elements

or the self or within.

KEVIN

Can you tell me more? What do you mean by internal resources?

DR. SINGHAL

Yes, sure. Every human being has basically three internal resources namely our soul, our intelligence and the mind. They are the gold mine. You need to learn to tap into these resources. If you believe in recantation, you should know these resources go with you even in the next life and as such, this is the importance of these three eternal elements.

KEVIN

Can you tell me a little

more about how this program works?

DR. SINGHAL

I have mentioned earlier that every human being has three metaphysical elements, namely the mind, intelligence and the soul. Let me explain to you how you can take advantage of these. Let us begin with the first one the mind.

You know mind is a very powerful element. Minds run our lives. There is saying in India — “Man ke jeete jeet hai, man ke hare har.” In essence, it means life is the game of the mind. If you believe you can do something you will do it and do it

successfully; however if you believe you cannot do it, then you will not even attempt to do.

In a nutshell, once you make up your mind for anything, you can almost guarantee that you would be able to do it. So, if you make up your mind to be happy, you would be happy. I have explained how to program your mind for happiness in very easy steps.

Next, coming to the second most important metaphysical element that is the intelligence. Intelligence helps us to analyze each and everything

See HAPPINESS, Page 14

Belleville Sons cap off prolific journey to convention with three national awards

By Kevin A. Canessa Jr. kc@theobserver.com

If there’s any doubt about how the country feels about the Belleville chapter of the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 105, those questions were answered at the end of August a way down South.

The Sons received three awards this year at the 51st Sons of the American Legion National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, and as part of the state’s delegation to the convention, SAL 105

Adjutant Rusty Myers accepted the award on the squadron’s behalf.

The local sons brought home national recognition by receiving first and second place in two different categories of the “Snapshots of Service” award, in the categories of Veteran’s Affairs and Americanism, respectively, and they also won first place in the “Videos of Service” competition in the Membership and Recruitment category.

“Snapshots of Service” is a

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The 2023 Commander Mark Natale with Belleville SAL Adjutant Rusty Myers are seen in this photo taken whilst they were in Charlotte, North Carolina, at the Sons’ annual national convention.

UNICO comes through yet again

KPD: Shoplifter says she will kill herself if police arrest her ... she didn’t though

On Aug. 27, Officers King and Jordan Miranda were dispatched to the Target store on a report of a repeat shoplifter in the store concealing items. Loss prevention said they have attempted to detain the suspect in the past, but she would always flee.

The suspect Gloria Flores, 59, of Belleville reportedly passed all points of sale with her selection of free items and began to flee (again), running westwardly.

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ever, then she began kicking officers.

A search incident to the arrest yielded multiple items of drug paraphernalia and a pair of scissors.

Loss prevention pursued charges, since in this shoplifting trip alone, the woman took $572.07 worth of merchandise.

After being medically cleared, at KPD HQ Flores was charged with robbery, aggravated assault on a cop, resisting arrest and possession of drug paraphernalia.

She was also found to be a wanted person, with an NCIC entry originating in Lakewood, Ohio.

She was remanded to the Hudson County Jail though it is not immediately known whether she’s be extradited to Ohio.

Members of the Kearny Chapter of UNICO, from left, Lou Pandolfi, JoAnn Mitchell, chapter President Annamarie Latushko, Dennis Latushko, Mark Marinelli and Celeste Pandolfi, recently participated in the Salvation Army’s Back to School Event along with other local service clubs and organizations. Chapter members assisted with the distribution of school supplies and uniforms. Kearny chapter members also assisted with carnival games and a prize table at the event. The chapter also made a cash donation.

OPINION & VIEWPOINTS

EDITORIAL

Parking permits, parking utility, will do nothing to improve ... parking

Have you had enough time to digest the proposed parking plans in the Town of Kearny? We have and in fairness to all involved, must say, we see no logical point in creating a sticker-based permit program and a parking utility in town, despite what a North Bergen expert has recommended.

We’ll start with the sticker program and what it guarantees. The answer? Absolutely nothing but the right, as you already have been doing, to drive around to seek a spot that does not exist. Putting a sticker on a window does no more to create parking spaces than would a nice Bob Ross painting or perhaps, more appropriately in this case, a gigantic cling-on middle finger, which is what most tend to flip when they have to fight to find a space.

Stickers would create 0 new spaces.

Stickers would create no less difficulty, especially at night and in the First and Second Wards of the town, finding spots. Stickers would do nothing but cost $15 for two years of more headaches.

As for the parking utility. Well, we’re nowhere near sold this is even needed. At least not yet. Is the idea to create another patronage position for someone to be the executive director at an inordinate taxpayer salary?

Sure seems it. Prove us wrong.

And just what will that executive director do other than to remind us parking around here is abysmal? Will the director ensure there’s universal enforcement of overnight parking of commercial vehicles? Too many questions remain unanswered, so we’re simply not convinced any of this is necessary.

What is needed is for the town to take seriously the number of cars in town that belong to people who live in apartments that are not legal. This is something no one heretofore has been willing to mention, let alone do something about.

So in this year where we will see an unplanned mayoral election, we ask, will any of the three candidates be willing to come forward and say, “Yes, I will look into the root problem — not just offer some gimmick to make it seem like things could get better?” We await hearing an answer from any of the trio. Does anyone out there, however, really expect we’ll get such an answer? Hold not your breath.

Editor’s note: The following letter was originally sent to Kearny’s governing body.

To the mayor and Town Council:

I am writing this letter to address my concerns about parking and the proposed permit parking. I do have a lot of questions I need answered.

1. How do parking permits relieve the parking problem? The parking problem has been caused by illegal apartments and development of property without the necessary parking spaces.

2. Where are the people going to park in the building at Schuyler Avenue and Quincy Avenue? There are 87 apartments with 111 parking spaces. Each apartment could have two cars. If so, then there must be 174 parking spaces needed. So, there is a shortfall of spaces. These vehicles will have to park on the street.

3. How are we going to handle the vehicles that do not have any parking permits overnight? Today we have vehicles parked in yellow lines and in front of driveways overnight. Maybe we should change the ordinance that prohibits parking in front of your own driveway?

4. Where is the money coming from to pay the staff of the parking utility? Yes it will come from new taxes on residents of Kearny. What is the cost to begin the parking authority? Will it be $100, $100,000, $1,000,000, $1,800,000 or $2,000,000. What interest is the town going

By Angela Kolbinger Kearny

to charge the parking utility? What happens if the parking utility is unable to meet its financial obligations? Who is going to make up the shortfall?

5. Who is going to make sure all cars have parking permits overnight?

6. What percentage of tickets issued during the month are never paid?

7. Where did the money for the study come from? Was any department’s budget reduced by the cost of the study? We all know about taking money from Peter to pay Paul, and the money is not returned to original area.

8. What is the anticipated revenue from the parking permits and tickets issued? It must be enough to cover the expenses of the new parking utility, right?

9. Will the mayor and council put back the money used for the study to the department it was originally taken from? Are there any studies showing the pay back of this money.

10. Is the study done available for public review?

11. How do residents handle emergency

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KPD: Jersey City boy, 17, has quite a

By Kevin A. Canessa Jr.

Gontarczuk

A17-year-old Jersey City boy, who apparently has a storied history of breaking the law, allegedly tried something similar on Ivy Street in the earlymorning hours of Aug. 31, but thanks to good police work, he didn’t get away with his transgressions, Det. Michal Gontarczuk, the Kearny Police Department’s public information officer said.

That day, at 4:40 a.m., Officer Chris Montes was on patrol when says he observed two males in dark clothing, wearing hooded sweatshirts in warm weather, acting suspiciously.

Neither could provide a cohesive narrative of what they were doing in the area at such a late hour, and why they were walking in nonsensical patterns.

Back-up officers arrived on scene and asked them to take a seat.

As one of them sat down, two bank

cards fell from his sweatshirt pocket. Neither belonged to him and he could not recite the names on them. A further search incident to arrest revealed a total of 10 bank cards, a screwdriver, key fobs to vehicles which he could not explain and a random person’s driver license. When searched more thoroughly at HQ, more bank cards were found on his person.

The credit cards were found to belong to at least five different people.

The 17-year old juvenile was arrested and was also found to be wanted for unrelated delinquency offenses in Bergen and Hudson counties.

The juvenile was charged with possession of (stolen) motor vehicle keys, burglary tools, credit card theft, theft of mislaid property and hindering apprehension (for providing a false name and date of birth).

The juvenile was transported to juvenile intake where he “will almost certainly be released to a guardian in the near future,” police said.

On Aug. 24 at 6:15 p.m., Officer Tom Collins was dispatched to the Target store on a report of a shoplifter. Once there, he reportedly found Camila M. Obando, 18, of Newton, who had been detained by loss prevention. Store personnel say Obando reportedly stole $288.12 worth of make up and other items. She was arrested, charged with shoplifting, processed at Kearny Police Department Headquarters and

released with a summons, pending court. A juvenile party she was with was not prosecuted and was instead was picked up by a guardian.

Of late, a local deli has reported a repeated shoplifter in the store. So, the store owner upgraded the surveillance cameras to try to catch the thief.

On Aug. 25 at around 3 p.m., Sgt. Ryan Stickno and Officer Jordan Anders were dispatched to the deli, after the same man allegedly shoplifted again.

Officers found the man Luciano Yuelling, 39, of Harrison a few hundred yards away, and he was identified positively as the shoplifter.

Yuelling was arrested, taken to KPD HQ and charged with shoplifting.

He was later remanded to the Hudson County Jail, as the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office recommended he be charged on a warrant rather than a summons to court.

Find additional blotter entries this week online at www.theobserver.com.

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Nutley Finance Dept. offers tips to help everyone lower tax bills

By Kevin A. Canessa Jr. kc@theobserver.com

The Township of Nutley wants folks to be aware of several discount property tax programs available to residents who live anywhere, Commissioner Thomas J. Evans, director of the Nutley Department of Revenue and Finance, said.

“Every year, many people take advantage of these programs to help lower their taxes,” Evans said. “We encourage all of our residents to investigate each program to see if they are eligible. Every little bit helps.”

These programs, while detailed by Evans, are available to residents of any municipality in Jersey.

The state currently offers the following programs:

Senior freeze

This property tax relief program will reimburse you for any property tax increases you experience once you’re in the program. You will get the difference between your base year (first year of eligibility) property tax amount and the current year property tax amount, as long as the current year is higher than the base year and you meet all other eligibility requirements (2022 joint income: $99,735 / 2023 joint income: $150,000).

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If you are an honorably discharged veteran who was 100% permanently and totally disabled during active duty service, you may qualify for an annual property tax exemption on your principal or primary residence (main home). If you are a surviving spouse or civil union/domestic partner of an honorably discharged veteran who was 100% permanently and totally disabled during active duty service, you also may qualify.

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If you are a serviceperson, deployed or mobilized for ac-

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SPORTS & HEALTH

Kearny football eyes successful season under new head coach Policano

Veteran North Arlington girls soccer team has big goals this fall

By Jason Bernstein jason@theobserver.com

After winning a combined 30 games over the past two seasons, expectations are understandably high for the North Arlington girls soccer team and its veteran senior core.

But as the Vikings look to build upon that recent success, there is an understanding that it will need to be done in a slightly different way, following the graduation of star midfielders Arancha Antunes (now playing at Manhattan) and Brenna Sullivan.

is a four-year starter on the defense

“Between Dali and Sophia Veloso, our center back, they’ve been there for three going on four years now. To have that level of confidence in each other is rare,” Vivino said. “We’re always barking about communication and that kind of stuff, but then we remember that they’ve been doing it for three years now so a lot of that stuff is intuitive and they don’t even have to say it. It sets a great example for everybody and sets a nice calming presence.”

By Jason Bernstein jason@theobserver.com

As a Kearny High school graduate and a former football player, new Kardinals head coach John Policano is well aware of the challenges of trying to build a successful football program within the confines of “Soccertown USA”

But despite all of these obstacles, including not being officially tabbed as head coach on May 1, Policano is optimistic about the program in both the short and long term.

“The kids this year, we just have a really great group of kids and they’ve bought into (and say to themselves),’hey, if we do this and we get better then we can win football games,’” said Policano, who took over for Steve

Andrews in May after previously serving as an assistant. “I’m pleasantly surprised with where we are in terms of the buy-in.”

Part of that buy-in has come from the actual quantity of kids in the program. After steady participation in the summer workout program, the start of the preseason has seen the roster balloon to more than 50 players, a number rarely seen in Kearny in recent memory.

The numbers are strong enough that Policano’s goal of having junior varsity games will become a reality this fall.

“We talk about it all the time, it’s about changing the culture,” said Policano. “Changing the culture is hard to do and that’s my ultimate goal.”

A short-term goal is to win

more games in 2023 and he believes the talent is there to that.

At quarterback, sophomore Jonas Ruiz, and junior Luis Rodriguez, who returned to football after playing just basketball last year, are in competition. Each brings a very different skill set to the position with Policano potentially playing both depending on the situation.

“They’re two different types of players,” said Policano. “Jonas really has a super-high IQ as a quarterback and he really knows the plays well, even though we’re putting in a new offense (Wing-T). Luis has a strong arm, will likely be one of the starting running backs if not at QB”

In addition to Rodriguez, the running back position will be

See KARDINALS, Page 10

“I’ve had people ask me, are we going to be better? Are we going to be worse? I say we’re going to be different,” said North Arlington head coach Mike Vivino. “We’re going to have a different look, we’re going to have a different approach. We’re going to be a little more balanced with our attack.

“So far the girls have done pretty well.It’s good to have those players we relied on, but at the same time you can’t rely on them forever. We need other players to step up.”

In particular, North Arlington will have to win more with its defense than in the past. Fortunately for the Vikings, they have a stellar tandem to anchor their defense in goalie Daliana Rojas and center back Sophia Veloso.

Rojas, a three-year starter, posted six shutouts in net a season ago, while Veloso

At the other center back spot is sophomore Emily Carrera, a Kearny transfer with maturity beyond her years.

“She’s one of the smoothest, calmest players, you would think she’s a senior in college the way she’s so composed in all the situations we put her in,” Vivino said. “She just responds to it so well, she’s so smart, good with the ball at her feet.”

At the outside backs are Ashley Miranda, a senior captain and returning starter, and Abby Lopes, a junior who earned valuable minutes as last season progressed. Freshman Sara Albanese will also be counted upon to provide quality minutes as a reserve.

In the midfield, no one player can replace Antunes, who had 60 goals and 70 assists for her career. Sophomore Lyndsay Gilbert, who according to Vivino, “had a lot

See SOCCER, Page 11

Photos by Jason Bernstein

Standing left to right: Head coach John Policano, Luis Rodriguez, Jonah Menendez, Joseph Carbajal, Nicholas Charney, 5, Harrison Mejia, Matthew Ramirez, Virgilio Luengas, Chase Negron, Konnor Dunwoodie, Jayden Martinez, Ameer Mills. Kneeling in front, left to right: Justin Rodriguez, Jonas Ruiz, Joshua Ruiz.

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bolstered by the return of senior Matt Ramirez, who missed most of last season due to injury. Junior Josh Ruiz is

equally capable of playing fullback or wide receiver in the Kardinals’ scheme. Chase Negron is another fullback, while Kelvin Hernandez-Zayas, Mason Negron and Omar Melendez will all be in the mix vying for carries as well.

Joining Ruiz at wide receiver are Chris Martinez-Ruiz as well as sophomore Julian Franco. Junior Jonah Menendez, another basketball player who came out for football, and senior Ameer Mills will each see time at tight end.

Three juniors are set to start on the offensive line with Jayden Martinez and Eli Ardolino at the guard spots and Zahir Aquino at right tackle. The left tackle spot is expected to be either freshman Abraham Ramadan and sophomore Ethan Sanchez, while Joseph Carbajal, senior Nicholas Charney and sophomore Giovanni Selay are all competing at center. Konnor Dunwoodie is also set to see time all over the line.

On the defensive side of the ball, Policano believes the line could be the strength of the unit. Sanchez and Ardolino are set to start at the tackles with Aquino, Mills, Ramadan and Charney all involved at defensive end.

Ramirez is set to be at the middle linebacker spot he had before getting injured last season. Julian Franco, Jayden

Martinez, Hernandez-Zayas, Virgilio Luengas and Joel Ramsey are all expected to see time at linebacker.

Josh Ruiz and Chris Martinez-Ruiz are the starters at cornerback with Carlos Vazquez and Elias Marino in reserve. At safety, Rodriguez will start with Chris and Mason Negron, Menendez and Harrison Mejia all involved as well.

Kearny begins its second season in the Super Football Conference’s Ivy Division on Friday, Sept. 8 at Memorial of West New York. The Kardinals then have back-to-back home games, hosting Ferris on Sept. 15 and Fair Lawn on the 21st in a Thursday night contest. My goal this year, for this team, is I want to win football games,” Policano said. “I truly believe we have some talent.”

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of big moments for us last year,” is poised for a big season at center midfield. Laurynn Tiexiera, a senior captain, is back after posting 19 goals and 11 assists a year ago, and will be counted on to distribute more in the attack. Freshman Mia Serodio is a talented player on the wing, who will also be asked to help pick up the slack offensively.

Sophomores Skyler Crudele and Sophia Poremba are at the other wing and junior Maddie Goncalves is a returning starter as a holding center-midfield. Junior Brielle Serodio will see time at the midfield and Miranda can also move up.

Leading the offense once again will be senior Lia Cruz. The forward, who had 28 goals with 12 assists last year and has 64 career goals, is a game-changer and can be the difference in tightly-contested contests.

“It always helps to know that all we need is one opportunity in a game and something good can happen. You don’t score 27 goals by accident and Lia’s had that ability,” said Vivino. “She’s dangerous on the counter attack and she’s got great speed.”

Senior Medalis Paez brings added depth up top for the Vikings.

North Arlington begins the season on Friday, Sept. 9 at Hasbrouck Heights with a home game against Union City the next morning.

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For over three decades, monoclonal antibodies have transformed disease prevention and treatment, including diseases of the immune system, viral infections, and cancer. Based on natural antibodies, proteins produced by the body to ward off disease are lab-replicated and massproduced in factories, specifically for targeted diseases. Millions have benefitted from over 100 different applications, with half of those only recently brought to market. Antibodies, proteins produced by the immune system, are the body’s primary defense against disease. By binding to specific targets like cancer cells, bacteria, or viruses, monoclonal antibodies neutralize the invasive infection, blocking the target and identifying it to the body’s immune system to clear the invader away

without harming anything else in the immune system.

In most cases, monoclonal antibodies are given mostly as IV solution injected into your vein. They’re often given in an infusion center where there are several people getting treatment at one time. An advantage of using monoclonal antibodies as a treatment is that they’re more precise than other treatments. This improves the effectiveness and can reduce some side effects. To schedule an appointment, please call PREMIER CARE ASSOCIATES OF WEST HUDSON at 201-998-7474. We are located at 512 Kearny Ave., Suite B, where walk-in patients are always welcome 7 days a week.

P.S. The first monoclonal antibody was generated in 1975.

Email any questions or comments to: premiercare@gmail.com

Premier Care Associates of West Hudson is available on a walk-in or appointment basis for your primary healthcare needs.

Dr. Prakash J. Doshi

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North Arlington seniors Ashley Miranda, Daliana Rojas, Laurynn Tiexiera, Sophia Veloso, Lia Cruz and Medalis Pere.

girls volleyball looks to surprise with young roster

By Jason Bernstein jason@theobserver.com

Head coach Vicky Zicopoulos understands that her Kearny girls volleyball team

might not be on many people’s radar within the HCIAL after graduating the bulk of last year’s group

But based on the growth

this young squad has shown during summer and preseason, Zicopoulos is optimistic that despite that lack of varsity experience, the Kardinals are in

good position to improve upon last year’s win total of eight.

“It is a complete rebuilding year, however, I have high expectations,” said Zicopoulos, who was quick to praise the work of assistants Tracy Signa, Emilia Fernandes, Aaron Mantella and Ashley Latushko for their role in the girls’ summer development. “We started in the summer in the Harrison Summer League and they started slow, but the girls are looking great (in preseason). I feel very, very confident that our record this year is going to be better than last year. We’re on the way up.”

A big reason for that optimism is the play and leadership of junior outside hitter Isabelle Moura. The 5-foot-7 Moura, one of the few Kardinals with starting experience, had 69 kills a season ago and has been a true leader on and off the court this summer.

“She’s always positive on the floor and just wants the best for the team,” said Zicopoulos, noting Moura’s role in organizing many of the ‘captain’s practices’ this summer when the gym was closed. “She’s so coachable. She always brings positive energy and always wants to show by example. She is a true leader and I think all the girls know that.”

Libero Bridgitte Garrido is the other returning starter

for Kearny. The junior had 110 digs a season ago and will once again be counted on to lead a backline that Zicopoulos believes will be the strength of the team this season.

Senior Ariana Martinez and junior Gabriela Pifano split the majority of the time at setter a year ago. Martinez has had a big preseason so far, while Pifano is a strong server in addition to her role as a passer.

At the other outside hitter is Amaya Wilson, a junior transfer, who should bolster the offense.

Senior Sharon Lapeyre will start at one middle blocker spot after seeing some time last year as a reserve. Promising sophomore Kathryn Schwerzler and junior Daybeliz Rosillo-Rivera are vying for the other middle.

Another sophomore, Leticia Araujo takes over as the starting opposite after playing junior varsity last year.

Seniors Retsel Izcano and Frances Gomes as well as junior Julianne Aular, a first year volleyball player, are also competing for roles in the Kearny rotation.

“I’m very excited (for the season). I was very nervous in the beginning because we were so young with so many sophomores. I think we’re going to surprise some people this year because we are so young and have a whole new lineup.”

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of school uniforms and also provided over 250 Kearny children with school supplies to start off the 2023-24 academic year.

Super Laundromat’s co-owners, brothers Jorge and Danny Santos, covered the expense of laundering each and every uniform donation, all with a military-style fold job at the end.

It all started last year, when the PBA and FMBA assisted KPSUE founder Jennifer Franzese-Paz by incorporating Super Laundromat and raising awareness for the community’s needs. Donors included residents, Target, BJ’s, Walmart, Firepit Barbecue and Zach’s Garage, all of Kearny.

Both unions recognized the Santos brothers, who have been instrumental in the success of the KPSUE, for their efforts.

“This year’s back-to-school supply drive was even greater than last year. The FMBA is grateful for our residents, small businesses and major retailers for

their support and contributions to an amazing cause,” Barroso said. “It’s not just about what we do on the clock but what we contribute to the community off the clock. We wouldn’t be able to do this without the community that continues to support us.”

Like Barroso, Ekladious was equally grateful.

“The outpouring of support from our residents, small businesses and major retailers blew me away,” he said. “The consistent support we receive from our residents and our small businesses goes to show how great our town really is. Our major retailers play an integral part as well. They consistently demonstrate that they aren’t in Kearny strictly to make profits but want to help our community every chance they get.

“Thank you to every single resident who went out of their way to donate school supplies. Those residents are the true definition of Kearny Strong. Our PBA will always work our absolute hardest to support our residents, children, seniors and veterans. We’re constantly working with the FMBA to assist our community that we serve proudly.”

Contributed photo

One of the biggest donors to the supply drive in 2023 was the Walmart of Kearny. Seen here are the manager and several employees with Ekladious, right, when they presented the items for donation to the PBA.

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competition of the national SAL organization wherein “Sons of The American Legion squadrons are encouraged to enter the annual Snapshots of Service photo contest to promote the Sons’ programs photos must represent one of the Four Pillars: Americanism, Children and Youth, National Security or Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation.”

The competition, accepting submissions from all 50 state-level detachments throughout the country, plus from the Detachments of the

District of Columbia, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, Mexico and France, showcase some of the best pictures taken of Sons-in-action throughout the entire organization.

The first place in Veterans Affairs award given to 105 was for a photo of members on-site at the Fisher House in the Bronx presenting “the big check,” with a $3,000 donation made earlier in 2023.

The second place in Americanism award was for a picture snapped of SAL 105 Vice Commanders Vinnie Ferriole and Ricky Vlasakakis at a flag retirement ceremony.

These photos were all shown on big monitors at the convention hall to the 1,000

attendees present, as well as a number of other submissions from Belleville.

The other award the squadron received was the inaugural “Videos of Service” award. The website explains that ”Video submissions must contain an SAL member or members wearing SAL covers

or SAL-branded clothing participating in an activity or event that falls under one of three categories program support, community engagement or membership and recruitment.”

This first place award was presented to Belleville for the FOX and Friends First segment they appeared on in late May, on the FOX News Channel. Myers, who also works for FOX News, directed a segment where members from the state-level American Legion family organizations spoke about National Poppy Day.

Over 20 members of Post 105 appeared on the five-minute segment in the background, with members of the Passaic County American Legion Ritual Team reading the poem “In Flanders Field” following an interview with numerous NJ Commanders

“You guys deserve this

you guys work so hard 105 is top notch,” 2022-23 Commander Mark Natale, who accepted the awards with Myers, said.

This was the first time, perhaps ever, that someone from Belleville attended the National Convention as a delegate.

Before leaving the convention hall that day, Natale and Myers were honored to have the chance to take a picture with outgoing National Commander of the Sons of the American Legion Chris Carleton holding the awards.

The plaques will be presented to the squadron at their next general meeting, Sept. 11, to be hung at the Post hall. Auxiliary – are constantly seeking new members who want to work on behalf of our hometown heroes. Please contact the Post, Squadron, or Unit on Facebook to inquire about membership.

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in life. It can also help us to understand what things make us happy, what makes us sad.

This may look too simple, but as a matter of fact, a very average person does not have the understanding how to analyze what makes a person happy. And I have shown how to use your intelligence for this purpose.

Also, one needs to understand the values of contentment, expectations, gratitude, acceptance and so on how these can have a big impact on your life.

I have also summarized the greatest secrets of happiness into the law on nothingness, in my book. I forgot to mention this law of nothingness is not part of these videos.

Next coming to the third and the last and most important metaphysical element that is the soul. It is the source of our internal power. That helps us to do everything and anything successfully. I have shown in this video series how to make this make the soul strong for your mission as a matter of fact, for anything in life.

Most importantly it is important to understand that we are not flesh and bones, but a very special divine being, who has a great purpose in life. Human beings are also the only entity who can go higher and higher in growth and development in all aspects of life.

So, you can appreciate how these three elements can help you to bring all the joy happiness of life that you can dream of.

Editor’s note: Watch Dr. Pratap C. Singhal’s seven-part YouTube video series on achieving happiness by visiting www.youtube.com/@absolutehappiness8206. Be sure to subscribe to the

Theodore W. Narozny Sr. Theodore W. Narozny Sr., 78, of Cape Coral, Florida, died Aug. 28, 2023.

Beloved husband of nine years to Susan Narozny (nee Bartlet), he was the devoted father of Theodore Narozny Jr. and his wife Eileen, Anmarie N. DeGiovanni, and step-children Jessica Cichetti, Christina Esposito-Rocco and Nicholas Esposito. Cherished grandfather of Kaetana, Brianna, Paige, Alexis, Johnna, Zachary and step-grandchildren Rocco and Timothy, he was dear brother of Mary Jane Hanson, Edward Narozny, Bernie

OBITUARIES

Narozny and Walter Narozny. Ted is also survived by his canine companions that he loved dearly, Mandy & Max.

Theodore served our country in the Army Reserve. Ted belonged to the Matt Talbot Prayer Society, Kearny. He loved animals and thoroughly enjoyed travel, fishing, boating, renovating houses with his son, but, what Ted loved the most was to spend quality time with his family.

Ted enjoyed life to the fullest and had a chance to mentor many struggling kids with substance abuse. Ted enjoyed running and completed the Atlantic City Half Marathon.

Professional arrangements were entrusted to the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, alzfdn.org .

George Kenneth Dittman

George Kenneth Dittman, a lifelong Kearny resident, died Sept. 1, 2023.

He was 91. Visiting will be Wednesday, Sept. 6, from 3 until 7 p.m. at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral, Home 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. A service will take place Thursday, Sept.

Mulligan Funeral Home

331 Cleveland Avenue, Harrison

Arrangements may be made in Spanish, Portuguese or Polish Frank X. Mulligan III, Manager, NJ Lic. 4221 Frank X. Mulligan, Jr. Inactive Private Parking at 10 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. North 973-481-4333

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Sarah Osterkorn

September 11, 1990 - November 17, 2010

Happy 33rd Birthday in Heaven

Little did we know in 1990 September 11th would be a date that nobody would be able to forget. For those of us who had the joy of knowing her, we knew back then in 1990.

Our dearest Sarah, your smile will never dim, your memories will never fade, and our hearts will never be the same.

God Bless you Sarah and Happy 33rd Birthday.

Love, Dad, Mom, relatives and friends.

7, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will in Arlington Cemetery, Kearny.

George was an Army veteran, having served during the Korean War from 19521954. He was a member of the V.F.W., American Legion and Marine Corps League, all in Kearny. He and his wife Anne loved camping and were very active with the N.J. Pioneer Camping Club.

After retiring as a draftsman for Worthington Pump, George worked as a violations officer for the Town of Kearny.

All obituaries must be submitted by email by 10 a.m., Mondays, to obituaries@ theobserver.com. Payment is due at submission.

Husband of the late Anne (nee D’Arc) and father of Cari Mulligan (Joseph) and Lori Mahony (Thomas), he was the brother of Marilyn Bohan (Phil). Also surviving are his cherished grandchildren Kathryn (Charlie), Jaclyn (Andrew), Kyle, Dylan, Logan, Connor and Michael along with his exciting new great-grandchildren Cole and Jennifer.

In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to the Wounded Warrior Project in his memory.

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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.

Wilfred Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home 596 Belgrove Dr. • Kearny, NJ 07032 (201) 991-0657

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

The TOWN OF KEARNY is accepting applications for the full-time position of Assistant Superintendent of Public Works. The town is seeking an experienced professional with technical knowledge and strong leadership skills to effectively assist the Superintendent with the Department of Public Works which consists of staff of 35. The position entails assistance of planning, supervising and directing all aspects of public works including, but not limited to: recycling center, roads, public buildings and grounds, parks, fleet maintenance, shade tree, snow removal, sanitary sewer system, and sidewalk permitting and inspection. Also includes contract administration for tree removals, landscaping and janitorial services. The successful candidate should have at least four years’ experience in a supervisory and administrative leadership capacity. Certification in Public Works Management (CPWM) is required along with a Class B CDL License or the ability to acquire one within 6 months. Salary negotiable based on qualifications and experience.

Appropriate Candidate have opportunity for advancement For application go to https://www.kearnynj.org/job-opportunities/

The Deadline for submission is September 22, 2023.

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Housing Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer

The Town of Kearny is accepting applications for the full-time position of Housing Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer. Under the direction of the Construction Official/Zoning Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible to perform field inspections of residential properties for purposes of issuing a Zoning Certificate of Occupancy (“ZCO”) for resale, as well as inspecting commercial properties which require a ZCO for a change in commercial tenant. In addition to coordinating and performing field inspections, candidate will be responsible for completing research of the Town records to ensure said properties are in compliance, must work with front office staff on issuing of all certificates, as well as maintain records required by the State of New Jersey for residential rental properties.

Duties relating to Code Enforcement would include, but not be limited to, identifying properties that are in violation of the Town’s Property Maintenance Code, Zoning Ordinances, potentially under construction without the required permits, and investigate complaints of any kind that have been referred to the Department. Applicants must have excellent communication and writing skills and must be computer literate.

A valid NJ Driver’s License is required. However, no other special licenses of certifications are necessary. The salary is negotiable based upon experience and qualifications. For application go to https://www.kearnynj.org/job-opportunities/

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INSPECTOR ROAD OPENINGS

The Town of Kearny is currently accepting applications for Full Time or Part Time Inspector Road Openings (https://info.csc.state.nj.us/jobspec/02106.htm)

Salary is negotiable based on experience. For application go to https://www.kearnynj.org/job-opportunities/

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Local Sept. 11 remembrances planned

Several local communities have planned remembrances to mark the 22nd anniversary of the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.

n Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. invites the public to attend the annual “Essex County Remembers,” a solemn ceremony at the Essex County Eagle Rock Sept. 11 Memorial, West Orange, that will mark the 22nd anniversary of the tragedies in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania. It will be streamed live on the Essex County website and social media channels, Monday, Sept. 11, 2023 at 8 a.m.

n The Boy Scouts of Troop 305, Kearny, will place American flags on the property of St. Stephen’s Church, near Kearny and Washington avenues, Kearny, on Sept. 7, in remembrance of those lost Sept. 11, 2001. There is no formal program otherwise in Kearny.

n The Borough of North Arlington will host a brief remembrance at Zadroga Field, Schuyler Avenue, on Sept.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Take notice that Biagio Cru and Estate Wines, LLC trading as Biagio Cru and Estate Wines, LLC has applied to the Director of the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control for a Wine Wholesale license for the premises situated at 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 109, Westbury, NY 11590 (storing at Hanover Warehouse, 22 Cable Drive Suite 120, Kearny, NJ 07032).

The members of Applicant are Director Benjamin A Restivo 45% owner, Member Darren L Restivo 45% owner, Member Daniel Menedez 5% Owner and Todd Mornbach

access.

11, to mark the 22nd anniversary.

n The Township of Belleville — Mayor Michael A. Melham, the Town Council and the Police and Fire departments — host a solemn remembrance at 11 a.m., at Belleville 9-11 Park, at the corner of Franklin Avenue and Chestnut Street.

n The Township of Lyndhurst hosts solemn tribute in remembrance of the terror attacks at 11 a.m., Monday, Sept. 11, at the 9/11 monument at Lyndhurst Town Park, Delafield Avenue. Mayor Robert B. Giangeruso invites the public to attend.

n Nutley Public Safety Commissioner Alphonse Petracco will host a remembrance ceremony for victims of Sept. 11, 2001 on Monday, Sept. 11, at 10 a.m. at the 9/11 monument site in front of Nutley Township Hall.

n It is possible late additions to this list of remembrances may be made. Be sure to check www.theobserver. com for the most up to date information.

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professionals (hospice personnel) who come during the night to assist with seriously ill residents? What do residents do if they have no computer access or a

driveway?

12.How will the parking permits affect the selling of property in Kearny?

Will the mayor and council advise real estate people to advise potentially new resident about permits being necessary?

13.Can councilman George

Zapata be independent when his boss did the study about parking?

One cause of our parking problem comes from illegal apartments in town. How will the mayor and council begin to enforce ordinances about these apartments? These illegal apartments

have been a problem for the last 30 years. Residents have called about these illegal apartments, and nothing has been done.

On the east side of Davis Avenue at Quincy, the building has been an eyesore for the past 40 years.

Nothing has been done

even though residents have called many times about this eyesore.

I have discussed the parking permit issue with my neighbors.

Most of them had no knowledge of this issue or meeting (last month). I believe the town should have better notified all residents about this issue, giving everyone an opportunity to voice their opinions. This did not happen.

How do residents who have no computer or access to The Observer find out about their town? If they have no computer, then how do they get their permits?

Too many people are violating the current parking ordinances. Some people just park their vehicles and never move them for days.

Beyond parking, our senior citizens are not taken care of like other towns.

I think of the Kip Center in Rutherford and their activities for seniors.

Maybe the department head who handles the seniors should meet with the Kip Center to see how they’re able to provide such an expansive senior citizens program that includes hot lunches (at a cost $3) and transportation to pick up or return home from the center. Ask them how they handled COVID and still provide similar services.

When will the lead line replacement be completed? I saw work started but then it stopped.

Why?

I am willing to meet with any council members who are willing to answer me. But, will anyone actually do so?

Angela Kolbinger Kearny resident for 50+ years

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