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By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – fter months of wrangling with his employer, the Kearny Board of Education, Frank Ferraro has tendered his resignation as Kearny superintendent of schools, effective Nov. 1. Ferraro, who was facing the threat of being fired after the board had brought tenure charges against him, decided to walk away from his $167,500 a year job following a settlement agreement approved by the board at its Oct. 20 meeting. Ferraro’s contract ran through June 30, 2016, but he will receive no salary for any part of 2015 or 2016. Under that agreement, in return for voluntarily stepping down from the post, Ferraro will receive nearly $70,000, representing the equivalent of a combined total of about four months’ in salary plus accrued vacation payments. Patricia Blood, who has been serving as provisional superintendent, is presumed to be in line for a permanent appointment sometime after Nov. 1. Blood, who has an administrator’s certificate, is due

to complete a state mentorship for chief school administrator by Dec. 31. Ferraro, who was named superintendent in December 2012 by a 5-4 board vote, soon found himself on the outs with a new board majority bloc that formed following the February 2013 school board election. In fact, two members of that bloc petitioned the state Commissioner of Education to have him removed for having allegedly failed to meet a board policy requiring at least 10 years prior teaching experience for superintendent candidates. After that effort was unsuccessful, the board hired a private investigator in March 2014 for $5,000 to look into Ferraro’s background and to check out his academic credentials. That, in turn, led to the board filing tenure charges against Ferraro in mid-August and, at the same time, suspending his pay. The board charged Ferraro with misrepresenting that he had accumulated five years of teaching experience at Kearny High School as part of his 10 years classroom experience; the board claimed district records showed he had actually

worked only parts of those five years – and therefore, the board reasoned, insufficient time to meet its policy. The board also charged Ferraro with having violated privacy laws and board policy by having allegedly discussed maintenance employee Brian Doran’s personnel record with Doran’s mother and having tried to discuss it with another relative who sits on the board. A state arbitrator was due to hear the tenure case Oct. 28 but board attorney Ken Lindenfelser said that the settlement – once sanctioned by the arbitrator and Commissioner of education – would render the matter moot. For the record, according to Lindenfelser, the board will be issuing three checks to Ferraro: one for $34,895.82 representing about two and a half months’ salary from Aug. 14 to Nov. 1 (when he goes off the board payroll); a second for $20,934.48 for the balance of the four months’ pay the board agreed to as part of the settlement; and a third for $12,884.60 representing the 20 unused vacation days to which he’s entitled, for a grand total of $68,714.90. As part of the settlement, no further legal claims can be

made by either side, nor can any “disparaging remarks” be made by either party, Lindenfelser said. Ferraro was represented in settlement negotiations by Andrew Babiak, an attorney with the New Jersey Association of School Administrators. Ferraro couldn’t be reached for comment last week. Ferraro has applied for the superintendent’s job at the Central Valley Public School District in Herkimer County, N.Y., but as of last week, no final selection has been made, according to Marsha Griffith, clerk to the Central Valley school board. In Kearny, meanwhile, if and when the board decides to appoint a new superintendent, the duration of the contract can be anywhere “from three to five years,” Lindenfelser said. And, because the current state regulation that mandates a salary cap for a chief school administrator contains a “sunset” provision ending that restriction in November 2016, that would, Lindenfelser said, allow for the board to renegotiate the new superintendent’s salary at that time, unless the regulation is extended or amended in some way.

New high school v.p. named KEARNY – A 13-year school employee has been promoted to vice principal assigned to Kearny High School. Paul Measso, 37, was appointed to his new job Oct. 20 at an annual salary of $128,163 (pro-rated), pending receipt of his principal certificate of eligibility from Trenton. He completed a master’s degree in education

leadership at St. Peter’s College. Measso will be filling one of two vice principal slots left vacant this school year with the retirement of Michael Barbone and the transfer of Patrick Ragnoni to Lincoln Middle School. William Gaydos, formerly science department chairman, is filling the other slot. A third vice principal John Millar is

also athletic director. Until he’s cleared to make the move, Measso will continue working as a high school guidance counselor, a job he’s performed for the last eight years. A 1996 Kearny High graduate who earned his undergraduate degree in business administration from Montclair University in 2001, he began his career as an

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Lottery for senior apts. next month By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – he town’s first affordable residence for senior citizens at 774 Harrison Ave. is getting ever closer to reality. As construction of the 15-unit building nears completion, the sponsor, Domus Corp., the housing arm of Catholic Charities of Newark, has begun the process of soliciting applications from prospective tenants.

Applications must be mailed/postmarked or handdelivered to Kearny Senior Residence, 681 Schuyler Ave., Kearny, N.J. 07032 no later than Monday, Nov. 17. Applications will not be accepted by fax. Applications received after the deadline will be placed on a waiting list, to be considered after all lottery-eligible applications. FEMA registrants who were displaced by Super Storm Sandy will be given priority during the first three months of leasing.

through manholes behind the building to hook up to electrical meters. Then there is the vinyl siding for the building’s exterior to be completed, along with some interior painting and installation of carpeting, he said. “I’m guessing that by mid-

November, we should be opening up,” Westervelt said, once the town Construction Department issues a certificate of occupancy. Asked if the job has triggered any overruns, Westervelt said: “No, we’re right on budget.”

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Work on the new Harrison Senior Residence is nearly done. John Westervelt, CEO of Catholic Charities and Domus president, said that a lottery system will be used to make the final selections from the applicant pool which, judging from interest shown, could reach “over 100.” To be eligible for consideration, an applicant must be age 62 or older and must meet U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) income limits. Because federal funds are a key to financing the project, the apartments cannot be limited solely to Harrison residents. Application forms are available at Harrison Town Hall, in the third floor office of the mayor, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., and at Domus’s Kearny Senior Residence, 681 Schuyler Ave., or by calling 201-9910054.

The lottery will be held on Nov. 21 in Harrison Town Hall. “Once all the applications are in, we’ll probably use the council chambers in Harrison Town Hall [on the third floor] to do the lottery,” Westervelt said. “We’ll put all them all in a big box, then open up the forms and each application will get a number and we’ll start processing them, from 1 to 15.” “Once we have developed a list of qualified applicants, I’m expecting we can start moving people in by the beginning of December,” Westervelt said. As of last week, the threestory structure, consisting of modular dwelling units, looked to be in the final stages. Westervelt said that the contractor, Del-Sano Contracting of Union, has been waiting for PSE&G to run wires from a utility pole into the street

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Heroin/gun rap for felon By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent

of heroin. While the suspect was languishing in the Hudson County Jail on $40,000 bail, the KEARNY – KPD obtained a search warrant hen Kearny Vice for his impounded car. The reSquad detectives sult? A reported 365 additional busted a Newark man folds -- for a total of 500 -- plus for drug possession/distribua fully-loaded .357 Magnum. tion Oct. 17 on Maple St., they The accused, Gilberto reported recovering 135 folds Rivera, 32, is now being held

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Top: Gilberto Rivera and the treasure trove cops say they found in his car. Bottom: That’s not a dashboard console (l,), it’s a place to stash gun and dope. 17, when KPD Vice observed committing a drug offense. He what appeared to be a handwas remanded to the Hudson to-hand drug transaction in County Jail. a 2006 Chevy Impala he had The KPD impounded the been driving on Maple St. near Impala and brought it to Liberty St. headquarters pending the The buyer, described as a issuance of a search warrant, “known drug violator,” was which was granted Oct. 20 identified as Carol Enright, by Hudson County Superior 37, of Kearny, who reportedly Court Judge John Young. discarded several folds of susPolice Chief John Dowie said pected heroin within the car as the subsequent search revealed the officers approached. a hidden compartment in the But Rivera was allegedly in dashboard that contained the possession of far more. .357 Magnum revolver. All six Recovered from the Impala, chambers were loaded, four of police said, were a total of 135 them with hollow-point bulfolds, stamped “Wall St.” lets, Dowie reported. Rivera and Enright were Also found: 243 folds of “Hetaken into custody, along with Man” heroin; 59 folds stamped a front-seat passenger, Jenny “Game 6”; 58 stamped “ScarReyes, 31, of Newark. Police face”; one labeled “Black Jack,” said Reyes was not believed to and four more “Wall St.” folds have any involvement in the -- plus two vials of suspected drug deal, but she did have cocaine. an outstanding warrant from In addition to his prior Newark and was charged on charges, Rivera now also that. Enright was charged with stands accused of possession possession of heroin and drug of cocaine, unlawful paraphernalia and was repossession of a handgun, leased on a summons. unlawful possession of Rivera was booked for hollow-point ammunition, possession and distribution possession of a firearm while of heroin, distribution within engaged in a drug violation a school zone and within 500 and violation of the law feet of a park/playground, prohibiting convicted felons distribution of drug from possessing a gun. paraphernalia, and possession His total bail now stands at of a paging device while $190,000.

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the identity of the medical practice where she had been woman who had employed. worked as a receptionShe pleaded guilty Oct. 20 ist at a Kearny medical before U.S. District Judge office pleaded guilty last week William J. Martini in Newark to embezzling nearly a halffederal court to one count million dollars from her emeach of embezzlement, credit ployer, as well as using fraudu- card fraud and tax evasion. lent credit cards to make more According to prosecutors, than $200,000 in personal Muller worked for a Kearny purchases, U.S. Attorney Paul physician from 2007 through J. Fishman announced. 2011, during which time she Gwendolyn Muller, 53, faces used her position to obtain up to 25 years in prison when and cash more than $446,000 she is sentenced in February. in checks that had been paid Muller was said to be a to the medical practice by former resident of Kearny. patients’ insurance companies. Authorities revealed neither Court documents noted her current address nor

that, as the receptionist, she handled the mail and had unsupervised access to the office computer system, which she used to conceal the embezzlement. In addition, she fraudulently obtained 10 credit cards in the name of a principal of the practice and used these to charge at least $218,000 in goods and personal services.

Muller also admitted to filing a false tax return to evade the payment of taxes on the illegally obtained income. The embezzlement and credit card counts each carry a maximum potential penalty of 10 years in prison; the tax count, five years in prison. All three counts are also punishable by a fine of $250,000, or twice the gross

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t’s not often that I agree with Chris Christie, but on the issue of mandatory isolation for certain persons returning to the U.S. from Ebola-afflicted countries, he is 1,000% correct. Or maybe I should say, was correct. Over the weekend, The New York Times reported that the White House was “pushing” Christie and N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo “to reverse their decision ordering all medical workers returning from West Africa who had contact with Ebola patients to be quarantined” for 21 days. On Monday morning came word that that the nurse quarantined at UMDNJ in Newark, who was raising a stink and threatening a lawsuit, would be released. As of press time, details were sparse, so I do not know if Christie himself had a

change of heart. At the same time, in New York, Cuomo was said to be “revising” the quarantine rule there. So much for steadfastness. Like everything else in the Ebola situation, uncertainty and confusion dominate. Thus far, the Obama administration, and the Centers for Disease Control, appear to be completely clueless about how to manage, limit, prevent, whatever, the potential dangers of this disease to the American public. Consider, for instance, CDC Director Dr. Thomas Frieden’s statement during a press briefing that it was not possible to catch Ebola from sitting next to an infected person on a bus, but that such infected persons should avoid public transportation because they could

spread the disease there. Huh? The next day, another CDC spokesperson clarified (if that’s the right word) that it was “not impossible” to contract Ebola on a bus. For weeks, the public has been assured that to contract Ebola, one must come into contact with a sick person’s “bodily fluids.” According to the CDC’s website, these include “but [are] not limited to urine, saliva, sweat, feces, vomit, breast milk, and semen.” The same site says “Ebola is not spread through the air . . .” Okay. But what about the mucus/phlegm from a sneeze or a cough? The reason we are supposed to cover our noses and mouths when sneezing/ coughing is because the germs can spread a fair distance.

Through the air. Isn’t mucus a bodily fluid? Maybe I missed it, but have these questions been addressed? Let me state that I in no way wish to promote some sort of Ebola panic, which some news reports appear to be flirting with. We are far from a pandemic’s threatening our shores. But I’d like to keep it that way. My point is that we simply do not know, or have not been told, enough. Remember the adage “Better safe than sorry”? A 21-day mandatory quarantine, be it in an American hospital or in one’s own home, is neither cruel and unusual punishment nor a violation of one’s civil rights. I would think that any of these health-care workers returning from West Africa would gladly

agree to a quarantine, or do they care less about the health of Americans than they do about others’? Yes, they are heroes for the risks they have taken to help the stricken. But I’d think a hero wouldn’t mind 21 days – which isn’t much time at all – in a secure environment. It’s not like they’re being sent to Guantanamo. As we have seen, voluntary isolation hasn’t worked. As Cuomo commented last week: “’Voluntary quarantine’? No. That’s almost an oxymoron to me.” But that was last week. Word has come that Florida and Illinois have now instituted mandatory quarantine rules. Let’s see how long those last. – Karen Zautyk

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Borough voters getting school question By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent EAST NEWARK –

court ruling has cleared the way – over objections by Harrison – for a Nov. 4 nonbinding referendum asking borough voters, “Should East Newark high school students be sent to Kearny High School instead of Harrison High School?” Harrison Board of Education argued that the question shouldn’t go on the ballot because the proposal came, not from the borough school board, but from the municipality, which, Harrison said, has no statutory authority to pitch such a school-related issue. But Hudson County Assignment Judge Peter Bariso Jr., in an Oct. 20 opinion, found that the potential shifting of students from Harrison to Kearny can have local tax ramifications borne by the East Newark Board of School Estimate, whose members represent both the borough school board and municipality. For that reason, the court ruled, “East Newark has the authority not only to take action on the sendingreceiving relationship within the scope of its budgetary responsibilities but also to proffer the referendum related to it.” Harrison also objected to the submission of the interpretive statement attached to the referendum by the Borough Clerk as legally deficient, and the court agreed, but, nonetheless, found that in this case, it was “not required because there is no statute or constitutional amendment at issue [or] even needed because the language of the public question is perfectly clear.” Meanwhile, the borough school board has positioned itself to petition the state Commissioner of Education to consider the proposed high school switch with the completion of a 62-page feasibility study prepared by educational consultant Statistical Forecasting LLC, headed by Richard Grip,

in conjunction with attorney Peter E. Carter and CPA James L. Kirtland, that formally recommends the change. The study says the “chief reason” for the proposed change in schools “is the tuition cost” -- currently $16,300 per pupil charged by Harrison versus the $12,600 that Kearny would charge. About 120 East Newark students attend Harrison High. The study looked at three areas – financial impact, educational programs and racial impact – which the Commissioner of Education will assess in deciding whether to allow the switch of schools. On financial impact, the consultant found that between the 2010 and 2014 school years, East Newark’s high school tuition “has more than doubled,” causing “an increase in tuition costs of over $1 million” and prompting the borough to raise its local tax levy by $174,212.” Meanwhile, the consultant noted, East Newark’s high school-age student population is expected to grow, pushing tuition costs up even more. If the trend continues, by the 2018-19 school year, Harrison may have to expand its space, which would likely cause further tuition increases, the consultant said. With the proposed switch, the consultant determined, the cost to Harrison for the lost tuition revenue would amount to about a $22 tax increase on a home assessed at $140,000 while East Newark and Kearny would see an annual tax decrease: between $250,000 and $435,000 for East Newark and about $400,000 for Kearny. “Therefore, there are no significant negative financial consequences that should impede the proposed change in the sending-receiving relationship,” the consultant said. In comparing educational programs, the study notes that while both high schools have similar academic achievement records, Kearny offers 10 Advanced

Placement courses – twice as many as Harrison – and Kearny’s post-secondary enrollment rate is listed as 71% versus Harrison’s 58%. Additionally, the study points out, Kearny has “a wide variety of courses in its Life Skills, Business and Technology, and Occupational Development Departments.” Although a higher

percentage of students take the SAT in Harrison (65.9% vs. Kearny’s 54.7%), “the average student SAT score is higher at Kearny (1390) than at Harrison (1328).” “There is no doubt in the mind of this consultant that, given the data displayed in this study, the students from East Newark can receive a thorough and efficient sec-

ondary education at Kearny High School, and at a lower cost than currently charged by Harrison,” the report says. In examining potential racial impact (the second state review area) of the proposed shift, the consultant concluded that there would be no significant changes to either Harrison or Kearny if the switch happened.

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Job fair for veterans A Veterans Resource and Job Fair will be held Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Hudson County Community College’s Culinary Conference Center, 161 Newkirk St., Jersey City. The program is sponsored by the college’s Center for Business & Industry and Partners, including the Hudson County Offices of Veteran

Affairs and Disability Services and the Catholic Family and Community Services. Veterans will have a chance to learn more about veterans’ services and meet with prospective employers and are encouraged to bring 20 copies of their resume with a cover letter. They can also attend workshops on interviewing skills,

resume writing, enhancing job search skills and opening a small business. There will also be prizes, giveaways and much more. Among the organizations and providers expected to attend are: Farmers Insurance, US Family Health Plan, Greater Newark Enterprises Corp., North Hudson Community Action Corp./Veteran

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LYNDHURST – The Lyndhurst Police Department, in conjunction with the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (NJOHSP), will host a Terrorism Awareness and Prevention forum on Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 7 p.m., at the Senior Citizens Building, 250 Cleveland Ave. The state OHSP hopes to raise awareness of the terrorist threat to the community through special outreach sessions like the one upcoming in Lyndhurst. Its effort is endorsed by Lyndhurst Police Chief James O’Connor and Public Safety Commissioner John Montillo. During a one-hour presentation, the OHSP will “inform first responders and the general public on how to

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Teenager Tayla Grace prepares for big time in music world By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent Sometimes, when 17-yearolds sing, it’s nice — but there’s only so much of it you can take. In the case of Tayla Grace, her voice is so strong, so powerful, so professional, one can’t help but wonder just how soon it will be before she makes it big in the music industry. One can only imagine that it won’t be too long before her songs are on the radio — or she’s singing on “American Idol.” And it’s all because she’s been involved in the arts since she was a young girl. And it’s all come full circle with her first-ever album. The Observer was introduced to Grace last week at a groundbreaking ceremony in Harrison. The 17-year-old high school senior says it was the choir she was involved with from an early age until she turned 15 that allowed her to realize she’s extremely talented musically. “But even before that, I was the one, as a youngster, performing for the family,” Grace said. “I was the one singing at family events, things like ‘I’m a Little Tea Pot.’ It always gave me a spark to perform. And even though I was into all kinds of sports as a kid, nothing was as important as music.” When she came to that realization, Grace says she gave up on sports. “The real focus, then, was on music,” she said. “When I was 8 to 15, I learned so much from the choir I was in. It was a great experience, but then, at 15, I knew it was time to move on.” At 15, Grace started taking voice lessons from a professional vocal director. She also

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took piano and guitar lessons. “My vocal director told me I had a gift,” Grace said. “It was around that time I wrote my first song, and she told me I had to put music to it. That’s precisely what I did and I loved every second of that process.” A few years later, after the tragic death of her best friend, Josh, Grace knew it was time for an album. She wrote a song for Josh called “God Sent Love,” and from there, it all branched out into an entire album. “I found a wonderful studio and the people there were great,” she said. “I had no nerves. No anxiety. I was just at peace and loved being in the studio.” But that peace didn’t last too long, and that’s because

the studio she was using to record abruptly shut down. Grace would have to restart the entire process. “But as one door closed, an-

other opened,” he said. “And in the time in between the two studios, my voice developed more and got stronger. So it all happened for a rea-

son. In reality, I wasn’t ready really at the first studio, and by the time I went elsewhere, I really was ready. So it was all a blessing in the end.” But then she got her real break — a chance to head down to Tampa, Fla., for a musical bootcamp called “The Broadway Theater Project.” Some call it the Harvard of musical bootcamps. And a bootcamp it was, indeed, Grace says. “It helped me to develop who I was — my image,” she said. “When I tell you it was a bootcamp, I mean, it was a bootcamp. For three straight weeks, seven days a week, it was up at 8 a.m. and bed at 11:30 p.m., with no breaks. It’s the military of the Broadway world because we learned what the Broadway world is all about.” It was so rough, at one point, Grace wasn’t sure she wanted to even complete the camp. She left for a day, and got a text message from the camp’s director. “It said ‘I believe in you. So does the rest of the staff,’” Grace said. “So I went back and finished it all — and was much better off because of it.” The soon-to-be high school graduate isn’t sure what lies ahead, but she did say she’s considering going to Carnegie Mellon University for its musical program. She might even apply to the Julliard School in New York. But it’s all in the hands of someone else now, she says. “If it’s God’s will, I will make it big,” she said. And with the kind of talent she has, something tells us that’s exactly what will happen. Find out more about Grace and her new album by logging on to www.TaylaGrace. com.

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Don’t expect cops at grid games By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – On Saturday, Oct. 17, the normal presence of local bluecoats to provide security for Kearny High football games was missing. Nor were they available for the Kearny High girls soccer tourney Oct. 19 at Cochrane Stadium in Jersey City. And they will likely be missing for the balance of the season – and for all other Kearny school-related events – because the Kearny Board of

Education is unwilling to pay the going hourly rate. Provisional Superintendent of Schools Patricia Blood told The Observer last week that the amount of money now sought by the police for off-duty work simply wasn’t anticipated in the district’s budget when it was adopted in April. Blood said the district brought in additional school security personnel to cover for the absent cops at the weekend games, “which, by the way, were incident-free,” she added. Vanilla & Chocolate Cupcakes... Peach & Apple Pie... Crumb Cakes...

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There were no plans by the district to send anyone to the meeting to oppose the proposed rate hike. Instead, Blood said, the district is “working on an alternate [security] plan, including the possibility of bringing on more teachers [to supplement school security]. They’re familiar with our students who generally respond positively to them and, between the two [security and teachers], we should be able to ensure a safe environment.” Under their union contract, teachers are entitled to $36 an hour for overtime work while security personnel get less, so the district will likely be able to afford such a deployment scenario, she said. District records supplied by School Business Administrator/Board Secretary Michael DeVita show that the district spent $21,000 for “police charges” in 2010-2011, $20,970 in 2011-2012, $19,980 in 20122013, $25,360 in 2013-2014 and $11,715 through fall 2014. For many districts comparable in size to Kearny, it’s quite common to get by with one

person in uniform and several staff to cover an event, Blood added. Asked his take on the cops’ school rate predicament, Police Chief John Dowie said: “It’s a matter of being competitive” with what the private security market will bear. And, he said, there are always plenty of off-duty jobs available, “so I can assure the Board of Education they’re not being snubbed.” On a typical day, Dowie said, “I have six contractors, be it ShopRite, Walmart, Fletcher Creamer, Public Service, looking to get police employees. Besides that, I have eight men assigned to Pulaski Skyway details between 6 a.m. and midnight. “Plus, every week it seems, there’s some kind of public event – whether it’s a 5k run or a religious procession or July 4th fireworks – those posts have to be manned,” he added. In Kearny, Dowie said, cops “have always worked Board of Education details for less see OFF-DUTY PAY page

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KPD: A formula for crime If you see the gentleman in the photo accompanying this week’s blotter -- particularly if you see him in the babyfood aisle -- you might give the Kearny police a call. They would like to chat with him. The man in the mugshot is Danny Morales, 36, of Newark, who has made two prior appearances in the KPD blotter this month. On Oct. 2, he was charged with shoplifting $88 worth of Enfamil from Walmart. On Oct. 14, he allegedly stole $80 worth of the baby formula from the same store and was again arrested. On Oct. 17, the KPD had, concidentally, their 17th encounter with Morales, Chief John Dowie reported. Officer John Travelino was called to Walmart at 7:15 p.m. and took into custody the same suspect, this time for allegedly shoplifting four Enfamil cans, worth $63. Morales was charged and released on a summons, only to return to Walmart on Oct. 20 and allegedly steal four more cans. Officer Daniel Esteves responded to that 7 p.m. report and was told by lossprevention that this time Morales had pushed one of the security officers and fled through the parking lot. That push elevates simple theft to a charge of robbery. Det. Scott Traynor is handling the case, and a robbery warrant has been issued. In case you’re wondering about the strange affinity for baby formula, it apparently is readily fenced to certain smaller stores for cash. ••• Other recent reports from the Kearny police blotter included the following: Oct. 16 Officer Jose Resua took a 6 p.m. report of a 2002 Jeep having been stolen from the 100 block of Windsor St. After a review of security videotapes and further investigation, Officer John Fabula and Det. Michael Gonzalez developed as a suspect Douglas Welfl, 29, of Kearny. A warrant has been issued for his arrest on charges of burglary and theft. ••• At 7:30 p.m., Vice Squad

to a 10:30 p.m. report of of an armed assault at an Exxon station on the Lincoln Highway in South Kearny. The victims, two truckers from Texas, said they had been sleeping in the cab of their vehicle when they were awakened by a gunman who ordered them to get out and lie face down on the ground. After striking one of the truckers on the head with the

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and Rescue” (PG). • An Adult Painting Party, Harrison open to ages 14 and up, is Harrison American Leset for Saturday, Nov. 8, gion Post 282, 8 Patterson from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A $5 St., hosts a Harrison Poregistration fee helps cover lice Department vs. Harthe cost of paints and canrison Fire Department chili vases. Class size is limited. cook-off on Nov. 8 at 6 p.m. To reserve a spot, call the Representatives from both library at 201-998-2666. departments will bring their For more information on best chili to be judged by any library programs, call a few locals. All are wel201-998-2666 or visit www. come. kearnylibrary.org. Trinity Church, 575 Kearny Kearny Ave., will hold its Better Homes and Garmonthly flea market on dens Real Estate/Coccia Nov. 8. Refreshments are Realty continues a coat available. Vendors are drive for the area’s less invited. Tables are one for fortunate, through Nov. 15, $15 or two for $25. Call the Bloomfield Bloomfield Public Library, at its Kearny, Lyndhurst and church at 201-991-5894 to Rutherford offices. Drop off schedule your table or call 90 Broad St., will host a Annamarie at 201-998-2360 Halloween blood drive Oct. gently used or new coats between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. after 5:30 p.m. Walk-in ven31, from noon to 4 p.m. All donors must present signed weekdays or from 10 a.m. to dors are welcome. 4 p.m. weekends at any of ID, know their social secuthese participating offices: Lyndhurst rity number and weigh at Lyndhurst Public Library, least 120. For more informa- 636 Kearny Ave., Kearny; 353 Valley Brook Ave., hosts tion, call 973-676-4700, ext. 273 Ridge Road, Lyndhurst; or 11 Park Ave., Rutherford. the following events: 144. For more information, call • Kids in pre-k to grade 3 Randy Wine at 201-939will step off in a Halloween East Newark 0001. Parade Friday, Oct. 31, at West Hudson Brave First Presbyterian Church 3:30 p.m. Women Fighting Breast of Arlington, 663 Kearny • Book Club discusses Cancer meets the last FriAve., will hold its annual “The Body in the Library” day of every month, 7 to fair on Saturday, Nov. 1, by Agatha Christie Wednes9 p.m., at the East Newark from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy day, Nov. 12, at 6:30 p.m. Senior Center, 37 President a bake table, tricky tray, Call the library to obtain St. For more information, Christmas crafts and more. a copy of the book. Space is call Emma at 201-998-6828, limited. Rosa at 201-246-7750, Fatima Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Raffle • LetHistoryLive.net preat 973-485-4236 or email drawings are at 4 p.m. sents “The Real History of emidura2@yahoo.com. First Baptist Church of Thanksgiving” on WednesBorough Council urges residents to sign up for free Arlington, 650 Kearny Ave., day, Nov. 12, at 6:15 p.m. holds a free clothing giveaSpace is limited. To register, breast and prostate cancer call the library or email roscreenings by filling out an way on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 9 a.m. to noon. meo@lyndhurst.bccls.org. eligibility form at the MuRegistration is required The church holds wornicipal Building, 34 Sherfor all of these events. To ship services Sundays at 11 man Ave., on Mondays and register, call the library at Wednesdays, between 5 and a.m. with Spanish worship 7 p.m. Screenings are open at 5 p.m. and Bible study on 201-804-2478. New Jersey Meadowlands Fridays at 8 p.m. to women ages 35 and 64 Kearny Public Library, 318 Commission announces the for mammography, women following programs: ages 21 and 64 for pap smear Kearny Ave., hosts the fol• The Beauty of Gray: lowing free programs: and men ages 50 and 64 Charcoal Still Life with • The movie premiere for prostate/colon screenseries continues with a spe- Shells and Skulls, a sketchings. Eligible participants ing and drawing class for cial screening of Disney’s must have no insurance or “Maleficent” (PG) featuring ages 12 and up (including indicate that their current adults), is offered Saturday, Angelina Jolie on Friday, insurance will not pay for Nov. 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 Nov. 7, at 4 p.m. these screenings. Income p.m., at the Science Center, • Saturday Family Film limits vary with the degree Matinees continue on Satur- 2 Dekorte Park Plaza. Takeof insurance, so those with home supplies are provided. day, Nov. 8, at 11 a.m., with limited or no insurance are a screening of “Planes: Fire Cost is $20; $15 for MEC advised to fill out an initial Belleville Public Library and Information Center, 221 Washington Ave., hosts a Saturday craft program on Nov. 8 at 3 p.m. For more information, call the library at 973-450-3434 or visit www. bellepl.org or belleplcr. blogspot.com. The Woman’s Club of Belleville meets the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at its clubhouse, 51 Rossmore Place. Prospective members are welcome. For more information, contact Terry Landon at 973751-6529.

members. Registration is recommended. To register, go to http://mec.rst2.edu/ environment. For more information, call 201-4608300. • Free First-Sunday-ofthe-Month Bird Walk, held in conjunction with the Bergen County Audubon Society, runs from 10 a.m. to noon on Sunday, Nov. 2, at Harrier Meadow, on Disposal Road near Schuyler Ave., North Arlington. Check meadowblog.net for lastminute updates. Walkers are asked to sign a standard liability release that is good for NJMC/BCAS events throughout the year. To R.S.V.P., contact Don Torino of the BCAS or call 201230-4983. • Art of the Heavens, a program open to all ages on how humans created art as inspiration from the cosmos, will be held on Thursday, Nov. 6, from 2 to 3 p.m., at the Meadowlands Environment Center, 1 DeKorte Park Plaza.  Cost is $5; $4 for MEC members. Registration is recommended and appreciated. To register, go to http://mec.rst2.edu/environment. For more 201-4608300.

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Nutley Public Library, 93 Booth Drive, announces the following programs. Registration is not required unless otherwise noted. To register, call 973667-0405: • The Monday Night Book Club welcomes author Lisa Gornick to discuss her book “Tinderbox” on Monday, Nov. 3, at 7 p.m. Copies of the book and discussion guide are available at the library. This event is free and open to the public. • Conversational ESL takes place every Wednesday at 10 a.m. No registration is required. • Wednesday Afternoon Knitters share their love of knitting and crocheting with both beginning and experienced knitters every week at 1 p.m. Bring your own supplies. • P.J. Story Time, open to all ages, offers songs, stories and a craft, on Mondays, Nov. 3, 10 and 7, at 7 p.m. • Preschool Story Time, open to ages 3 to 5, includes picture books and arts and North Arlington crafts on Wednesdays, Nov. American Legion Alex5, 12, 19, at 9:30 a.m. aand ander Stover Post 37 meets 10:45 a.m. Registration is on Monday, Nov. 3, at 3 p.m. required. at the VFW hall, 222 River • Two-Year-old Story Road. For more information, Time, open to ages 24 to call 201-214-8253. 35 months, offers picture North Arlington Recreabooks and arts and crafts on tion Department’s HallowFridays, Nov. 7, 14, 21 at 9:30 een costume parade and a.m. and 10:45 a.m. RegistraTrunk or Treat celebration tion is required. is set for Oct. 30. Partici• First Friday Films conpants will assemble in the tinue with a screening of Boston Market parking lot “Godzilla” Friday, Nov. 7, at at Ridge Road and Bergen 2 p.m. Ave. at 6 p.m. The parade • A Drop-in Craft Saturwill kick off at 6:30 p.m. and day, open to all ages, takes will end behind North Arplace Nov. 8 and 22, from 10 lington High School, where a.m. to 2 p.m. No registrathe Trunk or Treat celebration is required. Offered tion will be held. while supplies last. Donations of candy or • Author Janet Mueller snacks are welcome. Parents reads and signs copies of are asked to bring canned her book “Gradie Girl” on food that the Recreation Saturday, Nov. 8, at 11 a.m. Department is collecting for Create a cat craft and enjoy the local food pantry. refreshments.

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Harrison native Martino a credit to athletics, academics Although he’s a key player on one of the top high school football teams in New Jersey, Tyler Martino believes that his work in the classroom is far more important. “I always think academics are far more important than football,” said Martino, a Harrison resident who plays football at St. Peter’s Prep. “I want to make a good living when I’m done playing football. I don’t have the size to play football for a long time. So academics have always come first and foremost. It’s the reason why I went to (St. Peter’s) Prep in the first place, to get a great education.” Last week, Martino received the ultimate honor as a student/athlete. He was inducted into the National Honor Society, the lone member of the Prep grid team to become a member of the NHS. “It means a lot to me,” Martino said. “Usually, people say that athletes don’t do well academically. But I’m proud to represent my team, my hometown. I’m the only one from Harrison in my class to go to Prep. It’s a great honor.” Prep head football

coach Rich Hansen had nothing but praise about his undersized senior running back. “He’s a great kid who works very hard,” Hansen said of Martino. “He makes the most of his ability and is in there every day, grinding it out, making contributions. He definitely helps us be more competitive. He’s one of those players where height and weight don’t matter. It’s not a big distraction. I’ve had other smaller kids who played big roles. Added Hansen: “Tyler has that competitive fire. He’s a tough minded kid. He’s the kind of kid who you have to find a place on the field for.” Hansen was asked about Martino’s induction into the National Honor Society. “That’s what this is all about,” Hansen said. “He has that ultimate balance, the combination of athletics and academics. Every single student is challenged when they come to Prep. It takes a lot of maturity and mental toughness. For him to achieve what he did academically is the pinsee VIEW page

Boys’ and girls’ teams both win Hudson County Tournament championships

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The Kearny boys’ soccer team captured the Hudson County Tournament championship Sunday, defeating North Bergen, 2-0. Front row, from l., are Michael Almeida, Arturo Sanchez, Alexi Velazquez, Sebastian Ferreira, Andrew Quintos, Daniel Vicente and head coach Bill Galka. Second row, from l., are Leonardo DePaula, Daniel Villalta, Joaquin Cambeiro, Christian Sieira, Christopher Smith and Edgar Najarro. Third row, from l., are Cameron Grimm, Cort Montanino, Junior Borja, Ken Santos, Damian Kolodziej, Matthew Neto and Lawrence Gongora. Fourth row, from l., are David Ferreira, Adrian Velazquez, Brandon Garcia, Calvin Carbajal, Marcelo Matta and Oscar Alvarado. Back row are assistant coaches Jimmy Hempel and Anthony Policano.

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earny is certainly called “Soccertown, USA” for a reason. The Kearny High School boys’ and girls’ soccer teams both won their respective Hudson County Tournament championships Sunday afternoon. The girls’ team won their sixth straight Hudson County championship with a 3-0 victory over Memorial. Then the boys’ team finished off the clean sweep by defeating North Bergen in their championship game by a 2-0

score. It’s definitely a reason for celebrations at Kearny High. Kearny girls’ head coach Vin Almeida had some concerns, because his team was trying to defeat Memorial for the third time this season – and there’s an old sports adage which states that it’s very hard to win for a third time against the same team. “Memorial over the last several years has become much improved and they’ve become a dander in the county,” Almeida said. “They have tough competitors who fight until the last minute. It was a challenge to play them. It’s always tough

to get that third one. They have some good players, but our girls were able to shut them down. They didn’t produce many threats.” Almeida credited his veteran group of midfielders for their prowess defensively, namely Amanda Eustice, Kathleen Dos Reis, Taylor Munro and Amber Crispin. “They were asked to play as a unit and cover for each other,” Almeida said. “They had to be patient and did a great job of taking away everything.” For Eustice, the victory was certainly redeeming, considering she missed all of last see SOCCER page

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VIEW from nacle. It’s what it’s all about.” Martino stands only 5-foot-2 and weighs only 150 pounds. But that is not a deterrent to him. He runs like the wind – and shows that speed during the indoor track season, running the 55-meter dash. “When you’re not blessed with size, you have to go harder than most,” Martino said. “I have to give 100% every play. I spend a lot of time in the weight room, so I can have somewhat of an

advantage. I get really low and run hard and fast, so teams have a tough time trying to handle me.” Martino spoke of his academic commitment. “I have a couple of advanced placement classes, so it’s tough to come home after practice at 8 p.m. and then do my schoolwork,” Martino said. “Once I learned how to manage my time, it got a lot easier.” Martino is also civic minded. “I want to give back to Har-

rison,” Martino said. “I like to go help at the Pop Warner program. I try to stay as close to my community as possible. I love Harrison. We have a really close knit community.” Despite his size, Martino has been looked at by some colleges. “I’m being recruited a little,” Martino said. “I think I’ll be able to play somewhere in college.” Martino is looking at Lehigh, Lafayette, Monmouth and Fordham. “We’ll see what happens,”

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bigger field (at Harrison High). If we opened up the season due to a knee injury. field, it was to our advantage. It would benefit us all “It was a huge goal for around.” me,” said Eustice, a senior. Senior Danny Vicente, “I made sure that I came back and made a difference. who was not with the program last year as he was I made sure each time I part of a soccer academy, stepped on the field that it scored both goals in the win counted. I know now that over North Bergen. Vicente, you never know when it’s who missed most of the going to go. I missed it all week because of a rib injury last season. I wanted to be alongside my teammates and and illness, came off the bench to score the game’s couldn’t, so to come back first goal on a header, then and make a contribution later added a penalty kick. really feels great. We have “I knew I was going to a six-peat. How awesome play, but I didn’t know how is that?” Eustice said that it much,” Vicente said. “This was a goal from the start of the season to go for No. 6 in was the county championship. It’s my senior year and a row. “We wanted to be the first I wasn’t going to miss it. It was a good feeling to share class to win all four years,” this with my friends. I didn’t Eustice said for the rest of think I’d score at all. But to the seniors. “To finish off our senior year with another come off the bench and lead county championship is just the team is amazing.” Senior goalkeeper Sebasawesome. We worked very tian Ferreira echoed Vihard for this.” cente’s sentiments. Senior Barbara Paiva “It’s a perfect story line,” scored a goal, the 34th goal of her season, breaking the Ferreira said. “It’s a perfect single season scoring record setting for us. You can’t in the process. Crispin and write it any better than that. Natasha Magee scored the To win this again makes it so much sweeter.” other goals. Kearny boys’ head coach The Kardinals won for the Bill Galka knew that his third time in the six-year team was going to have a history of the county tourtough time with North Berney. They last won in 2012. gen. Galka credited the work of his backline, namely “We knew that they were Michael Almeida (no relaa good team and it was tion to the coach), Adrian certainly going to be a batVelazquez, Andrew Quintos tle,” Galka said. “We felt and Damian Kolodziej for better playing them on a

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Kearny junior QB Christian Rodriguez. faint hopes of finally qualifying for the NJSIAA state playoffs fade into the dark night. With that, Kearny head coach Nick Edwards knew that he had to make a change, putting starting fullback Christian Rodriguez in as the Wildcat formation quarterback. In the Wildcat, the quarterback takes a direct shotgun snap and then determines to either run the ball or throw a pass. “I knew we were struggling and I knew we had to step up,” Rodriguez said. “I loved the idea of playing the Wildcat. I liked being the general of the offense. I know that there’s a responsibility, but I loved it.” Rodriguez said he had one reaction when Edwards told him he was going in as the Wildcat signal caller. “It is very tough,” said Rodriguez, who was once a quarterback earlier in his life. “But I said, ‘Let’s do it.’” “We have the Wildcat package and Christian is the one to run that,” Edwards said. “He’s a strong kid with good speed. He also has good vision. He’s played about three years at quarterback in his life, so we knew he could do it.” So Rodriguez took over the signal calling responsibility in the second half of the Dickinson game. The results were staggering. Rodriguez carried the ball 12 times for 120 yards and completed five passes for 73 yards. More importantly, he guided

the Kardinals to 34 unanswered points in the second half, keying Kearny’s gigantic 41-20 victory. And the Kards are in position for their first-ever state playoff berth. If they win this weekend against Bayonne, the Kards are in. Simple as that. A loss last week would have destroyed those hopes. So for his all-around effort, Rodriguez has been selected as The Observer Athlete of the Week for the past week. Rodriguez said that he was up for the challenge to fill in at quarterback. “I was once the starting quarterback and then I got moved to fullback,” Rodriguez said. “I was excited to get the chance to play quarterback again. It was fun.” Football is always more enjoyable when your team is winning. “He played a big part in the second half comeback,” Edwards said. “We had 230 yards rushing in the second half. He’s perfect at that position. The more experience he gets there, the better he is. If we need a short screen pass, he’s capable of doing it.” Rodriguez said that the hardest part of the Wildcat offense is reading the opposition defensive formation. “I have to try to find the reads,” Rodriguez said. “I can’t have anything distract me. I have to have the right vision so I can see the play develop.” Rodriguez said that he has see ATHLETE page

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St. Michael’s Medical Center will offer free blood pressure and glucose screenings on Friday, Nov. 14, from 9 to 11 a.m., in the main lobby at 111 Central Ave., Newark. November marks American Diabetes Month. According to the American Diabetes Association, 86 million Americans have pre-diabetes and are at risk for developing Type 2 dia-

betes. Additionally, 67 million have hypertension (high blood pressure). A two-hour fast is recommended for glucose screenings. Walk-ins are welcome and attendees will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis. To learn more about this event or the Diabetes and Hypertension Care Program at SMMC, call 973-690-3604.

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Harrison 6-Family SEP utilities Gross $54,000/yr. Call for more information.

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LYNDHURST ONE BUILDING CONSISTING OF 3 STORES IN PRIME HIGH TRAFFIC LOCATION. WITH PARKING FOR MINIMUM 2 CARS IN THE BACK. GREAT INCOME AND GREAT CASH RETURN ON INVESTMENT.

LYNDHURST GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO BUY A 3 FAMILY HOME! HOUSE IS SOLD AS IS CONDITION AND BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL REPAIRS REQUIRED. FEATURES 6 BEDROOMS AND 3 FULL BATHS.

LYNDHURST NICE STARTER HOME IDEALLY LOCATED NEAR SHOPPING, TRANSPORTATION AND CENTER OF TOWN. FEATURES 2 BR AND 1 FULL BATH. HAS GENEROUSLY SIZED KITCHEN.

LYNDHURST LOVELY SPACIOUS FIRST FLOOR 2 BR 2 FULL BATH CONDO. LARGE LIVING ROOM WITH SLIDERS TO BALCONY. FEATURES DR, GALLEY KITCHEN, MASTER BR WITH MASTER BATH. NEWER APPLIANCES INCLUDING WASHER & DRYER. 1 ASSIGNED PARKING SPACE!

NORTH ARLINGTON THIS TWO FAMILY IS READY TO MOVE IN WITH FULL BASEMENT FINISHED W/ SUMMER KITCHEN. BOTH APARTMENTS WITH 2 BR, LIVING ROOM, 1 FULL BATH AND LARGE KITCHEN. ENCLOSED YARD! LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!!

NORTH ARLINGTON

RANCH STYLE HOME NEEDS UPDATING BUT WORTH THE EFFORT. RESIDENTIAL LOCATION. ONE FLOOR STYLE LIVING, HARDWOOD FLOORS, LARGE BASEMENT, 2 CAR DETACHED CEMENT BLOCK GARAGE. COMMUTER FRIENDLY AND MINUTES FROM MAJOR HIGHWAYS.

NORTH ARLINGTON WELL KEPT HOME ON QUIET DEAD END STREET. CLOSE TO SCHOOLS AND SHOPPING. LOW TAXES! FEATURES 3 BR AND 2 FULL BATHS! NICE SIZED BACKYARD! A PLEASURE TO SHOW!

NORTH ARLINGTON EXPANDED RANCH WITH MASTER SUITE WITH FULL BATH. IN ADDITION TO MASTER, HAS 2 MORE BR AND 2 MORE FULL BATHS. FINISHED BASEMENT!!

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LARGE 1 FAMILY HOME IN DESIRABLE SECTION. FEATURES 5 BR AND 2 AND HALF BATHS. HARDWOOD FLOORS! FINISHED BASEMENT! LARGE CORNER LOT WITH 2 CAR DETACHED GARAGE. CLOSE TO SHOPPING, SCHOOLS, AND ALL TRANSPORTATION.

KEARNY PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP IS EVIDENT THRU OUT THIS LOVELY COLONIAL WHICH IS CONVENIENTLY LOCATED CLOSE TO NYC. HOME FEATURES 2 BR AND 1 FULL AND 1 HALF BATH. AMENITIES INCLUDE HARDWOOD FLOORS, VINYL SIDING AND NEWER WINDOWS! 2 CAR GARAGE!

KEARNY DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS 1 FAMILY HOME IN MANOR SECTION! PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP SHOWS! FEATURES 3 BR AND 2 AND A HALF BATHS. HARDWOOD FLOORS! ALL SPACIOUS ROOMS! LARGE OVERSIZED 2 CAR ATTACHED GARAGE WITH 2 ELECTRIC DOOR OPENERS.

HARRISON A BUILDERS DREAM! 6 CONNECTING LOTS IN DESIRABLE SECTION OF HARRISON! 3 SIDE BY SIDE LOTS WITH HARRISON AVENUE FRONTAGE AND 3 LOTS ON KERSEY STREET DIRECTLY BEHIND! DON’T MISS OUT!!

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NEWARK TWO FAMILY, NEWER CONSTRUCTION WITH 6 BEDROOMS AND 4 FULL AND 1 HALF BATH. GOOD INVESTMENT. SHORT SALE.

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LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! MIXED USE PROPERTY IN GOOD NEIGHBORHOOD. GOOD CONDITION, FIRST FLOOR IS A MINI MARKET AND THE SECOND FLOOR HAS A THREE BEDROOM APARTMENT. CLOSE TO MAIN HIGHWAYS. GOOD INCOME.

NUTLEY COMPLETELY RENOVATED TWO FAMILY WITH CUSTOM KITCHENS & BATHS. 2ND FLOOR VACANT. INTERCONNECTED SMOKE/CARBON MONOXIDE SYSTEMS, SEPARATE UTILITIES, NEW WINDOWS, HARDWOOD FLOORS. LAUNDRY HOOK UPS IN 2ND FLOOR. BOTH UNITS IDENTICAL.

BELLEVILLE BEAUTIFUL CENTER HALL COLONIAL. HAS 4 BR AND 2 FULL BATH. HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND HAS CENTRAL AIR. FULL FINISHED BASEMENT!!

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William Street-Harrison “Bi-Level” 3 Bedroom 2 Baths + 1 car garage move in condition.

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KEARNY-Halstead Street 1 Family with 3 BR/ 1 and 1/2 Baths, Living Room/ Dining Room Combo, wood floors throughout. Near Garfield School.

North Arlington-River Road Vacant Land corner property for Commercial use heavy traffic area. Call today! 150 Frontage.

Hackensack-Beech St Condo 1 Bedroom Great Location!! Bank Owned $ 111,000.

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2 Family 8 years old Asking $255,000

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SECAUCUS MANHATTAN STYLE NEWLY RENOVATED OPEN FLOOR PLAN CONDO WITH 3 SPACIOUS BR AND 2 FULL AND 1 HALF BATH. FEATURES HIGH END APPLIANCES WITH TWO FLOORS COVERED IN OAK HARD WOOD FLOORS. COME WITH 4 CAR TANDEM PARKINGS!

JERSEY CITY RENOVATED 3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH, LIVING ROOM, DINING ROOM, AND MODERN KITCHEN. HAS ELEVATOR AND LAUNDRY IN THE BASEMENT.

JERSEY CITY EXTREMELY WELL MAINTAINED CONTEMPORARY HOUSE WITH 3 GENEROUSLY SIZED BEDROOMS AND A LARGE BACKYARD. ONE BLOCK FROM BUS TO NYC/JOURNAL SQUARE TRANSPORTATION CENTER. DO NOT LET THIS EXCELLENT HOUSE AND GREAT LOCATION PASS YOU BY.

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OFF-DUTY PAY from [money]” in deference to giving back to local schools, but “if they can get a job paying more, why not?” Generally, he said, Board of Education offduty jobs “are designated to one individual but if that individual doesn’t

want the job, you can’t order a guy to do it.” Such assignments are voluntary, he added. And even if no uniformed personnel are on site for a schoolrelated event, “we certainly have patrols in area, if they need assistance,” the chief said. Plus, he added, even

with the Police Department’s ranks “stretched too thin,” the department “still has a Cops in School program in place every day.” Kearny High PTA President Irene Olawski couldn’t readily be reached for her assessment of the students’ safety situation.

Recalling the ‘Great Navigator’ Members of Kearny UNICO and the Kearny Town Council braved the elements Oct. 10 to convene at the statue of Christopher Columbus in Riverbank Park to commemorate Columbus’s discovery of the New World with speeches and placement of a wreath on the statue. Among those attending were (from l.) Joe Sgalia, Nino Capitti, Councilwoman Carol Jean Doyle, Mayor Alberto Santos, Jim Pecora, Councilwoman Susan McCurrie and UNICO officers Celeste and Lou Pandolfi.

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STARTING MARCH 2012, HARP 2.0, a new program presented by the Federal Government, allows homeowners to refinance regardless of the equity they currently have in their house (even if you are upside down!) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have adopted changes to Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) and you may be eligible to take advantage of these changes. If your mortgage is either owned or guaranteed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, you may be eligible to refinance your mortgage under the enhanced and expanded provisions of HARP. You can determine if your mortgage is owned by either Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac by checking the following websites: For Fannie Mae: www.fanniemae.com/loanlookup For Freddie Mac: www.freddiemac.com/mymortgage ROB PEZZOLLA • NMLS# 266181 NORTH ARLINGTON • NJ 07031

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HOUSE OF THE WEEK PERFECT MIX OF OLD AND NEW - Our office has just listed this fantastic Kearny Colonial. High ceilings, hardwood floors and lovely woodwork adorn this four bedroom home. It also contains a modern eat in kitchen,2 full baths and central air. All on a spacious 30 x 150 lot. $269,000.

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS- This three bedroom Kearny colonial needs your vision. Lots of potential for very little money. REDUCED FOR QUICK SALE TO $149,000. THE ONE YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR - This Kearny Manor home contains hardwood floors, natural wood trim and a fireplace. Three bedrooms and one and a half baths, drive and garage complete the package for only $259,000.

NUTLEY - Lovely 3 bedroom split level on a beautiful block. Hardwood floors, fireplace, central air. Drive and garage. Fantastic offering at just $349,900. FIRST TIME OFFERED - KEARNY 2 FAMILY 2 bedrooms, modern kitchen & bath in each apartment. Separate gas heat, large driveway, 59 x 100 lot, $359,000 takes it.

SIDE BY SIDE - 2 Family with 2-4room (2 bedrooms) apartments. Both having updated kitchens & baths. Each apartment has separate entrances and have both 1st and 2nd floors. Finished basement. 3 garages for offstreet parking. Conveniently located. Sorry Saturday appointments only. Special offering. Call now. Asking $359,000.

GREAT INVESTMENT - BEST BUSINESS BLOCK ON KEARNY AVENUE - This building offers 2 commercial tenants and two residential tenants. It has separate gas heat and is in good condition. $539,000. takes it. Do not delay, Call today. THIS ONE IS A MONEY MAKER.

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Deadline for obituaries:

Monday by 10 AM

Joseph P. Bradley Joseph P. Bradley, 41, of Stirling, formerly of Kearny, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 9, at home. A memorial visitation was held on Oct. 15 at Gallaway and Crane Funeral Home, Basking Ridge. Joseph is survived by his wife Valerie Bradley, daughter Lillian Pires, mother Genevieve Heslin, stepfather Kevin Heslin, sister Jennifer Lopez, grandmother Ina Bradley, nephews Patrick Triano Jr., Joshua Lopez and Jacob Bradley, mother-in-law Naomi Devaney, brothersin-law Angel Lopez, Jim Devaney and Keith Devaney.. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Joseph is predeceased by his father Corneilous Bradley, sister Laura Bradley, grandparents Mary and Joseph Burneyko and grandfather Peter Bradley.

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He was a blessing to everyone. May his story, smile, love, sense of humor and wisdom live on until the day we all meet in paradise. Until then, “may you shine on.” Joan M. Brennan Joan M. Brennan, 76, died on Friday, Sept.12, in Windward Gardens Care Center in Camden, Maine. Arrangements were by the Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Home, 585 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. A funeral service was held at the funeral home, followed by entombment at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Ms. Brennan was born in Kearny and was a life long resident. She was an office worker at Fidelity Bank in Newark for 20 years retiring in 1990. She is survived by her son Mark Kunz.

Donald S. Kaywork Donald S. Kaywork, of Kearny, died Oct. 19 in Alaris at West Hudson. He was 80. Arrangements were by the Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. A funeral service was held at the funeral home followed by burial in Arlington Cemetery. Donny served in the Marine Corps and was honorably discharged with the rank of sergeant in 1961. He was a custodian for the Kearny Board of Education. He was a life member of the V.F.W., the American Legion and the Marine Corps League. Don was very active with the Elks. He was also a member of “The Greeks” lunch club and the Eagles in Kearny. Son of the late Charles and Mary Kaywork, he is survived by his siblings Jean Sansone, Charles Calvin Kaywork, Ira “Wimpy” Kaywork (Emma), Paul M. Kaywork

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(Christine), Mary Bender (John), Sharon Sterople, and Lee Kaywork (Mary Jane) along with many nieces, nephews and friends. In lieu of flowers, kindly make a donation to www. woundedwarriorproject.org/ Donate. June K. Mager June K. Mager (nee Knight) died at home on Oct. 20. She was 67. Born in Newark, she lived in Kearny the past 45 years. Arrangements were by the Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. A funeral service was held at the funeral home, followed by burial in Arlington Cemetery. June is survived by her loving husband Arthur Mager and her beloved sons Steven, Ronald and Sean Mager. She is also survived by her sister Joyce Schoeneick and her family.

Enjoy the holidays without the weight gain On average, Americans gain weight during the holiday season. While the weight gain may not be dramatic, research shows it tends to stick and accumulate over the years. But you don’t have to succumb to this progression, say experts. “There are strategic steps to avoid holiday weight gain while still enjoying friends, family and holiday feasts,” says Sonya Angelone, registered dietitian nutritionist and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics spokesperson. In preparation for a big holiday party or feast, do not skip meals throughout the day. This may result in overeating later. “It is especially important to eat breakfast,” says Angelone. “High-fiber and highprotein foods like oatmeal and milk with fruit, an egg and spinach on whole wheat toast, Greek yogurt with nuts, or nut butter on a wholewheat English muffin will satisfy hunger without a lot of calories.” Holiday meals tend to be large or buffet-style and

include second and third helpings. While most people wouldn’t consider eating an entire cake, a common mistake is eating large portions of foods that are perceived as healthful. To avoid overeating, use a smaller plate. It will encourage proper portion sizes. Also, start by filling your plate with vegetables and salad before going to the entrees and desserts. Research shows eating a salad before your meal can help you eat fewer calories overall. Eat slowly and savor every bite. Before you go back for seconds, wait 10 minutes to see if you really are still hungry.

Including nutrient-rich foods in your diet is great, just remember that these foods have calories too, which should be taken into consideration with your whole eating plan. “And be mindful of alcohol consumption. Drink more water throughout a party to quench your thirst and help keep the cocktails to one or two,” says Angelone. Remember to include at least 30 minutes of physical activity into your day to promote health during the holidays -- and be sure to involve the whole family or more healthy holiday tips and information, consult a registered dietitian nutrition-

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ist. To learn more and find an RDN in your area, visit www. eatright.org. Having healthful eating and exercise plans for holiday meals will help ensure success throughout the season and all year long. (StatePoint)

To leave online condolence, please visit www.armitagewiggins.com. Ruth E. Worsnop Ruth E. Worsnop (nee Morrison), of Kearny, died peacefully on Sept. 22. She was 89. Arrangements were by the Armitage and Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. A service was held at the funeral home, followed by burial in Arlington cemetery. To leave online condolence, please visit www. armitagewiggins.com. Ruth was a retired Kearny Federal Savings manager. Wife of the late Barrie Worsnop, she is survived by her son Barrie Worsnop and his wife Renee, and daughter Linda Thomas and her husband Jim, her sister Dorothy Betcher, two grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to the A.S.P.C.A. O Most Beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, fruit, fruitful is the Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in this necessity. O Star of the Sea help me, and show herein you are my mother O Holy Mother of God Queen of Heaven and Earth I humbly beseech thee from the bottom of my heart succour me in this necessity (MAKE REQUEST) there are none that can withstand your power. O shoe me herein you are Mother O Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to thee (three times) O Holy Mary I place this cause in your hands (three times) Thank you for your mercy to me and mine. Amen. This prayer must be said for three days and after three days your request will be granted and the prayer will be published Grateful Thanks.

WILFRED ARMITAGE & WIGGINS FUNERAL HOME Mark G. Wiggins, Manager N.J. Lic. #3916 John W. Armitage, Director N.J. Lic#2642

You will feel as if friends of family have taken over when you entrust funeral arrangements to the Wilfred Armitage Funeral Home. The family-owned firm has been in business for 75 years, serving generations in West Hudson and South Bergen. Its beautiful facilities, in a setting reminiscent of a colonial mansion, reflect the graciousness and tact of its understanding personnel.

Wilfred Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home

596 Belgrove Dr. • Kearny, NJ 07032 (201) 991-0657

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ApArtments for rent belleville BELLEVILLE 2nd fl. 2 BR’s, Belleville Nutley border. W/D Hook up. HT/HW included $1300/month. Avl. Jan. 1st. 862-201-6166. BELLEVILLE 1 BR $915/month including HT/HW, 50 Watchung Ave. located behind Clara mass hospital, no pets. Contact Marcelo (201)622-3118 or Patrician Associates 973-284-0648. BELLEVILLE 1 bdrm in apt building. $850 includes HT/HW. No pets. (201) 998-9465

ApArtments for rent

BLOOMFIELD 1st floor, 2-1/2 bedrooms, EIK, LR, DR. $1200/month, 1 month security. Separate utilities. Available December 1st. (862) 324-3386

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

KEARNY 1 bedroom. Arlington Section. Newly Renovated. Laundry on Premises. HT/HW included. Near Transportation. No pets. $825/month + security. (201)998-4972

KEARNY 3 BR & Studio Apts. Avl. 1 ½ months security. No pets. For More information call (973) 393-4703

KEARNY 1-2 BR Modern EIK, $1,250/month, 2nd fl. arlington Area. 1 ½ months security. With W/D hook-up. Call (201) 736-1223

LYNDHURST Newly renovated. 2nd fl. 3 room, 1 BR HT/HW included. Garage. $1,100/month.1 month security. No pets. (201) 991-6056 after 9am.

N.ARLINGTON 4 room apt. 2 BR’s. H/W floors. Modern Kitchen. Laundry Facilities. Close to NY Trains. HT/HW supplied. $1300/month Avl. Nov. 1st. Call 908-240-9302.

BLOOMFIELD 1st fl. 2 Bedrooms, w/finished basement. H/W floors. Garage Parking, Backyard. $1,500/mo. 1 month security. (973) 886-5934.

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

bloomfield BLOOMFIELD 4 rm apt. All utilities incld, except electric. Move in ready. $1100/mo. Contact Pat (973) 489-7002

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HARRISON 3 bedrooms, LR, kitchen. No pets. $1300/month, 1 month security. Separate utilities. Available November 1st. 973-985-0131

ApArtments for rent

POLIcY There are NO REFUNDS or cHANGES with cLASSIFIED ADS Please note there will be a $10.00 PROcESSING FEE if changes need to be made for running specials

HARRISON 2 BR apt. Avl. Dec. 1st $1,200/month + utilities. 1 month security. Walking distance to PATH. No Smoking. No pets. (973)943-2775 after 6pm. HARRISON 5 Large rooms, $1,200/month + Utilities. SemiFurnished. Close to PATH. Close to NJIT Shuttle. Avl. Nov. 1st. 973-336-6771. HARRISON Hamilton St., 1 bedroom. $900/month, 1 month security, heat included. Available November 1st. 3rd floor. (201) 723-3516 (973) 725-0680 HARRISON 2 BR w/large closets, Large LV/DR w/extra closet space, Kitchen, Bath. Close to PATH. No pets. Avl. Now. (201) 719-0714. Se Habla Español. HARRISON 1 BR, 1st floor of 3 family house on 6th st. Nice kitchen & Bath. $850/month + utilities. Call 646-226-8991.

kearny KEARNY Large 1 BR apt. Loft style. Featuring open floor plan, high ceiling, large windows, H/W floor throughout, New ceramic style in bath. New kitchen, Ceiling fans in each room. $1,200/month + security & utilities. No pets. (201) 991-6942. KEARNY 4 rooms on 3rd floor of 3 family. 1 bedroom, stove, refridge, dishwasher & ac supplied. HT/HW, electric included. No pets. Available Now. 11/2 months security. Call $1050/month. (201)970-2435 or (201)913-7295

KEARNY 2nd fl. 6 rooms. No pets. $1,300/month. 1 month security. Avl. Nov. 1st. Call between 4-8pm (973)752-7398. KEARNY 1 bedroom apt. $800/month + utilities. No pets. 1 month security. Available November 1st. (201) 725-0123

KEARNY 3 room, 1 bedroom Heat and Hot water Included $850/month. O’HARA AGENcY (201) 997-6300 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 132 Midland Ave. 1 BR, LV, Kitchen HT/HW included. $900/month. 201-889-4436. KEARNY 310 Davis Ave., 2 bedrooms, LR, DR, kitchen, 2nd floor. $1100/month. 1 month security. Separate utilities. Available December 1st. No pets. No smoking. (201) 667-5985 KEARNY Beautiful 2 bedrooms, 2nd floor. Separate utilities. $1200/month, 1-1/2 months security. No pets. No smoking. Available November 1st. (973)440-7272 KEARNY 1 BR apt. Utilities included. No smoking. No pets. $1,100/month.1 ½ month security. Available December 1st. Call after 5pm 201-600-1863 201-246-9524 KEARNY 357 Kearny Ave. 2 BR, LV & Kitchen. $1,100/month. HT/HW Inc. 201-283-4440 or 973-465-0166.

KEARNY 1st Floor Apt. (1R) of a 4 family home. 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. $1,250/month. Heat included. Call (973) 419-0808 or (848) 228-1855

KEARNY Modern 3 room furnished apt, 1 BR. HT/HW included. Refrigerator included. Smoke-Free & quiet residence. $1050/mo Please call (201) 600-0233 to schedule an apt.

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 $900$1100 + Utilities. 1 ½ months security. Close to NY Transportation. No pets. Call (201) 998-8226. Between the hrs. 7am4pm. Monday-Friday for Appt.

KEARNY 355 Kearny Ave. 1 BR, LV & Kitchen. $850/month. HT/HW Inc. 201-283-4440 or 973-465-0166.

3 KEARNY 2nd fl. BR, LV, DR, EIK. Washer, Dryer & Dishwasher included. $1,200/month + Security. Avl. Nov. 15th. (908) 322-7828.

KEARNY Newly renovated. Studio, hardwood floors. HT/HW included. No pets. $750/month. 1 month security (201) 991-6056 after 9am

KEARNY Nice 2nd floor apartment, 3 BD, LV, EIK, W/D hook-up, close transportation and school, 1 month security. Available December 1st. 201-997-5613, call after 5pm.

newark NEWARK Newly renovated, 1 BR $900/mo. Vailsburg/ Near Seton Hall. HT/HW included. Safe/Secure.Brick Historic Bldg. H/W Floors. Refrigerator, Ceiling Fans. 1 month security. Section 8 ok. No fees. No pets. 973-216-9470

n. arlington 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 2nd Fl. 2 BR, Close to Trans, Rt. 3 & 21. W/D Hookup. Sep. Entrance. 1 Car Parking. 1.5 Deposit. $15 Application Fee. No smoking. No pets. $1,350 + utilities. (201) 428-7037.

LYNDHURST Spacious studio apt., off street parking, refrigerator & stove. Full tile bath. No smoking. No pets. $725/month + security. (201)438-0535.

2nd LYNDHURST floor, 4 rooms, carpets, ceramic tile in kitchen. HT/HW included. $1100/month. 1 parking space. No pets. No smoking. 11/2 months security. Available November 1st. (201) 218-9019

LYNDHURST 2nd fl. 3 room apt. 1 BR, convenient to bus & train station. Call for information (201) 842-1510.

N.ARLINGTON 5 Renovated rooms + computer room, central air. No pets. 11/2 months security. $1350/month + utilities. Available Now. (201) 997-3348

N.ARLINGTON 1 BR apt. No pets. No smoking. Close to NY transportation. $900/m 201-577-4301.

N.ARLINGTON 2nd floor, 2 bedrooms. HT/HW supplied. Washer/dryer hook-up. Off-street parking. $1300/month, 1-1/2 months security. Available December 1st. (201)998-9300 (201)889-1143

N.ARLINGTON 1 BR apt. Near all services, recently upgraded, contains Refrigerator & 2 new A/c’s avl now. $995/month. 1 month security. (973) 945-0825

N.ARLINGTON 2nd fl. Apt. 2 family. 3 BR. No Pets. $1,400/month + Utilities. (201)450-1370

N.ARLINGTON 3 rooms. HT/HW included. Near Transportation. Available now. (732) 648-1171.

N.ARLINGTON 3 modern large rooms. 1 BR, H/W floors. Modern Kitchen. Laundry Facilities. Close to NY Trains. HT/HW supplied. $1,075/mon. Nov. 1st. Call 908-240-9302.

N.ARLINGTON 1st floor, ranch duplex, 1 bedroom, large kitchen, use of yard, laundry hook-up and storage in basement. $975/month, 1-1/2 months security. Separate utilities. (201) 935-4944 (201) 674-0486

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N.NEWARK 1 bedroom. $775/month + utilities. Available now. 1-1/2 months security. (973)440-7272

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BELLEVILLE Furnished room for rent. One month security. Call (973) 450-9457 after 5:00pm. Se Habla Español/Ingles.

KEARNY 1 Family house f/rent, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. Brand new kitchen, stainless steel appliances, LR, DR, laundry room. $1650/month, 1-1/2 months security. Separate utilities. 1 year lease required. No pets. Available December 1st. (973) 801-0079

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room for rent BELLEVILLE Roommate wanted. Female preferred. Big Room. $600/month + security. References required. Call Lucy 973-855-6136 Kearny Furnished room, Female roommate, Single occupancy, Big Room. Large Closet. $600/month + security. Proof of employment required. All utilities included. Call Ana (973) 342- 6983. LYNDHURST Huge room for rent. $650/month. All utilities, cable & internet included. 1 month security. Available 11/1 (973) 592-2678 N.NEWARK – Room for rent, Forest hill section. $400/month. Shared Bath, No Kitchen. Utilities included. 1 month security. No smoking. No pets. Call after 4:30pm (973) 752-6877.

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room for rent KEARNY furnished room, Female roommate, Single occupancy, Big Room. Large Closet. $600/month + security. Proof of employment required. All utilities included. Call (973) 342- 6983 BELLEVILLE 3rd fl. Util. incl. Require 1 Mo Sec. No Smoking. Avl. Now. Call Maria (973) 759-7077.

store for rent Kearny – 21 Kearny Ave. storefront for rent. Basement storage & bathroom. Formerly a nail & hair salon. $1,200/month. 201-306-4051 BLOOMFIELD Retail store for lease. Corner store avl. No food Please. Avl. June 1st. 800sq ft. private parking lot available. Call 973-566-0333.

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Roofers wanted full time for shingles and torch down. Mechanics & laborers 5 years minimum experience Serious Inquiries Only. Contact 973-481-9319

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100 block of Kearny Ave., struck the proprietor and fled on foot, pursued by the cafe owner and a good Samaritan. They chased him to Patterson St., where he escaped by climbing onto a garage roof and jumping off the other side, police said. Detectives canvassed the area, recovering the jar, viewed security videos and identified as a probable suspect a 17-year-old from Newark. Police said he was the same youth recently apprehended for trespassing in yards on Ivy St. and for possession of a weapon, a

knife, outside Kearny High School. At 9 p.m., police said, the teen returned to the scene of the theft, where he was arrested by Det. Ray Lopez on a robbery charge and a Hudson County Family Court warrant. He was remanded to the county Juvenile Detention Center. Oct. 22 Shortly after midnight, Officers Frank West, Ben Wuelfing and Chris Medina were called to the 100 block of Brighton Ave. on a report of two suspicious individuals, who were then spotted near Liberty St. One managed to flee, but the second,

‘Very social’ bunny needs a home Omaha (ID#13050) was found as a stray in someone’s driveway. This small, male, lionhead rabbit now waits for a forever loving home at the Bergen County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center, 100 United Lane, Teterboro. Shelter volunteers say that Omaha has charmed them all. A very social bunny, he has represented the shelter at several events. The shelter recommends the website rabbits.org as an excellent source of information about having them as pets. For more information, call 201-229-4600. Many other adoptable animals can be seen at the shelter’s website http:// www.petfinder.com/shelters/ NJ29.html. Check the website for up-

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who identified himself as Jason Bryan, 27, of Newark, was detained -- and arrested after a warrant check showed Bryan was wanted by Newark. The detainee turned out not to be Bryan at all. A fingerprint check at headquarters showed he was Anthony Booker, 27, of Newark, himself the subject of three warrants: two from Newark, one from Essex County.

Booker was charged on those and with hindering apprehension and was held for the Essex County Sheriff ’s Office. ••• Officer Rich Carbone, on patrol at 9:30 p.m., saw a 2003 Nissan -- with no front license plate -- speeding west on Quincy Ave. at Devon St. Stopping it at Devon and Bergen Ave., he reportedly detected the odor

of marijuana and observed in the car a partially smoked joint, a pipe and a marijuana grinder. Driver Yannick Benavides, 19, of Kearny, was charged with possession of pot and paraphernalia and was issued summonses for careless driving, being an unlicensed driver, the missing plate and possession of a CDS in a motor vehicle. –Karen Zautyk

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Residents cautioned by cops on home burglaries: NPD blotter The Nutley Police Department is warning residents to be wary of suspicious activity around their homes, given a higher than usual call for service for residential burglaries.

During the past two months, the PD has responded to reports of 10 burglaries, of which three were attempted burglaries. Since September, police

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investigate every lead on each of the incidents. Nutley Mayor/Police Director Alphonse Petracco and Police Chief Tom Strumolo said they have initiated supplemental patrols and intelligence sharing activities with the aim of putting a stop to these incidents. Police are encouraging anyone who sees anything suspicious, whether individuals or vehicles, to call headquarters at 973-284-4940. Between Oct. 18 and 24, Nutley PD responded to 14 disputes, 26 motor vehicle accidents, 11 suspicious incidents and three missing juveniles, in addition to these matters:

obstructing administration of law or other governmental function. He was and released pending a court date. ••• A Ridge Road resident told police that a car drove across their lawn, for the third time this year, causing damage to it.

Oct. 20 A man was observed walking onto wet cement where a sidewalk in front of an E. Centre St. residence was under construction, leaving behind footsteps in the cement. Police said the man told them he didn’t realize the cement was freshly poured. ••• Rose Guido of Nutley was Oct. 18 issued a summons for shopOwners of a Winthrop Drive lifting after the manager of a home reported that while Harrison St. business told pothey were away, someone got lice that the woman allegedly inside – probably through a tried to conceal various items rear window – and rummaged totaling $102.86 in her purse through the interior. and walk out without paying. ••• Guido told police she was A Coeyman Ave. resident sorry but she had no money. told police they spotted a man ••• described as white, about A burglar kicked in the front 5-feet-10, about 200 pounds, door of a Bloomfield Ave. wearing a green hooded sweat home to get inside, police said. shirt, dark hair and dark beard, When the resident returned holding a smart phone, in home, they found the intetheir yard after hearing their rior lights on and much of dog barking. After the resithe apartment disrupted: a dent yelled out, the man ran mattress overturned, varithrough the yard north onto ous drawers pulled out and Laura Ave. Police checked the contents strewn about. Both area but couldn’t find him. Nutley PD detectives and the ••• Crime Scene Division of the When police and fire units Essex County Prosecutor’s Ofresponded to a smoke condifice are investigating. tion at a Franklin Ave. building, they found residents Oct. 21 in the lobby trying to rouse Michael Regno, 44, of Nutthe occupant of an apartley, was issued a summons for ment where a smoke alarm disorderly conduct after police had sounded and smoke was said he disrupted a Washingseen. One was knocking on ton Ave. auto dealership by the door so hard he hurt his yelling about his car not starthand and was taken to Clara ing while in the dealership Maass Medical Center for parking lot. When officers treatment. Meanwhile, the Fire tried to calm him, police said Department made a forced Regno flew into a rage and entry to the apartment where began shouting derogatory they found a pan with food comments about the owner. had been left on the stove and He was advised not to return. was on fire. At this point, the tenant woke up, reportedly Oct. 24 refused to leave and blocked While on patrol on Franklin the doorway, interfering with Ave., at about 1 a.m., police firefighters so police arrested noticed an occupied vehicle Tom Edison, 64, of Staten Island, N.Y., on charges of continued next page

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parked for a long time in front of closed businesses. After checking the vehicle’s registration, police learned that there was an active warrant from Bloomfield for the vehicle’s registered owner who was the driver. Christina Hernandez, 38, of Nutley, was arrested but released, pending a

court date, after posting bail. ••• Police were called to a Gless Ave. home where the owner had noticed damage to his front door. Police said they noticed chip marks on the bottom of the door frame and other damage suggesting someone had

tried to kick in the door but didn’t get inside. ••• A Conover Ave. resident told police they’d just returned home only to find that their back door had been tampered with. Detectives are investigating. – Ron Leir

Wildcat QB. Defensively, ATHLETE from Rodriguez has played watched other Wildlinebacker and defensive cat quarterbacks, like end, but does not play former New York Jet and defense when he’s callHeisman Trophy winner ing the signals. Tim Tebow. “I got a little taste of “I see them running everything,” Rodriguez it and it motivates me said. “I didn’t mind, to want to do it as well because I love playing as they did,” Rodriguez football. I like being with said. “It blew my mind my teammates. They’re how well we did it. We like my family. That’s just ran the ball right why I stuck with it.” in their faces and they Rodriguez is also a couldn’t stop us.” member of the Kearny Rodriguez said that he wrestling team in the never played organized winter months. football before entering “It helps my condiKearny High School. tioning,” Rodriguez said “I was more into of wrestling after footskateboarding,” Rodball season is over. “It riguez said. “That was makes me stronger.” what I did.” Edwards likes what Rodriguez was also Rodriguez brings to the hanging out with a table. wrong crowd. It forced “He’s a very respectRodriguez’s mother, Ma- ful kid,” Edwards said. ria, to step forward and “He’s always at practice put her foot down. and he’s a very vocal kid. “She wants me to go He’s become a leader.” to college,” Rodriguez That’s quite a complisaid. “I started to think ment for someone who I could play football in is only a junior. college. I learned my “He also does well in lesson and realized that the classroom,” Edwards I couldn’t hang out with said. “He’s the one the wrong kids. I had getting us through the to make a change in my season.” life.” And yes, if the KardiRodriguez has played nals get a win this weekquarterback in a triple end, they’re in the state option offense, then playoffs for the very first a fullback and now a time.

“None of these kids ever thought of being in the state playoffs,” Edwards said. “If we do win, we’re in. We definitely will talk about it. By telling them about it, it gives them something to shoot for. It’s good that this team is getting some recognition. They’re also getting some good support from the school and their families.” Rodriguez was asked what it would be like to be part of the state playoffs. “That would be so awesome,” Rodriguez said. “Next year, we’ll be even better. But this has been a fun year. I never expected all of this. “ Rodriguez has hopes of majoring in business management in college at either Montclair State or William Paterson. Of course, football will be a part of his life. “I would love to play in college,” Robinson said. “I want to keep playing. Whatever position they want to put me at, I’ll play it. But this has been an awesome year. It’s one of the best years of my life.” And maybe the best is yet to come for Christian Rodriguez.

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