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A massive fire engulfed the cab of a tractor trailer on Harrison Ave., Kearny, last week. Flames shot up to 30 feet in the air. See full story on page 13.

Murder suspect nabbed in Belleville hotel: MCPO BELLEVILLE – A man wanted in connection with a homicide in Mercer County was arrested at a motel in Belleville last week.

Det. Capt. Dan Ward, of the Belleville PD, said that members of the N.J. State Police and Mercer County Prosecu-

tor’s Office came to BPD HQ at 4 a.m. last Wednesday, Aug. 17, to request assistance in apprehending a murder suspect believed to be staying at the Belleville Motor Lodge on Washington Ave. The suspect, Carlos Ortiz, 50, was wanted in connection

with the violent death of Rufina Castro, 51, whose lifeless body was found in a first-floor bedroom in a Ewing Township home just before 3 a.m. by Ewing PD who had gone there to check on Castro’s welfare in response to a call, according to a press release issued by Act-

ing Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri.

Investigators from the Mercer County Homicide Task Force and Ewing PD determined that Ortiz had argued with Castro in the bedroom on Aug. 16 and that he allegedly hit her in the head with a glass

beer bottle, then strangled her with a cell phone charging cord and tried to hide her body under a pile of clothes and blankets, Onofri said.

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hanks to an alert by a concerned town resident, a Newark man was remanded last week to the Hudson County Jail on charges including credit card theft, Kearny police reported.

At 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 14, Officer Leroy Bibbs was on patrol near Highland Ave. and Patterson St. -- an area that has suffered a rash of recent car burglaries -- when the citizen told him that a man walking south on Highland was peering into parked vehicles.

Checking the location, Bibbs spotted Javier Acevedo, 36, who reportedly ducked between two cars when he noticed the officer. Police said Acevedo was holding a black wallet, which had magically disappeared when he emerged from his hiding place.

During Bibbs’ field inquiry, Acevedo was found to be holding an ATM card and a Dunkin’ Donuts card, neither in his name, police said.

Meanwhile, back-up Officer Jose Perez-Fonseca located the aforementioned missing wallet, the contents of which reportedly matched the name on the aforementioned cards.

Police said that when they contacted the wallet’s owner, he told them he had just discovered that his car had been burglarized.

Acevedo was arrested for receiving stolen property and was subsequently charged with credit card theft, tampering with evidence and on a $10,000 (no 10%) criminal trespass warrant from Newark. Kearny Municipal Court Judge Thomas D. McKeon added another $25,000 (no 10%) bail, and Acevedo was headed for the jail by noon.

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Aug. 15 At 2 a.m., headquarters received a report of an apparently intoxicated individual “acting the fool” at Chestnut St. and Garfield Ave. There, Officer Joseph Martin found a “disheveled” Andris Walker, 35, of Norwalk, Conn., slouched against a ConnectKPD icut-registered Hyundai, and Javier Acevedo what appeared to be a suit included the following: jacket and tie on the roof of the car, police said.

Aug. 12 When the officer illuminated Shortly after midnight, the scene to get a better look, Officer David Bush stopped Walker reportedly became a 1998 Buick that had upset and aggressive and tried been speeding west on Berto wrest the flashlight from gen Ave. from Schuyler Ave., Martin. Police said back-up detected the odor of marijuana Officers Victor Girdwood and and, illuminating the interior Jose Castillo arrived in time to with his flashlight, saw four see Walker push Martin in bags of suspected pot in the the chest -- at which point the ashtray, police said. Driver Nutmeg State denizen was Ahmonty Derrick, 28, of New- taken to the ground, where ark, was charged with poshe began flailing around to session of the drug and drug avoid being cuffed. He eventuparaphernalia, operating a ally complied, after Castillo motor vehicle while in posses- deployed OC spray. sion of a CDS, careless driving Walker was charged with and operating an unregistered assault on a police officer, revehicle -- which the KPD imsisting arrest, and on two conpounded. tempt warrants -- $250 out of ••• West New York; $300, ElizaAt 3 a.m., Officers Bush, beth -- and was sent to the Jason Rodrigues and Jonacounty jail. than Dowie were clearing the ••• scene of a prior MV stop at Vice detectives, in the area Schuyler and Quincy Aves. of Schuyler Ave. and the when a southbound Nissan Belleville Pike at 1:30 p.m., -- ignoring the two police stopped a 2003 Ford whose cars that still had their emerpassenger, Michael Alves, 44, gency lights flashing -- sped of Kearny, was reportedly past them, nearly hitting the found to be in possession of vehicles, police said. Dowie six wax folds of suspected herpursued it, pulled it over near oin, stamped “Welcome Back.”

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through a gas station, apparently to avoid the traffic light.

Police said driver Enrique Carrillo, 44, of Newark, was arrested after he was found to be wanted on a $150 Newark traffic warrant. He was processed at HQ, and Newark PD was notified.

Aug. 17 Vice officers conducting surveillance in the area of Maple St. and Bergen Ave. at 2:40 p.m., saw a silver Chevy pull to the curb and observed what they believed to be a handto-hand drug transaction. As they approached on foot, suspect Victor Diaz, 51, of Kearny, reportedly threw a bundle of heroin back inside the car.

Ignoring an order to put the Chevy in park, police said, the female driver sped off, heading north and then west toward Belgrove Drive, where police lost sight of her.

Diaz was arrested for hindering apprehension and for possession of heroin and paraphernalia. But the investigation into the car and driver continues.

••• Shortly after 10 p.m., Officer Mina Ekladious spotted Miguel Vargas, 51, of Kearny, guzzling a 24 oz. can of Keystone Light beer on Kearny Ave. near Johnston Ave., police said. Prior to issuing a town ordinance summons, the officer conducted a warrant check and reportedly found that Vargas had six -- all for ordinance violations.

Two -- from Newark, $200; from Rahway, $70 -- were in his real name. Police said the other four were under an alias, Juan Varela, and included one from Kearny, $250, and three from Harrison, $250, $50 and $50. It is not known how many may have involved Keystone Light.

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Essex County bond rating increased by 2 steps, county exec says

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itch Ratings has increased Essex County’s long-term bond rating to AA-plus, which is a twostep improvement over the former rating of AA Stable that was assigned in 2013, Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. announced last week.

This is the second positive bond ratings increase Essex County received this year; in March, Moody’s Investors Services, another financialrating agency, improved Essex’s rating to an Aa2 with a positive financial outlook.

“This two-step ratings upgrade is incredible news for Essex County and validates the conservative budgeting and innovative revenue creation approach we have been following for the past 14 years. My administration has revitalized our parks system, modernized our infrastructure and continued to provide supportive services to our residents, but none of this would be possible if we did not stabilize and strengthen our financial standing,” DiVincenzo said.

“The ratings we get from agencies such as Fitch are our financial report cards and demonstrate the confidence that Wall Street has in us. It is also an indication to our residents about the positive direction in which we continue to move. This is great news, but obtaining a triple A rating continues to be my ultimate goal.”

The two-step upgrade reflects “the county’s exceptionally strong gap-closing capacity, stable but slowgrowing revenue base, and solid operating performance.

The county’s strong financial profile reflects a wealthy property tax base, manageable expenditure growth demands and a demonstrated ability to reduce expenditures during economic downturns,” according to a Fitch news release.

In its report, Fitch said it has confidence in Essex County to continue strengthening its financial standing.

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cent downturn, the county demonstrated its ability to reduce spending through cost controls and staff reductions, and Fitch expects management would take similar actions to maintain its strong financial resilience in future downturns,” the report said.

While the county funds its budget mostly through property taxes, Fitch credited the county for developing recurring revenue streams, which includes accepting federal prisoners and immigration detainees at its correctional facility, accepting juvenile detainees from Passaic County at its Juvenile Detention Center and generating revenue from its parks and recreation facilities, which includes Turtle Back Zoo. “The county has entered into shared-services agreements with other governmental agencies helping to generate new recurring revenues and also benefits from park and recreation facilities which generate admission and user fees helping offset increases in operating costs,” the Fitch report said.

Essex County also maintains a fund balance, which amounts to about $77 million. This fund has helped improve the county’s cash flow and has enabled Essex to discontinue the use of tax anticipation notes since 2014.

This practice has saved the county from paying millions in interest payments and makes its bonds more attractive to private investors.

The rating upgrade was assigned to $107 million of general-improvement bonds for Essex County ($24.5 million), the Essex County Vocational Technical School District ($80 million) and Essex County College ($2.5 million). The bonds are scheduled to be sold on or about Sept. 1 and are being used for various capital improvements.

Another fiscal initiative that has helped restore the confidence of Wall Street in Essex County is a comprehensive debt restructuring

that occurred in 2007. Essex took advantage of low-interest rates to refinance its existing debt without extending the deadline to pay off the debt. In addition, it set a policy to not exceed a total of $20 million in annual

capital spending for Essex County.

Before DiVincenzo took office, Moody’s had downgraded Essex County’s bond rating to Baa2 with a Stable Financial Outlook in November 2002 and threatened to

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Adina, 18, is a sophomore at Rutgers University majoring in biology with a minor in Women and Gender Studies.

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“The level of talent we saw among the nominations made the selection process incred-

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Vera Bradley, the program’s leading sponsor, has shown support by providing special gifts for all 22 winners.

As reported by Campus Life, Adina came to the U.S. in 2000 as a 4-year-old refugee from the Ivory Coast. Today, as a first generation MoroccanAmerican college student, Adina is a co-founder of Reliterate Word, a nonprofit that publishes monthly literary magazines for local artists.

With the revenues from the magazines, Adina and her poet partner, Dena Igusti, create care packages for charities and/or help fund local causes/ organizations.

Through her own poetry, Adina has been a voice for overcoming Islamophobia.

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Adina said she uses poetry as a vehicle “to create a platform where I can recreate myself away from the stereotype I was planted in. Growing up in a world that has silenced my voice in the media, I began using writing as an outlet to document my experiences. ….”

Adina credits her mother as a tremendous role model. “In a world where people undermine the power of a woman, my mother has taught me to keep in mind that without us there will be no logs to warm the hearts of men, there will be no breaths to take and most importantly, no life to produce. Through her roots, I remain grounded.”

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Celebrating wretched writing

By Karen Zautyk

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t was a dark and steamy night when I logged on in hopes of finding -- finally -- the announcement of the 2016 Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest winners. The competition deadline is in June, but it takes the judges in the English Department at San Jose (Calif.) State University a couple of months to pick the champs. Last week, there they were at last!

I look forward to this every year for two reasons: 1) A few good laughs, and 2) A way to fill this space with wretched writing other than my own.

The contest, launched in 1983 and named for 19th century author Edward George Bulwer-Lytton, challenges entrants to compose the worst opening sentence to the worst of all possible novels. (BulwerLytton is guilty of “It was a dark and stormy night . . . “ but, to give him credit, he also coined “The pen is mightier than the sword.”)

This year, as usual, I found the runners-up and dishonorable mentions to be cleverer than most of the first-place winners. Here are my faves:

Adventure • “Knowing well the hand signals of his platoon leader, Pvt. James Dawson silently dropped to the dirt, concealed and motionless for what seemed an eternity, a move that he had learned, coincidentally, from his parents whenever the Watchtower ladies would ring the doorbell.”

–Peter S. Bjorkman, Rocklin, Calif.

• “Capt. Blackheart well knew the penalties for piracy, but out here in international waters there was no one to stop him, so he scanned the horizon with his brass telescope before heading below decks to check on his highspeed DVD copying machines.”

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Multi-agency dope arrest

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent

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The same charges were filed in North Arlington, along with possession of cocaine, possession with intent to distribute that drug, and intent to dis-

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49-year-old North Arlington man was arrested on numerous drug charges due to the combined efforts of the Kearny PD, North Arlington PD and Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, authorities reported last week.

Pursuant to the multi-agency drug-distribution investigation, the Kearny Vice Unit earlier this month secured a Hudson County Superior Court search warrant for suspect Joseph Soto’s residence. On Aug. 11, officers from the three departments set up surveillance on the 100 block of Morgan Place in Kearny and, at 5:30 p.m., spotted their target driving a 2015 Honda.

As they approached the vehicle, Soto was observed discarding a plastic jar on the floor of the car, a jar found to contain seven plastic bags of suspected marijuana, police said. After Soto was arrested, the search warrant was ex-

tribute within 1,000 feet of a school. Also, possession of a CDS -- the mushrooms.

Kearny Police Chief John Dowie told The Observer that the KPD “would like to thank

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Det. Vin Auteri, of the LPD, said that at 9 a.m., the suspect entered the Shell convenience store at 2 Ridge Road, went into an unlocked and unattended office and took the cash while employees were busy tending to customers. The cash was in View of suspect from surveillance tape.

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an unlocked desk drawer, reports said.

The suspect (see mugshot) is described as a black man, 6-foot-three, around 230 pounds. That day, he was wearing a light-colored T-shirt and shorts. His right arm is believed to be covered with tattoos.

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Det. Lt. David Doyle of the HPD provided this account of the incident: At about 1 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, a 28-year-old Kearny man was shot in the shin area of his right leg in the area of Fifth and Hamilton Sts.

The victim told police that a vehicle occupied by four people drove up to the intersection and stopped.

One male exited the vehicle and began spraying bullets in his direction, he told officers.

The victim could not provide a detailed description of the shooter or the vehicle.

Police recovered about a dozen bullet casings from the area and numerous bullets were also recovered from at

least three parked vehicles and the street, Doyle said.

Investigators identified the bullets as 9mm, according to Doyle.

The victim was taken to University Hospital, Newark,

for treatment and subsequently released, Doyle said.

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Police said the suspect, who covered his face with a white towel as he got to the teller’s window, threatened to shoot other bank employees, though no weapon was ever brandished.

At the time of the robbery, there were no customers in the bank. It was not immediately clear how much money the robber got nor where he fled.

No one was hurt.

The Bergen County Bureau of Criminal Identification and the FBI both responded to the scene to follow up with the LPD’s Criminal Investigation Division.

Anyone with more information about the incident or the suspect is asked to call the LPD at 201-939-2900.

– Kevin Canessa Jr. Unit – accompanied by state troopers, Essex County Prosecutor’s Office personnel and Readington PD – went to the motel.

“We got the key to the suspect’s room from the motel,” Ward said, but when officers knocked on the door, Ortiz opened it and was placed under arrest. He offered no resistance, Ward said.

Ortiz was charged with murder, two counts of possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon.

Bail was set at $1 million cash only by Mercer County Superior Court Judge Pedro J. Jiminez Jr. – Ron Leir

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Kearny

Kearny UNICO sponsors a fundraising bus trip to the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City on Sunday, Sept. 18. A bus leaves from the parking lot of Kearny Bank in Kearny at 8:30 a.m. Beginning at 7:30 a.m., refreshments will be served. For tickets, call Lou Pandolfi at 201-368-2409.

••• The Rosary Society of Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 136 Davis Ave., has its first meeting of the season on Sept. 1 at 7 p.m. in the church basement.

Dr. John Branwell, surgeon and podiatrist, will speak.

••• VFW Post 1302 hosts the second annual 5K Run/Walk to benefit the Staff Sgt. Jorge Oliveira Scholarship Fund on Saturday, Aug. 27. Registration is at 9 a.m., and the race begins at 10 a.m. Advance registration is $20 on RunSignUp. com. The fee is $25 the day of the race. Water and refreshments will be provided.

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The Kearny Public Library, 318 Kearny Ave., hosts a free weekly yoga class for adults on Thursdays at 10 a.m., through Sept. 1, in the Reading Garden. Participants are asked to bring their own mats. In the event of inclement weather, classes will be held in the lower-level assembly room. For a listing of all library programs, visit www.kearnylibrary.org.

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The Lyndhurst Department of Parks & Recreation sponsors the following: • Visit the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City Friday, Aug. 26, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. To reserve a seat or for more information, including cost, visit the Parks Department at 250 Cleveland Ave., or call 201804-2482.

• See the Broadway comedy “The Front Page” on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 8 p.m.

Tickets for orchestra seating and transportation, are $102 per person. A bus leaves from Cleveland Ave. at 5:45 p.m. In

the cast are Nathan Lane, John Goodman, Robert Morse, Holland Taylor (the mother from “Two and a Half Men”) and John Slattery. There is a limit of four tickets per person. Call the Parks Department at 201804-2482 to reserve.

• Journey to The Brownstone in Paterson for an “Afternoon in Italy” on Wednesday, Sept. 28. A bus leaves from the NJ Transit lot by Shoprite at 10:30 a.m., and returns by 3:30 p.m. Enjoy focaccia bread, Caesar salad, pasta, chicken cacciatore, two complimentary drinks, dessert, coffee, tea and soda while listening to the sounds of Frank, Dean and other Italian favorites. Tickets, including transportation, are $45.

Call the Parks Department at 201-804-2482 or email judyb@ lyndhurstnj.org.

••• Mary Lou Mullins’ next Atlantic City trip to Resorts is Sunday, Aug. 28. Call 201-9332186 for details.

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The Lyndhurst Public Library’ s Young Adult Department hosts “Room Décor Designs” on Friday, Aug. 26, from 3 to 3:45 p.m., for students ages 13 to 17. Create your own wall art design using paint and a canvas. All materials will be supplied and registration is required. Call 201-804-2478, ext. 4, or email reference@ lyndhurst.bccls.org.

••• The Lyndhurst Health Department is collecting new, non-drawstring backpacks and new and gentlyused school uniforms for the upcoming school year.

Glue sticks, dry-erase markers, pens and three-subject notebooks are also needed.

Donations may be dropped off at the Health Department, 253 Stuyvesant Ave., weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., through Sept. 12. Parents and/ or guardians with children who need school supplies are asked to call 201-804-2500 to schedule a pick-up.

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The Lyndhurst Food Pantry hosts a food drop-off drive at 253 Stuyvesant Ave., between Sept. 12 and Sept. 16.

Items in need include: boxed macaroni and cheese, jelly, peanut butter, cereal, apple juice, toilet paper, and spaghetti sauce in a jar. Canned items in need are tuna fish, soup (no cream), fruit, gravy, spagettios/ravioli, spinach and red/black beans. Please make sure all items are non perishable and not expired.

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Helping Exceptional People sponsors an arts-and-crafts fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Columbian Club Hall, 194 River Road. To rent a table or space, call Maureen at 201-446-2280.

Inside tables cost $35; outside, $25. There will be food for purchase and a 50-50 drawing every two hours. HEP is a local group that fundraises on behalf of area organizations that offer programs for those with special needs.

UNICO scrapbook recognized Scouts complete camp Nutley Boy Scout Troop 147 enjoyed a successful week at Camp Somers Boy Scout Camp in Stanhope.

The 23 scouts, ages 11 to 16, amassed 79 merit badges in aquatics, Scoutcraft, handicraft and

Kearny UNICO received two awards at the 94th annual UNICO Convention, held at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay in Cambridge, Md. The chapter was awarded a certificate and a patch for its banner for winning the small chapter category of the Scrapbook Competition and a Chapter Achievement banner patch for all its activities and donations during this past membership year.

From l., are Chapter President Joseph Sgalia, Vice President Lou Pandolfi, Secretary Celeste Pandolfi and Treasurer Judy Hyde.

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Every scout earned at least one badge in addition to working on requirements for their next rank.

The troop is led by Scoutmaster Al Welenofsky and Assistant Scoutmaster Jim Quinn.

Troop 147 members are: front row, from l., Suvan Bhat, Joes Medrano, Alvaro Flores, Aakash Patel, Pranav Kumara and Archer St. Amant; middle row, from l., Praneth Kumara, Scoutmaster Al Welenofsky, Robert Harbison, Frank Bartell, Ryan Lui, Chris Sousa, Jake Shoemaker, Vipul Kothakonda, Scott Bolton Jr., Anthony Rocco Galasso, Jim Quinn Jr., Assistant Scoutmaster Jim Quinn and Bhuvan Dave; and back row, from l., are Eric Long, Anthony Gola, Anthony Gingerelli, Ed Greig, Jim Martzen and Anish Kumar.

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got a report of a motor vehicle fire at 1200 Harrison Ave. En route, Ladder 1 called on the KEARNY – radio to inform other firefighters that there was a smoke he smoke was thick condition coming from Bergen and rose high into the Ave. air — and the flames When Ladder 1 arrived on were extremely intense — but the scene, it reported a fullyit took firefighters just a few involved tractor trailer cab. minutes to extinguish an Aug. Engine 1 stretched a 20017 truck fire in front of the U.S. foot, 1 3/4 inch line. As they Postal Service Logistics & Disdid, flames were reportedly tribution Priority Processing shooting up to 30 feet in the Center at 1200 Harrison Ave. air.

In all, it took 13 firefighters Deputy Chief Joseph to put the fire out.

The blaze Viscuso, of the Kearny Fire was declared under control at Department, the incident 9:43 a.m. commander at the scene of the The fire ruptured the blaze, offered the following truck’s saddle tanks, causing details: diesel fuel to pour out. The At around 9:30 a.m., KFD contained the fuel with Wednesday, Aug. 17, the KFD

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p.m.

Viscuso said that although the truck was on USPS property, it was not a postal vehicle; rather, it was listed as owned by B&B Trucking.

The driver of the truck told the KFD that when he pulled up to the gate at the postal yard, he noticed smoke coming out of the cab’s vents. He said he stepped out of the

cab and saw flames — so he immediately ran from the area.

Because of the severe damage to the truck, Viscuso said the KFD hasn’t yet been able to determine the source of the fire’s ignition.

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NA’s Vikings look to build off playoff year Last year represented a season to remember for the North Arlington High School football team.

For the first time in 19 seasons, the Vikings qualified for the NJSIAA state playoffs, punching their ticket to play in the North Jersey Section 2, Group I playoffs before falling to Brearley Regional.

“We’re very proud of that fact,” said veteran head coach Anthony Marck. “It was a goal of ours to reach the state playoffs and we did.

We would have liked to go further than just the first round, but we absolutely talk to this year’s team and make it a goal again.”

It won’t be easy, considering that the Vikings lost 16 seniors from last year’s team (a gargantuan loss for a Group I program), including the electrifying quarterback Michael Manzo-Lewis, who compiled close to 3,000 yards in total offense last season.

“We tell them in team meetings that our goal is to get back to the state playoffs,” Marck said. “We have to think that way. If you don’t set your goals high and

you fall short, then there’s disappointment.

We have to get back to the states, but we know it’s going to be a tough climb.”

With that, Marck has taken a different approach to coaching this season.

“When a player comes up to me and asks, ‘Coach, what are we doing tomorrow?,’ I have to answer that I just don’t know,” Marck said. “I don’t want to talk about tomorrow.

I have to worry about today. Let’s talk about right now. We have to concentrate on that.”

Leading the Vikings this season will be sophomore Will Cruz (5-6, 160). It’s a lot to ask a raw sophomore to step in and take over for someone who did everything, but that’s what Marck is doing.

“The one attribute he has is moxie,” Marck said of the youngster.

“He has moxie. He has toughness. He’s a totally different player than Mike was. But he has a strong arm and he’s built like a fullback. He’s not afraid to put his head down and get the see VIEW page

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Lyndhurst looks to continue the winning ways established last year thanks to a solid offensive line. From l., are Dakota Zbuchalski, James Podolski, Shane D’Andrea, head coach Rich Tuero, Joshua Pascual, Matt Schnoll and Nick Fitzgerald.

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while defensively collecting 67 tackles and an interception on his way to being named The Observer Male Athlete of the he Lyndhurst High Year.

School football team Guerriero took his talents to enjoyed a successful Monmouth University, leaving season in 2015, capped by an the Golden Bears with a vast appearance in the NJSIAA hole on both sides of the ball.

North Jersey Section 2, Group “I told this team that they II playoffs, where they lost now know what it’s like to be in the opening round to rival without Petey,” Tuero said.

Rutherford.

“We’re super young. We lost 22 Now, as he begins his third season as the head coach at his seniors from last year. But it’s alma mater, Rich Tuero knows a good thing because our kids are getting an opportunity to one thing: He has to start a learn and play varsity football. coaching career without havThey’ve been working hard ing the benefit of a talent like and have been in the weight Petey Guerriero. room since January.”

Guerriero did anything and Since Guerriero is gone, juneverything for the 4-6 Golden ior Nick Cutola (6-foot-2, 180 Bears last year, rushing for 2,161 pounds) will become the new yards and scoring 21 touchstarting quarterback. downs, completed 29 passes “I don’t like to compare for 362 yards and a touchdown,

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kids,” Tuero said. “I tell Nick that he shouldn’t listen to the hype and try to be like Petey.

He doesn’t have to worry about who Petey was. He just has to be the best Nick Cutola possible. He’s learned from all that. He just has to be his own person and create his own legacy.”

The Golden Bears will feature a different look than last year with Guerriero.

“We’re going to run a little Power-I with a little bit of spread,” Tuero said. “Our whole motto offensively will be to keep it simple. We have to just try to get better every day and if they do that, then that’s all I can ask for.”

Senior Mike Carrino (6-0, 205) will be the fullback this see FOOTBALL next page

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year, moving in from wide receiver.

“He has solid size and has good strength,” Tuero said.

“He’s probably pound-forpound our strongest kid.”

The halfback will be speedy senior Kevin Santos (5-10, 175), a standout on the track and

field team in the spring. Junior Chris Feurtado (5-8, 155), another speed burner off Tom Shoebridge’s track team, will also get his share of carries in the backfield.

“Feurtado has some speed and has good potential,” Tuero said.

Junior Jonathan Karlok (6-2, 185) has returned for his third

season at wide receiver.

“He has good hands and speed,” Tuero said. “He’s a good leader. He’s been a starter since he was a freshman, so he knows what’s expected of him.”

Sophomore Benny Franchino (5-8, 155), another returning starter, is also back at wide receiver, so when the Bears

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Junior Nick Frey (6-0, 2015) is the tight end. Frey didn’t play last year, but has impressed Tuero with his performance.

“He’s been the most impressive player so far,” Tuero said.

“I’m very happy with him.”

Sophomore Frankie Venezia (6-1, 190), who had a great baseball season as a freshman last spring, is someone who will see time at both wide receiver and tight end.

The tackles are senior James Pololski (6-3, 280) and junior Nick Fitzgerald (6-0, 275), but senior Dakota Zbuchalski (60, 275) will see time there.

The guards are led by senior Matt Schnoll (6-1, 320), whom Tuero calls “the leader of this team.”

“Far and away, he controls the line,” Tuero said of Schnoll. “I’ve been grooming this kid for this year and he’s done a tremendous job as the team’s leader and captain. I put on a lot on him.”

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Feurtado and Santos return to their starting cornerback slots, giving the Bears experience in the secondary, along with Karlok and Franchino.

The Golden Bears open their 2016 season against local rival Queen of Peace on Friday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. at Lyndhurst.

With 22 players gone from last year’s playoff team, this season looms as a major battle for Tuero and his coaching staff.

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We’re just changing the player in that position.”

The halfback will be senior Nick Gugliuzza (5-10, 210).

Don’t worry about trying to pronounce the name, just realize who he is.

“He played linebacker for us,” Marck said of Gugliuzza.

“He did get some varsity carries for us. He’s a tough kid, a good football player.”

The fullback is junior Nick Fernandez (5-8, 165), who has already carved his niche as a wrestler for the LyndhurstNorth Arlington wrestling cooperative in the winter months.

The slot receiver is junior Glenn Full (5-6, 150).

The Vikings have some nice size at wide receiver in senior A.J. Ford (6-1, 170) and sophomore Greg Checo (5-9, 165).

Checo is the younger brother of Jose Checo of North Arlington basketball fame.

The offensive line has some experience, especially at tackle, where seniors Vinnie Crawford (6-0, 230) and Lance Laskowski (5-11, 270) reside. Crawford started every game last season, with Laskowski getting in some games.

The guards are seniors Martin Almonte (5-11, 200) and Josh Rosky (5-9, 180), with sophomore Mike Clifford (5-11, 170) at center.

Defensively, the Vikings utilize the 4-4 format.

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The North Arlington football team will look for another trip to the NJSIAA state playoffs, after qualifying last year for the first time in almost two decades. From l., are Lance Laskowski, Josh Rosky, Ryan Clifford, head coach Anthony Marck, Martin Almonte and Vinnie Crawford.

Jakiel (6-1, 185) are the defensive ends, with Laskowski and Crawford holding down the two tackle spots.

Rosky and Gugliuzza return to their starting slots at line-

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Marck likes what having a young team has meant to him.

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“It has been a smooth transition,” said Cuniglio, the former assistant coach who took over for Joe Fischer. “I have all great people around me. So the transition has been flawless.

At first, the kids were little resistant, but they realized that things needed to be done to be successful. They had to change the culture and embrace it.”

The 36-year-old Cuniglio, who has been in the coaching profession for the last decade, said he felt different taking over the Buccaneers.

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surreal,” said Cuniglio, who attended Steinert High School in Hamilton Township near Trenton and played there behind All-State player Dominic, currently the head coach at Jonathan Dayton in Springfield. “I didn’t believe I was finally a head coach. It is definitely different, but I’m up to the challenge.”

Cuniglio also spent time as an assistant with younger brother Marc at Burlington City High School.

“I think I’ve learned a little bit at every stop I’ve made,” Cuniglio said. “I feel that change is a necessity and it’s a positive. I’m basically a guy who is made up from a bunch of different philosophies, including my brothers.

I think I understood the game and I feel that this was my way to give back as a mentor. Once I got everyone on board, the culture

needed to be changed.”

Cuniglio said that he met with his coaching staff to discuss a culture change right after he was hired.

“We discussed what we could do to change the program,” Cuniglio said. “We needed to get our guys to realize that if they wanted to win, that the change had to be made. It’s going to be an uphill battle, but we’re starting to see the light. The staff has been tirelessly working to effect that change.”

Cuniglio is looking to find a starting quarterback right now. It will either be senior Kyle Walsh (6-1, 185) or junior Gustavo Viana (6-0, 190) to earn the starting nod.

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A pair of seniors, namely Brian Rivera (6-0, 195) and Anthony Velez (5-10, 180) will handle the running back duties in Cuniglio’s multiple offensive set.

Sophomore Eric Rivera (5-11, 160), Brian’s younger brother, is one of the receivers that the quarterbacks can throw to, along with senior Jeff Mayer (5-8, 170) and sophomore Trevon Myrick (5-11, 160).

Senior Frank Ricciardelli (5-8, 195) is the tight end who could also be split out wide in some sets.

Senior Luis Rosa (6-1, 215) is a returning starter at tackle, where he is joined by a pair of juniors in Jordan Kubas (5-8, 220) and Alixander Davis (5-7, 200) and sophomore James Johnson (6-2, 265).

Senior Nick Guardabasco (6-1, 265) is a returning

The linebackers are sophomore Gabriel DiPalma (5-7, 180) and Ricciardelli, with sophomore Omarie Wilmore (6-1, 180), Mayer and Eric Rivera at cornerback and Brian Rivera and senior Donato Borino (5-6, 165) at safety.

The Buccaneers do not have a lot of time to prepare for their season opener, as they open a week earlier than most of the state. They will face Newark West Side

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“I’m not worried about it,” Cuniglio said. “We’ve had a good amount of practices beforehand. I think we will be well prepared. We’re going to be fine. We’ll handle it.”

The Buccaneers will have to face their share of obstacles this season. They open their home schedule Sept. 9 against Fort Lee at 7 p.m.

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MID-REALTY, INC. 572 KEARNY AVE. KEARNY, NJ 07032 PHONE: (201) 991-5719 FAX: (201) 991-8860 WWW.MIDREALTY.COM

HOUSE OF THE WEEK BEAUTIFUL RENOVATION – This 3/4 bedroom Kearny Colonial contains a brand new kitchen, 3 1/2 new baths, a new finished base-

ment, finished third floor, 2 central air units. Driveway + 2 car garage.

This is the whole package. Just listed $419,000 KEARNY CONDO – This 1 bedroom unit has views of New York City, central air and garage.

Very well cared for and a very special price of $135,000. takes it. We have the key.

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

NEW EXCLUSIVE LISTING! Kearny - $528,800 2 Fam. - 4 Bdrms 3.5 Baths - LR/DR combo’s - EIK’s - Finished basement - Yard w/ above ground pool - Att. 2 car garage w/ driveway for 2 cars.

CLASSIC GOOD LOOKS – This charming Cape Cod sits on a

45x90 lot and features a living room, dining room, bedroom, modern eat in kitchen and full tile bath on the first floor. The second floor contains two additional bedrooms. The large basement could easily be finished.Asking a very reasonable $265,000.

TOO NEW FOR PICTURE – 5 Bedroom 3 bath home with a finished basement. Excellent

condition. Only $289,000

PERFECTION – This large five bedroom two bath brick Cape Cod is sure to satisfy. Beautiful hardwood floors, huge high basement, incredible 50x150 park like property, three garages. Roosevelt school district all for JUST $379,000.

Jarlynn Hyde Broker/Owner

ING! LIST NEW

Kearny - $439,000 1 Fam. - 4 Bdrms - 2 Full

Baths - Lg. LR - Lg. DR - Lg. MKit - Full basement w/ Fam. Rm, Dry Bar, Wine cellar, & laundry Det. 2 car garage w/ driveway.

ING! LIST NEW

ING! LIST NEW

Kearny - $539,888 2 Fam/Duplex - 12 Bdrms 3.5 Baths - LR’s - DR’s EIK’s - Full Basement Lg. yard w/ above ground pool.

No. Arlington - $569,000 3 Fam. - 7 Bdrms - 4 Baths - LR’s DR’s - EIK’s - Semi- Finished basement w/ Laundry, summer kit, half bath, & FAM Rm - Parking 10 Cars & 3 Carport Parking.

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Jersey City - $488,000 6 FAM - 8 Bdrms 6 Baths - KIT’s - LR’s Great Investment Property!

Manchester- $125,000 LAND - 3.35 Acres Zoning Permitted Use as Residential - Close to beaches and Jersey Shore.

Harrison - $519,000 2 Fam. - 6 Bdrms 4.5 Bath - LR’s - DR’ s EIK’s - Finished basement 2 Det. Car garages.

Kearny- $439,000 2 FAM - 5 Bdrms 2 Full baths - Lg EIK’s LR’s- Semi-finished basement- 4 Det. car garages w/ long driveway.

Kearny - $324,900 1 Fam. - 4 Bdrms 2.5 Bath - Modern Kit LR - DR - Finished Attic Finished Basement Fenced Yard.

Kearny - $429,000 1 Fam. - 3 Bdrms 1.5 Baths - LR DR - Lg EIK - Finished basement - Att. 1 car garage.

E. Orange- $ 198,888 Colonial - 3 Bdrms1.5 baths- LR - DR - Kit Finished basement w/ Rec Rm, Wet bar, and laundry Det. 2 car garage.

Kearny - $380,888 1 Fam. - 4 Bdrm 3 Full Bath - LR w/Fireplace DR- MEIK - Finished attic 1 car garage w/ driveway.

Belleville - $599,000 2 Fam. + LOT INVESTORS & BUYERS!!

All Brick - Adjacent Lot included - Builds 1 Fam.’s or Condos

Kearny - $479,900 2 Fam. - 6 Bdrms 3 Full Bath - 2 HVAC units Over sized 2 car garage w/ parking for 5+ cars.

Kearny - $284,000 1 Fam. - 3 Bdrms 1.5 Bath - LR - DR - Kit Semi-finished basement Det. 2 car garage.

Kearny-$279,000 1 Fam. - 5 Bdrms - 2 Full Baths - LR - EIK - DR Full finished Basement Det. 1 car garage.

Newark - $120,000 2 Fam. - 6 Bdrms 3 full bath - LR’s - DR’s KIT’s - full basement.

Kearny- $139,000 Condo - 1 Bdrm - LREIK - Full Bath - Laundry in Unit- Parking.

Harrison - $179,900 Condo - 1 Bdrm EIK - LR - Full Bath Parking.

KEARNY 2 FAMILY – Two 5 room (2 bedroom) apartments.

Newer kitchen and Baths. Separate gas heat and central air $330,000.

The Bixler Group

Real Estate & Insurance Since 1891

LLC

KEARNY NEW LISTING!

LYNDHURST EXCLUSIVE NEW LISTING!

Raised Ranch, 3 BRs, 2FB Granite Kit SS Appliances Asking $384,900

2 Family, 2 Bedroom per unit, long drive way Asking 429,000

HARRISON BUSINESS & BUILDING

KEARNY EXCLUSIVE UNDER CT CONTRA

Established Bar, Liquor Lic & Two 2 Br Apartments

Asking $739,000

Handy man special! Two Family, 2bdrm per floor, sep utilities, driveway, 2 car garage Asking $239,900

KEARNY

Mixed use building, 2 store fronts, office space, and 1 residential unit.

Asking $575,000 758 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, NJ 07032 • 201-991-0032

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Kearny- $239,000 Condo - 2 Bdrms1 full bath - Large LR/DR combo - MEIK - laundry 2 assigned parking spaces.

Jersey City- $249,999 Condo - 2 Bdrms1 full bath - LR/DR combo - Kit - Laundry Rm 2 parking spaces.

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Bloomfield - $500,000 4,500 Square Foot Retail Use. 6 units, separate electric & gas

Kearny - $1,300 850 SqFt. Office Space -

No. Arlington - $2,000 Office Space - 1,400 SQ Reception area 5 Separate Offices Parking.

No. Arlington - $3,250 2,044 Sq.Ft. Lg reception area.Kit lounge area 2 bath - storage.

Kearny - $21,000 3 story building w/ total floor area of approx. 36,000 SqFt. 15 classrooms, office space, KIT, cafeteria, & restrooms.

Includes: Heat & taxes.

Nutley - Duplex Left: $308,000 - 2 Bdrms - 2.5 baths - MEIK - LR - Finished basement w/ laundry room - Det. 1 car garage w/ driveway.

Right: $298,000 - 2 Bdrms - 1.5 baths - LR- MEIK - finished basement w/ laundry room - Det. 1 car garage.

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

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Fernando G. Semiao BROKER/OWNER

Neno-Rosa Agency

1.

BELLEVILLE

2.

NEW LISTING!

NEW PRICE!

Kearny - 1 Family - Well kept colonial. 1st floor w/ living Rm, Dining Rm, eat in kitchen, newer bath & newer hardwood floor. 2nd floor w/ 2 bedrooms & full bath. 3rd floor w/ 1 bedroom. Unfinished basement w/ laundry area & plenty of storage space. New roof & newer gas furnace. Fenced backyard w/ patio area. Asking $239,000

Belleville - 2 Family - 1st floor w/ 1 Bedroom, Bath, Living Rm, Dining Rm & Large Kitchen Area. 2nd floor w/ 1 Bedroom, Living Rm, Dining Rm, Den, Kitchen & Bath. 3rd Floor has 2 Bedrooms. 2nd & 3rd floor used Together. Individual Heat, Gas & Electric. Asking $163,900

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KEARNY

EAST RUTHERFORD

5.

KEARNY

Semiao & Associates

Augusto Neno

551-553 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, NJ 07032 www.RosaAgencyHomes.com • 201-997-7860

To see all of our listings, visit us at www.century21semiao.com

Broker/Owner

3.

KEARNY

6.

BELLEVILLE

#1 LISTING AND SELLING OFFICE IN 2016!

BASED ON NJMLS, KEARNY, NORTH ARLINGTON, LYNDHURST, HARRISON, EAST NEWARK 1.

NEW LISTING!

2.

Kearny - Condo - One Floor Living w/ One Bedroom, Living Rm, Eat in Kitchen & Bath. Laundry Area w/ Coin Operated Washer & Dryer. Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Gas Stove & Wall AC included. New Carpeting. One Parking Space.

Asking $135,000

KEARNY

8.

KEARNY

Belleville - 1 Family - Ranch w/ 2 Bedrooms, Living Rm, Modern Eat in Kitchen & Modern Bath. Full Unfinished Walk-out Basement w/ Laundry Area and Plenty of Storage.

Asking $119,000

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4.

UNDER CONTRACT

UNDER CONTRACT Kearny - 2 Family - Arlington Section - Totally Renovated.

Finish Basement w/ Rec Room, Full Bath & Laundry Area. 1st Floor w/ 1 Bedroom, Living Rm, Modern Kitchen & Modern Bathroom. 2nd & 3rd Floor used Together w/ 2 Bedrooms, Living Rm, Modern Kitchen & Modern Bathroom. Driveway for 2 Cars. Asking $428,900

LYNDHURST

Kearny - 2 Family - 1st Floor w/ 2 Bedrooms, Living Rm, Eat-in-Kitchen & Bath. 2nd Floor w/ Bedroom, Living Rm, Eat-in-Kitchen, Den & Bath. Semi-Finished Basement w/ Rec Rm, Utility/Laundry Rm, Den & Bath. Asking $279,000

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KEARNY

Kearny - 1 Family - Arlington Section – Beautiful Colonial w/ Foyer Entrance, Living Rm, Dining Rm, Modern Kitchen w/ Pantry & Deck, 3 Bedrooms, Full Ceramic Tile Bath, 2 Additional Rooms on 3rd Floor. Finish Basement w/ Rec Room, Laundry & Full Bath. Asking $389,000

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LISTED NEWLY

LISTED NEWLY

KEARNY: 1 FAM, COLONIAL, 3 BEDROOMS, 1.5 BATH, NEW GAS HEATING! LOCATED ON A DEAD END, NICE LARGE BACKYARD! ONE CAR GARAGE!

KEARNY: 1 FAM, COLONIAL, 4 BR, 2 FULL BATH, 1 HALF BATH, 1 CAR ATTACHED GARAGE, UPDATED KITCHEN & BATHS, HARDWOOD FLOORS, ABOVE GROUND POOL

KEARNY: 1 FAM, CENTER HALL COLONIAL, 5 BR, 3 FULL BATH, 1 HALF BATH, FULL FINISHED BASEMENT, HARDWOOD FLOORS, 2 WOOD BURNING FIREPLACES

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KEARNY NEWARK: INVESTOR OPPORTU-

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3.

UNDER CONTRACT

East Rutherford - Potential 2 Family - Centrally located Brick Building. 1st floor w/ Den, 1 Bedroom, Living Rm, Kitchen & Full Bath. 2nd Floor All Open (gutted) & Unfinished w/ Floor Plan of 2 Bedrooms, Living Rm, Kitchen & Bath.

Separate Utilities & Close to Transportation. Asking $229,500

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KEARNY OFFICE 213 Kearny Ave, Kearny, New Jersey

LYNDHURST OFFICE 761 Ridge Road, Lyndhurst, New Jersey

NEW LISTING!

Kearny - 2 Family - Recently Renovated – 1st Floor Apartment w/ 2 Bedrooms, Living Rm, Dining Rm, Modern Eat in Kitchen & Full Bath. 2nd Floor Apartment w/ 2 Bedrooms, Living Rm, Modern Eat in Kitchen & Full Bath. Full Finished Basement w/ Office, Rec Room, Summer Kitchen & Full Bath. Central Air & Driveway for 4 Cars. Asking $459,000

201-991-1300

201-460-8000

NITY! 3 FAM, 7 BR, 5 FULL BATH. FINSIHED ATTIC, CENTRAL A/C AND FORCED HOT AIR. MOVE IN READY!

5.

KEARNY NTAL NEW RE

UNDER CONTRACT Lyndhurst – 1 Family – Colonial w Entrance Foyer, 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bath, Living Rm, Dining Rm, Modern Kitchen w/ Center Island & Sliding Doors to Deck. High Semi-Finished Basement. Private Driveway. Asking $313,900

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KEARNY

Kearny – 1 Family – Colonial w/ Living Rm, Dining Rm, Eat in Kitchen, 3 Bdrms (2 Large), Full Bath & Walk-up Finished Attic. Basement w/ Rec Room, Laundry & Full Bath.

Great Condition. New windows, New Roof & New Chimney.

Fenced Backyard w/ Above Ground Pool. Asking $264,900.

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GARFIELD

Kearny – 1 Family – Updated Cape w/ 3 Bedrooms, Dining Rm, 2 Full Baths, Kitchen & Nice Deck. Hardwood Floors, Central Air & 2 Car Garage. Basement w/ Large Rec Room & Laundry Rm. Asking $320,000.

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UNION

KEARNY: MANOR SECTION! 1 FAM, RANCH STYLE, 2 BR, 2 FULL BATH, FULL FINISHED BASEMENT, ATTACHED 1 CAR GARAGE, BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPING AND PRIVATE YARD.

KEARNY: 1 FAM COLONIAL STYLE, 4 BR, 2 FULL BATH, 1 HALF BATH, ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE, MASTER BEDROOM WITH MASTER BATH, HARDWOOD FLOORS, CENTRAL A/C!

KEARNY: 1 FAMILY RANCH, 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH, FULL FINISHED BASEMENT, ATTACHED CAR GARAGE PLUS PARKING, CENTRAL A/C, HARDWOOD FLOORS.

KEARNY: CONDO, 2 BR, 1 BATH,

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LISTED NEWLY

NEW PRICE Kearny – 2 Family – 1st FL w/ 2 Bdrm, Modern Eat in Kitchen & Modern Bath. 2nd FL w/ 1 LG Bdrm. SemiFinished Basement w/ 2 Rm, Full Bath & Laundry Area.

Fenced in Backyard. Separate Utilities. Asking $259,900.

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UNION

Garfield – Townhouse – 1 Year Old Townhouse w/ 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, 1 Half Bath, Living Rm, Dining Rm & Modern Kitchen w/ Beautiful Cabinets, Granite Countertops and Stainless Steel Appliances. Built in 1 Car Garage. Asking $380,000.

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KEARNY

BUSINESS FOR SALE!

UNDER CONTRACT Kearny – Store & 2 Apartments – Store w/ over 1100 sq ft of Commercial Space & Both Apartments Have 3 Bedrooms, Living Rm, Kitchen & Bath. All Separate Utilities. Asking $429,000

Kearny – Business for Sale - Successful Sushi Restaurant with Excellent Takeout Business. All Equipment Included in Sale. Call for more Info.

Union – 1 Family – Cape w/ 3 Bedrooms, Living Rm, Dining Rm, Modern Eat in Kitchen & Bath.

Finished Basement. Large 60 x 100 Lot. 1 Car Garage. Asking $239,900.

We have qualified tenants for your rental. List your apartment with us!

$500 CLOSING COST CREDIT AT CLOSING! This offer is for Veterans, Police Officers, Firefighters, Teachers & Union Employees.

KEARNY: 1 FAM, RAISED RANCH, 4 BR, 2.5 BATH, HARDWOOD FLOORS, GROUND LEVEL WITH SUMMER KITCHEN LEADS OUT TO PATIO WITH POOL. QUIET DEAD END STREET.

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LISTED NEWLY NORTH ARLINGTON: 1 FAM,

COLONIAL, 4 BR, 2 FULL BATH, HARDWOOD FLOORS, CENTRAL AIR, NEW WINDOWS, CLOSE TO SHOPPING & TRANSPORTATION, LARGE BACKYARD

CENTRAL A/C, HARDWOOD FLOORS, MODERN KITCHEN, PET FRIENDLY, OWNER PAYS HALF OF BROKER FEE!! $1,900

LISTED NEWLY

LISTED NEWLY

NORTH ARLINGTON: 2 FAM,

4 BR, 3 FULL BATH, HARDWOOD FLOORS, FINISHED BASEMENT, 2 CAR GARAGE PLUS DRIVEWAY FOR 6 CARS, CLOSE TO TRANSPORTATION

NORTH ARLINGTON: NEW CONSTRUCTION! 2 BEDROOM 2 BATH MULTILEVEL CONDO, THIS UNIT IS 1735 SQ FT. CENTRAL A/C, HARDWOOD FLOORS. MORE UNITS AVAILABLE!!

NORTH ARLINGTON: 2 FAM, 5

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LISTED NEWLY LYNDHURST: 1 FAM, BI-LEVEL, 3 BR, 2 FULL BATH, HARDWOOD FLOORS, PARKING FOR 3 OR MORE CARS, CLOSE TO TRANSPORTATION, SHOPPING, & SCHOOLS

LISTED NEWLY

BR, 3 FULL BATH, FULL FINISHED BASEMENT, CENTRAL AIR, HARDWOOD FLOORS, SEPARATE UTILITIES, 2 CAR GARAGE PLUS PARKING

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LYNDHURST: 1 FAM, COLONIAL, 4

BELLEVILLE: 3 FAM, SEPARATE

BR, 3 FULL BATH, FINISHED BASEMENT, 1 CAR ATTACHED GARAGE, HARDWOOD FLOORS, CLOSE TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

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Harrison Recreation hosted a free “Summer in the City” Soccer Camp from July 5 to Aug. 12., for kids in grades 1 to 6. More than 80 youngsters participated in the six-week program. All children received T-shirts. With their medals are campers, from l., Maksymilian Maj, Jonathan Olivio, Angela Arroyo, Joel Delacruz, Aadarsh Sairam and Anthony Garcia.

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MID-REALTY, INC. Jarlynn Hyde Broker/Owner

213 Kearny Ave, Kearny, NJ 201-991-1300 572 Kearny Avenue Kearny, New Jersey 07032 Ph: (201)991-5719 F: (201)991-8860 www.midrealty.com

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

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LLC

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Real Estate & Insurance Since 1891 758 Kearny Ave., Kearny 201.991.0032 BixlerEST1891.com

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Enhance your home exterior during national Curb Appeal Month If your home exterior looks “blah,” National Curb Appeal Month in August is the time to borrow successful ideas from builders.

“Builders avoid the cookie cutter look with simple siding, railing, porch and trim tricks,” says Patrick Graham, strategic product manager with Weyerhaeuser Distribution.

To make your home stand out, try these tips: • Mix it up. Try mixing different siding and trim products, such as pairing low-mainte-

nance PVC trim pieces from Ply Gem together with fiber cement siding from a company like James Hardie. Combine cedar lap siding with fiber cement shingle panels, or mix vertical board and batten paneltype engineered wood siding with stucco-style panels. There are no set style rules; let your home’s personality be your guide.

• Make a statement.

Add visual sophistication with a few trim tricks. For example, use

thicker trim at the gables to make them pop.

Or, mix trim widths to emphasize windows and doors. A new stand-out front porch area on the home with an easy-care cedar floor and vertical cable railing can add an extra punch of curb appeal to any home exterior!

More tips can be found at woodbywy. com.

This National Curb Appeal Month, take steps to make your home exterior pop.

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FOR SALE:

Harrison Liquor License Plenary license for restaurant/bar available now.

$110,000

Please call Harrison Realty at 973-484-8100 for details.

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To submit an obituary: fax: 201-991-8941

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obituaries

spondent for the Newark News and the Providence Journal in Rhode Island. Summers during his college years were spent as a “copy boy” with the Newark News.

After college, Fred entered Officer Candidate School of the U.S. Coast Guard and upon completion, was commissioned an ensign. He served for two years as a deck officer on the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Cactus, a seagoing buoy-tender based in Frederick Stellhorn Bush, 85, Boston. a career newspaperman and He left active duty in 1955, sailor who taught sailing to remaining in the Coast Guard hundreds of Lancaster area resi- Reserve for 22 years, attached to dents, died Aug. 18 surrounded Port Security Reserve Training by family in Larchmont, N.Y. Units in Troy, N.Y., Jersey City, He was the husband of New Bedford, Mass., and finally the late Katharine GierLancaster, Pa., as he moved ing Bush. The couple celebrated between newspapers during his their 61st wedding anniversary journalism career. He retired in 2015. from the Coast Guard in 1976 He retired in 1991 after 30 with the rank of commander. years as wire editor of the LanHis first job after Coast caster New Era. Guard active duty was at the Born in Newark on July 3, Union-Star in Schenectady, 1931, he was the son of RobN.Y., where he was a general ert Spann Cathcart Bush, also a career newspaperman, and Novena to St. Jude Florence Stellhorn Bush, a kindergarten teacher and homeMay the Sacred Heart of Jesus be maker. adored, glorified, loved and preserved Fred grew up in Kearny, throughout the world now and forever. and graduated in 1949 Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on from Kearny High School. He us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray attended Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H., graduating in for us. Please grant my request. Say this 1953 as a history major. During prayer 9 times a day. By the 9th day your his high school years, he was prayer will be answered. It has never a sports correspondent for the been known to fail. Publication must be Newark Evening News and promised.

Newark Star-Ledger.

R.I. At college, he was a correFrederick S. Bush

reporter. Next he worked as a reporter for the Bergen Evening Record in Hackensack, and then moved to the Standard-Times in New Bedford, Mass., where he worked as a reporter, copy editor, assistant city editor and makeup editor.

In 1962, he joined the Lancaster New Era as telegraph-wire editor and copy desk chief. He also often worked Saturday evenings in the sports department of the Sunday News. He considered his most significant journalistic contribution to be working on an “Extra” edition of the New Era when President Kennedy was assassinated in 1963.

Away from the office, his passions were his family, sailing and singing. He married his wife, Kay, in 1954 while in the Coast Guard. The couple then lived in the Brighton section of Boston, and Kay worked as a medical technologist. They had four children: Carolynn, Nancy, William and Robert.

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Fred learned to love the water and developed navigational and seamanship skills in the Coast Guard. While working in New Bedford, Mass., and living in the Buzzards Bay town of Mattapoisett, he began sailing.

After moving to Lancaster, he began crewing in lightning-class sailboat races at the Susquehanna Yacht Club at Long Level and purchased his first lightning in 1964. In 1992, shortly after retiring from the New Era, the family also purchased a 30-foot cruising sloop, which they kept on the Chesapeake Bay. In Lightnings, Fred raced at the Susquehanna Yacht Club and in regattas on the Chesa-

peake Bay. He was a member of the International Lightning Class Association and served as commodore of the Dixie District as well as at the SYC. For more than 40 years, he taught Coast Guard-certified introduction-to-sailing classes.

Fred was active in Lancaster’s chapter of AFS, an international exchange program. His family hosted several foreign students for short and long-term stays.

He and Kay participated themselves in an exchange trip between Lancaster and Krefeld, Germany, commemorating the arrival of Germans welcomed

by William Penn to settle in see OBITS page

Mulligan Funeral Home 331 Cleveland Avenue, Harrison

Licensed Funeral Director serving your needs:

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

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

A Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary (Never Known to Fail) O Most Beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in this my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me here. You my Mother, O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart, to succor me in my necessity: (make request) There are none that can withstand your power. O Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 Times) Say this prayer 3 consecutive days then you must publish and it will be granted to you.

J.E.

Shaw-Buyus Home for Services

Mario Teixeira, IV, Manager, NJ Lic. #3757

Mario Teixeira, Jr. Director, NJ Lic. #2542 • Monique Teixeira, Director, NJ Lic. #4048 Newly renovated family owned and operated funeral home with multiple locations.

Fluent in Portuguese and Spanish. Handicapped Accessible.

138 DAVIS AVE. • KEARNY, NJ 07032

(201) 991-2265 www.buyusfuneralhome.com

To Robert VanVolkenburgh...

Dear Bob, The world is a better place for having known you and your heart of gold, your courage, your generous spirit and your loving soul.

Time speeds on 2 years are gone since death its shadow cast, We still mourn but not in vain we’ll meet in heaven at last Your memory is our keepsake from which we’ll never part God has you in his keeping we have you in our hearts It broke my heart to lose you but you didn’t go alone, A part of me went with you the day God called you home Your life was a blessing your memory a treasure, You are loved beyond words you are missed beyond measure

FEBRUARY 11, 1943 – AUGUST 26, 2014

In our hearts your memory lingers sweetly tender fond and true There is not a day dearest Bob that we don’t think of you Looking back with memories upon the path you trod We bless the hours we had with you We leave the rest to God. A few more steps along life’s road perhaps a few more years Then by God’s grace we’ll meet again beyond this vale of tears Marianne, Bob Jr, Danny & your loving family

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WILFRED ARMITAGE & WIGGINS FUNERAL HOME Mark G. Wiggins, Manager N.J. Lic. #3916

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.

Wilfred Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home

596 Belgrove Dr. • Kearny, NJ 07032 (201) 991-0657

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APARTMENTS FOR RENT

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BELLEVILLE

KEARNY Newly renovated, hardwood floors.

Laundry onsite. HT/HW included. 2 BR start at $1,050. 1 BR start at $825. Jr. 1 BR start at $900. (201) 289-7096

LYNDHURST

N.ARLINGTON $245,000 2 Family, 1 BR each floor.

1 car garage. Full basement. Separate Utilities. Call owner (973) 284-1056.

NUTLEY Ultra modern center of town. 2000sq. ft. $3,100/month. central A/C, off-street parking. Call Frank Perry Patrician Assoc. (973) 568-6226

MOTORCYCLE FOR SALE

Secretary wanted Must know Microsoft word, Filing.

Bilingual A must.

At least 1 yr exp.

Referrals needed.

Apply in person with Resume 220 Kearny Ave. Kearny, NJ (rear Of Building).

BELLEVILLE 1 BR Garden Apt., located on Garden Avenue, laundry facilities on site, 1 parking space, nice quiet location, $925/month, 1 1/2 months security, no pets. Please call Joanne at (973) 699-3146 BELLEVILLE Joralemon St. 4 rooms, all utilities included. Avl. Sept. 1st. We speak Spanish.

(973) 851-5084.

HARRISON HARRISON Cross St. 3 BR, 2 Bath, 1 1/2 months security. Avl now.

(646) 675-5113.

HARRISON 1 BR Apt., Bathroom, Kitchen. & LR. $1,000/month. Water included. 1 1/2 month security. No pets. No smoking. Avl. Sept 1st.

(973) 485-8525.

KEARNY KEARNY Duplex 2 bedroom apt., 1 bathroom, LR, EIK, 2nd floor. $1300/ month, 1-1/2 months security, separate utilities.

Available Immediately (973) 633-0985 KEARNY Completely Renovated, 5 rooms, $2,350/month. 1 month security. Parking. Avl. Sept. 1st. (201) 7262846.

KEARNY Elm Court Kearny’s Best kept secret 732 Elm St. 1 BR fr $850. NYC Commuter Bldg Call Alan 201-955-4334 or PJ 973- 992-1555 ext. 1 Affiliated Mgmt

KEARNY Gorgeous, completely redecorated 3 BR bedroom apartment on Belgrove Drive. LR, DR, extra sitting room. EIK with new washer and dryer. HT/ HW & WIFI all included.

Plenty of Closet space. $2400.00/month. Call 201-218-3370.

KEARNY OPEN HOUSE 11am-5pm Sunday 8/28 123 Windsor St. Newly Renovated 1 BR $975/month & 2 BR $1,100/month apts. HT/HW included.

HW floors, Refrigerator.

1 month security.

No Pets. Avl. Sept. 1st.

No Appt. Necessary.

KEARNY 2 BR’s, 1 bathroom, EIK, LR, $1,200/ month. Utilities separate.

1 month security. No pets. no smoking. (201) 450-2118 KEARNY Small 3 room Studio apt. $650/month 1 month security. utilities included. no pets. no smoking. Avl. now.

(201) 450-2118. Se habla espanol.

KEARNY 5 rooms,2 BR’s LR, DR, Kitchen & Bath. 1 KEARNY 1 BR . HT/HW month security. No pets. included. From $950/ (201) 889-4786. month. See super 6 Woodland Ave. Apt. 1, or KEARNY 3rd fl. 3 rooms, call after 5pm 917-8581 BR, HT/HW, stove & 8246 for appointment. refrigerator supplied. no pets. $975/month. 1 KEARNY Arlington Area, 1/2 months security. Avl. 1 BR renovated apts.

Sept. 1st. Call (201) 970- in classic apt. build2435 or (201) 913-7295. ing in residential area.

Wood kitchen cabinets, KEARNY Newly Reno- stove, refridg. Ceramic vated 2 BR apt. HT/HW tile floors. H/W floors & 1 parking included. throughout rest of apt. $1,450/month. 1 1/2 Ample closets. Laundry in months security. Avl. building. Near NYC train Sept. 1st. (201) 407- & bus & mins. To highway. No pets. No smok0773. ing. $985/month + utiliKEARNY 2 BR’s, LR, ties. $1,477.50 security.

Kitchen, $1,150/month. Credit check and ability Separate utilities.1-1/2 to pay required. $25 appl. months security. Avl. Fee. Call or text (551) 226-0566.

Now. (201) 246-0683.

LYNDHURST 4 room apt.

1st fl. just remodeled.

1 block to train & Bus. $1,500/month + security. (201) 438- 1987 LYNDHURST 1st fl. & 2nd 2 BR, HT & HW included, ceramic tiles, H/W floors, backyard. $1,550/month, Laundry & AC Garage & Driveway extra (973) 277- 0942.

LYNDHURST 1 bedroom $1,275/month. Section 8 OK (973) 760-4877

N. ARLINGTON

Your Ad Here!

SEEKING APT. TO RENT Couple btw 65-70 Looking to rent private house in Kearny Area, 1st. fl. 1 BR apt. DR, LR, Kitchen.

Willing to repair. No pets.

2 car parking spot.

(201) 600-9805

FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT

N.ARLINGTON Ridge Rd. Office New C/A, 1,400 KEARNY Oversized sg.ft. Excellent Condition room with abundant $1,550/month. Owner light, in quiet neighbor- (201) 280-7483 hood, sink & refrigerator in room, Clean sheets N.ARLINGTON Prime weekly. Close to transpor- location on Ridge rd., tation. single occupancy. 2,500sq. ft. Can be used. no smoking. no pets. Retail/office/medical gentlemen preferred. space. On Ground floor. security required. $140/ Off street parking call for week. (973) 830-7498. detail (201) 538-1319 or

N.ARLINGTON 3 BR, DR/ LR Combo, Kitchen, Bathroom. $1,850/month + Utilities. 1 1/2 months security. Avl. Sept. 1st.

BELLEVILLE Furnished (973) 454-3281.

Room for rent. No smoking. Shared Kitchen & N.ARLINGTON Clean Bath. utilities supplied. spacious 2 BR, 2nd Fl. Big Avl. Sept 1st. (201) 687Closets. Close to trans- 0580 Leave message. portation. No pets. w/d Hook-up. No smoking.

ROOM $1,350/month. 1 1/2 FOR RENT months security. (201) 893-3888.

KEARNY Room for rent.

Single person. Female N.ARLINGTON 2 BR, preferred. $450/month. $1,400/month. 1 1/2 1 month security. Avl. months security. Close to Now. (862) 368- 7760 or School & transportation. (201) 772-7928 C/A. (973) 699-6658.

N.ARLINGTON 2 BR Basement, Bathroom, Electric kitchen. utilities included. 1 month security. Avl. Now. (201) 8894564.

N.ARLINGTON 1 BR. $1,050/month. HT/HW included. Parking space.

No pets. (201) 342- 2206.

HOUSE FOR RENT KEARNY Updated 1 BR House w/Loft. Storage & Outside space. New Appliances. W/D Hook-up. $1,350/month. Avl. Sept.

1st. (973) 953-5666

N.Arlington - Lovely 1 family home, 2 1/2 BR’s, 2 Full Baths, 2 Car garage. Corner Lot. Landscaping included. $2,250/month + Utilities.

(908) 310-9068.

Harley 05” Heritage softail Classic Black, under 3,000 miles $6799, Harley00 Sportster 883 Black under 3,000 miles KEARNY office/retail, $2699 201-240-6916 center of town, ground level $650/month. Call for PERSONALS details. (201) 997-2341 or (201) 538-1319.

Single male, 54, Rutherford, non-smoker, KEARNY Office Space on green eyes, trim beard, Kearny Ave. Completely athletic, seeking single Renovated. 2nd fl. $600/ female. Long hair, affecmonth + utilities. tionate for monogamous (201) 538-1319 or relationship. Age doesn’t (201) 997-2341 matter. (727) 492-8164.

KEARNY Kearny Ave. 3rd fl. Clean, Small Kitchenette, $450/month. 1 1/2 months security. No pets.

(973) 668-8305

Teachers Aide.

With Experience and a lot of TLC, To work with toddlers in DayCare in Kearny. Flexible Hours.

Please Call btw 3pm-6pm.

(201)991-5684.

(201) 997-2341

BUSINESS FOR SALE

BELLEVILLE automotive repair building for sale, 3 large bays, double lot. 3 driveway entrances, corner lot. 35 parking spaces. Completely clean with NJDEP and paperwork up to date with state. All tanks removed.

Asking $450,000.

(201) 349-3764.

STORE BELLEVILLE Nice area Room for rent. $400/ FOR RENT month. 1 month security. Call after 4:00pm. LYNDHURST Small Avl. Now. (973) 336-5335 store or office on busy st.

(862) 215-9440. $895/month. (973) 7604877 HARRISON Room for rent. Big closets. Female preferred. Near PATH & transportation.

Share kitchen. No smoking. No drinking. Available now.

Utilities included.

Se habla español.

(973) 485-9464.

HALL FOR RENT

GARAGE/YARD SALE 19 Locust Ave. N.Arlington. Huge yard sale, something for everyone. Sat. Aug. 27th 9am-5pm.

Everything must go.

67 Laurel Ave. Kearny, Saturday Aug. 27th, 9am5pm. Furniture, Kitchen appliances, New Christmas decorations, liquor cabinet, jewelry, refrigerator.

Wanted – Experienced Welder in Kearny MIG & TIG welding.

Ability to work with stainless steel, aluminum, & C.R.S. from 20GA – 10GA. Salary is negotiable Please contact Alison at 973-777-8899

Now Hiring

REFLEXOLOGY

THE LOTUS Spa & Tea

by Lemarx Specializing in Traditional Eastern • Foot Reflexology • Deep Massage Aromatic Herbal Teas 613 Bloomfield Ave. Verona, NJ 07044

(973) 559-1193 www.THELOTUSSPATEA.COM

PSYCHIC READING

Readings by Nicole Advice on all problems guaranteed results in 3 days.

Psychic & Tarot Card Reading 50% off with this ad.

(973) 351-5018 SERVICES OFFERED Woman with experience and references looking to care for an elder person.

Kearny, Harrison and Newark area.

Portuguese speaking (862)236-6877.

Part Time Administrative Assistant send resume to Ana.coelho@ century21.com Lyndhurst Office Mon - Thur. 5pm-9pm, Fridays 3pm-9pm, Weekends 10am-4pm.

(Shifts are rotated) *Must have computer and customer service experience.** Bilingual is a plus but not necessary....

Great Hometime. $1,250 + per week + Monthly Bonuses.

Excellent Benefits.

Newer Trucks. No Touch. CDL – A 1 yr. exp. 855-842-8498

Roofers needed.

Must have experience installing shingles & Flat roof. Call 973-481-9319 Help Wanted Packer + Machine Operator in warehouse. Company located near Mill St., Belleville Starting wage $10/HR. Call (973) 482-8603.

Help wanted To install seamless gutters, and do repairs. Must Have Driver’s license.

(201) 954-4287

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CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

HOME IMPROVEMENT

PAINTING & DECORATING

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

$$ NOW HIRING! $$

Full time medical receptionist needed for a busy ENT office in Nutley.One evening a week a must. Highly preferred someone with experience and bilingual in Spanish.

Please email resumes to: entcenterofnj.anam@

C.C.V International Construction L.L.C 201-467-9873 Cristian Vidrerio (646) 675-1211 (908) 456-8016 ccvconstruction.llc@ gmail.com

G & R Builders

Interior/Exterior Deck and Siding Refinished.

Senior Discounts.

William J. McGuire.

(201) 955-2520.

Warehouse Employees FT Must work flexible hours Basic math skills, fluency in Spanish and English required Send resume to virginiao@ familyfooddist.com or fax (201)998-5951

Be your Own Boss,

Must Speak English, Short Order cook.

(201) 889-9293

Experienced counter cook needed. Must know how to make salads, burritos etc for small fast food restaurant call 201-232-6547

Help Wanted in Kearny Nail Salon for Manicure & Pedicure with experience.

(201) 681-8822.

Property Inspectors FT/PT in your area.

Free training provided. msangelabove@ comcast.net.

(732)766-4425

REAL ESTATE AGENT OPPORTUNITIES If you would like information on becoming a Successful Real Estate Agent or if you are a Realtor and looking to join one of the Leading, Professional, & Family Oriented offices , call Jarlynn Hyde for further details and confidential interview.

(201) 991-5719.

FT Day & Night Drivers Wanted!

Apply in person at Schuyler Cab 505 Schuyler Ave. Kearny.. Must Have Clean Record.

HORIZON LINK,LLC Drivers wanted Must Have CDL With P And S Endorsements Good pay $$$$ Se nesecita conductores con licencia de conducir comercial Con P y S endosos buen pago $$$ Please call/ Llame: (973) 444-1744 (973) 444-3536 (973) 429-0054

Experienced counter cook needed. Must know how to make salads, burritos etc for small fast food restaurant call 201-232-6547

gmail.com

Driver wanted.

Will train right candidate.

Must be reliable.

(201) 246-8000 Now hiring servers.

Must have experience. Must speak English and Spanish.

Call 551-655-4174 Positions available immediately.

CLEANING SERVICES Annie’s cleaning service

Homes, Offices.

Move In-out cleaning.

Avl. also to clean up your next party or event.

Gift Certificate Avail.

Excellent references.

973-667-6739 862-210-0681

Kearny Maids & Cleaning

Home & Office Cleaning

(201) 991-5600

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 Fernando Ferrer European Experience Ceramic Work Carpentry, Painting (201) 428-4477 HANDYMAN Do all types of home repair at reasonable cost. Free Estimate Mike (862) 214-4992 DO IT ALL Interior Exterior new & repairs.

All types of carpentry.

Reasonable rates, quality work, reliable, experienced.

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HEATING & COOLING

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

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

201-428-7160

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

Hot Water Heaters.

Fully Ins. Lic# 165

(201)637-1775 Courageous Plumbing HVAC LLC LIC. # 11103 • Plumbing • Heating • Air Conditioning • Hot Air Furnaces • Sewer Drain Cleaning • Video Sewer Inspections •Oil Tank Removal No money up front, Finance up to 115 payments.

(201) 206-4845

LANDSCAPING & DESIGN

MASONRY SERVICES

Giuliano Turano

Retaining Walls, Brick, Block, Stone Work, Patio, Roof, Siding.

Handyman & All type of Masonry Work.

Free Estimates.

Fully Insured.

30 years Experience

HOME IMPROVEMENT

(973) 803-0556.

FENIELLO CONTRACTING LLC.

PAINTING & DECORATING

(201) 906-2422

Kevin’s Summer Specials Professional Painting. Interior & Exterior.

Plastering, Sheet rocking, Floors, Doors & More. Neat & Clean. Senior Discount.

Best Prices.

201-565-6393.

Manny Vidveiro Masonry

• Blocks • Concrete • Bricks • Flatwork • Basement

Waterproofing • Tiles.

(908) 456-8016 MIRANDELA CONSTRUCTION All Masonry work SIidewalks, Stonework, Brickwork, Patios.

Licensed &Insured.

(347) 965-3460

MASONRY SERVICES

ALL CONCRETE WORK SIDEWALKS, PATIOS, DRIVEWAYS, RETAINING WALLS, STEPS BRICK PAVER DESIGNS SANTOS CONSTRUCTION CO. FREE ESTIMATES. Family Owned for Over 30 Years Fully Insured and Licensed Call Our Office: 973-589-2712 “LET US SHOW YOU OUR WORK” MOVING

JR Trucking Moving and Delivery Service Inc. We can Save Time & Money Commercial & Residential Free Estimate.

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(973) 477-1848.

ROOFING & SIDING

Nick (201)997-7657

201-998-1262

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MASONRY SERVICES

Roofing + Siding Specialist. Windows, Doors, Decks, Kitchen/ Baths. Complete Home Renovation.

Quality workmanship. All work guaranteed. Free Estimate. Fully insured

A1 Affordable

MARIO ESPOSITO LANDSCAPING LLC Spring Clean-Up Lawn maintenance Top Soil • Mulch Free Estimates

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N&J REMODELERS

Landscaping Weekly maintenance • Bush Trimming • Clean-Ups • Design For free estimates call

Troy Heating and Cooling Installed Fully Insured Hot Water Tank & Furnace All types of repair & Services only.

Sewer Cleaning (908) 290-1281 Lic#19HC00338500

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

Quality work Fair prices Fully insured.

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PLUMBING & HEATING

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New + Re-roofing • Flat roofing Window installation • Siding • Gutters Free estimates Fully insured (973) 343-1167 (201) 528-8350 Lic#13VH04302300

RUBBISH REMOVAL A1 affordable Rubbish Removal Attics, Basements, Yard Cleaning.

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

We Accept Visa/MasterCard

(201) 998-1262.

ANDRIELLO CLEANOUTS

Spring Removal, Yards, Garages, Basements, Attics, Real Estate, Rubbish Removal/ Demolition Lic.13VH04443200 (201) 726-0287

RUBBISH REMOVAL

On the spot

Clean up, Re-demo shreds, Decks, fences, pools & more.

One Call does it all.

Our service and prices will be the best. Fully insured.

Senior Discount.

(201) 565- 6393.

SCREEN REPAIRS Danny The Screen Man Repair screens and replace glass windows.

(201) 303-3930 (973) 743-8574.

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Ways to keep kids healthy Back-to-school season can be fun and exciting for kids and parents alike. With your kids coming home after being exposed to all the children at school and the added stress that the school year brings, it could mean more days stuck in bed for your whole family. Experts say that rather than being reactive, it’s important to be proactive by taking steps to keep kids healthy.

“Building and maintaining a strong immune system is key to a long, healthy life,” says Larry Robinson, PhD, and vice president of Scientific Affairs, Embria Health Sciences, a manufacturer of science-based ingredients that support wellness.

For a strong and healthy school year ahead, Robinson and Embria are offering some useful health and wellness tips.

Great habits A healthy lifestyle means

developing healthy habits.

Perhaps most important is to enforce a consistent bedtime to promote adequate sleep, which is proven in studies to promote good health. Added bonus: kids will be more alert in their classes after a full night’s rest.

Proper nutrition is also key: three solid nutrientfilled meals a day and healthy, non-sugary snacks.

Regular, moderate exercise also promotes good health, so encourage them to participate in physical activities like sports teams, dance classes and even just playing in the yard.

Smart supplements Even well balanced diets can use a few more benefits to promote better wellness and good health. The best immune system supplements are well researched and do more than simply boost the immune system.

Consider supplements

a supplement such as Hyperbiotics Immune, which contains EpiCor, targeted probiotic strains, zinc, vitamin C and echinacea.

While these statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration and these products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease, many experts believe they can help you maintain a strong immune system.

containing the breakthrough, fermentation ingredient EpiCor, shown to support the body’s ability to initiate the proper immune response when needed. For example, NOW Healthy Immune contains EpiCor, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin D-3 and C for additional support for the body’s immune system. For-

mulated into easy pouring packs, they are a convenient way for busy families to stay healthy on-the-go.

To help strengthen the immune system another way, think about your gut, which is where 70% of your immune system resides.

Probiotics can keep your gut and you healthier. Consider

Reduce stress Too much stress can compromise the immune system.

Help kids reduce the stress in their lives by not overscheduling them. Ensure that with schoolwork, chores and after school activities, kids still have time to relax, see friends and just be a kid.

For happy, healthy kids, practice wellness habits that promote a strong immune system.

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Pennsylvania in the 1680s.

Since 1962, he was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church, on Chestnut St., in Lancaster, Pa., where he volunteered at the weekly soup kitchen.

He served on liturgical and music committees, sang in the choir and served as cantor for many years. His singing career began as a boy soprano in Newark Cathedral. As an adult, he sang tenor with the Lancaster Symphony Chorus, Lancaster Chamber Singer, Musica Sacra of Lancaster and Homestead Village Chorus. A particular highlight was singing in the chorus for a performance of Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana at New York’s Carnegie Hall in 1991.

Since moving to Homestead Village in 2004, he served as a Rohrerstown Precinct Democratic Committeeman, penning and distributing the precinct newsletter. He also worked regularly as a majority inspector at the Rohrerstown polls in East Hempfield Township, Pa. He is survived by three children and five grandchildren: Carolynn Luby of Carlisle, Mass., and her husband Jay and their sons Michael and Eric; Nancy Pierson of Larchmont, N.Y., and her husband Frank and their daughters, Abbie Mildenberger, Kristy Pierson and Melissa Pierson; Robert Bush of Wilsonville, Ore., and his wife Anne Sterling.

He is also survived by three great-grandsons. He was predeceased by his wife Kay, a son William and a sister Anne Cathcart Lemp.

A memorial service will be held at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 321 W. Chestnut St., Lancaster, Pa., on Sept. 10, 2016 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his name to the Music Fund of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 321 West Chestnut Street, Lancaster, Pa., 17603 or to Lancaster Dollars for Higher Learning, P.O. Box 1601, Lancaster, Pa., 17608. To leave an online condolence please visit www.DeBordSnyder.com.

Eduardo Ramirez Eduardo Ramirez died suddenly Aug. 14.

He was 37.

Born in New York City, he had lived in Kearny since 1993.

Visiting was Thursday, Aug. 18, at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. Private cremation followed.

He was a general manager for Applebee’s in Totowa. Even though Eduardo passed far too soon, he lives on through his generous spirit by having been an organ donor.

Online condolences may be left at www.armitagewiggins.com.

He is survived by his loving companion Michelle, his parents Ana (Gomez) and Edward Ramirez, his sister Stephanie and his Aunt Ata. He was also the father of the late Christopher Alex Ramirez.

In lieu of flowers, consider a memorial donation to the charity of your own choice.

Cissie ‘Betty’ Callaghan Cissie “Betty” Callaghan (nee Adam) died at home Aug. 14.

She was 86.

Born in Paisley, Scotland, she lived in Wal-

lington before moving to North Arlington two years ago.

Visiting was Wednesday, Aug. 17, at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. Cremation was private.

Betty was the wife of the late Edward, mother of Elizabeth Sudal (late Robert), Dennis Callaghan (Ellen), Michael Callaghan (Roberta), Carol Mosher (Mark), George Callaghan (Jayne), Steven Callaghan (Renee) and Kevin Callaghan (Jodi). The sister of Hector Adam and the late Robert and George Adam, she is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

If you plan to make a memorial contribution, kindly consider your local hospice care.

Genevieve ‘Jean’ Feeney Genevieve “Jean” Feeney (nee Romejko), of Kearny, formerly of Jersey City, died peacefully on Aug. 18.

She was 98.

Arrangements were by The Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny.

Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.

She was the wife of the late William Feeney Sr. Mother of Joanne Amador (Don), William Feeney Jr. (Patricia), John Feeney (Lynn), Carol O’Keefe (the late Michael) and Daniel Fenney (Debbie), she was also grandmother of Peggy Anne, William, Alison, Michael, Kristen, Lauren, Cara and the late Claire. She was also great-grandmother of 8.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Sacred Heart Church Chapel, 499 Belgrove Drive, Kearny, N.J. 07032 would be appreciated.

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