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Chinese presence marked By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent BELLEVILLE – It is commonly known that in the latter part of the 19th century, waves of Chinese immigrants came to the West Coast of the U.S. and settled in places like San Francisco. But what many likely don’t know is that the Township of Belleville was also home to a sizeable Chinese community during that era and that a number of them lie buried on the grounds of the old Dutch Reformed Church on Rutgers St. A delegation from the New Jersey Chinese American Association paid a recent visit to the church, now known as La Senda Antigua Iglesia, to learn more about their long-dead brethren and what, if anything, can be done about their fate. Helping educate the group, headed by chairman Gary Luo, about the Far East connection was Michael Perrone, president of the Belleville Historical Society, who arranged – through the good offices of La Senda pastor Miguel Ortiz – for them to tour the historic church grounds and cemetery containing the graves of 66 Revolutionary War soldiers and other prominent Americans of that time. It was actually the second see CHINESE page

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Eastwood in Kearny for ‘Sully’

KEARNY – ollywood came to Kearny again last week in the person of veteran film personality Clint Eastwood. Eastwood, who visited Kearny in October 2013 to shoot portions of his film “Jersey Boys: The Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons,” brought his production company, Kiki Tree Pictures of Burbank, Calif., to the Helo Holdings heliport in south Kearny Sept. 28. This time, according to a film permit application filed with the Town Clerk’s Office, the mission was “filming scenes for the movie ‘Sully’ at HHI Heliport, 165 Western Road.” “Sully” is described by IMDb (Internet Movie Data base) as a drama which tells “the story of American pilot Chesley ‘Sully’ Sullenberger, who heroically landed a troubled aircraft full of passengers on the Hudson River.”

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By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – elanie Bendezu is just a 12th-grader but already pondering a possible career as a surgeon. Fellow senior Eddie Bryan is positioning himself as a potential public relations specialist. Both Kearny High School students appear to be on a fast track to academic success. Here’s why: Melanie, 17, was among an elite group of some 2,500 secondary school students from around the U.S. to attend the third annual Congress of Future Medical Leaders this summer in New England. To be selected as a participant, students must have a 3.5 grade point average or higher and achieve a target score on a certain state standardized test, according to a spokeswoman for The National Academies, a private organization that sponsors the Congress. The Congress, held June 2527 at Boston College, featured presentations by doctors and medical researchers – both young and old – and by patients who have made remarkable recoveries from debilitating illnesses. Students also saw the documentary, “Code Black,” based on Los Angeles County Hospital’s trauma center and the birthplace of emergency medicine. Melanie, who was scheduled to start a 3-week pre-med course at Rutgers Newark last Wednesday, was especially moved by the account related by Carmen Blandin Tarleton, a Vermont resident who received one of the world’s first full face transplants after a brutal attack by her estranged husband – who, in June 2007, beat her with a baseball bat and doused her with industri-

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al-strength lye. After spending more than three months in a medically-induced coma, Tarleton awoke blind and disfigured with burns covering 80% of her body. “Her whole body and face looked horrendous,” Melanie said. “Now, after her surgeons grafted tissues from inside her body and gave her a bionic eye, she can talk and lives a normal life. It’s such an amazing thing how medical innovations like this can help people.” Just as impressive to Melanie was listening to another high school senior, Jack Andraka, of Maryland, who at age 15, “found a way to diagnose pancreatic cancer much faster and a lot less expensive” than the current method, she said. [It should be noted that other researchers have questioned the validity of his results, according to Wikipedia.] Andraka is now a medical researcher at Harvard. Harvard student Eric Chen, who has won three major national science prizes for his research involving new anti-viral drugs, struck Melanie as a wonderful role model. “He told us to continue to ask questions, that you can make a difference at any age,” she said. “He inspired us.”

When she gets to college, Melanie wants to major in biology and, ultimately, become a general surgeon. She hopes the pre-med course can “open my mind more to that field.” To further her medical knowledge, Melanie serves twice a week with North Arlington Volunteer Emergency Services (NAVES), carrying stretchers, filling out reports, assisting with patients. On Tuesdays, she works from 6 to 10 p.m. and on Saturdays, she puts in a full shift, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. She is CPR-certified and in January she’ll be going for training as an EMT. Somehow, Melanie also finds time to teach CCD at St. Cecilia’s Parish and run in 100- and 200-meter events for the Kardinals girls’ track team. How does she fit everything in? “I keep organized,” she says. Lest we forget, there’s also Eddie, 17, who can take pride in having been named a Commended Student in the 2016 National Merit Scholarship Program – and the only KHS student who has achieved that distinction, according to KHS guidance counselor Jennifer Correnti. What this means, Eddie explained, is that he achieved a score of 204 out of a possible

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240 in the NMSQT test, which is a combined assessment of mastery of language arts and math skills. Further explanation is provided in a press release issued by the National Merit Scholarship Corp. says that, “About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although they will not continue in the 2016 competition for National Merit Scholarship awards, Commended Students placed among the top 5% of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2016 competition by taking the 2014 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/ NMSQT).” It should probably come as no surprise that Eddie is part of that select group since he is currently taking no less than four Advanced Placement courses in economics, statistics, literature and government/politics for which he dedicates “usually two hours a night” to homework. “For now, I’m enjoying economics,” he said. “I’m interested in business and seeing how our economy works” in contrast to how business is carried on by other countries. “I’d like to pursue marketing because I like the idea of interacting with the public,” he added. He’s probably picked up a few skills in that context since he’s written for The Kearnian, the high school newspaper, since his sophomore year and now he’s the editor. To keep in shape, Eddie works out in the school gym’s weight room after classes are over. Last year, he was a volunteer soccer coach for the town’s municipal recreation program for the younger kids.

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Inherent conflict in dual role? BELLEVILLE – ill Kevin Esposito have to step down as interim township manager or as township tax assessor? Will he remain serving in that dual role? Those are the questions now facing the Township of Belleville as it grapples with the repercussions of a federal lawsuit filed by Michael Melham, the prior designer/operator of the township’s website. In his suit, filed in May, Melham, a former Belleville resident who is now attempting to develop a commercial property next to the Belleville Municipal Building parking lot, alleges that Esposito downgraded the assessment on the commercial property at 170 Washington Ave. as part of an eminent domain proceeding, “based on the township’s financial interests” rather than recognizing the market value of the property. Melham then complained to the Essex County Board of Taxation that Esposito was in violation of state law by acting in a dual capacity as township manager and assessor. Esposito has been serving in both roles since May 12. On Sept. 18, Essex County Tax Administrator Joan Codey Durkin wrote to Belleville Mayor Ray Kimble and the Township Council advising them that a legal opinion rendered July 12, 2001, by thenstate Attorney General John Farmer “… concludes that such dual office holding as Municipal Tax Assessor and Municipal Administrator gives rise to an unavoidable conflict of interest that must be avoided.”

In his opinion, Farmer notes that, “… the Legislature has expressly provided that, under the Council-Manager form of government, a municipal assessor may not also be the municipal manager.” Farmer goes on to say that such a prohibition is “… intended to ensure that the assessor appears impartial and would not be unduly tempted to make decisions based on the municipality’s need for money.” In light of the foregoing, Farmer said, “… that, because the assessor’s duties as administrator would reasonably appear to impair his or her independence of judgment in the exercise of assessor duties, a conflict of interest arises when the assessor concurrently serves as administrator for the same municipality.” In her letter to the township, Durkin gives Belleville officials 10 days to “advise … how you intend to cure this apparent conflict of interest Mr. Esposito now finds himself within.” Last Friday, with Esposito continuing in both jobs, The Observer tried to reach Durkin to learn what, if any action would be taken by her office. An employee in that office who would only identify herself as “Kenya” replied: “The tax administrator has no comment.” Township Attorney Tom Murphy said: “I believe the interim manager will remain as interim manager and I have confidence that the Essex County tax administrator, after due deliberation, will agree. … Kevin will be fine, both as assessor and as interim manager. We want the statute to be read

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and interpreted literally. We have an interim manager.” Murphy said that by having one individual cover both positions, the township has saved a considerable amount in salaries. And, he added,

by doing so, it has followed the “shared services” policy guidelines recommended by Gov. Christie. “I believe absolutely this is the best thing for Belleville,” he said. “And, by the way, in

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Prayers for the pets By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – f things continue thus, people are going to start bringing fish to the Blessing of the Animals at the Archdiocesan Youth Center (formerly Boystown). But that’s fine. Fish would

to dampen the coats (and parkas) of the doggies that attended. No cats this year. Where were the cats? Probably at home worrying about Hurricane Joaquin. Cats watch too many (inaccurate) weather reports. Many churches, Catholic and Protestant, hold these

to the man to see what he would call them; whatever the man called each of them would be its name. The man gave names to all the cattle, all the birds of the air, and all the animals.” It also reminds us that “God created us and places us on this earth to be the stewards of all living things and so to proclaim the glory

of their Creator.” And it asks, “Give us the grace to see all animals as gifts from You and to treat them with respect, for they are Your creation.” There is much more, equally eloquent and lovely. And after the last prayer, the animals are brought forward to be individually blessed and sprinkled with holy

water. We also share with you a reminder included in a lovely flyer the human attendees received: “Take a moment today to thank God for your pets. Enjoy and take good care of them. Life would be a much duller, less joyful experience without God’s critters.” Truer words . . . .

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blessings every year on or near Oct. 4, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals. And no matter how wet or cold the weather, there is always an aura of warmth surrounding the little flock of pets and pet caregivers who participate. At the Youth Center, the ceremony was held near the statue of St. Francis on the front lawn. Presiding, as always, was Msgr. John J. Gilchrist, with the assistance of Sister Doris. The text of the Order for the Blessing itself is quite beautiful, and touching. It begins with a reading from the Book of Genesis: “The Lord God formed out of the ground various wild animals and various birds of the air, and He brought them

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be welcome. (Provided they were alive and swimming and not on a hook.) All God’s creatures are welcome at this annual ceremony. At the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in Manhattan, for example, they have blessed everything from elephants to earthworms. One pachyderm stood behind the altar swaying its trunk in time to the organ music. The earthworms were carried up the aisle in a box of sod. However, that N.Y.C. event takes place indoors. Most, like the one Saturday morning on Belgrove Drive, are conducted outside. Last year, the Kearny blessing was held in torrential rain. This year, the precipitation was a comparative sprinkle, but enough

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When child’s play isn’t By Karen Zautyk

ashes, we all fall down!”? Why hasn’t that been banned? How oday’s column was many youngsters have been prompted by a news injured in these falls? Also, I item out of Washington suspect that “ashes, ashes” is State. actually an attempt to sublimLast month, the Mercer inally promote smoking. Island, Wash., school disSpeaking of rhymes, there trict tried to ban students is this, used in jump-rope: from playing “Tag” at recess, “(Girl’s name) and (boy’s supposedly “to ensure [their] name) sitting in a tree, k-i-sphysical and emotional safety.” s-i-n-g. First comes love, then Running around and tagging comes marriage, then comes other children was apparently (girl’s name) with a baby deemed too dangerous to carriage.” Is this part of any body and mind. sanctioned sex education curHowever, students’ parents riculum? and other community “Blind Man’s Bluff”: The members raised a hue and name itself is offensive and cry, and the prohibition was politically incorrect. By rights, rescinded. it should be called “Visually Now those of you who know Challenged Person’s Bluff.” me are probably expecting me “Hopscotch”: Initially, I to make mock of the school was concerned merely with dictum. Au contraire. The the linguistically erroneous more I thought about it, the “scotch”; the correct name more aware I became of the would be “Hopscottish.” But negative attributes and danthen the full implication hit gerous influences of classic me. The game’s creator inchildren’s games. tended to say “scotch.” ComConsider, for example, “Ring bined with “hops,” the title Around the Rosey”: Does its cleverly celebrates beer and rhyme not end with, “Ashes,

whisky. Absolutely inappropriate for children. “Follow the Leader”: As noted on Wikipedia, “Any players who fail to follow or do what the leader does are out of the game.” In other words, children are conditioned to blindly (sorry) obey the commands of an unelected dictator. Who created this one? Stalin?

“Ringalevio”: Played by two teams, each of which is trying to capture members of the other and put them in “jail.” It involves no Miranda rights, no bail, no trial, and indeterminate sentences. Completely unconstitutional. And, the worst one of all, “Farmer in the Dell”: To refresh your memory, in this circle game, one

child, the “farmer,” is permitted to choose a “wife,” who chooses a “child,” who chooses a “nurse” -- and so it goes through “cow,” “dog,” “cat,” “rat” and, the lowliest, the “cheese.” Think of the harm being done to all these young egos as they wait and wonder when or if they will be selected. And woe to the “cheese.” The game ends with the circle closing in around that unfortunate child and all the other children clapping their hands over his/her head while mockingly chanting, “And the cheese stands alone/ The cheese stands alone/ Hiho, the derry-o/ The cheese stands alone!” The “cheese” is an outcast. This game is nothing less than en masse bullying, and yet it is condoned and even encouraged. I suspect that children who are too often chosen as the “cheese” eventually turn to crime. Either that or a career in politics.

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• In a story in last week’s edition about a Sept. 22 fire at 199 Laurel Ave., Kearny, there were errors. The scheduled closing date for the sale of the house was Oct. 30, not Sept. 30. Also, there were three people, not just one, still residing in the home. The Observer regrets the errors. • A Sept. 23 story about Harrison celebrating its 175th anniversary misstated the names of Gala Queen Shannon Gallagher and Board of Education personnel director James Doran. The Observer regrets the error.

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still be light when the parade was over for safety sake, the Rec Commission agreed and moved back the starting time one hour to 4 p.m., according to town Recreation Director Ralph Cataffi. It was during the ‘80s when the town switched the date of the holiday parade to Sunday in the aftermath of some children being pelted with eggs one Saturday evening. This time around, Cataffi told The Observer, “we didn’t feel that something like that would transpire again this year.” Cataffi said the location for judging of the children’s Halloween costumes will be shifted to the Kearny Ave. entrance to West Hudson Park to allow for easier logistics. Prizes will be awarded for different categories. People are encouraged to register by Oct. 24. Last year about 55 kids

and a handful of grown-ups participated in the parade, he said. Registration forms are being distributed to the various grammar schools around town this week for parents to sign, Cataffi said. The Kearny High School Marching Band has signed on to perform in the parade, he said. “We’re still waiting to hear from Harrison on their band.” Parade viewers can expect to see floats representing the Kearny Generals Football Team, the Recreation Commission and the Kearny Public Library, Cataffi said. “We’re also reaching out to other groups.” The line of march will assemble at Kearny Ave. and Dukes St. and will proceed north to the reviewing stand in front of Kearny Town Hall near Quincy Ave. – Ron Leir

Kearny’s Enriquez & 21 others from PCHS see pope in D.C. Kearny’s Brandon Enriquez was among 22 Paramus Catholic High School students who viewed a live video feed of Pope Francis’ historic address to a joint session of Congress last wek. Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr. (D-10th District) provided the tickets to the viewing on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. “Not many high schools in the world are given the opportunity to attend an event regarding the Pope twice within one calendar year,” said Paramus Catholic President James P. Vail. “After 130 pilgrims from Paramus Catholic saw Pope Francis at St. Peter’s Square in February, it is a tremendous honor to now send 22 students to take part in the Holy Father’s appearance in our nation’s capital. We are very grateful to Congressman Payne for pro-

viding this opportunity.” Demand for the tickets was high. Juniors and seniors who wanted to attend were required to write an essay on the significance of the Holy Father’s address to Congress and why they wanted to be in Washington to see it. The winning essays were selected by teachers. Accompanying the students was Joseph Wilson, Paramus Catholic vice president, who recalls seeing Pope John Paul II at Madison Square Garden 35 years ago. “I am blessed to have been able to see the Pope in the United States first as a freshman in high school, and I now have this opportunity as an administrator at Paramus Catholic to chaperone this viewing,” Wilson said. “I feel like my experience has come full circle.”

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motorist got more than he bargained for on Sept. 28 after he went to his car on Whitford Ave, the Nutley Police Department said. Police said the victim noticed the brake lights to his car were on, so he unlocked the car from a distance. As he got to within 10-feet of his car, the victim told police a black man, in his 40s, wearing a blue track top, jeans and white sneakers exited the vehicle and told him to “put your hands up.” The victim complied, and the suspect then ran away, the NPD said. Details about the suspect were given to surrounding towns, but the suspect wasn’t found The NPD Detective Bureau is investigating. Meanwhile, the NPD released the following reports they logged between Sept. 26 and Oct. 2: Sept. 26 A company providing rides to a local festival on Brookline Ave. reported the theft of five, 100-foot copper electric lead lines that provide power to carnival rides. The wires were valued at around $5,000, the NPD said.

Passaic Ave. near Harrison St. The Belleville Police Department helped the NPD look for the suspect to no avail.

Sept. 28 A resident told police someone had used his credit card to buy things at Home Depot and several other stores without authorization. The victim’s bank notified him about the unauthorized charges and the account was canceled. Sept. 29 A disabled motor-vehicle call led to the arrest of the car’s driver on drunken-driving charges, the NPD said. When police responded to the call on Kingsland Ave., they found Ibrahim Small, 29, of East Orange, in a drunken state. He was additionally charged with careless driving, and refusing to submit to breath tests. He was released on his own recognizance, pending a mandatory court date. ••• A 30-year-old Nutley woman was arrested on shoplifting charges at a Harrison St. business. Police said Claire Dotoli allegedly went into an employees-only room at the business with several stolen items in tow. When she exited the room, a store employee told police Dotoli had bulging pockets and a bulging purse — but nothing in-hand. Dotoli was released on her own recognizance, pending a mandatory court appearance.

Sept. 27 A New York City cabbie told police he was ripped off by a patron who took him for a ride. The cabbie told police he drove his passenger from New York to Flora Louden Park in Nutley but ended up getting stiffed. The cabbie told police the suspect, a white man in his 40s, Sept. 30 jumped out of his taxi without A Franklin Ave. resident paying the fare and was last told police he had two sepaseen running southbound on

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KHS JV girls win Lyndhurst soccer tourney

Photo by Manny Ventoso Jr.

The Kearny High School girls’ JV soccer team won the 2015 Lyndhurst JV Soccer Invitational Tournament last weekend after they beat Park Ridge in the championship game by a score of 1-0 on a goal by Jane Amadeo. Pictured above is the team after their victory. Back (from l.) are Klaudia Kolodziej, Nicole Diogo, Corinne Granja, Gabriela Bello, Gabriella Carvalho, Zainab Jafri, Kaela Salas, Chelsea Jumbo, Vanessa Rodriguez, Maria Valdivia and Coach Cathleen Rusek. Bottom (from l.) are Jane Amadeo, Sharon Castillo, Alyssa Hodnett, Alyssa Ventoso, Ashley Martins, Danielle Munro and Samantha Moscoso. Front and center is Sandra DaSilva.

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Belleville

Belleville Public Library, 221 Washington Ave., offers a candy corn art craft program, open to all ages, on Saturday, Oct. 17, at 2 p.m. AARP Chapter 2051 hosts an afternoon of singing, dancing and comedy on Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 1 p.m. at the Senior Center, 125 Franklin Ave. Dessert, coffee and tea will be served. Admission is free. For more information, call Marie at 973-759-3912 or email mkim5623@comcast. net. Woman’s Club of Belleville hosts a new member night and pot luck supper on Monday, Oct. 12, at 6:30 p.m. at the clubhouse, 51 Rossmore Place. For information, call Terry Landon at 973-751-6529.

Harrison

Harrison Cancer League sponsors a bus trip to the Taj Mahal in Atlantic City on Sunday, Oct. 11. All profits go to Harrison Cancer League. The bus leaves from Holy Cross School at 10 a.m. Refreshments will be served in the school basement starting at 9:15 a.m. Cost is $30 ($25 return in slot play). Call ahead for reservations. Leave your name, phone number and number attending with Joan 973-481-2434 or Maria (Spanish) 973-481-1799. Bring identification. Harrison/East Newark Elks celebrate their 50th golden anniversary with a gala dinner on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 7 to 11 p.m., at The Chandelier in Belleville. Tickets are $60. Make checks payable to the Harrison/East Newark Elks Lodge 2326. For tickets or ad information, contact Exalted Ruler Larry Bennett at 973-865-9990 or email larrybee1953@yahoo.com or Past Exalted Ruler/Trustee Larry Kelly at 201-407-9513 or perlk630@yahoo.com, Vicky Villalta at 973-449-3610, Libby McInnis at 973-481-2118 or Trustee Skippy Starr 973-2772651. Deadline for ads is Oct. 9.

Kearny

Community members are invited to have “Coffee with a Cop” on Oct. 8, at Applebee’s,

Passaic Ave., from 4 to 8 p.m. Meet with Kearny police officers in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships and drink coffee. Check www.facebook.com/ kearnypba for updated information. Contact Officer John Fabula for more information at jfabula@kearnynjpd.org. St. Stephen’s Church will host a coat drive on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sweaters, sweatshirts, small blankets, hats, gloves or scarves will also be accepted. Drop off donations at the church’s lower hall (use Washington Ave. entrance). Those who know of a neighbor or community member in need are invited to stop by after noon. For more information and early pick-up, call 201-991-0670. Woman’s Club of Arlington meets on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 1 p.m. at the Girl Scout House, 635 Kearny Ave. The meeting includes a presentation by the 2015 Girls’ Career Institute (GCI) Delegates and feature local tea expert, Irene Greenhalgh, founder of the “Sereni-Tea” Room along with the members of the United Methodist Women from Grace United Methodist Church in Kearny. Kearny Public Library, 318 Kearny Ave., announces the following events: • An adult cooking class is set for Saturday, Oct. 10, at 11 a.m., in the lower level kitchen. The recipes offered will take food allergies into consideration. Guests with food restrictions are advised to alert the library. All ingredients will be provided. There will be no charge, but the number of students will be limited to 15. Call the library at 201-998-2666 to reserve a spot or for more information. For a listing of the library’s many programs, visit www. kearnylibrary.org. • A children’s book reading and signing by local author Diane Blevis, author of “My Three Best Friends,” is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 10, at 11:30 a.m., followed by a raffle, book sales and a signing. Seating will be on a firstcome, first-served basis.

• A screening of “Avengers: Age of Ultron” (PG-13) is set for Friday, Oct. 16, at 3:30 p.m. The Presbyterian Boys & Girls Club, 663 Kearny Ave., announces the following: • A Tricky Tray is set for Saturday, Oct. 17. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 (no children). Admission includes a sheet of small prizes, coffee, soda, water and dessert. There will be prizes, including a flat screen TV, iPad, PS4 and Giants tickets, a 50/50 and packets will be sold. Purchase tickets in advance. Guests may book a table of eight or 10. For ticket information, email pbgckearny@gmail.com or call 201-334-8336. • The annual Fall Fling Dance will be held on Friday, Oct. 9, from 7 to 10 p.m. Prizes will be given to the best dancers. Guests are restricted to teenagers. The dance will be supervised by Tom Fraser, former Lincoln School guidance counselor, and members of the PBGC Board of Directors. The Salvation Army of Greater Kearny, 443 Chestnut St., accepts donations of canned soup and vegetables to keep on serving neighboring families in need. Donations of brass instruments are also sought for a music program open to ages 7 to 17. Donations may be dropped off at 443 Chestnut St., between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. For more information, call 201-991-1115. Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, 136 Davis Ave., hosts a seven-week series on “Discovering Christ” on Wednesdays, Oct. 7 to Nov. 18, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. There will be a retreat day, including a light lunch, on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 11:30 to 4 p.m. The program includes dinner, a talk and small group discussions. The program is free. Registration is continuing. For more information, call the parish center at 201-998-4616.

Lyndhurst

The Woman’s Club of Lyndhurst sponsors a children’s Tricky Tray, open to grades pre-k to 5, on Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Senior

Center, 250 Cleveland Ave. Doors open at noon and the raffle begins at 1 p.m. Lunch items will be sold. No outside food is permitted. For tickets or more information, call Janet at 201-935-1208. Lyndhurst Health Department, 601 Riverside Ave., sponsors a breakfast seminar on back pain on Friday, Oct. 9, at 10 a.m. After breakfast in the recreation room, guests will be treated to a free chiropractic screening. Registration is required. To register, call 201-804-2500. A flea market and collectible show, sponsored by Lyndhurst United Methodist Church, is set for Sunday, Oct. 11, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., outdoors at the New Jersey Transit Lot, New York Ave. and Ridge Road. Admission is free. For information, call 201-998-1144 or events@ jcpromotions.info Lyndhurst Public Library, 355 Valley Brook Ave., welcomes dentist Dr. Michael Neiman of Tootharium to talk about healthy teeth, gums and much more on Thursday, Oct. 15, from 1 to 1:45 p.m. This program is open to grades pre-k to 4. Registration is required. To register or for more information, call the library at 201-804-2478. Knights of Columbus Council 2396 will serve a chicken dinner on Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Senior Center, 250 Cleveland Ave. Menu includes: half roasted chicken, parsley potatoes, cake, coffee and soda. Doors open at 2 p.m. Dinner is served at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $15. For tickets, call Steve Cortese at 201-657-0800 or Nick Garafolo at 201-935-5988. The New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority hosts “Halloween at the Meadowlands” on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at DeKorte Park. This event includes games, crafts, hayrides and Halloween stories in the Witch’s Den. A 40-minute guided “Creepy Creatures of Halloween and Why They’re Not So Bad Once You Get to Know Them” spooky walk is suitable for kids ages 5 to 12 accompanied by an adult. Throughout the walk, kids

will meet bats, cats, spiders, and other spooky creatures. Online only registration and advance payment are required. Sign up for your Spooky Walk time slot and come early to enjoy all the fun. Space is limited so register early at www.njsea.com. Admission is $8.

North Arlington

Queen of Peace Rosary Society hosts a dinner and Tricky Tray on Friday, Oct. 16, from 6 to 11 p.m., at San Carlo Fine Caterers, Lyndhurst. Admission is $40. For details, call Betsy 201-9973914. North Arlington Health Department, 10 Beaver Ave., hosts “Healthy Eating on a Budget,” presented by ShopRite of Lyndhurst’s Registered Dietician Julie Harrington, on Thursday, Oct. 8, at noon, at the Senior Center, behind the Health Department building. This program is open to surrounding communities. Registration is required. To register, call 201-955-5695. North Arlington Senior Activity Center, 11 York Road, hosts a Halloween celebration on Friday, Oct. 23, starting with a continental breakfast at 8:30 a.m., followed by bingo at 10:30 a.m., lunch at noon and an entertainment/ costume contest from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information and reservation, call 201-9985636.

Nutley

Nutley’s Franklin Fall Festival is set for Friday, Oct. 23, on Franklin Ave., between Vreeland Ave. and High St., from 6 to 10 p.m. The event includes live music, food, a gaming trailer, face painting and more. For more information, contact 973-284-4966 or 973-2844935 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Nutley Public Library, 93 Booth Drive, announces the following programs. Registration is required only where noted. For more information, call 973-667-0405 or visit nutsee AROUND TOWN next page

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Concern over 'non-standard' KHS shirt KEARNY –

ublic school officials are cautioning Kearny High School students and parents to refrain from doing business with an entrepreneur reportedly hawking KHS shirts that do not conform to the school’s uniform policy. A posting on the school

website says: “It has come to our attention that an unauthorized vendor is selling KHS uniform shirts for $11 but these shirts are not the official uniform shirt. In fact, the color and logo do not match the official uniform, and the shirts are of a much lesser quality.” The posting warns that,

“Students who wear anything other than the official school uniform (red or black school shirts with khaki bottoms) will be subject to the high school discipline policy. … Uniform shirts are $13 from the approved vendors.” Board Counsel Ken Lindenfelser told The Observer that

because the board “has no exclusive contracts with any vendor,” and has no “copyright or trademark” agreement, it cannot seek a restraining order or injunction to prevent the vendor in question from selling the disputed garment. All it can do, Lindenfelser said, is put the vendor on

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notice that the merchandise at issue does not comply with the district’s uniform shirt specifications. “The unauthorized vendor will be getting a letter shortly,” he added. “The board wants to protect students and parents from buying what it considers to be substandard shirts from this vendor,” Lindenfelser said. Lindenfelser did not identify the vendor in question. – Ron Leir

AROUND TOWN from leypubliclibrary.org. • Patrons are invited to play Bridge at the library every Tuesday at 1 p.m. No registration required. • Wednesday Afternoon Knitters meets every week at 1 p.m. Bring your own supplies. • Babygarten, open to ages 3 to 22 months, is set for Tuesdays, Oct. 13, 20 and 27, at 9:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Registration is required. Only Nutley residents may attend. • Tuesday Night Graphic Novel Club meets on Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. Sample food from local eateries while discussing the latest book, “Game of Thrones Vol. 1” by Daniel Abraham and George R. R. Martin. Copies are available at the library. Register online at nutleypubliclibrary.org/graphicnovelclub or by phone at 973-667-0405, ext. 2604. • Preschool Story Time, open to ages 3 to 5, is set for Wednesdays, Oct. 14, 21 and 28, at 10 a.m. Participants must be Nutley residents. Registration is required. • Two-Year-Old Story Time, open to ages 23 to 36 months, is set for Fridays, Oct. 16, 23 and 30, at 10 a.m. Only Nutley residents may participate. Registration is required.

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NA boys’ soccer: Heading to Bergen tourney Jesse Dembowski has been the head boys’ soccer coach at North Arlington High School for seven years now. He’s been able to lead the Vikings to some impressive heights, including last season, when the Vikings won 15 games. But this was supposed to be a trying year, a rebuilding year for the Vikings, especially after losing so many key players to graduation. “We’re very young and have a lot of new players coming up the ranks,” Dembowski said. “We graduated 14 seniors last year. That’s a lot for a Group I school. A ton of them played a ton of minutes for us. We have a lot of new kids who were JV (junior varsity) players last year. It took a while to find out who plays where the best.” Well, Dembowski must be doing something right, because the Vikings have won six of eight matches thus far this season and have qualified for the Bergen County Tournament as the No. 20 seed. The Vikings will travel to Mahwah this week and face the Thunderbirds, with the winner

set to face perennial state power Ramapo. “We’ve been doing a lot of mixing and matching to see what works,” Dembowski said. “Whoever is playing the best that day will get the shot. There are no guarantees. It’s a lot more work than I’ve done in the past, figuring who’s playing where. I expected some guys to come and be top players for us right away. Our defense has been playing very well.” Keying that defensive effort has been junior goalkeeper Ali Timur, who has been absolutely rock solid in goal. “He was a JV player last year,” Dembowski said. “But he’s been outstanding.” Senior Moises Polanco is a center back, keying the back line. “He was a starter for us last year,” Dembowski said of Polanco. Other gems in the back line include Joel Silva, the baseball standout. He played JV soccer last fall and now has a year of experience under his belt. “We’re counting on him a lot,” Dembowski see VIEW next page

Harrison harriers marching to a different drummer in Kartanowicz By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer

lthough he’s an accomplished musician and drummer for a jazz band that played all sorts of venues in Manhattan, Paul Kartanowicz always envisioned himself as being a cross country coach. “I still race competitively, but I wanted to be able to coach kids,” said Kartanowicz, who still gives private music lessons as well. “It’s what I wanted to do.” Kartanowicz grew up in Lyndhurst and went to Queen of Peace High School, where he was a member of the cross country, indoor and outdoor track teams for four years, eventually becoming the Golden Griffins’ team captain as a senior in 1998. He then headed across the Passaic River to Newark and attended Rutgers-Newark, where he was also a member of the cross country, indoor and outdoor track teams and where he majored in music. Upon graduation from Rutgers-Newark, Kartanowicz continued to run on his own, completing 11 marathons, including the Boston Marathon a few times. Kartanowicz’s wife Amanda is a teacher in the Harrison school district, working at the middle school. She told Paul about the opening for an assistant coach with the fledgling Harrison cross country program. Kartanowicz was an assistant for one season and was elevated to the position of head coach to begin this season. “We had a meeting in May and a good amount of kids came to the meeting to show interest,” Kartanowicz said. “I

Photos by Jim Hague

TOP: The Harrison boys’ cross country team competed at the Shore Conference Coaches Invitational at Holmdel Park Saturday for the first time. Front row, from l., are Joshua Vinanzaca, Jorge Moreno, Luis Vivaldo and Nestor Guzman. Back row, from l., are head coach Paul Kartanowicz, Alexis Vinanzaca, Michael Mendez, Russell Kennedy, Brandon Alves and assistant coach Carlee Sobotka. BOTTOM: The Harrison girls’ cross country team gets together after finishing the course at Holmdel Park. Kneeling, from l., Yeisy Rojas, Ashley Cisneros and Salma Mohamed. Standing, from l., are head coach Paul Kartanowicz, Kimberly Merino, Andrea DeOliveira, Olivia Bredamus, Ashley Otoya and assistant coach Carlee Sobotka.

said that there were going to be tryouts, that kids weren’t automatically going to be on the team. That might have scared away some kids, but I ended up with a bunch of seriously dedicated kids, hard working kids who want to learn and want to get better.” Kartanowicz was excited by the kids’ willingness to learn

and take on the tough challenge of becoming a decent distance runner. “I was impressed with the way they showed up,” Kartanowicz said. “I told them that we were not there to clown around, that they were going to have to work.” see HARRISON page

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VIEW from said of Silva. “He’s a big kid and he’s physical. He’s the first line of defense.” The other defenders are C.J. Burbach and Ulises Taramillo, both of whom played big roles last season. Junior Cristiano Neves has been a godsend for the Vikings, picking up where he left off a year when he found the nets of the goal 27 times. Well, Neves has done the same thing this season - and then some - for the Vikings this season, scoring 12 goals, including a sizzling fourgoal performance against Weehawken last week. “I expect Cristiano to score a lot of goals,” Dembowski said. “He’s in twice the shape that he was last year. I expect him to be

marked a lot more.” Senior Ryan Mullins is also a solid midfielder, up from the junior varsity where he played last year. Mullins has contributed four assists thus far with one goal. Hudson Ribiero has been a pleasant surprise. The junior has contributed six goals and three assists thus far. Marvin Caballero is a senior who has made a complete recovery from a torn knee ligament. “It was a big addition getting him back,” Dembowski said. The forwards are junior Adam Boudisa and sophomore Brandon Montesinos, who transferred to North Arlington from Kearny last year, but did so too late to compete for North Arling-

ton. Dylan Jurado and Austin Gilchrist have come off the bench to be solid goal scorers for the Vikings. “We have a lot of good players who are ready to make their marks,” Dembowski said. Sure looks like they are. Right now, the Vikings are holding steady at 6-2, doing much better than anyone could have anticipated. So much so that the Vikings are headed to the Bergen County Tournament this week, which is a solid sign of how Dembowski feels about the development of his youngsters. The good thing is that most of the current Vikings return next season, so everything that happens to this team this season is just pure gravy.

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guy on the field, but I was able to get the job done. I got some experience and learned a lot. I had such a great year last year, but I wanted to do even better this year.” So Guerriero spent a good portion of the summer months working on fine-tuning his passing skills. He worked hard with former Lyndhurst signal caller Danny Kesack (now a quarterback at Wesley College in Delaware) to become a better passer. “I had been throwing a lot over the summer,” Guerriero said. “I worked with Danny a lot and he really helped me learn stuff I didn’t know. I also ran a lot and lifted a lot to get stronger.” Guerriero put on about 15 pounds of muscle to his upper body. “I think it helped me to get a lot faster,” Guerriero said. There’s an aspect to his game that he really didn’t need, because last spring, Guerriero tried his hand at track and field for the first time and enjoyed instant success. Before last spring, Guerriero was always a baseball player. “Baseball used to be my favorite sport,” Guerriero said. “After last football season, I thought a lot about playing college football and I figured track would get me in much better shape for football.” In his first year of outdoor track, Guerriero was third at the Bergen County Meet of Champions in the 100-meter dash, third at the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 2, Group I in the 100 and sixth overall in Group I. Guerriero was also sixth at the state sectional and ninth Group I overall in the 200-meter dash. “I had no clue,” Guerriero said. “After my first race, I put up an 11.7 (seconds in the 100-meter dash) and I realized I could be pretty good at it. It was an awesome experience running track.” So everything was in place for Guerriero to have a great senior year in football. There was only one obstacle. The Golden Bears dropped their first three games. “I thought that this really couldn’t be happening,” Guerriero said “I knew that we had some tough games early on. I also knew we had a better team than losing all those close games.” Tuero said that he got a better feel about his team during

the second half of the three straight losses to Hawthorne. “We played better in the second half and scored touchdowns on our first two possessions,” Tuero said. “It was just like it seemed we had forgotten how to win. I kept believing in them that they could turn it around. We proved that we could win.” “We definitely needed to win,” Guerriero said. “If we went to 0-4, it would have been so disappointing. We had to win. The more we needed to win, the harder we worked.” With the weather conditions not exactly conducive for throwing last Friday night as the Golden Bears traveled to face neighboring rival Harrison - and with the game basically a must-win for the Golden Bears - Tuero turned to his quarterback to lead the way. Guerriero rushed for 264 yards on 21 carries and scored four touchdowns, leading the Golden Bears to a critical 41-19 victory. He also had seven tackles, including two sacks, on defense in the win. For his efforts, Guerriero has been selected as The Observer Athlete of the Week for the past week. “He just has natural ability,” Tuero said. “What he did was huge. You can’t send someone to spy on him, because he’s going to make plays on his own. More than half the time, he’s making a read on his own and he’s off to the races, getting a huge gain. He just has a good handle on what we’re trying to accomplish.” Tuero likes Guerriero’s approach. “He’s a lot of fun, because he’s passionate about football,” Tuero said. “A lot of times, his passion gets misinterpreted for being nasty. He’s just intense. He’s such a good kid. No question, he saved our season.” On the season, Guerriero now has 748 yards rushing in just four games with eight touchdowns. Guerriero has been posting those incredible statistics in a losing cause before Friday night. “We have Garfield this week,” Tuero said of Friday night’s 7 p.m. at Lyndhurst. “Let’s see what he can do next.” Guerriero is just hopeful that his fleet feet will get him to college. “I had no idea how many

yards I had or even how many touchdowns I scored,” Guerriero said. “I just had to go out there and play my heart out. It’s definitely a nice change. I’m really enjoying it. It’s been a fun experience, being a part of such a big win. Especially after getting this win. We got our first taste of victory and that’s got everyone excited.

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US Airways and in 2007 he became founder/CEO of Safety Reliability Methods, a management, safety, performance and reliability consulting firm and assisted the National Transportation Safety Board in investigating several air crashes. In February 2009, Sullenberger testified before the House of Representatives’ Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure that airlines were under “pressure to hire people with less experience [whose] salaries are so low that people with greater experience will not take those jobs. We have some carriers that have hired some pilots with only a few hundred hours of experience. ... There’s simply no substitute for experience in terms of aviation safety.” He also mentioned that his pay had been trimmed by 40% and his retirement plan replaced by a far inferior Pension Board Guaranty Corp. pension. On Jan. 15, 2009, Sullenberger was piloting an Airbus A320 that departed LaGuardia, enroute to Charlotte/Douglas Intl. Airport, when soon after takeoff, he reported to air traffic control that the plane had hit a large flock of birds, taking out both engines. After concluding that ditching in the river was the only option available, Sullenberger cautioned the plane’s occupants to “brace for impact” and guided the plane to a landing in the Hudson at 3:31 p.m. In recounting the episode, Sullenberger said: “It was very quiet as we worked, my co-pilot and I. We were a team. But to have zero thrust coming out of those engines was shocking – the silence.” Although then-New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg dubbed Sullenberger “Captain Cool” for his calm, decisive action, the veteran pilot later revealed that he had suffered symptoms of PTSD, including insomnia and flashbacks, for several weeks after the crash. In an interview with “60 Minutes,” Sullenberger said the moments before the crash were “the worst sickening, pit-of-your-stomach, fallingthrough-the-floor feeling” that he’d ever gone through. But, putting it another way, he told the interviewer, “… that for 42 years, I’ve been making small, regular deposits in this bank of experience, education and training. And on Jan. 15 the balance was sufficient so that I could make a very large withdrawal.”

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building survived with other uses until it was torn down in such tour Perrone led during 1964. September. Several weeks prior, Generally speaking, it was not officials from the Chinese Con- an easy time for the new arrivsul General’s New York office als: In 1882 the U.S. Congress arrived after being made aware passed the Chinese Exclusion that Belleville “was home to the Act, which, according to the first Chinese community in the Harvard University Library eastern part of the U.S.,” he said. Open Collections website, blocked Chinese immigration Perrone said he explained for a decade and prevented to both contingents that, “A Chinese from attaining U.S. year after the completion of the transcontinental railroad in citizenship. A separate group of Chinese 1869, a group of 68 Chinese left that left Frisco for the East San Francisco and arrived in Coast went to North Adams, Belleville on Sept. 20, 1870.” Mass., where they’d been hired Why they selected Belleville as strikebreakers to cross picket had to do with the presence lines at a local shoe factory. of a large commercial laundry CHINESE from

York. As the Chinese community began to grow, the three churches then existing on Main St. within a block of each other – Dutch Reformed, Methodist and Christ Episcopal – sponsored a Sunday School for the Chinese children called Passaic Hall. During the 1880s, Dutch Reformed Church claimed to have 40 Chinese among its parishioners. When any of them died, because the church cemetery was dedicated primarily to family plots, the only place available for proper burial was in the church basement where, in fact, one of its pastors was laid to rest, under the pulpit, in 1780.

No surving records indicate how many bodies were placed in the church crypt. By 1888, the Belleville Chinese community’s size peaked at 300 – then constituting about 10% of the township population – and, thereafter, gradually, its members began relocating to Manhattan and to Newark where a Chinatown developed along Mulberry St. “We’ve spoken to the Chinese American Association about the possibility of re-instituting a Chinese New Year’s celebration in Belleville,” Perrone said. And, he said, there have also been discussions about creating a monument designating Belleville as the first East Coast

Chinese community, contingent on approval by the appropriate government body. Perrone said the Belleville Historical Society “expressed our interest in excavating the catacombs of the [Dutch Reformed] church for any remains of Chinese parishioners,” but he added that any such effort would first require the removal of “mountains of ashes” from the old coal-fired furnace to expose the dirt below and then, the collection of any bone samples that may still survive. “We would try to get people from Rutgers University and/or University Hospital in Newark to help us,” Perrone said. “It would be a fascinating

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enterprise within the township that washed and ironed newly made shirts that were sent by New York clothing factories before offering them for sale to the public. Perrone’s research shows that a retired sea captain, John Hervey, who had made a fortune in real estate, ran the laundry. Hervey hired a labor agent to go to San Francisco to recruit workers for his laundry, reportedly the biggest in the country. It was located on the east bank of the Passaic River on what is now Stevens Place in North Arlington and closed around 1900 although the brick

Needless to say, they were not made welcome by the community. But for some reason, Belleville accorded tolerance and hospitality to the immigrants, permitting the Chinese to set up a “Joss House,” a temple or shrine where they would bring offerings of fruits and recite prayers in honor of their ancestors. In January 1871, Belleville’s Chinese immigrants celebrated their first New Year’s with fireworks and that became an annual tradition, as they were joined by other Chinese traveling to Belleville from New

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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. 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, a drive and garage, + a new gas furnace. Pride of ownership shows throughout . Asking only $327,900 ACT NOW - This 4 bedroom 2 bath Colonial contains a fireplace, central air and a great Manor location. Reduced for quick sale $359,900.

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551-553 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, NJ 07032 www.RosaAgencyHomes.com • 201-997-7860 1.

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BELLEVILLE

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HARRISON

STARTING MARCH 2012, HARP 2.0, a new program presented by the Federal Government, allows homeowners to refinance regardless of the equity they currently have in their house (even if you are upside down!) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have adopted changes to Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) and you may be eligible to take advantage of these changes. If your mortgage is either owned or guaranteed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, you may be eligible to refinance your mortgage under the enhanced and expanded provisions of HARP. You can determine if your mortgage is owned by either Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac by checking the following websites: For Fannie Mae: www.fanniemae.com/loanlookup For Freddie Mac: www.freddiemac.com/mymortgage ROB PEZZOLLA • NMLS# 266181

4 Family – All Brick Home Located on a Corner Belgrove Dr Property. All the apartments have 1 Bedroom, Living Rm, Eat in Kitchen & Bath. Separate Utilities. Common Driveway w/ Plenty of Parking in the Rear. Asking $525,000

HARRISON

Bar & Grill for sale, liquor license included. Kitchen currently not being used but is fully functioning, with lots of potential for extra income. There is a large apartment on the 2nd floor LR, DR, EIK, 3 BR, 2 Baths owner can live in or rent for extra income. The bar has a jute box, ATM machine, Pool table and a NJ State lottery machine.

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Ranch w/ 2 Bedrooms, Living Rm, Eat in Kitchen & Bath. Basement w/ Full Bath & Lots of Closet. Driveway for 6 Cars. Asking $229,000 10.

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1 Family – Totally Renovated Home w/ 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, Open Floor Plan w/ Living Rm, Dining Area & Beautiful New Modern Kitchen w/Stainless Steel Appliances and Granite Countertops. Finished Basement w/Summer Kitchen, Rec Rm & Laundry Area. Driveway w/1 Car Garage. Beautifully Landscaped. $385,000

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2 Family – 1st Floor w/ 2 Bedrooms, Living Rm, Kitchen & Bath. 2nd Floor w/ 1 Bedroom, Living Rm, Eat in Kitchen, Full Bath. Finished Basement w/Rec Rm, Full Bath & Laundry Area. Large 50 x 100 lot w/ 2 Car Garage. Asking $359,000

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Garden Complex Condo w/ 1 Bedroom, Modern Galley Kitchen, Dining Area, Living Rm & Modern Bath. Maintenance Fee Includes Heat & Hot Water. Reduced $99,000.

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Central Park Condos – Beautifully Renovated 2nd Floor Condo w/1 Bedroom, Living Rm, New Modern Eat in Kitchen & Bath. Low Maintenance Fees Include Heat, Hot Water & 1 Parking Space. Asking $169,000

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Ranch w/3 Bedrooms, Living Rm, Dining Rm, Eat in Kitchen & 1 Full Bath. Driveway w/ 1 Car Garage. Asking $319,000 11.

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3 Family - Recently Renovated Home. 1st Floor w/ 1 Bedroom. 2nd & 3rd Floors Have 2 Large Bedrooms. 1 Car Garage. Short Walk to PATH Trains. Asking $ 489,000 17.

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Beautiful Home w/ 3 Bedrooms, Living Rm, Dining Rm, Modern Eat in Kitchen w/Stainless Steel Appliances & 1.5 Modern Baths. Lots of Original Woodwork and Hardwood Floors Throughout. 1 Car Garage Plus Carport for 1 Car. Asking $370,000

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1 Family – Belgrove Drive Colonial w/ 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Modern Baths, Living Rm w/Fireplace, Dining Rm, Beautiful Modern Eat in Kitchen w/ Newer Cabinets and Granite Countertops With French Doors Overlooking Large Backyard and InGround Pool. Driveway w/ Attached 1 Car Garage. Asking $550,000

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221 BERGEN from elected officials and invited guests. Largely complete, the two 52unit luxury residential buildings with one- and two-bedroom rental units still await some patchwork items’ completion such as painting and covering of stairwells.Developers project a Nov. 1 occupancy, according to CrownPoint’s Donald R. Rasmusson Jr. Rasmusson said the development is designed to accommodate 78 one-bedroom units and 26 one-bedrooms encompassing seven different model types, ranging in size from 748 square feet up to 1,198 square feet. Monthly rentals, as of last week, were priced as follows: one-bedroom apartments, with one bath, from $1,419 up to $1,899; and two-bedroom units, with two baths, from $2,422 up to $2,742. All the units come equipped with “9-foot-high ceilings, entry foyers, full-sized washer and dryers, recessed and pendant kitchen lighting with quartz countertops and ‘roundover’ edges, gas stoves with outside ventilation, Whirlpool stainless appliances, WiFi access build-

mense changes and rebirth” of a former heavily industrialized community, plus the prospect of “bringing in Hampshire with its 60-year history who knows the real estate market. I’m honored to be a part of this.” Milanaik, formerly involved for many years in warehousing in Harrison, said that the journey to 221 Bergen, for him, began in November 2012 when he approached the then-Mayor Ray McDonough to advise him that he was setting out to become a redeveloper, at which point, he said, McDonough Photos by Ron Leir mentioned the dormant cookie LEFT: Principals of development team, joined by Mayor James Fife (c.) and other town ofﬁcials, attend ribbon-cutting for factory property and asked, “Can you get it done?” 221 Bergen. RIGHT: Views of model apartment. “I said, ‘yes,’ and he shook my ing-wide and optical cables corded exercise routines and a friendly.” hand,” Milanaik recalled. for choice between Comcast rooftop terrace with seating and Hampshire founder/ChairIn February 2013, Milanaik or Verizon, tub and shower umbrellas. man Jon Hanson said the Harrisaid he “laid out my vision” bathrooms with ceramic tile, Ground-floor garage spaces son project represented the real for the project to Hampshire’s cultured marble vanity top are available to residents for estate investment company’s Hanson “which turned into a integral bowl and Moen bath $125 per month, supplementing “first foray” into the residential three-hour meeting. That was accessories,” plus central A/C surfacing parking, and storage market in 40 years, adding that the beginning of the process.” and heating and walk-in closets, units for $50 per month. it would be among 1,000 new Mayor James Fife added: “I according to a Hampshire press A “Butterfly” smart phone se- residential units backed by the want to encourage this group release. curity system allows residents company due to come on line to look at some other properAmenities include: a lobbyto see and buzz in visitors. soon. ties,” with an eye toward further level residents’ café lounge with Residents will be issued fobs for Circle Squared founder/ redevelopment. A PILOT agreea kitchen/coffee station and their own access to the buildPresident Jeff Sica said that ment is expected to generate entertainment area, a seconding. A closed circuit TV system he was brought into the Hararound $350,000 in revenues to floor residents’ fitness center, has been installed for security rison venture by his then-client the town, according to Tax Asyoga room with an On Demand purposes. CrownPoint CEO Jeff Milanaik sessor Al Cifelli. kiosk loaded with 140-pre-reThe new development is “pet against a backdrop of “the im-

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Christian V. Garcia Christian V. Garcia, 52, of Kearny, died at home on Sept. 26. Arrangements were by the Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. A funeral Mass was held at Queen of Peace Church, North Arlington, followed by a private cremation. Son of the late Alphonse and Christine (nee DeKowa) Garcia, Chris is survived by his wife Alicia (nee Genesoni) and his children Christian A., Shawna M., Cecilia and Violet Garcia. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or the A.S.P.C.A.

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Murray was a general manager for Lansdell Protective Agency in Newark and New York. He had been a member of The Scots Club and was a member of the Masonic Order. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to AmericanHeart.org or AmericanLung.org.

Laurie Ann Mooney Laurie Ann Mooney, 63, of Kearny, died on Oct. 1. Visiting will be on Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Armitage and Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. A Mass of Christian burial will be officiated on Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Stephen’s Murray Jackson Graham Church, Kearny. Cremation Murray Jackson Graham will be private. passed away on Sept. 28. He Born in Newark, Laurie was 85. grew up in Cedar Grove and Born in Scotland, he lived in lived in Nutley before moving North Arlington and the past to Kearny five years ago. five years in New Milford. Arrangements were by the A Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary Armitage Wiggins Funeral (Never Known to Fail) Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. A prayer service was O Most Beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed held at the funeral home. To Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virleave an online condolence gin, assist me in this my necessity. O Star please visit www.armitof the Sea, help me and show me here. You my Mother, O Holy Mary, Mother of God, agewiggins.com. Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beMurray is survived by his seech you from the bottom of my heart, to children and their spouses succor me in my necessity: (make request) There are none that can withstand your Kyle and Sandra Graham power. O Mary conceived without sin pray and Rachel and Peter Fasilis. for us who have recourse to thee (3 Times) Brother of Chris Lancaster, he Say this prayer 3 consecutive days then you must publish and it will be granted to you. is also survived by his grandchildren Dean and Zoe. K.R.

She was a postal clerk with the Dominick V. Daniels Postal Facility in Kearny for 25 years. She is the daughter of the late Joseph D. and Audrey J. Brown Mooney. Dear sister of Brian, Kevin, Robin and Robert Mooney and Maureen Adams and cousin of Vicki Toth, she is also survived by many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cerebral Palsy Center, 7 Sanford Ave., Belleville, N.J. 07109 would be appreciated. Anna (Taylor) Murin Anna (Taylor) Murin, 92, of Clifton, died peacefully on Thursday, Sept. 24, at the home of her daughter, Arlene Murin, in Hertford, N.C. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 1 p.m., at the Arlington Cemetery in Kearny under the direction of Allwood Funeral Prayer to St. Jude Most holy apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you universally as the patron of difficulty and of desperate cases, of things almost despaired of Pray for me, I am so helpless and alone. Make use, I implore you, of that particular privilege given to you to bring visible and speedy help where help was almost despaired of. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven in all my necessities, tribulations and sufferings, particularly(make your request here)-and that I may bless God with you and all the elect throughout all eternity. I promise you, O blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor, and I will never cease to honor you as my special and powerful patron and do all in my power to encourage devotion to you. Amen. H.A.B.

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Home, 660 Allwood Road, Clifton. www.allwoodfuneralhome.com. Born in the district of Johnstone and Elderslie, Scotland, she came to the U.S. as a child and first settled in Harrison prior to residing in Clifton for the past 60 years. Anna was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She became a U.S. citizen in 1952 but remained proud of her Scottish heritage. She loved to garden, spend time by the seaside and enjoy a cup of tea with friends. She is predeceased by her husband, Andrew, by a brother, John Taylor, and

longtime friend and companion, Jack Stuart. Anna is survived by another daughter, Diane Sullivan of Laurence Harbor; three grandchildren, Tracy Webb, Scott Brennan and Karen Rae Bosta; three great-granddaughters, Kailey, Kelsy and Kara Webb; four sisters, Elizabeth Macmillan of North Arlington, Katherine Kennedy of Pt. Pleasant, Rose Mary Tallent and Margaret Donohue both of Manchester; two brothers, Robert Taylor of Whiting and Daniel Taylor of Toms River; and by several nieces, nephews and their many children and grandchildren.

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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

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without you. We all miss you

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KEARNY Newly renovated 1st. Fl. 2 BR, DR, LR, Kitchen. Garage. Use of backyard. HT/HW included. Basement. Washer/ Dryer hook-up. Storage. No pets. $1,650/month. 1-1/2 months security. Avl. Now. (862)233-0104.

KEARNY 2nd fl. of 2 Family House, Modern 2 BR, Big LR, H/W floors. 1 month security. $1,250/month + utilities. Avl. Nov. 1st. (201) 953-4961

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

N.ARLINGTON Unusual rental opportunity. First fl. 5 room apt. can be used for office & or just as residence. New kitchen Totally Renovated. Avl. Now. (201) 933-0364.

BELLEVILLE Office/ store for rent Excellent corner location off Union & Greylock. 318 Greylock Ave. Apprx. 850sg.Ft. Avl. Now. Call (973) 202-8580.

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BELLEVILLE 2nd fl. 1 BR, w/option use of 3rd fl. No smoking. No pets. HT/HW included. Avl. Nov. 1st. Call (862) 2019459 Btw 11am-6pm.

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

BELLEVILLE 2ND FL, 2 BR APT. HT/HW INCLUDED. 1 MONTH SECURITY. NO PETS. NO SMOKING. KEARNY Newly RemodAVL. NOV. 1ST. (973) 759- eled 1 BR apt, W/D hook7077 ups. Transportation at door. $1,250/month. Also HARRISON 6 room apt. & garage. $2,300/month. HARRISON New con- (201) 968-6344. struction, Walk to NJPATH, Owner occupied. Newly 2nd floor, 2 BR, 2 bath- KEARNY rooms. $1650/month. Renovated 2 BR apt. HT/ Credit check, application HW included. $1,400/ & interview required. month. 1 1/2 months Cviscomi04@gmail.com. security. Avl. Nov. 1st. (201) 407-0773. HARRISON 1 BR LR, kitchen, 1 bathroom. No smoking. No pets Utilities included $1150/ month 1-½ month security (973) 268-9572

KEARNY Completely renovated. 2 & 4 BR’s, H/W floors. C/A & Heat. Parking Avl. With W/D hook-up. Close to school & transportation. 1 1/2 HARRISON 2nd fl. 2 BR, months security. Avl. OcSun Porch, Newly Reno- tober 1st. 973-634-5485. vated, Kitchen & Bath. Dishwasher, Stove & Refrigerator. 1.5 months KEARNY 3 1/2 Modern security req. Off St. Park- Rooms, New Kitchen, Pay ing Included. No pets. own utilities. 1.5 months security. C/A off Street Avl. Nov. 1st. Donna parking. No pets/smok(973) 902-5717. ing. Washer & Dryer HARRISON 21 Hook-up. Reynolds Ave. 3 BR. (201) 997-3166. $1,400/month. 1 month security. 201-772-7609 KEARNY 4 rent By Owner 2 BR Apt. & 3BR or 917-721-3381. single family home. All HARRISON 4 room, units have W/D Hook 2 BR. Apt. , H/W floors, up & Basement Storage. $1,200/month. 1 month $1050-$1,600/month + security. 1 yr. lease. No Utilities. 1 1/2 months pets. Avl. Nov. 1st. security. Close to NY (973) 207-5229 Transportation. NO PETS. Call (201) 998-8226. Between the hrs. 7am4pm. Monday-Friday for Appt.

Open House Kearny

KEARNY 579 Chestnut St. 2 BR, Deck Space, 1 Bath, 1 Family room. Close to Schools. No pets. No Smoking. $1,400/ month. 973-445-9549.

Open house 10/10, 10/17 & 10/24 KEARNY 1 BR apt. in 2pm-4pm. Arlington Section. LR, @ 98 Bergen Ave. Kit., HT/HW included. 1 3 BR Renovated Apt. 1/2 months security. No 1st fl. Huge light filled dogs. $1,000/month. LR, Laundry on site. Leave Message. $1,400/month + (201) 998-1095. utilities. Call 954-260-3549 KEARNY – 1 BR Apt. Lofor additional information. cated 1 block from City hall. H/W floors. HT/HW included. $975/month. 1 KEARNY month security. No pets. For more Info. Call Carlos KEARNY 41 Halstead 201-306-2994. St. 1st fl. 2 BR, Bathroom, KEARNY Belgrove drive, good condition, LR. Duplex 5 large rooms, 2 $1,000/month. 1-month BR’s. No pets. No Smoksecurity. Avl. Nov 1st. ing. $1,500/month + (862) 944- 4685. utilities. (973) 256-5529.

KEARNY 1st. fl. 3 BR, garage no driveway, W/D hook-up. No pets. 1 ½ months security. Avl. Oct. 3rd. (201) 994-5056. 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 Arlington Section, 2nd floor, 1 bedroom apt. $1,050/ month. HT/HW included. Owner occupied. No smoking. No pets. 1-1/2 months security. Available Nov. 1st. After 10am (201) 998-0297 (201) 424-1846.

KEARNY

1 Bedrrom Apartment w/Modern Kitchen, Self-Cleaning oven & Dishwasher, vanity bath large closets, free parking. Avl. October 15th Rent $1,010 plus utilties. Call

(201) 991-6261

KEARNY 2 BR. Apt.

Bldg. Arlington Sect. Newly Renovated. Laundry on Premises. HT/HW included. Near Transportation. No pets. $985/mo.+ security. (201) 998-4972

KEARNY — ROOM FOR RENT. 1 BR with access to kitchen and bath. Female preferred. call (201) 598-7162 after 5 p.m. Kearny Elm Court Kearny’s Best kept secret 732 Elm St. 1 BR fr $850. NYC Commuter Bldg Call Alan 201-955-4334 or PJ 973-992-1555 ext. 1 Affiliated Mgmt KEARNY – 1st. fl. 3 BR, 1 month security. Near ShopRite & Washington School. Use of Backyard. Avl. Oct. 1st. (201) 772-8953.

KEARNY Newly renovated, 1st fl. 2 BR, DR, LR Kitchen. Garage, Use of Backyard. HT/HW Included. Basement, Washer/ Dryer Hook-up. Storage. No pets. $1,650/month 1-1/2 months security. Available now. 201-759-4667. KEARNY Modern apt. 2nd fl. 1 BR. Refrigerator, no pets. $950/month. Pay own electricity & Gas. 1 month security. Avl. Nov. 1st 201-428-1520. KEARNY Large 1 BR, 2 Closets. 1 1/2 months security. HT included. Hardwood Floors. No pets. Avl. Nov. 1st. (201) 991-5460.

LYNDHURST 5 room apt. 2nd fl. $1,300/month + utilities + security. C/A. No pets. Near Transportation. Avl. Now. (201) 790-1480.

N.ARLINGTON Totally renovated 2 bedroom, DR, LR, new kitchen and bath, garage, washer/ dryer hook-up. Available September 1st. $1500/ LYNDHURST 1 BR month. Call Carlos renovated apt. in clas- (201) 988-7536 sic apt. building. EIK. Wood kitchen cabinets, stove, refridg. Ceramic tile floors. H/W floors N.ARLINGTON 2 BR, throughout rest of apt. LR, DR, $1,200/month laundry in building. Near + utilities. 1 1/2months NYC train & bus & mins. security. Avl. Now. To highway. No pets. No (201) 991-2280 smoking. $885 & $900 / month + utilities. Security reguired. Application, credit check and ability to pay required. $25 appl. Fee. (551) 226-0566.

KEARNY 4 ½ BR’s. LR, EIK, Bathroom. Close to N. NEWARK transportation to NY, $1,300/month. 1 month security. Avl. Nov. 1st. N.NEWARK Section A (201) 428-1667 or preferred, 1 BR, Com(201) 496-4049. pletely renovated. 1st fl. New tile, bath & kitchen KEARNY Duplex 2nd & new H/W floors. Private 3rd fl. Ideal for large fam- entrance. Call 973-202ily. 5 BR’s, 2 Baths, LR, 8580. Laundry room. Close to schools & Transportation. Call (551) 482-0999. N. ARLINGTON KEARNY 5 ½ rooms, H/W Floors. $1,200/ month + utilities. 1 months security. Avl. Nov. 1st. Call Ivette (201) 998-3850.

N.ARLINGTON 1 BR. $1,000/month. HT/HW included. Parking space. No pets. (201) 342- 2206.

KEARNY Near Harrison. Newly renovated. 1st floor. 2 BR’s, LR, Kitchen, Utilities not included. No pets. No Smoking. Available Nov. 1st. $1,100/month (201) 998-2153 or 201-951-2868.

N.ARLINGTON 3 BR, LR, DR, Kitchen & Bath. $1,400/month. 1 month security. Avl. Nov. 1st. 201-745-8132.

LYNDHURST Studio w/ separate EIK, All wood kitchen cabinets, stove, refridg. & ceramic tile floor. H/W floors in Living/Bedroom area. Laundry in building. No pets. No smoking. 1 block to NYC train & Bus. Avl. Oct. 1st. $800/month + security. Application Fee $25, credit check and ability to pay required call (551) 226-0566.

N.ARLINGTON 2nd fl. 2 Big BR apt. lots of closets. Nice Area. No smoking. No pets. Separate utilities. 1-1/2 months security. Avl now. (201) 519-9802. N.ARLINGTON 1 BR.. APT. No pets Separate utilities. $950/month. 1 month security. Available Oct. 1st (201) 467-1551

HARRISON 1 BR, HT/ HW included. 1 parking spot. Laundry on premises. $1,100/month. 1 ½ months security. Avl. Immediately. Owner is realtor. (908) 675-6669. HARRISON 1 BR condo 1 bath, laundry on premises, 1 parking space, H/ HW inc., 1 ½ month security. $1300/mth. (201) 991-3793 Close to transportation.

ROOM FOR RENT BUSINESS FOR RENT KEARNY Fully equipped for Barbershop or Hair salon. $1,000/month. 1 1/2 months security. Avl. Nov. 1st. (201) 407-0773.

HOUSE FOR SALE

KEARNY Near Harrison, Opportunity knocks for retirement. Brick Building in good condition, 5 apts. & 1 store. Gross about 84K, Net about 63k. $839,000. (201) 998-2153 or N.ARLINGTON 2nd fl. of 201-951-2868. 2 family home 2 BR, EIK, N.ARLINGTON $248,000 Bath, Large LR & DR, 2 Family, 1 BR each floor. KEARNY 1 BR apt. $880/ updated w/storage. HT/ 1 car garage. Full HW included. $1450/ month + gas & electric. basement. Separate Utilimonth + 1 month secu- ties. Call owner W/D in basement. rity. No pets. Avl. Now (609) 618 9291. (973) 284-1056. (201) 280-8325.

LYNDHURST

CONDO FOR RENT

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

KEARNY 1st fl. 1 room, Female preferred. Private entrance. Avl. Now. 201-702-0037.

KEARNY Room for rent, Forest hill section. $300/ month. Shared Bath, No Kitchen. Utilities included. 1 month security. No smoking. No pets. Call after 4:30pm (973) 752-6877. BELLEVILLE $460/mth plus ½ mth security. Fully furnished. Male preferred. Call after 5pm (973) 450-9457.

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Party Hall For Rent • Affordable • A/C • Nice Setting 201-889-6677 201-572-1839

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GARAGE FOR RENT

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

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

Intelligent, Independent, attractive female, Blonde 5’8” seeks male 59-69, for friendship/ relationship. Kearny area. Please call (201) 246- 1036. If no answer please leave message.

EMPLOYMENT/ HELP WANTED $$ NOW HIRING! $$ Property Inspectors FT/PT in your area. Free training provided. msangelabove@ comcast.net. (732)766-4425 Auto Body man or Man to assembly & disassembly. w/experience needed for Body Shop on Schuyler Ave., Kearny. Call

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Currently hiring Compounding Pharmacy Sales or prior Pharmaceautical Sales Experience with a Network of Doctors. Highly Competitive Commission. Please email your reume to PharmaceuticalReps@ lmfmarketing.com to set up an interview.

Looking for PT days, nights & weekends for Party Horizons in Harrison. (973) 568- 5322. Full time medical receptionist needed for a busy ENT office in Nutley. Reliable transportation needed to be able to work at either one of our locations and one evening a week a must. Highly preferred someone with experience and bilingual in Spanish. Please email resumes to: entcenterofnj.anam@ gmail.com

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Mel Gambert Custom Shirt Maker is seeking someone to help with our general office responsibilities including; · Answering and directing phone calls · Taking and distributing messages · Reviewing, printing and distributing emails to team members · Returning phone calls · Responding to emails · Photocopying, scanning and faxing · Filing and retrieving files · Checking and entering data HS Diploma, fluent in English. Competitive salary. Call Marc 973.344.3440 or fax resume to 973.344.3441.

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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

If you would like information on becoming a Successful Real Estate Agent or if you are a Realtor and looking to join one of the Leading, Professional, & Family Oriented offices, call Jarlynn Hyde for further details and confidential interview. (201) 991-5719.

Customer Service Representative Minimum of three years in group health claims. Expected to take up to 50 to 100 calls per day. Claims Examiner Minimum of three years experience in processing medical claims. College degree preferred. Customer Service Supervisor Minimum five years experience managing customer services with medical claims. Previous management experience needed. College degree preferred. Send resume to kab@indecscorp.com

Looking for some Extra holiday cash? Seasonal Christmas Employment could be your answer… Christmas Kettle Workers Ages 14+ (working permit required from your school for ages 14-17) $8.38 per hour November 20th- December 24th, 2015 Monday-Saturday Application Dates: October 1st, 2nd, 5th, 6th and 7th from 9:30-1:00 p.m. The Salvation Army of Kearny 443 Chestnut Street 201-991-1115 Contact: Lt. Hwang Lim or Rebeca Escobar

Policies • Three & Four week specials must run consecutively • Deadlines are every Monday by 3pm • THERE IS A $10 CHARGE FOR ANY CHANGES MADE • WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS AFTER 1ST RUN

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25 years experience Twin Electric Quality Work. Good affordable prices. Senior discounts. Fully Insured. Bonded. Lic.#16158 (973) 715-4150 (201) 562-5985 Painting, Sheetrock, Plastering, Odd Jobs, Flooring, Windows and Doors. Replace window screens. Power washing. Lic#V203575 (201) 448-1563 DO IT ALL Interior/ Exterior new & repairs. All types of carpentry. Reasonable rates, quality work, reliable, experienced. 13VH06620900 (201)991-3223

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FGLC Contracting Interior Stone Tile & Paint Hardwood Flooring 201-962-0032 HOME IMPROVEMENT 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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Painting, Decorating interior, exterior, Paper Hanging, ceiling. Full Installation, General Repairs. Over 14 years experience. FREE ESTIMATE (201)939-8781 Painting & Decorating Andreas Painting Professional HousePainter 165. Interior & Exterior Printing - Plastering - Taping Free Estimates (201) 997-0706 Speak slow in answering machine please

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

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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” ELECTRICAL SERVICES

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The P.A. said that after the body was discovered on the tracks west of the Grove St. station, uptown PATH service to New York was suspended and a system-wide shutdown was put into

Officer Daniel Esteves, on patrol at 3:45 criminally with disorderly p.m., observed a Chevy conduct and resisting box truck parked in a arrest. prohibited area near • • • Kearny Ave. and HalAt 3 p.m., Sgt. Dave stead St., then pull Rakowski was monitoring away and enter trafheavily congested school- fic without signalling. dismissal traffic at Kearny Police said his onboard and Stewart Aves. when computer advised him he saw a 2015 Mini Coop- that the owner’s license er ignoring the directions was suspended, and he of a crossing guard. Rastopped the truck at kowski notified units of Quincy Ave. and Elm its license plate number St. Vinicius Silva, 32, of and direction of travel, Kearny, was arrested for and Officer Pat Becker driving while suspended located and stopped the and failure to surrender car at Kearny and Locust a suspended license. Aves. Along with disrePolice said he also had a garding the guard, George $250 DWI warrant from Mayoral, 49, of Kearny, Harrison, and Harrison was charged with driving police were notified. while suspended. •••

effect. Service was restored at 5:05 a.m. Saturday, the P.A. said. The fatality remains under investigation, according to the P.A. No further details were released. Sept. 30 Vice officers were driving east on the Belleville Pike near Passaic Ave. at 10:40 a.m. when they pulled alongside a ‘93 Honda and observed its passenger apparently snorting something from a straw. They conducted a motor vehicle stop and found Lisa Timmann, 49, of Lyndhurst, to be in possession of the cut straw and four wax folds of heroin, police said. Timmann was charged with possession of the drug and drug paraphernalia and on a defiant-trespass warrant from Newark. She was later released when someone posted her $200 (10% of $2,000) bail. – Karen Zautyk

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Just a few months into his tenure as a sales agent at the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate | Coccia Realty Lyndhurst office, Greg Baranowski is already making waves. The Lyndhurst resident is BHGRE | Coccia Realty’s Agent of the Month for July as the branch office’s top seller. “Greg had a tremendous July for us, saleswise,” Branch Manager Michael Amoroso said. “We’re extremely proud of what he’s accomplished so quickly.” Though he’s been in real estate much longer, Baranowski has been with BHGRE Coccia Realty for just about five months now. He attrib-

utes his July success to the behind-the-scene tools the agency offers. “BHGRE Coccia Realty really offers great training,” he said. “And the company provides us with great support — from management to the administration. I also benefit a lot from our tools available online [Greenhouse]. Lead Router also is a great web-based program that has helped me to manage my leads successfully.” But he also believes the Better Homes and Gardens brand, alone, contributes to all the agents’ successes. “BHGRE Coccia Realty has always been known, locally, as a company with immense

expertise,” Baranowski said. “Customers have always trusted the Better Homes and Gardens name — as well as the Coccia name. And there’s nothing better, in my mind, than being able to help prospective buyers and sellers — and to see the joy they experience when things go well.” Baranowski, a member of the National Association of Realtors and the Eastern Bergen County Board of Realtors, works with buyers and sellers and has expertise in residential, multi-family and rental properties. To reach Baranowski, call 551-655-7010 or email greg@mycoccia. com.

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36 MPG HWY

2-YEAR FREE MAINTENANCE!

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Silver, 6-Cyl, FRWD, Auto, Trac Cntrl, P/S/ABS, A/C w/Clim Cntrl, Dual/Side Curtain Impact Air Bags, P/Winds/Lcks/Mrrs, Telescopic, Alloys, T/Gls, Sec Sys, Keyless Entry, AM/FM/CD/Satellite, Nav, OnStar, 7-Passenger, Stk#15-459,VIN#FJ388950, MSRP: $40,225. Based on 39 Month Closed End Lease. $3,814 due at delivery includes $2,995 down payment & 1st Payment. $595 bank fee. 10,000 mi/yr excess mi @ $.25 thereafter. Total payments: $8,736. Residual Value: $24,030. Includes $1,500 Conquest Lease Rebate if qualified.

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DOUBLE CAB

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SILVERADO LT

24 MPG HWY

32 MPG HWY

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32 MPG HWY

3250

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LESABRE $ ,

5 495

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VERANO

14,995

CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED! Cyber Gray, Stk#14613, VIN#C4165048, 2.4L, I4, Auto, P/S/ABS, CD/Satellite/MP3, UBS/AUX w/7” LED Touchscreen, 30,950mi.

2015 CHEVROLET

SONIC LT

12,995

Mocha Bronze, Stk#14746, VIN#F4119471, 1.8L, FWD, Auto, 4-Cyl, AM/FM/CD/MP3/Satellite, Bluetooth, Trac Cntrl, P/S/ABS, 16,644mi.

2014 CHEVROLET

2012 GMC

2012 CHEVROLET

MALIBU 1LS TERRAIN SLE-1 TRAVERSE LS $ $ $ , , ,

15 997

CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED! Black Granite, Stk#14335, VIN#EFX221656, Auto, 2.5L, I4, FWD, P/S/ABS, CD/Satellite/MP3, Bluetooth, 17,520mi.

2014 CHEVROLET

IMPALA LS LTD. $ ,

15 495

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19 488

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19 998

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17495

Blue Ray Metallic, Stk#14724, VIN#FS534092, 2.4L, 4-Cyl, Auto, FWD, Fog Lights, AM/FM/CD/MP3/ Satellite, OnStar, Bluetooth, 14,907mi.

23 995

CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED! White, Stk#14742, VIN#DF132609, 3.6L, V6, FWD, Auto, Lthr, AM/FM/CD/Satellite/USB/MP3, 8” Color LED Touch Screen Display, P/S/ABS, 13,426mi.

2011 HONDA

2015 CHEVROLET

CAPTIVA SPORT $ ,

2013 BUICK

LACROSSE $ ,

CR-V SE

17,487

Glacier Blue, Stk#14617, VIN#022954, SUV, 4WD, 4-Cyl, Auto, P/S/B, A/C, Dual Side Impact Air Bags, Sec Sys, CD, 32,054mi.

2013 BUICK

REGAL

18,995

White, Stk#14589, VIN#D9161749, 2.4L, FWD, Auto, P/S/ABS, AM/FM/CD/Satellite/iPod Adaptor/MP3 w/7” LED Touchscreen, Bluetooth, P/Winds/Lcks/Mrrs, 20,533mi.

2012 BUICK

ENCLAVE $ ,

26 495

CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED! Diamond White, Stk#14646, VIN#CJ218370, 3.6L, V6, AWD, Auto, Satellite/Bluetooth/MP3, P/S/ABS, A/C, Dual Air Bags, Rr Ent, DVD, 43,711mi.

2012 TOYOTA

AVALON LIMITED $ ,

20 995

Black, Stk#14273, VIN#CU473721, 3.6L, V6, Auto, FWD, AM/FM/MP3/UBS/iPod/Bluetooth/Satellite, 17” Alloys, Moonrf, 29,123mi.

2015 CHEVROLET

CAMARO SS CONVT.

33,995

GM Executive Demo

CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED! Red, Stk#14372, VIN#F9112904, 6.2L, V8, Auto, Conv’t, Tilt, Telescopic, Cruise, AM/FM, P/S/ABS, Dual Air Bags, Sec Sys, 32mi.

2015 CHEVROLET

TRAVERSE LT $ ,

28 995

Diamond White, VIN#FJ209795, 4-Dr, AWD, 3.6L, 6-Cyl, Auto w/OD, Trac Cntrl, P/S/ABS, Clim Cntrl, P/S/ABS, Alloys, CD/Satellite, Nav, OnStar, 13,075mi.

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BHGRE COCCIA REALTY 251 NJMLS SALES STATS FROM 1/1/14 C.21 SEMIAORESIDENTIAL & ASSOC. 138 TO 12/31/14* C.21 EUDAN REALTY 86 TRANSACTIONS BROKER # OF LOCAL CLOSED ERA JUSTIN REALTY CO. 74 BHGRE COCCIA REALTY 251 WEICHERT REALTORS 69 C.21 SEMIAO & ASSOC. 138 REAL LIVING GATEWAY REALTORS 65 C.21 EUDAN REALTY 86 SAVINO AGENCY 6474 ERA JUSTIN REALTY CO. COLDWELL 6369 WEICHERTBANKER REALTORS RE/MAX WHITEGATEWAY HOUSE REALTORS 3665 REAL LIVING C.21 GOLD ADVANTAGE 34 SAVINO AGENCY 64 RE/MAX TRADING PLACES, LLC 3363 COLDWELL BANKER EXIT GOLDEN REALTY GROUP, LLC 31 RE/MAX WHITE HOUSE 36 A.W. WINKLE & CO. 2634 C.21VAN GOLD ADVANTAGE KURGAN-BERGEN 2633 RE/MAX TRADINGREALTORS PLACES, LLC RE/MAX HOME EXPERTS 2531 EXIT GOLDEN REALTY GROUP, LLC PRUDENTIAL MERENDINO REALTY 2126 A.W. VAN WINKLE & CO. EXCELLENCE 1626 RE/MAX KURGAN-BERGEN REALTORS LIBERTY LLC 1125 RE/MAXREALTY, HOME EXPERTS KELLER WILLIAMS VILLAGE SQUARE 921 PRUDENTIAL MERENDINO REALTY PROMINENT PROP. SOTHEBY'S 816 RE/MAX EXCELLENCE YOUNG AGENCY, INC. 811 LIBERTY REALTY, LLC VENTURE VR REALTORS 69 KELLER WILLIAMS VILLAGE styled SQUARE One floor living - Ranch CORNERSTONE RES.& COMM. REALTY home. Open concept 5 8 layout includes PROMINENT PROP. SOTHEBY'S PARK SQUARE LivingRE/MAX Room/Dining YOUNG AGENCY, INC. Room/Kitchen, 2 Bedrooms, 528 full Baths plus GENTRY REALTY ASSOC. Basement. Lovely back yard5 6with rear deck and full partially finished VENTURE VR REALTORS LIVING NEW JERSEY REALTY 55 CORNERSTONE RES.& COMM. REALTY

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