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By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – It was supposed to happen April 1 but now the sponsors are predicting that the long anticipated Harrison Health Center will open no later than year’s end. Under a plan initially pitched by the late Mayor Raymond McDonough, the North Hudson Community Action Corp. (NHCAC) will be operating a “Federally Qualified Health Center,” providing primary and preventive care to low income patients from leased space at the Town Hall Annex on Harrison Ave. To that end, Harrison advertised for bids to reconfigure the 3,580 square feet of space at the annex – that will be leased to the NHCAC for $24,000 a year – to accommodate what will be four examination rooms, offices for a physician and nurse and/ or nurse practitioner, a waiting room, utility rooms and bathrooms. But the bids came in well above the funds budgeted – in excess of $500,000 – partly triggered by including displacement of a former basement bank vault as part of the job specifications, an expensive proposition. see HEALTH CENTER page

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phen’s School, watching the smoke rise above what had been the World Trade Center. That boy, now a young KEARNY – man, grew up to become a On Sept. 11, 2001, a young member of the Kearny Fire boy stared out a 5th-grade classroom window in St. Ste- Department. And in addition

to serving his hometown, he is serving his country -- as a member of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. Next week, he’ll leave both the town and the country, headed for Afghanistan on

a deployment that will last anywhere from six months to a year. But no matter how long he’s gone, he will be held in see MARINE page

Township losing faithful civil servant By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent

LYNDHURST – When she was appointed Township Clerk, her office was still in the Municipal Building, computers were just starting to take hold and New Jersey had just adopted

the Open Public Records Act (OPRA) six months prior. Since then, there’s been a few tons of paperwork that have passed under the watchful eyes of Helen Polito, who is now getting ready to call it a day. Polito is set to retire May 31 after nearly 13 years as mu-

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NORTH ARLINGTON – he North Arlington Knights of Columbus, Queen of Peace Council 3428, holds its 21st annual Shields Awards dinner Saturday, April 18, at 6:30 p.m., at the Columbian Club hall, 194 River Road. Tickets are $30; $10 for youngsters ages 6 to 12. To purchase tickets, call 201463-2151. Grand Knight Bill Mackey is chairman of this year’s gala which is being catered by Slice of North Arlington. “We normally draw between 120 and 140 people to the affair,” Mackey said. Guests are asked to consider donating non-perishable, unexpired food items for the Council’s “Food for Families” project. During the past two years, the project collected 2,000 pounds of food, all of which was donated to the Queen of Peace Food Pantry, according to Mackey. The 2015 honorees, who – as Mackey put it – are being feted “for wanting to make a difference in their community,” are: Barbara Arena, Public School Teacher of the Year; Patricia Cordero and Kathleen Petrocelli, Parochial School Teachers of the Year; Agostino Feola Jr., Police Officer of the Year; Jack Fladung, Firefighter of the Year; Danielle Chiaro, CCD Teacher of the Year; Betsy Trunzo, Senior Citizen of the Year; Michelle Carvalho, EMT of the Year; Mary Swedeski Biro, Veteran of the Year; and Anthony Blanco, Citizen of the Year. Barbara Arena is a 30year teacher in the North Arlington public school system, including 20 years as a first-grade instructor at Roosevelt School where

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2% annual raises for cops for 3 years EAST NEWARK – orough police salaries are going up a bit but some of the increase will be offset by cops having to contribute, to some extent, toward the cost of their health benefits. That’s the mixed news contained in a new labor contract between the borough and the East Newark branch of the Harrison Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association Local 22 which runs from Jan. 1, 2014, to Dec. 31, 2016. The agreement, which has been ratified by the PBA and approved April 8 by the borough governing body, calls for 2% pay raises for 2014, 2015 and 2016. Borough police had been working under their old contract which expired Dec. 31, 2013. Police Chief Anthony Monteiro said that members of the ENPD should be receiving their retroactive pay sometime in May. Under a two-tier pay system the borough implemented in the last PBA contract, police employees hired prior to May 1, 2012, get one set of salaries and those “newbies” hired after May 1, 2012, get another. Both are based on rank and file cops achieving maximum pay after 10 steps. So factoring in the 2% in-

crease each of the three years of the new contract, the salary guide for cops on the payroll before May 1, 2012, shows, as an example, that the annual base pay for a cop on the third step will rise from the current $50,119 to $53,187 over the life of the contract; annual base pay for a cop on the seventh step will go from the current $67,472 to $71,602; and annual base pay for a cop at the 10th or highest step will climb from the current $80,922 to $85,875. By contrast, the salary guide for cops hired after May 1, 2012, indicates that annual base pay for a cop on the third step going from the current $33,000 to $35,020 over the life of the contract; annual base pay for a cop on the seventh step, from the current $55,000 to $58,366; and annual base pay for a cop on the 10th step, from the current $70,000 to $74,285. For those superior officers hired after May 1, 2012, sergeants will see their annual base pay increase from the current $82,980 to $88,059; lieutenants, from $89,618 to $95,103; and captains, from $95,426 to $101,267. For those superiors hired prior to May 1, 2012, sergeants’ pay will go from $73,458 to $76,426; lieutenants, from $80,228 to $83,469; and cap-

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‘Gang member,’ wanted in Va., arrested By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent

The suspect, Andrew Armstrong, 32, gave police a Kearny address, but this was believed to be false, Dowie KEARNY – said. “known gang member” The chief said that, shortly -- who was wanted by after 8:30 a.m., April 9, two Virginia authorities and KPD officers, Sgt. Paul Berwas the subject of a national shefski and P.O. John Fabula, law enforcement alert -- was on patrol in separate cars, remanded, without bail, to the each noticed a man “lurking” Hudson County Jail following in the area of Kearny Ave. and his arrest last Thursday morn- Beech St. ing in Kearny, KPD Chief John As they kept him under Dowie reported. observation, he was seen

entering an areaway between two buildings and later emerging near Quincy Ave. carrying “a pretty large amount” of scrap metal, police said. Detaining him for a field interview, they conducted a warrant check and learned that he was wanted by authorities in Alexandria, Va. When that jurisdiction was contacted later, the KPD was told that extradition proceedings would begin and Virginia

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Armstrong was arrested, charged in Kearny with theft and defiant trespass and with being a fugitive from justice, and was jailed without bail pending the extradition. His Virginia warrant was reportedly for drug-related offenses. Authorities said that the FBI’s National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database contained a Law Enforcement Caution alert from South Plainfield identifying Armstrong as a known gang member, possibly a member of the Bloods.

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utley PD is searching for a man who pulled an armed robbery of a local service station last week. Police said they were called to the US Gas station at Kingsland and Passaic Aves., at about 10:26 p.m., Thursday, April 9, on a report of a stickup. A station attendant told officers that a light-skinned black male of thin build, wearing a white hat and dark clothing, forced him into an office

and struck him in the side. Police said the suspect displayed a handgun and made off with an undisclosed amount of cash. As of last week, detectives were reviewing surveillance tape from the area around the station and seeking possible witnesses to interview. Police believe the suspect lingered in the area for several minutes before committing the robbery. Police Chief Tom Strumolo

said that officers responded within seconds of receiving the call from the station and that dash cameras and automated license plate recognition systems with which some patrol cars are equipped, are being checked for possible leads. Mayor/Police Director

Alphonse Petracco noted this marks the second time this station has been robbed since 2011 when the suspects used a stolen car and brandished a handgun. He said that the station’s proximity to major highways makes it a vulnerable target. Police are urging anyone

with information on the latest incident to contact Nutley PD by calling 973-284-4940 or by using the new anonymous Tip Hot Line by texting information to “CRIMES” (274637) using keyword “NPDTIPS” or by logging into Tipsoft.com. – Ron Leir

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hen I was a toddler, there was no such thing as pre-school or day-care. Formal education began at kindergarten, or, for many kids, not until first grade. Until age 5 or so, we were free to be unrestricted children. While the daddies were out hunting/gathering and the mommies were cleaning the caves, we tots were outside playing with our pet brontosaurus. (The brontosaurus was the approved child-safe pet; when we got older, we might be allowed to have a T. Rex, provided it had obedience training.) In any case, yours truly never went to pre-school. But if I ever felt deprived because of that (and I haven’t), today’s world offers a second chance. And this particular second chance is yet more evidence that today’s world is going stark raving mad. Recently, a friend sent me an email link to an ABC News story about “the world’s

first day-care experience for adults.” What? Yes, over in Brooklyn there has been established an adult pre-school, where for between $333 and $999 per month (the difference in price was not clearly explained in the email), you can attend classes featuring dress-up, games of musical chairs, Play-Doh crafting, fingerpainting, etc. You will also have naptime. And maybe a field trip or two -- but the destination was not specified. (I’d vote for a pub crawl.) “In this one-month adventure,” the school’s founder was quoted as saying, “we’ll explore preschool concepts, like sharing and friendship, in order to apply and inject play, wonder, self-belief, and community into our grown-up lives.” The program also includes a “parents day,” when the students can invite an (other) adult to speak to the class. (I would invite a psychiatrist.)

All of this reminded me of another “return to your youth” school I had heard about many years ago. This one was in England. For a fee -- can’t recall the price -- you could book a week at a private girls’ “boarding school” and relive all the joys of your privileged British adolescence. It was touted as an alternative vacation option. The adult female students would be issued uniforms and live in dorms and spend their days in class and their evenings doing homework. There must have been some social events, too, but these have faded from my memory. I was actually intrigued, until it dawned on me that I had never been either British or privileged. I decided to give that particular “reliving” experi-

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ence a pass. As for the adult pre-school, I’ll give that a pass, too. I already have enough “play, wonder, self-belief, and community” in my grown-up life. That’s because I’ve never completely grown up -- as I have been told more than once. And I wouldn’t change that at all. – Karen Zautyk

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KPD: ‘Unwanted advances’ at carnival A 21-year-old Newark man was arrested last week for allegedly fondling a 15-yearold girl on a ferris wheel at a Passaic Ave. carnival, Kearny police reported. Sgt. Peter Gleason, Det. Ray Lopez and Officer Chris Medina responded to the fair at 9 p.m., Sunday, April 5, on a complaint from the young victim. The teen said that while she was on the ride, she was accosted by a man who began touching her, Chief John Dowie reported. Dowie said “she let him know more than once” that the advances were unwanted, but the fondling continued. When the officers arrived, the man had left, but Lopez developed a suspect, and Angelo Villalona was arrested that same night at his Newark home. He was charged with criminal sexual conduct, and the Hudson County Sex Crimes Unit was notified. ••• Other recent reports from the Kearny police blotter included the following:

April 2 Vice officers were at Elm St. and Stuyvesant Ave. at 9:30 p.m. when they observed a man in a parked car apparently ingesting a CDS from a straw. The car pulled away, but the officers stopped it at Elm St. and Midland Ave. and questioned passenger Alessandro Olaya, 27, of Kearny, who was reportedly found to be in possession of one oxycontin pill and one alprazolam tablet. He was charged with unlawful possession of prescription drugs and possession of paraphernalia. April 5 Officer Cesar Negron responded to the 800 block of Chestnut St. at 2:30 p.m. on the report of a suspicious person in the backyard of an unoccupied dwelling. At the scene, the officer encountered Courtney Conner, 25, of East Orange, and arrested him after a warrant check showed he was wanted by East Orange on a motor vehicle charge. April 6 At 11:30 a.m., Officer John

Fabula attempted to stop a 2000 Ford pickup that made an illegal U-turn on Kearny Ave. at Afton St., but the truck, with the officer following, proceeded down Afton to Maple St., to Windsor St., to Bergen Ave. -failing to yield to a pedestrian and running a stop sign along the way, police said. Fabula lost sight of it on Bergen. However, at 11 a.m. the next day, he spotted the same vehicle double-parked on the 200 block of Maple and confronted the driver, 27-year-old Noel Wessigk of Madison. A warrant check revealed that Wessigk was wanted on a disorderly conduct charge by Elizabeth. He was arrested on that and also issued summonses for careless driving, failing to yield, and making an unsafe turn. ••• At 3 p.m., at Kearny and

Garfield Aves., a 2008 Ford with an “extremely loud muffler” caught the attention of Officer Jordenson Jean, who stopped the vehicle at Pavonia Ave. and found that the driver, Hakeem Ford, 39, of Jersey City, had a suspended license and a MV warrant from Paramus, police said. Ford was arrested and taken to headquarters. ••• Officers Luis Moran and Kevin Arnesman were called to the town clerk’s office in Town Hall at 3:45 p.m. on a report of a disorderly person. Police said John Quinn, 51, of North Arlington, had apparently just wandered in and started acting out. Quinn was arrested after a warrant check showed he had one from Wood-Ridge. ••• Anthony Booker, 28, of Newark, was taken into custody on

a Newark warrant after Officer Brian Wisely observed him at 7 p.m. near Kearny and Bergen Aves. Booker was brought to HQ and the Newark PD was notified. April 7 At 4 p.m., at Liberty and Maple Sts., Vice detectives observed a 17-year-old Kearny male “manipulating” a Rockstar energy drink can, the top of which popped open, causing small baggies of suspected marijuana to pop out. As the teen was retrieving them, the detectives approached and confiscated seven pot baggies, several empty baggies and a hand-rolled cigar, police said. The teen was charged with possession of the drug and paraphernalia and was released to the custody of a parent. ••• see KPD page

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Prison term for protecting prostitution A

BELLEVILLE – township man who was employed as a Jersey City fire inspector has been sentenced to a year and a day in prison for accepting bribes in return for providing certificates of occupancy to two Hudson County prostitu-

tion operations. U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman said Phillip Procaccino, 56, of Belleville, had admitted that, in October 2013, he accepted $2,500 in exchange for his official assistance in obtaining an occupancy certificate for a massage parlor that

was a cover for prostitution. In addition, Procaccino offered to provide advance notice of inspections so the owner and employees could hide evidence of illegal activity, Fishman’s office reported. Procaccino also agreed to take 10% of future profits from a

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• For Renters/Tenants: Form “A” for all persons who rent. (This form is available at the Residency Office). This form must be signed and notarized by the landlord. • For Homeowners: Homeowners, THAT RESIDE IN HARRISON, must produce a deed or tax bill from the town of Harrison or mortgage papers for that property. • Everyone must provide three of the following: • Current PSE&G bill • Current telephone bill • Current Cable bill • Paycheck stub with current address • Bank statement with current address INCOMPLETE REGISTRATION PACKETS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. # 2 Please make sure your packet contains the following: • Child’s original birth certificate and health records-indicating the child’s immunization history. (see below for minimum health requirements) • Parent’s identification (Driver’s license or passport, or some form of government identification). • Custody papers (if parents are divorced or person is not parent, but has legal custody of student). Minimum Health Requirements 1. D.P.T.(diphtheria Pertussis –Tetanus) 4 doses, with one dose given after the child’s fourth birthday or any 5 does 2. Polio – 3 doses, with one dose given after the child’s fourth birthday or any 4 doses 3. M.M.R. ( Measles – Mumps – Rubella) 2 doses given after the child’s first birthday 4. Hepatitis B- 3 doses 5. Varicella – 1 dose 6. A physical is required (if the child was in pre-school a copy of that physical may be used). YOU MUST HAVE ALL THE ABOVE INFORMATION OR YOUR REGISTRATION PACKET WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. NO SHOTS / NO SCHOOL The above dates are for 5 year olds only. Pre- School Handicapped Program Harrison- Residents of Harrison should be advised that there are programs for the pre-school handicapped, age’s three to five. If a parent feels that a child has a special problem they should contact the office of Special Services at 973-483-2128.

All prospective registrants must meet the same requirements set forth for kindergarten registration.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION JAMES P. DORAN, Ed. D. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE “It is the policy of the Board of Education of the Harrison Public Schools not to discriminate in itsprograms, activities, employment practices or admission policies on the basis of race, color,creed, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, genetics, affectional and sexual orientation,disability or social or economic status.”

separate prostitution business in return for both a certificate of occupancy and “one day’s advance notice of any police activity targeting the business.” Both businesses were located in Jersey City. Procaccino, who had pleaded guilty to one count

of extortion, was sentenced April 7 by U.S. District Judge Katharine S. Hayden in Newark federal court. Following the prison term, he is to serve one year of supervised release.

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Register now for annual Yard & Sidewalk Sale Once again, Kearny residents have a great reason to get started on their spring cleaning as the immensely popular annual KUEZ Kearny Town-Wide Yard and Sidewalk Sale returns Saturday and Sunday, May 2 and 3, from 9 to 4 p.m. Participants will, as always, have an entire weekend to turn their seldom-used or long-forgotten goods into some extra cash during the rain-or-shine event. “There is no question that this is among the most popular KUEZ-sponsored events,” said John Peneda, KUEZ coordinator. “The event energizes the town and helps bring new visitors and shoppers to Kearny. “We are also always working on creative new ways our KUEZ member businesses can jump on board, benefit from the sale, and take advantage of the influx of visitors and shoppers to our town.” Here’s how it works: Any Kearny resident can host a yard sale that weekend at their home. There is no fee to register, no permits to obtain. Those who register before the deadline of April 17 will be identified on a special Yard Sale printed map that will be distributed to

thousands of shoppers. The KUEZ will be aggressively promoting and advertising the sale throughout the area. Peneda is reminding potential participants that Yard Sale registration forms must be legible. “We have a lot of registration forms that we simply cannot read,” he said, noting that “we will not be able to include these sellers in our materials.” In addition to producing a special Yard Sale map, the KUEZ will once again provide a special interactive Google Map that will list not only the sellers’ addresses, but also some of the items they will have for sale. There is no charge to participate, but participation as a seller is open only to residents and homes in Kearny. Registration forms can be obtained at the KUEZ offices, at Town Hall, or downloaded from the Town of Kearny website at www. kearnynj.org. Completed forms may be dropped off at or mailed to the KUEZ Office, 410 Kearny Ave., Kearny N.J. 07032, faxed (201-955-1827), or emailed to kearnyyardsale@ kearnynj.org no later than April 17. For more information, call 201-955-7981.

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minister, lector and a member of the parish Life Committee as a Thumann’s distributor. and works at the rectory once In 1965, he joined the North a month. She is treasurer of Arlington Volunteer Fire the Rosary Society for which Department as a reserve and, she organizes a fundraising caa year later, became a regular sino trip. For the past 20 years, member. On March 7, 1981, she has administered Comhe was part of the crew who munion to the sick at Clara rescued an elderly tenant from Maass Medical Center. She a fire at 220 Gold St. for which is secretary of the Queen of he received a lifesaving award. Peace Ladies Bowling League. He has served in various ranks She has served on the borough including chief of the departBoard of Health and Shade ment. His son John Vincent is Tree Commission. also a firefighter. Jack is now Michelle Carvalho joined a borough crossing guard at the North Arlington Volunteer Prospect Ave. and Hedden Emergency Squad in OctoTerrace. He and his wife also ber 2010. After attending the have a daughter Laura Louise Bergen County EMS training and four grandchildren, Glenn, center, she became certiMarina, Rachel and Jonathan. fied as an EMT in June 2011. Danielle Chiaro, raised in With NAVES, she has served Jersey City, moved to North on the executive board, vice Arlington a decade ago. She president, Saturday day crew has a B.A. in English litchief and a member of the erature, a minor in women’s interview committee. She also history, a master’s degree in helps train new members. She education with a concentrahas volunteered thousands tion in literacy and holds an of hours of service to the educational specialist degree borough and is ready to take in curriculum and instrucon additional tours of duty at tion. As a volunteer catechist, special events, meetings and she shares Catholic lessons snow watches. of love, justice, charity, carMary Swedeski Biro ating and compassion with her tended Queen of Peace fifth-grade CCD students and, Elementary and High School at the same time, aspires to where she played softball and enable her students to become basketball. After working in independent thinkers who can the private sector, she joined improve the world. She is dethe Army and was assigned voted to her husband Aquilino to the operation and mainteand her daughter Gloria. nance of vehicles and aircraft. Betsy Trunzo, an alumna She volunteered to serve in of Barringer High School, Kuwait in 1996 and received Newark, has lived in North an Army Achievement Medal Arlington since 1969. After for outstanding performance working 36 years for Blue under very stressful circumCross/Blue Shield of N.J. and stances. After her honorable five years for the Archdiocese discharge in 2002, she became of Newark, she retired to care lead line service technician at for her elderly mother. After Teterboro Airport. In North her mother’s passing, she was Arlington, she is chaplain of a medical receptionist for the VFW and is junior vice five years. At Queen of Peace commander of the American Church, she is a Eucharistic SHIELDS from

Arthritis exercise Job Haines Home, 250 Bloomfield Ave., Bloomfield, invites the community to join its Arthritis Foundation Exercise program Wednesday, April 15, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. This free program runs seven consecutive weeks and uses gentle activities to help those who have joint, and/or muscle problems achieve improved joint mobility, muscle strength and increase overall stamina. The program is designed to heighten participants’ aware-

ness of arthritis exercise principles, joint protection principles and relaxation techniques and to provide methods for incorporating these self-care skills into the home environment. The class will be taught by a certified instructor and conducted in accordance with the guidelines established by the National Arthritis Foundation. To R.S.V.P., call Danyette Randolph at 973-743-0792, ext. 119. For more information, www.job-haines.org.

Legion. She is also a faith formation teacher in Verona. She and her husband Joe live in Bloomfield with their children Joseph, 6, and Loretta, 2. Anthony Blanco, 84, moved in 1945 with his family from Newark to North Arlington where he graduated from North Arlington High School. After getting his teaching

degree from Montclair State Teachers College, he began his career in February 1995, teaching history at NAHS where he served as baseball coach, vice principal and principal. He also served in the Army. Eventually, he became the borough’s superintendent of schools before retiring in 1991. Since then, he has served as

president of the Lions Club and is now in his third term as a member of the North Arlington Board of Education. Currently, he is the mayor’s representative on the Public Library Board of Trustees. He is married to Aidee and is the proud father of Paul and Philip. – Ron Leir

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the hearts of two families -his immediate family and the one called the KFD. Firefighter Mark Isabella Jr., 24 years old and Kearny born and raised, has been a member of the department for just 13 months, but that has been enough time for him to earn the respect of those we call The Bravest. Last Friday, every firefighter from every company who serves on the same shift as Isabella gathered at KFD headquarters on Midland Ave. to honor him in advance of his deployment. (The only ones missing were those at the South Kearny firehouse, who had to remain down at their frontier post.) The informal ceremony included the placing of a Blue Service Star flag decal on Engine 1, Isabella’s rig. The symbol, indicating that a member of one’s family is on active military duty, will remain on the vehicle until the firefighter comes home.

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Members of Kearny Fire Department gather on Midland Ave. to honor their soon-to-be-deployed brother, FF Mark Isabella Jr. (standing, center). BOTTOM: The crew from KFD’s Engine 1 (from l.): Firefighter Victor Girdwood, Capt. Dave Kealy, Firefighters Mark Isabella Jr. and Rich Lowinger.

Isabella’s parents, Florence and Mark Sr., were guests at the gathering. “As a father, I am very proud of his accomplishments,” said Mark Sr., noting that among these was Mark Jr.’s serving as a squad leader throughout his Marine Corps training at Parris Island. The Isabellas also had words of appreciation for the KFD. “As the parents, we are truly honored and grateful for the support we are receiving from

the Kearny Fire Department,” Mark Sr. said, adding, “They’re a great bunch of guys.” Capt. Dave Kealy from Station 1 on Davis Ave., where FF Isabella is assigned, described him as “a great asset, hardworking and very enthusiastic.” “We’re going to be real sorry to see him go, but we’re looking forward to getting him back in six to 12 months,” the captain said. This will be the first

deployment for Isabella, who has served in the Marine Corps Reserve for 4 1/2 years. He noted that he joined the Corps for the same reasons he joined the KFD: “To help people, to give something back.” As a boy growing up, being a fireman was “a dream job,” he said. And then he made it a reality. “I’m proud and honored,” he told us, “to have both of the best jobs in the

world: a U.S. Marine and a firefighter.” As we were leaving the farewell ceremony, Isabella’s mom, Florence, took us aside. She wanted to say something that her emotions hadn’t allowed her to express aloud in front of everyone, including her son. “I want him to know that his mother is extremely proud of him,” she said, “and that I will miss him more than he will know.”

North Arlington Library’s 75th Anniversary By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent

“Ninotchka” starring Garbo. And, in North Arlington, local history was made when residents voted 1,142 to 293 in a NORTH ARLINGTON – public referendum to establish Newspaper headlines in November 1939 featured such the borough’s first official Free Public Library. stories as a failed assassinaThat was followed by the tion attempt on Hitler, the first incorporation of the borough’s animal conceived by artificial first seven-member Public insemination (a rabbit), the Library Board of Trustees: Alfirst air-conditioned car exexander Alan, W. R. Holbert, hibited in Chicago (a Packard) Joseph Ovies, Nina R. Harand the premiere of the film rington, Alice B. Stover, Helen

M. Martin and Burt Gamage. Stover became the first borough librarian. The North Arlington Public Library is inviting the public to join in a celebration of its 75th anniversary Saturday, April 18, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the library, next to Borough Hall on Ridge Road. Activities, according to a flier put out by the library, will include “reflection on the library’s legacy, photographs

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on display, a [craft] activity for children, refreshments and giveways to commemorate the day.” Before the 1939 referendum was held, a borough Library Commission operated a small library from a former storefront space, several blocks west of Ridge Road. In his book, “A Place in History: North Arlington, New Jersey, A Centennial Chronicle of the Birthplace of Steam Power in America,” author Merritt Ierley writes that that first library “was opened in 1938 in the rear of a variety store at the corner of Sunset and Prospect Aves.” And, Ierley notes, “… [the library’s] collection expanded, and by the late 1950s the library had taken over the entire store.” Patricia (Werdann) Brooks

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W.H.A.T. presents ‘Flat Stanley’ “The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley” opens at the West Hudson Arts and Theater Company (W.H.A.T.) on April 17. The family-friendly production will take audiences on a wild coast-to-coast overseas adventure in this family production, sponsored by the Kearny Education Association (KEA). Taking audiences from Hollywood to Paris to Hawaii and back, the musical stage adaptation of Jeff Brown’s beloved children’s book “Flat Stanley” is filled with infectious songs, memorable characters and exotic locales.

“What I love about the show are all the teachable moments that don’t feel like lessons,” says W.H.A.T. president Jerry Ficeto. “It’s a fun, Broadway-style musical comedy about the value of being different and the importance of family. With this production we are encouraging theater goers to let their imaginations soar, just as Flat Stanley does as he travels all over the world in search of adventure and fun. We hope audience members will bring their own Flat Stanleys to the theater to experience this live stage performance together.”

After wishing on a star, young Stanley Lambchop finds himself in a very unique situation. He has been transformed in to a very, very flat little boy – Flat Stanley! With the help of the postal service, his family and friends, Flat Stanley travels the world in search of adventure. Performances are Friday, April 17, at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, April 18, at 1:30 and 4

p.m.; Friday, April 24, at 7:30 p.m.; and Saturday, April 25, at 1:30 p.m., at the W.H.A.T. Theater, in residence at the First Lutheran Church, 65 Oakwood Ave., Kearny. The performance runs about an hour. A meet-and-greet with the cast is held after each show. Directing for the first time with W.H.A.T. is Kristine Munchkin. The cast includes:

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Food vendors from around the country will return to offer Italian, Greek, Mexican, and American foods. Fairgoers will be delighted with classic ‘Fair Fare’ such as corn dogs, funnel cakes and more. State Fair Meadowlands occupies over 35 acres of fairgrounds plus parking. Fair hours are: Monday through Thursday, 6 p.m. to midnight; Fridays, 6 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Saturdays, 2 p.m. to 1 a.m.; and Sundays, 2 p.m. to midnight. On opening Dollar Night, June 19, the fair is open 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. On Friday, July 3, the fair is open 2 p.m. to 1 a.m.; and on Saturday, July 4, 2 p.m. to 1 a.m. Parking is free Monday through Wednesday, and $5, Thursdays through Sundays. On opening night, parking is $2. The fair will again be offering free shuttle buses from/ to Secaucus Junction; details to come. Visit www.njfair.com for more information.

Bloomfield coed aided special needs group Linzee Duncan of Bloomfield was among students at the University of Scranton who participated in alternative spring break service trips in March that allowed them to work with the homeless, former gang members, children with disabilities

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Wednesday, April 22, at noon, at the Salvation Army, 443 Chestnut St. For more information, call Joann at 201-998-3018. Friends of the Kearny Public Library host “A Night of Magic” fundraiser Friday, April 24, 7 to 11 p.m., at Michael’s Riverside Italian Restaurant, 528 River Road, Lyndhurst. Proceeds benefit the library. The $50 admission includes appetizers, a full buffet dinner, and dessert. To secure a seat or to make a donation to the Friends of the Kearny Public Library, mail a check to Friends of the Kearny Bloomfield Bloomfield Public Library, 90 Public Library, 759 Kearny Ave., Kearny, N.J. 07032. For more inBroad St., hosts these events: • Union City Chamber Play- formation, call Jennifer Cullen at 201-991-6612 by April 20. ers perform Saturday, April 18, The library invites beginat 2 p.m. The program includes ning and challenged readers, Beethoven’s “Spring Sonata,” ages 5 to 12, to spend some time Romantic French and Italian reading to Fosse, a registered songs by Massenet, Faure and therapy dog, Wednesday, April more. 22, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Each ses• Book Club meets Monday, sion will last 10 minutes and May 4, 6:45 to 7:45 p.m., to will only be open to a limited discuss “The Night Circus” by number of children. Call the Erin Morgenstern. For more library at 201-998-2666 to reinformation or for help in locating a copy of the selection, serve a spot. Kearny UNICO sponsors a call the reference desk at 973Flapjack Fundraiser Saturday, 566-6200, ext. 219 or 220. May 2, 8 to 10 a.m., at Apple • During National Library bee's, 175 Passaic Ave. BreakWeek, April 13-18, borrowers fast includes pancakes, sausage, can clear fines on overdue books by helping the local food scrambled eggs and a beverage. Tickets are $10. To purbank. For every dollar in overdue fines, donate a non-perish- chase tickets, contact Judy at able boxed or canned food item 201-991-5812. Proceeds benefit the chapter's scholarship fund whose expiration date is still and other charities. valid. Delinquent borrowers First Baptist Church of Arcannot use food to satisfy lost lington, 650 Kearny Ave., holds materials or to pay for fines a free clothing give away Satfrom other libraries. Food will urday, April 25, 9 a.m. to noon. be donated to the Church on (Raindate is May 9). the Green's food pantry. The Woman’s Club of Arlington hosts a spring tea luncheon Harrison with award-winning mystery American Legion Post 282, author Eleanor Kuhns Sunday, 8 Patterson St., hosts these April 19, 1 to 4 p.m., at Courtevents: • Police and Firemen awards yard Marriott, 1 Polito Ave., Lyndhurst. Autographed books will be presented Saturday, will be available for sale. The April 25, at 4 p.m. event includes a 50/50 drawing • Karaoke is every first Friand gift basket raffles. Part of day of the month at 7 p.m. the proceeds will go to local organizations for scholarships Kearny and the rest to NAMI NJ, a The Salvation Army, 443 statewide non-profit organizaChestnut St., offers computer tion dedicated to improving the classes Mondays and Tueslives of individuals and families days, 10 a.m. to noon. Cost is $30 per 12 hours of instruction. affected by mental illness. To attend, send a check for For more information, call the $35, payable to the Woman’s office at 201-991-1115 or Pete at Club of Arlington, to: Julie 201-889-1352. McCarthy, 25 Columbia Ave., Kearny Lions Club hosts Kearny, N.J. 07032. a brotherhood luncheon Sons of the American Legion host an “all you can eat” breakfast on the second Sunday of each month at American Legion Post 105, 621 Washington Ave., 8 a.m. to noon. A $7 donation is requested. Proceeds will be used for building improvements at the post hall. Belleville Public Library and Information Center, 221 Washington Ave., holds a “Let’s Make Music” program, open to grade 5 and under, Saturday, April 18, at 3 p.m.

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The Lyndhurst Health Department, 601 Riverside Ave., hosts these programs: • A Clara Maass Breakfast Seminar, “Forget Me Not: an Alzheimer’s Discussion,” will be held Friday, May 8, at 10:30 a.m. • A free skin cancer screening is set for Monday, May 11, at 9:30 a.m. This screening is open to all Lyndhurst residents aged 18 and over. Call 201-804-2500 to register for these programs. Lyndhurst Knights of Columbus host “A Taste of Poland” Saturday, April 18, at 2 p.m., at the Senior Center, 250 Cleveland Ave. Admission is $15. For tickets, call Steve Cortes at 201-657-0800 or Nick Garafalo at 201-893-2849. Lyndhurst Girl Scouts, Lyndhurst Girls Association and the Township will honor Libbie Lindsay for her 88 years of service and leadership in the Lyndhurst Girl Scouts Saturday, April 25, at 11 a.m. (rain or shine), at the Girl Scout meeting house, 238 Livingston Ave. For more information, email teresa.casadonte@gmail. com. Area residents are invited to check out the dusty trunks in their attics and bring their treasures to be appraised at the Lyndhurst Historical Society’s Antiques Roadshow-Style Appraisal Fair Saturday, May 2, noon to 5 p.m., at the Senior Center, 250 Cleveland Ave. Advance registration is required by April 22. The $15 admission includes the appraisal of two items only. For more information and/or reservations, call Lois Hussey at 201-935-7575 or email info@ lyndhursthistoricalsociety.org. Checks, payable to Lyndhurst Historical Society, P.O. Box 135, Lyndhurst, N.J. 07071, must be received no later than May 1. N.J. Sports and Exposition Authority (which recently absorbed the N.J. Meadowlands Commission) sponsors these events: • The Art Safari: An Interactive Exploration of the World Around Us, open to teens and adults, is set for these Saturdays: April 18 and 25, and May 2, 2 to 4 p.m., at the Meadowlands Environment Center, DeKorte Park. 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. • Free Birding for Beginners class is set for Sunday, April 19, 1 to 3 p.m., at the MEC, DeKorte Park. • Free Third-Tuesday-of-theMonth Nature Walk, co-sponsored by the Bergen County Audubon Society, takes place Tuesday, April 21, 10 a.m. to noon, at Harrier Meadow bird walk in North Arlington. The group meets outside the MEC and carpools to the site. • An Earth Day Walk is set for Wednesday, April 22, 10 a.m. to noon, in DeKorte Park. The walk starts outside the MEC. To register for the birding class and nature walks, contact Don Torino of the BCAS at 201-230-4983 or go to www. njmeadowlands.gov and click on “Events.” 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. The Humane Society of Bergen County, 221-223 Stuyvesant Ave., will elect officers at its annual general meeting April 28 at 7 p.m. The public may attend. The society will also present its annual report and show the animals it shelters. Refreshments will be served. For more information, stop by or call 201-896-9300.

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The Senior Harmony Club sponsors a trip to Resorts Casino in Atlantic City Tuesday, May 12. Cost is $25. Non-members are welcome. Call Florence at 201-991-3173 for reservations or more information. North Arlington Public Library, 210 Ridge Road, offers these activities: • 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. • The Origami Club, open to grades 4 and up, meets on Friday, April 24, at 3:30 p.m. • National Poetry Month Celebration, open to all ages, is set for Saturday, April 25, at 11 a.m. Read your own work, listen and appreciate poetry. For more information on library programs, call 201-9555640.

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Nutley Public Library, 93 Booth Drive, presents these programs: • Twinkle Star Dance Class, open to children from 15 months old to 6, takes place Monday, April 20, at 10:30 a.m. Registration is required. • Friends of the Library hold a book sale, April 23 to 25, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come out and stock up on hardcover books, paperbacks, CDs and DVDs at this semi-annual sale. Donations are welcome April 20 to 22. • Cook with a Book, open to grades 4 to 6, meets Friday, April 24, at 3:30 p.m. Each month the group discusses a selected book and “cooks-up” something fun to eat. Selected books can be picked up and borrowed at the circulation desk. Read the book prior to the meeting. Registration is required. • Paw Day, story times, crafts and reading to dogs is set for Saturday, April 25, at 1:30 p.m. For more information or to register for programs, call the library at 973-667-0405. The Women’s Auxiliary of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, sponsors a pilgrimage to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Middletown, N.Y., Thursday, May 14, leaving by bus from the church, 120 Prospect St., at 9:30 a.m. The day includes Mass, a hot lunch, a tour of the shrine, free time to visit the gift shop, private meditation, visiting outdoor shrines or relaxing. The $40 cost includes lunch and transportation. The group departs from the shrine at about 3:30 p.m. For more information or for reservations, call Linda at 973-661-0090.

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domain, although the load lightened a bit after 2008 “I had my first daughter when the township was Marie and I became a fullrelieved of the Board of time mom in 1978,” Polito Education balloting. said. “In 1981, I had my On the other hand, second daughter Michelle the starting time for and when she was in kinmunicipal elections was dergarten, I was hired by advanced, from 7 to 6 the then-Commissioner a.m., to favor voters going Lou Stellato as a part-time to work, which meant, clerk in the Public Works “that brought me into the Department in 1986.” office at 4:30 [a.m.]” to Photo by Ron Leir In 1993, the then-DPW receive the voter registraHelen Polito Commissioner Paul Hagtion books and signs for gerty designated her for to know more about their polling stations from the elevation to full-time government, especially county which, in turn, clerk. because of hard times had to be delivered to the And, in 2000, when they want to know where polls. the then-Township Clerk their money is being Polito recalls one elecJosephine Oleske made spent.” And, she noted, tion when the public known her plans to leave some of the OPRA filings schools used as polling the job in two years, Polito are from for-profit groups stations were discovered was transferred to the engaged in research proto be locked “so I had Township Clerk’s office to jects. to wake up [BOE busiserve as a secretary/clerk “A good quarter of my ness administrator] Dave and, eventually registered day,” she added, is spent DiPisa, but they were for courses at Rutgers just handling OPRA busi- open on time.” University required for ness. In the months leading certification as a regisAnother reporting chore up to November 2012, tered municipal clerk in triggered by state policy Polito and her small New Jersey. changes is the mandated staff were busy with Typically, it can take a annual online filing of yet another task – packfew years to complete the financial disclosure forms ing – after the township course work but Polito by local government offic- administration opted to signed up to take a full ers, “and we’ll be startmove the cramped Clerk’s load of five classes and ing to file liquor license Office to larger quarters completed all of them suc- applications through the in the Municipal Annex cessfully in just a year. internet next,” Polito said. on Stuyvesant Ave. and to Effective July 1, 2002, When the state began allow Rep. Bill Pascrell’s she was appointed to a phasing in electronic staff to occupy the clerk’s 3-year term as Acting maintenance and reportoffice space, space which Township Clerk and in ing of municipal data was then redecorated. October 2002, after receiv- entries, Polito – whose “I’ve enjoyed my time ing her state certification office serves as custodian here and I’m grateful for papers, her title became of township records – arthe opportunity,” Polito permanent. She acquired ranged for a private firm said. “I’ll miss being tenure in the job after she to begin scanning municiwith the people here and was reappointed. pal documents in August helping the residents and “And now I’m retir2007. my co-workers. After all, ing,” Polito said, during a That was – and continwe’re the face of municirecent interview with The ues to be – a huge underpal government and we Observer. “It was time. taking, as witnessed by try to be hospitable and Different things came the 20,395 resolutions and cordial as much as we about in my life and now 2,911 ordinances adopted can.” I can enjoy my grandchil- by the township Board of No question she has dren: Stephen, 4; Evan, Commissioners since 1917, been every bit of that, who will be 3 in July; Lyndhurst’s date of incor- said former CommissionAvery, 10 months; and poration, Polito said. er Brian Haggerty, whose newborn Michael.” Between 1852 and 1917, eight years in office In recent years, the job’s the area was known as overlapped Polito’s tendemands have mounted Union Township and ure. “Helen is one of the while the office has had Polito has some archives, sweetest, kindest people fewer personnel to meet including government I could work with and it them. minutes books dating was a delight to deal with “The state’s requirefrom the 1800s that are her and her staff,” he ments are a lot more strin- too fragile to be scanned. said. “She helped make gent,” Polito said. “There “I’ve learned a lot of everyone’s life much betare more reports we have Lyndhurst history here,” ter.” to provide and, incidenPolito said. “It’s fascinatPolito, who is expected tally, tons more OPRA ing to hear how these laws to be replaced by Deputy requests – that’s become a come on the books. That’s Clerk Angela White, is in job in itself.” what keeps you involved.” line for an annual penAsked to account for Preparing for and sion of $42,815, according the uptick, Polito sugclosing down elections to the state Div. of Pengested that, “people want was also part of Polito’s sions & Benefits. POLITO from

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Harrison volleyball coach Landy earns 100th victory When Nick Landy began his coaching career years ago, he never would have imagined he would attain a milestone coaching volleyball. “No, not at all,” said Landy, who has coached baseball, basketball and football during his career in Harrison. But while Landy was a student at Bergen County Community College, he took a course on volleyball. “I actually enjoyed it,” Landy said. “I wanted to get involved in the sport.” Landy later became an assistant coach with the Harrison High School volleyball program and after two years, he was elevated to head coach. During the first year that Landy ran the program, the Blue Tide won all of three matches. “We were 3-20,” Landy said. “It was a rough season.” Landy also coached the varsity and the junior varsity squads. “I coached both teams by myself,” Landy said. After a while, Landy was able to get a dutiful assistant in Anthony Sabia. “We work well together,” Landy said. “It helps to have a knowledgeable

assistant. The kids all bought into the program. The (Harrison) Recreation department helped us out by giving us some gym time in the offseason. The open gyms helped the younger kids to want to get involved. We also got help at the (Harrison) community center. The people that work there became big fans and got behind our program. They really enjoy it.” Soon, Harrison became a volleyball town, much like it is a soccer community. “The South American kids and Polish kids love soccer, but they also love volleyball,” Landy said. “It helps that the kids play both sports. We’ve put a lot of work into making the volleyball team more competitive.” The interested kids also put the time into the sport. “They put a lot of work into it, practicing, watching videos,” Landy said. “They realized it’s an exciting sport. Kids in the schools are coming to see it because they know it’s exciting as well.” It helps that the Blue see VIEW page

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The Belleville novice four slosh their way to victory Saturday in the Metropolitan Regatta on the Passaic River.

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already know the river. It’s a plus for us.” It was especially exciting he sun had just barely for the locals, especially after been spotted near the the long and wicked winter banks of the Passaic everyone had to endure. It was River last Saturday morning, excruciating for the crew membut that doesn’t mean that bers, who could not get on there wasn’t a bevy of activity the water because the Passaic going on already. River was frozen for so long The Metropolitan Youth and the temperatures weren’t Speed Order Regatta was takexactly conducive to outdoor ing place on the Passaic River activity of any kind. with four local programs – “It was extremely difficult,” Kearny, Belleville, Nutley and said veteran Kearny girls’ North Arlington – all particicoach David Paszkiewicz. pating in the event, which basi- “Most of our training was done cally kicked off the spring crew indoors. The kids would rather season for the local schools. be on the water than being inThe Kearny girls were in full doors. Normally, we’re able to force, ready for action. get out during the last week of “I was looking forward to it a February. This year, we didn’t lot,” said senior Gabriella Bap- get out until the second week tista, who earned a spot on the of March. The ice took a while United States Rowing Junior to break up and go out. We National Development team didn’t get to go out every day last summer. “We get a chance until the weather settled.” to compete with our rivals, racPaszkiewicz said that it’s ing on our own river.” hard to determine what girls go “It’s more comforting for us,” in what boat simply by using said senior Cynthia Luz, who the ERG or ergometer, the mahas earned a crew scholarship chine that simulates rowing. to Fordham University. “We “You have to look at them on already know the course and

the water,” Paszkiewicz said. “You can look at the ERG first, but then you have to go by performance on the water.” So the winter weather certainly limited those opportunities. But some of the competitors don’t mind the ERG, which to most rowers is a very dirty word. “I love ERG,” said Belleville sophomore Edward Greco, on the Belleville junior varsity four. “It’s fun. It really is. It helps to make us stronger on the water. For me, it’s a good showing.” While Mother Nature wasn’t kind to the rowers all winter, she certainly was helpful Saturday, as there were bright, sunny skies and temperatures in the 60s. “It’s awesome,” Paszkiewicz said. “You couldn’t ask for a better day. We’re all excited to be home, excited to be here with Belleville, Nutley and North Arlington. It’s a fun day for everybody.” see CREW next page

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CREW from It was also a fun day for the Kearny Crew Booster Club, which organized a host of fundraisers, perhaps the best being the rubber duck race. According to Kearny Crew Booster Club president Vicki Grimm, the club put 200 numbered ducks on the water and watched them float with the tide for about 200 yards. Each person purchased a duck for $5 and the winning duck received half of the pot. “It’s a lot of fun,” said Grimm, who has two sons,

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Cameron (a sophomore) and Patrick (a freshman) on the current team and sent eldest son Jack to Drexel to compete in crew. “Everyone wants to watch their duck win. It’s a tradition we do.” Grimm said that there are many times that she has to get up at 3 a.m. to get ready for events far away from home. “So today we were here at 6 a.m.,” Grimm said. “This is good to be home. And we were lucky to get a beautiful day.” What inspires a youngster to want to join crew? It takes a special breed of athlete and competitor. “It does take a lot of dedication and it’s very draining,” Luz said. “It’s such a tough sport, both mentally and physically, because when the mind gives up, it’s not easy to get it back. You also have to go with your heart. I never thought it would lead to a college scholarship for me.” Chelsea Dantas is a coxswain, the one who is basically the vocal coach on the boat, telling the teammates how to stroke and when. “I was in seventh grade and my math teacher (former boys’ crew coach Scott Fuchs) said that I had a projecting voice,” Dantas said. “He suggested it to me and I was intrigued by it. It’s been a crazy experience. I never thought I’d like it this much. I’ve seen a lot of girls come and go. There are some who can take it and those who can’t. You can’t come here and not want it.” Baptista remembered being a little girl and watching other teams race on the river. “I was like in fifth grade and was on the bridge and seeing them, thinking that it was so cool,” Baptista said. “It was different. I didn’t know if I’d like it, but I tried out and I

loved it.” Luz, Baptista and Dantas were joined on the varsity four by Sabrina Magee and Jessica Cavalier. The Kearny boys were also excited to be on the river for the Metropolitan Regatta. “It was very frustrating this winter, wanting so many times to come down to the river, then having to end up in the weight room or the school gym,” said senior captain Wally Szymanski, a member of the lightweight four. “We just couldn’t get on the water. It was so cold with snow on the ground for so long. This is honestly our first beautiful race day. It’s so nice to have this after such a tough winter. I’ve been doing this for four years and this is my last year. So I want to give it my all and try to have no regrets. It all comes down to this. This is what we train for.” John Paszkiewicz is the son of girls’ coach David and brother of assistant coach David Jr., so it’s all in the family. “I’ve been involved in crew for as long as I can remember,” John Paszkiewicz said. “They were big influences on me. Once I got to high school, I knew that this is where I wanted to be. I knew that it was going to eventually be me. It’s very exciting to be here today, especially with the weather we had. It was always so windy and cold. We have a nice day today.” Belleville junior Patrick Marriot was excited to be on the Passaic River. “It’s very motivational, being here with family and friends cheering us on,” Marriot said. “It makes us row harder and we’re representing our school and hometown. All the eyes are upon you. This is why we see CREW page

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VIEW from Tide program became proficient and has done a complete 360-degree spin since that first year of three wins. The Blue Tide defeated Garfield last Thursday to give Landy the 100th win of his coaching career in just six years. It says a lot about a program that won just three times during that fateful first season. “The kids came in with just a little more bit of knowledge of the sport,” Landy said. “I think it helps that there is now a volleyball program in the middle school program.” And there is a program now at Harrison. It’s not a fly-by-night operation. The Blue Tide won 17 matches a year ago and advanced to the second round of the Hudson County tournament and state NJSIAA North 1, Group II. And so far this season, the Blue Tide has won all five of its matches. There is a bit of a change, as the Blue Tide has joined a league in western New Jersey, of all places, facing perennial power Vernon (whom the Blue Tide has already defeated this year), as well as Jefferson, Dover and Pope John.

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The Harrison volleyball team presented head coach Nick Landy (back row, far r.) with his 100th career coaching victory last week against Garﬁeld.

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fter having a successful softball career that ended at North Arlington High School in 1982, Carol Dorazio always wanted to return to her alma mater as head coach. When the position opened up last year, Dorazio was a bit reluctant at first, considering her old high school coach, John Galante, had the head coaching slot, until the Board of Education decided last July not to re-hire Galante. “He was one of the first people I called,” Dorazio said of Galante. “I wanted to make sure he was fine with it. We definitely have some big shoes to fill, because John was here for 35 years. But it was a dream come true for me to coach my alma mater.” It also helped that Dorazio was bringing along a personal assistant coach – namely her daughter, Samantha Veneziano, who was a standout hurler for the Vikings, graduating in 2007. “She went through the whole hiring process like me,” Dorazio said of her daughter, who graduated from William Paterson and is now a teaching assistant in North Arlington. “What’s better than having a motherdaughter combo?” Both Dorazio and her daughter were great pitchers during their days at NA, so it’s only natural that both should work with the Vikings’ hurlers. “We both handle the pitchers,” Dorazio said. But it helps when you have a senior pitcher who is already accustomed to the grind, namely senior do-every-

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The North Arlington softball program has been bolstered by the mother-daughter coaching tandem of head coach Carol Dorazio (far r.) and assistant coach Samantha Veneziano (far l.). Seniors Taylor Barth (second l.) and Ashley Meyers (second r.) offer support.

thing Taylor Barth. “Taylor needs very little handling,” Dorazio said. “She is definitely a seasoned pitcher.” Dorazio said that she has enjoyed the dichotomy she has had with her daughter. “We come home now and talk softball all the time,” Dorazio said. “We constantly talk strategies and how to pitch to certain batters. It’s constantly softball. It’s been fun. I respect my daughter so much, because she knows so much about the game. I respect her opinion. In fact, she doesn’t even call me ‘Mom’ at the field anymore. She calls me, ‘Coach.’” The Vikings have another assistant coach in Samantha Cain. Barth is the key to the team’s success, both on the mound and at the plate. “She does a lot of everything,” Dorazio said of Barth, who is the team’s No. 2 hitter and is already getting on base at a .455 clip to begin the season. “She’s very fast and when she gets on base, she does a lot of things. She’s also doing great as a pitcher. She has unbelievable control,

yet throws hard.” The team’s catcher is junior Marissa Piscal, who is off to a sizzling start. Piscal had a homer and six RBI in one win last week and is hitting .600 with three homers and 16 RBI in just four games. “I’m not surprised at all with what she’s done,” Dorazio said of Piscal, who had two doubles in the Vikings’ 9-3 loss to Kearny last Saturday morning. “I’ve seen this kid play her whole life. I knew this was coming. She’s an amazing hitter and she’s so coachable. She loves the game and loves to play.” The first baseman is junior Meghan Beyer, who is a great fielder. “I called her a Hoover the other day, because she’s like a vacuum, scooping up everything,” Dorazio said. “But she didn’t know what a Hoover was. I felt very old. But she catches everything over at first. She’s also a good hitter.” Sophomore Arielle Castellanos is the team’s second baseman. “She has a lot of continued next page

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speed,” Dorazio said. “She can bunt and hit, so we look for her to get on base. As a fielder, she has the ability to turn and get the double play, because she gets to the ball quick.” Sophomore Danica Krawczyk is the team’s shortstop. “She can handle the responsibilities at short,” Dorazio said. “She’s tough and knows the game. She also pitches, so she’ll get her chances out there.”

VIEW from Senior David Penaherrera is the Blue Tide’s outside hitter. Penaherrera, also a member of the Harrison state championship soccer team, is a four-year starter for the Blue Tide in volleyball. “He came in as a freshman, earned a spot and he’s never come off,” Landy said. “I have used him in practically every position.”

Junior Samantha Veloso is the Vikings’ third baseman. “She’s a good fielder with a strong arm,” Dorazio said. Junior Tiziana Cristiano is the team’s left fielder. “She’s very flexible and agile,” Dorazio said. Senior Ashley Meyers is the team’s centerfielder. “She’s having a great start to the season,” Dorazio said. “She has a .500 on-base percentage and a .455 batting average. She’s also a very

good defender in center.” Dorazio has been using a host of sophomores in right field in Alexandria Zaros, Megan Arb and Missy Torres, who has already been the Vikings’ resident jackof-all-trades. “I can put Missy anywhere,” Dorazio said. The Vikings are off to a 2-2 start for the season, which takes a tougher road this week with games against Saddle Brook, Has-

brouck Heights and WoodRidge. “We have a lot of talent,” Dorazio said. “The future looks very bright. We have some girls who can hit the ball. I think we opened some eyes with our offense. I don’t want these girls to be afraid to fail, because that’s when they will.” Dorazio said that she had no problem facing a Group IV program like Kearny. “I don’t want to be afraid

to take risks,” Dorazio said. “I like taking risks.” So when the season began, did Dorazio think she would actually be coaching with her daughter? “No, I never thought that would happen,” Dorazio said. “It’s been a lot of fun, but there’s a lot of pressure involved. Everyone is watching now, because I have big shoes to fill. I’m confident these girls will come around and be a strong team.”

Sophomore Maciej Gaus is the Blue Tide’s opposite hitter. “He’s been a pleasant surprise,” Landy said. “He’s grown into hitting the ball well and gets it to spots.” Junior Jimmy Vega is the team’s setter. “Not only has Jimmy done a great job in setting the ball, but he leads the team in service points,” Landy said.

Vega also comes from good stock, as his cousin, Victor Narvaez, was another standout setter for the Blue Tide a few seasons ago. The libero is junior Frank Contreras. “He’s been there for three years and it’s his second year as the libero,” Landy said. “He’s our best guy in the back defending and passing.” Senior Jimmy Chen offers

assistance along the back line and senior Tony Almeida is another middle hitter “who is coming into his own,” according to Landy. The Blue Tide faces Lyndhurst, St. Peter’s Prep and Dover this week, with the Dover match at home on Friday. “I’m very excited with what’s going on,” Landy said. “The 100-win thing is all

behind me. I like this team’s intensity. They want to win. I’m looking forward to what this team is going to do.” As for the next milestone of 200? “I don’t know if I’ll make it to 200,” Landy laughed. Honestly, he never dreamed he’d get to 100, but he’s done that now, which was quite an accomplishment in itself.

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$319,000. The freeholders made $151,000 available in CDBG funds and the Town of Harrison had put aside $150,000. NHCAC will make up the difference and pay for essential equipment to get us started.” So, Quigley said, NHCAC will have to come up with the $18,000 to make up the gap, plus an estimated $40,000 that it will need for equipment such as patient beds, examination tables and x-ray machines. “After the site opens, it usually takes several months to obtain clearance from Medicare, then Medicaid, to begin accepting reimbursement,” Quigley continued. “So it will be some time before NHCAC is able to cover its costs, but we are so eager to serve patients from Harrison and West Hudson, that we will make that sacrifice. We are only sorry that the process took so much longer than originally planned, but since the contractor expects to complete the job within six months, we hope to open no later than December.” Quigley said it typically takes 90 days for Medicare to sign off on approving reimbursement to a newly opened FQHC “and then, once that happens, Medicaid follows.” Based on trends experienced at NHCAC’s other primary care facilities, most of the patients anticipated in Harrison “will have Medicaid insurance or none at all,” Quigley said. “Obamacare has increased our Medicaid population [at other sites] by 20% and has reduced our charity care by the same amount.” Until Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement starts to come in at Harrison, the NHCAC figures that, “we will

lose close to $100,000 in the first four to six months of operation in Harrison,” Quigley said. Nonetheless, the agency is resolved to go forward. Quigley said the NHCAC will absorb the cost of all personnel assigned to the Harrison facility, although how many there will be has yet to be determined. That, she said, will depend on “the number of hours” it will be open and the volume of patients. As of now, the Harrison Health Center will be open weekdays and will be staffed by at least “one full-time physician and two or three support people,” she said. The Harrison facility will offer primary care to adults and children but no surgical procedures, cardiology care, mental health or emergency services will be available, Quigley said. Appointments will be encouraged but walkins will be accepted. “As a Patient Centered Medical Home, the Harrison Health Center will be under federal supervision and we will be accredited by the Joint Commission [essential for Medicaid reimbursement],” she said. The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services says that a PCMH “is accountable for meeting the large majority of each patient’s health care needs, including prevention and wellness, acute and chronic care,” and may involve counseling by “pharmacists, nutritionists, social workers, educators” and the like. It is hoped that providing access to the Harrison facility will cut down on patient visits to already overburdened area hospitals and offer patients shorter waiting times and enhanced care.

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Joyce Lodato Angelo Joyce Lodato Angelo, of Newark, entered into eternal rest after a short illness on Friday, April 10. She was 52. Arrangements are under the direction of the Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Ave., Harrison. Friends may call on Wednesday, April 15, from 2 to 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday from the funeral home. For information, directions or to send condolences to the family, please visit www.mulliganfh. com. Born in Newark, Joyce was raised and lived in Harrison for most of her life. She was the owner and manager of J &J Tire of Brooklyn, N.Y., for many years. She was a parishioner of St. Peter’s Church in Belleville. Joyce is survived by her loving daughter Jeannette Lodato, her grandchildren Jasmine, Eli, and Omarion, her brother John Lodato, and her mother Jeannette Lodato. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her siblings Jerry Lodato, and Janice Nogueria and by her father Alfred “John” Lodato. Maureen ‘Mo’ Demnicki Maureen “Mo” Demnicki (nee Breen), of Harrison, entered into eternal rest surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, April 7. She was

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08691 in loving memory of Maureen. Eleanor Hubold Eleanor Hubold (nee Graham), of Harrison, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 5. She was 92. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Ave., Harrison. A funeral Mass was held at Holy Cross Church, Harrison. Her interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery. For information or to send condolences to the family, please visit www.mulliganfh. com. Born in Newark, she was a lifelong resident of Harrison. She worked at the Study Hall, Harrison, as a bookkeeper for more than 15 years, retiring in 2008. Eleanor is survived by her loving granddaughter Jillian and her husband Jorge, her dear son-inlaw Louis Wagner and her cherished great-grandchildren Sophia and Madison.

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She was predeceased by her children Elaine Wagner and James Hubold, and her brother George Graham. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, 332 Eighth Ave., 7th floor, N.Y., N.Y. 10001 in loving memory of Eleanor. Donald Vincent Kelly Donald Vincent Kelly passed away on April 5. He was 75. Born in Jersey City, he was a lifelong Kearny resident. Arrangements were by the Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. Donnie was a retired employee of the Town of Kearny. He also enjoyed many years bartending at Doyle’s Pub and Matson’s Tavern. He was very active with VFW Post 1302 and was a member of the Norman A. Doyle and John F. Cali Associations. Donnie was prede-

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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. BELLEVILLE 3 cozy rm apt. 1 BR, LR, kitchen w/refrigerator, bath. All new, excellent location, private entrance. $925/mo. All utilities included w/Verizon fios Cable/HBO, etc. No pets. Call (908) 204-1348 Also, Bloomfield 5 large rooms apt. $1,150

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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, $1,100/MONTH + UTILITIES. 1 MONTH SECURITY. CLOSE TO PATH. AVL. EARLY MAY. PLEASE CALL AFTER 6PM. (973) 558-0028.

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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.

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HARRISON 5 rooms. 2 bedrooms, 2nd fl. Smoke-free environment. No pets. Off street parking & many extras. 1-1/2 months security. Available now. Call (973) 418-8500.

HARRISON 2 bedrooms, LR, kitchen. Separate utilities. 1-1/2 months security. No pets. Available June 1st. (973) 380-9007

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 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 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.

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

HARRISON 1 bedroom apt. 210 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. Central HT/AC. 1 month security. $800/month. Available May 1st. 201-341-9765.

HARRISON 1 BR, W/D, LR, Kitchen, Full Bath. $950/month. 1 month security. Avl. April 15th. Close to PATH. (973) 420-8694

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

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

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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 2nd fl. 3 BR. 1½ Bathroom, walk-in closet. $1,300/month 1½ months security. W/D Hook-up. No pets. No Smoking. Avl. May 1st. (201) 991-1013.

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

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

KEARNY 2 BR, Kitchen, LR, Bath, No W/D. No pets. $1,150/month + Utilities. 1 month security. Lease. Available May 1st. (201) 320-9507. KEARNY ELM COURT Kearny's Best Kept Secret 732 Elm St 1 BR fr $850. NYC Commuter Bldg Call Alan 201-955-4334 or PJ 973-992-1555 ext 1 Affiliated Mgmt

KEARNY 1 BR w/sitting area, Roosevelt school district, laundry facilities in basement. HT/HW included. 1 1/2 months security. Avl. May 1st. No pets. $1,050/month. 732-735-9055.

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.

N.ARLINGTON Modern 5 room apt. 2nd fl. H/W floors. Utilities separate. $1,275/month. Available May 1st. (551) 580-1492

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

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

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

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

N.ARLINGTON Totally renovated 3BR LR, DR. $1,350/month. Avl. May 1st Call Carlos 201 -988-7536.

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

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

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BELLEVILLE Condo 1 BR $149,900 completely renovated 5 years ago. Ask for Al 973-284-0904.

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

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

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

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

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

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

HARRISON by Frank E Rodgers.Blvd. 800 sq. ft. Storage or Doctor office ok. Call for info. (973) 454-6855 (973) 393-8998.

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.

KEARNY Large furnished room, refrigerator & microwave. Bay Window, Great View. All utilities included. $625/month. 201-697-0541

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.

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

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Drivers CDL A/B Call today start tomorrow, Great Pay & Benefits. 201-991-1586. Full Time Exp. Hair Dresser wanted to work in Busy Hair salon located in Newark/Ironbound Section. (973) 789-7321. 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.

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

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

Drivers Wanted. Must have own vehicle. Se habla español. (201) 889-5995 Midtown Pharmacy seeks experienced Pharmacy Technician, PT/FT, bilingual a plus. Apply in person at 581 Kearny Ave. RECREATION pLAYLEAdERS

Playleaders needed to supervise playground activities during summer recreation program. A degree/major in education or child develop pref. 2530 hrs/wk. $10/hr. App avail at ww.kearnynj.org App deadline: 04/27/2015 Town of Kearny, Kearny NJ EOE/ADA

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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

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

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Lifeguards needed for summer open swim prog. Valid lifeguard training & CPR cert required 33/hrs wk, $10/hr. App avail at www.kearnynj.org App deadline: 04/27/2015 Town of Kearny, Kearny NJ

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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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Fast growing construction company in Kearny is seeking a Purchasing Agent/ Bookkeeper with excellent organization skills. Fluent in English, Spanish / Portuguese, Knowledge of Quickbooks , MS Word & Excel. Submit resume to: cpombo@edras.net

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

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.

Home & Office. Moving in/out. Gift Certificates Available. Excellent references. Leave Message or text (201) 709-6208.

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NJ Civil Service exam. FT position $28,534/yr with benefits. Requires one yr experience. For details, requirements and exam applic, go to http://info.csc.state.nj. us/Vats or www.kearnynj.org App avail 4/15-5/6/15, Symbol # 0247T. Town of Kearny, Kearny NJ EOE/ADA

BUS dRIVERS PT per diem bus drivers needed to transport residents on local routes. Must possess a valid NJ driver’s license CDL class B, pass end. Shifts: Mon–Fri 8am–4pm or Sat–Sun 8am –1pm. $16.00–22.00/pr hr. Applic deadline 05/01/2015. For details, residency req and applic, go to www.kearnynj.org. Town of Kearny, Kearny NJ EOE/ADA

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GUITAr LESSONS Private Guitar/Bass Lessons. Teaching all levels & ages. 35 years experience. Nutley Area. $15/per 40 min Lessons. (973) 661-5097

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

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

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FM property Home Repairs & Improvements • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Doors • Floors • Windows • Painting • Decks All types of repairs

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201-428-7160 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

LANDSCAPING & DESIGN

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

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Spring clean-ups, mowing, Hedge Trim, Mulch, Flower planting & more.Reasonable Rates. Sr. discounts available

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Brookdale Tree Service Expert tree & Shrub Care • Spraying • Fertilizing • Stump Grinding State Licensed. Fully Insured. Since 1973

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Lawn Maintenance • Spring Clean-up • design • Retaining Walls • pavers • Tree Service Free Estimates & fully Ins.

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TOP: The Nutley crew team was also ready for action Saturday. Front row, from l., are Vienna Pinheiro, Lauren Modica, Sarah Roselli and Marissa Daly. Back row, from left, are Emily Varga, Kaitlyn Quinn, Erin McGrath and JiannaMarie Padilla. CENTER: From l., Wally Szymanski and John Paskiewicz wore their Kearny colors with pride Saturday at the Metropolitan Regatta. BOTTOM: The Nutley novice four are rowing away during the Metropolitan Youth Speed Order Regatta on the Passaic River Saturday.

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NJMLS RESIDENTIAL SALES STATS FROM 1/1/14 TO 12/31/14*

Better Homes and Gardens Real | Coccia Realty* BROKER # OFEstate LOCAL CLOSED TRANSACTIONS BHGRE COCCIA REALTY 251 NJMLS RESIDENTIAL SALES STATS FROM 1/1/14 C.21 SEMIAO & ASSOC. 138 TO 12/31/14* C.21 EUDAN REALTY 86 TRANSACTIONS BROKER # OF LOCAL CLOSED ERA JUSTIN REALTY CO. 74 BHGRE COCCIA REALTY 251 WEICHERT REALTORS 69 C.21 SEMIAO & ASSOC. 138 REAL LIVING GATEWAY REALTORS 65 C.21 EUDAN REALTY 86 SAVINO AGENCY 64 ERA JUSTIN REALTY CO. 74 COLDWELL BANKER 63 WEICHERT REALTORS 69 RE/MAX WHITE HOUSE REALTORS 36 REAL LIVING GATEWAY 65 C.21 GOLD ADVANTAGE 34 SAVINO AGENCY 64 RE/MAX TRADING PLACES, LLC 33 COLDWELL BANKER 63 EXIT GOLDEN REALTY GROUP, LLC 31 RE/MAX WHITE HOUSE 36 A.W. & CO. 26 C.21 VAN GOLDWINKLE ADVANTAGE 34 KURGAN-BERGEN REALTORS 26 RE/MAX TRADING PLACES, LLC 33 RE/MAX HOMEREALTY EXPERTS 25 EXIT GOLDEN GROUP, LLC 31 PRUDENTIAL MERENDINO REALTY 21 A.W. VAN WINKLE & CO. 26 RE/MAX EXCELLENCE 16 KURGAN-BERGEN REALTORS 26 LIBERTY HOME REALTY,EXPERTS LLC 11 RE/MAX 25 KELLER WILLIAMS VILLAGEREALTY SQUARE 9 PRUDENTIAL MERENDINO 21 PROMINENT PROP. SOTHEBY'S 8 RE/MAX EXCELLENCE 16 YOUNG 8 LIBERTYAGENCY, REALTY,INC. LLC 11 VENTURE VR REALTORS 69 KELLER WILLIAMS VILLAGE SQUARE CORNERSTONE RES.& COMM. REALTY 58 PROMINENT PROP. SOTHEBY'S RE/MAX PARK SQUARE YOUNG AGENCY, INC. 85 GENTRY REALTY ASSOC. 5 VENTURE VR REALTORS 6 LIVING NEW JERSEY CORNERSTONE RES.&REALTY COMM. REALTY 55 RE/MAX PARK SQUARE GENTRY REALTY ASSOC. LIVING NEW JERSEY REALTY

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