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Now Bergen is buying back guns In February, law enforcement authorities sponsored a gun buyback program in Essex County, collecting 1,770 weapons from Essex residents over two days. Now, it’s Bergen County’s turn. On Saturday, April 13, and Sunday, April 14, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. each day, the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) and Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office will partner with local police departments to host a countywide gun buyback at places of worship in seven communities: Garfield, Hackensack, Englewood, Fair Lawn, Maywood, Park Ridge and New Milford. According to a statement from Sheriff Michael Saudino’s office, the buyback is being held “in light of the recent acts of gun violence that have taken place across our nation.” “If we can take even one dangerous weapon off our streets, we can make Bergen County a safer place in which to live, work and play,” the statement said. Individuals who turn in firearms can receive up to $300 for each weapon surrendered. Compensation varies by firearm type: $20 for non-operational weapons; $80 for rifles and shotguns; $100 for handguns, and $300 for automatic assault weapons and machine guns. see GUNS page

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ith technology viewed as the bridge to the future, Lyndhurst public schools are committed to crossing that bridge right now. “It’s all about readiness and preparation for the real world. We’re on that path,” said Lyndhurst High School Principal Nicholas Coffaro. So this year the school district took a big step on that path by ordering and distributing an iPad to every Lyndhurst High School student on the assumption that it has a practical application to learning in virtually any kind of academic setting. And, by the time the next school year begins, in September, the district plans to have either iPads or laptops in place for every middle schooler in grades 6 through 8. Not only will the new instrumentation fit in as a useful instructional tool, noted Schools Superintendent Tracey Marinelli, but it will also be essential for students to get acclimated to them since the state Department of Education

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NUTLEY -For one Nutley High School senior, a love of her hometown--and a wish to invest in both its history and its future--has led to a prestigious assignment. On March 19, 18-year-old Juliana Leite was one of seven people appointed by Board of Commissioners to the township’s newly created Historic Preservation Committee. The other members are: Gary Marino, Sal Corvino, Jack Barry and Dot Greengrove, and alternates James Levendusky and John Demmer. Leite told us that not long ago, “I went to Commissioner [Steven] Rogers because I wanted to get more involved in my town.” “We talked about the veterans’ programs (she’ll be helping with those, too) and then he told me about the Historic Preservation Committee. “I am honored to have been appointed, especially as the first high school student,” she said. She is also “excited to learn more about the organization” and to participate in Nutley preservation. The HPC is an outgrowth of the Nutley Community Preservation Partnership, a nonprofit group formed eight years ago and now under the direction of Suzanne Beadle. Its mission is to try to preserve certain properties with links to Nutley history--as well as preserving its natural history. As in gardens. And trees. According to the Nutley website (nutleynj.org), “The latest surveys list the township as maintaining over

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Juliana Leite and Nutley Commissioner Steven Rogers. 10,000 trees . . . .” That number has surely decreased -- but hopefully not sharply -- due to recent storms, including Hurricane Sandy and the No-Name Storm that pummeled the area in late 2011. Caretakers are definitely needed. The Partnership defines its overall goal as “preserving the unique character of our town.” “Our mission is to enhance communication and foster a partnership between our community and government in order to encourage appropriate development.” As for the HPC, it will be charged with identifying, designating and regulating historic landmarks within the town. Nutley’s history is deep and rich. Although incorporated as a township only in 1902, the community can trace its roots back 300 years. As the website also notes,

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the spirit of volunteerism has long been nurtured: “Whether . . . families have lived in Nutley for generations or for a few years, the civic involvement here in Nutley is infectious.” Juliana Leite has surely caught the volunteerism bug. Or maybe it’s in a Nutleyite’s genes. Born and raised in Nutley, she is the daughter of Elaina Zoganas and Volney Leite. Her stepdad is Tim Zoganas. She has a 20-year-old sister, Francesca. At Nutley HS, Leite has played soccer for three years and basketball for four--but she still finds time to be active in the St. Thomas the Apostle Youth Group. She plans on majoring in elementary and special education in college and is thinking of attending St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia. As for a commitment to Nutley, she said, “I’m strong-

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ly influenced by my faith, family and country and want to give back to the community where I was raised.” “I really do love my town,” she told The Observer, “and I am proud to be from Nutley. It’s a great community to be part of and a great town to live in.” Citing her new HPC assignment, Leite noted, “I feel very honored to actually get to be a part of the town. Nutley has been great to me, and I want to give back.” How refreshing it that? Commenting on Leite’s appointment, Commissioner Rogers said, “I thought it would be a great asset to have her on the committee. It is important to invest in our young people and have them participate in government.” And he summed it up perfectly: “It is important for young persons to be involved in the town. They’ll be here when we’re gone.”

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Bringing joy, one smile at a time By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY -The other day, we had the pleasure, and honor, of meeting one of this town’s most selfless, and charming, and cherished, residents. He greeted us with a handshake at the door of his home and made us feel welcome, but conversation was somewhat limited. Part of that was perhaps due to the fact that his first language was German, which I do not speak. But then, I also do not speak dog. Our visit was with a yellow Labrador named Coby, who resides with (I won’t say “is owned by”) Diane Tilley and her husband, retired KFD

Capt. Doug Tilley. Coby is a therapy dog who every week visits, and brings joy to, patients at Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville and students at Northwest Essex Community Healthcare Network Therapeutic School & Preschool, also in Belleville. Unlike service dogs, which are paired with individuals who have disabilities, helping them cope with daily life, the job of a therapy dog “is to love, to be hugged, to be petted, and to bring smiles,” Diane explained. “We can make people happy one smile at a time.” Therapy dogs are also used in reading programs, usually at libraries. “Dogs are not judgmental,” Diane noted. “A child who might have trouble

reading can select a book and read it to the dog without having to worry about making mistakes. It boosts their confidence and increases their skills.” Coby, who turns 4 on April 5, came into the Tilleys’ life when he was 9 months old. He born in Germany and was brought to the U.S. by a man who trains K-9 and military-

service dogs. Coby was destined to be a bomb-sniffer. But a mutual friend who knew the Tilleys were looking for a therapy dog arranged for the Lab to come to Kearny. Coby has a German passport (really) and as a pup had been trained in German, which is the only language he understood when he moved in. “We couldn’t speak Ger-

man,” Diane said. “But he’s smarter than us. So he had to learn English.” Coby and Diane have been visiting Clara Maass for a year and the school for six months. “I have wanted to do this for a long time,” Diane said, and Coby turned out to be “just perfect for it.” see DOG page

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Being only a hop, skip and a kick from the soccer stadium, Pro Cuts has chosen an aptly clever slogan: “Get your head in the game.” And that means men’s, women’s and children’s heads, for the salon serves all three groups. (With a discount for kids.) As noted on its website, procuts.com: “At Pro Cuts, we’re focused on the basics. Haircuts.” But “basics” doesn’t mean you won’t be pampered. Haircuts include shampoo, head and neck massage and a hot towel treatment. Also, Cretella noted, there is a TV at every station, and customers receive complimentary soda, Gatorade, bottled water, etc. The salon is sports themed (see the “coffee table” filled with baseballs) and is deco-

Salon staff (from l.) Francine Cerbone, Kara Maffei (director of operations), Rachel Castro, Brittani Bermudez and owner Jim Cretella rated primarily in Red Bull colors: red, black and white. It is bright and cheery and sparkling, and just walking into the place can brighten your day and lift your spirits. Cretella, who also owns a Pro Cuts franchise in Montclair, decided to open the Harrison salon because “it’s a chance to be part of the revitalization of the town.”

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A public hearing to adopt the 2013 municipal budget has yet to be scheduled. Borough Council President/ Budget Committee Chairman Al Granell said the local budget committee worked hard with the borough’s financial professionals to craft a spending plan designed not to hike taxes. “Our goal at the start of the year was to give residents tax relief and we have achieved that goal,” he said. “This is an honest budget that puts us on sound financial footing as we try to grow our tax revenue base through redevelopment.” There are no cuts to municipal services or programs in the proposed budget. The budget includes a 50% increase in funding for recreation programs and the first phase of funding to cover $450,000 in expenses related to Superstorm Sandy. The borough is hoping for at least partial reimbursement of stormrelated costs from FEMA. Although borough employees contributed $220,000 to

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site and the old Bethlehem Steel site. “I also want to begin finding developers willing to invest in underutilized properties on Ridge Road [such as the vacant Ridge Lumber Co.] and other main arteries in the borough. The sooner we start talking to developers, the sooner we can bring in more tax revenue that will relieve the burden on homeowners,” Granell said. –Ron Leir

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‘Haunted by these numbers’ Editor’s note: Last Friday, March 29, marked 40 years since American combat troops were withdrawn from Vietnam. A friend who is a Marine veteran and a former Saigon war correspondent emailed me what appears below. I thought it would be an appropriate commemoration, and I have tried to find out who wrote it -- but to no avail. I asked my friend, and his response was, “It has been forwarded so many times that I doubt you could find the origin.” Therefore, I cannot give the writer credit, nor can I vouch for the accuracy of all the data, but I truly doubt anyone would make it up. – Karen Zautyk

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ock, was 15 years old. 997 soldiers were killed on There are 58,272 names listed their first day in Vietnam. on the Vietnam Veterans Me1,448 were killed on their morial Wall in Washington, last day in Vietnam. including those added in 2011. 31 sets of brothers are on The first known casualty The Wall. was Richard B. Fitzgibbon 54 soldiers attended the of North Weymouth, Mass., same school, Thomas Edison killed on June 8, 1956. Also on High School in Philadelphia. The Wall is the name of his Eight women are on The son, Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Wall; nurses caring for the Richard B. Fitzgibbon III, wounded. killed Sept. 7, 1965. 244 soldiers were awarded There are three sets of fathe Medal of Honor during thers and sons on The Wall. the Vietnam War; 153 of them 39,996 on The Wall were 22 are on The Wall. or younger. 8,283 were just 19. There are 16 chaplains The largest age group, (seven Catholic, seven Prot33,103, were 18 years old. estant and two Jewish) on Twelve soldiers on The The Wall. Wall were 17. Five soldiers West Virginia had the highwere 16. est casualty rate per capita in One soldier, PFC Dan Bull-

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WE’VE GOT MAIL well as parking for that specific site plan. Moreover, I was equally Last week, the voters of concerned that a duplication North Arlington approved the of sorts was being conducted expenditure of $3.3 million in that the County of Bergen in repairs for the Rip Colis expending $5.5 million for lins Memorial Field located a multi-purpose football/ on River Road. Twenty-five soccer complex and running percent of the electorate track and new baseball and agreed to support the refersoftball diamonds for which endum that will result in the construction of a new playing the county executive as well as Freeholder Steve Tanelli field, running track, bleachassured me that North Arers, lockers and other items. lington will receive preferred As mayor, I rather quesstatus in securing these facilitioned the practicality of ties for our kids. renovating a facility that has The Board of Education flooded on numerous occanow has the responsibility to sions including the past two ensure these millions authorrecent hurricanes that ravized by the referendum are aged not only North Arlingspent wisely and that the ton, but many parts of New assurances they gave voters Jersey. As mayor, I have a regarding future flooding are fiduciary responsibility to addressed. As mayor, I will question a proposal that in monitor the progress of the my view did not address the project and offer any assiscentral issue of flooding as To the Editor:

the nation. There are 711 West Virginians on The Wall. The Buddies of Midvale, Utah -- LeRoy Tafoya, Jimmy Martinez and Tom Gonzales -- were boyhood friends who went to Vietnam. In a span of 16 days in late 1967, all three would be killed. Tafoya died Nov. 22, the fourth anniversary of John F. Kennedy’s assassination. Martinez died less than 24 hours later, on Thanksgiving Day. Gonzales was shot dead Dec. 7, Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. The Marines of Morenci, Ariz. (pop. 5,058) -- In patriotic camaraderie, nine graduates of Morenci High enlisted as a group in the Marine Corps. Their service began on Independence Day, 1966.

Only three returned home. The most casualty deaths for a single day occurred Jan. 31, 1968 -- 245 deaths. The most casualty deaths for a single month was May 1968 -- 2,415. Most Americans who read this will see only the numbers that the Vietnam War created. But those of us who survived the war, and the families of those who did not, see the faces. We feel the pain that these numbers created. We are, until we, too, pass away, haunted by these numbers, because they were our friends, fathers, husbands, wives, sons and daughters. There are no noble wars, just noble warriors.

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From the desk of Mayor Massa tance the Board of Education may need in completing the proposal as presented to the community. Now is the time to move forward so that both projects are completed on time and within the constraints of their respective costs. I want to thank both the Board of Education as well as our county executive and Freeholder Tanelli for all of their hard work in achieving these goals and objectives we all share as borough residents, parents and children alike. At the same time, the mayor & council have introduced a zero tax hike budget for 2013. For the first time in three years, there will be no increase in the municipal tax levy – the portion of the tax bill controlled directly by this governing body. For a home

assessed at $318,000, the municipal portion of a homeowner’s tax bill will increase about 3 cents, from $3,264.28 to $3,264.31! Keep in mind the school portion of your tax bill is roughly $1,400 higher or $4,788.42 for a home assessed at the same $318,000! The municipal tax levy here in North Arlington represents 37% of your overall tax bill while the Board of Education represents 54% and the remaining 9% is from the County of Bergen. Maintaining a stable tax rate is part of keeping North Arlington small, safe and suburban. This budget cuts overall spending by over $700,000 and decreases our dependence on homeowners by roughly $200,000. No services were eliminated. Not one. In fact our com-

mitment to recreation programs such as Little League and Girl’s Softball increased by as much as 50% per line item. This is what happens when we work collectively for the common good of homeowners and taxpayers! I urge speedy adoption of this budget. I want to thank the entire governing body and especially Council President Granell and the professional staff for putting the people’s business first in these tough times. And now with the budget’s introduction behind us, must prioritize our time and examine the best course of action as it applies to redevelopment both in the Meadowlands, as well as here on Ridge Road, Schuyler Ave. and River Road. Mayor Pete Massa Borough of North Arlington

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News from the Nutley Police blotter March 28 Police are investigating the theft of industrial pallets from the property of a Franklin Ave. business. The owner called police at 2:34 p.m. to report that after hearing noise from behind the outside door, they checked and spotted two males removing the pallets on the side of the building. The pallets had been stacked there for pickup by a carrier company, the owner told police. Responding officers got a description of the getaway car and are working on the case. At 4:01 a.m., police on patrol came across an unoccupied parked vehicle with its hazard lights flashing and a man on the sidewalk. The man told police he was looking for wires to collect for scrap and nearby was a single length of Christmas lights. A computer check

revealed that the man, Steven Calvitto, 22, of Nutley, was wanted on two active warrants from Phillipsburg. After Calvitto posted bail, he was advised to check in with Phillipsburg Municipal Court for appearance dates.

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March 26 An employee of a local business was arrested on a theft charge at around noon. Police said Dena Dufault, 37, of West Orange, took a sealed prescription bottle containing 100 pills of a narcotic listed as a schedule IV manufactured medication. Dufault was charged with theft, distribution of drugs, possession of drugs, possession within 1,000 feet of a school and possession within 500 feet of a park. Police said Dufault also had outstanding warrants from Bloomfield, East Orange and Pequannock. Dufault was

March 25 An individual came to headquarters at 3:05 p.m. to report a possible fraud. They told police that they received a letter announcing they had won $50,000 but would have to send $475 to cover costs. Police advised them not to do so since it appeared to be a scam. March 24 A Kingsland St. resident called police at 4:14 p.m. to report an act of criminal mischief. The resident told police that while out walking the dog, someone had drawn a representation of the male anatomy in green spray paint on the side of their home. Police said they had no leads at this time. At 11:35 a.m. police re-

sponded to a Nutley Ave. residence on a report of a dispute. At the location, police said they found a lamp thrown to the floor and the living room in disarray. They said they also found two syringes and five “folds” containing trace amounts of suspected heroin among the occupant’s belongings. After the substance tested positive for heroin, police arrested Michael Suppa, 21, of Nutley, on charges of possession of heroin, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of two syringes. At 6:43 a.m., police responded to an Evelyn Place location where a resident

reported finding a bag with three decapitated chickens. Police disposed of the dead fowl. March 23 Police went to a Maple St. location at 2:35 p.m. on a report of criminal mischief. There, the victim told police that during the night, their vehicle, a blue Chrysler, had been dented above the driver’s side rear tire by a rock which may have been thrown by youths standing on top of the railroad tracks next to the victim’s house. Police said they had no suspects at this time. — Ron Leir

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Highlights from the Lyndhurst Police blotter March 27 At 9:26 p.m., police pulled over a vehicle driven by Daniel Smolensky, 23, of Lyndhurst, at Kingsland and Riverside Aves. Police

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charged with possession of marijuana. He was released pending a court appearance. March 25 A house burglary was

reported to police at 5:30 p.m. Police said the incident occurred in the 700 block of Stuyvesant Ave. where someone apparently shattered a rear glass door to gain entry. Assorted jewelry was reported missing, police said. The Bergen County Sheriff ’s BCI responded and the case is under investigation, police said. March 24 Police pulled over a vehicle at 1:11 a.m. at Kingsland and Stuyvesant Aves. While questioning the driver about an expired registration, police said the driver, Nicola Coiro, 21, of Lyndhurst, began yelling at the officers. Coiro was ticketed for disorderly conduct and driving with an expired registration and the vehicle was towed. March 23 A 21-year-old North Ar-

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FEMA agents checking flood-prone properties The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is in the process of visiting Belleville, Nutley, Bloomfield and other Essex County communities that have been hit repetitively by flooding, the agency has announced. FEMA has identified properties within these communities that have received flooding damage claims payments on at least two occasions. FEMA teams will be surveying owners of these properties to collect data to help explain why these structures are vulnerable to flooding and damages and what mitigation measures may be feasible to protect them from future storms. FEMA agents are also doing this survey on behalf of the National Flood Insurance Program with an eye to trying to keep property owners’ flood

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Mary Ellen Clyne, PhD, president and chief executive officer of Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, was presented with the 2013 Essex County Irishwoman of the Year Award during the 10th annual Essex County Irish Heritage Celebration on Monday, March 25. The Irish Heritage event recognizes the impact Irish men and women have had on the cultural, civic, political, law enforcement and economic history of the County. “Mary Ellen Clyne is the consummate leader,” said Barry H. Ostrowsky, President and chief executive Officer of Barnabas Health. “There is no better selection that could have been made for this honor than Mary Ellen, and we are proud to be a part of this celebration,” he added. Clyne has been the president and chief executive officer of Clara Maass Medical Center since 2010. Under her leadership, the medical center has won numerous accolades and awards, including being ranked among the 50 Best Regional Hospitals in the New York Metro Area by U.S. News & World Report and being designated top in the state for the treatment of Congestive heart failure and heart attacks by the New Jersey Department of Health Hospital Performance Report. In addition, Clara Maass has received national recognition by hospital ratings agencies that include Becker’s Hospital Review, the Leapfrog Group and Thompson Reuters, which

Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. (c.) presented Mary Ellen Clyne, Ph.D (l.), president and chief executive officer of Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, with the 2013 Essex County Irishwoman of the Year Award and Charles McKenna, chief counsel to Governor Chris Christie, with the 2013 Essex County Irishman of the Year Award.

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Annual George Miller Art Show slated NORTH ARLINGTON – Organizers of the fourth annual George Miller Art Show (GMAS) will award more than $5,000 in scholarships to North Arlington art students at this year’s event. Created as a nonprofit charity to honor the 30-year career of one of North Arlington High School’s most beloved teachers, the GMAS will be held on Thursday, April 4, at 6:30 p.m. at the North Arlington Public Library. Established in 2009 by Andrea Jennings and Daniel Marck, former students of Miller, GMAS features the fine art and sculpture work

of current elementary, middle and high school students in North Arlington. It also supports the George Miller Art Scholarship Program, funded by donations from parents and New Jersey businesses. In addition to showcasing the art of North Arlington students, the GMAS will also hold a silent auction so attendees can purchase original student art pieces. “The growth of the George Miller Art Show has been a welcome development but not a total surprise,” said Marck. “George was so loved, and his spirit was so generous, the people who knew

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Lyndhurst goes green Over 500 friends and supporters of the Lyndhurst 1st Commissioners’ Team recently celebrated Lyndhurst’s First Annual Irish Night at Michael’s Riverside Restaurant. The many attendees from the town were treated to traditional bagpipe players, as well as performances from young Irish dancers from the Ardmore Dance Academy. “At this time of year, everyone is Irish,” said Thomas A. DiMaggio, Commissioner of Parks and Recreation, who also serves as the chairperson of Lyndhurst First’s Tomorrows Children’s Fund. “All proceeds from Irish Night will be donated to the Fund,” said DiMaggio. “We plan to turn over these dollars together with all money raised as registration fees from the Lyndhurst Merchants’ Association’s 5k run/walk at our May 11 Health, Safety, and Life Expo.” DiMaggio went on to say, “Mayor Giangeruso and I wanted to create a new annual event for the people in town so that we may all celebrate this holiday with

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point presentation on topographical features of different countries. The students could access digital maps and do research on the Internet as the lesson progressed. Marinelli explained that high school teachers had begun getting acclimating to the new devices back in March 2012 when they were put through training sessions on how to apply the instrumentation to actual instructional techniques. Ipads in the classroom function, essentially, as “interactive textbooks,” Marinelli said, and that’s key when “teaching to today’s 21st century learner.” Today, she said, students aren’t predisposed “to go from page 1 to 120 – they lose concentration because they live in a fast-paced world.” “So, we teach to the curriculum – not the textbook,” she said. This means that teachers are freed up to use the technology at their disposal – iPads in concert with projectors and Smartboards – to present material in a way that students

of that has the iPads available on a one-to-one basis to high school students,” Marinelli said. In another personnelrelated district development, Marinelli said that Lyndhurst has successfully petitioned the Bergen County Superintendent of Schools’ Office for permission to exceed the budget cap for administration by hiring two additional kindergarten to grade 8 school principals, although the district’s overall budget must still stay within the state mandated 2% cap. She said that one of those slots will be a new position and the other will be a replacement, triggered by the resignation of Washington School Principal Jean FurlongGordon. Currently, the principal assigned to Jefferson School (grades 4 to 8) and Columbus School (grades k to 3) also covers Washington School (grades pre-k disabled to grade 3) and an interim principal is now handling Lincoln School (grades 4 to 8).

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Kearny Trinity Episcopal Church, 575 Kearny Ave., Kearny, still has tables available at a cost of $15 each or two for $25 for a flea market on Saturday, April 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Both new and used items as well as crafts will be available for sale. A snack bar will offer breakfast and lunch foods. For more information, call the church office at 201-9915894. The Ancient Order of Hibernians, Division 7, Hudson County, meets on the second Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the Irish American Association, 95 Kearny Ave., Kearny. New members are encouraged to attend. The Kearny Police Department will be participating in the DEA Operation Take Back 2013 on April 27 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., at the Kearny Police Department, 237 Laurel Ave. Residents are encouraged to turn in unwanted, unused or expired medications, over the counter or prescription. This is an anonymous no questions asked program. The Friends of the Kearny Free Public Library will host a Trivia Event Fundraiser on Friday, April 26, from 7 to 11 p.m. at After Athens at Eros Café, 17-19 Park Ave., Rutherford. All proceeds benefit the Kearny Public Library. The evening features a Trivia Program provided by Joe Trivia JNJ Entertainment. Answer Pub Trivia questions for prizes or just be a spectator. The $50 per person ticket for the event includes appetizers, a full buffet dinner, and dessert. There will be a 50/50 raffle drawing and gift basket raffles to raise money for the Kearny Public Library. A limited number of tickets are still available. To purchase tickets or to make a donation to the Friends of

the Kearny Public Library, mail check to Friends of the Kearny Public Library, 759 Kearny Ave., Kearny, NJ 07032. For more information, call the library at 201998-2666. The Friends of the Kearny New Jersey Free Public Library is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization. Membership forms are available online at www.kearnylibrary. org or at the libraries. Join the Senior Citizens of Kearny to meet new friends. Due are $5 per year. This entitles members to five free parties, including a fish and chip dinner. Meetings take place every Thursday at the Henrietta Benstead Senior Center, 60 Columbia Ave., Kearny. Doors open at 9 a.m. for a continental breakfast and socializing. The business meeting begins at 11:30 a.m. followed by Bingo at noon. Several speakers will be brought in during the year. For club information, call Carol 201-991-9369. Kearny UNICO will be holding its next monthly membership meeting on Thursday, April 4, at 7:30 p.m. Anyone interested in attending the meeting and/ or learning more about Kearny UNICO should contact Chapter President Lou Pandolfi at 201-3682409. New members are always welcome. Kearny UNICO supports scholarships, charities and the local community. Kearny UNICO is sponsoring a 50-50 raffle as a fund-raiser for its scholarship fund and other charities. Tickets are $5 each or three for $10. The raffle will be drawn at 8:30 p.m. at the Chapter’s May 2 meeting at Siena Ristorante (Kearny and Quincy Aves.) Tickets may be obtained from any Kearny UNICO member or by contacting Pandolfi. Kearny UNICO is sponsoring a “Flapjack Fundraiser” at Kearny Applebee’s on

Saturday, May 4 from 8 to 10 a.m. Tickets are $10 each and include pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, juice and coffee or tea. Tickets may be purchased from any Kearny UNICO member or by contacting Pandolfi. The Presbyterian BoysGirls Club, 663 Kearny Ave., will hold a Tricky Tray on Saturday, April 27, at 6 p.m. Admission is $15. Purchase tickets in advance. Refreshments will be served. Tickets are available by calling Vanessa Vieira, 201-334-8336 or email v_ vieira28@yahoo.com. The Kearny Rotary Club meets every Wednesday afternoon at 12:15 at La Fiamma Restaurant, 440 Harrison Ave., in Harrison. Business leaders from Harrison are invited to attend to learn about the work that Rotary International accomplishes around the world and in local communities. For more information about the Kearny Rotary Club or to join them for a meeting, call Joe D’Arco at 201-9557400 or Jose Fernandez at 201-991-1040. Alpha Delta Kappa, Pi Chapter (an honorary women educator’s sorority) will host a wine and cheese tasting on Friday, April 19, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 663 Kearny Ave. Cost is $20. There will be prizes, refreshments and a bake sale. For tickets, call Marilyn at 973-632-0841. Proceeds will benefit local student scholarships. The next meeting of the St. Stephens Seniors will be held on Tuesday, April 2, at 1 p.m. in Hedges Hall. Upcoming events include anniversary party - April 19 at San Carlo, A. C. trip April 24, and Sept. 14-21 cruise to New England and Canada. For club information call Tom at 201-998-8258, ; for A.C., call Peg at 201-9989443, trips call Joan at 201998-3573, condolences call

Vicki at 201-991-8345; and for cruise information call Pat at 201-991-4771. The West Hudson Detachment of the Marine Corps League invites all former and active duty Marines and FMF Corpsmen to attend an open house, which will be held every Friday from 7 to 10 p.m. at 286 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. Guests are welcome. Lyndhurst The Humane Society of Bergen County, 221-223 Stuyvesant Ave., Lyndhurst, has a supply of dog food both canned and dry available to anyone due to unemployment, disability or any other financial difficulty that prevents them from feeding their dog. Just stop by or call for more information 201-896-9300. Hours are: Monday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Food Pantry at the Lyndhurst Health Department hours are: Monday through Thursday, 1 to 3:30 p.m. The Food Pantry is available to Lyndhurst residents who can show proof of hardship and proof of residence. In celebration of National Library Week, from April 15 to 20, the Lyndhurst Public Library will be having an amnesty week and will be accepting non-perishable food donations in lieu of fines of less than $5 to donate to local food pantries. There will also be a raffle to win a Kindle E-reader and other terrific prizes, along with small tokens of appreciation to patrons who visit during the week. For more information and to learn more about the library’s services to the community, call the Lyndhurst Library at 201-804-2478, ext. 7. The First Sunday of the Month bird walk, with the

NJMC and Bergen County Audubon Society will be held on Sunday, April 7, at 10 a.m. This free two-hour guided nature walk will be held in DeKorte Park in Lyndhurst, at 10 a.m. outside the Meadowlands Environment Center. Check meadowblog.net for last-minute weather updates. You will have to sign a standard liability release that is good for NJMC/BCAS events throughout the year. To R.S.V.P., contact Don Torino of the BCAS at greatauk4@ aol.com or 201-230-4983.    North Arlington Dr. Richard Ekstein, a board-certified prosthodontist, is offering a free seminar about the benefits of implants and veneers. At Dr. Ekstein’s office, at 312 Belleville Turnpike, Suite 3B, North Arlington, , on Tuesday, April 9, at 6:30 p.m. Come and enjoy some lite beverages and snacks while Dr. Ekstein presents his informational seminar about implants, dentures and cosmetic veneers. Afterwards, Dr. Ekstein will be available to answer your concerns and questions. Seating is limited so please call Fran by April 5 to reserve your space at 201-991-1228 (prompt #4) or email fran.sds2@gmail.com. Dr. Ekstein will be participating in the first annual Free Dentistry Saturday, April 27, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with the donated time of Dr. Ekstein, Mellissa Porcile, Liz Gutierrez, Sharon Long, and staff. Free teeth cleaning, fillings, extractions and any other dental work will be provided which can be performed in one visit. To qualify for the free work, people must be unemployed or must be the spouse or child of an unemployed parent. continued next page

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continued from previous page Only Nutley residents may attend. To reserve an appointment time, call 201-991-1228 and press 2 for Stephanie. North Arlington Library, 210 Ridge Rd., will host Saturday Story Times with Laurie, for ages 3 to 6, on Saturdays, Saturdays, April 6 and 20 at 11 a.m. Saturday Afternoon Poets

will hold a poetry-reading event for all ages at the library on April 13 at 11 a.m.. Please call 201-955-5640, ext. 126, to register. Light refreshments will be served. A Prom Fashion Show hosted by local special occasions outfitters, Ariel Inspirations, will be held at the library on Thursday, April 18 at 6:30 p.m. Interested in being a model? Call 862-215-9947 for more information.

North Arlington Woman’s Club presents: Earth Day craft for children in grades K-5 at the library on Tuesday, April 16, 6:30 p.m. Call or visit the library to register. Fundamental and basic skills computer class for adults on Mondays from 6 to 7 p,m., beginning April 22 to May 20 (five sessions). There is a maximum of eight spots available and registration for this class

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The course will run for eight weeks, through June 23, with sessions running from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Sundays. There will be no class on May 26. The course will be taught by Kathryn Osborne of the Kathryn Osborne Acting Studio in Montclair. Osborne is a graduate of The University of Texas (BFA) and a member of SAG, AFTRA, and AEA. She has performed in New York and regionally throughout the country in theatre, film, television, voice-overs, and print. Ms. Osborne teaches acting at The Adult School of Montclair. Students in the NLT program must be age 18 or older, attend all classes or notify the instructor of a planned absence. Tuition of $200 may be paid via check to Nutley Little Theatre no later than the initial April 28 class. Space is limited and interested students are urged to register now via e-mail to nltactingclass@ gmail.com, or by leaving a phone message at 973-6670374. This course will emphasize scene study for beginning to advanced adult actors. Students will be paired with scene partners for in-depth exploration of selected scripts. Information about NLT may be found at http:// www.nutleylittletheatre. com. The Nutley Department of Public Affairs’ Military and Veterans Affairs Bureau, in partnership with the Nutley Veterans Council, will conduct a 50th anniversary memorial service at Nutley Town Hall on April 10, at 10 a.m., commemorating the life of Navy Seaman Pervis Robison, a Nutley resident who was killed while serving on board the submarine U.S.S. Thresher in 1963. Nutley Public Library, 93 Booth Drive, will have a special PJ Story Time Earth Day celebration on Monday, April 15, at 7 p.m. Registration is required. The program is open toNutley residents only. The library will host “Paint a Pot, Plant a Flower” on Tuesday, April 16, at 1:30 p.m. Registration is required online. Only Nutley residents may attend.

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Nutley baseball: Solid contenders again Veteran Nutley High School baseball coach Bob Harbison knows when he has a competitive team and when he’s in for a long season. After last year’s 15-12 campaign that featured a run to the Greater Newark Tournament finals and a berth in the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 2, Group III playoffs, Harbison knows that the Maroon Raiders will be solid once again this spring. “We have a good number of kids back,” Harbison said. “I like the makeup of this team. If the pitchers can throw strikes and we’re able to score a few runs, I think we can be okay. I just want to win now and I think we can. I’m not trying to put too much emphasis on early games. I want us to be better at the end of the season.” One of the reasons Harbison is optimistic about the 2013 season is the return of senior right-handed pitcher Joe Feraco, who won five games last season and pitched a lot of key games. “He’s definitely a little better this year,” Harbison said. “He’s a groundball pitcher who puts the ball in play. He holds runners on very well. Bottom line, he

gets outs and that’s what we need.” Junior Mike Meechem will be another of the Maroon Raiders’ hurlers. “He throws hard,” said Harbison of Meechem, who got his feet wet last year as a sophomore with a few appearances. “We just have to get his control down a little for him to be consistently effective.” Junior Kyle Cresci is a right-hander who also saw a little time on the mound for the Maroon Raiders last year. “He has a good fastball and breaking ball,” Harbison said of Cresci. Juniors Nick Liaci and sophomores Sean Rodriguez and Pete DeCilla, a transfer from Paramus Catholic, will also get time on the mound. Liaci and Rodriguez are also left-handed, giving Harbison three lefties to call on. “It’s a good thing to have left-handers on your staff,” Harbison said. Handling that deep staff is returning starter Austin Kunz, who has been behind the plate for the Maroon Raiders since he arrived at the school. The junior Kunz is a top talent who keeps improving. see VIEW page

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Harrison sophomore pitcher Fiona Slattery holds the key to the Blue Tide’s success this season.

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who earned 10 of the team’s 12 wins last season. “Her velocity has improved lthough Harrison gradu- from last year,” Nankivell said. ated five seniors from “She’s definitely put her time last year’s team that won in. She’s been throwing since 12 games, veteran head coach I started the (Harrison) Rec Dave Nankivell feels like his program. She’s benefitted from young team could be improved throwing all last year. She over a year ago. keeps people off balance with “We are very young and her different pitches. She has have only one senior startbetter control now. She’s not ing,” said Nankivell. “But a lot going to blow people away, but of our young players are very she’s a competitor. Nothing solid. We have some character bothers her and that is one of on this team and I like that. her best characteristics.” They’re a fun bunch, a little Another key returnee is light hearted when they have sophomore Amber O’Donnell, down time, but serious when who gets moved to shortstop it counts. It might be the most this year after playing centerathletic team I’ve ever had. field a year ago. Athletically, we can match “She really started to hit anyone.” the ball well at the end of last Leading the way is sophoyear,” Nankivell said. “I hope more pitcher Fiona Slattery, she has a carry over. I’m also

hoping that her leadership comes around. Confidence is also an issue. But I think playing basketball helped her mature a lot. I don’t see any of the traits that sent her back last year. She’s turned around 180 degrees. I think she has the potential to be the best player in her family.” There already have been three O’Donnell sisters to play softball at Harrison, so that’s a compliment. The catcher is junior Alexandria Hidrovo, who started behind the plate last year. “She started every game and learned a lot,” Nankivell said. “She’s a decent hitter who hits the ball to all fields. Her defensive play behind the plate has improved tremendously and that comes with experience.” see BLUE TIDE next page

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Two seniors, Michelle Zea and Zemaida Miranda, have formed a platoon at first base. Senior Genevie Andujar is the second baseman. Andujar is a complete bundle of energy who does a lot for the Blue Tide. “It’s her third year of playing second base for us, so that’s a big plus,” Nankivell said. “She’s our leadoff hitter and can do a lot of things

for us. We’re expecting good things from her.” O’Donnell has handled the transition to shortstop very well. Junior Jenna Ferriero is the third baseman. She’s the younger sister of former baseball standout Anthony, currently playing at FDUFlorham. “She’s our slugger,” Nankivell said of Ferriero. “She grips it and rips it.”

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Nankivell, who was the Harrison football coach for the last six seasons, resigned for family reasons in December after a winless campaign. “I tell these girls all the time that they got to get me a win,” Nankivell laughed. “I haven’t won in a while.” But Nankivell will win with this team, far more than once. “We can be successful if we can just harness their ability,” Nankivell said. “Athletically, we’re very good. We just have to try to translate that into wins.”

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he Kearny High School softball team lost some quality players to graduation, especially pitcher Ashleigh Amadeo and doeverything performer Sarah O’Neill, from last year’s team that went 15-12. “They were quality players who are hard to replace,” said Kearny head coach Jim Pickel. However, it just may be that the Kardinals have at least found a replacement for Amadeo on the mound. “We’re going to miss Ashleigh’s pitching, but we think that the new kid is very good,” Pickel said. The new kid is freshman Carolynne Rivera, who has all the tools to be a very good one. “I knew she was good coming in, but I didn’t think this good,” Pickel said of Rivera. Photo by Jim Hague “One of the things I’m very The Kearny High School softball team looks to be competitive once again this season. Front row, from l., are Kristen impressed with is that if some- Stankus, Nicole Stankus and Jennifer Stankus. Back row, from l., are assistant coach Amy Goldman, Emily Papa, Kelsey one makes an error behind French, Kerry Sweeney and head coach Jim Pickel.

her, she never gets rattled. She stays the same the whole time and for a freshman that’s very impressive. She does have an assortment of different pitches, but we’ll still working on her.” Rivera’s best pitches seem to be her drop and her drop curve. “She’ll get better as she goes along,” Pickel said. Finding someone who could do as much as O’Neill did might be a different story. O’Neill started her career as an outfielder, became an infielder and could pitch and catch if needed. “She played three different positions for us, so losing that versatility might be a little tough,” Pickel said. “We do have some girls who can do different things.” Senior Kristen Stankus, just one-third of the Stankus triplet brigade, is the starting catcher. “She’s our returning catcher story continued next page

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and this year, she looks really solid,” Pickel said. “She’s taking on the leadership role back there. She communicates well with the rest of the team in terms of telling people what to do. And she’s helping the young pitcher.” Senior Emily Papa returns to her spot at first base. Papa batted close to .400 last season. “We’re hopeful that she can do a little bit more this year,” Pickel said. “She’s our No. 3 hitter and helps the offense, but the key thing she does for us is her defense. She scoops up balls in the dirt and catches everything. She’s more comfortable now at first, so that’s made her into a better hitter as well.” The second base duties are being shared by a pair of juniors, namely Kelly Wilkinson and Lacey Burton. “They both do different things,” Pickel said. “It’s kind of hard to pick one out, ahead of the other, but they both help us.” Sophomore Daniella Echevestre is the starting shortstop.

“She’s very athletic and handles playing there well,” said Pickel of Echevestre, who is also a solid hitter. Senior Kelsey French returns for her third season as the starting third baseman. “She’s very solid there,” Pickel said. “She’s hitting the ball a lot better so far this spring.” Junior Amanda Seda is the starter in left field, with senior Kerry Sweeney in control of centerfield. “Kerry played mostly in the infield last year, but she played centerfield in the fall and did very well,” Pickel said. Junior Spiridoula Dimou is the starter in right field. Pickel has a good bench he can rely on, including the other two Stankus twins, namely Nicole and Jennifer. “Nicole will do some pitching and can fill in at any infield position, so she’s valuable,” Picklel said. “Jen can play right field or second base. They’re all great kids and I’m glad to have them.” Photo by Jim Hague He just can’t yell “Stankus” Freshman right-hander Carolynne Rivera holds the key to the Kearny softball and expect to get one answer. season as the team’s new pitcher.

“I don’t think it’s a problem having triplets on the team,” Pickel said. “In fact, I think it helps us.” Freshman Melissa McAndrew is another versatile player who can catch, play the outfield or infield. “She’ll go wherever she’s needed,” Pickel said of McAndrew. The Kardinals were scheduled to open their season Tuesday against Hoboken, then face Queen of Peace Thursday and head to the Hackensack Tournament with a matchup against Passaic County Tech in the first round. Pickel is confident that the Kardinals can make some noise this season. “I definitely think we can compete,” Pickel said. “We just have to keep going, year by year. The big concern for me coming into the school year was who the pitcher was going to be. But Carolynne has put the time in and made life a lot easier.” It’s now time to see how the freshman can perform when it counts.

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Catherine Bonome Catherine Bonome passed away on March 25 at University Hospital in Newark. She was 39. She lived most of her life in Kearny. Arrangements were by the Armitage and Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Dr., Kearny. The service was held at the funeral home, followed by a private cremation. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.armitagewiggins.com. Catherine had been a U. S. Customs Agent in Newark before developing health issues several years ago. Cherished daughter of Emily (nee Waters) and the late Andrew Bonome, she is sister of the late John and is survived by her aunts and uncles Louise (nee Bonome) and Pedro Vasquez and Catherine and Daniel Parylack along with her cousins Lucia Vasquez and Daniel and Michael Parylack. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude’s Hospital would be appreciated.

Peace Church, North Arlington. The interment followed in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Donations in her memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 1 Union St., Suite 301, Robbinsville, N.J. 08691.

Joseph N. Fugaro Joseph N. Fugaro died on March 29 in St. Peter’s Hospital in New Brunswick. He was 94. Born in Jersey City, he lived in Kearny for 68 years. Visiting will be on Tuesday, April 2, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Armitage and Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. A funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, April 3, at 10:30 a.m. in St. Stephen’s Church, Kearny, followed by burial at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.armitagewiggins.com. Mr. Fugaro was a WWII veteran and took part of The “D” day invasion. He was a Purple Heart recipient and was Emily Caputo a member of the West Hudson Emily Caputo (nee Leoni), South Bergen D.A.V. Chapter 25. 86, died March 25, 2013 at the Joe was a retired machine reColumbus Hospital LTACH, pairman from Parker-Kalon in Newark. Clifton. He previously worked Born in Jersey City, she lived for Acme Tool. in Jersey City before moving to Husband of the late Yolanda North Arlington 35 years ago. (nee Scerbo), he is survived by She was a cafeteria worker at his son Joseph, his daughter Queen of Peace High School, Karen E. and her husband Larry North Arlington from 1988 to Poirier. His daughter-in-law, 2012. Previously she worked for Louise, died only two weeks Fedway Associates in Kearny ago. as a computer operator for 30 Also surviving are his years. grandchildren Natalie (Billy) She was the beloved wife Crisafulli, Keith (Kristen) and of the late Robert A., the Lauren and his great grandchilcherished mother of Judith A. dren Vincent and Juliette. Kirsten and her husband Robert In lieu of flowers, kindly conP. of Jackson, and Robert A. sider a donation to Wounded Caputo of North Arlington, Warriors. the adored grandmother of Linda Vecolitis and her husband Helena C. Gardner Anthony, David Sullivan and Helena C. Gardner (Cole), 87, his wife Jennifer, Steven, Bryan died on Monday, March 25, at and Jeffrey Caputo and their her home in North Arlington. mother, Linda Caputo, Mark Arrangements were by the Kirsten and his wife Jan, Todd Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Kirsten and his wife Amanda, Home, 585 Belgrove Dr., Kearny. the loving great grandmother The funeral service was held in of Jason, Ryan, Tyler, Mattew, the First Presbyterian Church Samantha and Emily, and the of Rutherford, followed by indear aunt of many nieces and terment at Arlington Cemetery, nephews. Kearny. The funeral was from the Helena was born in WashingParow Funeral Home, 185 Ridge ton D.C. and has lived in North Road, North Arlington, on Arlington for the last 58 years. Tuesday, April 2, with a funeral She was employed in the AcMass in Our Lady Queen of counts Receivable Department

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for Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. in New York City for 20 years retiring 25 years ago. Helena is survived by her children Catherine GardnerFranco (Robert); Phyllis Tillou (Edwin) and Thomas R. Gardner; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was predeceased by her husband Robert T. Gardner and her daughter Janette Gardner. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org or to the First Presbyterian Church of Rutherford.

Church of Kennebunk. In her active years, she was a member Harold McCloud of Webhannet Club of KenGraveside services will be nebunk and the Kennebunk and held on April 19 at noon in the Kennebunkport Book Clubs. Arlington Cemetery for Harold Claire was predeceased by McCloud (formerly of Kearny), her husband John Grieve who husband of Shirley and father of died in 2008. Karen and Donna. To view his Claire is survived by a complete obituary please visit daughter Eileen Stokes and her www.armitagewiggins.com. husband Robert of Port Murray and three grandchildren Mary Ellen McKeever R. Christopher Stokes, John Mary Ellen McKeever “Mae,” Andrew Stokes and Brendan 99, of Lebanon formerly of Patrick Stokes. Kearny, died on March 28. A funeral Mass was celArrangements are by the ebrated on Monday, April 1, at Armitage and Wiggins Funeral St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Home, 596 Belgrove Dr., Kearny. Church, 59 Spring Valley Lane, A Mass of Christian burial will Claire Chambers Grieve Long Valley, A Mass will also be officiated on Tuesday, April Claire Chambers Grieve, 91, a be celebrated at 11 a.m. on 2, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Stephen’s resident of Hackettstown, and Friday, April 19, at Holy Spirit Church, Kearny, followed by formerly of Kennebunk, Maine Parish, St. Martha’s Church, interment in Holy Cross Cemdied on March 26 at the House Portland Rd, Kennebunk, etery, North Arlington. of the Good Shepherd after a Maine, with interment to follow Mrs. McKeever was a waitlong illness. in Evergreen Cemetery, Kenress at Haynes, Newark, for Claire was born in New York nebunk,. 30 years. She was a former City on December 4, 1921 a Arrangements are in care of member of the Kearny Senior daughter of Joseph P. and FlorBibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Citizens and a volunteer at ence (Kraus) Chambers, was Summer St., Kennebunk, Maine Meals on Wheels in Clinton. graduated from Wadleigh High (www.bibberfuneral.com) and She was the beloved wife of School in New York City and Cochran Funeral Home, 905 the late Thomas Owen McKthe College of Mt. Saint Vincent High St., Hackettstown (www. in Riverdale, New York. cochranfuneral.com). see OBITS page She married to John Grieve in 1948 and was a homemaker for MARIO TEIXEIRA, JR., #2542 DIRECTOR-MANAGER most of her life. Her faith was an important part if Claire’s life, as such, she was a member of St. Mark The Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, Hackettstown, and a former member of the Holy Spirit Parish at St. Martha’s

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Reports from the Kearny Police blotter March 22 At 2 a.m., at the intersection of Hackensack Ave. and Routes 1 & 9 in South Kearny, Officers Joseph Martin and Chris Medina responded to an accident involving a BMW that had apparently struck the rear of a tractor-trailer. After checking the drivers for injuries, Martin interviewed the operator of the severely damaged BMW and reportedly detected a strong odor of alcohol. The motorist also was fumbling when trying to locate the vehicle paperwork and was unable to produce his driver’s license, police said. After reportedly failing a field sobriety test, 30year old Jersey City resident Elvin Paez was placed under arrest, taken to headquarters and given an Alcotest. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, careless driving and failing to have a license in his possession. March 23 Officer Ben Wuelfing was

on patrol on Davis Ave. at 11:20 p.m. when he observed a 2006 Acura with some equipment violations. A check of the vehicle registration revealed that it was unregistered. Wuelfing stopped the auto in the area of Devon St. and Garfield Ave. and, while interviewing the driver and passenger, reportedly detected a strong odor of marijuana. The passenger was found to have a small bag containing suspected marijuana in his pocket, and a further search of the common area of the vehicle uncovered more marijuana in plain view, in and around the console area, police said. Placed under arrest were the driver, Michael Fernandes, 26, and his passenger, Hugo Villanueva, 21, both of Kearny. Fernandes was charged with possession of marijuana, possession of marijuana in a motor vehicle and operating an unregistered vehicle; Villanueva, with possession of marijuana and paraphernalia.

March 24 Officer Wuelfing was on patrol at Midland Ave. and Devon St. at 3:45 a.m. when he heard a car alarm going off. Given the recent rash of vehicle break-ins, Wuelfing checked the area on foot and observed an individual running south on Devon. He caught the runner and, during a pat-down for weapons, discovered an excessive amount of change and various items bulging from the man’s pockets, police said. Officer Brian Wisely arrived as back up, and when the two officers requested identification they observed identification not belonging to the suspect. After placing him under arrest, a struggle ensued. They subdued the suspect and took him to headquarters, where he allegedly continued to be combative and uncooperative. The man was placed in a holding cell, which he reportedly flooded by stuffing articles of clothing in the

toilet. He was then escorted to another cell where he proceeded to break the security camera, police said. They also reported that the suspect’s clothing, property and belongings included numerous items believed to have been stolen recently from motor vehicles. Charged with receiving stolen property, theft of property lost or mislaid, criminal attempt and criminal mischief was 31-year-old Kearny resident Orlando Fabiani. Dets. Michael Gonzalez and John Plaugic were assigned the follow-up investigation to determine the origin of the property recovered from the suspect. March 25 At 4:30 p.m., Officer Dean Gasser and Det. Ray Lopez responded to a Davis Ave. delicatessen on a report of a robbery and arrived to find that a 16-year-old Kearny male had entered the store wearing a facemask and was

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Hackensack Riverkeeper’s 2013 Eco-Programs Hackensack Riverkeeper announces its 2013 Eco-Programs schedule. Once again the clean water advocacy group is poised to provide thousands of people with an up-close and personal experience of the river, its watershed and wildlife. Eco-Cruises, guided paddles, River Cleanups and Bird-Walks combine hands-on environmental education with public service and fun – and have since 1997. The 2013 Eco-Program season runs from Earth Day weekend (April 20-21) through the end of October. “We were very fortunate in that Hurricane Sandy caused us very little damage,” said Captain Bill Sheehan. “We hauled and secured our pontoon boats before the storm hit; and our Paddling Center made it through alright. Captain Hugh (Carola) and I are very anxious to get out on the water and see what changes – if any – there are on the river and in the Meadowlands.” Hackensack Riverkeeper offers four unique and distinct Eco-Programs: Eco-Cruises Thirty-eight Open Eco-Cruises are scheduled from May 4 through Oct. 13 aboard the pontoon cruisers Edward Abbey and Robert H. Boyle. Open trips are great for individuals, couples and families and can be had for a donation of $25 per person for adults / $10 for kids 4-12. Three distinct EcoCruise itineraries are offered: Meadowlands Discovery, which explores the wetlands and creeks of the river’s estuary; Boating through Bergen, which runs upriver to the center of Hackensack and the museum ship USS Ling; and Excursion Around the Bay, a maritime history tour to Staten Island and back past the port facilities of Newark and Elizabeth. Charter Eco-Cruises can be arranged for groups of up to 26 people for any available date/time May 1 through Oct. 28. Hackensack Riverkeeper asks a donation of $300 per boat for adult charter EcoCruises and $250 for youth charters. Half-day combo programs are also available for schools. Those interested can call Program Director Carola at 201-968-0808 for more

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information or to book a trip. Open Eco-Cruise dates/times are not available for charters. Hackensack Riverkeeper’s Paddling Center, located on the river at Laurel Hill County Park in Secaucus, will be open weekends April 20 through Oct. 28 weather permitting. The center offers canoe and kayak rentals ($25 per paddler w/ a 2-paddler minimum) as well as guided paddles conducted by manager John Sailer and his team. Twenty-two tours are scheduled including five popular Full Moon paddles. Costs: $30 per paddler / $15 per paddler for those their own boat(s). Private group paddle tours at reasonable rates can be arranged by calling Carola at 201-968-0808 or e-mailing hugh@hackensackriverkeeper.org. In addition to paddling center events, Hackensack Riverkeeper’s fifth annual Reservoir Challenge takes place Saturday, June 1, at Oradell Reservoir; the third annual Lake Tappan Paddle Day is set for Saturday, Aug. 10; and the third annual SPLASH event takes to the water at Overpeck Park in Teaneck on Sept. 7. Call 201968-0808 for details or go to: www.hackensackriverkeeper. org. River cleanups are scheduled at eight different waterside locations within the Hackensack River Watershed from April 13 through Oct. 20. Hackensack Riverkeeper provides cleanup tools and supplies as well as refreshments for all volunteers. For more information about river cleanups including group participation and the organization’s Corporate River Stewardship

call 201-968-0808. Costs: $150$200 depending on location and duration of trip; for up to 12 people. Sheehan and Carola are available for conduct multimedia presentations to groups of any size at any date and time. They have a wealth of materials including PowerPoint slideshows and video screenings that are appropriate for all age groups.

Program, call Events and Outreach Coordinator Sarah Menchise at 201-968-0808 or e-mail her at Sarah@HackensackRiverkeeper.org. For groups interested in birding and bird study, Carola is available to lead bird-walks or hawk watches at local birding hotspots within the Hackensack River Watershed region. For more information, including itinerary options,

Presenters will be sure to bring informational literature for all attendees. Costs: $150 if presented within the Bergen, Hudson, southern Rockland, eastern Passaic or greater Newark areas; $200 - $300 if presented further afield. Call 201-968-0808 for more information. All Hackensack Riverkeeper Eco-Program info including schedules is available at www. hackensackriverkeeper.org.

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LYNDHURST BRAND NEW 2 FAMILY, 5 BDRS & 4 ½ BTHS $699,000

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GARAGE WANTED

Need garage for classic car. 24 hour access. In N.Arlington, Kearny, Lyndhurst, Belleville, or Nutley. Call Jerry (973)751-3547

HOUSE FOR SALE

For sale: Corner lot, 88x95 w/existing house in developing area of Kearny. Serious inquiries only, by appoinment. Developers welcomed! (201)233-8089 HARRISON 4 sale by owner Handyman Special or Builderʼs Special $175,000 (973)484-1004

Kearny: Manor 4 bedroom home. large rooms, firepalce, finished basement, 2 car garage $335,000 North Arlington: To be built. 2- Mother/Daughter homes. Call for details. 1 bedroom 3rd fl apt. $900/month. N.Newark: like new. 2 family house by Branch Brook Park Area. 3 bedrooms on each floor, garage and offstreet parking call for details

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HOUSE FOR SALE

N.Arlington: Garden apt $950 w/heat + parking space. • 3 rooms, Garden apt w/heat $925 Parking space, Heat included. •3 rooms $850 + utilities Kearny: 3 rooms $900 w/Heat off street Parking Lyndhurst: 3 Bdrm apt. w/heat $825 call for details

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HOUSE FOR RENT LYNDHURST Modern 1 Family house for rent. 4 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, A/C, kitchen. Close to transportation, 15 minutes to NYC by car. $2000/month. 1 month security (973)450-5202

CLASSIFIEDS STORE FOR RENT

Harrison 603 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. N. 700sq ft $900/month, HT/HW included. Available now. (973)483-4557 (201)889-3110.

OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT HARRISON: NEWLY RENOVATED MODERN OFFICE SPACE. 400 SQ FT. ALL UTILITIES INCLD. NICE AREA. CLOSE TO PATH. $790 (973)481-3996

KEARNY AVE Office/Store for rent. Supply own utilities. One month security. Available Now. (201)997-0026.

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Family Affairs Only Nice, clean hall. Pleasant atmosphere. Maximum 80 people. 201-496-4645 201-991-9865 Call Anytime

BELLEVILLE Union Ave, high traffic location. Commercial Space for small business or office, 750sq.ft., 1500sq.ft. 1750sq.ft.(5 offices, kitchen, reception & waiting area) Call (973)202-8580

Party Hall

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STORE FOR RENT

N.arlington 1 floor, No stairs. 3 bedrooms.2 bathrooms. Garage. New furnace Owner holds NJREL wants offers negotiable. (201)955-1999

Formally a Deli. Located at 103 Johnson Ave Krny. Contact Owner Steve. (201)998-1000

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Commercial Space for small business or office. 750sq.ft., 1500sq.ft. 1750sq.ft.(5 offices, kitchen, reception & waiting area) Call (973)202-8580

CONDO FOR RENT KEARNY 1 bedroom condo for rent $1150/month + utilities On Site Parking No pets. (201)889-6502

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

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APARTMENTS FOR RENT

N.Arlington: Garden apt. 1 bedroom, $950 w/utilities/parking space.

KEARNY 1 Bedroom apartment. Newly renovated. Hardwood floors. Big kitchen, washer/dryer hook-up. Close to schools and transportation. Utilities separate. $900 1 month security. Available May 1st (201)600-2837

KEARNY 2 bedroom, LR, kitchen, sitting room. New Rugs. 2nd floor. Roosevelt school district. HT/HW supplied. Laundry room on premises. 1 1/2 months security. No pets. Close to mass transportation. Available immediately! $1100/month. (732)735-9055 KEARNY 2 bedrooms, 2nd floor. DR, refrigerator stove, parking. Available immediately. $975.00 1+1/2 month security. NO PETS. Tenant pays Heat, H/W, and electricity (973)808-1556 KEARNY 2nd floor, nice and bright, recently renovated. 2 bedrooms, LR, DR. HW included. Separate utilities. $1150 + 1 month security. Available April 1st. (201)954-9403 KEARNY 2nd floor. 1 bedroom. w/finished attic. $1000/month 1 month security. HT/HW included. No pets/smoking. (973)573-1173 Leave message KEARNY 3 LG ROOMS (ONE BEDROOM) AT BELGROVE APTS. $935 INCLUDING HEAT/HOT WATER. LAUNDRY ROOM. NO PETS. (973)493-7868 KEARNY 3 room apt., 3rd floor. Supply your own utilities. $730/month. (201)998-1000 ask for Steve KEARNY 3 rooms, 1 bedroom, LR, EIK. Newly renovated. New refrigerator. Quiet street. Near public transportation. Require 1-1/2 months security. $995/month, heat included. Will do credit & background check. Please call between 5-9pm at (908)686-2578

KEARNY 3 SMALL ROOMS (ONE BEDROOM) NEAR WEST HUDSON HOSPITAL. $815 INCLUDING HEAT/HOT WATER. LAUNDRY ROOM. (973)493-7868

KEARNY Arlington area. 5 rooms, 1 bath 1-1/2 months security. $1200 + utilities. No pets. (201)213-1871

Lyndhurst: 2 bedroom apt, HT/HW included. Call for details. OʼHara Agency 201-997-6300

KEARNY KEARNY 3 room. 3rd FL Apt. 1 month security required. No Pets. $750/month + utilities. (201)998-9126 Available Now KEARNY Large 2 Bedroom apt. w/hardwood floors washer/dryer hook-up No Pets. $1300/Month. Plenty of street parking Available May 1st (201)233-7872 KEARNY 2nd floor, 6 room apartment. 4 bedrooms. DR. LR, kitchen, bathroom, use of driveway, near school & transportation, utilities separate. 1-1/2 months security (908)-303-9404 (201)328-5815 KEARNY 3 bedrooms, LR, DR, kitchen, 2 full bathrooms, laundry room, No pets, $1600/month smoke-free environment, Available April 1st, (201)998-3475 KEARNY 1 Bedroom, L/R, Kitchen. Near Transportation. Close to school. seperate utilities. Available immediately. $725/month 1 month security (201)998-4325

KEARNY Arlington Section. 1BDRM $800 + sec., 2BDRM $900 + sec., Both w/Heat & Hot water included. (908)696-1866

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KEARNY 1 bedroom, $950. & 1 1/2 bedroom apt $850 1-1/2 months security + 1 month rent, HT/HW included, no pets. (201)997-0590 KEARNY 1 bedroom, modern big rooms, washer/dryer, dishwasher. No pets. $900/month + 1 month security. Call (973)769-4897

KEARNY

146 Midland Ave New 1 BR $990 on 1 floor apts. Central Air. No pets/smoking, 1-1/2 mo. security, Reference, water included, separate utilities.No fee Available Now. Call George (201)218-0841

KEARNY 1st floor, 2 bedrooms, LR, EIK, washer/dryer hook-up.. Central Air, yard, basement storage. Close to NY transportation. $1125 + 1-1/2 months security + utilities. Available immediately. Good credit required. Call between the hrs. of 6AM-3PM, M-F (201)998-8226 for appt. KEARNY 1st or 2nd. floor apt. 2 bedrooms, LR, DR, Kitchen and bath. Separate utilities. $1200 + 1 month security. W/D hook-up. Available Immediately. Call (201)207-8029 KEARNY 2 bedroom, LR, DR, kitchen, bathroom. No pets. No smoking. $1100/month 1-1/2 months security. Available May 1st. (201)783-9393 KEARNY 3 Bedroom Apt $1300 & 2 bedroom apt $1150/month. 1 month security, Available Immediately. Call (201)622-8315

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

KEARNY 3rd floor 2 bedroom, L/R, kitchen, central Heat, Hot water included. utilities not included. Call 201-726-5794. Available April 1st.

KEARNY 3rd floor spacious Studio, EIK, own entrance, closet space, $800 + 1 month security (201)998-4418 after 4pm

KEARNY 3rd floor. 1 Bedroom apt. $750/month plus utilities. 1 month security No Pets. Available April 1st. (201)725-0123 KEARNY 4 room apartment, 2 Bedrooms, kitchen , LR.. Modern. 1 month security. No pets. Available now. Pay own utilties. (201)991-8317

KEARNY 5 1/2 rooms, 2 bedrooms, LR, DR, kitchen. Separate utilities. Available May 1st. $1200/month. 1-1/2 months security. No pets. (201)998-0529

KEARNY 5 rooms, 3rd floor. Quiet Street. Close to Everything. Separate utilities. No pets. No smoking. Available now. Call (201)832-3063

KEARNY 95 Windsor St. 2nd Fl. Spacious Apt for rent. 4 Bedrooms Utilities included. $1400/month. 1 month security. No Pets. Close to Kearny Ave. Available Now. (404)901-4054 (404)901-4053

KEARNY 3 rooms, one bedroom $900/m. HT/HW included. 1-1/2 months security. Call Super between 11am-8pm (201)998-9006

KEARNY All new 1 bedroom, loft style apt. Featuring: high ceilings, large windows, hardwood floors, new full ceramic tiled bath, and new kitchen w/brand new appliances. $1200/month. No pets. (201)991-6942

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

KEARNY 2 ARLINGTON SECTION RENTALS

3rd Fl. 6 rms (3 bdrms), tile bath. No pets. $1200 + util. 1 mo sec, 1/2 mo fee. 2nd Fl 5 rms (2 bdrms) $1195 + Util. 1 mo sec., 1/2 mo fee. Arlington Real Estate (201)991-0905

KEARNY Arlington section. ground floor, 3 modern rooms, hardwood floors, tiled kitchen, laundry facilities, parking. Close to NY transportation. $875/month + utilities (908)240-9302 KEARNY ELM COURT Kearnyʼs Best Kept secret 732 Elm St. 1 BR for $850 NYC Commuter Bldg Call Alan (201)955-4334 or PJ (973)922-1555 ext 1 Affiliated Mgmt.

KEARNY Furnished studio apt., no pets, no smoking, $650/month, all utilities included. Available now. (973)441-9574 Call after 9am-2pm KEARNY KEARNY AVE. 4 room, 2 bedroom. apt. Separate utilities. 1-1/2 months security. Available April 1st. (201)893-1955 KEARNY NEW 1 BEDROOM APT W/ LG ROOMS/CLOSETS. 3RD. FLOOR. ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED. FRIDGE. MANOR SECTION. NO PETS/SMOKING. 1 BLOCK AWAY FROM NY/NEWARK TRANSPORTATION. $875-$975. AVAILABLE APRIL 1ST (201)997-2831 KEARNY Newly renovated, hardwood floors. Laundry onsite.HT/HW included. 2 BR start at $950. 1 BR start at $800. Jr.1 BR start at $725. (201)289-7096

KEARNY Newly renovated. 2nd floor, 2 bdrm., LR, EIK, W/D hook-up, Basement storage. Close to NYC trans. No Pets. $950/month + utilities. 1-1/2 months security. Good credit required. Call between the hrs. of 6AM-3PM, M-F (201)998-8226 for appt.

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

KEARNY Studio Apartment, In Modern Garden Apartment bldg., dressing alcove, built-in vanity dresser, walk-in closet, vanity bath, free parking, Available April 1st, rent $735.00 plus utilities. Call (201)991-6261

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KEARNY Nice apartment w/2 BRs, Kitchen, LR and bath. Parking for one car. $950/month. 1 month security. Available May 1st. (908)264-4547

E.NEWARK Renovated large 2 bedroom apt., 2nd floor. EIK, LR. Heat included. $975/month Available May 1st. Call Carlos at (201)988-7536

HARRISON 3 bedroom apt. on 2nd floor of 3 family house, modern kitchen & bath Laundry hookup & storage in basement. No pets. Close to park, schools & transportation. $1400/month plus 1-1/2 months sec. dep. Call (973)484-7576

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N.ARLINGTON 5 rooms, 1st floor. 2 BDRS. $1000/month. 1 month security. Supply own utilities. Credit check required. Available May 1st. (201)997-1788

KEARNY Very clean apt. 3 rooms, 1 bedrooms. No pets. $900/month. 1 month security. HT/HW included. (201)207-5160 (201)991-8846 KEARNYArlington Section. Large 6 room, 3 bedroom, 2 full bath apartment for rent. Available May 1. Washer/Dryer hook-up. Close to transportation. No Pets. Call 201-955-1854

BELLEVILLE BELLEVILLE 2 bedrooms. Separate utilities. $1250/month. One month deposit. No pets. No smoking. Credit check required. Available April 15. (973)330-7207 BELLEVILLE Bridge Brook Junior 4, ht/hw, gas included, garage, $1300/month. No pets. Ask for Al 973-284-0904. BELLEVILLE Small apt. for rent. Close to transportation, schools, & town hall. References needed. (973)980-1146 Laura (spanish) (973)704-1180 Mayra

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E.NEWARK Studio apt for rent. ultilities included. No Pets. Call (973)483-4348 between 4pm-8pm

HARRISON HARRISON 1 bedroom apt. Clean, quiet and comfortable. W/fridge. No pets. Lease & security. $775 plus utilities. (862)223-9974 HARRISON 1 bedroom condo. HT/HW + parking included. Laundry on premises. Walk to PATH. No pets. $1150/month. (908)675-6669 HARRISON 1st floor, 2 bedrooms, LR, DR, $1300/month+1 month security. Utilities not included. Driveway included. (973)525-4335 HARRISON 2 bedroom apt. 2 full baths, kitchen, dinette. Spacious LR. Dishwasher refrigerator, stove, ceiling fans, mini blinds. Washer/dryer hook-up. No pets. No smoking. Free Fios cable. Utilities not included. 5 minutes from PATH. $1650/month + 1 1/2 month security. Available now. (973)485-4105

E.NEWARK

HARRISON 2 bedrooms 2nd floor 4 room apartment. 2 family. HT/HW supplied. No pets, no laundry. $1,100/month Plus 1 month security. Near 280 & PATH. Available April 1st. Call After 6pm (973)482-1428

E.NEWARK 2nd Fl. 4-1/2 rooms. HW included. $900/month. No dogs. 1 month security. Available now. (973)484-1088 leave message

HARRISON 2nd floor, 1 bedroom studio. LR, Kitchen, supply own utilities. Available Now $900. 1-1/2 months security, No pets. (201)388-0463

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HARRISON 3 bedrooms, 3rd floor. EIK,L/R, 1 bathroom. Hardwood floors. w/parking. Onsite laundry room. 3 mins to path trains. Roommates OK. Available May 1st. $1450/month seperate utilities. (973)801-0079 HARRISON 3 rooms, 1 bedroom apartment. 3rd floor. Central AC. $800 plus utilities. No pets. 1 month security (973)985-7552 HARRISON 307 Harrison ave, 3rd floor newly renovated large 3 bedroom apt, walk to path and close to everything. Available immediately. $1400/month, 1-1/2 months security plus utilities. good credit. Call (862)222-4204 HARRISON 4 rooms, 1st floor. No pets. Smoke free. $1000+ Utilities. 1 1/2 months security. References required. (973)482-9786 HARRISON 5 rooms 3 BR Modern, near PATH, No pets, Pay own utilities, references required. $1600 + 1 1/2 month security (973)483-3682 or (973)809-2035 HARRISON Studio Apartment. Available Now. $750. Utilities Included. 1 1/2 Months Security Deposit. No Pets. To see Sat. & Sun. (973)704-5532 HARRISON 3-1/2 rooms. 2nd floor, ultra clean. Gas on gas-electric. Close to PATH. Refrigerator. 1-1/2 months security. Available April 1st. No pets. Pay own utilities. (973)482-9129

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LYNDHURST 2 bedrooms. Includes AC, kitchen w/granite & all appliances., laundry facility, parking $1250/month plus utilities. No Pets (201)970-3210 LYNDHURST Small 1 bedroom apartment. Renovated building. Wood kitchen cabinets, refrigerator, stove, ceramic tile floor, hardwood floors throughout. Laundry on-site. No Pets. Near NYC transportation. 1-1/2 months security. $825 + utilities. Credit check required. (201)438-6241

N. ARLINGTON N.ARLINGTON Recently renovated 3 BR Apt. 2nd Floor $1250 + utilities Plus 1 month security. Call (201)966-8095 N.ARLINGTON 1st floor. Big 1 bedroom apt. No pets. No smoking. One month security. Utilities separate. Available May 1st. (201)955-1322 Call after 6pm

N.ARLINGTON 2 bedroom apt in 2 family house. 2nd floor. $1200/mo.+ utilities 1 month security. 6 month lease. (201)997-7095 (201)390-0215 Call after 5pm N.ARLINGTON 2nd floor, 5 rooms, 2 bedrooms w/enclosed front porch. Newly remodeled. Hardwood floors. $1250/month + Utilities. 1 Month Security. Optional Washer/dryer hook-up (extra charge). NO PETS. 1 block from NY/NJ transportation. Available May 1st. (201)618-0316

N.ARLINGTON 3 LGrooms, 2nd floor. 1 Bdrm, EIK, LR. Harwood floors. Washer/dryer hook-up. garage. No pets. $1000 + utilities. (201)693-6542 (201)889-0105

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N.ARLINGTON Recently remodeled. 3 Extra large rooms, 1 bedroom apt. HT/HW included. Near transportation. Available Now. (201)997-0009

N.ARLINGTON Three large modern rooms 2nd floor. 700 sq.ft. Hardwood floors. Tile kitchen, Laundry facilities. HT/HW supplied. Close to NY trans. No dogs. Available May 1st. (908)240-9302

NEWARK NEWARK 2-3 Bedroom Apartment. 1st , 2nd, & 3rd floor. Formal LR, DR, & EIK, pantry. $900. 2nd floor $850. 3rd floor $800 + 1 Month Security. Close To Transportation. No Pets. Access to the backyard. (973)517-6544

NORTH NEWARK N.NEWARK 1st floor. 1 BR, LR, Kitchen, & Bath. Everything Included. $850 1 month security (973)484-3746 N.NEWARK Forest hill. Section 8 accepted. 2 & 3 bedroom Apartments. Newly renovated. Available immediately. Call (973)202-8580 (973)925-3812

ROOM FOR RENT

Belleville Male Rooming house. Furnished Room For rent. $500/month Plus security deposit. Utilities included. Call (973)838-0024 (973)934-0267

BELLEVILLE For 1 person ONLY Furnished 1 large room for rent. $500/month. Everything included. We speak spanish/english. Available now. (201)852-8216

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CHILD CARE Responsible mother with preparation and lots of years of experience. Will take care of your child in her kearny home. Children of all ages. including children with special needs and premature babies. If interested please call (201)998-0951 (551)200-3592 Se habla español.

TRANSPORT SERVICE CO. Is hiring Class A CDL DRIVERS out of Avenel, NJ for our Local, Regional & OTR (10-14 days out) Positions! We offer competitive pay, medical benefits for you and your family, paid training on product handling, paid uniforms, paid vacations, 401K & more! 1 year tractor-trailer experience, Tank & Hazmat endorsements (or ability to obtain) & safe driving record required. APPLY NOW at TheKAG.com or call (800)871-4581.

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CONSTRUCTION Angel Martinez Construccion LLC Chimney Specialist • Relining • Chimney Caps • Leaks • Water Proofing • Dampers • Cleanings • Flashings All types of Masonry: Chimneys • Rebuild • Repairs • Stucco Roofing, Siding & Steps: New and Repairs Gutters Service Fully Ins. and License (201)952-0076

GUTTERS D. FITZGERALD Seamless Gutters Installed. Gutters Cleaned We-R- Also Dennieʼs Painting & Roofing Slate Roofs repaired. 1(800)479-3262

COMPUTER SERVICES J. M. Electronics Computer Repair *Free Computer Check-up *We Buy & Sell Computers 502 Kearny Ave. Kearny, NJ 07032 Call Jeff for more information at (201)486-2057

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ANDREAS PAINTING Professional House Painter 165 Interior & Exterior Printing-Plastering-Taping Free Estimates (201)997-0706 Speak slow on answer machine please

CHRIS PAINTING Interior & Exterior Spray Aluminum siding • Sheetrock • Water damages • Lead safe. Fully Insured! (201)896-0292

J & M Decorators & Sons Family Owned Since 1972 Specializing in Interior & Exterior Painting. Sheetrock, plaster, wallpaper removal and water damage repairs. Fully Insured. Free Estimate. No sub contractors or hiding costs.

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PLUMBING Courageous Plumbing HVAC LLC Lic. # 11103 • Plumbing • Heating • Cooling • Sewer • Complete basement pump out & Sump pumps MC/VISA and Finace Available $50 off when mention this ad.

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GARAGE FOR RENT

Belleville 3 Car garage 30x20, good for cars, contractors & boat storage. $475/month +1 month security. Available April 15th or May 1st. (973)951-6315

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

GARAGE & YARD SALE Bedroom furniture, 3 pc wall unit, Electric Organ, Exercise bike, Outdoor Furniture, Clothes, Shoes, etc April 6 10am-4pm, 39 William Street N.Arlington

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Jaycees announce DSA judges Learn about HCCC The Nutley Jaycees have selected the judges for the organization’s 42nd annual Distinguished Service Awards (DSA) program, according to Walter Smith, judges chairperson. The DSA recipients will be honored at the annual awards dinner on Thursday, April 4, at the Valley Regency, Clifton. There is a 6:30 p.m. cash bar and dinner is served at 8 p.m. The awards will be presented to individuals who live or work in Nutley in recognition of their dis-

tinguished service to the community in the fields of business, education, civic affairs, public health and safety, and to an individual between the ages of 21 and 40. This year’s panel of judges are: John Brown, SW Brown Funeral Home and prior business honoree; Phil White, former editor of the Nutley Sun, Mattia Committee President and prior business honoree; William J. Jernick III, past Exalted Ruler of the Nutley Elks and former Outstanding

Young Person honoree; Fred Scalera, former member of the N.J. Assembly, former Nutley fire chief, former Public Health and Safety honoree and member of the Nutley Board of Education; Dr. Steven Clarke, past president of the Nutley Jaycees and former Outstanding Young Man; Russ Lazovick, superintendent of Nutley schools; and Walter Smith, judges chairman, former commissioner, former president of the Nutley Jaycees and former Outstanding Young Person honoree.

Hudson County Community College (HCCC) will hold an Open House for prospective students on Saturday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the college’s Culinary Arts Institute/Conference Center, 161 Newkirk Street — two blocks from the Journal Square PATH station in Jersey City. “The Open House affords individuals interested in studying at the College with information about the variety of programs we offer as

well as the admissions process, financial aid and paying for studies,” said HCCC President Dr. Glen Gabert. “There are opportunities to speak with faculty and current students, tour our Journal Square campus, and learn about transfer opportunities that graduates may take advantage of after they have acquired their degrees here,” he continued. Questions about the event — as well as registration — may be directed to admissions@hccc.edu.

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Last Week’s Solutions

ACROSS 1. Indian instrument in “Norwegian Wood” 6. Lab eggs 9. *”I want my baby ____” 13. *Mack the _____ 14. Type of test for women 15. Bridal veil fabric 16. Of sour taste 17. Pitcher’s stat 18. Bone-chilling 19. *”I’m the wonderer, yeah, the wonderer, I roam ______” 21. *”Lean on me... I’ll help you _____ __” 23. Hit the slopes 24. *”I read the ____ today oh boy” 25. It makes a guitar louder 28. Small ornamental case 30. *”Hey, I just met you... but here’s my ______” 35. Like beef with little fat 37. Aphrodite’s son 39. Artillery burst 40. Doing nothing 41. Puzzle combining pictures and letters 43. Hula feast 44. Opinions from Barbara, Elisabeth and Joy 46. *”____ no mountain high enough” 47. Danson and Seth MacFarlane’s stuffed animal 48. Like a smell or taste of soil 50. *Now you’re just somebody that I ____ to know” 52. *”I ___ the bad moon rising” 53. 500 sheets 55. Surfer’s turf 57. *”Killing me softly with ___ ____” 61. *”I’m puttin’ on my ___ ___” 64. Bye to Edith Piaf 65. Frigid 67. Impulses 69. Rubber-____ boots 70. And not 71. High-pitched laugh sound 72. Walk, as through mud 73. ___ Goo Dolls 74. Brewer’s staple DOWN 1. Reggae precursor 2. Ancient Peruvian 3. Bleacher feature 4. Rounded hairdos 5. Chastise

6. Popular newspaper page 7. Variable, abbr. 8. Quickly or rapidly 9. Dutch settler in South Africa 10. Breezy 11. The Muse of history 12. Razor-sharp 15. Sometimes denoted as a “v” 20. Fertilizer ingredient 22. Barley bristle 24. Nb on Mendeleev’s table 25. *”I will survive... I know I’ll stay _____” 26. The press 27. A whiter shade of pale? 29. Carbamide 31. Scotch ingredient 32. *”Lady sings the _____” 33. Some do this with taxes 34. Awaken

36. Former Speaker of the House 38. Phoenix’ team 42. Dictation taker 45. Corpse’s garb 49. Asian capital 51. *”I didn’t shoot no ______” 54. *”I’m sitting here, doing nothing but _____” 56. *”You and me and the devil makes _____” 57. Door fastener 58. “White Wedding” singer 59. Fodder holder 60. Start of something big? 61. Apprentice 62. Turkish honorific 63. Found in a caddie’s pocket 66. Dove’s sound 68. Part of tennis match

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eever, mother of Owen (Carol), Brian (Norma) and John (Margaret) McKeever; grandmother of nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. She was predeceased by her grandsons Robert and Owen, Jr. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation www.cff. org. c/o 117 Kinderkamack Road, Suite 104 River Edge, N.J. 07661. All donations would be appreci-

ated. Charles A. Mondaro, Charles A. Mondaro, 75, died on Tuesday March 26, at The Lyons V.A. Hospital in Basking Ridge. He was a plumber in L.U. 68 and worked at Mountainside Hospital in Montclair for 30 years. He is survived by his wife of 50 years and his four sons their wives and three grandchildren. An uncle to many nieces and nephews. Surviving is a sister Marie of Coral Gables, Fla. He was a member of the Harrison

Friends Social Club as well as a recreation basketball referee and Colt League manager in Harrison.   In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St Jude’s Children’s Hospital or the Lyons V.A. Hospital Hospice Unit in Basking Ridge. Mary T. Orsini Mary T. Orsini (nee Remus) died on March 26 in the Jewish Home Life Care Center in New York City. She was 96. Born in Pittstown, Pa., she lived nearly 70 years in New York City.

Private arrangements are by the Armitage and Wiggins Funeral Home of Kearny. Her final resting place is Holy Cross Mausoleum. To leave an online condolence please visit www. armitagewiggins.com. Mary is the wife of the late Julius “Babe” Orsini and sister of the late Agnes and Charles Remus. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. Theresa Sgro Theresa Sgro (nee Catrambone) died at University Hospital in Newark. She was 92. Born in South Seaville, she lived in

Harrison and Kearny. Arrangements were by the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence, please visit www. armitagewiggins.com. Theresa was the wife of the late Anthony Sgro and was the sister of Margaret Johnson, John Catrambone and the late Catherine Vanella, Rose Russomanno, Nicholas, Anthony, James, George and John Catrambone. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers kindly consider a donation to Pathways To Independence.

Park your boat at River Barge Area boat owners who are looking for a convenient site to anchor their craft this season are invited to consider the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission’s new marina at River Barge Park in Carlstadt. But you’d better act quickly. Only six slips are left, and they’re being rented on a first-come, first-served basis. There are four Category A slips and two Category B slips available. Categories are defined by the depth of water at high tide: Category A being

the deepest. Category C, the shallowest, has already been fully leased, following public bidding. The remaining slips are available for the minimum bid amounts of $1,800 for Category A and $1,200 for Category B. The rental season runs from April 1 to Nov. 1. The leases will not be pro-rated. Those interested should contact Lisa Cameron at 201460-4658 or lisa.cameron@ njmeadowlands.gov.

River Barge Park marina, which contains 17 slips in all, features a free boat ramp, a rowing and fishing dock, short-term trailer parking, waste disposal system and a wash-out yard. Hose bibs are available on some slips. Electrical service is not available. There is no long-term storage of boats or trailers at the park. The park also includes a riverfront promenade and education pavilion. “The sustainable design of

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River Barge Park is the Meadowlands Commission’s newest environmental jewel.

the park incorporates native plants, as well as timber and nautical artifacts salvaged from the Barge Club, a popu-

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