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By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Kearny is preparing to give a big meadows tenant the boot. Letters have gone back and forth between the town and its tenant, the New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority, about whether to extend the multiyear lease for the 100-acre Keegan landfill which ends this year with an option for renewal through June 30, 2016. “We don’t want it,” Mayor Alberto Santos said last week. The mayor said the town was led to believe it could expect to see down the road, not only a capped landfill but also the prospect for converting the dump – which accepts construction and demolition debris – into a future public recreation space. But a year ago, the NJSEA’s predecessor, the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission, amended its solid waste management plan to provide additional capacity at the Keegan site by elevating the site from 60 to 100 feet. “If we allow it to go to 100 feet,” Santos said, “[the recreation use] won’t happen.” The mayor acknowledged that the meadows agency has provided a cap and a pump to remove leachate from the landfill as part of an ongoing see KEEGAN page

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By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – ast Thursday evening, 50 youngsters -- ages 11-13 -- received their

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Short-staffing spells OT woes By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent

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hat’s a guy to do on a balmy summer evening? Take a girl out on a romantic date? Take in a ballgame with his buddies? Or, how about driving to the Burger King lot to take potshots at the seagulls? At 7 p.m. last Wednesday, Aug. 12, Officer Sean Kelly was dispatched to the Passaic Ave. site on a report of someone firing a gun from a red car. In the restaurant lot, police said, he found a red Mazda, with a man aiming a handgun out the driver’s window, apparently shooting at the birds. Investigating, Kelly reportedly recovered a CO2-charged pellet pistol from under the front seat and additional ammo in the center console. Driver Ryan Rosado, 23, of Kearny, was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of a weapon and on an ordinance complaint of discharging a weapon within town limits. Asked if any gulls had been wounded or killed, KPD Chief John Dowie said, “Not that’s been noted.” Lucky birds. • • • Other recent reports from the Kearny police blotter included the following:

Aug. 9 Officer Jordenson Jean was called to the 600 block of Elm St. at 9 p.m. on a report that a parked car, a 2007 Chevy, had been hit by a 2013 Honda. Jean found the Honda parked nearby and was told by witnesses that the driver had entered a residence there. He located and interviewed Rosamaria Aguilar, 53, of Kearny, who was arrested KPD after field sobriety tests. Ryan Rosado She was given an Alcotest the concrete. Kearny EMS at HQ and charged with took the injured man to DWI and leaving the scene University Hospital in New- of an accident. ark. Negron and Det. Bryant Obie took Cunningham to Aug. 10 headquarters to be booked Call this one the name on aggravated-assault game: At 10 a.m., Officers charges. John Fabula and Jason Rodrigues took into custody Aug. 8 Juan Carlos, 51, of Kearny, Shortly after midnight, whom they spotted sitting Det. Michael Gonzalez on a stoop at Kearny and responded to a car burglary Johnston Aves. and whom in the area of Garfield they knew to have a Kearny Ave. and Devon St., where warrant. At HQ, however, the owner reported that they were informed by Sgt. a cellphone, sunglasses, Paul Bershefski, that, in a currency and change had prior encounter, the suspect been taken from her parked had provided a different Toyota, apparently by three name. men. Gonzalez, with Sgt. After “Carlos” was fingerCharles Smith and Officers printed, police were able to Jay Ward and Dean GasID him as Eduardo Espinosa ser as backup, searched the of Kearny. Police said he area, located and detained turned out to have three the suspects near Maple additional warrants: two Aug. 7 and Afton Sts. The victim, from East Newark under the Officer Cesar Negron driven to the area, identiname Edwardo Abraham responded to an 11:20 a.m. fied the trio, police said, and another Kearny warrant report of an assault in South and the stolen items were in the name of Juan AmaKearny and arrived to find a recovered. rillo. 35-year-old Hendersonville, Charged with burglary, Espinosa (Carlos/ Tenn., man lying unconconspiracy, theft and Abraham/Amarillo) was scious on Western Road. receiving stolen property charged on all four and with Police said the victim had were Patryk Gaworski, 21; hindering apprehension. been punched by a co-work- Renato Hilario, 20, and a • • • er, Christopher Cunning17-year-old boy -- all from Fabula was on patrol near ham, 50, of Madison, Tenn., Kearny. Police said Gawor- Davis Ave. and Devon Terfell and struck his head on ski was wearing the sunrace at 3:45 p.m. when he

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observed Anthony Chaparro, 27, of Kearny, who was wanted on two warrants: one each from Kearny and Elizabeth, police said. Chaparro was booked on same. • • • Officer Luis Moran responded to an 11 p.m. report of a man sleeping in the hallway of a building at Beech St. and Kearny Ave. and found Paul Altoz, 30, of Kearny, who was wanted on a town contempt-of-court warrant, police said. He was awakened and arrested. Aug. 12 Sgt. Glenn Reed and Officers Angelo Palagano and Mike Santucci were called to the 200 block of Elm St. at 4:30 a.m. on a report of a motor-vehicle break-in, in which a “considerable amount of quarters” and a bottle of cologne had been taken. They obtained a description of the suspect, who was located on Devon St. and identified by the victim, police said. Gheorghe Vasile, 34, of Kearny -- reportedly in possession of a considerable amount of quarters and a bottle of cologne (and a couple of superfluous “h”s) -- was charged with burglary and theft. • • • A 3:45 p.m. random license plate check by Officer Derek Hemphill showed that the registered owner of a 2005 Ford, travelling near Schuyler Ave. and Devon Terrace, had warrants. The owner, Victoria Gonzalez, 22, of Newark, was found to be the passenger and was arrested on warrants from Bloomfield and Union, and those jurisdictions were notified. – Karen Zautyk

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FedEx Freight pitched for Porete Ave. By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent

Belleville Turnpike as a safer alternative to the current passage from Porete to the Pike. As things stand now, noted NORTH ARLINGTON – Daniel Miola of Langan Engihe long vacant Bethneering, the project’s consultlehem Steel site on ing engineer, “Trucks wanting Porete Ave. is targeted to go south on the Belleville for development as a FedEx Turnpike [coming up the hill Freight distribution center, it from Porete] have to go onto was disclosed at last ThursSchuyler Ave. and make a Uday’s meeting of the mayor turn to come back around.” and Borough Council. At full buildout, the project The governing body took should generate “150 jobs inithe first step in the process of tially,” Shaljian said, but there making that happen by voting will be many more as the fato authorize borough attorney cility “matures” and expands. Randy Pearce and planning Miola said plans called for consultant Susan Gruel to a 139,000 square foot truckprepare amendments to the ing distribution terminal for Porete Ave. Redevelopment FedEx Freight with 167 dock Plan to accommodate the doors plus a 23,000 square proposed plant for the council foot secondary building dedito formally consider when it cated to truck maintenance meets next month. and repair, a 10,000 square Then, Pearce said, the foot office building and parkamended redevelopment ing for up to 215 employees plan will be submitted to the and five visitors. borough Planning Board for To the north, west and east its input in October. And, of the project site, the develultimately, it would fall to the oper would install a storm Planning Board to judge the water management system merits of the FedEx Freight including runoff basins, Miola venture when a “full-blown said. application” for the project is But, Miola added, this won’t submitted, he said. be an easy build because of Last Thursday, Jersey City topographical and regulatory attorney Ronald Shaljian, repchallenges. resenting the property lessee Because the site sits on 50Porete Development LLC and foot deep “very compressible” principal Moishe Mana, reclay soil, those conditions minded the mayor and coun“will require the buildings to cil that the owner Meadowbe pile-supported to depths of lands Ventures had previously over 100 feet” and that work pitched a deal with FedEx for alone will likely add $5 million the 44-acre Bethlehem Steel to the overall project cost, site but after “negotiations Miola said, “but we’re able to didn’t work out,” his client stomach that.” signed a ground lease for the And because the project site property in May 2014. “sits in a flood plain,” there As a sign of good faith, will likely have to be some Shaljian said that because the elevation of the land involved, project site is in a redevelopparticularly to ensure that the ment zone, his client -- who public access road is not subproposes to redevelop the sumed by excess storm water, property with the borough he said. and lease it to FedEx Freight Another hurdle that Miola -- would be entitled to ask said the project must overfor a PILOT (payment in lieu come is an time-consuming of taxes) deal but he said his government permit process client has opted to pay the which includes approvals normal property taxes for the from the U.S. Army Corps of land and improvements. Engineers, the state DepartAdditionally, Shaljian said, ment of Environmental Prothe developer welcomes “the tection and the state Departopportunity to be a good ment of Transportation – a neighbor” by sacrificing 1.5 process that could take many acres of the project site to months to a year. develop – at a cost projected Kevin Kiernan, representing at $3 million – a two-way FedEx as a project manager, roadway dedicated to pubsaid that the proposed operalic access to connect to the

tion would run “24/7” and, as the enterprise expands, “there is an opportunity for just south of 3,000 jobs” over a period of 15 years. In a prepared statement released after Thursday’s

meeting, Mayor Joseph Bianchi said he welcomed news of the venture. “We have kept our promise to increase our tax base which has been in trouble for the last 10 years. We have not seen new de-

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Forget longer school day, educator says By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent LYNDHURST – ocal educator Danielle R. Sammarone is committed to improving performance outcomes for her students – but she’s not convinced that a longer school day is the way to that goal.

A fifth-grade science and math teacher at Jefferson School, Sammarone said she came to that conclusion after completing two years of research leading to a successful defense of her Seton Hall University Ed.D. dissertation in educational management, administration and policy about a year ago. In recognition of her newly

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Scores on the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJASK) for Grades 6, 7 and 8.” Coincidentally, at the time she entered the doctoral program, the concept of a lengthening the school day – especially among urban school districts – “became a hot topic of the education world, despite the lack of quantitative statistical research to back up the initiative,” Sammarone said. So – with help from her Seton Hall advisor, Professor Christopher Tienken, she set out to explore whether there was “statistically significant” evidence to support the theory that the more time a student spends in school, the better chance he/she has of improving his/her academic performance on state tests. After collecting students’ scores on the 2010-2011 NJASK test from more than 600 public schools for each grade level and subject in the Garden State (charter, vocational and magnet schools were excluded from her study), Sammarone said she aimed to determine what variables actually made a difference in student test scores in New Jersey for grades six, seven and eight. She said that her statistical findings support the conclusion that socio-economic status (as reflected among schools with large populations of students on free-or-reduced lunch) and

attendance are the strongest predictors of performance on state tests and not the length of the school day. Sammarone said the study’s results provides policy makers and administrators with information and data that can be utilized to create effective policy regarding the length of the school day, save on state and district resources and alter the structure of schools to increase student achievement. As a prospective school administrator, Sammarone said her goal would be “to promote and use data-driven research to formulate policy to benefit school children.” Even as an adolescent growing up in Blairstown, Sammarone said she always had an affinity for younger children and the feeling was reciprocal. When serving as a counselor for the YMCA Day Camp in Hardwick, she recalled that, “kids always flocked to me.” Initially, she figured she could best help kids as a pediatrician so, she enrolled at Monmouth University as a pre-med. But after doing some volunteer work with kids, Sammarone switched her major to elementary education. “My parents told me that, ‘instead of saving lives, I could build lives,’ ’’ she said. She got her degree in 2007 and a year after that, she landed a job in Lyndhurst, teaching fourth- and fifthgrade math and science at Columbus School and was later assigned to Jefferson, where she has remained. At the same time, she resumed her own education, acquiring a master’s degree in special education from Montclair University in 2009. Then, as she put it, “the education bug bit me again and I started on my doctorate at Seton Hall.” “I still have a passion for lifelong learning,” Sammarone said. “We’re there for the kids and, as a future administrator, I want to make a difference.”

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On Kearny Ave., unwanted attention By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY –

32-year-old man was arrested last week after he allegedly accosted a 14-year-old girl on Kearny Ave. and then followed her into her apartment building. KPD Chief John Dowie said Jonathan Guerrero of Kearny entered through the front door of the building, but the girl managed to shut and lock the vestibule door before he could get through that. Police were alerted to the incident at 2:15 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 9, and Sgt. Scott Traynor and Officer Jose Resua took the report from the teen in the presence of her father. The girl said she had been on the 300 block of Kearny Ave. when an adult man approached her and asked for her phone number, police

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get the inner door closed. Det. Ray Lopez checked for security cameras in the area and obtained some still images of the suspect from the videos. He canvassed the neighborhood with these, “and people were able to furnish some information,” Dowie told The Observer. Lopez got a first name for the man and was told that he might have formerly worked in a Harrison restaurant. In Harrison, the detective was able to learn the suspect’s full name and obtain a phone number. Lopez and Det. Michael Gonzalez located Guerrero and brought him to headquarters for questioning. He was subsequently charged with harassment and burglary (for entering the apartment building). His bail was set at $10,000.

Nutley artist Dr. Lori R. Ippolito donated her oil painting of the Nutley Public Library to the library which has placed it on display in the circulation area. Attending a presentation ceremony, from l., are Jack Szura, owner of Franklin Framery; Barbara Hirsch; Ippolito; library director Maria LaBadia; and Assemblyman Ralph Caputo.

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Brother, can you spare a billion? By Ron Leir

uerto Rico is $70 billion in the hole and Greece is seeking approval from the European Union and the IMF for a $129 billion rescue deal. The Obama administration is on record as saying Uncle Sam cannot offer the Caribbean island state a bailout, nor can the island default, because of the unique tax laws under which Puerto Rico operates. While the local governments in both places ponder their next move, it is their

ordinary citizens who suffer with inflated prices, stagnant wages, high unemployment. And, in Greece, if the so-called “austerity” conditions demanded by European creditors are adopted by the Greek Parliament – a highly unlikely prospect – conditions are sure to get worse before they improve. Blame the bankers and bondholders, blame the residents and businesses who avoid paying taxes, blame the bureaucrats for turning a blind eye to the crisis as it grew. May the gods bring down a curse on all of them.

Can it be that Athens – considered by historians to be the cradle of democracy – is now reduced to the status of chief beggar of the world? Nikos Kazantzakis’ literary creation Zorba must be laughing and dancing up a storm as he recognizes the unbridled passion by which the Greeks are throwing themselves into the storm and, at the same time, the utter futility of the whole campaign. I suppose that if a Greek from, say, Delphi or Thessaloniki, simply had enough of the situation, he could

simply take a ferry to one of the islands in the Sea of Crete or the Aegian to dodge the tax collector, the wrath of Chancellor Merkel, or Zeus, whoever comes first. Pursue an adventure, the riskier the better, collect a pile of drachmas – er, make that euros, at least for now – and spend it while you can. Have a Socratic dialogue with yourself, consume a bottle of ouzo, with a slice of melopita and settle back on your favorite sandy beach. That’s the way to enjoy the end of summer … before the bill comes due.

When my creditors come looking for me, I will have decamped, possibly to the island of Mikinos or Paros – or maybe to Luquillo Beach in San Juan or collecting water from the rain forest before the forces of climate change and/or deforestation extract the last drop of moisture. If all else fails, look for me in the Kearny Marsh, Frank’s Creek or the Keegan landfill … at the end of the trail of my credit card receipts. Because my friend, at the end of the day, we’ve all got to pay the piper or face the music.

CORRECTION

A story in The Observer’s Aug. 5 issue about the Techniques of Alcohol Management training program for the owners of bars and liquor stores in Harrison should have made clear that the training is a collaborative effort between the Harrison Police ABC unit and the Hudson County Coalition for a Drug-Free Community. Also: Partners In Prevention was established in 1988 as a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization. The Observer regrets the error.

CORRECTION

A story in The Observer’s Aug. 12 issue about local school board filings failed to mention that Erika Jacho is a candidate for election to the Belleville Board of Education. A 25-year Belleville resident, Jacho has degrees in criminal justice and English from Seton Hall University and is a health benefits coordinator for Xerox State Healthcare LLC. She is a member of the Belleville Ecuadorian Civic Association and Ecuadorian Civic Committee of N.J.

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CADETS from academy -- such as a visit from the N.J. State Police Northstar helicopter (it landed at Gunnell Oval) and a chance to watch the Newark

PD Mounted Unit in action -- even those had a serious purpose: To introduce the kids to all manner of law enforcement -- local, county, state and federal.

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And, except for lunch hour, every minute was filled with law-enforcement educational opportunities. Seminars and/or demonstrations (most held at Lincoln School) were provided by representatives from the Hudson County Sheriff’s Office, the state Attorney General’s Office, the Hudson County Corrections Department, the Medical Examiner, the state Fire Marshal, the Kearny Fire Department, the Drug Enforcement Administration, the State Police, the

FBI’s SWAT team, the ATF, the Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Marshals’ Service, the Jersey City PD Bomb Squad and the N.J. Division of Fish & Wildlife (see separate story on that on p. 12). On Thursday morning, the cadets were taken to the 9/11 tribute museum on the former World Trade Center site. (We’ll have a story on that next week.) Back in Kearny, they had a one-hour written exam see CADETS page

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OVERTIME from earmarked for O.T. for 2015 is used up but noted that the town was able to apply “some savings” resulting from KFD retirements to stretch out the OT a bit. How did it happen? Fire Chief Steve Dyl told The Observer last week that, “We had an unprecedented 18

retirements in one year and one of our new recruits left us for the police department. That has caused severe strain on our manpower.” For those wondering about similar strains that may have arisen in the Kearny Police Department, Firozvi said that $1.2 million had been budgeted for police O.T. this year.

Asked where the KPD stood, Firozvi said the town appeared to be “on target” with those expenditures. As for the KFD, the mayor said he anticipated convening a special council meeting later this month to deal with the crisis. Until then, he said, the town’s administrative personnel, including the chief,

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of four additional firefighters, effective Sept. 8, who will also be paid exclusively with municipal funds. Each will earn a starting salary of $33,000 a year. The council also approved the promotion of Firefighter Richard Lowinger to the rank of captain at $103,637, effective Sept. 1. Lowinger, hired in April 2005, has received commendations for his work during Super Storm Sandy in 2012 and for aiding in the rescue of an injured construction worker who fell off a barge in the Hackensack River in 2013. The new firefighters are: Claudio Chaves of Kearny and Newark residents Christopher Morales, Daniel Neves and Samuel DeJesus Jr. Chaves, 31, is a Kearny High School graduate who attended classes at Robert Morris University in Pittsburgh, Pa., and Montclair University to qualify for a degree in English. He worked previously as a customer service representative for W.B. Mason office supplies in Secaucus. Morales, 25, earned a degree in business from Penn State University and is now pursuing an associate science degree in accounting at Essex County College. He worked previously for Samuel Klein & Co., Newark. Neves, 29, attended Union County College and is now going for a business degree at Kean University. He worked as a material handler for Johnstone Supply Co., Kenilworth. DeJesus Jr., 26, received certification as an auto technician from Lincoln Technical Institute, Union, and served as a car inspector for NJ Transit in North Bergen. Dyl said these recruits – assuming they pass their training – should be ready for duty by December.

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Kearny actor featured in NYC production By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent

f you’ve been a long-time reader of this newspaper, you’ve no doubt, at one point or another, read a story about Graham Davie of Kearny. In fact, back in 2006, I wrote one of the stories when Davie landed a role on the famed/for-

Simply put, he’s home for good, he’s never returning to the Middle East — and he’s pissed about the whole ordeal of serving in Iraq. “JT really accepts his fate and he’s trying to force Danny to do the same,” Davie said. “But Danny denies it. No more Marines. He wants to move away from it all and pretend it never

And it’s a role Davie, 25, says is the biggest he’s ever had. “This is by far the best role I’ve ever had,” he said. “It will be emotionally demanding, a roller coaster. It’s a complex process, but it’s one I am extremely excited about.” The High Tech High School alum says he just so happened to land the role by pure chance. His friend knew the writer, Faughnan, who had just days earlier been lamenting over

how difficult it was to cast Danny’s role. The friend showed Faughnan Davie’s photo — and he wanted to meet him quickly because after he saw the photo, he was convinced he had his man so long as he could act. And we know, by now, Graham Davie can act. “We had coffee and said, ‘Let’s do this,’ and I had the role,” he said. “Pure chance. But I couldn’t be happier about it.” The show runs Aug. 25 to

Aug. 28 at the Cherry Lane Theatre, 38 Commerce St., in Manhattan. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. each night and tickets are available for $29. The show contains very strong language, so the theater suggests it may not be appropriate for anyone younger than 18. Buy tickets — and you should buy tickets — at www.CherryLaneTheatre.org or by calling Ovation Tix at 866-811-4111.

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Belleville Elks Lodge 1123, 254 Washington Ave., hosts a blood drive on Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 5 to 9 p.m. Donors must be at least age 17, weigh at least 120 pounds, bring a signed form of ID and know their social security number. For more information, call Community Blood Services at 201-444-2900.

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West Hudson Brave Women Fighting Breast Cancer meets the last Friday of every month, 7 to 9 p.m., at the East Newark Senior Center, 37 President St. For more information, call Emma at 201-998-6828, Rosa at 201-246-7750, Fatima at 973485-4236 or email emidura2@ yahoo.com.

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The Town of Harrison celebrates 175 years of history beginning with a 6 p.m. Mass at Holy Cross Church on Friday, Sept. 18 and gala dinner at

the Holy Cross School gymnasium at 7 p.m. the same night. On Saturday, Sept. 19 and Sunday, Sept. 20, the festivities continue with a street fair that includes craft and retail vendors, food, entertainment, children’s rides and more, a Saturday evening family movie night and Saturday afternoon multicultural parade that steps off at noon. Anyone interested in becoming involved in this event including vendors (craft, antique, and retail) interested in having a space at the Saturday/ Sunday street festival event, and any business that would like to receive direct publicity as part of a sponsorship for the event are invited to contact Robin at 201-321-2756.

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Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 136 Davis Ave., commemorates its 100th anniversary of serving Kearny and the surrounding areas on Sept. 13. The event begins with a

Mass at noon followed by a buffet dinner at 2 p.m. at the Lithuanian Catholic Community Center, 6 Davis Ave. Tickets are $25. For information and tickets, call Jean at 201-991-4732 or the rectory at 201-998-4616. Cash bar will be available. West Hudson Hospital 15year reunion, open to all West Hudson Hospital medical/ nursing staff, employees and volunteers, is set for Saturday, Sept. 12. For more information, contact Irene Kirst at 201-4242589 or Sharon Lautenbacher at 201-401-9655.

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Lyndhurst Public Library, 355 Valley Brook Ave., hosts an under the sea mobile craft event, open to grades 1 to 4, on Monday, Aug. 24, from 2:30 to 3:15 pm. Registration is required. To register or for more information, call the library at 201-8042478.

American Legion Post 139 Rehabilitation Committee holds a ward party for veterans at Chestnut Hill Extended Care Facility, Passaic, Aug. 25, at 2:30 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Ronald and Cynthia Settembrino family in memory of Cynthia’s father Michael Liparulo, a highly decorated U.S. Marine who fought in the Pacific area in World War II. Also at the party will be resident Emil Kuldlack who just celebrated his 100th birthday on Aug. 1. Post members play games of chance with hospitalized veterans and distribute treats to them. Anyone interested in sponsoring a ward party is invited to call John Deveney at 201-438-2255.

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Helping Exceptional People (HEP) sponsors a flea market on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Columbian Club Hall, 194 River Road, North Arlington.

Anyone interested in renting a table may contact Maureen at 201-446-2280 or at maureenmetzinger@gmail.com. Tables inside the hall cost $25 while those outside cost $15. The event will include food and a 50-50 sale and drawing every two hours. Direct all questions to Maureen. Senior Harmony Club of North Arlington sponsors a trip to Resorts on Sept. 10. The cost is $25 and participants receive $25 in slot play at the casino. Call Florence for details and reservations at 201-991-3173. North Arlington Mayor and Borough Council sponsor a summer concert performance by the Cameos Aug. 20 at 7 p.m. in Riverside Park. The Cameos will perform hits of the ‘50’s, ‘60’s and ‘70’s. Patrons should use the park entrance at Jauncey Avenue and River Road. Patrons are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Refreshments will be available.

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warranted. To be eligible for the review, policyholders must have experienced flood damage between Oct. 27, 2012 and Nov. 6, 2012 as a result of Hurricane Sandy. Policyholders can call the NFIP’s Hurricane Sandy claims center at 866-337-4262 to request a review. Alternately, policyholders can go online to www. fema.gov/hurricane-sandynfip-claims<https://www. fema.gov/hurricane-sandynfip-claims> to download a form requesting a review. The downloaded form may be filled out and emailed to FEMA-sandyclaimsreview@ fema.dhs.gov<mailto:femasandyclaimsreview@fema. dhs.gov> to start the review process.

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site cleanup, “but we should be focusing on the property’s future use, not creating a 100-foot-high mountain that you can’t re-use like the mounds you see along the Belleville Turnpike.” While the town has benefitted from the lease revenues – which have ranged from $1 million and $1.5 million a year – that it has collected since 2009, Santos said that if the lease is discontinued, “We’re hoping redevelopment will continue and, as it occurs, some revenues will be made up.” Given that the landfill site is “1,000 feet from [Edward] Russo’s [residential] development [at Bergen and Schuyler Aves.], 500 feet from the Walmart and Wawa, and borders on the Kearny Marsh, the largest freshwater site in New Jersey,” it’s all the more reason why the town should be focused on making the area more attractive to prospective redevelopers, the mayor said. In fact, Santos said, “we’re going to look at putting out

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an RFP (Request For Proposals) for redeveloper interest along Bergen,” with the intent of reserving some acreage for public recreation as well. In the meantime, he said, trucks going in and out of the landfill along Bergen, “the busiest road in Kearny,” are tearing up the asphalt and dragging dirt and debris “that are backing up our sewers.” On another meadows front, Santos said the town is still waiting for the first two installments of its annual meadowlands tax sharing payments from the NJSEA that were due May 15 and Aug. 15.

“So far, we’ve only received $500,000 so, come Monday (Aug. 17), we’ll be short $2 million,” Santos said. The town is owed a combined total of $3.8 million for the year and the third installment is due Nov. 15, he said. Over the past year, the state dissolved the old funding formula in favor of a tax on meadows hotels. According to Santos, the state needs to raise a total of $7 million to pay designated “receiving” communities – such as Kearny and North Arlington – in the meadowlands district.

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Lyndhurst’s Danny Kesack (r.) spent the summer getting quarterback lessons from New York Giants Super Bowl MVP Phil Simms (c.). Lyndhurst head football coach Rich Tuero (l.) also took part in the training sessions.

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Simms a few years ago when Kesack was still playing at Lyndhurst High School. At the hen Danny Kesack re- time, Simms invited Kesack to turned to the Wesley come and work out together – College football team and the two have continued the training sessions ever since. in Delaware last week, the “Our relationship is closer Lyndhurst native had a little bit now that I’m older,” said of an advantage over the other Kesack, who will begin his quarterbacks in the Wesley sophomore year at Wesley this camp – namely Kesack’s perfall. “I’ve known him for so sonal tutor. long. He’s not just my coach, For two nights a week for but my friend. He tells me the past two months, Kesack how I’m throwing and how my traveled to northern Bergen footwork is going, the whole County to get lessons from one process of being a quarterback. of the all-time greats, namely We also stay in touch about New York Giants Super Bowl Most Valuable Player and cur- three times a week.” Kesack goes to a field near rent CBS top football analyst Simms’ home in Wycoff with Phil Simms. his own personal receivers, Kesack was introduced to

namely Wesley teammate Andrew Monaghan of Wayne Hills and former St. Peter’s Prep and current Seton Hall University baseball pitcher Anthony Porcillo, one of the top hurlers in the Big East Conference last spring. “Anthony has been my best friend since second grade,” Kesack said. “He just finished up pitching in the Cape Cod League and he came with me to catch some passes.” In fact, just recently after a workout, Simms took off his polo shirt and gave it to Porcillo. “We get into the three-step and five-step drops,” Kesack see KESACK next page

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KESACK from said. “We work on the short game. I feel like I’ve gotten about 10 times better this year. We’re working on things that Aaron Rodgers does, Tom Brady, Drew Brees. Of course, I’m not like them. He does a lot of teaching. It’s really a lot of fun. As we go on, it gets better. He’s teaching for the whole two hours.” Current Lyndhurst head football coach Rich Tuero also goes for the experience of the Simms-Kesack tutorials. “I went up originally with Danny when he was in high

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year. “I’m a backup, but I hope to get some time this year,” Kesack said. “Then we’ll see what will happen my junior and senior year. Hopefully, I’ll be the guy. I’m just comfortable and confident now.” Kesack has been hard at work training at the Varsity House Gym in Old Tappan. “I’ve been working out and throwing,” Kesack said. And throwing with a local legend. “At first, I was really shy around him, but now, we have a great relationship,” Kesack said. “I don’t look at him as being the Giants’ Super Bowl MVP anymore. He’s just Phil. I’m glad he has taken such an interest in me. I’m very lucky for that. I love every second of every minute. Whenever I’m there, I’m in it 100% and there to get better.” How much has Kesack become comfortable with Simms? “Well, I’ll crack a joke and he’ll say, ‘That’s a good one, Danny,’” Kesack said. “I can’t put this into words. It’s a great experience.” Except for one glaring problem. “Well, I’m a Jets fan,” Kesack said. “But I do root for the Giants.”

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and realized how much I missed it and liked it.” Boyce knows now that his family and work commitments are not the same, thus the reason for the return. “I have more time,” Boyce said. “My time is much more flexible now. I’m an alumnus of the school. My heart has always been in the right place. I was waiting to see what the situation with the coaching position was. Mr. Tonero brought me in. We talked about it for a while and I agreed to it.” Boyce knows that a lot has changed at QP in the four years that he’s been away. The school has undergone another administration switch, with Kearny resident Tonero taking over as principal last year. “Things are a little different and the school’s a little different,” Boyce said. “But the expectations are always the same.” The Golden Griffins posted a 14-13 record last year in Maguire’s final campaign, but the team returns standout Jeremy Joseph, who averaged almost 19 points and 10 rebounds per game last season and became the latest member of the Grif-

fins’ 1,000-point club. “Jeremy and I developed a good relationship last year,” Boyce said. “The other kids know me. I’m someone that they can rely on already. I think I have a positive influence on them.” But the remainder of the Griffins’ roster should be filled with newcomers. “That’s definitely a big thing,” Boyce said. “I’m going to have basically a new start this time. I’m excited about it. It’s a good thing to have someone like Jeremy here to help me through the time with the newcomers. Now I just need to implement a system and get that going.” Boyce said that the Griffins will feature some talented freshmen, as well as some transfers who will make a major impact right away. “I think we’re going to be pretty good,” Boyce said. “We have a good freshman class coming in and a couple of transfers that I’m excited about. I think we’re going to be a little inexperienced, but that’s good. We will all grow together.” Boyce also believes that the entire program will grow

in the fall, as he promises to field teams on all three levels – freshman, junior varsity and varsity – for the first time in several years. “It’s definitely happening this year,” Boyce said. “I’m definitely happy. It’s a new challenge and a different challenge, but I’m energized by it all. I’m energized by the new principal and the way the school is moving.” Queen of Peace will have several new coaches this school year, including veteran Jim Kelly as the new football coach, former Kearny grid coach Nick Edwards as the new baseball coach and Jio Fontan as the new girls’ basketball coach. Fontan has totally revamped the girls’ basketball program, including securing the services of some of the top-rated players in northern New Jersey. Boyce is also a part-time assistant in the school’s admissions office, so he has his finger on the pulse. Of all the changes that the school has made in the athletic department, Boyce is the one who is certainly home grown – and has come back home once again.

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WILDLIFE from usually out alone in the forests and mountains, and when they confront lawbreakers "we're usually outnumbered." And those lawbreakers are all armed. “Not too many people know what I do,” he told the rapt audience. “I’m not not a park ranger. I'm not an animal control officer. I deal only with wildlife, not domestic animals." He and his N.J. cohorts enforce hunting, fishing and trapping laws, investigate hunting accidents, do routine daily inspections, check that hunters have proper gear, and also act as CSI detectives who can determine the cause/time of death when an animal or bird meets an odd demise or when there is a fish kill in a

body of water (did the fish die of disease or of some pollutant in the water?). All the N.J. conservation officers have degrees in biology. "I'm basically a biologist who carries a gun and a nightstick," he commented. They also investigate illegal trafficking in wildlife, and Kuechler told stories, and showed photos, of some cases he had handled. One of which involved a Hudson County man who was trapping songbirds, cardinals and blue jays and selling them, at a nifty price, to a man in Brazil. Who was likely selling them for an even niftier price since, in Brazil, these would be "exotic" birds. Then there are the cases involving wild creatures being kept illegally as pets. Kuechler cited two, one of which in-

volved a man who was keeping a cobra in a cage at the foot of the crib in which his 3-monthold son slept. Another man had "rescued" an orphaned fawn, thought it would make a nice pet, and was raising it in his home. At night, it slept on the sofa with the guy's labrador retriever. Sounds cute, but a deer is not suited for domestic life. It is a wild creature. The advice to any animal lover who finds some ostensibly "orphaned" wild critter and is tempted to adopt and try to domesticate it: "If you care, leave it there!" Which brings us to the mother bear adopting an orphaned cub. The conservation officers often use bear mamas for this purpose, and they even have their favorites -- ones

that have fostered cubs in the past and have been good mothers. When such a cub is found, it is brought to the den of a female that has her own brood. The mother is sedated and Vicks is smeared on her snout. The cubs -- her own and the orphan -- have their fur smeared with Vicks. When mama wakes up, she has one more cub, but since they all smell alike, it is welcomed to the family. By the way, N.J. mama bears have the biggest litters in the U.S. -- four to five cubs, compared with the average two or three in other states. Our state also is home to some of the biggest black bears in the country, said Kuechler, citing N.J. bruins that have weighed in at 800 pounds.

(And you still wonder why I don't like the outdoors.) All this is only a smidgen of Kuechler's lecture. We all also learned about illegal net fishing in the Passaic (why anyone would fish in the polluted Passaic is beyond me); illegal clamming; the fact that there are blue-claw crabs in Kearny waters off Rt. 7 but you'd better steer clear since the waters are condemned due to heavymetal contamination; the northern border-to-Delaware Bay and Hudson-to-Delaware River range of the conservation officers' jurisdiction; and much more. If you'd like additional information on the Division of Fish & Wildife and the amazing work conservation officers do, visit www.njfishandwildlife. com.

Kudos to local collegians for merit The following residents in The Observer’s coverage area achieved academic honors at the following schools: Fairleigh Dickinson University, Metropolitan Cam-

pus, Madison: The following students have all been named to the Honor’s List: Nicholas Vinci, Joshua Molino, Monica Bobila, Natasha Rodriguez and Louis

Petronico, all of Nutley; Robert Solano, Stephanie Canal, Kristina Glancey, Mayuri Feijoo-Torres, John Chevres, Mariah Jenkins-Mcneil and Jasmine Antunez, all of Lynd-

PASSAIC VALLEY WATER COMMISSION NOTICE TO NORTH ARLINGTON CUSTOMERS The Passaic Valley Water Commission is committed to providing our customers with high quality water and service. As part of our on-going improvement program, we are cleaning, lining, testing and disinfecting approximately 2,600 linear feet of 6-inch diameter water mains along Bond Pl, Belmont Ave, Union Pl, Renner Pl, and Stratford Pl. Work will begin on or around September 8 and will be completed by December 2015. Please note that parking and access may be restricted for limited times at these locations. We will make every effort to maintain your normal water service at all times. If your property is connected to the water main being replaced, you will receive water service through a temporary main. Water service to all customers will be maintained throughout the project and will be safe for use. There may be, however, some unavoidable water discoloration and low pressure at any time during the project period. Customers are therefore cautioned to determine if the water is clear before washing clothes (or any other processing) as staining may occur. PLEASE WATCH YOUR STEP Our Contractor must dig in the street in order to install the underground water mains. Temporary mains will also be run along the curb. Please watch your step and ask your children not to play in the work areas. INCONVENIENCE IS TEMPORARY – IMPROVEMENT IS PERMANENT We understand that this project may cause some inconvenience. We will make every effort to minimize the disturbance and will work closely with local police and officials to reduce traffic problems.

hurst; Ethan Evanchick, Amelia Burbano, Kristen Stankus and Melissa Pineda, all of Kearny; Allison Van Sluytman, Matthew Glarner, Norman Lopez, Anthony Mitchell and Jazmin Pacheco, all of North Arlington; Theresa Murante, Angeli Mae Celestial, Adriana Strama, Jamie Bono, Kristy Bono, Paola Aguirre, Joanne Vieira, Eric Saenz and Nicholas Sales, all of Belleville and Jennifer Galvao and Yoshua Cotto, both of Harrison. The following students made the Dean’s List at FDU’s Metropolitan Campus: Ngoc Lam, Paul Rivas, Brianne Carey, Sabrina Sanfilippo and Andrea Tejeda, all of Kearny; Moises Rodriguez and Traudi Lacunza, both of Belleville; Mayelin Pena and Ligia Solano, both of Nutley and Grace Anne Gigante and Alexsandra Espinoza, both of Lyndhurst. St. Joseph’s University, Philadelphia, Pa.: Amy Dougher of Harrison made the Dean’s List. Felician College, Ruther-

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ford: The following students were all named to the Dean’s List: Daniel Gonzalez, Magdalena Kulesza, Talin Leister and Reema Sethi, all of North Arlington; Adrian Canarte, Darryl Gino, Katie Heflin, Elizabeth Lyman and Nicole Stankus, all of Kearny; Erwin Aquino, Vanessa Deluca, Melissa Gallo, Jianna Ingenito, Amanda Nowak and Christian Rodriguez, all of Lyndhurst; Christopher Bunay, Carmen Figueroa, Ariana Jasarevic, Dalissa Lopez, Anastacia Lopez, Aniyah McNeal, Michelle Nguyen, Zeneida Ramirez, Reuben Sarmiento, William Steimel and Stephanie Steimel, all of Belleville and Lianne Rossi and Frank Sasso, both of Nutley. Berkeley College: Susy Araujo, Susan Lourenco, Thais Rocha, Diana Talaver and Raymond Williams, all of Kearny, made the President’s List. Jessica Goden, Anabell Gonzalez and Jaime Robles, all of Kearny, were named to the Dean’s List.

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Arthur J. Matson

Arthur J. Matson, 78, of Brick, and formerly of Point Pleasant, passed away peacefully on Monday, Aug. 10, at Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood. Mr. Matson owned and operated Matson Dental Labs

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in Kearny and North Arlington for many years before his retirement. Mr. Matson was a certified dental technician and master dental technologist. He was a former president and treasurer of the N.J. Dental Lab Association and a member of the National Association of Dental Laboratories. Mr. Matson was born in East Orange, on Jan. 10, 1937, and grew up in North Arlington with parents Sven and Emily. He spent every summer with his grandparents in Beachwood. A graduate of North Arlington High School’s Class of 1955 where basketball was his passion,

he earned the title of AllState and All-County in Basketball in 1954 and 1955. He served in the U.S. Army, where he perfected his future career in dental technology at Walter Reed Army Hospital in Washington, D.C. Art also lived in West Caldwell and Point Pleasant since 1985, before moving to Brick two years ago. Art was an avid boating and fishing enthusiast, enjoying boats from a young age. Fishing in and offshore from Manasquan to Montauk L.I., he participated in many canyon trips and shark tournaments. His prized catch, a 583-pound Tiger shark

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caught off Montauk, is one we will always remember. He spent many hours running a boat, finding the fish, catching them and bringing them home. He was a life member of the N.J. Museum of Boating in Bay Head. Surviving are his loving wife of 25 years, Anne Hughes Matson; son, Joseph Matson of Washington; daughter and son-in-law, Barbara Pelusio – Biase and Perry Biase and grandchildren, Frank and Nicole of Pt. Pleasant Beach. He was predeceased by his former wife, and mother of his children, Frances C. Matson, in 2002. Affectionately known as

Artie or “Pop Pop” to all who loved him, he will be sorely missed by his family, extended family and friends. A celebration of Arthur’s life will be held 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 22, at the O’Brien Funeral Home, 505 Burnt Tavern Road, Brick. A prayer service and military honors will be conducted at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Donations may be made in his name to the N.J. Museum of Boating , 1800 Bay Blvd., Point Pleasant, N.J. 08742. For more information or to send condolences to the family, please visit www.obrienfuneralhome.com.

Are you prepared for a financial emergency? Financial stability means more than just being able to cover your monthly expenses. It means having resources to make it through the unexpected. According to a “Special Report: Measuring Optimism, Outlook and Direction (M.O.O.D.) of America on Employee Benefits” study, conducted by Lincoln Financial Group in 2015, 86% of employees are confident they can afford today’s health care expenses -- a number that drops significantly to 74% for the years ahead. While those numbers may sound optimistic, only 18% of those polled feel very confident they could cover their current expenses in the event of a major injury or illness. And when faced with out-ofpocket expenses not covered by a medical program, workers say they would dip into savings or checking accounts, credit cards and even their 401(k). Some non-medical benefits can help bridge the gap between today’s confidence and tomorrow’s concerns. “Fortunately, many employers offer important non-med-

ical benefits that can help alleviate the need to incur debt or dip into savings and retirement accounts in the event of a major illness or injury,” says Eric Reisenwitz, senior vice president of group protection operations and product for Lincoln Financial Group. “Enrolling in these benefits can help you face medical expenses with confidence.” Reisenwitz says that some important non-medical benefits include: • Disability: Disability coverage -- both short- and long-term -- can help replace a portion of lost wages during recovery from injury or illness. Benefits are paid weekly or monthly and you decide how the benefits are used, just as you would with a regular paycheck. Partial disability benefits are also an option if you’re only able to perform part of your job or return to work part time. • Accident Insurance: Accidents happen. And even with medical insurance, you still have deductibles and copayments. Accident insurance can help you bounce back by providing funds to help pay for expenses other insurance

may not cover. • Critical Illness Insurance: Treatment and recovery from such illnesses as heart attacks, strokes and cancer takes time. Critical illness insurance helps you recover financially while you recover your health, by providing a lump-sum benefit to pay for medical or living expenses that other insurance may not cover. • Life Insurance: A life insurance policy can pay cash to your beneficiaries in the event that you die unexpectedly, helping them cope with burial expenses and the loss of your income, ensuring they are left financially protected. Life insurance benefits can help protect your loved ones no matter your stage of life, covering student loans, credit card debt, home payments, college savings, the cost of a mortgage, and even financing retirement. • Vision and Dental Insurance: Good dental health is important, as doctors have found links between gum disease and serious medical conditions. Dental insurance assists in the payment of dental care fees. A vision plan

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KEARNY Studio apt. in nice location. HT/HW included. No pets. $785/month. 1-1/2 months security. contact Joanne (973) 699-3146.

KEARNY 2nd Fl. 2 BR, $1,350/month. HT/HW Supplied. Refrigerator, 1 1/2 months security. No pets. Avl. now. 201-991-5968.

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

KEARNY Ivy St. Studio apt. All utilities included. $750/month. 1 month security. No pets. Available now. (973) 820-8338

KEARNY Spacious 3 BR apt. w/office, EIK, LR, DR, laundry hookup, storage, $1450/month + utilities. 1 ½ months security. Avl. Oct. 1st. 732-364-0702.

KEARNY 2 large BR apt Excellent Location, Belgrove Dr. $1500/mo. + utilities. 1-½ months security. W/D hook-up, CA, no pets. Close to Transportation. (201) 991-4904 (201) 745-2438.

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

KEARNY Kitchen, Bath, LR, DR, 1 large & 1 Small BR, Roosevelt school, Avl. 9/1/15. No pets. Security. Call Pat (201) 870-5140.

KEARNY 4 rooms, 1 BR Bright & airy, W/D hook-up avl. $1,100/month. Utilities separate. 1 ½ months security required. (201) 736-1223.

KEARNY Newly renovated. 2nd floor. 3 BR’s, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Utilities not included. No pets. No Smoking. Available September 1st. $1200/month (201) 998-2153 or 201-951-2868. KEARNY Beautiful Big 3 BR, LR, DR, Kitchen. Close to school & Bus stop. Nice area. $1,400/month. 1 month security. Avl. Oct. 1st. (201) 456-1226. KEARNY Newer 2 BR, LR kitchen, no pets. Separate utilities. 1 1/2 months security. Central Air. (973) 380-9007. KEARNY Newly renovated. 1st fl. 2 BR, in two family house. Wood floors, ceramic tile Bathroom and kitchen. $1,400/month + utilities. 1 ½ months security. (201) 948-6161. KEARNY 144 Devon Terrace. 2 BR 2nd fl. EIK, Use of backyard, no pets. $1,000/month. HT/HW included. (201) 615-7960.

LYNDHUrST LYNDHURST Spacious 1 BR renovated apt. on 4th fl. of classic building in residential neighborhood. No elevator. EIK w/wood cabinets. stove, refridg. & ceramic Tile floor. H/W throughout rest of apt. Laundry in building. No pets. No smoking. 1 block to NYC commuter Train/Bus. Mins by car to access cosmopolitan area. $990/month + utilities. Security. $1,485. Avl. immediately. Application, credit check and ability to pay required. $25 appl. Fee. (908) 244-5847.

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LYNDHURST 3 room, 1 BR, Newly renovated, HT, HW cooking gas included, parking, 2nf fl. w/balcony. $1125/mo 1 month security. Laundry on premises, close to public transportation. Please call after 9am 201-991-6056

N.ARLINGTON Newer 2 family 2nd fl. 2 BR, EIK, Large LR, DR, & Bath. Private parking. Close to public Transportation & Shopping. No pets. $1,300/month + Utilities. 1 1/2 months security. Avl. Now. (201) 998-2517.

LYNDHURST 1 bedrooms apt., 2nd floor. Recently painted, lots of closet space. $1000/month. HT/HW included. 1 month security. Available September 1st. No smoking. (201) 575-5270

Newark NEWARK Newly renovated, 1 BR $950/mo. Vailsburg/ Near Seton Hall. HT/HW included. Safe/Secure. Brick Historic Bldg. H/W Floors. Refrigerator, Ceiling Fans. 1 month security. Section 8 ok. No fees. No pets. 973-216-9470.

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To place an ad call: 201-991-1600 classified@theobserver.com BUSINESS FOR SALE Transfer of ownership for a restaurant in Kearny w/parking. For more information call Jorge (973) 536-6443. Se habla español.

FURNISEHD ROOM FOR RENT BELLEVILLE Furnished room for rent. $460/month. Half month security. Call (973) 450-9457 after 5:00pm. Se Habla Español/Ingles.

HOUSE FOR RENT KEARNY 1 family house. 3 BR’s. 1 1/2 baths. Full attic & basement. Nice backyard. Close to Kearny High 1,650/month. 1 month security. Avl. immediately. (201) 726-0176 (973) 948-2082.

HOUSE FOR SALE N.ARLINGTON $248,000 2 Family, 1 BR each floor. 1 car garage. Full basement. Separate Utilities. Call owner (973) 284-1056.

2000 Safari Van as is First $1,000. 2000 Volkswagon Convertible $2,500. 1968 Chevy Nova 4 door 54,000 miles $1,300. Call 718-503-2299.

BELLEVILLE /Nutley Border, 2 BR, 2 bathroom, Ranch. Finished basement, large backyard, garage parking. No realtors. Karen (973) 747-7654.

BUSINESS FOR RENT

GARAGE FOR RENT

Small Storefront Kearny Ave. Located near Roosevelt school district. $750/month HT/HW Supplied. Avl. September 1st. 2 months security. Call 732-735-9055.

BUSINESS FOR SALE Upscale Salon/Spa w/equipment. 2,500sq.ft. Newark Ironbound plenty of parking. For more information call Joe (862) 241-6073.

Enclosed garage for rent in Kearny. $130/month. For more information call (973) 986-6456

PERSONALS LISTING Attention: single females 20’s-50’s. who can appreciate a good man, single male, Rutherford. Green eyes, trim beard, athletic. Seeking single female. Non smoker. Long hair, intelligent, affectionate for monogamous relationship (727) 492-8164 Intelligent, independent attractive female, Blonde 5’8” seeks male 59-69 Kearny area. Please call (201) 246-1036. If no answer please leave message.

ROOM FOR RENT KEARNY Furnished sleeping room for single person. Smoke-free, Drug-free. Close to transportation. 304chestnut street. Security required. 201-207-8029. KEARNY Room for rent. $400/month. 1 month security. All utilities included. Shared kitchen w/Light cooking, Female preferred. (973) 393-0174 after 5pm leave message. Se habla español. KEARNY Large furnished room, w/ Hardwood Floor. refrigerator & microwave. Bay Window, Great View. All utilities included. $625/month. 201-697-0541 NUTLEY Female preferred. $400/month. Utilities & Cable included. 1 month security. No pets. No Smoking. Avl. Now. (862) 208-8565. KEARNY $450/month. 1 month security. Everything included. Avl. Sept. 1st. (201) 779-3317

OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT

ROOMMATE WANTED

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

N.ARLINGTON Roommate wanted, mature, serious person, no pets, lovely house clean and quiet. Leave message Annette (201) 280-4412.

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EMPLOYMENT/ HELP WANTED

$$ Now Hiring! $$

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

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

(732)766-4425 ask for Mel

Full Time Dressmaker wanted for work in Busy sample room located in Whippany, NJ (973) 585-6900. Now hiring servers. Must have experience. Must speak English and Spanish. Call 551-580-2244 Positions available immediately.

Full Time Deli manager Wanted Need to Cook Hot and Cold Food, Salads. Kim at eric1206@gmail.com Nutley NJ. ROOFING MECHANICS AND LABORERS WANTED FOR FLAT AND SHINGLE ROOFS LABORERS. MUST HAVE AT LEAST 5 YRS. EXPERIENCE. CONTACT 973-481-9319

Full time Landscaper w/experience. Call 201-998-1262. School bus driver wanted: CDL bus driver license with passenger endorsement required for Kearny childcare center. Contact 201-991-3035.

EMPLOYMENT/ HELP WANTED

Currently hiring Compounding Pharmacy Sales or prior Pharmaceutical Sales Experience with a Network of doctors. Highly competitive commission. Please email your resume to PharmaceuticalReps@ lmfmarketing.com to set up an interview.

COMPANY IN HILLSIDE IS HIRING PEOPLE WITH EXPERIENCE TO WORK WITH SPRAY PAINTING, AND PACKAGING, FOR TWO SHIFTS, CALL 908-258-0456. COMPANIA EN HILLSIDE NECESITA DE PERSONAL CON EXPERIENCIA PARA TRABAJAR CON PINTURA EN AEROSOL Y EMBALAJE PARA DOS TURNOS, LLAMAR 908-258-0456.

CDL Driver Wanted - Adult Medical Day Care (Belleville) Part Time/Full Time Driver for adult medical daycare in Essex county needed. A CDL with Class B and Endorsement P a MUST!!! Spanish speaking a plus. No nights or weekends. Competitive Salary. Call Monday thru Friday only between 10 AM and 5 PM. Call 973-751-6000 or Fax resume to 973-751-1190

EMPLOYMENT/ HELP WANTED

Van Driver – Pathways to Independence, Inc. in Kearny, NJ is seeking acandidate to transport and work with individuals with developmental disabilities. Position is approximately 25 hrs per week, Mon-Fri (6:45AM-9AM & 2:15PM4:30PM), split shift. Pay rate is $9.00 per hr. Candidate must have a valid driver’s license & clean driving record. Experience driving vans preferred. Applicants can come fill out an application at our main office located at 60 Kingsland Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032.

CLASSIFIEDS EMPLOYMENT/ HELP WANTED RIS, seeking for experience welders (tig/ mig/ stick) industrial mechanics with 5+ years of experience with a valid Diver License. Salary base on experience. Please call at (732) 662-8833

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

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

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CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

HOME IMPROVEMENT Brick Steps • Sidewalks • Wood Steps • Oil Tanks Removal • Pavers • Decks General Home Repair. Call (201) 280-0600

FENIELLO CONTRACTING LLC.

BASEMENT RENOVATIONS NO MORE WASTED SPACE. Baths, Kitchens, Deck, Painting. All types of Home Improvement. Quality work Fair prices Fully insured. Lic# 13vh03006100

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FGLC Contracting

Interior Stone Tile & Paint Hardwood Flooring 201-962-0032.

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

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

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

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HANDYMAN Do all types of home repair at reasonable cost. Free Estimate Augi (201) 575-6842 Painting, Sheetrock, Plastering, Odd Jobs, Flooring, Windows and Doors. Replace window screens. Power washing. Lic#V203575 (201) 448-1563

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

Lic. # 13VH05674000 Fully Insured

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

(201) 893-0656

LANDSCAPING & DESIGN

A1 Affordable

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

Forever Green Custom Masonry Landscape Design Patios & Walks 201-962-0032 www.Forever GreenNJ.org

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

MASONRY SERVICES Giuliano Turano Retaining Walls, Brick, Block, Stone Work, Patio, Roof, Siding. Handyman & All type of Masonry Work. Free Estimates. Fully Insured. 30 years Experience (973) 803-0556.

PAINTING & DECORATING An American Contractor Decks Clean & Refinished. Power Washing. Senior Discounts. William J. McGuire. (201) 955-2520.

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

(201)355-8489

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

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

ROOFING & SIDING

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

N&J REMODELERS

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

Nick (201)997-7657

Painting & Decorating Andreas Painting

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

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

(201)939-8781

Ranne Tile & Home Improvement

PLUMBING & HEATING

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

A1 affordable Rubbish Removal

Attics, Basements, Yard Cleaning. We Haul or You Can Rent 10-15 Cubic Yard Containers. We Accept Visa/MasterCard

(201) 998-1262. ANDRIELLO CLEANOUTS

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

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

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Brand new Queen size mattress, W/D (Gas) Pair, Laminated Flooring, master, Girls, Boys, Furniture, DR Set, Household Items, 28 Lloyd Pl. Belleville, Sat/Sun August 22-23. 9am-4pm. Rain Date August 29-30 Downsizing. See you there.

Seamless Gutters Installed LLC Gutters Cleaned • Yankee Gutters Repaired & Relined • Slate Roofs Repaired • Flat Roofs Sealed & Coated “Save Plenty – Call Dennie” 1-800-479-3262

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

Cash Paid (201)920-8875 ESTATE SALE

206 John St. Harrison Sat. August 22, 12pm4pm, Sunday, August 23, 9-4pm. Everything must go, men’s clothing, furniture, kitchenware Etc. Emergency sale by All cities, 615 Lake Ave. Lyndhurst 07071, #830 sale 9am-3pm. 8/21 & 8/22 everything must go. A/C, H/H, Patio, BR, LR, DR. Emergency sale by All Cities 5 Manhattan Court Nutley 07110, 8/23 Everything must go. Stair lift, H/H, Garden Tools, Lawn Mowers, Snow Blower, BR, LR, Lamps.

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

147 Belgrove Dr. Kearny Sat. August 22, 9am-5pm. Rain date August 29th. A lot of Tools. & Household Items.

Moving sale August 22nd & 23rd & Sat. Aug. 29th. 10am-4pm. Rain or shine. Loads of items for sale. 468 Passaic Ave. Kearny.

ITEM FOR SALE Couch & Love seat excellent condition $400. Italian Gold leaf tables 3 for $150. Wall Unit $100. Desk $40. Complete wood dining room set, $600. (201) 618-2118. Oak murphy bed & shelf. Dining Table & 4 chairs. Bar Table & chairs. 3 piece curio cabinet. 2 marble tables. King bedroom set. Llardo lamp, Refridgerator & much more. Call (201) 998-1030.

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

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

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ALL CONCRETE WORK SIDEWALKS, PATIOS, DRIVEWAYS, RETAINING WALLS, STEPS BRICK PAVER DESIGNS SANTOS CONSTRUCTION CO. FREE ESTIMATES. Family Owned for Over 30 Years Fully Insured and Licensed Call Our Office: 973-589-2712 “LET US SHOW YOU OUR WORK”

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Harrison police seek bank robbery suspect

HARRISON – Police are seeking a man who pulled off a bank robbery in Harrison last Wednesday. Harrison Police Det. Sgt. Dave Doyle said the incident occurred at about 10 a.m. at the Kearny Bank, 534 Harrison Ave.

Doyle said the suspect walked in the bank’s front entrance, presented a teller with a note -- apparently written in the bank – demanding cash, warning the teller that he had a gun. After the teller handed him approximately $1,300 in cash, the

suspect instructed the teller to return the note – which she did – according to Doyle. The suspect then left the bank through the front entrance, Doyle said. Doyle said that workers in the area reported seeing a

cream-colored SUV exit the bank parking lot from the entrance driveway but it could not be confirmed that the suspect was in the vehicle. Images of the suspect were captured on the bank’s closed circuit video.

The suspect was described as black, about 6-foot-3, with a full beard and wearing a navy blue baseball cap, light blue, longsleeved dress shirt (untucked), blue jeans and dark shoes. — Ron Leir

Marginal agents biggest threat to real estate: report Marginal agents are the biggest threat to the real-estate industry, according to the National Association of Realtors’ recently released “Danger Report.” And while Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Coccia Realty’s Owner and President Jan R. Kwapniewski agrees with the report’s findings, he says his company constantly works to buck that trend — and he can do so because of the training programs he and his brand partner Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate offer. “Marginal agents, or unskilled salespeople, represent a

threat to the consumer and the integrity of the real-estate industry because, without proper training, even the most well intentioned agent could lack the experience to consult buyers and sellers,” Kwapniewski said. “We place a priority on skill building and encourage both new and seasoned agents to participate in our ‘Seeds of Success’ program and offer both in-house training and online webinars to further our agents’ knowledge and competency. “BHGRE Coccia Realty also provides on-site seminars led by professionals from our local MLS, the Federal Fair Hous-

ing and New Jersey Division of Consumer Rights to ensure our agents have the tools necessary to properly serve our clients.” Still, the report is alarming for the industry in general, Kwapniewski says. “In New Jersey, to become a licensed agent, a trainee only needs 75 hours of instructional learning,” Kwapniewski said. “We train our doctors for almost a decade and then there’s considerable continuing education — even for the best doctors. Lawyers spend spend several years in the classroom before we put them in a courtroom and then they all take part

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real-estate law and the law on escrow money and financial record-keeping. So when the state requirements are combined with BHGRE’s continuing-education opportunities, Kwapniewski is confident saying his agents are the best trained in the region. “We’ve never been content with doing just the minimum,” he said. “By offering these additional opportunities to our agents, I’m confident in saying that the local home buyer or home seller will find our agents get it — and like our motto says, when it comes to a transaction, we do ‘Real Estate, Just Better.’”

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

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