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Talk about a real ‘con’ game By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent In our April 4 edition, The Observer warned readers of a new phone scam that was targeting Bergen County residents, but was expected to spread. We reported that unsuspecting targets were receiving phone calls from individuals purporting to be sheriff’s officers who demanded immediate payment of a fine because the call recipient has ostensibly failed to report for jury duty. Last week, the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) announced it had arrested two suspects. One is a Georgia corrections officer, one is an inmate in Georgia, and the scam was being run out of a prison in that state. As they say, you can’t make this stuff up. The accused were identified as Clarinda K. Carter, a guard at the privately run Wheeler State Correctional Facility in Alamo, Ga., and Covian J. Camp, incarcerated at Autry State Prison in Pelham, Ga. The two had apparently met at Wheeler, but Camp was later transferred to Autry. Carter, 26, waived extradition and was transported to the Bergen County Jail on May 16. She see JURY DUTY page

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The state has sent Thomas Egan to monitor Belleville Board of Education ﬁnances.

he state Department of Education has assigned a monitor to oversee the Belleville Board of Education’s fiscal operations. Thomas Egan, a former IRS employee who has worked the last 18 years as a school business administrator in Bergenfield and Garfield, will have oversight power over all spending and hiring in the Belleville school district. Egan, who has also been monitoring the Elmwood Park school district since January 2013, arrived in Belleville May 13 and was introduced to the school board members at their May 14 meeting. Egan told The Observer he’s in Belleville for two reasons: first, because the annual

audit of the district for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2013, compiled by McEnerney, Brady & Co. CPAs of Livingston, “found areas of concern – for example, proper accounting procedures were not being followed for all grant programs ….” and secondly, because “the district notified the executive county superintendent (Joseph Zarro) that it faced a substantial deficit.” School officials have estimated that the deficit could be as much as $2.5 million. “These two facts combined automatically initiated my being here,” Egan said. As part of their report to the district, the auditors had this observation: “It was noted during our engagement that management prepared cash flow projections for the District year 2013-2014. see MONITOR page

They’re on call to help seniors By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent NUTLEY – “Do you need anything?” “How can we help?” Or maybe just, “How are you?” The questions are simple. But to someone who has little human contact, they

mean the world. And, unfortunately, as the population ages -- and lives longer -- more and more Americans are finding themselves alone and feeling lost. In this town, there is a concerted effort to reach out to senior citizens, not only

through the usual clubs and other activities designed for them, but also through personal phone calls. At least twice a month. It’s communication that was heretofore lacking for some. But it is so much more. The call recipient is reminded that he or she is

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By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – f you grow it, they will come. That’s how the managers of the Kearny Community Garden see it as they plant the seeds for the garden’s second season in Riverbank Park on the river side of Passaic Ave., just north of Skinner Bros. Automotive. And it seems to be true, judging from the turnout at the official opening of the season May 10, as many of the approximately 50 individuals, families and/or community groups (like the Cub Scouts) who registered as urban “farmers” turned out to plant their “crops.” Last year, a group of about 10 volunteers, led by residents David and Jenny Mach and Erin Donnelly, got the garden going – with the town’s blessing to use the park – and were joined by another 10 folks down the road but, since then, interest has grown by leaps and bounds. For $20, a participant – individual/family/group – gets the use of up to five straw bales in which to plant their organic vegetables and/or flowers. Bales are favored because they attract fewer critters, are cleaner than raised soil beds and easier to tend, the organizers say. A $2,000 Sustainable Jersey Capacity-Building grant awarded the garden by PSE&G Foundation earlier this year has helped pay for some of the costs associated with maintaining the site. On May 10, gardeners – some wearing Kearny Community Garden sweatshirts sold as part of a February fundraiser that netted $220 to buy items like soil, ferti-

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Gardeners plant their veggies in bales at Kearny Community Garden. Inset, Gloria Bermeo-Ortiz tends to her cucumbers, tomatos, garlic and marigolds while Ed Bixler digs a hole for his potatoes.

lizer, tools, mats – were using spades, trowels or even pliers to create openings in the bales in which to insert their baby plantings. “The idea is to dig a hole as deep as you can,” said David Mach, to better protect the planting and ensure it’s getting sufficient nutrients. To enhance the growing process, Mach recommends the application of organic fertilizer – in the form of chicken manure – and water (in prescribed amounts) to the bales over a 10-day period. After five days of letting it sit, the bales are ready for planting. For those who want to try it out in their home garden, the process, Mach said, is detailed in Joel Karsten’s book, “Straw Bale Gardens,” copies of which the Kearny Community Garden happens to have available for sale for $20 each. The Kearny Public Library currently has two copies as well.. In composted form, “chick-

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en manure adds organic matter and increases the water holding capacity and beneficial biota in soil {and] provides nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium to your plants,” says the Seattle Tilth Association, a nonprofit organic gardening and urban ecology group. Mach says gardeners use hose connections installed at the site by the Kearny Public Works personnel to shoot high-pressure jets of water into the bales to help decompose the manure and “heat up” the mix for optimum growth. A crew of volunteers began preparing the bales for planting on April 26, providing adequate lead time before the participants were invited for the season “opener.” “Fertilizing the bales is the most labor intensive process of the whole growing season,” Mach said. “The more people we can teach to do it, the more we can expand the garden in the future.”

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Several of the planters randomly interviewed by The Observer on May 10 seemed to know a lot about what they were doing. Ed Bixler, back from last season, was busy planting 3-inch seed potatoes. Each one, he said, should produce 15 regular size potatoes. “It grows with a leafy attachment and you wait two weeks after the greenery appears and then you dig ‘em up,” he explained. Bixler, a longtime realtor active in many community efforts, and his wife Peg are also planting cucumbers, Bush beans, tomatoes, onions, broccoli and beets, along with marigolds and zinnias. “We’re trying to get everything in five bales,” he said. “God’s little acre.” Another returnee, Newark teacher Gloria Bermeo-Ortiz, was engaged in the process of fitting her grape tomatoes, cucumbers and garlic inside see GARDEN page

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Seek voters’ opinion on school shift By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent

feasibility study designed to make a case for East Newark to end its longstanding “sendEAST NEWARK – ing/receiving” school district with Harrison High School. orough residents will be asked to pay extra at- This past March, the school tention when they enter boards of East Newark and Kearny independently forthe voting booth for the Nov. mally endorsed the prospec4 general election. tive new “sending/receiving” Not only are they being arrangement but that doesn’t asked to choose two memmean it will happen. bers of the Borough Council Ultimately, the decision will (although the outcome will be up to the state Commislikely be decided in next sioner of Education. Undemonth’s Democratic Primary terred by their neighbor’s efcontest), but they’ll also see fort to uncouple the longtime a public question about the partnership, Harrison school future education of their officials, desiring to retain the children. revenue from tuition fees, are That question, as it will in negotiations with their East appear on the ballot, is this: Newark counterparts to see if “Should East Newark high a compromise can be reached. school students be sent to That brings us to the NoKearny High School instead vember referendum, which, of Harrison High School?” as noted by the resolution For more than a century, adopted by the Borough graduates of East Newark’s Council authorizing the move, single public school – which will be “non-binding.” Its puraccommodates preschool to pose, said Smith, “is to get the grade 8 – have been admitsentiment of the people” on ted to freshman classes (and the issue. “That’s why we set beyond) at Harrison High it down for November.” School but because of rising And, he added, “No mattuition fees, the East Newark ter what the people vote, the Board of Education – with state criteria [for changing strong backing from Mayor the sending/receiving district Joseph Smith, who chairs the setup] has to be met. That’s local Board of School Estimate – is actively pursuing an the law.” The feasibility study must demonstrate that the alternative. proposed change won’t imSmith favors the proposal, pact negatively on availabilpurely for monetary reasons. ity of educational facilities, He claims that by shifting to school finances and students’ Kearny High, the borough racial balance. school board – and, ultiAsked why he pushed for mately, the taxpayers – could the referendum, Smith said: save up to $400,000 a year in “I’ve been out there camtuition costs. In the context of paigning [on behalf of the a local school budget of about incumbent council members $5.4 million, that could make a aligned with him] and I’ve big difference, the mayor said. been hearing a mixture of In December 2013, the boropinions from residents. ough school board -- whose Some people have been saypresident is Marlene Smith, ing, ‘If we save money by the mayor’s wife – hired the switching to Kearny, why not Morristown law firm Prozio, do it?’, while others are skepBromberg & Newman for tical. … The attorney [hired up to $44,000 to undertake a

by the school board] recommended doing [the referendum].” When asked what he’d do if a majority of the voters opposed the move, Smith said: “We’ll give that [voting]

information to the Board of Education. It’s up to the Board of Education to decide what to do. I don’t try to sell them one way or another.” At any rate, Smith said, the legal process mandated

by the state Department of Education for preparing the study and getting it reviewed by the state “can take up to a year to do – we’ve got to cross a lot of bridges before we get there.”

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Nabbed in 72G I.D. theft By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY –

hanks to diligent police work, “a very involved” case of identity theft, dating back to December, has been solved and the suspect is now behind bars.

The accused, Donnell Prime, 37, of Union, was taken into custody by Kearny officers last week and was remanded to the Hudson County Jail. The victim was a local businessman whose bank account had been depleted by roughly $72,000, police said. Police Chief John Dowie

said the theft was first reported Dec. 18 when the victim was alerted to charges being made against the account. Officer Tom Bannon responded to the man’s place of business on Garfield Ave. and was informed that the victim had ruled out the possibility of internal theft, Dowie said.

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n an interview with Charley Rose aired last week on PBS, U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel was explaining the facts of global life, as filtered through the eyes of a Vietnam combat veteran. Hagel, who claimed he was representing the views of the Commander in Chief, President Obama, said that Congress needed to ante up defense spending if it wanted to keep the American military capability in cyber warfare technology up to par with the world’s other superpowers and to beat down the forces of terrorism. He reminded Rose that the U.S. has a military “presence” in 100 countries where, he said, we are helpmates to allies who want our help. Hagel didn’t use the word “treason” but he came pretty close when he warned that Congress better do its utmost

to avoid succumbing to the pitfalls of sequestration and accompanying budget cuts. (And it appears that Congress – facing mid-term elections – is listening, given the House’s willingness to hand the Pentagon $600 billion – more than it asked for – despite the brass’s offer to close some bases, shed the U-2 spy plane and other weapons. (Obama is seeking Congressional approval for a $3.7 trillion total national budget for 2014.) Still, Hagel – almost in the very next breath – told Rose that the U.S. “can’t be the world’s policeman.” Well, if that’s the case, why do we have a military “presence” all around the globe if we can’t settle every country’s disputes? And if that’s true, why does President Obama continue to challenge certain countries by drawing symbolic red lines if he knows – and those other

countries’ leaders know – we’re not going to stop them from crossing them? Hagel was emphatic about the need for the U.S. to continue investing in military technological infrastructure to keep up with the growth in the industry so we don’t fall off our perch as what the defense secretary sees as the world’s leading military power. When Rose asked why the U.S. military, with all its technological prowess, just doesn’t fly into Nigeria and flush out the 260 girls kidnapped by the Boko Haram, Hagel said the U.S. “has to be invited in” to the country. We can’t compromise a country’s “sovereignty,” he said. That would make us look as bad as Putin violating the sovereignty of Ukraine, wouldn’t it? Well, didn’t we violate that doctrine when we sent our Navy Seals into Pakistan to

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WE’VE GOT MAIL To the Editor: As was recently reported in The Observer, a pedestrian was struck and killed at the intersection of Passaic Ave.

and Belleville Turnpike in North Arlington. Earlier this morning (Saturday, May 16), I witnessed a second near-miss accident involving a pedestrian at this same location. A group representing a

kill Osama bin Laden? Oh, but that’s a different story, many readers will say. We had every moral justification to do that. Clearly we weren’t going to get any cooperation from Pakistan so we did what we had to do. I suppose if we – and Israel – concluded that the government of Iran was about to activate its nuclear reactor, that would make it okay for us to drop in for a surprise visit. Am I naively minimizing the danger out there? Am I saying there are no “bad guys” running loose and exploiting weak, corrupt governments around the world? No. I accept the fact that we live in an imperfect world, one that is fraught with peril, even within our own borders. But is the only answer for the superpowers to arm themselves to the hilt, continuing the endless cycle of investing in a technology whose objec-

tive is to kill more efficiently, all in the name of military “readiness”? As we’ve learned from the Snowden revelations, we all spy on each other – we know what our enemies – and our allies – are doing. Even Hagel admitted that the U.S. and China desire normalization of trade relations without having to duke it out on whether China or Japan has the right to grab the South China Sea islands. The only solution that makes any sense is working for world peace to preserve whatever sanity may be left. That means that nations with diverse cultures, economies, political and religious beliefs must come together in common cause to defeat the forces of evil – whether it’s a Hitler or Boko Haram. Or hunger, drought, global climate threats, etc., etc. – Ron Leir

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‘KEEP INTERSECTION CLEAR’ North Arlington sports league was panhandling at the intersection. The intersection was extremely congested, and a young girl darted between traffic to donate to one of the individuals collecting. This girl was nearly hit by a car.

Traffic at this intersection is bad enough on weekends; I am not sure why the municipality allows these panhandlers during these weekend periods, which only exacerbate the traffic conditions and in consideration of the recent

fatality. I call on the Borough of North Arlington to prohibit the practice of street collections at this location.

support and generosity. They wish to thank all who contributed from the bottom of their hearts and can’t wait to see

everyone next year.

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‘THANKS TO ALL CONTRIBUTORS’ To the Editor: The Fred Kuhrt Scholarship Fund would like to extend a

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Job Haines hosts ‘prom’ Assisted Living resident James Glinski and an unidentified Bloomfield College senior enjoy dancing up a storm at a “Senior Senior Prom” at Job Haines, 250 Bloomfield Ave., Bloomfield. Students and residents had a wonderful time together. For more information visit www.jobhaines.org or call 973-7430792.

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“Your Family’s Lawyer” Bryan Burns Stone Setters of North Arlington and Towaco assembled the Portuguese monument that will be unveiled at a dedication ceremony in Riverbank Park in Kearny on June 1. The stone base weighs 1,921 pounds; the obelisk, 3,600 pounds; and the circular top, 608 pounds, according to the contractor. The structure, which is being financed by members of Kearny’s PortugueseAmerican community, pays tribute to their contributions to Kearny and the outlying area.

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Scouts earn Eagle designation Two Belleville High School seniors are in line for the highest award in scouting. Avery Federico and Vincent Lamparello, both of Bloomfield Troop 28 will be inducted as Eagle Scouts next month. To qualify, both completed service projects. Vincent hosted, catered and provided entertainment (courtesy of the Somers Dream Orchestra) for a senior citizens prom hosted by the Belleville Knights of

Columbus building on Oct. 20, 2013. “I would like to thank all of my family who participated – my dad for helping with the band and my mom for helping me come up with the idea and keeping my head on straight throughout the project,” Vincent said. Avery designed and built irrigation systems for two community gardens in Montclair and Irvington last summer. “This was a terrific learning experience,” Avery said.

“I had lots of fun meeting new people and helping the environment. I hope that all of the food grown in this garden will make the citizens in these areas both happy and healthy. I would also like to thank the Essex County 4-H, my family, and everyone else who made this idea a possibility.” Induction ceremonies are slated for June 2 at 7 p.m. at the scouts’ home base, Fairview Elementary School, 376 Berkeley Ave., Bloomfield. Photo courtesy Gary Klotzkin

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f you’re a fan of “Breaking Bad” — and let’s face it, you really should be — you’ve probably seen his name in the opening credits countless times. He’s a producer and writer for the series that in just a few short seasons, became one of the most popular TV shows in American history — and one of the most watched ever on cable TV. His name is Thomas Schnauz, and until he was age 10, he called Kearny home. In the time since he lived here — Ann and Drew Taylor are his aunt and uncle and still live in Kearny — he’s gone on to be one of the most prolific TV writers of a generation. And yet, he still fondly recalls, to this day, many great memories of growing up in West Hudson. “I spent a lot of time in Kearny when I was younger. I was born there and grew up on Highland Ave., and went to school through the fourthgrade at Garfield Elementary,” Schnauz told The Observer exclusively. “Even after my mom, dad, sister and I moved to South Jersey when I was 10, I’d come back at Christmas and the summer to visit grandparents and friends. I don’t get back as much as I’d like (now). When my grandmother, Dorothy Yobs, moved down to South Jersey, that’s when my visits started to tail off. When I can take a detour between South Jersey and New York City, I try to get fish and chips on Kearny Ave.” Making it big in Hollywood Schnauz says he realized he could make it in Hollywood around his junior year

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in college. That year, he left undergraduate studies at Rutgers for film school. After he finished film school, he took the bold step of moving to Los Angeles to take a shot at TV — and wouldn’t you know it, at the time, he knew Vince Gilligan, “Breaking Bad’s” creator, head writer and executive producer, before Gilligan was a huge name in the industry. “I called him for advice, and my call came just as they were starting an ‘X-Files’ spinoff called ‘The Lone Gunmen,’” Schnauz said. “He told me to come up with some story ideas for the show and to come pitch them to the producers. I came up with six ideas, and luckily they liked one of them. They hired me to write that idea, and they liked the writing enough to put me on the staff. There was a lot of luck in the timing of that phone call. Another month later or earlier, who knows what would have happened?” Indeed.

‘Breaking’ not so ‘bad’ at all It all happened perfectly for Schnauz, because his relationship with Gilligan led to his being hired ultimately to work with Gilligan — and actors Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul — on “Breaking Bad.” “He (Gilligan) has a great sense of what makes a compelling and fun story,” Schnauz said. “Like I said, all of us writers get to pitch crazy ideas, but he has final say of what goes to the screen, and his choices are always fantastic.” Schnauz says it was a thrill to see what he’d written put into action by Cranston, Paul and other “Breaking Bad” cast members. “It’s one thing to write all of this crazy stuff, but it is so comforting as a writer to know that these actors will take what you’ve written and raise it to a level that you didn’t imagine,” Schnauz said. “I was so happy with the ‘End Times’ (episode) scene on the page, but to see what Bryan and Aaron did

Schnauz, center, on set of ‘Breaking Bad,’ with Jonathan Banks and Bryan Cranston, who played the notorious Walter White. Schnauz (r.), with Aaron Paul.

with it was just jaw-dropping. And it was always like that with them. “They worked hard on every scene and dug things out that you didn’t realize were going to be there. The skill they have is amazing, plus you have the added bonus of them (being) fun to be around, so work was always a joy.” After ‘Breaking Bad’? “Breaking Bad” fans have known for some time now that a prequel to the show, “Better Call Saul,” starring Bob Odenkirk, is set to debut in November on American Movie Classics (the same network “Breaking Bad” was on). The show will feature BB character Saul Goodman, the not-so-ethical attorney who was always protecting Walter White and Jesse Pinkman — only before they met the lawyer. Jonathan Banks, who played BB’s Mike Ehrmantraut, is also expected to be on the prequel.

Schnauz is currently in the midst of writing scripts for the show — and actually was doing just that when The Observer approached him for this story. “It’s a prequel to ‘Breaking Bad,’ so we’re exploring what made Saul, Saul,” Schnauz said. “The tone will actually be similar to BB, but I think Bob Odenkirk is going to bring a comedy edge to even the most serious of scenes.” The bottom line for Schnauz, however, is that for all of his recent success, he says all of it was possible because of the time he spent in Kearny. “Kearny really shaped who I am as a person and I was sad when we left,” he said. “All my friends were there and my favorite school teachers were at Garfield. And I certainly had great summers playing kick the can and manhunt in the streets — and the best fish and chips I’ll ever have. I’m sorry so many of the shops are gone.”

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KPD blotter: Station robbery, MV thefts Kearny police are working with their counterparts in Belleville to apprehend a man who assaulted and robbed an attendant at the Jersey Oil gas station on Passaic Ave. KPD Officers Angelo Palagano and Tim Castle responded to the station at 10:30 p.m., May 18, and found the attendant bleeding profusely from a head wound. Gathering information from the victim and

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Minho” dance group at 5 p.m. hour guided nature walk in DeKorte Park is run by Kearny the NJMC and the Bergen The Presbyterian BoysCounty Audubon Society. AfGirls Club, 663 Kearny ter the walk, there will be a Ave., hosts a Tricky Tray noon reception in the park’s Saturday, May 31. Doors Meadowlands Environment open at 6 p.m. Admission is Center for the Flyway Gal$15, which includes a sheet lery show, “The Nature of of prize tickets and dessert. the Meadowlands,” featurBuy tickets in advance. For ing artwork photography tickets, call Vanessa Vieira at and archival images from East Newark 201-335-8336 or Tom Fraser the coffee-table book of the East Newark Health and same name. Social Services Day is set for at 201-991-6734 or email v_ vieira28@yahoo.com. Check meadowblog.net for May 29, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at New Jersey Blood Services last-minute weather updates. the Senior Center, 37 President St. Staff from the North will conduct a blood drive at Guests are asked to sign a Domingo’s Bakery, 160 Passtandard liability release Hudson Community Action good for NJMC/BCAS events health van will do screenings saic Ave., June 4, 2 to 8 p.m. St. Stephen’s Church, 676 throughout the year. To and outline benefit proKearny Ave., hosts a tour R.S.V.P., contact Don Torino grams. of the church June 1, 1:30 of the BCAS at greatauk4@ West Hudson Brave aol.com or call 201-230-4983. Women Fighting Breast Can- to 4 p.m., to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Lyndhurst Health Departcer meets the last Friday of ment, 601 Riverside Ave., every month from 7 to 9 p.m. completion of the church building. Register by calling hosts: at the East Newark Senior the rectory office at 201-998• A blood screening Friday, Center, 37 President St. The 3314. June 6. Appointments begin group provides an atmosKearny Public Library, at 8 a.m. Staff will screen for phere of warmth and com318 Kearny Ave., will hold chemistry profile, cholesfort for patients and family. a painting party with art terol level, blood count, and For more information, call Emma at 201-998-6828, Rosa teacher Desiree Mills Friday, thyroid level. This service is May 30, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Par- available to Lyndhurst resiat 201-246-7750, Fatima at ticipants will go home with dents ages 18 and older for a 973-485-4236 or email emitheir own acrylic painting $20 fee. dura2@yahoo.com. on a 16- by 20-inch canvas. To pre-register for an apThis class is open to ages 14 pointment, call the Health Harrison Centro Romeu Cascaes an- and up. A $5 registration fee Department at 201-804-2500. nounces the following events helps cover the cost of paints Payments can be submitted and canvases. Class size is in cash or checks made payfor Portugal Day: limited. Call the library at able to Medical Laboratory • Saturday, May 31 – Fes201-998-2666 to reserve a Diagnostics. tival at Washington Middle • Senior forum Friday, May School Playground, Harrison slot. The Salvation Army, 443 30, at 10 a.m., in cooperation Ave. and Patterson St., noon Chestnut St., offers computer with Clara Maass Medical to 11 p.m., with Zumba at 6 Center, Senior Helpers, and p.m., Michael Jackson tribute classes in the following areas: basic computer skills Park Financial Group. Guests at 7 p.m. and performance (mouse, keyboard, Internet), receive a free breakfast. Exby “Os Rouxinois” Casa do email and Microsoft Ofperts will discuss aging with Minho Dance Group at 8 fice Suite (Word, Excel and dignity, financial and estate p.m. Powerpoint). Classes are planning, and osteoporosis. • Sunday June 1 – Mass Mondays and Tuesdays from Call the Health Department at Holy Cross Church at 9 10 a.m. to noon. The class fee to reserve a seat. a.m.; flag raising at Town is $30 per 12 hours of instrucLyndhurst Public Library, Hall featuring a perfortion. 355 Valley Brook Ave., ofmance by “Rancho Infantil Contact Pete at 201-889fers the following children’s Camponeses do Minho” 1352 for more information. activities for which registraChildren’s Dance Group at tion is required: 10 a.m.; Breakfast reception Lyndhurst • Father’s Day Craft, for at Centro Romeu Cascaes, The N.J. Meadowlands pre-k to grade 3, Thursday, 308 William St., featuring an Commission hosts the First- June 12, 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. exhibit of works by HarSunday-of-the-Month Bird • Summer Mobile Craft, rison Portuguese language for grades 1 to 4, Wednesday, school students at 10:30 a.m.; Walk and gallery reception Sunday, June 1, at 10 a.m. June 18, 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. festival at Washington Mid• Summer Reading Regisdle School playground, noon The walk starts outside the tration, for pre-K to grade to 7 p.m., featuring a perfor- Meadowlands Environment Center. This free, two6, for “Fizz, Boom, Read,” mance by “Camponeses do Belleville Irish American Association sponsors a trip to Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, Boston and Mohegan Sun Casino, June 2-6. Cost is $485. For an itinerary or more information, call Pat at 973-751-5308 or email patn139@aol.com.

the library’s summer reading program. Registration concludes June 14. Activities may include science experiments, robot building, Grossology fun, nature explorations, plus programs, prizes drawing, contests, and more. For more information, call the library at 201-804-2480, ext. 3, or visit http://www. lyndhurstlibrary.org/.

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The Angry Coffee Bean, 80 Ridge Road, hosts these upcoming events: • An art show for Kearny’s Schuyler School is set for Thursday, May 29, 5 to 7:30 p.m., to benefit the Schuyler Art Club. • Greyhound Angels, an organization dedicated to the placement of retired racing greyhounds into loving adoptive forever homes, will conduct a “meet and greet” Saturday, May 31, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information on these events, call 201-7725554. Join the North Arlington Library, 210 Ridge Rd., for these events: • Jazz at the Angry Coffee Bean: Visit the Angry Coffee Bean, 89 Ridge Road, Thursday, June 12, at 6 p.m., to learn about Newark and the importance of jazz to the city’s culture. • Registration is open for the Summer Reading kick-off event. Youth Stages will present a play shop for ages 3 to 9, Wednesday, June 25, at 4 p.m. To register, call 201-9555640, ext. 126. Arlington Youth Center, 1 Legion Place, (behind Borough Hall) conducts registration for its 2014 summer program through Wednesday, June 11. Sign up Monday to Friday, 2 to 5 p.m. This seven-week program is for borough residents only between ages 5 and 10, costs $40 per week and runs Monday to Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Fridays, 9 to 11:30 a.m. Space is limited and registrants can pick and choose their weeks of enrollment. For more information,

call 201-997-7709. American Legion Alexander Stover Post 37 meets Monday, June 2, at 8 p.m., at NAFD Engine Co. 2, 550 Schuyler Ave. All veterans are invited. North Arlington Fire Department Eagle Truck Co. 3 Ladies Auxiliary is hosting an art auction fundraiser on Saturday, June 7, at 7 p.m. at Eagle Truck Co. 3 Legion Pl. The event features art in all media and price ranges, door prize, wine & cheese, light hors d’oeuvres, dessert & coffee. Admission is $15 per person/$25 per couple. For tickets or information, contact Kelly King at 201889-9052.

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Nutley Recreation Department is accepting applications through June 30 for the 2014 Recreation Cheerleading Program at the Recreation Department, 44 Park Ave. Or, register online at www.Nutleynj.org. This program is open to Nutley youngsters who will be in grades 3 through 8 as of September. The fee is $35. For more information, call 973-284-4966 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Nutley’s 49th annual Recreation Golf Tournament -- including golfing, lunch, dinner and prizes -- will be Monday, June 23, at Hendrick’s Field Golf Course in Belleville. Shotgun start is at 1 p.m. The fee is $125 per player. Participants will have dinner, which costs $65, after golf at The Chandelier. For more information, or to sponsor a hole, contact Frank DeMaio at 973-2844900, ext. 2512, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The Women’s Auxiliary of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 120 Prospect St., sponsors a craft clearance and rummage sale Saturday, May 31, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the parish hall (lower level of church). The sale will include handmade crafts, household items, accessories and more. Rain will not cancel the sale.

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Residents of East Newark We need your help. Simply put, the incumbent powers in East Newark have made it so that challengers cannot stand up to Mayor Joe Smith and his “crony-council.” Under Mayor Joe Smith and his handpicked council East Newark has been a stagnant town, yet has seen annual tax increases and mismanaged spending. This June 3rd 2014, we can pave a new road for the citizens of East Newark by ejecting Joe Smith’s council members and replacing them with two poignant and responsible community members. We want to fight for our town, foster development, fix spending, and address the issues facing our borough. So help us. We would like to remind you the VOTER that your vote whether by mail in ballot on June 3rd at the polls is private and no person can figure out who you voted for. We address the issue because many have expressed fear of retaliation from the Mayor, the Council and the Police Department for seeking change. This is East Newark’s chance to have independent representation that answers only to the people and not the Mayor’s politics.

MICHAEL MAGLIOTTI is a lifelong resident of East Newark who wants

to see improvement in this borough’s access to education. Sending our children away from a Blue Ribbon School is exactly what Magliotti plans to end. As a concerned resident and councilman, Magliotti will ensure the educational and recreational future of East Newark.

GIANNI DONATES is an accountant and resident of East Newark passionate on fixing East Newark’s 25-year financial plummet. Cronyism and irresponsible spending are what Donates wants to eliminate, to ensure a fiscally stable future of East Newark.

If you want public servants that are accountable to the public, we need your help. June 3rd, you have a choice to vote for two individuals who have laid out a plan and resisted dirty campaign tactics, or a mud-slinging, inactive administration.

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Raymond Jacobus. “I’m not here to solve the problem by These projections indicated myself,” he said. the potential for liquidity Actually, one important issues for the period ending decision – one option for June 30, 2014.” The auditors making up the apparent defirecommended “that manage- cit – has already been made, ment monitor cash flows according to Egan. “There and develop a plan to adwon’t be a referendum to dress any potential issues.” ask the taxpayers for more Egan anticipates spending money,” he asserted. Asked 20 hours a week in Belleville how the board would get the and 20 hours a week in cash, he declined to say. Elmwood Park, “depending The board’s school budget on the workload.” The onefor 2014-2015 stands at $62.6 year contract he signed with million, of which $36.2 milthe state calls for him to be lion is to be raised through paid $96 an hour for up to 20 local taxation. hours a week. In the meantime, Feldman While he’s in the district, said she’s “put a freeze on all Egan said, “I have final ap[school] accounts.” So far, proval on all expenses.” she said, the board has been As a way of familiarizing able to meet payroll and pay himself with the district’s vendors and is planning to operations, Egan said he’ll proceed with all necessary be “reviewing all financial hirings for the upcoming and personnel records to school year. For example, get an understanding of the she noted, “There will be district’s needs.” fall [athletic] coaches.” Egan said he’ll be underEgan said he plans to taking that review with the share his mission with other help of central staff, includ- stakeholders in the school ing Schools Superintendent community by scheduling a Helene Feldman and Interim “Meet the Monitor” session Business Administrator with the public during the

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week of June 9. Once a time and place are firmed up, he plans to arrange to publicize the event through the district website and local press. Egan said he feels it’s important to spread the word through the community about what his task involves, so “the more people that come, the better.” He said he also plans to meet separately with unions representing district employees. Egan said his overarching guide in making decisions in tandem with district officials will be “how is this going to affect the students?” At the May 14 school board meeting, the board passed a resolution “acknowledg[ing] that the [Morristown] firm of Schenck, Price, Smith & King attorneys at law … will represent Thomas Egan, state monitor, for any legal matters that relate to his official duties as state monitor.” Asked about that move, Egan said that he’ll rely on the firm’s legal expertise – “since I’m not a lawyer”

– if he finds himself in a disagreement with Belleville school officials in the interpretation or application of state school statutes. “This way, I can go get a second opinion,” he added. But on the basis of his experience thus far, Egan said he didn’t expect that to happen. “Since I’ve been in Elmwood Park,” he said, “I’ve never had to use an attorney.” Among the auditors’ findings were these: • That the district issue purchase orders before purchasing goods or services and that they be signed by vendors. • That the district obtain political contribution disclosure forms from vendors. • That the district promptly remove terminated employees from the health bill. • That the district ensure that purchases made with Title I funds be used only for Title I purposes and not for professional development. • That the district stop using Title II funds for the

payment of association dues for principals and the district reimburse the grant program for $12,800. • That the district reimburse $22,227 for equipment purchases to the Carl D. Perkins grant program “since it does not appear that it has been received as of Nov. 15, 2013” and that the district establish Perkins grant award advisory boards as required by law. • That sales tax should not be paid on purchases made by teachers running the student activity account. • That the athletic department maintain a summary of gate receipts collections and an inventory of game tickets issued for each athletic event and a reconciliation be done after each game where the collections are matched to the number of tickets issued and that all gate receipts collectors must sign off on the turnover. • That the district review the enrollment documentation and accurately reflect that information on the report submitted to the state.

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QP’s Negroni heads to state sectionals on high note Natalie Negroni has established herself as one of the most diversified track and field athletes in the area. The Queen of Peace junior competes in four events – the high jump, the 200-meter dash, the 100-meter hurdles and the 400-meter hurdles. Two weeks ago, at the Bergen County Division D championships, Negroni won the 400-meter hurdles, finished second in the 100-meter hurdles, placed third in the high jump and seventh in the 200-meter dash. A week later, Negroni was sixth at the Bergen County Meet of Champions in the 400-meter hurdles and 12th in the 100-meter hurdles. “I’ve been trying to focus more on the high jump,” said Negroni, a resident of Kearny. “I think I’m getting there with the 200. I love track more than anything. I’ve played soccer since I was a little girl, but once I did track, I fell in love with it.” Queen of Peace head track and field coach Ron Mazzolla has been around the block a few times, having spent nearly 20 years as the coach at North Arlington. Mazzolla cannot stop

singing the praises of Negroni. “She really is a pleasure to work with,” Mazzolla said. “I made her a captain this year and she’s really embraced this leadership role. I might be late getting to the school, but all I have to do is call her to get things set up. She’s out there setting up the hurdles. She gets everyone together so when I get there, everyone’s ready to go. She’s just a pleasure to coach and be with.” Mazzolla believes that Negroni is just scratching the surface of her ability. “The key to her success, other than staying healthy, is to work a little more with her upper body,” Mazzolla said. “She needs to get just a little physically stronger. We’re working on her technique and her times, but I really think next year, she’s going to be at the top of her game. I think she has the potential to be either No.1 or No. 2 in Bergen County in both (hurdles) events.” Negroni said that she matured greatly between her sophomore and junior years. “I take it real serisee VIEW page

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The Belleville boys’ volleyball team has advanced to the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 1, Group IV semifinals and owns 21 wins on the season. Front row, from l., are Ammar Rahim, Brandon Ojeda, Raymond Cortez and Douglas Fonseca. Back row, from l., are head coach John Spina, P.J. Gencarelli, Edward Peralta, Edward Edghill, Marlon Rodriguez and assistant coach Ryan Sheridan. Missing is Kevin Vicente.

two big spots from last year.” One of those spots came when junior Edward Edghill moved from outside hitter to ohn Spina knew that his Belleville High School boys’ middle hitter. Spina was taking a little bit of a gamble, putting volleyball team would be Edghill inside, but it turned out very competitive this season. to be a blessing. Spina just didn’t know how “Edghill is a very versatile competitive. player,” Spina said of Edghill, The Buccaneers advanced to who has collected 59 kills and the NJSIAA North Jersey Sec40 blocks this season. “He’s tion 1, Group IV semifinals last made us very hard to stop.” Thursday with a straight set 25The other move was to find 16, 25-16 victory over Lakeland a temporary replacement for Regional. junior Marlon Rodriguez, who The Buccaneers, now 21-6, was suffering from a handwill face Wayne Valley in the ful of injuries. Rodriguez is semifinals Wednesday afteralso a fine soccer player at the noon. school. Needless to say, it’s been a So Spina looked to junior fun run for the Buccaneers. Raymond Cortez to replace “I expected that we would Rodriguez. have a good team,” said Spina, “He’s our jack of all trades,” who doubles as the girls’ volSpina said of Cortez. “His main leyball coach at Belleville in position was defensive spethe fall. “But we did have to fill

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cialist, but we moved him to outside hitter.” The two moves turned out to solidify the Buccaneers, as did the healthy return of Rodriguez, who has 80 kills, 102 digs and 65 service points, albeit in limited duty. Junior Ammar Rahim is the team’s setter. “He’s probably our most underrated kid,” Spina said. “He has springs in his legs. He can really stuff the ball.” To go along with his incredible 555 assists and 33 kills, Rahim also has 30 blocks, 99 service points and 19 service aces. “In the past, I used to have to call every play,” Spina said. “This year, Ammar runs it all by himself. He makes the calls. He also spreads the ball around see BELLEVILLE next page

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of being “the most improved player,” according to Spina. “He’s become so much of and keeps everyone happy. I a better player.” Spina said. would rank him right up there “He’s such a positive influence with the best setters in the on the floor.” state.” Cortez has accrued 131 digs Senior Brandon Ojeda is one for the season, along with 126 of the Bucs’ top reserves. service points and 19 service “We bring him in off the aces. bench, because he does Junior Douglas Fonseca is whatever we need him to do,” another rapidly improving Spina said. “He was playing player. defensive specialist for us, but “He’s improved dramatiwe moved him up. If Brancally,” Spina said. “We brought don was on another team, he him in as a blocker, but now would probably start. He’s that he’s hitting the ball hard, so talented.” we use him as a hitter. He’s Cortez earns the distinction progressed very nicely and

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I like what he brings to the table.” Fonseca has 14 blocks, 23 kills and 54 service points this season. The key to the Buccaneers’ success is junior outside hitter P.J. Gencarelli, who plays every single position on the floor. “In my opinion, I think he’s the best hitter in the state,” Spina said. “His vertical leap has improved and he hits from any place on the court. He blocks just as good as anyone and he’s a force at the net. His jump serve is the best I’ve ever seen. It’s unstoppable.”

Gencarelli has 319 kills and eclipsed the 500 kill mark for his career earlier this year. He has 139 digs, 137 service points and 63 service aces. He also has 29 blocks. “He really does it all,” Spina said. Senior Edward Peralta is the team’s middle blocker. He has 83 blocks on the season, as well as 112 kills and 104 service points. “He’s a very hard worker,” Spina said of Peralta. Kevin Vicente is the team’s libero. He has been playing competitive volleyball for only two seasons.

“He is the guy who sets the pace for us,” Spina said of Vicente, who has 224 digs. The Buccaneers have their sights on another upset in the state tournament. A year ago, the Bucs upset Wayne Valley. Now, they get to see Wayne Valley again. “It will be a battle,” Spina said. “We scrimmaged them early in the season. We hope to go in and upset them again.” Nothing will deter the Buccaneers if their work ethic is any indication. A state sectional championship is now just two wins away.

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on working on. We’ll see next to prepare a little for college. year how much we’ve been After all, she is a junior. Colable to help her.” ously,” Negroni said. “I want- lege will be here soon enough. Negroni’s teammate and “I have been getting a lot of ed to be a captain this year. I fellow Kearny resident Kas Roletters from colleges,” Negroni love the sport and I like havzalski won the Bergen County said. ing an organized team.” Meet of Champions in the pole More will certainly come if vault, having cleared 12-1 1/2., so So there’s no problem Negroni fares well at the NJshe is an athlete to watch over rounding up the rest of her SIAA Non-Public B North state the next two weeks. teammates for practice? sectionals in Toms River over But Negroni leads the way “I’m just an organized perthe weekend. for the Golden Griffins, no son,” Negroni said. “Ever since “I’m trying not to think question. With her versatility, I was younger, I was organized. about it too much,” Negroni she’s an inspiration for everyI color organized everything. said of the state sectionals. “I It’s just the way I am.” just hope I can continue to do Photo by Jim Hague one involved in the Queen of well. I think it’s all just working Queen of Peace junior Natalie Negroni competed in four events at the recent Peace track and field proNegroni knows that the gram. hurdles races are her bread and toward the goal, which is to be Bergen County Division D championship, winning the 400-meter hurdles. on top for my senior year.” butter. “When she’s running with “If I focus on the hurdles, I the best, you can definitely see can still do other things,” Negroni said. “I enjoy doing all of the improvement,” Mazzolla Get a FREE Full Body Checkup Today… them. It definitely helps me get said. “I still think she needs to Early Detection is Everything! improve her body. That’s one ready for college.” MOHS Skin Cancer Surgery It’s not too soon for Negroni of the major objectives we plan VIEW from

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Nutley’s Mercadante belts 3-run homer, lifting Maroon Raiders to sectional semis By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer

the years. I’ve almost become used to it.” Nutley head baseball coach All Nico Mercadante wanted Bob Harbison has no problem to do was make a name for spelling Mercadante’s last himself. name – and putting that name But the versatile Nutley in the Maroon Raiders’ lineup High School senior was having every game. a tough time achieving that “I can always find a spot goal. for him,” Harbison said. “He’s How tough? been a three-year starter for Well, when the time came us. He started as an outfielder, for Mercadante to receive but last year, we needed a his warm-up hoodie for the third baseman, so we just baseball team this spring, his put him there. This year, we last name was misspelled as needed a first baseman, so we “Mercandante.” moved him there. He’s become “I didn’t even notice it at a very good first baseman and first,” said Mercadante, who he also has the best arm on has played the outfield, third the team.” base and now first base over Mercadante likes having the the last three years for the ability to play multiple posiMaroon Raiders. “You don’t tions on the field. know how many times I’ve “I really love the game and had my name misspelled over I understand the different Nutley senior first baseman Nico Mercadante.

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points of it,” Mercadante said. “I can play all over the place and I try to do that. I play for the New Jersey Athletics during the summer and I have played every position for that team. I’ve even played catcher. I love it. I love playing every position. It gives me a better look from the different positions.” Mercadante is the quintessential team player. “I want to do whatever it takes to help my team win,” Mercadante said. Last Wednesday, the Maroon Raiders traveled to Governor Livingston in Berkeley Heights for the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 2, Group III quarterfinals. The Maroon Photo by Jim Hague

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Raiders faced a Governor Livingston squad that began the 2014 season ranked among the state’s top 20 teams and were seeded second in the state sectionals. Mercadante was in the Nutley lineup, batting seventh and playing first base. “To be honest, I was batting fourth or fifth in the beginning of the year, but I like the seven slot better,” Mercadante said. “It takes a lot of stress off me, because pitchers don’t expect anything coming out of the No. 7 hitter.” Harbison does expect things from Mercadante. “He’s very dangerous,” Harbison said. “When he puts his bat to the ball, generally good things happen.” In Mercadante’s second at-bat, he struck out, but not without a fight. “He must have fouled off seven pitches,” Harbison said. “It was a good at-bat. He was fighting it, facing a very good pitcher. Afterwards, I told Nico that it was a great at-bat and told him to keep his head up. He did a good job remaining positive.” “The first two previous atbats, the pitcher was pitching me outside,” Mercadante said. “So the next time, I was set up looking outside. I fouled off one pitch, but then he went outside again and I caught one.” With runners on first and second in the top of the sixth

inning, Mercadante went with the outside pitch and belted it over the fence for a threerun homer, helping to give the Maroon Raiders the 6-2 upset victory and the right to advance to the state sectional semifinals this week against the winner of West Essex and Morristown. It was clearly the biggest single hit that Nutley baseball has enjoyed in a few years. For his efforts, Mercadante has been selected as The Observer Athlete of the Week for the past week. Mercadante certainly felt good helping to contribute to such a huge victory. “It felt amazing,” Mercadante said. “The ball came off the bat great and just kept going. I’m pretty proud of myself. I’m just glad to help out.” Harbison was a little surprised with the way Mercadante’s drive carried. “He hit the ball to right center and it was pretty deep, so we had the runners tagging up,” Harbison said. “But I could see that the centerfielder wasn’t going to make a play on it and it just left the park. He is a power hitter and a strong kid. It was a huge hit.” Haribson said that Mercadante is more of a “streaky hitter.” Mercadante is batting .306 with two doubles, two triples and now two home runs – none better than the shot that lifted the Maroon Raiders to the sectional semifinals.

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“We needed everyone against that good team,” Harbison said. “We needed our No. 7 hitter to come up big and he did.” Harbison likes Mercadante’s approach to the game. “He’s a good kid,” Harbison said. “He’s pretty quiet, but he works very hard. He’s serious about baseball and plays all the time. I’ll always find a spot for a kid like him, because he’s that dangerous. He has that kind of talent.” But Mercadante knows

his baseball career will be coming to an end shortly. He plans on attending William Paterson University, but will not play baseball there. “I am going to try to get into their dental program,” Mercadante said. “I want to go to dental school and become a dentist, so I have to dedicate myself to my education and getting into a good dental school.” So Mercadante made a name for himself before he moved on – and will be forever remembered in Nutley

baseball folklore. “It means a lot to me,” Mercadante said. “It’s been building up to this. In the beginning of the season, I was doing pretty well, but honestly, I got too comfortable and I went 0-for-3 in a couple of games. I just had to get my head on straight and focus. Maybe this home run will start me back up again.” If it does, then Nico Mercadante picked the right time to make that name for himself, with or without the extra n in his last name.

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W.H.A.T. closes season with ‘The Fantasticks’ A charming love story, magical illusions and memorable music will bring the West Hudson Arts and Theater Company’s 2013-14 season to a close with a production of the world’s longest-running Tony-award winning musical, “The Fantasticks,” with book and lyrics by Tom Jones and music by Harvey Schmidt. In the cast are: Dennis Oliveria, Kylie Marie Gonzalez, Michael Antonelli, Geoffrey Waumans, Jonathan Brandao, Dann Pryce, Jay Blau and Nick Ardito. Robert Strauch directs. Performances are Friday, June 6, 7:30 p.m., Saturday June 7, 1:30 and 7:30 p.m.,

Friday, June 13, 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, June 14, 7:30 p.m. at the W.H.A.T. Theater, 131 Midland Ave., Kearny. Tickets are $18 for general admission; $15 for seniors and students. A special dinner and show performance, in conjunction with the Hudson County Community College Foundation to benefit of its West Hudson Scholarship Committee, will be held on June 11, at 7:30 p.m., at San Carlos Fine Catering, Lyndhurst. Tickets are $75 per person and includes hospitality hour with hors d’ oeuvres and entertainment (cash bar), four-course dinner and the show. Tickets for all performances are available online at

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SENIORS from to Commissioner Steven L. Rogers, who is known for adding that personal touch to his professional duties. (Example: He’s in his office at 149 Chestnut St. every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon, available “to any citizen who wants to see me.”) Rogers, believe it or not, also is determined to knock

on every door in this town, just to introduce himself to his constituents and to hear their concerns. Every Saturday afternoon, starting at 1 p.m., he sets out on his weekly “How Ya Doin’? Walking Tour” of Nutley, averaging 50 to 100 door knocks, “just to see if people need anything.” It was during these tours that he became aware of the special needs of many seniors.

“A lot of them were really lonely,” he told us, “not getting out, not having many visitors.” “The overwhelming problems,” he said, “are depression and loneliness.” But thanks to Senior Call, “a lot of them are being pulled out of the darkness. They are getting help from us, a lot of help.” Rogers’ staff members, and the commissioner himself,

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make the twice-monthly calls to seniors registered with the program, which is free and was launched in 2012. They can sign up themselves or a family member can register them. So far, Rogers noted, about 400 seniors are on the list “and the number is growing every day.” In addition to offering direct contact with their local government, the program has had unexpected results. “A lot have overcome loneliness,” Rogers explained. “They are visiting others and getting involved in senior clubs, and we now have seniors calling other seniors. A lot of sad faces have turned into smiles.” On one of his pre-Senior Call walking tours, the commissioner recalled, “a 92-year-old woman answered the door, crying.” (“Talk about timing,” he said.) “She had lost her husband and had been depressed for several years. She had no family, no children. She was alone. We got her some counseling. And now, once in awhile, SHE calls ME! “This was a soul that was really hurting,” Rogers continued. “We were able to help, with just a knock on the door.” The problems the callers handle are “myriad,” Rogers notes. Medical problems and family problems are common, though, and the callers are there to lend an ear and to assist where they can. Medical problems can be especially critical, and the calls allow the staffers to perhaps detect a health issue that might have otherwise gone unnoticed.

If a health issue is detected, be it physical or emotional, the caller might invite the senior to the department offices on Chestnut St. or send a public health nurse to the residence. A licensed psychologist is also on the Health Department staff, and Rogers noted that “there is another psychologist in town who has stepped up to do pro bono counseling.” He described Senior Call as “probably one of the most cost-effective public health programs offered by a local government. There’s practically no cost. Just the cost of a phone call.” Rogers has already met with the League of Municipalities and will meet again this year with the goal of encouraging other communities to adopt a program like Senior Call. He is hopeful that this will happen in the near future. In Nutley, there is another outreach-to-seniors effort: Adopt a Grandma (or Grandpa). High-schoolers write letters to seniors. They’re penpals. Noting that the “internet has helped isolate seniors,” Rogers said, “We’re going back to 19th and early 20 century methods of communication: knocking on doors and writing letters.” The bottom line is that Nutley’s senior citizens “know they’ve got a friend in this department and on our nursing staff,” Rogers said, adding: “And a little love doesn’t hurt.” (To register for Senior Call or for more information, call the Department of Public Affairs at 973-284-4976.)

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Inserra marks 60 years in business Inserra Supermarkets recently marked its 60th anniversary by honoring 179 of its ShopRite associates who embody the family-owned company’s commitment to customer service, quality excellence and community. The honorees, who are employed at the Mahwahbased company’s 22 stores throughout New Jersey and New York, were recently recognized for their milestone anniversaries, ranging from five to 50 years of service. Local honorees include: • Kearny residents Nina S. Allaire (15 years); and Lori A. Happel and Gary J. O’Rourke (both 10 years). • Lyndhurst residents Jean Garofolo (50 years); Julio Barrios, Kathleen Cella, Cira M. Elias, David J. Pawlikowski, Danny M. Vo dung (all 10 years); and Lisa R. Kostiner (5 years). • North Arlington residents Thomas M. Panepinto and Vincente Saul Godo (both 10 years); and Jorge Andujar (5 years). “Combined, our honored associates have logged 2,870 years of distinguished service on behalf of our customers and the community at large. Their role, from the

stock rooms and the registers to working the floor, is invaluable to fulfilling our mission. We appreciate what they do each and every day and the lengths they go to in order to serve others and work as a team,” said Lawrence Inserra Jr., president and CEO. “These outstanding men and women have been – and continue to be – the foundation for our success.” Established in 1954 by Patsy Inserra as a privatelyheld business, Inserra Supermarkets remains true to its roots as a family-owned grocery chain committed to serving the communities in which its stores are located. “I have been fortunate enough to work for Inserra Supermarkets for five decades – who can say that today?” said Jean Garafolo, who began working parttime at age 17 in the former Hasbrouck Heights store to pay off her car. Now a part-timer in the Lodi store, Garafolo said, “I really look forward to seeing my customers, many of whom I have gotten to know through the years. I’m not only happy to be a part of the Inserra family, I also feel like I am a part of my customers’

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BELLEVILLE 2nd floor. 5 large rooms, 2 bedrooms, DR, large EIK & LR. All remodeled. Close to transportation. $1075/mo. Separate utilities. 1 month security. Available July 1st. (973) 951-6315

hARRISON HARRISON 2 bedrooms, kitchen, LR, bathroom. Recently renovated. Close to PATH. Available. (201)376-3184 HARRISON 2nd fl. 3 bedrooms. $1,200/mo + utilities. No pets. Available July 1st. (201)283-2063 (973)757-5355 HARRISON Large 3 bedroom apt. LV, DR, Stove. Close to NY transposition. Avl. 6/1. $1,300/month. 973-464-9889.

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HARRISON 3 bedroom apt, 3rd floor. 97-99 Hamilton St. $1200/month + utilities. Hardwood Floors. Available June 1st. Call Norma (201)921-3954 HARRISON Modern 1 BR, 2nd Fl. Private Entrance. Clean, Quiet & comfortable. Refrigerator. No pets. $750/month + utilites. Security & lease. (862)223-9974 HARRISON Quiet street. 1st floor, large rooms, 2 bedrooms, DR, EIK, LR, yard, washer/dryer hookup, basement storage, parking available. Walk to PATH. $1300/month + utilities. Available August 1st. (973) 886-2050

HARRISON 1st floor, 3 bedrooms, all hardwood floors, laundry room, driveway for 2 cars. Available July 1st. $1600/month. Walking distance to PATH. (908) 327-1866 (201)3149982

KEARNy KEARNY Newly renovated, hardwood floors. Laundry onsite.HT/HW included. 2 BR start at $985. 1 BR start at $825. Jr.1 BR start at $750. (201)289-7096

KEARNY 1 ½ rooms. HT/HW included. No pets. $850/month 1 ½ security + 1 month rent. (201)997-0590 KEARNY Convenient Location Large 3R, 1BR, includes HT/HW $825/month + security. (512) 994-4986 KEARNY ELM COURT Kearny’s Best Kept secret 732 Elm St. 1 BR for $850 NYC Commuter Bldg Call Alan (201)955-4334 or PJ (973)922-1555 ext 1 Affiliated Mgmt.

KEARNY 1st fl. 2 BR, 1 bath. Avl. May 1st $1,200/month. 1 month security. Call (201)622-8315

aparTmeNTs for reNT KEARNY 2nd Fl. 2 BR, $1,300/month. HT/HW Supplied. 1 ½ months security. No pets. Avl. July 1st. 201-991-5968.

aparTmeNTs for reNT KEARNY 526 Schuyler Ave. LR/DR, 2 bedrooms, EIK. Great view. $1350 w/parking, $1200 w/o parking.(973)634-8395

KEARNY 1 BEDROOM. ARLINGTON SECTION. NEWLY RENOVATED. LAUNDRY ON PREMISES. HT/HW INCLUDED. NEAR TRANSPORTATION. NO PETS. $825/MONTH + SECURITY. (201)998-4972

KEARNY 4 rm. Apt. 2 family house. Hardwood floors, Refrigerator, Microwave and Dishwasher. $1,200/m Plus security. 1 ½ mo. Security. No pets/ No Smoking. Available now. 201-998-0362.

KEARNY Nice and clean apartment, 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath. New kitchen. Recently painted. $1000/month. Separate utilities. (201)852-0994

KEARNY 5 rooms, Newly Renovated. Includes HT. No pets. $1,200/month. 1 ½ months security, Available June 1st. 201-207-0952

KEARNY 2nd floor. 1 bedroom, large EIK. LR $900/month + utilities. 1 month security. No pets. Smoke-free. (201)997-9468

KEARNY Large 1 BR apt. Featuring new kitchen, never used stove & refrigerator. New ceramic tile bathroom. Space for office. Lots of closet space. H/W floor throughout. Ceiling fans in each room. $1,200/month + security & utilities. No pets. (201)991-6942

KEARNY 2nd fl., 3 BR’s. DR, Kitchen. Storage Room. Utilities separate. 1 1/2 month security. Available June 2nd. (201)889-4843 or (201)889-4847

KEARNY 4-1/2 rooms. 1 BR. No smoking. No pets. Separate utilities. $875/month. 1-1/2 months security. (201)991-3533

KEARNY 2 BR apt. Kitchen, Living Room. Utilities Separate. $1,300/month. 1 year lease. Available mid June. (201)978-1168

KEARNY 2 BR. 3rd fl. In Apt. building. Steps to Bus stop. Separate utilities. Available July 1st. (973)951-7385

KEARNY 1 BR apt. 2nd fl. nice area. $850/month + Utilities. 1 month security. No pets. Avl. Immediately. 201-214-4915. KEARNY 2 family 2nd floors, 2½ bedrooms newly carpeted, large kitchen w/new cabinets, living room and dining room with hardwood floors. $1200/mo. + utilities. No pets allowed available June 1st. Call 908-370-4444 for appointment.

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.

N. ARLINGtON N.ARLINGTON 1 Bedroom Apt. HT/HW included. Parking space. No pets. 201-342-2206. N.ARLINGTON 1 bedroom, 3rd floor. Available Now. No pets. Separate utilities. $900/month. 1 month security. (201)467-1551

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aparTmeNTs for reNT NEWARK NEWARK 1st fl. 2 BR, LV, EIK. 1 month security. Separate Utilities. No pets. No smoking. Avl. Now. (973)634-5704

N. NEWARK N.NEWARK Section 8 Welcomed. 3 Bedroom Apt. Newly Renovated. New Bath, New Kitchen, 1st fl. 412 Woodside Ave. Call (973)202-8580 (973)925-3812 N.NEWARK Totally renovated studio apt. $775/month, 1 month security. Utilities included. Available now. No pets. No smoking. (973)752-6877 call after 4:30pm

auTomobile for sale 2013 White Ford Truck, E350 Cargo Ecoline Van Super Duty, refrigerated, extended, 12,000 miles, thermo king V300. Ref. unit, completely insulated interior, power locks, air conditioning, back up sensors, overnight plug. Call Al (201) 889-3114 1990 Dodge Van, 1,600 miles. Asking price $1,200. Please call (201) 991-1788 (201) 362-7475.

buildiNg for reNT Commercial building f/lease in Belleville. Indoor 80x80 w/office, etc. High ceilings, four 16’ doors, drive thru, joining lot 80x80 for parking or storage. Secured area. (201)310-4433

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Barbara Gerbasio RE & Management Co. 201-998-8415 KEARNY 138 Rutherford PL 1 bdrm H/HW supplied, Hardwood fls. laundry in basement close to shopping & Transportation $965. avl. July Superintendent Martin 201-726-4420 748 Devon ST 1 bdrm ,Hardwood fls,1st fl avl. June 1 H/HW supplies $925. • 1BR Hard wood fl. Laundry in basement close to shopping & transportation $965. 2nd fl avl. July 15th. Superintendent David 908-406-2083

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For sale easy boy sectional, w/clean sleeper & recliner $600. DR w/extension leaf. Protective pads & hutch $1500. Couch, Love seat & chair w ottoman $700. Twin beds mattress & box spring w/frame $200. Hot point 24”stove $450. 30”refrigerator $300. For info call 973-661-4717.

Ridge Road Office in N.Arlignton. 1 room office w/parking, great building $550/month. Owner (201)280-7483

hall for reNT Party Hall For Rent • Affordable • A/C • Nice Setting 201-889-6677 201-572-1839 house for reNT KEARNY 1 family house. 3 BR’s. 1 ½ baths. Full attic & basement. Nice backyard. Close to Kearny High 1,500/mon. 1 month security. Available June 1st. (201)726-0176

house for sale By owner, 9 family building in East Newark, fully rented, many updates and renovations, excellent rent roll. Asking $739,000. Call (201)951-5321 or email aquinor23@gmail.com

losT & fouNd Lost cat, Harding Terrace area in Kearny. Light Gray with Blue Collar Bell. If Found call Barbara 201-259-9765.

office space for reNT KEARNY Professional Commercial (2 locations available). Office space on Kearny Avenue. Immediate occupancy. Close to NYC, public transportation, PATH, DeCamp, NJ Transit bus lines. 1,100 sq.ft.(corner) $2500/month + 1-1/2 months security, 1 to 5 year lease. 1,000 sq.ft. $2300/month + 1-1/2 months security, 1 to 5 year lease. Call Silvina (201) 456-2540

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Nice looking man, looking for nice woman. Must be over 60 w/no children. (973) 715-9586 Senior educated, financially & Physically secured looking for nice woman 50+ with no dependant children. 201-394-8018

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HARRISON Room for rent. Big closets. Female preferred. Near PATH & transportation. Share kitchen. No smoking. No drinking. Available now. Utilities & Directv included. Se habla español. (973)485-9464 LYNDHURST 1 room w/ utilities included. $600/month. Shared Rathroom, LR & Kitchen. Good Area. (201)667-5920 (201)208-8354 HARRISON Room for rent. Share apartment w/mother & daughter. Female preferred. 1 month security. Available June 1st. (973)985-3893 BELLEVILLE Everything included. $450/month. No smoking. No pets. Close to PATH. Call (973)391-6429 Belleville furnished room for rent. One month security. Call (973) 450-9457. Se Habla Español/Ingles. BELLEVILLE 3rd floor, room f/rent. Utilities included. Share bathroom. 1 month security. Smoke-free environment. No kitchen. Available now. (973)759-7077

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space for reNT Truck parking and/or storage. Secured lot in Belleville. 50x100. Available now. (201)310-4433

sTore for reNT BLOOMFIELD Retail store for lease. Corner store avl. No food Please. Avl. June 1st. 800sq ft. private parking lot available. Call 973-566-0333. KEARNY 842 Kearny Avenue. Store for rent. (973)229-2786

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Full time Landscaper w/experience. Must have clean drivers license. Call 201-998-1262

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

Experienced Machinist: Manufacturer in Ironbound near Penn Station. Light production, set-ups, tool & die repair/sharpening. Minimum 15-20 year experience. Call 973-589-4876.

Stewarts Root Beer Now Hiring for season Cooks.

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KEARNY 21 Kearny Ave. Small storefront for rent. Formerly a nail & hair salon. $1,200/month. (201)306-4051

Looking for drivers and helpers with moving experience. Livingston area. Call 973-255-0621

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

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Looking for Dental Assistant/ Front Office Receptionist at least 6 months experience, Xray license a Plus. Must speak Spanish or Portuguese. Please fax resume to 973-465-7878 or email: empiredentalcarepc@ yahoo.com Enterprise HVAC Supply is looking for someone responsible, bilingual, with good attitude, and have some experience in order to work at the warehouse or counter. If you have any questions regarding the job, please call 973-477-4797

EMPLOyMENt Drivers / Chauffeur Wanted Busy limo company in North Arlington Seeks FT & PT chauffeurs to service the NJ/NYC/CT area. Must have clean license & no criminal history. Company provides Training & drug testing. Pay is Hourly/Commission + gratuities & all expenses paid. Call Avalon Transportation 201-991-1307

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Receptionist for welding company in Kearny, Full time position hours are 8am-5pm M-F Duties include (but not limited to): Typing, filing, copying/ Faxing, answering phones, and data entry on QuickBooks. Bilingual preferred. Email resume to silvasmech@ gmail.com or fax resume 201-246-9605

$300-$500 PAID For any Junk, Van or Truck.

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888-869-5865 cleaNiNg services Couple from Poland will clean houses, apartment, offices. References. (201)997-4932 Leave message

Building Inspector / Code Enforcement Officer PT. Under direction of Const Official & Bldg Subcode Off, inspects new & existing bldgs. & structures to ensure compl with the State Unif Const Code & enforces same, performs varied types of field & office work, invl in seeing that residents, businesses & citizens comply with various municipal ordinances, does property maint, zoning & code enf & other related duties. RCS lic req, ICS/HHS a plus. Valid NJ DL req. 24.5 hrs wk. $24.77 - $32.31 hr. Position is provisional & subject to Civil Service exam. For applic, job descrip & residency req, go to www.kearnynj.org. App deadline: 06/09/14. Town of Kearny EOE/ADA

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

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GuttERS D. FITZGERALD Seamless Gutters Installed. Gutters Cleaned We-R- Also Dennie’s Painting & Roofing Slate Roofs repaired. 1(800)479-3262

hANdyMAN “Chris The Handyman” For your home repairs and Outdoor Power Equipment Services (201) 694-0258 DO IT ALL Interior/Exterior new & repairs. All types of carpentry. Reasonable rates, quality work, reliable, experienced. 13VH06620900 (201)991-3223 “Fair Deal Dan” Painting, Sheetrock, Plastering, Odd Jobs, Flooring, Windows and Doors, Plumbing, replace water heater, leaky faucets, tile work for floors, bathrooms, kitchen, counter tops and granite. Lic#V203575 (201)448-1563

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

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

Sal Mazzola Home Improvement • Steps • Windows • Doors • Additions All type of home repair need. (201)997-6656 (201)280-0600

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FENIELLO CONTRACTING LLC. BASEMENT RENOVATIONS NO MORE WASTED SPACE. Baths, Kitchens, Deck, Painting. All types of Home Improvement. Quality work fair prices. Fully insured. Lic# 13vh03006100 (201) 906-2422

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Upholsterer: FT Position for experienced upholsterer. Sewing a must. Pay based on experience. Driver/Helper: For deliveries of furniture and working in shop environment. Must have a NJ Driver’s license. Must be handy, hard working and willing to learn a new trade. Must speak English. Carpenter: Looking for experience FT carpenter for furniture repair. Must have knowledge of all hand tools and work on own, without supervision. Wood refinisher/Touch up: Looking for experienced wood refinisher of office furniture. Someone with full knowledge of refinishing process and technics. Must have a valid driver’s license.

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

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Manny Vidveiro Masonry – Blocks – Concrete – Bricks – Flatwork – Basement Waterproofing – Tiles. 201-893-1273

PAINtING Alexander Painting, Decorating Sheet Rock/drywall. Skim coat, tape & tackle. Water damage. Wallpaper remove. 15+years of experience. Free estimates. (973) 985-6644

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Student Assistant – Intern Seasonal summer position within the Urban Enterprise Zone office. Duties include administrative assignments and interaction with the Farmer’s Market assisting the public and farmer businesses during the operation of the market. College student pursuing a career in government or business administration preferred. Salary $11.34 per hour. 24.5 hours per week. App deadline 5/30/14. For applic, go to www.kearnynj.org. Town of Kearny EOE/ADA

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Parking Enforcement Officer / Parking Meter Collector Position patrols areas & issues summonses for street sweeping, meter enf and parking violations, collects monies from meters & other related duties. Knwldge of prblms invol in parking violations or the procedures used in dealing with such problems. Ability to utilize electronic/manual recording and info systems used by the municipality. Valid NJ DL req. Position subject to a comprehensive bkgrd check. 35 hrs wk. Sal $24,964 w/ full benefit pkg. Position required to work Tues – Sat. For complete details & applic, go to www.kearnynj.org. Applic deadline 6/13/14. Town of Kearny. EOE/ADA

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A1 affordable Rubbish Removal Attics, Basements, Yard Cleaning. We Haul or You Can Rent 10-15 Cubic Yard Containers. We Accept Visa/MasterCard (201) 998-1262. Danny’s Clean Up and Demo Basements, Attics, Garages, Estates, etc. • Sheds, Decks, Pools, Fences, Trees, Gut-Outs, etc. Free estimates. Senior Discounts. Interior Exterior painting. 551-200-2869

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Boiling Springs Savings Bank employees celebrate their third consecutive win. In back row, from l., are: David Boone, senior vice president and loan operations manager; Maria Rodriguez, Glen Rock Office assistant branch manager; Marcella Salazar, assistant secretary of operations; Peter Panaghi, senior vice president and chief information officer; Kelly Hill, Mahwah office assistant branch manager; Angela LaFace, Rochelle Park office assistant branch manager. In front row, from l., are: Catherine Bringuier, senior vice president of internal loan review; Carlo Pascetta, vice president of consumer loans; and Kathy Tsiolas, senior vice president and controller.

Boiling Springs Savings Bank was recognized as the 49th Best Place to Work in New Jersey by NJBIZ at a recent awards dinner and ceremony at the Hyatt Regency New Brunswick. This is the third year in a row that the bank has received this honor. The Best Places to Work in New Jersey awards program, created in 2005, identifies, recognizes, and honors the top

places of employment in New Jersey that benefit the state’s economy, its workforce and businesses. “Everyone at Boiling Springs is very excited to be recognized for the third year in a row; we pride ourselves on our comfortable yet professional work environment. ‘Come Home to Better Banking’ is a slogan that is not solely confined to our

outstanding customer service, but also to our work environment. Boiling Springs acts like a second home to our employees where we collectively help one another strive for excellence,” said Robert E. Stillwell, president and CEO of Boiling Springs Savings Bank. “Our employees have really embraced the concept that ‘the pursuit of perfection will lead us to excellence’.”

Family Day in the Bronx

Students and families from Carteret School, Bloomfield, attended a N.Y. Yankees baseball game on May 3 and ate lunch at Yankee Stadium’s Malibu Rooftop Café. The outing was made possible by the school’s partnership with John Hopkins University and the Bloomfield Educational Foundation. It was cap day at the stadium.

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GARDEN from the bales while planting marigolds on the front side of the bales. “I’m here because I want to eat organic stuff and get to know more Kearny residents,” she said. Bermeo-Ortiz was introduced to gardening in her native Ecuador. “It was like a second income in our house,” she said. “We planted a lot of vegetables and I learned that drinking vegetable juice was a healthy habit. I wish I could do this all year long. I hope I can bring my students here on field trips so they can see where their food comes from.” Diane Szymanski, a private purchasing agent, is a firsttime entry to the Passaic Ave.

cultivation site. “I saw the garden last year when I passed by and I decided to sign up this year,” she said. “I don’t have a yard but I’ve gardened before so I figured this would be the perfect opportunity.” She’s planting tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, broccoli and pumpkins. A dedicated vegan, Christopher Vazquez has been a practicing home gardener for a year, using it as a pleasurable diversion from the rigors of studying to become a CPA. Along with tomatoes, he said he’s “experimenting with Aji Amarrillo, a popular spicy Peruvian pepper,” which, he said, mixes well with Papa a la Huancaina, a Peruvian salad

my own vegetables,” McCurrie said, “so I can have a better conversation with the farmers who bring their stuff to our Farmers’ Market.” Mayor Alberto Santos, a garden visitor, begged off participating but congratulated the active planters surrounding him. “It’s always exciting to see the potential of this site realized. There’s going to be a terrific variety of plantings and I look forward to seeing a successful harvest in the fall.” Santos added: “This is a great community endeavor

of boiled potatoes with spicy yellow sauce. “I’m using marigolds as a deterrent against aphids, insects that eat plant cellulose,” Vazquez said. Perhaps at some point, he said, the Kearny garden can begin “growing fruit orchards. Everyone likes fruit.” Among this season’s newcomers was Councilwoman Susan McCurrie, partnering with sign maker Lynn Oelz and Tom Eckel with ambitious plans to plant a panoply of produce, including yellow and red onions, beets, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, beefsteak tomatoes, plus hot and sweet red and orange peppers. “I just want to learn to grow

Foundation, $250. • KHS “CANstruction,” $250. • Kearny Museum, $150 • Three high school scholarships, $150 each. Other donations were made to Presbyterian Girls and Boys Club, West Hudson Arts and Theater Company, Kearny Museum, West Hudson Literacy

that brings our residents together.” No question about it, echoed garden co-founder Erin Donnelly. “We want our garden to be a bridge for all the different groups in our community. Our current members are all ages and races. Our youngest is 3 and our oldest is 93. When you come, you may hear English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian or Hindi. Regardless of the language we speak, we can all get together around food. Everyone and anyone is welcome,” she said.

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EMD aids Kearny community The Evening Membership Department of the Woman’s Club of Arlington recently announced their donations for club year 2013-2014 as follows: • Pathways to Independence, $400. • Salvation Army (including camp), $500. • Juvenile Diabetes Research

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• Earn your degree or credentialed certification • Students must meet income and other criteria • Tutoring and mentoring provided • Funding for tuition, books, childcare, transportation and other educational expenses may be available For more information on eligibility, please call (201) 689-7045 or HPOG@bergen.edu This Health Profession Opportunity Grant (HPOG) is a demonstration project funded by the Administration for Children and Families, US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Grant Number 90FX0001. In order to learn what works, we are participating in a study to determine how these training opportunities help people improve their skills and find better jobs. During the study, eligible applicants will be selected by a computerized lottery system; only those selected will receive funding and services through HPOG. Those not selected may enroll in these classes, and have their education funded through other programs for which they may bedetermined to be eligible. The above courses, and this advertisement, are solely the responsibility of the authors/colleges and do not necessarily represent the official views of HHS. HEA

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All completed applicants may be returned to HHA STARTING June 15, 2014 to June 30, 2014 in person, between hours of 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays, or by U.S. Mail, no faxes or emails will be accepted, and must be received/postmarked no later than Monday, June 30, 2014. All incomplete applications and any application received/ postmarked after June 30, 2014 will be rejected. For more information, please contact the HHA or visit www.harrisonhousing.com.

Funding Available as Part of a Federal Grant

The Housing Authority of the Town of Harrison (“HHA”) will re-open its Waiting List to applicants for the federally subsidized low-income rent apartments. We are not Section 8 Housing. Applicants will be available from June 1, 2014 to June 30, 2014 at HHA’s offices located at Harrison & Schuyler Avenues, Building 1, Harrison, New Jersey 07029 between hours of 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, except holidays, or online by visiting the HHA website at www.harrisonbuilding.com. Absolutely no applicants will be mailed, obtained before, or after, the above mentioned dates.

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KPD from May 17 Officer Jordenson Jean, at Kearny and Midland Aves. at 4 p.m., got a hit on his mobile data computer that a car parked in the area belonged to an individual with an outstanding Kearny warrant. When Joaquim Ferreira, 31, of Kearny approached the vehicle, he was arrested.

ed a weekend burglary. The office had been entered and office equipment -- including computers, printers, modems and routers -- was missing. In addition, a company vehicle had been entered and various tools stolen. Police said the victim believed the perps had knowledge of the business’ layout. The case has been turned over to the Detective Bureau.

May 19 At 11 a.m., Officer Dave Rakowski responded to an industrial tract on Passaic Ave. where a business report-

At 5 p.m., Vice Unit officers arrested Christian Garcia, 36, of Kearny at Kearny and Bergen Aves. after reportedly observing him engage in an

earlier drug transaction. The officers recovered five glassine folds of suspected heroin, stamped “Smile,” that had been secreted in a cellphone case, police said. Garcia was charged with possession of the drug and paraphernalia.

May 20 Ar 2:22 a.m., Officers Tom Sumowski and Tom Floyd and Sgt. John Becker arrested Officer Daniel Esteves, on a “highly intoxicated” Sidnei the 200 block of Kearny Ave. Antunes, 28, of Kearny after at 5:30 p.m., spotted a Jeep a confrontation in an apartwith an equipment violation, ment hallway on the 200 did a computer check and block of Kearny Ave., police found that the registered own- reported. Antunes had allegedly punched another man er had a suspended license, and then threw him down the police said. Owner/operator Petronio Salazar, 39, of Kearny stairs. The victim, a 37-yearold Kearny resident, was was charged with driving

LYNDHURST — An ambulance crash at the intersection of Second Avenue and Ridge Road injured five people on Monday, May 19, but none of the injuries was life-threatening, according to reports. Reports say that while it was heading to another motor vehicle accident, the ambulance collided with a car traveling

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May 21 Officer Joseph Vulcano, investigating a residential alarm on Rutland Ave. at 10:15 a.m., found no burglary to have occurred but did encounter a 52-year-old Newark man, Paul James, who had two outstanding Irvington warrants, police said. James was arrested on those warrants, and Irvington was notified. – Karen Zautyk

in the opposite direction and toppled over onto a parked car. No one was in the parked car, and there were no patients in the ambulance, reports say. See video from the crash scene, shot by neighbor Steven Greco, on our website at www. TheObserver.com. – Kevin Canessa Jr.

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‘Spring Awakening’ opens May 30 Belleville’s Leyda Torres will be behind the scenes directing traffic as stage manager for “Spring Awakening,” a rock musical based on the play by Frank Wedekind with book and lyrics by Steven Sater and music by Duncan Sheik, at Studio Playhouse, 14 Alvin Pl., in Upper Montclair. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays, May 30 and 31; June 6, 7, 13 and 14, all at 8 p.m.; and Sundays, June 1 and 8, both at 3 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults, $22 for students and seniors age 65 and up with discounts available for groups of 20 or more that prepay. Buy one ticket, get one free on opening night, Friday, May 30. Tickets can be purchased online at www.

studioplayhouse.org/tickets or by calling 973-744-9752. It’s Germany, 1891. The beautiful young Wendla explores her body and asks her mother where babies come from. Elsewhere, the brilliant and fearless young Melchior defends his buddy Moritz, a boy so traumatized by puberty he cannot concentrate on anything. One afternoon in the woods Wendla and Melchior discover a desire unlike anything they’ve ever felt. “Spring Awakening,” winner of eight Tony Awards, celebrates the unforgettable journey from youth to adulthood with power, poignancy and passion. Be advised the play contains strong language and sexual situations.

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Here, we have a mystery. The ‘Then’ image is from a postcard dated 1920 and apparently published by Knox Presbyterian Church of Kearny. The back bears a preprinted message from the Rev. Robert T. Graham inviting members to ‘Rally Day’ on Sunday, Oct. 10, 1920. We don’t know what ‘Rally Day’ was, but that’s not the mystery. What we’d really like to identify in the old image is the building on the right. Red-brick Knox Presbyterian is on the left, on Kearny Ave. just south of Woodland Ave., where it had stood since 1881. But what is that other church-like structure? It can’t be an earlier Knox. And online we found a 1907 photo of the property that shows a fairly substantial building (a private home?) on the spot where this mystery building is sketched here. What stands there in the ‘Now’ picture is the MacMillan Chapel, where Knox Presbyterian held its ﬁnal worship service in September 2013. The Knox/MacMillan property is now up for sale. But when was that other ‘church’ there? Was it afﬁliated with Knox? What was its name? Answers to these questions would be greatly appreciated. – Karen Zautyk

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