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HARRISON – Fatima Sahli was staffing her crossing guard post at Davis and Harrison Aves. when she saw her “best friend” get hit by a car just a block away. Grazyna “Grace” Jurczyk, 57, was badly hurt after being struck at her crossing guard post at Davis and Hamilton St. last Tuesday morning, police said. Jurczyk was taken to University Hospital of Medicine & Dentistry, Newark, where surgeons removed her spleen and repaired her left leg, according to police. Police said two vehicles entered the intersection at the same time, at about 8:30 a.m., and collided, causing one of the cars to spin into the southwest corner, hit Jurczyk and then a stanchion pole on the sidewalk. Police believe that Jurczyk was thrown in the air, possibly 20 feet, after being struck. One witness told police that Jurczyk had just completed crossing pedestrians from the southeast corner of the Hamilton/Davis intersection to the southwest corner and was waiting for the light to return to her corner when she see GUARD page

BELLEVILLE – landmark church in Belleville dating from the 19th century that was badly damaged by Hurricane Sandy in 2012 has been dealt another blow by the weather. Last week, strong winds punctured an already fragile steeple of the old Dutch Reformed Church – now owned by La Senda Antigua Church – ripping off sections of wood and hurling them down onto Rutgers St. Police said they were alerted to the safety hazard by a caller at 4:44 p.m. Thursday who reported that debris was falling off the roof of the church. (Wind gusts were measured at 51 mph at Red Bull Arena in Harrison last Wednesday and averaged 25 to 30 mph on Thursday, reported Tony Mondero of the Harrison Weather Center.) Police responded to the potential danger by blocking vehicles from entering a turning lane that runs alongside the church, leading from Rutgers onto Main St., and placed yellow tape around the

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Wind gusts last week left steeple of historic church exposed to the elements.

‘Don’t change insurer,’ teachers say By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent

KEARNY – Lincoln Middle School teacher April Amenta is dreading a possible switch in her health care coverage because she fears having to spend a lot more for doctors

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Optimists, Ficeto to be feted at Salvation Army dinner KEARNY – he Salvation Army of Greater Kearny will honor Gerald Ficeto, president of the West Hudson Arts & Theatre Co. (W.H.A.T.), and the Optimist Club of West Hudson/South Bergen at its 11th annual dinner, it was announced. This year’s affair will be held Thursday, May 7, at the San Carlo, 620 Stuyvesant Ave., Lyndhurst. The affair begins at 6 p.m. with a “Meet & Greet,” hors d’oeuvres, music by brass soloist Mike Hislop and a raffle sponsored by the Optimists with prizes being donated by local businesses, followed by dinner at around 7 p.m. Proceeds from the raffle will go the Salvation Army food pantry. Tickets are $55. To buy tickets in advance, call Rebeca Escobar at 201-991-1115. Only a limited number of tickets will be available at the door. The Salvation Army of Greater Kearny and 2015 Advisory Board Chairperson Ellie Nakrosis also invite individuals to become sponsors by purchasing ads in the souvenir dinner journal. For more information on ad prices, call Escobar. Salvation Army Capt. Sherry Moukouangala said that both Ficeto and the Optimists are being honored “for their tireless contributions to our community. “The Salvation Army supports the arts and Mr. Ficeto has been an advocate for the arts in our local schools and communities [North Arlington, Lyndhurst, Harrison, East Newark and Kearny],”

as Kearny High School’s assistant band director and instrumental music director/ conductor/stage director of the annual high school musical for many years. He also taught in the Kearny Extended Enrichment Program. Currently, Ficeto is director of bands at Kearny’s Franklin School and director of bands and small ensembles at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken. He taught in the Mt. Tabor Summer Band School for 15 years. Ficeto is a founding member of West Hudson Arts & Theatre Co. which brings the arts and arts education to the West Hudson community. As an active professional musician, he continues to a clinician, adjudicator and educator for jazz ensembles, marching bands and wind ensembles for local, state and regional festivals. The Salvation Army of Greater Kearny provides aid to more than 150 families – about 300 adults and 200 children – in its service area every month, provides Top photo courtesy Salvation Army, bottom photo courtesy Linda Kraus-D’Isa computer training to senior TOP: Ofﬁcers of the Optimist Club of West Hudson/South Bergen. BOTcitizens, offers three levels of TOM: Gerald Ficeto. English as a Second Language/citizenship programs instructor for the Kearny Mu- to about 55 adults and donates Moukouangala said. more than 6,500 grocery orsic and Art Summer School And, she added, the Opders annually to people in its during the 1970s when he timists “work directly and service area. also helped revive the Pioindirectly to support the soDuring last year’s Thankscial services of The Salvation neer Boys of America’s Drum giving and Christmas holiday and Bugle Corps and was its Army and the youth of these seasons, the Salvation Army communities. They have been director for two years. distributed about 1,500 toys, After performing as a an ongoing supporter of our 2,500 clothing items and 1,200 professional percussionist food pantry and youth progrocery bags to 600 families. for decades, Ficeto began grams over the years.” teaching in the Kearny school While attending Montclair – Ron Leir system in 1993 and served State College, Ficeto was an

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wenty-two Harrison High School juniors from Amanda Wagner’s chemistry class participated in a unique field trip last Thursday. They were guests of the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission’s wastewater treatment plant in Newark – the fifth largest in the nation – to mark World Lab Day, an annual event that celebrates advancements that improve the world. PVSC Executive Director Michael DiFrancisi said it was the first time the plant had invited students for the occasion. “Yesterday was the 45th anniversary of Earth Day and, with today being Lab Day, we thought it would be a good idea to bring in the students because people don’t realize that a lot of science goes into [the wastewater treatment process].” Students visited with lab technicians to observe firsthand how wastewater samples are analyzed for any deviations from the standards set by the state and federal environmental agencies before the treated product is discharged into public waterways. Anthony Scalera, lab director, said the plant serves a population of 1.4 million from 48 municipalities in Hudson, Bergen, Essex, Union and Passaic counties, including a host of industrial plants. PVSC personnel collect wastewater samples directly from those industries and bring them to the lab to be checked for concentrations of everything from oil and grease to cyanide.

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[140-acre] campus was under water,” he said, which surprised everyone since “the [Newark] bay is almost a mile away from here.” Some of the projects being designed to prevent future post-Sandy disasters will likely not see completion until 2022, DeFrancisi said, and it won’t come cheap. Rebuilding sections of the plant and construction of a barrier flood wall will cost an estimated $300 million and cleaning/restoring power cables should run about $50 million, he said. There are also plans for installing an alternate generator and pump station. – Ron Leir

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3 nabbed in drug bust By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Harrison woman was remanded to the Hudson County Jail on $10,000 bail following her arrest in Kearny on drug distribution charges, Kearny police reported. Taken into custody at the

same time for alleged drug possession were two Kearny men. KPD Chief John Dowie said that, at 4 p.m. April 17, Vice Unit detectives were in the area of Schuyler Ave. and Tappan St. pursuant to an ongoing marijuana-distribution investigation when they witnessed what they believed to be a drug transaction taking

place inside a 1997 Nissan. The suspected customer, identified as Jose Matos, 22, of Kearny, exited the vehicle and began walking west on Tappan, where he was confronted by the officers, who found him to be in possession of a plastic bag containing pot, Dowie said. Detectives then stopped the Nissan, operated by Rosa

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‘Fortified drug bazaar’ raided: cops E

ssex County sheriff’s detectives, executing a search warrant at a Joralemon St. residence last week, had a bit of difficulty accessing the premises. The entrance to the home, on the 800 block of Joralemon, was blocked by steel caged doors. But once the officers forced their way through, what they found was more than worth the effort, authorities said.

According to Sheriff Armando Fontoura, it appeared that the target of the investigation, 24-year-old Gabriel Rangel, “was operating a drug bazaar that catered to many different tastes.” In the living room, the officers reportedly found “a wide assortment of drug-processing materials and narcotics residue.” The basement produced additional interesting items, including a plastic container

Body recovered from river; no ID KEARNY – The body of an unidentified male was found floating in the Hackensack River in South Kearny last Friday morning, police reported. According to authorities, workers at 700 Fish House Road spotted something in the river, which flows behind the property, at mid-morning. Kearny Det. Mike Gonzalez, Sgt. Richard Poplaski and Officer Cesar Negron responded to the scene, along with CSX railroad police and the N.J. State Police Marine Unit. KPD Chief John Dowie said Gonzalez located the body west of the Point-No-Point Bridge. It was close enough to the shore to permit police to pull it from the river and

place it on a stretcher. Dowie said the man was not recognizable but appeared to be 40 to 50 years old. He was wearing a shirt and slacks. Initial inspection of the corpse “did not produce evidence of suspicious death,” Dowie said, noting, “There appeared to be no overt trauma to the body.” However, the Homicide Unit of the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office was contacted to take over the investigation. The body was turned over to the state medical examiner, who will conduct the autopsy and attempt to identify the man. – Karen Zautyk

Jowels is a jewel of a kitty Jowels (ID#10874) was considered a feral when he first arrived at the Bergen County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center, but thankfully he adapted quite well. Shelter volunteers say this handsome 3-year-old charmer is the sweetest thing since candy. Sadly, Jowels has been cooped up in a cage for many months, and volunteers would like to see this friendly guy living large with a nice family. The shelter is located at 100 United Lane, Teterboro; general phone number, 201229-4600. Many other adoptable animals can be seen at www.

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holding 40 glassine envelopes of heroin stamped “ROLEX,” five grams of cocaine and 26 Ecstasy tablets, police said. In the cellar, there was also a safe. “It was found to contain an additional 40 decks of heroin, 66 Ecstasy tablets, 57 Xanax pills and 30 doses of Oxycodone,” the sheriff said. There were surveillance cameras surrounding the

home, but perhaps the suspect was not monitoring them, because he, too, was found inside during the Tuesday afternoon raid. Rangel was charged with five counts each of possession of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of CDS with intent to distribute and possession of CDS with intent to distribute within 500 feet

of a park, and possession of narcotics paraphernalia. He was also charged with maintaining a fortified premises. Rangel was arraigned Thursday in Newark before Judge Marilyn Williams, who ordered him held at the Essex County jail in lieu of $200,000 cash bond only. – Karen Zautyk

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To be, or not to be, ill-educated? Now is the winter of our discontent. (Okay, it’s really spring, but it felt like winter last week and “the spring of our discontent” doesn’t sound as good.) In any case, we are discontented. (Yes, we usually are, but this discontent deserves a column.) We have written before about what we perceive as a dismal lack of education among American students. We have met college graduates who think Abraham Lincoln was assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald. According to a survey by the National Geographic Society, 20% of the students in a Dallas high school pointed to Brazil when asked to pick out the U.S. on a globe.

Yes, these are just two anecdotal examples. But try doing a Google search on “American student ignorance.” It’s frightening. Our continuing sorrow over declining standards in education was deepened last week by a front-page story in The Star-Ledger: “Colleges give Shakespeare the brush-off.” It noted that, according to a new academic report: “The vast majority of the top universities in the U.S. . . . do not require English majors to take a single course on Shakespeare . . . .” Said Michael Poliakoff, lead author of the report, “Many of these institutions brand themselves as places that provide a true liberal arts education, but this study shows that is too

(If they even know to whom “The Bard” refers.) Shakespeare’s soliloquies are superb, but so much poetic imagery and wisdom are found in his works, that even simple excerpts have come down to us through 400 years to become part of 21st century common usage. Consider: “Neither a borrower nor a lender be.” “Brevity is the soul of wit.” “The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune.” “What’s in a name?” “Something wicked this way often a claim full of sound and comes.” fury and signifying nothing.” “The course of true love Bravo, Mr. Poliakoff. But never did run smooth.” we wonder how many high “We few, we happy few, we school/college students realize band of brothers.” you were quoting The Bard. “Parting is such sweet sor-

row.” “The fault is not in our stars . . . but in ourselves.” “We are such stuff as dreams are made on.” And: “What’s done, is done.” There are hundreds of other examples. Along with, of course, the majesty of the full speeches. If you are ever in need of a little uplifting, read the magnificent St. Crispin’s Day speech from “Henry V.” (The phrase “band of brothers” comes from that.) And a writer of such genius is now being given short shrift in American universities? That, in itself, is a Shakespearean tragedy. – Karen Zautyk

CORRECTIONS • A March 24 story misstated the amount of terminal leave pay and unused vacation compensation to be received by Kearny Fire Capt. Gary Dye upon his retirement May 1. The correct amount is $52,968. The Observer regrets the error. • An April 22 story incorrectly identified John Rivera as president of the Belleville Board of Education. The former president is now a board member. Raymond Kuebler is the current board president. The Observer regrets the error. • An April 22 story failed to mention that Paul Measso, a 13-year educator and former guidance counselor, is the third vice principal at Kearny High School. The Observer regrets the error.

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earny police were called to a home on the 300 block of Forest St. at 4:45 a.m. last Friday, April 24, on the report of an intruder. Police said the sleeping occupants were awakened by a crashing noise at the rear of the residence, and when Officer Michael Santucci arrived, he found the back door smashed and a man -- who did not live there -- reclining on a sofa. There reportedly was no evidence that the intruder was also smashed. Chief John Dowie stated only that the man admitted he didn’t live there, but “he didn’t know where he was.” Ian Ferrari, 21, of Kearny, was charged with criminal mischief (breaking the door) and criminal trespass. Apparently, no porridge -hot, cold, or just right -- had been consumed. ••• Other recent reports from the Kearny police blotter included the following: April 19 Officer Jordenson Jean was on patrol at 4 p.m. when he saw a northbound 1987 GMC pickup truck nearly collide with another vehicle on Schuyler Ave. at E. Midland Ave. Jean, with Officer Daniel Esteves as backup, stopped the truck on the 600 block

of Schuyler and reportedly detected the odor of alcohol. Following field sobriety tests, he arrested the driver, Sergey Gaston, 38, of North Arlington. At headquarters, Gaston reportedly became combative, tried to free himself from his handcuffs and had to be put in a cell to calm down. Police said Gaston was found to have a suspended license and an Essex County Sheriff’s warrant for child neglect. He was also charged with DWI, failure to take an Alcotest, disregard of a traffic signal and obstructing the administration of law. April 20 At 5 p.m., at Johnston and Grant Aves., Det. Michael Gonzalez pulled over a 2006 BMW with a broken windshield and was advised by headquarters that the driver, Ricky Santiago, 19, of Kearny, had a suspended license. Santiago was charged with that and the windshield violation. April 21 Officer Esteves responded to Kearny High School at 2 p.m. on a report that a female student was in possession of a glass container holding suspected marijuana. When taken into custody, she was also found to have four Xanax tablets, police said. She was

Cyber security is seminar topic On Friday, May 29, the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office and the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office, through their Offices of Victim-WitnessAdvocacy, will hold a public seminar to assist Essex and Hudson County residents who have fallen victim to cyber crime, especially those abused, threatened, harassed or exploited in this manner as a result of intimate partner violence. The emerging risks associated with digital technology, cyber-spying and stalking, social networking and other forms of electronic communications and its impact on personal safety and criminal

investigations are the topics on the day’s agenda. The half-day seminar will be held in Newark at the Leroy Smith Public Safety Building located at 50 W. Market St., 14th floor. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m., with the program starting at 9 a.m. The goal of this event is to increase community awareness of cybersecurity issues. For further information, contact the Essex County Victim-Witness Advocacy Unit at 973-621-4689 or 973-621-4687, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. You can also visit the ECPO website at www. njecpo.org.

brought to HQ and charged with possession of a prescription drug, marijuana and drug paraphernalia. ••• At 3:30 p.m., Officer Jay Ward was passing a residential construction site on Bergen Ave. when he spotted a boy using a stick to write names in the newly poured wet cement, police said. The youth, a 13-year-old from Kearny,

was charged with criminal mischief and released to the custody of his mother. The Juvenile Aid Bureau was also contacted.

said. Confirming this, he arrested Christopher Lindsay, 25, of Harrison, who reportedly also had a no-bail contemptof-court warrant from the Hudson County Sheriff’s April 23 Office. In a search incident Officer Brian Wisely, on to arrest, Lindsay was found patrol near Passaic Ave. and to be carrying three hypoderthe Belleville Pike at 4:45 p.m., mic needles, police said. He recognized a pedestrian whom was remanded to the Hudson County Jail. he knew to have a Kearny – Karen Zautyk shoplifting warrant, police

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Tuesday. Police gave this account of the incident: While on patrol at 2:33 a.m., Harrison Police Officer Daniel McChesney was dispatched

to a location in the 300 block of N. Fifth St. on a request for medical assistance. Upon his arrival, the officer was met by someone who was intoxicated and spoke very

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little English. He told McChesney that his brother had been hurt and was inside the Fifth St. building. As the officer approached the front door, Gregory Morales, 32, of Newark, stumbled outside, bleeding from his chest and face. Morales told the officer that he had been stabbed in the chest and slashed on both sides of his face. Police called in EMS to stabilize the victim and, with the help of East Newark Police Officer Brian Aparicio serving as translator, Morales told police that he knew his attacker but would not disclose his identity. Police said the victim’s brother told them that the attack happened on the sidewalk in the 300 block of Cross St. during a rainstorm and that the alleged attacker ran away, last seen heading west on Cross St. Lt. Dennis McAlinden, Police Officers Darren Raefski and McChesney searched the area but could find no one, police said. Morales was taken to University Hospital of Medicine & Dentistry, Newark, for treatment of his wounds. No weapon had been recovered as of last week, police said. ••• In another incident, last Thursday, at about 10 p.m., Officer David Strumolo was sent to a Bergen St. location on a report of a robbery. The victim, a 25-year-old Harrison man, told the officer

that he was walking home from the Quick Chek on the north side of Bergen St., between Sixth and Seventh Sts., when he heard someone crossing the street from south to north and running towards him from behind. Before he could turn around, the victim said, the individual put a choke hold around the victim’s neck and said: “Give me everything,” and, while continuing to hold him, began checking the victim’s pockets. After the victim fished out his wallet from his jacket pocket, the suspect removed its contents – one $10 bill – and said: “That’s it?” The victim then turned over his black 32G Apple I-phone in a black case to the suspect who said, “Don’t turn around or I’ll shoot you. Now go,” and then fled, police said. The victim, who told police he managed to get a glimpse of the suspect, described him as black, with short black hair, black eyes, 6 feet, 180 pounds, wearing a blue long-sleeve T-shirt with miscellaneous images and black sport sweatpants. It was hard to see the suspect’s face, the victim said, because he was wearing a black cover wrapped around his head, exposing only his eyes and hair. The officer searched the area but could find no one matching the suspect’s description. – Ron Leir

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utley PD is asking residents to use the internet to report frauds and non-threatening incidents as a time-saving move. To make an online report, go to www.nutleynj.org, locate the triangular police shield image on the lower left side of the screen and click on Citizens Online Reporting. Then, follow directions. Anyone with knowledge or information about criminal activity is encouraged to contact Nutley PD at 973284-4940 or use the anonymous TIP Hotline by texting information to “CRIMES” (274637), using keyword “NPDTIPS”, or log onto Tipsoft. com.

Between April 18 and 24, the Nutley PD logged these incidents: April 18 Abalino Abergas, 68, of Nutley, was charged with shoplifting at a Franklin Ave. store. The manager told police he found Abergas walking around the store with a large bulge under his shirt. Further checking disclosed that various store items had been concealed there, police said. ••• A motorist reported that while driving along a stretch of River Road, they encountered several unavoidable large pot holes in their lane of travel which caused dam-

age to their vehicle’s tires and rims. The driver was referred to the Essex County Road Department since River Road is a county roadway. ••• After conducting a motor vehicle stop on Brookfield Ave., police arrested David Rubin, 25, of Suffern, N.Y. Police said Rubin turned over a small black case that reportedly contained two zip lock bags with green vegetative buds suspected of being marijuana. He was charged with possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana.

enter a green Buick parked near Spring St. by pulling on the rear passenger door handle several times. The vehicle’s owner described the suspect as Hispanic and wearing a black hat. Police said they spotted a man who matched the description entering a black vehicle and driving away. After he was stopped and identified, Jose Laracuente Jr., 37, of Nutley, was arrested on an attempted burglary charge.

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was struck. At the time of the accident, police said, a vehicle operated by Lauana Ferreira, 29, of North Arlington, was traveling west on Hamilton and a vehicle driven by Michelle Carr, 35, of Harrison, southbound on Davis, entered the intersection at the same time and collided. Carr was taken to Clara Maass Medical Center, Belleville, where she was treated for injuries to her right shoulder and right leg, police said. An investigation of the incident is continuing but, as of last week, police had issued a summons to Ferreira charging her with failing to stop for a red light. Mayor James Fife said that Jurczyk has been serving as a crossing guard since 2007 and that she has had a sterling reputation as a dedicated employee. Fife said he was told that, “as they were putting her in the ambulance, she told her partner, ‘I’ll see you here tomorrow.’ ’’ In view of how the accident

Left photo courtesy Jurczyk family; other photos by Harrison Police Sgt. Dave Doyle

Grazyna ‘Grace’ Jurczyk (l.) was injured while at her crossing guard post at Hamilton St. and Davis Ave. in the aftermath of a 2-car crash (c. and r.).

reportedly unfolded, the mayor said he would be conferring with Police Chief Derek Kearns “to see what we can do to slow traffic down along Hamilton and Cleveland Ave. and maybe Central Ave. as well.” The same day as the accident, earlier in the morning, Fife said his car was nearly clipped, while coming out of his driveway, by an errant motorist who, he said, ignored a stop sign on Central

at Kingsland Ave. “They all claim Harrison has too many lights,” Fife said. “Well, they need to slow down and wait the two minutes [for the light to change]. People have to feel safe.” Among the options that he and the chief will likely explore, the mayor said, are installation of speed bumps and possibly passing an ordinance restricting vehicular traffic to 15 mph as is now done in neighboring East Newark.

Meanwhile, colleagues of the stricken Jurczyk are wishing her a speedy recovery. “She’s a sweetheart, a nice lady, very quiet, never missed one day,” said Isabel Gonzalez, who is stationed at Hamilton and Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. “I feel so bad for her. My prayers are with her.” Christine Lashgar, who took over the post at Hamilton and Davis for Tuesday dismissal time, said that deal-

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Thursday, May 7, at 8 p.m. at the American Legion hall. Raffle tickets are $1 each. To purchase a raffle ticket, contact Lou at 201-368-2409. • A fundraising bus trip to Resorts Casino in Atlantic City will leave Sunday, May 17, at 8:30 a.m., from the parking lot of Kearny Bank, 614 Kearny Ave. Tickets are $30 with $25 dollars in slot play credit returned by the casino. For tickets, call Lou. The deacons of First Presbyterian Church of Arlington, 663 Kearny Ave., host a fish and chips dinner Saturday, May 3, 5 to 7 p.m. Admission is $15 for adults; $8 for children under 12. ResBloomfield ervations are required. Call St. Thomas the Apostle 201-991-3513 for reservations. Home and School AssociaKearny High School PTA tion sponsors a tricky tray presents a dance, featuring fundraiser Thursday, April 30, at Valley Regency, Clifton. hits from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s, Saturday, May 2, at 7 The $50 admission includes p.m., at the Irish American dinner and an evening of Club, 95 Kearny Ave. Tickets extravaganza. Only adults age 21 and older are admitted. are $20. Proceeds benefit the PTA scholarship fund. Send ticket payment to St. Purchase tickets at the door. Thomas the Apostle School, 50 Byrd Ave., Bloomfield, N.J. For more information, email KearnyHighSchoolPTA@ 07003. This year’s theme is “Run for the Roses, Kentucky yahoo.com or call Michelle at 201-998-0238 or Lisa at 386Derby.” 490-7719. The Kevin G. Kennedy Civic Association will hold its 22nd annual scholarship breakfast May 17 at 10 a.m. at The Chandelier, 340 Franklin Ave. This year’s citizen scholarships will be given in memory of Margaret Mary O’Boyle and Brian Pomponio in recognition of their love of community service and family ties. Tickets are $30. Send check or money order, payable to Kevin G. Kennedy Civic Association, 45 Hornblower Ave., Belleville, N.J. 07109. Call 973-759-0738 for ads or information.

Harrison

Holy Cross Church hosts an all class alumni reunion June 14, 1 to to 5 p.m. at Holy Cross School, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. Tickets are on sale now. Call the church rectory at 973-484-5678 or Donna at 973-568-1945. Cost is $20 for adults and $15 for seniors and children ages 6 to 12. Anyone with class photos is asked to call the church.

Kearny

Kearny UNICO will hold these upcoming events: • Flapjack Fundraiser is set for Saturday, May 2, 8 to 10 a.m., at Applebee’s, 175 Passaic Ave. Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs and a beverage. Admission is $10. For tickets, contact Judy at 201-991-5812. Proceeds benefit the chapter’s scholarship fund and other charities. • The drawing for the Super 50-50 Raffle to benefit UNICO’s scholarship fund and other charities will be

Lyndhurst

The Lyndhurst Health Department, 601 Riverside Ave., hosts these programs: • A Clara Maass Breakfast Seminar, “Forget Me Not: an Alzheimer’s discussion,” is slated for Friday, May 8, at 10:30 a.m. • A free skin cancer screening, open to all Lyndhurst residents ages 18 and over, is set for Monday, May 11, at 9:30 a.m. Call 201-804-2500 to register for these programs. The N.J. Sports & Exposition Authority co-sponsors a free two-hour Nature Walk with the Bergen County Audubon Society, starting at 9 a.m., Sunday, May 3, at the entrance to Losen Slote Creek Park in Little Ferry. Check meadowblog.net for last-minute weather updates. Participants are asked to sign a standard liability release for this event that is good for NJSEA/BCAS events throughout the year. To register, contact Don Torino

of the BCAS at greatauk@ gmail.com or 201-230-4983 or visit https://www.eventbrite. com/e/bonus-early-birderspecial-walk-with-the-njmcand-bcas-tickets-15164573648.

North Arlington

American Legion Alexander Stover Post 37, 222 River Road, meets Monday, May 4, at 8 p.m. All veterans are invited to attend. For more information, call 201-214-8253. The Senior Harmony Club sponsors the following trips: • Travel to Resorts Casino in Atlantic City Tuesday, May 12. Cost is $25. Nonmembers are welcome. Call Florence at 201-991-3173 for reservations or more information. • Check out The Culinary Institute of Hyde Park, N.Y., Tuesday, May 19. Non-members are welcome. Call Anna for information and reservations at 201-939-2960. Looking to spend a evening laughing so hard it hurts? Then come to Queen of Peace High School for its production of the Tony Award musical, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” on Thursday, April 30; Friday, May 1; Saturday, May 2, at 8 p.m.; and Sunday, May 3, at 2 p.m. For more information, visit www.qphs.org or call 201-998-8227. Tickets will be available at the door.

Nutley

Nutley Public Library, 93 Booth Drive, has released its May events schedule. For more information on any of these programs, call 973-667-0405. • Two-Year-Old Story Time, open to ages 24 to 35 months, is set for Fridays, May 1, 8, 15, at 9:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Participants must be Nutley residents. Registration is required. • First Friday Films: “The Imitation Game,” Friday, May 1, at 2 p.m. A new film is shown the first Friday of each month. Check the library’s event calendar for a list of films. • Minecraft for Kids, for ages 7 and up, is set for Monday, May 4, at 3:30 p.m. Kids should bring their own

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devices. • Monday Night Book Club meets to discuss “The Middlesteins” by Jami Attenberg Monday, May 4, at 7 p.m. Copies of the book and its discussion guide are available at the library. This event is free and open to the public. • P.J. Story Time, open to children of all ages and their caregivers, is set for Monday, May 4 and 11, at 7 p.m. Make yourself comfortable, put on your pajamas and meet in the Children’s Room. Registration is not required. • Babygarten, open to ages 23 months and under, is set for Tuesdays, May 5 and 12, at 9:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Registration is required. This is open only to Nutley residents. • Patrons are invited to play Bridge at the library every Tuesday at 1 p.m. No registration is required. • The Nutley Public Library Outreach Program hosts a monthly book discussion at the Nutley Parkside Apartments, 7 William St., the first Tuesday of each month. Residents will meet at the library at 1:30 p.m. and proceed with the librarian to the senior building. The book selections are the same as the Monday Night Book Club. The next meeting is May 5. • Video Game Club for teens meets Tuesdays, May 5 and 19, at 3:15 p.m. No registration is required. • Preschool Story Time, open to ages 3 to 5, is set for Wednesdays, May 6 and 13, at 9:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Participants must be Nutley residents. Registration is required. • Wednesday Afternoon Knitters meet weekly at 1 p.m. Both beginning and experienced knitters are welcome. Knitters are asked to bring their own supplies. • Lego Club for Kids, open to grades 2 to 6, meets Thursday, May 7, at 3:30 p.m. Registration is required. • Tuesday Night Graphic Novel Club meets May 12 at 7 p.m. Sample food from local eateries while discussing “Andre the Giant: Life and Legend” by Box Brown.

Copies of the book are available at the library. Register online at nutleypubliclibrary. org/graphicnovelclub or by phone at 973-667-0405, ext. 2604. 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. The Historic Restoration Trust of Nutley hosts an Antique Road Show at the Kingsland Manor, Kingsland St. and Lakeside Drive, Saturday, May 16, 1 to 4 p.m. Jon Felz of RZM Fine Arts & Antiques Inc. is doing the show as a fundraiser for the Manor. RZM is a member of the New England Appraisers Association. Cost is $5 per item, with a limit of three items per appraisal. Those with additional items will be asked to get back in line. For further information, call 973661-3410 or email KingslandManorRestorationTrust@ gmail.com. The Nutley Chamber of Commerce hosts its 17th annual 5K Fun Run through the township May 3, beginning at 9 a.m. The event starts with registration, 7 to 8:30 a.m., at the Town Oval. Younger runners can participate in either the Short Sprint or the Fun Run, while more seasoned runners will line up for the 5K. Registration forms are available at the Chamber office, 172 Chestnut St.; the Municipal Building, the Nutley Public Library, Public Affairs Building, and the Parks & Recreation Building. For more information, visit http://nutleychamber.com/events/5k-fun-run/ or contact the Chamber at: 973-667-5300 or chamber@ nutleychamber.com.

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STEEPLE from Rutgers side of the church. They also notified the owners about the building’s condition. On Friday morning, people were seen working inside the steeple attempting to better secure the structure but there were loose boards of wood clearly visible on the roof. Frank De Lorenzo, the township construction official, could not be reached Friday but the church pastor, the Rev. Miguel Ortiz, told The Observer that, “a big chunk

[from the steeple] fell so we’re stabilizing it.” But Ortiz conceded that at best, the repairs will only be a temporary fix because, given the worsening condition of the church building – which, according to the New Jersey Historic Trust (NJHT), dates from the 1850s – “is coming down, little by little.” Michael Perrone, newly elected president of the Belleville Historical Society (BHS), said there have been at least three iterations of the Reformed Church, a reflection

of the early Dutch presence in the New World. Adjacent to the church is a cemetery containing the graves of at least 60 Revolutionary War soldiers and other notables from the period. The first Reformed Church was built in 1725, the second in 1809 and the third – “and last that we know of” – in 1853, Perrone said. One of the early structures was destroyed after being hit by a tornado, he added. Ortiz said the church has received donations totaling

$23,000 for the rehabilitation of the building – a job he said will cost several hundred thousand dollars. In late 2012, after the onslaught of Sandy, the township granted the church an emergency loan of $40,000 to install bracing inside the steeple and to secure the still dangling cross at the steeple’s peak. Then, a year later, came what was thought to be encouraging news: the NJHT awarded the church a Sandy Disaster Relief Grant for Historic Properties of $250,000 to pay for the “emergency steeple stabilization … more exhaustive restoration of the steeple and tower including masonry repointing, structural heavy timber repair, new copper cladding and roofing, exterior wood repair around windows and exterior painting.” One estimate placed the cost for the overall project at between $300,000 and $400,000.

Problem is, according to the BHS’s Perrone, that the church cannot touch any of the grant money until it has completed the improvements. Only then can it can use the funding to reimburse itself. As for the loan from the township, Ortiz said that the church “has paid off a little more than half.” Perrone said he spent some time at the church Thursday afternoon and saw some of the repair work. He was concerned. “Somebody is going to have to come in to remove the pieces of wood laying on the roof. Another gust will send them crashing into a car or person,” he said. “Perhaps someone can get a 40-foot ladder to reach the roof and get those boards off.” Meanwhile, the pastor and his congregation are praying for calm weather. “If we get hit with another big storm, it could be disaster for us,” Ortiz said.

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It’s been a wild ride for Blue Tide baseball Jairo Mendez was asked to best describe how his second season as the Harrison High School baseball head coach has been going. “Right now, it’s been a roller coaster ride,” said Mendez, the former Kearny High School and Montclair State ace pitcher. “Defensively, we’re making too many mistakes and that has been costing us some games. We lost a lot of seniors from last year, so that has hurt us, but we’ve had others who have definitely stepped up and contributed.” The Blue Tide owns a 7-6 record now after defeating Wallington, 5-4, in 11 innings on Saturday, thanks to Dustin Huseinovic’s clutch RBI single with two out. The Blue Tide also enjoyed a huge 3-0 shutout win over Clifton last week, with senior left-hander Joshua Williams firing a three-hitter, then knocking in all the team’s runs with a three-run homer. “Definitely, we have talent,” Mendez said. “We’ve been able to compete and beat some good teams. We just need to be a little more consistent. I’ve been tweaking the lineup a little to get the right

mix. It all depends on who’s pitching for the other team.” As the season approaches the midway mark, Mendez is confident that there are better times ahead. “I really think that we’re going to be surprising a lot of people down the road,” Mendez said. Part of the reason for Mendez’s optimism is the pitching of Williams, who has the makings of being a top-flight hurler. “He has very good pinpoint control,” Mendez said. “He’s crafty. He throws three pitches for strikes and has a good command of the strike zone. He’s also not afraid to challenge hitters. I like the way he throws.” Junior Marquis Valentin is a right-hander with a ton of promise. Valentin pitched four scoreless innings of relief in the win over Wallington Saturday, allowing just two hits and striking out seven. “Marquis is a lot like Josh in that he has to throw strikes to be successful,” Mendez said. “He has been very successful so far with see VIEW next page

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The Belleville softball team is vastly improved over last year, going from seven wins all of last year to a 9-3 mark already this season. Kneeling, from l., are Jackie Sales, Samantha Samaniego and Sarah Guy. Standing, from l., are Barbara Jacangelo, Karina Ramos, Valentina Garrido and head coach Chris Cantarella.

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the fire as freshmen,” Cantarella said. “They were perhaps riding the coattails of the here was a time – not so teams we had in the past.” There was a gradual imlong ago – that Belleville provement to seven wins two High School had one of years ago and a 7-17 mark last the most consistently solid year. softball programs in Essex “I tried to build off those County, thanks to the efforts heartbreaks that the kids sufof longtime head coach Carl fered for three years,” CantaCorino and his eventual sucrella said. “We have a lot of cessor Chris Cantarella. great kids who managed to Even after Cantarella took hang in there.” over as head coach a decade As the 2015 high school ago, the Buccaneers floursoftball season began, the ished year after year. Buccaneers found themselves But three years ago, the in a new division of the Super bottom fell out of the BelEssex Conference, the Colonileville softball program, as al Division, where they were Cantarella and his Buccaneers paired with teams of equal struggled to a 2-18 record. talent. However, Cantarella was “I knew that we would be a encouraged, because that little more successful in the team included several freshnew league,” Cantarella said. men. “Those girls got thrown into “We would also be able to

schedule independent teams that were equal to us. That’s a big plus.” So far, so good for the Buccaneers, who own a 9-3 record this season, already topping last year’s win total. “I’m very happy with the way the season is going, but I’m happier for the girls, because they really have come through a lot,” Cantarella said. The Buccaneers have been utilizing three different pitchers this season, all three of whom are sophomores. Jasmine LaTorre has emerged as a solid pitcher. “I was a little hesitant at first to use her, because she didn’t pitch a lot last year,” Cantarella said. “But she has been pitching well for us. She’s throwing see SOFTBALL page

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has a strong arm, an accurate arm. She calls a good game. She used to play the outfield, but she’s become a good catcher.” Sophomore Gianna Benacquista is the first baseman, much like her older sisters Leah and Jessica were. Jessica is playing softball at Bryant University. The younger Benacquista is battling a leg injury, so she has been working hard with the physical therapists to see if she can get back on the field as soon as possible. Sophomore Victoria Bruno is also recovering from an injury, a dislocated ankle, so she is also slowly getting back into the mix. Sophomore Luciana Gilfone is the second baseman. Gilfone has been moved to second base this season. “She’s learning a new position, but she’s doing very well,” Cantarella said. “She has a really strong arm for a second baseman. She’s still learning the game and has to be reminded of what she has to do. But she has promise.” Junior Kristan Lombardi is the starting shortstop for her third straight year. Lombardi is the sister of former Buccaneers standout pitcher Jenna.

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In his first outing, he throws a no-hitter By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer

set to enter his senior year at the school. No one ever wants change when you’re about to hris Camilo didn’t begin the final year of high exactly want to leave school. Paramus Catholic High But finances prevented School. After all, Camilo, a Camilo from remaining at highly regarded baseball player, the private Catholic instituespecially as a pitcher, was tion. Tuition was just a tad too

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squad. “It’s like we got the hired gun to help us down the stretch,” Auteri said. “We knew we had the makings of a good team, but someone like Chris could really put us over the top.” Auteri had a plan to get Camilo ready for the season when he became eligible to play. “From Day One, we had him throwing simulated games on the side to get his arm in shape,” Auteri said. “We knew that he worked out all winter to get in shape, but the throwing sessions really helped. He was pitching on the side every fourth day. And his attitude was great. He was really patient through it all.” “As I was sitting out, I worked hard to get myself ready,” Camilo said. “I was running a lot, doing a lot of exercises. I practiced very hard. I felt like my arm was strong. I just kept getting better and better.” Last Monday, Camilo was ready for his grand debut. He took the mound against Garfield. “I was waiting for that moment for the whole offseason,” Camilo said. “I was very pumped up and excited. Once I got the chance, I was confident in my stuff and confident in my teammates.” continued next page

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“You could tell that he was chomping at the bit a little,” Auteri said. In his very first start for the Golden Bears, Camilo went out and threw a no-hitter, striking out 12 in the process. Just to insure that the first game was no fluke, Camilo went to work in his second start Saturday night against neighboring rival Rutherford. In that 13-1 Lyndhurst victory, Camilo pitched a onehitter, striking out six. Two starts, 14 innings pitched, one hit. Not a bad debut at all. To add to the impressive beginning, Camilo delivered five hits, including a homer, a double and seven RBI. He certainly was worth waiting for. For his efforts, Camilo has been selected as The Observer Athlete of the Week for the past week. A deeply religious practicing Catholic, Camilo was thankful to a higher power for his week to remember. “I have to thank God, because He blessed me with this,” Camilo said. “I’m definitely staying humble. My faith means everything to me. Everything I do is in God’s name. God blessed me in every way. I’m blessed to have great family, great friends, great parents, great teammates and great coaches. I have to thank God for all that.” But there’s no way

that Camilo could have anticipated the early success. “I never thought I could go out and throw a no-hitter right away,” Camilo said. “I just wanted to go out there and throw strikes. God blessed me by letting me throw a no-hitter.” Incredibly, it wasn’t the first no-hitter Camilo had thrown this year. “In January, I went to Kissimmee, Florida, with the Paterson Red Sox and I threw a no-hitter against the Jackie Robinson All-Stars from Chicago,” Camilo said. It was in an 18-andunder AAU tournament at the winter home of the Houston Astros. But this no-hitter was a little more noteworthy and memorable. “It’s very special to me,” Camilo said. “I never thought I would throw another no-hitter. I just wanted to help the team anyway I could.” The Golden Bears are now on a tear. They’ve won seven straight games to improve to 10-6 on the season. Incredibly, through all the nasty and wicked weather everyone had to endure in early April, the Bears have still managed to play 16 games, which is the highest total in northern New Jersey. “We definitely wanted to play a lot of games early, so we could be ready when Chris be-

came eligible,” Auteri said. “You can see how the whole team picks up with him around. The team plays better defensively when he’s pitching. They know he’s going to strike out a lot of guys, so it takes the pressure off them. The kids all know how good he is. His stuff is electric.” Now with Camilo and fellow senior Nolan Kelly, the Golden Bears have a solid 1-2 pitching punch. “With Chris and Nolan, we line up pretty good,” Auteri said. “It’s worked out pretty well. Hopefully, we’ll get into the county tournament and I think we’ll be fine for the state tournament. We had a sense that once we got Chris back, we could be awesome.” Camilo already has his future mapped out. He’s headed to Bloomfield College in the fall on a baseball scholarship. For now, Camilo is just pleased to be back playing and contributing. “This really boosts my confidence up, but not just me, the entire team,” Camilo said. “We’re on a seven-game win streak right now. The other teams better watch out, because Lyndhurst is on the rise. I’m playing now and I’m enjoying it. It’s been a lot of fun.” It’s safe to say that the rest of Camilo’s teammates and coaches feel the same exact way.

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2 Family – 1st Floor w/ 2 Bedrooms, Modern Eat in Kitchen, Tiled Bath, Living RM, Dining Rm. 2nd Floor w/3 Bedrooms, Modern Eat in Kitchen, Living Rm, Dining Rm, Tiled Bath. Private Driveway. Asking $394,900

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2 Family – Both Apartments have 3 Bedrooms, Living Rm, Kitchen & Bath. Finished Attic w/ 2 Rooms. All Separate Utilities. Asking $309,900

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3 Family - Recently Renovated Home. 1st Floor w/ 1 Bedroom. 2nd & 3rd Floors Have 2 Large Bedrooms. 1 Car Garage. Short Walk to PATH Trains. Asking $489,000

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

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

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. WOW - This is a delightful three bedroom Kearny Colonial. and Hardwood floors, high ceilingsA T world charm and C old T Rlocation N O plus a 50x115 lot and Great character throughout. C ER D garage. Ncar Utwo Call today $319,900.

MUST SEE- Do not buy until you experience this huge, T 2 family on a Kearny beautiful, unique 100% remodeled NTRAC O C large Extra baths. bedrooms,4 6 lot. rare 62.5X100 R NDE Ukitchen, lovely finishes throughout. Central Air,4 finished floors. ASKING $629,000.

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Looking for bargains? Check out Yard Sale Shoppers, take your mark! The immensely popular Annual KUEZ Kearny Town-Wide Yard and Sidewalk Sale returns Saturday and Sunday, May 2 and 3, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is no rain date. Kearny is definitely the place to be that weekend when the town is once again transformed into a border-toborder bargain hunter’s paradise. The Kearny Urban Enterprise Zone (KUEZ) is sponsoring and organizing the event. Hundreds of residential, business and other sellers have registered to host sales. Plenty of local retailers and eateries are also ready with special sales and offers for what is expected to be a slew of shoppers setting their sights on Kearny. “The Town-Wide Yard Sale has really taken hold as a Kearny community happening,” said KUEZ coordinator John Peneda. “We always have such positive reaction to the event.” He added: “We hope our member businesses jump on board with these creative events, benefit from the sale, and take advantage of the influx of visitors and shoppers to our town.” The KUEZ has created a special Yard Sale map of both residential and retailer sale locations. It

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

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will be available at Town Hall, the Kearny Library and the KUEZ office after April 30. From 9 a.m. to noon on the days of the sale, it will also be available at a special information booth in front of Town Hall, 402 Kearny Ave. The map can also be downloaded after April 30 from www.kearnynj. org. A Google map of the sellers (even those who may have missed the deadline to be included in the printed map) will also include information on items for sale at the various locations. This can be accessed after

April 30 at http://goo. gl/19rhZd. Peneda reminds residential participants to keep the sidewalks clear and safe for shoppers and passersby. The KUEZ also has provided a list of organizations and contacts which may be able to help with items not sold during the sale: • Goodwill-Harrison, 973-481-2300 • The Salvation Army, 201-991-1115 • Vietnam Veterans of America, 1-800-775-VETS (8387) or www.vva.org. Visit wwwkearnynj.org for updates and information or call 201-955-7981.

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NORTH Just Listed. Custom build brick Expanded Cape with LR, DR, JUST LISTED, Expanded Cape ARLINGTON NORTH ARLINGTON home offers LR, DR, EIK on 1st fl. EIK, 2 BRs and bath on 1st offering LR, Large EIK, 2 BRs, bath and laundry room on 1st fl. 2nd fl Ridge Rd Commercial property with 2 buildings on a lot 2nd floor offers Master BR with Floor. 2 BRs and bath on has 2 BRs and bath. Basement is private bath, as well as 2 large clos- 2nd fl. Finished basement with 150 foot frontage features 5 apartments, 4 Storeets plus a walk in closet, 2 more with summer kit, rec rm and semi finished with exit to rear yard. fronts, garages, off street parking. Perfect Development Large lot,double size driveway,cent large BRs and bath. Ground level as powder rm. Oversized lot project with lots of possibilities! a/c, new hot water heater and Rec Rm with slider to large fenced with inground pool, overunderground sprinklers in front rear yard. 2 car tandum garage, an sized garage and cent a/c lawn. Located in desirable area, located on desirable street. Move In condition. ASKING $489,000

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INSURANCE from and am now in remission,” thanks to care that was covered by Horizon. And when her son had an emergency appendectomy while he was away in college, Horizon took care of everything, she added. “I beg you to look after our health,” she pleaded. These and many other Kearny public school teachers are adamant about sticking with their current health care insurer but their bosses say they can save money by going with a competitor. At last Monday’s Board of Education meeting, a steady stream of teachers, led by Marcy Fisher, president of the Kearny Education Association, stepped up to the microphone to praise Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, the current contractor, and denounce Aetna, its rival. Aetna sales agent Rick Rispoli, who was report-

edly invited to the meeting by Brown & Brown, the BOE’s insurance broker, gamely sought to defend his firm against the onslaught of criticism, saying that area hospitals currently used by KEA members are “all in the [Aetna] network,” as are many doctors. “Aetna is a topline company,” he said. Facing a packed house of teachers in the Lincoln School auditorium, BOE Finance Committee chair Samantha Paris said that while the board was contemplating switching its employee health care carrier, “it’s not a done deal.” “This is not something we take lightly,” she said, adding that the board wanted to hear what teachers had to say before making a decision against a backdrop of ongoing negotiations toward a new labor contract with the KEA, whose old contract expired in 2014. Each year, the board must review the contract it has with its employee health care

insurer and either renew it or bring in someone else. And for the next school year, the board’s insurance experts are projecting a 27% jump in current costs if it stays with Horizon Blue versus an 18% hike if it goes with Aetna, Paris said. According to figures furnished by BOE business administrator Michael DeVita, for the 2014-15 school year, the district is paying about $11.2 million to Horizon Blue to provide coverage to 556 employees. It also pays $472,250 to 94 employees who “opt out” of the plan, typically because they are already covered under another plan. A brokerage fee is built into the premiums paid by the board, DeVita said. The district’s overall 2014-15 budget is about $79 million. (Brown & Brown receives a 1% commission from Horizon Blue.) DeVita said the BOE hasn’t contracted with New Jersey Health Benefits because it

does not offer a “traditional plan,” and that omission makes it ineligible because it would not provide employees with health benefits that are equal to or better than the existing plan. Employees covered by the plan are required to pay an amount ranging from 1.5% of their base salary to a fixed percentage of the value of their actual health care costs keyed to a formula based on the type of plan and their salary. “This is something very important to our members,” Fisher told the board. And because KEA members favor the service being provided by the incumbent firm, they have turned out in force to “convince [the board] that we stay with Blue Cross Blue Shield.” Having gotten feedback from its employees, the BOE is expected to act soon on whether to extend Horizon’s contract or retain Aetna.

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SDA open house set for May 5 St. Dominic Academy, 2572 Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City, will host its spring open house for grades 7-12 on Tuesday, May 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. The event will feature club and athletic demonstrations, including a performance by the award-winning Dominoes, presentations by academic departments and the administration, tours of the school and information about the application for admission process for all grades, including transfers. Information about the academy’s Rising Leaders Summer STEAM Program -for girls entering fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh or eighth grade -- can be found on the school’s website (www.stdominicacad. com). That program will be held from June 22 to July 23; the deadline to register is May 15. The academy is also offering a COOP Entrance Exam Preparation Course. Questions about the admissions process and/or any of these programs and events can be directed to Andrea Apruzzese, director of admissions, at 201-434-5938, ext. 14, or to aapruzzese@ stdominicacad.com .

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Henryka Milewska Grygielko Henryka Milewska Grygielko, of Tinton Falls, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 16. She was 90. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Ave., Harrison. A funeral Mass was held at Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, Harrison. Her interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. For information or to send condolences to the family, please visit www.mulliganfh. com. Born in Stolpce, Bielorussia (Belarus), she immigrated to North Arlington in 1979 before moving to Tinton Falls in 2005. Henryka is survived by her loving daughters Irene Bishop and Teresa Kociecka, her cherished grandchildren Heather Bishop, Antoni and Pszemek Milewski, Pawel and Jacek Kociecki, and her cousin, Ambassador Kosowicz of Los Angeles. She is also survived by her dear sister Helena Krasowska. She was predeceased by her husband Antoni Grygielko (2002), her daughter Barbara

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Choinski (2014) and her son Antoni Milewski (1992). For those desiring, donations may be made to Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, 115 S. Third St., Harrison, N.J. 07029 in loving memory of Henryka.

grandchildren Jennifer, John and Jaime and her greatgranddaughter Abigail.

Dorothy Neetz Dorothy Neetz, 92, of Toms River, passed away peacefully at home on April 24 with her loved ones, Dorothy and MiHelen T. Kurszwicz chael Quinn, by her side. Helen T. Kurszwicz (nee Born in Pittston, Pa., she Swarbrick) died April 19 at lived for many years in HarSt. Michael’s Medical Center, rison before moving to Toms Newark. She was 95. River. Born in East Newark, she She was a homemaker and lived most of her life in loving mother, grandmother Kearny. and great grandmother. Arrangements were by the She enjoyed trips to AtlanArmitage Wiggins Funeral tic City and caring for her Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, family. She was predeceased Kearny. A funeral Mass was by her husband, Joseph Neetz held at St. Stephen’s Church, in 1973, her son, Joseph, and Kearny, and burial was in daughter, Carol. Holy Cross Cemetery, North Surviving are her daughter Arlington. To read more about and son-in-law, Dorothy and Helen’s life, please visit www. Michael Quinn of Toms River, armitagewiggins.net. two grandchildren, Zachary Helen was active with St. and Jedediah, two great-grandStephen’s Church and had children, sister Ann, brother been the assistant tax collector Tom and numerous nieces in Kearny. and nephews. Also surviving Wife of the late John Kursher are the two family pets zwicz, she is survived by her (golden retrievers) Mookie daughters and their husbands and Vinny. Karen and Richard Polanski She will be sorely missed by and Joan and Bill Gerbasio. all who knew her. Also surviving her are her A memorial Mass will be of-

Campus Corner: Garfield School lists honor roll

Curtis Brack, principal of Garfield School, Kearny, announces the Principal’s Honor Roll and Honor Roll for the third marking period. Principal’s Honor Roll -4th Grade: Emilio Azcona, Kaitlyn Drake, Victoria Gomes, Isabella Gonzalez, Gordy Hu, Carina Lamego, Mikael Fernandez, and Nicholas Gomez. Honor Roll -4th Grade: Daniela Guerra, Matthew Swider, Anne Marie Malek, Antonio Santiago, Paulina Dluzniewska, Nayeli Jurado-Berrocal, Maci Covello and Brianna Theiss. Principal’s Honor Roll -5th Grade: Luciana Beltran, Kahlan Britt, Lindsay Chesney, Gianna Gomez, Nathaly Lozado and Kasper Szymczak and Mark Rudden. Honor Roll -5th Grade: Genesee Barrientos, Bryanna

Bautista, Matthew Federico, Nicholas Georgallis, Aaron Hatfield, James Miceli, Candelaria Suarez, Jerick Yanzon, Carlos Zapata, Justin Cercado, Priscilla Garcia, Walter Loayza, Lara Loureiro, Michala O’Neill, Andrew Saula Alvarado, Ashley Villegas, Abigail Crispin, Amy Guaman, Dunia Lajili, Johanna Lira, Berenisse Loyola Hernandez, Sebastian Luna Mosquera Enzo Villanueva

Principal’s Honor Roll -6th Grade: Nora Bouayad, Mariana Chavez-Carranza, Deborah Faria, Laura Gosnell, Samantha Herrera, Andy Mao, Cecilia Perez Suarez, Maryom Rahman and Karla Santamaria. Honor Roll -6th Grade: Eric Barsanulfo, Caitlyn Battistus, Jose Bedon, Daniel Bendezu, Emily Cepeda, Victoria Cimirro, Eduardo De Castro, Jason Gyuro, George Malek, Daniel Silveira and Dylan Treanor.

Shaw-Buyus Home for Services

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Robert was a professional mechanical engineer for both Delta and Hallam Engineering. He was a very involved mason, having been past master of North Arlington Lodge 271, past grand chaplain and currently a member of Adoniram Lodge 80, F&AM. He also had a strong passion for gardening. Beloved husband for 60 years to Janette (nee MacDonald), he is also survived by his children and their spouses Robert J. Rawding Ernest and Lucille Rawding, Robert J. Rawding died April Glen and Kathleen Rawding 20. He was 90. and Sharon and John VernacBorn in Newark, he lived chia; his grandchildren Ryan (Tricia), Sean, Alexandra and mostly in North Arlington. Piper; and his great-grandArrangements were by children Declan and Lochlan. Armitage Wiggins Funeral He was predeceased by his Home, (www.armitagewiggins.com) 596 Belgrove Drive, brother Emerson and sister Jean Nichols. Kearny. A Masonic service In lieu of flowers. please was held at the funeral home, consider a donation to your followed by a private cremaown favorite charity. tion.

fered Saturday, May 2, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, Berkeley Township. Timothy E. Ryan Home for Funerals, Toms River, is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the family, who will forward the donations to the charities of their choice. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www. ryanfuneralhome.com.

The wife and family of Joseph A. Poland Sr. would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone that has attended the funeral services, sent flowers, Mass cards and prayers. A special thanks to Msgr. Bill and the clergy of Queen of Peace Church, Life Choice Hospice, Dr. Andrew Burachchinsky, funeral director Mark Wiggins and Bag Piper Fran Rafferty. We greatly appreciate and are thankful for all of the time and effort that has been put forth to support our family during our time of grief.

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.

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

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

KEARNY 506 Kearny Ave. 1320 Sq. Ft. Heat included $2,000/month. Please Call (201) 283-4051 or (201) 998-8429.

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

REAL ESTATE AGENT OPPORTUNITIES If you are looking for a change and would like to work for a professional fun, social, family oriented office or if you would like information on becoming a realtor please call Jarlynn Hyde for further details. (201)991-5719.

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

for SALE Kearny Retail Class “C” Consumption Liquor License for sale in Kearny Only. Perfect for established restaurant/ eatery or new location. Asking price? Call 201-991-5122

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

Kearny Furnished Room for rent. Everything included. No Cable. Single clean & responsible person. $450/month + deposit. (201) 772-6859.

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

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

BLOOMFIELD 2 Room Available for rent. Close to transportation. Avl. Now. (973) 851-5643 or (973) 771-8037.

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

Garage f/rent Arlington section in Kearny. 1 month security. Avail. 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

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

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

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

KEARNY Store For rent. 842 Kearny Ave. 973‐229‐2786.

EMPLoYMENT/ hELP WANTED

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

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

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

Licensed nail technician needed for our location in Harrison. pay $911/hr. please call (973) 821-8387.

Full Time Dressmaker wanted to work in Busy sample room located in Whippany, NJ (973) 585-6900.

Delivery Person, Working inside & Kitchen. Please Call (201)997-3887

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

Experience Only! Grill man/short order cook Typical Breakfast & Lunch place Great hours! Off on Sunday! 973.206.1502

Auto Body man w/experience needed for Body Shop on Schuyler Ave., Kearny. Please call (201) 997-0295 (201) 889-5251 Ask for Macario.

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.

Air Conditioning Experienced Air Conditioning and Sheet Metal Installer Needed. Must Have 3-5 Years Experience In Sheet Metal and Installation. Must Have Valid Drivers License. Fax Resume to (973) 450-4885 or e-mail to ultraair@comcast.net.

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.

Laborer Full time in DPW to do street/sewer cleaning & repairs, line painting, truck washing, maint/cleanup of parks & playgrounds, shade tree maint and other related duties . Valid NJ CDL class B required, 40/hrs/wk, $32,299. For details, applic & residency req, go to www.kearnynj.org. App deadline: 5/1/15. Town of Kearny EOE/ADA.

CoNSTrUCTIoN SErvICES Martinez Construction • Roofing • Chimneys • Basement •Gutter • Masonry • Chimney & Roof Leak Work Exterior and Interior

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Zamora Construction Steps • Bricks • Blocks • Sidewalks • Pavers. Fully insured. Free estimates. Se Habla Español Lic#13VH08018600. 201-515-4670 201-889-8112

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

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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

Bob & Sons Handyman. We do all types of work. (201) 931-3478.

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

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

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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.

Renata’s Cleaning Service

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

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

Painting, Sheetrock, Plastering, Odd Jobs, Flooring, Windows and Doors, Plumbing leaky faucets, Pipes. Replace window screens. Power washing. Lic#V203575

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Twin Air Conditioning & Heating Service Repair & Installations. Free Estimates. No Job is too small. Local. (973) 698-5152.

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HI-Tek Construction Roofing siding • Additions • Dormers • Masonry • Rubbish Removal. Plumber, Electrician & Architects on Staff. Fully Insured. Lic#13VH03412500 (973) 207-6683.

NU-Way Home Improvement

Specializing in Handyman Services. We do All phase of construction. Free Estimates. Low Rates (201) 982-4503.

Ranne Tile & Home Improvement

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

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

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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

(201) 893-0656

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A1 Affordable

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

Affordable & Simple Landscaping

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

Dave 201-286-7224

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

(973) 338-9284

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LANDSCAPINg & DESIgN Copacabana Landscaping

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

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

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