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EAST NEWARK – Threats by East Newark to send its high school-age students to Kearny instead of Harrison have been swept aside now that the two warring school districts have made nice. For “at least the next seven years,” the “sending-receiving relationship” between the two communities will continue – as it has for more than 100 years of co-existence – under a settlement reached between the East Newark and Harrison school districts. “In addition, Harrison and East Newark voted to end all litigation regarding East Newark’s attempt to sever the decades old relationship,” it was announced in a joint press release issued last week. “It’s a win-win for both districts,” said Harrison Board of Education President Maria Vila. “East Newark has been with us for over a century and the new agreement keeps us together for many years to come.” Patrick Martin, superintendent/principal of the East Newark Public School, which handles pre-k to grade 8, said the pact would ensure financial security for the district see BORDER WAR page

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n June, senior Steve Koziel will graduate from Kearny High School and, like most of his peers, move on to college – in his case, the University of Illinois. But Koziel – with four AP courses (in biology, statistics, Spanish and English) and ranked seventh in a class of 400 – is focused on an even bigger goal. As a wheelchair athlete, he’s got his sights set on training for the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro where – if he qualifies – he’ll compete with the best in the world. In a potential run-up to the main event, Koziel will be participating this summer as a member of the national Paralympic Junior Team USA July 1-8 in Stadskanaal, Netherlands. Faced with the dual pressures of athletics and academics, you’d

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By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – fter six years of start/ stop planning, the Harrison Senior Residence at 774 Harrison Ave. is finally open, with seven of its 15 apartments rented and two occupied so far. But the selection process for the remaining units at the town’s first “affordable senior building” is continuing and the Domus Corp., the developer, is still accepting applications for the 650 square feet one-bedroom units, according to Daniel Ritchey Jr. of Marzulli Real Estate, which manages the Harrison site. Applicants must be age 62 or older and meet federal housing income guidelines to be considered, he said. For an application or for more information, people are asked to call the Kearny Senior Residence, another Domus property on Schuyler Ave., at 201-991-0054. Of the 10 residential projects Domus (an arm of Catholic Charities of Newark) has built in Hudson, Essex, Bergen and Union counties, the one in Harrison “has been the most difficult” of all to process, Domus President John Westervelt said. While assembly and configuration of the modular units went quite smoothly under Del-Sano Contracting Corp. of Union, it was the tenant selection protocol that proved problematic for the developer. As it has done before with prior projects, Domus devised a lottery, with prospective tenants’ applications to be screened in the order by which they were randomly

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drawn, as the method to be used for picking the “winners.” That is how they ended up with the pool of 164 applicants, who, because a chunk of federal aid was included in the $3.7 million funding mix for the project, could not be limited solely to Harrison residents. It turned out that many of the applications had to be rejected, either because members of the same family submitted multiple filings or because applicants did not have enough income to qualify, according to Ritchey and Westervelt. Of the 15 apartments available, 12 will rent for $705 per

month while three will go for $560, Ritchey said. Utilities are extra. A household of up to two people must have an annual income of at least $21,150 and can earn no more than $31,650 to be eligible for a Domus apartment in Harrison. For the three cheaper apartments, the regulatory agreement covering the Harrison site says that a tenant’s household income cannot exceed 50% of the region’s median income, which comes out to $26,350, and, at the same time, the monthly rent cannot exceed 30% of a tenant’s household income. Ritchey said that because

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2 West Hudson women among honorees Two West Hudson residents were among 24 of their peers selected as the 2015 Hudson County Women’s History Month Honorees feted March 25 at the historic Brennan Courthouse in Jersey City. The awardees, who received citations and medals from Hudson County Executive Tom DeGise, represent a diversity of backgrounds, careers and personal influences. The program was co-hosted by County Clerk Barbara Netchert, County Register Pamela Gardner and County Freeholder Caridad Rodriguez. West Hudson’s representatives among the group were Patricia Ann Hinchcliffe-Pettigrew of Harrison and Rosemary Marks of Kearny. Hinchcliffe-Pettigrew is the oldest of 13 children with an extended Harrison legacy and a graduate of Holy Cross Grammar School and Harrison High School. Her grandfather, father, uncle and brother all served on the Harrison Police Department. Hinchcliffe-Pettigrew worked 18 years as a project manager in New York City until 2009 when she became secretary to the superintendent of the Harrison public schools. She and her husband Art Pettigrew, a former Second Ward councilman, have been married more than 25 years and are proud of their children, Jason, Heather and Michael, and stepchildren Kevin, James and Christian, and her seven grandchildren. She was recently appointed to the Harrison Public Library board of trustees where her grandmother served many years ago. Marks is assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction with the Hackensack public schools, where she has previously served as a bilingual/ESL teacher,

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math teacher and director of the Bilingual/ESL and World Language program. She received her B.A. from the College of New Jersey in Ewing, an M.A. from New Jersey City University and is pursuing a doctorate in educational leadership at New York University. Married to her college sweetheart Stephen Marks, she is a dedicated mother to Timothy (St. Peter’s Preparatory School, Class of 2012) and Sarah (St. Dominic Academy, Class of 2015), and has been an active member of the Kearny community, having served on the Kearny Board of Education, the Junior Women’s Club and the Roosevelt School PTA. Marks is an active member of the St. Stephen’s Parish community, the Portuguese Cultural Association and St. Dominic Academy Parent Association. Other honorees were: Sylvia Abbato, education administrator, Union City; Theresa Borrelli, author, of Weehawken; Det. Tori Carter, Hudson County Sheriff’s Office; PeiJu Chien-Pott, Nimbus Dance Works, Jersey City; Susan M. Colacurcio, science teacher, West New York; Theresa Ferguson, entrepreneur, Jersey City; Radia Funna, Build n Blaze, Jersey City; Melina Garcia, Union City Music Project;

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taken by Kearny EMS to Clara Maass Medical Center for treatment of minor injuries. The accident occurred at 11 a.m., Tuesday, March 31, as the eastbound cement truck was negotiating a curve near the intersection with Sellers St. According to police, witnesses stated that the Honda, travelling west, had crossed the center line and hit the truck virtually head-on. The Honda driver, a 68-year-old Jersey City man, was issued a summons for the lane violation, police said. No summonses were given to the trucker, a 27-year-old South

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n his Easter message delivered Sunday at Vatican City, Pope Francis rightly reminded us about the forgotten people of the world. He talked about persecuted Christian minorities in such places as Kenya where 148 students were summarily executed by the Shabab, an extremist Somali group retaliating for intervention by Kenyan government soldiers in Somalia. Also on his agenda was the ever-escalating conflict in the Middle East where the only people profiting from their dealings there are the merchants of death. “We ask for peace, above all, for Syria and Iraq, that the roar of arms may cease and that peaceful relations be restored among the various groups which make up those beloved countries,” he said. But the pontiff also went on to list the disastrous strife in Yemen, Nigeria, South Sudan, Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ukraine, the Pal-

estinian territories and Israel – all of which have contributed to the horrific displacement of refugees from their homelands. He chose to take heart from the potential Iranian nuclear deal tentatively struck by negotiators in Switzerland. All good words, indeed, but despite the popularity of the Argentinian cleric among his flock and beyond, the global community has done little, beyond isolated bombings, drone attacks and, with some exceptions, out-gunned and outmaneuvered boots on the ground, to try to stop the relentless killings, kidnappings and desecrations of historic sites by the Islamic State thugs and its affiliates. Back in the Middle Ages, of course, the Vatican gave the world a taste of its own punitive might when it organized the Crusades, flexing its political muscles by expanding its authority through Europe and elsewhere. So what to do?

Mahatma Gandhi famously turned fasting into a weapon of persuasion to accomplish his non-violent goals. Between 1913 and 1948, Gandhi undertook 17 fasts of varying lengths – from one to 21 days – to protest oppressive British policies in India and internal fighting by segments of

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the native population as well. Sad to say, even if the pope, President Obama and other world leaders committed to abstinence from food for any length of time, it would likely carry little weight with those forces who say they’re equally committed to establishing a world-wide caliphate.

There seems to be little appetite among the U.S. and its allies – still struggling with recessionary pressures – to mount a steady stream of attacks on an enemy that has proved to be elusive as it is brutal. What’s more, ISIL continues to draw support from fringe elements world-wide, with media reports estimating that some 20,000 recruits, many from western bloc countries, have volunteered to join the jihadists. While the root causes for the rise of ISIL may have been oppressive and intolerant measures imposed by governments, those callous practices will have to be left for later to reverse, no doubt leading to more future upheavals. For now, though, as the pope says, the priority must be to halt the wanton acts of bloodshed which, if left unchecked, will continue to be a plague in our midst.

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KPD blotter: Cops weren’t clueless A motorist who crashed his car on Passaic Ave. fled the scene of the accident, but conveniently provided clues to help police find him -- pieces of his car scattered in the roadway. At 3:40 a.m., Saturday, March 28, Officers Derek Hemphill and Dave Rakowski responded to the report of a one-vehicle crash near Passaic and Laurel Aves. and arrived to find the auto gone. But police said they recovered debris indicating it was a dark-green car that apparently had headed north on Passaic. A BOLO was issued to surrounding agencies, and Rakowski began a search. On the far side of the Belleville Pike bridge, at the intersection of Main and Rutgers Sts., he located a green 1999 Buick “with extensive frontend damage, including the absence of a left front tire,” KPD Chief John Dowie noted. Police said the driver -Robert Smith, 26, of Belleville -- was unsteady on his feet and “had difficulty following simple instructions.” After field sobriety tests and an Alcotest, he was charged with DWI, reckless driving and leaving the scene. What was left of the car was impounded. ••• Other recent reports from the Kearny police blotter included the following: March 27 Officer Daniel Esteves, on patrol at 5:30 p.m. at Brighton Ave. and Liberty St., saw a pedestrian whom he believed to have warrants. After confirming that there were two -- one each from Scotch Plains and Newark, and both trafficrelated -- he arrested Tristen Sanchez, 23, of Kearny, took him to headquarters and notified the two municipalities. March 28 Shortly after midnight, Officer Jay Ward was dispatched to a tavern on the 400 block of Kearny Ave. on a report of an unruly patron. Police said that when the man, Ataullah Barnes, 39, of Brooklyn, N.Y., was asked to leave, he began shouting at Ward and ignored repeated advice to desist and to call for a ride home. He was charged with disorderly con-

duct, transported to HQ and placed in a cell “until he was in a state of mind to take care of himself and behave.” ••• At 8:30 a.m., Officer Esteves stopped a ‘98 Honda with New Hampshire plates and a broken tail light on Harrison Ave. near Walmart and found it operated by Rose Abraham, 29, of Jersey City. After he was advised by HQ that she had a suspended license, she was arrested on that charge and was issued a summons for the lighting violation. March 30 At 4:30 p.m., Officer Christopher Levchak stopped a passing 2007 Nissan with New York plates at Passaic and Webster Aves. after he saw the driver talking on a cell phone, police said. Sharon Worth, 44, of N.Y.C., produced a N.Y. driver’s license, but a check with Motor Vehicles reportedly revealed that she also had a N.J. license -- a suspended N.J. license. In addition, police said, she had three motor-vehicle related warrants, from Clifton, Clark and Berkeley Heights. She was charged on those and with driving while suspended, and received a summons for yapping on the cell phone while driving. ••• Officer Jordenson Jean was dispatched at 4:36 p.m. to Walmart, where security had detained Helen Chacon, 50, of Jersey City, for allegedly trying to steal a USB charger. A search incident to arrest found her to be in possession of a dozen suspected Xanax tablets in an umarked Rx container, police said. Chacon was charged with shoplifting, unlawful possession of a prescription drug, possession of drug paraphernalia -- and on a $2,500 drugrelated warrant from Newark. ••• At 5 p.m., after police were advised that Kmart security was in foot pursuit of a shoplifter, Officer Frank West spotted the suspect -- clad in red pants -- squeezing through a fence behind ShopRite, apparently heading toward Belgrove Drive. West issued a BOLO, and Vice detectives nabbed the man after seeing him emerge onto Belgrove near Rose St.

The suspect was found to be in possession of marijuana and to have a criminal warrant from the Essex County Sheriff’s Office, police said. Kmart security reported that $70 worth of electronic merchandise had been hidden in the red pants. Elijah Easterling, 20, of East Orange, was charged with shoplifting and possession of pot and drug paraphernalia

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3 sought in armed robbery: HPD Two men held up and robbed a Harrison restaurant and drove away with an accomplice last Saturday, police said. Police said they were called to the China Wok, 227 Harrison Ave., at 9:35 p.m., where the owner told them that about 10 minutes prior, the eatery, with its two female occupants, had been robbed by two armed men who had fled west on Harrison Ave. onto Second St.

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At this point, police said the owner’s mother walked out of the kitchen, prompting the gunman to point the weapon at her and order her to return there. He then reached over the counter, grabbed a white Apple I-pad 2, valued at $599, next to the register, and fled from the eatery. Police said the owner’s mother followed the holdup men out the door and saw them get into a small black car waiting in the bus stop in front of Economy Hardware at 206 Harrison Ave. which sped away north on Second St. before she lost sight of it. Canvassing nearby business owners, police learned that the suspects had been looking in the window of a tavern prior to the holdup and a patron of a neighboring eatery told officers that they’d seen a driver in the car parked in the bus stop. Based on the witnesses’ accounts, police said the man with the gun was wearing a black jacket and black cap while his accomplice had a grey hooded sweatshirt and a beard. Viewing footage from a nearby private surveillance camera, police said they could see the suspects walk into China Wok after the man with the grey sweatshirt pulled up his hood to mask his face. A minute and a half later, police said they observed the suspects run from the shop, across the street towards Economy Hardware.

Police broadcast an alarm to surrounding police jurisdictions but a search yielded no trace of the suspects. Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to call the HPD at 973-483-4100. ••• In an unrelated incident on March 20, police said they apprehended a would-be burglar in the act on First St. At 2:51 p.m., police responded to a First St. location on a report of a man trying to break into a house. Upon arrival, police said they observed a man standing on a blue recycling trash receptacle in the alleyway on the side of the house. He was banging on the window, trying to climb inside, they said. Further investigation revealed that the storm window had been removed and the double pane window was shattered, police said. While the window was open, the space may have been too small for the burglar to fit through, they said. A check of the residence with the occupant indicated that nothing was missing, police said. The suspect, Mark Banks, 59, of Newark, was arrested on the charge of burglary. He was taken to Hudson County Jail on $50,000 bail with a 10% cash option.

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Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. (back row, c.) congratulates Belleville High School students who participated in the Art Educators of New Jersey Student Art Exhibit at the Essex County Hallof Records in Newark last month. Belleville students who attended the March 30 closing ceremony included (in front) Crystal Guzman and Jeffrey Pham. Also pictured are (from l.) Freeholder Patricia Sebold, BHS Principal Russell Pagano Jr., exhibit chairwoman Cathy Kondreck, State Sen. Teresa Ruiz and art teacher Joanne DeFlorio. Belleville students whose art also was featured were: Bridget Allison, Carmellena Gaglioti, Dustin Walicky, Hang Nguyen, Helen Lacunza, Kristen Mucha, Nereida Cavero, Victoria Cavero and Viviana Felipe.

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utley PD is investigating an attack on a vehicle that came on the heels of the driver parking on a local street. Police said the incident was reported March 29 by a female resident who told them that she’d parked her minivan on Vreeland Ave., near Warren St. Then, just after exiting her vehicle, a group of youths drove by and, as their vehicle passed, one of the youths threw a rock at the van, denting its rear door. The woman was not hurt, police said. At that point, police said, the vehicle turned onto a side street and left the area. The three suspects were described as white males, with the driver listed as having blond hair and one of the passenger, brown hair, police said. No description was available for the third juvenile.

Police have a partial description of the vehicle but no plate number, according to Det. Sgt. Anthony Montanari. Police are continuing an investigation of the incident. Police could provide no explanation for the attack. ••• Between March 28 and April 2, Nutley PD logged responses to 20 motor vehicle accidents, 12 disputes, 30 medical cases and these incidents:

March 28 Officers patrolling along Kingsland St. observed a man standing in the bus stop on the north side of the block across from a restaurant, trying to conceal himself behind the bus stop stand while urinating on the ground. Police said James Harris, 60, of Union, turned out to be wanted by the Essex County Sheriff’s Office. He was arrested on the warrant and transported to the Essex

‘Foster parents’ needed for kittens Kitten season has begun, and the Bergen County Animal Shelter is seeking volunteers to foster the fur babies that are too young to stay in the shelter environment. They each need a temporary, loving, safe and quiet home to live in until they are ready for adoption. Volunteers would be responsible for feeding, cleaning, socializing and possibly medicating the kittens in their own homes. When the animal is old enough and healthy enough, it will be returned to the shelter for adoption. The foster parents must be at least age 18. No experience is needed. The shelter will provide all supplies. If you are interested, stop by the shelter and ask to speak to Bernadette,

or you may call and leave a message at 201-229-4611. The shelter is located at 100 United Lane, Teterboro; general phone number, 201229-4600. Many other adoptable animals can be seen at www. petfinder.com/shelters/NJ29. html. Also see the website for updated hours of operation. The shelter also has a page on Facebook. Please visit and “like” the Bergen County Animal Shelter.

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County Jail after alerting the county sheriff’s office. ••• After observing a white Toyota traveling south on Washington Ave. at a high rate of speed, change lanes without signaling and pass a vehicle on the right side, police pulled over the vehicle and discovered that the driver was wanted on a warrant from East Orange. Ramon Cruz of Newark was arrested on the warrant and also ticketed for driving while suspended. After posting bail, Cruz was released pending court appearances.

possession of an open, unsealed alcoholic beverage container and possession of drugs in a motor vehicle. He was also charged with possession of marijuana under 50 grams. ••• A motor vehicle stop on Chase St. resulted in the arrest of Joseph A. Clay, 40, of Belleville, for an active warrant from Bloomfield. He was freed after posting bail, pending a court date.

March 30 Officers responded to Adams Court on a report of a juvenile dispute. Upon arrival, the disputants had gone their March 29 separate ways, but the officers Police came upon an occaught up with the pair. Both cupied vehicle which, after checking, was found to contain boys were treated for minor injuries and returned home, an open container of alcohol police said. The Juvenile Buand a burnt marijuana cigareau will be following up. rette inside. Police issued the driver, Marco Castellanos, March 31 19, of Woodbridge, Va., two A resident reported being summonses charging him with

victimized by more than 30 unauthorized online charges, ranging from $20 to $50, and totaling $1,230, to a checking account, police said. Although the account has been suspended, police said there are still several additional charges pending. April 1 A Nutley couple preparing to file their tax returns were informed by their tax preparer that their social security numbers appeared on an already filed 2014 tax return. The IRS has initiated a fraud investigation, police said. *** A Satterthwaite Ave. resident reported the theft of a package left on their porch. The package, which contained children’s clothing, was valued at about $200. Police are investigating. – Ron Leir

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Koziel said. The club’s new bid for the think the 12th-grader would Olympic Committee aid was, unfortunately, unsuccessful, have enough on his plate. he said, but the club did manGuess again. age to get five new recruits. Aside from participating And he became an Eagle in indoor and outdoor crossScout. country events as a member “Through scouting,” Koziel of the KHS track-and-field said, “I’ve bettered myself as a team, every Thursday he travperson and athlete. Together, els to Westfield to practice they’ve made me well-roundwith the Children’s Lightning ed.” He has learned to accept Wheels Sports Club, based the premise that, “I’ve got to at the Children’s Specialized do the thing I really love.” Hospital in Mountainside. At the same time, the “I didn’t learn about the soon-to-be KHS alum draws Lightning Wheels until I on the “comradery” from joined scouting (Boy Scouts his school teammates. “It’s Troop 2, sponsored by the part of the legacy I’m leaving Photo courtesy Stephen Koziel Lincoln School Booster Club) here – Kearny is definitely a Stephen Koziel (c.) and Troop 2 Scoutmaster Paul Lopes (standing, in dark suit) with fellow scouts, scoutleaders and seven years ago,” Koziel said. success story. The coaches well-wishers at Eagle ceremony. “I’ve been a member of the and I have a mutual respect club since 2009.” pitched an application, with and judges,” participating in He enlisted the aid of a profor each other. We each give Koziel said the club, which a promotional video about competitions for the disabled. fessional voice-over artist to something to the other: we provides athletic opportuthe club, to the U.S. Olympic “Our club will be hosting narrate the video and filmed can work together.” nities for individuals with Committee for a grant to help the Nationals Junior Disabili- the club’s athletes in competiWhat’s more, he said, disabilities, has about a dozen offset the cost of training ties Championships July 18-24 tion, along with several sup“There’s a misconception peoactive members ranging in age equipment and travel expens- in Union County parks with portive friends swimming and ple have about disability that from 5 to 22, mostly from New es but didn’t get it. events in swimming, archery, doing other activities. the focus is on what you can’t Jersey with some from eastern The next year, Koziel power lifting, track and field, It wasn’t easy. Since the do but we’re trying to break Pennsylvania, and competes decided to take on the grant pentathlon and road racclub’s season ran from Februdown that barrier and show in regional meets held mostly challenge as a project to attain ing and we’re expecting 350 ary to July and its members what we can do. But parathin Union County and South his Eagle Scout rank, the high- athletes from all over the U.S., practiced only once a week, letes have to work 120% to Brunswick. est distinction in scouting. of which the northeast region filming proceeded slowly. It prove it. That shouldn’t have Over the years, five club “I noticed that we didn’t accounts for one quarter to took a year and a half to wrap. to happen and that hasn’t hapmembers have gone on to have that many athletes in our one half that number,” he said. “We wound up with a pened here in Kearny, either participate in Paralympics club,” he said, and that struck So, Koziel resolved to put 6-minute video and we sent in athletics or in scouts. They events overseas: Sydney in him as worrisome, given together a new video that copies to the doctors in the both accept me as I am. 2000; Athens in 2004; Bejing that in the northeast region would be designed “like a P.A. Children’s Specialized Hospi“And I don’t think I’d be in 2008; and London in 2012. alone, from the Boston area announcement to show what tal network which has 13 locahere today without the help Koziel himself has competed to Virginia, “there are maybe opportunities are out there” tions around the state and one of my friends and family,” he in London and Puerto Rico. 300 people, including coaches for disabled athletes. to each special needs child,” added. In 2012, the club’s coaches

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ety is set for Sunday, April 12, 1 to 3 p.m., at the Meadowlands Environment Center (MEC), 2 DeKorte Park. Participants are asked to sign a standard liability release that is good for NJSEA/BCAS events throughout the year. To register, contact Don Torino of the BCAS at 201-230-4983 or email him at greatauk4@gmail.com. • Grab your lunch and join Don Torino of the Bergen County Audubon Society as he demonstrates how to create a butterfly habitat in your own backyard Tuesday, April 14, at noon, at the MEC. Cost is $6; $5 for MEC members.  Registration is recommended and appreciated. To register, visit www.njmeadowlands.gov and click on “Events.” • The Art Safari: An Interactive Exploration of the World Around Us, open to teens and adults, is set for Saturdays, April 18 and 25, and May 2, 2 to 4 p.m., at the MEC. Participants will learn how to use the traditional mediums of graphite and charcoal in an interactive way. Pre-registration is required. To register, visit www.njmeadowlands.gov and click on “Events.” The $35 cost ($30 for MEC members) includes all three sessions and supplies. Mary Lou Mullins’ monthly bus trip to Resorts Casino in Atlantic City is set for Sunday, April 26. Cost is $30 and cash return is $30. For reservations and more information, call Mary Lou at 201-933-2186.

8227, ext. 217, or by visiting www.qphs.org/golfouting. All checks should be made payable to Queen of Peace High School. North Arlington Public Library, 210 Ridge Road. announces: • Celebrate the library’s 75th anniversary Saturday, April 18, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event includes music, giveaways, refreshments and activities for children. • A craft program, sponsored by the Woman’s Club, is set for Tuesday, April 21, at 6:30 p.m. This program is open to grades K to 5. Registration is required. To register, visit http://northarlington.bccls.org/children. html. For more information on library programs, call 201955-5640.

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The Nutley Health Department has announced that the township was notified by the State of New Jersey that the rabies vaccine will not be available for the rabies clinic that was scheduled for April 13-14. The clinic for April is postponed until further notice. The Health Department advises that if your pet license has expired, you will have to obtain the vaccine from your veterinarian. Residents with questions can call 973-284-4976. Nutley Public Library, 93 Booth Drive, announces: North Arlington • Twinkle Star Dance Class, Queen of Peace High open to ages 15 months to 6 years, takes place Monday, School holds its annual Golf April 20, at 10:30 a.m. RegisOuting May 5 at the Knoll West Country Club in Parsip- tration is required. • The Friends of the Lipany. The $175 admission includes green fees, golf cart, brary announces a book sale, April 23 to 25, 10 a.m. to 4 buffet lunch and dinner and p.m. Come out and stock up prizes. Sponsorship and advertising opportunities are on hardcover books, paperalso available. The due date backs, CDs and DVDs at this for advertising is April 28. semiannual sale. Donations Golfers and sponsors may are welcome April 20 to 22. register for the event by conFor more information or tacting the outing coordinato register for programs, call tor, Daniel Short, at 201-998- the library at 973-667-0405.

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into the foreseeable future. Both Martin and James Doran, director of personnel for the Harrison district, said they anticipated enhanced cooperation between Harrison and East Newark schools. Doran also credited the Hudson County Executive Schools Superintendent’s office for helping mediate the districts’ differences. Although a copy of the agreement was not readily available by press time, Martin and Doran, in separate interviews, confirmed these key elements of the deal: * It sets the annual tuition fee for each of East Newark’s general education students in grades 9 to 12, beginning at $13,000 for this school year, and increasing at the rate of 2% for each of the next six school years. * It caps tuition for each of the borough’s special education students at $6,000 a year. * Harrison school district “And we were both facing a agrees to pick up the first March 31 deadline for get$18,000 for annual shared ting our budgets approved by transportation costs for spethe county superintendent,”

Martin said, “so we were all under the gun.” At the same time, a Morristown law firm retained by

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Clooney and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Perry will perform the “Concierto de Aranjuez,” written by Spanish composer Joaquin Rodrigo in 1939. The classical work was inspired by the gardens at Palacio Real de Aranjuez, the 16th century resort palace built by Philip II in Madrid. Admission is free, and a reception will follow the show. For more information on this or other programs, call 201-998-2666 or visit www. kearnylibrary.org.

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Acting County Executive Schools Superintendent Monica Tone, were credited by school officials as being key to solving the dilemma. “Those talks were very productive,” Martin said, “and, in the end, the administration of Harrison schools was very understanding and levelheaded.” On March 31, the East Newark Board of Education voted to approve the settlement. Currently, Martin said, the borough has 110 students attending Harrison High so he anticipates a savings this year of about $300,000 in tuition, based on the $13,000-perstudent rate vs. the proposed $16,000 fee. Now that this crisis is over, Martin said he’ll be looking to keep the lines of communication with Harrison open to explore a possible shared-service arrangement involving the mutual use of the East Newark’s two school buses and possibly getting the use of Harrison High’s gym and track for the borough school’s newly formed track team.

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Izod Center closes: End of an era It was first the Brendan Byrne Arena, then the Continental Airlines Arena and finally the Izod Center, but from the minute the doors opened in the summer of 1981, it was more universally known, unofficially, as the Meadowlands Arena. And it was a building that helped to put New Jersey on the national sports map. Sure, we already had Giants Stadium for five years by the time the Meadowlands Arena opened to a string of Bruce Springsteen concerts. While Giants Stadium was definitely constructed in the New Jersey Meadowlands, making East Rutherford a household word in 1976, the Meadowlands Arena gave New Jersey its own sports identity. It’s because the New Jersey Nets played there from the first year of the building’s existence. A year later, the Colorado Rockies of the NHL moved east to become the New Jersey Devils. These were New Jersey’s teams with a New Jersey name. The Giants, albeit housed in New Jersey, have still kept New York as their first name. The Meadowlands Arena provided New Jersey with its own

teams. Even if the Nets and Devils weren’t great teams back then, they were still New Jersey’s teams in name and spirit. The Nets did become pretty good in 1983 and 1984, with Micheal Ray Richardson running the point and Darryl Dawkins giving us his Chocolate Thunder and Buck Williams becoming the franchise’s first NBA All-Star. The Nets knocked the defending NBA champion Philadelphia 76ers out of the Eastern Conference playoffs in 1984, sending shockwaves through the league. Then, in 2002 and 2003, the Nets, led by all-time All-Star Jason Kidd, won consecutive Eastern Conference championships and went to the NBA Finals. The Devils, the laughingstock of the NHL in their infant stages, a team that the immortal Wayne Gretzky once dubbed as a “Mickey Mouse operation,” ended up winning the Stanley Cup championship a total of three times during their days in the Meadowlands Arena. The NCAA totally adored the Meadowlands Arena for its see VIEW page

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The Lyndhurst baseball team will look to a strong pitching staff to help coach Patrick Auteri (c.) in his first season as head coach. From l. are Nolan Kelly, John Leonard, Nick Carnevale, head coach Auteri, Andrew Fitzgerald, Christian Camilo and Jordan Lopez.

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atrick Auteri said that he has been basically auditioning for the role that he currently owns for the last 14 years – that being the head baseball coach at his alma mater, Lyndhurst High School. You see, Auteri, a former standout player at the school, spent that time as the understudy or assistant coach to long-time Lyndhurst baseball coach and athletic director Frank “Butch” Servideo, who retired at the end of last season. “It has definitely been a smooth transition,” Auteri said. “I’ve been here so long that the kids all know me. I had chances to coach elsewhere, but it never felt right for me to leave.

Butchie told me that I had to be patient, that I would get the chance. And to his credit, he let me do a lot of the coaching. He let me do most of the teaching.” But still, Auteri is coming in and replacing a legend who spent more than 40 years of his life as an athlete, teacher, coach and administrator at the school. “That part is very tough,” Auteri said of replacing someone who won more than 500 games, three state sectional championships and the overall NJSIAA Group I crown in 2008. “Butchie really set the standard and in the back of my mind, I feel like I have to live up to that standard. I have to be the one who keeps the program where it was. I have to be myself, but I also have to keep

the tradition going.” Auteri said that he has remained in contact with Servideo, who now spends some of his time in Florida. “We’ve become good friends over the years,” said Auteri, who played for Servideo at Lyndhurst. “He’s really been a great role model for me, not only in baseball, but in life. As a matter of fact, most of the time that we talk, it’s not about baseball.” The Golden Bears have played three games in the Auteri era thus far, posting a 1-2 record. “We have only four starters back from last year,” Auteri said of the team that went 20-8 last spring. “So there has been a little bit of a transition on the see GOLDEN BEARS next page

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“He throws three pitches for strikes and his change-up is his best pitch. He’s very confield. We had some jitters sistent and I’m going to have Opening Day (in a loss to to lean on him.” Becton Regional). We need Senior right-hander Jordan to make the little plays and Lopez also returns. Lopez shape up a little better on won four games on the defense.” Auteri said that he expect- mound last spring. “He has a little better grasp ed some tough spots early of what it takes to pitch,” on. Auteri said. “He understands “I knew we’d have to that he just doesn’t have to get through some growing throw the ball and mechanipains,” Auteri said. “Right cally he knows how to pitch. now, we’re very inconsistHis walks are down. He has ent. My main focus will be pinpoint control now.” trying to find some sort of Senior John Leonard is anconsistency. We’re preaching other Golden Bears starting fundamentals. Our pitching pitcher. has been pretty decent, but “He’s going to need to step it’s not where we want it to be. If we keep the morale up, it up for us,” Auteri said. we can get things going, once “He’s not an overpowering guy but he can get people the weather warms up.” out.” Leading the way on the Sophomore Nick Carnevmound is senior right-handale, a transfer from Paramus ed pitcher Nolan Kelly, who Catholic, is another righthad a great year last season, handed hurler. winning six games and sav“He throws hard,” said Auing an additional seven more. teri, who might use Carnev“Nolan definitely eats inale as a closer. nings for us,” Auteri said. GOLDEN BEARS from

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Junior Andrew Fitzgerald is another quality pitcher. The Golden Bears will receive a big boost when senior Christian Camilo becomes eligible. Another transfer from Paramus Catholic, Camilo is a right-handed pitcher who can give Kelly some backup at the top of the rotation. Camilo has to sit out the first 30 days of the baseball season due to the NJSIAA’s transfer rule. “Once we get him back, we’ll be good for the stretch run,” Auteri said. The catcher is junior Edwin Rivera, who has developed nicely into a solid backstop. “He’s a very solid kid,” Auteri said. “He has a good work ethic and has put the time in to become a good catcher. I am looking for a lot of big things from him.” Lopez will spend time at first base when he’s not pitching. Junior Matt DeMarco and sophomore Ryan Donohue will also see time

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at first. Lopez and Donohue were both members of the Lyndhurst state championship bowling squad. Junior Vincent Dorio is the team’s starting second baseman. “He’s had a great spring and has become our No. 3 hitter,” Auteri said of Dorio, whose older brother was a great Golden Bear infielder before moving on to play at William Paterson. “Vincent has been hitting the ball hard.” Senior Brandon Karlok has moved from third base to shortstop. “He is just a great athlete,” Auteri said of Karlok. “He can go and get it. He’s more of a natural at shortstop.” Carnevale is the starter at third base. He has already made some spectacular plays at the hot corner over the first three games of the season. “He’s going to be a very good player for us,” Auteri said. The outfield situation is a little bit of a logjam. DeMarco is in the mix, along

with seniors Anthony Ferulli and Andrew Khantzian and sophomore Max Vigliotti. That group will rotate both in left field and right. Junior Evan Kelly, Nolan’s younger brother, is the centerfielder. Kelly is a solid defensive centerfielder with excellent speed. The Golden Bears have tough games this week against New Milford, WoodRidge, Secaucus and Harrison, so Auteri will have a better idea of how his team shapes up after this week. “I really think we have a good team,” Auteri said. “I like the team chemistry, the camaraderie. They’ve all been together since Little League. A good core group of this team comes from Little League days. They’re a good group of kids who are very baseball oriented. But they also hang out together, enjoy each other. We are going to be fine.” As long as the new head coach doesn’t get frustrated early, the Golden Bears are generally always golden in the spring.

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he 2014 high school softball season was a dream campaign for the Kardinals of Kearny High School, who rolled off 10 straight wins at one point last season en route to a 21-5 record and the school’s first-ever Hudson County Tournament championship. As the 2015 season began last week, Kearny head coach Jimmy Pickel believes that the Kardinals can once again con-

tend for top honors in Hudson County. “With the pitching we have and the amount of players we have back and if we stay together, I think it’s possible to have another run at it,” Pickel said. “We have to click at the right time, like we did last year. That’s all it takes.” The Kardinals are fortunate to have junior Caralynne Rivera back for another season. Rivera is one of the best players in the county, evidenced by her pitching and hitting performance in the county ti-

tle win over Bayonne, hitting a homer that sealed the victory. “I never have to worry about the pitching with Caralynne there,” Pickel said. “It always helps having a No. 1 pitcher like her. She plays softball all year round. She plays travel ball and goes for pitching and hitting lessons. She throws a number of pitches for strikes and has really improved her changeup. I would say she’s improved as a pitcher. She’s also now our leadoff hitter, so she’s the one who gets us going.”

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“We’ve had her all over the place so far,” Pickel said of Amadeo. “She’s very active on the field.” The shortstop is returning senior Daniella Echevestre, who was the starter at short last year. “She’s really improved since last year,” Pickel said. “She’s already made some outstanding plays in the field.” Junior Laura Vilar is the third baseman. “She’s probably our most reliable infielder,” Vilar said. “She’s also our No. 2 hitter and is batting well over .500 right now.” Junior Brianna Serrano is the starter in left field. “She has never played for us before, but she’s done a great job so far,” Pickel said. “She’s come a long way.” Serrano had a two-run triple in a win last week against defending state sectional champion Hoboken. Junior Melissa McAndrew is the centerfielder. “She’s done a very nice job out there so far,” Pickel said. “She’s also really stepped up at the plate. She’s taken the role of being the centerfielder and has run with it.” continued next page

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Right field is being shared by a pair of juniors in Jillian Cullen and Erika Greenlee. Cullen was a first baseman who has been converted into an outfielder this season. “She has done an outstanding job in learning the position,” Pickel said.

Junior Olivia Papa is the team’s jack-of-all-trades. Papa can play second base or the outfield. The Kardinals have won two of their first three games and have games scheduled against Hudson Catholic and Ferris this week.

On Saturday morning, the Kardinals will play host to local rival North Arlington at 11 a.m. and the two teams will participate in the Strikeouts for Cancer fundraiser. The game will be played at the Gunnell Oval, the Kards’ home field. There will be raffles and

concessions at the game, as well as a T-shirt sale. All of the proceeds of the day will go to a local cancer-related charity that has yet to be determined. “Every little bit helps,” Pickel said of the fundraiser, which should be a good event. So the Kardinals are hopeful

that it can be another exciting softball season. “We have to expect that,” Pickel said. Whether it means another county championship remains to be seen, but with Rivera leading the way, the pieces are certainly in place.

I was there for countless Devils games, sitting both and hundreds of days coverin the hockey press box ing the sporting events there, at center ice, then getting especially the Nets, who I’ve shifted to the roof where the covered more than any other skaters looked like miniature figures. I was there when they team in my career. I was there when Shaquille won the Cup in 1995 and 2003, O’Neill brought down the en- much to the delight of local tire basket – frame, backboard fans. Sure, I was there for a lot of and all – when he was just a those college games as well, puppy playing for the Orlanthe NCAA Tournament clasdo Magic in 1993. I was there sics. for those great playoff runs I was there to watch St. in 2002 and 2003. I sat center Anthony win its share of court and watched Reggie Tournament of Champions Miller throw in a shot from titles, especially the 1996 T of right near where I sat and C when Rashon Burno, who sent the Nets-Pacers playoff I had the pleasure to coach game into triple overtime in as a child in Biddy basketball 2009.

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when they tore down Giants Stadium five years ago. But at that time, there was hope for the future with the new MetLife Stadium. With this closing, there is no hope, just the finality. I’ll forever remember the Meadowlands Arena, for what it meant to northern New Jersey, for what it meant to so many people who spent so much time escaping from life’s daily grind there. I did the math and counted at least 1,500 dates over 30 years that I covered events there. That’s almost five full years of my life. It meant a lot to me, because it was not only a place

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Borough’s Access For All springs into action North Arlington’s Access For All Committee, dedicated to advocating for greater opportunities and accessibility for physically and developmentally disabled residents, held its inaugural meeting April 1 at the borough’s Senior Center. Fair Lawn Mayor John Cosgrove and Marianne Pettineo, who chairs the Fair Lawn Access For All

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Kearny- $180,000Kearny- $209,000- 2 Kearny- $265,000- 1 Fam. Condo- 2 Bdrms- 1 Full Fam. - 2 Bdrms- 2 Full 3 Bdrms- 1.5 Baths- LR DR Bath- LR- DR- KIT- 1 Baths-LR’s- DR’s- Kit’s. EIK- front porchcar garage + parking. finished attic & finished

Kearny- $379,000- 1 Fam. 3 Bdrms- 1 full & 2 half baths- LR- DR- EIK- denfinished attic- in-ground pool- Det. 1 car garage.

Kearny- $429,000- 1 Fam. – 4 Bdrms- 2.5 Baths- LRDR- MEIK- Foyer- Attic- Full basement- Driveway 3+ cars.

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Kearny- $334,900- 1 Fam. -3 Bdrms- LRLarge Kit.- Fam. Room2 car garage- great curb appeal.

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

Allamuchy- $199,900Condo- 2 Bdrms- 1 Full Bath- LR- DR- KIT- Full basement- Parking.

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HOUSE OF THE WEEK No. Arlington$229,000- 1 Fam. - 2 Bedrooms- LR- EIK- 1 full bath- walkup attic.

Bayonne- $259,000- 2 Fam. - 4 Bdrms- 2 Full baths- Kit’s- LR’sBasement. Priced to sell.

No. Arlington$1,800- 2nd FL: 3 Bedrooms- LR- DREIK- 1 Full bath.

Kearny- $389,000- 2 Fam. - 6 Bdrms- 2 full baths- LR’s- DR’sEIK’s- full basementAtt. 2 car garage

Kearny- $239,900- 1 Fam. - 2 Bdrms- 1 Full Bath- 1st floor Office Space w/ half bath- 4 Garages

Kearny- $395,000- 2 Fam.- Kearny- $379,000- 1 Fam. - 3 Bdrms-. 2.5 6 Bdrms- 3 Full Bathsbaths- LR- DR- MEIKLR’s- DR’s- MEIK’s- Finished basement- Backyard laundry- finished basement- Att. 1 car garage. w/ deck & pool.

WOW - This is a delightful three bedroom Kearny Colonial. 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. Kearny-$169,000- Well Kearny- $690,000- 4 Fam. – 6 Bdrms- 5 full established Deli & Liquor baths- LR/DR combo’s- Business for sale 650 Sq. Ft. All equipment included, EIK’s- full basementpre-approved for cooking. Det. 2 car garages.

Jersey City- $2,400 House Rental: 3 Bdrms1.5 baths- LR- Kit- finished basement w/ washer/dryerdriveway for 3+ cars.

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

Verona- $145,999Condo- 1 Bdrm- 1 Bath- EIK- LR- Parking Space.

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.

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UNIQUE OFFERING - Kearny 2 family on a 59x100 lot. 2 bedrooms, modern kitchen and bath in each apartment. ASKING $359,000 NOW IS THE TIME - 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.

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selection in mid-March, spent the past 25 years the distinction of bein a walk-up apartment ing the first occupants. building on N. Third St. They moved into a in Harrison. second-floor apartment “I was number 80 on in February. the list,” she said. “I “I’m not able to climb never thought I’d get in.” stairs because of my leg But she did and she condition,” said Solaida. couldn’t be happier. “And we tried to find an “With my rheumatoid affordable apartment.” arthritis, I needed an elHarrison Senior Resi- evator. Before, it was too dence, with its reasona- much walking up two ble rent and an elevator, floors carrying groceries is a welcome find for the and what not.” couple. Dec retired a year and When The Observer a half ago after havvisited the building last ing put in 18 years in week, the Molinas were customer service with babysitting their 2-year- Tyden Brooks, a manuold granddaughter Briar facturer of high security Rose. seals. Before that, she Their second-floor owned and operated a neighbor is Patti Dec, hairdresser’s shop on who was getting her Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. new furniture delivShe’s been an active ered when a reporter member of the Elks for visited with her. Dec, 16 years. who got word about her Mayor James Fife, DOMUS from

who visited the senior building last Wednesday with members of the Town Council, called it “a wonderful occasion and, I hope, the first of many more such projects.” Asked if any were in the offing, Fife said the town was eyeing two potential sites on which to build senior apartments. “We’re looking for private financing to acquire them,” he said. Westervelt, meanwhile, is hoping to see the Harrison Senior Residence fully occupied by June. Incidentally, pets are allowed in the building, “but no more than 25 pounds,” said Fatima Blanco, executive manager for Marzulli Realty. “And there is a pet security deposit required.”

THINK YOU CAN’T REFINANCE BECAUSE VALUES ARE DOWN? THINK AGAIN!!! STARTING MARCH 2012, HARP 2.0, a new program presented by the Federal Government, allows homeowners to refinance regardless of the equity they currently have in their house (even if you are upside down!) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have adopted changes to Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) and you may be eligible to take advantage of these changes. If your mortgage is either owned or guaranteed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, you may be eligible to refinance your mortgage under the enhanced and expanded provisions of HARP. You can determine if your mortgage is owned by either Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac by checking the following websites: For Fannie Mae: www.fanniemae.com/loanlookup For Freddie Mac: www.freddiemac.com/mymortgage ROB PEZZOLLA • NMLS# 266181

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NEWARK GREAT INVESTMENT! 1 FAMILY HOME FEATURING 3 BEDROOMS, PLUS FINISHED ATTIC AND 3 FULL BATHS. FULL FINISHED BASEMENT! CLOSE TO TRANSPORTATION TO CITY OF NEWARK AND NYC. WALKING DISTANCE FROM SCHOOLS AND CLOSE TO SHOPPING. 2 CAR GARAGE PLUS ADDITIONAL PARKING FOR 4 CARS!

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.

KEARNY MOVE IN CONDITION CAPE CODE STYLE HOME. FEATURES 2 BEDROOMS AND 1 AND A HALF BATH. LARGE YARD WITH BRICK BBQ AND SHED. 1 CAR ATTACHED GARAGE PLUS PARKING! PRIDE IN OWNERSHIP SHOWS!!

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 GREAT 2 FAMILY IN A NICE AND CONVENIENT SECTION OF TOWN.THIS PROPERTY IS IN AND EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH NEWER ROOF, NEWER SIDING, ALL NEWER WINDOWS,UPDATED ELECTRICAL, NEW FURNACE AND HOT WATER TANK.

KEARNY THREE FLRS OF LIVING! LARGE COL RENOVATED IN 97' AND NICELY MAINTAINED. FEAT INCLUDE HRDWD FLOORING, RECESSED LIGHTING, 2 FULL 1 HALF BATH, 5 BEDROOMS, DEN/OFFICE OFF KITCHEN. LOTS OF OFF STREET PARKING AND OVER SIZED 2 CAR GARAGE.

KEARNY GOOD LOCATION! GET A CHANCE TO RUN YOUR OWN BUSINESS! ESTABLISHED AUTO & TRUCK REPAIR SHOP FOR OVER 30 YEARS. DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY!! SOLD AS IS!

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KEARNY RECENTLY RENOVATED CONDO WITH 2 BEDROOMS AND 1 AND HALF BATHS. NEWER A/C AND HEATING UNIT! LAUNDRY IN UNIT! EAT IN KITCHEN. 2 BEDROOMS ON THE SECOND FLOOR! INCLUDES 2 PARKING SPACES.

KEARNY WELL MAINTAINED 2 BEDROOM 1 AND A HALF BATH CONDO WITH ASSIGNED PARKING. SUNNY AND LIGHT END UNIT! FEATURES INCLUDE CENTRAL A/C, HARDWOOD FLOORS AND STORAGE IN THE ATTIC. EASY ACCESS TO NYC!!

KEARNY 2 BDRM CONDO, 3RD FLR. LIV/DIN/KITCHCOMBO, HRDWD FLRS IN BDRMS AND LIVING AREA. IN-UNIT LAUNDRY. SLIDING DRS TO BALCONY. CENT A/C, GAS HEAT. MASTER BDRM INCL 2 WALK-IN CLOSETS, ATTIC FOR STORAGE. 2 PARK SPACES. NOT FHA APPROVED

NORTH ARLINGTON BEAUTIFUL FULLY EXPANDED CAPE HOME IN DESIRABLE SECTION OF NORTH ARLINGTON. THIS HOME FEATURES 5 BDRMS AND 2 AND A HALF BTHS. ONE CAR ATTGARAGE!! GREAT BACKYARD FOR ENTERTAINING WITH LARGE DECK!

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

NORTH ARLINGTON BRICK 3 FAM HOME W/BEAUTIFUL RIVER FRONT VIEW. EXCELLENT INCOME WITH NEW HEATER AND FURNACE. CLOSE TO TRANS, SCHOOLS, WORSHIP, AND SHOPPING. DET 2 CAR GAR PLUS PARKING FOR MORE THAN 5 CARS!!

BELLEVILLE BEAUTIFUL HOME IN GREAT STRATEGIC LOC. CLOSE TO ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS. HOME IS IN EXCELLENT COND, MOVE IN READY. PARKING IS AVAIL FOR 6 CARS IN THE DRIWY AND 2 CARS IN GAR. NICE BACK DECK FOR ENTERTAINING. GREAT INVESTMENT OPP

BELLEVILLE LEGAL 3 FAM HOME IN DESIRABLE SECTION! ALL LRG RMS! CERAMIC TILE AND HRDWD FLOORS THROUGHOUT! SEPARATE GAS AND ELECTRIV METERS! COMPLETE WITH A LONG DRIVEWAY AND DETACHED 1 CAR GARAGE!!

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BELLEVILLE 1ST FLOOR CONDO WHICH FEATURES LR, KIT, DINING AREA, MBR W/ FULL BATH, 2ND BR, FULL BATH, LAUNDRY AREA. ASSIGNED PARKING - CORNER UNIT.

BELLEVILLE DON'T MISS THIS BEAUTIFUL BELWOOD UNIT AVAIL WITHIN THE SECURE ESSEX PARK COMM. THIS UNIT FILLED W/SUNLIT RMS & HIGH CEILINGS OFFERS BEAUT KITCHPLUS PANTRY, AND HRDWD FLRING ON THE 1ST FLR. 1 CAR ATT GAR W/DRVWY PLUS ADDIT GUEST PARKI. FEAT 2 BDRMS & 2 1/2 BTHS.

LYNDHURST IMMACULATE 3BR, 2.5 BTH COLL HOME. LRG LR W/ALL HRDWD FLRS THROUGHOUT, FORMAL DR AND EAT IN NEWER KITCHEN W/BREAKFAST NOOK AND FBTH. 2ND FLR HAS 3 BDRMS AND 1 FBTH. SEMI FIN BSMNT W/BAR!

LYNDHURST WELL MAINT COLONIAL IN A GREAT LOCATION W/LOTS OF UPDATES AND VERY SPACIOUS ROOMS! THIS HOME FEATURES 3 BDRMS AND 1 AND A HALF BATHS. 1 CAR DET GAR! NICE BCKYRD W/A STORAGE SHED AND A DET ONE CAR GARAGE.

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ed, police said. Following FSTs and an Alcotest, John Edwards, 56, of Wallington, was charged with DWI, possession of a presciption drug (Suboxone capsules), possession of drug paraphernalia (a diagonally cut plastic straw) and possession of

drugs in a motor vehicle. April 1 Officer Wisely, on patrol near Madison and W. Bennett Aves. at 6:30 p.m., saw a woman sitting in the curb and smoking a hand-rolled cigar. When she saw the patrol car, she reportedly tossed the cigar aside and began walking away.

Wisely retrieved it and confirmed it was marijuana and, as he approached her, saw her try to discard a knotted plastic bag under a parked car, “while protesting her innocence,” police said. Julissa Nazario, 22, of Newark, was charged with possession of pot and paraphernalia. – Karen Zautyk

Don’t risk getting caught texting while driving The Kearny Police Department is cracking down on distracted drivers during April as part of the national “UDrive. UText. UPay.” enforcement campaign. The high-visibility initiative, which began April 1 and will run through April 21, is targeting motorists who engage in dangerous distracted-driving behaviors such as talking on hand-held cell phones and sending text messages while driving. “Distracted driving is a serious issue on our roadways,” said Gary

Poedubicky, director of the N.J. Division of Highway Traffic Safety. “The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that, in 2012 alone, 3,328 people were killed in distracted-driving crashes and an estimated 421,000 people were injured in motor vehicle crashes involving a distracted driver,” Poedubicky said. Despite the fact that using a hand-held cell phone or texting while driving is illegal in New Jersey, the practices appear to be

widespread. In a 2014 survey conducted for the division by the FDU Public Mind Poll, 68% of respondents said they “very often” see people driving and talking on a hand-held cell phone, and 41% of respondents said they “very often” see drivers texting. The campaign, being carried out during National Distracted Driving Month, is modeled after similar successful high-visibility enforcement efforts such as “Click It or Ticket” and “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.”

‘Take the load off,’ (accidentally)

Photo courtesy Sgt. Dave Doyle

The driver of this tractor-trailer was eastbound on Harrison Ave. in Harrison, shortly after noon last Wednesday but as he stopped for the light at Seventh St., his truck’s load shifted, causing the left rear chain to snap and the load to fall from a flatbed onto the curb, damaging both, police said. The load was believed to be a piece of machinery weighing 50,000 pounds, police said. No summonses were issued.

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Traci Lee Dunekack Carlen Traci Lee Dunekack Carlen passed away on April 4 after a very courageous battle against pancreatic cancer. She was 57. Born in North Plainfield, she moved to Kearny 27 years ago. Visiting will be on Wednesday, April 8, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., at the Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. Traci was a secretary for the Kearny Board of Education working mostly in Lincoln and Schuyler Schools. She loved the beach and everything “flip flop!” She is survived by a very adoring family: her husband Paul, her children Eric (Mariana), Kevin and Jaime Carlen, her sisters and brother Tammi Nishimura, Bruce Dunekack and Toni Campbell and her beloved grandchildren Kaelyn, Kylee and Keira. Traci was the daughter of the late Bruce and Mary (nee Sullivan) Dunekack. She is also survived many loving nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Michael Leiner Michael Leiner, 48, of Milford, Pa., died March 29 at the Bon Secours Community

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Hospital, Port Jervis, N.Y. Born in Jersey City, he lived in Kearny and North Arlington before moving to Pennsylvania in 2005. He was a 1984 graduate of Kearny High School. He worked as a carpenter for 15 years for Aanensen Kitchen and Cabinets in Kearny. He was the beloved husband of Darlene E. (nee Bower), the adored father of Kaitlyn E. Leiner, the dear son of the late John and Lorna Leiner was the cherished brother of John N. Leiner, Maureen L. Bunnell and her husband Jim, and Tim Leiner and his wife Martha, and the loving uncle of many loving nieces and nephews. The funeral service was held on April 2 at the Parow Funeral Home, 185 Ridge Road, North Arlington, followed by interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Laura Elaine Romaniak Laura Elaine Romaniak died April 1. She was 84. She lived most of her life in Kearny before retiring to Whiting. Arrangements are by the

Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. A funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, April 7, at 10 a.m. at Queen of Peace Church, North Arlington, and burial will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. Laura is survived by her children and their spouses Elaine and Robert Buchs, Barbara Urban (late Richard), John and Gloria Romaniak, Charles Romaniak, Mark and Rose Romaniak and Paul and Jennifer Romaniak. She was the sister of John L. Chatellier, Donald Chatellier, Jeannette Payne and Barbara Syme, 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. To view Laura’s entire obituary please visit www. armitagewiggins.com.

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funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, April 8, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Stephen’s Church and entombment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. www.armitagewiggins.com Martin was a senior systems operator at PSE&G and was a 4th degree Knights of Columbus, Harrison and Forked River councils. He was a Navy veteran and a member of The Old Guard and The Elks. Husband of Catherine (nee Zilinick), he is also survived by his children and their spouses Michelle and Dennis Bellog and Patrick and Jacqueline Ryan. Martin was the brother of Edward Ryan and

Irene Bodendorf and cousin of Robert Kittredge. He is also survived by his grandchildren Sara, Ryan, Joseph, Ashley and James. Rebecca VanDyke Rebecca VanDyke entered into eternal life on March 28 at home in Elizabeth. She was 83. Arrangements were by the Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home in Kearny. www.armitagewiggins.com A memorial Mass was held at St. John’s Church in Newark. Rebecca was a very spiritual person and beloved in the deaf community of St. John’s.

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Martin James Ryan Martin James Ryan died April 4 at Chatham Hill Care Center. He was 78. Born in Harrison, he lived in Kearny before retiring to Forked River. Visiting will be on Tuesday, April 7, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., at the Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. A

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Licensed Funeral Directors serving your needs include:

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Another sign that we are different. During our funeral processions, we place your loved one’s name (not ours) on a custom-made hearse plate and display it in our hearse window. It’s one of the many things we do to personalize a funeral service. It’s one of the many ways we show we care.

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

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

Philip H. Thiele took ownership of the John D. Crane & Sons Funeral Home in 1966. John D. Crane’s name used with permission.

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APARTMENTS FOR RENT BELLEVILLE BELLEVILLE 5 rooms, on 2 floors, microwave, stove, all new floors, W/D on premise. $1650/month, HT/HW included. Close to Transportation. (201) 869-6040.

BELLEVILLE Section 8 Only. Greylock Parkway. Large 1 BR. Available Now. Call 973-202-8580.

E.NEWARK E.NEWARK Studio apt. No Kitchen, LR, BR & bathroom. Utilities included. 1 month security. $650/month. Avl. Now. 201-772-9965.

APARTMENTS FOR RENT HARRISON HARRISON 1st floor, 2 bedrooms, LR, kitchen. Close to PATH. $1200/month. 1-1/2 months security. Separate utilities. No pets. (973) 388-8916. HARRISON Newer home, 1 BR apt. LR & modern Kitchen. A/C. Avl. May 1st. $950/month. 973-699-4216. HARRISON Large 4 room spt. $950/month + security & utilities. No pets. (201) 991-6942. HARRISON Newly updated 2Bdr 1Bath 5room apt. QUIET home within walking distance to PATH Separate utilities. No smoking. No pets. Text or Call 862-215-6880 HARRISON 5 Rooms, 2 BR’s LR, DR, EIK, 2nd fl. Stove & refrigerator. C/A & Heat. Walk to Path. Avl. Now. Utilities Separate. No Laundry Hook-UP. No Pets. No Smoking. 1 ½ months security. $1400/month. Call 973-482-2628. Leave Message.

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HARRISON Ground Floor. 1 BR. Bath, LR & Kitchen. $930/month + utilities. 1 ó month security. 1 year lease. No smoking. No pets in building premises. Street parking. No laundry. Available Immediately. 973-481-5760 Between 6-7pm.

HARRISON 2nd floor apt. Close to Path. Pay your own utilities. $1,050 a month. Call 201-240-5198.

KEARNY 611 Elm St. 1 BR apt. Newly renovated. C/A. $900/month. 1 ½ security deposit. No pets. Available April 1st. (201) 993-4665.

KEARNY 2 BR, on Kearny Ave. steps to Bus. Separate utilities. No pets. (973) 951-7385.

HARRISON 1st fl, 2 BR, LR, DR/ EIK. All remodeled. Refrig included. No smoking, no pets. $1,450 month/heat included. Available now. Call or text Rosa 201-207-9158

HARRISON 2 bedrooms, kitchen, LR, bathroom. Recently renovated. Close To PATH. Available now. (201) 376‐3184

HARRISON Newly Renovated. 1st Fl.1 BR apt. LR, DR. $1,100/month + 1 month security. Avl May 1st. (347) 835-3645.

HARRISON 2 BR, 2 bath, Cleveland Ave. 1st fl apt. in newer 2 family house. Central AC, Central Gas/Heat. Some storage Avl. Refrigerator, W/D Like new condition. Must have excellent credit and rental history. Tenant pays utilities. No smoking, no pets. $1,400/month. Min 1 yr. lease. Call Angelo (954) 448-3339.

HARRISON New apt. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths master bedroom with private bath. Hardwood Floors, Tiled Floors in Kitchen & bath. Stove, Dishwasher, Central Air, intercom, walking distance to PATH and High school. No pets. Parking $1425/month 1-1/2 months security, Avl. 5/1/15. Call 201-998-1027.

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

HARRISON 3rd fl. Large Bedroom. Kitchen, LR, DR, walkin closets. Lots of closet space. 1 1/2 months security. No pets. No Smoking. Near Transportation. Available May 1st. 862-371-9418 also text.

KEARNY KEARNY Newly renovated, hardwood floors. Laundry onsite. HT/HW included. 2 BR start at $985. 1 BR start at $825. Jr. 1 BR start at $750. (201) 289-7096

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

KEARNY 3 rooms, HT/HW included. Elevated building. Laundry facility on premises.$950/month Call Sofia after 3pm 201-998-3516 or see super after 3pm 654 Elm St. Apt Basement 1.

KEARNY 3 Clean rooms. HT/HW included. From $895/month. See super 6 woodland Ave. Apt. 1, or call after 5pm 917-858-8246 for appointment.

KEARNY 1 BR HT/HW included. No pets. No Smoking. $950/month. 1 ½ months Security 201-997-0590.

KEARNY 3rd fl. 3 BR, 1 bath. Avl. Now. $1,300/month. 1 month security. Call 201-622-8315

KEARNY 2BR’s, no pets, no smoking, 1 year lease. Avl. April. 1 1/2 months security, $1.150.00/month + utilities. (201) 921-7608 (201) 951-3749.

KEARNY 6 room apt. W/W carpet. A/C’s, ceiling fans, refrigerator, $1,200/month + utilities. 1 ½ security. No pets. (201) 998-9676.

KEARNY Large 1 BR apt. Loft style. Featuring open floor plan, high ceiling, large windows, H/W floor throughout, New ceramic tile in bath. New kitchen, Ceiling fans in each room. $1200/month + security & utilities. No pets. (201) 991-6942.

KEARNY 1st floor apt. 2 bedrooms, LR, DR, Kitchen and bath. Separate Utilities. $1300 + 1 month security. W/D hook-up. Available Immediately. Call 201-207-8029.

KEARNY Arlington Section, 3 Bedrooms, Hardwood Floors throughout. 2nd fl. No pets. $1200/month. + utilities. 1 ½ months security. (973) 928-3620 (201) 991-0865.

KEARNY Large 1 BR, 2 Closets. 1 ½ months security. HT included. Hardwood Floors. Avl. Now. (201) 991-5460.

KEARNY 4 BR’s Ideal for large family. $1675/month. 1 month security. Avl. Now. 201-674-1473 or 732-602-4043.

KEARNY Renovated 2 bedrooms. Separate utilities. No pets. No washer/dryer. No smoking. Available now. $1200/month 1-1/2 months security. (201) 388-4259

KEARNY Modern 1 BR apt. Kitchen, LR. HT/HW included. $1,000/month. 1 1/2 months security. No dogs. References. Avl. Now. Leave Message. 201-998-1095.

KEARNY 1st fl. 2 BR, Small LR, EIK. No pets. No Smoking. $1,100/month. 1 month security. Avl. Now. Call After 4-7pm (973) 752-7398.

KEARNY Roosevelt school district, 2 BR LR, DR with galley kitchen & bathroom. Avl. May 1st. New carpet & tile floor. $1,250/month. Call 201-998-8138.

KEARNY 1st fl. 5 modern rooms, w/refrigerator. Clean & quiet. Pets considered. Near transportation. Available May 1st. (201) 600-5180.

KEARNY 5 room apt. No pets. $1300/month, separate utilities. 1-1/2 months security. Available May 1st. (201) 923-7611

KEARNY Kearny Ave. 2 bedrooms. $1,150/month. No pets. Separate utilities. 1-1/2 months security. Available Now. (201) 893-1955

To place an ad call: 201-991-1600 classified@theobserver.com APARTMENTS FOR RENT KEARNY 1st fl. 2 BR, Bathroom good condition, LR. $1,000/month. 1 month security. Available May 1st. (862) 944-4685.

KEARNY 2nd fl. 2 BR. LR, DR, Kitchen. $1,200/month. 1 month security. Availale May 1st. (201) 997-6282.

LYNDHURST

LYNDHURST 1 bedroom includes AC & All appliances, Laundry facility, parking. $995/month plus utilities. No pets. Smoke Free Building. Close to NYC transportation. (201) 970-3210

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

N.ARLINGTON Modern 1 BR, near Trans. No pets. No smoking. Parking on property. $975/month + utilities. 1 1/2 months security. (973) 779-8851.

NEWARK

NEWARK 1 BR $950/mo. Vailsburg / Near Seton Hall. HT/HW included. Safe/ Secure. Brick Historic Bldg. Extra Large BR. Newly Renovated. Kitchen, Bath, H/W Floors, Refrigerator, Ceiling Fans. 1 month security. Section 8 ok. No fees. No pets. Avl. Now (973) 216-9470.

N. ARLINgTON

N.ARLINGTON 16 Exton Ave. 1 BR. $1000/month. 1st fl. + basement area. Parking Avl. 1 month security. (732) 372-1217.

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N.ARLINGTON 5 room Modern apt. C/A, 1 car Parking. No pets. $1,600/month + utilities. 2200sq.ft. Call Al (973) 284-0904

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N.ARLINGTON 3 Bedrooms. Central Air. W/D Hook-up. Available June 1st. Also 2 Room apt. Avl. Immediately. Call (732) 648-1171.

N.ARLINGTON 2nd floor, 2 bedrooms, LR, kitchen. Separate utilities. No smoking. No pets. Available May 1st. (201) 647-4011

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$$ For Rent $$ 3 Bays Auto Repair Shop in Kearny, NJ Very Busy Intersection. (201) 998-1882.

KEARNY Office for rent, Kearny Ave. Pay own utilities 1 month security. Avl. Now. Please call (201) 997-0026.

KEARNY Store for rent currently hair salon could be rented with equipment. $1,600/month Hear & Hot Water Included. Call Afredo (732) 763-2961.

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

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

CONDO FOR RENT CLIFTON Allwood Mews, 2 Bdrm, LR, DR Garage, Deck, Washer/Dryer $2,400/month. O’HaraAgency (201)997‐6300.

GARAGE FOR RENT Garage for rent Arlington section in Kearny. 1 month security. $190/month. Available Now. (201) 889-8536 or (201) 955-0996.

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Party Hall For Rent • Affordable • A/C • Nice Setting 201-889-6677 201-572-1839 hOUSE FOR SALE N.ARLINGTON $250,000 2 Family, 1 BR each floor. 1 car garage. Ideal location. Close to NYC transportation. Call owner (973) 284-1056

ITEM FOR SALE Farm house style white & oak table with 4 chairs $225. Dining room table with 6 chairs, 2 table leafs, hutch & 4 Table pads $950. Oak Lighted curio cabinet with glass shelves $200. Brown leather sectional sofa w/recliner & chaise $850. (201) 246-0335.

ROOM FOR RENT BELLEVILLE Furnished room f/rent. Male preferred. Responsible. No kitchen. Available immediately. (973)332-5613

HARRISON Furnished Room for rent, Economic. Cable, Internet & utilities included. Close to Path. (973) 536-6559 (862) 849-2054.

LYNDHURST 667 Chase Ave. Shared room for rent. 1st fl. $600/month + 1/month security. Utilities included. (201) 981-4088. (201) 667-5920.

BELLEVILLE Nice area Room for rent. $400. 1 month security. Call after 4:00pm. (973) 336-5335 (862) 215-9440.

HARRISON Room f/rent. Share kitchen. Female preferred. Utilities included. Available now. (201) 978-4868 Se habla español.

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.

HARRISON Store front for rent (307 Harrison Ave). Approximately 1100 sq. ft. with 2 bathrooms. Located in the center of the town with heavy traffic. 10 minutes walking distance from PATH. Avl. May 1st. $1500/month plus all utilities. 1-year lease and Good Credit. Please call 862-222-4204.

Commercial space 1,800 sq.ft + basement 1,800 sq. ft. on Harrison Ave. Brand new building. Nice location (646) 675-5113.

KEARNY Store f/rent. $775/month, HT/HW included. 1-1/2 months security. Available now. (201) 726-0852

EMPLOYMENT/ hELP WANTED $$ Now Hiring! $$ Property inspectors FT/PT in your area. Free training provided. msangelabove@ comcast.net

(732)766-4425 ask for Mel

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

Now hiring servers and busboy. Must have experience. Must speak English and Spanish. Call 551-580-2244 Positions available immediately.

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

Book Keeping Full Time Monday - Friday Email resume to info@ marbleonline.com

Express cuts 4 men in North Arlington looking for a barber. Competitive salary & good tips. Leave message 201-998-7305

Stewart’s Root Beer Now Hiring for season Cooks, Waitress & Waiter Apply in person, 938 Passaic Ave. Kearny. (201) 998‐0600

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

EMPLOYMENT/ hELP WANTED

STORE FOR RENT KEARNY 355 kearny ave. Store for rent $800/month (201) 467-9533 (973) 465-0166

Drivers: CDL-A Positions-Home Daily! Up to $1300/wk to Start! $4,000 Sign-On Bonus. Paid Holidays/Time Off. Referral Bonus. Medical/Dental Coverage. Open House Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. 1305 Livingston Ave., North Brunswick, NJ 08902. 866-700-7582

PT Driver wanted. Must pass background check and clean driving record. (201) 246-8000.

Looking for fulltime masons and laborers with experience for Construction Company Call 908-635-1864

Drivers Wanted. Must have own vehicle. Se habla español. (201) 889-5995

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.

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To place an ad call: 201-991-1600 classified@theobserver.com CONSTRUCTION SERvICES Martinez Construction • Roofing • Chimneys • Basement •Gutter • Masonry • Chimney & Roof Leak Work Exterior and Interior

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Dispatcher: Local trucking Company in Kearny, NJ is looking for an experienced dispatcher to be responsible for the scheduling and management of truck driver’s daily loads. Long haul and regional LTL operations experience required. Salary negotiable with experience. (201) 997-9250 Thomas McDermott.

Frank’s Truck Center A light Medium & Heavy duty Truck dealership has immediate openings for Mechanics in both car & truck shops Min. 2yrs. Exp. ASE certification a plus. must have diagnostics & computer skills. Fleet Maint.Techs. also apply. Pay based on level of experience. & certification. Full benefit package. Email resume to pezjo@aol.com.

hANDYMAN SERvICES DO IT ALL Interior/Exterior new & repairs. All types of carpentry. Reasonable rates, quality work, reliable, experienced. 13VH06620900

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Handyman Star All inside or outside repairs. Windows, painting, sheetrock, carpentry, masonry, and decks. No job too big or small. Free estimates.

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F/T SALES REPS Positions available for the NJ, NY & PA areas for a Food Distributor Company. Must be fluent English & Spanish Call (201)997-7689 X1104

Looking for Full time Driver/CDL experienced and Helper for Driver both positions MUST speak English and Spanish. Call (201) 997-7689 Ext. 1104 Positions available immediately

Couple from Poland will clean houses, apartment, offices. References.

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Polish woman will clean Home or Office. Please call Maria at 201-991-9126. References available.

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Ceramic Tile Repairs • Walls & Floors • Big & Small • Regrouting • Caulking • Repair soap dishes • Tile Floors. Free Est. Fully Ins.

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

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

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

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mARIO ESpOSITO LANDSCApING LLC Spring Clean-Up Lawn maintenance Top Soil • Mulch • Snow Removal Free Estimates (201)438-3991

LAUNDRY SERvICE

Don’t worry about washing or folding clothes. Let me do your clothes for you. References available. Call Norma (201) 921-3954 (Ironing separate)

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PAiNTiNG & DECORATiNG An American Painter Exterior & Interior Power washing & House cleaning. Decks & siding Refinished Free Estimates! Senior Discounts! William J. McGuire. (201) 955-2520.

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

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Professional HousePainter 165. Interior & Exterior Printing - Plastering - Taping Free Estimates

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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

Diamond Plumbing & Drain Cleaning. Lic#11789 Plumbing & Sewer Cleaning. 15% Senior Discount. No job to small. (732) 803-6510.

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

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

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Buying old tube set radios, Tube Amplifiers, Parts. Vacuum Tubes – 1 item or large collection. Call (914) 589-3751

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

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ESTATE SALE By All Cities 176 Edgewood Ave. Clifton. #830 sale 93pm. 4/10, 4/11 & 4/12 Sports Memorabilia, Vintage, Mid century, custom jewelry, perfumes, diggers basement.

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Check out HCCC spring open house Hudson County Community College will host a spring open house for potential students Saturday, April 11, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the college’s Culinary Conference Center, 161 Newkirk St., two blocks from the PATH Journal Square center in Jersey City. The college will waive its application fee for prospective students who attend the open house. “There is a common misconception that these open houses are exclusively for those who are about to graduate high school; but that is not the case,” said HCCC President Dr. Glen Gabert. “These events are for everyone who is thinking about attending college. That includes those who delayed their studies to start their families, those who began college and left, and those who want to reinvent or revitalize

their careers and their lives.” Gabert said that HCCC is the perfect first step to acquiring a college degree without becoming saddled with debt that often is associated with higher education. Its tuition is a fraction of the cost of four-year organizations. If someone is contemplating a bachelor’s degree, they can save tens of thousands of dollars by getting their associate’s degree at HCCC and then transferring. Additionally, about 90% of the students receive financial assistance and/or scholarships from the HCCC Foundation. The open house will offer information about the college’s admissions process and its 51 degree and 15 certificate programs, a financial-aid workshop, the transfer agreements HCCC has with four-year colleges

and universities, and the noncredit offerings for personal enrichment and professional development. Attendees can also learn about HCCC’s transfer agreement with St. Peter’s University and its Dual Admission Program with New Jersey City University. In addition, they will be able to tour the college’s Journal Square Campus, and meet and talk with HCCC students, faculty, and other members of the college’s professional staff. Those interested in attending the spring open house are asked to register online at http://www.hccc.edu/ openhouse/. Questions about the open house, the HCCC admission process and the course offerings may be addressed by emailing admissions@hccc.edu or calling 201-714-7200.

Best to replace missing back tooth Smile Design Specialists, 312 Belleville Tpk., North Arlington, announces National Prosthodontics Awareness week (NPAW) is April 12 to 18. With 178 million people in the U.S. missing at least one tooth and 33 million Americans having no natural teeth, NPAW aims to increase awareness about the importance of proper oral health and prosthodontic solutions to missing teeth.

Smile Design’s Dr. Richard Ekstein says that patients often ask if they have to replace a missing tooth in the back of the mouth, since no one can see it. His answer is yes. When you lose even a single tooth, he notes, it will result in bone loss, changes in bite, cause food impaction and result in adjacent teeth moving forward towards the missing space. The longer one waits to get

it replaced, the more challenging the clinical situation is; yet if you fix it fast, the cycle stops. Ekstein is one of only 16 board-certified prosthodontists -- specialists with advanced residency training in replacement of missing teeth -- in New Jersey. For an immediate appointment for any dental issue or a second opinion, call 201-991-1228.

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