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02 THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 2013 Ex-coach pleads to sex charge West Hudson Publishing Company’s Fastest Growing Free Weekly Newspaper Established 1887 Family Owned & Operated Mary Tortoreti President Robert Pezzolla General Manager ADVERTISING Natalie Rodriguez - Ulloa Classified/Asst.to GM Lisette Hernandez Classified Kim Pezzolla Sales Rosemary Bennett Sales EDITORIAL Jim Hague Sportswriter Melissa Bastek Copywriter Ron Leir Correspondent Karen Zautyk Correspondent ART DEPARTMENT Michelle Rybeck Graphic Designer Winie Pachas Graphic Designer 531 Kearny Ave., Kearny, N.J. 07032 Phone: 201-991-1600 Fax: 201-991-8941 www.theobserver.com Deadlines Display Ads Thursday by 4PM Real Estate Thursday by 12PM Obituaries Monday by 10AM Classifieds Monday by 4PM F ormer Lyndhurst High School football coach Scott M. Rubinetti has pleaded guilty to two counts of a five-count indictment charging him with having inappropriate relationships with a female student. A spokeswoman for the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office said that Rubinetti entered the plea March 4 before Superior Court Judge Patrick Roma, sitting in Hackensack. He was represented by Hackensack attorney Raymond Flood. Assistant Prosecutor Catherine Fantuzzi is handling the case for the state. Rubinetti, 40, of Nutley, pleaded to sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl and witness tampering. Under the law, he could face imprisonment for up to 10 years on the sexual assault charge while the tampering Photo courtesy Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Scott Rubinetti charge carries a possible maximum sentence of five years, the spokeswoman said. Under a plea agreement with the prosecutor’s office, the court dismissed the remaining charges contained in the county indictment, those being child endanger- ment, having inappropriate contact with the student, and impairing the morals of a minor. The indictment returned by a Bergen County grand jury July 25, 2012, alleges that on various dates, between Oct. 1, 2009, and March 30, 2010, Rubinetti – while working as a coach and physical education teacher for the Lyndhurst Board of Education – engaged in sexual conduct, including penetration and oral sex, with the girl, who was a Lyndhurst High School senior at the time. Additionally, the indictment alleges that Rubinetti, “on or about Jan. 18, 2012,” tried to influence the student “… to testify or inform falsely and/or withhold any testimony, information, document or thing ….” Rubinetti’s contract with the Lyndhurst Board of Education was terminated June 30, 2012, after the board voted not to renew it. He was a non-tenured employee at the time, according to board officials. The board then named Rubinetti’s predecessor, Joseph Castagnetti, as the new high school football coach and assigned one of several new P.E. teachers to fill Rubinetti’s teaching slot. During his 3-year tenure, from 2008 to 2010, as the Golden Bears’ head coach, Rubinetti guided the squad to records of 3-7, 3-7, and 9-3, respectively. In his last year, the team made it into the playoffs for the first time in years. Rubinetti, who remains free on $150,000 bond, faces sentencing April 19 at 9 a.m. before Judge Roma in Hackensack. – Ron Leir Spencer Savings Bank fundraiser Spencer Savings Bank, a community bank headquartered in Elmwood Park, raised a total of $14,120 during the months of January and February to benefit Special Olympics New Jersey, through its participation in the organization’s 7th Annual New York Giants Snow Bowl. Culminating the bank’s two month-long fundraising efforts, employees of Spencer Savings Bank competed in the flag football tournament held at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, March 3. The Spencer Blue Diamonds, Spencer Savings Bank’s team of 17 employees, including members of executive management, participated in the Snow Bowl’s Co-Ed Division competing in a total of three, 30-minute games. With an original goal to raise $10,000, the Spencer Blue Diamonds, with support from fellow employees, customers, friends and family, surpassed this mark, raising $14,120 to contribute to the event total of more than $323,874, ranking as the event’s third highest overall fundraising team. “Special Olympics New Jersey carries out an important mission in our communities, providing children and adults with intellectual disabilities continuous opportunities to participate in athletic competitions and Olympic-type sports throughout the year with their family, friends and fel- five day weather forecast Wednesday, March 27 Thursday, March 28 Friday, March 29 Saturday, March 30 Sunday, March 31 low community members,” said José B. Guerrero, Chairman, President and CEO of Spencer Savings Bank. “As a strong believer in the organization’s mission and philosophy, we are proud to participate in its events and support the Special Olympic athletes who thrive through their involvement in the organization’s various programs.” Since its inception six years ago, the Snow Bowl has raised more than $500,000 for Special Olympics New Jersey. The success of this event directly helps more than 22,000 athletes who train and compete, free-ofcharge, year-round in 24 Olympic-type sports. “Our participation in this Inside Editorial .............................06 Around Town ....................15 Real Estate ........................26 Mostly Sunny Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Mostly Sunny 50˚ 50˚ 52˚ 52˚ 56˚ Obits ...................................29 Classifieds .........................30 Business Directory ... 36, 37 year’s Snow Bowl was a true success,” added Janel Bazih, AVP and Marketing Manager of Spencer Savings Bank. “Our team had a great deal of fun coming together to support such a valued community organization, and the 2013 Snow Bowl marks our largest and most successful corporate fundraiser in Spencer history! We look forward to continuing to support our communities in every way we can throughout the year.” For more information on the 7th Annual New York Giants Snow Bowl and the bank’s other community service activities, or to learn more about Spencer Savings Bank, visit www.spencersavings.com. Upcoming Promos Mother’s Day 5-08-13 THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 2013 Meadows site burns again; confab held By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY -That pesky mulch pile in the meadows that went up in flames March 4 -- and at least twice before -- caught fire yet again March 14, Kearny fire officials have reported. The alert for the latest blaze at the Nature’s Choice Corp. property at 1 Baler Blvd., just off the Belleville Pike, was called in by an observant driver passing by on the N.J. Turnpike, said Kearny Fire Chief Steve Dyl. Units from the Kearny and North Arlington Fire Departments responded to the 8:50 p.m. alarm, and the blaze was declared under control at 11 p.m. Firefighters remained at the scene, however, until 2:10 a.m. The Jersey City Fire Department provided coverage of the towns while the local units were on site. The incident commander at the scene was KFD Deputy Chief Joe Viscuso. The investigation into the cause of the latest conflagration has been turned over an NJMC landfill straddling the Kearny/North Arlington border, “has been the site of recurring fires, which have been imposing a strain on firefighter overtime, which has been a source of concern for us for several years.” Commenting on the latest blaze, Santos noted, “If there are multiple visits to a site, and repeated fires, we have the ability to assess a fee against the tenant.” There is no word as to whether such a fee will be assessed, but on Friday fire officials met with the NJMC. As a result, Dyl said, the Division of Fire Safety will work with Nature’s Choice, the NJMC, and the Kearny and North Arlington Fire Departments in an attempt to resolve the problems. On Monday, the commission issued a brief statement, noting: “The NJMC will continue to cooperate and work together with all parties involved.” Photo courtesy of KFD Firefighters pay return visit to composting site to the state Division of Fire Safety, but it “does not appear to be suspicious,” Dyl noted. State investigators are also looking into the March 4 fire, which lit up the skies over the meadows and resulted in a brush fire that burned several acres, authorities reported. Nature’s Choice operates a composting facility on the land, which is leased from the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission. Over the course of 20 years, the property apparently has been leased to a succession of private firms. Following the earlier fire, Kearny Mayor Alberto Santos said the property, on family dentistry DR. MARCO L. 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Letters must include the writer’s name, address, and telephone number for verification purposes. The deadline for letters is Thursday at 5 p.m. Any letters that arrive after deadline will not be considered for the upcoming publication. Letters can be sent by e-mail to publisher@theobserver.com or mailed to 531 Kearny Ave., Kearny, N.J. 07032. Anonymous letters will not be published under any circumstances. What’s cooking? In my kitchen, not much E lsewhere in this week’s issue of The Observer, you will find a story I did on a gourmet dinner served to Kearny senior citizens by Kearny High School culinary students. It was a lovely event, but I was not completely at ease. Gourmet food frightens me. And I am intimidated by the people who can cook it. I cannot cook at all. I do not want to learn. I have survived this long on take-out and eating out and microwave tasties and I am not about to change. My mother was a great cook. Nothing gourmet, but the best home-cooking you’d ever want. She was Irish and she made the most delicious lasagna. To this day, I will not order lasagna out, because no place, even the finest Italian restaurant, could prepare it as well as she did. I heard once that if your mother was a great cook, one of two things happened: Either you also became an accomplished cook, because you learned at her knee. Or you don’t cook at all, because you never had to learn; you just sat down at the table and ate wonderful food. File me firmly in the latter category. When I first moved back to Jersey, it was into an apartment that had just been given a completely renovated kitchen. I lived there three years, and the brand-new oven was not turned on once. The week before I moved out, I suddenly became ashamed of myself and decided to bake a casserole, using a recipe from one of the many unread cookbooks I possess. (Friends are always giving them to me as gifts -- as a form of intervention. It doesn’t work.) Anyway, I assembled the ingredients and turned on the virginal oven to pre-heat it. I then left the room. When I returned, both the kitchen and the living room were filled with smoke. Nothing was ablaze, luckily. It was just all the dust that had accumulated inside the oven being incinerated. I ordered Chinese that night. Because I don’t cook, I also have problems in supermarkets. I once arrived at the checkout counter with a cabbage that I had thought was a head of lettuce. The clerk explained. I went to the produce section, put back the cabbage, grabbed a lettuce and started to go to checkout again. But I stopped in my tracks and went back to the cabbage bin and retrieved the one I had left there. Its having been selected and then abandoned, I was afraid it would feel rejected. (Hey! How do you know cabbages don’t have feelings?) As I recounted in an earlier column concerning “pet clams,” I have always been lucky enough to have had significant others who don’t give a hoot about my lack of cooking skills. Either they were cooks themselves or they also preferred dining out. In NYC, where I resided many years, this is not uncommon. But I have come to realize that not cooking can be a drawback to finding a soul- mate in the Garden State. One day, I was in the Midland Dairy, picking up essentials: Pepsi, cold cuts, Entenmann’s donuts, ice cream. As I was getting ready to depart, the woman behind the deli counter said, “Aren’t you forgetting something?” “What?” I asked. “Where are your White Castle cheeseburgers?” I thanked her profusely for catching my oversight, and then I heard another customer say, “She reminds me of my uncle. Pepsi and White Castle cheeseburgers for dinner every night.” “Really!?!” I said. “This could be a match made in heaven. Is he married?” And she said: “He’s dead.” – Karen Zautyk Correction! In last week’s issue, for Franklin School Honors, the names of two students were omitted: Jason Marshall & Crystelle Martins, Grade 5 Don’t forget to check www.theobserver.com for news that didn’t make it into this week’s paper Follow us on Facebook & twitter.com/theobservernj HELP WANTED! FREELANCE REPORTER The Observer newspaper is looking for a part-time general assignment reporter who will cover hard news stories as well as take accompanying photographs. Candidates must have a flexible schedule that may include nights and weekends. They must also be able to follow strict deadlinesstories must be completed two days after the event or interview. Knowledge of AP style is preferred as is previous newspaper experience. Send a cover letter, resume with references and at least three clips to: The Observer You may also e-mail jobs@theobserver. com. No phone calls please. 531 Kearny Avenue Kearny, N.J. 07032 Attn: Robert Pezzolla DEADLINES FOR DISPLAY, REAL ESTATE AND CLASSIFIED ADS CAN BE FOUND ON PAGE 2 THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 2013 Lyndhurst honors the man behind the striped top hat This month, Americans celebrate the birth of the famous Dr. Seuss, author of “The Cat in the Hat,” “Green Eggs and Ham” and “The Lorax,” among other children’s classics. All schools within the Lyndhurst district are honoring Dr. Seuss’s legacy with related activities. Mrs. Marron, a fifth grade teacher at Roosevelt School, said she is decorating her classroom door from top to bottom in tribute to Dr. Seuss. She said the class will read Dr. Seuss’s “Oh, the Places You’ll Go” and discuss the places the students intend to go, both as a class and as individuals. Marron said her students will also be completing Dr. Seuss word searches and puzzles. Samantha Miller, a student in Marron’s class, said her favorite Dr. Seuss book is “The Lorax.” “I like it because it teaches you to help the Earth stay clean,” Miller said. “I like [the Dr. Seuss theme] because we are able to do fun projects in our class.” Not only do younger children read Dr. Seuss books, but high school students enjoy his works as well. Freshman Nic DiTommaso said he has been a fan of Dr. Seuss ever since he was a child. “My favorite one probably has to be ‘The Cat in the Hat.’ That was the book that I always read when I was younger,” DiTommaso said. Along with reading the books, he said he enjoys watching the film adaptations. During March, LHS students will notice Dr. Seussrelated activities woven into their various courses. English teacher Mrs. DeMarco said each class period she will be presenting a quote related to Dr. Seuss. “There will be free writing activities that will require students to respond to the morals that can be found in FIRES from 07 the chimney with some minor extension into the walls. By utilizing its thermal-imaging cameras, the KFD was able to detect the specific hot spots, avoiding unnecessary damage to the walls, Dyl said. Firefighters “had to open some walls,” the chief noted, “but there were not a lot of holes.” The fire was declared under control at 8:40 p.m. No injuries were reported, and the residents were permitted to reoccupy their home. KFD Deputy Chief Ozzie Osborn was the commander at the scene. Dyl said the probable cause was a partially clogged chimney, and he used the incident to remind homeowners that “it is important that your chimneys, fireplaces and heating chimneys be maintained and serviced annually by a professional.” Grand Opening Under new management BACKSTREET BAR GRILL Happy Hour mon to Fri from 4 to 8PM complimentary food only FridayS from 5 to 8pm We have Daily Specials! 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Have you ever noticed that many of them wear tall, crazy hats? Not only do these hats add to the characters’ appearance, but they also held personal meaning since Dr. Seuss was a hat fanatic. According to an article featured in the New York Times, Dr. Seuss collected hundreds of hats of all kinds and kept them hidden behind a bookcase in his home in San Diego. Dr. Seuss’s hobbies and exotic characters came to an end when he died of throat cancer in 1991 at the age of 87. His legacy will live on for years to come. 11 mon. • tues. • thurs. day come party with angie formerly of backstreet, hartley’s & blackrock mon. & tues. night jessie formeRly of backstreet wed. hang with kelly fri. day party w/jane new management of backstreet bar & grill, former bartender of hartley’s & blackrock night party w/robyn don’t forget about our glycol draft beer system. coldest beer in town! 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As the officers stopped to disburse the crowd, one of the drivers smashed his Honda into the front of the marked KPD SUV, then backed up and started to flee down Pennsylvania Ave., Dowie said. As Pontrella and Reed gave chase, the driver reportedly turned off his headlights, but the cops were able to keep him in sight as he led them along Fish House Road, over the Wittpenn Bridge, into Jersey City, south on Rt. 440 and then over the Hackensack River Bridge, heading back into Kearny. On the bridge, the cops ended the chase when the Honda began to take on “an excessive rate of speed,” Dowie said. While the pursuit was going on. backup officers had been dispatched to the South Kearny drag strip to interview witnesses and collect information. Thanks to that info and to video footage from cameras along the route of the chase, police developed a probable suspect, whose photo was ID’d by Reed and Pontrella. Last Friday morning, Kearny Det. Michael Gonzalez and Det. Lt. Anthony Gouveia located the suspect, 24-year-old Kadeem Browne of Jersey City, in his hometown and brought him back to Kearny, where he was booked on a charge of eluding police. Browne was being held on $25,000 bail. Other recent reports from the Kearny police blotter included the following incidents, many involving demon rum (or demon vodka or some such): March 14 P.O. John Fabula, responding to the report of a motorcycle accident on the 400 block of Elm St. at 7 p.m., arrived to find the bike on the ground and a “highly agitated” man walking in circles around it. The biker reportedly told Fabula that someone must have put oil on the street or thrown a can under his bike. In any case, police said, he had managed to ride only about 20 feet from where he started his journey before falling off. Fabula ruled out alcohol as the cause but felt the man was under the influence of something, and the biker then admitted he had ingested medication, Dowie said. EMS was summoned, and Ryan Decker, 23, of Livingston, was charged with DUI, careless driving and being under the influence of a CDS. • At 11:30 p.m., P.O. Ben Wuelfing was on patrol at Schuyler and Midland Aves. when he observed a red Mazda with Kentucky plates run the red light at the intersection and proceed south on Schuyler at a high rate of speed. The officer pursued the car, which made a “series of evasive turns” onto a number of side streets before being brought to a halt on Garfield Ave. After he reportedly failed the field sobriety tests, the driver was taken to headquarters, given an Alcotest, and charged with DWI, DWI in a school zone, underage DWI, careless driving and failure to observe a traffic signal. He was identified as 20-year-old Kearny resident Ilya Harbacheuski. March 15 Chief Dowie, driving on the 100 block of Devon St. at 3 p.m., observed an apparently intoxicated individual sleeping in the doorway of a home. P.O. 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NOT VALID EXP 4/26/13 HOLIDAYS INCL 3/17/13, 3/24/13 & 3/31/13. 3/5/2013 1:47:57 PM 19 sports&recreation THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 2013 Kearny’s Mullen wins state wrestling title SPORTS VIEW Contact Jim at Ogsmar@aol.com Wins second straight; solid all-around athlete at 8 Lyndhurst softball: ready to repeat Elaine Catanese cannot downplay what her Lyndhurst High School softball team accomplished last season. “Winning 19 games is huge in Lyndhurst history,” said Catanese, who begins her fourth season as the Golden Bears head coach. “We went far last year, but we hope to go a little further this year.” If the Golden Bears can win more than 19 games, it would mean the makings of a championship season – a place where the Golden Bears could legitimately land come June. Maybe the main reason why Catanese is so high on her team is the fact that she has both parts of an experienced and talented battery back – and that’s not a bad place to start. Leading the returnees is senior right-handed pitcher Casey Zdanek, who has done anything and everything for the Lyndhurst program since her freshman year. The other key returnee is senior catcher Julieann Schneidenbach, who has been a mainstay behind the plate for four seasons. Both were All-NJIC Meadowlands Division selections last season. “They’ve been together and gotten stronger together for all four years,” Catanese said. “It’s huge having them both back. Julie is remembered a lot because she has that last name and had her brother Dave play baseball before her. But she has a presence behind the plate like no one else. She’s a great hitter and a clutch hitter. Added Catanese, “Casey is like the silent killer. She’s the ace in the hole. People come up against her and they’re amazed. Together, they’re something to watch.” The terrific twosome will also anchor the Golden Bears’ batting order, with Schneidenbach batting third and Zdanek cleanup. “I’m very confident with the two of them there,” Catanese said. Zdanek pitched to a 1.37 ERA last year and won all 19 games. She averaged almost eight strikeouts per game and batted .452. That’s what is called a solid season. Schneidenbach batted .376 and offers the solid defense behind the plate. “She’s taking it more seriously now,” Catanese said. “She’s the strongest person I’ve seen in my four years.” see VIEW page 21 Photos by Jim Hague Kearny’s Jim Mullen is all smiles after winning his second straight New Jersey scholastic state championship. Mullen is wearing many of the medals he has won during his three-year wrestling career. state wrestling champion, right here from Kearny. It’s not often Kearny can sk the latest state wresbrag about having a wrestling tling champion from champion. After all, when DaKearny how he wants vid Cordoba won the NJSIAA to be known and he honestly state title, becoming the first doesn’t know. and only Kearny High grappler He’s known as James Mullen to earn a state crown, it was to his third grade teachers at 1999. Jim Mullen wasn’t even Garfield School. The principal born yet. has announced his name over But Mullen, who only turns the school’s public address nine this week, can lay claim speakers as both James and to having won two New Jersey Jimmy. His friends call him Wrestling Kids Scholastic State Jimmy as well. championships, after he won But the soon-to-be 9-year-old his second by taking the Bantwo-time state wrestling cham- tam Heavyweight crown last pion is maturing now. Saturday at Union High School. “You can call me Jim,” he Mullen, with his floppy, curly said. blond hair and acting much So there it is, Jim Mullen, more mature than his age, By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer A recalled the feeling of standing atop the podium as a state champion once again. “It was awesome and amazing,” Mullen said. “I was sixth when I was six, but then I took first in the state at age seven.” So how does a young kid get so proficient at a sport at an early age? “I don’t know,” Mullen said. It all started innocently for Mullen. A well-rounded athlete who plays baseball, basketball and football in Kearny Recreation programs, went one day to see his cousin, Jose Sanchez, wrestle in the Kearny Rec program. “When I watched it, I knew I liked it,” Mullen said. “One day, see MULLEN next page THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 2013 ing shared by Joshua Williams and junior Rickey Dasilveira. At second base, Dolaghan can choose from either Kishan Patel, a junior, or promising freshman Marquis Valentin. “Marquis can hit,” Dolaghan said. “He’s a player. He’s just a little rough around the edges.” There will be a rotation of players at shortstop and third base, depending upon who is pitching. Dolaghan and Roque will share shortstop duties, while Sanchez and Roque will be at third base. “We’ll rotate them around,” Dolaghan said. “But our pitchers all hit. Roque will be our leadoff hitter and Tommy (Dolaghan) will bat second.” Alex Ruccatano, a senior, is in left field. Junior Adam Huseinovic remains in center field and will be the Blue Tide’s cleanup hitter. “He’s been with the varsity since he was a freshman,” Dolaghan said. “We’re going to rely on him big time. He’s our X factor. If he has a good year, we will, too.” The right field duties are up in the air right now, between seniors Daniel Rueda and An- thony Williams, the brother of Joshua, and Freddy Alcala and junior Justin Thomas. Sophomore Miguel Zorrilla, the brother of Emil, will stay with the varsity and may serve as times as the designated hitter. But Dolaghan likes the makeup of his team. “We definitely have a good chance to be pretty good,” Dola- N. Arlington ‘Lights it up Blue’ for autism The North Arlington mayor and council are encouraging borough residents to support autism awareness by displaying a blue light outside their home on April 2 the official national “Light it up Blue Day” for the fight against autism. Councilman Tom Zammatore, who has an autistic child, said autism, is a devastating and all too common disease for families and children and more research needs to be devoted to its causes and cures. “Autism is very prevalent in this region and I appreciate residents who take the time to support autism awareness so researchers and institutions will hopefully someday develop a cure for this horrible affliction that robs children of their childhood.” said Zammatore. Mayor Peter Massa signed a proclamation making April Autism Awareness Month in North Arlington. He is encouraging residents to use blue light bulbs outside their homes for the entire month to commemorate the effort to bring awareness to the devas- Apply now for Bergen County Youth Police Academy The County of Bergen, Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office are accepting applications for the Bergen County Youth Police Academy – Class #9. The academy is a two-week “day camp” (Monday through Friday) offered at no cost to qualified Bergen County young men and women entering the 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grades. The camp is funded through the use of funds forfeited from criminal enterprises. This year’s academy will run from July 8-19. Observing a motto of “Honor – Respect – Commitment”, the Bergen County Youth Police Academy’s mission is to educate high school students about public service including law enforcement, the judiciary, emergency services and county government. “The academy offers an upclose opportunity for young people to understand what police academy cadets experience,” said Prosecutor John L. Molinelli. “This is a unique opportunity for young people to focus on strengthening their life skills of self-respect, teamwork, respect of others, and commitment to one’s goals.” Designed by law enforcement professionals, the curriculum consists of handson, interactive educational activities as well as physical training activities. Daily programs include presentations from educators, interaction with county agencies, and field trips. The cadets will be given exposure to available state and county resources. Application forms are available at local high schools, police departments or online at www.BCPO.net and must be submitted by Friday, May 3. Space is limited. If you have any questions, contact the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Community Outreach Division at 201-226-5509, or Eileen Hughes at ehughes@ bcpo.net. tating disease. The mayor said blue autism lights can be purchased at Home Depot stores for a nominal fee of about $2. Councilman Joseph Bianchi noted that resident Christie Gilmartin is an activist for Autism awareness. Her 4-year old-son, William, was diagnosed with autism when he was 2 years old. Bianchi met with Christie at a recent council meeting and pledged to support her struggle to raise and autistic child. “The disease is heartbreak- ing to parents like Christie and I admire her courage and effort to fight for autism awareness, said Bianchi. “I would love to see North Arlington lead the way in lighting up the town blue for Autism Awareness Month.” Gilmartin will be participating in an event: Walking for Autism Speaks – May 19 at Bergen County Community College. A recent study published by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) 23 ghan said. “We have a couple of guys who can hit the ball and our pitchers are solid. I think a lot of what we do will be defensively. But I like our chances a lot.” The Blue Tide begins the season with Leonia on Monday, Lyndhurst on Wednesday, then independent games against Snyder of Jersey City and Science Park of Newark. indicates autism now affects one in 88 children, (one in 54 boys) -- a sharp increase from the previous numbers released in a 2009 study that showed one in 110 children were afflicted. In New Jersey the rate of autism is even higher. A study published last year by the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey found one of every 57 children in the state had autism in 2006, compared with one in 94 just four years earlier. PREMIER CARE ASSOCIATES of West Hudson Prakash J. Doshi, M.D. ABIM Open 7 Days Satish Madan, M.D., FACS a Week Subhathra Karunanithi, M.D., ABFM We are seeing patients from infants to adults. Longer Hours • Walk-In Appointments Available • For All Minor Medical Urgencies Preventive and Primary Medical Care • Most Major Insurances Accepted 206 Bergen Avenue Suite 201• Kearny, NJ (201) 998-7474 Pink Vision AssociAtes DR. MARIA DOMINGUES Most Insurances Accepted! Make your vision picture perfect... See what you’ve been missing. Visit our office! License # 270A0063100 Optometric Physician Family EyE CarE Eye Exams, Contact Lenses, Pediatric Care La doctora habla Español - A doutora fala Português 348 Ridge Road • Lyndhurst 201.438.8668 25 real estate review THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 2013 It’s a seller’s market Where are the sellers? That is the main question on everyone’s mind. For the first time in years, across the nation, the housing market is finally tipping in favor of home sellers, yet homes for sale are scarce. As stated in a recent release from the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), “Total housing inventory at the end of January fell 4.9% to 1.74 million existing homes available for sale, which represents a 4.2-month supply.” With this low level of supply, it is clearly a seller’s market. Though credit requirements are more stringent, funds to borrow are available and buyers are anxious to take advantage of historically low interest rates. Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said: “Buyer traffic is 40% above a year ago, so there is plenty of demand but insufficient inventory to improve sales more strongly. We’ve transitioned into a seller’s market in much of the country.” For those potential home sellers who are waiting for prices to dramatically increase to put their home on the market, think again, because your competition may be thinking the same thing. Prices are currently gaining strength because indemand buyers are rushing to purchase the homes that are currently available. Because of this demand, homes on the market today are selling much quicker and at higher asking prices due to multiple bids and bidding wars. Be forewarned, that as more homes enter the market for sale and more competition exists among home sellers, prices may not dramatically increase and time on the market could be months longer. Additionally, according to a recent Newsday article, applications for building permits rose nationwide to an annual rate of 925,000 in January and Northeast building permits increased 10.1% between December and January. New homes mean fierce competition for home sellers. There is a clear window of opportunity for sellers right now that should be taken advantage of. If you want to sell your home and are not sure if there is enough equity, call me and I will provide you with a Competitive Market Analysis. The analysis will provide you with in-depth details about your competition such as median price and time on the market. With this tool, I will build a price marketing strategy for your home. For homebuyers, stay resilient. Call me and I can help you find your dream home in your price range, negotiate on your behalf, and walk you through the sales process. Arm yourself in advance by obtaining financing. If you have questions on how to do so, please ask me and I can refer you to a trusted mortgage specialist. For sellers on the fence, and buyers facing tough competition, call me today. I am here to help you navigate and negotiate. Karen DeRose Coldwell Banker - Clifton Office Office: (973) 778-4500 Direct: (973) 778-4500 Ext. 144 Cell: (973) 580-6445 Fax: (862) 345-3516 28 THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 2013 Volunteers sought for Health Reserve Corps Real Estate DIRECTORY To advertise in this directory CALL 201-991-1600 761 Ridge Rd. Lyndhurst, NJ 201-460-8000 Semiao & Associates 213 Kearny Ave, Kearny, NJ 201-991-1300 Nutley Health Department, in partnership with the Greater Montclair Health Reserve Corps, is creating a Nutley Chapter of the Corps. The Nutley chapter will be called the Nutley Public Health Reserve Corps and will function as a way to locally organize and utilize volunteers who want to donate their time and expertise to respond to public health and other emergencies. Any Nutley citizen age 18 of age and older can volunteer to become part of the Nutley Public Health Reserve Corps. Citizens who are not health professionals are encouraged to apply and are needed for a variety of tasks. These tasks include but not be limited to, direct patient care, administrative duties, and warming/cooling station functions. Deputy Health Director Thomas Restaino says that there will be a minimum amount of training and education for volunteers in order to ensure that they are adequately prepared should an event occur. He also says that there is no cost to volunteers. Citizens interested in obtaining more information and an application to join the Nutley Public Health Reserve Corps can call 973 284-4976 or email trestaino@nutleynj.org. Shannon Rose Irish Pub hosts holiday meal The Bixler Group The Bixler Group LLC Real Estate & Insurance Since 1891 758 Kearny Ave., Kearny 201.991.0032 BixlerEST1891.com Rosa Agency Realtors 551-553 Kearny Ave., Kearny 201-997-7860 www.RosaAgency.com CLIFTON – Enjoy a special Easter Sunday brunch with an Irish twist at The Shannon Rose Irish Pub. The special brunch menu includes a traditional Irish breakfast, hash and eggs, French Toast Breakfast Stack, Hungry Man Breakfast Platter, Jose O’Reilly Breakfast Burrito, and Omelets. Side dishes include hash browns, bacon, bangers, and corned beef hash. Great drink selections will be available all day. Reserve your table today! Join us at The Shannon Rose Irish Pub located at Clifton Commons, 98 Kingsland Road, Clifton. For more information and directions, visit the Pub’s website atwww.theshannonrose.com/ shannon-rose-clifton. The Bixler Group Exit Golden Realty 148 Midland Ave., Kearny 201-997-4425 LLC Real Estate & Insurance Since 1891 HOUSE OF THE WEEK!! Arlington Real Estate KEARNY - ARLINGTON SECTION Owned & Operated by the Capobianco family since 1924 1 Family 5 Bedrooms 2.5 Baths 75 x 100 ft lot Asking $399,000 201.991.0905 Elite Realty Group Commercial & Residential 235 Harrison Ave., Harrison T: 973-268-4000 www.eliterealtyharrison.com KEARNY KEARNY 1 Family Asking $349,900 2 Family Asking $265,000 KEARNY NORTH ARLINGTON Law Office of Angela C. 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He was an usher at St. Cecilia’s Church, Kearny. He is the beloved wife of the late Grace Cavalier Boyarski, father of Mark (Donna J.) Boyarski and Donna Green, brother of Shirley Kielt, grandfather of Lauren, Mark and Danielle, brother-in-law of Anthony Cavalier and Larry De Marco. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donation to the humane society would be appreciated. Joseph A. Cundari Retired Professional Engineer and Town of Harrison Construction Official July 11, 1914, to March 19, 2013. Joseph A. Cundari, of Harrison, entered into eternal rest on March 19. He was a resident at The Cliffs, West Orange, since 2011. Joe was born in Harrison on July 11, 1914, the son of Anthony and Carolina (D’Amico) Cundari. He was a graduate of Holy Cross Grammar School (1928) and Seton Hall High School (1932). He earned a Bachelor’s Degree (1936) and Master’s Degree (1938) in Civil Engineering from Manhattan College. He worked in the Ford Motor Company Foreign Export Department (19361939) and as a Structural Steel Designer with Hugh A. Kelly Associates, Jersey City (1939- obituaries 1941), in the design of plans for Federal Housing Projects in Harrison, Jersey City, Burlington, and Stratford Conn. During World War II (19411945) Joe was a Master Sergeant in the Army’s 341st Engineer Regiment. He was chief of engineering operations and supervised construction of the Alaska Military Highway between Dawson Creek and Fort Nelson in British Columbia (1943). He oversaw the reconstruction of railroad bridges in France, Belgium, and Germany (1944-1945). In addition to many military service medals he was also awarded the Legion of Merit Medal for his services. Joe joined the Wigton-Abbot Corp. of Plainfield, as assistant construction manager in 1946, and in 1982 became construction manager. Also in March, 1946, he was appointed Town Engineer by Harrison Mayor Frank Rodgers. For 56 years, until his retirement in May, 2002, he supervised all major public projects, which included the Stickel Bridge, John F. Kennedy Stadium, Harrison Recreation Center, Harrison High School, the addition to Lincoln School, fire headquarters, public library, renovation of the senior citizens center, the additions of hundreds of family homes on former industrial sites, the recon- struction of the Bridge St. and Jackson St. bridges, demolition of the P.S.E.G Co. gas container, construction of recreation facilities such as playgrounds, basketball courts, mini soccer field and tennis courts. He was responsible for the plans and specifications for the construction of new water mains, sanitary and storm sewers, street paving, fire alarm and traffic signals. He served as Zoning Board Officer (1948) and Planning Board Officer (1977) to his retirement. In retrospect, during his 56 years of service, he oversaw the development of all of Harrison’s town improvements. In 1990 Joe was appointed to the Board of Trustees for Hudson County Community College, Jersey City. In 1998 he was named Trustee Emeritus and was very involved in fundraising and establishing scholarships for students. In 1999, in recognition of his outstanding service and contributions, a newly opened wing of the college was dedicated as the “Joseph A. Cundari Center”. Joe’s civic service also included being named a Vice President of the West Hudson Hospital Association (19581962) and Vice President of the Harrison Board of Education (1991-1996). In November, 1999, The Christopher St. Jude A Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary (Never Known to Fail) O Holy St. Jude, Apostle and Martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles. Near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need, to you I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present and urgent petition. In return, I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. Saint Jude pray for us and all who invoke your aid. Amen. Say three Our Fathers, Hail Mary’s and Glorias. Publication must be promised. This novena has never been known to fail. I have had my request granted A.M.P. O Most Beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in this my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me here. You my Mother, O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart, to succor me in my necessity: (make request) There are none that can withstand your power. O Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 Times) Say this prayer 3 consecutive days then you must publish and it will be granted to you. J.S.F.P. In loving Memory of Elaine Hopton March 28, 2005 Your life was a blessing your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure. 29 To submit an obituary: fax: 201-991-8941 obituaries@theobserver.com Columbus Foundation Day honored Joe as an outstanding citizen. He was also recognized in 2003 and again in 2011 by Mayor Ray McDonough as Harrison’s Outstanding Senior Citizen. On April 28, 2011, the Harrison Board of Education voted to name the tennis courts at Harrison High School “The Joseph A. Cundari Tennis Courts” to serve as a lasting reminder for everyone of the unstinting dedication of a venerable Harrisonian. In his personal life Joe enjoyed attending theatrical productions and operas, and was an accomplished pianist. He had an avid interest in photography and oil painting. He was a member of the K of C Our Lady of Grace Council #402, the Sgt. Williams A. Sawelson V.F.W. Post #340, the Holy Cross Church Holy Name Society, and many professional engineering societies. Tennis was a major interest in his life, initially as a player and founder of the Harcy Tennis Club, and then as a lifetime member of the Arlington Players Tennis Club, serving in many capacities for over 60 years. He was also a major sponsor of the N.J. State Tennis Championship Tournasee OBITS page 35 Mulligan Funeral Home 331 Cleveland Avenue, Harrison Licensed Funeral Directors serving your needs include: Frank X. Mulligan III, Manager, NJ Lic. 4221 Frank X. Mulligan, Jr., NJ Lic. 2953 Private Parking at 10 Frank Rodgers Blvd. North 973-481-4333 visit us at: www.mulliganfuneralhome.org MARIO TEIXEIRA, JR., #2542 DIRECTOR-MANAGER Shaw-Buyus Home for Services 138 DAVIS AVE. • KEARNY, NJ 07032 Tel: (201) 991-2265 WILFRED ARMITAGE & WIGGINS FUNERAL HOME Mark G. Wiggins, Manager N.J. Lic. #3916 John W. Armitage, Director N.J. Lic#2642 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 75 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 596 Belgrove Dr. • Kearny, NJ 07032 (201) 991-0657 THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 2013 www.theobserver.com The Observer is not responsible for typographical errors. Credit for errors will not be granted after the next week’s publication. No changes or refunds. Deadline for classifieds is Monday by 4:00 PM. CLASSIFIEDS 31 To place an ad call: 201-991-1600 classified@theobserver.com APARTMENTS FOR RENT APARTMENTS FOR RENT APARTMENTS FOR RENT APARTMENTS FOR RENT APARTMENTS FOR RENT APARTMENTS FOR RENT APARTMENTS FOR RENT FURNISHED ROOM KEARNY Modern 2 bedrooms, LR, kitchen. Separate utilities. 1-1/2 months security. $1050/month. No pets. Available April 1st. (973)380-9007. BELLEVILLE HARRISON BELLEVILLE 1 bdrm apt. HT/HW included. Parking space. Located in nice location. Available April 1st $895 per month 1 1/2 month security. No pets. Please call Joanne (973)699-3146 HARRISON 2 bedrooms. No Smoking. No Pets. $975/month (201)618-1791 call after 5pm HARRISON 1 bedroom, hardwood floors. Lots of closets, Laundry facility, central air. very close to PATH. 1 1/2 months security, $950/month, utilities included. No pets. Available April 1st. Smoke free environment (973)573-7333 HARRISON 1 small bedroom apt. pay own utilities. $690 plus 1 month security. available April 1st (973)845-2094 HARRISON 1 bedroom condo. HT/HW + parking included. Laundry on premises. Walk to PATH. No pets. $1150/month. (908)675-6669 HARRISON 2 bedroom apt. 2 full baths, kitchen, dinette. Spacious LR. Dishwasher refrigerator, stove, ceiling fans, mini blinds. Washer/dryer hook-up. No pets. No smoking. Free Fios cable. Utilities not included. 5 minutes from PATH. $1650/month + 1 1/2 month security. Available now. (973)485-4105 HARRISON 2 bedrooms 2nd floor 4 room apartment. 2 family. HT/HW supplied. No pets, no laundry. $1,100/month Plus 1 month security. Near 280 & PATH. Available April 1st. Call After 6pm (973)482-1428 HARRISON 2 bedrooms, 4th floor. Lg EIK, recently renovated. 1-1/2 months security. No pets. $825/month.Available April 1st. (201)424-5722 HARRISON 3 rooms, 1 bedroom apartment. 3rd floor. Central AC. $800 plus utilities. No pets. 1 month security (973)985-7552 HARRISON 2 bedrooms. 1-1/2 bathrooms. C/A. Parking. Laundry room. Major appliances included. No pets. Security required. Available May 1st. (973)876-1648 (973)289-8690 leave a message. HARRISON 2nd floor, 1 bedroom studio. LR, Kitchen, supply own utilities. Available Now $900. 1-1/2 months security, No pets. (201)388-0463 HARRISON 3 bedroom apt. on 2nd floor of 3 family house, modern kitchen & bath Laundry hookup & storage in basement. No pets. Close to park, schools & transportation. $1400/month plus 1-1/2 months sec. dep. Call (973)484-7576 HARRISON 3 bedrooms, 3rd floor. EIK,L/R, 1 bathroom. Hardwood floors. w/parking. Onsite laundry room. 3 mins to path trains. Roommates OK. Available May 1st. $1450/month seperate utilities. (973)801-0079 HARRISON 307 Harrison ave, 3rd floor newly renovated large 3 bedroom apt, walk to path and close to everything. Available immediately. $1400/month, 1-1/2 months security plus utilities. good credit. 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EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT KEARNY Newly renovated hardwood floors. 2nd floor. 2 bedroom apt. Large walk-in closet, LR, DR, kitchen, bath. Stainless steel appliances. No pets. No smoking. $1250/month. Call (201)991-4867 KEARNY Newly renovated, hardwood floors. Laundry onsite.HT/HW included. 2 BR start at $950. 1 BR start at $800. Jr.1 BR start at $725. (201)289-7096 KEARNY Newly renovated. 2nd floor, 2 bdrm., LR, EIK, W/D hook-up, Basement storage. Close to NYC trans. No Pets. $950/month + utilities. 1-1/2 months security. Good credit required. Call between the hrs. of 6AM-3PM, M-F (201)998-8226 for appt. KEARNY Totally remodeled 2 bedroom apt. Available April 1st. $1100/month. 1 month security. Separate utilities. No pets. Call between 6-9pm (201)991-7871 KEARNY- 2nd floor 5-1/2 rooms. $1200 plus utilities. No pets. One month security. Available April 1st. (201)998-4545 BELLEVILLE 2 bedrooms. Separate utilities. $1250/month. One month deposit. No pets. No smoking. Credit check required. Available April 15. (973)330-7207 BELLEVILLE Small apt. for rent. Close to transportation, schools, & town hall. References needed. (973)980-1146 Laura (spanish) (973)704-1180 Mayra BELLEVILLE Studio apt., Renovated kitchen. HT/HW included. $850/month + 1 month security. (646)235-4437 THREE & FOUR WEEKS SPECIAL MUST RUN CONSECUTIVELY E.NEWARK E.NEWARK 2nd Fl. 4-1/2 rooms. HW included. $900/month. No dogs. 1 month security. Available now. (973)484-1088 leave message KEARNYArlington Section. Large 6 room, 3 bedroom, 2 full bath apartment for rent. Available May 1. Washer/Dryer hook-up. Close to transportation. No Pets. Call 201-955-1854 E.NEWARK Renovated large 2 bedroom apt., 2nd floor. EIK, LR. Heat included. $1000/month Available April 1st. Call Carlos at (201)988-7536 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Entrepreneurs Wanted! Top global leader looking for open minded business individuals. 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(201)438-6241 N. ARLINGTON N.ARLINGTON Recently renovated 3 BR Apt. 2nd Floor $1250 + utilities Plus 1 month security. Call (201)966-8095 N.ARLINGTON 1 & 2 bedroom garden apts., HT/HW & parking included. No pets. 1-1/2 months security. (201)342-2206 N.ARLINGTON 2 bedroom apt in 2 family house. 2nd floor. $1200/mo.+ utilities 1 month security. 6 month lease. (201)997-7095 (201)390-0215 Call after 5pm N.ARLINGTON 2 bedroom apt. 1st floor Hardwood Floors. 2 car Driveway included, available now. No pets Please call (973)393-6344 N.ARLINGTON 2 bedroom, garden style apt. Available. April & May New kitchen, bath & windows. HT/HW included. Please call Lisa (201)891-1951 EMPLOYMENT N.ARLINGTON 2 bedrooms, LR, DR, kitchen & bathroom. 2nd floor. Available April 1st. (973)444-1009 (201)991-1858 N.ARLINGTON 2nd floor, 5 rooms, 2 bedrooms w/enclosed front porch. Newly remodeled. Hardwood floors. $1250/month + Utilities. 1 Month Security. NO PETS. 1 block from NY/NJ transportation. 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(973)517-6544 EMPLOYMENT Some ads may be misleading, We ask all readers to use their good judgment when responding to these type of ads in which they ask you for a fee. NORTH NEWARK N.NEWARK 1st floor. 1 BR, LR, Kitchen, & Bath. Everything Included. $850 1 month security (973)484-3746 N.NEWARK Forest hill. Section 8 accepted. 2 & 3 bedroom Apartments. Newly renovated. Available immediately. Call (973)202-8580 (973)925-3812 ROOM FOR RENT BELLEVILLE For 1 person ONLY Furnished 1 large room for rent. $500/month. Everything included. We speak spanish/english. Available now. (201)852-8216 E.NEWARK Room for rent. No smoking, utilities included. Available now. (973)868-7999 (973)481-0344 HARRISON Room for rent in Harrison Town to female person. Service included, cable and access to kitchen. Please Call to (201)456-2062 KEARNY 1 room for rent. 1 family house. All utilities included + cable + Internet. Available April 1st. (201)898-3527 Leave message KEARNY Nice and clean room for rent on 2nd floor, Share kitchen & bathroom. Close to transportation, Bus #40. $420/month, utilities included. Available immediately. 1 month security. (973)946-6432 (908)422-6995 LYNDHURST 1 nice, big 15ʼx15ʼ room. Good environment. Everything new. Close to shopping and easy transportation. (862)452-7754 Se habla español. LYNDHURST Modern 1 Family house with 4 bedrooms to rent, 1 1/2 baths, kitchen, close to transportation, 15 minutes to NYC by car. $500/month per room. 1 month security (973)450-5202 EMPLOYMENT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Capable, resourceful individual needed for Kearny based day program. Full time - 32 hrs/week. Fax resume to (201)997-9370, or mail to Pathways to Independence, Inc., 60 Kingsland Avenue, Kearny, NJ 07032 ATTN DRIVERS: WANT WEEKLY HOMETIME? Hiring Limited # of Positions Pay up to .49 CPM $18 per stop for ALL STOPS EXCELLENT PAY & BENEFITS AUTO. DETENTION PAY! CDL-A, 6 mos. exp. Req. 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Located in Lyndhurst (201)207-0663 HAIR SALON Licensed Nail Tech With Following Full time Position. Located in Lyndhurst (201)207-0663 Help Wanted • Pool Technician with experience and drivers license (201)463-4430 Immediate Assts Needed. Health Company Expanding. 3 Deptʼs Available $750-1500 Biweekly No Exp Nec. FT & PT. Must be Biligual Call (973)748-5251 X319 Ask for Paula Experienced mover wanted for growing co. Must have direct moving and driving experience to qualify Must have a Class B, CDL license. Good pay and full time work. Email: robin@manwithavaninc.com Part Time office help. Organized, focused, computer skills needed. Contact Mark @ 201-635-9400 ELECTRICAL SERVICES EMPLOYMENT The Lyndhurst Board of Education is accepting applicaions for (2) Elementary school Principals. Qualifications are as determined by NJ Certification requirements & knowledge of NJCCCS & Common Core Standards is required. Interested Candidates send letter of application, resume, references ad copies of NJ Certifications held by April 12, 2013 to: Tracey L. Marinelli Superintendent of schools Lyndhurst Board of Education 420 Fern Ave. Lyndhusrt, NJ 07071 AA/EOE TRANSPORT SERVICE CO. Is hiring Class A CDL DRIVERS out of Avenel, NJ for our Local, Regional & OTR (10-14 days out) Positions! We offer competitive pay, medical benefits for you and your family, paid training on product handling, paid uniforms, paid vacations, 401K & more! 1 year tractor-trailer experience, Tank & Hazmat endorsements (or ability to obtain) & safe driving record required. APPLY NOW at TheKAG.com or call (800)871-4581. ROOFING N&J REMODELERS Roofing + Siding Specialist. Windows, Doors, Decks, Kitchen/ Baths. Complete Home Renovation. Quality workmanship. All work guaranteed. Free Estimate. 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(973)985-6644 PLUMBING AAA AMERICAN QUICK SEWER 24 HOUR SERVICE PLUMBING • HEATING LIC. 1637 201-991-7795 973-844-1300 973-743-7759 PAINTING & DECORATING PAINTING & DECORATING T & G SODANO PAINTING, LLC Interior/Exterior • Residential/Commercial Fully Insured & Licensed Painting • Staining • Powerwashing We accept Visa - Master Card American Express - Discover 973-680-4946 34 THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 2013 01 LEADBEATER from losses to various lenders….” According to the indictment, Leadbeater and his co-conspirators recruited “straw purchasers” who had good credit scores but lacked the criteria needed to qualify for mortage loans for which they’d pay no deposits or closing costs, no monthly mortgage fees and get an upfront payment after the closing. Meanwhile, the indictment alleges, the conspirators falsified buyers’ earnings form, tax returns and rental agreements to make the buyers seem more credit worthy to get the loans from lenders. The indictment says the conspirators “took proceeds from the fraudulent mortgage loans by having funds wired or checks deposited into various accounts that they controlled [and] the Straw Purchasers … were paid a portion of the funds.” The allegedly illegal transac- INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS NEED HOST FAMILIES GLOBAL INTERNS & Ready.gov/business EXCHANGE LLC. Observer file photo Global Interns & Exchange LLC. invites American families who are interested in hosting an international student for this upcoming 2013-2014 school year. We seek qualified host families to provide a safe and nurturing home environment for our international students abroad. If you are a loving family and have a spare room in your home for an international student for this upcoming school year please contact us. Our host families receive $700 per month for hosting. The family must be a native speaker of English and be able to treat the student like their own family. Participating families will be offered compensation except for summer vacation when students return home. All students come with their own insurance and spending money. Global Interns & Exchange LLC. will serve and provide you with dedicated support staff, host family training and 24 hours emergency support when you need it. If you would like to join this memorable opportunity to make cultural exchanges with young international students, please request an application to GIE, at 215-949-3380 or at monicadionne@verizon.net John Leadbeater tions involved 11 condominium units in Wildwood and 15 units in Wildwood Crest. As part of the scam, the indictment says, Leadbeater “located a real estate property to purchase, typically from a real estate developer, and purchased the property “dry,” meaning that little to no funds were produced for that transaction” and then recruited a straw buyer “to purchase the same property … [which] Leadbeater had purchased “dry” at a substantially increased sales price.” That hiked up price, the indictment alleges, was designed “… to cover a pay-out to … Leadbeater and/or [two] coconspirators.” “Title companies … distributed proceeds of the fraudulently-obtained mortgage loan to the conspirators by wire transferring funds into an account controlled by … Leadbeater, or [by] issuing a check made payable to … Leadbeater’s companies, such as BCJL Enterprises or Lead 1 Investments,” the indictment says. The indictment says that if Leadbeater is convicted, the government will compel Leadbeater to forfeit $2,961,518 “… representing the amount of proceeds obtained as a result of the offense, for which [Leadbeater] is … liable.” The U.S. Attorney’s Office said that Leadbeater surrendered to the FBI on Saturday, March 23, and was expected to appear that day before U.S. Magistrate Ann Marie Donio in Camden Federal Court. Leadbeater is being represented by Jersey City attorney Thomas J. Cammarata. Kearny BOE President Bernadette McDonald, reached on Saturday, said that BOE Attorney Kenneth Lindenfelser is reviewing the situation to determine if the federal accusation will impact Leadbeater’s status on the board. It appears that the criminal allegations have no bearing on Leadbeater’s involvement with the Kearny school system, she said. “I talked to [Leadbeater] this morning and he told me he’s coming to the [BOE] budget hearing Monday [March 25],” McDonald said. After she read news accounts of her colleague’s plight, McDonald said, “I was stunned. I got up and said to my husband, ‘Did I dream that?’ I really didn’t believe that.” “I’ve known him since I ran for the board 12 years ago [when] he supported me,” McDonald said. “But we had a falling out after he came on the board two years ago. I thought we had an understanding that he was supposed to support me for [BOE] president but he supported someone else. He stabbed me in the back.” But McDonald said that was water under the bridge. “I do feel for his family – his three boys, one in college and two out, and his wife Kathy,” she said. Nutley student wins Q of P contest Angela Boland, of Good Shepherd Academy in Nutley, was the first place winner of Queen of Peace High School’s annual essay contest. More than 275 entries from 10 area elementary schools were received, as students were asked the following topic: “Either Up to 40% of businesses never recover after experiencing a major disaster. Do you have a plan to keep your business running if disaster strikes? For a free online tool that helps you develop an emergency plan, visit Ready.gov/business. LiquidationNP_11_5x21.indd 1 5/6/11 2:41 PM directly or indirectly, we have all been affected by ‘Super Storm Sandy.’ With that in mind, what do you believe is the greatest lesson we can learn from experiencing this natural disaster?” Boland received a $100 Barnes & Noble gift card for her winning entry. 36 THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 2013 BUSINESS AROUND TOWN from DIRECT RY Are you listed? SUPPLIES FOR YOUR PET • SAVINGS FOR YOU! Restaurant & Bar Wholesome Food & Treats Clothing & Many More Pet Accessories! 277 Main Street Belleville, NJ 973-751-9400 Specializing in Seafood & BBQ Catering for All Occasions & Takeout 973.481.3646 224 GRANT AVENUE • EAST NEWARK www.picnicrestaurant.com The definitive experience in dining pleasure. “Home of the 1/2 pound Burgers!” Banquet Hall available 185 River Road • North Arlington WE BUY GOLD & DIAMONDS! Rama Jewelers LIVE MUSIC GREAT DRINKS FUN PEOPLE GOOD TIMES Jewelry Repair • Watch Bands Batteries 413 Valleybrook Ave. Lyndhurst, NJ • 201-939-5784 THE NUTLEY PUB 227-229 Centre St. Nutley, NJ 973-235-9799 www.thenutleypub.com Open 11AM - 2AM 337 Kearny Ave. Kearny 201.998.2323 www.donegalsaloon.com Pizza Wings & Things Salads Sandwiches You’ve tried Pasta Seafood the rest, now Calzones try the Best! Stromboli 264 Davis Avenue • Kearny 201-997-7499 Gold & Diamond Trading $CASH$ HIGHEST PRICE PAID IN CASH ON THE SPOT! 15 N. Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. Harrison, NJ 973-484-3000 respiratory therapist and professional counselor certified in tobacco treatment. This program is open to surrounding communities. Seating will be limited, so registration is required. Call the North Arlington Health Department at 201-955-5695. North Arlington will host a paper shredding day on Saturday, March 30, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the borough hall parking lot on Ridge Road. Residents are invited to bring any personal documents they no longer need to the shredder, which is on loan through Bergen County Utilities Authority. The borough will be selling blue, 25 gallon recycling barrels to residents for $10 each on shredder day. Nutley 201-246-9095 www.euroloungecafe.com Lucky 7 Wine & Liqours Bacardi 1.75 $19.99 Grey Goose 1.75 $54.99 67 River Rd. • N. Arlington 201.246.7497 To advertise in our Business Directory Call 201-991-1600 15 Friends of the Nutley Library will sponsor a trip to see Roald Dahl’s musical “Matilda” on Wednesday, April 17, at the Shubert Theatre in New York. The $150 price includes transportation to and from the library, dinner at American Bistro in Nutley and the theatre ticket. Please make checks payable to: The Friends of the Nutley Public Library. Signup forms are available at the Nutley Library. Seating is limited, first come, first serve. For more information, call Gioya McRae at 973667-0405, ext. 2636. BabyGarten for infants and toddlers will be held on Monday, April 1, 22 and 29 at the Nutley Library at 9:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Babies, up to 22 months, and their caregivers enjoy great books, nursery rhymes, playtime, and meet other babies from the Nutley area. Registration is required. P.J. Story Time will be held at the library on Monday, April 1, 22 and 29, at 7 p.m. No registration is required. Patrons are invited to play Bridge at the library on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. No registration required. Preschool Story Time will be held at the library on Wednesdays, April 3, 10 and 24 at 9:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Registration is required. Conversational ESL is held on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. No registration is required. Wednesday Afternoon Knitters meet every week at 1 p.m. at the library. Please bring your own supplies. Teen Video Game tournaments are held at the library on Wednesdays at 3 p.m. and Thursdays at 3 p.m. The library will host Adult Scrabble Night on Thursday, April 4, at 7 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for 1st and 2nd place scores. No registration is required. Two-Year-Old Story Time will be held at the library on Friday, April 5, 12 and 26, at 9:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Registration is required. “Taken 2” will be screened as part of the library’s First Friday Films program on April 5 at 2 p.m. A new film is shown the first Friday of each month. Check the library’s event calendar for scheduled films. The library’s Manga Anime Club meets on Fridays at 3 p.m. The library will host Saturday Story Time on Saturday, April 6, 13 and 27 at 10 a.m. No registration is required. Nationally recognized author Lisa Verge Higgins will speak and sign copies of her latest book, “The Proper Care and Maintenance of Friendship” on Monday, April 1, at 7 p.m., at the library. Books will be available for sale. Copies of this book and its discussion guide are available at the library. Professional credit is available for educators attending. Refreshments will be served. Registration is recommended. For reservations, call the library at 973-667-0405, ext. 2604, or visit: http:// nutley.bccls.org/ for more information. Sacred Heart marks Dr. Seuss Day Kindergarten teacher Roberta Murphy celebrates Dr. Seuss Day with students from pre-k 3 through grade 8 at Sacred Heart School, Lyndhurst, on March 1. Students paid $1 to wear costumes of Dr. Seuss characters, with the money being donated to the MS Walka-Thon and made cards for pediatrics units at area hospitals and also enjoyed fun activities. 38 THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 2013 Hurricane Sandy survivors: Springtime joy Keep your receipts TRENTON The Federal Emergency Management Agency recommends Hurricane Sandy survivors who received money to keep the receipts or bills for which the money was used for three years. FEMA assistance must be used for eligible disaster expenses only, as identified in the approval letter from the agency. Survivors must save documentation that demonstrates how the funds were used in meeting their disasterrelated needs in case they are audited. Examples include: • Receipts for items purchased for home repair • Contractor invoices • Proof of hotel room charges if you received housing assistance • Rent payment receipts if you The Belleville-Nutley Kiwanis brought springtime indoors to patients at Clara Maass Medical Center on March 19 by bringing daffodils to adorn patients’ meal trays as a symbol of support for healthy and happy healing. From l., are Joseph Wojtecki, Assistant Director of the Customer Experience, Clara Maass Medical Center, and Mary Ellen Clyne, President and Chief Executive Officer at Clara Maass, with BellevilleNutley Kiwanis members Dom Tibaldo and Belleville Police Capt. Victor Mesce. received housing assistance • Receipts for moving and storage expenses • Receipts for repairing or replacing personal property More information on FEMA programs for individuals and households can be found in the “Help After a Disaster” guide. The guide was mailed to each applicant but also is available online at fema.gov/ help-after-disaster. THEME: THE TWENTIES Last Week’s Solutions ACROSS 1. Property held by one party for the benefit of another 6. Band booking 9. Mary’s pet 13. Blood circulation organ the weather 15. Last test 16. Beech tree fiber textile 17. Jersey call 18. 2:3, e.g. 19. Conceited 21. *Common Twenties description 23. Relations 24. Update, as in iPod 25. Read-Only Memory 28. Light beige 30. Mother? 34. “____ to it!” 36. Space above 38. Respected Hindu 40. Bride screen 41. Suggestive of an elf 43. *7-Up was one such drink created in the twenties 44. Betty Page, e.g. 46. Italian money 47. Commoner 48. Type of advice 50. Cecum, pl. 52. “But I heard him exclaim, ___ he drove out of sight” 53. Fiber used for making rope 55. “For ___ a jolly...” 57. *a.k.a. ____ ___ 61. *Speakeasy serving 65. Accepted truth 66. Earned at Wharton or Kellogg 68. Infested with lice 69. As opposed to down feather 70. *Woodrow Wilson, e.g. 71. Relating to the ulna 72. Boundary of surface 73. ___-Wan Kenobi 74. Smooth transition DOWN 1. Woolen caps of Scottish origin 2. ____ canal 3. Pakistani language 4. Library storage 5. *”The Jazz Singer,” e.g. 6. Long John Silver’s gait 7. International workers’ group 8. Civil War movie starring Washing- ton and Freeman 9. One with burning pants 10. Prefix often preceding #1 Across 11. *”____ Street” by Sinclair Lewis 12. It features postings 15. Bar brawl, e.g. 20. Cry of surrender 22. The loneliest number? 24. Be sufficient or adequate 25. Please get back to me 26. WWE’s Titus _____ 27. Easternmost state 29. *1920’s Jazz great, Jelly ____ Morton 31. Coarse file 32. Oar pin 33. Opposite of seeker 35. It fits in a socket 37. Cars have a spare one 39. *1927 was his hit season 42. Popular ball game snack 45. Slumber party wear 49. Carry a suitcase? 51. God of the winds 54. 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IMPALA LS 15,995 $ Gold Mist Metallic, Stk#12722, VIN#C1211176, 3.6L, FRWD, V8, Auto, Cruise, Tilt, P/Winds/ Lcks/Mrrs, AM/FM/CD/MP3, 16,849mi. 2012 CHEVROLET 2012 CHEVROLET CAMARO 1LT CONV. SILVERADO 1500 LT 25,492 $ Silver, Stk#12734, VIN#C9180530, 3.6L, V6, RWD, Auto, Cruise, P/Winds/Lcks/Mrrs, AM/FM/CD/Satellite, 13,407mi. 32,432 $ Black, Stk#12874, VIN#CZ284562, 6.2L, V8, 4WD, Auto, Cruise, Tilt, P/Winds/Lcks/Mrrs, Extended Cab, 10,205mi. 179 $ NEW 2013 BUICK VERANO Lease per 39mos. Mocha, Stk#13-147D, VIN#D4192736, 4-Dr, FRWD, 4-Cyl, Auto w/OD, Trac Cntrl, P/S/ABS, A/C w/Clim Cntrl, Dual/Side/Curtain Air Bags, Frt Bkt Sts, P/Winds/Lcks/Mrrs, R/Def, Tilt, Telescopic, Cruise, Alloy Whls, T/Gls, Sec Sys, Keyless Entry, Satellite Radio, AM/FM/CD, Nav, OnStar, Bluetooth. MSRP: $23,975. Based on a 39 Month Closed End Lease. Total due at inception $1,674 (includes $1,495 Down Payment, $179 1st Mo. Payment, $0 Bank Fee, & $0 Sec Deposit.) + tax. 10,000 mi/yr excess mi @ .25 thereafter. 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Other restrictions may apply. ^0% APR for up to 72 months, on select 2012 models. Financed through Ally Financial Inc. not all buyers will qualify. *Actual mileage will vary. See dealer for details. Lessee responsible for excess wear, tear, and mileage charges as stated. Price(s) includes(s) all costs to be paid by consumer, except for licensing costs, registration fees, and taxes. Pictures for illustrative purposes only. Offers expire on 03.31.13. ©2013 BOCPartners.com 39