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Mounds keep growing By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Five candidates, including two incumbents, are seeking three seats on the Kearny Board of Education in the Nov. 4 election. The filing deadline for the election was July 28 and five people submitted nominating petitions to run for threeyear terms, according to the Hudson County Clerk’s Office, which has the statutory authority to register candidates. Incumbents John Plaugic, a detective in the Kearny Police Department, and retiree Sebastian “Zibbie” Viscuso are seeking re-election to their seats while incumbent John Leadbeater, slated to go to trial in December for his alleged role in a $13 million federal mortgage fraud case, opted not to run. He has asserted his innocence in the matter. Two challengers – Mercedes Davidson and James Hill – will be running as a “team” with Viscuso, according to Davidson. Neither Viscuso nor Hill, who sits on the Kearny Zoning Board of Adjustment, could be reached last week. The other newcomer is Oscar Omar Fernandez. He, too, couldn’t be contacted last week. School board members consee CANDIDATES page

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hose piles of trash being dumped in the Keegan landfill in Kearny keep growing and the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission just approved a proposal to allow those mounds to ascend even more. On July 23, the NJMC agreed to amend its solid waste management plan “to increase the final elevation of the site from 60 feet to 100 feet, providing additional capacity from an original projected closure of June 2016 to a projected capacity date of December 2019.” A public hearing the NJMC held on the proposal July 10 drew no opposition so the commission anticipates moving ahead with its plan. Not so fast, says Kearny Mayor Alberto Santos, who

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School brass roster shifting By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent

KEARNY – Looking ahead to the September schools opening, the Kearny Board of Education has undertaken a reshuffling of top-level district personnel, implementing an administra-

tive reorganization recommended by Acting Superintendent Patricia Blood with an eye to cutting costs. As part of that reorganization, the school board eliminated the position of assistant superintendent of schools. Debra Sheard had served in the post last year.

Sheard was appointed director of personnel and evaluation in the Perth Amboy school district at an annual salary of $120,000 on July 24, according to the Perth Amboy Board of Education website. Back in Kearny, at its July 29 meeting, the Kearny Board of Education voted to install

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By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent NUTLEY – delegation of the region’s veterans convened at the Nutley VFW to cheer news of the Senate’s passage of a bill designed to facilitate returning GIs’ access to health care, as announced by Sens. Cory Booker and Robert Menendez. The Senate voted 91-3 to move the Veterans’ Access to Care through Choice, Accountability & Transparency Act in the wake of stateside veterans’ long wait times for treatment at V.A. hospitals and falsification of records at the V.A.’s Phoenix, Ariz., facility. According to a joint release by Menendez and Booker, the bill will fund $10 billion “to establish a Veterans’ Choice Fund to pay for eligible veterans [those living more than 40 miles from a V.A. clinic or those who have to wait more than 30 days for an appointment] to get private [non-V.A.] medical care,” $5 billion to hire more doctors and medical staff to expedite delivery of care to veterans, and authorization to build or expand 27 V.A. care centers in 18 states, including one in Brick, and Puerto Rico. It will also extend, by three years, V.A. pilot programs providing veterans with traumatic brain injury (TBI) access to specialized care by non-profit agencies. Booker told the crowd that many New Jersey veterans “had to travel out of state, to Pennsylvania and Delaware, to get treatment” but he credited Menendez for “helping set up a residential care approach for brain-injured veterans.” One such veteran, introduced to the audience by

tors said. In Newark, Booker said, “I see homeless veterans in Penn Station and others living on the street.” “We should give businesses tax credits to hire veterans and more significant credits to those who hire disabled veterans,” Menendez said. “I’d like to see businesses pledge to hire 100,000 veterans by the end of the year.” Nutley’s Jack Kane, newly elected state VFW commander, was asked his take on the new federal law, which, according to Menendez and Booker, provides for “an expedited process to remove incompetent managers at the V.A.” Hopefully, Kane said, “it will be helping to clean out the V.A. – to get the people who did the bad things out. They’ll hire new doctors, let the [local] veterans go for treatment in this area. I hear about people waiting and waiting but it happens so often, they consider it normal. It seems to Photos by Ron Leir be a problem all over.” TOP: State VFW Commander Jack Kane address crowd. BOTTOM: From l. But Kane said he doesn’t are Sen. Robert Menendez, Sandy Reilly, her brother Gary Schall, a disabled fault former V.A. Secretary veteran; and Sen. Cory Booker. Erik Shinseki, a former combat veteran who ran the departBooker, is Iselin native Gary therapy. Schall, who, after serving in “Bancroft has been a lifesav- ment for the past five years, the Navy 1984 to 1988, reer,” said Sandy Reilly, Schall’s for the problems documented by an Inspector General’s reenlisted after 9/11, joining the sister. “My brother was upset National Guard, did two tours that he lost his independence. port. “It wasn’t his fault,” Kane said. “The people changing in the Middle East, “and sufBut now he’s walking with a the [wait time] records to get fered a brain injury,” Booker cane, he’s cooking again, he’s bonuses should go to jail.” said. got a new attitude.” In a statement released Confined to a wheelchair Booker and Menendez after the event, Nutley Public since 2008, Schall was reagreed that while the bill is a Affairs Commissioner Steven ferred to a V.A.-sanctioned good first step, there’s more to Rogers congratulated the assisted living pilot program be done. senators for their pro-veterans for veterans with TBI run by As for the issue of elongated efforts and also credited the nonprofit agency Bancroft, wait times, Menendez said “veterans organizations like reportedly the largest human that’s something “we’re going the VFW, AmVets, American services provider in New to monitor closely,” along with Legion, and DAV, working in Jersey with treatment facilities clearing up the “backlog of partnership with our elected in every county. Schall is cur- TBI disability claims.” officials” to ensure “that no rently living in an apartment There’s also the matter of veteran in Nutley is left beat the nonprofit’s Cherry Hill finding shelter and work for campus and receiving daily returning veterans, the legisla- hind.”

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Hoping to extend access to riverfront By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON –

t may not compare with the breezes from the Jersey Shore but the Passaic River – albeit polluted – still offers some partial relief to urban grit. But industrialization and development are obstacles blocking Harrison residents from getting to the riverbank, so the town is hoping to do something about that. To that end, the mayor and Town Council have scheduled a public hearing for Aug. 12 at 6 p.m. in the assembly chambers at Town Hall, 318 Harrison Ave., on a proposed application for state Green Acres cash to acquire land targeted for a “public access waterfront walkway and park consistent with the Harrison Waterfront Development Plan.” Mayor James Fife said that although the submission deadline for this cycle of Green Acres funding has passed, representatives of the state

Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) “have told us that if we have our public hearing by at least Aug. 15, we can still apply for this cycle.” The area the town is looking to acquire is a 5.8-acre portion of what is listed on the tax map as Block 86, in part of the area designated as the Harrison Waterfront Redevelopment Area. The town owns a small section of land in the northwest corner (Lot 1.01) of Block 86 and the desired 5.8acre vacant tract – owned by Hartz Mountain Industries – lies just south and east of it. Susan Gruel, the town’s planning consultant, said that Harrison would be seeking $2.3 million in a mix of grant and loan funding from Green Acres, “all for acquisition purposes,” as a piece of a proposed riverfront walkway and park. The walkway would run about 1,000 feet along the river, parallel to First St., and a small park is proposed for the water end of Cifelli Drive, offering a view of the Passaic River corridor showing part

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of downtown Newark and the N.J. Performing Arts Center, she said. This section of the walkway would be 16 to 30 feet wide, depending on the placement of amenities like benches and planters. Public access to the walk-

way would be “through the public street system or through an easement along First St.,” Gruel said. “There could be some environmental remediation required as part of the walkway/park development,” she said, since the area to be

acquired has been associated with industrial uses. Asked if any portion of the land would have to be raised to comply with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) guidelines for flood-prone areas, Gruel said, “One of the pieces associated with the development of the walkway is coordinating with flood control plans.” She said it was too early in the project’s planning to provide a more detailed explanation. If the town is successful in getting the money from Green Acres, it will still need to find a funding source to actually build the walkway and park, she said. To some extent, there is currently some public access to the river, via a walkway behind the Hampton Inn hotel on Passaic Ave. and behind the nearby gas station, crossing Harrison Ave. and continuing along River Park.

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“For almost six years, letters containing white powder -- and believed to have been mailed by the same individual -- have elicited law enforcement and public safety responses from numerous local, state and federal agencies. While it was determined that the mailings did not contain toxins or poisons, each incident required a field screening of the letter’s contents, which cost taxpayer dollars and diverted first-responder resources.” Rodriguez said, “We believe Hong Minh Truong is responsible for the hundreds of letters sent to locations worldwide, including U.S. government offices, aerospace companies, schools, daycares, and recently, hotels in the vicinity of Super Bowl XLVIII.” A statement from the office of U.S. Attorney Sarah

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Fire engine on auction block KEARNY – Want to buy a used fire truck? You’ll have a chance to do so in Kearny when the town auctions off a 1990 Emergency-One Fire Engine on Aug. 12 at 11 a.m. at the Town Clerk’s office at the Municipal Building, 402 Kearny Ave. No minimum bid is requested but a deposit equal to 10% of the bid is required. Fire Chief Steven Dyl said the rig is “beyond its useful life” for departmental use. Although its odometer is no longer operating, Dyl said that staff has estimated that the vehicle has logged “more than 100,000 miles” during its lengthy service with the Fire Department. Department records show that the 1,500 gallon-perminute pumper – 32 feet in length and 36,400 pounds – was purchased from the Florida-based manufacturer, the E-1 Co., in 1990 for $182,491. For its first seven years, the vehicle was deployed as

Engine 2 out of the Kearny Ave. firehouse and then as Engine 3 out of the Midland Ave. firehouse until 2007 when it was designated as a reserve rig. “It had a new motor installed in 2004,” Dyl said. And now, he added, “it needs a new transmission.” In its place, Dyl said the Fire Department has a 1997 reserve engine available. Among the big fires to which the 1990 rig responded during its active service period were a general alarm chemical fire in South Kearny in 1993, the Kearny Cleaners blaze in 1998 and a residential fire at Windsor Terrace and Liberty St. in 2005. In its present condition, Dyl said it would likely be of interest to collectors, fire museums “or it could be cannibalized for parts.” The bid package is available for inspection in the Town Clerk’s office, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday to Friday, and is also avail-

Check out library garden Kearny Public Library, 318 Kearny Ave., will open its new reading garden for the public to preview the space before it is complete on Thursday, Aug. 14, and Thursday, Aug. 21, noon to 5 p.m. each day. Admission is free. Each Thursday garden preview event will feature a concert at 1 p.m. Mariachi Cetlalli will play traditional Mexican music as well as more recently popular styles on Aug. 14. The Ed Alstrom Trio will play jazz

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Getting a leg (or ankle) up on crooked pols I t has been widely reported that the City of London is tackling hooliganism on the public streets triggered by repeated bouts of inebriation with a pilot program that compels offenders to wear an ankle tag that monitors their boozing. The device is designed to measure the level of alcohol in the wearer’s perspiration every half hour and readings are transmitted to a base center for monitoring by a court officer. Boris Johnson, the Mayor of London, was quoted as saying that, “Alcohol-fueled criminal behavior is a real scourge on our high streets, deterring law-abiding citizens from enjoying our great city, especially at night, placing massive strain on frontline services, while costing businesses and the taxpayer billions of pounds.” This strategy has been applied, to a limited extent, on this side of the pond as well,

though I’m unfamiliar with any research on how effective it has been in tamping down alcohol-induced misbehavior. At any rate, as a form of public humiliation, an ankle bracelet rates pretty low on a scale of what passed for common forms of punishment meted out by Elizabethan-era authorities in not so Merry England and by our own Colonial forebears: branding (an early expression of public “advertising” of your crime with hot irons), nailing an offender’s ears to a wooden plank or even encasing a “scold” in an iron mask to silence her. Not to mention public whippings, stocks and pillories for the types of crimes that might make even Tea Party members cringe. Or not. Even today, our criminal justice system can still find ways to torture inmates through botched executions. Yes, in most instances, the

person sentenced to death certainly merited the penalty for having committed heinous crimes but, in this country, there are constitutional restraints against “cruel and inhuman punishment.” But I digress. The notion of a very public reminder that points up the criminality of an elected official entrusted with the public’s welfare – and tax dollars – seems like an attractive alternative to sending the rascal out of the public eye for a prolonged period of time. It’s policy now in Pennsylvania that when a state legislator is found guilty of a crime, his or her official portrait on display in the capitol will be tagged with a “plaque” disclosing the nature of their unlawful activity. That’s a reasonable move but, after all, how many folks – even in the Keystone State – are inclined to go out of their way to visit Harrisburg and see those plaques?

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No, I think we need a much grander vision here – something guaranteed to keep Sen. Squirmy or Mayor Mendacity out in the public eye so we don’t forget what drove them to the abyss. Otherwise, we end up with Buddy Cianci, the twiceconvicted former mayor of Providence, R.I., who did time in prison for corruption charges, declaring on his radio show that he’s running for office again. After all, we can’t count on Buddy to recount his former misdeeds. So, I have a small suggestion. Nothing makes the heart of your typical politician beat faster than when they’re out there giving a speech – or a filibuster – right? Well, we should take the next public official found to have taken a bribe, misused campaign funds, steered a contract to a favored firm, or whatever, put them on a bus, and make scheduled stops in key cities to deliver a rousing

stump speech to their former constituents, outlining the history of their missteps and asking forgiveness. In a sense, it’s sort of like campaigning. They should feel right in their element. Of course, they may well be heckled or pelted with trash by the crowds who turn out for this public penance but I guess that’s better than a turn in the stocks, right? Oh, I forgot to mention, they should be wearing an ankle bracelet that will be programmed to electronically record their speech and take photos at each “campaign” stop to be transmitted back to their probation officer. Now I realize all of this will require enormous public expense but the politicians themselves should be forced to foot the bill. Speech might be free, but there should be a price to pay for abusing the public trust. – Ron Leir

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‘Charity scam’ in name of slain cop By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent

detective, and on July 18 was laid to rest in Holy Cross Cemetery in North Arlington. KEARNY – On Tuesday, July 29, Kearny police began receiving ow low can you go? complaints about a man Not much lower than visiting businesses on the 700 what one man is acblock of Kearny Ave. to solicit cused of doing in the wake donations for Santiago’s family. of the murder of Jersey City The initial search for him was Detective Melvin Santiago. fruitless, but he returned to Namely, falsely soliciting donatown the following day. tions for the officer’s grieving At 2:20 p.m. Wednesday, July family. 30, Officer John Fabula spotted Santiago, a 23-year-old Darnell Campbell, 41, of Jersey rookie, was ambushed and City, at Kearny and Columbia fatally shot, in cold blood, Photo courtesy KPD Aves. Police said he was holdJuly 13 after responding to a Darnell Campbell ing a donations container. report of an armed robbery Under questioning by at a city Walgreens. He was claimed to be working for the Fabula, Campbell reportedly posthumously promoted to Boys & Girls Club of Jersey

City and said he was collecting money for a 5-year-old child who had been shot in that city. Fabula contacted the club and was told that it does not solicit contributions in that manner. Police said the club representative also reported that it had received similar inquiries from Montclair. Campbell was arrested and charged with wrongful impersonation and theft by deception. Police said he also had an outstanding warrant from East Brunswick. He was remanded to the Hudson County Jail on $1,000 bail, with no 10% option. Authorities reported that

he has a record of seven prior adult arrests, including three robbery charges, and two felony convictions. One of those convictions, police said, was for a rape in Georgia in 2001. When the KPD confiscated Campbell’s donations canister, it contained $88. Kearny Police Chief John Dowie told The Observer, “I will request forfeiture of that money. After the disposition of this case, I intend to ask the prosecutor and I will personally turn it over to Officer Santiago’s family, along with any other donations anyone wishes to make.”

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By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent John Walsh lived every parent’s nightmare back in 1981, when his then 6-year-old son, Adam, was kidnapped from a mall in Hollywood, Fla., and found dead, decapitated, just weeks later about an hour or so north of his home. And for years, Walsh went on a crusade, hosting “America’s Most Wanted” on the Fox Television Network. With that show now a thing of the past, he’s taken his mission to find criminals to CNN with a new show called “The Hunt With John Walsh.” The show airs on CNN every Sunday at 9 p.m. ET, and after being on the air for just three weeks, it has already led to the capture (and ultimately, death) of one of the profiled criminals. If there’s a show on TV that every American should take time to watch each week, it’s

this show — because not only is it riveting, it’s also perhaps the most beneficial law-enforcement tool on the air, or anywhere, for that matter. Each episode profiles one or two criminals who are involved in a most heinous crime. The details of each crime are re-enacted. And while some of the scenes are extremely graphic, they’re by no means a turnoff, because in reality, they’re demonstrative of some very evil acts committed by some very evil people. So why isn’t that a turnoff? It’s simple actually. It’s because every viewer of the show should watch “The Hunt” with the thought that perhaps, at one point or another, they’ll see someone featured whom they know, or might have seen somewhere. It was somewhat perplexing when a show as beneficial as “America’s Most Wanted” was cancelled. It led to the arrest and capture of hundreds of

wanted criminals over its long run. And clearly, “The Hunt” is poised to do the very same. “All it takes is one person, one tip,” Walsh said on the show’s preview. “We might not get tons of calls. We might not get tons of accurate tips. But all it takes is one person who knows something to pick up that phone, or to go online, and we’ll make a difference and bring these animals to justice.” And that’s exactly what happened in New York last week. One person picked up the phone and made one telephone call, and Charles Modzir was found by U.S. Marshals and the New York City Police Department working in a Manhattan smoke shop. Modzir was on the run for more than two years after he was accused of sexual abuse against a young boy. When he was confronted by marshals and the NYPD, he immediately began to fire on them, accord-

ing to police reports, and when they fired back, he was killed. Of course, Walsh says he’d prefer the criminals be caught and not killed, but he’s always delighted when one more criminal is taken off the streets. All sorts of cases, crimes The episodes and kinds of crimes committed by those wanted vary from week to week. Without giving too much away, this past week’s installment profiled two criminals: one wanted on vehicular homicide charges (Christopher Ponce, 24, of Florida) and another wanted on attempted murder charges (David Burgert, 50, of Montana). Ponce was awaiting trial for a 2012 incident where he was alleged to have killed several people while driving the wrong way up an on-ramp on a Florida highway. He was on bail with an ankle monitor, but he cut it off and has since

jumped his bail. Burgert is wanted after he allegedly opened fire on police officers while he was a member of a militia that reportedly had a list of people — mostly government officials and police officers — whom they wanted to kill. He escaped after a violent shootout with police, though some interviewed on the show believe he may actually be dead since he’s gone two years without resurfacing. There have been other cases involving murder, sexual abuse, kidnapping and other crimes. But the bottom line is these cases are getting exposure — and it will become very difficult for these criminals to remain on the run after the episodes air. So if you’re not busy one Sunday night at 9, turn on CNN. Perhaps one week you might see someone being profiled whom you’ve seen.

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agreement] provides the town of Kearny with additional revenue which could be used to offset higher municipal taxes and if the terms are fair and in the best interests of the NJMC and Kearny taxpayers, we would likely grant an extension,” the mayor added. Santos said he hoped to resolve the issue this year so that if the lease were canceled, the town could begin planning how to make up the lost income. Under the current lease,

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KPD: ‘Knock, knock’ not funny An overzealous door-todoor solicitor got himself arrested after an encounter with a 70-year-old woman who wouldn’t put up with his aggressive manner, Kearny police reported. Police said the incident occurred around 4 p.m., July 25, in a residential complex at S. Midland and Passaic Aves., where several people had complained about three individuals, purportedly representing an energy company, who were knocking on doors, saying they could help lower PSE&G bills. The solicitors were not PSE&G employees, but reportedly wore uniforms with logos similar to those of that utility. The senior citizen, after listening patiently to the spiel, said she wasn’t interested, but the solicitor was insistent, and when the woman tried to shut the door, he allegedly thrust his clipboard and shoulder between it and the frame. She had to push him back to prevent him from gaining access, police said.

Officers Chris Levchak and Daniel Esteves and Sgt. Peter Gleason responded to the complex, obtained the man’s description and took into custody 30-year-old Manhattan resident Joseph Estrada, who reportedly had an outstanding warrant out of East Rutherford. He was arrested on that, also charged with criminal trespass and issued a summons for canvassing without a town permit. The other two canvassers were also issued townordinance summonses. Other recent reports from the Kearny police blotter included the following: July 25 Also at 4 p.m., the Vice Unit had Juan Gonzalez, 32, of Newark, under surveillance near Midland Ave. and Belgrove Drive, saw him enter and exit an apartment building and then ingest what they believed to be a CDS. They followed his car to Johnston Ave., where they conducted a motor vehicle stop and saw him discard a

cut straw containing a white, powdery residue, police said. In a search subsequent to his arrest for possession of drug paraphernalia, police said he was also found to be in possession of 38 bags of suspected heroin, stamped “War and Peace.” Gonzalez was charged with that offense and with possession with intent to distribute. Police believe he had a customer in the apartment building he had visited. July 26 Officer Jay Ward and Sgt. John Becker responded at 11:30 p.m. to a report of someone sleeping on the steps of a building on the 300 block of Davis Ave. Armed with the snoozer’s description and information that he was now walking, they located a 17-year-old Kearny male, who they said smelled strongly of alcohol and was unsteady on his feet. When the youth was

confronted, he fled north on Davis but was overtaken by Ward, police said. He was charged with underage consumption of alcohol, violating curfew and resisting arrest. July 28 PSE&G figured in another incident, but this one involved a legit PSE&G employee who reportedly was the victim of an assault. At 8:30 a.m., Sgt. Paul Bershefski responded to a “heated dispute” near Kearny and Quincy Aves., where the worker was trying to “perform his duties” in connection (or disconnection) with an unpaid utility bill, police said. Alexander Constantine, 30, of Kearny, had allegedly physically threatened him and verbally abused him regarding his race and ended up being charged with aggravated assault. Police said Constantine was also wanted on an Elizabeth warrant.

July 30 At 1:30 p.m., Det. Michael Farinola witnessed Jesus Morales, 45, of Kearny, apparently sell a small electronic item to a passerby near 150 Kearny Ave. Farinola confronted the buyer, who said Morales -claiming his car had broken down and he needed cash to get home -- had sold him a TomTom GPS unit for $20. Interestingly, Kearny has had a rash of thefts from cars, many involving GPS units. Officers Jack Corbett and Dave Rakowski located Morales at Woodland and Highland Aves., where he was identified by the buyer, police said. Morales was charged with possession of property lost or mislaid, receiving stolen property and possession of a hypodermic needle. Police activated the recovered GPS and have contacted its owner. – Karen Zautyk

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News from the Nutley police blotter July 26 The manager of a Washington Ave. gas station called police at 12:10 a.m. to report that the driver of a red truck described as a late 1980s Dodge Ram Charger with a non-working rear right tail light, asked for gas, bought a pack of cigarettes, returned to his vehicle and then left the station without paying for $90 worth of gas. The driver was listed as a white male, balding, wearing cargo shorts and a grey T-shirt. Police said the truck was last seen northbound on Washington.

er called police at 3:06 p.m. to report that after returning from vacation, they found multiple trash bags and a blue garbage can discarded curbside in front of their home. Police told the owner that the refuse would be hauled away on the next garbage pickup day.

dence. Police found multiple pry marks along the broken window frame and damage to the screen. Nothing was reported missing from the residence, police said.

July 28 Someone broke into an auto parked on Nicola Place. Police found the driver’s July 27 side door slightly ajar, the Police found a bent speed plastic cover to the steering limit sign on the grass column on the floor and the in front of a Nutley Ave. ignition switch damaged. residence at 8:58 a.m. Having Detectives are investigating. seen a tire mark on the curb The incident was logged at and on the grass leading up 8:25 a.m. to the sign, police surmised that a vehicle had struck the A thief stole a purse left At 7:34 a.m., a Centre St. sign and left the area. Police on the passenger side front resident called police about alerted DPW about the sign. seat of an unlocked 2007 a downed power wire. Police Jeep Cherokee in the parking a tractor trailer struck the Responding to a crimilot of a local bakery. Police overhead wires and continnal mischief report from a said the purse contained ued westbound on Centre. Lincoln St. location, at 11:23 money and personal items. Police observed two cable/ a.m., police found that some- The theft was reported at phone wires on the ground one had apparently climbed 11:57 a.m. lying across the street. atop a small table to reach – and smash – a window on At 6:05 p.m., a Kingsland A Kingsland St. homeown- the south side of the resiAve. resident called police to

report a suspicious incident. They said that a white male, about 6 feet, was walking around the rear yard and taking photos with an iPad. The man told the resident that he was a state inspector and that a shed in the yard was too close to the property line. Police said the resident will follow up with the township building department.

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July 29 A store employee was arrested after police said he tried to leave, a Franklin Ave. business, without paying for $175 worth of merchandise. Joseph Mercado, 22, of Nutley, was charged with shoplifting and released pending a court date. Police said Mercado had allegedly filled a shopping cart with cleaning supplies and was stopped when he tried to leave the store but couldn’t produce a receipt for the items. The incident

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July 30 Someone threw a baked potato at the window of a Prospect Ave. residence and broke the glass, causing $50 in damage. The incident was reported at 9:59 a.m. Police said the same house has been previously hit by other food items, including burritos.

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A performance by the Library Players, a children’s acting troupe, on Aug. 18 and a Science Fun Workshop on Aug. 25 will be the next installments of the Eight Great Live Monday nights series at Belleville Public Library and Information Center, 221 Washington Ave. Both programs begin at 6:30 p.m. Registration is required. Call 973-4503434. These programs are for the entire family. Belleville UNICO sponsors a bus ride to the Taj Mahal Sunday, Aug. 24. A donation of $30 – or $35 if paid the day of the trip – is requested. A continental breakfast will be served at 8 a.m. at the Senior Citizens Center, 125 Franklin Ave. The bus will leave from the center at 8:50 a.m. Call 973-759-9259 to reserve seats (no last minute cancellations). Mail checks, payable to Belleville UNICO, to: Gene Antonio, 436 Joralemon St., Belleville, N.J. 07109.

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ecology. Admission is $15. The event is recommended for ages 10 and up. Pre-registration is required. For a complete schedule of trips, directions, and to register, visit Lyndhurst www.njmeadowlands.gov and The Lyndhurst Health Dego to the Parks and Nature partment is collecting donaPrograms tab at the top of the tions for students in need. page, or call 201-460-4677. Backpacks, marble composiLyndhurst Public Library, tion books, notebooks, divid- 355 Valley Brook Ave., anHarrison ers, loose paper, crayons and nounces: The Harrison Downtown 3-ring binders are welcome. • A watermelon craft proCommunity Development Donations can be dropped off gram for pre-k to grade 3 is Partnership and Neighborat the Health Department, 601 slated for Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2:30 to 3:15 p.m. Registration is hood Preservation program Riverside Ave., Suite 1, Monco-sponsor a flea market and day to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., required. • A sea crab craft program collectible show Saturday, through Aug. 31. Parents with for grades 1 to 4 is offered Aug. 16, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., in children in need of school Monday, Aug. 18, 2:30 to 3:15 the parking lot at 401 Bergen supplies are asked to contact p.m. Registration is required. St. Admission is free. Any the Health Department at • Walk-in story time is held school/local organization in- 201-804-2500 to schedule a pick-up of the needed supevery Monday, Wednesday terested in having an exhibiplies. The child’s gender and and Thursday at 6:30 p.m. for tor space to sell their items grade level are requested. children in grades pre-K to 2. and/or promote their club The New Jersey MeadowNo registration is required. are welcome to reserve one The program also includes of the four spaces that will be lands Commission presents coloring time. offered free. Call 201-998-1144 a three-hour guided tour of To register, call 201-804or visit events@jcpromotions. the Hackensack River and info to make a reservation. its marshes Aug. 16, depart2478. ing at 8:30 a.m. from River Kearny Barge Park, 260 Outwater North Arlington Summer vacation Bible Lane, Carlstadt. Paddlers will Openings are available for School will be open from learn the basics of salt marsh the Queen of Peace Ladies Sunday, Aug. 10 to Thursday, Aug. 14, 6 to 8 p.m. nightly, at Calvary United Methodist Church, 342 Elm St. All ages are welcome.

Bowling League. The season starts Wednesday, Sept. 2, at 12:45 p.m. at North Arlington Bowl, 200 Schuyler Ave. To join, call Betsy at 201-9973914. The North Arlington Woman’s Club holds a flapjack breakfast Saturday, Aug. 23, 8 to 10 a.m., at Applebee’s Restaurant, Kearny. The cost is $10. For tickets, call 201889-2553.

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Knitting group, bridge and ESL classes are available for adults every week at the Nutley Public Library, 93 Booth Drive. • Patrons can play bridge Tuesdays at 1 p.m. • Conversational ESL classes meet Wednesdays at 10 a.m. • Wednesday Afternoon Knitters meet at 1 p.m. Beginning and experienced knitters are welcome. Bring your own supplies. No registration is required for these programs. For more information, call the library at 973-667-0405 or visit http:// nutleypubliclibrary.org.

ShopRite of Lyndhurst hosts Back-to-School & Summer Wellness events Savor the last weeks of summer with healthy meal planning and preparation suggestions featured in the August wellness series hosted by ShopRite of Lyndhurst, an Inserra Supermarkets store, 540 New York Ave. Led by Julie Harrington, R.D., in-store registered dietitian, the programs are free and open to the public, held at ShopRite of Lyndhurst and do not require advance registration, unless otherwise noted: • Walking Club – Join this weekly on Thursdays, Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28, at 8 a.m. for a one-mile trek throughout the store. The starting line is the Dietitian’s Corner.

Membership cards and prizes are awarded to all participants. • High Fiber Fridays – features techniques to increase fiber intake to feel fuller longer on Aug. 8 and 15, from noon to 2 p.m.. • Dip It Good! offers a taste of these healthier renditions of a party classic on Monday, Aug. 11, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. • From the Freezer Aisle – provides helpful hints for choosing healthy items in the frozen food department on Thursday, Aug. 14, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sample this month’s favorite frozen pick. • Build a Better Brunch Cooking Class – teaches

how to prepare lightened up versions of popular brunch recipes in this dietitian-led instructional session on Sunday, Aug. 17 at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Preregistration is required for the two sessions and space is limited. • Healthy Baking Seminar – recommends substitution of simple ingredients to make baked goods tasty and healthy on Wednesday, Aug. 20, from 5 to 6 p.m. Visit the Dietitian’s Corner for tips and recipes. • Build a Better Sandwich – offers some great back-toschool lunch bag ideas and tips for how to build a creative, nutritious sandwich at the Dietitian’s Corner

on Thursday, Aug. 21, from noon to 2 p.m. • Veggie Power Cooking Class – suggests that going meatless once a week can improve your health, so why not learn how to prepare a vegetarian meal? Pre-registration is required for both sessions, set for Tuesday Aug. 26, one at 3 p.m. and the other at 6 p.m. Space is limited. • Back-to-School Snack Attack – recommends some nutritious snack alternatives a try and replace those salty, sugary treats on Thursday, Aug. 28, from noon to 2 p.m. • LiveRight with ShopRite Kid’s Day Cooking Class (ages 6 and up)

– gives little chefs the chance to create and try new things. In-person preregistration is required and space is limited. Stop by the Dietitian’s Corner to reserve a spot. Two classes will be held on Friday, Aug. 29, from 4 to 4:45 p.m. and 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. In addition to developing a full roster of store-based wellness programs, ShopRite’s retail dietitians can serve as guest speakers/instructors at wellness events hosted by local organizations. For more information or to pre-register for a program, contact Julie Harrington at 201-419-9154 or email Julie.harrington@ wakefern.com.

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• Patricia White, a 26-year educator and, most recently, a third-grade teacher at Washington School, has been tapped to become district supervisor of language arts and social studies. • Mary Goffredo, with a history of 21 years teaching in New Jersey, has spent the last 12 years in Kearny schools, most recently as a master math teacher and she will become district supervisor of math and science. • Cynthia Rogasis, a 31-year educator in the district who was in charge of the special education program at Kearny High School, will shift to district supervisor of special education. Each appointment will take effect Aug. 15. Because these jobs are newly created, it remains for the school board and Kearny

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director Mark Bruscino said the district is getting a temporary certificate of occupancy from the town construction office, allowing installation of furniture, computers and files on the first and second floors but delaying occupancy of the second floor until an elevator is installed. Bruscino said he expected to “start moving people in” – to a limited extent – by this week or soon after. Delivery and installation of the elevator isn’t anticipated until midAugust, he said. Once sufficient numbers of staffs are out of their Franklin School quarters, Bruscino said he would begin conversion of that space to create four new classrooms to accommodate Franklin students. “I expect that to happen by Sept. 1,” he said. A new school board meeting room awaits development in the annex to the Midland Ave. building. Bruscino said that should be ready by “the beginning of October” while new basement-level classrooms in the main building are projected for completion by “November or December.”

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Ledo new North Arlington girls’ hoops coach After spending several years as a youth and AAU basketball coach, as well as the last few seasons as the junior varsity girls’ basketball coach at Fair Lawn High School, Rob Ledo wanted a new challenge. “I felt like I was ready for the next step,” Ledo said. “And that was to be a head coach on the high school level. I was told by someone that if I really wanted to get my foot in the door, I had to get a head coaching job at a smaller school.” So when the head coaching position with the North Arlington High School girls’ squad opened up, Ledo was quick to apply for it. “It was a great opportunity for me to get in and see what I could do as a head coach,” said the 31-year-old Ledo, who works full-time as a supervisor for the Fair Lawn Parks and Recreation Department. “I’ve put in a lot of time coaching boys and girls on the travel level, then girls AAU (for the Wayne PAL). I’ve been coaching all year round,” he said. Ledo, a native of Ridgefield, said that he was knowledgeable

about North Arlington sports from his high school days, when he attended Ridgefield Memorial. “I’m aware of North Arlington’s previous successes in all sports,” said Ledo, who graduated from Ridgefield in 2001. “It wasn’t just girls’ basketball. I did my research before I went for the interview. I was also aware of what they did the last few years.” The Vikings struggled a year ago to a 3-18 record. “The Board of Education basically told me what their expectations are,” Ledo said. “They definitely want to see the program succeed. I’m a winner and I come here with that same mindset. We’re all on the same page. I’m completely aware of what has happened. But in my eyes, the past is in the past. I’m not worried about that.” Since his appointment in June, Ledo has overseen regular workouts as well as monitoring the progress of the Vikings in the recently completed Kearny High School girls’ summer see VIEW page

Kearny youngsters learn at annual boys’ PAL basketball camp

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The entire class of the Kearny PAL boys’ summer league at basketball camp at Kearny High School, under the leadership of camp director and Kearny High head coach Bob McDonnell (c.).

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en-year-old Jonathan Muller of Kearny loves playing basketball, but there was one aspect to young Jonathan’s game that needed a little refining. “My dribbling was a little hard to control,” said Muller, a student of Roosevelt School. “I had to work on that.” Esteban Martinez is a 13-year-old student at Lincoln School in Kearny. Another avid fan of basketball, Martinez said that there was a part of his game that was lacking. “My defense is something I needed to get better at,” Martinez said. “I had to learn how to stay down on defense and not stand up.” Muller and Martinez were just two of approximately 50 local youngsters who participated in the recent Kearny boys’ basketball camp, sponsored in part by the Police Athletic League, at Kearny

High School. Under the direction of Kearny High School head coach Bob McDonnell, the youngsters learned a lot about the fundamentals of basketball while having a lot of fun at the same time. In a town where soccer is first, followed by soccer and then soccer, it was refreshing to see so many kids interested in playing another sport, other than, say soccer. “I would definitely say numbers are up,” said McDonnell, a long-time youth and underclass coach in Kearny before taking over the varsity program last year. “The interest is definitely there. We had at least three kids stay home from their family vacations in order to come to the camp. It was a really nice week. We have so many kids who are eager to learn, want to know the basics of basketball. I didn’t have any misconceptions about what it would be like, but seeing the joy in their faces when they do something

correct is so rewarding.” Added McDonnell, “We tried to give them something different to learn each day, whether it’s shooting, passing, rebounding. It varied from day to day. You could see that the kids never got bored. They were into it, especially the young kids. I give them credit. They really worked hard.” The staff featured Kearny assistant Mike Reilly, a former head coach at McNair Academic in Jersey City for three decades, as well as former Kearny High players Mike Trama and Dylan Hoch and Mohammed Farih, who went from Kearny High to walk on to the roster at St. Peter’s University. “They do a great job of helping with the young kids,” McDonnell said. Another Kearny High grad Tommy McDermott, who went on to play at New Jersey City University and still plays on a semi-pro level, was another see CAMP next page

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CAMP from counselor. Farih brought a lot of the knowledge he’s gained as being part of the St. Peter’s program for the last three years. “We did a lot of the drills that they do at St. Peter’s, thanks to Mo,” McDonnell said. “It’s a fresh perspective for all of us. You need to keep it fresh for the kids.” McDonnell said the campers could relate to people like Farih and Hoch. “It has been a great week,” McDonnell said. “It refreshes me, dealing with the younger kids.” McDonnell said that at least five former campers have moved on to become members of his varsity squad. “It’s one of the first times I get to see these kids play,” McDonnell said. “It’s like get-

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Camp director Bob McDonnell (center left) and St. Peter’s University player Mohammed Farih (center right) during the recent Kearny PAL boys’ summer league at Kearny High.

ting a head start.” Isiah Wheeler is a 14-yearold student from Lincoln

School. “I needed help working on my shooting form,” Wheeler

said. “I was shooting with my arm too far to the left, so I had to work on that. Coming to the camp really helped me become a better player. It was a lot of fun and it encourages me to want to play more. It also helped me to get to know others.” Like 16-year-old Steven Velez, who is a resident of North Arlington. Velez has been attending open gyms that McDonnell ran and felt comfortable with McDonnell so much that he decided to come to the camp again. “I still have a lot to learn and I like what Coach McDonnell has to offer,” Velez said. Velez played for North Arlington in the summer league (also at Kearny High) all summer. “We all know our roles. I plan on playing a little more now to get ready for the season,” he said. Velez said that “McDon-

nell is a great person and he’s willing to help everyone.” “He knew me since I was like in seventh grade,” Velez said of McDonnell. “I went to his first camp when I was in seventh grade. I plan to keep coming back.” Jason DaSilva is a 12-yearold student of Lincoln School. “Coming to the camp has really helped me improve my game,” DaSilva said. “I wanted to play against my friends and I did.” DaSilva also attended the Kearny Kids Kamp for baseball a few weeks ago. “I kept busy this summer,” DaSilva said. “I knew this camp would keep me busy and help my game. I want to play more basketball.” That was the ultimate goal – giving kids a chance to embrace the game of basketball.

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VIEW from league. “I expect to succeed right away and I explained that to the girls,” Ledo said. “We need to have that mindset. We have a team with a majority of juniors and sophomores, so we have a young team. They really dedicated their time over the summer and I think they’re beginning to see the potential that they have.” Ledo said that he has been impressed with the Vikings’ talent level thus far. “I really do like what I see,” Ledo said. “We do have some good pieces to this team. I look at it like it’s a puzzle. We have an inside presence and some good guards. I just have to put the pieces of the puzzle together and have them put their trust in me.” Ledo attended East Stroudsburg University for a year, then eventually graduated

from Rutgers in New Brunswick with a sports management degree. He interned at Fair Lawn and returned to work there after a year at Leonia. Ledo has just one goal as he begins his new challenge at North Arlington. “I just want to teach them fundamentals of basketball,” Ledo said. “We’re going to work on passing, shooting, the little details that are so important. That’s what we’re focusing on. I’m going to teach them how to play basketball. They’re catching on. They’re understanding the way I want them to play basketball.” Ledo is pleased with the overall athletic ability of the Vikings. “They’re a very athletic group of girls,” Ledo said. “I can see they have put in the work to get better. They’re

working on their fundamentals and I like that.” Ledo said that he’s eager to begin working with his new team on a regular basis, other than outdoor workouts and summer league play. “I’m very excited,” Ledo said. “This all came rather quickly for me. I’m still a young guy, but I have put the work in and deserved the chance to coach. I’ve

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once the turf went down, it just added to the excitement.” Marck is astounded by the work. “The buildings are beautiful structures,” Marck said. “The Board of Education did an excellent job, taking every step with proper precaution. I have to credit the Board of Education and the people of North Arlington for passing the referendum. I don’t think flooding water will ever be a problem there again.” Marck is hoping to get approval to begin practices at the new facility as soon as

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company after only a year or so into the job and the board reviewing whether it has enough money left from outside funding sources to finish the work. Until that happens, many of the students and staff are occupying classroom trailers on the high school’s front lawn. And this fall, the district will be implementing a new middle school concept that calls for the former Lincoln Elementary School to now house all seventh- and eighth-graders. That move has prompted Photo courtesy Mercedes Davidson administrators to draw new Mercedes Davidson boundary lines for schools and will result in many children different schools. Administraand teachers transferring to tors are hoping the transition

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Ofﬁcially, it was known as the Catholic Protectory, an orphanage for boys in the Diocese (later, Archdiocese) of Newark. Eventually, it was called Boystown, and for a century it offered a home to generations of youths. The postcard photo is from 1906, which surprised us because we hadn’t realized Boystown was that old. Then we learned it was even older. According to the Catholic Encyclopedia, Newark Bishop Winand M. Wigger ‘removed the Catholic Protectory to Arlington’ in 1883 and ‘established the Sacred Heart Union to aid in its maintenance.’ Initially, the Protectory, launched in 1875 by then-Newark Bishop Michael Corrigan, was located in Denville. Boystown closed its doors in1984, but the property on Belgrove Drive is still used. It is now the headquarters for the Archdiocese Youth and Young Adult Ministry and serves as the CYO Retreat Center. The Victorianera housing is long gone, but the lovely church still stands. And recently, a refurbished meditation garden opened just to the north of the church. It is a place of peace and beauty and contemplation. And you don’t have to be Catholic to visit. – Karen Zautyk

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Bottom row, from l.: Crystal Morin, Bianca DeOliveira, Catherine Revco, Rita Marques, and Amanda Staub. Row 2, from l.: Leo Teixeira, William Burigo, Jessia Umana and Daniel Amorim. Row 3, from l.: Jihane Touil, Laura Vilar, Maquiyyah Spears, Gisselle Amigon, Josh Alem and Alex Peralta. Row 4, from l: Raul Babilonia, Bruno Couto, George Zapata and Susana Freire. Award recipients not pictured are: Amanda Springer, Walter Valencia, Michael Amaro, Jessica Sela, Rachel Jovellanos, Kassandra Gonzalez, Caitlin Dow, Rayjay Fernandes, David Martinez and Cati Amaral.

Of 46 Kearny High School students enrolled in the Latin language courses who participated in the National Latin Exam this past school year, 31 received awards

for their performance on the test. Sophomore Laura Vilar achieved a perfect score on the Intro to Latin Exam; sophomore Rachel Jovellanos and

junior George Zapata earned silver medals for the Latin I exam; and Crystal Morin (no grade given) received a gold medal for the Latin I exam.

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Isaletta Candeliere Isaletta Candeliere (nee Nastri) died at home on July 28. She was 91. Born in Italy, she lived in Harrison before moving to Kearny 55 years ago. Arrangements were by the Armitage and Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. A funeral Mass was held at St. Cecilia’s Church, followed by entombment in Holy Cross Cemetery. To leave online condolences, please visit www. armitagewiggins.com. Wife of the late Dominick, she is survived by her children John Candeliere, Rose O’Donnell and Angela Porcelli. Also surviving are her grandchildren Patrick, Michael, Heather, Lisa and Christina and her great grandchildren Quinn and Molly.

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Bill leaves behind his sisters, brother and their spouses Barbara and Bill Sweeney, Judy and Joe Schubert, Deborah Garry and Steve Gabel and Philip and Lorraine Garry. In lieu of flowers, please consider The N.J. Audubon Society.

Cafferty Jr. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Elaine (Ryan); his daughter and sonin-law, Diane Strawinski and Stefan of Manchester; his son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Ryan J. McCafferty and Trisha of Wall Township; his son Christopher Connor McCafferty of George Henry McCafferty Red Bank; and his three sisters, Margaret Magulliam of Spring Lake Heights, Betty McCartin of Toms River, and Joan Luchese of Watersound. Fla. He will be dearly missed by his 12 grandchildren, Stefan and Shannon Strawinski, Erin, Helen, Harry, Mary Elizabeth, Jack and Grace George Henry McCafferty, of McCafferty and Katie, Meghan, Howell, passed away on July 23, Erin and Connor McCafferty. surrounded by his loving family, A Mass of Christian burial at Kimball Acute Specialty Hos- was celebrated on July 31 at St. pital in Lakewood. He was 75. Elizabeth’s Church, Avon. ArGeorge was born in Jersey rangements were by the ReillyCity and was raised in Kearny Bonner Funeral Home, 801 D before he moved to Howell 45 St., Belmar. Entombment was William J. Devine years ago. in St. Anne’s Mausoleum, Wall William J. Devine died July George was a salesman of Township. In lieu of flowers, 27 at Clara Maass Hospital. He office furniture before entering donations to Catholic Charities, was 75. the banking industry where he 383 W. State St., Trenton, N.J. Born in Jersey City, he was a worked for Wachovia and Wells 08618 would be greatly apprecilifelong Kearny resident. Fargo. ated. Arrangements were by the George was a standout athlete Armitage and Wiggins Funeral at St. Cecilia’s High School, Albert ‘Al’ Zarbetski Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny, where he earned 12 varKearny. A funeral Mass was sity letters while captaining the held at Queen of Peace Church, baseball, basketball and soccer followed by entombment in teams before graduating in 1957. Holy Cross Cemetery. To leave George was recruited by and online condolences please visit had a tryout with the Brooklyn www.armitagewiggins.com. Dodgers. Bill was the owner of William He attended Norwich UniverAl Zarbetski entered into J. Devine and Son Trucking in sity in Vermont before transfer- eternal rest on Sunday, July 27 Kearny for many years. ring to Rutgers College where at his home in Harrison, surHe is survived by his wife he earned a B.S. in business. rounded by his loving family. Lynne (nee Wardell), his chilGeorge was devoted to the He was 84. dren and their spouses Chrisgame of ice hockey and was the Born in the small town of tine A. and Larry Triguero and former president and coach of Plymouth, Pa., to Jennie and William J. Jr. and Ellen Devine. the Brick Hockey Club where Ignatz, Al headed east in 1950 Brother of Carol Synnott and he coached his three sons. He in search of a better life folbrother-in-law of Barbara Mor- was also involved in many lowing the tragic deaths of his rell, he is also survived by his other hockey clubs and coached father and stepfather in the grandchildren Noel Triguero for the Monmouth Hawks, coal mines. While working as and William J. Devine III, along the Toms River Black Hawks, a silk-screen printer in Newark, with many nieces and nephews. the Shore Point Sharks, the Al was drafted into the Army, American Eagles and the Red where he served the U.S. during William S. Garry Bank Generals. In 2014 the N.Y. the Korean War. Upon disWilliam S. Garry died July 31 Rangers awarded George their charge, he landed in Harrison in Mountainside Hospital. He coveted Emile Francis Award, Prayer to St. Jude was 72. which he accepted on the ice of Most holy apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend Born in Irvington, he lived Madison Square Garden during of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you univermany years in Bloomfield bea Rangers game this past Februsally as the patron of difficulty and of desperate cases, of things almost despaired of Pray for me, I am so fore moving to East Orange two ary. George was nominated by helpless and alone. Make use, I implore you, of that years ago. the youth hockey community particular privilege given to you to bring visible and speedy help where help was almost despaired of. Memorial visitation will be for this award, which is given to Come to my assistance in this great need that I may on Wednesday, Aug. 6, from 5 to the individual who exemplifies receive the consolation and help of heaven in all my 7 p.m. at the Armitage and Wig- selfless community outreach, necessities, tribulations and sufferings, particularly(make your request here)-and that I may bless God gins Funeral Home, 596 Belintegrity and passion for the with you and all the elect throughout all eternity. grove Drive, in Kearny, followed growth of youth hockey, and I promise you, O blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful by a private cremation. To leave generously gives their time to of this great favor, and I will never cease to honor you as my special and powerful patron and do all in my online condolences and view the next crop of NHL hopefuls. power to encourage devotion to you. Amen. more details please visit www. George is predeceased by his H.A.B. armitagewiggins.com. beloved son George H. Mc-

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where he found a job at RCA and, more importantly, Irene – the “love of his life.” In 1955, Al and Irene married, embarking upon a month-long cross-country honeymoon that turned into a 59- year adventure. In order to better himself and provide for his growing family, Al worked at RCA during the day and attended Seton Hall University at night, pursuing a degree in education. In 1964, he started his second career as a teacher for the Harrison Board of Education, which lasted 29 years, during which he taught 8th grade and Introduction to Vocations. Countless former students fondly remember their time in Mr. Z’s class, and many still have the “spoon rings” they made 30 years ago. A proud Harrisonian for over 60 years, Al also served as the “official” photographer to Mayor Frank E. Rodgers, during which he met many politicians including former Gov. Thomas Kean, and he even ran his own darkroom. Al was always up for an adventure with his family. At the drop of a hat he would take a ride to Bear Mountain or the Delaware Water Gap or Lake

Wallenpaupack. If he was driving, he was happy, and often wound up in interesting places (such as the runway at Newark Airport). Al was a bit of a Renaissance Man—he was a woodworker, a jewelry maker, a leather crafter, a painter, a fisherman, a cook, a photographer, and a metalsmith, just to name a few. Always a sharp dresser, Al prided himself on dressing his best for every occasion. He became an avid fresh water fisherman later in life, often towing his small boat in the early morning dark and hitting the lake just as the sun rose. In true Al fashion, he even made his own fishing poles and lures. Above all else, Al loved his “Irene,” his six children, and his seven grandchildren. His love of his family was legendary --there was nothing he would not sacrifice for his beloved family. As his body gave out in his later years, “Grandpa” always got a smile and had his spirits lifted by the grandkids. After family, Al’s passions included Atlantic City and Cape May, Wheel of Fortune and see OBITS page

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BELLEVILLE 2nd fl. 2 BR’s, Belleville Nutley border. W/D Hook up. HT/HW included $1300/month.Avl. Jan. 1st 862-201-6166.

Totally E.NEWARK Renovated. 3rd floor, 2 bedrooms, LR, kitchen. HT included. $1000/month. Available September 1st. Call Carlos (201)988-7536.

HARRISON 2nd floor, 2 bedrooms, LR, kitchen. Close to PATH. $1200/month. 1-1/2 months security. Separate utilities. No pets. Individual bedroom on 1st floor. 1 ½ months deposit. Call Between 3-8pm (973) 388-8916

KEARNY 2 BR, LR/DR, kitchen. No pets. Apt. use only. $1,200/month. 1 ½ months security. Available immediately. 201-306-8148.

KEARNY Arlington Area. 1 bedroom apt in classic building, wood kitchen cabinets, stove, refrigerator, ceramic tile floor, hardwood floor in hall, bedroom & LR. 4 closets, laundry in building. No pets. No smoking. Blocks to NYC bus, close to NYC train. $890/month + utilities. Security $1335. Available September 1st. Application fee $25. Credit check required. Call (551)226-0566

BELLEVILLE 16 Howard Place. off Washington Avenue. 3 rooms. 1 BR. $850/month HT/HW included. (973)801-5900 BELLEVILLE 2 BR, LR, Kitchen, Bath. 2nd Fl. $950/month + utilities. 1 month security. No pets. No smoking. (973)759-6641 BELLEVILLE 2nd fl. 2 bedroom. HT/HW included. 1 month security. No pets. No smoking. Avl. Sept 1st. 973-759-7077 BELLEVILLE 1st. fl. 3 BR, HT/HW included. 1 month security No pets. No smoking. Avl. Now call Maria 973-759-7077.

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harrison HARRISON 2 bedrooms, kitchen, LR, bathroom. Recently renovated. Close to PATH. Available. (201)376-3184 HARRISON 2 BR, 1 Bath, $1,225/month. 1 ½ months security. HT/HW included. Available 9/1. No pets. No smoking. Call (973)483-4268 between 10am-5pm. HARRISON 1 BR apt. ground fl. Newer house. Off street parking. Stove, refrigerator & 2 wall A/C’s included. Separate utilities. No pets. Smoke free environment. 1 ½ months security. Avl Sept. 1st. Call 973-481-1721 leave message.

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HARRISON 1 bedroom, Bath, EIK, LR, DR. Walking distance to NYC transp. $950/month. 11/2 month security. No pets Available Sept. 1, 2014. Please call 973.818.7414 HARRISON 1 bedroom apt. 210 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. Central HT/AC. 1 month security. $800/month. Available September 1st. (201)341-9765. HARRISON 5 room apt. 1 month security Separate utilities. Avl. now. 201-726-4603 HARRISON Newly renovated, 3BR, 1 Bath. Close to Path. $1,600/mo. 1 month security. Laundry hook-up. Avl. August 15th. (201)933-1458. HARRISON Newly renovated,1 BR apt, 5 min walk to PATH station. Nice Area. Utilities included. Avl. Now. 973-483-3401.

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 Convenient Location Large 3R, 1BR, includes HT/HW $925/month + security. (512) 994-4986 KEARNY 1 BR. 3rd fl. In Apt. building. Steps to Bus stop. Separate utilities. Available August 1st. (973)951-7385 KEARNY 3rd fl. 3 BR, 1 bath. Avl. Now. $1,300/month. 1 month security. Call (201)622-8315

KEARNY Large 1 BR apt. Loft style. Featuring open floor plan, high ceiling, large windows, H/W floor throughout, New ceramis style in bath. New kitchen, Ceiling fans in each room. $1,200/month + security & utilities. No pets. 201-991-6942. KEARNY Arlington Area. 5 rooms, 1 bath. 1-1/2 months security. $1200 + utilities. No pets. (201) 213-1871 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$1150 + Utilities. 1 ½ months security. Close to NY Transportation. No pets. Call 201-998-8226. Between the hours 6am-4pm. MondayFriday for Appt. KEARNY 2nd fl. 2 BR, Arlington section. Avl. Aug. 1st. $1,200/month. Close to transportation. No pets. (201)362-2264

KEARNY Completely renovated. 2 BR,, H/W floors. C/A & Heat. 2 car parking. With W/D. Close to school & transportation. 1 ½ months security. Avl. Now. 973-634-5485. KEARNY 2 BR Apt. HT/HW included. 1 ½ months security. No pets. $1,000/month. Available Now. (973)393-4703 KEARNY 3 room apt., 1 BR, 1st fl. Stove, Refrigerator & HT/HW supplied. Available September 1. No pets. $895/month 1-1/2 months security. (201)913-7295 (201)970-2435 KEARNY 1 BR Apt. Located 1 block from City hall. H/W floors. HT/HW included. $950/month. 1 month security. No pets. For more Info. Call Carlos (201)306-2994

KEARNY 4 rooms, 1 bedroom, DR/den, LR, kitchen, backyard. Pets ok. $1000/month. Separate utilities. 1 month security. Available August 1st. (201)348-1419

KEARNY Available Now. 3rd floor, 4 rooms, 2 BR, Kitchen, LR, HW Floors. Close to Transportation. $950/month + Utilities. 1 month security Laundry on premises. (201) 362-5028

KEARNY Close to transportation. 2 bedrooms, LR, DR. $1200/month. 1-1/2 months security deposit. Separate utilities. No pets. (201) 214-4448

KEARNY 2 BR, Roosevelt school district, laundry facilities in basement. HT/HW included. 1 ½ months security. Avl. Aug 15th. No pets. $1,150/month. (732)735-9055

KEARNY Beautiful NYC View. 3 BR, 2nd Fl. 1 ½ baths. LR/DR, 1 Parking. Arlington section. $1,500/month plus utilities. 1 month security. No Pets/Smoking. Avl. August 15th. (201)937-4396 (201)997-6785

KEARNY VACANT LR, DR, EIK, 2 bedroms, & bath, on the first floor of 129 Rutherford Place for $1400/month HT/HW supplied. W/D hook-up & basement storage. 1 month security. Call (201)600-2811 to see.

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KEARNY 2 ½ BR, LV, DR, Bathroom, kitchen. Supply stove. Available Sept. 1st by appointment only. (973)715-2625. (973)216-8624

KEARNY 1 bedroom apt. LR, kitchen, One month security. Utilities separate. No pets. No smoking. Available Sept. 1st. (551)265-2142

KEARNY STEWART AVE, 3 LARGE ROOMS, RECENTLY PAINTED, OFF STREET PARKING, STORAGE, BACKYARD, NO PETS, $875 + UTILITIES, SECURITY DEPOSIT, (908)771-0762

KEARNY 5 rooms.3rd floor $1,100/month. 1.5 security deposit. plus utilities, Stove, Refrigerator included. Carpets. No pets. Available 8/15. For information Please call (201)998-2615

N.ARLINGTON 1 BR apt. HT/HW included, No pets. Plenty of parking. Close to NY Transportation. $1,000/month. 1 month security. Available now. (973)444-9833

KEARNY 2 BR, LV, Kitchen. Close to transporstion. Garfield School. $1,200/month. 1 ½ months security. Laundry room. Avl. Now. (201)998-7553 KEARNY 3 ½ BR, Bathroom, $975/month + utilities. 1 month security. 1 months rent. Available Now. 973-985-3660. KEARNY 4 Family Home. Two apartments on 2nd floor. Totally, newly renovated. All new: Kitchen, Bath, LR, 2 BR, hardwood floor. Very safe, central & convenient location. 1 block from transportation. No pets. No smoking. $1,200/month. Heat included. Call (973)419-0808 or (848)228-1855 KEARNY 2 BR, LV, Kitchen & Bath. Close to park & schools. No pets. $950/month + Security. Available September 1st. (201)600-1211 KEARNY 1 bedroom, 3rd fl. HT/HW included. Dogs ok. $950/month. 1 month security. Available September 1st. (201)719-0280 KEARNY Kearny Ave. 2nd Floor, LR, 4 bedrooms, use of backyard. Available September 1st. Separate utilities. $1350/month. 1-1/2 months seurity. Near schools. (201)955-2662. (201)991-3366.

KEARNY 280 Wilson Avenue. 2 bedroom apartment. No pets. For more information please call (201)246-0683 (201)893-1955

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 3 BR, 2 baths, C/A, HT. No pets. $2,100/month + utilities. 1 month security. Avl. August 1st. 201-804-6307 LYNDHURST 604 New Jersey Ave. off ridge rd. Ground fl. 3 BR, LR, EIK. Close to bus & train station. No pets. Available September 1st. Call 9am-5pm after seeing the area. (201)655-4663

n. arlington N.ARLINGTON 1 Bedroom Apt. HT/HW included. Parking space. No pets. 201-342-2206.

N.ARLINGTON Recently renovated apt., 2 bdrms, C/A, free parking spot. $1300/mo + sec. + utilities. Avail immed. (201)966-8095 N.ARLINGTON Spacious 2 BR Apt. $1,400/month + utilities. 1 month security. No pets. Available August 5th. (201)889-2709

N.ARLINGTON 2 BR’s, LR, DR, Kitchen. 1 month security + 1 month rent. No pets. No smoking. Avl. Now or Sept. 1st. 201-304-8358 or 201-889-3900.

N.ARLINGTON Newly renovated, 2 Large BR’s, Large LR & EIK. $1300/month, 1 ½ months security. HW included. Close to all major transportation. Available now. (201)522-4470 Dudymarino1@ hotmail.com

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 1 bedroom apt. LV/DR kitchen. Near Belleville. $850/month. Utilities included. (973)732-2071.

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AUtos 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.

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offiCe spACe for rent Ridge Road Office in N.Arlignton. 1 room office w/parking, great building $550/month. Owner (201)280-7483 KEARNY Professional Commercial (2 locations available). Office space on Kearny Avenue. Immediate occupancy. Close to NYC, public transportation, PATH, DeCamp, NJ Transit bus lines. 1,100 sq.ft.(corner) $2500/month + 1-1/2 months security, 1 to 5 year lease. 1,000 sq.ft. $2300/month + 1-1/2 months security, 1 to 5 year lease. Call Silvina (201) 456-2540

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personAls listings Nice looking man, looking for nice woman. Must be over 60 w/no children. (973) 715-9586 Single man, healthy, secure, seeking Spanish/English speaking lady, physically fit. Attractive 45-50 years old. For lasting relationship. 201-406-9443

room for rent HARRISON Room f/rent, share kitchen, responsible. 1 month security. Available immediately. Se habla español. (973)420-7451

room for rent BELLEVILLE Furnished room f/rent. Male preferred. Responsible. No kitchen. Avail immed. (973)332-5613 HARRISON Room for rent. Big closets. Female preferred. Near PATH & transportation. Share kitchen. No smoking. No drinking. Available now. Utilities & DIRECTV included. Se habla español. (973) 485-9464.

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

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

Stewarts Root Beer Now Hiring for season Cooks, Waitresses & Waiters Apply in person 938 Passaic Ave Kearny, NJ (201)998-0600

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

Auto Body Combo Tech needed. Must speak English. (201)997-9000

emploYment/ Help WAnteD Help Wanted to install seamless gutter, experience needed. Must have valid Drivers License. 1(800) 479-3262 or (201) 954-4287

Onsite Truck & Auto repair company looking for parts driver & mechanic with background in diesel. clean license. 201-401-2645 Photography assistants must have own transportation. Good sense of direction, mostly weekends, some weeknights. Punctual, Reliable. Call 201-955-0050.

PART TIME SCHOOL BUS AIDE Approx 20 hours per week. Must speak fluent English. Please call Lorraine (201) 998-4800 Licensed hairdresser & nail technician needed for salon in Kearny, Harrison, & Newark. Competitive pay. Please call (973) 821-8387 Gal-Friday Local store, Carpet & Drapery Dept. Must be reliable, well spoken, organized self starter. Able to work on own. Sales, ordering, set-up installs, Bookkeeping. Off on Weds. Sat. is a must. Apply in person: House of Rugs 510 Kearny Ave Kearny, NJ

PART TIME SCHOOL BUS DRIVER Approx. 20 hours per week. Must have a CDL with P & S endorsements. Must speak fluent English. Please call Lorraine (201)998-4800 Receptionist wanted Part time/Full time. No weekends. Spanish speaking a must. No nights or weekends. Competitive Salary. Call Monday thru Friday only between 10 AM and 5 PM. Call 973-751-6000 or Fax resume to 973-751-1190

emploYment/ Help WAnteD FT Driving Instructor Wanted. Must have clean driving record, no points or accidents. NJ Drivers License for more than 4 years A MUST. Reliable & Responsible. Bilingual preferred. (201) 246-8000 Computer Programmer. Kearny. Gather, analyze data, create reports, provide mgmt with results of analysis, detailed sales forecast, reports noting biz indicators, design, deploy new internet, new ERP system. Must be bilingual. BA, equivalent Electronic/ Computer Engineering. Send resume: Attn: HR Dept Family Food Dist. 969 Newark Tpke Unit D, Kearny, NJ 07032.

Plant Production Manager (Belleville, NJ). Analyze plant operations performance, capacity & utilization including engineering specifications to determine and maximize efficient utilization of production personnel and machinery. Manage production operations of 3 depts. Req: Master’s in Industrial Engineering, or related field; 1 yr. exp. as Plant Prod. Mngr or related. Mail CV to Bindi North America. 630 Belleville Turnpike, Kearny, NJ 07032, Attn: Ms. Cespedes, HR Manager.

CDL Driver Wanted Adult Medical Day Care (Belleville) Part Time/Full Time Driver for adult medical daycare in Essex county needed. A CDL with Class B and Endorsement P a MUST!!! Spanish speaking a plus. No nights or wknds. Competitive Salary. Call Monday thru Friday only between 10 AM and 5 PM. Call 973-751-6000 or Fax resume to 973-751-1190

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ENTRY-LEVEL MANAGEMENT POSITION (NEWARK, NEW JERSEY) Cambridge Security Services is seeking candidates for an entrylevel management position for our 24-hour National Command Center. The ideal applicant will have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Candidates for this position must be well organized and capable of working in a fast paced environment. Candidates must have an untarnished criminal record as well as a high school diploma. Starting Salary: Between $27,000 and $31,000. Please forward all resumes to: wflood@cambridge securityservices.com

Will clean your home! Our prices are reasonable; we are experienced cleaner, on time and reliable. For more information call (201)702-9467 and ask for Mary.

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construction Angel Martinez Construction LLC Specializing • Roofing • Siding • Chimneys All types of Masonry Fully Ins. And License (201) 952-0076 Zamora Construction • Steps • Bricks • Blocks • Sidewalks • Pavers Fully ins. Free estmts Se Habla Español Lic#13VH08018600

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HAnDYmAn serviCes “Chris The Handyman” For your home repairs and Outdoor power Equipment Services (201) 694-0258 DO IT ALL Interior/Exterior new & repairs. All types of carpentry. Reasonable rates, quality work, reliable, experienced. 13VH06620900 (201)991-3223 “Fair Deal Dan” Painting, Sheetrock, Plastering, Odd Jobs, Flooring, Windows and Doors, Plumbing, replace water heater, leaky faucets, tile work for floors, bathrooms, kitchen, counter tops and granite. Lic#V203575 (201)448-1563 NUWAY HOME IMPROVEMENT (201) 380-1313 Handyman work on your home, so you don’t worry how it’s done, all phases of construction.

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

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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

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

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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

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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

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

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

lAnDsCAping/ Design A1 Affordable Landscaping Weekly maintenance • Busch Trimming • CleanUps • Design For free estimates call (201)998-1262 Andriello Lanscaping Contruction Design Maint/Clean Ups Shrub Triming Grass Cutting Lic. 13VH04443200 (201) 939-7308

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mAsonrY serviCes G&T Mason Contractors Retaining Walls • Brick • Block • Stone Work • Patio • Roof • Siding. All type of Masonry Work. Free Estimates Fully Insured 30 yrs Experience 973-803-0556 Giuliano Turano

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

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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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Classic Painting Interior/Exterior Rooms start $45 Exterior Start $799 Call Don Leave Message 862-754-1789

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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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rUBBisH removAl 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. ANDRIELLO CLEANOUTS

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

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

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ALL CONCRETE WORK SIDEWALKS, PATIOS, DRIVEWAYS, RETAINING WALLS, STEPS BRICK pAVER DESIGNS SANTOS CONSTRUCTION CO. FREE ESTImATES Family owned For Over 30 years Fully Insured and licensed Call our Office 973-589-2712 “LET US SHOW YOU OUR WORK!”

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OBITS from Jeopardy. Although Al could not drive towards the end, he did not miss a beat, as Al Jr. and Mary took the wheel and continued the “road trips.” Al’s philosophy of life was summed up by the song “What a Wonderful World,” and Irene sang this to him during his final hours. Al is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Irene (nee Kohanski), his loving children Albert and his wife Maryanne, Richard and his wife

Lara, Mary McManemin and her fiancé Victor, Lisa, Paul and his wife Anne-Marie, and his cherished grandchildren Jillian and Christine McManemin, Julia, Edward, Paul, Averi and John Zarbetski, and several loving nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his dear sister Mary Lullman. He was predeceased by his son Christopher Zarbetski and son-in-law Robert McManemin. Funeral services were under the direction of Mulligan Funeral Home, Harrison. A funeral Mass

was celebrated at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Kearny. His interment took place in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. For information, please visit www.mulliganfuneralhome.org. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to: Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance (www.tsalliance.org) 801 Roeder Road, Suite 750, Silver Spring, Md. 20910 or Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 136 Davis Ave., Kearny, N.J. in memory of Al.

Fight cancer with Burger King & The Jimmy Fund Burger King, 205 Passaic Ave., Kearny, is one of more than 370 Burger King restaurants participating in a fundraiser to help fight cancer and customers can help by contributing $1 to The Jimmy Fund through a program known as A Chance for Kids & Families now through Sept. 7 at participating Burger King restaurants. The Jimmy Fund (www.JimmyFund.org) solely supports Boston’s Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, raising funds for adult and pediatric cancer care and research to improve the chances of survival for cancer

patients around the world. With each contribution, customers will receive a promotion card guaranteed to be a winner with prizes ranging from an all-inclusive trip from TNT Vacations Powered by Funjet Vacations, American Airlines miles, theme park tickets, Valvoline Instant Oil Change discounts and free services, to prizes from Burger King. In the last 14 years, participating Burger King restaurants have raised more than $11.4 million for cancer research and care at DanaFarber Cancer Institute.

“Burger King employees and their restaurant guests have been an invaluable partner in our fight cancer,” said Suzanne Fountain, director of The Jimmy Fund. “The funds from this program are invaluable in funding cancer care and research at Dana-Farber.” For more information about The Jimmy Fund or A Chance for Kids & Families, including official rules and an alternate method of entry, visit a participating Burger King restaurant, visit JimmyFund.org, or call The Jimmy Fund at 617-582-9675.

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Linda Viruet, a bilingual teacher for grades 1 to 3 at Lincoln School, Harrison, presents her students with trophies for being “the best of the best.” Viruet awards trophies each year as an incentive to students to continue doing their best all their lives. From l., are: second-grader Ashly Palacios, second-grader Kevin Ordonez, third-grader Brandon Garcia, Viruet, third-grader Iris Jimenez and first-grader Brylon Rojas.

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