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Our Lady of Sorrows Church on Davis Ave. celebrates its centennial Sunday. If this photo looks a bit different from the site’s current appearance, that’s because it shows the church in the early 1950s, when the now-lush trees were only saplings.

Prepared to party hardy BELLEVILLE – Once again, Belleville is getting ready to party.

On Wednesday, Sept. 16, Mayor Raymond Kimble and the Municipal Council is inviting the community to join the township’s 11th annual street fair, “Just A Party.”

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By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Town officials and union representatives are still grappling over what to do about finding overtime pay for Kearny Fire Department personnel.

The town governing body met in special session last Tuesday and caucused in private for about an hour to review its options but came up with no answers, although one may involve trading O.T. for compensatory time.

At issue is how to deal with the fact that the town has already exceeded the amount it budgeted for Fire Department O.T. for this year, Mayor Alberto Santos announced, prior to going into executive session, before an audience comprised, exclusively, of some 35 firefighters.

Santos said the intent of the closed-door meeting was to review options available to the town, including the most drastic, “resulting in reduction of shifts,” but quickly added, “we don’t want to reduce [fire] companies or staffing on a piece of [fire] equipment.”

“However,” the mayor added, “even with the money added to the overtime budget for ‘breakage’ from the 17 retirees we’ve had this year, we’re

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This year’s affair will be held at the Walgreens Shopping Plaza on Franklin Ave., between Joralemon and Continental Aves., from 6 to 10 p.m.

The rain date is set for Monday, Sept. 21, at the same location.

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KEARNY – This Sunday, Sept. 13, Our Lady of Sorrows Church, at Davis and Bergen Aves., will mark its 100th anniversary with a special, concelebrated High Mass at noon, followed by a banquet at the Lithuanian Catholic Community Center.

The banquet is sold out, but you can still share in the congregation’s joy by attending the Mass. No tickets required for that.

We know what you’re thinking: “That church doesn’t look 100 years old.”

And you’re right. It is the parish of Our Lady of Sorrows that dates to 1915.

The other day, we met with parish administrator, the Rev. John Wassell -- who also serves as pastor of St. Cecilia’s in Kearny -- and John Sarnas, who along with Len Mackesy, serves as deacon. see CHURCH page

fering an evening of outdoor dining and dancing, featuring musical entertainment by The Cameos, The Symphonics, Ray Cetrell and the Barros Band.

Local eateries and food vendors will make available a variety of culinary favorites such as zeppoles, funnel

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Courtyard at Lincoln School going green with urban garden

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY –

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s fall classes resume this month, there’ll be a new look to Lincoln Middle School as it starts its second year.

During the summer, the school’s courtyard began transitioning into a very special outdoor classroom dedicated to horticulture.

One section has a series of long wooden containers stacked with soil; in another area, seedlings are sprouting from the ground. And there are strategically placed water hoses.

But the centerpiece of this design is still awaiting delivery, that being a greenhouse.

It all adds up to this: Lincoln School has been selected as one of two school demonstration projects in Hudson County (the other is at Horace Mann School in Bayonne) known in scientific parlance as a “Green Infrastructure Municipal Outreach and Technical Assistance Program.”

The mission is a partnership of the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission and the Rutgers Cooperative Extension Water Resources Program to show communities “how … ‘green’ technologies can reduce flooding and other hazards to our local waterways.”

That is how letters sent to Kearny school officials describe the purpose of the joint endeavor.

When the project comes to fruition, “the interior courtyard … will be transformed with a rain garden, rainwater harvesting system, tree and vegetative plantings with raised garden beds and bench-

es for an outdoor classroom area.”

The new venture is slated for a dedication ceremony Sept. 21.

At the same time, some Lincoln School youngsters will be exploring another envirotechnical enterprise.

As outlined at an Aug. 19 meeting of the Board of Education’s Curriculum & Instruction Committee, the school will be running an after-school club called STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) whose members – up to 20 – will be engaged in WaterBotics, building, programming and maneuvering underwater robots.

Lincoln teachers Patricia Hester-Fearon, Jessica McMasters, Christopher Ragucci and April Amenta attended a three-day workshop at Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, in June to learn about the concept and techniques involved so they could guide students in the process.

And the Kearny Optimists Club, led by BOE trustee Cecilia Lindenfelser, donated $3,000 for the purchase of a WaterBotics kit containing materials and software.

To complete the program, students will need to complete four projects covering at least 25 hours of labor.

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Lincoln School students will learn lessons in ‘green’ technology this year in the school courtyard, adapted as an outdoor classroom.

social studies, art and math departments will also be participating.

To cover the costs of such kits beyond this school year, school staff will be reaching out to students whose parents and/or family members in the engineering field whose employers may be willing to finance those purchases.

Among other new ventures, the BOE is rolling out the following: • An Early Childhood Parent Involvement program for pre-school and kindergarten will see parents and their kids engage in hands-on activities designed to promote literacy, mathematics applictions and social skills in twice a month workshops from October to June. The district will use $10,440 in Early Childhood funding to pay a coordinator

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and six teachers to run the workshops.

• An Advanced Placement course in U.S. History, taught

by John Adamski, will be offered. Study units in Colonization and Settlement, Revolution and the New Nation, Expansion and Reform and Civil War and Reconstruction will be covered over a two-year period. Thirty-two students have enrolled.

• An AP course in Macroeconomics, developed by Melody LaRossa, will cover Basic Economic Concepts, Measurement of Economic Performance, National Income and Price Determination, Financial Sector, Inflation, Unemployment and Stabilization Policies, Economic Growth and Productivity and Open Economy: International Trade and Finance.

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See WTC beam during NA 9/11 observance A NORTH ARLINGTON –

provided an overlook view of the Twin Towers, was resteel beam recovered named for the late NYPD Det. from the WTC, donated James Zadroga, a North Arto the North Arlington lington resident, who died in Volunteer Fire Department January 2006 at the age of 34. by the Port Authority of New Zadroga spent 450 hours York & New Jersey in recogni- in recovery efforts at the 9/11 tion of first responders’ 9/11 attack site and, weeks later, efforts, will be available for developed serious respiratory public viewing during this issues leading to his death year’s 9/11 observance. which one New Jersey patholMayor Joseph Bianchi ogist linked to his exposure to

William Fadrowski is inviting the North Arlington community to a special 9/11 commemorative service at Queen of Peace Church, 10 Franklin Place.

At the service, which will last about a half-hour, the mayor and Borough Council will make a presentation.

Members of the Volunteer Fire Department, Police Department and various civic and

religious leaders are expected to attend.

Bianchi said he’s hoping that an appropriate memorial setting for the steel beam “will be erected for next year’s 9/11 observance,” which will be the 15-year anniversary of the tragedy.

How will that project be financed? “We’re waiting for the funds to come through,” the mayor replied. He declined to

elaborate.

A council majority had voted in March 2014 to designate the exterior of the Schuyler Ave. firehouse on River Road as the place where the beam memorial should be. Asked if that was still the case, Bianchi said: “It’s a cross between the firehouse and Zadroga Park.

It’s not set in stone.”

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said he has directed Borough Administrator Stephen LoIacono to arrange for the Public Works Department to transport the 12 1/2-foot-long, 400-pound section of steel from storage at the DPW garage, probably on a flatbed trailer, to Zadroga Park for Friday’s 9/11 anniversary.

“The gates to the park [off Schuyler Ave.] will be opened at 8 a.m. and people will be welcome to come down there to view our Twin Towers monument and we will also have a spot reserved for the World Trade Center beam,” the mayor said. The park will close at dusk, he said.

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Driver nabbed in highway hit-run

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Belleville man was being held in the Bergen County Jail on $100,000 bail following his arrest last week on multiple charges in connection with a serious hit-run on Rt. 17 in Rutherford, Bergen County Prosecutor John L. Molinelli reported.

The motorist, Jorge Alfredo Velasquez Ruiz, allegedly struck a man who had been standing on the highway median, attempting to fix his

bicycle, at about 10:15 p.m., Aug. 27. Ruiz fled the scene, leaving the injured victim on the ground, police said.

As of last week, that victim, identified by authorities only as a 32-year-old man, was still hospitalized at Hackensack University Medical Center for treatment of head and leg trauma, Molinelli’s office said.

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The vehicle was described by witnesses as a red sedan bearing Maryland plates and with a damaged front windshield.

During the course of the investigation, detectives said, they received information from a tipster regarding a red, 2004 Saturn Ion with Maryland plates and a damaged windshield, registered to Ruiz.

On Aug. 31, detectives located the Saturn at a residence in Belleville.

Inspection showed the windshield had been recently

replaced but there was still evidence of the car’s having been involved in the accident, authorities said. It was impounded by the Bergen County Sheriff’s Department.

Ruiz was taken into custody at the residence and subsequently charged with: assault by auto, leaving the scene of an accident, aggravated assault, endangering an injured victim, and hindering apprehension and/or prosecution.

He was also issued summonses for reckless driving and unsafe lane change.

Ruiz was remanded to the county jail in lieu of the $100,00 bail, with no 10% cash option, set by Rutherford Municipal Court Judge Warren Stroedecke. The defendant is due to be arraigned Sept. 15 in that court.

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KPD: Truck was weapon, fuel was vodka S his name. However, when the issuers were contacted, the cards were found to be fraudulent, police said.

In a search incident to arrest, the officers found a set of keys belonging to a 2011

BMW. When asked about these, Cole responded that he was glad they found the keys “because the car had been left running in the lot and would they please take care of it,” Chief John Dowie noted. They

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A routine ABC inspection was conducted and the information was passed on to the ABC for a compliance follow-up.

Aug. 31 Officer Jason Rodrigues was called to the 500 block of Forest St. at 11 a.m. on a report of a dispute. There, he encountered Maureen Welfl, 57, of Kearny, who allegedly began yelling profanities, refused to cease and desist and had to be forced to the ground in order so she could be cuffed for a disorderly conduct arrest. Eventually subdued, she was also charged with resisting arrest.

Sept. 1 At 2 p.m., Officers Tim Castle and Leroy Bibbs were called to Walmart, where security said that a man was in the vestibule soliciting customers, offering to pay for their purchases with his credit Aug. 28 cards if they would give him Based on “numerous complaints,” police responded the cash.

Confronted by the KPD, at 10 p.m. to an Afton St. Tyler Cole, 20, of Jersey City, tavern where Sgt. Dave was reportedly found to be in Rakowski needed assistance to possession of a Visa card, two deal with disorderly persons Bank of America cards and inside and out. A number of a New York I.D. card -- all in people, police said, appeared

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Ward signaled the driver to stop and, displaying good instincts, also called for backup.

When instructed to turn off the engine, police said, driver Michael Jatczyszyn, 41, of Kearny, put the truck in gear, cut the wheel toward Ward and accelerated, hitting the officer with the side of the vehicle. Ward, who was not injured, reached in, put it in park and grabbed the keys. A struggle reportedly ensued and, as back-up arrived, he wrestled Jatczyszyn from the vehicle.

Police said Jatczynszyn had trouble standing. They also said that a bottle of vodka fell out of the pick-up.

The driver was arrested and taken to headquarters where he reportedly: 1) Refused an Alcotest. 2) Tried to damage the cellblock camera. 3) Urinated into the cellblock hallway.

Jatczyszyn was charged with: 1) DWI. 2) Eluding a police officer. 3) Aggravated assault on a police officer.

4) Possession of a weapon -- the truck -- for an unlawful purpose. 5) Criminal mischief.

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We’re all in this together, folks

By Ron Leir s we hurl headlong into another presidential nomination cycle, it’s an opportune time for all of us to step back and ask what our priorities as a nation should be, both inwardly and outwardly.

Technology is bringing everyone around the world closer together than ever before, making most of us aware of what’s happening a continent and more away.

We know, for example, that our global resources – air, water, food and shelter – are becoming more at risk every day and that war, political repression and poverty are driving more and more of the world’s population from their homelands.

Perhaps nowhere else has that desperation been so highly focused than in Europe where many thousands of refugees fleeing war-torn Syria, Egypt, Afghanistan, Iraq, North and West Africa, etc., for a chance to re-invent themselves and their families by crossing geographical borders ... when and where they can.

Smugglers have profited from shipping untold numbers of migrants across the Mediterranean in flimsy, overloaded boats that are prone to capsize and drown its hapless passengers.

Australia has sent out its navy

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to turn away boatloads of migrants headed for its beaches.

Thousands of migrants have been intercepted this year trying to scramble through the Channel Rail Tunnel in hopes of making it through to England.

Negotiating land boundaries has led to further obstacles, as witness last week’s turmoil in Hungary where the government shut off access to the train station in Budapest where migrants hoped to board trains for the more friendly confines of … Germany!

Yes, the same Germany whose government, seven decades previously, had perfected its unique creation of ethnic cleansing in favor of a “super race” whose aim was world domination, is now – under Chancellor Angela Merkel – going out of its way to welcome and care for these new arrivals.

Italy and Greece are dealing, as best they can, to absorb those who survive the perilous sea journey.

And, believe it or not, tiny Iceland, with a population about the size of Cincinnati, has posted messages on social media inviting refugees to its shores. Several Icelander citizens have offered to take on the expense of airfare and accommodations.

Merkel, meanwhile, wants other members of the European Union to share in what she calls a “fair distribution” of the migrant swarms. And, as The New York Times noted in last Thursday’s edition, her country is looking to bolster its own dormant population.

Whatever individual countries’ motives for sheltering these desperate immigrants, it cannot be an economically easy burden to assume, no matter how well intended.

In 1980, the U.S. got a lesson in how to deal with immigrant arrivals during the Mariel emigration from Cuba when, as recounted by Wikipedia, an estimated 125,000 Cubans – spread among some 1,700 vessels – made their way to Florida. That same year, the federal government appropriated $100 million under the Refugee Education Assistance Act to expedite the immigrants’ adjustment to their new lives in the U.S. And further aid followed.

A small percentage of the Marielitos ended up in prison but most reportedly adapted well to their new surroundings, with many settling in the Miami area.

Although, initially, many of the new arrivals were placed in refugee camps, no walls were

built to contain them permanently.

From our perspective, living in the northeast U.S., it is hard to imagine the prospect of being overwhelmed by vast numbers of newcomers of variant cultures suddenly clamoring for accommodations, employment opportunities and the right to become productive citizens. Of course, states like Texas and Arizona bordering Mexico have had their share of “incursions” so they have a somewhat different perspective.

Imagine, for the sake of argument, that one day, hundreds of homeless people – fellow Americans – set up tents in West Hudson Park. Not as part of an “Occupy Now” movement, not as victims of religious or political persecution.

Just casualties of capitalism: well-meaning citizens seeking the American Dream but due to forces beyond their control – whether that be due to devastating illness, pushed out of the job market, single parents pushed over the limit.

Friends, that day is likely coming. Today, in this neck of the woods, you can see individual panhandlers on a highway roadside, straddling a park bench or begging on a subway platform. There are thousands of such unfortunates in New

York. Who knows how many nationwide?

Let us not abdicate our societal responsibilities like some countries in Europe. We need to take care of our own people – as well as the newbies who continue to believe in Emma Lazarus’s words inscribed within the Statue of Liberty: The New Colossus Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame, With conquering limbs astride from land to land; Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name Mother of Exiles. From her beacon-hand Glows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes command The air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame.

“Keep ancient lands, your storied pomp!” cries she With silent lips. “Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.

Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!”

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3 robbery suspects collared

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Pereira was charged with armed robbery and conspiracy and was held on $100,000 bail, no 10%.

Moya’s bail was set at $250,000, no 10%, on charges

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Saturday night party in a Quincy Ave. backyard morphed into a crime scene Aug. 29 when three of the guests robbed two others at gunpoint, Kearny police reported. Two of the suspects were nabbed the same night; the third was found several days later, reportedly hiding in a Windsor St. residence.

The KPD learned of the crime when Officer Daniel Esteves was called to a Kearny Ave. business at 8 p.m. on the 29th by the proprietor, who said that two patrons were discussing having been robbed about an hour earlier.

Esteves interviewed the victims -- both Kearny men in their 20s -- who said they had been approached at the party by a woman and two other men, one armed with a handgun, who relieved them of their backpacks, containing at least one laptop computer, police reported.

Det. Michael Farinola conducted follow-up interviews, networked with the Vice Unit, determined that the culprits had fled the scene in a 2001 silver Hyundai and developed as suspects Christina Pereira, 21, of Kearny, and Xavier Moya, 24, of Newark.

Warrants were issued for their arrest, a BOLO was put out and, shortly after 10 p.m., Det. Michael Andrews reported that he had spotted Pereira and Moya sitting in a silver Hyundai parked on the 600 block of Schuyler Ave. Andrews, Farinola and patrol units converged on the scene and took the pair into custody.

The car was impounded and, after obtaining a warrant from Hudson County Superior Court, police searched it and reportedly found a North Face backpack, belonging to one of the robbery victims, in the trunk.

Hidden in the spare-tire compartment, police said, was a 40-cal. Hi-Point semiautomatic handgun fully loaded with nine rounds of hollow-point bullets -- eight in the magazine and one in the chamber. The gun’s serial number reportedly had been

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with the town on implementing those suggestions. not going to make it to De“When you have to quantify everything by the dollar,” cember.” said Fire Chief Steven Dyl, (By using the term “break“it’s very difficult. We had age,” the mayor was referring two multiple alarm fires in to the savings in salaries the the last week, Dyl added, gestown would see from the turing toward the firefighters pay differential between the in the audience, “and they’re senior fire personnel who’ve giving in their all.

The worst departed and the rookies part is dealing with the pie coming aboard.) [of municipal funds] and Given the short-staffing making it work.

For the Town that the Fire Department has Photos by Ron Leir Council, that’s their threebeen dealing with, summer Fire Chief Steven Dyl (l.) and Firefigthter Michael McCurrie, president of FMBA Local 18, (r.) address the overtime issue alarm fire – dealing with the vacation schedules have at special council meeting last week. dollar.” exacerbated the drain on the The Observer later learned keep things open and runrank and file and superior ofFirozvi did not sit in on the O.T. account, Santos said, from the chief that the dening.” ficers’ unions accepted temand this month there will be closed session that followed, partment incurred $5,504 in After the closed session, porary replacement of O.T. Santos said that council no let up, he noted, because O.T. in connection with the the mayor and council reconwith compensatory time and firefighter union conferences members and Town Adminfire at the meadows mulch vened and opened the floor that outcome, he said, “is an istrator Michael Martello had and vacations “will result in plant and $5,400 in O.T. from to union leaders. injury that we didn’t cause. been fully briefed at a prior [firefighter] absences.” another meadows fire behind Michael McCurrie, presiThis town has been the Even with the department’s closed session on possible dent of FMBA Local 18, reprecipient of lucrative conces- the Gunnell Oval. ranks swelling later this year scenarios the town could Recent Fire Department resenting the rank-and-file, sions from Local 18 and Local pursue. when 12 new firefighters are O.T. payments, made every said that his members should 218 (which bargains for the Councilwoman Eileen scheduled to finish their two weeks, have been steadnot have to give up their conofficers).”

Academy training, “we won’t Eckel, who chairs the Fire ily decreasing, from the tractual right to O.T. simply McCurrie said the mayor Committee, said that she get there, so the default acbeginning of July to the end because the department is and council “knew that mass and her colleagues “all have tion becomes closure [of a of August, dropping from short-handed.

“Manpower retirements were coming” fire company]. … We’re work- given this a lot of thought $116,000 to $88,000, accordis a product of management and now, he said, “we’re beand consideration and none ing on borrowed time. We ing to municipal records. decisions,” he said. low minimum manpower. A of us want to see a negative hope we can make progress Santos said the town had In 2011, when firefighters one-room fire wipes out our outcome, especially with the between now and our next budgeted $925,000 for Fire were faced with the possibilFire Department [response] new people coming on. We meeting [on Sept. 8].”

Department O.T. this year. ity of economic layoffs, both and if we have a brush fire, Although town CFO Shuaib hope we can find a way to Projections are that, “we can the whole town falls apart.” add $300,000 from breakAnd, McCurrie said, by age savings but we’ll still be accepting transitional aid short by about $275,000,” he from the state, the town said. has willingly taken on the If the unions are willing to state as a partner that must go along with a comp time approve every new hire it wants to make, further tieing proposal, which would run through year’s end, the town its hands.

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Our intent was to get a history lesson, and we learned much.

When we thought of yesteryear West Hudson, we always thought in terms of the Scots and the Irish. But Sarnas enlightened us. “Just before World War I, there was a huge influx of Lithuanians here, and in Newark and Elizabeth,” he said.

The immigrants, fleeing the poverty and political turmoil in Europe, found a haven here, and, in West Hudson, ready employment in the factories that abounded in Harrison and Kearny.

A parish history, written for the 50th anniversary in 1965, noted that “when the parish was formally established in 1915, it was designed to serve the needs of approximately 700 Lithuanians in Harrison and 400 in Kearny.”

The congregation’s first Mass in 1915 was celebrated by the founding pastor, the Rev. Francis Jakstys, in St. Cecilia’s Parish hall. According to the ‘65 history booklet, the Lithuanian communicants later moved to “a small, dilapidated building on the property of Holy Cross Parish in Harrison.”

And they began to raise funds for their own church.

In 1916, the congregation purchased a plot of land at Davis Ave. and Fifth St. in Harrison and constructed a rectory and small church, with a lot of help from volunteer labor. It served the parish well, but a few decades later, the need for a larger, newer church

Left photo by Karen Zautyk, right photo courtesy Wikipedia

LEFT: The Rev. John Wassell (l.) and Deacon John Sarnas. RIGHT: The extraordinary Hill of Crosses in Lithuania, testimony to powerful faith.

was evident.

Another building fund was launched in 1952, and groundbreaking for the current church -- the lovely brick, modern Gothic structure -was held in 1953.

It was dedicated on March 20, 1954. In the years that followed, Our Lady of Sorrows School was built off Schuyler Ave. It closed in the ‘80s, and is now home to Pathways to Independence.

The parish, though, continues to thrive. “Most of the Lithuanians have now moved away,” Father Wassell told us, “but there’s still a lot of life here.”

Proof of that is evident in the enthusiasm and teamwork that have gone into preparing for the 100th anniversary. “We’re excited about it,” Wassell said, expressing thanks to “the team, the committee, that worked so hard to organize the celebration, the Mass, and the party at the L.C.C.C.” While we were researching Lithuania in preparation for this story, we talked to a friend who was born in the neigh-

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boring Baltic State of Latvia.

Latvia has an entirely different culture, of course, and is predominantly Lutheran, but it shares Lithuania’s experiences as a land that had been held in captivity by the Soviet Union.

In the continuing resistance against the Communists, “it was the Lithuanians who were the gritty ones,” she said.

“They were the ones who threw themselves in front of the tanks.”

That grittiness paid off. In 1990, a year before the USSR self-destructed, Lithuania was the first Soviet republic to declare its independence.

Our friend also commented

on the “staunch faith” of the Lithuanian Catholics and told us about the Hill of Crosses.

Located in northern Lithuania, it is a site of pilgrimage on which thousands of crosses have been placed by the faithful.

We had never heard of it, but Sarnas had. Every so often during the Soviet occupation, he said, “the Russians would come in and clear it out, and a couple of weeks later, the crosses would be back.”

One recent estimate puts the number at 100,000.

It’s a testimony to Lithuanian history and the Catholic faith.

Just as is Our Lady of Sorrows.

Father Wassell gave us a copy of the introduction to the parish’s 40th anniversary (1955) booklet. It’s a short essay entitled “Memories” and one eloquent quote calls to mind the founding congregants of 1915: “Poor, often distraught, beset by an intense longing for the scenes of our childhood, lonely, terribly lonely, for our loved ones far across the sea, we had several things in our favor: love of unity, singleness of purpose, and a strong determination to bring unto ourselves a brighter tomorrow.”

We would say they succeeded.

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aroundtown THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

Belleville

The Township of Belleville will hold its “We Remember Sept. 11, 2001” ceremony on Friday, Sept. 11, at 10 a.m., in Belleville 9/11 Park, Franklin Ave. and Chestnut St. Belleville Public Library and Information Center, 221 Washington Ave., announces the following programs for children.

Registration is required for all programs. Call the library at 973-450-3434 to register.

• Autumn Fest, open to all ages, is set for Saturday, Sept.

19, at 11 a.m.

• Computer classes, open to grades K to 6, are available by appointment. Children learn Microsoft World and online research skills.

Harrison

Holy Cross Church is accepting deposits now for an eight-day cruise to the Caribbean, launching July 4, 2016.

Total cost per person is $1,325.

A deposit of $325 per person is due immediately to reserve a cabin (deadline for making deposits is Oct. 10). After a deposit is made, passengers can make partial payments until paid in full. Contact Gina at 973-484-4023 for more information.

Kearny

Pathways to Independence, 60 Kingsland Ave., holds its annual 2-mile Walk-a-Thon on Saturday, Oct. 3, at 10 a.m., at West Hudson Park. To participate, fill out a registration form and recruit friends, relatives or co-workers as sponsors to pledge a specific dollar

amount, anywhere from $1 to $100. Register yourself or your team in advance by obtaining forms at the Pathways office or call 201-997-6155 to have forms mailed to you. Or, register on the day of the walk at the Schuyler Ave. entrance of the park, starting at 9 a.m. Silva Construction sponsors a free event T-shirt for each participant turning in $100 or more in pledges.

Kearny UNICO holds its monthly membership meeting on Thursday, Sept. 10, at 7 p.m., at American Legion Post 99, 314 Belgrove Drive.

UNICO will run a fundraising bus trip to the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City on Sunday, Sept. 20. Tickets are $30 per person with $25 back in slot credit from the casino. The bus leaves the parking lot of Kearny Bank, 614 Kearny Ave., at 8:30 a.m. Refreshments will be served beginning at 7:30 a.m. For tickets, contact Lou Pandolfi at 201-368-2409.

Kearny Public Library, 318 Kearny Ave., announces the following programs. Registration is not required, but seating is limited. For more information, call the children’s room at 201-998-2666.

• Art class, open to ages 9 to 14, is set for Thursday, Sept. 10, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Preschool Art for ages 3 to 5 takes place from 11 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Sept. 24. Seating is limited and will be first-come, first-served. The library will provide the supplies.

• Preschool Story Time with parent participation for ages up to 4 takes place every Tues-

day from 11 to 11:45 a.m. This class repeats on Thursdays from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. No class on Thursday, Sept. 24.

• A Preschool Story Time for ages up to 4 with parent participation takes place every Wednesday from 10:15 to 11 a.m. at the Branch Library, 759 Kearny Ave. No class on Sept.

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• A free theatrical presentation of “Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of the Baskervilles” by actors from Raconteur Radio is set for Saturday, Sept.

12, at 2 p.m. Before the show, children of all ages are invited to join a scavenger hunt. Seating is limited to 100 people on a first-come, first-served basis.

• City Winds Trio, a professional chamber group, consisting of flute, oboe and bassoon, performs in the library’s reading garden at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17. In the event of rain or inclement weather, the performance will be in the lower level assembly room.

Calvary United Methodist Church, Kearny, holds its annual picnic at Riverbank Park, across from Stewart’s, on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free.

information, or to register, visit Leagues.BlueSombrero. com/LyndhurstHockey. More information is available on Facebook at Lyndhurst Youth Hockey League or email at LyndHockey@ymail.com.

Lyndhurst Public Library, 355 Valley Brook Ave., announces the following programs. Registration is required only where noted. To register or for more information, call the library at 201-804-2478.

• Registration is open through Sept. 18 for Fall Storytime, open to ages 3 to 4 1/2.

Children may attend a 10:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. session. The program begins on Thursday, Sept. 24. Space is limited.

• “Enchanting Ireland,” a slide lecture with classic Irish music, is set for Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 6:30 p.m. Space is limited and registration is necessary. To register, call the library at 201-804-2478, ext. 7, or email romeo@lyndhurst. bccls.org.

The New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority (NJSEA) announces the following programs: • A guided canoe tour exploring the Hackensack River and its marshes is scheduled Lyndhurst for Saturday, Sept. 12, 8:30 The Lyndhurst Youth Roller to 11:30 a.m., launching from Hockey League is holding Laurel Hill Boat Ramp, Secauonline registration for the 2015 cus. This program is recomseason. Boys and girls from mended for ages 10 and up. the surrounding towns are also Cost is $15 per person. Pre-regeligible to participate. Beginistration and payment are reners are welcome. There are quired. For a registration form, three divisions: Mite (grades visit www.njmeadowlands.gov K-2), Midget (3-5) and Junior and click on “2015 Fall Events.”

(6-8). The season begins in For more information, call 201late September. For more 460-4640.

• Third-Tuesday-of-theMonth Nature Walk is set for Sept. 15, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Harrier Meadow in North Arlington (entrance to Harrier Meadow is located about 1/4 mile in from Schuyler Ave. on Disposal Road). For information and to register, email greatauk4@gmail.com or call 201-230-4983.

North Arlington

American Legion Alexander Stover Post 37, 222 River Road, meets on Monday, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m.

Nutley

Nutley High School Class of 1970 is holding its 45th reunion on Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Franklin Steak House, 238 Franklin Ave. Registration forms are due A.S.A.P. For details, contact Florence at FloD2@msn.com.

Nutley Public Library, 93 Booth Drive, announces the following programs. Registration is required where noted.

To register, call the library at 973-667-0405.

• Teen Video Game Club meets Sept. 15 and 29 at 3 p.m.

No registration is required.

• Lego Club for Kids meets on Saturday, Sept. 19, at 2 p.m.

Registration is required.

• Tuesday Night Graphic Novel Club meets on Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. Sample food from local eateries while discussing “Watchmen” by Alan Moore. Copies are available at the library. Register online at nutleypubliclibrary.org/graphicnovelclub or by phone at 973-667-0405, ext. 2604.

Men’s Wellness Day Job Haines hosts fall programs upcoming at SMMC for seniors on health fees, driving St. Michael’s Medical Center, Newark, hosts a “Men’s Health and Wellness Day” in partnership with the American Cancer Society and WXTV Univision 41. The event is set for Saturday, Sept. 19, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Attendees should enter at the 268 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd. entrance and proceed to the In The Pink Cancer Screening Program Clinic located on

the third floor.

Men who meet eligibility criteria will receive prostate and colorectal screenings at no cost.

This event is supported by the In The Pink Cancer Screening Program and grants from the New Jersey Cancer Education and Early Detection Program (NJCEED).

To make an appointment, call 973-877-2987.

Job Haines, 250 Bloomfield Ave., Bloomfield, will host three community programs, supplemented by light refreshments, this fall.

The programs are: • How to pay for long-term care. Yale and Laurie Hauptman, elder, estate and special needs lawyers, will speak.

This free program will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 5:30

p.m.

• AARP safety driving program. This course will be held Oct. 1, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., with registration at 9:15 a.m. The cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for nonmembers. Make checks out to AARP. Participants should consult their insurance agent to learn if they are eligible for an insurance discount upon

completion of the course.

• Medicaid: Navigating the Crazy Confusion. This program is presented by Senior Planning Services, is free and takes place Thursday, Oct. 22, from 6 to 7 p.m.

For more information and to R.S.V.P., call Donna Plotnick at 973-743-0792, ext. 133. For more information, visit www. job-haines.org.

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candy and popcorn, supplemented by family fun including face painting, air-brushed tattoos and children’s rides like the trackless train, Toilet Bowl Go Karts, rock wall, wrecking ball and mechanical bull.

Any local civic organization or local merchant is welcome to participate in the event as an opportunity to promote their establishments.

Thousands of people are expected to turn out for the event.

Township officials are crediting Walgreens Plaza owner

Tom Kim, members of the Belleville Just A Party Committee consisting of Councilman Kevin Kennedy and Rose Marie Tuosto, Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr., the Essex County Sheriff’s Department, Interim Township Manager Kevin Esposito, the Belleville Police and Fire

Departments, Department of Public Works, Health Department and the Belleville CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) for their contributions in helping organize the special celebration.

Kennedy told The Observer that it will probably cost about $16,000 to put on the event.

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He said that private donations should cover most of the expenses. “We expect to break even,” he added.

For more information or to learn how to participate, people are asked to call Tuosto at 973-450-3323, Monday to Friday, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

– Ron Leir

BCC inaugural paramedic class graduates With a ceremonial pinning Aug. 25 marking the end of their studies, members of the inaugural Bergen Community College paramedic science program class will now enter a growing health profession expected to grow 23% by 2022 according to the U.S. Department of Labor. The ceremony took place at Bergen Community College at the Meadowlands, Lyndhurst, the exclusive home of the paramedic science program.

The class featured seven graduates who first entered last fall, christening the institution’s paramedic science laboratory at the Lyndhurst location. The program educates current emergency medical technicians seeking to advance their knowledge and employment prospects as licensed paramedics.

Enrollment for the second class has doubled – 14 students will begin their path to an associate in science this fall. Director Jennifer McCarthy leads the administration, direction and instruction of the program.

Major support for the new program came from the federal

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THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

Vendola, Young get Stellato scholarships Natalie Vendola and Emily Young, both recent graduates of Lyndhurst High School have been awarded $500 scholarships by Stellato Funeral Homes, Inc. of Lyndhurst.

Vendola will be studying art/education at Montclair State University. She was awarded the Frank A. Stella Memorial Scholarship, given in memory of Frank Stella, a gifted artist and father of

Linda Stellato.

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Chorale for four years and was selected to the Bergen County Choir for two consecutive years. Vendola was a member of the National Honor Society and tutored Lyndhurst elementary school students. Her grade point average upon graduation was a 3.65.

Young was awarded the Louis J. Stellato Sr. Memorial Scholarship, given in memory of Lou Stellato’s father and in honor of his uncle, Steven Jaskolowski, who was a semi-pro bowler.

Young was on the Co-ed Bowling Team at Lyndhurst High School for four years.

Her team bowling awards included Bergen County Boys Tournament Champion, Group I-II Bergen County Boys Tournament Champions, North 1A Group 1 Boys State Sectional champion for three years, Group 1 Boys Champion and Overall Tournament of Champions in her senior year.

Young’s individual bowling awards include First Team All Bergen County Girls for two years, Third Team All Bergen County Girls, First Team All League Co-Ed in her senior year, Second Team All League Co-Ed for two years, 2015 Bergen County Girls Tournament Champion in her senior year and The Record’s Girls Bowler of the Year in her senior year.

Young’s other accomplishments as a student at Lyndhurst High School included high school marching band and concert band for four years, the high’s school’s concert choir for four years, LHS Chorale, and Bergen County Choir for two years. Emily was in the high school’s Musical Pit Orchestra for three years.

She was chosen to the World Language Honor Society and the National Honor Society.

She was a leader for the Sources of Strength and a member of the Gay-Straight Alliance. In addition to bowling, Young also was on the Girls Volleyball team for four years.

Emily was the salutatorian of the Lyndhurst High School Class of 2015. She will be attending the University of Delaware this fall.

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Vikings hope to stay healthy, more competitive this season

SPORTS VIEW Contact Jim at Ogsmar@aol.com

Amid turmoil, QP’s grid team trudges on It has not been an easy offseason for the Queen of Peace football program.

First, former head coach Bob Kearns, an alumnus of the school, was told that his services were no longer required.

Then, several players (rumored to be as many as 12) that Kearns and his staff brought in from a youth football program in Newark decided not to return to the school. Many of those departing players left due to a confusion over tuition payments.

The school brought in an excellent football coach with impeccable credentials to take over for Kearns, namely Jim Kelly, who turned around losing programs at both Clifton and nearby Nutley, and turned both programs into winners.

It was definitely a move in the right direction, getting a respected head coach like Kelly.

Then, another obstacle hit, when Kelly fell ill during preseason practices, requiring surgery that has kept him away from coaching his team full-time as he recuperates.

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it. Kelly plans on coaching this season and plans on coaching the Golden Griffins, even if there is a piecemeal lineup.

“I’m going to coach,” Kelly said last week.

“I’m improving every day. I’m not 100% yet with my strength, but I’m getting there.”

Kelly has been watching practices from his car, perched on the hill high above Ralph Borgess Field, as his dutiful assistant, Angelo Intile, runs the show on the field.

The players that remain are highly spirited and energetic. They’re also pretty quick.

“I like a lot of the speed these kids have,” Kelly said. “They’re capable of making the big play. I don’t think there’s a coach alive who wouldn’t say that speed helps.”

Kelly addressed the transfers of some key personnel.

“We obviously have a transition going on,” Kelly said. “Those kids left for various reasons.

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North Arlington looks to a solid offensive line to lead the way. From l. are Steven Velez, David Beltran, Stephen Carey, head coach Anthony Marck, Chris Giaquinto and Vinnie Crawford.

By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer

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he 2014 high school football season was rolling along for the Vikings of North Arlington. They had just won their first two games, including an emotional win over neighboring rival Queen of Peace.

Then, the walls started to cave in. The starting quarterback went down with a torn ACL. So did the left tackle.

Then the backup quarterback was injured, forcing veteran head coach Anthony Marck to take a tight end and immediately convert him into a quarterback.

With that, the season went right into the toilet. The Vikings won once more for the rest of the season.

“We were snake bitten, that’s the word to use,” said Marck, who begins his 10th year as the

head coach at his alma mater, where he once played. “We were so set to have a good year.

I never saw anything like it, losing two quarterbacks in a week. We went from a spread, no-huddle offense to a double tight end with three back sets.

Had everyone stayed healthy, I think we could have flipped the record.”

Marck means that the Vikings could have easily owned a 7-3 record instead of the 3-7 ledger they ended with.

“I’m not one to make excuses,” Marck said. “But that was ridiculous.”

Needless to say, the returning Vikings are prepared for the upcoming season.

“They’re extremely hungry,” said Marck, whose team is scheduled to kick off the 2015 season Friday night against rival Queen of Peace at Rip Collins Field at 7 p.m.

Perhaps the hungriest of the Vikings is senior quarterback Michael Manzo-Lewis (5-10, 175), who was the one who suffered the torn knee ligament last year.

“He lost his entire season,” Marck said. “When we lost him, we lost his temperament as well. He’s bringing back a lot of energy. But he’s doing 100% of what he did before he got hurt. He had a personal trainer over the winter. He’s back to full speed, perhaps even better.”

Ready for this? Marck said that Manzo-Lewis was clocked at 4.51 seconds in the 40-yard dash.

“Watching him play is like watching a video game,” Marck said. “You really can’t believe the things he can do.”

The top running back Joe Morales (5-10, 185) is also back. see VIKINGS next page

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VIKINGS from The senior collected more than 450 yards on the ground last year. Junior Nick Gugliuzza (5-10, 210) is the fullback when the Vikings go with a power offensive formation.

The wide receivers in the Vikings’ spread offense are also experienced.

Senior Edgar Carranza (6-0, 180) had 33 receptions last year playing in basically a running offense.

“He has speed to burn,” Marck said of Carranza, who is also a basketball standout in

the winter months. “It’s like he floats in the air. He’s shown a lot of growth in a lot of areas.”

Senior Kevin Cerqueira (5-9, 170) did not play football last year, but he has returned to join the mix at receiver.

“He is very athletic and has good hands,” Marck said.

Senior Tim Ford (5-10, 180) is another quality receiver who will get his share of catches.

“He also has good hands and he’s a tough kid,” Marck said of Ford.

The fourth receiver is senior

Devin Lopes (5-10, 185).

“The kids love that we’re playing the spread,” Marck said. “It’s great that we’re spreading it out. Michael scrambles and the other kids get open. It’s a lot of fun.”

The tight end is senior Antonio Monahan (6-1, 190), who filled in admirably at quarterback when Manzo-Lewis and Marc Cunningham both went down with injuries.

The offensive line features three returning starters from a year ago in senior tackle Brandon Dickinson (6-1, 245),

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junior tackle Vinnie Crawford (6-0, 260) and senior guard Chris Giaquinto (5-9, 215). The other starters are senior guard David Beltran (5-7, 205) and senior center Stephen Carey (6-0, 180).

The Vikings utilize a 4-4 defensive formation, with Beltran and Monahan at defensive end. Monahan started there a year ago.

Gianquinto and Crawford are the defensive tackles.

Gugliuzza and Morales are the outside linebackers. Marck likes watching Morales play defense.

“He’s a big-time defensive player,” Marck said. “He’s a hitter.”

The inside linebackers are Lopes, where he started last year, and senior Christian Castro (5-9, 210).

Cerqueira and Carranza are

the cornerbacks and Ford is the safety.

“We feel like we have good players in the secondary,” Marck said. “You win games with seniors. Last year was really tough. But these kids have a little moxie to them. They count on each other and have been together for a long time.

They believe in each other and you can see it in their confidence level.”

Marck likes the fact that the Vikings open the season against Queen of Peace.

“A lot of the kids know each other and see quite a bit of each other, considering the two schools are so close,” Marck said. “It’s a good opener to have. The kids don’t need to get ready.”

As long as they stay healthy, then all is good in the Land of the Vikings.

Makeover at PCHS means much music Paramus Catholic High School has added a new music conservatory. An official ribbon cutting/blessing ceremony to unveil the new music conservatory is set for Thursday, Sept. 10, at 2:30 p.m.

The conservatory has over 3,000 square feet of space dedicated to the music program. The suite includes classrooms, rehearsal space, and features a 120-seat amphitheater. A rehearsal space will be adjacent to three practice rooms. Two new practice rooms are being used as solo and small group ensemble rehearsal space. Another new practice room houses approximately 10 keyboards and serves as a “piano lab.”

“Our students are beyond excited about the addition of an area on campus where mu-

sicians can call their home,” said PC President James P. Vail. “We are continuing to supply our students with the latest resources to allow them the opportunity to make their dreams a reality, and this is just one more example of our dedication to student needs.”

Construction started on April 30 with a ground-breaking ceremony attended by about 200 students, administration, faculty, staff, and alumni. Margaret Dames, superintendent of schools for the Archdiocese of Newark, and Paramus Mayor Richard LaBarbiera also attended, along with representatives from Neglia Engineering, Cibco Corp., and WESKetch Architecture, all of whom partnered with Paramus Catholic to make the project a reality.

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Junior Derick Suazo (6-1, 190) is the starting quarterback. Suazo played a lot for the Golden Griffins last year as a sophomore.

“He has a live arm, a strong arm,” Kelly said of Suazo. “He has the ability to get the ball all over the field.

He has good pocket presence.”

The Golden Griffins will use a pro formation, but will also deploy a multitude of offshoots from the initial offense.

The tailback slot is being shared currently by three underclassmen, namely juniors Tahki Smith (5-7, 165) and Nasier James (5-10, 165) and sophomore Fayeson Carney (5-10, 165).

“All three are battling and all three bring different things,” Kelly said. “They can also play different positions other than tailback.”

It means that Kelly may line up some of them as wide receivers.

“They all have breakaway speed,” Kelly said. “They can make things happen.”

The fullback slot is being shared by sophomore Yasin Peppers (5-9, 190), the cousin of the University of Michigan dynamic player Jabrill Peppers, and junior Dominic Mainiero (5-10, 190).

Junior Gregory Barnes (6-1, 155) is an exciting player at wide receiver.

“He has good hands and good speed,” Kelly said.

Sophomore Robert Snead (6-1, 165) has a ton of potential. Snead is a player to watch.

The tight end will be sophomore Keyon MeansBowman (6-0, 185) or senior Marino Roa (6-2, 205).

The offensive line has some good size and athleticism. Sophomore Desean Brickhouse (6-3, 225) is at one tackle and junior Domi-

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The Queen of Peace football program looks to stay afloat with the help of an offensive line. From l. are Desean Brickhouse, Chris Cody, Harry Moon, Ismael Alvarado, Adrian Klein, Dominic Guinto and Keyon Means-Bowman.

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“We’re just trying to make a difference in their lives,” Kelly said. “We’re trying to develop the product that we have.”

Kelly doesn’t want to speculate about the rumors that the program is on its last legs. After all, the Golden Griffins went 1-9 last year and most of those players have now left. Makes one wonder: What’s left? One thing is for sure. The Griffins have a good head coach and excellent coaching staff in place. All that’s missing now are players.

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Lyndhurst boys’ soccer: dramatic improvement in 2015

By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer

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enis Jelcic begins his second season as the head boys’ soccer coach at Lyndhurst High School, knowing full well that the Golden Bears will be dramatically improved over the 6-12 squad he fielded last year.

“I was new to the program, so I took time to find out what we had,” said Jelcic, who also serves as the hockey coach at the school. “I think the kids expected to have a little bit of trouble, but they came hard every single day and hustled their tails off. So I think we were rebuilding rather than going through growing pains.”

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“They let me know right away that they wanted to play,” Jelcic said. “The younger players we had made strides and got better. It makes me believe that we’re ready to have a good two-to-three years here. Let’s see where we go. We’re taking it one step at a time.”

Jelcic said that the first encouraging sign was the way the team responded in the offseason.

“We must have had about 95% attendance during our summer workouts and I’m ecstatic about that,” Jelcic said.

“I’ve seen a lot of hard work and a lot of progress. I have a very good feeling about this team. I’m very happy to see their dedication.”

Jelcic said that he still has basically a young team.

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Junior Milton Rua is the team’s goalkeeper.

“He’s probably the most inexperienced player we have,” Jelcic said. “But he has improved already and he’s holding his own.”

Senior Ryan Brown returns to his spot as a center back.

“He is a great athlete who plays volleyball and basketball,” Jelcic said of Brown. “We can put him anywhere on the field and he would perform well.”

The other center back is newcomer Bashkim Saiti, a transfer from Teaneck. Saiti is also a senior.

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The other two defenders are junior Douglas DaSilva, a returnee from last year’s team, and sophomore Leonardo Gil, who saw limited action with the varsity at the end of last season.

The Golden Bears were bolstered by the return of senior Andrew Cosman, who didn’t play with Lyndhurst last year because he was training with the Red Bull Academy. Cosman did play and started with the varsity as a sophomore.

Cosman will be the center midfielder.

“I expect big things from him,” Jelcic said. “He’s been the biggest addition. He came out of nowhere one day and said that he wanted to play.

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three-year varsity performer who has moved from center midfield to right. Arcentales scored six goals last year.

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The Golden Bears were scheduled to open their season Tuesday against METS Charter of Jersey City. They have a home match Friday against New Milford.

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The days of real estate marketing on bus stop benches and newspaper pull outs are long gone. Real estate is fully online and going social! A vital part of today’s real estate industry is technology, and to that end, I provide clients with state-of-the art web tools and marketing. Call us today to schedule an initial consultation. We built our company based on the belief that honesty, integrity, and professional knowledge are what the consumer deserves. “Our success has been built one satisfied customer at a time.”

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Eagle Scouts feted for projects Belleville Elks Lodge 1123 Boy Scout Troop 364 recently held its fourth Eagle Scout ceremony on Sunday, Aug. 16, at the Belleville Elks Lodge, 254 Washington Ave. Sean P. Quinlan and Jeffrey J. Rice were the most recent scouts to achieve the distinguished honor of the rank of Eagle Scout. To achieve this award, each candidate had to earn 21 merit badges and also complete a difficult service project. Quinlan and Rice have been members of Troop 364 for over 11 years and have served in various leadership roles. Their Eagle Scout service projects had to be approved by the troop leadership and local scout council office. Upon approval, all the required paperwork had to be sent to the National Boy Scout office in Irving, Texas, formerly located in New Brunswick.

Quinlan’s service project consisted of collecting used winter coats with the help of his fellow scouts and scout leaders. The coats were collected at ShopRite in Bloomfield in conjunction with Essex County’s help for the needy and homeless. Over 500 coats were collected, of which 150 of them were brand new coats donated by a large clothing store. The coats were first delivered to Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange and presented to Essex County Executive Joseph P. DiVincenzo Jr. at the zoo’s annual Christmas Light Show. The coats were then distributed to homeless shelters throughout Essex County by county workers. DiVincenzo presented Quinlan with a testimonial

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plaque, thanking him and his fellow scouts for all their hard work in helping the homeless and needy.

Rice’s service project consisted of making thank you cards from old, worn American flags for hospitalized veterans. Rice collected the flags and cut the stars from them.

He and his fellow glued the stars onto blue postcard-size cardboard and printed various thank you messages on the back of them. The cards were sealed in plastic to protect them. The scouts assembled 325 cards to present to hospitalized veterans for their serCourtesy Boy Scout Troop 364, Belleville. vice to our country. Just prior to East Sunday 2015, Rice and From l., are Jeffrey J. Rice, Richard Gagnon, scoutmaster and exalted ruler of Belleville Elks Lodge 1123 and Sean P. Quinlan. his fellow scouts and their

leaders presented the cards to the veterans hospitalized at New Jersey Veterans Home in Paramus. All the remnants of the worn flags were collected with the help of the local VFW and disposed of in a flag burning ceremony at their facility. The ashes were then buried in the ground to provide for a proper disposal of used American flags.

Both of these new Eagle Scouts received many monetary donations from various civic organizations in the area. They also received many congratulations from prominent dignitaries, including President Obama, congressmen, senators, mayors and council members.

Identity theft continues to top the Federal Trade Commission’s national ranking of consumer complaints – approximately 15 million U.S. residents have their identities used fraudulently each year. Properly disposing of personal documents is a necessary step in safeguarding and protecting your personal information and credit and preventing identity theft.

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Hudson County residents are invited to have personal confidential and/or sensitive documents shredded at free, on-site, mobile paper-shredding events:

Saturday, September 12 - Braddock Park - North Bergen Parking Lot - Use 79th Street Entrance

Saturday, September 19 - Secaucus Recreation Center Parking Lot - 1200 Koelle Boulevard

Saturday, September 26 - West Hudson Park in Kearny

9 AM to 1 PM (Rain or shine)

Parking Lot by Duck Pond

Saturday, October 3

- Lincoln Park in Jersey City

Saturday, October 10

- Gregg Park in Bayonne

Saturday, October 17

- DPW in Hoboken

Parking Lot by Running Track

Parking Lot - Use 37th St. & JFK Blvd. Entrance Willow Avenue & Observer Highway

IMPORTANT: • Remove large binder clips (staples and paper clips are okay) • No plastic binders • Recycle magazines and non-confidential paper curbside • Residents only – no businesses In an effort to accommodate all those wishing to participate please limit your documents to no more than 40 lbs.

Documents will be commercially shredded safely, privately and properly by trained, licensed and bonded document destruction specialists.

Residents may bring documents in whatever type of container they wish. Participants may stay and watch the process if they wish.

For further information, contact the HCIA’s Environmental Hotline 201-324-6222 ext. 3257 or visit www.hcia.org.

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Kitten caregivers needed The Bergen County Animal Shelter is currently bursting with kittens and needs volunteers to help care for them.

Most of these kittens are too young to stay in the shelter environment.

They need a temporary, loving, safe and quiet home to grow up in until they are ready for adoption. Volunteers would be responsible for feeding, cleaning, socializing and possibly medicating animals in their own homes. When the animal is old or healthy enough, it will be returned to the shelter for adoption. All volunteers must be ages 18 and older.

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THINK YOU CAN’T REFINANCE BECAUSE VALUES ARE DOWN? THINK AGAIN!!!

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Selling your home? How to get buyers in the front door

Looking to sell your home?

Then improve its curb appeal.

That’s the advice of realtors who say that many home buyers won’t even get out of their cars unless they like the way the house looks from the street.

“Today, buyers can be choosy. Overgrown bushes, peeling paint or faded shutters are enough to stop some people from even getting out of the car,” says Joanne Meredith-Nolan, real estate sales agent with Laffey Fine Homes.

How do you make sure that your home isn’t passed by?

According to Fypon, a polyurethane manufacturer, the Three C’s of Curb Appeal are Clean, Clutter-free and Colorful. Experts say that to achieve those goals it’s helpful to take a “top down” approach.

Start with the roof. Is it in good shape, clean and colorful? Does it complement the style of your home? If a new roof is in your future, consider a polymer slate or shake roofing product, like those from DaVinci Roofscapes.

Offered in 50 standard colors and a multitude of color blends, these hardworking roofs are impact- and fire- resistant and are backed by a

lifetime limited warranty.

Working your way down the home, make sure the siding, shutters and trim are in very good shape, making these upgrades before putting your house on the market.

“No buyer wants to look at a home and think that the first thing he or she will have to do is paint, or replace rotting wood trim,” says MeredithNolan. “Low-maintenance products like vinyl or fiber cement siding and polyurethane trim pieces look great and have salability that can be passed on to buyers who don’t want the hassles of long-term maintenance.”

Other improvements to consider for beauty and functionality include vinyl windows and an updated porch balustrade system, which can offer clean lines and make a property really seem to pop.

For a clean, clutter-free exterior, power wash the driveway and walkways, trim back overgrown shrubbery and put away the yard art. Add pops of color around the outside, like new shutters, a fresh coat of paint on the front door and flowers in pots and window boxes.

Consider a fiberglass door to improve the look and en-

Harrisonian named Felician coach

Jerrod Laventure of Harrison has been named an assistant men’s soccer coach at Felician College, Rutherford, Felician second-year head coach Erik Kotynski announced.

Laventure, a coach and trainer at World Class Soccer Club in Paramus, becomes Felician’s lead assistant. He has previous collegiate experience as a women’s assistant at Seton Hall University. Laventure possesses a United States Soccer Federation ‘A’ coaching

license.

Laventure played on four consecutive NCAA Tournament-qualifying teams at Seton Hall. As a senior in 2004, he was named firstteam all-Big East and all-Mid Atlantic Region. He earned a bachelor’s degree in communication studies in 2005. After graduating, he was signed to the Metrostars (now Red Bulls) reserves. Laventure played in four World Cup qualifying matches for the Haitian National team in 2008.

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ergy efficiency of your front entry. Brands like Therma-Tru offer woodgrain and paintable options, as well as attractive accessories like decorative glass doorlites and sidelites that can boost curb appeal and increase light in your foyer.

For a free guide to adding top-down color and products to the home, visit www.fypon. com/design/.

“If you want to get buyers to take your house seriously, spend time to get them through the front door,” says Tom Kabat, a real estate sales

agent for 16 years with Welles Bowen Realtors. “It takes just seconds for a prospective buyer to either connect with or reject your home based on its curb appeal. Invest in your home exterior and you’ll never go wrong.”

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9. R&R spots 13. Port in Portugal 14. *Turtle dove’s sound 15. Gorillalike 16. “Animal House” party wear 17. ____ of corn 18. Bank in Mexico 19. *He went to Gloucester 21. *He kissed the girls and made them cry 23. Witch’s curse 24. Like Piper of Hamelin 25. School organization 28. Clare Booth ____ 30. Bloodsucker 34. “____ is more” 36. Nevada city 38. Respectable and quiet 40. Military group 41. *Dog’s name-o 43. Like nay-sayers 44. Jason the Argonaut’s wife 46. “In ____ of” 47. 1/60 of mins 48. Dancer’s beat 50. As opposed to gross 52. “Be quiet!”

53. Arrogant snob 55. Simon & Garfunkel, e.g.

57. *One of King Cole’s three 61. *”If wishes were ____” 64. Empower 65. *What Little Miss Muffet did to her curds 67. Kind of wave 69. Hardly worth mentioning 70. Haul with a hitch 71. Pigeon’s perch 72. Simon does what?

73. Emergency helpers 74. Clear, as in blackboard DOWN 1. Quick on the uptake 2. *Sound of Mother Hubbard’s pet?

3. Mythological ship 4. Narc’s find 5. Youth lodging option 6. Tree having winged fruit 7. Feathery neckwear

8. Welsh dog breed 9. Boxing action 10. Golf club maker 11. Ascus, plural 12. *My dame has lost her what?

15. “Humble ____,” pl.

20. Beyond suburb 22. Unagi 24. Composing or writing 25. *Little Jack Horner’s treat 26. Religious doctrine 27. To one side 29. To furnish with a ceiling 31. J.F.K. or Dulles postings 32. Short for University of Miami mascot 33. Unforeseen obstacle 35. Type of cell

37. Curved molding 39. *It ran away with the spoon 42. One up 45. Little application 49. Mining product 51. Dr. Seuss’ Yertle 54. About to explode 56. Twig of willow tree 57. Come clean, with “up” 58. Cuzco valley empire 59. June 6, 1944 60. Data Universal Numbering System 61. Strikes with an axe 62. Cocoyam 63. Droops 66. *Tucker who sings for his supper 68. “Go Set a Watchman” author

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Deadline for obituaries:

Monday by 10 AM

Lawrence Davidson Sr. Lawrence J. Davidson Sr. passed away on Monday, Aug. 31.

Arrangements were by the Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Home, 585 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. A funeral Mass was offered at St. Cecilia’s Church, Kearny, on Sept. 4, followed by interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.

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

Mr. Davidson was born in Jersey City, and was a lifelong resident of Kearny.

He served in the Army Chemical Corps from 1956 until 1958 during the Korean Conflict.

Larry worked as a computer operator for PSE&G in Newark for 44 years, retiring 20 years ago.

Mr. Davidson loved the Kearny Little League where he served as a coach for many years. After he stopped coaching, he continued as an umpire.

He is survived by his wife Sarah (Johnstone) Davidson; four children, Patricia DeSousa (David) William Davidson (Catherine), Anthony Davidson, Lawrence Davidson Jr. (Casey); one sister, Mary

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Gaydick nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Javier Martinez Gomez Javier Martinez Gomez, of Kearny, died Aug. 30. He was 78.

Arrangements were by the Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. A funeral Mass was held at St. Cecilia’s Church, Kearny, followed by burial in Rosehill Cemetery, Linden.

Javier was a retired ironworker.

The husband of Maria Martinez Gutierrez, Javier is also survived by his children Roque Gutierrez, Yolanda Martinez, Guadalupe Gutierrez, Carlos Martinez and Miguel Martinez, two sisters, nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

George P. Hughes George P. Hughes died unexpectedly Aug. 4 from the effects of a life well-lived.

George was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Aug. 15, 1935. He lived in North Arlington and Kearny before moving to Barnegat.

George served in the U.S. Navy and, as a civilian, worked for Otis Elevator Company, N.Y.

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Happy 25th Birthday in Heaven

Sarah Osterkorn

September 11, 1990 - November 17, 2010 As the choirs of Angels sing Happy Birthday to you We all want you to know how much we love and miss you We miss your laugh, your smile, your love, your compassion and all the things that made Sarah “O” so special to all of us.

God Bless you and keep you.

Love forever, Dad, Mom, Grandpa, Pop Pop, loving friends & family

George is survived by his wife, Margaret, son Jim (Nancy), daughters, Maggie (Anthony) and Patty (Jason) and his grandchildren Brian, Andy and Becky Hughes, AJ, Connor and Tommy Savoca.

He was affectionately known as “Wall Street.” His passions were his family, the N.Y. Giants and thoroughbred horse racing.

John McGinn John McGinn, 78, died on Monday, Aug. 31.

Arrangements were by the Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Home, 585 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. A funeral Mass was offered on Sept. 4 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Kearny, followed by a private cremation. Condolences and memories may be shared at www. thiele-reid.com.

John was born in Scotland and came to the U.S. in 1960 and lived in North Arlington.

He later moved to Kearny where he lived for many years before moving back to North Arlington in 2003.

Mr. McGinn was a machinist for General Motors in Linden for many years.

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

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

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

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He was a member of the Scots-American Club in Kearny and an avid golfer.

John is survived by his children Maryanne Carson (Greg), John McGinn (Luzia), Mark McGinn, and Michael McGinn and two great-grandchildren Jayden and Dylan.

He was predeceased by his wife Sheila (Gallagher) McGinn; his granddaughter Julia McGinn and his sister Myra McLintock.

Clifford G. Olson

Clifford G. Olson, 93, of Franklin, N.C., passed away Monday, Aug. 31.

Born in Newark, he was the son of the late Edmund Olson and Mina Snowden Olson. In

addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Catherine Smith Olson who died in 2009; daughter Lynn Catherine Olson who died in 2013; and a brother, Edmund Olson.

Clifford was a U.S. Navy veteran, a retired Harrison fireman, a member of St. Agnes Episcopal Church, Franklin, N.C.; a member of the Harmony Lodge 18, F.&A.M. Masonic Lodge, Toms River; a member of the DAV-John E. Brion, Chapter 81, Forked River; and a member of the Sgt. William Sawelson-VFW Post 340, Harrison.

He is survived by several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at St. Agnes Episcopal Church, Franklin, N.C. The Rev. Dorrie Pratt will officiate. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Franklin, N.C. He will receive military honors conducted by the VFW Post 7339 and the see OBITS page

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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 100 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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Near NYC train & bus & mins. To highway.

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Security $1,387.50.

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(908) 240-9302.

BELLEVILLE 5 rooms, $1125/month.

1 ½ months security.

HT water included. No pets. 732-572-6885 or 732-789-5154.

BELLEVILLE 2 family Home, 2nd fl. 2 BR, Kitchen, DR, Wood Floors. $1100/month.

1 month security. Heat not included. No pets.

Available Now. 973-666-0797.

HaRRISOn 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 October 1st.

Call or text (973) 418-0399

HARRISON Modern Studio apt. 2nd Fl. Private Entrance.

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

Security & lease.

862-223-9974.

HARRISON 2nd fl. 2 BR, New Bathroom & Kitchen. No pets. 1 ½ months security. $1,200/month + utilities Avl. Oct. 1st.

References required.

(973) 481-1325.

HARRISON 2 BR, Apt. on 2nd Fl. Close to PATH, LR, DR, Large EIK. Complete with Stove & Refrigerator.

C/A & Heat, Avail.

October 1st. Utilities Separate. No Laundry Hook-Up, No Pets, No Smoking.

1-1/2 Months Security. Rent $1,350/month.

Call (201) 705-7717. Leave message.

kEaRnY KEARNY Newly renovated, hardwood floors. Laundry onsite.

HT/HW included.

2 BR start at $985.

1 BR start at $825.

Jr. 1 BR start at $750.

(201) 289-7096

KEARNY 3 & 4 Clean rooms.

HT/HW included.

From $1,200/month.

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

KEARNY 1 BR, H/W Floors.

Walking distance to schools & Supermarket, all public transportation and NY bus. Avl. Now. (201) 657-2119.

KEARNY Modern 3 BR, LR, DR, kitchen, 2 baths. H/W floors, laundry hook-up, 1 car garage & parking. $1,800/month + utilities. (201)725-1212

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KEARNY 2 BR, LR, Kitchen.

Close to transportation. $1,200/month. 1 1/2 months security.

Laundry room. No smoking. No pets. Avl. Now. 201-998-7553.

KEARNY Newly renovated, 2nd fl. 2 BR, Hardwood floors, $1,300/month + utilities. Avl. Now. (201) 207-6870.

KEARNY 2 BR, LR, kitchen, bathroom. $1,300/month + utilities.

1 month security. No pets. Avl. Sept. 15th.

(201) 205-5133.

KEARNY 2 BR, modern kitchen, LR, $1,000/month. 1 ½ months security.

Utilities separate. No pets. Avl. Now. (973) 986-6456.

KEARNY 1 BR. Apt. Bldg. Arlington Sect.

Newly Renovated.

Laundry on Premises.

HT/HW included.

Near Transportation.

No pets. $850/mo.+ security. (201) 998-4972

KEARNY 3rd fl. Newly Renovated, Arlington Place, 4 large rooms. $1,150/month + utilities.

1 month security. No pets. No smoking.

(201) 955-0221.

KEARNY Newly renovated, 1st fl. 2 BR, DR, LR Kitchen.

Garage, Use of Backyard.

HT/HW Included.

Basement, Washer/Dryer Hookup. Storage. No pets. $1,650/month 1-1/2 months security.

Available now.

201-759-4667.

LYnDHURST LYNDHURST Spacious 1 BR renovated apt. on 4th fl. of classic building in residential neighborhood.

No elevator. EIK w/wood cabinets. stove, refridg. & ceramic Tile floor. H/W throughout rest of apt. Laundry in building. No pets. No smoking. 1 block to NYC commuter Train/Bus. Mins by car to access cosmopolitan area. $990/month + utilities.

Security. $1,485. Avl. immediately.

Application, credit check and ability to pay required. $25 appl.

Fee. (908) 244-5847.

nEwaRk NEWARK Newly renovated, 1 BR $875/mo.

Vailsburg/ Near Seton Hall. HT/HW included.

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

No fees. No pets.

973-216-9470.

n. aRLIngTOn N.ARLINGTON Totally renovated 2 bedroom, DR, LR, new kitchen and bath, garage, washer/dryer hook-up.

Available September 1st. $1500/month. Call Carlos (201)988-7536 N.ARLINGTON Rutherford Place. 1st floor, 4 rooms, 1 bedroom.

Available October 1st. $950/month. 1 month security.

Separate utilities. Credit check required.

(201) 997-1788 N.ARLINGTON 2nd fl. of 2 family home 2 BR, EIK, Bath, Large LR & DR, updated w/storage.

HT/HW included. $1450/month + 1 month security. No pets. Avl. Oct.1st (201) 280-8325.

RUTHERFORD RUTHERFORD 1 BR garden spt. Avl. Sept.

2015 $925/month.

HT/HW inc. No pets.

Call (201) 450-1370.

n. nEwaRk N.NEWARK Section 8 preferred, 1 BR, Completely renovated.

1st fl. New tile, bath & kitchen new H/W floors.

Private entrance. Call 973-202-8580.

BUSINESS fOr SALE Upscale Salon/Spa w/equipment.

2,500sq.ft.

Newark Ironbound plenty of parking. For more information call Joe (862) 241-6073.

Transfer of ownership for a restaurant in Kearny w/parking. For more information call Jorge (973) 536-6443 Carmen (201) 898-8900 Se habla español.

fUrNISHED rOOM fOr rENT NUTLEY Furnished, Female preferred. $400/month.

Utilities & Cable included. 1 month security. No pets. No Smoking. Avl. Now. (862) 208-8565.

HALL fOr rENT

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

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HOUSE fOr rENT

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EMPLOYMENT/ HELP WANTED

BELLEVILLE 4 BR HOUSE, EIK, DR, LR, 4 BR, 1 ½ BATHS & FINISHED BASEMENT. CLOSE TO SCHOOLS & TRANSPORTATION. $2,200/MONTH + UTILITIES. 973-751-6300.

KEARNY Furnished room, w/ Hardwood Floor. refrigerator & microwave.

Great location center of town.

All utilities included. $575/month.

201-697-0541

Dental Assistant with experience P/T and F/T available.

Bilingual preferred.

Please call (201) 246-1400.

HOUSE fOr SALE

KEARNY Room for rent, responsible person, to share bath & kitchen. $600/month.

All utilities included & cable.

1 month security. Avl. Now. Call alex (201) 679-5631.

BELLEVILLE /Nutley Border, 2 BR, 2 bathroom, Ranch. $239,900.

Finished basement, large backyard, garage parking. No realtors.

Karen (973) 747-7654.

OffICE SPACE fOr rENT Commercial space 1,800 sq.ft + basement 1,800 sq. ft. on Harrison Ave. Brand new building. Nice location (646)675-5113.

BELLEVILLE Office/store for rent corner of Union & Greylock.

318 Greylock Ave. Apprx.

850sq.ft. Avl. Now. Call (973) 202-8580.

Commercial space 1,800 sq. ft. + basement 1,800 sq. ft. on Harrison Ave. Brand new building.

Nice Location.

(646) 675-5113.

rOOM fOr rENT KEARNY Furnished sleeping room for single person.

Smoke-free, Drug-free.

Close to transportation.

304chestnut street.

Security required.

201-207-8029.

KEARNY Room for rent. Safe area. $400/month. 1 month security. All utilities included.

Shared kitchen w/Light cooking. Se habla español.

(973)393-0741 leave message.

STOrE fOr rENT KEARNY ready for $1600/month.

(201) 998-8429

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EMPLOYMENT/ HELP WANTED $$ Now Hiring! $$ Property inspectors FT/PT in your area.

Free training provided. msangelabove@ comcast.net

(732)766-4425 ask for Mel

ROOFING MECHANICS AND LABORERS WANTED FOR FLAT AND SHINGLE ROOFS LABORERS. MUST HAVE AT LEAST 5 YRS. EXPERIENCE. CONTACT 973-481-9319

Looking for cook & waitresses for local restaurant 108 Schuyler Ave. Kearny. Jorge (973) 536-6443. se habla espanol.

Taxi Drivers Wanted! Apply in person at Schuyler Cab 505 Schuyler Ave., Kearny. Must have clean record.

Auto Body Tech A & B Tech wanted.

Busy Shop, looking for FT employees.

Great Benefits.

973-790-7868.

Ben’s Auto Body.

Day care in Kearny is looking for a person to work with children.

Experience & CDA preferred. Call (201) 991-5684 between 3:00-6:00pm.

Pedicurist Also manicurist needed. Full time job. North Arlington, NJ. Cell: 201-602-5912.

FT/PT Medical Assistant for busy medical office.

Experienced with Athena EMR a plus.

Please fax your resume to (201) 998-1891 or call (201) 998-1800.

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.

RIS, seeking for experience welders (tig/ mig/ stick) industrial mechanics with 5+ years of experience with a valid Diver License.

Salary base on experience.

Please call at (732) 662-8833 Maintenance Experience Kearny based small business seeks individual for position in repair and maintenance at small manufacturing business and for delivery of product to NYC clients. Call (201) 997-8300.

Busy pediatric office in Kearny seeking a parttime office assistant.

EMR experience a must. English-Spanish a plus. Six days a week. Mon-Thur. 2pm6:30pm, Fri-Sat 9am12:30pm. Only interested candidates, fax resume to 201-998-0021.

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EMPLOYMENT/ HELP WANTED Machine Set-Up of brush machines.

Min 3 yrs. experience in setting and change over of production machines. Will teach our machines. Email resume & work exp. to production3@ optonline.net Newark location Looking for experienced AUTO BODY MAN, PAINTER/ PREPER, AND ASSEMBLER/ DISASSEMBLER TECHNICIAN to work in a positive energetic environment, must have tools. EXCELLENT PAY and BENEFITS. www.newarkautobody.co m Newark Autobody & Service (973) 980-2242 ask for George or fax resume at (973) 5890167 or e-mail at speedvelocity@msn.com Mechanic Newark University Heights manufacturer is looking for a set-up maintenance mechanic. Will be responsible to change mechanical setups, maintain, repair and rebuild relatively simple production equipment.

Must be able to read blueprints and have some electrical wiring knowledge. Capable of repairing simple facility problems. Graduate from technical school preffered with min 3 yrs.

Experience.

Apply via fax at 973-643-2167 or call 973-643-3000.

CDL Driver Wanted - Adult Medical Day Care (Belleville) Part Time/Full Time Driver for adult medical daycare in Essex county needed. A CDL with Class B and Endorsement P a MUST!!! Spanish speaking a plus. No nights or weekends.

Competitive Salary.

Call Monday thru Friday only between 10 AM and 5 PM. Call 973-751-6000 or Fax resume to 973-751-1190

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

Cash Paid (201)920-8875

EMPLOYMENT/ HELP WANTED Customer Service Specialist/Clerk Looking for a customer service specialist/ clerk.

Customer service responsibilities which entail order intake, entry and invoicing. Assist customers with order follow up, expediting orders to assure on time delivery and customer satisfaction. Please fax your resume to 973-643-2167 or email it to becky@vsmllc.net

CLEANING SErVICES Couple from Poland will clean houses, apartment, offices.

References.

(201)997-4932 Leave message

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

Gift Certificates Avail.

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

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

(201) 952-0076

Lic # 13VH06939900

www.Martinezchimney.com

ELECTrICAL SErVICES 25 years experience Twin Electric Quality Work. Good affordable prices.

Senior discounts.

Fully Insured. Bonded.

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

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

13VH06620900

(201)991-3223 Painting, Sheetrock, Plastering, Odd Jobs, Flooring, Windows and Doors. Replace window screens.

Power washing.

Lic#V203575 (201) 448-1563

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

HOME IMPrOVEMENT FENIELLO CONTRACTING LLC.

BASEMENT RENOVATIONS NO MORE WASTED SPACE. Baths, Kitchens, Deck, Painting. All types of Home Improvement.

Quality work Fair prices Fully insured.

Lic# 13vh03006100

(201) 906-2422

FGLC Contracting

Interior Stone Tile & Paint Hardwood Flooring 201-962-0032.

Ranne Tile & Home Improvement

Ceramic Tile Repairs • Walls & Floors • Big & Small • Regrouting • Caulking • Repair soap dishes • Tile Floors.

Free Est. Fully Ins.

(201)355-8489

FM Property Home Repairs & Improvements • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Doors • Floors • Windows • Painting • Decks All types of repairs

Lic. # 13VH05674000 Fully Insured

201-428-7160 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

LANDSCAPING & DESIGN

A1 Affordable

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

Forever Green Custom Masonry Landscape Design Patios & Walks 201-962-0032 www.Forever GreenNJ.org

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

Giuliano Turano Retaining Walls, Brick, Block, Stone Work, Patio, Roof, Siding. Handyman & All type of Masonry Work. Free Estimates. Fully Insured. 30 years Experience (973) 803-0556.

PAINTING & DECOrATING An American Contractor Decks Clean & Refinished.

Power Washing.

Senior Discounts.

William J. McGuire.

(201) 955-2520.

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.

Painting & Decorating Andreas Painting

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

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PLUMBING & HEATING

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GArAGE/YArD SALE

ITEM fOr SALE

Diamond Plumbing & Drain Cleaning.

Lic#11789 Plumbing & Sewer Cleaning.

15% Senior Discount.

No job to small.

(732) 803-6510.

A1 affordable Rubbish Removal

250 Crystal St. N. Arlington, 9/12. rain date 9/13 10-3pm.Lots of items.

Time for the holidays.

Dining Room set.

Good shape. Girls bedroom set. Brand new queen size mattress, still in plastic cover. Call for details.

Jim (973) 943-8611.

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 & SIDING

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

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

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Attics, Basements, Yard Cleaning.

We Haul or You Can Rent 10-15 Cubic Yard Containers.

We Accept Visa/MasterCard

(201) 998-1262.

ANDRIELLO CLEANOUTS

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

(201) 726-0287

SEAMLESS GUTTErS D. FITZGERALD

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

GArAGE/YArD SALE Huge yard sale, 654 Devon St. Kearny.

9/12 11-2pm. clothes, tools, knickknacks, cutlery, dishes.

34 Webster Ave. Kearny, Sat. 9/12 8am-2pm. High quality women’s clothing, shoes, household items, small appliances, lots of misc. items.

Saturday 9/12 10-3pm.

10 Dukes St. Kearny, Kitchen cabinet doors, dressers, TV, cabinet Bishop Bench, Electric lawn mower, Christmas items, Barbie dolls, clothes, household everything.

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Celestino Fernandes, Manuel Antonio Fernandes, Adalcina Fernandes and Agostino Fernandes; and her grandchildren Gabriel and Isabella, along with many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mental Health Association of N.J., 88 Pompton Ave., Verona, N.J. 07044. njconnect@mhanj.org

garage sales. She made friends everywhere she American Legion Post 108, went; once she met you, you had a friend for life.

Franklin, N.C. Margaret was the beIn lieu of flowers, loved daughter of the late memorial donations may Frank and Peggie Reilly; be made to the American sister of James and his Cancer Society, 120 Execuwife Mercy, Rosemary tive Park, Bldg. 1, AsheSiegel, Frank Reilly (deville, N.C. 28801 or The ceased), Elizabeth Keller, Rathbun House, Mission and Elenor Reilly.

She was Healthcare Foundation, the thoughtful and caring P.O. Box 5363, Asheville, aunt of 12 nieces and nephN.C. 28813-5363 (missionMargaret A. Reilly ews, grand-aunt to 18, and health.org).

Margaret A. Reilly, 70, of great-grand-aunt to one.

Macon Funeral Home in She also leaves behind her Franklin, N.C., is in charge Kearny, passed away suddenly at home of natural cherished pet fish Teto. of the arrangements. causes on Friday, Aug. 28.

The Reilly family would Online condolences can Relatives and friends are like to express its apprebe made at maconfuneralinvited to meet at St. Ceciation to the community home.com. cilia’s Church, 120 Kearny for the many kindnesses Ave., Kearny, on Saturday, extended to Margaret, Maria Helena Ramos Sept. 12, for a funeral Mass especially the Kearny Maria Helena Ramos, of Kearny, passed away on beginning at 10 a.m. Inter- Police Department and the ment will follow in Holy Harrison Fire Department, Aug. 30. She was 61.

Cross Cemetery, North as well as the Dolaghan She was born in PortuArlington. brothers, who kept a gal.

She was born in Jersey benevolently watchful eye Arrangements were by City and grew up in Lyndout for her safety. Our Armitage & Wiggins Fuhurst, where she graduatheartfelt thanks go out to neral Home, 596 Belgrove ed from high school on the St. Cecilia’s Church and Drive, Kearny. A funeral Creditable List.

She moved Mount Carmel Guild for Mass was held at Queen of to Kearny in 1964. their wonderful care of Peace Church, North ArMargaret was a talented Margaret for over 50 years. lington, followed by burial artist and avid collector In lieu of flowers, please in Holy Cross Cemetery, of music and movies.

She perform an act of kindness North Arlington. was a devout Catholic and in Margaret’s memory.

Maria was the wife a regular visitor to all the Arrangements are of the late Americo A. local parishes.

She loved under the direction of Ramos. She is survived by her family, the church and the Thiele-Reid Family her daughter Paula Ramos Funeral Home, Kearny.

Santiago and her husband her extraordinary neighbors.

She enjoyed several Condolences and memoReinaldo; her siblings seniors’ organizations, ries may be shared at Jose Candido Fernandes, bingo, flea markets and www.thiele-reid.com.

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