Nov. 5, 2014 Edition of The Observer

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COVERING: BELLEVILLE • BLOOMFIELD

Fire OT prompts hirings

• EAST NEWARK • HARRISON • KEARNY • LYNDHURST • NORTH ARLINGTON • NUTLEY

A harrowing history lesson

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent

BELLEVILLE –

KEARNY – After meeting in closed caucus for about an hour last Wednesday, Kearny’s governing body came out with what Mayor Alberto Santos later characterized as a commitment to hire 12 additional firefighters … if the town’s state fiscal monitor goes along.

And town officials are pledged to do that, Santos said, even if Kearny fails to secure outside funding sources – in particular, the federal SAFER (Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response) grant – to help subsidize the cost.

In the recent past, the town has been hesitant to hire any new uniformed employees without that outside cash, insisting that it has been operating under severe budgetary restraints.

But now, Santos said, the Fire Department roster has dipped to the degree that overtime expenses to cover for ailing or injured firefighters and fire superiors have climbed to alarming levels, to the point where the town has essentially no choice but to replenish the ranks.

“We’re going to hit close to $1 million in Fire Department overtime – for both the rank see FIREFIGHTERS page

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rwin Ganz was only nine when he fled Germany in 1939, thereby escaping the Holocaust, but his memories of that terrifying time are still fresh.

Ganz, who resettled in America, went to Weequahic High School in Newark and Seton Hall University for an accounting degree, shared those memories at an assembly program hosted by Belleville High School last Thursday.

Since retiring from The Ronson Corp. after a 60-year career in 2009, Ganz has visited more than 40 schools, colleges, churches and synagogues, to tell his story.

Young people, especially, he said, “need to know what happened during the Hitler regime because when I’m gone [along with other survivors], the only way to find out is from books.”

In February 1933, Ganz explained to the Belleville students, “Hitler came to power and blamed the Jews” for Germany’s economic ills: rampant inflation and high unemployment. When he was five, Ganz said, his father “lost his job as a bank executive in Frankfort because he was a

Erwin Ganz tells Belleville students how he escaped the Holocaust. (Inset: The railroad pass he used as a boy to travel to school every day).

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Sober House ordered to pack up

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Occupants of the so-called Sober House at 2-8 Grand Place in Kearny faced a court order to vacate the building on or before 5 p.m., Tuesday,

Nov. 4.

Hudson County Superior Court Judge Hector R. Velazquez, sitting in Jersey City, so ordered last Friday after determining “that immediate or irreparable harm will result” from property owner Jacqueline Lopes “operating or

permitting others to operate a rooming/boarding house” in a single-family residential zone.

An inspection of the property conducted by the state Department of Community Affairs’ Bureau of Rooming & Boarding House Standards on Oct. 6 found that eight peo-

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under the [70-day] Speedy Trial Act to allow trial counsel for the government to prepare for trial.”

NEWARK – In response, Cammarata he federal trial of asked for a March date “due Kearny Board of Eduto scheduling conflicts,” to cation member John which the judge consented, Leadbeater, accused of taking agreeing to make the same part in a conspiracy to deexception for the intervening fraud banks of $13 million in time for the defense. mortgage proceeds, has been In March 2013, Leadbeater, delayed three months – at the 54, was charged with Daniel government’s request.

Cardillo, 49, of Wildwood, The trial of Leadbeater, a Observer file photo in a federal indictment with former Kearny councilman, conspiracy to commit wire is now on for March 2 before John Leadbeater fraud in connection with Judge Ann Marie Donio in complicated testimony conan alleged scheme to reCamden federal court. cerning causation, procecruit straw buyers (Cardillo Leadbeater’s Jersey City atdural complexity, complex included) to buy oceanfront torney Thomas J. Cammarata substantive law, extensive condominiums “overbuilt by raised no objection to the discovery [among other facfinancially distressed degovernment’s petition. tors].” velopers in Wildwood and The case had been set On Oct. 21, Judge Simandle Wildwood Crest.” for trial early next month granted the government’s According to the U.S. Atbut on Oct. 8, government request, noting that, “This torney’s Office, the straw lawyers asked U.S. District case involves allegations of buyers “had good credit Court Chief Judge Jerome B. conspiracy to commit wire scores but lacked the finanSimandle to designate it as a fraud over a period of several cial resources to qualify for “complex case,” and, as such, years and conspiracy to com- the mortgage loans.” Leadthe government gets more mit money laundering over a beater and other co-conspirtime to prepare. period several years.” ators allegedly “created …

“Complex case or litigaFurther, the judge found fake employment records, tion,” as explained by the that, “The discovery in the W-2 forms and investment National Center for State case is voluminous, in that it statements to make the straw Courts website, is a legal includes the documents rele- buyers appear more creditterm of art referring to the vant to approximately 30 real worthy than they actually types of cases “requiring estate transactions occurring were to induce the lenders more intensive judicial manbetween 2006 through 2008.” to make the loans,” the feds agement. Complexity may Initially, the government alleged. be determined by multiple – represented by Asst. U.S. “Once the loans were apparties, multiple attorneys, Attorney Jacqueline M. Carle proved and the mortgage geographically dispersed – had sought the move the lenders sent the loan proplaintiffs and defendants, trial from Dec. 1, 2014, to Feb. ceeds in connection with real numerous expert witnesses, 2, 2015, “and to exclude the estate closings on the propcomplex subject matter, intervening period of time erties, Leadbeater and his

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conspirators took a portion of the proceeds, having funds wired or checks deposited into various accounts they controlled,” the government alleged.

If convicted of wire fraud conspiracy, Leadbeater could be sentenced to up to 30 years in prison and fined up to $1 million.

Leadbeater co-defendant Cardillo was severed from his alleged co-conspirator and will stand trial after Leadbeater, according to U.S. Attorney’s Office spokeswoman Rebeka Carmichael.

They are the two remaining defendants in the feds’ sweeping mortgage fraud case involving at least 11 other alleged conspirators.

Seven of those defendants – Justin Spradley, 35, of Cincinnati, Ohio; Robert Horton, 37, of Nashport, Ohio; Paul Watterson, 53, of Mountainside; Michelle Martinez, 49, of Brick; Ernesto Rodriguez, Matthew Gardner and Steven Schlatmann, 27, of Jersey City – have each pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and their sentences are pending, Carmichael said.

Four defendants – John Bingaman, 44, of Benton, Ark.; Dana Rummerfield, 47, of Los Angeles; Debra Hanson, 49, of Voorhees; and Angela Celli, 42, of Somerset, Mass. – have also entered guilty pleas relative to the case and also await sentencing, she said.

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7 promoted in police ranks

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent LYNDHURST –

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ust four weeks after Commissioner John Montillo took over as public safety director, the Lyndhurst Police Department promoted seven cops, including the only woman in the nearly 50-member department.

Strikingly absent from last Thursday’s promotion ceremonies was Mayor Robert Giangeruso, a retired deputy police chief who had been a fixture as public safety boss since being elected to the Township Commission nine years ago.

But last month, Giangeruso was forced to accept a shift to Montillo’s old spot as public affairs chief after the township was reportedly on the brink of losing insurance coverage because several cops – including the chief – were suing the mayor for allegedly interfering with the operations of the Police Department.

Standing before a packed

house in the Municipal Building assembly chambers, Montillo said: “This is a special day for me. I’m extremely proud to be your public safety commissioner.” After having met with “almost all” of the police officers “to hear them explain their functions and the efforts they make to protect Lyndhurst,” Montillo said he was confident that the township “is a safer place because of Chief [James] O’Connor and the members of the Lynhurst Police Department.”

And he drew cheers when he declared that he was “committed to being fair and impartial” in his oversight of the department. Addressing the newly made superiors, Montillo added: “I have all the faith in the world you are right people for the job.”

Later, Montillo released a statement to The Observer, saying, “The promotions were in compliance with the department’s official table of organization. They filled vacancies that existed due to retirements that have occurred within the past year as well as one officer

currently on terminal leave.

“It’s a benefit to our entire department those we serve to recognize the talents and dedication of our officers,” his statement said. “It also makes good police-management sense to have a clear chain of command and accountability.

These promotions help us achieve that goal.”

O’Connor extended thanks

to Montillo “for taking an active role” in consulting with him on the promotions and said that the department would shortly disclose a “reconfiguration” of its table of organization. He declined to elaborate.

The new appointees are: Capt. Patrick Devlin, Lts. Robert Nicol, John Kerner and Michael Failace; and Sgts. Kevin

Breslin, Donna Niland and Richard Pizzuti. Sergeant’s pay is $121,352 a year; lieutenants make $131,854; and captains earn $142,424.

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Nov. 12 hearing on feral cats

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – ct. 29 was National Cat Day, and Kearny feline lovers were purring

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with delight over the town’s move to implement a TNR (Trap/Neuter/Return) policy for feral cats – something advocates been clamoring about for months.

It’s not quite official yet:

The mayor and Town Council will hold a public hearing on the ordinance, introduced Wednesday, that details how the program will work at their next meeting on Nov. 12 but no roadblocks are anticipated.

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The policy, which, Mayor Alberto Santos heralded as a potential “model for the state” if adopted, allows for “feral cat colonies” and designates citizen “caregivers” to “maintain them” as per the rules set out in the ordinance.

Here’s how the policy would work: The town’s animal control provider, the Bergen County Animal Shelter, would train caregivers in caring for the cat colony, help resolve any complaints over the colony’s operation and assume costs associated with the TNR program, such as traps, vaccinations, neutering/spaying.

(Those expenses would be included as part of the town’s roughly $92,000 a year contract with the BCAS, Santos told The Observer.)

A TNR Committee, whose members are to be appointed by the mayor and council, would use standardized forms to “maintain records provided by colony caregivers on the registration, size and location of the colonies, as well as the vaccination and spay/neuter records of cats in the caregiver colonies.”

The TNR Committee would also report to the town Health Department, every six months, with help from colony caregivers, on the “number and gender of all cats in the colony, the number of cats who died

[or left the colony], the number of kittens born to colony cats and their disposition, the number of cats and kittens spayed and neutered and the number of cats and kittens placed in permanent homes….”

Volunteer feral cat caregivers would register a colony with the TNR Committee, have the colony vaccinated against rabies and get “all cats” in the colony spayed/ neutered; maintain a digital photo record of all colony cats and a record of cats having been “vaccinated, spayed/ neutered and ear tipped [to identify cats that may roam from the colony]” and provide food and water during daylight hours and winter shelter for colony cats.

They would also “keep a record of any illnesses or unusual behavior” observed in any colony cats, secure medical care for ill cats, and secure “written approval” of any property owner “to which the caregiver requires access to provide colony care.”

They would also be charged with placing any kittens born to a colony cat in “homes, foster homes, or with animal shelters, rescue organizations or veterinary offices for the purpose of subsequent permanent placement.”

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Old enough to know better?

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent

16-year-old apprehended the previous day with the bicycle.

Diaz was remanded to the Hudson County Jail on $25,000 bail.

The juvenile was finally sent to the Youth House.

KEARNY –

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ast Wednesday, Oct. 29, Kearny police contacted the Hudson County Juvenile Intake Unit regarding a 16-year-old township boy whom they had arrested for receiving stolen property.

According to Police Chief John Dowie, rather than acceding to the request to send the teen to the Juvenile Detention Center, officials advised the KPD to release him to his guardian. Apparently, the county did not consider the offense serious enough to warrant detention.

But the kid ended up at the center anyway. The very next day. Following a new arrest -this time, for robbery.

Dowie said it marked the 50th “encounter” Kearny police have had with this juvenile since 2010.

Last week’s drama started at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, when Officer Steven Hroncich took a report from a Johnston Ave. resident regarding a bicycle stolen from her yard sometime overnight. The woman noted she had registered the bike with the Montclair PD when she was living in that town, and she provided a detailed description, including the make, the model, the color -and the ID number the MPD had inscribed on it.

At 3:15 p.m., Officer John Fabula, who had read the theft report after coming on duty at 2, spotted a cycle matching the description being ridden by the aforementioned 16-yearold at Kearny Ave. and Beech St. When Fabula inspected it, he found the Montclair ID number, police said.

Since there was no direct

Dowie said the KPD›s file on the teen dates to June 2010, when the boy, then 13 years old, was charged with assault. Subsequent charges have reportedly ranged from curfew violation to armed

robbery (with a firearm). The 50 “encounters” have also involved allegations of theft, robbery, harassment, trespass, making terroristic threats, and aggravated assault, the chief said.

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evidence linking the boy to the actual theft, he was charged with receiving stolen property and was brought to headquarters. It was then that the request to county was made, and denied.

The juvenile was released to the custody of his grandmother.

On Oct. 30, at 6 p.m., a 17-year-old from Kearny notified police that he had been robbed near Belgrove Drive and Afton St. Sgt. Charles Smith and Officer Chris Levchak responded to the scene, where the victim told them he had been walking across the athletic field when he was assaulted. He said he was punched in the head and knocked to the ground and was robbed of his cell phone and $5.

A description was obtained and a short time later Sgt. Peter Gleason detained suspects at Kearny Ave. and Afton St. The victim was brought there and provided identification, police said.

Charged with robbery and conspiracy were Jomar Diaz, 21, of Newark, and the same

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his past Sunday evening, a global audience tuned in to the Discovery Channel to watch the aerialist Nik Wallenda tackle another death-defying stunt.

On this occasion, Wallenda – of the Flying Wallendas circus family – would walk along a tightrope linking two 500-foot-plus high skyscrapers in Chicago – the Windy City – sans harness or safety rope.

And (drum roll, please) he would do part of the walk up an incline and another while wearing a blindfold.

This is the same fellow who, two years ago, strolled across Niagara Falls. (ABC insisted he wear protection for that one.)

“If I want to inspire others, I

feel like I have to continue to push myself,” Wallenda told The New York Times in its Saturday edition. “I thought a blindfold would be very exciting.”

Duh. To me, exciting is managing to get out of bed in the morning without tripping over my own feet. Or pitching a softball without getting whacked by a line drive back through the box. Or performing on stage and not forgetting my lines.

Why push it?

Well, obviously there are some among us for whom life just ain’t worth living unless you do all you can do – however that translates in your own universe.

If you happen to be an

entertainer on a world stage like Wallenda, I guess it’s the notion of rising to ever greater challenges that keeps you going.

Some people might see that as ego satisfaction – and there’s probably a pinch of that influencing the man on the wire – but if we are to accept his words, “inspire others,” as truthful, then we can look beyond personal acclaim to the idea that he’s taking us mere mortals along with him on his perilous journey.

That he’s putting the notion in our heads that we, too, have it in us to rise to the occasion, to be all that we can be, in the noblest and finest way in serving our fellow creatures.

Take, for example, the health

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2. All major medical organizations, including the To the editor: American Medical Assoc. and the American Hospital AsIn response to Karen Zausoc., agree that involuntarily tyk’s column on Ebola, I think quarantining someone not much of the media coverage exhibiting symptoms is unnecto date and the statements of some politicians have promot- essary. Only symptomatic individuals are contagious. Govs. ed a climate of confusion and Christie and Cuomo did not fear. The following points are base their mandatory quarimportant: 1. The current strain of Ebola antine policy for health-care is not airborne. Exposure is workers returning from West through direct contact with Africa on medical science. In infected bodily fluids such as my opinion, it was done for

care professionals – like Doctors Without Borders and their attending nurses like Kaci Hickox – who have put their lives on the line to work with the unfortunate victims of Ebola in West Africa.

There is the great courage of Malala Yousafzai, the teenage Pakistani girl shot and nearly killed by the Taliban in October 2012 for daring to advocate for a girl’s right to an education in her country and continuing to speak out in the face of persistent death threats.

Let us not forget the contributions made by test pilots, like co-pilot Michael Alsbury, who was killed this past Friday in the crash of Virgin Galactic’s experimental Space-

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ShipTwo in the Mojave Desert, and pilot Peter Siebold, who was seriously hurt after parachuting from the plane.

And, before them, of course, Amelia Earhart and countless others who risked their lives … yes, probably for fame, but also for the advancement of aviation.

Let’s not forget Rosa Parks, Jackie Robinson, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, the Mississippi Freedom Fighters who were an inspiration to the cause of civil rights.

Yes, they all walked their own type of tightrope because they believed that in pursuing something bigger than themselves that the world would be better for it.

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LISTEN TO THE EXPERTS political reasons.

3. Nurse Kaci Hickox did not exhibit any symptoms. When the governors announced that she was being quarantined at University Hospital, they ignored the fact that she did not have a fever and was not contagious. Isolating her in a tent with no heat, A/C or a toilet was an overreaction and contributed to the climate of fear.

4. New York’s only Ebola patient, Dr. Craig Spencer, rode the subway, jogged several

miles, visited a bowling alley, walked the High Line and patronized restaurants with his girlfriend before he exhibited any symptoms. The media contributed to the climate of fear by tracing his whereabouts, even though no one in the general public was at risk when he was asymptomatic.

5. The Dallas hospital exposures demonstrate that there are unacceptable deficiencies in protocols and training for nurses, doctors and first responders who may come in

contact with Ebola patients.

Instead of focusing on those gaps, most media and many politicians on TV continue to stoke a climate of fear by conjuring unreal risks to the general public.

We should listen to what the medical experts say about this deadly virus and base our public health policies on medical facts, not fear, and certainly not politics.

Mayor Alberto G. Santos Kearny

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Shoplifter had taste for fine wine: NPD blotter A thief with a craving for the classic vino got away with a $1,900 bottle of wine from a Nutley liquor store last Tuesday, Oct. 28.

Police said that a man described as either a light-skinned black or Hispanic, about 6 feetfour, more than 200 pounds, wearing a grey sweatshirt with a dark colored vest, light colored cap, black shoes, Bluetooth headset on his right ear, possibly having keys hanging on a front right belt loop, and possibly driving a black Land Rover, entered the Franklin Ave. shop at 8:21 p.m. and asked the manager if he could check out some of the better wines.

He was shown one selling for $500 which he placed back on the shelf and then began looking at even more expensive brands, police said.

At some point, police said, the manager went to check on something and, when he returned, the customer was gone, along with a bottle of 2005 Chateau Haut Brion, Pessac-Leognan, France valued at $1,900 kept in a cabinet with expensive wines.

A store surveillance system captured an image of the alleged shoplifter.

Detectives are investigating.

Police are asking anyone who may know the identity of the man in the photo to call them at 973-284-4940.

In a separate incident, during the early morning hours on Oct. 29, an officer on patrol observed a 2006 Chevrolet with its engine running on the 300 block of Walnut St. and stopped to investigate.

Inside, police said, the officer discovered Melvin Roman, 24, of Hopatcong, allegedly under the influence of synthetic marijuana, with his girlfriend, Ann Montalvo, 25, of Newark.

Police said the officer also found, inside the car, 11 GPS units. Detectives later determined that three of the units were reported stolen out of two vehicles on Highfield Lane and one on Edgewood Ave., both in Nutley.

Investigation further determined that the units had been in Linden, Elizabeth, Westfield and Clark but police said Roman told them he was only targeting for entry vehicles in Garwood and Nutley.

Roman and Montalvo were each charged with possession

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Wine shoplifting suspect.

of CDS and burglary to autos.

Roman was held in Essex County Jail on $25,000 bail while Montalvo was released, both pending court appearances.

Between Oct. 26 and Oct. 30, Nutley PD also responded to 10 “suspicious” incidents, 19 motor vehicle accidents, 15 disputes and the following incidents: Oct. 26 A Passaic Ave. resident reported an apparent fraud, stemming from having misplaced their credit card. When the resident tried to cancel their account, they found an unauthorized charge of more than $100 from the Extra Supermarket in Newark. The account was subsequently canceled.

Oct. 27 An Oakridge Ave. resident complained they were getting harassing phone calls during the past several weeks, all from the same number from someone who called himself “Steve,” seeking access to the family’s home computer to address a problem with the Windows program. The resident said that three calls came that night, with the last one being verbally abusive.

••• Police said a Hawthorne Ave. resident was an apparent victim of identity theft. After reporting the loss of their Visa debit card to the bank, the resident discovered that there were three unauthorized charges made to the card totaling about $120.

Two other transactions were declined, they said.

Oct. 28 Police said a case of an apparently mistaken address left a local resident without a delivery.

The resident told police they’d ordered two coats, valued at $990, from Bloomingdales for shipment to Nutley but UPS allegedly delivered the shipment to the wrong address and, when the driver returned to retrieve the packages, they weren’t

••• The victim of an identity theft told police that someone had used their debit/credit card to make four unauthorized transactions in Lyndhurst and Hoboken totaling more than $300. Police said the card, which was inadvertently left at a local store, has been canceled.

••• A Centre St. resident report-

ed that a female was observed having keyed and kicked their car, leaving scratches and dents on the rear passenger side quarter panel, along with key marks to the truck and a large dent on the rear driver’s side quarter panel and key marks on the entire driver’s side.

Oct. 29 Someone threw a rock at a Harrison St. resident’s vehicle, breaking the rear windshield.

Police noticed a large rock on the ground under the car window and the point of impact on the windshield the size of the rock.

Oct. 30 Residents told police that someone in Texas had cashed a check for $13,980 from their savings account and that their bank had advised them the check was fraudulent.

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Cops stop menacing intruder: HPD blotter HARRISON – An East Newark man was grabbed by cops early on Monday, Oct. 27, after police said he threatened people in a Harrison multi-family dwell-

ing, left and then returned carrying a shard of broken glass.

Harrison Police Det. Dave Doyle said the incident began at around 2 a.m. when a man,

later identified as Michael Caldera, 35, burst into a building on Grant Ave. and made his way to the second floor and started making a racket, screaming for his girlfriend.

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Tenants, roused by the commotion, tried to get Caldera to leave but police said Caldera refused and tried to force his way into a secondfloor apartment where, police surmise, he apparently thought his girlfriend was staying.

Police said two tenants, a woman from the second floor and a man from the first floor, responding to the incident, managed to drag Caldera away from the apartment and down the stairs to the front of the house.

There, police said, Caldera allegedly shouted, “I’m going to hurt everyone in this house.”

Witnesses told police that Caldera began running toward East Newark and was seen at the intersection of Grant and Central Ave. before returning to the Grant Ave. house while brandishing a large glass shard before being apprehended by police from East Newark and Harrison.

Caldera was arrested on charges of burglary, possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose and terroristic threats.

He also had an active warrant from Newark, police said.

Caldera was taken to Hudson County Jail to await court action after failing to post total bail of $75,000 for all the charges and the warrant.

In other Harrison incidents logged by Harrison PD during the past week: Oct. 27 At 9:54 a.m., while on patrol, an officer saw an orange forklift traveling backwards, north on Frank E. Rodgers

Blvd. N., through the Central Ave. intersection against the light, nearly causing an accident.

Northbound traffic was backed up for nearly two blocks behind the forklift, police said. When the driver, later identified as Alberto Badillo, 60, of Paterson, stopped in front of 505 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. N. to deliver a supply of wood, the officer advised Badillo he would be getting two traffic summonses by mail so that he could continue his delivery.

At that point, police said Badillo began protesting loudly, stepped off the sidewalk and confronted the officer, prompting the officer to arrest him and charge him with disorderly conduct.

••• At 1 p.m., a woman came to HQ to report that she’d placed an order for several online items valued at $46 that were scheduled to be delivered to her home on the 700 block of Bergen St. on Oct. 20 but which she didn’t receive. After informing the company from which the items were ordered, she was told that delivery was made on Oct. 20. Police said the woman told them this was the third time that a package had been removed from her porch.

Oct. 30 A woman reported a theft from her vehicle, which she valet-parked at 8:30 p.m. at the Red Bull Arena. After returning from the soccer game at about 10 p.m., the see HPD page

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KPD blotter: Some make it easy A township man who allegedly held a stolen cell phone for ransom and arranged a rendezvous to collect the cash wins this week’s Catch Me If You Can -- And You Definitely Can award.

On Oct. 28, Officer Daniel Esteves responded to a Kearny residence to interview the victim of the theft, a 17-yearold girl who reported that an unknown man had contacted her, demanding $100 for return of her iPhone and providing a location on Pavonia Ave. where they could meet.

The girl did not keep the appointment. But Esteves did.

And at the site, he encountered Michael Henriques, 27, of Kearny, who was allegedly in possession of the iPhone that had been used to call a number supplied by the victim.

Henriques was promptly arrested for receiving stolen property.

(Runner-up for the Catch Me If You Can prize goes to a man who reportedly tried to outrun police while they were in a car and he was on a bicycle. See Oct. 28 notes.)

••• Other recent reports from the Kearny police blotter included the following: Oct. 24 Dets. Michael Gonzalez and Bryant Obie, on patrol at Kearny and Oakwood Aves. at 10:30 a.m., saw a female pedestrian drinking from a 24-oz. can of Steel Reserve malt liquor. While confirming her identity in order to issue a summons for public consumption of alcohol, they learned she had four outstanding warrants -- two each from Union Township and Clark. Theresa Rossi, 58, of Lakewood, was arrested, and the aforemen-

tioned communities were notified.

• • • At noon, Officer Damon Pein was dispatched to Walmart, where security had detained alleged shoplifter Yvonne Barnes, 54, of Newark.

In a search incident to arrest, police said, nine hypodermic needles were found in her purse.

She was charged with their possession, shoplifting and on an outstanding Kearny contempt-of-court warrant.

••• Officer Jordenson Jean, patrolling at Schuyler Ave. and Hoyt St. at 3 p.m., stopped a passing motorist for talking on a hand-held cell phone while driving.

Paul Saracino, 29, of Jersey City, was charged with that MV violation and also for driving while suspended and failure to surrender a suspended license.

Oct. 26 At 10:20 a.m., a concerned citizen alerted police to possible drug use at Brighton and Bergen Aves. In the area, Officer Esteves found Abdel Muhammad, 20, of Kearny, detected the apparent odor of marijuana and saw him discard a plastic container. This was recovered, along with a still-burning marijuana blunt, police said. Muhammad was charged with possession of pot and drug paraphernalia.

Oct. 27 Shortly after midnight, Officers Ben Wuelfing and Chris Medina were called to Walmart to take into custody 31-year-old Ron Sampson of Montclair for allegedly attempting to shoplift clothing and a TV. Police said a warrant check revealed he had two -- one each from Newark

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Al Cifelli tapped as Knight of the Year

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent

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Dolaghan said that Cifelli, HARRISON – who serves as a Ninth District representative on arrison attorney the Hudson County Board Albert J. Cifelli will be honored as Knight of Freeholders, has been advocate for the K of C in of the Year at the Harrison Harrison for many years, Knights of Columbus Our providing legal services to Lady of Grace Council 402 Shield Awards celebration on the organization at no cost for many years.

Dec. 2, it was announced by Raised in Harrison, Cifelli Grand Knight Tom Dolawas a magna cum laude ghan. graduate of Rutgers UniThis year’s event will be versity, where he earned held at the Harrison/East his bachelor’s degree, and Newark Elks hall, 406 Harreceived a law degree from rison Ave., from 6:30 to 8

A past president of the West Hudson Bar Association, Cifelli has served as public defender and municipal prosecutor in Kearny and public defender in Harrison.

He sat on the old West Hudson Hospital Board of Governors for 10 years, including two as chairman.

At the event, Dolaghan said the Knights will announce the presentation of Photo by Ron Leir a $10,000 donation to the Harrison Public Library “in Al Clfelli honor of a brother Knight, Rutgers Law School, Newark. the late Mayor Raymond McHe practices law with partDonough,” to help with the ner Ken Davie in Harrison. conversion of the top floor to accommodate new quarters for the Harrison Museum.

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Police Chief Derek Kearns in recognition of the strides made by the Harrison Police Department in cutting crime.

Kearns will accept the award on behalf of the entire department.

Between January and June 2014, Kearns said that Harrison has seen an overall reduction in crime of nearly 31% from the same period last year, and a drop in violent crime by nearly 56%, with 15 incidents of robberies and aggravated assaults reported the first half of 2014 compared with 34 for the same time period last year; and non-violent crime (auto thefts, burglaries and larcenies) down by almost 27%, from 236 such incidents reported the first half of last year to 163 this year.

Members of the Harrison Fire Prevention Bureau will share the Firefighter of the Year award in recognition of the Fire Department achieving an annual 5% reduction in the total number of fire-related incidents for the past five years. Fire Director Harold Stahl will be asked to accept the award on behalf of the bureau.

The Outstanding Citizen of the Year award will be presented to Jorge J. Tena, corporate manager of GEO Specialty Chemicals, 8 Essex St., Harrison. He’s being feted for permitting Harrison Recreation teams access to the company’s property to play and for extending the property’s use to community groups such as for the Second Ward Family Carnival Fest.

Special recognition is being given to the Knights’ Ladies Auxiliary and to Katie Darmetko Walker in particular for spearheading fundraising drives on behalf of disabled Kearny student-athlete Steve Koziel that netted more than $10,000 in the past two years for special athletic gear that facilitated Koziel’s ability to compete successfully in track and field events around the world.

There is no admission fee for the Shield Awards event but anyone interested in attending is asked to call Dolaghan in advance at 973766-6458.

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Ease your pain with Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture in Harrison

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during acupuncture treatment, there’s more of a balance. The fat doesn’t stay just around the HARRISON – belly. It balances better to all There’s an epidemic in this parts of the body and slowly, country — and sadly, it involves people see the weight go down. millions of people who suffer “It really helps the digestive from chronic pain. To treat the function.” unbearable pain — caused by a Of course, patients also have myriad of complications from to commit to a more healthy Sciatica to simple work-place diet, regardless of how they’ve accidents — many people have eaten in the past. no other choice but to use very “No sweets!” she said, laughstrong pain medication. ing.

And often enough, that use As for smoking, Li says there of pain pills leads to outright are special points in the human addiction. body that control addiction.

But there are alternatives to With acupuncture treatment, using pain meds — and one of cravings for nicotine and other those alternatives is right in drugs can subside. your backyard in Harrison.

“It has helped people quit Dr. Weiping Li runs the Lee smoking and other drugs,” Traditional Chinese Medicine she said. “And for others, it’s Health Center in town — and Inset: Dr. Weiping Li controlled the desire for the she’s got another office on drugs.” said. “From Chinese herbs, to recommend acupuncture to up, but then her gynecologist Grove Street in Downtown To experience what Li has to teas to massage to foot reflexol- women who have trouble getsuggested she try acupuncture.

Jersey City. Li is a licensed offer, you don’t need insurance, ogy, we use all different kinds ting pregnant. The treatments So that is what she did — she acupuncturist in New Jersey and treatments are reasonably of methods to alleviate all kinds can balance hormone levels, came to us for a few months of and New York and also earned of pain.” priced.

She says most insurance give women more confidence treatment. a diploma in acupuncture from plans don’t cover acupuncture, Li says most of her patients and make irregular periods “The 11th time she tried the National Certification but if yours does, it’s accepted. come to her complaining of more regular.” in-vetro fertilization, she got Commission for Acupuncture The Harrison Lee TCM chronic back pain, muscle pain, The treatments for women pregnant. It was a great story. and Oriental Medicine more Health Center is located at 215 knee and elbow issues, Carpal with fertility issues, she says, And it can happen to others in than 20 years ago. She’s speN. Second St., and the Jersey Tunnel syndrome, Sciatica and help to relieve poor circulation a similar situation.” cially trained in Traditional muscle spasms. of blood in the pelvic area, a Li also says acupuncture and City center is at 293 Grove St. Chinese Medicine and western Her methods also help common cause of infertility, TCM can also help people who Office hours are Monday to medicine.

Friday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and people with allergies, asthma, and can boost the percentage are overweight and who want Li recently sat down with weekends, from 11 a.m. to 8 stress, anxiety, insomnia and of women who have had trouto stop smoking.

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Prior to the Oct. 20 incident, Morales had been taken into custody three times -- on Oct. 2, 14 and 17 -- for allegedly stealing Enfamil from Walmart.

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Chief Steve Dyl said: “Yes, we But Santos said that some looked at our overtime for 2013 of that cost would be offset by and 2014 and we figured that retirements of veteran uniif we put a few more [fireformed employees anticipated fighters] on, we’d have better in both the Police and Fire balance and put a dent in the Departments during the next O.T.” couple of years.

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Meanwhile, Santos said the town is also planning to hire more police officers to strengthen thinned ranks. To that end, he said that Civil Service has asked the Police Department to verify residencies of the people on the current appointment list. He declined to say how many cops might be hired.

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He also says the bureau has received “no certificate of

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The judge will allow Lopes to explain why the occupants of the house should be allowed to stay – but not until a hearing set for Dec. 12 at 11:30 a.m. in Jersey City.

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According to complaints filed by Kearny with Superior Court, Lopes acquired the Grand Place property around May 2014 and received a C.O. for its “continued use” as a “one-family dwelling.” But, the complaint notes, Lopes “is being paid $1,900 per month to illegally operate, or to permit others to illegally operate, a boarding house on the premises.”

This contention, the town says in its complaint, is borne out by the state inspection report.

And because the Valentine House accommodates “recovering drug and alcohol addicts,” that is “of particular concern to the town because the Roosevelt Elementary School is approximately 100 feet from the premises,” the complaint says.

Further, the complaint says, Lopes “has not applied to the town for a variance to use the

premises as a rooming/boarding house [and] is not licensed by the [state] as a rooming/ boarding house operator ….” and that she “misrepresented that she would occupy the premises as her sole residence.”

Fairfield attorney Gregory Castano Jr., the town’s general counsel, argued in the complaints that, “The town has a statutorily mandated obligation to enforce the state and local zoning laws. Every single day that Ms. Lopes is permitted to operate an illegal rooming/ boarding house at the [Grand Place] premises is a flagrant, continuing and ongoing injury for which the town – which represents the general public interest – has no other remedy.”

Lopes couldn’t be reached and reportedly had no legal representative at last week’s court session. Valentine’s attorney Thomas J. Cotton was unavailable last week.

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around town Belleville

The fifth annual Essex County Veteran’s Day ceremony includes a tribute to the late Joseph “Joe” Fornarotto, who served as commander of Disabled American Veterans Belleville/Nutley Chapter 22.

The program begins at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at Essex County Veterans Memorial Park, on W. Market St., Newark.

The ceremony will be held rain or shine.

Belleville Public Library and Information Center, 221 Washington Ave., offers the following children’s programs: * Saturday craft program takes place Nov. 8 at 3 p.m. * Pajama Story Time program continues Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 6 p.m.

Both are open to all ages and no registration is required.

For more information, call the library at 973-450-3434 or visit www.bellepl.org or belleplcr.blogspot.com The Woman’s Club of Belleville meets the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at its clubhouse, 51 Rossmore Place. Prospective members are welcome. For more information, contact Terry Landon at 973-751-6529.

Time, open to ages 19 to 36 months, on Tuesdays and Fridays at 11 a.m.; Pre-K Story and Craft, open to ages 3 to 5, on Wednesdays at 11 a.m.; and Baby and Me, for up to 18 months, on Thursdays at 11 a.m.

Harrison

Harrison American Legion Post 282, 8 Patterson St., hosts the following events: • Harrison Police Department vs. Harrison Fire Department chili cook off begins at 6 p.m. on Nov. 8, at the post hall. Representatives from both departments will bring their best chili to be judged by a few locals. All are welcome.

• The post invites the community to a Veteran’s Day observance on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m., at the veteran’s monument in Roosevelt Park, 318 Harrison Ave.

Kearny

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate/Coccia Realty continues a coat drive for the area’s less fortunate, through Nov. 15, at its Kearny, Lyndhurst and Rutherford offices. Drop off gently used or new coats between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. weekdays or from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekends at any of these participating offices: 636 Kearny Ave., Kearny; Bloomfield Bloomfield Public Library, 90 273 Ridge Road, Lyndhurst; or 11 Park Ave., Rutherford. For more Broad St., announces the folinformation, call Randy Wine lowing programs: at 201-939-0001.

• A free Origami class, open Presbyterian Boys-Girls to ages 13 and up, is slated for Club, 663 Kearny Ave., holds Nov. 19 at 3 p.m. All materials its annual fall dance on Friday, will be supplied. Registration Nov. 7, from 7 to 10 p.m. Prizes is required. Visit http://www. will be given to the best bplnj.org/programs/. dancers. Guests are restricted • Cartooning class, open to teenagers. to ages 10 and up, takes place Kearny Public Library, 318 Wednesday, Nov. 12, from 4 to Kearny Ave., hosts the follow6 p.m. ing free programs: • The Mid-day Movies • The Movie Premiere series program continues its 12:15 p.m. continues with a special screenscreenings on Mondays and Thursdays. Here’s the schedule: ing of Disney’s “Maleficent” (PG) featuring Angelina Jolie Thursdays: Nov. 6 – “Awakenon Friday, Nov. 7, at 4 p.m. ings,” Nov. 13 – “Grand Piano,” • Saturday Family Film MatiNov. 20 – “The Other Womnees continue on Saturday, Nov. an,” and Nov. 27 – No movie (Thanksgiving Day); Mondays: 8, at 11 a.m., with a screening of “Planes: Fire and Rescue” (PG).

Nov. 10 – “The Best Years of • An Adult Painting Party, Our Lives,” Nov. 17 – “The open to ages 14 and up, is set for Grand Budapest Hotel” and Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m.

Nov. 24 – “The House of Yes.” to 2 p.m. A $5 registration fee • Craft project, open to ages helps cover the cost of paints 5 and up, is set for Nov. 6 at 2 and canvases. Class size is limp.m. ited. To reserve a spot, call the • The library offers the follibrary at 201-998-2666. lowing story times: Toddler

For more information on any library programs, call 201-9982666 or visit www.kearnylibrary.org.

Trinity Church, 575 Kearny Ave., will hold its monthly flea market on Nov. 8, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Refreshments are available. Vendors are invited.

Tables are one for $15 or two for $25. Call the church at 201-9915894 to schedule your table or call Annamarie at 201-998-2368. after 5:30 p.m. Walk-in vendors are welcome.

First Presbyterian Church, 663 Kearny Ave., hosts a Geek Flea Market on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Over 40 vendors will be selling comics, collectibles, art and more for all ages. Admission is free.

Lyndhurst

Lyndhurst Health Department, 601 Riverside Ave., Suite 1, holds its seasonal flu shot clinic on Monday, Nov. 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. Free shots are available to township residents age 18 and older. Anyone on Medicare must bring their card.

Wear clothes with loose-fitting sleeves to make it easier to receive the shot. No appointments are needed for the flu clinic. For more information, call the Lyndhurst Health Department at 201-804-2500.

Lyndhurst Public Library, 353 Valley Brook Ave., hosts the following events: • Book Club discusses “The Body in the Library” by Agatha Christie Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 6:30 p.m. Call the library to reserve a copy of the book. Space is limited.

• LetHistoryLive.net presents “The Real History of Thanksgiving” on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 6:15 p.m. Space is limited. To register, call the library or email romeo@lyndhurst.bccls.org.

• Walk-in Story Times, open to grades pre-K to 2, take place every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at 6:30 p.m. No registration is required.

• Cornucopia Mobile Craft, open to grades 1 to 4, is offered on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 3:30 to 4:15 p.m.

• Turkey Headband Craft, open to grades pre-k to 3, is set for Monday, Nov. 17, from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m.

Registration is required for all of these events, unless otherwise noted. To register, call the

library at 201-804-2478.

New Jersey Meadowlands Commission announces the following programs: • Art of the Heavens, a program open to all ages on how humans created art as inspiration from the cosmos, will be held on Thursday, Nov. 6, from 2 to 3 p.m., at the Meadowlands Environment Center, 1 DeKorte Park Plaza. Cost is $5; $4 for MEC members. Registration is recommended and appreciated.

To register, go to http://mec. rst2.edu/environment.

• Birds of Prey, a program featuring live raptors, is open to all ages on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2 to 3 p.m., at the Meadowlands Environment Center. Learn about their behavior, physiology and natural history. Admission is $5; $4 for MEC members.

Registration is recommended and appreciated. To register, go to http://mec.rst2.edu/environment.

For more information on NJMC programs, call 201-4608300

North Arlington

The Angry Coffee Bean, 89 Ridge Road, hosts its creative writing group’s first open mic on Monday, Nov. 10, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. All are welcome.

North Arlington Public Library, 210 Ridge Road, offers the following programs, for which registration is not required, unless otherwise noted: •Story Time, open to ages 4 to 7, takes place Thursday, Nov. 6, at 11 a.m.

• YA (Young Adult) Movie Days, open to grades 6 and up, continues on Friday, Nov. 7, at 3 p.m.

• Sing-along Story Time, open to ages 2 to 5, offering stories, music and simple crafts, will be held on Thursday, Nov. 13, at 11:45 a.m.

• A class on making origami, open to grades 4 to 7, is slated for Friday, Nov. 14, at 3:30 p.m.

• A screening of the film “The Book Thief” (PG-13), is open to all ages on Friday, Nov. 14, at 11 a.m.

• Computer Coding Club, open to ages 8 to 13, meets Saturday, Nov. 15, from 1 to 2 p.m. (ages 8 to 10) and 2 to 3 pm. (ages 11 to 13.) Learn to code, develop websites, apps, programs, games and explore technology Registration is required. To

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register, visit http://northarlington.bccls.org/children.html.

The library will be closed to the public at 1 p.m. on this date, as usual, and open only for this special program.

• Friends of the Library meet on Friday, Nov.14 at 10 a.m. All are welcome to join.

• Knitting Group meets on Thursdays, Nov. 13 and Dec. 11, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. both dates.

If anyone is interested in moderating this group or offering instruction, call the library at 201-955-5640 and ask for Kristin Nelson.

• Computer Basics class takes place Mondays in November from 6 to 7 p.m. Call 201-9555640 to register for this series of courses; space is limited.

North Arlington Woman’s Club sponsors a trip on Dec. 6 to the Sands Casino, Bethlehem, Pa. The bus leaves from Borough Hall at 9 a.m.

Cost is $30 with $20 slot return and $5 food voucher. For information, call 201-889-2553.

Nutley

Due to the number of people attending the 2014 Nutley Distinguished Service Medal for Military Veterans Awards Ceremony, the venue has been changed from the Kingsland Manor to the Nutley AMVETS, located at 184 Park Ave. The event is Sunday, Nov. 9, from 2 to 4 p.m. For information, call Dan Jacoby at 973284-4900, ext. 2428.

Nutley Public Library, 93 Booth Drive, announces the following programs.

Registration is not required unless otherwise noted. To register, call 973-667-0405: • Manga/Anime Teen Club, open to grades 7 to 12, meets Friday, Nov. 14, at 3 p.m.

• An Evening at the Library, celebrating the library’s centennial, kicks off at 7 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 15. Enjoy champagne, gourmet foods, and entertainment.

Tickets are $100 per person.

Contact the library at 973-6670405 for more information.

• Babygarten, open to ages 23 months and under, offers books, nursery rhymes and playtime, on Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 9:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Registration is required.

Participants must be Nutley residents.

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GANZ from Jew,” and the family moved 100 miles away to BerncastelKues where his grandmother owned a small department store and his dad worked there.

Famous for its vineyards and wine production and an ancient castle atop a hill, “it was like a fairy tale town,” Ganz said.

But below the surface lurked the political realities of the day: “There were no more than 30 Jewish families there and the local public school refused to enroll me because I was Jewish – there was rampant anti-Semitism.”

His parents found a Jewish school – 35 miles away in Willich – and Ganz and his brother commuted there and back by train. When they’d walk out of the train station, they’d be “harassed by the Hitler Youth who, on occasion, stole our books” as police stood by and “did nothing.”

It was during this period, he said, that “Jewish men were taken from their homes and beaten on the streets” and the German state secret police, known as the Gestapo, placed

Document/photo courtesy Erwin Ganz

At l., Gestapo registry of Jewish families, including Ganz, which he acquired from a Nazi historian on a return visit to Germany 50 years later. At r., Ganz as a boy, sitting between his mother and brother.

signs on Jewish-owned businesses, reading: “Do Not Buy From Jews.”

One morning in March 1938, Ganz recalls being told by his mother that, “my dad left in the middle of the night to escape the Nazis who were looking for him.” He later learned that an American relative had agreed to “sponsor” his dad’s admission to the U.S. by placing money in an

escrow account. Armed with that information, Ganz’s father managed to scrape up enough money for a passage to the U.S. Only after he had set sail did word arrive in Germany that the aged relative had died. But a Jewish aid society arranged for shelter and work for Ganz’s dad in the U.S. Back in Germany, meanwhile, Ganz recalled returning

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Belleville boys’ soccer team keeps winning ways In August, the Belleville boys’ soccer team was headed toward great things in 2014. The school just hired one of its all-time greats in Jim Damiano to run the program, after longtime coach Len Marino had stepped down due to medical reasons.

The Buccaneers were destined for greatness.

Meanwhile, Carlos Goncalves was the program’s junior varsity coach for the prior four years. In August, Goncalves was on vacation, visiting his family in Portugal, when the Belleville Board of Education made more than 50 teacher cuts, one of whom was Damiano.

Without Damiano, the Buccaneers became a program without a coach.

“I got the phone call that Jimmy was no longer going to be the coach,” Goncalves said.

“The AD (athletic director Tom D’Elia) called me and asked me if I would take over. I didn’t want to be the head coach, but I decided to do it for the kids. I’m not sure about next year, but I agreed to do it this year.”

The program also brought back a familiar face to be the assistant –

namely Marino.

“It helped tremendously,” Goncalves said.

“Having Lenny beside me was great. He’s a great individual and a great coach. The kids all know him and love him. Lenny was determined. He said, ‘If you take over, I’ll help you.’

Lenny is my mentor. His help is always needed.”

So Goncalves inherited the program and had to try to stem the tide, keep the players on the right track that was established before him.

“I was doing it for the kids,” Goncalves said.

“Regardless of their talent, I would take over for the kids. I put their ability and their play aside. I did it for them.”

Goncalves knew that there was a lot of talent returning on the 2014 roster.

“You always have high expectations when you have a team like this,” Goncalves said. “These kids have been together for like six years. The core of the team has been playing together forever. When they play together as a team for that long, there’s no other choice but to have high expectations.”

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Good news for grid locals

Nutley makes NJSIAA state playoffs; Harrison earns first victory

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Harrison won for the first time this season, thanks to the efforts of sophomore quarterback Mike O’Donnell (l.), who had 155 yards and two clutch fourth quarter touchdowns, beating Hawthorne, 27-26. Nutley defeated Weequahic, 28-18, and now heads to the NJSIAA state playoffs for the first time since 2011, led by Rob Melillo (r.), who threw for 124 yards and a touchdown.

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here is good news to report this week for two local high school football teams.

First, Nutley defeated Weequahic, 28-18, to improve to 6-2 on the season. It was the Maroon Raiders’ third straight victory.

More importantly, the Maroon Raiders have qualified for the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 1, Group IV state playoffs, the first state playoff appearance since 2011.

“It is very rewarding,” Nutley head coach Tom Basile said. “The kids were excited.

The locker room was electric.

It was like a weight was lifted off their shoulders.”

Basile said that he always

believed that the Maroon Raiders were going to have a successful season.

“I absolutely felt that this team was going to be special,” Basile said. “The expectations were pretty high. This is a group that has been together for three years. The last three weeks, we were in do-or-die situations and we won all three. Having three and four-year players really is paying off. We tried to build this program for the last three years.”

Harrison is another local team that enjoyed success over the weekend, but it wasn’t in the same proportion as Nutley. The Blue Tide won for the first time in 2014, defeating Hawthorne, 27-26, giving Harrison its first win

of the season.

“When you’re having a season like we’re having, a lot of kids would have thrown in the towel,” said Harrison head coach Matt Gallo, whose team improved to 1-7. “The commitment of the kids has been consistent. They have been working so hard for that first win and they finally got it.”

The Blue Tide actually trailed Hawthorne, 20-0, in the first half and later trailed 26-14 before making the dramatic comeback.

Quarterback Mike O’Donnell was the Harrison standout, rushing for 155 yards on 10 carries and scoring both fourth quarter touchdowns that gave the Blue Tide the win. Sophomore O’Donnell see FOOTBALL page

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pressure a little bit, playing Livingston at home with our fans there at night. It was tough for them, but I’m very proud of them.”

The Buccaneers were set to face Morristown in the opening round of the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 1, Group IV state playoffs Monday.

In goal, the Bucs have used senior Kevin Coronel in goal, but he hit his head in the win against Millburn in the Essex County tourney. Junior Jason Cadena has filled in admirably in net. Junior Elias Tapia

VIEW from responded well for the new coach and the old coach, winning 14 times this season and advancing all the way to the Essex County Tournament semifinals for the first time before falling to perennial power Livingston.

“It felt great to be in the semifinals,” Goncalves said.

“I told the kids that it was already an achievement to get there. I told them if they walk off the field, they should do so with their heads held high.

I just believe that they felt the

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is another reserve.

The Buccaneers have two of the best defenders around in seniors Marlon Rodriguez and P.J. Gencarelli, both of whom have been with the program for four years.

“Having them back has helped tremendously,” Goncalves said. “They’ve both together helped us scoring on set pieces, scoring at least 11 goals with headers.”

Junior Maverick Garcia and senior Nelson Pichardo round out the Buccaneers’ solid defensive unit, with seniors David Esquivel and Cesar Idirovo coming off the bench.

Senior Max Correa has been a huge plus for the Belleville midfield. Correa has 23 assists, among the leaders in the state.

“He always plays defensive minded and assist first,” Goncalves said. “He could have scored more goals, because he really has a good shot, but he prefers to give it off for assists. He’s just a complete player.”

Others in the midfield include seniors Randy Fernandez, Kevin Vicente and junior Jairo Campoverde. Senior Carlos Fuentes and junior Chris Sosa are key reserves off the bench, with senior Marco Guaman also coming in as a reserve.

Senior Muhammad Cheikali is another midfielder who

Goncalves uses off the bench.

On the forward line, the Buccaneers have Matthew Gavidia, who has scored 10 goals, and senior Luis Lopez, the team’s super striker, who has knocked home 23 goals.

“Lopez is tremendously fast,” Goncalves said. “He’s very quick and gets to a lot of balls with his speed. When he gets the ball, he’s very lethal and is difficult to stop.”

Senior Gerson Hernandez can contribute at either the forward or midfield slots.

Senior Daniel Bamimore is another key reserve for the Belleville front line.

Whatever happened in the state playoffs Monday would not deter what has been a tremendous season, especially with the preseason turmoil.

“I told them that this has been really exciting,” Goncalves said. “There were a lot of challenges. We faced a lot of tough teams all season. But we grew as a team through it all in all respects. It was exciting, challenging and it was worth it for me to have the experience.”

Maybe the Belleville Board of Education can do the right thing and insure that both Goncalves and Marino, health permitting, will be back next season. The successful program needs to have some sort of stability, even with all the top players graduating.

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ing without a win, it’s easy to get discouraged,” Gallo also completed three passes, said. “But nothing has been including a 55-yard touchdown compromised. Our practice to Jason Sheppard, for 80 structure has been the same yards. way every week. They’ve all “Trailing 20-0 and bestayed the course.” ing able to come back is a The Maroon Raiders once testament to the character of again got a huge perforthis team,” Gallo said. “They mance from junior running were not giving up on the back Craig Merkle, who season. They fought hard in rushed for 211 yards and the fourth quarter, regardless three touchdowns. He also of what the score was.” eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark Gallo was impressed with for the season with his perthe way O’Donnell played formance. down the stetch.

Pete Russo had a big game, “He just took over in the collecting two huge recepfourth quarter,” Gallo said. tions as well his fifth inter“He was the guy who was ception on defense. not going to lose that game.

Rob Melillo was solid at He did everything he could quarterback, completing five to make sure we were not passes for 124 yards and a going to lose. He was throw- touchdown. ing and running like he’s an “Offensively, when people upperclassman. We know we focus on Craig, it opens up have a very young team, but things for everyone else,” Mike has been phenomenal.

Basile said. “Craig makes The mission has been to im- everyone else around him prove every year. We have a better. Rob was our JV (junbunch of young players who ior varsity) quarterback the are going to get better.” last two years and he works Jerry Rodriguez also had so hard at it. He’s gone to a big fumble recovery for the (Peyton and Eli) Manthe Blue Tide. He’s another ning camp to get better. He sophomore. knows the offense and knows “After a while, as the seait well.” son goes by and you’re playFrank Malanga made 19

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tackles on defense, including an interception. Andrew Aiello also had an interception.

“Russo has hands of gold and is always making big catches,” Basile said. “Malanga is always around the football every play” Needless to say, it was a solid team effort.

The win also put Nutley in position this weekend to play for a Super Essex Conference-Liberty Division championship against Caldwell.

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“It’s very exciting,” Basile said. “We’re now preparing for the big games ahead.”

After facing Caldwell for the SEC-Liberty crown, the Maroon Raiders appear headed to face No. 3 seed Paramus in the first round of the state playoffs in two weeks.

“We’ve waited 10 weeks for the chance to play these big games,” Basile said. “Now, it’s here. We were talking about it. Now it’s here in front of us.”

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“My knee twisted the wrong essica Failace vividly way. I heard it pop.” remembers the day that The results were staggerdramatically changed her ing.

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Failace lost her beloved grandfather, Frank Benedetto, Sr. “It was a hard time for me,” Failace said. “It was absolutely horrible. I had everything I loved to do taken from me.”

However, Failace was determined to get back to the soccer field and to the track (where she competes in the middle distance races).

Failace’s uncle, Frank Benedetto Jr., is a physical therapist who works at Paramus Orthopedic Physical Therapy.

“He took care of me right away,” Failace said. “I was blessed that he helped me. I ended up needing two surgeries. I was non-weight bearing for 66 days. But the day after my last surgery, I started physical therapy. Those were the worst days of my life, but they changed me. Those days made me who I am today. I completely believe that things happen for a reason. It all made me a stronger person.”

Failace worked diligently in her physical therapy in order to make it back to the soccer pitch and back to the track.

“I worked very hard,” Failace said. “I wanted to come back better than ever.”

Fast forward to 2014. Failace

entered her senior year with high hopes and expectations.

“I felt as a senior and as a captain, I had to step up for my team,” Failace said.

Last year, Failace played for the Golden Bears, but she was limited in what she could do.

“I doubted myself a little,” said Failace, who played while wearing a bulky brace on her injured knee.

“You could definitely tell that she wasn’t 100%,” said Lyndhurst head girls’ soccer coach Kim Hykey. “She was wearing the brace and she just basically got through the year.”

But when practices began in earnest for the 2014 season, Failace was a different person and player. The bulky brace was gone.

“This year, it’s like, `What injury?’” Hykey said. “Her speed and confidence is back.

It’s night and day to what she once was.”

“It upset me that people always came to me and asked me how I was doing,” Failace said. “I wasn’t able to run like I used to. I wanted to become better than I was.” continued next page

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Failace scored two goals as a freshman, one as a sophomore and two as a junior. But no one could expect the explosion that she has enjoyed this year as a senior.

“She has been playing phenomenally,” Hykey said.

No one could have ever anticipated what Failace could accomplish this season – or for the last two weeks, scoring two or more goals in five straight games.

Failace scored two goals and added an assist against Leonia, had two goals against Queen of Peace, scored two goals and had two assists against Bergen Charter, had the three-goal hat trick against Dwight-Englewood and scored two more against Ridgefield.

For the season, Failace has tallied an astounding 20 goals and added five assists.

For her efforts, Failace has been selected as The Observer Athlete of the Week for the past week.

“I think I have much more confidence this year,” Failace said. “Going through physical therapy has made me stronger and gives me confidence that I can shoot with either leg. I can shoot from all different angles.”

Hykey said she remembers the turning point for her senior captain.

“When I noticed her turning point was in the beginning of the season,” Hykey said, “She wasn’t scoring much, but I noticed that she hustled and played well against Glen Rock. I don’t know if that gave

her confidence, but from that point on, she got started and has been amazing. She has been making shots from ridiculous angles. I didn’t know she could do that.

Added Hykey, “She plays the left side (of the midfield) and has developed a left shot.

Her left foot has become very good. She’s not afraid to take a shot with her left foot.”

Failace admits that she has fully recovered from the knee injury.

“I feel like I’m better than ever,” Failace said. “I feel less limited than I was. I’m much better without the brace. It feels great to be able to do this. I’m completely recovered.”

The Golden Bears are also enjoying success, with a 17-2 record and a top seed in the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 2, Group I state playoffs that begin this week.

“She’s been a surprise, a pleasant surprise,” Hykey said.

Hykey likes the chemistry she has with fellow midfielder Amanda Fulcher. Another team captain, Giana DiTonto, has an incredible 31 assists.

“Amanda has done a great job distributing the ball,” Hykey said. “Jess has been getting open through the defense and making shots.”

Hykey also counts on Failace to be a leader.

“She’s awesome,” Hykey said. “She’s like having another coach on the field. She’s smart and knows what has to be done. She always tries to do the right thing.”

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Failace also runs track and holds the school record for the 400-meter run as well as two records with Lyndhurst relay teams.

Failace is also a standout in the classroom. She’s currently ranked No. 2 in the Lyndhurst Class of 2015 with a grade point average of 4.16 and a score of 1810 in the Scholastic Aptitude Tests.

Failace has not made a commitment to college. Because of her experience in the field, she wants to become a physical therapist and will attend an

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“I might run track and play club soccer,” Failace said. “I’m not ready to give up playing soccer.”

Failace also has a reputation off the field.

“She’s a goofball,” Hykey said. “I will come to my office and find 75 Post-It stickers on my wall that say, ‘Jess is the best.’ I don’t even have to read them to know who’s done it.”

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So the fun-loving captain is enjoying life once again – and scoring goals at will.

“It all made me a stronger person,” Failace said. “I am absolutely better than ever. I was asked if I wanted to have plastic surgery to hide my scars on my knee. I want them there forever as a reminder of what I’ve been through. They made me who I am.”

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Large 50' x 110' Lot! Close to Shopping, Schools and ALL Transportation! $249,900

Kearny - Location! Location! Location! Come see this Great Center Hall Colonial Style home in the Desirable Arlington Section of Kearny! All Large Rooms! All New Windows!

Hardwood Floors Throughout! 3 Bedrooms! 1 Full and 1 Half Bath! Formal Dining Room! Walk-up Attic! Large 50' wide by 112' deep lot! Beautiful Back Yard! Driveway and One Car Attached Garage with garage doors on front and back for easy access! Close to Shopping, Schools and All Transportation! A must see home! $299,900

KEARNY

E NEW PRIC

2 Family – 1st Floor w/ 2 Bedrooms, Eat in Kitchen, Living Rm & Bath. 2nd Floor w/ 3 Bedrooms, Living Rm, Eat in Kitchen & Bath.

Good Income Potential. Close to New Developments. Asking $259,000

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KEARNY

2 Family – Left Side w/ 2 Bedrooms, Living Rm, Dining Rm, Modern Eat in Kitchen w/Granite Countertops & Stainless Steel Appliances & 2 Modern Baths. Right Side a Small Studio Apartment. Driveway w/ 2 Car Garage.

Asking $299,000

Condo – Heather Glen Condo w/1 Bedroom, Kitchen & Updated Bath. 1 Car Garage & Parking For Additional Car. Super Low Taxes & Affordable Maintenance Fees. Asking $122,900 20.

HARRISON

Condo – Central Park 2nd Floor Condo w/ 1 Bedroom, Living Rm, Eat in Kitchen & Modern Bath. Affordable Maintenance Fees & Taxes.

Asking $169,000

2 Family – 1st Floor w/ 1 Bedroom, Living Rm, Kitchen & Bath. 2nd & 3rd Floors Have 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, Living Rm & Large Eat in Kitchen. Separate Utilities. Driveway.

Fenced In Property. Asking $329,000 21.

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Kearny - Large One Family Home in desirable section of Kearny! 5 Bedrooms and a bonus room for office or 6th bedroom! 2 Full and 1 Half Bath! Hardwood Floors! Finished Basement! Large Corner Lot with 2 Car Detached Garage! Close to shopping, schools and ALL Transportation! $309,900

North Arlington - LAND! LAND! LAND! Level, Buildable Residential Lot in Heart of North Arlington. Measures 39' x 71.5'. Includes large 3 car garage with property. $149,900

Condo – Modern Condo w/2 Bedrooms, Living Rm, Dining Rm, Galley Kitchen, Full Bath, Laundry Rm & Plenty of Closet Space. Parking for 2 Cars. Affordable Maintenance Fees & Taxes. Central Air. Asking $259,900

Visit Our New Website at www.RosaAgencyHomes.com

Tel: (201) 997-7860

Harrison - LAND! LAND! LAND! A Builders Dream! Six (6) connecting lots in desirable section of Harrison! 3 side by side lots with Harrison Avenue frontage, each measuring approximately 25' wide by 88' deep, and 3 lots on Jersey Street directly behind, measuring approximately 25' wide by 49' deep. $459,900

Kearny- FOR RENT! Retail Storefront or Office Space on Kearny Avenue in Heart of Town! Newly Carpeted and Painted! Approximately 350sq foot. Built in Wall A/C. 1/2 Bath. Great area! Lots of foot traffic! Heat and water included. Some Basement Storage available. $850.00

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‘Sleeping Beauty’at W.H.A.T. The West Hudson Arts Theater Company (W.H.A.T.), 65 Oakwood Ave., Kearny, continues its run of family theater stage performances with Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty.” Perfor-

mances are Friday, Nov. 7, at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 8, at 1 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 15, at 1 and 4 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 16, at 1 p.m.

Young theater-goers are encouraged to wear their

best Prince and Princess costumes to the performances.

All tickets are $8. Group rates are available. Tickets are available online at www. whatco.org or by calling 201467-8624.

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Deadline for obituaries:

Monday by 10 AM

Gilbert R. Anderson Sr. Gilbert R. Anderson Sr. died peacefully at the home of his daughter on Oct. 28. He was 73.

Gilbert lived in Glen Ridge before moving to North Carolina nine years ago.

Arrangements are by the Armitage and Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. A funeral service was held at Christ Episcopal Church, Glen Ridge, followed by a private cremation.

Gilbert is survived by his wife Mary Ellen (nee Wayte), his children and their spouses Elizabeth Ann and John A. Anderson, Jr., Kristen L. and Simon J. Hamill and Gilbert R. Jr. and Caitlin Anderson. He was the brother of Norman (Beverly), George M. Jr. (Judith), Kathleen Hall (Fred), John (Catherine), James (Joeann), Mary (Richard) McClusky and Elizabeth Jean Anderson.

Also surviving are his grandchildren Jack, Charlie, Liam, Aiden, Kayleigh and Jenna.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to www. fisherhouse.org or www.

WoundedWarriorproject/donate.org.

Gloria P. Bornako Gloria P. Bornako (nee Lambert) 90, of Virginia Beach, Va., formerly of North Arlington and Kearny, died on Oct. 24.

Arrangements were by the Armitage and Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. A Mass of Christian burial was held at Queen of Peace Church, North Arlington, followed by interment in Holy Cross Cemetery.

Born in Newark, Mrs. Bornako lived in Kearny and North Arlington before moving to Virginia Beach, two years ago.

She was a systems control coordinator with Prudential Insurance in Roseland for 25 years, retiring in 1998.

She was the beloved wife of the late Louis Bornako and dear mother of Gregory (Susan) and Richard (Maria) Bornako and the late Louise Tweedus and Michael Bornako.; mother-in-law of Rob (Linda) Tweedus; sister of the late Ruth Augustyniak; grandmother of Kristoffer, Richard Louis and Erik Peter Bornako and Louiseann Cameron;

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great-grandmother of Courtney and Syke and aunt of Frances Hansen, Ruth Larkin and Gloria Szynal.

Zachary and was the grandson of Irene and Joseph LaGreca, the late Gary Byrne (BFD), the late Mary “Mimi” and the late Jay Levinson. GreatMalachy Joseph Byrne grandson of Edna “Nana” and the late Augie “Papa” Byrne, he is also survived by his aunts and uncle, Cheryl and Russell de Moose and Michele Matos and his cousins Jessica and Shannon.

However brief Mack’s life was, he will live on through the courageous and loving decision of his parents to doMalachy Joseph Byrne nate his organs. This selfless “Mack” died suddenly on act has saved the lives of eight Oct. 31 at Beth Israel Medilittle babies. cal Center in Newark. He was In lieu of flowers, kindly only 2 years and 7 months old. consider a donation to The Arrangements are through New Jersey Sharing Network the Armitage Wiggins Funeral or Make a Wish Foundation.

Home in Kearny www.armitagewiggins.com His funeral Evelyn A. Fitzsimmons Mass will be on Wednesday, Evelyn A. Fitzsimmons, 73, Nov. 5, at 10:30 a.m. at St. of Kearny, died on Oct. 30.

Stephen’s Church, Kearny and Arrangements were by the he will be laid to rest in Armitage and Wiggins Funeral Holy Cross Cemetery, North Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Arlington. Following the cem- Kearny. A Mass of Christian etery service, all are welcome burial was held at St. Stephen’s to gather at Manor Park across Church, Kearny, followed from their home at the corners by interment in Holy Cross of W. Bennett Ave. and HamCemetery. ilton Ave. in Kearny to release Born in Newark, Mrs. balloons in the park that Mack Fitzsimmons moved to Kearny loved so much. in 1971.

Mack is the beloved son She was the daughter of the of Gary (JCFD) and Alyson late Evelyn Arnold Carlin; (nee Levinson) Byrne. He was beloved wife of the late Leo the favorite little brother of Fitzsimmons; dear mother

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of Mary DaSilva, Bernedette Marques, Kathy Murphy, Terry Fitzsimmons and the late Evelyn A. Fitzsimmons and Leo Fitzsimmons, Jr.; sister of Barbara Muelli and the late Patricia Kmon; grandmother of Candice DaSilva Yaacobi, Leo Ryan Fitzsimmons, Crystal DaSilva, Samantha Marques, Matthew, Rebecca and Sarah Murphy; and aunt of Kimberly Delvecchio and her children David and Veronica.

Jean King Jean King (Siwick), 91, died on Oct. 19 at home in Kearny.

Arrangements were by the Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Home, 585 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. A funeral Mass was offered at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Kearny, followed by interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.

Condolences and memories may be shared at www.thielereid.com.

Mrs. King was born and raised in Bloomfield and lived in Kearny for the last 70 years.

She was a quality inspector for R.C.A. in Harrison for 30

years, retiring in 1976.

Jean was a proud member of the Senior Citizens Club of Kearny, Inc., the Henrietta Benstead Friendship and Harmony Club of Kearny and the Golden 60 Plus Club of Our Lady of Sorrows Church.

She is survived by her daughters Patricia DeVita and Diane Drucker and two granddaughters Christine DeVita and Donna Joy Drucker.

She was predeceased by her husband Peter in 1992.

Stephen A. Lipyanek Stephen A. Lipyanek died Nov. 1. He was 69.

Born in Newark, he moved to Kearny 37 years ago.

Visiting will be on Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. A funeral Mass will be offered onThursday, Nov. 6, at 9:30 a.m. in St. Stephen’s Church. Cremation will follow at Rosedale Crematory in Orange. To leave online condolences, please see OBITS page

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Licensed Funeral Directors serving your needs include:

Frank X. Mulligan III, Manager, NJ Lic. 4221 Frank X. Mulligan, Jr., NJ Lic. 2953 Private Parking at 10 Frank Rodgers Blvd. North

Prayer to St. Jude Most holy apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you universally as the patron of difficulty and of desperate cases, of things almost despaired of Pray for me, I am so helpless and alone. Make use, I implore you, of that particular privilege given to you to bring visible and speedy help where help was almost despaired of.

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

I promise you, O blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor, and I will never cease to honor you as my special and powerful patron and do all in my power to encourage devotion to you. Amen.

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O Most Beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, fruit, fruitful is the Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in this necessity. O Star of the Sea help me, and show herein you are my mother O Holy Mother of God Queen of Heaven and Earth I humbly beseech thee from the bottom of my heart succour me in this necessity (MAKE REQUEST) there are none that can withstand your power. O shoe me herein you are Mother O Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to thee (three times) O Holy Mary I place this cause in your hands (three times) Thank you for your mercy to me and mine. Amen.

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WILFRED ARMITAGE & WIGGINS FUNERAL HOME Mark G. Wiggins, Manager N.J. Lic. #3916 John W. Armitage, Director N.J. Lic#2642

You will feel as if friends of family have taken over when you entrust funeral arrangements to the Wilfred Armitage Funeral Home. The family-owned firm has been in business for 75 years, serving generations in West Hudson and South Bergen. Its beautiful facilities, in a setting reminiscent of a colonial mansion, reflect the graciousness and tact of its understanding personnel.

Wilfred Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home

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ApArtments for rent Belleville 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 1 bedroom, $900/month. HT/HW included. Laundry facilities on site, 1 car parking, nice location.

No pets. 1-1/2 months security.

If interested, please call Joanne (973) 699-3146

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BELLEVILLE 3 cozy room apt. 1 BR, LR, kitchen w/refrigerator, Bathroom. All new, excellent location. $925/month.

All utilities included.

Verizon Fios with HBO, Showtime etc. included. No pets. Call (908) 204-1348 Also, Bloomfield 5 room apt. Available

HARRISON 2 BR apt.

Available December 1st. $1200/month + utilities.

1 month security.

Walking distance to PATH. No Smoking. No pets.

(973) 943-2775 after 6pm.

KEARNY 3 BR & Studio Apts. Avl. 1 ½ months security. No pets.

For More information call (973) 393-4703

KEARNY 1 Family house f/rent, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath.

Brand new kitchen, stainless steel appliances, LR, DR, laundry room. $1650/month, 1-1/2 months security.

Separate utilities. 1 year lease required.

No pets. Available December 1st.

(973) 801-0079

KEARNY 2 1/2 BR, LR, DR, Bathroom, kitchen. By appt. only (973) 715-2625 or (973) 216-8624.

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.

newark

N.ARLINGTON 2 bedrooms, 2nd floor, near NY transportation, parking, no pets, smoke-free. $1225/month + utilities, 1-1/2 months security.

Available December 1st.

(201) 246-9226

KEARNY 2 bedrooms, LR, kitchen, 1st floor.

Separate utilities. $950/month, 1 month security.

Available December 1st.

(201) 997-3402

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.

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 2 Family home. 5 rooms, 2 BR’s. ceramic tile/Carpeting.

No smoking. No pets.

1½ month’s security. $1,150/month.

Biltmore St. (201) 207-5160 (201) 991-8846

BELLEVILLE 2nd fl. 2 BR, LR, Kitchen. $1100/month. 1 month security.

Water/HT Included.

Available December 1st.

(609) 517-1494.

harrison HARRISON Modern 1 BR, 2nd Fl. Private Entrance. Clean, Quiet & comfortable.

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

Security & lease.

862-223-9974.

HARRISON 5 Large rooms, $1200/month + utilities.

Semifurnished. Close to PATH. Close to NJIT Shuttle.

Available November 1st.

(973)336-6771

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 1 BR close to path, includes granite countertop.

Washer/Dryer, Microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, range, C/A Ample close space.

W/W carpet. Window treatments. No pets.

Call 732-887-3450 before 9pm.

HARRISON Modern 1 BR, 2nd Fl. Private Entrance. Clean, Quiet & comfortable.

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

Security & lease.

862-223-9974.

kearny KEARNY 1 bedroom.

Apt. bldg. Arlington Section. Newly Renovated. Laundry on Premises. HT/HW included. Near Transportation. No pets. $825/month + security. (201)998-4972

KEARNY Nice 2nd floor apartment, 3 BD, LR, EIK, W/D hook-up, close transportation and school, $1400/mo month security.

1 Available December 1st. 201-997-5613, call after 5pm.

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, LR, Kitchen HT/HW included. $900/month.

201-889-4436.

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, LR & Kitchen. $1,100/month. HT/HW Inc. 201-283-4440 or 973-465-0166.

KEARNY 1st Floor Apt. (1R) of a 4 family home. Totally newly renovated. All new, Kitchen, Bath, LR, 2 BR, hardwood floor.

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

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

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

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

Refrigerator included.

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

KEARNY 4 rent By Owner 2 & 3 BR Apts.

Newly Renovated. All Units Have W/D Hook up & Basement Storage. Most units have A/C. Rents Range from $900$1100 + Utilities. 1 ½ months security. Close to NY Transportation.

No pets. Call (201) 998-8226.

Between the hrs. 7am4pm. Monday-Friday for Appt.

KEARNY 2nd fl.

3 BR, LR, DR, EIK. Washer, Dryer & Dishwasher included. $1,300/month + Security. Avl. Nov. 15th. (908) 322-7828.

KEARNY 1-2 BR Modern EIK, $1,250/month, 2nd fl. arlington Area. 1 ½ months security. With W/D hook-up. Call (201) 736-1223

KEARNY 2 Family House 4-1/2 rooms on 2nd fl. Supply own utilities. Washer/Dryer hook-up.

Driveway parking.

Basement Storage. $1,000/month plus 1 ½ month security. No pets. No smoking. Avl. Now. (201) 998-2309.

KEARNY Nice 1st fl. 1 BR apt. w/2nd smaller room.

No stairs!

Modern kitchen and bath. Hardwood floors.

LR, Move in condition.

W/D hook-up. Storage Bin. 296 Beech St. $1200/month + utilities.

1 month security. No pets. No smoking.

973-202-9769.

KEARNY 3rd floor of 3 family, 1 bedroom, stove, refridge, dishwasher & ac supplied.

All utilities included in rent.

No pets.

Available Now. 1-1/2 months security. $1050/month. Call (201)970-2435 or (201)913-7295 KEARNY Large 2 BR Apt. 1st floor. W/D Hook up $1300/month + utilities. 1 1/2 month security. No pets. No smoking. Avl Dec 1st or 15th.

(551) 580-6306 (201) 997-3086 KEARNY 2nd floor, 1 bedroom. All utilities included in rent.

Refridg. and stove supplied. No pets.

Immediate occupancy.

1-1/2 months security. $1050/month Call (201)970-2435 or (201)913-7295 KEARNY Arlington Section. 1st fl. 2 Bedrooms, LR, EIK, bath.

Washer/Dryer hook-up & storage in basement.

Separate utilities. Available Dec. 1st. No pets.

(201) 725-1212.

KEARNY Arlington Area. 5 rooms, 1 bath.

1-1/2 months security. $1300 + utilities. No pets. (201) 213-1871

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LYNDHURST Spacious studio apt., off street parking, refrigerator & stove.

Full tile bath. No smoking. No pets. $725/month + security.

(201)438-0535.

LYNDHURST 2nd floor, 4 rooms, carpets, ceramic tile in kitchen.

HT/HW included. $1100/month.

1 parking space. No pets. No smoking. 11/2 months security.

Available November 1st. (201) 218-9019 LYNDHURST 2nd fl. 3 room apt. 1 BR, convenient to bus & train station. Call for information (201) 842-1510.

LYNDHURST Newly renovated. 2nd fl. 3 room, 1 BR HT/HW included.

Garage. $1,100/month.1 month security.

No pets.

(201) 991-6056 after 9am.

LYNDHURST Renovated 1 BR apt. in Classic building.

Wood kitchen cabinets, stove, refridg. Ceramic tile floors.

H/W floors throughout rest of apt. laundry in building. 1 Block to NYC train & bus. & mins. To highway. No pets. No smoking. $910/month + Utilities. Security $1,365.

Application, credit check and ability to pay required. $25 appl. Fee. (551) 226-0566

NEWARK 1 BR apt. $675/month 1 month security.

Utilities included.

Belleville/Bloomfield border.

Quiet neighborhood. Close to transportation.

(973) 202-6092.

N.ARLINGTON 3 rooms.

HT/HW included.

Near Transportation.

Available now.

(732) 648-1171.

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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.ARLINGTON 5 Renovated rooms + computer room, central air. No pets. 11/2 months security. $1295/month + utilities. Available Now. (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 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.ARLINGTON 1st floor, ranch duplex, 1 bedroom, large kitchen, use of yard, laundry hook-up and storage in basement. $975/month, 1-1/2 months security.

Separate utilities.

(201) 935-4944 (201) 674-0486

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

Avl. Now. (862) 763-0797.

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AUtomobILe for sALe 2002 Hyundai Elantra Gray, 4 door, New tires, Automatic Transmission.

CD/AM/FM & Bluetooth.

Asking $2,200 or B.O. (201) 889-2626.

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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 $255,000 2 Family, 1 BR each floor. 1 car garage. Ideal location.

Close to NYC transportation.

Call owner (973) 284-1056

KEARNY Female preferred.

Utilities included. No pets. No kitchen. No smoking.

Private entrance.

Available November 1st. $400/month. 1 month security.

(201)955-1075

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

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

201-306-4051

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

Totally renovated mixed use property w/2 apts. & 1 store.

Perfect for investor, fully rented. Asking $259,000. For more information call (973) 930-6277

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

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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

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

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

Kearny Ave in Kearny (Manor Section).

Great Visibility. 7002,300 SF. Subdivision Available Ideal for Office, Professional, Medical.

908-432-9246.

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

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.

BELLEVILLE 3rd fl.

Util. incl. Require 1 Mo Sec. No Smoking. Avl. Now. Call Maria (973) 759-7077.

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

(973) 715-9586

room for rent BELLEVILLE Roommate wanted.

Female preferred. Big Room. $600/month + security. References required. Call Lucy 973-855-6136 LYNDHURST Huge room for rent. $600/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.

E.NEWARK Room for rent. No Smoking. No pets. Call 973-477-4797.

KEARNY Room for rent. Single clean & responsible person.

No smoking.

(732) 859-1678

KEARNY Room for rent. Utilities, cable and Internet included.

Available Now. Leave Message (201) 898-3527.

KEARNY Room for rent 1 BR, all utilities included. Nice & quiet area. $500/month. 1 month security.

Mixdalia (201) 878-0634.

KEARNY 23 Dukes St. Kearny, room for rent $550/month. everything included.

Available December 1st.

973-699-4960 Maura.

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 -Store for rent in Rutherford 725 Sq. Ft. Please call (973) 865-8027 for information.

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

Experienced upholsterer needed for decoration company. Please call 973-817-9464 Drivers wanted Harrison Cab Company F/T-PT Clean record.

825 South F.E.R Blvd.

Under PATH (973)483-2211 (609)709-4738

empLoyment/ HeLp WAnted Harrison Cab Company Dispatcher Wanted Must know area, Clean record, Previous Exp. With cab company.

(609) 709-4738.

Home help to house clean, must be energetic and hardworking.

4 hours, $50.

Bi-weekly.

(201) 772-5110 (973) 666-1570

Pizza Delivery Drivers wanted full or pt must have own vehicle.

Kearny/Harrison area. Call 973-380-9007 Light Assembly & Order Picking in Warehouse.

Company near Mill St., Belleville. $9.00/hr. to start.

Call (973) 482-8603 Cleaning Person Car required for Jersey City location.9am-1pm (flexible) Interviews Thursday 12pm-1pm.

38 Johnston Ave. Kearny 07032 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 Part time receptionist needed for busy eye Dr. Practice in Kearny.

Some Evenings & Saturdays a must Office experience preferred.

Bilingual a plus.

Apply at 399 Kearny Ave.

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cLeAnInG servIces

Help Wanted!

Part-Time Receptionist Law Firm in Harrison NJ. Hours 8:30am to 1:00pm Phone skills and computer skills a must!

Call Joe Santa Maria at (973)746-6000 or email jsantamaria@ tobiasorger.com

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

Gift Certificates Avail.

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

Enterprise HVAC Supply is looking for someone responsible, bilingual, with good attitude, & have some experience in order to work at the warehouse or counter. Knowledge with QuickBooks.

If you have any questions regarding the job, please call (973) 302-4826 Frank's Truck Center has an immediate opening for a Truck Service Advisor/ Writer who is reliable, self motivated and has excellent communication skills, invoicing and vehicle knowledge.

Experience with fleets a plus. We offer paid Holidays, sick and vacation time. email resume to: jpezzolla@ frankstruckcenter.com

AUto detAILInG Auto Detailing by Andrew. Perfection for half the cost.

Lyndhurst. $75 & up.

(862) 754-0007.

AUtomobILess WAnted $300-$500 PAID FOR ANY JUNK, VAN OR TRUCK. PAID CASH! 888-869-5865.

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.

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

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.

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

Home Improvement 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

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

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

mARIO ESPOSITO LANDSCAPING LLC 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

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

CLASSIFIEDS pAIntInG & decorAtInG

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.

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

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

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

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

Female home health aid, certified nurse assistant looking to take care, sick & elderly. xperienced.

References avail.

Call (201) 878-5876

tree servIce

(201)998-5153

GArAGe sALe

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

69 Pavonia Ave. Kearny. Sat. & Sun. Nov. 8th & 9th 9am5pm. Toys, household Items, Small furniture & linens.

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

Cash Paid (201)920-8875 estAte sALe

Estate Sale by All Cities. Passaic, 135 Park Avenue., #9am, sale 9-3pm. 11/7, 11/9, No Saturday. Home furnishings, clothing, books, judica items, bric-a-brac.

24 Harrison st. Nutley, Saturday, November 8th.

8am-3pm.

Basement Rear.

Furniture, clothes, custom jewelry, Household items.

electrical

84 Elm St. Kearny.

Saturday & Sunday, November 8th & 9th.

9am-5pm. Furniture, Housewares, Accessories, shoes & clothes.

Items for sALe 10x16 above ground pool (like new) and supplies. Please leave message 551-208-2670.

mercHAndIse for sALe 2 Bedroom sets King/Twin & other furniture. Call to set up appt. (201) 638-0849

Waterford Crystal.

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

Call 201-889-4330

electrical

EmERALD ELECTRIC 25 Years Experience • All types of electrical wiring 24 hour emergency service

Nick (201)997-7657

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

tUtorInG servIces

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

(973) 338-9284.

Free Estimate Lic # 11909

10% OFF with ad El. Insp. # 7566

(201)955-2678

roofing

roofing

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

masonry

ALL CONCRETE WORK SIDEWALKS, PATIOS, DRIVEWAYS, RETAINING WALLS, STEPS BRICK PAVER DESIGNS SANTOS CONSTRUCTION CO. FREE ESTImATES Family owned For Over 30 years Fully Insured and licensed Call our Office 973-589-2712 “LET US SHOW YOU OUR WORK!”

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visit www.armitagewiggins.com.

Stephen is survived by his devoted wife of 35 years Maria (nee Lourdes). Brother in law of Domingo Ela Jr., he is also survived by many loving and cherished friends.

support.

Donations in George’s memory can be made to the Tom Waddell Urban Clinic, 230 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, Calif.

94102 or to KQED, 2601 Mariposa St., San Francisco, Calif. 94110.

Gwen Rodgers Gwen Rodgers, of Bradenton, Fla., formerly George McCarthy of Harrison, entered eternal rest on Aug. 14. Gwen was the widow of Jack Rodgers, the deceased Harrison fire chief. She was 81.

Gwen was an active member of the American Legion Post 24 in Bradenton. She was only the second female comGeorge McCarthy, of mander of the post since San Francisco, Calif., its inception 90 years passed away on Oct. 16 ago. Gwen was a veteran at age 64 from metastatic of the Korean War and cancer. served in the Women’s He was born to George Army Corps. and Edna McCarthy (nee Gwen is survived Conley) in Kearny, where by her brother, Robert he graduated from St. Ce- Parslow, a daughter Kacilia’s High School. He ren Mauriello and grandattended Rutgers Newark daughters Kim Mauriello, University where he ma- Nicki Montcalvo. She is jored in sociology. also survived by three He was predeceased by great-granddaughters, his parents and brother Kaitlyn, Skyla and AnDaniel. He is survived by nabella, great-grandson five siblings: Marianne Vincenzo, all from Petriello (Robert), EuBradenton, Fla. gene (Patricia), Kathleen Gwen is also survived (Craig Geis), Edward, by her extended family and Michael (Nancy in New Jersey: Sharon MacDonald) and 15 Holmes of Morristown, nieces and nephews.

Jack Rodgers of Harrison, George was employed Elaine Gage and husband by several well-known Alan of Roxbury, Mike San Francisco companies, Rodgers of Brick. She Western Can and Winwas also survived by terland Productions, for grandchildren Colleen many years in computer Holmes Luzaj, Robert

Holmes, John Colasanti, Brian Gage, Sarah Gage and all their children.

Gwen will also be missed by all her friends in the Harrison area.

Her immediate family requests that any donations in Gwen’s memory can be made to the Veteran’s Relief Fund at American Legion Post 24, Bradenton, Fla. 34207.

Mildred P. Ward Mrs. Mildred P. Ward (nee Wittek) of Kearny passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 28. She was 85.

The funeral Mass was offered on Friday, Oct. 31, at St. Stephen’s Church, Kearny, Entombment followed in Holy Cross Chapel Mausoleum.

Condon Funeral Home (condonfuneralhome. com) 684 Kearny Ave., Kearny, was entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Ward had been a clerk for Prudential Insurance Co. in Newark before retiring many years ago.

Wife of the late Joseph P. Ward, she is survived by her children Bernadette McDonald and her husband, Stephen, Patrick Ward and his wife, Judith and Claire Wiggins and her husband, John. Also surviving are her grandchildren Erin, John, Christopher, Stephen, Julia and Kelly.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Barnabas Hospice or St. Stephen’s Church. Envelopes will be available in the funeral home.

BUSINESS

DIRECT ECUAMERICA CAR SERVICE LLC.

973-344-0555 973-344-5555

Benjamin Halligan

entered the 2015 competition.

Benjamin is the son of Theresa and John Halligan and is a graduate of J. H. Walker School. At Prep, he is a consistent Honor Roll student, a member of the Ignatian Scholars, Campus Ministry team and the crew team.

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ERICK CONSTRUCTION INC.

Specialized in Roofing • Siding • Gutters Windows Installation • Repairs Scrap Metal • Rubbish Removal

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Free Estimates - Fully Insured - Serving all NJ

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Pain, Stress, Tension, Fatigue & Insomnia Full Body Wax and Foot Reflexology

WE HAVE FOUR HAND MASSAGES

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Bankruptcy $450

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Open Sun - Thurs 10AM -10PM • Fri & Sat 10AM-10PM

412 Kearny Ave. • Kearny, NJ

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Manny’s Convenience store&deli

American & Hispanic Food

Fresh Meat, Sandwiches, Coffee & More

Restaurant & Bar

201-246-0110

Specializing in Seafood & BBQ Catering for All Occasions & Takeout

695 Elm St. Kearny, NJ

973.481.3646

Halligan is to be ‘Commended’ Nutley resident Benjamin Halligan, Class of 2015 at St. Peter’s Preparatory School, Jersey City, has been named a Commended Student in the 2015 National Merit Scholarship Program.

Commended Students placed among the top 5% of more than 1.5 million students who

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224 GRANT AVENUE • EAST NEWARK WE ACCEPT FOOD STAMPS & CREDIT CARDS

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Yoga Studio & Juice Bar Beginner & Intermediate Yoga|Meditation|Massage Fresh Squeezed Juices|Healthy Meals|Natural Facelift Classes 209 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. South, Harrison, NJ 07029

862-229-2940

Stretch Studio & Café

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89 ridge road - n. arlington nj

201.772.5554

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June 2003 and to lieutenant in 2009. He is tactical commander of the Special Response Team and founder of the Junior Police Academy.

He has a bachelor’s degree in police studies from John Jay College and a master’s in administrative science from FDU. He served six years with the Marine Corps and is an instructor with the West Point Command & Leadership Program.

Lt. Nicol was hired in March 1985 and promoted to sergeant in November 2002.

He teaches expandable baton, prisoner and cell block CATS from

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its right to remove from a colony any cat that hasn’t received a rabies shot and is showing signs of the disease or any cat “creating a nuisance” unless the caregiver can resolve the issue within 60 days. The town could shut down a colony for failure to comply with the regulations. It could

management and coordinates criminal justice information systems.

Lt. Kerner was hired in June 1992, promoted to detective in June 2003 and sergeant in September 2009.

He has served as property & evidence officer, Megan’s Law liaison officer and crisis negotiator. He is credited with a highly successful case clearance rate in investigations and is responsible for DNA collections. He attended Montclair State University.

Lt. Failace was hired in August 1999, made detective in September 2002 and sergeant in September 2009.

An original member of the Special Response Team, he assists with CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) and Neighborhood Watch Program, is a Junior Police Academy instructor, a certified chemical munitions instructor, certified field training officer and Honor Guard member. He also works with the Bergen County Police Academy as a physical fitness instructor and motor vehicle stop & street survival instructor.

While assigned to the detective bureau, he was credited with a high case closure rate.

He’s heavily involved with the Special Olympics.

Sgt. Breslin was hired in December 1994. His resume includes: department Tactical Anti-Crime officer, certified EMT, instructor in CERT, CPR and First Aid, emergency vehicle operations and automatic license plate reader. He maintains all department mobile computer systems and defibrillators and is a computer trainer.

Sgt. Niland was hired in January 1998. She has a degree in business administration from Ramapo College.

She’s a drug recognition expert, child safety technician, Alco-test operator, DARE instructor, crisis negotiator, Project Lifesaver Electronic

Search specialist and assists with Junior Police Academy.

Sgt. Pizzuti was hired in August 1999. He has a criminal justice degree from New Jersey City University and is a firearms instructor, field training officer, an SRT member/sniper, Honor Guard member and Junior Police Academy instructor. Since 2010, he has been assigned to the DEA Task Force where he’s been involved in numerous highlevel narcotics investigations.

All those promoted are the recipients of numerous letters of commendation for exceptional police work.

also “replace or remove” a caregiver for failure to comply with the rules. If the town gets a nuisance complaint about an ear-tipped feral colony cat, the Health Department can remove the cat if the TNR Committee can’t resolve the issue within 60 days. Sick or injured cats or cats deemed a public threat may also be removed under certain time

conditions.

“Not later than Jan. 31, 2016,” the town is to evaluate the policy to determine whether to continue, modify or terminate it.

Asked who would sit on the TNR Committee, Santos said the council would be asked to deal with that shortly by acting a resolution for the appointment of between three and five non-

salaried members who, he added, would likely include TNR advocates Leonard Twist and Kathy DeRay. “We would probably leave it to them to choose the others,” he said.

The mayor credited Flanders attorney Michelle Lerner, legal adviser for the Animal Protection League of New Jersey, for help in drafting the ordinance.

After the council voted to introduce the ordinance, Twist and DeRay lauded the lawmakers and Health Director Ken Pincus for their efforts. “You put your nose to the grindstone on this one,” said Twist. “We’ll make it work.”

Added DeRay: “You’ve turned Kearny from a ‘trap and kill’ community to a ‘trap and no kill.’ ’’

Make time for life.

Schedule a mammogram today.

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

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

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

Make time for a checkup.

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

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

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

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

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luckily, he’d already fled to the U.S. Conditions continued to units looted several thousand worsen: From a tavern next Jewish-owned shops, burned door to the Ganzs’ house, hundreds of synagogues and began roundups of Jews bound “every night, we could hear for Nazi concentration camps. the Nazis singing about At his grandmother’s store, killing Jews,” he said. The Jewish school in Willich Ganz said that many of the “was destroyed.” The Nazis Nazi Youth involved in layconfiscated jewelry held by ing waste to the business Jews who, by then, feared “were children of customers who shopped there,” but leaving their homes.

Things got so bad, said their parents were reluctant Ganz, that “our devoted to stop them “because they were afraid they’d be turned housekeeper, who was Catholic, brought us food in in to the Gestapo by their the middle of the night.” children.”

In April 1939, Ganz, his The Gestapo came to brother and mother left for Ganz’s house “to take my father away,” Ganz said, but, the U.S. aboard the ship, the GANZ from

Pedaling for pantry

Photo by Ron Leir

Belleville students presented a pair of sneakers as a gift to Ganz, who walks a mile and a half every morning.

Franklin D. Roosevelt, and in 1940, his grandmother followed. “She got out on the last boat that left Germany,” he said.

When he made his first return visit to Germany in 1974, Ganz visited his old home in Berncastel-Kues and the new owner – after being assured that Ganz wasn’t going to try and reclaim the property – showed him around. “I could still see the hatchet indentations made by the Nazis in 1938,” he said.

On the site of his grandmother’s store was a tavern; the town’s synagogue had been converted to a machine

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shop – “but,” Ganz said, “you could still see the Star of David on top” – and, in Willich, the synagogue “was still standing” but a sign outside said it was a “Jewish Museum.”

The attendant gave Ganz a tour of the building and spoke about the onetime Jewish presence “as if it was something that happened a long time ago.”

“I would never live in Germany again,” Ganz told the students. “America is the best country in the world.

America saved my life and my parents’ lives and I would do anything for it.”

BradY, BradY & reillY

Experience. Expertise. Success.

ShopRite’s (from l.) Arlene Walk, Julie Harrington and Carol Mancini ‘Pedaled out Hunger’ on Cabot’s human-powered blender bike, designed to mix yogurt smoothies and log miles as part of the competition.

ShopRite of Lyndhurst, an Inserra Supermarkets store, recently partnered with Cabot Creamery Cooperative to raise hunger awareness, with store associates and customers competing to win 200 pounds of Cabot cheese for a local food pantry.

“Pedal Out Hunger” is part of the ShopRite Partners-InCaring Program. Since its inception in 1999, more than $27 million has been donated to 1,700 hunger relief agencies in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Delaware, Pennsylvania and Maryland.

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$299,000

Well-kept 3 bdrm col w/gar & oversize 1 1/2 gar located on a cul-de-sac. Sun porch, LR and formal DR have hrdwd floors and natural wood work trim, generous sized bdrms, EIK with sliders to deck Fin bsmnt w/rec rm & laundry with walk out door to rear yard with cement patio. Long driveway.

Kearny

$259,000

4 bdrm, 2 bth 1 fam cape cod style home w/attached garage. Conveniently located in a desirable neighborhood in the Arlington Section of Kearny on a nice sized lot. Wall to wall carpet throughout, wood floors under carpeting on 1st flr. Built in air conditioners, gas forced hot air heat. Full semi-fin bsmnt.

Steps to NYC bus.

Kearny

$315,000

Kearny

$225,000

1 fam home near Harrison border, 3 bdrm, 2 fbths. Tiled first flr, open layout, EIK, main bdrm on 1st flr. Gas hot water baseboard heat. Full bsmnt, above ground pool in rear

Kearny

$310,000

1 colonial in Arlington Section w/detached 2 car garage. Wood floors throughout, natural wood & wide trim. 3 bdrms, 2 baths, spacious rooms, fin basement w/recreation room wall to wall carpet Gas heat, thermo windows. Walking distance to NYC bus. Immediate occupancy available.

1 fam coll situated on a residential street on a 47.5 x 150 lot. 3 bdrms, 2.5 bths, open LR w/fireplace, formal DR, wood laminate floor on 1st flr, wall to wall carpet on 2nd flr. Mod kitch w/ breakfast bar & slider to deck overlooking a wonderful yard! Fin bsmnt w/rec rm & fbth.

$239,000

Kearny

$265,000

Lyndhurst

$318,900

Lyndhurst

$384,900

Harrison

Beautifully updated traditional colonial offers LR, formal DR w/alcove, updated EIK (granite countertops), new cabinets, SS appliances, porcelain tile floor, great lighting), 3 bdrms & fbth. hrdwd frs & woodwork throughout large deck off kitchen. Newly updated electric, furnace, water heater & central AC. Lovely property w/lawn sprinkler system. Walk to parks & Public trans.

Colonial w/3 bedrm 2 ½ bath home with oversized 2 car garage. Hardwood floors, crown moldings & beamed ceilingon 1st fl. Custom kitchen w/granite counters & stainless steel appliances. Finished basement with rec room, laundry, walk-in closet and full bath. Walk-up floored attic for added storage.

1 fam with drwy parking. 3 bdrm col style home Open Flr plan, large rms. EIK tiled bth. Wood flrs under carpet. Partially fin bsmnt. Roof approx 9 yrs old, oil heat, vinyl sided. Walk or take bus #40 on corner to PATH.

1 fam home with drwy, conveniently located. This updated col has 3 bdrms, 2 fbths, wood parquet flrs in LR & DR, EIK, full fin bsmnt w/rec rm. Nice rear fenced in yrd. Gas steam heat. 1 block to bus to Newark Penn Station.

Fully renovated Dutch col. carriage house on 75' x 90' lot. Main house consists of LR w/goregous stone fireplace,Formal DR, 3 bdrms, 2 fbths, new tiled kit. w/ exotic granite top & breakfast nook,fin. bsmt w/walk out to paver patio. Lovely oak flrs.Carriage house has new roof,5 car gar, LR w/fireplace,kit.,bdrm & bth, & has own gas heat.& util. Bus to PATH Train at corner.Near Schools & Shopping.

Kearny

$519,000

North Arlington

$359,000

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Kearny

Rutherford

$515,000

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$460,000

Harrison

$409,000

Converted 1 fam into office located on a terrific location on Kearny Ave! Ent foyer, 4 rms (reception area/conference rm, kitch & office) and lavatory on main level, 2nd flr has 3 rms and fbth, full fin attic w/ 2 additional rms. Full open bsmnt Lrge rear yrd with paved rear parking area.

Best quality, classic 'Burke Built' Colonial The main flr layout includes a Vestibule Ent, lrge LR with new gas Fireplace, Formal DR, exp and updated EIK, ½ Bth, Den/1st flr Bdrm.

2nd flr are 3 Bdrms newer tiled Hall Bth with sep Shower Stall and Tub. lovely woodwork and refin hrdwd flrs throughout Nice yrd, 2 car garage and public transp is nearby.

3 bdrm, 2 fbth Brick cape on 50 x 143 lot. 1 car garage, drwy. New kitch installed about 1 yr ago, formal DR, fin bsmnt, hrdwd flrs, gas heat, ductless A/C system. Lrg deck off rear.

2 fam home w/2 car det garage. Each unit consist of LR, DR, EIK, 2 bdrms & bthrm (2nd flr has additional 3rd bdrm. Living areas have gleaming hrdwd flrs, bdrms are carpeted (with wood flr underneath). Fully fin bsmnt w/rec rm, fbthrm, sauna and kitchenette. Full walk up attic . Short walk to NYC bus!

$325,000

2 Fam home with 1 car garage. Unit 1 features 2bdrms, & 2 fbths and laundry rm.

2nd unit has 2 bdrms & bth, laundry room, large walk up, attic plus deck off kitch. sep heat, utilities and laundry rms. hrdwd flrs in most rooms. 1/2 block to additional municipal parking.

$203,000

2 fam home on 25x97.5 lot. the 1st flr has 1 bdrm; 2nd flr has 1 bdrm and each rented. Sep heat, electric baseboard, sep gas hot water heater and electric meters.