Feb. 25, 2015 Edition of The Observer by The Observer Newspaper

February 25, 2015 • www.theobserver.com • Vol CXXVII, No. 40 Visit our

BUSINESS DIRECT on

COVERING: BELLEVILLE • BLOOMFIELD

Decastro picked

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent

see UEZ STATUS page

Page 22

• EAST NEWARK • HARRISON • KEARNY • LYNDHURST • NORTH ARLINGTON • NUTLEY

Gov.’s veto leaves UEZ up the creek KEARNY – Farewell, Farmers’ Market? No more Doggie Halloween Pawrade? Maybe sooner than you think. Kearny’s Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) program, which sponsors those events, has been left on life support, now that Gov. Chris Christie has squelched a legislative proposal to revive its funding. Kearny is the only community in The Observer’s coverage area which has a UEZ, of which there are 32 around the state. Businesses in designated UEZ zones continue to offer a 3.5% sales tax (discounted from 7%) to their customers and are still eligible for low interest loans for tax-free capital improvements or equipment purchases but some four years ago, Christie froze the return of the sales tax balance to UEZ municipalities. From that point on, those municipalities could no longer tap that revenue flow to facilitate improvements or services designed to benefit the local business district. Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto (D-Secaucus) sponsored a bill (A3952) which would have restored 30% of the sales tax to a UEZ assis-

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent

lot vote by members of the Kearny Democratic County Committee last Tuesday at the Frobisher American KEARNY – Legion post, according to t’s all over but the committee chairman Kearny swearing in – which was Mayor Alberto Santos. Sonia scheduled to happen Hill and Jenny Mach were at the next meeting of the also up for the job. mayor and Town Council on County committee memTuesday, Feb. 24. bers last month submitted Marytrine DeCastro was the names of all three candito be installed as the newest dates, from which the Town member of the governing Council was to appoint one. body, filling the seat formerly But, after the council failed occupied by First Ward to reach a consensus at its Councilwoman Alexa Arce, Feb. 2 meeting, the selection who resigned Jan. 5 with – as determined by Town three years remaining in her Counsel Greg Castano – was four-year term. tossed back to the county DeCastro emerged as the committee. uncontested winner following a closed balsee DECASTRO page

Photo courtesy Marytrine DeCastro

Marytrine DeCastro

Most liquor stores don’t check IDs By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent

In 2013, the Hudson County Coalition for Drug Free Communities (HCCDFC) conducted a test at a number of liquor stores in Kearny, Harrison and East Newark to see how many would check the age identification on young customers. Most of those visited failed to do so, the coalition reported.

201-460-8000 LYNDHURST OFFICE 761 Ridge Road, Lyndhurst, New Jersey C21Semiao@Century21.com

The results were published, along with reminders that 21 is the legal drinking age in New Jersey. A year later, the experiment was repeated at the same stores, and several additional venues. And in 2014, the majority -- 63% -- of vendors visited still flunked. Both tests were conducted on Dec. 30, the eve of New Year’s Eve -- “a holiday largely

associated with excessive drinking.” You would think vendors would be especially wary. That they apparently were not is disappointing. The coalition issued the results of its December 2014 survey earlier this month, with a comparison to the earlier experiment. In 2013, 11 stores selling liquor in West Hudson were visited, and eight failed to ask for

SCAN HERE!

CENTURY 21 Semiao and Associates - Hudson Count...

http://www.century21semiao.com

Semiao & Associates www.Century21Semiao.com

CENTURY HAS GONE GONE MOBILE! CENTURY 2121HAS MOBILE!

http://kaywa.me/aBR3I

Download the Kaywa QR Code Reader (App Store &Android Market) and scan your code!

proof of age. “At that time,” the coalition reported, “we chose a staff member in his early 20s. Though this HCCDFC member was of legal age, he had boyish features and was dressed in a college sweatshirt and sneakers. We did not try to conceal his age.” However, as a coalition spokesperson noted last year, “Based on his see ID page

201-991-1300 KEARNY OFFICE

213 Kearny Ave, Kearny, New Jersey

C21Semiaokearny@Century21.com Get CENTURY 21 Real Estate Mobile App. Visit http://87778.mobi/c21

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2015

News in brief

West Hudson Publishing Company’s Fastest Growing Free Weekly Newspaper Established 1887 Family Owned & Operated

Mary Tortoreti President Robert Pezzolla General Manager

ADVERTISING Natalie Rodriguez - Ulloa Classiﬁed/Asst.to GM Diana Crespo Classiﬁed Kim Pezzolla Sales Rosemary Bennett Sales EDITORIAL Jim Hague Sportswriter Melissa Bastek Copywriter Ron Leir Correspondent Karen Zautyk Correspondent ART DEPARTMENT Michelle Rybeck Graphic Designer Kevin Canessa Web Master

39 Seeley Ave. Kearny, N.J. 07032 Phone: 201-991-1600 Fax: 201-991-8941 www.theobserver.com

KEARNY – He is still seeking approvals to expand his residential project at Bergen and Schuyler Aves. in Kearny but in the meantime, the town’s governing body has taken the first step to grant Ed Russo a PILOT (payment in lieu of taxation) for 311-337 Bergen Ave., which is designated as part of an area in need of redevelopment. Under the proposed 30-year PILOT agreement, Russo would pay the town an annual “service charge” starting at $179,375 (of which the town would receive $170,406 and the county the rest) and escalating over the 30 years, provide a one-time only affordable housing trust fund contribution of $125,000 and repave a section of Bergen, from Schuyler to the railroad trestle. Town officials listed the current real estate taxes on the properties, now occupied by commercial tenants, as $57,476, of which the town’s share is $20,116. A public hearing on an ordinance proposing the PILOT, that was introduced Feb. 10,

be higher than four feet and it will be,” Doyle said, “but we don’t want it to look like cages.” Other park features will include two pooper scooper KEARNY – stations “with individual plasCanine advocates have tic bag dispensers,” one for the pressed for lights and munici- area to enclose smaller dogs pal staff to clean the grounds up to 35 pounds and another and monitor dogs’ behavior for for the area reserved for dogs the soon-to-come Kearny dog heavier than 35 pounds, plus park in Riverbank Park but trash cans, Doyle said. they’ll be disappointed. “There will be a concrete But Councilwoman Carol path to accommodate wheelJean Doyle said the town chairs and two parking spaces can’t afford to hire any addedicated to impaired drivers,” ditional staff, nor does it want she said. “There are also plans to illuminate the facility since to plant about six more trees.” municipal parks close at dusk. “Shovels should be in the These and other recomground by the spring,” Doyle mendations were made at predicted. a recent meeting called by Doyle to give the public one NUTLEY – final chance for input on the After six days of hearings design for the facility. Neglia spread over five months, the Engineering is finalizing bid Nutley Zoning Board of Adspecifications for the project justment has finally approved for which the town has been plans for a mixed-use develawarded $175,000 from the opment at the intersection of Hudson County Open Space Passaic and Kingsland Aves. Trust Fund. and Kingsland St. where a “People want the fence 7-Eleven was to be built before [around the area where plans fell through. unleashed dogs can run] to Last month, after the ap-

plicant twice scaled back his design, the board issued approvals for North American Eagle Construction to tear down a fire-damaged 3-family house, an old gas station and a one-family home in disrepair and build a 3-story structure with 600 square feet of ground-level office space and 25 rental apartments above. Final plans call for three one-bedroom apartments on the ground/plaza level, 14 one-bedroom units on the second floor and eight onebedrooms on the third floor. No more than three schoolage children are projected to be among the residents. Apartments will range from 660 to 1,130 square feet each. A total of 41 parking spaces – one more than required by code – will be provided. Existing multiple driveways to and from the project site will be consolidated into one to be located more than 100 feet from the intersection and at least 16 evergreen trees and/or shrubs will be planted to cover the entire west side of the site.

Clean-minded suspect in drug sweep BLOOMFIELD – A Bloomfield woman who allegedy stored hundreds of envelopes of heroin, along with vials of crack cocaine, in her vacuum cleaner was arrested last week by a joint task force of Essex County sheriff’s and Bloomfield police detectives, Sheriff Armando Fontoura reported. Fontoura said officers from his department’s Bureau of Narcotics and the Bloomfield PD surrounded the suspect’s residence at

Deadlines Display Ads Thursday by 4PM Real Estate Thursday by 12PM Obituaries Monday by 10AM Classiﬁeds Monday by 4PM

was up for adoption Feb. 24 and the town Planning Board will continue hearing testimony on the proposed expansion project on March 4.

43 Hickory St. on Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 17. When the target of their investigation, 53-year-old Carolyn Mendez-Molder, exited the home and entered her SUV, she was followed by the task force officers, who pulled her over a few blocks away. At the residence, officers executed a search warrant for her second-floor apartment, where they reportedly discovered 499 glassine envelopes of heroin and

150 vials of crack cocaine secreted in the vacuum cleaner in the living room. An additional 30 vials of crack cocaine were found in a bedroom laundry hamper, and a bag of marijuana, along with drug-processing and packaging materials, were in a kitchen cabinet, police said. During a subsequent search of the suspect, she was reportedly found to have $1,145 on her person. Authorities said Mendez-

five day weather forecast

Inside

Wednesday, Feb. 25

Opinion ..............................06

Thursday, Feb. 26

Friday, Feb. 27

Saturday, Feb. 28

Sunday, March 1

Around Town ....................12 Real Estate ........................20 Partly Cloudy

Mostly Cloudy

Partly Cloudy

PM Showers

36˚ 24˚ 26˚ 32˚ 43˚

Business Directory .............22 Obituaries .........................23 Classiﬁeds .........................24

Molder was charged with three counts of possession of a controlled dangerous substance, three counts of possession of CDS with intent to distribute, and with possession of narcotics paraphernalia. At arraignment last Wednesday in Newark, Judge Marilyn Williams set bail at $300,000 and ordered her held at the Essex County Jail. – Karen Zautyk

Check back here for upcoming promos!

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2015

New contract gives cops 3% pay hikes BELLEVILLE –

or concessions to the township, takes effect Jan. 1, 2015, elleville’s police force, and runs through Dec. 31, 2017. from the rookie to the Under that contract, a newly chief, is the beneficiarhired cop who had started off ies of a new labor contract, earning $33,823 while undergoapproved by the Township ing training will see that pay Council Feb. 10. rise to $36,990 in 2015, $38,100 An ordinance amending the in 2016 and $39,243 in 2017. township police salary guide Revised salary steps applicavia an annual pay increase of ble to anyone hired after July 3%, across the board for each 1, 2007 call for first-year cop’s rank, was adopted following a pay to increase, over the life public hearing. of the contract, from $44,686 Police Chief Joseph Rotonda to $47,409; second-year, from said he recommended that $52,391 to $55,582; third year, the governing body approve from $60,096 to $63,756; the revised pay scale, given fourth year, from $67,803 to that the department had gone $71,932; fifth year, $75,508 to without any increases during $80,106; and sixth year (top the last two years of the old step), from $87,470 to $92,796. contract with the Patrolman’s Sergeant’s pay will rise over Benevolent Association. the life of the contract, from Ninety-five members of the $100,564 to $106,688; lieutendepartment are covered by the ant, from $115,648 to $122,690; new agreement. captain, from $132,995 to Belleville Police Det. Mark $141,095; deputy chief, from Johnson, president of the PBA $152,944 to $162,258; and chief, local, said that the memberfrom $160,590 to $170,370. ship voted 36-0 to ratify the While labor peace between 3-year pact at a meeting held the township and its bluecoats Jan. 6. “We’re extremely happy seems assured for the next with the new contract,” he three years, there remains the said. matter of diminishing ranks to The new agreement, which deal with. provides for no new benefits “We have eight or nine of-

Shyla needs a home

Shyla (ID#13811) is a brownand-white, domestic short-hair, female cat. This pretty lady was found as a stray and brought to the Bergen County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center. According to the shelter, there’s nothing but promise in her eyes. Shyla will make a great companion for any family looking for a sweetheart of a kitty. The shelter is located at 100 United Lane, Teterboro; phone 201-229-4600. Many other adoptable animals can be seen at its website The shelter also has a page on http://www.petfinder.com/ shelters/NJ29.html. Also see the Facebook. Please visit and “like” the Bergen County Animal website for updated hours of Shelter. operation.

Don’t forget to follow The Observer on

ficers now in the Academy but we also have at least 20 of our members eligible to go out on retirement,” Johnson noted, and more and more veteran cops around the state have

been inclined to leave because of mandated increasing costs of health insurance. How Belleville officials plan to deal with that possibility remains to be seen. In 2013, the

township did promote seven officers to sergeant but it’s likely that additional gaps in the ranks will, ultimately, have to be filled. – Ron Leir

Make your vision picture perfect... See what you’ve been missing. Visit our ofﬁce!

PINKVISION

Most Insurances Accepted

A S SOC I ATES

Family Eye Care Come in today for:

• Eye Exams • Contact Lenses • Pediatric Care

348 Ridge Road • Lyndhurst La doctora habla Español

201.438.8668

A doutora fala Português

A COMPLETELY OPEN MRI WITH ESSENTIALLY NO CLAUSTROPHOBIA

THERADIOLOGYCENTER 736 Page Ave. • Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 • (201) 729-1234

MRI • CT SCAN • ULTRASOUND • DOPPLER STUDIES • ECHOCARDIOGRAM DIGITAL X-RAY • DIGITAL MAMMOGRAPHY • BONE DENSITY SCAN

An MRI experience does not have to be uncomfortable. We are the ONLY radiology center with a completely open MRI in the area.

99% of our patients are satisfied with our service! (Solution Reach Survey)

CHOOSE QUALITY

CHOOSE CONVENIENCE

Latest Low Dose Digital Technology Board Certified Radiologists 25 Years and Over 100,000 Mammograms

Day, Evening & Weekend Hours for your Convenience No Prescription needed for Screening Mammograms We Accept All Insurances

Call us to set up your appointment. Se Habla Espanol.

(201) 729-1234

Ample Parking Available • Financial Assistance Available for the uninsured

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2015

KPD: The sweet smell of arrest Kearny police were on radar detail on Rt. 7 in South Kearny last Wednesday when, at 4:14 p.m., Officer John Fabula clocked a westbound PT Cruiser doing 68 in a 45 mph zone. Officer Brian Wisely stopped the vehicle and, as he approached on foot, reportedly detected the odor of marijuana. Asked about the scent, police said the driver, Alexander Delgado, 44, of Lyndhurst, replied, “That’s my air freshener.” After backup officer Sgt. Charles Smith noticed a handrolled cigarette in the center console, Delgado admitted to having two small bags of pot in his pocket, police said. He was arrested charged with possession of the drug and paraphernalia and also received a summons for speeding. ••• Other recent reports from

the Kearny police blotter included the following:

Feb. 13 Officer Luis Moran responded to Walmart at 7:59 p.m. to take into custody an alleged shoplifter who had been stopped by store security. Suspect Francisco Maldonado, 25, of Newark was found to have two warrants from that city and, unable to post bail, was taken to the Hudson County Jail. Feb. 14 Moran took into custody another shoplifting suspect, Jessica Rosado, 36, of Newark, at 2:37 p.m. at ShopRite, where store security was holding her. Police said Rosado had been seen on videotape stealing baby formula the previous afternoon and was nabbed by security when she returned to the store this day.

Feb. 15 Officer Dean Gasser, responding to a 2:50 a.m. report of an accident on Harrison Ave., arrived to find that a 1999 Honda Accord had crashed into a concrete divider near the Turnpike entrance. Limping along the roadway was a man clad in a flourescent green jacket, who was idenrified as the driver, Derick Mejianovoa, 28, of Harrison. Police said he complained of leg pain, but after an ambulance was summoned, refused medical attention. He also allegedly refused to take an Alcotest. He was charged with that offense and with DWI. ••• At 6:29 p.m., Officer Wisely was on patrol on Passaic Ave. when he spotted a 1995 Honda parked near the loading dock at the vacant Pathmark building.

SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1975

EFFECTIVE ALARM SYSTEMS

All types of alarms from the smallest home to the largest industrial complex at competitive prices Serving Northern New Jersey • Competitive Pricing • Free Estimates • Fully Insured

Authorized Security Dealer

201-998-0890 www.effectivealarms.com

Learning to Love, Loving to Learn

Queen of Peace Elementary School

Approaching the car, he reportedly detected the odor of pot and saw the passenger attempting to conceal something. Questioned, the passenger, Jaycee Louis, 23, of East Orange, turned over a handrolled lit cigar containing the drug, police said. As the driver, Norberto Lopez, 20, of Belleville, exited the vehicle, a container of pot-filled baggies, fell out, police said. Both men were charged with possession of the drug and paraphernalia; the driver, was also charged with possession of a CDS in a motor vehicle. Feb. 16 At 1:30 a.m., Wisely responded to a report of a homeless person in an empty building on the 500 block of Kearny Ave. Peering through a window, the officer saw, and recognized, 34-year-old Eric Tobin sleeping in the basement. Tobin, of no known address,

was allegedly in possession of marijuana, and was charged with that, possession of drug paraphernalia, and trespassing. Police said he also had two outstanding Kearny warrants. He was taken to the Hudson County Jail, where, your correspondent notes, at least he had a warm place to snooze. ••• Officer Jordenson Jean, on patrol at Johnston and Kearny Aves. at 2:40 p.m. stopped a 2011 Infiniti for having illegally tinted windows. Police said the driver, Carnell Wright, 25, of Kearny, was found to have a suspended license. He was charged with the equipment violation, driving while suspended and being unlicensed. (To alert Observer readers who recognize the name: Yes, he was arrested in Kearny last week on a warrant from Newark and at that time was said to have a Newark address.)

Please be advised that the Lyndhurst Board of Education will have a joint meeting with the Lyndhurst Township Commissioners on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at the Lyndhurst Town Hall, 367 Valleybrook Avenue, Lyndhurst, NJ at 3:00 p.m. THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND THIS SESSION UNDER CHAPTER 231, LAWS OF 1975, P.L. 1960, C173 NOTE: IT IS UNDERSTOOD THAT THE PUBLIC MAY BE EXCLUDED FROM CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THIS SESSION UNDER CHAPTER 231, LAWS OF 1975, P.L. 1960, C173, SEC. 7B, UNDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION.

Ken Davie

“Your Family’s Lawyer” ● Matrimonial & Municipal Courts ● Home and Business Sales ● Wills and Estates ● Labor and Criminal Law

Experience ● Compassion ● Results

Cifelli & Davie

OPEN HOUSE

334 Harrison Avenue Harrison, NJ 07029

Monday through Friday, 9AM - 11 For the entire month of February

(973) 482-1180 or (800) 303-7716 Fax (973) 482-0223

Pre K3 through 8th grade • Extended hours before and after school Rigorous faith-based education • Albert Magnus Science Room Technology infused curriculum • Extracurricular activities for all students’ interests

Come see the difference at Queen of Peace! To schedule a tour, please call 201-998-8222 Check out our website at www.queenofpeaceschool.net 21 Church St., North Arlington, NJ 07031

– Karen Zautyk

/theobservernj

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Bank’s accounts secure despite ATM skimmer: NPD

Feb. 14 After spotting a vehicle

with its right rear brake light out on Bloomfield Ave., police pulled over the driver, Kellie Van Pelt, 22, of North Brunswick, who was found to have an active warrant from that municipality. She was arrested on the warrant and ticketed for maintenance of lamps, driving without a license and failure to possess insurance card. After posting bail, she was released pending court dates. Feb. 15 While patrolling on Kingsland St., police observed a vehicle eastbound with a non-functioning rear left taillight. The driver, Julius Sierra, 18, of Jersey City, was issued summonses for maintenance of lamps and driving while suspended. Police said Sierra also was wanted on warrants from North Bergen. He was turned over to North Bergen PD.

ARLINGTON TAX & BOOKKEEPING SERVICE 1985 - Celebrating our 30th Anniversary - 2015

Full Service Income Tax Preparation & Financial Planning For Individuals & Small Businesses

Bernadette Antonelli EA, ATA, ATP Enrolled to Practice before the IRS

Member of the National Society of Accountants The National Society of Tax Professionals The NJ and National Society of Enrolled Agents BAntonelli@ArlingtonTax.com • www.arlingtontax.com

764 Kearny Avenue • Kearny • 201-991-8888

Kearny High School Nursery School Registration The KHS Nursery School Program announces its registration requirements for its PreK-3 Program. Prospective parents can call Debbie Comer at 201-955-5135 beginning on Sunday, March 1, 2015 at 8:00am. Children who will be 3 years old on or before October 1, 2015 are eligible provided they reside in Kearny and meet state mandated immunization requirements. This program is offered on a ﬁrst come basis. Please follow the explicit directions indicating your name, your child’s name, his/her date of birth, the home address, and two telephone numbers when leaving your message.

Feb. 16 A fraud victim told police that someone had made four unauthorized charges totaling about $1,000 on their credit card, which, police said, the victim has now canceled. Feb. 17 A Coeyman Ave. resident reported getting a message on their voicemail from an unknown male saying their taxes were delinquent. Police tried to contact the caller but only got voicemail. Feb. 18 A theft was reported at the PSE&G electrical yard on Cook Road. A worker told police that when they arrived that morning, they found the main gate locked but the gate to the yard open and a lock and extra chain missing. It was unclear whether anything was missing, police

FranksGMC .net

On Feb. 2, a local bank’s branch manager had alerted Nutley PD that it appeared that someone had placed a skimming device on the ATM just outside the bank near its drive-thru and cops noticed an adhesive residue left on the machine near the slot for inserting the ATM card. Police now report some consolation in the fact that an investigation by the Centre St. bank “has revealed that no customer’s accounts were compromised.” No further details were provided by police about the original incident reported by the bank. ••• In other developments, between Feb. 14 and 20, Nutley PD said they responded to 17 motor vehicle accidents, four suspicious incidents, 27 medical calls and these incidents:

said.

••• A homeowner reported the theft of a four-month supply of seizure medication valued at more than $300. ••• Two packages were reported stolen from a Washington Ave. resident’s porch. The resident told police that they had made two online purchases but that neither package had been received although they had gotten emails from FedEx and USPS confirming both deliveries. The resident told police that prior packages had been stolen as well.

broken off. Police said the manager assured them that the car wash would pay for any damage to the vehicle.

Feb. 20 While on patrol on Franklin Ave., police said that they saw a black BMW X3 southbound with its passenger side headlamp out and that a computer check of the vehicle’s registration revealed that the owner had a suspended license and three warrants. Police stopped the vehicle at Chestnut and Prospect Sts. The driver, David Echavarria, 38, of Belleville, was arrested on the warrants from Rutherford, Roseland and Hoboken. He was also ticketed for operFeb. 19 ating while suspended, failure Police responded to a to produce a license and Franklin Ave. car wash on a report of damage to a vehicle. failure to produce a registraThe vehicle’s owner told po- tion card. He was released pending court dates. lice that after the wash, they – Ron Leir noticed their car antenna

PRESIDENTS DAY SALE STILL GOING ON 2015 GMC ACAdiA SLE2 AWd 4dR *Qualifying Customers lease for:

269 per mo 39mos

6 cyl, auto, p/str/brks/abs/wind/lock/seat/heat, backup camera, a/c, am/fm/cd/mp3/onstar/bluetooth, airbags, traction control, 3rd row seating up to 8 passengers, security system, luggage rack, keyless entry, alloy wheels. MSRP $39,975 VIN# FJ103359 Stk# 24030. Vehicle color is Blue. Total payments $10,491 Residual $24,384. Price includes $3,129.00 down payment with $3,398.00 due at inception. Lease is for 10,000 miles per year, .25 cents thereafter. *Price includes $1,500 conquest/loyalty cash, requires currently have a Buick, GMC or non-GM lease vehicle to qualify. Lease thru GM Financial. See dealer for details.

2015 GMC ACAdiA SLE-2 AWd 4dR

*Qualifying Customers Can Buy for:

34,299

Save over $7,000 off MSrP

6 cyl, auto, p/str/brks/air/abs/wind/lock/seat/heat, backup camera, a/c, am/fm/cd/mp3/ Bluetooth/ on star, airbags, roof-rack, sunroof traction control, 3rd row seating, alloy wheels, security system, keyless entry. MSRP $ $31,285 VIN# FJ116846 Stk# 23868 3,582 demo miles. Vehicle color is Black. *Price includes $1,000 loyalty cash, requires currently own or lease a1999 or current GM Vehicle to qualify. See dealer for details.

2014 GMC SiERRA CREW CAb 4Wd 4dR PiCkuP

Buy for:

37,299

Save over $8,900 off MSrP

8 cyl, auto, p/str/brks/abs/wind/lock/mirr/seat, trailer tow pack., a/c, am/fm/cd/mp3/navigation, all terrain tires, alloy whls, step bumper, airbags, traction control, security system, keyless entry. MSRP $46,210 VIN# EG566735 Stk# 23974. Vehicle color is White. Price includes factory rebate of $2,500, down payment assistance cash of $2,000 and a loyalty rebate of $1,000 requires a 1999 or newer GMC vehicle to qualify. Must finance thru Ally bank or GMC Financial.

“We treat you like Family” Proudly Serving & Supporting Our Community Since 1930

201-939-7708

325 Orient Way • lynDHUrSt, nJ

Offers valid thru 3/02/15, all offers include: all rebates, incentives and costs except tax, dealer fees and mv. Not responsible for typo errors.

thoughts&views THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2015

The contents of letters do not reflect the opinion of The Observer staff. Letters must be kept to a maximum of 250 words. Any letters that exceed the maximum will be edited, at the discretion of the publisher, who reserves the right at any time to reject or edit the letters for space. Letters must include the writer’s name, address, and telephone number for verification purposes. The deadline for letters is Thursday at 5 p.m. Any letters that arrive after deadline will not be considered for the upcoming publication. Letters can be sent by e-mail to publisher@theobserver.com or mailed to 39 Seeley Ave., Kearny, N.J. 07032. Anonymous letters will not be published under any circumstances.

It happens every spring I

n case you hadn’t noticed, pitchers and catchers have reported for the annual ritual of spring training. By April, the baseball season will have begun and every team can dream of winning the pennant and the World Series. But, as T.S. Eliot liked to say, “April is the cruelest month,” because while it theoretically offers the possibility of rebirth and hope, by the time October rolls around, it means that all but two of the teams in the American and National Leagues will have to “wait ‘til next year” for their chance at all the marbles. Still, now is the time of year when we can all dream big with our favorite team – yes, even the woeful Cubbies who haven’t won the Series since 1908 when they knocked off Detroit and Hall of Famer Ty Cobb. That team featured pitching ace “Three Finger” Mordecai Brown who had six seasons with 20 or more wins plus a double play combination made famous by poet Franklin Pierce Adams: Tinker to Evers to Chance. Funny thing was Tinker and Evers didn’t talk to each other after, it is said,

Evers grabbed a cab to the ballpark one day, stranding his teammate. You can look it up, fans. Baseball, which is still our national pastime, has survived despite all forms of cheating – even a World Series fix in 1919 by that other Chicago team, the White Sox – and the infamous “reserve clause” famously challenged by Curt Flood and racism, successfully smashed by Jackie Robinson. I grew up in Jersey City where Jackie played for the Dodgers’ Montreal Royals farm team against the Jersey City Giants at Roosevelt Stadium in April 1946, a year before moving up to the parent club in Brooklyn and broke the color line. Don’t bother looking for the stadium; like the Polo Grounds and Ebbets Field before it, that baseball relic was swept aside to make way for a residential development. Luckily, the “Friendly Confines” of the Cubs’ home, Wrigley Field, still stands, as does the venerable Fenway Park in Boston (pictured above). Remarkably, over more than a century of diamond history, there has been only one player

fatality on the field. That happened in 1920, whenYankees submariner Carl Mays beaned the popular Cleveland shortstop Ray Chapman and not long after that, the baseball establishment mandated the use of helmets and outlawed the spitball (although it grandfathered in veteran pitchers who had been using the pitch). Aside from expansion and a few rule changes, the game – with a dubious myth about its origins – has pretty much stayed the same, with its central premise being that it is a contest played at its own pace – unlike other sports -- without concern about the passage of time. Until now, that is.

Don’t forget to check www.theobserver.com for news that didn’t make it into this week’s paper

In an effort to speed up the game, the baseball commissioner has decreed that the major leagues will now be on the clock for pitching changes and inning breaks and batters won’t be permitted to step out of the box willy-nilly. And, based on experimentation with the Arizona Fall League last year (as noted by The Star Ledger) there could be more rule changes coming, like restrictions on managers’/ catchers’ visits to the mound, no-pitch intentional walks and more. Naturally, baseball purists will be upset but it doesn’t bother me and I’m a lifelong baseball addict who tried out (unsuccessfully) for my col-

lege team when it was coached by onetime Cub utility infielder Norm Gigon and, as consolation, I play Sunday softball doubleheaders in Central Park. I’d prefer to see these changes: • The American League should eliminate the designated hitter and let the pitcher bat. • Let fans watch batting and fielding practice. It’s part of the game. Fans can come early, relax, catch part of the pregame ritual and bond with the players. • Stadiums should stop blasting loud music at us every chance they get. It’s annoying, harmful to the ears and takes away from the pleasure of watching the game. • Team owners really need to re-think how they design their ballparks. AT&T Park in San Francisco, with a seating capacity of 41,000, has great sightlines and feels just right. Camden Yards in Baltimore is another good example. • Get the Yankees to have open tryouts for a backup third baseman behind Chase Headley just to shake up ARod. Play ball! – Ron Leir

twitter.com/theobservernj

Do you have a local entertainment story that you would like to share with us?

E-MAIL US AT: ENTERTAINMENT@THEOBSERVER.COM

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Sign up for Reserve Corps training Nutley Commissioner Steven Rogers announces that a training session for township residents interested in joining the Nutley Public Health Reserve Corps will be held Sunday, March 22, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Public Affairs building at 149 Chestnut St. Any Nutley residents who have previously signed up for the Reserve Corps but have not received training are urged to call 973-284-4976 to enroll. Existing members may want to consider attending

as a refresher course if it has been more than a year since their initial training. The Reserve Corps was formed in 2013 by the Nutley Health Department in partnership with the Greater Montclair Health Reserve Corps. The Nutley chapter is designed to locally organize and utilize volunteers who want to donate their time and expertise to respond to public health and other emergencies. “While our emergency plans and infrastructure are in place

How to opt out of online gambling The N.J. Division of Gaming Enforcement has announced that individuals who want to voluntarily self-exclude themselves from online gaming in New Jersey can do so from the division’s website: www.njdge. org. The Self-Exclusion Registration service is also accessible at https://www.njportal.com/DGE/selfexclusion. On the website, there is detailed information about the voluntary program. Once people agree to all the information presented, they will be asked a series of questions to verify their identity. They must also choose between a one-year and five-year self-exclusion term. Previously, individuals who wanted to sign up for the online self-exclusion list were required to create

an account on one of New Jersey’s authorized Internet gaming websites or apply in person at a Division of Gaming Enforcement office or a New Jersey racetrack. This new system permits citizens to sign up without having to travel or first go to an Internet gaming website. However, brick-andmortar casino self-exclusion registration still must be completed in person. “The Division of Gaming Enforcement has one of the most comprehensive responsible gaming programs in the country,” said Director David Rebuck. “We strive to be innovative and remain at the forefront of Internet gaming regulation while giving individuals options to play online responsibly, or opt out if that is the right choice for them.”

Lincoln Middle School gives monthly kudos Robert Zika, principal of Lincoln Middle School, Kearny, announces the following Students of the Month for January 2015: Kamila Abdullahi, Sereen Abu Al Hawa, Jason Alves, Kaitlyn Aquino, Briana Barros, Cedric Briones, Ranphy Cabral, Bailey Canela, Dylan Conrad, Jamile DeOliveira, Alex Doyle, Ammar Elshikh, Jose Escandon, Aaron Espinoza, Sara Faria, Tatyanna Fuentes, Carlos Furtado, Sylvia Goldfond, Sharyn Gonzalez,

Stephanie Guilherme, Alyssa Herrera, Winnie Lu, Emilie Marinho, Esteban Martinez, Julie Martins, Sabrina Martins, Chris Mendez, Lidya Minase, Saday Nieves, Yanni Nunez, Samantha Osorio, Patrycia Parafinska, Alexandra Pasquarelli, Kervin Perez, Bryanah Pita, Ohamis Quinonez, John Rojas, Webster Romero, Shannon Sager, Kate Santana, Karla Serrano, Melanie Sosa, Tiffany Sun, Cheyanne Tonges, Aaron Tully and Murium Whala.

for these events, we will need trained volunteers to supplement the existing public health workforce,” Rogers noted. Nutley citizens 18 years of age and older can volunteer.

There is no cost to volunteers. “Citizens who are not health professionals are encouraged to apply and are needed for a variety of tasks, including but not limited to administrative functions and

supervising warming/cooling stations,” Rogers said. To obtain more information about the Nutley Public Health Reserve Corps, call 973 284-4976 or email trestaino@ nutleynj.org.

Anthony J. Riposta, Esq. Cory Anne Cassidy, Esq. Jamie S. Riposta, Esq.

For a FREE Phone Consultation, Call Today at: 201.991.0067 432 Ridge Road, North Arlington NJ • www.RipostaLaw.com

The Taxi Insurance Expert For Over 35 Years!

LOUIS CAMPISANO INSURANCE AGENCY 26 Columbia Turnpike – Suite 103 • Florham Park, NJ 07932

We are pleased to announce we can immediately provide coverage to meet your New Jersey taxi liability insurance needs. Immediate Coverage • Immediate ID Cards Immediate Certiﬁcate of Insurance

Call 973-845-6004 today! www.pra-llc.com Let Us Help You Save Money! Call Us Today! Go to Lou and Get It Done!

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2015

DECASTRO from Of the 59 committee members (there’s one vacancy), 43 participated in the voting, after each of the nominees was given an opportunity to introduce themselves and field questions, Santos said. Only a simple majority was required of the victor and, according to Santos, DeCastro easily outdistanced her competitors. Hoping to capitalize on their willingness to be put forward for civic duty to the town, Santos said Mach, a Tenafly middle school physi-

cal science teacher, and Hill, a state-certified patient access representative for St. Barnabas Hospital, were offered positions on the Kearny Library Board and Kearny Planning Board, respectively. As of last week, they were still considering the offers, he said. DeCastro currently serves on the Kearny Board of Health and Santos said that the town was researching whether she could continue doing that while sitting as a member of the Town Council. Her term on the Board of Health runs through Dec. 31, 2015.

DeCastro will serve on the council through the November general election, at which point she said she plans to seek election in hopes of keeping her First Ward seat by filling out the remaining two years of Arce’s unexpired term. A registed nurse and the single parent of two children, DeCastro has served on the town’s Beautification and Environment Committee and Juvenile Conference Committee. Her sister, Lyla DeCastro Lawdanski, is a part-time mayoral aide.

BRADY, BRADY & REILLY

Asked if she was surprised by the county committee vote results, DeCastro said: “Very much so,” adding that both Mach and Hill “are fantastic and I am looking forward to working with them, my First Ward council colleague Albino Cardoso and the other council members.” She added that she was grateful for “the opportunity to represent my First Ward constituents” and to “offer my dedication – along with the rest of the council – to promoting the Kearny community and to seeing local businesses thrive.” Among the projects affecting members of the First Ward she plans to monitor is the planned upgrade of Pettigrew Playground at Highland and Woodland Aves. which is due to be put out to bid later this year. “It’s been recommended that the age range for that playground’s use be expanded from 2 to 5, to 2 to 12,” DeCastro said, “and there will be another public meeting coming up to hear community suggestions on the types of play facilities that might

be appropriate. There’s been one recommendation made, for example, for a rock climbing wall.” Councilman Cardoso said he, too, looked forward to working with his new First Ward partner. “I think we will make a good team,” he said, “and I would have been very honored to serve with any of the three nominees.” Council President Carol Jean Doyle, who said she’s gotten to know DeCastro and her family members from their having worked on prior political campaigns, recalled that DeCastro was asked to consider running for Town Council 10 years ago, “but at the time she was the parent of two young children and she was going to nursing school,” so that never happened. “Now, I’m happy to say, she’s ready,” Doyle said. “But the other two ladies were great candidates, too, and I hope they’ll accept the offer to serve on our boards because we need people who are interested in the future of Kearny and we’re lucky to have them.”

Learning good habits for proper nutrition WELCOMES

James C. Welsh

RETIRED SUPERVISING JUDGE OF THE WORKER’S COMPENSATION COURT TO THE FIRM James C. Welsh retired Supervising Judge of Compensation, has joined Brady, Brady & Reilly of Kearny as head of the Workers Compensation Department. Judge Welsh has more than fortythree years of experience in handling workers’ compensation cases with the last twenty-two as a Judge of Workers’ Compensation in Essex and Hudson counties. At retirement he was the Supervising Judge in Hudson County.

377 Kearny ave., Kearny, nJ 07032

T: 201-997-0030 • F: 201-997-7150 • www.bbr-law.com HOUSE CALLS • HOME VISITS NOW AVAILABLE

At ShopRite wellness event, from l.:Jake Grullon, teacher Kevin Blackford, Maurizio Petruzzella, teacher Doris Fitzgerald, and Justin Santiago.

As part of its community wellness efforts, ShopRite of Lyndhurst, an Inserra Supermarkets store, recently hosted two events for North Arlington High School students. During their first visit, in-store registered dietitian Julie Harrington took them on a guided tour of the supermarket and gave a presentation on nutrition. The second event

featured a hands-on cooking class and further discussions on the importance of healthy eating. ShopRite of Lyndhurst regularly hosts wellness events for local schools and organizations. Harrington leads each of the programs, offering easy-toimplement health and nutrition advice for individuals of all ages.

entertainment

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Prepping for Edinburgh this summer By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY –

Kearny bonnie lass is looking forward to a very special working vacation this summer in – you guessed it – Scotland. Rachel Spillane, 16, is one of 23 students from Hudson County High Tech High School’s Musical Theatre program (and the lone West Hudson representative) who will be troupers in this year’s marathon Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Last year, during a 3-week period in August, the festival held 49,497 performances of 3,193 shows in 299 venues, “making it the largest ever arts festival in the world,” its website proclaims. The High Tech contingent’s entry to the annual event is being made possible through the American High School Theatre Festival which showcases the top talent in U.S. secondary schools, allowing them to struff their stuff in Edinburgh. Alex Perez, the group’s director and one of two adult chaperones accompanying the students, (the other is English teacher Kerri Ann Murphy), said that the North Bergenbased high school was one of 20 schools chosen by the AHSTF from among 1,000 or so applicants to go to Scotland. For Rachel, a 16-year-old High Tech 10th-grader, the trip will mark her first journey outside the U.S., as it will for about a quarter of the group. “I’m super excited,” she said. “It’s such a great opportunity.” She’ll be one of five sophomores from the musical theater program going abroad. At the festival, which runs Aug. 7 to 31, the High Tech ensemble will be doing a production of the Broadway musical, “A Chorus Line,” which the students may preview for the school in May, Perez said. But the trip won’t be just about performing, Perez ex-

Photos courtesy Alex Perez

LEFT: At fundraising concert, from l., are Alex Perez, Heather Parcells, Michael Cusumano, Telly Leung, Constantine Maroulis, Clarke Thorell and Kate Loprest. RIGHT: Rachel Spillane and Perez.

plained. After an anticipated arrival in the U.K. July 30, “we’ll spend a couple of days in London studying with a master class on Shakespeare at the Globe Theatre, see a couple of West End shows, then head over to Scotland,” he said. Another plus is that the seniors in the group can apply for college-level academic credit for participating in the enterprise, Perez said. At the festival, itself, when the teens aren’t on stage, there will be plenty of cultural and fun events to explore. “There are over 3,000 things to see,” Perez noted, ranging from all types of plays to comedy, dance, cabaret, children’s shows, opera and exhibitions. For Perez, the festival is familiar ground: He accompanied another High Tech student group to Edinburgh in 2006 for a production of the modern version of “Oz.” He took another group to an arts festival in Germany in 2001. This trip won’t come cheap. “The total bill, including air fare, rooms, meals and everything, will come to $150,000,” Perez said, “or about $6,000

per student. We started fundraising in the summer and we’ve got about 25% raised so far.” Earlier this month, Broadway performers Kerry Butler, Christine Pedi, James Carpinello, Telly Leung, Anastacia McCleskey, Kate Loprest and Clarke Thorell donated their services, participating in a concert at High Tech’s black box theater, with the proceeds going to the fundraising effort. That event added $5,000 to the pot, Perez said. Donations to the fund can be made to the school or by visiting www.GoFundMe.com/ elcave. Meanwhile, preparatory work continues apace for “A Chorus Line.” Juniors and seniors fill out the cast and sophomores are handling crew and production work, but, as this show was designed, Rachel and her fellow sophomores will get a shot at some on-stage exposure, by acting as some of the auditioners in the musical, Perez said. Even from her usual perspective from behind the scenes, musical theater for

Rachel “is like a magical experience.” The Franklin School graduate said that as a youngster, she “always loved to sing” and sang in some of the grammar school’s talent shows but never thought of making anything more of it until a friend who happened to be a High Tech alum suggested that she try out for the school’s musical theater program. So she did and was accepted to the program. During her freshman year, Rachel was a crew member for the spring show, doing “a lot of microphone work, making sure [sound] levels were even.” She’s learned how to set and operate “lekos” – (that’s ellipsoid reflector spotlights, in case you wondered) – and lighting boards, costumes, props, giving actors “call” times. In other words, the works. She was also part of the ensemble in a one-act excerpt from a school production of “Guys and Dolls.” In class, she’s also mastering the acting side of theater: “song and monologue development, improvisation, dancing and acting technique and

we also learn how to assemble ‘audition books’ to help market ourselves.” Outside the confines of High Tech, Rachel is building her acting resume, having ventured on stage with the local theater company, W.H.A.T., in “Our Broadway” in winter 2012, a cabaret show and “Young Frankenstein” in summer 2013 and “The Addams Family” in summer 2014. And in January 2015, she was an ensemble member in a N.J. School of Dramatic Arts production of “Rent,” directed by Perez, which had a sold-out run at the Westminster Arts Center theater in Bloomfield. Rachel’s role model is Megan Hilty, who starred as Glinda in the Broadway show “Wicked the Musical,” because “I like how she’s a super powerful (soprano) singer.” She also appreciates how her parents, Dara and Joseph Spillane, “are supportive in whatever I want to pursue. They come to all my shows. It’s awesome to have that support.” Her dad is a mail carrier in Harrison and her mom is a programs revision manager for a Teterboro company.

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2015

UEZ STATUS from tance fund for municipal use but Christie vetoed it, preferring to deposit the entire tax revenues – projected to reach $287 million by 2018 – into the state budget. “We’re disappointed,” Mayor Alberto Santos said. “Kearny’s UEZ program will be running out of funds and this will have an impact on future business investment and job creation.” The UEZ concept came about in 1983 under legislation signed by Republican Gov. Thomas Kean to help offset the impact of many mom and pop businesses in urban communities being supplanted by suburban malls. Three years later, Kearny formed its UEZ with the aim of reviving the Kearny Ave. business district and other outlying commercial areas and Town Council President Carol Jean Doyle credited local UEZ Director John Peneda with “parlaying our UEZ receipts to best use” to keep small businesses afloat. “Now you see some empty store sites along Kearny Ave. but John Peneda has worked hard to get people to shop lo-

cally at a time when we need it the most,” said Doyle. And while Kearny’s UEZ – like its counterparts around the state – can no longer rely on annual replenishments of its fund, the program has been functioning – on a more limited basis – with accumulated reserves of about $1.8 million. Today, there are 160 local businesses registered in the UEZ. For 2015, the UEZ board, with consent from the town’s governing body, had budgeted $137,000 – money left over from its project fund account for the lion’s share (the town paid the rest) of three walking cops for Kearny Ave. and a sweeper and driver to clean Kearny Ave. However, the actual costs came to about $160,000 for the cops plus $96,000 for the clean sweep for a total of about $256,000, putting the account about $119,000 in the hole, Peneda said. “That meant, for the first time, we had to dip into our reserves.” “If no new funding comes in [via state legislation],” Peneda said, “we may have to put the brakes on these projects or cut back in some way, like reducing the number of cops we pay

for.” As for projects that have come to be consistently associated with UEZ sponsorship, such as the Kearny calendar, Kearny magazine, the Farmers’ Market and Town-Wide Yard Sale, Peneda said those are being paid for though a separate account for town marketing programs, “for which we have about $35,000 left.” However, he said, there is no money available at this point to pay for Christmas tree lighting and decorations and it’s likely the UEZ board will be coming before the

Town Council by mid-year to request a new allocation. Peneda said the UEZ has “close to $240,000” allocated for loans to UEZ businesses offered at an interest rate of 4.5% for capital improvements and/or equipment purchases for those businesses. “We’re still getting some money back on outstanding loans,” he said. Back when the town’s UEZ was still receiving annual sales tax revenues, Peneda said that, “$3 million a year [in new revenues] was probably a high point for us.” During the program’s first

decade, “66% of our projects – which accounted for expenditures of $19 million – were for brick and mortar items such as the Kearny Ave. streetscape and paving and the Seller St. storm water drainage,” he said. Without a renewal of annual funding cycles, however, eventually the well will run dry, Peneda conceded. “It all depends on what our board does. If they decide to continue full funding of our existing projects, we might last four or five years. If they cut back, maybe we’ll last seven or eight years.”

The man who stops advertising to save money is like the man who stops the clock to save time. - Thomas Jefferson

Start advertising your products and services this week to reach over 100,000 readers. Contact your media representative today! 201-991-1600

Observer file photo

UEZ Director John Peneda displays one of the marketing products that the UEZ financed.

Here’s what UEZ looks like now What are Kearny’s Designated Zone boundaries? The Zone is approximately 1,193 acres, 1.86 sq. mi. or 20% of Kearny’s landmass. Essentially, it consists of all, or parts of: the South

Kearny Peninsula, Kearny/ Passaic/Midland/Schuyler Avenues, the Belleville Turnpike, Newark-Jersey City Turnpike (Harrison Ave.), the Sellers/O’Brien Street area, and areas east of Schuyler Ave.

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2015

around town Bloomfield

Bloomfield Public Library’s Book Club, 90 Broad St., has released its program schedule for March: • Book Club meets March 2, 6:45 to 7:45 p.m., in the library’s study room to discuss “Fahrenheit 451” by Ray Bradbury. For more information or for help in locating a copy of the book, call the reference desk at 973-5666200, ext. 219 or 220. Admission is free and all are welcome. • Mid-day Movies presents: “Broadcast News” on March 2; “Boyhood” on March 5; “The Story of GI Joe” on March 9; “Maleficent” on March 12; “Network” on March 16; “Snowpiercer” on March 19; “Good Night and Good Luck” on March 23; “Begin Again” on March 26; and “The Insider” on March 30. All films begin at 12:15 p.m. Admission is free. • An adult craft program is set for the second Wednesday of each month beginning March 11 at 6 p.m. Materials needed: discarded books, magazines, newspapers, paper, scissors, various scissors, various beads, decoupage glue. If you have extra supplies, feel free to bring them for the other crafters. Through March 14, the library is accepting donations of new or lightly used prom dresses which will be distributed to young women who might otherwise not be able to afford a prom gown. Dresses can be dropped off in the main library. All sizes and styles are welcome.

Belleville

Belleville Public Library, 221 Washington Ave., holds Storytimes for toddlers and preschoolers every Wednesday at 11 a.m., beginning March 11. For more information, call the library at 973-450-3434.

East Newark

West Hudson Brave Women Fighting Breast Cancer meets the last Friday of every month, 7 to 9 p.m., at the East Newark Senior Center, 37 President St. For more information, call Emma at 201-998-6828, Rosa at 201-246-7750, Fatima at 973-4854236 or email emidura2@yahoo. com.

Harrison

Holy Cross Church spon-

sors a trip to Las Vegas, April 29 to May 5. The group departs Newark Airport Wednesday, April 29, at 7:15 a.m., for a nonstop flight via United Airlines and returns Thursday, May 5, at 6:15 a.m. The group will be staying at Harrah’s Hotel and Casino. The $771 per-person cost covers air, hotel and taxes. A $250 per-person deposit is required to guarantee reservations. Call Gina at European Travel, 973-484-4023, or Joan at 973-481-2434.

more information, call 201-9551555. Lyndhurst Girls’ Association hosts a pancake breakfast on Sunday, March 22, 8 a.m. to noon, at the Senior Center, 250 Cleveland Ave. Proceeds go towards maintaining and operating Libbie Lindsay House, a meeting place for Girl Scouts and leaders in Lyndhurst. Admission is $5 and tickets may be purchased at the door. Lyndhurst Public Library, 355 Valley Brook Ave., hosts the following children’s events this month: Kearny • Walk in Story Times, open The Kearny High School to grades pre-k to 2, take place Athletic Hall of Fame Commit- every Monday, Wednesday and tee is seeking candidates for Thursday at 6:40 p.m. No regisinduction at a dinner to be held tration is required. in November. Nominees must • In honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthhave graduated at least five day week, children in grades years ago. pre-k to 4, are invited to create Teams to be inducted at a their own Lorax Wednesday, dinner to be held at the LithuMarch 4, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Reganian Catholic Community istration is required. To register, Center April 17 will include call the library at 201-804-2478. the 1977 boys soccer team, 1985 New Jersey Meadowlands boys baseball team, 1980 girls Commission announces the folrelay team, 1986 boys lightlowing programs: weight crew team, 1980 girls • The Free First-Sunday-ofbasketball team and the 1968 the-Month Nature Walk, held football team. in conjunction with the Bergen For information on the team County Audubon Society, is dinner or on nominating indiset for Sunday, March 1, 10 a.m. viduals, contact John Millar at to noon, at Mill Creek Marsh, 201-955-5051 or Zibbie Viscuso Secaucus. Meet at the marsh at 201-998-5961. entrance at 10 a.m. (directions are on meadowblog.net in the Lyndhurst left-hand column). Participants A benefit dinner for Jenare asked to sign a standard linie Gossweiler-Renna, now ability release good for NJMC/ in her fifth year with ovarian BCAS events year round. To cancer, will be held March 28, register, contact Don Torino of 5 to 9 p.m., at the Amvets post the BCAS at greatauk4@gmail. hall, 323 New York Ave. The com or call 201-230-4983. $45 admission includes din• Owls Alive, presented by ner, dancing and support for a Flat Rock Brook Nature Center, wonderful person. For tickets, is set for Sunday, March 8, 2 to 3 more information, or to make a p.m.   See some of these amazdonation, call Melissa Alfano at ing nocturnal raptors and learn 201-736-1584 or visit www.jenabout these feathered ambasniebenefit.myevent.com. sadors’ behavior, physiology, Dress in the style of your adaptations and natural history. favorite decade for “Dancing Admission is $8; $6 for Meadthrough the Decades” March owlands Environment Commit7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Lyndhurst tee members. firehouse, 299 Delafield Ave. Pre-registration is recomAdmission is $35. All proceeds mended and appreciated. go to the Fire Department LaTo register, go to www. dies Auxiliary. For tickets, call njmeadowlands.gov and click Cristy at 201-742-2411. on “Events.” Adoniram Court No. 22, OrWoman’s Club of Lyndhurst der of the Amaranth, sponsors a sponsors a children’s Tricky winter auction Sunday, March 1, Tray for grades pre-k to 5 Satat the Masonic Temple, 321 Sec- urday, March 28, at the Senior ond Ave. Doors open at noon. Citizen’s building on Cleveland A $5 donation is requested. For Ave. Admission is $5. Doors

14 at The Old Canal Inn, 2 E. Passaic Ave., with proceeds going to help purchase items needed by Happily Efur After, a not-for-profit, no-kill, all-volunteer cat rescue and adoption group. The event features a North Arlington prize raffle, 50/50 raffle, and American Legion Alexander the comedic stylings of emcee Stover Post 37, 222 River Road, Jeff Howard, Ken Perlstein, meets Monday, March 2, at 8 Joe Messina, Paul Goldenp.m. All veterans are invited. berg, Mike Celona and Steve The post is accepting transfers Schwarz. Doors open at 6 p.m. of members of the American and the show starts at 7 p.m. Legion Post 1000 who are resiFood orders and raffle ticket dents of North Arlington. For purchases will not be available more information, call 201-214once the show starts. Tickets 8253. are $25, which includes a $5 food North Arlington Seniors Inc. voucher. Tickets purchased (Tuesday Club) sponsors a trip through Feb. 28 are discounted to Sands Casino in Pennsylvania by $5. Tickets can be purchased on March 5. The group leaves at http://slecomedynight. at 9 a.m. from Borough Hall. brownpapertickets.com/. Non-members are welcome. Nutley Public Library, 93 For more information, call Rose Booth Drive, announces the folFlorio at 201-991-2423. Payment lowing programs: is appreciated before the trip. • Monday Night Book Club Speak slowly and clearly when meets to discuss “Men We leaving your telephone number. Reaped,” a memoir by Jesmyn North Arlington Public LiWard, March 2, at 7 p.m. Copies brary, 210 Ridge Road, announc- of the book and its discuses the following: sion guide are available at the • Sit and Stitch Knitting and library. This event is free and Crochet Group meets Tuesday, open to the public. Feb. 10, at 7 p.m. • Minecraft Club, open to • Irish music performance ages 7 and up, meets Monday, with Clarence Ferrari begins at March 2, at 3:30 p.m. Bring your 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 7. own device. • A screening of the film • P.J. Storytime, open to all “From Here to Eternity” is set ages, meets every Monday at 7 for Monday, March 9, at 6 p.m. p.m. • A motorcycle jacket themed • Babygarten, open to ages photography exhibit by Bobby 23 months and under, takes Travieso is on display at the liplace Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. brary until March 7. The exhibit and 10:45 a.m. Registration is includes photos of people of all required. This is open only to walks of life wearing the phoNutley residents. tographer’s old leather jacket • Patrons are invited to play along with a brief statement bridge every Tuesday at 1 p.m. about who the person is and • Video Game Club for how they came to put on the teens meets Tuesdays, March jacket. For more information, 3, 24 and 31, at 3:15 p.m. visit Travieso’s website www. • Preschool Story Time, hairyhand.net. open to ages 3 to 5, takes For more information, call the place Wednesdays, at 9:30 library at 201-955-5640. a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Only North Arlington High School Nutley residents may attend. Crew announces its 2015 season Registration is required. kick-off party fundraiser on Sat• Wednesday Afternoon urday, March 7, at 7:30 p.m., at Knitters meets weekly at the Pourhouse, 584 Ridge Road. 1 p.m. Both beginning and Cost is $40 per person and experienced knitters are includes three hours of open welcome. Bring your own bar, light food and music. Bring supplies. your family and friends (age 21 Registration for these programs is not required unless and over). otherwise noted. To register Nutley for programs or for more Shelter Love Events hosts a information, call the library at comedy night fundraiser March 973-667-0405. open at noon and the raffle begins at 1 p.m. Lunch items will be sold. No outside food is permitted. For tickets or more information, call Janet at 201935-1208.

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2015

sports&recreation

Lyndhurst captures overall T of C bowling title

SPORTS VIEW Contact Jim at Ogsmar@aol.com

First time ever for a North Jersey school

Nutley captures its 4th straight District 14 crown When Frank DiPiano took over the Nutley High School wrestling program five years ago, he had no idea how long it would take for the Maroon Raiders to become relevant once again. Little did DiPiano know that he would develop the Maroon Raiders into a dominant force. That domination continued over the weekend, when DiPiano’s Maroon Raiders, just a few days removed from suffering an emotional setback in the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 2, Group III sectional title match against Voorhees, steamrolled the opposition once again at the NJSIAA District 14 championships, winning for the fourth straight year. “It’s always the goal to win the league, the county, the state and the district titles,” DiPiano said. “To win our fourth District 14 title in a row, we take a lot of pride in that. We came back from the sectional final and rebounded well.” The Maroon Raiders crowned three champions in 126-pound champion Joe Ferinde, 132-pound champ Robert

Duxbury and 145-pounder Darwin Pena. Ferinde improved to 33-2 overall with a resounding 16-3 win over Roland Smith of Belleville in the finals. “He just keeps going,” DiPiano said. “It’s his second district title. It’s impressive at this time of year to have the record he has. He wants to win and advance to get back on the podium in Atlantic City.” Ferinde finished eighth in the state last year. Duxbury (33-2) won the District 14 gold last year at 106 pounds, so for him to make such a huge step up in weight and still remain at the top of his game is impressive. “He has real good technique and he’s a real strong kid for his size,” DiPiano said. Pena has shown the biggest improvement of any Nutley wrestler in recent memory, going from sub-.500 last year (11-13) to where he’s dominant (33-3) this year. “He’s on everyone’s radar now,” DiPiano said. see VIEW page

Photo courtesy Brianna Balkin

The Lyndhurst High School bowling team celebrates after winning the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions title last week at Carolier Lanes in North Brunswick. Back row, from l., are Michael Hayes, Ryan Donohue, James Podolski, Richard Sawires and head coach Brianna Balkin. Front row, from l., are Carolyn Rivas, Isabela Moreira, Tyla D’Andrea, Naomi Ramos, Emily Young, Jordan Lopez and Daijon Smith.

By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer

the whole thing,” Balkin said. “So I said that if we bowled (a combined score of) 3,100, we he Lyndhurst High School could win it.” However, the prospects bowling team loaded up didn’t look good early on. the team bus and headed “We fell behind by 20 pins south to Carolier Lanes in after the first game,” Balkin North Brunswick last Friday said. “I was thinking, ‘Here we with modest expectations. go again.’” “Honestly, I was just hoping But the Golden Bears seemed to see if we could get Group to catch lightning in a bottle. I,” said Lyndhurst second-year Senior Michael Hayes was head bowling coach Brianna inserted into the lineup to go Balkin. “Last year, we finished along with the Bears’ usual second in Group I, so I wanted stalwarts Jordan Lopez, Daito win that. Last year, we broke jon Smith, Ryan Donohue and all the records, had all the high Emily Young. scores, had the state sectional “He was huge for us,” Balkin title and went down there and said. “He kept making spares. couldn’t get it together.” He said he was nervous and I So as the Golden Bears made told him that I needed him to another sojourn south on the keep making spares.” New Jersey Turnpike, Balkin That’s what Hayes did, had one thing in mind. “In my mind, the goal was to rolling his best score of 190 win Group I,” Balkin said. “Any- to go along with the others. thing else that happened would The Golden Bears got to 3,202 to win the Group I title over be a bonus.” Pompton Lakes. North ArBut as the bus got closer to Carolier Lanes, the aspirations lington, led by standout Tyler Keefe (269 high game) finished of the bowlers started to rise. sixth. “The kids all wanted to win

From there, the Golden Bears moved on to the Tournament of Champions to lock horns with Group IV champion Freehold Township, Group III champ Sayreville and Group II champ Rahway. Incredibly, the Golden Bears drew the top seed for finishing first in the Group championships and faced Rahway in the semifinals, winning the Baker Series (alternate best ball) bestof-five by a three games to two margin. From there, it was on to the overall T of C title match against Freehold Township, which defeated Sayreville. Again, there was more drama, right down to the final frames. “They made things interesting and gave me a heart attack,” Balkin said. But the Golden Bears prevailed, winning the title series by a similar three games to two margin. And just like that, Lyndhurst became the first team from see BOWLING next page

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2015

BOWLING from northern New Jersey to ever capture the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions title. “It’s been one amazing ride,” Balkin said. “I credit the kids. My seniors, who I call ‘The Fab Five,’ have been tremendous. It’s not just bowling. It’s outside of the lanes. They’ve done so much for this program.” The seniors are Lopez, Smith, Young, Hayes and Richard Sawires. “It’s really amazing,” Balkin said. “They put in the work. They practice a lot on their own.” Balkin said that another key was practicing the Baker system of bowling. “We did a lot of Baker in college, so I knew that’s what was going to happen if we got to the state level,” Balkin said. “The kids all love Baker. Once they got there (to the T of C semifinals), they knew how to do it and were used

to it.” That experience obviously paid off. What also helped was the competitiveness of the team, yet the camaraderie. For example, Lopez and Smith are so close as bowlers, with just a few pins separating the two each time they hit the lanes. They also use the same unique style, bowling with two hands instead of the conventional one-handed approach. But they are also the best of friends, almost inseparable. “They’re actually like brothers,” Balkin said. “They have a good healthy rivalry. Each wants to beat the other, but after they’re done, they’re always together. It makes a huge difference. They knew if they were going to do this, they needed to do it together. They all want each other to do well. They are so supportPhoto courtesy Brianna Balkin ive of each other and comThe Lyndhurst bowling team gets together for one last group hug after clinchfortable with each other.” ing the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions title last week. The team also had a girl among the top bowlers in Young, who earned the top score overall last week at the NJSIAA North 1A sectionals. Lopez, Smith and Donohue have all bowled perfect games in their lives, so that is also a huge help.

We see patients from infants to adults.

PREMIER CARE ASSOCIATES

of West Hudson

Monday to Friday 7AM-7PM, Open Weekends! For All Minor Medical Urgencies Preventive and Primary Medical Care

Balkin said that the victory Friday takes away any of the bitterness the team experienced after losing the Bergen County tournament three weeks ago. “I think that was the turning point of the season,” Balkin said. “We didn’t want to lose then, so that became motivation. Maybe it was a blessing in disguise, because ever since then, they were in the bowling alley every single day, practicing and working.” Balkin said that there was a huge sense of pride becoming the first northern New Jersey team to ever secure the NJSIAA T of C title. “It’s big for North Jersey,” Balkin said. “A lot of people think that we’re at a disadvantage, being from North Jersey. But we proved we can be just as good as the rest of the state.” No, better yet, the Golden Bears proved that they can be better than any other team in the rest of New Jersey, winning the overall state title, one for the ages. “It really is amazing,” Balkin said. “I think it’s something they’ll all remember for the rest of their lives.”

Open 7 Da ys a Week

We Speak Spanish, Portuguese, Hindi, Gujrati

ROBBED OF CENTRAL VISION

206 Bergen Avenue Suite 201• Kearny, NJ

Walk-In Appointments Available

201. 998.7474

Most Major Insurances Accepted

Voted one of Bergen County’s Top Dentists

Dr. Richard Ekstein 1 of only 14 Board Certified Prosthodontists in NJ

Specializing in Implants & Smile Makeovers

New Year... New YOU! FREE Implant Consult with Dr. E.

New Patients are always welcomed!

CALL 1-844-DOCTOR-E OR 201-991-1228

New Patient Cleaning

312 Belleville Turnpike | N. Arlington, Suite 3B | www.SmileDesignSpecialist.com

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the eye disease that robs people of central vision and for which there is no cure; however, there is hope for slowing its progression. AMD involves the breakdown of the crucial central portion of the retina. As a result, the disease makes it difficult for AMD sufferers to see fine detail and read printed material. “Dry” macular degeneration is the more common, less destructive form of the disease. It occurs when deposits called “drusen” collect behind the retina. Since dry macular degeneration can develop into the more serious “wet” form of the disease, it is important to see an ophthalmologist if your vision starts getting blurry or if you have trouble reading or recognizing faces. This disease attacks the macula of the eye, where our sharpest

central vision occurs. This is the vision we use to drive, read, recognize faces and perform daily tasks. For more information on this subject or to schedule an appointment, call us at 201 896-0096 (our optical shop 201 896-0007). We are dedicated to providing the maximum in quality eye care to our patients first and foremost. Located at 20 Park Avenue, Lyndhurst, we go beyond expectation and keep abreast of all of today’s technological advances and techniques by committing to continuing education. Visit us at www.delucavision.com. P.S. Caucasians are more likely to develop drusen as well as HYPERLINK “http://www.geteyesmart.org/eyesmart/diseases/agerelated-macular-degeneration/ index.cfm” age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

www.delucavision.com

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2015

VIEW from The Maroon Raiders will send 12 wrestlers to the Region 4 tournament this weekend, including five that finished as runners-up in their respective weight classes, namely 120-pounder Kenny Pena, 152-pounder Joseph DiPasquale, 160-pounder Andrew Aiello, 170-pounder Jason Castellanos and 195-pounder Justin Bivona. Of the five Maroon Raiders to place second, DiPiano was most pleased with Bivona. “He upset the No. 3 seed, then upset the No. 2 seed to get to the finals,” DiPiano said of Bivona, who now has a 14-13 record this season. “It’s a big turnaround for him. He wrestled complete and smart over the last couple of weeks.” Belleville crowed two champions in District 14 in 160-pounder Jordan Greene and 220-pounder Edwin Gaines. Both Buccaneer wres-

Photo courtesy Frank DiPiano

The Nutley wrestling team signiﬁes “four” for their fourth straight NJSIAA District 14 championship Saturday afternoon.

tlers earned District 14 gold for a second time. At District 15, Queen of Peace crowned three champions in 120-pounder Ray Wet-

zel, 195-pounder Jeff Velez and heavyweight Chima Dunga. Velez was a district champ for the fourth straight year, having won the prior three in District 11 while competing for

Accurate shooters, all

Brearley Regional. Enrique Sanchez (106), Mike Scaravelli (132), Garrett Beam (138), Shaquan Chavis (145) and Joe Rocca (152) all punched their tickets to the region tourney with solid efforts over the weekend. Lyndhurst/North Arlington had three wrestlers advance to Region 2 in 160-pounder Rocco Russomano, 120-pounder Devin Yunis and 170-pounder Matthew DeMarco. Kearny saw 170-pounder Lukasz Glazewski advance after losing in the finals of District 16 to Leo Subiza of North Bergen. Once again, it’s a solid array of wrestling talent that is moving on to either Region 2 or Region 4 this weekend.

LEE TCM Health Center www.leetcmhealthcenter.com

Acupuncture & Acupressure (Massage) Chinese Herbs, Foot Reflexology Chinese Food Nutrition

Treatment Specialties

Weiping Li, O.M.D & Ph.D Licensed Acupuncturist in NJ, NY Certified Chinese Herbalist Over 20 Yrs Experience

/theobservernj

Headache • Sciatica • Arthritis Neck/Back/Low Back Pain Smoking and body Weight Control Menopause • Allergies • Fatigue • Insomnia

293 Grove St. Jersey City, NJ 07302 • 201-915-0710 215 N. 2nd St. Harrison, NJ 07029 • 973-482-1530

GRAND OPENING ON MARCH 7

KORIDN’ESR K The

Queen of Peace Knights of Columbus Council 3428, North Arlington, recently honored the winners of its 2015 Basketball Free Throw Championship. Receiving their awards were: (front row, from l.) Amanda Guanci, 9-Year-Old Girls Champion, and Jessica Guanci, 10-Year-Old Girls Champion; (back row, from l.) Grace Mittenzwei, 13-Year-Old Girls Champion; Aleksandra Golda, 14-Year-Old Girls Champion; Natalie Herrmann, 10-Year-Old Girls second place; Madison Clancy, 11-Year-Old-Girls Champion; Alyssa

Cerchio, 11-Year-Old Girls second place; Shannon Clancy, 12-YearOld Girls Champion; Frank Guanci, 12-Year-Old Boys Champion, and Keith Borelli, 13-Year-Old Boys Champion. Not pictured: Andrew McDermott, 10-year-Old Boys Champion; Karim Wahby, 13-Year-Old Boys second place, and Brian McDermott, 13-Year-Old Boys third place. The champions have been invited to represent the Council at the District Finals. The awards were generously donated by Arlington Jewelers of North Arlington.

Affordable all inclusive Dental Plan for Families without insurance!

General & Cosmetic Dentistry and ALL Dental Specialties in one Location!

837 Kearny Ave., Kearny, NJ 07032

To place a classiﬁed ad, please call

201.991.1600

201-991-1055

Fala Se Portugues Howard C. Kotkin, D.D.S. “Dr. Howie”

Se Habla Español

Pediatric Dentistry

Dr. Howie is a Pediatric Dentist who has been specially trained to treat infants, children, adolescents and patients with special needs.

Please make your child’s appointment today! OPEN SATURDAYS!

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Lyndhurst’s Young proves to be more than one of the boys By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer

Lopez, Daijon Smith and Ryan Donohue, who have all bowled perfect 300 games in their mily Young doesn’t mind lifetimes. being the lone girl com“Basically, I want to do my peting on the Lyndhurst best for them,” Young said. “I High School bowling team. always know that my fiercest In fact, Young embraces the competition is the boys on the idea. bus. I always say that to Ryan. “I love bowling with the I always say that I just want to boys,” Young said. “I love bestay close with the boys on the ing on the team with so many team.” good bowlers. I actually look Young began bowling at the up to them. I never have any age of eight. pressure on me when I’m with “I wouldn’t say that I was them, because I’m never exgreat right away, but I never pected to do anything. There’s bowled with the bumpers,” never the pressure to be the Young said of the training best.” tools seen at most lanes for After all, Young is a member beginners. “I joined a recreaof the state’s premier bowltion league with one of my ing team that features three friends because it seemed like members, namely Jordan

• Primary Care • Well Child Exams • Annual Physicals • Sports & School Physicals • Full Laboratory Testing

fun.” However, it didn’t take long for Young to get hooked. “I wanted to bowl all the time,” said Young, who also plays volleyball at Lyndhurst. “It didn’t take me that long to get pretty good at it.” Young’s uncle, Michael Gingerelli, was a standout bowler in his own right, winning the Bergen County title at Lyndhurst in 1978. Gingerelli gave Young her first ball. “He was a big help,” Young said. “So was Ryan’s (Donohue) dad. He’s great. He helped me a lot as well.” When Young began bowling at Lyndhurst High, she owned a respectable average of 133. But she wasn’t exactly a world

• Adult & Pediatric Immunizations • Diabetes Management • Hypertension Management • EKG and Ultrasound

Photo by Jim Hague

Lyndhurst senior Emily Young.

Se Habla Español Pediatrics

Internal Medicine

Cardiology

On-Line Scheduling is available! We accept most public and private insurance plans.

Se Habla Español

332 Harrison Ave., Harrison | (973) 484-2584 | www.harrison-med.com

END OF THE YEAR “USE IT OR LOSE IT!” INSURANCE BENEFITS!

Kearny Family Health Center

General & Cosmetic Dentistry For the Entire Family!

DR. SOUHA HANNA D.D.S. • DR. BEYDOUN PERIODONTIST, GUM & IMPLANT SURGEON ORAL SURGEON ON STAFF • Gum Treatment & Surgery • Root Canal Treatment • Crowns & Bridges • Extractions/ Surgery • Dentures & Implants

• Teeth Whitening • Bonding • Porcelain Laminate Veneers • Credit Plans Available • Lumineers

Visit our website: Kearnyfamilyhealthcenter.com

Visit us for a FREE 2nd opinion!

HOLIDAY SPECIAL A groundbreaking, in-office and at-home teeth whitening system, the only one in the area, that delivers professional clinically proven results!

Get your whitest & brightest smile with fast 32-minute results with no sensitivity!

CALL US TODAY

for more info!

Dr. Souha Hanna

CALL NOW FOR FREE EXAM AND APPOINTMENT! 65 Kearny Ave. • Kearny • 201-997-7201

Mon thru Fri 10:00 am to 7:00 pm Sat. 9:00 am to 2:00 pm No Appt. Necessary

beater. “I just kept working on trying to get better,” Young said. “I had a lot of encouragement from my friends and teammates. Coach (Brianna) Balkin teaches us to never give up.” “She’s just a great kid who works hard,” Balkin said. “She just loves to be out there and competing.” Young has gradually improved over the years, rolling to a 179 average last year and 184 this season. “I got thrown into the varsity lineup, sink or swim,” Young said. “I’m just lucky to be sharing lanes with Jordan, Daijon and Ryan. They’re their own animal.” Young said that she did get a new ball this season, a 15-pounder that was just a little heavier than the one she had been using. “I think the weight gives me more action and I’m able to throw a more aggressive ball,” Young said. “There’s definitely a difference.” Earlier this season, Young won the Bergen County girls’

bowling title, but two weeks ago, she was bowling with and against the boys at the NJSIAA North 1A Sectional at Bowler City in Hackensack. And Young was beyond sensational, rolling a 759 series, which was the highest score of any bowler present _ male or female. “For me to beat my teammates is a miracle,” Young said. “I never thought I could beat them, never mind come even close.” “She was almost unconscious,” Balkin said. “She just went up there, threw the ball and smiled. She was just happy to be there for the team. I never expected her to be the best, to beat her teammates. I thought she might place high, but never above all the rest.” Young had 269, which was the second highest single game, and the combinedscore of 759, which was high series, helping the Golden Bears set a new record for the state sectional and move on to the state continued next page

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Tournament of Champions, which they eventually won. For her efforts, Young has been selected as The Observer Athlete of the Week for the past week. “It’s an amazing achievement,” Balkin said of Young winning the overall state sectional singles title. “It’s never happened before.” In fact, state officials were so unprepared for a girl to win the boys’ state sectional title that they didn’t present Young with the trophy for winning the sectional. The award went to James Kane of Paramus Catholic, who finished second with a 748 series. How ridiculous was that? “The rule said that a girl can’t win the boys’ sectional,” Young said. “He (Kane) got a trophy. I got a shout out. When I found out, I was pretty upset. It was terrible. It really was. I guess no one ever thought that a girl

could win the boys’ tournament. I was just glad I could compete.” Balkin said that the boys on her team offer encouragement to Young all the time. “They all want her to do well,” Balkin said. “They are all so much behind her that I think it eases things up for her. They pick her up. She doesn’t have to worry about being good or being bad. She just has to bowl.” Young has also been an inspiration to her teammates. “The boys on the team are all still talking about it,” Balkin said. “We have four other girls on the team who all want to get better. They see what Emily has done, that she’s not just competing as a girl, but with the boys. She’s keeping up with the rest.” Or in some cases, beating them. Young competed alone in the NJSIAA girls’ state tournament on Wednesday and finished 25th overall.

She then bowled Friday with her teammates and helped the Golden Bears bring home the golden prize. Young hopes to attend either Sacred Heart University or the University of Delaware in the fall. On target to be the salutatorian for the Lyndhurst Class of 2015, Young hopes to major in social work at whatever school she chooses. “I definitely want to work with kids,” Young said. “I love children and if I can help them, then that’s my next step.” Needless to say, Young never imagined she would become a state sectional champion _ make that a boys’ state sectional champ. “This has been my best year for bowling,” Young said. “I’ve achieved my goals. The team has done tremendously.” It’s been a dream season for Emily Young and the Golden Bears, truly a golden season.

Bound for Colgate to play soccer

Are you suffering from

Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy?

Effective control of diabetes requires working together with your doctor. The solution you have been waiting for is here.

Daily Diabetic Metabolic Vitamin Alpha-Lipoic Acid BENEFITS:

Methylocobalamin BENEFITS:

Boosts metabolism Advanced antioxident properties

Improves nerve regeneration and functional recovery Important role in myelin production

HELPS REDUCE:

Sciatica, Multiple Sclerosis Diabetic peripheral neuropathy, Neuronal sensetivitiy to pain by selectively, inhibiting neuronal T-type calcium channels

Resveratrol BENEFITS:

Diabetic neuropathies Spontaneous pain and numbness of limbs

Vitamin D3 BENEFITS:

Mechanisms include increased HDL cholesterol, ﬁbrinolysis, and antiplatelet or anti-inﬂammatory effects

HELPS REDUCE:

Vitamin D3 is better at raising and maintaining Vitamin D levels in the body than other forms of Vitamin D

HELPS REDUCE:

Risk of coronary heart disease, heart attack Ischemic stroke, mortality

Co-Q10 BENEFITS:

Osteoporosis in adults Chronic pain and ﬁbromyalgia

Folic Acid BENEFITS:

Acts as an antioxidant and membrane stabilizer

HELPS REDUCE: Migraine Diabetic polyneuropathy

Water soluable B-vitamin Precursor for several different enzymes required for reactions in the body

HELPS REDUCE:

Breast cancer, colorectal cancer, pancreatic cancer Depression (when used with antidepressants) and vitiligo

Pyridoxial-5-Phosphate BENEFITS:

HELPS REDUCE:

Required for amino acids, carbohydrate, and lipid metabolism Reduces blood levels of homocysteine, a chemical that might be linked to heart disease

Peripheral nerves, skin, mucous membranes, and hematopoietic system Pyridoxine-dependent seizures, pyridoxine deﬁciency

Medicaid & Medicare do not cover these compounds.

Kearny resident Gianna Bustamante recently signed a letter of intent to play soccer at Colgate University, Hamilton, N.Y. Bustamante is a senior at Morristown-Beard School. Despite missing most of her senior year with an ACL injury, Bustamante has been a stellar midfielder for Morristown-Beard. As a junior, she helped lead the Crimson to a Prep B title and was selected Second Team All-Prep B, All-County, and Second Team NJAC Liberty Division. In front row, from l., are Cheryl Bustamante, Gianna Bustamante and William Bustamante. In back row, from l., are Morristown-Beard headmaster Peter Caldwell, athletic director Joanne Dzama, head soccer coach Dennis Jackson and head of upper school Darren Burns.

Call to find participating doctors in your area today.

201-497-5524

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Local hoop teams head to NJSIAA playoffs By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer

at 7 p.m. The Kardinals, who improved to 12-12 overall with a win over Ferris last weekend, or the first time ever, the earned the No. 14 seed in the bracket. Kearny boys’ and girls’ Qualifying for the state playbasketball teams will be offs is a major achievement for playing NJSIAA state playoff second-year head coach Bob games at the same location McDonnell and the Kardinals. against the same school. “Without a doubt, it was one Both the Kardinal boys and of our main goals coming into girls qualified for the NJSIAA the season,” McDonnell said. North Jersey Section 1, Group “So it’s definitely an achieveIV playoffs and the Kardiment. It’s been a little frustratnals will be part of a special ing at times, but it’s all been doubleheader Monday night amazing, since all five guys (March 2) at Paterson Kenhaven’t put it together at once nedy. all season. But it’s still a great First, the Kearny girls, the feeling to see the developNo. 13 seed in the North 1, Group IV bracket, will take on ment of the kids. They want to play. They come in for shootNo. 4 seed Paterson Kennedy, around practices early and put with tipoff slated for 4:30 p.m. in the extra effort to get ready Immediately following, it for games. Making the state will be the Kearny boys makplayoffs is a good reward for ing their first NJSIAA state playoff appearance in six years, the kids.” Gus Chemin had 17 points taking on Paterson Kennedy

in the Kardinals’ 62-46 win over Ferris. The Kardinals also enjoyed a win over Memorial in the opening round of the Hudson County Tournament, before falling to Bayonne, 8984, in overtime. Joseph Baez had 19 points, Chemin added 16, Georgie Smyth and Gralen Vereen each had 14 points and Zach Latka added 13 points and eight rebounds in the loss to Bayonne. Latka had 25 points and 10 rebounds in the win over Memorial. Two other local schools saw both their boys’ and girls’ basketball teams secure state playoff berths. North Arlington’s boys grabbed the No. 7 seed in North Jersey Section 2, Group I. The Vikings will face American History on Tuesday at 7 p.m. in North Arlington. The NA girls are on the road at

Lyndurst Public Schools

BOARD OF EDUCATION 420 Fern Avenue • Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 Ph. 201.438.5683 Fax: 201.896.2118 • www.lyndhurstschools.net Tracey L. Marinelli Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jeffrey P. Feifer Interim Assistant Superintendent

David Dipisa School Business Administrator Board Secretary

Photo by Jim Hague

Kearny forward Zach Latka, who had 25 points and 10 rebounds in a recent win over Memorial, will lead the Kardinals into the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 1, Group IV playoffs against Paterson Kennedy Monday night.

New Providence Tuesday at 7 p.m. The Vikings received the No. 13 seed in that bracket. And the Bloomfield boys and girls are both headed to the postseason. The Bloomfield boys took the No. 4 seed in North Jersey Section 1, Group IV. The Bengals will play host to Passaic County Tech Monday at 7 p.m. The Bloomfield girls are on the road facing Livingston Monday at 5 p.m. The Bengals are the No. 9 seed in the girls’ bracket. The only other local team to get a home game is the Harrison girls. The Blue Tide drew

the No. 8 seed in North Jersey Section 2, Group I and will face Caldwell Monday night at 7 p.m. The Nutley girls will travel all the way to West Morris for a first round game in North Jersey Section 2, Group III Tuesday at 7 p.m. The Maroon Raiders are the No. 13 seed in that bracket. The Lyndhurst girls are also the No. 13 seed in the North Jersey Section 2, Group I bracket. The Golden Bears travel to Morris County to take on Hanover Park Monday at 7 p.m.

Don’t forget to follow The Observer on

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2015

HCCC has new infant/toddler care degree Hudson County Community College has developed a new degree option in response to national and statewide focus on advanced training for infant and toddler-education professionals. Studies towards the option – an addition to the existing A.A. Liberal Arts program – will be available in the spring semester. The new Associate of Arts

in Liberal Arts - Infant/Toddler (up to age 3) Education degree supports the professional development of caregivers in licensed childcare centers. It was designed using National Association for the Education of Young Children standards and in relationship with the U.S. Department of Education Office of Head Start and Profes-

sional Impact New Jersey. Those who complete the HCCC program will be able to seek their CDA and Infant/ Toddler Credentialing – which is essential to employment in an Infant/Toddler care setting – and they may also continue their studies and pursue a bachelor’s degree at a four-year institution. Classes, to be taught at the

Journal Square campus and North Hudson Higher Education Center in Union City, include focus on infant/toddler curriculum, emotional development, and health, safety, nutrition and special needs. “Over the years, legislators have come to realize what most educators have professed for some time:

High-quality, early education provides children with a strong foundation for success in school studies and in life,” said HCCC President Dr. Glen Gabert. For additional information on the new degree option, contact Alison Friars, HCCC education programs coordinator, at 201-360-5364 or afriars@hccc.edu.

To place a classified ad, please call 201.991.1600 THEME: SWEET TOOTH

Solutions from 02/18/15

ACROSS 1. Face fringe 6. Like a wallflower 9. Something that happened too fast? 13. One hipbone 14. Romanian money 15. Sheep’s clothing, e.g. 16. Bassos, alternative spelling 17. Middle-earth creature 18. Balance sheet item 19. *Peanut _______ 21. *Popular pastry center 23. Exclamation of surprise 24. Duds 25. Tapped at parties 28. Two-masted vessel 30. Orient’s bigwig 34. Misfortunes 36. Not that 38. Australian cockatoo 40. Done after shuffling 41. Popular garden perennial 43. Triathlon ride 44. Part of surgeon’s prep 46. Rudolph, e.g. 47. Affirm 48. Austrian province 50. Ogler 52. Former name of Tokyo 53. Give notice 55. Clinton ___ Rodham 57. *Dessert in honor of a dancer 61. Text treatment 65. French farewell 66. Labour group 68. Kind of salami 69. House coat 70. Little squirt 71. In the company of 72. Bone-dry 73. ___ Khan 74. “Dressed to the _____” DOWN 1. Kind of lettuce 2. Having wings 3. Not final or absolute 4. Vigorous enjoyment 5. Blacksmith shop 6. *____ gin 7. Part of H.M.S. 8. New Mexico’s state flower 9. Portrait sculpture

10. Mona ____ 11. One who uses something 12. Short for “retired” 15. Pompous windbag 20. Strongly opposed 22. Funerary vase 24. Shiny from moisture 25. *Sour Patch ____ 26. Choose by vote 27. Dazzling 29. “____ Afraid of Virginia Wolf?” 31. *Rum ____ 32. Martini garnish 33. *Alaska’s state 35. Hurtful remark 37. Dog command

39. Parade honoree 42. _____ provocateur 45. Back down 49. Head or john 51. 40th President 54. *Indian yogurt staple that can be sweet or salty 56. Fragrant resin 57. Hemmingway nickname 58. Jewish month 59. Henry ____ 60. “____ your hand” 61. Tiny bit 62. Involved in a secret 63. *Sugar, waffle or cake ____ 64. Droops 67. *Yule ___

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2015

The Bixler Group

LLC

Jarlynn Hyde Broker/Owner

“OUR SUCCESS HAS BEEN BUILT ONE SATISFIED CUSTOMER AT A TIME...” SE! TING! EN HOU M NEW LIS ! P IVE! OP G N I T EXCLUSY 3/1/15 • 1-3 S I L SUNDA Bennett Ave. NEW 63 Kearny- $334,900- 1 Fam. - 3 Bdrms- LR- Large Kit.- Fam. Room2 car garage- great curb appeal.

TING! NEW LIS

E! EXCLUSIV

KEARNY

3Br 1.5 baths Asking $339,900

1 Family Completely Remodeled Asking $450,000 Arlington Section Stunning Colonial

KEARNY

! ONTRACT UNDER C

UNDER CT CONTRA Teaneck- $329,900 1 Fam. – 3 Bdrms- 2 Full baths- MEIK- LRDR- laundry- Att. 1 car garage.

Kearny- $209,000- 2 Allamuchy- $199,900Fam. - 2 Bdrms- 2 Full Condo- 2 Bdrms- 1 Full Baths-LR’s- DR’s- Kit’s. Bath- LR- DR- KIT- Full basement- Parking.

Kearny One Family 3 Bedroom 1.5 baths colonial with long driveway 2 car garage Asking $249,900

KEARNY MANOR SECTION

Kearny- $314,000- 2 Fam.- 5 Bdrms- 2 Full baths- LR’s- DR’sEIK’s- full basement- 1 Det. car garage.

Kearny- $299,999- 1 Fam. - 3 Bdrms 2 full baths- LR- DR- MEIK- Sun Rmwalkup attic- finished basement- 1 Det. car garage

E! NEW PRIC

Too New for Photo

Real Estate & Insurance Since 1891

UNDER IN CT CONTRAYS 4 DA

East Newark Kearny- $239,900- 1 $299,000- 2 Fam. Fam. - 3 Bdrms- 2 full 6 Bdrms- 3 Full Baths- baths- LR- DR- EIK- Full LR’s- MEIK’s- finished Basement. basement.

Arlington Section 3 Brs 2.5 Bath Asking $449,900

2 Family 62.4 x 100 Ft Lot Asking $215,000

758 Kearny Avenue, Kearny NJ 07032 • 201-991-0032 Kearny- $690,000- 4 Fam. 6 Bdrms- 5 full baths- LR/DR combo’sEIK’s- full basementDet. 2 car garages

Newark- $279,000 1 Fam.- 2 Bdrms- 2 Full Baths- LR’s- EIk’s- Finished basement finished backyard with patio.

Kearny - $305,000- 1 Fam. – 3 Bdrms- 2.5 Baths- LR- DR- Kit. Finished basementparking space.

Kearny-$180,000- Well established Deli & Liquor Business for sale 650 Sq. Ft. All equipment included, pre-approved for cooking.

Kearny- $265,000- 1 Fam. – 3 Bdrms- 1.5 Baths- LRDR- EIK- front porch- finished attic & finished basement.

Kearny- $458,000 2 Fam.- 4 Bdrms- 2.5 Baths- LR’s- DR’s- EIK’sEncl. Porch’s- Partial Basement-Well manicured backyard- 9 CAR GARAGES!

No. Arlington- $330,000 Kearny- $389,000- 1 Fam. 1 Fam.- 3 Bdrms- 2 Full - 3 Bdrms-. 2.5 baths- LRFamcomboLR/DR BathsDR- MEIK- laundry- finily Rm- Finished basement- ished basement- Att. 1 car Att. 1 car garage garage.

Belleville- $649,000- 2 Fam. + LOT- INVESTORS & BUYERS!! All Brick- Adjacent Lot included- Builds 1 Fam.’s or Condos

Kearny- $224,000 Condo- 2 Bdrms- 1 full bath- LR/DR comboEIK- laundry- deckparking space.

Kearny- $395,000- 2 Fam.- Kearny- $239,900- 1 6 Bdrms- 3 Full BathsFam. - 2 Bdrms- 1 Full LR’s- DR’s- MEIK’s- FinBath- 1st floor Office ished basement- Backyard Space w/ half bath- 4 w/ deck & pool. Garages

HOUSE OF THE WEEK NEW TO THE MARKET - This delightful three bedroom Kearny Colonial has just been listed. Hardwood floors, high ceilings and old world charm and character throughout. Great location plus a 50x115 lot and two car garage. Call today $319,900. NORTH ARLINGTON - Newly remodeled with granite in the kitchen, jacuzzi tub, 3 bedrooms and a finished basement with second full bath. Inground pool and off street parking. All for only $289,000.

Belleville- $299.000- 1 Fam. – 2 bdrms- 1 Full Bath- LR- DR- EIK- Sun parlor- partial basement with wet bar and toiletDet. 1 car garage.

No. Arlington-Rental Office Space- 1,400 SQ- Reception area-5 Separate Offices-Parking

Kearny- $299,000- 1 Fam.- 4 Bdrms- 2 Full Baths- LR- DR- MEIKporch- office- full basement- Det. 2 car garage.

Kearny- $1,312.50-COMMERCIAL LEASE- Approx. 900 SqFt. Prime location, Retail or Office space located on Kearny Ave. Call for complete details.

Bayonne- $269,000- 2 Fam. - 4 Bdrms- 2 Full baths- Kit’s- LR’sBasement. Priced to sell.

Kearny- $2,500- COMMERCIAL LEASE- Prime location on Kearny Ave. with high visibility. Build to suite with your choice of 1400 SqFt. Or 700 SqFt. Multiple floor plans available, call for complete details.

Call (201) 991-5719 APARTMENT RENTALS AVAILABLE- 1, 2 & 3 BDRMS UNITS Call and Ask About our Reduced Rental Fee

FALAMOS PORTUGUES HABLAMOS ESPANOL PARLE FRANCAIS

Call for a Free Market Evaluation Today!!

Kearny- $222,000Townhouse-Style Condo- 2 Bdrms- 1.5 Baths- 2 parking spaces.

1, 2, 3 Bedroom Apartments available in Kearny, Harrison, Lyndhurst, and No. Arlington. Call Office for more information!

For more properties, Visit our website WWW.MIDREALTY.COM

PARLIAMO ITALIANO MOWIMY PO POLSKU NATAKALEM EL-ARABIA

BEST LOCATION - BEST HOUSE - BEST VALUE - This three bedroom lovely Manor home is in excellent condition and contains lovely hardwood floors, chestnut trim and stained glass windows. It also has sliders to a huge deck off the kitchen and of course a drive and garage. Will not last at Just $329,900

UNIQUE OFFERING - Kearny 2 family on a 59x100 lot. 2 bedrooms, modern kitchen and bath in each apartment. ASKING $359,000 HEAVENLY HARRISON HOUSE - This Hamilton Street 2 family contains three bedrooms on the first floor and 2 bedrooms in the second floor apartment. The basement is finished and the price is fantastic. ASKING $359,000. MUST SEE - Do not buy until you experience this huge, beautiful, unique 100% remodeled Kearny 2 family on a rare 62.5X100 lot. 6 bedrooms,4 baths. Extra large kitchen, lovely finishes throughout. Central Air,4 finished floors. ASKING $629,000. We have the key

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2015

THINK YOU CAN’T REFINANCE BECAUSE VALUES ARE DOWN? THINK AGAIN!!! Fernando G. Semiao BROKER/OWNER

Semiao & Associates

To see all of our listings, visit us at

www.century21semiao.com

201-460-8000

201-991-1300

LYNDHURST OFFICE

KEARNY OFFICE

761 Ridge Road, Lyndhurst, New Jersey

213 Kearny Ave, Kearny, New Jersey 2.

ROB PEZZOLLA • NMLS# 266181

email: C21Semiao@Century21.com

C21Semiaokearny@Century21.com 1.

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

ROB@KEYPOINTMORTGAGE.COM

NORTH ARLINGTON • NJ 07031 3.

201-998-9050 • Fax 201.820.0505

Real Estate NEWARK VERY LRGE 1 FAMILY HOME CLOSE TO ALL MAJOR HIGHWAYS. SOLD AS IS CONDITION. BUYER RESPONSIBLE FOR C/O, FIRE AND SMOKE CERTIFICATES. SHORT SALE, SUBJECT TO OBTAIN PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL FROM BANK.

HARRISON BEAUTIFUL SALON IN A GREAT LOC ON A BUSY RD. CENT A/C AND HOT AIR! 5 ALL LEATHER CHAIR STATION. 2 MANICURE TABLES, MASSAGE ROOM. INCL CUSTOMER LIST, BUSINESS NAME, FURNISHING, RECEP, DESK AND WAITING AREA. ONE MAKE-UP LEATHER CHAIR!!

HARRISON PRIME LOC W/GREAT EXPOSURE, ACCESS TO ALL MAJOR HWYS W/PARKING! PARK SPACES IN BACK OF BUILDING AND ADDITIONAL PARKING IN MUNICIPAL LOT ADJACENT TO BUILDING. TWO FRONT ENT ON HARRISON AVE. FANTASTIC INVEST OPP FOR RETAIL, PROFESSIONAL OR MEDICAL IN UP AND COMING TOWN OF HARRISON.

EAST NEWARK DON'T MISS THIS WELL MAINT 2 FAM HOME IN DESIRABLE SECTION OF EAST NEWARK! PLENTY OF CLOSETS! HRDWD FLRS THROUGHOUT! SEP GAS, ELECTRIC AND HW HEATERS! FULL HIGH AND DRY BSEMNT! CLOSE TO SCHOOLS, SHOPPING AND JUST STEPS AWAY TO ALL TRANS!

KEARNY BEAUTIFUL RAISED RANCH NEAR SCHOOLS AND NYC TRANS. THIS HOME FEATURES 2 BDRMS AND 1 AND A HALF BTHS. HRDWD FLRS THROUGHOUT! CENT A/C! A REAL MUST SEE!!

KEARNY RECENTLY REN CONDO WITH 2 BDRMS AND 1 AND 1/2 BTHS. NEWER A/C AND HEAT UNIT! LAUNDRY IN UNIT! EIK. 2 BDRMS ON 2nd FLR! INCLUDES 2 PARKING SPACES.

KEARNY DO NOT MISS THIS TRULY AND INCREDIBLE 1 FAM HOME, ON MANOR SECTION,OF KEARNY.THIS HOUSE HAS A CENTRAL AIR AND HEAT, FRPL, WALK IN CLOSETS, 2 CAR DET GAR, AND 1 ATT GAR, DRVEWY FOR 4 OR 5 CARS.TOO MANY EXTRAS TO LIST, WITH A NICE BACK YARD.

NORTH ARLINGTON LOVELY 2 BDOM COLONIAL W/LRGE LR, DR, EIK, 2BDRMS, HRDWD FLRS,FULL UNFIN BSMNT WITH LAUNDRY AREA AND 1/4 BTH, 1CAR ATT GAR, ALUM SIDING,FENCED YARD.

10.

11.

12.

NORTH ARLINGTON 1 FAMILY HOUSE MOVE IN CONDITION, HARDWOOD FLOORS 4 BEDROOMS, 2 FULL BATH, FINISHED BASEMENT, ONE CAR ATTACHED GARAGE.

NORTH ARLINGTON NEED A HOME TO MAKE YOUR OWN? CONSIDER RENOVATING THIS COLONIAL TO YOUR LIKING. THIS HOUSE HAS ALL GOOD SIZE RMS:SUN ROOM, LR, DR, KITCH AND 1/2 BTH ON 1ST FLR. 3 BDRMS AND FBTH ON 2ND FLR. WALK-UP ATTIC, DRVWY FOR 3+ CARS, 1 CAR DET GAR AND GAS HEAT. SOLD AS IS!

LYNDHURST RELATIVELY YOUNG LEGAL 2 FAM HOME BUILT TO HIGH QUALITY STANDARDS. 1ST FLR FEAT 3 BDRMS & 2 AND A 1/2 BATHS. HIGH END APPLIANCES, ALL NEW CUSTOM CLOSETS, MOTORIZED CHANDELIERS, COMPLETELY WIRED FOR INTERNET, PHONE, CABLE AND ALARM SYSTEM. CLOSE TO NYC TRANS!

LYNDHURST WELL MAINT COL IN A GREAT LOC W/LOTS OF UPDATES AND VERY SPACIOUS ROOMS! THIS HOME FEAT 3 BEDROOMS AND 1 AND A 1/2 BTHS. 1 CAR DET GAR! NICE BACKYARD W/A STORAGE SHED AND A DET 1 CAR GARAGE.

13.

14.

15.

16.

DIRECTORY To advertise in this directory CALL 201-991-1600

761 Ridge Rd. Lyndhurst, NJ 201-460-8000

Semiao & Associates

Weichert Realtors Clifton, NJ

Sirlene Oliveira Realtor

Ofﬁce: 973-779-1900 Cell: 201-600-3587

WALLINGTON GREAT OPP TO BUY A 4 FAM IN A GREAT LOC AND GOOD INCOME! HOUSE FEAT 3 APTS EACH ONE HAS 1BDRM AND SPACIOUS SIZE LR. HOUSE HAS A LOT OF UPDATES AND CLOSE TO SCHOOLS AND TRANS.

SECAUCUS RECENTLY REDUCED PRICE!! MANHATTAN STYLE, NEWLY REN OPEN FLR PLAN CONDO W/3 SPACIOUS BDRMS & 2 AND 1 HALF BTH!! HIGH END APP AND OVER SIZED EIK HAS 2 FLRS!! COMES W/4 CAR TANDEM PARKINGS!

JERSEY CITY RENOVATED 3 BDRM 1 BTH CONDO, LIVING ROOM, DINNING ROOM, MODERN KITCHEN. WITH ELEVATOR AND LAUNDRY IN THE BASEMENT. EXPOSED BRICK IN CONDO!

17.

18.

19.

20.

PARSIPANNY THIS CHARMING SPLIT-LEVEL CONSISTS OF 4 BDRMS, 1.5 BTH, SPACIOUS AND OPEN EIK, AND WOOD BURNING FRPL IN THE DR, LRGE FAM RM, 2 TIER DECK, NEWER WINDOWS, AND HRDWD FLRS. HALF A BLOCK FROM THE PARK. CLOSE TO ALL MAJOR HWYS AND PUBLIC TRANS.

OLD BRIDGE CUSTOM HOME BUILT IN 1994. MANY UPGRADES.FEAT 4 BDRMS AND 2 AND HALF BTHS. 2 CAR ATT GAR, IN GROUND POOL & CORNER PROPERTY. SUBJECT TO THIRD PARTY APPROVAL.

HARDYSTON GREAT RANCH STYLE HOME! CAN BE USED AS 3 OR 4 BDRMS! LR W/WHITE BRICK FRPL! 2 FULL AND 1 HALF BTH! LRGE UPDATED KITCH W/ NEW CABINETS AND STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES! CENTRAL A/C! CLOSE TO MOUNTAIN CREEK!!

WEST CALDWELL MAINT FREE SOLID BRICK HME ON A PARK LIKE SETTING! THIS HOME FEAT 3 BEDROOMS AND 2 FBTHS. OPEN FLR PLAN WITH HRDWD FLRS THROUGHOUT! HOME INCL UPDATED GOURMET KITCH AND SUNRM!!

EACH OFFICE IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

www.sirlenesellshomes. com Language spoken: English, Portuguese & Spanish

Want to sell your home FAST? Contact your local real estate specialist!

The Bixler Group

LLC

LYNDHURST LOVELY SPACIOUS 1ST FLR 2 BDRM 2 FBTH CONDO. LRGE LR W/SLIDERS TO BALCONY. DINING AREA, GALLEY KITCH, MASTER BDRM W/MASTER BTH WITH 2 FULL SIZED CLOSETS AND 1 LRGE WALK IN CLOSET. 2ND BDRM HAS DOUBLE CLOSETS. NEWER APPL INCL WASHER & DRYER, AND 3 WINDOW AC UNITS.

213 Kearny Ave, Kearny, NJ 201-991-1300

The Bixler Group

Real Estate & Insurance Since 1891 758 Kearny Ave., Kearny 201.991.0032 BixlerEST1891.com

Rosa Agency Realtors 551-553 Kearny Ave., Kearny 201-997-7860 www.RosaAgency.com

Keypoint Mortgage

North Arlington, NJ 201-998-9050 Rob@keypointmortgage.com

Arlington Real Estate Owned & Operated by the Capobianco family since 1924

201.991.0905

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2015

BUSINESS

DIRECT Neno-Rosa Agency

Augusto Neno Broker/Owner

551-553 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, NJ 07032 www.RosaAgencyHomes.com • 201-997-7860

KEARNY

TING NEW LIS

Manor Section – Completely Remodelled Home w/ 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, Eat Kitchen, Living Rm, Dining Rm & Sun Rm. Finished Basement. Central Air & Forced Hot Air. Large Property w/ 1 Car Garage. Asking $349,000

LYNDHURST

KEARNY TING NEW LIS

Handyman Special – Colonial w/ 2 Bedrooms, 1 Full Bath, Living Rm, Dining Rm, Kitchen & Computer Rm. Walk-Up Finished Attic. Unfinished Basement. 2 Car Garage. Asking $183,500

BELLEVILLE TING NEW LIS

ECUAMERICA CAR SERVICE LLC.

973-344-0555 973-344-5555 www.vamooseglutenfree.com

VIP CUSTOMER 24 HOUR SERVICE

736 Kearny Ave., Kearny, NJ

201-955-2331

FREE COOKIE with

this ad!

(one per customer)

ACTION

Liquidation ServiceS 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

HARRISON

Home & Office Surplus Furniture

Large Home Built in 1980s. Both Apartments w/2 Bedrooms, Dining Rm, Living Rm, Eat in Kitchen & Bath. Finished Basement w/Rec Rm, Laundry Rm & Full Bath. Driveway & 2 Car Garage. Asking $399,000

Reupholstery • Refurbishing Refinishing • Renting Buying & Selling of Fine Furniture

KEARNY

Billy Haberthur

202 Vanderpool St., Newark

646-302-3152

Central Park Condos – Beautifully Renovated 2nd Floor Condo w/1 Bedroom, Living Rm, New Modern Eat in Kitchen & Bath. Low Maintenance Fees Include Heat, Hot Water & 1 Parking Space. Asking $169,000

KEARNY

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

KEARNY

T ONTRAC UNDER C

Divorce $299 + Court Cost

Bankruptcy $450 + Court Cost

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

KEARNY

T ONTRAC UNDER C

2 Family – Both Apartments w/ 2 Bedrooms, Eat in Kitchen, Living/Dining Rm Combo & Full Bath. Finished Basement w/ Rec Rm & Bath. 2 Car Garage. Asking $349,000

10.

KEARNY

T ONTRAC UNDER C

877 Broad St. #208 Newark, NJ 07102

(973)273-1325 www.divorcebankruptcyimmigration.com

Child Care Infants to 14 yrs. CPR license, state registered, experienced, good references. After school pick-up available. Mon.-Fri. Se habla español.

(201) 772-9971

We’ll deliver your food and run your errands... and anything else you might need!

Restaurant & Bar 1 Family – Colonial w/ 2 Bedrooms, Living Rm, Dining Rm, Modern Eat in Kitchen & 1.5 Baths. Driveway For 2-3 Cars. Asking $208,300

11.

LYNDHURST

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

12.

Specializing in Seafood & BBQ Catering for All Occasions & Takeout

KEARNY We accept Credit Cards Deliver Anything LLC

NO JOB IS TOO SMALL. 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

13.

KEARNY

224 GRANT AVENUE • EAST NEWARK

www.picnicrestaurant.com

2 Family – Both Apartments have 3 Bedrooms, Living Rm, Kitchen & Bath. Finished Attic w/ 2 Rooms. All Separate Utilities. Asking $319,900

14.

KEARNY CAN YOU HANDLE ON THE DRAG DOG?

E NEW PRIC

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

973.481.3646

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

Visit Our New Website at www.RosaAgencyHomes.com

Tel: (201) 997-7860

SOONER OR LATER... YOU’LL HAVE ONE!

Open Monday - Friday 11AM - 5PM 732-773-9713 • vitoshotdogs.com

Corner of Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. & Guyon Dr. in Harrison!

To advertise in our Business Directory Call 201-991-1600

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2015

campus: Queen of Peace installs College locals make dean’s list Tonero as principal Queen of Peace High School, North Arlington, has announced the appointment of John Tonero as permanent principal. Based upon positive feedback from all the school’s constituents groups (parents, alumni, students, faculty and staff), the Board of Overseers unanimously voted at its meeting Feb. 10 to eliminate the “interim” from Tonero’s title and to retain his services as principal going forward. This vote was ratified by the Pastor/President, Msgr. William J. Fadrowski, and, consequently, the board will not conduct a search for a permanent principal. The announcement from the school stated: “Tonero has demonstrated a willingness to listen and to be available

John Tonero

to parents and students alike. His support for the Catholic faith, academics and athletics as the pillars of the school community and his emphasis on discipline and professionalism have transformed the tenor and environment of the school. At the same time,

Deadline for obituaries:

Monday by 10 AM

Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Bulkowski Elizabeth “Betty” Bulkowski, of Harrison, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, Feb. 18. She was 67. Born in Newark, she was a lifelong resident of Harrison and a parishioner of Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, Harrison. She was predeceased by her loving parents William and Helen Bulkowski and her brother Thomas. She graduated from Queen of Peace High School, North Arlington, in 1965 and attended Lyons Institute in Newark. After a dedicated career in the medical field as an assistant to numerous doctors, she retired from Heart and Lung Center in Hawthorne three years ago. Elizabeth is survived by her loving cousin Veronica Coladarci, her second cousin and godson Joseph Coladarci III and his wife Drea, along with their children Abigail and Joseph IV. She is also survived by her second cousin Janet Torres and her husband Elias as well as

The following residents in The Observer’s coverage area have achieved academic the board noted his obvious honors at their respective experience and competency, colleges: which provide the school Heather Williams of with excellent judgment, even Nutley made the President’s in the most difficult circumList and Meghan McGirr of stances.” Kearny was named to the Prior to joining Queen of dean’s list at Coastal Carolina Peace HS, Tonero served in University, Conway, S.C. administrative positions in Morgan Gualtieri, Chloe Newark public schools for Salzman, Jamie Purcell, Dana eight years. He holds a B.A. SanGiacomo, Antonia Ricin economics from Seton ciardi, Daniel Olivares and Hall University, an M.A. in Deanna La Rosa, all of Nutley; education, administration John Irvine, Melissa Nativiand supervision from New dade, Katie Giancaspro, Kelly Jersey City University, and Diogo, Christine Castelluber N.J. certifications as a princi- and Rebecca Goncalves, all of pal, supervisor, and teacher Kearny; Mackenzie Cutruzof mathematics and business zula and Cristina Cernadas, education. both of North Arlington; Tonero has also been active Samantha Kennedy, Ian in athletics, serving as a high Penrose, Herve Borgella and school head coach of cross Kimberly Ho, all of Bloomcountry, indoor and outdoor field; Jeffrey Esteves of Hartrack for more than 13 years. rison, and Kristen Stefanelli

obituaries

their children Christian and Brielle, along with many other cousins and friends. The funeral will be conducted from the Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Ave., Harrison, on Monday, March 2, at 10:45 a.m. A funeral Mass will follow

at 11:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, Harrison. Her interment will take place in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Viewing hours will be on Sunday, March 1, from 2 to 6 p.m. and Monday at 10 a.m. For information, directions,

of Belleville, were named to the dean’s list at The College of New Jersey, Ewing. Samantha Giordano of North Arlington, John Haefner of Kearny, and Noah Silva and Amanda Valentovic, both of Bloomfield, made the dean’s list at Hofstra University, Hempstead, N.Y. Aidan Curtin, of Bloomfield, achieved dean’s list status at Becker College, Worcester, Mass. Noel Saharig, James Teresco, Danni Candido and Mark Molder, all of Bloomfield; Brittney Cammisa and Paul Giordano, both of Lyndhurst; Kara Truskolawski of Kearny, and Paris Metzger of Nutley, were all named to the dean’s list at the University of Scranton (Pa.). Alison Fearon of Lyndhurst made the dean’s list at the University of Vermont, Burlington.

To submit an obituary: fax: 201-991-8941

obituaries@theobserver.com

or to send condolences to the survived by her sons Chrisfamily, please visit www.mul- topher and Ryan; parents liganfh.com. Bernard and Patricia; sisters Barbara and Bernadette. In Patti Parker-Hudson lieu of flowers, please make Patti Parker-Hudson, 44, contributions to National of New Port Ritchie, Fla., Pancreatic Cancer Foundaformerly of Belleville, passed tion, P.O. Box 1848, Longaway on Feb. 12. She is mont, Colo. 80502.

Shaw-Buyus Home for Services

Mario Teixeira, IV, Manager, NJ Lic. #3757

Mario Teixeira, Jr. Director, NJ Lic. #2542 • Monique Teixeira, Director, NJ Lic. #4048 Newly renovated family owned and operated funeral home with multiple locations. Fluent in Portuguese and Spanish. Handicapped Accessible.

138 DAVIS AVE. • KEARNY, NJ 07032

(201) 991-2265 www.buyusfuneralhome.com

Mulligan Funeral Home

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

Frank X. Mulligan III, Manager, NJ Lic. 4221 Frank X. Mulligan, Jr., NJ Lic. 2953

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

Private Parking at 10 Frank Rodgers Blvd. North

Wilfred Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home

331 Cleveland Avenue, Harrison

Licensed Funeral Directors serving your needs include:

973-481-4333 visit us at: www.mulliganfh.com

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

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2015

www.theobserver.com

The Observer is not responsible for typographical errors. Credit for errors will not be granted after the next week’s publication. No changes or refunds. Deadline for classifieds is Monday by 4:00 PM.

APArTMENTS fOr rENT BELLEvILLE 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.

APArTMENTS fOr rENT

HaRRISON

HARRISON Modern Studio apt. 2nd Fl. Private Entrance. Refrigerator. No pets. $750/month + utilities. Security & lease. 862-223-9974.

KEaRNY

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

BELLEVILLE 1 BR apt. Internet, Cable & utilities included $1000/month. Lots of storage. No smoking. Available now. (201) 852-8216.

HARRISON 1st fl. $1,150/month. 1-1/2 months security. Utilities separate. No pets. Please call (973) 715-7407.

BELLEVILLE Nutley Border. 2nd fl. 2 BR’s. 2 family corner house. Call for apt. (862) 201-6166 or (862) 201-9319 after 5pm.

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

BLOOMFIELD BLOOMFIELD 1st fl. 2 BR. Apt. Driveway avl. 1 month security. Available March 1st. (862) 215-7039 or (646) 529-4292. BLOOMFIELD 2 Br, large LR, kitchen , w/w rug, vertical blinds on windows. 1 month security. Avl. March 1st. (973) 743-3763.

APArTMENTS fOr rENT

CLASSIFIEDS

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.

APArTMENTS fOr rENT

POLICY There are NO REFUNDS or CHANGES with CLASSIFIED ADS • Please note there will be a $10.00 PROCESSING FEE if changes need to be made for running specials

HARRISON 1 BR apt. 1st floor. Washer and dryer in basement, plenty of street parking, walk to path. No pets, $1000/month, plus utilities, 1 1/2 month security deposit and good credit history. Avl. Immediately. 862-222-4204.

HARRISON Modern 1 BR apt. 1st fl. Close to Path. A/C updated appliances. H/W floors. $1,050/month. 1 ½ month security. Gas & HT included. Avl. March 1st (201) 738-4167.

HARRISON 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1 parking, brand new house, $1675/month, 1-1/2 months security. Close to PATH. (551) 666-7310 or (551) 222-9975.

HARRISON One room studio, H/HW incl. parking, no pets, credit score, across from park. Laundry in bldg. Available immed. $810.00/month. (973) 808-1556.

HARRISON: 5 rooms. 2nd floor, 2 bedrooms, Smokefree environment. No pets. Off street parking & many extras. 1-1/2 months security. Available 4/1. Call or text for apt. (973) 418-8500.

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 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 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

APArTMENTS fOr rENT

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 3 bedrooms 2nd fl. Supply your own utilities. No pets. (551) 580-5019 (201) 998-3554

KEARNY 4 rooms, 3rd fl. $900/month. 1 ½ months security. References (201) 815-6870.

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 1-2 BR Modern EIK, $1,250/month, 2nd fl. Arlington Area. 1 1/2 months security. With W/D hook-up. Call (201) 736-1223, (201) 991-0504

KEARNY Newly renovated, Large 1 bedroom, big closet, hardwood floors, 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 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

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 2nd floor 5 rooms. Plus sunroom. No pets. HT/HW included. $1400/month + 1-1/2 months security. (201) 998-1120.

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 2 bedrooms, LR, kitchen. $1150/month. 1-1/2 months security. Heat included. Available March 1st. (201) 893-1955 (201) 246-0683.

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 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.

To place an ad call: 201-991-1600 classified@theobserver.com

KEARNY 1st fl. 4 rms. $1300/month. Finished Basement 3 room apt. Both $1800/month No pets/smoking. HT/HW incl. Leave Message Speak Clear (201) 998-9779 KEARNY 4 bedrooms, LR, DR, 2 bathrooms. Utilities included. $2300/month. 1 month security. Available April 1st. No pets. No smoking. (201) 991-9255

LYNDHURST KEARNY 1st fl. In 3 family home. 1 BR, LR, Kitchen, Hear Inc. No pets, No Smoking. 1 month security. $850/month. Call 9am3pm. Avail. 3/1. (201) 998-7714

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

KEARNY 357 Kearny Ave. 1 BR. LR & kitchen. HT/HW included. $900/month. (201) 283-4440 or (973) 465-0166.

LYNDHURST 5 rooms, 2nd fl. Heat included. Near Shopping & NYC transportation. $1,500/month. 1 1/2 months security. No pets. 201-207-0952.

KEARNY 5 room, 2nd floor airy apt. $1250/month + utilities. 1 year lease. 1-1/2 months security. (973)838-1662.

N. aRLINgTON

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

KEARNY 5 room apt. 1 ½ months security. Available now. (201) 889-4786.

KEARNY 3 Br, 1st fl. Newly renovated. $1250/month + security. No pets. Avl. Now. Please call (973) 979-1383

KEARNY 2 bedrooms, LR, kitchen. $1150/month. 1-1/2 months security. Heat included. Available March 1st. (201) 893-1955 (201) 246-0683.

N.ARLINGTON 2 bdrms, 2nd floor, near NY transportation, parking, no pets, smoke-free. $1225/mo + utilities, 11/2 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

N.ARLINGTON Totally renovated large 2 BR apt. w/Large LR, playroom, & storage/basement combo. 1 parking spot and your own W/D hook-up. $1350/month Avl. April 1st Call Carlos 201-988-7536.

APArTMENTS fOr rENT N.ARLINGTON 1st. fl. Private home. 2 BR, LR/DR, 1 bath, basement. Private parking. $1600/month. 1 month security. Pets allowed. Avl. March 1st. (973) 932-9644.

N.ARLINGTON Newer 2 family 2nd Fl. 2 BR, EIK, Large LR, DR, & Bath. Private Parking. Close to Public Transportation & Shopping. No pets. $1,250/month + Heat. 1 ½ months security. Avl. Now. (201) 998-2517.

N.ARLINGTON 1st floor, 6 rooms. Newly renovated. Walking distance to schools, supermarket, all public transportation and NY bus. (201) 657-2119.

N.ARLINGTON 2 room apartment, all utilities included. $840 plus 1 month security. No pets. Available April 1st. Call (201) 246-8687 after 6pm.

N.ARLINGTON

Lovely 4 room apt. 2 large BR’s H/W floors. W/D Hook-up. Off street parking. $1195/month.

(908) 310-9068

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

CONDO fOr rENT KEARNY 1 Bedroom condo. $1100 + utilities. Laundry on premises. Parking space available with a fee. 529 Kearny Ave. Call Sophia for appt. (201)998-3516

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2015

www.theobserver.com

CLASSIFIEDS

gArAgE fOr rENT

rOOM fOr rENT

STOrE fOr rENT

KEARNY Garage for rent near Belleville Pike and one parking space. Call (908) 240-9302

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

RUTHERFORD store for rent park Ave. Excellent location 900 sq. ft. asking price $1495/month, negotiable. Avl. March 1st. 201-618- 8807.

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

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

HOUSE fOr SALE 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 N.ARLINGTON 1 family 3 bedrooms, modern kitchen and bath, LR, DR, finished basement. In ground pool. $279,000 (973) 380-9007. KEARNY Near Harrison. 5 apartments and store. $85,000 yearly gross income. Asking price $850,000. (201) 998-2153 or (201) 951-2868

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

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. KEARNY 2 rooms for rent. Utilities included. Available now. (201) 686-1625 or (201) 279-9251.

SPACE fOr rENT NUTLEY Warehouse space with ground and mezzanine office 2250 sq. ft. 19 ft. high ceilings. 12x14 ft. high garage door. (201) 390-1729.

STOrE fOr rENT 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 KEARNY on Kearny Ave, 30x63 1,890sq. ft $2400/month + 1 mo security. HT Included. Call 201-283-4051 or 201-998-8429 HARRISON Harrison Ave. across from Burger King. $925/month. 1 month security. Please Call (973) 519-0311. KEARNY Office on Kearny Ave., 400 sq.ft. 1-1/2 months security. $600/month + utilities. (201)401-0488

KEARNY Store for rent, Kearny Ave. Pay own utilities 1 month security. Avl. Now. Please call (201) 997-0026. KEARNY 700 sq.ft. $950/month utilities included. Good Location. 1 month security. Available Immediately. (201) 997-2341.

EMPLOYMENT/ HELP WANTED Now Hiring! Property inspectors FT/PT in your area. Free training provided. msangelabove@ comcast.net (732)766-4425 ask for Mel

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

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

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

Midtown Pharmacy seeks experienced Pharmacy Technician, PT/FT, bilingual a plus. Apply in person at 581 Kearny Ave., Kearny

Teacher needed for local preschool. Min. BA/Master in Early Childhood Ed. Teacher certification. Call (201) 246-7733.

Experience Only! Grill man/short order cook M-F 6-3 Sat- 7-2 Off on Sunday! 973.624.1532 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

Full Time Exp. Hair Dresser wanted to work in Busy Hair salon located in Newark/Ironbound Section. (973) 789-7321.

EMPLOYMENT/ HELP WANTED

LEGAL SECRETARY – Roseland, NJ law firm seeks self-motivated full-time legal secretary with 1-3 years of experience. Transactional experience in the areas of municipal or real estate preferred, but not required. Candidates must possess excellent communication and computer skills, be highly organized and be a team player. Good benefits and pleasant working environment. Please send resume and salary requirements for consideration to: Dana Poland c/o McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC, 74 Livingston Avenue, Roseland, NJ 07068 or dpoland@msbnj.com. An Equal Opportunity Employer

EMPLOYMENT/ HELP WANTED

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.

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

Drivers: CDL-A: WOW! Check-out our New Pay Package, It's Awesome. More per mile! Monthly Bonuses! Stop-Off, Layover, Detention, Short-Haul PAY! 877-704-3773.

Visiting Homemaker service of Hudson County Is NOW HIRING Certified Home Health Aides TO WORK IN Secaucus, Kearny, Harrison and East Newark. Come in and Apply!!!!!!! 586 Newark Ave Jersey City, NJ 07306

We are a photography company that masters in sports & school photography. We are based out of North Jersey looking for reliable photography assistants & photographers with their own equipment to shoot indoors & outdoors in the Winter & Spring. We are hiring immediately. If interested call us at 201-955-0050 or email: Gerald.Garilli@ gmail.com

To place an ad call: 201-991-1600 classified@theobserver.com

EMPLOYMENT/ HELP WANTED

CLEANINg SErVICES

HANDYMAN SErVICES

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

No time to clean? Call A&E Cleaning (201) 970-8060 Affordable & Reliable.

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

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

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. 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

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 BP’s Finish Line Home Improvement LLC Bathrooms, Kitchen Tile, Painting, Trim, Plumbing repairs, Electric…I do it all. Free Estimates.

551-486-7761

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

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

Fully Insured

201-428-7160

www.repairsbyfm.com fred@repairsbyfm.com

Home Improvements & Repair Licensed and Insured. Call Kevin (201) 400-0341 Lic#13vh08309900.

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

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2015

www.theobserver.com

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

PAINTINg & DECOrATINg Alexander Painting, Decorating

Sheet Rock/drywall. Skim coat, tape & tackle. Water damage. Wallpaper remove. 15+years of experience. Free estimates.

(973) 985-6644

J &M Decorators & Sons Family Owned Since 1972 Specializing in interior & Exterior Painting. Sheetrock, Plaster, wall paper removal and water damage repairs. Fully Insured. Free estimates. No sub contractors or hiding costs. (201) 5632297 John.

Kevin’s Home Improvements

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

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

(201)939-8781

PLUMBINg & HEATINg Courageous Plumbing HVAC LLC LIC. # 11103 • Plumbing • Heating • Cooling • Sewer Drain Cleaning • Hot Air Furnaces • Air Conditioning • Video Sewer Inspections $50 off when mention this ad. (201) 206-4845

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

rOOfINg SErVICES

New + Re-roofing • Flat roofing Window installation • Siding • Gutters Cleaned Free estimates Fully insured (973) 343-1167 Lic#13VH04302300

N&J REMODELERS

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

Nick (201)997-7657

rUBBISH rEMOVAL ANDRIELLO CLEANOUTS

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

(201) 726-0287

On the spot clean up service Homes, Basements, Attics, Yards & garages. Residential & commercial. Our pricing & service will be the best. Licensed & Insured. 201-565-6393

SErVICES OffErED Elderly Caretaker. Daily PT 4-6hrs a day. Run errands, Companion, Meals, Food Shopping, Cook, Light Housekeeping. References. (201) 918-7058.

ELECTrICAL SErVICES

CLASSIFIEDS SErVICES OffErED I’m Looking for Any type of work. Looking for Hourly /Daily/Weekly work. From being your construction helper to doing your errands. $10$12/hr. 845-709-7898.

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

Retired Language Art’s Teacher Available To Tutor English/Reading/ SAT’s. Call (201) 955-1863.

WANTED TO BUY BUYING AURORA SLOT CARS Cars, Track, Accessories. Cash paid. Call ralph (732) 773 5024

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

Cash Paid (201)920-8875

ELECTrICAL SErVICES

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

10% OFF with ad El. Insp. # 7566

(201)955-2678

rOOfINg SErVICES

MIKE’S ALL SEASONS ROOFING & SIDING • Roofing • Siding • Windows • Doors • Gutter & Leaders • Roof Repairs 13VH008B0300 Free Est 201-438-0355 Fully Ins’d

To place an ad call: 201-991-1600 classified@theobserver.com

Logged on the Harrison police blotter Feb. 17 A man came to Harrison police HQ to report that someone had broken into his blue 2001 Ford Van while it was parked in the municipal lot at Central and Kingsland Aves. He said he’d parked it there at 4 p.m. the day before and when he returned the next day at 8:30 a.m., he found its rear window smashed in and a portable power generator removed from the van. He also reported that his second work van that he’d parked there the day prior was missing.

a $100 MP3 player. He also found that the steering wheel column had been damaged, apparently in an attempt by the burglar to steal the car.

Feb. 22 At 1:41 a.m., HQ received a call about a two-car accident on Cleveland Ave. and dispatched officers to investigate. At the location, police said they observed a man behind the steering wheel trying to move a vehicle which looked like it had been in a collision wth another vehicle. Police said the driver, Luis Feb. 19 Lescanoguzman, 35, of Kearny, Police responded to a report was revving the vehicle but of a theft from a motor vehicle it would not move while in at S. Fifth and Sussex Sts. drive. As the driver tried to Upon arrival, the victim told speak to the officers, police officers that he’d parked his said the officers detected the Audi S4 on the 500 block of odor of alcohol coming from Sussex St. at 9:30 p.m. overhim. When he was asked to night and that when he reexit the vehicle, the driver turned at 8:33 a.m. this day, he could barely open the door discovered that someone had because of extensive damage broken into the vehicle and to the front wheel and quarter took a Pioneer touch screen panel, police said. Using the radio valued at $700, a Pioneer vehicle for support, the driver sub woofer worth $400 and tried to move away from it

but, in doing so, lost his balance and fell. Lescanoguzman was charged with DWI and given additional summonses. Feb. 23 At 3:10 a.m., police said an officer on patrol spotted a parked vehicle straddling the sidewalk and the street near Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. and Riverbend Drive. Activating emergency lights, the officer pulled up behind the vehicle, a 2012 gray Jeep Liberty, exited his patrol car and approached the driver’s side where he observed the driver asleep behind the wheel with the vehicle in drive. Police said the officer knocked on the window but, after getting no response, opened the door and saw that the driver had vomited on the driver’s door and could detect the odor of alcohol. Eventually, police said, the officer roused the driver, Jorge Torres-Monteverde, 24, of Newark, and ticketed him for DWI and other motor vehicle violations. – Ron Leir

Fire empties fast food business LYNDHURST – A fire erupted at a fast food eatery in Lyndhurst over the weekend, according to the Lyndhurst Police Department. At 10:43 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, the Lyndhurst Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the Burger King, 2 Park Ave., just off Valley Brook Ave., on a report of fire. Police Capt. John Valente

said that the Fire Department extinguished a grease fire in the kitchen of the establishment which was closed during the fire. Valente said the Fire Department determined that the cause of the fire was an electrical surge to the business, causing a malfunction in the fryer. “The oil in the fryer became superheated and boiled over

the sides of the container and were ignited by the heating element,” Valente said. No injuries were reported. As of Monday, the township Health Department reported that work crews were still in the process of cleaning up damage from the fire and hoped to reopen by Tuesday, Feb. 24.

To place a classified ad, please call 201.991.1600

– Ron Leir

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Bellavia “Celebrating Our 40th Anniversary”

CONQUEST LEASE CASH $2000!

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ

SIGN & DRIVE IS BACK!!

UP TO

Available to non GM lessees on select models only. See dealer for details.

DEALER

AUTO CENTER

See dealer for details.

IN THE NORTHEAST REGION^^

% 72 MONTHS!

AS LOW AS

APR AVAIL UP TO

OVER 350 CARS, TRUCKS, SUVs AND CROSSOVERS REDUCED!!! NEW 2015 CHEVROLET

EQUINOX LT

32 MPG HWY

2-YEAR FREE MAINTENANCE!

CRUZE LT

2-YEAR FREE MAINTENANCE!

TRAVERSE LT

24 MPG HWY

2-YEAR FREE MAINTENANCE!

NEW 2015 CHEVROLET

2-YEAR FREE MAINTENANCE!

169

VERANO

32 MPG HWY

229

2-YEAR FREE MAINTENANCE!

269

NEW 2015 BUICK

28 MPG HWY

2-YEAR FREE MAINTENANCE!

279

LACROSSE

Lease per mo/39mos*

6-Cyl, FRWD, Auto, Trac Cntrl, P/S/ABS, A/C w/Clim Cntrl, Dual/Side Curtain Impact Air Bags, P/Winds/Lcks/Mrrs, Telescopic, Cruise, Alloys, T/Gls, Sec Sys, Keyless Entry, CD/Satellite, Nav, OnStar, Rearview Camera, 3rd Row Seating, Stk# 15-228,VIN#FJ224147, MSRP: $40,50. Based on 39 Month Closed End Lease. $3,264 due at delivery includes $2,995 down payment & 1st Payment. $0 up front bank fee. 10,000 mi/yr excess mi @ $.25 thereafter. Total payments: $10,491. Residual Value: $24,030. Includes Lease Conquest Rebate if qualified.

LEATHER

269

ENCLAVE

24 MPG HWY

Lease per mo/39mos*

4-Cyl, FRWD, Auto w/OD, Trac Cntrl, P/S/ABS, A/C w/Clim Cntrl, Dual/Side Curtain Impact Air Bags, P/Winds/Lcks/Mrrs, R/Def, Tilt, Cruise, Alloy Whls, Sec Sys, Keyless Entry, AM/FM/CD, Nav, OnStar, Rearview Camera, Stk# 15-123,VIN#F4111214, MSRP: $24,665. Based on 39 Month Closed End Lease. $3,164 due at delivery includes $2,995 down payment & 1st Payment. $0 up front bank fee. 10,000 mi/yr excess mi @ $.25 thereafter. Total payments: $6,591. Residual Value: $14,059. Includes Lease Conquest Rebate if qualified.

NEW 2015 BUICK

Lease per mo/39 mos*

8-Cyl, 4WD, Auto, P/S/ABS, A/C w/Clim Cntrl, Dual/Side Curtain Impact Air Bags, P/Winds/Lcks/Mrrs, R/Def, Tilt, Telescopic, Cruise, Alloy Whls, Sec Sys, Keyless Entry, AM/FM/CD, Nav, OnStar, Assist Steps, Rearview Camera, Bed Liner, Remote Start, Stk# 15-1225,VIN#F2219519, MSRP: $44,590. Based on 39 Month Closed End Lease. $3,264 due at delivery includes $2,995 down payment & 1st Payment. $0 up front bank fee. 10,000 mi/yr excess mi @ $.25 thereafter. Total payments: $10,491. Residual Value: $26,308. Includes GM Loyalty Rebate (must have ’99 or newer) if qualified.

4-Cyl, FRWD, Auto, Trac Cntrl, P/S/ABS, A/C w/Clim Cntrl, Dual/Side Curtain Impact Air Bags,P/Winds/Lcks/Mrrs, R/Def, Tilt, Cruise, Alloy Whls, T/Gls, Tilt, Telescopic, Sec Sys, Keyless Entry, AM/FM/CD/Satellite, Nav, OnStar, Bluetooth, Rearview Camera, Stk# 15-261X,VIN#FB037567, MSRP: $24,990. Based on 24 Month Closed End Lease. $3,295 due at delivery includes $2,295 down payment & $0 1st Payment. $0 up front bank fee. 10,000 mi/yr excess mi @ $.25 thereafter. Total payments: $2,376. Residual Value: $15,993.60. Includes Lease Loyalty or Conquest Rebate if qualified.

NEW 2015 BUICK

Lease per mo/39 mos*

SILVERADO LT 4X4

23 MPG HWY

32 MPG HWY

129

6-Cyl, FRWD, Auto w/OD, P/S/ABS, A/C w/Clim Cntrl, Dual/Side Curtain Impact Air Bags, P/Winds/Lcks/Mrrs, R/Def, Tilt, Telescopic, Cruise, Alloy Whls, Sec Sys, Keyless Entry, AM/FM/CD, Nav, Bluetooth, OnStar, Rearview Camera, 3rd Row Seating, Remote Start, Stk# 15-1153,VIN#FJ196317, MSRP: $32,895. Based on 39 Month Closed End Lease. $3,224 due at delivery includes $2,995 down payment & 1st Payment. $0 up front bank fee. 10,000 mi/yr excess mi @ $.25 thereafter. Total payments: $8,931. Residual Value: $21,285.95. Includes GM Loyalty Rebate (must have ’99 or newer) if qualified.

FIRST PAYMENT

Lease per mo/24mos*

4-Cyl, FRWD, Auto w/OD, Trac Cntrl, P/S/ABS, A/C w/Clim Cntrl, Dual/Side Curtain Impact Air Bags, P/Dr St, P/Winds/Lcks/Mrrs, R/Def, Tilt, Telescopic, Cruise, Alloy Whls, T/Gls, Sec Sys, Keyless Entry, AM/FM/CD/Satellite, Nav, OnStar, Bluetooth, Stk# 15-1136,VIN#F7107946, MSRP: $21,600. Based on 39 Month Closed End Lease. $3,124 due at delivery includes $2,995 down payment & 1st Payment. $0 up front bank fee. 10,000 mi/yr excess mi @ $.25 thereafter. Total payments: $5,031. Residual Value: $12,744. 1,307 Demo Miles. Includes GM Loyalty Rebate (must have ’99 or newer) if qualified.

NEW 2015 CHEVROLET

NEW 2015 BUICK

Lease per mo/24 mos*

4-Cyl, FRWD, Auto w/OD, Trac Cntrl, P/S/ABS, A/C w/Clim Cntrl, Dual/Side Curtain Impact Air Bags, P/Winds/Lcks/Mrrs, R/Def, Tilt, Alloy Whls, T/Gls, Sec Sys, Keyless Entry, AM/FM/CD/Satellite, Nav, OnStar, Bluetooth, Rearview Camera, Stk# 15-1280,VIN#F1137459, MSRP: $27,045. Based on 24 Month Closed End Lease. $3,118 due at delivery includes $2,995 down payment & 1st Payment, $0 up front bank fee. 10,000 mi/yr excess mi @ $.25 thereafter. Total payments: $2,952. Residual Value: $18,931.50. Includes Lease Conquest Rebate if qualified.

NEW 2015 CHEVROLET

38 MPG HWY

123

0$ ENCORE $

Lease per mo/39mos*

6-Cyl, FRWD, Auto w/OD, Trac Cntrl, P/S/ABS, A/C w/Clim Cntrl, Dual/Side Curtain Impact Air Bags, P/Dr St, Htd Sts, Lthr, P/Winds/Lcks/Mrrs, R/Def, Tilt, Telescopic, Cruise, Alloy Whls, T/Gls, Sec Sys, Keyless Entry, AM/FM/CD/Satellite, Nav, OnStar, Keyless Start, Rearview Camera, Stk# 15-139,VIN#FF185337, MSRP: $36,650. Based on 39 Month Closed End Lease. $3,274 due at delivery includes $2,995 down payment & 1st Payment. $0 up front bank fee. 10,000 mi/yr excess mi @ $.25 thereafter. Total payments: $10,881. Residual Value: $19,791. Includes Lease Conquest Rebate if qualified.

HUGE SELECTION OF BELLAVIA GM CERTIFIED & OTHER PRE-OWNED VEHICLES 2014 CHEVROLET

SONIC LT $ ,

12 995

CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED! Ashen Gray, Stk#14174, VIN#E4177400, 1.8L, I4, Auto, FRWD, AM/FM/Satellite, Rr Spolier, Tilt, P/Winds/Lcks/Mrrs, A/C, 12,032mi.

2009 CHEVROLET

COBALT LT $ ,

8 995

Silver Moss, Stk#14065, VIN#97237697, 2.2L, I4, Auto, FRWD, Satellite/MP3, Tilt, P/Winds/Lcks/Mrrs, A/C, Spoiler, 52,649mi.

2012 CHEVROLET

MALIBU LS $ ,

12 995

CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED! Mocha Steel, Stk#13995, VIN#CF207674, 2.4L, Auto, FRWD, Satellite/Bluetooth/MP3, A/C, Telescopic, P/Winds/Lcks/Mrrs, 17” Whls, 25,550mi.

2014 CHEVROLET

CRUZE 1LT $ ,

14 487

CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED! Crystal Red, Stk#14288, VIN#E7337648, 4-Dr, FRWD, 1.4L, I4, Auto, P/S, Tilt, Telescopic, P/Winds/Lcks/Mrrs, A/C, 13,896mi.

2011 HONDA

IMPALA LS LTD. CRV-LX $ $ , ,

14 995 15 487

Ashen Gray, Stk#14279, VIN#E1128124, Royal Blue Pearl, Stk#13887, VIN#BL118472, 3.6L, V6, Auto, AM/FM/CD, FRWD, Cruise, 4WD, 1.8L 4 Cyl, Auto, AM/FM Stereo, Cruise, Tilt, P/Winds/Lcks/Mrrs, A/C, 13,816mi. Telescopic, A/C, P/Winds/Lks/Mirrs, 35,802mi

2013 CHEVROLET

MALIBU LS $ ,

14 997

CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED! Blue, Stk#14089, VIN#DF234487, 2.5L, Auto, FRWD, Auto, AM/FM/CD/Satellite, Tilt, P/Winds/Lcks/Mrrs, A/C, 20,258mi.

2012 TOYOTA

CAMRY SE $ ,

17495

Magnetic Gray, Stk#14272, VIN#CU057577, 2.5L, I4, Auto, AM/FM/CD, P/Dr St, Cruise, P/Winds/Lcks/Mrrs, A/C, 10,380mi.

2013 CHEVROLET

CAPTIVA LT SPORT $ ,

16 988

CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED! Arctic Ice, Stk#13789, VIN#DS626619, 2.4L, I4, Auto, AM/FM/Satellite, FRWD, Roof Rack, Cruise, Tilt, P/Winds/Lcks/Mrrs, A/C, 25,506mi.

2011 JEEP

WRANGLER SPORT $ ,

19 995

Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearlcoat , Stk#14230, VIN#BL637124, 4WD 3.8L,V6, Auto, AM/FM/CD, Cruise, A/C, P/Winds/Lcks/Mrrs, 66,054mi

2014 CHEVROLET

IMPALA LS $ ,

18 987

CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED! Grey, Stk#161670, VIN#EU161670, 4-Dr, FRWD, 2.4L, 4-Cyl, Auto, P/S/ABS, A/C w/Clim Cntrl, P/Winds/ Lcks/Mrrs, Sec Sys, CD, Nav, OnStar, 14,575mi.

2013 TOYOTA

RAV4 XLE $ ,

23 497

Classic Silver, Stk#14271, VIN#DD003717, 2.5L, I4, Auto, FRWD, Rf Rack, Lmtd Slip Diff, Cruise, AM/FM, P/Winds/Lcks/Mrrs, A/C, 19,934mi.

2O12 GMC

2013 CHEVROLET

ACADIA SLE AVALANCHE LS $ $ , ,

22 995

CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED! Gray, Stk#14112, VIN#CJ381406,3.6L, V6, Auto, 7-Passanger, Htd Sts, FRWD, AM/FM/Satellite, P/S, Tilt, Telescopic, P/Winds/Lcks/Mrrs, A/C, Cruise, 24,836mi.

2012 TOYOTA

34 995

CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED! Silver Ice, Stk#14267, VIN#DG320322, SUV, 4WD, 5.3L, V8, Auto, P/S, Cruise, P/Sts, Assist Steps, P/Winds/Lcks/Mrrs, A/C, Satellite, Rf Rack, 13,288mi.

2012 ACURA

AVALON LTD. MDX AWD $ $ , ,

23 995

Black, Stk#14273, VIN#CU473721, 3.5L, V6, Auto, FRWD, AM/FM/CD/Satellite, Telescopic, P/Winds/Lcks/Mrrs, A/C, 29,123mi.

28 497

Aspen Whie, Stk#14129, VIN#CH538473, 3.7L, V6, Auto, AWD, MoonRf, AM/FM/Satellite, P/S/ ABS, P/Winds/Lcks/Mrrs, R/Cam, A/C, 28,957mi.

199 Rt.17 South, E.Rutherford, NJ 201.939.6800

BELLAVIACHEVYBUICK.com

^^Based on August, 2014 Buick sales. Finance thru the Ally Smart Lease contract. Not all buyers will qualify. See dlr for details. Lessee resp for Tax, title, lic, dlr fees & optional equipment extra. Other restrictions may apply. ^0% APR for up to 72 mos, on select 2014 models. Financed thru Ally Financial Inc. not all buyers will qualify. *Actual mileage will vary. See dlr for details. Lessee resp for excess wear, tear, & mileage charges as stated. Price(s) incl(s) all costs to be paid by consumer, except for lic costs, reg fees & taxes. Pics are illustrative only. Offers expire on 2.28.15. ©2015 BOCPartners.com

Coccia_StatsAd_Observer_022015.qxp 2/20/15 3:32 PM Page 1

THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2015

DID YOU KNOW A properly marketed & staged home sells 73% faster and for more money? Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate | Coccia Realty SOLD MORE HOMES locally than any other broker.*

NJMLS SALES & RENTALS STATS 1/1/14 - 12/31/14* BROKER BHGRE COCCIA REALTY Century 21 SEMIAO & ASSOC. Century 21 EUDAN REALTY ERA JUSTIN REALTY CO. MID REALTY WEICHERT REALTORS REAL LIVING GATEWAY REALTORS SAVINO AGENCY NENO-ROSA AGENCY COLDWELL BANKER RE/MAX WHITE HOUSE Century 21 GOLD ADVANTAGE RE/MAX TRADING PLACES, LLC

# OF LOCAL CLOSED SIDES* SALES RENTALS 251 258 138 126 86 70 74 150 69 60 69 43 65 37 64 79 61 78 63 52 36 32 34 48 33 8

BROKER EXIT GOLDEN REALTY GROUP, LLC A.W. VAN WINKLE & CO. KURGAN-BERGEN REALTORS RE/MAX HOME EXPERTS ARLINGTON REAL ESTATE PRUDENTIAL MERENDINO REALTY BIXLER GROUP ELITE REALTY HARRISON REALTY LIBERTY REALTY, LLC KELLER WILLIAMS VILLAGE SQUARE RE/MAX PARK SQUARE LIVING NEW JERSEY REALTY

# OF LOCAL CLOSED SIDES* SALES RENTALS 31 8 26 27 26 45 25 19 23 0 21 22 19 1 16 3 16 1 11 6 9 9 5 14 5 14

LIST YOUR HOME WITH THE AREA’S #1 BROKER!* We SELL more Because we DO more The Power of BHGRE Coccia Realty

BETTER

AGENTS SERVICE MARKETING RESULTS

Contact us for a comprehensive marketing plan outlining Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate’s results proven strategy. If you’re looking to buy, sell or rent your property, or you are an agent interested in joining us, we invite you to call, drop by our office, email us at info@mycoccia.com or visit us online at cocciarealty.com. *Statistics based on information derived from NJMLS for all sales and rental transactions made from 1/1/14 to 12/31/2014 in the towns of: East Rutherford, Lyndhurst, North Arlington, Rutherford, Wallington, Wood Ridge, Carlstadt, Hasbrouck Heights, Harrison, Kearny. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Better Homes and Gardens® is a registered trademark of Meredith corporation licensed to Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC. Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Housing Opportunity. Each Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Franchise is Independently Owned and Operated.

Real Estate, Just Better SM CALL TODAY FOR A FREE EVALUATION OF YOUR HOME! KEARNY LYNDHURST 636 Kearny Ave 424 Valley Brook Ave 201-997-7000 201-939-8900 SECAUCUS | RUTHERFORD | LYNDHURST KEARNY | MADISON | MONTVILLE