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Towers of power

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Public Service Electric & Gas pays about $18 million a year in Energy Tax Receipts (ETR) aid to the state for its properties in Kearny and the state passes that money along to the town’s coffers.

That’s nearly a quarter of the town’s overall budget but Mayor Alberto Santos – who’s looking to extract as much revenue as he can to soften the local tax impact for property owners – said Kearny deserves more.

“At our peak year in 2002, we were getting $21.5 million a year from the state for PSE&G,” said Santos. But since then, he said, the state has elected to keep more of the state-wide utility tax for its own budget-balancing purposes.

The mayor’s assertions are echoed in a “Friends of Local Government Policy Paper Series” March 2013 report on “Appropriating Energy Tax Receipts: The New Normal for New Jersey,” written for the N.J. League of Municipalities Educational Foundation

by Alan Zalkind and Angie McGuire of the Rutgers Center for Government Services.

According to Zalkind and McGuire, the ETR “was cresee UTILITY page

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Saw Mill Creek Trail in DeKorte Park is currently (pun intended) off-limits to the public.

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent LYNDHURST –

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ans of the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission’s DeKorte Park took notice when the

NJMC recently announced that the Saw Mill Creek Trail has been closed and will likely remain so until next year.

Readers unfamiliar with the wildlife preserve might have just shrugged.

But, lo and behold, it turns out the closure is part of a multimillion-dollar energy project that affects most of our Observer towns. It’s called the Northeast Grid Reliability Project, it’s costing an estimated $907 million, and PSE&G has been working

Cespedes shooting to grand jury BELLEVILLE – Nearly a year after Belleville resident Dante Cespedes was gunned down in a fusillade of bullets fired by three township cops in his apartment, an Essex County grand jury has been convened to investigate the fatal shooting.

Katherine Carter, spokes-

woman for the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, wouldn’t confirm or deny the grand jury activity but Marc Bengualid, the New York attorney representing Cespedes’ widow Judy Breton, said his client was called to testify June 20.

Other witnesses who appeared before the grand jurors

included several Belleville police personnel, according to Bengualid, who said he was unable to identify the officers.

Bengualid said he believes that, “more witnesses are coming,” including the Essex County medical examiner.

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KEARNY – The Kearny Police Department has scored an additional police superior but it still leaves the department scrambling for more bodies, according to Police Chief John Dowie.

For now, though, the chief said he’s thankful that the town governing body has seen fit to promote Sgt. John View, 45, to the rank of police lieutenant. View was sworn in at the June 24 meeting of the mayor and Town Council, at an annual base pay of $124,608.

Because the town has applied for state transitional aid, View’s promotion was contingent on approval by the state Division of Local Government Services but no objections were foreseen.

At last week’s meeting, Dowie, addressing Mayor Alberto Santos and members of the council, said that when he recommended the move to them, he realized that the town was under fiscal restraints. “This was not easy to sell,” the chief said, “but my hat’s off to you for rising above it.”

Dowie said View, an 18-year veteran, has “always been a good cop [and someone] not content to sit at a desk, a working boss” who has come up through the ranks, serving in various roles, “in patrol, vice detectives, warrants, street sergeant, a tactical team leader and currently, night detective supervisor.”

In his new job, View will likely be assigned to the lieutenant’s desk during the night shift.

collared just two days after the crime and three others within a few weeks.

Dowie said the county prosecutor’s office commended the Kearny detectives for the legwork they did that led to the apprehension of the accused. All four suspects are awaiting trial.

“John’s a ‘cop’s cop,’ ’’ Dowie said. If a case comes in to the bureau and there’s no one else available to handle it, “I know that John will get his camera and fingerprinting kit and he’ll go out on it,” the chief said.

Councilwoman Laura Cifelli-Pettigrew, who heads the council police commitPhoto by Ron Leir tee, echoed the chief’s praise Still wearing his sergeant’s stripes, John View takes the oath, administered of the new lieutenant, saying

by Mayor Alberto Santos, as newly minted police lieutenant. that, “People have reached out and told me wonderful 200 Club of Hudson CounBorn and raised in Belthings about Lt. View. Some ty. leville, View graduated of the things he’s done won’t “And he’s no slouch getfrom Belleville High in get your name in the paper ting awards himself,” the 1987 and entered the thenbut they will make you a Montclair State College and chief said. great cop.”

In his career thus far, earned a degree in busiAfterwards, Dowie told View has earned two lifeness administration. After The Observer that View saving awards, involving a working a few years in the will fill the lieutenant’s spot field, View took a few Civil rescue of one person from vacated by the retirement of Service tests for uniformed a burning building and Lt. Steve Levcheck about a jobs, landed a position with another from a pool mishap, year and a half ago but the plus numerous citations.

Kearny PD, and has never chief said he’s still got two Dowie noted that View looked back. He’s the first other lieutenants out on was “one of the lead detecin his family to make law longterm sick leave to cover tives” who tracked four enforcement a career. for. suspects linked to the murHis appointment as lieu“The overtime for callder of 16-year-old Alishia tenant has got to be pretty ing in sergeants to work as Colon in her Belgrove Drive special for View, Dowie acting lieutenants has been suggested, “since he’s had a residence on Jan. 17, 2013. catastrophic,” Dowie said. few setbacks up to now – he The county prosecutor’s of“We just can’t sustain it. A fice called the teen’s death was close on several [Civil lot of guys are burnt out.” the tragic result of a feud Service promotional] lists, And now, Dowie said, with between gang members and but to his credit, he didn’t View’s elevation, he’s down members of the victim’s get sourpuss about it – he a sergeant.

All told, the defamily. sucked it up.” partment is “four below our “John put in a lot of his Dowie said View also T.O. [Table of Organization] days off to work on the serves on the department’s for sergeants,” he said. At case,” Dowie said, and Valor Committee, that recthis point, there are no plans that special effort by View ommends members of the to fill any ranks there, he and his colleagues paid KPD for heroism awards, added. off when one suspect was presented annually by the

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Layoffs, loan seen as deficit remedies

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent

tive, secretarial and custodial employees.

In May, Jacobus said, the school board rehired tenured staff, including some teachers, and several non-tenured staff for the coming school year. At the July 14 meeting, he said, the district plans to hire “some additional non-tenured staff.’’

As the district reviews its

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ast week, the Belleville school community learned the awful truth: The township’s public school district is $3.6 million in the red and deep cuts are being made to get the district right for the coming school year.

And the situation could actually have been worse: CPA Jeffery Bliss, a partner with Lerch, Vinci & Higgins, the Belleville Board of Education’s Fair Lawn auditors, told a massive crowd assembled in the high school auditorium June 23 that overexpenditures for the current school year totaled $4.8 million.

But to soften the blow, the board is applying its surplus funds to restore a portion of the money it now needs to balance its budget by June 30, according to BOE Secretary/ Business Administrator Raymond Jacobus.

In a phone interview last week, Jacobus told The Observer that in April, he met with Executive County Schools Superintendent Joseph Zarra and Belleville Schools Superintendent Helene Feldman to sound the alarm of a looming deficit and to outline specifics.

That warning led to the state Department of Education sending former IRS agent Tom Egan to Belleville in May as a monitor, entrusted with the task of getting the school budget in order and then petitioning for a state loan to be paid off, with interest, over a multi-year period.

Egan understood the areas defined to be in deficit but, as further validation to strengthen the school board’s loan application, the monitor called in a public school auditor to make the case, Jacobus said.

“The state is certainly going to look favorably on an experienced school auditor to come up with an explanation,” he added.

Jacobus said the auditor’s report indicated two areas where overspending was most evident: about $1.9 million in salaries for instructional and administrative personnel and about $900,000 in tuition fees for outside placements of spe-

see DEFICIT page Photo courtesy Sheila MacDonald

NJEA members hold rally before Belleville Board of Education meeting.

cial needs students.

Other areas of overspending, as reported by northjersey.com, were about $370,000 for special education transportation, about $280,000 for energy costs and about $250,000 for legal services.

“Within two weeks,” Jacobus said, “the monitor will send this report to the state requesting the loan amount. We will have to discuss that with the State Treasurer and the state Commissioner of Education.”

Whatever the amount turns out to be, the district will have to carry repayment of the debt as part of its budgetary obligations, Jacobus said. “The deficit will take a number of years to no longer affect the district.”

In the case of Elmwood Park, for example, that district is now in the second year of a 10-year loan repayment process, Jacobus said.

In the meantime, he said, “we have to reduce the deficit” in preparation for the school year that begins July 1.

To that end, Jacobus said, “we did lay off a substantial number of employees.”

He said there has been a “reduction in force” – which, under state school law N.J.S.A. 18A:28-9, is defined as layoffs made for “reasons of economy or because a reduction in the number of pupils or of change in administrative or supervisory organization of the district or for other good cause….”

So far, he said, the district is not renewing the contracts of 75 non-tenured teachers for the 2014-2015 school year – nearly 19% of its 400 teachers – nor is it bringing back 21 non-instructional personnel, a combination of administra-

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Although we have written about prior shows, we never cease to be delighted, and amazed, at the creativity and imagination evident in the sculptures, paintings, collages,

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Just a sample of the wonderful artworks from Lincoln School.

The halls of the building on Cross St. were lined with such gems, some displayed on tables, some hanging on the walls. A visitor walking through the doors couldn’t help but smile as soon as the art came into view. And then you read the titles: “The Cow From the Moon,” “The BigEyed Hungry Animal,” “The Happy Snowman That Loves to Play,” “The Flying LongTailed Cat With Antenna.”

Did we say the children were imaginative?

While art teacher Regina Greene provided the materials, and guidance, the concepts came from the youngsters themselves, who spent considerable time over three weeks painstakingly

bringing their ideas to fruition. This year, teacher Cienne Keegan also worked with some of the younger artists.

This was Greene’s last time “producing” the show. After 42 years as an art teacher, she is retiring. But not before completing one last task. Over the summer, she will oversee the placement of ceramic tiles, each featuring a student’s artwork, in the school cafeteria.

The colorful tiles are to cover an entire wall. If the installation is anything like the one at Lincoln’s main entrance, it will be spectacular.

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Doggedly pursuing animal complaints

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent

ery to get a search warrant to get inside the Chestnut St. residence. It marked the KEARNY – first time in his more than 34 years with the Health Departummer has barely begun but already Kearny ment that he’d had to resort to such a tactic. has seen plenty of the On Friday, June 6, Pettiseason’s “dog” days … and grew executed the warrant at lots more. the owner’s residence, where Just ask William Pettigrew, he said he discovered … public health inspector for another unlicensed pit bullthe Kearny Health Departtype canine – but not the one ment, who’s been scamperhe was seeking. ing around, responding to a The following Monday, series of incidents involving June 9, the owner called dog bites and barkings, a cat Pettigrew to say that the scratch, even a stray chicken, dog being sought had been plus lots of overgrown grass returned.

Pettigrew said the and weeds in yards. owner apologized for not coOn June 4, the Health operating more readily, sayDepartment was notified by ing they’d been “misinformed Clara Maass Medical Center, that the town was going to Belleville, that the hospital had treated someone bit by a take the dog away.”

After finding that the pit bull-type dog on Chestnut dog appeared to be in good St. the day prior. health, the dog was placed After learning the dog under 10-day confinement. owner’s identity, Pettigrew “On June 16, I released the said he phoned the owner and advised that he’d be stop- dog from quarantine and ping by to talk and to arrange advised the owner to re-vaccinate it,” Pettigrew said. for a home confinement for “The investigation is still the owner’s unlicensed pet open,” he added. The case is for 10 days as a precaution. due to be heard in Municipal Upon arriving at his destiCourt July 20. nation and asking to see the Within a nine-day period, dog, Pettigrew said he was the Health Department had told by the owner that “they to deal with two cases of dog just gave the dog away to a attacks. resident of Newark who hapIn response to a June 1 inpened to be passing by.” cident on Elm St., in which a While at the Chestnut St. pit bull caused a head injury site, Pettigrew said he found and broken jaw to a Maltese, two pit bull-type dogs, neiboth owners were given sumther of which was licensed, monses for unlicensed dogs, so he issued the owner Pettigrew said.

Additionsummonses for three unlially, Hudson County Animal censed dogs and for failure to confine an unlicensed and Control Officer Bob Harris charged the pit bull owner potentially dangerous dog. with harboring a potentially At that point, Pettigrew dangerous dog. However, initiated the legal machin-

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The owner, who was issued a summons for harboring a potentially dangerous dog, agreed to permanently relinquish the dog to the Bergen County Animal Shelter.

Both of the dog walkers also received summonses for unlicensed dogs.

On June 5, the Health Department responded to a report of a child scratched by a stray kitten on Maple St. The child’s parent was Photo courtesy Kearny Health Department advised to have the child Stray chicken bagged in Dukes St. backyard. vaccinated against rabies as a precaution, Pettigrew said. after learning that the same woman were walking their The kitten couldn’t be found, pit bull had been involved dogs on Ivy St. and a pit he said. in a prior attack on a human bull ran out from a residenAnd last Tuesday, Mark Dec. 6, 2012, “we met with the tial yard and tried to attack Byrnes of the county animal owner who voluntarily had one of the dogs and, in the control office was dispatched the dog euthanized June 13 at process, the man was bitto a Dukes St. location to the Bergen County Animal ten on the arm, Pettigrew snare a stray chicken which Shelter,” Pettigrew said. said. Research showed that a homeowner had reported Another repeat offender this was the third time this wandering in her yard for the popped up in a June 9 inanimal had initiated an atcident when a man and a tack: first, when it bit another past few days.

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here was a seismic change to the world on June 28. Didn’t notice anything?

That’s okay. The change occurred 100 years ago, and back then the majority of people didn’t initially notice much either.

However, what happened that day launched a chain of events that would irrevocably transform nations, society and culture in ways then inconceivable and, even now, astonishing.

On June 28, 1914, on the streets of Sarajevo, a 19-yearold Bosnian Serb assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne.

(That’s Franz in the photo.)

The gunman, Gavrilo Princip, also killed the archduke’s wife, Sophie, but I daresay if she had been the only victim the repercussions would have been minor.

Not so with the death of the archduke. This was the era of countless treaties and complicated national alliances (which I still find difficult to comprehend despite having

tried), and these led to World War I. The assassination is looked upon as the start of that war, although there would be no official declaration until a month later.

And then the dominoes began to fall.

Entire books have been written in an effort to sort out what transpired, but luckily, I found a concise account on, of all places, the U.S. Department of Defense website. I quote from the essay by Jim Garamone of the American Forces Press Service.

Garamone writes: “AustriaHungary declared war on Serbia on July 28, 1914. Russia responded July 29 by ordering mobilization, and Germany followed by mobilizing on July 30. Germany declared war on Russia on Aug. 1.

“The German strategy was to eliminate the threat from France before turning to take on Russia. France was Russia’s ally, and Germany declared war on that country on Aug. 3. Germany’s path to France led through Belgium, and the invasion of that country led to Great Britain’s declaration of

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war Aug. 4.”

The Allies and the Central Powers of Europe were all in deadly play.

The United States managed to maintain neutrality until April 1917, then we, too, sent hundreds of thousands of

troops to the trenches.

Before the Armistice ended hostilities at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11, 1918 (the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month), nearly 10 million soldiers from both sides would be killed, another 7.75 million would be missing

in action, and 21 million would be wounded. All these figures are, of necessity, estimates.

I find it astounding that World War I does not appear to be part of some schools’ history curriculum. I recently spoke to an honor student, the product of a local educational system, who told me she had learned nothing about the Great War until she got to college. World War II, though, had been taught in high school.

This makes no sense. One cannot understand World War II unless one knows something of World War I. During the recent D-Day commemorations, one historian (I’d cite him if I recalled his name, but I can’t) commented to the effect that World Wars I and II should be viewed, and taught, “as one long conflict, with a 20-year truce in the middle.”

As the centennial of “The War to End All Wars” is marked, I will likely be writing more about it.

To my mind, it changed everything.

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‘Novelties’ & smoke shop had folks fuming

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – earny residents have apparently been spared the appearance of an “adult novelties” shop on the town’s main retail district where many tenants live above the stores.

At the June 24 Town Council meeting, Mayor Alberto Santos said that First Ward Councilman Albino Cardoso had gotten calls from some worried constituents about a sign posted in the window of the former Hot Nails salon at 257 Kearny Ave. That sign advertised a “Smoke Shop & Adults Novelties Store Coming Soon…”

Upon hearing the news, Cardoso told The Observer, “I was appalled. I never thought that would happen in the First Ward in the main avenue. In a residential area, it shouldn’t be allowed.”

And it won’t – at least not on Kearny Ave., the mayor maintained, because such a proposed use there doesn’t conform to the town’s zoning code -- which, as the result of a 2007 amendment -- credited to Councilwoman Susan McCurrie’s initiative “restricts sex-oriented businesses” to a part of the South Kearny industrial area, Santos said.

Actually, Santos was out of town – a weekend trip to Dallas – when word reached him about the prospective enterprise and he immediately alerted Town Administrator/ Construction Code Official Michael Martello about the situation.

“I call it the ‘Saturday night

to allow the operation at the Kearny Ave. site, town Health Officer Kenneth Pincus cautioned there would still be an obstacle to installing the proposed “smoke shop” if it involved patrons’ use of “hookahs,” typically, smoking of flavored tobacco or nontobacco products through heated water pipes.

“Unless it’s a pre-existing use, you can’t have a hookah lounge in New Jersey,” Pincus said.

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istrative health advisory circulated by the state Division of Health & Senior Services advises local health agencies that in hookah bars or lounges, “… the use of hookahs for smoking – whether tobacco or non-tobacco products – is strictly prohibited by the New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act [which took effect in 2006].…”

The law further defines smoking as “the burning of , inhaling from, exhaling the smoke from, or the pos-

session of a lighted cigar, cigarette, pipe or any other matter or substance which contains tobacco or any other matter that can be smoked.”

In the Garden State, smoking is banned in “in any indoor public place or workplace,” except in casino floors, cigar bars and lounges that make 15% of their income from tobacco products and tobacco retailers whose primary sales (equal to or greater than 51%) are from tobacco products.

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Sign that appeared in Kearny Ave. store window.

panic,’ ’’ quipped Martello.

“The mayor reached out to me from Texas.”

So, on Monday, Martello said he went to the location and spoke to the property owner who told him that his new tenant had put up the sign in anticipation of opening the business which, according to Martello, the tenant planned to call “Sexy Smoke.”

The owner was instructed to have the sign removed, which he did, Martello said.

Should the tenant want to pursue the “adult novelties” pitch, the individual could file an application with the town Zoning Board of Adjustment and seek a variance from the existing zoning code restriction, Santos said. So far, though, that hasn’t happened.

But even if the individual were successful in persuading the zoning commissioners

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More than a fender-bender KEARNY –

As motor vehicle accidents go, the one pictured here may not appear very serious. But appearances are deceiving. This Hickory St. crash put a driver in a life-threatening situation, police reported.

At about 5 p.m., June 21, Officer Frank West responded to the 400 block of Hickory, where a ‘95 Buick was reported to have hit an unoccupied, parked SUV. Police said he found the Buick’s driver, a 69-year-old Kearny woman, incapacitated and unconscious in the locked auto, its engine still running.

After summoning an ambulance and the Kearny Fire Department, West and Officers Jay Ward and Jordenson Jean tried to gain ac-

cess to the car and had to break its windows to reach the victim. West immediately began CPR. When EMS and the KPD arrived, they helped remove her from the vehicle to render further aid, including use of a defibrillator, police said.

An ALS (Advanced Life Support) unit was also called and stabilized the victim at the scene before transporting her to Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville for treatment.

Police Chief John Dowie reported that West, Ward and Jean all suffered lacerations from smashing the Buick’s windows but required no medical assistance and remained on duty.

Take notice that in accordance with N.J.S.A 39:10-16*, application has been made to the Chief Administrator of the Motor Vehicle Commission, Trenton, New Jersey, to receive title papers authorizing and issue New Jersey certification of ownership for, Make Thor Citation, Year 1993 VIN/Hull Identification Number 1CNTD7823PM002453. Objections, if any, should be made in writing, immediately in writing to the Chief Administrator of the Motor Vehicle Commission, Special Title Unit, P.O. Box 017, Trenton, New Jersey, 08666-0017.

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– Karen Zautyk

School board post open The Belleville Board of Education is seeking candidates to fill a vacancy on the board, following the resignation of member Joseph Longo, who was elected to the Township

Council in May. Anyone interested in serving is asked to send a letter of interest with a resume to the attention of Raymond R. Jacobus, Acting Interim

Board Secretary/School Business Administrator, by July 8.

For more information, call the Board of Education office at 973-450-3500.

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FRANK E. RODGERS BLVD & SCOTT MOBUS PL, HARRISON TO KEARNY AVE SOUTH OF JOHNSTON AVE, KEARNY The Passaic Valley Water Commission will be performing road restoration work on Frank E. Rodgers Blvd from Scott Mobus Pl. in Harrison to Kearny Ave south of Johnston Ave. in Kearny. A full detour will be in place while restoration work is performed from Monday, June 30 to end of business day on Tuesday, July 8, 2014.

Motorists should plan alternate routes.

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‘Rectify’ explores life after prison

By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent

deals with life on the outside.

And is it ever a challenge.

Now keep in mind this — Imagine what it must be it’s one thing to be released like knowing you’re innocent from prison. It’s a completely of a crime. different scenario when that Then, somehow, you’re release happens in a small charged with the crime, go town in the rural South — in through a trial, get convicted the fictitious town of Paulie, and then sentenced to death. Ga. You’re spared the death penIn small-town life, everyalty for 19 years, and thanks one knows everyone’s busito DNA evidence, your senness. Everyone has a formed tence is vacated — and you’re opinion. Everyone believes released from prison. their opinion is the one that Such is the scenario for matters the most. fictional character Daniel Sound familiar?

Holden in the Sundance Such is the life Holden facChannel’s “Rectify,” a series es back in Paulie. There are that debuted a year ago and countless people — including that is currently in its second the sheriff, the prosecutor season. and a state senator who is the former prosecutor who tried Daniel Holden’s background and convicted Holden back in Holden stood accused, at 1994 — who won’t rest until age 19, of raping and murhe’s put back into prison. dering his then-girlfriend, But then, there’s a faction Hanna, 16, in 1994. When he’s of people who truly believe released, it’s 2013 — and just — just as they did 19 years think for a moment how radi- ago — that Holden wasn’t cally different things are now responsible for the death of than they were in 1994. the 16-year-old.

For starters, there’s this It all takes an alreadynew thing called the Internet. divided community — and TVs are flat. Computers are divides it even further — to everywhere. Cassette tapes a point where people truly are obsolete. Life as Holden learn to despise one another. knew it in 1994 is nothing as The writers of the show do it is upon his release. a brilliant job of making it all This incredible drama deals seem so real. with how Holden, now 38, Holden’s character is

Aden Young as Daniel Holden in ‘Rectify.’

portrayed brilliantly by actor Aden Young. At times, the man you see in the Holden role is the same 19-year-old who went away for as many years. At times, you find a man who is curious — who wants to learn how to get a driver’s license, what wants to discover what Target is, wants to learn to play games on a Playstation instead of his old, ancient Sega Genesis.

Yet throughout it all, you find in Holden a man who is completely lost — who really doesn’t know what life outside the walls of a prison is supposed to be like … who

doesn’t know his place in the world … who can’t seem to figure out whether he even believes in his own innocence … who longs just to be touched by another human being.

What makes “Rectify” a hit is that it’s not like anything else you’ll find anywhere on TV. It tackles a quite taboo subject. It’s not a typical crime drama where the crime is the main focus of the show.

It’s not in a hospital. It’s not in a police station. It’s not in a law office.

Instead, it’s in real America. It doesn’t take us to the

absurd. And it portrays what this writer would imagine would happen in a nosy little town forced to deal with a man being released from prison for a crime that divided everyone.

As TV Guide said in its review, “Rectify is “one of the most captivating and poignant TV series” currently on the air.

Couldn’t agree more.

Season 1 is available now on Netflix and Season 2 is currently underway. New episodes air at 9 p.m. Thursdays on the Sundance Channel.

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Doran’s return still up in the air HARRISON – hether Harrison Schools Superintendent James Doran will return to his job remained in limbo as of last week.

Board of Education members met June 25 in hopes of resolving the unsettled issue but came away empty. Doran’s contract was to expire June 30, the end of the school year. He’s been at the district’s helm for the past five years.

At stake, aside from the question of who would lead the district if Doran departs, is the salary for the chief school administrator, which is regulated by state law. If he stays, Doran – whose current pay is more than $200,000 a year – would have to take a big cut in salary in order for the district to comply with the mandated pay

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restrictions keyed to a district’s enrollment.

Also up in the air is a new contract for Christine Griffin, the board secretary/business administrator.

But the school board did come to terms with two other school officials, one an educator and the other in the business office.

It reappointed Michael R. Pichowicz as assistant school board administrator, tendering him a one-year contract running through June 30, 2015, at a yearly salary of $173,748, reflecting a 2% increase from his previous salary.

And it ratified the appointment of Michael Landy as principal assigned to Washington Middle School for the 2014-15 school year, at an annual pay of $131,626.

Landy, who also serves

as a member of the Kearny Town Council, had been serving as the school’s “administratorin-charge.”

At the meeting, Doran announced that the opening of the community pool at Washington School for the summer season was slated for July 1 and that the pool would have afternoon hours on July 4. The pool is available for use, at a nominal fee, for both adults and children.

Swimming lessons are provided for $10.

In other summer activities, the Harrison Recreation Volleyball Camp is running at the Harrison High School gym, July 1 to Aug. 7; and the Harrison Recreation Tennis Camp will operate at the high school tennis courts, July 7 to Aug. 1.

– Ron Leir

Scholarship winner Harrison Housing Authority Chairman Laurence Bennett presents a certificate of achievement to tenant Brianne Kelly on winning a $2,500 scholarship awarded by the HHA insurance carrier Housing Authority Insurance Group to a deserving resident. Kelly, completing her senior year at Hudson County High-Tech High School in North Bergen, has been accepted to Rutgers University for the fall term.

Kelly is one of 50 public housing authority scholarship winners selected from among 32 states.

Photo courtesy Harrison Housing Authority

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Breathtaking Manhattan views prevail at Battello Restaurant & Catering

Photos courtesy Bettello

Interior of Battello Restaurant in Jersey City.

By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent

“It’s been just amazing so far,” Berisha said. “Our owner lives in Jersey City and owns another bar in Hoboken. One JERSEY CITY – day, he saw what was going The views at Battello are stunning. In fact, on three sides on here and he wanted to buy it immediately. He fell in love of the restaurant, you’ll have with the space, found investors a direct look at the New York — and did just that – he bought City skyline, including the soon-to-be-completed 1 World it. And it’s been wonderful Trade Center (formerly known since.”

Indeed it has. as the Freedom Tower). You’ll Two weekends ago, Battello also be surrounded by some of hosted its first-ever wedding. the most beautiful yachts and “Imagine having a wedding boats you’ll ever see. with a view of the Freedom And if you’re looking for a Tower?” Berisha said. “It just great meal — or a venue for never gets old. We have about a wedding or corporate event eight more weddings booked … or even a prom — it’s tough to look at Battello and think of the rest of the year, and we’re hoping to be able to book even anywhere else, frankly. more as we get closer to 2015.”

It’s been open since April.

What separates Battello from And General Manager Fia other restaurants, Berisha says, Berisha says business has taken off beyond what anyone, is the staff, the menu and the including owner Cory Checket, location. Almost everyone on staff is younger than 35, the could have dreamed.

head chef is a top-25 rated chef in New Jersey and the overall team works brilliantly together.

“We’re open seven days a week, and we’re doing about 300 dinners a night and 200 lunches or brunches a day,” Berisha said. “We spent a lot of time putting the menu and cocktail list together. We actually used a mixologist for the cocktails and the offerings are amazing.”

Since the Newport section of Jersey City continues to grow as a hotspot — especially for young professionals — Berisha says she hopes, one day soon, the area is seen as similar to what’s happening in parts of Brooklyn.

“And we hope to attract tourists,” she said. “With the Westin and Marriot hotels so close, we want them here. We want the Montclair foodies to come here as they would elsewhere.

And we’re certain they’ll like what they see.”

The menu at Battello is mostly Italian with a seafood flare. But there are also daily specials that allow the chefs to “think outside the box,” Berisha says.

“It’s another thing that helps us to stand apart from the rest,” she said. “Each day, we give the chefs a chance to come with something new, something different. And they appreciate being able to prepare outside the box. Not every restaurant gives that opportunity to its chefs. We do.”

Aside from an outstanding menu, which you can find at www.battellojc.com, there’s an acoustic happy hour every Thursday from 5 p.m. on. The music is mellow enough that bar-goers enjoy it — as do those who are dining.

And then, Berisha says, every

Friday and Saturday, the lounge stays open from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

“And we hope more and more people come to eat first, and then make their way to the lounge,” she said. “We’ve got live music — and I hope we’re soon able to bring in more bands for the weekends.

“We really want to have a City Winery feel — and I think we’ve accomplished that on this side of the river. And in the future, we hope to include more dinner and a show events other nights of the week. We’re truly doing our best to show that we are, indeed, the best.”

Battello is located at 502 Washington Boulevard, in the Newport section of Jersey City on the Hudson River waterfront. Visit them online at www.battellojc.com for hours of operation, to make reservations or to see photos of the facilities. Call 201-798-1798.

502 Washington Boulevard Jersey City, NJ 07310 | phone (201) 798-1798 | www.BattelloJC.com

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KPD: Beware of phone scam Kearny detectives are investigating the attempted extortion of more than $1,300 from a local woman by telephone scamsters, one of whom pretended to be a police officer.

Police Chief John Dowie said the 30-year-old target was first contacted June 11 by a caller who identified himself as "Jimmy Brown," representing an online loan company, and who demanded immediate repayment of borrowed money.

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In total, the intended victim reportedly purchased $1,357 worth of cards, but wisely never mailed them. Instead, last week she filed a report with the KPD. The case has been turned over to the Detective Bureau.

Other recent reports from the Kearny police blotter included the following:

several hours later by another man who identified himself as a police officer phoning on behalf of Brown. If she did not make immediate restitution, the “cop” warned, she would be arrested.

The woman was advised to buy several hundred dollars' worth of Green Dot MoneyPak prepaid debit cards and then phone back for more instructions. When she did so, the "cop" asked for her address, saying he would be mailing her pertinent documents. After no documentation arrived, she phoned the

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June 22 Officer David Rakowski, on patrol at 8 a.m., saw an SUV run a red light and make an erratic turn from Belgrove Drive onto Bergen Ave., police said. When the cop stopped the vehicle on Bergen, the driver allegedly identified herself as Sandra Ezpinoza. The SUV was impounded when headquarters reported Ezpinoza had no license. Further investigation revealed that the woman was actually Sandra Arevalo, 38, of Harrison, who had a revoked license, police June 21 Officers Jose Canela and Pat said. When she showed up at HQ to claim the SUV, she was Becker responded to an 8:45 a.m. report of a boyfriend/girl- charged with driving while friend dispute near Elizabeth suspended, disregard of a trafAve. and Morgan Place, where fic light and careless driving. the male had allegedly pushed the female to the ground and June 23 fled with her cell phone.

At 6:30 a.m., Officer Tom Located and arrested in the Bannon, Sgt. Paul Bershefski area was Michael Vargas, 32, of and Chief Dowie responded Kearny, charged with assault to a report of a disorderly man and robbery and on two outat Elm St. and Quincy Ave. and encountered an "intoxicated" Nelson Santiago, 51, of 11-35 RIVER ROAD • NORTH ARLINGTON, NJ Newark. He was warned about his behavior and sent on his WWW.CENTANNINJ.COM • 201.246.0100 way. Shortly after, however, Bannon saw him walking in traffic on Kearny Ave. near Quincy. Advised to get out of the street, he allegedly became defiant and profane and, with Bershefski and Officer Joseph Vulcano providing backup, was arrested for disorderly

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At 9 p.m., Vice detectives witnessed what they believed to be a drug transaction in a double-parked car on Halstead St. near Kearny Ave. Approaching the vehicle, they reportedly saw a clear plastic bag containing suspected marijuana on the occupant’s lap.

Hugo Villanueva, 22, of Kearny, was charged with possession of pot and drug paraphernalia.

June 25 At 3:40 p.m., Officer John Fabula was checking Sanford Ave. near the railroad tracks, an area police say is known for criminal conduct and drug use, when he encountered Christopher Horn, 34, of Harrison, who was reported to be the subject of a $2,500 warrant out of Caldwell. Horn was arrested, and Caldwell authorities were notified.

– Karen Zautyk (Editor’s note/public service announcement: In recent days, a number of vehicles, most of them left unlocked and with valuables clearly visible inside, have been hit by thieves in the northern section of town, from Midland Ave. to the Belleville Pike. Once again, the KPD politely requests that you lock your cars. Your correspondent not so politely suggests that you unlock your brains.)

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Councilmen Joseph Bianchi (far l.) and Dan Pronti (far r.) congratulate the 2014 North Arlington High School scholarship recipients, from l., Jamie Sharpe, Tatiana Balugas, Gabriella Pietronico, Matthew Karras, Amanda Pimentel, Anna Doherty and Shaira Cruz. Each student received a $100 scholarship award in recognition of their academic achievements.

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braska,” July 10 – “Lone Ranger,” July 14 – “Wolf of Wall Street,” July 17 – “Prometheus,” July 21 – “American Hustle,” July 25 – “Book Thief,” July 28 – “Catching Fire” and July 31 – “Saving Mr. Banks.”

Children’s programs: • Kids ages 10 and up can learn cartooning skills and make a comic on July 16 at 4 p.m. Participants can register online at www.bplnj.org/programs.html for this program.

• Kids in Pre-K and up can meet Ronald McDonald on Wednesday, July 9, at 2 p.m. Registration is required.

• The Essex County Environment Center presents a program on “Drummer Birds” for children ages 5 to 8 on Wednesday July 16 at 2 p.m. Registration is required.

To register, call 973-566-6200, ext. 212. Participants must be Bloomfield residents and library cardholder for programs where registration is required.

All other programs are open.

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• Children in pre-k to grade 6 can learn how to make origami every Monday and some Wednesdays (July 2, 7, 9, 21 and 30), from 3 to 4 p.m. No registration is required.

Registration is required for the following programs. Call the library at 201-804-2478 to register.

Lyndhurst • Children of all ages may New Jersey Meadowlands register for a screening of the Commission hosts the followDisney movie “Finding Nemo,” ing: set for Tuesday, July 8, 2:15 to 4 • First Sunday-of-the-Month p.m.

Bird Walk, with the NJMC and • Children ages 7 to 14 will Bergen County Audubon Soget a chance to become a sciciety, features a free two-hour entist as they erupt volcanos, guided nature walk in DeKorte examine a geode mineral and Park on Sunday, July 6, at 10 a.m. more at Art Kids Academy • Butterflies for Beginners, Thursday, July 10, 3:30 to 4:30 with the NJMC and BCAS, is a p.m.

30-minute talk and slide show • Children in grades 2 to 6 about butterflies, and a walk get some insider tips on playaround DeKorte Park, set for ing checkers Tuesday, July 1, Sunday, July 6, at 1 p.m.

Thursday, July 3 and Monday, For both these programs, July 7, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. check meadowblog.net for last• Children in grades 2 to 6, minute updates and weather can be part of a checkers touradvisories. Guests must sign nament and must be commita standard liability release. To ted to all three rounds. TourKearny R.S.V.P., contact Don Torino of nament schedule: First round the BCAS at greatawk4@aol.

Kearny Health Department, – Wednesday, July 9; semifinal com or call 201-230-4983.

645 Kearny Ave., offers the round – Tuesday, July 22; and • Pontoon boat rides for following programs for Kearny the final round – Tuesday, July seniors, offering two-hour senior citizens: 29, 2 to 4 p.m. each day. A prize cruises along the Hackensack • Vouchers for the Kearny will be awarded to the chamRiver, depart from River Barge Farmers Market are now availpion Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2 to 4 Park, Carlstadt, Monday, July 7, p.m. able for low-income senior citizens. Vouchers are limited at 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. (Rain and distributed on a first-come, date – July 15). Admission is $7.

North Arlington first-served basis. Applicants Bring cameras and sneakers.

Chief Louis M. Ghione of the must be age 60 and over, show Note: The boats cannot accom- North Arlington Police Departproof of residency and of limit- modate wheelchairs. Advance ment announces that applicaed income. Applications will be registration and payment are tions are available for residents accepted until all vouchers have required. To register, call 201to sign up for a block party Bloomfield during National Night Out, Bloomfield Public Library, 90 been distributed. All applicants 777-2431. must also sign statements at• Seniors are invited to join Tuesday, Aug. 5. That evening, Broad St., offers the following: testing to their income qualifistaff from the Marine Mamresidents are encouraged to Adult Programs: cations for the vouchers. Each mal Stranding Center (MMSC) meet their neighbors and leave • Summer Yoga Class is held and learn about the mysterious a porch light on overnight as a for one hour on the second and qualified senior will receive four $5 vouchers to be used show of unity against crime. lives of marine mammals and fourth Mondays at 6 p.m. on only with the farmers signed Stop by the Police Departsea turtles, and the problems July 14 and 28 and Aug 11 and up with the voucher program. facing these creatures and their ment, 214 Ridge Road, for an 25. Registration is required. To Interested seniors may apply at environment Thursday, July 10, application. The Police Deregister, call 973-566-6200, ext. the Health Department, 9 a.m. partment will seek borough at 7 p.m., at the NJMC Science 602, or visit http://www.bplnj. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday, approval for closing down a Center, 3 DeKorte Park. Regorg/programs/. excluding holidays. For more street to traffic from 5 to 9 p.m. istration is recommended and • Author Rick Wright disThe first 10 blocks organized appreciated. To register, call cusses his newly-released bird- information, call the Health 201-777-2431 or 201-460-8300. will receive a free barbecue ing field guide on Tuesday, July Department at 201-997-0600.

• Cruise aboard the Spirit The Lyndhurst Public Library package, courtesy of the Bor8, from 6 to 8 p.m. Books will be Children’s Room, 355 Valley ough’s Crime Prevention Unit. of New Jersey on the Hudson available for purchase.

Brook Ave., hosts the following Police officers and elected River. Tickets are limited and • The library Board of Trusevents during July: officials will visit block parties tees meets on the first Wednes- advance sign-up is required. with giveaways.

• Children in pre-k to grade Buses will depart from the day of every month at 5:30 Henrietta Benstead Senior Citi- 2 are invited to hear a story and p.m. The public is welcome.

Nutley zens Center, 60 Columbia Ave., do some coloring Mondays, • Monday and Thursday Total Soul takes the stage Wednesdays and Thursdays movies are screened at 12:15 p.m. at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, July 30. Lunch is included. Tickets at Memorial Park I (Mud at 6:30 p.m. No registration is The schedule: July 3 – “White Hole) July 17 for a Recreation will be handed out on a firstrequired.

House Down,” July 7 - “NeBelleville Public Library and Information Center, 221 Washington Ave., hosts: • The Mad Scientist’s Laboratory on Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m., offers crafts and activities, open to all ages. Topics covered for July will be: Planet Earth on July 8, The Seasons on July 15, Rocks on July 22 and Water on July 29.

• School-Age Children’s Storytime is open to K to grade 6, every Wednesday, beginning July 9.

• Children’s films will be screened Fridays at 2 p.m.

Here’s the schedule: July 11 – “Frozen,” July 18 – “Wall-e” and July 25 – “Finding Nemo.”

For more information on these programs, call the library at 973-450-3434.

Belleville Dutch Reformed Church, 171 Main St., kicks off Independence Day festivities at 10 a.m. July 4 at the church’s cemetery. The annual event honors Belleville’s first troops, the 66 Revolutionary War soldiers buried there, one of the largest group of 1776 patriots buried at any one site in the U.S. To participate or for more information, call Michael at 973-7807852 or email bell1776patriots@ yahoo.com. After the ceremony, the Belleville Historical Commission and Historical Society host the designation of the former Dutch Reformed Church, which is now known as Iglesia Pentecostal “ La Senda Antigua” C.L.A. as a historic landmark.

come, first-served basis starting at 9 a.m. Monday, July 7, at the Kearny Health Center. Anyone unable to walk unassisted is advised that there is a long twoblock walk from the bus parking area to the ship’s docking area.

For more information, call the Health Department.

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Department sizzling summer concert. The free show, which begins at 6:30 p.m., includes everything from Motown, to today’s pop and R&B, to the jazz/Big Band standards of the 1940s. The rain date is July 28. For further information, call 973-284-4966 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Nutley Public Library, 93 Booth Dr., announces the following programs: For children: • Babygarten is available only to township residents who can register children ages 23 months and under for this program, set for Tuesdays, starting July 8, at 10 a.m.

• For “Lego Movie,” children of all ages can make a moviethemed craft (while supplies last) Tuesday, July 8, at 2 p.m.

No registration is required.

• For Preschool Storytime, registration is open for Nutley residents only, ages 3 to 5. The program will be held Wednesdays, starting July 9, at 10 a.m.

• Tech Workshop: “Lego Robots” for ages 3 to 6 is set for Wednesday, July 9, at 2:30 p.m. Kids ages 3 to 6 may be registered for this program.

• Essex Environmental Workshop on “Drummer Birds” is open to ages 5 to 8 who must be registered to participate in the program scheduled for Thursday, July 10, at 11 a.m.

• Science Workshop: “Magnets” is open to ages 8 and up and will be offered Thursday, July 10, at 2:30 p.m. Registration is required.

• Two-Year Old Story Time is for Nutley residents only, ages 24 to 35 months, Fridays, starting July 11, at 10 a.m. Registration is required.

• Play Fridays, with Legos, tech gear, toys and video game, is held Fridays, starting July 11, at 1 p.m.

• Science Scavenger Hunt, with registration open to library patrons ages 4 and up, is set for Monday, July 14, at 2 p.m.

For adults, the library offers First Friday Films, with a new film shown the first Friday of each month, opening with a screening of “Philomena” Friday, July 11, at 2 p.m.

Check the library’s event calendar for a schedule.

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never thought to make inquiries. It was the NJMC announcement that caught our attention, and we have since learned much.

The power lines -- their towers long a part of the landscape in Kearny, Lyndhurst, North Arlington, Belleville, Nutley and Bloomfield -- are being upgraded along a 50-mile route extending from Roseland to Jersey City.

According to PSE&G, the project will increase the utility’s power service in northern New Jersey from

the current 138kV to 230kV “on existing overhead transmission lines to comply with requirements set by . . . the regional energy grid.”

Power-line towers in Nutley, Belleville and Bloomfield were originally designed for 230kV power and therefore will not be replaced, PSE&G said.

Towers reportedly will be replaced in Kearny and Lyndhurst.

The overhead transmission portion of the project also includes new towers designed to withstand winds of up to 105 mph, the utility noted.

In addition, there will be power station upgrades to the Cook Road Substation in Nutley, Kingsland Station in North Arlington and both the Turnpike Station and Kearny Switching Station in Kearny.

“This project,” PSE&G reports, “will help ensure reliable electric power for nearly 1 million New Jersey businesses and residents that require increased electric capacity, increase transfer capability, provide better power quality and reduce transmission system congestion.”

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Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn Murray reported that Cespedes, 40, was fatally shot July 9, 2013, in the living room of the couple’s Lake St. apartment by Belleville police who were trying to arrest him there after he allegedly assaulted his wife.

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She’s bound for Philippines

Edna Grace Davie of Kearny will be traveling to the Philippines for a 30-day New York University study abroad project the town of Del Carmen, which has a 70% poverty rate.

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Nutley’s Montgomery named Observer Female Co-Athlete of the Year

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Local MMA fighter wins her first bout in debut as a pro Kearny resident Katlyn Chookagian spends most of her time working as a bartender at Lulu’s, the nightclub inside the W Hotel in Hoboken.

Four days a week, you’ll find Chookagian mixing cocktails at the popular bar in the Mile Square City.

During the rest of her time, she’s busy training at the All-Star BJJ in Kenilworth, working with five other mixed martial arts fighters who are part of Team Renzo Gracie.

“He comes and runs the classes sometimes,” Chookagian said of the legendary mixed martial arts master. “I’m generally training six days a week. It’s hard, because I go to bed at 4:30 a.m. after bartending and I’m up at 6 a.m. to train.

Sometimes, I get yelled at, because I’m overtraining, but that’s what I do. If I’m not training, what else am I going to do? I like it. It keeps me prepared.”

The hard work paid off last weekend, as Chookagian, who stands 5-foot-9 and weighs 115 pounds, won her professional debut, taking a three-round unanimous decision over Rebecca Heintzman at the 2300

Arena in Philadelphia in the Cage Fury Fighting Championship series.

Chookagian’s bout was the lone female bout in the 11-bout card Saturday night.

Chookagian, a native of Quakertown, Pa., attended Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, graduating in 2011 with a degree in business management.

But getting in the cage was always something that Chookagian dreamed of doing.

“I always did martial arts,” Chookagian said.

“I started doing karate when I was four years old. I then did a lot of kick boxing as part of staying in shape, so I always had it in me.”

She also had the boxing down pat, winning the Pennsylvania Golden Gloves when she was 16 years old.

“I’m a very competitive person,” Chookagian said. “About a year and a half ago, I put it all together and got involved in mixed martial arts. There weren’t that many girls involved at that time, but the numbers of women in the sport are growing. My goal was always to do MMA.” see VIEW page

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Observer Sports Writer Jim Hague presents the 2013-2014 Observer Female Co-Athlete of the Year Award to Nutley’s Grace Montgomery. From left are Nutley girls’ soccer coach Mike DiPiano, vice principal Frank Francia, track coach Robert O’Dell, Hague, Montgomery, Grace’s parents Ellen and William Montgomery, girls’ basketball coach Larry Mitschow and athletic director Joe Piro.

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race Montgomery never thought she was doing anything special.

The recent Nutley High School graduate just gravitated from soccer in the fall to basketball in the winter and outdoor track, particularly the javelin, in the spring. Just one after another. No big thing.

“During that season, whatever the sport was, I put my whole heart and soul into that sport,” Montgomery said. “In the summer, we would have captains’ practice for soccer, then I’d go play basketball in the summer league and then do running and workouts for track. Sure, it was difficult, but I had fun. I loved all three sports I played. It wasn’t that big of a deal because I had

been doing them all my whole life. I couldn’t imagine just doing one of them.”

Soccer was the first sport in Montgomery’s life. Along with twin sister Meghan, the two formed a terrific twosome playing defense from a very young age, like from kindergarten on.

“They called them the ‘Twin Towers,’” said their father, William. “They were so tall and strong back there.”

“I think I was pretty good in soccer right away,” Grace Montgomery said.

Basketball then followed a year later.

“I guess I was pretty good in basketball as well,” Grace Montgomery said. “My parents were both good athletes, so that helped.”

William Montgomery played baseball and track and field at

Bayonne High School, while mom Ellen played basketball at Secaucus High School and later was part of the swim team at St. Peter’s College.

“It helped that they were both into sports and got us into sports,” Montgomery said.

The javelin was the last of the Montgomery trifecta.

“I didn’t start throwing the javelin until the end of my sophomore year,” Montgomery said. “My uncle sort of mentioned that if I became good in the javelin, it would help me get into college.”

The results were staggering.

Montgomery was a standout defender on the Nutley girls’ soccer team that went undefeated in league play and won the Super Essex Conference-Liberty Division title. She also see ATHLETE next page

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ATHLETE from averaged 13 points per game for the Nutley girls’ basketball team that posted a 10-2 SEC Liberty Division mark, good for second in the league.

But the cherry on the sundae was the latest. Montgomery came from way back in the pack to unleash a monstrous throw of 136 feet, two inches to become the overall state champion at the NJSIAA Meet of Champions last month.

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her career best throw for last, capturing the gold. A week later, Montgomery went to the United States Track and Field High School Nationals in Charlotte, N.C., and Montgomery finished 14th out of 60 competitors nationwide.

For her efforts, Montgomery has been selected as the 2013-2014 Observer Female CoAthlete of the Year, becoming only the second Nutley girl to receive the honor.

Former softball standout Kelly Rauco was the only other former Maroon Raider great to

receive the award, getting the nod in 2006.

Montgomery is one of two recipients for the award given to the top local female high school athlete. The other Female Co-Athlete of the Year will be revealed in next week’s editions of The Observer.

“It’s incredible,” Montgomery said. “I’m pretty impressed.

It’s a pretty huge deal. It’s all still pretty crazy to me. I worked so hard to get there.”

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DiPiano was asked what he would always remember about Montgomery.

“I think it’s her toughness,” DiPiano said. “She was banged up most of the time and yet, she was a three-sport athlete.

I don’t know how many true three-sport athletes there are anymore. It’s a dying breed.

She’s one of the last true threesport athletes.”

Nutley girls’ basketball coach Larry Mitschow agreed.

“Grace was an unbelievable leader for us, both on and off the court,” Mitschow said. “She did a whole bunch of things for us. She brought the ball up the floor. She was our second leading scorer. She was our top defender and she played injured for most of the season.

She managed to work her way through it. She would defensively play the top player on the other team. She really was an important player for us.”

Mitschow was asked what he would remember about Montgomery.

“Her personality,” Mitschow said. “She was just a joy to coach. I loved talking to her, being able to speak to her as an adult, speaking freely about anything and everything. There

were no barriers between us.

We jelled well right away. She was easy to talk to.”

Track coach Robert O’Dell raved about Montgomery’s accomplishments.

“She had an outstanding career,” O’Dell said. “She’s the first Meet of Champions winner we’ve had in 39 years and just the second in school history. It was a perfect ending to a great career, with the drama of the last throw. She had an outstanding season that won’t be replicated for a long while.”

O’Dell was also asked what he would remember.

“Her ability to compete,” O’Dell said. “She competed and competed and was able to pull out that clutch throw.”

Montgomery will now take her immense talents to Rowan University, where she will solely compete in the javelin.

Her soccer and basketball careers seem to be over.

“It’s going to be pretty different, competing in just one sport,” Montgomery said. “But I know that if I concentrated the whole year on one sport, I could be really good. It was always about three sports, but now, I’m excited to focus on just the javelin the whole time.”

Montgomery is still undecided about a major at Rowan, but one thing is for sure: She left Nutley High School with a legacy of greatness, of determination, of playing through pain and never giving up. That’s the reason she has been selected as the area’s top female athlete – or at the very least, a share of the top billing.

We’ll learn about the other Female Athlete of the Year next week.

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VIEW from In 2012, Chookagian was spotted by manager Jamal Patterson, who took Chookagian under his wing.

“He helped me get to where I’m at,” Chookagian said. “I was having trouble finding fights and it was hard for me to develop in the sport. Jamal planned out my career and gave me a strong path to build it up.”

There were seven amateur MMA fights, all of which the 25-year-old Chookagian won.

“He saw me right away and took the extra time to help me,” Chookagian said.

“I improved a lot in a short period.”

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“I was really excited to get my first pro fight,” Chookagi-

an said. “This is what I wanted. When I started, it seemed so far away. I remember seeing a girl fighting MMA and saying, ‘This is what I want to do.’ I never thought I would actually do it. It’s crazy.”

Chookagian, who used to live in Jersey City before moving to Kearny a few months ago, doesn’t know how long she will continue in the mixed martial arts world.

She’s only 25, so she has a very bright future.

“I have done everything to prepare for this first fight,” Chookagian said. “There’s no better time than now to get this career going. I do think the maturity is going to help me a little bit, because I’ve been through a lot.”

Chookagian is not going to let one win get to her head.

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LEFT: Kearny resident Katlyn Chookagian won her debut as a mixed martial arts professional fighter last Saturday night, defeating Rebecca Heintzman in Philadelphia.

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Farinola, who coaches bowling and golf at North Arlington, had been the head boys’ soccer coach at Secaucus for the past six seasons. Farinola is a graduate of Secaucus and spent 10 years with the boys’ soccer program there.

“For a while, I always wanted to coach soccer where I was teaching,” said Farinola, who guided the Secaucus boys to a 10-10-2 record last season. “If ever the opportunity came around, I wanted to be considered. I spent 10 years at Secaucus and I left them in a good situation. It was tough to leave. I felt bad for the seniors that I coached for three years.

I had mixed emotions about leaving. But I’m looking forward to the new challenge.”

Farinola said that the transition becoming the new girls’ soccer coach has been smooth.

“The girls really listened to me right away,” said Farinola, who has already entered his team in the Kearny summer

league. “Sharon was very gracious and helpful in the transition. She reserved the spot in the Kearny league for us. We are good friends. She’s the one who got this started. I owe a lot to her.”

The 30-year-old Farinola said that the returning players have been receptive to the new coach.

“They’ve been very responsive to me,” Farinola said.

“There is a certain way I’m going to coach the team. In terms of fitness, in terms of conditioning, they are going through walls so far. They’ve done everything I’ve asked of them.”

Farinola knows that he lost a number of players from last year’s team that won eight matches.

“I know we’ve lost a lot of girls numbers-wise,” Farinola said. “But we have a good group that has a lot of good varsity experience.”

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Barth and standout defender Sarah Palma all return this season for the Vikings.

“They are the captains and they give us good leadership,” Farinola said. “We do have a lot of pieces to fill, but I’m optimistic from what I’ve seen.

I think we can be competitive right away. The biggest thing for me right now is trying to find a goalie. I have some girls in mind for the defense. But we can be competitive this year. I definitely believe that.”

Farinola said that it will be a big help to him that he will be in the building every day as a

teacher.

“I think it’s going to make a big difference for me,” said Farinola, who guided the NA golf team to a berth in the NJSIAA state sectionals for the first time two months ago.

“I can see the kids during the day. I will see them excited in the building. I’m really excited to be able to coach the girls.”

Farinola said that it also helps that he knows most of the girls already from being a teacher at the school for the past few years.

“I think that is a big asset,”

Farinola said. “It took me so long at Secaucus to get to know the kids. That’s half the battle. If I can get along with the players and they trust me and have trust in the system, that’s a big step. I feel I’m already there with these girls.

They trust me and want to learn.”

Farinola already has reached out to the North Arlington Recreation soccer program and had a clinic for seventh and eighth graders.

“We had a good turnout for that,” Farinola said. “I’m looking forward to doing more, so

the kids could make a commitment to come to North Arlington High School and play soccer for us. We’re also looking forward to getting kids who never played soccer before and turning them into soccer players. It’s a big challenge to get girls to commit to playing soccer. One thing I’ve been talking to the girls about was having three-sport athletes.

Added Farinola, “I know we have a lot of girls who played soccer in town and maybe lost interest. It’s up to me to get them back.”

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Farinola said that he already has received a commitment from veteran coach Gino DePinto to serve as his assistant.

DePinto was the long-time girls’ soccer coach at Secaucus who retired two years ago.

“He’s going to be a big asset,” Farinola said. “His background in coaching is big and he knows the league well.”

So Farinola will continue to coach bowling in the winter and golf in the spring, but he now adds a third sport, like many of the athletes do, at North Arlington High School.

KHS junior attends Girls Career Institute Kearny High School junior Ashley Matos attended the Girls’ Career Institute (GCI) at Douglass College in New Brunswick, June 9-12, under the sponsorship of the Woman’s Club of Arlington (WCA).

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Kearny- $399,900 1 Fam.- 4 Bdrms- LRDR- MEIK-Foyer- 2 Full baths- finished attic finished basement- det. 1 car garage & parking.

Lyndhurst- $389,000 1 Fam. - 3 Bdrms- LRDR- MEIK- 1.5 BathsWalk-up attic- Large yard- Parking space.

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Mising girl returns/ NPD blotter A Nutley teen reported missing on Thursday, June 26, is back safe, police said.

Eva Simon, 14, returned home on Friday to get some clothes and officers picked her up on Washington Ave., according to Sgt. Anthony Montanari.

Del Monte Gold pineapples at the location.

At 1:01 p.m., police were sent to a Franklin Ave. business where the front door window had been shattered from the outside, causing an estimated $500 in damage.

June 25 An intruder broke into a Passaic Ave. apartment and, once inside, pushed the thermostat all the way up for high heat, the tenant told police. Police surmised that the burglar entered through a window near the rear door of the building. Police said they found two clear handprints on the window, indicating that the June 23 intruder pushed it open, At 1:29 a.m., police breaking both panes, responded to the New reached through and unJersey Transit Garage locked a storm window on Washington Ave. to gain entry. It appeared on a report of criminal that nothing was missing mischief. At the location, and it’s unclear how the police found a homeless intruder got out, police man with several big cuts said. The incident was to his face and pieces logged at 1:33 a.m. of glass in his hair and A resident parked their luggage cart and a broken vehicle in a High St. lot glass pane at the bus stop and, upon returning, nowaiting area. The man ticed that a tire rim was told police he was resting bent, leading the resident in the bus stop, heard the to suspect that someone sound of glass breaktried to pry off the hubing and noticed he was cab. Police received the bleeding. report at 11:50 a.m.

A San Antonio Ave. At 5:30 p.m., a Hagert resident reported that, St. tenant called police since May, the block has about a burglary. Upon experienced several inci- returning home, the dents of flat, punctured resident said they found and slashed tires on their bedroom closet parked vehicles. Police door open and a guitar said they have no susand case, both valued at pects at this time. more than $2,000, missing. Police believe the June 24 thief got in through the A Washington Ave. apartment’s rear window. resident reported an ilDetectives are investigatlegal dumping incident. ing.

The resident told poWhile on patrol, at lice that for the second 10:48 p.m., police noticed straight week, during the a water fountain in Flora late hours on Monday Louden Park on Hancox into Tuesday, someone Ave. spouting water. has been tossing garbage After discovering that at their curbside. In the the spigot had been dammost recent episode, aged, police alerted Parks Police said they found Department personnel multiple empty boxes of responded to shut off the Dixie Belle peaches and water.

June 22 Someone removed the rear bumper from a 2004 silver Subaru Impreza parked on Stager St. and left it on the steps next to the front entrance of the victim’s residence during the night. Police said there were handprints on the vehicle’s roof and small dents on the hood.

June 26 At 6:27 a.m., patrol units found that someone had used what appeared to be blue spray paint to write graffiti in various locations of Yanticaw Park off Vincent Place.

Police said that words they described as “foul, discriminatory, and too distasteful to print” were painted on the pedestrian bridge, the bridge wall, park benches and a concrete pad. Police notified the Essex County Sheriff’s Office of the incident.

At 11:14 a.m., police responded to the AT&T site on Cook Road on a report of theft. A company employee told police that while making his rounds, noticed that two copper ground plates, valued at $100 apiece, had been stolen. Police said the equipment is surrounded by a fence and a gate, which was locked when the employee arrived to conduct his check.

At 7:38 p.m., a Stager St. resident reported the theft of a white iPad Mini, a black Samsung Galaxy phone and a black iPod Touch, with a combined value of about $1,182, from their home.

June 27 Between 2:15 and 2:50 a.m., police received reports of car alarms set off along Cathedral, Glendale and Grant Aves.

A Grant Ave. resident told police they saw two individuals running from behind their vehicle after the alarm had sounded. One was described as a heavyset black male, bald and wearing a dark-colored T-shirt and light-colored shorts. Police said they noticed no damage to any of the vehicles whose alarms had sounded and no entry was made to the car parked on Grant.

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another Grade 2 exhibit, and other collages, also from Grade 2, friends in mid-June, were made of fabric attracting “a wonderful from men’s ties from turnout,” said Principal the 1940s and ‘50s. (Be JoAnn Dignazio-Botch. glad that fashions have “I’m always proud to changed.) showcase our students’ The ties, and much of talents and abilities,” she the other art materials, noted. were donated to Greene For the show, each for the show, and she class had a different also collected various project. One group of recyclables over the third-graders made a year. The potential flock of birds (and eggcomponents for the filled nests) from clay. separate class projects Some second-graders were put in boxes, used tempera and black markers to depict and the students then fanciful trees. Collages “shopped for what they comprising leather and wanted” to use in their faux fur were featured in individual work, Greene ART SHOW from

explained.

The kids in the Grade 3 sculpture group, for example, could choose from among pieces of styrofoam, plastic blocks, plastic cups, glue-bottle caps, window-blind slats, cookie cutters -- to name just some.

A box of these items presented to the average adult would produce bewilderment.

Presented to a creative child, it produces the “Pig Chicken With Round Hands.”

Our congratulations to each and every student who participated!

Optimistic about Kayla Kearny’s Kayla Fitzgerald, a sixthgrade student at Garfield School, and her teacher Louis Lusquinos display her Youth of the Month award presented by the Optimist Club, West Hudson/South Bergen County. The award was presented at a dinner at Roma Ristorante, North Arlington, hosted by the Optimist Club of Kearny.

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state budget shortfall, Santos is fearful that the town’s application for $3 million in state transitional aid and New Jersey Meadowlands Tax Sharing funds will meet a similar fate.

Santos acknowledged that the $18 million the town receives “is probably one of the highest” [ETR aid amounts] in the state,” but, nonetheless, insists the town should get its due share – especially in light of the utility’s recent $255 milBeginning in 1982, the authors said, Trenton began keep- lion investment in new peak ing back a portion of the mon- power electric, gas-powered generators in South Kearny ies due the municipalities to offset its own budget crunches, that went on line two years ago. until, by 2006, “municipalities Problem is, Santos said, that were receiving about 50% of the monies collected. The state Kearny hasn’t been able to fully repurposed the tax, without re- tax the improvements because writing the legislation enabling of state laws that exempt certain types of utility fixtures, the tax.” like turbines, from taxation.

Said Santos: “The state budget supercedes all laws.”

“And those,” the mayor noted, Given Gov. Christie’s intent “are the most expensive parts to slash payments to the state of the plant.” employee pension fund and “We’re looking to see if that law can be challenged,” Santos make other cuts to head off a

UTILITy from ated to be a source of local municipal funds,” to reduce local property taxes and to compensate towns for the utility’s use of the public rights of way by building power plants and transmission lines. “However, the state now retains a significant portion of the roughly $1 billion collected annually for property tax relief,” they said.

said. “We don’t believe the exemption statute would fall under the superceding language.”

Any legal costs associated with that challenge would be justified, Santos said, “because the revenue now being lost could be gained, we feel would be substantial.”

Santos declined to provide an estimate of the potential windfall but, as a preliminary step to that end, the mayor and Town Council voted June 24 to hire Value Research Group

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Value Research was also authorized to appraise the abandoned Conrail line (formerly Erie Lackawanna) within the Passaic Ave. Redevelopment Area for $7,500. The town hopes to acquire the tract to package it with nearby property for redevelopment.

In other business at the June 24 meeting, the governing body: • Conducted a public hearing on the town’s revised Green Acres application for Gunnell Oval improvements. In 2012, it was awarded $600,000 for a new perimeter pedestrian path and exercise facility but now the town is asking for an additional $3 million – in hopes of supplementing that with funding from other state and federal sources – to pay for a proposed $16.9 million makeover of the Oval keyed to

a synthetic turfing of the fields to serve as an environmental cap over hydrocarbons and other toxins.

• Authorized advertising for bids in late July for paving of various streets and water distribution improvements, to be funded from the municipal capital budget. Those streets are: Elm St. (Bergen to Wilson and Quincy to King); Windsor St. (Bergen to Liberty); Forest St. (Quincy to King); Beech St. (Quincy to Midland); Laurel Ave. (Hillcrest to Passaic); and Fuller Place (entire block). If funds are available, the town plans to include: John Hay Ave. (Schuyler to dead end) and Arlington Ave. (Schuyler to dead end but no water-related improvements).

• Agreed to renew a liquor license for The Gin Mill for 2014-2015, subject to the licensee employing someone to check patrons’ ages and remove anyone under age 21, to call police about any activities that may disturb other patrons and/or the surrounding neighborhood, and to check for compliance with capacity regulations inside the bar.

• Authorized an emergency demolition of an abandoned, unsafe structure in danger of collapse at 64 John Hay Ave. for a cost not to exceed $33,000.

• Hired Garden State Fireworks of Millington to provide the July 4 fireworks display for $20,000.

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Then & Now Photo courtesy Kearny Public Library/Museum

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Photo by Karen Zautyk

The ‘Then’ photo, from what was apparently a local postcard, is not dated, but those postcards usually come from the pre-World War I years. The view is of Stuyvesant Ave. from Grand Place in Kearny. When first seeing it, we wondered how we could figure out the precise perspective so we could take a current photo. We shouldn’t have worried. Look at the house on the far left. A century later, it still stands on the northeast corner. The home now is a pretty cream color, and wrought iron has replaced the wooden porch pillars, but little else on the exterior has changed. Architectural details like the shutters and the bay window have been preserved.

The view is looking east, past Kearny Ave. to the meadows beyond. We can’t be sure, but along the curb are what could be hitching posts and mounting blocks, accoutrements for horses and riders. We also can’t tell if the street is paved, but that hardly mattered since there’s no traffic, equine or otherwise.

– Karen Zautyk

UNICO Ladies present scholarships Theresa Trucillo (far r.) recently presented scholarships on behalf of the Kearny Ladies of UNICO to, from l., Harrison High School senior Sabrina Aiello, Hanover Park High School’s Averi Zarbetski, the granddaughter of a UNICO member, and Virginia Ferreiro, also a senior at Harrison High School. Aiello plans to attend Seton Hall University in the fall to major in speech pathology. Zarbetski will be enrolling in Caldwell College as an education major, and Ferreiro will be going to Kean University, majoring in early childhood education.

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Breast cancer survivor celebrates with SMMC patients Newark resident Elsie Best celebrated five years cancerfree this June by bringing presents to those undergoing cancer treatments at St. Michael’s Medical Center (SMMC) from her church group, the Missionary Society at Philemon Missionary Baptist Church, Newark.

Patients received gift bags filled with toiletries, warm socks, peppermint candies and Bibles. Best also presented the SMMC Foundation with a check for $100 designated to The Cancer Center.

“God kept me here for a reason: to be an advocate for cancer survivorship,” said Best. “I am truly blessed to share this gift and to be able to come back and see all of the wonderful people who cared for me.”

After her diagnosis, Best

sought treatment at the Cancer Center at SMMC and The Connie Dwyer Breast Center. While undergoing treatment, she sat on the Cancer Center’s Quality Improvement subcommittee, representing patients and offering input on process improvement. She also attended the SMMC Breast Cancer Support Group, which inspired to her to start her own support group at her church.

“Talking to someone who has been through this before makes it easier to relate,” said Best of her support group. “We’re seeing more and more people find the strength to reach out and be proactive in getting the help they need.”

In the future, Best says she plans to continue speaking to those who are undergoing

Cancer survivor Elsie Best (c.) visits with her former caretakers (from l.): Sallie Jose, Antonia Clemente, Jennifer Sawyer, Geenie Sandhu, and Linda Schneider, all registered nurses.

cancer treatment and share her experience, faith and experience of survivorship.

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fresh squeezed juices. Third Wave Café offers a curbside pick-up service. Patrons may call in advance and pick-up their orders curbside and have it delivered to their car.

For more information, call Third Wave Café at 201-5288163.

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Ready to handle dental emergency?

Little Johnny comes running in from the backyard, his brand-new permanent tooth in his hand. What do you do?

Your husband arrives home early from his baseball game, with only a swollen face and a broken tooth to show for his sporting efforts. How do you cope?

You awaken early one morning with a nagging pain that can only signal a toothache – and it promises to get worse as the day goes on. You are planning to leave on vacation soon. Yipes!

Most of us recognize the importance of knowing some

first aid procedures for emergency situations. Yet dental emergencies are frequently overlooked, perhaps because they are generally not lifethreatening. Of course, that doesn’t make them any less painful, a fact acknowledged by the doctors of The Smile and Implant Center, 837 Kearny Ave. Many people don’t realize that, in each of these dental emergencies, there are simple but effective steps to take which can minimize both the discomfort involved and the chance of lasting damage. And as you might expect, the first step

Academic honors Residents from the region were acknowledged for achieving academic excellence at the following schools.

University of New Haven, West Haven, Conn.: Anthony Greenfield and Solange Ramkissoon, both of Bloomfield, made the Dean’s List.

Wilkes University, WilkesBarre, Pa.: Aparicio Lijo of Kearny achieved Dean’s List

status.

Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y.: Joan Campos of Belleville made the Dean’s List.

University of Delaware, Newark, Del.: Michael Azierski, Rebecca Guzzo, Sarah Montes, Brianna Patrizio and Alyssa Scerback, all of Nutley; Nicolas Costanza, Jazmin Reyes and Robert Spagnuolo, all of Lyndhurst, Alexandra

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Bret Allan Shugrue Bret Allan Shugrue, 54, of Honesdale, Pa., formerly of Kearny and Florida, died unexpectedly June 21 at his home.

Born Sept. 15, 1959, in Newark, Bret was the son of the late William and Florence Marie Beck Shugrue. A hard worker, Bret held many jobs over the years. While living in Florida, he was a foreman at a Walmart warehouse. He enjoyed motorcycles and riding his motorcycle. Bret also Prayer to St. Jude Most holy apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you universally as the patron of difficulty and of desperate cases, of things almost despaired of Pray for me, I am so helpless and alone. Make use, I implore you, of that particular privilege given to you to bring visible and speedy help where help was almost despaired of.

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in any dental emergency is not to panic. Try to react as calmly as possible, especially if you’re dealing with a child who may already be frightened.

Each of the emergencies given above requires a specific approach. With little Johnny, for example, speed is essential. If the tooth is dirty, it’s okay to rinse it gently, but don’t scrub it. Try to place the tooth in its socket and hold it there. If that’s not possible, place it in a container of milk or cool water.

Go to your dentist right away, preferably within 30 minutes.

If you’re quick, there’s a good chance it can be re-implanted.

A similar approach is needed when a tooth is broken. Use warm water to gently clean the injured area, and go to the dentist immediately. In addition, cold compresses may be useful to reduce swelling.

Finally, there’s the ominous toothache. It may help to keep irritants away from the tooth. Rinse with warm water, and use dental floss to remove any food trapped in the area. Do not use heat; cold compresses on the outside of the cheek may reduce swelling. And never place aspirin

on or near the aching tooth, as some folk remedies suggest.

That does much more harm than good. Again, see your dentist as soon as possible.

The Smile and Implant Center in Kearny welcomes new patients on an emergency basis or otherwise. Emergency patients are seen the same day. For more information or a complimentary consultation, call 201-991-1055 or visit their website at www.

TheSmileandImplantCenter. com to learn more about The Smile and Implant Center and the unique services they offer to their patients.

Ferri, Paige Mazzie, Jessamyn Nucum and Allison Spagnuolo, all of Bloomfield and Stephan Savastano of Belleville, were named to the Dean’s List.

Widener University, Chester, Pa.: Alan Stickno of Kearny made the Dean’s List.

Georgia Tech, Atlanta, Ga.: Alexa Kelly of Nutley was named to the Dean’s List.

Alvernia University, Read-

ing, Pa.: Stephanie Mancuso of Bloomfield achieved Dean’s List status.

Providence College, Providence, R.I.: Genevieve Ilg of Bloomfield was named to the Dean’s List.

University of Hartford, Hartford, Conn.: Karen Zapata of Bloomfield made the Dean’s List.

Rochester Institute of Tech-

nology, Rochester, N.Y.: Stephan Allan of Kearny, Brenda Bingham of Nutley and Cassey Kuo of Bloomfield achieved Dean’s List status.

Castleton College, Castleton, Vt.: Joshua Budzinski of Nutley was named to the Dean’s List.

Bucknell University, Lewisburg, Pa.: Matthew DelMauro of Nutley made the Dean’s List.

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enjoyed boxing and watching it on television.

Surviving are his sons Bret Shugrue of Denver, Col., and Brad Shugrue of North Arling-

ton; his brother Willliam Shugrue Jr. and girlfriend Barbara of Kearny; his aunt Genevieve Hyl of Spotswood; nieces and nephews Laura Kirst of Manal-

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apan, William R. Shugrue of Beckett, Mass., Christa Toro of Sherman Oaks, Calif., Kelly Richie of Maple Shade and Bryan Shugrue of Kearny.

Private cremation services were held at the convenience of his family. Arrangements were by Hessling Funeral Home, Inc., Honesdale, Pa.

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973-634-7261 BELLEVILLE 2 room Studio apt.

Utilities included. $700/month.

1 month security.

Available Now. 973-454-1002 BELLEVILLE 16 Howard Place. off Washington Avenue. 3 rooms.

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HARRISON Quiet street. 1st floor, large rooms, 2 bedrooms, DR, EIK, LR, yard, washer/dryer hook-up, basement storage, parking available.

Walk to PATH. $1300/month + utilities.

Available August 1st.

(973)886-2050 (201)401-0731

KEARNY 5 ½ rooms apt. Avl. July 1st. 1 ½ month security. $1250/month. Brand new house pay own utilities. No dogs or cats.

Laundry on premises. 6 family house. Call 201-424-5067 After 5pm.

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KEARNY Everything brand new.

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Separate utilities. Available July 1st. (201) 618-4168

KEARNY 6 room apt., 2nd floor.

Washer/dryer hook-up.

References required.

No pets. $1300/month + 1-1/2 months security. Supply own utilities.

Available August 1st.

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Utilities, DirecTV & Internet included. 1 month security. No pets.

Available July15th or August 1st.

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N.ARLINGTON 1 bedroom, 3rd floor.

Available July 1st. No pets. Close to public transportation. $850/month + utilities.

(973)769-4216

E.NEWARK 112 Cross St., 2nd floor. 4 rooms, $850/month, separate utilities. No smoking. No pets. 1 month security.

(973)485-9041

hArrisoN HARRISON 2 bedrooms, kitchen, LR, bathroom.

Recently renovated.

Close to PATH. Available.

(201)376-3184 HARRISON 4 BR Apt. LR, DR, Kitchen & Bath.

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Hardwood Floors, Access to Backyard.

Near Schools & Transportation.

No pets. No smoking. 1 month security.

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973-820-3452 973-820-5213 HARRISON 1 BR apt, 5 min walk to PATH station. Nice Area.

HT/HW included.

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973-483-3401 HARRISON 3rd fl. 3 bedrooms. Supply own utilities. No pets.

(551)580-5019 (201)998-3554

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HARRISON 1BR, LV, Kitchen. Central air, walk to PATH, easy access to all major highways. No pets. No smoking. Pay own utilities. 1-1./2 months security. 1 BR Avl. Immediately.

973-481-2453.

HARRISON 3 bedroom train style apt. available August in small apt building.

Heat included. Minutes to major transportation.

No pets. $950/month. 11/2 months security required.

(908)721-2405 HARRISON Modern 1 BR, 2nd Fl. Private Entrance. Clean, Quiet & comfortable.

Refrigerator. No pets. $750/month + utilities.

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862-223-9974 HARRISON Quiet street. 1st floor, large rooms, 2 bedrooms, DR, EIK, LR, yard, washer/dryer hook-up, basement storage, parking available.

Walk to PATH. $1300/month + utilities.

Available August 1st.

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KEARNY ELm cOURT Kearny’s Best Kept secret 732 Elm St. 1 BR for $850 NYC Commuter Bldg Call Alan (201)955-4334 or PJ (973)922-1555 ext 1 Affiliated Mgmt.

KEARNY Kearny Ave. 2 bedrooms. $1050/month. No pets.

Separate utilities. 1-1/2 months security.

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(201)893-1955 KEARNY 1 BR apt.

H/W floors. 3rd fl. Off street parking. $875/month + utilities.

1 month security.

201-486-5602 KEARNY 2 BR apt.

Kitchen, Living Room.

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201-978-1168.

KEARNY 355 Kearny Ave. 1 BR, LV & Kitchen. $850/month.

HT/HW Included 201-283-4440 or 973-465-0166.

KEARNY 2 BEDROOmSm RAILROAD STYLE ApT. 3RD FL. 34 BRIGHTON AVE. $915/mONTH pLUS UTILITIES. NO pETS. LEASE. 1 ½ mONTHS SEcURITY. 973-493-7868

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KEARNY 208 Tappan st. 2nd fl. 2 BR, EIK, 2 baths.

LV, $1,200/month. 1 ½ months security.

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973-768-8897.

KEARNY 6 ½ rooms apt. Avl. July 1st. 1 ½ month security. $1,450/month. Brand new house pay own utilities. No dogs or cats.

Washer/Dryer hook-up. Call 201-424-5067 After 5pm.

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KEARNY LARGE 1 BEDROOm, 2ND FL. BELGROVE ApTS. (117 BELGROVE DRIVE). mODERN KITcHEN/BATH. $950/mONTH INcLUDING HT/HW. NO pETS. LEASE. 1-1/2mONTHS SEcURITY 973-497-7868

KEARNY 1 BR Apt. Located 1 block from City hall. H/W floors.

HT/HW included. $900/month. 1 month security. No pets. For more Info. Call Carlos 201-306-2994.

KEARNY 2 BR, LV, Kitchen, Bath. Access to yard.

Schuyler school district. $1,150/month, 1 month security.

201-637-2734 201-724-0385.

KEARNY 3 room spt., 1 BR, 3rd fl. Stove & Refrigerator. Avl. July 15th. No pets. 1 ½ months security. Call 201-913-7295 201-970-2435.

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KEARNY 5 ½ rooms, 2 Bedrooms, Large EIK, Large formal DR, Large LV. New Carpet & A/C. No pets. $1,200/month.

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(201)997-9289 (201)463-0368

KEARNY 4 Family Home.

Two apartments on 2nd floor. Totally newly renovated. All new Kitchen, Bath, LR, 2 BR, hardwood floor.

Very safe, central & convenient location. 1 block from transportation.

No pets. No smoking. $1,250/month.

Heat included. Call (973)419-0808 or (848)228-1855

KEARNY Newly Renovated. 3rd floor, 2 BR. $1,100/month. 1 month security. Avail August 1st.

201-232-0565 Call after 4pm.

KEARNY 2nd fl. Apt. 5 rooms, $1,100/month + 1 month security.

Utilities not included.

No pets. Call 973-951-7516.

KEARNY Modern large apt. 3 bedrooms, LR, DR, large kitchen, 2 full baths. Lots of closets, hardwood floors, laundry hookup, 1 car garage, 1 parking space.

Separate utilities. $1750/month.

(201)725-1212 KEARNY 1st floor. 3 bedroom apt., recently renovated, hardwood floors, big kitchen, laundry hook-up.

Separate utilities. Near schools and transportation. $1200/month. 1 month security.

No pets.

Available August1st.

(201) 600-2837 KEARNY Newly renovated.

Studio, hardwood floors.

HT/HW included. No pets. $750/month. 1 month security (201)991-6056 after 9am

N.ARLINGTON 3 rooms, 1 BR, 1st fl.

Hardwood floors. EIK, No pets. $1,000/month + utilities.

Freshly painted. 201-693-6542 N.ARLINGTON Immaculate 2 bedrooms, DR, LR, EIK. 2nd floor. No pets. $1200/month + utilities. Available July 1st. (201)747-4167 N.ARLINGTON 4 rooms, 2 bedrooms, garage included.

Separate utilities. $1400/month. 1 year lease.

1 month security.

Available August 1st.

(201)998-1663 N.ARLINGTON 4 1/2 rooms, 2 BR, LV, Kitchen.

2nd fl.

Garage.

No pets. $1,250/month + utilities. 201-693-6542.

N.ARLINGTON 3 modern rooms. No pets. No smoking.

Parking on property. $925/month + Utilities.

Security.

973-779-8851.

N.ARLINGTON 3 & 4 rooms apt.

Fully renovated Laundry Hook-ups. No pets or smoking. $1,000$1,200/month.

1 month security.

(201)960-3959 (201)991-4739

lyNdhurst LYNDHURST 2nd fl. 1 BR apt. Private House.

H/W floors, $1000/mo + 1 month security.

HT/HW included.

Small pet ok.

201-575-5270.

N. ArliNgtoN N.ARLINGTON 1 Bedroom Apt. HT/HW included.

Parking space. No pets.

201-342-2206.

N.ARLINGTON 3 rooms, 1 bedroom.

HT/HW included. $1000/month. 1 year lease. 1-1/2 months security.

Available August 15th.

(201)998-1663

N.ARLINGTON Avl August 1st. 1st fl. 1 BR, LV, Kitchen, A/C, all utilities included.

Move in condition. No pets. Residential area. $900/month.

201-988-8978.

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ApArtments for rent

ApArtments for rent

NewArk

Nutley

NEWARK 1 bedroom.

2 blocks from Belleville. $875/month.

1 month security.

Utilities included.

(973)732-2071 (973)484-3746

N. NewArk N.NEWARK Section 8 Welcomed. 3 Bedroom Apt. Newly Renovated.

New Bath, New Kitchen, 1st fl. 412 Woodside Ave. Call (973)202-8580 (973)925-3812 N.NEWARK Totally renovated studio apt. $775/month, 1 month security.

Utilities included.

Available now. No pets. No smoking.

(973)752-6877 call after 4:30pm

employmeNt

NUTLEY 4 rooms, 1st floor, 2 bedrooms, $1100/month. Freshly painted.

Newer carpets and flooring.

Close to NY transportation. Move in condition. No pets. No smoking.

(973)517-7517

rutherford RUTHERFORD 1 BR, Garden Apt. Available about August 15th, $925/month, HT&HW Call 201-450-1370

employmeNt

ADVERTISING AccOUNT EXEcUTIVE We have an opening for an aggressive energetic self-starter to sell newspaper advertising.

Duties include servicing existing account, calling inactive accounts, and generating new business while making friends.

Family owned and operated 126 years.

Team oriented environment.

You have the ambition and we will train.

High Commission Must have transportation.

Fax resume to: 201-991-8941 or E-mail: jobs@theobserver.com

NO pHONE cALLS pLEASE

CLASSIFIEDS AUtomoBile for sAle 2013 White Ford Truck, E350 Cargo Ecoline Van Super Duty, refrigerated, extended, 12,000 miles, thermo king V300.

Ref. unit, completely insulated interior, power locks, air conditioning, back up sensors, overnight plug. Call Al (201) 889-3114 1990 Dodge Van, 1,600 miles. Asking price $1,200. Please call (201) 991-1788 (201) 362-7475.

2008 Ford Escape 36,050 miles, 4-cyl, auto trans, Good Original Condition/ owner. New Battery. $6,500 Contact 201-991-7188.

2007 Honda Civic LX, 4 door sedan, 93,000 miles, $8,500 or best offer. (201)595-9959 2001 Town and country mini van, good condition, 1 owner, 123,000 miles, asking $3,800, Call 201-955-2249 and leave message.

2007 Lexus , 1 owner.

Mint condition. 27,000 miles. Clean like new.4 wheel drive, loaded w/navi. $23,000 973-284-1053

BUsiness for sAle Hair salon, with manicure & pedicure section for sale, Bloomfield area.

201-927-5270 or 973-393-7877

hAll for rent Party Hall For Rent • Affordable • A/C • Nice Setting 201-889-6677 201-572-1839

hoUse for sAle

room for rent

employment/ help wAnted

N.ARLINGTON 4 family house, parking available, on dead end street. $500,000.

201-283-4051 201-998-8429.

KEARNY Room for rent.

3rd floor. $500/month, private room & Bathroom.

Utilities included.

(201)283-4601 (201)686-1884 Se habla espanol.

Kitchen help wanted in local restaurant Tues-Sun. 614 Schuyler ave North Arlington 201 997-8778

N.ARLINGTON $290,000 2 Family, 3 rooms each floor. 1 car garage. Ideal location.

Close to NYC transportation.

Call owner (973)284-1056

lot for sAle LOT FOR SALE NEWARK, 33-35 BROOKDALE AVE., RESIDENTIAL, 30FT X 100FT, LEVELED, USED FOR SIX FAmILY. SELLING pRIcE $15K, $120K TAX ASSESSED VALUE. cALL 201-615-7960.

offiCe spACe for rent KEARNY Professional Commercial (2 locations available).

Office space on Kearny Avenue.

Immediate occupancy.

Close to NYC, public transportation, PATH, DeCamp, NJ Transit bus lines.

1,100 sq.ft.(corner) $2500/month + 1-1/2 months security, 1 to 5 year lease. 1,000 sq.ft. $2300/month + 1-1/2 months security, 1 to 5 year lease. Call Silvina (201) 456-2540

Ridge Road Office in N.Arlignton.

1 room office w/parking, great building $550/month. Owner (201)280-7483

hoUse for rent

personAls listings

KEARNY 1 FAMILY HOUSE, 7 ROOMS + LAUNDRY ROOM, CLOSE TO SCHOOLS & TRANSPORTATION 551-482-0999.

Nice looking man, looking for nice woman. Must be over 60 w/no children.

(973) 715-9586

store for rent BLOOMFIELD Retail store for lease. Corner store avl. No food Please. Avl. June 1st.

800sq ft. private parking lot available.

Call 973-566-0333.

Kearny – 21 Kearny Ave. storefront for rent. Basement storage & bathroom.

Formerly a nail & hair salon. $1,200/month.

201-306-4051

employment/ help wAnted Drivers CDL A/B Call today start tomorrow, Great Pay & Benefits.

201-991-1586.

Now Hiring!

Property inspectors FT/PT in your area.

Full, free training provided. msangelabove@ comcast.net (732)766-4425 ask for Mel

Stewarts Root Beer Now Hiring for season Cooks, Waitresses & Waiters Apply in person 938 Passaic Ave Kearny, NJ

(201)998-0600

Looking for drivers and helpers with moving experience.

Livingston area.

Call 973-255-0621

Full time Landscaper w/experience. Must have clean drivers license. Call 201-998-1262

Cook and Kitchen help wanted.

Experience in Mexican cuisine needed. Apply in person, after 11am.

El meson de Luis 217 Harrison Ave. Harrison.

Auto Body Combo Tech needed. Must speak English.

(201)997-9000 Warehouse Looking to hire workers to be able to lift heavy boxes from 8:00am to 6:00pm, 67 Porette Ave. N. Arlington, NJ Help Wanted to install seamless gutter, experience needed. Must have valid Drivers License.

1(800) 479-3262 or (201) 954-4287

Looking for chemical operator for company in South Kearny. Ribbon blender experience helpful.

Please mail resume to P.O. Box 401 Kearny NJ 07032.

Att: PLANT MANAGER. Enterprise HVAC Supply is looking for someone responsible, bilingual, with good attitude, and have some experience in order to work at the warehouse or counter.

If you have any questions regarding the job, please call 973-477-4797 BLDG INSP/CODE ENF OFFICER NJ Civil Service exam.

PT position 24.5 hrs wk.$24.50 hr RCS license req. For details, requirements and exam applic, go to http://info.csc.state.nj. us/Vats/JobView.aspx or www.kearnynj.org.

Symbol # M05375.

Exam closing date: 07/15/2014.

Town of Kearny, Kearny NJ EOE/ADA

To place an ad call: 201-991-1600 classified@theobserver.com employment/ help wAnted Plant Production Manager (Belleville, NJ). Analyze plant operations performance, capacity & utilization including engineering specifications to determine and maximize efficient utilization of production personnel and machinery. Manage production operations of 3 depts. Red: Master’s in Industrial Engineering, or related field; 1 yr. exp. as Plant Prod. Mngr or related.

Mail CV to Bindi North America., 630 Belleville Turnpike, Kearny, NJ 07032, Attn: Ms. Cespedes, HR Manager

AutomoBiles wANted

J & F TOWING CA$H 4 JUNK

CAR$ $200-$500 PAID ON THE SpOT. FREE TOWING 201-428-0441 ANY CAR, VAN OR TRUCK. NO TITLE, NO KEYS, NO PROBLEM.

$300-$500 PAID For any Junk, Van or Truck.

Paid Cash!

888-869-5865

CArpet CleAning Carpet Cleaning Residential & Commercial Deep Steam Cleaning Area rugs & Wall To Wall Free Estimates 201-887-8212

CleAning serviCes Annie’s cleaning Service Homes, offices. Move in-out cleaning.

Gift Certificates Avail.

Excellent references 973-667-6739 862-210-0681

CleAning serviCes Couple from Poland will clean houses, apartment, offices.

References.

(201)997-4932 Leave message

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Deadline for classifieds is Monday by 4:00 PM.

gutters D. FITZGERALD Seamless Gutters Installed.

Gutters Cleaned We-R- Also Dennie’s Painting & Roofing Slate Roofs repaired.

1(800)479-3262

hANdymAN “chris The Handyman” For your home repairs and Outdoor power Equipment Services (201) 694-0258 DO IT ALL Interior/Exterior new & repairs. All types of carpentry. Reasonable rates, quality work, reliable, experienced.

13VH06620900 (201)991-3223 “Fair Deal Dan” Painting, Sheetrock, Plastering, Odd Jobs, Flooring, Windows and Doors, Plumbing, replace water heater, leaky faucets, tile work for floors, bathrooms, kitchen, counter tops and granite.

Lic#V203575 (201)448-1563

heAting & Cooling P & M Mechanical LLC Heating/AC Service, Maintenance & Replacements Fully Insured Free Estimates (201)686-1269 RED STAR Heating & A/C Service 267 Kearny Ave. Kearny, NJ 07032 restarheatingac.com Licensed and insured!

NJ-HIC#13vh06216100 All type of heating & Air Conditioning repair.

Installations, Upgrades, Maintenance, Serve, Startups.

(201) 600-9959

home improvement Angel Martinez Construction LLC Chimney specialist relining* Chimney * Caps * Roof Leaks * Water Proofing * Dampers * Cleanings * Flashings * All types of Masonry: Chimney * Rebuild * Repairs * Stucco, Roofing, Siding & Steps: New and Repairs Gutter Service Fully Ins. And License (201) 952-0076

home improvemeNt FENIELLO CONTRACTING LLC. BASEMENT RENOVATIONS NO MORE WASTED SPACE. Baths, Kitchens, Deck, Painting. All types of Home Improvement. Quality work fair prices.

Fully insured.

Lic# 13vh03006100 (201) 906-2422

Fm property Home Repairs & Improvements • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Doors • Floors • Windows • Painting • Decks All types of repairs Lic. # 13VH05674000

Fully Insured

201-428-7160

www.repairsbyfm.com fred@repairsbyfm.com

G & R Builders Roofing, Siding, Windows/Doors, Decks, Painting, Tiles & Masonry, Sheet Rock. All types of Carpentry.

Lic. #13VH02536200 Free Estimates 20% Senior Citizen Discounts

(201) 893-0656

Handyman Star All inside or outside repairs. Windows, painting, sheetrock, carpentry, masonry, and decks. No job too big or small. Free estimates.

Tom (201)4245042 Ranne Tile & Home Improvement Ceramic Tile Repairs • Walls & Floors • Big & Small • Regrouting • Caulking • Repair soap dishes • Tile Floors.

Free Est. Fully Ins. (201)355-8489

Sal Mazzola Home Improvement • Steps • Windows • Doors • Additions All type of home repair need.

(201)997-6656 (201)280-0600

lANdscApiNg A1 Affordable Landscaping Weekly maintenance • Busch Trimming • CleanUps • Design For free estimates call (201)998-1262

CLASSIFIEDS lANdscApiNg Affordable & Simple Landscaping

Spring clean-ups, mowing, Hedge Trim, Mulch, Flower planting & more. Reasonable Rates.

Sr discounts available

Dave 201-286-7224

Andriello Lanscaping Contruction Design Maint/Clean Ups Shrub Triming Grass Cutting Lic. 13VH04443200 (201) 939-7308

copacabana Landscaping

* Lawn Maintenance * Spring Clean-up * Design Retaining Walls • Pavers * Tree Service • Fences Installed Free Estimates & fully Ins.

Eder (201) 997-9271 www.copacabana landscaping.com

LADYBUG Landscapes Inc.

• Design • Construct • Maintain • Paving Demolition-Commercial (201)804-0587 (201)655-1938

mARIO ESpOSITO

LANDScApING LLc Spring Clean-Up Lawn maintenance Top Soil • Mulch Free Estimates (201)438-3991

mAsoNry G&T Mason Contractors Retaining Walls • Brick • Block • Stone Work • Patio • Roof • Siding. All type of Masonry Work.

Free Estimates Fully Insured 30 yrs Experience 973-803-0556 Giuliano Turano

Manny Vidveiro Masonry – Blocks – Concrete – Bricks – Flatwork – Basement Waterproofing – Tiles.

201-893-1273

pAinting & deCorAting Alexander painting, Decorating Sheet Rock/drywall. Skim coat, tape & tackle. Water damage. Wallpaper remove. 15+years of experience. Free estimates.

(973) 985-6644

ANDREAS pAINTING

Professional House Painter 165 Interior & Exterior Printing-Plastering-Taping Free Estimates (201)997-0706 Speak slow on answer machine please

pAinting & deCorAting

roofing & siding

Bills Interior Painting & Repairs. Free Estimates (973)801-9487

N&J REmODELERS

Classic Painting Interior/Exterior Rooms start $45 Exterior Start $799 Call Don Leave Message 862-754-1789 SAL pOLIZZOTTO

Painting, Decorating interior, exterior, Paper Hanging, ceiling. Full Installation, General Repairs. Over 14 years experience.

FREE ESTIMATE

(201)939-8781

William J. McGuire Painting & Powerwashing Decks & Siding Refinished Fully Insured Senior Citizen Discount Available Lyndhurst, NJ Call today!

201-955-2520

plumBiNg Courageous Plumbing HVAC LLC Lic. # 11103 • Plumbing • Heating • Cooling • Sewer • Complete basement pump out & Sump pumps MC/VISA and Finace Available $50 off when mention this ad.

(201)206-4845 JOSEpH V. FERRIERO

plumbing & Heating Kitchen and bath remodeling.

Carpentry. Fully Ins. Free Est. Lic# 165 (201)637-1775

repAirs AppLIANcES & ELEcTRONIcS REpAIR. Erving NJ since 1996!

Visit us at www.Santronics.net or call Mario at (908) 403-0313

roofing & siding

Exterior Specialist

Roofing & Siding Additions & Decks Quality Home Builders Lic#13VH05368600 Robert Nadrowski

201-317-0282

Roofing + Siding Specialist. Windows, Doors, Decks, Kitchen/ Baths. Complete Home Renovation. Quality workmanship. All work guaranteed. Free Estimate. Fully insured

Nick (201)997-7657

• New + Re-roofing • Slate Repairs • Gutters Cleaned • Flat Roofing • Also Do Painting Free Estimates Fully Insured

(201)998-5153

rUBBish removAl A1 affordable Rubbish Removal Attics, Basements, Yard Cleaning. We Haul or You Can Rent 10-15 Cubic Yard Containers.

We Accept Visa/MasterCard (201) 998-1262.

serviCes offered Errands, Tasks, chores Multi-talented, energetic, reliable woman desires to lend a hand. Cleaning, driving, organizing, typing, paperwork, etc.

Reasonable hourly rate.

Good references.

Call Elsie any day between 9am-9pm at (973) 743-2039

Hard-working, industrious recent college grad looking to work pro-bono 2-3 days a week for an area law firm.

Interned last summer at the Hudson County Prosecutor's office. Currently taking LSAT review for September test.

References available.

201-991-6512 Licensed certified home health aide (home maker) Available for private duty from Monday thru Friday. If interested please call Carmen, cell 862-223-0448 or home 973-481-1090

ANDRIELLO CLEANOUTS

Will clean your home!

Our prices are reasonable; we are experienced cleaner, on time and reliable.

For more information call (201)702-9467 and ask for Mary.

(201)874-1577

electricAl

Yards, Garages, Basements, Attics, Real Estate, Rubbish Removal/Demolition Lic.13VH04443200

Armin cleanouts Rubbish removal, garbages, basements, attics, demolition. We’ll match any price.

(973) 460-2963 Danny’s clean Up and Demo Basements, Attics, Garages, Estates, etc.

• Sheds, Decks, Pools, Fences, Trees, Gut-Outs, etc.

Free estimates.

Senior Discounts.

Interior Exterior painting.

551-200-2869

serviCes offered

Certified home health aide seeks job taking care of the elderly.

Own transportation.

References. For further information call (973)445-6896

To place an ad call: 201-991-1600 classified@theobserver.com

tree serviCe Brookdale Tree Service

Complete Tree & Shrub Care • Tree Removal • Stump Grinding Since 1973 Our 40th year in business Deal with experience (973)338-9284

wAnted to BUy Estates Bought & Sold Fine Furniture Antiques, Accessories, Gold & Silver.

Cash Paid (201)920-8875

gArAge sAle 20 Baltimore Ave. N.Arlington, Fri.-Sat, 6/27-6/28, 10am-5pm.

Big, Big, 3 Family Garage Sale, Clothing, Furniture, Tools, & much more. Many items $1 & up.

electricAl

EmERALD ELEcTRIc 25 Years Experience • All types of electrical wiring 24 hour emergency service Free Estimate Lic # 11909

10% OFF with ad El. Insp. # 7566

(201)955-2678

roofiNg

roofiNg

mIKE’S ALL SEASONS ROOFING & SIDING • Roofing • Siding • Windows • Doors • Gutter & Leaders • Roof Repairs 13VH008B0300 Free Est 201-438-0355 Fully Ins’d mAsoNry

mAsoNry

ALL cONcRETE WORK SIDEWALKS, PATIOS, DRIVEWAYS, RETAINING WALLS, STEPS BRIcK pAVER DESIGNS SANTOS cONSTRUcTION cO. FREE ESTImATES Family owned For Over 30 years Fully Insured and licensed Call our Office 973-589-2712 “LET US SHOW YOU OUR WORK!”

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Make time for life.

Schedule a mammogram today.

You lead a busy life. But you owe it to yourself to make an appointment that could save your life.

Schedule a mammogram today at The Connie Dwyer Breast Center at Saint Michael’s Medical Center.

Breast cancer – the number-two killer of women in the United States – is highly curable if detected and treated early.

Make time for a checkup.

Offering fully digital mammography services using the latest diagnostic equipment available, The Connie Dwyer Breast Center is the only facility in the region featuring an innovative Rapid Diagnosis program to ease the anxiety of waiting. A patient who undergoes a breast biopsy will receive their results within 24 hours.

Make time to schedule an appointment for yourself – or for your mother, sister, daughter, aunt or friend.

To schedule an appointment, call (973) 877-5189.

The Connie Dwyer Breast Center at Saint Michael’s Medical Center 111 Central Avenue • Newark, N.J. 07102 www.smmcnj.org/conniedwyer

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Attractions for all ages at State Fair Meadowlands An open-air circus with a real-live flying human arrow, an acrobatic motocross show, car shows, comedic jugglers, live concerts and more are among new acts at State Fair Meadowlands, currently running through July 6, at the fairgrounds next to the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford.

“Every year, we like to offer fresh new entertainment to dazzle fairgoers of all

ages,” said Al Dorso, president of State Fair Meadowlands.

The open-air circus includes high-wire acts, a swaypole, a trapeze artist and the famous Brian Miser, who shoots himself across the sky from a crossbow. On July 4, Miser will treat audiences to his special “human fuse” show, where he lights himself on fire prior to sailing across the sky to a soft

landing (and a fire hose).

A movie cars attraction will be held all 17 days of the fair, featuring replicas of cars from TV and film, including “Batman,” “Back to the Future,” “Scooby Doo,” and more. Daredevils will undertake outrageous stunts in this year’s all-new Acrobatic Motocross Show.

Each Saturday of the fair will be a new cruise-in car show – vintage autos, mus-

cle car madness and open Independence Day for all cars and trucks.

State Fair Meadowlands has over 150 rides and attractions spread over 35 acres of fairgrounds, more than 50 food vendors and 72 thrilling rides, 16 of which are new this year.

Fair hours are: Monday through Thursday, 6 p.m. to midnight; Fridays, 6 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Saturdays, 2 p.m. to

1 a.m.; and Sundays, 2 p.m. to midnight. On Thursday, July 3, the fair is open 6 p.m. to 1 a.m.; on Friday, July 4, 2 p.m. to 1 a.m. Parking is free Monday through Wednesday, and $5 Thursdays through Sundays. The fair will be offering free shuttle buses from/to Secaucus Junction (days and times to be announced). Visit www.njfair. com for more information and a list of Bargain Days.

THEME: NATURAL DISASTERS

Solutions from 06/25/14

ACROSS 1. *Hurricane-prone U.S. city 6. Olympic chant 9. British singer-songwriter 13. Gibson garnish 14. Hair goo 15. Subject of the musical, “Evita” 16. Declare invalid 17. Flower necklace 18. Latin American plain 19. *One killed over 200,000 people in 2004 21. Crying like a sheep 23. How many “if by sea?”

24. Chinese dynasty (1368-1644) 25. In the capacity of 28. Chesterfield, e.g.

30. Designated limit 35. “Do ___ others...”

37. Schindler kept one 39. Art class support 40. Pains 41. Torcher’s misdeed 43. Japanese soup 44. Bear down under 46. Dublin land 47. 100 centavos 48. To imbue with soul 50. “____ Las Vegas” starring Elvis 52. Bloodshot 53. Horticultural implement 55. Get it wrong 57. *Warm current 60. *Dry spell 64. “Bye” to Banderas 65. Pastrami holder 67. “Umble” Heep 68. “That is,” Latin 69. Reef fish 70. Artillery burst 71. Unit of force 72. Hole puncher 73. Senior DOWN 1. Castle feature 2. Travelers’ stops 3. Hokkaido native 4. *”_____ St. Helens,” erupted in 1980 5. They come with marriage 6. Wrinkly fruit 7. “___ no evil...”

8. Way out

9. Kosher eatery 10. *1972 deadly blizzard killed thousands here 11. Goes with ding 12. Lennon’s lady 15. *Black Death 20. Dough 22. Mandela’s org.

24. Like a hippopotamus 25. *Measured by seismograph 26. Soviet entity 27. Rand McNally book 29. *It can get wild 31. Pack down 32. Basket material 33. Band on coat of arms 34. *It can happen in a flash 36. 1952 Winter Olympics host

38. Reality TV star Spelling 42. “_____ Say Never” 45. ENT, e.g.

49. Local network 51. Kindle 54. Land of “Gangnam Style” 56. Like country life 57. Whirlpool 58. Property right 59. Facial protrusion 60. “The Farmer in the ____” 61. Embellish 62. Possess or hold 63. *God of thunder 64. *This usually quickly follows disasters 66. Coniferous tree

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DEFICIT from “minimum staffing needs” for the upcoming school year, along with budgetary limits, “[subject and grade] certifications will dictate the possibility of whether they’re brought back or not,” according to Jacobus and Feldman.

That review may extend into August, Jacobus said.

It won’t be an easy process, Jacobus said, since “the board will be looking for reductions” in staffing and in various “programs,” such as special needs education.

Asked if certain noninstructional programs, such as interscholastic sports, could be subject to cuts, Jacobus said: “Athletics will be last on the list – at least, that’s our goal.”

Before last Monday’s meeting began, several hundreds of New Jersey Education Association members from around the state convened outside the high school for a rally supporting their Belleville colleagues.

The Belleville Education Association, which represents some 400 teachers and 37 noninstructional employees, according to BEA President Michael Mignone, has been outspoken in its criticism of the school board’s prioritizing funding a $2 million

elaborate school security system instead of fixing old classroom computers and restoring school supplies.

“We expected there’d be cuts,” Mignone said last week. “This is exactly what our concerns were, as far back as October. We foresaw this happening and here we are. Undoubtedly, this is going to affect our educational system and our members. The budget projected [for 2014-15] has less [than the current school year] for books and supplies – and we didn’t get any supplies last time. And our technology is still outdated.”

As for the new security system, Mignone said that while the middle school and high school students have been equipped with the special electronic ID tags, which can be used to help locate missing students, the kids in elementary schools don’t have them. He said the BEA is contesting the district’s allegedly selective placement of cameras in teacher lounges while refraining from installing them in certain administrative offices and in school hallways.

A hearing on that grievance is awaited by the state Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC).

Mignone himself is

awaiting a final arbitration session on his suspension from teaching duties on two “conduct unbecoming” charges and one of “insubordination.”

“When you have fiscal irresponsibility, everyone is expected to reap havoc and the board should be held accountable for that,” Mignone said.

The Observer asked the state Department of Education whether board members would be subject to any type of punitive action for having “overexpended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23.2.11 (b),” as certified in May by the board secretary/business administrator.

Here is the response offered by DOE spokesman David Saenz: “In May of this year, the New Jersey Department of Education placed a fiscal monitor in Belleville to address fiscal deficiencies in the school district. Fiscal matters that are brought to the attention of the Department of Education are thoroughly reviewed by appropriate staff, including the fiscal monitor. It would be premature and speculative to comment on any specific issue until the proper officials have had time to review the matter and reach a decision on the next steps.”

Can you find it in your heart to adopt this special needs cat?

Simba (ID#9197) was brought to the Bergen County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center, 100 United Lane, Teterboro, with another cat after their owner passed away. Simba is a 7-year-old male, domestic medium hair orange and white cat.

Simba’s eyes are very cloudy and he is most probably blind, though he may be able to distinguish between dark

Simba

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The shelter also has a page on Facebook.

Please visit and “like” the Bergen County Animal Shelter.

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THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, JULY 2, 2014

CT CONTRA UNDER

CT CONTRA R E D N U

Kearny

$289,900

Lovely side hall colonial w/ 4 bedrooms, 2 full and 2 half baths and 2 car garage. Enclosed porch leading to entry foyer and spacious living room, formal dining room, Modern eat in kitchen/ Deck off kitchen. Hardwood floors and w/w carpet. Master bdrm suite on 3rd floor with private full bath, walk in closets Vinyl siding, paver stone patio in rear yard.

North Arlington

$339,500

Brick and vinyl center hall colonial.

3 bedrooms, Large living room with wood burning fireplace, formal dining room, newer bath. Semi-finished basement & attached garage.

Hardwood floors and central air conditioning.

Rutherford

$499,000

Kearny

$410,000

Harrison

$260,000

Lyndhurst

$384,900

Lyndhurst

$334,900

Nutley

$449,000

Urban sophistication in recently updated Burke colonial. Open layout,large living rm w/fireplace, dining rm, ultramodern kitchen w/granite tops and SS appliances, den, 3 bedrooms king size master, 2.5 new baths, floored attic, fin basement w/fam rm, summer kitchen & utility rm. A paver patio surrounds a wonderful in-ground pool & private fenced rear yard. Attached garage. New kitchen, updated baths, refinished floors, new windows, central a/c. NYC transportation & local schools nearby.

Move right in to this colonial w/3 bedrm 2 ½ bath home with oversized 2 car garage.

Hardwood floors, crown moldings & beamed ceilingon 1st fl. Custom kitchen w/granite counters & stainless steel appliances.

Finished basement with rec room, laundry, walk-in closet and full bath. Walk-up floored attic for added storage.

Modern 1 fam w/built garage& driveway. 3 bedrooms, 21⁄2 baths, open living rm, dining rm, 1st fl den, kitchen w/peninsula & granite tops. Oak floors, King size master bedrm w/full bath & whirlpool tub. Fin basement rec rm w/slider to patio, Central air. Lawn sprinkler.Near Bus to NYC & Penn Station

Beautifully updated traditional colonial offers living room, formal dining room w/alcove, super updated eat-inkitchen (granite countertops, new cabinets, SS appliances, porcelain tile floor, great lighting), 3 bedrms & full bath. Lovely hardwood floors & woodwork throughout plus large deck off kitchen. Newly updated electric, furnace, water heater &central air conditioning. Lovely property w/lawn sprinkler system. Walk to parks & Public transportation.

Lovely 1 family home in nice shape a few blocks to path station (approx. 10 minute walk).

20' x 50' lot. 3 nice size bedrooms and den on 2nd floor. 2 full and one half bath, newer hardwood floors throughout home, thermo windows.

Remodeled 2nd floor bathroom. Large modern kitchen, newer gas steam furnace. Fully finished basement w/ plenty of storage & laundry rm. A must see home!

Modern style brick front large bi-level home with 2 car garage and driveway.

4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, spacious rooms throughout. Hardwood floors, ground level with summer kitchen, spare bedroom, family room and full bath.gas heat, central air conditioning.

CT CONTRA UNDER

Nutley

$345,000

Lovely 3 bedroom 2 bath cape on a nice street with a prominent frontage of100ʼ wide (112ʼ deep & 60ʼ rear width) with Garage and driveway. Open kitchen with lots of counter space and cabinets, living room, formal dining room. Den/computer room off a bedroom on 2nd floor.

Finished basement with recreation room, bathroom and storage area with separate door leading to rear yard.

Updated siding, roof and front door. Gas hot water baseboard heat. Lots of closet and storage space. Wood floors, built in air conditioners. Back porch overlooking a fabulous yard.

Kearny

$290,000

Wonderful & warm 1 fam w/garage on 120ʼ deep lot in Arlington Section! This charming sidehall colonial has 3 bedrms, 2 full baths, deck off kitchen & rear patio area. Beamed ceiling in formal dining room, fin basement, lovely gardens!

Includes 1 year warranty.

Clifton

$250,000

Lovely 3 bedrm cape w/garage. Allwood section, terrific street. Well maintained home with numerous updatesGorgeous hardwood floors on 1st fl, central air & vacuum system. Unfinished room w/potential as possible 4th bedrm. Lovely rear yard with lush lawn.

Kearny

$349,000

Lovely English styled craftsman colonial w/ tapestry brick in manor section lovely layout, huge living room w/ wood burning fireplace, formal dining room, 3 bedrms, 1½ baths, crown molding, partially fin basement w/tastefully fin. family rm, Roosevelt school district, steps to Manor park & to NYC bus stop.

Kearny

$199,900

North Arlington

$339,900

North Arlington

$279,900

Lyndhurst

$699,000

1 fam duplex w/built in garage & driveway, 6 rms, 3 bdrms, 1 bath. formal dining rm, eat it kitchen. Wood floors Terrific rear yard.

Comfortable 3 bedroom Split level w/garage & driveway, den 11⁄2 baths, dining room w/sliders to deck, open living room. Wood floors, finished Ground, recreation room and half bath.

3 season porch.

Located on desirable, saltbox style colonial w/garage sits on a prominent 40 x 160 lot.

Features 3 bedroom, 1-1/2 baths, spacious Living rm w/slate hearth fireplace. Central air conditioning. Hardwood floors under carpet. Terrific rear yard with lush green lawn & comfortable patio. Short walk to NYC bus.

Impressive 2 fam w/2 garages on dead end. Set up as a spacious split w/generous 5 room, 2 bedroom 1 bath apartment discreetly tucked away at the side. Owner's 3 level unit features 6 rms, 3brs, 2.5 baths, huge kitchen, sliders to an amazing rear yard. Granite counter top in kitchen, mix of granite floors & wood floors family room with stone fireplace, Master bedroom has private bath Sep heating & 3 central air units. Large deck is great for entertaining.

Beautiful pool & resort style grounds. Catch New York bus at the corner! Impressive irregular lot 106' front & 147' deep!