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Convicted in mortgage swindle A Belleville man was among three defendants convicted earlier this month in federal court for their roles in a $15 million mortgage fraud scheme involving condominiums in New Jersey and Florida, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman reported. Last month, another Belleville resident pleaded guilty in the same scam. According to Fishman’s office, the scheme used phony documents and “straw buyers” to defraud financial institutions and make illegal profits on condos overbuilt by financially stressed developers. Thus far, 13 persons have been arrested in the case. Found guilty Oct. 6 by a jury sitting in U.S. District Court, Camden, were Dwayne Onque, 46, of Belleville; his sister, Mashon Onque, 43, of East Orange, and Nancy Wolf-Fels, 57, of Toms River. Each was each convicted of one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. In addition, Dwayne Onque was convicted of one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering. The jury returned the verdicts after a four-week trial and just five hours of deliberation. Authorities reported that, from late 2006 through midsee FRAUD page

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By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent LYNDHURST – fter what Lyndhurst Mayor Robert Giangeruso characterized as “33 years of starts and stops,” the township – with help from Bergen County – is

Memorial Bridge, linking Lyndhurst and Nutley over the Passaic River, and from Rt. 21 on the Nutley side of the bridge. Contributing to the problem – accentuated during rush hour periods – are bad traffic signal synchronization, coupled with the age

finally beginning to see the start of improvements to the intersection at Kingsland and Riverside Aves. The changes – being undertaken under a contract awarded by the county – are designed with the aim of relieving commuter backups at the approach to the DeJessa

Walmart is keeping cops busy By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent

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hen appearing for the town. Kosick, a senior librarian who earned $71,000, testified KEARNY – that she was targeted for a layoff in connection with a our former Kearny workers, including a un- 2010 incident for not allowing a contracted artist to do porion chief, have lost the first round of a bid to reverse traits of two local politicians’ their New Year’s Eve dismiss- kids at a library program because the politicos arrived als nearly three years ago. with only five minutes left in In a 21-page ruling issued Sept. 3, the state Office of Ad- the program. Kosick said she ministrative Law Judge Irene was bawled out by her thenboss but acknowledged she Jones dismissed an appeal wasn’t disciplined. She said by Kerry Kosick, Elizabeth that after she was let go, the Wainman, Mary Ann Ryan and Fatima Fowlkes, contest- town hired a part-time librarian in violation of its hiring ing their “economic” layoffs freeze policy. that took effect Dec. 31, 2011. However, the court found Ryan, president of Council that Kosick had no proof 11, Civil Service Association, which represents most of the that she’d been targeted for a layoff and that the town had town’s civilian employees and crossing guards, said the hired only “low-level” emjudge’s decision has been ap- ployees -- not librarians – to handle some of her work. pealed to the state Civil SerWainman, a clerk for the vice Commission, which must Construction Code Departaffirm or reject the ruling. ment who earned more than The town characterized $55,000, claimed that she was the layoffs as a reduction in targeted for a layoff after she force prompted by reasons filed a harassment complaint of “economy and efficiency” but the employees countered in 2010 for being told to bring a doctor’s note after being out that the town acted in bad sick for less than three days, faith because the employees for being told to leave and were let go, not for anything docked a half sick day after budget-related, but rather, arriving to work 19 minutes in retaliation for complaints late and for being yelled at made against superiors. by a supervisor to “get that Hearings were held in the OAL court in Newark Sept. 28 baby out of there” while she was assisting a customer with and Oct. 31, 2013, with attora crying infant. After filing a ney Paul Kleinbaum repreverbal complaint, Wainman senting the employees and special counsel Jonathan Co- said she was branded a “pot

stirrer” by the town’s personnel officer. Again, the court found that no bad faith in Wainman’s case, noting that the harassment complaint was made “after the layoff plan for 2011 was formulated.” The court noted that it was Wainman’s choice not to apply for the position of permit clerk – which would have insulated her from the layoff – nor did she want to “bump” another employee who is the mother of three children. Fowlkes, a $54,000 clerk typist bilingual in the Public Works Department, testified that in 2011, she filed a racial discrimination complaint with the Equal Opportunity Commission, based on allegations of a hostile work environment, including the placement of a big black rubber rat on her work desk and an order by her boss to get out of his office. She said that Town Administrator Michael Martello found no evidence of racial discrimination or a hostile work environment but that everyone in the Public Works Department had to take a class on racial harassment. Subsequently, she got a new job at the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission in Newark. The court concluded that no bad faith had been demonstrated against Fowlkes, noting that the EEOC had investigated – and dismissed – her

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claim of racial discrimination. It also found that Fowlkes had three years’ less seniority than a second bilingual clerk in the Public Works Department. Ryan, a $75,000 principal clerk typist in the Fire Department who worked there 28 years for six different fire chiefs, testified that she was targeted for layoff because of her union activism. She said that the town originally sought $785,000 in concessions from Council 11 but then upped that amount to $870,000. Also, she said, the town initially wanted 26 furlough days but then offered to take 20 days – and later, 13 days – if she retired. The court found “no merit” to Ryan’s claim of retaliation due to her union activities. Instead, it concluded, “the record supports that the town and unions worked together to avoid layoffs in the prior year and to reduce the overall number of layoffs by agreeing to furlough days and other concessions.” Ryan retired April 1, 2013, and began collecting pension benefits. Mayor Alberto Santos said last week that he expected to begin negotiations with Council 11 on a new labor contract by the end of October or early November. The union currently represents about 55 civilian employees and 25 crossing guards.

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Cops thwart jewelry robber HARRISON – ast Tuesday, Oct. 14, happened to be the birthday of a woman visiting Harrison but it was marred by an unfortunate incident. Police said the 61-year-old woman and her husband were walking west on Harrison Ave., at 2:53 p.m., when a man riding a bicycle passed the couple, then circled back and grabbed a gold chain from her neck while pushing the woman to the ground. Police said the robber then ditched the bike and fled on foot on Harrison Ave. Police said the robber, who was being chased by several men who had reportedly witnessed the incident, was described as an African-American, with long black dreadlocks, wearing a white T-shirt and blue jeans. As the civilians pursued the suspect onto William St., Harrison Police Dets. Corey Karas and Dave Doyle – after getting a call about a theft from a female victim – ran from headquarters on Cleveland Ave. to Third St., anticipating they’d head off the suspect, who, they reasoned, would be aiming to find the quickest route out of town, possibly to Newark.

Hospital Service Corp.) for injuries to her neck and hands that she sustained from the suspect pushing her to the ground. A bicycle, which police believe was the bike the suspect was pedaling at the time of the crime, was recovered at the scene, police said. The suspect, identified as Curtis Rowe-Williams, 24, of

detectives for anticipating the suspect’s potential flight route and for proceeding on that basis, rather than going to the crime scene itself. “It was a good call,” he said. Police said the victim told them she was planning to return to her native country India the day after the crime. – Ron Leir

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And this they did, spotting a man with a black knapsack running on the north side of William St. approaching Third, Doyle said. “We cut him off and ordered him to the ground.” After the victim and two witnesses positively identified the man as the individual involved in the episode, police placed him under arrest and a search of the suspect yielded the stolen piece of jewelry in his pocket, Doyle said. The victim, who told police the 30-inch-long chain was a wedding necklace valued at $300, was treated by emergency medical personnel from MONOC (Monmouth Ocean

Berko competes for Miss New Jersey USA Kearny’s Mary Berko competed for the title of Miss New Jersey USA. The pageant was held on Oct. 17 to 19 at the Hilton Parsippany Hotel. Berko attends Rutgers University and her hobbies include singing, dancing and acting. Her sponsors for the pageant were her family, friends and local businesses located in Kearny and North Arlington. Berko made Rutgers’ Dean’s List for 2013-14 with a GPA of 4.0. She also won first place as a solo vocalist in Hudson County Teen Arts Festival 2013. The young woman chosen as Miss New Jersey USA 2015 will go on to represent the state of New Jersey in the 2015 Miss USA pageant

Newark, was charged with robbery, a first degree crime. Police said that RoweWilliams, who has a history of prior arrests, was wanted on an active drug-related warrant from Newark. He was taken to Hudson County Jail in Kearny on $75,000 bail with no 10% option. Harrison Police Chief Derek Kearns commended the two

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2 adults found dead BELLEVILLE – Police are investigating what they characterized as a murder-suicide in Belleville. Katherine Carter, spokeswoman for the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, said that the Belleville PD responded to a residential location on New St. on Friday, Oct. 17, at 6 p.m., to check on the status of resident John Sykes, 47,

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The bodies were removed to the offices of the Essex County Medical Examiner where an autopsy was to be conducted, according to Carter. Carter said the incident remains under investigation. No further details were readily available at The Observer’s press time. – Ron Leir

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Arrest in sex case & more: NPD blotter A local man has been arrested on charges of sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a minor. Members of the Nutley Police Department and the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office said the arrest stemmed from an investigation of claims of a sexual relationship between Jonathan Matos, 23, and a 14-year-old Nutley girl over the past year, police said. Police said the prosecutor’s office authorized charges to be brought on Oct. 10, at which time Nutley PD drafted warrants for Matos’s arrest. Matos was apprehended on Spring St. in Nutley and is now being held at Essex County Jail on $250,000 bail pending court action. ••• Nutley PD and the Essex County Sheriff’s Department conducted joint surveillance behind Nutley School on Friday, Oct. 17, and arrested Neil Allarey, 19, of Nutley, and Antonio Reyes, 19, of Passaic Park, for allegedly selling CDS to a 13-year-old middle school student. Detectives recovered marijuana, Schedule II narcotics and paraphernalia. Allarey and Reyes face various drug charges. Allarey was released after posting a portion of his $75,000 bail, pending court action, and Reyes ws freed pending a court date. The student was charged with possession of CDS and released pending a juvenile hearing. ••• Between Oct. 11 and 17, Nutley PD responded to 15 motor vehicle accidents, 10 disputes, 34 medical calls and the following incidents: Oct. 11 A motor vehicle stop on Clover St. resulted in the arrest of Eric Abreu, 22, of Nutley, for outstanding warrants from Lyndhurst and Edgewater, police said. He was also ticketed for driving with a suspended license. Abreu posted bail for the Edgewater warrant and was released by Lyndhurst PD pending court dates. ••• A Passaic Ave. resident reported a series of suspicious calls from an unknown number. The resident told police it

sounded like someone was on the line but then hung up after a few minutes. Police said the resident’s ID was previously stolen. Oct. 12 Police responded to a Washington Ave. gas station on a report of theft of services. The attendant told officers that after he’d finished pumping $40 worth of fuel for a silver Dodge Charger, the driver, a black woman with two children in the back seat, drove off south on Washington Ave. into Belleville without paying. Police said the car was registered to an East Orange resident. ••• Police were called to a Stanley Ave. location on a report of criminal mischief to a vehicle. The owner told police someone had poured some type of liquid on top of, and next to, the vehicle, causing the car’s paint to peel. Oct. 14 Police were alerted to illegal dumping on Prospect St. near Hawthorne Ave. where, a resident reported, someone drives by regularly and leaves empty bottles of beer and liquor on the sidewalk. Police found a broken bottle near the curb. The resident said they’d already cleared away up two other bottles. No description of the vehicle was provided to police. Oct. 15 The theft of a large amount of money from a vehicle parked on Washington Ave. was reported to police. The victim told police they’d withdrawn $7,063 from a company account at the bank and placed a folder with the cash in their vehicle. After driving to a local store, the victim said they locked the car and, after a 15-minute stay, returned to find the cash gone. Police said they found no sign of forced entry. Oct. 16 A Pake St. resident told police they’d returned to their home after having been gone 2 ½ hours to find the rear door forced open. Police said they found damage to a door jam and pry marks to an interior door that provided access to the main floor. Detectives are investigating. – Ron Leir

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Mattingly said that candidate Christine Lamparello “has a scheduling conflict concerning giving testimony about services for the severely disabled” and is considering sending someone to represent her. According to an announcement posted by the BUC on NutleyWatch.com, the forum “is a non-partisan event designed to give the candidates a unique opportunity to express their views and positions on a wide array of vital issues currently affecting our troubled district.” As guests enter the Senior Center, they will be invited to submit questions for the candidates on 3-by-5-inch cards which will be collected soon after the forum begins. Braun will choose the questions which he will then present to the candidates on a rotation sequence. The forum will be videotaped and made available to

3rd swastika suspect charged KEARNY –

The third member of a Belleville trio suspected in the vandalism of vehicles at a Kearny trucking company was arrested last week on charges of bias intimidation, criminal mischief and conspiracy, Kearny Police Chief John Dowie reported. Adonis Giron, 20, turned himself in at KPD headquarters Oct. 15 after being contacted by Det. Michael Gonzalez, chief investigator on the case, Dowie said. His bail was set at $25,000, and he was subsequently released after posting 10%, authorities reported, The previous week, Gonzalez and Det. John Plaugic had arrested Frederick Vangeldren, 26, and Akim Dolor, 24, both also of Belleville, in connection with the incident at Star City trucking on Third St. in Kearny. On the morning of Oct. 3, a company manager had discovered four trucks vandalized, two of them

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spray-painted with swastikas. Police said Star City’s owner is Jewish. Vangeldren and Dolor face the same charges as Giron. Dowie noted that Gonzalez had developed the suspects after viewing security videos in the neighborhood. All reports connected with the case have been forwarded to the state Bias Crimes Unit – Karen Zautyk

the public through the local cable access station and via internet posting. Some background on the candidates: Bennett has served as a committee member of the Belleville High School Business Employment and Technical Advisory Council; Dolan, whose daughter is a 2013 Belleville High graduate, says, if elected, she will support teachers’ needs and “make

sure the excessive, needless overspending will stop” under her watch; Jacho is a Belleville High alumna who has served as School 9 PTA president and was an unsuccessful candidate for the board in 2012; Lamparello has chaired the Belleville Special Education Advisory Council; and Vellon, a Navy veteran with two children in the public schools who has a master’s degree in nurs-

ing and is pursuing a business administration degree, says he supports “reform” of the school system and would work to give teachers “support” and “respect.” Dolan and Vellon have been endorsed by Belleville’s Voice of Teachers in Education, a political action committee comprised of local teachers. – Ron Leir

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BELLEVILLE – he Belleville United Coalition will sponsor a Candidates Forum for those seeking election to the Belleville Board of Education on Monday, Oct. 27, at the Belleville Seniors Center, 125 Franklin Ave. The event is slated to run from 7 to 9 p.m. Robert Braun, former longtime education writer for The Star Ledger, will serve as moderator. Five people are running for two open 3-year seats on the school board. Trustee William Freda isn’t seeking re-election and former Trustee Joseph Longo resigned earlier this year after his election to the Belleville Township Council. BUC President Jeff Mattingly said that four of the five candidates have accepted invitations to attend the forum. They are: Gabrielle Bennett, Patricia Dolan, Erika Jacho and Ralph Vellon.

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always liked to think of myself as a progressiveminded member of society, sympathetic to the idea that government can play a positive role in providing the greater good for the greater number of people. Things like Medicare, Social Security, pensions all make sense to me, as safeguards against old age and infirmity, particularly as I venture into my golden years. But if we continue to rely on Uncle Sam to have our backs, the way FDR’s reforms intended, there’s reason to believe that we may not safely make it to the Promised Land. Just look at the revelations about how federal transportation monitors sidestepped riding herd on GM’s faulty air bags, even after taxpayers provided a nearly $50 billion bailout package to the carmaker.

Or the reports about federal highway overseers overriding state concerns about the failure of guardrails to actually protect motorists from injuries upon impact. Seems that whenever there’s an issue that impacts the welfare of everyday citizens, it’s corporate profits that always seem to prevail with federal policymakers. Despite admissions that it’s too design-flawed to fly, the Pentagon continues to push for billions to fund a series of F-35 Lighting II fighter jets manufactured by Lockheed. Despite being led – until recently – by a decorated combat vet, the Veterans Administration has let down many of our ailing servicemen and women in a stateside scandal linked to administrators’ avarice. Until Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel’s recent speech about security risks trig-

gered by climate change, the U.S. has opposed signing any global treaties that would commit the nation to aggressively controlling fossil fuel emissions. Federal agriculture officials have tamped down consumer advocates’ push for more rigorous inspections and enforcement of animal food processing regulations, preferring to have agribusiness look after its own operations. Although federal regulatory agencies have signed off on banking reforms designed to prevent the creation of instruments based on high-risk assets sold to clients under false pretenses, the bankers have been granted some exemptions and compliance has been left to their own devices. The highest court of the land has let stand a restrictive election law in Texas mandating voters to show

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WE’VE GOT MAIL To the editor: I support Kathe Donovan. I read the articles, and the different spin that people put on them, but the bottom line is that Kathe Donovan has

done the job of county executive the way it should be done. Do we want someone who is a pushover and turns a blind eye to abuses? Certainly not. Donovan has made the greater good of Bergen County residents her priority.

photo ID at the polls, which, critics say, will lead to disenfranchising thousands of minorities. It has also justified a ban on citizen protest on the court’s outdoor plaza as not conflicting with the First Amendment. One wonders if the U.S. Center for Disease Control and the newly appointed Ebola czar are up to the task of providing sufficient training for health care personnel at hospitals and airports entrusted with the unenviable job of intercepting and caring for people exposed to the deadly disease. What lessons can we take away from these disquieting concerns? Are we wrong to put any trust in government for fear of betrayal? Should we rely only on our own enterprise to make things right for the greater good? Or, is the distance between the ideal and the reality just too

wide to reconcile? The Obama administration, or what’s left of it, will be gone before we know it, in the blink of a Beltway eye, and no doubt there will be the usual rash of books of blame by some of the folks who tried to steer the ship. But I suspect that none of them will be able to satisfactorily explain how the elected leader of our Republic can translate good intentions to action without fear or favor of how those deeds will be perceived by a persnickety press, a chronically complaining Congress and demanding campaign donors. In a country with so many and diverse constituent parts, it is a small miracle that anything is accomplished but I suppose the good thing about that is that between the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, there’s plenty of room to maneuver in the system.

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DONOVAN GOOD FOR BERGEN Over the past four years, there have been hundreds of millions of dollars in savings, lower budgets, more jobs for our residents, and a reduction in bloated government. That’s a difference we all benefit from. So, when you get a call

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Scenes from Saturday fest sponsored by veterans groups to raise money for ‘care packages’ for National Guard troops. Left: KPD Officer Steve Montanino. Top r., clockwise from l: VFW State Commander Jack Kane & Jennifer Long, Kearny VFW; Nam Knights motorcycle club; Hudson County Veterans Coordinator JoAnn Northgrave, Cmdr. Long & Keith McMillan, Kearny American Legion commander; National Guard members David Williams, Leonard Wright, Karen Lema, Zuleyca Martinez & Vanessa Cabrera, The truck & flag above were courtesy of the KFD.

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Assault suspect NORTH ARLINGTON – 44-year-old North Arlington man has been arrested for child endangerment after “repeatedly striking” a borough 6-yearold, Bergen County Prosecutor John Molinelli reported last week. The suspect, Alex Shenouda of Rutherford Place, was remanded to the Bergen County Jail on $100,000 bail, with no 10% option. Authorities said the assault was reported by the principal of the victim’s school after the school nurse observed bruising on the child’s leg and back. The principal contacted North Arlington police, who notified the prosecutor’s Special Victims Unit and the

Division of Child Protection. Molinelli’s office would reveal neither the gender of the victim nor what relationship, if any, there is between the child and the alleged assailant. Shenouda, who reportedly is married and employed as a delivery man, was arrested Oct. 10 by borough police and officers from the SVU. Arrangements were made for the victim to be interviewed by an SVU detective at the Audrey Hepburn Children’s House in Hackensack. According to the prosecutor, the child “provided specific details” about being struck by Shenouda several times, causing the bruising.

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member, the late Alfred E. Zampella, and one classroom will bear the name of Hudson County native and nationally acclaimed historian Thomas J. Fleming. A gallery on the sixth floor is named for Benjamin J. Dineen III and Dennis C. Hull, who presented the college with more than 230 works of art. The roof terrace, with spectacular views of Hudson County, features the college’s 9/11 monument. On a base crafted by artist Billy Economou rests a remnant of a steel structural column from the World Trade Center. Fittingly, the monument is situated so that the new One WTC serves as its backdrop. Art from the HCCC Foundation Collection is being installed throughout the building. Works by Roy Lichtenstein, Man Ray, Marcel Duchamp, Edward Curtis, Willie Cole and William Wegman, as well as Hudson County artists and HCCC art students, will be part of the exhibit.

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Pooches on parade in Arlington Park By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent KEARNY – A lot of towns — including some locally — have some kind of fall or Halloween-related festival each year. But folks from Kearny’s Urban Enterprise Zone wanted to try something different — and that is exactly what will happen this Saturday, Oct. 25, at 11:30 a.m. at Arlington Park (between Forest and Elm Sts. near Midland Ave.). That’s where the KUEZ will host its first-ever (and, it hopes, annual) Dog Parade. The idea came about when KUEZ Director John Peneda decided he wanted something unique and autumnal to help attract people to Kearny, in line with the mission of a UEZ. He and a few others brainstormed, and with the closest dog parade being in either Bayonne or Montclair, the decision was made to give it a try in Kearny. “We want people to come to Kearny from other towns, and that’s why the UEZ exists — to help businesses and to attract people who maybe have never been to Kearny to shop,” Peneda said. “We want as many people as possible to know there’s a lot more to Kearny than what people might know.” So the hope is that Kearny and non-Kearny residents alike who are dog owners and lovers will make their way to Arlington Park to enter their dogs into the “parade.” Peneda said that the event will be more like a fashion show for dogs, with owners “parading” their dogs before judges. “What will happens is we’ll have a stage set up near the old railroad tracks,” Peneda said. “The owners will come across the stage with their dogs — and go

before judges. So it will be like a runway, something you might see at a fashion show … or a beauty contest.” There will be two categories for the contest: Dogs 40 pounds and lighter, and dogs 40 pounds and heavier. From each category, there will be

two winners: One for the best dog and the other for best dog and owner. So what that all means is the dogs should, at the very least, be in some sort of Halloween costume. While it’s not required for the humans, those who do show up in

unique costumes will have a better chance at winning some sort of prize. “So let’s say the dog is dressed up as Batman, and the owner as Robin, they’ll be eligible for a different prize,” Peneda said. “It’s a great way for the dogs and

their owners to dress up together.” On the day of the event, it won’t just be the contest, either. There will be representatives from eateries with food for humans and pets to buy, the Bergen County Animal Shelter will be on hand, the Hudson County Sheriff ’s K-9 Unit will be there — and there will be other activities for kids and the dogs. Plus, local photographer Diane D. Tilley will be on hand to take, for a nominal fee, photos of the dogs and their owners, the proceeds of which will be donated to the Bergen County Animal Shelter. So it should be an allaround great day for humans and canines alike. As of late last week, 20 dogs had been registered for the parade, according to Peneda. “As long as the weather cooperates,” Peneda said. “We’ll just have to hope for the best.” Peneda has earmarked $7,000 for the program, including fees for event coordinator Linda Kraus D’Isa, banners, rental of sound equipment and tables, prizes and advertising, but he said he expected to come in under budget. Advance registration is required — and all owners must be able to document that their dogs are up-todate with rabies shots and that they’re properly licensed in their hometowns. To register, visit www. kearnynj.org and visit the KUEZ’s section on the website. Or, go to the KUEZ office at the Town Hall Annex, 402 Kearny Ave. Registration is free and it is possible, depending on how many registrants there are ahead of time, that dayof-event registration will be available. For additional information, call the KUEZ office at 201955-7905.

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Turowski, herself a breastcancer survivor. It was held in memory of another agent, C.J. Parada, who died of cancer last year. Every Mid-Realty agent, 50 in all, “participated in one way or another,” Hyde said. Attendees could purchase refreshments, pink T-shirts, tote bags, bracelets and even pink hair extensions. Manicures and face-painting

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By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent NORTH ARLINGTON – Some restaurants claim everything they make is from scratch. Eventually, you learn it’s not all really homemade. But the truth is, at Mama Angelo’s, everything served really is made from scratch — even the pasta — says owner Larry Angelo, a lifelong Kearny resident. “Everything is fresh. Everything is made from scratch each day,” Angelo said. “I have a pasta maker, also, and we make sure the pasta is fresh each day too. Nothing frozen. Nothing processed. Nothing pre-cooked. Only the best ingredients.” Angelo and hs family opened up the Italian-Amer-

ican restaurant in 2010. And ever since, he says he’s been thrilled to share his family’s love for cooking and food with the public. “Every single recipe we have is a family recipe,” Angelo said. “They’re all from my mom, my dad and others in the family.” At Mama Angelo’s, Larry says customers should expect big portions at moderate prices. And, he says they should expect to be treated as if they were guests at his family’s home. “If you’re looking for a quick five-minute experience, like to grab a sandwich and run, you won’t get that here,” he said. “We want everyone to feel like they’re a guest at our home. It’s all about the family atmosphere here.”

Angelo and his family take the commitment to providing a family atmosphere so seriously that every single dish served must first pass a quality check by him or a member of the Angelo clan. “It’s not leaving the kitchen unless I check it first or my mom, or dad — someone in the family,” he said. “We want to be certain everything we serve is as it should be. This sets us apart from many other places. We’re always here to ensure our customers get the very best. Most other places, the owners don’t even show up.” Among the many dishes available at Mama Angelo’s that Larry says they’re most noted for are all their pastas, fresh meatballs and Giambotta pork chops.

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prefer to dine alfresco, there’s also 20 seats outside on the patio. “People come hungry and always leave satisfied,” he said. “What you get here is true old-world dining — and if people haven’t given us a try yet, we think they’ll enjoy what they see.” Mama Angelo’s, at 440 Ridge Road, North Arlington, is open Tuesday and Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Sunday, noon to 8 p.m. They’re closed Mondays. For additional information, menus and testimonials, visit www. theoriginalmamaangelos.com or call 201-997-0577. Takeout and delivery from Harrison north to Wood-Ridge is available for free.

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Another wake-up call by KPD Readers of the Kearny police blotter will recall that last week’s reports included that of a township man taken into custody after he was found sleeping on the lawn at St. Cecilia’s Church on Kearny Ave. That was on Oct. 7 at 4:30 p.m. On Oct. 15, at 2:30 p.m., Officers Brian Wisely and Kevin Arnesman found the same individual, 50-year-old Arthur Smith, in the same place doing the same thing, police said. When they awoke him, he allegedly became confrontational and told the cops, "I'll worship God wherever I choose." According to police, Smith has been advised on multiple occasions that he is not allowed on the property. Wisely and Arnesman confirmed this with parish administrators, warned Smith yet again that he was not welcome

and issued him a summons for defiant trespassing. Stay tuned. ••• Other recent reports from the Kearny police blotter included the following:

on a guardrail. When Floyd approached, occupant Franklin Garcia, 32, of Union City, reportedly inquired, "Officer, why did you stop me?" Garcia was able to exit the vehicle, but the Kearny Fire Department had to cut the Oct. 8 Honda off the rail. At 2 p.m., Officer Chris He was chaged with DWI, Levchak observed an SUV driving while suspended [no blocking traffic on Kearny Ave. pun intended], careless driving at Halstead St. while the driver and refusal to submit to an engaged in a conversation. The Alcotest. motorist, Gabriel Rubino, 42, of Kearny, was found to have a Oct. 15 suspended license, police said, A concerned citizen came to headquarters at 10 a.m. to and was charged with that advise police of a “heated offense, delaying traffic and dispute” between a man and failure to wear a seatbelt. a woman on Forest St. Det. Marc McCaffrey and Officer Oct. 13 Rich Carbone responded and Officer Tom Floyd, were told that the couple had responding to a 4:30 a.m. entered a residence there. accident at Central and Upon investigation, the Pennsylvania Aves. in South were able to determine that Kearny, arrived to find a no domestic violence had 2010 Honda Accord impaled

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occurred and that the female showed no evidence of an assault, police said. However, in the hallway, McCaffrey and Carbone encountered Jamal Coote, 27, of Kearny, who reportedly had a strong odor of marijuana about his person and appeared to be clutching some weed. He was charged with possession of the drug and drug paraphernalia after six small bags of pot were found in his pocket, police said. ••• At 6:30 p.m., Officer Jordenson Jean's mobile computer alerted him to a Honda Civic with an expired registration parked near Highland and Bergen Aves. The owner, Jonathan Quevedo, 27, of Morristown, was located nearby and was found to have an outstanding warrant from Englewood, police said. He was arrested and the Englewood PD was

notified. Oct. 16 Just after midnight, Officer Ben Wuelfing responded to a report of an accident on Rts. 1 & 9 in South Kearny. When he arrived, Officer Jack Corbett, on Pulaski Skyway traffic duty, advised him that a 2008 Ford was stuck atop a highway divider. Wuelfing interviewed the driver, Shonett Colbert, 38, of Linden, who said her car had been hit from behind by another, which fled. Colbert's stranded car, however, was not the extent of her troubles. She was arrested for driving while suspended [no pun, etc.] and on a warrant from Jersey City. Police were able to identify the other vehicle and its owner has been mailed summonses for careless driving and leaving the scene. –Karen Zautyk

Senior dog needs new, loving home The Bergen County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center, 100 United Lane, Teterboro, seeks a permanent home for a lovely golden oldie, Styles (ID#12512), a 10-year-old Chow Chow/ Shepherd mix. This senior sweetheart sadly had to say goodbye to his family when they lost their home. According to the shelter, Styles can be a little on the independent side but isn’t opposed to giving and receiving affection, and he is a volunteer favorite. His new owners are advised to give him some time to bond, especially since he has lived most of his life with the same family. The shelter recommends walks, hand-feeding, engaging in play, etc., for bonding. Styles still has some kick to him, so the shelter also advises that his new owners give him plenty of physical and mental stimulation. This handsome fella deserves a second chance to feel as special as he did when he found his first

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Bloomfield Public Library, 90 Broad St., announces the following events: • Shirl Knobloch, author of “The Returning Ones, A Medium’s Memoirs,” will discuss hauntings and related topics on Saturday, Oct. 25, at 2 p.m. • A Halloween blood drive is slated for Oct. 31, from noon to 4 p.m. All donors must present signed ID, know their social security number and weigh at least 120. For more information, call 973-676-4700, ext. 144.

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Borough Council urges residents to sign up for free breast and prostate cancer screenings by filling out an eligibility form at the Municipal Building, 34 Sherman Ave., on Mondays and Wednesdays, between 5 and 7 p.m. Screenings are open to women ages 35 and 64 for mammography, women ages 21 and 64 for pap smear and men ages 50 and 64 for prostate/colon screenings. Eligible participants must have no insurance or indicate that their current insurance will not pay for these screenings. Income limits vary with the degree of insurance, so those with limited or no insurance are advised to fill out an initial eligibility form.

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The Women’s Social Club of the Harrison/East Newark Elks Lodge sponsors a bus ride to Caesar’s Casino, Atlantic City, Sunday, Oct. 26. Cost is $30 with a $25 slot bet in return. A bus leaves from the lodge, 406 Harrison Ave., at 10 a.m. For reservations, call Shirley at 973-483-6451. Participants must pay in advance.

Kearny

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate/Coccia Realty sponsors a coat drive, through Nov. 15, at its Kearny, Lyndhurst and Rutherford offices. Coats will be distributed to the less fortunate in the area. Drop off gently used or new coats between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. weekdays or 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekends at any of these participating offices: 636 Kearny Ave., Kearny; 273 Ridge

Road, Lyndhurst; or 11 Park Ave., Rutherford. For more information, call Randy Wine at 201-939-0001. The Presbyterian Boys-Girls Club, 663 Kearny Ave., holds its annual Halloween dance on Friday, Oct. 24, from 7 to 10 p.m. Guests are restricted to teenagers. Costumes are optional. Kearny Public Library, 318 Kearny Ave., hosts Tempest Storybook Theatre, an interactive story and craft program, open to all ages, celebrating the books of Bernard Waber, Saturday, Oct. 25, at 10 a.m. Admission is free. Space is limited. To reserve a spot, call 201-998-2666. First Presbyterian Church of Arlington, 663 Kearny Ave., will hold its annual fair on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy a bake table, tricky tray, Christmas crafts and more. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Raffle drawings are at 4 p.m. First Baptist Church of Arlington, 650 Kearny Ave., holds a free clothing giveaway on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 9 a.m. to noon. The church holds worship services Sundays at 11 a.m. with Spanish worship at 5 p.m. and Bible study on Fridays at 8 p.m. Trinity Church, 575 Kearny Ave., will hold its monthly flea market on Nov. 8. Refreshments are available. Vendors are invited. Tables are one for $15 and two for $25. Call the church at 201-991-5894 to schedule your table or call Annamarie at 201-998-2360 after 5:30 p.m. Walk-in vendors are welcome. The Rosary Society of Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 136 Davis Ave., sponsors an Oktoberfest, with live music and food, Friday, Oct. 24, in the church basement. (BYOB). Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $25. For tickets, call 201-991-2808 or 201-998-4616. A Doggie Halloween Parade and Festival, sponsored by the Kearny Urban Enterprise Zone program, is set for Saturday, Oct. 25, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Arlington Depot Park, off Midland Ave., between Forest and Elm Sts. Owners can register their dogs for a costume

contest by providing a current dog license and proof of rabies vaccine. Registration forms are available at www.kearnynj.org, the KUEZ office at 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, must be leashed.

following events: • Children ages 3 to 10 meet “Belinda Bumble Bee” author Jennifer Katafigotis Wednesday, Oct. 22, 4 to 4:30 p.m. • Kids in kindergarten to grade 4 can make a Halloween craft Monday, Oct. 27, 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. • Kids in pre-k to grade 3 will step off in a Halloween Parade Friday, Oct. 31, at 3:30 p.m. Lyndhurst • Book Club discusses “The Veterans of Foreign Wars Body in the Library” by Agatha Post 3549, 527 Valley Brook Christie Wednesday, Nov. 12, Ave., hosts karaoke on Friday, at 6:30 p.m. Call the library at Oct. 24, at 7:30 p.m. The post 201-804-2478, ext. 7, for more hall is available for all occainformation and to obtain sions. For more information, a copy of the book. Space is call 201-939-3080. limited. ShopRite of Lyndhurst, an Registration is required for Inserra Supermarkets store, all of these events. To register, 540 New York Ave., hosts the call the library at 201-804-2478. following free programs, each Lyndhurst American Legion led by in-store registered dieti- Post 139 Rehabilitation Comcian Julie Harrington. Advance mittee holds a ward party for registration is not required, veterans at Chestnut Hill Exunless otherwise noted. For tended Care Facility, Passaic, more information or to preon Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 2:30 register for a program, contact p.m. The event is sponsored Harrington at 201-419-9154 by John and Marilyn Faziola in or email Julie.harrington@ memory of Marilyn’s brother wakefern.com. ShopRite’s Marine L/Cpl. Frank Lopinto, retail dietitians can serve as who was killed in action in Viguest speakers/instructors at etnam, and Marilyn’s parents wellness events hosted by loEugene and Madelyn Lopinto. cal organizations. Here are the Post members will play games upcoming events: of chance with hospitalized • Scary Facts about Sugar veterans and distribute treats are shared at the Dietitian’s to them. Anyone interested Corner Thursday, Oct. 23, 11 in sponsoring a ward party is a.m. to 1 p.m. invited to call 201-438-2255. • High Fiber Friday at the North Arlington Dietitian’s Corner explains Queen of Peace Church in how to meet your fiber reNorth Arlington will celebrate quirements Fridays, Oct. 24 Priest Appreciation Sunday, and 31, noon to 2 p.m. Oct. 26, 1 to 3 p.m. Call 201-997 • Soups and Stocks Cooking Class offers tips on how to 0700 for more information. North Arlington Recreamake a tasty stock and a new tion Department’s Halloween soup recipe Tuesday, Oct. 28, costume parade and Trunk or 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Pre-registraTreat celebration is set for Oct. tion is required. 30. Participants will assemble Lyndhurst Garden Club in the Boston Market parking welcomes North Arlington lot at Ridge Road and Bergen florist Dennis McSweeney to its meeting on Monday, Oct. 27, Ave. at 6 p.m. The parade will kick off at 6:30 p.m. and will at the Senior Citizen Building end behind North Arlington on Cleveland Ave. at 7 p.m. High School, where the Trunk McSweeney will demonstrate or Treat celebration will begin. seasonal floral arrangements. Donations of candy or There will also be raffles and snacks are welcome. Parents refreshments. Prospective are asked to bring canned food members are welcome. For more information, call 201-939- that the Recreation Department is collecting for the local 0033. Lyndhurst Public Library, 353 food pantry. For more information, call Valley Brook Ave., hosts the

Recreation Director Michele Stirone at 201-852-0119. North Arlington Public Library, 210 Ridge Road, offers the following programs: • Lego Club, for grades 1 and up, meets Oct. 28 at 6:30 p.m. • Halloween Story Time, for ages 5 to 7, meets Monday, Oct. 27, at 6 p.m. • Comics Club, for grades 6 and up, meets Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 3:30 p.m. • Computer Basics class is slated for Mondays in November from 6 to 7 p.m. • A representative of the Newark Museum presents an overview of the museum’s vast decorative arts collection Thursday, Oct. 23, at 6 p.m. For more information, call the library at 201-955-5640. Registration is required, unless otherwise noted. North Arlington Woman’s Club sponsors a beefsteak fundraiser Friday, Oct. 24, 7 to 11 p.m., at the Knights of Columbus hall, 194 River Road. Tickets are $40. Proceeds benefit various local charities. For tickets and more information, call Christine at 201-577-1088 or Fran Sardoni at 973-8186421.

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Nutley Public Library, 93 Booth Drive, offers the following programs: • Cook-with-a-Book Reading Club. for grades 4 to 6, meets Friday, Oct. 24, at 3:30 p.m. The group will discuss a book and cook up something fun to eat. Registration is required. • Halloween Costume Party is slated for Monday, Oct.27, at 6:30 p.m. Registration is required. • Teen Zombie Night, open to grades 7 to 12, will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 6:30 p.m. This event includes zombie costume contest, pizza, games and a movie. • Pumpkin Painting, with pumpkins and supplies provided, is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 30, at 10:30 a.m. Wear an old T-shirt and bring a box to take your pumpkin home. This is open only to Nutley residents with library card. Registration is required. For more information, call 973-667-0405.

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Meet the ‘Ambassadors’ By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent

are part of an experiment to bolster the reading readiness skills of younger children EAST NEWARK – through one-on-one tutoring sessions at the end of the mbassadors and Knights walk the halls school day. And the Knights are also at East Newark Elpart of an elite group: They’re ementary School. members of the first intramuWell, actually, the Ambasral soccer squad that veteran sadors do a lot of sitting and borough observers can retalking, while the Knights are member functioning in many busy mostly outdoors. years, if at all. Explanation: the AmbasBoth programs came to life sadors are older students who

under the watch of Patrick Martin, the new superintendent/principal of the borough’s only school, although Martin credits school psychologist Shelley Harrison for recommending the student tutorials as a way of breaking through the language barriers that many of the school’s ethnically diverse population face.

Because a significant number come from families whose primary language is something other than English – mostly Spanish and Portuguese – the kids are up against it when it comes to getting English homework help at home, especially if one or both parents are working the night shift, said Jeanine Cruz, now in her 15th year as

a basic skills teacher in East Newark. And that impacts kids’ performance on standardized tests, not only in Language Arts but also in math, since arithmetic word problems can be tricky without a full understanding of the words. Enter the Ambassadors. see TUTORS page

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Good times at Belleville High By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent

when we happened to be in the same math class,” Elinor explained, “but it took him BELLEVILLE – until February to ask me out. “It was Feb. 12, 1965. We linor Mostello and went out to the Belleville vs. Bob Iracane were both Orange basketball game.” Four members of the Belyears later, he proposed. leville High School Class of ’65 Bob and Elinor remembered but didn’t actually get to know the good times at Belleville each other until their senior High last month when they year – which happened to be joined three fellow alumni – the same year the then-“new” Joseph Cervasio, Pat Bradley high school opened. and Rose Pepe – and Patricia “We met the first week of Maucione (now Pugliese), one school in [September] 1964 of their former social studies

teachers who has since retired, at a mini-reunion of some members of the first class to graduate from the current Belleville High. Cervasio, who was president of the Class of ’65, which had 364 students, had called BHS Principal Russell Pagano about organizing a visit, primarily to celebrate Bob and Elinor’s initial meeting in Classroom 217. “When I was contacted late over the summer by Mr. Cervasio, I thought this would

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be a great opportunity to reunite the community with the wonderful things at Belleville High School,” Pagano said. “Having alumni return to our school and speak to our students give our students an insight on what to expect when they leave the halls of Belleville High School. It provides encouragement, positive vibes, creates respect and helps student learn about success. This is why I had Mr. [BHS Vice Principal Joseph] Rotonda coordinate this event with me.” The alums got a tour of the building from BHS seniors, ate cupcakes marked “BHS 1965” baked by the school’s culinary arts students and fielded questions from students. “I really enjoyed high school,” said Elinor Iracane. “Belleville was a great place to grow up.” And, in September 1964, “It was heaven to be in a new place. We had spent three years in the other building on Washington Ave. [now the middle school] where we

were on split sessions where it was so crowded that one year, we couldn’t even get to our lockers, so we had to carry our books everywhere. “In the new building, we had lots of space. … I remember the excellence of the teaching staff. It was interesting to see how many had gone to Belleville High School themselves. To me, that says something very good about the community.” Elinor eventually became a software engineer for AT&T at Bell Labs. Bob Iracane, a CPA, recalled the feeling of “arriving at a new school in my senior year after spending three years in the same high school my father had graduated from 30 years before me. Everything was brand new. It was a total change. In the old high school, it was crowded, there was no campus to speak of and only a small gym. For physical education, we had to walk up to Clearman Field on Union Ave. At lunchtime, you could see ReUNION page

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Lyndhurst boys’ XC wins NJICColonial title It had been three years since the Lyndhurst boys’ cross country team won a league championship, so Andre Francisco wanted to make sure that his team got a chance to enjoy the fruits of winning a title one more time. “Since we won the last one our freshman year, we had to come back and win again as seniors,” said Francisco, whose second place finish overall led the Golden Bears to the North Jersey Interscholastic Conference-Colonial Division championship last week at the Garret Mountain Reservation in Woodland Park. “We knew we had a good team this year,” said Francisco, who finished second in 17:05. “We just wanted to make sure we got our championship.” The Golden Bears were solid throughout the race, also placing fifth (Dylan Stanco in 17:23), sixth (William Hooper in 17:27) and seventh (Stephen Covello in 17:29). That consistency was enough to catapult the Bears to a resounding victory, defeating closest rival Leonia by an astounding 46 points.

“We felt like we had something to prove,” said Hooper, whose brother is the goalkeeper on the Lyndhurst soccer team. “We just got stronger as a team. We knew we were going to win going in. With the hard work we put in, we knew we were the best team.” “We felt like it was our responsibility to win,” Stanco said. “We’ve been preparing for this since our sophomore year. It’s the strongest team I’ve ever been on.” Covello agreed. “We’ve all been training hard together as a team since the summer,” Covello said. “We all have been working hard, doing double sessions, just to get better. We wanted to win this year and prove that we could become a Group I power house.” “We wanted people to see that we have a great cross country program,” said Christopher Barreto, who finished 16th overall. Beside the aforementioned seniors, the Golden Bears were helped by sophomore Xavier Locke, who finsee VIEW next page

Kearny defeats rival Harrison again, this time in overtime Defender Quintos becomes hero with golden goal By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer

ndrew Quintos is a defender on the Kearny High School boys’ soccer team. He knows defenders rarely grab the headlines, because they rarely score goals. However, Quintos has been recently finding himself in a position to put the ball in the net. He scored three goals in a recent win against Memorial and had two more goals in a victory over Belleville. In fact, Quintos has tallied an astounding seven goals this season. But none bigger than the one Quintos knocked home Sunday afternoon. In fact, it’s a goal that Quintos will hold dearly for the rest of his life. Quintos got the ball off a mad scramble in the second overtime of the Hudson County Tournament semifinal against neighboring rival Harrison Sunday afternoon at Caven Point Cochrane Stadium and somehow knocked it home, giving the Kardinals a thrilling 2-1 victory. With the win, undefeated Kearny (13-0-2) advanced to Sunday’s county tournament finale to face North Bergen, which upset St. Peter’s Prep, 1-0, in the other semifinal held at Harrison High School. Quintos was asked to describe the game-winning play. “The ball came right in front of me,” Quintos said. “I got there first before a Harrison defender could get to it. It was just my instinct. I had to get there.” “There had to be about 19 or 20 players in the box,” Kearny head coach Bill Galka said.

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Kearny senior defender Andrew Quintos scored the goal of his lifetime, getting the ball through a mad scramble in front, giving Kearny a 2-1 victory in overtime over neighboring rival Harrison in the semifinals of the Hudson County Tournament Sunday afternoon at Caven Point Cochrane Stadium.

“The ball was bouncing back and forth.” The winning play was set up by a corner kick from Calvin Carbajal, but was then touched about seven or eight times by players on both teams before it bounced back to Quintos. “He just has a knack to get to the bouncing ball,” Galka said. “He somehow gets to it. He scored two the same way against Belleville. As our center back, he goes up for free kicks. He’s been getting goals from the back. It’s amazing.”

“Of course, it’s as big as it gets,” Quintos said. “I knew that the goal ended the game. There was a sense of relief and joy. We put a lot of hard work into it. It feels good to get to the finals. Last year, we were disappointed, because we didn’t win anything. This year, we have a chance to go far, so it makes winning important.” Quintos knows the importance of the goal, because he gave Kearny its second win of see KEARNY page

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ished 13th and junior Anthony Dell Aquila, who was 19th overall in the race. Lyndhurst head cross country coach Michael Pichardo was pleased with his team’s performance. “We absolutely have a great group of seniors,” Pichardo said. “I had high expectations for this group this year. This is just the beginning. Winning the league was just the start of the journey. We want to win the county, the state sectionals and make it to the Meet of Champions.” Pichardo likes the commitment he gets from his team. “This is a very experienced team,” Pichardo said. “They won the state sectional (the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 2, Group I) last year and have

a chance for bigger things this year. We don’t have just five kids or seven kids. We have 10 kids who are willing to step up and do whatever it takes to continue the legacy of the program.” Added Pichardo, “Andre was able to win the league as a freshman, but the others didn’t, so I was happy for them.” Pichardo knows that bigger things will happen for this group. “They’re hungry,” Pichardo said. “They get the history and tradition of the program. They all know their roles. They want to do something special.” Pichardo knows that the next steps, which include the Bergen County Championships this Saturday at Darlington Park in Mahwah, will not be easy.

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The Lyndhurst boys’ cross country team won the NJIC-Colonial Division championship last week at Garret Mountain. Front row, from l., are Anthony Dell Aquila, Stephen Covello, Andre Francisco and Isaiah Aviles. Back row, from l., are Joseph Senak, Dylan Stanco, William Hooper, Christopher Barreto and Kelvin Mutsoli.

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the season against the rival Blue Tide. Kearny has never defeated Harrison twice in one year before. The previous win came at Red Bull Arena by a 3-1 decision Sept. 27. “It’s something that gets built up for years,” Quintos said. “It feels great. To be honest, I couldn’t even have something like this in my thoughts. I’ll never forget it.” Galka knew that Harrison was going to be a tough out, considering the two teams played a spirited game less than a month ago. “They had a little bit more of a motivation, considering we won the first time, so there was a revenge factor,” Galka said. “So the way we looked at it, we had to play better than them. They were ready and put the pressure on us. We were up against it.” The Kards were also without top ball distributor Marcello Matta, who was out with a groin injury. Harrison head coach Mike Rusek thought that his team had a chance against the Kards this time around. “I thought we battled hard with them at Red Bull Arena,” Rusek said. “We thought we could go in there Sunday and battle with them. I told our kids that it was our county championship (the Blue Tide were the defending champs) and we had to go there to defend our title. We had to go there and play like champions, which we did.” Rusek said that it was a tough situation for his team to be in. “I went back as far as I could and couldn’t find another time where Kearny beat Harrison twice in one year,” Rusek said. “It’s a different year. They got us twice.” The Kardinals took the lead in the early going, when Carbajal scored in the eighth minute off a fine pass from Alexi Velasquez. “Scoring early sometimes hurts,” Galka said. “You tend to get a lackadaisical feeling and let up. It might be easier not to score early. We had a long way to go in the game.” Midway through the second half, the Blue Tide tied the score on a goal by freshman Ney Moreno. “It was a nice goal,” Galka said. “It really got some momentum going for them. We were defending pretty

Both teams will be forces to be reckoned with in the upcoming NJSIAA state tournament – Kearny in North Jersey Section 1, Group IV and Harrison in North 2, Group I. “I told our kids that the only month where you have to worry about being undefeated is November,” Rusek

said. “This was a good experience for us for the state tournament.” The Kardinals have a county title to be won, facing North Bergen somewhere this weekend. The Kards defeated North Bergen, 2-1, in overtime a few weeks ago. “We haven’t won in a

while,” Galka said of the county tournament title. “We’re looking at trying to get it back again.” As for the unbeaten mark this late in the season? “We don’t mention it and certainly don’t talk about it,” Galka said. Such are the superstitions of soccer.

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well, but it was a matter of survival.” “We were pushing for a second goal,” Rusek said. “We played well in the second half. The wind was pretty strong and it played a factor, because we had the wind at our backs in the second half.” With five minutes to go in regulation, the Blue Tide thought they had the game winner. Ali Lakhrif chipped one that eluded Kearny standout goalkeeper Sebastian Ferreira and appeared headed toward the goal. “Ali chipped one from the 18 (yard line) and the ball hit the crossbar, the corner of the goal post and slid off to the side,” Rusek said. “That was tough.” Kearny also had a chance to win the game, but Carbajal plunked one off the crossbar as well, sending the game to the overtime, eventually giving Quintos the golden opportunity to be a golden hero with a golden goal, a score of a lifetime. “Unfortunately, when you lose on a goal like that, everything just stops,” Rusek said. “We started to think about penalty kicks already. The mind starts prepping for things like that. Then, suddenly, it’s over. You’re in shock, because you were not prepping for that. You stand there, like ‘What just happened?’ But that’s soccer.” The Blue Tide dropped to 13-3 on the season, with two of the three setbacks to the local rivals and the other coming at the hands of Princeton.

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One win from six straight: Kearny By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer

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playing in a spot where she never played before (defensive center midfielder) and she’s handling it well. She’s doing a lot of the dirty work that goes unseen. But that leads to our success.” Needless to say, Almeida was pleased with the incredible performance. “It’s a great feeling to be in the finals and hopefully, we can win another county championship,” Almeida said. “That was the goal coming in.” The Kards will now face Memorial, a team that they have defeated twice already this season by 3-1 and 4-0 margins. Almeida knows the old adage that it is very difficult to beat the same time three times

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can lay claim to six county championships in a row. “We just have to keep our composure,” Almeida said. “We have to come out and play our game. We just have to stay focused. We’re feeling pretty good. We’re confident, but cautious.” Perhaps history is in the making on Sunday.

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of fresh air. The school was in beautiful shape, spotless. go to the corner pizzeria. To see the kids wearing uniAt the new school, we had form golf shirts or the sport a cafeteria – there were five shirt of the day was very lunch periods and you had refreshing.” Bob confessed 25 minutes to eat.” to having “planted the seed Overall, though, high in Joe Cervasio’s head” to school “was just a good time help arrange a return visit to in my life,” he said. “And go- commemorate that special ing back to the high school time when he and his future last month was such a breath wife first met.

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From Oct. 2 through Oct. 5, the Harrison Lions Club was out in full force recycling eyeglasses and accepting donations for its White Cane program. Vision awareness has been part of the Lions’ core mission since Helen Keller asked the International Convention in Cedar Point, Ohio, on June 30, 1925, to foster and sponsor the work of the American Foundation for the Blind and to constitute themselves as Knights of the Blind in the crusade against darkness.

In keeping with the tradition of assisting the blind and those in the community who cannot afford eye exams or glasses, the Harrison Lions Club annually conducts White Cane collections throughout the town. The club wishes to thank all who donated their time and money to help this cause. For more information on the Harrison Lions Club, visit http://e-clubhouse.org/sites/ harrisonnj/index.php or emailharrisonlionsclub@yahoo. com.

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Water’s Edge luxury units leasing HARRISON – The third phase of Harrison’s River Park waterfront residential development, known as Water’s Edge, has opened for leasing, according to the developer, BNE Real Estate Group of Livingston. A ceremonial ribbon-cutting was held Monday, Oct. 20. Water’s Edge, located at 301 Dey St., is a four-story structure overlooking the Passaic River and contains 141 luxury studio, one- and twobedroom rental apartments. Tenants will have the benefit of easy access to Rt. 280 and the N.J. Turnpike and complimentary shuttle service to the nearby Harrison PATH station. “Harrison is undergoing a tremendous renaissance, and we are thrilled to be part of it,” said Jonathan Schwartz, senior vice president of BNE. “Water’s Edge reflects our commitment to creating innovative, well-thought- out residences in strategic loca-

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Rose E. Lyons Rose E. Lyons (nee Power) died on Oct. 14 at home. She was 73. Born in Canada, she moved to Kearny in 1966. Arrangements were by the Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. A funeral Mass was held at St. Stephen’s Church, followed by entombment in Holy Cross Cemetery. To leave online condolences, please visit www.armitagewiggins.com. Rose was the devoted companion of the late Gary Sobierajski for many years. She is survived by her loving children and their spouses Lisa Marie and Joao Pita and Robert and Dolores Lyons. Also surviving are her grandchildren Ryan, Kristeen, Brian, Brett and Breonna. Claire M. McCurrie Claire M. McCurrie (nee McKechan) died on Oct. 14 in Clara Maass Medical Center. She was 74.

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HARRISON Studio, 1 room, Kitchen, bath, No pets. No smoking. Close to PATH. $800/month. Utilities Included. 1 ½ months security. Available November 1st. (973) 704-5532.

HARRISON 2 BR apt. Avl. Dec. 1st $1,200/month + utilities. 1 month security. Walking distance to PATH. No Smoking. No pets. (973)943-2775 after 6pm.

KEARNY 1 BR apt. in apt. building. Wood kitchen cabinets, stove, refridg. Ceramic tile floors. H/W floors throughout rest of apt. laundry in building. Near NYC trans. & mins. To highway. No pets. No smoking. $880/month. Security $1320. Application, credit check and ability to pay required. $25 appl. Fee. (551) 226-0566

KEARNY 579 Chestnut St. 2nd fl. Beautifully renovated, 2 BR’s, Kitchen, LV, Big Deck Space. $1,250/month. 1 mo security. No Smoking. (973)445-9549

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 3 rooms. HT/HW included. Near Transportation. Available now. (732) 648-1171.

BELLEVILLE 2nd fl. 2 BR’s, Belleville Nutley border. W/D Hook up. HT/HW included $1300/month. Avl. Jan. 1st. 862-201-6166. BELLEVILLE 1 BR $915/month including HT/HW, 50 Watchung Ave. located behind Clara mass hospital, no pets. Contact Marcelo (201)622-3118 or Patrician Associates 973-284-0648. BELLEVILLE 1 bdrm in apt building. $850 includes HT/HW. No pets. (201) 998-9465 BELLEVILLE 2nd floor, 1 bedroom. Available now. 1-1/2 months security. HT/HW included. No pets. Call Mike (201) 994-5056

BLOOMFIELD 4 rm apt. All utilities incld, except electric. Move in ready. $1100/mo. Contact Pat (973) 489-7002

e.Newark E.NEWARK Totally renovated 2 bedroom, 3rd floor. $1050/mo. Available November 1st. Contact Carlos 201-988-7536 E.NEWARK Totally renovated 1 bedroom, 3rd floor. $800/month. HT/HW included. Contact Carlos 201-988-7536

harrisoN HARRISON 5 rooms, LR, DR, Kitchen, 2 BR’s 1st fl. Walking distance to PATH. 973-641-0069.

BELLEVILLE 1-1/2 rooms studio, kitchen & LR ONLY. No pets. HT/HW included. Call Al (973)284-0904

HARRISON 2BR, LV, DR, EIK. No pets.1 ½ months security. Utilities Separate. $1,000/month. Available November 1st. (201) 424-5722

ApArtments for rent

POLIcY There are NO REFUNDS or cHANGES with cLASSIFIED ADS Please note there will be a $10.00 PROcESSING FEE if changes need to be made for running specials

HARRISON Nice 1 bedroom apt. Cleveland Avenue. 2nd floor. Extra storage space off kitchen. Good neighborhood. Good rental history. No smoking. No pets. No washer/dryer. $900/month. (954)448-3339

HARRISON New House 3 BR, 2 Bath. $1,800/month. 1½ months security. No pets. Laundry & Parking included. Close to PATH & Schools. (252) 259-5854

HARRISON 2 bedrooms, kitchen, LR, bathroom. Recently renovated. Close to PATH. Available. (201)376-3184

HARRISON 2 bedrooms. Walking distance to PATH. $1300/month + utilities 1-1/2 months security. No smoking. No pets. (201)618-4958

HARRISON Modern 1 BR, 2nd Fl. Private Entrance. Clean, Quiet & comfortable. Refrigerator. No pets. $750/month + utilities. Security & lease. 862-223-9974.

HARRISON 3 bedrooms, LR, kitchen. No pets. $1300/month, 1 month security. Separate utilities. Available November 1st. 973-985-0131

HARRISON 3rd fl. 1 BR, LV/DR, EIK, HT/HW supplied. Pay electric only. $1,100/month + security. No pets. Available Dec. 1st. (973) 902-5717

HARRISON 5 Large rooms, $1,200/month + Utilities. SemiFurnished. Close to PATH. Close to NJIT Shuttle. Avl. Nov. 1st. 973-336-6771. HARRISON 3 Br apt. 1 Bathroom, parking, $1,500/month. 1 1/2 month security. Avl. Now. (973) 484-2000 Ask for Vilma.

kearNY 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 4 rooms on 3rd floor of 3 family. 1 bedroom, stove, refridge, dishwasher & ac supplied. HT/HW, electric included. No pets. Available Now. 11/2 months security. $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 3 bedrooms, Kitchen, Bath, LR, Backyard. 1st fl. 1 month security deposit. Available now. (201) 376-3184. KEARNY 2nd fl. 6 rooms. No pets. $1,300/month. 1 month security. Avl. Nov. 1st. Call between 4-8pm (973)752-7398. KEARNY 1 bedroom apt. $800/month + utilities. No pets. 1 month security. Available November 1st. (201) 725-0123

KEARNY Arlington Section. beautiful 3rd fl apt., 4 rooms, 2 bedrooms. No pets. $1150/mo + 1 month security & utilities. Available November. Call (201) 955-0221 KEARNY Arlington section, attractive 4 room apt. 4 family home. 1st fl. W/D Hook-up. Security. $1150 + utilities. 201-998-7268. KEARNY 2nd fl. 2 BR, Arlington section. Available Novmbr 1st. $1,200/month. Close to transportation. No pets. 201-362-2264 KEARNY Modern 3 rm furnished apt., 1 BR. HT/HW & refrigerator included. Smoke-Free & quiet residence. $1050/month. Please call (201) 600-0233 to schedule an appt.

KEARNY 3 room, 1 bedroom Heat and Hot water Included $850/month. O’HARA AGENcY (201) 997-6300 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 132 Midland Ave. 1 BR, LV, Kitchen HT/HW included. $950/month. 201-889-4436. KEARNY 310 Davis Ave., 2 bedrooms, LR, DR, kitchen, 2nd floor. $1100/month. 1 month security. Separate utilities. Available December 1st. No pets. No smoking. (201) 667-5985

KEARNY Beautiful 2 bedrooms, 2nd floor. Separate utilities. $1200/month, 1-1/2 months security. No pets. No smoking. Available November 1st. (973)440-7272 KEARNY 2nd floor, 3 bedrooms, LR, DR, large EIK. $1650/month. Call (201)927-1134 KEARNY 2nd floor, 61/2 rooms, 2 bedrooms. No pets. $1200/month + utilities, 1 month security. Available now. (201)719-6621 (201)772-7618 KEARNY 1st floor, 3 bedrooms, kitchen, bath, LR, close to transportation, $1250/month + utilities. Available November 15th. No pets. No smoking. Call (201)889-5878. Hablo español. KEARNY 1 BR apt. Utilities included. No smoking. No pets. $1,100/month.1 ½ month security. Available December 1st. Call after 5pm 201-600-1863 201-246-9524 KEARNY 357 Kearny Ave. 2 BR, LV & Kitchen. $1,100/month. HT/HW Inc. 201-283-4440 or 973-465-0166. KEARNY 3 BR & Studio Apts. Avl. 1 ½ months security. No pets. For More information call (973) 393-4703

lYNdhUrsT LYNDHURST 2nd fl. 1 BR apt. Private House. H/W floors, $1000/mo + 1 month security. HT/HW included. Small pet ok. 201-575-5270.

LYNDHURST Spacious studio apt., off street parking, refrigerator & stove. Full tile bath. No smoking. No pets. $725/month + security. (201)438-0535.

Newark NEWARK Newly renovated, 1 BR $900/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 5 Renovated rooms + computer room, central air. No pets. 11/2 months security. $1400/month + utilities. Available November 1st. (201) 997-3348 N.ARLINGTON 1 BR apt. No pets. No smoking. Close to NY transportation. $900/m 201-577-4301.

N.ARLINGTON 4 room apt. 2 BR’s. H/W floors. Modern Kitchen. Laundry Facilities. Close to NY Trains. HT/HW supplied. $1300/month Avl. Nov. 1st. Call 908-240-9302. N.ARLINGTON Newly renovated 2 bedroom apt., hardwood floors. Close to transportation & schools. $1200/month, 1 month security. (973)572-9173 N.ARLINGTON 3 modern large rooms. 1 BR, H/W floors. Modern Kitchen. Laundry Facilities. Close to NY Trains. HT/HW supplied. $1,075/mon. Nov. 1st. Call 908-240-9302.

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 1 bedroom. $775/month + utilities. Available now. 1-1/2 months security. (973)440-7272

NUTleY

N.ARLINGTON 2nd floor, 2 bedrooms. HT/HW supplied. Washer/dryer hook-up. Off-street parking. $1300/month, 1-1/2 months security. Available December 1st. (201)998-9300 (201)889-1143

NUTLEY Newly renovated 2 bedrooms, LR, kitchen, bath., patio, backyard, parking. Close to NY bus. $1100/month. Separate utilities. 1-1/2 months security. Available November 1st. (973) 667-6791 (862) 208-9011

N.ARLINGTON 1 BR apt. Near all services, recently upgraded, contains Refrigerator & 2 new A/c’s avl now. (973) 945-0825

ridgefield

N.ARLINGTON 2nd fl. Apt. 2 family. 3 BR. No Pets. $1,400/month + Utilities. (201)450-1370

RIDGEFIELD 2nd fl. 1 bedrooms, Newly Renovated. $1,000/month. 1½ months security. Heat not included. Refrigerator & A/C inc. NO pets. Available November 1st. 551-556-3717 201-313-8360

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furnished room for rent

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

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

N.ARLINGTON $255,000 2 Family, 1 BR each floor. 1 car garage. Ideal location. Close to NYC transportation. Call owner (973) 284-1056

gArAge for rent Garage for rent on Magnolia Avenue, off Kearny Avenue, Kearny. $145/month, 1 month security required. (201)736-1223

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

N.ARLINGTON $259,000 2 Family, 1 BR each floor. 1 car garage. Ideal location. Close to NYC transportation. Call owner (973) 284-1056 1 family Arlington section located at 195 Laurel Ave. Kearny 3 BR’s 1 full bath, Enclosed porch, LV, DR, Big EIK, Deck, W/D, Storage in basement. Requesting $225,000 Please email: 195.Laurelaveinc@ gmail.com or call (201) 334-7837 for more info. & photos.

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 To Be Built. 6 over 6 - 2 family. Call for details. $600,000. O’HARA AGENcY (201) 997-6300 N. ARLINGTON Colonial 3 Bdrm, L.R., D.R., CTB $249,000. Great Neighborhood. O’HARA AGENcY (201) 997-6300

N. ARLINGTON To be built Pick your colors. 3 Bdrms, Plus Mother. Apt. on Ground Level. $515,000 O’HARA AGENcY (201) 997-6300

offiCe spACe for rent Ridge Road Office in N.Arlignton. 1 room office w/parking, great building $550/month. Owner (201)280-7483 Retail space On Kearny Ave. Newly Installed C/A. HW Floors. 4 rooms Plus office. 1½ Bathroom. (201) 755-6001 (201) 991-4320.

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 Nice, fun, male 34 year’s old, looking for English speaking female. 27-43 for a long lasting relationship. 845-709-7898.

room for rent

store for rent

BELLEVILLE Roommate wanted. Female preferred. Big Room. $600/month + security. References required. Call Lucy 973-855-6136

Kearny – 21 Kearny Ave. storefront for rent. Basement storage & bathroom. Formerly a nail & hair salon. $1,200/month. 201-306-4051

Kearny Furnished room, Female roommate, Single occupancy, Big Room. Large Closet. $600/month + security. Proof of employment required. All utilities included. Call Ana (973) 342- 6983.

LYNDHURST Huge room for rent. $665/month. All utilities, cable & internet included. 1 month security. Available 11/1 (973) 592-2678

N.NEWARK – Room for rent, Forest hill section. $400/month. Shared Bath, No Kitchen. Utilities included. 1 month security. No smoking. No pets. Call after 4:30pm (973) 752-6877.

Male preferred. Utilities included. No pets. No kitchen. No smoking. Private entrance. Available November 1st. $400/month. 1 month security. (201)955-1075

HARRISON Room for rent. Big closets. Female preferred. Near PATH & transportation. Share kitchen. No smoking. No drinking. Available now. Utilities included y DIRECTV. Se habla español. (973) 485-9464.

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

KEARNY Room For rent. Utilities included. (201)279‐9251.

BLOOMFIELD Retail store for lease. Corner store avl. No food Please. Avl. June 1st. 800sq ft. private parking lot available. Call 973-566-0333. KEARNY Store for rent at 842 Kearny Ave. 973-229-2786

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 Help Wanted to install seamless gutter, experience needed. Must have valid Drivers License. 1(800) 479-3262 or (201) 954-4287

Hair Stylist & Barber Wanted  Contact Flo 201-207-8848 Experienced upholsterer needed for decoration company. Please call 973-817-9464 Doctor’s Office PT, Must Speak English & Spanish. Must Have car. Medical Asst./ Insurance Billing. Mature Person Call (201) 998-6231.

employment/ help WAnted Mon, Thu & Friday 1:30pm-8:30pm. DL Required For Company Car. Interview Thursday 1:30-2:30pm. 38 Johnston Ave. Kearny 07032.

Drivers wanted Harrison Cab Company F/T-PT Clean record. 825 South F.E.R Blvd. Under PATH (973)483-2211 (609)709-4738

Harrison Cab Company Dispatcher Wanted Must know area, Clean record, Previous Exp. With cab company. (609) 709-4738.

Roofers wanted full time for shingles and torch down. Mechanics & laborers 5 years minimum experience Serious Inquiries Only. Contact 973-481-9319

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.

Do you want more than $1,000 a Week? Excellent Monthly Bonus Program/Benefits. Weekend Home time you Deserve! Electronic Logs/Rider Program. 877-704-3773 Dental office seeks full-time, matureminded person for front desk and chair side duties. No nights or weekends. Fax Resume to (201) 997-1166 and we will contact you to arrange interview.

To place an ad call: 201-991-1600 classified@theobserver.com employment/ help WAnted Large Courier/ Distribution Company in Lyndhurst, looking for drivers with their own cars, SUV or mini-vans, cargo vans. Deliveries are for a LARGE RETAILER. Routes available. Mon-Sun with guarantee money. Pick up in Lyndhurst NJ deliveries in NYC. Must have bodily/ injury 100/300 insurance. Call 201-636-8725 Please bring driver's lic, ss card, declaration page , registration.

Auto detAiling Auto Detailing by Andrew. Perfection for half the cost. Lyndhurst. $75 & up. (862) 754-0007.

Automobiless 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. CleAning serviCes Annie’s cleaning Service Homes, offices. Move in-out cleaning. Gift Certificates Avail. Excellent references 973-667-6739 862-210-0681

Couple from Poland will clean houses, apartment, offices. References. (201)997-4932 Leave message POLISH COUPLE We Clean houses, apartments & Offices. 15 years experience. References (201) 563-6561.

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

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

eleCtriCAl serviCes 25 years experience Twin Electric Quality Work. Good affordable prices. Senior discounts. Fully Insured. Bonded. Lic. 16158 (973) 715-4150 (201) 562-5985

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

DO IT ALL Interior/Exterior new & repairs. All types of carpentry. Reasonable rates, quality work, reliable, experienced. 13VH06620900 (201)991-3223

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

heAting & Cooling Thermal System

• Heating • Cooling • Refrigeration • Air Conditioner • Heating • Oil/Gas 973-380-6921 Andre 201-954-2475 Manny

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home improvement FENIELLO CONTRACTING LLC. BASEMENT RENOVATIONS NO MORE WASTED SPACE. Baths, Kitchens, Deck, Painting. All types of Home Improvement. Quality work fair prices. Fully insured. Lic# 13vh03006100 (201) 906-2422

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

Fully Insured

201-428-7160

www.repairsbyfm.com fred@repairsbyfm.com

G & R Builders Roofing, Siding, Windows/Doors, Decks, Painting, Tiles & Masonry, Sheet Rock. All types of Carpentry. Lic. #13VH02536200 Free Estimates 20% Senior Citizen Discounts

(201) 893-0656

Handyman Star All inside or outside repairs. Windows, painting, sheetrock, carpentry, masonry, and decks. No job too big or small. Free estimates. Tom (201)4245042

JMW CONSTRUCTION

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

(201)935-1975

Ranne Tile & Home Improvement Ceramic Tile Repairs • Walls & Floors • Big & Small • Regrouting • Caulking • Repair soap dishes • Tile Floors. Free Est. Fully Ins. (201)355-8489

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lAndsCAping & design

pAinting & deCorAting

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

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

Andriello Lanscaping Contruction Design Maint/Clean Ups Shrub Triming Grass Cutting Lic. 13VH04443200 (201) 939-7308 MARIO ESPOSITO LANDScAPING LLc Fall Clean-Up Lawn maintenance Top Soil • Mulch • Snow Removal 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

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

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ARMIN PAINTING • Wallpapering • Spackle • Sheetrock Interior & Exterior (973) 460-2963

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

plumbing & heAting JOSEPH V. FERRIERO Plumbing & Heating Kitchen and bath remodeling. Carpentry. Fully Ins. Free Est. Lic# 165 (201)637-1775

roofing serviCes

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

Exterior Specialist Roofing & Siding Additions & Decks Quality Home Builders Lic#13VH05368600

Robert Nadrowski 201-317-0282

N&J REMODELERS

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

Nick (201)997-7657

roofing serviCes

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

(201)998-5153

rubish removAl 1 Call Cleans it All! 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

seAmless gutters 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

serviCes offered

gArAge sAle

Female home health aid, certified nurse assistant looking to take care, sick & elderly. xperienced. References avail. Call (201) 878-5876

Yard Sale Rain or Shine. St. Stephen’s is selling its furniture from former convent. Beds, Dressers, Chairs, Dishes, Misc. Saturday, October 25th 9am-3:30pm. (Please no early Birds) Beech St. corner of Midland Ave., Kearny.

tree serviCe Brookdale Tree Service Expert Tree & Shrub Care All work owner supervised Licensed & Insured. (973) 338-9284.

tutoring serviCes Retired English/Reading Language Arts Teacher available to tutor. Call (201) 955-1863. Need Homework Help? Available to tutor K6th Grade, $25/hr. Flexible after school and Saturday hours. Get in touch today (201) 467-6766 (862)368-2826

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

Cash Paid (201)920-8875 furniture for sAle

Thomasville Dinning room set w/6 chairs, hutch. Hot point 24”stove. 18cu.ft. GE refrigerator. Kitchen set w/6chairs. For info call 973-661-4717.

gArAge sAle 26 Avon Pl. N.Arlington. Sat. October 25th, 9am4pm. No early Birds. Multiple Dwelling garage sale, Great bargains, Miscellaneous household items, Books.

item for sAle Kenmore Top mount Refrigerator $300. Like new condition 28x63x31 ¼. Serious Inquires only. 978-417-9584. Complete DoubleBedroom set. Dressers, end table, Mirror. Dorm Room Fridge & La-z-boy Recliner $325 or BO. 848-232-6411

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

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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

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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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ferent things,” even though, she said, people tend not to Every Monday to Thursday, see her in that light. Even before, she said, “I was from 3 to 4 p.m., nine students from grades 7 and 8 are helping some of the kids in matched up, individually, with class with math, even though I don’t always understand youngsters from grades 1 to a problem. I enjoy trying to 4 and convene in the school work it out.” (A tutor traincafeteria to work together. For the first 40 minutes, the ing worksheet that school younger kids read aloud from staff share with the students advises: “Always ask a teacher a grade-level classroom text for help if you need it.”) to their tutors, who encourFellow tutor Elijah Brown, age them to sound out a tricky a seventh-grader, recalled word, break it into syllables and check for comprehension. how sometimes, when he was younger, he and his older After a snack, the tutors will spend 20 minutes guiding the sister “played the game of teacher. On days when I was younger ones through their sick and not in school, she’d reading homework. pull me aside for two hours Generally, Cruz said, “The and start teaching me.” little ones are excited to Had he resented her interbe working with the older vention? No way, said Elijah, students. They feel special. … also a member of the school’s They see their tutors as positive role models. They’re very Pre-Chemistry Club. “Without chatty and smiling with them.” her, a lot of the knowledge I have today, I wouldn’t have.” “Research shows that As he’s working with his [working together] also helps fourth-grader, he uses his the tutors by boosting their smart board to “write out a self-esteem,” Harrison said. word and separate it into its Several of the tutors have different parts,” along with brought in their own smart boards as a resource tool, she how words sound. Elijah believes his tutoree is “getting noted. The nine tutors are: Monica better” with his help. And, he said, “I’m very grateful Arce, Elijah Brown, Janeth because I’m doing something Medieta, Daveed Alberio and that’s actually useful instead Angela Arca, all seventhof just reading myself.” graders; and Layza Espichan, Then there are the Knights, Virginia Sacramento, Joselyn Gutierrez and Jenna Vieira, all formed at Martin’s behest, both to offer some measure of grade 8. of intra-scholastic athletic The tutorees were selected competition in soccer and as by classroom teachers while a morale builder for middle 17 students volunteered to be schoolers. tutors after getting their parThirty-three kids from ents’ consent and then school grades 6, 7 and 8 took up the staff picked nine, based on challenge, even though “very high academic performance, teacher recommendations and few” of them had previously played the sport, according to an interview. coach Michael Caravalho, the Eighth-grader Virginia Sacramento, who is tutoring a school’s physical education instructor and a volunteer coach third-grader, said she’s happy to have been chosen because, for the Kearny Kardinals Junior Varsity soccer team for “I love leading people in difTUTORS from

the past three years. Why soccer and why so many? “That’s what the kids want,” said Martin, “so they flock to it.” The kids play – so far, only

school district has offered the use of its turf field for middle school soccer play, thereby suggesting the possibility of inter-scholastic play for the first time.

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