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By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Get ready to comb through all that stuff you’ve been storing in your attic or china closets. Maybe you’ll re-discover that long-lost coin, stamp collection and comic books. Or your granddad’s pocket watch or maybe a precious heirloom of some kind. It could turn out that any or all of those items may have untold value you never dreamed of. You’ll get a chance to find out this spring when the Kearny Museum Board presents “Antique Appraisal Day” on Sunday, April 17, from 1 to 4 p.m. on the top floor of the Public Library, 318 Kearny Ave. Sandra McCleaster, vice president of the museum board, said the event format will be patterned after Public Television’s “Antique Road Show,” except that there are no plans to televise it. “We will have an expert appraiser and people will be invited to bring their treasures and they will be appraised,” McCleaster said. “It should be very entertaining.” The expert is Jon Felz, senior vice president of RZM Fine Arts & Antiques of Pearl see ANTIQUES page

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Nutley Police Department said. Shortly after 10 a.m., the 71-year-old man acpolice and fire departments cidentally drove his responded to the area of car into the Third Franklin Ave. and Harrison River the morning of New St. to find a white Honda Year’s Eve in Nutley, but CRV overturned in the wasn’t seriously injured, the river. Police say several res-

idents, police officers and firefighters jumped into the river to rescue the driver, a Hamburg resident, who was waist deep in water — but not trapped in the vehicle. The driver told police his foot may have slipped off the brake, causing his CRV

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eligibility to attend ….” Further, “all residents hosting other families, with a student enrolled in the EAST NEWARK – he borough’s municipal Borough of East Newark government is pressing School District or the Harlocal school officials to rison High School District in get more aggressive in mak- their residence, must [advise either district] when such ing sure that East Newark kids attending the borough’s other families no longer reside with the resident.” single elementary school or Under the new law, Harrison High are, in fact, borough school officials living in East Newark. are given the authority to Under an ordinance enforce its provisions. adopted this past Dec. 9, any And those charged with adult who knowingly: violating the law “shall upon • registers or enrolls an conviction … be sentenced ineligible student for a free to pay a fine of up to $2,000 education, or, and to the maximum lawful • assists in the process extent make restitution to of registering an ineligible the East Newark Board of student, or, • permits his or her name, Education” for calculated amounts of “tuition costs, address or other residence investigation expenses and to be used in the registraattorneys’ fees.” tion/enrollment of an ineliRestitution ordered by the gible student, or, municipal court shall be paid • fails to disclose that to the school board of either the student enrolled in the East Newark or Harrison household listed during “within 30 days.” Any unpaid registration is no longer a fines “may, upon the petition borough resident is subject of [either school board] to to penalty. the municipal court of East Parents and/or guardians Newark, be converted into of students enrolled “shall liens against the properties be required to complete of the offending parties.” documentation intended Mayor Joseph Smith could to determine the student’s

not be reached to explain the rationale for the measure but East Newark School Superintendent/Principal Patrick Martin was able to shed some light on it. During the summer of 2015, he said, the district conducted a full registration investigation touching on every household that enrolled a student, either in the borough elementary school or Harrison High. It turned out, he said, that a handful of students were found to be residing in locations other than the borough, including one reportedly living at a Newark address. In all those instances, Martin said, none of the students involved returned to classes as the local district’s responsibility. Martin said the impetus behind the municipality’s action was that, “several individuals in the borough saw that other towns were giving fines if people registered kids improperly so this is more along the lines of following others’ leads, not as a reaction to something specific to East Newark.” Still, Martin said, it’s just

as important for the borough to be watchful since the cost of educating a borough student is “upwards of $10,000 per child per year.” And for many school districts, the task of documenting a child’s noneligibility “has gotten more difficult and complicated,” said James Doran, personnel director for the Harrison Board of Education and a former superintendent in that district. Issues like “family makeup, kids of divorced parents and cases of immigrant kids where a relative is placed in charge of the kids by court order” make it tough to prove non-residency, Doran said. “It’s no longer a black and white thing.” Additionally, he noted, the federal McKinney-Vento Act mandating education assistance for homeless children can compel a school district to shoulder responsibility of educating youngsters even if they are not currently living in that district. “It can take a team of people to get into this area and that takes additional tax dollars to pay for that,” he added.

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f the guy in the photo looks familiar, that’s because his mugshot adorned the Kearny police blotter in our Dec. 9 issue. He had been arrested Nov. 19 after allegedly attempting to shoplift computer equipment from Walmart. Kearny cops caught him fleeing shirtless from the store, the shirt having been lost when he reportedly scuffled with a female security guard. Well, he’s back. This time, police said, he was caught trying to steal $32 worth of makeup from ShopRite. Axel Rodriguez, 43, of Kearny, was taken into custody shortly after 1 p.m. on Dec. 21, by Officer Peter Jahera after being apprehended by store security – and after allegedly trying to push a security officer down the stairs. Rodriguez was charged with robbery and was remanded to the Hudson County Jail on $50,000 bail. Full. [Editor’s note: This was the same amount set after the November arrest. We can only presume that the court, in its wisdom, reduced it. Either that, or he’s flush.] ••• Other recent reports from the Kearny police blotter included the following:

being cuffed; slammed himself against the vehicle, damaging the door; elbowed Martin in the chest; continued to struggle with Martin, who fell and injured an arm; and, when he eventually was overpowered, spit at the officers. Nieves was charged with: two counts of aggravated assault on an officer; resisting arrest; two counts of criminal mischief; obstructing the administration of law, and disorderly conduct. KPD The woman was charged with Axel Rodriguez simple assault. cigar and also saw McDonnell apparently trying to conceal Dec. 18 something. That, police said, Officers Vic Girdwood and turned out to be a plastic box Steve Hroncich responded containing three wax folds of to a 3:30 a.m. accident involvsuspected heroin. McDonnell ing a 1997 BMW and another was charged with possession of vehicle at the intersection of heroin and drug paraphernalia; Hackensack Ave. and Rts. 1/9. Niedzielski, with possession Police said the Beemer’s driver, of pot and paraphernalia and Erving Contreras, 34, of Baypossession of a CDS in a motor onne, complained of neck and vehicle. back injuries, was treated at the ••• scene by Kearny EMS and was Officer Jordenson Jean, on then taken to University Hospatrol at 6 p.m., spotted Nichopital, Newark. Because police las Dow, 26, of Kearny, walking reportedly detected the odor of on the 200 block of Midland alcohol and saw an open bottle of Bacardi in his car, the cops also went to the hospital -- to have his blood drawn for analysis. He was charged with DWI and careless driving.

Dec. 17 At 11 p.m., Officers Dean Gasser, Chris Medina and Joe Martin responded to the report of a dispute involving an assault at Kearny Ave. and Duke St. While they were attempting to take the alleged assailant -- a 23-year-old Jersey City woman -- into custody, Roberto Nieves, 32, of Kearny, tried to intercede, police said. Nieves reportedly: blocked the door of the patrol car; grabbed Medina’s arm; resisted

Dec. 19 Shortly after midnight, Officer Derek Hemphill, with Gasser as backup, responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle on the 100 block of Highland Ave., and there found a parked 2004 Mitsubishi occupied by passenger Shayne McDonnell, 20, of Kearny, and driver Albin Niedzielski, 20, of Brick. The officers reportedly detected the odor of marijuana, saw what appeared to be a marijuana

Dec. 20 At 4:30 p.m., Officer Jean apprehended another wanted individual, Joseph Lopez, 24, of Harrison, whom he saw at Devon St. and Woodland Ave. Police said Lopez had a $20,000 theft-related Kearny warrant and a $200 drug-offense warrant out of Harrison. In a search incident to arrest, Lopez was reportedly found to be in possession of a hypodermic needle and six “near-empty” wax folds, stamped “Verizon,” First Aid” and “Hell’s Kitchen.” He was charged with possession of the needle and drug paraphernalia and was remanded to the Hudson County Jail, with $2,500 added to the previous bail tally.

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victim’s stolen rosary beads around his neck. That suspect, Julio Rodriguez, 25, of Newark, was arrested in the early morning hours of Dec. 21 by Capt. Scott Macfie and Det. Michael Gonzalez who had tracked him to that city. Rodriguez was remanded to the Hudson County Jail. An accomplice is

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tended victim, a 25-year-old Kearny man, fought back, despite being threatened with a handgun. Luckily, the weapon turned out to be fake, and the assailants fled in the van. The next target was a 29-year-old Kearny woman, who was walking her dog. The van occupants asked her for directions to Newark, and when she approached the vehicle to help, they grabbed her purse. Police said that, as she tried to hold onto the handbag, the van dragged her along the street for a short distance and she sustained cuts and scrapes and a fractured finger. Patrol officers who responded to the scene and interviewed the victims and witnesses said they concurred on the vehicle’s description, a white Chevy minivan, and a partial plate ID: the letters XAU. At that point, the Detective Bureau took over the investigation and, within the hour, Macfie and Gonzalez were headed to Newark. They spotted the van at a service station

at Park Ave. and Sixth St. and then followed it east on Park, where they pulled it over and found it operated by Rodriguez, police said. The second suspect was not in it. What was in it, in plain view, police said, were items stolen from the female victim -- including those rosary beads around Rodriguez’ neck. He was arrested and brought back to Kearny. Dowie said the vehicle turned out to have been stolen a day earlier in Newark. In addition to the woman’s property, a search of the van at KPD headquarters reportedly uncovered 12 vials of suspected cocaine and a hypodermic needle. Rodriguez was charged with robbery, conspiracy, endangering an injured victim, possession of cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Dowie said Det. Frank West processed the van “and retrieved evidence that will likely result in the identification and apprehension of the second person.”

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Myrtle Ave. resident was bilked of more than $25,000 in cash by someone she believed was a friend of a friend on Facebook, the Nutley Police Department said. On Dec. 29, the resident told police she had spent time on the social-media website chatting with the man she’d never met in person, and after two months, he was able to convince her to wire him more than $25,000 in cash using MoneyGram. Turned out the man wasn’t her friend’s friend at all, according to police. The NPD Detective Bureau continues to investigate — and issued a stern warning [again] to residents about the dangers of falling for these kinds of schemes. “Scam artists are constantly creating new and innovative ways to lure, entice and befriend unsuspecting victims,” the detective bureau advised in a news release. “Any questions regarding the validity of the person requesting money should be directed to police.” Meanwhile, the NPD released the following reports of incidents that took place between Dec. 24 and Dec. 30:

K-9 Unit and Bomb Squad responded to the scene, only to determine the bag was one that a Clifton resident had lost several days earlier. The bag, meanwhile, was returned to its rightful owner. • fficers icholas l banese and Joseph Stewart saved an unresponsive, 59-year-old man’s life on Nutley Ave. Police said when they first arrived, the man didn’t have a pulse. After performing CPR, however, the man regained a pulse and was transported to a local hospital for further treatment. • caller reported to po lice an abandoned stroller on Franklin Ave. When police arrived, they found empty shopping bags — but no baby, thankfully — inside the stroller. Police said they took the stroller into custody.

Dec. 24 • ampton lace resi dent told police a suspicious man tried to get into her home after he identified himself as an employee of meats.com. The man was described as wearing blue jeans and a white shirt, holding what he claimed was a price list. The resident didn’t let the man in and he left without incident. • olice said the attempt ed to pull over a man who was driving a motorcycle at a high rate of speed on Park Ave., but the driver was able to escape by fleeing on to Rt. 21 north. The officer said he called off the chase for the “safety and well-being of the public.” • caller reported a s s picious package on a bridge on Kingsland Ave. The Nutley Fire Department and the Essex County Sheriff ’s

Dec. 26 Omar Rajjoub, 29, of Nutley, was arrested and charged with criminal mischief and resisting arrest after police were called to Prospect St. on a dispute call. Police said they observed Rajjoub overturning chairs and breaking a lamp. When police tried to arrest him, they said he resisted.

Dec. 25 An Oakridge Ave. man told police a man stole his wallet. When police met with the victim and the suspect, the accused said he didn t ha e the allet o ever, the next day, a credit card believed to have been in the wallet, was used at Wendy’s in Belleville. Police continue to investigate.

about why he was there. and told police he as waiting for a friend who was getting her nails done. chec re ealed and had $3,000 in outstanding warrants e as a le to post bail on them and was later released, police said. Dec.28 Police said they received

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Dec. 30 Police determined a Laura Ave. home was burglarized after a neighbor, who knew the home’s residents were away, noticed a door open in the back of the house. The home was ransacked, police said, and forced entry was gained. Police continue to investigate.

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By Karen Zautyk s Christmas approached, all talk appeared to be about the weather. How warm it was. How sunny. How lovely. (Though to those of us who love winter: How bleeeaaahhh.) Unfortunately, for parts of the country, the weather was a nightmare, of floods and storms and tornadoes. My heart ached when I heard about one of the communities that suffered tornado devastation. Although I had spent only a brief time there, it remains in my memory. Because of its beauty. And because of a history lesson I learned there. The town is Holly Springs, Miss., about an hour’s drive south of Memphis, Tenn. Many years ago, my very first assignment as a travel writer for the N.Y. Daily News took me on a foray into the Deep South, where I had never been. (Sure, I’d been to Florida, but that doesn’t count as Deep South to my mind, unless you venture out into the non-tourist, non-snowbird hinterlands.) Our little group of journal-

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ists began our adventure in Memphis, which was a lot of fun. Blues on Beale St. A tour of Graceland. Etc. The next day, we boarded a mini-bus and headed across the state line into Mississippi. On the outskirts of Holly Springs, a member of the local garden club boarded the bus to give us an intro to the town, much, if not all, of which was on the National Register of Historic Places. During her talk, she often referred to Holly Springs “before the war” or “after the war.” All my life, yours truly had heard family members re-

fer to just “the war” in terms of World War II. But something wasn’t fitting in this context. It took awhile for my Yankee brain to comprehend that the woman was referring to a far earlier conflict. Afterward, I mentioned my confusion to a fellow writer, who lived in Mississippi. “Down here,” she said, “when someone refers to simply ‘the war,’ they mean only one thing.” “Of course,” I chirped. “The Civil War!” “No,” she said. “It’s not called the Civil War. It’s the War Between the States, or the War of Northern Aggres-

going to devolve into a sentimental defense of the Confederacy, much less the obscene sin of slavery it sought to preserve, think again. Neither did the people I met offer any semblance of such defense. My point is simply that, although we are all Americans, our history -- or at least the way we relate to our history -is not necessarily the same. I remember the lesson I learned in Holly Springs. As I remember the town with its antebellum homes. The reason so much had been Wikipedia preserved, the garden club lady explained, was that sion.” Holly Springs had been a This was the first hint I had railroad center, and although as to how alive that war still it changed hands during “the was down there. During my war,” each side needed the trip, I became aware of other buildings – for supplies, to evidence. Bullet holes still house troops, etc. And so, the scarring the walls of homes. structures still stood. Conversations about family I don’t know how much of members who fought and the historic area was dedied. And, on a visit to the stroyed by the recent tornaShiloh battlefield, I found my- does, but destruction there self disturbed by the sight of was across the town. Lives multiple crosses marking the were lost. And now volunindividual graves of Union teers, from near and far, are soldiers, when the Confedheading south to help in the erates had been buried in a recovery. common pit. (Shiloh had been Because, in the end, we are a Northern victory.) indeed one nation. Under Now, lest you think this is God.

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‘Fake cop’ behind bars after pulling over real cop: NJSP By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent HOLMDEL –

hen a Nutley man pretended to be a cop by pulling someone over on the Garden State Parkway, he probably couldn’t have chosen a worse target. That’s because on Dec. 21 at 7:15 p.m., Richard Goldrick, 68, of Nutley, a civilian, attempted to pull over off-duty Woodbridge police Sgt. Charles Stab,

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according to the N.J. State Police. The following is a description the NJSP gave of the incident: Goldrick was driving a 2013 black Chevy Suburban, pulled behind Stab near Parkway mile marker 116 north and activated emergency lights. Thinking he was being stopped by an undercover vehicle, Stab, who was in his personal vehicle, pulled over to the right

shoulder of the Parkway, the NJSP said. Once both vehicles stopped, Goldrick shut off the emergency lights and immediately drove off, according to Stab. Knowing the incident was suspicious, Stab kept a mental description of the suspect and his license plate number, which he later provided to NJSP detectives. On Tuesday, Dec. 22, Goldrick consented to an interview about the incident at the NJSP’s Holmdel

Barracks. As a result of the investigation and interview, detectives seized a .22-caliber handgun, hollow point ammunition and fraudulent documents from inside Goldrick’s car. Goldrick was charged with impersonating a police officer, possession of a weapon and possession of false-government documents and was remanded to the Monmouth County Jail in lieu of $52,000 cash bail, without a 10% cash option.

2 men critical after accident HARRISON – Two men standing in the street were badly hurt after they were struck by a vehicle on N. Second St. in Harrison last Wednesday, Dec. 30, police said. Police Lt. David Doyle said the accident occurred at about 7:25 p.m. in front of 321 N. Second St. Doyle said Steven Alves, 34, and Joaquim Goncalves, 45, both of Harrison, were standing in the northbound lane of N. Second, behind a doubleparked BMW owned by Alves’ father, when a Toyota Sienna van driven by Jandry Torres, 25, of Kearny, reportedly approached the parked vehicle from behind and hit both men, pinning them against the BMW. Alves and Goncalves both suffered significant leg injuries and were transported to University Hospital, Newark, where both are receiving “ongoing surgeries,” Doyle said. Both were listed in critical

condition as of last week, he said. Doyle said that investigators learned that Torres was an unlicensed driver. The car he was driving was registered to his father. Inside the van was one passenger, the driver’s 16-year-old brother. Neither of the brothers was hurt. According to Doyle, Torres told police he could not recall how the accident happened. He reportedly consented to a blood test, the results of which are pending, Doyle said. Harrison Police Officer Michael Gilmore, accident investigator, is reviewing the incident to determine the cause of the crash, Doyle said. Torres was charged with DWI, based on the investigators’ belief that the impairment was due, not to alcohol, but to fatigue or narcotics. He was also ticketed for reckless driving and unlicensed driving. An assault by auto charge is pending, Doyle said. – Ron Leir

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River, N.Y., a former NYPD detective specializing in fine arts thefts and fraud who retired in 2000 after 18 years with the department to transition full-time into the antiques field, becoming a certified appraiser. “He begins,” McCleaster said, “by talking about collecting vintage items, what’s hot, what’s not, in the antiques market, how changing demographics has changed the way we look at it. Nobody among today’s younger generation is in awe of their grandparents’ china. He says, ‘Your kids don’t want that stuff.’ ” Felz told The Observer that he had an early introduction to the industry through his family: His mother was a dealer at an antiques shop in Woodcliff Lakes and he gravitated toward the business. Aside from running RZM, which has a few New Jersey branches, including one in Cliffside Park, Felz also is a certified appraiser in the New England Appraisers Association. As a way of educating the general public about antiques, he also does shows like the one in the works for Kearny. “I do about 30 shows a year,” Felz said. And, at these programs, he talks about the antiques market and how it operates, including programs at the Kip Center in Rutherford and Kingsland House in Nutley, “where people were lined up outside in advance, waiting to get in,” McCleaster recalled. In determining the value of an antique, Felz said that “sentimentality means nothing.” Nor does the age of an item necessarily enhance its worth, he added. It’s really what the market

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dictates that determines how an item will sell, he said. In the current market, Felz said, “Chinese is hot.” Because “their economy is the richest in the world,” that drives the value of certain Chinese-made items, he said. “During the Cultural Revolution, a lot of things were expelled from China. Now [the Chinese] want their culture back – but they don’t want those things made for export.” Incidentally, it’s not just your typical objets d’art that Felz will be reviewing. “We appraise all kinds of things, from fine red wines to antique guns,” he said. If you should happen to have a bottle of 1882 Chateau d’Yquem, Sauterne, France, aging in your wine cellar, for example, that could be worth more than $20,000, according to one website specializing in such matters. Although final details on the Kearny event are still being planned, McCleaster said the current thinking among the museum board members is, “we will charge a $5 en-

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Light refreshments will be served at the event. More details will be released at a later time. McCleaster said the museum board, led by president Barbara Toczko, hopes that events like this will help foster a stronger interest in the museum.

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The Woman’s Club of Belleville meets the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the clubhouse, 51 Rossmore Place. Prospective members are welcome. For more information, contact Terry Landon at 973-751-6529.

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Kearny Public Library, 318 Kearny Ave., will host a free screening of the “Despicable Me” spinoff “Minions” (PG / 91 mins.) at 4 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 15. For more information on library programs, call 201-9982666 or visit www.kearnylibrary.org. Kearny UNICO sponsors

its “Winter Doldrums” bus trip to the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City on Sunday, Jan. 31. The trip will depart at 8:30 a.m. from American Legion Post 99, 314 Belgrove Drive. Refreshments will be served at 7:30 a.m. Tickets are $30 per person with $25 in slot credit back from the casino. To purchase tickets, contact Lou Pandolfi at 201-368-2409 or lpandolfi@verizon.net. Comunidade Evangelica Vida Abundante (Abundant Life Evangelical Community Church), 151 Midland Ave., conducts a blood drive on Monday, Jan. 18, from 4:30 to 9 p.m.

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The Harrison Senior Center, 221 Harrison Ave., hosts a SHIP-Medicare Forum on Jan. 14 at 7 p.m.

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Lyndhurst Public Library, 355 Valley Brook Ave., hosts the following programs. Registration is required. To register, call 201-804-2478. • egistration for inter Spring Storytime, open to ages 3 to 4 1/2, is being held through Feb. 19. Space is limited and registration is required. Two sessions are available at 10:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. The program runs from Thursday, Feb. 25, to Thursday, May 12.. • aper plate inter reath

craft, open to grades 1 to 4, is set for Monday, Jan. 11, 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. • peng in craft, open to grades pre-k to 3, takes place on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. Kingsland-Lyndhurst AARP Chapter 4866 sponsors a bus trip to St. Augustine and Jacksonville, Fla., from Sunday, April 24, through Saturday, April 30, 2016. The itinerary includes visits to the Fountain of Youth and historic Kingsley Plantation, a narrated cruise on the St. John’s River, a tour of Amelia Islands and entertainment. For more information, call Kay Roberts at 201-438-3611 or Josephine Kopycienski at 201-998-5824.

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Nutley Public Library, 93 Booth Drive, hosts an exhibit of new works by members of the Bloomfield Art League in the gallery and display cases from Jan. 13 to Feb. 26. The exhibit features oil, acrylic and water color paintings, as well photography, sculpture and mixed media pieces. Judging will be held on Thursday, Jan. 14, followed by an artists’ reception at 7 p.m. Call 973-667-0405 for more information on this exhibit and other programs and exhibits. The complete schedule of programs is available at the library and on the library web site at http://nutleypubliclibrary.org.

Tips to prevent cold and flu this season Cold and flu season is upon us, which for many people means it’s time for sore throats, coughs and runny noses. While colds cause mild versions of these symptoms, the flu is typically more severe with additional symptoms like a fever and muscle aches. Unfortunately, both conditions are all too common. Annually, people in the United States suffer one billion colds, and up to 20% of people in the U.S. get the flu, according to the National Institutes of Health.

“Fortunately, there are many steps that people can take to ward off the threat of cold and flu,” says Jill Turner-Mitchael, a registered pharmacist and the senior vice president of Sam’s Club Health and Wellness. How can you keep yourself and your family healthy this season? Turner-Mitchael and the Sam’s Club pharmacists are offering some tips: • at right ellness starts from within. Boost your immunity with a healthful diet complete with a variety of fruits and vegetables. You’ll

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high-dose shot designed for seniors ages 65 and older. Turner-Mitchael says this is part of the company’s commitment to helping people live healthier lives. Learn more at www.SamsClub.com. • ta acti e o ma not have any beach plans in the works but that doesn’t mean you should neglect the gym. One of the many benefits of regular exercise is that it is linked to a healthy immune system, so stay active all year long. Don’t let a bad cold or flu sweep you off your feet this winter. Take steps to guard your health all season. And remember – if you have any questions about the common cold, the flu, or any other health conditions, your local pharmacist can be a great goto resource. –StatePoint

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Dec. 25 Officer Dowie, with Officer Chris Levchak as backup, knocks on the window failed answered an 8:30 p.m. call to rouse the man, the officabout an individual sleeping ers opened the door, turned in a car on the 500 block of off the motor and shook him Kearny Ave., where he reportawake. edly found Erick Merino, 38, Police said there was a of Kearny, snoozing in a 2010 heavy odor of alcohol and Honda. that driver Julio Sarango, 48, This time, the person in of East Newark, had trouble question was catching some standing and was unable to Zs in the passenger seat and perform field sobriety tests. the car was parked, but its He also reportedly was unable radio was blaring, police said. to complete an Alcotest at Merino was arrested after he HQ. Sarango was charged with was found to have a $1,000 DWI and driving without a Kearny warrant stemming license. from a DWI charge and was remanded to the county jail.

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••• At 11:30 p.m., Officer Esteban Gonzalez answered a call regarding a hit-and-run accident on the 500 block of Belgrove Drive, where a parked 2007 Acura had been struck and pushed onto the sidewalk. A few blocks away, on Trinity Place, Officers Medina and Chris Manolis came upon a heavily damaged 2010 Mazda. Interviewing the people who were walking away from that vehicle, police determined that the driver was an apparently intoxicated Weronika Urban, 18, of Kearny. She was arrested and charged with DWI, DWI while under-

age, leaving the scene of an accident, reckless driving, consumption of alcohol while underage, and having an open container of alcohol [beer] in a motor vehicle. Dec. 27 Shortly before 1 a.m., Officer Mina Ekladious conducted an MV stop on a 2015 Kia after seeing it run a red light at Elm St. and Seeley Ave. Police said driver Aaron Cornielle, 20, of Kearny, was found to have a suspended license and was also given summonses for driving with suspended registration and no insurance as well as the red-light violation.

••• Officer Manolis, on DWI enforcement assignment at 2 a.m., stopped a New York-registered car with a “very loud muffler” at the Belleville Pike and Schuyler Ave. and found that driver Nicholas Scocci, 27, of Middle Village, Queens, had a suspended license and an $80 warrant out of Wildwood Crest. Scocci was arrested, taken to HQ and later released on bail -- taking with him summonses for the muffler violation, the license offense and for failure to surrender a suspended license. – Karen Zautyk

Lincoln Middle School lists honorees

Robert C. Zika Sr., principal of Lincoln Middle School, Kearny, announces the following students who have Principal’s Honors and Honor Roll for Marking Period One:

Julia Liu, Chloe Lopes, Jennisse Lopez, Eddy Lora, Connor MacConchie, Andy Mao, Alexandra Martins, Jennifer Martins, Katelyn Millar, Matthew Mira, Filippo Monte Santo Cascardo, Audrey Principal’s Honors Munro, Sophia Nigro, Owen Grade 7: O’Callaghan, Xiomara OrionNathan Aguilar, Andrea do, Shanel Ormaza, Dominic Aguirre, Richard Alama, Orrico, Leslie Ortega, JohnaAndrew Andrade, Daniel thon Osborn, Nicole Paccha, Antunes, Eric Araque, Carlos Jennifer Parra, Joseph PazmiAscensao, Diana Azevedo, no, Breanna Pifano, Julie Miranda Barrington, Eric Platero, Jason Porras, Hillary Barsanulfo, Nicole Bastidas, Quezada, Barry Rafferty, Tanya Batista, Evelyn BenaSabena Raza, Christopher vides, Daniel Bendezu, Nicho- Reissner, Donavyn Reyes, las Branco, Sebastian Bravo, Daniela Rodriguez Mendieta, Caitlin Briones, Jaclyn CalAlaisha Romero, Yanniris deron, Emily Cepin, Brandon Rosario, Erick Rosas, Hafsah Cevallos, Anastasia ChasaSaeed, Karla Santamaria, benis, Alex Chavez, MariCauan Santos-Silva, Juliana ana Chavez-Carranza, Juan Sarmiento, Veronica Serans, Chumpitaz, Victoria Cimirro, Christopher Serrano, Alfonse Rachel Clarity, Kalsey Colotl, Sessa, Victor Sima, William Martin DaSilva, Chiara Soares, Nicholas Solinski, DaSilva Santos, Nicolle DeNicole Sosa, Ingrid Stokes, LaFuente, John Dec, Archini Melanie Suarez, Cassidy Desai, Francine Diaz, JenSzymanski, Evette Szymanski, nifer Diaz, Christian Duffoo, Iker Taboas, Alexa TeixAya Ejjaki, David Estfanous, eira, Dylan Treanor, Cyprian Madelyn Evanchick, Deborah Ucinski, Natalie Vega, Julia Faria, Kylie Fisher, D’nuno Viscuso, Jayson Yepez, NicoGanhito, Thomas Gingerelli, lette Zika, Kamil Zmuda and Mateusz Glazewski, Laura Thomas Zurkowski. Gosnell, Jaleesha Gutierrez Grade 8: Espinoza, Donivyn Guzman, Salma Abedullah, Alan Jason Gyuro, Alan Herrera, Aguirre, Leandra AlexanSamantha Herrera, Megan der, Nicole Almeida, CitlaHsieh, Nathaniel Jablonski, lli Alvarez-Ruiz, Alexandra Aqsa Jafri, Jayson John, KasAntunes, Stephanie Aquino sandra Jovellanos, Aleksandra Rodriguez, Andrea Aramayo, Krzynowek, Luis Lebron, Briana Barros, Rianna Bel-

anger, Barbara Bellini, Alexis Cajas, Catherine Canaley, Emely Carvajal, Julie Castillo, Nicole Cohen Perez, Kenneth Coris, Jason DaSilva, Miguel Damasceno, Kristen DeMatos, Victoria DeMattos, Lizbeth Diaz, Gabriel DosSantos, Giselle Echeverria, Ammar Elshikh, Sheile Espichan, Brian Espinoza, Giuliana Evangelista, Sara Faria, Tyler Fearon, Nicholas Flores, Noah Fornataro, Livian Franca, Gissela Galarza, Esmeralda Garcia, Nicole Gomez, Evelyn Gonzalez, Matthew Gonzalez, Sharyn Gonzalez, Sophia Gonzalez, Felix Guerrero, Maria Gutierrez, Nube GuzmanPicon, Kareem Hegazy, Emilio Heras, Annie Hong, Eliana Huancaya, Amaya Kelly, Abdul Khalid, Andrew Laracuente, Patrick Lettre, Fiorella Livora, Chengliang Long, Alyssa Lopez, Kelly Lu, Winnie Lu, Nicole Lucero-Huerta, Mairey Madalena, Emily Marette, Camila Marrero, Crystelle Martins, Gabriella Martins, Vanessa Matos, Chris Mendez, Lidya Minase, Olivia Montanino, London Monzon, Katherine Moreira, Victoria Murphy, Apryl Murray, Diana Ordonez, Jamir Ortega-Garcia, Samantha Osorio, Natalia Parafinska, Maya Perez, Kamari Price, Kiara Puga, Prisila Recalde, Faith Remias, Stephanie Reveco Carvajal, Cazandra Romano, Charles Romanowski, Mercedes Rond-

ini Hernandez, Kaylee Salazar, Tiffany Salverredy, Matthew Sammarone, Bianca Sanchez, Richard Sanchez, Kate Santana, Bruno Santos-Seixal, Katelyn Sawaged, Brendan Solano, Margarida Souza, Kevin Stark, Frederick Stein, Tiffany Sun, Thiago Teixeira, Nicole Torre, Paul Trzepla, Michael Uhler, Claudio Ulloa, Adam Wierzgala and Kristina Yaya.

sas, Daniel Silveira, Charlotte Smits, Amaya Souza Nalvarte, Tenzin Topten, Yarissa Varilias, Matthew Viera and Katherine Zavala. Grade 8: Evan Adames, Rebekah Araujo, Daniel Berry, Blair Blevins, Ranphy Cabral, Anne Cabrera, Michael Cardozo, Pedro Carrero, Kevin Chavez, Deonna Clanton, Jolie Coelho, Brian Crespo, Destiny Crespo, Josue Del Valle, GregHonor Roll ory Drefko, Angie Espinoza Grade 7: Arevalo, Zina Fayed, Kayla Jasmin Arca, Diego Arias, Fitzgerald, Lorelei Flanagan, Jacob Baeza, Tom Barco, Jose Rodrigo Gameiro, Sonia Bedon, Walter Bustamante, Garcia, Xavier Garcia, Alyssa Emma Campos, Gabriela Gonzalez, Daniela HabraCarabajal, Edwin Carrera, hamshon, Carina Henriques, Brian Castro, Emily Cepeda, Juan Hernandez, Julia Iglesia, Layla Choffo, Erick Copello Avani Jimenez, Franco JimeSolis, Alexis Crist, Kiara Cruz, nez, Rafael Lavoura, John Cullen, Donovan Da Brandon Loo, Nicole Lopez, Silva, Brianne DaConceicao, Christian Marrero, Julie Samantha De Lima, Brandon Martins, Savannah Martins, DeLaFe, Nicole Duran-AleSkyler Matusz, Katelyn Mcman, Samantha Flores, Kevin Carthy, Carly Michaels, Jack Galarza, Jacobo Galvan, Mar- Michaels, Victoria Moscoso, celo Garcia, Bryan GomezSteven Munoz, Joseph Montejano, Christopher Neves, Thoma Neves, Alexis Goya, Walter Guerrero, Juliet Pastas, Jan Patino, Karla Hernandez, Zaribel HorruitPereira Quishpe, Alexander iner, Shantay Izdebski, Sean Reynaga, Russell Richard, Kane, Bridgette Lopez, Brian Alyssa Rios, Cristofer Rivas Lourenco, Sofia Martins, Garcia, Abigail Rosas, ShanAntonio aRaphael Moody, non Sager, Betsybell Sanchez, Barbara Munoz, Alyzza New- Kelsey Santana, Henry ton, Sabrina Pereira, Mark Soares, Emily Teixeira, JonaPerez, Cecilia Perez Suarez, than Thiele, Mark Tito, BranGardenia Plaza, Maryom don Vanzini, Sean Veiga, Mike Rahman, Derick Rodriguez, Velez, Melissa Waters, Casey Jonathan Rojas, Anthony RoWatson and Susan Zavala.

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Police Chief Thomas Strumolo commended the rescue and fire department, Sgt. Peter Graziano, Officers Eric Stabinski, Anthony Osetto, Matthew Canova, Domenick Argentieri, PJ Sandomenico, Ian Hearns, Joseph Villano and Joseph O’Halloran for their actions and said business owner John DeStefano, of Garutto’s, was one of the first to jump into the murky water. He said although police and fire are trained to respond to incidents like this, it is extremely commendable to see local residents leap into action and help one another in a time of need.

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Kearny TNR (Trap/Neuter/Return) was chosen by K-9 Corner/Bone Appetit ar ery earny as t e beneﬁ iary of their Santa Paws 2015 program. At the event, held Dec. 12 and 13, customers were invited to bring their pets to pose with Santa Claus. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the photos will be used to purchase food and other supplies for the community cats residing in Kearny’s TNR colonies. Photo credit: Barbara Goldberg Standing, from l.: Kearny TNR members Len Twist, Sheila Plotnick, Mike Ryan, and Kathy Kerekes of K-9 Corner. Seated, from l.: TNR member Nicole Zanetakos, Santa Claus, and Kathy De Ray, also of TNR.

Make winter bright with these fireplace tips Fireplaces mean warmth, comfort, and ambiance -- and there’s no better time of year to enjoy one than in the chilly winter months. To make the most of the experience, consider these tips: Safety first With some precautions in mind, the fireplace can be the centerpiece of all your gatherings -- big and small -or even just low-key evenings with the family. First, always keep clothing, furniture, draperies and flammable materials at a safe distance. Don't be shy about using your fireplace while you have visitors. Just be sure guests know that it can be very hot during and after use, and remember that children and pets should always be supervised. Keep the remote control (if your unit has one) out of reach. Factory-provided safety screens, aftermarket freestanding screens, and barriers help reduce burn risk, as they prevent skin from coming into direct contact with hot glass. You can learn more about fireplace safety and request a safety barrier at heatilator.com/FireplaceSafety.aspx What to know A new fireplace can be the

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opment front. Both towns are hoping tapping unexpended balthat existing and anticiances from two previously pated revenues from those issued bonds, to which the projects will put them on monitor consented, officials a more solid fiscal footing and will offer a justification said. to the state for shifting the Typically, the aid is special assistance to part of awarded to economicallytheir regular state aid. distressed communities. “I don’t think Kearny In 2015, Kearny received wants to continue to receive $1.5 million in transitional transitional aid,” Mayor aid and Harrison got $1.6 Alberto Santos told The Obmillion. In 2014, Kearny server recently, especially pocketed $2.5 million; Harrison, $1.95 million. Harrison if the town can get its fair share of energy tax receipts, has been collecting since a part of which that, accord2010, when it started off ing to Santos, “have been with $1.5 million. It got the taken away” by the state to same amount in 2011, then balance its budget. $1.95 million in 2012 and Asked why the town has 2013. yet to litigate the issue with Until the past couple of the state, the mayor said: years, when development “I think it’s a viable case, projects began coming on although our [town] counsel line, Harrison had gone disagrees with me.” through a particularly difAnother area of concern ficult period, having lost a is the water utility account total of 84 municipal employees through layoffs and/ which the town has been partly subsidizing because or attrition and seeing its public safety forces dramati- it has been in deficit for the past few years. Santos excally reduced over a longer pects to see “another water time. rate increase in 2016, regardKearny, which has also seen a drop-off in employees less of the outcome of negoand overall land evaluation, tiations with United [now known as Suez] Water” on is also beginning to see a management of the system. breakthrough on the develTRANSITION from

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after New Year’s, he added. Since the state has been overseeing Harrison’s fiscal operations, “we’ve complied with everything they came up with,” Fife said. “We have a barebones police and fire department, and minimal DPW, we had no municipal or school tax increase in 2015 – in fact we had a small municipal decrease – and our bond rating has improved [to Baa2, the ninth highest Moody’s rating, subject to moderate risk.]” On the development front, a new 330-unit apartment complex along Cifelli Drive opened in 2015, with several ground-floor retail shops expected this year, there could be a groundbreaking for a new hotel on the east side of Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. by March and A&J Seabra plans to open a new upscale food market next to the Wendy’s on Bergen St. around Easter, Fife said. One big fear, however, is what the state Supreme

Court will decide on a tax appeal case involving the Red Bull Arena, the soccer stadium on the east side of Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. Harrison, through its tax attorney Steve Pearlman, has sought to negotiate a settlement but, so far, has been unsuccessful. Fife said the Red Bull organization has paid the taxes on the land and the stadium since its opening in March 2010, averaging approximately between $2 million and $2,250,000 a year but, at the same time, continuing to challenge the legal basis for being taxed at all. A state tax court ruled in the town’s favor but the owners appealed. If Harrison loses the case, it would be a crippling blow to lose those tax revenues. Harrison must also renegotiate contracts with its Civil Service employees, police and fire unions, department heads and police chief. All ran out Dec. 31, 2015.

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Belleville wrestling program moves forward with new coach Pizzi The Belleville High School wrestling program is undergoing another transition period, with former assistant coach Joe Pizzi taking over for Junior Nardone, who resigned at the end of last season. In Pizzi’s eyes, the transition has been a breeze, considering he already knew all the kids from his days as an assistant. “The kids are all familiar with me,” said the 28-year-old Pizzi, a Belleville native and current resident who attended St. Peter’s Prep, the University of Rhode Island and then William Paterson. “Junior and I had pretty much the same philosophy and beliefs, so the transition has been good.” But Pizzi has been left with a young and inexperienced roster, so the challenges are there from the start. “I want to be able to build the program the right way,” Pizzi said. “We have a young team with some veterans sprinkled in. I want to be able to get kids to come out, stick around for a while and there’s no telling what might happen.” When Pizzi realized that Nardone, the former two-time state

champion from Belleville, was stepping down, he wanted to make sure that he would get consideration to replace him. Pizzi is a fulltime physical education teacher in the district, working at Belleville Middle School. “When I heard that Junior was stepping down, I knew what being the head coach would entail,” Pizzi said. “I wanted to try to make the program my own. Being from Belleville, I know what Belleville wrestling is all about. I looked up to a lot of the guys who wrestled at Belleville, back in the days when they were dominant. I want to try to bring it back to that level.” It won’t be easy. “Building a program is all about getting as many kids out as possible and then watch them grow as much as they can,” Pizzi said. Pizzi has assembled a good coaching staff that is willing to work with the wrestlers and show the patience needed as the youngsters endure some growing pains. “We know as a staff that it takes time,” Pizzi said. “We’re going to put as much time as necessee VIEW page

Nutley could actually be better after dream season Maryland-bound Watson leads Maroon Raiders

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The Nutley girls’ basketball team will rely heavily on the talents of senior Blair Watson (l.), one of the top players in the entire state who has already signed her letter of intent with Maryland. Head coach Larry Mitschow (c.) wishes he had Emily Holden (r.) this season, but Holden will miss the year with a hamstring injury.

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crown, winning all four games on the road. It was the first time that year ago, the Nutley Nutley won a state sectional High School girls’ basbasketball title in almost 40 ketball team enjoyed a years, with the last one coming miraculous dream season, one in 1976. that is only found in HollyNow, it appears as if people wood scripts and fairytales. think that dream run can hapThe Maroon Raiders went pen again, mainly because Allfrom being a 7-12 struggling State superstar Blair Watson is team to the No. 13 seed in the back for another year. NJSIAA North Jersey Section “During the summer, I had 2, Group III playoffs to winning higher expectations,” said 10 of their last 11 games and Nutley head coach Larry capturing the state sectional Mitschow. “We’re basically

starting over. We have three freshmen and a sophomore that haven’t played with Blair. So it’s harder to predict what we can do. They’re making freshman mistakes right now. I think they’ll be better by the end of the season. We will be stronger then. I don’t know if we will win more games (the Maroon Raiders ended with 17 wins last year), but we could be a better team. The potential is there.” see RAIDERS next page

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Of course, everything involving the girls’ basketball program at Nutley right now centers around Watson. The 6-foot-1 Watson, who has already signed her national letter of intent to attend the University of Maryland next fall, has picked up where she left off last year – and then some. Clearly, Watson is one of the best players in New Jersey, if not the very best. “By now, everyone is aware of what Blair’s capable of,” Mitschow said. “It’s not a surprise anymore. She’s obviously well known. She has been great. Her work ethic in practice is better. She’s working well and helping the younger kids.” Watson begins play this week just 16 points shy of the school’s all-time scoring record, set by Kim DiVincenzo (the daughter of Essex County Executive Joe DiVincenzo), who scored 1,602 points in her career that

ended in 1999. Watson has a chance to also break the all-time school scoring record, boys or girls, set by Marty Higgins, of 1,855 points. If Watson continues on the scoring pace she’s had after four games, she’ll do it easily. Watson is averaging 25 points per game, with a high total of 29 points reached twice. She also made six 3-pointers in a one-point loss to Ridgewood in the Westwood Holiday Tournament. Mitschow recognizes that Watson is more relaxed and at ease these days. “She’s talking with the younger kids,” Mitschow said. “She’s talking with the coaches and she never did that before. She’s been nothing but phenomenal for us.” Sophomore Sydney Kunz has also been a solid contributor. Kunz scored 14 points in a huge early win over Montclair, helping the Maroon Raiders to have a ranking among the state’s top 20 teams at that point.

“Sydney is a great rebounder for us,” Mitschow said of the 5-foot-7 Kunz, whose brother Austin was a fine baseball player for Nutley a few years ago and is currently a catcher at Alvernia University in Pennsylvania. “She’s scoring about eight points per game and has been all over the place for us.” Freshman Courtney Wilde is a 5-foot-5 point guard who has also chipped in with some scoring. “She likes to go to the basket, but she can also shoot the three (point shot),” Mitschow said. “She’s a good offensive player who is learning more every day.” Wilde scored 12 points in games against Demarest and Ridgewood in the Westwood tourney. Another freshman is Rebecca Granata, a 5-foot-7 swing player. “She’s a work in progress,” Mitschow said. “She needs to get her confidence back. She’s developing that a little now.” Junior Jen Callaghan, the

soccer standout who started on last year’s state sectional champion, is also back. “She’s our best defender,” Mitschow said. “She was a role player last year, but she’s stepped it up this year. She really is a great defender.” Freshman Alaina Feaster is a 5-foot-10 center who is also learning on the fly. “Her post presence is essential,” said Mitschow, especially when Watson is roaming around on the outside. “We have to work on her scoring a little bit. She gets chances with offensive rebound put backs that she needs to make.” Mitschow is basically playing with a six-player rotation right now, owning a 3-2 record, but a 2-0 mark in the Super Essex Conference-American Division, in a league that features such tough teams as Montclair, Shabazz, East Orange and Bloomfield Tech. Mitschow would have had some help from softball pitching ace Emily Holden, but the standout hurler injured a

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hamstring during the pre-season and is lost for the season. Mitschow is confident that the injury will not restrict Holden from playing softball. Despite not having a deep roster, Mitschow is confident that the Maroon Raiders will be a state playoff contender again this season. “I like the personality of the kids,” Mitschow said. “I think we just have to get the kids comfortable playing with Blair in terms of getting her the ball, realizing where she is on the floor. But the potential is definitely there. I can’t predict that we can win it again, but we can definitely contend. Let’s see what happens. I don’t know if we can go as far as we did last year and win, but this team will be a stronger and better team.” One thing is for sure: the Maroon Raiders won’t be a No. 13 seed this year and Watson will be recognized as one of the state’s best players every single time she walks into a gym.

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the Bloomfield Tournament. “He should do well this sary into the program. We year,” Pizzi said. “He defiknow that there’s a lot of nitely has the experience.” Senior Luis Ovando is work that needs to be done.” The Buccaneers have only the team’s 126-pounder, but competed in two dual meets Ovando was bothered by thus far, losses to Columbia some preseason injuries and just received clearance to of Maplewood/South Orreturn to the mat. Ovando ange and Northern ValleyDemarest of Bergen County. placed at District 14 last year and advanced to Region They also competed in the holiday Bloomfield Tourna- 4. “We’re looking forward to ment, where Pizzi saw some getting him back,” Pizzi said. positive signs. Junior Giovanni Al“A lot of our kids wrestled tamirano has been replacing very tough,” Pizzi said. “It’s Ovando in the lineup at 126 a pretty tough tournament. in the early going. But the good thing about it Senior Joe Buonanno is was that there was a varsity the 132-pounder. Buonanno tournament and one for JV has been active in Belleville (junior varsity). So we put the guys out there who were wrestling since his days with the town’s great recreaready to go varsity and let the others gain some experi- tion program. At 138 pounds, the Buccaence at their level.” neers have a bit of a novIn all, seven Buccaneers wrestled on the varsity level elty in sophomore Katelyn Araujo. Yes, Araujo is a girl and 13 got to get their feet going up against boys. wet on the JV side. “She’s doing well,” Pizzi “I think that helps our said. “She’s a very tough younger kids and we can build from there,” Pizzi said. wrestler and she’s holding Looking at the Buccaneers’ her own against the boys, doing her best. She did some lineup, they currently do not have a 106-pounder, nor good strength training in do they have a heavyweight. the offseason to get ready. The other guys on the team So that puts Pizzi in a bit are very respectful and she of a bind, realizing he’s in doesn’t get treated any difa 12-point hole every dual ferently.” meet before any wrestler Junior John Centanni takes the mat. is another wrestler at 138 “It is a little tough right pounds, but he’s been innow, but we have to see if we can get through it,” Pizzi jured of late. Senior Jefferson Renard said. is the team’s 145-pounder. Senior Luis Cardenas is Renard was around the .500 the team’s 113-pounder. “He’s a first-year wrestler mark last season. Justin Ungab is the Bucs’ who is giving everything he has,” Pizzi said. “But it is all 152-pounder. “He’s a hard worker,” Pizzi new to him.” said of the senior Ungab. Senior Thomas Graziano “He’s become a pretty good is the Bucs’ 120-pounder. wrestler and does a good Graziano, one of the more experienced members of the job.” Senior Joseph Nguyen is squad, finished second at VIEW from

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the Buccaneers’ 160-pounder. Nguyen won 14 matches last season. “He has only one loss this season,” Pizzi said. “He’s very strong in his upper body and that helps him. He also trained hard in the offseason to get ready for this year.” Senior Johannes Ortiz is the team’s 170-pounder. “Last year was his first year wrestling and he learned a lot,” Pizzi said. “He’s a strong kid who’s come a long way.” Freshman Gabriel DePalma is the team’s 182-pounder. It’s not an easy weight class for a freshman, going up mostly against kids three and four years older with a ton more experience. “He’s a football player who decided to come out this

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but he still has a long way to go,” Pizzi said. Sophomore Jhordan Cubas is the 220-pounder. Cubas is another first-year wrestler. Pizzi is trying to find a way to get sophomore Brad Murillo into the lineup. Murillo just received clearance to return to the team, but he’s missed almost a full month, so it will take some time for Murillo to work his way back. “He’s a good wrestler,” Pizzi said. “He trains with wrestling clubs all year. We have to find a way to get him into the lineup.” The road for the young Bucs doesn’t get any easier. They have to face neighboring rival Nutley and always tough Millburn this week. But that will not detract young Pizzi at all. He’s a young coach with a young team. It’s a perfect recipe for growth in a program. “It’s absolutely an exciting experience for me,” Pizzi said. “Once I got the head coaching job, it’s all anyone could talk about. I’m excited about it. The kids are great and receptive. We have a long way to go, but I’m up for the challenge.” A homegrown Belleville kid who still lives in the town and teaches in the district. It seems like a perfect setting for someone like Joe Pizzi and the Belleville wrestling program.

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“We’re very tall,” Ramirez said. “We have four girls who are 5-foot-11 and taller. I’m right at home with these fter enduring a tough girls.” 6-14 campaign where Ramirez stands about she graduated seven 5-foot-10. seniors, Belleville High “We’re working on their School girls’ basketball timing and their understandcoach Liz Ramirez is taking ing of the game,” Ramirez a different approach this said. “But the one thing you season. can’t teach, we have. You “I’ve basically started all can’t teach height.” over,” Ramirez said. “We The Buccaneers currently have two seniors and the have a 1-3 record heading rest are all sophomores and into regular season action in freshmen. So we’re very the Super Essex Conference. young. While I’m looking “We’re getting a good idea forward to the future with of what we have and the these girls, there’s no time girls are getting a good feel like the present. I’d like to of where we’re at,” Ramirez get it done with the team I said. “We have a couple of have now.” girls who got a lot of varsity Ramirez likes one predomtime last year and we’re inant factor about her team.

relying on them.” One of those players is 5-foot-10 senior guard Priscilla Olavarria, who has been nothing short of spectacular through the first four games of the season. Olavarria had a 25-point game in a win over Montclair Immaculate and has reached double digits in scoring in all four contests. This all comes with Olavarria having to learn a new position. “Last year, she played the four (power forward) for us,” Ramirez said. “This year, she’s playing the two (shooting guard). She’s very comfortable with the move. She averaged about five or six points per game last year.”

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The Belleville girls’ basketball team looks to be vastly improved over last year’s 6-14 squad. Front row, from l., are Janelle Ramirez and Jehann Dabon. Back row, from l., are Emani Hill, Priscilla Olavarria, head coach Liz Ramirez, Janae Bryant and Gianna Benacquista.

So there’s an obvious improvement. “She has much more confidence,” Ramirez said. “She is a very well rounded athlete. It’s been a seamless transition for her changing positions.” The team’s new point guard is freshman fireball Jehann Dabon, who has been excellent thus far. Dabon had 12 points in a game against St. Elizabeth Academy and 11 in the win over

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three sisters who played for Belleville before her, has been a godsend thus far. She scored 15 points and grabbed nine rebounds in the game against St. Elizabeth. “She’s improved tremendously,” Ramirez said. “She’s also a good athlete. She can get outside and shoot the 3-pointer. It’s a weapon we could use and we’re going to see how that works. But she’s a presence down low.” Sophomore Emani Hill is the team’s power forward. Hill stands 5-foot-10. “She has a nice shot from the elbow and is one of our best free throw shooters,” Ramirez said. “We’re working on her becoming a better rebounder.” Janelle Ramirez (no relation to the coach) is another starter who is also 5-foot-10. “She’s a very good player and she’s very tough,” Ramirez said of Janelle. “She just needs a little more finesse to her game. But when she gets a rebound, no one is taking that away from her.” Senior Janae Bryant is a 5-foot-9 forward and team captain.

“She’s a great rebounder, but she’s also a very good all around team leader,” Ramirez said of Bryant. Senior Keila Garcia, who is also a standout softball and soccer player at Belleville, is a 5-foot-4 guard who adds depth to the backcourt. Needless to say, the pieces are there for the Buccaneers. “We’re much improved over last year and we definitely expect more,” Ramirez said. “I think we can get into the states (the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 1, Group IV bracket). We’re definitely capable of getting there. But now, it has to happen.” The Buccaneers can also be more competitive in the Super Essex Conference Independence Division, where they face teams like Montclair Kimberley Academy, Arts, Science Park and Newark Central, all of Newark, Cedar Grove, Glen Ridge and Golda Och. “It’s a good group,” Ramirez said. “The younger kids just need a little more experience.” Time will certainly tell.

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most expensive markets are $1 million or more. The price difference between the most expensive community in California and the most affordable in Ohio is $2.2 million. So what accounts for this major value discrepancy in similarsized homes? Here are several ways in which “where” matters most. Local industry Job opportunities available in a given sector can have a huge impact on the market. For example, the continued tech sector growth in Silicon Valley is one of the factors making it one of those most expensive communities in the country. Revitalization Over time, revitalization efforts can make certain communities more attractive to buyers. When a city or region sees an economic and cultural renaissance this influences the market. Buyers value related factors like safety, a walkable main street, public transit options and green

spaces. Schools You may not have children, but it’s still important to investigate the quality of local schools. This factor can have a major impact on every homeowner. Region Regional factors can have a huge effect on a given locality’s pricing. These can include yearround weather patterns, proximity to natural beauty like beaches and mountains for outdoor activities like skiing and surfing, and commuting outlook. For more details about the report, or to see how your area stacks up, visit hlr.coldwellbanker.com. Buying or selling a home is a very emotional process. Whether you’re listing your home or thinking of moving, take location into consideration. Doing so can help you determine your lifestyle priorities and place an appropriate value on a particular property. –StatePoint

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Start planning now for fiscal safety net The majority of Americans say retirement investing is a priority, but more than half consider Social Security a top-three source for funding retirement, and 40% of millennials expect Social Security (along with 401(k)s and pensions) to fund their golden years, according to Capital One Investing’s Financial Freedom Survey. “With the future of Social Security uncertain, all Americans, and millennials in particular, should be proactively planning for their financial futures,” said Yvette Butler, president of Capital One Investing, a full-service brokerage. “There are consequences to sitting on the sidelines, most importantly a smaller nest egg in the long-term.” Capital One Investing found 93% of millenni-

als say that distrust of the markets, lack of knowledge, little understanding of pricing and costs, and general complexities make them feel less confident about investing. “Now more than ever, the onus is on the individual investor to plan for a financially stable future,” said Butler. “The industry needs to offer millennial investors educational tools and transparent products that will support them as they do so.” With that in mind, Butler offers several ideas that may help younger investors establish a straightforward financial plan they can stick to. • tart earl he earlier you start planning and investing, the better. Once you have an emergency fund saved, you may want to consistently contribute

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to a diversified retirement account to try to maximize your long-term gains. Even small amounts invested today can add up over time. Tools like the ShareBuilder Investment Plan enable you to invest a set dollar amount and buy fractional shares of stocks, ETFs and mutual funds. • o online n online investing account is easy to open and doesn’t require a lot of cash to get started, and online investing and mobile apps give you increased on-the-go flexibility. Low-cost portfolio building tools that take into acACROSS 1. Buzz off 6. Dunce 9. Back of the neck 13. Big Dipper shape 14. Rejuvenating spot 15. Succeed 16. Helped 17. Waikiki garb 18. *Like characters played by Lon Chaney 19. *Marx brother 21. *Famously played title role in “Cleopatra” 23. *1950s teen idol, ___ Hunter 24. Not that 25. Thrilla in Manila boxer 28. Friendly jab on Facebook 30. Set aside as inferior 35. Marijuana user’s hookah 37. Stole material 39. Cowboy sport 40. Christmas season 41. Boston hockey player e i dis ﬁlle 44. Holiday activity? 46. Caffeine tree 47. Egg holder 48. *1979 Sean Connery and Natalie Wood clunker 50. Newton, e.g. 52. “____ no evil,...” 53. Spew profanities 55. Roman road 57. *Scarlett O’Hara or Blanche DuBois 60. *Katharine or Audrey 64. Asian chew 65. Springsteen’s “Born in the ____” 67. Make baby food? 68. Mountain ridge 69. #37 Across, e.g. 70. English county 71. Training spots 72. ATM extra 73. Doled out cards DOWN 1. Smeltery refuse eo a i s ic 3. Edible root of taro plants 4. Alaska native 5. Train station porter’s head gear 6. Northern European capital 7. *Kong, e.g. 8. Country singer ____ Hill 9. Season to be jolly 10. 1970s hairdo 11. *Laurel and Hardy or Abbott and Costello

count your investment horizon and risk tolerance can also help develop a strategy that works for you. • et ed cated rom stocks and bonds to mutual funds, ETFs, IRAs and 401(k)s, there are a lot of strategies and vehicles out there, and it may seem overwhelming at first. In fact, according to Capital One Investing’s survey, more than half of investors of all ages say their lack of knowledge and experience in investing hinders them from feeling confident about taking action. You may eliminate this barrier by exploring free financial resources and edu-

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Alexander L. Davies Sr. Alexander L. Davies Sr. died at home on Jan. 2. He was 65. Born in Govan, Scotland, he lived most of his life in Kearny. Visiting will be on Tuesday, Jan. 5, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., at the Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, Jan. 6, at 11 a.m., from the funeral home. Private cremation will follow. To leave online condolence, please visit www.armitgewiggins.com. Alec is survived by his parents Leslie and Anne (nee Hardie) Davies, and his children Allyson Sexton and Alex Davies, and his grandchildren Andrew, James, Rebecca and Mallory. Also surviving are his brother and sister Leslie and Kimberly (her husband Billy Leahy) Davies and his nieces Paige, Keara and Brooke. Alec was predeceased by his son-inlaw Brett Sexton. Alec was a man full of life and a zeal for fun. He was a member of both the Elks and the Moose lodges. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider voting for any candidate who challenges Hillary Clinton. Juana Norma Gonzales Juana Norma Gonzales, of Harrison, passed away at home after a long battle with cancer on Dec. 29. She was 58. Funeral services were under the direction of Mulligan Funeral Home, Harrison. A funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Anthony’s Church, East Newark. Her interment took place in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Born in Lima, Peru, Juana came to the United States in 1990 where she lived in Newark and Harrison since 1990. She worked as a nurse’s aide for Crane’s Mill Nursing Home in West Caldwell. She loved to go dancing in her free time. She is survived by her beloved husband Jose Lara, loving son Steven Solis, dear sisters and brothers Maria Neyra, Judith Sikkos, Christina Casanova, Mario, Hector and Luis Gonzales. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.mul-

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Private funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Richard E. Grierson Sr. Mulligan Funeral Home, HarRichard E. Grierson Sr., of rison. North Bergen, died on Dec. 20. Frank served his country in He was 78. the United States Navy. Upon Arrangements were by the the completion of his service, Armitage Wiggins Funeral he was employed by the United Home in Kearny. A funeral States Postal Service in Newark, Mass was celebrated on Tuesuntil he retired in 1992. He was day. Dec. 29, at Queen of Peace an active member of the SpringChurch in North Arlington and field Elks and Hillside Knights burial followed in Holy Cross of Columbus #3197. Frank Cemetery in North Arlington. enjoyed the Yankees, Cowboys To leave online condolences, and Patriots, but above all else, please visit www.armitagewighe enjoyed the “Sunshine”. gins.com. Frank was predeceased by Richard was a builder. He his parents Francis and Irena owned REG and S Construction Kuchek (nee Kucinska), his Co. in North Bergen. sister Barbara and companion He is survived by his loving Nellie Dolias. companion Nery Maldonado To send condolences to his along with her family. He was family, please visit www.multhe father of Jackie, Margaret, liganfh.com. Cynthia and the late Richard. Also surviving him are his Jorge Luis Lucas grandchildren Vanessa, RichJorge Luis Lucas, of Kearny, ard, Tiffany, Riley, Maggie and died at home on Dec. 30. He Tyler and four great-grandchil- was 47. dren. Arrangements were by the Armitage Wiggins Funeral Stella Jacewich Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Stella Jacewich (nee Kearny, followed by a private Krynicki), 95, of North Arlingcremation. ton, died Dec. 31 at the HackenJorge is survived by his lovsack University Medical Center ing wife Pierina and loving sons in Hackensack. Santiago and Hernan along Born in Jersey City, she lived with brothers and sisters. in North Arlington for the past 55 years. She was a member of Muriel A. Sadowski the Rosary Society of Queen of Muriel A. Sadowski passed Peace Church and the North away peacefully on Dec. 30 surArlington Nutrition Center. rounded by her loving family. Stella was the beloved wife She was 91. of the late Frank Jacewich, the She was born in Newark. devoted mother of Dr. Linda Her arrangements were Mary Jacewich , the adored handled by Thiele-Reid Fudaughter of the late Frances neral Home, 585 Belgrove Drive, (nee Brozozowska) and Felix Kearny. Her funeral Mass was Krynicki, the dear sister of the held at St. Cecilia’s Church, late Harriet Rovito, Sophie Kearny, followed by burial in Mogilski, Helen Ortiz, Anna Holy Cross Cemetery, North Slomin, Philip, Peter, Henry, Jo- Arlington. seph and Julia Krynicki and the She lived most of her life cherished aunt of many nieces in Harrison before moving to and nephews. Kearny. She was a member of Arrangements were by the Holy Cross Rosary Society. She Parow Funeral Home, 185 worked for Charles Bessler Ridge Road, North Arlington. in Irvington where she met A funeral Mass was held at Our her late husband Charles A. Lady Queen of Peace Church, Sadowski. North Arlington. Interment was She was a loving mother to in Holy Cross Cemetery, North her only daughter Alice SaArlington. dowski, loving grandmother to Genevieve Erezuma (Pat), Frank ‘Stash’ Kuchek the late Winifred and Charles Frank “Stash” Kuchek, of Har- Fox, Charles M. Sadowski and rison, passed away peacefully Nicole Poncio (Jr.), loving greaton Dec. 20. He was 78. grandmother of 11 and loving

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active in the Polish National Home of Harrison. He was the Grand Marshal of the 2008 Jan ‘John’ Sulkowski South Bergen/West Hudson Jan “John” Sulkowski, of Pulaski Parade, as well as being Woodbridge, entered into a member of the Polish Pulaski eternal rest surrounded by his Club and its Parade Committee. family on Jan.2. He was 76. He is survived by his beThe funeral will be conductloved wife, Jadwiga (married ed from the Mulligan Funeral 20 years), loving children, Tom Home, 331 Cleveland Ave., Har- Sulkowski and his wife Lisa rison, on Tuesday, Jan. 5, at 9:15 and Monica Rockswold and her a.m., followed by a funeral Mass husband, Cody, dear step-chilat Our Lady of Czestochowa dren, Tomek Milanski and ZanChurch, Harrison, at 10 a.m. eta Milanska, seven grandchilFriends may call on Tuesday dren, cherished siblings, Jerry, from 8:45 a.m. Cremation will Mark and Kathy Sulkowski as be private. For information or well as many nieces, nephews directions, or to send condoand cousins. lences to his family, please visit In lieu of flowers, the family www.mulliganfh.com. would appreciate donations to: Born in Debowo, Poland, Jan American Diabetes Association, lived in Piscataway for more P.O. Box 2680, North Canton, than 20 years before moving to Ohio 44720 or in care of the Woodbridge over 20 years ago. funeral home in loving memory He was a self-employed indusof Jan. trial painting contractor for over 35 years, retiring in 2010. Sylvia K. Thompson He was a parishioner of Our Sylvia K. “Sibbi” Thompson Lady of Czestochowa Church in (nee Coffin), 69, of Barnegat, Harrison. passed away, after a nine-year In his free time, Jan was very see OBITS page

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