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Hackensack Riverkeeper pens op-ed trivializing Kearny’s Keegan fight

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Capt. Bill Sheehan, inset,the Hackensack Riverkeeper, wrote an op-ed to a daily newspaper in Bergen County praising the way the NJSEA has handled the Keegan Landfill situation. His words wrung hollow — and ticked off an entire community and its leaders.

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and riverkeeper of the Hackensack says he has the best interests of the Meadowlands area in mind quite often, but his concern for the well-being of West Hudson — especially with the Keegan Landfill and with it, the emission of hydrogen sulfide — irresponsibly falls off the charts. And Kearny Mayor Alberto G. Santos and the Town Council aren’t very happy about it. That’s because last week, Sheehan, whose “authority” and funding comes mainly from the New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority under the Meadowlands Conservation Trust, penned an op-ed that appeared in a Bergen County-based daily newspaper. In it, Sheehan calls the Keegan Landfill a “good neighbor.” The op-ed — which seems to only have appeared in that one newspaper and that

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BENNETT HONORED AS ELKS TERM By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com

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Councilman Larry Bennett can often be found — oh, just about everywhere. Whether it’s at a government meeting,

a fundraiser, a celebration, an event to bring awareness, somehow, he seems to be able to find ways to be present at all of them. We often wonder if and when he sleeps. Or how he even gets to see his devoted wife Rosemary.

But of all he’s done and accomplished in Harrison, aside from his work as an elected official, it’s likely his volunteerism with the Harrison-East Newark Elks for which he’s most noted. Following many years as

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the Exulted Ruler of the local lodge, Bennett was elected a little more than a year ago to serve as the Vice President of the Elks’ North Central District. That one-year term is coming to an end soon — and following decades of service, mostly all in visible, leadership roles, Bennett is ready to ride into the sunset as they old saying goes. Two weeks ago, he was honored by the Elks for his service at a special dinner attended by three tables of friends, family and colleagues. But don’t think Bennett is going away — he’s just going to take on a less visible role as a five-year trustee at the Harrison-East Newark Lodge. “The last year was great,”

Bennett said. “It was a lot of work, having to travel to all of the lodges, but I was very happy to be able to take my expertise and use it to help the lodges in the North Central District.” That traveling included many a trip to lodges in Lyndhurst, North Arlington, Kearny, Belleville, Nutley, Cedar Grove, Orange, South Orange, West Orange and, of course, his home base in Harrison-East Newark. That meant a lot of barbeques, meetings, fundraisers and all sorts of functions. But there was one aspect of his vice-presidency that he enjoyed the most.

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“It was the rituals,” Bennett said without hesitation. “Going to the different lodges, for swearing in members, was always my favorite. What is most amazing about the rituals is that it’s all done from memory. It’s not easy — but the lodges all did a great job putting them on. They’re very important to the life of a lodge.” Next month, Bennett will pass the proverbial201-991-1600 torch to advertising@theobserver.com Chris Clune, of the North er: Client: Arlington Elks, who will take over as vice president presidency if I needed to of the district when the Elks devote more of my time to host their annual convention Harrison. It was the right down in Wildwood. Bennett move for me. As a trustee says he could have sought here, I will be able to do the district’s presidency, but more beneficial work.” decided he’d off template Inwith all, Bennett is very Advertising: Here is be thebetter updated a new photo of Jarlynn Hyde: giving more time locally. pleased with his many “Plus you never know accomplishments over the what might happen here,” years — and though he’ll Bennett said. “I wouldn’t have a less stressful role now want to have to resign the in the Harrison-East Newark

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a few weeks ago to become the latest stigma-free municipality. McGreevey and Luciano’s upcoming speeches come on the heels of last year’s gut-wrenching featured presentation by Christine Miles Nash, who spoke of losing her own son, Sean, several years ago. “So many people have been touched, in one way or another, by a stigmatic type of experience,” Handlin said. “When you just think about how many people who have lost their lives in the last year alone, it’s an eye-opener as to just how bad things really are, not just in New Jersey, but across the country and across the globe.” The vigil itself was created so family and friends could gather to “remember loved ones lost to the tragic hold of addiction” and to “help raise awareness of the crisis our community is facing.” Some staggering statistics about the opioid epidemic: • Some 142 lives are lost each day to overdoses. • More than 52,400 Americans died in America from an overdose in 2016. • 2 in 5 American teens believe prescription-based pain killers are safer because they aren’t so-called “street drugs.” • Of all overdoses, 60% are caused each year by prescription medications. • For those 50 and younger, overdosing on drugs is the no. 1 cause of death. Kearny Cares — for whom donations are tax-deductible as permitted by law — may be contacted by sending an email to kearnycares@aol.com.

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the Kearny resident three gold rings footage and rental car records,” and two gold chains stamped “18K,” targeted Gheorghe for the Kearny which he offered to sell for $1,000 incident as well, authorities said. “after assuring the resident that On April 24, Dets. Farinola and the rings were worth even more David Bush arrested Gheorghe at the and shaving off some of the gold Ridgefield Borough Municipal Court as a demonstration of its supposed when he appeared there for another legitimacy.” case. (According to police, that The Kearny man was unable to charge was selling jewelry without withdraw $1,000 from the ATM at a license, to which he pleaded guilty Investors Bank, so Gheorghe drove and paid a fine.) In Kearny, Gheorghe him to a Bank of America, where was charged with theft by deception the buyer obtained the cash via a and (apparently thanks to N.J. teller and completed the jewelry bail reform) was released with transaction, police reported. a summons. The next day, the resident took the *** rings to a local jeweler who informed Other recent reports from the him that they were not real gold. Kearny police blotter included the (Golly.) following: KPD Det. Michael Farinola took April 25 over the investigation, during At 1:53 p.m., Officers Sean Kelly and which he conferred with a N.J. State Nick Funk responded to Walmart, Police detective who had arrested where security alleged that Kelvin a man fitting the Kearny suspect’s Speight, 53, of Newark, had concealed description for a similar offense the six bags of shrimp and 10 packages of same day in Ridgefield. B:10” cheese, worth a total of $137.68, under “This information, bolstered by T:10” his hooded sweatshirt and tried to a witness interview, surveillance

THE LEAD ITEM IN THIS WEEK’S KEARNY police blotter dates back to February, when the dastardly deed occurred, but we report it now because it took much due diligence by detectives to identify and apprehend the suspect. In any case, it is a story worth the wait. On Feb. 16, a 46-year-old Kearny man reported to the KPD that at 11 a.m. the day before, he had been approached near Investors Bank on Bergen Avenue by a man driving a white SUV. Police said the driver — later identified as Razvan Gheorghe, 30, of Baltimore — gave a false name and explained that he needed $1,000 to pay for gas (the SUV’s gauge was nearly on empty) and for airline tickets. Alas, we have no information on where he intended to fly, but we doubt that, even in New Jersey, a fill‘er-up would have cost $1,000. Police said Gheorghe then showed

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Observer co-owner pens note to Gov. Dear Gov. Murphy: This letter is a follow-up to a phone call I had with your Deputy Press Secretary Matthew Saidel earlier today (May 1.) Attached is a PDF of the coverage my newspaper has given to the situation at the Keegan Landfill in Kearny. We have also done significant online broadcasting (LIVE) of the situation and have had thousands of views from all across the state. I am the owner of the newspaper as well as a resident of the Town of Kearny, which you say you’ve visited “often,” yet frankly, I am not sure when those visits have happened. When I spoke with Matthew, I informed him of several things. There’s the young boy who at 2-days-old had to have lung surgery and whose dad was told he needs to live in a town where the air quality is good. There are the teenagers who have been

It is a disgrace that on the same day as the Keegan protest, you ran a 5K Earth Day race.

EDITORIAL vomiting after soccer practice at Harvey Field (adjacent to the landfill.) These same children can’t play on that field when the hydrogen sulfide levels reach 15 parts per billion — and they often exceed that — which is obscene itself given that Kearny is known as Soccertown U.S.A. I am demanding an answer — from YOU — for my community. I will go to whatever extremes are needed to make sure the voters in the entire state know you have ignored us. I will also reach out to radio stations and other media outside our coverage area to ensure they know, as well, what you have not done for us.

Kearny residents, children, pets, had MASKS ON THEIR FACES that day as you ran in Liberty State Park. Our Mayor Alberto Santos hasn’t even heard from you! What gives? We, as a newspaper, want to hear from you. Our community deserves answers from you, Governor. Please contact me at 201-991-1600. If I am not available, Kevin Canessa could take your call. My email address is lisa@theobserver. com — and Kevin’s is kc@theobserver. com. Hope to hear from you sooner than later.

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Anderson: We must all be educated about hydrogen sulfide’s dangers To the Editor: I must commend The Observer for its tireless efforts covering the Keegan Landfill situation and being an advocate for all parties concerned. Truly, we need everyone in Kearny and Harrison — and beyond — to sign the petition and send a message to Gov. Phil Murphy. We know that the Internet provides

LETTER TO THE EDITOR the greatest source of information whenever we look up subjects. I looked up a deeper meaning of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and the dangerous effect that it could have on those who have been exposed

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the petition to Murphy and get this landfill closed. Perhaps the governor should look up H2S himself, research it entirely and see just how hazardous it is to humans. Maybe that would convince him to close the Keegan Landfill forever.

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Murphy to Feorenzo: ‘I’m not ignoring Kearny, ma’am’

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GOV. PHIL MURPHY probably didn’t expect to be confronted by The Observer’s co-owner Lisa Feorenzo as he arrived at the Prudential Center Monday, May 6, for a press conference to announce the MTV Video Music Awards were coming to Jersey and the Rock. The look on his face proved that.

and the Keegan Landfill?” Feorenzo asked, her words echoing. “I’m not ignoring Kearny, ma’am,” a befuddled Murphy replied. “Yes you are, and I am not going to stop until you close it,” Feorenzo replied, this time, the governor walking inside for the press event.

As the state’s CEO exited his heavily fortified SUV, Feorenzo, who was about 20 feet away from him, ran toward him with a sign in hand.

The original event at the Prudential Center was schduled to take place outdoors so fans could witness it. However, early that morning, it was moved inside the Rock, despite 70-degree weather and there not being a cloud to be found in the sky.

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A group of Harrison senior citizens recently participated in ‘Life After Loss,’ a six-week series of support groups. Provided in partnership with Mayor James A. Fife’s office, and through the Harrison/East Newark Municipal Alliance, ‘Life After Loss’ offered participants the opportunity to share their thoughts, feelings and memories of loved ones they lost throughout their lives. Group members photographed in front of the tree are Maria Jose Silva, Rafael Rodriguez, Marilu Olivo, Delma Santiago,Gaby Perez Cardenas, Doris Cabrera, Andrea Rios, Luisa Vasquez, Maria Alonso, Isabel Ablaneda and Aleida Diaz. Also pictured are from the Town of Harrison-Health and Human Services Joan Woods, Rita Silva and Joan McNichol.

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S P O R T S & R E C R E AT I O N Blue Tide among state’s SPORTS VIEW premier volleyball teams NA baseball coach Marcantuono once again reaches 100-win

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The Harrison High School volleyball team is once again one of the best in the state. Front row, from left are Ray Ugaz, Aidan Samayoa, Mauricio Cuadrado, Tristen Crespo, Ulises Rodriguez, Andres Toro and Billy Vicuna. Back row, from left, are assistant coach Anthony Sabia, Sandro Barrantes, Justin Cruz, Freddie Marchitto, Ederson LaTorre, Kevin Molina, Leader De La Cruz, Marcello Soares and head coach Nick Landy.

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Tide’s performance against the top two ranked programs in New Jersey. THE HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL The Blue Tide stood tall boys’ volleyball team suffered against the top two, right two tough losses last Saturday there, almost knocking off at home to Southern Regional Southern Regional in the and Fair Lawn, but don’t for a process. minute feel sorry for the Blue “I think we have a lot of Tide. guys who play club volleyball Of course, no one likes to during the off-season,” said lose, but if the Blue Tide were veteran Harrison head volleygoing to drop matches at this ball coach Nick Landy. “We stage of the season, it’s not too have guys who gained a lot of bad to fall to two of the state’s experience playing volleyball perennially strong programs. in middle school. Five or six Both Fair Lawn and Southyears ago, the school adminern are ranked No. 1 and No. istration asked if there was 2 in the entire state. The Blue anything that could be done Tide fell to undefeated Fair for us and we started the midLawn by scores of 25-18 and 25- dle school program. So now 22 and dropped a heartbreakwe have kids who come to the ing three-set match to No. 2 high school with a little bit of Southern by scores of 21-25, 25- volleyball knowledge.” 17 and then 23-25 in the third Landy said that it also helps and deciding game. that Harrison has a summer Southern has a record of 25- volleyball league for the kids 2. As you can see, there are no to play. slouches there. “That also has been very One might have believed helpful,” Landy said. “We that the Blue Tide’s run have kids who are really into among the state’s best teams playing volleyball.” would have come to an end, Just how popular is the but that’s the furthest from sport now in Harrison? Well, the truth. Harrison remains try these numbers out for size. solid, evidenced by the Blue “We had 40 kids come out

for volleyball this season,” Landy said. That number is not a misprint. There were 40 high school athletes at a school with an NJSIAA Group II enrollment classification. “We were astounded by that turnout,” Landy said. “When you have that many kids coming out for volleyball, it means that we’re going to get some kids that are very skilled.” And you get other kids who might not have been interested in the sport before coming out now, guys like junior Mateo DeSosa, who had a brilliant campaign in the fall as the starting quarterback for the Harrison football team. “I just wished he would have come out sooner,” Landy said of DeSosa. “He would have been so much better, because he is so athletic.” Needless to say, Landy is happy with the way the Blue Tide competes every single time they take the floor. “I think we’re getting the same type of kid who also plays soccer,” Landy said. “We keep getting those type of

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Paul Marcantuono had already spent three years working as a teacher in the North Arlington school district and serving as an assistant baseball coach to long-time head coach Dan DiGuglielmo when Marcantuono was elevated to the role of being the head coach of the Vikings. And Marcantuono had a simple goal when he became the head coach, replacing the legendary coach known affectionately as “Danny D.” “When I took the job over, one of my main goals was to win 100 games as the head coach,” Marcantuono said. “I teach in the district and I love being here. I love being in the building. It’s a Group I school and I knew it might take a little longer to get to 100 wins. But that’s what I wanted. It didn’t matter how long it was going to take.” Marcantuono was born and raised in Belleville, but when he was done as a college student and done with taking classes, he wanted to remain close to home and teach and coach nearby. North Arlington was perfect. “North Arlington was my first teaching and coaching job,” Marcantuono said. “They gave me my first chance and I’m forever in debt to them for giving me the opportunity.” Before the 2019 season began, Marcantuono had to fill out informative forms for local newspapers and he had to compile his career win total as the head coach of the Vikings. Marcantuono’s career win total was at 94. “I needed six more wins to reach my goal,” Mar-

cantuono said. “I let my assistant coaches know and then the whole school knew. It was pretty cool how fast word traveled.” Incredibly, Marcantuono was stuck on 99 for a few games, but then the Vikings gave their coach the chance to secure his milestone. So when the Vikings defeated Weehawken, 6-0, behind the brilliant pitching of Joey Witt at Rip Collins Field recently, Marcantuono reached the 100-win plateau. “The kids all knew it,” Marcantuono said. “It was nice to get it at home. (Weehawken head coach) Anthony Stratton is a good friend and I was able to share the moment with a good friend. He’s someone who I’ve always looked up to and he congratulated me as soon as the game was over. He’s been supportive of me since Day One.” The relationship between Marcantuono and Stratton is the reason why the Vikings play in the annual Autism Awareness Challenge in Weehawken. The Vikings faced Tenafly in this year’s tournament. “We were one of the first teams that Stratton asked when he started the Autism Awareness Challenge,” Marcantuono said. “We’re proud to be a part of it. It’s a great cause.” The Vikings are currently struggling through some tough times and now own a 7-10 record as the season hits the home stretch. “We have a young team, but we’re tough and gritty,” Marcantuono said. “I like the team. We have some good wins against

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Senior middle blocker Kevin Molina is a key contributor for the Blue Tide. kids, then we should be Molina has already given a competitive. We try to make commitment to play at Kean it fun. For any program to be University in the fall. successful, you need to have “He’s the player with the the kids buy into what you’re most amount of experience,” doing. I think they already Landy said. “He’s tall (6-footknow the sport, but it’s 3) and hits the ball really well. important to play the right When he’s on, we’re on. He’s way.” Although the Blue Tide now a good server who is also good on defense on the back (line). own an 18-8 record, Landy is He’s getting the job done.” encouraged by every match. Senior opposite hitter “The teams we have lost to Marcello Soares is also a key are really good teams,” Landy said. “We’ve lost to teams that player. “He’s actually grown into compete for the state chamone of our most energetic pionship. We love facing the really good teams, because we players,” Landy said. “He’s a want to be ready for the Hud- hustler and he tries to get the team up. He’s a lefty and he son County Tournament. We also hits the ball hard. He’s a always have a good surge for the second half of the season.” good leader who gets every-

one riled up.” Junior Ray Ugaz is the team’s outside hitter. “He does it all,” Landy said of Ugaz. “He’s a good hitter and a good server. He plays well all around.” Ugaz used to play basketball and soccer, but now concentrates on volleyball. Senior Sandro Barrantes is the team’s setter. “He’s been our setter for two years now,” Landy said. “He keeps the team going. He also has a very tough serve.” Junior Freddie Marchitto is the team’s middle hitter. “He somehow always comes away with a kill,” Landy said. “He’s still a little raw and learning.” Junior Aidan Samayoa is the team’s main libero.

“He hustles and gets to the ball,” Landy said. “He’s like a little fireplug. He’s quick and gets to the ball well.” Senior Tristan Crespo is the team’s defensive specialist. “He has good experience,” Landy said. “He improves every match. He knows where to put the ball.” Senior Billy Vicuna plays a major role as a reserve. “We use him as an extra defensive player,” Landy said. “He’s quick, gets to the ball well and has good hands.” Junior Ulises Rodriguez is another outside hitter who hits the ball hard. So needless to say, the Blue Tide has yet another solid volleyball team in the spring. “I’m not totally surprised,” Landy said. “We knew we had

a lot of experienced players. Our skill level and our experience level are high.” There might not have been a victory over the weekend, but there’s nothing to be ashamed of. Better days lie straight ahead. The Blue Tide has matches against Pope John of Sparta, Science Park of Newark and Garfield slated for this week. No rest for the weary. “We didn’t win (against Fair Lawn and Southern), but we felt like we won,” Landy said. “We stuck right there with them. We went three (sets) with Southern. We were close to winning. The kids played their tails off and played good volleyball. Every match is worthwhile and fun to watch.”

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up the slack for the team,” Marcantuono said. “Tony calls a good game behind the plate. They’re both hitting well, around .400, and they are doing a great job.” Junior Owen Hughes has been on fire of late. The outfielder had seven RBI in a

week. Sophomore Pete Ziakos has been seeing time at first base, third base and designated hitter. “He hits the ball hard,” Marcantuono said of Ziakos. Junior Mike Roman has been solid on the mound. Ro-

man pitched a complete game against Becton. “Unfortunately, we can’t score for him,” Marcantuono said of Roman. “He’s been throwing well.” Marcantuono has two constant reminders of his early days of coaching, namely his coaching staff. “I’m reminded of it every day,” Marcantuono said. Frank Gangi played for Marcantuono’s first team. The current assistant coach made a spectacular catch to secure Marcantuono’s first coaching win ever against Palisades Park. Jason O’Neill is another as-

well University in the fall, the Vikings have some very young and talented performBecton and Saddle Brook. I’m happy with the way we’re ers. Both Witt, who plays shortperforming. Our young kids stop when he’s not pitching, are really stepping up.” and catcher Tony Alho are While the team is led by only sophomores. senior Eric McKenna, who is “Joey and Tony are picking already signed to head to Cald-

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S P O R T S & R E C R E AT I O N Lyndhurst’s Berko comes through in the clutch By Jim Hague ogsmar@aol.com

He looked sharp in Florida, but the first two starts of the season (against Waldwick and AFTER SPENDING A YEAR AT Bloomfield), he didn’t look Don Bosco Prep, Lyndhurst that great.” native Jonathon Berko Then there was a relief decided to make a change. outing against Wood-Ridge, He was transferring back to where Berko was touched up Lyndhurst High School. for six hits and four earned “I just wanted to come back runs in one inning. home,” Berko said. “I didn’t “He was getting beat up like getting up at 6 a.m. to go pretty bad,” Auteri said. to school. Plus, all my friends “It was frustrating,” Berko were at Lyndhurst. I basically said. “It wasn’t just my knew everyone here, all of my velocity. My mechanics were buddies since I played T-ball all wrong. So we decided when I was like five years to go back to the drawing old.” board.” But Berko knew that Auteri and his brother Joe there were no guarantees (an assistant coach) sat down of anything going back to with Berko to watch videos of Lyndhurst. You see, Berko Berko pitching in Florida and is a standout goaltender in Berko pitching in New Jersey. ice hockey and Lyndhurst “It was mostly location,” participates in a co-operative Berko said. “I needed to get program with Paramus and the ball down.” Hackensack in hockey. In “The biggest adjustment we baseball, Berko would have to had to make was slowing him earn his spot on the roster. down,” Pat Auteri said. “He “I knew that I was going to was just a little too quick to have to work for everything,” the plate and his release point Berko said. “I knew that I at the top of his motion was wasn’t going to have anything all messed up. He was also handed to me. I just wanted to falling behind in the count to be able to find my role. That’s a lot of hitters and was trying all I could ask for.” to throw his slider over for In the winter months, Berko strikes instead of using his more than held his own with curveball.” the hockey team, earning his So Berko took the advice spot as a goalie who shared of his coaches and started to time with another net minder. work on his pitching meThe Lyndhurst/Paramus/ chanics. When Berko got his Hackensack co-op program chance to pitch again in brief enjoyed a brilliant season, stints (two innings against capped with two wins in the Governor Livingston of NJSIAA state playoffs. Berkeley Heights and Bergen When baseball season arCharter of Hackensack), he rived, Berko was in a battle to was more effective and efplay regularly at third base, ficient. in the outfield and on the “No question, he slowed mound. himself down and that was the The Golden Bears began biggest adjustment,” Pat Autheir 2019 season in Florida teri said. “We had to let him for some preseason scrimmag- know that we had confidence es and while in the Sunshine in him. In those innings, that State, Berko earned his keep was the Jon we saw in Florwith the top Golden Bear ida. His velocity was up. We hurlers. needed to build his confidence “He was pretty much lights up.” out in Florida,” Lyndhurst So last week, when the Golden head coach Pat Auteri said of Bears, the No. 21 seed in the Berko. “We thought he was Bergen County Tournament, going to be a regular part of traveled to northern Bergen our rotation.” County to face No. 12 seed InBut when the regular dian Hills in Oakland, Berko season began up north, Berko was handed the ball to start started to struggle somewhat. the game. “We didn’t know what was “Coach Auteri told me wrong,” Auteri said. “He Monday that I was going to wasn’t pitching that great. get the ball to start the game,”

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Berko said. “That meant a lot to me. I was ready to go. I was excited to get the game.” Berko was more than up for the challenge of facing Indian Hills. He scattered two hits over five innings and also provided two doubles at the plate in the Golden Bears’ 2-1 win, the school’s first win over a larger school in the county tournament in more than a decade. Berko also had three hits, including a double and a triple, in the Golden Bears’ 6-2 loss to St. Mary’s of Rutherford in the county tourney quarterfinals on Saturday.

For his efforts, Berko has been selected as The Observer Athlete of the Week for the past week. Berko also had a four-hit, four-RBI game against Secaucus earlier this season where he delivered a triple and a home run. Needless to say, Berko is back and better than ever. “I knew I would be ready for the Indian Hills game,” said Berko, who is considered to be more of a hockey prospect than baseball. Berko is already considering hockey offers from Quinnipiac, Sacred Heart and Providence.

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S P O R T S & R E C R E AT I O N VIEW from 12 sistant coach who once played for Marcantuono at North Arlington. O’Neill is a volunteer assistant. “It’s nice to get assistant coaches like those guys,” Marcantuono said. Ever since the milestone win, Marcantuono said that he has received a flood of congratulatory e-mails and texts from former players. “It’s one of the main reasons why I wanted to stay in North Arlington,” Marcantuono said. “I feel like I have to be there for those kids. It’s a family environment that is really very important to me. The kids know I’m always going to be there for them.” And there were the countless other North Arlington coaches that helped Marcantuono along the way, guys

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North Arlington head baseball coach Paul Marcantuono recently earned the 100th win of his coaching career with the Vikings.

like the aforementioned DeGuglielmi and Joe Spaccavento. There are the other coaching legends associated

with North Arlington like Wilber Ruckel, who won more than 420 games as a basketball coach and William Ferguson and of course, the man for whom the field on the Passaic River waterfront is named for, namely Collins. “Getting 100 wins at that school means so much,” Marcantuono said. “But to be associated with those other coaches in the 100-win club? That’s just incredible. That’s why getting 100 wins in North Arlington is truly special. Getting mentioned with those other guys really means a lot. They’ve turned North Arlington into a home for me. I’m a North Arlington guy now. They’ve made it comfortable for me.” Now, if the Vikings can only pad that win total a few more times for the veteran coach.

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II playoffs later this month. “I’m just having a blast with everything these days,” Berko said. “It’s been such a good experience coming home.” Berko is juggling his time between his club hockey team, the Mercer Chiefs of Mercer County, as well as playing baseball. “He’s been solid at the plate,” Auteri said of Berko, who is hitting .379 with one homer and 11 RBI. “He’s versatile in the field. He’s a big help to us. I knew it was going to be big getting him back. He’s now breaking through and playing the way we thought he would. He just adds another arm to our arsenal.”

“That was such a big confidence booster for me, getting to pitch such a big game. I was able to keep the ball down and got a lot of ground balls to my shortstop Jose Acta. I knew that if I got them to hit ground balls, then Jose would make the play. I think the key is getting my confidence back.” And the Golden Bears have a sensational pitching staff with the Venezia brothers, namely Frankie and Adam, to go along with Aaron Alvarez. Now with Berko, the Golden Bears have the kind of pitching depth that can make a deep run in the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 2, Group

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OBITUARIES LORRAINE M. FERGIE

Lorraine M. Fergie, (nee Gaulrapp), 73, died Monday, April 29, 2019, in St. Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston. The funeral was from the Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Home, Kearny. A funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Cecilia Church, Kearny. Entombment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Mrs. Fergie was born in New York City and had lived in Kearny for the last 60 years. She was an office assistant at the Study Hall in Harrison for five years. Prior, she worked in the Risk Management Office at West Hudson Hospital in Kearny for 30 years. Lorraine is survived by her husband, Charles “Chick” J. Fergie; two sons, Charles J. Fergie Jr. and his wife, Donna and Craig W. Fergie; five sisters, Mary Alice McChesney, Lucille O’Connor, Carol Kingman, Irene Kirst (Nicholas) and Margaret Caruana (Joseph). She was the grandmother Reid, Owen and Brooklyn Fergie. She also leaves behind her sister-in-law, Sharon Lautenbacher and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

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Agnes “Penny” Crockett (nee Shekon), 92, died peacefully on April 30, 2019, at Waccamaw Community Hospital in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, where she lived a fulfilling life as a wife, mother, sister and grandmother for over 30 years. She was born Nov. 23, 1926, in Altoona, Pennsylvania, and was the oldest of seven children. Penny was a long-time resident of Kearny, where she and her husband, David, raised their four children. When David retired, they moved to Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, and were long-time residents of Live Oaks Community, where they were surrounded by many wonderful friends, neighbors and family. She loved Atlantic City, was an avid bingo player and played

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right up to the last week of her life. She enjoyed spending her time with family, and her fourlegged grandpup, Sammy. Penny was preceded in death by her parents, Stella and Stanley Shekon; her husband, David Crockett; brothers Robert, John, Charlie, and sister, Marie. She is survived by her sons, Bill and his wife, Barbara; Dave and his wife, Susan; daughters, Deborah and her husband, Ron Kulish; and Diane and her husband, Bill Burns. She has three married grandchildren, Christopher and wife Brianna; Bill Jr. and wife Deidre; and Kelly Ann and husband Frank. She also has two great-grandchildren, Aidan and Max. Penny is also survived by two sisters, Dottie D’Angelo and Edna Scroczynski; many in-laws, nieces, nephews and their children. A gathering of family and friends will take place at Burroughs Funeral Home, Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, on Wednesday, May 8. Visitation will be followed by a service. A similar service will take place at Holy Cross Mausoleum in North Arlington, at a date to be determined, where she will be put to final rest with her husband, David. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to the American Legion, Post 178, with checks to be made out and sent to The American Legion Post 178, in Memory of Penny Crockett, P.O. Box 478, Murrells Inlet, S.C. 29576, Attn: Bill Eroh. Burroughs Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Murrells

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IRENE L. DOMERSTAD

Irene L. Domerstad died Monday, April 29, 2019. She was 93. Funeral services were under the direction of the Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Ave., Harrison. A funeral Mass was celebrated at Holy Cross Church, Harrison. Interment took place in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. To send a condolence message to her family, please visit www. mulliganfh.com. Born in, Easton, Pennsylvania, she moved to Harrison in the 1950s. She worked for the Harrison Board of Education for 48 years, retiring in 2018. Prior to that, she worked as a salesperson for Pechter’s Bakery for 20+ years, retiring in 1970. She was a parishioner of Holy Cross Church, Harrison. Predeceased by her husband Joseph (1999) and her daughter Geraldine Clements. Irene is survived by her loving children Darlene Scott, Garry J. Domerstad (Patricia) and Karen Ferrero (Robert), as well as 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by two sisters and a brother many years ago. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Camp Fatima of New Jersey, P.O. Box 654, Harrison, N.J. 07029 in loving memory of Irene.

WILLIAM A. HEBERER

William A. Heberer, 89, died Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at home in North Arlington. The funeral service was at the Grace United Methodist Church, Kearny. Interment was in Arlington Cemetery, Kearny. Mr. Heberer was born in Kearny and lived there until moving to North Arlington in 1970. He served in the United States Air Force from 1946 until 1952. Bill was a Chief Switchman

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for Bell Atlantic for 42 years before his retirement 18 years ago. He was a member of Copestone-Ophir Lodge No. 108 F. & A.M., Kearny; and the Joseph E. Frobisher Post 99, American Legion, Kearny. William was also a 60-year member and Past President of the Kearny Optimist Club, (Friend of Youth) in Kearny. He was a former Secretary Treasurer and Past Lieutenant Governor. The club received many state and national awards under his leadership. He is survived by his son, Mark Heberer and his wife Rubirosa and one grandson, Mark Heberer. Bill was predeceased by his wife, Helga (nee Baldering) Heberer and one son, Warren Heberer. The Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Home, Kearny, was in charge.

BRIAN MCNABB

Brian McNabb, 60, of Kearny, a devoted son, brother, uncle and friend, died April 26, 2019. A devoted Yankees and Jets fan, he enjoyed a wide variety of music, working in his garden and was the ultimate chef. Brian spent many years working throughout the country, making lasting friendships along the way. Whether it was driving, construction, the carnival or as a caregiver, he wore many hats in his lifetime. Brian was predeceased by his parents, Francis J. and Margaret McNabb and his brother Paul McNabb. Brian’s never ending love for his family and friends will continue to be felt and he will be missed by many. Memorial visitation will take place Tuesday, May 14, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Condon Funeral Home, 684 Kearny Ave., Kearny. (www.condonfuneralhome.com).

JOSE S. VALENTE

Jose S. Valente of Kearny died May 3, 2019. He was 78. Visiting will be on Tuesday, May 7, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, May 8, at 10 a.m. at St. Cecilia Church, Kearny. Burial will take place in Portugal. Jose is survived by his wife Maria (nee Marques), his sons and their wives Victor and Roanne Valente and Alcino and Jaime Valente. Also surviving are his grandchildren Tommi, Charli, Jada and Cruz.

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The Woman’s Club of Arlington hosted its ninth annual Author Event on April 7 at the Henrietta Benstead Senior Center in Kearny — and noted sports journalist Ed Lucas did not disappoint the crowd. Lucas and son Christopher, who co-wrote the book ‘Seeing Home, the Ed Lucas Story,’ — Kevin Canessa shared inspirational and humorous stories about growing up in Hudson County and Ed’s years as a blind sportswriter. Ed also regaled the participants with recollections of the many famous baseball players he knew and interviewed. The pair sold and signed copies of the book. The event included a 50/25-25 drawing and gift basket raffles. Proceeds will be donated to local charities, given as #16568 JHH-AssistedLvg Ad_5.7x8 11/5/14 PM to Page 1 academic scholarships and 3:03 gifted CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), the special state project of the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs.

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RIVERKEEPER from 01 was not submitted to this newspaper — was so infuriating that it led to Santos, who is a Meadowlands Conservation Trustee, immediately resigning from that body. “I am very surprised that any environmentalist would support the continued practice of burying waste in landfills in the meadowlands,” Santos said. “As the riverkeeper and an environmentalist, he should be advocating for no more landfilling in the meadowlands and increased recycling. Mr. Sheehan frequently wears a green cap that says MAGA for ‘Make America Green Again.’ “Burying waste is not green.” Here’s a little sampling of what Sheehan wrote about the NJSEA — the very same body that allows him to do what he does — that has leaders here up in arms. “In 2009, the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission (now the NJSEA) exercised its authority and assumed operation of the landfill after investing more than $30 million to, among other things, construct a leachate collection system and containment wall,” Sheehan wrote. “The system stopped the leachate flow into Kearny Marsh and led directly to its current revitalization as a thriving wetlands habitat for birds, fish and other wildlife. “The centerpiece in this particular Meadowlands comeback story is the Kearny Freshwater Marsh. This revitalization is more than a feel-good story. It’s an example of environmental restoration coming about from the hard work and watchful eye of environmental groups like Hackensack Riverkeeper and the cooperation of good government agencies such as the NJSEA.” Good government agencies such as the NJSEA? You didn’t misread that. A reportedly environmentally sound riverkeeper refers to the NJSEA as a “good government agency?” Is this the very same agency that has ignored hundreds of Kearny residents’ pleas to close the Keegan for months? But it goes on. Sheehan, who did not return phone calls from The Observer to his office seeking comment about his op-ed, says part of his job is to now “watch over the NJSEA” to ensure that body “does it right” in relation to the hydrogen sulfide that is

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Capt. Bill Sheehan says sludge isn’t being dumped anymore at the Keegan Landfill. If that’s true, we wonder — what would he call this that was being dumped at the landfill and caught on camera just a few weeks ago? Black water? Don’t thin so.

causing children to vomit after soccer practice at Harvey Field, causing countless others to be experiencing horrendous respiratory issues, many other serious problems — and least of all, leaves a horrendous odor sometimes throughout Kearny and its neighbors to the north, south, east and west. “I know passionate people make good change happen because I’m one of them,” the riverkeeper wrote. “But I also know what can happen when false information is disseminated in the name of change. The NJSEA Board has been called crooks. They aren’t. Some people say there’s sewage flowing off the Keegan. There isn’t.” Perhaps the riverkeeper missed the photos and video Santos posted several weeks back on his Facebook page that revealed obvious sewage flowing off a truck right into the landfill. This was illegal, yet no one stopped it from happening on-site. Here’s how the riverkeeper, who has held his title since 1996, concluded his op-ed. He goes on to praise his bosses yet again for their efforts. “I understand that Kearny residents are rightfully concerned about air pollution in their town and of course

the best way to address this is to hold the feet of the NJSEA to the fire and to ensure that they do every single thing required by the regulatory authorities governing this issue,” he wrote. “At present, the NJSEA is taking positive steps to solve the hydrogen sulfide problem that’s created when discarded and waterlogged drywall breaks down.” “Hackensack Riverkeeper is keeping a close eye on the agency to ensure that it follows the NJDEP Consent Order and is transparent with the community throughout. The NJSEA has shown that it is committed to fixing the problem. In return, the science and processes in place must be allowed to work.” No one has accused the NJSEA of not following the consent order. However, clearly, Sheehan has missed the greater point. Nothing the NJSEA does, nor Gov. Phil Murphy, matters unless it involves immediate and 100% closure of the landfill. This is not a matter of following consent orders. At all. The Observer was unable last week to contact Jeff Tittel, of the NJ Sierra Club, for comment.

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$249,900 LYNDHURST

2 fam centrally located, 1 block to NYC Bus #99. 2 bedrms on 1st ﬂ, 2nd & 3rd ﬂoor used together total 5 bedrms, 2 full baths. Sep heat & utilities.

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

$650,000

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

KEARNY

$449,000 LYNDHURST

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

$399,000 LYNDHURST

2 fam w/ 2car garage. Separate heat & meters. 3 bedrooms each ﬂoor. Short Sale, Needs updating.

$310,000 KEARNY

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

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KEARNY

$350,000

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

LYNDHURST

$429,000

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

NORTH ARLINGTON

$499,000

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

$439,900

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

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$439,000 LYNDHURST

Lovely 3 bedrm 1.5 bath expanded cape. Wood ﬂoors, central air, modern kitchen & additional kitchen in ﬁn basement. 1 block to NYC Bus!

$360,000

1 fam w/driveway & over-sized 1 car garage living/dining rm combo & galley kitchen w/eating area, master bedrm w/bath, bedroom & full bath.

CALL US TO SELL YOUR HOME TODAY! Kearny

Lyndhurst

636 Kearny Ave.

424 Valleybrook Ave.

201-997-7000

201-939-8900

Rutherford

Secaucus

11 Park Ave.

5 Harmon Cove Tower

201-939-0001

201-867-2100

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