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By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – The Meritorius Acts Review Board (MARB) of the Kearny Fire Department recently held its 1st annual awards ceremony, honoring both firefighters and civilians. The board, comprising deputy chiefs, captains and firefighters, presented the citations at a dinner at the former Boystown campus, attended by not only the award recipients but friends and family. Unit Citations, represented by a new uniform bar designed by Capt. Kevin Donnelly, were presented to men who took part in two particular 2013 incidents, their actions judged to be “in the highest tradition of the fire service.” Cited for their actions during a March 10, 2013, fire at 600-602 Frank Rodgers Blvd. in Harrison were KFD Capts. Jerry Coppola and Rod Nardone and Firefighter Dave Russell. Kearny had responded along with Harrison, East Newark and Jersey City but, as noted in the letter of commendation, “conditions rapidly deteriorated, resulting in a major backdraft explosion.” Three Jersey City firefighters were thrown see KFD page

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The view from the pulpit in St. Stephen’s Church. which was dedicated 75 years ago.

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY –

t the corner of Kearny and Laurel Aves., there stands the magnificent grey-stone edifice

much older.” It’s not that the church appears age-worn. Far from it. But the classic Gothic architecture calls to mind those centuries-old houses of worship found across Europe. The soaring structure

of St. Stephen’s R.C. Church, which this year is marking the 75th anniversary of its dedication. When your correspondent mentioned that to some friends, the reaction was, “It’s only 75 years old? It looks so

is reminiscent of a medieval cathedral. Of course, no one’s going to think a Kearny church dates to the Middle Ages, but what is its history? The parish was founded in see CHURCH page

Borough gets new school leader By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent EAST NEWARK – Patrick W. Martin is the new superintendent/principal of the East Newark Public School. He was hired May 9 at the Board of Education’s annual reorganization meet-

ing after his proposed contract was approved by the executive county superintendent. Martin, who replaces William Shlala July 1, has been given a three-year contract by the BOE. In his first year, Martin will collect $115,000; in his second year, he’ll make $120,000; and, in year 3,

$125,000. Shlala’s two-year term as interim superintendent/principal ends June 30. The board is also seeking a new part-time school business administrator. Tom Havlusch is leaving that post to seek another position outside the district. He was earning $30,000

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By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent NUTLEY –

ast Friday afternoon, a simple but moving ceremony was held at the World War II monument in Town Hall Park. Members of veterans groups from Nutley and Belleville gathered to mark the 70th anniversary of D-Day, to honor the troops who took part in the invasion, and, in a gesture of continuing brotherhood, to thank their counterparts across the Atlantic. On June 6, 1944, as some 57,000 American soldiers were storming Omaha and Utah Beaches and the cliffs at Pointe du Hoc, more than 54,000 of their British counterparts were braving the German guns at Gold and Sword Beaches. (The Allies also sent a combined total of 23,000+ airborne forces into the enemy-held territory inland, and 21,000 Canadians landed at Juno Beach.) Nutley’s D-Day ceremony acknowledged the debt of honor the Allies owe each other, and in England, in the town of Ripon in North Yorkshire, a similar memorial was held by members of the Royal British Legion. Each of the events was videotaped, the footage will be exchanged, and soon both should be available for viewing on YouTube. As explained on its website, www.britishlegion. org.uk, the organization, founded in 1921, provides “care and support to serving members of the Armed Forces, veterans of all ages and their families.” The Legion is also Britain’s “custodian of Remembrance.”

of a partnership that’s going to grow,” Rogers told The Observer, noting that specific plans will be announced over the next few months. On Friday, representatives of the Nutley American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Amvets, the Belleville/Nutley chapter of Disabled American Veterans, members of the Nutley High School Patriot Club, and Board of Education President Charles Kucinski were among those in attendance. Both the Union Jack and the Stars and Stripes were planted at the foot of the World War II monument on which are inscribed the names of Nutley soldiers, sailors and airmen who died in that war. Read aloud were the names of the 35 Nutley men who took part in the Normandy invasion. Also read, a statement from Albert Weidemann of the Ripon chapter of the British Legion, who said: “Your initiative of a veterans exchange program is without a doubt one which can only strengthen and develop our respective bonds as comrades with a great deal still to be learnt from one another, and I support it wholeheartedly. “As veterans, as family members and the Armed Forces come together from countries around the world Photos by Karen Zautyk to pay their respects and to honor their fallen, we Joe Fornarotto, World War II veteran and commander of DAV Chapter 22, remember our strong bond Belleville/Nutley, plants ﬂags at D-Day ceremony in Nutley. and the sacrifices made by segment was aired in Britain, Britain and the United States Around Memorial Day, and the Royal British Legion of America and are proud to Nutley Public Affairs link up with the Township of reached out to Rogers Commissioner Steven regarding the mutual concern Nutley, N.J., today through Rogers appeared on Fox Commissioner Steven Rogers for vets. News to discuss the work in observing the tradition of And thus, the two D-Day of the town’s very active Remembrance on this, the ceremonies were organized. Department of Military “This will be the beginning and Veterans Affairs. The see D-DAY page

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Writer explores how we approach death By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent

dissertation on “conversational analysis between speakers of different backgrounds.” KEARNY – She then diverted from the path of the scholarly Kearny woman has researcher to a more comselected a topic for her munity-engaging direction, first book that, perhaps entering the Hebrew Union at first glance, a typical reader College Reform Seminary and might find rather uninviting. was ordained a rabbi in 1992 Karen B. Kaplan’s work, and served congregations in “Encountering the Edge: Parsippany, Brooklyn, N.Y., What People Told Me Before They Died,” is a memoir and various part-time pulpits. Then came another career recalling the seven years she shift. She came to feel that spent as a hospice chaplain pastoral care for the seriously for United Hospice of Rockill “was my calling.” And, land in New York and Princeafter completing a one-year ton Hospice in New Jersey. full-time program that trains But, despite the heavyclergy for health care chapsounding title, Kaplan says laincy (pastoral clinical eduthere’s no reason folks should cation), she became a boardbe put off by it. “It’s a gentle, certified health care chaplain light touch on a serious subin 2007. ject,” she says. In that capacity, Kaplan And, yes, she notes, there’s was typically part of a team even room for some humor. of specialists, including a Kaplan grew up in Erie, social worker, home health Pa., before moving further aide, nurse and therapist, sent east and settling into life as out by the hospice center to an academic, completing a doctoral degree in linguistics check on the patient and/or patient’s family. at the University of Texas at Trips were parceled out Austin in 1984. She did her

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his situation, didn’t show it as he drolly welcomed his guest with, “Hey, doll!” Sometimes, Kaplan said, patients would find comfort in her singing to them: her repertory featured a vari-

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Former Showcase participants have been nominated for Emmy and Grammy awards and have worked on major soap operas, national commercials, top Broadway musicals, Hollywood films and have performed at such venues as Radio City Music Hall, Yankee Stadium and Madison Square Garden. Two-time Showcase winner Caitlin Sanchez, for example, was the voice of Dora the Explorer. Showcase participants – and past winners – include special needs children. One of this year’s entries is a wheelchairbound 9-year-old participating in the junior vocal category. Najalis’s mother, Marilyn Gual, said: “Actually seeing my daughter win was amazing, and I am really proud of her and her courage to perform in public …. I am extremely grateful for individuals such as William Sanchez for creating forums such as the Hispanic Youth Showcase which creates opportunities for youth in the community to participate.” – Ron Leir

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Deliberations continue on 9/11 steel NORTH ARLINGTON – s the nation prepares to observe the 13th anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy, North Arlington officials remain divided over how to deploy the section of World Trade Center steel beam the borough Volunteer Fire Department acquired from the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey. Councilman Thomas Zammatore, a member of the Democratic majority, is proposing that the borough take steps to set up the firefighters’ memorial on a platform at the Schuyler Ave. firehouse by September, to coincide with the observance

date. The borough engineer has estimated the cost of a full-scale mounting of the beam to run $68,000, according to borough spokesman Thom Ammirato. A more practical approach, Zammatore has reasoned, is to put off the extras – such as granite monuments and paving stones – until the borough – ideally with help from local businesses and the Fire Department – can find the money to pay for them. “It’s time to get this project started,” Zammatore said. “Let’s get the steel from ground zero off the floor of the public

works garage [where it has been stored since its acquisition some three years ago] and mounted so people can see it. We can worry about the other aspects of the memorial later as we work to raise money for the project.” At one point, the Borough Council had considered placing the monument in front of Borough Hall at a cost estimated at $12,000 but since then, a preference has apparently emerged for the Schuyler firehouse. “Given the borough’s current budgetary constraints,” Zammatore said, “let’s start with a simplified plan that allows the

borough to display the historic piece of the World Trade Center and be added on to in future years.” Mayor Peter Massa, a Democrat, said he favored that approach. “Allowing the steel to languish in the DPW garage serves no purpose,” he said. “I think once people in the borough recognize that we have this iconic piece of history and want to honor those who died in the terrorist attack as well as the responders, it will be easier for us to raise money [through a borough-sanctioned fundraising drive] to complete the project.” “We all have a stake in this

Public still has input on river cleanup plan Representatives of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will answer questions about the agency’s proposed plan to clean the lower eight miles of the Passaic River at the monthly meeting of the Passaic River Community Advisory Group June 12 at 6 p.m. at St. James Church School, 142 Jefferson

St., Newark. Members of the public will also get an opportunity to hear from the EPA at a meeting called by the agency for June 23 at 2 p.m. at the Belleville Senior Citizens Recreation Center, Franklin Ave. and Mill St. The public has until Aug. 20 to submit written com-

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memorial and we should all be willing to help finance it,” the mayor added. Republican Councilman Richard Hughes, a longtime member of the borough’s fire volunteers, said that before he committed to anything, he preferred to hear from a committee of firefighters and elected officials who’ve been shaping the design for the memorial. “I think that making any suggestion on a course of action before the committee has had a chance to meet would be premature at best,” Hughes said. – Ron Leir

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from Kennedy Airport in New York on a Wednesday night and returning to Kennedy on Sunday. Or so I thought. When I got to the airport, I tried to scan my passport – with its expiration date of June 21, 2014 – through the terminal’s kiosk computer but it wouldn’t take so an attendant referred me to the airline ticket counter. There, an airline ticket agent examined my passport and promptly informed me I couldn’t board the plane because of “a new law” that mandated a minimum of a 90-day window for passport validity for designated countries. If the airline allowed me to

ber states.” The new rule took effect July 19, 2013. And, on its website, (as I later discovered), the U.S. Department of State reminds us that, “you may be refused boarding by the airline at your point of origin or while transferring planes, or you could be denied entry when you arrive in the Schengen area.” That’s the official explanation but still a mystery is why the EU took the trouble to change the rules. One could speculate that it may be a post-9/11 phenomenon, having the purpose of controlling board, the agent told me, not prepared so they could fly. I the movement of suspicious only would they get slapped took a cab back to Jersey. travelers through Europe but with a “big fine,” but, more The airline wouldn’t give me who knows? importantly to me, French a refund but they agreed to exHere are the countries authorities would probtend me credit for the value of that are part of the Schengen ably refuse me entry to their the round-trip for up to a year Borders Agreement: Austria, country, even if I swore up and from the date of the ticket’s Belgium, Czech Republic, Dendown that “Casablanca” is my purchase. mark, Estonia, Finland, France, favorite film – Vive la France! So what’s the point of having Germany, Greece, Hungary, The agency suggested that an expiration date to begin Iceland, Italy, Latvia, LiechtenI may want to visit the Ameri- with? You got me. stein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, can Embassy in Manhattan to Seems all this craziness Malta, Netherlands, Norway, see if, perhaps, they’d issue a dates from June 26, 2013, when Poland, Portugal, Slovak waiver or expedite the renewal the European Union published Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweof my passport so that, pera regulation requiring “third den and Switzerland. haps, I could fly out in another country nationals entering the So that’s it: my public serday or two. I explained that Schengen area [26 European vice announcement is comoption wouldn’t be practical countries, including France] … plete. Now you are warned so since our trip would be so to hold a travel document valid take heed and put the warning short to begin with. for at least three months after into practice. Fortunately, my travel the intended date of departure And, bon voyage! companions were adequately from the territory of the mem– Ron Leir

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‘Unsafe’ slope targeted for improved path LYNDHURST –

or the past five years or so, township residents without wheels have had to plod down Valley Brook Ave. to get to practices or games at the Lyndhurst Recreation Center complex. That’s hardly a good option since that section of Valley

Valley Brook Ave. from the Orient Way intersection – with access via Newark Ave. – to the athletic complex. The township governing body awarded Cifelli a contract for $248,839 on Feb. 11 to do the job. To offset part of the cost, Lyndhurst will apply $122,500 of a 2009 matching grant from

hibiting the use of skateboards and bicycles down the path for safety reasons, DiMaggio said. Bid specifications for the job call for completion within a month from the time the contractor starts to work so it’s hoped that residents will get to use the improved walking path before summer’s over. Looking down from the top

of the hill provides “a great vantage point to view the games” below, the commissioner noted. It’s a worthwhile investment, not only from the safety perspective, but because the complex is so heavily used, said township Public Works Superintendent Richard Gress. “Seven days a week, fall

and spring, there are kids and adults down there,” Gress said. “The place never goes to sleep.” And, down the road, it may get even busier since the township recreation program is considering scheduling lacrosse games at the complex. – Ron Leir

Give yourself a choice.

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Commissioner Tom DiMaggio and DPW Supt. Richard Gress survey path site.

Brook lacks sidewalks and is a conduit to the approach to the industrial area and access to Rt. 3. But now the township is taking steps to provide an improved and safer approach to the playing fields hosting recreation soccer, softball and baseball, and also used by Lyndhurst High School, Felician College, the New York Red Bulls, and for county girls’ softball and baseball tourneys. This month, Cifelli & Son General Contracting, Inc., of Nutley is preparing to tackle the job of creating the “Lyndhurst Recreation Center Upper Access Way Improvements” project by smoothing out and making more navigable a dirt/rock/grass path that slopes down the backside of

the Bergen County Open Space, Recreation, Farmland & Historic Preservation Trust Fund to the project. Currently, a locked entrance gate blocks access to the path leading down to the recreation complex. “It’s not safe the way it is now,” said Parks & Recreation Commissioner Tom DiMaggio. “When this space was created about five years ago, it was a bad design but we’re making the best of it.” Aside from leveling out portions of the path, the contractor will be installing railings and fencing. “Our engineers have determined that the hill itself is structurally sound,” DiMaggio said. At the top of the slope, the township will post signs pro-

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Thomas Goffredo Jr. (l.) and Thomas Goffredo Sr. of Thomas Meloro & Son Monuments with the new Portuguese monument their firm designed. MIDDLE: At l., Portuguese Consul General Pedro Soares De Oliveira;; at r., a member of Our Lady of Fatima Band shows Mayor Alberto Santos a traditional Portuguese musical instrument. BOTTOM: Members of Sonhos De Portugal folklore dance troupe display banner.

It bears the inscription quoted from the Portuguese epic poem, “Lusiadas, Canto VII,” by Luiz Van De Camoes, published in 1572, translated as: “… and if there had been more world, they would have reached it,” referring to the early Portuguese explorers. First Ward Councilman Albino Cardoso, a member of the PCA who had pushed for the tribute, said he was “very pleased it is now done. It is something that has been envisioned for quite some time.” Of the approximately $20,000 budgeted for the

project, “more than half” has been collected to date, according to Cardoso. Principal speakers were Portuguese Consul General Dr. Pedro Soares De Oliveira, Kearny Mayor Alberto Santos, Hudson County Freeholder Albert J. Cifelli and Hudson County Executive Thomas A. DeGise. The Rev. Adauto Alves, of St. Cecilia’s Church, Kearny, blessed the monument. Our Lady of Fatima Band of Newark and Sonhos De Portugal, a Kearny-based Portuguese folklore dance troupe, performed.

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W.H.A.T. is going on in the arts scene in West Hudson? ‘The Fantasticks’ is, for starters

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LEFT: Michael Antonelli, sitting, with Jay Blau and Dann Price, in a recent performance of ‘The Fantasticks.’ RIGHT: From l., Jonathan Brandau and Geoffrey Waumans in a recent performance of ‘The Fantastics.’

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as a whole while embracing, educating and entertaining people of all ages, cultures and KEARNY – abilities.” While West Hudson County In many ways, it’s already hasn’t quite been noted for doing that — and succeeding. being a hotbed for the arts Gerald “Jerry” Ficeto, the over the years, perhaps now company’s board president, it should be — and that’s all says W.H.A.T. is much more thanks to the West Hudson than putting on plays and Arts & Theater Company — musicals. or W.H.A.T. “Besides the theater compaLast weekend the company ny, we run affordable classes produced “The Fantasticks: A for the children of our comMusical.” (The play can also munity,” Ficeto said. “(The be seen this weekend.) classes include) dance, art, And yet so much more has theater and music for all age happened and is to come with groups.” W.H.A.T. Bernadette Antonelli, of This season alone, W.H.A.T. North Arlington, has long has put on “Rocky Horror been a supporter of the arts. Picture Show,” “Cinderella,” Her son, Michael, stars in “A Christmas Carol,” “Back to “The Fantastics.” She says the ‘80s,” “The Cat in the Hat,” W.H.A.T.’s presence in West and “Steel Magnolias” in addi- Hudson has given Michael option to “The Fantastics.” portunities he might have had The company bills itself to wait years for otherwise. as a “cultural resource that ‘I am happy to say “The will enrich and invigorate Fantasticks’ is Michael’s ninth the West Hudson community

show with W.HA.T. Being that he is a theater student, it is a wonderful opportunity for him to be able to participate in productions on a local level,” Antonelli said. “They have done a wide variety of shows that not only help him grow as a performer, but have given him the opportunity to work with various directors, choreographers, etc. He has received a wealth of experience in a short time that may have otherwise taken him years to accomplish. “Everyone involved in W.H.A.T is dedicated to bring live theater back to our community. I remember seeing productions at the Halfpenny Playhouse in Kearny when I was very young. It is a wonderful thing that W.H.A.T is bringing that opportunity back to the people in the West Hudson area.” The cast of “The Fantasticks” includes: Dennis Oli-

veria, Kylie Marie Gonzalez, Michael Antonelli, Geoffrey Waumans, Jonathan Brandao, Dann Pryce, Jay Blau and Jack Haefner. It’s directed by Robert Strauch. It has a book by Tom Jones, music by Harvey Schmidt and lyrics by Tom Jones, the story is loosely based on “Les Romanesques,” by Edmond Rostand.

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If you go… What: ‘The Fantasticks: A Musical’ When: 7:30 p.m., June 14 and 15. Where: W.H.A.T. Theatre, 131 Midland Ave., Kearny — the former St. Stephen’s School. Get tickets: www. whatco.org, at the Angry Coffee Bean, 89 Ridge Road, North Arlington, or 30 minutes before the show at the door (cash or checks only at the door). Cost: $15 ($16.52 with service fee) for students and senior citizens;$18 ($19.62 with service fee) for general seating. More information: Visit www.whatco.org, send an email message to info@ whatco.org or call 201467-8624.

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No upsets in W. Hudson primaries T

he opposition slate pounded incumbent East Newark Borough Council members Hans Peter Lucas and Jeanne Zincavage with a huge majority on absentee

ballots but it wasn’t enough to unseat them. Voting results from the June 3 municipal Democratic primary election showed Lucas netting a total of 310 machine

votes and Zincavage, 305, with challengers Gianni Donates and Michael Magliotti collecting 62 and 67 votes, respectively. (No Republicans ran.) Mail-in (absentee) ballots, however, were another story.

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According to Borough Clerk Robert Knapp, the tally reported by the Hudson County Board of Elections had Donates and Magliotti credited with 102 absentee votes each, while Lucas and Zincavage had just seven apiece. Provisional votes weren’t available. Knapp certified the election results last week, with the total vote recorded as follows: Lucas, 317; Zincavage, 312; Magliotti, 169; and Donates, 164. So, the incumbents carried the day by a margin of a bit less than 2-1 and will run unopposed in the November general election. The challengers outspent the incumbents on electionrelated expenses, including newspaper advertisements that faulted the Democratic establishment for, in their view, mismanaging borough funds and causing taxes to rise. Mayor Joseph Smith, who campaigned for Lucas and Zincavage, countered that his administration was spending prudently and resorting to shared services when feasible to save money. Knapp said that the challengers have, thus far, not requested a recount. Meanwhile, in neighboring Harrison, a unified team of Democratic incumbents, led

by Mayor James Fife, will be seeking voter approval to continue in office in November. Fife, who was appointed to fill the seat of the late Mayor Raymond McDonough earlier this year, will be running for a full term as the town’s chief executive. He’ll be opposed by Eric Brachman, who garnered 31 machine votes in last Tuesday’s primary as the Republican nominee. On the Town Council front, independent Ramon Rodriguez will face off against Councilman Anselmo Millan in the Second Ward, while Councilmen Jesus Huaranga, Laurence Bennett and James Doran, in the First, Third and Fourth Wards, respectively, have no opposition. No Republicans filed to run for the council in Harrison. And, in Kearny, where all Democrats sit on the governing body, incumbent Town Council members Albino Cardoso, Eileen Eckel and Susan McCurrie will be running unopposed for seats in the First, Third and Fourth Wards, respectively, while newcomer Jonathan Giordano will be seeking a Second Ward seat in place of incumbent Laura Pettigrew, who is not seeking re-election, in November. – Ron Leir

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By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent For years, it was a video store — and then it sat idly, without a tenant, for many more years. It was certainly what most would consider an eyesore. But now, finally, the property at 495 Kearny Ave. has gotten a muchneeded makeover, and East Side Fitness is ready to make the location a go-to spot. Brandon Zaleski, one of four co-owners of the new gym (there’s another in Maplewood) says he and his partners selected Kearny for the new workout locale because there really weren’t any alternatives in the town. “My family is originally from Harrison,” Zaleski said. “And I knew that for local residents, there wasn’t much

of a choice for a gym in the immediate area. So we found the property, hired a contractor to renovate the place and bring it back to life. And now, we’re really excited about bringing East Side Fitness to Kearny.” Because of its size — about 6,000 square feet — Zaleski says gym-goers can expect an intimate atmosphere where everyone from the most inexperienced to hardcore athletes will all feel at home. “We aren’t going to be like the big-name places at all,” Zaleski said. “We want to know the names of all of our customers. We want them to know our names. And we want them to find a gym that has a family feel to it.” To get the location up to standards, Zaleski says all

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CHURCH from 1899 as a mission of St. Cecilia’s Church, Kearny. In 1900, St. Stephen’s Church began holding services in what had been a small Methodist church on Chestnut St. in the Arlington section. The Methodists had outgrown it and it was purchased by the Rev. James Mooney, pastor of St. Cecilia’s. As the Catholic population in the north end of town continued to grow, a church and school were constructed on Midland Ave. at Chestnut. St. Stephen’s School remained in operation after the current church was dedicated in 1939. We learned a lot we never knew about St. Stephen’s thanks to a program held last week. On the afternoon of Sunday, June 1, small tour groups were admitted every 10 minutes to be guided through the church by well-versed parish representatives, each of whom discussed a specific aspect of the building. We had expected the tour to last about an hour, but our little group was still there 90 minutes later. This was primarily because the attendees were completely engrossed, full of questions and eager to learn as much as they could. The guides were positioned at 12 stations, starting in the Narthex (the official name for the vestibule) and ending at the South Transept. In between were stops in the Nave, the Old Baptistry, the Sanctuary, the Sacristy, the North and South Aisles, et al. So much information and so many fascinating details were provided, we could never cover them all here. We can only hope that, sometime before this anniversary year is over, St. Stephen’s opts to hold another tour day. If that happens, take advantage of it. In lieu of a book-length article, we will simply note some of the details we found

where the faithful can light a candle and pray (not to the statue, as some non-Catholics unfortunately still think, but to the saint the statue represents). The newest shrine is for Pope John Paul II, who was just canonized April 27, 2014. • If a saint is portrayed by a statue or in stained glass holding a palm branch, this signifies that he or she was a martyr. • The statue of St. Stephen near the main altar shows him in red robes, also a symbol of

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most intriguing, and that you (even if you are a parishioner) might be unaware. • Over the main door leading into the Nave from the Narthex is an inscription handwritten in chalk: 20+C+M+B+14. This is the Epiphany “house blessing.” The letters stand for the Three Wise Men -- Caspar, Melchior and Balthazar -- and the numerals are the year. • Once you enter the Nave (which comes from the Latin “navis” or “ship”), look up at the ceiling. It resembles an upturned boat. There are 12 trusses, representing the 12 Apostles. It can also be considered a reminder of the Ark and, like the Ark, is constructed of pine covered in cypress. • The magnificent, intricate wood carvings of roses, vines and branches under the choirloft were all done by hand, by two carvers who came to Kearny from Italy specifically for this task. • Along the side aisles are the reconciliation rooms. Instead of the former threechamber confessional -- confessor in the center, penitents on either side -- there is now an actual room, where one can meet face-to-face with the priest. However, there is still a screen available for anyone who wishes to remain unseen. • Also on the side are the small shrines to various saints

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she elaborated. “When we visit a patient or family member, we have to take in their choice of words, tone of voice, facial expressions, what the room looks like, etc., to deduce their most pressing spiritual concerns. Once I read ‘between the lines,’ then I can make my best judgment whether to offer prayer, hold hands, provide counseling, listen, or simply sit with them in a shared silence.” Every patient responded differently to the approach of death, the chaplain said. “Some patients are angry all the time, all the way; others are resigned to it, at peace – they’re happy they’re going to heaven, going to be reunited with their loved ones. Others don’t want to think about it, the enormity of it.”

Among the family mourners, Kaplan said, there are also, of course, individual variations but “there is a commonality you find in certain patterns in the way people face loss. Grieving is a back and forth kind of thing – a roller coaster ride, all over the place – in which all ranges of emotions are experienced -- guilt, regret, relief, sadness, some joy from good memories. This all takes from six to 18 months to reintegrate. It is, after all, one of hardest tasks we go through and we try to manage it the best we can.” Asked what lessons she took away from her experiences, Kaplan said it was learning about “living in the moment – finding my sense of what God is about, meeting part of God’s presence” in dealing with “getting to know what the families I got to meet through bereavement care are going through.” If there is a message to share with her readers in her memoir, Kaplan said, it is this: “Be open to all aspects of life. Be open with people. Be aware we all face death in the end.”

Kaplan, who lived in Weehawken before moving to Kearny 15 years ago, has made secular connections with the outlying community, particularly through her writing. She teaches essay writing to English as a Second Language (ESL) students at Hudson County Community College’s North Hudson Center in Union City and she directs a writers’ group based at The Angry Bean Café in North Arlington. Having published a novella and many short stories, Kaplan also maintains a personal blog on her website -- http://OffbeatCompassion. com – and she’s currently working on a collection of “Compassionate Science Fiction” short stories (meaning there is no exploitative violence). “Encountering the Edge: What People Told Me Before They Died” (154 pages) may be purchased through the book’s publisher, Pen-L Publishing, Fayetteville, Ark., via Pen-L.com, or through Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble and other retailers for $15.97. It is also available as an eBook.

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served. To R.S.V.P., call 973-743Bloomfield historian Rich 0792. For more information, Rockwell will present historic visit www.job-haines.org. photos of houses from the 1880s to the 1920s Thursday, Kearny June 19, at 7 p.m. at the ParPresbyterian Boys-Girls ish House at the Church on Club, 663 Kearny Ave., hosts the Green, 147 Broad St. The a beach party dance Friday, program, with then-and-now June 13, 7 to 10 p.m., for teens comparisons, will focus on only. Guests are encouraged styles of architecture, buildto dress for the beach. Prizes ing trends, remodeling trends will be given for best dancers and preservation efforts in and best beachwear. Kearny Bloomfield’s Historic District teachers and members of the and nearby neighborhoods. PBGC’s board of directors Bloomfield Public Library will supervise the dance. Book Club, 90 Broad St., Trinity Episcopal Church, meets Monday, July 7, 6:45 575 Kearny Ave., sponsors a to 7:45 p.m., to discuss “The flea market Saturday, June 14, Guernsey Literary and Potato 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Walk-in venPeel Pie Society” by Mary dors are welcome. Cost for Ann Shaffer and Annie Barone table is $15 and two tables rows, a charming novel that for $25. Call 201-991-5894 for will appeal to fans of Jane more information. Austen, Helen Simonson, and Join the Kearny Public Nevil Shute. Library, 318 Kearny Ave., for For more information or these upcoming programs: help in locating a copy of the • Rutgers professor/author book club selection, call the Thomas McCabe presents Reference Desk at 973-566“World Cup Tournament 6200, ext. 602. Kickoff” Wednesday, June 11, Job Haines Home, 250 at 7 p.m., covering the early Bloomfield Ave., will host history of soccer in the West these activities: Hudson area through the 1990 • A free weekly arthritis exercise program running for and 1994 United States teams, which featured three area alleight weeks, starts Wednesstar players. day, June 11. The one-hour • The library will stream class, beginning at 10:30 a.m., various World Cup matches will be taught by a certified live. Here’s the schedule: instructor and conducted in Friday, June 13: Mexico vs. accordance with guidelines Cameroon at noon; and Spain established by the National vs. Netherlands at 3 p.m. Arthritis Foundation. Monday, June 16: Germany • An AARP Safety Driving vs. Portugal at noon; and Iran Program will be held Tuesvs. Nigeria at 3 p.m. day, June 17, and Wednesday, Wednesday, June 18: AusJune 18, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. tralia vs. Netherlands at noon; both days. Participants must and Spain vs. Chile at 3 p.m. attend both sessions to reFriday, June 20: Italy vs. ceive a completion certificate Costa Rica at noon; and Switthat could help reduce auto zerland vs. France at 3 p.m. insurance premiums. The Monday, June 23: Australia cost is $15 for AARP members vs. Spain at noon. and $20 for non-members. • A chess class for children, Checks should be payable to ages 8 to 15, will run eight AARP. weeks on Tuesdays, 2 to 4 Light refreshments will be

p.m., June 24 to Aug. 12. The class is limited to only 14 students. Call the library at 201-998-2666 to reserve your spot. Instructors from the Newark Chess Club will teach the classes. • A Summer Reading Kickoff Party is open to all at the Branch Library, 759 Kearny Ave., Tuesday, June 17, 3 to 5:30 p.m. No registration is required. Children can pick up their summer reading logs and volunteers from the Friends of the Library will help kids make summer reading selections. Milk and cookies will be served. For more information on any of these programs, call the library at 201-998-2666 or visit www.kearnylibrary.org.

Lyndhurst

Lyndhurst Health Department’s free meditation course originally planned for Wednesday, June 18, has been rescheduled for Wednesday, July 2. Led by certified oneness trainer and Lyndhurst resident Parbatie Singh, this class will resume regular hours Wednesday, July 9, at 6:30 p.m. in the recreation room at 601 Riverside Ave. Enter the doors facing the Passaic River. The New Jersey Meadowlands Commission will close the Saw Mill Creek Trail in DeKorte Park indefinitely, beginning Friday, June 20, while PSE&G replaces the power line towers on the trail. The trail is expected to remain closed for at least one year. Lyndhurst Public Library, 355 Valley Brook Ave., offers the following children’s activities for which registration is required: • Father’s Day Craft, for pre-k to grade 3, Thursday, June 12, 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. • Summer Mobile Craft, for grades 1 to 4, Wednesday,

June 18, 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. • Summer Reading Registration, for pre-K to grade 6, for “Fizz, Boom, Read,” the library’s summer reading program. Registration ends June 14. Activities planned include science experiments, robot building, Grossology fun, nature explorations and more. For more information, call the library at 201-804-2480, ext. 3, or visit http://www.lyndhurstlibrary.org/. Mary Lou Mullins’ monthly bus trip to Atlantic City is set for Sunday, June 29, leaving from St. Michael’s Church parking lot, Ridge Road and Page Ave., at 10:30 a.m. Cost is $30, cash return is $30. Only 10 seats are available. Call Mary Lou at 201-933-2186 for more information or for reservations.

North Arlington

The Senior Harmony Club has scheduled a trip to Resorts Casino, Atlantic City, for Wednesday, July 9, and a trip to Mt. Airy Casino in Pennsylvania for Wednesday, Aug. 20. Mt. Airy will give $25 in slot play and a free buffet. For reservations or information, call Florence at 201-991-3173. North Arlington Public Library patrons can return overdue materials without paying any fines during Fine Amnesty Week, from Monday, June 9, to Saturday, June 14. Materials must be owned by and returned to North Arlington Public Library only. The library cannot waive fees for lost items or fines assessed for overdue items already returned. Materials must be returned during regular operating hours and items left in the drop box will not be eligible for the amnesty. Call 201-955-5640 for operating hours and more information. Other upcoming events: • 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, for which Youth Stages will present a play shop for ages 3 to 9, Wednesday, June 25, at 4 p.m. To register, call 201-955-5640, ext. 126. • Handwriting expert James Mihnerick discusses graphoanalysis – the analysis of handwriting – Monday, June 16, at 6:30 p.m. North Arlington Senior Activity Center, 11 York Road, hosts a Fourth of July Bingo luncheon Friday, June 27. Bingo starts at 10:30 a.m. with lunch at noon and more Bingo games and prizes from 1:30 to 3 p.m. For more information or for reservations, call 201-998-5636.

Nutley

Nutley Public Library, 93 Booth Drive, presents the following programs: • Explore the founding of the Township of Nutley Monday, June 23, at 7 p.m. with Nutley Museum director John Simko. This program is free and open to the public; no registration is required. • Eighteen important paintings, prints and reproductions of artworks from the late 19th and early 20th century from the Nutley Museum’s collection are on view through June 30. Call the library at 973-6670405 for more information. The Nutley Museum and Historical Society, 65 Church St., houses a collection of town artifacts and artworks by former Nutley artists. The museum is open for special events and by appointment. Admission is free. For information or to arrange a visit, call 973-667-1528.

Garfield School Students of the Month Robert Wasilak, principal of Garfield School in Kearny, announces the Students of the Month for May: Aiden Burke, Jaimarie Bioty, Allison

Licona, Giancarlo Munoz, Veronica Linayo, Kayla Orellana, Alonso Rivera, Justin Estrada, Erick Sanchez, Enzo Sierra, Julian Fernandez, Michelle

Ayoso, Michael Zinna, Miguel Matos, Robert Schoendorf, Paul Pepe, Alexis Maza, Matthew Swider, Daniela Guerra, Jason Herrera, Maci Covello,

Anynineiris Rosario, Olga Alves, William Hannon, Ashley Villegas, Bryanna Bautista, Krystal Ulloa, Rafaella De Olivera, Lucas Duarte, Katherine

Zavala, Philip Chaves, Ashley Ramos, Lidya Minase, Nicole Cohen-Perez, Nicole Lopez, Jacob Theiss, Victoria Niedbal and Claudia Oliveira.

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KFD from My name is Lirda Viruet best known as Linda, and I want to take a brief moment to share with you a little about myself. I was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico on November 18 at noon and I am 9th of 12 children. Those who know me know that I am passionate about my family, my career, and life. As a young girl, when I was in school in PR, I earned scholarships from 1st grade through 9th grade. In the 9th grade, I was nominated to talk to the graduating class as the salutatorian. However, I was unable to attend because of my mother’s decision to migrate the family to the United States. We came to Hoboken, NJ, where we resided for many years. I attended Hoboken High School and continued to earn good grades despite my limited English proficiency. I spent many sleepless nights studying to maintain the same grades I was earning in PR. Although, my teachers and guidance counselor were unable to help me due to our language barrier, no one and nothing stopped me from getting good grades and achieve my goals. I did my best and graduated high school in 1974. Since I was not yet fluent in English and was not aware of all the opportunities young adults were offered here in the US, I chose not to attend college right away. Instead. I found a job at a bank in Hoboken. Miss Connors, the Vice-President at that time, hired me to assist customers reconcile their check

register. Soon after, I was promoted to teller and then head teller. After five years, I handed Miss Connors my letter of resignation with plans to attend college. She remarked that she knew I was not going to stay there. She told me I was a bright young lady and expressed how proud she was that I decided to attend college. Ever since I was a young girl, I knew that I wanted to be a teacher. Working with children was something I had always enjoyed. When I was ten years old, I worked as a babysitter taking care of three children in Ponce, PR. I was able to achieve this goal when I graduated from Jersey City State College, now known as New Jersey City State University. In 1983, I earned a B.A. in Elementary Education with a 3.22 GPA (grade point average). In 1987, I graduated summa cum laude with an M.A. as a Teacher of Bilingual/Bicultural Education in Urban Education with a 4.0 GPA. How great is it to have two cultures and understand and respect everyone’s background and culture! My journey as a teacher began many years ago in Hoboken, NJ. My first three years were extremely challenging. However I was not discouraged. I maintained my dedication to fulfilling my goals to achieve all that all that was necessary to become an efficient and productive teacher. Working as a teach-

er in Hoboken, Gutenberg, and Harrison, I always kept a positive attitude and prepared students for positive learning experience. I raised the students’ self-esteem and ultimately built their confidence, always finding ways to motivate my students to want to learn. Helping to positively influence lives is extremely gratifying for me. My experiences in school have ranged from exhilaration to frustration. Nevertheless I enjoyed teaching year after year. Each year was like a box of chocolates; I never knew what I was going to get. It was an experience that strengthened by ability to become a highly effective teacher. Yes, I am 100% a highly effective teacher. Successful learning experiences in my classroom encouraged not just learning for school but for life as well. Many of my former students are working professionals and some of them have even visited me at Lincoln School to thank me for their success in life. My students will always be on my mind and forever in my heart. My pupils, my sons, and later in my life, my granddaughters, are the reason I have always cherished my accomplishments and didn’t let any negative outcome outweigh all the wonderful things that I have done. I have overcome obstacles, sadness, and disappointments and still proceed with a smile. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the principals, vice-principals, supervisors, administrators, colleagues, nurses, administrative assistants and friends for being so great. You have been exceptional in your roles throughout the years. A special thank you to the members of Harrison Board of Education, Mr. Confesore, Mr. Comprelli, and Mr. Di Salvo (may he rest in peace) for trusting me and hiring me as the Bilingual/Bicultural teacher in 1991. And special thanks also to Dr. Doran for doing wonderful deeds in Harrison and for being so compassionate and thoughtful. Being compassionate is not a sign of weakness. Confucius says “wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men.” Dalai Lama says “If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” God is also compassionate and is powerful. Last, but not least, a million thanks to my family… my sons Carlos and Michael for being so patient with me when they were young and understanding that “Mami Linda” had to work to provide you with food, clothes, and other things you needed. Thank you to my sister Libby for migrating us to the US. And finally, my terrific mother Consuelo for being present when I needed her and my sisters for babysitting for me. Thank you to my students and parents for making this a memorable time in my life.

God bless you all.

from the structure and onto the sidewalk, but there were two trapped in the burning building. “With little regard for their own safety,” Coppola, Nardone and Russell, rushed inside, found the missing men and rescued them. A video aired at the awards ceremony illustrated the power of that explosion and drew gasps from the attendees. The second cited incident occurred Dec. 16, when a construction worker was injured on a barge in the Hackensack River off South Kearny. Because of small gangways and slippery conditions, before the victim could be safely removed and taken to a hospital, KFD members had to cut guardrails, lash gangways together to create a wider one 15 feet above the river and ensure even weight displacement as the rescuers maneuvered on a 15-degree incline. Cited for their ingenuity, teamwork and bravery were: Capts. Tom McDermott, Dave Kealy and Kevin Donnelly, Acting Capt. Mike Kartanowicz, Deputy Chief Frank Viscuso and Firefighters Gene Richard, Tony Calabro, James Kroll, Rich Lowinger, Chris Stopero, Ed Ryan, Mike Richardson, Art Bloomer and Ian

D-DAY from 70th Anniversary of D-Day. “May God bless us all.” Rogers addressed the gathering, noting: “The United States of America and Great Britain have always stood side-by-side in times of war and peace. Today, on this peaceful day of June 6, 2014, we once again stand sideby-side with our British friends in honoring the sacrifices of American

Photo Photo by Diane Tilley Members of the Kearny Fire Department who were among those receiving commendations at ceremony.

Kaneshige. The Life Saving Awards were presented to 2013 Fireighters of the Year Michael Janeczko and Andrew O’Donnell for their rescue of fellow KFD members trapped in a Jan. 20, 2013, house fire on Devon St. The roof of the building collapsed, burying several firefighters under burning debris. Janeczko and O’Donnell braved the flames, located their “brothers,” dug them from the rubble -- and saved their lives. For the first time, MARB this year selected three civilians for its honors. One recipient of an appreciation award was Dave Moran of Moran Towing of Kearny, which has been in business since 1974. He was cited for providing the vehicles, and the site, for KFD members

“to train extensively on automobile extrications.” Which, if you have ever witnessed one, is a complicated operation. Rob Neu of River Terminal Development in South Kearny was honored for various contributions, including: furnishing the original Fire Station #4, assisting the KFD’s rooftop solar-panel training and allowing KFD access to River Terminal buildings so members “can learn and understand building construction” and for training in confined spaces. And the third civilian award? It was a Media Appreciation citation, which was presented to your humble correspondent for continued support of the department. We are truly honored to have been selected for the first such award by the KFD.

and British forces at Normandy on June 6, 1944. “We the people of the Township of Nutley, United States of America, salute the people of Great Britain and the Royal British Legion. “God bless Great Britain and the United States of America.” And as a bugler played “Taps” and the notes echoed across the park, we thought of a poem,

“For The Fallen,” quoted at services in Britain every Nov. 11 (our Veterans Day, their Remembrance Day). Written in 1914 by Laurence Binyon, it says: “They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.”

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Season to remember for Kardinals boys’ volleyball team The Kearny High School boys’ volleyball team just recently completed a phenomenal season, a year to remember, the best ever in the school’s history. The Kardinals finished the year with a 20-5 record, the first 20win season ever. They advanced to the Hudson County Tournament finals for the first time and went to the NJSIAA state sectional finals for the first time. Unfortunately, the Kards ran into a buzz saw in state finalist St. Peter’s Prep, who knocked the Kardinals off in both championship matches. Amazingly, four of the five losses the Kardinals incurred this year were to the Marauders. Head coach Bill Mullins finished his fourth season in charge of the Kardinals. “I thought we had the chance to have a good year,” Mullins said. “But only three (team members) played on the varsity last year. Volleyball is the type of sport in Kearny where you don’t play until you get to high school.” Like Bryan Rodriguez, who joined the team this season. “He just came out

for the team before we started practices and he ended up being our starting middle hitter,” Mullins said of the junior Rodriguez. “He became a terrific hitter in the middle.” Mullins said that none of his players are members of a volleyball club which plays all year long. Senior Joel Vivas was a starter along the front line last year and returned this year a better player. “He’s a terrific player,” said Mullins of Vivas, who was also a fine basketball player at Kearny last winter. “He’s a big power hitter from the outside and a good allaround player.” Mullins said that Vivas led the Kardinals in kills this season. Senior Matheus DeCastro was a volleyball player as a sophomore at Kearny, but did not play at all last year. “He had an injury last year and didn’t come out,” Mullins said. “But he became a good outside hitter for us this year.” Senior Doug Chemin was another returning starter from last year. “He’s a terrific middle see VIEW page

KHS junior shows his prowess competing in wheelchair division

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Kearny High School junior Steve Koziel collected six medals at last week’s NJSIAA Meet of Champions, winning three goals, two silvers and a bronze.

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orn with cerebral palsy 17 years ago, Steve Koziel has never once believed he has a handicap. More than anything, it’s an inconvenience for him to walk with the assistants of two crutches or it’s a matter of circumstance that Koziel has to compete in an athletic wheelchair. Because let’s face facts. How many teenaged kids from Kearny can travel the globe and head to places like Puerto Rico and London just to compete in athletic competitions? That’s what Koziel does every summer. Last summer, he spent 10 days in Puerto Rico competing in the Junior World Games,

winning two silver medals (800-meter run and discus) and one bronze (javelin). “There were like 14 countries there,” Koziel said. “It was a good idea of the kind of competition I had to face. The competition was stiff.” After Puerto Rico, Koziel went to the United States Emerging Elite Paralympic Camp in Geneva, Ohio, training with some of the best paralympic athletes in the country. “We worked on training, sports psychology,” Koziel said. “It was definitely a big help.” When Koziel returned home, he immediately began training with the Kearny High School cross country team, then later the indoor track team, all to get ready for one night – the

NJSIAA Meet of Champions at Frank Jost Field in South Plainfield. “I prepare 12 months of the year for the outdoor season,” Koziel said. “I work on getting mileage in, getting endurance during cross country. During indoor, it’s about speed and agility. I then have to put it all together for the outdoor. All the coaches work with me to get me ready. They work all year to get it all together for one meet.” Last Wednesday, Koziel headed to South Plainfield for that one meet. He competed in six events, won three, placed second in two and earned a bronze medal in the last event. One meet, six events, six medsee KOZIEL next page

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run in 75 seconds (“That was a good race for me,” Koziel als. Not a bad day for Koziel. said.) and finished third in the 800-meter run in 2:37. “I felt good,” Koziel said. “It’s a good feeling,” Koziel “I couldn’t ask for anything said. “It validates what I’m better.” doing. I set some new PRs Koziel, now a junior at (personal record) and won Kearny, won the discus some medals. Freshman with a throw of 45 feet, won year, I only medaled in three the javelin with a throw of events, the field events. Last 34 feet and took home the year, I got four medals, so I gold medal in the shot put am definitely moving along with a throw of 13 feet. He nicely.” was second in the 100-meKoziel was asked what it ter dash in 20.7 seconds (a meant for him to be on the personal record), a second same track with some of the place finish in the 400-meter KOZIEL from

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Kearny’s Steve Koziel pushes himself in his specialized wheelchair as he prepares for an upcoming track and field meet in California in two weeks.

state’s premier track and field’s best performers. “It’s really nice,” Koziel said. “It shows how far we’ve come and how much we’ve broken down the common perception of disability. A lot of it is now what you can do and what you can’t do. We’ve all come together with one common purpose, just to compete like the ablebodied kids This is what we do. We all train all year long for this one meet, train three seasons for one meet.” Koziel will now head to the United States Paralympic Track and Field Nationals in California June 17. A week later, Koziel heads to Indianapolis to compete in the Fast Cow Invitational, with the nation’s top paralympic athletes competing. If Koziel is fortunate enough to get selected, he will then head to London with U.S. National Team Aug. 1-9, where Koziel hopes to compete in the discus and javelin, as well as the 100-, 200-, 400- and 800-meter runs at this year’s Junior World Games. “I’ll be there with the best athletes in the world,” Koziel said. “There are going to be double the countries competing this year. It will give me a good idea of where I stand worldwide.” Koziel’s ultimate goal is the 2016 Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, two weeks after the regular

Olympic Games take place. “I would say that it’s a great life,” Koziel said. “How many kids can say that they’re working toward that goal?” Koziel is hoping to head to the University of Illinois, which fields a wheelchair track and field team. Jersey City’s Raymond Martin, another top flight paralympian who is a good friend of Koziel, competes at Illinois. “I would love to study sports psychology and sports medicine there,” Koziel said. So when Koziel is asked about his handicap, he boldly says, “What disability?” “Honestly, it doesn’t define me,” Koziel said. Koziel doesn’t like thinking he’s an inspiration to other disabled athletes. “I don’t like using the term ‘inspiration,’” Koziel said. “I just see myself as a mentor or a trailblazer. I might be breaking the barrier between disability and ability, but I’m not an inspiration. I’d rather be someone’s role model or mentor. There’s a social disconnect with being an inspiration. That’s why I like role model better.” Koziel knows that other kids look to him and want him to succeed. “If I can help kids dream of traveling the world, then that’s fine,” Koziel said. “I guess I’m doing good for anybody my age.”

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hitter and an outstanding blocker,” Mullins said. “It was hard to stop him.” Brian Fonseca, another senior, was a member of the junior varsity last year, but became the team’s setter for the final 10 matches of 2013. “Our setter got hurt and he did a nice job stepping in,” Mullins said. “This year, he became the leader of the team, a very vocal guy.” Junior Gustavo Chemin, Doug’s younger brother, was another outside hitter. “He’s the best jumper on the team,” Mullins said. “He can really get up.” The younger Chemin was also on the junior varsity last season. Senior Kevin Serrano was the team’s starting outside hitter last year, but he was moved to the defensive specialist libero this season. “I thought he could handle the job and he did a nice job,” Mullins said.

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The Kearny boys’ volleyball team won 20 matches this season and advanced to both the Hudson County Tournament and NJSIAA state sectional finals.

Senior Matheus Oliveira is another former junior varsity player who became a regular on the Kardinals’ back row this season. Mullins said that he received a lot of assistance from veteran volleyball legend Don Guide, who was formerly the head coach at St. Peter’s Prep and Paramus Catholic.

“I used to always ask him for advice when we would go to clinics together,” Mullins said. “So he joined us this year. He brought in a lot of experience, especially in high level games. He was a valuable addition to our staff.” Mullins said he also received assistance from his

wife, Jacqueline. “They both did a terrific job,” Mullins said. Mullins thinks that the Kardinals played as well as they possibly could. “I think we went as far as we could go,” Mullins said. “We gave Prep all they could handle, but we couldn’t get

past them. In the county tournament, we were close. In the state tournament, we were close. We have to be able to win the close games.” But Mullins had a gigantic sense of pride about his team. They went further than any other Kearny volleyball team and won more matches. “I’m very proud of them,” Mullins said. “We worked hard to be consistently good and that’s what we became. The kids hung in there and battled all the way. I give them credit for the way they battled.” Added Mullins, “They became a better team as the season moved on. They were mentally prepared to play in big games. I think that was really important. It’s not an easy task to ask them to get better. They have to want to get better. They did an excellent job in that aspect and I’m very proud of them.” And it gives the Kearny volleyball program a ton of hope for the future.

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Nutley’s Montgomery wins state javelin By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer

of Champions at Frank Jost Field in South Plainfield was good for 125 feet, just below Montgomery’s personal best, fter winning the but certainly not enough to NJSIAA North Jersey contend for a metal. Section 2, Group III The next four of Montgomchampionship in the javelin ery’s attempts were less than two weeks ago, followed up by awe inspiring. She threw 120 a third place finish at the overfeet, then fouled, then reached all Group III championship 120 feet two more times. a week later, Nutley senior “I figured out I was in ninth Grace Montgomery went to place there,” Montgomery last week’s NJSIAA Meet of Champions with no glories of said. “I figured I wasn’t even going to get a medal.” grandeur. Montgomery didn’t even “I wanted to get a medal, but hold the school record I didn’t think it would hapanymore. That distinction pen,” Montgomery said. belonged to teammate Leah Montgomery was seeded th Negra, who threw 129 feet to 12 in the deeply talented pack top Montgomery’s personal and only the top eight bring best throw of 128 at the North home medals. 2, Group III state sectionals. “I was hoping to get into the Now, even more disaster finals, but I didn’t think I’d struck. make it,” Montgomery said. “I “The javelin that I had bewas pretty nervous.” come accustomed to, the one Montgomery’s nerves started I had been using all year, had to get the best of her, when snapped in half during pracshe was selected to go first. tice,” Montgomery said. “I was “It was a mix of pressure kind of upset.” and nerves,” Montgomery Nutley veteran head coach said. Bob O’Dell knew that MontHer first throw at the Meet

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Nutley senior Grace Montgomery captured the gold medal in the NJSIAA Meet of Champions in the javelin with her final throw last Wednesday night at Frank Jost Field in South Plainfield.

gomery had the talent to become an elite javelin thrower.

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“She has been working with assistant coach Chris Bradley (who went to the M of C dur-

ing his senior year at Nutley in 2008, before going on to compete at a high level at Rutgers),” O’Dell said. “We’ve had a tradition of good javelin throwers here. It was just a question of whether Grace had one in her to put her over the top.” On her final high school throw, Montgomery gave it all she had and unfurled a throw of a lifetime. “When she let it go, we both looked at each other and said, `Where did that come from?’” O’Dell said. “I let it go and I was at first disappointed,” Montgomery said. “I thought it was at the 120 (foot) line. But then I ran out and I noticed it was much further, like the 140 (foot) line. I was so shocked. I couldn’t believe it.” Montgomery’s final throw traveled 136 feet, which catapulted her to the lead. Montgomery had the best throw in the entire state. But her day wasn’t over. Five other girls still had attempts continued next page

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gold medal at NJSIAA Meet of Champs remaining. “I was a little worried,” Montgomery said. “I thought there were girls who could throw it further. It was a little nerve wracking. I was watching them so closely. I didn’t want them to have a good throw. I still couldn’t believe it. I was in ninth place before that throw and now I’m in first.” Montgomery really didn’t have much time to prepare for the Meet of Champs. You see, she’s been battling shoulder tendinitis and has been competing all bandaged up on the right shoulder – with no practice during the week. “I’ve been going to a chiropractor three times a week just to get ready to compete,” Montgomery said. “I haven’t been taking any throws except in meets for weeks.” But here she was, standing on the thresholds of pulling off the miracle. “Shocked isn’t the right word,” Montgomery said. “I think happy and surprised is

a better word. But I wasn’t shocked. I knew the talent was there. I knew she had it in her. She had the ability. She’s a very good athlete.” Montgomery’s final throw stood up. She was indeed the Meet of Champions gold medal winner in the javelin. She became the first Nutley track and field athlete to earn a gold medal at the Meet of Champions since Carol Conlon won the two-mile run in 1975. “I just didn’t believe it,” Montgomery said. “I never would have believed it.” For her efforts, Montgomery has been selected as The Observer Athlete of the Week for the past week, the final honoree for the 2013-14 scholastic sports year. The Observer will present the Male and Female Athletes of the Year in the weeks to come. Montgomery is just a superb athlete. She’s an All-SEC defender for the Nutley girls’ soccer team and was one of the leading scorers for the Nutley girls’ basketball team.

She competes on teams with her twin sister Meghan. In fact, after she won the gold medal at the M of C, Montgomery went home to Nutley and received the school’s Most Outstanding Female Athlete. Sabino Gabriele earned the boys’ nod. Montgomery will continue her track career at Rowan University in the fall. Her sister will join her at Rowan and also compete in track and field there. Montgomery also ran in

the 800-meter run and the 400-meter hurdles this season, but throwing the javelin is her bread and butter. “It’s been a great year,” Montgomery said. “I’m still kind of in a state of shock. It’s the best feeling in the world. I have been working solid all season. I’m glad it paid off.” “You couldn’t write a better script,” O’Dell said. “It’s like batting in the bottom of the ninth of Game 7 of the World Series and hitting a gamewinning home run. It’s that

kind of thing. She always had a little flair for the dramatic.” O’Dell knows that Montgomery has now permanently raised the bar for his track and field program. “It’s a tough standard for others to follow,” O’Dell said. “But it’s a good record.” Oh, by the way, Montgomery regained her old school record with her state-winning throw. She’ll take that mark to the high school nationals next week in Greensboro, North Carolina.

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BELLEVILLE 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, newly renovated. Laundry hook-up. $1400/month. 1 month security. Separate utilities. Available now. No pets. (973)751-6301

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HARRISON Studio apartment near PATH. Available immediately. Separate utilities. $750/month. 1-1/2 months security. (732)381-2443

E.NEWARK 1st fl. 6 rooms. No pets. No smoking. 1 month security. Available June 15th. (973)485-7171

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 4 room apt. 2 BR, updated Tile kitchen. Utilities not included. No pets. $1150/month. Avl. July 1st. 973-207-5229. HARRISON Quiet street. 1st floor, large rooms, 2 bedrooms, DR, EIK, LR, yard, washer/dryer hook-up, basement storage, parking available. Walk to PATH. $1300/month + utilities. Available August 1st. (973) 886-2050

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HARRISON Spacious ground fl.1 BR w/plenty Closets. Walking distance to path train. $1,100/month. Avl August 1st. 201-314-9982. HARRISON Brand New, High quality, 3 BR Apt. Near Path & High School. w/Laundry. Call 973-772-2882 or 973-772-3883.

ApArtments for rent HARRISON 1BR & 2 BR, LR, Kitchen. Central air, walk to PATH, easy access to all major highways. No pets. No smoking. Pay own utilities. 1-1/2 months security. 2BR Available Immediately. 1 BR Avail. July 1st. 973-481-2453

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

HARRISON 5 room apt. 3 BR’s. 1st floor. 6 family home. $1,100 + utilities. Walking Distance to PATH. 973-953-5031. HARRISON 2nd fl. Apt. in 2 fam. House. Walk to PATH. 2 BR, LR, DR, EIK, Bathroom, Refrigerator. Separate utilities. $1,200/month + 1 ½ months security. No pets. References. Avl. July 1st or 15th. Call Days & evenings 347-225-2502 or Days M-F 718-808-1459. HARRISON Modern 1 BR apt. 1st fl. Parking optional. $875/month + utilities, CA. No pets. 1 ½ months security. Avail. Immediately. 973-615-3765 HARRISON 3 bedrooms, LR, DR, kitchen, refrigerator, laminate wood floors. No pets. $1300/month + utilities. 1 month security. Available July 1st. (201)467-1355

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

HARRISON 1 BR apt, 5 min walk to PATH station. Nice Area. Utilities included. Available July 1st. 973-483-3401

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.

HARRISON 5-1/2 rooms. 2nd floor. No pets. No smoking. Available July 1st. Separate utilities. (973)484-1936

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

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

KEARNY Newly renovated large 5 room, 2 bedroom apt. 2nd floor. Basement washer/dryer hook-up. $1400/month. 1 month security. Separate utilities. Available August 1st. (201) 998-4336

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

KEARNY 1 BR + small den. Recently renovated. Hardwood floors. Coin laundry on site. No pets. $985/month + HT/HW. Security required $1477.50. $25 application fee. Call 551-226-0566

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. KEARNY 4 rent By Owner 2 & 3 BR Apts. Newly Renovated. All Units Have W/D Hook up & Basement Storage. Most units have A/C. Rents Range from $950$1475 + Utilities. 1 ½ months security. Close to NY Transportation. No pets. Call 201-998-8226. Between the hrs. 6am4pm. Monday-Friday for Appt. KEARNY 357 Kearny Ave. 1 BR, LV & Kitchen. $850/month. HT/HW Inc. 201-2834440 or 973-465-0166. KEARNY 1st fl. Of 2 family house. Hardwood Floors. 2 BR, LV, use of yard, $1,300/month + utilities. 1 ½ months security. 201-920-9308.

KEARNY Arlington Area. 5 rooms, 1 bath. 1-1/2 months security. $1200 + utilities. No pets. (201) 213-1871 KEARNY 2nd fl. 3 rooms, $875/month. Utilities separate. 1 ½ months security. No pets. No smoking. Available. July 1st. 201-998-3681, if no answer leave message. KEARNY 43 Woodland Ave. 2nd fl. 2 ½ BR, Large EIK, Laundry Hook-ups. No pets. $1,200/month + 1 ½ months security. Separate utilities. Available July 1st. 201-914-4697 KEARNY Studio f/rent. Utilities, DirecTV & Internet included. $750/month. 1 month security. No pets. Available June 15th or July 1st. (973)698-5152 (973)294-4320 KEARNY Studio apt. with deck. Pay only Electricity. Avl. August 1st. 201-923-9143.

KEARNY Kearny Ave. 2 bedrooms. $1050/month. No pets. Separate utilities. 1-1/2 months security. Available July 1st. (201)893-1955

KEARNY 2nd Fl. 2 BR, $1,300/month. HT/HW Supplied. 1 ½ months security. No pets. Includes refrigerator. Avail. July 15th. 201-991-5968.

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Barbara Gerbasio RE & Management Co. 201-998-8415 KEARNY 138 Rutherford PL 1 bdrm H/HW supplied, Hard wood fls. laundry in basement close to shopping & Transportation $965. avl. July. Superintendent Martin 201-762-4420 748 Devon 2 bdrm, Hardwood fls, 1st fl. H/HW supplied, Avl. July 15th. $1025. 1BR Hardwood fl. Laundry in basement close to shopping & transportation $965. 2nd fl avl. July 15th. Superintendent David 908-406-2083

To place an ad call: 201-991-1600 classified@theobserver.com ApArtments for rent KEARNY 3 rooms, HT/HW included. Elevated building. Laundry facility on premises. $895/month Call Sofia after 3pm 201-998-3516 or see super after 3pm 654 Elm St. Apt Basement 1

KEARNY 3rd fl. 3 BR apt. Washer/Dryer Hook-up. $1300/month + utilities. 1 month security. Avail. July 1st. 908-333-7674. KEARNY 1 room apt. Utilities included. No smoking. No pets. $1,100/month.1 ½ month security. Available July 1st. Call after 5pm 201-600-1863 201-246-9524

ApArtments for rent LYNDHURST Renovated 1 BR + Den, in apartment building. Wood kitchen cabinets, stove, refrigerator, ceramic tile floors, H/W floors throughout. Laundry in building. No pets. 1 block to NYC train/bus. $1,100/month + utilities. Security $1,650. Application fee $25, credit check and proof of ability to pay required. Call 551-226-0566. LYNDHURST 2nd fl., 2 BR, Computer Room, LV, EIK, Tile Bathroom, New Hardwood Floors. HT/HW included. Private House. No smoking. No pets. 1 month Security. $1,350/month. Call 201-372-0309. Avl. July 1st.

n. ArLington KEARNY Arlington Section. 1st fl. 2 Bedrooms, LR, EIK, bath. Washer/Dryer hook-up & storage in basement.Seperate utilities. Available July 1st. No pets. (201) 725-1212

KEARNY Newly renovated, 1st fl. 2 BR, DR, LR Kitchen. Garage, Use of Backyard. HT/HW Included. Basement, Washer/Dryer Hookup. Storage. No pets. $1,650/month 1-1/2 months security. Available July 1st. 201-759-4667

KEARNY Modern 3 rooms, HT/HW included. $950/month. 1 ½ month’s security. No pets. Avl. Now. 201-991-2806 973-960-3531.

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. LYNDHURST 1 bedroom apt. in 2 family. $1000/month. 1 month security. Heat included. No smoking. No pets. (201) 933-3676

N.ARLINGTON 1 Bedroom Apt. HT/HW included. Parking space. No pets. 201-342-2206. N.ARLINGTON 5 rooms 2nd fl. Near NY transportation. Newly renovated. HW floors. HT included. $1,400 + 1 ½ months security. 201-935-1951 N.ARLINGTON 1 bedroom, 3rd floor. Available July 1st. No pets. Close to public transportation. $850/month + utilities. (973)769-4216 N.ARLINGTON 3 rooms, 1 BR, 1st fl. Hardwood floors. EIK, No pets. $1,000/month + utilities. Freshly painted. 201-693-6542 N.ARLINGTON 2nd fl. 7 rooms, close to bus stop & high school. Quiet area. No pets. $1,300/month 1 month security. Avl July 15th 201-998-1430 N.ARLINGTON 1 BR, All Utilities included except cable. Washer/dryer. No pets. No smoking $925/month. Call After 5pm 973-420-4633 N.ARLINGTON 2 & 3 rooms apartments. HT/HW included. Near Transportation. Available now. (732) 648-1171.

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ApArtments for rent 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

N.NEWARK Belleville line. 4-1/2 room apt. HT/HW included. No pets. No smoking. $850/mo. Avl. July 1st. (973)485-9288

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

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

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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.

N.ARLINGTON $290,000 2 Family, 3 rooms each floor. 1 car garage. Ideal location. Close to NYC transportation. Call owner (973)284-1056

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 BELLEVILLE New Construction, 1 Family. Be the first to enjoy this beautiful home. Large open area. Kitchen, DR, LR, ceramic kitchen floor, stainless steel appliance, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, 3 bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths all tiled, hardwood floors throughout, central AC/HT, basement, washer/dryer hook-up, garage, yard. No pets. $2500/month. Available July 1st. (201)697-0541

KEARNY 1 FAMILY HOUSE, 7 ROOMS + LAUNDRY ROOM, CLOSE TO SCHOOLS & TRANSPORTATION 551-482-0999.

HARRISON New House, 2 BR, 2 Bathroom, Stainless steel appliances. 5 minute Walking distance to PATH. $1,800/month & Driveway. Avl July 1st. 917-776-9915 917-346-7736.

Lot for sALe LOT FOR SALE NEWARK, 33-35 BROOKDALE AVE., RESIDENTIAL, 30FT X 100FT, LEVELED, USED FOR SIX FAMILY. SELLING PRICE $15K, $120K TAX ASSESSED VALUE. CALL 201-615-7960.

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

Ridge Road Office in N.Arlignton. 1 room office w/parking, great building $550/month. Owner (201)280-7483 750 sq. ft. 2 private offices, Bathroom, High traffic street, 1 parking space. HT included. 201-265-9423 or 201-218-9019

pErsonALs Nice looking man, looking for nice woman. Must be over 60 w/no children. (973) 715-9586

Senior educated man, financially & Physically secured looking for nice woman 50+, speaks English with no dependant children. 201-394-8018

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KEARNY Rooms for rent Utilities included. No smoking, Drinking. Work and prior references required. Close to transportation, banks and shopping area. 201-997-6141. Call 10am-1pm.

Drivers CDL A/B Call today start tomorrow, Great Pay & Benefits. 201-991-1586.

HARRISON Room for rent. Big closets. Female preferred. Near PATH & transportation. Share kitchen. No smoking. No drinking. Available Utilities & now. DIRECTV included. Se habla español. (973) 485-9464. BELLEVILLE Large spacious room for rent, HT/HW included. No pets. No smoking. 1 month security required. Avl. Now. 973-759-7077.

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

EmpLoymEnt Permanent P/T Class A Hazmat cert NJ/PA 2 days wk. Retirees welcome. Call Mike. 201-939-1644.

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

Stewarts Root Beer Now Hiring for season Cooks.

Apply in person 938 Passaic Ave Kearny, NJ (201)998-0600

Looking for drivers and helpers with moving experience. Livingston area. Call 973-255-0621 Full time Landscaper w/experience. Must have clean drivers license. Call 201-998-1262 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.

Manicurist with experience needed for salon in Nutley. Please call (201)243-8467 Looking for a dispatcher, must have experience. Also looking for drivers F/TP/T, must have clean license and be reliable. Call Schuyler Cab at 201-991-7600

We are hiring for a roll-off driver, 2-3 years experience. Please call (973) 4249640 for more information. Only roll-off needed. Licensed hairdresser & nail technician needed for salon in Kearny & Harrison. Please call (201)725-6396 or (908)675-6669

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Temp Help 1-2 weeks 160 Passaic Ave. Kearny Warehouse Packing & Moving. Call Mr. Chen 201-991-6868

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Kitchen help wanted in local restaurant Sun.-Tues. 201 997-8778 FT Driving Instructor Wanted. Must have clean driving record, no points, suspensions or accidents. NJ Drivers License for more than 4 years A MUST. Reliable & Responsible. Bilingual preferred. $15/hr. (201) 246-8000 Tutor needed for Specific examination in the following subjects: -Logical Reasoning -Arithmetic Reasoning –Writing skills. If you have experience in these topics, Please call 201-519-3913. Poggenpohl US Inc. 973-812-8900 Assistant Bookkeeper. Part-Time. 20 Hours a Week. Assist with Accounts receivable for our dealer network & general accounting. Email Resumes to info@us.poggenpohl. com Machine Shop Helper / Machinist Helper Knowledge of Manual Lathes – Helpful –Overall Manufacturing Tasks. Clean Driver’s License. Apply: 75 Arlington Ave. Kearny, NJ 07032 Phone: 201-997-7999 Fax: (201) 998-5650 Harrison Logistics Company Hiring Customer Service and Clerical Must be Full Time & Career oriented Strong computer and communication skills References and experience required. Email resumes to: Ana@fleetnj.com

CAR$ $200-$500 PAID ON THE SPOT. FREE TOWING 201-428-0441 ANY CAR, VAN OR TRUCK. NO TITLE, NO KEYS, NO PROBLEM.

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

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888-869-5865 CArpet CLeAnInG Carpet Cleaning Residential & Commercial Deep Steam Cleaning Area rugs & Wall To Wall Free Estimates 201-887-8212

CLeAnInG servICes Couple from Poland will clean houses, apartment, offices. References. (201)997-4932 Leave message Annie’s Cleaning Service Homes, offices. Move in-out cleaning. Gift Certificates Avail. Excellent references 973-667-6739 862-210-0681

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

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hAndymAn 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

HeAtInG & CooLInG RED STAR Heating & A/C Service 267 Kearny Ave. Kearny, NJ 07032 restarheatingac.com Licensed and insured! NJ-HIC#13vh06216100 All type of heating & Air Conditioning repair. Installations, Upgrades, Maintenance, Serve, Startups. (201) 600-9959

P & M Mechanical LLC Heating/AC Service, Maintenance & Replacements Fully Insured Free Estimates (201)686-1269

Home Improvement FM Property Home Repairs & Improvements • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Doors • Floors • Windows • Painting • Decks All types of repairs Lic. # 13VH05674000

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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

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

(201) 893-0656

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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

A1 Affordable Landscaping Weekly maintenance • Busch Trimming • CleanUps • Design For free estimates call (201)998-1262

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

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

Spring clean-ups, mowing, Hedge Trim, Mulch, Flower planting & more. Reasonable Rates. Sr discounts available

Dave 201-286-7224

Andriello Lanscaping Contruction Design Maint/Clean Ups Shrub Triming Grass Cutting Lic. 13VH04443200 (201) 939-7308

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* Lawn Maintenance * Spring Clean-up * Design Retaining Walls • Pavers * Tree Service • Fences Installed Free Estimates & fully Ins.

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Painting, Plastering, Sheet rocking, Wall papering & Much More. Very neat & Clean. No money down. Fully insured Senior Discounts. 201-565-6393.

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

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LANDSCAPING LLC Spring Clean-Up Lawn maintenance Top Soil • Mulch Free Estimates (201)438-3991

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Retaining Walls • Brick •? Block • ? Stone Work • ? Patio All type of Masonry Work Free Estimates Fully Insured 30 yrs Experience 973-803-0556 Giuliano Turano

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

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Professional House Painter 165 Interior & Exterior Printing-Plastering-Taping Free Estimates (201)997-0706 Speak slow on answer machine please Alexander Painting, Decorating Sheet Rock/drywall. Skim coat, tape & tackle. Water damage. Wallpaper remove. 15+years of experience. Free estimates. (973) 985-6644

Bills Interior Painting & Repairs. Free Estimates (973)801-9487 Classic Painting Interior/Exterior Rooms start $45 Exterior Start $799 Call Don Leave Message 862-754-1789

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

• New + Re-roofing • Slate Repairs • Gutters Cleaned • Flat Roofing • Also Do Painting Free Estimates Fully Insured

(201)998-5153

ruBBish ANDRIELLO CLEANOUTS

(201)939-8781

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

William J. McGuire Painting & Washing Decks & Siding Refinished Fully Insured Senior Citizen Discount Available Lyndhurst, NJ Call today! 201-955-2520

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.

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Armin Cleanouts Rubbish removal, garbages, basements, attics, demolition. We’ll match any price. (973) 460-2963

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

(201)206-4845 JOSEPH V. FERRIERO

Plumbing & Heating Kitchen and bath remodeling. Carpentry. Fully Ins. Free Est. Lic# 165 (201)637-1775

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Roofing & Siding Additions & Decks Quality Home Builders Lic#13VH05368600 Robert Nadrowski

(201)874-1577

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

servICes offered Errands, Tasks, Chores Multi-talented, energetic, reliable woman desires to lend a hand. Cleaning, driving, organizing, typing, paperwork, etc. Reasonable hourly rate. Good references. Call Elsie any day between 9am-9pm at (973) 743-2039

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N&J REMODELERS

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

Nick (201)997-7657

Complete Tree & Shrub Care • Tree Removal • Stump Grinding Since 1973 Our 40th year in business Deal with experience (973)338-9284

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

Cash Paid (201)920-8875 estAte sALe

Furniture, Appliances, Clothes, Vintage Antiques items, Christmas Decoration, lamps, Sewing Machines, Old Tools, China, Silverware. Please call 201-955-1999

Item for sALe Plumbing Tools, Assorted Material. Cabinets & Piping. One Price buys all. 201-906-2900

YArd sALe 35 Davis Ave. Harrison. Saturday June 14 & Sunday June 15th 10am-3pm. everything must go, Furniture, Kitchen small appliances, Christmas decorations. Yard Furniture, Bedroom & LV furniture, Best offers. 100 Bergern Ave., Kearny 6/14 & 6/15 9am-5pm. Full size mattress (almost new), kitchenware, suitcases, towels, clothes (some new), tools and much more. Huge Yard Sale 64 Grand Pl. Kearny. Saturday June 14, 9am-4pm. Household items, furniture, clothing, toys.

moving sALE 110-L 6th St., N.Arlington. Everything f/sale. Clothing, furniture, electric appliances & more. Every Saturday starting May 31st-July 5th. 10am-6pm. For information call Saturday & Sundays only at 201-889-4495 38 Continental Avenue, Belleville. Furniture, chair lifts, household items, bedding, small appliances. 6/14 & 6/15 9am-4pm, no raindate.

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YArd sALe Flea Market at Trinity Church on Saturday June 14th from 9am3pm at 575 Kearny Ave., Kearny. Vendors Wanted. 201-956-5148 Nick.

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

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Logged on the Lyndhurst police blotter May 25 Dima Dibb, 27, of Paterson, was issued a summons for shoplifting after police said security personnel at the ShopRite on New York Ave. detained Dibb, at 4:18 p.m., for allegedly placing $37 worth of probiotic in a handbag and attempting to leave without paying. Dibb was released pending a court date.

May 27 At 8:26 a.m., police received a report of theft from a Terminal Road location. Police said three batteries were reported stolen from a 1996 Peterbilt truck from Elizabeth. The batteries were valued at $95 each, police said. May 30 At 9 a.m., police responded to a call about an erratic driver whose vehicle was pursued to the driveway of a residence in the 500 block of Fern Ave. Police said the motor was still running and the driver appeared to be sleeping. Police charged the driver, Rafal Rynkiewicz, 45, of Lyndhurst, with DWI and no insurance or registration.

May 26 At 11:33 p.m., police spotted a vehicle parked in the drive-thru of the Burger King on Park Ave. with the driver asleep at the wheel. Police said that when an officer tapped on the window, the driver responded by driving out of the drive-thru and across the street into a parking lot where he was arrested. Taquill Ferrell, 33, of Lyndhurst, was charged with DWI and eluding. He was released after posting bail, pending a court appearance.

taken sometime overnight, police said. June 2 At 8:42 p.m., a Belleville man called police to report a theft from the Kings Court Health & Sports Club on Riverside Ave. The victim told police he’d left his wallet in a secured locker and when he returned, he found the lock disabled and his wallet gone. Police said the wallet contained $200 and the man’s driver’s license and credit cards.

June 3 An attempted burglary on Post Ave. may have been thwarted by a house pet, police said. A resident in the 100 block called police at 8:50 May 31 p.m. to report that when they At 11 a.m., police received a went into the backyard, they report that someone removed found a small table and chair a pair of truck wheels left in positioned under their firsta residential driveway in the floor window. Police said the 400 block of Riverside Ave. window had been left open to The wheels, valued at $1,800, allow ventilation for a dog inwere believed to have been side. A screen in the window

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Local residents earn degrees Area residents recently graduated from the following schools: Washington College, Chester, Md., awarded Salvatore Melillo of Nutley a Bachelor of Science in psychology. Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine, gave Bachelor of Arts degrees to Terence Tyler Barley, Frankie Joseph Mennicucci and Jordan Leigh Smith, all of Bloomfield. Barley majored in government and legal studies and minored in English. Mennicucci was a mathematics major. Smith’s

major was in environmental studies-sociology. University of the Sciences, Philadelphia, Pa. awarded Vincent Brinas of Belleville an undergraduate degree in health science. Brinas now continues on a path towards a doctor of physical therapy degree. Dominican College, Orangeburg, N.Y., granted undergraduate degrees to Jorge Castro and Kristen Schack of Bloomfield, Mary Beth Patina of Kearny and Nicolle Sanchez of Lyndhurst.

DeSales University, Center Valley, Pa., conferred a Bachelor of Arts degree in theater on Meghan McGrath of Nutley. Elizabethtown College, Elizabethtown, Pa., awarded an undergraduate degree in criminal justice to Adriana Milanian of Nutley. Marist College, Poughkeepsie, N.Y., granted a Master of Education degree in adolescent education to Jennifer Orlando of Bloomfield and a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology/special education

to Samantha Pace of Kearny. University of Scranton, Scranton, Pa., conferred a Bachelor of Science degree in finance on Jonathan Grueter of Nutley; a Bachelor of Science in exercise science on Nutley’s Dana Principe, Gianna Scarpelli and Travis Fahey; a Bachelor of Science in counseling and human services on Alexandra Lynch, Bachelor of Science in occupational therapy on Allyson Lynch and a Bachelor of Arts in communication on Jaclyn Isabella, all of Nutley;

a Bachelor of Science degree in occupational therapy was conferred on Melissa Teresco of Bloomfield and a Bachelor of Science in marketing on Ashley Rocha of Kearny. The University of Scranton also granted a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree to Matthew Sofia of Bloomfield and Masters of Science degrees with a major in occupational therapy were awarded to Kristin Leccese of Lyndhurst and Victoria Fierro and Laura Urbanovich, both of Nutley.

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ACROSS 1. Move smoothly 6. *What Horton heard (2008) 9. *Lost clownfish (2003) 13. Kind of sentence 14. Reporter’s question 15. Become established 16. Bring upon oneself 17. Long fish 18. Past or present 19. *Sherman’s dad (2014) 21. Swelling, pl. 23. “___ bad!” 24. At the summit of 25. Overall part 28. Pressure unit named after Torricelli 30. *”The ___ ___,” squirrel’s adventure (2014) 35. *Sandler of “Big Daddy” (1999) 37. Nabisco cracker 39. One of excessive propriety 40. ___ Verde National Park 41. *”Flushed Away” underworld (2006) 43. Icelandic epic 44. Pesto ingredient 46. Piercing spot 47. They’re often hidden 48. Chemical cousin 50. Frill around collar 52. Public hanging? 53. Data holder 55. Aggravate 57. *”How to Train Your ______” (2010) 60. Lured with a decoy 64. Canine foe 65. Freudian topic 67. Former Belgian Congo 68. Ahead in years 69. Go wrong 70. Spritelike 71. Not guilty, e.g. 72. Hard to escape routine 73. Nathaniels, familiarly DOWN 1. On a golf club 2. Crescent 3. Ancient Peruvian 4. Skeptic’s MO 5. Drill into brain 6. Little Miss Muffet’s meal ingredient 7. Garden cultivator 8. Baby owl

9. Indian Lilac tree 10. Europe’s highest volcano 11. *Piggy’s title 12. Single 15. Work promotion 20. “The _____,” classic rock band 22. Knotts or McLean 24. MoMa’s display 25. *Orphaned after forest fire (1942) 26. Content of cognition, pl. 27. _____ profundo 29. Cambodian currency 31. Not kosher 32. Succeeded kingdom of Judah 33. More eccentric 34. *Beauty’s true love (1991) 36. Cripple

38. Domesticated ox having humped back 42. Fit out again 45. Accounting journal 49. *A story of Blu (2011) 51. *It featured the hit song “Let it Go” (2013) 54. Curl one’s lip 56. Aussie bear 57. *Raggedy Ann is one 58. Boorish 59. Away from port 60. Database command 61. Pick-me-up 62. Buffalo’s lake 63. Hibernation stations 64. Chop off 66. *He was despicable (2010)

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Academic honors Residents from the region were acknowledged for achieving academic excellence at the following schools. Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison campus: Jenifer Przezdzecki of Bloomfield and Tori Fazio and Brielle Malanga, both of Nutley, made the Dean’s List. Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison campus: Marc DeBlasi and Christopher Milo, both of Belleville; Ashley Barros, Derek Boyle, Alexander Diamantino and Tenzin Lama, all of Kearny; Selena Hart and Ashley Herrmann, both of North Arlington; and Carla Cucinotta, Erica Malanga and Richard Reidy, all of Nutley, were named to the Honors List. Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck campus: Rita Asiedu and Audrey Laqui, both of Belleville; Ana Goya of Harrison; Jose

Dos Santos, Hannah Flusk, Lexus Lopez and Justin Paleologos, all of Lyndhurst; and Joshua Molino of Nutley made the Dean’s List. Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck campus: Paola Aguirre, Jamie Bono, Kristy Bono, Angeli Mae Celestial, Amelia Haines, Traudi Lacunza, Theresa Murante, Adriana Strama and Tiffany Waller, all of Belleville; Robert Fletcher, Keema George, Portia Langston and Dinahlee Martinez, all of Bloomfield; Jennifer Galvao of Harrison; Raquel Cruz, Ethan Evanchick, Vanessa Gomez, Kelly Hull, Carmine Robles and Kristen Stankus, all of Kearny; Stephanie Canal, Elizabeth Diaz, Grace Anne Gigante, Kristina Glancey, Alexa Locke and Mina Morcos of Lyndhurst; Darren Hector Lopez, Stephanie Moncayo and Matthew Glarner, all of North Arlington; and

Ligia Solano of Nutley were named to the Honor’s List. Kutztown University, Kutztown, Pa.: Shawn Gantt of Bloomfield was awarded an undergraduate degree in criminal justice. State University of New York at New Paltz, N.Y.: Rachel Gilbert of Nutley and Sara Rozycki of North Arlington made the Dean’s List. Lafayette College, Easton, Pa.: Jenna Orlando of Bloomfield was named to the Dean’s List. Loomis Chaffee School, Windsor, Conn.: Christian Molina of Belleville was named to the Honor Roll. Binghamton University, Binghamton, N.Y.: Serhiy Kralka and Hannah Pollick, both of Bloomfield; Catherine O’Neill and Yingjiao Shen, both of Kearny; and Seunghan Lee of Lyndhurst made the Dean’s List.

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