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earny High School thespians are getting ready to “Bring It On.” What they’re bringing is the musical of the same name first shown as a film in 2000 and then presented on Broadway 12 years later. It opens on the KHS auditorium stage Thursday, March 16, with repeat performances March 17 and 18, all at 7 p.m. There’s also a special dinner show for senior citizens Tuesday, March 14 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $8 for students and senior citizens; $10 for all others. The special senior preview is free. Theater-goers will be thrilled to know it’s got a very familiar name attached: music and lyrics are credited, in part, to Lin-Manuel Miranda – who did the book, music and lyrics for the current hit musical “Hamilton.” Tom Kitt and Amanda Green helped write the music for “Bring It On” and Jeff Whitty did the book. As described by Wikipeda, the show “focuses on the competitive world of cheerleadPhotos courtesy Erin Beth Donnelly

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Kearny. Carlstadt developer Ed Russo has applied to the Kearny KEARNY – Planning Board to consolidate Further review of traffic property his company owns at flow strategies is – for now – 143 Passaic Ave. with a vacant delaying preliminary approvpiece of land at 113 Passaic als for a proposed 270-unit formerly occupied by Franklin residential development on Plastics Corp. to support his the west side of Passaic Ave. in next project.

Russo and his team of professionals went before the board last Wednesday, March 1, for a subdivision and site plan approvals but the board voted to continue deliberations on April 10 for further discussion about vehicular traffic patterns. The issue at hand focuses

on the movement of vehicles traveling north and southbound along Passaic Ave., and turning in and out of the project site and the ShopRite, just across the street from the proposed development. Christopher Minks, the developer’s attorney, said the Hudson County Planning

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warned that firefighters would be hard-pressed to access the site (whose western border is a BELLEVILLE – hill topped by a railroad track and utility wires) “over the ast Tuesday’s Belleville backs of [neighbors’] houses. Township Council meetPeople are going to die for no ing started out with lots good reason.” of bonhomie as congratulations Kimble said firefighters were extended to Michael Rowould “bring hoses through scommons House owner Frank [residential] yards” to reach a Dauksis and College of St. fi re – something, he said, that is Elizabeth senior Morgan Sim common practice in the townon their selections as grand ship. marshal and parade queen, When asked about the situarespectively, for the upcoming tion, Fire Chief Robert Caruso Nutley Irish St. Patrick’s Day said, “there seems to be a lot of Parade. concern” about access to the But the upbeat mood at the Photo by Ron Leir property “and it does present meeting quickly changed when Tom McEnery (c.) And Belleville residents Frank Dauksis (l.) and Morgan Sim. certain challenges …. There are the governing body was asked a fouror fi ve-story, 70-foot-tall benefi t,” Esposito said, because lessons learned on similarly to vote on a proposed financial building containing 115 rental it represents $75,000 more than constructed buildings which agreement with the redevelapartments with on-site parkthe revenues the township I can discuss later with you, oper of a 2-acre Valley tract at ing for 173 vehicles. would get from conventional mayor.” Terry and Cortlandt Sts. The redeveloper can now taxes. Robert Smith, a neighbor Despite several residents’ apply to the Planning Board for And, he added, if the month- of the project site, urged the impassioned pleas to reject the site plan approval and, if the ly rents go up, the PILOT mayor to “make sure you got a deal, arguing that the project board signs off, the plan comes would be adjusted upward plan that’s air-tight.” was a bad fit for the neighborbefore the mayor and council accordingly. And another resident hood, a majority voted last Further, Esposito said, the advised the governing body Tuesday, Feb. 28, to approve it. for a final go-ahead, according to Kimble. PILOT applies only to imto “stop pursuing residential Voting “no” were CouncilThe township designated provements on the property; development as a cure-all” to man John Notari, who reprethe project site as “an area in the township will continue the township’s fiscal concerns. sents the Fourth Ward where need of redevelopment” in to receive conventional taxes Meanwhile, at the same the project would be built, and August 2016 and, four months on the land, which, he said, meeting, the mayor and counCouncilman-at-large Kevin later, named 91 Terry St. Urban amounts to $62,000 a year, of cil opened the door to another Kennedy. Renewal LLC as the site’s redewhich the Board of Education potential residential project But Councilmembers Joseph veloper. “will get half.” when they voted to direct the Longo, Marie Strumolo Burke, As part of the fi nancial Still, critics argued that Planning Board to conduct Vincent Cozzarelli and Steven the combined impact of tax an investigation to determine Rovell and Mayor Ray Kimble, agreement, the township is accepting the redeveloper’s abatements for this and other whether a vacant lot at 78-102 were in favor, with Strumolo application for a PILOT (payprojects will depress the value Washington Ave., off William Burke and Longo phoning in ment in lieu of taxes) which, as of property township-wide and St., satisfies the criteria for their votes. listed in the ordinance ratifydeprive the school district of “an area in need of redevelopAngry residents griped that ing the agreement, is expected needed revenues. ment.” the redeveloper would be to generate revenues “totaling When Vincent Frantantoni Kimble told The Observer a forcing out active businesses $5,402,016” over the life of the pointed to apparent inconsistprospective developer has exat the site, getting an unfair tax agreement (12 or 14 years), with encies contained in the fi nanpressed interest in putting up break on the backs of already the county getting 5% of the cial agreement and called for “apartments and ground-floor overtaxed property owners, total. the document to be corrected retail” at the site. A few years saddling the township with Township Tax Assessor and re-advertised, Kimble said: ago, the township approved another high-density residenKevin Esposito said the town“Those were typos; they were plans for an eight-story, 80-unit tial project that will impose ship would realize “$2,590 corrected.” apartment building with retail more demands on municipal per unit” in annual PILOT Frantantoni also asserted and underground parking on services and that it would revenues from the project that the project, as now prothe site and later amended further squeeze curbside parkor a building total of nearly posed, “violates every tenet plans for a six-story structure ing availability, among other $300,000. of the township zoning oron this site but nothing was complaints. “That’s a signifi cant fi nancial dinance.” And Jeff Mattingly ever built. Plans call for construction of

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This couple’s still got plenty in Reserve By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent LYNDHURST – ayne and Donna Alexander have spent 30 of their 44 years of married life working together … and they’re still talking to each other. The unassuming Lyndhurst couple were feted Feb. 17 by colleagues and friends with a dinner at Michael’s Riverside on the occasion of their 30th anniversary of service to the Lyndhurst Police Auxiliary. Wayne has been chief of the Auxiliary – also known as Reserves – since 1990, while Donna has been working behind the scenes as unit administrator, handling scheduling of personnel, ordering uniforms and overseeing operating expenses. “They’re two of the most trustworthy people you could ever hope to work with,” said Lyndhurst Police Det. Vin Auteri, who has served as the LPD liaison to the auxiliary force since 2008. Anthony Alexander, the couple’s son, is a Lyndhurst police officer. Auxiliary Police, which, technically, is an arm of – and is funded through – the township’s Office of Emergency Management, works closely with the township police. Its members are called in to assist first responders, help with traffic and crowd control and provide backup on emergency service calls. Typically, people are in their mid-20s when they join, according to Auteri. “These days it’s tough to get a job in law enforcement so, to get experience in a field that’s closely related, they’ll apply to the auxiliary.” Of the 52 members currently in the LPD, seven had prior service as a township auxiliary cop. Currently, the Lyndhurst Auxiliary lists 17 active members on its roster, Auteri said. “In the past year, we lost six members but on Feb. 27, we enrolled a class of 12 candidates (10 men and two women) – 10 from Lyndhurst, one from Kearny and one from Belleville – in an eight-week auxiliary training program at the Bergen County Police

of the adventure. “It’s a way that’s allowed me to give back to my community.” Wayne never gave much thought to applying for a regular police job because he was already into his career as a mechanic with N.J. Transit. As a kid, he was a model train enthusiast and, even today, he’s got a set of Lionels in his basement.

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Academy.” They must pass the training program – held two nights a week – to get certification as a police auxiliary, Auteri said. If the recruits are successful, the auxiliary ranks will, once again, reach a good level, he said. “From when I started [as an auxiliary], there’s just three of us left,” mused Wayne Alexander. The other two alums are the current LPD Police Chief John O’Connor and LPD Det. Capt. John Valente. At the time, Wayne was coaching youth soccer and “someone mentioned that the Police Reserves needed a few people and I decided to check it out.” The rest, as they say, is history. Donna, meanwhile, occupied herself with keeping the organization running smoothly. During her downtime, she’d keep busy baking cookies for the squad on holidays, sewing or patching uniforms and playing mom looking after a growing brood of four children and, ultimately, six grandchildren. Asked if any memories of auxiliary service through the past three decades stood out, Wayne remembered one summer when folks were renting barbecue spots along Riverside Ave. “and a big brawl broke out.” The Reserves were called out to help restore order. Did he have any hesitation about moving into the mele? “Nope, we were right in there with them,” he said. Looking back on those years of service, Wayne said he’s been happy to have been a part

with his telescopic fishing pole for hauling out large mountain bass and pike. Or he’ll be helping out his workmates and buddies work out remedies for ornery mechanical tools like snowblowers and the like. For a still-spry 63-year-old, Wayne’s probably still got a lot left in his tool kit to share with the world.

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2 guns off the streets, 1 ‘at large’ By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent

The first incident occurred at 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27, when an off-duty Harrison KEARNY – police officer alerted the KPD ffering yet more proof that an individual he knew to that no arrest, or traffic be wanted was walking south on Brighton Ave. near Berstop, is necessarily gen Ave. KPD Vice officers “routine,” Kearny police last week reported the recovery of were in the area and soon spotted the suspect, Justin two weapons (one of which, White, 18, of Kearny, on Belfortunately, turned out to be grove Drive in the company of fake). However, another gun disappeared from a resident’s Shawn Rosato, 21, of Newark. Ignoring orders to halt, car, which apparently had police said, White took off, been left unlocked.

running east on Patterson St., with two detectives in foot pursuit. During the chase, which ended in short order, he reportedly was seen pulling a firearm from his waistband and tossing it over a fence. When they recovered it, police said they found it to be an imitation 9 mm. handgun. Nevertheless, White was arrested for unlawful possession of a weapon. He also was charged with resisting arrest and hindering

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KPD: Bluetooth, toothbrushes & bullets A Walmart shoplifting suspect ended up in the Hudson County Jail after he was found to be holding not only stolen store goods but also a small cache of ammo, Kearny police reported. Arrested at 4:15 p.m., Feb. 25, by Officers Jose Resua and Phil Finch, 49-year-old Newark resident Trevis Fluker was reportedly found to have $375 worth of stolen goods, including deodorants, headphones, a Bluetooth speaker and several toothbrushes. (Make up your own jokes.) And in a search incident to arrest, police said, three .32-cal. bullets were discovered in his backpack (No gun; just bullets.) Fluker was charged with shoplifting and unlawful possession of handgun ammunition. ••• Other recent reports from the Kearny police blotter in-

cluded the following: Feb. 22 Officer Ben Wuelfing was on patrol at Devon and Hoyt Sts. at 7:30 a.m., when his onboard computer alerted him that the registered owner of a passing 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser had a suspended registration and a warrant (Wayne, $560 full bail, driving while suspended). Driver Richard Watts, 49, of Kearny was arrested, the Cruiser was impounded and Wayne PD was notified. ••• At 4:40 p.m., Officers Wuelfing and Jay Ward were alerted by the proprietor of a deli/ liquor store on the 300 block of Kearny Ave. that a man had just stolen a $70 bottle of Hennessy. Armed with a description and direction of flight, Wuelfing nabbed Jose Sanchez, 20, of Kearny, at Bergen Ave. and Maple St. Police said they recovered

the liquor and Sanchez was charged with shoplifting after being identified by the proprietor. Feb. 25 Capt. John Gouveia and Officers Finch and Luis Moran were called at 2 p.m. to the 200 block of Chestnut St., where a 43-year-old Kearny man alleged that Theodore Hadam, 49, of Kearny, had cut the cable lines to his residence. Police said Hadam admitted to same (relative to an ongoing dispute) and was charged with criminal mischief. Feb. 27 Officers David Bush and Jonathan Dowie stopped a 2007 BMW on the 500 block of Forest St. at 7 p.m. to arrest driver Thiago Campos, 22, of Kearny, on four warrants – $1,000, Kearny, drug offense; $89, $89 and $250, East Newark, motor vehicle/traffic. Campos was also charged with driving while

suspended, possession of pot/ paraphernalia and operating a MV while in possession of a CDS. Feb. 28 At 10:45 p.m., Officers Michael Gontarczuk and Andre Fernandes pulled over a 2005 VW with no headlights on Harrison Ave. and reportedly observed two partially burnt joints (one on the floor; one in the ashtray) and a baggie of pot. Driver Winston Gray, 56, of Brooklyn, was charged with possession of pot/paraphernalia, possession of a CDS in a MV, careless driving and the headlight violation. March 1 At 3:15 a.m., Officers Dowie and Bush reportedly observed

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This is one very special cardinal By Kevin Canessa Jr.

haven’t met him yet (though I hope to do so soon), but Cardinal Joseph Tobin, the new archbishop of Newark, has been a mostwelcome breath of fresh air. From the day he arrived for his introductory press conference to this very day, he’s demonstrated just how much he is a man for the people – Catholic and non-Catholic alike. It’s no wonder Pope Francis likes him so much – the two men seem to be much alike in their desire to be present and among to the flock. There have been a few examples of just how much Cardinal Tobin is like Pope Francis. The two that stick out the most are the controversy involving youth sports and in something that happened just last week. Let’s take the latter first. We got a press release here at The Observer that informed us that the cardinal would be at St. Patrick’s Pro-Cathedral in Newark distributing ashes to commuters on Ash Wednesday, March 1. I have no idea whether his predecessor did the same – but could you even begin to imagine that? A man, one step away from being the supreme pontiff, made himself available to the people as the Lenten season begins. St. Patrick’s Pro-Cathedral was the seat of the Arch-

diocese of Newark before the Cathedral-Basilica of the Sacred Heart began its ministry in 1954. A parish of the archdiocese, it’s a rather small one with a miniscule Catholic population these days. But because of its location, it’s somewhat of an adopted home for those who work in Newark. And there he was – among his people – celebrating Holy Mass on Ash Wednesday, when he could have been anywhere else. It’s pretty remarkable – especially since such intimacy hasn’t exactly been readily available over the last 16 years. Tobin showed even more incredible leadership a few weeks earlier when he made it clear that the young girl whose parents sued her school, St. Theresa’s of Kenilworth, because she wasn’t allowed to play on the boys’ basketball team, was not to be expelled from the school, even though her dad signed a waiver that clearly stated the expulsion was valid. For whatever reason, prior to this, parents signed the waiver that says they’d remove their kids – or face expulsion – whenever a student’s parents sued for any reason. It was quite refreshing to see him order the children not be expelled. And it was even more refreshing that he granted explicit permission for the young girl to play on

John Fabula doesn’t have enough going on between his work as a detective and planning the next PBA Food Truck Festival, now comes an app for the festival. We’ll be doing a full story on the app in an edition of The Observer soon, but we wanted to get the word out quickly. If you own a smartphone, download the app at the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. Search “Kearny Food Truck Festival” and download. The app also works on iPads and Droid tablets. • This Sunday, March 12, is the West Hudson United Irish St. Patrick’s Day parade. It steps off at 2 p.m. in Harrison and makes its way up FER Boulevard to Kearny Ave. Joseph Cardinal Tobin to Kearny Town Hall. (Check the St. Theresa’s boys’ team to theobserver.com sometime after the parade for a full galclose out the season. lery of photos of the parade.) There’s no way to tell what Because I know I will forget the future holds, but if the first names, allow me to say conmajor crisis he faced is any example, Cardinal Tobin is just gratulations to Kevin Quinn, president of the United Irish, what this diverse archdiocese needs. And given that it’s time and everyone else involved in the parade – including for the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal (or whatever it’s called Grand Marshal Alan Doffont and Deputy Grand Marshals these days), it sure looks like brighter days are ahead for the Donna McClure and Kevin McGonigal. appeal. People often forget that Welcome, Cardinal Tobin! The people of the Archdiocese once the parade ends, the work for the following year’s of Newark are very lucky to event begins almost immedihave you. ately. Now let’s just hope the weather holds up for Sunday. Odds & ends The forecast doesn’t look so • As if Kearny police Det.

good as of now. But when is a weather forecast ever accurate anyway? • Had a chance to spend last weekend in the mountains of Sussex County at my mom’s as we celebrated her 64th birthday. I love the quietness and beauty of the mountains, etc. Yet there’s something about coming back to Kearny – and the airplanes – that I welcome every time. Nuts isn’t it? • OK I’ll admit it – I am getting a bit worried that by the time you read this, there will be only one episode left of “This Is Us.” Yes, Carm Antonelli and I watch it every Tuesday night (we were not very happy it was pre-empted last week). And from what I am hearing, even though many might not admit to it, I am hardly the only man who watches the often-sappy show. That said, there are so many unanswered questions with so little time left in the season. Any theories on what happened to Jack? Think we’ll have to wait until September to find out? Haven’t seen it yet? What are you waiting for? • That’s all for now. Have a great rest of the week. See you back here in three weeks. The opinions expressed herein are solely those of the writer, Kevin Canessa Jr. Reach Canessa at kc@theobserver.com or on Facebook & Twitter @ kevincanessa.

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Hit twice crossing street, she survives BELLEVILLE – n elderly out-of-town woman was struck – twice – while crossing a Belleville street recently. Although she was seriously hurt, the woman is expected to survive, officials said. Police Chief Mark Minichini said the incident happened at about 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 22, at Joralemon St. and S. Franklin Ave. Minichini gave this account of the accident: The pedestrian, an 83-yearold Nutley resident, was crossing Joralemon, from west to east, while a township Department of Public Works vehicle was turning left, from Franklin to Joralemon. The driver later told police that “he thought he was clear of the intersection,” Minichini said, but “contact [with the woman] was made,” causing her to fall to the pavement. Then, another vehicle driven by a Bloomfield woman, making a left from Joralemon to Franklin, inadvertently ran over the stricken pedestrian. The Nutley victim was rushed to University Hospital in Newark by the Belleville Fire Department where she was initially listed in critical condition but, as of last week, was said to be recovering and

reportedly out of danger, Minichini said. Arriving soon after the accident, township police initiated interviews with the people at the scene to learn what happened but, according to the chief, the DPW driver reportedly did not initially volunteer his involvement in the accident. “He didn’t leave the scene,” the chief said, but it was only after police investigators reviewed videos and details of the victim’s injuries that they concluded it was the DPW vehicle that initially struck the woman. Minichini said the DPW driver was not criminally charged but was issued summons charging him with failure to report a motor vehicle accident, careless driving and failure to yield to a pedestrian. The DPW employee “has a valid driver’s license,” Minichini said, but, as of last week, had been “suspended from driving township vehicles.” Township Manager Mauro Tucci identified the DPW employee as Gary Nobile, who has worked for Belleville for about a decade. “I’m going to wait for the disposition on the tickets and then see about scheduling an administrative hearing,” he said.

As part of his preparatory review, Tucci said he has a report on the employee’s past work record from his supervisor.

“I’m sure [the employee] is traumatized over what happened,” he said. The Bloomfield driver was not charged, the chief said.

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HARRISON – n out-of-town motorist ended up in the drink in the wee hours this past weekend after she apparently lost control of her vehicle. Police said Evelyn Perovic, 26, of Bloomfield, later told officers that she’d dropped off her friend at Penn Station in Newark at around 2:30 a.m. Friday, March 3, but was unfamiliar with the area. Perovic told police she was using her GPS to try and navigate her way back to Bloomfield. But, based on officers’ observations, Perovic ended up

in Harrison, traveling west on Bergen St., off of Dey St., and then – going at a high rate of speed – continued onto the Riverwalk, a road not intended for vehicular passage. Police said Perovic was unable to maneuver the turn and drove through a fence into the Passaic River where her vehicle – a 2015 four-door black BMW -- became submerged. Perovic told police that upon impact with the water, her airbags did not deploy, that she was able to extricate herself and swim to a guard station nearby. MONOC, Harrison’s emergency dispatch unit, was sent

to the scene but police said Perovic declined medical attention. She was transported to HPD headquarters where she related her recollection of the mishap. Police issued Perovic three summonses charging her with careless driving, operating a motor vehicle causing property damage and causing damage to municipal property. Police notified N.J. State Police Marine Division and they were expected to respond later in the day to deal with the vehicle. – Ron Leir

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Man operated ‘after-hours club’: NPD NEWARK – A Belleville man alleged to have been operating an after-hours “location” without a liquor license has been arrested by the Newark Police Department, the city’s Public Safety Director Anthony F.

Ambrose reported. At approximately 4:10 a.m., Saturday, March 4, Newark police responded to 219 Emmet St. after being alerted by a concerned citizen of noise at the location, reports said. Officers on scene said they

observed alcohol being sold to patrons inside the unlicensed establishment. Several bottles of alcohol were confiscated by police, according to reports. Luis A. Vega was arrested and charged with maintain-

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You’re not seeing things – yes, that’s one car on top of another, outside the Rite Aid on Kearny Ave. on Saturday, Feb. 22. According to police, a 2014 Honda was traveling southbound on Kearny Ave. when it swerved and hit a 2015 Toyota, causing the Honda to launch in the air, landing on top of the Toyota. No injuries were reported, police said.

he Jersey City St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee will honor Glen Gabert, a resident of Kearny and the president of Hudson County Community College, as its 2017 Grand Marshal. Gabert will be recognized at an awards dinner Friday, March 10, at Casino-in-thePark, in Lincoln Park, Jersey City. The parade takes place Sunday, March 12, departing from Lincoln Park in Jersey City at 12:30 p.m. The parade route will proceed northbound via Kennedy Boulevard, ending at the Journal Square stand across from the Loews Landmark Theatre. A reception will be held in Gabert’s honor immediately following the parade at the college’s Culinary Conference Center, 161 Newkirk St., Jersey City. Gabert has been president of Hudson County Community College since 1992. A native of Chicago, Gabert received his Ph.D. from Loyola University, a Jesuit school, where he was a Schmitt Fellow and member of the adjunct faculty of the Graduate School of Education. He holds a post-doctoral M.B.A.

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Recognized for thinking of others said: “As always, I am very proud of my students. They continue to amaze me.” Somehow, Bruno and Mariscal find time for their charitable endeavors despite a demanding academic schedule which, evidently, they have had no problem mastering, given that both are members of the National Honor Society. Bruno, president of her class all four years at BHS, has been a member of Essex County 4-H and, in that capacity, has had a hand in helping maintain multiple urban gardens in Belleville and Newark and at a BHS small farm in Montclair. BHS Principal Russell Pagano presents volunteer citations to seniors Victoria She represented Essex County as a delegate to a week- Bruno (l.) and Beatriz Mariscal. long leadership conference In other extracurricular Committee, captains the girls’ in Washington, D.C., this past activities, Bruno chairs the volleyball team, manages summer. Student/Principal Advisory the girls’ basketball squad, plays softball, is a member of the Chamber Orchestra, is a student ambassador and plays softball. She has also taught elementary school after-care kids science experiments and has been a volunteer at townre you a marketing or business major lookwide events. ing for a summer job? If so, The Observer “I am extremely humbled may have just what you’re looking for. We seek and blessed to receive this one or two part-time college students for the summer months who will serve as sales execuaward,” Bruno said. “When I tives. Don’t worry if you’ve never sold advertiswas a child and my mother was ing before – our seasoned executives will train diagnosed with breast cancer, you and work alongside of you as you begin I noticed the goodness in the your work. Some of your responsibilities would world with the help I received. include generating new advertising business, servicing current clients, making phone calls to our Since then, my passion to former advertisers, and more. If this sound like volunteer has blossomed and something you’re interested in, let’s talk soon. it has changed my life for the Send your resume to General Manager Robert better.” Pezzolla by email at robertpez@hotmail.com. Mariscal has served as a Include a cover letter letting us know what you’re the best candidate. Sunday School teacher at St. Peter’s Church and has volunteered for Belleville’s recNOW UNDE R reational programs, nonprofit organizations and the comMANAGEM ENT munity. Mariscal said she enjoys

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at noon. Attendees are invited to participate in a 50/50 drawThe Woman’s Club of Beling and bingo. New members leville hosts its annual tricky are always welcome. For tray at The Chandelier, 340 more information, call club Franklin Ave., on April 6. president Allan Henderson at Doors open at 5:15 p.m. Din201-991-4771. ner is at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are ••• $40. For more information and Liberty Family Success tickets, call Judy Nucci at 973Center, 241 Kearny Ave., hosts 751-2960. these free upcoming events: ••• • Let’s Chat! English Group The Belleville Health meets Tuesday, March 7, from Department has free flu vac1 to 2:30 p.m. Build your vocine available for township Kearny cabulary and meet new people residents. For an appointment, Comedy duo Andre and in a relaxed atmosphere. Cofcall 973-450-3394. Cirell perform for the Fraterfee is served. Call the center at Bloomfield nal Order of Eagles 2214 at the 201-622-2210 for more informaJob Haines Home and HackCopestone Lodge, 225 Kearny tion. ensack University Medical Ave., on Friday, March 31, 7 • Time for Tots Play Group Center, Mountainside Hospito 11 p.m. Dinner, drink and a convenes Wednesday, March tal, present: “How to Achieve tricky tray will also be offered. 8, from 11 a.m. to noon. Parents and Maintain a Healthy Tickets are $40 in advance. must stay with their children. Heart,” on Friday, March 31, at Call 201-991-9865 or 201-898• Nutrition 101, a 6-week 11 a.m. at the Job Haines Home, 6879 for more information. series offering healthy reci250 Bloomfield Ave. Heather The Woman’s Club of pes, exercise videos and ways Farrell, a certified critical care Arlington meets Tuesday, to shop healthy on a budget nurse and manager of cardioMarch 14, at 1 p.m. at the Girl meets Thursday, March 9, vascular services at HackenScout House, 635 Kearny Ave. from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Dave sack UMC Mountainside HosAttendees are encouraged to Ramsey’s Financial Peace pital, will discuss how to keep wear green. Una Phelan will University, recommending a heart healthy and keep it present an Irish-themed prostrategies on eliminating debt that way. She will also discuss gram and Leonor Nasert of the and saving for the future, is in signs and symptoms of heart Fire Squad will speak. In the session from 5 to 7 p.m. Call disease. This free program inspirit of community service, the center to register. Last sescludes refreshments. For more club members are also asked sion is March 16. information and to RSVP, call to bring cookies and/or candy • Hope for Mothers, which Donna Plotnick, 973-743-0972, to be distributed to the senior advises pregnant moms and ext. 133. residents of Alaris Health. moms with kids up to age 1 Hostesses for the meeting will on emotional well-being, new Harrison be Pat Henderson, Una Phelan mom coping strategies and American Legion Post 282 and Joan Klepacki. community resources, assemhosts its monthly meeting ••• bles Friday, March 10, from 11 Wednesday, March 8, at 7 p.m., The Woman’s Club of Ara.m. to 1 p.m. and Family Fun at the Harrison/East Newark lington, Evening Membership Friday gathers from 3 to 4:30 Elks Lodge, Harrison Ave. Department, meets March p.m. New members are welcome. 8 at 7 p.m. at the Henrietta • Legal Services of NJ meets ••• Benstead Center, 60 Columbia Monday, March 13, from 4 to The Holy Cross Rosary Ave. A representative of St. 5 p.m. Learn more about free Society celebrates St. Joseph’s John’s Soup Kitchen, Newark, legal services, tax preparation, Day March 9 at 12:30 p.m. at will speak. The hostesses for ID theft and more. Call the Holy Cross Church Hall. A hot the evening are chairwoman center to register. buffet, dessert and beverages will be available for $20. “God Kathy Stanish, assisted by Joan Lyndhurst McCann and Arlene Shelis Not Dead 2” will be shown. Certified instructor Marisa drick. The public is welcome. For more information, call Gelsomino conducts evening ••• 973-484-5678. Aqua Zumba classes at the The annual Brotherhood ••• Lyndhurst Community Pool Luncheon takes place WednesThe seventh annual Harstarting March 9. The eightday, April 19, from noon to 2 rison/East Newark Volleyball week program costs $45 for Tournament to benefit Project p.m., at the Salvation Army Lyndhurst residents and $50 Kearny Corps, 443 Chestnut Graduation gets underway at for non-residents. Sign up for St. The event is hosted by 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March classes (even after the first VFW Auxiliary Post 1302. 23, at the Harrison High class) at the Lyndhurst Parks ••• School gym. and Recreation Department, St. Stephen’s Seniors, 676 At 6 p.m., teams that have 250 Cleveland Ave., or call Kearny Ave., meet at 1 p.m. registered to play are welcome 201-804-2482 for more inforevery first and third Tuesfor a pre-game reception. mation. day of the month in Hedges Typically, between 10 and ••• Hall. Refreshments are served 12 teams including teachers,

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The Grand Court Order of the Amaranth hosts its annual tricky tray Saturday, March 11, at the Masonic Temple, 321 Second Ave. Doors open at 4 p.m. Tickets are $7 each. To reserve tickets, call Lois Pettorsson at 609-257-8987. ••• The Department of Parks & Recreation offers swim lessons for kids ages 4 to 15 at the Lyndhurst Community Pool. The spring session for Swim America begins Saturday, April 22, and runs for eight weeks. Download an application from the Parks Department website or get one from the Parks Department at 250 Cleveland Ave. The $130 fee is payable by check (payable to Township of Lyndhurst), cash or credit card. The registration deadline is Wednesday, April 18. Registrants are taken between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. first-come, first-served. No registrations will be accepted at the pool facility or by mail. Call the Parks Department at 201-804-2482 if unavailable during normal business hours. ••• Lyndhurst Department of Parks & Recreation offers these upcoming events: • Take a trip to the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City, on Friday, March 31, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. A $25 ticket includes the bus ride as well as a $25 play voucher. Reserve a seat by visiting the Parks Department, 250 Cleveland Ave., or call 201804-2482. • Certified specialist Mary Lee Highton conducts an Aquasize exercise class at the Lyndhurst Community Pool. Classes run for 12 weeks on Mondays and Wednesdays at 11 a.m. Call Parks & Rec for more information. • Want to go to the NJ PAC in Newark to see the Shen Yun Performing Arts on Wednesday, May 3? The troupe of classically-trained dancers weaves a wondrous tapestry of heavenly realms, ancient legends and modern heroic tales, taking you on a journey through 5,000 years of Chinese culture. Tickets for orchestra seats and transportation are priced at $100

each. The bus would leave Cleveland Ave. at 7 p.m. Those interested are asked to call Parks & Rec at 201-804-2482. The department needs to sign up 38 to get the discounted tickets. ••• AARP Kingsland Lyndhurst Chapter 4866 sponsors a trip to Pigeon Forge and Smoky Mountains, Sunday, April 23, to Saturday, April 29. The trip includes admission to the Titanic Museum, Soul of Motown, America’s Hit Parade and much more. For information, contact Kay Roberts at 201-438-3611 or Jo Kopycienski at 201-998-5824. ••• Lyndhurst Public Library patrons are invited to sample the Mango Languages online language-learning system at no cost. More than 40 foreign language courses and 16 English as a Second Language (ESL) courses are available. Mango Languages can be accessed through www.lyndhurstlibrary.org. Log in with a valid Lyndhurst library card number. Patrons can access this service from home. For more information, call Library Director Donna Romeo at 201-804-2478, ext. 7, or email romeo@lyndhurst.bccls.org.

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The Queen of Peace Rosary Society hosts its annual Communion Breakfast Sunday, March 12, following the 9 a.m. Mass, in the grammar school auditorium. The speaker will be the Rev. Mike Donovan, pastor. Tickets are $10 each. Contact Betsy for tickets or more information at 201-9973914. ••• The Elks also host a St. Patrick’s Day dinner on Friday, March 17, from 4 to 7 p.m. A corned beef and cabbage dinner for $12 includes carrots, potatoes, rye bread (whiskey toast) and coffee, tea and soda. Call Cheryl at 201-923-3268 for more details or to purchase tickets. ••• The Senior Harmony Club sponsors a trip to Resorts Casino, Atlantic City, on March see AROUND TOWN page

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But that didn’t discourage Milly Gonzalez – now tackling her fourth KHS production as director – from picking it as this year’s musical offering. And that’s partly because growing up in Union City, Gonzalez was herself a participant in cheerleading competitions as a then-member

of the St. Augustine All-Stars from fifth-grade through high school, between 1992 and 2003. “I was excited to do this show,” she said. As were, it turned out, KHS students who are currently involved in competitive cheerleading activities and who turned out for casting

calls. Initially, Gonzalez said, she was concerned that she might be hard-pressed to fill out her show roster, given that the core of her experienced student actors graduated last year. Four days of auditions were separately scheduled for singers, dancers, cheer teams and gymnasts. “Safety was our No. 1 concern,” the director said. “Only those kids with prior experience in stunting were allowed to lift fellow students.” So, gradually, a cast took shape. “We’re pushing 56 and only seven are seniors,” she said. “Thirty are first-time performers. But what we do have is a combination of music students, athletes and kids who do competitive cheerleading.” The challenge then became teaching vocal skills to the athletes while leading those music students up to the task through the steps of cheer/ gymnasts. And the result, she said, was “triple threats” of “strong performers” in vocals, cheer competitors and coming timing. “It’s going to be a shocker.” In the opening dance number of the show, for example, the audience will see “five girls in the air,” she said. During rehearsals, students practiced on mats provided by KHS supervisor of athletics Denise Pais-Sotello but when the curtain goes up, the mats won’t be there but actors functioning as spotters will. A section of KHS auditorium seating will be blocked off to provide more space and clearance for some of the higher throws, Gonzalez said. Aside from the near-constant action on stage – there are half a dozen larger dance numbers, all involving gym-

nastic elements – the show’s music is certain to grab the audience’s attention, especially for those familiar with “Hamilton,” since there are similar strains of the composer in this show. “You can hear some rap, rock ‘n roll, reggae, ska – it’s very eclectic,” the director said. And the accompanying dancing, she added, “is taken to a whole other level with krumping, a kind of aggressive hip hop.” Among the principals are junior Mackenzie Byrne, playing Nautica, who was among the ensemble in last year’s production of “Hairspray”; senior Cesar Fernandez (Randall), who was Larkin in “Hairspray”; senior Taylor Wright (Bridget), appearing in his fourth KHS musical; senior Daniel Alexander (Whitt/Ensemble); and senior Tatiana Melendez (Nautica), who is making her musical debut as dance captain. “Her assistance was crucial,” said Gonzalez, “in helping bridge the gap I had on current trends in stunting.” All the student performers have been “very dedicated,” Gonzalez said, putting in several hours of rehearsal after school each day, Monday to Friday, and some Saturdays as well. John Bednardczyk is responsible for lighting and set design; David Carvella is the sound designer; vocal and music director Ed Gargiulo leads the pit orchestra; and Kathleen Astrella is business manager. For Gonzalez, meanwhile, her KHS theatrical experience has led to outside directing opportunities. Last fall, she guided a performance of “The Sorcerer” for the Ridgewood Gilbert & Sullivan Co. and this May, she’s been tapped by the company to direct “Patience.”

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Golden Griffin wrestlers enjoy golden weekend in AC The Queen of Peace wrestling team’s sojourn to Atlantic City and the NJSIAA state championships began Friday with a historic first night, winning seven of eight matches. It ended Sunday with three wrestlers earning medals among the top eight in the state and three others finishing among the top 12 in their respective weight brackets. Needless to say, despite no one coming away with the coveted state championship, it was indeed a weekend to remember for the Golden Griffins. “When the coaching staff met in a huddle, we all agreed that it was a great effort,” said QP head wrestling coach Scot Weaver. “That goes for the entire team down to the final minute. We’re happy with it.” If there was a sense of disappointment, it had to come from senior Dominic Mainiero, who suffered a controversial and heartbreaking 6-5 loss in the 182-pound semifinals to George Walton of Bound Brook by a tiebreaker after

overtime. Mainiero did manage to wrestle back on Sunday to win twice and take home the third place medal in the bracket. But there was no consolation to Mainiero’s defeat. It still amazed onlookers how Mainiero actually lost the bout. “It was a questionable call,” Weaver said of a late two-point takedown on Mainiero that didn’t appear to be a takedown at all. “The rules state otherwise. But the call was made and we have to live with it. For Dom to lose, then come back and win two is a credit to him. He could have folded up, but after the loss, he wanted third.” And his two victories on Sunday came with his future coaches at Kutztown University looking on. “I know they were impressed with the way he bounced back,” Weaver said. The next best Golden Griffin finisher was sophomore Enrique Sanchez, who took fourth at 113 pounds. Sanchez suffered see VIEW page

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Steve DiGregorio has returned to his roots as the head football coach at his alma mater, Nutley High School, where he served as the head coach from 2004 through 2011.

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hen Steve DiGregorio stepped down as the head football coach at Nutley High School five years ago, he never dreamed he would be a head coach ever again. “I thought I was done being a head football coach,” said DiGregorio, who resigned after the 2011 season to devote more of his time to his family. But when Tom Basile resigned after five years with the Maroon Raiders at the close of last season, the thought of returning bounced around in DiGregorio’s mind. After all, DiGregorio is still a U.S. history teacher in the Nutley school district. He’s still close to the program.

“Tom Basile is one of my best friends in the world,” DiGregorio said. “I talk to him a lot. We still rely on each other like we did when we worked together. I think he did a terrific job as head coach. He’s a hell of a friend and a hell of a coach.” The idea was pleasing to Nutley athletic director Joe Piro. “As the athletic director, as a former football player at the school, and a former coach, I couldn’t be happier,” Piro said. So it was a no-brainer for everyone to bring DiGregorio back as the head coach. “Steve personifies my expectations of a football coach,” Piro said. “His character, his integrity and what he builds his life on are impeccable. Our players and parents

get a big win here. I’m excited that he decided to come back.” The relationship between Piro and DiGregorio goes back a long way. “Steve’s first experience in football, in Midget League, was with a team whose head coach was my father, Charlie,” Piro said. “Steve always references to that. His passion for the sport and passion for his family is like no other. When Tommy resigned, he was the first person I called, like I do anytime anything happens with football. I call Steve. I think that called sparked his interest in coming back.” DiGregorio said that he felt right about returning. “I think the timing was right,” DiGregorio said. “I was see GRID next page

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GRID from very comfortable with it. When I began to consider it, I had to ask my wife first and she was all for it. I talked to my three sons and they’re all in.” DiGregorio had his experience in college coaching, especially a stint as the assistant at Princeton University, but nothing was like manning the sidelines at the Oval with his beloved Maroon Raiders. “I’ve deliberately stayed away since I left,” DiGregorio said. “I went to one game against Belleville and that’s it. I had about four students last year who played football. I do

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an early loss in the prequarterfinal round to Mitchell Polito of East Brunswick, but then had to win an ungodly total of six matches in order to claim his fourth place finish. “What a tournament he put together,” Weaver said of Sanchez, the North Arlington resident. “When he’s on, he can wrestle with anyone. Our conditioning as a team is very strong. Enrique showed a lot of determination all weekend. For him to put on a run like he did is incredible. He puts himself in position to score with his hips. He has freakish hips.” The third medalist among the Golden Griffins is senior 132-pounder Ray Wetzel, who finished fifth overall. Wetzel capped a stellar QP career with his second straight medal at the states. “He finished his career with a win, which is nice,” Weaver said. “He ended up with 118 wins. He’s a special wrestler.” Perhaps one of the feel good stories of the state tournament was the run put on by freshman Will

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Grater, who was seeded 30 th out of 32 wrestlers in the 106-pound class. Grater won his first two matches on Friday night, including a thrilling 4-3 win over No. 3 seed McKenzie Bell of Kingsway to advance to the quarterfinal round. Grater then managed to fall just one win shy of a medal, but finished among the top 12 in the weight class, not bad for someone seeded so low. “He’s just a happy, quiet kid,” Weaver said of Grater. “There were no expecta-

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QP’s Farley-Clark playing like an All-American By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer

hen Raven FarleyClark first transferred to Queen of Peace from the Patrick School in

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him and of course, I questioned whether I did the right thing.” “To be honest, we had a tough time,” Fontan said. “We asked her to work harder than she ever had in her life. She had to become a better teammate

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major colleges. Simply put, girls like FarleyClark don’t come around every day. It’s also part of the reason why she has gained attention as a McDonald’s All-American. “She understands that it’s part of the reason why she’s an All-American,” Fontan said. “That’s some title to have.” Fontan should know, because he had a teammate at St. Anthony named Mike Rosario who earned McDonald’s AllAmerican status. It’s very rare for someone in this area to receive the honor, but Nutley’s Blair Watson received the honor last year, the lone New Jersey girl to receive the accolade. “Once I got nominated, I knew I had a chance to be picked,” Farley-Clark said. “It’s a tremendous honor. I was the only one from New Jersey to be picked. I didn’t think it was possible. I was amazed and shocked when it happened.” Lately, Farley-Clark has been playing like an All-American, leading the Golden Griffins in the NJSIAA state playoffs. Last week, Farley-Clark helped to lead her team to the NJSIAA Non-Public B continued next page

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North semifinals with wins over Morristown-Beard and Eastern Christian. In the victory over Morristown-Beard, Farley-Clark produced a triple-double, scoring 17 points, grabbing 20 rebounds and blocking 10 shots. In the win over Eastern Christian, Farley-Clark tallied 22 points, grabbed nine rebounds and had five blocked shots. For her efforts, FarleyClark has been selected as The Observer Athlete of the Week for the past week. Fontan believes that Farley-Clark is just scratching the surface. “Coach (Bob) Hurley (the Hall of Fame coach who Fontan played for) would hate me for saying this, but she has a bunch of potential,” Fontan said. “She’s a freak athlete in that she’s the biggest girl on the floor, but

we opened the door for her to shoot three-pointers now. The sky’s the limit with her and her body. Someone is going to train her body.” Farley-Clark, with the help of her mother, strategically went to visit only the schools in which they were interested. “After we went on the visits, we narrowed it down to five schools,” Farley-Clark said. “My mother has been hands-on throughout the process. It made it a whole lot easier to play this year knowing my decision was made.” Farley-Clark will head to Louisiana State University in the fall. “It’s a huge weight off my shoulders,” Farley-Clark said. “I just wanted to be able to relax this season and not have the pressure of worrying who is watching me.”

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“There was no need to drag it all out,” Fontan said. “She should enjoy her senior year instead of worrying about it every night. I’m all for making the decision early.” Fontan said that FarleyClark has also transformed herself on the court. “She really has improved her jump shot,” Fontan said. “That was a concern coming into the season, but she worked on it. She’s developed consistency in her jump shot.” Farley-Clark also worked on being a better allaround teammate. “When I first got here, I spent a lot of time to myself,” Clark said. “I stopped trying to be someone I wasn’t and just acted like myself. Every activity now

involves my teammates and friends. The chemistry is there with this team. We grew as people and as friends. I know I grew a lot and became a better person.” Needless to say, FarleyClark is like a new person. “She’s had a complete transformation,” Fontan said. “She’s been more motivated. I guess she didn’t want people to second guess that she’s an All-American.” Farley-Clark has been averaging close to 19 points and 13 rebounds per game. She has had five games this season where she grabbed more than 20 rebounds. The Golden Griffins were set to face Immaculate Conception of Lodi in the sectional semifinals Monday night, facing a team that had

already defeated them twice this season – once in the regular season and once in the semifinals of the Bergen County tournament. “We’re trying to break that streak,” Farley-Clark said. “We’re going to leave it all on the court.” After the state playoffs are over, Farley-Clark can concentrate on going to the McDonald’s All-American game in Chicago later this month. “I’m very excited to get a chance to play against the best players in the country,” Farley-Clark said. “It’s going to be an unbelievable experience.” Almost as unbelievable as the transformation she’s enjoyed as a high school player.

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12. Boundary line 15. *Milk-based concoctions 20. Buggy control, pl. 22. Chop off 24. Cause to be enamored 25. *Common dessert ingredient 26. Study of behavior and mind, for short 27. Eagle’s nest 29. “____ Make a Deal” 31. Medieval torture device 32. The cocktail Moscow ____, pl. 33. Dead to the world 34. *Seaside candy 36. *In M&M’s pack: browns, greens and these

38. Fit for a skinny one 42. Online troublemaker 45. What to do with an application 49. Greek letters on campus 51. Almost 54. Shredded cabbage dishes 56. Mexican detergent plant 57. Rental on the links 58. Medicinal succulent 59. Semis 60. Lend a criminal hand 61. Sheep’s milk cheese 62. Barnyard sounds 63. Marine eagle 66. *____-throwing contest 68. Vessel’s last call

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KEARNY

Kearny- 1 Family - Well kept Home w/ Living Rm, Dining Rm, 1 Bedroom, Bath & Modern Kitchen on 1st Floor and 2 Bedrooms on 2nd Floor. Full Unfinished Basement w/ Laundry Area. Parking for 1 Car in Front of the House. Great Size Backyard. Newer Roof & Windows. Asking $255,000

NORTH ARLINGTON

NEW LISTING!

KEARNY: Don’t miss this Great One Family Home in one of the most desirable sections of Kearny! This large custom built in 1963 home boasts 4 bedrooms plus! 3 Full and 1 Half Baths! Hardwood Floors! Large 1st floor Living Room with Fireplace! Master Bedroom with private full bath! Gas Hot Water Baseboard Heating system! Security System! Central A/C! Finished Basement with 1/2 Bath! Large 48’ x 120’ property with great backyard! Extra Large 2 Car attached garage! Asking $359,900

Kearny - 2 Family - 1st Floor w/ Bedroom, Living Rm, Eat in Kitchen, Bath & Deck. 2nd Floor w/ Bedroom, Living Rm, Modern Eat in Kitchen, Bath & Deck. 3rd Floor w/ Finished Room & Built in Closets. Thermal Windows, New Roof & 2 Newer Furnance. French Drains in Basement. Paved Parking for 2 Cars. Asking $299,000

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Bloomfield - 2 Family - 1st Floor w/ Living Rm, Dining Rm, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen & Bath. 2nd Floor w/ Living Rm, Dining Rm, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Bath & Extra 2 Bedrooms & Bath on 3rd Floor. Semi-Finished Basement. Central Air & Many Updates. Close to Transportation. Asking $269,900

KEARNY

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KEARNY: Don’t miss this One Family Colonial Style Home boasting 2 LARGE Bedrooms, one with separate Sitting Area! 1 full and 1 half baths! Hardwood Floors! Large eat-in Kitchen with sliders to yard! Formal Dining Room with wood Burning Stove! Great Full Finished Basement Family Room! Shared Driveway! Close to schools, shopping and ALL transportation! Asking $239,500

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KEARNY

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Kearny - 1 Family - First floor w/ Living Rm, Kitchen & Full Bath. 2nd Floor w/ 2 Bedrooms. Full Unfinished Basement w/ Half Bath & Laundry Area. Pulldown Attic. House Renovated Early 2014. Central Air & Forced Air Heating. Asking $239,000

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KEARNY

NEW LISTING!

Kearny - Heather Glenn Condo - Second floor Condo w/ 2 Bedrooms, Living Rm, Modern Eat in Kitchen, Modern Bath, Laundry & Parking for 1 car. Balcony off Living Rm. Asking $175,000

HARRISON

Harrison - Condo on the 3rd Floor w/ Living Rm/Dining Rm Combo, Kitchen, 2 Good Sized Bedrooms, 2 Baths & Balcony. Beautiful Hardwood Floors, Granite Countertop & Stainless Steel Appliances including Washer & Dryer. 2 Outdoor Assigned Parking Spaces & Minutes Away from Harrison Path. Asking $375,000

LYNDHURST

Lyndhurst - 1 Family - Colonial w/ 1st Floor Master Bedroom, Large Kitchen, Dining Rm, Living Rm, Bath & Entrance Foyer. 2nd Floor w/ 3 Bedrooms & Ceramic Tile Bath. Hardwood Flooring, Steam Heat & Private Yard. One Block from Ridge Road. Asking $315,000

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KEARNY

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Kearny - 1 Family - 1st Floor Has Foyer, Living Rm w/ Front Porch, Full Dining Rm, Den & Eat in Kitchen. 2nd Floor Has 3 Bedrooms & Ceramic Tiled Bathroom. Finished Walk Up Attic. Full Semi-Finished Basement & Detached 1 Car Garage. Wood Floors & Oil Heat (Tank in Ground). Asking $217,500

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UNDER CONTRACT Kearny - 1 Family - Nice 1 Family w/ Good Sized Living Rm, Dining Rm & Eat in Kitchen on 1st Floor. 2nd Floor has 2 Bedrooms & Full Bath. Central Air & Unfinished Basement. Close to Transportation-Bus Stop on Corner. Asking $239,900

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UNDER CONTRACT Lyndhurst - 1 Family - Colonial w/ 2 Bedrooms, Living Rm, Dining Rm, Modern Eat in Kitchen, Foyer & 1.5 Baths. Unfinished Basement. Driveway for 2 Cars. Above Ground Pool Motor is Broken. Oil Tank is Above Ground in Backyard. Asking $289,900

KEARNY

Kearny- 1 Family -1st floor w/ Enclosed Front Porch, Living Room, Dining Room, Modern Eat in Kitchen & Half Bath. 2nd Floor w/ 3 Bedrooms & Ceramic Tile Bath. Freshly painted, New Furnace, New Hot Water Baseboard, New Doors & New Flooring. Deck off Rear & Private Yard w/ Hot Tub. Asking $239,000

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Kearny - Well Kept Single Family - First Floor w/ Living Rm, Dining Rm, Modern Eat in Kitchen & Full Bath. Second Floor w/ 3 Bedrooms & Full Bath. Finished Attic & Central Air. Finished Basement w/ Office Space, Laundry Rm & Bath. All Remodeled in 1999. New Roof, New Electric, New Hardwood Floors, New Siding & New Garage. Asking $335,000

NORTH ARLINGTON: Don’t miss this great Expanded Cape Cod style home in desirable section of North Arlington! This extremely well maintained home located on a quiet dead end block boasts 3 Bedrooms! 2 Full Updated Baths! Hardwood Floors! Ceramic Tile Floors! Full Finished Basement with Family Room and Separate Laundry Room! Updated 200A Electric! Security System! Newer Furnace and Water Heater! Newer Central A/C! Newer Timberline Roof! Newer windows! Great 2 Level Back Yard with patio for entertaining! Long driveway for plenty of parking space! Close to Schools, Shopping and ALL Transportation! A MUST SEE HOME that is absolutely move-in ready!! Asking $359,950

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Harrison - 3 Family - Apartments on 1st & 2nd Floor w/ Living Rm, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen & Bath. 3rd Floor w/ Living Rm, Bedroom, Kitchen & Bath. Thermal Windows & Small Paved Yard. Short Walk to Path Train. All Apartments Fully Rented. Asking $449,000

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Nutley - 1 Family - Large Colonial. 1st Floor w/Open Front Porch, Entrance Foyer, Living Rm, Dining Rm, Modern Eat in Kitchen & Half Bath. 2nd Floor w/ 3 Good Size Bedrooms, Den & Classic Bath w/ Tub. Walk Up Finished Attic w/ Full Bath. Full Open Unfinished Basement & Large Private Yard. Parking for 2 Cars at Street Level. Asking $345,000

Dining Rm Combo, Bedroom, Modern Eat in Kitchen, Ceramic Tile Bath, Den & 2 Additional Rooms on 3rd Floor. Fire Damage on 3rd Floor & Water Damage inside. Great Potential. Asking $299,900

NORTH ARLINGTON: Don’t miss this great one family Ranch Style Home! 3 Bedrooms! Eat-Kitchen and Formal Dining Room! Hardwood Floors! Finished Basement with Family Room! New Gas Hot Air Heating System! Newer Timberline Roof! Private Driveway and Built-in Garage! Large 48’ by 106’ Property with large back yard! Close to Schools, Shopping and ALL Transportation! Asking $309,900

BLOOMFIELD

Bloomfield - 1st Floor w/ Enclosed Porch, Living Rm/Dining Rm/Kitchen Combo, Galley kitchen & 1 Bedroom. 2nd Floor w/ 2 Bedrooms & Ceramic Tile Bath. Driveway & Private Yard. Oil Tank Above Ground. Asking $137,000

Kearny - 1 Family - 1st Floor w/ Foyer, Living Rm, Dining Rm, Large Eat in Kitchen, 2 Bedrooms, Ceramic Tile Bath & Den. 2nd Floor w/ Living Rm/

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KEARNY: Don’t miss this Beautiful One Family Center Hall Colonial Style Home in Manor Section! All Large Rooms! This Custom Built Home features 3 Bedrooms, 1 Full and 2 Half Baths! Hardwood Floors Throughout! Central A/C! Great Screened in room overlooking private back yard! Full Finished Basement with walk-out to yard! Large 50’ x 100’ lot with plenty of parking space! A must see home!! $399,900

KEARNY

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NEW LISTING!

17 Boston Ave. - North Arlington - 1 Family -Beautiful Ranch w/ 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, Living Rm w/ Fireplace, Dining Rm, Modern Eat in Kitchen w/ Island, Stainless Steel Appliances, Granite & Double Doors Leading to Patio. Attached 2 Car Garage w/ Additional 10+ Parking in Rear. Backyard w/ Newer Pave Patio & Inground Heated Pool. Full Finished Basement w/ Rec Rm, Summer Kitchen, 2 Finished Rms & Full Bath. Loft Area w/ High Ceilings & Skylights. Central Air. Asking $744,000

KEARNY: Don’t miss this well maintained One Family Ranch Style home in desirable section of Kearny! Hardwood Floors Throughout! Large Rooms! New Windows! Central A/C! Gas Hot Water Baseboard Heating System! Full Basement! Large Back Yard perfect for entertaining! Private Driveway and Over-sized Garage! Close to all Schools, Shopping and ALL Transportation! A Must See Home! Asking $314,900

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Kearny - 1 Family – Updated Cape w/ 3 Bedrooms, Dining Rm, 2 Full Baths, Kitchen & Nice Deck. Hardwood Floors, Central Air & 2 Car Garage. Basement w/ Large Rec Room & Laundry Rm. Asking $310,000

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Contact Us for More Details! KEARNY: Location! Location! Location! Beautiful and Well Maintained One Family Home in desirable Manor Section. Hardwood Floors Throughout! All Large Rooms! 4 Bedrooms! 3 Full Baths! Living Room with Fireplace! Formal Dining Room! New Windows! New Timberline Roof and Siding! Full Finished Basement with Family Room, Office and Full Bath! Full Finished Attic with Bedroom and Office! Great Deck off Living Room!(handicapped accessible if needed) Large 50’ by 100’ Lot! Long Driveway and 2 Car Detached Garage! Close to Schools, Shopping and ALL Transportation! Just Steps away from NY Buses! A Must See Home! $429,900

KEARNY: Don’t Miss This Great Two Family Home in Kearny! This Extremely Well Maintained and Updated Home Boasts 5 Bedrooms! 2 Full and 1 Half Bath! Hardwood Floors Throughout! Beautifully Finished Basement Family Room with 1/2 Bath! Long Driveway for plenty of parking! New Timberline Roof! New 2 Zone Gas Heating System and Hot Water Heater! Newer Windows! Updated Electric! Check out this beautiful private back yard with Deck and above ground pool! Close to Schools, Shopping and ALL transportation! A MUST SEE HOME! Listed at only $409,900

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Children at the Lyndhurst Public Library had a special visit from the Cat in the Hat during “Read Across America Day” March 2. The children enjoyed stories, crafts and songs to celebrate this special day. Pictured with the Cat in the Hat is Children’s Librarian Jenna Columbia. For more information on children’s programs at the Library, call 201-804-2478, ext. 3, or visit www. lyndhurstlibrary.org

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23. The cost is $25, with $25 returned for slots play. Call Florence at 201-991-3173 for information or reservations. ••• The Health Department, in conjunction with St. Barnabas Medical Center, hosts a free skin cancer program “Know the Skin You’re In” on Thursday, March 9, at 1 p.m., in the Senior Center, behind the Health Department building, 10 Beaver Ave. Join Nurse Moira Davis, navigator of the melanoma program, for an interactive lecture on the prevention, symptoms and treatment of melanoma. The program is open to surrounding communities, but registration is required. Call the Health Department at 201-955-5695.

Nutley

Registration for spring tennis lessons is now open. The Nutley Department of Parks and Recreation offers a top quality tennis program, under the supervision of Barry Rubach, an accredited member of

the U.S. Professional Tennis Association and former collegiate champion. Classes range in age groups starting in first-grade and continue through eighth-grade. The program develops special skills such as technique, stamina, speed, reflexes and imagination. The program lasts five weeks. Online Registration is now available at register. communitypass.net/Nutley. Forms may also be turned in to the Parks & Recreation Department, 44 Park Ave., prior to the first session. Classes are filled first-come, firstserved. Lessons take place at Msgr. Owens Park and begin Friday, April 7. For more information, call 973-2844966, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ••• The Tri-County Camera Club of Nutley announces its March and April meeting schedule. All meetings are at Nutley High School in the teachers’ cafeteria and begin at 8 p.m. The schedule is as follows: • March 14 — How to enhance your images in

your camera by using multi-exposure HDR, and then adding free NIK plug-ins to enhance them further, by member Bill Barr. • March 21 — Competition in Pictorial (general) images and Creative (manipulated) images, with judging by members. • April 4 — Tri-Club competition, in which the top three New Jersey clubs enter 40 images each to compete for an annual trophy, with scoring by three outside judges. • April 18 — Competition in Nature (cannot show human hand) and print images, with judging by club members. • April 25 — How to use layers in Photoshop to combine images or to modify parts of an image, and then combine the results to produce an outstanding image, by member Bob Laura. Anyone may attend club meetings, but only members can enter the various competitions. For more information, contact the club president by email at alfanojim@gmail.com.

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obituaries@theobserver.com Susan Joan DiScerni Susan Joan DiScerni (nee Kirby), of North Arlington, formerly of Kearny, died March 1. She was 46. Visiting was Friday, March 3, at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. Mass was celebrated Saturday, March 4, at St. Stephen’s Church, Kearny. Burial was in St. Anne Cemetery, Wall. Susan worked as a registered nurse at St. Joseph Hospital, Paterson. Prior to that, she worked at St. Mary’s Hospital, Passaic. Susan was a graduate of Queen of Peace High School, Rutgers University and Fairleigh Dickinson University. She is survived by her loving husband of 22 years John “JD,” her devoted parents John and Joan Kirby, her brother John (Libby) and her sisters Maureen Cochrane (Ned) and Elaine Sullivan (Michael). She was the adored aunt of Sydney, Kirsten, Kayla, Tara, Mitchell, Ian and Colleen. She is also survived by her brothers-in-law Michael and Mark DiScerni, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. In lieu of flowers, kindly make donations to Susan G. Komen breast cancer research or the Special Olympics.

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and was an accomplished artist, musician and model maker. Dominick served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was a member of the American Legion Post 37 in North Arlington. He was the beloved husband of the late Antoinetta (nee Caruso), the cherished father of Julie Kelley and her husband Edward of Kearny, the adored grandfather of Danielle Blasko and her husband Jesse, and Jonathan Kelley, the great-grandfather of Ava Marie Blasko, the loving brother-in-law of Marie Kearney and her late husband Craig, Gina Tirone and her husband Charlie, Domenico Caruso and his wife Helen, Angelo Caruso and his wife Helen, the late Tony Caruso and Rosette Taddeo and the dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. The funeral was from the Parow Funeral Home, North Arlington, on March 4. Mass was celebrated at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, North Arlington. Entombment was in Holy Cross Chapel Mausoleum, North Arlington.

Florence Wasowski Florence Wasowski died Feb. 28 at Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune. She was 96. Amparo Iglesia Funeral services were under Amparo Iglesia died Feb. 28. the direction of Mulligan FunerShe was 99. al Home, Harrison. A funeral Born in Spain, she lived Mass was celebrated at Our in Newark before moving to Lady of Czestochowa Church, Kearny six years ago. Harrison. Entombment was in Visiting was at the ArmitHoly Cross Chapel Mausoleum, age & Wiggins Funeral Home, North Arlington. Kearny. Mass was celebrated at To send condolences to her St. Stephen’s Church, Kearny. family, visit www.mulliganfh. Entombment was in Holy Cross com. Cemetery, North Arlington. Born and raised in HarAmparo was the wife of the rison, Florence spent most of late Ceferino Iglesia. Mother her life there before moving of Guadalupe Miguel, Juan to Neptune five years ago. She Iglesia and the late Fernando worked in the Harrison Health Iglesia, she is also survived by Department and in the Har12 grandchildren and 14 greatrison school system as a nurse grandchildren. for many years, retiring in the In lieu of flowers, kindly late 1970s. consider a donation to St. Jude She was a parishioner of Our Children’s Hospital. Lady of Czestochowa Church, Harrison. Dominick Pupo Florence attended nursing Dominick Pupo, 87, died school at Jersey City Medical March 1 at Clara Maass Medical Center, where she received a Center, Belleville. nursing degree. She later atBorn in Newark, he had lived tended the former Jersey City in Kearny since 1977. State College (now New Jersey He worked as a self-employed City University) and received carpenter for most of his life her bachelor’s degree in 1966.

She is survived by her beloved husband Stanley F. Wasowski Sr. They were married for 74 years. She is also survived by her loving children Stanley Wasowski (Kathleen) and Florence Wasowski, three cherished grandchildren, eight greatgrandchildren, her dear brother Henry Bazewicz (Peggy) and a sister- in-law Marion Listwan. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, 115 S. Third St., Harrison, N.J. 07029, in loving memory of Florence. Mary V. Macmillan

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Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. To send condolences to his family, visit www.mulliganfh. com. Born in Newark, Louis lived in East Newark for 48 years. He was a machinist for Reagen Precision, North Arlington, for over 20 years, retiring in 1991. He was a communicant of Holy Cross Church, Harrison, and a member of the East Newark Senior Center. Louis is survived by his wife Eileen (nee Casey) of 52 years, his son Louis (Angela), of Burl-

ington, daughters Mary Ann Capobianco (Greg), of Nutley, Laura Van De Putte (Herman), of Lincoln Park, and Joanne DelliSanti Hessler (David), of Mendham, and nine grandchildren, Patrick, Diana, Matthew, Brian, Michael, Sydney, Kelsey, Henry and Greta. He was predeceased by his sisters, Mildred Partesi (2015) and Diana Schimenti (1989). In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to St. John’s Feed the Hungry, P.O. Box 200147, Newark, N.J. 07102-5202, in loving memory of Louis.

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Mary V. Macmillan, 83, of Kearny, died peacefully March 3, in her home. Mary was a woman of deep religious faith and values. Visiting and the funeral were Monday, March 6, at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. Mass was celebrated the same day at St. Cecilia Church, Kearny. Burial was in Arlington Cemetery, Kearny. Mary was the daughter of the late James and Pauline (nee Buckley) Cashman, from Ireland. She was married twice – first to Daniel Norton, who died young – and then to John Macmillan. Both men loved her deeply. She was blessed. Mary leaves behind special friends, especially Maria N. Ferrao and her family. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to the American Cancer Society. Louis Schimenti Sr. Louis Schimenti Sr., of East Newark, died Monday, Feb. 27. He was 88. Funeral services were under the direction of Mulligan Funeral Home. Harrison. A funeral Mass was celebrated at Holy Cross Church, Harrison.

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KEARNY 3 BR, LR, DR, EIK. $1,500/month + utilities. 1 1/2 months security. Off St. Parking. Franklin school district. Laundry hook-up. No pets. No Smoking. avl. Avl. Now. (917) 414-2289. N.ARLINGTON Large Apartment in Great Condition. New Hardwood KEARNY Arlington secFloors, EIK, 2 Large Bedtion 2 fl apt, 2 BR/1BA, rooms, Bath and Large Office, LR, EIK, H/W, CAC, LR. $1350 /month. 1.5 No pets, No smoking, months security. Utilities utilities separate, 1 1/2 separate except cold wamonths security. $1400/ ter. No Pets. No Smokmonth. Avl. now. 973ing. Credit/Background 207-5608 Check req. Contact: Diogo Santos 201-693-3480. KEARNY 2 BR, second floor, Good location $1300, supply own utilities, 1 month security, N.ARLINGTON 4 BR, 2 no pets, closed to Trans- Full bath, LR, DR, 2nd fl. portation. Avl. April 1st, $1,750/month + utilicredit check, Call btw. ties. 1 month security. 10am-7pm only. (201) Avl. April 15th or May 1st. 997-2341. (201) 655-8776. KEARNY 2nd fl. Modern 3 BR’s, 1 Walk in closet, LR, Large EIK, & Bath. Separate Utilities. Laundry in Basement. No pets, No smoking. 1 1/2 months security. Call Carlos after 5pm Leave message. (201) 334-7048

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N.ARLINGTON 2 BR’s LR, DR, Kitchen. 1 month security. Utilities separate. No pets. No smokLYNDHURST Spacious ing. Avl. March 1st. (201) 1 BR renovated apt. on 647-4011. 2nd fl. of classic building in residential neighborhood. No elevator. EIK Newly w/wood cabinets. stove, N.ARLINGTON 2 BR’s, refridg. Dishwasher & Renovated. ceramic Tile floor. H/W Kitchen, LR, EIK. $1,350/ throughout rest of apt. month. 1 month security. Laundry in building. No No pets. No smoking. Avl. pets. No smoking. 1 block March 15th. (201) 290to NYC commuter Train/ 0406 or (201) 991-4739 Bus. Mins by car to access cosmopolitan area. $995/month + utilities. Studio Security. $1,490. Avl. im- N.ARLINGTON mediately. Application, apt. 1st fl. HT/HW & parkcredit check and ability ing included. no pets. 1 to pay required. $25 appl. month security. $625/ month. (201) 401-0488. Fee. (551) 226-0566.

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STORE FOR RENT LYNDHURST Small store or office on busy st. $795/ month. Also aval. larger store $995/month (973) 760-4877

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The Harrison East Newark Elks Lodge 2326 recently made a $500 donation to the Harrison High School PTO to help support the return of the Harrison High School Cheerleading Invitational Tournament at the Harrison High School gym on March 19. From l., are PTO members Cecy Lucas, Patty Huseinovic, Elks Exalted Ruler Larry Bennett, PTO members Sue Cooper, Samantha Viera and Elks Youth Activities Chairman Larry Kelly.

Cemetery open houses coming While most people do not like to think about worst-case scenarios, giving them proper consideration can provide peace of mind. When a family suffers the loss of a loved one, about 50 difficult decisions must be made within hours. However, making cemetery arrangements in advance often can ease the anxiety for a grieving family by lifting much of the burden of final arrangements. Many Catholics have made the decision to pre-plan their cemetery arrangements to spare loved ones of tough choices at an alreadydifficult time. Additionally, they find that

advance planning allows ample time to consider all memorial options in a thoughtful and unhurried manner and it facilitates better financial planning. To help families learn more about cemetery pre-planning and memorialization options, Catholic Cemeteries, a ministry of the Archdiocese of Newark, will host open house events at its Catholic cemetery properties. Memorial planning advisors will be available to answer questions about services, burial options, and financial planning. Events are open to the Catholic community

and no appointment is necessary. Open House Weekends are scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the following locations: · March 11 & 12 at Gate of Heaven Cemetery and Mausoleum, 225 Ridgedale Ave. in East Hanover. · March 25 & 26 at Maryrest Cemetery and Mausoleum, 770 Darlington Aven. in Mahwah, and Christ the King Cemetery, 980 Huron Road in Franklin Lakes. Further details about each cemetery – and open houses in April and May – is available at www.CatholicJourney. org.

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