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NUTLEY – he Township of Nutley may be joining the growing chorus of opposition to the puppy and kitten mill syndrome. The Township Board of Commissioners voted last Wednesday, Sept. 6, to introduce an ordinance that would ban the retail sale of cats and dogs. Currently, there are reportedly no pet shops in the township so the proposed law – if it passes – would apply only to any new stores that may come into Nutley. Specifically, the ordinance – which is up for public hearing and adoption Oct. 3 at 7 p.m. – says: “No pet store shall sell, deliver, offer for sale, barter, auction, give away, or otherwise transfer or dispose of cats or dogs.” The proposed law adds this caveat, that, “Nothing … shall prohibit pet stores from collaborating with animal care facilities or animal rescue organizations to offer space to such entities to showcase adoptable dogs and cats.” Leading the charge is Public Affairs Commissioner Steven

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Nutley Township Commissioners are considering the adoption of an ordinance that would ban retail pet sales. While there aren’t any currently in operation in Nutley, the new law would prohibit any new ones from selling cats and dogs.

Kearny High School project nearly done By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com KEARNY — t’s been a long time coming, but the construction project at Kearny High School is so much complete (not fully just yet) that you

can smell it in the air there, literally. The smell is of new ceiling tiles, desks, Smartboards, paint, lockers, floors — you name it. Last week, Kearny’s Superintendent of Schools Patricia Blood led two from The Observer — yours truly and Lisa Feorenzo — on a tour

of the completed portions of the high schools. Only the wing that faces King St. is not yet done — but it will be soon, according to Blood. The first part of our tour brought us to the stunning new Atrium. The enormity of the spot is hard to fathom without actually seeing it in

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KEARNY – Local advocates for Gen. Philip Kearny waged a hardfought campaign to get the beloved commander into the New Jersey Hall of Fame in January. The timing was perfect, they said, since the Town of Kearny – which takes its name from the general whose mansion once stood on Belgrove Drive – was celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. Even better, they said, they’d been assured by the Hall that it would send its Mobile Museum – to be equipped with a display on the Civil War hero – to Kearny later in the year to be incorporated as part of the anniversary observance. But, as town officials recently learned, that’s not happening: the Mobile Museum visit has been canceled. Josh Humphrey, director of the Kearny Public Library and a member of the Sesquicentennial Committee, initially had the visit pegged for the spring, then changed to a fall date, before bowing out altogether. “It would’ve been nice if we could’ve had [the traveling exhibit] for the Sesquicentennial,” Humphrey said. In its place, the committee came up with an antique appraisal presentation on Sept. 23 at the library. First staged last year, the event sparked a good turnout and this time around, organizers are giving a nod to the Sesquicentennial by offering appraisals of items related to Kearny history per se at no cost. Third Ward Councilwoman Carol Jean Doyle, who – together with Kearny Museum board head Barbara Toczko – helped lead the drive to get

the general on the ballot as a nominee for inclusion in the N.J. Hall of Fame – and then to get out the vote for his candidacy – was quite miffed by the cancelation. “I’m so damned annoyed,” she said. The lawmaker said she exchanged a series of electronic communications with a representative of the Hall of Fame trying to nail down a definite date for the museum’s visit. But, in the end, Doyle said, the representative told her that instead of taking the Mobile Museum on the road, its caretakers wanted to “establish a permanent home” for the exhibit “and that’s what they’re concentrating on now.” Said Toczko: “I guess it’s just a case of their bureaucracy that we got caught up in” but added that she was “very disappointed because it was the one thing that the Museum Committee thought we could contribute to the anniversary celebration.” In response to a query from The Observer, Steve Williams, a trustee for the N.J. Hall of Fame Foundation, wrote in an email that, “NJHOF officials are working very hard to meet an important deadline …. This will become apparent to everyone in the state toward the end of this month, and will explain why the mobile has been pulled from the road unexpectedly.” Edwards pledged to provide more information by month’s end. As of last week, a “pricing structure” posted on the museum website lists the cost for an appearance by the mobile exhibit at $1,500 per day for nonprofit events and schools; $2,500 per day for corporate or private events;

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and $250 a day for a mobile museum docent. Meanwhile, the Sesquicentennial Committee has scheduled another in its series of year-long events: a Kearny Sesquicentennial Photo Contest open to town residents ages 5 and up. The Junior Woman’s Club of Arlington is sponsoring this activity. Contest rules may be found by visiting www.jwcarlington.com but here are some details: This is a photography contest designed to honor Kearny’s history and two categories of photos are being solicited: “Kearnyscapes,” defined as a photo of a “land- , water- , sky- , or city-scape, building or monument within the Kearny town limits, including South Kearny.” “What Community Means To Me,” photos that “demonstrate the Sesquicentennial theme of ‘150 Years of Community.’ ’’ Judges will review submissions from these age groups: children in kindergarten through grade 6; young adults in grades 7 through 12; adults ages 18 through 59; and seniors ages 60 and older.

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First-place winners in each category will each receive a $75 prize; a grand prize winner, chosen from among the first-place finishers, gets $100. More rules: No historic or older photos are eligible; film or digital camera is acceptable for taking photos; photos may be in black-and-white or color with minimal editing only (cropping, light and color balance permitted but no compositing or filters). Also: Photos must be 8-inches-by-10-inches, printed on photo quality paper and mounted on an 11-inch-by14-inch piece of black tag board (oak tag) and include an arrow on the back of the submission indicating the top of the photo. And: Each photo must be submitted with a Release and Entry form as well as a Model and/or Property Release form if applicable. Cautions: No more than one entry per category per person and contestants must be “amateur photographers (may not earn more than $500 annually from photography work.)” There is no entry fee. Entries must be submitted on or before Sept. 20, 2017, to the front desk at the Kearny Public Library or branch office, Town Clerk’s office at Town Hall or Kearny UEZ office, or they may be mailed to JWCA, P.O. Box 61, Kearny, N.J. 07032; or may be delivered in person to any JWCA member. Winners will be revealed Sunday, Sept. 24, from 2 to 4 p.m., during a reception at the historic Kearny Firehouse, 7274 Halstead St. Winners need not attend. For more details, visit info@jwcarlington.com or www.JWCAArlington.com.

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Teens struck, then crossing guard hit LYNDHURST – Two township children were involved in an accident while enroute to school last Thursday, Sept. 7, according to the Lyndhurst Police Department. And, only minutes later, a school crossing guard was hurt – although not seriously – by what the LPD described as a hit-and-run motorist. In the first incident, LPD Det. Capt. John Valente said officers responded to the intersection of Ridge Road and Page Ave., at 7:43 a.m., on a report that two pedestrians had been struck by a car.

Valente said the officers learned that two 13-year-old boys had been walking west on Page and were attempting to cross over Ridge – on their way to Lincoln School – when a vehicle eastbound on Page turned north onto Ridge and subsequently struck the two teens. Valente said the boys were transported to Hackensack University Medical Center “as a precautionary measure with minor abrasions.” Valente said the driver, a 47-year-old woman from Lyndhurst, remained on the scene.

No charges have been filed pending the results of an investigation, he said. “It appears that several factors may have contributed to the accident,” Valente said. “Sun glare may have been an issue for the vehicle operator and, according to witnesses at the scene, the boys were told by the crossing guard not to cross.” In the second episode, logged at 7:48 a.m., Valente said a vehicle turning left

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onto Ridge south from Valley Brook Ave. “struck the wrist of a crossing guard who had been standing in the middle of the roadway with his hands out, signaling traffic to stop for crossing pedestrians. “As the crossing guard called out to the driver to stop, the vehicle – described as a white Chrysler Pacifica – then accelerated and fled the scene south on Ridge.” Valente said the injury to the 67-year-old crossing

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the Bronx, N.Y. After graduation, Mesce joined the work force and, eventually, became a police officer in Belleville in 1980, starting in foot patrol, moving to motor patrol and then, Silver Lake patrol. Mesce was credited with arranging, in partnership with the Belleville-Nutley Kiwanis Club, for the purchase in 1992 of bulletproof vests for police officers and, with the help of municipal, county, state and federal governments, creating a municipal officer vest fund. Every five years, the state and federal governments – tapping fines paid by criminal offenders – fund replacement of officers’ vests. In 1993, Mesce was promoted to patrol sergeant and, a few years later, to patrol lieutenant. As captain, Mesce was commander of the BPD’s administrative division. After the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, Mesce, together with many other officers from the BPD and the nation, were detailed to provide mutual aid to New York City, participating in foot patrol, search and rescue in and around the WTC, security details at critical infrastructure and searching for human remains and evidence at the Arthur Kill landfill with the FBI. In 2002, Mesce was assigned to the Belleville Police Department’s Homeland Security/Training Bureau which, in 2003, became part of the Essex County Rapid Deployment Team (RDT). At that time, the BPD created

an Emergency Services Unit which Mesce was assigned to command. In January 2005, as an Essex County RDT platoon commander, Mesce was part of the security detail for the inauguration of then-President George W. Bush. In 2009, Mesce was upgraded to captain, and then commander, of the Essex County RDT. He also served as instructor at the Essex County Police Academy. Throughout his career in law enforcement, Mesce was awarded several commendations for his dedication and bravery. Active in the community, Mesce has served with the Belleville-Nutley Kiwanis Club, is a past president and has sponsored high school Key Clubs in Belleville and Nutley. Mesce’s spot on the BPD roster has been filled by newly-named Capt. Nicholas Breiner, formerly lieutenant in charge of professional standards and training bureau. Breiner, who was appointed to the BPD in August 1995, after graduating first in his class at the Essex County Police Academy. In his Civil Service exam for police captain, he was ranked No. 1 in the state. Previously, Breiner served as a full-time Police Academy staffer and is the BPD’s accreditation manager. He was a team leader and commander of the department’s ESU. Breiner earned a B.A. in See MESCE, Page 14

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KPD: Guess he’ll need a ‘defence’ attorney KEARNY — olice said it started with a hit-run crash, continued with a foot pursuit -- including a bit of fencehurdling -- and ended with the pursued facing a bevy of charges. The saga: At 1:30 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 4, KPD Officer Derek Hemphill responded to a report of a hit-and-run at William St. and Butler Place, where a 2016 Dodge Ram pick-up had apparently struck two parked cars. A resident awakened by the crash told the officer that the Ram driver had fled south on William St. on foot. Shortly afterward, Hemphill reportedly spotted Daniel Pasternak, 32, of Belleville, running in the area of William St. and Harding Terrace and ordered him -- several times -- to stop. Police said Pasternak ignored the commands and fled into the backyards on Harding, where the officer saw him scale, and break, a fence. Hemphill and back-up Officer Sean Podolski saw the pursued in another yard, apparently trying to scale another fence, and found him hiding in a shed, police said. When Pasternak allegedly resisted arrest, Hemphill employed OC spray, which had no effect, so he tackled the suspect to the ground and, with Podolski, got him cuffed. At headquarters, Pasternak reportedly continued to be combative and refused to participate in any sobriety tests. He was charged criminally with obstructing the administration of law, criminal mischief (the damage to the fence), and resisting arrest, and received MV summonses for DWI, refusing to take an Alcotest, careless driving, leaving the scene of an accident and failing to report a accident. ••• Other recent reports from the Kearny police blotter included the following: Sept. 1 Officer Jordenson Jean, on patrol on the 400 block of Chestnut St. at 1:10 p.m., observed Genesis RamirezCedeno, 19, of Kearny, confirmed she had a $250 assault warrant from Harrison and arrested her on same, police said. She was also charged with possession of marijuana

and drug paraphernalia when a search incident to arrest allegedly yielded a hand-rolled marijuana cigar. Harrison PD was advised she was in custody. Sept. 2 At 2:30 a.m., on the 200 block of Highland Ave., Officer Jonathan Dowie — with back-up Officer Michael Gontarczuk — reportedly found a 2009 Jeep stopped in the middle of the street, its lights on, its engine running and revving loudly, and an allegedly alcohol-scented Orlando Canchumanta, 50, of Elizabeth, at the wheel. Following field sobriety tests and an Alcotest, Canchumanta was charged with DWI, blocking the passage of traffic, and operating an unregistered vehicle. Sept. 3 Officers Dowie and Jason Rodrigues responded to a 4 a.m. hit-run at Schuyler and Oakwood Aves., where a 2012 Nissan had hit a parked Kia, police said. Employees of a nearby cab company told the cops the fleeing Nissan had turned onto Pine St. and stopped -and there it was found, along with driver Mark Terry, 31, of Kearny, police said. After FSTs and an Alcotest, he was charged with DWI, careless driving, leaving the scene of an accident and failing to report an accident. ••• At 7 a.m., Officer Ben Wuelfing was dispatched to the 200 block of Kearny Ave. after HQ received a call from an individual reporting he had just awakened in a van that was not his. There, Wuelfing found a parked 2011 Ford van, the van’s owner — a 40-year-old Kearny man — and the person later said to be the caller, Christopher Otero, 25, of Kearny. Police said the owner and Otero did not know each other. According to police, the owner said the van had been stolen the night before and then driven back to the area by Otero. Asked how someone could have gained access, the owner reportedly said one door had been left unlocked and there was an extra key hidden in the vehicle. Otero’s story as recounted by the cops: He had been out “socializing,” came upon the unlocked van, found the key,

POLICE BEAT drove the van to a Hoyt St. location in hopes of spending the night with a relative, discovered the relative was not home and returned the van to its original location. [We do not make this stuff up, okay?] He was charged with burglary

and theft. Sept. 4 At midnight, Officers Gontarczuk, Rodrigues and Podolski responded to a report of a combative individual at Quick Chek and there found customers and staff trying to restrain Miguel Aguilar, 36, of Kearny, police said. According to witnesses, Aguilar had entered the store and began screaming at and fighting with people. Police

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year, though, Stahl said he would expect to see the new firefighters completing mandated Academy training and actually working in Harrison by January or February. “They can do their [required] EMT schooling while they’re on line,” he added. Others already trained in emergency medical services are typically available in fire responses, he said. In the meantime, the new firefighter appointed began his mandated 7-week Academy training program Sept. 5. He is Vincent Doffont, who already has a good familiarity with Harrison, having served as a town police officer and who is now making the switch to the HFD. Although none of the department’s 29 personnel have filed for retirement, Stahl said as many as 13 would be eligible to apply for pensions “within two to three years.” Not only is the town poised to get additional firefighters but it will also be getting new rolling stock. Last Tuesday, the mayor and Town Council authorized the purchase of a new “tractordrawn aerial with 750-pound tip-steel aerial ladder [truck]” from Wisconsin-based Pierce Manufacturing, Fire & Safety Services, Ltd., for $1,128,896. Pierce’s bid for the rig was the only one the town received on Aug. 24. The governing body voted to introduce an ordinance appropriating $1.2 million from its capital fund balance for the acquisition of the apparatus. Stahl said the new rig, See HFD, Page 26

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Disasters often bring out humanity’s best O By Ron Leir f all the recent disasters that have struck our country, certainly Hurricane Harvey has to be ranked No. 1, with all the attendant personal tragedies left in its wake. But, as we continue to discover, in the wake of any huge hardship dealt out by Mother Nature, there are plenty of caring people ready to respond and reach out to those in need. Particularly dealing with a storm that left upwards of 60 residents dead, deprived Beaumont and other cities of drinking water, flooded thousands of homes, compromised 13 Superfund sites and punctured the Lone Star State economy. Congress isproviding more than $15 billion in aid but that’s likely just a drop in the bucket of the projected costs of long-term recovery. In the short-term, meanwhile, help is coming from benevolent-minded sources, big and small. The American Red Cross, for example, is working with government, nonprofits, faithbased groups and businesses to organize disaster-relief efforts, including emergency shelter for Harvey victims. To that end, the ARC is asking folks to call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit redcross.org to make a contribution or text the word HARVEY to 90999 to make a $10 donation. Celebrities and volunteer

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groups are also extending a hand to stricken Texans. As reported by the New York Times, Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt posted a video and public appeal for help on his Twitter account that has generated an outpouring of more than $18 million in donations. The drive was coordinated by the player’s mom, Connie Watt, in their hometown of Pewaukee, Wisc., where community volunteers used the local high school as a staging area for collecting supplies that filled 12 trucks plus a load of diapers and baby formula aboard a cargo plane, routed to Houston. In New Jersey, the North Jersey Central District Elks

has launched a similar campaign, with the Harrison/ East Newark lodge helping collect supplies to be loaded in trucks supplied by Joe Supor’s Harrison-based company (through the efforts of Rosemary Bennett), and the Lyndhurst lodge serving as the district collection point. Elks lodges from Harrison/ East Newark, Kearny, Lyndhurst and North Arlington are also collecting supplies. But humans aren’t the only victims of the storm that are being helped. As the Star-Ledger has chronicled, an organization called Home for Good Dog Rescue partnered with Saving Hope Foundation and the Rev. Andrew Topp, a pastor/pilot,

on a dual mission: airlifting supplies to those stranded by the storm and returning home to New Jersey with dogs displaced from shelters in Fort Worth, Texas. In New Jersey, the canines will be cleaned and checked for any medical issues and will then be sent to foster homes. Several other dog-friendly groups are also pitching in: St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center in Madison accepted pooches flown in from San Antonio by Wings of Rescue and the U.S. Humane Society; and FlyPups of Pottersville was scheduled to be picking up additional canines from Texas. No doubt there are many

more examples of individuals and organizations – like the N.J. First Responders Task Force – pitching in selflessly to help. It is the same good-heartedness we saw at work in response to other disasters, whether natural, like Katrina, or man-made, like 9/11. It is a tribute to the civicminded, love for fellow beings that should be celebrated – and practiced – even when there is no crisis at home or abroad. That would really be a goal worth striving for, wouldn’t it? it? ••• When things go boom (bold) Kearny residents were shaken Sunday by reverberations caused by three F15s flying overhead at a relatively low altitude. Turns out, according to a local councilwoman, they were enroute, from Newark Airport, to the U.S. Open Championships in Queens, N.Y., for a flyover. Our thinking is there should’ve been some type of advance alert provided citizens via Facebook or reverse 911 or something so folks wouldn’t fear the worst scenario had happened. Remember the panic episodes triggered by Orson Welles’ Mercury Theater’s radio broadcast of “War of the Worlds”? Maybe next time ....

‘I LIVE IN SOUTH CAROLINA NOW, BUT KEARNY WILL ALWAYS BE MY HOME’ To the Editor: I just wanted to say that I lived in Kearny from 1956 to 1974. I graduated Kearny High School and joined the Marines, got married, and lived in Kearny until 1985. My dad, Chester R. Gorski, was a Kearny police lieuten-

LETTER TO THE EDITOR ant and my brother, Chester Gorski Jr., was a detective. Both are now

retired. I moved to South Carolina in 1985, but since you offer news on the Internet, I feel like I am still home in Kearny when I read the newspaper each week. I am so happy to see, through the years, that The Observer continues to be in great hands handling the news there. I thank every-

one at The Observer for keeping me informed of my hometown news. I read it weekly and it’s good to see what happens in daily life. So thank you! Martin Gorski Ridgeville, S.C.

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NEWS IN BRIEF Board approves afterschool care plans

3 grabbed in stolen car: Belleville PD

A local day care facility will be broadening its scope of services by providing afterschool care for Harrison public school children. The Harrison Planning Board voted Aug. 30 to waive site plan approval for the applicant, Jenny P. Ron Chavez, who has cared for infants and toddlers, ages 3 to 24 months, at the All-Season Child Care & Learning Center on the 100 block of Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. for the past four years. Starting Oct. 1 – after a certificate of occupancy is issued for the additional space – she will be adding an after-school program for older children from local elementary schools. Plans call for program staff to pick up those children at their respective schools at the end of the school day and walk them to the care facility where staff will help them with homework assignments, among other things. “We will also be open on days when school is closed,” the operator said. Ron Chavez said she’s setting up the after-school operation for 30 spots with at least four part-time staffers, all of whom will have child care development associate certification. Child care in Harrison is becoming a hot commodity these days. On Aug. 9, the Planning Board approved plans for a new child care center to be run by Cresthill Academy at 800 S. Third St. within the confines of the Harrison Station redevelopment project. That facility, which is being designed to handle up to 35 youngsters, is expected to open in six months.

Two adults and a teen, all from out of town, were arrested after they were observed breaking to several motor vehicles in and around Garden Ave., according to the Belleville Police Department.

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Police said the trio were confronted at Garden and Laurel Court by members of the BPD’s Anti-Crime Unit and Patrol Division at 1:20 a.m. on Aug. 31. At the time, police said, the suspects were in a black Chevrolet Impala that had been reported stolen out of West Orange.

During the incident, police said one officer who was not identified suffered minor injuries. Nyfeese Coleman, 18, of Newark, and Laron A. Carmon Jr., 18, of Irvington, were charged with receiving stolen property, employment of a juvenile to commit a crime and aggravated assault

on a police officer. The juvenile, listed as a 15-year-old boy from Newark, faces a county juvenile court hearing. Police reminded residents to lock their car doors and to avoid leaving anything in plain view. — Ron Leir

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What really happened at Walmart By Karen Zautyk kzautyk@theobserver.com KEARNY — f you were watching local TV news early on Monday, Sept. 4, you might

have caught a very brief, detail-lacking report about the arrests of six shoplifters “armed with paint-ball guns” who apparently had swarmed into Walmart intent on who

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removing at least two paintball guns and some boxes of the balls; 4) taking the items to another aisle and putting them into the stolen duffle bag. Total value of the goods was $400, police said. As the alleged thieves were leaving, they were apprehended by KPD Capt. David Feldhan and Officers Michael Gontarczuk, Chris Manolis, David Bush and Sean Podolski. Taken into custody were five juveniles and one adult male, all from Newark, police said. The seventh suspect reportedly managed to escape by running out a rear door. Taken to KPD headquarters were Terrell Bynum-Johnson, 19, and the juveniles (all male): two 15-year-olds, one 16-year-old, and two 17-yearolds. Bynum-Johnson was charged criminally with unlawful possession of a weapon (paint-ball gun), shoplifting, conspiracy, and employing juveniles in the commission of a crime. The youths were expected to be charged on juvenile complaints, police said.

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Anthem anniversary To commemorate the 203rd anniversary of the writing of “The Star-Spangled Banner” by Francis Scott Key in 1814, the public is invited to a special flag-raising at Belleville Town Hall Thursday, Sept. 14, at 6 p.m. The ceremony, sponsored by the Belleville Historical Society, will feature a replica 15-star American flag, flown last weekend over Fort McHenry in Baltimore. Fresh produce The City Green Veggie Mobile, sponsored by Mayor Raymond Kimble and the Township Council, will, once again, dispense vegetables, fruit, honey, eggs and cut flowers on Tuesday, Sept. 19, from 2 to 3 p.m., at the parking lot of the Belleville Senior Center, Franklin Ave. and Mill St. The program runs through Nov. 14. At the BPL Here’s what the Belleville Public Library, 221 Washington Ave., has to offer for the upcoming week: For Adults & Young Adults: Board Games, Tuesdays, Sept. 12 & 19, 3 to 5 p.m. Join in every Tuesday for Jenga, Monopoly, Chinese checkers, chess, Scrabble and card games. For grades 7 and up. PS2 Games, Thursday, Sept. 14, 3 to 5 p.m. PS2 games available to lay on the big screen every Thursday. For grades 7 and up. Intro to Computers, Internet & Email, Thursday, Sept. 14, 10 a.m. to noon. An introduction to the internet, including getting connected, using a web browser and navigating web pages. Coloring Club, Friday, Sept. 15, 3 to 5 p.m. Color your stress away! For 7th grade and up. Expungements, Thursday, Sept. 14, at 6 p.m. Did you know that many expungements are obtained by simply filling out forms and sending them to court? Join this important discussion. 7 Levels of Energy, Monday, Sept. 18, at 6 p.m. Marilyn Rivers hosts a free seminar on

how levels of energy play a role in our personal effectiveness. For Children: Roblox Free Play, Monday, Sept. 18, 4 to 6 p.m. With millions of players worldwide, players come to Roblox to create adventures, play games, role play and learn with friends. Bookworm Bingo, Tuesdays, Sept. 12 & 19, 5 to 6 p.m. Children ages 5 to 11 play bingo for prizes. Storybrook Friends, Wednesday, Sept. 13, at 10 a.m. Kids ages 3 to 6 share stories, sing songs and create themerelated crafts. Yoga with Zahra, Thursday, Sept. 14, 10 to 11 a.m. A fun and interactive yoga class where kids ages 4 to 6 explore body awareness through breath, movement and relaxation. Class size is limited so registration is a must. Kids Coloring Club, Friday, Sept. 15, 2 to 4 p.m. Drop in for some relaxing coloring. Supplies provided. For ages 4 to 11. Saturday Play Day, Saturday, Sept. 16, noon to 3 p.m. Free play with the Wii gaming system, Legos and board games. For ages 5 to 11. Vets Day Parade is Nov. 5 Sponsored by Belleville Township and the Belleville Veterans Council, Belleville hosts its annual Veterans Day Parade Sunday, Nov. 5, with a 1 p.m. kickoff. The bandstand will be located at the corners of Union and Tiona Aves. All citizens and organizations are invited and encouraged to attend and participate in the march. Questions? Contact Bill Steimel at 973-955-7211 or send him an email to nikeherculesvet@verizon.net. Party invitation The township of Belleville presents the 13th annual JustA-Party, an evening of fun and entertainment Wednesday, Sept. 13, from 6 to 10 p.m., at the Walgreens shopping plaza on Franklin Ave. There will be parking and a shuttle bus at Hendricks Field. Please don’t bring pets, bicycles or skateboards. The rain date is Monday, Sept. 18.

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Holy Cross heads to AC Holy Cross Church sponsors a trip to Caesar’s Atlantic City Sunday, Sept. 17, with a bus leaving from Holy Cross School at 10 a.m. Coffee will be served in the church basement at 9:15 a.m. The cost is $30. For reservations, call Joan at 973-481-2434 (English) or Maria at 973-481-1799 (Spanish.) Cancer League picnic The Harrison Cancer League sponsors a picnic Saturday, Sept. 30, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Spanish Pavilion, 31 Harrison Ave. The cost is $15. Check back in a few weeks for additional information. Elks tricky tray The Harrison/East Newark Elks host a tricky tray in memory of their first female exalted ruler, Lynn Luciano, on Sept. 29 at 6 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 406 Harrison Ave. Admission is $35, and all proceeds will go to the Luciano family to help pay for funeral expenses. Donations of food, baskets or cash are welcome. Lynn and her husband John worked tirelessly over the years to raise money for others — now it’s time to give back. For tickets, donations or more information, call Larry Bennett at 973-865-9990.

Kearny Pathways Walk-A-Thon Sept. 30 Pathways to Independence conducts its 16th annual Walk-a-Thon Saturday, Sept. 30, from 10 a.m. to noon, at West Hudson Park. For information about sponsorship or putting together a team of walkers, call Jeanette at 201997-6155. Time for the Halfway Dance! The United Irish Associations of West Hudson sponsors a Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day Dance Sept. 16, from 7 p.m. to midnight, at the Harrison/East Newark Elks, 406 Harrison Ave. There will be a live Irish band, hot dogs, snacks, a cash bar, raffles, baskets and a 50/50. The cost is $20 at the door. For information, call Mary at 201-4505210. All proceeds benefit

next year’s West Hudson St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which takes place on March 11. Helping families The Liberty Family Success Center, 341 Kearny Ave., features these activities during the upcoming week: Parent’s Café, Tuesday, Sept. 12, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Stop by for a cup of coffee and conversations about resilience, communication and support to keep your family strong. Time for Tots Play Group, Wednesday, Sept. 13, 11 a.m. to noon. Parents with small children are invited to use the play space to promote socialization and fun. Parents must supervise their children. Let’s Zumba, Thursday, Sept. 14, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., & Monday, Sept. 18, 2 to 3 p.m. Classes are free but space is limited. Call the center at 201622-2210 to RSVP. Be.Live, Thursday, Sept. 14, 7 to 9 p.m. A monthly young woman’s empowerment group. Call the center to learn more. Hope for Mothers, Friday, Sept. 15, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Women who are pregnant or who have a child up to 1-yearold learn about emotional well-being, new mom coping strategies and helpful community resources. Family Fun Friday, Friday, Sept. 15, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Looking for something to do with your children on a Friday night after school? Join in with arts & crafts, movies and more. Refreshments are served. Saturday Fun, Saturday, Sept. 16. Call to RSVP. Fair Housing Laws & Consumer Financial Protections (Spanish), Tuesday, Sept. 19, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Antiques appraised at Museum The Kearny Museum Committee hosts an antique appraisal event Saturday, Sept. 23, from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The $5 admission charge includes the appraisal of one item. If time allows, additional items, up to a total of three per attendee, will cost an additional $5 per item. As a special bonus in honor of Kearny’s 150th anniversary, any item of local historical

significance will be appraised for free. Light refreshments will be served. Space is limited and will be first-come, first-served. RSVP by calling the Main Library at 201-998-2666. Coffee an’ at OLS Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 136 Davis Ave., invites the community to coffee an’ Sunday, Sept. 24, at 9 a.m. in the church basement. All are welcome. Head to A.C. with UNICO Kearny UNICO sponsors a bus trip to the Tropicana Casino, Atlantic City, Sunday, Sept. 24. The trip departs at 8:30 a.m. from the parking lot of Kearny Bank, Kearny Avenue. Coffee an’ begins at 7:30 a.m. The cost is $30 per person with $25 back in slot play from the casino. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Lou Pandolfi at 201-368-2409 or lpandolfi@ verizon.net. All proceeds benefit the chapter’s scholarship fund and other local and national charities.

Lyndhurst Women’s screening event is Oct. 4 The Lyndhurst Health Department hosts its bi-annual women’s health screening on Wednesday, Oct. 4, at 9 a.m. The screening, done in partnership with Clara Maass Medical Center, includes a free exam and PAP test. A nurse educator from Clara Maass will also be present to provide education on breast cancer. This screening is available to Lyndhurst residents 18 and older. Call 201-804-2500 for an appointment. At the LPL • Neurosculpting Meditation The library hosts a dynamic meditation, Wednesday, Sept. 13, 6:30 to 8 p.m., where one creates and rewires neuropathways. It can be used for healing trauma, PTSD, anxiety and rejuvenation. Space is limited and registration is necessary. Register by emailing the library at romeo@lyndhurst. bccls.org or by calling 201-8042478, ext. 7. AROUND TOWN continued on www.TheObserver.com

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Continued from Page 1 Rogers, who is offering the measure “to help heighten awareness of the plight animals are facing” in that many “are not well taken care of at these mills and abused at times.” Elaborating on that theme, the ordinance says those abuses “include overbreeding; inbreeding; minimal to non-existent veterinary care; lack of adequate and nutritious food, water and shelter; lack of socialization;

lack of adequate space; and lack of adequate exercise.” Those type of conditions, the ordinance states, “lead to health and behavioral issues in the animals bred in those facilities” and those issues, “which may not present themselves until sometime after the purchase of the animals, can impose exorbitant financial and emotional costs on consumers.” Prohibiting the retail sales of puppies and kittens “will likely reduce pet overpopulation,” the ordinance says. Moreover, the ordinance “will

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“We’ll be the 108th town in New Jersey passing such an ordinance,” he said. Under the 2015 Pet Purchase Protection Act, the state requires stores to post information about where they got their puppies and kittens and when those animals last got veterinary care. Earlier this year, Gov. Chris Christie refused to sign a bill that would have imposed a statewide prohibition on puppy and kitten mills selling animals to pet shops and private breeders in New Jersey because it was unconstitutional and too burdensome for the state to enforce. At any rate, Rogers said he has “talked to enough residents [to conclude] that there’s a lot of public support” – in Nutley at least – for the proposed restriction on pet store sales. Outside Nutley, opinion on the township’s ordinance seems to be split, judging from some out-of-town voices heard from on the subject at two meetings of the governing body. At last Wednesday’s meeting, Rogers said, “we had a healthy, spirited debate,” highlighted by opposition to the ordinance by Jeff Morton of the Shake A Paw pet shop in Union, and other like-minded individuals including Barbara Reichman of the National Animal Interest Alliance

and N.J. delegate of the Federation of Dog Clubs, representing show and hobby breeders. Morton, who estimated the number of pet stores in the state to be “in the low 20s,” said the ordinance was unfair to the industry because, “since June 2015, “it’s already been illegal for pet stores to buy from substandard breeders.” And, he said, “because we know we’re under a microscope, we always try to buy from the best breeders we can. … We stay on the high road.” That practice, he said, “is a win for consumers.” Morton, who, aside from his retail shop, also supports a dog shelter and adoption center that provides spaying, neutering and vaccination services, said that among the pets offered for sale at his store, “we pull from two municipal shelters from outside New Jersey.” As “animal activists push to go town to town” to press for additional reforms, Morton said he and other industry advocates try, in turn, to persuade the public “not to be fooled by the terrible pictures” of abused animals around the U.S. Asked if he knew if any New Jersey-based retail pet shops were in violation of state law, Morton said he knew of none.

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Continued from Page 1 using part of the space to eat lunch — and that could happen during the regular school year. “It may be for seniors,” Blood said. “If it does, it would be a special privilege for the seniors. Isn’t it great?” Indeed it is. Just off the atrium is a new “professional restaurant style” kitchen that will be used by the school’s awardwinning culinary program. (There’s a cold lab and a hot lab.) There are new, commercial-sized ovens, mixers, preparation tables and so much more. For the culinary department, it will mean a stark advantage over schools that don’t have such a setup. And it has Matthew Barone, a former chef turned culinary-arts teacher, beaming. “It’s all industrial, brand named stuff,” Barone said. “From a curricular standpoint, it will bring our kids to the level they need to be for college and for their careers. The nice thing is the classrooms are structured in a way that supports to curriculum. So, the cold lab as it’s dubbed is a perfect bake-shop kitchen. And then the hot lab is perfect, too. “From a teaching perspective … as former chefs in the industry … we can now teach in the same manner as one would in a functioning restaurant. With the new tools we’ve been given, the sky’s the limit. It’s going to be amazing in there.” Across from the culinary arts section rests the cafeteria, which got its own facelift and an upgraded kitchen for the cafeteria staff. After this, Blood took us to see several new classrooms which, quite frankly, were stunning. Each has been painted a nice, bright white color. Most have already been fitted with Smartboards, which will allow teachers to integrate technology into lessons in ways not before possible. There will ultimately be new desks in every classroom, which will allow teachers to alter the seating configuration to allow for collaborative learning. Indeed, they can be placed in traditional-style rows, but they can

also be easily set up for groups of two, three or more. Each desk has a movable chair (these are not the kinds of desks where the seats and desk surfaces are connected.) Teachers are all getting state-ofthe-art desks, too. “We’re in the 21st century now,” Blood said. “These updates will be great for teachers and students. I couldn’t be happier.” But it doesn’t quite end there. There are also several new science labs that, like the ordinary classrooms, are state-of-the-art. For example, one chemistry lab we saw has brand new experiment stations that also serve as desk for lectures and lessons that don’t involve experiments. Each has two Bunsen Burners on them. On one side of the classroom, also, is a decontamination station with a vertical shower — designed to get any contaminants off a student should a lab go wrong. There’s also an eye-flushing station where students would go if anything happened to their eyes during an experiment. “We’ve got all bases covered,” Blood said. The last part of our tour brought us to the main office, which has now been expended to cover most of the northern part of the main floor. In the past, not all vice principals were housed in the same location. Now, they all are, near the principal and her secretary’s office. “It will also allow for more privacy,” Blood said. “When things happen, they won’t have to be in the open. The administrator can now go directly to their offices without having to go to a different location, which at times could have been on a different floor.” While the entire project still isn’t 100% complete — there will still be some classes taking place in those lovely Devon St. trailers — Blood says the project’s contractor told her they’d like to be completely out of the building and done “by December.” Until then, save for a few floors blocked off for security purposes, there’s a light at the end of the tunnel for this project that, until now, seemed like it might never end.

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he Lyndhurst High School girls’ soccer team had a great season in 2016, posting a 16-4-1 record before falling to Hanover Park in the second round of the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 2, Group II playoffs. It appears as if head coach Kim Hykey has assembled another fine team, as the Golden Bears have roared out of the start of the 2017 season, winning 5-1 against Dwight-Englewood and 2-0 against local foe Nutley. Hykey has a good group of returning players, but she’s more enthused with the turnout of newcomers. “We have a bunch of talented freshmen,” said Hykey, the school’s all-time leading goal scorer who went on to play at Seton Hall. “We have a good mix of experience and youth coming together. We also have a good group of talented players.” Hykey said that she spoke to the team before the season and talked about team goals. “We want to win the league (the NJIC Liberty) and win the states,” Hykey said. “I didn’t make the goals. The kids did. I think it’s good, because that’s become the norm. The goals are the same. We want to win the league, advance in the (Bergen County) tournament. I think they’re attainable. It’s saying a lot, but that’s just me.” Leading the returnees is talented junior goalkeeper Isabella Castagnetti, who is considered one of the very best net minders in New Jersey. Castagnetti, the daughter of former Lyndhurst head football coach Joe Castagnetti, has already given a verbal commitment to the College of Holy Cross, See LYNDHURST, Page 17

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North Arlington freshman forward Victor Batista (c.) displays his ball skills as he tries to get through a sandwich of St. Peter’s Prep defenders in Saturday’s season opener for the Vikings at Riverside County Park.

By Jim Hague ogsmar@aol.com The 2016 boys’ high school soccer season was a successful one for the Vikings of North Arlington High School. The Vikings claimed their first tournament championship ever when they won the inaugural North Jersey Interscholastic Conference tourney title. A year later, the Vikings have hopes and aspirations of doing a little bit more, thanks to a talented roster filled with experienced veterans. Head coach Jesse Dembowski enters his seventh season with the Vikings, filled with optimism because of a huge preseason turnout. “We had over 50 kids come out,” Dembowski said. “A lot of kids want to play soccer for us. The recreation program has been feeding us kids. There’s a lot going on in North Arlington. I usually get eight freshmen come out. We

had 15 this year. We graduated a lot of seniors, but the turnout was really something.” Although there are only four starters back from last season, Dembowski believes that the Vikings will field a strong team. In fact, Dembowski was so confident that he scheduled his season opener last Saturday against St. Peter’s Prep, the No. 15-ranked team in the state. The outcome wasn’t pleasant, as St. Peter’s gained a 7-1 decision, but Dembowski knows that the game Saturday, played on the new FieldTurf facility at Riverside County Park, will only make the Vikings better down the road. Leading the returnees is veteran goalkeeper Ali Timur, who has been a three-year starter in net for the Vikings. Dembowski is very high on his net minder. “He’s outstanding,” Dembowski said. “He has everything going for him this year. I haven’t seen a weakness in

him. He’s our hardest working kid and takes the leadership role seriously. He works hard every single day.” The Vikings utilize a fourback system among their defensive back line. The team was bolstered by the addition of two senior brothers, Eli and Adrian Velasquez, who have transferred into North Arlington from Puerto Rico. Adrian Velasquez was originally going to be a forward, but he made a suggestion to Dembowski. “He thought that he needed to help the backs,” Dembowski said. “So he wanted to play back there together with his brother. They took leadership roles together.” The other defenders are senior Brian Wilson and sophomore Steven Leister. Dembowski is confident in his back line with Timur as the last line of defense. “I’m comfortable with them back there,” Dembowski said. See VIKINGS, Page 16

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Continued from Page 15 “The biggest thing is that we’re starting our attack from the backline and that opens up the field from the back.” The center midfielder is junior Dylan Jurado, who had a fine year for the Vikings last season, tallying 17 goals. “We’re expecting more, for sure,” Dembowski said. “We base the entire midfield play around him. He has a great shot and can shoot from a dis-

tance. He hits the ball hard.” Freshman Jared Velasquez (no relation to the other brothers) is a new member to the midfield, where he is joined by junior Eric McKenna, who scored 12 goals last year and was a hero in the Vikings’ NJIC tournament title run. Senior Brandon Montesinos and sophomore Rogerio Claro are also quality midfielders. Seniors Esteban Roldan and Abd Cheikhali are other reserve midfielders that Dembowski can call upon.

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It’s obvious that the Vikings’ strength this season will be their midfield play. Freshman Victor Batista is the lone forward among the starters. Batista showed to be a workhorse against the mighty Marauders Saturday, constantly attacking the ball with reckless abandon despite his lack of size. “He’s talented on the ball,” Dembowski said of Batista. “He’s a great one-on-one player. He can move the ball well.” After the season opener last Saturday, the Vikings were scheduled to face Weehawken Tuesday and formidable foe Wallington on Thursday. Dembowski likes his team’s chances because of the depth they finally possess. “We do have a deep bench,”

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Continued from Page 15 even though she’s only a junior. Castagnetti plays for some of the best club teams in the state and collected 12 shutouts in goal last season for the Golden Bears. “She makes the diving play unbelievably,” Hykey said. “She’s so acrobatic. She’s actually improved with her reaction time. She keeps getting better every year. She’s so athletic and that makes up for her size. She’s also in command in the back, especially since Photo by Jim Hague we have two freshmen back there. She’s a real coach on The Lyndhurst girls’ soccer team is off to a strong start, winning their first two games of the new season. Kneeling, from l., are Alyssa Robalino, Samantha Cardaci and Rachel Bocage. Standing, from l., are Anna Rynekiewicz, Maggie Fodera, Alyssa Engels, Isabella Castagnetti, Gia Estrella, Karlee Yallo and head coach the field and that’s the bigKim Hykey. gest asset she brings.” The two freshmen delee Yallo. Those girls play also is back from last year. Hykey said of Kaydee Yallo. tillo and Deirdre Kearns fenders in the Golden more of a defensive midCappiello scored eight “She plays high club soccer playing prominent roles, Bears’ four-across formafield. goals and had four assists all over. She’s very technieither on the front line or in tion are Maggie Fodera The Golden Bears’ offenlast season. cal and very knowledgethe midfield. and Gia Estrella. They are sive midfield is filled with But the player to watch able.” Needless to say, the prosjoined by returning starters explosive scorers and can in the midfield is freshman The main forward is senpects look very good for Alyssa Robalino, a senior, match up with any team Kaydee Yallo, the younger ior Mia Luna, who scored 11 the Golden Bears. and Rachel Bocage, a junior. around. sister of Karlee. goals and had 14 assists last “It does look promisThe Golden Bears’ midTalented junior Giulia The brilliant rookie is year. Luna has the ability ing, but we just have to field is deep and extremely Pezzolla returns. The twooff to a flying start, scorto score goals in bunches stay healthy,” Hykey said. talented. sport wizard (she also is a ing three goals in the win when she’s on. “We’re not going to be good Juniors Samantha Carstandout in track and field), against Dwight-Englewood Hykey also has a deep if we’re not healthy. Hopedaci and Alyssa Engels are Pezzolla scored 22 goals last and adding another in the bench, with returnee Gianfully, we’ll have something returnees to the midfield, season. win over Nutley. na Fallacara in the midfield big to play for this season.” joined by sophomore KarSenior Grace Cappiello “She’s our best player,” and freshmen Joelle MonSure looks that way.

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Nutley boys’ soccer welcomes new coach Tolve By Jim Hague ogsmar@aol.com At the tender age of 24, Tom Tolve is getting the chance of a lifetime. He’s the new head soccer coach at his alma mater, Nutley High School. Tolve, a former standout soccer player for the Maroon Raiders and a former Observer Athlete of the Week honoree in 2010, was appointed to the head coaching position after former coach Marcellino Marra left to become the athletic director at neighboring Belleville. Tolve was an assistant coach under Marra last fall. “When I was playing, I always dreamed of coming back and coaching here,” said Tolve, who was a fine fouryear player at Drew University in Madison. “I loved playing for Nutley. Once I graduated from college, I took a job as an assistant coach at Morristown-Beard. But once there was an opening at Nutley, I couldn’t say no. It opened the door for me.” And since Marra left, it only made sense to move Tolve up to the top spot. “It’s always been a dream of mine,” Tolve said. “I’m glad to have had the opportunity.” Does Tolve think it’s a challenge to be a head coach at such a young age? After all, he has to be one of the youngest head coaches in all of New Jersey soccer. “I don’t find it as a challenge at all,” Tolve said. “I know I’m a young guy, but I think age doesn’t matter. I’ve played soccer all my life. I’ve been around some great coaches like Coach Marra. I think I’m ready for this.” Tolve said that he implemented a few new things. “The kids have adjusted to my style and things that have worked for me in the past,” Tolve said. “I really haven’t had many challenges. I think my age helps me relate to the kids. They see me as a product of Nutley who went on to play in college. I was one of them not too long ago. I think they can look at the things I’ve done and aspire to be like that. I’m able to relate to the kids well.” Since Tolve was with the

Maroon Raiders last season, there really wasn’t the awkward “getting to know you” phase of a new coach taking over. “The main thing was that I was here, so the transition was very smooth,” Tolve said. “It might have been different if they took someone else who wasn’t familiar with the program.” It also helps that Tolve gets out on the field and practices with the team. That’s a benefit of being young and active. “We’ve been working together, running together, training together,” Tolve said. “When the kids see you out there working hard, it helps to build a bond with them. They then can believe in what you’re saying.” The Maroon Raiders started the 2017 season in fine fashion last Friday afternoon, when they defeated neighboring rival Bloomfield, 1-0. “It was a good win,” Tolve said of his first career coaching victory. “We played really well. They had some good technical players. We had some good chances to score, but we took that one goal and ran with it.” The person in goal to collect the clean sheet Friday was junior goalkeeper Brandon Syto, who was a junior varsity keeper last year. “I’m very confident in him,” Tolve said. “He played excellent soccer all preseason and he started off well with a clean sheet.” Syto made nine saves in the shutout win. The team’s sweeper is sophomore Christopher Kruse, whose older brother, John, was a fine soccer player for Nutley. “He’s solid in the back,” Tolve said of Kruse. “He’s a good player.” The stopper is returning senior captain Matt Scorsone. “He’s taken Chris (Kruse) under his wing and is leading the way,” Tolve said of Scorsone. The other defenders are senior Danny Caraballo and junior Christopher Salisbury. Caraballo was a forward last year who has moved to the back line this year to help better the team. The defensive midfielders

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Former Nutley High School standout soccer player Tom Tolve (back l.) has returned to be the new head coach at his alma mater. Kneeling, from l., are Phill Pezo, Christopher Salisbury, Kenny Neri and James Lemma. Standing, from l., are Tolve, Christian Torres, Danny Caraballo, Christopher Kruse, Charles Williamson, Matt Scorsone and Brandon Syto.

are junior Adam Sachri and freshman Nick Kirby, who has the potential to be a very fine performer for the Maroon Raiders. The center midfielder is sophomore J.P. Maruri, who is a skilled ball handler and distributor. The other midfielders are senior captain Ilya Udalov and junior captain Austin Sweeney, who scored the team’s first goal in the win over Bloomfield. The main forward is junior Garrett Groehling. The Maroon Raiders have a deep and talented bench, spearheaded by senior forward/midfielder John Hickey. Also in the mix are junior midfielder Jose Ferreira, junior center midfielder Abhineet Jain and senior defender Kenny Neri. The Tolve era has begun in fine fashion, but the grind of the regular season schedule in the Super Essex Conference will be the test. “I’m extremely excited to be here,” Tolve said. “I couldn’t be happier. I know there’s definitely a learning curve in being a head coach, but I have a good support system from the entire town of Nutley. Everyone is behind me and it’s great to live in a town where you feel welcomed.”

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lives of Nutley’s teens and children.” Rogers says members will eventually be able to fill in the blanks of their lives by saying “I am … _______ (kind, happy, strong, able, forgiving, healthy, successful, wise, etc.) The “I am” kickoff event on Saturday, Sept. 16, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Nutley Department of Public Affairs building, 149 Chestnut St., is free for all Nutley students. This event is an introduction to the program and will be fun and interactive with opportunities to win prizes and earn points that may be traded at future meetings for Paw Prizes. To further enhance the quality of the learning experience provided to club members, special speakers will periodically present the topic of their expertise in accordance with the related Bernie’s Club “I am” objectives. “Motivating and empowering the children of Nutley with practical skills to build a healthy start in life is a priority for the Nutley Health Department and the Nutley Police Department,” Rogers said. For more information or to register, call Patty Cruz at 973-284-4900, ext. 2410, or email her at pcruz@nutleynj. org.

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Archdiocese preps for cemetery open houses Many of us plan ahead in life — we arrange weddings, education for our children, family vacations, retirement and other significant expected life events. As we know, preparing and planning for unexpected life events is also important to avoid decision-

making with urgency and stress. Today, many burial arrangements are made in advance to ease a family’s burden at a difficult time. A time of loss is a time of confusion, and final arrangements do not have to add to the uncertainty. Decid-

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sound difficult, but putting a plan in place is a responsible and loving gesture that offers individuals, couples and families peace of mind. “The worries of last-minute burial arrangements should not become part of a family’s grieving process, especially when experiencing profound sorrow from the loss of a loved one,” said Andrew P. Schafer, executive director of Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark. “It’s why we reach out regularly to families to inform them about the benefits of preplanning. Time and again, grieving families attest to the appreciable difference of preset arrangements in easing their time of loss. It allows family members to honor and celebrate the life of their departed loved one knowing their wishes are being carried out as pre-arranged.” To assist families in learning more about pre-planning and memorialization, Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark is hosting open house events this fall at several cemeteries in New

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Jersey. Memorial planning advisers will answer questions and share information with no obligation about the many burial and memorialization options and financial planning. Open house weekends are as follows: • Sept. 30 & Oct. 1: Holy Cross Cemetery & Mausoleum, 340 Ridge Road, North Arlington. • Sept. 16 & 17: Maryrest Cemetery and Mausoleum, 770 Darlington Ave., Mahwah. • Sept. 23 & 24: Christ the King Cemetery, 980 Huron Road, Franklin Lakes. • Oct. 14 & 15: Gate of Heaven Cemetery & Mausoleum, 225 Ridgedale Ave., East Hanover. • Oct. 28 & 29: St. Gertrude Cemetery & Mausoleum, 53 Inman Ave., Colonia. • Nov. 11 & 12: Holy Name Cemetery & Mausoleum, 823 West Side Ave., Jersey City. Each cemetery is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No appointment is necessary. For more information, log onto www.rcancem.org or call 973497-7981.

The Junior Woman’s Club of Arlington sponsors a Kearny Sesquicentennial Photo Contest with categories “Kearnyscapes” and “What Community Means to Me.” It’s free to enter and open to Kearny residents 5 and older. The entry deadline is Wednesday, Sept. 20. For contest rules and more information, visit www.jwcarlington. com.

LPES 75th Anniversary Gala upcoming The Lyndhurst Police Emergency Squad convenes its 75th Anniversary Gala Sept. 12 at 6

p.m. at Nanina’s in the Park, 540 Mill St., Belleville. Tickets are $100. Proceeds go toward the LPES. Contributions may be made to www.emergencysquad. com. Anyone with historical photos of the LPES is asked to email the organization at historian@emergencysquad.com.

Volleyball anyone? Registration for Lyndhurst Recreation Volleyball starts Wednesday, Sept. 13, for boys and girls in grades 5 through 8. Youngsters can sign up every Wednesday through Oct. 25 at the Lyndhurst Rec Center, 862 Valley Brook Ave., from 4 to 5:30 p.m. and from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

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Ryan, Jennifer, James and George IV, and loved spending as much time with them as possible. Also surviving are a daughter, Jennifer Cole; three sons, Ryan, James and George IV, all at home; and her beloved dog, Marino, whom she nicknamed Supervisor since he followed her everywhere she went. Also surviving are her mother, Florence (Hawkins) Dow, of Kearny; a brother, William Dow Jr., of Kearny; a mother-in-law, Janet Cam, of Trinity, Fla.; and Jamie Shwantes and husband Travis, of Las Vegas. She will be missed by many relatives and friends. The family would also like to thank family and the many friends who have provided so much love and support, especially Ann’s Army, All for The Cause, the Kearny Elks and all those who supported those causes. The family would also like to thank the entire Dunmore, Pa., community and surrounding areas for all their support and compassion. Last but not least, the family would like to thank the staff at Hospice of the Sacred Heart in Dunmore, Pa., and in particular, Shelly Powell and Missy Smith for the wonderful care and compassion they provided. They are truly angels of mercy and very special people. The funeral was Wednesday, Sept. 6, form the Carlucci-Golden-DeSantis Funeral Home, Dunmore, Pa. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Mary of Mount

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John C. Moroses Jr. John C. Moroses Jr. died suddenly Sept. 2. He was 48. Born in Belleville, he lived in Kearny and Dana Point, Calif., before moving to Morristown in 2004. Memorial visitation was Sept. 7, at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral, Kearny. A prayer service took place at the funeral home. To leave online condolence, visit www.armitagewiggins. com. John was the beloved son of Diane (nee McCluskey) and the late John C. Moroses Sr. He is also survived by his devoted wife Tara Bernie Moroses and his cherished girls Grace and Layla. The dear brother of Dan Moroses (Patti) and Lauren Celentano (Mike), he was also the loving uncle of Christian, Ryan, Jack, Matthew and Molly. Besides loving his girls, John’s next passion was his music. An accomplished guitar and saxophone musician, he loved jamming with his friends. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to www. gofundme.com/grace-andlayla-support. Margaret Theresa Holzschuh Margaret Theresa Holzschuh (Nee Clancy) suddenly passed away

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KEARNY 1 BR, LR, kitchen, bathroom. Recently renovated on Maple St near Quincy Ave. BELLEVILLE 2 BR, 1st No Pets. $1,00/month. fl. Close to Schools and Prime Location. 201Transp. $1,600/month + 679-0761 Utilities. 1 month security. year to year lease. no pets. Avl. Oct. 1st. (201) KEARNY Newly renovated, hardwood floors. 320-5339. Laundry onsite. HT/HW included. 2 BR start at $1,250. 1 BR start at BELLEVILLE 1 Bed$1,050. Jr. 1 BR start at room, 3 small rooms, $975. (201) 289-7096 Living Room, New Kitchen. All brand new H/W floors. Near All transpor- KEARNY Studio for rent tation. Great location. utilities included. No $1,000/month - Utilities pets. No Smoking. $900/ included (HT/HW/Gas/ month. Avl. Oct. 1st. E l e c t r i c / c a b l e - H B O ) . (201) 997-7944 Habla(973) 759-5929. mos espanol.

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HARRISON KEARNY 4 BR’s, 2 Baths, Central Air, H/W floors throughout apt. W/D hook-up. 11 ft. ceiling. Storage Room/Basement Included. No Pets. No smoking. Backyard. $2,500/month. 1 month HARRISON Brand New security. Avl. Sept. 1st. Construction! Close to (201) 213-4409 or (973) PATH!! Being built now 485-9713. and will be available soon! Customize your new home by acting KEARNY 2nd fl. 2 BR now to pick your own apt.. No pets. No smokpaint colors/granite/etc. ing. 1 ½ months security. Blocks away from PATH! $1,200/month. Utilities 2 family home; 9 foot not included. 1 year ceilings; 5 bedroom, 5 lease. Avl. Oct 1st. Credit bath. Walk-in closets in check. (201) 998-3566. master bedrooms; w/d hookups in each apartment; garage with drive- KEARNY 2nd Floor, 5 way. $659,999.00. For bedrooms, 2 bath, kitchmore information, call en, 2 LR’s, DR, family room. NO pets. Available 386-237-7680 Sept.1st (201) 467-6347 HARRISON 721 Harrison Ave 3 BR, LR, kitchen, 2 bathrooms. Laundry. $2,000/month Available Oct. 1st. (862) 588-4864

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HARRISON 21 Reynolds Ave. 3 1/2 BR. $1,650/ month. 1 month security. Avl. Sept. 15th 201-7727609 or 917-721-3381. HARRISON 1st fl 4 rooms, no pets, No smoking. $1,100/month + utilities. 1 1/2 months security. Ref. req. (973) 482-9786.

KEARNY KEARNY 3 BR apt. 2nd fl. $1,500/month. 1 month security. no pets. no laundry, no parking. Avl. Oct. 1st. (201) 726-8336.

KEARNY Arlington Section. 2 family 2nd fl. 3 BR, 1 1/2 baths. LR/DR Combo. W/granite and Dishwasher. Renovated. $1,450/month. 1 1/2 Months security. separate utilities. Quiet area. No smoking. No Pets Avl. Sept.15th or October 1st. Call For English Speaking (201) 563-4842 or (201) 998-5640 for Spanish/ Portuguese Speaking

APARTMENTS FOR RENT KEARNY Small Studio Basement, Fully equipped, private bathroom & entrance. Kitchenette. HT/Light included. $725/month. 1 month security. (201) 889-6879.

N.ARLINGTON N.ARLINGTON Office Nice building, parking in rear. 2 sunny rooms $750/month Available Now. (201) 509-6965 N.ARLINGTON 1st. Fl. 6 large rooms, H/W Floors, Walking distance to schools & Supermarket, all public transportation and NY bus. Available October 1st (201) 6572119. N.ARLINGTON Duplex 4 BR, 2 1/2 Bath, 2 car garage, C/A, H/W throughout apt. W/D included. No pets. no smoking. Backyard. $2,250/ month. 1 1/2 months security. Avl. Oct. 15th. (201) 719-3665 N.ARLINGTON 2 family home, 2nd fl. 3 BR, DR/LR Combo, Kitchen, 1 Bathroom. Close to schools. $1,950/month + Utilities. 1 1/2 months security. (973) 454-3281 or email lucy.silva@aol.com

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KEARNY Studio, $700/ month. No Kitchen. 1 N.ARLINGTON 5 room 1/2 month security. Avl. apt. $1,500/month + utilNow. (551) 580-6450. ities. no pets. Call (201) 628-4071. KEARNY Large 2 BR, 2nd LIVINGSTON fl. $1,350/month + utilities. 1 1/2 months security. Avl. Oct. 1st. (201) LIVINGSTON Furnished 696-0496 1 BR apt. HT, Electricity, Cable, Water, InterKEARNY 30 Johnston net & Parking included. Ave. 2nd fl. 2 BR, Kitchen, $1,300/month 1 1/2 No pets. $1,200/month. month. security. No 1/2 months security. Avl. smoking. Avl Now. (973) Nov. 1st. (973) 477- 7936 943-5919.

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ROOM FOR RENT SECAUCUS room for rent nice & quiet area. Close to transportation. $600/month. 1 month security. Avl. Oct. 1st. Call Wendy (201) 694-0423.

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SERVICES OFFERED Certified aide seeks Position to take care of the elderly. 5-7 days, Live in/out. Excellent references. (201) 407-1903. Experienced Certified Home Health Aid with certification, looking to provide home healthcare in a professional manner. Mon-Fri as live in. Vicki (646) 724-8280.

EMPLOYMENT/ HELP WANTED SHIPPING/ RECEIVING: Reliable, responsible person needed for dynamically growing manufacturer in busy shipping and receiving area. Experience and able to operate a forklift a must. Excellent benefits, paid vacation and holidays, and 401K with company match. Qualified individuals should apply at 147 N. Michigan Ave., Kenilworth, NJ

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Looking for some Extra holiday cash? Seasonal Christmas Employment could be your answer… Christmas Kettle Workers Ages 14+ (working permit required from your school for ages 14-17) $8.44 per hour November 17th- December 23rd, 2017 Monday-Saturday Applications Available September 8th from 9:30-1:00 p.m. (Monday through Friday) The Salvation Army of Kearny 443 Chestnut Street (201) 991-1115 Contact: Lt. Hwang Lim or Rebeca Escobar

Local daycare hiring call 201-246-7733, for information.

Help wanted Woodworkers cabinet makers needed in Newark, NJ Must have experience and be able blueprints, please call (973) 868-5937

Short order cook/ kitchen help & Cashier/waitress needed for restaurant in N.Arlington. FT/PT flexible hours (917) 816-2419 FOR MORE INFO.

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honors. She started her work years at the RCA Radio Corporation in Harrison, New Jersey. Having gone together for four years, Marge Married Thomas Holzschuh, while he was in the United States Army. The wedding took place at Holy Cross Church in Harrison, New Jersey on February 6, 1954. Too start the 2017 year off they celebrated their sixty third wedding anniversary as the years went on their love for each other remained unconditional. She went back to work as a teller for the then First National Bank of Kearny, taken over by Valley National Bank. She worked her way up to Assistant Branch Manager. She retired after twenty-five years with an exceptional work record. Marge moved from Kearny, New Jersey where she lived for sixty years, with her husband Tom and daughters Diane and Susan, too South Glens Falls, New York. Marge worked with children of Schuyler School PTA and Boy Scout Troop. She was a past member of the Catholic Daughters, Officer for the Kearny Lodge 1050 Women’s Club, a Treasurer for the Saint Stephen’s Seniors Club all in Kearny, New Jersey and she was a member of Moreau Senior Club of South Glens Falls, New York. She enjoyed life so much with her Husband Tom, her family and friends. She was a happy, joyful person to be with and had a memory where she knew so much and she loved to talk. Her fun thing at her new home was sitting on the front porch and waving to those passing by. Marge was a loving and caring mother to four children, Thomas Jr. of Los Osos, California, Donald of Lexington, South Carolina, and Diane and Susan of South Glens Falls, NY. A grandmother to five grandchildren, great-grandmother to five great-grandchildren, and is also survived by her sister, Maureen Findley and brother, Thomas, both from Pennsylvania. Her husband and daughters want to give a special thanks to the staff of the South Glens Falls Police Department, Moreau Emergency Squad and Glens Falls Hospital Medical Alert service for all their compassion, help and kindness they gave to my wife and our mother. A Mass service will be held at 11:30 am on Wednesday, September 23, 2017 at St. Stephen’s Church, 676 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, NJ 07032. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in honor of Margaret to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. If you wish to express your online condolences or view the obituary, please visit our website at www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.

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Harrison council hires 2 cops Both men are former Hudson County Sheriff’s officers By Ron Leir rleir@theobserver.com HARRISON – ublic safety, overall, got a boost last week as the mayor and council also formally appointed two new police officers to fill vacancies in the HPD. The new officers are: Joel Pedroso, whose appointment took effect Aug. 21; and Michael Gregory, effective Aug. 14. Both previously worked with the Hudson County Sheriff’s Office. Pedroso resigned from that office to accept an offer of employment from Harrison while Gregory made the move under the Intergovernmental Transfer Program. The appointments still leave the HPD three short of maximum strength, according to Mayor James Fife. Here are some details about the newly hired cops: Gregory, 26, is a lifelong Harrison resident and a Harrison High School alum. He earned a B.A. from William Paterson University in 2013 and had been working for the Hudson County Sheriff’s Office since July 2015. He was previously employed by the Harrison Board of Education as an assistant football coach and had various other jobs in the past. Gregory has volunteered for Camp Fatima for disabled children for more than a decade. Pedroso, 30, is currently a Union City resident. He has a high school education from County Prep in North Bergen. He had been a Hudson County Sheriff’s Officer since September 2014. Pedroso was a member of the N.J. Army National Guard from June 2008 through August 2009, having served in Iraq. As a civilian, he worked in various jobs including line service technician and data entry

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before joining law enforcement. Meanwhile, Police Chief Derek Kearns, having logged about 30 years with the HPD, has publicly announced his intention to retire soon and the mayor said the town has asked Civil Service to schedule a test for chief. No date has been set for the exam or for an application deadline. In other business conducted at last week’s meeting, the mayor and council introduced an ordinance approving a financial agreement with Heller Urban Renewal LLC for 700 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd., a property in the town’s waterfront redevelopment area, granting Heller a “long-term” tax abatement. Under the agreement, Heller will pay Harrison an annual service charge of $812,118 per

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year “upon completion of Phase 1” of its redevelopment project. And, “upon completion of all buildings,” that annual fee should climb to “in excess of $2.3 million,” according to the ordinance. Heller plans to build “at least 640 residential units and approximately 16,600 square feet of retail space within five buildings” projected, the ordinance says. Pile-driving – the first stage of construction – began a few weeks ago. The governing body also adopted ordinances calling for the metering of designated blocks in and around the waterfront redevelopment area and for new procedures for the monitoring and collecting of a parking tax on privately-operated parking lots in town.

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