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In August, hydrogen sulfide levels at Keegan topped 1,000 parts-per-billion twice!

By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com

Landfill well above the state’s safe level of 30 parts per billion, with two days hitting a daily high of over 1,000 ppb.

On Aug. 25, the highest reading of the day was 1,100 ppb, a staggering 37 times the maximum-allowable read-

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ll but one day in the month of August saw the highest readings of hydrogen sulfide from the Keegan

ing of 30 ppb. And, just a day earlier, on Aug. 24, the highest reading was 1,020 ppb, exactly 34 times that max allowable.

Aside from those readings, there were still others where the highest readings of the day were well above

the norm, including Aug. 12 at 545 ppb; Aug. 11 at 393 ppb and Aug. 19 at 280 ppb.

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he New York (New Jersey) Red Bulls have come out swinging in support of the Town of Kearny and the rest of West Hudson in its fight to keep the Keegan Landfill closed.

And you can thank the fans who have attended soccer matches at the Harrisonbased stadium and their off-color remarks, for it all.

The fans have had enough of the odors during matches, so the team has released a statement in favor of keeping Keegan closed — forever.

“Fans may have noticed intermittent unpleasant odors that have been emanating from the Keegan Landfill in Kearny during their visit to Red Bull Arena,” the team said. “The odors have been noticeable in Kearny and surrounding towns, including Harrison, depending on weather conditions.

“The NY Red Bulls are in full support of the temporary closing of the Keegan Landfill, as ordered by the NJ Supreme Court, so that the testing may be performed to determine whether the landfill should be closed permanently or

‘Mike discussed the smell with one of the players and asked if the smell bothered him. The player said the smell was terrible and thought the smell was from the Passaic River. Mike said it was not the river and explained it was the landfill in Kearny ...’

— Lew Battista, Kearny further remediated.

“Harrison is our home and we are proud to see action taken with the resolution passed by the Town of Harrison as well as the work of the Town of Kearny to defend their residents.

“Fan experience at Red Bull Arena in always our top priority, and we will continue to communicate with local and state officials on this matter.”

The Red Bulls appear to be the first major business or organization to proffer support for the landfill’s

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Meanwhile, Lewis Battista says it was his son, Michael, who covered a recent soccer match in Harrison as a member of

the press, who first alerted the Red Bulls players to the true cause of the odors.

The players, interestingly enough, thought the smell was coming off the Passaic

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“Yes Mike discussed the smell with one of the players and asked if the smell bothered him. The player said the smell was terrible and thought the smell was from the Passaic River,” Battista told The Observer. “Mike said it was not the river and explained it was the landfill in Kearny ...

“According to Michael, the smell was extremely bad (that night) to the point the fans were chanting an off-color chant about the smell. I am sure if the smell was present at Met Life Stadium during one of their events, there would be immediate action.”

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By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com WHAT a big move that was!

The West Hudson Arts and Theater Company, about to enter its ninth year, and which has produced 120+ productions, from full-scale musicals to kid-friendly theater, has moved its operations to Grace Methodist Church, 380 Kearny Ave., Kearny.

“The need arose for us to seek a new home,” W.H.A.T. President Gerald Ficeto said. “We are happy to have found that at Grace Methodist — an amazing and welcoming new venue for W.H.A.T. that will put us on back in a high-traffic and very-visible location here in West Hudson.”

Grade Methodist will provide something every theater company needs — an elevated stage. And

thought it might not seem like it would matter, “being on Kearny Avenue will make a world of a difference,” according to Ficeto.

“We are truly delighted to have W.H.A.T. in residence at our facility,” Ed Bradow, of Grace Methodist Church, said.

Current plans are for the new facility to house not only the full season of W.H.A.T. productions, but also to be home to the W.H.A.T. Education Program which this summer allowed students 8 to 13 to participate in a full musical production of “Lion King Kids.”

And because the space is simply larger, it will make the overall W.H.A.T. experience that much better.

“Grace seats more and it will allow patrons to have more elbow room,” Ficeto

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Ficeto says a new W.H.A.T. fundraising initiative will be announced soon. But before that, he was happy to announce the education program would be expanding to include offerings for high school students aged 14 to 18.

“We hope that will also lend to the teenagers bringing what they learn with us back to their high schools,” Ficeto said.

The 2019-20 season at W.H.A.T. will feature Neil Simon’s “Rumors” (Sept.

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Kearny memorials get much-needed facelifts

By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com For the last quartercentury, a statue of the Town of Kearny’s namesake, Major Gen. Philip Kearny, has graced the grounds of the Kearny Post Office on Midland Avenue. For the last 12 years, a Union Soldier standing on a granite boulder from the Gettysburg battleground watches from his post on Veterans Row on Belgrove Drive.

Both of these unique projects resulted from the efforts of the Gen. Philip Kearny Memorial Committee, a group of community leaders and volunteers who spearheaded projects to preserve Kearny’s history. By design, both memorials were dedicated in September of the years in which they were commissioned to commemorate the month during which General Kearny died during the Civil War Battle of Chantilly in 1862.

Unfortunately, time had taken its toll on both statues.

As such, members of the committee recruited the original casters (using bronze donated by Kearny

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The project was made possible by the financial support of the local business community, organizations and residents. Several other businesses continue to provide gifts in-kind toward the maintenance of both memorials.

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Gov. blows off Kearny yet again by hosting Kearny portal bridge briefing … in Secaucus

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ov. Phil Murphy came to Hudson County to discuss the Portal Bridge in Kearny — a 108-yearold structure in dire need of repair — and he put out his pleas for funding to the federal government at a press event in … Secaucus.

If you think you just misread that, don’t worry — you didn’t. You read it properly. To discuss the bridge in Kearny, the governor called a press event in Secaucus.

Makes so much sense, doesn’t it?

After all, Secaucus … well, wait, it makes absolutely no sense. Or maybe it makes all the sense in the world.

Because it’s just another of countless examples of the cowardice this socalled leader has shown the people of West Hudson. He is absolutely scared out of his ever-loving mind to step one foot into Kearny because he knows if he did, he would have faced a slew of comments about a lot more than just the portal bridge.

He would have faced an onslaught of questions from this newspaper as to why he is screaming at Washington, D.C., for answers as to why there is no federal cash for the bridge — when he, himself, is the king of ignoring questions from this community.

You have the authority to end the litigation with the stroke of a pen by EDITORIALS closing Keegan forever — yet you still continue not to do that. You’re quick to He would have had to face Kearny Mayor Alberto G. Santos, a man whom pass out bottled water to our neighbors in Newark in their plight for proper Murphy has practically laughed at by water, but you still forget air qualiconstantly ignoring his requests for a one-on-one meeting to discuss the Kee- ty trumps water quality even on the best of days. (This is in no way meant gan Landfill. to diminish what’s happening to our He would have had to face protesters friends in Essex.) had he the courage to host the press So, Mr. Governor, as we promised conference in Kearny. (Please don’t say before, we will continue to follow you you’re surprised he didn’t.) and expose every single error you He would have, no question, had to ignore Kearny yet again, this time with make about our fight. You again had the cameras of the press, the phones of a chance to face the people of West Hudson, but instead escaped to a train the public, facing him.

All of this should fire up the people of depot in the middle of nowhere in the middle a day when our residents were West Hudson even more. Because the either hard at work or at home, sick, man who says he is not ignoring our plight is not only lying when he claims breathing in toxic air. Did we mention only once in August that the highest that, but now he’s ignored us again by reading of the day was below the safe having the conference miles away in maximum? And that the highest readSecaucus.

Gov. Murphy, you have demonstrated ing taken was at a staggering 37 times the max allowable? you are a coward of epic proportions.

We’re watching you, governor.

Yeah, yeah, we know — you wouldn’t You continue to fail us, to disappoint have said anything anyway because us, to disrespect us. the landfill is under litigation.

And we will not, under any circumBut you know that’s pure crap. It’s stances, relent until the landfill is under litigation because of you and closed and capped forever. your NJSEA.

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discuss the matter. This, she did, accompanied by her boyfriend, Charles Wallace, 31, of Kearny.

ON AUG. 25, AT APPROXIMATELY According to police, “Mr. Wallace subsequently admitted that 4:50 a.m., Kearny Police Ofhe was driving the vehicle and ficer Christopher Montes, that his girlfriend had no knowlwhile stopped for the red edge of what had happened.” traffic signal at Bergen and Wallace was arrested and Harrison avenues, observed charged on a summons with a black Chevy Cruze speed eluding. He was also issued MV past him and run the light, almost colliding with another summonses for reckless driving, failure to observe a traffic signal vehicle in the intersection.

Police said Montes attempt- and abandonment of a motor vehicle. ed to stop the Chevy, but the It is not known if he and the driver increased his speed and continued along Bergen Avenue car’s owner remain as boyfriend-girlfriend. toward Schuyler Avenue, then ••• turned into the Vermella apartOther recent reports from the ments on Bergen. There, police Kearny police blotter included said, the white male driver exited the car, jumped over a fence the following: and fled down an approximately Aug. 22 20-foot embankment toward the Officer Angelo Palagano, reMatthew Casket compound. At sponding to a 7:30 a.m. report of that point, Montes ended his a dispute at Shop-Rite, arrived foot pursuit due to safety conto find two store employees cerns.

The following day, KPD head- holding a male customer down on the ground. According to the quarters received a call from manager, he observed Tsepiso a 25-year-old Kearny woman Mpela-Thompson, 19, of Newwanting to report her vehicle ark, conceal $9.48 worth of deo(guess what color/make/moddorant in a pocket and attempt el?) as stolen. to leave without paying. When She was advised that it had confronted, Mpela-Thompson been involved in a pursuit and allegedly pushed and tried to was asked to respond to HQ to

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punch the 55-year-old manager, at which point the two employees came to their boss’ aid and detained the suspect on the ground.

Mpela-Thompson was arrested, charged on a warrant with robbery and later transported to the Hudson County Correctional Facility.

••• At approximately 3:20 p.m., Officer Jordenson Jean was flagged down by a customer in the Shop-Rite lot who pointed to a male who reportedly was peering into car windows and trying door handles. Police said Jean approached the gentleman, Richard Valentin, 56, of Piscataway, “and asked him to put the open container of Chivas Regal scotch whiskey on the ground.”

Valentin instead allegedly

shoved Jean in an attempt to leave, but the officer was able to handcuff him after a brief struggle. A search incident to arrest reportedly yielded one pair of bolt cutters.

Valentin was charged on a warrant with aggravated assault, burglary, possession of burglar tools and resisting arrest and was also issued a townordinance summons for having an open container of alcohol in public. He ended up in the county jail.

Aug. 23 At 1:12 a.m., on Bergen Avenue near Harrison Avenue, Dets.

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Tips offered for backpack safety

If you’ve ever been about — either driving or walking — when school gets out (or when the kids are arriving for that matter) you’ve probably seen it before with some of the students.

They’re walking with what appears to be a bookbag (or backpack) with enough material inside it to last them for days on end. We often wonder how the kids are actually able to walk with that much stuff on their backs — and how there aren’t more injuries.

Well, fortunate for us, Hackensack Meridian Health has come out with a series of tips to ensure children’s backpacks aren’t too much of a burden and aren’t so overweight that they’ll hurt kids.

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“Kids come in complaining of back pain, and we find out it’s because they’re carrying 20-30 lbs. on their backs all day. For a sixth- or seventh-grader who only weighs 100 pounds, this is a lot.”

Merchant says a child really shouldn’t be carrying a backpack around all day that’s more than 20% of their body weight.

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• It’s interfering with extracurricular activities: If your child is losing interest in sports or other hobbies, because of back pain, that’s pretty significant.

• They’re having trouble sleeping: Similar to back pain interfering with extracurricular activities, back pain shouldn’t interfere with a child’s ability to sleep at night.

How to help kids get backpain relief “There are several routes you can take to help your child find relief from backpackinduced back pain,” Haynes says. “And the good news is, if you follow these recommendations, the back pain can be corrected.”

• Limit the weight of the backpack: This may be obvious, but reducing the amount of weight a child is carrying around is the simplest way to get relief. “This could mean visiting the school locker more often to pick up and drop off books, and carrying only what is needed for the next class, versus a whole day worth of books,” Merchant says.

• Find the right backpack: It helps to use a backpack with thick and padded shoulder straps, and a waist belt if possible. Another option is to use a rolling backpack that would be so much easier to move around.

• Focus on strengthening and stretching: It’s always good to offer another option if your kid refuses to change his/ her backpack or hit the locker more often. “It can be tough to change a teenager’s mind,” Merchant says. “When all else fails, building up abdominal and core strength, and regular stretching, can reduce back pain.”

• Go to physical therapy: “Unsure of exercises to do at home, or feel that professional help is needed to help guide your child? A physical therapist can be a great help, and get your child on the right track,” Haynes says.

• Heat or ice: In addition to everything mentioned above, heat and/or ice around the back can help provide some relief.

• Medication as a last resort: “Try to avoid medication if possible,” Merchant says. “But if the pain is severe enough, an occasional Motrin or Ibuprofen can help.”

“Children really shouldn’t have to deal with back pain at such a young age,” Haynes says. “Checking in on them regularly and suggesting these simple ways to prevent or reduce pain should alleviate any issues caused with heavy backpack use.”

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dozen people who live in The Observer’s readership area were arrested last week after the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office executed search warrants in Kearny, Harrison, the Ironbound section of Newark and locations in Monmouth and Ocean counties, resulting in the confiscation of approximately 23,000 grams of marijuana and two kilos of cocaine with a combinedestimated street value of $1.1 million, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose announced Tuesday, Aug. 27, in a joint statement.

It is alleged that drug dealers delivered to buyers at their homes or other locations throughout the Ironbound section of Newark in what was a retail business on wheels.

Buyers would call in their orders and drugs would be delivered shortly.

“These distributors operated in a way that made them feel they were immune from detection. The methods employed were designed to avoid attracting the attention of law enforcement. The distributors used non-descript vehicles. Having a wellestablished customer base gave the drug dealers a false sense of comfort,’’ Stephens said. “They thought they could sell narcotics with impunity.”

In addition to the cocaine and marijuana, seven guns, including a .223 assault rifle and 12-gauge shotgun, were recovered; nearly $300,000 in

U.S. currency; 62 oxycodone pills with a street value of $1,550; and three Xanax pills with a street value of $30.

Dubbed “Operation Short Storm,” the raids resulted in the arrest of 31 people. Another 16 have been charged but remain at large. In addition, 12 vehicles, including two Mercedes Benz 550 sedans, were seized.

The search warrants were executed on Aug. 22 and 23, by detectives from the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office along with officers from police agencies in Harrison, Kearny, Newark, Monmouth County and Ocean County.

Jewelry, including apparent Rolex, Brietling and Gucci watches, were also seized.

“As always, effective law enforcement is about partnership, whether it’s with other agencies or the community,” Ambrose said.

Below is a list of all defendants from The Observer’s readership are and their charges.

• Antonio Marques, 38, of Harrison, was charged with conspiracy, distribution of CDS. • Brian Teixeira, 29, of Kearny, was charged with conspiracy, possession of prescription legend drugs.

• Jovanni Perez, 39, of Kearny, was charged with conspiracy to distribute CDS. • Frank Cunha, 55, of Harrison, was charged with conspiracy to distribute CDS. • Jose Dacosta, 64, of Kearny, was charged with conspiracy to distribute CDS. • Jose Dealmeida, 35, of Kearny, was charged with conspiracy to distribute CDS.

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By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com A brand new fire boat that will be operated by the Secaucus Fire Department and be at the ready for the Kearny Fire Department whenever it might be needed was unveiled late last week and the apparatus was made possible by U.S. Rep Bill Pascrell Jr., D-9, who represents a good portion of the town.

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The marine vessel was funded through a $346,410 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant made available through FEMA’s Port Security Grant

Program — and which was secured through Pascrell’s efforts.

It’s one of countless firebased grants Pascrell has secured in his tenure as a member of Congress.

“Making sure our firefighters have the best tools to do their jobs and protect our communities is one of my number one priorities in Congress, and this boat is a fantastic tool to keeping watch over our diverse coastlines and Photo by Stephen Tighe

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As a major transportation hub, Secaucus serves as first responder to 15 bridges along the Passaic River and 14 bridges along the Hackensack River, including the century-old Portal Bridge in South Kearny.

The new fire rescue boat will be outfitted with

modern fire detection equipment to provide rapid emergency response along its coasts while meeting today’s firefighting vehicle safety standards.

Though the vessel will be stored and operated by the Secaucus Fire Department, it could quickly make its way along either the Passaic or Hackensack rivers for service to Kearny.

If it’s needed, Kearny would request mutual aid and Secaucus firefighters, specifically trained in marine operations, would sail it to West Hudson for use, according to Stephen Tighe, of Kearny, who serves as Pascrell’s New Jerseybased deputy press secretary and media spokesman.

Inaugural hike steps off on Sept. 7 The inaugural hike of the “General Philip Kearny Memorial Town Tour” steps off Saturday, Sept. 7.

Participants will gather and check-in at 9 a.m. on the lawn of VFW Post 1302 on Veterans Row on Belgrove Drive ,Kearny. The tour will begin promptly at 10 a.m. from the parking lot of the American Legion Post 99 and VFW Post 1302.

This self-guided 5.1-mile urban hike was developed to provide an opportunity to learn more about the culturally diverse history of Kearny.

Nathaniel Jablonski, a Life Scout and the Troop Guide of Unit 305, planned the

historical tour among 12 of Kearny’s notable monuments to bring Kearny’s rich history to life for his Eagle Scout Service Project, not only for Kearny residents but for anyone with interest.

Participants may earn a commemorative medal and patch of General Kearny once they complete the registration form and tour booklet.

To pre-register, send an email to GeneralKearny@ gmail.com. Registration forms will also be available on the day of the event.

For more information about the recording of the self-guided walking tour, visit www.VisitHudson.org.

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back at it, working very hard.

We were in the weight room, getting stronger, getting ready THE 2018 HIGH SCHOOL FOOT- for this year.” ball season was certainly one Leading the way for the to remember for the Golden Golden Bears is one of the Bears of Lyndhurst High most exciting players in the School. history of Lyndhurst football.

The Golden Bears posted The leader of the Bears is aca 9-2 record, setting a new tually someone with a fitting school record for wins in a nickname. season. They electrified the Senior Piotr Partyla (5-10, entire town with two wins 180) was given the nickname in the NJSIAA North Jersey “Misiu” when he was a baby.

Section 2, Group II playoffs Misiu is Polish for “Little against Hanover Park and Bear.” So Partyla is definitely Verona before falling in the a Golden Bear, with his curly state sectional title game to blond hair. rival Rutherford.

Partyla had a legendary But that season is part of the season in 2018, rushing for history books for head coach 1,696 yards and scored 26 Rich Tuero and his hardtouchdowns. Defensively, he working band of Bears. collected 87 tackles, including “We graduated a lot of good 15 quarterback sacks. That is players, but we have 26 senreally an epic season, one of iors this year that are ready to the finest seasons in Lyndgo,” Tuero said. “These kids hurst history. were there against Rutherford It put Partyla in the same last year and want to go back category as Lyndhurst legthere again. From the day ends like Tom Longo and Ted we left Rutherford, we were Shoebridge and Brian Kapp

and yes, even Petey Guerriero, the latter two who were named Observer Male Athlete of the Year their senior years.

Guerriero is tearing it up as the featured running back at Monmouth University.

“He’s ready to go,” Tuero said of Partyla. “He has the eye of the tiger. He put his college choice away (committing to Northern Illinois) and he’s now locked in and ready to go. No doubt about it, he’s the man here. And he leads by example. I think the other guys on the team are excited to play with him. I think his line is a lot bigger and stronger this year, which will help.

He’s bigger, stronger and faster. He’s the man and he knows he’s the man.”

Senior Anthony Lembo (511, 175) steps into the role as the starting quarterback.

“He can run it and he can throw it,” Tuero said. “He’s going to be a good mix of run-

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ing position at Harrison High School has been like a revolving door at an old bank or hotel.

One guy comes in while another one leaves.

A total of seven different men have held the position in the last 10 years. That’s not any level of consistency whatsoever.

Last year, the school hired one of their own, Danny Hicks, a guy who grew up literally across the street in Hudson Gardens, to be the sixth head coach in recent memory. He was a young man, just 25 years old, coaching at his alma mater.

It seemed perfect. Perhaps too perfect, as Hicks departed after just one season, posting a 5-5 record, headed off to become an assistant at American International College in Springfield, Mass.

Enter Brian Capriola. He’s the seventh in the litany of Harrison head football coaches. Capriola comes from good football stock, with stops at established football programs such as Mountain Lakes and St. Peter’s Prep. Capriola is young and energetic and is getting his crack at being a head football coach.

As the Blue Tide prepares for the 2019 season that kicks off this weekend, Capriola was asked about how the team has handled having the fourth different head coach in four years.

“They’ve done everything I’ve asked and more,” Capriola said. “From the first practice on, you could feel the excitement. The fact is, they gave me their trust right away. They blindly trusted me and I appreciated that.”

The Blue Tide had an aggressive preseason

scrimmage schedule, facing programs such as Passaic, River Dell and Capriola’s old haunts Mountain Lakes.

“I wanted to see if we could block and tackle,” Capriola said. “But they came in bright and early and were willing to work.

They showed me everything they were capable of doing and more. And they’re doing everything as a team, which is something I like. If there’s a problem that needs to be solved, they’re doing it together.”

One problem that doesn’t need to be remedied is the Blue Tide’s quarterback position, where senior Mateo DeSosa (5-11, 185) resides.

DeSosa is clearly the best signal caller that Harrison has produced since the legendary Ray Lucas graduated from the school more than 30 years ago. DeSosa threw for almost 2,000 yards last year and 19 touchdowns. He also rushed for nearly 800 more yards and scored eight touchdowns on his own. The young man can do it all. He’s one of the best quarterbacks in northern New Jersey – if not the very best.

Capriola is definitely impressed with his senior leader.

“He’s getting it more and more, where we want to go with the football,” Capriola said of DeSosa. “He’s so intelligent and he has a good knowledge of the offense.

We want to have him act on instinct, but also have the knowledge of the offense.

He has complete freedom with the offense. If he has a reason to do something, then I’m fine with it. I knew he could play, but he’s impressed me with his ability to absorb things. Whoever

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ner and thrower.”

Senior Chris McLaughlin (510, 205) is the team’s fullback.

“He blocks well, but he also gets the ball,” Tuero said.

Junior Anthony DeMarco (60, 175) is the last in the long line and litany of DeMarco football players in Lyndhurst history.

“He runs hard and hits the hole well,” Tuero said of DeMarco.

Senior John Rodriguez (6-3, 180), the basketball star, is now playing football as well.

“He’s a stud,” Tuero said of Rodriguez. “He has grown from last year. He’s stronger. He’s like a whole new kid. I think he’s going to be a breakout player this year.”

Senior Isaiah DeLaCruz (5-9, 150) is another receiver and target for Lembo.

“He can catch the ball well,” Tuero said of DeLaCruz. “He

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Senior Michael Renta (5-11, 200) is a transfer from Becton Regional and can play right away after his family moved to Lyndhurst.

“He’s a tough kid,” Tuero said. “He was a quarterback at Becton, but he’s a receiver with us. I knew that he was a good athlete.”

The tight end is senior Justin Gerena (6-2, 175), who missed all of last season with an

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The tackles are senior James Blake (6-1, 265) and senior Tarek Askin (6-1, 245). Blake is a three-year starter and a proven veteran. Askin was not a player at all last year, but has battled through and earned a spot.

The guards are seniors Tommy Ryan (6-0, 205) and Joe Cutola (6-0, 210), both of whom are three-year starters. Cutola’s brother Nick was the starting quarterback three years ago.

The center is sophomore Ethan Rodriguez (5-9, 205).

“I like this line,” said Tuero, a former lineman himself. “We have three-year starters returning. We have talent here. I trust this line as much as any line we’ve ever had. The older guys are able to guide the sophomore and tell him what to do.

It’s a really big thing to have.”

Defensively, the Golden Bears will have Ryan and Cutola at defensive end with Blake at nose tackle. Blake was the starter at the nose last year.

“I think he’s going to have a solid year for us,” Tuero said.

“I think he’s going to be a schol-

arship player. He’s much better defensively than offense.”

Partyla returns to his outside linebacker slot, where he collected all those tackles and sacks. Gerena is the other outside backer.

The inside linebackers are McLaughlin and senior Ismail Ay (5-10, 180).

Rodriguez is one of the cornerbacks, along with seniors Michael Failace (5-8, 170) and Daizae Tucker (5-9, 170), a transfer from New York.

The safeties are DeLaCruz and Lembo.

The Golden Bears open at Hawthorne on Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. and returns home to face nemesis and neighboring rival Secaucus on Sept. 13 at 7 p.m.

Tuero believes it can be a special season once again.

“If we stay the course and execute, if we stay together, we can have a successful season,” Tuero said.

And making sure that the Golden Bear with the golden boy looks and golden reputation stays healthy, then Lyndhurst should be golden come state playoff time.

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gets him (in college) is going to be very lucky, because he’s every bit of a college football player and more. I think he’s one of the better players in the state.”

The Blue Tide has two running backs that they can call upon. Capriola calls them “Thunder and Lightning.”

Senior Eric Feliz (6-1, 220) is “Thunder.” Senior Javion Olsen (5-8, 160) is “Lightning.”

“They’re both very active,” Capriola said. “Javion is one of the smartest football players I’ve ever coached. They can both do it all. Mateo might be the catalyst, but these two can really carry the load.”

The wide receiver corps is also talented, spearheaded by senior Jayden Fiori (5-10, 190), who is also a talented baseball player. On the gridiron, Fiori is getting the knack of the game.

“We moved him to the slot (receiver),” Capriola said.

“He’s starting to see the light.”

Daniel Rueda is a 6-3, 200-pound senior.

“He’s a good mismatch for most corners,” Capriola said

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of Rueda’s size. “He has good ball skills. He also can block well. He was a surprise to me.

I didn’t expect him to be so athletic.”

Anthony Zamora (5-10, 170) is another senior receiver.

“He can do it all,” Capriola said. “He’s smooth and tough.

We want to get him the ball in space.”

Zamora is also the backup quarterback.

Another receiver is junior Chris Mendez (5-10, 175). He had 65 receptions last year. It will be hard for him to duplicate that number, but the

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“Chris understands what’s good for the team,” Capriola said.

The tackles are senior Mathew Rodriguez (6-0, 230)

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Defensively, the Blue Tide employs a 4-2-5 alignment.

Rodriguez, Ruiz and Aguiar split time at defensive end. The nose tackle is senior Luis Santos (6-2, 200), along with Pina.

The linebackers are Mascellino and Rueda, whom Capriola likes a lot.

“He’s big and can play physical in the box,” Capriola said of Rueda.

The secondary features Zamora at cornerback and Mendez and Olsen at safety.

The Blue Tide opens the season with two games on the road against Saddle Brook on Saturday, Sept. 7 at 1 p.m. and then at New Milford Friday, Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. The Blue Tide’s first home game is Friday, Sept. 20 against Hawthorne at 7 p.m.

Capriola is still getting is lay of the land, but he’s getting there.

“I have a good coaching staff with me,” Capriola said. “I just can’t wait to see it all in action, see it start. We have the talent.

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That is, if DeSosa stays healthy and he’s running, throwing and doing all the things he has done for the last three years. If DeSosa is going, then so is Harrison.

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School, replacing DiGregorio who is recovering from offseason surgery. “I’m not going to even try to fill his shoes.

That’s impossible. And I’m not replacing him.”

DiGregorio still hopes to return sometime soon. He attended a recent scrimmage and speaks daily to Vick

J.D. VICK KNOWS FULL WELL that he is not Steve DiGregorio.

“The first thing I told the guys is that I’m not Coach D,” said Vick, the interim head football coach at Nutley High

about the progress of the Maroon Raiders.

It just made perfect sense to allow Vick to take over for the time being, considering that Vick has been an assistant coach with the program for the last decade and at one time was a successful head coach in his home state of

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“I’ve spent 26 years in coaching,” Vick said. “I was a head coach in Alabama for 12 years. I know what I’m doing.

And I love what I’m doing. I have a good relationship with the kids. It’s not difficult. I’ve coached pretty much every one of them on the lower levels. I know that we’re all trying to teach young boys into becoming men. All of the coaches have the best interests of the players in heart.”

In this season of transition, Vick is hoping to get assistance from his team leaders.

One of those is veteran quarterback Justin Lucia.

The 5-foot-10, 180-pound senior was the starter all of last season and had some experience calling the signals as well as a sophomore. Lucia can run the offense. He can run with the ball and throw the ball.

“I’m looking for him to do a little bit of both for us,” Vick said. “He’s improved since last year. We put a lot of work into his throwing. I think he’s more confident back there.”

The top running back is senior Dante Contella (5-10, 180), who is a prototypical Nutley football player, like a blue-collar worker who snaps up the chin strap and just goes to work.

“He’s a hard runner,” Vick said. “He’s a very tough player. He just quietly does his job. He’s the first one in

the weight room and the last one to leave. He’s a fine young man who also does well academically.”

Contella was Nutley’s representative in the prestigious Boys State program this summer.

The fullback is senior Dan Jennings (6-0, 220), another experienced grid product for the Maroon Raiders.

“He’s very physical,” Vick said. “He’s a good blocker, which is the first requirement of being a good fullback. He’s a tough runner who runs north-to-south.”

The wide receivers are junior Gennaro Longobardi (5-8, 170) and senior Chris Kruse (6-3, 190).

Kruse is an interesting story, having been a premier defender for the Maroon Raiders’ soccer program for the last three years, but decided to try his hand at football this fall.

“We were happy to have him come out for the team,” Vick said. “He’s came out in the spring and showed some promise. I think he’s really stepped up to the challenge of being a football player.”

Another senior receiver is Aidan Ozdimir (6-3, 190), who is coming out for football again after sitting out last season. Ozdimir is a varsity basketball player at the school.

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He is nia complicated by leukemia, The generosity of love she North Arlington, Kearny.

Arlington. also survived by his sisters surrounded by loved ones. had for her familyand andMarie close Shiva took place earlier this Born in Harrison, Charles Veronica Bennett Born June 25, 1948, in friends, andwas herpredeceased willingness by week in Kearny. For condolived in Kearny for the past Cahill, and Brooklyn, one of Roberta’s ex- to fix any problem for them, lences or more information, 60 years. After serving in the eight brothers and sisters. tracurriculars at Tilden High big or small, was unmatched. visit www.edenmemorial.com Marine Corps., he worked as In lieu of flowers, donations School (Class of ’66) was Mail last 16 months earth a tanner for Seton Leather in inHer his memory may beon made to or call 201-947-EDEN. Squad Secretary. That role were filled with unrivaled joy Newark for many years before the Alzheimer’s Association. came in handy years later after the birth of her grandGEORGE A. KEE retiring. An avid and worldwhen she met and married son, Milo, who stamped a perGeorge A. Kee died Aug. 25, AGOSTINHO DA ROCHA class softball player, Charles her devoted husband, Arthur manent smile upon the face of 2019. was enshrined into the Softball CARDOSO Jackson, a letter carrier. hisAgostinho “Bubby.” Da While herCartime He was 94.

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Rocha Their 39th wedding anall of us was unexpectBorn in Scotland, he had Charles was the beloved hus- with doso, 84, of Kearny, died Aug. niversary would have been short, we take comfort in lived in North Arlington for band of Sally (nee McMahon). edly 6, 2019, at Mountainside HospiAug. 31. the happiness he brought her.

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George had served in the A Progressive, Welcoming Church the Anglican Tradition Distinction, Roberta trotted Roberta was preceded in British Army Royal Engithe globe as an organizer and death by her father Samuel neers. He was a retired boiler Sunday Mass tour escort. She instilled in Rothberg and mother Gerengineer at Mountainside her family a sense of won2:30Rothberg.

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••• At 12:59 p.m., Officer Nicholas Funk responded to Walmart, where security had detained Dyani Crute, 20, of East Orange, for allegedly concealing 45 haircare items, valued at $228.62, under a blanket in a child’s stroller and trying to leave without pay-

RAIDERS from 16 “He’s a good target,” Vick said. “He’s a hard worker who picked up the offense well.”

The tight end is sophomore Matthew Harbison (6-2, 200), who is the son of Nutley basketball and baseball coach

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At 4:27 p.m., it was off to Walmart for Officers Kevin Matos and Christos Manolis on a report that Marielena Rodriguez, 26, of East Orange, had under-scanned $301.89 worth of seafood, steak, clothing, home décor and other assorted merchandise at the self-checkout register and attempted to leave without paying. She was arrested, charged on a shoplifting

At 9:54 p.m., Officer Kevin Carvalho, on patrol in the area of Passaic Avenue and Afton Street, observed a white Honda Pilot and a black Hyundai Sonata driving erratically. Carvalho stopped both vehicles on Passaic and was approached by the Honda driver, a 31-year-old Newark man who stated that the operator of the Hyundai had punched his vehicle while it was stopped for the traffic light in front of K-Mart, causing damage to the passenger-side panel. According to the victim,

Bob Harbison. The younger Harbison has a bright future on the gridiron.

“He’s very coachable and loves to learn,” Vick said. “It’s a new position for him.”

Harbison was primarily a quarterback before this season and will remain as the Maroon Raiders’ backup

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The offensive line has some size and experience.

Junior Billy Searle (6-3, 300) and senior Matthew Jaworski (5-10, 220) are the tackles. Both started last season. Juniors Jordan DiFalco (6-2, 230) and John Vandeventer (6-0, 210) are the guards and both also

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“He knows how to get after the quarterback,” Vick said of Jennings.

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Condo- 12 year old spacious townhouse. Hamilton model. 1580 SF. Refrigerator, Gas range, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer & Microwave included. Central Air. 2-Story high ceiling in Dining Rm. W/W carpeting throughout. Above-range microwave & tankless water heater one-year old. 1-car garage plus 1 additional covered parking. Gym, Clubhouse & swimming pool onsite. Free shuttle buses to and from Harrison Path Station. Asking $449,000

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KEEGAN from 1 ing the landfill took to social media as he so often does to once again slam the state, because these ultrahigh readings are supposed to result in the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority being fined.

Yet no fines have been issued of late, he says.

“Our state government needs to prioritize public health and environmental protection. I continue to get silence from the governor and DEP on the s-owned Keegan Landfill,” Santos wrote. “There were hydrogen sulfide (H2S) exceedances from the Keegan Landfill every day this month except for Aug. 3.

“On two consecutive dates in August, the readings were over 1,000 ppb! These repeated exceedances violate the DEP’s Notice of Violation dated June 5, 2019, in which DEP instructs NJSEA to ‘immediately cease emitting hydrogen sulfide in concentrations exceeding 30 ppb over any 30 minute period at or

safety of our children in July and August depending on the readings. How do we protect our residents who live in that area?

“Our Governor ran on being ‘Green,’ environmentally protective of our great state. Well he is missing the mark by a long shot in Kearny. Our residents continue to suffer with health challenges, the smell and the quality of life. Gov. Murphy needs to sign the order and close the landfill and allow a permanent cover to end the noxious gasses that permeate our Town of Kearny.”

Meanwhile, there has still been no decision in the court case instituted by the Town of Kearny v.

NJSEA. The town is seeking the permanent closure of the Keegan Landfill with the installation of an impermeable cap that would prohibit moisture from entering and the H2S gases from escaping.

That case kicked off well over a month ago — July 25 — and was heard by Judge Jeff Jablonski of Kearny.

Five highest H2S readings at the Keegan in August Source: NJSEA beyond the property line.’

“The regulatory threshold is 30 ppb, above which there are health impacts, such as irritation of nose, eyes and throat irritation and potential respiratory difficulties … Due to these H2S exceedances, there have been several closures of the Harvey Field recreational soccer complex, which is within 1,000 feet of the landfill, and cancellation of soccer practice and band practice at the high school stadium.

“I have repeated my plea to the Governor’s Office and DEP that Keegan be permanently closed with an impervious-synthetic cover over the entire landfill surface to prevent gasses from escaping and moisture from entering the landfill (moisture enables the decomposition of sheet rock which produces the H2S gas). But no response. Why have no violations been issued to NJSEA for the daily H2S emissions in the month of August, including

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astronomical reads of 1,000 ppb?”

Council President Carol Jean Doyle, the longestserving Kearny elected official, is equally as dissatisfied with what’s going on.

“Once again Kearny residents are exposed to hydrogen sulfide from the Keegan Landfill with readings over and beyond safe for the month of August,” Doyle said.

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HARRISON Newly Renovated 2nd Fl of 2 Family: 2 BR, Full Bath, EIK, Laundry, Off St Parking $1,500/ mo. + util. 1 1/2 mos. security. No Smoking (201) 948-4138 15W03

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S

sg. Jorge Oliveira spent many a day at the VFW Post 1302 on Belgrove Drive in Kearny.

The former Essex County Sheriff’s Officer was universally loved there.

And yet tragically, he died while fighting in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan on Oct. 19, 2011.

But four years ago, Jennifer Long, the commander of the Kearny branch of the VFW, said she knew she had to do something to honor Oliveira’s memory — and so in 2015, it was the very first 5K in his memory.

“He was a member of the Sheriff’s Department in Essex County,” Long told The Observer’s Jim Hague in 2015. “We wanted to do something to honor him and his memory.”

And it wasn’t just that race in 2015. It’s taken place every year since.

It drew all sorts of people — as it always seems to do.

And it was a reminder of the ultimate sacrifice Oliveira made nearly eight years ago.

According to reports, the National Guardsman, who was born in Cantanhede, Portugal, and who lived in Newark, was killed in action in Afghanistan when insurgents attacked his unit with an IED. He was assigned to security forces 2nd Battalion, 113th Infantry.

He began his military service in 1997 and then joined the Guard six years later.

Aside from his service in the Middle East, Oliveira also spent time in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and also served the people of New Orleans, who had lost ever so much, during Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

Essex County Sheriff Armando Fontura recalled immediately following his death that Oliveira never took a sick day in 10 years of service to that department. He was never

late for a shift, either.

Hundreds of police and members of the military attended his funeral, the Mass for which took place at the Cathedral-Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark.

Then Gov. Chris Christie attended the Mass and said, at the time, Oliveira was “an American patriot committed to the great virtues and principles of our country.”

When he died, he was, at that moment, the 140th New Jersey resident to lose his life in the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Five years ago, a bronze statue was dedicated in Oliveira’s memory at a park in Essex County.

Oliveira’s family told the media, not too long after he died, that he planned on “traveling the world” after his final tour ended. He had already bought a home in Elizabeth. And yet tragedy prevented any of that from being realized.

All these years later, the man’s ultimate sacrifice is still remembered in a town where his connection was small, but where his impact was immeasurably great.

As for the race itself, there were several heats, all based on age. Several local residents fared well.

In the male 20 to 25 category, Christopher Vezos, of Kearny, finished in first place. In the female 36 to 50 category, Rosalia Diaz, of Kearny, placed second. In the male 36 to 50 category, Joe Nigro, of Kearny, finished third.

In the female 51 and older category, Lucy Sarabando, of Kearny, finished first.

In the male 13 and younger category, Adam Valenzuela, of Nutley, placed third. In the female and male 14 to 19 categories, it was all Kearny — Stephanie Reveco and Ryan Rivera finished first, Julia Sierzputkowski and Brendan Solano finished second and Katelyn Millar and Nicholas Xavier finished third. And in the female 20 to 35 category, Desiree Grace placed second.

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There weren’t just humans at the annual 5K Run in memory of Jorge Oliveira. Here, a firefighter spends some time with this Yorkie having given it some water to stay nice and hydrated.

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