2016 12 07

November 30, 2016 • www.theobserver.com • Vol CXXIX, No. 25 Visit our

BUSINESS DIRECT RY on

COVERING: BELLEVILLE • BLOOMFIELD

Page 26

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

Special camp gets a piece of the pie

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON –

T

Photo by Ron Leir

It looked like a scene from a Keystone comedy as Hamilton School students targeted teachers and staff in the school’s ‘Pie in the Eye’ fundraiser for Camp Fatima last week.

eachers and staff at Hamilton Intermediate School in Harrison took a beating last Wednesday, Nov. 23, but it was all in fun (we think) and for a good cause.

Twenty-five school employees, including Principal Kevin Stahl, instructors and other staff, were willing targets of a “pie” in the face tossed by students.

For the third year in a row, the school sponsored the “Pie in the Eye” event as a fundraiser for Camp Fatima of New Jersey, a free summer camp for children and adults with developmental disabilities where many Harrison residents volunteer.

In fact, the organizer of

the school program – fourthgrade teacher Jaime Gillespie – has put in 18 years as one of those volunteers.

Last week’s event netted about $1,600 – up from last year’s total of $1,500 and the first year’s collection of a bit more than $1,500, according to Gillespie.

To help set the scene, two weeks prior to the event, the school presented a slide show to students – fourth- and fifth-graders – providing them with background on the camp and how the fundraiser would support its activities.

During the week leading up to the program, students were invited to purchase tickets for $1 each to win a chance to throw a “pie” (actually tons of whipped cream in a tin pie holder) at a teacher, the principal or a staffer. see FATIMA page

10

ICE detention program stirs controversy

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – The mayors of New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington,

D.C., Newark, Jersey City and Union City, among others, have pledged to be “sanctuary cities.”

But don’t expect Mayor Alberto Santos of Kearny to follow their lead.

Santos, who is also clerk

to the Hudson County Board of Freeholders, noted that Hudson has voluntarily signed on – once again – to partner with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in the enforcement of its 287(g) program.

Records show that Hudson has been a willing participant since June 2013, according to Santos.

Under this section of the federal Immigration Nationality Act, Santos said, localities – with access to DHS computer

bases – identify, arrest and detain undocumented immigrants, many of whom could be deportable.

The way it works here, Santos added, is that the DHS see SANCTUARY page

13

#1 LIStIng And SeLLIng reAL eStAte COMpAny In 2015 & 2016!

201-460-8000

LyndhurSt OFFICe 761 ridge road, Lyndhurst, new Jersey C21Semiao@Century21.com

SCAn here!

CENTURY

Semiao & Associates

www.Century21Semiao.com

Download

http://kay

21 Semia

o and Assoc

iates http://www.ce - Hudson Coun t... ntury21semi ao.com

QR Code

Reader (App

R3I

Store &Andro

KeArny OFFICe 213 Kearny Ave, Kearny, new Jersey

C21Semiaokearny@Century21.com

wa.me/aB

the Kaywa

201-991-1300

id Market

BASed On nJMLS, KeArny, nOrth ArLIngtOn, LyndhurSt, hArrISOn, eASt newArK ) and scan

your code!

02

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Locals react to death of Fidel Castro

By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent West Hudson Publishing Company’s Fastest Growing Free Weekly Newspaper Established 1887 Family Owned & Operated

Mary Tortoreti President Robert Pezzolla General Manager

ADVERTISING Diana Crespo Classified/Asst. to Manager Kim Pezzolla Sales EDITORIAL Jim Hague Sportswriter Ron Leir Correspondent Karen Zautyk Correspondent

ART DEPARTMENT Michelle Rybeck Graphic Designer Kevin Canessa Jr. Webmaster/Correspondent

39 Seeley Ave. Kearny, N.J. 07032 Phone: 201-991-1600 Fax: 201-991-8941 www.theobserver.com

Deadlines Display Ads Thursday by 3PM Real Estate Thursday by 3PM Obituaries Monday by 10 AM Classifieds Monday by 3PM

T

he death of Cuban dictator Fidel Castro at 90 has certainly evoked emotions – from local resident to one of the area’s U.S. senators. Over the weekend, The Observer sampled CubanAmericans for their thoughts on Castro’s death – and most agreed that until democracy prevails – and until there isn’t a Castro at the nation’s helm – Cuba will not be free.

Perhaps the country’s most noted Cuban-American politician and most anti-Castro voice, U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez, D-Hoboken, said nothing’s changed following Castro’s death … yet.

“Since the end of the Cold War, peace, prosperity and progress have largely been the order of the day for hundreds of millions of people in the Americas, but not for the people of Cuba,” Menendez said.

“Since he took power over half a century ago, Fidel Castro proved to be a brutal dictator who must always be remembered by his gross abuses of human rights, systemic exploitation of Cubans, unrelenting repression and stifling censorship upon his own people.

“Fidel’s oppressive legacy will haunt the Cuban regime and our hemisphere forever.

Under the Castros’ reign, Cubans have not had one single free election. Not one Cuban has been allowed to fully own his or her own company. Not one legitimate trade union has been allowed to be organized.

Not one peaceful protest has occurred without being brutally squashed by the regime.

This was Cuba’s reality when the Berlin Wall fell and it continues to be its reality in 2016.

“Fidel Castro’s death represents an historic opportunity for the United States. Instead

Wikipedia

of condoning the continuation of repressive actions of a repressive regime simply because some believe it’s been long enough, the United States and the international community must stand up and support the Cuban people as they seek ways to implement changes that bring the fundamental principles of democracy, reinstate the freedoms that inform society and unleash the creative and inventive power-ofpeople to build a better life for themselves and their families.”

Menendez said Castro’s death brings Cubans much closer to freedom, the kind of which has not been seen in the tiny Caribbean nation for more than half a century.

“It is my sincere hope that we will use this moment to listen to the human rights activists, the Cubans who have sacrificed day and night in a peaceful struggle for freedom to reexamine and determine a new policy toward the Castro regime,” the senator said.

“We can never forget those who have suffered and died at the hands of Fidel and Raul Castro. And as long as I have a voice, I will continue to speak out against the Castro regime, against any effort to legitimize it or reward it and for the thousands of men and women

five day weather forecast Wednesday, Nov. 30

Rain

Thursday, Dec. 1

Mostly Sunny

Friday, Dec. 2

Saturday, Dec. 3

Sunday, Dec. 4

Mostly Sunny

Mostly Sunny

Partly Cloudy

62˚ 56˚ 51˚ 51˚ 48˚

in Cuba who have been forced to live under the iron fist of their repressive dictatorship.

Today, Cubans are one step closer to achieving freedom.”

Meanwhile, Hudson County Freeholder Caridad Rodriguez, herself a Cuban-American, said she will not return to Cuba – despite being away for 54 years – until there’s a legitimate regime change.

When she left Cuba, she was told it would only be for a “few months.”

Instead, it’s been a lifetime.

“He (Fidel) ruined Cuba by stripping the Cuban people of their morals, their dignity, their traditions, their civil rights and their properties,” Rodriguez said in a prepared statement. “The Rodriguez family was able to prosper in their new country, the United States of America. We exceled, educationally, financially, professionally and within the political system, in the United States. We are living the American dream in a free democratic society. But nothing will change because of Fidel’s death. They already have an established hierarchy to keep the Cuban people oppressed.”

In Kearny, where there is a significant population of Cuban-Americans, several were quite eager to speak about

Inside Opinion ..............................06 Around Town ....................12 Sports .................................15 Real Estate ........................19 Obituaries .........................23 Classifieds .........................24 Business Directory .........26

Castro’s death.

Maria Dominguez said she left Cuba around 20 years ago.

For fear of her family that remains there, she didn’t want to say how she was able to get to the United States from the tiny island, but did say it was “the most dangerous thing I’ve ever done in my life.”

She, too, is not ready to return to Cuba and won’t until Fidel’s brother Raul is out of power – and there’s an established democracy in place.

“It’s very irresponsible for people to say that now that Fidel is dead, it will change in Cuba,” Dominguez said. “Raul said he won’t seek re-election in two years. Not until we see what happens in 2018 will I even consider going back to Cuba, even just for a short visit. And even if Raul doesn’t seek re-election, there’s no telling what happens after.

There’s no guarantee of a democracy taking hold in Cuba.

Until that day comes, Fidel’s influence will still be felt.

That’s just too much for me to go back.”

Meanwhile, Esteban Fernandez, a second-generation Cuban-American says he, too, is unwilling to visit Cuba (for the first time). Too many in his family have felt the wrath of the Castros.

“People forget – Raul was as brutal as Fidel was,” Fernandez said. “In my own family, too many people have spent time behind bars or were targeted by the government for speaking out. In good conscience, I couldn’t visit, despite the happiness I feel knowing Fidel is gone, dead.

There’s so much more that has to happen first – and we’re nowhere near where we have to be before I’ll go.

“But don’t get me wrong.

There are few deaths that bring joy. Fidel’s death has certainly brought me joy.”

We are now accepting donations for our annual

Toy Drive!

See Page 18 for more info.

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2016

03

A souvenir for the Sesquicentennial an initial batch of 500 ornaments for sale and, depending on how quickly these are gobbled up, a second batch of 500 may be requested, said KUEZ Coordinator John Peneda, a member of the anniversary committee.

Peneda credited KUEZ intern Gabriele Salvador with contributing to research on the project.

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY –

M

aybe it will be a collector’s item one day featured on Antiques Road Show.

For now, though, it’s a commemorative ornament “designed by the Kearny Sesquicentennial Commemorative Committee to reflect and celebrate the remarkable history of the Town of Kearny …”

And it can be yours – as the TV commercials are wont to say – for a mere Jacksonian bill, or, as we say in the vernacular, $20.

The first official public unveiling of said souvenir will occur Thursday, Dec. 1, at the annual Kearny Tree Lighting ceremony at Town Hall, 402 Kearny Ave., beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Look for a kiosk advertising sales of the item at the Kearny Urban Enterprise Zone (KUEZ) tent in Town Hall Park.

Customers using credit or debit cards will be charged a $1 processing fee per ornament. Or you can buy it yearround at Town Hall in the first-floor Town Clerk’s office or contact Lyla DeCastro Lawdanski at 201-955-7979.

Proceeds from those purchases will go to offset expenses associated with next year’s observance of the town’s 150th birthday.

According to a description provided by the anniversary committee, the ornament “is made of solid brass with a 24k gold finish” whose dimensions are “approximately four inches wide and three inches tall.

“Its three-dimensional design showcases the Kearny Town Hall, a federal-style building constructed of Indiana limestone in 1909.”

It was designed and manufactured in Lincoln, Rhode Island, by ChemArt, a veteran-owned small business specializing in creating 3D etched brass keepsakes founded in 1976, the committee said.

Among the firm’s clients listed in the company’s website are the White House Historical Association, State

“It has been a pleasure to be part of the Sesquicentennial Committee and help shape this momentous anniversary,” said DeCastro Lawdansky. Members of the committee – community leaders, residents, employees and teachers – have been meeting monthly see ORNAMENT page

14

Photo courtesy John Peneda

Kearny is selling this ornament to help raise money for next year’s 150year anniversary.

of Texas Capital Restoration, National Trust for Historic Preservation, the Danbury Mint and the Clinton Library.

DeCastro Lawdanski said the committee came up with Town Hall as the image to be represented on the ornament after a discussion of various options. “We went back and forth on it but we decided to go with Town Hall as the seat of local government and its location in the center of town,” she said.

Each piece is packaged in a small cardboard, felt cushioned box with a commemorative card.

The committee ordered

Make your vision picture perfect... See what you’ve been missing. Visit our office!

PINKVISION

Most Insurances Accepted

A SSOCIATES

Family Eye Care Come in today for:

Dr. Maria Domingues Lic # 27OA00630100

Dr. Carla Domingues Lic # 27OA00646200

Dr.Carla DianaDomingues Espaillat Dr.

• Eye Exams • Contact Lenses • Pediatric Care

348 Ridge Road • Lyndhurst La doctora habla Español

27OA00648100 Lic # 27OA00646200

201.438.8668

A doutora fala Português

HIGHEST CASH PAID ON THE SPOT FOR YOUR OLD GOLD & DIAMONDS

This holiday season, come to...

Arlington

Jewelers

JEWELRY PROFESSIONALS FOR OVER 35 YEARS

Near Gold is r oz.! pe $1,200 antage dv Take A W! NO

...for our December Specials!

Custom Jewelry Design • Watch & Jewelry Repair • Largest Selection in the AREA!

$2

WATCH BATTERIES

Bring in this coupon for a $2 watch battery.

High line watches not included. 3 per customer.

Expires 12/31/16

HUGE 70% SELECTIONS up to

OFF!

14k Gold Jewelry, Diamonds, Watches, Earrings, Pendants, Bridal, Silver

BUY 1, GET 1 FREE! BUY ONE IN-STOCK PULSAR, CITIZEN, SEIKO WATCH & RECEIVE 2ND WATCH FREE! Equal or lesser value. With coupon. One offer per customer. Offers cannot be combined.

Retail pricing applies. Expires 12/31/16

36 RIDGE ROAD • NORTH ARLINGTON • 201-998-5036

D

04

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Lots of surprises in store for ‘The Big Day’

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – ec. 2 will be a big day for a lot of anxious Kearny High School 12th-grad-

D

ers.

That’s when they’ll be showcasing a performance of “The Big Day,” the annual senior play presented by the KHS Music Department.

And it’s a big deal for these

Kearny Family Health Center

seniors because a portion of the proceeds will help offset the cost of the Class of 2017 prom and Project Graduation so every audience member counts.

Part of the big news about the production is that it can be seen

DR. SOUHA HANNA D.D.S. DR. BEYDOUN PERIODONTIST GUM & IMPLANT SURGEON

General & Cosmetic Dentistry For the Entire Family!

See full gallery @ www.theobserver.com

NOW ACCEPTING AETNA BETTER HEALTH MEDICAID & MEDICARE

Photo courtesy Milly Gonzalez

ORAL SURGEON ON STAFF • Gum Treatment & Surgery • Root Canal Treatment • Crowns & Bridges • Extractions/ Surgery • Dentures & Implants

• Teeth Whitening • Bonding • Porcelain Laminate Veneers • Credit Plans Available • Lumineers

Visit our website: Kearnyfamilyhealthcenter.com

Visit us for a FREE 2nd opinion!

From l., students Jael Solis, Jason Boyle and Luis Limao rehearse a scene from “The Big Day.”

ut our Ask abo ce

Offi NEW In Home e or Tak ING WHITEN !

SYSTEM

Dr. Souha Hanna

CALL NOW FOR FREE EXAM AND APPOINTMENT! 65 Kearny Ave. • Kearny • 201-997-7201

Mon thru Fri 10:00 am to 7:00 pm Sat. 9:00 am to 2:00 pm No Appt. Necessary

Lusitânia

SAVINGS BANK

Investment Property Special Bundle two or more loans and Save!

Interest rates as LOW as....

10-YEAR FIXED RATE 1-4 Family Investment % %

2.000

Rate

0 Points

2.114

APR

15-YEAR FIXED RATE Commercial Properties

3.875 %

Rate

0 Points

3.989 %

APR

107 Pulaski Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 (973) 344-5125 ext. 129 www.Lusitaniabank.com

Payment Example: $9.20 per $1,000 borrowed on a $100,000 10-year fixed rate mortgage at an interest rate of 2.000% will result in 120 payments of $920.13. Payment Example: $7.33 per $1,000 borrowed on a $100,000 15-year fixed rate mortgage at an interest rate of 3.875% will result in 180 payments of $733.41. Actual monthly payment may be higher because examples do not include applicable property taxes, insurance premiums or other related costs. Annual percentage rate (APR) based on $100,000. loan with a 10-year and a 15-year amortization term. Discounted rate applicable only to Investment Properties and subject to Investment Loan Bundle Special. Minimum finance charge of $555.00 on 1-4 Family Dwelling and $775.00 on 5+ Units/Commercial Properties. New loans only. Rates and annual percentage rates are based on 80% loan to value. Rates and annual percentages are effective as of publication date of this ad and are subject to change. Please speak with our Mortgage Department for additional terms and conditions that may apply. Subject to credit approval. Other rates and programs are available.

NMLS # 640892 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY LENDER

Friday, Dec. 2, and Saturday, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m. each night, in the KHS auditorium.

Admission is $6 for students and senior citizens and $8 for the general public. Tickets may be purchased at the door.

Milly Gonzalez, who teaches chorus and introduction to musical theater, is directing the show, which – like last fall’s production – features no musical numbers.

Last year, Gonzalez – who has choreographed the past several KHS spring musicals – was recruited to direct a play, a non-musical, and she picked the madcap comedy “Promedy” for her directorial debut.

Now – after having directed and choreographed “Hairspray” for the 2016 spring musical – she has returned to mine the terrain of humor with prolific playwright Pat Cook’s “The Big Day.” She said she picked this work, not very well known to student theater audiences, as a way “to challenge” the student-actors of whom 85% are first-timers.

“The fact that ‘The Big Day’ is a series of comedy sketches with no definitive storyline makes it super challenging, especially for beginning actors,” Gonzalez explained.

“Often, young actors study their roles by watching others perform it. This results in imitation of other productions rather than the actors bringing their own unique flare to the character.

“Being that recordings of ‘The Big Day’ cannot be found, this forces my students to develop their characters strictly by analyzing the script rather than mimicking other performers’ renditions of the script.

The challenge then is for my

students to capture the true essence of their characters with no frame of reference while piecing each sketch together seamlessly.

“In a nutshell, this play is challenging because there is no cohesive storyline, comedy sketches were not the typical genre performed at Kearny High School in recent years, the actors have no frame of reference when developing their characters and the actors are portraying multiple characters throughout the play.”

The play also afforded an opportunity for students operating behind the scene to expand their horizons since this show calls for 12 movable flats or set pieces to design and construct.

“It’s the first time the senior play has required so much change of scenery, along with lighting and sound effects,” she noted.

Despite the segmented approach by the playwright, Gonzalez advised viewers to watch for a “central narrative thread that connects each scene” – a theme “which they may not get until the end of the play.”

A 26-member cast and a stage crew of 15 are aided by lighting director John Bednardczyk, sound expert Edward Gargiulo and business manager Kathleen Astrella.

Unwilling to give too much away, the director said the device used by Cook to drive the plot turns on a fellow who is transported from his home and thrown into a TV game show as a contestant facing different scenarios.

“It’s like a Rubik’s Cube situation going on and the actor is unaware of what’s happening to see PLAY page

22

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2016

05

KPD: Or are you just glad to see us?

A

t 6 a.m. on Nov. 17, Officers David Bush and Jonathan Dowie pulled over a 2013 Hyundai that was straddling the center line as it headed east on Harrison Ave. near Bergen Ave. When driver Justin Dukes, 29, of Turnersville, N.J., was asked for his credentials, police said, he started chattering about his new job in New York City, became increasingly nervous, began to sweat profusely and was constantly reaching for his waistband.

When he was asked to step from the car, the officers noted that there was a bulge in said waistband. Asked about it, Dukes reportedly replied, “It’s nothing. It’s probably my [inappropriate word not to be used in family newspaper.]”

Luckily for the cops, it turned out to be a plastic container allegedly holding five wax folds of heroin, stamped “Illuminati,” and two bags of suspected cocaine. Police said he also had a hypodermic needle in his sock.

Meanwhile, Dukes’ passenger, Sarah Sawyer-Poper, 20, of Turnersville, was observed apparently trying to stuff something between the seats. Police said that turned out to be a glass pipe. A further search of the vehicle reportedly produced: two more pipes; three empty bags containing coke residue; copper wool (used as a filter in CDS pipes); two prescription bottles, one with penicillin, one with 35 naproxen tablets; and, under the driver’s seat, a loaded Winchester automatic pellet pistol.

Sawyer-Poper was charged with possession of drug

paraphernalia. Charges against Dukes were: possession of cocaine, heroin, Rx drugs, drug paraphernalia and the syringe; possession of drugs in a motor vehicle; unlawful possession of a weapon; possession of a weapon for unlawful purposes, and possession of a weapon by a person not to possess firearms. (Police said Dukes has a criminal history dating to 2006, including 11 arrests and two felony convictions.) He also got a summons for careless driving.

••• Other recent reports from the Kearny police blotter included the following: Nov. 16 Officer Sean Wilson responded to a 10:30 a.m. report of a shoplifter at Payless Shoes on Passaic Ave. and got a description of the suspect and her direction of flight. Police said Officer Kyle Plaugic spotted the woman – Christina Romano, 32, of Kearny – at Belgrove Drive and Lindsay Lane, where she was detained, identified by store personnel and arrested.

Police said a records check revealed she had two $500 warrants, both for assault, one from Belleville and one from Brick Township, and apparently two more names, Christina Benedetto and Christina Gagliardi. She was charged with shoplifting, on the warrants and with unlawful possession of a prescription drug (anxiety meds), and Kearny Judge Thomas D. McKeon added $2,000 to her bail.

••• At 8:40 p.m., Officer Chris Manolis responded to a report of a suspicious person go-

ing door-to-door in the area of Grove St. and Highland Ave. and there encountered Nasiar Day, 18, of Newark, who reportedly claimed to be

soliciting for a power company [at 8:40 p.m?]. Police said he had no town solicitation permit but he did have an Essex County warrant for

Call Today at:

robbery. He was arrested and turned over to Essex authorities, taking with him a Kearny see KPD page

14

201.991.0067

432 Ridge Road, North Arlington NJ • www.RipostaLaw.com

CHRISTMAS

Family Owned & Operated Since 1988

25 % OFF

ALL ARTIFICIAL TREES & 3D OUTDOOR DECOR

TREES FROM

4 ' TO 12' ½

20% OFF SELECT LIFE-SIZE FIGURES

SCHUYLER AUTOMOTIVE COMPLETE AUTO REPAIRS

DOMESTIC & FOREIGN CAR SPECIALIST AUTO ELECTRIC & ELECTRONICS

YOUR COMPLETE TRIM-A-TREE & DECOR HEADQUARTERS ARTIFICIAL TREES & ACCESSORIES • INDOOR/OUTDOOR LIGHTING & DECORATIONS • STOCKINGS • COLLECTIBLES • GIFTS & MORE!

WE CARRY

Reasonable Rates • Reliable Service

485 Schuyler Ave • Kearny, NJ

201-998-5500

LARGEST SELECTION OF LIGHTS & ORNAMENTS IN NEW JERSEY!

10 OFF %

YOUR ENTIRE CHRISTMAS PURCHASE WITH THIS COUPON

Coupon excludes Dept. 56 and farm products and may not be combined with any other offer or discount.

Coupon expires on 12/24/16. KONOV16

241 MAIN STREET, BELLEVILLE, NJ 07109 | 973.450.1070 | STATEFAIRSEASONS.COM

06

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2016

thoughts&views The contents of letters do not reflect the opinion of The Observer staff. Letters must be kept to a maximum of 250 words. Any letters that exceed the maximum will be edited, at the discretion of the publisher, who reserves the right at any time to reject or edit the letters for space. Letters must include the writer’s name, address, and telephone number for verification purposes. The deadline for letters is Thursday at 5 p.m. Any letters that arrive after deadline will not be considered for the upcoming publication. Letters can be sent by e-mail to publisher@theobserver.com or mailed to 39 Seeley Ave., Kearny, N.J. 07032. Anonymous letters will not be published under any circumstances.

A message for World AIDS Day

By Kevin Canessa Jr.

you were alive in the early ‘80s, you likely know that very year when it apnot much, if anything, was proaches, I forget to ever said about the dangers write about it. But I of sharing hypodermic neeremembered this year that dles among addicts.

World AIDS Day is Dec. 1.

But what we later would For some, World AIDS Day learn is that AIDS wasn’t has little significance. And just “the gay man’s disease,” for those who have never as it was originally called. It lost a loved one to this hidcould be transmitted beeous disease, God bless you tween two sexually-active for it. partners of any gender. If an Unfortunately, in my addict had the HIV virus, lifetime of 42 years, I’ve lost the precursor to AIDS itself, two uncles to it – and two and shared needles with other family members both people who didn’t have the died from it – all at way too virus, it could easily be young ages. transmitted.

I’d like to share the story, While we never truly today, of my two uncles who knew when Patrick and both got the disease and Matty contracted HIV, it lost their lives from it. was pretty clear they got it My two uncles, Patrick sometime in the mid- to late and Matty, both had a very ‘80s, while using heroin. hard time dealing with the In our family, we all knew death of their oldest broththey both were HIV posier, Thomas, from what I’ve tive. But it wasn’t somebeen told. Thomas died in thing we ever talked about 1970 at the age of 21 from – privately or overtly. In ulcerative colitis. Thing is, fact, when Patrick died in if Thomas had had the same 1995, the story was that he disease today, he probably had cancer. Even as late as would have been in and out 1995, HIV and AIDS was of the hospital quickly. But still a very taboo subject he got the affliction in 1970 that carried with it a lot of – and at the time, Patrick misinformation. and Matty were both young To this day, I still feel a – still in their teens. horrible sense of regret beThey had such a tough cause Patrick lived with us time dealing with the until the day he died in our death that like many other old place on Ivy St. Even Americans, they turned to then, I was always petrified substance abuse. First it to use the same toilet – we was sniffing glue – then a only had one – that he used. gateway to pot. And after I used to think even a drop that, you name the drug, of urine left in the toilet they probably did it. would be enough to catch One of those drugs was the disease. I’d later learn heroin. And, in the early how silly that notion was.

1980s, very few addicts – or But that was what Amerpeople in general – knew ica was like even in 1995. that sharing needles to People still didn’t know if inject such drugs was as the disease could spread dangerous at it was. AIDS from urine. From saliva. was little known then – and From sharing a cup. unfortunately, it was seen But it’s not this aspect of back then as only a sexuthe disease that prompted ally-transmitted disease. If me to write about my two

E

like Patrick did. He didn’t feel well one day, left work, came home – and two days later, he was gone.

Why do I share all of this?

Well, it’s simple.

The dangers of HIV and AIDS are still so prevalent in today’s world. While there are those expensive medications that slow down the path of the disease, not everyone can afford them.

And yet there are still stories out there of people infected having unprotected sexual relations. There are still stories of people sharing hypodermic needles, leading to the spread of the disease. There are so many other countries in the under-developed world where AIDS is rampant.

As World AIDS Day apuncles. Not one bit, in breathing was so labored, proaches on Dec. 1, it’s my fact. It’s the sheer notion so difficult, and so loud, hope that someone reading that today, in 2016, even that it was all I could hear this might just learn somethough medical advances throughout the house the thing new. It’s my hope that have allowed people to live entire night. It remains, to someday soon, there will for decades with the virus this day, the worst sound be a cure for this hideous (think Magic Johnson), not I’ve ever heard. disease that has claimed the everyone gets to live that At that point, I didn’t lives of untold millions of long because of the absurd know what to do. He was human beings. It’s my hope costs of the anti-viral medi- clearly in agony. But would that if just one person can cations. it even matter if he went to be saved by realizing how Neither Patrick nor Matty the hospital? At that point, quickly life can turn on a ever took any of the mediit was too late for doctors to disease’s diagnosis, we’d all cations that have allowed do anything anyway. be better off.

Johnson and others to live Fortunately, his breathSomehow, my grandmotha normal life decades after ing got better – and someer had to bury three of her becoming HIV positive. In how, he slept through it all. sons, two to this disease. To Patrick’s case, it led to one Maybe he was unconscious. this day, I still don’t know of the most horrifyingly I’ll never know. But the very how she ever managed to slow deaths one could ever next morning, on his own get through it. imagine. power, he got up, walked I’d never wish anyone to I remember one night, down the stairs, and hopped have to experience what we coming home from a weekinto my uncle’s car – and as a family did, especially end trip to Scranton, Pa., to my uncle and his brother watching Patrick wither find Patrick at home, lying drove him to a hospital (I away – and I’d never wish on the couch. At this point, can’t remember whether it any human being to have to the man who was once 170 was West Hudson or Mead- suffer as Patrick did. pounds may have been, owlands Hospital.)

So please, on Dec. 1, take at most, 80 pounds. The The next day, he was a moment to remember just disease just ate away at him. dead. how awful HIV and AIDS But it was his inability to Ten years later, no thanks truly are – and how they breathe properly that has to the same disease, Matty killed so many. May you stuck with me 21 years later. also died, but fortunately, never have to experience Because that night, his he didn’t suffer anything anything like it in your life.

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2016

07

Scams target vets & active-duty military E

arlier this month, the nation observed Veterans Day, honoring all those men and women who have served or are serving in our armed forces. Unfortunately, there are people among us who see these brave Americans as nothing more than potential victims, to be bilked of their financial resources.

Because of this, the State of New Jersey has launched a new anti-fraud initiative, “Defending Our Heroes,” aimed at protecting veterans and active-duty service members from a host of scams targeting them and their families.

As noted in the launch announcement by N.J. Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino and the Division of Consumer Affairs, our state is home to approximately 413,000 veterans and 7,500 active-duty service members, “all of them in the crosshairs of fraudsters trying to swindle them out of their steady government incomes.”

“Veterans are under constant siege by scammers and identity thieves who exploit their goodwill and patriotism to lure them in as financial victims,” Porrino’s statement continued. “Active-duty

service members are also prime targets for con artists who take advantage of their lengthy absences from home and frequent relocations to prey on them and their families.”

The new project combines online information, public outreach and educational materials to promote awareness of financial fraud targeting military service members, veterans and their families.

The “Defending Our Heroes” web page can be accessed at www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/military. It serves as an informational hub detailing the various schemes and scams and provides tips on how to avoid them.

For example, the site warns of “military discount” scams that offer service members special pricing on a variety of items from loans to vehicles, then dupe them out of hefty “upfront fees.”

The site also cautions against phone calls seeking donations to bogus charities and against con artists posing as Veterans Affairs representatives who trick victims into divulging personal information that can be used to steal their identities.

To further raise awareness

One coming down, another going up

of military-related fraud, Consumer Affairs will present public education programs to veterans groups and enlisted personnel around the state, and “Defending Our Heroes” educational

materials will be available for public dissemination.

For additional information, visit the website cited above.

Civilians also can benefit from the anti-scam advice.

For instance, click on “Ten

Red Flags That It Might Be a Scam.” To our mind, that should be printed out by anyone who gets phone calls, email – or snail mail. Meaning, everyone.

– Karen Zautyk

SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1975

EFFECTIVE ALARM SYSTEMS

I

N C

All types of alarms from the smallest home to the largest industrial complex at competitive prices.

SERVING NORTHERN NEW JERSEY • COMPETITIVE PRICING • FREE ESTIMATES • FULLY INSURED

FREE SYSTEM! LIMITED TIME OFFER

Start Protecting Your Family

TODAY!

ALARM

WITH CENTRAL STATION MONITORING

Call for more details!

201-998-0890 www.effectivealarms.com • sales@effecivealarms.com

Authorized Security Dealer

Thank you for choosing the Radiology Center as your imaging resource this past Breast Cancer Awareness month!

THERADIOLOGYCENTER 736 Page Ave. • Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 • (201) 729-1234

OPEN MRI •HIGH FIELD MRI • CT SCAN • ULTRASOUND • DOPPLER STUDIES ECHOCARDIOGRAM DIGITAL X-RAY • DIGITAL MAMMOGRAPHY • BONE DENSITY SCAN

“4 out of 5 Referring Physicians bring their own families to The Radiology Center”

Are you 40 years or older?

Have you had your yearly Mammography?

The most important test in your life should be trusted to The Radiology Center.

CHOOSE QUALITY Photo By Ron Leir

Demolition is entering what looks to be the final stages on the site of the former Motorcycle Mall center and adjacent retail stores at 165-183 Washington Ave. off Rutgers St. in Belleville. The property is to be developed as a 14,000 square foot, 35-foot-high Walgreens with a drive-thru pharmacy. This will replace an existing Walgreens on Washington between Rossmore Place and Holmes St. Construction is projected to take three to four months.

Latest Low Dose Digital Technology Board Certified Radiologists 25 Years and Over 100,000 Mammograms

CHOOSE CONVENIENCE Day, Evening & Weekend Hours for your Convenience No Prescription needed for Screening Mammograms We Accept All Insurances

Call us to set up your Low Dose Mammogram.

Se Habla Espanol. Mowimy Po Polsku.

(201) 729-1234

08

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Woman saved after leaping into river

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY –

W

hat started as a relatively minor traffic accident in South Kearny Saturday morning ended with the dramatic rescue of one of the drivers, who jumped off the Passaic River bridge.

According to information

provided by both the Kearny Police Department and the Fire Department, the saga unfolded as follows: At 6:30 a.m., KPD Officers Sean Podolski and Michael Gontarczuk responded to the report of a two-car crash on the bridge, in the northbound lanes of Rt. 1/9, and arrived to find that one vehicle had rear-ended the other.

Also called to the scene were the KFD, to deal with spilled fuel and, along with Kearny EMS, to assist the driver whose car had been hit. That motorist, a 48-year-old Jersey City woman, complained of neck pain and was subsequently transported to University Hospital in Newark.

The other driver, a 27-yearold woman from Newark, was

BRADY, BRADY & REILLY

NOTICE Have you or someone you love been involved in a crash or accident involving New Jersey Transit?

questioned by the police, who said there appeared to be no signs she was under the influence of alcohol.

As she was sitting on the curb, waiting for the interview to continue, she suddenly jumped up, hurdled the center median -- running into southbound traffic -- climbed over the bridge guardrail and plunged into the frigid waters of the river. Gontarczuk and several firefighters tried to stop her as she was fleeing but could not reach her in time.

It is estimated that she fell about 50 feet to the water, and the current carried her under the span.

KFD and Newark fireboats were alerted, but before they could be launched, the woman -- who fortunately was still conscious -- drifted to the Newark side of the river. Waiting at a rocky embankment behind a Doremus Ave. chemical company were Gontarczuk, an unidentified witness, KFD Capt. George Harris and Firefighters Johnny Robinson and Javier Fandino, all of whom had run over the bridge to Newark to reach her.

According to authorities, the

rescuers were near enough to communicate with the woman, but she did not take the life rope they threw to her. She reportedly “would go face down for awhile and then tread water.”

They continued to talk to her, to coax her, and she finally grabbed the rope and they were able to pull her closer to the shore. At that point, Fandino entered the water, waded out up to his knees and brought her to safety. The time was 7:21 a.m., and she had been in the river approximately 20 minutes.

The rescuers stayed with her -- treating her, talking to her, comforting her and keeping her warm -- until Newark EMS arrived and took her to University Hospital.

KFD Chief Steve Dyl commended them all for “an outstanding job.”

Dyl said that at the time the woman jumped, luckily “the tide was probably just changing, so there wasn’t a very strong current.” If there had been, this story could have ended differently, despite the best efforts of the determined rescuers.

/theobservernj

If so, it is crucial that you contact an experienced accident lawyer immediately. Only a skilled lawyer can help you achieve compensation by identifying the best method of recovery in such cases.

The attorneys at Brady, Brady & Reilly are currently handling all claims against New Jersey Transit.

Call and make an appointment for a free consultation!

OUR BEST SELLER!

Statute of limitation for ANY CLAIMS against NJ TRANSIT: Notice of your intention to file a claim against NJ TRANSIT must be sent to the claims department within 90 days of the accident in which you were injured or you will be forever barred from filing a lawsuit.

Stew’s Choice Gift Basket

A wooden crate filled with delicious Smoked Gouda, Vermont Cheddar, Multiseed Flatbreads, Cranberry Fitness Mix, Pistachios, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Caramel Popcorn, Pretzel Bites, Mini Chocolate Truffles, and Freshly Ground Coffee. Shipped in our famous signature cow print box!

Contact our law firm immediately after an accident so that we can send your notice and begin investigating your claim.

Kathleen M. Reilly and Lawrence P. Brady are experienced personal injury lawyers who handle claims against New Jersey Transit. Upon representation, Brady, Brady & Reilly, LLC will timely notify New Jersey Transit Operations of your claim and begin investigating your case. For a free legal consultation, call us at 201-997-0030.

NO FEES UNLESS YOU RECOVER DAMAGES.

377 KEARNY AVE., KEARNY, NJ 07032

T: 201-997-0030 • F: 201-997-7150 • www.bbr-law.com HOUSE CALLS • HOME VISITS NOW AVAILABLE

h $5999

#101 Net wt. 3 lbs.

StewsGifts.com 1-800-510-2398

Free Gift!

Four decadent, chocolate brownies, in a special gift box with every order of Stew’s Choice Gift Basket.

Use code:

BROWNIE24

at checkout.

Offer ends 12/31/16

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2016

09

Kearny Ave. fire displaces 17 KEARNY – Thanksgiving-eve fire on Kearny Ave. displaced 17 people from their apartments, but all escaped injury, so there was still reason for gratitude.

According to Kearny Fire Department Chief Steve Dyl, the blaze apparently started in a common hallway on the second floor of the threestory home at 197 Kearny Ave., between Wilson Ave. and Boyd St., but the cause is still undetermined.

The alarm came in at 5:08

A

p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 23, and the fire was declared under control by 5:33.

All 17 occupants reportedly self-evacuated from the wood-frame structure but were unable to return to their residences and have been temporarily relocated by the Red Cross. Dyl said Photos by Skyler Whitehead there was moderate fire damThe side of a multi-family home at 197 Kearny Ave. is charred by a holiday-eve age to the second floor, minor fire as sparks are seen spurting from the building. damage to the third and water damage to the first. Reoccupation of the dwelling is contingent upon Buildings Department inspection and subsequent repairs, the chief

GreenLife Energy Solutions FREE WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM

Stewart’s matriarch dies

Use the code “ThanksGL62” to receive a free gift**

Call Today to see if you qualify!

1(877)796-8728

Eligible Participants May Receive:

Se habla español

Installation of cost-effective energy measures, in a home, which can include:

Free Energy Conservation Program 100% Sponsored by PSE&G & NJ Clean Energy Program, for low-income families who meet the requirements. Let us help you to lower your energy usage, utility bills and save the planet!*

• Replacement of inefficient refrigerators • New Light Bulbs • New Thermostats • Insulation Upgrades • Heating & Cooling Equipment Maintenance • Personalized Energy Education • Helps lower monthly utility bills

**Offer valid until 02/01/17. Must have a Home Energy Audit completed by GreenLife**

*Eligibility based on income & participation of certain federal assistance programs.*

SCHUYLER SAVINGS BANK

Alastair and Phyllis Stewart ran the Stewart’s Scottish Market in Kearny. Phyllis died last month. Her husband predeceased her.

The matriarch of Stewart’s Scottish Market has died.

Phyllis L. Stewart, who with her late husband Alastair, ran the market for decades, died Thursday, Oct. 27, in Treasure Island, Fla., where she lived since 2006.

Phyllis was born in Newark and met the love of her life, Alastair, while they were both in high school. They married in April 1948 and started a family the following year in

said.

KFD Acting Chief Inspector Juan Barroso is in charge of the investigation into the exact cause of the blaze.

Although left temporarily homeless, the displaced were able to enjoy Thanksgiving dinners, courtesy of meals delivered to them by the Town of Kearny in conjunction with Tops Diner of East Newark.

– Karen Zautyk

Kearny – one that grew to a family of five children.

Over the years, being a loving wife and mother, Phyllis also helped her husband, Al, with the family business.

Stewart’s Market was established in 1931 by her deceased father-in-law, Albert Stewart.

When Alastair died in 1985, Phyllis continued the family business with her two sons. It see STEWARTS page

11

Ken Davie “Your Family’s Lawyer” • Matrimonial & Municipal Courts • Home and Business Sales • Wills and Estates •Labor and Criminal Law

Experience • Compassion • Results

CIFELLi & DAVIE

334 Harrison Ave. • Harrison, NJ (973) 482-1180 or (800) 303-7716 Fax (973) 482-0223

We’re Not Just a Bank - We’re Family 20 Davis Avenue Kearny, NJ 07032 (201) 991-6078

203-205 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd.

Harrison, NJ 07029 (973) 412-1266

www.schuylersavings.com

Spectacular LOW Mortgage Rates 30 Year Fixed 3.750% RATE 3.805% APR*

15 Year Fixed 3.000% RATE

Payment $4.65 PER $1,000

Payment $6.92 PER $1,000

3.097% APR*

1/1/30 ARM** 1.875% INITIAL RATE 3.423% APR*

Initial Payment $3.64 PER $1,000 *Annual Percentage Rate (APR) accurate as of 11/15/16. ** Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) Interest Rate may be increased after consummation Required down payments as low as 5% with Private Mortgage Insurance. Rates quoted for owner-occupied New Jersey properties only. Application fee $150; appraisal fee $475; flood certification fee $20; credit report fee $15.15 per borrower for one family and condo loans. Fees may be higher for 2-4 family homes. Property insurance is required. Flood insurance may be required. Rates quoted are for qualifying applicants only. Attorney review fee is $250. Monthly cost per $1,000 borrowed represents principal and interest only and does not include escrows for real estate taxes and/or insurance premiums, which, if applicable, will make your actual payment obligation greater. Rates and terms are subject to change without notice. Loans are subject to credit approval. Not NMLS # 507571 responsible for any typographical errors. Other terms available. Please call for details.

10

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2016

01

that the ticket stubs with the buyers’ names are placed in “ShopRite donated gift cards bags in their classes by their which we used to pay for 18, teachers.

13.5-ounce cans of whipped On the day of the event, cream and the plates so we last Wednesday, five tickets could apply all the money we are pulled from each bag and raised to the camp,” Gillespie the first five students whose said. tickets were randomly picked Fifth-grader Danica Carr, became the designated pie the school’s Student Council throwers in the gymnatorium. president, went on to explain For the first hour, as their

FATIMA from

entire class watched in anticipation, each of the five fourthgraders selected “attacked’’ their teacher “victims,” each of whom placed his/her head in a circular opening of a heavy cardboard flat.

When they hit their target, the youngsters sitting in the gym bleachers roared their approval.

For the next hour, it was five

The Schuyler

TRY OUR NE W

LUNCH SPECIALS!

OPEN ON CHRISTMAS FOR BREAKFAST FROM 8AM TILL 3PM • CALL FOR CATERING ORDERS

BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER • COFFEE Buy 1 Entree

25% OFF

Dine In Only

Dine In Only

Get 1 FREE

TOTAL BILL

KIDS EAT FREE W/ ONE PAYING ADULT

MON. - FRI. Dine In Only

15% OFF FOR SENIORS

ANY TIME, ANY DAY!

WE DELIVER (MIN. $20) • BYOB • WE WELCOME CORPORATE ACCOUNTS

500 SCHUYLER AVE • LYNDHURST •201.935.0900

Annual

Kearny Tree Lighting Festival

Thursday, December 1, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Concert at Town Hall 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Kearny Combined 6th Grade Chorus • Kearny High School Ensamble Lincoln School Chorus and Members of Next Step Dance Company and More!

Santa’s arrival & the lighting of the Kearny Christmas Tree

Festival in Town Hall Park 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Visit Santa. . . Don’t forget your camera!

The new Jingle Bell Stage featuring Frosty and “Winter Ice” Sisters • Face Painting • Balloon Making Holiday Crafts • Magic Shows • Costumed Characters Photo Stations • And More!

Special thanks to: Rosa Agency • Girl Scouts Holsman Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation HVAC Services, LLC • Kearny Fire Department Kearny Public Library • Midtown Pharmacy Plaque Art Creations • River Terminal Development West Hudson Arts & Theater Company (W.H.A.T.) West Hudson/South Bergen Optimist Club Sponsored by Mayor Alberto G. Santos & Members of the Town Council

f

www.kearnynj.org

Like the KUEZ on facebook for the latest information on events and activites

Top photo courtesy Jaime Gillespie; inset and bottom photos by Ron Leir

At top, teacher Tonilyn Pinho is pied by one of her students; inset, unidentified teacher uses goggles to protect her eyes; at bottom, from l., are teacher Jaime Gillespie, fifth-grader Danica Carr, Principal Kevin Stahl and district Personnel Director James Doran.

fifth-graders’ turn to pelt their teachers with the white stuff as their classmates looked on and reacted accordingly.

The last round was reserved for 10 youngsters whose pies were directed at Principal Kevin Stahl, the school nurse, guidance counselor, computer lab teacher and Harrison High School teacher/boys’ volleyball coach Nick Landy, a longtime Fatima volunteer.

“It’s really fun!” was Danica’s assessment of the program.

Fourth-grade teacher Michele Lind, one of those who agreed to get pounded, took the experience in good stead.

“My husband, George, bought me a rain poncho and I put on a shower cap for my hair and those Minion goggles for my eyes,” said Lind, now in her 18th year as an educator,

the first three at the former Holy Cross School and the rest at Hamilton School.

“Camp Fatima is such a great program for kids with disabilities and our kids have a ball knowing they can throw pie in the teachers’ faces. I’ve done it all three years. I got hit all five times. My students had good aim.”

District Personnel Director James Doran, who dropped by during the first hour, quipped: “This is all an extension of the [Common] Core standards – how to aim right, getting along with your teacher and how to have fun in school.”

For Principal Stahl, it’s time well spent.

“Thanksgiving is the perfect time of year for teaching our students giving back, particularly since Camp Fatima has so many volunteers from our school system,” he said.

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2016

11

QPHS gets $50K donation for scholarships T

NORTH ARLINGTON – he Investors Foundation, which provides grant funding for nonprofit organizations that enrich the communities served

by Investors Bank, awarded $50,000 to Queen of Peace High School for the current school year, the foundation announced recently.

The grant will be used to provide financial aid to qualified students attending the school.

QPHS faced closure at the end of the last academic year, but alumni and friends of the

school raised more than $1 million in just over a month to keep its doors open. Donations, like this one, continue to flow in.

“We are delighted that the Investors Foundation has chosen to generously support our students in this way,” said the Rev. Mike Donovan, president of Queen of Peace High School and pastor of Queen of Peace Church.

“Thanks to this grant, many deserving young men and women will be able to afford the excellent education offered at Queen of Peace High

School now and for years to come.”

Today, more than 200 students come from dozens of towns and cities in Bergen, Hudson, Essex, Passaic and Union counties. There is also a significant international

student population.

“We are proud to support Queen of Peace High School,” said Investors Bank President and CEO Kevin Cummings. “Our schools have a great responsibility in molding the next generation,

and the faculty and staff at Queen of Peace High School continue to make a positive impact on all the students who walk through its doors.”

For more information about Queen of Peace High School, visit qphs.org.

Portuguese Restaurant & Tapas Bar

TR

ero’s estaurant

Takeout & Party Room Available

Open 7 Days a Week for Lunch & Dinner

Your Chef Tero • Established in 2000

WEDNESDAY Traditional Pitcher of Sangria w/ Chicken Wings Party on the Grill Seafood Fiesta for Two

$21 $25

Specials “Lunch”

$9

Happy Hour Mon-Fri • 3-7PM Sunday All Day House Martinis

$5

THURSDAY Surf & Turf Filet Mignon w/ Lobster Tail Ribeye Steak w/ Stuffed Shrimp Soup or Salad Incl.

$19.95 $19.95

222-224 Ridge Road • Lyndhurst • 201.935.8818 • Fax 201.935.8819 Photo by Daniel Hedden

www.TerosRestaurant.com • info@TerosRestaurant.com

Queen of Peace High School recently received a $50,000 grant from the Investors Foundation. At QPHS are, from l., Queen of Peace High School students Ashley Ruivo and Matthew Hernandez, Investors Bank Kearny Manager Maria Hernandez (Matthew’s mother), Principal John Tonero, Golden Griffin (the school’s mascot), Senior Vice President & Regional Manager Robert Zajac, Jeremy Striano, Samantha Cummings and Vice President & Retail Market Manager Betty Spiropoulos.

09

Treasure Island, Fla.; Patricia S. Adams (Stuart) of St. remains open today under Petersburg, Fla.; Alastair M. the direction of her son, Stewart Jr. of Kearny; and Alastair Jr. Edward A. Stewart (Michele) Phyllis was a very kind, of Brick. loving and compassionate She is also survived by her woman and could be very grandchildren, Eric Miles, quick-witted at times. She Nicola Atieh (Dan), Ashley enjoyed morning walks on Rai (Alvin), Satori Kearney the beach and spending time (Blakemore), Seanna Adams, with her family and friends.

Samantha Stewart and Frank She enjoyed celebrating fam- Davis(Cristine); greatily birthdays, holidays and grandchildren Aislynn and special occasions.

Rilynn Atieh, Carter Rai and “We will miss her dearly – Brianna Davis; sisters-in-law, every day. It brings us peace Nanette Edmiston and Mary that she is finally holding Stewart; and many nieces, hands again with the love of nephews and cousins, all of her life,” her daughter, Patti whom she loved dearly.

Adams, said.

A celebration of her life Phyllis was predeceased by took lace at Pasadena Comher mother Elizabeth, father munity Church Chapel in St. Cyril, brother Bobby, husPetersburg, Fla., on Nov. 14. band Alastair, brother-in-law The family requests donaAlbert, mother-in-law Grace, tions in Phyllis’ name to and many aunts and uncles.

Angels Against Abuse, Inc., Survivors include her at angelsagainstchildabuse. children, Deborah S. Levcom or a children’s charity ittino (Bob) of Treasure of choice in honor of her Island, Fla.; Judith S. Wax of love for children.

STEWARTS from

We Specialize in Repast

11-35 River Road | North Arlington, NJ | 201.246.0100 Centanninj.com |

Centanni Ristorante

Make your Reservations for

Christmas Eve & New Years Eve! OPEN NEW YEARS DAY AT 12:00PM BUY 1, GET 1

BUY 1, GET 1

BUY 1, GET 1

BUY 1, GET 1

Eggplant or Chicken Parmigiana

Baked Lasagna

Chicken Francese

Penne CBT

FREE!

served over Pasta

FREE!

FREE! served over Pasta

FREE!

Sun. thru Thurs. 1 per customer. Cannot be combined. Must be dinner size entree. Any subsitutions will be extra charge. Not valid on holidays. Expires 12/15/16

12

aroundtown THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Belleville

Mayor Raymond Kimble, the Township Council and Belleville Board of Education invite residents to come celebrate the holidays at the Township of Belleville’s annual Holiday Tree Lighting Friday, Dec. 2, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Belleville High School.

Aside from the tree lighting, there will be horse and carriage rides, trackless train rides, pictures with Santa, music, free refreshments, food vendors and much more, all presented by the Belleville Recreation Department.

••• The Kevin G. Kennedy Civic Association sponsors a holiday toy drive for the children of Belleville on Friday, Dec. 9, from 7 to 11 p.m., at American Legion hall, 621 Washington Ave. Santa Claus will make a special appearance. Guests are asked to bring a toy or make a donation at the door. A buffet dinner with pizza will be provided.

••• The Belleville Public Library & Information Center is seeking volunteers to deliver and pick up books for homebound patrons. Those interested are asked to contact the circulation desk.

The library is also offering these programs: • In partnership with Literacy Volunteers of America Essex & Passaic Counties, the library sponsors English tutoring at a non-refundable yearly fee of $25 for two hours a week. For more information or to register, call 973-566-6200, ext. 217.

• The library continues its free Movie Mondays for all Belleville adults on Dec. 5, featuring “Prisoners” (R / 2 hrs., 33 mins.), with Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhall. The rest of the schedule includes: Dec. 12, “Room” (R / 1 hr., 58 mins.), with Brie Larson and Jacob Tremblay; and Dec. 19, “The Holiday” (PG-13 / 2 hrs., 18 mins.), with Kate Winslet and Cameron Diaz.

Bring your own lunch or snack to enjoy during the film.

••• The Belleville Health Department has free flu vac-

cine available for township residents. For an appointment, call 973-450-3394.

Harrison

The National Honor Society of Harrison High School hosts the Harrison Lions Club as it holds its annual Winter Wonderland shopping bazaar from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3, at Harrison High School, 800 Hamilton St. The event is open to the public. There will be a unique variety of craft items – and a free gift for the first 50 kids.

At the Kids Corner, children can purchase and paint their own wood ornament, watch a movie, receive a free vision screening and write a letter to Santa. Free pictures with Santa will be offered from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, visit e-clubhouse.org/ sites/harrisonnj or facebook. com/harrisonlionsclub.

••• Zumba classes are offered at Centro Romeu Cascaes, 308 William St. Do your heart a favor and sweat off some calories at the same time in this one-hour class that meets at 7:30 p.m. Mondays with Jesus Cruz and 7:30 p.m. Thursdays with Pinky Jiteshkumar. Walkins are welcome. Admission is $7. Bring a towel and bring a friend. For more information, call 201-401-0826 or email harrisonzumba@yahoo.com.

••• Co-ed basketball registrations are continuing through Nov. 30 at the Harrison Community Center, 401 Warren St. Harrison Recreation is forming teams for children in grades 1 to 8 – and proof of Harrison residency is required. There is a $25 registration fee. For more information, call 973-268-2469.

Kearny

The Kearny High School PTA hosts a holiday market on Friday, Dec. 2, from 6 to 10 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. Enter through the front door, 336 Devon St. There will be plenty of unique gift ideas, plus food and drinks for sale. For more information, visit www.khs.my-pta.org or send an email to kearnyhighschoolPTA@yahoo.com.

••• Kearny's Project Graduation sponsors its annual trip to Sands Casino/outlets Sunday, Dec. 4. Come for holiday shopping at the outlets – there are two floors of stores to get some shopping done. Also, a bus will head to Bethlehem, Pa., for even more shopping.

Then enjoy some time at the casino. Tickets are $30, with $20 slot money back and a $5 food voucher. A bus leaves at 9 a.m. from Kearny Bank, 614 Kearny Ave. Coffee, tea and rolls will be available prior to boarding the bus. Bingo games and more will be played on the bus. To reserve a seat, contact Judy at 201-991-5812 or jh519@aol.com or email Ann Rodrigues at jmramr@ hotmail.com. The deadline for reservations is Thursday, Dec. 1.

••• The Presbyterian Boys & Girls Club, 663 Kearny Ave., hosts its annual carnival Friday, Dec. 2, and Saturday, Dec. 3, from 7 to 9 p.m. The club encourages the entire community to attend the carnival, which is under the direction of PBGC Executive Director Tom Fraser, PBGC Board Chairman Paul Vieira and other board members.

More than 100 children will participate in operating more than 30 games of skill, including the goldfish toss, spin the wheel, feed to clown, go fish and more. There will also be a giant table of arts and crafts, stuffed animals and baked goods. The carnival benefits the PBGC. ••• The Woman’s Club of Arlington, Evening Membership Department, meets Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Henrietta Benstead Center, 60 Columbia Ave.. A Christmas chorus performance will be presented

by Kearny students and members will enjoy the annual gift exchange. The hostesses for the evening are Barbara Toczko, chairwoman, assisted

by Debbie Weber and Debbie Lowry. The public is welcome.

••• The Kearny Public Library hosts an adult cooking class with instructor Maria DeSousa on Saturday, Dec. 3,

at 11 a.m. Ravioli is on the menu. Participants will try filling pasta squares with a variety of fillings and will also experiment with dressing up ravioli with a variety of options.

The class meets in the lower-level kitchen at the Main Library, 318 Kearny Ave. All ingredients will be provided. This is a hands-on class, so the class size is limited. Call the library at 201-998-2666 to reserve a spot.

••• St. Stephen’s Seniors, 676 Kearny Ave., meets every first and third Tuesday of the month in Hedges Hall. Refreshments are served at noon, with the meeting at 1 p.m.

After the meeting, there's a 50/50 drawing and then bingo.

New members are always welcome. A Winter Celebration is planned for Tuesday, Dec. 20, at noon. Several 2017 trips are being planned. For more information, call Alan Henderson, president, at 201-991-4771.

Lyndhurst

Certified instructor Marisa Gelsomino conducts a new type of exercise at the Lyndhurst Community Pool – Aqua Zumba – which blends the Zumba philosophy with water resistance for one pool party not to be missed. Classes run for 12 weeks on Wednesdays and Fridays starting Nov. 30. The Wednesday classes will start at noon and Friday classes start at 11 a.m. Note, however, that for the month of January, classes will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays at 11 a.m.

Classes are open to residents and non-residents. The cost for the 12-week session is $60 for one class per week or $99 for two classes per week.

Sign up at the Lyndhurst Parks and Recreation Office, 250 Cleveland Ave. Checks should be made payable to the Township of Lyndhurst. Call 201-804-2482 for more details.

••• The Department of Parks & Recreation announces the return of Santa’s mailbox at the Lyndhurst Town Hall lawn. It is a special mailbox that goes directly to Santa’s Workshop in the North Pole. Remember

that Santa needs the children’s addresses to answer all the letters, so make sure it is included before putting it in the mailbox. Also note that since Santa will be getting much busier closer to Christmas, he cannot take any mail after Monday, Dec. 19.

••• Take a free trip to The Outlets at Bergen Town Center, Monday, Dec. 5, courtesy of the Lyndhurst Parks & Recreation Department. To reserve a seat on the bus, which will depart from the NJ Transit lot (by the Home Goods) on New York Ave. at 9:30 a.m. and return by 3 p.m., call the Parks & Rec office at 201-804-2482.

••• Lyndhurst Public Library patrons are invited to sample the Mango Languages online language-learning system at no cost. More than 40 foreign language courses and 16 English as a Second Language (ESL) courses are available.

Mango Languages can be accessed through www.lyndhurstlibrary.org. Log in with a valid Lyndhurst library card number. Patrons can access this service from home. For more information, call Library Director Donna Romeo at 201-804-2478, ext. 7, or email romeo@lyndhurst.bccls.org.

••• The Lyndhurst Health Department hosts its bi-annual blood screening Friday, Dec. 2, beginning at 8 a.m. at 253 Stuyvesant Ave. The screening includes a chemistry profile, complete blood count (CBC), lipid profile and thyroid level. A 12-hour fast is required. This service is available to Lyndhurst residents ages 18 and older for $26. Payments will be accepted in cash or check made payable to Medical Laboratory Diagnostics. Pre-registration is required. Call 201-804-2500 for an appointment.

North Arlington

The Senior Harmony Club sponsors a New Year’s celebration at the Empire Club on Thursday, Dec. 29. Enjoy a family-style meal, drinks and dance music. For reservations or information, call Anna at 201-939-2960.

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2016

SANCTUARY from

01

trains and deputizes Hudson County corrections officers to implement this policy.

So if someone who meets the federal criteria under 287(g) commits a crime for which they are arrested, they are held at the Hudson County Jail in south Kearny as federal detainees – not eligible for bail – and if they are deemed a national security threat, they are subject to deportation

by DHS to their native countries, Santos said.

To facilitate the immigrants’ detention, Santos said, the DHS rents space at the county jail where, he added, there are between 400 to 600 detainees on the average on any given day of whom some are transfers from Bergen County.

The 2016 Hudson County budget shows that Hudson anticipated collecting a total of $21,279,500 for “maintenance of federal & ICE (U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement) inmates in county institutions.”

Of the several hundred detainees lodged in the jail, during a recent 16-month period, 64 have been “flagged” as meeting the 287(g) eligibility standards as defined by DHS, according to Hudson County government spokesman James Kennelly.

Such criteria, he said, include individuals with a “significant history of harm to the community,” including convictions for domestic abuse, repeated substance abuse, criminal violence and multiple offenses of the like.

Of those 64 cases, Kennelly said, “16 have been deported,” which he characterized as “only a tiny fraction” of the overall number of immigrant detainees, “so it’s a very targeted program.”

And, by getting criminal immigrants off the streets – and possibly out of the U.S. – “we’re keeping them from preying on locals,” he added.

In New Jersey, aside

13

Two great rates.

Choose your term.

Photo courtesy ICE

The quickening pace of immigrant detentions is raising concern among advocacy groups.

from Hudson, only the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office has opted into 287(g) while Salem County has applied for admission, according to ICE’s website, and law enforcement officers in 15 other states have followed suit.

“From January 2006 through Sept. 30, 2015, the 287(g) program is credited with identifying 402,079 potentially removable aliens – mostly at local jails,” reported ICE. How many have been deported ICE doesn’t say.

But immigrant advocacy groups take issue with the claims made by ICE and Hudson County.

Ari Rosmarin, public policy director for the American Civil Liberties of New Jersey, said his organization, which partners with the immigrant rights movement, is “extremely disappointed” in Hudson’s decision to re-up.

“There’s no evidence that 287(g) has made Hudson County safer,” Rosmarin said. “Instead, when local law enforcement volunteers to do ICE’s work, it … drives a wedge between local law enforcement and the [immigrant] community.

Even today, we hope the Hudson County executive [Tom DeGise] takes another look – the county can withdraw from the program whenever it chooses.”

Given that Hudson is the most ethnically diverse county in the Garden State, Rosmarin said the county’s action “has

made Hudson the poster child for what a Trump immigrant enforcement program will look like.”

Nationwide, he said that during fiscal 2015, ICE deported 235,413 people, including nearly 70,000 physically arrested by the federal agency.

Another advocacy group opposed to Hudson’s participation in 287(g) is the American Friends Service Committee which operates an Immigrant Rights Program based in Newark.

Chia-Chia Wang, a program manager, said the AFSC has had a tough time getting statistical information from ICE about Hudson but she said that what is known is that for 2015, “over 300 immigration detainer requests were issued in Hudson County,” but she said it’s unclear how many were deported.

And, she said, it appears that Hudson’s enforcement of 287(g) “has cast a wider net” beyond those undocumented immigrants held for serious crimes to include people “with no criminal convictions or those with one or two misdemeanors” or people being held with criminal convictions for offenses that happened two to three decades ago and for which they previously served time. And many of those people are being held indefinitely, with a lot separated from family members, she see SANCTUARY page

1.20

%

APY *

20-Month Raise Your Rate CD Min. deposit $2,500 • Max. deposit $250,000

Freedom to raise your CD rate when you choose!

.80

%

APY *

7-Month CD

Min. deposit $1,000 • Max. deposit $250,000

Get a .10% Bonus and Earn .90% APY* if you also open a Regency Checking Account.

Plus receive FREE...

• FREE Debit Card • FREE Online Banking • FREE Bill Pay • FREE e-Statements • FREE Checks

(1st order only; certain styles apply)

Service beyond the ordinary.

1-888-499-BANK • www.CrownBankonline.com *The Annual Percentage Yields (APYs) are effective as of publication date. New money required to open accounts and obtain stated APYs. The Raise Your Rate feature offers the opportunity to adjust to a higher interest rate once during the initial term of the certificate. The new rate will remain effective from the date the bank receives and accepts notification and will continue for the remainder of the initial term. Executing the rate adjustment option will not affect any other condition of the certificate. Receive a bonus of 10 basis points (0.90% APY) on the 7-Month CD if you open a new Crown Bank Regency Checking Account with an opening deposit of $500 in new money and maintain this balance each day for the entire term of the CD. Offers may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Penalty for early withdrawal. Fees could reduce earnings.

Member

FDIC

22 333_Crown_CD Ad_HalfPage Vertical_4.9x12.75_031716_PRINT.indd 1

3/17/16 3:25 PM

14

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2016

ORNAMENT from

03

to plan next year’s events.

Although the official unveiling isn’t happening until this week, word has gotten out to the extent that, according to DeCastro Lawdansky, she has already taken orders for 58 ornaments from

residents and from people who’ve had past associations with Kearny.

“People may also want to purchase the ornaments as gifts for their children or grandchildren,” Peneda suggested.

Four members of the Kearny corporate community

05

was driving on the shoulder of Rt. 7. As is often the case, summons for the permit viola- as dedicated blotter readers like Thomas know, the driver tion. who called attention to himself Nov. 17 ended up with more than just Officers Bush and Dowie, at a traffic summons. Police said Bergen and Harrison Aves. at 3 Charles Randell, 27, of Jersey a.m., stopped a 2007 Chrysler City, had a suspended license that was travelling with its and five warrants, all motor headlights off and reportedly vehicle-related: Hazlet, $750; detected a certain odor and Jersey City, $574; Bayonne, saw loose marijuana scattered $747; Newark, $100 and $2,500. over the interior. In addition to the lighting violation, driver He was arrested and the aforementioned municipalities were Khalil Johnson, 21, of Newark, notified that he was in custody. was charged with possession Nov. 19 of pot, drug paraphernalia and At 7:30 a.m., Officer Sean a prescription drug (promethKelly reported a 2000 Cadilazine). lac stopped dead in the right ••• northbound lane of Rt. 1/9 Officer Pat Becker, on patrol with other vehicles swervin South Kearny at 8:30 a.m., ing around it and the driver stopped a 2007 Toyota that had asleep at the wheel.

Police said crossed two lanes of traffic and KPD from

sponsored production of the ornament, the committee said.

For more information about the ornament, anniversary events and/or the Town of Kearny’s history, visit www.kearny150.org or the Kearny 150 Sesquicentennial Facebook page.

Kelly managed to awaken Matthew Johnson, 29, of Irvington, after repeatedly shaking the car and shouting at him but he seemed unaware of his whereabouts.

Following field sobriety tests, and an Alcotest at headquarters, Johnson was charged with DWI, driving while suspended, parking on a highway, delaying traffic and obstructing traffic. He was eventually turned over to the Irvington PD since he was wanted on two MV-related warrants ($500 and $250) from that township.

Nov. 21 Officer Chris Levchak, responding to a 9:30 a.m. accident at the Belleville Pike and Schuyler Ave., found that one of the drivers had a suspended license and a MV warrant

To place a classified ad, please call

201.991.1600 from Nutley, police said. Luis Velasquez, 39, of Newark, was arrested on those charges and for failing to surrender a suspended license, and Nutley PD was contacted.

••• At 1:30 p.m., Officer Alan Stickno was called to ShopRite, where security reported having a shoplifter in custody.

Police said Maureen Salamanca, 45, of East Orange, had attempted to steal 17 sticks of deodorant, worth $93. She was charged with theft, as well as possession of a glass pipe containing suspected crackcocaine residue, and on three warrants: East Orange criminal warrant, $500; Pennsville, drug-related, $2,500; Bloomfield, shoplifting, $1,500.

Police said that as she

was being transferred to the Hudson County Jail, she complained of feeling sick and had to be taken under guard to Jersey City Medical Center. But she was en route to the pokey by midnight.

Nov. 22 Officer Jordenson Jean, at Kearny Ave. and the Pike at 3 p.m., approached an occupied 2013 Hyundai parked in a prohibited area and reportedly observed inside an open can of Natural Ice beer and a marijuana pipe. Carmine Rispoli, 32, of Belleville, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and got summonses for the parking offense and having an open container of alcohol in an MV. – Karen Zautyk

Media

The Observer newspaper has served the community brilliantly for the last 129 years. To this day, we pride ourselves on producing a top-notch, beautiful newspaper. However, we look to expand our offerings now to become a full-service media company.

West Hudson Publishing would like to offer offer our customers the following media-based services:

Video Production

Newsletters

Social Media

Printing

Media Campaign

Special Occasions

Want to advertise using YouTube?

Need a video but don’t have the time?

Our videographers can put together any video at the most reasonable prices in the NYC Area.

Need a company newsletter?

A top-quality, great-looking school newspaper?

We can train your professionals, or you can give us the material and leave the rest to us!

We can even circulate yours with our newspaper.

Need a presence on social media?

We can do that at fraction of what huge agencies cost.

Once they’re set up, we’ll turn over the keys to you to run the sites.

Sure, lots of things are digital now, but people still need business cards, fliers, posters, letterheads, menus and more.

Chances are if you need it printed, we can do it for you. Call us today for a very low-cost quote!

Do you need a media campaign with press releases and the like?

We can handle this for you from start to finish.

Want a clever birthday, anniversary, or a holiday present? We can get YOU or whomever you’d like on the front page of any print publication!

We’ll even print and frame it for you!

Call us today@201.991.1600

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2016

15

sports&recreation SPORTS VIEW CONTACT JIM AT OGSMAR@AOL.COM

Queen of Peace wrestling: Making big plans already Are exciting times ahead for the Queen of Peace wrestling team?

If you need an answer, just ask veteran coach and Lyndhurst native Scot Weaver.

“We only graduated two starters and have everyone else back,” Weaver said. “That puts us in a good spot.”

How good?

Well, try this on for size. The Golden Griffins already have big plans for the season to come.

“We call it D-Day for DePaul,” Weaver said.

“We already have that planned to face DePaul Feb. 10 for the (Non-Public B North) state title.”

Is that being just a little bold?

“I like it,” said Weaver, who built the QP wrestling program a few years ago, then left to go to Brearley Regional in Kenilworth for a few years before returning to QP two years ago. “Everything is about peaking at the right time. If all the kids we have achieve their individual goals, then we should have a very good team.”

The Golden Griffins welcome back three leaders who should be among the very best wrestlers in New Jersey this season.

One of them is senior 182-pounder Dominic Maniero, who last week signed a national letter of intent to attend NCAA Division II school Kutztown University and wrestle there next year.

Maniero will begin the 2016-17 season ranked as the No. 2-wrestler in the state at his weight class.

“He’s been working hard,” Weaver said of Maniero. “He’s on point right now. He’s been running and lifting. He’s a legit threat to be there (on the podium in Atlantic City in March). No doubt about it, that’s his goal.”

Another is junior 152-pounder Garrett Beam, who was eighth in the state last year after winning the district title and placing third in Region 4.

“I think he’s ready for the season as well,” Weaver said.

The third is 126-pound senior Ray Wetzel, who won more than 40 matches last year en route to finishing eighth in the state, having captured district and region gold along the way.

“He has some good schools looking at him like Drexel and Bucksee VIEW next page

End of a golden era as Kearny’s Millar retires

By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer

W

hen John Millar was a student and soccer player at Kearny High School nearly 50 years ago, he could have never even slightly imagined what his life would become in his hometown.

Some 44 years after he began his career in Kearny as a coach, teacher and administrator, Millar will step down in a few weeks leaving a legacy of greatness that very few have achieved in the annals of New Jersey scholastic sports.

Millar announced his retirement to the Kearny Board of Education last week, His retirement begins effective at the Christmas break, with no successor yet in place.

Millar was the head soccer coach at Kearny for 32 glorious years, winning 554 games and losing just 84. He was the leader of one of the most storied programs in New Jersey soccer history, capturing countless Watchung Conference and NJSIAA state sectional titles as well as winning an astounding eight NJSIAA overall Group IV championships (1975, 1981, 1982, 1984, 1987, 1999, 2002 and 2004) and four more as overall Group IV runner-up.

In an incredible six-year span, from 1981 through 1987, the Kardinals won four state titles and finished second once. In that time span, players like National Soccer Hall of Famers John Harkes and Tony Meola were guided under Millar’s tutelage.

After being declared cochampions with Rancocas Valley in 2004, Millar moved up to the rank of athletic director, where he oversaw all of the school’s athletic teams.

With his omnipresent

Photo by Jim Hague

John Millar announced his retirement after more than 44 years teaching, coaching and as the athletic director at Kearny High School.

baseball cap, collared shirt and tie, Millar was a fixture at all Kearny athletic events and was a solid representative of the athletic program, helping to formulate the Hudson County Interscholastic Athletic League several years ago.

“Forty-four and a half years,” Millar reflected. “I think that’s a long time. I didn’t have a magical number in mind. I wasn’t trying to get to 50. I just think it’s time.

Sometimes in life, you make decisions and you know they’re right. Well, this one is right. I don’t need to convince myself that it’s right.”

Millar said that he just decided to retire at the end of December. His decision is not for health reasons,

although he did have a brief scare earlier this year.

“I’m not leaving because of a medical issue,” Millar said.

“It’s not true what people are saying. I feel really good.

I think it’s always a tough question when someone retires. People always ask, ‘Why?’ Once you feel it might be the right time, then it might be. I had the medical thing this year. I was lucky and received great medical attention. But it’s not the reason.”

Added Millar, “I had a great run and enjoyed it immensely.

I’ve enjoyed the job and enjoyed the people I worked with. We have a great coaching staff here. We’ve had some see MILLAR page

17

16

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2016

VIEW from

15

nell,” Weaver said of Wetzel.

All three of the aforementioned Griffins could be state champions. They have the makeup, the talent and the will.

The 106-pounder is freshman Will Grater, who already has a litany of national tournaments under his belt in places like Reno and Tulsa.

“He’s wrestled at a higher level than most freshmen,” Weaver said.

The 113-pound class right now is cause for some interest, with two talented grapplers battling for the slot.

Juniors Matt Armamento, the 106-pounder last year, and junior Enrique Sanchez, who was the 113-pounder last season, are locked in a duel to see who gets the weight class of their choice.

“Sanchez wants to go 113, so that’s why they’re battling,” Weaver said.

The two will eventually wrestle for the position, with the winner getting the choice class (probably 113) and the loser having to settle for the 120-pound bracket.

Photo courtesy Queen of Peace

Queen of Peace senior 182-pounder Dominic Maniero signs his national letter of intent to Kutztown University last week in the school gym, with his parents and QP head coach Scot Weaver looking on.

“Both were district champs and region place finishers,” Weaver said.

Sanchez, a native of Kearny, was the winner of a preseason tournament in Virginia Beach and Armamento was named All-American there.

Wetzel is at 126 with junior Justin Guzman at 132. Guzman won more than 20 matches last year.

Sophomore Matt Chimento

is the 138-pounder. Chimento was 20-10 last year as a freshman.

Freshman Jean Carlo San Juan, known as “J.C.”, may sound more like a vacation resort, but he will be the 145-pounder.

“He’s a real tough kid,” Weaver said. “We’re going to work to get him better. He has a lot of physical ability.

He’s tall and muscular.”

General Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry

Beam is at 152 with junior Mike Pillot at 160. Pillot is a “tough kid who had a tough seed in the Districts last year” according to Weaver.

Sophomore Jacob Cardenas, another Kearny native is the team’s 160-pounder.

Cardenas is coming off knee surgery, but Weaver called him “the hammer.”

“Jacob won a freshman national tournament last spring and just recently won in Virginia Beach,” Weaver said.

“He’s more than ready.”

Maniero is the man at 182, with Yasim Peppers at 195.

The football star is a “muchneeded tough kid, provided he ever decides to be a good wrestler,” according to Weaver.

The heavyweight is Jason Kopich, who was the Griffins’ heavyweight last year and surprised a lot of people.

The Golden Griffins officially open the 2016-17 season at the Robin Leff Tournament, with some of the best teams in southern New Jersey, like Paulsboro, Clearview and Absegami.

The Griffins then return home for a dual meet against Lyndhurst on Dec. 21 at QP, then the Griffins take to the road again and will participate in the Mount Madness Tourney in Maryland.

“I’m just glad they’re all back,” Weaver said. “We expect our team to be very solid this year.”

As long as the big three, namely Beam, Wetzel and Maniero stay healthy and hungry, the Golden Griffins should soar this year.

The Griffins will square off against state-ranked foes Cranford, Hanover Park and Don Bosco Prep this season as well.

EYE

CARE

DeLuca Vision Consultants Presented by

Joseph A. DeLuca, M.D., F.A.C.S. YELLOW EYES

Falamos Portugués, Hablamos Español • WE FINANCE UP TO 60 MONTHS!

We are a State-of-the-Art Practice 47 Kearny Ave • Kearny, NJ 07032

201-998-1400

www.hudsonparkdental.com

When the whites of the eye (sclera) turn yellow, it is generally an indication of “jaundice,” which is caused by very high blood levels of a yellow waste substance found in bile (“bilirubin”). This yellow liquid is produced by the liver to break down fats. Too much bilirubin in the bloodstream can leach into surrounding tissues (including the skin and eyes). In newborns, jaundice may be a result of their immature livers being unable to break down fats. In older children and adults, jaundice is less common and therefore more concerning. While yellow skin can result from consuming too many orange and yellow vegetables, yellow eyes are nearly always an indication of jaundice in older children and adults.

We can detect early stages of many eye diseases during a

medical eye examination. We are educated, trained, and licensed to provide total care of the eyes, including performing comprehensive medical eye examinations, prescribing corrective lenses, diagnosing injuries and disorders of the eye, and using the appropriate medical and surgical procedures necessary for treatment. To schedule an appointment, please call us at 201 896-0096 (our optical shop 201 896-0007). We’re located at 20 Park Avenue, Lyndhurst. Our staff is fluent in Portuguese and Spanish.

P.S. Jaundice in older children and adults may be caused by liver disease or injury; the breakdown of red blood cells; blockage of the bile ducts; and a number of conditions such as acute liver infection, pancreatitis, and hemolytic anemia.

www.delucavision.com

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2016

15

ball tournament. We’re in a good place.”

It’s hard for Millar to look good times over the years and past his incredible coaching those times have been enjoycareer, one that will gain him able.” induction into the prestigious Millar said that he particuNJSIAA Hall of Fame next larly liked watching the girls’ tennis team win their division Monday at the Pines Manor in of the HCIAL, the girls’ soccer Edison. Millar is one of only team win their eighth straight six inductees this year into the state association’s Hall of Hudson County TournaFame. ment championship and the When Millar retired from boys’ soccer team capture the NJSIAA North Jersey Section coaching to become the athletic director, he ranked 1, Group IV championship in third all-time in New Jersey in thrilling fashion via penalty coaching victories. kicks this year.

“I think it was a truly “We had an enjoyable fall,” remarkable run we had with Millar said. our teams,” Millar said of his Millar credited the football coaching career. “We had coaching staff for preparing something like 45 First Team the Kards well, but the team All-State players and 12 Allended up on the short end of the stick most of the time this Americans. That’s why we won a lot of games. You have season. to have those kind of players, “The kids came out and but you need the everyday practiced every day,” Milplayers as well.” lar said. “I give them credit Among those honorees are for that. The coaching staff his own two sons, Scott and worked very hard. Every day Michael. Scott is currently a has been a good day. I look teacher and coach in Kearny. forward to the start of the “We were fortunate to have winter season. We’ll have our holiday wrestling tournament produced a bunch of good and the Charlie Dolan basket- knowledgeable and skilled MILLAR from

/theobservernj

players,” Millar said. “We had the Kearny Thistle program where the kids played all year round. That produced a good product and always made us competitive. We were always challenging for titles. It was always in the coaching staff’s mind to be competitive, to repeat what the team did the year before. It led to greater expectations and we always seemed to come up to that level of expectations. Our kids always came to play and we were pretty good at playing.”

Millar was asked to reflect on four decades of Kearny athletics.

“I think I did a good job,”

Millar said. “I was successful as a coach because of all the great assistant coaches I worked with. As an administrator, I was fortunate to work with great people who helped to make it all work. You need all of those things to be successful.”

Millar says that he doesn’t have plans to leave the area.

His wife, Barbara, is still working. Their sons live nearby and both sons just recently added children of their own.

Scott has a daughter, Avery, and Michael has a son, Jack.

John and Barbara also have a daughter, Meghan, who now lives in Philadephia.

It marks the end of an historic era in Kearny athletics. No Kearny coach will ever enjoy the success that John Millar did with his array of talented players, some of whom enabled Kearny to gain the nickname of “Soccertown, USA,” for their exploits with the United States National team and abroad.

Well, before the names of Harkes and Meola became legendary figures, they started right here, under the watchful eyes of John Millar.

And everyone in the town is in a better place because of his dedication to his hometown.

• 0% Financing Available (for qualifying patients) • Hablamos Español • Si Parla Italiano • Cosmetic and Family Dentistry • Invisalign (no braces) • Mercury Free White Fillings • Porcelain Veneers • Crowns

FREE

SMILE MAKEOVER CONSULTATION $100 VALUE

Dr. J.Y. Carcamo

• Implants • Pain-Free Computerized Injection (The Best Injection • Implant Supported Dentures You Never Felt You Had!) • Teeth Whitening KoR, Sapphire, Opalescence • Low-Radiation Digital X-rays • Advanced Sterilization • Laser Technology

Check-up, Cleaning & X-Rays

FOR KIDS!

60

$

17

.00

($295 VALUE)

For new patients with no insurance. Must be 16 years and younger.

HOURS:

Mon, Wed & Fri 2PM - 7PM Tue, Thurs & Sat 9AM - 1PM

We offer a Senior Citizen Discount! (for patients with no insurance)

134 Ridge Rd. • Lyndhurst • (201)933-1700 • www.CarcamoDental.net

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS The Kearny Christian Academy school admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.

It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other schooladministered programs.

WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS Come join us for a HEALTHY, HAPPY HOUR Wednesdays at 7 PM in Kearny, New Jersey WEIGHT MANAGEMENT: Reach Your Goals

ENERGY:

233 Kearny Ave, Kearny

Fuel Your Life

201-997-2360

PERFORMANCE:

Maximum Results

Michael Symeonides www.sasinsurance.com

HEALTHY AGING:

“Since 1965, service has been the key to our success.”

Quality Coverage at Competitive Rates!

Auto - Home - Business - Life Let us show you how to save!

Se Habla Espanol • Nos Falamos Portuguese

Live Healthy

BEFORE

AFTER

Organic, Gluten-free, 1-on-1

FREE coaching & community support.

RSVP at transforminglives@lmfmarketing.com or call 201-497-5524

18

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Several local grid standouts earn All-NJIC honors

By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer

with United States Senator from New York William L. Marcy, who was referring to “To the victors go the spoils.” Andrew Jackson’s victory in That phrase is associated the 1828 Presidential election.

In local high school football terms, it can best be associated with the Harrison Blue Tide, who thanks to their 5-4 record and second place finish in the

P.B.G.C. CARNIVAL

The Presbyterian Boys-Girls Club at 663 Kearny Avenue will hold their annual Carnival on Friday, December 2 and Saturday, December 3 from 7 to 9 p.m.

The Club encourages the entire community to attend. The Carnival is under the direction of Mr. Thomas Fraser, Executive Director of P.B.G.C. and former Lincoln School Guidance Counselor, Mr. Paul Viera, Chairman of the board and additional Board Members.

Over 100 boys and girls will participate in operating over 30 games of skill. Some of the o ar a es are o d s toss, s in t e ee , eed t e o n, o s and ore.

There will also be a giant table of arts and crafts, stuffed animals and baked goods.

Benefit of Presbyterian Boy’s and Girl’s Club - 663 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, NJ

Photos by Jim Hague

LEFT: Harrison receiver Jerry Rodriguez. CENTER: Harrison linebacker Jeffrey Cisneros. RIGHT: North Arlington punter/quarterback Will Cruz.

North Jersey Interscholastic Conference-Liberty Division standings, placed seven players on the All-NJIC Liberty Division first team.

Also, first-year head coach Michael Hinchcliffe was selected as the league’s Coach of the Year.

Needless to say, it was a great run for the Blue Tide.

“I’m really excited about the kids getting the honors,” Hinchcliffe said. “It’s all about them. Every senior on that team deserved some sort of recognition. With all the losing in the past and all the bad vibes they handled, just putting that all behind them was something special. Now, to watch them have all these accolades is very special.”

Hinchcliffe knew that his team was highly respected by the way the other coaches in the NJIC treated him at the league meeting.

“I walked into the meeting and people are coming up to me and congratulating me,” Hinchcliffe said. “They were saying, ‘Wow! What a season.’

I think small schools have that special bond. They realized that it all came together for us this year and we were able do something that hadn’t been done in 27 years.”

The Blue Tide qualified this

season for the NJSIAA state playoffs for the first time since 1989.

“I think that speaks volumes as to what they’ve done,” Hinchcliffe said. “I’m so happy for the kids.”

As for the Coach of the Year?

“It’s a great honor, no question,” Hinchcliffe said. “I don’t take it lightly. I don’t think about things like that. I’m happy to take the award, no question. But I won’t be truly happy until we’re moving toward a state championship.”

Leading the Harrison First Team All-League selections is senior quarterback Mike O’Donnell.

“I’m an older guy and don’t want to step on any older guy’s toes, but Mike may be the best all-around athlete we’ve had at Harrison. He has the heart and desire to be a champion.”

Receivers Dustin Huseinovic and Jerry Rodriguez were also First Team All-Liberty selections.

“Dustin made most of his big plays outside of the box,” Hinchcliffe said. “Our team next year revolves around his development. He’s legit.

Jerry never played Pop Warner football and showed up in high school to play. He matured continued next page

LEE TCM Health Center www.leetcmhealthcenter.com

Acupuncture & Acupressure (Massage) Chinese Herbs, Foot Reflexology Chinese Food Nutrition

Weiping Li, O.M.D. & Ph.D Licensed Acupunturist in NJ, NY Certified Chinese Herbalist Over 20 Yrs Experience

Treatment Specialties

Headache • Sciatica • Arthritis • Neck/Back/Low Back Pain Smoking and Body Weight Control • Menopause Allergies • Fatique • Insomnia

293 Grove St., Jersey City, NJ 07032 • 201-915-0710 215 N. 2nd St., Harrison, NJ 07029 • 973-482-1530

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2016

he can get more next year. His best football is ahead of him.”

All in all, Hinchcliffe was pleased about his first year.

He’s already making plans for next year.

“We definitely could surpass what we did this year,” Hinchcliffe said. “We got the bar to where we can point to.

The support I receive from the community is tremendous.

Every week, I was reminded just how hungry the football fans of Harrison were. We have to build the rocket ship to get to the moon. We have to make the proper steps to build a program. That’s our goal.”

Lyndhurst had three players earn First Team All-Liberty in offensive lineman Matt Schnoll, defensive lineman Mike Carrino and linebacker Anthony Lisanti.

“Schnoll had a great year,” said Lyndhurst head coach Rich Tuero. “He fought through injury and was able to play seven games. He just punishes people. He’s a big mamaluke.”

Tuero believes that Schnoll will be playing college football somewhere next fall.

“Carrino is a hard-working kid who battled through some

injuries and was our best player on the defensive line,” said Tuero, whose team finished 5-41. “Carrino had some hip and knee issues, but he led the team in sacks. He’s so strong.”

Lisanti came to Lyndhurst from Bergen Catholic.

“We didn’t know much about him,” Tuero said. “He came into the season fifth on our depth chart and ended up leading the team with 118 tackles.

He was real quick. He was like a gift from the Gods. The kid was unbelievable.”

Despite having only six games to work with before the season was shut down, Robbie Snead of Queen of Peace made First Team All-Liberty as a defensive lineman.

“There are some schools already looking at him, like

Rutgers,” Queen of Peace head football coach Scot Weaver said. “He’s the real deal.”

North Arlington placed two players on the All-NJIC Meadowlands Division in lineman Vinny Crawford and punter Will Cruz.

“Vinny is a very good football player,” North Arlington head coach Anthony Marck said.

“He was worthy of All-League on both sides of the ball. He was a mainstay for us. He did everything right, from the classroom to the football field to the locker room. He earned his place on this team because he never quit. He was always going 100%.”

Crawford is getting some looks from NCAA Division III schools like Western New England.

“He’s a smart kid who does well in the classroom,” Marck said. “He’s going to play somewhere.”

Cruz, who was also the starting quarterback for the Vikings, earned All-League as a punter, averaging 36 yards per kick.

“We asked Will to do a lot as a sophomore and he did it,” Marck said. “He played the quarterback position and I know how difficult that can be.

He certainly made strides. The physicality and toughness was there. He just has to understand pass coverage a little better. As a punter, he helped us flip the field a few times and that helped in a few games.”

It was a fine year of accolades for the local grid standout, evidenced by the coaches’ voting.

TheObserver. com

nicely.”

Sophomore Christian Montilla was also selected First Team offense.

“He’s unbelievable,” Hinchcliffe said. “Defensively, he was the sack leader in the conference, but the coaches liked what he did offensively. He became the leader of the offensive line, sophomore or not.

He’s going to be someone that big schools come to take a look at him in the future.”

Yohanser Nunez was selected as the All-Liberty placekicker.

“I loved his play as a lineman, but he handled our kicking,” Hinchcliffe said. “He enjoyed kicking and did a good job.

Just like the others, he bought into the system and had a great year.”

Defensively, Jeffrey Cisneros was selected as a linebacker and Mike Oeckel was selected as a member of the secondary.

“Cisneros stood out defensively, stuffing up holes and making plays physically,” Hinchcliffe said. “When a hole got stuffed, he was the one who did it. Oeckel had a few interceptions and we will teach him to make a break on the ball so

HOUSE OF THE WEEK FIRST TIME OFFERED - Our office has just listed this three bedroom Colonial on a 37.5X86 lot, in the Arlington Section of Kearny.This house is only one block from Schuyler School and includes a driveway. Asking $289,000.

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. Nothing compares at only $245,000.

KEARNY MANOR – 4 bedrooms , 2 baths. Natural trim and a 50x 100 lot. Needs TLC. Asking $285,000

THIS IS THE ONE – 100% Brick Manor home contains 5 bedrooms and two full baths. The large high basement offers even more expansion possibilities.

The 50x 150 lot contains 3 garages. At only $349,000 this could be your last chance to see it.

BEAUTIFUL RENOVATION – This 3/4 bedroom Kearny Colonial contains a brand new kitchen, 3 1/2 new baths, a new finished basement, finished third floor, 2 central air units. Driveway + 2 car garage. This is the whole package.

UNBELIEVABLE AT $399,900.

TRACT UNDER CON

19

See SOLUTION Page 27

20

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2016

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

Buying or Selling, It All Starts On...

NJMLS.com Try our Mobile App

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

NEW LISTING!

Whether you’re selling a home or buying one, njmls.com is your local marketplace: • Thousands of listings published and updated directly by the listing office.

• Real time market activity - view under contract and sold listings here first.

• Network of REALTOR® members working together to sell more NJ homes.

Jarlynn Hyde Broker/Owner

Barnegat- $342,000 1 FAM. - 2 Bdrms-2 Full Baths- LR- FDR- MEIKFam Rm- Office- Att. 1 Car garage w/ Driveway.

E! PRIC NEW

E! PRIC NEW

Scotch Plains-$298,800 1 Fam. - 3 Bdrms- 2 Full Baths- EIK- LR- DR- Partial Fin basement- Det. 2 car garage w/ driveway.

COMMERCIAL LEASE No. Arlington- $1,800 Office Space 1,400 SQ - Reception area - 5 Separate Offices - Parking.

Kearny - $525,000 Com/Mixed - Location, Location, Location - 3 Family home with large office space and 5 plus car parking.

ACT NTR R CO E D UN

ACT NTR R CO E D UN

ING! LIST NEW

E! PRIC NEW

ACT NTR R CO E D UN

ACT NTR R CO E D UN

Kearny- $399,000 1 Fam. - 3 Bdrms- 1.5 BathsLR- DR- Lrg EIK- Finished basement- Att. 1 car garage.

N. Arlington-$264,999 1 Fam. - 2 Bdrms LR - DR - MEIK - Full bathFull basement parking spaces.

Kearny $399,000 3 FAM. - 7 Bdrms –3 Full baths- EIK’s- LR’s- Full Basement- Driveway.

Kearny - $329,000 2 Fam. - 4 Bdrms LR - EIK - 2 Baths Walk up attic 1 Det. Car Garage.

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

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

Kearny-$ 378,900 1 Fam. - 3 Bdrms-2.5 BathsLR- DR- MEIK- Fin. BasementLarge Yard w/outdoor grill- Att. 1 car garage.

Kearny -$439,000 1 Fam. - 4 Bdrms- 2 Full BathsLg. LR- Lg. DR- Lg. M Kit- Full basement w/ FAM Rm, Dry Bar, Wine cellar, & laundry- Det. 2 car garage w/ driveway.

Kearny - $499,000 2 Fam. - 4 Bdrm -3.5 Baths M EIK’s - Lr’s - Dr’s - 2 Car Garage w/driveway parking Pool - Yard - Full Basement.

Kearny - $245,800 1 Fam. - 3 Bdrms1.5 Baths - Lr - Dr - EIK Hardwood Floors & Yard.

Kearny - $305,000 1 Fam. - 2 Bdrms - LR FDR - EIK - Sun Rm Full bath - Full basement Att. 1 car garage

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.

E. Orange - $ 198,888 Colonial - 3 Bdrms 1.5 baths - LR - DR - Kit Finished basement w/ Rec Rm - Wet bar, and laundry Det. 2 car garage.

Kearny- $479,900 2 FAM. - 6 Bdrms3 Full bath- LR’s- EIK’s- Full basement- 2 oversized car garages w/ parking for 5+ cars

Kearny - $358,800 1 FAM. - 3 BdrmsLR- DR- EIK- den2 Full baths- Full basement

Kearny - $950 3rd Fl. - 1 BdrmKitchen & Full Bath.

Kearny - $1,400 2nd Fl. - 2 Bdrms Lr - EIK - Full Bath Use of Yard Ht/Hw Inc.

Harrison -$1,650 1st Fl. - 2 Bdrm2 Full Baths- EIK- LR/DR Combo- Close to transportation.

SE LEA CIAL R E M COM

SE LEA IAL ERC M M CO

SE LEA CIAL R E M COM

Kearny- $1,300 850 SqFt. Office Space Includes: Heat & taxes.

No. Arlington - $2,000 2,044 Sq.Ft. - large reception area. - Kit lounge area - 2 baths - storage.

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

New Jersey Multiple Listing Service, Inc. The source for local listings

The Bixler Group

LLC

KEARNY MANOR

KEARNY

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO!

Real Estate & Insurance Since 1891 KEARNY UNDER T C CONTRA

Nutley - Duplex Left: $290,000 - 2 Bdrms - 2.5 baths - MEIK - LR - Finished basement w/ laundry room Det. 1 car garage w/ driveway.

Right: $285,000 - 2 Bdrms 1.5 baths - LR- MEIK - finished basement w/ laundry room Det. 1 car garage.

E SAL IAL ERC M M CO

Completely renovated manor colonial 3 br 1.5 bath hardwood floors, new gas heat, central air, custom kitchen.

Exclusively listed at $415,000

Banquet hall with full bar liquor lic, adjacent lot with 2 family and parking for hall Asking $999,900

Raised Ranch, 3 BRs, 2FB Granite Kit SS Appliances Asking $349,000

KEARNY

KEARNY EXCLUSIVE

KEARNY

3br Colonial 2.5 baths finished bsmt gas heat driveway 1 car gar.

Asking $349,000

New Construction 2 Fam 6 Br 5 Bath Roosevelt School 50 x 190 lot Asking $749,900

1 family renovated 3 br 3 full bath fin basement Asking $329,900

HARRISON BUSINESS & BUILDING

NORTH ARLINGTON

KEARNY

No. Arlington- $298,000 Professional condo features large reception area, 6 rooms, kitchen/lounge area, 2 baths and storage

Kearny - $1,800 1st Fl. - 3 Bdrms 2 Full Baths - Hardwood Floors - Central Air - Laundry Hk Up- Kitchen w/balcony

Clifton - $1,800 1st Fl. - 2 Bdrms LR - DR - Kit Full bath - Laundry separate utilities.

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

Established Bar, Liquor Lic & Two 2 Br Apartments Asking $739,000

4 Brs, 2 baths, 1 car gar, cent air, pool, fin bsemnt, front porch Asking $395,000

1 family 3 br 1 Full Bath Driveway Asking $249,000

758 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, NJ 07032 • 201-991-0032

For more properties, visit our website

www.midrealty.com

CALL FOR A FREE MARKET EVALUATION TODAY! FALAMOS PORTUGUES • HABLAMOS ESPANOL • PARLE FRANCAIS PARLIAMO ITALIANO • MOWIMY PO POLUSKU • NATAKALEM EL-ARABIA

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2016

21

SMARTER. BOLDER. FASTER.

Neno-Rosa Agency

Augusto Neno

551-553 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, NJ 07032 www.RosaAgencyHomes.com • 201-997-7860 1.

HARRISON

2.

BELLEVILLE

Broker/Owner

3.

BLOOMFIELD

Semiao & Associates 213 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, NJ 07032

201- 991-1300 Ext. 410 Cell: 201-679-3785

Each office is independently owned and operated

NEW LISTING!

NEW LISTING!

Harrison - 3 Family - Apartments on 1st & 2nd Floor w/ Living Rm, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen & Bath. 3rd Floor w/ Living Rm, Bedroom, Kitchen & Bath. Thermal Windows & Small Paved Yard. Short Walk to Path Train. All Apartments Fully Rented. Asking $449,000

4.

Belleville - 2 Family - 1st Floor w/ Living Rm, Dining Rm, Kitchen, Full Bath, Bedroom & Laundry Area. 2nd Floor w/ Living Rm, Dining Rm, Kitchen, Full Bath, 1 Bedroom & 2 Extra Bedrooms on 3rd Floor. Finished Basement & Extra Large Lot w/ 2 Car Detached Garage. Asking $309,900

BLOOMFIELD

5.

NEW LISTING!

Bloomfield - 2 Family - 1st Floor w/ Living Rm, Dining Rm, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen & Bath. 2nd Floor w/ Living Rm, Dining Rm, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Bath & Extra 2 Bedrooms & Bath on 3rd Floor. Semi-Finished Basement. Central Air & Many Updates.

Close to Transportation. Asking $295,900

7.

KEARNY

6.

UNDER CONTRACT 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 w/ 2 Bedrooms. 2nd & 3rd Floor Used Together. Individual Heat, Gas & Electric. Asking $163,900

NEW LISTING!

9.

REDUCED! Kearny - Well Kept Single Family - First Floor w/ Living Rm, Dining Rm, Modern Eat in Kitchen & Full Bath. Second Floor w/ 3 Bedrooms & Full Bath. Finished Attic & Central Air. Finished Basement w/ Office Space, Laundry Rm & Bath. All Remodeled in 1999. New Roof, New Electric, New Hardwood Floors, New Siding & New Garage. Asking $375,000

KEARNY

11.

KEARNY

KEARNY: Don’t miss this Beautiful One Family Center Hall Colonial Style Home in Manor Section! All Large Rooms! This Custom Built Home features 3 Bedrooms, 1 Full and 2 Half Baths! Hardwood Floors Throughout! Central A/C! Great Screened in room overlooking private back yard! Full Finished Basement with walk-out to yard! Large 50’ x 100’ lot with plenty of parking space! A must see home!! $399,900

KEARNY: Location! Location! Location! Beautiful and Well Maintained One Family Home in desirable Manor Section. Hardwood Floors Throughout! All Large Rooms! 4 Bedrooms! 3 Full Baths!

Living Room with Fireplace! Formal Dining Room! New Windows!

New Timberline Roof and Siding! Full Finished Basement with Family Room, Office and Full Bath! Full Finished Attic with Bedroom and Office! Great Deck off Living Room!(handicapped accessible if needed) Large 50’ by 100’ Lot! Long Driveway and 2 Car Detached Garage!

Close to Schools, Shopping and ALL Transportation! Just Steps away from NY Buses! A Must See Home! $429,900

KEARNY

UNDER CONTRACT

UNDER CONTRACT

KEARNY: Great Ranch Style One Family Home in desirable section of Kearny! Hardwood Floors! New Windows! Gas Heating System and Central A/C! Full High and Dry Basement! Large Back Yard! Private Driveway and Over-sized Garage! $299,900

NORTH ARLINGTON: Don’t miss this Great One family Home in desirable section of North Arlington! This extremely well maintained home boasts 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full and 1 Half Bath! Central A/C! Hardwood Floors and beautiful natural woodwork throughout! 2nd Floor Large Master Bedroom Suite with Full Bath! Great Full Finished Basement with Family Room with wet bar and 1/2 Bath! Great Back yard! One Car Garage and private driveway! A MUST SEE HOME! $329,000

CEDAR GROVE: Well Established Deli, Grill and Catering business. On busy main street, extra income from NJ lottery, ample parking spaces in rear of building. $129,500

KEARNY: 1 Fam, Colonial Style on dead end block, 3 BR, 1.5 Bath, Hardwood Floors, Fireplace, One car garage, new gas heating system. $289,900

KEARNY: Don’t miss this Large 2 Bedroom 2 full and 1 half Townhouse Style Condo in desirable Arlington Ridge Complex. Central AC! Large Master Suite with Full Bath and 2 Walk-in Closets!

Parking Space and Garage $279,900

KEARNY: Don’t miss the great one family home in the desirable “Arlington” Section! 4 Bedrooms Plus! 2 Full and 1 Half Newly Updated Baths! Fully Updated Kitchen with Granite Counters Ceramic, Floors and Recessed Lighting! Hard Wood Floors throughout! New Windows! New Timberline Roof! Newer Gas Heating System! Full finished 3rd floor for more living space! Great back yard for entertaining with Deck and Pool! One car garage! Close to schools, shopping and ALL transportation! A MUST SEE HOME!! $349,950

KEARNY: Level buildable Lot for sale in residential area of Kearny. Measures approximately 25’ x 92’. $129,900

NORTH ARLINGTON: Well maintained 1 family in desirable section. 3 br, 1 full and 1 half bath. Hardwood Floors, new windows, newer roof, central a/c, Private driveway and built in 1 car garage! 299,500

NEW LISTING!

12.

LYNDHURST

REDUCED

KEARNY

Kearny - Well Maintained 2 Family - Built in 1990. 1st Floor w/ Living Rm, Dining Rm, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen & 2 Baths.

2nd Floor w/ Living Rm, Dining Rm, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen & Bath. Ground Floor w/ 3 Finished Rooms, Bath & Laundry Hook-up. Corner Lot, 2-Car Attached Garage & Central Air. Asking $559,000

14.

NEW PRICE!

KEARNY

Lyndhurst - 1 Family - Colonial w/ 2 Bedrooms, Living Rm, Dining Rm, Modern Eat in Kitchen, Foyer & 1.5 Baths.

Unfinished Basement. Driveway for 2 Cars. Above Ground Pool Motor is Broken. Oil Tank is Above Ground in Backyard.

Asking $295,000

15.

KEARNY

REDUCED!

Kearny - 1 Family - Left side of Duplex w/ Foyer, Living Rm, Dining Rm & Eat in Kitchen on 1st Floor. 2nd Floor w/ 2 Bedrooms & Tiled Bath. Wide Driveway and Backyard. High SemiFinished Basement. Easy Walk to West Hudson Park and Local Shopping. Asking $174,900

16.

REDUCED!

Kearny - 1 Family - First floor w/ Living Rm, Kitchen & Full Bath. 2nd Floor w/ 2 Bedrooms. Full Unfinished Basement w/ Half Bath & Laundry Area. Pulldown Attic. House Renovated Early 2014. Central Air & Forced Air Heating. Asking $239,000

REDUCED! Kearny - 1 Family - Nice 1 Family w/ Good Sized Living Rm, Dining Rm & Eat in Kitchen on 1st Floor. 2nd Floor has 2 Bedrooms & Full Bath. Central Air & Unfinished Basement. Close to Transportation-Bus Stop on Corner. Asking $239,900

13.

NEW LISTING!

BELLEVILLE

UNDER CONTRACT

KEARNY

CDPE, SFR Sales Associate

Bloomfield - 1 Family - 1st Floor w/ Living Rm, Dining Rm, Kitchen & Sun Room. 2nd Floor w/ 3 Bedrooms & Bath.

Walk-up Attic on 3rd Floor. Full Partially Finished Basement.

Private Driveway & Detached Garage. Centrally Located.

Asking $218,900

Kearny - 4 Family - 3 Apartments w/ 2 Bedrooms, Living Rm, Kitchen & Full Bath. 1 Apartment w/ 1 Bedroom, Living Rm, Kitchen & Full Bath. All Separate Utilities. Laundry and Storage in Basement. 2 Car Detached Garage. Asking $485,000

8.

Kearny - 1 Family - 1st Floor Has Foyer, Living Rm w/ Front Porch, Full Dining Rm, Den & Eat in Kitchen. 2nd Floor Has 3 Bedrooms & Ceramic Tiled Bathroom. Finished Walk Up Attic.

Full Semi-Finished Basement & Detached 1 Car Garage. Wood Floors & Oil Heat (Tank in Ground). Asking $253,900

10.

KEARNY

NEW LISTING!

Frank Riposta

KEARNY

Kearny - Heather Glenn Condo - Second floor Condo w/ 2 Bedrooms, Living Rm, Modern Eat in Kitchen, Modern Bath, Laundry & Parking for 1 car. Balcony off Living Rm. Asking $189,000

17.

NEW PRICE! 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 $310,000

KEARNY

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

18.

BELLEVILLE

BACK ON THE MARKET!

UNDER CONTRACT

Kearny - 2 Family – 1st Floor w/ Living Rm, Dining Rm, Kitchen, 2 Bedrooms & Bath. 2nd Floor w/ Living Rm, Large Eat in Kitchen, 3 Bedrooms, Bath & Additional 4 Rooms & Bath on 3rd Floor. Full Unfinished Basement w/ Laundry Area. Separate Utilities. Home Sold “As Is”. Asking $275,000

Belleville - Condo - First Floor Rear Facing Unit w/ Living Rm/Dining Rm Combo, Balcony, Kitchen,Bath, Bedroom & Master Bedroom w/ Ceramic Tile Bath. Storage Space in the Basement, Freshly Painted & 1 Parking Space. Easy Access to Local Shopping & Bus Service. Asking $164,000

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

Contact Us for More Details!

VISIT OUR NEW WEBSITE AT

WWW.ROSAAGENCYHOMES.COM

Tel: (201) 997-7860

22

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Think you can’t refinance because values are down?

13

NORTH ARLINGTON • NJ 07031

RATES AT HISTORIC LOWS!

FREE

THINK AGAIN!

Analysis for Purchase & Refinance!

ROB PEZZOLLA • NMLS# 266181 • ROB@KEYPOINTMORTGAGE.COM

TEL: 201.998.9050 • FAX: 201.820.0505

Real Estate

DIRECTORY

Peru, Colombia, Trinidad and Tobago, along with others from Nigeria, Ghana, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh and, especially Haiti, since the most recent hurricane struck the island.

“Some have longstanding ties to their [U.S.] communities, some are green card holders, some have past criminal convictions for things like marijuana or drug possession, DUI, some have more than one aggravated felony and all are now languishing in jail … and being held in detention for deportation to a country they no longer know,” because they have lived many years in the U.S. “ICE’s goal,” Pillay said, seems to be “to deport as many as they can.”

While Hudson, she said, has taken steps to improve detainees’ access to medical care, “and we commend them for moving in that direction, still, she added, the county shouldn’t be participating in a “flawed system.”

Nationally, ICE mandates a “bed quota” of 34,000 for detainees, Pillay said, “but it is said those numbers are to rise to 47,000 by next year.”

Meanwhile, while Kearny may not be a sanctuary city, Santos said, “we don’t make inquiries about people’s immigration status,” when they apply for a marriage license or construction permit or register kids for school.

New York.”

So, after graduation, he him,” she said. plans to work with his Cesar Fernandez, 17, dad in various business who plays that role – his enterprises “and then, afcharacter’s name is Larry ter I earn enough money, Kank – summed it up I plan to pursue acting in this way: “I’m trapped in California.” a game show and I can’t Also considering a caget out of it.” reer in the entertainment A student/athlete who business is Giovanna De has performed before Souza, 17. “Since I was crowds, representing little, between kindergarKHS on the gridiron and ten and ninth grade, I’ve in wrestling matches, been doing shows,” she Cesar showed off his said, on stages at a local vocal talents last spring private school. Now she when he was featured is reconnecting with a in the lead role of Link calling “that’s always Larkin in “Hairspray.” been my passion. Being Still, he said, he prefers someone different is to the straight acting job. experience a whole new “For me, it’s more fun. world – I love it.”

With my character, I can Luis Limao, 17, was cast be more animated.” in “Hairspray” last year Will he pursue show “but I quit because I was biz after graduation? “It’s intimidated by danca thought,” he acknowling,” he said. This time edged. around, Luis – a future Although he’s appear- business major – has ing on the KHS stage been sticking it out. To for the first time, Jeffrey quickly change charCarrasco, 18, doesn’t acters, “I wear a lot of need to think about layers,” he said. “It’s been whether he’ll continue easy to get the characin the craft beyond his ters and memorizing senior year. the lines has been pretty Jeffrey said that ever effortless.” since his dad took him Another “Hairspray” to the movies as a kid alum – she was in the and noticed “the reacchorus – found it tough tions from the audience” going “at first” to get her to the actors on screen, lines down for her three “I always wanted to act. roles, said Makaylan When I was younger, I Silva, 17, but she credits took acting classes in her family with making

that task easier and with “helping me pick out my costumes.”

Had Allen CocoTejeda, 17, not suffered a “torn ACL,” he probably would have been going out for passes on the football team instead of trying out for the senior play. “I wanted to try something new,” he said. “I’ve been coming to see the shows every year.” He plans to study computer science after graduation.

For veteran performer Daniel Alexander, 17, “The Big Day” marks his ninth production – his fourth at KHS, three prior at West Hudson Arts & Theater Co. and the rest as a seventh- and eighth-grader. He plans to study acting after graduation. “Everyone’s on top of their stuff,” was his assessment of how things are going in this show.

Also in the cast are Aibak Awwad, Jason Boyle, Marie Angelou Cabral, Sibel Cengiz, Kevin Cornelio, Tattiana Cruz, David “DJ” DaSilva, Xavier Heim, Christopher Hill, Joshua LeVan, Ata Ozogul, Matthews Prestes, Karen Segura, Jael Solis, Jariel Solis, Andrew Souza, Joseph Stawicki, Samantha Tulipani and Taylor Wright.

SANCTUARY from said.

“County jails should not be enforcing immigration law,” Wang said.

“Immigration detention is never a solution to immigration problems but we’re using that [strategy] as a way of doing it.”

Sally Pillay, a staffer with First Friends of New Jersey & New York, a nonprofit that trains volunteers to visit and interview immigrant detainees in jails in Hudson, Bergen and Essex counties, said that many are being funneled here through southwestern border towns in California, Arizona and Texas.

“There are also asylum seekers,” Pillay said, from Honduras, Mexico, Guatemala, Ecuador, Dominican Republic, PLAY from

To advertise in this directory CALL 201-991-1600 761 Ridge Rd. Lyndhurst, NJ 201-460-8000

Semiao & Associates

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

MID-REALTY, INC. Jarlynn Hyde Broker/Owner

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

The Bixler Group

The Bixler Group

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

LLC

Keypoint Mortgage

North Arlington, NJ 201-998-9050 Rob@keypointmortgage.com

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

201.991.0905

636 Kearny Ave., Kearny • 201-997-7000 424 Valley Brook Ave. Lyndhurst • 201-939-8900 info@cocciarealty.com

SCHUYLER SAVINGS BANK

Schuyler Savings Bank Mortgage Loan Dept.

20 Davis Ave. Kearny • 201-991-6078

04

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2016

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

obituaries@theobserver.com

obituaries

AAU/Junior Olympics, Special Olympics and Girl Scouts.

She chaired or served on committees for blood drives, kidney foundations, children with intellectual disabilities, cystic fibrosis, the March of Dimes, Cancer League, Chapel for Chaplains, eighth-grade banquets and trips to Washington, D.C. She conducted a program commemorating the 200th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution and New Jersey’s ratification day.

Shirley was a life member of the Albert Ettlin American League Auxiliary Unit 36 and held every office, including president, in the Unit, county and state. She served Unit 36 as secretary/treasurer for more than 45 years. She also served as La Petite Chapeau of the Hudson County 8/40 and La Secretaire on three occasions for the Department 8/40.

She was the past president of the East Newark and Harrison High School PTAs, served as secretary for the East Newark Shirley F. Johnson (Miserak) Democratic Committee and Becker former Rep. Peter Rodino’s organizations and was a former member of the East Newark Board of Education, Hudson County Domestic Violence Team, Hudson County Senior Advisory Council and East Newark Planning Board chairwoman.

Shirley was a member of the Morris County DAV, Harrison Cancer League, Holy Cross Shirley F. Johnson (Miserak) Seniors and past president of Becker was born in Lyndhurst the East Newark Seniors. She and moved to East Newark was a council member of the in 1937. She was well known Hudson County Senior Adthroughout West Hudson visory Committee and counthrough the love of the people cil member of the Hudson and volunteerism. Shirley County Transcend Committee worked as a secretary for for seniors. She chaired many Nopco Chemical Company, bus rides and luncheons for Prudential Insurance, R.C.A., seniors and escorted them Federal Pacific Company and to doctors and hospitals. She then East Newark’s Court Ad- was also a past president of ministrator for 26 years. the 2326 Women’s Social Club From high school on, she of the Harrison/East Newark volunteered her services with Elks Lodge. She has held the many community activities – office of treasurer for more raising money for fire victims, than 25 years. volunteering at the former She was an active church West Hudson Hospital, parties member, having served as at V.A. hospitals for veterans, Sunday School superintenbus trips for veterans, mailing dent, taught Summer Bible packages to boys in service, School, served on the Altar hospital parties for children, Guild, was president of the arts and craft programs in her Episcopal Women’s Group and home for local children, assist- spent 10 years as secretary/ ing with drug-free programs, treasurer. She chaired and Anne Zawadzki Anne Zawadzki (nee Tymonko), of Kearny, died at her daughter Nancy’s home Nov. 24.

She was 90.

Visiting and a service took place Monday, Nov. 28, at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.

Anne was a sales person at the Ben Franklin Store in Kearny.

The wife of the late Joseph, she is survived by her daughters and their husbands, JoAnn McFarlane (William), Peggy McFarlane (John) and Nancy Senatore (Michael).

The grandmother of Billy, Heather, Sean, Michelle, Jill, Jaclyn, Tracy and the late Kelly, she is also survived by 14 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to Queen of Peace Church, North Arlington.

served on fundraising programs for churches of various religions.

For her volunteerism, she received several Congressional Citations, as an American flag flew over the White House in her honor. She was East Newark Senior Citizen of the Year and The Jersey Journal Woman of the Year.

She received the Chapel of Four Chaplains Humanitarian Award, West Hudson/South Bergen Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Citizen Award and was the Harrison Lions Club Senior Citizen of the Year.

She was the beloved wife of the late William Becker, loving daughter of the late Peter and Florence Johnson, devoted mother of Denise Born and Kathleen O’Donnell, cherished grandmother of John and Marc Anderson, Joseph Moffett, Jamie, Trevor, Tiffany, Bethany and Daniel Born, John, Chelsea and James O’Donnell, Susan DiCosta and Kimberly and Paul Van Norman. She had seven great-grandchildren, and was dear sister of Muriel Trapani, sister-in-law to Veronica and Elaine Johnson.

She is survived by many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by Frank Johnson, Raymond Johnson, Charlotte Sinsheimer, Lorraine Krieg, Peter Johnson Jr. and Eileen Becker Van Norman.

The funeral will be conducted from the Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Ave., Harrison, on Friday, Dec. 2, at 10 a.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at Christ Episcopal Church, Harrison, on Friday, Dec. 2, at 11 a.m. Her interment will be in Arlington Cemetery, Kearny.

Friends may call on Thursday, Dec. 1, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., and Friday, Dec. 2, at 9:30 a.m.

For information, directions, or to send condolences to the family, visit www.mulliganfh. com.

In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the Christ Church, Harrison; St. Anthony’s Church, East Newark; or the V.A. New Jersey Healthcare System, in loving memory of Shirley.

23

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

obituaries@theobserver.com

Robert F. Bower Robert F. Bower, of East Newark, died Sunday, Nov., 20, at the University of North Carolina Medical Center, Chapel Hill, N.C. He was 77.

The funeral will be conducted from the Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Ave., Harrison, on Tuesday, Nov. 29, at 9:15 a.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Cross Church, Harrison, at 10 a.m.

Friends may call on Tuesday, Nov. 29, at 8:45 a.m. His interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.

For directions or to send condolences to his family, visit www.mulliganfh.com.

Born in Kearny, he lived in Harrison and East Newark for most of his life, living in Union Beach briefly. He spent the last five years living in North Carolina. Robert was a bus driver for The Tot Spot, Kearny, for several years. Prior to that, he was the fire inspector for the Borough of East Newark.

Prior to that, he worked for the N.J. Transit City Subway for 30 years, retiring in 1991.

Throughout this time, he was a volunteer firefighter for the East Newark and Union Beach fire departments. An active member of his commusee OBITS page

26

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

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

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

24

THE 2016 THEOBSERVER OBSERVER||WEDNESDAY, WEDNESDAY,NOVEMBER SEPTEMBER30, 2, 2015

www.theobserver.com www.theobserver.com

The Observer is not responsible for typographical The Observer is errors not responsible typographical errors.

Credit for will not befor granted after the errors.

Credit for errors not be or granted next week’s publication.

Nowill changes refunds. after the next week’s publication.

Deadline for classifieds is Monday by 3:00 PM. $10 fee for changes. No refunds.or Credits.

Deadline for classifieds is Monday by 3:00 PM.

CLASSIFIEDS

THE OBSERVER

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

BELLEVILLE

HARRISON

BELLEVILLE 1st Fl. apartment 2 BR’s LR, DR, EIK, $1,350/month + 1 ½ month security- Utilities separate. 1 block from BB Park. Avail immediately Kathy 973-309-1376

HARRISON New, 3 BR, 1 Bath. $1,800/month.

Central A/C. 1 1/2 months security. Close to PATH. No pets. Avl. Now. (973) 454-6855 or (973) 393-8998.

HARRISON 3 BR apt.

2nd fl. Near PATH. H/.W floors. $1,600/month + utilities. Laundry Facilities. Parking space avl. No pets. No smoking. (973) 573-7333.

BELLEVILLE 5 room, 2 BR, 2nd fl. Close to Schools and Transp. $1,500/month + Utilities. 1 month security. year to year lease. no pets. Avl. jan. 1st. (201) 320-5339.

HARRISON 1 Large BR condo, w/parking & laundry. HT/HW included. $1,400/month. 1 1/2 months security deposit.

Avl. Now. (973) 7151941.

KEARNY Arlington Area, 3rd fl. 1 BR renovated apts. in classic apt. building in residential area.

Wood kitchen cabinets, granite counters, microwave, stainless steel appliances, Ceramic tile floors. H/W floors throughout rest of apt.

Ample closets. Laundry in building. 2 blocks to NYC Bus & Easy access to trains and major roadways. No pets. No smoking. $995/month + utilities. $1,492.50 security.

Credit check and ability to pay required. $25 appl.

Fee. Call or text (551) 226-0566.

HARRISON 1st fl. 3 BR, LR, DR, EIK, Bath.

Central Air. $2,000/ month + Utilities. 1 month security. No pets. Avl. Jan. 1st. Call btw 9am-9pm (201) 704-6228

HARRISON New construction, Walk to NJPATH. 2nd floor, 2 BR, 2 bathrooms. $1650/ month. Credit check, application & interview required. Owner occupied. 201-259-9681 or Cviscomi04@gmail.com.

CLASSIfIED SPECIALS Pre-Pay and Take Advantage of these Special Deals Help Wanted Ads: Pay 1st week , Get 2nd week 50% OFF ___________________ Classifieds (Items for sale, RfR, AfR, Parking, House for sale) Pay 2 weeks, Get the 3rd FREE ____________________ Agencies, please call for pricing.

Add Photo or Color for additional charge (201) 991-1600

HARRISON New High Quality, 3 BR, $1,900/ month. Utilities separate Near Asian Supermarket, High School & PATH. Avl. Dec. 1st. (973) 7723883/2882.

HARRISON 2nd fl, 5 room apt. parking for 1 car. Laundry coin operated. no pets. 1 1/2 months security. $1,500/ month + utilities.

(201) 736-3538.

KEARNY KEARNY 3 BR apt. 2nd fl. of 2 family. HT supplied.

W/D Hook-up Franklin School area. No Smoking. Small pet. #1,500/ month. 1 month security.

Must have current credit report. Employment history. Avl. Jan 1st. (908) 578-8479.

KEARNY 3 BR, Pay own utilities. $1,300/month.

Railroad style apt. Near Transportation. No pets.

1 1/2 months security.

(973) 393-4703.

KEARNY 2 family home, 4 1/2 rooms, Yard, parking, W/D hook-up, Storage, $1,200/month. Supply your own Utilities. No pets. No smoking. 1 1/2 months security. Avl. Jan. 1st. (201) 998-2309.

KEARNY 144 Devon Terrace.

2 BR 2nd fl. EIK, Use of backyard, no pets. $1,000/month.

HT/HW included.

(201) 615-7960.

KEARNY Recently Renovated 3 BR apt. For more information please call (860) 250-2314.

KEARNY Elm Court Kearny’s Best kept secret 732 Elm St. 1 BR fr $895. NYC Commuter Bldg Call Alan 201-955-4334 or PJ 973- 992-1555 ext. 1 Affiliated Mgmt

APARTMENTS FOR RENT LYNDHURST LYNDHURST Studio w/ separate EIK, All wood kitchen cabinets, stove, refridg. & ceramic tile floor. H/W floors in Living/Bedroom area. Laundry in building. No pets.

No smoking. 1 block to NYC Bus & Train. Easy access to major roadway. Avl. Now. $815/ month, HT/HW included + $1,222.50 security. Application Fee $25, credit check and ability to pay required call (551) 2260566.

N. ARLINGTON N.ARLINGTON Lovely 1 family home, 2 1/2 BR’s, 2 Full Baths, garage Avl. Corner Lot. $2,000/month + Utilities. (908) 310-9068.

HOUSE FOR SALE

RETAIL SPACE FOR RENT

REFLEXOLOGY

BELLEVILLE Nutley Border, 2 BR, 2 bathroom, Ranch. Finished basement, large backyard, garage parking. $225,000.

Negotiable Must sell. No realtors. Karen (973) 747-7654.

KEARNY prime corner location on Schuyler Ave. 2500sq.ft. off street parking. can be used for retail, repair or detail shop. on ground floor call (973) 985-3286

THE LOTUS Spa & Tea

now. Call (201) 997-0026.

(973) 559-1193

KEARNY 1 BR apt. 1100/ month. Supply own utilities. 1 month security. 1 month rent. Avl. Dec. 1st.

(201) 998-3516 call after.

3pm.

KEARNY Newly renovated, hardwood floors.

Laundry onsite. HT/HW included. 2 BR start at $1,200. 1 BR start at $975. Jr. 1 BR start at $925. (201) 289-7096

LYNDHURST Small store or office on busy HARRISON New House st. $795/month. for sale. Dead End St. (973) 760-4877 Quality Construction.

Walking Distance to PATH. 10 Year Builder TRUCK PARKING Protection Warranty. For FOR RENT More info. Call (201) 8931955.

Truck Parking in Belleville,

N.ARLINGTON Open House, Dec. 4th 3-5pm.

267 Crystal St. $319,000.

3 BR, Ranch. finished basement w/separate MOTORCYCLE kitchen, bath & shower.

STORAGE Driveway & Garage.

N.ARLINGTON 1 BR garden apt. $1,050/month.

Motorcycle storage in HT/HW included. ParkKearny, (973) 703-2540. ing space. No pets. (201) FURNISHED ROOM 342- 2206.

FOR RENT

W.ORANGE W.ORANGE Studio apt., Comfortable room, $1,000/month. Private Bathroom & Kitchen. Everything included. 1 1/2 months security. Parking in driveway. Walking distance to transportation.

(973) 715-6904

ROOM FOR RENT

LYNDHURST

HARRISON Female Preferred, responsible. Close to Schools, Bus. 1 month rent + Security required.

Avl. Now. (201) 467-1300 Spanish or (973) 8497256 English after 5pm.

HARRISON Room for rent, $450/month. UtiliLYNDHURST 2 BR $1595 ties included. Avl. Dec. and 3 BR $1695. HT/HW 1st. (201) 978-4868. Se included. (973) 760-4877 habla español.

HALL FOR RENT

secure lot. Fenced in for 10 trucks. Avl. immediately. (201) 310-4430

BELLEVILLE Clean nice furnished room for rent in my home. No smoking.

Shared kitchen & Bath.

Laundry. A/C. Light cooking. Utilities supplied.

Parking. $850/month (negotiable). 1 month security. Nice Neighborhood. (201) 687-0580 Leave message.

OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT

HARRISON Large room for rent, AC included.

KEARNY office/retail, Family oriented. $700/ center of town, ground month Avl. Now. level $650/month. Call for KEARNY 2nd fl. 2 BR’s, (201) 772-2197 details. (201) 997-2341 or DR, Kitchen & Bath.

(201) 538-1319. $1,300/month. 1 1/2 months security. Avl. KEARNY room for rent.

Dec. 1st. (201) 991-2585 Everything included. or (201) 424-7995.

Available now. (201) 279- N.ARLINGTON Prime 9251. location on Ridge rd., KEARNY 2nd fl. Large modern 1 BR, 1 LR, Brand new kitchen & Bath. H/W floors. $1,100/month.

HT/HW included. Call Carlos (201) 988-7536.

by Lemarx Specializing in Traditional Eastern • Foot Reflexology STORE • Deep Massage FOR RENT Aromatic KEARNY Primary Herbal Teas Location On Kearny Ave. 613 Bloomfield Ave. 700 sq. ft. 1 month rent Verona, NJ 07044 + 1 month security. Avl. www.THELOTUSSPATEA.COM

KEARNY 2 Br, 1 bath, N.ARLINGTON Apt. fr $1,200/month + utilities. rent No pets. No smok1 1/2 months security. ing. (201) 997-6666.

(201) 997-4561.

KEARNY 1st fl of 2 family home, 2 Large BR’s, LR, DR, W/D hookup. $1,300/month + utilities. 1 1/2 months security. Avl. now. No pets.

(201) 978-2070.

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

Hall Available Mid week special.

Price Break-Call Parties, Business Meeeting, & Functions (201) 991-9865 (201) 893-2280 Max 80 people.

ITEMS FOR SALE

SERVICES OFFERED

Refrigerator $75, Desk, 2 night stand, 2 microwaves, Christmas decorations, used clothes & shoes for $1.

201-991-5726

If you need a babysitter for 1-2 yr olds or for Egyptian Foods. Call us at (929) 435-9272

Perfumes, Christmas doll & doll collectibles , pocket books, furniture, Bar Table w/2 chairs, Clothes and much more, all at reasonable price. 201-583-4298 Crown Boiler Steam, 103,000 BTU, 4 Years Old. $700 Call (201) 997-9087.

Bennington Pine Dining room set & Pool Table.

Best offer. (201) 9982228.

2,500sq. ft. Can be used.

MOVING Retail/office/medical space. On Ground floor.

SALE Off street parking call for Baltimore Ave. detail (201) 538-1319 or 234 N.Arlington 11/15-11/18, (201) 997-2341 11/21-11/26 & 11/2812/2 Household FurKEARNY Professional of- nishings, DR set, BR set, fice space on Kearny Ave. Large & Small Appliances, $1,700/month. 1 1/2 outdoor furnishings, lawnmonths security. 1,000sq. mowers. Something for Reasonable ft. Proximity to PATH & everyone.

Bus lines. Avl. Now. (201) Must sell. Call first (551) 580-1492.

362-5028.

Certified aide seeks Position to take care of the elderly at night.

Excellent ref 973-763-1438 or 201-285-4091 EMPLOYMENT/ HELP WANTED

Instructor & Driver wanted.

Will train right candidate. Must be reliable.

(201) 246-8000 $$ NOW HIRING! $$ Property Inspectors FT/PT in your area.

Free training provided. msangelabove@ comcast.net.

(732)766-4425

24

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2016

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

www.theobserver.com www.theobserver.com

The Observer is not responsible for typographical The Observer not responsible typographical errors.

Credit foriserrors will not befor granted after the errors.

Credit publication. for errors willNo not be granted after the next week’s changes or refunds. next week’s changes refunds.

Deadline forpublication. classifieds isNo Monday byor 3:00 PM. Deadline for classifieds is Monday by 3:00 PM.

CLASSIFIEDS

EMPLOYMENT/ HELP WANTED

EMPLOYMENT/ HELP WANTED

A.A.

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

Laborers Temporary laborers needed.

35 hrs wk. NJ DL req, CDL pref. $12-$18 hr. For details, go to www.kearnynj.org.

Town of Kearny EOE/ADA

NJ licensed CDL Class A or B driver needed.

Schedule would consist of Monday through Friday, 7AM to 9:30AM then 3:30PM to 5:30PM. (201) 372-9600 ext. 58.

A.A. Drinking Problem?

We can Help?

Call A.A. 24 Hours.

1-800-245-1377

•Concrete • Brick work • steps • Stone Walls • Drywall •Tiles, ALL types of Masonry Free Estimates (973) 943-2254

CLEANING SERVICES

THE OBSERVER

FT Day & Night Drivers Wanted!

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

Account clerk/ library assistant FT position, 35 hrs wk. Exp pref, valid NJ DL req. Sal $34,794. For details and applic, go to www.kearnynj.org.

Town of Kearny EOE/ADA

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

Drivers: Dedicated.

Regional. Home Weekly/Bi-Weekly Guaranteed. Paid Loaded & Empty/Rider Program. No-Touch, Benefits & Monthly Bonuses.

877-758-3905

CLASS A CDL * US MAIL* Dedicated Several open positions.

South Kearny NJ Qualifications and details online. www.mwtransport.com & click employments opportunities, then apply now.

Contact Meagan at 618-544-3399 ext. 1305

Couple from Poland will clean houses, apartments, offices.

References.

(201) 997-4932 Leave message.

Kearny Maids & Cleaning

Home & Office Cleaning

(201) 991-5600 References Avl.

kearnyMaids.com

PLACE YOUR NEXT AD WITH US!

(201) 9911600 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

Fatima Cleaning Services Apartments, Houses, Office.

References Avail.

• Efficient • Reliable •Affordable.

Free Estimates (201) 428-7147

First Time Advertisers Pay for 3 weeks Receive 3 weeks Free.

1x1: $81 / 1x1.5: $124 / 1x2: $162 AD COLOR FOR AN EXTRA CHARGE! (Cleaning service, Construction,

HANDYMAN SERVICES DO IT ALL Interior Exterior new & repairs.

All types of carpentry.

Reasonable rates, quality work, reliable, experienced.

13VH06620900 (201)991-3223

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

HOME IMPROVEMENT

PEST CONTROL

PEST CONTROL Exterminating Fast Service • Roaches • Fleas • Ants • Bed Bugs Call 973-932-2092 Licensed & Insured

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

201-428-7160

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

Quality work Fair prices Fully insured.

Lic# 13vh03006100

(201) 906-2422

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

PLUMBING & HEATING

MOVING

SEAMLESS GUTTERS

JOSEPH V. FERRIERO

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

Ask for Will

D. FITZGERALD

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

J. Hugroy Plumbing & Heating LLC Boilers, Hot Water Heaters, A/C, Water & Sewer Lines, Pumps, Sump pit, Sewer Ejectors, French Drain, Backflow Testing.

1(877) 766-4778.

NJ Lic. #08865

LANDSCAPING & DESIGN

(973) 477-1848.

MASONRY SERVICES

Painting & Decorating Andreas Painting

Giuliano Turano

(201) 997-0706

Masonry, Handyman, etc.)

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

Plus Free Internet Exposure.

Call us for more information!

Ads must be emailed or faxed!

Are you between 18-35?

Join our growing team and learn how to take ownership of your life, your health, your dreams, and lead an extraordinary live and help others do the same.

I am looking to directly work with a few young leaders. If you are serious and coachable.

Email: opportunity@lmfmarketing.com

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

Handyman & All type of Masonry Work.

Free Estimates.

Fully Insured.

30 years Experience

ROOFING & SIDING

WANTED TO BUY

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.

(973) 803-0556.

Manny Vidveiro Masonry

• Blocks • Concrete • Bricks • Flatwork • Basement

Waterproofing • Tiles.

(908) 456-8016

SNOW REMOVAL Interior painting Residential, Snow removal.

William J. Mcguire Cell (201) 955-2520 Home (570) 369-3141.

201-438-3991 PAINTING & DECORATING

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

The Handy Van Guys Moving & General Contracting Free Estimate Ask for Raul (862) 368-8847

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

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

Speak slow in answering machine please

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”

www.jhugroyplumbingnj.com

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

25

ANDRIELLO CLEANOUTS

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

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

Cash Paid (201) 920-8875 TAROT READING

Readings by Antonio

(973) 264-8591

Spiritual Work Home/Business Spiritual Cleaning.

ADVERTISE WITH US & REACH OVER 32,000 READERS (201) 9911600

26

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2016

BUSINESS

DIRECT RY 0% FINANCING UP TO 18 MONTHS! NO MONEY DOWN!

• Boilers • Bathroom Remodeling • Oil to Gas Conversions

• Sewers Video Camera Inspections

267 River Rd. | North Arlington | New Jersey

LIC# 9529 |T: 201.997.8565 | F: 201.997.1085 | www.DeGracePlumbing.com NJ Lic# 11103/ HICL#13VH05090700

COURAGEOUS

PLUMBING, HEATING, COOLING

Love

I

PERFUME

DESIGNER FRAGRANCE DISTRIBUTOR

We sell original perfumes only!

Kearny - NJ (201) 246-0923

www.iloveperfume.us

Sewer & Drain Cleaning/Oil Tank Removal/Central AC

NO MONEY UPFRONT

Accepting:

FINANCE UP TO 115 PAYMENTS

CourageousLLC.com • CourageousPlumb@aol.com

201.206.4845 • 908.387.8150

San Juan - PR (787) 701-4747

www.iloveperfume.us

125H Kearny Ave. • Kearny, NJ 201-246-0923

Divorce $299 + Court Cost

Bankruptcy $450 + Court Cost

Restaurant & Bar Specializing in Seafood & BBQ Catering for All Occasions & Takeout

877 Broad St. #208 Newark, NJ 07102

973.481.3646

(973)273-1325

224 GRANT AVENUE • EAST NEWARK

www.divorcebankruptcyimmigration.com

www.picnicrestaurant.com

Rita’s Kitchen & Deli Subs & Salads Sandwiches Fresh Fruit The man who stops Breakfast advertising to save money Hot Food Cakes is like the man who stops the clock

to save time.

HOURS

Mon - Fri 7am-6pm

Sat. 7am-4pm - Thomas Jefferson

201.991.7707

515 Kearny Ave. • Kearny, NJ 07032

Startadvertising advertisingyour yourproducts productsand andservices servicesthis to reach Start week to reach overfor 100,000 over 100,000 readers as lowreaders. as $35 a week!

Contact your media representative today!

201-991-1600

23

ten (Zliceski) Martin; her grandparents, Lynda and nity, he was a member of Joseph Zliceski, Audra the Harrison/East New- Murray, Mark Lockard ark Elks BPOE Lodge and Brian Martin; her 2326, Knights of Colum- great-grandparents, bus, Our Lady of Grace Joseph Zliceski Sr., Bill Council 402 of Harrison, Murray and Victoria Fourth-Degree memKinel; and her aunts, ber of the Monsignor Amanda Zliceski and Doan Assembly 643, life Heather Murray. member of the Harrison She was also the sister American Legion Post of the late Liam.

282 and life member of In lieu of flowers, kindthe N.J. State Firemen’s ly consider a donation Relief and Exempt Asto St. Joseph Children’s Hospital in Paterson. sociations.

They gave incredible He was also a parishcare to Kristen during ioner of Holy Cross her pregnancy and made Church, Harrison. it possible for Nina to He served in the be born to this loving United States Army Reserve in the beginning of family. the Vietnam War, prior Serafina Masullo to serving his country in Serafina Masullo (nee the Army Air Defense Andreottola), 66, died during the Cold War. Thursday, Nov. 24, at Predeceased by his Clara Maass Medical wife Joan C. (Malet), in Center, Belleville.

2002, he is survived by A wake took place at his beloved children, the Thiele-Reid FamDarlene Leiner, Robert ily Funeral Home, 585 Bower, Kimberly Bower Belgrove Drive, Kearny, and Daniel Bower – and on Sunday, Nov. 27. The his loving companion, funeral service was at Donna. He is also surthe funeral home on vived by his cherished Monday, Nov. 28. Intergrandchildren, Robert ment was in Holy Cross (Amanda), Brian and Cemetery, North ArlingRyan Bower, Kassie Lee ton. Condolences and and C.J. Colchado, Cole memories may be shared Winans, Nicole (Richat thiele-reid.com. ard) Soltis and Kaitlyn Serafina was born in Leiner; his dear greatNewark and was raised grandchildren, Aidan, in Belleville. She had Braden, Kaylee, Peyton, lived in Kearny since Isabella, Bailey and Nathen – and his former 1971.

She was an account wife Maryann. manager for Dynasty He is also survived by Metals, Inc., in Kearny many nieces and nephand later Parsippany, for ews.

21 years.

He was predeceased Mrs. Masullo is surby his sister Karen vived by her daughters, Bower, his son-in-law Denise Fornataro and Michael Darren Leiner Danielle Wilkinson and and grandchild Stephher husband Joseph; and anie Bower. four grandchildren, Noah and Isabella Fornataro Nina Rose Martin Nina Rose Martin was and Zachary and Benjamin Wilkinson. born on Sept. 28, 2016, She was predeceased and died on Nov. 19, 2016. by her husband John J. She was only with her Masullo and her siblings, loving mom, dad and Rocco Andreottola and family for 53 days.

Joanne Christian.

A service for Nina Rose was conducted on Theresa F. McSorley Friday, Nov. 25, from the Theresa F. McSorley, Armitage & Wiggins of Kearny, died at home Funeral Home, Kearny.

Burial was in Holy Cross surrounded by her lovCemetery, North Arling- ing family on Monday, Nov. 21. ton.

She was 75.

Nina is survived by her Funeral services were parents, Randy and KrisOBITS from

under the direction of the Mulligan Funeral Home, Harrison.

A funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Cecilia’s Church, Kearny.

To send condolences to her family, visit www. mulliganfh.com.

Born in Kearny, Theresa was a lifelong resident. She was a production line worker for Wilkata Packaging, of Kearny, for 25 years, before retiring in 2001. She was a parishioner of St. Cecilia’s Church, Kearny.

She had a great sense of humor and enjoyed making people laugh.

Theresa is survived by her loving children, Joseph Gallagher (Stacey), Sheila Pannullo (Dale), Tara McSorley (Jessica); her beloved siblings, Rosemarie, Catherine and Patrick McSorley; cherished grandchildren, John, Dale Jr., Alexis, Brianna, Morgan and Caiden; and a dear greatgrandchild Jayden.

She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her siblings, Susan Cruz, Margaret O’Neill, Rodger McSorley, James McSorley and Peter McSorley; and her parents, James and Catherine (McGuire) McSorley.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Deborah Heart & Lung Foundation, 200 Trenton Road, Browns Mills, N.J. 08015, in loving memory of Theresa.

Josephine M. Stanilewicz Josephine M. Stanilewicz, of Cherry Hill, formerly of Kearny, died on Friday, Nov. 18.

She was 95.

Funeral services are under the direction of Mulligan Funeral Home, Harrison. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, Harrison, on Tuesday, Nov. 29, at 11 a.m. Her burial will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.

Born in New Brunswick, Josephine lived most of her life in continued next page

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Kearny. She worked as an executive secretary for Union Carbide Corporation, New York.

She was a parishioner as well as a member of the Rosary Society of Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, Harrison.

Predeceased by her dear parents Justyn and Marianna Stanilewicz, and her loving brother Frank Stanwyck, she is survived by three cherished nephews, and eight dear grandnieces and grandnephews. For directions or to send condolences to the family, visit www.mulliganfh. com.

Passaic Valley Sewage Authority, Newark, for 25 years as a lab technician. Fred was a U.S. Navy veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. He was on the USS Bairoko. He was involved with Operation Castle, Atomic Bomb Test at Eniwetok Proving Ground, Marshall Islands, in the winter of 1954.

Fred was a 40-year Cub Master of Pack 304, and a 30-year Assistant Scoutmaster of Troop 304, both of Harrison. He was a 40-year member and current chairman of the Juvenile Conference Committee for Hudson County and the Town of Harrison. He was also a member of Frederick ‘Fritz’ Osterkorn Holy Cross Church, a member Frederick “Fritz” Osterkorn, of the Guard of Honor, and a of Harrison, died Friday, Nov. past Principal of Religious Edu25. cation, as well as a Lector.

He was 82.

Mr. Osterkorn was preThe funeral will be conductdeceased by his wife Sarah ed from the Mulligan Funeral (“Sally”) in 1999 and by his Home, 331 Cleveland Ave., Hargranddaughter Sarah in 2010. rison, on Wednesday, Nov. He is survived by his two sons, 30, at 9:15 a.m. A funeral Mass Frederick, of Harrison, and will be offered at Holy Cross John and his wife Rose Anne, of Church, Harrison, at 10 a.m.

Union Beach; his sister, FredFriends may call on Tuesday, erica Shissler and her husband Nov. 29, from 3 to 8 p.m., and Frank, of San Francisco, Calif.; Wednesday, Nov. 30, after 8:45 his granddaughter Casey Rose; a.m. His burial will take place in Holy Cross Cemetery, North and his godchildren, Bridget Doran, James and Stephan ShArlington.

For directions or to send con- issler. Frederick is also survived by many nieces and nephews. dolences to his family, please In lieu of flowers, the famvisit www.mulliganfh.com. ily requests donations to The Born in Keyport, Frederick Valerie Fund at Beth Israel lived in Harrison for most of Hospital or Camp Fatima of NJ his life. Prior to his retirement in loving memory of Fred. in 2000, he worked for the

SOLUTION from Page 19

27

Your local news source for over

129 Years!

COVERING: BELLEVILLE • BLOOMFIELD • EAST NEWARK • HARRISON KEARNY • LYNDHURST • NORTH ARLINGTON • NUTLEY

39 Seeley Ave., Kearny

201.991.1600 www.theobserver.com

The man who stops advertising to save money is like the man who stops the clock to save time.

- Thomas Jefferson

Startadvertising advertisingyour yourproducts productsand andservices servicesthis to reach Start week to reach overfor 100,000 over 100,000 readers as lowreaders. as $35 a week!

Contact your media representative today!

201-991-1600

28

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2016

B E T TER EX EPXEPE C TCTBETTE R The #1 Real Estate Broker in the area!*

The #1 Real area for 2016!* FEATURED HOMEEstate • KEARNYBroker in the Our Featured Agents EXP EC T BET TER KEARNY OFFICE LYNDHURST OFFICE 4 bedrm 2 bath Exp Cape w/2 car garage in the “Manor”.

Lots of upgrades Updated Kitchen w/ Vaulted Ceiling, Liv Rm & Formal Din Rm. FinBasement. Paverstone parking for 3+ Cars, central a/c.

Get your FREE, Customized Home Valuation & Market Analysis from the Area’s Broker* The#1#1 Real Estate

To request your FREE analysis, visit: cocciarealty.com/cma If you’ve been wondering what your home is worth, computer generated estimates are great, but they Or call us toll free 800-997-9704 we’ll connect youare D UCEby D E R no agent substitute for a personalized analysis completed with an specializing in your community. an agent familar with your area.

Let BHGRE COCCIA Sell your home!

To request your FREE analysis, visit: cocciarealty.com/cma $329,900

Kearny

$470,000

Or call us toll free 800-997-9704Renovated we’llVictorian-style connect4 bdrm you3 bath home, great part of Arlington section, across from park. 50’ x 156’ lot w/2 with an agent specializing in your garages. community.

High ceilings, wood floors, fireplace central air .

Pride in ownership -3 bedroom, 1 ½ bath Colonial. Sliders from family rm lead to grand spa-like backyard w/ in-ground saltwater pool. 2-car garage, parking for 4 cars. Partially finished basement with wet bar. 2 Zone Central Air. Stainless Steel Apps.

Brokerage Company BHGRE Coccia Realty

# of Closed Transactions 356

BrokerC.21inSEMIAO the area for 2016!* & ASSOC. 245

12/04what 1-3 PM If you’veOpen beenHouse wondering your home is worth, $365,900 31 Webster Ave. Get your FREE, Customized Home computer generated estimates are great, but they are Valuation & Market Analysis from no substitute for a personalized analysis completed by an agent with#1 your area. thefamilar Area’s Broker*

Belleville

NJMLS Residential Sales Stats from 1/1/15 to 12/31/15*

Fin attic & basement.

Let BHGRE COCCIA Sell your home!

NENO-ROSA AGENCY 159 NJMLS Residential Sales Stats from 1/1/15 12/31/15* ERAAmorim JUSTIN REALTY 135 Chojnacki Nina Anthony Castro RaytoCiampaglia Dorota 551-689-8052 201-281-1406 201-456-4839 201-888-4969 MID-REALTY, INC. 108 Brokerage Company # of Closed Transactions EXIT GOLDEN BHGRE Coccia REALTY Realty GROUP 356 88 ELITESEMIAO REALTY& GROUP C.21 ASSOC. NENO-ROSA AGENCY SAVINO AGENCY ERA JUSTINWHITE REALTY RE/MAX HOUSE MID-REALTY, INC. HARRISON REALTY EXIT GOLDEN REAL REALTY GROUP ARLINGTON ESTATE ELITE REALTY GROUP THE BIXLER GROUP SAVINO AGENCY Kearny $264,500 RE/MAX Spacious, youngWHITE 2 story condoHOUSE w/ 2 Bedrm, 1.5 bath, Living & Dining Room, updated Eat-in-Kitchen, attached Garage. Central HARRISON REALTY A/C. Low carrying costs.

Near public transportation, shopping & parks.

ARLINGTON REAL ESTATE THE BIXLER GROUP

245 87 159 84 135 64 108 33 88 26 87 23 84 Kearny $499,000 642 ½ bath 5,000 sq ft brick coloPrestigious area, 4 bdrm nial w/2 car garage on33 almost ½ acre! Spacious rooms, family rm w/built-in wet bar, Great rm w/sauna, indoor 26 suite w/ bath. 4 zone heat, 2 heated pool. Master bdrm zone Cent AC. 2 fireplaces.

23

T

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectet uer adipiscing elit. Quisque sed nisi ac quam tincidunt molestie. Curabitur ut t urpis. Donec ultrices dui in erat. Integer Kearnymi et pharetra cursus,$425,000 ultricies, sem arc 2 family with 4 car garage & driveway! Spacious rooms, u wood consectetuer eget interdum Lorem sit amet, consectet floors.

Eachipsum unitneque, has dolor its own Central air system, pos-

sible convert heat as well,elit.

1 furnace gas h/wsed radiator. uer to adipiscing Quisque nisi ac Close toquam Kearny Ave shops & molestie.

2 blocks to NYC bus-#99 ut t tincidunt Curabitur DeCamp.

urpis. Donec ultrices dui in erat. Integer ultricies, mi et pharetra cursus, sem arc u consectetuer neque, eget interdum

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectet uer adipiscing elit. Quisque sed nisi ac quam tincidunt molestie. Curabitur ut t urpis. Donec ultrices dui in erat. Integer Kearnymi et pharetra cursus,$375,000 ultricies, sem arc One Duplex 2 fam, Built in 1994, 5 rms, 2 bdrms, 1 .5 u consectetuer neque, eget interdum Lorem ipsum dolor amet, consectet baths in each spacious unit! sit Terrific street, sep heating systems, clean home. elit.

LargeQuisque unfinished sed basement. uer adipiscing nisi ac

quam tincidunt molestie. Curabitur ut t urpis. Donec ultrices dui in erat. Integer ultricies, mi et pharetra cursus, sem arc u consectetuer neque, eget interdum

ONTRAC UNDER C

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectet Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectet uer adipiscing elit. Quisque sed nisi ac uer adipiscing elit. Quisque sed nisi ac quam tincidunt molestie. Curabitur ut t quam tincidunt molestie. Curabitur ut t urpis. Donec ultrices dui in erat. Integer urpis. Donec ultrices dui in erat. Integer Northmi Arlington $495,000 NorthmiArlington $300,000 ultricies, et pharetra cursus, sem arc ultricies, et pharetra cursus, sem arc All brick Center Hall Colonial w/ paver patio & gated Spacious 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath Colonial in great condition u consectetuer eget interdum u consectetuer eget Lorem ipsum sit attached amet, consectet ipsum sitneque, amet, driveway entrydolor to a neque, 2 car Garage.

Home features Lorem with onedolor car attached garage.consectet Featuresinterdum hardwood and bedrms, 1 1/2elit. baths, dining rm,sed hugenisi livingacrm w/ uer 4adipiscing Quisque fireplace & Kitchen w/Viking range, SS appliances quam tincidunt molestie.

Curabitur ut t & quartz countertops. urpis. Donec ultrices dui in erat. Integer ultricies, mi et pharetra cursus, sem arc u consectetuer neque, eget interdum

tile floors,elit. ample closet space, zone gas uer adipiscing Quisque sed2 nisi ac bb heat, new furnace (approx. 2 years), newer roof and vinyl siding quam tincidunt molestie.

Curabitur ut t (approx. 5 years) and updated electric. Original owner and urpis. Donec dui in erat. Integer lovinglyultrices maintained. ultricies, mi et pharetra cursus, sem arc u consectetuer neque, eget interdum

RECENT SALES • LET US SELL YOURS! Call us for a FREE evaluation of your home!

!

Lorem ipsum LD dolor sit amet, consectet uer adipiscing SO elit. Quisque sed nisi ac quam tincidunt molestie. Curabitur ut t urpis. Donec ultrices dui in erat. Integer Lorem dolorcursus, sit amet, consectet ultricies, mi etipsum pharetra sem arc uer adipiscing elit.eget Quisque sed nisi ac u consectetuer neque, interdum

quam tincidunt molestie. Curabitur ut t urpis. ultrices in erat. Integer 468Donec Hickory St.,duiKearny ultricies, mi et pharetra cursus, sem arc Listed: $389,000 •neque, Days oneget Market: 29 u consectetuer interdum

!

Lorem ipsum LD dolor sit amet, consectet uer adipiscing SO elit. Quisque sed nisi ac quam tincidunt molestie. Curabitur ut t urpis. Donec ultrices dui in erat. Integer Loremmi ipsum dolor sit cursus, amet, consectet ultricies, et pharetra sem arc uer adipiscingneque, elit. Quisque sed nisi ac u consectetuer eget interdum quam tincidunt molestie. Curabitur ut t

urpis.

DonecPl., ultrices dui in Arlington erat. Integer 14 Fisher North ultricies, mi et pharetra cursus, sem arc

!

Lorem ipsum sit amet, consectet LD dolor uer adipiscing elit. Quisque sed nisi ac SO quam tincidunt molestie. Curabitur ut t urpis. Donec ultrices dui in erat. Integer Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectet ultricies, mi et pharetra cursus, sem arc uer adipiscing elit.neque, Quisque sedinterdum nisi ac u consectetuer eget quam tincidunt molestie. Curabitur ut t urpis.76 Donec ultrices dui Ave., in erat. Kearny Integer Rutherford ultricies, mi et pharetra cursus, sem arc Listed: $269,900 Days interdum on Market: 44 u consectetuer neque,•eget

!

Lorem ipsum sit amet, consectet LD dolor uer adipiscing elit. Quisque sed nisi ac SO quam tincidunt molestie. Curabitur ut t urpis. Donec ultrices dui in erat. Integer Lorem ipsum dolor amet, consectet ultricies, mi etsit pharetra cursus, sem arc uer adipiscing elit. Quisque nisiinterdum ac u consectetuer neque,sed eget quam tincidunt molestie. Curabitur ut t urpis. Donec ultrices in erat.

Integer 425 PostduiAve., Lyndhurst ultricies, mi et pharetra cursus, sem arc Listed:neque, $399,000 • Days on Market: 49 u consectetuer eget interdum

Listed: 300,000 • Dayseget on Market: 13 u consectetuer neque, interdum Call us19,today to$400,000 sell your home! www.cocciarealty.com Closed: Oct. 2016 • Sale Price: Closed: Oct. 31, 2016 • Sale Price: 300,000 Closed: Nov. 1, 2016 • Sale Price: $255,000 Closed: Oct. 20, 2016 • Sale Price: $385,000 Agent: Helen Rzegocki Agent: George Rosko & Russell Macellaro Agent: Carol Hughes Agent: Gina Lugo KEARNY • 636 Kearny Ave • 201-997-7000 Call us today to sell your home! www.cocciarealty.com www.cocciarealty.com LYNDHURST 424 Valley Ave • 201-939-8900 KEARNY • 636• Kearny Ave •Brook 201-997-7000 KEARNY • 636 Kearny Ave • 201-997-7000 LYNDHURST • 424 Valley Brook AVe • 201-939-8900 info@cocciarealty.com ©2016 Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC. Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate® is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation licensed to Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC. Equal Opportunity Company.

Equal Housing Opportunity. Each Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate® Franchise is Independently Owned and Operated. * Statistics based on information derived from NJMLS for all sales transactions made from ©2016 Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC. Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate® 1/1/15 to 12/31/2015, deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

LYNDHURST • 424 Valley Brook Ave • 201-939-8900

is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation licensed to Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC. Equal Opportunity Company.

Equal Housing Opportunity. Each Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate® Franchise is Independently Owned and Operated. * Statistics based on information derived from NJMLS for all sales transactions made from 1/1/15 to 12/31/2015, deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Info@cocciarealty.com info@cocciarealty.com Interested in a career in real estate? Email: Colette@mycoccia.com or call 973-476-8051

S E C A U C U S | Interested RUTHE FORD | Lestate?

Y N D Email: H U RColette@mycoccia.com S T | K E A R N Y |or M DISON | MONTVILLE in Ra career in real callA973-476-8051 SECAUCUS | RUTHERFORD | LYNDHURST | KEARNY | MADISON | MONTVILLE