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Alden Leeds blaze sends chlorine into the nighttime sky

By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com

A MASSIVE FIRE AT THE ALDEN LEEDS CHLORINE PLANT FRIDAY, MAY 17, AT 55 JACOBUS Ave., in South Kearny, sent plumes of chlorine and smoke into the air and over the Pulaski Skyway, forcing the closure of the elevated roadway in both directions Friday night into Saturday.

The first call to the Kearny Fire Department came in at about 9:55 p.m., on a report of smoke conditions in the area of the plant. Upon arrival, Kearny FD Chief Steven Dyl says units immediately detected a heavy smoke condition from a building and a large volume of fire.

The four-alarm blaze brought in firefighters from every department in Hudson County; a task force of firefighters from Essex County; four fireboats from the New Jersey Fire Boat Task Force; the FDNY; Hazmat units from the Jersey City and Bayonne fire departments, the Hudson Regional Health Commission, the state Department of Environmental Protection and the Environmental Protec-

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NJSEA (again) ignores all Keegan questions at latest meeting, this time citing litigation

By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com

again — from a passionate gathering to shut the landfill down, the authority refused to answer any questions on advice of their council because of pending litigation — the Town of Kearny is suing them.

One by one, speakers went to the podium with questions.

One by one, they were shut down.

And, when asked by the media whether he’d bring his own family to

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That’s because despite pleas —

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West Hudson Park for a picnic, one of the commissioners ignored the question and, out of nowhere, placed blame for the landfill mess — incorrectly — on Mayor Alberto Santos. That same commissioner also slammed this newspaper for being “one-sided” in its Keegan reporting.

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Prompt arrest made in Postal facility incident: KPD

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A MAN WHO REPORTEDLY HAD too good a time with an illicit drug — causing him to fall asleep in his car with a BB gun near his lap in a parking lot — caused a scare at the U.S. Postal Facility at 1200 Harrison Ave. on May 14 and

he’s been arrested because of that and based on what police say they found in his truck once the incident was fully sorted, the Kearny Police Department reported last week.

That day, at approximately 10:23 a.m., Kearny patrol officers responded to the U.S. Postal Service New Jersey

Priority Mail Processing Center on a report by a postal employee who told them a man asleep in a car parked in the center’s parking lot had a pistol on his lap.

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be a handgun. The man was later identified as Xsayvire Smalls, 29, of Newark, a Postal Service employee.

Police say officers established a safe perimeter around the area and dispatched both the Kearny Police Emergency Service Unit and the Hudson County Regional SWAT Team to the scene. The SWAT team is comprised of tacticallytrained officers employed by police departments around Hudson County, including officers from the Kearny PD. Police say SWAT crisis negotiators attempted to start a verbal dialogue with Smalls, but he did not respond. Thereafter, SWAT officers approached the car and removed Smalls without injury.

No shots were ever fired in this incident; however, a loud distraction device, commonly called a “flash-bang,” was employed by the SWAT team, according to police.

The sound of this device was captured on some amateur videos that were posted to the Internet by citizens who were outside the incident’s perimeter.

Police Chief George King told The Observer on the day of the incident that one police agency, not the Kearny PD, had broadcasted, over its radios, that there was an active shooter at the postal facility.

“That was not the case at all,” King said.

Reports say Smalls was

Xsayvire Smalls/Facebook reportedly high during the incident and had passed out in his car because of it.

Meanwhile, officers say they recovered the handgun from Smalls’ car and confirmed it was a BB/pellettype firearm. Officers later executed a court-authorized search warrant on Smalls’ car and recovered a large quantity of illegal drugs and paraphernalia.

Smalls was charged by the Kearny PD with possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose (imitation firearm), a fourth-degree crime; unlawful possession of a weapon, a third-degree crime; possession of CDS with intent to distribute, a thirddegree offense; possession of marijuana over 50 grams, a fourth-degree offense; possession with intent to distribute prescription legend drugs (5 to 99 Doses), a thirddegree offense; possession/ use of a CDS/analog, a third-

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Anthony D. Iacono will begin his stint as township business administrator beginning June 3. He replaces Mauro Tucci, whose contract was not renewed.

Iacono was selected for the key post based on his extensive experience in running local government, having served as municipal business administrator in Weehawken, Passaic, Union City, Paramus and Secaucus over a 20-year span. He has also worked as a project specialist for the state Department of Community Affairs and taught classes in public management at Kean University.

“In deciding on hiring Mr. Iacono, we reviewed the resumes of many qualified individuals and interviewed the best and brightest,” Belleville Mayor Michael Melham said.

“What continually drew us back to Mr. Iacono is his vast knowledge of municipalities of our size, specifically related to public administration and municipal finance, as well as his strong communication skills. We know he can make an instant and immediate impact on day one, ensuring streamlined, effective operations in every facet of our government.”

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Iacono earned his graduate degree in public administration from Rutgers University.

He is a state certified municipal finance officer, registered public purchasing official, a state-certified Equal Employment Opportunity officer and a certified consumer affairs local assistance officer.

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KPD: From one cell to another

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backpack, $100 worth of tools and his wallet (containing his credit card).

Police said KPD Det. Dan Esteves followed up on a number of fraudulent transactions made in Kearny and Newark using the victim’s credit card and identified the person making those transactions as Angel L. Carrasquillo, 52, of Newark.

When he was ID’d, Carrasquillo was already a guest of the Essex County Jail on unrelated charges.

Upon his May 14 release, he was immediately rearrested

by KPD Dets. Jonathan Dowie and Cesar Negron on two counts of fraudulent use of a credit card and one of credit card theft.

Carrasquillo was then transferred to the Hudson County Jail.

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When the security guards started to escort the suspect, identified as Esteban C. Barrett, 53, of Newark, to their office, he reportedly pushed and tried to punch one of them.

He then ran out of the store — and was apprehended in the parking lot by the responding police officers.

Security reported Barrett had filled two Walmart backpacks with $335.30 of various merchandise and tried to leave without paying. Police said he was also wanted by Bloomfield ($550 bail, defiant trespass) and Newark ($500, drug paraphernalia). For this Kearny incident, he was charged with robbery and sent to the Hudson County Jail.

May 12 Officer Mathew Lopez responded to Hoyt Street on a 1:30 a.m. call from a resident that two suspicious males had entered a

POLICE BEAT neighbor’s garage. After they were in there for a few minutes, the caller went out to confront them. The duo, who claimed to just be looking to charge their phones [in a stranger’s garage?], ran after the caller said he would notify police.

Sgt. Pat Becker located the pair — identified as Elie Gattereau, 18, and a 16-year-old male, both of West Orange — on the 100 block of Schuyler Avenue.

The juvenile was charged with criminal trespass and released to a guardian.

Police said Gattereau was found to be wanted

by West Orange ($100, criminal trespass), but authorities there released him on his own recognizance in that matter. He was charged on a Kearny summons with the same crime for the current incident and released.

May 13 At 4:22 p.m., Dets.

Dowie, Dave Bush, Mike Andrews and Tim Castle observed George T. Eager, 30, of North Arlington, walking on the 600 block of Kearny Avenue and were aware that a Hudson County no-bail warrant (weapons offense) existed for him.

Upon placing Eager under arrest, police said, the detectives recovered from him one wax fold of heroin stamped “Ground Zero” and a cut straw containing powdery residue.

Eager was charged with possession of heroin and drug paraphernalia and was sent to the county jail.

••• At 4:54 p.m., Officers John Donovan and Nicholas Funk responded to Marshall’s, where security reported that Aniyyah Harrell, 28, of Newark, had concealed $596.79 on merchandise, consisting mostly of Michael Kors handbags, lingerie and active wear, into shopping

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Kearny Army veteran brings home new K-9 friend

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Crenshaw recently returned to his home in Kearny with his new service dog, Doc. The shelter-turned-service dog was trained to help Crenshaw manage symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder that resulted from his military service.

On the reasons for applying to K9s For Warriors, Crenshaw said, was: “Being recently diagnosed with PTSD and having my world turned upside down, I wanted to explore all avenues of rehabilitation. I remembered the time in my childhood when a dog made me feel full of life.”

Crenshaw said he heard about K9s For Warriors through the Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski II Memorial Fund, a New Jersey-based nonprofit that assists members of the Armed Forces and their families.

Upon arrival to K9s For Warriors, Crenshaw was paired with Doc, who had already completed formal service-canine training in

the months prior. Along with the other members of their class, the team trained in public every day, received instruction on matters of service dog access, dog healthcare and more and established a bond that would facilitate Crenshaw’s healing from the invisible wounds of war K9s For Warriors CEO Rory Diamond explains why the program is critical for veterans with PTSD. “There’s an epidemic of veteran suicide in our country,” Diamond said.

“Service dogs are a proven method of alleviating the debilitating symptoms of PTSD; they not only get our veterans back on their feet, but they also help them regain a sense of normalcy in their lives. Most veterans with PTSD think they’ve lost that forever.”

On progressing through the service dog program, Crenshaw said: “It teaches the servicemember what unconditional love is. This allows them to get out of their heads and view the world for what it really is, not the combat zone that becomes

our orientation of life.”

K9s For Warriors is a national nonprofit that takes eligible shelter dogs and trains them to be service dogs to mitigate symptoms of PTSD, Traumatic Brian Injury and/or Military Sexual Trauma for post9/11 servicemembers and

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It operates from two facilities in Florida that perform the work of procuring and training the canines, pairing them with an incoming veteran, then training the veteran and canine pair together. After three weeks with a new

service dog, the veteran has learned how to reintegrate into society and, most importantly, reduce suicidal ideation.

Crenshaw is now one of seven Jersey veterans who have graduated from K9s For Warriors’ service dog training.

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In thanks for all who died in service

HOW FORTUNATE WE ARE TO LIVE IN A TIME where, for the most part, our world is at peace.

It is, indeed, very sad there are some places — the Middle East, Yemen and several other locations come to mind — where peace just doesn’t seem possible.

But for us, in America, we can say that there has not been a major terrorist attack on our soil since that awful Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001, when nearly 3,000 lives, many Americans, were lost in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. We can say this because our military is the strongest in the world and so many women and men have made the ultimate sacrifice so that we can live freely and without the fear of domestic

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Since that fateful day, more American lives have been lost fighting the war that it caused than died on Sept. 11, 2001, nearly 18 years ago.

Among many other offensives, including the first Gulf War, Korea, Vietnam and World War II — countless lives have been lost.

And many of those lives were lost by people who decided, on their own, that it was important to serve this great country.

Most asked for little in return.

And as the old saying goes, all gave some, while some gave all.

As we approach Memorial Day 2019, we take time to pause to remember all the lives lost by those who served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

And though Memorial Day’s stated intent is to remember those who died in service, we also take time to remember all those who are currently serving — or who have served — and fortunately made it home alive.

We are grateful to the women and men who put on the uniform to fight so that we can all live without fear.

Our world may not be perfect, but the sacrifices made in service to America have, indeed, made us a more perfect union.

We are grateful for all these sacrifices.

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You see, The Observer has in its own way had a significant influence on my life.

To use the current vernacular, “back in the day,” when I was a sixthgrader at Schuyler School, circa 1963, I proudly announced to my teacher, Miss Mathatone, that I applied for a job as a “paperboy” with The Observer and to my surprise, I was hired.

Imagine, the great sum of $6.50 was to be my weekly wage and I couldn’t have been happier. Miss Mathatone, giving the sage advice that only a sixth-grade teacher could, quickly imparted, “Whatever the job may be, do it well or not at all.” I listened carefully and those words stuck.

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Historians screening classic Nutley film Nutley historians John Demmer and David Wilson will host a screening and discussion of “Nutley at War,” on Thursday, June 6, at 7 p.m. at the Nutley Public Library. This film was cre-

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Kearny Police Chief George King, left, enjoys sharing stories about Scotland, Ireland and England with Catherine Josephine McGrath, a resident of the senior building on Schuyler Avenue. On Friday, May 17, the KPD’s Community-Oriented Policing Unit (COP) sponsored lunch for all of the residents, something they do each year. Sgt. Adriano Marques, the commander of the unit, reports much of the food for the event was donated by ShopRite on Passaic Avenue. Also representing the KPD were Deputy Chief Scott Macfie, Det. Sgt. Mike Gonzalez, COP Officer Vanessa Sevillano and Officer Steve Montanino, of the chief’s office. The Observer also gave commemorative photo books to all seniors.

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A free conversational ESL class is being offered to the community by Sacred Heart of Jesus American National Catholic Church, 380 Kearny Ave., Kearny, each first Sunday of the month, following 12:30 bilingual Mass. The classes will be 75-minutes and are designed around general themes to build listening,

speaking and reading skills — and will be taught by certified educator Scott Idec and assisted by the Rev. Bernardo Cardone, associate pastor of Sacred Heart ANCC. The next classes are June 2 and July 7.

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New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJ TRANSIT), in cooperation with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), is conducting a Public Meeting/Information Session for the NJ TRANSITGRID TRACTION POWER SYSTEM in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) and FTA’s regulations and guidance for implementing NEPA. NJ TRANSITGRID is a first-of-its-kind microgrid for mass transit in the United States. During storms or other times when the commercial grid is compromised, NJ TRANSITGRID will provide resilient, highly reliable electric power to a number of NJ TRANSIT facilities in northeastern New Jersey, a core segment of NJ TRANSIT’s critical service territory. NJ TRANSITGRID will be powered by a 104-140 megawatt (MW) natural gas-fired power generating plant. The proposed location is in an industrial zone in Kearny, NJ, near two traction power substations that provide electricity for a portion of Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor and NJ TRANSIT’s Morris & Essex Lines. Transmission lines and associated infrastructure will extend to substations in Kearny, Jersey City, Bayonne, Hoboken, Weehawken, Union City, and North Bergen, NJ, to support limited operations and emergency transportation on portions of the Northeast Corridor, Morris & Essex Line, the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail System, and other railroad electrical power needs.

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The Public Hearing is also posted on meeting notices (both English and Spanish language versions) at public libraries and Section 8 housing locations. Public Hearings provide an opportunity for the public and agencies to speak to the project sponsors, enter comments into the record directly through dictation (but not to the larger group in attendance), and provide input to the DEIS in writing.

The DEIS for the NJ TRANSITGRID TRACTION POWER SYSTEM is published and available for a 60-day public review period from May 20, 2019, through July 19, 2019, pursuant to NEPA. Written comments sent to NJ TRANSIT and/or FTA will be accepted until close of business on July 19, 2019. This DEIS is available for agency and public review and comment on the proposed project and its potential impacts from the project website: https://njtransitresilienceprogram.com/nj-transitgrid-overview/njtransitgriddocuments/. A hardcopy is also available for review at the Federal Transit Administration Region 2 Office, 1 Bowling Green Room 429, New York, NY 10004 and at NJ TRANSIT Headquarters, One Penn Plaza East, Newark, NJ 07105. A Notice of Availability on the DEIS is also available through the Federal Register at https://www.federalregister.gov/. Following the close of the public comment period, on July 19, 2019, NJ TRANSIT will consider all substantive comments as we proceed to final design. Written comments on the DEIS should be sent on or before close of business on July 19, 2019, via mail to: NJ TRANSIT Resilience Program Capital Planning & Programs Department One Penn Plaza East, 8th Floor, Newark, NJ 07105

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Written comments may also be submitted on or before close of business on July 19, 2019, through the comment form on the project website at: https://NJTRANSITResilienceProgram.com/ contact-us/ or through the project email address: njtransitgrid@NJTRANSITResilienceProgram.com. Written and oral comments may also be submitted at the Public Meeting/Information Session.

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are advising them not to answer any questions asked of them at meetings. That is the definition of one-sided — all there is to report is what the people of West Hudson have put forward — the NJSEA has not offered any answers.”

This included a question Feorenzo posed — “How far can H2S travel in the air on windy days?” — and a question posed by a citizen — “What happens to sheetrock when water hits it?”

Santos, meanwhile, took exception to Scardino’s earlier comments. The mayor reminded the authority that people are entitled to their own opinions — but not their own facts. Facts, he said, are based on evidence. And, the facts are, he was not responsible for this mess.

“The history and the facts show, Mr. Scardino, this landfill is operated by the sports authority, not by the Town of Kearny. The dumping that’s occurring there is permitted by the sports authority,” Santos said. “The dumping of sheetrock, the dumping of sludge a year ago, that’s all the sports authority. The only mistake I made was in 2005, when I agreed with the (now defunct) New Jersey Meadowlands Commission to allow that landfill to be re-opened, and to be capped and turned into fields and open space — with a mock-up of the open space that was brought to Town Hall.

“We actually believed that.

That was our only mistake, Mr. Scardino, the only mistake I will acknowledge and accept. I should have never

Top photo: screengrab; bottom photo Facebook image

TOP: At the May 16 meeting of the NJSEA, Kearny Second Ward Councilman Peter Santana told commissioners that the authority’s public email was listed incorrectly on its website. The chairman assured Santana the email address would be fixed. As of Monday, May 20, at around 7:30 a.m., four days after the meeting, the email address was still incorrectly listed. Email addresses don’t have ‘www’ in them.

BELOW: Michael Fernandez, of Kearny, addresses the NJSEA with his kids Josie and Julian, at his side.

CRISIS AT THE KEEGAN believed this agency.”

Santos then, once again, reminded commissioners that the state’s maximum threshold for safe readings of hydrogen sulfide is 30 parts per billion.

“At 30 ppb of H2S, there will be eye, nose, throat irritation, headaches and nausea,” he said. “It’s a low concentration, but even at that low concentration, you will have health effects. So you can’t label something conservative that’s healthbased and fact-based like this is as the state has done.”

The mayor then listed several confirmed readings of H2S that were above the max allowable, including April

28 — 66 ppb, the day after the town’s protest; April 23 — 120 ppb; April 20-21, Easter weekend — 50 ppb and 35 ppb; April 17-18 — 50 ppb.

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“The facts are what they are — you can’t change them though the state of New Jersey and the governor are trying to spin them with an erroneous fact sheet,” Santos said. “You are entitled to opinions and here are mine now.

“I’d be ashamed if I were you of the harm to public health that’s being caused to our residents,” Santos said. “I’d be ashamed of the harm to the environment being caused by you … so the only solution to this is to eliminate the H2S emissions through a cap so water doesn’t get in anymore so the landfill is dried out and the

water doesn’t get in anymore … that is what happened at the Fenimore Landfill in Roxbury. That is what we want.

We know you’ll no longer have $20 million a year from this source, but the citizens of Kearny can’t be used this way.”

Following Santos, many others spoke, including Michael Fernandez, who brought two of his children, Josie and Julian, to the meeting. He pled with the commissioners to make things right not just for his children, but for all children of the area.

“Tell me what I have to do to protect my children?” Fernandez asked without getting an answer.

Councilman Peter Santana spoke of a technical issue. At the April NJSEA meeting, he told the commissioners he could provide them with specs on cameras that would to monitor the entire landfill.

When he sent emails out, and visited the NJSEA’s website, the public-information email was improperly listed.

“I checked the email on the website and it was completely wrong,” Santana said. “Because the email was info@www.njsea.org, which doesn’t work. Surprisingly.

When you send an email, it gets returned as ‘account non-existent.”

As of Monday, May 20, despite assurances from Chairman John Ballantyne that the email address would be fixed, it’s still wrong.

Meanwhile, Santana said he sent an email to NJSEA CEO Vincent Prieto, and did not get a response.

The Second Ward Councilman also noted that at the April 27 protest at the landfill, NJSEA Director of Solid Waste Thomas Marturano was more concerned with kids building a small wall of rocks than he was sheetrock that fell off a truck.

“For God’s sake, gentlemen, are you kidding me?

This has got to be a joke … your director sees sheetrock and he complains about the kids. This is a shame.”

Watch the entire meeting at www.theobserver.com. The meetings of the NJSEA for the rest of the year are at 10 a.m., June 20 and July 18., Sept. 19, Oct. 17, Nov. 21 and Dec. 19. They do not meet in August.

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tion Agency, according to Dyl. Kearny EMS was on-scene throughout and the town’s Office of Emergency Management was activated.

Dyl says the Skyway was immediately closed after the Kearny FD arrived and it remained closed through much of Saturday, May 18.

Truck Routes 1&9 were also shut down Friday.

At the nearby Hudson County Jail, a shelter-inplace was ordered and the HVAC (air conditioning) there was shut down. The

same happened at Talbot Hall, a nearby drug rehabilitation center.

Dyl says there were reports of vomiting and eye irritation by motorists who were caught on the Skyway before it was shut down.

Residents of upland Kearny were advised, via a Facebook post, to shelter at home with windows closed.

Dyl says that while it was considered, he and other officials decided against sending out a late-night/early-morning reverse 9-1-1 robocall to alert residents.

“The wind was blowing in another direction,” Dyl told

The Observer. “Since the wind was blowing toward towns like Bayonne, Jersey City, we didn’t want to send a call at 2 a.m. that said, ‘Everything is OK in the residential areas of Kearny.’”

Meanwhile the fire, which continued to burn as of 2 p.m., Monday, May 20, is being carefully monitored for air quality. All nearby South Kearny businesses have been allowed to reopen, Dyl says, but because of conditions at

the scene, it’s been difficult to get at certain areas where fire continues to burn.

As time progresses Dyl and cleanup crews hired by Alden Leeds will continue to evaluate conditions. It will likely be later on in the week before the fire is completely out, Dyl says.

Remarkably, despite the severity of the blaze, only two injuries were reported — both inhalation issues — to two mutual-aid firefighters.

“Given the serious nature of this fire, we are fortunate these were the only two injuries,” Dyl said. “Our thoughts are with the two as they recover.” Both of those firefighters were treated and released at area hospitals.

Since this story continues to develop, be sure to check back with The Observer for updates during the course of the week at www.theobserver.com and www.theobserver.com/facebook.

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Officers Stickno and Ryan Brady traveled to the Ann Klein Forensic Center in Trenton to take custody of Lashanda M. Johnson, 27, of East Orange, upon her discharge from that facility.

Johnson was previously charged with two counts of aggravated assault; possession of a weapon for unlawful purposes; unlawful possession of a weapon and knowingly leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident

POSTAL from 02 degree offense; and possession of drug paraphernalia, a disorderlypersons offense.

Smalls was remanded to the Hudson County Jail in South Kearny.

“Aspects of this incident remain under active investigation; however, police have established no nexus to terrorism or an attack of any kind. Police authorities stress that there is no threat to the public,” Capt. Timothy Wagner, the KPD’s publicinformation officer said in a written statement.

resulting in serious bodily injury — these charges stemming from a Feb. 24 incident at the U.S. Postal Service DVD Facility on Newark Turnpike when she allegedly struck two co-workers with her car.

Johnson was now booked on the warrants for those offenses and taken to the Hudson County Jail.

[Note: In case you were wondering — as we were: According to the state Department of Human Services, “The Ann Klein Forensic Center is a 200-bed psychiatric hospital serving a unique population that requires a secured environment.” We don’t know for whom it was named, but it wasn’t Anne Klein the designer.]

POLICE BEAT The Kearny Police thanked the numerous agencies who participated in safely resolving this incident, including the Hudson County Regional SWAT Team, the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office, Hudson County Sheriff’s Office, U.S. Postal police, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, Harrison police, the New Jersey State police, the FBI, Kearny EMS and Jersey City Medical Center EMS.

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S P O R T S & R E C R E AT I O N Lyndhurst’s Tozduman SPORTS VIEW caps off brilliant Belleville’s Cortez a volleyball game freshman campaign

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THE ASCENSION TO STARTING

pitcher on the Lyndhurst High School softball team actually started for Ella Tozduman in fifth grade, not her freshman season that just ended.

Lyndhurst head coach Emily Ringen first saw Tozduman pitch when she was just 11 years old, when she was pitching in the Lyndhurst Recreation program.

“I knew she was good,” Ringen said. “I was patiently waiting for her to come.”

Ringen was also friendly with Ella’s mother, Jill, who just happens to be the sister of one of the greatest athletes to ever come out of Lyndhurst High, namely NCAA All-American and former NJSIAA state champion wrestler Donnie Pritzlaff.

“I had been watching and following Ella through Jill,” Ringen said. “I watched her a few times last year and I knew she was a dominant pitcher in town.”

So when Tozduman enrolled at Lyndhurst in the fall, Ringen knew she had a force inside the circle for the years to come.

“Seeing her since she was younger, it was nice knowing that she was coming to us,” Ringen said.

Tozduman had no idea what the future held with the Lyndhurst varsity.

“Coming into the spring, I knew that Gabby (Gabriella Schnur, the incumbent starting pitcher) was a very talented pitcher,” Tozduman said. “I didn’t know where I’d stand.

I didn’t expect to pitch right away. I figured I had to wait my turn.”

But Tozduman’s turn came right away. Ringen made the move to Tozduman from Schnur while the team was in spring training in Florida.

“As we prepared for the season, we saw Ella perform in Florida,” Ringen said. “We knew she was ready. She was

JOHN SPINA, THE VETERAN

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Lyndhurst freshman pitcher Ella Tozduman.

definitely an influential pitcher. She was so disciplined and dedicated. She’s a 12-month a year a pitcher, a true workhorse.”

Tozduman has been receiving pitching lessons from the highly respected Bob Tully of Fairfield, but in her early days, Tozduman received instruction from the best that Lyndhurst could offer, none other than the legendary Jim MacDonald, known as “Coach Mac,” who died almost five years ago to the date.

“I wouldn’t be anywhere without Coach Mac,” Tozduman said. “I learned so much from him. He gave me so much confidence when I’m pitching.

I still think of him when I’m on the mound.”

Tozduman said that she had some butterflies taking over the pitching duties for the Golden Bears.

“I would say I had a lot of nervousness,” Tozduman said.

“But I had a lot of confidence as well. I knew I had a good team behind me. It meant everything to me to pitch right away.

Coach Ringen believed in me

to be the starter right away. It was everything I ever dreamed of.”

Tozduman had instant success for the Golden Bears. She pitched back-to-back no-hitters against Palisades Park and Bergen Charter, striking out 12 against Pal Park and 10 against Bergen Charter. She also had a handful of one-hitters and two-hitters.

Tozduman ended the season with an astounding 163 strikeouts to only 44 walks. She won 16 games as a freshman.

“She’s very powerful,” Ringen said. “She hits her spots well.”

Tozduman also has an assortment of different pitches to use, five in all. She has a curve, a drop, a screwball, a change-up and of course, a fastball. She is currently working on other pitches to add to her arsenal.

“I wouldn’t be able to do anything if I didn’t develop the off-speed stuff,” Tozduman said. “Coach Tully works with me a lot with that.”

Tozduman is also an accom-

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head volleyball coach at Belleville High School, had no idea how much his program would improve after the arrival of an import from the Philippines.

Justine Cortez came to Belleville from a small town called Santa Lucia in the Philippines three years ago. Cortez didn’t know anyone in his new hometown, but was luckily taught the English language in grade school, so that helped with the transition.

“Volleyball definitely helped,” Cortez said. “I had a good background in volleyball, so that made it easier. I have other guys on the team that are from the Philippines as well, so that helped.”

But Cortez’s talent definitely stood out.

“He has no fear of anything,” Spina said of Cortez. “He doesn’t feel pressure. He’s excited to play and never lets any pressure get to him. A lot of kids have fear, but not Justine. He’s ready to go all the time.”

In fact, Spina put Cortez at outside hitter last year, despite his lack of height. Cortez, who stands 5-foot-9, goes up regularly against players who are well over six feet tall.

“He jumps up and hits it hard,” Spina said. “He hits the ball with such straight accuracy that it’s amazing. He can hit the ball right down the line and makes it impossible for the opponent to hit.”

However, when Cortez started out with the

Buccaneers, there was a slight issue.

“We had to get him to buy into the system and play our game,” Spina said.

So that meant Cortez had to be patient and wait his turn to play regularly. That came last year as a junior.

“It was tough,” Cortez said. “I thought I was doing fine. I can jump. I have good hands. I can block.”

But Cortez finally got his chance to crack the lineup last season. And it was like he belonged there forever.

“He got a crack at the lineup and was selected as an All-Essex County player,” Spina said. “In almost two years, he’s almost at the 500-kill mark. Other coaches love him and love the way he plays. Everyone wonders how he got this good so fast. He just came on.”

This season, Cortez is averaging more than 12 kills per game. He had as many as 19 in one game against East Orange and has collected 140 digs, which is almost unheard of from an outside hitter.

Cortez reached double figures in digs five times this season.

More importantly, the Buccaneers are on a roll as a team. After starting the season with six losses in their first nine matches, the Bucs have rallied to win nine of their last 11 to improve to 12-9 entering into the NJSIAA North Section 1 state tournament this week.

“I had assumed we would be pretty good this

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S P O R T S & R E C R E AT I O N VIEW from 11 year,” Cortez said. “But we started slow. Now, we’re playing much better and we just won five in a row.

Everyone is coming together at the right time. I never thought we could become this good. I just want to keep it going.”

Cortez also has a busy life, working countless hours as a busboy in a restaurant in Bloomfield. So the senior has to juggle school work, volleyball and his job all at the same time. That’s a lot to ask of a teenager.

“It’s my day, but I manage to do it,” Cortez said.

“The team is doing good, so that’s all I can ask for. The team is much better than last year.”

So much of that is true, considering that the Bucs only won six times a year ago, so they might be the most improved team in Essex County, thanks to the efforts of their senior outside hitter.

“He stays on the floor the whole game,” Spina said. “I never sub out for him (meaning substitute for Cortez). So that gives us an extra hitting option, even when he manages to get into the back row. His

Photo courtesy of Justine Cortez

Belleville senior outside hitter Justine Cortez has developed into one of the top all-around volleyball players in Essex County.

talents allow us to keep him on the floor the entire time. He just goes after the ball so hard.”

Spina is impressed with the way Cortez has devel-

oped.

“We knew that he had a lot of ability,” Spina said.

“He’s come along nicely.”

Spina also credited setter Cody Weng for giving Cortez an assortment of good passes.

“Cody puts some great sets,” Spina said. “It makes things easier.”

Spina is convinced that Cortez could play collegiately, but no decision has been made about college.

“I fully believe he can play in college,” Spina said.

“We brought it up to him, but he didn’t know. He said he might look into it.”

Anyway, Spina is pleased with the way Cortez has developed.

“I learned my lesson,” Spina said. “I just look at him and say, ‘Keep doing what you’re doing.’ I don’t need to give him much coaching. He’s the type of kid that you don’t see come along every day. It’s a blessing when you get a kid like him.”

Even if it took a little longer than normal. So the Philippines’ gift to the United States came in the form of a volleyball player in Belleville. Talk about your impeccable diplomacy.

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Competitive sports can improve quality of life at any age

(StatePoint) Are you an older adult looking for some inspiration to stay physically active? In June, the 2019 National Senior Games presented by Humana will gather a record number of more than 13,700 athletes aged 50 and over to compete in 20 medal sports.

Many assume competitors are elite or career athletes.

While that’s true for some, others find the opportunity in midlife to learn a new sport or return to an athletic passion of youth that lapsed with the demands and distractions of adulthood. Others discover that organized senior sports provide a motivation to exercise regularly with goals reaching beyond the tedium of the treadmill.

The National Senior Games Association (NSGA) is comprised of 54 member games held annually throughout the U.S. and Canada. Athletes qualify for the national games in even-numbered years within five-year age divisions.

“While people are competing for medals, they are also pursuing their optimum health, which we say is your real personal best,” says Marc T. Riker, CEO of NSGA. “It’s a lifelong journey that can begin for anyone, at any skill level, at any age.”

The health benefits of athletic competition are striking. On average, athletes measured a fitness age 25 years younger than their chronological age in an NSGA study of highly-active seniors, developed by researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology.

Another potential benefit of sports participation? Accident prevention. Falls are the leading cause of fatal injury

and the most common cause of nonfatal trauma-related hospital admissions among older adults, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

However, results from Senior Athlete Fitness Exam (SAFE) screenings reveal that only 10 percent of senior athletes have a fall in a given year, which is one-third the rate of the general population.

Of course, older adults don’t need to play sports to achieve and maintain a better quality of life. Regular exercise and other recreational activity provide tangible health benefits as well. However, competitive sports, such as the Senior Games, engages participants mentally and socially, and provides the goals and motivation often needed to stay active.

“The Senior Games is about more than competition. It provides fitness, fun and fellowship through sport for older adults nationwide,” says Riker.

Founded in 1987, the National Senior Games is the largest Olympic style multisport event in the world for older adults. Held in different host cities every two years, this year, it’s all happening in Albuquerque, N.M. June 14 through 25.

To find out more about the Senior Games Movement, including state games information, sports offered, news and athlete profiles, visit NSGA. com.

Whether you take a walk around the block, go bowling with a buddy or enter the National Senior Games, it is never too late to start enjoying the benefits of a more active lifestyle.

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NA resident Ramos conquers cancer; does walk at Yankee Stadium

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myself when I sat down with the oncologist. I just asked, ‘Do I have cancer?’ So I then decided to have it all taken out.”

Ramos had to undergo a hysterectomy to remove all the cancer.

“But I was okay with it,”

CYNTHIA RAMOS IS PROUD

to say she’s 43 years old. The North Arlington resident has three sons, Harry, Matthew and Jeremy, and two grandchildren. A single mother who raised her boys on her own, Ramos is the vice president of sales for Krasdale Foods, a grocery wholesale distributor in the Bronx.

Ramos would be the first to tell you that she doewsn’t consider herself athletic at all, so her appearance in the sports pages here is a little off the beaten path.

“I try to ride a bicycle,” said Ramos, who suffered a collapsed lung at a young age, thus prohibiting her from participating more in sports.

“That’s about it.”

About seven years ago, Ramos, a New York native who spent most of her life in Jersey City, was given a harsh diagnosis. She had a rare form of ovarian cancer called a granulose cell tumor.

“I was in an extreme amount of pain,” Ramos said.

“After a ton of misdiagnoses, I was diagnosed with cancer.

But it wasn’t the end of the world, except for when the cancer had spread to my

Ramos said. “I chose to believe that I was going to be okay. I have survived a lot in my life. Cancer was not going to beat me.”

One of Ramos’ sons put it all in perspective.

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Ramos underwent radical surgery to remove the tumors, but the procedure left

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S P O R T S & R E C R E AT I O N ATHLETE from 11 plished hitter. She batted .455 with 36 RBI with 10 doubles, two triples and a home run this season.

For her efforts, Tozduman has been selected as The Observer Athlete of the Week for the past week.

The only downside to Tozduman’s freshman campaign was the loss suffered to Verona in the opening round of the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 2, Group II tournament last week, ending the Golden Bears’ season at 16-7.

But Ringen has Tozduman and her battery mate, catcher Meghan Docherty, for another three years. Both pitcher and

catcher are only freshmen.

Ringen is glad to have Tozduman.

“She’s so well mannered and so focused,” Ringen said. “I’ve seen her presence off the field as well. She’s the No. 1 student in her class. She works hard in everything she does.”

Tozduman also plays volleyball in the fall and basketball in the winter, but her bread and butter is in the circle.

“I’d say I’m a little surprised with what I’ve done,” Tozduman said. “But I’ve also worked so hard to be able to accomplish what I have. I have a lot of strength in my legs and I have that snap when I release the ball.”

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in the state are these tall, rangy types. Tozduman stands about 5-foot-2, so she’s breaking the image of the big hurler.

“I’m sure there are a lot of big pitchers in the state and I came in being small,” Tozduman said. “I guess there’s some shock there.”

While no one is shocked by Tozduman’s pitching performance, both coach and freshman are stunned by her ability to hit.

“I have to say I’m surprised by her bat,” Ringen said. “It’s been an added bonus. She’s a strong pitcher, but she’s also great on offense. Her bat was on fire. She led the team in RBI.” “I am surprised with my hitting,” Tozduman said. “I didn’t expect to be this good. I feel like hitting is important to me. If I can produce offensively, it’s only a plus. I love hitting and I take hitting lessons as well (with Tully). It’s perfect for me.”

Tozduman said that she has a lot of pride coming from the Pritzlaff family. Her uncle is currently an assistant wrestling coach at Rutgers University.

“My uncle is a great role model,” Tozduman said. “But he’s an even better person.

He’s the best athlete I’ve ever known. Before a big game, he’ll text me and wish me luck.

He’s always teaching me knew things. It’s a big help being part of the family.”

It’s seems as if the niece is making her mark much like the more famous uncle did decades ago.

CANCER WALK from 13 “My son said, ‘Mom, it could be worse. You could be dead.’ I knew I wasn’t going to die. I believed from the start that everything was going to be okay.”

Ramos had experience with cancer patients. Her mother died from lung cancer and her grandmother died of pancreatic cancer.

“I was a caretaker for them,” Ramos said. “I’ve always had a sense of responsibility to do whatever I could to help those with cancer. I counsel others with cancer and constantly give back. I know what it means to have cancer.”

And obviously, to survive the deadly disease.

Last year, Ramos decided to participate with many of her friends and co-workers in the Damon Runyon 5K at Yankee Stadium. She finished the race, so she decided to do it again this year. The event was held Saturday, May 12, at Yankee Stadium.

All of the proceeds from the race go to the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation.

“My company is one of the sponsors,” Ramos said.

“When I heard about it, I decided as long as I was

able to walk, I was going to do it.”

The race took place inside the famed ballpark in the Bronx.

“It’s a great sense of accomplishment,” Ramos said. “It’s pretty cool to walk inside Yankee Stadium. My company has great ties with the Yankees.

The fact that we partnered up with the Yankees to do this event makes it all more special.”

Ramos is already making plans to participate in the event next year. And she plans on getting sponsors to help raise even more money.

“I didn’t know that was an option until it was too late,” Ramos said. “As long as I can walk well, I’m going to continue to participate. It makes me feel good and there’s a great sense of community with our company and others who participate. It’s a great day.”

And Ramos is cancer free and feeling pretty good these days.

“I feel very fortunate,” Ramos said. “I’m grateful and appreciative. I’ve received a second chance at life. I’m able to walk away from cancer and give back.

That’s a great feeling.”

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KEARNY Studio, $750/ month. No Kitchen. 1 1/2 months security. Avl. (551)580-6450.

HARRISON Newly Now. Renovated. 2 BR, LR, 52W03 eiK. $1,350/month + 1 month security. Utilitites not included. Close to transportation.

(973) KEARNY First floor, 3 484-6155 or (973)220- BR, LR, EIK. $1900 + 1 4030 01W03 1/2 months security. No Pets/smoking. Available June 1st Call (973)6007645 01W03 HARRISON 2nd Floor.

2 Baths, 2 BR, Big LR, Kitchen.

1 parking space. Laundry. Close to PATH. No SmoKing. No Pets. $2200/mth + 1.5 months security. Avail.

Now call 917-257-7383 01W03

E. NEWARK

KEARNY Arlington Section. 1st Floor. 2 BR, H/W Floors. Walking distance to schools & Supermarket, all public transporta- E.NEWARK 442 Johns tion and NY bus. Avl. Now. St. 3 BR, LR, Kitchen, hardwood floors, Park(201) 657-2119. 52W03 ing space for 1 car. $1800/mth. Avl. June 1st. (862)279-4814 or KEARNY 3BR, eiK, BTH. (973)465-0166. 02W03

KEARNY Split level BR, 2nd floor. 3 bedrooms - kitchen, bathroom, LR,DR. $1500/ mth @ 220 Laurel ave Kearny. Please call or text (201)927-1134 01W03

2nd Floor. One block from Kearny Av. No off street Parking. NO Smoking/Pets. Separate Utilities. 1 1/2 months security. $1450/mth. Call or Text (973) 668-8305

KEARNY 3 BR, 2 BATHS, LR, DR, Sunroom in a bright and spacious 2nd and 3rd floor unit. Quiet neighborhood, walking distance to bus stop.

Separate utilities. No Smoking. No Pets. $1900 + 1-month security with references. Available July 1st or earlier could be arranged. Call 201-6954019 or email: kearnynjapartment@gmail.com 02W03

KEARNY 2nd floor, 3 BR’S , LR , EIK, DR, Central AC, Hardwood floors, Laundry in the basement, Off street parking.

No smoking, No pets $ 1,900/mth plus 1 1/2 month security , Aval July 1st 201-543-3146. 01W03

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N.NEWARK Newly renovated. Forest Hill section, 2nd fl. 4 rooms, Close to transportation.

Everything included in rent. No pets. Avl. now. (862) 7630797 01W03

RUTHERFORD

NUTLEY

NUTLEY 1 bedroom apartment, 2nd floor, Living room, dining room, central air and heat, stove, refrigerator. Available Now. No Pets. Parking for 1 vehicle. $1,375.00 plus utilities. Please call 973-420-1235 or 973699-3146. 02W03

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OWNER

RUTHERFORD 1 BR, H/HW included. No Pets. $1200/mth. Call (201)628-4071 02W03

HOUSE FOR RENT N.ARINGTON One Family Home for rent in the nice area of North Arlington. 4 Bedrooms+1Bathroom+1 Car Garage+1 Driveway.

It will be available for rent starting June 1st. $2,200 a month with a rent deposit of 1-1/2 month and a 1 year lease. You can contact Ana San Martin at 973-525-0583 or by email Harryana72@hotmail.com. 01W03

KEARNY Newly renoN.ARLINGTON vated, hardwood floors.

Laundry onsite. HT/ HW included. 2 BR start at $1,375 1 BR start at $1,200 Jr. BR start at $ N.ARLINGTON 1 BR AP 1,150 (201) 289-7096 $1,150 and 2 BR’s Apt. 02W12 $1,400. HT/HW included.

CONDO Parking space. No pets.

(201) 342- 2206 02W03 FOR SALE KEARNY Modern second Fl. 3 BR, LR, DR, Large eiK 2 baths, carpet & H/W floors, C/A, laundry hook KEARNY up, 1 parking space utilities seperate. Close to NORTH ARLINGTON 1st Condo/Townhouse for school/transportation. FL. 2 BR’s ,LR, Kitchen, Sale 2 Floors, 2 BR, 1 1/2 No pets. No smoking. Bath and driveway park- Baths. 2 Parking spaces. $1,800/month. 1 month ing. Close to bus. $1,500/ $289,000. security. Avl. June 15th mth plus 1 1/2 month se(551) 655-1619 Call Btw 5pm-8pm only. curity. No Pets. No Smok52W03 (201) 755-4511 01W03 ing 551-580-9142 02W01

CLEANING SERVICES

(201)509-6965 52W03

KEARNY Male preferred. $500 per/month.

1 month security. Utilities & internet included. Avail.

LYNDHURST 2 BedJune 5th. call (551)238rooms, 2nd Floor, 5 mod4378 02W03 ern rooms. Close to NYC transportation and Shopping. CLEAN AND QUIET. Avl Now. (201) 600-5180

N. NEWARK

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KEARNY Male Preffered. STORE FRONT $630/month. 1 month RIDGE RD N.ARLINGTON, security. Available May PARKiNg 15th. Utilities & Internet MONey MAKeR included. (862) 823-3331 $850/MTH.

KEARNY Room for rent, furnished, share kitchen and bathroom.No smoking. (Female Preferred) 201-618-1294.

AVAIL JUNE 1ST 02W03

THE OBSERVER WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, MAY 27TH, IN OBSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY. ALL DEADLINES ARE MOVED UP

BY ONE DAY. THE DEADLINE FOR CLASSIFIEDS IS FRIDAY, MAY 24TH BY 3 PM AND THE DEALINE FOR OBITUARIES IS FRIDAY, MAY 24TH BY 10 AM

LIQUOR LICENSE For use in bar or restaurant in Kearny.

Please call for more details. Se habla español (201)719-0714 (973)454-9483

Couple from Poland will clean houses, apartments, offices. References.

(201)364-5859 Leave message.

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HALL FOR

51W09

RENT

GARAGE FOR RENT

KEARNY

9.5 x 20.5 available for storage $300 monthly 201-284-0898 or 201-280-1868 52W03

Call Mary Ann

201-805-9023 50W06

OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT

N. ARLINGTON

1 room office $550.

2 rooms $650.

3 room Suite $950. plus utilities, Nice Building w/ parking, AVAILABLE NOW !

201-509-6965

Hall Available Family Affairs Mid week special.

Call for info

(201) 991-9865 Max 80 people 01W09

MOVING/ESTATE SALE

01W03

TESTIMONIAL Our law office has placed numerous ads in The Observer over the years, and I have personally placed several ads for apartment rentals, help wanted, etc.

But I have to say that the last classified ad we placed for available space was answered before the paper hit the streets!

I do not know how you guys do it, but The Observer is a great vehicle to get an ad out there.

Keep up the great work.

Don Rinaldi

SERVICES OFFERED Caregiver for the elderly. 15 Years experience. Live in/out, italian/english speaking.

House cleaning. Meal preperation. Laundry.

Great References.

Call Lina (973)855-7121 02W03

Certified aide seeks Position to take care of the elderly. 5-7 days, Nights also.

Live in/out.

Excellent references.

201-285-4091 02W03

Furniture, Antiques, Artwork, Music records,, Electronics, Kitchenware, Glassware. Crystal , Books, Christmas decorations, Sports equipment, bikes.

All unique and one of a kind items. 5/25 & 5/26 8am - 7pm 2 Livingston Ave, Kearny Must See! 02W01

GARAGE SALE KEARNY giant Memorial Day garage Sale. May 25th, 26th and 27th.

8am-5pm.

Furniture, books, tools, etc. Garage behind Walsh’s Deli, 53 Davis Ave, Kearny. 02W01

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Submit your Help Wanted ads to:

classified@theobserver.com

The Observer is not responsible for typographical errors. Credit for errors will not be granted after the next week’s publication. $10 for minimal changes. No refunds. Deadline for classifieds is Monday by 3:00 PM.

ALL CLASSIFIED CUSTOMERS MUST PRE-PAY - NO BILLING. TO PLACE AN AD, CALL 201-991-1600

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

ROOFING & SIDING

• Concrete • Brick work • Steps • Stone Walls • Tiles • Painting • Sheetrock • Drywall • Plastering ALL types of Masonry Free Estimates

New + Re-roofing • Flat roofing • Siding • Gutters Free estimates Fully insured (973) 343-1167 (201) 528-8350 erickconstructionnj.com

(973) 943-2254 52W06

Lic#13VH04302300 04W54

DANNY CONSTRUCTION

PLUMBING & HEATING

All types of Masonry Work

• Steps •Sidewalks •Ret. Walls • Chimney JOSEPH V. FERRIERO Build & Repair • Paver Plumbing & Heating Kitchen and bath Patios • Brick Design • remodeling. Carpentry.

Plastering Hot Water Heaters.

And all Types of Fully Ins. Lic# 165 Repairs (201)637-1775 973-902-6052 51W06 Free Estimates Belleville, NJ Courageous Plumbing 51W06

SCREEN REPAIR Danny the Screen man Replaces wood and aluminum windows and doors with new screen.

For more Info Call 201-303-3930 or 973-743-8574.

HVAC LLC LIC. # 11103 • Plumbing • (town inspections), violations corrected, steam boilers and hot water boilers, oil to gas conversions, Sewer Drain Cleaning, excavations. Visa & MC, Finances up to 24 payments, no interest (201) 206-4845

RUBBISH REMOVAL

52W06

LANDSCAPING & DESIGN

HOME IMPROVEMENT

COPACABANA LANDSCAPING

FENIELLO CONTRACTING LLC.

Lawn Maintenance Spring Clean-up Top Soil & Mulch CUSTOM DESIGN

Free Estimates & fully Ins. Eder (201) 997-9271 VISA/MC Accepted www.copacabana landscaping.com 44W029

Mario Esposito’s Landscaping LLC

•Clean-up •Lawn Maintenance •Top soil •Mulch •Spring Clean up Free Estimate (201) 438-3991 02W04 ANDRIELLO LANDSCAPE CONST. Yard Clean ups, Lawn Maint. Planting Designs & Mulch/Top Soil (201) 726-0287 Lic #13VH04443200 52W04

A1 AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING

Weekly maintenance Bush Trimming *Cleanups *Design For free Estimates call (201)998-1262 51W06

MOVING & DELIVERY JR Trucking Moving & Delivery Service Inc.

HANDYMAN SERVICES

A-1 AFFORDABLE RUBBISH REMOVAL

DO IT ALL

Interior/Exterior new & repairs. All types of carpentry.

Reasonable rates, quality work, reliable, experienced.

13VH06620900

(201) 991-3223

Attics, Basements, Yard Cleaning. We Haul or You Can Rent 10-15 Cubic Yard Containers.

We Accept Visa/MasterCard (201) 998-1262 51W06

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MASONRY TURANO CONTRACTING Retaining Walls, Blacktop driveway, Brick, Block, Stone Work, Patio, Roof, Siding. Handyman & All type of Masonry Work.

Free Estimates.

Fully Insured.

30 years Experience (973) 803-0556 51W06

To Place an ad, CALL 201991-1600

SANTOS CONST. CO.

All Concrete work, Sidewalks, Patios, Driveways, B/B Curb, Retaining Walls All Types of Steps BRICK PAVER DESIGNS FAMILY OWNED FOR OVER 30 YEARS

FULLY INSURED AND LICENSED

FREE ESTIMATES 973-589-2712 51W04

We are here to Save You Time & Money Commercial & Residential

Free Estimate.

Ask for Will

(973) 477-1848 51W12

PEST CONTROL

PEST CONTROL

EMPLOYMENT/ HELP WANTED

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES BOROUGH OF EAST NEWARK, N.J.

BASEMENT RENOVATIONS NO MORE WASTED SPACE. Baths, Kitchens, Decks Painting.

All types of Home Improvement.

Quality work. Fair prices Fully insured.

Lic# 13vh03006100

The Borough of East Newark is accepting application(s) for the following title: Police Officer The Borough of East Newark is now accepting applications and resumes for Police Officers. Candidate is required to be over the age of 18, a citizen of the United States and a resident of the State of New Jersey. Candidate offered a position must undergo psychological and physical (201) 906-2422 evaluations, as well as attend and become certified 50W06 by the New Jersey Police Training Commission.

Applications and resumes must be submitted in LACA CORP Paint * Powerwash* person along with a $35.00 processing fee. Apand More •Interior • Exterior •Free plications submitted will be maintained in active Estimates•Fully Insured review status for a one-year period. Applications 973-759-8869 can be obtained at the East Newark Borough Hall, 973-930-5002 51W07 34 Sherman Avenue, East Newark, New Jersey 07029 between the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Five Star Contractors Concrete & Asphalt work or via the Borough’s website www.boroughofeastBrick paving Cultured Stone newark.com No telephone calls please. Deadline General Masonry.

No Job too small. for application submission is June 7, 2019.

Free Estimate (973) 979-1167 (973) 323-5123

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PAINTING & DECORATING

Andreas Painting

Professional House Painter 165.

Interior & Exterior Printing - Plastering Taping Free Estimates (201) 997-0706 49W06

KEVIN’S PROFFESIONAL PAINTING •Sheet rocking •Plastering •wallpapering •Power washing and also clean outs.

Basements•yards•garages Now’s the time to get the best service with the best prices.

Senior Discount Full Insured.

References available 201-565-6393 01W06

Exterminating Fast Service • Roaches • Ants • Bed Bugs • Fleas Call 973-932-2092

RICHARD’S AIR CONDITIONING We fix what others replace. *40 Years in Business.

Call us (551)655-1619 51W06

WILLIAM J MCGUIRE I QUIT !!

02W01

Full time medical receptionist needed for a busy ENT office in Nutley.One evening a week a must. Highly preferred someone with experience and bilingual in Spanish.

Please email resumes to: entcenterofnj. anam@gmail.com 52W03

Licensed and Insured 02W06

CLEAN-UPS

HEATING & COOLING

JRs Clean Up

Courageous Plumbing HVAC LLC LIC .#11103 • Air Conditioning • Hot Air Furnaces • Central Air, Humidifier, UV Light, Duct Cleaning,Visa & Master Card, Finances offer with up to 24 payments, no interest (201) 206-4845

EMPLOYMENT/ HELP WANTED

One Call Does it ALL. Yards, homes basements and more, also demo sheds, decks, floors, walls and ceilings.

Dont Miss out on the best pricing!!

Fully insured.

Senior Discount.

(201)253-5539 52w06

PT Expereienced Mediacal assistant for OBGYN office. Must speak Spanish and Portuguese.

Send resume to wperezmd@gmail.com.

51W06

Banquet Servers and dishwashers needed. Part time.

Will train. Inquire in person.

The San Carlo-Fine Catering.

620 Stuyvesant Ave, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 (201)933-3400 02W03

Driver/cleaning person.

Mon-Friday 7A-2P. Interviews Wed. 5/22 2PM-3PM 38 Johnston Ave Kearny.

(201)997-1605. 02w01 Car Painter needed for Body Shop on Schuyler Ave., Kearny. Experience Preferred. Call and ask for Macario (201) 997-0295 02W03

EMPLOYMENT/ HELP WANTED

EMPLOYMENT/ HELP WANTED

REAL ESTATE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES!

Mid-Realty, Inc. has been a successful, professional company who has served new jersey for over 50 years. If you would like to know how to enjoy an independent, successful career in real estate or if you are an active agent looking for a change, call Mid-Realty, Inc. today for details and a confidential interview.

(201) 991-5719 or midrealty@gmail.com 49W09

MASON WANTED

F/T . Employment Type: Full Time.

Years Experience: 5 - 10 years.

Salary: $25+ Hourly. Job Description: Apartment rental management company looking for a Mason with five years of experience working on different project types such as stone and brick to assist with renovating and repairing existing apartment complexes.

MUST HAVE 5 YEARS EXPERIENCE and a valid drivers license and must have all of the appropriate paperwork to work in the US. Competitive compensation package $25/hour or more depending on level oF experience, health plan, benefits and vacation.

Fax Resume to Herb: 973-992-6838.

Affiliated Management, Inc. Livingston, New Jersey.

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We are looking for an experienced and dependable truck driver to join our team Truck Driver Requirements and Qualifications

•Must have a valid and current license.

•Two (2) years’ previous professional driving experience or related experience •Must have a clean driving record with no recent moving violations •Proficient at driving, maneuvering, and parking large vehicles •Candidate should be dependable, hardworking and an effective communicator •Excellent time-management and organizational skills required •Able to work night, weekends, extended hours, and holidays as needed

Job Type: Full-time, Part-time Salary: $13.00 to $15.00 /hour Send resume to driverwantedkearny@gmail.com 01W03

Shop helper and Delivery helpers needed for Room Dividers. Full time and Part time We will train you. Starting pay at $12.00 and up. Please call us at 973-824-0636, or email livingspaceinc@ verizon.net.

Gastroenterology practice with multiple offices in NJ seeks Full Time candidate to join our medical office in Essex County and Hudson County. Seeking a responsible bilingual (Spanish) and certified Medical Assistant who is reliable, detail oriented, and someone who multi-task in a fast 01W03 paced professional medical office. Must also have a good people skills to deal with patients, medical authorizations and excelNutley Bakery lent phone manners. Previous medical looking for experience is a must and computer skills. experienced all around Excellent pay and 401K provided. Salary bakers to work at 100 Centre St, commensurable to professional experience Nutley NJ 07110. and/or education. Please email resume to: DaVinci Bakery. bguerrero@essex-gastro.com (973)667-7400. or fax to: 973-759-7243. 02W03 52w03 Position in Kearny, NJ. Looking for a collector with excellent office skills. You should have excellent multi-tasking skills and communications skills. Send resume to mannacorporation@ aol.com with salary requirements.

Salary based on experience. 02W03

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Remembering & Honoring Those Who Served Our Country Memorial Day 2019

$450,000 LYNDHURST

KEARNY

Manor Section 11 room, 4 bedrm, 3 bath 1 fam w/2 car garage. Aprx 3,000 sq ft! Large rms, guest suite, 2 kitchens, liv rm w/fplce, fin basement, wood floor- Solar panels!

CT A R NT O C ER D UN

$400,000 LYNDHURST

Lovely 4 bedroom, 2 full bath Colonial with finished basement. Updated home w/sliding glass doors to rear deck, open front porch, built in wall a/c units and one car detached garage.

KEARNY

$398,900

$249,900

LYNDHURST

$449,000

$350,000

LYNDHURST

$429,000

$400,000

Renovated 3 bedrm, 2 bath colonial, steps to 2 different NYC bus lines! Driveway, finished basement, new heat & central ac.

2 fam centrally located, 1 block to NYC Bus #99.

2 bedrms on 1st fl, 2nd & 3rd floor used together total 5 bedrms, 2 full baths. Sep heat & utilities.

T AC R T ON C ER D UN

NORTH ARLINGTON

$650,000 LYNDHURST

LYNDHURST

$310,000 KEARNY

14 yr old 2 fam w/2 garages; 6 rms, 3 bedrms, 2 bath on each unit . Fin ground level w/summer kitchen, rec rm, storage rm, bathrm.

Modern 2 bedroom, corner unit w/garage plus one exterior parking space and central air! Laundry in unit, plenty of closet space. New heating and central air system. Balcony with view of park.

$499,000 LYNDHURST

Spacious 2 fam w/5 rm & 6 rm apts. Separate entrances front/back, separate heat & utilities, fin base w/summer kitchen & bath, large fin attic, and long driveway leading to 2 car garage. Centrally located.

2 bedroom (king & queen size) condo w/ 2 parking spaces. open concept living rm & dining rm, updated kitchen, full tile bath, laundry center. Small pets welcome!

$439,900 KEARNY

Modern style 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath colonial w/built-in 1 car garage & driveway. Large Master bedrm features tray ceiling, full bath w/whirlpool tub & walk-in closet.

Spacious rooms, hardwood floors throughout.

One family featuring attached one car garage. Living Rm, Modern Kitchen, 2 bedrooms, full bathroom & 2nd flr features master bedrm w/bath.

Full finished basement w/rec rm & laundry.

4 bedrm 2 bath home on deep lot w/garage & heated in ground pool! Fin basement, cent a/c.

Many updates!

Two family with 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, separate utili3 bedroom, 1.5 baths renovated 1 Fam w/driveway, just 1 block to NYC bus NJ Transit 192. Sits on a 53 x 108 lot. Not in a flood zone! New kitchen & baths, numerous upgrades including new hardwood flooring, tiled baths, new gas furnace & central a/c. Updated Electric & plumbing. Newly finished basement. Large kitchen w/sliders to over-sized deck.

CALL US TO SELL YOUR HOME TODAY! Kearny

Lyndhurst

636 Kearny Ave.

424 Valleybrook Ave.

201-997-7000

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11 Park Ave.

5 Harmon Cove Tower

201-939-0001

201-867-2100

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