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50 years ago: A death in Dallas T

his Friday is the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy on Nov. 22, 1963, in Dallas. That year, as this, Nov. 22 was a Friday. The first edition of The Observer after the tragedy would not appear until Nov. 26. By then, the nation, the world, had spent nearly a week in mourning and were transfixed by nonstop news coverage of the killing and its aftermath, including the apprehension and subsequent slaying (on live TV) of Lee Harvey Oswald; the arrival back in Washington of Jacqueline Kennedy,

still wearing her bloodstained pink suit; thousands paying their respects at JFK’s coffin at the Capitol; his state funeral (modeled after Abraham Lincoln’s), and the interment at Arlington National Cemetery. All the details were known. Thus, The Observer stories were simple round-ups focused on local reaction. (Unfortunately, there were no bylines.) The paper had contacted political and religious leaders in the communities it covered in 1963 (Kearny, Harrison, East Newark and North Arlington). We have excerpted some

of the quotes. But first, some context: Kennedy was the first Catholic to be elected President, a stunning achievement in those days because he had faced religious bigotry that would be unthinkable now. He was also a champion of the nascent civil rights movement in a time when racial prejudice and segregation prevailed. For a personal remembrance of that long-ago day, we have enlisted as guest columnist longtime Kearny resident Msgr. John Gilchrist. His column can be found on p. 6. – Karen Zautyk

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Harrison; Harold Larsen, East Newark; and Peter R. local residents turned to God Tonner, North Arlington, at home and in church to industries, stores, superpray for the soul of the mar- markets, business and tyred President and easing of professional offices, taverns, the grief of his family. service stations, municipal Tears welled in the eyes offices, druggists and pracof the prayerful, a majority tically every type of enof whom were among the deavor were closed part or community’s younger people all yesterday in a national who made no effort to hide day of mourning for the late their shock and grief. President. In keeping with proclamaThe first of memorial sertions by President Johnson, vices for the slain President Mayors Joseph M. Healey, was at Congregation B’nai Kearny; Frank E. Rodgers, Israel, Kearny, where the KENNEDY from

usual Friday evening Sabbath service was devoted to prayers for the late President, his wife, family and for divine guidance for the new President. Many Catholic and Protestant churches held brief memorial services Saturday and clergy of all denominations Sunday from the pulpit eulogized the courageous leadership of President Kennedy and led prayers for the comforting of a bereaved family and nation. Memorial services for the

late President were sponsored yesterday by the West Hudson Council of Churches in Grace Methodist Church at 10:30 a.m. Requiem Masses were offered yesterday morning or evening in the Roman Catholic churches in West Hudson and North Arlington. Sgt. William Sawelson Post, VFW, Harrison, will hold memorial services Sunday at 1 p.m., at the War Memorial, Roosevelt Park, South Fourth Street. The public is invited.

Shock, Grief, Prayers! What was the reaction of our community’s leaders and clergy to the tragic death of President John F. Kennedy shortly after noon last Friday? The Observer sought and thanks the mayors of the community’s four municipalities and its clergy for the following expressions of the shock, grief and future hopes associated with the assassination of our universally respected and admired Chief Executive.

the entire world have lost a great and courageous leader. ... His tragic death leaves me shocked and stunned beyond expression.” Mayor Peter R. Tonner, North Arlington: “The people of North Arlington, of all religious faiths and political allegiance, were equally shocked, bewildered dazed and indignant in the senseless assassination of our beloved President . . . President Kennedy’s tragic death is a personal loss to every American....”

of Arlington: “I am deeply shaken by the tragic death of our President. He was a man of unquestioned conviction and courage who overcame the religious barrier to become the great leader of us all. The course of freedom has lost one of its greatest modern defenders....”

Rev. Joseph A. Carroll, St. Cecilia’s Church, Kearny: “Friday, while we were commemorating the feast of a great martyr, St. Cecilia, our patroness, shocking and Mayor Joseph M. Healey: stirring news reached us that “The residents of Kearny, our beloved President...had along with the peoples of Mayor Harold Larsen, been assassinated. He, too, the world, are stunned and East Newark: “Words canbecame a martyr on this day grief-stricken in the tragic not express my feeling of because he had the courage death of the President of the unbelief that even a distorted to fight and to campaign for United States, John Fitzgermind could create a motive his convictions and beliefs -ald Kennedy. for the brutal assassination freedom for all peoples.” “All regardless of political . . . . Every American has affiliation and religious faith suffered a loss that may well Rev. Leopold Schneider are outraged at the assassina- be felt by succeeding genera- Jr., Davis Memorial Methtion.... His death has brought tions..... Our prayers are that odist Church, Harrison: sadness to each home and God, in His own way, will “Shock turned to outrage at is felt as keenly as if we had assuage the grief and loss ... the enormity of the crime. lost a beloved member of our and guide our new President Then grief and bewilderment family.” and our nation through one drove us to prayer . . . prayer of the most trying times in that the President’s family Mayor Frank E. Rodgers of its history.” should be sustained in their Harrison: “Individually and deep sorrow... that God will collectively, the people of Rev. Howard W. McFall Jr., give wisdom and strength to Harrison, our country and First Presbyterian Church our new President and guide

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our beloved nation through this difficult time.” Rev. Albert H. Beemer, Grace Methodist Church, Kearny: “I had read of Presidents Lincoln and McKinley being assassinated, but I somehow felt we had matured as a nation to where this could not and would not again happen.... May each of us be united by Friday’s tragedy that our nation shall be stronger in faith and good works than ever before.” Rev. Philip H. Peterson, First Lutheran Church, Kearny: “A nation has lost a great President and a dynamic leader. And yet, has it? For if we wish to truly mourn this untimely passing, we must seek to fulfill his high ideals . . . .” Rabbi Sidney M. Bogner, Congregation B’nai Israel, Kearny: “The senseless and wanton act that widowed a young wife, orphaned two children, bereaved his family, impoverished our country and saddened the world reminds us that we still need guidance and prayer before see QUOTES page

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Juneau Memorial Center dedicated By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent

relatives of some of the 20 sailors from Hudson County who were among those who KEARNY – perished attended last week’s dedication of the USS Juneau eventy-one years from the day it was torpedoed Memorial Center. Among the invited guests by a Japanese sub and was a visitor from Juneau, sunk, killing all but 10 memAlaska, for which the ship was bers of its nearly 700-memnamed. Randy Wanamaker, a ber crew – including the five local assemblyman and former Sullivan brothers – during deputy mayor, said that when the Battle of Guadalcanal, the USS Juneau was remembered the ship was commissioned, his mother, Eunice, was one last Wednesday with Hudson County’s dedication of a newly of many locals who particirefurbished warehouse in part pated in a fundraising drive of the former Federal Shipyard led by the fire company and “collected dimes” used to complex in south Kearny as purchase a silver setting and a permanent memorial to the other items” intended for use ship and its victims. on the cruiser. The memorial, comprising A bit later, Wanamaker said, a model of the Juneau, cophis mom morphed into “Rosie ies of letters written by the crew to loved ones and friends the Riveter,” helping out the war effort by doing factory back home, vintage photos of labor while his dad served the shipyard and the Juneau’s launching and other memora- with the 3rd Infantry Division, seeing combat throughout the bilia collected by the county European Theater. and relatives of the crew, Wanamaker told the crowd will share space with various that packed the enormous excounty offices. Numerous county and local hibition space, that in concert with the special recognition officials, area veterans and

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Home invaders targeted couple, cops say By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent

a report of a possible kidnapping at gunpoint from a residence in the 300 block of LYNDHURST – Lake Ave. Valente said officers were olice are seeking three men who they say forced sent to the scene but apparently just missed apprehending their way into a Lake a suspect who ran out of the Ave. home, held a woman house’s back door. A search captive and kidnapped her of the area failed to produce husband as part of a planned anyone, he said. Police set up robbery. a perimeter around the house Although the bandits got in case any of the intruders away with some loot, police returned. said they left behind two Subsequent investigation, weapons and their vehicle, Valente said, disclosed that which, police hope, will help the couple who live in the track them down. Lake Ave. house own a jewNeither victim received life-threatening injuries in the elry store in Union City and were “certainly targeted [to be incident, police said. robbed] based on the family Police said they had a business.” chance to capture one mem“This was not a random act,” ber of the trio but that individual managed to evade officers Valente said. At any rate, Valente said the just as they were arriving at sequence of events, as pieced the residence. Lyndhurst Police Det. Capt. together by investigators, began with the couple drivJohn Valente said police got ing arriving home and pulling involved after receiving a 911 into their garage driveway and emergency call at 8:51 p.m. last Wednesday, Nov. 13, about being confronted by three in-

Next, investigators say, the bandits placed some type of plastic ties around the hands of the 54-year-old woman, with her hands left in front of her, and hit her 62-year-old husband with some type of object. “He may have been pistol-whipped,” Valente said. At some point, investigators say, two of the intruders grabbed an undisclosed number of “high end” wrist watches, valued at “thousands of dollars,” left the house with the husband, driving away in Composite courtesy Lyndhurst PD his car while the third suspect remained behind with the Police released this sketch of one of the suspects being sought in a Lynd- wife. However, while all three hurst kidnapping/robbery. robbers were still in the house, dividuals, two of whom wore investigators say, the wife – masks, who led them into the who was left alone – got a call house. on her cellular phone which (Valente said the couple she managed to answer and have a 31-year-old son who, he had a conversation with a said, was not home at the time. third party and apparently told There is no indication that the caller what was happenthe son has been threatened ing and that third party then or harmed in connection with relayed the news to police, via the robbery plot, he said.) a 911 call.

Shortly afterward, Valente said, police were sent to the Lake Ave. house, just as the third suspect had fled. What happened next, Valente said, is that police were alerted by Clifton P.D. that they had found the husband in that city. The husband told officers he’d been driven to an industrial park area along Ackerman Ave. off Rt. 21 where the suspects abandoned the car and fled on foot. The husband, whose hands had been bound, freed himself, left the car and began walking. Eventually, he flagged down a Clifton police officer who notified Lyndhurst P.D. Valente said the husband was transported to Hackensack University Medical Center for treatment of his injuries. Later, he was taken to police headquarters where he was interviewed by detectives. Valente said that police recovered a shotgun which the see KIDNAPPING page

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Infamous days that will live in memory there was a Brooklyn football team called the Dodgers.) Suddenly, a voice broke in. The voice was telling us that the Japanese had bombed Pearl Harbor. I, at 11 years of age, was filled with excitement. I ran into the kitchen where my mother was washing dishes. “Mom,” I cried, “The Japs have bombed Pearl Harbor. We are at war.” My mother’s response was here are certain times instant. Her eyes filled with or dates that resonate in tears. I was surprised. “Just each of us because they think of all those boys who affect us viscerally, even to the are going to die,” she said. She center of our soul. was heartbroken. I found my On Sunday, Dec. 7, 1941, I was excitement turning into more listening to the radio. It was a somber thoughts of war and broadcast of a football game. It death. was a game between the New Another date that is stamped York Giants and the Brooklyn into my consciousness is Dodgers. (Yes, in those days,

Friday, Nov. 22, 1963. I was stationed at St. Cecilia’s in Kearny. In those days, we priests had the responsibility of servicing West Hudson Hospital. I was on duty when the phone rang. As usual, the female voice at the other end uttered just two words, “Emergency, Father.” I jumped into the car and was at the hospital within five minutes. The situation that greeted me was not unusual. An elderly gentleman had suffered a heart attack. He had gone to God. As I entered the hospital, the receptionist at the desk said, “Room 305, Father.” When I entered the room and took out the Holy Oils to anoint the man, the television was still playing. I heard the

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we can truly achieve a civilized status....” Msgr. LeRoy McWilliams, Queen of Peace, North Arlington: “The sudden death ... descended upon all of us like a thunderclap and plunged not only our own country but the whole world into mourning... [The Kennedy] assassination is the great tragedy of our time.” Rev. Stanley C. Tiller, First Methodist Church of Arlington: “I was riding in Kearny Ave. en route to West Hudson Hospital, when a voice coming over my car radio announced, ‘The President has been shot.’ Then followed . . . the an-

nouncement that [he] had been killed by an assassin’s bullet. The emotional impact was stunning . . . By midafternoon, the church telephone began to ring. “Voices, choked with emotion, asked if the church might be opened for prayer. This was done immediately, and dazed and shocked people made their way to church to pray.” Rev. Robert C.W. Ward, Trinity Episcopal Church, Kearny: “Every citizen who takes public office offers his being for his country. It is the privilege of only a few to give their lives. . . . John F. Kennedy had already counted the cost. Tragic as it is, in his death we see the glory of our democracy

words, “President John F. Kennedy has died.” Then came the details of his assassination. It was like a knife in my heart. I found myself praying over the deceased gentleman, and at the same time weeping for our first Catholic President, our beautiful John Kennedy. Then I stopped in the middle of my prayers. “What a contradiction! Here I pray, mechanically anointing a man who is meeting his Creator – yet crying for a man I had never known personally.” “What a fool I am,” I thought. “I am performing a sacred function for the soul of a person. My fingers are touching his body. Yet my mind is in Dallas.” I meditated on that dichot-

-- to be effective, it requires our all.” Msgr. Adrian A. Maine, St. Stephen’s Church, Kearny: “... the memory of Mr. Kennedy . . . should spur us into renewed efforts for a national atmosphere of mutual understanding, forebearance, justice and right reason -- and thus bring an end to prejudice, bigotry and hatred, which begets deeds of violence.” Rev. William J. Hausmann, St. John’s Lutheran Church, Harrison: [President Kennedy] was a casualty in the battle against the forces of tyranny, injustice and inequality among men. He lived and died heroically.”

omy for many days. From that day on, I never ever just “gave the last rites.” I have looked at each human being who was dead or in danger of death as a unique and special being – a child of God – at the most important time of his or her existence, that moment when the soul meets God. If the priesthood should become just a function, then it is no longer the ministry of Jesus. Every soul is precious to the living God. We must love and pray for them all, the way that Jesus did. – Msgr. John J. Gilchrist (Msgr. Gilchrist is in residence at the Catholic Youth Center in Kearny. He is a former columnist for the Catholic Advocate newspaper.)

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Rev. Arthur F. Thurber, First Baptist Church of Arlington: “The hours of utter shock and grief are still with us. Never have so many persons felt such a tragic loss so deeply and personally. This great soul who challenged us with the stirring words, ‘Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country,’ has himself given the full measure.” Rev. Hedley Jenkins, Christ Episcopal Church, Harrison: “I am shocked that such a deed was possible by what I regard as inadequate security and too easy possession of firearms. ... Until the church succeeds in ironing out this violent streak in the na-

tional life, the U.S. will never achieve her proper and rightful stature in the eyes of the rest of the world....” Rev. Michael F. Calabrese, St. Anthony’s Church, East Newark: “In the passing of this great man we recall the great causes he espoused and defended. His help to the oppressed, the lowly and the aged enkindled within us a greater dedication to our country.” (Editor’s note: For space reasons, we have had to excerpt some quotes rather than printing them in full. Likewise we could not use every statement provided in the original text.)

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Final Hudson ‘Surrender’ tally: 4,587 JERSEY CITY – he tally is in. The Fugitive Safe Surrender program held Nov. 6-9 in Hudson County not only exceeded the state’s expectations, it set a record. At a press conference last week, New Jersey Act-

Authorities had expected at least 1,000 more on the fourth and final day. The actual last-day tally was 1,636. FSS was not an amnesty program, but it did allow U.S. citizens and legal residents with N.J. warrants for nonviolent offenses to receive

According to the AG’s statement, each person who surrendered represents an estimated savings of $500 to local governments. That “very conservative” figure is based on “the police and jail costs involved in processing someone wanted on a municipal traffic warrant.” Less tangible benefits reportedly will follow when

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ing Attorney General John J. Hoffman announced that a total of 4,587 individuals had turned themselves in to authorities, resolving an estimated 10,000 warrants for nonviolent criminal and civil offenses. This was the highest tally thus far for the program in N.J., exceeding the numbers for each of the five Fugitive Safe Surrenders (FSS) held in the state since 2008. It was also the third highest in the U.S. since the nationwide program was launched in 2005, with Jersey City bested only by two far larger cities: Cleveland (where 7,200 fugitives surrendered in 2010) and Detroit (6,578 in 2008). The previous N.J. record was set 2009 in Newark, where 4,103 people surrendered. At the Jersey City event, the first ever held in Hudson County, fugitives reported to Evangelismos Church and were then escorted across the street to the Jersey City Armory, where judges were waiting to adjudicate the cases. During the first three days, 2,951 fugitives showed up.

“favorable consideration” from the judicial system. Among the Jersey City FSS statistics provided by Hoffman’s office: * Of the 4,587 fugitives who surrendered, only two were taken into custody. “This is because the vast majority of participants were wanted for nonviolent matters and had no violent criminal history,” a statement from the AG noted. * An estimated 63% were wanted on traffic warrants. * An estimated 33% were wanted for misdemeanors. * An estimated 4% were wanted on child support, Family Court or probation warrants. * Less than 1% were wanted for felonies. Hoffman also cited the economic impacts of FSS, reporting that: * Approximately $40,000 in municipal and superior court income was collected during the four-day event. * More would be collected as hundreds of overflow cases were heard last week, and additional monies would come in on a scheduled basis from those who were assigned payment plans.

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When CTG was awarded the security contract by the Belleville BOE, a teachers’ union leader alleged that the company wasn’t properly licensed but board member Joseph Longo dismissed that claim, saying: “We have no issues with licensing.” “The hiring of school safety officers combined with the installation of this industry-leading technology will make us the most secure school district in New Jersey, if not the entire nation,” Longo asserted.

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On its website, the BOE says it figures to have in place, by the end of December, a “stateof-the-art network design, security and surveillance system” featuring “nearly 1,000 cameras installed throughout the district [including classrooms and school hallways], complete with person-tracking capabilities, as well as new electronic access control at all entry points throughout the [school] buildings.” School safety officers will be able to see visitors who activate an intercom at the school entrance on a video phone. Students will be issued “swipe” ID cards that will be “read” electronically via a technology known as RFID – Radio Frequency Identification – which, as Wikipedia explains, “is the wireless noncontact use of radio-frequency electromagnetic fields to transfer data, for the purposes of automatically identifying and tracking tags attached to objects.” This infrastructure, together with surveillance cameras

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years on each of the lots plus an “annual license fee” for up to 35 years, also on each of the KEARNY – lots. Calculations made under hat a difference a the formulas specified prosign can make! ject that Kearny would get a Kearny hopes to total of $200,000 in lump sum cash in big time on the popayments by the end of the tential value of billboards it fifth year plus a total of $10.4 expects to see on three of its million in annual license fees vacant meadows area properby Year 35. ties. All the billboards will be That can happen, officials digital. say, under an arrangement that Kearny has the right to prethe Town Council ratified on approve all editorial content Nov. 12 when it voted to grant of billboard advertisements “exclusive licenses to conand, specifically, can prohibit struct and operate billboards” “advertising for any tobacco or to All Vision LLC of Greensexually-related products or wood Village, Col., for the services” as well as “political sites designated as Lots 2, 11 advertising unless it has first and 17 in Block 285, all off the been approved by the Mayor N.J. Turnpike’s Western Spur. and [Town] Council.” Aside from All Vision, two In other business at last other billboard operator firms Tuesday’s meeting, the counsubmitted bids to the town cil: on Oct. 17. They were: Inter• Bade farewell to Second state Outdoor Advertising Ward Councilwoman MadeLP, of Cherry Hill, and Lamar line Peyko who resigned, Advertising Co., of Baton effective Nov. 14, because she Rouge, La. However, the town is moving to Ocean County. determined that All Vision’s Peyko, who has served on the proposal “would provide the council since November 2009, most revenue to the town.” is retiring in February from Additionally, as noted by Town Attorney Greg Castano, her job with Ernst & Young’s quality and risk management’s Outdoor and Lamar “wanted ethics and compliance team. the right to cancel at any On the council, she chaired time.” the lighting and beautificaUnder the specifications tion committees, served on devised by the town, All Vision will pay Kearny an annual the finance and transportation committees and was liaison “lump sum payment” for five to the Board of Health. At her

new Jersey Shore home, Peyko said she’d explore possible “public service or volunteering” and devote more time to her hobby, painting. • Agreed with Mayor Alberto Santos to pursue a cleanup of curbside trash along Kearny Ave. that, Santos said, proliferates on Sunday mornings despite a town ordinance that says garbage can be placed at the curb no sooner than six

hours prior to pickup. “Some businesses have been leaving their garbage out as early as Saturday after closing,” the mayor said. “One Sunday, I counted 15 spots on the avenue where I saw trash piled up and the worst of those was at Afton St. and Kearny Ave. Plus, if the day is windy, trash can be blown out over the avenue and into the street, he added. Santos said the town should

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Kearny blotter: Showers & bath salts encountered Anthony Montgomery, 28, of Paterson. Montgomery was arrested, not because he was a bellower, but because, police said, he had eight outstanding warrants: four from Camden, two from Manalapan, and one each from East Windsor and Burlington. Those jurisdictions were notified that he was in custody. At 7 a.m., Nov. 12, the proprietor of a deli on the 300 block of Belgrove Drive arrived at the store to find it had been burglarized overnight. Missing were a bottle of Bacardi, a bottle of Hennessy, $150 in cash

Kearny police arrested two people in the shower this week, but before you start speculating, we note that they were not together and both were fully clothed. The first incident occurred Nov. 11 at an “uninhabited” house near Maple St. and Woodland Ave., where, at 9 p.m., Officer Frank West responded to complaints about a man standing outside the home and repeatedly “bellowing” a woman’s name. (“Jessica,” not “Stella.”) West found all the doors unsecured and was directed to a shower area, where he

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Nov. 8 At 12:30 p.m., Officer Steve Hroncich responded to the report of a suspicious individual near Elm St. and Quincy Ave. and saw a man fitting the description getting into the driver’s seat of a parked car. Questioned, he reportedly told the officer he had been waiting “all night” for a friend. In plain view in the vehicle reportedly were an open pack of Bling Bling Monkey “bath salts” and two hand-rolled cigarettes. Likewise, back-up Officer Leroy Bibbs reportedly saw a plastic bag of suspected marijuana and a still-burning joint in the back seat. Taken into custody on charges of pot and paraphernalia possession was Sadrak Vincent, 27, of Hillside, who, police said, also had an outstanding Hillside warrant. While taking inventory of the suspect’s property, police reportedly found four $20 bills, all bearing the same serial number. The U.S. Secret Service, which handles cases involving counterfeit money, was notified. Officer Jay Ward, responding to a 5 p.m. report of a bur-

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glary and scrap-metal theft on the 200 block of Chestnut St., interviewed the caller and was told that she had seen a man holding metal objects leaving the house and fleeing in a blue vehicle, police said. Det. Ray Lopez developed as a suspect 36-year-old Kearny resident Samuel Medina. Warrants have been issued for Medina’s arrest. Nov. 11 The Vice Squad arrested Tristen Sanchez, 22, of Kearny, on the 500 block of Kearny Ave. at 4:10 p.m. on an outstanding warrant from North Arlington. Authorities in that borough were notified. Nov. 12 At 5 p.m., Officer John Fabula saw a man hunched over and apparently asleep behind the steering wheel of a car at the Belleville Pike and Madison Ave. Police said that, after repeatedly pounding on the window with “negative results,” Fabula was finally able to rouse the man, whom he recognized from past encounters, and get him to take the vehicle out of “drive.” Police said the motorist did not understand why he was being detained and was unable to answer back-up Officer Brian Wisely’s inquiry as to what day of the week it was. Matthew Dischler, 28, of Kearny was taken to headquarters for testing and was charged with DWI and careless driving. – Karen Zautyk

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town would pay CTM Media Group, headquartered in Stamford, Conn., to distribute about 100,000 copies of the magazine in places like area airports, hotels, Garden State Parkway rest areas, etc.. The magazine is expected to be completed and ready for

distribution by the end of December, Peneda said. • Authorized the Fire Department to apply for a $512,038 Assistance to Firefighters Grant “for self-contained breathing apparatus of which a [local] 10% match is required.”

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school building perimeters, will be part of emergency “call” stations to be set up outside schools. So sensitive are these cameras, Longo said, that they can distinguish between human, animals and objects. Devices will also be installed in school buses to facilitate “geo-fencing,” Longo said, meaning that “it will allow us to know if a bus goes outside its route." If a child went missing, township police could use portable RFID readers to try and pick up signals from the child’s swipe card, Longo said. Additionally, inside schools, every classroom will be equipped with a telephone

cerns raised by some teachers and parents, Longo said: “We have no plan to spy on anybody. … And there are no plans to use cameras as part of the new teacher evaluation procedure.” And, Longo added, there was no indication of any potential health risks to students from wearing the swipe cards. Longo said the contractor has finished installing the systems at the high school, is nearing completion at the Middle School and is currently working at Elementary Schools 7 and 8. “One challenge is all our buildings are old so running wires and putting in hardware is complicated but by the end of the calendar year, everything should be completed,”

he said. There are an estimated 500 classrooms, plus gyms, auditoriums and buses due to be hooked up. The system will be designed to not only control entry points to schools for possible lockdowns but also to prevent kids from entering school bathrooms if an electronic sensor detects that the facility already has the maximum it can take, Longo said. How unique is Belleville’s security surveillance system? “We’ll be the 11th [school] district in the country to use this RFID technology; the others are all in Texas,” Longo said. Some community members – like Councilman-at-large Michael Nicosia – have questioned the need for cameras in classrooms, “when the idea is

to stop someone from getting into a school before he can start shooting people,” Longo said the district would prefer to be overly protective to eliminate one more possible security weakness. “I don’t want ever to have to tell a parent that a child is dead because we didn’t have it in our budget to do everything we could to keep that child safe,” he said. “As people become aware of how seriously we’re monitoring our schools, my belief is that would be a deterrent [to prospective shooters] as well. It’s impossible to prevent everything but we can mitigate the situation as best we can. This way, we’re telling people, ‘if you do something bad, we’re going to get you.’ ’’

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another senior.” The department knew of one who was an avid reader, and the sponsor went out and bought a shelfful of books and bookends. This, too, was done anonymously. “The program is really about children, but seniors can participate, too,” Nicolette said. In addition to individuals, sponsors include PTOs and other civic organizations, clubs, Scout troops, churches, etc. Nicolette noted that an increasing number of business offices are electing to join the

program, in lieu of employees’ exchanging holiday gifts with each other. Businesses themselves can be sponsors. There is one in Nutley, Nicolette said, that provides a family with full turkey dinners at both Thanksgiving and Christmas. And the cost of Holiday Treasure Chest to the town? Zilch. “There’s no expense at all to the taxpayers,” Nicolette said. “Even the cost of the stamps and the stationery is taken care of.” As for the gift-giving guide-

lines, it is suggested that sponsors buy two to three gifts for each child in the “adopted” family. For teenagers, gift cards are popular. The presents should remain unwrapped and identified with the recipient’s info (i.e. Boy, age 6) and then placed in a large bag bearing a sticker with the family’s identifying number. All gifts should be delivered to the Department of Public Affairs, 149 Chestnut St., by Dec. 18 or earlier. Nicolette’s boss, Public Af-

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well-known artists donated their time, along with many ethnic groups representing the residents of Harrison. A Kid’s Zone was also available for children. Several local restaurants sold food and non-alcoholic beverages. The Fest came to an end at 6 p.m. when Millan surprised the Harrison High School Reunion, Class of 1963, with

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fairs Commissioner Steven Rogers, has high praise for her commitment to the annual Treasure Chest, noting: “Annemarie has a unique passion for projects like this, and when you tap into a person’s passion, you find that person goes above and beyond the call of duty.” If you are interested in adopting a family for the holidays, making a contribution to the Treasure Chest, or learning more about the program, call Nicolette at 973-284-4975.

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Belleville

Belleville Public Library, 221 Washington Ave., sponsors the following programs: • Baby and & Toddler Storytime is offered Tuesdays at 11 a.m. The program ends Dec. 10. • Holiday Decorating Bonanza is slated for Saturday, Nov. 30, at 11 a.m. Help the library decorate the children’s room for the holiday season. Treats will be available.

Bloomfield

Brookdale Reformed Church, 16 Belleville Ave., holds an Advent candlelight prayer service on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 7 p.m. For more information, call the church at 973-338-7676 and ask about the Advent Prayer Service.

Harrison

Jerome de Bontin, general manager of the Red Bulls, will address the Harrison business community at a networking event sponsored by Harrison Business Connections at Red Bull Stadium on Nov. 20, at 5 p.m. The event includes a private tour of Red Bull Arena and refreshments. More information can be found at http:// HBCevents.eventbrite.com. Harrison Business Connections can be found online at www.HarrisonBusinessConnections.com and www. facebook.com/HarrisonBusinessConnections.

Kearny

Kearny High School PTA sponsors Burger King Night on Thursday, Nov. 21, from 4 to 8 p.m., at Burger King on Passaic Ave. Come and eat at BK and help the KHS PTA. A PTA member will be there to collect all receipts so the PTA can receive 20% off all receipts. Kearny Public Library, 318 Kearny Ave., hosts the following events: • A free screening of “Planes” (PG / 91 mins.) will be presented Friday, Nov. 22,

at 4 p.m. Dusty Crophopper, a cropdusting plane, dreams of competing in a world-famous aerial race. The film will be shown downstairs. Popcorn and light refreshments will be served. • A free rock show will be held Saturday, Nov. 30, at 7 p.m. on the lower level of the library. Local bands, including Fiscal Cliff and Not Stalin, will perform. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and admission will be on a first-come, first-served basis. For more on these programs, call 201-998-2666 or visit www.kearnylibrary.org. A fundraising bus trip for Kearny High School’s Project Graduation to the Sands Casino and Outlet Mall in Bethlehem, Pa., is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The bus leaves from Kearny Federal Savings Bank, 614 Kearny Ave. Cost is $30 (receive $20 in slot dollars and $5 food voucher). For tickets or more information, contact Judy at 201-991-5812 or e-mail her at jh519@aol.com or call Sandy at 551-265-8969. The Kearny High School Class of 1983 will hold a 30year reunion on Nov. 30. For more information, contact Reunion Central at 888-333-6569 or e-mail kearny83@reunioncentral.com. The Kearny Elks host a Hoop Shoot basketball contest at the PBGC, 663 Kearny Ave., on Thursday, Nov. 21, at 6 p.m. All Kearny children ages 8 to 13 are eligible to participate. Bring a birth certificate for proof of age. Elks Youth Activities Chairman Ron Pickel will supervise the contest. For more information, call Tom Fraser, executive director of the PBGC, at 201-991-6734 or Ron Pickel at 201-463-8447.

Lyndhurst

Lyndhurst Health Department has only 30 flu vaccines remaining for the 2013-2014 flu season. These vaccines are only for Lyndhurst residents age 18 and older. The remain-

ing vaccines will be distributed by appointment only on a first-come, first-served basis. Call the Lyndhurst Health Department at 201-804-2500 to schedule an appointment with one of the registered nurses. The Health Dept. hosts a blood screening on Friday, Dec. 6, at the recreation room at 601 Riverside Ave. Appointments begin at 8 a.m. The screening includes a chemistry profile, cholesterol level, blood count, and thyroid level. This service is available to Lyndhurst residents ages 18 and older for a $20 fee. Preregistration is required. Call 201-804-2500. Payments can be submitted in cash or checks payable to Medical Laboratory Diagnostics. Lyndhurst Public Library Children’s Room, 355 Valley Brook Ave., hosts the following events: • Santa Visit: Children can take a picture with Santa on Monday, Dec. 9, at 6:45 p.m. Registration is required. • Holiday Stocking Craft for children in grades 1 to 4 will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 11, from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. Registration is required. • Fit4Kids Magic Show: Muscle Man Mike presents a magic/puppet show for children ages 3 to 10, on Monday, Dec. 16, at 3:30 p.m. Registration is required. To register, call the library at 201- 804-2478. Joseph Macadsek presents an introduction to one of the Meadowlands’ historical treasures, North Arlington’s Schuyler Copper Mine, on Tuesday, Nov. 26, from 2 to 3:30 p.m., at the Meadowlands Environment Center, 2 DeKorte Park Plaza, Lyndhurst. Now located under a residential area of North Arlington, the Schuyler Copper Mine opened in 1719 and is the oldest copper mine in New Jersey. Admission is $5 per person; $4 for MEC members. Registration is recommended. To register go to www.njmeadowlands.gov/

ec. For more information, call 201-460-8300. The Woman’s Club of Lyndhurst is collecting non-perishable food items, plus turkeys, hams and lasagne, along with gift cards for ShopRite or Stop & Shop, as part of a food drive for the local Food Pantry, 253 Stuyvesant Ave. Monetary donations, payable to the Woman’s Club of Lyndhurst, can be sent c/o Diane Cichino, 481 Roosevelt Ave., Lyndhurst, N.J. 07071. The club will also sponsor a pizza contest on Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. at the Lyndhurst Senior Building, 250 Cleveland Ave. Many local pizzerias are donating pizzas to be judged. Cost is $5 per person. The winning pizzeria will receive a banner to display in their front window. Money raised for this event will benefit the club’s charitable projects. For tickets, call Janet Ricigliano at 201-9353796. For more information on membership in the Woman’s Club, contact Marilyn Falcone at 201-933-6459. Lyndhurst Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3549, 527 Valley Brook Ave., hosts karaoke on Friday, Nov. 22, starting at 8 p.m. The VFW hall is also available for rentals for all occasions. For more information, call the post at 201-939-3080.

Nutley

The annual Holiday Treasure Chest Adopt A Family Program to provide gifts to Nutley families in need is starting again this month. Individuals, civic organizations and clubs are encouraged to get involved by adopting a family. Local businesses have adopted families in lieu of purchasing individual staff gifts. Gift cards from local stores will also be accepted. Residents interested in adopting a family or making a contribution are asked to call Annmarie Nicolette at 973 284-4975. A “Santa Express Mailbox” will be placed at the Nutley Oval entrance on Chestnut St., starting Friday, Nov. 29, in conjunction with Santa’s arrival in the Oval, sponsored by the Nutley Chamber of Commerce. The last day of collection is Wednesday, Dec. 18, allowing Santa enough time to respond to each letter. Remember to have children include their age and return address on each letter. For more information, contact the Office of Public Affairs at 973284-4976. The Women’s Auxiliary of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 120 Prospect St., will sponsor a holiday boutique and bake sale with Tricky Tray on Saturday, Nov. 30, from 10 North Arlington a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Sunday, The Senior Harmony Club Dec. 1, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. of North Arlington will sponNutley Public Library, 93 sor an overnight trip to Penn- Booth Dr., hosts the “Laying of sylvania to see the Christmas the Cornerstone Commemoshow “Sight and Sound,” along ration” on Saturday, Nov. 23, at with the National Christmas 11 a.m., to kick off the library’s Museum, Koziars Christmas Centennial Celebration. Join Village and Country Kettle the library’s Centennial ComVillage, Dec. 5-6. For informa- mittee, the Board of Trustees, tion, call Anna at 201-939Friends of the Nutley Public 2960. Library, local legislators and North Arlington Senior Ac- officials, and state and lotivity Center, 11 York Rd., hosts cal library representatives to a holiday party on Friday, commemorate the original Dec. 6, starting at 10 a.m. with cornerstone laying of Novembingo, lunch at noon, gift raffle ber 1913. at 1 p.m. and dancing from 2 to The Nutley High School 3:30 p.m. For information and Manga Club meets on Monreservation, call 201-998-5636. day, Nov. 25, at 3:30 p.m.

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KIDNAPPING from suspects reportedly left inside the house near the front door and, outside the house, found a “long gun” inside the suspects’ abandoned car which had been reported stolen out of Jersey City during the weekend. In an interview with NBC4NewYork.com, Lyndhurst Police Chief James O’Connor said that the suspects were

not believed to be employees or former employees of the couple’s jewelry store but that they had tracked the couple’s movements with the intent of looting the store. Valente said that police are “sorting through surveillance video from various locations” as part of the investigation. Police also circulated a composite of one of the suspects described as His-

panic, in his 20s, with dark eyes, about five-feet-nine, 150 pounds, thin build and dark skin. No further information was readily available on the other two suspects. Anyone with information that may be helpful to the investigation is asked to call the Lyndhurst P.D.’s Criminal Investigation Unit at 201-9392900, ext. 2740, or the LPD Anonymous Tip Line at 201804-9346.

Food for Fines Bloomfield Public Library, 90 Broad St., is participating in Food for Fines until Nov. 30. For every non-perishable item that is brought in, one overdue fine will be removed from your record. Have some of the library’s DVDs, books, or CDs in your house? Are you worried about the late fees? This is a great way to clear your record. Have you already returned your items but you still have outstanding fines? No problem, just bring in some food and your record will be cleared. Food for Fines can’t be used to pay for lost items or items that have been damaged. If an item is listed as lost on your account, you’ll still have to return the item and damaged items must be replaced.

All items collected will be given to the Food Pantry at the Church on the Green, Broad St. in Bloomfield. People are encouraged to bring in healthy, in-date, non-perishable food. Some suggestions include: low sodium soups and canned vegetables, brown rice, boxed milk, canned tuna in water, canned or dried beans, canned fruit in its own juice, low-sugar cereals like Cheerios, Special K or Corn Flakes, low-fat mayonnaise, olive oil, pasta, tomato sauce, peanut butter, spices such as oregano, garlic powder, rosemary or thyme, and whole wheat pasta. For more information, call the Bloomfield Public Library at 973-566-6200 or stop in and visit the circulation desk.

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Harrison captures NJSIAA North 2, Group II state title with 4-0 win over Leonia

Lyndhurst, Nutley find consolation in final grid game For the teams that do not qualify for the NJSIAA football state playoffs, there is a tenth game added to the schedule. The NJSIAA calls these games “consolation,” as being a consolation prize for not making the states. “I can’t be a fan of it,” said Nutley head football coach Tom Basile. “It’s not something you aspire for.” However, the final game of the season gives teams a chance to end their season on a high note, to go into the offseason with a sense of purpose and hope for the future. In the case of the Maroon Raiders of Nutley, they had a heartbreaking season. “We were seven points away from being 7-2,” Basile said. But instead, the Maroon Raiders headed to face Wayne Valley Friday night with a 4-5 record. “We were disappointed that we were 4-5, but that’s where we were,” Basile said. “But we had an opportunity to have a .500 record. We had to get the kids to find a reason to get up for the game, so that was it, to come out of it with at least a .500 record. That was our motivation.”

Lyndhurst was paired with winless Chatham, with a chance to improve on the Golden Bears’ 2-7 record. “A lot of our seniors got one more home game, so it was an emotional thing for them,” said Lyndhurst head coach Joe Castagnetti. “We made a statement that the senior class had to teach the underclassmen the idea that you have to play four quarters and have to finish.” That was the main problem this season with the Golden Bears. “All season, we just didn’t play four quarters,” Castagnetti said. “That is what hurt us.” Both local teams were able to end their respective seasons on a high note. The Maroon Raiders won a 38-34 thriller over Wayne Valley to finish their season at 5-5, at .500, just as Basile hoped they would. The Golden Bears defeated Chatham, 24-17, in overtime, to finish their season at 3-7. Neither team was a world beater this season, but the victories last weekend gave them a sense of achievement and accomplishment. see VIEW next page

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LEFT: Senior Jose Neto scored his 26th goal of the season in Harrison’s 4-0 win over Leonia that gave the Blue Tide the NJSIAA North 2, Group II title. RIGHT: Senior Leonardo Trujillo was a dominant force in Harrison’s 4-0 win over Leonia last week to capture the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 2, Group II state championship.

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we saw that West Orange had just beaten Montclair in the (Group IV) state playoffs after efore his team faced Montclair beat them twice, Leonia for the NJSIAA I was concerned. You hear North Jersey Section 2, stories like that all year. They Group II championship Friday always say the third one is the afternoon, Harrison head boys’ toughest.” soccer coach Mike Rusek had a Yeah, right. little bit of apprehension. Thanks to three goals from After all, the Blue Tide was sophomore reserve forward going to have to face Leonia Cristian Marquez, the Blue minus the team’s best player, Tide steamrolled Leonia, 4-0, senior defender and do-every- to capture yet another state thing Modou Sowe, as well as sectional title. starting forward Ali Lachgar. The win enabled the Blue Plus, the game would mark Tide (22-0-1) to move forward the third time this season that in pursuit of possibly yet the Blue Tide had faced Leonia, another overall Group II state a regular opponent in the championship. NJIC-Liberty Division. With the win, the Blue Tide “We were without two guys was now scheduled to face who have been starters all year Newton in the overall Group long,” Rusek said. “Modou is II semifinals at Ridge High the MVP of the team and Ali School Tuesday. If the Blue is a key forward. And since

Tide wins that game, then they would advance to the overall Group II title game Sunday at 10 a.m. at The College of New Jersey. Rusek said that his senior class was extremely motivated to play the game Friday. “I have 11 seniors on the team and seven of them are starters,” Rusek said. “I told them that this was their last game on their home field. So we wanted to make sure that the seniors went out as winners on their field.” So that’s what the Blue Tide did, scoring early to take command of the game. “We haven’t lost a game at home since November of 2011,” Rusek said. “We really like playing at home.” That was an idea that wasn’t see CHAMPS page

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VIEW from The Maroon Raiders received a stellar offensive performance from quarterback Mark Carnevale, who threw for 180 yards and four touchdown passes. “It was a career game for him,” Basile said of Carnevale. Defensively, Pete Russo collected five turnovers on his own, three interceptions and two fumble recoveries. It marked the second straight

week that Russo had three interceptions in a game. “I never saw anything like it,” Basile said. “He had one fumble recovery at the 1-yard line.” For Lyndhurst, Jonathan Hoff had a great night passing, completing 24-of-41 passes for 332 yards and two touchdowns. Eric Ferrara had six receptions for 133 yards. Joey Morreale also had six catches. “It let them taste victory one

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chance to play five. From the beginning of the season, we knew we could be in games, but we just weren’t finishing. This way, we finished in true fashion.” Basile tried to gather the emotions of the game. “We got another game to play,” Basile said. “Our seniors got to go out on a positive note and the underclassmen can use it as a springboard for next year. The kids had a chance to perform one more time.” Basile addressed the difference between being 4-6 and 5-5. “It’s only one game and it doesn’t sound like much, but in reality, it’s a world of difference,” Basile said. “If you’re one game under .500, it sounds like you had a bad season.

At 5-5, there’s a whole other mindset. It’s a lot easier to get the kids to the weight room off a win. This will let them think about football for a while and look forward to next season. It was definitely a positive.” So in that respect, the NJSIAA consolation round was truly that – a consolation – to Nutley and Lyndhurst. “It is a consolation,” Basile said. “It’s not your goal when you start the season, so you have to make the most of it.” “It was a way for them to realize what they could have accomplished,” Castagnetti said. “I guess you can say it’s a consolation. It wasn’t just another game. In that respect, I do appreciate that 10th game. We can use this game to improve in the future.”

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lost on the seniors. “We have to have the philosophy that we’re going to win at home,” senior forward Leonardo Trujillo said. “We wanted to show we have a good team. I think with the team we have, we have very good players who can fill in when needed.” None more obvious than Marquez, who made the most of his rare start. “He had been playing in games,” said Rusek of Marquez, who had tallied eight goals and had seven assists in reserve duty this season. “We think he’s going to be our offensive center midfielder next year. He just hadn’t had the opportunity this year. I thought he would be just another midfielder for us. I certainly didn’t expect him to score three goals.” Rusek said that Marquez just happened to be in the right place at the right time for the first two goals, but on the third and final tally, he was dead on. “He has the ability to get open in the box,” Rusek said.

“He’s also a good finisher. The third goal, he hit a nice shot and nailed it. Let’s just say that he had opportunistic goals.” Senior Jose Neto scored the fourth goal, the 26th of the season. Neto also had two assists on two of Marquez’s goals. “A great program should be able to suffer obstacles and still win,” Rusek said. “We just picked up where the others left off.” Rusek was not sure if Sowe would be able to play in the state semifinals. He’s battling a torn tendon in his toe. “He’s a great leader on and off the field,” Rusek said. “You should have seen him during the game Friday. He was so into it and wished he was with us on the field. I hope he can play.” Rusek has to love what he’s getting defensively. “We’ve played four state tournament games and we’ve had four shutouts,” Rusek said. “The national record for shutouts in a season is 21 and we have 19 now.” Which means if the Blue Tide wins the last two games and don’t allow a goal, they

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Senior defender Modou Sowe, one of the best players in the state, missed the state sectional title game won by Harrison and his status for the rest of the season is unknown.

would tie a national record set by St. Benedict’s Prep. “It is possible,” Rusek said. Junior Nick Araujo has

been the net minder collecting those clean sheets. Twin brothers Rodrigo and Marcel Esquivel have been diligent

with their play along the back line. Trujillo said that the Blue Tide is extremely motivated to capture the state title. “This shows that we have a good team,” Trujillo said. “We’ve now won the state sectional two years in a row. But we want more. I care so much about this team. It’s been a pleasure for me to be a part of this program. There were a lot of Harrison teams to win state championships. We want to show people we can win it, too.” There were 14 state championships since the NJSIAA state playoffs began in the 1970s. The ingredients are certainly there for No. 15. “We want to keep it going,” Trujillo said. “Every coach at the beginning of the season sets goals on what they want to accomplish,” Rusek said. “But these kids believed in it. I never realized the heart of the kids. I always knew that they were talented kids, but they fought through a lot to win this. I’m really proud of them.” Proud to be state sectional champions – once again.

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QP’s Jefferson provides perfect complement to standout Momnohin By Jim Hague Observer Staff Writer

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Kevin. Tajier did an outstanding job of running with the ball. He was like Jerome Bettis on one carry, taking about seven defenders for about 20 yards. He can move. He gets on you quick. He’s a great straight ahead runner.” Jefferson knew that his role offensively was going to increase on Saturday. “Coach Kearns told me that they were going to be keying on Kevin a lot, so I was going to get the ball,” Jefferson said. “I was definitely ready. The offensive line did a great job making sure everything was alright. Before the game, I knew that they weren’t going to key on me, so I had a chance to go up the middle

and make some plays. It was definitely a blessing.” Kearns said that Jefferson would be a premier back on practically any other team around. “No question, he could be a featured back,” Kearns said. “Kevin and Tajier complement each other so well. It’s like having thunder and lightning in our backfield.” Kearns feels that Jefferson’s biggest impact is on the defensive side as the team’s middle linebacker. “He makes all the defensive calls,” Kearns said. “He has great knowledge of the game. It’s like having another coach on the field. He makes us a dangerous football team

defensively.” Jefferson likes playing defense better. “Defense is my specialty,” Jefferson said. “I like to hit. It’s definitely Kevin on offense and me on defense. Defense wins championships. That’s what they say.” Kearns believes that Jefferson can be a factor on the collegiate level. “I think he could be a good outside linebacker,” Kearns said. “He has good speed and he’s not afraid to hit. He’s solid like a rock.” Jefferson said that he’s been receiving interest from colleges like Appalachian State, Delaware, Stony Brook and Bryant.

“I just have to keep my grades up,” Jefferson said. “I’m glad I’m getting looked at.” Right now, St. Joseph of Hammonton will get a close up view of Jefferson this weekend. “He’s ready to mow you down,” Kearns said. “He’s not afraid of anything. He has great closing ability when making tackles. That’s tough to teach. He’s also a good blocker. He just loves the game and has a nose for the football. He has a presence of what he has to do and that’s outstanding.” Much like he was Saturday afternoon. “It was definitely sweet revenge,” Jefferson said.

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Dorothy Cuomo Dorothy Cuomo died Nov. 12 in Kearny. She was 77. Born in Harrison, she lived in Newark for the past 35 years. Arrangements were by the Armitage and Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Dr., Kearny. A funeral Mass was held at Queen of Peace Church and the burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery, both in North Arlington. Dorothy worked for the Essex County Board of Elections and was a true friend to animals. Her main passion in life was animal rescue. She is survived by her brothers Joe Ruccatano and Anthony Ruccatano, her sister-in-law Pat and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to Friends of Animals.

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J. Dyer Jr. Private services were under the direction of the Mulligan Funeral Home, Harrison. For information or to send condolences to the family, please visit www.mulliganfuneralhome.org.

Anna Kirchner Anna T. Kirchner (Kimball), 87, died on Nov. 13 at Haven Hospice, Edison. Arrangements were by the Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Home, 585 Belgrove Dr., Kearny. The funeral service was held at the funeral home, followed by interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.thiele-reid.com. She was born in Mystic, Conn., and lived in Kearny before moving to Dunellen 25 years ago. Anna was employed as a clerk for the U.S. Defense Contract Administration in New York for many years. She is survived by her son John J. Kirchner, siblings Betty Kennedy, Tom Kimball and Martin Kimball; one granddaughter Corrine and two great-grandchildren Lilly Ann and Briella.

Margaret M. Dyer Margaret M. Dyer entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, Nov, 13, at Clara Maass Medical Center, Belleville. Born in Jersey City, she was a lifelong resident of Harrison. Margaret worked for RCA, Inc., Harrison, as a tube tester for 28 years retiring many years ago. Randall Ostrander She is survived by her Randall L. Ostrander, 71, brother Robert F. Dyer of Har- died on Nov. 13 at his home in rison. She was predeceased by Kearny. her siblings Mildred “Honey” Arrangements were by the Smith, Joseph J. Dyer and John Thiele-Reid Family Funeral

WILFRED ARMITAGE & WIGGINS FUNERAL HOME Mark G. Wiggins, Manager N.J. Lic. #3916 John W. Armitage, Director N.J. Lic#2642

You will feel as if friends of family have taken over when you entrust funeral arrangements to the Wilfred Armitage Funeral Home. The family-owned firm has been in business for 75 years, serving generations in West Hudson and South Bergen. Its beautiful facilities, in a setting reminiscent of a colonial mansion, reflect the graciousness and tact of its understanding personnel.

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Home, 585 Belgrove Dr., Kearny. The funeral service was held at the First Presbyterian Church of Arlington, 663 Kearny Ave., Kearny. Interment followed in East Ridgelawn Cemetery, Clifton. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.thielereid.com.

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Randy was born in East Orange and was a lifelong resident of Kearny. He earned a B.S. in accounting from Rutgers University, Newark. Mr. Ostrander was a financial executive for Engelhard Corp. in Iselin for 47 years, retiring five years ago. He also

proudly served as a deacon and elder at the First Presbyterian Church of Arlington. Randy is survived by his wife Arlene (Scott); children Cheryl L. Bogdan, and David R. Ostrander (Stacy); one sister, Karlene Wagner, and two see OBITS page

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Sarah Osterkorn

September 11, 1990 - November 17, 2010 It is hard to believe that it has been 3 years since we said goodbye to you. Once again it’s November, a time of Thanksgiving, and every time we see a picture or rememeber your crazy sayings, we smile and give thanks that God shared you with us for 20 years. Happy 3rd Anniversary in Heaven. Mom, Dad, Grandpa, Pop Pop, and all your loving family and friends.

Legally Speaking By Richard M. Mausner, Esq.

Having A Power of Attorney is Good Planning I’ve drafted thousands of powers of attorneys for my clients over the decades. Still, there are plenty of people who don’t have one, and they don’t know how badly they will need a power of attorney someday. It’s all part of good planning. When asked about them, I explain that a power of attorney is in simple terms like a permission slip for grownups. An “attorney” is an agent. This document enables you to appoint your agent in writing to handle your assets, pay your bills, attend to your personal affairs if you are unable to do so. This document comes into effect when the need arises. Most people should have a “general-durable” power of attorney which enables your agent to handle nearly all tasks for you that may ever be needed. “Durable” means that the power of attorney is valid now and in the future if you later become disabled. There are many different types of powers of attorney. They can be limited to a specific task, such as handling the sale of real estate when you cannot be present at the closing. They can be limited in duration. They can be revoked whenever you wish as long as you follow the right procedure to do so. These are useful, powerful, and effective documents. But you want to appoint only someone you implicitly trust to handle your assets and affairs. I have seen powers of attorneys used and abused by agents for their own benefit—a true betrayal of the trust vested in them. Ideally the best time to sign a power of attorney is when you need it the least and you possess your mental capacities. I have known many instances of families asking me to help them obtain a power of attorney from a family member confined to a hospital or nursing home bed only to discover that is too late because the bedridden fam-

ily members’ mental health has declined to a point where they are completely incapable of understanding and giving consent. Often time the bills are by then mounting and no one has ready access to funds to pay them causing stress to the family in addition to the ongoing health care concerns. Early planning would have prevented that problem. Another troubling scenario arises when one family member has an elderly frail parent sign a power of attorney naming him as the sole agent for the parent. That may be fine, but then a sibling gets wind of what happened, and mixing in some sibling rivalry and mistrust, has the parent sign another power of attorney naming this time the sibling as sole agent. Then the battle of the powers of attorney begins…and it can get complicated and expensive when a court battle is unleashed as often occurs. Accusations of poor financial management or worse are traded and allegations of neglected health of the parent are exchanged. Then the court has to examine what’s really going on and decide what’s in the best interests needed to protect the parent. Still, it’s much better to have a power of attorney in place for yourself and never need it, than to need it one day and not have one—after it’s too late. The foregoing comments are for general information purposes only and are not a substitute for legal advice. You should consult an attorney about the facts affecting your specific situation. Richard M. Mausner is an attorney with over 30 years experience in probate and elder law with offices at 110B Meadowlands Parkway, Secaucus and in Holmdel, New Jersey. He is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. He can be reached at 201617-9100. Copyright © 2013 Richard M. Mausner, Esq.

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HOuSE fOR SalE FOR SALE 6 UNITS IN HARRISON. GROSS $71,800, NET $56,900. MONTH TO MONTH LEASE. BEST RESIDENTIAL AREA IN TOWN. ASKING PRICE $649,000. 201-998-2153 OR 201-951-2868

Belleville, Nutley Border Single Family Home- Ranch Style, Two Bedrooms, Two Full Bathroom, Den, Spare Room, Enclosed Garage, Large Backyard, Quiet Neighborhood. 15 miles from NYC. Asking price $273,000 negotiable. Appointments necessary. Serious inquiries only. (973)747-7654

Kearny • 4 Family. (4) 3 room apts. All brick house w/garage • $249,000 2 Family Brick and siding. 5 rooms & 4 rooms • To be built, side by side duplex O’HARA AGENCY (201)997-6300 North Arlington 2 New Mother/ Daughter homes to be built. 6 rooms & 2 baths plus bonus 3 room apt in basement. Come in to see Architect drawings, pick your own colors. Great location call for details. O’HARA AGENCY (201)997-6300

STORE fOR REnT Store for Rent Kearny Ave. Available now. 1 month security. Call 201-997-0026.

Business for sAle Hair Salon for sale in Kearny on Kearny Ave. Open for 8 years. 6 Hair stylist station and 2 complete pedicure sections. Asking price $35,000. Call (201)719-0459

Hair Salon for sale operators will stay. Owner looking to retire. Caldwell area. Call for information (201) 207-7263.

Business for rent HARRISON: Harrison Avenue. Pizzeria Restaurant for rent or lease, full equipment. Available now. (973)714-2368

HAll for rent Party Hall

Rental • Affordable • A/C • Nice Setting

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SpacE fOR REnT Kearny. Office Space on Kearny Avenue. $900/month. O’Hara Agency (201)997-6300 Commercial Space Currently Available, 1700 sq.ft., 5 offices w/bath & reception area at 564 Union Avenue, corner of Greylock, in Belleville. Call (973)202-8580 For lease 7,000 sq ft of refrigerated space USDA approved with 70ft enclosed dock and 1/2 acre of parking with 1,500 sq ft office. Call (201)997-1500. Harrison Office Space Available. Modern furnished office suites. Starting at $350. (973)481-3996 Doctors office space 1800 sq. ft. on first floor in medical bldg at 837 Kearny Ave opposite movie theater. Also available on second floor 750 sq. ft. in same bldg. Very reasonable with plenty of parking. Inquire in dental office or call office at 201/991-1055.

cOndO fOR REnT KEARNY 1 bedroom condo. $925 + utilities. Laundry facility on premises. Parking space available with a fee. 529 Kearny Ave. Call Sophia for appt. (201)998-3516.

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KEARNY 2 bedroom apt., LR/DR, kitchen & bath. No pets. $1050/month. 1 month security. Credit check required. Call (201)889-5733

KEARNY 60 Johnston Ave. 1 bedroom $700/month. Everything included. 1 month security. Available now. 973-280-4978.

KEARNY New 3 bedroom apt, 2 full baths, L/R, kitchen, central AC/HT, hardwood floors. Basement storage with washer/dryer hook-up. Off street parking. Yard. No Pets. $1575.00 month + utilities, 1-1/2 Security + good credit. Close to NYC transportation. Call (201)998-8226, 6am-3pm, M-F for appt.

KEARNY 2nd floor. 5 rooms, 2 bedrooms. Nice apt. No pets. Separate utilities. $1100/month. 1 month security. (201)997-1914

KEARNY 1 bedroom $850. Small Studio $675. HT/HW included 1-1/2 months security. Call Super between 11am-8pm (201)998-9006 KEARNY 2nd floor, 4 rooms, storage space, $1100/month + Utilities. 1-1/2/months security. Call Jay (646)678-2729 KEARNY 1 bedrooms, HT/HW included. 139 Laurel Avenue. Mint Condition. 1 month security. Available December 1st. Call (917)270-1090

KEARNY 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. Arlington Section. $890 + utilities. (908)2445847

KEARNY Arlington Section. 1 bedroom, All new appliances/flooring. $1000/month + utilities. No pets/smoking. Security Deposit 973-309-0903. KEARNY 1st floor. 3 bedroom apt., recently renovated, hardwood floors, big kitchen, laundry hook-up. Separate utilities. Near schools and transportation. $1200/month. 1 month security. Available January 1st. (201)600-2837

KEARNY- 1 bedroom apartment, L/R, kitchen. One month security. Utilities separate. No pets. No Smoking. (551)486-1488 KEARNY 1st Fl. Apt. for rent 5 rooms plus entry foyer Available Dec. 1st Call 201-9979561 After 6pm. KEARNY Ground Fl., 1 BR, Kitchen/LV. Utilities included. 1 month security. Available Now. 973-741-8768. KEARNY 2 bedrooms. Hardwood floors. HT/HW included. $1050/month. 1 month security. No pets. Available December 1st. (201)207-5160 or (201)991-8846

KEARNY 5 room Apt. $ 1,200/ month + Utilities. 1 month Security. No pets. Available Dec. 1st. Call 908-896-4397 KEARNY 2nd floor 5 rooms. Plus Sunroom. No Pets. HT/HW included. $1400 + 1-1/2/month security. Available 11/1 (201)998-1120.

KEARNY apartment available 2 family house, 3 bedrooms(2nd floor & attic) Near schools & transportation. Separate utilities. Available November. (347)735-3299 KEARNYArlington section 4 rooms, 2nd floor, HT/HW supplied. No Pets. Referencesneeded. $1200/month + 1/month security. Call (201)991-5968.

KEARNY 1st floor. 2 bedrooms. $1,100 + Utilities. 1½ Mo. Deposit. No pets. Available Dec. 1st. Call After 5pm 201-753-2432.

KEARNY Arlington Section. Attractive 1 BR $850 & 2 BR $1050 + security, Heat & Hot water included. (908)696-1866

KEARNY 2nd floor, 2 level Apt. $1,100/month + Utilities. 1-1/2 month Security. No Laundry. No Pets. Quiet Location. Credit Check Required. Available January 1st. (201)997-2113

KEARNY Arlington Section. Large 3 rooms apt. Refrigerator & HW included. No pets. Hardwood & tile floors. $900/month. 1 month security. Available now. (201)955-1229 (201)889-8136

KEARNY Apartment for rent, 1 bedroom, Living Room, Kitchen. Separate Utilities, No pets. For More info. Call: 201-726-4603. KEARNY 2nd Floor, 2 bedrooms, DR, LR, office room, washer/dryer hook-up. $1200/month. Separate utilities. 1-1/2 months security. Available January 1st. (718)915-7606 Leave message KEARNY 2 Family home. Ivy St. 2nd floor, 2 bedrooms, LR, EIK, W/D hook-up in kitchen, large deck. $1200/month. 1-1/2 months security. Available now. (973)820-8338 KEARNY 2nd Floor. Recently Renovated 2 bedrooms. New Kitchen with appliances. Separate utilities. $1100/month. 1 month security. Available now. (201)640-2673. KEARNY 3 rooms, heat/hot water supplied. one month security.$900/month (201)991-4888

KEARNY: Arlington Section. Sunny, 41/2 rooms, 2 bedrooms, EIK, 2nd floor. HT/HW included. Convenient to NY location. No pets. No smoking. $1200/month 1-1/2 months security. Available December 1st. (201)991-0411 KEARNY ELM COURT Kearny’s 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 1 FAMILY HOUSE, 7 ROOMS + LAUNDRY ROOM, CLOSE TO SCHOOLS & TRANSPORTATION. AVAILABLE DEC. 1ST 201-968-6344. KEARNY Manor section, 4 Rooms. bath, 1st floor. 1 month security. No pets. Smoke-Free. Utilities not included. Next to trans & Roosevelt School. Call after 3pm. We Speak Spanish. (201)997-7720 (201)532-5561

KEARNY Newly renovated, hardwood floors. Laundry onsite.HT/HW included. 2 BR start at $985. 1 BR start at $825. Jr.1 BR start at $750. (201)289-7096 KEARNY Studio apt. Arlington Section. Newly Renovated. Laundry on Premises. HT/HW Included. Near Transportation. No Pets. $795/month + security. (201)998-4972

KEARNY 1st floor, Available Dec. 1st or 15th, 6 rooms, 2 bedrooms, kitchen, LR/DR, Office/3rd BR. Bath. H/W Floors, Driveway for 5 cars, Laundry in basement. Near Franklin school. 100 Hoyt St. $1,500 + 1 month security. Call 201-315-4108. KEARNY Laurel Avenue. 2nd floor. 4 rooms, 2 bedrooms, big storage in attic. Separate utilities. 1 year lease. $1200/month. 1-1/2 months security. Credit check. (973)202-6662

KEARNY 3 ROOMS (ONE BEDROOM) ON FOURTH FLOOR: 12 GRANT AVENUE. $800 PLUS UTILITIES. LAUNDRY ROOM. NO PETS (973)493-7868

KEARNY NEWLY RENOVATED 2 BEDROOMS, 2ND FLOOR, $1250/MONTH + UTILITIES. 1 MONTH SECURITY. NO PETS. 201-314-3814 KEARNY Arlington Area. 5 rooms, 1 bath 1-1/2 months security. $1200 + utilities. No pets. (201)213-1871 KEARNY 4 rooms. Heat supplied. 1-1/2 months security required. Immediate occupancy. No pets. $970/month. Call between 9am-5pm (973)303-7903 (570)746-3702

KEARNY Apartment Renovated building. Wood kitchen cabinets, refrigerator, stove, ceramic tile floor, hardwood floors throughout. Laundry on-site. No Pets. Near NYC transportation. 11/2 months security. Arlington Section. $880 + utilities. (908)2445847 KEARNY 3 LARGE ROOMS. (1BR). BELGROVE APTS. 111-117 BELGROVE DRIVE. $915 INCLUDING HT/HW. NO PETS. SECURITY. LEASE. LAUNDRY ROOM. 973-493-7868

BEllEvillE BELLEVILLE Nutley Border. 3 large rooms. 1 bedroom, LR, EIK. All remodeled. Near transportation. $875. HW/Gas stove included. 1 month security. Avail Jan. 1st. 1 car parking. (973)951-6315 BELLEVILLE 1 Bedroom. $925-$1200. HT/HW included. Parking space. On site super. Renovated apts. (201)509-8315 BELLEVILLE: 2nd floor. 2 bedrooms. Quiet area. Close to public transportation. No pets. $1050/month. Separate utilities. 1 month security. Available December 1st. (973)563-7479 (973)650-9855 Maritza or Mike BELLEVILLE 4 rooms, 2 bedroom, newly renovated. HT/HW included, Carpeting, AC, Convenient to NYC Transportation. $1150/month. 1-1/2 months security. NO Pets. (973)964-7105

ApArtments for rent BELLEVILLE Condo for rent. $1200/month. 2 bedrooms, refrigerator, stove w/w carpeting. HT/HW, gas & garage included. No pets (973)284-0904 Ask for Al. BELLEVILLE $884 HT/HW included. 1 bedroom, garden apartment. No pets. (201)450-1370 BELLEVILLE 4 rooms, 1 bedroom apt. $750/month. Utilities not included. (201)926-0075 BELLEVILLE 16 Howard Place. off Washington Avenue. 3 rooms. $850/month HT/HW included. (973)801-5900

HaRRiSOn HARRISON 2nd Floor, 2 bedroom Apt. Large Kitchen/LR $1400/month + Utilities. 1 1/2 Months Security. No Pets. Available Now 973-484-5076. HARRISON: 5 large rooms. New house, 2nd floor, 2 bedrooms, kitchen appliances. Central AC/HT. Smoke-free environment. No pets. Plenty of parking. 1-1/2 months security. Available. Call (973)481-1721 HARRISON 13 7th St. New House. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, parking & laundry. $1500/month. 1 month security. Utilities separate. (973)4811309 or (862)588-4864 HARRISON Completely renovated. 2 Bedroom apartment, dishwasher. Utilities not included. 1-1/2 months security. $1300/month. Close to transportation. Available Now. No pets. (973)992-3580 after 5pm. HARRISON 3rd floor. Efficiency plus kitchen. Available immediately. 1-1/2 months security. Pay own utilities. $800/month. NO PETS. (201)955-5325 for appointment.

KEARNY Studio Apartment in Modern Garden Apartment BLDG., Dressing Alcove, built in vanity dresser, walk in closet, vanity bath, free parking, Available December 1st, Rent $735.00, Plus Utilities. Call 201-991-6261

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ApArtments for rent HARRISON 5 rooms, renovated. Available Dec. 1st. No pets. $1275 + Utilities. 1 month security. 973-202-9145 (973)497-2171 HARRISON Large modern furnished room. Lots of closets and windows. Full bath, private entrance. All utilities and internet included. Close to PATH. Parking available. $850/month. (973)481-3996 HARRISON 1 bedroom studio apt., 2nd floor, private entrance w/fridge. Clean, quiet environment. No pets. $750 plus utilities. Security & lease. (862)223-9974 HARRISON 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2nd floor $1500/month. Walk to PATH. Separate utilities. (973)985-9177 or 973-846-9430. HARRISON 2 bedrooms walk-thru apartment. EIK, backyard. Very clean. $1,250 plus util. Available Nov. 1st. (914)497-5489

43 HARRISON Cleveland Ave. 1 BR. pays Tenant Apt. utilities. No Smoking. No pets. Excellent neighborhood. Available Dec. 1st. 954-448-3339. HARRISON: 3rd floor, 1 bedroom, heat supplied. No pets. No smoking. Close to PATH. 1 month security. $975/month. Available Now. (973)484-9694 HARRISON: 3 bedroom apt., 3rd floor. 97-99 Hamilton St. $1200/month + utilities. Available November 1st. Call Norma (201)921-3954 HARRISON 1 bedroom apt. 211 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. Central HT/AC. 1 month security. $850/month. AvailableDec. 1st. 201-341-9765. HARRISON 5 Room Apartment. 2 Bedrooms, LR, DR, EIK. Separate Utilities. No pets. 413 Davis Ave (973)268-1008

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LYNDHURST Studio, 1 month security $750/month all included. Available Dec. 1st. No pets. 201-370-3230 or 201-370-9105. LYNDHURST 2 bedrooms, LR, EIK. $1200/month + utilities No pets. Walk to train, bus & shops. (201)452-4158 or (201)507-8817 LYNDHURST * 3 rm apt., 1st floor, $795/mo, heat included. * 4 rooms, renovated 2 bedrooms, hardwood floors, parking space, heat included, new kitchen, $1200/mo. Available 12/1 * 3 rooms, $850, LR, kitchen and bedroom. O’HARA AGENCY (201)997-6300

LYNDHURST Just renovated. 1 bedroom plus den. New kitchen cabinets, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, ceramic tile floors. Hardwood floors throughout apt. Near NYC train/bus. Laundry on site. No pets. $995/month + heat. 1-1/2 months security. Credit check required. (908)217-9047 LYNDHURST 1 bedroom Plus Den Just Renovated in small Apt. building residential area. New kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Blocks to NYC train/Bus. Laudry on site. No pets. $1050 + heat/utilities. Security $1,575. Credit check required. (908)217-9047. LYNDHURST 2 bedrooms. Includes AC, kitchen w/granite & all appliances, laundry facility, parking. $1195/month plus utilities. No pets. Smoke Free Building. Close to NYC transportation. (201)970-3210

LYNDHURST 1 bedroom $1200, 3 bedroom $1650. Section 8 OK. (973)227-1851 (973)760-4877.

N.ARLINGTON 1 & 2 Bedroom Apts. HT/HW included. Parking space. No pets. 201-342-2206.

N.ARLINGTON 4 rooms, 2nd floor. Street parking. $1000/month + security + utilities. No smoking. No pets. Available immediately. (201)939-6335 or (201)997-5676

N.ARLINGTON 4 br, LR/DR updated Kitchen/bath, close to NY bus. No pets. No Smoking. $1,700/mo + utilities + 1 mo. Security 201-4636994 or 201-577-8773

N.ARLINGTON • 3 rms, $950, 1 bedroom, LR, kitchen, off-street parking, heat included • 3 rooms, 1st floor, $950, LR, bedroom, kitchen off-stree parking, heat included. • 3 rooms, 1st floor, $900, parking space, off-street parking, Rutherford Place, garden apt. • 3 large rooms, $1050/month, off-street parking, LR, kitchen, lovely hardwood floors, bedroom. O’Hara Agency (201)997-6300

N.ARLINGTON 5 rooms, 2nd floor, 2 bedrooms. HT/HW included. 1 month security. No pets. No smoking. Available December 1st. (201)997-1459

N.ARLINGTON 2 Apartments for rent. Renovated, 2 bedrooms, C/A, washer/dryer hookup, 1 car parking, $1450/month. Renovated 1 bedroom, LR, FCTB, new kitchen, $1100/month. Call (201)376-7200 or (201)893-7913

ROOm fOR REnT BELLEVILLE Nice area. Room for rent. $400. 1 month security. Call after 4:00pm (973)336-5335 (862)215-9440 Belleville room for rent. Internet, cable, parking and laundry included. Se habla espanol. 973-901-0010. E.NEWARK Room for rent. No smoking, utilities included. Available now. (973)868-7999 (973)481-0344 Kearny Room for rent. Utilities, cable and internet included. Available now. (201)898-3527

furnisHed room Kearny medium furnished room for single person. Responsible. Next to Kearny Ave., Bus & Shopping. No Smoking. No Drinking. $500/month. Utilities & cable included. Security deposit & references required. (201) 428-8558.

Belleville furnished room for rent. One month security. Call (973)450-9457 Se Habla Español/Ingles.

EmplOymEnT Lunch Truck Helper Needed. Part time. 10am-2pm. Call (201)304-9239 Manuel

EmplOymEnT Livingston Moving Company looking for a PT to FT Multitasker, Heavy Lifting office work and driving a 24ft box truck. Call mike (973)255-0621

JC on the Move Looking for Class A drivers with experience. No pier work. Excellent Pay. Parking for Rent. 973-620-0073. CLASS A DRIVERS NEEDED LOCALREGIONAL WORK YEAR ROUND 2 YR. MIN. EXP. 40-70 HRS PER WEEK. 800-338-6307 X 4.

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631 Schuyler Ave, Kearny, NJ Now Hiring!! Full Time Deli Person, Mon. - Sat. Must Have Experience Located in Fairfield, NJ email: gcicch2326@aol.com

Medical Assistant To work for medical office. P/T position, 30/hrs. Must have experience and be bilingual Portuguese-English Fax resume to (973)350-0885

Now Hiring! Property inspectors FT/PT in your area. Full, free training provided. msangelabove@ comcast.net (732)766-4425 ask for Mel

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Machine Shop Helper/ Machinist Helper Knowledge of Manual Lathes - Helpful - Overall Manufacturing Tasks - Clean Driver’s License Apply: 75 Arlington Ave. Kearny, NJ Fax: (201)98-5650

EmplOymEnT Real Estate Agents Call for a confidential interview or if interested in taking a local real estate course to obtain your license CALL Mid-Realty, Inc. (201)991-5719 Bilingual (English/Spanish) Medical Assistant needed for busy Pediatric office. Must be able to commute between two office locations and be proactive and responsible. One or 2 years experience a must. Please fax resume to (201)998-0021 CDL Class A driver for 24 person bus at Kearny daycare. Monday-Friday pick up and drop off for schools in local area. Kindly contact daycare Director, Ms. Josephine. Hours and pay rate will be discussed upon interview. Call 201-998-7384.

Help Wanted Dental office manager with experience. Call for more information (201)246-1400 Cook - Grillman Experienced. Also Host, Hostess/Cashier. Part or Full Time. Apply at Livingston Diner 360 E. Northfield Road Livingston, NJ (862)222-3808 George

Family Worker seeking a creative, patient & energetic individual for Preschool in Harrison. Must be bilingual. Fax resume to (973)484-6648. Construction Restaurant in Livingston need one or two people to finish basement. Must know carpentry, tile and some plumbing. We supply all tools and materials. Work may take 1, 2, or 3 months. Please call (862)222-3808

Handyman “Fair Deal Dan” Painting, Sheetrock, plastering, Odd Jobs, Flooring, Windows and doors, Plumbing, replace water heater, Leaky Faucets, Tile work for floors, Bathrooms, Kitchen, Counter Tops and Granite. Lic#V203575. 201-448-1563.

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Interior/Exterior new & repairs. All types of Carpentry.Reasonable rates,quality work, reliable, experienced. 13VH06620900

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G & R Builders All Roofing & Siding. Also repairs. Work guaranteed. Lic.#13VH02536200 Free Estimates 20% Senior Citizen Discounts (201)893-0656

TuTORinG **MATH TUTOR** Retired Math Teacher available for tutoring. Call for appointment (201)935-3645

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OBITS from grandchildren, Jessica and Nicole. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 28 Kennedy Blvd., Suite 180, East Brunswick, N.J. 08816 or to the John Theurer Cancer Center, 360 Essex Street, Suite 301, Hackensack, N.J. 07601. Susan Sadrianna Susan Sadrianna, (nee Pra-

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