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By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Last August, The Observer carried our feature story on the 95th anniversary of American Legion Post 99 of Kearny. At the time, Post Commander Keith McMillan spoke about a problem most veterans’ organizations are facing: diminishing membership. Over the past decade, Post 99 has lost more than 100 members, primarily due, sadly, to the loss of the World War II generation. “We’re trying to communicate with the new generation of veterans,” McMillan told us. Next week, the Post hopes, that communication will take a leap forward. And, although the younger generation is one focus, so too are older veterans. Those who served during Korea or Vietnam -- or WWII -- also need support and, often, information about and help with the benefits to which they are entitled. On p. 8 of today’s paper, you will find an ad from the Joseph E. Frobisher Jr. Post 99 inviting non-member veterans to its monthly meeting, to be held at Tuesday, Feb. 17, at the Legion headquarters, 314 Belgrove Dr. The meeting will start at 7 p.m., “but come early, around 6 o’clock,” McMillan suggested. see LEGION page

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – t may require an extended backstop at Harvey Field to prevent foul balls from whacking cars and/or people and perhaps a buffer of some kind for a residential dog run. But, in any event, Carlstadt developer Ed Russo will be returning to the Kearny Planning Board March 4 for local approvals to expand his residential project along the north side of Bergen Ave. adjacent to the town’s Harvey Field recreation complex. Last Wednesday, the board began hearing testimony on Russo’s proposal to demolish two commercial structures at 311-337 Schuyler Ave. and erect two 3-story buildings with 70 rental apartments as part of what the town has designated as an area in need of redevelopment.

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Teens for Jeans big hit By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent

KEARNY – The suggestion came from English teacher Kathy Williams but once it was out there, it didn’t take long for the kids from Lincoln Middle School to jump into it.

Led by the school’s Student Council, the seventh- and eighth-graders are joining 10,000 schools worldwide in a venture co-sponsored by global retailer Aeropostale and youth volunteer organization DoSomething.org, with “Teens for Jeans,” to collect used jeans for homeless teens.

According to the sponsors, they have collected more than 4 million pairs of jeans just in the past several years. “In 2012, when I was Student Council adviser at Franklin School, we participated in Teens for Jeans and at that time, we came in among the top five donors nationwide

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By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY –

t’s back to square one for members of the Kearny governing body in its efforts to fill a First Ward seat on the Town Council that was vacated when Alexa Arce resigned Jan. 5. So now, according to Mayor Alberto Santos, the decision will fall, by default, to members of the local Democratic County Committee, who will choose one of the three candidates it offered to the council: Marytrine DeCastro, Sonia Hill and Jenny Mach. Even after a public Q&A with the three nominees, followed by a nearly 90-minute-long private deliberation among themselves on Feb. 2, the seven Town Council members emerged and declared themselves deadlocked. Santos said that although “there were three strong candidates,” none had a “strong majority” to put one of the three over the top. “There were different views who could best serve the council and the town,” the mayor added, and what complicated the situation was that each nominee “had different skill sets” supporting their candidacy. It’s the first time in at least the past 15 years that the council has failed to come up with a clear choice after a vacancy has occurred, according to Santos. Council President Carol Jean Doyle said she found each candidate “strong and

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opinionated. Personally, I could work with all three without blinking an eye.” Each has been an advocate for the community, Doyle said. Hill, for example, was among the group pushing to keep the former West Hudson Hospital open, Mach has been a pioneer in helping launch the Butterfly and Community Gardens and DeCastro is on the Board of Health. Doyle volunteered that, “the DeCastro family has supported me politically for the past 23 years,” but hastened to add that she remained open-minded about the virtues of all three nominees. “Each one would bring something positive to the council and the town,” said Doyle, a Third Ward representative, “so how do you pick one?” It was the council’s suggestion to have the Q&A, Doyle said, because “we thought it would be easier – especially for those of us who didn’t know a candidate particularly well – to make the choice but, ironi-

cally, it made it more difficult.” In fact, Doyle recalled, during the closed session, “[Council] people were cheerleading for all. Everybody wanted the three of them. All three deserve to be there.” And, she said, all three responded well to the questions posed, such as, “What is your vision for the town’s future?” and “How can you make Kearny better?” and “What would you like to see as your accomplishments during your term in office?” “Not exactly softball questions,” Doyle said, although she acknowledged that the subject of local real estate “taxes did not come up.” Fourth Ward Councilman Michael Landy readily agreed that, “We had three really good candidates. They all had positives and we just couldn’t come to a consensus of one over the others.” All three candidates assured the council that if they were appointed, they had every intention of run-

ning in November for the balance of Arce’s unexpired term through 2017. Meanwhile, the pressure is now on the Dems County Committee to solve the vacancy dilemma. “By state statute, we must hold another meeting of the committee on or before Feb. 19 and vote by secret ballot for one of the three nominees,” Santos said. “The candidate with the highest number of votes will be the appointee.” There are 60 members of the county committee – two from each district – but Santos, who is the committee chairman, said that its bylaws are silent on the issue of a quorum for such a vote. As of press time, no date had been set for that crucial meeting but Doyle said that whenever it is scheduled, she would press for a Q&A session similar to the one arranged for the Town Council for the benefit of county committee members who may be unfamiliar with the nominees before the vote is taken.

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Will town privatize water system? By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent

entertained, however, Santos said, is selling the water system outright, much like North Arlington did some years ago by KEARNY – contracting with a state authorn March 1, Kearny ity, the Passaic Valley Water Water Superintendent Commission, to take over the and Licensed Water borough’s water system. System Operator Richard R. Whatever the outcome, “it Ferraioli will retire after having has to be done in a cost effeccompleted 25 years on the job tive way,” Santos said. and his departure will leave One downside in transferthe town treading water, so to ring the operation of a water speak. system to a third party, Santos That’s because the town isn’t said, “is that you lose control sure whether to simply replace over [setting] your water user him or to re-think how the warates.” In the cases of Harrison ter department should be run. – which contracts with United At the same time, the Kearny Water to run its system – and Town Council voted last week North Arlington, Santos said to approve a one-year renewal that the rates are “substantially of its water services agreehigher” than those charged in ment with United Water of Kearny. Harrington Park for $344,132 to “In some instances, the third handle water meter readings, party doesn’t even have to call billings and collections. a public hearing before it imBut how the town will recposes an increase in the rates,” oncile the management of its he noted. water system after the superin“At least, if we do decide to tendent exits is another matter. contract out the management Members of the Town of our system in a cost-effecCouncil and Mayor Alberto tive manner, we can retain our Santos were informed of Ferwater rate function,” he said. raioli’s imminent departure at In November 2014, the Town last Monday’s council meeting Council approved nominal and voted to accept his retirerate increases of 18 cents for ment and to pay him $72,932 in residential users (going to $2.43 terminal leave pay and unused per 100 cubic feet up to 18,000 vacation time. cubic feet), 34 cents for comRecords in the state Treasury mercial users (going to $3.14 Department listed Ferraioli’s per 100 cubic feet up to 75,000 annual salary at $121,060. cubic feet) and 39 cents for Santos said that Ferraioli’s industrial users (going to $3.64 decision to file his pension per 100 cubic feet in excess of application was “very unex75,000 cubic feet). The utility pected. He’s been an extremely ended 2013 with a deficit but knowledgeable, hands-on finished last year in the black. superintendent in a job that’s The Kearny Water Departvery taxing and he has done it ment’s budget for 2014 was well. It’s the kind of job where about $6.3 million, of which you’re always on call.” about $3.7 million was paid Indeed, at virtually every to the North Jersey District meeting of the town’s governWater Supply Commission ing body, the Town Council is for the town’s potable water, asked to approve expenditures nearly $1.5 million went for involving repairs of water leaks salaries and benefits for seven and/or water main ruptures employees, about $50,000 that have been occurring on a for employee Social Security regular basis – a fact of life that contributions and $600,000 for town officials attribute to the debt payments. As of Dec. 31, water system’s aging pipes. 2014, the water utility showed a Because of Ferraioli’s extencumulative outstanding debt of sive experience dealing with about $15.1 million. the town’s water system, “we “We’re going to sit down do not think he is replaceable,” with Rich and [his brother and the mayor said. assistant water superintendent] That’s why one of the opTed, along with Town Adtions likely to be explored, ministrator Michael Martello he said, is “privatization of and CFO Shuaib Firozvi, our the management of the water engineer Michael Neglia and system.” United Water to discuss what One option that will not be

direction we should be pursuing,” Santos said. He said that Martello would “manage the transition” as the town prepares to phase into a new management system. Ferriaoli, who replaced his father, Richard Sr., as the town’s water boss, declined to discuss his retirement or his legacy with The Observer, but Council President Carol Jean

Doyle offered her take on why he’s leaving when – since he’s only in his 50s – he could still have many productive years ahead. “Rich is a replica of his father,” said Doyle, “with a beautiful work ethic, climbing down in the hole with his men to fix a pipe. He takes the job home 24/7 and I think he’s reached the stage where he’s

burned out.” The town has repeatedly advertised for additional water department staff, Doyle said, but “we haven’t been able to get people with the expertise required for this type of job.” It’s also hard to find someone with the state-mandated certification to operate a municipal water system, she added.

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Brand-new cars go up in flames By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – ast Thursday, for the second time in five days, township firefighters responded to the South Kearny industrial area to battle a spectacular blaze, this one involving car carriers loaded with brand-new vehicles that had been on their way to dealerships. In all, six carriers and 23 vehicles -- including sedans, SUVs and mini-vans -- were destroyed in the fire, which was reported at 12:05 a.m., Feb. 5, Kearny Fire Chief Steve Dyl said. Four tractors for the trailers also went up in flames. Because the vehicles were stacked close together, it was difficult to get water between them, Dyl said. Also feeding the flames were the burning tires and fibreglass. The fire went to two alarms, but was declared under

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control at 1:06 a.m. The site was an industrial park at 55 Jacobus Ave., where the tractors and carriers had been parked in a lot on the Alden Leeds chemical company property, Dyl said. The flames threatened a one-story office building belonging to Alden Leeds, but the firefighters kept them from spreading to that structure, the chief said. However, it did suffer some heat damage.

Along with the KFD, fire crews from Harrison and Jersey City were at the scene. The East Newark, North Arlington and North Hudson departments were on standby. One Kearny firefighter suffered a minor injury and was treated at University Hospital in Newark. Thursday’s frigid weather caused some problems with icing, “but conditions were

not as bad as Saturday,” Dyl said. He was referring to the Jan. 31 four-alarm fire at Kephart Trucking on Second St. in South Kearny. As reported in last week’s Observer, extensive icing and frozen hoses complicated the job for the 75-80 firefighters who responded to that inferno. In addition to Kearny, they came from Harrison, East Newark, North Arlington, Jersey City, Bayonne and

Hoboken. Smoke from that earlymorning fire forced the temporary closure of the Pulaski Skyway. The Kephart truck-repair building where the blaze is believed to have begun was so severely damaged that its demolition was ordered. The cause of last Thursday’s fire is under investigation by the State Division of Fire Safety, Dyl said.

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Bust alleged repeat drug offender By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Kearny man, arrested in January on drug charges, was busted again last week and has now been remanded to the Hudson County Jail on $50,000 bail, with no 10% option. On Monday, Feb. 2, Kearny vice detectives were at Chestnut and Liberty Sts. at 10:30 p.m., when they spotted Jon Verastegui, 25, in a 1997 Toyota. Chief John Dowie said the officers believed he was in the area for a drug transaction and, when they approached the vehicle, saw him stuffing something down his pants. They removed him from the car, but he reportedly refused to comply with their orders to keep his hands in full view and they had to forcibly extract same from his waistband. Also extracted, Dowie said, was a large plastic bag containing 11 grams of marijuana. Verastegui was arrested

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the investigation that there was a fire in his residence and he attempted to flee,” the release said. “He never made it out.” Quartuccio was found in a rear bedroom, the release said. Cause of the fire and death of the resident is being investigated by the Essex County Prosecutor’s Homicide Major Crimes Homicide and Arson Task Force with the assistance of the Belleville police and fire departments. Results of an autopsy being conducted by the Regional Medical Examiner are awaited, the release said.

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kay, Gov. Christie, Assemblyman Prieto and Sen. Sweeney, I call your collective bluffs. It’s time to put all your cards on the table. Look, it’s practically a done deal … a casino in Liberty State Park in Jersey City. And maybe another gaming hall in the Hackensack Meadowlands. After all, you guys emptied out the Izod, so it’s ready for a new customer, right? You marked the deck by adding 11th hour amendments to the Sarlo bill that pitched the merger of the N.J. Meadowlands Commission with the N.J. Sports & Exposition Authority. One of those last-minute changes inserted into the final version of the bill – recently signed by the governor – gives the new state creature (the Meadowlands Regional Commission) the potential to alter the fate of the 1,200 acre passive park, which lies just 2,000 feet from the Statue of Liberty. As the bill states, that commission can “evaluate, approve and implement any plan or plans for the further preservation, development, enhancement or improvement of Liberty State Park.” Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop was quoted as insisting that allegedly, legislative

protections will be put in place – at some unknown time – to secure the park in “its pristine condition.” But civic activists like the Friends of Liberty State Park, led by Sam Pesin – whose father, the late Morris Pesin, is credited with spearheading the creation of the park in June 1976 – are skeptical of the state’s motives, suspecting that some form of privatization is contemplated to squeeze revenues from a protected natural site. The state Department of Environmental Protection has reported losing money in its operation of the park, which

has 300 acres accessible to the public but which derives revenue from leases to two upscale restaurants and a 500slip marina and is home to the privately-run Liberty Science Center. So, as The Record has reported, DEP is paying the nonprofit New Jersey Future planning group $120,000 to come up with options for development opportunities within the park and the company head was quoted as saying that the study is not targeting environmentally sensitive areas and is not recommending “50-story” high-rises or casinos. But neither New Jersey

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fronts on the Hudson River, has remained, as has the old historic Central Railroad Terminal at the park’s north end. Ferries depart from the park to Liberty Island and Ellis Island. There are also paths along the river for walking and biking. And there’s a picnic area for families. On hot summer days, the ample parking lots at the park’s southern end are often filled with the cars of residents and tourists who choose not to fight the traffic headed down to the Jersey shore. Still, who knows how long the preservationists can fight off potential plundering of one of the few remaining green Future nor DEP will release the riverfront treasures left to ordinary mortals like you and me. report. Should we trust that there Of course, this isn’t the first are enough tree huggers time that the state has eyed among those that control our private development for the natural resources who will take waterfront park with its grand someone like Teddy Roosevelt views of New York Harbor, the as their guide? I’d like to think Manhattan skyline and other so. points of interest. Here’s a thought: The folks In fact, not long after the in charge now can’t even manpark was opened there were age to maintain a small, simple proposals for a theme/amuseprivately-operated concession ment park, golf course and stand at the park. If they can’t residential condominiums. even do that, how the heck Ultimately, a PGA-sancare they going to successfully tioned course was developed secure and take care of a major outside the park’s boundarevenue producer? ries, as was a stock car racing course. And, thus far, the – Ron Leir park’s open space area which

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Death was ‘self-inflicted,’ police say said. The man’s body was rehe lifeless body of a Belmoved to the county medileville man was found cal examiner’s office for an outside his house on Hill autopsy, Ward said. The official St. in the early morning last cause of death has not yet been Monday, police said. disclosed, he added. Police said they responded Police declined to release the to the residence in the 50 block man’s identity pending notiof Hill St. at 12:42 p.m. after a fication of next of kin, Ward neighbor who’d been snowsaid. blowing the victim’s driveWard said the man was 51 way came across the victim and lived alone. No note was slumped over in a chair in his found with the body, he said. backyard. Ward said that the neighbor Preliminary investigation told officers that he’d heard no has led police to the conclushot fired and that it was possision that death was due to a ble that the shooting may have self-inflicted gunshot wound, occurred some time previously. said Belleville Police Capt. Dan This incident was the latest Ward. in a string of tragic deaths in A rifle, from which one the region: round had been fired, was reOn Jan. 14, Nutley PD found covered from the scene, Ward the bodies of Christopher BELLEVILLE –

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Unneeded meds welcome 24/7 at HQ LYNDHURST – ot any unneeded or out-of-date medications at home that you’ve been meaning to dispose of? Now you can do exactly that – safely and conveniently – by participating in the Lyndhurst’s “Project Medicine Drop.” The Lyndhurst Police Department has installed a drop box in the hallway of its headquarters at 367 Valley Brook Ave., where residents are invited to deposit “unused, excess or expired prescription medications.” In past years, the LPD has partnered with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) in “Operation Take-Back” in designating a specific date and

location for residents to drop off their old, unwanted prescription drugs but now they can do it on a 24/7 basis, noted Det. Captain John Valente. Drop-offs may be done anonymously and with no questions asked. This new program is part of an initiative by the state Attorney General, in cooperation with the state Div. of Consumer Affairs, to put a dent in the diversion and abuse of prescription drugs, including highly addictive opiate painkillers. Municipal police departments, county sheriff’s offices and State Police barracks across New Jersey are all opening their doors to these drop boxes. “Project Medicine Drop is a

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This initiative also aids the environment by keeping these drugs out of landfills and the water supply. For more information about Project Medicine Drop,

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Belleville Elks Lodge 1123, 254 Washington Ave., holds its monthly breakfast Sunday, Feb 15, 9 a.m. to noon. Admission is $6 for adults, $3 for children under age 10 and free for children under age 3. In case of inclement weather, the breakfast will be cancelled. Call the lodge at 973-759-9623 to check if the event is still on.

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Bloomfield Public Library, 90 Broad St., announces the following programs: • Humanoid Cartooning class offers an opportunity to learn to draw human proportions Feb. 11, 4 to 6 p.m. Registration is required. To register, visit http://www. bplnj.org/programs/. • Elder law attorney Benjamin Eckman will discuss senior related issues Feb. 18 at 6:45 p.m. Eckman has lectured extensively on elder law, special needs and disability planning and estate planning. This seminar is free. • The Finance Book Club resumes Feb. 17 at 6 p.m. The club meets every Tuesday night, Feb. 17 to March 31, 6 to 7:30 p.m. The library will be assisting the Junior League of Montclair-Newark in collecting toiletries for children in the foster care system through the Bloomfield Office of the Department of Child Protection and Permanency. Collection boxes will be available in both the children’s and adult buildings throughout February. Donors are asked to contribute toothbrushes and toothpaste, lotions, soap, hair brushes, deodorants, feminine hygiene products, washcloths, blankets and reusable back packs or duffle bags that will be delivered to the Bloomfield DCP&P for distribution to the children they serve on an as need basis. The library is open from Mondays to Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. During inclement weather, call the library at 973-5666200 to check on its status. The library will close Feb. 16 for President’s Day.

Seniors: Are you single and looking to mingle? Come and join other seniors to socialize, engage with peers and enjoy refreshments, music and raffle prizes at Job Haines Home, 250 Bloomfield Ave., Saturday, Feb. 14, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Registration starts at 2:15 p.m. R.S.V.P. by calling Donna Plotnick at 973-743-0792, ext. 133. To learn more about Job Haines Home, visit: www.JobHaines.org.

School-age Art for ages 5 and older starts at 4:30 p.m. and ends between 5:30 and 6 p.m. The library provides the art materials. Space is limited and will be first-come, first-served, • Celebrate the Chinese New Year at the library Thursday, Feb. 19, at 6 p.m. This event includes a food demonstration with samples, an ancient music recital and a calligraphy demonstration. • Children can dress in their prince and princess finery for a special breakfast featuring a theme from the Disney film “Frozen” Saturday, Feb. 21, at Harrison 11 a.m. This special event feaHarrison Lions Club antures a “Frozen”-themed craft nounces a flapjack fundraiser and a visit from some of the breakfast Sunday, Feb. 22, 8 characters who appear in the to 10 a.m., at Applebees, 175 film, with plenty of photo opPassaic Ave., Kearny. The portunities. Donuts and juice Lions will serve pancakes for will be served. This event will charity with the help of volbe free, but space is limited. unteers from Harrison High Call the library at 201-998School. Tickets are available 2666 to reserve a spot. through a member or at the • Children ages 5 to 12 are door. Adults' tickets are $10. invited to spend some time and kids under 10 will only reading to Fosse, a registered be charged $7 for a plate of therapy dog, Wednesday, Feb. pancakes, sausages, and eggs 25, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Each sescooked by the staff at Apsion will last 10 minutes and plebee’s. Proceeds will go will only be open to a limited towards helping the Harrison number of children. Call the Lions Club to continue to do library to reserve a spot. its charity work. For more Kearny High School’s information go to http://eProject Graduation sponsors clubhouse.org/sites/harria fundraising trip to Atlantic sonnj/index.php or email us City’s Bally’s Casino Sunday, at harrisonlionsclub@yahoo. Feb. 22. A bus will depart com. Kearny Federal Savings, 614 Kearny Ave., at 9 a.m., with Kearny check-in at 8:45 a.m., and will Presbyterian Boys and Girls return to Kearny by 8 p.m. The Club, 663 Kearny Ave., hosts cost is $30, with $20 back in a Valentine’s dance Friday, slot dollars. Coffee, tea, donuts Feb. 13, 7 to 10 p.m. The dance and rolls will be served on the is open to teenagers only and bus. For reservations, call Judy will be supervised by PBGC at 201-991-5812 or email jh519@ Executive Director Tom Fraser aol.com. Reservations can also and board members. be made with Vi Abello at Kearny Public Library, 318 the front hall of Kearny High, Kearny Ave., announces free at Mid Realty at 572 Kearny programs for children in FebAve., or by sending payments ruary. Registration is not reto Kearny Project Graduaquired unless otherwise noted. tion, P.O. Box 184, Kearny, N.J. Here’s what’s available: Deadline is Feb. 17. • Children are invited to celW.H.A.T., 65 Oakwood Ave. ebrate Valentine’s Day at the (in residence at the First library Friday, Feb. 13, 4:15 to Lutheran Church), holds 5:30 p.m., by making valentines auditions for “The Musical to take home and listening to Adventures of Flat Stanley Valentine’s Day stories. All Wednesday, Feb. 18, 7:30 to ages are invited to participate. 9:30 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 22, • Art classes will take place 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26. Preschool Come with a 32 bar cut of a Art for ages 2 1/2 to 5 starts musical theater audition song at 11 a.m. and ends at noon. that you feel best suits your

voice and personality type. Also be prepared to learn a short dance cut and if you have tap experience, bring tap shoes. Acting sides will be provided. “The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley” will be presented April 17, 18, 24, 25. For additional information, visit www. whatco.org.

for ages 3 to 4 1/2, is available for two sessions at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. and will be offered every Thursday from Feb. 19 to May 14. Registration deadline is Feb. 13. • Children in grades 1 to 4 are invited to create a Valentine mobile and St. Valentine’s Day cards Thursday, Feb. 12, 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. Registration is required. Call ahead of time. Lyndhurst To register for programs, Knights of Columbus call the library at 201-804-2478. Council 2396 will hold a Veterans of Foreign Wars Tricky Tray Friday, Feb. 20, at Post 3549, 527 Valley Brook the Senior Center, 250 CleveAve., hosts a karaoke party land Ave. The $10 admission Friday, Feb. 20, at 7:30 p.m. includes coffee plus one prize The VFW hall is available for sheet of tickets. No alcohol is rental for all occasions. For permitted. No tickets will be more information, call 201sold at the door. Doors open 939-3080. at 6:30 p.m. For tickets and Lyndhurst American Legion more information, call Steve Post 139 Rehabilitation ComCortese at 201-657-0800 or Sal mittee holds a ward party Russo at 201-446-7244. for veterans at Chestnut Hill Lyndhurst Police Emergency Extended Care Facility, PasSquad holds its annual Tricky saic, Tuesday, Feb.17, at 2:30 Tray fundraiser Feb. 19 at The p.m. St. Michael’s Church and Fiesta, 255 Rt. 17 S, Woodthe Lyndhurst Food Pantry, Ridge. Doors open at 7 p.m. chaired by Beth Bogdanowicz, Drawing starts at 8 p.m. A donated items for the party. variety of ticket packages are Post members play games available at different prices. of chance with hospitalized For more information, call 201- veterans and distribute treats 804-2469, email trickytray@ to them. Anyone interested emergencysquad.com or visit in sponsoring a ward party is lyndhurstnj.org. invited to call John Deveney at The New Jersey Meadow201-438-2255. lands Commission announces the following events: North Arlington North Arlington Public • Lucky Great Backyard Bird Library, 210 Ridge Road, will Count, co-sponsored by the Bergen County Audubon Soci- screen “The Raw and The ety, is set for Friday, Feb. 13, 10 Cooked,” a documentary on a.m. to noon, at DeKorte Park, Taiwanese cuisine, on Friday, Feb. 20, 11 a.m. to noon. Lyndhurst. Visitors will walk For more information on along the park’s trail system, library programs, call 201-955counting waterfowl, raptors 5640 or visit northarlington. and any other birds they can bccls.org. find. North Arlington Elks, 129 • Third-Tuesday-of-theRidge Road, host a Fish Fry Month Nature Walk, coAsh Wednesday, Feb. 18, 4 to 7 sponsored by the Bergen p.m. Admission is $12. Dinner County Audubon Society, is set for Feb. 17, 10 a.m. to noon, includes fish (fried or broiled) at Losen Slote Creek Park, Lit- or fried shrimp, plus French fries, a bowl of clam chowder, tle Ferry. Admission is free. a baked clam and coleslaw. To register for these Also available are shrimp events, contact Don Torino cocktails, and clams on the of the BCAS at greatauk4@ half shell for $5 for a half and gmail.com or call 201-230$8 for a full dozen. 4983 or visit www.njmeadNutley Public Library, 93 owlands.gov and click on Booth Drive, offers the follow“Events.” ing programs: Registration is The Lyndhurst Library not required unless otherwise Children’s Room, 355 Valley noted. To register, call the Brook Ave., hosts the following February events: see AROUND TOWN page • Winter/Spring Storytime,

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ATM at bank compromised, police say Something suspicious was going on at a local financial institution that prompted Nutley PD to visit on Feb. 2. Police said the branch manager told them that it appeared that someone had placed a skimming device on the ATM located on the outside of the building near the drive-thru. Officers observed an adhesive residue left on the machine where the ATM card is inserted, police said. Photographs of the area were taken and detectives were assigned to continue an investigation. Police did not identify the banks involved. ••• In other situations logged between Jan. 31 and Feb. 6, Nutley PD responded to 33 medical calls, 10 disputes/ disturbances, 26 motor vehicle accidents, 15 suspicious incidents/persons and these

their $300 Michael Kors pocketbook containing their wallet, valued at $200, containing $30 Jan. 31 in cash and credit cards. DeA fraud victim told police tectives are investigating. they’d received an email ••• indicating that an additional A Union Ave. property ownphone and phone number had er reported damage allegedly been added to their existing account. All account informa- to be done by the previous tenants. The owner showed tion was changed, police said. officers damage to walls along the staircase leading to the Feb. 1 second floor and to carpets Police responded to Prosin various areas including a pect St. and Vreeland Ave. on large burn hole on the third a report of a suspicious male. floor and ripped carpet on the After interviewing the susstaircase leading to the third pect, police arrested Michael Dickerson, 65, of Newark, on floor. The owner also said that two outstanding warrants from various large objects were left Clifton and Caldwell. He was behind and that the apartment turned over to Clifton PD after was left in a general state of failing to post bail. disarray. No estimate of the damages was given. Feb. 3 Feb. 4 An Eastwick College student Police received a report on reported that someone broke several instances of identity into their vehicle and took issues:

theft. The victim showed officers several forms of mail with information on accounts – three checking and two savings – opened with their name, their mother’s maiden name, their address and social security number. Police said all accounts have been canceled and Social Security was being notified. ••• A resident reported that their W-2 form was found to be damaged upon receipt by mail, with some personal information accessible for public viewing. Feb. 5 Police ticketed four homeowners for allowing a hazardous condition for allegedly having failed to shovel their sidewalks on Kenzel and Franklin Aves. and New St. within a 36-hour grace period

as provided by township ordinance. Feb. 6 A U.S. postal employee reported a suspicious incident. They said that when they applied for a loan through the company savings bank account they were told that their password had been changed even though they had not requested a change and that, therefore, they suspected the account may have been compromised. Police advised the employee to notify the savings bank and their employer. ••• A motor vehicle stop resulted in the arrest of Windy Jeanbaptiste, 25, of Hillside, for outstanding traffic warrants from Irvington. He was turned over to Irvington PD and subsequently released with a new court date.

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sponsors say that kids under 18 “account for 39% of the homeless population.” “Get involved,” urges a flier circulated by Lincoln students to their peers. “Clean out those closets and dresser drawers. Pack up those jeans that don’t fit you anymore. We’ll collect all sizes and colors.” Several Student Council members offered their take on the project. Brianne O’Callaghan said she’s enthused about participating because, “it’s nice to actually get to help people, to give something to people who are on the streets all day.” She said she’s observed homeless – not in Kearny – but elsewhere in New Jersey and “it’s sad to see that.” And, “even if you don’t actually see homeless people,” said

alize that kids our age are also out there and that it’s not just a bad streak of luck,” he said. “That’s depressing.” Bianchini said this project has inspired him to take on a community service project, “Help Serve Vets,” through his home parish at St. Stephen’s. This summer, he plans to visit an area V.A. facility to visit and extend a helping hand to hospitalized servicemen and women. Teens for Jeans is an application of this year’s Student Council theme, “Community and Me,” Williams said. Photo by Ron Leir “We’ve written letters to vetStudent Council members at Lincoln School show jeans collected as of last erans and decorated Operaweek. tion Goody Bags distributed to emergency first responders John Millar, “it’s still good to heart in noting that the pants and veterans.” know you’ve made a differdrive “is a great way to help When all the jeans are acence in their lives – whether others without spending a lot counted for locally, Williams it’s five or 5,000.” of money.” And Cedric Brisaid they’ll be tied up and Anthony Bianchini took ones said: “It’s been wonderbundled and transported in ful to see kids come together teachers’ cars and/or school for this program.” For Council Treasurer Justin bus to the Aeropostale outlet Jablonski, learning that it’s not in Morristown for distribution by volunteers to the just adults that are suffering was a revelation. “I didn’t re- homeless.

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The 700 Club welcomes NA coach Corsetto When Rich Corsetto began his basketball coaching career 43 years ago, he never thought he would still be at it, coaching the game he loved. “At the time, I was 22, 23 years old,” Corsetto said. “I never thought I’d be coaching for five years, never mind this long. Back then, I didn’t know how long I would be in coaching.” Corsetto began coaching at Passaic County Tech in 1972 and remains active in the game today as the head boys’ coach at North Arlington, where he’s been for the past two seasons. And last Thursday night, when Corsetto’s Vikings defeated Becton Regional, the coach was able to reach an impressive milestone. Corsetto collected the 700th win of his coaching career. Most of his wins have come at the college ranks, first at Hudson County Community College and later at Passaic County Community College, but after a three-year hiatus, Corsetto came back last year and led the Vikings to a 22-win season. “My father told me a long time ago that I

should never give up and always go for what I want,” Corsetto said. “When I was away for those three years, they were the toughest three years of my life. I knew I had to get back to coaching.” With the support of his wife, Doreen, who is a professor at William Paterson University, Corsetto decided to pursue any and all coaching opportunities. “I still had that drive and desire to coach,” Corsetto said. “I wanted to keep coaching. Doreen, who was my scorekeeper at Hudson and Passaic County colleges and loves to come to all the games, was very supportive. She knew what I wanted to do.” So Corsetto looked around and found the opening at North Arlington, after long-time coach and NA alum David Walsh stepped down. “I appreciate North Arlington for giving me the opportunity.” Corsetto said. “It’s a beautiful place with a great administration and great community. The Board of Educasee VIEW page

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There will be a strong local contingent in the upcoming NJSIAA state sectional wrestling tourney. Nutley, led by senior Joe Ferinde (l.), will get a bye into the sectional semifinals, while Queen of Peace, led by Nutley resident Anthony DeLorenzo (c.), will return to the state sectionals in the first year of the program’s rebirth and Devin Yunis (r.) of Lyndhurst/North Arlington helps the cooperative program gain its first sectional playoff berth since 2000.

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bracket, one of the toughest sectionals in New Jersey. The Maroon Raiders (20-3) earned a bye in the sectional and will s there a doubt about what play host Wednesday (weather the prominent winter sport permitting) to the winner of is in the area? the West Essex match against There shouldn’t be now, another of the local qualifiers, especially after three of the Lyndhurst/North Arlington. local wrestling teams from The The Maroon Raiders have Observer circulation area (out enjoyed a complete metamorof a possible five) have earned phosis this season, going from berths into the prestigious a 10-17 team a year ago to a 20-3 and perennially tough NJSIAA powerhouse this season. state sectionals this week. “It’s a credit to all the hard That’s right, three local work the kids put in,” said teams, namely Nutley, the Nutley head coach Frank Lyndhurst/North Arlington co- DiPiano. “Our goals this year operative and Queen of Peace were to win the (Super Essex have all punched their respec- Conference) American Divitive tickets to the state secsion title, the county and get tional playoffs with the hope of to the states. Well, for us to being crowned a Group team come back from 10-17 and have champion by the end of the this kind of year is huge. We’re week, when the championships doing it with a lot of the same are held at the Sun National guys as well.” Bank Arena in Trenton. Senior Joe Ferinde has been For now, let’s start with what a major stud for the Maroon we know for sure. Raiders. Ferinde has a 26-2 Nutley earned the second record thus far, with his lone seed in the NJSIAA North losses coming against potential Jersey Section 2, Group III

state contenders. “He’s our captain and he wrestles hard all the time,” said DiPiano of Ferinde, who finished eighth in the state last year. Junior Robert Duxbury owns a 28-2 record, making a huge jump in weight classes from 106 pounds last year to 132 pounds this year. “I expected him to do well, but I didn’t think this well,” DiPiano said. “He has never let the size thing get in his mind. He’s a hard-nosed kid.” Senior Kenny Pena represents the improvement more than any other wrestler. Pena was 11-13 overall last year as a junior and now he owns a 27-2 mark. “His work ethic is second to none,” DiPiano said of Kenny Pena. “He’s become committed to the sport tremendously and spent a lot of his free time on the mat.” Incredibly, Pena was ready to see WRESTLING next page

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walk away from wrestling for good two years ago, because he didn’t see improvement. “He quit, but I told him to take a couple days to think about it,” DiPiano said. “He did and came back more committed.” Junior Darwin Pena is another vastly improved wres-

tler. A cousin of Kenny, Darwin Pena has a 28-2 record. “I don’t think they’re overachieving,” DiPiano said. “I knew they all would be good. These are guys who were proven wrestlers.” However, there has been some startling improvements from others, like senior Andrew Aiello, who had a 4-22

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of his return. “The entire school and the community are behind it. The student body is cheering for their classmates. There are a lot of good things going on with the future of the QP wrestling program.” The Golden Griffins will play host to Pingry in the opening round of the NonPublic B bracket Wednesday night at 7 p.m. Weaver was asked if he was worried about whether he would field a competitive team this year. “I really was concerned, but I’m always concerned,” Weaver said. “When I took the job, we had no wrestlers, no roster, no place to practice. All we had were some incoming freshmen.” The Golden Griffins also secured a host of transfers, including senior Jeff Velez (24-5), who was a region champion last year at Brearley. “He’s become a good teammate and a very good wrestler for us,” Weaver said. Another solid competitor is senior Anthony DeLorenzo, who has won 25 and lost just once this season. DeLorenzo is a Nutley native who transferred to QP after a falling out with the Nutley coaches. Senior Joe Rocca (24-6) transferred in from Saddle Brook. Junior Mike Scaravelli (21-4) and 106-pound freshman Enrique Sanchez of North Arlington (25-3) have been excellent additions to Weaver’s once-again fledgling program. Weaver knows that his team will more than likely see state-ranked DePaul in the second round. “DePaul is as rock solid as they come,” Weaver said. “We’re going to have our hands full with them. But in terms of being competitive, we’re going to be right there. We’re ecstatic about being there. I’m happy to be where I am. We have a new (wrestling) room built and the kids are happy about being there. It’s all just a good thing.” And it’s good for local high school sports to have three teams competing for a state wrestling team title. Bloomfield is also a state playoff team, with the Bengals facing Clifton in the opening round of the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 1, Group IV playoffs.

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a member of the 700 Club _ the hardwood variety, not the tion and the staff are so help- evangelical television show. ful and supportive. They all “I never thought I’d get 100 love the kids, their players. wins, never mind 700,” Corsetto It’s a very close-knit town. said. “For me, it wasn’t about There are a lot of different the wins. It was about the kids. cultures here. It really is a I just helped them along. That great place. And it’s a great was my goal, to help the kids, sports town. The parents love through teaching and coachtheir sports and I get texts ing.” Given his longevity in from them all the time.” the coaching ranks, Corsetto North Arlington athletic director David Hutchinson real- looked back on some of the great teams and players he had izes how fortunate his school was to get a coach of Corsetto’s the fortune to mentor over the years. stature. “There were so many good “It has been a pleasure to teams, good players, good memhave him,” Hutchinson said. “He’s a legendary figure in New ories,” Corsetto said. “It makes you sit back a little and reflect.” Jersey basketball. He’s revitalCorsetto coached Eric Rigized our program. He’s been gins at Passaic Tech, before to the recreation league games Riggins became a 1,000-point and been all over. Everyone is scorer at Rutgers and a draft excited about basketball in the pick of the Philadelphia 76ers in town again. Last year was an the 1987 NBA Draft. The 6-footexciting year for us and everything has been a positive for us 10 center Jim Lampley played for Corsetto at PCT before since Coach Corsetto arrived. heading on to Vanderbilt, then He had a good track record Arkansas-Little Rock, eventubefore he came here and he’s ally becoming a 5th round pick been successful everywhere he’s been. We were lucky to get of the Dallas Mavericks and then getting a cup of coffee in someone who has such a real passion for the game. He want- the NBA with the Philadelphia ed to get back into coaching and 76ers. “We had a lot of good wins, he hit the ground running.” but I suffered through a lot of Corsetto said that he never fathomed the idea of becoming tough losses, too,” Corsetto said.

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when I just can’t get there anymore. My wife is so supportive. A lot of other wives might have told their husbands to stop coaching. But she loves it, too. She comes to every game. She was the cheerleader when I was a player.” Corsetto said that he gives credit to his assistant coaches George Rotondo and Marcello D’Andrea. Photo courtesy North Arlington athletics “They’ve been a big help,” North Arlington High School boys’ basketball coach Rich Corsetto (center) Corsetto said. holds a basketball that he was presented for winning the 700th game of his But both were just toddlers prestigious career. From l. are athletic director David Hutchinson, senior Jose when Corsetto began coachCheco, Corsetto, Corsetto’s grandson Kevin Burns, and senior Jonathan Hurley. ing. “I remember my first loss,” “It’s an honor for me,” Cor“If I reflect back, I know that Corsetto said. “I took it pretty setto said. “The kids are playing bad. But I took our last loss I wouldn’t have made it withhard and doing a great job. We out the great players and great just as bad.” might need a little help to get to coaches who helped me. They Yeah, the fire still burns deserve the credit. The kids are 20 (wins) again this season, but inside Rich Corsetto. It looks we still may get there.” the ones who play hard.” like he’s going to manning As for the milestone? Corsetto likes the make-up the North Arlington sideline “Well, I’m 68 years old now,” for quite a few more years to of his current team, which now owns an 11-6 record after defeat- Corsetto said. “I don’t take the come _ and with that, quite a losses as hard anymore. But ing Lyndhurst Friday night. few more wins as well. Before the game, the North Ar- I still have a lot of fire in me. “I don’t know about 800,” lington administration present- When I don’t like coming to Corsetto said of the next milethe gym or don’t have the pas- stone. “We’ll have to see about ed Corsetto with a basketball sion anymore, then I’ll quit. Or that one.” highlighting his 700th win.

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the perimeter and certainly peculiar for someone of Watson’s stature. “Most of her points now come from out there,” Mitschow said. “If she’s open, she’s going to make that shot.” “Definitely looking toward the future, Maryland sees me more as a wing or a guard,” Watson said. “I’ve definitely stepped up my game and added (the 3-pointer) to my arsenal. If I’m shooting the 3-pointer, I don’t have to get banged up in the paint. It’s definitely the best of all worlds.” Mitschow said that her perimeter abilities have helped other parts of Watson’s game. “She now can go to the basket more and if she gets fouled, she doesn’t miss free throws,” Mitschow said. “If she could develop even a little more going to the rim, she can’t be stopped. We’re trying to get her to go to the basket.” But when Watson needs to be, she’s a 6-foot dominating force. “Her presence there is always a game-changer,” Mitschow said. “I just let her stand inside and with her wing span, she’s blocking a lot of shots. She also does a great job of rebounding. She needs to box out more on rebounds, but she gets a lot of rebounds. She gets about 80% of all our rebounds.” Watson realizes that she has another year of high school before she can take that quantum leap into big-time women’s college basketball. The Terrapins are currently 17-2 overall and ranked No. 5 in the nation. “It definitely feels good not having to wait until next year,” Watson said. “I can work for the next year in terms of my ball handling and shooting. I get a chance to breathe a little. I really think my body needs a chance to recover and get

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a Kia discard items out the window. Approaching the car to issue a Mitsubishi with Pennsummons for littering, sylvania plates, a vehicle they reportedly detected police reportedly deterthe odor of marijuana mined had been stolen Feb. 4 and asked the occupant, in Elizabeth earlier that At 4 p.m., Officer Alexis Espinal, 24, of day. Wisely saw Shaeed Harrison, to illuminate The female driver, Epps, 37, of no known the interior. He comRyanashle Robinson, address, entering the plied, and the officers 27, of Red Bank, was Kearny Public Library saw two cigars and a charged with engaging napkin containing susin prostitution, receiving and confirmed that he pected pot, police said. stolen property and driv- had outstanding warrants from Hackensack Espinal was charged ing while suspended. and Elizabeth. Epps was with possession of the Police said she also arrested and was to be drug and paraphernalia. had two warrants, from In addition, police said Newark and Monmouth turned over to HackenCounty. She was resack police. he was found to have an outstanding Harrison manded to the Hudson ••• warrant. He also got the County Jail. Vice officers near the summons for littering. Her passenger, MiWawa on Harrison Ave. – Karen Zautyk chael Williams, 29, of at 9 p.m. saw someone in KPD from

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• Two-Year-Old Story Time is set for Fridays, Feb. 13, 29 and 27, at 9:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Must be a Nutley resident. Registration is required. • Patrons are invited to play Bridge at the library every Tuesday at 1 p.m. • Preschool Story

Time, open to ages 3 to 5, takes place Wednesdays, Feb. 11 and 25, at 9:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Participants must be Nutley residents. Registration is required. • Wednesday Afternoon Knitters meets every week at 1 p.m. • Computer Class for teens is set for Wednesdays, Feb. 11 and 25, at 3:30 p.m.

• Manga/Anime Club meets Thursdays, Feb. 12 and 26, at 3:15 p.m. • Movie Week for children and families takes place Feb. 17 to 19 at 2 p.m. The program includes crafts and refreshments. Registration is not required unless otherwise noted. To register, call the library at 973-6670405.

Diplomacy in Lyndhurst Lyndhurst Mayor Robert Giangeruso (c.) extended a formal welcome to Ertan Yalcin (l.), consul general of the Republic of Turkey, and Reyhan Ozgur, deputy consul general, who recently met with him at his ofﬁce in Town Hall. The consul general presented Giangeruso with a symbolic silver plate from Turkey in appreciation of and gratitude for the township’s recognition and commemoration of Turkish Independence Day, celebrated with Lyndhurst’s Turkish community. Yalcin has also kindly extended an open invitation to Giangeruso to visit with him at the Turkish Consulate General in New York City.

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3Br 1.5 baths Asking $339,900

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Arlington Real Estate Arlington Section 3 Brs 2.5 Bath Asking $449,900

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Congratulations to Rosa Agency’s 2014 NJAR Circle of Excellence recipients who combined closed over $37 million in volume and 210 transactions

Neno-Rosa Agency

KEARNY

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Aina Lin Hsieh Silver Award

Colonial w/3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Modern Baths, Living Rm, Dining Rm & Modern Eat in Kitchen w/ Door Leading To Deck. 1 Car Garage & Carport. Asking $375,000

KEARNY

Steven Lartiga Bronze Award

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2 Family – Both Apartments w/ 1 Bedroom, Living Rm, Modern Eat in Kitchen & Modern Bath. Asking $209,000

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2014 Salesperson of the Year Aina Lin Hsieh Neno-Rosa Agency has announced that Aina Lin Hsieh has been named the Rosa Agency's Salesperson of the Year for 2014. In 2014, Hsieh was the No. 1 leasing agent, with 22 transactions in Harrison and East Newark and the No. 1 listing/selling realtor, with more than $4.8 million in volume and 14 transactions in Harrison and East Newark. She was also recognized by the N.J. Association of Realtors Circle of Excellence and received the Silver Award, completing 80 transactions totaling more than $11.3 million. Since starting her real estate career in 1989, Hsieh has been awarded Salesperson of the Year at Neno-Rosa Agency 11 times (1997, 2001-2005, 2007-2009, 2011 and 2014). She has won the NJAR Circle of Excellence an incredible 21 times, while being one of the few realtors who won the Silver Award in 1999, 2002-2005 and 2008, 2013 and 2014. In 2003, Hsieh received the 10-year Distinguished Sales Award from the NJAR and received 2013 Realtor Spirit Award from Meadowlands Board of Realtors in recognition of services to the community. "Aina Lin Hsieh is one of the most dedicated and successful realtors in the area," Augusto Neno Jr., Neno-Rosa broker/owner. Neno credits Hsiehʼs loyalty to her customers, market knowledge and willingness to go the extra mile as what sets her apart from the competition. Hsieh specializes in sales of residential and commercial properties and rentals in Harrison, Kearny, North Arlington and Lyndhurst. You can preview all her listings at www.AinaLin.com or contact her directly at 201-889-2085. The family-owned Neno-Rosa Agency is celebrating 30 years in business. In 2014, Neno-Rosa closed 183 sales transactions, totaling more than $42.1 million in volume.

TING NEW LIS

Modern 2 Family – 1st Floor w/ 2 Bedrooms. 2nd Floor w/ 3 Bedrooms. Finished attic w/ Full Bath. Semi-Finished Basement. Driveway w/2 Car Garage. Separate Utilities. Asking $429,000

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Heather Glen Condo – Condo w/1 Bedroom, Living Rm w/Balcony, Full Bath & Eat in Kitchen. 1 Car Garage w/ Additional Parking Space. Asking $122,900

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2 Family – 1st Floor w/ 1 Bedroom, Living Rm, Kitchen & Bath. 2nd Floor w/ 2 Bedrooms, Living Rm, Kitchen, Bath. Finished Attic w/ 1 Room. Semi-Finished Basement. Asking $273,000

LYNDHURST TING NEW LIS

Beautiful Colonial w/ 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Living Rm w/Fireplace, Dining Rm, Eat in Kitchen w/Stainless Steel Appliances. Central Air/Forced Hot Air. 1 Car Garage. Asking $378,900

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TOO NEW FOR PHOTO Manor Section – Colonial w/ 3 Bedrooms, Living Rm, Dining Rm, Modern Eat in Kitchen w/New Cabinets, Granite & Stainless Steel Appliances & 2.5 Modern Baths. Finished Basement w/ Rec Rms, Full Bath & Laundry Rm. Asking $429,900

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Arlington Ridge Condo – Unique Townhouse w/ 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Modern Baths, Living/Dining Rm Combo w/Balcony, Modern Eat in Kitchen w/ Deck off Rear & Laundry Rm. Central Air/Forced Hot Air. Asking $325,000

KEARNY

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2 Family – Both Apartments w/ 3 Bedrooms, Living Rm, Eat in Kitchen & Bath. Large Walk Up Attic to Unfinished Room. Asking $309,000

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2 Family – Both Apartments have 3 Bedrooms, Living Rm, Kitchen & Bath. Finished Attic w/ 2 Rooms. All Separate Utilities. Asking $324,900

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1 Family – Belgrove Drive Colonial w/3 Bedrooms, Living/Dining Rm Combo, Eat in Kitchen, Family Rm & 4 Bedrooms. Finished Attic & Basement. Driveway w/1 Car Garage. Asking $424,000

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Robert V. Connaghan Robert V. Connaghan, 79, died on Jan. 31. Arrangements were by the Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Home, 585 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. A funeral Mass was offered at St. Cecilia Church, Kearny, followed by interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.thiele-reid. com. Mr. Connaghan was born in Glasgow, Scotland. He had lived in Kearny for the last 50 years. He was a maintenance mechanic for Abbott Laboratories in Whippany for 20 years, retiring in 2008. Robert was an avid Celtic supporter and member of the Irish-American Association of Kearny. In 2001 he was named Irishman of the Year and in 2003 he was the deputy grand marshal of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade of West Hudson. He is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years Frances (nee Lowe); his children Robert H. Connaghan, Lisa Connaghan and Angela Marie Connaghan; and one sister Rosaleen Duncan of Glasgow. His family wishes to extend their deepest gratitude to the staff at both St. Michael’s Medical Center and the Columbus Hospital LTACH for their continued support and excellent care. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to a charity of your choice in Robert’s memory. Alexandra Estelle Alexandra Estelle passed away suddenly on Feb. 5. She was 64. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, she moved to Kearny in 1981. Arrangements are by the Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. A funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 10 a.m. at St. Cecilia’s Church in Kearny and burial will follow in Arlington Cemetery in Kearny. Alexandra loved spending time with her family especially with all her grandchildren. She always looked forward to going to bingo every week with her daughter and seeing

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her “Wee” bingo friends. Wife of Lawrence Estelle, she is survived by her daughters and their husbands Bonnie Flowers (Arthur), Trina Estelle (Adam) and Kristine Flagello (Anthony). Sister of Marie, Rosie, Geraldine, Walter, Kenny, Allan, Maggie and Nora, she is also survived by her grandchildren Alexandra, Anthony and Aiden and great-granddaughter Isabella. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research. George J. Hanzimanolis

George J. Hanzimanolis, 53, of Bartonsville, Pa., died Thursday, Feb. 5. He is survived by Kimberly, his loving wife of 31 years; son and best friend, James;, parents, James and Sharyn Hanzimanolis of Harrison; brother, Thomas Hanzimanolis and his wife Laurie Ann of Tobyhanna, Pa.; sister, Dorothy Rosa and her husband Doug of West Caldwell; nieces and nephews Dimitri

Hanzimanolis, Elizabeth Rosa, Nicholas Hanzimanolis, Alexander Rosa and Alexa Hanzimanolis; and mother-inlaw, Gloria Zigmund, wife of the late Ed Zigmund. He was also blessed with his closest friends, Jacqui Calicchio and her husband Anthony and Walter Scott. George was a graduate of Harrison High School, Class of 1979, and Rutgers University, Class of 1985. A lifelong active member of the Boy Scouts of America, George was an Eagle Scout and more recently was a longtime dedicated Scoutmaster for Troop 85 of Bartonsville, Pa. George was a cancer survivor and lived every day of his life to the fullest. God, family and community were the pillars of life for George and he lived his life setting a perfect example for others. George had a wonderful work ethic which stems from

PRAYER OF APPLICATION TO THE HOLY SPIRIT You who solve all problems, Who light all roads so that I can attain my goal... You Who gives me the Divine Gift to forgive & forget all evil against me, and that in all instances of my life you are with me. I want this short prayer to thank You for all things and confirm once again that I never want to be separated from You even & in spite of material illusions, I wish to be with You in Eternal Glory. Thank you for your mercy towards me and mine.

L.R.

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the examples set by his immigrant parents from an early age. He worked at The Spa family restaurant in Harrison before moving to Pennsylvania in the late 1980s. George built a successful business, Bankers First Mortgage, Inc. of Tannersville, Pa., and had many industry awards bestowed upon him over the years. Among them, George was named Pennsylvania Mortgage Broker of the Year, National Mortgage Broker of the Year, and past President of NAMB, National Association of Mortgage Brokers. He also was requested to speak about ethics on the floor of the U.S. Senate in Washington, D.C., and on CNBC. George was blessed with a great staff over the years, especially his two friends and current associates Debbie and Cathryn. George’s greatest love was

his son, James. They were best friends and spent many days together fishing, camping, attending NBA games and travelling. George will be missed by all but leaves behind a wonderful legacy. There will be viewing hours from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 10, at the William H. Clark Funeral Home, 1003 Main St., Stroudsburg, Pa. A Catholic prayer service will begin at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Private cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, his family suggests donations be made to Boy Scout Troop 85 of Bartonsville, Pa. Arrangements are by the William H. Clark Funeral Home, 1003 Main St., Stroudsburg, Pa. (www.wmhclarkfuneralhome.com). see OBITS page

Happy Birthday & Valentine’s Day In Heaven Dolores A. Sullivan

Feb 12, 1931 - April 17, 2002

“My One True Friend”

Mom, it’s been 13 years since you left my arms and it feels so much longer than that. I never had imagined how lonely life would be without your smile knowing that you hear me, keeps me so alive. A breath away is not far from where you are.

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“Till we meet again 143”

Love Always, Michele

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It will reconvene next month to hear more about Russo’s expanded project but in the meantime, it voted to approve the developer’s application for a subdivision and amendment to the site plan for the first phase of his residential project – six buildings – on the south side of Bergen Ave. to accommodate a clubhouse and fenced-in dog run on the site of what had been projected as a retail pad. In other business, the board also sanctioned a site plan and variance application submitted by Kearny Holding VF LLC/Fitness Intl. LLC to convert the old Pathmark supermarket at 175 Passaic Ave. to an LA Fitness facility. Kearny attorney Gary Bennett, representing Fitness Intl., told the board that his client has negotiated a long-term lease with the property owner, Vornado Realty Trust of New York, to occupy the 58,000 square feet former supermarket building with no change to the structure’s footprint. James O’Sullivan, director of development for Fitness Intl., said that the company has 650 locations in the U.S. and Canada and of those, he developed 60 in the past decade. O’Sullivan said the building will be equipped with a kids’ club, locker rooms with bathrooms and showers, a spa, a 3-lane lap pool, basketball/volleyball court and studios for cardio, yoga and cycling workouts. Chances of putting in a juice bar are “50/50” at this stage in the development process, O’Sullivan said. The facility will be open from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week, he said. Plans call for the exterior masonry to be refurbished and repainted with an “earth-tone” color and “additional glass and light,” removal of the former supermarket’s loading docks,

Photo by Ron Leir

Ed Russo outlines his residential project at Planning Board meeting.

installation of brick pavers and bike racks near the front entrance and landscaping with 400 new plants anticipated, he said. It will probably take a few months to file for building permits and, once granted, “five to six months to construct,” according to O’Sullivan. “The goal is to get this club open this year.” Once construction starts, the company will open a “pre-sales office” to solicit memberships, he said. Down the road, O’Sullivan said, the Kearny facility figures to employ more than 75 fulland part-time workers, with job opportunities for local residents. As for the Bergen Ave. development, Russo told the board he expected to “be 100% complete” with his first phase which he calls Vermella Crossing – 150 rental apartments spread over six buildings – by October 2015. Assuming favorable action by the board on his proposed expansion, Russo said his hope was to begin construction on that project by “sometime in 2016.” Monthly rentals are projected at the “mid$1,600s” for his onebedroom apartments and in the range of “$2,200 to $2,400” for the two-bedroom units, Russo said. He has no plans to switch to “for sale” units. Several board members, noting the proximity of the 2.2-acre development site to Harvey Field, wondered whether residents and/or their property might be in harm’s way from foul balls hit by batters during

baseball season and that concern triggered discussion about the town doing some adjustments to the baseball field backstop which adjoins the targeted development site. No final plan was agreed to last week. Asked about concerns raised by the Kearny Fire Department about access to hydrants and the ability of fire trucks to maneuver around the proposed residential buildings, Doug Bartels, an engineer and vice president with Russo Development, said that interior stairwells in each building would be equipped with standpipes and that fire rigs – and garbage trucks – should have enough room “to circulate around both buildings.” Two board members – Chairman Fred Esteves and Councilman Jonathan Giordano – worried that tenants exiting either of the two proposed driveways from the site would have a tough time negotiating the flow of westbound traffic along Bergen Ave., which tends to stack up at the light at Schuyler Ave. “There’s no way people are going to be crossing those driveways,” Esteves said. “No one’s going to give them a chance.” Russo vice president Christopher Minks, the attorney representing the developer at the board hearing, said that the company may be “open to discussion on the more westerly of the two driveways” on possibly restricting the direction of traffic flow to oneway out only. “We’ll be looking at all options,” he said.

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OBITS from

Mhairi Mussenden Mhairi Mussenden (nee Macaulay) 78, died suddenly on Feb. 4 at home in Kearny. Arrangements were by the Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Home, 585 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. A funeral service was held at the funeral home followed by a private cremation. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.thiele-reid.com. Mhairi was born in Greenock, Scotland. She immigrated to this country in 1963 and lived in Elizabeth. She had lived in Kearny since 1969. She was a member of the Rutherford Chapter No. 24,

O.E.S. Mrs. Mussenden is survived by her daughters Avril Mitchell (William) and Sandy Hyde (Michael); grandchildren Brett and Brittany Mussenden, Heather Lisk , Krystal and Dallas Mitchell, Kayla Sgro and Michael Hyde; great-grandchildren Aidyn, Cody and Isabella Lisk and Makenzie Martinez. She was predeceased by her husband George D. Mussenden; her daughter Karen, Mussenden; her son George Mussenden, Jr. and granddaughters Krysten and Kyleen Hyde. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at www.cff.org.

Nicholas C. Petito Nicholas C. Petito died Feb. 4 at St. Michael’s Medical Center in Newark. He was 75. Born in Newark, he lived most of his life in Harrison. A memorial service will be held on Feb. 22 at the Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Former husband of the late Barbara (Yurick), he is survived by his daughter Kassandra Petito, his cherished grandson Trent, his brother Joseph Petito and sister Magee Davey. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to Nick’s daughter Kassandra.

Queen of Peace buzzed with Geography Bee energy

Queen of Peace Elementary School, North Arlington, held its annual Geography Bee Jan. 28 during Catholic Schools Week. Sixth-grade teacher Sandy DeRogatis (far r.) congratulates Christopher Amaral (second from right) for winning the Bee and Joseph Penagos (second from l.) and Ian Espinosa (far l.) as runners-up. Amaral will go on to take the state test to qualify for the statewide competition.

THEME: THE OSCARS

Solutions from 02/4/15

ACROSS 1. They can sting 6. *Oscar winner Henry Fonda to Peter 9. ____ of operation 13. Traditional Inuit home 14. Site of 2016 Olympics 15. Unpleasant airport news 16. Beach souvenir 17. Australian runner 18. On or to one side 19. *”The Theory of Everything” physicist 21. *Filmed over a 12-year period 23. Take your pick 24. Wild guess 25. Bygone bird of New Zealand 28. Ogle or gape 30. School break 35. Great horned ____, pl. 37. Make-up artist? 39. Blind alternative 40. “I’m __ __!” 41. Where vows are often exchanged 43. Type of track 44. Renaissance fiddle 46. Deity, in Sanskrit 47. A hair treatment 48. *Yearly Oscar winner for Best Film Editing 50. *Warren Beatty won for directing this flick 52. Yellow ___ 53. “My bad” 55. Berg matter 57. Thorough 61. *”The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance” 65. Evian, backwards 66. In the past 68. Like a gymnast 69. Step 70. Create with cloth 71. Easter’s marshmallow treat 72. Church bell sound 73. Unagi 74. *Academy Award winner, _____ Lubitsch DOWN 1. ____ list 2. Turkish honorific 3. Boatload 4. “Roll Out the Barrel” dance 5. Putting on a new sole 6. Small amount of residue 7. Between “ready and “fire” 8. *Meryl Streep was nominated for

this 2008 movie 9. Netting 10. Assortment 11. Carpenter’s groove 12. Gave the once-over 15. A seat by day, a bed by night 20. African antelope 22. Argo propeller 24. Tai Babilonia and Randy Gardner, e.g. 25. *Alice actress 26. Had title to 27. Cover story 29. *Witherspoon stars in this hiker’s story 31. Photoshop option 32. Bat dwelling? 33. Extra tire 34. *Famous march starting point

36. Leave in, as text 38. *Kind of film review 42. Forearm bones 45. *Nominee three years in a row 49. Decompose 51. Claw mark 54. _____ of the moon 56. Gardening tool 57. In or of the present month 58. Created in 1949 for security purposes 59. Obsolete phone feature 60. Bad to the bone 61. New Year’s Day game 62. Bearing 63. *Setting for 1965’s “The Sound of Music” 64. Hawk’s aerie, e.g. 67. “___ whiz!”

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APARTMENTS foR RENT

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E.NEWARK

HARRISON 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1 parking, brand new house, $1750/month, 1-1/2 months security. Close to PATH. (551) 222-9975 or (551) 666-7310

KEARNY

KEARNY ELM COURT Kearny’s Best Kept Secret 732 Elm St 1 BR fr $875. NYC Commuter Bldg Call Alan 201-955-4334 or PJ 973-992-1555 ext 1 Affiliated Mgmt.

KEARNY 132 Midland Ave. 1 BR, LV, Kitchen HT/HW included. $950/month. Also Studio $800/month. (201) 889-4436 or (973) 465-0166.

KEARNY 2nd floor. 6 room apt. $1350/month. 1-1/2 months security. Separate utilities. Available March 1st. No pets. No smoking. (201) 997-7265 (201) 306-0643

N. ARLINgTON

BELLEVILLE 1 BR. $1100/month. All utilities included. 1 month security. Available Now (201) 993-7903. BELLEVILLE 3 cozy room apt. 1 BR, LR, kitchen w/refrigerator, Bathroom. All new, excellent location. $925/month. All utilities included. Verizon Fios with HBO, Showtime etc. included. No pets. Call (908) 204-1348 Also, Bloomfield 5 large rooms apt. $1,150+ Available. BELLEVILLE 1 BR apt. Internet, Cable & utilities included $1000/month. Lots of storage. No smoking. Available now. (201) 852-8216. BELLEVILLE Nutley Border. 2nd fl. 2 BR’s. 2 family corner house. Call for apt. (862) 201-6166 or (862) 201-9319 after 5pm.

BLOOMFIELD BLOOMFIELD 1st fl. 2 BR. Apt. Driveway avl. 1 month security. Available March 1st. (862) 215-7039 or (646) 529-4292.

APARTMENTS foR RENT

E.NEWARK Modern apt. Ground Level 1 BR, LR, Kitchen $800/month. 1 month security. Avl. March 1st. Apt. Moderno, primer piso. 1 dormitorio, Sala, Cocina, $800. 1 mes security. Disponible Marzo 1. (973) 752-6587

HARRISON HARRISON Nice 1 bedroom apt. Cleveland Avenue. 2nd floor. Extra storage space off kitchen. Good neighborhood. Good rental history. No smoking. No pets. No washer/dryer. $900/mo (954) 448-3339 HARRISON 1st fl. $1,150/month. 1-1/2 months security. Utilities separate. No pets. Please call (973) 715-7407. HARRISON 218 Grant Ave. 1st fl. 1 BR, LR, Kitchen. $900/month + utilities. 1 ½ months security. Good Condition. Available March 1st. (973) 704-4246 (201) 889-8749 HARRISON 324 warren st. 3 BR’s. 1.5 baths. LR, DR & Kitchen. Call (973) 484-4078.

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HARRISON 442 John St., 3 bedrooms. Hardwood floors, C/A, 1 parking space. $1300/month. Separate utilities. (973) 465-0166 HARRISON Spacious 3 bedroom apt., walkin closet in master bedroom, laundry hook-up, hardwood floors throughout. Walking distance to PATH. $1500/month. 1 month security. Available April 1st. (908) 327-1866 HARRISON 1 BR. $900/month. Utilities included. 1 month security. No pets. No smoking. Avl. Now. 973-801-4139. HARRISON 2nd floor, 2 big bedrooms, LR, DR. Hardwood floors. Central AC/HT. No Pets. No smoking. $1400/month. 1-1/2 months security. Available now. After 7pm. (201) 246-1721 HARRISON 310 Warren st. 4 room apt. utilities not included. No pets. $920/month. 1 ½ months security. Espanol llame (973) 484-2532 English (973) 979-1506. HARRISON Modern Studio apt. 2nd Fl. Private Entrance. Refrigerator. No pets. $750/month + utilities. Security & lease. 862-223-9974.

KEARNY

KEARNY 4 rooms Apt. Dukes St. Front Hudson Park. 1st floor. Good Condition. No pets. Newly Renovated. Hardwood Floors. $940/month + utilities. 973-391-3868. KEARNY 132 Midland Ave. 1 BR, LR, Kitchen HT/HW included. $950/m. 201-889-4436 or 973-465-0166. KEARNY 5 room, 2nd floor airy apt. $1250/mon + utilities. 1 yr lease. 1-1/2 mos sec. (973) 838-1662 KEARNY 4 rooms, Plus Util. 1 mo sec. No pets. Avail Feb 1st. (201) 779-8398. KEARNY 3rd fl. 1BR $950. 1-1/2 mos sec. HT/HW included. Call super between 11am8pm. (201) 998-9006. KEARNY Ivy St. Studio apt. All utilities included. $650/month. 1 mon security. No pets. Available now. (973) 820-8338 KEARNY Beautiful 2 bedrooms, 2nd fl. Separate utilities. $1200/mo, 1-1/2 mos security. No pets. No smoking. Avail Feb 1st. (973)951-2343

KEARNY $850/month w/ Heat. O’Hara Agency (201) 997-6300 KEARNY Near Harrison. 3rd floor. 3 BR’s, DR, LR, Kitchen, Utilities not included. No pets. No Smoking. Available March 1st. $1,150/month (201)998-2153 or (201)951-2868.

KEARNY

KEARNY 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT, WITH MODERN KITCHEN SELFCLEANING OVEN & DISHWASHER, VANITY BATH, LARGE CLOSETS, FREE PARKING, AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 15TH, RENT $1,010 PLUS UTILTIES. • STUDIO APARTMENT, IN MODERN GARDEN APARTMENT BLDG., DRESSING ALCOVE, BUILT IN VANITY DRESSER, WALK IN CLOSET, VANITY BATH, FREE PARKING, AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 15TH, RENT $735 PLUS UTILITIES. CALL (201) 991-6261

KEARNY 2 BR apt., Near School, shopping & transportation. $1,150/month. Available February 1st 347-735-3299. KEARNY 4 rent By Owner 2 BR Apt. With additional attic loft. 2nd fl. of 2 family home. W/D Hook up & Basement Storage. Central Air. $1075/mo + Utilities. 1 1/2 months security. Close to NY Transportation. No pets. Call (201)998-8226. Between the hrs. 7am4pm. Monday-Friday for Appt. KEARNY 2 bedroom apt. Available March 1st $1,100/month. (201) 955-0705. Gerbasio RE & Management Day 201-388-7821 or Night 973-634-8355 KEARNY: 726 ELM ST, 1 BR. Apt. 1st. fl, H/HW Supplied, Hardwood Fls. close to shopping & trans. $975.00 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 3BR, 2Bath Apt., 1st fl. LR, DR, EIK, Lg. basement, HW fls, DW, W/D, backyard, Driveway parking. $2,100 March 1st. Good credit, pets OK. 917.755.5472. KEARNY 357 Kearny Ave. 1 BR. LR & HT/HW kitchen. included. $900/month. (201) 283-4440 or (973) 465-0166. KEARNY 564 Devon St. 5 rooms. 2nd fl. HT included. 1 1/2 months security. $1,200/month. 1 year lease. Available now. 201-207-0952.

KEARNY Kearny Ave. Newly Renovated, 3rd Fl. 1 BR. H/W Floors. No Pets/Smoking. 1 ½ month’s security. $900/month + utilities, w/references. (201) 998-1919.

KEARNY Studio apt. No pets. $795/month. 1 month security. Separate utilities. (862)485-2013 (973)533-1838

KEARNY 2Br apt Dishwasher no Pets no Smoking 1 year lease March 1st. 1 1/2/month security. $1.150.00 M. + utilities 2nd fl. (201)921-7608 (201)951-3749.

KEARNY Large 1 BR apt. Featuring new kitchen. New ceramic tile bath. H/W floors throughout. Large walk in Closet & office. $1,200/month + security & utilities. No pets. 201-991-6942. 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 Arlington Section, 3rd floor, attic 1 bedroom apt. $925/month. HT/HW included. Owner occupied. No smoking. No pets. 1-1/2 months security. Available March 1st. After 10am (201) 998-0297 (201) 424-1846

KEARNY Newly renovated, Large 1 bedroom, big closet, floors, hardwood dishwasher, laundry hook-up, central AC/HT. $1100/month, 1-1/2 months security. Separate utilities. Available March 1st. (201) 998-3904 (973) 277-7128

KEARNY Renovated 2nd fl. 2 BR apt. EIK, LR, DR, Avl. March 1st. utilities not included. Call 201-889-8807. KEARNY 2nd floor 5 rooms. Plus sunroom. No pets. HT/HW included. $1400/month + 1-1/2 months security. (201) 998-1120. KEARNY 2 bedrooms, LR, kitchen. $1150/month. 1-1/2 months security. Heat included. Available March 1st. (201) 893-1955 (201) 246-0683. KEARNY 1st fl. 2 BR, use of basement, garage $1,300/month + utilities. 1 month security. Available March 1st. (201) 9972341 call between 1pm-7pm. KEARNY 1st fl. 4 rms. $1300/month. Finished Basement 3 room apt. Both $1800/month No pets/smoking. Credit check. Leave Message Speak Clear (201) 998-9779

LYNDHURST LYNDHURST 1 BR, Newly Renovated. EIK, No pets. $1250/mo. Util. sep. 1-½ mos security. NYC Bus at your door. Avl. Feb. 1st, 201-424-5722

N.ARLINGTON 2 bedrooms, 2nd floor, near NY transportation, parking, no pets, smoke-free. $1225/month + utilities, 1-1/2 months security. (201) 246-9226 N.ARLINGTON 2nd fl. 2 BR Apt. LR, DR, Kitchen. $1,250/month 1 month security. 1 Block from supermarket, Laundry & CVS. Call or text (201) 927-6733. N.ARLINGTON 2 bedrooms, parking. $1500/month. 1 month security. Separate utilities. Available January 1st. (201) 218-0756

AUTo foR SALE 2004 Toyota Corolla S, black original owner, great condition. 79,510 original miles. Well maintained. Asking prince $5,900 or BO. Located at Connolly Distributing 39 River Rd. N. Arlington. 8am3pm. Call Brad 201-998-8080 after 3pm. 856-313-4067.

BUSINESS foR SALE Hair salon f/sale located on Kearny Avenue, Kearny. 3 stations, 2 sinks, spa areas. Price is negotiable. (201) 997-1960

fURNISHED RooM foR RENT

LYNDHURST 5 room, 1 bath, 1st floor apt. Close to transportation. No pets. No smoking. $1000/month + utilities. 1 month security deposit. Credit check and ability to pay required. Available March 1st. (201) 456-1030

KEARNY I’m not kidding, just what you want. Large newly remodeled room. Very quiet & Private. Close to Transportation. Individual sink & refrigerator. Clean sheets given weekly. Positively no Smoking in or out. Gentlemen preferred. Good credit required. $140/weekly. 4 weeks security. Call (973) 830-7498.

LYNDHURST 2nd fl. 2 BR apt. LR/DR. 1 car parking. Near schools. $1150/month. Available now. 201-372-0956.

BELLEVILLE Furnished room for rent. 1 month security. Call (973) 450-9457 after 5:00pm. Se Habla Español/Ingles

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EMPLoYMENT/ HELP WANTED

WANTED 2 car garage for 2 classic cars in Kearny area. Please Call (201) 889-1806.

KEARNY Professional/ Commercial. 1,000 sq.ft. 1-1/2 months security. Immediate Occupancy. Call Silvina (201) 997-4257 & (201) 889-3115.

BELLEVILLE Nice size bedroom, 2 closets, hardwood floors. Share kitchen & bathroom. 1 parking space. $600/month. 1 month security. (973) 323-5123

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

Looking for a Portuguese & Spanish translator for small business. Must speak English. Call for details (551) 200-1776

HALL foR RENT Party Hall For Rent • Affordable • A/C • Nice Setting 201-889-6677 201-572-1839

PARkING foR RENT NUTLEY Rear Yard Parking spaces for rent. Small Commercial vehicles ok. (201) 390-1729.

HoUSE foR SALE

RooM foR RENT

N.ARLINGTON Two 4 family house, 1 BR, LR, Kitchen, 1st floor apartment has basement. 30 min. from Manhattan. $950,000. Call (201)998-8429 or (201)283-4051

HARRISON Private entrance. Available now. Near transportation. No smoking. No pets. 1 month security. Male preferred. Se habla espanol. (650) 787-0833 (650) 645-0307

N.ARLINGTON 1 family 3 bedrooms, modern kitchen and bath, LR, DR, finished basement. In ground pool. $279,000 (973) 380-9007.

N.ARLINGTON $250,000 2 Family, 1 BR each floor. 1 car garage. Ideal location. Close to NYC transportation. Call owner (973) 284-1056

KEARNY Open House, 2 family Saturday. January 31, 1-4pm. 115 Bergen Ave. Gas/Heat, Public Water & Sewer. Sun rooms, H/W floors. Full basement. 2-car garage. Parking for 6 cars. $249,000. (973) 270-6352.

offICE SPACE foR RENT KEARNY Professional/ Commercial. Office space on Kearny Avenue. Immediate occupancy. Close to NYC, public transportation, PATH, DeCamp, NJ Transit bus lines.1,100 sq.ft.(corner) 1-1/2 months security. Call Silvina (201) 997-4257 & (201) 889-3115.

HARRISON 1 attic room for rent. $450/mo, everything included cable & internet. (973) 525-3860. LYNDHURST Nice new and big room for rent. $550/month + 11/2 months security. Included cable, wifi, laundry and share common area. (862) 452-7754. KEARNY Room for rent, 108 Schuyler Ave. Female preferred. $450/month. Utilities included. Please Leave Message (973) 536-6443. LYNDHURST Huge room for rent. $600/month. All utilities, cable & internet included. 1 month security. Female Preferred. Available now. (973) 592-2678.

KEARNY Female preferred, private entrance, utilities included with cable & internet. 1 block to transportation. $550/month + security. Available now. Se habla español. 201-772-7417

KEARNY Large furnished room, refrigerator & microwave. Bay Window, Great View. All utilities included. $600/month. 201-697-0541 KEARNY Furnished sleeping room for single person. Smokefree, Drug-free. Close to transportation. 304 chestnut street. Security required. 201-207-8029.

Help Wanted to install seamless gutter, experience needed. Must have valid Drivers License. 1(800) 479-3262 or (201) 954-4287 Part time cleaning people needed. Tue. Wed. Fri. 6am-1pm. Interviews Thurs. 1/15 9-10am. 38 Johnston Ave., Kearny

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

SToRE foR RENT

Barmaid wanted with or without experience. Apply in person at Euro Pub 631 Schuyler Ave. Kearny, NJ.

KEARNY 2 stores for rent $1200/mon each, 1 month security, HT supplied. 15x30, 450sq. ft and 15x33, 495sq ft. Call 201-283-4051 or 201-998-8429

ROOFING MECHANICS AND LABORERS WANTED FOR FLAT AND SHINGLE ROOFS LABORERS. MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE. CONTACT 973-481-9319

KEARNY on Kearny Ave, 30x63 1,890sq. ft $2400/month + 1 mo security. HT Included. Call 201-283-4051 or 201-998-8429

Light Assembly & Order Picking in Warehouse. Company located near Mill St., Belleville. Starting wage $9.50/hr. Call (973) 482-8603

Hair Salon for rent in Kearny. Great location. Avl Now. (973) 986-6456 HARRISON Harrison Ave. across from Burger King. $925/month. 1 month security. Please Call (973) 519-0311.

Truck driver wanted, min. 5 years experience w/CDL-A license, clean record. Able to transport containers to ports & railyards. Se habla español. (201) 898-9966 paoloporras94@ yahoo.com

EMPLoYMENT/ HELP WANTED

Hair stylist needed for Very Busy KIDS HAIR Salon in VERONA. Exp. preferred Call Norma 973-239-3828

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

Part time data entry personnel needed for small office. Must have computer skills. Call Donald (973) 789-6408

Looking for deli clerk w/deli and lottery experience. Advance Food Store, 285 Main St., Belleville. State fair shopping center.

Looking for PT, weekends & nights for Horizons Hallmark/Party Horizons in Harrison. (973) 568-5322. Currently hiring Compounding Pharmacy Sales or prior Pharmaceutical Sales Experience with a Network of doctors. Highly competitive commission. Please email your resume to PharmaceuticalReps@ lmfmarketing.com to set up an interview.

Classroom Floater, seeking a creative, patient and energetic Individual for a Pre-School in Harrison. Must be flexible. Part-time 9am-1am Fax resume to (973) 484-8085. GENERAL FLOOR HELPER FOR: MACHINE SHOP / MACHINIST HELPER KNOWLEDGE OF MANUAL LATHES – HELPFUL - CLEAN DRIVER’S LICENSE KNOWLEDGE OF THE NY / NJ TRI-STATE AREA. APPLY: 75 ARLINGTON AVE, KEARNY NJ TEL: (201) 997-7999 FAX: (201) 998-5650

Driving Instructor PT Agent. Must have clean driving record. NJ Drivers License for more than 4 years A MUST. (201) 246‐8000

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CoNSTRUCTIoN SERvICES

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 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

Martinez Chimney Specializing • Roofing • Siding • Chimneys Fully Ins. And License martinezchimney.com Lic. 13VH06939900 (201) 952-0076

AUToMoBILES WANTED

J & F TOWING CA$H 4 JUNK

CAR$ $200-$500 PAID ON THE SPOT. FREE TOWING 201-428-0441 ANY CAR, VAN OR TRUCK. NO TITLE, NO KEYS, NO PROBLEM. CHILD CARE Infants to 14yrs. CPR license, state registered, experienced, good references. After school pick-up available. M-F Se habla español. (201) 772-9971

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

Couple from Poland will clean houses, apartment, offices. References. (201)997-4932 Leave message

ELECTRICAL SERvICES 25 years experience Twin Electric Quality Work. Good affordable prices. Senior discounts. Fully Insured. Bonded. Lic. 16158 (973) 715-4150 (201) 562-5985

HANDYMAN SERvICES “Chris The Handyman” For your home repairs and Outdoor Power Equipment Services (201) 694-0258 Contractor turned Handyman. Any type of work, No job too small. Boiler repairs and drain cleanouts Lic. And Insured. (973) 818-3056. DO IT ALL Interior/Exterior new & repairs. All types of carpentry. Reasonable rates, quality work, reliable, experienced. 13VH06620900 (201)991-3223

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

HoME IMPRovEMENT

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

(201) 893-0656 JMW CONSTRUCTION

Complete Home Improvements •Kitchens •Bathrooms •Decks •Replacement windows •Siding •Additions Lic.#13VH03156600 FREE Estimates Fully Insured!

(201)935-1975

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 LANDSCAPING & DESIGN

LADYBUG Landscapes Inc.

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

MARIO ESPOSITO LANDSCAPING LLC Fall Clean-Up Lawn maintenance Top Soil • Mulch • Snow Removal Free Estimates (201)438-3991

Fully Insured

201-428-7160

www.repairsbyfm.com fred@repairsbyfm.com 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

MovING SERvICES J & J Express Co. #1 Rental Trucks with Driver • Moving Services • Pick up & Delivery • Helpers Only (Load/ Unload) (866) 270-8498 (908) 422-7487

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PAITING & DECoRATING

RoofING SERvICES

TUToRING SERvICES

Alexander Painting, Decorating

N&J REMODELERS

**MATH TUTOR** Retired Math Teacher available for tutoring. Call for appointment (201)935-3645

(973) 985-6644

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Due to the inclement weather last month, the Kearny Health Department has rescheduled its free rabies clinic for Saturday, Feb. 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Observer file photo American Legion Frobisher Post Commander Keith McMillan hopes for a good Water Department Garage, 570 Elm St. (corner of Laurel Ave.). turnout Feb. 17. Previously licensed pet ownsuffering from PTSD. family, McMillan hopes they ers will receive a rabies vacciKearny VOICE was formed will realize that American nation certificate by mail that in partnership with the local Legion membership can offer must be filled out and brought VFW and Marine Corps both help with their futures to the clinic with their pets League. Post 99, McMillan and a connection with a shared that need this vaccination. noted, “has a good rapport” history. The Health Department also with those groups, “and we’re “I want them to know how reminds pet owners to renew working more together now.” the many generations before us dog licenses. The license “And even though I would have given us the foundation fees are: Non-neutered/nonlike people to join my post,” he to keep a good organization mail. Proof of a rabies shot, spayed animal, $21; neutered/ said with a smile, “I would not going,” the commander said. valid for the entire licensing spayed (with proof), $18. An be upset if they chose to join “Now, people coming home year, is required. additional $25 late fee will be any one of the three.” from service have a different Dog owners are reminded assessed for licenses renewed McMillan is also hoping set of concerns, but we have a that, on the streets, their after March 31. to make the Post 99 building common bond: We served. pets must be walked by a Dog and cat licenses will more welcoming, including “This is an opportunity to not be issued during the rabies responsible person and the eventually opening it to vets’ belong to an organization dog’s litter must be removed clinic. Licenses can be observice/therapy dogs. He’d also where you share that common tained at the department, 645 immediately. like to see its doors open more bond. You can help build on For more information, call Kearny Ave., Monday through often, “so someone could just the foundation they gave us 201-997-0600, ext. 3505. Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by stop by for a cup of coffee.” and enable us to carry on.” The Legion “has been involved in the community, but I’d like it to be more involved,” he said, adding that Post 99 “is fortunate enough to have the full support of Kearny’s mayor and Council.” The Post is planning future open-enrollment programs for its Women’s Auxiliary and Sons of the American Legion. While young vets, especially “Our relaxed atmosphere, personable service, outstanding food, wine and full bar, those fresh out of the service, make Centanni the perfect destination for your family.” have many concerns, such as finding a job or starting a

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NUTLEY – The Nutley Police Department has announced that it is seeking volunteers for its domestic violence Crisis Response Team (CRT). The department, in conjunction with the Rachel Coalition and the Safe House, has the team of specially trained volunteer advocates who are available to meet confidentially at police headquarters -- 24 hours a day, seven days a week -- with victims of domestic violence.

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