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THIS WEEK IN SPORTS Two Lyndhurst HS star-athletes sign college letters, one for wrestling, the other for softball. See page 9

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CAPPING AS PLANNED 14 months after Keegan closure, NJSEA sealing project still on schedule

Story by Kevin Canessa & Photo by Deborah Garcia

t’s been 14 months since residents got the “miraculous” news that the Keegan Landfill, after months of fighting and filling the air with the smell of rotten eggs would finally close. And, it appears

the process to fill and cap the landfill is still on track, despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Officials at the NJSEA report that since March 2020, the Keegan Landfill, located off the Bergen Avenue extension in Kearny, has been receiving an average of 20,000 cubic yards per month of soil for grading and contouring the landfill in preparation for final

capping. The soil is currently being placed on the eastern portion of the landfill (furthest away from Schuyler Avenue). It is important to note — the delivery of this soil is the only material permitted to be taken to the landfill. Nothing else may be dumped there as the landfill is permanently closed. The process is being monitored

by consultants for the Town of Kearny who make regular visits to the site. Placement of soil on the eastern portion of the landfill was to commenced in late September. The Town of Kearny is copied on all NJSEA submissions to the NJDEP including, but not limited to, daily hydrogen sulfide monitoring data See KEEGAN, Page 16

Kearny firefighter says he’s being unfairly forced to retire By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com

uthorities here wanted a Kearny firefighter, who says he was injured

during on-the-job training in February 2019, to be forced to take a disability retirement, but the firefighter says it is still his hope to return to work, two years after the reported injury.

At a meeting of the Kearny Mayor and Council on Feb. 9, a resolution that would have allowed the town to begin the process of an involuntary disability retirement on behalf of Thomas Grieb was tabled

after several members of the council argued they weren’t properly briefed on the facts surrounding the case. Grieb took the unusual step of speaking publicly at the council meeting. Cases similar

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to his are usually discussed in a closed session, not open to the general public. However, Grieb waived his right to keep the matter private, opting instead for a public discussion See KFD, Page 8

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Comic genius Judy Tenuta returns to Applause Radio By JoAnn Barton Special to The Observer Since Applause Radio Show (ARS) came to life, I have met some of the most amazing people. They all have something special about them in their own way. A couple of months ago, I met the sweetest and kindest human being, and we became fast friends. I immediately had to have her on the show so I could share with you the delight she has come to be to me and so many others. I am speaking of actress, director and author Elaine Ballace. I remember her — believe it or not — as playing the girlfriend to Juan Epstein on “Welcome Back Kotter,” but she has done so much more than that. Known as “CAMP,” Elaine from her roles and movies she has done, I find her to be extremely talented in just being herself. Ballace has been in the entertainment industry since she was a child. Her beginnings as a professional ice skater has brought joy to all walks of life. Her campy

style really comes through in “The Misadventures of Camp Elaine” and the “Rich and the Ruthless.” It really shows off her “CAMP.” If you love “Campy” comedy, you will love Ballace. She is currently starring in a 2020 release that takes you back to when actors acted — something that you just cannot find anymore. It is two people who carry the entire movie just speaking with each other in one room. “Love Without Hairs” on Amazon Prime is about a low-class hooker (played by Ballace) and her customer (played by Anthony Gaeta) who find a way to take an awkward situation have it make sense as they bring it all together. Other than her love of making people happy, she has her sidekick/ love and best friend Oreo, who is the cutest dog you have ever seen, and he is such a good boy. Speaking of Oreo, Ballace has released a new book along with Oreo that is somewhat of a cheerleading book to help folks get into the mood and inspire them to start writing.

“How to Write a Book: Camp Elaine Style with Oreo,” is really a special treat. The inscription I received on my copy was not only touching but inspiring. That is Elaine for you. “The book originally started as a joke,” Ballace said. But with COVID-19, it took a different turn. While we are all experiencing some craziness, everyone has a unique story. Ballace would like everyone’s to be told and it really is amazing how we can all see or do the same exact thing, but we all see it in different ways. The book lets you tell your story pandemic story and save it for posterity and compare stories with others someday. As Ballace puts it, “let the truth be told and write the correct history of this time.” Ballace and Oreo cheer you on to get you started and it gives advice and guidance to keep you going. I for one, need more pages to fill it up but there you have it, I have a different story than you do. All Ballace’s work may be found

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KPD: Help sought to ID hit & run truck driver By Capt. Tim Wagner Kearny Police Department

n Feb. 12 at 7:55 a.m., several officers were dispatched to Truck Routes 1&9 near Jacobus Avenue for a report of a bicyclist struck by a vehicle. Officer Sean Wilson arrived to find a 44-year-old Harrison woman who had apparently been struck by a vehicle which then fled the scene. The bicyclist, who was seriously injured, was being tended to by an off-duty Budd Lake EMT who had applied a tourniquet to one of her legs. Officer Wilson assisted with aggressive firstaid measures, applying his own tourniquet to the woman’s other leg, as it appeared she had sustained serious injuries to both legs. The Kearny Fire Department and Kearny EMS arrived on scene and took over care of the patient, who was transported to Jersey City Medical Center. The Hudson County

Regional Collision Investigation Unit is investigating the crash and are seeking the public’s help in locating a vehicle of interest which is described as a container trailer, with a red tractor, that has a business logo or white lettering on the passenger-side door, (see grainy image) last seen traveling south on Route 440 past Danforth Avenue, in Jersey City. Anyone with information

helpful to the investigation is asked to contact the Office of the Hudson County Prosecutor at (201) 915-1345 or to leave an anonymous tip at www.hudsoncountyprosecutorsofficenj.org/homicide-tip/. ••• On Feb. 10 at 9:14 p.m., Officer Anthony Oliveira and

several backup officers were sent to Walmart on a report of a knife-wielding woman burning items inside the store. In the toy department, Officer Oliveira encountered the woman, a 19-year-old Jersey City resident whom he later learned had been reported as a suicidal missing person to Jersey City police after she called a suicide hotline. Her whereabouts at the time of that call had apparently been unknown. Store security was directing customers away from the woman as Officer Oliveira approached to find her holding the knife in her hand and making threats. Upon seeing the officer, the woman reportedly kept the knife pointed toward him and began walking about, threatening to harm others and kill herself. She also reportedly questioned the officer as to whether his gun was real or was a taser. Officer Oliveira was able to

POLICE BEAT establish a rapport with the woman, eventually convincing her to drop her knife. She was then safely taken into custody by Officers Oliveira and Jose Perez-Fonseca. Walmart management later filled in the officers that the woman had been brought to their attention when she lit a rack of clothing on fire with a lighter. That fire was quickly extinguished. When people approached the woman, she allegedly drew her knife and threatened customers, leading to the police being called. The woman was charged with arson, criminal mischief, aggravated assault on a police officer and weapons offenses. She was transported to a local hospital for a medical evaluation.

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Sports......................................................................................Page 9

Business Directory.................................................................Page 15

Health & Wellness Directory...............................................Page 11

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SCHOOL HAPPENINGS Roosevelt School announces MP 2 honor roll

Antonio Moyano, principal of Roosevelt School in Kearny, announces the following students have attained Principal’s honors or honors for the second marking period of the 2020-2021 school year. Principal’s Honors – Grade 6 – Victor AliceaMendez, Isabella Almanzar, Isabella Alvarez Ruiz, Alexa Antunes, Eva Bonavota, Michael Bosveld, Casey Brown, Zachary Byrne, Jaymie Cambrelen, Bradley Cepin, John Corbett, Angelina Farinhas, Anlly Gonzalez Bonilla, Abaigeal Granelli, Matthew Kubowicz, Taraji Mays, Colin McKenna,

Alanize Mendoza, Algeline Ross Mendoza, Brendon More and Hailey Paris. Grade 5 – Gabriel Bernardes, Daniel Bystrowski, Steven Cedeno, Delilah Ferreira, Sophia Garzon, Joseph Iorio, Peter Kintos, Casey Logue, Xaydii Mendoza, Juliet Olsen, Dania Ortiz, Matthew Peldunas, Lizzie Reyes and Jake Weber. Grade 4 - Lilia Bonavota, Abigail Buchanan, Luis Cadaval DeMatos, Kaelyn Carlen, Gianna Covello, Lexi Duarte, Aralyn Hernandez, Euan Lim, Sophia Lima, Anna Matos, Samantha Ribeiro, Jayden Santos, Lucas Serodio, Eva Sha, Valentina Ugarte and Matthew Whitehead. Honors – Grade 6 – Jaelynn Achong, Cristiano Alves, Gianna Cruz, Elizabeth Fontan-Pallares,

Julie Leroy, Kaden Santos, Anthony Serans and Vivian Torres. Grade 5 — Khalil Abad, Mamadou Bah, Oliver Dabrowski, Jasmin Galarza-Vele, Tyler Gomes, Nathaniel Jimenez, Kevin Kinsley, James Mara, Tyler Olechowski, Shilah Olsen, Bree Rocco, Galia Santander, Michael Szymanski, Alejandro Torres Silva, Jacob Tryak and Aleksander Wolsza. Grade 4 – Isabella Antunes, Daniel Balboa, Jayden Cabrera, Leah Carranza, Lucas DeAlmeida, Cora Espana, William Franchino, Layla Hernandez, Arianna Hernandez Guissa, Mia Jimenez, Samantha Kingalahua, Darren Mora, Michael Ostros, Kaitlin Pateiro, Alanis Pena Dantas, Adrian Rodriguez, Emily Rodriguez, Brenna Taylor and Julia Tryak.

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Franklin School announces December Students of the Month

Yvonne Cali, principal of Franklin School in Kearny, announces the December Students of the Month. These students were chosen based on this month’s mantra, “We Love a Challenge.” Angela Rios-Matos, Justin Novillo, Johan Cano, John Joseph Picorelli, Dominick Rizzi, Murilo Capobianco Ramos, James Tasigchana, Kailee Pinto, Lianna Zacarias Henriquez, Arwa Moukraj, Abigail Paucar, Leslie Fuentes Perez, Sophia Miranda Perez, Steven Arias, Nicolas Ortiz Paltin, Cayden Janeira, Alina Jimenez, Harshika Pasunuri,Kamila Perez, Anderson Troya-Escobar, Anneliese Ramos, Samuel Garcia-Ojeda, Jaad Brito, Camila Cao, Daniell Evangelista, Alexander Hamilton, Jaaziel Rivas, Brayden Castillo, Brizydes Martinez Hernandez, Jae Silva, Benjamin Reyes, Mariel Macias Pincay, Adonis Rodriguez Espino,Joshua Richardson, Tomas Carrera Castro, Romina Mosquera Alvarado, Emery Tufino, Gennesis Juarez, Ezekiel Perez Mejia, Estrella Valderrama, Rosa Torres Rosero, Julian Alvarado, Aeden Vega, Sebastian Henao,Isabela DeCampos,Paloma Moledo Pineiro, Hazel Calderon Ramirez, Lucas Paz,Aditi Jani, Emmanuel Cartagena, Mia Acevedo, Joao Pedro Moura, Julissa Huancaya, Paul Autar,Melissa Moto,Josephine Kelly,Leah Enriquez,Liza Savytska,Maria Zapata Calle,Daniela Payano,Jennifer Chevasco Garcia,Benjamin Garcia and Shannon Ryan.

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Continued from Page 2 woman I cannot believe I have the honor to have become friends with graced me with her presence. The great, side splitting, satirist, comedian Judy Tenuta. Tenuta, who has visited ARS in the past, joined me for a Special Valentine’s Day broadcast. We had so much fun. Tenuta had her trademark accordion strapped to her chest and sang a couple of tunes on the air. Once in particular, “The Pope Song,” is hilarious. She has always sung and played her accordion in her act and garnered the honor of being a two-time Grammy nominee for it, as well as two stars on different Walks of

Fame — one in Las Vegas and one in Palm Springs, California, the home of classic Hollywood. During the week of Feb. 8, the Love Goddess goes into full gear. Tenuta touches everyone everyday but during the season of love, she wants everyone to be loved and to be your Valentine. She stresses that you do not need to be in a relationship to enjoy Valentine’s Day. Spend it with whoever you love, but do not let the commercialization of the day itself mar you if you do not have a significant other. Let the Love Goddess be your Valentine and just enjoy the day being happy and kind to one another, something she also emphasizes that we should do every day and I wholeheartedly agree

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The Observer | www.theobserver.com for those in need and trust me, you will get your answer. She does not hold back. Need love advice? Reach out to her on Facebook and she’ll be more than happy to steer you in the right direction and make you pee your pants laughing in the process. Tenuta did many interviews and broadcasts for Valentine’s Day to spread the joy and happiness of love. The following day, she with her. was to appear for a taping Beside being humorous of “Hollywood Squares.” A and doing what she does so busy woman indeed taking well for an exceptionally advantage of everything life long time, she is also an offihas to offer, Tenuta’s movie ciant to marry couples. She “Desperation Boulevard” is loves doing it and her huge currently streaming on AmaLGBTQ following loves that zon Prime. she can do it for them.advertising@theobserver.com She Michelle 201-991-1600 I have a feeling that these is truly a woman who loves Newspaper: two beautiful ladies will be love. back on ARS very soon. To She also offers love advice

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Thoughts & Views EDITORIAL

Curb your dogs ... please!

earny resident Eileen Verdi generally has a good finger on the pulse of what’s happening in her beloved town. And when she doesn’t like something, she often speaks out, just as she did when the Keegan Landfill saga dragged on in 2019. She was upset, again, on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, when the Kearny mayor and council meet on Zoom. This complaint was about something equally as horrid in smell, but it’s something we could all fix without the need for the stroke of the governor’s pen — picking up dog poop from the streets. The John Hay Avenue resident says it’s become a “major problem” in her neighborhood — from John Hay to Schuyler Avenue. But it’s not just there. No matter where she goes, she says she sees entirely too many instances where people allow their pooches to go, without picking it up afterward. We concur. This is a major issue plaguing Kearny’s streets, and it’s something easily fixed. Lazy dog owners need to do their part by scooping it up after the dog leaves a mess. While there are fines for not picking up the mess, it’s entirely difficult to enforce, Mayor Alberto G. Santos noted, because the town can ill afford to send anyone out to enforce the law. Of course, he says given the number of Ring cameras out there, it could be possible to catch the violators on video — and the little blue light that comes on when the cameras are active could serve as a deterrent if the offenders notice them as they prepare to scram without the pickup. Here’s the bottom line, nonetheless — people, if you have a dog (and many more people do now because of the pandemic), just pick it up and discard the poop properly. Remember what it was like long ago when no one curbed their dogs — and your shoes would be covered in it because of an accidental misstep? Do you really want that to possibly happen? Of course you don’t. So for crying out loud, to the small number of offenders, do the right thing and don’t leave your pup’s mess for someone else. There’s not much else more disgusting than to do otherwise.

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Thank you, Rep. Pascrell, for sponsoring the ‘For the People Act’ in 2019

To the Editor: I write to publicly thank my representative, Bill Pascrell Jr., for co-sponsoring the For the People Act in 2019. I am grateful to have a representative who understands the need to address what is broken in our democracy. It is my sincere hope that all members of Congress will now actively support and vote for the current version, For the People Act of 2021. I urge all citizens to reach out to their own representatives immediately to demand that the protections in this act now become law. The For the People Act would protect all Americans, regardless of political party.

It would secure each individual’s right to vote, and thereby, to speak, by fostering citizen-funded elections and ethics reforms, eliminating gerrymandering (something in which both parties engage to try to stack the voting district in their favor) and reducing corporate influence and attempts at discrimination. We need honest elections. Without protections, we will lose the ability of our citizens to affect their own destiny. Our country, as our founding leaders envisioned it, will cease to exist forever. Judith Mender Rutherford

Honoring Harriet Tubman doesn’t have to come at the expense of Andrew Jackson

To the Editor: I don’t see where dishonoring one person to honor another makes any sense, unless of course your plan is to further divide the country. I’m referring to taking Andrew Jackson’s picture off of the $20 bill and replacing it with Harriet Tubman. A better solution to honor Tubman would be to create another denomination -- let’s say a $30 bill With so many Americans deserving of being

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Continued from Page 1 of his case. “(I am a) firefighter with town of Kearny, speaking on behalf of Resolution 88, the approving of the application of disability retirement initiated on the behalf of the Town of Kearny,” Grieb said. ‘As you may or not know, I was injured on the job as a result of work related training exercise which occurred on Feb. 10, 2019, at Gunnel Oval, doing forcible entry drills on structures that were to be demolished by contractors to remediate, install new fields. “The structures were deemed safe for us to train on. This incident

was witnessed by several firefighters on duty that day. I also reported the incident to multiple captains, deputy chiefs and the chief of the department (who, at the time, was Steven Dyl — Joseph Mastandrea is now chief.) “However, despite knowing that my injuries were work-related, the department has failed to provide me with medical treatment. In addition, I have been required to use my personal sick time and my personal health benefits, which violates worker compensation laws. Furthermore, I’m still undergoing treatment, so even if I did qualify for the involuntary ordinary disability, filing an application for disability now

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Kearny’s labor counsel, was at the Zoom-based meeting, and spoke on behalf of the town. “I think what Firefighter Grieb references, whether it’s work related or not, is an issue for worker’s comp,” he said. ‘The issue for the town really at this point is what to do with an individual who basically has been out for over a year and has used up all his accumulated sick time. I mean, he’s indicated he still under treatment. “We have nothing from the treating physician indicating when or if he’s able to come back to work. He was sent was sent for a functionalcapacity assessment by the town, and that assessment indicated the individual is unable to perform his work duties as a firefighter. So on behalf the town, we determined and consulted with the administrator that he meets the requirements for ordinary disability retirement and that was communicated to him. He could certainly pursue either an ordinary accidental disability retirement on his own. At this point, he’s indicated that he is.” Speaking on behalf of Grieb, Firefighter Ed McKeown pleaded with the town to simply table the matter to give Grieb more time to present his own medical assessments. The matter ultimately was tabled by a narrow 4-3 vote with Councilmembers Carol Jean Doyle, Marytrine DeCastro, Peter Santana and Jerry Ficeto voting in favor and Mayor Alberto G.

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Santos and Councilmembers Eileen Eckel and Albino Cardoso voting against tabling. (Councilmembers Susan McCurrie and Richard Konopka were both absent.) Prior to the vote, however, there was additional, somewhat terse, discussion among a few members of the governing body. “I just feel there’s a lot of unknowns and would like to get the whole picture before I can vote on this,” Santana said. “I’m just not comfortable.” In response, Eckel said: “My only comment — we all have the right to have our questions answered. I am basing my decision on the recommendation of the chief of the department and the legal counsel. We’ve had 13 months to deal with this situation. … It’s time to move forward.” In response, Council President Carol Jean Doyle chimed in, seemingly displeased with Eckel’s response. “With all due respect, I just heard about this when I got my packet (of resolutions and ordinances to be moved that night),” she said. “I didn’t know anything about it, so I feel — my real question is — I’d like to know when he reported this. I wanted that detail and since he couldn’t tell me, I want to table.” That reporting date could not immediately be ascertained. Grieb appeared willing to share the date, but was prohibited from speaking when he chimed in during the council’s discussion.

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Nutley’s teams ﬁnally get on the hardwood While some local basketball teams have played as many as eight games already, Nutley High School’s two squads didn’t play a single game until last Friday due to shutdowns and quarantines caused by the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. The Nutley girls’ squad played its first game last Friday and had another one on Saturday, with a 47-33 victory over Payne Tech of Newark evening the Maroon Raiders’ record to 1-1. The Maroon Raider boys didn’t tip off their season until Saturday when they defeated Montclair Kimberley Academy, 55-45. Nutley head girls’ coach Larry Mitschow felt a little guilty about his team not playing until last week. “That’s because I was the one who got them shut down,” said Mitschow, who tested positive for the coronavirus two weeks ago. Mitschow’s positive test led to the two-week quarantine. “We then had to wait for the results,” Mitschow said. “The players got re-tested. We then practiced Wednesday and Thursday before playing Friday. After being out for 15 days, I thought that the rust would be more prevalent.” Mitschow said that ath-

letic director Joe Piro has been active trying to find more games for his team to play. “Right now, if everything works out well, we have 13 games,” Mitschow said. “Piro has been so helpful to get the schedule together. I’m just so pumped to be playing. It’s a great feeling seeing my kids line up for the National Anthem.” In the win over Payne Tech, Liana Minchini, Mackenzie Albert and Stephanie Luberto all had 10 points each and Alex Twomey had eight. “It’s our goal to have that kind of scoring each game,” Mitschow said. “Every game, it could be different.” Incredibly, in the Super Essex Conference-American Division, University is 6-0, West Essex is 4-4 and West Orange is 6-3. Yet, the Maroon Raiders have played just two games. “We’re a young team,” Mitschow said. “For our team to bounce back and beat Payne Tech was a good test for us. We played real well. We learned from our mistakes.” The Nutley boys’ squad had to wait until Saturday to tip off their season, also due to quarantine restrictions. See VIEW, Page 11

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Lyndhurst senior wrestler Anthony DeMarco signs his national letter of intent to wrestle at Sacred Heart University in the fall. RIGHT: Lyndhurst senior softball standout Alexa Borino signs her national letter of intent to play softball at Pace University next year.

By Jim Hague ogsmar@aol.com When Anthony DeMarco suffered a knee injury during the Lyndhurst High School Senior Night football game against Saddle Brook last September, the Golden Bear senior didn’t know what it meant for his college plans. DeMarco, the standout two-sport athlete at the school, knew that his football career was over, but he didn’t want the knee injury to dampen any hopes he had of becoming a collegiate wrestler, which is his main sport. “I already had torn the MCL (medial collateral ligament) in that knee,” DeMarco said. “It was unfortunate how it happened. I just cut off the knee and went right to the ground. As soon as I went

down, I knew it was bad. I heard it pop.” Although this time, the injury was far worse. DeMarco tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his knee. The ACL injury is far more extensive and has a longer rehabilitation process. The injury meant that DeMarco was going to have to miss the entire wrestling season of his senior year. “I thought that maybe I could go to a JUCO ( junior college) for two years or perhaps D-III (NCAA Division III),” DeMarco said. However, one of the schools that DeMarco showed interest in never lost faith in him. “I had a long talk with Coach (John) Clark of Sacred Heart,” DeMarco said. “It was one of the schools I

intended to apply to. Coach Clark told me that the program was up and running. I knew that (Lyndhurst assistant coach and former Queen of Peace wrestler) Andrew Polidore wrestled there, so I thought it could be a good fit.” Sacred Heart in Fairfield, Connecticut is an NCAA Division I wrestling program, so they can offer scholarships. “Once I went to visit there, I knew it was going to be a good fit,” said DeMarco, who signed his national letter of intent with the school last week. “It’s not too far away from home. If I get homesick, I can come home and get some home cooking and see See LYNDHURST, Page 10

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able to be spotted by the top colleges, even though there was no high school softball Continued from Page 9 season last spring. Borino said that she played my family. It’s probably the club softball for the East perfect distance for me to do Coast Tsunami, a team she my own thing and still be close has been with since sixth to home.” grade. Since DeMarco will sit out “My club coach sent the this upcoming wrestling sea- Pace coach an email and son rehabilitating his knee, he said that Pace was one of my more than likely will sit out top schools,” Borino said. “I his freshman year as a medireally liked how close knit cal redshirt. everyone was there. It was a “But after that, I’ll be ready small enough school where to go,” said DeMarco, who fin- everyone felt like they were ished second in the districts part of a community. I saw the last year. softball team play in the fall DeMarco wasn’t the only and I felt like I was capable of Lyndhurst senior to sign a fitting in and playing at that national letter last week. level.” Alexa Borino, the standout Pace is an NCAA Division II centerfielder for the Golden school. Bears’ softball team, signed Because of the pandemic her NLI to attend Pace Unicausing the cancellation of versity next fall. last softball season, Borino Borino said that she was said that she had to send out

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portant to come from a small town like Lyndhurst and get a chance like this. If you can play the game, you can accomplish anything you want. I’m one of those who got that opportunity. I was always thinking of getting recruited and getting a chance like this.” Now, Borino can concentrate on having a solid senior season for the Golden Bears. “We’re a very good team,” Borino said. “I think we have a lot to prove. We’re playing a tough schedule.” DeMarco comes from a long line of athletes in his family. His father, Robert, was a two-sport athlete in his heyday and his older brothers Bobby and Matthew were also fine athletes at Lyndhurst. Bobby DeMarco is currently in law school in Colorado and Matthew DeMarco is a football player at Montclair State.

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His cousin Michael was a great wrestler at St. Mary’s of Rutherford, where he wrestled for Lyndhurst head coach Scot Weaver. “I always looked up to my brothers and my cousin Mike,” DeMarco said. “I always wanted to be a wrestler like them. It feels good to get the opportunity to wrestle in college. Coach Weaver always talked about this happening. It feels good to be able to achieve it.” DeMarco will major in journalism with an emphasis on sports media and minor in sports management. He said that he has yet to meet Sacred Heart athletic director Bobby Valentine, the former manager of the New York Mets. “As a Mets fan, I want to meet him,” DeMarco said. Chances are that DeMarco will have that meeting soon enough.

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Continued from Page 9 “It wasn’t good to shut down right before the first game,” said Nutley boys’ head coach Bob Harbison. “We thought we were ready to go, then we get shut down for two weeks. But hey, I’m just glad now we’re playing. I’m glad we’re on the court. We won the first game and the win was nice, but just being able to compete and play is more important. We can’t dwell on the fact we didn’t play. We just had to encourage the kids to stay in shape on their own as much as possible and be ready when we came back.” Haribson said that he was grateful to have the two weeks of practice before the first scheduled game. “We did a lot of running and a lot of teaching then,” Harbison said. “We were prepared to play the first game.” Harbison said that the Maroon Raiders currently have 10 games scheduled. “We just wanted to get on the court,” Harbison said.

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Belleville’s Bey: Emerging as a leader But this year remained a different challenge for Bey. “I definitely had a lot to As the coronavirus COVprove from last year,” Bey said. ID-19 pandemic started to “I played well off of Hector linger through the summer (leading scorer Hector Casmonths, Belleville High School tro), but this year, I felt like I junior Nasir Bey wondered had to take over his role a little whether there would even be and be the leader.” a basketball season to worry Even though the 6-foot-2 about. Bey is only a junior, veteran “I was a little concerned,” head coach Jim Catalano was Bey said. “I was told that counting on Bey to be the my junior year was the most team’s leader this season. important year of my high “His improvement from school days. I was concerned freshman year to sophomore that there wasn’t going to be a year was really impressive,” season to play.” Catalano said. “What really But Bey kept an open mind impressed me was that Nas throughout the tough times. learned how to shoot a jump “It was definitely tough, but shot. He’s become a classic I would go out and find an jump shooter and can still open court to shoot around,” drive the lane. Last year, he Bey said. “I had to try to stay was a secondary option, beready if we were going to have cause we had Castro. Now, he’s a season.” become the primary option. Bey had a solid sophomore He can take it to the basket. year last year for the BucHe’s athletic and quick.” caneers, who 19 games and Bey has also become instrucaptured a share of the Super mental without the ball. Essex Conference-Independ“He’s become the most vocal ence Division title last year. By Jim Hague ogsmar@aol.com

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Sean M. Lowry died Feb. 9, 2021. He was 40. Born in Belleville, he was a lifelong Kearny resident. Visiting was at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home in Kearny. Sean was the loving husband of Devonne (nee Cordero) and cherished son of Sid and Debbie Lowry. He is also survived by his beautiful daughter, Grace, and his brother and sister, Kevin and Caitlin Lowry. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to the Desmoid Tumor Foundation (www.dtrf.org).

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J. Merli Veterans Center in Scranton. Walter served during the Vietnam era in the U.S. Navy, honorably discharged in 1973 where he returned to his hometown. He earned a bachelor’s degree magna cum laude in 1980 from Farleigh Dickinson University. Walter enjoyed a wide array of interests, including golf, leisure reading and travel. He was a longtime parishioner at St. Stephen’s in Kearny, member of UNICO, member of the Forty and Eight honor society of American veterans, and a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus in Council No. 4282 in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. However, he took his deepest joy from spending time with his family. Surviving are his three children Walter (Hally) of Easton, Pa.; Paul (Carmen) of Stanhope; Christine Favocci (Robert Jr.) of Nazareth, Pa. Also surviving are his seven grandchildren Matthew (age 15), Eva (age 14), Luke (age 13), Gina (age 12), Paul (age 11), Cynthia (age 10) and Robert III (age 7), siblings Anthony, Adelma Starnes and Frank; many cousins, nephews and nieces as well as beloved friends from every stage of his life. Walter was preceded in death by his beloved wife Paula (nee Hudson), who died in Belleville, in 2016 and stillborn son, Stephen. Visiting was at the Thiele-

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Andrew S. Caprio, 87, died Monday, Feb. 8, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Jersey City, Andrew was raised in Harrison before moving to Kearny, where he resided for many years before settling in Point Pleasant in 1999. He graduated from Harrison High School in 1951 and then went on to proudly serve the country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Prior to his retirement, he worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 38 years. Andrew was also the Owner of Drew Advertising Specialties. He was a devout Catholic and was a member of St. Cecilia’s Knights of Columbus No. 6928 in Kearny. Andrew was pre-deceased by his parents Anna and Ralph Caprio. Survived by the love of his life of 65 years, Catherine Caprio (Watters); his children, Cathy Berko (Harry), Andrew Caprio (Dawn), Marybeth Zielinski (James), Thomas Caprio (Lisa), Annmarie Tarleton (Al-

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Continued from Page 1 and permit applications. The first phase of the gas control and collection system began operating in September 2019 and immediately resulted in significant reductions in hydrogen sulfide gas emissions. The second phase was completed in early 2020. An application for the final phase of the landfill gas collection system, which includes an enclosed flare and sulfur treatment system was submitted to the NJDEP in December 2019. The system was delivered, installed and was operationally ready in March 2020, with startup on hold pending NJDEP approval of the application. The enclosed flare began operation Sept. 21, 2020. As part of its pursuit of regulatory approval, the NJSEA submitted timely responses in February 2020 and May 2020 to comments received from the NJDEP. On Sept. 4, 2020, the NJSEA received temporary approval from the NJDEP (in advance of permit issuance) for operation of the enclosed flare to better protect wildlife from the exposed flame of the open flares.

In accordance with the ACO, there has been continuous operation (24 hours/day, 7 days/week) of the gas collection and control system, including the sulfur treatment system, since March 2020. The system applies a vacuum to the landfill, which has resulted in the collection and control of approximately 396 million standard cubic feet of landfill gases between January and August 2020. Monitoring and adjustment of the gas-collection system occurs weekly. There have been no exceedance readings since February 2020. On July 7, 2020, the NJSEA submitted a closure and post-closure plan to the NJDEP, which includes the engineering design of the final cover system in accordance with NJDEP regulations and approvals. Kearny Mayor Alberto G. Santos, who was at the forefront during the fight to get the landfill closed in 2019, says he is pleased with the progress being made at the landfill. “The NJSEA is in substantial compliance with the landfill closure schedule that was included in the judicial consent order,” Santos said. “The town attorney typically receives monthly closure reports. The capping of the western half of the landfill, which was projected for Jan. 25, 2021, in the timeline attached to the judicial

Wednesday, Febaruary 17, 2021 “The NJSEA has been working diligently to fill and grade the site with oversight by the Town of Kearny, which is sent all fill records and visits the site to monitor progress,” the NJSEA said in a statement to The Observer. “To date, the NJSEA has met all of its obligations. Emissions of hydrogen sulfide from the landfill are under control and the permanent flare was activated last year. “This permanent flare replaced the prior two utility flares. The air permit and landfill closure plan were submitted on time and are under active review. Perimeter monitors remain in place and results are posted in real time on the NJSEA website www.njsea. com.” A recent review of the air-monitoring reports reveal it is rare, not the norm, that the H2S readings go north of 5 parts-per-billion (PPB). You may recall the maximum acceptable/allowable amount of H2S, according to DEP standards, is 30 PPB. There were times, during the landfill ordeal back in 2019, where the H2S readings were more than 10 times the maximum safe allowable amount. To view the live, real-time air system monitoring at the Keegan, visit www. bit.ly/h2slive. To read past air-quality reports, visit www.bit.ly/h2sreports.

consent order, was met. “Even better news is that the capping of the eastern half of the landfill is on schedule and expected to be completed by the projected October 2021 date in the timeline. The work done to date has already had a material impact by sharply reducing the number and duration of hydrogen sulfide exceedances. … Our goal was not only the closure of the Keegan Landfill but also the installation of a cap with an impermeable liner so that hydrogen sulfide exceedances are eliminated. Our community fought tirelessly for this result in 2019. And now we are very close to seeing it fully implemented.” Similarly, the NJSEA is pleased with its progress, as well.

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Gift Merchandiser/ Front Sales Checkout and Pharmacy Technician needed. Apply in person Midtown Pharmacy 581 Kearny Ave or send resume to applymidtown581@ gmail.com 40W03

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office seeking Pathways to Independence, Inc., a not for profit Insurance clerical working. Agency serving the disabled is seeking a Are you seeking a part time position which offers Payroll/HR Specialist to directly assist the long term employment Director of Finance and HR Supervisor in and growth potential. performing clerical/data entry transactions and Offices located in Lyndgeneral duties in these areas. Minimum hurst and Bloomfield. Excellent opportunity. qualifications: 2 years experience working in Please e-mail these specific areas, must have good pc/excel your resume skills, minimum HS dip (GED), Associates degree insureme@abbottins.net

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KEARNY 1 & 2 BR APT. HT/HW included. $1,250 to $1650 + 1.5 Months security. See Super, 6 Woodland Ave.Kearny Apt. 1 (201)892-8035 for appointment 39W03

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Bellavia

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“Celebrating Our 46th Anniversary”

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NEW 2021 CHEVROLET

TRAILBLAZER LS

129

NEW 2021 BUICK

ENCORE

Stk#21-1292, VIN#MB100642. MSRP $22,595. Based on 39 month closed end lease. Total due at signing $2,995 down + $129 1st Mo. Payment + $695 bank fee + $0 sec dep + tax, title and MV fees. Includes $2000 Conquest if qual. 10k mi/yr. $.25 thereafter. Total payments $5,031. Residual $12,890. Price(s) include(s) all costs to be paid by consumer, except for licensing costs, registration fees, and taxes. Financing thru GM Financial. Not all buyers will qualify. See dealer for details.

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36 MPG HWY

31 MPG

NEW 2021 CHEVROLET

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139

HWY

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Stk#21-192, VIN#MB080798. MSRP $26,645. Based on 39 month closed end lease. Total due at signing $2,995 down + $159 1st Mo. Payment + $695 bank fee + $0 sec dep + tax, title and MV fees. Includes $2,000 Buick Lease Loyalty if qual. 10k mi/yr. $.25 thereafter. Total payments $6,201. Residual $14,954.74. Price(s) include(s)

ENCLAVE

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39 MO LEASE*

269

Stk#21-1037, VIN#MS101721. MSRP $28,695. Based on 39 month closed end lease. Total due at signing $3,995 down + $149 1st Mo. Payment + $695 bank fee + $0 sec dep + tax, title and MV fees. Includes $1500 Conquest if qual. 10k mi/yr. $.25 thereafter. Total payments $5,811. Residual $16,930. Price(s) include(s) all costs to be paid by consumer, except for licensing costs, registration fees, and taxes. Financing thru GM Financial. Not all buyers will qualify. See dealer for details.

1-YEAR FREE MAINTENANCE

39 MONTH LEASE

NEW 2021 BUICK

149

VIN#MF046070. MSRP $24,495. Based on 39 month closed end lease. Total due at signing $3,995 down + $139 1st Mo. Payment + $695 bank fee + $0 sec dep + tax, title and MV fees. Includes $2,000 Conquest if qual. 10k mi/yr. $.25 thereafter. Total payments $5,421. Residual $12,983. Price(s) include(s) all costs to be paid by consumer, except for licensing costs, registration fees, and taxes. Financing thru GM Financial. Not all buyers will qualify. See dealer for details.

159

1-YEAR FREE MAINTENANCE

MPG HWY

39 MONTH LEASE

Stk#21-126, VIN#MJ122360. MSRP $41,960. Based on 39 month closed end lease. Total due at signing $2,995 down + $269 1st Mo. Payment + $695 bank fee + $0 sec dep + tax, title and MV fees. Includes $3,000 Buick Lease Loyalty if qual. 10k mi/yr. $.25 thereafter. Total payments $10,491. Residual $25,777. Price(s) include(s)

NEW 2021 BUICK

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27 MPG HWY

33 MPG

NEW 2021 CHEVROLET

TRAVERSE LS

179

HWY

Stk#21-1201, VIN#MJ126165. MSRP $34,095. Based on 39 month closed end lease. Total due at signing $3,995 down + $179 1st Mo. Payment + $695 bank fee + $0 sec dep + tax, title and MV fees. Includes $2250 Conquest if qual. 10k mi/yr. $.25 thereafter. Total payments $6,981. Residual $19,775.10. Price(s) include(s) all costs to be paid by consumer, except for licensing costs, registration fees, and taxes. Financing thru GM Financial. Not all buyers will qualify. See dealer for details.

39 MO LEASE*

SILVERADO1500DOUBLECAB

269

1-YEAR FREE MAINTENANCE

Stk#21-1280, VIN#MZ205389. MSRP $40,065. Based on 39 month closed end lease. Total due at signing $3,995 down + $269 1st Mo. Payment + $695 bank fee + $0 sec dep + tax, title and MV fees. Includes $2000 Loyalty if qual. 10k mi/yr. $.25 thereafter. Total payments $10,491. Residual $23,237. Price(s) include(s) all costs to be paid by consumer, except for licensing costs, registration fees, and taxes. Financing thru GM Financial. Not all buyers will qualify. See dealer for details.

1-YEAR FREE MAINTENANCE

39 MO LEASE*

269

NEW 2021 CHEVROLET

MPG HWY

1-YEAR FREE MAINTENANCE

39 MONTH LEASE

Stk#21-216, VIN#MD041463. MSRP $35,240. Based on 39 month closed end lease. Total due at signing $3,995 down + $269 1st Mo. Payment + $695 bank fee + $0 sec dep + tax, title and MV fees. Includes $1,000 Conquest if qual. 10k mi/yr. $.25 thereafter. Total payments $10,491. Residual $19,030. Price(s) include(s) all costs to

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Stk#17873, VIN#JB612359, Stk#17742, VIN#JS637879, Stk#17806, VIN#KF187523, Stk#17794, VIN#H6352772, Stk#17798, VIN#J6161596, Stk#17787, VIN#HJ294755, Stk#17919, VIN#JZ193473, 5.3L, 1.4L, 4-Cyl, FWD, Auto, 20,162mi. 1.4L, 4-Cyl, FWD, Auto, 17,390mi. 1.5L, 4-Cyl, FWD, Auto, 29,670mi. 1.5L, 4-Cyl, FWD, Auto, 4,334mi. 2.4L, 4-Cyl, FWD, Auto, 25,667mi. 3.6L, V6, FWD, Auto, 37,938mi. 8-Cyl, 4WD, Auto, 26,565mi.

14,488

17,895

17,995

18,488

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15,488

16,488

35,995

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*Price(s) include(s) all costs to be paid by consumer, except for licensing costs, registration fees, and taxes. **On select models with approved credit. ^Financing thru GM Financial. Not all buyers will qualify. See dlr for details. ^^Free Maintenance includes 2 oil changes within the first 24,000 miles. Actual mileage will vary. Lessee resp for excess wear, tear, & mileage charges as stated. Optional equipment extra. See dealers for complete details. Other restrictions may apply. Pics are illustrative only. Offers end 3/1/21.

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