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By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent HARRISON – The sacred relic of the Holy Cross stolen last month from the church that bears its name has been recovered and returned to its Harrison home, and police believe they have a line on the thief.

“It is undamaged, and we’re happy about that,” said the Rev. Joseph Girone, pastor.

The wooden relic, believed to be from the actual cross on which Jesus was crucified, disappeared from the rectory the evening of Sept. 10 and was found Sunday, Sept. 21, by two Port Authority police officers patrolling PA property in Harrison, police reported last week.

Harrison Det. Sgt. David Doyle told The Observer on Friday that the PAPD cops had been walking along the tracks in the area behind the Bank of America off Frank E. Rodgers Blvd.-South when they spotted a trash bag. Opening it, they found the cross-shaped brass reliquary containing the sacred artifact. Also in the bag were three wax candles, a first-aid kit and a set of keys.

Doyle said the officers brought their find to Harrison PD headquarters, where it was identified as belonging to Holy Cross Church. see RELIC page

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William Forrester, president/CEO of Goodwill Industries, Greater N.Y./Northern N.J. (l.), and Jeffrey Kahn, executive director of Palisades Regional Academy, at Harrison ribbon-cutting.

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent HARRISON –

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n front of Goodwill Industries’ building on Supor Blvd., there is a brand new sign. “Palisades Regional Academy,” it

reads.

Has Goodwill moved?

Only in the sense of moving forward in its stated mission “to empower individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment to gain independence through the

power of work.”

GoodwilI remains at its Harrison headquarters, but it has moved onward in the realm of education, partnering with Palisades Regional Academy, which serves students in grades 6 through 12 According

to the school’s website, these are youngsters who “demonstrate more serious learning and behavioral disabilities,” which might be compounded by psychiatric issues, substance see ACADEMY page

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Drive-time perils on Davis St.

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON/EAST NEWARK – Every weekday morning when the East Newark Public School is in session, some Davis St. commuters enroute to work face an early nightmare

just leaving their block.

That’s because from 7:45 to 8:30 a.m., as children file into the elementary school for the start of classes, crossing guards set up barricades at the intersection of Davis and N. Third St., preventing residents of this block-long stretch of

Davis – which runs one-way west – from turning onto Third during that critical rush hour period.

So, if those residents are late out of the gate, their only “option” is to make an illegal U-turn and/or try to back out along Davis – also illegally

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Those residents face the same situation twice in the afternoon, when the street is see DAVIS ST. page

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compaction system, which is Uprooting the receptacles designed to crunch the stuff will be hard to accomplish, when the receptacle is full. however, not only because of KEARNY – The device, which has the their weight but also because appearance of a mailbox, the town’s DPW has bolted ired of seeing a plethseems simple enough to use: them down to the sidewalk. ora of overflow trash You open the “door,” drop “My concern was that kids cluttering the sidewalks in your trash and close the would be leaning on them,” in the town’s retail district, door.

The trash drops down Pincus said, so he decided especially after weekend dethe chute and into a liner colto go the extra step and lock posits, Kearny is unleashing lection bag. them into place. a new weapon to counteract A wireless signal technolThe cans have been placed the unseemly collections. ogy alerts the town’s garbage in four locations along It’s the solar-powered Bighauler, Cali Carting, how Kearny Ave., between Bergen Belly trash receptacle. The town got four of the 4-footplus tall, hefty “cans” which, according to the vendor’s specifications, weigh in at a nifty 270 pounds apiece.

Kearny Health Officer Ken Pincus thinks they’ll make a huge difference over the old cans they’re replacing on Kearny Ave. because the cans are actually mini-compactors, crushing the mounds of garbage as they are tossed in by passers-by.

“Overflowing trash cans, litter and illegal dumping of trash have been a continual problem on the sidewalks and streets of the town of Kearny. The town needed a new tool to address this Photo by Ron Leir concern. The BigBelly Solar Health Officer Ken Pincus (l.) and Public Works Director Gerry Kerr check solution provides the town out interior of new compactor trash can in front of Kearny Public Library. an efficient way to manage full the cans are at any given and Garfield Aves.: One is in our waste collection that time to allow for more effront of the Kearny Public reflects the town’s overall ficient pickup scheduling by Library, one is directly across commitment to sustainability the hauler. the street near northwest while keeping our streets and Each compacting cycle corner of Afton St., another sidewalks cleaner,” Pincus takes about 40 seconds, acis about a block away in said. cording to the specifications front of the Chase Bank and Because the new cans are prepared by the manufacturthe other is in front of the sealed, animals should have er, BigBelly Solar of Newton, Dunkin’ Donuts shop. little chance to gain acMass.

These spots were selected cess and the stink from any The cans even come because they are in a retail overflow garbage should be equipped with a GPS trackarea that draws a lot of consignificantly reduced, if not ing system so that if someone sumer traffic, Pincus said. eliminated, he added. somehow manages to remove DPW has keys to open the Each of the can’s bins hold them, the town’s Public galvanized sheet metal steel the equivalent of 33 gallons of Works Department will be trash units and replace liner trash – up to five times more able to hunt them down, Pinbags as needed.

DPW will than the capacity of the old cus noted. make arrangements with Cali cans – thanks to the internal

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Total cost for the units and bags, including bolting, was $3,429 each, or a total of $14,539, including a one-year warranty for any defects in materials and/or workmanship, plus one year free for the wireless notification system transmission to Cali.

The unit vendor is Direct Environmental Corp. of the Bronx, N.Y. Pincus said the cans were acquired with a grant awarded Kearny from the state Clean Communities program.

Direct Environmental Corp. offered the town an option to purchase a double set of units, one for regular trash and a second for recyclables, but Pincus said the cost would have been $6,000 for each of the dual units so, instead, he said the town has bought “green recycling units separately, for about $200 each, which will be placed alongside the BigBelly cans.”

Mayor Alberto Santos said he welcomed the new cans, adding that, “Litter and improper disposal of garbage is a very significant quality of life concern. If these four new cans help in the battle against litter, we will expand the program to other locations.”

In the past, Pincus said, the town has tried to attack the trash issue by hiring extra part-time employees to issue summonses for failing to maintain property “and we’ve tried doing extra trash pickups,” but those efforts have had limited success.

Asked whether the town was looking at beefing up litter enforcement activities as another anti-litter strategy, Pincus said: “We’re currently reviewing potential changes to our litter ordinance.”

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Now she can bank on prison

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent HARRISON – 35-year-old Harrison woman who robbed three banks over a three-week span earlier this year is facing up to 20 years in federal prison after pleading guilty in Federal Court in Newark, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. The robbery spree had begun in Harrison.

Valeria Parziale entered her plea last Wednesday, Sept. 24, in connection with the Valentine’s Day hold-up of a Wells Fargo Bank in Newark.

Fishman said she also admitted to the two other heists: one at a Valley National Bank in Harrison on Jan. 30; the other, at a Popular Community Bank in Newark on Feb. 20.

Parziale, who reportedly has 15 aliases, was arrested by Newark police in that city on Feb. 24 and has been in custody since then.

Authorities said the first in her trio of crimes occurred at Valley National, 433 Harrison Ave., near S. Fifth St. According to the complaint filed by the FBI, Parziale, wearing a dark, hooded jacket, entered that bank at approximately 1:40 p.m., Jan. 30, and handed a teller a note reading: “Don’t BE Stupid! Put $3,000 in envelope 50/lOO’s I got a gun!

Hurry Up.” Although she claimed to be armed, no weapon was seen.

(She, however, was clearly seen on the security video.)

There reportedly were seven employees but only one other customer in the bank at the time.

robbery, surveillance photos had been circulated among law enforcement agencies.

Kearny detectives obtained an identification on the suspect and turned the information

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over to the Harrison PD, which was working with Newark and the FBI. Fishman thanked both the Kearny and Harrison PDs “for their excellent work in this case.”

Parziale’s sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 23.

Along with the maximum potential penalty of 20 years in prison, she faces a $250,000 fine.

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Parziale fled with approximately $3,000, leaving the note behind. Harrison police said investigation later revealed that she entered a cab several blocks away and was driven to Newark.

On Feb. 14, Parziale -- this time wearing a hat, sunglasses and a wig -- hit the Newark Wells Fargo Bank, demanding $3,500, again via a note indicating she was armed, the FBI said. The indictment provided the exact amount handed over: $3,320.28.

In the Feb. 20 incident at the Popular Community Bank, the robber once more produced a note demanding $3,500 but setting a 15-second time limit, authorities said.

The complaint stated: “The teller told Parziale to wait, but Parziale left the bank before she received any money.”

When Parziale was nabbed in Newark four days later, she reportedly was in possession of a wig, sunglasses and a note that read, “I have a gun Don’t be stupid Give me $3,500 now!

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Forest St., has had her fill of issues from those buildings in recent years and she unloaded KEARNY – a litany of complaints at a recent meeting of the town’s obody lives on either governing body. side of Carol Pavolic “The grass at 369 is three but her absentee neigh- feet high – it’s a mess,” Pavolic bors still drive her batty. said. “Now there’s no roof, no The Kearny resident, who chimney – the tarp on the roof lives between two abandoned is ripping out, it’s all over our 2-story homes at 365 and 369 alleyways. We’ve got to sweep

it every day.”

With the house empty for the past seven years, termites have been busy inside, according to Pavolic. “There’s nothing in there but beams. It’s all rotted.”

Meanwhile, she said, “The back door is blowing back and forth. It’s right by my bedroom. I can’t sleep at night.”

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On weekends, she added, “The wise guys come drinking. They burned two trees in front of the house.”

Town Administrator/Construction Code Official Michael Martello said that, “365 Forest is in foreclosure; 369 is not in foreclosure yet.”

“When I call the bank [about the maintenance problems],” Pavolic told the local lawmakers, “they say, ‘Call your town.’ ’’ That comment prompted Mayor Alberto Santos to respond: “More and more we see banks want to spread out their losses so they don’t foreclose right away …. We have ‘zombie’ foreclosures where properties just sit there.” But some, he added, “are slowly coming back.”

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Blood: ‘Enrollment up, class size stable’

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY –

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s she starts her first full year as acting head of the Kearny public school system in the new Board of Education administrative office center on Midland Ave., Superintendent Patricia Blood is optimistic that students and staff will fare well.

That’s not to say that the district won’t be facing any challenges, she said, noting that since June 30, enrollment has climbed from a bit over 5,800 to the current level of about 6,000 and could go higher – which is what a demographer retained by the district predicted would happen over the next few years.

“We’re reading growth across the district,” Blood said, “and we’ve tried to anticipate that with our new middle school planning and

re-drawing school boundary lines to create better-balanced class size in every school building.

“This was feasible because we worked as a team – administrators, teachers, custodial personnel and staff – to get it done.”

It was also accomplished, Blood said, despite having lost 28 teachers from last school year through retirements. At this point, she said, “we have 11 fewer teachers districtwide,” but the system absorbed the loss and still managed to even out class size by reconfiguring the number of class sections and redistributing assignment of teachers.

And Blood said she’ll continue to tweak the system as needed to maintain that continuity. For example, she said, “we may hire a new science teacher for the middle school to reduce class size in that subject.”

As part of the new middle school program for grades

all elementary school facilities for staff access under a state contract. We want to make sure every door is secured and locked. At the high school, we have security guards who control access.”

On the academic front, Blood said students at various grade levels are being exposed to new approaches to language arts (reading and writing) and math mastery skills.

Currently, for example, 60 teachers of kindergarten, first and second grades and special education aligned with those levels are undergoing Photo by Ron Leir 30 hours of training in the Orton & Gillingham reading Patricia Blood program which, Blood said, ketball,” she said. “And for our “we felt was best suited to our 7 and 8 at Lincoln School, Blood said all students will be 400 seventh-graders, 60 have needs to create a good reading getting computer classes plus signed up for instrumental foundation for our students.” music as an elective, 75 will be 15 days of swim instruction, And this month, teachers parceled out in 64-minute ses- taking vocal instruction and in grades 6, 7 and 8 will begin the rest will be in art.” sions per day. training in Larson’s Big Ideas As a district-wide safety “We’re also introducing Math program, supplementmeasure, Blood said, “We’ve intramural programs in volsee BLOOD page leyball, indoor soccer and bas- been putting in key swipes at

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A fish story W

hile contemplating topics for this week’s column, I considered our President’s abysmally belated response to the ISIS threat.

I considered the renewed debate over climate change.

I considered our governor’s increasing wanderlust, which appears to be in direct correlation to his decreasing waistline.

I considered the $17.9 trillion national debt.

And then I decided: Enough with the serious stuff. This week’s column will be about goldfish.

Initially, the idea stemmed from a news item about an Australian goldfish named George whose owner paid for brain surgery on the aquatic pet when it was diagnosed with a tumor.

Yes, brain surgery.

The veterinarian who performed the 45-minute operation in Melbourne noted: “George had a quite large tumor . . . and it was beginning to affect his quality of life.”

The BBC reported that the 10-year-old fish was sedated during the surgery and afterwards was given

antibiotics and painkillers.

The vet said that all went well and the next day George “was up and swimming around.”

At first, I was going to make mock of all this.

However, according to the BBC, “Experts say the $200 procedure may have bought George another 20 years of life.”

What? Goldfish can live to be 30? Mine lived an average of 30 days. I’d come home from school to find them belly-up in the bowl, or they’d commit suicide by leaping out of the water when no one was around to rescue them. I began to wonder if Woolworth’s was selling depressed fish.

Now I wonder if I had made them depressed. They always had clean water and sufficient food, but their bowl was small and lacked accoutrements, such as one of those tiny castles. They were probably bored to tears.

Researching goldfish for this column, I have learned many things, including that, in some places, goldfish bowls (the same kind I had) have been banned “on animal cruelty grounds.” Because the fish have both high oxygen needs

and a high waste output, “such bowls are no longer considered appropriate housing.”

From Wikipedia, I also learned the following: • Goldfish “have a memory-span of at least three months and can distinguish different shapes, colors and sounds.”

• Goldfish are gregarious and can respond to their reflection in a mirror.

• Their behavior can be conditioned by their owners.

• They can distinguish between individual humans. When their owners approach, some may “react favorably (swimming to the front of the glass, swimming rapidly around the tank, or going to the surface, mouthing for food).”

When strangers approach, they may hide.

• Goldfish that have “constant visual contact with humans stop considering them to be a threat. After a time, it becomes possible to hand-feed a goldfish without it shying away.”

• By using positive reinforcement, goldfish can be trained to perform tricks.

(Tricks? What tricks? Play-

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ing dead? Uh-oh.)

And: • “Very rarely does a goldfish harm another goldfish.”

(Which makes them superior to some humans, especially certain NFL players.)

I found no reference to 30-year lives. However, Wikipedia says “the lifespan of goldfish in captivity can extend beyond 10 years.”

Which is nine years and 11 months longer than mine lived.

I realize now that they really

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were depressed. I treated my goldfish as a form of aquatic decor, and I could have been teaching them tricks. They were starved for attention, not food. And they were confined in a bowl. They had no quality of life. I should write a song: “My Goldfish Has the Blues.” I cod call it sole music.

For either a bass or an Irish tuna.

(Stop groaning. At least I didn’t say I wrote this just for the halibut.)

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He preyed on dementia victim his annuity froze the account.

On June 3 of this year, Bloomfield Police Officer Anthony Piccinno and Sgt. Thomas Fano pulled Vaughn over on Bloomfield Ave. for a motor vehicle violation. Authorities said he was operating the victim’s Toyota and, when asked for identity, produced victim’s driver’s license. A fraud investigation followed.

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by Bloomfield police earlier this year played a role in the investigation of, and guilty plea by, an East Orange man who stole $50,000 from a 90-year-old, dementiastricken friend, authorities reported.

On Friday, in Essex County Superior Court, defendant Gilbert Vaughn, 64, pleaded guilty to second-degree insurance fraud, third-degree unlawful theft by taking and fourth-degree identity theft.

Vaughn and his victim reportedly were residents of the same senior citizens housing facility.

According to New Jersey acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman and Ronald Chillemi, prosecutor for the Office of Insurance Fraud, Vaughn

“Vaughn was well-aware of the victim’s diminished capacity and had followed the public guardian’s legal proceedings closely,” said Chillemi, adding, “His crimes are disturbing, especially given that he exploited a susceptible man with dementia.”

Hoffman said, “Some in New Jersey’s elderly population are able to rely on their family

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had coerced the victim into withdrawing the money from an annuity account when the state Office of the Public Guardian for the Elderly began protecting the man’s finances.

In July 2013, the 90-yearold was placed into state guardianship. In August 2013, the $50,000 was cashed out before the company holding

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or friends to assist them with their financial affairs. The victim in this case, sadly, was not that fortunate.” The AG called Vaughn “a criminal who viewed the victim as easy prey.”

Sentencing is set for Nov. 14.

Under the plea agreement, the state will recommend a fiveyear term in state prison.

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KPD drug busts: It’s all relative Two Harrison men were arrested separately on drug charges last week, one while he was driving into the town, one at his home. Police said the accused are brothers.

At 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 24, Kearny Vice Squad officers spotted a Toyota Camry traveling from Kearny into Harrison on Harrison Ave. and were aware that the driver had a suspended

license and a contempt-ofcourt warrant from North Arlington, KPD Chief John Dowie said.

After Dino Bermudez, 30, was taken into custody, a search incident to arrest revealed he was in possession of 30 Oxycontin tablets, police reported. He was charged with possession of a CDS, possession with intent to distribute, possession of a CDS in a

motor vehicle and in/near a school zone.

Several hours later, Vice cops, armed with a search warrant, visited the Bermudez residence and reported recovering 50 glassine bags of heroin, stamped “Sin City”; 50 folds of heroin, stamped “Superman”; $149 in currency and several cell phones.

Marcos Bermudez, 31, was charged with possession

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The woman, whom Diaz had left behind in the lot, was advised of her rights but reportedly would not press charges, and since she had no visible injuries, Diaz could not be arrested for domestic violence. He was arrested on the warrant.

Sept. 22 Shortly after midnight, Officers Chris Medina and Ben Wuelfing went to Walmart when store security reported that two men were using a knife to cut open packages. The officers located the suspects near the jewelry department and took into custody Lawrence Roland, 22, and Michael Jones, 25, both of Newark, They were charged with shoplifting, conspiracy, possession of a weapon and possession of burglar tools.

••• Officers Chris Levchak and Daniel Esteves, patrolling on the Belleville Pike at 7:45 p.m., saw an eastbound car swerving in the roadway, nearly hitting another vehicle and a concrete divider, police said.

After FSTs and an Alcotest, driver Carlos Escaleira, 52, of Garfield was charged with DWI and careless driving.

Sept. 23 Chapter 1: At 2 p.m., after concerned citizens reported an individual entering backyards and driveways on the 200 block of Ivy St., units converged on the area. Near Hickory St. and Oakwood Ave., Chief Dowie spotted and detained the suspect, a 16-year-old Kearny male who reportedly became confrontational under questioning.

When backup officers Det. Lt. Anthony Gouveia, Det. Marc McCaffrey and P.O. Philip Finch arrived, McCaffrey recognized the youth from a prior encounter, police said. One of the Ivy St. residents identified the suspect, who was charged see KPD page

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By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent If you’ve been a fan of “Grey’s Anatomy” at any point during its now 10-season run, chances are you migrated over to “Scandal.”

If you then became a fan of “Scandal,” combined with “Grey’s Anatomy,” chances are you’re going to migrate also to Shonda Rhimes’ new ABC Thursday-night drama, “How to Get Away With Murder.”

And in combination, ABC has, perhaps, TV’s biggest powerhouse of three-consecutive shows airing from 8 to 11 p.m. every Thursday night. The suits at ABC are so certain “How to” (we’ll shorten it to “How to” since the name is otherwise annoying to type over and over) will be successful, they’ve already adopted the slogan “Thank God It’s Thursday” for “Grey’s,” “Scandal” and “How to.”

And there’s no question, “How to” got off to a splendid beginning.

It’s the story of a law professor, who also has a private practice, whose philosophy on teaching the law requires law students to learn how to get their clients off — including when they are, frankly, guilty of committing murder.

Perhaps a bit unethically, in the very first episode, she charges her students to come up with a defense for a case she’s currently working on. She and two of her colleagues then chose the four law students they believe came up with the best defenses.

The caveat? All four of the best students then get hired to work for her law firm, in what appears to be a research capacity.

But there are numerous twists along the way from

flash-forwards to the four law students doing their best to hide the body of a dead man.

It appears to the be the body of the professor’s husband.

But this leaves open the door to many possibilities.

Did the professor kill her own husband and then force the kids to get rid of the body to help her get away with murder?

Is it all a farce?

Is one or more of the law students involved in killing the prof ’s husband?

It’s all part of the brilliance that is the writing of Rhimes. It’s evident in the new show. It’s clear in “Scandal.” And for a decade, we’ve been treated to more plane crashes, love affairs, loused-up medical procedures and more on “Grey’s Anatomy.”

So here’s the bottom line.

If you’re a fan of “Grey’s Anatomy” or “Scandal” — and let’s face it, you should be a fan of one or both of them — you’re naturally going to like the progression from “Grey’s” at 8 p.m., to “Scandal” at 9 p.m., and now to “How to” at 10 p.m. on ABC. With Rhimes, nothing ever seems to be off limits.

Nothing is too taboo. And if you really get into this troika of shows on Thursday nights, chances are, too, that nothing will be off limits with “How to Get Away With Murder.”

And perhaps when all is said and done, that’s exactly what you learn how to do.

ABC Contact Kevin Canessa Jr. Featured in ‘How to Get Away With Murder” are Viola Davis, who plays criminal law professor Annalise Keating; and at kevincanessa@gmail.com Alfred Enoch in the role of one of Keating’s law students. with ideas for entertainment own bed, leaves his apartprofessor (who is a woman, stories, including review of the get-go. ment and cycles over to the by the way), having sex with shows, bands, books, movies In one scene, after comprofessor’s office. Thing is, a man we later learn is a cop and the like. We’re especially ing up with a possible the student walks into the involved in her current case. looking for local talents to defense scenario, one of showcase.

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News from the Nutley police blotter During the past week, Nutley PD responded to six suspicious incidents, eight disputes, 14 motor vehicle accidents and 40 medical calls, in addition to the following logged incidents:

victim’s driver’s license and Social Security number to open the account. Police said the suspect who made the transaction was described as a light-skinned white or Hispanic male, with close-cropped Sept. 20 brown hair, between 5-feetRoger Maldonado-Melgar, eight and 5-feet-10, in his early 20, of Newark, was charged to late 40s. with eluding and resisting In the second incident, the arrest after police said he revictim was fraudulently billed fused orders to pull over while by Credit Collection Services, reportedly reaching a speed Newton, Mass., for a past due of 74 mph traveling south amount of $3,837 owed to on Rt. 21. Police said he was Verizon. The victim had no finally stopped in Newark. He outstanding Verizon balance was also ticketed for alleged and was told that Verizon violations of DUI, speeding, retains no collection agencies, unlicensed, careless driving police said. and failure to keep right on ••• highway with marked lanes.

Michael Montero, 19, of He was released pending a Belleville, was arrested while court date. parked in Flora Louden Park ••• off Hancox Ave. after police Two separate incidents of said he was found to have a identity theft were reported. green leafy substance consistIn the first, someone opened ent with marijuana, an “Entouan AT&T Wireless account in rage” cigar which is commonly the victim’s name and ordered used to smoke marijuana, a two iPhones and service, for green water bong and a bag which the victim was billed of burnt “roaches.” He was $229. The defrauder used the charged with possession of

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Sept. 23 Someone smashed the rear Sept. 21 window of a van parked on Someone entered a vehicle Plymouth Road, police said. parked on Warren St. Police ••• said the ignition had been broPolice responded to Holy ken. It was unclear whether Family Church on Brookline this was a forced entry.

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Juried art show at Meadowlands LYNDHURST – The New Jersey Meadowlands Commission’s Flyway Gallery will host the Art Association of Rutherford’s 67th annual juried exhibition from Monday, Sept. 29, through Friday, Nov. 28.

An awards reception for

the environmentally themed show is scheduled Sunday, Oct. 12,from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

More than two dozen works will be judged in four categories: watercolor, photography, computermanipulated art, and other media, which includes

drawing, pastels and mixed media.

Founded in 1947, the Art Association of Rutherford has members throughout northern New Jersey. The association is open to all experience levels, from beginner to professional.

For more information, call John Hardin at 201-939-1736 or email him at jvrhardin@ verizon.net.

The Flyway Gallery is located in the NJMC’s Environment Center, 1 DeKorte Park Plaza, Lyndhurst. It is open 8

a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. For directions, visit www.njmeadowlands.gov or call 201-777-2431.

To sign up for email alerts about NJMC events and programs, contact communications@njmeadowlands.gov.

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Elizabeth Jones of Kearny and Carmen Spina of Belleville, students at Kean University, Union, were recently initiated into Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.

Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a Phi Kappa Phi chapter. Only the top 10% of seniors and 7.5% of juniors, having at least 72 semester hours, are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10% of degree candidates may also qualify, as may faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction.

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In other words, they need more help than most public school special education programs might offer. Palisades Regional, in operation since 1970, provides that help.

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website notes, to help those enrolled "develop the academic, social, behavioral and life skills needed to become independent and successful."

Hence, the partnering with Goodwill, which has been devoted to helping individuals become selfsufficient since its founding in 1915. At the ribboncutting, William Forrester, president and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Greater N.Y. and Northern N.J., cited the upcoming centennial birthday and noted that the organization has always served people with special needs but over time it has branched out.

“We have broadened our mission to now include wounded warriors, the unemployed, the underemployed, the immigrant population and returning veterans,” Forrester noted.

“We’re very happy to have the academy here,” he said. “It fulfills part of our mission.”

Kahn called the new partnering “an amazing collaboration.”

Evelyn Bilal, director of adminstration at Goodwill, said that Palisades Regional students have been coming to the Harrison headquarters for several years for "job shadowing." This is a way for young people to explore career options by observing the day-to-day activities of employees in various fields.

The academy’s goal is “to prepare students for the life that comes after school,” Kahn said. And since PRA was considering expanding its transitional services, he thought, “Why not bring the school here?”

Kahn purchased the academy in 1977 after working seven years in special education with the New York City Board of Education as a teacher, consultant and administrator.

He explained that the students his school is helping are “socially and emotionally struggling, or depressed, or oppositional to authority or routine."

Palisades Regional, he said, is an approved private school--approved by the state. "It's not an experiment. It's not a pilot program. It's a fact."

As for the partnering with and moving to Goodwill, Kahn commented, “This is the best thing I’ve done in a very long time.”

(Editor's note: For more information about Palisades Regional, visit www. palisadesregional.org. For Goodwill: www.goodwillnynj.org.)

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By Ryan Sloan Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Some economic experts say we’re well on the road to recovering from the Great Recession of a few years ago.

Others say we’re nowhere near recovered.

Regardless, one thing has stood the test of time for more than 125 years — through the Great Depression, numerous recessions and all sorts of other economic issues — and that is The Observer newspaper as a place where local business owners can showcase themselves to attract maximum exposure and the clientele needed for survival.

The Observer newspaper boasts a robust print circulation of more than 30,000 newspapers a week with around 100,000 estimated readers in West Hudson, South Bergen and part of Essex County.

But the newspaper’s reach goes well beyond the tri-county area with our e-Edition, which is an exact replica of the print edition — and with www.TheObserver.com.

The website is read, each week, on average, by some 30,000 people not just locally, but in Jersey City, Newark, New York City, many cities in Florida (where locals have gone to retire) other places in North America — and across

the globe, with heavy readership in England, Scotland, Ireland, Portugal, Brazil and other countries in Europe and South America.

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Each week, an estimated 12,000 people across the country and globe read the e-Edition. And what’s more, there is no additional charge for ads bring run in the e-Edition.

Businesses that advertise with The Observer — especially new businesses — are more likely to succeed in the long run, according to Bob Pezzolla, who has been The

the online versions of newspapers, we’ve embraced it,” Pezzolla said. “And considering how many people visit our site each week, our advertisers are able to showcase their businesses not just locally, but across the country and the globe. There aren’t many weekly newspapers that can boast that as we can.”

Lastly, businesses that have remained with The Observer for a long period of time are featured in this space regularly — The Business Review section. It’s here that a member of the newspaper’s staff writes a complete, one-page review on the advertisers. Additionally, a banner ad is placed along with the editorial. It’s one of many ways The Observer gives back to those who have been loyal.

And of course, if you’re a Observer’s general manager they’re there, they’re likely not new business owner — or since 2002. In his experience, going to succeed. So I’d defihave never advertised before he says ones that commit suc- nitely say 10% of the kick-off — The Observer’s professionceed — and ones that don’t are capital has to be for advertisal art staff will create and demuch less likely to succeed. ing.” sign an ad for you, completely To achieve that success, Meanwhile, business can opt as you want it to appear.

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Belleville

Belleville Public Library and Information Center, 221 Washington Ave., offers storytime for toddlers and preschoolers beginning Oct. 8 and every Wednesday at 11 a.m. No registration is required. For more information, call the library at 973-450-3434.

All civic associations, classic cars and motorcycle clubs are invited to participate in the Belleville Veterans Day Parade slated for Sunday, Nov. 9, at 1 p.m. Those interested may contact Bill Steimel at 973-7594692 (home) or 973-955-7211 (cell) no later than Oct. 17.

Bloomfield

Bloomfield Public Library, 90 Broad St., hosts the following events: • Join certified Hypnocounselor Kathy Lindert and learn more about using hypnosis to help manage stress, lose weight and more on Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 6 p.m.

• Movie Screenings: “Jobs” (Ashton Kutcher) (PG-13) on Oct. 2, “Olympus Has Fallen” (Aaron Eckhart) (R) on Oct. 6, “What Maisie Knew” (Julianne Moore) (R) on Oct. 9, “Labor Day” (Kate Winslet) (PG-13) on Oct. 16, “Noah” (Jennifer Connelly) (PG-13) on Oct. 20, “The Spectacular Now” (Miles Teller) (R) on Oct. 23, “About Time” (Domhnall Gleeson) (R) on Oct. 27, “The Haunting” (Richard Johnson) (NR) on Oct. 30. All films start at 12:15 p.m.

Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center, 240 Belleville Ave., announces the following events. For tickets, reservations or more information, call the Oakeside office 973-429-0960.

• Bloomfield Mandolin Orchestra performs a selection of traditional Italian music on Oct. 5 at 3 p.m.

Tickets are $15.

• Garden of Pink Dedication celebrates the center’s “Sponsor a Tulip” program for its Breast Cancer Awareness garden on Oct. 18 at 10 a.m.

• Kids ages 3 to 9 are invited to Party with the Great Pumpkin and enjoy snacks, crafts and a chance to take a picture with the pumpkin on

Oct. 18 at 11 a.m. Reservations are required.

Harrison

Harrison Lions Club will conduct its White Cane fundraiser from Thursday, Oct. 2 to Saturday, Oct. 5, at various locations throughout Harrison. Club members will be in front of Red Bull Stadium from 4 to 6 p.m. on Oct. 5, accepting donations and old eyeglasses. For more information, visit http://e-clubhouse.org/ sites/harrisonnj/index.php or e-mail harrisonlionsclub@ yahoo.com.

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The annual Blessing of the Animals, marking the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, will be held Saturday, Oct. 4, at 10 a.m. at the Archdiocesan Youth Retreat Center (formerly Boystown), 499 Belgrove Drive. The pets (cats, dogs, birds, goldfish, etc.) will be gathered on the front lawn by the St. Francis statue. For more information, call 201-998-0088.

Trinity Church, 575 Kearny Ave., hosts a fish, chicken and chips dinner Friday, Oct. 3, 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 and two for $30. Take-out will also be available. Tricky Tray will be held 8 to 9 p.m. For tickets, call Annamarie at 201-9982368 after 5:30 p.m. or the parish office at 201-991-5894.

Grace United Methodist Church, 380 Kearny Ave., sponsors a fair on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The church’s tea room will be open all day. For more information, call the church office at 201-991-1132.

Good Shepherd Church, 780 Kearny Ave., holds a blood drive, in conjunction with New Jersey Blood Services on Oct. 12, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Rosary Society of Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 136 Davis Ave., sponsors an Oktoberfest on Friday, Oct. 24, in the church basement. The event includes live music and food. (BYOB). Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $25. For tickets, call 201-991-2808 or the rectory at 201-998-4616.

Kearny UNICO hosts “Wheels for Vic,” a fund-

raiser to purchase a power wheelchair for Kearny resident Victor Muniz, Sunday, Oct. 5, at 1 p.m., in the former Boystown gym, 499 Belgrove Drive. The $30 admission covers a raffle, lunch and live music. Muniz was paralyzed after a tree branch fell on him during a 2008 summer storm.

For tickets or more information, contact Lou Pandolfi at 201-368-2409, Joseph Sgalia at 201- 998-6879, Rossana McLaughlin at 201-407-7262, or Judy Hyde at 201-991-5812.

The committee also welcomes both monetary and/or gift donations for this event.

Pathways to Independence sponsors its 13th annual Walka-Thon Saturday, Oct. 4, 10 a.m. to noon, at West Hudson Park, Schuyler Ave. entrance.

All are welcome. Proceeds benefit adults with disabilities who attend Pathways programs. Registration forms are available at Pathways, 60 Kingsland Ave. or before the walk, starting at 9 a.m. This event includes refreshments, raffles, a free T-shirt for participants donating $100 or more in pledges and much more. For more information, call Pathways Executive Director Alvin Cox at 201-997-9371, ext. 18.

A Doggie Halloween Parade and Festival, sponsored by KUEZ, is set for Saturday, Oct. 25, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Arlington Depot Park, off Midland Ave. between Forest and Elm Sts. Dogs can be registered to participate in a costume contest. Current dog license and proof of rabies vaccine are required. Forms are available at www.kearnynj. org, KUEZ, 410 Kearny Ave. or K-9 corner, 169 Midland Ave. For more information, call 201-955-7985 or email Halloweenpawrade@kearnynj. org. All dogs either attending or participating in the festival must be leashed.

Presbyterian Boys-Girls Club, 663 Kearny Ave., is open on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays from 7 to 9 p.m. Children ages 8 to 17 are welcome to use the club’s gym, pool tables, electronic games and more. The club also plans to offer a teen basketball league and monthly

dances, among other activities. seminar on Wednesday, Oct. For more information, call 201- 22, at 6 p.m., at the Senior 991-6734.

Center, 250 Cleveland Ave. Call the department at 201Lyndhurst 804-2500 to register.

Registration is open for a walk to benefit the American North Arlington Diabetes Association set for American Legion AlexanSunday, Oct. 5, at Riverside der Stover Post 37 meets on County Park, Riverside Ave. Monday, Oct. 6, at 8 p.m. at the (entrance on Valley Brook VFW hall, 222 River Road. For Ave.) Participants must check more information, call 201-214in at 9 a.m. and the walk be8253, gins at 11 a.m. The event will North Arlington High include vendors, health semiSchool Competition Cheer nars and activities for kids. To Squad sponsors a clothing register, visit www.diabetes. drive on Saturday, Oct. 4, from org/lyndhurstwalk.

8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the high The first Sunday of the school’s front entrance on month free two-hour nature Ridge Road. Clothes, coats, walk with the New Jersey shoes, handbags, linens, towMeadowlands Commisels, comforters, curtains and sion and the Bergen County toys will be accepted.

Audubon Society, is set for Queen of Peace Rosary Sunday, Oct. 5, at 10 a.m., at Society sponsors a Tricky the Mill Creek Marsh, SeTray on Friday, Oct. 17, at 6 caucus. Check meadowblog. p.m., at San Carlo Fine Caternet for last-minute weather ers, Lyndhurst. Admission is updates. You will have to sign $40 and includes four-course a standard liability release dinner and one sheet of small that is good for NJMC/BCAS prize tickets. Prizes include events throughout the year. To gift baskets, gift certificates R.S.V.P., contact Don Torino of and more. Grand prize values the BCAS or call 201-230-4983. start at $500, which includes an iPad and much more. For American Legion Post 139, more information and tickets, 217 Webster Ave., announces its eighth annual Clam Lover’s call Betsy at 201-997-3914 or Pegeen at 201-246-1030.

Family Barbecue is slated for North Arlington Public Oct. 4, 1 to 6 p.m. Advance tickets cost $25. Includes allLibrary, 210 Ridge Road, offers you-can-eat clams steamed the following programs. For and on the half-shell and much more information, call the library at 201-955-5640 more. For tickets or more • Carole King tribute show information, call the Post at 201-933-4120. is set for Saturday, Oct. 4, at noon.

Lyndhurst Public Library, • The annual Friends of the 353 Valley Brook Ave., hosts the following events: Library Attic Treasures Sale • Walk-in Story is open to is set for Saturday, Oct. 4 and Sunday, Oct. 5, from 9 a.m. to kids in pre-k to grade 2 every 4 p.m. at the Senior Center, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at 6:30 p.m. No reg- located behind the library. istration is required.

• Learn all about self-pub• Fit4Kids Magic Show for lishing on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at children ages 3 to 10 is offered 7 p.m.

• Attend a lecture on coin Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 3:30 p.m.

Registration is required. Call collection on Saturday, Oct. 11, at 11 a.m. the library at 201-804-2478.

• SAT practice test is The Woman’s Club of Lyndhurst sponsors a children’s open to grades 9 and up on Tricky Tray on Oct. 18, at the Saturday, Oct. 18, at 1 p.m.

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Harrison Police Chief Derek Kearns said, “We’ve had situations where motorists who closed during the school have to leave in the morning lunch period, from 12:30 to 1 have removed barriers to go p.m., and again, from 2:50 to against the one-way flow,” 3:30 p.m. as youngsters leave Kearns added. “Once we get school for home. the reversal of direction in Persistent traffic headaches play, the situation is going to notwithstanding, residents improve.” and local governments alike Kearns said that several have put up with the situation months ago, a Harrison mofor years … until this sumtorist received traffic tickets mer when Harrison and East for having allegedly violated Newark mobilized legislative the one-way restriction and efforts to change the status “I pledged to her we’d make quo. changes.”

Both municipalities had to Kearns said that residents act since half of this section will get “ample notice” of of Davis lies in Harrison and those changes with public half is in East Newark. postings on the block.

A resolution passed by the Whether residents on the Harrison mayor and Town block will be satisfied reCouncil on July 29 lays out Photo by Ron Leir the action plan: “reversing the Kristine Arias wonders if the proposed change in direction on Davis St. is worth mains to be seen. Members of one family who live on the direction of Davis St. between Joint legislative action by Rodgers Blvd.

East Newark stretch of Davis Third St. and F.E. Rodgers the two communities will also Harrison’s Julie Walsh, a seemed to be divided on the Blvd. N. from one-way going bring Hudson County into Davis St. resident, hopes the subject. west to one-way going east.” plan works. Now, she says, Maria Arias told The ObThe traffic shift is justified, the act since it has jurisdicthe resolution states, because tion over F.E. Rodgers Blvd., a “you have to go out the wrong server she believes the plan county roadway, and, accord- way -- there are people on the to reverse direction is a good it “will assist to ensure the ing to county spokesman block with children who go to one. She said she has seen safety of the public school James Kennelly, Hudson will other schools.” children who utilize Davis pay $10,882 to J.C. Contracting East Newark Police Chief St. to enter and exit the East of Bloomfield for “striping, Anthony Monteiro said that Newark Public School.” maintaining the status quo A similarly phrased resolu- signs, police traffic directors and traffic signal head [retwould only continue to open tion was passed by the East rofit]” to accommodate the the door to “a chance of a Newark governing body on change of direction on Davis, head-on collision” at the F.E. Sept. 10. between N. Third and F.E. Rodgers intersection while

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Harrison police officers ticket drivers “if you go the wrong way.” And stubborn drivers desperate to get out onto F.E. Rodgers use private driveways on the block to make U-turns, damaging curb cuts and sidewalks, she said.

But Arias’s daughter, Kristine, feels the communities are “making a mistake” by shifting the traffic flow.

She said she’s adjusted to the current system by giving up driving to her morning class at Rutgers’ Newark campus.

“I’d have to make illegal turns to get out and I’d almost gotten into accidents doing that,” she said. “Now, I walk. It only takes me 15 minutes.”

Kristine said the current one-way regulation is inconsistently enforced. Sometimes, she said, crossing guards let some drivers go through the barrier to Third St. and other times, “the crossing guards are not here.”

“So there are still going to be problems,” she concluded.

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Flushing removes harmless minerals that collect in the water mains. The project is part of the Town routine maintenance program to assure high water quality. Flushing hydrants help to maintain the integrity of the distribution system by keeping the water lines clean.

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NutLEY from prowler. The resident told police that while watching TV, they heard a car door close outside their window and saw a young white female with long dark-colored hair, wearing a dark-colored dress with a wave pattern checking out the vehicles parked in their drive-

way. After realizing that she was being watched, the female slipped into the passenger seat of a dark-colored SUV parked with its lights off which then drove away onto Park Ave. ••• Someone stole a silver mountain bike valued at $60 from the side of a residence on Prospect St., the owner told

Prep awardees

James C. DeAngelo, principal of St. Peter’s Preparatory School, Jersey City, announced that the following local residents were awarded Honor Pins for the school year 2013-2014 as well as Gold and Silver medals in various subjects.

Students with a GPA of 3.5 or higher, and no grade lower than a B, received pins.

Belleville: Alex Donaleski and Joshua Yanicak earned Honor Pins.

Bloomfield: Patrick Deleon, Daniel Okoh, Ian Harnett and Matthew Issac earned Honor Pins. Kenneth Creer was selected for the Campus Ministry Team. Okoh was elected to student government.

Kearny: Ryan Ribeiro earned an Honor Pin. John Fearon was named to the Campus Ministry Team.

Lyndhurst: Augustus Burkhardt, Vincent Chirichella and Luke Giunta earned Honor Pins.

North Arlington: Brady Marinho and Matthew Rodriguez earned Honor Pins. Alphonso Palacios was selected for the Big Brothers Team.

Nutley: Kyle Bowes, Nicholas Cozzarelli, Benjamin Halligan, Michael Fogle, Cameron Vasfailo, Jonathan Ahn, Alexander De Martino, Francis Geltrude and Declan Intindola earned Honor Pins. Paul Zirpoli won the Silver Medal in Art. Cozzarelli, Halligan, and Anthony Sabia were chosen for the Campus Ministry Team. Sabia was elected to student government. Fogle, Sawyer Swanson and Cameron Vasfailo were chosen for the Big Brothers Team.

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••• Two cases of identity fraud were reported. In the first, someone opened a Verizon Wireless account using the victim’s name and Social Security number. In the second incident, someone charged an item to the victim’s credit card via Lord & Taylor Online

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Call Krychkowski the impromptu NJCU goalie When the New Jersey City University men’s soccer team prepared to begin the 2014 season, the Gothic Knights were missing a very important ingredient. They needed a goalkeeper.

NJCU head men’s soccer coach Patrick Snyder thought he had two recruits entering the program this fall.

“We had some options, but one kid just didn’t fit our profile,” Snyder said. “Both of our goalkeepers from last year didn’t return – one chose to leave and the other didn’t have the academics down.”

So Snyder made one phone call – to former Observer Male Athlete of the Year Tyler Krychkowski.

The celebrated North Arlington High School graduate, the recipient of The Observer’s top award in 2012, had been a midfielder with the Gothic Knights for the first two years of his college career.

Krychkowski was always asked to be the emergency fill-in at goalie – even though he never played the position at all.

“I told Tyler that he had to be ready to help if we needed him,”

Snyder said. “I really thought we had at least one goalie, but that didn’t work out. I know I should have asked Tyler if he wanted to be the goalie, but I guess I basically told him.”

The response was typical Tyler.

“I just told him I would do it for the team,” Krychkowski said. “There was no one else around to step up and take over. I wanted to have a good season, so I decided to do it.”

With no formal goaltending training at all, Krychkowski donned the gloves, got a new uniform to wear and headed toward manning the goal.

“I worked hard with our goalie coach Mike Coughlin,” Krychkowski said. “I guess my athleticism helped me. I worked really hard with Mike to get ready to play.”

Krychkowski’s natural athletic ability carried him. After all, Krychkowski was a threesport standout at North Arlington – a goal-scoring machine in soccer, a 1,000-point scorer in basketball and a track and field expert. It was a see VIEW page

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Former goalie Najarro leads Kearny over Harrison Scores crucial goal in 3-1 win at Red Bull Arena

By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer

W

hen the high school soccer season began in early August, Edgar Najarro was simply a backup goalkeeper to Kearny High School’s celebrated net minder Sebastian Ferreira, one of the best goalies in the entire state.

Najarro knew that there wasn’t going to be much playing time in net with the Kardinals.

“I was a goalie on the club level this summer, but I’ve always been a field player,” Najarro explained. “I was the leading goal scorer on the JV (junior varsity) team the last two years. I just wanted to get a chance to play.”

Two weeks ago, Najarro got a chance to play on the forward line as a reserve.

Last week, Najarro scored a huge goal in overtime, giving the Kardinals a tough 3-2 victory over North Bergen.

Last Saturday, the Kardinals faced neighboring rival Harrison at Red Bull Arena, with approximately 5,000 avid soccer fans in attendance.

Najarro was hoping to make his mark.

“I woke up in the morning and realized that I had to go out there and prove myself, if I got a chance to play,” Najarro said.

Najarro did just that. Inserted into the game after halftime, Najarro got himself in perfect position to score a gigantic goal.

“I just put him in the game,” Kearny head coach Bill Galka said. “And he made a beautiful

Photo by Jim Hague

Edgar Najarro was the hero of the Kearny boys’ soccer win over rival Harrison, scoring the goal in the 53rd minute that snapped a 1-1 tie.

chip to the goal from 20 yards out. It was as beautiful of a goal as you’re going to see.”

On his first touch of the game, Najarro got his foot on the ball and fired it.

“Matthew Neto had the ball, but he just ran out of space, so I got it,” Najarro said. “I hit it well and it went to the top left corner of the net.”

Najarro’s goal in the 53rd

minute snapped a 1-1 tie and propelled Kearny to a 3-1 victory in the showdown of the area’s top two clubs.

It was the first time that the two teams had played in Red Bull Arena in three years.

Kearny won that game as well by a 2-1 score.

Galka was not pleased with his team at halftime with the see NAJARRO next page

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NAJARRO from game deadlocked.

“I came off a little upset at half,” Galka said. “We were a little outnumbered in the midfield and they had too much possession of the ball.

So we talked about it and made some adjustments. We were able to defend better and counter their play. We were able to get more control of the ball. We picked our game up in the second half.”

Ferreira was outstanding in net for the Kards. He made

nine saves, several of which were sprawling stops.

“He was big all game for us, stopping shots from a long distance,” Galka said.

“He made some tremendous saves to keep us in it. He showed good poise, because it was a back and forth game.”

Daniel Vicente, who returned to the Kearny program this season, got the Kardinals going with an early goal in just the second minute of the game. It looked like Kearny was ready to run

the Blue Tide right out of Red Bull Arena.

But Christian Restrepo’s header in the 20th minute tied the game for Harrison, which is the way the game stayed through halftime.

It was soon to be Najarro time.

“It meant a lot to me that my mom (Diane) and dad (Rolando) were there to see it,” Najarro said. “I also have the game on tape, too. I’ve scored some big goals, like the North Bergen one, but not quite as big as this one.

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Daniel Vicente scored Kearny’s first goal two minutes into the showdown with Harrison, won by Kearny at Red Bull Arena, 3-1.

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Especially on that stage, in front of all those people.”

And against the dreaded rival, who had a tough week.

Everyone in Harrison was concerned about the health and well being of former Harrison All-State great Modou Sowe, who collapsed during a Ramapo College game last week and was rushed to a hospital. Sowe was later released after it was learned he was suffering from the ill effects of a concussion, but there was a ton of concern for Sowe, even at the game Saturday.

Najarro made sure that it was going to be a frightful Saturday afternoon for the Blue Tide.

“It was definitely the experience of a lifetime,” Najarro said. “From the minute we got off the bus to the minute we went back home, everything was professional. I’m absolutely going to remember it for the rest of my life.”

Arturo Sanchez capped the scoring with a goal with about seven minutes left to play, giving Kearny the twogoal advantage.

“Anytime you play at Red Bull Arena, it’s a thrill,” Galka said. “I know both teams like playing there and the towns like it as well. There was great fan support for both teams. The faculty, administration, students, local fans, you name it, they were there. It was a great atmosphere and a great experience for the kids.”

Galka’s team now owns a state ranking (No. 16 overall) and an undefeated mark at 6-0-2, with ties against St. Peter’s Prep and Union.

“We’re playing well,” Galka said. “We just got some players back. (Marcelo) Matta just got back from a concussion. He was big for us in the second half. He only had two days of practice. Alexi Velasquez was also injured and couldn’t practice all week, but he played well. I think we’re finding our way.”

Just like the former goalie found the net – and created a memory of a lifetime.

The Kearny girls completed the sweep of the doubleheader, handling the Harrison girls in easy fashion, 6-0.

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no-brainer the year he was selected as Observer Male Athlete of the Year.

“I didn’t have any doubts in myself handling it, because I worked so hard at it,” Krychkowski said. “The key was not making too many mistakes.”

“He really took to it,” Snyder said. “We just didn’t know if he could handle it, but after training a little, Tyler got better and better and felt pretty comfortable with it. He’s just a selfless kid. I just hoped that his athleticism and dedication would carry him.”

Snyder likes what Krychkowski has done in the new position.

“He’s a roaming goalie,” Snyder said. “He likes to come outside of the box and go after the ball. He can jump well and knows how to use his body.”

The results have been staggering. Krychkowski, thrust into a new position that he never played before, has become one of the best net minders in the New Jersey Athletic Conference.

Krychkowski collected a shutout in one of his first games as a goalie. In 11 games, he’s surrendered just 17 goals, a 1.44 goals against average, and he’s collected 68 saves.

His efforts have not gone unnoticed, as Krychkowski was named the NJAC Player of the Week, the league’s defensive player of the week and was honored by the ECAC

as its Defensive Player of the Week.

Krychkowski was also honored as the Disney Soccer/ NCAA Division III National Player of the Week.

Let’s go one step even further. In the Sept. 15 editions of Sports Illustrated, Krychkowski was featured as one of the prestigious magazine’s Faces in the Crowd.

Yes, the impromptu goalie getting national recognition.

Not a bad gig at all.

“I was really nervous before the first game, but I got the shutout,” Krychkowski said. “Then, I realized I can be pretty good at this. I am definitely surprised by it. The defense has played very well in front of me. If the guys in front of me are playing hard, we have a good chance of not allowing a goal.”

Krychkowski said that his experience as a field player has helped him as a collegiate soccer goalkeeper.

“Just knowing where the forward is playing has helped me in goal,” Krychkowski said. “I just reversed it all. I learned all the key words I have to say to my teammates.

I’m still learning that. The athleticism I have definitely helps. I know where I have to be. I just know the game and I’ve learned a lot from my goalie coach. I know now I can be a goalie. The confidence level is high playing goalie. I just do what I have to do.”

Snyder said that he knew

he had a winner when he told Tyler to change positions.

“Our whole team philosophy has changed in that we’re trying to defend more,” Snyder said. “Everyone on the team wants to defend. They knew what was good for our program. As soon as Mike and I made the decision to go with Tyler, we knew. Tyler just threw a pair of gloves on, had a few practices and was ready to go.”

Krychkowski had some tough moments in the last week, facing NJAC powers

Montclair State and defending league champion RutgersCamden. But he’s still there, still in goal, still doing what’s best for the Gothic Knights.

“It is a little different,” Krychkowski said. “The attention and everything has started to settle down. I’m getting used to being in goal. I like where I am right now. It could have been far worse.”

But Krychkowski isn’t about to make playing goalkeeper a permanent slot.

“It’s definitely a one-year deal,” Krychkowski said.

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“Scoring goals, there’s no better feeling in the world. Okay, I won’t do it this year, but I will be back trying to score goals next year, no doubt.”

“I think it’s a testament to Tyler and the whole team,” Snyder said. “We are now going after good kids, good students. I know it can work.”

As long as Snyder finds diamonds in the rough like Tyler Krychkowski, a former goal scorer supreme now working his tail off to prevent goals from scoring. Such is life as a soccer player.

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North Arlington’s Tyler Krychkowski, shown here making a leaping save recently, is the new goalkeeper at New Jersey City University, after the former Observer Athlete of the Year moved to the net from midfield this season.

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Nutley junior running back/linebacker Craig Merkle.

player, toiling for a few years in the Arena Football League.

Then, middle brother Kevin came along and played for the Maroon Raiders before heading off to Union College two years ago.

“They definitely motivated me a lot,” Craig Merkle said.

“I used to always go to Chris’ games when he played and I always followed Kevin. I always wanted to be a good football player like my older brothers. It was definitely a little tough, knowing all that Chris did and how far he got.

They were some huge shoes to fill.”

Merkle definitely showed that he was ready to become the next in line last year, when he went from being a sophomore reserve to a prime-time performer.

“We tried to break him in slowly last year, because he was a sophomore,” Nutley head coach Tom Basile said.

“But he ended up scoring 11 touchdowns every way imaginable, running, catching, kick returns, defense. He ended up leading the team in tackles. We worked him in as the season went on. He became

a starter and wasn’t coming out.”

In fact, the youngest Merkle brother was so impressive that he earned a remarkable distinction as a sophomore.

“We gave him the Most Outstanding Player award at the season end banquet,” Basile said. “It’s virtually unheard of to give it to a sophomore, but that was the way to show everyone how talented he is.

Obviously, he was our best player. He’s a good all-around football player.”

Merkle said that he was shocked that he earned the MVP trophy.

“I was pretty surprised,” Merkle said. “I didn’t think I had a chance to get it. It was a great accomplishment.”

But Merkle knew that he couldn’t rest on the laurels he gained a year ago.

“I knew I had to keep working hard,” Merkle said. “I knew that I would be the main running back this year, so that made me work a little harder. I loved the idea that I would be getting the ball more.”

In Basile’s eyes, it was a nobrainer. continued next page

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“I did expect Craig to be the workhorse back this year, somewhere in the 20-to-25 times per game,” Basile said.

“We do have other weapons, but Craig is our go-to guy. He’s the one who can get the tough extra yard, but he’s also the one who could break one. He’s that kind of kid.”

Merkle proved to be that kind of player – and then some – Saturday afternoon against West Orange. He carried the ball 29 times for 192 yards and scored touchdowns on runs of 13 and 51 yards. Merkle also gathered an interception and returned it 77 yards for another touchdown, leading the Maroon Raiders to a 49-27 victory, a win that pushed Nutley’s record to an impres-

sive 3-0 in the early stages of the 2014 season.

For his efforts, Merkle has been selected as The Observer Athlete of the Week for the past week. Merkle is the first honoree for the 2014-2015 scholastic sports season. The weekly feature will culminate with the presentation of the Observer Male and Female Athletes of the Year sometime in June and July of 2015.

Basile said that Craig Merkle is a combination of his older two brothers.

“Craig is the best of both worlds,” Basile said. “He has the personality of Kevin and the intensity and physical level that Chris had. Kevin was more cerebral, but Craig has the best of both brothers. It’s a

great football family. They’re all supportive of the program.”

Basile said that he loves Craig’s work ethic.

“He’s the one who is working all year round,” Basile said.

“He never misses a day in the weight room and he also runs track in the spring, so he’s training all the time.”

Basile said that Merkle is also a great student and product of the Nutley community.

“He’s a solid B-plus student,” Basile said. “He does his job in the classroom. He’s also involved in the community.

He’s the total package. He’s just a well rounded guy.”

Basile also feels that Merkle is a college football prospect.

“I think he’s still going to grow some,” said Basile of

Merkle, who stands 6-foot-1 and weighs 220 pounds. “He’s basically still a baby. I obviously think he can play in college. He has the size and the strength to do it.”

But Merkle is just a junior.

He has another year of high school football to worry about.

But Merkle has that goal in his sights already.

“That’s what I hope for every day,” Merkle said. “I want to play in college. That’s my dream.”

Merkle said that he doesn’t have a preference for which way he would want to play, either running back or linebacker.

“As a kid, I always played defense and it was my favorite,” Merkle said. “But when I got

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to high school, I liked running the ball, so now, I really don’t know. I like to play both.”

The Maroon Raiders will now get challenged in their schedule, facing Montclair this week.

“It’s a reality check now,” Basile said. “Our schedule gets solid now. We’re going to see what Nutley is all about.”

“We’re going good right now,” Merkle said. “We have a tough schedule coming up, beginning with Montclair, so we have to go in with a good mind. But right now, this feels great. Everyone is looking good.”

Just not as good as the Maroon Raiders’ best player, the one from the strong football family.

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• March 30, 2007: Complaint is received about “refrigerator, old furniture, debris in yard.”

Santos assured the frusOwner removes refrigerator. trated resident that the town A summons is issued but is would follow up on her complaints, along with similar dismissed on May 24, 2007, after property is cleared. maintenance issues with • June 25, 2010: Complaint “other properties on both is received about “high grass, sides of the street.” weeds, construction debris In the meantime, Pavolic and wood” on the property. said, “I cut the grass, I pay Summons is issued but no for shoveling snow [on the neighboring properties]. It’s a court appearance after mail is returned as undeliverable, shame we got to live there.”

Complaints about property resulting in dismissal of summons by court. maintenance are directed to • April 28, 2011: Complaint the town’s Board of Health received about “high grass.” and The Observer checked with local health officials for a Property placed on list for history on the Forest St. prop- town to hire landscaper to erties causing Pavolic distress. deal with but, in the meantime, neighbor arranges to cut For 369 Forest: lawn. Town has backyard shed • July 28, 2006: Complaint sealed up. is received about holes in a • May 30, 2014: Notation wooden fence. Termites are that property is “still vacant” suspected as the cause.

• Aug. 3, 2006: A new owner and that “locks changed by appears on the scene and has bank.”

For 365 Forest: overgrown grass cut.

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• May 2, 2011: Complaint received about overgrown weeds and grass. Notation that “owner moved out one to two months ago.” Town arranges to have grass and weeds cut.

• May 30, 2012: Complaint received about high weeds.

Notation that Bank of America now holds mortgage on property. Complaint addressed.

• May 16, 2013: Complaint received about dead branches in rear yard. Town hires contractor to remove the tree limbs.

May 30, 2014: Complaint received about overgrown weeds on “abandoned property.” No violation notice issued.

• On Sept. 15, Martello advised The Observer that “the town is cleaning up the properties and placing liens on them for the cleanup. In addition, the town will be securing the property.”

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Patricia Ann Caruso Patricia Ann Caruso died peacefully on Sept. 14. She was 74. Born in Jersey City, she lived in Kearny since 1985. Arrangements were handled by the Armitage and Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. A funeral Mass was offered at St. Stephen’s Church, followed by burial in Arlington Cemetery. To leave online condolences please visit www. armitagewiggins.com Patricia is the wife of Joseph B. Caruso and is the mother of John Caruso (Geralyn) and the late Bernard; sister of the late Nora Driscoll, Dorothy Hansen

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U.S. Army during World War II and was honorably discharged.

He was the son of the late Louis and Louise ( Nee Horvath ) Nemeth; dear brother of the late Margaret, Anna, Cecelia, Louise, Rose and John; cherished uncle of Gail Bellog (his goddaughter), Joanne Stephen J. Nemeth Pearn, Dennis Bellog and his Stephen J. Nemeth, 92, passed wife Michelle and Arleen Kinsaway on Sunday, Sept. 28, at ley and her husband Raymond Hackensack Medical Center Jr.; he is also survived by many in Hackensack. He was born cherished nieces, nephews, in Throop, Pa., and lived in great-nieces and great-nephKearny for the past 45 years. ews.

Steve worked for BreezeRelatives and friends are welcome to attend the funeral Eastern Corp. in Union, for over 63 years. He served on the on Wednesday, Oct. 1, at 9 a.m.

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Agnes was the wife of the late Matrue Gretchen and is survived by her children Lorraine Gretchen and Dennis (Carolyn) Gretchen. Sister of Alice Daniels she is also survived by her grandchildren Denise Doorly and Michael Gretchen and her great grandchildren Donovan, Hayden and Katarina.

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How to help a loved one get through a tough time (StatePoint) Whether selfinduced or unavoidable, there are a host of pitfalls that life can throw one’s way, and everyone faces a crisis at some point in his or her life. When it happens to a friend or family member, knowing how to be supportive can be difficult.

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• Be patient: Often, when people are going through a rough patch, they may need space more than help. Approach the situation delicately and thoughtfully so you are not adding to his or her stress.

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Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven in all my necessities, tribulations and sufferings, particularly(make your request here)-and that I may bless God with you and all the elect throughout all eternity.

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Marsh Discovery Trail reopens LYNDHURST – The New Jersey Meadowlands Commission recently celebrated the long-awaited reopening of the Marsh Discovery Trail, the most popular

walkway in DeKorte Park.

The trail incurred extensive damage during Hurricane Irene in 2011 and Superstorm Sandy in 2012 and had not been fully functional since

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The half-mile boardwalk loop extends over the park’s Shorebird Pool and includes four bird-blinds, two study docks, two shaded classrooms, two open classrooms and several seating areas.

‘The Marsh Discovery Trail is one of DeKorte Park’s most valuable assets, and we are very proud to announce its reopening,” said Marcia Karrow, executive director of the NJMC. “The trail provides an up-close vantage point for visitors to observe and photograph the Meadowlands’ abundant wildlife and amazing natural beauty and for schoolchildren to gain valuable first-hand knowledge about the Meadowlands’ unique urban eco-system.”

The Marsh Discovery Trail was one of the first barrierfree marsh nature trails constructed in New Jersey.

Commitment to maintaining this level of accessibility was paramount during the renovation, the commission noted.

The trail is a vital component of field-based education programs offered by the NJMC’s Meadowlands Environment Center (MEC).

Educators use the path as a

teaching tool for the thousands of students in Grades K-12 who participate in MEC classes each year. Students learn about the environment and use the boardwalk’s study docks to dip-net for organisms and collect water samples.

The trail is also utilized in the MarshAccess Program, giving people with physical or cognitive disabilities access to hands-on educational activities and allowing them to experience the Meadowlands’ natural environment.

The NJMC, in partnership with the Bergen County Audubon Society, offers free, twice-monthly guided nature walks throughout the Meadowlands, including the Marsh Discovery Trail.

It is a great place to see Least Bitterns, Marsh Wrens and other waterfowl in the Shorebird Pool, and RedWinged Blackbirds and various raptors overhead.

The trail, like DeKorte Park, is open from 8 a.m. to dusk year-round, excluding holidays. It may be accessed through the main entrance gate located along the Shorewalk, a short walk from the MEC, or from the mid-point of the Transco Trail.

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Want to organize your garage?

(StatePoint) Most everyone has a couple of tricks up their sleeve that make chores and tasks simpler.

You likely have a few of your own -- and once you develop a superior method of ticking off a to-do list item, it can be difficult to remember what your life was like before.

Here are a few such “life hacks” straight from automotive experts, that you may not have thought of yourself, that can make your time in your garage more efficient and effective.

• Better organization: A well-maintained garage is a more pleasant place to work and can boost your efficiency. If your shovels, spades and other yard tools are stacked in a precarious pile, it’s time to create a better system.

Freelance automotive writer and photographer Maxwell Matthewson suggests screwing a ripped sheet of plywood to the studs of your shop or garage to hold yard and auto tools vertically and out of the way.

• Spark plugs in a snap: It can be tricky to remove spark plugs from hard to reach or extreme heat locations. The experts at JR Motorsports suggest attaching a vacuum to a length of rubber hose. With the proper size hose, this same method also works for nuts and bolts.

• Play favorites: Working on your vehicle? Don’t dig to find your favorite tools, says Tom Gerrald of Tripp Gerrald Motorsports. Save time when looking for the right wrench by using tape to color code the tools you reach for first.

• Stay in place: The professionals at JR Motorsports mark their nuts and bolts with a paint pen to ensure they haven’t moved or become loose.

• Share: Have your own DIY tips for the garage?

Don’t keep them to yourself.

Valvoline, the producer of automotive products, is spotlighting the creative “hacks” DIYers around the country are using to make life easier in the garage.

Submit your best ideas, tips and tricks that demonstrate how to improvise and

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Those with the best submissions will receive one of four $500 gift cards to the Valvoline store. Submissions should include a photo and brief description related to

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Rev. Francisco Rodriguez encountered in the rectory the night the relic went missing.

On Sept. 12, other items -After a church volunteer two prayer books and a banner reported seeing a stranger honoring Our Lady of Guadain the sacristy at about 7:15 lupe -- that had been stolen p.m., the priest went to along with the relic were found investigate and found a man

by Port Authority police on rifling through cabinets in the the PATH tracks in Jersey City. kitchen.

These have also been returned Asked what he was doing, he to the church. said, “I’m hungry.”

“We are developing a suspect The intruder, who is thought and hope to have a warrant to have entered the rectory drawn up by the middle of the through a side window, was week,” Doyle said. escorted out the kitchen door.

The culprit is thought Rodriguez then went to the to be the same person the RELIC from

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sacristy and discovered the relic was gone.

The reliquary is normally kept in a safe, but it had been brought out to be polished in anticipation of the Feast of the Holy Cross on Sept. 14, when the relic it contains would be used to bless the parish faithful.

Before it was found, Rodriguez said, the Harrison police, armed with photos of the reliquary, “were hitting all the pawnshops.”

Girone said that when it was returned, he realized that a few

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Brass reliquary (inset) was taken from Holy Cross Church sacristy. The relic itself, which had been in the center circle, is now being restored.

small pieces the relic had fallen to the bottom of the “glass eye” through which it is viewed. It has been sent to an artist for restoration. “It should be back in our hands shortly,” the pas-

tor said.

“We will reschedule the blessing” Girone noted. He said the Pastoral Council would be meeting this week to discuss the date.

A healthy attitude at ShopRite ShopRite of Lyndhurst, an Inserra Supermarkets store, and Ultra Fitness Center/ The Unique Women’s Gym recently hosted an Outdoor Exercise Extravaganza at ShopRite’s New York Ave. store.

Zumba and strength-training classes were offered to the public as part of National Cholesterol Education Month and ShopRite’s annual Partners in Caring program. Participant donations benefited Partners in Caring, designed to raise hunger awareness and funds for local food programs.

As weights, the sessions used canned goods that were purchased by and collected from participants to be donated to a food drive.

Each month, ShopRite of Lyndhurst hosts a wide range of LiveRight events that are free and open to the public. For more information, contact Julie Harrington at 201-419-9154 or email Julie.harrington@wakefern.com.

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charities. For tickets and more registration required. information, call Christine at • Manga/Anime Teen Club Oct. 10 from 4 to 7 p.m. Cost is 201-577-1088 or Fran Sardoni at for grades 7 to 12 meets Friday, Oct. 3 and 17, at 3 p.m. $12. Shrimp cocktail and clams 973-818-6421.

• Lego Tech Club for grades on the half-shell will also be Nutley 2 to 6 meets Monday, Oct. 6 at available for $5 for a half-doz3:30 p.m.

Nutley Public Library, 93 en and $8 for a dozen.

• P.J. Story Time is open to Booth Drive, offers the followThe Senior Harmony Club ing programs.

For more inforall ages on Monday, Oct. 6 and of North Arlington sponsors mation, call 973-667-0405.

20, at 7 p.m. Registration is not a trip to Trump Taj Mahal, • For children: required.

Atlantic City, Tuesday, Oct. 21.

• Preschool Story Time, • Babygarten is open to 23 Cost of the trip is $25. Attendfeaturing picture books and months and under, every ees will receive $30 in slot play crafts, is held Wednesday, Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. and and $5 for food. Non-members Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, at 9:30 a.m.

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Registration nursery rhymes and playtime. ervations or more information, Registration is required.

Only required. call Florence at 201-991-3173. residents may attend.

• Two-Year-Old Story Time North Arlington Woman’s For adults: meets Friday, Oct.3, 10, 17, 24, at Club sponsors a beefsteak • First Friday Films presents 9:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

Regisfundraiser Friday, Oct. 24, “Heaven Is for Real” Oct. 3 at tration is required.

7 to 11 p.m., at the Knights • Play Fridays is open to all of Columbus hall, 194 River ages to play board and video Road. Tickets are $40. Progames on Oct. 3 at 3 p.m. No ceeds benefit various local

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• Meet Nutley’s Catherine Greenfeder, author of “Wildflowers,” a western historical romance, on Monday, Oct. 6 at 7 p.m.

• A Touch of Sinatra, a musical show about the life and music of Frank Sinatra is set for Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. Seating is limited.

The Department of Parks and Recreation, 44 Park Ave., offers an art workshop open to grades 1 to 6. This eightweek program resumes Oct. 11.

Classes will be held Saturdays at the department. The fee is $30 per child. Class size is limited and applications will be accepted on a first-come,

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Online registration is available at https://nutleynj.my.govi.com/recreation. For more information, call 973-284-4966, between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.

The Department of Public Affairs, in collaboration with the Fine Art Alliance of Nutley, hosts the Kingsland Manor Experience on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Kingsland Manor, 3 Kingsland Road. Artists will be creating new work using various media as patrons walk the grounds of the manor. A suggested donation of $5 per person will be collected at the door, with all of the proceeds going to the Kingsland Manor.

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BELLEVILLE 3 cozy room apt. 1 BR, LV, kitchen w/refrigerator, Bathroom. All new, great location.

Residential area. $895/month. HT/HW, gas, electric, Verizon Fios cable with HBO, Showtime etc. included. No pets. Call (201) 243-9150. Also, Bloomfield 5 rooms 2 BRS $1,200/month.

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BELLEVILLE 5 room, 2 bedrooms, parking, washer/dryer hook-up. $1150/month +utilities, 1-1/2 months security.

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(201)376-3184 HARRISON 1 bedroom, Bath, EIK, LR, DR. Walking distance to NYC transp. $950/month. 11/2 month security. No pets Available Sept. 1, 2014.

Please call 973.818.7414 HARRISON Small 3 room apt. Available October 1st. HT/HW included. 1 month security.

No pets. $800/month.

(973) 485-3154 HARRISON Nice 3 bedrooms, 1 car garage & parking spot.

Hardwood floors.

Central AC. Walking distance to PATH. $1650/mo. Sep. utili.

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Available October 1st (973)573-7333 HARRISON 5 room apt. 3 BR’s. 1st floor. 6 family home. $1,100 + utilities.

Walking Distance to PATH. (973)953-5031 HARRISON 2 BR Apt. 2nd fl. Good Condition.

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

Available October 1st. $800/month plus utilities. Call (973) 419-0808.

KEARNY 4 rent By Owner 2 & 3 BR Apts.

Newly Renovated. All Units Have W/D Hook up & Basement Storage. Most units have A/C. Rents Range from $900$1150 + Utilities. 1 ½ months security. Close to NY Transportation.

No pets. Call (201) 998-8226.

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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 4 room apt., 2 bdrms, 2 family home. Private entrance.

Nice neighborhood. Close to all trans. Hardwood floors.

Fridge and ceiling fans included. $1400/m. HT/HW incl.

1 mo. sec. Avail Oct. 1st (201)725-4392

KEARNY Newly renovated, hardwood floors.

Laundry onsite.HT/HW included. 2 BR start at $985. 1 BR start at $825. Jr.1 BR start at $750. (201)289-7096

KEARNY 3 & 4 Clean rooms.

HT/HW included. $850$1150/month.

See super 6 woodland Ave. Apt. 1, or call 917-858-8246 for appointment.

KEARNY 1 BR, modern apt. $825/month.

1 ½ months security.

Appliances Inc. Avl. Now. (973) 986-6456.

KEARNY (Manor) 2 BR, 1 Bath, DR/LR, Kitchen w/dishwasher, w/d hookup. Close NY transport.

No smoking/pets. $1300/month Heat included plus 1 month security.

(201) 240-9266.

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

Separate utilities. 1-1/2 months security.

Available Oct 1st.

(201) 893-1955 KEARNY 51 Brighton Ave. 1 BR LV, Kitchen, Bath. Laundry hook-up in basement.

No pets Available Oct. 1st. 201-637-0984 KEARNY Arlington section, attractive 4 room apt. 4 family home. 1st fl. Security. $1150 + utilities.

201-998-7268.

KEARNY Modern 3 room furnished apt., 1 BR. HT/HW included.

Refrigerator included.

Smoke-Free & quiet residence. $1050/month. Please call (201) 600-0233 to schedule an apt.

KEARNY Good Condition. 2nd fl. 1 BR, kitchen, LV. No pets. No Smoking, Avl. Now. Call 201-997-1914, 201-467-1907

KEARNY 1st Floor Apt. (1L) of a 4 family home. 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 Large 1 BR apt.

Loft style.

Featuring open floor plan, high ceiling, large windows, H/W floor throughout, New ceramic style in bath.

New kitchen, Ceiling fans in each room. $1,200/month + security & utilities. No pets. (201) 991-6942.

KEARNY 3 large rooms, no pets. $875/month + utilities & security. Basement storage available.

Available Now. (201) 772-8506.

KEARNY 6 rooms, 3 BR’s, 1st fl. Wood Floors, Laundry Room, Backyard. Driveway, No pets.

Heat Included. $1450/month (201) 997-8953 (201) 725-1134.

KEARNY 4 rooms apt. parking. No pets. Quiet neighborhood. $1100/month, 1 month security.

Separate utilities. Available now.

(201) 988-2741 KEARNY 4 rooms on 3rd floor of 3 family. 1 bedroom, stove, refridge, dishwasher & ac supplied. HT/HW, electric included. No pets.

Available October 15th. 1-1/2 security. months $1050/month.

Call (201)970-2435 or (201)913-7295

KEARNY 1 bedroom.

Arlington Section.

Newly Renovated.

Laundry on Premises.

HT/HW included. Near Transportation. No pets. $825/month + security.

(201)998-4972

KEARNY Renovated 2 bedrooms, 3rd floor.

Available November 1st. $1050/month, 1 month security.

Separate utilities.

(201)232-0565 Hablamos Español KEARNY Belgrove drive, Duplex 5 rooms, 2 BR’s. Basement.

Separate utilities. No Available November 1st.

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KEARNY 3rd floor, 1 bedroom, kitchen, dining room/living room combo. $900/month. Utilities included. 1 month security.

Available now. (973)527-3719 KEARNY 3 BR, 2nd fl.

LV, DR. Plus utilities. 1 month deposit. $1,200/month. No pets or smoking. Av. Oct. 15th. 973-489-6453 KEARNY Arlington Area. 5 rooms, 1 bath.

1-1/2 months security. $1200 + utilities. No pets. (201) 213-1871

lyndhurst

LYNDHURST 1 bedroom, LR, large EIK, tiled bath, 2 walk-in closets, 1 closet, wall-to-wall carpets, full walk-up attic for storage.

Available November 1st. $950/month.

HT/HW included.

Credit/ background check required.

(201) 893-7555 LYNDHURST 2 BR Apt. Appliances included. $1450/month + utilities. 1 ½ months security. 1 car parking.

Laundry Hook-ups.

Avl. December 1st.

201-507-5927

newark NEWARK Newly renovated, 1 BR $865/mo. Vailsburg/ Near Seton Hall.

HT/HW included.

Safe/Secure. Brick Historic Bldg. H/W Floors. Refrigerator, Ceiling Fans. 1 month security. Section 8 ok.

No fees. No pets.

973-216-9470

n. arlington N.ARLINGTON 2 BR’s, LR, DR, Kitchen.

1 month security + 1 month rent. No pets.

No smoking. Avl. Now or Sept. 1st.

201-304-8358 or 201-889-3900.

N.ARLINGTON 2nd floor, 2 big BR apt. lots of closets. Nice area.

No smoking. No pets.

Separate utilities. 1-1/2 months security.

Available November 1st. (201) 519-9802

LYNDHURST 2nd fl. 2 BR, LV, DR, Kitchen, Bath. 1 ½ month’s security. 201-804-6258 or 201-279-9306.

N.ARLINGTON 1 BR, $975/month & 2 BR, $1,150/ month. HT/HW included.

Parking space. No pets.

(201) 342‐2206.

LYNDHURST 2nd Fl. 2 BR, Close to Trans, Rt. 3 & 21. W/D Hookup. Sep. Entrance. 1 Car Parking.

1.5 Deposit. $15 Application Fee. No smoking. No pets. $1,350 + utilities.

(201) 428-7037.

N.ARLINGTON 2 bedrooms, LR, DR, finished basement, laundry, parking, yard.

Available now. $1700/month, 1-1/2 months security.

Separate utilities.

(973) 493-8001

N.ARLINGTON Newly renovated, beautiful 2 bedroom apt., 3rd floor. $1200/month + utilities.

1 month security.

Available October (201)966-8095 between 9am-9pm N.ARLINGTON 3 Bedroom, 2nd fl. Of a 2 family. No Pets. $1,400 + utilities. Call (201)450-1370

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 Forest Hill Area, 5 room apt. & 3 room apt. Avl. close to transportation.

Avl. Now. (862) 763-0797.

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Auto for sAle 2005 Eco van, working van, 1 owner, good condition.

973-985-3660.

1990 Dodge Van, 1,600 miles. Asking price $1,200. Please call (201) 991-1788 (201) 362-7475.

2003 Toyota Camry, good condition, V6 Low mileage.

973-985-3660.

CLASSIFIEDS

furnished room for rent

house for sAle

BELLEVILLE Furnished room for rent.

One month security. Call (973) 450-9457 after 5:00pm. Se Habla Español/Ingles.

KEARNY 2 family house with parking lot. $229,000. First fl. 1 BR. 2nd fl. 3 BR’s why pay rent. 30 min from NYC. Call (201)998-8429 or (201)283-4051.

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

condo for rent

house for sAle

LYNDHURST 1 Bedroom Condo.

Stainless steel & granite Kitchen. Off street parking.

HT included. $1150/mo O’Hara Agency (201) 997-6300.

N.ARLINGTON Two 4 family house, 1 BR, LV, Kitchen, 1st floor apartment has basement. 30 min. from Manhattan. $950,000. Call (201)998-8429 or (201)283-4051

employment / help wAnted

employment / help wAnted

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

N.ARLINGTON 3 Family home, great Location!

Great for investors!

Huge driveway w/black top paving, 3 carports.

Please call Marta 386-569-3026.

N.ARLINGTON $259,000 2 Family, 1 BR each floor. 1 car garage. Ideal location.

Close to NYC transportation.

Call owner (973) 284-1056

N. ARLINGTON $259,000 3 bedrooms. Garage.

Great Neighborhood.

O’Hara Agency (201) 997-6300

motorcycle for sAle 2007 Alarm System with Title, 200CC Motor 1,933 miles Japanese Model Red Beautiful, $1,200 Must Sell O.B.O. (201) 240-7411

office spAce for rent Ridge Road Office in N.Arlignton.

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

pArKing for rent Rear Yard Parking spaces for rent. Small Commercial vehicles ok. (201) 390-1729.

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

(973) 715-9586

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personAls listings

store for rent

employment/ help wAnted

employment/ help wAnted

cleAning services

Single man, healthy, secure, seeking Spanish/English speaking lady, physically fit. Attractive 45-50 years old. For lasting relationship.

201-406-9443

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

800sq ft. private parking lot available.

Call 973-566-0333.

Auto/Truck Mechanic wanted for Onsite Repair Company. Clean License & Great Pay. 201-401-2645.

Seeking two dental assistants, one with x-ray license and the other one with expanded function and experience working with Orthodontist.

E-mail gooddentist@ hotmail.com oo fax to (973) 597-1817 or Call (973) 597-1818.

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

Gift Certificates Avail.

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

Unwrap me under your Christmas tree! Single male, green eyes, athletic seeking single female 27-57, nonsmoker, intelligent, affectionate, attractive, long hair, for monogamous relationship.

(727)492-8164 Divorced man, healthy, attractive w/Good steady job, Home owner. Seeking to meet, responsible working, Bilingual Spanish/English speaking lady. 48-52 years old. Physically fit, attractive, independent, for lasting relationship.

201-406-9443

room for rent BELLEVILLE Roommate wanted.

Female preferred. Big Room. $600/month + security. References required. Call Lucy 973-855-6136 KEARNY furnished room, w/mini refrigerator, microwave. All utilities included.

Great Location. $500/month.

201-697-0541 KEARNY Furnished sleeping room for single person. Smokefree, Drug-free. Close to transportation. 304 chestnut street.

Security required.

(201)207-8029.

N.NEWARK Shared Bath, No Kitchen.

Everything included.

No smoking. No pets.

Call after 4:30pm (973)752-6877 KEARNY Room for rent. $500/month. Utilities included.

(201)279-9251.

BELLEVILLE 3rd fl.

Utitlies included.

Require 1 month Security. No Smoking.

Avl. Now. Call Maria (973) 759-7077.

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

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

201-306-4051 KEARNY Store for rent at 842 Kearny Ave. 973-229-2786

Opportunity!!

Functioning Salon in Kearny with established busy clientele.

Must be licensed & Experienced in nail & hairstyling.

862-208-8430.

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

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

Auto Body Combo Tech needed. Must speak English.

(201)997-9000 Help Wanted to install seamless gutter, experience needed. Must have valid Drivers License.

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

Nail technician with license wanted for upscale Hoboken spa contact Paulina (201)420-5959 Local Alarm & Security Company seeking experienced sales reps.

Please e-mail your resume to tod1158@yahoo.com

Light Assembly & Order Picking in Warehouse.

Company near Mill St., Belleville. $9.00/hr. to start. Call (973)482-8603 Receptionist, Professional, Reliable, punctual & Work Independently. Excellent phone, typing, organiz.

Skills, Microsoft Word.

M-F 9-5. $11.00.

No benefits.

attorneykearny@aol.com

Gal-Friday Local store, Carpet & Drapery Dept. Must be reliable, well spoken, organized self starter.

Able to work on own.

Sales, ordering, set-up installs, Bookkeeping.

Off on Weds. Sat. is a must. Apply in person: House of Rugs 510 Kearny Ave Kearny, NJ

Roofers wanted full time for shingles and torch down.

Mechanics & laborers 5 years minimum experience Serious Inquiries Only.

Contact 973-481-9319 CDL-A. Average $52,000 per yr. plus. Excellent Home Time + Weekends. Monthly Bonuses up to $650.

5,000w APU's for YOUR Comfort + ELogs. Excellent Benefits. 100% no touch. 877-704-3773

Currently hiring Compounding Pharmacy Sales or prior Pharmaceutical Sales Experience with a Network of doctors.

Highly competitive commission. Please email your resume to PharmaceuticalReps@ lmfmarketing.com to set up an interview.

Reliable, trustworthy & impeccable HOME CLEANING. 10 years experience. Weekly or biweekly. Reference available. Speak Brazilian/ Portuguese.

Camila (201) 602-2624

Couple from Poland will clean houses, apartment, offices.

References.

(201)997-4932 Leave message

Auto detAiling

construction services

Auto Detailing by Andrew. Perfection for half the cost.

Lyndhurst. $75 & up.

(862) 754-0007.

Martinez Chimney Specializing • Roofing • Siding • Chimneys Fully Ins. And License martinezchimney.com Lic. 13VH06939900 (201) 952-0076

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. cArpet cleAning

JMW CONSTRUCTION

Complete Home Improvements •Kitchens •Bathrooms •Decks •Replacement windows •Siding •Additions Lic.#13VH03156600 FREE Estimates Fully Insured!

(201)935-1975

MBRR Construction LLC Home improvements, Professional services Licensed and fully insured, call today for Free estimate 201-772-8748

electricAl services

Carpet Cleaning Steam Cleaning Area Rugs Restretch & Repair Free Estimates (201)887-8212

25 years experience Twin Electric Quality Work. Good affordable prices. Senior discounts. Fully Insured.

Bonded. Lic. 16158 (973) 715-4150 (201) 562-5985

child/Adult dAycAre

hAndymAn services

Energetic, Reliable, organized & Honest woman desires to help you with your loved ones. Very Good References. Call Ines 973-483-0942

“Chris The Handyman” For your home repairs and Outdoor Power Equipment Services (201) 694-0258

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hAndymAn services 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

Fernando Ferrer European Experience Ceramic Work, Carpentry, Painting (201)428-4477

heAting services P&M Mechanical LLC Heating/AC Service, Maintenance & Replacements Fully Insured Free Estimates (201)686-1269

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

home improvement

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

lAndscAping & design A1 Affordable Landscaping Weekly maintenance • Busch Trimming • CleanUps • Design For free estimates call (201)998-1262 Andriello Lanscaping Contruction Design Maint/Clean Ups Shrub Triming Grass Cutting Lic. 13VH04443200 (201) 939-7308

MARIO ESPOSITO

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

moving services J & J Express Co. #1 Rental Trucks with Driver • Moving Services • Pick up & Delivery • Helpers Only (Load/ Unload) (866) 270-8498 (908) 422-7487

mAsonry contrActors 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

CLASSIFIEDS 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

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

roofing services

seAmsless gutters

gArAge sAle

New + Re-roofing • Flat roofing Window installation • Siding • Gutters Cleaned Free estimates Fully insured (973) 343-1167 Lic#13VH04302300

D. FITZGERALD Seamless Gutters Installed LLC Gutters Cleaned • Yankee Gutters Repaired & Relined • Slate Roofs Repaired • Flat Roofs Sealed & Coated “Save Plenty – Call Dennie” 1-800-479-3262

BLOCK GARAGE SALE Antiques, appliances, baby furniture & items, clothes, tools, furniture & more. Sanford Ave, Kearny. Sat. 10/4 8am

N&J REMODELERS

tree service

Nick (201)997-7657

Brookdale Tree Service Expert Tree & Shrub Care All work owner supervised Licensed & Insured.

(973) 338-9284.

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

wAnted to buy

Chris Painting

Interior/Exterior • Water damage • Sheetrock Aluminum siding spray Referrals Licensed Fully Insured Owner Operated • Free Est. (201)896-0292

Kevin’s Home Improvements

Painting, Plastering, Sheet rocking, Wall papering & Much More. Very neat & Clean. No money down. Fully insured Senior Discounts.

201-565-6393.

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 & heAting JOSEPH V. FERRIERO Plumbing & Heating Kitchen and bath remodeling.

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

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

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

(201)998-5153

Cash Paid (201)920-8875

rubbish removAl

gArAge sAle

1 Call Cleans it All!

25 Harding terrace, Kearny. Huge Yard Sale.

Saturday & Sunday. October 4th & 5th. 9am-4pm.

Homes, basements garages & more.

Our prices & service will be the best.

Our customers come first. Same day no hassles.

We get it done.

Fully insured.

201-565-6393

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.

ANDRIELLO CLEANOUTS

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

(201)874-1577

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

(973) 460-2963

electrical

508 N. 3rd St. E. Newark. Sat. October 4th, 9am-3pm. Rain Date 10/5. Huge Multi family sale. Boy/Girl & adult clothes.

Housewares, small furniture, some vintage, something for everyone.

121 Pleasant Pl. Kearny. Sat 10/4/14 & Sun. 10/5/14. Rain date: 10/18/14 & 10/19/14. Infant, Kids clothing & More.

9am-5pm.

merchAndise for sAle 2 Bedroom sets King/Twin & other furniture. Call to set up appt. (201) 638-0849 Waterford Crystal.

Sofa & Chair, Entertainment unit with Free TV. Marble end table. Glass coffee table & Bedroom set.

Call 201-889-4330

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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Harrison police blotter entries

Sept. 22 At about 4:35 p.m., the owner of a 2009 Hyundai Elantra came into Harrison Police HQ to report that someone damaged his vehicle while it was parked on Cleveland Ave., just off Hiram Place, sometime between 4 p.m. Sept. 20 and 9:45 a.m. Sept. 22.

Police said the vehicle was scratched on the driver’s side, from the fender to the rear door.

The owner told police that two weeks prior, when his vehicle was parked in the same location, someone had placed on his vehicle’s windshield a note written on the back of a receipt from Kearny Auto Spa saying that the way the vehicle was parked, it had taken up two parking spaces. At that time, the vehicle was untouched, the owner reported.

Sept. 23 At about 7:30 p.m., a man entered HQ to report a theft. The man told police that when he’d entered his Washington St. apartment at 4:30 p.m., he discovered that his laptop and iPod were missing.

The HP Pavilion laptop was valued at about $700 while the iPod touch was priced at about $200, the tenant told police.

Earlier in the day, the man told police he had friends in the apartment.

Detectives are investigating.

– Ron Leir

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Tips for the 2015 Medicare annual enrollment period (StatePoint) If you’re 65 or older, you probably know that the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period runs Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. Generally, this is the only time you can make changes to your coverage.

According to Herb Fritch, president of Cigna-HealthSpring, a leading health service company and Medicare insurance provider, here are some things to consider: • Determine priorities.

Make a list of priorities -- such as lowering out-ofpocket costs -- and use it to

compare plans.

• Understand the different parts. Part A refers to hospital insurance. The amount of the deductible depends on the length of the hospital stay.

Part B refers to basic medical insurance for doctor visits and other health care services.

Medicare pays 80% of approved charges while you pay 20% in addition to a monthly Part B premium and annual deductible which will vary based on your income. Supplemental plans like Medigap and Medicare Advantage can

help cover the 20% gap and most offer extra benefits.

Part C refers to plans operated by private companies that combine Part A and B benefits. Most include Part D prescription drug coverage, offer no or low monthly premiums, and extras like vision, dental and gym membership benefits.

Part D refers to Prescription Drug Plans offering at least a standard level of coverage set

by Medicare; some are available as stand-alone plans.

• Do your research. Benefits

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differ from company-to-company and even state-to-state, so do your research. Look beyond premium cost to ensure there aren’t hidden copays or fees that will end up costing you more. Pay close attention to medication quantity limits and make sure your plan offers adequate drug coverage.

• Pay your Medicare Part B premium. Even if you’re enrolled in a private Medicare plan, you must continue paying your Part B premium. If you’re having trouble, contact your local Medicaid office to see if you qualify for a Medicare Savings Program.

• Don’t settle. Priorities change, so the plan that worked when you were 65 may not be best when you’re 75. Plans also change year-toyear so review before renewing.

• Know your network. Many plans offer choices with a network of doctors. If you visit a doctor out of network, you could be responsible for out-of-pocket costs. However,

networks offered by Medicare Advantage choices, such as Cigna-HealthSpring, can foster better coordination among doctors, leading to better care.

Ask your doctors what plans they accept or check your network directory.

• Don’t worry about the Exchanges. With a few exceptions, Medicare will be a better option than the Exchanges (also called “Marketplaces”).

In fact, it’s illegal for someone to sell you an Exchange plan if they know you have Medicare.

• Use free resources. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Plan Finder helps you compare costs, covered medications and other items. Many insurance plans offer free seminars with no obligation to sign up. You can also check companies’ websites or call their Customer Service number for more information. Local agencies on aging can also be helpful.

This open enrollment period, make sure your health plan works for you.

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Speak up during National Bullying Prevention Month (StatePoint) With classes, sports, homework and other activities, weekdays are action packed for kids. Unfortunately, some students deal with an unwelcome addition to their daily routine -- bullying. An estimated 13 million students are bullied annually, according to government statistics.

With online social media so widely available to kids today, bullying doesn’t necessarily stop after school, and often takes place round-theclock. The repercussions can be missed days of school, depression and even suicide.

Fortunately, kids are getting more help these days as bullying prevention efforts are growing nationwide.

Cartoon Network has been a pioneer in this space and its “Stop Bullying: Speak

Up” campaign has been empowering bystanders to put a stop to bullying since it launched in 2010. On average, more than 100,000 people visit the initiative’s website monthly to learn prevention strategies.

“Speaking up to a trusted adult is the safest, most effective way for victims and bystanders to bring an end to a bullying situation,” says Alice Cahn, Cartoon Network vice president of social responsibility. “Bystanders in particular can be powerful agents for change when they report incidents.”

Support for Cartoon Network’s award-winning prosocial effort has come from such diverse organizations as Facebook, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, LG Mobile, and CNN. President Obama even

invited Cartoon Network to the first Bullying Prevention Summit at the White House, and later introduced the initiative’s first documentary, “Speak Up.” This year, Cartoon Network’s Speak Up Week (Sept.

29 - Oct. 3) kicks off National Bullying Prevention Month in October and is a great time to review ways that adults and kids can stand up to bullying: • Cyberbullying: Don’t contribute to the problem by sharing, saving, forwarding or reposting information. If you’re on the receiving end, resist the urge to get back at the person or fix the issue online -- both can make the problem worse. Get offline and deal with it in real life.

Parents can help prevent cyberbullying by monitoring

kids’ use of computers, mobile phones and tablets.

• Don’t stand by: Research has found that when bullying occurs and a bystander intervenes by speaking up, more than half of bullying situations stop within just 10 seconds.

• Share your voice: Cartoon Network is recruiting 1MM students, parents, teachers, legislators and anyone concerned about bullying prevention to submit user-generated videos that feature individuals declaring the phrase, “I Speak Up!” You can use a smartphone or go online to upload your own video to the www.StopBullyingSpeakUp.com website.

Participants are also encouraged to use the hashtag, #ISpeakUp to share videos via their own social media

platforms to help spread the word and enlist friends to take part in the 1MM challenge. Select videos will appear on-air as part of new campaign spots for Cartoon Network, its digital platforms and Boomerang.

• Listen: Parents should check in with kids periodically to make sure they’re safe and happy at school, on the playground and online.

If you’re an adult and a child tells you about a bullying situation, listen. Either let the school know about the issue or talk to the other children’s parents about putting a stop to the behavior.

Whether you’re a victim, a bystander or a concerned adult, don’t sweep bullying under the rug. By speaking out against cruelty, you can help end bullying.

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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Ways to keep your community safer (StatePoint) Whether you’re single and live on your own, or you’re raising a family, feeling secure in your community is likely an important priority to you. As an average citizen, there are several steps you can take to make your community safer.

Neighborhood Engagement When people know one another, they are more likely to watch out for one another. Be involved. Know your neighbors. Attend block parties, local social functions and volunteer outings. If such events don’t currently exist, organize your own.

You don’t need to be a busybody to keep your eye out for potential crime. Whether you notice an unfamiliar car in your neighbor’s driveway at an off hour or an unfamiliar person lurking around your child’s school, reporting such oddities has proven more than once to be a useful crime stopper.

If there’s a local neighborhood watch chapter in your area, consider getting in-

volved.

against terrorism.

Fight Terror You may not think terrorism could touch your town, but domestic terror attacks like the Boston Marathon bombing, as well as incidences of Americans being recruited to join terrorist operations abroad, remind us that nobody should be completely complacent to this threat.

“Terrorism is a global issue.

It is not more native to one region than another,” says Abayomi Nurais Mumuni, a fellow at the American Society of Criminology and author of the new book, “Global Terrorism and its Effects on Humanity,” a primer on terrorism which addresses its causes, delves into recruitment tactics, and elucidates the agendas and methods used of terrorists. It also offers a prescription for eradicating this worldwide threat.

While the profile of a terrorist is complex and not uniform, Mumuni stresses that a terrorist can be anybody -“your brother or sister or the

Strong Community There’s an added benefit to a vital community where residents feel engaged, respected and empowered. When people feel like outcasts, that’s when some turn to crime.

“Social, political and economic tensions in a community can foster run-of-the-mill crime and in some cases, even terrorist recruitment,” says Mumuni. “You don’t want people feeling alienated where you live.”

Be inclusive and encourage neighbors and local residents -- especially young people -- to participate in community events and organizations, urge experts.

More information about Mumuni’s new book can be found at www.media-connect.com.

While some safety measures can only happen through policy and legislation, being aware of safety threats and taking action at the grassroots level can positively impact your local community.

guy next door -- without your knowing until you hear it in the news. Terrorists generally look, dress and behave like a normal person.”

Since picking a terrorist out of a crowd is designed to be difficult, if not impossible, protecting the targets of terror attacks is crucial. Advocate

for improved security hardware and systems in places where large groups of people convene -- such as public transportation,libraries, court houses and schools. Motion detectors, bomb detectors and alarm devices can protect against such dangers and help harden potential targets

Americans not getting enough relaxation time (StatePoint) Nearly all Americans understand that relaxation time is essential to good health, yet most of us don’t spend nearly enough time unwinding during a typical day or week.

While our society acknowledges that kicking back is indispensable, we don’t seem to be practicing what we preach. Indeed, 99% of Americans think relaxation is important, yet they actually spend less than 5% of their day relaxing, according a new independent research study commissioned by Princess Cruises.

The goal of the research was to better understand the latest trends about how many of us actually relax and how we go about do-

ing it.

Nearly half of Americans report they’re more stressed than their significant other, with a whopping 82% of men indicating that their partner is the stressed out one.

Music topped the list of relaxation techniques for those surveyed, with 48% reporting music helps them take it easy. Interestingly, only 18% find exercise is a good relaxation tool.

The most surprising findings were that relaxation causes 62% of parents to feel guilty and that nearly one third of Americans surveyed reported being stressed out simply by the thought of relaxing!

So try to beat the odds and make time to unwind.

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