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A Lyndhurst woman faces 30 years in prison after admitting to her role in what federal prosecutors described as a large-scale mortgage fraud scheme that caused at least $2 million in losses. Klary (a/k/a/ “Patty”) Arcentales, 45, pleaded guilty last week in Federal Court, Newark, to an indictment charging her with four counts of bank fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit bank fraud, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. According to the documents filed in the case and statements made in court, from about 2007 until 2012, Arcentales engaged in the conspiracy through a Woodbridge-based company called Premier Mortgage Services, where she was employed as a loan officer. Authorities said she provided false and fraudulent documents to financial institutions in connection with mortgage applications on behalf of “straw buyers,” individuals recruited by coconspirators and known to have no means of paying the mortgages and no intention of residing at the properties in question. The conspirators used false bank statements and other documents “to make it appear as though the straw buyers possessed far more assets, and see FRAUD page

Loyal civil servant kept his finger on town’s pulse By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY –

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fter nearly four decades as a Health Department employee, the last 17 as the chief, John Sarnas, 64, will be retiring on April 1. Mayor Alberto Santos said the town is soliciting applications for a replacement. Submission deadline is Feb. 21. “We have a need for a full-time person – not someone to share with another town – who will be asked, since our staff is limited, not only to oversee the many services provided to the public but also, in some

cases, to implement them,” the mayor said. The list of health-related programs in Kearny is many and varied, including from infant vaccinations, flu and rabies shots, Women Infants & Children (WIC), Meals on Wheels, sanitation inspections, dog licensing, animal control, coordinating with the county on mosquito control and other health issues, among others. Sarnas also chairs the N.J. Mosquito Commission. “We also have a lot of work to do on health education,” Santos added. Sarnas, who began his long career with Kearny as a health inspector on May 1, 1974, is only the fourth health officer in the town’s history since the title came into being. His predecessors were: Edward Grosvenor (1978-1997), see SARNAS page

John Sarnas is retiring.

Portuguese monument in preparation By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – The Portuguese Cultural Association, headed by Jose Maria Matos, will be donating to the Town of Kearny a monument intended as a tribute to the contributions of the Portuguese-American

community to the town. And that monument will be placed in the Frank M. Cardoza Park (actually an extension of Riverbank Park), just north of the intersection of Passaic Ave. and Stevenson Place, west of the benches opposite the on-site parking area. On Jan. 28, Mayor Alberto Santos and the Town Council

voted to accept the gift and agreed to take on the responsibility for its maintenance and upkeep once it has been installed at the park. The park, developed on the site of the former Maguilian Oil Co., was dedicated Oct. 22, 2013, and named for the late Frank M. Cardoza, a founding member of the old Portuguese

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will also have to be specifiheadquartered firm is in the cally developed to limit the process of working with a types of retail and residential broker to begin marketing NUTLEY – development based upon the site by “later this month the municipalities’ requireor by early March, to qualify mixed-use developments.” developers, with a goal of ment consisting of Potential impacts on existselling the site next year.” light industry, offices, ing retail establishments and “We hope the developer a bio-tech campus, hotel on residential density and on will take the towns’ preferand residential units – all in public school facilities could ences into consideration,” varying combinations – is bebe factors that local officials Wilson said. ing pitched as a conceptual would weigh in their delibBut that deference may scenario for redeveloping the 118-acre Roche propEstimated Real Property Tax Revenues erty straddling Nutley and at Full Build-Out ($ millions – 2013 dollars) Clifton. The plan, devised by Clifton Nutley Total Perkins Eastman, an interna$9.9 $13.9 $23.8 Scheme 1 tional planning and design $10.9 $12.4 $23.3 Scheme 2 consultant, and the Princeton-based RESGroup, which Economic Impact: $8.7 $14.1 $22.8 Scheme 4 provides real estate advisory Estimated Employment Estimated real property tax revenues at full build-out in 2013 dollars. services, was released late last month by the Joint Repurposing Committee (JRC), Construction Operations (at full build-out) consisting of representatives Indirect/ Indirect/ Total Total Direct Direct of both communities workInduced Induced ing with Roche to devise the Scheme 1 6,811 4,688 11,499 9,332 9,105 18,437 optimal way to transition the site. Scheme 2 6,224 4,241 10,465 8,339 8,357 16,696 Ultimately, Roche – as the Scheme 4 5,482 3,737 9,219 6,736 6,660 13,396 owner of the property – will Construction employment in person-years; operating employment in FTE jobs. have final say on the ultimate Construction and operating impacts both assume full build-out of the proposed program. buyer(s) but wants to work with Nutley and Clifton on • Peak employment at Roche was 8,500 achieving the best use or uses for the property. Charts courtesy Perkins Eastman report prepared for Joint Repurposing Committee To that end, the consult46 erations on the project. not be easy to come by, the ants’ plan recommends Both Clifton and Nutley consultants infer. As prethat the two municipalities face time pressures in decidsented, the conceptual plan consider creating a “Special ing how, if at all, to tweak scenarios are “generally Zoning District” targeting local zoning regulations to acceptable” to Clifton and their respective portions of conform to the parameters of Nutley, they say. But, they the Roche campus to accomthe Roche consultants’ planadd, “Because of the selecmodate the proposed land ning options. tive constraints identified uses for the site. “The goal of each commuby each community none of “The Special Zoning Disnity should be to have this these development scenarios trict will need to be flexible zoning legislation in place reflect what current market enough to allow for market by June 2014 to coincide with demands suggest. Specificaldemand to be accommodated Roche site divestiture,” the ly, the constraint restricting for each identified proposed consultants suggest. general retail development use, Light Industrial and Darien Wilson, a spokesalong Route 3 and the conManufacturing, Bio Tech woman for Roche, which straint eliminating any type Research, Commercial Office describes itself as the of housing in Clifton and and Continuous Care Retireworld’s largest bio-tech comlimiting housing in Nutley to ment Community,” the conpany, said the Switzerlandage restricted and high end sultants advise. “The zoning

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condos development will eliminate a portion of development potential. “The immediate result is that each of the development scenarios will take longer to develop. How much longer is unknown and is dependent upon future market conditions.” Based on current projections, any of the proposed development options could take anywhere from 15 to 25 years to play out, the consultants say. A statement issued by the JRC said that the common goal of both communities is “to repurpose the site in a way that maximizes tax revenues and local property values” though a development plan “that has a positive effect on the quality of life of their residents, supports business development, and create high-paying jobs, while at the same time manages any44impact on the local school system and municipal infrastructure.” Roche currently accounts for about $9 million in annual property taxes to Nutley’s coffers and, until new development takes place, the township will be hardpressed to make up that loss without having to hike local taxes, officials say. Proposals common to the three development options include: • Making First Ave., which runs through both communities, “the Address” and hub of the new community with 48,000 to 90,000 square feet of retail shops along the street. • Maximizing points of entry to the site, “including a major access point from Bloomfield Ave.” Traffic

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ramp from Rt. 280, heading against the flow of traffic, police said. The KPD alerted surrounding jurisdictions, and Essex County Sheriff›s officers picked up the pursuit on Central Ave. in Newark, where the auto finally “screeched to a halt” and the four occupants – believed to be in their late teens -- scattered, police said. The car was returned to its owner. The hunt for the thieves goes on. Other recent reports from the Kearny police blotter included the following: Feb. 2 From the Tailgating for Dummies file: At 2:30 a.m., Sgt. John Becker was driving south on Passaic Ave. -- in a marked KPD vehicle -- when a pickup truck began tailgating him, following so closely that the officer had to pull over, police said. The pickup then passed the police vehicle at a high rate of speed, but Becker stopped it near Johnston Ave. When the driver exited the truck, police said, a strong odor of alcohol was detected and an open cigarette box containing a plastic bag of suspected marijuana and a plastic pipe were seen on the driver’s side floor. The motorist, Jeffrey Rossi, 27, of Martinsville, was charged with DWI, following too closely,

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a building on the 400 block, shouting to someone on the porch, “They got me, bro!” But they didn’t got him. He escaped. However, Dowie said the suspect has been identified, after a review of surveillance tapes and further investigation by detectives, as 45-year-old Kearny resident Kevin Cowley and a warrant has been issued for his arrest charging him with robbery. Feb. 4 Officer Tom Bannon, dispatched to a landlord-tenant dispute on the 200 block of Belgrove Drive at 11:30 a.m.,

ran a warrant check on some of the apartment’s occupants and found that one woman had two outstanding warrants from Harrison, police said. Itzamar Medina, 30, of Kearny, was booked at headquarters and turned over to Harrison police. At 10 p.m., the Vice Squad witnessed what was believed to be a drug transaction in an area known for high drugtrafficking. They followed and stopped, near Bergen and Schuyler Aves., a mosee KPD page

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Behind the plate for Hofstra football Junior catcher Erin Trippi, of Lyndhurst, is a member of the 2014 softball program at Hofstra University, Hempstead, N.Y. Hofstra will start the 2014 campaign on Friday, Feb. 14 at noon with Opening day against Southern Mississippi. The Pride will play five games in a three-day span at the Florida State Invitational

in Tallahassee, Fla. In 2013, Hofstra set the program-standard for single-season wins by going 46-13 and advancing to the NCAA Regional finals against Missouri. The win total bested the previous mark of 45-win campaigns recorded by both the 2008 and 2010 squads. Hofstra returns 11 letter-winners from last year’s team.

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NA native receives Purple Heart Lance Cpl. Sandro Moreta Jr., of Marine Corps Delta Co., 2nd Tank Battalion was one of three members to receive the Purple Heart Medal at a ceremony attended by fellow battalion members, friends and family held on Jan. 15 at the Marines Corps Base Camp, Lejeune, N.C. The Purple Heart was established on April 5, 1917 and is the oldest military award still presented to military members in the name of the President of the United States. Service members receive the medal when they are injured, killed or later die from injuries sustained during their service in combat operations. The Purple Heart differs from other military awards because a service member does not need a recommendation for the medal.   “The Purple Heart is one of those awards that nobody wants, but is proud to wear,” said Summerfield, Fla., native Lance Cpl. Nicholas Robarage, a loader with the unit, who also received a Purple Heart. “What you have to go through to get the [Purple Heart] nobody wants to do, however, we do it because we are Marines, and that’s what we do.”    “It was September 8th I think,” said Moreta, the driver of the tank that was hit by an IED. “We were en route to help and support two tanks that were being attacked by insurgents.”   While driving their M1A1 tank through the sandy roads of Helmand province, Afghanistan, the Marines were maneuvering the tank over a muddy ditch. The tracked vehicle unexpectedly struck an improvised explosive device as it entered the ditch. The explosion ripped through the hull of the tank and ignited the tank’s fuel cells with the Marines still inside.   “While approaching this ditch area, I observed several other vehicles enter and exit it without incident, I thought it was safe,” said Moreta. “Then, my body rocked so hard my head cracked the side of the tank and it dazed me.”  Due to the nature of the explosion, Moreta received a traumatic brain injury during

the flames and smoke. He was standing next to the tank just looking around; I went after him and helped him back to the ditch. Once we were in the ditch we treated the burns by covering them with mud, it was something cool to relieve the pain. I don’t know how long we waited for back-up; it felt like a lifetime, although

the explosion.   “Because the ditch was so muddy, the ground clearance on the tank was very little,” said Sgt. Cody Ferrell, of Martinsburg, W.V., and gunner with the unit and Purple Heart recipient. “With compacted mud and low ground clearance, the IED came straight through the hull and set it ablaze.”   “I opened my eyes, to smoke burning them, I could smell it, taste it,” said Moreta. “I remember hearing someone yelling, ‘FIRE! FIRE! FIRE!’ I was coming out of my daze and realized what happened and started to panic. My only choice was to exit the vehicle as best as I could and that was not easy, flames were taking over the tank. As I was crawling out of the tank my leg got snagged on something; as I pulled it free the inside of the tank became completely engulfed in flames due to the fuel cells igniting.”   “After getting out of the tank, I saw our Tank Commander, Gunnery Sergeant Tapio,” said Moreta. “I heard rounds coming in and I said, ‘We got to get in the ditch for cover.’ Once we were under cover, I could not find my team, so gunny and I went after them. I saw Ferrell crawling away from the tank, his hands were burned; I scooped him up and got him to the safety of the ditch. I then went looking for Robarge, I was circling the tank, but I could not get close because of the heat and flames. I was so angry that I couldn’t find him, so confused, and I wasn’t going to quit until I found him. That’s when I saw him. He was covered in black from

they actually arrived very quickly.”   Reinforcements were able to escort the tank crew to safety and they received medical treatment soon after arriving.   The 2nd Marine Division Commanding General, Brig. Gen. James Lukeman, attended the ceremony and gave the Marines some encourag-

ing words.   “I’m so proud of every one of the Marines in 2nd Tanks,” said Lukeman. “However, there are three Marines standing over there that are currently wearing the Purple Heart on their breast, and will continue to wear it for the remainder of their lives; wear it proudly.”

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ust twice in my life have I been frozen in my tracks because of music -- music so unlike anything I had heard before that it was stunning. Later in this column, I’ll get to the first time it happened. But I’m starting with the second. That occurred on a Friday (Saturday?) night in 1975, and I was getting ready to go out. (I ended up being late for the party.) WNEW-FM was broadcasting a live performance from the Bottom Line in N.Y.C. -- some group that was new to me (and a lot of other people, as it turned out). In 2004, Rolling Stone magazine would cite the show as one of the “50 Moments That Changed Rock and Roll.” When the music started, I stopped -- standing in the middle of the room, mesmerized. Who was performing? Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. I have been a fan ever since -- although not nearly as big as Chris Christie. I love Springsteen’s music, but I do not always agree with his political stance. To everything, though, there is an exception, and I am still laughing at the SpringsteenJimmy Fallon duet on the latter’s show last month. If you missed it, just go to Google or YouTube; the video is all over the web. Fallon and The Boss took

the spotlight about a week after the governor’s two-hour Bridgegate press conference, with a rewrite of “Born to Run.” Below are the lyrics, so you can sing along. Enjoy! In the day, we sweat it out on the streets, stuck in traffic on the GWB They shut down the tollbooths of glory ‘cause we didn’�t endorse Christie. Sprung from cages on Highway 9, we got 3 lanes closed, so, Jersey, get your ass in line Whoa! Maybe this Bridgegate

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Now, to the first time music stopped me dead. That was on a Sunday afternoon in January 1964. Again, it was something on the radio. The Beatles. Looking back, I am challenged to recall exactly what sounded so different. I just know it did. But the next day at school, still excited, I could find just one other classmate who had heard the same broadcast and was also enthralled. The rest thought we were both exaggerating the impact. Within days, all that would change. Soon everything else would, too. In a marvelous OpEd piece in the Star-Ledger this week, Miami Herald columnist NBC Leonard Pitts Jr. wrote, “The Gov. Chris Christie’s Beatles rode the forefront of Fort Lee, New Jersey a wave that would reshape traffic jam. everything -- music, fashion, Highways jammed culture, politics --and neither with pissed-off drivers America or the world would with no place left to go ever be the same.” And the press conference I’d like to thank Pitts for his went on and on, prose, and also for reminding it was longer than us that January marked one of my own the 50th anniversary of the damn shows. Beatles’ debut this side of the Someday, governor, pond. But it was disconcerting I don’t know when, to realize that Beatlemania this will all end, began just two short months but till then after America was traumayou�’re killing tized by the Kennedy assasthe working man sination. Or maybe it was Who�’s stuck in the actually part of the recovery Gov. Chris Christie process. Fort Lee, New Jersey traffic jam Anyway, when you’re Whoa, oh oh oh young, two months is an Whoa, oh oh oh (etc.) eternity. When you’re older, Down in Jerseyland. 50 years is yesterday. –Karen Zautyk

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MONUMENT from One of the driving forces behind the push for such a monument has been First Ward Councilman Albino Cardoso, president of the Portuguese Holy Family Association, who noted that the choice for its location was fitting, given the years of dedication to Kearny by a Portuguese-American

resident like Cardoza. “Four years ago, I presented the idea for a monument on the observance of Portuguese Day, which is held on the first Sunday of June, and the idea started germinating,” Cardoso said. Then, last year, Cardoso said the association sent a letter to the mayor and Town Council expressing the intention

to proceed with the notion, hoping that the town would be receptive to the idea of providing a public site for the structure. “Originally we conceived of having the location at the foot of Peden Terrace because it was easily visible,” the councilman said, but after consultation with members of the club and association, it was felt that

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Cardoza Park was a more logical choice. In early January, the association took up the campaign in earnest when it sent a solicitation letter to prospective donors for a fundraising effort to support construction of the monument. The letter noted that, since 1979, the Portuguese Cultural Association has sponsored “numerous cultural events throughout the year, provides Portuguese language instruction classes and offers scholarships for college-age students [and is] now seeking your support to purchase and install a granite monument … that would recognize the contributions of the PortugueseAmerican community to the Town of Kearny.” The letter then provides design details about the monument – which is to be built by Thomas Meloro & Son of North Arlington. It will be “five feet in height, topped by an 18-inch sphere that depicts the national [Portuguese] coat of arms.” Directly below, on the obelisk itself, will be a cross, which, Cardoso said, is representative of the Templar Order which sponsored the early Portuguese mariners. And,

below that, will be an excerpt from a 16th century Portuguese poem, “Lusiadas,” Canto 7, by Luis de Camoes, which translates to: “If more worlds exist, we will reach them,” symbolic of the pioneering Portuguese explorers. And, below that inscription, will be an image of an eagle – representative of America – holding a book, symbolizing Portuguese culture, Cardoso explained. The project is “budgeted at $15,900,” the letter says. According to Cardoso, the association “has already paid the first of three installments. The second is due in March and the third in June,” which is approximately when it is hoped the dedication can take place, he said. “We plan to plant azaleas around the base of the monument and have a permanent display of the Portuguese and American flags,” Cardoso said. Thomas Goffredo Jr., a principal of Thomas Meloro & Son, said the 97-year-old family-run business has been responsible for many public memorials and monuments in Kearny, including the four war memorials installed in the town’s Monument Park on Kearny Ave.

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Kearny’s Harold Delaney, son of Harold and Colleen Delaney, was recently named a recipient of the James Patterson Teacher Education Scholarship. A graduate student at Montclair State University, Delaney is working towards certification in English for Secondary Education. He is a 2008 graduate of Kearny High School and a 2012 graduate of Rutgers University, New Brunswick. The James Patterson Teacher Education Scholarships were established to fund 16

scholarships, each for $7,500, for students pursuing education as a career in academic year 2013-14. Recipients were selected from among the most qualified of the 700 Montclair State students who were admitted to the Teacher Education program this year. The application process included a review of academic records, an essay, references from professors and others, an in-person writing sample, and an interview by a faculty panel from the education program and a major area of study.

Reserve Corps training rescheduled to next month NUTLEY Commissioner Steven Rogers has announced that second round of training for the Nutley Public Health Reserve Corps, originally set for Feb. 22, has been rescheduled. The program will be held Saturday, March 22, at 10 a.m. at the Public Affairs building, 149 Chestnut St.

Nutley residents who previously signed up for the Reserve Corps but have not received training are urged to call 973-284-4976 to enroll. That is also to number to call for further information on the Corps, whose volunteers will respond to public health and other emergencies.

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Look for ‘Creepoid’ to break out soon By Anthony J. Machcinski Observer Correspondent

hen many people think of music coming out of West Philadelphia, the first song that comes to mind most likely will be Will Smith’s “Fresh Prince of Bel Air”; the rock band Creepoid looks to change that. Creepoid was formed during a snowstorm in 2009, when Sean Miller, Pete Urban IV, and Patrick and Anna Troxell had a jam session to fight off boredom and cabin fever. “During one of the snowstorms (in 2009), we all got together and ended up jamming,” Patrick Troxell said. “Now we’re at the point that we’re about to put out our second LP.” Combining elements of both the indie-rock and ‘90s grunge scenes, Creepoid is something way off the beaten path of modern day rock music. “It’s a mix up of everything,” said Troxell describing his music. Creepoid released its first CD, a ten track treasure-trove of distortion infused music entitled “Horse Heaven” in March 2012. After a two-year hiatus of touring the Eastern seaboard, Creepoid will release its second full length CD this March. “I think with the new release, we’ve been getting out

(on the road) more,” Troxell said. “We’ve played all over Philly and toured the East Coast.” The highlight of their recent travels was the South by Southwest music festival in Austin, Texas. “The first year (2011), we played eight or nine shows in a couple days – last year we did five shows,” Troxell explained. “It’s a lot of fun to play a few spots.” Troxell said the band jumped at the opportunity to play again this year. “We’re going to play two or three shows.” Troxell said. “It’s going to be a blast. It’ll help us promote the new

record.” If the first single off that record is any indication, Creepoid could be one of the hottest bands at South by

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Southwest. Released on Feb. 5, the song “Sunday” is a perfect example of what Creepoid is about. Reminiscent of Radiohead’s hit single “Creep,” the single “Sunday” starts in with a smooth, heavily-distorted guitar riff, followed by the smooth vocals of Miller. As the song builds, the guitar riffs build up to a heavy crescendo while maintaining its slower tempo. Troxell, the band’s drummer, remains a consistent tempo-setter throughout each of the band’s tracks. “Drums are just one of those things that, at some point, I was able to sit behind them and I haven’t really stopped,” said Troxell, adding that his uncle was a drummer and would allow him to play a drum set in his grandparent’s basement. With a second album soon to be under their belts, Troxell and the rest of the band

have made steps towards a successful career. All four band members recently moved into a West Philadelphia home and converted the basement into a recording studio. “We’re pretty happy with the fact that we have a home studio so we can produce what we want to,” Troxell said. Troxell added that the next step is to be able to get the word out about their music. “Now, we want to get to the masses as best as we can and get records in their hands,” Troxell said. “It’s why we’re stoked to play up here.” While a stop at Kearny’s Donegal Saloon last Friday night was on their short-term schedule, the band is anticipating a trip out to the West Coast as well as crossing the border for a show in Montreal, Canada. “We’re stoked about heading out to the West Coast this summer,” Troxell said. “We want to hit the pavement and get people to see us.” After playing Donegal Saloon, the band will return to the area in late February to play two shows in New York City before heading to the South by Southwest festival in March. For more information on Creepoid, including album information, visit www.creepoid.com or like the band on Facebook at www.facebook. com/creepoid.

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signalization would be installed at the Bloomfield Ave. intersection with “secondary entries” from Kingsland St. • Bringing public bus transportation through the site and enhancing commut-

er bus service from the site at Rt. 3 to NYC, Hoboken and Jersey City. • Creating a “necklace of interconnected greenways,” with neighborhood parks, and bringing Springer Brook “back to the surface.” Beyond that, the three development options pro-

ject, for the Nutley portion of the Roche property, these components: 150,000 square feet of light industrial space; 260,000 to 550,640 square feet of existing Roche buildings for office space; 341,770 square feet of existing buildings for bio-tech/Research & Development space; 80,000

to 218,400 square feet of new buildings for bio-tech/R&D; 530 to 613 units of new residential buildings; and 312 units of Continuing Care Retirement Communities. Between 93 and 137 public school students are expected to be generated by the project from the occupants of

rental and live/work condomium units for the entire site. No breakdown by community was provided. The project, at full buildout, could produce anywhere from $12.4 million to $13.9 million in property tax revenues for Nutley, the consultants estimated.

CANstruction anew at Kearny High KEARNY – For the third year in a row, Kearny High School pre-engineering students are putting on their creative hats to participate in CANstruction, a project that entails the creation of huge sculptures from donated canned goods. Following the unveiling in May, the food will be donated to various charitable organizarion. KHS had been the only West Hudson school with a CANstruction program, but this year, pupils at Washington Middle School in Harrison have launched their own effort. “Kearny High students

are so excited that Harrison students are doing their first food drive,” said Kearny Co-Chairman Paul Rogers, noting that the hope is more schools in more local communities will begin to participate. At KHS in 2013, five sculptures, including “Bob the Builder” and “Scoop the Steam Shovel” took center stage. More than 20,000 cans were used. Afterwards, the canned goods were donated to the food pantries at St. Cecilia’s, St. Stephen’s and the First Presbyterian Church, as well as the Kearny chapter of the Salvation Army.

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This year, the students are hoping to raise more money, collect more food, and include donations to two Newark programs -- St. John’s Soup Kitchen and Apostle’s House for battered

women -- in honor of the many Rutgers University students from the Newark campus who help out with logistics and transporting the canned goods. KHS teachers Melody LaRossa and Chuck Polk are directing the project. Cochairing with Rogers is Julie Smith, vice president and branch manager, Valley National Bank, South Kearny. Volunteers from the Kearny Fire Department and the Kearny Police Department help the students transport the canned goods, which -- along with monetary contributions -- are donated by local businesses. Additional sponsors are welcome. For more information, or to arrange for pickup of canned goods, call Rogers at 201-998-6955. To learn more about nationwide CANstruction, visit canstruction.org.

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Help Miss Marple solve murder mystery CBP (The Cherry Blossom Players) presents “A Murder is Announced,” based on Agatha Christie’s 50th novel Feb. 20 to 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the Philhower Chapel in Vincent Methodist Church, 100 Vincent Pl., Nutley. Tickets are $14 for general admission

and $12 for students and seniors (age 65 and over). Walk-in tickets are available but the group strongly suggests patrons reserve tickets by: email: tickets@ cbpllc.org (put MURDER TICKETS in the subject line) or call 973-785-1353 and leave

a voice mail (follow instructions on message). “A Murder is Announced” cemented Christie’s claim to the detective novelist throne, featuring the beloved sleuth Miss Marple and a cast of unforgettable characters. The town of Chipping

Cleghorn is invited through an advertisement in their local newspaper to witness a murder at Little Paddocks. This comes as a surprise to the occupants and owner of Little Paddocks who certainly did not place the advertisement.

Could it be a game? Or a cruel trick set in motion by one of the locals? Can you help Miss Marple solve the mystery? The performance will feature the “Murder Minute” where the audience is invited to guess the murderer.

Kids: Draw a book cover & win a prize! Nutley Public Library, 93 Booth Dr., is celebrating its centennial by offering Nutley students a fun opportunity to mark this occasion by creating artwork that celebrates books and stories. Elementary school students in grades K-6 are invited to submit a cover

illustration for their favorite book. The illustration should include the title of the book or story. Prizes will be awarded in two categories, K-2 and 3-6. Middle School and High School students are invited to submit a cover illustration for the classic short story “The Lady or the

Tiger?”, written by Nutley author Frank Stockton more than 100 years ago. The illustration should include the title of the story. Prizes will be awarded in two categories, Middle School and High School. The winners will be selected by members of the Nutley

Public Library Centennial Committee. The First Place winner in each category will be awarded a Barnes & Noble gift card. The winning illustrations and many of the entries will be displayed in the library during National Library Week, April 12-19. Entries must be received at

NA Kindergarten registration Superintendent of Schools, Oliver Stringham announces kindergarten registration for children entering North Arlington Public Schools in September will be held on March 11 from 9 to 11 a.m. All currently enrolled pre-k students will be automatically enrolled in kindergarten unless notified otherwise by their parent/ guardian. Parents are asked to visit our website www.narlington. k12.nj.us for immunization requirements and more details on required registration information. Registration forms can be printed from the district website, picked up in the superintendent’s office, or at the elementary schools. Physical and dental forms are required to be completed upon registration.

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Belleville

Belleville Elks Lodge 1123, 254 Washington Ave., hosts its monthly breakfast on Sunday, Feb. 16, from 9 a.m. to noon. The cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children under age 3, and children age 3 and older, free. If there are three or more inches of snow, the breakfast will be cancelled. Call the lodge at 973-759-9623 for more information. Breakfasts are held on the third Sunday of every month from September to May. Belleville UNICO sponsors a bus ride fundraiser to the Taj Mahal in Atlantic City on Sunday, March 9. A pre-paid donation of $30 is requested ($35 at the door). A continental breakfast will be served before the trip at 8 a.m. at the Disabled American Veterans Post hall, 612 Mill St. The bus will leave at 8:50 a.m. Call 973-759-9259 to reserve seats (no last minute cancellations). Send checks, payable to IAOVC, to Gene Antonio, 436 Joralemon St., Belleville, N.J. 07109.

means to be a registered bone marrow donor and swab your cheek at the donor recruitment drive, hosted on behalf of Gift of Life Bone Marrow Foundation. People between 18 and 60 and in generally good health are eligible to be screened and join the worldwide registry.

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Holy Cross Church sponsors a bus trip to the Taj Mahal in Atlantic City on Sunday, Feb. 16. The bus leaves from Holy Cross School at 10 a.m. A donation of $30 is requested (receive $25 in slot play). Refreshments will be served, starting at 9:15 a.m., in the school basement. For reservations, call Joan at 973-481-2434 or Marie (Spanish) 973-481-1799. Leave your name, phone number and the number of people attending.

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Good Shepherd Church, 780 Kearny Ave., will conduct a blood drive in conjunction with New Jersey Blood Services on Feb. 16 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bloomfield Kearny Public Library, 318 Bloomfield Public Library, Kearny Ave., invites children 90 Broad St., hosts a Valentine’s Day blood drive on Feb. ages 4 and older to an art class from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on 14, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20. The library Children’s programs for will provide the art materials. the February break include Registration is not necessary, the following: but space is limited. • Spanish Storytime, for The Kearny Rotary Club ages 2 to 5, is held on Monday, meets every Wednesday at Feb. 17, at 11 a.m. It includes songs, stories, rhymes, finger 12:15 p.m. at La Fiamma Restaurant, 440 Harrison Ave., plays and a craft. in Harrison. Business leaders • Make a Catapult, for from Harrison are invited ages 5 and up, is offered on to learn about the work that Wednesday, Feb. 19, at 2 p.m. Rotary International accom• The Art of Eric Carle, for plishes around the world and ages 4 and up, is scheduled in local communities. For for Thursday, Feb. 20, at 2 p.m. In this program, children more information about the club or to attend a meeting, will “dress for a mess.” • “Despicable Me 2” will be call Joe D’Arco at 201-9557400 or Jose Fernandez at screened for Movie Day on 201-991-1040. Friday, Feb. 21, at 2 p.m. PopThe West Hudson Detachcorn will be served. Registration is not required ment of the Marine Corps for February Break program- League, 286 Belgrove Dr., invites all former and acming. In case of inclement weath- tive duty Marines and FMF er, call 973-566-6200 to check Corpsmen to an open house, every Friday from 7 to 10 p.m. on possible cancelations. Guests are welcome. The library has slated Fraternal Order of Eagles a bone marrow drive Feb. #2214, 166 Midland Ave., 24 from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. sponsors a fish fry, hosted by Come learn about what it

Argyle Fish and Chips, on Friday, Feb. 21, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Admission is $13.50 per person, payable at the door. Proceeds will benefit Wounded Warriors. Dinner includes fish and chips, clam chowder and soda. For more information, call 201-991-9865. The Evening Membership Department of the Woman’s Club of Arlington meets on Wednesday, Feb. 12, at 7:30 p.m. at the Henrietta Benstead Center, Columbia Ave., for a Craft Night. The executive board meets at 6:45 p.m. St. Stephen’s Seniors meet on Tuesday, Feb. 18, at noon. The re-scheduled Winter Party will be held. A board meeting is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Members are reminded that 2014 membership dues of $10 is now due. A trip to Atlantic City is set for Feb. 26. Upcoming events include the following: • St. Patrick’s Day celebration will be held at LeGreci’s in Staten Island on March 11. Final payment is due at the Feb. 18 meeting. • A trip to Norfolk, Va., for the Virginia International Tattoo, which includes Marching band competition, bagpipers, Scottish dancers, etc., is slated for April 24-27. • An anniversary party will be held May 2, from noon to 4 p.m., at San Carlo’s in Lyndhurst. • A trip to “Moses at Sight & Sound Theatres” in Lancaster, Pa., is scheduled for June 11-12. • A cruise on the Norwegian Gem to Canada and New England is planned for Sept. 13-20. Call 201-991-4771 for further information. For club information, call Tom at 201-998-8258; for tours, call Joan at 201-9983578; or for A.C., call Peg at 201-998-9443. For Sunshine (get well, sympathy cards), call Vicki at 201-991-8345.

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Lyndhurst Health Department, 601 Riverside Ave., offers a free stroke prevention forum hosted by Clara Maass Medical Center on Friday, Feb. 21, at 10 a.m. Participants receive free blood pressure screenings and a light break-

fast. Call the Health Department at 201-804-2500 to reserve a seat. Lyndhurst Public Library, 355 Valley Brook Ave., announces: • Walk-In Story, for preK to grade 2, is offered on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. No registration is required. • Valentine craft, for grades 1 to 4, is held on Thursday, Feb. 13, from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. Call the library at 201- 8042478 to register your child. • Winter Welcome Sign Craft, for grades 1 to 4, is available on Monday, Feb. 24, from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. Registration is required. Lyndhurst Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3549, 527 Valley Brook Ave., hosts karaoke on Feb. 14, starting at 7:30 p.m. The VFW hall is available to rent for all occasions. For more information, call the post at 201-939-3080. Lyndhurst Knights of Columbus hosts Casino Night on Friday, Feb. 21, at the Veterans of Foreign Wars post, 577 Valley Brook Ave., beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $50, which includes a hot buffet, cash bar and $100 in “play” money. No tickets will be sold at the door. Seating is limited. For tickets, contact Sal Russo at 201-446 7244 or Nick Garafolo at 201-8932848. The New Jersey Meadowlands Commission has canceled the Feb. 14 Great Backyard Bird County Walk at Mill Creek Marsh in Secaucus, due to the temporary closing of Mill Creek Marsh, weather concerns, and the difficult footing on other Meadowlands trails. Science and art collide in “The Case of the Missing Mustache,” for ages 8-12, on Saturday, Feb. 15, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the NJMC Science Center, 3 DeKorte Park Plaza. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Here’s the premise: A museum gallery has been vandalized, with only one piece of evidence left behind. Can the science of chromatography solve the crime and be used in your own take-home craft project? Find out in this fun family

program! Admission is $12 per child (no fee for adults). Registration is recommended and appreciated. To register go to www.njmeadowlands.gov/ec.

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North Arlington Public Library, 210 Ridge Rd., announces the following: • A knitting group for adults meets on Thursday, Feb. 13, from 7 to 8 p.m. No registration required – just drop in. This group meets monthly. Friends of the Library meets on Friday, Feb. 21 at 9:30 a.m. in the Senior Center (behind the library). New members are welcome; check the website for more details about membership: northarlington.bccls.org or call 201955-5640. A screening of the documentary “Alice’s Ordinary People” will be held on Friday, Feb. 21, at 10:30 a.m. it tells the story of Alice Tregay - an influential figure in the civil rights movement during the 1960s. The program will last at least one hour and 45 minutes, and will take place in the Senior Center directly behind the library.

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Nutley Public Library, 93 Booth Dr., will hold the following Star Wars-themed events: • Scavenger Hunt is held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Registration is required. • “Star Wars IV” (PG) is sceened on Wednesday, Feb. 19, at 2 p.m. • Live Action Game is offered on Thursday, Feb. 20, at 2 p.m. • Drop-in Craft is available on Friday, Feb. 21 at 10 a.m. • Meet Star Wars Characters on Saturday, Feb. 22, at 2 p.m. A joint Manga meeting will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 18, at 6 p.m. For more information, call the library at 973-667-0405. The kick off event for Nutley’s 8th annual Relay For Life Celebration has been rescheduled for Monday, Feb. 24, at Ralph’s Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant, 564 Franklin Ave., beginning at 6 p.m.

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fice. Years ago, he said, public health matters were pretty much confined to milk and meat inspections but today it’s a multi-faceted job, extending from counseling immigrants on social services to dealing with bio-terrorism threats. Staying on top of it all has been the challenge over the years and, for Sarnas, “the best thing you can do is expect the unexpected.” In the aftermath of 9/11, for example, when trains were stopped and traffic into Jersey City was blocked, Sarnas recalls the department sending its senior citizen buses to the Belleville Pike to watch for anybody who might have been

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reported in the early 2000s, Sarnas said that health staffers “saw crows dying or walking like they were drunk” that tested positive for the mosquito-borne disease. No human fatalities were reported. “In the last 20 years, we’ve had five cases of bacterial viruses – all adults – reported,” Sarnas said. “For a town of about 40,000 people, that’s about right [statistically speaking].” Two were fatal, he said. During his tenure, Sarnas said the number of dog bites has been reduced “because of a great enforcement program” by a vigilant “homegrown” health staff. The department has also arranged for periodic visits by a mobile dental clinic, furnished by the North Hudson Community Action Corp., to treat folks with little or no insurance. A big demand on the Health Department today, Sarnas said, is referring newcomers and “a lot” of undocumented residents for social services, such as food stamps, welfare and hospitalization. For that population, he said, “This is the first place you’re going to go. We provide vaccines for children going to school.” As another of its many responsibilities, the department also inspects run-down properties and, when necessary, issues violation notices for unattended weeds and overgrowth and any public health nuisances. “We also run six blood banks a year, averaging collections of 200 units annually,” Sarnas said. And the department has continued to provide these services, even with its ranks thinned via attrition. In 1974, “we had 12 to 14 on staff, including six public health nurses and four inspectors, all full-time. Now we’re down to three part-time nurses and two inspectors, one full-time and one part-time,” he said. When Sarnas departs, the one thing he says he’ll miss most is “working with good people.” In his retirement years, he plans to attend to home gardening and continue volunteering at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Kearny. Sarnas will receive a yearly pension of $84,319 from the state Public Employees Retirement System, according to the state Treasury Department.

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Montclair State women roll along with Aquino & Lucas The Montclair State University women’s basketball team is rolling along, posting a record of 19-2. The Red Hawks are currently ranked 11th among NCAA Division III programs in the entire nation. The Red Hawks have two local players on their roster, namely Kearny’s Janitza Aquino and Harrison’s Rayven Lucas. Aquino is a junior guard who has been on fire of late as the team’s starting shooting guard. Lucas is just a freshman, vying for playing time, while learning the ropes watching her friend and neighbor perform. Together, they give the Red Hawks a strong local flavor, as they continue to move their way toward a possible national championship. Head coach Karin Harvey is pleased with the performance of both players, especially Aquino, the former Observer Female Athlete of the Year. Aquino nailed eight 3-point field goals en route to tying a careerhigh 26 points in the Red Hawks’ 81-60 victory over William Paterson recently. The eight 3-point field goals set a new school record.

Aquino was named the New Jersey Athletic Conference Player of the Week for her efforts. Harvey was happy to move Aquino back to the shooting guard slot, after she played primarily as a point guard last season. “Janitza became the point guard because of an injury to our starter,” Harvey said. “But she moved back to the off-guard and has done a fabulous job. She is able to take the ball to the basket, but she’s also worked on her perimeter game and can now regularly make the 3-pointers.” Aquino is averaging 16.2 points per game this season, improving from 10.2 points per game last year. Lucas has seen limited time, scoring 11 points in six games played, but Harvey likes her potential. “Rayven is a hard worker who wants to learn,” Harvey said. “She has embraced her role and has really come a long way. She definitely has a bright future with us and I’m looking forward to her improvement.” Lucas has enjoyed herself with the Red see VIEW page

Kearny’s Sroczynski signs with University of Tampa

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Kearny High School senior Aislinn Sroczynski is all smiles after signing her national letter of intent to attend the University of Tampa on a track scholarship.

By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer

t’s a success story with an extremely happy ending, one that finishes with a college scholarship. Aislinn Sroczynski is a Kearny High School senior, someone who began running cross country on a whim two years ago after being a soccer player. As it turns out, Sroczynski becomes a good runner, much like her father, Steve, her mother Heather and her uncle Frank were at Kearny during their scholastic heyday.

“I had just quit playing soccer and started to run and Coach (Jim) Cifelli told me that my times were pretty good,” Sroczynski said. “And he told me that I could run in college.” So Srocyznski, who finished 10th at the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 1, Group IV cross country championships last fall and earned First Team All-Hudson County honors from the county’s coaches association, decided to send out questionnaires to colleges in Florida. The reason for Florida? “I wanted to go south,” Sroczynski said. “I just hate the cold weather. All the snow we’ve

had recently? I hate it.” So Sroczynski started to think about going to her first choice, Florida State. “But I wasn’t sure I could run there,” Sroczynski said. So then Cifelli put the idea of the University of Tampa in Sroczynski’s mind. As it turned out, Cifelli had a contact at the University of Tampa and he made a call. “It worked out for her,” Cifelli said. Last Wednesday, Sroczynski signed a national letter of intent to attend the University of see SCROCZYNSKI next page

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Tampa on a scholarship. “I went for a visit and I really liked it,” Sroczynski said. “The coaches paid me a lot of attention and the girls on the team were very nice and they accepted me. As it turns out, Tampa races against schools like Florida State, Miami and the University of Florida. It’s the kind of competition I wanted, just in a smaller pond.” Sroczynski said that her grandfather lives in the Tampa area. “So I have someone there if I need him,” Sroczynski said. “It really is perfect.” Sroczynski said that she had Cifelli to thank for her scholarship package. “He’s the one who pushed me along,” Sroczynski said. “He told me what schools would be interested in me and made me fill out the questionnaires. I gave him a new list of schools every week and he called every coach for me. He got the best response for me

and stayed on me. He convinced me I had the ability to be a runner in college. He took all the negative thoughts out of my head. It’s pretty awesome. I’m so excited.” Cifelli, who is retiring as a coach this year after a storied 40-plus year career, said that he was glad to help. “She’s a great kid,” Cifelli said. “Not everyone can become a professional athlete, but you can find a kid a scholarship to college. It’s great that schools give kids the chance to open the world for them. She tugs at my heartstrings a little. My wife taught her in fifth grade. She’s a tough, little kid with a great heart. Added Cifelli, “She loved the place and she’s very happy, both academically and athletically.” Cifelli has helped other Kearny track athletes like Cayleigh Solano (LaSalle) and Brian Mendes and Esther Photo courtesy the Sroczynski family Alfaro (NJIT). The entire Kearny girls’ track team with coach Jim Cifelli (center) celebrates Aislinn Sroczynski signing a national letter “This is a great way for of intent to attend the University of Tampa. them to end their Kearny

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“I didn’t think I’d ever be running in college,” Sroczynski said. “I never thought I’d be a college athlete. There’s no way I thought this was possible. Thank God I had Cifelli. He guided me the whole way. I can’t believe I’m signing a letter on signing day like other athletes. It’s a little surreal. Now, I’m just counting the days until I can go to Tampa.”

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Photo by Jim Hague Harrison’s Rayven Lucas (l.) and Kearny’s Janitza Aquino have helped the Montclair State University women’s basketball team to a national ranking among Division III schools.

like she did the other day, it’s absolutely crazy.” Harvey likes the relationship between Aquino and Lucas. “Janitza is really good with the younger players, especially Rayven,” Harvey said. “The two of them get along so well. Janitza takes the time to be with Rayven and shows her what she’s doing right and wrong. I really like the way the two interact. They get along very well.” Aquino was unavailable for comment for this article. Lucas can’t believe how much she loves living at Montclair State. “I love the college life,” Lucas said. “I’m away from home, but I’m close enough to have my mother do my laundry. But it’s so much easier for me to be here.” And it’s great to see two local standouts doing so well on the next level.

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a two-time state sectional champion, thanks to Cordeiro’s efforts. Cordeiro won the 800-meanny Cordeiro had ter run in 2:00.99 and the given a verbal com1,600-meter run in 4:37.97. mitment to attend Not a bad week, winning the New Jersey Institute of two gold medals at the state Technology in November, sectionals in his first-ever but it wasn’t really official attempt and signing a coluntil the talented North lege scholarship letter. Arlington High School “Not a bad week at all,” senior put his signature on a Cordeiro said. “It’s pretty national letter of intent. amazing and definitely Cordeiro will play soccer memorable. I was pretty at NJIT in the fall. happy winning in the first The letter signing took year of indoor track. I liked place last Thursday afterrunning in Toms River (the noon at North Arlington, Bennettt Center). I never ran with school officials, Cordin a dome like that before. It eiro’s coaches and his father, was pretty impressive.” Carlos, present. Cordeiro didn’t get caught “Once you put the pen to up in the aura of a state paper, it’s different,” Cordchampionship. eiro said. “It’s the kind of Photo by Jim Hague “I just ran it like it was a thing that happens only once North Arlington senior Danny Cordeiro (seated l.), flanked by his dad, Carlos Cordeiro, signs his national letter of intent regular race,” Cordeiro said. in a lifetime.” to attend the New Jersey Institute of Technology and play soccer at the Newark school in the fall. Standing, from l., are: “I always have the same That is certainly true Vice Principal Dennis Kenny, Head Soccer Coach Jesse Dombowski, Principal Lou Manuppelli, Athletic Director Dave game plan. I try to win every when it comes to athletes Hutchinson and Track and Field Coach Joe Cioffi. time. I don’t get caught up in from North Arlington. It’s times. I was definitely surnot often that a student/ath- prised to go there and win lete from a Group I school both races. I was just trying gets a chance to become a to do my best.” scholarship recipient. North Arlington head socCordeiro was sent the cer coach Jesse Dombowski letter of intent by the NJIT Prakash J. Doshi, M.D. ABIM was present for the letter coaching staff last week. He signing. Satish Madan, M.D., FACS was not able to officially “It’s fantastic,” Dombowski sign until Wednesday. The Subhathra Karunanithi, M.D., ABFM said. “I think it opens up a signing took place Thursday, lot of chances for other kids We are seeing patients from infants to adults. because school was closed in our program to get DiviLonger Hours • Walk-In Appointments Available • For All Minor Medical Urgencies Wednesday due to the snow- sion I scholarships. Danny is Preventive and Primary Medical Care • Most Major Insurances Accepted storm. one of the most determined Some athletes change their athletes I’ve ever coached. mind after giving a verbal He knows what it takes to commitment. That was not get to the next level and I’m the case with Cordeiro. He so glad he got the chance to was sold on NJIT from the go to a Division I school. By beginning. far, he’s one of the best athMake your vision picture perfect... See what you’ve been missing. Visit our ofﬁce! “The coaches contacted letes I’ve ever coached and me to make sure I got it,” Most that the school has had.” Cordeiro said. “But I’m Insurances To permanently honor Accepted interested in studying Cordeiro, the school plans to engineering in college, so I put a plaque with his picA S S O C I AT E S wanted to go through with ture near the entrance of the that.” school as a reminder of his Cordeiro scored 30 goals accomplishments. and had 19 assists last fall “It can only raise some for the Vikings. He is curschool spirit,” Dembowski rently running indoor track said of the plaque. for North Arlington. “I only heard about that Last weekend, Cordtoday,” Cordeiro said. Come in today for: eiro won the NJSIAA North “That’s going to be aweJersey Section 2, Group I some. I’d like to come back • Eye Exams • Contact Lenses championship in both the to the school and see that in 800-meter and 1,600-meter • Pediatric Care the hallways. That’s pretty runs. It’s the first year that special.” Dr. Maria Domingues Dr. Carla Domingues North Arlington has feaJust like Cordeiro, who Optometric Physician Optometric Physician tured an indoor track team La doctora A doutora fala is truly a special athlete in Lic # 270A0063100 Lic # 270A00646200 habla Español Português and the school already has every sense of the word.

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Chloe Salzman, Antonia Ricciardi, Dana SanGiacomo, Annette Califano, Brandon Cresci, all of Nutley; Mark Lodato of Lyndhurst; John Irvine, Katie Giancaspro, Vanessa Silva and Kelly Diogo, all of Kearny; Ian Penrose, Kimberly Ho and Brendan Owens, all of Bloomfield; Eric Schmitt and Kristen Stefanelli, both of Belleville; Jeffrey Esteves and John Gonzales, both of Harrison;

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Twenty-six area students were recognized for academic achievement at the following schools: Camilla Ramezanzadeh of Nutley achieved Dean’s List status at the University of Albany, Albany, N.Y. These students earned placement on the Dean’s List at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ), Ewing: Stefanie Urso, Joseph Dispoto, Michael Barborino,

brary.org This special centennial opportunity is part of a yearlong celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Nutley Public Library. Monthly events, contests and awards will offer opportunities to honor and support the Nutley Public Library’s 100 years of community, creativity and connectivity. Call the library at 973667-0405 for more information on this and other programs. The complete schedule of programs is available at the library and on the library web site at http://nutley.bccls.org.

Valentine’s Day Greetings

Happy 11th Birthday, Kiara! Happy 4th Birthday, Dylan! We love you! Ulloa-Rodriguez Family

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They have not yet been sentenced. Arcentales entered her guilty plea Feb. 4 before U.S. District Judge Esther Salas. Sentencing is scheduled for May 19. Arcentales faces the potential 30-year prison term and a fine of $1 million, or twice the gross gain or loss caused by her offense. –Karen Zautyk

‘Nothing up my sleeve’ Joe Fisher of Hocus Pocus, with some help from Marcela Padilla, presented a magic show as part of the 40th annual Celebration of Catholic Schools Week at Queen of Peace Elementary School, North Arlington. Other activities included kids wearing favorite sports team shirts, USA Red, White and Blue Day, Student Appreciation Day, Career Day and Teachers Appreciation.

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tor vehicle containing the suspected customers, who turned over two plastic bags of suspected marijuana, police said. Charged with possession of the drug and paraphernalia were Cyril Badechian and Michael Romero, both 18 and both from Kearny.

The KPD’s Super Bowl Week DWI enforcement initiative ended this night, but not before Officer Frank West nabbed a final suspected offender. West, on roving DWI patrol at Fish House Road and Rt. 7 in South Kearny at 11:45 p.m., witnessed a silver Hyundai speeding and changing lanes without signalling, police said. He brought

it to a stop at Harrison Ave. and, after field sobriety tests, charged John Binder, 49, of Sparta, with DWI and careless driving. Feb. 5 At 9 p.m., near Belgrove Drive and Halstead St., vice detectives arrested Joseph Ferguson, 21, of Kearny, after confirming he was the subject of

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Berkeley scholarships Kenneth Castillo and Michael Dias, seniors at Kearny High School, have received scholarships to attend Berkeley College. Each year, these scholarships are awarded to high school seniors who demonstrate a high level of achievement. These scholarships are renewable, based on the recipient’s cumulative grade point average at the end of each academic year and continued enrollment as a full-time student. “These students have demonstrated their ability and desire to further

From l.: Hudson County high school students Aramus Vadi of Jersey City, Ashly Morales of North Bergen and Kenneth Castillo of Kearny; and Carol Allen Covino, Berkeley College associate vice president, enrollment.

their achievements by pursuing a college degree,” said Dario A. Cortes president of Berkeley College. “They deserve these scholar-

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Hannah Gaffney Killeen Hannah Gaffney Killeen, 79, passed away on Feb. 6 at her home in Burlington Township. Funeral services were under the direction of Mulligan Funeral Home, Harrison. A funeral Mass was offered at Holy Cross Church, Harrison. Cremation was at Evergreen Cemetery, Hillside. Hannah was born in Dublin, Ireland, and came to the United States in 1960. She lived in Hudson County, Belleville and Colonia before retiring to Manahawkin. She worked at McGovern’s Traven in Newark for many years. Hannah was the beloved wife of the late Patrick Killeen; loving mother of Angela Schimenti, devoted mother-in-law of Lou Schimenti and adoring Nana to Patrick James and

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Diana Eileen; and dear sister to May Feeney, Monica Roche and Annie Ivory. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, Hannah requests a donation be made in her name to St. John’s Feed the Hungry, P.O. Box 200147, Newark, N.J. 07102 or Deborah Heart and Lung Hospital, 200 Trenton Road, Browns Mills, N.J. 08015. William LeVan William LeVan, 79, died of Feb. 3 at his home in Kearny. Relatives and friends may call the Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Home, 585 Belgrave Dr., Kearny, on Thursday, Feb. 6, from 4 to 8 p.m. The funeral service will begin at 7:30 p.m. Cremation will be private. Condolences and memories

may be shared at www.thielereid.com. Mr. LeVan was born in North Arlington and lived in Kearny his entire life. He served in the Army during the Korean conflict. William worked for waste management for 20 years before retiring. Previously, he worked for the Kearny D.P.W. He is survived by his sons William J. (Rosemary), Michael J. (Lisa) and Robert P. LeVan (Sonia); two sisters Dorothy Rue and Cynthia LeVan and three grandchildren Michael, Robert and James. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Wounded Warrior Project at www. woundedwarriorproject.org. Eugene Lysak Private arrangements by

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Armitage and Wiggins Funeral Home in Kearny, were handled for Eugene Lysak, who passed away on Jan. 23. He was 66. Eugene was a Vietnam veteran and had been a postal manager in Hackensack. He is survived by his son David M. and his sister and brother Olga Musto and William Lysak. Michael J. Russell Michael J. Russell died on Feb. 4 in Philadelphia, He was 52. Born in Newark, he lived in Kearny before moving to Lanoka Harbor in 1988. Arrangements were by the Armitage and Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Dr., Kearny. A funeral Mass was held at Our of Lady Sorrows Church, Kearny, followed by a

private cremation. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.armitagewiggins.com. Mike was a warehouseman for Benjamin Moore Paint in Clifton. He was an avid sports and Kiss fan. He was a member of The Elks and loved to watch his nephew at Vets Field and The Oval. Beloved son of Joseph and Barbara (nee Sateary) Russell, he also survived by his wife Lori-Anne (nee Smith), his sisters Karen Cannizzo and Donna Esteves and his brother David and his wife Leslie. Brother-in-law of Eddie and Dawn Smith, he is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews and his pals Mikki and Petey. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to your own local animal shelter.

What makes your doctor special? Clara Maass wants to know This year, Clara Maass Medical Center (CMMC) once again invites patients and their families to share their personal stories about what sets their doctor apart by participating in the “Dear Doctor” campaign. Letters about Clara Maass doctors will be accepted through Friday, March 14. Selected letters will be displayed in the upper lobby of the Medical Center and at a special event honoring the CMMC doctors. All letters should include the sender’s name, phone number and address for vertification. To send a letter, email: deardoctor@barnabashealth. org or mail to: Dear Doctor, Clara Maass Medical Center, 1 Clara Maass Drive, Belleville, N.J. 07109. Last year, a patient named Kathy wrote about her doctor, Dr. Frank Femino, medical director of the Joint and Spine Institute at CMMC, “Thanks to Dr. Femino, I am back to doing everything I enjoy, especially keeping up with my grandchildren ages five and two. Family and friends are surprised and happy to see me walking normally. In addition to his expertise, Dr. Femino is a warm, caring and down to

earth person.” Cynthia wrote about Dr. Andrea Barbier, DO, an internal medicine physician at Clara Maass, “‘Dr. B’ is a pro-active doctor, who takes the time to listen and leaves no stone unturned. She diagnosed my mom’s kidney cancer and put her in touch with a specialist and today, 15

years later, at the age of 82, my mom is doing great.” Dr. Frank Mazzarella, chief medical officer at CMMC, said the campaign “… allows us to hear feedback from our patients and their families and gives us a chance to recognize doctors who are going above and beyond to make sure their patients are

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KEARNY 1 BR, LV kitchen & Bath, HT/HW included, near public transportation. No pets. Available Now. 973-992-5488. KEARNY 1st or 2nd floor apt. 2 bedrooms, LR, DR, Kitchen and bath. Separate Utilities. $1300 + 1 month security. W/D hookup. Available Immediately. Call 201-207-8029. KEARNY 2 BR $1,000/mo. Beautiful location near schools and shopping. HT/HW included. Newly Renovated. Kitchen, Bath, H/W Floors, Refrigerator, Ceiling Fans. 1 month security. Section 8 ok. No fees. No pets. Call Super 973-517-0526 or 973-216-9470. KEARNY Arlington Area. 5 rooms, 1 bath. 1-1/2 months security. $1200 + utilities. No pets. (201)213-1871 KEARNY 4 rooms, 3rd fl. Refrigerator, 1 ½ months security. References. $875/month. 201-815-6870. KEARNY 355 Kearny Ave. 1 BR, LV & Kitchen. $750/month. HT/HW Inc. 201-2834591 or 973-465-0166. KEARNY (2) 4 room apt. 2nd fl. $875/month + utilities + security. No Pets. Call 201-428-1299. KEARNY 5 rooms, Newly Renovated. Includes HT. No pets. $1,050/month. 1 ½ months security, Available now. 207-0952.

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 Belgrove Drive. 2nd floor. 2 bedrooms, LR, large EIK, full bath. Separate utilities. No pets. Close to public transportation + schools. $1200/month + 1 month security. Available February 1st. (201)916-3166 KEARNY MODERN 5 ROOMS (USED AS 2 OR 3 BEDROOMS) NEW PAINT, NO PETS, OFFSTREET PARKING, STORAGE. $1200/MONTH + UTILITIES, SECURITY DEPOSIT. 908-771-0762 KEARNY 2nd fl. Studio apt washer/dryer. 1 car parking. No pets. No smoking. $780/month + utilities. 1 ½ months security. Available 3/1. 201-997-6865 KEARNY 2 BR, LV, Kitchen, Bathroom. No pets. 1 1/2 month security. Available Now. Call 973-477-4797 KEARNY Studio $500/month. Utilities included. 551-5806450 Also roommate wanted Harrison $400/month Utilities Included. Plus Security. Available now. 201-456-2062 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 2 BR’s, LV, Kitchen, Bathroom. Central Air. No pets. 1 month security. Available March 1st. (201)991-3794 (908)994-0724 KEARNY 2nd fl, 3 BR’s. DR, Kitchen. Storage Room. Utilities separate. 1 month security. Avl. March 1st. 201-889-4843 or 201-889-4847. KEARNY Arlington section 3R, 1BR, $825/mo. H/HW + security. Also Similar Apt. in Garfield same price. No fee. (908)696-1866

KEARNY Arlington Section. LR, DR, 3 bedrooms. 1 month security. 1 month rent. No pets. $1325/month. Separate utilities. Available March 1st. (201) 991-6619 (201) 877-3999 KEARNY East Midland Ave. 2nd fl. 2BR Apt. LR, Big Kitchen, Bath, Central Air. Separate Utilities. No Smoking. Off Street Parking. $1250/month. 1 ½ months security. Available March 1st. Call 201-519-3778. Leave Message. Se habla español. KEARNY 3 ROOMS (ONE BEDROOM) ON THIRD FLOOR: 12 GRANT AVENUE. $815 PLUS UTILITIES. LAUNDRY ROOM. NO PETS. 973-493-7868. KEARNY 280 Wilson Avenue. 2 bedroom apartment. For more information please call (201) 246-0683

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KEARNY 4 rent By Owner 2 & 3 BR Apts. Newly Renovated. All Units Have W/D Hook up & Basement Storage. Most units have A/C. Rents Range from $950$1475 + Utilities. 1 ½ months security + Good Credit required. Close to NY Transportation. No pets. Call 201-9988226. Between the hrs. 6am-4pm. Monday-Friday for Appt.

KEARNY 2nd Fl. 2 BR’s. $1,100 + Utilities. 1 month security. Close to Transportation, Shopping center & Schools. No pets. Avl. March 1st. 201-991-0263.

KEARNY Studio apt. Nice & clean. Private entrance. W/W closets. Cable & internet included. Separate utilities. $800/month. Available March 1st. (201)9550897 after 5pm. KEARNY 357 Kearny Ave. 2 BR, LV & Kitchen. $1000/month. HT/HW Inc. 201-283-4591 or 973-465-0166. KEARNY 1st or 2nd floor apt. 2 bedrooms, LR, DR, Kitchen and bath. Separate Utilities. $1300 + 1 month security. W/D hook-up. Available Immediately. Call 201-207-8029. KEARNY 3 ROOMS (ONE BEDROOM) IN ARLINGTON SECTION. $915 INCLUDES HT/HW. NO PETS. 973-493-7868. KEARNY 12 Radley St. 1st fl. 2 BR, LV, kitchen, $1,000/month + 1 ½ months security. No pets. Shown by apt. only. Call 201-955-9546. KEARNY 2 BR, 2nd fl. 2 family house. $1250/month separate utilities. Laundry Facilities. 1 month security. No pets or smoking. Avl. March 1st. 201-955-2463.

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Barbara Gerbasio RE & Management Co. 201-998-8415

KEARNY • 726 Elm ST. 1 bed rm 1st fl. H/HW supplies, Hardwood Fls. Laundry in basement close to shopping & Transport. Superintendent Raz 201-889-4047. • 748 Devon St. (1st fl.) 1 bed rm. Hardwood fls. H/HW supplied $925.00 Superintendent David 908-406-2083

Belleville BELLEVILLE 2nd fl. 2 BR’s, Belleville Nutley border. W/D Hook up. HT/HW included $1300/month.Avl. Jan. 1st 862-201-6166. BELLEVILLE 2 BR Apt .2nd fl. $1250/month + Utilities. No pets. 1 ½ Months Security. Avl. March 1st. 973-751-1321. BELLEVILLE 5 large rooms, 2 bedrooms, LR, DR, large EIK. All remodeled. Close to transportation. $1075/month. Separate utilities. 1 month security. Available Now. (973) 951-6315 BELLEVILLE 5 rooms, 2BR’s, LR/DR Kitchen, Newly Renovated. Close to transportation. $1250/month. 1 ½ month security. Utilities not included. Avl. Immediately. 973-985-8188. BELLEVILLE 6 large rooms, 3 bedrooms, DR, large EIK & LR. All remodeled. Close to transportation. $1100/month. Separate utilities. 1 month security. Available March 1st. (973) 951-6315

ApArtments for rent Harrison HARRISON 3 Br’s, With Basement, Parking, & Backyard. 1 ½ month security. No pets. Available Now. 973-477-4797 HARRISON Newly renovated. 3rd Fl. 4 rooms. Good Location, Close to path. Coin Operated Laundry. Refrigerator & Stove. Included. $1000/mon. 1 month security. 973-484-6155 HARRISON Studio. Near PATH. Quiet area. Available February 1st. No pets allowed. Please call (973)902-9986 after 5pm HARRISON 5 rooms. Close to PATH. $1250/month. 1-1/2 months security. Separate utilities. Available February 1st. (973)484-5852 after 3:30pm HARRISON Clean 1 BR studio. Just painted, ready to move in 2nd fl. Walk to path or schools to Newark. $875/month HT/HW included. Required 1 ½ month’s security plus 1 month rent. Please call Mr. Rodrigo for showing at 973-445-1098. Avl. Immediately. HARRISON 2 bedrooms, 2nd floor, hardwood floors, central heat. Walking distance to PATH. Near schools & transportation. Avail now. (973)714-2368

BELLEVILLE 1 BR apt. 3rd fl. Parking for 2 cars, Utilities not included. 1 month security. $890/month. No pets. No smoking. Avl now. 973-986-8085.

HARRISON 2 BR apt. EIK/LV & Balcony. 3rd Fl. $1200/month. Available Now. Mulock Pl. Call Leave Message 908-838-7034.

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HARRISON 41 Cleveland Ave. Lovely 2 bedrooms, 2 bath apt in newer 2 family home. Washer/dryer hook-up. Central air. Tenant pays utilities. No smoking. No pets. Must have good credit. (954)448-3339

HARRISON 1 bedroom apt. 210 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. Central HT/AC. 1 month security. $800/month. Available March 1st. 201-341-9765.

LYNDHURST 1 bedroom apt. HT/HW supplied. Near NYC transportation. $1050/month. 1 month security. Available March 1st. (201)939-6081

HARRISON Modern 1 BR, 2nd Fl. Private Entrance. Clean, Quiet & comfortable. Refrigerator. No pets. $750/month + utilites. Security & lease. 862-223-9974.

LYNDHURST 2nd fl. 1 BR apt. Private House. H/W floors, $1000/mo + 1 month security. HT/HW included. Small pet ok. 201-575-5270.

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LYNDHURST 2 BR, LV, Kitchen, Bathroom. Available March 1st. 201-804-6258 or 201-279-9306.

NEWARK 1 BR $865 & 2 BR $1,100 Vailsburg, Near Seton Hall. HT/HW included. Safe/Secure. Brick Historic Bldg. Extra Large BR’s. Newly Renovated. Kitchen, Bath, H/W Floors, Refrigerator, Ceiling Fans. 1 month security. Section 8 ok. No fees. No pets. 973-216-9470

HARRISON 3rd floor, 2 BRs, LR, kitchen, bathroom, small porch. Refrigerator, A/C. $1100/mo. Separate utilities. (973)673-1111 HARRISON Large 3rd fl. Apt. 1 BR, Kitchen, DR/LV, walk in closet. No pets. No smoking. $1,100/ month. 1 1/2 month security. Avl. March 1st. 862-371-9418. HARRISON 3rd fl., 3 rooms, 1 BR, Newly Renovated, $850/mo + utilities. 1 mo. security. No pets. Available Now. 973-583-7670.

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LYNDHURST 4 large rooms, off street parking 1 car. W/D in basement. 1 month security $1350/month + utilities. No pets. Avl. Now. 973-865-3966.

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ADVERTISING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE We have an opening for an aggressive energetic self-starter to sell newspaper advertising. Duties include servicing existing account, calling inactive accounts, and generating new business while making friends.

Family owned and operated 126 years. Team oriented environment. You have the ambition and we will train. High Commission Must have transportation. Fax resume to: 201-991-8941 or E-mail: jobs@theobserver.com

BloomfielD BLOOMFIELD 1 bedroom, LR, Kitchen, HT/HW included, 3rd fl. No pets. 1 month security. Available March 1st. 973-8684991 973-879-2124. Se habla espanol.

n. arlington N.ARLINGTON 2-1/2 Rooms. 1st floor. Parking space. $900/month Heat included. O’Hara Agency (201)997-6300

N.ARLINGTON 3rd fl. 4 rooms. $1100/month + utilities. 1 month security. W/D Hookup. Refrigerator included. H/W Floors. No pets. 1 block form NY/NJ transportation. Avl. Feb. 15th or March 1st. 201-618-0316

N.ARLINGTON LOVELY 4 ½ ROOM APT. H/W FLOORS, EASY ACCESS TO SCHOOLS AND PUBLIC TRANSIT. NO PETS. $1250/MONTH + UTILITES. 908-310-9068. N.ARLINGTON 1 & 2 Bedroom Apts. HT/HW included. Parking space. No pets. 201-342-2206. N.ARLINGTON 2 bedroom apt., Central AC/HT, hardwood floors. Close to bus stop and schools. $1400/month. Separate utilities. 1-1/2 months security. (973)699-6658 (973)202-6662 N.ARLINGTON 5 rooms, 1st fl. Deck, Yard HT/HW, Electricity, refrigerator & dishwasher included. W/D hookup. H/W floor. 1 block from NY/NJ transportation & ridge rd. $1650/mo, 1 mo security. No pets. Avl. 3/1/14. (201)618-0316

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N.ARLINGTON 2 BR, W/D, NP. NS. Off street parking. Utilities included. Call After 5pm 973-420-4633.

KEARNY Furnished sleeping room for single person. Smoke-free, Drugfree. Close to transportation. 304 chestnut street. Security required. 201-207-8029.

N.ARLINGTON Studio apt., $695/month, HT/HW, new stove, refrigerator, w/w closets, refinished wood floors, 1 wall A/C. No pets. 1 month security. (201)991-6056

HARRISON Private entrance. Available now. Near transportation. No smoking. No pets. $450/month. 1 month security. Male preferred. (650)645-0307

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room for rent BELLEVILLE Nice area. Room for rent. $400. 1 month security. Call after 4:00pm (973)336-5335 (862)215-9440 HARRISON Room to share. University students preferred. Needed to share apt. 105 Frank E Rogers Blvd. South. Please call 201-657-3691. Kearny Furnished sleeping room for single person. Smokefree, Drug-free. Close to transportation. 304 chestnut street. Security required. 201-207-8029. KEARNYfurnished room, w/mini refrigerator, microwave. All utilities included. Great Location. $500/month 201-697-0541. HARRISON 1 room for rent. Private entrance. One person preferred. $550/month everything included. (973)525-3860

employment Drivers CDL A/B Call today start tomorrow. Great Pay & Benefits. 201-991-1586 Now Hiring! Property inspectors FT/PT in your area. Full, free training provided. msangelabove@ comcast.net (732)766-4425 ask for Mel

Bartenders and Waitresses Wanted. Bilingual a must English & Spanish. Call after 11am. Ask for Luis (973)418-1605. Ironbound area.

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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

DRIVER for Dump Truck with a CDL class A or B license with 3 years minimum experience and excellent references required. Call 973-986-6456

Dental Assistant and receptionist with experience part time. Please call 201-246-1400. Insulation Installers needed. Exp. Preferred. Call 609-276-6013 for more info. Looking for Dental Assistant/ Front Office Receptionist at least 6 months experience, X-ray license a Plus. Must speak Spanish or Portuguese. Please fax resume to 973-465-7878.

Clerical Part Time/ Full Time Chemical Company in South Kearny seeks Part Time office help with possibility of Full Time. Computer experience necessary. Fax Resume to 973-589-8444 or E-mail to Pete@Metro-Chem.com

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EMERALD ELECTRIC 25 Years Experience • All types of electrical wiring 24 hour emergency service Free Estimate Lic # 11909

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Now hiring servers and busboy. Must have experience. Must speak English and Spanish. Call 551-5802244 or 908-242-8882 Positions available immediately.

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JAG PAVING CORP. Commercial & Residential Driveways Parking Lots • Belgian Blocks • Sidwalks • Steps • Pavers • Retaining Walls • All asphalt work

Lic by NJ, Member of BBB • Fully Insured • Free Estimates www.jagpaving.com LORENA (201)991-4165

Cell: (201)401-4525 Kearny Fax:(201)997-5783

Drivers: CDL-A Teams Wanted. Dedicated, No-Touch Freight. Home Weekends. Average $1000/wk. Benefits and Incentives w/Sign On Bonus! Lawrence Transportation: 800-328-7224 Full time medical receptionist wanted for a busy medical practice in Nutley and Newark. Bilingual and medical experience required. Competitive salary and excellent benefits. Apply via email, send resume to: ana.entofnj@ gmail.com

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employment SHIPPING/RECEIVING: RELIABLE, RESPONSIBLE PERSON NEEDED FOR DYNAMICALLY GROWING MANUFACTURER IN BUSY SHIPPING AND RECEIVING AREA. MUST BE ABLE TO OPERATE A FORKLIFT. Excellent benefits, paid vacation and holidays, and 401K with company match. Qualified individuals should apply at 147 N. Michigan Ave., Kenilworth, NJ.

F/T Director wanted for Lyndhurst preschool. Education & management experience required. Understand all NJ childcare licensing & regulations. Competitive salary. Email resume: lyndhurstdirector@ gmail.com

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Clerical Trucking Company in Newark, NJ needs help in dispatch. Experience helpful, computer knowledge necessary. Hours 730am to 5pm. 3 days per week to start, salary open. Send all inquiries with salary requirements to: CLERICAL POSITION PO BOX 5127, NEWARK, NJ 07105

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Drivers Liquid Bulk Trucking Co. needs tanker tractor trailer drivers. Full and Part time- CDL, Hazmat, Twic and Medical cards REQUIRED. Tanker experience-minimum of 3 yrs.Tractor Trailer experience NECESSARY. Call 973-491-0122 Mon-Fri. 9am to 4pm.

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SELLING? WE ARE BUYING!! Immediate Cash Paid For All Kinds of Goods & Products WE BUY SAME DAY Entire Inventories, Liquidations Store Closings/Close-Outs Overstocks/Short Dates/Food Clothing/Toys/General Merchandise & Seconds Offers Made on Everything Ex-Im Global Partners Call Now for Immed. Appt.: 862-266-2845

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Roofing + Siding Specialist. Windows, Doors, Decks, Kitchen/ Baths. Complete Home Renovation. Quality workmanship. All work guaranteed. Free Estimate. Fully insured

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eleCtriCal 25 years experience Twin Electric Quality Work. Good affordable prices. Senior discounts. Fully Insured. Bonded. Lic. 16158 (973) 715-4150 (201) 562-5985

HanDyman “Chris The Handyman” For your home repairs and Outdoor Power Equipment Services (201) 694-0258 DO IT ALL Interior/Exterior new & repairs. All types of carpentry. Reasonable rates, quality work, reliable, experienced. 13VH06620900 (201)991-1262 “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.

lanDsCaping LADYBUG Landscapes Inc.

• Design • Construct • Maintain • Paving • Snow Removal Demolition-Commercial (201)804-0587 (201)655-1938

LANDSCAPING LLC SNOW REMOVAL Lawn maintenance Top Soil • Mulch Free Estimates (201)438-3991

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Yards, Garages, Basements, Attics, Real Estate, Rubbish Removal/Demolition Lic.13VH04443200

CLASSIFIEDS WanteD to Buy Estates Bought & Sold Fine Furniture Antiques, Accessories, Gold & Silver.

Cash Paid (201)920-8875 masonry Forever Green -Custom Masonry -Snow Removal -Patios & Walks 201-962-0032 www.Forever GreenNJ.org

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

cLeAning services Annie’s Cleaning Service Homes, offices. Move in-out cleaning. Gift Certificates Avail. Excellent references 973-667-6739 862-210-0681

Couple from Poland will clean houses, apartment, offices. References. (201)997-4932 leave message

Home improvement Ranne Tile & Home Improvement Ceramic Tile Repairs • Walls & Floors • Big & Small • Regrouting • Caulking • Repair soap dishes • Tile Floors. Free Est. Fully Ins. (201)355-8489

Handyman Star All inside or outside repairs. Windows, painting, sheetrock, carpentry, masonry, and decks. No job too big or small. Free estimates. Tom (201)4245042

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Complete Home Improvements •Kitchens •Bathrooms •Decks •Replacement windows •Siding •Additions Lic.#13VH03156600 FREE Estimates Fully Insured!

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Roofing, Siding, Windows/Doors, Decks, Painting, Tiles & Masonry, Sheet Rock. All types of Carpentry. Lic. #13VH02536200 Free Estimates 20% Senior Citizen Discounts

(201) 893-0656 ConstruCtion Martinez Chimney • Chimney Liner • Leaks • Cleanings • Building & Repairing • Down Draft Correction • Total Chimney Restoration Fully Ins. and License #13VH06939900

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Angel Martinez Construccion LLC Chimney Specialist • Relining • Chimney Caps • Roof 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 Dennie’s Painting & Roofing Slate Roofs repaired. 1(800)479-3262

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

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Painting, Decorating interior, exterior, Paper Hanging, ceiling. Full Installation, General Repairs. Over 14 years experience. FREE ESTIMATE

(201)939-8781 ALEXANDER PAINTING, DECORATING Sheet rock/drywall. Skim coat, tape & spackle Water damage. Wallpaper remove. 15+years of experience. Free Estimates.

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Plumbing & Heating Kitchen and bath remodeling. Carpentry. Fully Ins. Free Est. Lic# 165 (201)637-1775 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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mercHAndise for sALe Merchandise for sale office furniture for sale 8 desks, filing cabinets & chairs. 973-900-0350.

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Natural ways to stay healthy this season (StatePoint) While you’re probably already accustomed with conventional ways of looking and feeling your best, this winter, consider more natural approaches to health and wellness. Here are several good-foryou and good-for-the-planet steps you can take to help stay strong and healthy this winter: Herbal Remedies Feeling under the weather? Before turning to your medicine cabinet, take a look at your kitchen cabinet. Herbs are not just a low-calorie flavor booster of meals, they’re said to also contain healing properties. Many herbs have been used for centuries as remedies for common ailments. For example, according to the National Institutes of Health, sage may help ease your headache, hoarseness or cough, and is an effective remedy for a sore throat. Try infusing tea with sage, or using it to add flavor to your sauté or roast at dinner. Running a fever? Rosemary has been used to treat fever and headache. So the next time you hit the grocery store, fill your cart with organic herbs that heal.

When choosing your next tube of toothpaste, consider a natural oral care option free of artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners and preservatives. For example, Tom’s of Maine, a natural products company focused on oral and personal care, offers information about the purpose and source of every ingredient they use. This winter, try their seasonallyinspired Cinnamon Clove Whole Care natural toothpaste, made from real cinnamon leaves and bark. Depending on your needs, Tom’s of Maine offers personal care products that are vegan and gluten free as well as kosher and halalcertified To learn more about their sustainable practices and cruelty-free line of products, visit www. TomsOfMaine.com.

Boost Immunity Help stay cold and flufree this winter with some natural lifestyle tweaks. Proper hydration and nutrition are important for good health and your skin. In addition to drinking plenty of alcohol-free liquids, look for soaps and skin care products that have natural olive oil as a primary ingredient. Natural oils help lock in moisture. Also, take steps Check the Label to reduce stress from your Where natural ingredients life -- which studies have are concerned, the focus shown can take a mighty is often on our plates. It’s toll on your body’s ability to easy to forget the range of fight infection, according to items we put into our body the American Psychological daily. Given how often we Association. When you’re use them, it’s worth a closer feeling tense, try products look at their ingredients. infused with lavender or Toothpaste, for instance, chamomile, both of which is something that goes in can help relieve stress, or your mouth twice a day. use the opportunity to fiHave you ever wondered nally try that yoga class. what was on the label, If you’re interested in where the ingredients achieving the best health are sourced or their purpossible this season, makpose? Ingredients coning positive lifestyle tweaks tained in some conventional and exploring natural health toothpaste are unnecessary alternatives are two great or offer no health benefit. places to start.

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Villas exhibits at Oakeside Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center, 240 Belleville Ave., Bloomfield, is sponsoring an art exhibit, “My Life in Watercolors,” by Harrington Park resident Marie Villas for the month of February. Villas took early retirement from her job as executive secretary to pursue her passion for art. She studied at The Art School at Old Church in Demarest, took private lessons and then worked with the “Park Painters,” a group of women artists and teachers in Harrington Park. Villas has

been painting for more than two decades. Oakeside will host a reception on Saturday, Feb. 22, at 1 p.m., where visitors can view the paintings, meet the artist and enjoy a performance by soprano Janet Villas. Admission is free and light refreshments will be served. The exhibition will run through Feb. 28 during Oakeside’s normal office hours – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information, call the Oakeside office at 973429-0960.

Help Juniper find a home Juniper (ID#6925), a domestic short hair, male cat, waits for his forever home at the Bergen County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center,100 United Lane, Teterboro. Juniper is about twoyears-old and came in as a stray. He seems pretty laid-back for a young cat. For any inquiry, use the Pet ID number. The shelter currently has many cats. Find the kitty you want for your family. For more information,

call 201-229-4600. Many other adoptable animals can be seen at the shelter’s website http:// www.petfinder.com/ shelters/NJ29.html. Also, see the website for updated hours of operation. Many local towns have a Patch website where the shelter animals are featured. The shelter also has a page on Facebook. Please visit and “like” the Bergen County Animal Shelter. Juniper

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ACROSS 1. *”Nebraska” leading man 6. *Phelomena’s quest 9. Immanuel ____ of “Critique of Pure Reason” 13. B on Mendeleev’s table 14. WSW opposite 15. “None the _____” 16. Lawyers’ loads 17. Hula welcome 18. Right-hand page 19. Kind of tire 21. *Bullock’s force of attraction 23. Canny 24. *Enterprise of “Star Trek Into Darkness” 25. 20s dispenser 28. Apiece 30. Part of India 35. “Wanted!” state 37. LeBron’s goal 39. Deen or Abdul 40. Against 41. Slow sipper’s equipment 43. Smiley face 44. Heat-conducting solid 46. ____-a-Sketch 47. Makes a great puppet 48. *______ Adler’s students won many Oscars 50. Folio page 52. Between do and mi, pl. 53. *Oscar of sports world? 55. “Before” prefix 57. Punk hairdo, pl. 61. Chemical cousin 64. Accord 65. Credit card acr. 67. Some sorority girls 69. Popular synthetic fabric 70. *2013 “wolf” portrayer 71. Bert’s sidekick 72. ____sack 73. Adult male 74. African antelope DOWN 1. British broadcaster 2. Women’s lib cry? 3. Celestial bear 4. Campus girls 5. Store as fodder 6. Auction off 7. The loneliest number?

8. Sound like Secretariat 9. Capital on the Dnieper 10. Fungal spore sacs 11. Post-deductions amount 12. Site of Trojan War 15. Get through 20. Nursemaid in India, pl. 22. Mourner’s wish 24. Soon enough 25. *Nominated “Hustler” 26. Article of faith 27. Opposite of glossy 29. Pigeon’s home 31. Old scolds 32. One of “12 Angry Men,” e.g. 33. Rabbit hole wonderer 34. *”Saving Mr. _____” 36. Obsolescent phone feature 38. Tempo

42. Wallops 45. *Folk singer “______ Davis” 49. Pose a question 51. *Nominated animated feature 54. Church song 56. Manicurist’s board 57. *Previous Supporting Actor nominees Wahlberg or Ruffalo 58. Arab League member 59. “Hey!” 60. Above 61. *”____ Man 3,” nominated for Visual Effects 62. European erupter 63. Commuter line 66. Princess tormentor 68. Yellow ___

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