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HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM ALL OF US AT THE OBSERVER

In light of the pandemic, The Observer is collecting gift cards this year instead of toys ... all to be distributed to town of your choice

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s 2020 continues to be one of the most non-traditional years in recent memory, so, too, may it be said of the arriving Holiday Season. It

appears many towns, non-profits and other organizations, instead of collecting toys and clothing for those in need, will instead be collecting gift cards.

And, last week, we at The Observer decided to follow suit -- with a local twist.

Over the last 20 years, the newspaper’s

office has been a central collection location for toys for infants through teens. However, The Observer’s office has been closed to the public since early in March when the COVID-19 Pandemic broke out in the United States.

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Nutley PD recovers $20K scammer bilked from resident

By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com Most of the time when we report stories about residents being scammed, the ending is not good.

For the first time in recent memory -- maybe ever -- we have an instance where the outcome is great.

Nutley Police Director

Alphonse Petracco and Chief Thomas Strumolo announced Nov. 18 that police were able to recover $20,000 fraudulently scammed from one Nutley resident.

Strumolo says in early October, a 58-year-old woman received a call advising that she was due a large refund; however, she needed to send cash to

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The Nutley resident sent the $20,000 in cash by mail, which was ultimately intercepted by the La Verne, California, Police Department.

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The Nutley and La Verne PDs are working through subpoenas to identify the scammer, believed to be from California. He was using Uber and Lyft accounts and an Air Bed and Breakfast as his mailing address. Through investigation it appears he has been defrauding other victims throughout the country.

On Wednesday, Nov. 18, Nutley detectives received a check made payable to the victim for $20,000.

Strumolo says this was an unusual job.

“We were able to stop the funds in transit. Other victims who sent money were not so fortunate,” Strumolo said. “It was with the cooperation of La Verne police that we were able to recover the money.”

Petracco says phone and internet scams are out of control.

“Most of the callers

are very convincing and residents continue to believe what they are being told,” Petracco said. Chief Strumolo and I continue to send alerts and news releases warning not to send money or provide personal information, yet the calls are so believable that residents continue sending money before contacting authorities.”

Petracco commended detectives and thanked the La Verne Police Department for their efforts.

Santa’s mailbox back Friday in Lyndhurst Santa’s Mailbox is returning to Lyndhurst.

The Department of Parks & Recreation says it be set up on the Lyndhurst Town Hall lawn by Friday, Nov. 27.

It’s a special mailbox that goes directly to Santa’s Workshop in the North Pole.

Please do remember that Santa needs the children’s last name and addresses to answer

all the letters, so make sure it is included before putting it in the mailbox. He was very sad he couldn’t answer some letters last year.

Also note that since Santa will be getting much busier closer to Christmas, the mailbox will get transported back to the North Pole on the morning of Friday, Dec. 18, so get your letters in right away.

Nutley Legion meets 2nd Sunday of month American Legion Unit 70, Nutley, hosts monthly meetings on the second Sunday of each month at 4 p.m.

Because of the pandemic, the unit is temporarily having meetings at the American Legion Post 105, at 621 Washington Ave., Belleville (right next to the Motorcycle Mall).

The American Legion is a veterans organization focused on helping and supporting veterans -- not just members, but also veterans in the community.

New members are welcome. Come sit in on a meeting.

The unit is a fantastic group of women both young and old.

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By Capt. Tim Wagner Kearny Police Department On Nov. 12 at 8:49 p.m., a 52-yearold employee at Marshall’s, Passaic Avenue, reported to Officer Nicole Williams that she was seated in her car prior to the start of her shift speaking with a co-worker in an adjacent car. A man, later identified as Theo V. James, 35, of Newark, walked up to her car and asked to borrow her cellular phone. The victim refused and the man walked away.

The two women were uncomfortable with the encounter and closed their windows. Moments later, James returned and, without saying anything, allegedly opened the victim’s car door and sat in her backseat. The victim jumped out of the car, terrified, and began yelling at James to get out

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of her car. James walked away without saying anything.

The victim reported James allegedly walked over to a white pickup truck parked in the lot and pulled on its door handle, but the door was locked.

James then crossed Passaic Avenue and sat inside a construction front loader parked in the Kmart parking lot. James put on a construction vest he found inside the construction equipment and was posed, Bob-theBuilder-style, when officers arrived.

Officer Richard Pawlowski escorted James out of the front loader and arrested him. The owner of the white pickup truck, a 21-year-old man, came back to his truck while police were investigating and reported that James was a stranger who was not permitted access to his truck.

James was charged with burglary

and criminal attempt (burglary). With those charges and a $5,000/10% bail from an outstanding Newark arrest warrant for assault, James was sent to the Hudson County Jail, South

Kearny.

On Nov. 13 at 1:07 a.m., officers were dispatched to Alexander Avenue on a report of a street fight, but subsequently received information via dispatch indicating that someone was possibly restraining a burglar from escaping.

Officer Christian Medina arrived to find two men restraining Gerard F. McCollum, 49, of East Newark, who was sprawled on the street. One of the Samaritans reported McCollum had been found rummaging through his mother’s car without permission.

Officers arrested McCollum and found a Visa debit card on him embossed to another man whom McCollum allegedly did not know. McCollum was charged with burglary and See KPD, Page 16

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A look at how COVID-19 is hitting local towns

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he Town of Kearny has seen 516 new COVID-19 cases alone in November, representing an overall total of 2,253 cases, according to statistics released by the Kearny Board of Health. In

November, 2 deaths have been reported. Kearny has seen a total of 95 deaths.

The most recent and biggest single-day jump in Kearny came Nov. 13, when 96 new cases were reported.

On Nov. 10, the Kearny Board of Health issued its most recent warning in a social-media post on

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Meanwhile, in Harrison, the town reports a grand total of 791 known cases of COVID-19, with a total of 22 deaths, as of Nov. 21.

In East Newark, officials there report a total of 161 overall COVID-19 cases and 8 deaths. November has seen two of the largest single-day cases reported -- Nov. 2 when 6 new cases were reported an Nov. 13 when 5 new cases were reported. Nov. 2 was the highest single-day report of new cases throughout the entire pandemic.

Across the Passaic River in Essex County, both Belleville and Nutley continue to see a shark spike in cases.

According to information provided regularly by Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr., as of Nov. 22, Belleville has seen a grand total of 1,958 cases, representing a 1-day jump of 24 new cases. Belleville has seen a total of 74 COVID-19 deaths.

In Nutley, 917 total COVID-19 cases were reported as of Nov. 22. That figure represents a singleday jump of 19 new cases.

Nutley has had 37 total deaths since the beginning of the pandemic. Countywide, a total of 32,747 total cases have been reported. Unfortunately, 1,973 people in the county have died from complications caused by the virus.

DiVincenzo’s office says these reported numbers are likely well below reality.

“The number of infected

individuals infected in any municipality is likely to be much greater than indicated as this data only includes persons who have been tested and whose lab results have been reported in the state’s data system,” the county executive’s office notes.

DiVincenzo continues to urge residents to follow these guidelines: • Get a flu shot.

• Wear a cloth or disposable mask when in public, both indoors and outdoors.

• Practice social distancing.

• Follow good respiratory hygiene.

• Cover coughs with a tissue or sleeves, not hands.

• Wash your hands often with soap and water, or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer when soap and water aren’t available.

• Stay at home if you’re sick -- and avoid those who are sick (for any reason.)

• Review Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines for travel.

In Lyndhurst, a total of 810 cases of COVID-19 cases have been reported since the start of the pandemic. In North Arlington, 540 total cases have been reported.

If you’re suffering from mental-health issues, consider visiting www. njmentalhealthcares.org of calling (866) 202-4357.

The state also continues to operate its web hub for the virus.

Visit covid19.nj.gov for more information.

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Thoughts & Views EDITORIAL

Giving thanks in the year 2020?

Seriously?

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lain and simply put, the year 2020 really hasn’t offered us much to give thanks for, has it? The year began with us all finding out the sillysounding name of a virus that had its origins in China and that was making its way here to our shores.

We watched as some of the people we know and love left this world because of that virus.

We looked on in horror as protests broke out across the country, protests that were peaceful in some instances, but not peaceful at all in others.

So many people found themselves in the midst of battle with friends, families, colleagues, all over whom we thought was best suited for the White House come 2021.

And now, of course, as Thanksgiving nears, we’re getting a clearer picture that COVID-19 took a short break in its ugly path of destruction this summer, but it’s rearing its ugly head — again — as the weather gets colder.

So what do we really have to be thankful for, right?

Well, fortunately, during the roughest of times, this community, in West Hudson, to South Bergen to eastern Essex counties, we find ways to show immense strength.

We see it in the work so many food pantries do to ensure no one here goes hungry.

We see it when Boy Scouts take their weekends to collect food for those food pantries.

We see it as first responders put their lives on the line — in the face of the most deadly pandemic this country has seen in over 100 years — so that we might all remain safe.

We see it when our elected leaders do everything they can to give us all some sort of normalcy.

We see it in the eyes of local business owners — many of whom are struggling on a daily basis — as they work, tirelessly, so that we might sit down for a meal outside our homes or so we might be able to pick up our medications despite all the risks associated with being out in the public.

We see it as so many young people, whose school year is being torn apart by a pandemic, as they continue to do what they have to do to learn, even if it’s at the dining room table or from a corner of a shared room with siblings.

We see so much generosity from so many people, from ordinary people, to the clergy, to public figures, to you name it.

And so whilst it might seem there is little to be grateful for this Thanksgiving, there really is. Life could be so much worse and we only need to look at the TV to see this.

As we prepare to sit at table this Thursday for meals with freinds and family, as difficult as it may be, perhaps we could just pause for a moment to recognize that despite 2020 being as horrendous a year as one could have imagined, we, as a community have an awful lot to be thankful for. And so, from all of us at The Observer, we wish you, one and all, the very best Thanksgiving ever.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Knapp: In thanks to Mayor Joe Smith for all he did for the people of East Newark To the Editor: I am submitting my comments on behalf of former Mayor Joseph R. Smith with no malice or critical vein of the current administration.

I had the honor and privilege of working for Mayor Smith since 1991. When the mayor interviewed me for the part time Welfare/ Human Services Director position in April 1991, I recall his stern but caring statement to me “I want you to take care of the people in need in this borough, adhering to all regulations and rules.”

I attempted to carry forth his edict to the best of my ability. As my employment progressed and with the mayor’s support and encouragement, I attained my Registered Municipal Clerk and Certified Municipal Registrar credentials via classes and testing. I also served as the Public Agency Compliance Officer for the borough.

There is not enough space to recite all of the programs and events for the people of the borough that were brought forth under Mayor Smith. He cared for all of the people from the most young to the most senior and moved many, many programs including but not limited to the yearly senior health and human services fair, the referral for breast-cancer

screenings, the Luis Viccencio Scholarship that provided book expenses money to East Newark seniors moving forth with their education, the annual 911 Remembrance involving the school children and residents, Memorial Day and Veterans Day ceremonies, recognition of mothers and fathers on their day, fire prevention activities and so many other worthy events for the people.

It was with pride that last October, the East Newark Senior Center was named the Joseph R. Smith Senior Center as his heart and soul was in that building that he improved and enhanced.

It is to be noted that Mayor Smith was the guardian of the taxpayer dollars resulting each year either with no tax increase or a bare minimum increase. Honesty, integrity and devout caring was the mission of the Smith administration.

All must remember and recognize the years of hard work the mayor and council completed for the Clark Thread Mill conversion and the devotion of the mayor to this project.

I can say with unpardonable pride that I was fortunate from 1991 to 2019 to be a member of the Smith Team of municipal officials.

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Kearny holiday fest going virtual for ‘20 Kearny’s Tree Lighting Festival will be a bit different this year, but organizers say they have a great program planned to keep everyone entertained.

In accordance with public health guidelines, the annual festival will be virtual on Thursday, Dec. 3 beginning at 7 p.m.

The family-focused event has been designed to entertain and engage kids. The approximately hour-long stream on the KUEZ Facebook page — www.facebook. com/KearnyUrbanEnterpriseZone — will be filled with performances, messages and other surprises for children as they watch Santa make his way through the streets of Kearny.

Also, kids may help Santa find his mischievous elf -Candy Cane -- as he travels through town visiting some familiar sites along the way.

They can fill out the special Elf finder form, found on the KUEZ Facebook page or town website, where they’ve spotted Candy on the stream for a chance to win a basket of holiday toys.

Interspersed on Santa’s pre-recorded journey will be performances, appearances

and special messages including: • Musical performance from the Kearny High School K-Birds.

• Dancers from the Next Step School of Dance.

• Storytime with Mrs. Claus at the Kearny Library.

• “Frosty the Snowman” reading from West Hudson Arts and Theater company (W.H.A.T.) • A holiday message from two special guests, straight from Arendelle.

• Holiday safety tips from the Kearny Fire Department.

• Scott Burzynski, Kearny Franklin School music teacher, performs on the organ The stream will culminate with Santa’s arrival at Town Hall and the lighting of the tree alongside Mayor Alberto G. Santos.

Please note, there will be no in-person, live events.

You may also post photos on social media showing how you’re getting ready to watch with the hashtag #KearnyTree2020.

“While we may be celebrating a little differently this year, we look forward to another amazing holiday season here in Kearny,” Santos said.

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he West Hudson Arts & Theater Company’s virtual performances will continue for the Christmas season.

Each Thursday night in December through Christmas Eve -- at 7 p.m.

-- a special seasonal-themed story time, W.H.A.T.’s “Warm Winter Tales,” will be shared on the WHATCONJ Facebook and YouTube pages.

Veterans and friends of the W.H.A.T. stage will be featured, including Don Feliciti, Noelle Haefner, Tim Firth, Allyssa Hynes, Millie Gonzales, Christina Montague and other special guests. Sofia Rios, a member of the Arlington Juniorettes and senior at High Tech High School, will edit the videos.

The first story, “Frosty the Snowman,” will premier during the Town of Kearny’s KUEZ Virtual Tree Lighting Dec. 3. Other stories scheduled are “The Runaway Latkes,” on Dec. 10, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” on Dec. 17 and a special reading of “T’was the Night Before Christmas,” in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

“The W.H.A.T. advisory board continues to look for opportunities to bring the arts directly to the community during these times when we are unable to be together in person,” W.H.A.T. President Jerry Ficeto said. “This new remote world allows us to connect with a larger number of people in the area who might not otherwise attend a production or know about our organization.

“Feelings of separation or loneliness may be especially hard for children during the holidays when they cannot visit with grandparents or extended family for traditional celebrations. We especially hope providing a socially distanced Christmas Eve activity in the languages of the majority of our community will allow families to still spend this special time together.”

Tune in to the weekly installment of W.H.A.T.’s Warm Winter Tales at www. facebook.com/whatconj or www.youtube.com/whatconj.

Can’t make the premieres?

They’ll be available for future viewing shortly after the original screenings end.

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Great run by NA’s girls’ soccer ends in state semis Mike Vivino didn’t know what to expect from his first year as the head girls’ soccer coach at North Arlington High School. Vivino came to North Arlington after serving as an assistant at Park Ridge for several seasons.

So when the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 2, Group I state playoffs began two weeks ago, Vivino’s Vikings were under .500 and recipients of the No. 11 seed in that bracket.

Vivino didn’t care what the seed was. He felt his team was hitting its stride when the state playoffs began.

“We were playing really well.” Vivino said. “The second time we played Lyndhurst, we lost, 3-1, but we were doing all the right things. I felt good about what we were doing.”

However, there was a little bit of an obstacle.

The program was hit with the 14-day quarantine due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, which definitely put all the momentum the Vikings were enjoying on hold.

“We didn’t touch a ball for two weeks,” Vivino said. “It was a little disappointing. We did the Google classroom thing to do workouts, but it wasn’t the same. I was getting a positive response

from them. They had enthusiasm. I knew they couldn’t wait to get back out there.”

So when the Vikings received the clearance to return to the field, they were more than ready.

“We dominated Harrison,” Vivino said. “We used all 11 players. Everyone contributed. Everyone defended. I think that’s when I knew we had a good run in us.”

Sure enough, the Vikings started to play extremely well, clicking on all cylinders. They had a solid win over Weehawken right before they were prepping to play sixth-seeded Saddle Brook in the opening round of the states.

“I did a little research and found out that they had two big goal scorers,” Vivino said.

Seniors Anna Memija (21 goals) and Mia Lopez (14 goals, 11 assists) were the two top scorers for the Falcons, who won their division in the North Jersey Interscholastic Division with a 10-2 record.

“I wondered if they had anyone else who could step in and score,” Vivino said. “We just had to make sure we used all of our players. I felt the reason why we could compete was the talent we had with all our players.”

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The Belleville High School boys’ soccer team celebrates after winning the NJSIAA state sectional title Saturday, the school’s first-ever state sectional championship in boys’ soccer.

By Jim Hague ogsmar@aol.com A little over a month ago, the Belleville High School boys’ soccer record stood at a dismal 1-6-1.

Gary Polewka, the veteran coach of the Buccaneers, was at his wit’s end.

“We can’t score at will,” Polewka said at the time. “We don’t have a true striker. We’re falling just a goal short here and there. We are hoping to rattle off a few wins. We’re nowhere we’re used to be.”

It’s amazing how things can turn around in a hurry in high school soccer, especially in a pandemic year.

Because astoundingly, amazingly, the Buccaneers are indeed state sectional champions today.

Saturday afternoon, courtesy of a great set play from Fernando Fajardo to Jonathan Sanchez, the Buccaneers defeated Dwight-Morrow of Englewood, 1-0, to win the NJSIAA Northeast F, Group III-B state sectional championship at Doc Ellis Field in Belleville Stadium.

It marks the first NJSIAA state sectional boys’ soccer championship in the history of the school.

The Buccaneers capped the

incredible and improbable run, winning the title despite holding a sub-.500 record. The Bucs finished the season with a 7-8-1 record.

Polewka was still coming to grips with the fact that his team had won a state sectional crown.

“We got hot at the right time,” Polewka said. “We got on a run. I really think once we beat Caldwell (by a 2-0 score), we got a little bit of confidence.

We definitely took them one game at a time, but I really feel playing the schedule we did earlier helped us later on. I always felt that if we played our ‘A’ game and everyone did their job, we could compete with anyone.”

Despite the rugged start, Polewka said that his team never wavered.

“I think the kids felt confident all along,” Polewka said. “When they found out they were playing in the state playoffs, they felt like they had a chance at redemption. And obviously, they grabbed it.”

The Buccaneers, who finished the season on a fourgame win streak and winners of six of their last eight games, started their march to the state sectional title with a 5-1 win over Bergenfield. They then knocked off Orange, 4-2, in the

semifinals to set up Saturday’s showdown with DwightMorrow.

“We honestly feel that we play in the toughest league in the state,” Polewka said of the Super Essex Conference.

“After we played teams like Livingston, M.K.A. (Montclair Kimberley Academy) and (Newark) East Side, I wasn’t worried about playing anyone else. I knew we could compete with the other teams.”

The Bucs gained a ton of confidence with the win over Caldwell.

“We then worked on some drills in practice,” Polewka said.

“We worked on getting some through balls (in the box).”

It resulted in five goals against Bergenfield, the second highest scoring total of the season.

“After that first state playoff game, I said, ‘See what your hard work can do,’” Polewka said.

Sanchez, a senior midfielder, entered the state tournament just hoping that his career wouldn’t end in a loss.

“We started off bad this year,” said Sanchez, who led the team with seven assists. “But we knew the talent was there. I think the last four games or so See CHAMPS, Page 10

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munication.”

Senior Pedro Barba-Rojas kept the Bucs in the game Continued from Page 9 with a brilliant save in the first half of regulation, just getting helped us to see what we his hand on a shot that kept it should be doing. We were able out of goal. to push through it.”

“He made a phenomenal Sanchez was battling ankle save,” Polewka said. “He and quad injuries to get on the tipped it up and the ball hit field. the crossbar.”

“Obviously, as a senior, I “Right before the shot, I didn’t want to miss out on my took two steps back,” said last games,” Sanchez said.

Barba-Rojas, who made four Fajardo felt the same way. saves to collect the clean “We took it game by game,” sheet, only his second shutout said Fajardo, who had the of the season. “Well, those two three-goal hat trick in the win steps saved my life. If I didn’t over Orange, then capped it take the steps, I never would off by setting up the gamehave touched the ball.” winner Saturday. “Our record After the shot hit the crossdidn’t speak for who we were. bar, the ball trickled in front of We knew we had some talent. the goal and Barba-Rojas was We played some tough games able to pounce on it. early. When we were losing When the game headed to early, we kept battling and overtime, it meant the next kept believing. I think that’s goal would win it. what brought us to this. We Polewka and Sanchez both just needed a little more com-

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hoped that the Bucs could retain possession with Sanchez getting his chance on the ball.

“We used our strength, which is the speed of our wings,” Polewka said. “When Sanchez gets the ball, he’s brilliant. We didn’t face a faster kid than Jonathan. He was the key to what we were doing. He was definitely active in the offensive end.”

“We started the second half and I started maneuvering through their defense,” Sanchez said. “I told (Polewka) that I think I could score. I knew I could beat my defenders. Once we got to overtime, he said, ‘Jonathan, take the shot.’ Fernando saw a gap and gave me the pass. I’m really fast, so I just took off.”

Fajardo hit the streaking Sanchez in stride and Sanchez hit the shot from about 10 yards out, a shot that will forever live in Belleville folklore.

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“We were able to open some space,” Fajardo said. “We knew it would happen.”

Fajardo missed his entire sophomore year due to an injury, but made up for it with the win Saturday.

When Sanchez’s shot went in, it set off a frenzy never before seen in Belleville.

“I looked at the scoreboard and looked at the kids celebrating,” Polewka said. “I said, ‘Wow, did this really happen?’

It’s definitely special.”

“I forgot it was a golden goal,” said Barba-Rojas, who transferred to Belleville from Garfield High School via Bolivia last year. “I thought they were just celebrating the goal, not that we won. I didn’t want to leave the goal alone.

But then I remembered it was a golden goal (sudden death) and I joined my teammates. It was amazing.”

The winning connection celebrated the goal and the title.

“I have mixed emotions,” Sanchez said. “I happy that we did it, but a little sad it’s over.

It’s every kid’s dream to win a state championship. It’s something I’m going to remember my whole life. We made his-

tory. We’re the first ones ever.

We said that right before the game. We said, ‘Let’s make history.’ And we did.

Added Sanchez, “When I started out my freshman year, it never came into my mind that we could win a state title.”

Fajardo agreed.

“It’s a huge deal,” Fajardo said. “We’re always going to remember this for the rest of our lives. We helped to put Belleville on the map. Kids after us will try to be like us.

I hope it rubs off on them as well and they can do the same.”

Both Sanchez and Fajardo hope to play college soccer next fall. Both gained some attention after their fine playoff run.

Assistant coaches Joe Pontiero and Neal DiNapoli played a huge role.

“Without them, we wouldn’t have been able to get this done,” Polewka said. “We’re all disciples of Nutley, including our AD (athletic director Marcellino Marra). But we all bleed blue and gold now. To see those kids’ faces and see their emotions is all I needed.”

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Continued from Page 9 The Vikings won, 4-2, thanks to the three-goal hat trick from freshman forward Lia Cruz and a goal and an assist each from senior midfielder Jordyn Nelson and sophomore midfielder Arancha Antunes.

From there, the Vikings moved on to face thirdseeded Emerson Borough, a team with a solid 8-3 record.

Again, the Vikings had to be considered an underdog.

“We actually felt even more confident facing Emerson,” Vivino said. “Emerson was the big rival when I was coaching at Park Ridge. I knew exactly how they were going to play against us. We were as prepared as a team could be. We really thought we could win.”

The Vikings did exactly that, gaining a 2-1 victory in overtime via a golden goal.

In the first minute of overtime, Antunes took a corner kick that went directly to freshman Laurynn Teixeira, who knocked it home for the

game-winner.

“It was an emotional game,” Vivino said. “They rose to the occasion. They really stuck with it. It was a nice set play and we were able to score.”

As the Vikings moved into the state sectional semifinals, Vivino knew the opponent well. It was his former team from Park Ridge.

So last Friday, the Vikings, the highest seed left standing among North Jersey teams alive in the state playoffs, traveled to face the secondseeded undefeated Owls of Park Ridge, the winners of their division in the NJIC. “It was a little bit weird facing them,” Vivino said.

“I knew how good they are.

They deserved to be that highly ranked. I know those girls well.”

The Owls dominated the Vikings, 3-0, ending North Arlington’s miraculous run in the state playoffs.

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“She did really well in goal,” Vivino said. “She was a key part to our success. She was one of the first to come aboard and buy into what we wanted to do. She asked what she could do to help. She was a big help with her leadership to rely upon.”

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work on,” Vivino said. “It turned out that we let them go on their own and let the Continued from Page 11 attack work against them.”

Senior Melanie Jurado relied on her heavily. I was one of the team’s center didn’t need to give her a lot midfielder, but she held bigof information. She brought ger role. the defense together.”

“She was the leader on The other center back was the team,” Vivino said. “She freshman Sophia Veloso. bought into the process “From Day Two, I knew right away. She had that she could handle it,” Vivino personality that you need said. “She’s that good of a with a young team. She player. She’s so composed helped us turn the corner and calm. She rarely makes on the positive side.” a mistake. She’s so mature.

Sophomore Brenna SulShe can play any position on livan was another center the field.” midfielder. Sullivan had two The other defenders were goals and tied for the team sophomores Kelly Pereirra lead in assists with nine. and Nicole Garcia and “She’s our playmaker who freshman Ashley Miranda. started the attack,” Vivino “The amazing thing was said. “She created a lot of that the defense was someopportunities.” thing we felt we needed to Teixeira was another

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center midfielder. She had the game-winner against Emerson Borough to her freshman resume.

“She’s one of the most technical players I’ve ever coached,” Vivino said.

“She’s smooth on the ball.

She’s developing confidence. She’s a gigantic weapon for us moving forward.”

Senior Jordyn Nelson ended her brilliant career as the team’s top goal scorer with 17.

“I wish I had another year with her,” Vivino said.

“She worked non-stop from the start. She set the tone for everyone else. She’s not the most vocal kid, but she leads by example. Right from the get-go, she gathered everyone together.”

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added 12 goals and eight assists.

“I watched her play and right away I knew how good she was,” Vivino said. “She has such creativity with the ball. The options she has are endless. I knew she would be fun to coach.”

Freshman Daliana Rojas is another midfielder.

“She does a little bit of everything,” Vivino said.

“She’s a goalie with her club team. She never told me that. I can use her in different positions and maybe next year, she could be in goal.”

Freshman Cruz was the team’s lone forward. She had nine goals, including the three against Saddle Brook, and tied for the team high with nine assists.

“She’s been tremendous,”

Vivino said. “We waited for her to develop some confidence. She knows how to finish. She also passes when she needs to.”

Junior midfielder Sofia Barros was the team’s top reserve.

“She brought a lot of energy,” Vivino said. “She helped us out in key moments.”

Needless to say, with a young roster and a promising finish with a berth in the state sectional semifinals, Vivino can’t wait for next season.

“The sooner we get together, the better,” Vivino said. “I know the girls are excited about all the good things that can come in the future. I look forward to the future.”

So does everyone else in North Arlington.

Remembering My Best Friend

Willy Dvoranchik died five years ago on this Thanksgiving Day, November 26th, from a long term heart condition at the age of 69.

He was my best friend since 7th grade at Lincoln School, a friendship that spanned 56 consecutive years, through Kearny High School (’64), Rutgers College in New Brunswick (’68), best men at each other’s weddings, and beyond.

We’re both Kearny boys (and I will always remain one) and he carried that Kearny pride with him as a Vice-President of Electronic Data Systems (EDS) whether he was in New York City, Texas, Iran, or finally, Virginia.

We vacationed for 31 years with our families at Dewey Beach in Delaware, and we solved all the problems of the world during our spirited discussions on our beach chairs, although we were complete opposites politically.

He knew me better than anyone and vice-versa. We could talk to each other about anything that was on our mind, and we did without ever raising our voices to each other for 56 years.

Except for playing board games and cards (where he constantly changed the rules), he was the most principled person I have ever known; he was stubbornly honest, and believed that all people should be treated fairly. Indeed, he held on to these principles during the uncertain times of corporate business machinations at EDS. He was generous, serving on the National Board of the Make-a-Wish Foundation, and he was totally devoted to his wife, Toni, and his 3 children and ten grandchildren; he was extremely proud of all of them.

With Willy (and I hope with your best friend), what matters is not his numerous successes, but his incredible significance to all of us who loved him.

What matters is not his competence, but his character.

What matters is every act of Willy’s integrity, compassion, and sacrifice that enriched, empowered or encouraged us in our daily lives.

And Willy Dvoranchik, my loyal, trusted, and true best friend, lived a life that mattered.

I truly miss him, so please cherish all the times you have with your best friend.

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Obituaries Arlington.

Born in Newark, Sarah was Olga J. Wolff, of Harrison a longtime Kearny resident died at Bristol Glen Assisted until moving to Prospect Park.

Living in Newton on Monday, She was a devoted EuchaNov. 16, 2020. ristic Minister at Our Lady She was 93. of Sorrows Church and was Funeral services were under previously a volunteer for the the direction of the Mulligan Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland of America in Kearny, and for Ave., Harrison. A funeral the PTA in Kearny. She was Mass was celebrated at Holy an active member of St. Paul’s Cross Church, Harrison. Her Seniors in Prospect Park. interment took place in Gate Sarah was the beloved of Heaven Cemetery, East wife of Richard O. Roberts Jr. Hanover.

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Richard O. Roberts III and his Born in Summerhill, Pennwife Meredith. She was the sylvania, Olga was a lifelong cherished grandmother of Saresident of Harrison. She was rah, Stephen, Sean and Owen, an operator for AT&T/ Bell and dear sister of Jay and John Telephone Company, for many Meglio. years. She was a parishioner of Holy Cross Church, Harrison.

GAIL BATITTO Predeceased by her husGail Batitto, (nee Perry), 68, band, Edward, in 1969, Olga died Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, in is survived by her children, Clara Maass Medical Center, Kathleen of Virginia Beach, Va., Carol and her two sons El- Belleville.

Born in Kearny, Gail was a liot and Jeremy of Clearwater, Fla., Theresa and her daughter lifelong resident.

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Edward and his wife Patricia Mahaffey, along with their child Jason, in Pittsburgh; Emily and her husband Kevin in Wichita, Kansas, Jared with his wife Jessica and their three children, Wyatt, Ella and Natalie in Olanta, Pa.; Tessa and her husband James of Blairsville, Pa.; her brother John Senediak along with his children Ruth and William in California. She was predeceased by her siblings Nellie, Teresa, Helen, Evelyn and Michael.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to the Harrison Cancer League, P.O. Box 741, Harrison, N.J. 07029, in loving memory of Olga.

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Sarah M. Roberts (nee Meglio), 80, of Prospect Park died Nov. 15, 2020.

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She is survived by her brother-in-law Terry Wilson, niece and nephew Scott and Wendi Wilson and great niece and nephew Holly and Dylan Wilson. Gail was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth Batitto and her sister, Ruth C. Wilson.

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Lillian E. Trovato (nee Donisi) died Nov. 19, 2020.

She was 87.

Lillian lived most of her life in Kearny.

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Continued from Page 1 So Lisa Feorenzo, co-owner of the newspaper, decided it was best to be a drop-off location for gift cards.

“We are leaning on the generosity of our readers and advertisers as we do every year,” Feorenzo said.

“We certainly understand it’s different this year — and that not everyone who has donated in the past may be able to do so this year.

But community organizers and nonprofits have already told us the need is greater than ever before.”

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even more effective, The Observer is asking that whenever possible, donors consider purchasing gift cards (or certificates) from local businesses. That way, in helping those in need, you’ll also be helping to stimulate the local economy, as many restaurants and mom & pop shops continue to struggle as the virus itself still rears its ugly head.“By asking our generous readers and advertisers to consider donations of cards from local businesses, we hope to make the Christmas season better not just for those in need, but for the business community also,” Feorenzo said.

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Ann Krawczyk of North Brunswick, formerly of Kearny, died Nov. 14, 2020, at Stonebridge at Montgomery, Skillman, under the care of Martin and Edith Stein Hospice.

She was 90.

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always be possible for donors to get local gift cards. As such, The Observer also welcomes donations from larger organizations such as ShopRite, WalMart, etc. And, as an added touch, we’re asking all donors to choose the town where the cards will be directed in mid-December.

Organizations from all the towns we cover have agreed to accept the donations we collect. So, inside this week’s edition on page 16 — and in the coming weeks — there will be a clippable slip to include with your donation, where you may circle the town of your choice.

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Skillman last year.

She was a lifelong parishioner of St. Cecilia Church in Kearny.

Ann was hard working her entire life, with old fashioned values and a “let me do it or help” attitude. Ann outlived nearly all of her neighbors and friends, and always lived well within her means.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Thaddeus

is still closed to the public, there are two ways for your to submit donations. The first is through the mail. Send cards and your town choice to The Observer, 39 Seeley Ave., Kearny, N.J. 07032. The other way is to drop off donations at our safe & secure outdoor black mailbox, which is located on the stairs to the office, just in front of our main door, at 39 Seeley Ave., Kearny.

“We thank everyone who will be able to participate this year,” Feorenzo said. “We are grateful and we’re certain there will be many people and businesses whose holidays will be made better because your generosity.”

Krawczyk Sr. in 2010, Ann is survived by her loving sons and daughters-in-law Thaddeus and Maureen Krawczyk of Roanoke, Virginia and Thomas and Christine Krawczyk of North Brunswick; and four grandchildren: Andrew, David, Natalie & Nicholas Krawczyk.

A funeral Mass was celebrated at Bartholomew’s Church, East Brunswick.

Entombment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. The Bronson and Guthlein Funeral Home of Milltown was in charge.

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Kearny - $399,900 1 Fam. - Needs some TLCLarge Colonial-3 Bdrms-Lrg EIKLrg Lr-Formal Dr-1.5 Baths-3rd floor walkup with an extra rm.

Det 1 car garage and Yard.

Belleville - $160,000 Co-Op - 2 Bdrms1 Full bath and 1 half bathLr-EIK-Parking.

E! PRIC NEW

Newark - $ 150,000

Business for Sale - Well established Cafe/Restaurant. Situated in high traffic area, busy walk-able neighborhood.

Corner location w/ unique exposure, Full dining room with about 50 seats, plus Buffet area. Good income producer.

Business include all kitchen equipment in excellent condition, refrigeration, all furniture, walk in boxes, coolers, lighting, POS system, two TV’s, full camera system. Full basement for storage and office.

N. Arlington - $410,000 1 Fam. - Lr-Dr-EIK-Sliders to Deck and Yard-3 Br’s- 1.5 Baths-Central air-Close to transportation.and Yard.

Kearny - $353,900 1 Fam. - 2 Brs-1.5 baths-Lr/ Dr Combo-EIK-1 Car detached garage.

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KEARNY NEW LISTING!

4 BR, 2 FB, LIV, DIN, MEIK, garage, one car driveway

NORTH ARLINGTON

HARRISON

KEARNY

3 Family, 4 BR, 3 FB, long driveway, 1 car garage

Updated 3 fam

house, living room, EIK, 8 beds, 3 FB, 3 sep storage unit in yard

Asking $749,900

KEARNY

Arlington Section, 2 Fam, KIT, LIV, 3 BR, 2 FB Asking $425,000

UNDER T C CONTRA

KEARNY

Single family colonial, Porch, LIV, KIT, DR, 2 BR, FB, Office Asking $269,900

Newark - $450,000 3 Fam. - Renovated-Sep Util-Hrdwd Fls-9 Bdrms-5 Full Baths-Natural lightHVAC-Close to Trans.

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Kearny - $418,900 2 Fam. - 3 Br’s-Lr’s-Kitchen’s2 full baths-Separate UtilitiesClose to Transportation.

Parsippany - $399,000 1 Fam. - Renovated-Split level with 3 Bdrms-2 Full Baths-Kitchen-Dr-Lr-Yard.

Belleville - $559,000 2 Fam. & Lot - Opportunity knocks! Adjacent lot & Two Units-3 Br’s-Lr-Dr-Kitchen & Full baths in each unit. 3 Car garages plus dr way parking.

Kearny - $525,000 1 Fam. - 3 bdrms-2.5 baths-Florida roomfireplace-finished basementdeck-driveway-yard

Belleville - $2,200 Location, Location- Medical office space available with 20 car parking-Across from Clara mass hospitalGreat foot traffic.

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TAL REN

Kearny - $6,500 Turnkey restaurant with approx. 2700 sq ft- Great foot traffic-Plenty of options to suit your needs.

Kearny - $1,500 Great space for retail or office right in the heart of Kearny, plenty of foot traffic.

Kearny - $1,800 1 Fam. - Approx 800 Sq ft on a heavy foot traffic corner- large windowsLocation, Location.

Kearny - $1,800 Approx 756 Sq Ft of renovated office space, centrally located with split ac, lot of foot traffic and close to transportation.

Foyer, LR,

4 BR, 2 FB Asking $549,000

UNDER T C CONTRA

Asking $699,000

UNDER T C CONTRA

Newark- $399,900 3 Fam. - Renovated9 Bdrms-3 Baths-Each unit has 3 Bdrms and 1 full bath.

Close to transportation.

DR, MEIK,

Asking $369,900

Asking $389,900

UNDER T C CONTRA

KEARNY

Single Fam, Foyer, LR, DR, KIT, 4 BR, 2 FB, FIN Basement, driveway, 1 car garage

KEARNY

Single fam, SUN RM, LIV, DIN, KIT, 3 BR, 2 FB Asking $295,000

UNDER T C CONTRA

KEARNY

Kearny - $468,000

Newark - $1,150,000 6 Fam. - Renovated-6 Units-3 Bdrms-Lr-Kitchen & full baths in each unit.

-Close to transportation.

TAL REN

TAL REN

TAL REN

Basking Ridge - $1,675,000 1 Fam. - Large home on 8.44 acres offers exquisite taste throughout-7 Bdrms-3.5 BathsLibrary-In law suite- Oasis like yard-garage and driveway parking with so much more!

TAL REN

2 Fam. - 3 Bdrm’s-EIK’s2 Baths-Lr’s-Den-Garage parking.

Lyndhurst - $2,500 3 Br’s-2 Full bathsLr-Dr-Kitchen.

TAL REN

Arlington Section,

Single Fam, Renovated, Foyer, LR, DR, MEIK, OFFICE, 2 BR, MASTER BED w/BATH, 2 FB, FAM RM, FIN BASEMENT, GARAGE

Asking 449,000

KEARNY Completely renovated, living room, new EIK, 4 br, 2 fb, 1 car garage Asking $399,000

We have Rentals - Call Today!

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Kearny - $2,100 2nd Fl. - 3 Br’s-Open Lr-Dr-M EIK-2 Full baths

Kearny - $1,600 2nd fl. -3 Br’s-Lr-DrKitchen-Full bath.

Kearny - $1,600 2nd Fl. - 2 Br-EIK-Lr-Full Bath-Storage.

Call (201) 991-5719 APARTMENT RENTALS AVAILABLE - 1, 2 & 3 Bdrm UNITS Call and Ask About our Reduced Rental Fee!

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Kearny - $1,400 3rd Fl. - 2 Br’s-Lr-DrKitchen-Full bath.

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Continued from Page 3 theft of property mislaid. He was sent to the county jail.

On Nov. 13 at 2:45 p.m., Officer Ellesse Ogando and Sgt. Kevin Canaley were dispatched to a report of a stolen car. A 39-year-old Duke(s) Street resident told officers her 19-year-old son, Anthony Lane Jr., who lives with her, stole her Acura SUV. The complainant said she had been having constant arguments with her son and insisted the car be reported stolen.

While officers were interviewing the complainant at her home, Lane and his girlfriend, Jacqueline Villaneuva, 21, of Newark, arrived in the Acura. When officers approached Lane, his language reportedly became profane as he initially pulled away from, but then lunged at, Sgt. Canaley. The two men fell to the ground where a scuffle ensued on the blacktop.

When Officer Ogando tried to pull Lane off the sergeant, she was

knocked to the ground as well.

Ms. Villanueva is alleged to have intervened by grabbing Officer Ogando’s wrists to frustrate her attempts to assist in the arrest.

When Officer Ogando’s attention turned to Villanueva, she reportedly pushed the officer back and, while vocalizing her intent not to be arrested, repeatedly pulled back her wrists to prevent handcuffing.

Both alleged joyriders were eventually subdued and arrested. One defendant and one officer were taken to Clara Maass Medical Center secondary to the scuffle, but were later released.

Lane was lodged in the county jail on a warrant charging theft, aggravated assault on police, resisting arrest and obstructing the administration of law.

Villanueva was charged on a summons with aggravated assault on police, resisting arrest and obstructing the administration of law.

She was later released on her own recognizance.while in possession of drugs.

Vincent was later released.

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APARTMENTS FOR RENT

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HARRISON

HARRISON

KEARNY

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HARRISON Newly renovated 3rd floor. 4 rooms, 2 BRs. 1 Bath. New Kitchen appliances. H/W floors, $1,600 + 1 month security. Utilities separate. 1 yr. lease. No pets/smoking.

Avl. December 1st (973) 207-5229 28W03

HARRISON 2nd FL, 3 BR’S, DR, LR, Bath, EIK $ 1,700 + 1 month security.

Utilities separate , No smoking/ pets. Available December 1st. Call 973336-5335 29W03

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 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

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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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

E. NEWARK E.NEWARK 1 bedroom apartment. No Kitchen. $850/mth All Utilties Included.

No Pets/ Smoking. Available Now (201)772-9965 27W03

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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

HARRISON

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APARTMENTS FOR RENT

SERVICES OFFERED APPLIANCES & ELECTRONICS REPAIR

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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PET CARE

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 2 Bedroom, Kitchen, LR, 2nd Floor Utilities Seperate. $1,600/mth 1 1/2 mth PET CARE BY BARBARA security. Call or Text after No Need to Worry 2 pm couple preferred.

Dog walking - Cat sitting - Walk to PATH. Call 973Drop in Visits 900-0486 28W03 Along with other small pets.

If they need medication or special Studio attention, Rest assured I HARRISON will care for your Pet as if $1,000/month + 1 and 1/2 month security, they were my own.

Call for Utilities included HT/HW. consultation Walk to PATH TRAIN. No References on request pets/smoking. Available (954) 856-5812 Dec 1st. Call (251) 50923W09 6766 after 5:30pm 29W03

HARRISON 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath Apartment on 2nd Floor in 3 Family Home.

Parking. Central A/C.(No laundry. No smoking. No pets). $1,750 monthly rent plus $2,625 security. call or text (973)985-1818

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

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KEARNY Newly Renovated 2 BR 2nd fl. 2 family house. No pets/ Smoking. 1.5 months security. $1800/month HT/ KEARNY 1st fl. 3 BR’s, HW included. Avl. Now DR, EIK, Bathroom.3 (201) 772-8989 27W03 closets + 1 Pantry closet. $2100 + 1 months security. Utilities included. no KEARNY pets/ smoking. Avl. Now Newly renovated, hardwood floors.

(201) 341-4524 28W03 Laundry onsite. HT/HW included. 2 BR start at $1,375 1 BR start at $1,200 KEARNY 2 BR. LR. DR. EIK. Jr. BR start at $ 1,150 HARRISON 1 Bath. Enclosed Front (201) 289-7096 26W12 2 Bedroom apartment Porch. $1350 + 1 Month located 1/2 mile from security. Utilities separate.

Harrison path station.

KEARNY 1 bedroom 3 No Pets/Smoking. AvailaLarge living room, eat-in room apartment in great ble January 1st (201)991kitchen, full bathroom... location. $1300/mth Util- 8219 28W03 Parking for 1 vehicle ities Seperate. 1 month included. $1500 + 1 KEARNY security. Parking available. months security. Come 2BR APT. No Pets. Available Now. see! Please text Gerardo HT/HW included.

Credit Check. Single or at 201-522-6969 $1,650 + 1.5 Months couple preferred. Call be29W03 security. See Super 6 tween 10 am and 7 pm.

Woodland Ave. Apt. 1 (201)997-2341 29W03 (201)892-8035 for appointment.

HARRISON 2nd Floor 3 bedroom apartment, Kitchen, LR, DR, 2 bathrooms, Deck, Parking. No Pets No Smoking. Utilities Seperate. $2,000/mth plus 1 mth security. Available December (201)6558653 29W03

KEARNY Sunny 2 BD $1,450/mth on Kearny Ave. in Building. walk up.

1.5 months security. Utilities not included. Steps to bus stops. No pets/ Smoking (973) 951-7385 29W03

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

KEARNY 2nd floor. 4 rooms. $1250 + 1 month security. Utilities not included. Available December 15th call 201-6657725 29W01

KEARNY Renovated 2 bedroom apartment for rent 2nd floor $1500 plus 1 and 1/2 month security utilities are separate available now No pets.

(201)232-1768 29W03

N.NEWARK

N. NEWARK Goverment SECTION 8 preferred, 1 BR,1st fl.

Near all Transportation and Buses.

Completely renovated.

Call 973-202-8580.

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N. NEWARK 4 room apt. private home 2nd fl. Close to NYC Transportation.

28W03 Kitchen, LR, 2 BR, no pets or laundry. Street parking KEARNY only. Utilities included.

1 BR APT. HT/HW $1,200/month. 1 month included. $1,250/month. security. Avl. January 1st.

See Super References Required.

654 Elm St, Kearny.

For more info call AnCall Sofia after 3pm thony (973) 485-6417 (201)998-3516 or (862)755-3502 after for appointment.

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KEARNY Share Kitchen & bathroom. No smoking. (Female Preferred) (201)618-1294 or (862)240-6509 29W01

HOUSE FOR RENT KEARNY

N.ARLINGTON 1st Fl. 1 KEARNY BR, near Transportation.

5 BR’s. 1 Bath. DR. $1300 + 1 1/5 months security. No smoking. One Spacious LR. Full Kitchen.

Washer & Dryer. year lease. Available Dec 1st. (973)838-1662 29W03 Basement can be used for storage.

3 Parking spaces. $2800 + 1 months NORTH ARLINGTON security. Small Pets.

1 Bedroom 3 room apartment in garden apartment Available December 1st complex. 2nd floor. $1450 (201)726-2846 + 1 month security. Credit Check. H/HW included No Pets/Smoking. Single or couple preferred. 1 parking space available Laundry facilities on site Close to trans and shopping. available January 1st (201)997-2341 between 10am-7pm only 29W03

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/Smoking Callbetween 10am-7pm only.

(201)997-2341 29W03

N. ARLINGTON 6 rooms, 1 bath, HW floors, 3 bedrooms. Close to NYC trans. $2,100/mth + 1 mth security. Utilities Seperate. No Pets/Smoking.

Available Now (201)9975199 29W03

ROOM FOR RENT

KEARNY KEARNY Room for rent.

Men preferred. No kitchen. We speak Spanish.

Available Now (201)3882156 28W03

KEARNY Access to Kitchen. $600 + 1 months security. Utilities included.

Female Preferred. Available Now. (551)580-6450 29W03

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OFFICE CONDO FOR SALE JERSEY CITY JERSEY CITY

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 28W03

SPACE FOR RENT NEWARK

Commercial space available. Approx. 3,000 square feet.

9 parking spaces.

572-576 Market Street, Newark, Available January 1, 2021 Office space ideal for small business, accountant, mortgage company, travel agency etc., etc.

7 Individual offices, front desk area, conference room, kitchen, and 2 bathrooms. Separate entrances. Owner occupies 2 nd floor.

Owner is a licensed Real Estate Broker. Some offices are large enough for two people. Rent includes taxes. Utilities and trash removal will be split 50/50 monthly.

Please call Maria Silva at 973-727-1032 for more information or to take a tour 27W08

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

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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.

I am certain I will continue to do so for many years to come. I get many calls from our ad in the Classified Section and we estimate that of those calls, at least 90% of them we actually do business with.

That’s an incredible percentage and because of it, we don’t advertise anywhere else anymore because there is no need. The investment of paying for an ad in The Observer has paid off in ways I never thought possible.

Be patient and you’ll see — advertising with The Observer long-term works.

— Gilbert Rosado Owner of G&R

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Bellavia BELLAVIA I ROUTE 17 EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ

Bellavia 31 MPG HWY

OVER 350 CARS, TRUCKS, SUVS AND CROSSOVERS REDUCED!!

31 MPG

NEW 2020 CHEVROLET

TRAX LS

119

HWY

$

36 MO LEASE*

HWY

$

1-YEAR FREE MAINTENANCE

39 MO LEASE*

30 MPG

ENCORE PREFERRED

HWY

Stk#21-109, VIN#MB320611. MSRP $26,390. Based on 39 month closed end lease. Total due at signing $2,995 down + $139 1st Mo. Payment + $695 bank fee + $0 sec dep + tax, title and MV fees. Includes $1,000 Lease Loyalty if qual. 10k mi/yr. $.25 thereafter. Total payments $5,421.

Residual $15,309.

139

2017 BUICK

2017 CHEVROLET

ENCORE GX SELECT

169

39 MO LEASE*

$

15,488

15,695

$

$

2017 CHEVROLET

VOLT LT

TRAX LT AWD

15,999

$

Stk#17742, VIN#JS637879, 1.4L, Stk#17657, VIN#HB027485, 1.4L, Stk#17599, VIN#HU13770, 4-Cyl, FWD, Auto, 30,979mi.

4-Cyl, FWD, Auto, 12,778mi.

4-Cyl, FWD, Auto, 26,151mi.

30 MPG HWY

$

1-YEAR FREE MAINTENANCE

ENCORE PREFERRED

179

$

36 MO LEASE*

NEW 2020 BUICK

YOU DON’T HAVE TO BUY NEW TO GET A GREAT CAR!

2018 CHEVROLET

EQUINOX LT

Stk#20-1548D, VIN#L6263226. MSRP $30,740. Based on 36 month closed end lease. Total due at signing $2,995 down + $179 1st Mo. Payment + $695 bank fee + $0 sec dep + tax, title and MV fees. Includes $1000 Lease Loyalty if qual.

10k mi/yr. $.25 thereafter. Total payments $6,444. Residual $18,444.

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.

$

CRUZE LT

1-YEAR FREE MAINTENANCE

NEW 2020 CHEVROLET

1-YEAR FREE MAINTENANCE

NATIONAL AWARD WINNER BUICK DEALER OF THE YEAR

NEW 2021 BUICK

39 MO LEASE*

HWY

Stk#21-1065, VIN#MB032819. MSRP $22,495. 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 $1500 Lease Loyalty if qual. 10k mi/yr. $.25 thereafter. Total payments $5,031. Residual $12,822.

Bellavia 30 MPG

TRAILBLAZER LS

129

Stk#20-1709, VIN#LL316162. MSRP $24,645. Based on 36 month closed end lease. Total due at signing $2,995 down + $119 1st Mo. Payment + $695 bank fee + $0 sec dep + tax, title and MV fees. Includes $1000 Lease Loyalty if qual. 10k mi/yr. $.25 thereafter. Total payments $4,284.

Residual $14,294.

31 MPG

NEW 2021 CHEVROLET

Stk#17581, VIN#HB071929, 4-Cyl, AWD, Auto, 25,355mi.

16,495

Bellavia “Celebrating Our 46th Anniversary”

1-YEAR FREE MAINTENANCE

NEW 2020 BUICK

ENCLAVE PREFERRED

Stk#20-333, VIN#LJ324690. 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 Lease Loyalty and $1,000 Costco if qual. 10k mi/yr. $.25 thereafter. Total payments $10,491

269

$

39 MO LEASE*

1-YEAR FREE MAINTENANCE

HUGE SELECTION OF BELLAVIA CERTIFIED & PRE-OWNED VEHICLES

2017 CHEVROLET

BOLT EV LT

2017 CHEVROLET

EQUINOX LT

Stk#17598, VIN#H4167079, Stk#17649, VIN#H6216704, 2.4L, Stk#17590, VIN#H6331114, 4-Cyl, FWD, Auto, 20,739mi.

Electric, FWD, Auto, 36,916mi.

4-Cyl, FWD, Auto, 21,951mi.

17,495

$

17,995

$

2018 BUICK

2017 GMC

TERRAIN SLE ENVISIONPREFERRED

19,595

$

Stk#17548, VIN#JD060084, 4-Cyl, FWD, Auto, 29,987mi.

$

19,995

2017 CHEVROLET

2017 CHEVROLET

TRAVERSE

SILVERADO1500LT

25,495

$

Stk#17630, VIN#HJ344537, Stk#17785, VIN#HZ346242, 4.3L, V6, AWD, Auto, 31,580mi.

V6, 4WD, Auto, 28,278mi.

$

30,488

199 Route 17 South East Rutherford, NJ 201.939.6800 BellaviaChevy.com

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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 11/30/20.

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