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100 years of memories By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent

KEARNY – “The Voice of Kearny” has signed off. Diane Malley, who made the scene at the Kearny school district when she was still taking classes at Kearny High School, has retired after nearly four decades as a faithful employee. Last Thursday was Malley’s last day at work, having most recently served as executive secretary in the superintendent’s office. It was her voice that politely informed members of the school community about school cancelations or delayed openings, etc., via telephonic communications. Due to her longevity in the school system and her intimate knowledge of its inner workings, “she was like a walking encyclopedia” of information about Kearny schools and personnel, noted colleague Gail Landi, who has worked with Malley in the BOE administrative offices. It all started during her freshman year at KHS when she started helping out parttime in the school’s main office as a secretarial assistant to the then dean of students Robert Kirk. She kept track of daily student absentees, early dismissals cleared by the school nurse and teacher absences. see RETIRING page

HARRISON –

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oodrow Wilson was U.S. president. War raged in Europe and the Luisitania was sunk. Stateside, Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone, D.W. Griffith’s film “Birth of a Nation” debuted and the Cols. Ruppert and Tillingham purchased the N.Y. Yankees. It was 1915, the year that Harrison’s Louise Silkowski was born and last Thursday, the Town of Harrison threw a birthday bash for its oldest living resident as she marked her centenary year. Family members and guests crowded the Harrison Senior Center for the festivities, arranged with loving care by senior citizen services manager Rita Silva. These included a buffet lunch, a giant birthday cake, a display of photo memorabilia provided by relatives, a congratulatory proclamation from the Hudson

The birthday lady, Louise Wozniak, shares cake with great-great nephews Christopher and Matthew Green of North Arlington.

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By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – n the evening of Aug. 24, the Kearny Police Department received multiple calls from residents concerned about a plane that was circling the town, reportedly at too low an altitude. Somehow the KPD was able to identify and contact the pilot, a 23-year-old Rutherford man, who came into headquarters to give a statement. He admitted he had been flying a rented BT/13A fighter plane and did circle Kearny at 1755 hours, but insisted his altitude was 1,200 feet, “200 feet above the minimum.” “The plane was Army surplus and is one of the noisiest in the air,” he stated, noting, “This, I believe, is what caused all the excitement.” He also discussed his qualifications as a pilot: “I was in the Army Air Corps and flew 70 missions overseas and managed to get a few Krauts too.” (Apologies. We are just quoting.) Confused? Wondering why you heard no plane? That’s because the incident happened on Aug. 24, 1946. We found out about it last week when we visited a treasure trove of local law enforcement history: The KPD’s evidence room. Or, more precisely, rooms. There are two of them, both under the charge of Officer Tom Wilgus. One contains records and evidence from the late 1970s to the present. The second, records/evidence going back to at least 1929. (Of the latter, in a not-so-readily accessi-

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ble location, Wilgus said he wondered how many of his colleagues “even know that it’s here.”) Actually, the second room’s contents date beyond the ‘20s if a case involved a homicide. “Homicides we

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one with the newer cases, also contains a testament to New Jersey’s ongoing drug problem: Dozens and dozens of cubbyholes, each holding several evidence bags, each of those containing evidence from an individual narcotics arrest. It’s scary. When he approved our visit to this domain, KPD Chief John Dowie lent us a copy of the “New Jersey Law Enforcement Handbook: Attorney General Guidelines, Directives & Procedures.” It was the 985-page Volume 3. (How many volumes are there? How much of this info must police officers know? All of it? God bless ‘em.) In this tome, no fewer than 25 pages are devoted specifically to the rules governing property and evidence: policies, training, security, supplies, documentation, periodic audits, and on and on. As Dowie wrote in a report to the Town Council, “Storing and cataloging the hundreds of pieces of evidence collected by the Department each year [e.g., weapons, drugs, currency, jewelry, tools, prisoner property, etc.] is a full-time job when you consider that we must not only store it but must adhere to state-mandated retention schedules and prosecutorial directives . . . .” The chief also noted that the officers “are responsible for the ‘unbroken chain of custody’” to ensure that “potential evidence in a criminal prosecution is unimpeachable.” Needless to say, we were loathe to touch, or even breathe on, anything in the evidence room containing the more current records. There, though, we did see an see EVIDENCE page

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Washington Ave. resident told police he found two, 7-foot metal poles with American flags attached to them on his lawn on Aug. 22. The police said the poles were likely ripped from the ground at a gas station. While checking to see where the poles might have come from, police said they came across yet another out-of-place flag pole resting against a tree. Police said they notified surrounding towns of the stolen flag poles, but there weren’t any reports of any missing as of presstime. Meanwhile, the Nutley Police Department logged the following incidents that took place between Aug. 22 and Aug. 28: Aug. 23 • A resident called police to tell them two women were kicking sprinkler heads on a High St. neighbor’s property. Police said they verified the sprinklers had been broken, but weren’t able to find the two girls supposedly responsible for breaking them. • A Franklin Ave. motor vehicle stop led to the arrest of a Belleville man on an outstanding Roxbury warrant, the NPD said. Jon Nardachone, 45, was taken into custody and transported to NPD headquarters, where he posted bail on the warrant. Police said he was released thereafter. Aug. 24 • A Harrison St. business reported a shoplifting

incident. The shoplifter, described as a white man in his 40s, wearing a Corona T-shirt, a black jacket, jeans and sunglasses, allegedly left the store with a cart containing two large Tide laundry detergents and an Oster blender — and then jumped into a white Mazda a blondehaired woman was waiting in, the NPD said. Though a description of the vehicle and suspect was radioed out, police weren’t able to find the suspect, the NPD said. • A Clifton woman was arrested after she was alleged to have stolen several items from a Franklin Ave. business. Caterina Derrico, 42, was taken into custody after police screened a video of a woman taking items from the store by putting them into her handbag, police said. She was issued a summons charging her with shoplifting and later released with paperwork, pending court. • A victim of potential fraud told police he got a phone call from someone pretending to be from the IRS. He was told he needed to send a Moneygram payment of $1,943 to avoid going to court, so he went to a Moneygram location and told a clerk what the money was for, police said. When the merchant heard the story, the victim was advised not to send the payment and to call police to report the near fraud, according to police. Meanwhile, police advised the victim to call them immediately if he got another similar call. • A victim of identity theft

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at nearby Sanford Ave. and Radley St. Fabula arrived to find Krowl’s official car with a smashed windshield, allegedly courtesy of Antonio Trijilio, 37, of Kearny. Police said Trijilio had confronted Krowl about a street-cleaning-violation parking ticket and took out his anger on the town vehicle. In a search incident to arrest on the criminal mischief charge, the suspect was found to be in possession of a cut

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ered 10 wax folds of heroin, stamped “Bambo King.” He was charged with possession of the drug and paraphernalia. Aug. 23 Shortly before 6 p.m., Officer Ben Wuelfing saw a 1997 Ford, its engine running and the driver apparently asleep, in a prohibited area near Devon and Duke Sts. Approaching the car, he also saw an open bottle of Dewar’s on the front passenger seat, police said. Following field sobriety tests and an Alcotest, Marcio Olicshevis, 54, of Kearny, was charged with DWI and having an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle. Aug. 25 At 8:45 p.m., Vice officers saw Christian Garcia, 26, of Kearny, sitting in the passenger seat of a Toyota Camry at Midland Ave. and Devon St. Confirming that he was the subject of a no-bail criminal warrant from the Hudson see KPD page

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New play surface; possible park do-over By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent

said, safety standards set by the state Department of Community Affairs, in LYNDHURST – line with guidelines by the American Society for ne municipal playTesting and Materials, have ground is due for a changed and, to conform to partial facelift and those new design standards, another may be in line for a the existing surfaces for full makeover. the Town Hall playground Lyndhurst has been award“must be replaced.” ed a $63,038 Bergen County Total cost projected for Open Space matching the job, which will involve

dedicated to a Lyndhurst police officer killed in the line of duty on Aug. 5, 1947, while serving an eviction notice – “has fallen into disrepair” and the few play structures are “outdated.” A few swings, a small jungle gym and a solitary play horse, along with a picnic table whose concrete footings are exposed, would be replaced by new play appa-

ratus, Biunno said. “Honestly, it’s an eyesore, particularly as a sort of gateway to the commercial district along Valley Brook Ave.,” he added. So the township plan is to revamp the park by installing a series of new play apparatus, safety surface, benches, landscaping, site clearance and a drainage system, along with a new

plaque to properly honor the fallen officer, he said. Biunno said the township expects to learn by March or April 2016 about the disposition of its grant application. If it is successful in winning funding, after the project is bid out and awarded, work should start by fall 2016 and should be done within four to five months, he said.

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grant – requiring a dollarfor-dollar local match – for the Town Hall Park Safety Surface Project. And the township is applying for a $45,000 Open Space matching grant to help upgrade to the Thomas J. Albino Memorial Park at Orient Way and Valley Brook Ave. The deadline for that application’s submission is Sept. 3 and the township Board of Commissioners voted last Tuesday to authorize applying for the county funds. If it is successful in landing the money, Lyndhurst would have to put up an equal amount to do the project. For the Town Hall park project, township grants consultant Dave Biunno of GLD Associates, Summit, said the safety surface for the kiddie playground that fronts along Court Ave. was originally installed “eight or nine” years ago and is now “deteriorating” due to “drainage issues.” At the same time, Biunno

installation of a “paved in-place rubberized surface with edging” plus adjustments to the drainage system, is $126,000, of which half will be covered by the Open Space Grant, he said. Given that the job will have to be bid out before a contract can be awarded – all of which can take several months – Biunno said the work will probably not start until spring 2016. Once begun, the job should be completed within a month or so, he said. Under terms of the county grant, “the use of this County Trust Fund grant towards this approved park project must be completed by or about July 15, 2017….” Meanwhile, Biunno said the township will likely not be notified until next year whether the county will be awarding it funding for the proposed Albino Park improvements which are projected to cost $90,000. Biunno said the park –

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‘Modest’ tax hit from school projects: CFO By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent

a period of 20 to 25 years, the time needed to repay the construction debt. LYNDHURST – The township has pledged to apply money generated ownship Board of from the eventual sale of the Education officials have already condemned Lincoln pegged the cost of a new School property – having been junior high school at Matera designated part of a township Field at between $50 million redevelopment area – to help and $53 million. offset the debt repayment. And, in November, they will Lincoln School, however, be asking voters to approve will not be torn down until a $19.2 million referendum to after the new junior high is pay for capital improvements built – which, according to Beat the high school and at its necke, could be within three elementary schools. to 3 1/2 years. The township Board of Benecke acknowledged that Commissioners voted last while the additional school Thursday to endorse what tax is a hardship, property they characterized as the “2015 owners should consider that, Lyndhurst School Facili“the township’s residential ties Improvement Program, property tax base is currently including the replacement diminished by $60,000 per of the [126-year-old] Lincoln home because of the condiSchool with a new Junior tions of properties along High School ….” Ridge Road and Valley Brook At a special joint meeting of Ave.” the commission and BOE last Upgrading local schools week, held at Lincoln School, while opening opportunities consultants retained to advise for commercial development on both projects said that if can only be a trigger for raisthe referendum passes, $14.7 ing property values, he said. million would be applied to Benecke credited the elementary school work and present BOE leadership with $4.5 million to upgrades at the committing to the school high school. improvement plan which, he Afterwards, The Observer said, will ultimately “increase asked township CFO Robert educational opportunities for Benecke to project the local the children.” tax impact on property ownThe following improveers. He said the combined ments would be financed by tax increase that would be the referendum: generated by construction of • Columbus School would the new junior high and by get a new three-story addition the improvements authorized housing a new gym and four by the referendum – assuming additional classrooms plus an passage – would be “modest.” outdoor amphitheater. How modest? Benecke said • Washington, Franklin, the tentative estimates were Roosevelt and Jefferson for an increase of between Schools would each get new $20 and $30 per month on the multi-purpose rooms to be “average” house, spread over used for instructional pur-

poses. Roosevelt could also use its multi-purpose space as a gym and/or lunchroom and will also get a reading garden. • “A majority” of the elementary schools are also slated to be equipped with

elevators that would ride up and down within an enclosed structure to be constructed outside the school building. Mayor Robert Giangeruso said he was “definitely for the project” as did BOE President

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KHS: windows going in now, steel is next By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent

of Education, reported last week that 125 new windows have been installed at the KEARNY – high school and more are on the way from the manufacant to see proof that turer. progress is being Hopefully, they’ll accommade on the ongoplish one of the goals school ing construction project at officials set out to achieve Kearny High School? Just look when it was first conceived out – or at – the windows. and funded several years ago Mark Bruscino, director of … to deaden the noise of the plant operations for the Board overhead planes enroute to

and taking off from Newark Liberty International Airport. The Federal Aviation Administration, Port Authority of N.Y. & N.J. and state Department of Education are financing the project. The BOE initially contracted with Brockwell & Carrington of Towaco to do the aircraft noise abatement job along with reconstruction work at the high school until

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both sides parted company in March 2013 and the BOE has been playing catch-up ever since with Paul Otto Building Co. of Cranford, as the new general contractor, in place. Otto is being paid nearly $3.3 million to replace the windows at the high school’s North Building while, at the same time, the BOE is paying Architectural Windows and subsidiary firms $95,000, as part of a settlement of claims by certain of B&C’s subcontractors and suppliers “for work performed, materials and equipment supplied and costs arising from the termination of the noise abatement contract.” Otto is also getting an additional $42,716 for the removal and replacement of 164 linear feet of existing stone sills and $22,792 for labor and materials to install 100 new temporary window blinds at all newly installed windows at the high school’s south and east elevations. Meanwhile, Bruscino said the BOE this month is preparing to solicit bids for the big part of the high school project still remaining: renovations to the North Building that will

result in 19 new classrooms, an enlarged cafeteria/culinary arts facility and twostory atrium, all of which will involve “all new mechanicals, duct work and a new steel addition.” Bruscino said the expectation is that the job will be awarded to “a single prime contractor,” who will engage sub-contractors. “From the point of the award of the contract, we’re projecting a twoyear construction period,” he said. Consulting engineers redesigned the specifications to scale down the atrium’s height, from five to two stories, to save on construction costs by cutting out the need for what Bruscino characterized as additional mechanicals related to fire suppression. BOE staff, working with consulting engineers, are trying to minimize costs while awaiting the outcome of an arbitration with B&C over work performed on the high school’s exterior façade and mediation on B&C’s lost profit claims stemming from the contractor’s “termination for convenience.”

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Nearly full day spent quelling marsh fire By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent

bone-dry phragmites covering the area. “It was landfill,” the chief KEARNY – noted, “so a lot of the area kept smoldering.” irefighters last week At the height of the blaze, spent nearly 24 hours more than 40 firefighters, in the marshes behind including all KFD units Gunnell Oval, combating a along with crews from stubborn brush fire and then Belleville, Harrison, North remaining on site until there Arlington and Jersey City, was no longer a danger of were at the scene. The flare-ups. Bayonne and North Hudson Kearny Fire Chief Steve fire departments provided Dyl said the initial report came in at 1:49 p.m. Wednes- coverage for the town while the KFD was in the meadows. day, Aug. 26, and the blaze “Access (through the was declared under control marshes) was difficult,” Dyl by 6:34 p.m. said. But a bigger challenge However, the last KFD was “preventing the flames crew did not leave the scene from spreading to residences until 12:52 p.m. Thursday. on E. Midland Ave. and the Despite some news reports, industrial area on the Belthe blaze was not at the Oval leville Pike.” itself, but in the meadows “We were able to get into that border the Schuyler Ave. the marsh through the Oval,” recreational complex. Dyl Dyl noted, “but we had to estimated that about four marshland acres south of the stretch hoses all the way old Midland Ave. railroad cut up to Schuyler and from were burnt, flames fed by the Barszcewski St. off the Pike,”

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The Junior Women’s Club of Arlington is hosting a “Back to the 80s” dinner-dance on Friday, Sept. 25, from 7 to 11 p.m., at the LCCC, 9 Davis Ave. For the $35 admission, plus a nonperishable food item, guests are entitled to appetizers, dinner, dancing and dessert and there will be a 50/50, raffle baskets and a costume contest. A DJ will provide entertainment. And a cash bar is available. To purchase tickets, call 551-8005992 or visit www.jwcarlington. com. All community members are invited to have “Coffee with a Cop” on Sept. 25, Oct. 2 and Oct. 8. Meet with Kearny police officers in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships and drink coffee. The schedule is as follows: Sept. 25 at 8 a.m. at Dina’s Café, 734 Kearny Ave.; Oct. 2 at 8 a.m. at Arcos Pastry, 401 Kearny Ave.; and Oct. 8 from 4 to 8 p.m. at a location to be deterHarrison mined. Check www.facebook. Holy Cross Church sponsors a bus trip to the Taj Mahal com/kearnypba for updated information. Contact Officer in Atlantic City on Sunday, John Fabula for more informaSept. 6. The bus leaves from tion at jfabula@kearnynjpd.org. Holy Cross School at 10 a.m. West Hudson Arts and Refreshments will be served in Theater Co. holds open audithe school basement starting tions for Disney’s “Beauty & at 9:15 a.m. Cost is $30 with a the Beast Jr.” Sept. 8 and 9 at $25 rebate. ID is required. For 7 p.m. and Sept. 12 at 1 p.m. at reservations, call: Joan 973481-2434 or Maria 973-481-1799. the theater, (in residence at Leave your name, phone num- the First Lutheran Church), 65 Oakwood Ave. ber and number attending. No experience, membership or fee is required to audition or Kearny The PBGC, 663 Kearny Ave., perform with the group. Visit hosts its annual Tricky Tray on www.whatco.org to download the audition form, complete it Saturday, Oct. 17. Doors open and bring it with you when you at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 per audition. Copies of the form person (no children). Admiswill be available at the audision includes a sheet of small tion. Prepare 32 measures of a prizes, coffee, soda, water musical theater song of your and dessert. Among the big prizes from a 50/50 will be a flt choice and bring music in the appropriate key. An accompascreen TV, iPad, PS4 and Ginist will be provided. ants football tickets. Purchase Parking is available in the tickets in advance. Guests may rear of the church. book a table of eight or 10. Performances will be Nov. 6 For ticket information, email pbgckearny@gmail.com or call to 14. Kearny UNICO holds its 201-334-8336. next monthly membership VFW Post 1302, Belgrove meeting on Thursday, Sept. 10, Drive, hosts its second anat 7 p.m., at American Legion nual Octoberfest (to welcome Post 99, 314 Belgrove Drive. home returning troops) on UNICO has scheduled a funSaturday, Oct. 3, from noon to 6 draising bus trip to the Tropip.m. There will be live music, craft beer, food, family fun and cana Casino in Atlantic City for Sunday, Sept. 20. Tickets are much more. Belleville Public Library and Information Center, 221 Washington Ave., announces the following programs for children. Registration is required for all programs. Call the library at 973-450-3434 to register. • Pajama Storytime, open to all ages, takes place every Tuesday at 6 p.m. starting Sept. 8. • Autumn Fest, also open to all ages, is set for Saturday, Sept. 19, at 11 a.m. • Computer classes, open to grades K to 6, are available by appointment. Children learn Microsoft World and online research skills. St. Peter’s Rosary Confraternity hosts its annual Communion Breakfast, Sunday, Oct. 4, after the 8:30 a.m. Mass, at the Chandelier Restaurant, 340 Franklin Ave. Tickets are $23 each and will be available at the rectory.

$30 per person with $25 back in slot credit from the casino. The bus leaves the parking lot of Kearny Bank, 614 Kearny Ave., at 8:30 a.m. Refreshments will be served beginning at 7:30 a.m. For tickets, contact Lou Pandolfi at 201-368-2409. Kearny Public Library, 318 Kearny Ave., presents a free theatrical presentation of “Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of the Baskervilles” by actors from Raconteur Radio on Saturday, Sept. 12, at 2 p.m. Before the show, children of all ages are invited to join a scavenger hunt. Seating is limited to 100 people on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information on this or other programs, call 201-998-2666 or visit www. kearnylibrary.org.

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The Lyndhurst Youth Roller Hockey League is now holding online registration for the 2015 season. Boys and girls from the surrounding towns are also eligible to participate. Beginners are welcome. There are three divisions: Mite (grades K-2), Midget (3-5) and Junior (6-8). The season will begin in late September. For more information, or to register, visit Leagues.BlueSombrero. com/LyndhurstHockey. Additional information is available on Facebook at Lyndhurst Youth Hockey League or email at LyndHockey@ymail.com. Lyndhurst Health Department, 601 Riverside Ave., hosts a Clara Maass Medical Center Breakfast Seminar: “Ovarian Cancer: Where We Are … Where We’re Going” on Friday, Sept. 18, at 10 a.m. A Clara Maass health expert will discuss symptoms, screenings and treatments for ovarian cancer. Call 201-804-2500 to register. The New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority (NJSEA) announces the following programs: • Pontoon Boat Rides are offered Sept. 2, 3, 8, 11, 16, 22 and 24 at 5 p.m. each day and on Sept. 19 at 8:30 a.m. This event is recommended for ages 10 and up. All tours launch from River Barge Park, 260 Outwater Lane, Carlstadt. Advance registration and payment are required. Cost is $15 per person.

To download a registration form, visit www.njmeadowlands.gov and click on “2015 Fall Events.” For more information, call 201-460-4640. • First-Sunday-of-the-Month Nature Walk  steps off Sept. 6, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Mill Creek Marsh Trail in Secaucus. For information and to register, email greatauk4@ gmail.com or call 201-230-4983. • A guided canoe tour exploring the Hackensack River and its marshes is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 12, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., launching from Laurel Hill Boat Ramp, Secaucus. This event is recommended for ages 10 and up. Cost is $15 per person. Pre-registration and payment are required. For a registration form, visit www. njmeadowlands.gov and click on “2015 Fall Events.” For more information, call 201-460-4640. • Third-Tuesday-of-theMonth Nature Walk is set for Sept. 15, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Harrier Meadow in North Arlington (Entrance to Harrier Meadow is located about 1/4 mile in from Schuyler Ave. on Disposal Road.) For information and to register, email greatauk4@gmail.com or call 201-230-4983. • Free public viewing nights at the William D. McDowell Observatory, 3 DeKorte Park Plaza, Lyndhurst, are scheduled for every Wednesday in September, from 8 to 10 p.m. each night. No registration is necessary. For more information, call 201-777-2416 or 201460-4623. Lyndhurst Public Library, 355 Valley Brook Ave., announces the following programs. Registration is required only where noted. To register or for more information, call the library at 201-804-2478. • Walk in Storytimes, open to grades pre-k to 2, take place on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays every week at 6:30 p.m. No registration is required. • Registration is open through Sept. 18 for Fall Storytime, open to ages 3 to 4 1/2. This 45-minute program features stories, music and crafts. Parents are welcome to join in on the craft with their child too. Children may attend a 10:30 a.m. or 1 p.m.

session. The program begins on Thursday, Sept. 24. Space is limited. • “Enchanting Ireland,” a slide lecture with classic Irish music, is set for Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 6:30 p.m. Space is limited and registration is necessary. To register, call the library at 201-804-2478, ext. 7, or email romeo@lyndhurst.bccls.org.

Nutley

The Women’s Auxiliary of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church sponsors a Flapjack Fundraiser, Saturday, Sept. 26, 8 to 10 a.m., at Applebee’s, 375 Rt. 3 E., Clifton. Tickets are $10. To purchase tickets, contact Linda at 973661-0090. Proceeds will be used for church renovations. Guests may also chose to participate in a Tricky Tray. Nutley High School Class of 1970 is holding its 45th reunion on Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Franklin Steak House, 238 Franklin Ave. Registration forms are due as soon as possible. For details, contact Florence at FloD2@msn.com. Nutley Public Library, 93 Booth Drive, announces the following programs. Registration is required where noted. To register, call the library at 973-667-0405. • Babygarten, open to ages 3 to 22 months, is set for Tuesdays, Sept. 15, 22 and 29 at 9:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Registration is required. Only Nutley residents are eligible. • The 70th anniversary of the Nutley Historical Society with Museum Director John Simko is set for Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 7 p.m. Simko will discuss the society’s early history, share recent additions to the museum’s collections and more. • Preschool Story Time, open to ages 3 to 6, takes place on Wednesdays, Sept. 16, 28 and 30 at 10 a.m. Only Nutley residents may participate. Registration is required. • Two-Year Old Story Time, open to ages 23 to 36 months, will be held on Fridays, Sept. 18 and 25, at 10 a.m. Only Nutley residents will be admitted. Registration is required.

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Pit bull that badly hurt adult is sought KEARNY – ealth officials are on the lookout for a dog that badly injured an adult male in Kearny’s midtown area last month. William Pettigrew, Kearny public health investigator, said the victim, a 21-year-old man from Harrison, reported the incident Saturday, Aug. 8. The victim told police that he was walking along Elm St., approaching Midland Ave., at about 8:30 p.m. that night when he was attacked by a white pit bull with brown spots and brown circle around the thigh and spikelike collar, Pettigrew said. According to Pettigrew, the man was bitten in the groin area, the left buttocks, the left eye and left forearm. He was treated initially by Kearny EMS before being transported to Clara Maass Medical Center, Belleville, where he reportedly received 15 stitches. The victim was to be subjected to post-exposure rabies treatment, Pettigrew said. Bergen County Animal Control, under contract with Kearny, was patrolling the area where the attack occurred and, that same night, came across a white pit bull on Columbia Ave. The victim was taken to check out the dog but said it was not the animal that bit him, Pettigrew said.

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The sought-for pit bull reportedly approached the victim from the nearby Arlington Depot Park at Garafola Place between Elm and Forest Sts. Two other animal bite incidents were logged earlier this month, Pettigrew said.

On Aug. 3, the Kearny Health Department was notified by FirstCare Medical Group in Lyndhurst that they were treating a 48-yearold man who told them he had been bitten on his left hand by a poodle, possibly tan, in front of 34 Beech St.

in Kearny. Pettigrew said the man was advised to discuss further care with his physician. And on Aug. 2, Pettigrew responded to Devon St. and Columbia Ave. on a report of a 25-year-old man being bitten. The victim told Pettigrew

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2 area towns getting Turfing project forges ahead Fire Dept. assist grants U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr. (D9th), chairman of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus, announced that the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security has awarded Assistance to Firefighter Grants to two area fire

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Work progresses at Veteran's Memorial Field.

Kearny is moving ahead with plans to turf Veteran’s Memorial Field along Belgrove Drive. Applied Landscape Technologies of Montville – hired in July at a cost of $1.522 million – has uprooted the field’s natural grass and is raising the elevation of the back side of the expansive athletic complex to even out the playing surface. The contractor will eventually be deposit-

ing two layers of stone and a drainage system to capture storm water infiltration before putting down the artificial turf. Among the other improvements will be a new Little League field, new lacrosse field, new fencing, extending the outfield dimensions to 200 feet down the lines and new batting cages. The work is expected to be done by Thanksgiving, officials say.

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Lyndhurst girls’ soccer: Stay the course The Lyndhurst High School girls’ soccer team lost their leading goal scorer and leading playmaker to graduation from a team that finished 19-3 a year ago: two young ladies who subsequently moved on to play college soccer. That should be enough for any coach to lose sleep at night going into a new season. But veteran head coach Kim Hykey is not worried about the Golden Bears this season. She’s having fun – and it has nothing to do with being a newlywed, as Hykey got married last month. Sure, Jessica Failace, the Golden Bears’ top goal scorer last year, is now playing soccer at Sacred Heart University. And the top assist maker, Giana DiTonto, is now at Felician College. “We’re not depleted,” Hykey said. “It sounds like we lost a lot. But we scored 120 goals as a team last year. We have other kids who can put the ball in the back of the net. We just lost two pieces from last year’s team. I think we’re going to be all right. We have a good group, a fun group, a group that’s great to be around.” Hykey said that the

Golden Bears might play a different style this season to compensate for the losses of Failace and DiTonto. “We’re going to switch things up a little and play a little more defensively,” Hykey said. “We’re going to replace our losses by playing differently. I do expect others to step it up a little.” The Golden Bears are deep in the goalkeeping department, as senior Sara Barreiros returns as the starting goalkeeper, but freshman Isabella Castagnetti, the daughter of former Lyndhurst football coach Joe Castagnetti, is waiting in the wings. “Sara is already proven there, but Izzy is up and coming,” Hykey said. “She plays soccer all year long. She’s very athletic. She plays on a highly competitive club team. She’s the real deal. I think we’ll balance things out.” Hykey said that the Golden Bears might see Barreiros move onto the field in the regular rotation, where she played before being moved to goalkeeper two years ago. “We’ll wait and see see VIEW page

Kearny boys’ soccer: No room for error this time

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The Kearny boys’ soccer team will look to be a force once again this season, thanks to a veteran defensive unit. Front row, from l., are Drew Munro, Kenny Santos, Anthony Mora, Leonardo Teixeira and Gerald Munro. Back row, from l., are Cord Montanino, Adrian Velazquez, Marco Alva, Cameron Grimm, Oscar Alvarado, Damian Kolodziej and Joao Fernandes.

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first round of the states can do that to even the best of teams. Veteran head coach Bill he Kearny High School Galka has assembled a team that should be better prepared boys’ soccer team ento handle the pressures of the joyed a magical run last state tournament this season fall in the regular season and and quite possibly be a betHudson County Tournament last fall, posting an undefeated ter team than they were last year, despite losing All-State mark, winning 19 of their contests, including the county title, goalkeeper Sebastian Ferreira to graduation. Ferreira is now and logging three draws. playing NCAA Division I socBut then, it all came crashcer at Hofstra University. ing down, when the Kardinals “We have at least half of last fell to Randolph in the NJSIAA year’s team back,” Galka said. North Jersey Section 1, Group “We have a good group back. I IV quarterfinals. really like what I’ve seen so far. Just like that, the season I like the makeup.” was over, the great season, the Right now, Galka is decidundefeated run. Gone in an ing who will replace Ferreira instant. in net. It will be either senior With the loss went the gaudy Oscar Alvarado or junior Camstate ranking, which had the eron Grimm. Kards as high as No. 3 in the “They’re both working real entire state of New Jersey last hard, so for now, they’re going season. Stunning losses in the

to share it,” Galka said. “Losing Seba was a big loss for us, but we’ll see what happens with these two. They both do a lot of different things in goal.” In a perfect world, Galka will pick one to be the main net minder, but that decision has not been made. Along the backline, Galka has a host of veteran and talented players. Senior Damian Kolodziej started last season in the Kards’ four-across defensive set. Kolodziej has a very strong leg and his height enables him to move up on set pieces. “He’s very good at the free kick,” Galka said. Seniors Kenny Santos and Cord Montanino also return from last year, as does junior Adrian Velazquez, who had his see SOCCER next page

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SOCCER from fair share of brilliant moments last season. The Kards have also been bolstered by the return of junior Joao Fernandes, who missed all of last season, but has returned in full form this year. “I expect that group to be serious threats to score on set pieces,” Galka said. “But I also expect big things from them. It’s a solid group.” But the Kards may be even stronger in the midfield, where a top player is back from last year and a brilliant newcomer is on the scene. Senior Marcelo Matta is one of the best all-around players in the state. Matta is the kind of player who

does all the necessary little things, but rarely grabs the spotlight. However, if you’re watching a Kearny soccer game, you’re bound to notice him, because he is literally all over the place, doing something good. “He’s not really a goal scorer,” Galka said. “But he is the type of player that we need to hold the midfield and set up our attack. He’s a very good player.” The Kards got an unexpected boost when Juan Zapata returned after spending the last two seasons playing soccer with the prestigious Players Development Academy. Zapata will be a senior this season with the Kardinals.

“He’s a guy we always wished we had,” Galka said. “Getting him back was a huge thing for us. He’s going to step in and play right away at center midfield. He can play a little more offensive minded. With him and the guys we still have on the team, it just adds to our attack.” Senior Calvin Carbajal is another key returnee. Carbajal will join Matta and Zapata to give the Kards one of the most lethal midfield combinations in New Jersey. Senior Lawrence Gongora will be one of the forwards. Sophomore John Najarro, who scored an astounding 40 goals for the Kearny freshman team last year, has made

a successful step up to the Kardinals’ varsity program. Senior Matthew Neto is a versatile performer who can play either a wide midfielder slot or move up to the forward position. Junior Borja, a senior, is another who can play both midfield and forward. Both Neto and Borja have strong legs and have shown the ability to score, which will make players like Matta and Zapata even more dangerous. The Kardinals open their 2015 schedule Saturday at Toms River North at 1 p.m. It is a solid challenge to start the campaign for the Kards to see if they are ready to make a move at top honors in Group IV this season.

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“It should be a good test for us right away,” Galka said. “I certainly think we have a pretty good team. We have great potential here. We keep getting better and that’s the most important thing. We still have to find the right situations and the right lineups. That may be a mix and match thing throughout the year, but I think we should be fine.” In the understatement world that is Bill Galka, “fine” means that the Kardinals will be a county and state title contender and will be the favorite to defeat rival Harrison once again at Red Bull Arena on Sept. 26. Let’s wait and see what transpires.

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ed eight sophomores and two freshmen last year. We had only three seniors. We were depleted of all upperclassmen. hen Joe Fischer returned to take over We knew that we had to work on getting stronger and better, the Belleville High work on tackling a lot better.” School football program last So Fischer instituted a yearyear, he knew he had an uphill round program to get more climb – once again. kids involved. The Buccaneers It was almost like the battle hit the weight room religiousFischer faced when he arrived ly. They also hit the streets at Belleville from Montclair together, doing community Kimberley Academy in 2006. In fact, the scenario was eerily projects, like cleaning up Belleville Stadium. similar. When it came time to turn “We didn’t know how to the page on 2014 and look win,” Fischer said. “That’s the toward 2015, Fischer and his first battle.” team were ready. Last year, the Buccaneers “I told them that basically finished 2-8 in a year where they were a JV (junior varsity) Fischer knew that the team team playing a varsity schedwas going to struggle. ule,” Fischer said. “To some “We knew that we were going to have to take our lumps a that might sound a little harsh, little,” Fischer said. “We start- but they understood what I was saying. They wanted to

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The Belleville football team hopes to be vastly improved over last year’s 2-8 record. From l. are Luis Rosa, Angelo Gaglioti, C.J. Jackowski, head coach Joe Fischer, Nick Guardabasco, Andrew Morell and Victor Prendas.

get stronger and wanted to get better. They’re absolutely hungry. They’re a little antsy and want to win.”

But the challenge ahead might be the first two games on the schedule. The Buccaneers open the season early

this weekend, facing Indian Hills Friday night, then have their annual showdown with neighboring rival Nutley next week. “Indian Hills is a very good team,” Fischer said. “We know that Nutley is going to be good. We have to keep these kids upbeat as much as possible, but they could be 0-2 to start the year. We just have to play better. That’s all there is.” Fischer will rely on starting quarterback David Bulna (6-1, 180) to lead the way. The senior Bulna, a transfer from Queen of Peace, has a strong arm and good leadership skills. “He has already shown the ability to throw the ball down the field,” Fischer said. “He’s a very good pocket passer.” continued next page

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Senior Joe Rivera (5-10, 170) returns from last year. Rivera had 1,200 yards and 10 touchdowns last season. Schools like Lehigh and Lafayette are inquiring about Rivera already, so he must also be a very good student as well as a very good running back. The fullback is junior Terrence Best (5-10, 210), who is a good blocker and solid runner. Senior Jared Collazo returns at wide receiver. Collazo (5-10, 180) had 33 receptions last season, one of the top totals in Essex County in 2014. The tight end is senior Victor Prendas (5-9, 205), who was a fullback last season and has been converted into a tight end.

One of the starting tackles is junior Nick Guardabasco (6-1, 240), who is a returning starter and inspirational leader. “He’s improved so much,” Fischer said of Guardabasco. “His effort is endless. He has a motor that just won’t stop. He’s exactly what we want everyone to be like and to act like.” The other tackle is junior Luis Rosa (6-0, 215). Senior Andrew Morell (6-0, 245) returns to his starting slot at guard, where he is joined by senior Angelo Gaglioti (5-11, 185). Junior C.J. Jackowski (6-1, 210) is the returning starter at center. “He put on 40 pounds and dedicated himself to becom-

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ing a better football player,” Fischer said of Jackowski. Fischer is pleased with the improvement he sees in his offensive line. “The offensive line is much better,” Fischer said. “They’re a unit now. We have a new offensive line coach (Mario Culiglio) who has molded this line together. They’re solid now.” The Buccaneers play a 4-4 defensive formation, with returning starter Richard Martinez (5-11, 175) at defensive end. Martinez started last year as a freshman, so the year’s experience will have to help. Guardabasco and Rosa are the starting defensive tackles.

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Best is back at linebacker, where he had a very good season a year ago. The other outside linebacker is Akush Singh (5-10, 210). The inside linebackers are Prendas and junior Justin Baldwin (5-7, 165), who is not afraid to mix it up despite his lack of linebacker size. The cornerbacks are Collazo and Rivera, two of the best athletes on the team, with sophomore Gustavo Viana (6-0, 170) at safety. Fischer loves Viana’s potential in the secondary. So will the Buccaneers be an improved team this year? They have to be. Last year was a trying time, even for the energetic Fischer,

who knows what it takes to rebuild a downtrodden program. He’s done it before – and at Belleville no less. “The one thing that helps this team is that we all get along,” Fischer said. “We did a team cleansing thing and got rid of all the distractions and problems. There is no friction now. We have a bunch of nice kids. They just have to turn it around now and be nasty on the football field. The key for us is getting through the first two weeks healthy and we’ll go from there.” It seems like an easy goal, but when it comes to football season in Belleville, nothing is ever easy.

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“We would have closed if not for her efforts at fundraising,” Bennett said. And the proof of the pudding, he added, is that, “in the last 10 years, we’ve given away $500,000 in scholarships and charitable donations.” And, Bennett noted, Louise “is still an officer in the auxiliary,” so her devotion to the Elks continues. Louise shared some remembrances with The Observer at her party. Her parents were Stanley and Julie Silkowski and they lived at 602 S. Second St. That’s where she was born on Aug. 27, 1915. “We had a large family,” Louise said. “I was one of 10 children and there were a lot of nieces and nephews.” Louise attended the local Polish Catholic School through grade 5 before switching to Washington School. After finishing with school, she went to work at the old General Electric plant where she was a tester of light bulbs. “My brother Henry,” she recalled proudly, “became the first Polish police officer in Harrison.” Life in Harrison in those days seemed a lot simpler. There were still the horse and carriage, she said, and “you could ride the trolley for a nickel and see the films for 10 cents” – the Terminal theater in Newark and a local movie house whose name escaped her. “Vendors and merchants

would come to your house with their wares,” she said. “It was a nice town to grow up in,” she said. “It was very neighborly. People didn’t lock their doors. We’d visit each other and we took care of one another and one another’s children if they needed looking after.” Louise first set eyes on her future husband, Joseph Wozniak, “on a baseball field at the end of our block on Second St. and he hit a home run. It was my brothers against his brothers.” There were 16 kids in Joe’s family so Louise and Joe had big families in common. “Joe worked for the former Mayor Ray McDonough’s father in the plumbing business,” Louise said. He saw four years of action in WW II as a Navy Seabee and, after the war, resumed work as a plumber for the town until his retirement. “We were married 55 years,” she said. “He died 22 years ago.” She got active with the local VFW Ladies Auxiliary, the Elks auxiliary and the Rosary Society. “I do some cooking but I also get Meals on Wheels,” she said. And the town’s senior bus picks her up to bring her to the senior center for regular visits. Asked to reveal the secret to longevity, Louise offered: “Try to live a clean life – no smoking, no drinking.”

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seven years. It wasn’t long before Mal“After graduation, I was ley widened her range of asked to stay on as a full-time support services, working employee,” Malley recalled. the gate, collecting and sellAnd she was happy to do that ing tickets for high school “because I enjoyed what I football and basketball games did.” and wrestling matches; along When she first started in with recording and transher new role, Malley split mitting phone messages to her day between the disparents and employees about trict’s business office and snow days. the superintendent’s office She also was assigned for but in May 1978, she was some 20 years as secretary to assigned full-time to the the district’s Evening Adult business department where School and later served as its she handled the athletic assistant director for several department account, orderyears. ing supplies and equipment, At KHS, she helped proctor lining up referees, umpires, Student Achievement Tests etc., for home games, and the (SATs) for members of the like. She continued there for junior class for more than a RETIRING from

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interesting artifact, a completely rusted-over handgun acquired in 1998 but thought to date to the late 1800s. Its ammunition wasn’t bullets but black powder. Wilgus said it had been found in an attic when a house was sold. “We actually get a lot like that,” he noted, explaining that after someone dies or a house is being sold, a family member might come across an old weapon in an attic or basement and turns it over to the police. The evidence/property officer also is entrusted with found property -- bicycles, jewelry, whatever -- which

honest Kearnyites bring into HQ. “People have even turned in $20 bills they found,” said Wilgus. Such property is kept for six months, during which time the KPD tries to locate the rightful owner. If those attempts are futile, the finder is contacted and can claim it if they wish. Regarding our visit to the evidence room with the boxes going back to 1929 and not remotely involving current cases: That was mesmerizing. Because there, we actually got to look at some old files (such as the low-flying-plane report from 1946). Also from ‘46 was a murder file (“Homicides we keep forever”), complete with

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photos of the corpse and the blood-smeared murder scene. (Hey! You would have looked at them too. Besides, they weren’t in color.) The victim, a man from Hightstown, and the accused, a man from Miami, had been involved in a knife-fight at the Theobald Industries bunk house. Obviously, back then some businesses provided hous-

decade. Malley spent two years helping track the dollars allocated to state and federal programs. Next came a 15-year stint helping maintain a list of available substitute teachers and then going down the list and calling in subs as needed on a daily basis. In 1995, she was shifted to the then assistant superintendent of schools office for secretarial work. When the BOE did away with the No. 2 administrator position and named Patricia Blood as superintendent in late 2014, Malley joined Landi to assist in that office. Malley has “mixed feel-

ings” about moving on. She’ll miss “the million friends I’ve made at my ‘home’ all these years but she’ll also welcome the opportunity for “babysitting my new grandchild.” All of her daughters, meanwhile, have followed in her footsteps by entering the educational field – all in Kearny: one who has taught in Harrison the past two years is shifting to Kearny this fall; a second is a longterm substitute teacher; and a third is a full-time secretary at Franklin School. Her parting words to all her friends and associates? “Have a great day!”

ing for (probably transient) workers. Considering that Theobald Industries was an animal-byproducts endering plant, we presume a lot of its workers were transients. The record shows the alleged killer was found not guilty after a trial in Hudson County court. But we couldn’t find out why. We also reviewed an array of fascinating mugshots,

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INVESTMENT PROPERTY KEARNY EXCLUSIVE - This 100% brick building has five rental units + 5 garages, 3 residential and 2 stores. All separate gas utilities. Very well maintained. $739,900. WOW - This Heather Glen 2 bedroom is priced to move fast, 2nd floor unit. Includes central a/c and a parking space. First $145,000 takes it.

ONE OF A KIND - Check out this Arlington section one family with a legal cottage on the same lot. The extra rental income makes it very affordable to occupy this three bedroom colonial with off street parking. WILL NOT LAST AT ONLY $279,900. TRADITIONAL COLONIAL - EXCLUSIVELY LISTED Schuyler School district, 4 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, good sized rooms, 2 car detached garage, gas heat, 2014 taxes under $8,000. Estate says sell!!! Offered at $299,000. DO NOT MISS OUT - This three bedroom Kearny 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 a drive and garage. Pride of ownership shows throughout . Asking only $329,900 FARMERS BOUNTY - Plum, Apple and Peach trees all yielding delicious fruit are included with this lovely 3 bedroom Cape Cod. This Kearny home has a modern kitchen and bath as well as many fantastic upgrades. Drive and garage included. Just listed for $349,900. ACT NOW - This 4 bedroom 2 bath Colonial contains a fireplace, central air and a great Manor location. Asking $379,000. Hurry.

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

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24 Davis Ave Kearny, NJ

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THRIFT from

a thrift shop operated by a tremendous group of volunteers, is up and running — and has been since 2011 — on the second floor of the First Presbyterian Church of Arlington [you know, where the PBGC is] directly across Kearny Ave. opposite St. Stephen’s Church on the corner of Laurel Ave. The shop, open every Wednesday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., was the brainchild of the church’s then interim pastor — Deb Oosterbam — as an outreach to those who need to buy clothing and other items at a seriously reduced rate — and also to help fund the church’s food pantry, the need for which continues to grow these days. Since the shop opened in June 2011, it’s grown from being in a small space — to one large room and four smallersized rooms. And among many other brands, you’ll find clothing for men, women and children from Banana Republic, Michael Kors, Ann Klein, the Gap, Aeropostale, Dockers and Ann Taylor. You’ll also find small appliances, kitchenware, picture frames, books, CDs and DVDs. There’s also a selection of shoes, costume jewelry and accessories. And perhaps best of all — if

Photos courtesy Kay Grusenski

At l., the Rev. Elaine Connolly, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, with children in thrift shop run by church (at r.).

you’ve got children who attend Kearny Public Schools, there’s an array of school uniform shirts available for just $2.50. But these items don’t just appear out of the blue. There’s a group of volunteers, known as the “Core 4,” who come to the store, accept donations, sort items, put them out for display and more — and they are Mary Pettigrew, MaryLynn Pettigrew, Pat Horvath and John McCartney. McCartney also works to maintain the physical space of the thrift shop with small projects as needed. And there are countless others who donate their time to do the very same on a less-regular basis. For the Rev. Elaine Connolly, the church’s current pastor, the way the thrift shop

UNICO at the shrine

all came together and the rewards and results of the shop, are an incredible addition to her ministry to the church. The pantry gets stocked — and people are able to be outfitted with gently worn clothing they wouldn’t otherwise be able to afford. “I never cease to be amazed

by what has happened here,” Connolly said. “In 2010, the economy was awful and there were many people looking for work going on interviews, children needing school clothes and an immigrant population that was often supporting a family back in their home country increas-

ing. “Our community had increased food pantry requests. It’s a community place, a part of the mission, of the church that sponsors the hospitality of the Bible — whether you are a regular church goer or not. It is the work of the Holy Spirit in action, as the church reaches out to create a holy space for those who are the faithful to its teachings. It’s the interaction of community and strangers becoming friends to give to one another by donation or purchase.” If you’re interested in donating gently-used clothing or other items, you can do so when the thrift shop is open: Wednesday or Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 663 Kearny Ave., Kearny. Contact the church by calling 201-9913513 or by visiting www.fpca. us.

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Members of Kearny UNICO recently visited the Shrine of St. Joseph in Stirling. Chapter members visited the chapel and toured the grounds, including a visit to the Sept. 11, 2001 memorial. Afterwards, members enjoyed a luncheon at the Reservoir Restaurant in South Orange. Seated, from l., are Ida Nigro, Pearl Yaszczemski, Kearny UNICO President Joe Sgalia and Celeste Pandolfi. Standing, from l., are JoAnn Mitchell, Theresa Trucillo and Lou Pandolfi.

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Mauricio, 23, who, according to KPD Chief John Dowie, County Sheriff’s Office, they told a “heartwrenching approached the car, but Gar- story about her 1999 Honda cia fled on foot, police said. having been stolen,” reportHe reportedly vaulted a edly by some unidentified fence, but the officers did ne›er-do-well. Police said the same and tackled him in Mauricio claimed to have an alleyway. In a subsequent just purchased the car, but search, an empty wax fold of was unable to produce the heroin was allegedly found registration, temporary plate in his sock. He was arrested number or other documentaon the HCSO warrant, a tion. $500 Kearny MV warrant, Ward, however, got the and charges of resisting arname of the dealer, obtained rest and possession of drug the needed MV info from paraphernalia. him and posted same on the National Crime Information Aug. 26 Center website. A short Officer Jay Ward time later, Dowie said, the responded at 9 a.m. to a N.J. State Police in Totowa Chestnut St. address to take a notified the KPD that they report from resident Nathaly

KPD from

Elks are ‘Super Heroes’

had been in a pursuit with the same vehicle the evening before and a trooper had gotten close enough to I.D. the driver before the chase was called off. That description, Kearny police said, sounded suspiciously like Mauricio”s boyfriend, a 23-year-old Bloomfield resident. Det. Ray Lopez investigated, and shortly after midnight on the 27th, Officers Tim Castle and Dean Gasser, along with state troopers, arrested Mauricio at her home for allegedly filing a false police report. The State Police were Harrison Public Library summer reading program recently recognized Harrison looking for the boyfriend. – Karen Zautyk

East Newark Elks Lodge 2326 as Community Super Heroes. Exalted Ruler Larry Bennett (l.) and Past Exalted Ruler Larry Kelly (r.) spoke to the children about what the Elks are and what they do for the community.

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ACROSS 1. Giraffe’s striped-leg cousin 6. Moo goo gai pan pan 9. Love-____ relationship 13. *_____ Gabriel, 1960s Rams star quarterback 14. What? 15. Enter a website 16. Samuel Butler’s “The Way of All ____” 17. Big time 18. “____ truly” 19. *Non-contact league 21. *Football game starter 23. Altogether or entirely 24. ____-de-camp 25. Club alternative 28. *Houston Oilers star running back, Campbell 30. Top of the line 35. Not of the cloth 37. Leave in a bucket 39. Kitchen appliance 40. *Legendary Graham 41. Friend 43. Porous rock 44. Good luck trinket 46. *Tracked by chain gang 47. Dog trailer 48. Sort of 50. Prima donna 52. Don’t do this at home? 53. Like Old Mother Hubbard’s cupboard 55. Next to nothing 57. *Type of linebacker 60. *This year’s top NFL pick 64. “To no ____” 65. Beauty treatment site 67. Cell phone bill item 68. L on clothes 69. Word between “dogs” 70. Sneers 71. Mark of a ruler 72. *TV network, aired NFL games from 1990-97 73. Scandinavian fjord, e.g. DOWN 1. ____ Approach, music education 2. Traditional cola caffeine source 3. Prayer ending 4. Italian restaurant staple 5. Draw in 6. Miss Muffet’s repast 7. Thornton Wilder’s “____ Town”

8. Dockers’ fabric 9. J. M. Barrie’s captain 10. Flu symptom 11. Millimeter of mercury 12. Lt.’s subordinate 15. Aristotle’s school 20. Common part of URL 22. Dog tags 24. Apple pie choice 25. *NFL players can’t do this in the back 26. Policeman’s club in India 27. *Tennessee player 29. Crucifix 31. Inedible parts of cherries 32. Jump for joy 33. Direct elsewhere 34. *Deflategate star

36. Olden-day telephone part 38. New Zealand fruit 42. End of a poem 45. Alabama port 49. It’s all the rage 51. Annulus, pl. 54. Kind of button 56. Ruhr’s industrial center 57. Popular Russian name 58. Narcotics agent 59. Accompanies relief? 60. *Texan defensive star 61. Asian weight unit 62. Scary fairytale creature 63. Swallow’s house 64. Boxer Clay 66. Peter of the Lost Boys

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Jonathon Brown Jonathon Brown entered into eternal rest on Thursday, Aug. 27, at the New Vista Care Center, Newark. He was 60. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Harrison Ave., Harrison. A funeral service was held at the funeral home. Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. For information or to send condolences to the family, please visit www.mulliganfh. com. Born and raised in Newark, Jonathon was a lifelong resident. Jonathon was a selfemployed carpenter for many years. He graduated from Barringer High School, in the North Ward, Newark. He was also an avid fan of wrestling. He is survived by his dear brothers and sisters: James, David, Jean, Joan, Janet, Jess and Joseph. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers Jerald, Jack, Jeff and Jay. Johanna Marie Cundari Johanna Marie Cundari, 93, of Sandusky, Ohio, passed away at home with her family at her side on Friday, Aug. 21, after a long illness. Johanna was born in Newark, Feb. 2, 1922, the daughter of John and Olga (Venturi) Amato. She was a graduate of West Side High School (1939) and Drake Business College (1941), both in Newark. After college she worked in the payroll accounting department in Bamberger’s department store for two years. In 1943 she was employed as a cost clerk in the cost accounting department of the Hyatt Bearings Division of General Motors. In 1945 she advanced to the hourly payroll department and in 1946 was appointed assistant to the salary payroll director and was responsible for all salaried payroll activity for over 700 employees of the division. She continued in that position until her marriage to James P. Cundari on July 15, 1950, at which time she retired to become a homemaker and mother to her four children.

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In her private life, Johanna was active in many school, church and social activities. In New Jersey she was a member and officer of the Sodality of Mary at St. Rocco’s Catholic Church in Newark and the Rosarians of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in North Arlington. After moving to Sandusky in 1965, she then joined the Altar Rosary Society of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Sandusky, and was also active on many church committees. She also volunteered many hours as a school librarian for Sts. Peter and Paul Elementary School and tutoring Italian-speaking students at becoming proficient in the English language. Johanna’s hobbies included all kinds of needlework that she made for her home and family. She was always very dedicated to her family, always being present at every major event in the lives of her four children, her brothers and sister and all her in-laws, grandchildren, and nephews and nieces. She was always present at happy and sad occasions. Survivors include her loving husband of 65 years, James P. Cundari, Sandusky, Ohio; children Anthony (Anita) Cundari, Norwalk, Ohio, Joseph (Giorgia) Cundari, Sandusky, Ohio, Johanna (James) Powers, Sandusky, Ohio, Maria (John) Horvath, Oxford, Mich.; grandchildren Christine (Jamie) DiSalvo, Maryland, Michelle (fiancé Matt Hutchins) Cundari, Columbus, Ohio, Caterina and James Cundari, Sandusky, Ohio, and Darryn, Bradley and Nicole Horvath, Oxford, Mich.; great-grandchildren Marcus and Silas DiSalvo, Maryland, and many nephews and nieces, grandnephews and nieces, greatgrandnephews and nieces and cousins. Johanna was preceded in death by her parents, John and Olga (Venturi) Amato, brothers Alfonso and Joseph Amato, and sisters Marie and Carolina Amato. Visitation was held on Aug. 26 at the David F. Koch Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 520 Columbus Ave., Sandusky, Ohio. Prayers were recited Thursday, Aug. 27, at

the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 510 Columbus Ave., Sandusky, with the Rev. Joseph Steinbauer officiating. Interment took place at Meadow Green Memorial Park Cemetery on Bogart Road in Huron, Ohio. Memorial contributions in memory of Johanna Cundari may be given to Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 510 Columbus Ave., Sandusky, Ohio 44870; Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, 10 Franklin Pl., North Arlington, N.J. 07031; the Catholic Parish of the Transfiguration (formerly St. Rocco’s Church), 103 16th Ave., Newark, N.J. 07103 or to one’s favorite charity. The family would like to express their sincere thanks and gratitude to the caregivers of Home Instead in Port Clinton, Ohio; Visiting Angels in Lorain, Ohio; Adult Comfort Care in Milan, Ohio; and Stein Hospice Care in Sandusky, Ohio. Although we are separated by death, we will always cherish the memory of our 68 years together. Until we join you once again in God’s arms as a family, may you find comfort and peace with Him as only He can give you. Your memories and words of comfort may be expressed to Johanna’s family at davidfkoch.com. John J. McGlynn John J. McGlynn passed away on Aug. 28. He was 86. Born in Bayonne, he lived in Kearny for the past 51 years. Arrangements are by the Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. A funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 1, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Stephen’s Church, Kearny, followed by entombment in Holy Cross Cemetery. For more information, visit www.armitagewiggins.com. John served in the Army during the Korean War and was a production planner at Otis Elevator. He was a member of the St. Stephen’s Seniors. Husband of Janet M. (nee Hand), he was the father of Patrick McGlynn (Tricia) and

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Ellen Koke (Chris). He was the brother of Alfred McGlynn, Agnes Kornett, Eileen Lynch, Joseph McGlynn and the late Thomas McGlynn, Dorothy Holmes, Patricia Callari and Mary Bigg. He is also survived by his grandchildren Christopher, James, William, Gregory and Timothy, along with many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to Susan G. Komen Foundation. Aurea Santos Aurea Santos of Kearny died Aug. 23. She was 75. Arrangements were by the Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. A funeral Mass was held at St. Stephen’s Church, Kearny, followed by burial in Glendale Cemetery, Bloomfield. Aurea is survived by her children Jose, James, Johnny, Yvette and Annette, three sisters and many grand and great-grandchildren. For more information, visit

www.armitagewiggins.com. Jeffrey Symeonides Jeffrey Symeonides, 83, of Paramus, died Friday, Aug. 28. Born in Jersey City, he lived in Kearny, before moving to Paramus in 1970. Jeffrey was an insurance agent who owned and operated the Symeonides Insurance Agency in Kearny for over 40 years. He was a member of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, Wyckoff, where he served on the board and was one of the 50 founding family members of the church. Surviving is his beloved wife of 57 years, Anastasia (Stacy) (nee Karamidas) Symeonides of Paramus, his two devoted sons, Dean and his wife Christina of Wyckoff and Michael of Woodland Park. Also surviving are his two granddaughters, Nicole and Marisa, and several nieces and nephews. Jeffrey was a man with a wonderful heart and personalsee OBITS page

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WILFRED ARMITAGE & WIGGINS FUNERAL HOME Mark G. Wiggins, Manager N.J. Lic. #3916

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 100 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.

Wilfred Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home

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

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BeLLeVILLe

HARRISON 4 large rooms w/parking. No pets. Available Sept. 15th. 201-736-3538.

KEARNY 3 & 4 Clean rooms. HT/HW included. From $1,200/month. See super 6 woodland Ave. Apt. 1, or call after 5pm 917-858-8246 for appointment.

BELLEVILLE Studio for rent, $500/month + 1 1/2 months security. close to NY train, Hospital & mall. Text only (407) 569-6602

HarrISon HARRISON Ground Fl. apt. 1 BR. Close to PATH. Call 973-495-8145. HARRISON 3 room, 1 bedroom apt. Ground floor. All remodeled. Off-street parking. Separate utilities. No pets. Smoke-free environment. 1-1/2 months security. Available October 1st. Call or text (973) 418-0399 HARRISON Modern Studio apt. 2nd Fl. Private Entrance. Refrigerator. No pets. $750/month + utilities. Security & lease. 862-223-9974. HARRISON 2nd fl. 2 BR, New Bathroom & Kitchen. No pets. 1 ½ months security. $1,200/month + utilities Avl. Oct. 1st. References required. (973) 481-1325.

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kearnY

KEARNY Newer 2 BR, LR kitchen, no pets. Separate utilities. 1 1/2 months security. Central Air. (973) 380-9007.

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

KEARNY 263 Kearny Ave. 2nd. Fl. 2 BR, LR, Kitchen. $1,150/month 1 ½ month security. No pets. Avl. Now. (973) 477-4797.

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 1 BR, H/W Floors. Walking distance to schools & Supermarket, all public transportation and NY bus. Avl. Now. (201) 657-2119.

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.

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pOLIcY There are NO REFUNDS or cHANGES with cLASSIFIED ADS • please note there will be a $10.00 pROcESSING FEE if changes need to be made for running specials

KEARNY 1 BR renovated apt. in classic apt. building. EIK. Wood kitchen cabinets, stove, refridg. Ceramic tile floors. H/W floors throughout rest of apt. laundry in building. Near NYC train & bus & mins. To highway. No pets. No smoking. $925/month + utilities. Security $1,387.50. Application, credit check and ability to pay required. $25 appl. Fee. (551) 226-0566.

KEARNY New construction, Luxury, 3 BR, walk in closets in each Bedroom. Off street parking. W/D hook-ups. Avl. Mid Sept. (973) 567-5548.

KEARNY 2 BR, LR, Kitchen. Close to transportation. $1,200/month. 1 1/2 months security. Laundry room. No smoking. No pets. Avl. Now. 201-998-7553.

KEARNY 3 room apt. Available October 1st. No pets. Call (732) 770-8320.

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n. arLIngTon N.ARLINGTON Totally renovated 2 bedroom, DR, LR, new kitchen and bath, garage, washer/dryer hook-up. Available September 1st. $1500/month. Call Carlos (201)988-7536

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.

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

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 $875/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.

N.ARLINGTON 1 & 2 BR’s. HT/HW included. Parking space. No pets. (201) 342-2206. N.ARLINGTON 4 room apt. 2 bedrooms, 2 family home. Private entrance. Nice neighborhood. Close to all transportation. Hardwood floors. Fridge and ceiling fans included. $1400/month HT/HW included. 1month security. Available October 1st (201) 725-4392 N.ARLINGTON Newly Renovated, 4 extra large rooms, $1,500/month. HT/HW included. Available now. (732) 648-1171. N.ARLINGTON Rutherford Place. 1st floor, 4 rooms, 1 bedroom. Available October 1st. $950/month. 1 month security. Separate utilities. Credit check required. (201) 997-1788 N.ARLINGTON 2nd fl. of 2 family home 2 BR, EIK, Bath, Large LR & DR, updated w/storage. HT/HW included. $1450/month + 1 month security. No pets. Avl. Oct.1st (201) 280-8325.

n. newark N.NEWARK 3 rooms, Utilities included. Close to transportation. Avl. Now. No pets. No smoking. (862) 763-0797. N.NEWARK Section 8 preferred, 1 BR, Completely renovated. 1st fl. New tile, bath & kitchen new H/W floors. Private entrance. Call 973-202-8580.

1999 El Dorado Cadillac Fully loaded, automatic, A/C, power heated seats, Leather interior, automatic temperature control, rear window defroster – Air Bags, Alarm, AM/FM cassette player, sunroof, garage kept 143,600 miles. $3,000 or B.O. Call Maria 862-944-6141.

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.

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

Transfer of ownership for a restaurant in Kearny w/parking. For more information call Jorge (973) 536-6443 Carmen (201) 898-8900 Se habla español.

fUrNISHED rOOM fOr rENT BELLEVILLE Furnished room for rent. $460/month. Half month security. Call (973) 450-9457 after 5:00pm. Se Habla Español/Ingles.

NUTLEY Furnished, Female preferred. $400/month. Utilities & Cable included. 1 month security. No pets. No Smoking. Avl. Now. (862) 208-8565.

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BELLEVILLE 4 BR HOUSE, EIK, DR, LR, 4 BR, 1 ½ BATHS & FINISHED BASEMENT. CLOSE TO SCHOOLS & TRANSPORTATION. $2,200/MONTH + UTILITIES. 973-751-6300.

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.

BELLEVILLE /Nutley Border, 2 BR, 2 bathroom, Ranch. $239,900. Finished basement, large backyard, garage parking. No realtors. Karen (973) 747-7654.

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

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. Safe area. $400/month. 1 month security. All utilities included. Shared kitchen w/Light cooking. Se habla español. (973)393-0741 leave message.

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

STOrE fOr rENT KEARNY ready for $1600/month. (201) 998-8429

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BELLEVILLE Office/store for rent corner of Union & Greylock. 318 Greylock Ave. Apprx. 850sq.ft. Avl. Now. Call (973) 202-8580.

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

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

(732)766-4425 ask for Mel

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

Responsible caretaker with a car needed to take care of elderly Lady, Day and Night. Good pay. Call Lucy 973-855-6136. Experience Only! Grill man/Waitress, Driver for deliveries FT/PT Experience with Breakfast & Lunch Great hours! Off on Sunday! Call 862-262-2886

Looking for cook & waitresses for local restaurant 108 Schuyler Ave. Kearny. Jorge (973) 536-6443. se habla espanol.

Light Assembly & Order Picking in Warehouse. Company located near Mill St., Belleville. Starting wage $9.50/hr. Call (973) 482-8603

Full time Landscaper w/experience. Call 201-998-1262. Taxi Drivers Wanted! Apply in person at Schuyler Cab 505 Schuyler Ave., Kearny. Must have clean record.

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Driver & Driving Instructor Needed. Will train right candidate. Must be reliable. (201) 246-8000

Looking for experienced AUTO BODY MAN, PAINTER/ PREPER, AND ASSEMBLER/ DISASSEMBLER TECHNICIAN to work in a positive energetic environment, must have tools. EXCELLENT PAY and BENEFITS. www.newarkautobody.co m Newark Autobody & Service (973) 980-2242 ask for George or fax resume at (973) 5890167 or e-mail at speedvelocity@msn.com

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

Auto Body Tech A & B Tech wanted. Busy Shop, looking for FT employees. Great Benefits. 973-790-7868. Ben’s Auto Body.

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