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All set for $19M referendum By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent LYNDHURST – The Board of Education and Township Commissioners are now officially on the same page in authorizing – and supporting – a Nov. 8 referendum asking Lyndhurst voters to authorize spending $19 million for capital improvements to elementary schools and the high school. At the same time, the township commission has committed to funding the acquisition and replacement of the more than 100-year-old Lincoln School by constructing a new $53 million junior high school for grades 7, 8 and 9 and, afterward, tearing it down and redeveloping that site and part of the surrounding area. With close to 400 residents packing the township senior center last Tuesday, the board and commission – meeting in joint session – voted unanimously for that scenario known as the “2016 Lyndhurst School Facilities Program.” After commending the crowd for turning out in such large numbers as a demonstration of their support, Mayor Robert Giangeruso said the Lyndhurst community “has struggled with antiquated see JOINT page

Irish eyes were smiling Photo by Kevin Canessa Jr.

The Claddagh Pipe Band was one of many participants in the 43rd annual West Hudson St. Patrick’s Day Parade Sunday. See more photos on Page 22 and online at www.TheObserver.com.

Car wash faces civil rights suit KEARNY – A Kearny carwash could be in hot water after the state filed a civil-rights lawsuit against them alleging workplace sexual harassment of an openly lesbian employee who also claims the business fired her after she complained about the harassment to thestate’sDivisiononCivilRights. The state’s three-count complaint alleges that Kearny Auto

Spa, 946 Passaic Ave., Kearny, subjected the woman to a hostile work environment in the form of “severe and pervasive harassment,” while failing to maintain an anti-harassment policy in the workplace — or take action in response to her repeated internal complaints. The complaint alleges the woman’s supervisors made crude comments about her

sexual orientation on a regular basis while her fellow line employees repeatedly propositioned her for sex. The complaint also alleges Kearny Auto Spa subjected the woman to “differential treatment” because she was a woman. In particular, the managers reportedly gave her less favorable work assignments and work hours than her male

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atrons of the arts had better brace themselves for something different at the upcoming Harrison High School production of the musical “Peter Pan,” which runs March 17, 18 and 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the HHS auditorium. It’s definitely not your grandfather’s “Peter Pan.” Director Colin Shields has come up with idea of student actors manipulating and voicing life-size puppets – they really look more like mannequins – for the six “Lost Boys” characters and several others. As you may remember, the play, created by Sir J.M. Barrie, tells the story of “the boy who wouldn’t grow up,” as the author describes him, and who spends his childhood on the island, Neverland, as the leader of his gang, the Lost Boys, interacting with both real and imagined beings. For Shields, there were elements of the Barrie play that begged for further exploration. “I find parts of the libretto are strange,” he said. “Like using a dog [Nana] as the nurse for the Darling children. “I’m trying to embrace the strangeness.” It marks the first time that HHS audiences will see Pan brought to the stage and, as explained by producer Matthew J. Boryszewski, that’s because, “we wanted to select something a little more challenging” and also different in tone. “Two years ago, we put on ‘Sweeney Todd,’ which was pretty dark,” he said. “And last year we had ‘The Addams Family,’ which was creepy dark. So this year, we’re changing it up to make the mood lighter.”

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And there are those puppets. Plus, other challenges. Like the fact that Peter Pan becomes airborne at times. “But we have no fly system backstage,” Boryszewski points out. Still, Peter will fly – with the aid of “some smoke and mirrors.” And there are a lot of scene changes so the crew has built – and will be operating – a large movable platform that will “transform the set from the Darling children’s bedroom and nursery to Neverland to a pirate ship and so on,” he said. “Colin has incorporated a lot of pulleys and ropes to fly in and out moveable prop pieces that attach and re-attach,” Boryszewski added. To simulate Tinker Bell’s sprinkling of fairy dust, technical director Frank Cappelle is designing an LED lighting system to create the illusion in a very dazzling way, according to the producer.

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thrift shops and fabric warehouses to find things for the cast [of 25] and the puppets.” Behind the scenes, the 20-member student crew has also been busy, helping assemble sets, preparing props and running through tech-related drills. As for the music, Boryszewski said the original intent was to assemble a pit orchestra but a shortened rehearsal period due to an early Easter holiday recess prompted the production staff to use recorded digital tracks provided by The MT Pit LLC. Budget for the show will likely run between $6,000 and $7,000, Boryszewski said. The money will come from fundraisers, ticket sales and advertising in the program, he said. The Board of Education pays for the rights. Another surprise of sorts that the production offers is the fact that the student cast see PETER PAN page

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he had been assaulted and robbed of his wallet and jacket by two passengers who then ran south on Passaic, police said. Patrol units scoured the area, and near the railroad tracks at N. Midland Ave., Officers Chris Medina, Andre Fernandes and Richard Pawlowski saw two men who fit

the description provided by the cabby. The suspects were taken back to the scene and were identified by the victim, police said. Arrested and charged with robbery, conspiracy, unlawful possession of a weapon (a bottle reportedly used to strike the driver), possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose,

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hree Harrison public school teachers were among a group of educators honored at the ninth annual September 11th Teacher Awards event in New York. Each year the 9/11 Tribute Center “honors teachers who create exemplary educational projects that help students understand the impact of 9/11.” The event is held on Feb. 26 on the anniversary of the first World Trade Center attack to reinforce the importance of helping students understand the ongoing impact of both the 1993 and 2001 incidents. “These teachers have engaged students in creating unique projects that focus on both the historical facts of 9/11 and the generosity of the humanitarian response, thereby giving young people a positive way of approaching the stories of this terrible day,” according to a statement issued by the 9/11 Tribute Center. “Few teachers throughout the country are supported in their efforts to teach about 9/11. The 9/11 Tribute Center has made it a priority to collect, reward and share the creativity and commitment of teachers that have taken the challenge and made tremendous accomplishments in their school,” the Center said. Nine teachers and schools from New Jersey, New York, Maryland, Iowa and Seattle were honored, including Kim-

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At award ceremony, from l., are Harrison school representatives curriculum director Cynthia Baumgartner, teacher Amy Morillo, students Chris Oliveria and Emma Irazzary, teachers Sharon Catrambone and Kimberly Madalena and 9/11 Tribute Center education director Wendy Aibel-Weiss.

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2016 W.H. St. Patty’s Day Parade didn’t disappoint By Kevin Canessa Jr.

hen I first knew, for sure, I’d be coming back to Kearny after spending four years in South Florida, I decided to take a look at the calendar. Among several highlights, March 13 really stood out because it would be the first United Irish Associations of West Hudson St. Patrick’s Day Parade I’d be able to go to since 2008. There’s no doubt — over the years, the parade was always one of the most enjoyable days of the year. And in 2016, nothing different — the parade was tremendous. In fact, it may have been the best parade I can recall ever. This year’s parade had the most marchers in the parade’s 43-year history, Jim Miller Jr., one of the parade’s most active trustees, told me after the parade was over Sunday. And it was pretty obvious. The parade didn’t finish, at the review station at Kearny Town Hall, until after 4 p.m. And delightfully, it seemed like it might never end. It wasn’t until the North Arlington Fire Department approached the review stand that I knew it was coming to an end. They’re usually the final group of marchers [and Big Blue, their blue fire truck, usually serves as a reminder it’s ending, though the Lyndhurst Fire Department was actually the last of the parade participants this year]. Here’s the thing though — the people who organize the parade, under the incredible leadership of the United Irish’s long-time President Kevin Quinn — so rarely get recognized for the work they do. Rightfully, each year, we give

great praise to the parade’s leaders, which, this year, featured Harrison Mayor James Fife, grand marshal and Barbara Cifelli-Sherry and Mary Anne Dunphy, deputy grand marshals. But what very few people realize is that once the parade is over, there’s very little time for rest and relaxation. Sure, there’s the post-parade visit to local spots for a drink or two. But not too long after the current year’s parade ends, it’s already time to plan and prepare for the following year’s event. Indeed, just weeks after this year’s parade, Quinn and the rest of the United Irish will go right back to work to plan the next year’s march along Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. and Kearny Ave. The marchers don’t just show up. There’s so much behind-the-scenes work that happens that allows us all to enjoy the bagpipers, the other performers, the fire trucks, the county sheriff’s vehicles, etc. There’s also tremendous consideration given to the selection of the new parade honorees. One might think taking a full year to prepare a one-day event might be excessive. But it’s not. It’s necessary. And Quinn and his people work their rear ends off. So allow me to take a moment to congratulate Quinn, Miller, Mike Conlon, Joe Reese, Carol Hearn-Manley, Dan Manley, Deacon Len Mackesy, Artie Pettigrew, Sharon Dock McKeown, Pat O’Donnell, Eddie McKeown and every other trustee who puts in hours of time preparing the annual affair. [I’d really like to publicly recognize every trustee and

beings. I was looking forward to seeing her when I returned, but I never got that opportunity. You talk about someone who was a music expert — if there was something you needed to know about anything from the 1960s on, she knew it. Her love for music really dictated who she was. She’s someplace much better off now. And the greatest solace is knowing she’s with her son, Jeff, whom she lost a little more than a year ago in a horrific car crash on the N.J. Turnpike. Rest in peace, Pine. To say you will be missed is a gross understatement. Kevin Quinn (c.), president of the United Irish Associations of West Hudson, • One of my oldest and marches in this year’s West Hudson St. Patrick’s Day Parade. dearest friends, Kristen Lynchvolunteer in this space, but I Brandi Leigh Miller for letting Stambuli, a Port Authority of fear I’ll forget someone — so us know — and for all the good New York & New Jersey police check out www.uiawh.org and community work the JWCA is officer, recently started the click ABOUT US and then doing for the local community. Women’s Law Enforcement BOARD OF TRUSTEES for a • Returning to Kearny after Association for female memlist of every committee membeing away for eight years has bers of the department. Two ber]. been bitter-sweet. weeks ago, along with Jersey For two hours on a Sunday While it’s been wonderful to City Mayor Steve Fulop, the afternoon each year, we’re catch up with so many people group honored the late Capt. treated to the finest St. PatI haven’t seen, it’s been pretty Kathy Mazza of the PAPD. rick’s Day Parade in New difficult knowing that so many Mazza was one of 37 Port Jersey. The hours, days, weeks great people have died over Authority cops who died on and months of preparation those eight years. Sept. 11, 2001, in the World that allow us this annual treat Sadly, it happened again, Trade Center’s collapse. is something that needs to be most recently, when one of The proverbial cap is tipped recognized. the first people I ever knew in to Lynch-Stambuli for ensuring Congratulations, Mr. Quinn Kearny — dating back to 1985 Mazza was recognized for havand all. Ya done good this year, — died. ing made the ultimate sacrifice. just as you all have every single Linda Humphrey left this And we give thanks to year. Thanks for all your hard world a few weeks ago. She Lynch-Stambuli for ensuring work. It does not go unnoticed. was the mother of Kearny Lithat issues related to female brary Director Josh Humphrey, police officers are being heard Odds & ends the very first friend I ever and recognized. • The Junior Women’s Club made in this town 31 years ago. Kevin Canessa Jr. can be of Arlington sent several spellLinda was affectionately reached by email at kc theobers to their district spelling known as “Pine,” and despite server.com or on Facebook & bee — and this year, Kearny’s our many loud debates about Twitter @KevinCanessa. The Gordy Hu placed fourth for the Mets and Yankees, was one opinions expressed herein are honorable mention. Thanks to of the most incredible human only those of the writer.

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‘Hairspray’ shaping up nicely at KHS By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY –

ake way for “Hairspray,” the upcoming spring musical at Kearny High School, opening on St. Patrick’s Day. And while the production, based on the 2003 Tony Award-winning Broadway show has no discernable Irish themes, it does have a book by

Now, back to “Hairspray.” Milly Gonzalez, serving as director and choreographer, has got her hands full, with a cast of 45 aided and abetted by a 13-member crew in a demanding show where “the set itself is just as important” as the players who strut their way through. Set changes happen “after virtually every scene of dialogue and song,” Gonzalez explained, so to achieve a seam-

first year we had to turn away students at auditions,” she noted. Still, there were challenges to face, she said. Scheduling of rehearsals, for example, presented logistical issues, Gonzalez said, since many of the students are involved in other extracurricular activities.

Then, too, there was the experience factor. “We only have six seniors in this show; the rest are underclassmen,” she said, “and a lot of the kids are first-time musical performers.” So students unfamiliar with acting technique were faced with a crash course in stage performance, along with learning ‘50s-style song and

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two Irish-American writers, Mark O’Donnell and Thomas Meehan. The story centers on Tracy Turnblad, who aspires to be a dancer on a TV variety program, “The Corny Collins Show,” and who, despite having a not-so-classic figure, manages to break the show’s “code,” not only by getting on the program but also by getting management to integrate it. It’s modeled after a real-life ‘50s TV variety show (“The Buddy Deane Show”), featuring teen dancers that was taken off the air in 1964 because it was unable to integrate black and white dancers. Interestingly, the theme of inclusion has an eerie contemporary parallel to an Irish-flavored event, with the organizers of New York City’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade having announced they will permit an Irish lesbian/gay contingent to march this year, prompting Mayor Bill DiBlasio to end a 2-year boycott of the parade. (As far as the Kearny production is concerned, though, this connection inferred by this reporter appears to be totally coincidental, but interesting, nonetheless.)

less transition of the action, the tech crew – in tandem with the 23-member ensemble of dancers – spin and dress a rotating stage platform to set each succeeding scene. “It’s a big feat,” she said. A daunting task, indeed, even for Gonzalez who is choreographing her seventh KHS show but who, for the first time, is also being called on to direct. “I’m now recognizing the talent of my predecessors,” she said. “I know I’ve got big feet to fill.” That’s why, at the same time, Gonzalez is thankful and grateful for the able assistance she’s getting from co-musical director Edward Gargiulo, who will be conducting the pit orchestra of KHS students and local professionals; sound designer David Caravella; lighting and set designer John Bernardcyzk; and producer/ business manager Kathleen Astrella. Although this production marks the debut of “Hairspray” on the KHS stage, it clearly resonated among student thespians. “It’s popular among our students,” Gonzalez said. So popular in fact, “This was the

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online purchases. Since the investigation, the victim canceled his card account, destroyed his card and was issued a new card. Police advised the victim to monitor his accounts accordingly. Meanwhile, the NPD released the following reports of incidents that took place between March 5 and March 11:

grill was stolen. March 6 A Centre St. resident reported the theft of six angel statues. They were reportedly taken from the resident’s backyard.

March 5 A Weber grill was stolen from a Coppola St. home. The victim told police he’d heard a sound around 12:30 a.m. and believes that’s when the $149

March 7 A Setterthwaite Ave. resident reported his card had been stolen. Police said the vehicle owner noticed the car was gone, but didn’t see any broken glass or debris on his driveway. All keys were accounted for. A local search for the vehicle proved to be futile.

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which was checked, unsuccessfully, for an electric skimming device. March 10 Daniel Jones, 22, of Newark, was arrested following a motor vehicle stop on Washington Ave. Jones, a passenger in the car, was charged with possession of marijuana under 50 grams on a ticket, was advised of a court date and released on his own recognizance. The driver of the car got a ticket charging him with obstruction of vision by a windshield and was also released. – Kevin Canessa Jr.

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TRENTON – Harrison couple and their adult son have been indicted on charges including conspiracy and insurance fraud for allegedly falsifying a car loan application to buy a $139,000 Bentley, then torching the vehicle and reporting it stolen, N.J. Attorney General John J. Hoffman announced last week. According to Hoffman and the Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor, Chester Jarzabek, 63, his wife Anna Jarzabek, 61, had purchased the pre-owned luxury car from D.I.B Leasing in Teterboro, where their son John Jarzabek, 26, worked as a salesman. The couple allegedly conspired with their son and the dealership’s general manager, Hector Marquez, 43, of Monroe, to burn the auto for insurance money. At 1:07 a.m., Aug. 4, 2013, the torched Bentley was found at the intersection of Rae St. KPD from

March 9 Officers Sean Watson and Chris Levchak, on patrol at 11 a.m., spotted a 2001 Chrysler double-parked on the 200 block of Hickory St. Unable to locate its owner, they proceeded to write a summons, at which point, police said, they were approached by Johann Holguin, 20, of Kearny, who began to “berate them, loudly and profanely.” Holguin reportedly refused to produce vehicle identification and ignored repeated warnings to cease and desist his behavior (as well as advice to leave the area). When he began to aggressively approach the officers, they placed him under arrest, but he had to be forcibly cuffed, police said. He was charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. March 10 At 2 a.m., Officer Michael

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and St. Ann’s Ave. in the South Bronx, authorities said. Marquez, 43, of Monroe, has been indicted as a co-conspirator in the alleged scheme. He and the three Jarzabeks are also charged with falsifying a car loan application and providing bogus documents to inflate the couple’s income to obtain financing for the vehicle. A fifth defendant, Michael Gontarczuk observed a 1998 Honda stopped in traffic at Kearny and Wilson Aves., where it sat through several traffic light cycles, despite the blaring horn of a car behind it. Approaching the Honda on foot, Gontarczuk reportedly found it in gear and with its engine running, and with Diego Corrales, 28, of Kearny, asleep at the wheel. With back-up Officers Kevin Arnesman and Chris Manolis, Gontarczuk tried to rouse Corrales, who police said was unresponsive. They unlocked the door and turned off the motor -and reportedly smelled the strong odor of alcohol. When Corrales was finally awakened, he was drowsy to the point that Kearny EMS was called to the scene, police said. Following field sobriety tests and an Alcotest at HQ , he was charged with DWI. — Karen Zautyk

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ance fraud charges, all three Jarzabeks and Marquez were indicted on two counts of second-degree theft by deception. The four, along with Ricciardi, were additionally charged with third-degree theft by deception. Insurance Fraud Prosecutor Christopher Iu noted that some important cases have started with anonymous tips. People who are concerned about insurance cheating and have information about a fraud can report it anonymously by calling the toll-free hotline at 877-55-FRAUD, or by visiting www.NJInsurancefraud.org. State regulations permit a reward to be paid to an eligible person who provides information that leads to an arrest, prosecution and conviction for insurance fraud. – Karen Zautyk

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201-998-2666. Preschool and school-age children are welThe Woman’s Club of Belleville holds its annual tricky come. Young children must be accompanied by an adult tray at The Chandelier, 340 helper because scissors will Franklin Ave., on April 7. be used. A cartoon will be Doors open at 5:15 p.m. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are shown after cleanup. The Kearny Public Library $40. For more information will host an Indian cooking and tickets, call Judy Nucci at demonstration with instruc973-751-2960. tor Charu Jhalani on Tuesday, March 29, at 6:30 p.m. Charu Kearny Kearny High School Hall of will demonstrate how to make Pav Bhaji, a classic InFame Induction Dinner 2016 dian fast food dish of curried will be held on Friday, April vegetables. This free event 8, at 6:30 p.m., at the Fiesta, will take place in the lower Wood-Ridge. Support the level kitchen at the Main Kearny High School Athletic Library, 318 Kearny Ave. SeatHall of Fame and its current ing will be on a first-come, inductees. Contact Sebastian first-served basis. Call the Viscuso at 201-998-5961 for library for more information. more information. For a listing of all library The Kearny Public Library programs, visit www.kearnyliChildren’s Room announces brary.org. these free March events: West Hudson Arts & • Desiree Mills presents Theater holds open audiPreschool Art for ages 2 1/2 tions for its June production to 4 on Thursday, March 24, of “Jesus Christ Superstar,” from 11 a.m. to noon, and on March 29 and 31 at 7 p.m. her art program for ages 5 to Auditions are open to all ac9 will take place from 4:30 tors ages 17 to 70. Auditioners to 5:50 p.m., the same day. should prepare 32 measures Seating will be first-come, of a musical theater song of first-served. The library will their choice and bring muprovide art supplies. sic in the appropriate key. • Families with children up Women could prepare “I to age 5 are invited to storyDon’t Know How to Love teller Denise McCormack’s Him.” Men could prepare “Stories and More,” with themes of animals and spring, “Heaven on Their Minds” or “Gethsemane.” Men/women on Wednesday, March 30, interested in playing Herod from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. should prepare “Herod’s • Miss Mariana will present a Story Time with music, Song.” An accompanist will be provided. Auditions take in Portuguese, from 11 a.m. place at the W.H.A.T. Theatre, to noon, on Saturday, March First Lutheran Church, 65 19. The target audience is up Oakwood Ave. Performances to age 5. R.S.V.P. to clubinho. are June 15, 16, 17 and 18. Doucincy@gmail.com. bling is possible as well as • Families are invited to blind casting for roles. take a spring bunny picture on Tuesday, March 29, from Lyndhurst 4:30 to 5:15 p.m., or Thursday, Lyndhurst Veterans of March 31, from 11:15 a.m. to Foreign Wars Post 3548, 527 noon. Registration is reValley Brook Ave., holds a quired. Visit the Children’s Karaoke Friday, March 18, at Room during open hours to 7:30 p.m., with music by Pete register or call the library at

Spano. For more information, call the post at 201-939-3080. Lyndhurst Girls Association hosts its annual Palm Sunday Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, March 20, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Libbie Lindsay Little House, 238 Livingston Ave. Proceeds will go for the operation and maintenance of the Little House by the Girls Scouts and Leaders of Lyndhurst. A $6 per-person donation is requested and tickets may be purchased at the door. The Lyndhurst Health Department is accepting appointments for free screenings by the Center for Vein Restoration on Monday, March 21, at the Lyndhurst Municipal Annex, 253 Stuyvesant Ave., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The center’s LegsWork Community Outreach program will conduct free blood circulation evaluations and lower-leg vein ultrasound demonstrations. Call the Health Department at 201804-2500 for more information and for appointments. Sacred Heart School, 620 Valley Brook Ave., hosts its annual spring tricky tray for its Margaret Engel Endowment Trust on Friday, March 18, at 6 p.m. No one under 18 will be admitted and no alcoholic beverages are allowed. The kitchen will be open. For more information, call Patty at 201-803-9580 or the school at 201-939-4277. The Lyndhurst Public Library announces these events: • Youngsters in pre-k to grade 4 create their own green wreath as part of a St. Patrick’s Day Craft on Wednesday, March 16, from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. Registration is required. • At Easter Bunny Wreath Craft, children in pre-k to grade 4 fashion Easter bunny wreaths on Monday, March

21, from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. Call ahead to register. • Family Tree Day Program allows kids in grades 1 to 4 to join on Wednesday, March 23, from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m., to create family trees. Registration is required. • At “Selling on eBay,” offered Wednesday, March 23, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., eBay PowerSeller Rick Feingold, an education specialist trained by eBay, explains how to sell successfully — from start to finish. He’ll talk about selecting items to sell, safe trading, photos, writing descriptions, shipping and more. Space is limited and registration is required. Email romeo@lyndhurst.bccls.org or call 201804-2478, ext. 7, to register. The New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority (NJSEA) sponsors Evening Yoga on Monday, March 21, from 6 to 7 p.m. Adults of all ages/ levels are welcome with a focus on alignment, flow and warmth followed by a restorative pose to unwind the body and mind for bed. This program is open to all levels, ages 14 and older. One additional session will take place on April 18. The cost is $10 per person; registration is highly recommended. Register at njsea.eventbrite.com.

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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 will receive $20 in slot play money and a $5 food voucher. The group will leave at 10 a.m. from the Columbian Club Hall parking lot, 194 River Road, and arrive at the casino by noon. For the return trip, the bus will leave from the Sands at 6 p.m. and return to North Arlington by

8 p.m. Participants must bring a photo ID to receive the slot play money. For tickets and more information, call Nicholas Cerchio at 201-998-0626.

Nutley

The Nutley Public Library, 93 Booth Drive, announces the following programs. Registration is required where noted. To register, call 973667-0405. • Babygarten, open to infants up to 23 months, is held on Tuesdays, March 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 on Wednesdays, March 23 and 30, at 10 a.m. Registration is required. Nutley residents receive priority registration. • Wednesday Afternoon Knitters meet weekly at 1 p.m. All levels of knitters are welcome. Participants should bring supplies. • Check out an exhibit of new works by members of The Women Artists of Nutley in the gallery and display cases of the Nutley Public Library during the months of March and April as part of the observance of Women’s History Month. Oil, acrylic and watercolor paintings as well photography, pastels and drawings will be featured. Call the library for more information on this exhibit and other programs. The complete schedule of programs is available at the library and on the library website at www. nutleypubliclibrary.org.

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r. Ayman Ibrahim, a neurologist in Bloomfield [he used to practice in Kearny on Seeley Ave.] may just be the most educated doctor in New Jersey — or America for that matter. He began his medical career in Egypt, his native land, where he attended medical school. He then went on to practice medicine as an internist in Egypt. But that was just the beginning for him. Ultimately, he decided to move to the United States to be a doctor, and when he did, he decided he wanted to learn more about medicine — American medicine — and he enrolled in medical school here in the United States. You aren’t hearing things — Ibrahim has been to and has successfully completed medical school twice — in Egypt and here in the U.S. After medical school, he completed his internship and residency at the Albany Medical College in Upstate New York — and during the final year of his residency, he was appointed chief resident, an honor bestowed only on a hospital’s most prominent resident physician. It was during his residency that he decided to focus solely on neurology because

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edly firing a worker because she reported the alleged conduct is an obvious abdication of that responsibility.” According to the complaint, the victim began working at Kearny Auto Spa as a detailer on July 17, 2012. The woman, whose name is being withheld because of the nature of the conduct alleged, was the only female auto detailer employed at Kearny Auto Spa at the time. Among other allegations, a manager at Kearny Auto Spa is accused of repeatedly asking the victim how she and her

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sex on multiple occasions, and one of the victim’s fellow employees is accused of leaving written notes in the workplace expressing his desire for her. The woman’s immediate supervisor also reportedly told her “men do a better job,” and on one occasion, allegedly forced her to continue doing work that placed pressure on a painful knee because “since you act like man, I’m going to treat you like a man.” The complaint says the woman was terminated on June 19, 2013, because she left work before her shift was over, and because she had received prior warnings about tardiness and leaving early. The ex-employee denies those allegations, however, and Kearny Auto Spa has no supporting documentation, according to the complaint. The complaint also asserts Kearny Auto Spa changed its rationale for firing the woman

in the midst of the investigation into her allegations — from alleged tardiness and leaving early to a lack of skill at the job. However, the complaint notes Kearny Auto Spa failed to provide records or other evidence to support its claim that she was a substandard employee. The suit seeks lost wages, damages for mental and emotional distress and any other costs associated with the alleged harassment of the woman, as well as her retaliatory firing. The complaint also seeks punitive damages for the employer’s “willful” violation of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, imposition of civil penalties in accordance with the LAD statute and other relief. It is not immediately clear the specific dollar amounts being sought. – Kevin Canessa Jr.

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NA baseball team looks for solid improvement Paul Marcantuono pulls no punches about his North Arlington High School baseball team. Plain and simple, Marcantuono knows that the Vikings have to improve on last year’s 9-16 ledger. “We lost only one starter,” said Marcantuono, who begins his ninth season as the head coach of the Vikings. “We have all of the rest of our starting players back. We have a seniorled team. So that only leads to the expectations. We’re expecting a lot from these kids this year. The expectations are high. As well they should be. Most of these kids have been together for three years.” Marcantuono believes that the Vikings just have to worry about a small laundry list, a brief to-do ledger. “If we stay hungry and humble and do the little things right, then big things will happen,” Marcantuono said. “They’ve been waiting for three years for this year to make it happen. This is their year. I said this is a teen year, meaning that if we don’t win 14 or 15 games, then it would be a disappointment. If we don’t

win that many games, then we have to look at ourselves in the mirror and find out what we did wrong. These kids should want to win.” Considering it has been a while since the Vikings have fielded a winning team in the spring, then they should want it. No one aspires to be a loser. Well, the Vikings are not going to be losers often with their pitching staff, spearheaded by three seniors in righthanders Joel DaSilva and Charles Kearney and left-hander Brian Costello. DaSilva has added the “Da” to his last name. As simply Joel Silva, the righty pitched a no-hitter two seasons ago and won four games last year. Apparently, he was always DaSilva and never bothered to tell anyone that was his correct surname. Costello is a master craftsman on the mound, mixing up a variety of pitches. He also won four games a season ago. Right there, that’s eight of the nine Viking wins. Marcantuono likes the camaraderie between friends DaSilva and see VIEW next page

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The Kearny High School baseball team will look to its talented pitching staff to lead the way this season. From l., are Justin Sanchez, Connor McClelland, head coach Frank Bifulco, Corey Sawyer and Ryan Tully

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rank Bifulco has been around long enough as the head baseball coach at his high school alma mater, namely Kearny, that he can now be called a veteran head coach. As Bifulco enters his fifth season as the head man with the Kardinals, the veteran skipper knows one thing: This should be his best campaign to date. “They’re trying to make some big things happen this year,” Bifulco said of the Kards, who began preseason workouts recently, blessed with the awesome late winter weather everyone has been enjoying. “The kids are hungry. They’re already gearing up for teams that they lost to last year. I like the makeup of this team. We have a chance to be pretty good.” And the Kards were pretty good a year ago, posting a 16-9 record, advancing to the

semifinals of the Ed “Faa” Ford Memorial Hudson County Tournament. “It helps tremendously that we have a lot of the kids who were on the team last year back,” Bifulco said. “I would have to say that it’s a big help having so many kids back. They played summer ball together and fall ball. They were always in the weight room for weight training. They’re not a big ‘rah-rah’ group, but they’re always there, ready to go to work. They hustle on and off the field. We should be okay with our pitching and defense. If we can hit, we can be dangerous.” Bifulco said that his team collectively is prepared to be a better team this year than they were last year. “But as we’ve gotten better, so has everyone else in our league,” Bifulco said. “We have to contend with that. The kids are trying their best to be the best hitters they can be. That’s a big difference.”

Leading the pitching staff is senior left-hander Corey Sawyer. With the scholarship to Seton Hall already firmly Stevie Wonder-ed, you know, “signed, sealed, delivered, I’m yours,” the ace of the Kardinals’ staff is geared up for one final go-round. “He’s our ace, our No. 1,” Bifulco said. “There’s no question about that. There’s no hiding it. We’ve treated Corey as our No. 1. He knows it’s his job. He’s going to go out and 95% of the time, he’s going to give us the chance to win. It’s up to us to get him the runs.” Sawyer pitched three no-hitters as a sophomore, but none last year. However, Sawyer was more effective last year, pitching to a 6-3 record with two saves. “He works hard,” Bifulco said. “He knows he has a bright future ahead of him. At this level, he’s striving for perfection.” see KEARNY page

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Costello. “Brian and Joel work together all year long,” Marcantuono said. “They worked together in the summer and in the fall. They push each other really hard. They are also very good in helping the other kids out. Brian is more of a pitcher, where Joel is the thrower. I have confidence in all three of our guys. We have an ace in there every time they take the mound. I believe in all three and I think they’re good enough to pitch a good game every time out.” Kearney developed last year into being a solid hurler. “Charles came on last year and emerged late as a good pitcher for us,” Marcantuono said. “Charles is more cerebral. He’s a great student. He’s on the honor roll.” Marcantuono said that he can use as many as seven pitchers this season. Senior Tim Ford, juniors Mark Cunningham and Danny Elliott and sophomore Isaac Aguiar, the basketball standout, will

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The North Arlington baseball team will count on top hurlers, from l., Charles Kearney, Brian Costello and Joel DaSilva -guided by head coach Paul Marcantuono -- to lead the way this spring.

all get their chances to pitch this spring. “Isaac is just raw talent,” Marcantuono said. “He is learning to spot his fastball in and out. He’s getting better.” The catcher is junior Angel Santos, who can also play other positions like second base and the outfield. San-

tos’ versatility has opened the door for other seniors to see playing time, guys like Stephen Carey and Chris Giaquinto. First base duties will be shared on a rotating basis, depending upon who’s pitching. DaSilva, Kearney and Costello will all see time at first.

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John Policano, a junior, will try to take over at second base, replacing three-year varsity performer Anthony Rotondo, who has since graduated. Emmanuel Mora, the returning starter at shortstop, has some great flashes of brilliance last year. Mora can only get better with a full year under his belt. Christian Castro is another

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The Kards also have senior right-hander Connor McClelland back. McClelland was 6-1 last year. “We give him the ball and expect to win,” Bifulco said. “He has a good fastball and a good curve.” Putting Sawyer and McClelland in the same rotation conjures thoughts of the last time the Kards had two solid aces, a powerful 1-2 pitching punch. It was 2003 and the Kards had former Observer Athlete of the Year Hugh MacDonald and current Harrison head coach Jairo Mendez as its two standout pitchers. That season, the Kards ended the season at the overall Group IV state championships in Toms River. “Any time you have a solid 1-2 combo, it brings back those great memories,” said Bifulco, who was the second baseman on that team. “If the stars align properly, it should be exciting with the two kids we have. I remind them every day of the legacy of the 2016 Kearny baseball team.” The Kards’ pitching staff doesn’t end with just Sawyer and McClelland. The Kards also have junior righty Ryan Tully back. Tully has the ability to be an ace on any other staff in the area, but on this staff, he happens to be No. 3. Sophomore righty Justin Sanchez is also a capable hurler. The catching situation is a little up in the air, with senior Cody Evanchick, sophomore Thomas McAndrew and fabulous freshman Travis Witt battling for playing time. McAndrew is making strides to be the everyday backstop, but watch Witt. “Travis is just raw,” Bifulco said. “I don’t know if he’s varsity ready just yet.” The first base duties are handled by senior Joe Esteves, who batted .405 with 20 RBI last year. Esteves should be one of the better first sackers in the area. The second base responsibilities are being shared by senior Jordan

Miranda and sophomore Sanchez, who flashes his leather at several different positions. Shortstop is held down by senior Joseph Baez, a three-year varsity starter who batted .385 last year. “Everything revolves around him,” Bifulco said. “He leads by example. He comes every day and does his job. He’s been around since he was a freshman. He knows what to do.” Sanchez will see time at third, as will Tully and junior Mike Goresh, who has the potential to be a very good hitter. Samuel Sanchez, the team’s resident utility guy, and senior John O’Neill are sharing left field duties. O’Neill is a three-year varsity starter. O’Neill is in centerfield when Sawyer’s on the mound. When Sawyer is not pitching, he’s in center. But O’Neill is a key cog to this team. “Corey is a very good defensive outfielder,” Bifulco said of Sawyer. “He’ll bat either ninth or possibly leadoff.” McClelland plays right field when not pitching. McClelland improved tremendously as a hitter last year, hitting .367. Senior Benny Cowan is the regular designated hitter, but Goresh could get in the lineup there. The Kardinals open the season April 1 against Wallington and April 2 they play Old Bridge. Then there’s the showdown April 4 against Memorial and possibly a showdown against Jason Willis, a transfer into Memorial from St. Joseph’s of Metuchen. With Willis, Memorial looms as one of the best teams in the state and definitely the team to beat in Hudson County. Needless to say, the Kards will be tested right away. “If we want to be the best, then we have to beat the best,” Bifulco said. Looks like the Kards do indeed mean business this season.

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And audiences will not be disappointed in the results, she said. Particularly those in lead roles. In the role of Tracy, for example, is senior Abigail Stokes, who was seen as part of the ensemble in the KHS production of “Cats” two years ago. Abigail, who performs with the Ridgewood Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Company, is adjusting from being a natural operatic soprano to playing the role of a mezzo soprano. “It’s the first time she’s had to belt out,” observed Gonzalez.

Then there’s junior Gustavo Lima, who is portraying Edna Turnblad, Tracy’s mom, a role originated in the Broadway production by Harvey Fierstein and, in the 2007 film by John Travolta. “We had four boys audition for the role,” Gonzalez said. “There was no question about Gustavo doing it. He’s fearless, charismatic.” A native of Brazil who has been in the U.S. only three years, Gustavo has “mastered” this role, she said. Look for sophomore Sasha Lopes in the role of the villain, Velma Von Tus-

sle, producer of The Corny Collins show, whose character humiliates Tracy in hopes of giving her daughter an edge in winning the competition. Sasha, who played Daniella in last year’s KHS production of “In the Heights,” is a high honors student who plays in a regional private soccer league. And there’s junior Cesar Fernandez as Link Larkin, the “heartthrob” on the variety show who captures Tracy’s affections. “It’s his first musical,” Gonzalez said. “He’s doing a phenomenal job and he’s a great dancer.”

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n his first season last year as the head baseball coach at Lyndhurst High School, after replacing the legendary Butch Servideo,

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The Lyndhurst baseball team will be counting on their seniors to lead the way this season. Kneeling, from l., are Salvatore DeGennaro, Nic DiTommaso, Eddie Rivera and Leo Gonzalez. Back row from l., are Andrew Fitzgerald, Evan Kelly, Vin Dorio, Matthew DeMarco and head coach Pat Auteri.

ally, 20 is the win number we put up every year. We had 19 after getting off to a 3-6 start.” Auteri said that the Golden Bears turned the corner midseason. “Then we ran off 10 in a row,” Auteri said. “So it turned out well.” The Golden Bears were able to get two scrimmages in over the weekend against Saddle Brook and Cresskill. On Wednesday, they will head to Florida for five days, where they will play six scrimmages. “We’ve been really lucky with the phenomenal weather up here,” Auteri said. “We need to get the scrimmages to get innings for our pitchers to throw. They’ll get better with the chances to throw. We have 12 guys on the team who can throw.” Leading the pitchers right now is senior right-hander Nic DiTommaso, who got some varsity time last year with starts against Saddle Brook and Ridgefield. “He then pitched all summer and gained a lot of confidence,” Auteri said. “He throws four different pitches, including a knuckleball. He has great command of his pitchers. He has great mechanics. I think he can be

an ace.” Senior Andrew Fitzgerald is another senior righty who throws three different pitches. “He’s worked his tail off to get where he is,” Auteri said. Another possible starter is senior lefty Leo Gonzalez, who isn’t an overpowering thrower, but he does throw strikes and can keep opponents at bay with a tantalizing breaking pitch. Junior Dave Mitchell is another pitcher with a huge upside.’ “Dave has good size (he’s about 6-foot-4) and throws the ball hard,” Auteri said. “He’s going to be the key to the season. He had a chance to pitch for us last year, but got hurt early in the season. He has the stuff to be a good one.” Junior righty Nick Matarazzo didn’t play baseball last year, but he also has good size and throws the ball hard. Greg Benerick is a junior lefty who can see action. Max Vigliotti and promising freshman Frankie Venezia round out the staff. Senior Eddie Rivera is the team’s catcher. “He’s one of the best defensive catchers we’ve ever had,” Auteri said. “His hitting continued next page

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has come around. I’m expecting a big year out of him. He just loves playing. He’s a baseball junkie.” Junior Ryan Donohue, who is also a standout bowler, is the Golden Bears’ first baseman. “The kid can play,” Auteri said. “He’s a good athlete. He’s very good defensively. We need him to step up his game this year.” Senior Vin Dorio is the team’s returning starter at second base, where he has started

for the last three seasons. Dorio batted .425 last year. “He’s probably our best hitter,” Auteri said. “He’s a smart player.” Junior Nick Carnevale has moved from third base to shortstop this season. Carnevale also hit .360 last year. “We’ve penciled him into the leadoff spot,” Auteri said. DiTommaso will see time at third base, along with a pair of sophomores Jonathan Karlok and Matt Tomko. Vigliotti, who started in left

field last year, returns there this season. Evan Kelly, the younger brother of former Golden Bears pitching ace Nolan Kelly, is the team’s starter in center field. “He’s been hitting the stuffing out of the ball early on,” Auteri said of the younger Kelly, who had two hits in each of the first two scrimmages. The school’s best athlete, Matthew DeMarco, the foot-

ball and wrestling standout, continues his athletic prowess by playing right field for the baseball team. “He will also pitch a little bit for us in relief,” Auteri said. “He’s by far our best athlete and we’re expecting big things from him.” Junior Peter Lazaris is the team’s fourth outfielder and designated hitter. “He can hit for power,” Auteri said. “We have a good lineup. If the pitchers throw

strikes, we should be alright.” The Golden Bears open their season against Becton on April 1, then face New Milford and Wood-Ridge in the next two games. Needless to say, the Golden Bears will compete in the North Jersey Interscholastic Conference this season. “That’s what we go for every year,” Auteri said. “I think we should be able to play with the teams in our league. Anything is possible.”

Harrison dreamers go global

Harrison’s Hamilton School students recently participated in a countywide literacy and art project inspired by the traditions of Nepal. Here, they’re among the dream flags at the John F. Kennedy School in North Bergen.

HARRISON – Nepal is a long way from Harrison — 7,500 miles to be exact. Yet students from this tightly knit community in Hudson County recently joined together in a global initiative inspired by traditional Nepalese prayer flags and the dream poetry of Langston Hughes. Through a partnership with the Hudson County Gifted and Talented Consortium, Hamilton School fourth- and fifth-grade gifted and talented students created “Dream Flags,” colorful cloth flags festooned with their own dream poems and strung together on a line, like those found hanging along mountain ridges and peaks high in the Himalayan Mountains of Nepal. Traditionally, these flags are used to promote peace, compassion, strength and wisdom; and the Harrison students did not disappoint, writing poetry for the flags on topics ranging from global dream destinations to future aspirations. At a recent gathering of Hudson County students at John F. Kennedy School in North Bergen, fifth-grader Jasmine Loo presented her poem

“My Dreamland,” in which she wrote about her desire for a calm and peaceful world. Harrison students involved in this project were: Steven Mangandid, Jasmine Loo, Kenneth Winkleblech, Pardav Chakka, Srisenthil Somaskandan Radha, Fengyi Zhao, Fatma Mohamed, Clara Rucinski, David Dias, Manasvi Garg, William Medina, Shanvi Chitkara, Ryan You, Helen Li, Natalia Kalinowska and Yassine Abassi. “The Dream Flag project is an incredible mix of curricula. Incorporating everything from language arts to social studies to visual arts and beyond, the flags just bring them all together in an interesting and fun way — and the takeaway is enormous,” said Karen Tavares, the Gifted and Talented coordinator for Harrison Public Schools. Begun in 2003 in suburban Philadelphia, The Dream Flag project is meant to share positive messages of hope with the world. To date, more than 40,000 Dream Flags have been created worldwide. For more information, visit www.dreamflags.org.

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schools for decades. “As the mayor, I am proud to join with this 13-member team (BOE and Township Commission) to vote for this resolution. The goal is to unify two boards. One project. One team.” “This is an historic moment,” asserted BOE President James Vuono. “There hasn’t been a new school building since 2000 when we added on [a science wing] to the high school.” Vuono credited students, teachers and staff for giving their all even under tough conditions of overcrowding and lacking space dedicated to music, art and science classrooms. “Our teachers have been working under handicaps but they’ve done a fine job,” Vuono said. “I can’t wait to see what they do when they have everything at their fingertips.” And Interim Schools Superintendent James Corino joined the chorus by adding: “This is the right thing to do. It’s about fairness and caring. What better gift can you give your children so they can go on to successful careers and higher education.” Alluding to the voters’ defeat of two recently held school referenda, Corino said the school district has reached a point of no return. “It’s time to step up, put the apathy aside. … There’s really no excuse [not to support this referendum]. And if you know people not registered, get them registered and do the right thing for our children,” Corino said, to tumultuous applause from the packed house. Asked about a timeline for the separate school projects, Vuono – choosing to be optimistic – said, referring to the elementary and high school improvements, “As soon as the referendum passes, the hammers will hit the walls.” The district expects to receive around $4 million in state funding to apply to those improvements, according to Richard DiLascio, counsel to the BOE and township commission. Those improvements, the resolution said, “will allow neighborhood schools to remain fully intact [and] allow students to remain in the primary schools for grades kindergarten through grade 6 and then proceed to new facilities at the new Lyndhurst Junior High School and the improved

take “at least four years” before the first class goes through the school’s doors. And, he said, Lincoln School “will stay in place until the junior high gets a C.O. [certificate of occupancy].” With the junior high’s accommodation of ninth-graders, DiLascio said, “eight classPhoto by Ron Leir rooms will be taken out of the Township municipal and school ofﬁcials are united in support of a November high school.” That will be a big public question on school upgrades. From l., at last week’s meeting, are Mayor help, he said, since “we’re at a Robert Giangeruso, Municicipal Clerk Angela White, BOE President James Vuo- shortage of room space at the no, BOE Business Administrator David DiPisa and Interim Supt. James Corino. high school.” The freed-up space at the As for the new junior high, facilities at Lyndhurst High high school would offer opporDiLascio said it would probably School.”

tunities for providing “vocational technical instruction and professional preparatory coursework,” according to the resolution. DiLascio said that projections call for the new school to house a total of 650 students to be distributed among the three grade levels so that there will be no more than 25 students per class. The hope is that by placing the referendum on the same ballot for the presidential election, there will be big bump in the turnout, DiLascio said, “and we take that as a positive.”

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KEARNY: One Family Home in Desirable Section of Kearny. Large 50’ by 100’ Lot! Gas Heat! New Roof! New Sidewalk! New Oversized Detached Garage with finished loft! Plenty of Parking Space! $259,900

Don’t miss this completely Renovated Beauty on Huge 50’ by 150’ lot! Large Eat-in Kitchen w/ custom cabinets & granite counters! Hardwood floors! Formal Dining Room! New Updated Baths! Central A/C! Full finished walk-up attic for extra living space! Plenty of parking space! Newer Roof! New Plumbing! New Electric Service and much more! A MUST SEE HOME!! $439,750

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KEARNY: NEWLY LISTED! Don’t miss this Large, Extremely Well Maintained 2 Family Home! Large Rooms w/ High Ceilings! Great Natural Woodwork! All Sep. Utilities! Newer Gas Heating Systems! Newer Timberlne Roof! Newer Windows! Hardwood Floors! Beautifully Full Finished 3rd FL for extra living space w/ two separate rooms, plenty of storage & 1/2 Bath! Full High & Dry basement w/ 1/4 Bath! Gorgeous Private Back Yard! A Must See Home Where Pride of Ownership Shows!! $359,900

NORTH ARLINGTON: NEWLY LISTED!! 1 Family Cape Cod Style Home in one of North Arlington’s most desirable areas! Hardwood Floors! 3 bedrooms and 2 Full Baths! Central AC! Extra Large 50’ x 112’ Lot! One car detached garage plus a long driveway! Has a brick face plus vinyl siding! Close to parks, schools, shopping, transportation and houses of worship!! $295,000

in the lead role of Peter Pan is a fresh face – a ninth-grader making her first-ever stage appearance. She is Andrea DeOliveira, an honors student, who was cast from among some 10 students who auditioned for the role. Also among the featured performers are senior Flavio Escalante, who plays Mr. Darling and Captain Hook; and junior Karla Vasquez in the role of Wendy Darling, Peter Pan’s love interest. Flavio was seen previously in HHS productions as Uncle Fester in “The Addams Family,” as Beadle Bamford in “Sweeney Todd” and a member of the Ensemble in “Once on this Island.” Flavio sings with the HHS Choir and the Blue Notes. “It’s hard transitioning into a different kind of character, from Mr. Dar-

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Producer Matthew Boryszewski (l.) and director Colin Shields display one of the giant puppets designed for ‘Peter Pan.’

ling to Captain Hook,” Flavio said. “I have to be menacing but funny.” For guidance, he’s been watching telecasts of the show featuring Mary Martin in 1962 and a more recent NBC version starring Allison Williams. Karla is also known to HHS audiences: she played Wednesday Addams in “The

Addams Family” and was Johanna in “Sweeney Todd.” She’s also in the HHS Choir and plays a vital role on the Junior Class Prom Committee. Tickets to the show are $5 for students and senior citizens; $10 for adults. Tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance at the HHS main office.

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KEARNY: Don’t miss this extremely well maintained one family home! This home which is in absolutely move-in condition, boasts Wood Floors! New Windows! Gas Heating System! Sliders to nice size deck off Room! Full walk up Attic! Low Taxes! Close to schools, shopping and ALL transportation! $229,000

KEARNY: Well Maintained 1 Family Home In Desirable Section of Kearny. 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths. Updated Kitchen! Newer Roof, Windows & Siding! Gas Heat! Finished Basement w/ Full Bath. Common Driveway leads to parking space and a 1 car detached garage. Large Deck off Kitchen! Great Back Yard for Entertaining Or Relax on your Front Lemonade Porch! Close to shopping, schools and ALL Transportation $309,900

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. ONE OF A KIND – This wonderful West Arlington Cape Cod sits on a sprawling 66x100 lot. The home contains 3 or 4 bedrooms, one and a half baths, gas heat, drive and garage. Asking just $289,900.. 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.

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KEARNY 2 FAMILY - Two 5 room (2 bedroom) apartments. Newer kitchen and baths. Separate gas heat and central air. $335,000. KEARNY: Level buildable Lot for sale in residential area of Kearny. Measures approximately 25’ x 92’. $129,900

KEARNY: Well Maintained One Family Home! 3 Bedrooms! 1 Full and 1 Half Baths! Hardwood Floors Throughout! Close to schools, shopping and ALL transportation ***Also can be purchased together with additional 25’ Lot Next Door. $249,500

NORTH ARLINGTON - JUST LISTED - This newer 2 Family features three bedrooms in the spacious first floor apartment and 2 bedrooms in the second floor apartment. The basement contains a third full bath and additional finished rooms. Quiet dead end street. Very well kept $489,000.

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THEME: THE 1920s ACROSS 1. Incited 6. Presidents’ Day mo. 9. Pig trough stuff 13. “The Stars and Stripes Forever” composer 14. *”Happy Days Are Here Again,” ____ Reisman and His Orchestra 15. *Josephine Baker’s turf 16. Blood fluid 17. Will Ferrell’s Christmas character 18. Conical dwelling 19. *First Winter Olympics country 21. *Female pioneer 23. Uh-huh 24. Classic sci-fi video game 25. Boxer’s punch 28. Hoodwink 30. Noble gas 34. Exclamation of sorrow 36. Lord’s servant 38. Muslim ruler honorific 40. Central Time ____ 41. North Pole workforce 43. Dwarf buffalo 44. Some sorority girls 46. South American monkey 47. Like gum after novocaine shot 48. Poisonous plant 50. Fill beyond full 52. Epitome of easiness 53. Satellite TV provider 55. Final, abbr. 57. *Black day 61. *Lindbergh’s ____ of St. Louis 64. “Round up the ____ suspects!” 65. Major network 67. Healer 69. Capital of Switzerland 70. India’s smallest state 71. In an unfriendly manner 72. Greek god of love 73. It often goes with “flow” 74. Magnetic field strength unit DOWN 1. Sixth sense 2. Subject of “A Good Walk Spoiled” 3. ____ gum, food additive 4. Literary composition 5. *F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Beautiful and the ____” 6. What refugees do 7. Snakelike fish 8. Very successful 9. Take one of these at a time

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39. *Iconic baseball player 42. Abdominal exercise 45. Equestrian’s seat 49. Foreign intelligence service 51. Provoke 54. Irish playwright John Millington ____ 56. Cease-fire 57. Toothpaste holder 58. Consumer 59. Eurozone money 60. “Without,” in French 61. Striker’s foe 62. Part of eye 63. Be a snitch 66. *Hairstyle 68. Shag rug

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obituaries@theobserver.com Julia Oliveira Julia Oliveira passed peacefully at home on March 6. She was 95. Born in Portugal, she lived in New York City before moving to Kearny 32 years ago. Visiting was on Wednesday at the Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive. Mass was last Thursday at St. Stephen’s Church, Kearny, and burial followed in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Julia was the wife of the late Ary Oliveira and is survived by her son, William, and his wife Nalinee. She is also survived by her granddaughter, Isabella. Alice Fenton Alice Fenton (nee Rock), 92, died Monday, March 7, at her home in Verona. The funeral was from the Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Home, 585 Belgrove Drive, Kearny, on March 11. A funeral Mass was offered at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Kearny. Interment followed in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Ms. Fenton was born in Luciusboro, Pa. She lived in Whippany before moving to

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Verona 15 years ago. Alice is survived by two sisters, Estelle Sofko and Dolly Kurpell; one grandson, Christian Fenton; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sons, Jerry Fenton Jr., Dennis Fenton and one brother, Edward Rock. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.thielereid.com. Emilio Lopez Emilio Lopez died at home on March 9 in Kearny. He was 90. Visiting was last Friday from the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. Mass on Saturday was at Queen of Peace Church, North Arlington, and entombment followed in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Emilio is survived by his wife, Luisa; a daughter, Emilia Zarauza; a son, Luis; and three grandchildren. Rose Carey Rose I. Carey, (nee Perry), 88, passed away on Friday, March 11, at her son John’s home in Kearny.

Ory (ID#17565) is a senior, male, Jack Russell terrier. Young at heart, this energetic senior came to us because the landlord wouldn’t allow him to live with his family. Unfortunately, he was adopted and returned because of his high level of guarding. We hate to see an older pooch ripped from the arms of their loved ones. However, we are sure to find him a home where instead of simply letting him go, they will fight for him to stay and work with his quirks. A bit on the shy side, this sweet 10-year-old takes his time to warm up to strangers, but once he does, he is out of this world. For this reason, we’re looking for a very patient home, where Ory can just relax on the couch with his buddies and enjoy some one-on-one time with his new family. The Bergen County Animal

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The funeral will be from the Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Home, 585 Belgrove Drive, Kearny, on Tuesday. March 15, at 8:30 a.m. A funeral Mass will be offered at Holy Cross Church, Harrison, at 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.thielereid.com. Mrs. Carey was born and raised in Philadelphia. She had lived in Harrison for the last 62 years. She spent a lot of time at the Jersey Shore at her home in Seaside Park.

aunt of Virginia Padula and Lisa Keller. She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas J. Carey, and two brothers, Robert and James Cattanio.

She was a member of the Rosary Society at Holy Cross Church and the Ladies Auxiliary, Knights of Columbus, Our Lady of Grace Council 402, Harrison. Rose is survived by two sons, Thomas J. Carey and John J. Carey and his wife Jane (nee Doffont); one sister, Virginia Keller; five grandchildren, John Carey, Kristen Mara, Taryn Stacy and Brianne and Michael Carey; three great-grandchildren, James and Brendan Mara and Katherine Stacy. She was the

Lillian Zardezed, 93, of Kearny, passed away on Wednesday March 9. From her birth in Glen Lyon, Pa., on June 8, 1922, to her death on Wednesday, she was the light and heart of her family. She was the third oldest child of eight born to Casimir and Helen Leskowicz. Lillian enjoyed polka music, going to bingo and Polish cooking. She most fondly

Adopt elder Jack Russell Ory Shelter and Adoption Center is located at 100 United Lane, Teterboro. The phone number is 201-229-4600. There are also many other adoptable animals that can be seen at www.petfinder.com/shelters/ NJ29.html. See the website for hours of operation.

Poland Joseph Sr.

First Anniversary In Loving Memory of my dear Husband Joe who died March 13, 2015

Sad is my heart without you Silent my tears that fall Living my life without Joe is the hardest part of all. They say that hearts don’t really break Dear Jesus that’s not true. The day you took my husband Joe, my heart just broke in two. So fold your arms around him Lord and keep him very safe. For he was a very special husband who can never be replaced. Sadly missed by your Loving wife, Maureen, Family and 9 grandchildren.

Lillian Zardezed

enjoyed spending quality time with her family, especially her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Zardezed, her daughter, Joan Huber, and six of her siblings. Surviving are her loving brother, Al Leskowicz, of Avenel; her son, Frank Zardezed Jr. (wife Ruth) of Erin, N.Y.; her daughter, Judy Zardezed, of Kearny; and her son, Michael Zardezed (wife Nina) of Wayne. Lillian also leaves behind 18 cherished grand and great-grandchildren and many loving nieces and nephews. Those whom we love don’t go away. They walk beside us every day ... Unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear. Mass was at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Kearny. Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Shaw-Buyus Home for Services, 138 Davis Ave., Kearny, was in charge. Visit www.buyusfuneralhome.com

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

You will feel as if friends of family have taken over when you entrust funeral arrangements to the Wilfred Armitage Funeral Home. The family-owned firm has been in business for 100 years, serving generations in West Hudson and South Bergen. Its beautiful facilities, in a setting reminiscent of a colonial mansion, reflect the graciousness and tact of its understanding personnel.

Wilfred Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home

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KEARNY 3rd ﬂ. 4 rooms, $1,200/month + utilities. 1 month security. no pets. Avl. Now. (732) 899-5854 or (201) 772-6415.

KEARNY 4 rent By Owner Two 2 BR Apts. Avl. 1st Fl. All units have W/D Hook up & Basement Storage. $985 & $1,100/month + Utilities. 1 1/2 months security. Close to NY Transportation. NO PETS. Call (201) 998-8226 Ext. 10. Between the hrs. 7am-4pm. Monday-Friday for Appt.

KEARNY 2nd ﬂ. 3 BR, EIK, LR, DR, Schuyler school area, $1,300/ month.Avl. April 1st. Call Pat 201-889-6920.

KEARNY Arlington Section, 3BR 1.5 Bath, Roosevelt School. All appliances, Open floor plan, hardwood, fireplace, Wall A/C, Fenced in yard, Garage, Driveway, Updated kitchen and bath, Basement for storage, Small pet ok. 1 mo. Security + 1 mo. Rent to move in. Employment verification. Available 4/1 $2,250/ month. (201) 650-1869

Store for Rent 754 Harrison Ave., completely renovated. $850/month. (973) 519-0311

BELLEVILLE 2nd Fl. 9 BLOOMFIELD Studio, 1 large rooms apartment. month security. Utilities 4Bd’s LR, DR, EIK, 2 included. Avl. April 1st. Foyers H/W floors all (862) 215-7039 remodeled. $1,850/ KEARNY 3rd fl. Near month + security. Garfield School. $950/ Utilities separate. 1 block HARRISON month. 1 1/2 months from BB Park. Avail security. No smoking. immediately. HARRISON Modern StuAvl. Now. Laundry on (973) 309-1376 dio apt. Private Entrance. premises. No pets. No pets. $775/month. (201) 681-8356. BELLEVILLE Perfect Utilities not included. location 2 BR apt. 1st fl. Security & lease. KEARNY 1 BR apt. HT/ $1,095/month. 1-1/2 862-223-9974. HW included. Elevated months security. No pets. building. Laundry facilNo Smoking. Close to ity on premises. $995/ Everything. Avl. March HARRISON 2 apts. for month,. Call Sofia after 15th. (407) 569-6602 rent in 3 family house, no 3pm (201) 998-3516 or Leave a message. pets. utilities. separate. see super after 3pm 654 Laundry hook-up Avl. Elm St. Apt Basement 1. may 1st. 2nd fl. 3 BR’s BELLEVILLE 6 Large modern Kitchen and Rooms, 3 BR’s, LR, DR, bath, $1,500/month. 1st KEARNY 2 BR, LR, DR, EIK, plus porch. Colo- fl. 2 BR’s Modern 1 Full Bath & Kitchen. nial Style. All H/W floors. Kitchen and Bath. $1,300/month. 1 1/2 Close to Schools, Park, Backyard and Drive- months security. No Shopping & NYC Com- way. $1,700/month, pets. (201) 855-2761. mute. $1,500/month Call (973) 393-0345 To + utilities. Avl. April 1st. schedule appointment. KEARNY 3 & 4 Clean (973) 759-5929. rooms. HT/HW included. From $950-$1,200/ KEARNY BELLEVILLE 2nd fl. apt. month. See super 6 2 BR’s utilities separate. woodland Ave. Apt. 1, or Close to everything. KEARNY 5 Clean Bright call after 5pm (917) 8581 month security. No Rooms. Living Room, 8246 for appointment. smoking. No pets. Avl. Dining Room, Eat-inKitchen, 2 Bedrooms. immedeiately. Updated Kitchen, Tiled (908) 986-6216 or KEARNY 4 room apt. Bath, New Carpet, Freshly (908) 937-0272. Dukes St. Front Hudson Painted, Laundry HookPark. Remodeled. HardUp. Well Maintained. Near wood Floors. No pets. BELLEVILLE Recently School and Transport. $960/month + utilities. $1250. (973) 951-7254. renovated. 2nd fl. 1 BR. (973) 391- 3868. Beautiful Finished area on 3rd fl Used as 2nd Bedroom, No smok- KEARNY 2nd fl. 2 BR KEARNY Modern 3 room ing. H/W. No pets. HT/ apt. $1,300/month. 1 apt. HT/HW included. HW included. Avl. Now. month’s security. $950/month. 1 1/2 Call (973) 517-2200 Btw Utilities separate. months security. Avl. (201) 741-2857 9am-6pm. No text. now. (201) 303 -0384

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KEARNY Large 1 BR apt. Loft style. Featuring open floor plan, high ceiling, large windows, H/W floor throughout, New ceramic tile in bath. New kitchen, Ceiling fans in each room. $1200/ month + security & utilities. No pets. (201) 991-6942. KEARNY 1 BR apt. in Arlington Section. LR, Kit., HT/HW included. 1 1/2 months security. No dogs. $1,000/month. Leave Message. (201) 998-1095 KEARNY Newly renovated, hardwood floors. Laundry onsite. HT/HW included. 2 BR start at $1,050. 1 BR start at $825. Jr. 1 BR start at $900. (201) 289-7096 KEARNY 7 rooms plus storage room, 1 Bath Large Kitchen. 2nd fl. No pets. $1,425/month + 1 month security. Avl. 5/1/16 Call 201-2599862. KEARNY 1 BR. + Den Apt. Bldg. Arlington Sect. Newly Renovated. Laundry on Premises. HT/HW included. Near Transportation. No pets. $985/mo.+ security. (201) 998-4972 KEARNY 4 room 1 BR, $945/month 1 1/2 months security. No smoking. Small pets ok. (201) 998-0487. KEARNY 2nd fl. 2 BR, LR, kitchen, C/A, 1 month security. Avl. April 1st. (201) 259-0689 or (973) 757-0518 call after 3pm.

KEARNY Newly renovated furnished 1 bedroom apt. Arlington Section. 1 month Security. No pets. $850/month + utilities. Available now. (201) 955-0996 (201) 889-8536 KEARNY 1st ﬂ. 3 BR, 2 bath, LR, DR, EIK, Laundry, Walk-in-Closets, Lots of parking & Backyard. $1,800/month. 1 1/2 months security. Acl. April 1st. (973) 768-8897

KEARNY 2nd ﬂ. 2 BR apt.. No pets. No smoking. 1 ½ months security. $1,175/month. Utilities not included. 1 year lease. Avl. May 1st. Credit check. (201) 998-3566.

N.ARLINGTON 1st. Fl. 2 BR’s, H/W Floors, Walking distance to schools & Supermarket, all public transportation and NY bus. (201) 657-2119.

N.NEWARK KEARNY 2 BR, LR, DR, EIK, Sun Porch. 7 rooms. No pets. Nice Area. Plenty of street parking. 1 1/2 months security. Avl. Now. credit check required. (973) 991-4483. KEARNY 3rd fl. 1 BR, LR, Kitchen, Bathroom, H/W floors, $975/month. All utilitites included. No pets. Avl. april 1st. (201) 206-4845. KEARNY 2nd fl. in new 2 family house. 2 BR’s, $1,100/month. 1 month security. No pets. Avl. April 1st. If interested please email: mariat1015@hotmail. com. KEARNY 2 BR, Kitchen, LV, Bath, No W/D. No pets. $1,150/month + Utilities. 1 1/2 month security. Month to Month Lease. Avl. April. 1st. (551) 221-1748. KEARNY 1st fl. Clean & quiet. LR, 1 BR, EIK, utilities not included. security deposit negotiable. no pets. no smoking. Avl. April 1st. references required. (973) 289-2991. KEARNY 1 BR, with A/C & Refrigerator. $1,025/ month. 1 1/2 months security. No pets. (551) 655-1619.

NEWARK KEARNY 5 rooms, 1st ﬂ. $1,350/month. Utilities included. No pets. Contact (201) 998-2959 or (201) 988-1270.

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Newark Newly renovated, 1 BR $875/mo. Vailsburg/ Near Seton Hall. HT/HW included. Safe/ Secure. Brick Historic Bldg. H/W Floors. Refrigerator, Ceiling Fans. 1 month security. Section 8 ok. No fees. No pets. Avl March 1st. 973-216-9470. www.aptrentalnj.com

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OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT N.ARLINGTON Prime location on Ridge rd., 2,500sq. ft. Can be used. Retail/office/medical space. On Ground ﬂoor. Off street parking call for detail (201) 538-1319 or (201) 997-2341

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was staggering and had the odor of marijuana on his breath. After conduct KEARNY – ing field sobriety tests, A man and a woman, Wuelfing formed the arrested here last week opinion that he was unon marijuana-possession der the influence of charges, may have set a alcohol and/or drugs. record of sorts -- endOfficers Plaugic and ing up in police custody Negron, who were still twice within eight hours. on duty, had gone to the The story: scene to help with traffic KPD control and while there At about 9:30 a.m. on Andersson Lazarte Wednesday, March 9, Plaugic observed LaKearny Officers Kyle zarte’s passenger -- Ruth Plaugic and Cesar Serverino-Pesante -Negron responded to reportedly trying to hide a report of a dispute in something in her shirt. the area of Stewart Ave. Police said this turned and Grand Place. When out to be a plastic bag of they arrived, the altercasuspected pot. tion was over, police said, Lazarte and Serverinobut a BOLO was issued Pesante were both taken for a 2015 Dodge that had to KPD headquarters, left the scene. A short where a search of the time later, Officers Pat latter by a female ofBecker and John Donoficer produced two small Ruth Serverino-Pesante van stopped the vehicle buds of marijuana conmotor vehicle. on Passaic Ave near Johncealed on the suspect’s After being booked at ston Ave. and found it person, police said. For headquarters, the three operated by Andersson the second time that were released on sumLazarte, 19, of Kearny. day, Serverino-Pesante monses. While the two cops, was charged with possesFast forward to 5 p.m. with Officer Steven sion of pot and parapherthe same day: Hroncich as back-up, nalia. Officer Ben Wuelfing, were making inquiries, Police said a urine called to a two-car acthey detected the odor of cident on the 100 block sample was taken from marijuana in and about of Laurel Ave., arrived to Lazarte and a certithe car and saw within it find that one of the vefied drug-recognition a marijuana cigar, a small hicles was a 2015 Dodge, expert, summoned to mesh pouch, a silver HQ from the Jersey City operated by Andersson grinder and an envePD, deemed him to be Lazarte. Police said he lope found to contain under the influence of had apparently been pot, police said. a CDS. He was again traveling west on LauLazarte and his two rel when he collided with charged with possession passengers -- Ruth of pot -- along with the a 2015 Jeep. Serverino-Pesante, 20, added counts of DUI, Due to the severity of of Newark, and Luinov reckless driving and asthe crash, police said, an Benito, 21, of Kearny sault by auto. ambulance was sum-- were all arrested and Serverino-Pesante moned to the scene to charged with posseswas again released on a assist a passenger in sion of the drug and drug the Jeep, a 33-year-old summons. Lazarte was paraphernalia. Lazarte released at 10 p.m. after Kearny woman who was also charged with was complaining of pain. posting bail ($2,500 or possession of a CDS in a 10%). Police said Lazarte

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119

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139

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13 995

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12,995

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2013 GMC

2013 CHEVROLET

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16 995

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CRUZE LT $ ,

14 995

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TERRAIN

20,477

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IMPALA LT $ ,

21 997

CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED! Gray, VIN#FU114211, 4-Dr, FWD, 2.4L, 4-Cyl, Auto w/OD, P/S/ABS, A/C w/Clim Cntrl, Alloys, Sec Sys, CD/Satellite, Nav, OnStar, 15,823mi.

16 995

Butte Red, Stk#14940, VIN#FF257040, 2.5L, 4-Cyl, Auto, FWD, P/S/ABS, A/C, P/Winds/Lcks, Tilt, AM/FM/Satellite/CD/MP3, 7” Color Touchscreen, Bluetooth, MyLink, Backup Camera,19,562mi.

24 997

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2013 GMC

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2012 CADILLAC

SRX

21,998

White, Stk#15039, VIN#F6134894, 3.6L, V6, Auto, FWD, P/S/ABS, A/C, P/Winds/Lcks, Tilt, AM/FM/Satellite, Bluetooth, A/C, 46,279mi.

2014 GMC

YUKON XL $ ,

38 997

CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED! Black, Stk#14970, VIN#ER202173, SUV, AWD, V8, Auto, P/S/ABS, A/C w/Clim Cntrl, Dual/Side Impact Air Bags, P/Winds/Lcks/Mrrs, R/Def, Tilt, Sec Sys, Keyless Entry, AM/FM/CD, Nav, OnStar, 38,491mi.

2015 CHEVROLET

TRAVERSE LT $ ,

31 995

Siren Red, Stk#14927, VIN#FJ349106, 3.6L, V6, Auto, AWD, P/S/ABS, A/C, P/Winds/Lcks, Tilt, AM/FM/Satellite, 6.5” Color Touchscreen, Hitch, Rf Rack, Dual Sunroof, Bose Sound, 14,523mi.

2009 CHEVROLET

MALIBU LS $ ,

8 495

Gray, Stk#15018, VIN#94195844, 2.4L, 4-Cyl, Auto, FWD, P/S/ABS, A/C, P/Winds/Lcks, R/Def, Tilt, AM/FM/Satellite/CD/MP3, 69,346mi.

2015 CHEVROLET

CAMARO $ ,

36 995

Silver Ice, Stk#15005, VIN#F9232266, 6.2L, V8, Manual, RWD, P/S/ABS, A/C, P/Winds/Lcks, Tilt, AM/FM/Satellite, 7” Color Touchscreen, MyLink, Lthr, 9,956mi.

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NJMLS Residential Sales Stats from 1/1/15 to 12/31/15* NJMLS Residential Sales Stats from 1/1/15 to 12/31/15*

Brokerage Company Brokerage Company BHGRE Coccia Realty BHGRE Coccia Realty C.21 SEMIAO & ASSOC. C.21 SEMIAO & ASSOC. NENO-ROSA AGENCY NENO-ROSA AGENCY ERA JUSTIN REALTY ERA JUSTIN REALTY MID-REALTY, INC. MID-REALTY, INC. EXIT GOLDEN REALTY GROUP EXIT GOLDEN REALTY GROUP ELITE REALTY GROUP ELITE REALTY GROUP SAVINO AGENCY SAVINO AGENCY RE/MAX WHITE HOUSE RE/MAX WHITE HOUSE HARRISON REALTY HARRISON REALTY ARLINGTON REAL ESTATE ARLINGTON REAL ESTATE THE BIXLER GROUP THE BIXLER GROUP

# of Closed Transactions # of Closed Transactions 356 356 245 245 159 159 135 135 108 108 88 88 87 87 84 84 64 64 33 33 26 26 23 23

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