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By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent KEARNY –

earny Second Ward Councilman Jonathan Giordano died Saturday, Jan. 7. He was 50. Giordano, a Democrat, had served on the Kearny Council since 2015, when he was elected to replace retiring former Councilwoman Laura A. CifelliPettigrew. Cifelli-Pettigrew was one of numerous friends and colleagues who took time to remember Giordano and the effect he had not just on local government, but on the lives of the people he knew and loved. “Jon was one of the kindest gentlemen I’ve

ever had the pleasure of knowing,” Cifelli-Pettigrew said. “I was delighted when he was selected as my replacement on the town council. He was a good friend. I had looked forward to seeing him this weekend at the Robbie Burns celebration at the Argyle restaurant. His sister, Robin, has been a close friend since my years at KHS and I can’t imagine the pain Jon’s family is experiencing at this time. “My heart is broken for their loss. He was a delightful young man and I will sincerely miss him. My sincere condolences to his family.” Kearny Mayor Alberto G. Santos said he was very fond of Giordano and absolutely loved working with him on the council. “He was a kind and caring person who adored his family and loved his community,” Santos said. “His sole purpose in serving as councilman was to make Kearny better. He also had a wonderful way of making us laugh even when we felt overwhelmed by challenging issues. “Right now I could use one of his witty reflections or humorous

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Cardinal Tobin takes throne as Archbishop

By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent

NEWARK – Amid great pomp and circumstance and musical fanfare, Cardinal Joseph William Tobin was installed as the sixth Archbishop of

Newark Friday, Jan. 6, before an overflow crowd of more than 2,200 people at Newark’s Cathedral-Basilica of the Sacred Heart. Six American Cardinals (including retired former Archbishop of Newark Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick) and 60 archbishops and

bishops from throughout the country attended the installation liturgy. Some 500 priests and deacons from the archdiocese, neighboring New Jersey and New York dioceses, and the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, as well as civic leaders – in-

cluding Gov. Chris and Mary Pat Christie – and representatives of New Jersey’s Jewish, Protestant and Orthodox communities, were also in attendance. Also in attendance at the installation were members of Cardinal Tobin’s family and

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days of community service, or any combination subject to the discretion of the municipal court for each day of the offense. Ferrara said that propane tanks aren’t the only potential source of peril; carbon monoxide from generators must also be monitored, he said. Lyndhurst’s ordinance essentially “mirrors” the contents of a law Montclair adopted, along with recommendations by the American Food Truck Association, Ferrara said. Mobile food trucks deserve attention now more than ever, Ferrara said, because “they’re Photo by Kevin Canessa Jr. popping up left and right – A food truck parked along Lewandowski St. in Lyndhurst. they’re a lucrative business.” But because their numtion control and fire prevenby these vendors as a fuel bers are growing, it’s getting source for cooking and/or fry- tion” to control grease vapors. harder for local fire officials Keep propane hoses “free ing foods, the commissioner to track them – which means said, and, if left unattended or of leaks,” secure propane that the potential risk to concylinders mounted on the improperly used, it can be a sumers is that much greater, outside of vehicles in a stormajor hazard. particularly at special event age cabinet and prominently So the commissioners days where food trucks often display a “no smoking” sign agreed with Ferrara that the are present. near propane cylinders. township should provide a “We’ve had a few explosions Maintain generators that are mechanism to mandate an involving propane around the leak-free and absent sparks “annual test” of a vendor’s country,” Ferrara said, includfrom the exhaust system and propane system as a precauing one early morning fire ensure that exhausts do not tionary measure, Montillo this past July that consumed a back up into the vehicle. said. shish-kebob food truck parked Install smoke detectors The ordinance passed by the governing body mandates between the cooking area and outside the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel prior to a driver’s cab and keep smoke annual inspections of these detectors in operation “while music festival. Reports quoted vehicles by the township’s State Police investigators as the food truck is in motion.” bureau of fire prevention at a saying the blaze may have Install carbon-monoxide cost of $50 to the vendor. been triggered by a faulty Trucks must pass inspection detectors in food trucks and propane tank. as a condition of operating. A trailers. In trucks, mount CO Other area municipalities detectors between the cookchecklist for such inspection are beginning to take heed ing area and driver’s cab. In requires a vendor to: of the problem and take actrailers, mount CO detectors Mount a minimum of one tion, Ferrara said. Jersey City, in the area where the genera5-pound ABC-type fire exfor example, is in the midst tor is located. Keep CO detectinguisher in the vehicle or a of drafting an ordinance to tors in operation at all times. K-typed extinguisher “if the regulate food trucks parked Mount a propane gas sensor vendor is using any oils or on piers. near the propane cylinders anything that could cause a “It’s an issue throughout the and inside the cooking area. grease vapor.” state,” he said, “and there’s Violations of any of these Use a hood suppression been a bill to deal with it system “that meets or exceeds regulations will be punished on the governor’s desk for National Fire Protection Asso- by a fine of up to $2,000, up years.” to 90 days in jail or up to 90 ciation standards for ventila-

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Arena tax deal costly but town still gains By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent

the parties to settle which, after countless hours of negotiations, ultimately, they did. HARRISON – However, it took six months – and some hesitation by Red t long last, the sticky tax Bull brass in Austria to accept case is in the books – but certain language in the agreeit cost Harrison a pretty ment – before all the parties penny to nail it shut. were ready to sign. The final tally for billings by Under the terms, Red Bull the Bloomfield law firm Pearlturns over “ownership” of man & Miranda for their input the 12-acre stadium site to the into the settlement of the tax HCIA and pays an annual lease case pitting the town against fee to its “landlord” and the Red Bull: “approximately town through at least 2038. For $265,000,” according to town 2017 – the first year the deal CFO Gabriela V. Simoes Dos takes effect – the HCIA is to Santos. receive $185,000 and Harrison After the State Supreme will get $1.115 million. SubseCourt had agreed to hear the quent annual payments may matter, Harrison retained the rise under a formula tied to the firm in December 2014 for what yearly CPI. it anticipated would be a year’s Additionally, HCIA has the worth of work for $100,000. right to use the arena for up to Clearly, it took longer. 48 “public use events” per year. At the same time, however, Also, HCIA is to issue a bond fearful of the unknown conin an amount “not to exceed $2 sequences of a ruling by the million” for improvements to state’s highest tribunal, the the stadium as needed and Red town – through Pearlman & Mi- Bull is responsible for paying randa – explored the possibility the debt service on the bond. of settling the case out of court. And, most importantly for And that’s what happened in Harrison, Red Bull agrees to mid-July 2016 when the town’s “waive all rights to the apgoverning body voted for a set- proximately $18 million in real tlement deal by which Red Bull property taxes paid to date agreed to turn over “owner[since 2006]” for the land and ship” of the stadium property to stadium. the Hudson County ImproveOn Dec. 16, the representament Authority. tives of all the parties involved The Red Bulls began playing met for the final closing transhome games at the new Arena action on the settlement and in Harrison in March 2010. signed the myriad of separate But whether the town could agreements signaling the end tax the land and/or stadium to a protracted and painful was unclear. Nonetheless, town process. assessor Al Cifelli proceeded to Bakari Lee, bond counsel for assess both, beginning in 2010, the HCIA, said the participants and the town began collecting – the key parties, along with enannual property taxes totaling gineers, the state Local Finance more than $2 million. Board, etc. – sorted through Red Bull challenged that asliterally “tens of thousands of sumption, interpreting the state pages” – in excess of 30 to 40 Authorities Law and Redeveldocuments comprising separate opment statutes to mean that stand-alone agreements, each the land and stadium were part with multiple exhibits. of a redevelopment plan exThose voluminous records ecuted through a public agency were stretched out across a (HCIA) and dedicated to a 30-foot-long conference table, “public purpose” and should, “stacked end to end, with rows therefore, be tax-exempt. and rows,” added HCIA ExecuTwice, however, judicial tive Director Norman Guerra. rulings in 2012 by the state Tax At the same time as the Court and in May 2014 by the parties were approaching the state Appellate Court, upheld legal deadline set by the court the town’s actions. Red Bull to arrive at a deal, the state began paying taxes in 2012 but legislature was moving in continued its appeal. November 2016 to adopt a bill That, in turn, led to the state that “clarifies and reaffirms that Supreme Court agreeing to stadiums and arenas owned by hear the case but the court aslocal government entities are signed a mediator to try to get

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projects from which new revenues will, ultimately, be realized. “This past year we saw ribbon-cuttings for the first phase of the retail development on Passaic Ave. [for the BJ’s Wholesale Club] and the renovation of Building 78 at Kearny Point in South Kearny – an $18 million investment creating over 200,000 square feet of flex commercial and creative space [and] the first of six buildings proposed to be renovated at this site which, at completion, will total 2.2 million square feet. These projects will continue to grow, as will the Vermella housing developments on Bergen and Passaic Aves.” In the past two years, Santos said, the town beefed up “depleted staffing levels” among its public safety component by hiring 37 firefighters and 21 police officers to fill vacancies created largely through retirements. During that same period, the mayor said, the town saw the resurfacing of Veteran’s Memorial Field and the Branin (former Futsol) soccer field, construction of a dog park and renovations of the Hickory St. playground in the Fourth Ward and of the Pettigrew playground at Washington School in the First

Ward. Still, Santos noted, “the biggest challenge” for improving recreational infrastructure lies ahead with the re-do of Gunnel Oval by elevating the site, turfing all fields and installing a storm water drainage and pump system. The town is continuing to seek outside funding sources for this multi-million dollar project. “We should make every effort to finalize designs and go out to bid in the next several months,” he said. Another goal that the mayor has prioritized is a “long overdue” storm water pump station that can “alleviate flooding” east of Schuyler Ave. along Devon Terrace, Hoyt, Tappan and Duke Sts. “The residents of this area have waited too long for relief,” Santos said. “We owe it to them to come up with solutions [for a project] that advances to design and bid this year.” And, the mayor noted, 2017 will mark the town’s celebration of its Sesquicentennial anniversary with a series of public events slated to begin in late April with a band concert at Town Hall Park. As the anniversary program unfolds, the town will pay tribute to its namesake, Maj. Gen. Philip Kearny, commander of the 1st New Jersey Brigade in the Civil War who was killed in action at the Battle of Chantilly and will recall the Kearnybased N.J. Home for Disabled Soldiers and Sailors that was built in 1888 to provide housing for veterans of the Civil War and SpanishAmerican War until its closure in 1932. – Ron Leir

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Jeweler’s killer gets life in prison

he Bloomfield man convicted of killing a Kearny jeweler during a robbery more than seven years ago will likely spend the rest of his life behind bars. For the murder of 47-yearold jeweler Xavier Egoavil, John DeRosa, 58, was handed a life sentence Friday, Jan. 6, by Hudson County Superior Court Judge Patrick Arre, sitting in Jersey City. Two other charges on which he was found guilty – felony murder and possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose – were rolled into the murder charge, explained Ray Worrall, spokesman for the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office. DeRosa was also given a 20-year sentence on an armed robbery charge and 10 years on a charge of unlawful possession of a weapon, Worrall said. All three sentences are to run concurrently, he added. On the life sentence – which the court projected at 75 years – DeRosa must serve out at least 85% of that term before he can be considered for parole, Worrall said. That means DeRosa would have to spend the next 63.7 years in prison – or less if he gets credit for the seven years he’s been in confinement since his arrest. If he lives that long, he’d be 121. The state asked for – and got – the maximum sentence allowable under state sentencing rules, according to Worrall. Where DeRosa will be serving his time – and when he will begin serving – will be up to the state Department of Corrections, Worrall said. The defendant is currently being held in the Hudson County Jail. Members of the victim’s family were present for the sentencing. Neither DeRosa nor the victim’s family members addressed the court but a statement submitted by an Egoavil family representative was submitted to the court at that time, Worrall said.

DeRosa, who was represented at trial and sentencing by Fairview attorney Scott Finckenhauer, maintained his innocence during the legal proceedings. By law, the defendant has 45 days to appeal his sentence, Worrall said. Meanwhile, DeRosa’s two co-defendants Elvis Feratovic, 30, and Edmir Sokoli, 29, both of Bloomfield, face sentencing by Judge Arre Jan. 20 on armed robbery pleas they entered in April 2016. A Hudson County jury found DeRosa guilty of the fatal shooting of Egoavil at his store, Rachel Jewelers, 142 Kearny Ave., after a struggle between the two, on Aug. 18, 2009. DeRosa was indicted by a grand jury for murder, felony murder, armed robbery and two weapons charges on June 29, 2010. At his trial, co-defendants Feratovic and Sokoli helped implicate DeRosa by turning state’s evidence. Feratovic testified that he drove Sokoli to Kearny the morning of the crime to pick up DeRosa. Then, he told the court, the trio twice circled the block where the jewelry store was located before parking. At that point, Feratovic testified, Sokoli and DeRosa, who was armed, donned fake beards and wigs before entering the jeweler’s. Once inside, Sokoli told the court, DeRosa announced a stick-up to the owner and his mother, who was also in the family-run store. As he was stuffing jewelry into a trash bag, the owner became aggressive with DeRosa who shot him several times, Sokoli testified. The holdup men then fled from the store, with Sokoli and Feratovic leaving in one car and DeRosa, who now had the stolen merchandise, departing in his vehicle, Sokoli testified. Feratovic identified DeRosa

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There’s no excuse for bullying in schools in 2017 By Kevin Canessa Jr.

’ll never forget one day in my classroom during my teaching days back in 2005. I was covering a class for a colleague who called out sick. I gave out the assignment and for the most part, the students were rather quiet. Out of nowhere, one of the kids says to another: “Hey fa**ot, give me the answers.” The class erupted in laughter and I couldn’t believe what I had just heard. After taking corrective measures, I had a talk with both kids. Never again were those kinds of words used in my presence. But they were uttered again in other classrooms. A few weeks later, I was passing by a classroom where both of the aforementioned students were “learning.” I couldn’t believe what I heard. It was a colleague of mine using the same word, “fa**ot,” toward, guess who … the same boy who was being bullied just days earlier. As teachers, we were required to report all instances of bullying to the school’s administration. When I did, the headmaster didn’t believe my report and he said I was making it all up. He knew I had no tolerance for bullying of any sort, but the truth is, as headmaster, he looked the other way at bullying in two types of scenarios: when the bully came from a welloff family that donated to the school’s annual fund or when the person being bullied was unpopular or from a family that didn’t give to the school. It was something I car-

ried with me for a long time, though I did report this to the higher-ups. But at the school, very little changed. Kids continued to be bullied. That year, I stepped foot in a classroom as a teacher for the very last time. I knew there was no way, in good conscience, that I could return to that school knowing that blatant bullying was being ignored by the administration. I didn’t want to be part of a faculty where some felt it was perfectly fine for teachers to call students derogatory names. It’s been my experience that there’s little hope we’ll ever see a complete eradication of bullying in schools. Because I had little support from higherups, I had to handle any bullying I ever witnessed on my own. And the truth is, I believe I had a good eye for noticing when a kid was a victim. How could it be that in 2017, kids are still being bullied at schools? I realize how difficult it is to keep an eye on every single student, especially when a school’s enrollment is large. Yet there are countless stories on the news about teenagers being harassed because of their skin color, their sexual orientation, their gender identity, their weight, their social status, the way they dress and so many other classifications. How is it that in so many bullying cases, there wasn’t one teacher, one counselor – someone, somewhere, who noticed when a kid was being bullied? I know this is not the case everywhere, but are teachers and school personnel

ence do such gun laws make?” The answer is simple: The guns don’t come from Chicago. They instead come from neighboring states that have entirely too lenient gun laws. In fact, CNN reports that of all the gun violence in Chicago last year, 60% of all incidents involved guns that were purchased in either Wisconsin and Indiana. That’s 60%! Six in 10 incidents. “We know that people from Chicago go across the border, fill up gym bags with illegal just sleeping through things person been aware. weapons from gun shows and most of the time? I couldn’t even imagine things of that nature and they It’s just way too much to what it must be like to be a come back here and sell them stomach. Any time there’s parent and to send a child to to the gangs,” Chicago Police another bullying story, I can’t school under such circumSuperintendent Eddie Johnson help but wonder just exactly stances. And unless something told CNN. “We border Indiana what it is that causes so much major happens to change and Wisconsin, which have of it? Perhaps it’s just the things, I fear we’ll continue to really lax gun laws.” climate in many schools that hear more and more cases of This notion is not discussed allow for bullying? teenagers killing themselves enough. In fact, this is the first In Kearny, there’s one because no one understood. time I’ve seen it quoted in a major initiative to combat it Because no one listened. Benational news story in well at Roosevelt School – Buddy cause no one cared. over a year. Until it does get a Benches. These benches are That, unfortunately, is just more vocal discussion, people on the school’s courtyard and unacceptable – and it never will continue to erroneously are a place where lonely kids, will be. point to the city’s gun laws bullied kids, etc., can go when Odds & ends and say they don’t matter. they’re a “victim.” Other kids • CNN reports there were They do. It’s only a shame are responsible for visiting 762 murders in Chicago in the laws nearby aren’t as with these kids – and for mak- 2016. This is a staggering num- stringent. Maybe that heinous ing life easier. ber, one that no one takes any count of 762 murders in one This is just one way schools pride in whatsoever because year wouldn’t be so high if are working to try to combat it represents nearly 300 more lawmakers from Indiana and bullying. than 2015 – and a good number Wisconsin had a clue. But nationwide, clearly, not of them were gun-related. In That’s all for now. Have a enough is being done. total, the city also saw 4,331 great week, one and all. There have been too many shooting victims (in 3,550 The opinions expressed hereteenage suicides. shooting incidents) in 2016, in are solely those of the writer, There have been too many more than 1,400 more than in Kevin Canessa Jr. Canessa may instances where kids have no 2015. be reached by email at kc�theobwill to live. However, I’ve just about had server.com or k � evincanessa on There have been too many it hearing from people who Facebook and/or Twitter. Your cases that could have had point to Chicago’s tight gun feedback is always welcome – happier outcomes had just one laws and say, “See, what differ- and encouraged.

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n Kearny, the 2016 blotter ended with yet another shoplifting, this one at ShopRite, and this one escalating into robbery. At 8 p.m. on Dec. 29, Sgt. Michael Gonzalez was on off-duty security detail at ShopRite when he was advised by a staffer that a man attempting to leave the store with $94.90 worth of stolen merchandise had scuffled with employees and fled on foot. Gonzalez pursued the suspect, who reportedly had run south on Clark St. and then cut through an apartment complex, heading for Belgrove Drive. There, the man -- identified as Anthony McBryde, 52, of Flanders -- was confronted by and assaulted a store employee who tried to stop him, police said. When Gonzalez arrived, the two were still grappling. The sergeant grabbed McBryde, who continued to resist and ignored orders to cease and desist, police said. He was eventually subdued, hauled off to KPD headquarters by pa-

trol officers, and charged with robbery and resisting arrest. ••• Other recent reports from the Kearny police blotter included the following:

Dec. 29 Shortly before midnight, Officers Jonathan Dowie and David Bush stopped a 2010 Honda travelling on Rts.1/9 with just one headlight, detected the odor of marijuana and saw a baggie apparently containing the drug at the driver’s feet, police said. In a search incident to arrest, a pill bottle containing pot was also allegedly found in his jacket. Samuel Raymond, 24, of Union, was charged with possession of pot and paraphernalia, possession of a CDS in a MV, driving while suspended, and on a $1,000 DWI warrant out of Berkeley Heights.

Jose Resua for allegedly making terroristic threats against a Forest St. resident. Police said Welfl, who is homeless, often sleeps on porches around town and was discovered so snoozing by a homeowner, who advised him to leave. Welfl reportedly responded by attacking the door and threatening to kill the complainant. After being booked at HQ , he was given a warm place to sleep, at the Hudson County Jail. Jan. 2 At 8 p.m., Officer Bush, with Officer Dowie as back-up, stopped a 1998 Infiniti for a lighting violation at Schuyler and Stewart Aves. and report-

edly found a plastic bag of marijuana in the center console. Driver Daniel Ruiz, 24, of Kearny, was charged with possession of pot/paraphernalia and operating a MV in possession of a CDS. ••• Officer Michael Gontarczuk, on patrol at Kearny and Johnston Aves. at 8:20 p.m., was alerted by his computer that the owner of a passing Honda Accord had a suspended license. Stopping the auto, he confirmed that the driver, Sadan Gonzalez, 24, of Passaic, was the owner and he reportedly spotted a Pepsi can with what appeared to be marijuana residue in the center console. While Gontarczuk was

questioning Gonzalez, a male passenger -- described only as being about 6-feet tall and in his mid- to late-20s -- bolted from the car and ran south on Kearny Ave. The officer radioed HQ and took off in foot pursuit, west on Johnston and south on Maple St., where he lost sight of the runner, who had cut through the backyards. Gontarczuk returned to the Honda, where Gonzalez had kindly remained but unkindly refused to identify the absent passenger, police said. However, KPD detectives have consulted with Passaic detectives concerning the driver’s see KPD page

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replaced in the near future.” Kearny’s Harvey Field and Franklin School Field were also FieldTurf projects. Last year, Veteran’s Memorial Field on Belgrove Drive was resurfaced with Shaw Powerblade 2.0 and the Branin Memorial (former Futsol) soccer facility on Passaic Ave. was re-done with Matrix Turf, according to Mayor Alberto Santos. Lyndhurst Parks & Recreation Commissioner Tom DiMaggio reported that “all our fields” – the municipal soccer, baseball and girls’ softball playing surfaces at the foot of Valley Brook Road and the high school field, which was resurfaced in 2010 – were installed by FieldTurf. “I’ve been reading some stories about some [FieldTurf] fields deteriorating quicker than anticipated,” the commissioner said, but when asked whether that was the case in Lyndhurst, he said, “It’s too early to tell.” “I’m going to have to sit with the other commissioners and discuss this,” DiMaggio said. “We’ll also see if other towns have been impacted.” In Nutley, Board of Education President Charles Kucinski confirmed that the high school stadium has the synthetic surface supplied by FieldTurf but, to his knowledge, “we’ve not run into any problems with it.” If they do, “the warranty is still good,” he added. And, ultimately, for selfprotection, Kucinski said, the board may elect to join in the see TURF page

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Ex-Lyndhurst man pens book in prison Brighton Publishing announces the print release of the book, “The Godfather of Souls,” by author Paul “Doc” Gaccione, formerly of Lyndhurst. The book is now available in print and eBook formats from Amazon, Barnes & Noble and other leading retailers nationwide in addition to worldwide availability through the Expresso Book Machine network. Distribution is through Ingram, the world’s largest wholesale book distributor. Gaccione offers this work full of vivid scenes that conjure up a place wracked with daily conflict and risk. Only

someone who has lived this experience and negotiated the labyrinth of life could produce such a remarkably vibrant story and deeply intimate account of a private man’s experience in prison. This is a story about two main characters. The first is a man who, according to the FBI and New York’s Organized Crime Task Force, is a leading member of the Mafia – Gaccione – who has led a fascinating and adventurous life. He’s achieved accolades in athletics and also in the business world. He’s a published author, motivational speaker and inventor. He’s a strong

believer in destiny, and that his destiny has brought him here for a specific purpose. The second character is a young kid who grew up in the hood and who has been in trouble his entire life, eventually winding up in state prison serving a 13-year sentence. The difference in their culture and background, and their age difference, would seem to make them the worst possible combination to become cell neighbors – yet destiny had its own plan. Gaccione, seeing something special and believing that this young kid possessed a high intellect and

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escaping on foot and abandoning the stolen car. Alas, police were unable to obtain a description of the perp or determine if anyone else was with him.

Police said the Ford was located “a few minutes later” on nearby Cleveland Ave., along with its driver, a Rutherford man, who was charged with leaving the scene of an

accident. Harrison PD towed the poor little wounded Beetle from the crash site, but it was subsequently reunited with its Kearny owner.

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For the fifth consecutive year, the West Hudson Arts & Theater Company (W.H.A.T.) hosts an exciting 24 hours in which a few dozen young actors, costumers and technical staff will come together to rehearse, choreograph, stage and produce a full production of a musical. Only this time, the curtain rises a day later with a production of “The Rocky Horror Show.” This annual fundraiser for W.H.A.T. invites participants to enter the theater at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 13, and exactly a day later, on Saturday, Jan. 14, at 7:30 p.m., they take the stage. “This is literally a full show, produced entirely in one day,” said W.H.A.T. President Jerry Ficeto. “This amazing team will work throughout the night and into the next day in a creative – and I’m sure caffeine-fueled setting – to bring this show to the stage. “We loved the idea when it was presented to us by one

of our W.H.A.T. community members. That production the inaugural year was of the award-winning show ‘Rent.’ Over the years, W.H.A.T. has presented ‘Back to the 80s: The Totally Awesome Musical,’ ‘Legally Blonde the Musical’ and ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ to the stage under the 24-Hour Musical Challenge umbrella.” “The challenge is fun, fresh and we think a perfect way to expose W.H.A.T. to new audiences,” director Michele Sarnoski said. “Participants are from communities throughout Hudson, Bergen and Essex counties. We can’t wait for this group of talented, creative young people to come together for such a unique theatrical undertaking.” Tickets are $10. They can be purchased online at www. whatco.org by calling 201467-8624, or at the W.H.A.T. Theater, in residence at 65 Oakwood Ave., Kearny.

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The Junior Woman’s Club of Arlington announces these upcoming events: • The club hosts its third annual Chili Cookoff fundraiser on Saturday, Jan. 28, from 7 to 10 p.m. at Hedges Hall, at St. Stephen’s Church. Blind judging begins at 7:30 p.m. Tasting continues until the chili runs out. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for kids 9 and younger and kids 3 and younger go free. Admission includes chili tasting, salad, cornbread, soda and dessert, a DJ and a live band. The chili contest entry fee is $10 per chili (includes one admission). Prize baskets will be awarded for Judges Choice, Popular Vote, Best Name and more. For tickets, an entry form and contest rules, visit www.jwcarlington.com or visit the Junior Woman’s Club of Arlington’s Facebook page. • The club will install new

officers and welcome new members at its first meeting of 2017 at an installation dinner Friday, Jan. 13, at 7 p.m. at the Henrietta Benstead Senior Center, 60 Columbia Ave. All members are asked to bring an appetizer or dessert to share. For more information, email membership@jwcarlington. com or visit www.jwcarlington.com. ••• St. Stephen’s Church hosts its annual Father John Washington remembrance Feb. 5 at the noon Mass, celebrating the 74th anniversary of the heroism and sacrifice of the immortal Four Chaplains. Additionally, all veterans are encouraged to attend to honor the Four Chaplains and all those who now serve and have served in the military. ••• West Hudson Arts & Theater Co. announces auditions for a March production of “The Princess and the Pea” Jan. 17 and 18 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the theater at 65 Oakwood Ave. Visit www.whatco.org for more details. ••• The Kearny Public Library, at 318 Kearny Ave., offers the following upcoming programs: • The movie series continues on Friday, Jan. 13, at 4 p.m., with “The Secret Life of Pets” (PG / 87 mins.) and on Friday, Jan. 27, at 4 p.m., with “Storks” (PG / 87 mins.) Both films will

be screened on the lower level of the Main Library. Popcorn and light refreshments will be served. • Instructor Martina Nevado returns to lead a children’s cooking winter workshop for grades 3 to 6 on Saturday, Jan. 14, at 11 a.m., and for pre-K through grade 2 on Saturday, Jan. 21, at 11 a.m. There will be a celebration of January holidays Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Winnie the Pooh Day, which will include cupcakes, cookies and healthy smoothies. Classes meet in the lower level kitchen at the main library. Recipes offered take food allergies into consideration. Each free class runs about 90 minutes. Classes are limited to no more than 15 on a first-come, first-served basis. Call the library at 201-9982666 to register or for more information. • Celebrate creativity with a Writing Workshop and Open Mic Reading on Friday, Jan. 27. Local author and historian Barbara Krasner facilitates the 6 p.m. workshop by offering writing prompts and exercises. The workshop is followed at 7 p.m. by an open mic with five-minute segments that participants can fill with poetry, music, dramatic monologues, etc. Share your own work or the work of artists you love. Refrain from using bad language. • Children ages 6 and older are invited to SOLE (Self-

p.m. at the Henrietta Benstead Organized Learning EnvironCenter, 60 Columbia Ave. ment) Hour with certified David Mach will speak about instructor Steven Delpome the Kearny High CANstrucon Wednesday, Jan. 11, at 3:45 tion project. Board members p.m. Want to try to find the will convene at 6:30 p.m. The answers to the questions you hostesses for the evening are wonder about? Are ghosts real? How big is the sky? Why Elena Nakrosis, chairwoman, assisted by Kellie Fitzpatrick do dogs chase cats? Children and Virginia Romano. The will organize themselves into public is welcome. groups and use computers ••• and the Internet to research St. Stephen’s Seniors, 676 questions at hand. As they find answers, they will use art sup- Kearny Ave., meet every first plies so they can present what and third Tuesday of the month in Hedges Hall. Rethey’ve learned to each other. freshments are served at Registration is not required noon. After the 1 p.m. meeting, but space is limited. Plan on there’s a 50/50 drawing and arriving early. then bingo. New members are For more info on this or always welcome. For more inother library programs, call formation, call club president 201-998-2666 or visit www. Allan Henderson at 201-991kearnylibrary.org. 4771. ••• Kearny UNICO sponsors a fundraising bus trip to the Lyndhurst Tropicana Casino in AtlanLyndhurst Public Library tic City on Sunday, Jan. 29. patrons are invited to sample Refreshments will be served at the Mango Languages online 7:30 a.m. and a bus will depart language-learning system at no at 8:30 a.m. from American cost. More than 40 foreign lanLegion Post 99 on Belgrove guage courses and 16 English Drive. The cost is $30 per as a Second Language (ESL) person. For more information courses are available. Mango or to purchase tickets, call Lou Languages can be accessed Pandolfi at 201-368-2409. Note: through www.lyndhurstlibrary. There are no NFL playoff org. Log in with a valid Lyndgames this day. Proceeds ben- hurst library card number. efit the chapter’s scholarship Patrons can access this service fund and other local charities. from home. For more infor••• mation, call Library Director The Woman’s Club of ArDonna Romeo at 201-804-2478, lington Evening Membership ext. 7, or email romeo@lyndDepartment meets Jan. 11 at 7 hurst.bccls.org.

Lincoln Middle School kids got into holiday spirit KEARNY – Student Council members of Kearny’s Lincoln Middle School recently completed their third annual veterans’ activity. This year, in a friendly “competition,” more than 300 students were divided into teams to sponsor Christmas trees for local servicemen and servicewomen. With a $5 contribution, each team acquired tabletop-size

trees, each 24 inches tall, along with ornaments and trimmings for the trees. Then, during after-school hours spread over two days, the kids bent to their tasks, noted grade 8 teacher/student council adviser Kathleen Williams. Each team’s contribution also covered the cost of a gift card for a veteran, along with a drink and snack. Once the final products

were ready, students arranged for Kearny High alumna Susan Zive, head of the local VFW auxiliary, and her team of volunteers for pickup of the trees by the local Veterans of Foreign Wars on Belgrove Drive. From there, they were distributed to local veterans in Alaris Health at Belgrove Drive and Bergen Ave. as well as the N.J. Veterans Memorial One of the many decorated miniChristmas trees donated to area Home in Paramus. veterans.

In this way, a total of 95 trees were decorated and sent to veterans, up from last year’s total of 48, according to Williams. “We also collected 300 pairs of socks and the kids decorated 70 bags and stuffed them with toiletries that were donated by the kids from Lincoln Middle School, along with Christmas cards with letters,” Williams said. “These were also for our veterans.”

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to charge him with seconddegree sexual assault and fourth-degree criminal sexual contact related to the 14-yearold. Chandler was then returned to jail, this time with bail set at $200,000. Authorities said Chandler operates a video-production company that involves filming sports events at schools in the region and posts weekly

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he Junior Woman’s Club of Arlington (JWCA) hosts its 26th annual Spelling Bee Wednesday, Jan. 25, at 6 p.m., at the Franklin School auditorium, 100 Davis Ave., Kearny.

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observations to pick me up. (He was an) all around good, caring and smart guy.” Several of Giordano’s friends and colleagues took to social media to remember him. Third Ward Councilwoman Carol Jean Doyle was among the

Local fourth- and fifthgraders are invited to register for the event at the Children’s Room at the Kearny Main Library, 318 Kearny Ave., on Tuesday, Jan. 10 and Wednesday, Jan. 11, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. or Saturday, Jan. 14, from 10 a.m. to noon. A parent or guardian must

be present to complete the registration forms. Online registration and additional information is also available at www.jwcarlington.com or by emailing spellingbee@ jwcarlington.com. The top three winners will receive prizes, including a Kindle Fire HD and Barnes

first to do so early in the morning on Sunday, Jan. 8. “The loss of Councilman Jon Giordano brings a very sad day for the Town of Kearny,” Doyle wrote on her personal Facebook page. “The loss to his family is devastating and heart-breaking. Jon was professional, sincere and hard-working. His clear

thinking brought levity to many issues. His business experience played a huge factor in many of the council’s decisions. I will miss his expertise. What I will miss most is Jon my friend. He always had a smile, an infectious laugh, a voice for the radio and always a kind word. My sincere condolences go out to Ivy, Enzo

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and his Mom, Pat.” Barbara Cifelli-Sherry, who once also represented Kearny’s Second Ward on the council, echoed Doyle’s sentiments. “Awoke to the incredibly sad news of the untimely passing of Kearny Councilman Jon Giordano,” Cifelli-Sherry wrote. “Jon was a man of integrity, generosity, talent and intelligence. He possessed a strong sense of responsibility for his family and our community. He used that quality in being an outstanding son, husband and father – and by using his public service, to better the lives of Kearny residents. “Jon was vibrant and handsome. He will be remembered for his endearing personality and his contagious laugh. My heart goes out to his extended family which has been a bedrock institution here in our hometown. With deepest condolences, we mark his passing ... with deepest gratitude, we acknowledge his life.” Said First Ward Councilman Albino Cardoso: “My prayers on this moment go to the soul of my dear friend Councilman Giordano. Rest in peace, my friend.” Manny Ventoso Jr., of Kearny, and Giordano, were classmates at Kearny High School. Ventoso

said he most remembers how Giordano was ready to be of service to anyone in need. “Jon was a very humble man and was always there for everyone,” Ventoso said. “He loved his town. Kearny has truly lost a good man.” According to Giordano’s LinkedIn page, since 1997, he was the owner and president of West Hudson Millwork, a company that manufactures commercial cabinetry, furniture, countertops and closets. In that same timeframe, he was also the president of Josam Realty, which specialized in commercial properties. The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office said late Monday that Giordano’s body was found in a burning VW Beetle in the parking lot of his Arlington Ave. shop at 12:45 p.m., Saturday. He was pronounced dead at 5:30 p.m. that day, the HCPO said. While the final results of the medical examiner are still pending, the death is not considered suspicious and no foul play is suspected. The exact origin and cause of the fire are still pending and an ongoing investigation is being conducted by the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office and Kearny Fire Department.

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Changing of the Kearny guard: Millar to Almeida As the students returned from an alwaystoo-brief holiday break, it was a very hectic week in the Kearny High School athletic office, with one athletic director packing up more than a decade of memories and heading for the door and another arriving – albeit not officially until next month. Still, John Millar is now unofficially the former director of athletics at Kearny with former girls’ soccer coach Vin Almeida unofficially, yet officially taking over as Millar’s replacement. For now, there is no replacement yet for Almeida with the girls’ soccer team. That will take place later on down the road. But Almeida has been approved as the new athletic director, effective immediately. First things first. Millar, who for the past 40 years has been part of the fabric of the Kearny athletic department as a head soccer coach and for the last 12 years as the athletic director, officially retired as the Kearny AD and leaves four decades of memories and a lifetime of winning. That much is certain. And Almeida, who has spent the last nine years

as the head coach of the girls’ soccer team, was named last month as Millar’s replacement. That part is also official. But Almeida has his responsibilities as a history teacher at the high school to deal with and will do so until a replacement has been found for that role. It means that Almeida is currently juggling two positions – his teaching job and his administrative job. That sure could lead to long, sleepless nights. Luckily for Almeida, the AD responsibilities have been cleared for the months of January and February. Not that there isn’t always a last minute cancellation here and a weather postponement there – because there always are those unforeseen changes – but Millar did a perfect job of scheduling knowing that his retirement beckoned. “Whatever help he needs, he’ll get,” Millar promised. “We already started on the fall schedules, so whatever help he needs, he can ask me.” When Millar was promoted from boys’ soccer coach to athletic director see VIEW page

t was in the middle of September when Anthony Marck started to realize that his tenure as the head football coach at his alma mater North Arlington was coming to an end. “It was actually Week 3 or Week 4 of the season when I started to say to myself, ‘I can’t keep missing these events,’” Marck said. Marck’s eldest son was a sophomore at Emerson Borough High School, an aspiring two-way standout at tight end and linebacker. “Zack had a few Friday night games that I had to miss,” Marck said. “And those events would pop into my head while I was trying to coach. It weighed on my mind throughout the day. I realized that if I didn’t do it now, step down, I would regret it for the rest of my life. Those were times that I could never get back.” So after 11 years of serving as the dutiful head coach, Marck officially tendered his letter of resignation last week, ending Marck’s tenure in the position he always dreamed of having. The decision to resign had nothing to do with the Vikings’ 1-9 record last fall. “It really came down to my three children,” said Marck, citing his commitment to son Zack, daughter Cali, a 12-yearold seventh grader, and son Mason, who is nine. Marck’s wife Kim, the former Kim Nelson, a member of the North Arlington Athletic Hall of Fame like her husband, her father and her brother, came to the fateful decision last week. “Kim has done so much for our family over the years,” Marck said of his wife, who was a standout softball and

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The North Arlington athletic program suffered a huge loss last week, when veteran football head coach Anthony Marck announced his resignation.

basketball player for the Vikings in her heyday. “She made sure dinner was on the table when we got home. She did her share commuting the kids back and forth. After 11 years, it got a little bit tougher to be together than it was to be away.” Marck figured that he went trick-or-treating with his children only three times over the years. “Time waits for no one,” Marck said. “I didn’t want to be the guy to have regrets later on.” Marck said that he met with his team Wednesday and tell them of his decision to step down. “It was very difficult,” Marck said. “It was very bittersweet. I called for the meeting after I handed in the paperwork (for resignation). I

didn’t know how to tell them. I just told them that I loved all of them. I professed all the time for the last 11 years that family comes first and that we were a family. But I had to practice what I preached and put my family first. It was very emotional.” Marck reminded the players that he was still going to be in the building as a special education teacher. “I’ll be a Viking until I die,” Marck said. “I was born and raised here. I played sports here all my life. I’ll still be here to break down film if they wanted. I hope they feel comfortable enough with me and that what I said made them feel comfortable. I assured them everything was going to be OK.” see MARCK page

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Kearny boys’ basketball: An upset to last a lifetime

victory over Teaneck, cracked the state’s elite, making the Top 20 at No. 20. The Marauders held Teaneck, a high-powered he Kearny High School offensive team, without a single boys’ basketball season point in the fourth quarter of had already reached that victory. the crossroads. The Kardinals But Kearny head coach Bob owned a 3-3 record after a tough McDonnell was confident about loss to Memorial of West New his team’s chances against York. The next team on the sched- the stingy Marauders. He was beaming with confidence after ule for the Kardinals was St. doing his pre-game preparation. Peter’s Prep. “I was watching video of St. Just last week, the Marauders, courtesy of a blowout 45-25 Peter’s,” McDonnell said. “I

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a serious chance to stay with them and win the game. We had a good game plan going into the game.” McDonnell also met with the Kardinals after the loss to Memorial. “We had a team meeting concerning the team’s attitude and selfishness,” McDonnell said. “I said if we wanted to win, we needed more of a team effort. We weren’t playing like a team. We needed more from the team.” On Wednesday afternoon prior to the game against the Marauders, McDonnell saw a different Kearny team on the practice floor. “Once we got on the floor, I saw a higher energy level,” McDonnell said. “I had full attention of the entire team. That was the first time it happened all year.” McDonnell said that the Kardinals had no clue that the Marauders had just climbed into the state’s Top 20. “They had no idea St. Peter’s was state-ranked until we got on the bus,” McDonnell said. “St. Peter’s is always a big rival, so I knew they would be ready to play them.” There were a lot of familiar faces in the downtown Jersey City gym. “It felt like a home game,” McDonnell said. “A lot of people came. The girls’ soccer team was there. The baseball team was there. They were all very vocal. Kearny fans are fantastic.” And the Kards were ready to play. “The players’ attitudes changed,” McDonnell said. “They were focused on basketball and what could be done as a team. The kind of attitude I saw in practice was there for the game. We couldn’t afford a letdown.” It didn’t happen. Gralen Vereen was the hero, scoring 14 points, grabbing seven rebounds and dishing off for seven assists. Vereen also drove the length of the floor with five seconds left in the game and made the game-winning layup, giving the Kardinals a 46-45 upset victory. It was perhaps the biggest win Kearny has enjoyed in dec-

ades. It was not readily known when the last time Kearny defeated a team ranked in the top 20 in the state. The Kardinals also got 11 points and 11 rebounds from Robert Myers and nine points and five rebounds from Javon Jackson, last week’s Observer Athlete of the Week. But the star of the game was Vereen. “It was probably the best game Gralen has played in his four years here,” McDonnell said. “He did everything the coaching staff wanted him to do and hoped for. His leadership was tremendous. He played the bottom of our zone defensively and did a tremendous job, holding his own against bigger guys.” St. Peter’s Prep has two players, twin brothers, Parker and Ryan Omslaer who are 7-feet tall. But the 6-foot Vereen was battling down low with guys a foot taller. “He went to the basket hard,” McDonnell said of Vereen. “He went up as if no one was in his way.” McDonnell was ecstatic after the game. “I think it’s a great win,” McDonnell said. “To beat one of the top-ranked teams in the state is tremendous. That’s being competitive. We had players who worked hard. I just hope it can continue.” Two days later, the winning ways continued for the Kardinals, as Jackson scored 24 points and Vereen added a tripledouble, with 16 points, 10 assists and 10 steals in the Kardinals’ 85-72 win over American History of Newark. Steve Kryatis added 15 points and Robert Myers had 14 for the winners. Little brother Samuel Myers had 10 points for the winners. The Kardinals are now 5-3. “We have to hope this can continue,” McDonnell said. “One of the kids said, ‘We’re no longer on the outside. We’re on the map now.’ I don’t remember who said it, but it’s true. To stay on the map, we need other wins.” McDonnell then paused. “But this was a great win,” McDonnell said. Indeed.

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Almeida knows that he has a tough chore, trying to realmost 12 full years ago, he place Millar, who just recenttook over from Al Somma, ly gained admission to the who was a strict disciple of New Jersey State Interschodetail and remained that way lastic Athletic Association’s until his retirement as princi- Hall of Fame for his stellar coaching career. pal a few years ago. “He was one of the first Millar learned quickly how people in the building on a to handle the department daily basis and one of the last and he’s confident that the to leave,” Almeida said. “Not 40-year-old Almeida will do seeing him in the athletic the same. office is going to be strange. I “I think he’ll do an exceldidn’t even know he was relent job,” Millar said. “He’s tiring. He built this program well prepared for the job. up so much that I’m excited He’s done a great job with and motivated to keep it movthe girls’ program and he’s ing forward. I really enjoyed highly respected throughout coaching very much, but this the school, throughout our opponents. I think the transi- opportunity presented itself tion will go smoothly. I think and I had to take it. Instead of he ran a class operation with being involved with just one the girls and that’s something sport and one small group of kids, I’m involved with evehe’ll bring to the athletic ryone. I’m very excited about office. He’s going to help the that.” program rise to a place of Almeida, who guided the greater prominence.” Kardinals to eight Hudson Almeida said that he has County Tournament champibeen working with Barbara onships in his nine years as Brooks and Charlotte Haines head coach, is ready for the getting to know the intricanew challenges that lie ahead. cies of the athletic office. “I really enjoyed coaching,” Unfortunately, Brooks, who Almeida said. “In my mind, has been Millar’s right-hand I’ll love this job, because I woman as the athletic secrelove all sports. I love worktary for the last 12 years, has ing with the kids. I love being elected to move on to another with the coaches. It’s a great position within the district. VIEW from

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Former Kearny athletic director John Millar (r.) welcomes the new AD Vin Almeida (l.) with open arms.

spot to be in. I’m lucky to be there. I’m going to give every ounce of my being to keep the Kearny programs successful.” Almeida said that there was no truth to the circulating rumors that there is a groundswell to drop football from

the athletic department. “There is no talk of dropping football,” Almeida said, despite the Kardinals’ 1-9 record, including losing their last nine straight contests, the last two by scores of 57-0 and 49-0. “We have to design ways to make the programs

we have more successful. Football has been very challenging, no question. But we have to attack the situation instead of just dropping it.” Almeida said that he has also not addressed the obvious vacancy in his coaching staff – namely the head girls’ soccer coach. As per a rule conceived when Millar was named athletic director, Kearny coaches cannot serve as administrators at the same time. Almeida had to resign as the soccer coach to become the AD. “I’ve spent the last nine years preparing for this job,” Almeida said. “I have other pieces to the puzzle to address. The spring coaches have all been appointed and approved, so that’s the first step. I think it’s going to take a couple of weeks to get acclimated to the new position. We want to keep every program moving forward.”

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Mainiero finally finds safe haven with QP wrestling By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer

Dominic Mainiero has been a human tug-of-war game since he was a youngster.

A standout on the youth wrestling circuit, winning national titles in places like Reno,

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Mainiero won the Flo Reno Worlds Championship tournament in April on three separate occasions. Mainiero transferred once again from St. Joseph to Queen of Peace to begin his junior season. Before he began his senior campaign with the Golden Griffins, Mainiero signed a national letter of intent to attend Kutztown University next fall. “I’m definitely a lot more relaxed this year,” Mainiero said. “I don’t have to worry about where I’m going. I can just wrestle.” Mainiero is the first cousin of Nutley standout running back Photo by Jim Hague Nick Mainiero, who earned Queen of Peace senior 195-pounder Observer Athlete of the Week Dominic Mainiero. honors last October. Now, after starting the season Nevada and Tulsa, Oklahoma, with nine straight wins, includMainiero made the brutally ing the championship of the tough decision to go to St. Mount Madness of Maryland Joseph Regional of Montvale tournament (defeating the instead of his hometown school three-time Maryland state of Nutley. champion with a pin in the final “It was pretty tough,” Mainiero said. “St. Joseph was always round), Mainiero can claim in the thought process. I liked it his own Athlete of the Week a lot. Everyone was just expect- honors. Last weekend, Mainiero won ing me to go to Nutley, but I felt all four of his matches in the like I made a better decision for Elizabeth Tournament, three via myself.” a pin, winning the gold medal At the same time, Mainithere. ero’s older brother, Vinnie, had For his efforts, Mainiero has decided to transfer to St. Joseph, been named as The Observer so the brothers could wrestle Athlete of the Week for the past and train together. week. It marks the first time “It made it easier for me, that cousins have ever earned having Vinnie there,” Dominic the Athlete of the Week honor Mainiero said. “I kind of had a in the same scholastic sports lot of pressure on me. It would year. have been easier to go to Nut“The first matches of the ley, but we went to St. Joe’s to season, Dom’s weight wasn’t in better ourselves.” control,” Queen of Peace head Mainiero first experienced coach Scot Weaver said. “So adversity at St. Joseph when he we held him out early. He came suffered a broken bone in his back and wrestled against Lyndspine. hurst (winning via pin over “It happened during footMichael Carrino in 1:29). Since ball season,” Mainiero said. “I then, he’s been point on in what couldn’t run at all. All I did was we’re trying to do. He’s faced ride the stationary bike.” some pretty good competition Then, in his sophomore year at St. Joseph, there was another and done well. We now expect him to go out and devastate opinjury. ponents. He’s that physical of a “I broke my collarbone,” Mainiero said. “It was definitely wrestler.” Mainiero defeated Mike Elak another road block. I gave up of Parsippany, 6-1, in the final playing football. It was fine, bout. because wrestling was always “He’s a great defensive my best sport. Since I was little, I wrestled all over the country.” see ATHLETE next page

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Vikings did not have a home field after Rip Collins Field on Passaic Avenue was destroyed Marck said that he has received nothing but positive by two storms, the latter being Superstorm Sandy. support since word got out “We played four games about his departure. without even a locker room,” “The outpouring from Marck said. “A lot of the former players has been trecredit goes to Dave (Hutchmendous,” Marck said. “I’ve been receiving text messages inson, the school’s athletic director) and my coaching from players, telling me how much of a major impact I had staff. They all battled through on their lives. That meant the that adversity and I’m proud of them. They took it one day world to me.” at a time with an unforeseen Marck said that he will always cherish the 2015 season, future.” Marck, who was on the when the Vikings qualified winning end of 39 games durfor the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 2, Group I playoffs for ing his tenure, doesn’t know the first time in two decades. what the future holds. “I’m still young enough,” “It was something we Marck said. “I still have the hoped to do,” Marck said. energy to coach. Will I do “We beat Becton in order to it again? I might. But I don’t get there. In 2010, we went know about the time. It’s 7-3 and didn’t qualify for the states. We had 16 or 17 seniors going to be difficult. I know that I’m going to visit my on that team, so it was tough wife’s family in Ohio. Football for them, but we had a great is the only thing I know and team. Coaching against my the only thing I’ve done my son (in 2015) was a real spewhole adult life. I don’t know cial moment.” anything else but football. The Vikings also had to Added Marck, “I’m Anhandle their fair share of adversity during Marck’s tenure. thony Marck the dad, the son, From 2011 through 2014, the the husband. That’s what I MARCK from

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have to do first now.” Marck is hopeful that longtime assistant Paul Savage gets elevated to the role of head coach. This way, Marck knows his hard work and dedication will not go for naught. Whoever gets the job, it won’t be the same energetic, alive, vibrant person that Anthony Marck was. He gained respect from his fellow coaches throughout northern New Jersey and especially the North Jersey Interscholastic Conference that he was influential in forming. It’s a loss to the entire coaching profession, because there weren’t many who were more professional in his approach than Anthony Marck. He departs with nothing but the utmost respect from this reporter.

City),” Mainiero said. “I’m more mentally focused than ever before. I feel good wrestler,” Weaver said of going into matches. EveryMainiero. “He’s good on thing is going well.” top, because he’s able to Last year, Mainiero finride on top and score points ished seventh in the state at from up there. He’s explo182 pounds, so he definitely sive and fast. He can drop his legs, then score quickly.” has higher goals, now that he has his life finally in “Doing this well early in order. the season has given me a “I’m still focused on the lot of confidence,” Mainiero said. “I know I can compete main goal,” said Mainiero, who would like to major in with the better guys and sports medicine in college. that definitely gives me a “I think coming from the boost.” family I have has helped me One state-wide ranking to try to reach my goals.” has Mainiero listed as the “He’s had a rough road, No. 5 wrestler statewide at dealing with the physi195 pounds. cal and emotional issues,” But Mainiero has higher Weaver said. “He’s changed goals in mind. schools, had a broken back “I definitely have it in and collarbone. But he’s in mind to be standing on top it to win it.” of the podium (in Atlantic

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10 Clinton Ave • Kearny, NJ 07032 KEARNY: Location! Location! Location! Beautiful and Well Maintained One Family Home in desirable Manor Section. Hardwood Floors Throughout! All Large Rooms! 4 Bedrooms! 3 Full Baths! Living Room with Fireplace! Formal Dining Room! New Windows! New Timberline Roof and Siding! Full Finished Basement with Family Room, Office and Full Bath! Full Finished Attic with Bedroom and Office! Great Deck off Living Room!(handicapped accessible if needed) Large 50’ by 100’ Lot! Long Driveway and 2 Car Detached Garage! Close to Schools, Shopping and ALL Transportation! Just Steps away from NY Buses! A Must See Home! $429,900

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Lyndhurst - 1 Family - Colonial w/ 2 Bedrooms, Living Rm, Dining Rm, Modern Eat in Kitchen, Foyer & 1.5 Baths. Unfinished Basement. Driveway for 2 Cars. Above Ground Pool Motor is Broken. Oil Tank is Above Ground in Backyard. Asking $292,000

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Harrison - 3 Family - Apartments on 1st & 2nd Floor w/ Living Rm, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen & Bath. 3rd Floor w/ Living Rm, Bedroom, Kitchen & Bath. Thermal Windows & Small Paved Yard. Short Walk to Path Train. All Apartments Fully Rented. Asking $449,000

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Nutley - 1 Family - Large Colonial. 1st Floor w/Open Front Porch, Entrance Foyer, Living Rm, Dining Rm, Modern Eat in Kitchen & Half Bath. 2nd Floor w/ 3 Good Size Bedrooms, Den & Classic Bath w/ Tub. Walk Up Finished Attic w/ Full Bath. Full Open Unfinished Basement & Large Private Yard. Parking for 2 Cars at Street Level. Asking $362,000

Bloomfield - 1 Family - 1st Floor w/ Living Rm, Dining Rm, Kitchen & Sun Room. 2nd Floor w/ 3 Bedrooms & Bath. Walk-up Attic on 3rd Floor. Full Partially Finished Basement. Private Driveway & Detached Garage. Centrally Located. Asking $199,900

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Kearny - 1 Family - Left side of Duplex w/ Foyer, Living Rm, Dining Rm & Eat in Kitchen on 1st Floor. 2nd Floor w/ 2 Bedrooms & Tiled Bath. Wide Driveway and Backyard. High SemiFinished Basement. Easy Walk to West Hudson Park and Local Shopping. Asking $174,900

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KEARNY: 1 Fam, Colonial Style on dead end block, 3 BR, 1.5 Bath, Hardwood Floors, Fireplace, One car garage, new gas heating system. $289,900

MONTCLAIR: Location! Location! Location! Mixed use building in the heart of business district consisting of large storefront and 4 one bedroom apartments! $699,900

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mentalize our life, subtly seducing us to go to Mass on Sunday, and for the rest throughout the Mass (on of the week, do whatever TV) as the lead master we think we need to do to of ceremonies and Carget by. dinal Tobin’s personal “During this Christmas assistant. Former Kearny season, God makes every resident Robert Evers also effort to convince us that had a prominent role at faith has everything to do the installation, leading with life – all of life. The the processional into the proclamation of the birth cathedral and the recesof Emmanuel announces sional to the Mass. God-with-us. We do well The Most Rev. John to listen to that proclamaJ. Myers, the embattled tion again and again – to archbishop emeritus of hear over and over again the Archdiocese of Newthat God is present in the ark, whose 15-year tenure ended because he reached Cardinal Tobin (l.) recesses from midst of God’s people. This certainty, which we the mandatory retirehis installation Mass with the renew each year, is the ment age for bishops at Rev. Joseph Mancini, pastor of. 75, welcomed all guests to St. Stephen’s Church, at his side. source of our joy and hope.” the liturgy in English and with attendees. Those not able to be Spanish on behalf of the “He waited for everypresent at the installapriests, religious and laity one in line who wanted tion were able to view of the archdiocese. to meet him,” said Ferthe ceremony via a live Immediately following nandez, who attended broadcast of the enthe welcome, the Apostire liturgy provided by tolic Nuncio to the United the installation with his girlfriend, Jennie Rizzo, of NetTV, the media arm of States (the pope’s official the Diocese of Brooklyn, American representative), Little Falls. Another Kearny resiand aired on EWTN and the Most Rev. Christophe dent who attended the other Catholic television Pierre, read the mandate networks, as well as being from Pope Francis author- installation, Yvonne Santana, said she was thrilled streamed live by News 12 izing Cardinal Tobin to for two reasons. New Jersey. take canonical posses“Cardinal Tobin seems An archived version of sion of the Archdiocese like such a warm man,” the Mass may be found at of Newark, a community Santana said. “We aren’t bit.ly/tobininstallation. of 1.5 million Catholics in used to that kind of Pope Francis named Bergen, Essex, Hudson leadership in our diocese. Cardinal Tobin to lead the and Union counties. Archdiocese of NewThe Rev. Monsignor Mi- We’re used to coldness from our bishop. I truly ark, one of the largest chael A. Andreano, chanhope this is just the begin- archdioceses in terms of cellor of the archdiocese, ning of a new era for us population in the United presented the mandate here.” States, on Nov. 7. The to the College of ConsulIn his homily, Cardinal archdiocese extends over tors of the Archdiocese of 511 square miles, and is Newark, who examined it Tobin spoke of the need for the faithful to remem- geographically the smalland affixed the archdiocber that God isn’t just est archdiocese in the esan seal. Cardinal Tobin United States. then was led to the cathe- present at Sunday Mass, but that he’s present in all Some 877 priests serve dra, the “throne” of the in the various parishes archbishop of the archdio- things at all times. “At a dinner party, and other ministries in cese and presented with recently, I was asked what this archdiocese. Permathe staff, the sign of his is the greatest challenge nent deacons, religious pastoral office. the church faces today,” sisters and brothers total Those in attendance Cardinal Tobin said. “I 1,035. The Archdiocese greeted him with thunthought a moment and of Newark encompasses derous applause after replied: ‘the chasm be214 parishes, 96 private the formal seating, and tween faith and life.’ My Catholic and parochial representatives of diocquestioner looked at me schools, four Catholic esan groups, leaders of quizzically and remarked universities/colleges, religious communities that she didn’t expect that three Catholic hospitals, and government officials answer. I imagine that she and almost 40 health care, extended personal greetancillary care and mediings to Cardinal Tobin by was ready for any one of the so-called ‘hot-button’ cal centers, sanatoriums approaching him at his issues that dominate the and hospices, homes for cathedra. Among those in attend- discourse, both inside and the invalid and aged, and outside the church. centers for other human ance was Kearny’s Oscar “As noisy and divisive as services. Omar Fernandez. Catholic Charities of the Fernandez said once the those questions might be, they don’t worry me as a archdiocese is considered Mass was over, the new growing trend that seems the largest non-governcardinal remained near to isolate us, convincing mental social-service the cathedral-basilica’s us to neatly compartagency in New Jersey. vestibule to take photos TOBIN from

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obituaries@theobserver.com Marie A. Coules Marie A. Coules (nee DeGonge), formerly Marie Paolino, died at home Jan. 1. She was 91. Born in Kearny, she lived in Hawthorne before moving to Pennsylvania several months ago. Visiting was Jan. 3 at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. A service took place Jan. 4 from the funeral home. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Marie, a devoted Christian,

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led a beautiful life helping others and raising her loving family. She enjoyed her volunteer work at Prison Ministry and Star of Hope Ministry. She loved being a member of the Red Hats. Wife of Alexander Coules and the late Raymond Paolino Sr., she is survived by her children and their spouses Raymond Paolino Jr. (Cameron), Barbara Sinclair (Jay) and Paul Paolino (Pamela). Also surviving are 18 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren, with “two more on the way.”

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Jorge Asencio Jorge Asencio, 83, of Kearny, died Jan. 1. A funeral Mass was celebrated at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Newark on Thursday, Jan. 4. Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. The Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny, was in charge.

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Carol A. Nigro Carol A. Nigro (nee Conmy) died at home Jan. 6 surrounded by her loving family. She was 47. Born in Carbondale, Pa., she lived in Kearny before moving to North Arlington in 1992. Visiting will be at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny, on Tuesday, Jan. 10, from 4 to 8 p.m. Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, Jan. 11, at 10 a.m. at Queen of Peace Church, North Arlington. Entombment is in Holy Cross Cemetery, North

Arlington. Carol was the wife of the late Leo Nigro. The mother of Gary Nigro, Danielle Albanese (George) and Jamie LaCorte (Chris), she was the sister of Betty Stanton (the late Jim), Cathy DelRosso (John) and the late Robert Conmy and Maureen Mulhare (the late Rich). She is also survived by her grandchildren Gary, Giovanni, Sara and Bella and many cherished nieces, nephews, godchildren and lifelong friends Judy Tango, Toni DeStefano and Helen Marie Kennedy.

NPD warns of ‘Water Department’ scams

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent

NUTLEY – Sometimes, it’s done by phone. Sometimes, by email, or even snail mail. And sometimes -- and this is particularly frightening -- it’s done in person. What we’re talking about here is the scam. It comes in many guises and appears to be ever-evolving. The perpetrators prey on the trusting and the gullible, but even the savvy can fall victim when caught off guard. We put a Nutley dateline on this story because the police in that town have been especially active in attempts to educate the public on the various frauds -- even holding community meetings on the topic. And because, once again, Police Director Alphonse Petracco and Police Chief Thomas Strumolo have issued scam warnings. However, despite the dateline -- and the specific crime reports that follow -- these warnings should be heeded by every resident in every Observer community. None is immune. On Friday, the NPD sent out the following alert to the public, advising of a “burglary diversion scam” perpetrated on a Union Ave. resident at about 1 o’clock that afternoon: The victim reported that a man wearing a dark jacket and red, hooded sweatshirt and with credentials around his neck claimed to be from the

Water Department. The “inspector” said that a neighbor had been taken to a hospital after drinking contaminated water and he needed access to the basement to check this homeowner’s water supply. While he was in the basement, three additional actors entered the home and stole an undisclosed amount of money from the master bedroom. When a family member arrived home, the four ran from the house, jumping over the rear fence and heading toward Park Ave. Strumolo warned that “this is a common scam and, although the storyline changes, the motive is always the same. They enter your home and distract you while accomplices burglarize the bedroom” [which is where most people keep jewelry and other valuables]. Police urge people to not allow anyone into their home without verifying identity -and not just via a uniform or the easily-forged credentials they might produce. If a stranger wants access,

call the department or company they claim to represent before letting them in. “Anything out of the ordinary can also be checked by calling the police,” the chief noted. • Other frauds being perpetrated include the Sweetheart Scam, often used to victimize people who have “met” that special someone on some website. “The scammer convinces their victim that they are in love, using the emotion to bilk money from the unsuspecting person.” Police said one resident was scammed out of $20,000 over approximately eight months, sending their A Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary (Never Known to Fail) O Most Beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in this my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me here. You my Mother, O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart, to succor me in my necessity: (make request) There are none that can withstand your power. O Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 Times) Say this prayer 3 consecutive days then you must publish and it will be granted to you. L.M.

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W.ORANGE Studio, Comfortable room, $1,000/month. Private Bathroom & Kitchen. Everything included. 1 1/2 months security. Parking in driveway. Walking disKEARNY Renovated 2nd tance to transportation. ﬂ. 3 BR’s, 2 Bath, Kitchen, (973) 715-6904 w granite countertops. ROOM H/W ﬂoors + spacious FOR RENT LR. $2,200/month + utilities. $4,400 security. Laundry in unit. No pets. KEARNY room for rent. No smoking. 1 year lease. Everything included. on street parking. require Available now. (201) 279proof of ability to pay. Avl. 9251. Now. (973) 978-5184. KEARNY 2nd Fl. 2 BR, $1,400/month. HT/HW Supplied. Refrigerator, 1 1/2 months security. No pets. Avl. Feb 1st. 201991-5968.

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the surface and health issues stemming from class action suit with the “rubber pellets that other communities. underlie the turf.” In Harrison, Board Belleville High of Education personSchool stadium’s surnel director James face was reportedly Doran said there’s no done over by FieldTurf, indication, based on courtesy of the townavailable data, that the ship. Tom Egan, state high school field is of monitor for the Board FieldTurf extraction. of Education, said that Nor is the artificial when the artificial turf surface laid down at was installed, it “had a the soccer “Courts” 10-year warranty and from that company, he that warranty is still said. good.” Egan said that Doran said he’s been he’s been told that the led to believe that the township is “hiring state School Developprofessionals to evalument Authority “is not ate” the field and that using [FieldTurf] in any problems that may northern New Jersey arise should be made that much” due to safe- good by the insurty concerns about pos- ance companies hired sible “brittleness” of when the bid bonds TURF from

be why he was walking). Mendes was arrested and booked at HQ and the other jurisdictions were notified. ••• Officer Gontarczuk, at Kearny and Wilson Aves. at 10:45 p.m., arrested Jose Ortiz, 34, of Kearny, on a Hudson County Sheriff ’s warrant for receiving stolen property. He was also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia after a search produced a Brillo-packed glass pipe, police said. And he got a town ordinance summons for drinking (a 25-oz. can of Bud Ice beer), which is what had attracted the officer’s attention to him in the first place. – Karen Zautyk were issued. Township Manager Mauro Tucci could not be reached for further enlightenment. In North Arlington, Board of Education President George McDermott was researching the circumstances related to the 2014 resurfacing of Rip Collins field financed by passage of a referendum. Bloomfield’s Foley Field, home to the BHS Bengals, was converted to artificial turf a few years ago – thanks also to a successful referendum but FieldTurf was not deployed in the process, according to BOE operations director Wayne Casper.

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