March 5, 2014 Edition of The Observer by The Observer Newspaper

March 5, 2014 • www.theobserver.com • Vol CXXVI, No. 41

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Meadows redevelopment ratables at risk

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – James Fife, who taught history to a lot of Harrison High School students over the years, is now in the official Harrison history books. Fife, who will mark his 73rd birthday on April 15, became the municipality’s interim mayor by a unanimous vote of the Town Council at a special meeting held last Monday night. Fife takes over for former longtime Mayor Raymond McDonough who died Feb. 12 after collapsing at his Town Hall office. McDonough, 65, was starting his 20th year as the town’s chief executive. Fife, who will serve out the balance of McDonough’s term which ends Dec. 31, told The Observer last week he plans to run in the Democratic Primary in June as the head of a ticket whose members were all aligned with McDonough. As was required by state election law, Councilman James Doran, who chairs the county Democratic Committee of Harrison, presented the council with the names of three nominees for the open mayoral seat: Harrison Board of Education member Maria Vila, Harrison Fire Director Harold Stahl and Fife. The council voted 8-0 to see NEW MAYOR page

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proposal by NJ Transit to build a backup power system in South Kearny to run its trains in cases of emergencies like another Superstorm Sandy threatens to derail a redevelopment plan that could generate big tax ratables for Kearny and Hudson County, officials said. The plan by NJ Transit reportedly focuses on a large Kearny meadows tract that includes all or part of the Koppers (Seaboard) Coke Peninsula Redevelopment Area which the Hudson County Improvement Authority has been actively seeking to market on behalf of itself, the Town of Kearny and Tierra Solutions, the other landowner involved. Observer file photo

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Schuyler Ave. fire victim dies By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY– A man who was severely burned in a Feb. 12 house fire at 131 Schuyler Ave. succumbed to his injuries last week at St. Barnabas Medical Center, authorities reported. The victim, Manuel Lam-

pon, 66, died the evening of Feb. 25 in the Burn Unit of the Livingston hospital, where he had been in critical condition after being admitted with third-degree burns. Other than his name and age, no details about Lampon were available at press time. “It is our understanding that the family had to travel from

Spain,” Kearny Fire Chief Steve Dyl said. Lampon had been trapped in the bedroom of his basement apartment after the fire broke out about 3:30 p.m. on the 12th. Kearny firefighters had been told by another tenant of the building that someone was in the basement unit, but the victim’s exact

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even persons were displaced last week when a three-alarm fire left their Dukes St. home uninhabitable, authorities reported. As of press time, the exact cause of the blaze was still under investigation. Kearny Fire Chief Steve Dyl said the first alarm was called in at 5:37 p.m., Monday, Feb. 24, at a two-family, 2.5-story home at 58 Dukes St. In addition to the firstand second-floor apartments, Dyl said, there was another apartment in the basement. The blaze is believed to have started in a first-floor bedroom. A woman resident of that apartment suffered smoke inhalation, was transported to Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, was treated and released. The woman and the other six occupants of the home managed to escape without assistance, Dyl said, and were relocated with family members and friends. There was severe damage to the entire wood-frame structure, but firefighters managed to contain the flames before they could engulf the house next door at 60 Dukes St. That second home, separated from the other only by a narrow alleyway, had some damage

to the siding and roof, but this was said to be minor. “The guys did a tremendous job of keeping the fire to one building,” Dyl said. This, despite hazardous icing conditions on the sidewalk and street. All Kearny FD units responded to the scene along with the Harrison, Jersey City, North Arlington, East Newark and Belleville Fire Departments. North Hudson covered the town. One Jersey City fireman reportedly suffered minor injuries when he fell down the stairs. He was treated at Jersey City Medical Center. The fire was declared under control at 6:39 p.m., but KFD members remained at the scene for more than 20 hours as they attempted to determine the cause. The Division of Fire Safety is pursuing that investigation. Although the human residents escaped the blaze, a cat and a dog did perish. However, thanks to the efforts of Kearny Firefighter Jed Schappert, another pet dog was saved. Schappert found the canine, unresponsive and lying on its back, on a stairway to the top floor. He removed it from the smoke-filled home, placed it on the bumper of Engine 1, covered its snout with his oxygen mask and revived the pup.

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10-month multi-agency investigation culminated Thursday in the arrests of 23 New Jersey men in connection with an international carjacking ring, one of whose alleged leaders is a Belleville resident, authorities reported. At a press conference, state Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman noted that the complex criminal enterprise specialized in the theft of luxury vehicles, primarily SUVs, that were then shipped to West Africa, where they could be sold at prices above their U.S. new market value. Of those arrested in “Operation Jacked,” seven were labeled as the ringleaders, including 41-yearold James Hemphill of Belleville. The other six alleged leaders are from Newark, Irvington and Roselle. The rest of the suspects hail from Montclair, Bloomfield, East Orange, Irvington, Union, Newark, Rahway and Tuckerton. The thieves and traffickers reportedly were operating for

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more than a year in multiple counties in New Jersey, targeting high-end vehicles: Land Rover, Mercedes Benz, BMW, Honda, Porsche, Jaguar and Aston Martin. Approximately 160 of the stolen cars, worth more than $8 million, were recovered by law enforcement in last week’s takedown. Of the total, 140 were found at ports in New York and New Jersey, including Port Newark. Before being transported to the docks, the vehicles were loaded into shipping containers bearing false bills of lading that misrepresented the containers’ contents, authorities said. A statement by Hoffman’s office noted that “theft crews” used various methods, including carjacking, to steal the vehicles, but always with the goal of obtaining the keys or key fobs, which were

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dealerships and at parking garages, where thieves would hold up valets to get keys and vehicles or grab keys from valet boxes. Ring members also would search neighborhoods for unlocked high-end cars with the key fob in the glove box. In other cases, they would obtain cars through fraud, using bad checks to buy the vehicles. Photo courtesy NJ Attorney General After vehicles were stolen, James Hemphill authorities said, the theft crew typically would store or critical to the resale value. “cool off” the cars at various According to the statement, locations -- including hospital the carjackers would often parking garages, long-term bump the victim’s vehicle from parking garages, residential behind. When the targeted backyards, warehouses and driver stopped, the carjackers private garages -- to make sure would take the key by force or they were not equipped with threat or, if the key were still tracking devices. inside, simply jump into the vehicle and drive off. Thefts also occurred at carwashes, airports, car

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While some of the vehicles were sold domestically, including in New Jersey, most were shipped overseas, Hoffman’s office said. The 23 suspects arrested Thursday face charges including racketeering, carjacking and money laundering. Six other alleged ring members were being sought as fugitives. Operation Jacked was led by the N.J. Division of Criminal Justice and the N.J. State Police, assisted by Port Authority Police, ICE Homeland Security Investigations and 12 other agencies, including the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office and the Hudson County Sheriff’s Office. – Karen Zautyk

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New hires just a drop in the bucket By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent

maintain a survival level of fire protection for its residents and businesses. The three new men puts KEARNY – the total of able-bodied fire hree more firefightpersonnel, from the rawest ers will be added to recruit up through the chief, the rolls of the Kearny at 87 – far below the 102 that Fire Department later this the department’s Table of year – assuming they make it Organization calls for. through their training. On Feb. 25, the Kearny But it still won’t be enough Town Council authorized to make a real difference the hiring of James Burgos, to allow the town’s Bravest Kenneth Immersi and Mark to reach optimum strength, Isabella as firefighters, efconceded Mayor Alberto fective March 3, at a starting Santos and Fire Chief Steve rate of pay for fire trainees at Dyl. And Santos said that unless $33,000 a year. Chief Dyl said that the Kearny hits the federal lottown had authorized hiring tery, so to speak, by getting up to four firefighters last its application for SAFER year but fiscal restraints lim(Staffing for Adequate Fire ited the department to put& Emergency Response) ting only one – Sean Brady grant money to hire 15 more – on its roster. The “balance firefighters approved, the town doesn’t have the money due” is now being satisfied to hire more personnel for at with the additional three men, he said. least the balance of 2014. Brady recently passed his Meanwhile, Santos said the mandated Fire Academy town is doing what it can to

training and he’ll be considered a full-fledged firefighter as soon as he completes EMT training at Kearny Fire Headquarters, Dyl said. Burgos, Immersi and Isabella are in the process of two weeks in-house orientation and they are scheduled to begin four months of training at the Essex County Fire Academy on March 17, Dyl said. If all goes well, they should be ready to hit the streets by July, he said. “We’re still waiting to hear about our SAFER application,” Dyl said. “We need that money desperately. In the meantime, the new guys are a nice shot in the arm and we’re glad we’re going in the right direction.” Santos said he’s spoken with Rep. Bill Pascrell, who represents the Ninth Congressional District, which includes Kearny, to ask him to track the town’s SAFER

application. The absence of clearly defined grant award cycles complicates the process of calculating how the town may fare in the federal application review protocol, Santos said. Personnel levels in the Fire Department could be impacted soon, Dyl said, if veterans in the ranks start putting in pension applications. As of October 2014, according to departmental records, 19 employees will be eligible for retirement; another 10 could put in their papers in 2015 and eight more could follow in 2016, Dyl said. Cumulatively, that’s more than 40% of the department. According to Dyl, the town last bolstered the ranks when it hired three firefighters in 2010. After one of them quit, he was replaced by another hiree in 2011, Dyl said. Asked for background on the latest round of hiring,

Dyl offered some details: Burgos, 28, a Newark resident, has worked for Bank of New York since 2007, mostly recently as a section manager. After graduating from Queen of Peace High School, North Arlington, Burgos enrolled at Caldwell College where he earned an undergraduate degree in business. Immersi, 31, grew up in Bloomfield where he graduated from Bloomfield High School. After apprenticing under the District Council of Ironworkers, he began working for Ironworkers Local 11 of Bloomfield in 2002. He’s currently living in Newark. Isabella, 22, of Kearny, is a Kearny High School alumnus whose mother, Florence, is a Kearny school crossing guard. A U.S. Marine Reservist, Isabella has worked for Sanzari Construction of Hackensack since 2011. He has taken courses at Kean University.

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KPD: DWI nets robbery suspect previously been arrested for similar crimes in New York and an armed robbery in Phoenix, Dowie said. Police launched a search for Froilan, who turned up hours later in cuffs in Montclair on a DWI charge. Froilan was charged with the Kearny crime and was lodged in the Essex County Jail. Other recent reports on the KPD blotter included the following: Feb. 20 At 9 p.m., Vice detectives had under surveillance two males who appeared to be sharing a marijuana cigar in the area of Johnston and Kearny Aves. After confirming their suspicions, police said, the officers arrested Kearny residents Efrain Ortiz, 39, and 19-year-old Diosdaldo Reyes, identified as Ortiz’ son. Both were charge with possession and use of a CDS and possession of drug paraphernalia. Feb. 23 Officer Chris Medina responded to a 2 a.m. report of an individual who appeared to be defacing a car in the area of Schuyler and Arlington Aves. Officer Michael Santucci interviewed the witness, who provided a description of the suspect, and Medina found a man

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fitting that description on Ivy St. Police said 55-year-old Carlos Sequeira of Kearny, who apparently harbored some resentment against its owner, admitted to damaging the vehicle, a 2013 Mazda that had been “keyed.” Sequeira was charged with criminal mischief. Feb. 25 At 4 p.m., Office Jay Ward arrested Natalie Rogers, 42, of Kearny near ShopRite on warrants from Kearny and Newark. Police said the Kearny warrant stemmed from a 2012 theft of “a substantial amount” of tools from a local business. Her new bail was set at $2,500. The Vice Unit took into custody Samuel Cantarinhas, 26, of Kearny at Kearny Ave. and Liberty St. at 9 p.m. after observing him examining what appeared to be marijuana and confirming their suspicions, police said. He was charged with possession of pot and paraphernalia. Dets. Scott Traynor and Ray Lopez went to a Maple St. residence at 11:30 p.m. to arrest Vanessa Pagan, 32, of Kearny on an outstanding warrant related to a June 2013 burglary. While at the apartment, the detectives

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A Kearny man sought as the suspect in two strong-arm robberies last week -- one in Kearny, one in Harrison -did law enforcement a favor by cutting short their hunt for him. That same day, he ended up in custody, getting himself arrested for drunk driving in Montclair, police reported. KPD Chief John Dowie said the first robbery occurred at 6:30 a.m., Feb. 23, at a gas station at Kearny and Linden Aves. A man driving a white SUV with Pennsylvania plates engaged the station attendant in conversation and then requested change. When the attendant produced a roll of bills, the customer allegedly attempted to grab it, and a tug-of-war ensued. The robber managed to get a portion of it, less than $100, and drove off, heading south on Kearny Ave., Dowie said. Officer Adriano Marques, Sgt. Michael Cardella and Det. John Plaugic responded to the scene, and Plaugic learned that, a short time after the Kearny crime, a Harrison service station was robbed -- reportedly by a man driving a white SUV with Pennsylvania plates. After further investigation, Det. Michael Gonzalez developed as a suspect 44-year-old Kearny resident Anthony Froilan, who had

reportedly observed, in plain view, two vials of suspected cocaine and a glassine fold of suspected heroin, labeled Top Gun.” Pagan was arrested on the warrant and drug-possession charges and was remanded to the Hudson County Jail. Feb. 27 Vice detectives were on patrol on the 500 block of Belgrove Drive at 4:45 p.m. when they reportedly observed 36-year-old Ricardo Santos of Newark, described as a “known drug offender,” enter onto the porch of a private home and peer in the window. Santos then helped himself to a package on the porch, walked around the corner to Oakwood Ave., opened the box and began to

remove the contents, police said. The detectives approached him and determined that the name on the package was not Santos’, and a search pursuant to arrest found him to be in possession of a hypodermic needle and a bag of suspected marijuana, police said. Santos was charged with theft, criminal trespass, peering into a dwelling (we are assured that is a specific wording of the offense) and possession of the needle, pot and paraphernalia. Police said he was also wanted on a Newark warrant. The Belgrove Drive homeowner was contacted and confirmed the package was hers. It contained costume jewelry. –Karen Zautyk

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s I write this, the snow has begun to gently fall, once again blanketing streets and lawns and turning our world into a magical wonderland. I know what you’re thinking: “She’s now going to turn that observation into some snarky remark about the weather.” Wrong! I mean every word of it. I have loved this winter, and every storm the season has brought. This is what winter should be, and what it hasn’t been in many years. Snowfall after snowfall after snowfall. I have lost count. Unlike what appears to be 99% of the population, I am not sick of the weather. I’m sick of the interminable weather reports. Yes, people want to know what the forecast is, but must the weather be the lead “news” story every night? It is becoming farcical. Last week, when things were going to warm up a bit, the following actually happened on one of the local TV stations: As the 6 p.m. news broadcast began, the hosts

offered a couple of video clips and teasers about the upcoming stories. A vicious mugger preying on women in Queens. An update on Ukraine. But first, this Weather ALERT! Which turned out to be, “We’ve had rain all day, but the weather is improving.” I am not making that up. It is a quote. That stupidity was trumped Friday night on another station, which had one of its newshounds doing people-onthe-street interviews about (of course) the weather. Created by Sabrina Walker Since even TV has The ofﬁcial Observer snowman concluded we are all fed up End of report. with “breaking news” stories I am not making that up about shoppers seeking rock either. salt and shovels, the reporter It would be funny if it decided to focus on more wasn’t so feeble. I can grasp crucial matters. the need for weather news, Approaching a woman about to enter a supermarket, but we have become obsessed by it. News12 New Jersey he asked, “What do you buy has “Weather on the Ones,” when you’re shopping before meaning weather reports a storm?” every 11 minutes. Year-round. She answered, with long pauses, “Uh, meat .... chicken Every season. Even when all is sunshine and roses. Do we .... rice.” think the weather changes “Things you eat?” he said. every 11 minutes? “Yes.”

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I long for the snows of yesteryear, which crept up on us unheralded. Or just about. Unless there was a hurricane or actual (not social-media rumored) blizzard pending, the weather report was at the tail end of the nightly news. Where it belongs. Have we had one real blizzard this winter? I can’t recall. Every dusting is treated with the same media overkill. I long for the mornings of my childhood, when I awoke to the jingly sounds of tire chains on the street below. That’s how I knew it had snowed overnight. And if the storm had been bad enough, school would be closed. But we didn’t sit inside texting each other all day. We went out. And built snowmen. And snow forts. And had snowball fights. Or maybe just plodded through the hip-high drifts pretending we were trying to reach the South Pole. (Google “South Pole,” children, if you are confused. You might also Google “tire chains” while you’re at it.) On that warm day last week,

yet another reporter was out on the sunny streets of a suburban town, interviewing passers-by -- about the weather, of course. A mother with two young sons expressed her delight at finally being able to allow them out of the house to play. What? When we were young, you couldn’t get us into the house after a snowfall. We’d succumb only when our mittens were so wet, or frozen, we had to change them. But sometimes even that didn’t deter us. In Down Neck Newark, St. Aloysius Church vestibule, which was always open, had lovely steamy radiators with metal covers, upon which we could dry those mittens, or at least melt the ice that coated them. We could warm up at the same time. But we never stayed long. There was too much adventure waiting in the snowy streets. In a world that had become a magical wonderland. –Karen Zautyk

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KOPPERS from On Jan. 13, the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority voted to endorse NJ Transit’s application to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration to finance a “microgrid electrical power system as an additional component of Superstorm Sandy Recovery and Resiliency Program.” The rail agency would look to tap a portion of a $3 billion allocation funded on a competitive basis under the Public Transportation Emergency Relief Program and Disaster Relief Appropriations Act of 2013 for the mid-Atlantic and East Coast regions. The resolution passed by the NJTPA board says the rail agency proposes to “partner with the U.S. Department of Energy and DOE’s Sandia National Laboratories to design ‘NJ TransitGrid,’ a firstof-its-kind microgrid which will support the use of public transit in … Bergen, Essex and Hudson counties along critical transportation corridors. “The microgrid will also employ distributed generation technologies such as fuel cells, combined heat and power, and solar with storage … to provide resilient, highly reliable power to support the operations of the transit system and critical transit infrastructure.” Applications for this federal funding source are due March 27. The Kearny Town Council and Hudson County Board of Freeholders each passed resolutions last week opposing NJ Transit’s application, arguing that the placement of an electrical grid on the meadows property would have a “chilling” effect on the HCIA’s current negotiations with prospective developers. Kearny Mayor Alberto Santos said he came to learn of the rail agency’s intentions in early February from the HCIA. The resolution passed by the freeholders says that NJ Transit “has, from time to time, expressed interest in acquiring the Koppers Seaboard Site to utilize it for transportation infrastructure purposes.” The HCIA has sued NJ Transit to recover more than $1 million it says it spent in assisting the agency in exploring potential “transportation infrastructure purposes” in

connection with the now-dead rail tunnel project. And, according to Freeholder Bill O’Dea, it was during mediation of that litigation that NJ Transit advised HCIA negotiators that if they got federal funding, they’d look to acquire the Koppers site. “We’re against that because we want to put ratables on that property,” O’Dea said. “We’d fully support funding for other sites where NJ Transit could put a grid.” Hudson County Executive Tom DeGise, who is chairman of the NJTPA, voted for the endorsement application. Asked to explain his action, DeGise said that when the information on NJ Transit’s proposal was initially submitted to the NJTPA’s Project Prioritization Committee, which he then headed, he “didn’t know” Producer_Ad.qxp_Layout 1 2/18/14 7:52 AM Page 1 the microgrid was proposed

for the Koppers site. “When it came up for a vote at the January meeting, I did know,” DeGise said. NJ Transit had made known its intentions during a litigation mediation session with the HCIA, he said, “and when it came before the full board for the vote, “I expressed my displeasure with [NJ Transit] about it.” “However,” DeGise added, “I told them I’d support [their application] because it’s a big deal regional project … I didn’t want to scuttle it. … What, I’m going to stop New Jersey from getting $1 billion [reportedly the estimated project cost] to support rail infrastructure? That would be irresponsible on my part.” At the same time, DeGise said, “If that’s the only place [NJ Transit] can put [the grid], I realize they have the

power of eminent domain and they’re going to have to condemn it. They’ll have to buy it or beat it [because] I’m still a proponent of bringing jobs and ratables to that property. … Between 2007 and 2010, we spent $1,025,000 to help them after they told us they needed our property as a rail yard and, after the ARC project was killed, they walked away.” Since then, “they’ve put $500,000 on the table,” he said, but the HCIA lawsuit is still ongoing. “Now they’re throwing the rug out from under us again.” Because of legal restrictions that prevent full disclosure of the HCIA negotiations with prospective developers for the peninsula site, O’Dea said he couldn’t provide specific details on those discussions but he did say that the talks involved “two major port

logistics developers who have submitted substantial proposals to develop the [peninsula] site.” According to O’Dea, “Each [of the proposals] would create a minimum of in excess of 1,500 permanent jobs,” resulting from “$150 million worth of construction that would generate between $1.5 million and $2 million a year in tax revenue for Kearny and, depending on whether a tax abatement was involved, between $100,000 to $250,000 or $300,000 a year in revenues for the county.” O’Dea said that “90%” of the peninsula land owned by the HCIA has been environmentally remediated while the Kearny-owned portion would require much more work. “Responsible parties,” rather than developers, would be looked see KOPPERS page

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Nutley man who pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide in a 2011 hit-and-run death of a Belleville pedestrian was sentenced Friday in Union County Superior Court to a five-year prison term. Under the plea agreement reached

last month, Luis Cruz, 44, will be eligible for parole after serving slightly more than four years, authorities said. The victim, Jodi DeSoto, 48, of Belleville, was stuck and killed the night of Sept. 17, 2011, as she crossed Belleville Ave. near Rhode Place.

Cruz fled the scene, leaving DeSoto in the street. Police said she had been thrown more than 60 feet by the impact. She was pronounced dead at Clara Maass Medical Center. Cruz was arrested a week later following an

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Lots of ‘Love’ from Bloomfield singer By Anthony J. Machcinski Observer Correspondent

“I have been fortunate to follow that dream and get to Broadway,” Luschar said. “When you plant a dream in sing a lifetime of pasyour heart and in your mind, sion and love for perit’s so great – that feeling -forming as her inspiwhen it comes to fruition.” ration, Bloomfield resident Luschar credits her mother Karen Luschar has released – a dancer and a violinist – her much-anticipated third for pushing her toward her CD “It’s Love.” dream. “I just realized that a lot of “She was nice enough to the songs that I sing revolve start me singing and dancaround love,” said Luschar, ing when I was very small,” explaining how the CD beLuschar said. “I knew (pergan. “I just wanted to look forming was) what I wanted at (love) from many different to do. I wanted to dance and ways.” I wanted to sing.” Recorded live at Lincoln Luschar’s experience from Center, the new CD brings 14 a lifetime of performing of Luschar’s best live perforcertainly shows in her latest mances to listeners at home. work on “It’s Love.” Narrowing down to just 14 Unlike some artists who songs was no easy task for can over-perform a song, the Bloomfield resident. Luschar’s experience allows “When I started to do this her to put her creative take show, I started typing out on a song while maintaining names of love songs I could think of,” Luschar explained. the song’s true meaning and “I came up with 450 and that style. Luschar’s adaptation of was just a drop in the bucket. There are thousands of songs “My Sunny Valentine” showcases that exact trait. written about love. It’s just While the song has been a theme people love to sing covered by many A-list stars about.” including Ella Fitzgerald, Luschar’s CD explores a Frank Sinatra, Miles Davis wide spectrum of the experiand Michael Buble, Luschar’s ence of love. version ranks among them. “Whether you’re in the While Luschar takes a midst of falling in love or losmore Broadway approach ing love, it’s still the subject to the song – as opposed to of love,” Luschar explained. Buble’s crooning version – “It’s looking at love from all the singer still brings out the different angles because the meaning to the song and songwriters have written conveys the love created by about love more than any the song. other subject.” Luschar also performs a She continued, “This is a brilliant version of the Barshow that can look at love bra Streisand hit “My Man,” from enduring the years, which is featured on the “It’s hopefulness, frustration. It Love” CD. encompasses many feelings.” Luschar stays true to the Luschar’s career in music Streisand version of the song, started at the tender age of standing toe-to-toe with the 2 and developed with ashit singer’s full-bodied sound pirations of performing on while not over-singing the Broadway. Over the course of her career, Karen has been body of the song. With her third album now able to achieve her dream, in the books, Luschar conperforming on the Great tinues to perform across the White Way and global vennation, but always is looking ues spanning from Canada to towards the future. Japan.

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“I want to perform more overseas,” Luschar said. “There’s one company that has been talking about the idea of bringing me over and I hope that happens. I’d really love to do that.” Luschar said that above all, she’d love to take her shows to France and England, especially her World War II-themed show “Singing for Victory.” “I was there a year ago and I feel very drawn to that show and I feel it’s very viable there,” Luschar said. “When I traveled through France, I told people about the show and the war is still very imprinted in those people’s lives. I’d love to perform that there.” For more information on visit her website at www.KaBloomfield’s resident Broad- renLuschar.com. Her newest way singer Karen Luschar, CD, “It’s Love,” can be found

on her website, and can be found on Amazon and CD Baby later this month.

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Logged in the Lyndhurst Police blotter Feb. 21 Police responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident, at 11:38 p.m., on Orient Way near Valley Brook Ave., where the driver of a 1997 Acura had allegedly struck a 2013 Honda and 2005 BMW while they were parked on Orient Ave. Police said they found the driver, Joanna Santos, 36, of Lyndhurst, at the scene, standing outside her car. After she was charged with DWI and careless driving, Santos was released to a responsible party, police said. The Acura and Honda were towed away.

Feb. 23 At 8:43 p.m., police said they stopped a motor vehicle traveling on Rutherford Ave. after determining the vehicle had an expired registration. Police also charged the driver, Raymond Sokoloff, 27, of Pompton Plains, with possession of suspected marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia (baggies). While on patrol in Bergen County Park, at 8:52 p.m., police said they came upon a parked, unoccupied 2003 Nissan in the parking lot with its windows down and detected an odor of suspected marijuana

from inside the car. Police said they found three individuals nearby in the park and charged one, Al-Fahtir Anthony, 18, of Nutley, with possession of drug paraphernalia (a grinder). The other two were not charged, police said. Feb. 25 A report of a burglary to a garage brought police to a residence in the 800 block of Pennsylvania Ave., at 4:53 p.m. Police said the resident reported that a snow blower and power washer had been removed from the garage

Ave. on a report that a vehicle had struck a parked car and left the scene. Police said that, because of the damage sustained by the traveling vehicle, a 2001 Feb. 26 Police responded to 68 Sum- Chevrolet pickup, they were mit Ave., at 8:11 a.m., on a report able to follow the marks left of theft from a motor vehicle. by a dangling truck part in the road to the 300 block of WatThe owner of a 2009 Toyota son Ave. where they arrested parked in a residential driveway told police they found the the driver, Michael Martin, 50, of Ringwood, on charges of front driver’s side door open, DWI, careless driving and leavthe interior contents strewn ing the scene of an accident. about and an Exxon Mobil credit card missing. Police said The pickup was towed from the scene, police said. the vehicle wasn’t locked. At 7:05 p.m., police were called to the 200 block of Park –Ron Leir which is attached to the house. Police said they found no sign of forced entry.

Locals skating for Prep hockey unit Six area students are now playing for the Marauders ice hockey team at St. Peter’s Preparatory School, Jersey City. Senior Sam Burkhardt, sophomore Augie Burkhardt and freshman Mike Zdanowics, all of Lyndhurst; juniors

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Mid-Realty looks to give back to Kearny

By Anthony J. Machcinski Observer Correspondent In 1997, Jarlynn Hyde took over Mid-Realty in Kearny with a focus on not just creating a successful business, but taking the lead in giving back to the community. Seventeen years later, she has accomplished that goal – a goal that she continues to build on every year. “I believe in donating our time to the community,” Hyde said. “We donate to charity, whether it’s Project Graduation or local soup kitchens. We believe in giving back to the community.” Hyde thinks in a personal “pay it forward” lifestyle that has extended to her business and the 50 agents at MidRealty. Hyde believes that that lifestyle is one of the many reasons Mid-Realty has been able to stay together for so long. “I do believe in the ‘pay it forward’ way of life,” Hyde explained. “I believe in that and that’s why I think people do business with me.” Hyde continued, “We get a lot of compliments to the agents that work in my office. (Customers) really do stay here because of that. It’s just a different way of doing business.” Hyde got her start in the real estate business when she became a realtor in 1992, believing that this was the one thing she was meant to do. “There was never a time that I felt it wasn’t for me,” Hyde explained. “I always knew it was something I

should be doing. I really felt that I had found my niche.” Hyde’s passion for the business only grew with time, and her belief in helping others extended into the business. “I think it’s a wonderful opportunity for other people,” Hyde said, adding that her office has realtors who work in “all walks of life.” Hyde said that several of her agents have been known to forgo their commissions to help a family in need. “We’ve helped people that were burned out of their homes and moved them into apartments,” Hyde said. “An agent came in and said they’re helping someone. They said, ‘I need to help these people, can we waive our commissions?’ and we do it.” Hyde also feels that her business has been aided by staying ahead of the latest technology trends. “I have realtors that work throughout the state and I do it without having multiple offices,” Hyde said. “It’s a virtual office, everything is done electronically.” With agents throughout the state, but one central office on Kearny Ave., Hyde said that people moving from different parts of the state have the comfort of working through one agency. “(Customers) get the comfort of working with one office,” Hyde said. “It gives the customer the ability to list a property up north and move south, and vice versa.” Hyde said the idea for an electronic office came within

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the last 10 years, after attending national realtor conventions. “I discovered it there and that’s the way (the business) was going,” Hyde explained. “I knew that technology was going to be a large factor in the industry and I wanted to make sure I was ahead of the curve.” Hyde said that her hope is to continue doing business in the community and continue to be a leader in giving back. “I don’t have to be number one, I’m quite happy,” Hyde said. “I have about 50 agents throughout the state and we all have the same code, and that’s not just thinking of the bottom line. We want to help

people move on to what they want and know that they dealt with our office.” Mid-Realty is located at 572 Kearny Ave., Kearny, near Lin-

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For a change, the ‹Now' photo shows a scene more bucolic than the ‹Then' image. That's because

what you're looking at ‹Now' is the long-disused Erie Railroad Cut that runs through Kearny parallel to

Midland Ave. Both views are looking west from the Kearny Ave. bridge at Locust Ave. The older image is

from a 1906 postcard, ‹Made in Germany' if you can believe it. (Why is a European company publishing local N.J. postcards? Why is there a postcard of railroad tracks in Arlington? Perhaps because back then there was money to be made in this highly popular early version of social media.) Along these rails moved trains of the Erie Railroad, then the Erie-Lackawanna, then NJ Transit, carrying riders to Hoboken for connections to N.Y.C. The

passenger service ceased in 2002 when NJT's Montclair Connection opened. Eventually, the tracks were removed, but ‹The Cut' reportedly continues to be a transit route, offering a convenient trail for forestdwelling critters to make their way down from formerly rural areas where their habitat is disappearing. So far, no bears appear to have made the trek. So far. –Karen Zautyk

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Bloomfield

Bloomfield Public Library, 90 Broad St., announces: • A blood drive is being held March 4 from 4 to 7:30 p.m. • The Sankofa Genealogy group meets March 15 at 2 p.m. and the third Saturday of every month. • An Immigration seminar hosted by Bloomfield resident and immigration attorney Dennis Mulligan is slated for March 12 at 6 p.m. • “Divorce Bootcamp” is set for March 11 at 6 p.m. Registration is required. • Affordable Care Act enrollment assistance is offered Mondays and Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Cognosante and Fridays from 2 to 4 p.m. from Health Republic of N.J. The library screens Midday Movies on Mondays and Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. Here’s this month’s schedule: March 6 – “Captain Phillips” (PG-13) (Tom Hanks), March 10 – “42: The Jackie Robinson Story” (NR) (Harrison Ford), March 13 – “Enough Said” (PG-13) (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), March 17 – “Young Cassidy” (NR) (Rod Taylor), March 20 – “The Great Gatsby” (PG-13) (Toby Maguire), March 24 – “Man of Steel” (PG-13) (Henry Cavil), March 27 – “Admission” (PG13) (Tina Fey) and March 31 – “Iron Man 3” (PG-13) (Robert Downey Jr.)

Belleville

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, 612 Mill St. The bus will leave at 8:50 a.m. Call 973-7599259 to reserve seats (no last minute cancellations). Send checks, payable to IAOVC, to Gene Antonio, 436 Joralemon St., Belleville, N.J. 07109. Belleville Boy Scout John Greco conducts a blood drive

for his Eagle Scout project on Saturday, March 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Fewsmith Presbyterian Church, 444 Union Ave., in the church auditorium. (Use side entrance on Little St.) Refreshments and door prizes will be available for donors. Donors must be age 17 or older; 16-year-olds require consent from a parent or legal guardian. Belleville Public Library and Information Center, 221 Washington Ave., offers these children’s programs: • Storytime – on Wednesdays at 11 a.m., beginning March 12. • St. Patrick’s Day celebration – crafts, games and a musical performance by the Faulkner Sisters on Saturday, March 15, at 2 p.m. For more information, call the library at 973-450-3434 or visit www.bellepl.org.

supper on March 5 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in Hedges Hall, 676 Kearny Ave. Tickets are $14 for adults and $8 for children under age 12. Catering is by the Argyle Fish and Chips Restaurant. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Kearny Branch Library, 759 Kearny Ave., with a free screening of the documentary “A Short History of Ireland” on March 13 at 7 p.m. Irishthemed refreshments will be served. For more information, contact the library at 201-9982666 or visit www.kearnylibrary.org. Good Shepherd Church, 780 Kearny Ave., launches an English-speaking service on March 22 at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 201-997-4369.

Sacred Heart Home School hosts a spring auction Tricky Tray fundraiser to benefit the school’s Margaret Engel Endowment Trust on Friday, March 14, at the school, 620 Valley Brook Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 and non-refundable. Ticket includes one sheet for first level prizes, coffee, tea and dessert. For tickets, call Patty at 201-803-9580 or the school at 201-939-4277. Ticket deadline is March 9.

Harrison

A blood drive will be held at the Harrison Recreation Center gymnasium, 401 Warren St., on Wednesday, March 12, from 3 to 7 p.m. Donors must know their social security number, have signed photo ID, weigh Lyndhurst at least 120 pounds, eat a meal The Lyndhurst Public and drink plenty of water one Library Children’s Room, 355 hour before donating. Parental Valley Brook Ave., hosts a St. consent forms for 16-year-olds Kearny Patrick’s Day craft program will be available at the blood Literacy Volunteers-West for children in grades 1 to 4 on drive. For more information, Hudson, Inc. seeks volunteers Monday, March 17, from 3:30 to call 973-676-4700, ext. 144 or to train as tutors for its Basic 4:15 p.m. Advance registration email bmcentyre@bloodnj.org. Literacy and English as a is required. To register, call Second Language programs. the library at 201-804-2478. North Arlington An orientation session will be Mary Lou Mullins’ monthly North Arlington Public held Tuesday, March 11, at 7 bus trip to Atlantic City is set Library, 210 Ridge Rd., hosts p.m. at the Kearny Branch Lifor Sunday, March 30, to ReLego Club for grades 1 and up brary, 759 Kearny Ave. Train- sorts Casino. Cost is $25 (with on Tuesday, March 11, at 6:30 ing sessions will be held on $30 cash return). Reserve p.m. Saturdays, March 15, 22, and 29. early. Call Mary Lou at 201For adults, the library is It is not necessary to know 933-2186 for information. sponsoring these programs: a foreign language. Tutors are Meadowlands Environment • Computer Basics begins asked to commit to two hours Center educator Victoria Mad- Monday, March 10, and runs per week for one year. den hosts a program on Albert through April 14. Call the For more information, eEinstein on Tuesday, March 11, library at 201-955-5640 to regmail lvwesthudson@verizon. from 3 to 4 p.m., at the NJMC ister. Space is limited. Science Center, 3 DeKorte net or call 201-998-3336. • Knitting Group meets Park Plaza. Admission is free. Arlington Woman’s Club Thursday, March 13, from 7 meets on Tuesday, March 11, at Registration is recommended to 8:30 p.m. No registration is 1 p.m. at the Arlington Player’s and appreciated. To register, necessary. Club, 12 Washington Pl. Irene go to www.njmeadowlands. American Legion AlexO’Sullivan will give an Irish gov/ec. For more information, ander Stover Post 37 meets reading. Participants are call 201-460-8300. Tuesday, March 4, at 8 p.m. at reminded to bring cookies to Lyndhurst Emblem Club #72 the NAFD Engine Co. 2, 550 fill cans for the cookie/candy offers a $1,000 scholarship to Schuyler Ave. All veterans are project. For more informainvited. For more information, a township resident graduattion on membership, contact call 201-214-8253. ing in June and planning to North Arlington Elks, 129 Membership Secretary Teddie enter the medical or educaJablonski at 973-248-6500. tional field. Deadline to apply Ridge Rd., hosts a fish fry on Wednesday, March 5, from 5 to Holy Name Society and Men is April 1. For an application, of St. Joseph of St. Stephen’s contact Pat McPherson at 201- 8 p.m. Price is $12 per dinner and includes fried or broiled Church co-sponsor an Ash 355-8582 or email trdmome@ fish or fried shrimp, French Wednesday fish and chips aol.com.

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fries, clam chowder, baked clam and cole slaw. Shrimp cocktails and clams on the half shell are also available for $5 for half and $8 for a dozen. The Senior Harmony Club sponsors a trip to the Taj Mahal on Tuesday, March 18, and a trip to the Sands on Thursday, April 14. For reservations or information, call Florence at 201-991-3173. North Arlington Senior Activity Center, 11 York Rd., hosts a St. Patrick’s Day luncheon on Monday, March 17. Bingo starts at 10:30 a.m., lunch is served at noon and dancing will be from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information and reservation, call 201-998-5636,

Nutley

Nutley Public Library, 93 Booth Dr., announces: • Story Time with therapy dog Rodney, open to ages 18 and under, a one-hour program that includes a discussion with Rodney’s guardian Carol Schinski, plus a craft, is set for Saturday, March 15, at 11 a.m. Registration is required for children only. Adults do not need a ticket. Register online at the children’s room website at http://nutleypubliclibrary. org/youthservices/, or call the library at 973-667-0405, ext. 2623. • Independent readers, ages 5 to 12, can improve their literacy skills by reading to a certified therapy dog. Registration is required. Due to space limitations, Nutley Library cardholders will receive priority registration. The program is held in the children’s room from 2 to 3:30 p.m., on the following Saturdays: March 5 and 19, April 17 and 31. Register online at the children’s room website at http:// http://nutleypubliclibrary. org/youthservices/reading-todogs-nutley-public-library/, e-mail Michelle Albert at michelle.albert bccls.org, or call the library at 973-6670405, ext. 2623.

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select Fife, chairman of the Harrison Redevelopment Agency and president of the Harrison Board of Education. A statement released through Town Clerk/Town Attorney Paul Zarbetski said: “It is with mixed emotion that the Harrison Town Council announces that James A. Fife has succeeded our friend and leader, Raymond J. McDonough, as mayor of the Town of Harrison. While the council members are still in mourning and sad over the great loss of Raymond, they are also grateful to have found a replacement with impeccable credentials and unquestionable character.” Last week, Fife tendered his resignation from the Board of Education – after seven years

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LEFT: As his wife Linda holds the Bible, James Fife is sworn in as interim mayor by Municipal Court Judge Elizabeth McNamara. RIGHT: Town Hall photo display in tribute to the late Mayor Raymond McDonough.

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NA’s reasons to be very proud Ever since 2003, The Observer has presented an award for the top male and female athletes of the year in the newspaper’s circulation area. The presentation is made after the scholastic school year is completed, generally in July. The Observer Male Athlete of the Year award has been dominated in recent years by graduates of North Arlington High School. In 2008, Michael Gross was given the award, before the former three-sport Viking standout went off to the University of Rhode Island to play football. Gross was an inspiration to many, especially after he recovered from suffering a stroke while at Rhode Island. In 2010, Peter Santos, another multiple sport standout, playing soccer and basketball, earned the honor. Two years later, it was Tyler Krychkowski, another soccer, basketball and track standout, who earned the distinction. Last year, it was former Viking standout quarterback/basketball forward A.J. Nocciolo who secured the award, making it four Athletes of the Year among the

last six honored, all from the same Group I school. Well, the 2013-14 scholastic sports season is two-thirds complete and the chances are that this year’s honoree just might be from North Arlington once again. It’s safe to say that the two leading contenders for this year’s award are classmates at North Arlington. First candidate is Nick Martin, who had a sensational football season and is in the midst of a great basketball campaign for the Vikings. Need proof? How about Martin’s fourgame explosion recently, all leading to Viking victories? Martin had an astounding 31 points and 15 rebounds in a 72-64 victory over Wood-Ridge, had 21 points and 11 rebounds in a win over Christ the King of Newark, tossed in 29 points and had 11 bounds in a win over St. Mary’s of Rutherford and had 19 points and 10 rebounds in a win over Visions Academy. If Martin wasn’t already named Athlete of the Week during the football season, he would have been a candidate for the honor see VIEW page

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Lyndhurst new athletic director Jeff Radigan (l.)and new football coach Rich Tuero represent the influx of new blood into the school’s athletic program. Both Lyndhurst High graduates were appointed to their positions last week.

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Radigan, 35, is the former boys’ basketball coach and current assistant baseball coach. He will replace the retiring yndhurst High School Frank “Butch” Servideo in made major strides last September. week toward what is For Tuero, it’s a position he apparently the future of the always longed for. athletic department. “It’s a dream come true,” The school announced that said Tuero, who becomes the Rich Tuero had been appointed youngest head football coach as the new head football coach in the school’s history. “From and Jeff Radigan was hired as the day that I met Coach (Jim) the school’s new athletic direc- Vuono (the long-time grid tor. coach), I knew that this is what Both Tuero and Radigan are I wanted to do some day. I just Lyndhurst High School gradudidn’t think it would happen ates. this soon.” Tuero, 29, was the head Tuero played along the ofcoach of the junior varsity fensive and defensive line for team last year and served as Vuono, graduating in 2002. an assistant under former head He then moved on to play at coach Joe Castagnetti.

Montclair State University, playing for the legendary Rick Giancola. “Honestly, they have two totally different coaching styles,” Tuero said. “Coach Vuono was more of a motivator and intense. Coach Giancola is much calmer and has a business as usual approach. They both helped me learn how I wanted to be as a coach.” Upon graduation from Montclair State, Tuero immediately returned to his Lyndhurst roots and became an assistant coach as well as a teacher’s aide. He was hired full-time as a health and physical education teacher in 2012. see LYNDHURST next page

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(Koriann), I never would have even applied. Coach Vuono encouraged me and my wife was all over me, telling me that I better put in for the job.” Tuero was given the head coaching position. “This is like making the NFL for me,” Tuero said. “This is all I ever wanted. I can’t put it into words.” Tuero said that he already has met with the prospective players last week. “We had the first meeting and I was amazed with the turnout,” Tuero said. “We had 52 kids at the meeting. I was so

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to go back and get my athletic administration certificate. He thought I could bring the Lyndhurst programs to another level with my knowledge and personality. He was right. This is a great opportunity for me. Added Radigan, “I’m excited to be able to do this in the community that I love. The people in Lyndhurst are so close knit and try to help each other out. I’m only the fifth athletic director in the school’s history, so it’s a job that I plan to keep for a long time.” Tuero already has his first game circled on the schedule. “It’s Waldwick, Friday, Sept. 12 at home at 7 p.m.,” Tuero said. “I’m already pumped. Our goal is to get better every day. We’re going to have a young team. I know that. But I already told the kids that no one thought I had a shot to get this job. No one thinks this team can win losing 22 seniors. Who cares what they say? If we focus on getting better every day, the wins will come.” At the very least, the Lyndhurst Board of Education has two young and energetic home grown products to lead the athletic program into the years to come.

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Martin is an absolute credit to the school, a true gentleman who is a pure scholarathlete. He will graduate among the top students in his class. Martin hinted during the football season that he would rather seek a top education than become a collegiate athlete. “I’m not too sure I want to play in college,” Martin said. “I’m leaning toward not playing. I think it might get in the way of my studies. I need sufficient time to keep my grades up and my academics always come first.” Martin is an excellent student, with a 4.2 grade point average and a Scholastic Aptitude Test score of 1710. He is being sought after by the Ivy and Patriot League schools. Need we say more? Then the next candidate is Danny Cordeiro, who has received his fair share of recognition recently for his contributions to the school’s first-year indoor track and field program. Cordeiro had a phenomenal soccer season, scoring 30 goals and adding 19

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assists. It was good enough for Cordeiro to earn a soccer scholarship to NCAA Division I New Jersey Institute of Technology. But for good measure, Cordeiro won the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 2, Group I championship in the 800-meter and 1,600-meter run, added the overall Group I championship in the 800 and last weekend, Cordeiro finished seventh overall at

the NJSIAA Meet of Champions. Here’s a kid who already had the academic standards to get into NJIT, earned a soccer scholarship and is now lighting up the track as a runner. Cordeiro has created a legacy already, being the first state medalist in the history of the North Arlington indoor track and field program. It’s almost too unbeliev-

able for words that two great athletes could come from the same town, never mind the same school. But Martin and Cordeiro have certainly blazed the trail for the rest of the area’s athletes to follow. And once again, they are from North Arlington, the little school that simply seems to churn out multitalented athletes year after

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Kearny’s Vivas proves better late than never By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer

or his first two years at Kearny High School, Joel Vivas was strictly a volleyball player. But last year, as a junior, Vivas decided to give basketball a try. “My friends made me want to play,” Vivas said. “I played with my friends at Gunnell Oval. I also played in gym class a little. Since I started playing basketball, my volleyball coach Mr. (Bill) Mullins told me I should try out for basketball.” So the 6-foot-4 basketball novice Vivas gave the sport a whirl. He didn’t have instant success. In fact, Vivas spent most of the season on the junior varsity. “I really wasn’t sure where I was supposed to go on the

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Kearny’s senior forward Joel Vivas became an all-around force for the Kardinals down the stretch of the season.

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nitely helped him. One of the things I joke with Joel about is that I told him you’re supposed to throw the basketball through the net, not try to hit it over the net. He became so much better at blocking shots. He was trying to get so much better.” Vivas said that he was pushed to play better at the end of the season, knowing that his short basketball career was coming to a close. “I was really motivated, because since I became a better player, I really wanted to play basketball,” Vivas said. “Once I knew I could play, I worked harder at my game. I was really determined, because I definitely didn’t want to go out on a bad note. I wanted to do better. I just had an aggressive mindset.” Vivas now heads to volleyball practice, where he will play for the Kardinals in the spring. “I always felt like I was a better volleyball player, but now, since I became better in basketball, I really like both,” Vivas said. “I wasn’t good at it. But Coach McDonnell made me better. I think doing well in basketball is going to help my confidence for volleyball.” “He was never really interested in basketball, but now it’s fun for him,” McDonnell said. “You can see it. He started enjoying it.” Now, McDonnell, a former assistant coach at Berkeley College, can see Vivas actually playing college basketball. “Without a doubt, he can definitely play (NCAA) Division III,” McDonnell said. “He has the athletic ability to do that. I think he opened up a lot of eyes with the way he played the second half of the season. I spoke to some of our opposing coaches, who said they didn’t worry much about him the first time around, but they had to deal with him the second time. I’m happy with his overall effort.” “I think I can do the same thing again,” Vivas said. “I don’t know what I want to do yet, but it’s good to know I can do it.” For now, Vivas will be an outside hitter on the volleyball team. But one never knows what the future holds. At least, Vivas now knows he can play basketball as well.

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to for cleanup costs, he said. As the NJ Transit application process continues, O’Dea said the HCIA “can and should move the development process along and try to finalize a deal” to put itself in a “stronger” position in trying to sway federal legislators to do whatever they can do to set aside NJ Transit’s proposal. When the question was put to NJ Transit spokesman William Smith as to the exact whereabouts proposed for the grid, Smith said: “The project is still in the study and initial design phase. “Previously, NJ Transit has stated that it could make use of existing railroad rights-of-way to transmit power between any potential generation site as well as key facilities and rail lines in Jersey City, Kearny, Secaucus, Hoboken, Harrison and Newark. ….” Smith said that, “Electrical microgrids can supply highly-reliable power during

storms or other times when the traditional centralized grid is compromised … [and could] facilitate emergency evacuation-related activities.” Asked if the agency had considered applying for funding to raise the elevation of its meadows rail yard in South Kearny to prevent damage to rail cars from flooding, as happened during Sandy, Smith said the agency “has installed Trap Bag mobile flood barriers which will protect four power substations at the Meadows Maintenance Complex, including the Rail Operations Center, from the impacts of flooding, as well as the Newark Light Rail. “Trap Bags are used for flood control along Louisiana’s Lake Pontchartrain, in the Rockaways, as well as parts of Long Island and Staten Island. More than eight million pounds of sand has filled these six-foot temporary flood barriers, all which will remain in use until the substations are permanently raised.”

Lyndhurst Legion donates to hospitalized veterans The Rehabilitation Committee of American Legion Post 139, Lyndhurst, paid 63 visits over the past year to veterans in private homes and hosted nine ward parties for veterans at Chestnut Hill Extended Care and Nursing home facilities, Passaic, according to committee Chairman John Deveney. More than $100 was given to each veteran at the ward parties for a total of $1,200, Deveney said. The committee donated a total of $1,100, in lieu of a ward party, to New Vista Nursing Home and Serenity Board Home, both in Newark; and

Dr. Harry Harcsztark, of The Smile and Implant Center, Kearny, has welcomed Dr. Jeffrey Poirier to his practice.

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and North Arlington Woman’s Club. New clothing valued at over $1,000 was donated to the East Orange Veteran’s Hospital and Boarding Homes. Roosevelt Grammar School, Lyndhurst, sent greeting cards throughout the year to veterans and students at North Arlington Middle School also donated personal items. All money collected by the committee went to hospitalbound veterans. Other members of the Rehabilitation Committee include Manuel Socarras, Jim Tomney, Nick Uliano and Past Commander Paul Haggerty.

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at Alaris West Hudson Post Acute Care Center, Alaris Belgrove Post Acute Care Center and Hudson Guest House, all in Kearny; and Alfred Thomas Home for Veterans, Garfield. This past year, the committee gave 50 veterans $10 each as birthday gifts. Christmas gifts valued at $3,500 were provided by Sacred Heart Church Giving Tree Committee and St. Michael’s Giving Tree Committee, both of Lyndhurst, Holy Family Church Giving Tree Committee, Nutley, St. John’s Lutheran Church Senior Group, Jersey City and the Joseph Horyd Jr. Lyndhurst Memorial Fund

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LYNDHURST KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION Tracey L. Marinelli, Superintendent of Schools, has announced that Kindergarten registration for Lyndhurst Public Schools will be held Tuesday, March 11th and Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at the Lyndhurst High School Auditorium, Fern Avenue from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM and from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Evening registration will be held on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 from 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM at the Board of Education Office, 420 Fern Avenue, 2nd Floor. Students who will be five years of age by October 1st, or up to seven years of age and entering the public schools for the first time, may register for Kindergarten.

A graduate of Temple University, Philadelphia, Poirier owned and managed his own dental practice in Massachusetts for 10 years before relocating to New Jersey. “We are excited about having such a talented professional join our practice,” Harcsztark said. “I am confident his dental experience, dedication and excellent interpersonal skills will complement the quality dentistry and exceptional customer service The Smile and Implant Center has provided their patients for the last few decades.” Anyone interested in meeting Poirier or any of the

doctors of The Smile and Implant Center for a complimentary consultation or second opinion are invited to call Alexis at 201-991-1055 or e-mail alexis@thesmileandimplantcenter.com. The Smile and Implant Center offers early, late, Saturday and select Sunday hours. It provides a variety of multi-specialty dental services including general and cosmetic dentistry, cosmetic makeovers, oral surgery, dental implants, Invisalign, Cosmetic Contouring, Zoom Teeth Whitening, Dentistry While Asleep and facial cosmetics such as Botox® and a variety of facial fillers.

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PLEASE NOTE: STUDENTS PRESENTLY IN THE LYNDHURST TOWNSHIP’S PROGRAM FOR PRE-KINDERGARTEN HAVE TO REGISTER FOR KINDERGARTEN. The following information is needed to register: Birth Certificate, Record of Immunizations (current physical exam required prior to 9/1/14), Custody papers (if applicable), Proof of Residency (3 DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED): 1) Deed or Proof of Mortgage; OR Current Lease or Rent Receipt; 2) Current Utility bill; 3) Driver’s License (preferred) or another form of identification showing Lyndhurst residency. Students entering the Lyndhurst Public Schools for the first time are required to present documentation of a current medical examination and required immunizations. Physician’s examination forms are included in the registration packets. Please check that your kindergarten age child has had his/her last DPT or polio booster after their 4th birthday. Additionally, every child born after January 1, 1990 will be required to have received three (3) doses of the Hepatitis B vaccine, and every child born on or after January 1, 1998 will be required to have received one dose of the varicella (chicken pox) vaccine prior to entry into Kindergarten. You will be required to present documentation of the above vaccination requirements and a physical examination by a medical physician in September prior to the 2014-2015 school year. Registration packets will be available at Franklin Community School, 862 Valley Brook Ave. and the Board of Education office, 420 Fern Ave., 2nd Fl. beginning March 3, 2014 and are available now on our website (www.lyndhurstschools.net). Parents are urged to pick up packet prior to registration dates; however will be available at the time of registration. THEY MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED IN PERSON DURING REGISTRATION WEEK. (CHILD NEED NOT BE PRESENT).

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Tips on how to use your tax refund (StatePoint) If you’re fortunate enough to receive a refund this tax season, it’s time to think about sensible uses for the extra income so, as Grandpa used to say, “it doesn’t burn a hole in your pocket.” The smartest thing to do with a little extra money, say experts, is to use it in a way that benefits your budget, generates extra income or helps you achieve financial peace of mind. This can be accomplished in several ways, including putting the money into a savings account with a competitive interest rate, investing in energy saving improvements for your home, or paying down debt. Or, if these options don’t move you, consider donating your refund to a charity of your choice. “There’s an old saying that money can’t buy happiness, and while this may be true, our research shows that saving money can impact our

sense of well-being,” says Diane Morais, Ally Bank deposits and line of business integration executive. In fact, among those with a savings account, 38% of respondents surveyed report feeling extremely, or very happy, versus 29% of those without one, according to a recent Ally Bank survey. Beyond a savings account, another smart move is to make a deductible IRA contribution. Not only will you earn interest, your contribution may be eligible for a tax deduction. Depending on the size of the refund, you may need to find a bank that has no minimum deposit requirement or monthly maintenance fees that can quickly eat away at your principal. For example, Ally Bank, Member FDIC, meets both criteria. To learn more about options that meet your specific personal needs, visit www.AllyBank.com. While few people will regret saving money, another

wallet-friendly option is to invest your tax refund into money-saving projects, such as energy efficient home improvements. In addition to helping reduce utility costs, you may qualify for a tax credit, called the Residential Energy Efficient Property Credit, on such projects as solar power and wind turbine upgrades. More information

can be found at www.Energy. gov. Also, consider paying off credit card debt to save on the interest expense and improve your credit score to help you obtain better terms for big ticket items like a car or a home. For free budgeting and credit tips, visit www. AllyWalletWise.com. And finally, you may also

want to consider making a donation to a charitable cause, which in some instances may reduce your tax liability. Always check with a tax professional if this is a concern. Regardless of how you spend your refund, remember that it’s your hard-earned money, not a windfall -- so be sure to use it wisely.

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Kearny Public Schools PreK and Kindergarten Registration Kearny Public Schools will be holding Half-Day PreK and Full Day Kindergarten Registration. A child who is FOUR years of age on or before OCTOBER 1st is eligible to enter PreK. A child who is FIVE years of age on or before OCTOBER 1st is eligible to enter Kindergarten. Current PreK students DO NOT have to re-register for Kindergarten. We have developed a new procedure for registering students. Registration will be held FIRST at the Residency Office, Kearny High School, 336 Devon Street, Kearny on the dates listed below from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Once residency has been proved, you will then be sent to register, on the same day, at your “Home School” in order to complete the process

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All necessary forms can be obtained from our website: www.kearnyschools.com. On the date of registration, you must bring ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS with you in order to secure your child’s placement. You must also provide us with a phone number in town, business phone number and/or cell phone number of parents/guardians. ESL/ Bilingual teachers, nurse and secretary will assist with registration. Children ages 3 to 5 years, who are experiencing physical, sensory, emotional, communication, cognitive and/or social difficulties may be eligible for special education and related services. A member of the Child Study Team will be available for consultation. If you are not sure what school your child will attend, please contact Mrs. Donna Wagner-Nigro at 201-955-5128.

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DEATH from and as the rescuers worked to get him out of the burning structure, they began to run out of oxygen, authorities said. According to Kearny Police Chief John Dowie, KPD Officer Chris Levchak, arriving first at the scene, had made it to the top of the basement stairs but “was beaten back by the flames and the smoke.” Lampon was initially taken by Kearny EMS to University Hospital in Newark and was then transferred to St. Barnabas, which has a specialized burn center. The blaze is believed to have begun in the basement, but the exact cause is under investigation. No other injuries were reported.

‘Universal Donors’ urged to step up now New Jersey Blood Services, a division of New York Blood Center, is asking for the public’s help to maintain an adequate supply of “universal” or Type O Negative blood. People with O-negative blood are known as “universal donors” because their blood can be transfused into anyone in emergency rooms and trauma situations when there is no time for blood

typing. Each day there are patients – some who arrive in emergency rooms and others undergoing cancer treatment – who depend on the transfusion of red blood cells, platelets and plasma to stay alive. Donors must be at least age 16 (with parental consent), weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good health and meet all U.S. Food

and Drug Administration and New York or New Jersey State Department of Health donor criteria. People over age 75 may donate with a doctor’s note. Those who cannot donate but still wish to participate are encouraged to ask someone to donate for them or to consider volunteering at a local blood drive. Any company, community

organization, place of worship, or individual may host a blood drive. NYBC also offers special community service scholarships for students who organize community blood drives during summer months. To donate blood or for information on how to organize a blood drive, call, toll free, 1-800-933-2566 or visit: www. nybloodcenter.org.

Students’ vision takes flight at Flyway Gallery University students’ visions of the conceptual transformation of a former trash transfer facility into an aviation museum are the subject of a new exhibit at the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission’s (NJMC) Flyway Gallery. The show, “NJIT Design Studio,”

will be on display from Thursday, March 6, through Friday, April 25. An opening reception is scheduled for Friday, March 7, from 2 to 4 p.m. The Flyway Gallery, located in the Meadowlands Environment Center in DeKorte Park in Lyndhurst, is open

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exhibit reflects the talent, creativity and resourcefulness of the students who participated in the class project,” said Marcia Karrow, executive director of the NJMC. The students spent four months creating plans for the museum, which would include an exhibit hangar, additional exhibit space and a nearby working blimp field. Drawings include intricate blueprints of floor plans and artistic renderings of the interior of the facility. Francisco Artigas, director of the NJMC Meadowlands Environmental Research Institute, provided technical assistance to the students. The site of the former trash transfer facility belongs to a private property owner. There are no plans to build an aviation museum on the site.

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Edward J. Frerichs Edward J. Frerichs entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 1, surrounded by his loving family. He was 90. The funeral will be conducted from the Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Ave., Harrison, on Friday, March 7, at 9:15 a.m. A funeral Mass will follow at Holy Cross Church, Harrison at 10 a.m. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Friends may call on Thursday, March 6, from 3 to 7 p.m., and Friday from 8:45 a.m. For information or directions, please visit www.mulliganfuneralhome.org. Born in “Hell’s Kitchen,” Manhattan, N.Y., Edward grew up in East Newark and lived in Harrison for the last 67 years. He worked as an electrical inspector for the Bendix Corporation in Teterboro for many years. Edward began working at the age of 15 to help support his widowed mother and two younger brothers. A member of the “Greatest Generation,” he served in the United States Army during World War II. Landing on Omaha Beach on D-Day Plus 18, he served in the 823rd Tank Destroyer Battalion engaging in many battles throughout France, Belgium, and finally in Germany. A devout Catholic, Edward was a parishioner of Holy Cross Church, Harrison, where he attended Mass daily. Edward is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Florence (nee Devine), loving children, Edward, Claire Hallam, Elaine Dobosh (Joseph), and Ruth Gerris (Bob), cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Alison and Tom Bowers, Jennifer Dolaghan (Sean), Brian Dobosh (Beth Anne), Lisa Rusek (Mike), Steven Hallam (Moriah), Michelle Hallam and Danny Gerris and Jake and Quinn Dolaghan. He is also survived by a dear brother Fred and many nieces and nephews. Edward was predeceased by his brother Frank, daughterin-law Frieda Frerichs, and a son-in-law George Hallam. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to Camp Fatima of NJ, care of the funeral home, or you may

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feed the homeless with the Rev. Benedict Groeschel and the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in the Bronx, N.Y. He coached girl’s softball for Catherine A. Greenemeier Kearny Recreation. Danny was Catherine A. Greenemeier also a constant entertainer, (nee Nappi) entered into etersinging and playing guitar. nal rest peacefully surrounded He is survived by his wife by her loving family on ThursDaniel J. Jutkiewicz Susan (Leahy) and daughter day, Feb. 27. She was 58. Jessica Suzanne Jutkiewicz Funeral services were under and her boyfriend Daniel the direction of Mulligan Lockard; siblings Ann Marie Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Chirco and John “Jack” JutkieAve., Harrison. The funeral wicz; son-in-law of Julia (Mcservice will be private at the Curley) and Jerry “Skeeter” convenience of the family. Leahy; brother-in-law of Jane For information or direcand Chris Souza, William and tions, please visit www.mulKimberly Leahy and Anne and liganfuneralhome.org. John McCaffery. Born in Newark, she was a He was the uncle of Thomlifelong resident of Harrison. Daniel J. Jutkiewicz, 61, died as, Christopher, Allyson, JusA wife and a mom, she on Feb. 20 in the Hackensack tin, Paige, Julia, Keara, Brooke worked as a crossing guard for University Medical Center. and Johnny. several years in Harrison. Arrangements were by the In lieu of flowers, the famCatherine is survived by Thiele-Reid Family Funeral ily suggests contributions to her beloved husband Richard; Home, 585 Belgrove Dr., St. Jude Children’s Research loving children Alexis and Kearny. A funeral Mass was of- Hospital at www.stjude.org Richard Jr., dear siblings Lena fered at St. Stephen’s Church, or to the Children’s Miracle Cicchino and Richard Nappi. Kearny, followed by interNetwork Hospitals at www. She is also survived by many ment in Holy Cross Cemetery, cmnwi.org. nieces, nephews and cousins.. North Arlington. Condolences She was predeceased by her and memories may be shared Anne D. Klepp parents Anthony and Margaret at www.thiele-reid.com. Mrs. Anne D. Klepp, forNappi and her brother AnBorn and raised in Wilkesmerly of Kearny, passed away thony. Barre, Pa., Danny lived in on Feb. 24. She was 90. For those desiring, contribu- Rutherford before moving to The funeral Mass was tions may be made to St. Jude Kearny 18 years ago. offered on Feb. 28 at St. Children’s Research Hospital, Mr. Jutkiewicz was a health Stephen’s Church, Kearny, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, insurance and employee followed by interment in Holy Tenn. 38105-1942 in loving benefit specialist for Benefits Cross Cemetery. Arrangememory of Catherine. Solutions in Wayne for the last ments were by the Condon 11 years as well as a member Funeral Home, 684 Kearny Mary Hickey of the New Jersey AssociaAve., Kearny (condonfuneralMary Hickey died on Feb. 24 tion of Health Underwriters. home.com). at home. She was 81. He was an ambassador for the Born in Brooklyn, she Tri-County Chamber of Commoved to Kearny 15 years ago. merce in Wayne. A memorial service was He served as a Eucharistic held at the Armitage and Minister, lector, C.C.D instrucWiggins Funeral Home, 596 tor and a member of the ParBelgrove Dr., Kearny, followed ish Council, all at St. Stephen’s by a private cremation. Church. He also volunteered Mary was a nursing assisat the Archdiocesan Youth tant at The Brooklyn Method- Retreat Center in Kearny ist Hospital for many years. during Rejoice Retreats. DurWife of the late James Greer, ing the holidays, Dan would

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KEARNY One bedroom apartments, (Kearny & Newark). No pets. No Smoking. $880/Month + Utilities. 1 1/2 months security. Available Now. 973-951-2343. KEARNY 1st floor apt. 2 BR’s, 1 bath, LR, Large EIK. Utilities NOT included. $1,250/month 1 month security required. Call 973-662-9059 KEARNY 2nd Floor. Recently Renovated 2 bedrooms. New Kitchen. With appliances. Separate utilities. $1100/month. 1 month security. Available now. (201)640-2673. KEARNY 2 BR apt. , Near School, shopping & transportation. Avl immediately. 347-735-3299. KEARNY 1 ½ rooms. HT/HW included. No pets. $850/month 1 ½ security + 1 month rent. (201)997-0590 KEARNY Modern 2 & 3 room apts. Available now. 1-1/2 months security. $650 & $850/month. (973)953-0264

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KEARNY Studio Apartment with a private basement for storage. Nice location. Heat and Hot water included, available April 1. $775.00, 1 ½ month security. If interested, please call Joanne at 973-699-3146.

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 3rd fl. 1 BR, LV/DR, EIK, HT/HW supplied. Pay electric only. $1,100/month + security. No pets. Available April 1st. (973)902-5717

BELLEVILLE Manor Section, 1st floor. 2 bedrooms, LR, DR, kitchen. Separate utilities. $1400/month. 1 month security. Available April 1st. (201)320-5339

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

KEARNY 12 Radley St. 1st fl. 2 BR, LV, kitchen, $1,000/month + Utilities. 1 ½ months security. No pets. Shown by apt. only. Do not Leave Message. Call After 6pm. 201-955-9546. KEARNY Arlington Section. 1st. Fl. 3 BR. LV/DR. EIK. HT included. 1 ½ month security.1 car parking. Avl April 15th or May 1st. 201-663-5630 551-697-4235 After 3pm. KEARNY 3 bedrooms, LR, kitchen, bath. Storage available. Washer/dryer hook-up. $1600/month. Heat included. Available. (201)376-3184

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

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 Newly renovated, 1st fl. Apt. 2 BR’s, Large EIK, LV, 1 full bath. Hardwood floors. Close to schools. $1300/month + utilities. 1 month security required. No pets. Avl. April 1st. (973)296-0439 BELLEVILLE 6 large rooms, 3 bedrooms, DR, large EIK & LR. All remodeled. Close to transportation. $1125/month. Separate utilities. 1 month security. Available March 1st. (973)951-6946

BELLEVILLE 2 BR’s. Close to NY Transportation. $895/month + utilities. 1 ½ months security. Avl. Now. Leave detail message 407-569-6602.

HarrisoN HARRISON 2 BR apt. EIK/LV & Balcony. 3rd Fl. $1200/month. Available Now. Mulock Pl. Call Leave Message 908-838-7034. HARRISON 2 family house, 2nd fl. 6 rooms. $1350/month + 1 month security. Utilities not included. Available March 1st. 973-482-8543 908-451-6023. HARRISON 4 large rooms w/ parking. No pets. Available now. 201-736-3538. HARRISON 5 room apt. 3 BR’s. 3rd floor. 6 family home. $1,100 + utilities. Avl. March 1st. 973-953-5031. HARRISON 2 BR’s Clean Apt. 2nd fl. $1300/month + utilities. 1 month security. No pets. 973-484-1326

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HARRISON 110 Passaic Ave, 1st floor. 2 bedrooms, LR, kitchen, bathroom. Available April 1st. $1050/month. Separate utilities. 1-1/2 months security. (973)704-4246 (201)889-8749 HARRISON 2nd Fl. 3 BR’s. Large Kitchen & LV. Close to High school & PATH train. $1400/ month. 1 month security. Avl. April 1st. 973-801-4139 HARRISON 134 Grant Ave. 3 BR. LV/DR. Garage. Finished Basement. $1,800/mo. Available Now. 814-386-0541 or 917-623-9230 HARRISON 2 bedrooms, kitchen, LR, bathroom. Recently renovated. Close to PATH. Available. (201)376-3184 HARRISON Modern 1 BR, 2nd Fl. Private Entrance. Clean, Quiet & comfortable. Refrigerator. No pets. $750/month + utilities. Security & lease. 862-223-9974.

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ApArtmeNts for reNt lyNdHursT 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 3 rooms, 1 BR Apt. with dishwasher H/W floors, ceramic tile kitchen. Close to NY train & bus. No pets. $895/month + Utilities. Call 551-226-0566.

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LYNDHURST 2nd fl. 1 BR apt. LR/DR. 1 car parking. Nearby schools. $800/month. Available March 1st 201-372-0956.

E.NEWARK 2 1/2 bedroom apt. Kitchen 3rd floor. Separate utilities. $1050/month. Avl. March 15th Call Carlos (201)988-7536.

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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 Spacious 3 BR’s, LV/DR, Kitchen. H/W Floors. On street parking. $1,400/month. 1 month security. Avl. April 1st. 201-463-7034. N.ARLINGTON 3rd fl. 4 rooms. $1000/month. Separate utilities. 1 month security. W/D Hook-up Additional fee. Refrigerator included. H/W Floors. No pets. 1 block form NY/NJ transportation. Available Now. 201-618-0316.

NuTley NUTLEY 3 room apt. $900/month. freshly painted. New floors & rugs. Close to NY transportation. Move in condition. No pets. No smoking. 973-517-7517.

room for reNT E.NEWARK Room with Bathroom, Furnished, for single person. 1 month security & Rent. Available March 1st. Call 973-865-5766. KEARNY Room for single person, responsible, good manners. 1 month security & rent. 732-859-1678.

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PACKING CO. LOCATED IN FAIRFIELD NJ. (NEAR WILLOWBROOK MALL) IS LOOKING FOR WORKERS ON ALL POSITIONS. MUST BE LEGAL TO WORK ON USA. Please call 973-228-770

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Water Repairer FT position to install, repair & maint water mains, pipes, valves, fire hydrants & other water service equip. A min of one year exp is req. Exp in the oper of water trtmt plant apparatus, and/or varied plumbing work or 1 yr exp as a laborer in a public works dept is accepted. Valid NJ DL/CDL req. Position is temp & will be subject to an open comp exam conducted by the NJCSC. 40 hrs wk Sal $34,482. For residency req & applic, go to www.kearnynj.org. Applic deadline 03/6/14. Town of Kearny, Kearny NJ EOE/ADA

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Warehouse Supervisor Newark University Heights manufacturer is looking for a warehouse supervisor. Will be responsible to supervise pick and pack, shipping and receiving, and control inventory of both finished goods and components. Handle cycle counts and requisition parts from purchasing as needed. Must have a minimum of 5 years warehouse experience and at least 2 years supervisory. Computer literacy a must. Familiarity with AS400 , Word and Excel a plus. Some college preferred. Apply via fax at 973-643-2167 or call 973-643-3000.

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What you need to know to financially protect your family from flooding (StatePoint) When it comes to protecting your family from the devastation of unexpected events, you may think homeowners insurance is all you need to be covered. However, most standard homeowners insurance policies don’t cover flooding — the number one natural disaster in the United States. “If it can rain where you live, it can flood,” says Jeanne Salvatore of the Insurance Information Institute. “Just because you haven’t experienced a flood in the past, doesn’t necessarily mean you won’t in the future. Flood risk can change rapidly from year to year.” Experts advise to do your family a favor and prepare for the worst. Here are some tips to help you keep your head above water as you make plans to prepare for a flood: • Know the causes: Many may not think of flooding in winter, but the season can bring weather that can cause devastating floods, like heavy rains, rapid snowmelt and winter storms. Also, areas that have experienced a wildfire are at a significantly increased risk of flash flooding for up to five years. • Be proactive: Just a few inches of water can cost tens of thousands of dollars in damage and federal disaster assistance is usually a loan that must be paid back with interest. Additionally disaster assistance is only available if the president signs a declaration of disaster. Not all floods are declared a disaster, so get flood insurance before catastrophe strikes. • Don’t wait to get covered: Typically, there’s a 30-day waiting period before

flood policies take effect. Don’t wait until the storm clouds gather to get insured. • Insure wisely: Flood insurance, which is recommended for almost everyone, is available through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to homeowners, renters, condo owners and business owners. While rates are set and don’t differ from company to company or agent to agent, opting for a flood savvy agent means you will get your questions answered properly. • Stay safe: What’s even more important than protecting your home during a flood, is protecting you and your family. Floods can be life-threatening events, so monitor weather reports to assess impending flood risk and get to a safer location, when needed. Be sure to know the do’s and don’ts of flood safety. If flooding occurs, go to higher ground, avoiding flood-prone areas on the way. Never attempt to walk across flowing streams or drive through flooded roadways. Listen to a battery-operated radio for information. Turn off all utilities at the main power switch and close the main gas valve if advised to do so. Remember, flood water can contain harmful substances like gasoline and bacteria. If you’ve come in contact with floodwaters, wash your hands with soap and clean water. More flood safety tips can be found at Ready.gov. To assess your current risk for flooding and to locate an agent serving your area, visit FloodSmart.gov or call 888226-9499.

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Help create diamonds in the rough (StatePoint) A safe place to play is something that many parents and kids take for granted, but in scores of communities across the U.S., there are inadequate spaces for children to get off the streets and play different sports. When communities have sufficient facilities, children are more likely to engage with their peers to learn important life skills through sports and physical activity. The experts at the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation (CRSF) offer some ways you can help kids in your community have a safe place to play:

Foundation Help Many charitable organizations are out there looking to help communities in need. Foundations like the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation help underserved kids nationwide through programming and the construction of Youth Development Parks in America’s most needy areas. “When we started the foundation in memory of dad in 2001, we never dreamed it would have this impact on so many kids in need,” says Cal Ripken Jr., Baseball Hall of Famer and co-founder of the CRSF. “Our family is thrilled with the growth of the foun-

dation and the difference it is making in communities across the country.” The CRSF has recently launched a campaign to help build more multi-purpose, synthetic turf Youth Development Parks across the country to give kids safe places to play. The fields that the CRSF are building are done in partnership with local governments, corporations, concerned individuals and youth-serving organizations. Generally, interested communities raise or commit the first half of the money and foundations such as the CRSF

will contribute the rest in the form of cash donations and savings on construction costs. They’ll then gift it to the community and provide programming for kids in need. The CRSF is currently looking for interested communities. You can find more information and ways to donate at www. RipkenFoundation.org. Donate Many parks departments and recreation groups run on skeleton funding and don’t have nearly enough supplies to support adequate intramural leagues and after school sports programs. Consider donating

your extra sports equipment so kids have the tools needed to succeed on and off the field. Volunteer In many parts of the country, there is simply not enough staff to run after-school sports programs. Consider volunteering at a local park or after-school center. Giving your time to help kids in the community can mean the difference between a program’s survival and its demise. Many children are shaped by their time playing sports. You can help ensure that more kids get this important opportunity.

THEME: U.S. HISTORY

Solutions from 2/26/14

ACROSS 1. Tropical fruit 6. Bug enemy 9. ____ bargain 13. Relating to Quechuan people 14. Monetary unit of Afganistan 15. “_____ Science” (1985) 16. Daughter of a sibling 17. “But I heard him exclaim, ____ he drove out of sight...” 18. Wall hanging of handwoven fabric 19. *Anti-Communist ______ Doctrine 21. *U.K. and U.S.S.R. to U.S (19391945), e.g. 23. One-shot Atticus Finch’s forte 24. *He sent naval fleet to support North in Civil War 25. Big fuss 28. Relinquish, as in property 30. Win an auction 35. Dull or dense 37. Dutch cheese 39. Game ragout 40. Carpet layer’s calculation 41. Indy 500 entrant 43. Cajole 44. Earvin Johnson, Jr. 46. Of long ago 47. Burkina Faso neighbor 48. Olympian Ted Ligety’s sport 50. Feudal laborer 52. Bathroom sign 53. Like unwelcome neighbor 55. Web address 57. *Underground Railroad conductor 60. They are notoriously slow 63. *Location of General MacArthur’s last war 64. ET carrier 66. Nymph of lakes and springs 68. Liturgy instrument 69. In favor of 70. _____ br˚lÈe 71. Bookkeeping entry 72. Unwelcome deduction 73. Industrial center of the Ruhr DOWN 1. Bathtub hooch 2. “U” in I.C.U. 3. Tree or shrub type having winged fruit 4. Absence of matter, pl. 5. Like one with low hemoglobin 6. *Nixon worked to do this to relations with China

7. Hudson’s Bay Company original ware 8. Bubonic plague carriers 9. Disembodied spirit 10. Italian money, 1861-2002 11. *The Colonial Period and Roaring Twenties, e.g. 12. Highly anticipated during Super Bowl 15. Toothy marine mammal 20. Arabian chieftain 22. ___-tzu 24. High tea padded accessory 25. *Washington’s veep 26. Relating to dura mater 27. Opposite of alpha 29. *June 6, 1944 31. A boor lacks this 32. “Ulysses” protagonist

33. Candidate’s concern 34. *Mason’s partner 36. Get-out-of-jail money 38. Insignificant 42. Old episode 45. Charles Ponzi, e.g. 49. Bygone bird 51. *Gave us Miss Liberty 54. A pinch in the mouth 56. Pinocchio and his kind 57. Civil wrong 58. Craving 59. Beacon light 60. Tender 61. *Things Washington didn’t tell? 62. “The more things change, the more they stay the ____” 63. Ornamental carp 65. Joker to Batman, e.g. 67. Bear home

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Harrison and got a teaching job the following year as a fill-in social studies teacher and, eventually, working a half-day in that slot and the balance of the day as an aquatics instructor at the high school pool. Fife recalled that the current Council President Michael Dolaghan – the maintenance director for the Harrison Board of Education – “was in my first home room when I was teaching history.” In 1982, he became Harrison High principal and continued in that job until his retirement 11 years later. In Newark, the Fife family joined the old Presbyterian Church in Newark and Fife eventually saw service as a deacon, elder, clerk of the session and board of trustees. He continues to worship there. For relaxation, Fife said he and his wife enjoy visiting their summer house in Point Pleasant Beach at the Jersey Shore.

NA Health Department slates programs North Arlington Health Department, 10 Beaver Ave., offers several health clinics, beginning with a blood pressure and heath risk assessment screening held the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. The screenings will be conducted from 1 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.; no appointment is necessary. Dr. John Derrick Wallace will talk about the impact of hearing loss March 20 at noon in the senior center adjacent to borough hall. Wallace will focus on how hearing loss impacts the health and functioning of

older adults and how it may be associated with cognition, dementia, functional decline and social isolation. Lunch will be served and registration is required. The program is open to residents from surrounding communities. To register, call 201955-5695.A child health conference offering free immunization and well baby care for infants and pre-school children will be held on March 20. Required school-aged immunizations are available for those without health insurance coverage.

On Thursday, March 27, the health department will conduct a multiphasic blood screening, beginning at 7 a.m. An appointment is required for the screening, which will cost $22. The screening provides a complete blood count with differential, chemistry and lipid profile with CHD risk factor. C-Reactive protein, Homocysteine level tests, Hemoglobin A1C, and Vitamin D level testing are also available at additional cost. Attendees must fast before the blood test. For more information, call the health department.

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experience to be able to move Harrison forward same elective team in and the programs that place beyond year’s end Ray started.” by entering the DemoAlthough the June cratic Primary in June campaign would mark “aligned with the county his first bid for electicket.” tive office, Fife is by no That would place Fife means a newcomer to the as the head of the local political arena. When he Dems slate, running was head of the Harrison with incumbent council Education Association, mates Jesus Huaranga in Fife said he recruited the First Ward, Anselmo teachers to work on Millan in the Second, political campaigns for Laurence Bennett in the the then-Mayor Frank E. Third and Doran in the Rodgers and he recalled Fourth. Rodgers taking time to “I’ve spoken to the all congratulate those workthe council members ers at campaign functions personally and told them held at the old Carbone’s I’m going to run in the Restaurant. primary,” Fife said. Fife grew up in NewNominating petitions ark where he attended have yet to be filed for Hawkins St. Elementary the primary. School and East Side Bennett told The ObHigh School. He got a server he’s behind Fife all B.A. in social studies/ the way. “I’ve known him history from Montclair 50 years – I had him as State, an M.A. in guidmy swimming instructor ance from Jersey City – and through his work State College and an on the Redevelopment M.A. in administration Agency, as an educator from William Paterson and [school] administraCollege. tor and I know he has the In 1966, Fife moved to NEW MAyoR from

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held at the funeral home, followed by a private cremation. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.thielereid.com. Mr. Myers was born in Johnson City, Tenn., and later lived in Kearny before moving to North Arlington 50 years ago. He was a partner in Tom’s Service Center in Newark for 24 years before retiring in 1996. Tom is survived by his beloved wife Audrey Myers (nee Kerr); daughter Heather Rokosny and her husband Charles; grandchildren Kristian and Madison Rokosny; brother-in-law Austin Kerr and his wife Claudia; sisters Betty Comer and her husband William and Judy Supel and her husband Harry and many nieces and nephews and their families. He was predeceased by his parents Ruby Bennett (nee Previtt) and Taylor Myers and his sister Georgia Jenkins and her husband Les. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to a charity of your

Marion J. Teresavage Marion J. Teresavage, 83, of Girardville, Pa., formerly a 50-year resident of Kearny, passed away Friday, Feb. 28. Born in Girardville, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Yousavage Leckner Sr. She was a graduate of the former Butler Township High School, class of 1947, Fountain Springs, Pa., and was employed as a loan officer for the First Jersey Bank, Kearny, until her retirement. Marion was a member of St. Vincent DePaul Roman Catholic Church, Girardville, Pa. She was preceded in death by her husband Peter Teresavage in January 2010, and a daughter Mariane Johnstone in 1977. She is survived by her son Peter Teresavage III and his wife Linda of Shenandoah, Pa., sister Evelyn Leckner of Girardville, Pa., six grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren and nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, March 7, at 11 a.m. at St. Vincent DePaul Roman Catholic Church,

260 N. 2nd St., Girardville, Pa. A viewing will be held at the church at 9:30 a.m. until Mass. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery. Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, 1323 Centre St., Ashland, Pa. is in charge of funeral arrangements. Gladys Tubens

Gladys Tubens of Kearny died Feb. 21. Her funeral was arranged by the Armitage and Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Dr., Kearny. The funeral Mass was at St. Anthony’s Church and burial followed in Holy Cross Cemetery. Gladys came to this country from Peru 20 years ago. She is survived by her companion Enrique Bravo and her children Jesus, Gladys, Celena, Karina, Cinthia and Miguel Cordova and Milagros De La Rosa. Also surviving are eight grand-

children. Helen C. Wieczenski Helen C. Wieczenski (nee Bakula) died Feb. 22. She was 86. Born in Harrison, she was a lifelong resident. Arrangements were by the Armitage and Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Dr., Kearny. A funeral Mass was held at Our Lady of Czestochowa, followed by burial in Holy Cross Cemetery. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.armitagewiggins.com. Wife of the late Chester, Helen is survived by her children and their spouses Michael and Mary Wieczenski, Andrea and Raymond Kustosz and Thomas and Miranda Wieczenski; her grandchildren Kimberly, Heather, Jason, Steven, Jennifer, Thomas, Michael and Andrew and her great-grandchildren Gavin, Alyssa, Jonathan, Alexis, Madison, Saheli and Aanya. She was predeceased by her daughter and son-in-law Bernadette and Dave Tietjen and her brothers Chester, Leo and Louis Bakula. In lieu of flowers, kindly make a donation to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

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