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Mississippi man driving in Lyndhurst on Nov. 11, who a year ago was charged with attempted murder in connection to a drive-

by shooting, and who was out on bail, now he finds himself back behind bars here, Det. Lt. Vincent Auteri, the Lyndhurst Police Department’s publicinformation officer said. On Veterans Day, shortly after 9 p.m., Auteri says Officer Ed Montoya was on

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Harrison awards $1.1M in small-business grants The last eight-plus months have brought challenges to small businesses that no one could have dreamed of when the calendar turned from 2019 to 2020. Like many new years, there was optimism in the air. “Hey, 2020’s gonna be a great year,” so many of us said. And then there was COVID-19, a form of the Coronavirus that actually had its roots in the previous year, but that reared its ugly head this year. All of this said, thanks to the CARES Act, Hudson County Executive Thomas A. DeGise, Mayor James A. Fife and members of the Town Council, a total of 66 small Harrison businesses were awarded $1.1 million in CARES Act grants recently. Fife, DeGise and Councilmembers Lawrence Bennett, Ellen Mendoza and Jesus Huaranga delivered the awards to Harrison merchants a little more than a week ago. “We would like to thank our federal delegation, Sens. Robert Menendez and Cory Booker and Rep. Albio Sires for bringing the CARES Act Funding to Hudson County,” Fife said. “Small business are the backbone of any community and a special thanks is needed for Harrison CFO Gabi Simoes and NW Financial for their diligent work.” To qualify for the grants, small businesses had to meet guidelines, including operating as a for-profit entity at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, having 25 or fewer

employees and having a physical presence in Harrison. The maximum grant award amount was $20,000. “The checks came at a good time for the happy merchants of Harrison,” Fife said. One business owner, a restaurateur, who asked not to be identified, said he was beyond grateful for the large grant he received. “I wasn’t expecting the grant, even though I had applied for it a while ago,” the businessman said. “I had decided that I was going to close at the end of November. I was getting so far behind on Seen above from left are Harrison Councilman Lawrence Bennett, Councilwoman Ellen Mendoza, Angelo Freire, rent, my utilities, that it was no the owner of La Fiamma Italian Restaurant, Mayor James A. Fife and Councilman Jesus Huaranga all together to longer possible to keep operatpersonally hand Freire his grant. ing. Then this grant comes in -just at the right time, and now, I paid off my debts and I can give We Specialize in Repast it a go for another few months, at least. I couldn’t thank the mayor, the council and the county executive enough. “You all saved me for now.” Councilman Bennett, meanwhile, said he was taken aback by the reaction he got when visiting businesses to bring 11-35 River Road | North Arlington, NJ | 201.246.0100 them their grant checks. “It was overwhelming,” CentanniNJ.com | Centanni Ristorante | @CentanniRistorante Bennett said. “A few of the business owners thought this Make your Reservations for was a joke and they’d say, ‘Are you kidding? Is this a joke?’ But it wasn’t a joke. And for some, it was the difference between FIRST COME FIRST SERVE FOR staying open and closing. INDOOR DINING DUE TO 25% CAPACITY Seeing the joy on so many faces was a great experience for me. I was fortunate to be part of an Preorder your WHOLE TURKEY incredibly moving experience.” with sides & 10” Apple Pie — Kevin Canessa

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Nutley cake maker really needs your help By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com

inda Vassallo is “baking” for your help. The Kearny native who now lives in Nutley is taking part in a Food Network contest -- called “The Greatest Baker” -- and if she wins, she stands to take home a $10,000 grand prize. And for the longtime, selftaught cake maker, winning the contest could make or break a business she started … just as the COVID-19 pandemic broke out. “I was completing all the paperwork for state certification and all of that and planned to open the business March 25,” she says. Then, it all came to a halt -- as did most of the world --

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Thoughts & Views EDITORIAL

Please, when possible, consider donating to food pantries

ith Thanksgiving just over a week away, we at The Observer take this time to encourage all of our readers to consider donations to local food pantries. This year has been one for the history books and in many cases, not for the better. And the harsh reality is that there are more families this year who are in dire situations of food insufficiency. One only needs to look at the line that wraps around Laurel Avenue in Kearny from in front of the First Presbyterian Church of Arlington each Friday to know more and more families are relying on the generosity of others just to get by. Whether it’s the Kearny Food Pantry Network, other church-based pantries, the outreach program led by Phil Stafford, or anywhere else, we have learned, in the most difficult of ways, that most of the food programs locally are in need of help — just a week away from the holiday. These social justice agencies work so hard to put food on the tables of those who might otherwise go without. And so if you’re in the position to donate, please do so so that all sustenance programs may do what they do best — helping others. It is at times like these that we realize just how generous our local communities are. So let’ s all do our part to make this Thanksgiving one we can all remember for a long time to come, despite all else going on in the world.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Rose: Should we feel badly Murphy pays more than $200K in property taxes? To the Editor: I found a recent newspaper article ‘’Our Governor and His Wife Pay a Ton in Property Taxes’’ totally misleading and feel a comparison is in order. First, the governor’s 6.3-acre, $9.9 million mansion sits on prime real estate on the Navesink River. My home sits on a 32 by 75 foot lot, east of Schuyler Avenue, in North Arlington. The governor pays approximately $209,000 in taxes on his property. I pay over $8,000 on my property. The

governor’s property consists of approximately 270,000 square feet. Mine, 2,400 square feet. If the governor was required to pay $8,000 in taxes for every 2,400 square feet of his property, his tax bill would be approximately $900,000. Though the governor ran on reducing property taxes, that hasn’t happened. It seems at a closer look, we are the ones paying a ton of property taxes. Armand Rose North Arlington

Louisiana man says ‘No way, y’all’ to keeping year-round DST To the Editor: Hi Kevin. I recently read The Observer’s proposal (for keeping year-round Daylight Saving Time) and disagree completely. You talk about the supposed benefit of a longer, day but fail to address the completely dark morning kids would catch buses in. And the difficulty of people waking up at a reasonable time due to dark mornings. Along with — let’s just leave at least one thing in our life alone and go to Standard Time permanently. It’s called that for a reason. If you agree with manipulating time itself, then I’m sure next on the list is to rename days of the week so people who have a problem with Monday through

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Friday can be made happy to have only weekend names only. Point being, stop manipulating everything! Hold something sacred for once and that should start with time itself. And lastly, the power companies who pushed this idea about DST lowering our utility bills is a blatant lie. Check out information from State of Indiana to prove it. Thank you. Gary George Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Editor’s note: The Observer does not endorse changing the names of the days of the week.

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KPD: City of Orange didn’t even want this scofﬂaw

By Capt. Tim Wagner Kearny Police Department On Nov. 10 at 12:36 p.m., KPD received a call that a woman was refusing to pay her bar tab at Jimmy’s Bar & Grill on Midland Avenue. Officer Pedro Pina responded with backup. He was told by the bartender and several patrons that Jennifer F. Williamson, 35, of Newark, who was seated at the bar, was causing a disturbance and refusing to pay her $31 tab. Williamson allegedly began repeating, “I paid my bill,” but then changed her tune and screamed, “I ain’t paying for sh--.” Officers tried to calm her to no avail. Williamson reportedly began walking around the bar, shouting obscenities and picking up items that belonged to other customers: a jacket, a backpack and a paper bag, as examples. By this time, the officers had seen enough and tried to arrest Williamson for her disorderly conduct. This did not go well. Williamson allegedly flailed her arms wildly and once handcuffed, repeatedly threw her

weight to the ground. When officers put her into a police car, Williamson reportedly began bicycle kicking at the officers. Once the car door was closed, she screamed and repeatedly tried to kick out a window. Placed directly into a holding cell at the police station, Williamson was said to have thrown herself to the floor before kicking and banging her fists on the cell door. The officers then had to extract Williamson from the cell for her own protection, since she would not stop banging herself on the metal door. While cuffing her again to extract her, Williamson flailed her arms and scratched one of the officers, causing a laceration to his finger. Once she calmed down, Williamson was booked on a summons with disorderly conduct, obstructing the administration of law, resisting arrest and aggravated assault on police. She was also found to have had nine outstanding arrest warrants issued by the City of Orange carrying a total bail of $2,900. Not surprisingly, Orange didn’t want her and released Williamson on her own recognizance.

POLICE BEAT On Nov. 3 at 9:15 p.m., Shop-Rite reported that a shoplifter was trying to flee the store. Officers Nicole Williams and Derek Hemphill were dispatched and found Corey D. White, 36, of Harrison, in a verbal dispute in the parking lot with the store manager. The manager alleged White had not paid for all of the groceries he carried out of the store and was now refusing to show his receipt. When police arrived, White acquiesced and showed his receipt. The tally showed he had $75.98 worth of groceries for which he allegedly had not paid. White was then arrested and charged with shoplifting. He was later released with a summons. On Nov. 5 at 10:29 a.m., a citizen reported a man was unresponsive inside a black Jeep on the 600 block of Forest Street. Officer John Donovan investigated and found the parked Jeep with two legs hanging out of its driver’s door. Inside, Officer Donovan

saw William Hicks, 47, of Kearny, lying asleep across the center console. Hicks was roused and apparently had no idea who owned the vehicle inside which he had taken his slumber. Hicks was arrested. A search incident to his arrest yielded a used hypodermic syringe and two wax folds of heroin stamped “12:30.” After refusing treatment by EMS, Hicks was charged with burglary and possession of heroin, drug paraphernalia and a hypodermic syringe. He was then given a berth at the Hudson County Jail in South Kearny. On Nov. 7 at 10:53 a.m., 911 got a call reporting a dispute at a bodega at 345 Kearny Ave. Officer Anthony Nunez and several other officers responded. The store proprietor, a 37-year-old woman, reported Theodore C. Hadam, 52, of Kearny, had entered the store asking to purchase a pack of cigarettes. When told the price of the cigarettes, Hadam reportedly became “enraged” and repeatedly said, “What are you talking See KPD, Page 16

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Kearny’s Rojas an instant goal scoring machine slowly could start to see that he could play. He’s good on the ball and gets to the right spots. Before the 2020 high school He also connected well with the others.” soccer season began, no one Rojas said that he started to knew anything about Juan feel better about his status on Rojas. the team during the preseason. Not Bill Galka, the head “After the practices, I started coach at Kearny High School. to feel more comfortable,” Not his fellow teammates with said Rojas, who didn’t speak a the Kardinals. Not even Rojas word of English before he arhimself. rived in the United States five You see, Rojas, a junior at years ago. “Coach (Galka) gave Kearny, didn’t play soccer for me a chance and I showed that the last two years. I could play. Everything just “The first year, I wasn’t in went well from there.” shape,” said Rojas, who came Did it ever. to Kearny from his native CoRojas has emerged as one of lombia when he was 11 years the best goal scoring threats in old. “I wasn’t paying attention the entire state of New Jersey. to anything. I didn’t want to He has exploded for 23 goals play soccer. All I wanted to do and has added nine assists in was play video games.” just 12 games. As a sophomore, Rojas went In the past week, Rojas has back to his native Colombia scored 10 goals, including an to live with his father and astounding four goals in the little sister, while his mother Kardinals’ 11-0 win over Fair remained in Kearny with his Lawn in the opening round grandparents. of the NJSIAA North Jersey So when Rojas came back Group IV state playoffs Saturto Kearny to begin his junior day afternoon. Rojas had two year, he was unsure about goals in each of the prior three whether he would even make games against Clifton (a loss) the varsity. and Memorial and Dickinson, “To be honest, I was really both victories. nervous,” Rojas said. “I reFor his efforts, Rojas has ally didn’t think I’d make the been selected as The Observer team.” Athlete of the Week for the Rojas had played club soccer past week. for Kearny United/Thistle, but Needless to say, Rojas is he didn’t know how he would surprised by his goal scoring perform for the storied Kearny prowess. High program. “I never thought I could do Before preseason tryouts this,” Rojas said. “When I first began, Galka never saw Rojas got on the team, I was trying play. to find my way. But Coach “I heard he was a good Galka and Coach (Scott) Milplayer,” Galka said. “I met him lar taught me a lot of things a couple of times, but I never that helped me. They taught saw him.” me how to check my back and During the preseason, limited check for the ball.” this season to only two weeks Rojas said that he has develdue to the coronavirus COVoped solid camaraderie with ID-19 pandemic, Rojas started teammate Miguel Rodriguez, a to make a positive impression. senior who has 13 goals and 13 “He was a very good techniassists this season. cal player,” Galka said. “He “Having Miguel as company wasn’t lighting it up, but you

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has really helped me a lot,” Rojas said of the senior. “We have good teamwork together. I don’t want to be the guy who wants to dribble it through everyone.” Galka is pleased with the way the formerly unknown Rojas has rapidly developed. “He’s been very good,” Galka said. “I turned to him the other day and asked him how many goals he scored in the game. He said he had four. He scores and you tend to forget that he is the one who scored them. He’s a good finisher. He’s in the box and is able to get the ball from the corners.” If the Kardinals (10-2) played a full slate of games this season instead of the truncated schedule caused by the COVID, Rojas might

have challenged for the single season goal scoring record set by Michael Millar, the brother of current assistant coach Scott Millar and son of longtime head coach John Millar. Michael Miller, a high school All-American during his days at Kearny, scored 34 goals in 2004. Rojas will have another year in 2021 to challenge the record. “He’s a good kid with a good sense of humor,” Galka said. “He enjoys playing. He gets along with the other guys very well. I wish we could have had him for the last two years. He would have been even better.” Rojas said that he was excited to leave Colombia and come to Kearny five years ago. “My mom was looking for

me to get a better opportunity to go to college,” Rojas said. “That’s my main goal. I want to get a scholarship to go to college. I was excited to come here because it was a brand new start. I had to learn a whole new language. I had to meet new people. My family helped me a lot.” And now, as the Kardinals move on in the state tournament to face Memorial this week (the game was scheduled for Tuesday at 4 p.m. at Kearny High School), Rojas wants one more thing more than setting a goal scoring record. “I want us to win the states,” Rojas said. As long as Rojas keeps finding the back of the net, anything is possible.

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Velazquez had to wait his turn. “I was ready to go,” Continued from Page 1 Velazquez said. But when practices began man year at center in September, Velazquez midfield,” Dembowski said. didn’t feel right. “He would be one of the “I was beginning to feel first ones on the attack for nauseous all the time,” us. He was a big part of our Velazquez said. “I couldn’t midfield. He made a lot eat at all. It started getting of plays. He made things worse. I was afraid to eat happen.” anything, because I didn’t Velazquez also played like the feeling.” top level club soccer for The discomfort continued the prestigious Ironbound for a few weeks. Soccer Club. “I then told my Mom So Velazquez was (Lizette) that we had to anticipating a solid senior go to the doctor to see if it year for the Vikings. was just a stomach virus,” “I figured I could have Velazquez said. “I was also a good future perhaps going to the bathroom less, playing soccer in college,” making less urine.” Velazquez said. “This was When Velazquez went to going to be a pretty good the doctor, an initial test opportunity to show the proved to be vital. scouts that I could play.” “My blood pressure There wasn’t a skyrocketed,” Velazquez conventional preseason this said. “The doctor told me to year, due to the coronavirus go to the emergency room Photo by Jim Hague COVID-19 pandemic. right away.” Jared Velazquez holds the one of the Team Jared T-Shirts that were made Velazquez’s chance to play Velazquez went to the ER to help raise money for kidney disease awareness. for Ironbound also went at Hackensack University away due to the virus. Medical Center to undergo was something seriously kidneys useless. So when preparation for a different blood test. wrong with my kidneys,” It’s very rare among the high school season was “An hour later, the Velazquez said. teenagers. Velazquez just delayed until September, doctor told me that there The blood test turned 17. Most FSGS determined that patients are much older Velazquez was suffering and it could very well be a from focal segmental hereditary disease. glomerulosclerosis or FSGS. Velazquez was tested It’s a disease that attacks and it turned out that his the tiny filtering units form of FSGS is not genetic, inside the kidneys where so he’s the only one in his Dr. Prakash Dr. Hector blood is cleaned. FSGS immediate family to have it. J. Doshi Aguilar is the type of glomerular Needless to say, disease and scarring, also the diagnosis floored WHY WE NEED RED BLOOD CELLS known as sclerosis that Velazquez. Anemia is a condition in which this type of anemia. eventually renders the “When the doctors the body is not creating enough The prognosis for a person with

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Wednesday, November 18, 2020 Velazquez said. Luis Velazquez’s older brother, Ricardo, had something similar happen to him, namely kidney failure that required transplant surgery. But Ricardo was 49 years old when he had the surgery, receiving a kidney from his mother. The Velazquez family – Luis, Lizzette and their daughter, Lauren, a softball and soccer player at NA – remains close knit through Jared’s trials and tribulations. “When you see me, I don’t look sick,” Jared Velazquez said. “I think I feel normal.” Still, Velazquez cannot play until a transplant donor is found. Velazquez is working out, wearing the NA colors with pride. “I was looking forward to the day where I played soccer in college.” Jared Velazquez said. That day still may come. If Jared can receive a donation and undergoes the transplant surgery, then there’s a chance he could play at the next level. But there are no guarantees. For now, Velazquez

attends practices with his teammates and keeps a stiff upper lip. “It’s been a blessing that he still has the same state of mind,” Luis Velazquez said. “In his mind, it’s just another obstacle. As parents, of course, we worry about the worst. But then we see his attitude and his ability to just take it all in. He makes us all more comfortable and enables us to deal with it.” Velazquez is on the donor list, but he’s still not currently a candidate for the transplant until his hypertension is under control. Velazquez is also a challenge for a transplant because of his blood type, the rare O-positive. “It’s sad, but I still see the light at the end of the tunnel,” Velazquez said. “Colleges are still interested in me. I could play in college after the transplant. I still think I’m the same player. But everything is up in the air until I can find a living donor.” If Velazquez can find a donor, then he can return to playing club soccer and playing baseball for the Vi-

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More big guests coming to Applause Radio By JoAnn Barton Special to The Observer I’ll start with apologies to those who tuned in to Applause Radio Show (ARS) Nov. 10 expecting to hear from Anson Williams. There was a scheduling issue and he was not on the show. He is going to be joining me on Tuesday, Nov. 24 along with actor Hank Garrett. However, I did have some other amazing guests on the show. Actor Billy Gray who played Bud on one of my favorite television shows, “Father Knows Best,” stopped by and we had a great time strolling down memory lane. Of course, I had to ask if Robert Young was a nice in real life as he was on the show and he responded with a resounding “yes.” The love he felt for Young and the entire cast poured out. Gray is still friends with the surviving members of the cast, Kitten and Betty (Lauren Ann Chapin and Elinor Donohue respectively). Gray says he is most proud of his role in the original version of “The Day the Earth Stood Still” and his career as a Class A Speedway motorcycle racer.

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Continued from Page 13 (Ryan McKay) and Amylynn Doffont (Jordan Ocello). She was the dear sister of John Clark, Richard Clark, Melissa Clark and the late Veronica Maiorana and the late Donald Clark. She is also survived by her loving in laws Grandma Dolly, Alan, Vincent, Jane, John and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to the Hackensack Meridian Health Subacute Rehabilitation (activities department) Wall Township, in Katherine’s name.

DONALD TODD

Donald Todd of Kearny died Nov. 3, 2020. He was 85. A graveside service for Donald took place at Arlington Cemetery, Kearny. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. A lifelong resident of Kearny, Donald worked for Wilbur B. Driver for many years. In recent years, he was a dedicated member of the Kearny Seniors. Donald enjoyed playing bingo and always looked forward to his next trip to the casino. Donald was the beloved husband of Marie (nee Krantz) Todd; loving father of Donald Peter Todd and his wife Elaine and Patricia Hogan and her husband Patrick. He was the cherished grandfather of Nicole, Allison and William, and was the dear brother of Thomas Todd, Mary Walsh, Judith Platt and Gary Todd. He was predeceased by his siblings Wallace, Phyllis, Ellen, Barbara, Jackie and Billy. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association.

CYNTHIA GALE MENNELLA

Cynthia Gale Mennella (nee Blake), 64, died at home on Nov. 11, 2020. A prayer service will take place Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 10 a.m. the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. Burial will follow in Arlington Cemetery, Kearny. Born in Newark, Cynthia lived most of her life in Kearny. Cynthia worked as a nurse before leaving to care for her children. She was also a lifetime member of the National PTA. She is survived by her beloved husband Donald. She was the loving mother of Clarence Hicks (Tanya), Christinna Vargas (Ariel), Donato Mennella (Emmy), Daniel Mennella (Jennifer) and Thomas Reid (Sandra). She was also the cher-

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Continued from Page 8 of cigarettes, and then allegedly dove across the store counter trying to wriggle his 230 pound frame underneath the anti-COVID plexiglass. Hadam reportedly pushed the store owner and kept reaching for the rack while droning, “Give me the cigarettes.” The storekeeper said she was able to wrest the pack of cigarettes away from Hadam with the help of her 14-year-old son. Hadam reportedly screamed, “You Indians are crazy,” and then left the store. Officers watched surveillance video of the incident and identified Hadam as a man standing across the street from the store. Officer Nunez tried to detain Hadam, who allegedly responded, “F--- this, I didn’t do anything,” before pushing Nunez in the chest and trying to walk away. Officers then had to wrestle Hadam’s arms behind his back to handcuff him. Curiously, Nunez found Hadam had no wallet or means of payment on him. Hadam was charged with robbery, resisting arrest and aggravated assault on police. He was medically cleared and then

incarcerated in the county jail. On Nov. 10 at 5:53 p.m., detectives of the Street Crimes Unit were stopped in an unmarked car at the westbound red traffic light at Kearny and Bergen avenues. When the light turned green, a white BMW passed the detectives in the left-turn-only lane, but instead of turning, it went straight through, cutting off other vehicles. The detectives tried to pull over the BMW with lights and siren on. While other cars pulled over, the BMW continued driving for several blocks. It turned north on Passaic Avenue and finally pulled over about 150 feet from the corner. Driver Domonye T. Kelly, 21, of Brooklyn, was a wanted man in Essex County for a burglary charge, was unlicensed and had suspended driving privileges. In an ashtray in the center console, the detectives say they found a marijuana cigar. Kelly was arrested and charged on a warrant with eluding police and possession of marijuana and paraphernalia. He was issued traffic summonses for driving while suspended, unlicensed driving, improper turn on a marked course and operating a vehicle while in possession of drugs. Kelly was remanded to the Hudson County Jail.

NEWS BRIEFS Elks blood drive set for this Wednesday in Harrison The Harrison-East Newark Elks sponsor a blood drive from 1:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 18, at the Harrison Recreation Center, 401 Warren St. Walk-ins are welcome but appointments are preferred and may be made by visiting www.nybc.org, group code 70864, or by sending a text to (917) 699-9073. Donors must bring a photo ID and proof of age. Masks are required -- and social distancing is observed at the donations. Those who donate must not have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 14 days.

Smile Design Specialist hosting Thanksgiving Food Drive The Smile Design Specialist is hosting a Thanksgiving food drive through Nov. 24 at its office, 312 Belleville Turnpike, Suite 3B, North Arlington. Donations will be accepted from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Wednesday and noon to 8 p.m. Thursdays. Needed: canned goods, cereal, pancake mix, pasta, rice, soup, peanut butter and jelly, chili, soups and beef stew. For more information, call (201) 991-1228.

Local Prepsters achieve academic honors

The following local students earned academic honors earned in the past year at St. Peter’s Prep, the school’s Principal, Jim DeAngelo, announced recently. Kearny: Antonio Vivero, ‘22 was named an AP Scholar and was inducted into the Science National Honor Society. Andrew Fernandez, ‘22 and Aidan Ferreira, ‘20, were inducted into the Science National Honor Society. North Arlington: Christopher Anderson, ‘20 was named an AP Scholar and Maximillian Rueda, ‘21 was named to the Science National Honor Society. Nutley: Pax Ardanz, ‘20, Suvan Bhat, ‘20, and Matthew Cugliari, ‘20 were named AP Scholar with Distinction. Peter Vazquez, ‘20 was named an AP Scholar with Honors and Thomas Da Costa Lobo, ‘21 was named an AP Scholar and a National Merit Semi-Finalist. The following were inducted into the Science National Honor Society: Pax Ardanz, ‘20, Suvan Bhat, ‘20, Matthew Cugliari, ‘20, Thomas Da Costa Lobo, ‘21 and Peter Vazquez, ‘20.

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EMPLOYMENT/ HELP WANTED

Seeking retired individual in North Arlington/Kearny area to be a maintenance person for Medical Building on Belleville Turnpike. Duties include sweeping, taking out recycling, emptying garbages, vacuuming as needed. Position and hours are flexible as well as the days to be worked. Must be able to respond to phone calls in case of emergencies on behalf of the building. Salary negotiable. Please call 201-874-6040 and leave a message your call will be returned

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HARRISON

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Looking for some Extra holiday cash? Christmas Kettle Workers Ages 18+. $11.00 per hour November 20th December 24th, 2020 Mon-Sat. Please apply via https:// rb.gy/3ocl5z (Select Kearny) If you have any questions, please call 201-991-1115 (X-2) Contact: Rebeca Escobar 24W09

GENERAL LABOR - ASAP L&R Mfg, 577 Elm St, Kearny. Mon - Fri 8am to 4:30 pm. Must speak English. Applications @ 577 Elm & 57 John Hay Ave. $12/hour

HARRISON 2 BedKEARNY room, Kitchen, LR, 2nd Newly renovated, Floor Utilities Seperate. hardwood floors. Laundry $1,600/mth 1 1/2 mth onsite. HT/HW included. 2 BR start at $1,375 security. Call or Text after 1 BR start at $1,200 2 pm couple preferred. Jr. BR start at $ 1,150 Walk to PATH. Call 973BELLEVILLE (201) 289-7096 3 Rooms. Laundry facility 900-0486 28W03 26W12 on premise. Hardwood floors. From $1275 + Utilities. See Super Apartment 2 HARRISON Newly reno- KEARNY 1st floor. 3 BR’S. 61 Newcombe St. vated 3rd floor. 4 rooms, LR, EIK. Access to backBelleville. Call Joe (862)202-9210 2 BRs. 1 Bath. New Kitch- yard. $1600 + 1 Month 28W03 en appliances. H/W floors, security. Available Now $1,600 + 1 month secu- (201)306-1945 (973)267rity. Utilities separate. 1 yr. 0769 26W03 lease. No pets/smoking. E. NEWARK Avl. December 1st (973) 207-5229 28W03

KEARNY

Included. No Pets/ Smoking. Available Now KEARNY Stewart Ave, (201)772-9965 27W03 3rd floor, LR, EIK, Lg Bedroom. Off Street Parking, Storage, Backyard, No Pets, $1,100/mth plus Utilities, Security Deposit. (908)771-0762 26W03

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WAREHOUSE IN KEARNY NJ Packers, Sorters, Cutters $11/hr to start. Overtime On Saturdays if wanted. Call (201)998-8700 26W03

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Wanted Driver /Warehouse, F/T - P/T mature individual for Foodservice CO. must posses good driving record. Salary plus Bonus Call 973-754-9775 EXT 3000 28W03

SERVICES OFFERED APPLIANCES & ELECTRONICS REPAIR APPLIANCES & ELECTRONICS REPAIR OVER 20 YEARS SERVING NJ RESIDENTS IN 6 COUNTIES. FALAMOS PORTUGUES. HABLAMOS ESPANOL. FREE ESTIMATE AT SANTRONICS.NET OR CALL 908-403-0313

HARRISON HARRISON 2nd floor. 5 room modern apartment. HW floors, C/A, $1,500/ mth + 1 Months security. 1 parking space included. No Pets. Available December 1st (973)699-4216 27W03

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LABORER Part-time laborers needed in the Department of Public Works to assist with the operations of the recycling center including assisting residents, sorting recycling materials, loads, lifts, & moves materials and equipment, general yard cleaning, accepting deliveries, and other related duties. Valid NJ driver’s license required. 24.5 hours per week, Hourly Rate $ 12.00 Application available at https://www.kearnynj.org/job-opportunities/ Deadline to apply is 12/11/2020 28W03

PET CARE PET CARE BY BARBARA No Need to Worry Dog walking - Cat sitting Drop in Visits Along with other small pets. If they need medication or special attention, Rest assured I will care for your Pet as if they were my own. Call for consultation References on request (954) 856-5812 23W09

KEARNY Off Belgrove Dr. 4 BR. DR. LR. EIK. Deck. Pet friendly. $2100 + 1.5 months security. 1 Parking spot extra cost. Available December 1st (201)991-3366 27W03

KEARNY Newly Renovated 2 BR 2nd fl. 2 family house. No pets/ Smoking. 1.5 months security. $1800/month HT/ HW included. Avl. Now (201) 772-8989 27W03

KEARNY 1st Floor 3 BR, 1 1/2 bathrooms, LR. DR. laundry, backyard, 2 car parking . Beautiful NY skyline view. $2.000 + 1 months security. Available January 1st. (201)9374396 26W03

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LABORER Full time laborer needed in the Department of Public Works to do street cleaning, street/sewer repairs, line painting, truck washing, maintenance/ cleanup of parks and playgrounds, garage and shade tree maintenance and other related duties. Valid NJ commercial driver’s license class B with air brake endorsement. Candidates who do not have the required license must obtain CDL by the end of their 90-day probationary period. 40 hours per week, Annual salary $35,842 Application available at https://www.kearnynj.org/job-opportunities/ Deadline to appy is 12/11/20

KEARNY

BELLEVILLE 1 BR. Garden Apartment. No Pets. H/HW Included. Available November 1st Call (201)628-4071 26W03

Mid-Realty, Inc. has been a successful, 10 Roads Express is professional company who has served Hiring Experienced New Jersey for over 50 years. If you would like to Class A Drivers!!! know how to enjoy an independent, successful -Up to $32.42 Per Hour! career in real estate or if you are an active Multiple Routes Available! agent looking for a change, -APPLY ONLINE @ call Mid-Realty, Inc. today for details and DRIVEFOREAGLE.COM a confidential interview. E.NEWARK 1 bedroom -For more info, call (201)991-5719 or apartment. No Kitchen. Rheanna at midrealty@gmail.com $850/mth All Utilties 23W09

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HARRISON 2 BR’s, 1 Bath. Newly renovated EIK. LR. $1500 + 1 months security. Utilities separate. Small Pets/No smoking. Available Now. Call John (973) 714-2368 no text 27W03

HARRISON 2nd Floor, 2 BR’S, HW floors, Parking on the st, Small Pets ok $1,550 + 1 1/2 months security, Utilities not included. Avail. Now (732) 423-8730 26W03

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LYNDHURST

KEARNY 1st fl. 3 BR’s, DR, EIK, Bathroom.3 closets + 1 Pantry closet. $2100 + 1 months security. Utilities included. no pets/ smoking. Avl. Now (201) 341-4524 28W03

LYNDHURST 3 BR. 2 Baths. EIK. 1 car garage. plus more! $2500 + 1 months security. Utilities separate. No Pets/smoking. Available January 1st (914)882-4062 26W03

KEARNY 2 BR. LR. DR. EIK. 1 Bath. Enclosed Front Porch. $1350 + 1 Month security. Utilities separate. No Pets/Smoking. Available January 1st (201)9918219 28W03 KEARNY 2BR APT. HT/HW included. $1,650 + 1.5 Months security. See Super 6 Woodland Ave. Apt. 1 (201)892-8035 for appointment.

KEARNY Modern 2nd Fl. 3 BR, LR, DR, Large EIK 2 baths, carpet & H/W floors, C/A, laundry hook up, 1 parking space utili28W03 ties seperate. No pets. No smoking. $1,900/month. KEARNY 1 month security. Avl. 1 BR APT. HT/HW Now. Text or leave mes- included. $1,250/month. sage. (201) 755-4511. See Super 26W03 654 Elm St, Kearny. Call Sofia after 3pm (201)998-3516 for appointment. KEARNY 1st fl. 3 BR’s, DR, EIK, Bathroom.3 closets + 1 Pantry closet. $2100 + 1 months security. Utilities included. no pets/ smoking. Avl. Now (718) 473-5040 28W03

KEARNY Kearny Arlington Section. Large modern 3BD, 2 full baths LR DR large EIK 1700 sq.ft. Central A/C. Access to laundry room W/D hook up,1 parking space on driveway,1st floor .Utilities included. No pets. No smoking Asking $2,450/ month. 1 1/2 month security. Must see. Avl December 1st. Contact, text or voicemail. (201)7255116 27W03

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KEARNY Arlington Section, 2nd fl. 4 family home. 1 BR. DR. LR. EIK. $1,400/month. H/HW included. no pets/smoking. Available Dec 1st (201) 998-7268 28WO3

KEARNY One bedroom apartment for rent in Kearny. No pets. Available Dec 1st Please call 862 485 2013 28W03

KEARNY Large 1 Bedroom apartment on the third floor. Can be used as a two bedroom if needed. H/W floors throughout. Utilities not included. Close to PATH and train. Cats and small dogs OK. Available December 5th (201)618-5337 26W03

N.NEWARK N. NEWARK Goverment SECTION 8 preferred, 1 BR,1st fl. Near all Transportation and Buses. Completely renovated. Call 973-202-8580. 28W03

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NORTH ARLINGTON Studio apartment $1,100/mth Heat/ HW supplied. Single or couple preferred. 1st floor in garden apartment complex. Laundry on site. Parking available. Close to trans and shopping. No Pets. Call between 10am-7pm only. (201)997-2341

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Two adjacent office condos for sale on JFK Blvd. Smaller 550 sq.ft., larger 630 sq.ft. Two full baths. In a 27 unit residential building, near a university. Great potential! Call 201-628-4071

SPACE FOR RENT NEWARK

Commercial space available. Approx. 3,000 KEARNY Utilities,Internet square feet. 9 parking spaces. included. Available Now . Leave message (201) 572-576 Market Street, Newark, Available 898-3527 26W03 January 1, 2021 Office space ideal for KEARNY Room for rent. Men preferred. No kitch- small business, accounten. We speak Spanish. ant, mortgage company, travel agency etc., etc. Available Now (201)3887 Individual offices, 2156 28W03 front desk area, conference room, kitchen, and HOUSE 2 bathrooms. Separate entrances. Owner FOR RENT occupies 2 nd floor. Owner is a licensed Real Estate Broker. Some KEARNY offices are large enough for two people. Rent includes taxes. Utilities and trash removal will KEARNY be split 50/50 monthly. 5 BR’s. 1 Bath. DR. Spacious LR. Full Kitchen. Please call Maria Silva at 973-727-1032 for more Washer & Dryer. information or Basement can be used to take a tour for storage. 27W08 3 Parking spaces. $2800 + 1 months security. Small Pets. Available December 1st (201)726-2846 27W03

N.NEWARK NORTH NEWARK 1700 sqft. Semi equipped restaurant. High volume traffic. Mount prospect ave, $3000 Monthly + 3 months security call for details (973)309-5773 26W03

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

COPACABANA LANDSCAPING

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N.ARLINGTON N.ARLINGTON Small Office space for rent $700/mth Call for details between 10am-7pm (201)997-2341 26W03

N.ARLINGTON RIDGE ROAD OFFICE 3 Room suite. Parking available $850 + utilities. Parking available. Owner (201)509-6965 26W03

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TESTIMONIAL G & R Builders and Roofing has been advertising with The Observer for many years. This is what he had to say. LACA CORP I am certain I will conPaint * Powerwash* tinue to do so for many and More years to come. I get many •Interior • Exterior •Free Estimates•Fully Insured calls from our ad in the Classified Section and we 973-759-8869 estimate that of those 973-930-5002 calls, at least 90% of them 05W52 we actually do business with. That’s an incredible percentage and because FENIELLO CONTRACTING LLC. of it, we don’t advertise anywhere else anymore BASEMENT because there is no need. RENOVATIONS The investment of paying NO MORE WASTED for SPACE. Baths, an ad in The Observer has Kitchens, Decks paid off in ways I never Painting. thought possible. Be patient and you’ll All types of Home see — advertising with Improvement. The Observer long-term Quality work. Fair works. prices Fully insured.

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Stk#20-256, VIN#LB106466. MSRP $27,735. Based on 39 month closed end lease. Total due at signing $2,995 down + $169 1st Mo. Payment + $695 bank fee + $0 sec dep + tax, title and MV fees. Includes $2,000 Lease Loyalty and $1,000 Costco if qual. 10k mi/yr. $.25 thereafter. Total payments $6,591. Residual $13,972.

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837 KEARNY AVE. KEARNY, NJ T: 201.991.1055

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The Observer e-Newspaper — Nov. 18, 2020

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