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By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent LYNDHURST – The Lyndhurst Township Board of Commissioners voted last Tuesday to give raises to members of PBA Local 202 but bypassed – for now at least – two captains represented by the Superior Officers Association, one of whom has a suit pending against the township. The commissioners also awarded a retroactive salary hike to Dep. Police Chief Carmine Litterio, who was appointed to that post despite Police Chief James O’Connor recommending someone else – Det. Capt. John Valente – who ended up suing over the issue. At any rate, as the result of a new contract agreement between the township and Local 202, the commissioners approved a new salary guide for patrol officer, detective, sergeant and lieutenant. The two-year guide, covering 2016 and 2017, provides for annual 2% pay increases. Township CFO Robert Benecke told The Observer that the raises for 47 cops will cost the township about $120,000 each year. Under the new guide, annual pay for patrol officer at maximum step of the guide see COP RAISES page

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By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – oncerns about energy issues and parking garage design involving a proposed 260-unit residential project in the

town’s waterfront redevelopment area were expected to be addressed at the Feb. 24 meeting of the Harrison Planning Board. Last month, the board granted site plan approval to Heller Urban Renewal LLC for construction of The

Hub at Harrison Station, one 11-story and four 5-story buildings to accommodate a total of 640 apartments, with ground floor retail and amenities, at 700 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. It also signed off on plans for an Investors Bank at 301

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KEARNY – This Saturday, Feb. 27, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., there will be a very special meet-andgreet at the K-9 Corner, 169 Midland Ave. Adoptable dogs from the Associated Humane

Societies of New Jersey’s Newark shelter will be on hand (and paw) to make your acquaintance and, hopefully, find forever homes. Among the guests will be a very special pooch named Ace, who inspired not only this event but also one dedicated woman’s crusade to

remove the stigma from innercity animal shelters and the canines that are crowded into them. That woman is Eileen McDonald of Bloomfield, who, along with her husband Thomas Patterson, have been running a dog-fostering program called Forgotten Tails

Harrison Ave., in place of the existing Farinhas Bakery, and greenlighted plans by Fernando Rodrigues to put up two 2-family dwellings at 105-107 Cross St., now occupied by two smaller houses see APTS page

since 2000. About a month ago, McDonald paid a visit to the AHS shelter at 124 Evergreen Ave. in Newark to pick up a dog for someone who wanted to foster it. While there, she met shelter volunteer Sherri Powell-Laraway, see DOGS page

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By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent NORTH ARLINGTON –

s part of its plans to help revitalize the southern end of its commercial district, North Arlington is pitching the idea of building a garage at the NJ Transit bus turnaround on Ridge Road. Mayor Joseph Bianchi said that tentative plans have been discussed with NJ Transit for a “two-story deck above the existing bus loop,” to accommodate parking for residents, shoppers and employees above and an enclosed area for buses below. “We need parking at that end of Ridge Road,” the mayor said. “There’s a lot of doctors’ offices, in particular, so the nurses and patients need a place to park.” And, he added, “If NJ Transit partners with us on this project, I think it would be a home run for them because their buses would be covered. Plus, when it snows, we don’t send a plow to clean out their lot so their buses would be protected by the garage.” Most likely, Bianchi said, the borough will explore the possibility of financing through the Bergen County Improvement Authority, which may be teaming with Ridgewood in the underwriting of a 325-car parking deck on Hudson St. in the village’s downtown. If bonds are floated to pay the upfront construction costs, the borough would look to pay off the principal and interest with revenues collected from parking fees, said Bianchi. Asked for comment, an NJ Transit spokeswoman said: “Representatives from North Arlington approached NJ

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The NJ Transit bus turnaround on Ridge Road where North Arlington wants to put up deck parking.

Transit regarding their plans for the site on Ridge Road. Currently this is a transfer point for NJT buses. The discussion was preliminary. NJ Transit has asked for the borough to provide more details of the proposal. Once we receive that, we will be able to evaluate and consider all of the options.” Disclosure of the borough’s plans was contained in the December 2015 N.A. Economic Development Report filed with the mayor and Borough Council by redevelopment consultant Robert Ceberio. In conversations with NJ Transit’s real estate group and intergovernmental affairs representatives, the borough proposed “acquiring the air rights over the bus depot for the purpose of building a multi-level parking structure,” Ceberio said. The transit agency wanted to know who would use the facility, if bus commuters could park there, how potential nearby development would impact it and whether the garage could be tied to other mass transit opportunities, he said. More specifically, Ceberio said, they “asked for a pre-

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liminary engineering design to show there would be enough clearance for the turnaround section of the site and to dedicate sufficient spaces to people using the buses.” Given that the turnaround serves northbound and southbound commuters, Ceberio said there’s a possibility that the facility could also be tied to Meadowlink/EZ Ride shuttle service making stops at the Harrison PATH or Lyndhurst rail station. Ceberio said the borough’s “next stop” will be at the BCIA to see if the agency is willing to partner in the project and if it is, “our goal … is to encumber the engineering costs within the potential county participation.” Although there is an indoor metered parking deck just a block or so from the NJT turnaround, Ceberio said that it is typically “fully utilized.” Just north of the turnaround is an 18-space outdoor municipal parking lot which, Ceberio said, “could be made part of the garage project” to provide more space. How many parking spaces the proposed garage would accommodate is still an open question, as is the construc-

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tion cost, Ceberio said. Planners generally use a formula that calculates “$20,000 to $25,000 per space” for deck parking structures, he added. Asked about the design of such a structure, Ceberio said there is a “potential for a mirror image” of the parking facility planned by Ridgewood. Meanwhile, Ceberio said that plans for the conversion of the old Bethlehem Steel site to a FedEx distribution center are proceeding, with the county planning board expected to meet shortly to review any drainage issues that may cause flooding of properties within two acres of the project site. “I see no problem whatsoever,” Ceberio said. He said the project engineer has provided the board with “a model as to how the developer’s drainage system will not impact those properties on Porete Ave.” And, Ceberio said, in December, the borough planning board approves plans for a new roadway that will link the FedEx site to the Belleville Pike at a point somewhere between the existing Porete Ave. access and the trestle further down the hill.

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hortly after 10 p.m. on Friday, Feb 12, Officers Michael Santucci and Esteban Gonzalez were dispatched to Kearny and Laurel Aves. on the report of a disorderly group and a “fight brewing” at the intersection. They found a “very large” crowd, mainly juveniles, on the sidewalk and spilling out into the streets. The group was loud and angry, and when the officers arrived, chants of “F--- the police” began, KPD Chief John Dowie reported. The youths ignored orders to disperse and began to converge on the officers. One 14-year-old Kearny boy, in particular, was described as being “very aggressive and profane.” When he refused to cease and desist, he was placed under arrest, fought attempts to take him into custody and had to be thrown to the ground and forcibly cuffed, police said. A call had gone out for additional KPD units, and responding Officer Vic Girdwood arrested a 17-year-old Kearny male, described as being “as hostile and profane as the 14-year-old.” During the second arrest, police said, they heard a metallic object hit the ground and recovered a cigarette lighter shaped like a gun. The two youths were taken to headquarters and charged with disorderly conduct and curfew violation. In addition, the 14-year-old was charged with obstruction, resisting arrest and aggravated assault on a police officer. (Editor’s note: The crowd was eventually dispersed and everyone went home, some of whom, we surmise, to tweet various juvenile whinges and whinings about the big, bad police.) ••• Other recent reports from the Kearny police blotter included the following: Feb. 11 Sgt. Michael Gonzalez, on off-duty detail at ShopRite at 7 p.m., recognized Martin Sanchez, 34, of Newark, and confirmed that he had a $790 shoplifting warrant from Bloomfield. On-duty Officer Chris Manolis was dispatched to make the arrest. Sanchez

was charged on the warrant and with possession of a hypodermic needle, and Kearny Judge Thomas D. McKeon tacked on another $1,000 bail, with no 10% option.

Feb. 14 Officers Sean Kelly and Daniel Lopez, on patrol at Davis Ave. and Tappan St. at 5 p.m., spotted Lawrence Greer, 49, of Kearny, confirmed he had four outstanding warrants and arrested him on same. These, police said, were: a $5,000 Newark warrant on a charge of possession of burglar tools; $500, Maplewood, theft-related; $250, Little Silver, interference with transportation; and $250, Kearny, failure to appear. After Greer was processed at HQ , the various jurisdictions were notified and Greer was transported to the Hudson County Jail. ••• At 11:30 p.m., Officer Stephen Podolski responded to the QuickChek lot on the report of an individual passed out in a motor vehicle. There, police said, he found Ernesto Torres, 44, of Elizabeth, asleep at the wheel of a 2007 Dodge truck, with its engine running. After field sobriety tests, Torres was arrested and charged with DWI, refusal to take an Alcotest at HQ , and driving while suspended.

and possession of burglar tools and was taken to the county jail that afternoon.

the car, police said, he detected the odor of marijuana and found that driver Tiffany Cohen, 33, of Belleville, was in Feb. 17 possession of a ziplock bag At 3 a.m., Officer Jon Dowie and a vaporizer, both containwas running random license ing suspected pot. Cohen plate checks at the Belleville was charged with possession Pike and Passaic Ave. when his of the drug and paraphernamobile computer alerted him lia, possession of a CDS in a that the owner/operator of a MV, driving while suspended 2010 Toyota had a suspended and failure to surrender a suslicense. When he stopped pended license.

••• Officers Kelly and Lopez, in the area of Passaic and N. Midland Aves. at 9 a.m., observed Nicholas Hess, 37, of Kearny, on the abandoned train trestle over the Passaic River. Police said a check revealed he was wanted on a $3,000 drug-related warrant from Newark. He was arrestsee KPD page

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Hub at Harrison Station: 5 buildings, 647 apts.

Class size at charter school pegged at no more than 20 By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent

all to handle a projected enrollment of 360 students in grades K through 5. rail crossing at Fifth St. to Throughout the developKEARNY – Its website pledges to limit he Hub at Harrison ensure proper drainage and ment, there will “covered” Hudson Arts & Science the size of each class to no Station, a 9.7-acre and surface parking for a total assuming a “fair share” of the Charter School, slated to more than 20 students. triangular-shaped site, of 657 spaces, fitness facilities costs to replace, synchronize open this September at the The Kearny-based school is bounded by PATH rail lines for residents only and “terthe timing of traffic control site of the former Mater will be part of newly conto the south, Conrail’s main signals along FER Blvd. race amenity spaces.” Dei Academy (St. Stephen’s stituted nonprofit iLearn line and siding to the north Because projected sanitary In return for the developer School) on Midland Ave. in Schools network, springing and Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. agreeing to the use of Angelo sewer flows from The Hub Kearny, is projecting it will be from the North Jersey Arts South to the west. are expected to exceed 8,000 Cifelli Drive and the extenoperating at a per-pupil cost & Science Charter Schools, Located in a flood zone, the sion of S. Fifth St. as public gallons per day – a total daily of $9,493. comprising separate charter project is designed so that flow of 110,560 gallons per day rights-of-way through the That estimate is less than school districts (Bergen, Pas“first finished floors will be at property, the Planning Board from residential and retail useither of the current per-pupil saic, Paterson and now Hud11 feet elevation,” according to has approved 10-foot-wide ers is projected – the develcosts listed in their respective son) operating under iLearn the approved site plan. oper must secure a treatment sidewalks to allow for adwebsites, for the Kearny Pub- Schools, each with its own The project will be built in ditional landscaping and the works approval from Harlic School district ($12,791) or board of trustees but benefittwo phases: the first phase rison and the Passaic Valley waiving of a requirement for Jersey City ($17,500), the two ing from shared academic and will see two five-story buildSewerage Commission. garden walls or ornamental districts from which HASCS technology services, includings rise in the northwest fencing to set off residential Still to be negotiated bewill be drawing the lion’s ing STEAM (Science, Techcorner of the site. Both will tween the developer and the setback. share of students. nology, Engineering, Arts & account for 209 apartments town is a redeveloper agreeThe developer will bear HASCS spokeswoman Math) program. and 8,100 square feet of retail. the expense of installing a ment which is expected to Shannon O’Reilly, who shared An admissions lottery was Phase 2 calls for two addiresult in a PILOT (Payment new 5-feet-wide sidewalk the school’s calculations, held last month for “out-oftional 5-story buildings and in Lieu of Taxes) arrangeon the west side of Fifth St. said the school anticipates district” students – those one 11-stories, all of which ment to be awarded the under the railroad bridge 30 classroom teachers, five living outside Kearny and will accommodate 431 apartbuilder, inasmuch as all the and new curbing to Essex instructional aides, four Title Jersey City – who “may not ments and 7,800 square feet other waterfront builders – St., replacing and connectI support teachers, three comprise more than 10% of of retail. with the exception of the Red ing the existing storm water administrators and 13 nonthe total enrollment of the Two of the five-story struc- line to the valve serving the Bulls Arena – have received instructional positions, such school,” O’Reilly said. tures will front along Frank E. hydrant at Essex and to the long-term tax abatements. as medical, office, custodial, “Residents from Kearny and Rodgers Blvd. – Ron Leir existing two inlets near the guidance and special services, Jersey City who had submitted applications up until the January deadline were offered a two-week long open enrollment period through Feb. 12,” she said. The man who stops advertising 701 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd., Harrison, NJ A second lottery, for which to save money Located in Mall a March 25 submission deadis like the man who stops the clock MON-FRI 9:30AM-7:30PM line has been set, will be held to save time. SAT 9:00AM-6:30PM in April “to fill any remaining spots for both in-district and - Thomas Jefferson

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Feb. 14 At about 12:30 p.m., an 18-year-old Harrison man came into HQ with his father and a friend to report that around

midnight, he was speaking on his mobile phone in front of his residence, in the 100 block of Patterson St., when a black 4-door Honda with tinted windows pulled up near him. He told police that after the vehicle came to a stop, someone inside asked him to come over. As he approached the vehicle, the front seat passenger brandished a large knife in his direction, attempting to make contact with him, he told police. Instead, he told police, he jumped away from the car and while doing so, swung his right hand at the passenger, hitting the vehicle which then drove away. The man told police that inside the car, there appeared to be five black males, who appeared to be in their late teens to early 20s. It is unclear why the man waited so long to inform police about the incident. Feb. 17 Officer Joseph Sloan was on patrol, at 10:46 p.m., when he observed a 2011 maroon 4-door Kia Sorrento traveling westbound on Harrison Ave. at a high rate of speed, police said. Police said Sloan followed the vehicle, activating his emergency lights and siren, and tried to conduct a motor vehicle stop at Harrison and Davis Ave. After the officer got out of his car and approached the vehicle, the driver reportedly threw a clear plastic bag out of the driver’s window, and quickly accelerated, turning right on to Davis. Sloan recovered the bag, inside of which he found green vegetation believed to be marijuana, police said. He then got back in his patrol car and resumed pursuit of the vehicle northbound on Davis, at which point the driver turned left onto William St. and came to a stop at the dead-end. Sloan pulled up behind the vehicle, ordered the driver to shut off the engine and called for backup. After Officer Michael Halpin arrived, Sloan and Halpin approached the vehicle and Sloan ordered the driver, Junior Northover, 30, of Newark, to exit. After he was handcuffed

and read his rights, police said Northover told the officers, “OK. I’m sorry, I got nervous and threw the bag of weed out the window.” Inside the vehicle, police said, was a passenger who was

found to have no active warrants and was released. The Kia was towed from the scene. Northover was charged with possession of 50 grams or more of CDS, hindering apprehension of prosecution and resist-

ing arrest. He was also issued three motor vehicle summonses and was instructed to appear in Hudson County Central Judicial Processing Court in Jersey City on March 1. – Ron Leir

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Brodeur & baseball: perfect together By Kevin Canessa Jr.

pointed. But then this guy, No. 29 that night, went out as a 19-yearold rookie, and beat a Bruins team that had Cam Neeley and Raymond Bourque on it at the time. We had no idea, but we’d just witnessed history — and the first of almost 700 career wins — out of Brodeur. The disappointment of not seeing Terreri lasted just a few hours. Three years later, Marty would win his first of three Stanley Cups. Perhaps the biggest shame of it all is that Marty — the best NHL goalie of all time — rarely got the limelight he deserved, having played on this side of the Hudson River. But limelight or not, from 1992 to 2014, the best there ever was played and lived in our midst. And I for one will be forever grateful to have been there to see him win his first in a career that will be hard for anyone [especially Henrik Lundqvist] to come close to matching or surpassing.

side from the race for The White House, which I am never going to address on the pages of this newspaper, it’s been a pretty slow news cycle since the last time I wrote here on this page three weeks ago. So rather than trying to stretch out one topic into a large column, I’ll instead hit on a few smaller items. Seeing Marty’s first game in 1992 When Martin Brodeur’s No. 30 was retired by the New Jersey Devils a few weeks ago, it reminded me of how lucky fans of the Devils really were to see Marty play for so many years — but it also reminded me of his very first NHL game on March 26, 1992. That night, a small crowd a little more than 11,000 people gathered at the-then Brendan Byrne Arena to see the Devils beat the Boston Bruins, 4-2. I was fortunate — and downright lucky — to have been at that game. Two high school friends and I went to the game Spring Training is finally here! that night, and when we heard For the first time in many that Chris Terreri, the Devils’ years, the New York Mets then-goalie, wasn’t playing opened Spring Training in my that night, we were all disap-

former home town of Port St. Lucie, Fla. as the favorites to win the National League. If you’re a baseball fan and have never “done” Spring Training, you really should. The kind of access fans get to the players, coaches, broadcaster and management is unparalleled. The workouts are free to watch — and most of the players spend a good part of the day signing autographs for fans, many of whom have traveled more than 1,000 miles to be there. And the games, though they don’t count, are incredibly enjoyable to watch in person. There’s not a bad seat in the house at Tradition Field in Port St. Lucie [I’d imagine this is the case in most ST stadiums] and you really get to see — and hear — the players. Aside from what actually happens in Spring Training, it also signifies that the doldrums of winter are soon to be a thing of the past. And let’s face it, after this winter, we could all use a touch of spring, no? As for the Mets — nothing but a World Championship will do in 2016. Pretty arrogant, isn’t it?

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Good job, Yankees, ending print-at-home tix Among other changes to their ticketing policies, the New York Yankees have announced they won’t be allowing print-at-home tickets anymore. Fans have been clamoring about the change because one of the most convenient ways to get ducats will no longer be an option. Don’t believe it? Turn on WFAN and you’re likely to hear a caller or two bemoaning the new policy. And yet, I can’t help but wonder: “What took so long — and why other teams aren’t following suit?” Indeed, it’ll be a nuisance for those who got used to printing their tickets at home. But what few are considering is just how easy it is to counterfeit these kinds of tickets. They’re delivered as PDF files — and the truth is, PDFs are extremely easy to modify. All it takes is Adobe Acrobat — and voila, a date, a row, a seat number, is easily changed. Any scalper or seller on the secondary resale market could easily change the tickets, print them, re-sell them, make ridiculous cash — all while

screwing the person who buys the counterfeit tix. When tickets are printed on cardboard stock, they’re next to impossible to counterfeit. So again, what took so long — and why aren’t other teams following suit? No more weather jokes — I promise I owe many of you an apology. For the last 3 1/2 years, while I was living in Florida, I always used Facebook to tease those in the northeast, especially in January and February, when you were here freezing and I was enjoying low 70s during the day. On Feb. 13, when I returned to New Jersey for good, I exited the JetBlue terminal at Newark Liberty International Airport wearing jeans, a shortsleeve polo shirt and a thin sweater over the polo. It was 0 degrees — and the wind chill was -20. My fingers felt like they were being hit by a hammer. I’ll never joke about the weather ever again. Enjoy the rest of the week, one and all, and see you back here on Page 6 in three weeks.

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snow by the Harrison Department of Public Works with the guidance of director Robert Van Riper. The men spent many hours of continuous plowing and

salting the roads to make sure our emergency personnel could get to our residents if needed. The days after the storm, they continued to work diligently to clear the streets

of snow. Within six days, Harrison was cleaned curb to curb and all the schools as well with the assistance of the school staff. Also we would like to thank the fire and the

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police departments for a job well done. On behalf of our families, we say, “Thank you.” The Bennett and DePierola families, Harrison

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utley’s Police Chief is warning residents to be aware of ATM skimmers that can steal a person’s ATM card information and transfer it on to another credit card for illegal use. On Feb. 18, the NPD said it received a report of a fraudulent withdrawal from a resident’s savings account. The resident said he learned of the withdrawal after he tried to take out $20 at an ATM machine and was told he was over his daily maximum withdrawal allowance. Police said the victim’s bank told him someone had withdrawn the money at a CitiBank in Queens. Though one wasn’t found, the resident said he believed there may have been a skimming device on an ATM machine at a local 7-Eleven, police said. Chief Thomas Strumolo said there have been reports statewide of ATM skimmers, which are placed over the actual ATM card slot — leading to the theft of sensitive personal information. “This device is difficult to spot,” the chief said. “However, it may be loose-fitting or block part of the actual machine. If there is concern, notify a store [or bank] manager and police.” Strumolo also continues to remind residents to keep their cars locked at all times. Over the last few months, more than 20 thefts from unlocked cars have occurred

throughout the township. Meanwhile, the NPD released the following reports of incidents that took place between Feb. 13 and Feb. 19:

Feb. 13 Wallace Ramirez Jr., 23, of Belleville, was arrested on Union Ave. on an outstanding Kearny warrant. Police learned Ramirez was wanted after a motor-vehicle stop. Wallace was issued tickets charging him with driving while suspended, driving an uninsured vehicle and speeding. Kearny police released Ramirez on his own recognizance, pending a new court date. Feb. 16 Police arrested David O’Connor, 59, a homeless man, after they spoke with him in a municipal parking lot and discovered he was wanted by the

Belleville Police Department. O’Connor was released on his own recognizance.

rest, police said he was found to be in possession of a glass pipe packed with copper wool, a burnt end (used to smoke Feb. 17 crack/cocaine) and one glass• Michael Pietoso, 37, of ine fold, the contents of which Nutley, was arrested on tested positive for heroin. Franklin Ave. after a restauHe was charged with hinrant employee said he left the dering apprehension, posseseatery without paying his bill. sion of drug paraphernalia and Pietoso was charged with theft possession of CDS. He was of services and released on his released on his own recogniown recognizance, pending court. • A field interview of two men resulted in the arrest of Terrence Douglas, 47, of Newark, and Joseph Kaplan, 35, of Nutley. Kaplan was found to have two outstanding warrants out of Nutley and Jersey City. Both jurisdictions released him on his own recognizance with new court dates. Douglas was found to have two outstanding warrants out of Newark and while conducting a search incident to his ar-

zance from the Nutley charges with his court date, but was later transferred to the custody of the Newark PD on the warrants. Feb. 18 • Angel Alvarado, 29, of Kearny, was arrested after being pulled over on Rt. 21 on an see NPD page

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at what he does. He always goes way above and beyond the normal for his agents and clients — and I really appreciate that and am happy to be part of his team.” While based in the Kearny office, Ferrandino will serve clients in Hudson, Bergen and Essex, three counties in which she’s marketed homes to buy and sell throughout her career. She says she’s very impressed by what Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate offers its agents. “I’m very excited about what Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate offers — especially its marketing tools,” Ferrandino said. “And the emphasis on Internet marketing, too.” The veteran sales agent is

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adoption application, which will be processed by the AHS in Newark. But even if you’re not ready to adopt, interacting with these dogs is sure to be a learning experience. And a fun one, too. And if you’re still not comfortable going to the Newark shelter [shame on you!], maybe you will at least check out the various off-site adoption events it sponsors. For more information about AHS of New Jersey’s services and programs, ahscares.org, where you visit its website www. will also finds information on various ways to help animals, including via donations. Shelters can use such items as blankets, towels, dog biscuits and food, Patterson noted. “If you can’t adopt, foster,” he said. “If you can’t foster, volunteer. If you can’t volunteer, donate.” “Our relaxed atmosphere, personable service, outstanding food, wine and full bar, McDonald and Patterson make Centanni the perfect destination for your family.” expressed appreciation to

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delphia and a visit to the Landis Valley Museum. For more information and reservations, call Annette Bortone at 201-438-1852, between 6 and 9 p.m., Monday through Friday. Mary Lou Mullins’ next monthly bus trip to Atlantic City is set for Sunday, Feb. 28, to Resorts Casino. Cost is $30 with a cash return of Lyndhurst $30. Reserve early by calling The Lyndhurst DepartMary Lou at 201-933-2186. ment of Parks & Recreation There will be no trip on announces: Easter Sunday, March 27. • Sign up for a trip to the The trips resume in April. Sands Casino, Bethlehem, • Divine Mercy is the Pa., on Friday, March 18, theme of a four-day Engfrom 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The lish-language Lenten mis$22 ticket includes the bus sion at the parish starting at Kearny ride, a $20 play voucher and 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 29, and Kearny Crew Parents a $5 food voucher. To regis- running through Thursday, Booster Club sponsors a night out at the Irish Ameri- ter or for more information, March 3. Featured speaker call the Parks Dept. or email is the Rev. Seraphim Michacan Club, 95 Kearny Ave., judyb@lyndhurstnj.org. lenko of the Marian Fathers with entertainment by Sacred Heart School, 620 of the Immaculate ConcepMushmouth, on Saturday, Valley Brook Ave., hosts its tion. All are welcome. Feb. 27, at 7 p.m. The $30 annual spring tricky tray For more information, admission includes dinfundraiser for its Margaret contact St. Michael Parish ner and entertainment. All Engel Endowment Trust on at www.st-michael.org, call proceeds go to the Kearny Friday, March 18, at 6 p.m. 201-939-1161 or email stHigh Crew Parents AssoTickets are $10 and nonmichaellyndhurst@gmail. ciation. Only advance sales refundable. Ticket includes com. are available through this The Lyndhurst Public link: https://ticketbud.com/ one sheet for first-level prizes, coffee/tea and desLibrary Book Club meets events/513e23fc-b65d-11e5Monday, March 14, at 6:30 8f2d-5f3ee18ff277. No tickets sert. Ticket deadline is March 1. No one under 18 p.m., to discuss “Gone Girl” will be sold at the door. will be admitted and no by Gillian Flynn. Call the St. Stephen’s Church, 141 alcoholic beverages are library at 201-804-2478, ext. Washington Ave., hosts its 7, for more information annual raffle auction “Luau” allowed. The kitchen will be open. For tickets, call and to obtain a copy of the Friday, March 4. The $15 Patty at 201-803-9580 or the book. Space is limited and tickets are limited. They school at 201-939-4277. registration is necessary. are available after all SunThe school will celebrate The New Jersey Sports day Masses at the church its 60th anniversary with and Exposition Authority and at the rectory Fridays (NJSEA) announces: from 5 to 7:30 p.m. For more a party for all alumni and • Creating a Certified information, visit www.the- their parents, friends and parishioners on Friday, Wildlife Garden is set for churchofsaintstephen.com April 29, at the Graycliff in Thursday, Feb. 25, 2 to 3:30 or contact the chairperson Moonachie. The $60 admis- p.m., at the Environment at cyndie1522@verizon.net sion includes dinner wine Center. Join Don Torino, to reserve tickets. and beer, cash bar and DJ. president of the Bergen Schuyler School PTA For reservations, call Patty County Audubon Society, hosts a Spring Splendor at 201-939-4277. for a presentation on how Tricky Tray on Tuesday, • A Lancaster, Pa., show to create a wildlife-friendly March 8, at the Fiesta on and Dutch country trip is garden using native plants, Rt. 17 South, Wood-Ridge. providing food and water The $40 admission includes scheduled for Wednesday to Friday, April 13 to 15, with sources, cover and places to a dinner of salad, pasta, two nights lodging, four raise young. Admission is entrée, dessert, coffee, tea meals, Samson show at the free. Registration is recomand soft drinks as well as a Sight and Sound Millennimended. Register at njsea. sheet of Level 1 prize tickum Theater, visit to Kitchen eventbrite.com. For more ets. No tickets will be sold Kettle Village, sightseeing information, call 201-460at the door. Pre-Packs will cruise on the Spirit of Phila- 8300. be sold prior to the event The Woman’s Club of Belleville holds its annual tricky tray at The Chandelier, 340 Franklin Ave., on April 7. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $40. For more information and tickets, call Judy Nucci at 973-751-2960. AARP Chapter 2051 meets on March 2 at 1 p.m. at the Senior Citizen Center, 125 Franklin Ave. There will be a hair and make-up demonstration. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. For more information, call 973-759-3912.

• First Sunday of the Month Nature Walk steps off on Sunday, March 6, at 10 a.m. Join the Bergen County Audubon Society for a free, two-hour nature walk at DeKorte Park in Lyndhurst and watch for raptors, waterfowl and other birds of interest. Meet in the Meadowlands Environment Center parking lot. For information, visit greatauk4@gmail.com or call 201-230-4983.

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The Senior Harmony Club sponsors a trip to Resorts Casino on Thursday, March 3. Cost is $25 with a $25 return in slot play. Call Florence at 201-991-3173. Thomas Jefferson Elementary School hosts its annual tricky tray, “The Great Getaway,” on Friday, March 11, at the Boys & Girls Club, 181 Colfax Ave., Clifton. The $20 admission includes one raffle sheet, dessert and coffee. Guests may bring their own food and beverage. This event is for adults only. For more information and tickets, email najeffersonpto@gmail.com or call Layna at 201-736-2854. Queen of Peace Knights of Columbus Council 3428 sponsors a bus trip on Tuesday, April 5, to the Sands Casino in Bethlehem, Pa. Initial cost is $32, and upon arrival each player receives $20 in slot play money and a $5 food voucher. The bus will depart from the Columbian Club Hall parking lot, 194 River Road, at 10 a.m. and arrive at the casino by noon. For the return trip, the bus will leave from the Sands at 6 p.m. and arrive in North Arlington by 8 p.m. Participants must bring a photo ID to get the slot play money. For tickets and more information, contact Nicholas Cerchio at 201998-0626.

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Booth Drive, announces the following programs. Registration is required where noted. To register for programs, call 973-667-0405. • Babygarten, for infants up to 23 months, is held Tuesdays, March 1, 8, 22 and 29, at 9:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Babies and their caregivers enjoy great books, nursery rhymes, playtime, and meet other babies from the Nutley area. Registration is required. Only Nutley residents are eligible. • Patrons are invited to play Bridge at the library every Tuesday at 1 p.m. • Preschool Story Time, open to ages 3 to 5, takes place Wednesdays, March 2, 9, 23 and 30, at 10 a.m. Registration is required. Nutley residents receive priority registration. • Wednesday Afternoon Knitters meets weekly at 1 p.m. All levels of knitters are welcome. Participants should bring supplies. • Two-Year-Old Story Time takes place Fridays, March 4 and 11, at 10 a.m. Only Nutley residents are eligible. Registration is required. • Monday Night Book Club meets March 7 at 7 p.m. to discuss “Duel with the Devil” by Paul Collins. Copies of the book and its discussion guide are available at the library. This event is free and open to the public. In observance of American Heart Health Month, the Nutley Department of Public Affairs sponsors a free Heart Healthy Mother/ Daughter-Daddy/Daughter Dance Party on Sunday, Feb. 28, from 3 to 5 p.m., at the Ellis Dance Studio, 234 Franklin Ave. Mothers, Dads, and Daughters are encouraged to swing by and dance their way to a healthy heart. Nutley Park ShopRite will serve light refreshments. Call 973-284-4976 to register for this free, fun and informative event.

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Lyndhurst, NA earn NJSIAA state bowling titles They might be fierce neighboring rivals in most sports and even share a working co-operative in wrestling, but Lyndhurst and North Arlington now share another distinction this season – NJSIAA state sectional bowling championships. For Lyndhurst, winning a state sectional title is nothing new. The Golden Bears, who captured the overall state bowling Tournament of Champions last year as the No. 1 team in the entire state, won their fifth straight state sectional trophy. The Golden Bears won the North 2, Group II title this year after winning the previous four in the Group I classification. For North Arlington, the Vikings captured the North 2, Group I championship. It was the school’s first-ever state bowling title. It was also the school’s first state title of any kind since the girls’ volleyball team won the Group I crown in 2004. Needless to say, it’s reason to have a great sense of pride in the local bowling teams. Only 16 teams statewide claimed state sectional titles – and two of those

16 are schools that geographically border each other. It’s pretty remarkable. Brianna Balkin has been the head coach of the Lyndhurst bowling team for two years and she’s already earned two state titles. The Golden Bears were devastated by graduation, but it didn’t mean that the team lowered their expectations. “Our expectations were the same as last year,” Balkin said. “We wanted to repeat as league champs and we did that.” In fact, the Golden Bears have now won 85 matches in the North Jersey Interscholastic Conference, dating back to 2011. “We lost three of the top kids in the state, but our JV (junior varsity) team was very good last year,” Balkin said. “That team had a lot of talent, so those kids just moved right in. Still, you never know how well they’re going to do on the varsity level. We didn’t even know our starting lineup before the first match.” The first game of the season, the Bears lost by almost 100 pins, but see VIEW next page

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to keep it going. All week long, the kids kept saying, ‘Cinco.’ They embraced winning five in a row. They wanted it.” hen Mike DiPiano Sure enough, the Maroon took over the Nutley Raiders went out to keep the High School wreswinning tradition alive, wintling program from his brother, ning their fifth straight District Frank, he wondered if he could 14 title in convincing fashion, continue the run of success defeating runner-up West Orthat his brother established. ange by 60 points Saturday at After all, Frank DiPiano had Livingston High School. won four NJSIAA District The Maroon Raiders 14 championships during his crowned four individual chamtenure as head coach of the pions, all four with their own Maroon Raiders, after Nutley unique stories. had not won a district title durIncredibly, two of the Maing the previous 35 years. roon Raiders’ mainstays, “I don’t think it was pressure 138-pounder Robert Duxbury taking over,” Mike DiPiano and 152-pounder Darwin Pena, said. “I thought we had a team both lost their final bouts, that could do it again, win five which made the Maroon in a row. I guess there’s always Raiders’ team title even more pressure, but it’s how you impressive. handle the pressure. Instead of “They didn’t win, so it was being nervous, the kids wanted

up to what everyone else could do,” DiPiano said. “I think it shows the depth of the team and the courage of the others to step it up.” Sophomore Frank DiMaio won the 132-pound title with a 6-4 victory over Brad Murillo of Belleville. “DiMaio is already showing signs of being a good leader for us,” DiPiano said. Junior Joseph DiPasquale won his 145-pound title in impressive fashion, gaining a technical fall over Abraham Dada of West Orange, winning 19-3 in 4:25. Senior John Zarro won the 160-pound crown, defeating Joseph Nguyen of Belleville, 4-3, in the finals. “He never won a tournament see WRESTLING page

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they showed their resiliency by winning the next three games and rolled through the regular season into the state playoffs. “Our toughest match of the year was against North Arlington,” Balkin said. “One of our goals was winning the state sectional in a new group with basically a new team. Our biggest obstacle was getting to know how good we were and beating North Arlington early in the season helped.” In the state sectionals, junior Ryan Donohue was the top gun for the Golden Bears, scoring a 613 series and a 214 high game. Donohue is the lone holdover from last year’s state champion. Junior Tyla D’Andrea, Donohue’s cousin, was the Bears’ No. 2 bowler. D’Andrea rolled a 625 series and a 250 high game, enabling her to qualify for the individual state championships. Junior James Podolski rolled

Left photo courtesy Brianna Balkin, right photo courtesy Dan Farinola

LEFT: The Lyndhurst bowling team won the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 2, Group II championship last week, marking the fifth straight state sectional crown for the Golden Bears, but the first in Group II. RIGHT: The North Arlington bowling team won its first-ever NJSIAA state sectional title, capturing the North Jersey Section 2, Group I crown at Bowler City in Hackensack.

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enue, Jersey City, N.J. 07306 or call 201-798-4708, e-mail events@hcbalaw.com, or go to www.hcbalaw.com for an application. All applications must be received on or before April 29.

Elizabeth Aves., Officer Richard Poplaski observed a turn-signal infraction by a 2002 Toyota, queried his computer and learned that operator Mohammad Hossain, 49, of Kearny, had a suspended license, po-

lice said. When the car was stopped and the driver was asked for his documents, he reportedly claimed he did not have his license with him and identified himself as Zakir Hossain from Long Island.

Poplaski again checked the computer and could find no license information on Zakir Hossain. However, he did find a driver’s license photo of Mohammad Hossain, which matched the man in the car, police said. At

which point, the driver admitted his identity. He was arrested for driving while suspended, careless driving, hindering apprehension and on a $100 contempt warrant from Jersey City. – Karen Zautyk

said. Asked whether the building had to be retrofitted to accommodate the charter school, O’Reilly said that, “structurally, it does not require an extensive overhaul. Repairs and upgrades are being done … to ensure that the building is prepared for the educational technology resources that are embedded within the curricula. “All completed inspection reports and the certificate of

occupancy must be forwarded to the N.J. Dept. of Education prior to June 30.” The Hudson charter school’s director will be Marjorie Marenco, who has taught language arts and supervised the English Department during her service with Bergen Arts & Science Charter School for the past seven years. She has also worked as curriculum supervisor at both Bergen ASCS high school and middle school and

as an adjunct faculty member at Drew University. Hudson ASCS’s board of trustees consists of these voting members: board president Ozgur Dogru, vice president Julian Cabrera, Ozlem Yasar Avcioglu, Maribeth Magallanes, Balvanth Reddy Kanapuram and two parents to be selected later; and these non-voting members: board secretary Recep Ornek and treasurer Christopher Lessard.

“The tenets of the Hudson ASCS mission statement focus on high academic achievement, to be supported by digital literacy and a variety of co-curricular activities, provided in a healthy environment that encourages mutual respect and social responsibility, supported by the efforts of students, teachers, families and the school community and community at large,” O’Reilly said.

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UNION: 1 FAM, 3 BR, 2 FULL BATH, FULL FINISHED BASEMENT, DETACHED 1 CAR GARAGE, 1 GAS FIREPLACE, CENTRAL A/C, FIRST FLOOR MASTER BEDROOM, SHORT SALE: SUJECT TO THIRD PARTY APPROVAL

HARRISON: 2 FAM, 6 BR, 4.5

BATH, BUILT IN 2006, HARDWOOD FLOORS, SEPARATE UTILITIES, CENTRAL A/C, TWO CAR GARAGE PLUS TWO PARKING SPACES, CLOSE TO SCHOOL, SHOPPING AND TRANSPORTATION.

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BR, 2 FULL BATH AND 2 HALF BATH, ALL SEPARATE UTILITIES, FULL FINISHED THIRD FLOOR, HARDWOOD FLOORS, W/D HOOK-UPS IN BASEMENT, NEWER WINDOWS, ROOF AND GAS HEATING SYSTEM.

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KEARNY: 1 FAM, COLONIAL STYLE, 3 BR, 1 FULL AND 1 HALF BATH. UNFINISHED BASEMENT, DETACHED GARAGE. SHORT SALE: SOLD AS IS AND IS SUBJECT TO BANK APPROVAL.

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BATH, MOVE IN CONDITION, HARDWOOD FLOORS, NEW WINDOWS, LOW TAXES, CLOSE TO SCHOOLS, SHOPPING AND TRANSPORTATION.

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Saddle Brook - $309,000 1 Fam. - 2 BDRs - 2 Full bath - LR - DR - MEIK Full basement - driveway for 3+ cars.

2 BDRs - 1 full bath - LR - DR Kit - Mud Rm Full basement Att. 1 car garage.

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Kearny- $319,900 1 Fam. - 3 BDRs - 2 full bath - EIK - Large LR Laundry & storage space - Att. 1 car garage.

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Jersey City - $235,000 2 Fam. - 2 BDRs 2 full bath - LR’s - DR’s Kit’s - Full basement.

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1st FL feat. large doctor’s office 2nd & 3rd FL consists of 3 BDR Apt w/ 1 full bath. 1 car garage w/ long driveway. Call office for more details.

Harrison - $259,000 1 Fam. - 2 BDRs - 2 full bath - LR - EIK - Den Balcony - Finished Basement - Parking space for 3+ cars.

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Kearny - $229,999 Townhouse Style Condo Corner end unit. 2 BDR LR/DR combo - MEIK - 1.5 Bath - Balcony - 2 assigned parking spaces.

EARLY BIRD GETS THE WORM – If you wait til spring you will miss this one. Lovely Kearny Manor Colonial with three bedrooms and one and a half baths. Beautiful woodwork, fireplace, large deck. New gas furnace and more. $299,000. Hurry. We have the key. HEATHER GLEN 2 BEDROOM – This unit is all original and priced at $30,000 less than what the last 2 bedroom sold for. At only $139,900. It will not last. VALUE PACKED - This 4 bedroom Kearny Cape Cod sits on a 46x96 lot. It contains one and a half baths, central air and a drive and garage. Unbeatable at only $224,900.

KEARNY 2 FAMILY - Two 5 room (2 bedroom) apartments. Newer kitchen and baths. Separate gas heat and central air. $335,000.

Kearny - $329,000 2 Fam. – 4 BDRs - 4 full bath - LR/DR’s MEIK’s - full basement in-ground pool.

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HARRISON 2 FAMILY -Two five room apartments. Newer roof. Location near public parking. Asking $339,000.

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Kearny - $330,000 1 Fam. – 3 BDRs- 2.5 bath LR - DR - EIK - Sun Parlor - Attic - full basement Att. 1 car garage.

Jersey City - $263,900 - Condo - 2 BDRs - 1 full bath - LR/DR combo - Kit - Laundry RM - 2 parking spaces.

Kearny - $359,000 1 Fam. – 3 BDRs - LR DR - EIK - 2 Full bath Finished Basement Att. 2 car garage.

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Bloomfield - $600,000 4500 Sqft. Retail use, 6 units separate electric & gas.

E. Newark - $379,000 Retail space Approx. 900 SqFt. w/ small office towards back of unit & 1 bath. 2 BDR apartment in the back of building.

Kearny - $1,200 3rd FL - 1 large BDR w/ walk-in closet large EIK- LR- DR 1 full bath.

Bloomfield- $1,250Renovated 1st FL 1 large BDR w/ walk-in closet - large EIK - LR DR - 1 full bath.

Newark- $1,400 2nd FL - 3 BDRs 1 full bath - LR DR - EIK Pets conditional.

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Kearny - $1,450 2nd FL - 4500 Sqft. Retail use, 6 units separate electric & gas.

N. Arlington - $1,500 2nd FL - 2 BDRs 1 CTB - EIK - LR - office Laundry hookups in basement.

Kearny - $1,500 2nd FL - 2 BDRs 1 full bath - LR - EIK laundry in unit small pet ok.

Kearny - $1,600 2nd FL - 3 Bedrooms LR - EIK - full bath pets conditional new floors.

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Kearny- $2,600 4 BDRs - 2 full bath LR - DR EIK - Enclosed porch - Det. 2 car garage.

Kearny - $1,200 Approx. 900 SqFt. Prime location Retail/Office space located on Kearny Ave. Call for complete details.

No. Arlington - $2,000 Office Space - 1,400 SQ Reception area 5 Separate Offices Parking

Kearny- $2,500 Prime location Kearny Ave. w/ high visibility. Build to suite w/ your choice of 1400 SqFt. Or 700 SqFt. Mult. floor plans available, call for complete details.

Kearny - $21,000 3 story building w/ total floor area of approx. 36,000 SqFt. 15 classrooms, office space, KIT, cafeteria, & restrooms.

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551-553 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, NJ 07032

Augusto Neno

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KEARNY

2 Family – Arlington Section – Totally Renovated – Both Apartments w/2 Bedrooms, Living Rm, Bath & Eat in Kitchen. Finished Basement w/Rec Rm, Half Bath & Laundry. 1 Car Garage. Asking $435,000.

BLOOMFIELD

1 Family – Cozy Split Level Home w/ 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, 1 Half Bath, Living Rm, Dining Rm, Kitchen & 3 Season Porch. Central Air/Forced Hot Air. Driveway for 2-3 Cars. Asking $260,000.

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1 Family – Ranch w/ 2 Bedrooms, Living Rm, Dining Rm, Eat in Kitchen & 2 Full Baths. Finished Basement. 1 Car Garage. Asking $169,900.

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2 Family – Beautiful and Modern Home w/ 2 Bedrooms on 1st Floor and 3 Bedrooms on 2nd & 3rd Floors. Finished Basement. Driveway & 2 Car Garage. Asking $424,900.

Totally Remodeled Home w/ Master Bedroom Suite w/ Walk in Closet & Private bath, 2 Additional Bedrooms, 1.5 Modern Baths, Living Rm w/Sliding Door to Deck Overlooking Backyard, Dining Area & Beautiful Modern Kitchen w/Island, Granite Counter Tops and Stainless Steel Appliances. Finished Basement w/Rec Rm & Laundry Rm. Parking for 2 Cars. Asking $469,000

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GARFIELD

2 Family – Both Apartments Have 2 Bedrooms, Living Rm, Eat in Kitchen & Bath. Needs some work, but a great value. Asking $219,000.

KEARNY

Townhouse – 1 Year Old Townhouse w/ 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, 1 Half Bath, Living Rm, Dining Rm & Modern Kitchen w/ Beautiful Cabinets, Granite Countertops and Stainless Steel Appliances. Built in 1 Car Garage. Asking $409,000.

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1 Fam – Modern Ranch w/ 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, Living Rm, Dining Rm, Enclosed Porch & Modern Kitchen w/ Doors Leading to Deck/Patio Overlooking the Fenced In Backyard w/ Above Ground Pool. Driveway for 3 Cars. Reduced $265,000.

KEARNY

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KEARNY

1 Family – Colonial w/ 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, Living Rm, Dining Rm & Eat in Kitchen. Fenced in Yard w/ Patio. Many recent upgrades in the past few years. Asking $249,000.

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KEARNY

1 Fam – Large Colonial w/4 Bedrooms, Living Rm, Dining Rm, 2 Modern Baths Rms & Modern Kitchen w/Door to Rear Deck Overlooking Backyard. Driveway with Parking for 4-5 Cars. Large 62.5 x 93 Lot. Asking $349,000.

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KEARNY

UNDER CONTRACT 1 Family – Cape w/ 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, Kitchen, Living Rm & Dining Rm. Finished Basement. 1 Car Garage. Asking $299,000.

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HARRISON

4 Family – All Apartments Have 1 Bdrm, Living Rm, Dining Area, Modern Kit. & Bath. 1 Finished Basement w/ Summer Kitchen, Rec Rm & Full Bath. 1 Unfinished Basement w/ Laundry Hookups & Mechanical Rm. All Separate Utilities. Driveway w/ 1 Car Gar. Call for More Information.

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KEARNY

Store & 2 Apartments – Store w/ over 1100 sq ft of Commercial Space & Both Apartments Have 3 Bedrooms, Living Rm, Kitchen & Bath. All Separate Utilities. Asking $439,000.

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BELLEVILLE

1 Family – Handyman Special – Colonial w/ 3 Bedrooms, Living Rm, Dining Rm, Kitchen & Bath. Driveway and 1 Car Garage. Asking $215,000.

KEARNY

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UNDER CONTRACT IN 20 DAYS 1 Family – 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.

Condo – Condo w/ 2 Good Size Bedrooms, Living Rm/ Dining Rm Combo, Galley Kitchen, 1 Bath & Laundry Rm. 2 Parking Spaces. Central Air/Forced Hot Air. Asking $189,000.

2 Family – 1st Floor Apartment Has 1 Bedroom & 2nd Floor Apartment Has 2 Bedrooms. Conveniently Located Near All Mass Transportation. Handyman Special. Asking $119,000.

Colonial w/ 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, Living Rm, Dining Rm, Modern Eat in Kitchen & Sun Porch. High Unfinished Basement w/ Laundry Area. Finished Walk Up Attic to 1 Finished Room. Driveway For 2-3 Cars. Fenced in Yard. Newer Roof, New Windows & Freshly Painted. Asking $259,000.

2 Family – Both Apartments w/2 Bedrooms, Living Rm, Dining Rm, Eat in Kitchen & Bath. Unfinished Basement w/ Laundry Area. All Separate Utilities. Shared Driveway. Asking $295,000.

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VIEW from Mike Barbosa, a senior, bowled a 568 series and a 202 high game. Senior Tom Ferrie had a 560 series and a 210 high game. Kenny Bennett, a sophomore, rolled a 506 series and a 209 high game. Sophomore Matt Zarro had a 499 series and a 170 high game. “Winning this means a lot to the program,” Farinola said. “These kids are program kids and have been loyal to our program. It’s just a

WRESTLING from use that as an excuse. However, any time you don’t have someone like Coach Weaver here, you suffer. It was definitely different not having him here. It’s a lot easier when he’s here.” Silverstein was pleased with Sanchez’s performance. “This was a big win for him,” Silverstein said. “He’s been moving forward after beating (Michael) Simonetti of

sign of what we’ve been trying to build. A lot of people didn’t think much of us, but we were able to do it. It was a total team effort.” “It was a big accomplishment for us,” Balkin said. “To win the league and the state sectional again was huge. I knew we were capable of it, but I’m a little shocked with how much we won by. No one believed in us besides ourselves. People were saying that we would never be able to

do it again because of the talent we lost.” Balkin was ecstatic for her neighbors to the south. “I’m really happy for North Arlington,” Balkin said. “They finally got one. They had a really great season. They’re friends of ours.” As they should, all good neighbors should be friends. Lyndhurst and North Arlington is setting an example on the lanes as everyone should do in their daily lives.

St. Peter’s Prep. I’m very happy with the way he’s been practicing. It’s paying off in the end.” Besides runner-up Daub, Lyndhurst/North Arlington will send 120-pounder Devin Yunis, 145-pounder Andrew Fernandez, 182-pounder Matthew DeMarco and 220-pounder Michael Cooper to Region 4. Yunis, Fernandez, DeMarco and Cooper all finished third at District 15. Qualifying five wrestlers is the highest

competitor total for the Golden Bears in several years. Kearny saw Travis Witt finish as a runnerup in District 16 in North Bergen and teammates Jason Dukhi (113 pounds) and Lukasz Glazewski (170 pounds) finish third, punching their ticket to Region 4. The Region 4 tourney begins Wednesday night with the pre-quarterfinal round for those who did not win district titles over the weekend.

Nutley Scouts receive Catholic award Two Boy Scouts from Troop 147, of the Franklin Reformed Church, Nutley, were honored with the Catholic Ad Altare Dei Religious Award at the Scout Sunday Scout Award ceremony at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark. Scouts Alvaro Flores and Anthony Gola received their awards from the Rev. Eugene J. Field, the Archdiocesan Boy Scout chaplain. They were two of the 40 Scouts from Bergen, Essex and Union counties to be so honored. Twenty Scouts earned the Pope Pius XII award for high school Scouts and 135 Cub Scouts, including one from Hudson County, earned the Light of Christ or Parvuli Dei Awards. The Catholic Com-

Alvaro Flores (l.) and Anthony Gola.

mittee also awarded eight adults with religious awards. Flores and Gola were counseled by Tom Ferrioli of Nutley, the AAD instructor of Troop 22, St. Thomas the Apostle

Church, Bloomfield, which had five Scouts who received the Ad Altare Dei Award. They were Dan DiAntonio, Peter Haverk, Joe Lambiase, Steven Miller and Nick Swetz.

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obituaries@theobserver.com Dolores C. Polo Dolores C. Polo (nee Galladay) passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Feb. 16. She was 87. Visiting was Friday Feb. 19, at The Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. A funeral Mass was held Saturday, Feb. 20, at St. Stephen’s Church, Kearny, followed by entombment in Holy Cross Mausoleum, North Arlington. Please visit www. armitagewiggins.com. Dolores was born in Harrison and lived in Kearny for the past 65 years. She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Francis (Frank) Polo Sr.; her cherished children Sharon Polo of Kearny, Frank Polo Jr. of North Arlington and Marianne and Gene Rutzler of Bayville; her loving sonin-law Jack Fergie of Jackson; her precious grandson Eugene and his wife Shannon Rutzler; and her most precious greatgrandchildren Tara Cheyenne, “CJ” (Christopher Michael, Jr.), Jakob George and Rowan Leigh Rutzler. She is also survived by her sister Elayne Ewaskiew. Dolores had many loving nieces and nephews. Dolores was predeceased by her cherished daughter Deborah Anne Fergie in November and her beloved grandson Christopher Michael Rutzler Sr. in June; her parents Gilbert and Mary Galladay; her sisters Clare Cox, Bernice Quinless, Marie Hoffman and Catherine Nielwodski; and her brothers Thomas, Raymond, Adrian, Peter and Michael Galladay.

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Her family meant the world to Dolores and she enjoyed spending time with them at home, on vacation and down the shore. She enjoyed going to Mass every day and working many years in the St. Stephen’s Grammar School cafeteria every Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to St. Stephen’s Roman Catholic Church, Kearny. Dr. Jan S. Sumner Dr. Jan S. Sumner, 67, died Wednesday, Feb. 3, in Palm Coast, Fla., after battling pancreatic cancer. Jan grew up in Kearny and was the son of the late Michael and late Doris Sumner. He was a 1966 graduate of Kearny High School and graduated from the University of Kentucky and the National College of Chiropractic in Lombard, Il. Jan started his practice in 1974, becoming the first chiropractor in Reston, Va. He retired in 2014 and moved to Ormond Beach, Fla. Jan loved to play golf and competed in many amateur golf tournaments in the U.S. and Canada. He is survived by: his wife, Kathy; his son Marc and his wife Colleen; two grandchildren, Ethan and Savannah; and two brothers, Matthew and Charles. In lieu of flowers or donations, the family asks that you play a round of golf (or just hit a bucket of balls) in his memory.

Esther Vasquez Esther Vasquez, of Kearny, entered into eternal rest at St. Michael’s Hospital, Newark, on Feb. 19. She was 86. The funeral will be conducted from the Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Ave., Harrison, during the week of Feb. 22. A funeral Mass will be held at St. Anthony’s Church, East Newark. Please call the funeral home at 973-481-4333 or visit our website www.mulliganfh.com for viewing and Mass times and days. Born in Ica, Peru, she lived in Lima before moving to Kearny in 1992. A homemaker most of her life, she was a parishioner of St. Anthony’s Church, East Newark. She had a big heart and enjoyed cooking and sewing. Predeceased by her husband Pedro (1997), Esther is survived by her loving children, Gladys Pereira (Antonio) and Mauro Juan Vasquez; cherished grandchildren Jessica, Arturo, Henry and Carlos Vasquez; three great-grandchildren; and dear siblings Luisa Ayala (Roberto) and Gregorio Canales. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Ann H. Motyleski Ann H. Motyleski, (nee Dyl), of Kearny, entered into eternal rest peacefully at home with her daughters by her side on Thursday, Feb. 18. She was 85. Arrangements were under the direction of Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Ave., Harrison. A funeral Mass was held at St. Cecilia’s

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Church, Kearny. Her internment took place in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Born and raised in Kearny, she was a lifelong resident of Kearny. She worked as a laborer for Ralco Contracting, Jersey City, for more than 15 years, retiring in 1996. Prior to that, she worked for Woolworth’s, Newark, as a saleswoman for 18 years. She left Woolworth’s to raise her family in 1964. Ann was a member of St. Cecilia’s Senior Citizens and parishioner. She was also a member of St. Stephen’s Senior Citizens. She was predeceased by her husband Edward (2003) and her brothers John and Joseph

Dyl. Ann is survived by her loving daughters Patti Ann and Michelle; her devoted stepsons Edward Jr. “JR” and Michael and his wife Peggy; cherished grandchildren Michael and Michele Lee; and her greatgrandchildren Kyler and Alexus. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to: Susan G. Komen Foundation, in care of the funeral home or you may mail your donation directly to the charity, 785 Springfield Ave., Summit, N.J. 07901 in loving memory of Ann.

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When a family suffers the loss of a loved one, about 50 difficult decisions must be made within hours, but cemetery pre-planning sets most details ahead of time and can ease much of a grieving family’s anxiety and burden associated with the difficult planning process. “The worries of last-minute burial planning should not become part of a family’s grieving process, especially when experiencing a great deal of emotional pain and suffering from loss,” says Andrew P. Schafer, executive director of the Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark. That is why Catholic Cemeteries, a ministry of the Archdiocese of Newark, regularly reaches out to families to inform them about the benefits

of pre-planning, he explains. “Time and again, grieving families attest to the appreciable difference of pre-set arrangements in easing their time of loss.” To assist families in learning more about cemetery pre-planning and memorialization, Catholic Cemeteries is hosting open house events at six cemeteries throughout New Jersey. Memorial Planning Advisors will be available to answer questions and share information about services, the many burial options, and financial planning. No appointment is necessary and no obligation is expected. The events are open to everyone. Locations and dates include: • Gate of Heaven Cemetery & Mausoleum, 225 Ridgedale Ave.,

East Hanover, March 5 and 6, 9a.m. to 4:30 p.m. • Maryrest Cemetery and Mausoleum, 770 Darlington Ave., Mahwah, and Christ the King Cemetery, 980 Huron Road, Franklin Lakes, March 19 and 20, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. • Holy Cross Cemetery & Mausoleum, 340 Ridge Road, North Arlington, April 2 and 3, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. • St. Gertrude Cemetery & Mausoleum, 53 Inman Ave., Colonia, April 16 and 17, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. • Holy Name Cemetery & Mausoleum, 823 West Side Ave., Jersey City, April 30 and May 1, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Additionally, Catholic Cemeteries recently introduced a short video highlighting the significance of the Church’s funeral rituals continued next page

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to support Catholics during their time of loss. The six-minute video, “Many Travelers, One Journey,” weaves together the touching narrated stories of multiple individuals describing how family, friends and Church community come together to pray and comfort each other, celebrate the faith and life of their loved one, and share in the three principal parts of the Catholic funeral liturgy – the Vigil, Funeral Mass and

Committal Service – known as the Order of Christian Funerals. The informative video was released to coincide with this Jubilee Year of Mercy, in which the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy are reaffirmed and encouraged, including burial of and prayers for the deceased. It accompanies a planning booklet, “Continuing the Journey, Preparing a Catholic Funeral,” which

offers information on coping with the death of a loved one, ministry resources at a time of loss, Scripture Readings for Funerals, practical preparations, information on pre-planning, and more. The video and booklet are available online at www.rcancem. org/ocf. Catholic Cemeteries, a ministry of the Archdiocese of Newark, tends to the needs of individuals and families before, at the time

of, and after death. This includes caring assistance with cemetery pre-planning, compassionate support at the time of death, facilitating a loved one’s interment in a holy place, support throughout bereavement, and perpetual cemetery care. The Archdiocese of Newark operates 10 Catholic cemeteries vital to the Catholic community for more than 160 years. Over one million loved ones are interred in

our cemeteries, and daily care is provided for each holy space and the entirety of each cemetery, perpetually. Catholic Cemeteries recognizes the deep religious significance of the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy involved in the burial of and prayers for a loved one and the sanctity of the Order of Christian Funerals. To learn more, visit www. rcancem.org or connect on Facebook and Twitter.

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