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By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent BELLEVILLE – He was a slender, frecklefaced lad of 20 when he – like so many others – shipped off as an Army Pfc. to fight in South Vietnam, mostly with the 1st Cavalry Division.

And, only several weeks later, he became another tragic casualty to be included on an ever-increasing list of KIAs, having been shot in the head, most likely by a Vietcong sniper.

This past Sunday, on the 50th anniversary of his death, the Township of Belleville unveiled a new street sign, designating John M. Hoar Way at the intersection of Dow and Cleveland Sts., just in front of his boyhood home.

Despite the bitter wintry chill, dozens of well-wishers, including municipal officials, local veterans, police and family members, turned out for the brief ceremony before adjourning to American Legion Post 70 for refreshments.

Councilman Kevin Kennedy, who organized the event with assistance from Tom Grolimond, chairman of the Belleville Historic Commission, and Anthony Buccino, military historian, said the township see VIETNAM page

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Fourth-graders participate in Gifted and Talented class at Midland Ave. building.

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY –

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im Kayak’s fourthgraders were engaged in a creative problemsolving lesson: figuring out

how to “write” a character stuck in a train station out of a scene in an imagined train ride.

Across the hall, high school seniors in an “Introduction to Political Science” class were learning about the “Bern”

factor in the presidential campaign.

That activity signaled that a basement space in a Midland Ave. building that for many months was filled with metal studs and dangling wires now has active class-

rooms.

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Who placed ‘mystery’ public notice?

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent

BELLEVILLE – Township officials are unable to explain the publication of a public hearing notice about a controversial land use designation for what is commonly known as the former

Kidde property in the Valley section, with the prospect of eminent domain invoked.

The notice, which appeared in the Jan. 25 issue of The Star-Ledger, said that the Belleville Planning Board would be holding a hearing Feb. 11 to determine whether to designate 675 and 690 Main St. as

“an area in need of redevelopment.”

And it concludes by pointing out that if the Planning Board approves such a designation, “a finding by the Town Council that the abovedescribed area, or a portion thereof, constitutes an area in need of redevelopment shall

operate as a finding of public purpose and shall authorize the municipality to exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire property in the delineated area.”

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he Town of Kearny is re-thinking its approach to the way it allocates spaces reserved for handicapped abled drivers who live in town.

In an unusual move, the municipal governing body voted last Tuesday to hold over three applications for handicapped parking spaces for locations in the 100 block of Devon St., in the 300 block of Chestnut St. and near the southerly end of Highland Ave. Similar applications generally are entertained at virtually every meeting of the Town Council and are typically approved without discussion by introduction and adoption, two weeks later, of an ordinance amending the town’s parking law to reflect the designation of a “restricted parking” space.

But last week, Councilman Richard Konopka flagged three of these requests in light of the fact that in each case, there is a private driveway adjoining the curbside spot sought for special parking by residents.

There is also concern that impaired drivers may be using private driveways to park and requesting reserved curbside spots for family members.

Given that regular parking spots are increasingly at a premium, the town wants to find a way to ensure that it does not further penalize residents in search of spaces while being fair to the needs of local motorists with physical impairments, explained Councilwoman Susan McCurrie, who chairs the council’s ordinance committee.

“We have a policy of not

issuing handicapped parking permits to residents that have access to off-street parking spaces,” McCurrie said.

But there may be instances, she added, where a landlord may be unwilling to rent or provide the use of a space in his or her driveway to a disabled tenant who operates a vehicle.

“So we’re looking at our ordinance with an eye to reviewing the whole process of how we distribute handicapped parking spaces,” McCurrie said.

The current procedure calls for an individual to submit an application for a “restricted parking zone and permit” to the Police Department’s Traffic Division, which spotchecks the area in question to make sure that the proposed space “does not interfere with the flow of traffic,” as required by the town ordinance, and reports back to the clerk.

An applicant is required to produce a doctor’s note attesting to his/her disability, a disabled driver placard issued by the N.J. Motor Vehicle Commission and proof of

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residency, according to McCurrie.

If everything checks out, the clerk presents the application to the governing body for consideration, McCurrie said.

And, if the council signs off on the request, then the Traffic Division and DPW combine to install the appropriate signage to reserve the space, she said.

According to Town Clerk Pat Carpenter, there are currently 225 spaces reserved for handicapped motorists throughout the town.

Some communities delegate the designation of handicapped parking spaces to an independent agency – such as the Hoboken Parking Utility – and that’s an option Kearny could explore, McCurrie said.

Also, some towns require an applicant to undergo a medical exam as part of the vetting procedure but Kearny has no “town doctor” who could perform such a screening, “so we’re looking at that,” she added.

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ecently, we have written of various motorists found sleeping at the wheel of their cars. Last week brought another such incident, but with a twist. Read on.

Since the beginning of February, KPD Chief John Dowie noted, Kearny “has been experiencing a rash of thefts from or of motor vehicles.”

One of the cases involved the overnight theft of a 2015 Nissan, reported stolen at 8 a.m., Feb. 5, from Woodland Ave. Following the initial response by Officer Andre Fernandes, and based on the pattern of thefts, Det. Sgt. Michael Gonzalez, Lt. Paul Bershefski and Officer Michael Gontarczuk travelled to Newark on Feb. 10 to scour an area where proceeds from Kearny thefts have frequently been recovered.

At 10 a.m., police said, they spotted the stolen Nissan parked on the 100 block of Summer Ave., with a man asleep behind the wheel.

Jariston Gonzalez, 29, of Newark, was awakened, removed

from the car and placed under arrest. The Newark PD took custody of the suspect and charged him with receiving stolen property.

The Nissan, with its radio missing, was towed to Kearny and its owner was notified.

••• Other recent reports from the Kearny police blotter included the following:

“commonly used to package marijuana for resale,” police said. McBride was additionally charged with possession of pot with intent to distribute, intent to distribute in a school zone and a park zone, possession of drug paraphernalia, having tinted windows on the car, and possession of a CDS in a motor vehicle.

••• Sgt. Dave Rakowski, on Feb. 6 patrol on N. Midland Ave. at At 1 a.m., Officer Jon Dowie, 2:30 p.m., saw a 2000 Mercury on patrol on Harrison Ave., SUV with extensive front-end spotted an Audi with “heavily damage and no rear window. tinted windows” and whose Police said the front tires also registered owner, Dowie’s appeared to be damaged, to computer noted, had a susthe extent that the vehicle pended license. The officer stopped the car at Duke St. and Davis Ave. and while questioning the driver/owner reportedly detected the odor of raw marijuana.

Jamal McBride, 25, of Newark, was arrested for driving while suspended.

During a search incident to arrest, a “very large bag” of the drug was found under the driver’s seat, along with numerous small ziplock bags

was ”shimmying” while moving.

Rakowski stopped the SUV at Passaic Ave. and the Belleville Pike and questioned driver Ishmael Holder, 28, of Newark, who was found to have a suspended license and two outstanding warrants, from Newark and East Orange, for a total of $1,750, police said. He was charged on those and the license offense and also summonsed for operating an unsafe vehicle.

••• Officer Dowie, at Bergen and Schuyler Aves. at 10:30 p.m., stopped a 2005 Honda operated by Muham-

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Dog stolen from outside residence: HPD A are seeking that person as the Hilfiger watch, a $750 I-phone 6S, a $2,800 Bose home entersuspect in the incident. tainment system, four chargers and I-phone earphones Feb. 6 At about 5:27 p.m., Officers valued at $250 and a $100 VIP Carlos Manzano and Arman- Office bag.

Police said they found two do Gonzalez responded to a pry marks on the front door N. Third St. apartment on a but there were no paint chips report of a burglary. on the floor and the locks The occupants told the officers that they had left their were intact. residence at 2:23 p.m. and, upon returning at 5 p.m., they Feb. 8 found the front door to their At about 7:22 a.m., Officer Raymond McGuire respondapartment slightly ajar.

Once inside, they said they ed to a location in the 500 block of N. Fifth St. on a renoticed some kitchen items port of burglary to a vehicle. scattered on the floor and The owner told the officer discovered that a 13-inch that she had parked the vehiMacbook Pro laptop valued at about $1,300 from one bed- cle in front of her residence at around midnight and, upon room and that a 15-inch Dell laptop valued at about $1,000, returning at 7:22 a.m. entered her car and noticed that the along with $700 in cash, was glove compartment was open missing from a second bedroom. and that its contents were Feb. 2 Later, police said, the spread throughout the car.

At 6:20 a.m., Officer Frank tenants reported additional She told police that her Narvaez responded to the items missing: a $200 Seagate vehicle registration was missSpeedway Gas Station, 2 ing, along with the vehicle hard drive, a $150 Polaroid Harrison Ave., where the atowner’s manual and a womCube camera, a $300 Tommy tendant told him that a driver an’s jacket valued at $200.

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At 2:15 p.m. that day, police said the owner of a gray-andwhite Shih Tzu answering to the name of Kooka told Officer Joseph Summers she had left her dog, leashed and secured, in front of 317 Harrison Ave. The owner told police she saw two men untie and unleash the pooch, grab it and flee south on Church Square.

She described the suspects as black or Hispanic males.

Police said they checked the area but found no trace of the alleged dognappers.

The HPD logged these other incidents reported between Feb. 1 and 9:

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The attendant told the officer that the driver of a silver 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee with N.J. registration asked for $20 worth of regular gas and after he had dispensed the fuel, the driver attempted to pay with a $100 bill.

After telling the driver he didn’t have change and advising him to get change from the station cashier, the driver went inside but did not get change, entered his vehicle and drove away, last seen heading west on Harrison Ave. toward Rt. 21, police said.

Police said the attendant was able to provide the vehicle’s license plate number to Narvaez who relayed that to headquarters. Narvaez also viewed footage from the station’s surveillance camera.

Based on the information collected, police said they identified the registered owner of the vehicle as a North Arlington resident and

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The resident told the officers he had left his back door unlocked when he went to work that morning and when he came back, at 9:09 p.m., he discovered that his 42-inch Toshiba television was gone.

However, upon searching the perimeter of the residence, the officers found the TV placed against the fence in the backyard and the resident confirmed it was his, police said.

Feb. 9 A town resident came to HQ at 7 p.m. to report that his vehicle had been vandalized at some time between 7 p.m. Feb. 8 and 7 a.m. Feb. 9.

He told police he had parked and locked the vehicle in front of his residence in the 200 block of Cleveland Ave. at about 7 p.m. Feb. 8 and, upon returning the next morning, at about 7 a.m., while walking his dog, noticed a tripod resembling his own on the ground next to his vehicle.

After unlocking his car, the owner said he noticed his belongings were out of place, that the interior was disheveled, along with his tripod, which he had left in the trunk and which he now realized, was the same instrument he found on the ground.

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New interim mgr./acting CEO gets contract

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent

committees when required and attending to emergencies.”

Tucci may be terminated BELLEVILLE – “at any time” by the governing body without any fter nearly a month on the job, Belleville’s advance notice. At the same time, Tucci has the right to new township manleave his job “at any time” ager learned how much during his term of employhe’ll be paid last Monday ment. when the governing body Tucci, a Nutley resident, approved his employment plans to continue serving as contract. a Nutley township commisUnder that agreement, sion.

He is up for re-election Mauro Tucci – whose job this year.

He also runs a title is listed as “interim private pool/spa business township manager/Acting as in Nutley and he is listed CEO” – will be compensated as CEO/board member of at the rate of $139,500 a year. the Belleville branch of the Tucci will also receive 28 Observer file photo Northwest Essex Commuvacation days and he may Mauro Tucci carry over any unused vaca- nity Healthcare Network, a as township assessor, said treatment center for people tion leave into the “next he expected to spend a lot with substance abuse issues. calendar year only.” He also more time in that job as the Tucci was hired as a reis entitled to 15 days of sick result of an order by the placement for Kevin Esleave and any accumulated posito, who resigned Jan. 12. Essex County Tax Board unused sick days may be directing the township to cashed in up to maximum of Esposito, who also serves $15,000 as part of any terminal leave.

He also is granted an expense account for which no monetary amount has PILGRIMAGE TO POLAND been set and he has the use of a municipal vehicle “to be JUNE 2016 used on a 24-hour basis.”

“At least once annually, Fr. Pawel Molewski-pastor of Our Lady of Czestochowa and at least 30 days in adParish in Harrison, NJ is organizing a Pilgrimage to Poland vance of the introduction to all English speaking parishioners and friends. of the annual salary ordinance,” Tucci’s performance We will be visiting Warsaw, Częstochowa, Wadowice, is to be reviewed by the Zakopane, Kraków, Toruń and Gdańsk. governing body which must provide Tucci with a “writThe total price all-inclusive is $2,950 ten summary of its findings.”

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A chance to re-think legal system

By Ron Leir he stakes in the U.S. presidential contest have just escalated to a new level, now that Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia has died.

Scalia, an outspoken jurist who could generally be counted on to give the conservatives a majority opinion and who helped deliver the 2000 election to George W. Bush over Al Gore, so the nomination of a replacement takes on enormous importance for the future of the country – particularly since these appointments carry no term limits.

With such hot-button issues as immigration, health care and abortion on the table, the political stance of a divided high court becomes of paramount importance.

Although President Obama has announced he intends to nominate someone to fill the vacancy, that effort probably has as much chance of succeeding as Team America has colonizing Mars in the next century, given a hostile GOP-dominated Congress.

So that leaves the job up to the candidate we elect in November. Which could be … President Trump … for all I know … or President Cruz.

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issue may be moot since Cruz is not a big fan of government so he may well decide to abolish the nation’s top tribunal as a wasteful intrusion into the right of states to make their own laws.

Or, if we get President Sanders, a purported believer in socialism, he may also do away with the Court as a distasteful defender of Capitalist conquest.

So what’s to be done?

Look, since those halcyon days of the Framers, the law has taken on a life all to itself. Have you ever tried to interpret a New York City street parking sign?

As pointed out by Kowal Communications, a Massachusetts-based marketing/ PR firm, “When federal laws were first codified in 1927, they fit into a single volume.

By the 1980s, there were 50 volumes of more than 23,000 pages.

“And today? Online sources say that no one knows.

The Internal Revenue Code alone … contains more than 3.4 million words and, if printed 60 lines to the page, is more than 7,500 pages long. [And] there are about 20,000 laws just governing the use and ownership of guns.”

law – particularly in an election year – without first checking how much money would be spent to implement it.

I propose a simple solution to this: replace legal scholars with folks from every walk of life … farmers, merchants, teachers, cops, firefighters, laborers, etc., and have them publicly debate the pros and cons of an issue.

In place of the largely private deliberations, open only to the select few observers and not televised, that the High Court now conducts, there should be open discussions that everyone can see and hear.

Sure, you can have lawyers representing both sides, but the folks entrusted with the decision will be reviewing the matter in a common sense way and will be comWikipedia pelling the lawyers to state their case so that everyone The late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia will be sure to understand Just thinking about taking ing highly paid lobbyists. and you won’t need a law the law board examinations Yet, with all the laws on degree to get it. must give law students the the books, there must be Maybe I’m being naïve shakes. something wrong with them, or even presumptuous to Close to 40% of the mem- because every time somerecommend this path to bers of Congress are lawyers thing goes wrong in Amerijustice but we can start out and what they and the rest ca, there’s a big hue and cry by experimenting on a trial of their colleagues don’t to remedy it by enacting a basis – perhaps on a municiknow about the intricacies new law. pal level – and taking it from of framing legislation they These days, of course, there. can learn from all-too-willCongress will make no new

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Alleged Crips chief facing murder charges A BELLEVILLE --

39-year-old Belleville man, the alleged longtime leader of the Grape Street Crips, was charged last week in connection with four murders, three attempted murders, and numerous other crimes as part of a racketeering conspiracy, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman reported.

Corey Hamlet (a/k/a “CBlaze,” “Blaze,” “Blizzie” and “Castor Troy”) was to appear last Thursday before Judge James B. Clark III in Newark Federal Court on an indictment alleging RICO conspiracy, violent crimes in aid of racketeering, aiding and abetting the use of firearms in furtherance of crimes of violence, witness tampering, robbery, extortion, and drug trafficking.

Also scheduled to appear were three Newark men -- Sean L. Scott Sr., 45; Keon Bethea, 33; and Jamil Harrison, 32 – who were arrested that same day on charges involving distribution of heroin and crack cocaine.

“Nine months ago, we announced the arrests of more than 70 members – including the No. 2 and No. 3 highest-

ranking members – of the Grape Street Crips, a violent street gang we alleged controls much of the heroin trade in northern New Jersey,” Fishman said. “Today, we are announcing charges against Corey Hamlet, the leader of that organization, in an indictment that spells out his alleged role in at least four homicides and three attempted homicides in furtherance of his control of this drug trafficking organization.”

Hamlet’s indictment followed the coordinated takedown in May 2015 of 50 alleged members and associates of the Grape Street Crips, who were charged with drug-trafficking, physical assaults and witness intimidation.

All the arrests were the result of a long-running FBI and DEA investigation, in conjunction with the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, the Newark Police Department and Essex County Sheriff’s Office Bureau of Narcotics.

Authorities said Hamlet has allegedly served as leader of the New Jersey Grape Street Crips -- a local set of a nationwide street gang founded

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Officers responding to a report of a possible carjacking outside a Centre St. ATM found that two people were involved in an argument at the drive-up ATM line. Police said the beef began over one person taking too much time at the ATM, causing another driver to exit her car and allegedly discharge pepper spray inside the vehicle of the person at the ATM. Joann Decristofaro, 49, of Belleville, was charged with simple assault and unlawful use of a weapon.

Feb. 10 Police conducted a field interview on Centre St. with a man operating a bicycle in a hazardous manner. As the man proceeded to sit down, police said they noticed a green plastic baggie containing a green leafy substance, believed to be marijuana, drop out of his left side pocket. The biker, Shaking Davis, 25, of Bloomfield, was taken into custody and a search incident to arrest yielded a cigar (blunt) suspected of being marijuana. He was charged with possession of that drug and possession of drug paraphernalia. After confirming he was wanted on Bloomfield warrants, police transported him to Bloomfield PD. *** After a driver using a Franklin Ave. car wash reported that their passenger side mirror was broken off while their car was going through the wash, police said the manager of the business agreed to pay for the damage. *** Police responded to a Brookline Ave. residence on a burglary report. The victim told police that two Western Union checks totaling $1,800 were taken. Police said that the envelope containing the checks was reported missing at about 8 p.m. Police said they found no sign of forced entry to the residence.

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••• Residents at a River Road location reported that upon arriving home, they found their bedrooms and other

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••• While patrolling the Rt. 21 corridor, officers conducted a motor vehicle stop for a vehicle reportedly traveling at 82 mph. Police said the driver, Waseem M. El-Helw, 20, of

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Belleville

Belleville Elks Lodge 1123, 254 Washington Ave., hosts its monthly breakfast Sunday, Feb. 21, 9 a.m. to noon. Admission is $6 for adults; $3 for children under age 10; and free for children under age 3.

Note: Three or more inches of snow cancels the breakfast.

For more information, call the Elks at 973-759-9623.

The Woman’s Club of Belleville holds its annual tricky tray at The Chandelier, 340 Franklin Ave., on April 7.

Doors open at 5:15 p.m. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $40. For more information and tickets, call Judy Nucci at 973-751-2960.

Knights of Columbus Belleville Council 835, 89 Bridge St., hosts a pasta night Sunday, Feb. 21, 4 to 7 p.m. Admission is $12 for adults and $7 for children 12 and under. The meal includes salad, pasta, meatballs, bread and butter, assorted desserts, coffee, beer and soda. A cash bar is available. For tickets, contact Grand Knight Hank Hoogsteden at 973-715-1970.

go to the Kearny High Crew Parents Association. Only advance sales are available through this link: https://ticketbud.com/events/513e23fcb65d-11e5-8f2d-5f3ee18ff277. No tickets will be sold at the door.

St. Stephen’s Church, 141 Washington Ave., hosts its annual raffle auction “Luau” Friday March 4. The $15 tickets are limited. They are available after all Sunday Masses at the church and at the rectory Fridays from 5 to 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit www. thechurchofsaintstephen.com or contact the chairperson at cyndie1522@verizon.net to reserve tickets.

Lyndhurst

Lyndhurst Health Department partners with Clara Maass Medical Center to bring the WAVE (Wellness Assessment Van for Elders) van to the Carucci Senior Building, 281 Stuyvesant Ave., Thursday, Feb. 18, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Clara Maass health care experts provide annual wellness visits in the van for Medicare-eligible seniors. These visits are designed to help prevent future illness and injury by conductKearny ing personalized reviews of Kearny Public Library, 318 Kearny Ave., offers the follow- each senior’s health habits and simple screenings. Call the ing: Health Department at 201-804• A children’s cooking win2500 for more information and ter workshop open to grades 3 to 5, with 90-minute classes, to pre-register for a visit.

The Lyndhurst Department Feb. 19 and Feb. 26, at 4 p.m. of Parks & Recreation anRecipes offered take food nounces: allergies into consideration.

• Tickets are available for a The program is free, but trip to see the Broadway play class size is limited to 15. Call 201-998-2666 to reserve a spot “Something Rotten” Wednesor for more information. For a day, May 18. Tickets for listing of all library programs, orchestra seats plus transportation are $102 each. No more visit www.kearnylibrary.org.

• Story Time in Portuguese, than four tickets per person.

Call the Parks Department at open to infants up to age 5 201-804-2482 to reserve. A $50 with an adult in attendance, is offered from 11 a.m. to noon deposit received by Friday, Feb. 19, secures your tickets. on Saturday, Feb. 27 in the Full payment is due by Friday, library’s lower level. Families March 11. will enjoy music, games and • Sign up for a trip to the stories. For more information, contact clubinho.cincy@gmail. Sands Casino, Bethlehem, Pa., Friday, March 18, 9 a.m. to 6 com.

Kearny Crew Parents Boost- p.m. The $22 ticket includes the bus ride, a $20 play voucher Club sponsors a night out at the Irish American Club, 95 er and a $5 food voucher. To register or for more informaKearny Ave., with entertaintion, call the Parks Dept. or ment by Mushmouth, Saturemail judyb@lyndhurstnj.org. day, Feb. 27, at 7 p.m. The $30 Sacred Heart School, 620 admission includes dinner and Valley Brook Ave., hosts its entertainment. All proceeds

annual spring tricky tray fundraiser for its Margaret Engel Endowment Trust Friday, March 18, at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 and non-refundable.

Ticket includes one sheet for first-level prizes, coffee/tea and dessert. Ticket deadline is March 1. No one under 18 will be admitted and no alcoholic beverages are allowed. The kitchen will be open. For tickets, call Patty at 201-803-9580 or the school at 201-939-4277.

The school will celebrate its 60th anniversary with a party for all alumni and their parents, friends and parishioners Friday, April 29, at the Graycliff in Moonachie. The $60 admission includes dinner wine and beer, cash bar and DJ. For reservations, call Patty at 201-939-4277.

Our Lady of Mt. Çarmel Seniors announces: • A trip to the Sands Casino, Bethlehem, Pa., is planned for Monday, Feb. 22. The per-person cost is $20.

• A Lancaster, Pa., show and Dutch country trip is scheduled for Wednesday to Friday, April 13 to 15, with two nights lodging, four meals, Samson show at the Sight and Sound Millennium Theater, a visit to Kitchen Kettle Village, sightseeing cruise on the Spirit of Philadelphia and a visit to the Landis Valley Museum.

For more information and reservations, call Annette Bortone at 201-438-1852 between 6 and 9 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Mary Lou Mullins announces that her next monthly bus trip to Atlantic City is set for Sunday, Feb. 28, to Resorts Casino. Cost is $30 with a cash return of $30. Reserve early by calling Mary Lou at 201-9332186. There will be no trip on Easter Sunday, March 27. The trips resume in April.

Lyndhurst VFW Post 3549, 527 Valley Brook Ave., hosts a karaoke party Friday, Feb. 19, at 7:30 p.m. The VFW hall is available for rental for all occasions. For more information, call the Post at 201-939-3080.

St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Lyndhurst announces: • A Lenten retreat in Polish led by the Rev. Andrzej Zelazo of the Diocese of Siedlce, Po-

land, is upcoming. The retreat begins with a 10:15 a.m. Mass Sunday, Feb. 21, and Sunday evening includes Bitter Lamentation at 6:30 p.m., Mass at 7 p.m., and a Healing Service.

The retreat continues in the evenings through Wednesday, Feb. 24, and will include Mass each evening.

• Divine Mercy is the theme of a four-day Englishlanguage Lenten mission at the parish starting at 7 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 29, and running through Thursday, March 3.

Featured speaker is the Rev. Seraphim Michalenko of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception. All are welcome.

For more information, contact St. Michael Parish at www.st-michael.org, call 201939-1161 or email stmichaellyndhurst@gmail.com.

The Lyndhurst Public Library Book Club meets Monday, March 14, at 6:30 p.m., to discuss “Gone Girl” by Gillian Flynn. Call the library at 201-804-2478, ext. 7, for more information and to obtain a copy of the book. Space is limited and registration is necessary.

The New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority (NJSEA) announces: • Evening Yoga Monday, open to ages 14 and up, takes place Feb. 22, 6 to 7 p.m., at the Meadowlands Environment Center, 2 DeKorte Park Plaza. For more information, call 201-460-8300 Two additional sessions will be held March 21 and April 18. Cost is $10 per person; registration is highly recommended. Register at njsea.eventbrite.com.

• Creating a Certified Wildlife Garden is set for Thursday, Feb. 25, 2 to 3:30 p.m., at the Environment Center.

Join Don Torino, president of the Bergen County Audubon Society, for a presentation on how to create a wildlifefriendly garden using native plants, providing food and water sources, cover and places to raise young. Admission is free. Registration is recommended. Register at njsea.eventbrite.com. For more information, call 201460-8300.

North Arlington

North Arlington Senior Activity Center, 11 York Road, hosts a Valentine bingo bash Friday, Feb. 19, with a continental breakfast at 9 a.m., a bingo special at 10:30 a.m., lunch at noon and special Bingo games from 1 to 3 p.m.

For more information and reservations, call 201-998-5636.

The Senior Harmony Club of North Arlington sponsors a trip to Resorts Casino Thursday, March 3. Cost is $25 with a $25 return in slot play. Call Florence at 201-991-3173.

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School hosts its annual tricky tray, “The Great Getaway,” Friday, March 11, at the Boys & Girls Club, 181 Colfax Ave., Clifton. The $20 admission includes one raffle sheet, dessert and coffee. Guests may bring their own food and beverage. Adults only. For more information and tickets, email najeffersonpto@gmail. com or call Layna at 201-7362854.

The Queen of Peace Knights of Columbus Council 3428 sponsors a bus trip on Tuesday, April 5, to the Sands Casino in Bethlehem, Pa. Initial cost is $32, and upon arrival each player will receive $20 in slot play money and a $5 food voucher.

The bus will depart from the Columbian Club Hall parking lot, 194 River Road, at 10 a.m. and arrive at the casino by noon. For the return trip, the bus will leave from the Sands at 6 p.m. and arrive back in North Arlington by 8 p.m.

Participants must bring a photo ID to get the slot play money. For tickets and more information, contact Nicholas Cerchio at 201-998-0626.

Nutley

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

To register for programs, call 973-667-0405.

• Babygarten, open to infants up to 23 months, is held Tuesdays, March 1, 8, 22, 29 at 9:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Babies and their caregivers enjoy great books, nursery rhymes, see AROUND TOWN page

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the township governing body, neither Mayor Raymond Kimble – who is a planning board member – nor anyone on the council claimed to have no knowledge of the notice.

Neither did Township Clerk Kelly Cavanaugh, nor township attorney Tom Murphy, nor did Planning Board secretary Lois Trabucco, who told The Observer that the matter, as apparently advertised, was not on the board’s agenda for its Feb. 11 meeting.

Why the notice would be published at all is even more strange, given that the Planning Board previously voted Nov. 12, 2015, to recommend that the township consider applying the power of eminent domain for the Main St. parcels which have been proposed as an area in need of redevelopment.

Board member Arlene Schor, however, voted “no” because she objected to a reference to the possible use of eminent domain by the governing body. She said that there was “no historical practice” for the township using that power and that, by law, it could only be used in extraordinary situations, such as if the township needed the property for “public safety” reasons.

And Patty Inaugurato, the board’s vice chair, abstained, saying that the board had been presented with the resolution “at the last minute.”

Addressing Schor’s concerns, board attorney Rose Tubito said the phrasing in the board’s resolution was that the township governing body “may” opt to exercise eminent domain to seize property “if applicable” to the situation at hand.

“That’s a legal determination,” Tubito said.

The mayor, was sitting in the back row of the council chambers as an observer.

It remains unclear what, if anything, will happen next with the property in question reportedly owned by a holding company linked to the Finkelstein family which used to run a tire distributorship on the site.

A development team had pitched a proposal to put up thousands of residential units spread among several high-rise buildings stretch-

ing down from Washington Ave. to Main St. but the governing body last March rejected the plan, saying it would ruin the character of the neighborhood and put too much demand on municipal services.

Township residents Vincent Frantantoni and Jeff Mattingly, who owns a neighboring property, have questioned the area’s suitability for residential development.

Mattingly said that the area is prone to flooding and that its northern border is a “fenced off easement for trans-grid electric lines and a step-up station with two high-pressure gas lines buried below the towers.

The western border is cut off by the railroad easement that also offers no access or exit and is high along the hillside.”

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flooding along part of the street “and the top … deadends at the railroad tracks,” he said. In an emergency, he added, people would be hard-pressed to make their way to higher ground.

Eminent domain lurks as what he called “a threat of litigation to try to force [the property owners] to do what [the redeveloper] wants to do with the property.”

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And he said that residential development “is probably the worst type of redevelopment you would want to see” because of the “huge demand on our infrastructure” and potential for further crowding of the school system.

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“The students are bused [to Midland] from their home schools,” Blood said.

About 30 students from each of the four grade levels rotate through for weekly two-hour lessons which, according to district curriculum director Flora Encarnacao, incorporate “a blend of individual research and collaborative group sessions” that apply hands-on and interdisciplinary strategies.

Students explore a wide range of topics, including a study of Native Americans, how the stock market works, what’s involved in crime scene forensic investigations and the process of creating a toy, Encarnacao said.

Youngsters also are exposed to a series of scholastic competitions and cultural field trips, she said.

This year, Encarnacao said, the program offered a technological upgrade by providing a “laptop cart,” thereby ensuring that every student has access to the internet to facilitate his/her work on a research project, for example.

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Encarnacao said the district hopes it can expand the program if and when its budget capacity can allow that to happen.

It wasn’t until earlier this month that the district began using the other classroom for LEAP, Blood said.

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Last week, The Observer was permitted to peek in at a crowded LEAP polisci class where students were discovering what the instructor – and various political commentators – have characterized as the “Bern” factor, referring to the influence that presidential candidate Sen. Bernard Sanders has exerted over young voters.

“We’re excited to have these classes fully running here now,” said Blood, adding that the Midland space has also hosted professional development training sessions, periodically.

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Kearny wrestlers Lamboy, Pagan prove that they’re not just one of the boys

Nutley boys & girls, Kearny’s boys win county titles If there was ever proof that The Observer’s circulation area was brimming with bowling talent, look no further than what happened last week – and then what took place late last weekend, which will be addressed in these sports pages next week.

For now, we’ll concentrate on the achievements that took place at Kearny High School and Nutley High School last week, where both schools crowned county champions in bowling.

The Kearny boys won the Hudson County Tournament championship for the very first time.

And for the first time, both the Nutley boys’ and girls’ teams won the Essex County championships.

That’s a lot of proud success, dominating the areas in two vast stretching counties, but from such a short distance from each other.

First, the Kearny boys, which really had to work extremely hard to win the Hudson County title last week at Hudson Lanes in Bayonne.

You see, the Kardinals finished the regular season as the No. 3 seed in regular Hudson County Interscholastic Athletic League play, trailing both

St. Peter’s Prep and Hudson Catholic in their own division, as well as perennial powers Dickinson and Union City from the other division.

So for the Kards to reign supreme, it was going to take some hard work.

“This was the first year that they decided to put us head-to-head against schools, so that worked to our advantage,” said veteran Kearny bowling coach Alan Correnti. “It was a little different, but it was a lot more competitive. This was a more exciting format.”

The Kards took on St. Peter’s Prep, the No. 2 seed, in the opening round – and won in a close battle, 2,684 to 2,639.

Sophomore Christian Davidson was the lead roller for the Kardinals, posting a high game of 236, a second game of 227 and a series of 610. Senior captain Cody Evanchick rolled a 221 game.

Sophomore Donovan Battistus had a 204 high game. Another sophomore, Ryan Andrzejewski, had a 163 high game.

Freshman Jose Escandon had a 193 game and freshman Thomas Stein chipped in with a 147. see VIEW next page

Photo by Jim Hague

Bianca Pagan (top) and Mya Lamboy (bottom) are two girls who are active members of the Kearny High School boys’ wrestling team.

By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer

belt.

Then, the idea hit her.

“My brother encouraged me and told me I should give irst, it was Mya Lamboy wrestling a try,” Mya Lamboy who displayed her love said. “Why not have another for the sport of wrestling. Lamboy on the team and keep After all, Lamboy’s older the name going? I was quite brother, Juan, was a member nervous about it. I thought the of the Kearny High School guys would be all stronger than wrestling team for the last four me.” years, graduating last year.

At the same time, Bianca “I watched him for four Pagan, a fellow sophomore, years,” said Mya Lamboy, curstarted having thoughts about rently a sophomore at Kearny trying out for the wrestling High. “I knew the rules and I team as well. Pagan is a former knew quite a bit more, comsoftball player who has a back pared to beginners.” ground in the martial art of Mya Lamboy also became a jiu-jitsu. manager and scorekeeper for “It’s a lot like wrestling,” the Kardinals while her brother Pagan said. “A lot of the moves competed. She was also a bit of are the same. You just can’t go an athlete, trying her hand in onto your back in wrestling.” softball and becoming an exPagan said that she always pert at tae kwon do and karate, tried to learn about wrestling reaching the rank of purple

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while learning about jiu-jitsu, a martial art form that her entire family was involved in.

“I think it was always a plan for me to go out for wrestling,” Pagan said. “My Dad told me to go for it. He thought I’d be good at it. My family was actually quite happy for me.”

Kearny wrestling coach Brian McDonnell said that he had no problem with the girls coming out for the team. There was only one requirement: That both Lamboy and Pagan performed all the same training, the same practice regimen that the boys did.

“We’ve always had at least one girl on the team,” McDonnell said. “This year, we had five or six that expressed early interest, but Mya and Bianca see WRESTLING page

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stress that enough.”

Sophomore Jordan Cacio had In the semifinal round, the a 536 series, rolling a 207 in the Kards knocked off divisional first game and a 193 in the last. champion Hudson Catholic, Fellow soph Dominic Torres winning resoundingly by a has a 522 series and a 201 in the margin of 2,833 to 2,604. last game.

“Hudson Catholic was awe“He bowled over his head some all year,” Correnti said. and showed what he was “We were happy to beat St. Pecapable of,” Ackerman said of ter’s Prep, but to beat Hudson Torres.

Catholic? That was amazing Sophomore Andrew Irwin and we beat them pretty good.” chipped in with a 448 series.

Evanchick was unconscious, “The team is still young and Left photo courtesy Alan Correnti, right photo courtesy Nutley athletics rolling a 726 series, with games growing,” Ackerman said. “We LEFT: The Kearny boys’ bowling team won the Hudson County Tournament championship last week at Hudson Lanes of 258, 255 and 213. Battistus had needed every single pin along in Bayonne, winning the title for the very first time. From l. are assistant coach Ethan Evanchick, Ryan Andrzejewski, a 656 series, with games of 234 the way.

If a team missed a Thomas Stein, Donovan Battistus, Cody Evanchick, Christian Davidson, Jose Escandon, head coach Alan Correnti and and 232. Andrzejewski had a spare, it showed.

Our kids reathletic director John Millar. RIGHT: The Nutley boys’ bowling team, led by veteran head coach George Ackerman (far 194 high game. ally concentrated on them.” r.) won the Essex County Tournament last week at Eagle Rock Lanes in West Orange.

“I think after that, we were The Liloia brothers both jitters by rolling a 214 and felbunch to coach. We took on the same time. on a roll,” Correnti said. “We qualified for the individual low rookie Stein had a 212. teams we were not supposed “No one has ever done it be- championships, with Chris really were going so well.”

“That was his highest score to beat and won the entire fore,” veteran Nutley bowling In the championship match making it all the way to the county.” coach George Ackerman said. against Union City, it was more ever,” Correnti said. finals.

Needless to say, the Kards Meanwhile, the Nutley “The girls won the county last of the same, as the Kardinals “He was actually on fire,” year and the boys last won in won by a considerable margin, came together at the right time bowling program was having Ackerman said of Liloia. “He and celebrated a first-ever a fiesta at the Essex County 2013, but never the same year.” bowled a 247 in the first round, 2,795 to 2,560. county title.

Tournament at Eagle Rock Ackerman said that the Again, Evanchick was unthen 255, then 244, then 238 to “I didn’t expect it,” CorLanes in West Orange. In the Nutley boys were struggling stoppable, rolling a 644 series get into the finals. He just ran renti said. “We have a young past, Nutley’s boys have ensomewhat until lately. with games of 226 and 223. out of steam.” joyed its fair share of success, “It really was a tough year,” Battistus had a 599 series with team that has only one senior Going for a third straight but never did the boys and the Ackerman said. “Sometimes, games of 223 and 198. Escandon (Evanchick). We worked hard individual title, Liloia fell to all year. This was an easy girls capture county crowns at they were really good and showed no signs of freshman Bobby Critices of Glen Ridge. sometimes they looked as if “It was a great run,” Ackerthey were in need of repair.

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Dr. Ayman Ibrahim, DO As for the Nutley girls, they Back pain • Seizures (Epilepsy) The Maroon Raider girls Neurologist defeated Montclair by a 1,921 to Bell’s Palsy • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome were trying to recover after “As a Neurologist, I believe in thorough, 1,806 margin. patient-centered care, and I look forward to Gullian-Barre Syndrome losing two key bowlers from “Montclair won the regular working with the patients of northern New Jersey.”

Neuropathy Vertigo • Tremor last year to graduation. season, so this was sweet re“The team has a whole crew venge for our girls,” Ackerman of freshmen,” Ackerman said.

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“They just kept getting better They were up by 150 pins after as the season went on.” the second game.”

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stuck it out. They’re both doing pretty well.”

In fact, Lamboy had a brief opportunity to be the Kardinals’ regular 106-pounder while Steven Silva was nursing an injury.

“She’s tough,” McDonnell said of Lamboy. “She’s actually lighter than 106 pounds and she handled it well. She did our stats for the last two years, so she knew all the rules. It was like sort of having an assistant coach.”

“I talked with Brian early on and he said that he expected me to come out,” Lamboy said. “He said to me, ‘Let’s try this out and see what happens.’ I was encouraged by him.”

Pagan had a bit of a tougher route, having to wrestle at 132 pounds, so she has strictly competed at the junior varsity level this year.

“Bianca’s been there every day,” McDonnell said. “She comes to practice and works hard every day. She knows she’s not going to get varsity matches because her options are limited, but that doesn’t change a thing about her effort.”

So the Kearny wrestling

team, which owns an 11-9 re- get a lot of support from the cord overall and just missed guys. They know my limits, qualifying for the state know what I can and can’t tournament, heads to the NJ- do. I’ve proven that I can do SIAA District 16 tourney this it after all.” weekend with two females as Pagan loves the encouractive members. agement she receives from “They’re members of the Lamboy and the rest of her team just like anyone else,” male teammates.

McDonnell said. “They do “When I first joined wreseverything that everyone else tling, I was a little embardoes. They enjoy the sport rassed, because I thought and they like the work.” they were all going to make Although Lamboy and fun of me,” Pagan said. “I Pagan do not drill together also thought that I was in because of their weight diftrouble, that I’d get jumped ferences, they do help each in like 30 seconds. But eveother. ryone has been really cool.

“I think it helps a lot havThey’ve all been helpful, ing Bianca there,” Lamboy teaching me moves. If I have said. “She tells me I can do it trouble with a move, someand I do the same for her.” one will stop and work with Lamboy said that she likes me on it. It’s been a big help. the competition she receives The whole team helps me from the boys. out.”

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“I pretty much go wing it,” Lamboy said. “I go out there like I’m one of the guys on the team.”

Pagan has yet to wrestle any varsity matches, but the time will come – and she will be ready.

“I’m still learning,” Pagan said. “I just do what everyone else does. It’s been a lot of fun and I plan on wrestling for my whole high school career.”

Pagan said that she plans on trying out for the Kearny softball team next month.

“I think wrestling has helped me control my emotions,” Pagan said. “I’m really enjoying it a lot. It’s not a tough sport.”

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Kearny’s Baez leads Kardinals to first league title in 52 years

By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer

nant, head-strong guy. I knew we used to clash heads, but I couldn’t anymore. If I wanted to help the team, I had to do hen Kearny High what he said. He’s a very good School boys’ head basketball coach Bob guy.”

McDonnell wanted Baez to McDonnell first laid eyes on become more of a well-roundJoseph Baez, he didn’t think ed player, to become a floor Baez could cut it as a top leader and distributor, not just player. a scorer.

“When I first met him, I “There are times this year didn’t think he’d last in my when I have to tell him to program,” McDonnell said. shoot the ball, because he’s “I wanted to play basketconsistently looking to pass,” ball,” Baez said. “And if I McDonnell said.

“He’s become wanted to play, I knew I had to a team-oriented player.

It’s change my ways.” been a complete 360-degree Baez changed those ways last year as a junior, eventually turnaround. There was a point where all he cared about was averaging 16 points per game, himself. Now, all he cares a huge jump from his sophoabout is the team.” more year, when Baez averBaez doesn’t mind having aged only seven per contest. that responsibility.

“I had to apologize to Coach “I absolutely love that role,” McDonnell,” Baez said. “I had Baez said. “I love to play with to listen to him. He’s a domi-

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my team all the time. I constantly look to dish to the others and get us going. I know now that I’m a team player. I found out that it was the only way we could win. We had to make it a team game.”

With his high school basketball career winding down, Baez has definitely evolved into more of a team player – and it has shown, considering the Kardinals have won five in a row and nine of their last 10 games, with Baez leading the way.

Baez is inching closer to the prestigious 1,000-point milestone that most high school players simply dream of. He needs only 36 more to reach the plateau.

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For his efforts, Baez has been selected as The Observer Athlete of the Week for the past week. Baez also earned Observer Athlete of the Week once last basketball season as well.

McDonnell is impressed with Baez’s growth as a person and a player.

“It’s all about his maturity,” McDonnell said. “He’s a much more mature person. He’s matured tremendously. I believe he was just looking for a direction in life, that he needed a purpose.”

How much has Baez grown up?

“It’s so much that we call him ‘Coach Baez’ now,” McDonnell said. “He knows the offense. He knows the defense.

There are times where I think he knows what I’m thinking about. He goes over to the younger players and instructs them. He’s always thinking on the court as well. Sometimes it’s scary when he’s thinking

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like me.”

“I’ve been with him now for such a long time,” Baez said of McDonnell. “I think this is something we both wanted for a long time. I’m very excited about this season and how it’s all turned out and we still have a way to go. I think I’m communicating better with Coach McDonnell and my teammates. Maybe I didn’t understand them in the past, but I do now.”

McDonnell credits the Kearny guidance department, in particular Jennifer Correnti, for her work with Baez.

“She took a liking to him and realized that he had potential,” McDonnell said of Correnti.

“Some other teachers took an interest in him as well. I wish I could take all the credit, but I can’t. He woke up as a person and it’s amazing the transformation.”

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the turnaround.

“They’ve helped me through my tough times,” Baez said.

McDonnell said that Baez is thinking about college as well.

Baez is also a fine baseball player, so he may wait until baseball season is over before he makes up his mind.

“I think I have to go the JUCO (junior college) route to

get to college,” Baez said. “It bothers me a little that I didn’t take school more seriously.

But if it’s what I have to do, then it’s fine. I’ll do well in whatever I do.”

“He has plans now for college, which says a lot,” McDonnell said. “He’s trying hard. He definitely has his act together.”

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The Kardinals drew the No. 7 seed in the Hudson County Tournament that begins this Wednesday. The Kards are scheduled to face Lincoln in their first round game.

“We just want to change the image of what Kearny basketball has been for such a long time,” Baez said. “We want to do something special.”

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Officers Chris Medina and At 9 p.m., Officer EsteAlthough police said the crash Sean Wilson responded to a ban Gonzalez responded to was not serious, it resulted in Woodland Ave. residence on Kearny and Quincy Aves. on two arrests. Marcos Valdez, a 9:30 p.m. harassment comthe report of someone swing39, of Kearny, driving a 1997 plaint. They arrived to find the ing a stick. When he arrived, Honda, was found to have a female complainant outside, the offender was gone, but suspended license, police said, as was a “screaming” Anthony Gonzalez got a description and Darrell Reid, 25, of Jersey Torres, 49, of Irvington, police and a short time later there City, the passenger in the secsaid. While the officers were came the report of a stickond car, a 2011 Hyundai, was attempting to interview the swinger at a gas station at found to have three MV warwoman, Torres reportedly Oakwood and Kearny. There, rants: $150 from Jersey City, refused to cease his behavior the officer found Eric Tobin, $165 from North Bergen, and and continually interrupted.

35, of Kearny, who no longer In Chief Dowie’s words, “He had the stick but was found to $175 from Bordentown. Both men were taken to HQ. talked himself into an arrest.” have a $513 criminal-mischief ••• And he was found to have four warrant from Clifton and a noAt 4:30 p.m., a man was warrants: $600 from Irvington; bail assault warrant from the sitting in his parked Mazda $521 from Palisades Park; $885 Hudson County Sheriff’s Offrom Clifton, and $1,500 from fice, police said. He was taken at Wilson Ave. and Belgrove Drive when its rear window Jersey City. The various juris- to HQ and turned over to the was shattered – by a 10-oz. dictions were notified that he sheriff’s officers. bottle of soy sauce. Officer was available for pick-up at KPD from

HQ. “First come, first served,” said the chief.

Jean Stickno searched the area and found suspect Nicholas Castlegrant, 33, of Kearny, who reportedly said he had thrown the bottle because he was upset. Apparently at no one in particular. He was charged with criminal mischief and was released on a summons.

••• At 10:15 p.m., Officer Chris Manolis responded to a report of a suspicious person on the 500 block of Kearny Ave. and there found Dominik Assis, 24, of Harrison. Manolis confirmed that Assis had three warrants: $469 for a North Arlington trespass charge, and two from Belleville -- $1,000 on an ordinance violation and $500 on a drug-related charge.

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Feb. 11 Officer Manolis, on patrol at Bergen Ave. and Ivy St. at 3:30 a.m., observed a 2008 Infiniti, parked but with its motor on, blocking a fire hydrant at the intersection. Behind the wheel, police said, was Nicole Rivera, 28, of Jersey City – apparently asleep. When she was awakened and rolled down the window, the odor of alcohol reportedly could be detected.

Back-up Officer Sean Podolski arrived and, as he approached the car, Rivera put it in drive and headed west on Bergen, with two patrol cars in pursuit. They stopped her at Davis and Garfield Aves., where she was arrested for eluding.

After field sobriety tests and an Alco test, she was also charged with DWI, obstruction, and blocking the hydrant.

– Karen Zautyk

Owners getting message on liquor checks Many folks spend the day before New Year’s Eve stocking up on booze for end-ofthe-year festivities. But in the past three years, the Hudson County Coalition for a DrugFree Community has devoted that day checking to see whether area liquor stores are properly vetting their youthful customers.

The coalition does that by sending someone of legal age attired in a college sweatshirt to visit stores to try to purchase alcohol. That individual also surveys store signage for any advertisements targeting youth.

In 2013, 73% of the randomly selected stores in the West Hudson area failed to comply with the regulations set by the state Alcoholic Control Commission, according to the coalition. In 2014, 63% of stores tested did not ask to see identification, they said.

“However, when this assessment was completed on Dec. 30, 2015, only 21% of vendors failed to properly request ID (three out of 14 stores),” they said. At the same time, “the numbers of store personnel asking for ID has improved to 79% compared to the 23% … [since 2013].”

“This serves as evidence that providing information, support and changing consequences can be an effective tool in curbing illegal sales,” they said.

Amplifying on that point, the coalition cited the state ABC Handbook’s cautionary warning that, “Licensees have the right to refuse a sale [of alcohol] if they believe a

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there, we walked up the hill to [St. Peter’s] six pallbearers who school.” carried John’s casket “John was a sweet kid. into St. Peter’s Church – Never any trouble,” he where they had attendsaid. ed the parish school – Just as close to John for John’s Solemn High during the early years was Kathy (Ricotta) MuMass of Requiem. raca. “John and I were “The other fellows best friends,” she said. were Eddie Winkowski, “I lived on Washington Wayne Alling, Billy AlAve. near Dow. We liked exander, Bob Forchesta going to the bowling and Bob Gregory,” he alley and we all hung recalled. “John got full around Mike’s candy military honors. We store at Washington and stood guard [on a rotaWilliam St. and, before tion shift] over the cofthat, Torchy’s sandwich fin for 24 hours.” shop.”

Sibello said he’d been While he was overdrafted a few months seas, Kathy and John after his buddy and was kept up a steady corhome on leave from respondence.

“I tried to advanced training at keep his spirits up,” she Fort Bliss in Texas when said. he learned that John had “The day they delivbeen killed. Sibello’s ered the telegram to battery commander in his family that he was Texas granted him exkilled,” Kathy said, “that tended leave to take part was the day I got his last in the funeral arrangeletter.” ments.

For the 36th anniverGrowing up, Sibello sary of John’s death, his said, “I lived in Newark, Unit Commander Dean just south of the [Second Knox wrote a testimoRiver] bridge, and John nial recalling the cirand I used to meet at cumstances leading to the corner [of Dow and the tragedy.

It happened Cleveland] and, from VIETNAM from

during “a helicopter assault at last light [and it] was the first night assault conducted by this new Division of the Army and the assault was conducted by the soldiers of the unit perfectly. “ … We were immediately taken under intense fire by an estimated battalion of the enemy. The battle was fierce but we did not budge. Sometime during the night John was wounded but it was impossible to get him med-evacted because of hostile fire.

“He died of his wounds early in the morning of 13 Feb. as did a number of his friends and comrades.

“I can say that after all these years, my emotions are still uncontrolled when I recall the fine young men who gave their lives doing their duty.

“Like those killed on 9/11, all were heroes in their own right and live in my heart.

“Rest in peace John.

We will meet again.”

Lyndhurst’s Lincoln School releases honors list Lincoln School, Lyndhurst, announces that the following students attained honors and high honors: Honors: Grade 4: Afnan Alezzi, Isabela Gentil, Steven Johnson, Anastasia Loutroutizis, Joshua Machcinski, Angel Maliszewski, Rolo Mustafa, Ariana Napper, Marilyn Quintero, Kyara Rodriguez, Christian Vega, Amber Vergara and Isaac Villa.

Grade 5: Nathaly Ayala, Steven Friedman, Meryem Guvener, Nayeli Hernandez Diaz, Marcos Hervis, Justin Mayewski, Robert Paolazzi, Jake Renzi, Angie Rodriguez, Andreas Spiratos and Brianna Tartaglia.

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years … will be revoked.”

Given that underage drinking can result in violence, DWI, alcohol poisoning and high-risk behavior, the coalition believes that to protect youth, “access to alcohol has to be closely monitored as required by law.”

It hopes that its random checks “continue to promote the need to implement store policies in which proof of age is mandatory for any individual purchasing alcohol ….”

“To reinforce these policies, the coalition along with law enforcement, continue offering free Techniques of Alcohol Management trainings to liquor store owners and employees. The

TAM training … provides risk management tools that should be used by all alcohol vendors to control the dayto-day operations of their business.

“The coalition will run two county-wide TAM trainings, in March and June, for any licensed merchants to attend,” they said.

Further, the coalition said, it will continue to conduct additional ID checks throughout the county.

By heightening awareness of the issue, the coalition hopes, eventually, to achieve a compliance rate of 100% among alcohol retail establishments.

For more information about the coalition, visit its website at www.hudsoncountycoalition.org.

Jaycees seek service award nominees

The Nutley Jaycees are actively seeking nominations for the 45th annual Distinguished Service Awards program, which the organization is dedicating to the legacy of Michael Paolino.

Five individuals who live or work in Nutley will be honored for their outstanding contributions to the quality of life in the town. The awards are presented for commitment

and excellence in the areas of business, education, civic affairs, public health and safety, and to one outstanding individual between the ages of 21 and 40. Deadline for nominations is March 9.

The awards will be presented at the awards dinner on Thursday, April 7, at the Valley Regency on Valley Road in Clifton. Last year’s affair attracted 400 Nutley

residents. Reservations can be purchased for $45 per person.

Currently, advertisements in the program book remain available. For further information, contact Dianne or David Wilson at 973-667-4690 or Dr. Steven Clarke at 973-235-1515.

Nomination forms are being sent to charitable organizations in town and are also available at Town Hall and the Nutley Public Library.

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Patricia DuCasse Patricia DuCasse, 57, of Brick, passed away on Monday, Feb. 8.

Patricia was born Nov. 5, 1958, to Robert and Victoria DuCasse in Kearny. She was raised in Kearny and was a graduate of Kearny High School. A devout Catholic, Patricia held her faith very high and was a parishioner of St. Dominic’s Church in Brick.

She was predeceased by her father, Robert DuCasse.

Patricia is survived by her mother, Victoria (Kellinski) DuCasse; by her brother, Robert and his wife Lorrie; by her sister, Cathy and her husband Jerry Ghidella; many nieces and nephews; and by her long time companion, John Picco.

A funeral Mass in Patricia’s memory was offered at St. Dominic’s Church, 250 Old Squan Road, Brick. Cremation was handled privately under the direction of Laurelton Memorial Funeral Home in Brick. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.laureltonmemorial.com.

Richard John Grazul Richard John Grazul died Feb. 8. He was 67.

Born in Newark, he moved to Kearny 35 years ago.

Arrangements were by the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. A funeral Mass was held at St. Stephen’s Church, Kearny, and burial followed in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.

Richard was a graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University and was CFO of Bardwil Linens. He served in the Air Force National Guard.

Husband of Cynthia (nee Krantz), he is survived by his children Melanie Mollozzi (the late Jason Sokolov), R.J. Grazul Jr. and Natalie Grazul and his grandchildren John, Anthony, Carli and Nicole.

He was predeceased by his brothers Edward and Peter.

If you care to make a memorial donation, the family asks that you consider Eye Tumor Research Foundation, 840 Walnut St., Suite 1440, Philadelphia, Pa. 19107 or VFW Post 1302 in Kearny.

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Linda Rose Humphrey Linda Rose Humphrey passed away peacefully on Feb. 7.

Arrangements were by the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. A funeral service was held at the funeral home followed by a private cremation.

Linda was the beloved wife of Frank Paterno and the mother of Josh and the late Jeffrey Humphrey. She was the stepmother of Rachel Paterno.

She was a wonderful grandmother to Madeline, Leah, Catherine and Anna Humphrey. Sister of Russell and Susan Taormina, she is also survived by her first husband Willard Humphrey.

She lived her 65 years with a great deal of joy, taking every opportunity to follow her love of music and travel. But it was her home and family that she placed above all else. She was a lifelong resident of Kearny, where she raised her two sons and her two dogs. She will be missed more than words can say. However, she will live on in a million memories for everyone who knew her generous spirit and tremendous heart.

Francis Joseph ‘Frank’ Kane Jr. Francis Joseph “Frank” Kane Jr., 61, of North Versailles, passed away Feb. 4.

Frank was born Sept. 18, 1954, in Kearny, where he grew up and graduated from Kearny High School. He was a member of the Kearny Kardinals football team. He went on to work at Maislin Trucking.

Frank carried his love of football throughout his life as an avid fan of the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame and the New York Giants. Frank’s other passions included family, cooking, music, computer games, traveling, driving his car, Looney Toons and Starbucks coffee.

Frank was dearly loved and will be missed by his wife, Dawn Caldwell; children, Aaron, Stephanie, Ryan Kane and Jessica Zuna (Edward); and grandchildren, Travis, Savannah, Kelsey and Ayden.

Frank is survived by his mother, Jean Kane; siblings, Susan Zive (Mark), Glenn, Edward and Kenneth Kane (Gail); inlaws, Sherry, Randy, Roberta and Taylor Caldwell; along

with many other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his father, Francis J. Kane Sr. At Frank’s request, no service will be held at this time.

A celebration of life will be planned for a future date.

Donations in Frank’s memory may be sent to the Cancer Caring Center in Pittsburgh (http://cancercaring.org/ donate/) or Phil’s Friends (http://philsfriends.org/give/).

Both organizations provided Frank with comfort and support during the past two years.

Arrangements were by the Alfieri Funeral Home, Wilmerding, Pa. Visit ww.alfierifuneralome.com to leave online condolences.

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Carmella Brown Carmella Brown (nee Bruno), of Westfield, formerly of Harrison, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, Feb. 2, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Rahway. She was 83.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Ave., Harrison, N.J. 07029.

There will be a graveside service Feb. 20 at 11 a.m. in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. To send condolences to her family, please visit www.mulliganfh.com.

Carmella was born in Harrison and was virtually a Robert Bellina lifelong resident. Carmella Robert Bellina, 54, of worked for Sharilyn Fashions Kearny, died Feb. 11. Visiting in East Newark as a garment was Saturday, Feb. 13, from 4 to worker, retiring in the late 8 p.m., at the Armitage & Wig- 1980s. She was a member of gins Funeral Home in Kearny. the International Ladies GarA prayer service was held at ment Workers Union.

7 p.m. and private cremation Carmella is survived by her followed. loving children: James Caruso Robert was married to and his wife Susan; TheDorilda (Poirier) and was the father of Amanda and Michael and brother of Karen, Steve, Craig, Bo and Michelle.

resa Brown and her husband Kenneth Sumner; Josephine Brown and Mark Dettore; her cherished grandsons James, Nicholas, Brennan, Vincent, Aidan and Colin and a greatgrandson, Luca. She is also survived by her dear sister Mrs. Mary Gutowski and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband Arthur Brown in 1985.

Maria L. Feuerstein Maria L. Feuerstein 61, of Kearny, died Feb. 10.

Visiting was at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny on Sunday, Feb. 14, from 1 to 5 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial was offered Monday, Feb. 15, at 10 a.m., at St. Cecilia’s Church, Kearny.

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Lawrence McGeehan Lawrence McGeehan, a lifelong Kearny resident, died Feb.12, at the home of his brother Bob. He was 65.

Visiting was Monday, Feb. 15, from 4 to 8 p.m., at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny.

A funeral Mass is being offered Tuesday, Feb. 16, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Stephen’s Church, Kearny, and burial follows in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.

Larry was a sub-station electrical mechanic for 36 years for PSEG Palisades division.

He was also shop steward for 30 years for both IBEW Local 1320 and 94. He was a member of The Kearny Eagles Club.

He is survived by his brothers and their wives John J. and Judy McGeehan and Robert and Debbie McGeehan. Uncle of Alyson Cole, Jaclyn MacDonald, Kara McGeehan, John McGeehan and Kathleen McGeehan, he is also survived by four great-nieces and one great-nephew.

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Near Asian Supermarket & High School. Avl. now .(973) 268- 7878.

HARRISON 1 BR, $1,200/month. 1 month security required. Parking/Laundry on premises. Avl. March 1st.

(973) 449-8048

KEARNY 2nd fl. 2 BR, DR, LR, Kitchen and 1 bath. $1,300/month. Avl. April 1st. (201) 467-9579

HARRISON Sussex St., 1st floor, 2 bedroom apt. Walk to PATH & NJIT. $1220/month + utilities. Parking $50. 1-1/2 months security.

Available now.

(973) 687-7500

HARRISON 2 bedrooms, LR, kitchen. Separate utilities. 1-1/2 months security. No pets. Available Now. (973) 380-9007

KEARNY 3rd fl. 4 rooms, $1,200/month + utilities. 1 month security. no pets. Avl. Now. (732) 899-5854 or (201) 772-6415.

BELLEVILLE 1st fl.

Large apt. 2 BR’s, Large DR, $1,450/month + Security. HT/HW included.

1 block from School #8.

Close to shopping and laundry. 1 yr. lease. No pets. Avl. April 1st.

(862) 201-6331.

BELLEVILLE 2nd fl. 5 large rooms, 2 BR, LR, DR, large EIK. All remodeled.

Close to transportation. $1,100/month. Separate utilities. 1 month security. Available March 1st.

(973) 951-6315

HARRISON 110 Passaic Ave. 2nd fl. 2 BR, LR, Brand new Kitchen & bath. $1,200/month + utilities. 1 1/2 months security. Good Condition.

BELLEVILLE 1st & 2nd Avl. March or April 1st.

Fl. Avl. 6 large rooms, 2 973-704-4246 or 1/2 BR’s, LR, DR, Large 201-889-8749.

EIK, beautiful H/W floors, All remodeled, great HARRISON Newly area. Near all transpor- Renovated 2 BR, $1,100/ tation. $1,500/month + month + utilities. 1 1/2 utilities. 1 month secu- month security. No Pets. rity. Avl. March 1st.

No Smoking. Avl. Now. (973) 885-4433.

(347) 276-0105

HARRISON HARRISON Newly Renovated. 2 BR, $1,200/ month + utilitites. 1 month security. Close to transportation.

(973) 484-6155.

HARRISON 1 BR, $1,200/month.

1.5 months security. refridg.

And Wall A/C Included.

No pets. Avl. March 1st.

(732) 492-1792

HARRISON Modern 1 BR apt. , 3rd fl.. $950/month + utilities + Security. No pets. (973) 583-7670.

KEARNY 1 BR, studio apt. All utilities included.

Walking distance to public transportation.

No pets. $980/month. 1 HARRISON 3 BR’s, 2 month security.

Bath, 1 parking. $1,800/ (201) 403-5889 month. Utilities separate.

1 ½ months security.

Walk to PATH & NJIT. Avl. KEARNY 1 BR apt. on 52 Liberty st. HT/HW includNow. (917) 288-5410. ed. H/W floors. $975/ month. 1 month security.

No pets. For more Info.

KEARNY Call (201) 306-2994.

KEARNY 1st fl. 1 BR, EIK, refrigerator & stove supplied. Newly renovated. no pets. $1,000/month.

1 1/2 months security.

HT/HW included. Avl. Now. Call (201)970-2435 or (201) 913-7295

KEARNY 2 BR, LR, DR, 1 Full Bath & Kitchen. $1,300/month. 1 1/2 months security. No pets. (201) 855-2761.

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

BELLEVILLE Utilities included. Shared BathLYNDHURST 1 bed- room. Require 1 month room $1,275/month & 2 Security. No Smoking.

No pets. Call Maria BR $1,400/month.

(973) 759-7077.

Section 8 OK .

(973) 760-4877 KEARNY 3 Br Duplex, 1 Bath, EIK, Laundry. $1,450/month. 1 1/2 months security. Avl. March 1st.

(201) 647-6963.

KEARNY 2nd fl. 2 family, 3 rooms, storage. $950/ month + Utilities. 1 1/2 months security. No pets. No smoking. Avl. Now. (201) 998-3681

KEARNY Newly renovated, hardwood floors.

Laundry onsite. HT/HW included. 2 BR start at $1,000. 1 BR start at $825. Jr. 1 BR start at $900. (201) 289-7096

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LYNDHURST 2nd fl. KEARNY Room for rent.

2 BR’s $1,150/month. Female Preferred. AvailaLaundry. Ceramic and ble now. (201) 279-9251.

H/W Floors, Kitchen, DR. 1 month security. Avl. Now. (201) 372-0956.

KEARNY furnished room, w/ Hardwood N. ARLINGTON Floor. Refrigerator & N.ARLINGTON 2 family microwave. Great locahouse, 2nd fl. 3 BR’s, H/W tion center of town. All floors, $1,700/month utilities included. $575/ + utilities. Laundry. NO month. (201) 697-0541 SMOKING. Avl. March 1st.

(201) 421-5169 or (201) 421-9102 BELLEVILLE Male preferred. Responsible person. No smoking. No N.ARLINGTON 3 LARGE kitchen. Rent + 1 month ROOMS, $1,100/month, security. (973) 332-5613.

HT/HW, NEAR TRANS Avl. Immediately.

STORE (732) 648 1171 .

FOR RENT

N.ARLINGTON 1 BR. Store for Rent $1,000/month. HT/HW 754 Harrison Ave., included. Parking space. completely renovated.

No pets. (201) 342- 2206. $850/month.

(973) 519-0311 N.ARLINGTON Studio garden apt., HT/HW supplied. Stove, refrigerator & A/C included. No pets.

On site parking. $825/ month. 1 months security. Call btw. 10am7pm. (201) 997-2341

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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. Avl March 1st.

973-216-9470. www.aptrentalnj.com

NUTLEY NUTLEY Luxury 1 BR apt. New Construction.

H/W floors, W/D Hookups. C/A. $1,325 + utilities. Walking distance to NY transportation, Shop Rite & Local Stores.

No pets. Call (973) 420-1235.

W. ORANGE

W.ORANGE Studio apt., Comfortable room, $900/ month. Everything includN.NEWARK ed. 1 ½ months security.

Parking in driveway.

N.NEWARK 2 bedroom Walking distance to apt. $1350/month, transportation.

HT/HW included. Large (973) 715-6904 LR & DR, kitchen and bathroom. Two blocks from city subway.

CONDO 1-1/2 months security.

FOR RENT No smoking. No pets.

(973)482-5468 CALL AFTER 6PM. KEARNY 529 Kearny Ave. 1 Bedroom condo.

Modern Kitchen & New N.NEWARK 1-2 BR’s, Full Carpeting. $1,000/month Kitchen, bath & LR. Call + utilities. Call Sophia for apt. (201) 998-3516 Maria (201) 563-1747

LYNDHURST 2 Lyndhurst stores/office for rent. Range 750-850 sq. ft. 1 1/2 months security. Avl. now.

(201) 218-9019

OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT N.ARLINGTON Prime location on Ridge rd., 2,500sq. ft. Can be used.

Retail/office/medical space. On Ground floor.

Off street parking call for detail (201) 538-1319 or (201) 997-2341

CAR FOR SALE Car for sale Gray - 2002 Honda Civic EX Please Call (908) 340-9055

SERVICES OFFERED Meena Baby Sitting and Nanny Service.

Live In FT/PT. Also Cleaning Service Homes, Offices.

Call (973) 704-2216 Excellent

References.

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

Security officers P/T security for gated residential community in Clifton NJ $9 per hour, car required, 2nd shift and weekends.

Apply in person Cambridge Security Services Corp 90 Mulberry St Newark NJ Forward resume to pgonzalez@cambridge securityservices.com

FT

warehouse job with forklift exp. available: pick/pack/ load/unload trucks & containers. $10/hr.

Send resume to ydk@flexocraft.com.

Spreadsheet expert needed for shipping company in Harrison. $14 per hour. Must be fluent in English.

Send resume to ram@flexocraft.com.

Drivers: CDL-A 1yr.

Excellent Family Medical Ins. Guaranteed Weekend Home Time. Earn $65,000 + Monthly Bonuses.

Absolutely No-Touch.

888-406-9046

Van Aides – Pathways to Independence, Inc. in Kearny, NJ is looking for hardworking candidates to assist with the transportation of individuals with developmental disabilities. Candidates can come and fill out an application at our main office located at 60 Kingsland Avenue, Kearny, NJ 07032. Position is approximately 25 hrs per week, Mon-Fri (6:45AM-9AM & 2:15PM-4:30PM), split shift. Pay rate is $8.38 per hour.

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EMPLOYMENT/ HELP WANTED Light Assembly & Order Picking in Warehouse. Company located near Mill St., Belleville. Starting wage $9.50/hr.

Call (973) 482-8603

$$ NOW HIRING! $$ Property Inspectors FT/PT in your area.

Free training provided. msangelabove@ comcast.net.

(732)766-4425 Currently hiring Compounding Pharmacy Sales or prior Pharmaceautical Sales Experience with a Network of Doctors.

Highly Competitive Commission. Please email your reume to PharmaceuticalReps@ lmfmarketing.com to set up an interview.

Now hiring servers. Must have experience. Must speak English and Spanish. Call 551-655-4174 Positions available immediately.

Money Motivated Energetic Individual Needed - will train Expanding company Must Posses the following: Excellent Oral Commun. skills Neat appearance Enjoys talking to people Avail. to work until 8:00 p.m.

Avail. Saturdays Bilingual a plus $10/$15 per hour.

Will train the right person. Excellent bonuses. Call (201)955-0001 Ask for Donna.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

CLASSIFIEDS

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CLEANING SERVICES

HOME IMPROVEMENT

PAINTING & DECORATING

CDL Class A Driver So. Kearny tank cleaning company has an immediate opening for a 3rd shift yard switcher.

Holiday & Vacation paid.

Must have CDL Class A, clean background and verifiable work history. Starting salary at $18.00 per hr.

Please call Mike C. at 973-589-3300.

Annes Cleaning Service Homes, offices, Move in-out cleaning.

Gift Certificates Avail.

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

G & R Builders

Temprano & Son Interior painting, Demo, Home Improvements and More.

(201) 803-8545 Call anytime.

Drivers: CDL-A 1yr.

Excellent Family Medical Ins. Guaranteed Weekend Home Time. Earn $65,000 + Monthly Bonuses.

Absolutely No-Touch.

888-406-9046

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Driver & Driving Instructor Needed. Will train right candidate.

Must be reliable.

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Senior discounts.

Fully Insured. Bonded.

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ROOFING & SIDING N&J REMODELERS

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the complete obituary and to share memories or condolences please She was the mother visit www.thiele-reid. of David and Derek (Melissa) Feuerstein, com. grandmother of three Evan was born in Los grandchildren and sisAngeles and raised in ter of Lucy Cruz, Gloria Inglewood, Calif. He Morales, Angela Urquia, had lived in Harrison Jesus Herrera and Con- for the last 25 years. suelo Boronat.

Always interested In lieu of flowers, do- in church music and nations to the American hymns, he began his college studies as a muCancer Society would sic major before switchbe appreciated. ing to religious studies.

He studied at Concordia The Rev. Evan Haener Theological Seminary The Rev. Evan Haener, 53, died Wednesday, in Fort Wayne, Ind. For one semester, he Feb. 10. studied at Westfield Relatives and friends House, an affiliate of were invited to visit Cambridge University at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 504 Davis Ave., in England.

After being ordained Harrison, Sunday, Feb. 14, from 2 to 6 p.m. The April 7, 1991, Evan’s first call was to St. John’s funeral service was held Monday, Feb. 15, at Lutheran Church, Harrison. This April would 11 a.m. Interment took place in Arlington Cem- have marked his 25th anniversary. etery, Kearny. To view

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Rev. Haener earned his M.S. in Sacred Theology from Drew University, Madison, in 1997. It was a degree he was extremely proud of and he later served as an adjunct professor at Pace University in New York City.

Pastor Haener is survived by his wife Christine (Wesser) and one son Ian Haener.

He was predeceased by his parents Thomas and Marjorie (Lester) Haener and his brothers Eric and Paul Haener.

Evan will be deeply missed for his sense of humor, eclectic love of music and theological brilliance.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Angelman Syndrome Foundation at www.angelman. org or to Concordia Theological Seminary.

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Champagne Silver, 4-Cyl, FRWD, Auto, P/S/ABS, A/C w/Clim Cntrl, Dual/Side Curtain Impact Air Bags, P/Winds/Lcks/Mrrs, Sec Sys, Keyless Entry, CD, Nav, OnStar, Stk#16-1198, VIN#G7217867, MSRP: $21,070.

Based on 24 Mo Closed End Lease. $595 due at delivery includes $0 down payment & $0 1st Payment. $595 bank fee. 10,000 mi/yr excess mi @ $.25 thereafter. Total payments: $2,277. Residual Value: $13,064.

Includes $1,500 Conquest Lease Rebate & $1,000 Chevrolet Select Model Incremental CCR if qualified.

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Lease per mo/39 mos*

Silver, 6-Cyl, FRWD, Auto, Trac Cntrl, P/S/ABS, A/C w/Clim Cntrl, Dual/Side Curtain Impact Air Bags, P/Winds/Lcks/Mrrs, Telescopic, Alloys, T/Gls, Sec Sys, Keyless Entry, AM/FM/CD/Satellite, Nav, OnStar, 7-Passenger, Stk#16-121,VIN#GJ135446, MSRP: $40,635. Based on 39 Month Closed End Lease. $3,829 due at delivery includes $2,995 down payment & 1st Payment. $595 bank fee. 10,000 mi/yr excess mi @ $.25 thereafter. Total payments: $9,321. Residual Value: $24,381. Includes $1,500 Conquest Lease Rebate if qualified.

HUGE SELECTION OF BELLAVIA GM CERTIFIED & OTHER PRE-OWNED VEHICLES 2012 BUICK

2012 CHEVROLET

EQUINOX $ ,

13 995

15,995

$

CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED! White, Stk#14769, VIN#C9191006, 4-Dr, Auto, P/S/B, A/C w/Clim Cntrl, Dual/Side Impact Air Bags, P/Winds/Lcks/Mrrs, R/Def, Tilt, Sec Sys, Keyless Entry, AM/FM/CD, Nav, OnStar, 20,563mi.

CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED! Silver, Stk#14935, VIN#C115429, SUV, FRWD, 4-Cyl, Auto, P/S/ABS, A/C w/Clim Cntrl, Dual/Side Impact Air Bags, P/Winds/Lcks/Mrrs, R/Def, Tilt, Sec Sys, Keyless Entry, AM/FM/CD, Nav, OnStar, 53,333mi.

2014 GMC

YUKON XL $ ,

39 995

REGAL

2015 CHEVROLET

CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED! Black, Stk#14970, VIN#ER202173, SUV, AWD, V8, Auto, P/S/ABS, A/C w/Clim Cntrl, Dual/Side Impact Air Bags, P/Winds/Lcks/Mrrs, R/Def, Tilt, Sec Sys, Keyless Entry, AM/FM/CD, Nav, OnStar, 38,491mi.

SONIC LT

12,995

$

Summit White, Stk#15027, VIN#F4168106, 1.8L, Auto, FWD, CD/Satellite, Bluetooth, P/S/ABS, P/Winds/Lcks/Mrrs, A/C, 16,015mi.

2013 CHEVROLET

EQUINOX LS AWD $ ,

17 995

CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED! Silver Ice Metallic, Stk#14773, VIN# D6414989, 2.4L, AWD, Auto, CD/Satellite/ MP3, A/C, P/S/ABS, P/Winds/Lcks, 28,392mi.

2015 CHEVROLET

CRUZE LT $ ,

14 995

White, Stk#14865, VIN#F7142912, 4-Dr, FWRD, 4-Cyl, Auto, P/S/B, A/C w/Clim Cntrl, Dual/Side Impact Air Bags, P/Winds/Lcks/Mrrs, R/Def, Tilt, Sec Sys, Keyless Entry, AM/FM/CD, Nav, OnStar, 15,029mi.

2013 GMC

TERRAIN

20,995

$

2015 CHEVROLET

IMPALA

21,997

$

CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED! Onyx Black, Stk#14733, VIN#D6295422, 2.4L, Auto, I4, AWD, Satellite/Bluetooth, P/S, Fog Lights, P/Winds/Lcks/Mrrs, A/C, R/Camera, 35,185mi.

CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED! Gray, VIN#FU114211, 4-Dr, FWD, 2.4L, 4-Cyl, Auto w/OD, P/S/ABS, A/C w/Clim Cntrl, Alloys, Sec Sys, CD/Satellite, Nav, OnStar, 15,823mi.

2013 BUICK

2013 BUICK

VERANO $ ,

14 997

Carbon Black, Stk#14677, VIN#D4170136, 2.4L, I4, FWD, Auto, CD/MP3/Satellite, Bluetooth, 7” Touchscreen, A/C, P/S/ABS, Fog Lights,R/Cam, 29,891mi.

REGAL

17,995

$

White, Stk#14589, VIN#D9161749, 2.4L, FWD, Auto, P/S/ABS, CD/Satellite/iPod Adaptor/MP3 w/7” LED Touchscreen, Bluetooth, P/Winds/Lcks/Mrrs, 20,533mi.

2013 BUICK

LACROSSE $ ,

21 995

CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED! White, Stk#14742, VIN#DF132609, 3.6L, V6, FWD, Auto, Lthr, AM/FM/CD/Satellite/USB/MP3, 8” Color LED Touch Screen Display, P/S/ABS, 13,426mi.

2013 BUICK

ENCORE

20,995

$

Carbon Black Metallic, Stk#14826, VIN# DB188180, 1.4L 4 Cyl, Auto, /CD/Sirius XM, Bluetooth, A/C, P/Winds/Lcks/Mrrs, 14,1477mi.

2012 GMC

ACADIA SLE AWD $ ,

24 997

CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED! Ebony, Stk#14734, VIN#CJ289654, 3.6L, V6, Auto, CD/MP3/Satellite, Bluetooth, Rr Entertainment, 7Pass, OnStar, Nav, 32,501mi.

2015 CHEVROLET

CAMARO SS CONVT. GM Executive Demo

31,495

$

CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED! Red, Stk#14372, VIN#F9112904, 6.2L, V8, Auto, Conv’t, Tilt, Telescopic, Cruise, AM/FM, P/S/ABS, Dual Air Bags, Sec Sys, 32mi.

2014 HONDA

2015 CHEVROLET

CAMARO SS COUPE $ ,

29 995 GM Executive Demo

PILOT

33,985

$

Crystal Black Pearl, Stk#14969, VIN#EB031271, Red, Stk#14897, VIN#F9282638, 6.2L, V8, RWD, Auto, 3.5L, 4WD, Auto, DVD Entertainment, Nav, CD/SatelP/S/ABS, Backup Camera, Lthr, CD/Satellite, 7”Touch Screen lite, P/Winds/Lcks, P/S/ABS, A/C, 11,672mi.

Display, Bluetooth, P/Htd Sts, A/C, Keyless Entry, 5,703mi.

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