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End of an era

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piece of Lyndhurst history is destined for the scrap heap as a casualty of economic pressures.

This time – without having to go to the voters – the township and Board of Education are working in concert to replace the 126-year-old Lincoln Elementary School with a new building to rise on Matera Field.

But residents can still expect to see a referendum toward the end of 2015 when they’ll be asked to approve spending of up to $10 million for improvements to other schools: possibly “specialty” facilities for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) and language arts, and adding vocational training classes at the high school.

Last November, the township Board of Commissioners set the stage for taking the school property at Valley Brook Ave. and Ridge Road after having designated it an “area in

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Say goodbye to Kearny’s secondary post office.

The U.S. Postal Service has issued a “final determination” notice to permanently shut what is known as the West Hudson Station at 255 Kearny Ave., which has operated since April 1961.

USPS spokesman George Flood said the decision was made this month by the Postal Service’s Northern N.J. District after consultation with staff and community input, including a public posting soliciting comments from Jan. 29 to March 2.

There is a 30-day period for the public to file appeals of the decision but, based on an apparent lack of interest to date, the expectation is that the closure will stick.

Only two people showed up at a community meeting to talk about the proposed closure convened by the Postal Service on June 3, 2014, according to Flood.

Flood said that members of the public were invited to send letters on the subject to the postal service during on open comment period between April 23 and June 24, 2014, but the feedback did nothing to

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Pedestrian killed; ruled ‘accidental’

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent

KEARNY – A 70-year-old Kearny woman was fatally injured last Wednesday night when she was struck by a motor vehicle while crossing Devon St. at Midland Ave., KPD Chief John Dowie reported.

Dowie said the victim was walking across Devon from

west to east shortly after 8 p.m., March 18, when she was hit by a Jeep that was attempting to make a left turn off Midland.

P.O. Jay Ward, the first officer on the scene, summoned Kearny EMS and paramedics and attempted to render medical aid while awaiting their arrival, Dowie said.

The woman was taken to Clara Maass Medical Center, Belleville, where she was later

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Dowie said the Jeep’s driver, a 25-year-old Kearny man, remained at the scene and was “very cooperative.”

The chief said the incident appeared to be “purely accidental” and there was no indication any alcohol was involved.

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The HCPO has “determined there was no criminality involved,” he reported.

Authorities were withholding the identities of both the victim and the driver.

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ill Kearny receive state transitional aid?

What will be the outcome of contract negotiations with the municipal nonuniformed employees union?

Will the town succeed in persuading the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security to pay for 12 new firefighters?

These and other financial considerations will play out during the balance of the year as the town’s governing body ponders how to pare down the proposed municipal budget of about $76 million introduced last Monday.

As the budget, up from $74.8 million last year, now stands – it will get a public hearing April 21 at 6 p.m. in the council chambers – overall spending is up from last year by 2.4% but the impact on the local levy – even with $2,125,000 million in transitional aid included – is a 6% increase, according to Town CFO Shuaib Firozvi.

If those numbers stick, Firozvi said, the owner of a house with an “average” assessment of $95,000 could expect to pay an additional $228 in taxes on his/her property.

And that’s without any school and county tax hikes, if any.

But Mayor Alberto Santos has asked Firozvi and town auditor Steven Wielkotz to come up with recommendations for cuts.

“The number we want to be around is not higher than a 2% tax increase,” the mayor said.

“If this budget lacks material amendments [that fails to reduce the tax impact], I’m not voting on it.”

That task, however, will

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be complicated, Firozvi said, because the town does not expect to know if it will be getting transitional aid by that point. And, he noted, “most budget line items are either flat or lower than last year.”

Expenses are up in such areas as employee health benefits, by $160,000; and contractual service fees to Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission, by $158,000, he said.

And the amount of surplus is being trimmed, from $2.4 million last year, to $1.2 million for 2015, he added.

On the plus side of the ledger, Firozvi said the town is projecting a decrease of $800,000 in debt service payments; however, as Santos later pointed out, that savings will be partly canceled by the town bonding to finance the new Dukes St. pump station.

The town is projecting an additional $200,000 in revenues to the water utility, largely the result of increased user rates, but that will be partly undercut by an approximately $40,000 obligation to United Water as interim water utility opera-

tor. (Theodore Ferraioli, the $99,000-a-year assistant water superintendent, has delayed his previously announced March 1 resignation to April 1, according to Santos.)

The town has negotiated PILOT (payments in lieu of taxes) agreements with the owners of Kearny Point, an industrial park in South Kearny, for one warehouse building the owners expect to lease to multiple tenants; and with builder Ed Russo for a multifamily residential complex at Bergen and Schuyler Aves.

Santos said that Russo expects to start renting the first two of six buildings now under construction by the end of the spring, “so we should get a half-year PILOT for that,” and that “at least a portion of the South Kearny building will be on line by the end of the year and the owner expects to lease space to one or two tenants so we should be seeing some revenue from that.”

Meanwhile, Kearny is waiting to hear how much – if any – transitional aid Trenton is willing to dispense this year.

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required to ask for 15% less than the amount it got last year.

One expense that remains a question mark is how much the town will end up paying the more than 80 civilian employees represented by Civil Service Council 11, whose contract with the town expired Dec. 31, 2014. Both sides are in talks on a new labor agreement.

Also up in the air is whether the town will commit to hiring any additional firefighters. Last Monday, the Town Council authorized making application to Homeland Security for a grant to pay salaries and benefits for 12 additional firefighters for two years. If the town fails to get the grant – as it has in two previous efforts – it’s unclear whether it will lay out any local funds to beef up the short-staffed Fire Department, which will be down another member with the July 1 retirement of 28-year veteran Capt. Gary Dye, who is due to receive nearly $70,000 in terminal leave pay and unused vacation benefits.

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Accused burglar & robbery suspect nabbed The separate arrests of two township men, one on a North Arlington burglary charge, the other on a hefty outstanding warrant, top the Kearny police blotter news this week.

At 7 p.m., March 16, Dets.

Ray Lopez and Michael Farinola responded to a call about a suspicious person on the 600 block of Devon St. While they were checking the rear of a building there, they saw a man running away, Chief John Dowie said.

Following a short foot pursuit, during which the suspect reportedly discarded a cell phone under a parked car, they caught and detained Joseph Ferguson, 23, of Kearny.

Advised by a concerned citizen that Ferguson had possibly entered Devon St. from North Arlington, the detectives contacted police in that borough and were advised of a recent burglary there, Dowie said.

NAPD officers came to Devon St. and reportedly identified the cell phone and other items in the suspect’s possession as being among the stolen property.

According to North Arlington Police Chief Louis Ghione, the break-in occurred at a residence on Abbott Place and an Xbox, camera and assorted jewelry were also taken.

Ferguson was taken into custody by the NAPD. ••• On March 15, at 7:30 p.m., Det. Michael Gonzalez was on patrol when he saw Christopher Ochoa, 18, of Kearny, walking in the area of Kearny Ave. and Afton St. Dowie said the detective was aware of Ochoa’s having an outstanding warrant, confirmed same and arrested him.

That warrant, the chief said, was a $95,000 one out of Newark in connection with a “vicious” robbery on Garside St. in that city.

Ochoa was processed at headquarters and turned over to the Newark PD Robbery Unit.

••• Other recent reports from the Kearny police blotter

grinder, a baggy containing suspected pot, a beer mug and an open bottle of rum.

Occupant Ana Sarmiento, 21, of Kearny, was charged with possession of pot and

paraphernalia and was issued MV summonses for possession of CDS in an MV, having an open container of alcohol in same, and the registration violation.

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included the following: March 13 Officer Peter Jahera, responding to a possible hit-and-run on Passaic Ave, at the Belleville Pike at 8:15 p.m., learned that the driver whose car was struck had followed the fleeing vehicle, a pick-up truck, into Lyndhurst. where it had been stopped

by North Arlington police on Riverside Ave. Following questioning by Jahera, and field sobriety tests, the truck’s driver, Marek Grotkowski, 51, of Wallington, was charged with DWI, reckless driving and leaving the scene of an accident. Police reported that the victim said he had been stopped in traffic in front of Stewart’s when his car was rear-ended.

March 16 Shortly after midnight, Officer Derek Hemphill got an alert on his mobile data computer that a 2008 Subaru he saw parked in the VFW lot off Belgrove Drive had a suspended registration.

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He bit EMTs after crash, cops say

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Paterson man who was involved in an auto accident on Passaic Ave. last week ended up under arrest after he bit two of the EMTs who had been called to render medical aid, Kearny

police reported.

But then, he would have been arrested anyway, since police said he had four outstanding warrants. And was allegedly under the influence of marijuana.

The drama started at 9 a.m., March 17, when Officer Kevin Canaley responded to the report of a two-car crash at Passaic and W. Bennett

Aves. and arrived to find two utility poles knocked down, one car up on the grass in the park and the second sitting sideways in the roadway.

Canaley summoned the Kearny EMS to assist both motorists, a 23-year-old Union woman, whose car had jumped the curb, and Joseph Williams, 42, of Paterson, operator of the vehicle that had

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Police said that as the EMTs tried to aid Williams, he became “very combative,” and when attempts were made to restrain him, he began kicking, punching, spitting -- and biting. He was eventually subdued and taken by ambulance, and under police guard, to Clara Maass Medical Center

in Belleville.

When police approached Williams’ car, they reportedly detected the odor of marijuana and observed a blunt cigar wrapper with suspected pot. And, police said, when Canaley made a warrant check, he found that Williams had four: two from Paterson, one from Newark and one from the Hudson County Sheriff’s Office.

Williams was charged on those and with two counts of aggravated assault; possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a CDS; possession of a CDS in a motor vehicle, and driving while suspended and uninsured.

Police said he was to remain under guard at the hospital until Hudson County Sheriff’s officers took custody of him.

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6 new cops can’t keep pace with retirees

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent

supervisory officers – will be eligible to put in their pension applications between now and year’s end. A 27KEARNY – year veteran, Capt. Stephen ix new officers – two with local public safety P. Durkin, just retired March 1 with $72,732 in terminal pedigrees – have been leave pay and unused vacaadded to the Kearny Police tion pay. And Capt. Tom Department but due to anOsborn, with 27 years on the ticipated retirements, their force, will be leaving June 1. arrival won’t provide much Plus, Sgt. John Becker, with relief for a force already 26 years, is retiring April 1. stretched thin.

So, in anticipation of an Last Monday, the Kearny even further diminished Town Council voted to aproster, Dowie said he has point the officers, effective asked for an “immediate reApril 13, at the initial salary certification” of an appointstep of $44,821 a year. ment list for more rank and The rookies will begin file cops. their mandated training next Meanwhile, Dowie, who month at the Passaic County was authorized to hire up to Police Academy and, if suc10 new cops now, said it was cessful, finish in October, a struggle just to end up with Police Chief John Dowie the new six officers from an said.

“Then, we get them for two original list of 75 eligibles.

The new hires are Dominic months field training and Dominguez, Mina Elkadiorientation to local streets,” ous, Victor Girdwood, Sean Dowie said. “We’re hoping Podolski, Esteban Gonzalez to get them on the street by and Christos Manolis.

December.”

Dominguez, 22, is a Newark With the new hirings, resident who did a one-year Dowie said his departmental tour in Afghanistan with the strength is up to 100 – far Army’s 508th Military Police below the 120 authorized by Combat unit and, following the department’s Table of his discharge from the serOrganization. vice, got a job as a dispatcher Dowie estimated that “12 with the Montclair PD in to 15” cops – many of them

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Elkadious, 23, is a Kearny resident who has worked as a paralegal with a law firm in Orange.

Girdwood, 24, is a Kearny resident whose dad, Vic-

tor Sr., is a member of the Kearny Fire Department.

Victor Jr. has worked about six months as a Hudson County Sheriff ’s officer and has attended college classes.

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Gonzalez, 34, is a Newark resident who has performed military service as a weapons specialist with the Air National Guard. He has worked as a security officer with the Newark public school system and has served with the Essex County Department of Corrections since August 2014. He is married with two children.

Manolis, 25, is a Kearny resident and Kearny High School graduate who served with the Army in Afghanistan, earning a campaign medal and two campaign stars. After his discharge, he worked in private security and has served as a Hudson County Sheriff ’s officer assigned to the courts. He is a member of the Kearny Veterans of Foreign Wars post.

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Maybe a Hollywood set crew could help T he U.S. Secret Service wants $8 million from Congress to build a fake White House so its agents can practice guarding the real place against outside threats.

Good luck getting it. Good luck getting anything from Congress these days. You can’t even get a free ride; in fact, that’s the one thing you know they won’t cough up.

Anyway, you can’t really blame the new director for trying. Judging from the recent lapses that have been spotlighted in the national press – (so much for the “secret” part of their service) – it sounds like those agents of his must have a lot of time on their hands.

So having a place to practice should be a good thing because it will keep those agents

occupied doing the secret things they do.

And, what’s more, if I were the director, I certainly wouldn’t stop there.

I mean, think about it: Part of the mission of the Secret Service (yes, I looked at their website to verify this and they didn’t make a secret of it) is to guard and protect our embassies overseas.

Well, we’ve got a whole bunch of embassies around the globe so the director should be asking for replicas of those embassies, too. Like the diplomatic compound in Benghazi, for example, where in 2012 we lost an ambassador and foreign service employee, and another location there where two CIA contractors were killed.

Of course, this is not to say that even if we had been more

vigilant about protecting these facilities and representatives that extremists still wouldn’t have found a way to carry out their deadly missions.

Maybe we still need more communication between and among our federal agencies set up to detect and penetrate those groups who are actively seeking to do harm to our governments and representatives.

There still seems to be too much territoriality exercised by our security agencies and lessons that were supposedly learned from 9/11 probably have been forgotten.

The Secret Service seems to have been snake-bitten, literally from the day President Lincoln signed the legislation on April 14, 1865, which happens to be the day he was fatally shot by John Wilkes Booth.

But don’t blame them for that outcome: the Secret Service was created as a creature of the U.S. Treasury to combat counterfeiting – then a scourge of the war-disrupted country.

An inept cop, John Parker, was assigned to guard Lincoln that night at Ford’s Theatre if you can believe the website todayifoundout.com which reports that Parker left his post at the president’s box to get a better view of the play and, during intermission, visited a nearby saloon, which probably didn’t help.

But the Secret Service did manage to thwart a counterfeiting gang’s scheme to steal Lincoln’s body and hold it for ransom in return for the release of a convicted counterfeiter.

After 1990, as its own website chronicles, the Secret

Service widened its net to investigate any kind of threat, civil or criminal, to federallyinsured financial institutions, including cyber-crime.

That, in turn, has led to several successful investigations including, notably, the arrest in 2004 of 24 suspects from various countries on charges of identity theft, computer and credit card fraud that caused the loss of more than $4 million to banks.

And in 2009, harking back to its original mission, the agency arrested nearly 3,000 counterfeiting suspects, nearly all of whom are convicted, and confiscated more than $180 million in phony U.S. currency.

Apparently, they did it without practicing on a currency replicator.

– Ron Leir

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He ‘checked in’ to county jail name “David Abel.” Suspicious bank personnel, believing the check to be fraudulent, alerted the KPD, and Officers Richard Pawlowski and Dave Rakowski responded, Chief John Dowie said.

Asked for identification, the man allegedly presented a New York driver’s license in Abel’s name. However, when he was asked to spell

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Jurors find Jail official guilty of wiretapping Following a federal jury trial in Newark, the deputy director of the Hudson County Correctional Facility in Kearny has been found guilty of illegally wiretapping his coworkers, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced.

The trial of Kirk Eady before Judge Jose L. Linares in U.S. District Court lasted four days. The jury deliberated only three hours before returning the guilty verdict March 13, Fishman’s office reported. Eady, 46, of East Brunswick, now faces up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

According to authorities, on

“more than 10 occasions” from March 8 to July 8, 2012, Eady “used the services of a website. . .to intercept the telephone calls of other Hudson County Correctional Facility employees and another individual who were critical of his work performance.”

Eady also recorded private phone conversations without the knowledge of those who were being monitored, authorities said.

Fishman credited special agents of the FBI with the investigation leading to the guilty verdict. Eady’s sentencing is scheduled for July 8.

– Karen Zautyk

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the name, he could not, police said. Additionally, when asked to confirm his address, he could name the street but not the house number, police said.

The license, they said, was determined to be fake.

A search incident to arrest produced other ID, which revealed him to be Thomas Des-Angus, 33, of Brooklyn. It also reportedly produced a New

York identification card bearing a woman’s name.

Des-Angus was charged with: criminal attempted theft, identity theft, forgery, fraudulent checks, a false government document, and hindering apprehension.

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KEARNY – A Brooklyn man who apparently came all the way to Kearny just to cash a check has taken up residence in the town.

At least temporarily. His new address is the Hudson County Jail.

According to police, the suspect had tried to cash a check for $4,137 at the Chase Bank, Kearny and Johnston Aves., at about 11:30 a.m. last Thursday, March 12. Because there was no name on the check, he was turned away.

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Bianchi asked residents to keep trash receptacles in rear yards and to avoid placing them curbside for collection before the appointed time.

Meanwhile, the mayor said the borough’s Public Works Department is preparing to fix the many potholes on local streets with newly purchased repair equipment.

Looking ahead to next winter, Bianchi said he plans an extensive review of all municipal codes relating to

snow, with proper clearing of sidewalks and hydrants and making the community safe during bad weather a big priority.

“Dealing with snow and ice on roadways is a difficult and complex challenge,” Bianchi said. “Our DPW does an excellent job under very difficult circumstances. However, we could always do better. If local ordinances need to be changed in connection with parking, emergency roads and other matters in order to enable our staff to do better dealing with snow, I will be asking the Borough Council to consider that.”

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The group also attended a Papal Audience where they received a blessing from Pope Francis.

Paramus Catholic High School hosts a European trip annually to afford their students the opportunity to learn abroad.

Among students attending were Belleville residents Antonio Amaral, Gerard Catalfamo, Catherine Chiluiza, Taylor Elliott-Dolor and Jonathan Stoll; Bloomfield residents Karah Degnan, Helena Dickinson, Kathryn Maxwell, Callie O›Rourke and Victoria Salgado; Lyndhurst residents Christopher Carreiro, Ever Collette and Terry Muldoon; North Arlington residents Jessica Guarnizo and Bryan Guarnizo; and Kearny residents Brandon Enriquez, Darian Millroy and Arianna Pinto.

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Semiao & Abbott aim for TV hunt show

By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent KEARNY – When Fernando Semiao was a younger boy growing up in Kearny, he and his brother would spend hours away from home. But they weren’t playing soccer or baseball like a lot of other kids their age — and they weren’t playing manhunt in the streets, either. No, instead, they’d hop the backyard fence at their Sanford Ave. home, and venture out into the Kearny meadows, and spend hours out there, exploring nature and the incredible number of different species of animals that called Kearny home.

As they got older, they got their hunting licenses, and were trained to hunt with a bow and arrow. Their love for hunting grew and grew. And now Semiao, along with his son, Antonio, and friend Bill Abbott and his son, Willie, have landed on a TV realitycompetition show called “The Search” on the Pursuit Channel — and with just a few weeks left in the show’s run, they need your help.

After each week’s new show airs, viewers are invited to vote for the team of hunters they think should win. And the team that wins will, in 2016, get their very own hunting show on the network.

Semiao really wants to get that opportunity because he says people across America need to know New Jersey’s so much more than the industries on the NJ Turnpike that most people think of when they hear the name New Jersey.

“When most people think of New Jersey, they really don’t think of our state as a place with a lot of beautiful nature,” Semiao said. “They think factories. We’ve already shown there’s so much more to our state, but if we win this competition, on our show next year, we want America to know — New Jersey is a great place to live and to hunt.”

But the Semiaos and Abbotts

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The Jerzee Boys after a goose hunt, from l., Willie Abbott, Antonio Semiao, Bill Abbott and Fernando Semiao.

RIGHT: In the truck on their way to an early morning hunt. Seated in front, from l., l, Fernando Semiao and Bill Abbott.In rear, from l., Willie Abbott and Antonio Semiao.

haven’t just hunted in New Jersey. For the show, which they recorded with their own cameras, they’ve traveled to places such as Utah, Ohio [where Semiao owns land of his own], Arizona, New Mexico, Canada other spots in North America.

But he says it’s really not about getting to the animals, but more about being able to spend time with his son, who also has a love for hunting, while appreciating the greatness of nature.

“It’s an incredible thing to be able to be with your kid in the woods. There are no distractions — no cell phones, no texting. It’s just a great opportunity to teach your kid life lessons and to bond.

“You know, my son plays baseball. And with sports, you take your kid to the field — and then turn him over to the coach. I’m on the sidelines and don’t even get to talk to him when that happens. With this, it’s just you and your son and I love every second of it — as does Bill.”

But how do he and Bill and

the rest of the gang pull it all off? Everyone’s got busy lives, especially the adults, both of whom are local business owners [Semiao owns a Century 21 real-estate agency and Abbott owns an insurance agency].

“It’s actually not as challenging as you might think,” Semiao said. “The sun’s up at 6 a.m., I’m in my tree by 5 a.m. preparing. From 6 to 9 a.m., you hunt while the animals are about, and then, by 10 a.m., I’m in a suit and tie in the office.”

this opportunity arose — and Semiao went out, bought some video cameras, and then became, with Abbott, one of five teams from across the U.S. and Canada who would be part of “The Search.”

While it was a lot of hard work — they were responsible for the filming — they took enough footage for 13 episodes. And now, with just a few weeks remaining before the final votes are tallied for the new show for 2016, Semiao needs people to watch the How it all came about show — and then vote for the About two years ago, Semiao team, known this year as “The got a call from a man in South Jerzee Boys Outdoors.”

Jersey looking for two hunters “For some of the other to join his team. They were teams, this is all they do — and known as “The East Coast they’re all from the South,” Hit Men” back then. But then, Semiao said. “One team from

Missouri was even featured on a local news station there.

So we really need the votes because we want to show America what New Jersey’s wildlife is all about.”

“The Search” airs on the Pursuit Channel — Channel 604 on DirecTV and Channel 393 on the Dish Network — at 6:30 p.m., Tuesdays; 2 p.m., Wednesdays; and 5:30 p.m., Sundays. Don’t have DirecTV or Dish? Watch the show live, online and in HD at www.vidillion.tv/pursuitchannel. Visit “The Jerzee Boys Outdoors” on Facebook at www.facebook. com/jerzeeboyzoutdoor. Vote for “The Jerzee Boys Outdoors” at www.VoteTheSearch. com. You can vote once a week.

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Ready to define ‘normal’ for you

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON –

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hose delightfully ghoulish characters created

by Charles Addams will be making their way onto the stage at Harrison High School this weekend when the Drama Club presents “The Addams Family.”

But the seeds for this musical odyssey were first planted some four years ago when the high school musical production team traveled to the Minskoff Theatre in Manhattan for “At This Stage Expo” workshops featuring excerpts from currently running Broadway shows tied to an “anti-bullying” theme, recalled producer Matt Boryszewski.

One of those shows was

“The Addams Family,” with the plot hanging on a brave effort by the masters of the macabre pretending to be normal for the sake of love-stricken Wednesday, to which notion, Grandma pipes up: “Define ‘normal’.”

And therein, the Harrison delegation learned, lies a parable for helping teach students “acceptance, not judgment” before leaping to attack a fel-

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So, when the show became available for licensing last theater season, the Harrison team jumped at the chance to put it up on the boards. And, in the process of developing their characters, cast members were encouraged to apply the dictum to “define ‘normal’ ’’ in a non-judgmental way.

Aside from the 27 actors, there are another 23 who are doing backstage work, helping with crew production, props, costumes, lights and sound.

Although there’s no band this time around, musical di-

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swing and Broadway vaudeville stylings, and, of course, the tango, so the show is very musically mixed,” he said.

Eighteen-year-old senior Melony Mercedes, who is now choreographing her third HHS musical, has been devoting one of every three rehearsal hours to overseeing the dance numbers and she says the cast “is doing great” mastering the various styles.

“They’ve come a long way since the first day of rehearsal,” she said.

The biggest challenge, Mercedes said, has been perfecting the big tango number.

“It’s about developing a core strength in the abdominal muscle. It’s got to be contracted at all times but, at the same time, it has to look pretty.”

Coming off three months of practice, director Colin Shields, who was at the helm of last year’s musical, “Sweeney Todd,” is confident that this year’s effort will be every bit as good as the Sondheim vehicle.

“This cast is more than I could have dreamed of,” Shields said. “They were on stage one day and the very next day, everyone was offbook.”

Among the featured actors are brothers Raymond and David Pineda: Raymond is playing Gomez, the titular head of the family, filled amply by Nathan Lane on Broadway; while David is Lucas Beineke, the outsider for whom Wednesday has fallen, thereby presenting the Addams Family with the dilemma of how to act “normal” to facilitate the match.

A 17-year-old senior, David has taken on father roles twice in the last two years: He was Tonton Julian in “Once on This Island” and Senex in “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” so now he’s sliding into a whole different character.

“I’m crazy in love with Wednesday (played by sophomore Carla Vazquez) and that’s a completely different attitude,” he said.

David, who’s also a percussionist, is “definitely” interested in pursuing acting after graduation but he’s keeping an open mind about a possible career in music education.

Sophomore Julie Coelho, 16, who was “a lunatic” in “Sweeny,” now takes the role of Gomez’s partner, Morticia, played by Bebe Neuwirth on

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Gomez and Morticia, played by Raymond Pineda and Julie Coelho.

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What: “The Addams Family,” with music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa and book by Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice (authors of “Jersey Boys”).

Who: Presented by Harrison High School.

When/Where: Thursday, Friday & Saturday, March 26, 27 & 28, all at 7:30 p.m., at the HHS auditorium.

Tickets: $10 for adults; $5 for students and senior citizens.

Broadway. “I love the character – it suits me,” Julie said.

Julie has been focusing on getting Morticia’s movements down, particularly in her dancing. “She glides,” Julie explained, “while maintaining her balance. She walks like a snake might walk.”

Also concentrating on her character’s ambulatory habits

is senior Breann Mobus, 18, who is stepping into Grandma’s shoes. As the family matriarch, Breann said, “I get to be crazier and have lots of freedom.”

To get the flavor of the role, Breann – now in her fourth show with HHS – said she’s been watching “The Addams Family” movies and reading

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Holy Cross Church sponLyndhurst Garden Club sors a trip to Las Vegas, April 29 to May 5. The group will hear township resident Vincent Bello talk departs from Newark Airabout growing citrus trees port Wednesday, April 29, on Monday, March 30, at 7 at 7:15 a.m., for a non-stop p.m., at the Senior Citizens flight via United Airlines building on Cleveland Ave. and returns Thursday, May 5, at 6:15 a.m. The group will Afterwards, there will be raffles and a social period stay at Harrah’s Hotel and Casino. The $771 per-person with refreshments.

A benefit dinner for Jennie cost covers air, hotel and taxes. A $250 per-person de- Gossweiler-Renna, now in her fifth year with ovarian posit is required to guarancancer, will be held March tee reservations. Call Gina at European Travel, 973-484- 28, 5 to 9 p.m., at the Amvets 4023, or Joan at 973-481-2434. post hall, 323 New York Ave. The $45 admission includes dinner, dancing and support East Newark for a wonderful person. For West Hudson Brave tickets, more information, Women Fighting Breast Cancer meets the last Friday or to make a donation, call Melissa Alfano at 201-736of every month, 7 to 9 p.m., 1584 or visit www.jenniebenat the East Newark Senior efit.myevent.com.

Center, 37 President St. Woman’s Club of LyndFor more information, call Emma at 201-998-6828, Rosa hurst sponsors a children’s Tricky Tray for pre-k to at 201-246-7750, Fatima at grade 5 Saturday, March 973-485-4236 or email emi28, at the Senior Citizens dura2@yahoo.com. building on Cleveland Ave. Admission is $5. Doors open Kearny at noon and the raffle begins See a screening of “The Theory of Everything” (PG- at 1 p.m. Lunch items will be sold. No outside food is 13 / 123 minutes) at Kearny permitted. For tickets or Public Library, 318 Kearny more information, call Janet Ave., at 1 p.m. on Friday, March 27. Eddie Redmayne at 201-935-1208.

Lyndhurst Health Departtook home the Best Actor ment announces: Oscar for his portrayal of • The department’s bi-anfamous physicist Stephen Hawking. For more informa- nual Women’s Health Clinic is set for Wednesday, April tion on any of the library’s programs, call the library at 1, at 9 a.m. This free event, made possible through 201-998-2666 or visit www. a partnership with Clara kearnylibrary.org.

Maass Medical Center, inWest Hudson Christian cludes education on breast Center, 557 Kearny Ave., self-examination, a PAP hosts a Rock n’ Roll Easter test and a pelvic exam. The Egg Hunt, open to ages 2 to clinic is open to all female 10, March 28, at 1 p.m. For Lyndhurst residents age 18 more information, call 201and over.

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• A free eye screening, including a check for Lyndhurst glaucoma, is offered for all The Humane Society Belleville Public Library, 221 Washington Ave., is holding registration, for a Teddy Bear Tea Party set for Saturday, May 9, at 2 p.m. The library will host a puppet show on Saturday, March 28, at 3 p.m.

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

Lyndhurst residents age 18 and over Wednesday, April 15, at 1 p.m.

For an appointment for these programs, call 201804-2500.

Mary Lou Mullins monthly bus trip to Atlantic City to Resorts Casino is set for Sunday, March 29. Cost is $30. Cash return is $30. For reservations and more information, call Mary Lou at 201-939-2186.

Kingsland Lyndhurst AARP Chapter 4866 sponsors its annual entertainment night, Tricky Tray and raffles Thursday, April 16.

Doors open at 6 p.m. The show features music of the ‘50s and ‘60s. No alcohol is permitted. Admission is $20. For tickets and more information, call Jo Oleske at 201-438-2118 or Kay Roberts at 201-438-3611.

Lyndhurst Public Library, 355 Valley Brook Ave., announces: • An exhibit by local artist Carol Joy Vérité is on display through April 6.

• “We’re Talking Baseball,” a slide and lecture program on the golden age of New York baseball, presented by Dr. James P. Kane, is set for Wednesday, April 1, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Learn about the N.Y. Giants, the ‘61 Yankees and more. Space is limited and registration is necessary.

Call the library at 201-8042478, ext. 7, or email romeo@lyndhurst.bccls.org.

Lyndhurst Boy Scout Troop 86 has launched its new co-ed Venture Crew for all boys and girls, ages 14-20.

The Crew is youth-led, but relies on knowledgeable, experienced and trained adult men and women volunteers for sound guidance and advice. Meetings are held at 8 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at the United Presbyterian Church of Lyndhurst, 511 Ridge Road (entrance off Page Ave.), across from St. Michael’s Church. Outside activities include horseback riding, camping, BBQs, and many more fun activities.

Interested youth and parents are invited to call Crew President Joe Shinnick at

201 275-2884 or email him at jmusic171@aol.com. For more information, visit the website: beascout.scouting. org.

The N.J. Meadowlands Commission holds its FirstSunday-of-the-Month nature walk, with the Bergen County Audubon Society, Sunday, April 5, 10 a.m. to noon. This free guided nature walk will take place in DeKorte Park, starting outside the Meadowlands Environment Center. Participants are asked to sign a standard liability release that is good for NJMC/BCAS events throughout the year. To register, email Don Torino of the BCAS at greatauk4@ gmail.com or call him at 201230-4983.

North Arlington

North Arlington Seniors, Inc. (Tuesday Club) sponsors a trip to Sands Casino in Pennsylvania April 9. The group leaves from Borough Hall at 9 a.m. Non-members are welcome. Call Rose Florio at 201-991-2423.

North Arlington Public Library, 210 Ridge Road, has passes available for the Museum of the City of New York. Each pass allows two adults and four children access to this museum. Requirements to borrow: $50 cash deposit and an adult library card in good standing. http://www.mcny.org.

The library also offers a pass to the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York City. This pass allows six people admission to the museum. Requirements to borrow: $50 cash deposit and an adult library card in good standing. http://www. intrepidmuseum.org.

To check availability, visit or call the library at 201-9555640.

The North Arlington Volunteer Emergency Squad hosts its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday April 4, at North Arlington Middle School at noon.

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If it rains, the event will be held in the gym.

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The Women’s Initiative of Nutley presents the Art Exhibit of Women’s History Month at the Nutley Public Library, 93 Booth Drive, throughout March and April.

The exhibit spotlights the oil, watercolor, pastel, pencil and photography of local artists Susan Farr, Jackie Hanlon, Margot Parker, Teresa Ruffo, Edith Sirmons and Dianne Louise Wilson.

All have won awards in local, regional and national competitions.

Commissioner Steven Rogers and the Department of Public Affairs are sponsoring a Food Allergy Support Group for Nutley parents with food-allergic children Tuesday, March 31, at 7:30 p.m., at the department offices, 149 Chestnut St. A township public health nurse, a school nurse and a parent advocate are the group’s co- facilitators. Call 973-284-4976 for more information.

Nutley Public Library, 93 Booth Drive, announces: • Preschool Story Time, open to ages 3 to 5, takes place Wednesdays, April 1, 8 and 29, at 9:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Participants must be Nutley residents. Registration is required.

• Wednesday Afternoon Knitters meets weekly at 1 p.m. Participants are asked to bring their own supplies.

• Manga/Anime Club meets Thursday, April 2, at 3:15 p.m.

• Monday Night Book Club discusses “A Visit from the Goon Squad” by Jennifer Egan Monday, April 6, at 7 p.m. Copies of the book and a discussion guide are available at the library.

• Babygarten, open to ages 23 months and under, is set for Tuesdays, April 7 and 28, at 9:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

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For more information or to register for programs, call the library at 973-667-0405.

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Belleville looks to pitching staff to continue winning ways After two highly successful seasons, ones that saw his program win a total of 42 games, Belleville head baseball coach Joe Sorce now brings the Buccaneers to new heights – namely the highly competitive American Division of the Super Essex Conference.

It means that the Buccaneers will face teams like Seton Hall Prep, Livingston, Montclair and neighboring rivals Bloomfield and Nutley in the regular season.

“I look at it as a big challenge,” said Sorce, who guided the Buccaneers to a 19-7 record last season. “We’re the only team to jump up two divisions. So we’re excited about it.”

The Bucs were 23-4 and advanced to the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 1, Group IV semifinals in 2013 and posted a 19-7 mark a year ago.

“We had a good team last year,” Sorce said.

“The returning players are excited about the challenge.”

The Bucs lost to Passaic in the second round of the state playoffs last

year and fell to Verona in the second round of the Greater Newark Tournament.

Sorce realizes that it has been tough for the Buccaneers to prepare for the 2015 season with the fierce weather conditions that have engulfed the area recently, especially an early spring snowstorm last week.

There’s only so much that a baseball team can do inside a gymnasium.

“We’re doing a lot of fundamental work, doing drills,” Sorce said. “Our pitchers just pitched live to hitters against Westfield. I like where we’re at right now, given the situation with the weather.

We will get to know a lot more in the coming week.”

Sorce said that the Bucs have scrimmages slated for every day prior to the season opener next Wednesday against Millburn. The Bucs also have opening week games slated against top teams Lodi and Livingston, so Sorce see VIEW page

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Kearny Recreation sends 5 wrestlers to medal round

Photo by Jim Hague

Jimmy Mullen (l.) and Jacob Cardenas won New Jersey Youth Wrestling state championships last weekend at the Sun National Bank Arena in Trenton.

By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer

T

he Kearny Recreation wrestling program is certainly on the rise once again.

Need proof? Well, how about the fact that two products of the program, namely Jacob Cardenas and Jimmy Mullen, went to the Sun National Bank Arena in Trenton last weekend and came away with state championships in their respective weight classes at the New Jersey Youth Wrestling State Championships.

Mullen won his third state title in the last four years, capturing the 10-and-under championship at 125 pounds.

The 10-year-old Mullen is a star waiting to happen.

Cardenas won his firstever state title, bringing home the gold in the 14-and-under 152-pound weight class. That classification is called intermediate because of the age.

“It’s great,” said Kearny Recreation head wrestling coach Tony Carratura Jr., the son of the veteran Kearny High School coach. “They’re all dedicated kids. The coaches

and parents are also very dedicated. We had a good year last year, but this year, we exceeded expectations.”

Mullen was the second seed in his class. He took third last year and was anxious to get a chance to avenge that setback.

“After losing and taking third, I thought that was terrible,” Mullen said. “I just wanted to get back and do better. I also did a good job of staying under weight. I think that helped me a lot in all the different sports I play.” see WRESTLING next page

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Cardenas also plays baseball in the spring, but his focus is on wrestling.

Mullen is an accomplished “I really love it,” said basketball, baseball and footCardenas, who trains on the ball player, as well as a state side with Kearny’s lone high champion in wrestling.

“It’s not easy,” said the fifth- school state champion David Cordoba at the Extreme Fight grader. “But this was awesome. It’s so rewarding to win Club gym in Woodland Park.

Cordoba won the 1999 state again after getting third last championship for Kearny and year.” was a two-time state runCardenas lost to the No. 1 nerup. seed last year, but was deter“Coach Cordoba pushes mined to get another crack at me a lot,” said Cardenas, who state gold. wasn’t even alive when Cor“I’ve been wrestling for seven years and this is the first doba won the NJSIAA state crown for Kearny. “I have seen time I won a state championhis name on the banner in the ship,” Cardenas said. “I’ve gym, so I knew what he did. been training every day and He’s helped me a lot since I practicing to reach this goal started going there.” and I finally did it. Losing “Dave is a big supporter of last year was a huge point of our program,” Carratura said. motivation for me. It’s what I wanted, to get another chance “It definitely helps Jacob that he gets a chance to roll around to win and I finally did it.”

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with Dave, another Kearny state champ. Jacob now moves on to high school and we would love it if he sticks with us (meaning Kearny High).

Jimmy has a great future ahead of him.”

Carratura said that he had a good feeling about his two wrestlers before they went to Trenton.

“We knew that Jimmy had a good shot,” Carratura said. “He has been wrestling at another level. He’s been wrestling seventh and eighth graders to get ready. So now when he’s wrestling kids his own size and age, he dominates. Jacob was down 5-0 in the finals and came back to win after bringing the match to overtime. It was great to watch.”

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“No question, this is where it all starts,” Carratura said, as he was preparing his group for another tournament last weekend in Keansburg. “We have a great group of coaches who travel all over. We have great parents who do what we need them to do. The parents are willing to take their kids all over the state. We’re getting Kearny wrestling back to when I was a kid, what I remember. We’re all working hard together and it’s really great to see.”

Cardenas doesn’t know what school he will attend in the fall.

“I just know I want to keep this going, to keep working so I can win another state championship in high school,” Cardenas said. “I want to keep it going into college. It’s such a great feeling.”

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Kearny Rec had several other wrestlers fare well at Trenton.

Third grader Joshua Baeza finished sixth in the 60-pound bantam class and had a fine tournament. Travis Witt was seventh in the Intermediate 160-pound class for eighth graders. Adam Chew, a seventh grader, was seventh in the 120-pound junior class and Artie Smith, a Kearny High School freshman, took seventh place as well.

“All of the kids wrestled very hard and we’re extremely proud of them,” Carratura said.

More than 140 teams with 100 different qualifiers participated in the weekend-long tourney in Trenton, so the achievements of the Kearny wrestlers were certainly noteworthy.

“These kids had to wrestle eight matches just to get to Trenton and some, like Jacob, had to win four there to win,” Carratura said. “That’s impressive.”

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will know a lot more about his team in the weeks to come.

Leading the way is senior right-hander Steven Basantes, who missed most of last season with a broken wrist.

Basantes will also play second base when he’s not pitching.

Senior left-hander Quazyre Smith is another of the Belleville pitching staff.

Sorce likes the way Smith has been throwing the ball so far this season. When he’s not pitching, Smith will play the outfield.

Senior right-hander Nick Bruno is another veteran member of the Belleville pitching staff.

“He’s done some good varsity work for us,” Sorce said.

“I’m looking for those three to lead us.”

Sophomore right-hander Brayan Villar has been very promising and will more than likely be the fourth member of the Buccaneers’ starting staff.

Junior Adrian Alaracon is a left-hander with a huge upside. Sorce believes that Alaracon could serve as the Buccaneers’ main relief hurler this spring.

Senior Gio Vega is another right-hander who will get his chance to pitch this spring for the Bucs.

“We like the depth we have in our pitching staff,” said Sorce, noting that he will need pitching depth once the games begin to back up in late April and early May. Sorce is fortunate to have the Walicky twins back for another season. The Walicky twins, juniors Dylan and Dustin, have been varsity starters since they were freshmen.

Dylan Walicky is a strong defensive catcher who was the Buccaneers’ leading hitter last year, hitting better than .420.

“He’s also a strong defensive catcher,” Sorce said. “I think he’s one of the best in the county. He threw out 75% of the runners who tried to steal on him last year.”

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Buccaneers will have to scrape and claw for everything this season.

“It’s going to be a competitive battle every day,” Sorce said. “We have to bring our ‘A’ game every single day. Every day is a battle. I just have to make sure that each day is a productive day, that we keep moving forward. But I’m really excited about this team.”

The Buccaneers will certainly be a team to watch all spring, provided that the weather eventually warms up and the snow finally melts.

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The Belleville baseball team will soon take to Zanfini Field (shown here) and head coach Joe Sorce hopes that someone among the Buccaneers’ pitching staff can emerge like former standout Josh Cabo (inset).

both first base and third base.

Together, they form one of the most formidable 1-2 punches in the SEC. Junior Allen Cruz will see time at both second base and shortstop. Junior Andrew Baez is a solid second baseman who will fit in according to whoever takes the mound that day.

The outfield also has some depth and quality.

Senior John Castro is a mainstay from last year’s team. Castro batted .500 in limited duty last season.

Seniors Mike Guercio and Gerard Cinolo will also get serious playing time in the Buccaneers’ outfield.

Sophomores Sam Abreu and Branden Basantes, the younger brother of Steven, have been very impressive in the offseason for the Bucs. They both will see playing time in the outfield, but the younger Basantes will also play first base, third base and pitcher.

Senior Luis Florencio is a solid defensive catcher who serves as a backup to Dylan Walicky and will spell Walicky from time to time, allowing Walicky to be the Bucs’ designated hitter.

“I like the makeup of our team,” Sorce said. “We had a good summer (playing American Legion baseball) and we have a good group of kids.”

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TOP: FDU basketball coach Greg Herenda was the guest speaker at the Kearny basketball awards banquet and spoke of the relationships the players should have with their parents, teachers and coaches. BOTTOM: Kearny head coach McDonnell (l.), senior Zack Latka (c.) and Fairleigh Dickinson University men’s basketball head coach Greg Herenda get together at the Kearny awards banquet last week.

listen a little bit more.”

Herenda was the guest speaker last Wednesday night at the Kearny High School basketball awards banquet at the American Legion on Belgrove Drive.

And Herenda definitely had a message to the 150 youngsters, from seventh grade through the high school, that

had to resonate with all of them.

“I remember going on a recruiting trip when I was an assistant coach at Seton Hall,” Herenda said. “And I went to this kid’s house and his entire family was there, watching a basketball game on television continued next page

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together. And I said to him, ‘The heroes in your life aren’t the guys you watch on TV, but rather the ones that you watch TV with.’”

Herenda told the kids that no one thought his Knights would accomplish anything, but in one week last season, his team went to the Rutgers Athletic Center and beat Rutgers, then came up to the Prudential Center and beat Seton Hall. All in a span of one week. Pretty impressive to say the least.

“I say dream and dream big,” Herenda told the Kearny youngsters. “If you believe in yourself, you can do anything. It’s all about working hard, paying attention to your teachers, your parents and your coaches and doing your best. It’s that simple.”

Herenda said that he likes going to talk to high school kids and younger, going to awards banquets and making himself available.

“FDU reaches out and want to be the program in New Jersey that is accessible to the people,” Herenda said. “I want to reach out to the coaching community in New Jersey. I want to be able to have the local community recognize us. You have to be able to tell kids that there are opportunities out there, not just the teams you see on TV, but the local schools, the (NCAA) Division II and Division IIIs. There are all different levels for all different kids.”

Herenda was a standout basketball player at St. Peter’s Prep in Jersey City, then went

via scholarship to Merrimack College and started to map his journey as a basketball coach, traveling the nation before getting the chance to come home and head the program at FDU. Kearny head coach Bob McDonnell applauded the efforts of Herenda, who volunteered his time to come and speak to the players.

“He was fantastic,” McDonnell said. “When the kids found out that a Division I coach was coming to speak, they were all excited. He gave them good insight and advice.

He’s a great speaker. He had them listening and they were interacting with him.

He spoke directly to a few of them. The kids all talked about him after he left.”

The night was for postseason honors. The Kardinals had a highly successful season, improving from eight wins last year to 13 wins this season and qualifying for the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 1, Group IV state playoffs for the first time in six seasons.

It was important to have a postseason awards program, according to McDonnell.

“In the past, the awards banquet was held inside the high school,” McDonnell said. “This year, we were able to get out and hold it at the Legion, including the seventh and eighth graders. It makes them all feel like they’re part of something special.”

More than 60 players attended the dinner including 10 student/managers.

“I think it was great, espe-

cially getting the young kids involved,” McDonnell said. “It gives the seventh and eighth graders something to look forward to when they get to high school.”

There were individual awards presented.

Joseph Baez, the team’s leading scorer, was presented with the Most Improved Player award.

Senior Zack Latka was presented with the Charlie Dolan Award, given to the player who best exemplifies dedication to the program and community service. The award is named after Dolan, the Hudson County Sports Hall of Famer who is one of the biggest benefactors of Kearny High School basketball. Dolan was in attendance to present Latka with his award.

Latka was pleased to have

tinue to build on what we’re leaving behind.”

The top hustle award went to senior Gus Chemin, while the top defensive player went to Gralen Vereen.

The Coaches’ Award, given to the player who best personifies the philosophy of the coaching staff, went to George Smyth. The award for academic achievement went to Jake Fitzpatrick, who posted a 3.4 grade point average.

“We had a good year,” McDonnell said. “We improved in wins, improved in the county tournament and made the state playoffs.”

And the majority of the Kearny roster returns, other than seniors Latka and Chemin, so the future looks very good for Kearny basketball.

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“Some [of the responders] said they didn’t want to travel the 1.3 miles to the main post office in Kearny [on Midland Ave.],” Flood said.

An “emergency suspension” of service at the Kearny Ave. station took effect Aug. 1, 2013, after plumbing leaks from an apartment above the storefront postal office – leased from a private owner – made the place unfit for occupancy and postal staff and postal boxes were relocated to the main post office.

Ironically, the postal service had just renewed its lease of the space.

It appears that no attempt has been made to have the office cleaned.

Flood said questions about conditions there should be directed to the landlord. He said the postal service is in talks with the owner to renegotiate the 5-year lease.

Meanwhile, Flood said, there has been a “decline of business [at the West Hudson Station] over the last several years. In the last five years, revenue has declined by 39% and there are numerous outlets in close proximity for Kearny customers to conduct their postal business, including the Main Post Office.”

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The West Hudson Station on Kearny Ave.

The closure decision, Flood said, “pretty much mirrors our national strategy of adjusting our infrastructure to match changes in market place.

The first-class retail mail market for us is going in a different direction so we’re responding to those changes. On the positive side, we’ve noticed a significant jump in package volume from our business customers.

“Our customers’ habits have made it clear that they are looking for different ways to access postal products and services. Today, more than 35% of the Postal Service’s retail revenue comes from expanded access locations such as grocery stores, drug stores, office supply stores, retail chains, selfservice kiosks, ATMs and our usps.com website, which is accessible 24/7.

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Appeals of the closure may be sent to the Postal Regulatory Commission, 901 New York Ave. NW, Suite 200, Washington, D.C. 20268-0001.

On another Kearny postal front, meanwhile, Flood had good news about the N.J. Logistics & Distribution Center, 1200 Harrison Ave., which the Postal Service had eyed for possible consolidation as part of an overall budget cutting move.

“We’re not moving forward with that issue in Kearny,” he said.

That facility has 565 employees and is in the process of a name change to the U.S.P.S. Greater Newark New Jersey Processing & Distribution Center, Flood said.

2 nabbed in meth bust BLOOMFIELD – Two Bloomfield men, one of whom is confined to a wheelchair, were arrested last week after police executed a search warrant on their Franklin St. apartment and confiscated 224 grams of methamphetamine with an estimated street value of $35,000, Essex County Sheriff Armando Fontoura reported.

Fontoura said the wheelchair-bound suspect, 54-year-old Gary Schuren, had been the target of a two-week investigation.

On the morning of March 17, Bloomfield police officers and

detectives from the sheriff’s Bureau of Narcotics executed the warrant and made a forced entry into the apartment, where they found Schuren and his roommate, Marcus Irizarry, 32.

A patdown search of the suspects reportedly found Irizarry to be in possession of one gram of crystal meth and a glass pipe. The sheriff said $343 in cash was discovered in Schuren’s wheelchair.

Officers found an additional 223 grams of meth, a variety of drugprocessing and packag-

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Schuren and Irizarry were each charged with possession of a CDS, possession with intent to distribute, intent to distribute within 1,000 feet of Essex County Vocational School, possession of narcotics paraphernalia, and conspiracy.

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Kearny One Family 3 Bedroom 1.5 baths Colonial with long driveway 2 car garage Asking $249,900

1 Family Completely Remodeled Asking $450,000 Arlington Section Stunning Colonial

Jarlynn Hyde Broker/Owner

“OUR SUCCESS HAS BEEN BUILT ONE SATISFIED CUSTOMER AT A TIME...”

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KEARNY MANOR SECTION Belleville- $299.000- 1 Fam. – 2 bdrms1 Full Bath- LR- DR- EIK- Sun parlor- partial basement with wet bar and toilet- Det. 1 car garage.

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Kearny- $379,000- 1 Fam. - 3 Bdrms-. 2.5 baths- LR- DR- MEIKlaundry- finished basement- Att. 1 car garage.

Belleville- $289,000- 1 Fam.- 3 Bdrms2 Full baths- LR- DR- EIK w/ slider to backyard- walkup attic- finished basement- Det. 1 car garage.

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Kearny- $349,900- 1 Fam. – 4 Bdrms- 2 full baths- LR- DR- MEIKLarge full basementAtt. 1 car garage.

Kearny- $429,000- 1 Fam. – 4 Bdrms- 2.5 Baths- LRDR- MEIK- Foyer- Attic- Full basement- Driveway 3+ cars.

No. Arlington$229,000- 1 Fam. - 2 Bedrooms- LR- EIK- 1 full bath- walkup attic.

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Kearny- $180,000Bayonne- $259,000- 2 Fam. - 4 Bdrms- 2 Full Condo- 2 Bdrms- 1 Full Bath- LR- DR- KIT- 1 baths- Kit’s- LR’scar garage + parking.

Basement. Priced to sell.

KEARNY NEW LISTING

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3Br 1.5 baths Asking $339,900

3 Family Asking $399,000

KEARNY

KEARNY MANOR

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2 Family Asking $299,900

Asking $349,900

758 Kearny Avenue, Kearny NJ 07032 • 201-991-0032 Kearny- $209,000- 2 Fam. - 2 Bdrms- 2 Full Baths-LR’s- DR’s- Kit’s.

Kearny- $314,000- 2 No. Arlington- $330,000- 1 Kearny- $690,000- 4 No. Arlington- $299,999- 1 Fam. - 3 Bdrms- 2 full Fam.- 5 Bdrms- 2 Full Fam.- 3 Bdrms- 2 Full Fam. – 6 Bdrms- 5 full baths- LR’s- DR’sBaths- LR/DR combo- Fam- baths- LR/DR combo’s- baths- LR- DR- MEIK- Sun Rmwalkup attic- finished EIK’s- full basement- 1 ily Rm- Finished basementEIK’s- full basementbasement- 1 Det. car Det. car garage.

Att. 1 car garage.

Det. 2 car garages. garage.

HOUSE OF THE WEEK Kearny- $389,000- 2 Fam. - 6 Bdrms- 2 full baths- LR’s- DR’sEIK’s- full basementAtt. 2 car garage

Kearny- $239,900- 1 Fam. - 2 Bdrms- 1 Full Bath- 1st floor Office Space w/ half bath- 4 Garages

Verona- $145,999Condo- 1 Bdrm- 1 Bath- EIK- LR- Parking Space.

Kearny- $395,000- 2 Fam.Kearny- $224,000 6 Bdrms- 3 Full BathsCondo- 2 Bdrms- 1 full LR’s- DR’s- MEIK’s- Finbath- LR/DR comboished basement- Backyard EIK-laundry- deckparking space. w/ deck & pool.

WOW - This is a delightful three bedroom Kearny Colonial. Hardwood floors, high ceilings and old world charm and character throughout. Great location plus a 50x115 lot and two car garage.

Call today $319,900.

NORTH ARLINGTON - Newly remodeled with granite in the kitchen, jacuzzi tub, 3 bedrooms and a finished basement with second full bath. Inground pool and off street parking. All for only $289,000.

Kearny- $222,000Townhouse-Style Condo- 2 Bdrms- 1.5 Baths- 2 parking spaces.

Belleville- $649,000- 2 Fam. + LOT- INVESTORS & BUYERS!! All Brick- Adjacent Lot included- Builds 1 Fam.’s or Condos

Kearny-$169,000- Well established Deli & Liquor Business for sale 650 Sq. Ft. All equipment included, pre-approved for cooking.

Harrison- $1,500- 1st FL: 2 Bdrms- LR- DR- Fbthstorage & parking. $1,4002nd FL: 2 Bdrms- LR- DRFbth.

Kearny- $1,400 Renovated 2nd FL: 2 Bdrms- LR- EIK- Full bath.

CLASSIC KEARNY COLONIAL- This three bedroom lovely Manor home is in excellent condition and contains lovely hardwood floors, chestnut trim and stained glass windows. It also has sliders to a huge deck off the kitchen and of course a drive and garage. Will not last at Just $329,900

UNIQUE OFFERING - Kearny 2 family on a 59x100 lot. 2 bedrooms, modern kitchen and bath in each apartment. ASKING $359,000 Jersey City- $2,400 House Rental: 3 Bdrms1.5 baths- LR- Kit- finished basement w/ washer/dryerdriveway for 3+ cars.

Kearny- $1,312.50-COMMERCIAL LEASE- Approx.

900 SqFt. Prime location, Retail or Office space located on Kearny Ave. Call for complete details.

Kearny- $2,500- COMMERCIAL LEASE- Prime location on Kearny Ave. with high visibility.

Build to suite with your choice of 1400 SqFt. Or 700 SqFt. Multiple floor plans available, call for complete details.

No. Arlington- RentalOffice/Retail Space7,700 SQ. Can be subdivided -2 Full Baths parking in the back approx. 15 spaces.

Call (201) 991-5719 APARTMENT RENTALS AVAILABLE- 1, 2 & 3 BDRMS UNITS Call and Ask About our Reduced Rental Fee

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No. Arlington-Rental Office Space- 1,400 SQ- Reception area-5 Separate Offices-Parking

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PARLIAMO ITALIANO MOWIMY PO POLSKU NATAKALEM EL-ARABIA

NOW IS THE TIME - This Hamilton Street 2 family contains three bedrooms on the first floor and 2 bedrooms in the second floor apartment. The basement is finished and the price is fantastic.

ASKING $359,000.

MUST SEE- Do not buy until you experience this huge, beautiful, unique 100% remodeled Kearny 2 family on a rare 62.5X100 lot. 6 bedrooms,4 baths. Extra large kitchen, lovely finishes throughout. Central Air,4 finished floors.

ASKING $629,000.

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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have adopted changes to Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) and you may be eligible to take advantage of these changes.

If your mortgage is either owned or guaranteed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, you may be eligible to refinance your mortgage under the enhanced and expanded provisions of HARP. You can determine if your mortgage is owned by either Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac by checking the following websites: For Fannie Mae: www.fanniemae.com/loanlookup For Freddie Mac: www.freddiemac.com/mymortgage

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NORTH ARLINGTON • NJ 07031

NEWARK GREAT INVESTMENT! 1 FAMILY HOME FEATURING 3 BEDROOMS, PLUS FINISHED ATTIC AND 3 FULL BATHS. FULL FINISHED BASEMENT! CLOSE TO TRANSPORTATION TO CITY OF NEWARK AND NYC. WALKING DISTANCE FROM SCHOOLS AND CLOSE TO SHOPPING. 2 CAR GARAGE PLUS ADDITIONAL PARKING FOR 4 CARS!

HARRISON BEAUTIFUL SALON IN A GREAT LOC ON A BUSY RD. CENT A/C AND HOT AIR! 5 ALL LEATHER CHAIR STATION. 2 MANICURE TABLES, MASSAGE ROOM. INCL CUSTOMER LIST, BUSINESS NAME, FURNISHING, RECEP, DESK AND WAITING AREA. ONE MAKE-UP LEATHER CHAIR!!

HARRISON PRIME LOC W/GREAT EXPOSURE, ACCESS TO ALL MAJOR HWYS W/PARKING! PARK SPACES IN BACK OF BUILDING AND ADDITIONAL PARKING IN MUNICIPAL LOT ADJACENT TO BUILDING. TWO FRONT ENT ON HARRISON AVE. FANTASTIC INVEST OPP FOR RETAIL, PROFESSIONAL OR MEDICAL IN UP AND COMING TOWN OF HARRISON.

EAST NEWARK DON'T MISS THIS WELL MAINT 2 FAM HOME IN DESIRABLE SECTION OF EAST NEWARK! PLENTY OF CLOSETS! HRDWD FLRS THROUGHOUT! SEP GAS, ELECTRIC AND HW HEATERS! FULL HIGH AND DRY BSEMNT! CLOSE TO SCHOOLS, SHOPPING AND JUST STEPS AWAY TO ALL TRANS!

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KEARNY BEAUTIFUL RAISED RANCH NEAR SCHOOLS AND NYC TRANS. THIS HOME FEATURES 2 BDRMS AND 1 AND A HALF BTHS. HRDWD FLRS THROUGHOUT! CENT A/C! A REAL MUST SEE!!

KEARNY GREAT 2 FAMILY IN A NICE AND CONVENIENT SECTION OF TOWN.THIS PROPERTY IS IN AND EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH NEWER ROOF, NEWER SIDING, ALL NEWER WINDOWS,UPDATED ELECTRICAL, NEW FURNACE AND HOT WATER TANK.

KEARNY THREE FLRS OF LIVING! LARGE COL RENOVATED IN 97' AND NICELY MAINTAINED. FEAT INCLUDE HRDWD FLOORING, RECESSED LIGHTING, 2 FULL 1 HALF BATH, 5 BEDROOMS, DEN/OFFICE OFF KITCHEN. LOTS OF OFF STREET PARKING AND OVER SIZED 2 CAR GARAGE.

KEARNY GOOD LOCATION! GET A CHANCE TO RUN YOUR OWN BUSINESS! ESTABLISHED AUTO & TRUCK REPAIR SHOP FOR OVER 30 YEARS. DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY!! SOLD AS IS!

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KEARNY ONE FAMILY HOME IN DESIRABLE SECTION OF KEARNY. LARGE 50’ BY 100’ LOT W/2 CAR DET GAR AND LONG DRWY FOR PLENTY OF PARKING. HRDWD FLRS! FEATURES 3 BDRMS AND 2 AND A HALF BATH. SHORT SALE, SOLD AS IS!!

KEARNY RECENTLY RENOVATED CONDO WITH 2 BEDROOMS AND 1 AND HALF BATHS. NEWER A/C AND HEATING UNIT! LAUNDRY IN UNIT! EAT IN KITCHEN. 2 BEDROOMS ON THE SECOND FLOOR! INCLUDES 2 PARKING SPACES.

KEARNY CUSTOM BUILT IN 2006! 2 FAM FEATURING 3 BDRMS AND 2 FBTHS ON 1ST & 2ND FLRS AND BONUS FINISHED GROUND LEVEL W/ SUMMER KITCH & FBTH. NATURAL HRDWD FLOORING THROUGHOUT. SEP UTILITIES! PARKING FOR UP TO 5 CARS! CENT HEAT & A/C! CLOSE TO ALL TRANS TO NYC!

KEARNY 2 BDRM CONDO, 3RD FLR. LIV/DIN/KITCHCOMBO, HRDWD FLRS IN BDRMS AND LIVING AREA. IN-UNIT LAUNDRY. SLIDING DRS TO BALCONY. CENT A/C, GAS HEAT. MASTER BDRM INCL 2 WALK-IN CLOSETS, ATTIC FOR STORAGE. 2 PARK SPACES. NOT FHA APPROVED

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BELLEVILLE LEGAL 3 FAM HOME IN DESIRABLE SECTION! ALL LRG RMS! CERAMIC TILE AND HRDWD FLRS THROUGHOUT! SEPARATE GAS AND ELECTRIC METERS! COMPLETE WITH A LONG DRIVEWAY AND DETACHED 1 CAR GARAGE!!

BELLEVILLE BEAUTIFUL HOME IN GREAT STRATEGIC LOC. CLOSE TO ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS. HOME IS IN EXCELLENT COND, MOVE IN READY. PARKING IS AVAIL FOR 6 CARS IN THE DRIWY AND 2 CARS IN GAR. NICE BACK DECK FOR ENTERTAINING. GREAT INVESTMENT OPP

BELLEVILLE THIS GRACIOUS COLONIAL SPELLS "HOME". NATURAL HRDWD FLRS A PLUS. A COMFORTABLE EIK WITH A LRG DECK OFF THE KITCH FOR SUMMER ENT. THE BSMNT IS SEMI FINI WITH 1/2 BATH. THE 2ND FLR HAS 3 BDRMS A FBTH& A WALK UP ATTIC FOR STORAGE.

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NORTH ARLINGTON LEVEL, BUILDABLE RESIDENTIAL LOT IN THE HEART OF NORTH ARLINGTON. MEASURES 39’ X 71.5’. CURRENTLY HAS A 3 CAR GARAGE ON PROPERTY.

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North Arlington, NJ 201-998-9050 Rob@keypointmortgage.com BELLEVILLE 1ST FLOOR CONDO WHICH FEATURES LR, KIT, DINING AREA, MBR W/ FULL BATH, 2ND BR, FULL BATH, LAUNDRY AREA. ASSIGNED PARKING - CORNER UNIT.

BELLEVILLE DON'T MISS THIS BEAUTIFUL BELWOOD UNIT AVAIL WITHIN THE SECURE ESSEX PARK COMM. THIS UNIT FILLED W/SUNLIT RMS & HIGH CEILINGS OFFERS BEAUT KITCHPLUS PANTRY, AND HRDWD FLRING ON THE 1ST FLR. 1 CAR ATT GAR W/DRVWY PLUS ADDIT GUEST PARKI. FEAT 2 BDRMS & 2 1/2 BTHS.

LYNDHURST IMMACULATE 3BR, 2.5 BTH COLL HOME. LRG LR W/ALL HRDWD FLRS THROUGHOUT, FORMAL DR AND EAT IN NEWER KITCHEN W/BREAKFAST NOOK AND FBTH. 2ND FLR HAS 3 BDRMS AND 1 FBTH. SEMI FIN BSMNT W/BAR!

LYNDHURST IMMACULATE 3 BEDROOMS, 2.5 BATHROOMS COLONIAL IN ON OF THE DESIRED LOCATIONS IN LYNDHURST; STEPS TO TRANSPORTATION, SCHOOLS AND SHOPPING. NEWER KITCHEN WITH STAINLESS STEAL APPLIANCES, GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, AND BREAKFAST NOOK.

EACH OFFICE IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

Arlington Real Estate Owned & Operated by the Capobianco family since 1924

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CONDEMNED from need of redevelopment,” and, last Tuesday, the commissioners and Board of Education executed the coup de gras.

At a special joint meeting held at the Municipal Building, the members of each board voted unanimously to authorize a professional services contract – not subject to bidding laws – with three

professional firms to draw up “preliminary design and logistics work [for] replacement of Lincoln School” for a total of $130,000 in fees.

The firms which, officials said, will “work as a team,” in consultation with school and municipal officials, to assemble a conceptual plan during the next three months. Once there is agreement on the details, then the school board will

solicit bids for construction at the 5.8-acre Matera Field site, between Marin and Page Aves.

Robert Benecke, the township’s financial consultant, said: “The township of Lyndhurst will buy the [Lincoln School] property for redevelopment purposes and, in turn, the Board of Education will agree to have the new school built.”

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ship’s 2014 master plan, “The proceeds from the sale of the Lincoln School property, together with proceeds from the sale of any or all related properties in the town center redevelopment area could be used to help construct the [new] school.”

Under this arrangement, bonds will be issued to provide up-front financing for the new construction and that debt is expected to replace the existing principal and interest the township still owes on the EnCap development fiasco which, officials hope, will be paid off by then.

The township has designated the properties between Stuyvesant Ave. to Ridge Road along the railroad tracks, and from Freeman St. to Valley Brook Ave. on Ridge, and Matera Field as parts of its redevelopment area.

Richard DiLascio, the attorney for both the BOE and the township, said that under state redevelopment law, because both the Lincoln property and Matera Field are connected to the redevelopment area, the BOE has no obligation to seek voter approval to abandon Lincoln and build anew because the funding is already accounted for under the pending sale of the Lincoln property.

DiLascio said he expected the entire process to take three years with the first classes entering the building

by September 2018. Because plans, at this point, are unclear about its size and even which three grades it will accommodate, DiLascio said it’s impossible to predict how much will be needed to build the new school.

Although the master plan talks about a “middle school

housing grades 6, 7 and 8,” DiLascio said that thought is being given to a possible alternate junior high school scenario of grades 7, 8 and 9. After the school is built, “then the superintendent will reconfigure the district.”

“The primary goal here,” DiLascio said, “is to eliminate as many trips as possible for parents with kids in different schools.”

In any case, DiLascio said, officials are looking at a population of about 160 students spread over eight classrooms for each of the three grades, with a total capacity of 650 to allow for “expanded enrollment over the next 20 years.”

Also envisioned for the new school are a 1,000-seat auditorium that would also be accessible to the community, a gym and a culinary arts program, according to DiLascio.

The three firms hired to develop plans for the new school and their fees are: • CP Engineers of Sparta, who will evaluate existing schools’ needs and prepare an update of the district’s long-range facilities plan, for $60,000.

• Morris and Ritchie Associates of Baltimore, Md., who will serve as the “programming and site specialist” for the new school and will be the liaison to the public for all information, for $20,000.

• Hord Coplan Macht, also of Baltimore, Md., who will be the “design specialist for the replacement of the Lincoln School,” for $50,000.

BOE President Christopher Musto said he was “excited, both as a board member and parent, that we’re going to replace an old building with a state of the art school.”

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Monday by 10 AM

Michael Gaynor Michael J. Gaynor, 54, died on Sunday, March 15, at home in East Stroudsburg, Pa. Arrangements were by the Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Home 585 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. A funeral Mass was offered at St. Stephen’s Church, Kearny, followed by a private cremation. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.thiele-reid.com.

Mr. Gaynor was born in the Bronx, N.Y., and lived in Kearny since age nine. He moved to East Stroudsburg, Pa., 11 years ago.

He was a postal worker at the Bloomfield Post Office for 27 years.

Michael is survived by his wife Colleen (Quinn). He was the uncle of Allison Gaynor and Christopher Michael Gaynor. He was predeceased by his parents Peter and Mary (Coyne) Gaynor and his brother Christopher Gaynor.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the VNA/Hospice of Monroe County at www.vnahospiceofmc.org.

Dolores Jeraldine Hanf Dolores Jeraldine Hanf, 85, of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., died on March 7 in Walterboro, S.C. She was born in Jersey City, to the late Mrs. Philomina Berardo and the late Mr. Gabriel Richard Fuschillo.

Dolores served proudly in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. She later worked in Lyndhurst as an insurance agent and in Hollywood, Fla., as a clerk in the Broward County Court system.

She is survived by one daughter, Deborah Ferrato, of Wallkill, N.Y.; two sons, Richard Hanf (Nancy), of Mount Pleasant, S.C., and Keith M. Hanf (Dawn), of Fairfax, Vt.; six grandchildren, Shawna, Michael, Daniel, Kelsey, Dana and Elizabeth, and nieces, nephews and loving friends.

A memorial service was held in Beaufort, S.C., followed by a ceremony with military honors in Beaufort National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her honor to the Veteran’s Victory House, 2461 Sidneys Road, Walterboro, S.C. 29488, or any

veteran’s organization.

Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at www.McAlisterSmith.com.

Arrangements were by McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, Mt. Pleasant Chapel, 1520 Rifle Range Road, Mt. Pleasant, S.C.

beach house. The First Baptist Church of Arlington was a special place to her where she was an active member and matriarch. Betty was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Joseph E. Frobisher Post No. 99, American Legion, in Kearny.

She is survived by her husband of 60 years Robert G. Betty Hinkley Hinkley; two children Thomas Betty Hinkley (Layton), 80, Hinkley and his wife Joanne a lifelong resident of Kearny, of Kearny and Lynda Hinkley passed away peacefully on and her life partner William Tuesday, March 17. Her final Kirchoff of Sag Harbor, N.Y.; days were spent at home surone brother Jack Layton and rounded by family. his wife Kathy of Hilton Head, Arrangements were by the S.C.; and two grandchildren Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Evan and Neil Cratz.

Home, 585 Belgrove Drive, In lieu of flowers, donations Kearny. The funeral service to the First Baptist Church of was held from the funeral Arlington, 650 Kearny Ave., home. Interment was to follow Kearny, N.J. 07032 would be at Nicholson Cemetery in Ni- appreciated. cholson, Pa., at a later date.

Betty was born in Jersey Rosemarie Klossek City on July 14, 1934, to the late Rosemarie Klossek, 70, Edward and Dorothy (Park) of Kearny, died Wednesday, Layton. She grew up in Kearny March 18, at University Mediand graduated from Kearny cal Center in Newark.

High School in 1952. Later, she Born and raised in Newark, worked as certified dental as- Mrs. Klossek lived in Harrison sistant for Dr. Edward S. Levy, for 25 years before moving to D.D.S., in Kearny for many Kearny. She was employed by years. various industries, including Mrs. Hinkley had a pasBrothers Bakery in Kearny sion for knitting and loved and Mel Gambert Shirt Co. in visiting her Point Pleasant Harrison.

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The daughter of the late Frank and Lucia (nee Iacullo) Silva, Mrs. Klossek was also predeceased by her husband, Ronald Klossek, on Oct. 7, 2006, and three brothers, Anthony, Frank and Peter Silva. She is survived by one daughter, Lisa M. Sarni and her husband, Richard, of Stillwater; four grandchildren, Alisha Nichols and husband, Christopher, and Gabrielle, Alexis and Richard Sarni; one sister, Maryann Silva; and two brothers, Manuel and Joseph Silva. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews, as well as family and friends.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, Tenn., 38105.

Arrangements are under the direction of the SmithMcCracken Funeral Home, 63 High St., Newton. Online condolences may be offered at www.smithmccrackenfuneralhome.com.

Martin James Sharkey Martin James Sharkey died March 21. He was 70.

Born in Newark, he lived most of his life in Harrison.

Visiting will be on Wednesday, March 25, from 4 to 8 p.m., at the Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. The service will take place that evening. Private cremation will follow. www. armitagewiggins.com.

Mr. Sharkey loved fishing and the outdoors. He was an avid Brooklyn Dodgers and Chicago Bears fan. He had been a welder for Vac/U/Max in Belleville.

Formerly married to Shirley Sharkey, he is also survived by his children Lisa M., Brian S. and Jamie G. Sharkey; his brother Edward; his grandson Jamie; along with nieces and a nephew.

John Baptiste Solano John Baptiste Solano, 96, of Waretown, formerly of Colonia, died on Wednesday, see OBITS page

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Fluent in Portuguese and Spanish. Handicapped Accessible.

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973-481-4333 visit us at: www.mulliganfh.com

The wife and family of Joseph A. Poland Sr. would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone that has attended the funeral services, sent flowers, Mass cards and prayers. A special thanks to Msgr. Bill and the clergy of Queen of Peace Church, Life Choice Hospice, Dr. Andrew Burachchinsky, funeral director Mark Wiggins and Bag Piper Fran Rafferty.

We greatly appreciate and are thankful for all of the time and effort that has been put forth to support our family during our time of grief.

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.

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APARTmENTS FOR RENT BELLEVILLE BELLEVILLE Section 8 Only.

Greylock Parkway. Large 1 BR. Available Now. Call 973-202-8580.

BELLEVILLE 5 rooms, on 2 floors, microwave, stove, all new floors, W/D on premise. $1650/month, HT/HW included.

Close to Transportation.

(201) 869-6040.

BELLEVILLE Large 3 room apt.

HT/HW included. $850/month.

1 ½ months security.

No pets.

(973) 226-9350.

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

All utilities included. With Cable/HBO, etc. No pets. Call (908) 204-1348 Also, Bloomfield 5 large rooms apt. $1,150 +.

BELLEVILLE 16 Howard Place. off Washington Avenue. 3 rooms.

1 BR. $850/month HT/HW included.

(973) 801-5900

APARTmENTS FOR RENT

APARTmENTS FOR RENT HARRISON HARRISON 1 bedroom condo, LR/DR, kitchen, laundry room, 1 parking spot. No pets. $1250/month, 1-1/2 months security, heat included.

Available now. (201) 991-3793

HARRISON 2 BR, 2 bath, Cleveland Ave. 1st fl apt. in newer 2 family house. Central AC, Central Gas/Heat.

Refrigerator, W/D Like new condition. Some storage avl. Must have excellent credit and rental history. Tenant pays utilities.

No smoking, no pets. $1,400/month. Min 1 yr. lease. Call Angelo (954) 448-3339.

HARRISON 3 room, 1 bedroom apt. Ground floor. All remodeled.

Off-street parking.

Separate utilities. No pets.

Smoke-free environment.

1-1/2 months security.

Available April 1st. Call or text (973) 418-8500

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

CLASSIFIEDS APARTmENTS FOR RENT HARRISON 4th fl apt.

2 BR, Large EIK, sunny LR, DR, wood & ceramic flooring.

Ceiling fan in all rooms.

Partially furnished.

HT/HW included. $1200/month Walk to all transportation & shops. References & security deposit required. Call or text (732) 822-9177.

HARRISON 1st fl. 3 BR, 1 Bath, L/R, D/R, Kitchen.

Walking distance to PATH. Utilities not included.

No pets. $1,400/month. 1 ½ months security.

Available April 1st.

(973) 715-5495.

HARRISON 5 rooms.

2nd floor, 2 bedrooms, Smoke-free environment. No pets.

Off street parking & many extras. 11/2 months security.

Available 4/1. Call (973) 418-8500.

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

Close to PATH. $1200/month.

1-1/2 months security.

Separate utilities. No pets. (973) 388-8916.

HARRISON Newer home, 1 BR apt. LR & modern Kitchen. A/C. Avl. May 1st. $950/month.

973-699-4216.

HARRISON Large 4 room spt. $950/month + security & utilities.

No pets.

(201) 991-6942.

APARTmENTS FOR RENT KEARNY KEARNY ELM COURT Kearny’s Best Kept Secret 732 Elm St 1 BR fr $875. NYC Commuter Bldg Call Alan 201-955-4334 or PJ 973-992-1555 ext 1 Affiliated Mgmt.

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 5 room, 2nd floor airy apt. $1250/month + utilities. 1 year lease.

1-1/2 months security.

(973)838-1662.

KEARNY 4 BR’s Ideal for large family. $1675/month. 1 month security. Avl. Now. 201-674-1473 or 732-602-4043.

KEARNY 6 room. 2nd fl. Renovated apt.

Large LR/DR, No pets. $1,600/month + 1 month security.

HT/HW included.

201-306-0892 after 5pm.

KEARNY 3 rooms, HT/HW included.

Elevated building.

Laundry facility on premises.$950/month Call Sofia after 3pm 201-998-3516 or see super after 3pm 654 Elm St. Apt Basement 1.

KEARNY 3 Clean rooms.

HT/HW included.

From $895/month.

See super 6 woodland Ave. Apt. 1, or call after 5pm 917-858-8246 for appointment.

KEARNY 1 BR HT/HW included. No pets. No Smoking. $950/month.

1 ½ months Security 201-997-0590.

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

APARTmENTS FOR RENT

APARTmENTS FOR RENT

APARTmENTS FOR RENT

BUSINESS FOR SALE

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

HT/HW included. $950/month. 1 month security. No pets. For more Info. Call Carlos 201-306-2994.

KEARNY Newly Renovated. 2nd fl.

Midland Ave. 3 BR’s, LR, DR, Kitchen. 2 Bathrooms.

Near schools & Bus transportation.

C/A. HW floors & Carpet.

Utilities separate. No pets. No smoking. Avl. April 1st.

(201) 755-4511.

N. ARLINgTON

Pet grooming salon.

Prime location on ridge Rd., N.A., Low rent and utilities.

Well established, fully equipped and supplied. Ready to make money. Price negotiable.

(201) 647-5864.

KEARNY 1st fl. 2 family house, 2 BR. $1,300/month + utilities. 1 1/2 month security.

Laundry hook-up & access to backyard.

Near transportation.

Available April 1st.

(201) 978-2070.

KEARNY 611 Elm St. 1 BR apt. Newly renovated.

C/A. $900/month.

1 ½ security deposit. No pets. Available April 1st. (201) 993-4665.

KEARNY 3rd fl. 3 BR, 1 bath. Avl. Now. $1,300/month.

1 month security. Call 201-622-8315

KEARNY 132 Midland Ave. 1 BR, LR, Kitchen $900/month, HT/HW included (201) 889-4436 or (973) 465-0166.

KEARNY 2nd fl. apt. 2 bedrooms, LR, Kitchen, no pets, no smoking $1,000 per month + utilities. 1 month security call (201) 997-4954.

KEARNY 2BR’s, no pets, no smoking, 1 year lease. Avl. April. 1 1/2 months security, $1.150.00/month + utilities.

(201) 921-7608 (201) 951-3749.

KEARNY Roosevelt school district, 2 BR LR, DR with galley kitchen & bathroom.

Avl. June 1st. HT & HW supplied. 1 ½ months security. No pets. New carpet & tile floor. $1,250/month.

Call 201-998-8138.

KEARNY Arlington Section, 3rd floor, attic 1 bedroom apt. $875/month. HT/HW included.

Owner occupied. No smoking. No pets, Cats OK. 1-1/2 months security.

Available March 1st. After 10am (201) 998-0297 (201) 424-1846

KEARNY Large 1 BR apt.

Loft style.

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

New kitchen, Ceiling fans in each room. $1200/month + security & utilities. No pets. (201) 991-6942.

KEARNY 6 room apt.

W/W carpet. A/C’s, ceiling fans, refrigerator, $1,200/month + utilities. 1 ½ security.

No pets.

(201) 998-9676.

LYNDHURST LYNDHURST 1 bedroom includes AC & All appliances, Laundry facility, parking. $995/month plus utilities. No pets.

Smoke Free Building.

Close to NYC transportation.

(201) 970-3210

LYNDHURST 2 Bdrm. LR, Large Kitchen. Off street parking $1,300/month.

O’HaraAgency (201)997‐6300.

LYNDHURST 3 rooms, close to all transportation. $950/month + utilities.

1 ½ months security.

No pets. Available April 1st.

(201) 933-3984.

N.ARLINGTON 2nd fl.

5 large rooms, $1400/month. 1 ½ months security.

HT/HW included. No pets. Available now.

(201) 991-3232 (201) 926-9128.

N.ARLINGTON 1st floor, 6 rooms. Newly renovated.

Walking distance to schools, supermarket, all public transportation and NY bus. (201) 657-2119.

N.ARLINGTON 2nd fl.

2 BR, LR, kitchen, newly renovated.

Central HT & A/C utilities separate. No pets. No smoking.

Contact Angela by phone or text 862-371-9418

N.ARLINGTON Freshly painted 3 BD/1 BA apartment, 2nd floor.

New kitchen cabinets and flooring.

Available May 1st.

Must see.

Great location. Close to all schools and amenities.

20 minutes: Holland Tunnel, subways, trains. Located off Belleville Tpk & Ridge Rd. Lease includes washer/dryer use & 1covered parking spot on premises. $1500/month Call Alice at 941-879-2649email bpophotos@live.com.

NEWARK NEWARK 1 BR $950/mo.

Vailsburg / Near Seton Hall. HT/HW included. Safe/ Secure. Brick Historic Bldg. Extra Large BR. Newly Renovated. Kitchen, Bath, H/W Floors, Refrigerator, Ceiling Fans. 1 month security. Section 8 ok.

No fees. No pets. Avl. Now (973) 216-9470.

CONdO FOR RENT CLIFTON Allwood Mews, 2 Bdrm, LR, DR Garage, Deck, Washer/Dryer $2,400/month.

O’HaraAgency (201)997‐6300.

FURNISHEd ROOm FOR RENT KEARNY Peaceful & quiet large bright room, private sink & refrigerator.

Clean bedding weekly, close to stores & transportation, plenty of street parking. positively no smoking.

Gentlemen preferred.

Single occupancy.

Good credit needed. 4 week security required. $140/week.

(973) 830-7498.

FURNITURE FOR SALE Furniture for sale: 1 curio cabinet, 2 small wall units, $125 each or Best Offer. Call Debby (973) 698-1050.

HALL FOR RENT

Party Hall For Rent • Affordable • A/C • Nice Setting 201-889-6677 201-572-1839 POLICIES THERE IS A $10 CANCELLATION FEE, WHEN AN AD IS CANCELLED BEFORE ITS FIRST RUN

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Deadline for classifieds is Monday by 4:00 PM.

HOUSE FOR SALE

ROOm FOR RENT

424 Springfield Ave. Hasbrouck Heights.

Sunday March 29th 1:00-4:00PM One family, impeccably maintained on a dead end in HH. 4 Bed + Den, Central Air, Living room with fireplace, crown moldings and amazing original details. Large Jacuzzi Tub, Walk in Closets and Finished Basement with laundry room, living room and bedroom. $589,000.

KEARNY 1st fl. 1 room, Female preferred.

Private entrance. Avl. April 1st. 201-702-0037.

OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT HARRISON • Affordable Modern Office/Artist Space • Prime Location • Close to PATH Trains & Major Highways • 400-8,000 SQ.FT. • Business Relocation and Start-up Stimulus/ Incentive Plan.

(973) 223-5501

ROOm FOR RENT LYNDHURST Shared room for rent. 1st fl. $600/month + 1 month security.

Utilities included.

(201) 981-4088.

(201) 667-5920.

KEARNY 2 rooms for rent. Utilities included.

Available now.

(201) 686-1625 or (201) 279-9251.

BELLEVILLE Room for rent Shared kitchen & bath on Joralemon St. 1 month security. Avl. Immediately.

(973) 851-5084.

KEARNY Female preferred, private entrance, utilities included with cable & internet. 1 block to transportation. $500/month + security.

Available April 1st. Se habla español.

201-772-7428

SPACE FOR RENT NUTLEY Warehouse space with ground and mezzanine office 2250 sq. ft. 19 ft. high ceilings. 12x14 ft. high garage door.

(201) 390-1729.

STORE FOR RENT KEARNY Office on Kearny Ave., 400 sq.ft.

1-1/2 months security. $600/month + utilities.

(201)401-0488

KEARNY Store for rent, Kearny Ave. Pay own utilities 1 month security. Avl. Now. Please call (201) 997-0026.

KEARNY 355 kearny ave. Store for rent $800/month (201) 467-9533 (973) 465-0166

KEARNY Store for rent currently hair salon could be rented with equipment. $1,600/month Hear & Hot Water Included.

Call Afredo (732) 763-2961.

HARRISON Store front for rent (307 Harrison Ave).

Approximately 1100 sq. ft. with 2 bathrooms. Located in the center of the town with heavy traffic. 10 minutes walking distance from PATH. Avl. May 1st. $1500/month plus all utilities. 1-year lease and Good Credit.

Please call 862-222-4204.

CLASSIFIEDS EmPLOYmENT/ HELP WANTEd

EmPLOYmENT/ HELP WANTEd

$$ Now Hiring! $$

(732)766-4425 ask for Mel

Stewart’s Root Beer Now Hiring for season Cooks, Waitress & Waiter Apply in person, 938 Passaic Ave. Kearny.

(201) 998‐0600

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

201-991-1586.

Licensed nail technician needed for salon in Kearny, Harrison, & Newark.

Competitive pay.

Please call (201) 725-6369 (908) 675-6669

Property inspectors FT/PT in your area.

Free training provided. msangelabove@ comcast.net

Full Time Exp. Hair Dresser wanted to work in Busy Hair salon located in Newark/Ironbound Section.

(973) 789-7321.

Customer Service Experience in Outlook & Excel F/T MON-FRI Call 201-998-9100

EmPLOYmENT/ HELP WANTEd

EmPLOYmENT/ HELP WANTEd

Van Aide - Pathways to Independence, Inc. in Kearny, NJ is seeking a candidate to assist in the transportation of and to work with individuals with developmental disabilities. Position is approximately 25 hrs per week, Mon-Fri, split shift. Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities strongly preferred. Applicants can fill out an application at our main office located at 60 Kingsland Avenue, Kearny, NJ 07032. Please bring a resume.

EmPLOYmENT/ HELP WANTEd

EmPLOYmENT/ HELP WANTEd

Looking for a Better Job? East Brunswick Construction Company in need of an Experienced Underground Pipe Foreman/Supervisor Pipe crew. You must have experience installing, underground water, sewer, storm pipe & Man holes.

Knowledge of Blue Print reading.

References Required. Top Pay $$$ and Benefits Package. We are Hiring – Foreman, Supervisor & Pipe crew. Please Contact: Monica (732) 821-0533.

EmPLOYmENT/ HELP WANTEd

EmPLOYmENT/ HELP WANTEd

Van Driver Pathways to Independence, Inc. in Kearny, NJ is seeking a candidate to transport and work with individuals with dev. disabilities. Position is approximately 25 hrs per week, Mon-Fri, split shift.

Candidate should have a good driving record and experience driving vans. High School Diploma and valid driver’s license req. Experience working with individuals with dev. disabilities strongly preferred.

Applicants can fill out an application at our main office located at 60 Kingsland Avenue, Kearny, NJ 07032.

Please bring a resume.

EmPLOYmENT/ HELP WANTEd

Now hiring servers and busboy. Must have experience. Must speak English and Spanish. Call 551-580-2244 Positions available immediately.

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

ROOFING MECHANICS AND LABORERS WANTED FOR FLAT AND SHINGLE ROOFS LABORERS. MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE. CONTACT 973-481-9319

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

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

Drivers – Company & Owner Operators Class A –Full time-pier knowledge & TWIC card a plus Busy trucking company, steady work, local & regional.

Great pay & fuel advances.

Call Claudia (908) 272-6800

Help Wanted for Busy Deli Part Time or Full Time Days - Evenings - Week Ends Apply in person D&F Deli 396 Davis Avenue, Kearny.

Looking for experienced help for Italian restaurant in Montclair. Salad man and chef/cook needed. Only inquire about position if you have experience.

References needed.

Contact info 973-296-8610

EmPLOYmENT/ HELP WANTEd

PT Agent No teaching involved.

Transport student to DMV. Must have clean driving record. NJ Drivers License for more than 4 years A MUST. (201) 246‐8000

Dispatcher: Local trucking Company in Kearny, NJ is looking for an experienced dispatcher to be responsible for the scheduling and management of truck driver’s daily loads.

Long haul and regional LTL operations experience required.

Salary negotiable with experience.

(201) 997-9250 Thomas McDermott.

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

No time to clean?

Call A&E Cleaning (201) 970-8060 Affordable & Reliable.

Polish woman will clean Home or Office.

Please call Maria at 201-991-9126.

References available.

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

Martinez Construction • Roofing • Chimneys • Basement •Gutter • Masonry • Chimney & Roof Leak Work Exterior and Interior

(201) 952-0076

Lic # 13VH06939900

Part-time NJ messenger position available - vehicle provided. Must have clean driving record and be reliable.

Starting time 8:30 AM Monday-Friday, approximately 4 hours per day; approximately 21-23 hours per week.

Rate of pay is $15.00 per hour.

Send resume to resume5616@ gmail.com

www.Martinezchimney.com

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

Gift Certificates Avail.

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

Marie’s Cleaning Service We clean Apartments, Offices & Funeral Homes. Excellent References Call Marie (201) 279-9286.

HOmE ImPROVEmENT BP’s Finish Line Home Improvement LLC Bathrooms, Kitchen Tile, Painting, Trim, Plumbing repairs, Electric…I do it all.

Free Estimates.

551-486-7761

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

Fully insured.

Lic# 13vh03006100 (201) 906-2422

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

Fully Insured

HANdYmAN SERVICES

DO IT ALL Interior/Exterior new & repairs. All types of carpentry. Reasonable rates, quality work, reliable, experienced.

13VH06620900

(201)991-3223

CLEANING SERVICES

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

Tom (201)424-5042

ROOFING SERVICES

N&J REMODELERS

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

Nick (201)997-7657

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 JMW CONSTRUCTION

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

(201)935-1975

Malone Construction Remodeling & Repair (201) 400-0341

Lic#13vh08309900.

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CLASSIFIEDS

HoME IMPRovEMENT

LANDSCAPINg & DESIgN

RUBBISH REMovAL

Ranne Tile & Home Improvement

Painting & Decorating Andreas Painting

ANDRIELLO CLEANOUTS

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 Copacabana Landscaping

Lawn Maintenance • Spring Clean-up • Design • Retaining Walls • Pavers • Tree Service Free Estimates & fully Ins. Eder (201) 997-9271 www.copacabana landscaping.com

LADYBUG Landscapes Inc.

• Design • Construct • Maintain • Paving Demolition-Commercial (201)804-0587 (201)655-1938 MARIO ESPOSITO LANDSCAPING LLC Spring Clean-Up Lawn maintenance Top Soil • Mulch • Snow Removal Free Estimates (201)438-3991

PAINTINg & DECoRATINg

Brush Away Painting Wallpaper Removal

• Power washing

• Sheet Rock • Carpentry.

(201) 341-2548

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.

Professional HousePainter 165. Interior & Exterior Printing - Plastering - Taping Free Estimates

(201) 997-0706

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

FREE ESTIMATE

(201)939-8781

PLUMBINg & HEATINg Courageous Plumbing HVAC LLC LIC. # 11103 • Plumbing • Heating • Cooling • Sewer Drain Cleaning • Hot Air Furnaces • Air Conditioning • Video Sewer Inspections $50 off when mention this ad.

(201) 206-4845

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

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

RoofINg SERvICES

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

(201) 726-0287

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.

On the spot clean up service Homes, Basements, Attics, Yards & garages.

Residential & commercial. Our pricing & service will be the best.

Licensed & Insured.

201-565-6393

TUToRINg SERvICES Retired Language Art’s Teacher Available To Tutor English/ Reading/ SAT’s. Call (201) 955-1863.

WANTED To BUY Buying old tube set radios, Tube Amplifiers, Parts.

Vacuum Tubes – 1 item or large collection.

Call (914) 589-3751

Last chance for some great buys. LR/DR furniture, recliner, rocking chair, artwork, cookbooks, jewelry, woman’s clothing and lots of kitchenware and bric-a-brac. Saturday only, March 28th, 10am-3pm.

14 Hamilton Avenue, Kearny. Rain or shine.

By All Cities 15 Butler Pl. Kearny, 3/27-3/28 9am-3pm.

Full contents of home.

Jewelry Sterling, Noritake, Crystal.

Vintage & Antiques.

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

MOVING SALE ELEGANT LIKE NEW FURNITURE SALE LR, WU, KIT TABLE, DESK, CURIO 3/28 10-4PM 160 MORGAN PLACE 2ND FL., NORTH ARLINGTON

ELECTRICAL SERvICES

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10% OFF with ad El. Insp. # 7566

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201-991-1600

2 year old beige couch for sale. Very good condition.

Asking $400. Call Rita (201) 997-1222

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RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT MEDICAL PRACTICE OF

MOHAN S. DESHPANDE, M.D. 806 KEARNY AVENUE, KEARNY, NJ 07032 • PH. 201-997-8806 Dr. Mohan S. Deshpande announces that he is retiring from his medical practice of 32 years. He will close the practice as of January 31, 2015. All active patients have been notified already.

Dr. Deshpande has arranged continuity of care for his patients with Dr. Sheremet Gashi of 11 Ridge Road, North Arlington, NJ (Ph. 201-998-1800). Patients’ medical records will be transferred to Dr. Gashi for custodial care after the end of January 2015. For any further information, please contact Dr. Deshpande’s office during business hours.

Dr. Deshpande expresses his sincere gratitude to his patients for allowing him to serve them and having a truly satisfying professional career over the past three decades.

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credentials displayed, Fabula found they did was letting out, Officer not have Kearny-issued Jay Ward received a solicitation permits. Poreport of a man walking lice said he also found past Franklin School on they both had warDavis Ave. consuming an rants -- one each out of alcoholic beverage. Ward Clifton. Arrested were saw and detained Robert Khalid Gaston, 26, of Glasser, 51, of Harrison, Jersey City, and Amirian at Davis and Wilson Gadzhiev, 22, of BrookAves., issued him a town lyn, N.Y. ordinance summons for In Kearny, they drinking (from a bottle claimed to have been of filtered vodka) in pub- selling “energy,” said lic -- and arrested him Chief Dowie, who also on two warrants: one for warned residents that an ordinance violation sometimes solicitors go in Harrison and a $2,500 door-to-door “just to get one out of Newark for your information.” allegedly “wandering in a drug area.” Harrison March 19 and Newark were both Officer Jordenson Jean notified. responded to a 3 p.m.

••• report of a suspicious At 4:20 p.m., Officer individual possibly John Fabula observed involved in attempted two individuals going burglary of apartments door-to-door on the on the 800 block of 100 block of Wilson Kearny Ave., near Seeley Ave. Although they had Ave. Jean, armed with KPD from

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Dawn Taylor, Donald Savacool, Steven SavaMarch 11, in Stafford cool, Kristin Solano, Tony Solano and Brett Township.

Solano; eight greatBorn in Kearny on grandchildren; his brothApril 5, 1918, he was the ers, Frank Solano and son of the late Anthony Joseph Solano; his sister, and Mary Lico Solano.

Sarah Solano Cadorette; John was an inspiration to all he met. In the and many nieces and words of his great-grand- nephews.

Funeral services were daughter, he was “selfheld on Friday, March less, generous, hopeful 13, at the Holcombeand a lover of everything Fisher Funeral Home in and anything.” He loved Flemington and he was life and lived it fully to interred at the Hazel the last minute. He was Wood Cemetery, Coloa retired troubleshooter nia. with Elizabethtown Gas Company.

Robert J. Van He was predeceased Volkenburgh by his wife, Marjorie Robert J. Van VolkenDavis Solano, in 1997 burgh, 71, of Hunterdon and his son, Anthony County, entered into John Solano, in 2004; his eternal rest and joined brothers, James Solano his Savior Jesus Christ and Patrick Solano; on Aug. 26, 2014. and his sisters, Marian Robert was born Solano Holowatch, and and raised in Kearny Elizabeth Solano Fash. and briefly in North Surviving are his daughArlington. He attended ter, Sharon Ann SavaSt. Cecilia’s High School cool, and her husband, and graduated from Donald, of Waretown; Kearny High School in his six grandchildren, OBITS from

the suspect’s description, searched the area and detained Frank Fletcher, 47, of Kearny.

Fletcher was subsequently charged with criminal attempted burglary and was remanded to the Hudson County Jail on $50,000 bail.

Police said he also had a $500 drug-related warrant from Belleville.

••• Officer Kevin Arnesman responded to a two-car accident at 3:45 p.m. on the 100 block of Oakwood Ave. Police said one driver had fled the scene but later contacted them. Steven McGirr, 24, of Kearny -- who was located on the 400 block of Elm St. -- was reportedly found to have a suspended license and was charged with that offense.

– Karen Zautyk 1962.

He lived the last 35 years of his life in Hunterdon County with his wife of nearly 51 years, Marianne, and raised two sons, Dr. Robert Van Volkenburgh Jr. and Dr. Daniel Van Volkenburgh. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

He is survived by his wife Marianne, his sons Dr. Robert Van Volkenburgh Jr. and wife Gwendolyn, Dr. Daniel Van Volkenburgh and wife Rebecca; six grandchildren; his sister Carol Costello and husband Angelo; mother-in-law Angie Raimondo; sisterin-law Evelyn Kaiser; and many nieces and nephews.

Robert was a kind, warmhearted and generous man famous for his dry humor and vivacious personality. He will be greatly missed.

Mail may be sent to: P.O. Box 5301, Clinton, N.J. 08809.

Deadline for obituaries is

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