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abriel De Los Santos (seen at left singing) is like a lot of people who live in Kearny these days. He’s concerned for his family. He’s very concerned for his younger sister. He’s concerned for his friends. He’s concerned for his country. Like so many, you might say he’s even a little on edge over it all. And, oh, did we mention he’s 16? De Los Santos, you might recall, has been featured on the pages of this newspaper before. At a very young age, he’s taken the stage by storm with a most incredible singing voice. You’ve probably even seen him sing in person — especially if you went to the December Christmas Tree lighting at Kearny Town Hall. He and his little sister put on a rendition of “Feliz Navidad” that might even make José Feliciano jealous. But in the midst of all of this world’s current chaos, De Los Santos continues to do amazing things, performing on stages all over the tri-state area. And now, he can claim something new — a See GABE, Page 19

Hudson COVID-19 testing center now open in Secaucus

Officials stress: If you do not have an appointment, you will not be seen for an exam

By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com

udson County will open a designated testing center for COVID-19 at Hudson Regional Hospital in Secaucus on Tuesday, March 24, Hudson County Executive

Thomas DeGise announced Monday, March 23. The testing center will provide by-appointment service only and officials have stressed — if you do not have an appointment, you will not be seen under any circumstances. Said appointments may be made by calling

(201) 388-1097. (This call-in line was to open at noon, Monday, March 23.) The testing site will operate from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. It will also be able to test first responders to expedite their return, if they’re found to be negative, so they may continue to perform important public-safety

duties. “Hudson Regional Hospital has the medical staff, facilities and circulation capacity to allow us to best respond to the need for COVID-19 testing,” DeGise said. “In addressing this crisis, See TESTING, Page 16

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The Hudson County Improvement Authority has been closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic across the country. In an effort to comply with the CDC’s recommendation to prevent a further spread, the HCIA will be cancelling all scheduled Spring events, including: Earth Day Fair & 5K Run/Walk, Mobile Shredding, Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Days, Rain Barrel and Compost Bin Sales and all other HCIA sponsored events. While this is a decision we do not make lightly, the health and safety of residents is our top priority.

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BELLEVILLE DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com

s the Township of Belleville continues to deal with the COVID-19 crisis, officials here have declared a local state of emergency as it continues to take measures to keep residents safe and secure in the wake of the pandemic, the mayor’s office announced last week. As of 5 p.m., Tuesday, March 17, Emergency Management Coordinator Martin Lutz and Township Manager Anthony Iacono signed the order. The declaration of emergency allows township officials broader power in the efforts to combat COVID-19. The move comes as 11 known positive cases of COVID-19 have hit Belleville as of March 22, according to authorities. Five others are also under investigation for COVID-19. Authorities say the Belleville Health Department will be contacting all those who have been in contact with the positive cases. All will be required to self-quarantine. Because of the state of emergency, daycare centers in Belleville were to be

closed until further notice starting Thursday, March 19. Also, Belleville playgrounds and parks will continue to be closed until further notice. New information • The council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 24, will be streamed live on the township’s Facebook page. The public may participate by emailing comments to the township clerk at KCavanagh@bellevillenj. org, by 5 p.m. the day of the meeting. • Essex County is continuing Meals on Wheels to serve Belleville seniors. • The school district is continuing to distribute meals to students. • County officials are working to set up a drivethrough testing center. It’s anticipated it will be up and running sometime this week. • ShopRite of Belleville will open its doors for senior citizens and high-risk residents Tuesdays from 6 to 7:30 a.m. • Residents with Coronavirus-related questions may email the township at coronavirus@bellevillenj.org. Recaps

CONQUERING COVID-19 • Public access to Town Hall is prohibited, unless residents have prior business to complete, or have an appointment. The town encourages all residents in

need of municipal services to use the municipal website to obtain email and phone numbers for all departments. • The Belleville Public Library is closed until further notice. Reminders As additional information becomes available, the town-

ship says it will continue to update its website — www. bellevillenj.org — and post new information. Important phone numbers • Coronavirus Hotline: 1-800-222-1222. • Belleville Health Department: 973-450-3389.

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hile other towns have reported even a small number of COVID-19 cases, both Harrison and East Newark have been fortunate enough to have so far have

none … reported. Both municipalities, however, have continued to offer updates to residents, primarily via the web. In East Newark, Mayor Dina M. Grilo posted several notices, among them: • Borough Hall has been closed to the public, effective

Friday, March 20. As much as possible, residents are asked to attempt to conduct business with the borough through its website, www. boroughofeastnewark.com. • Residents may call (973) 481-2902 with questions or concerns. • Borough playgrounds and

HARRISON PUBLIC SCHOOLS Pre-School EXPO April 22, 2020 • 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Harrison High School Cafeteria • The Harrison Public School District will sponsor an Exposition on April 22nd in the high school cafeteria for parents of Harrison pre-school children. • Refreshments will be served. There will be activities for children including face-painting and balloon art. There will also be a display of children’s artwork. • Exhibitors will be available to explain services available to parents such as:

• Preschool Providers • Liberty Family Success Center • NJ Family Care Health Insurance • Harrison Public Library

• Horizon NJ Health • The Board of Health • Urban League of Hudson County • WIC and many more

Parents will also have the opportunity to learn about all our pre-school centers and the registration procedure to follow for the 2020-2021 school year. Child Find: If you are concerned your preschool child is developing or learning differently, you can call your district to request an evaluation for preschool special education and related services. For more information call: 973-483-2128

HARRISON Preescolar EXPO 22 de abril, el año 2020 • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cafetería de la Escuela Secundaria • Las Escuelas Públicas de Harrison patrocinará una exposición el 22 de abril en la cafetería de la escuela secundaria para los padres de Harrison niños en edad preescolar. • Se servirán refrescos. Habrá actividades para niños, como pintura de caras y arte del globo. También habrá una exposición de ilustraciones de los niños. • Los expositores estarán disponibles para explicar los servicios disponibles para los padres, tales como:

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• Harrison Public Library • The Board of Health • Urban League of Hudson County • WIC y mucho mas

Los padres también tendrán la oportunidad de aprender acerca de todos nuestros centros de preescolar y el procedimiento de registro a seguir para el año escolar 2020-2021. Child Find: Si le preocupa que su niño en edad preescolar esta’ desarrollando o aprender de manera diferente, puede llamar a su distrito para solicitar una evaluación para educación especial preescolar y servicios relacionados. Para más información llame al: 973-483-2128

HARRISON & EAST NEWARK parks are closed until further notice. • The Senior Citizen Center remains closed. Meals will continue to be delivered to senior citizens. The borough will do its best to provide assistance to senior citizens to deliver meals, food pantry items and/or medications. For this, senior citizens should call (973) 481-3454 or (973) 481-2902. Seniors are advised to not leave a voicemail — call until you are able to speak with someone directly. • There is no change to the Police and Fire departments’ availability as needed. • The borough will not schedule weddings until further notice. Grilo, meanwhile, released a message to all East Newark residents late last week. “During these unsettling and unprecedented times, I wanted to take a moment to thank the borough employees,” the mayor said. “On behalf of the council and myself, we appreciate all the efforts put forth by the East Newark Police Department and Volunteer Fire Department who remain active and ready to assist. (The same) to our DPW, who are working diligently to ensure that our buildings are disinfected several times a day. “We appreciate the efforts of our senior center, who continue to provide and deliver meals to our seniors. Thank you to all borough employees who have come in and continue to do their work and to our Health Officer Ken Pincus and his team for their continued monitoring and guidance. “Very special shout out to the East Newark Public School Superintendent Dr. Corbett and the amazing teachers who have stepped up to ensure that our students continue to get an education via distant learning. All of this was new to them and without hesitation, they trained on new methods and are doing an amazing job.

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(Thanks to) the cafeteria staff, who work daily to ensure meals are prepared so that our students are fed. “We appreciate the outpouring of support from residents who have reached out to volunteer their time to assist us with our senior population. This is what makes me proud to call the borough home. At a time of need, we come to together to take care of our own.” Over in Harrison, the town has used a declaration of an emergency, via its Office of Emergency Management, to make adjustments to the norm. • It has closed town hall to all civilians until further notice, unless an appointment has been made ahead of time. Residents are advised to check www. townofharrisonnj.com for information; however, all appointments must be made by telephone. • Recreation programs continue to be canceled. Anyone or any organization that has paid for a townsponsored rec program should request a refund in writing. • The Harrison Public Library, Community Center and Senior Citizen Center remain closed. • Any request by a town employee for vacation or personal time away have been rescinded or denied. • The town is working on a portal online so residents may pay property taxes. • The town may refuse to accept cash payments. • Two-hour parking and street sweeping are suspended indefinitely. Further, the town, because of its emergency declaration, reserves the right to tow any vehicle parked in the town, for any emergency purpose. • The Harrison Town Council meeting, scheduled for March 19, has been adjourned to at least the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 7 at 7 p.m. At that meeting, the mayor and council are expected to introduce its 2020 municipal budget. Changes to the Police Department’s table of organization may also be made.

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What if we lived in a world without color? Lucien Sosa Washington Middle School A world without color would be great because everyone would be seen as the same and no one would make fun of anyone. We would all be black and white and bullying would likely never exist. We would live in a world where everything is different. Like all the life was sucked out of us and all the color too! Everyone would have no happiness or any emotions at all. We would all be the same and our world would not be motivated to do anything. We would be just moving objects with no light

or color on any corner. On the other hand, if we did have a world with color it would be our society today everyone would be excited and pumped up. Everyone would have something to look forward to. Everywhere you look there’s some type of color. With color personally, it makes me feel that there is a purpose to live and take risks. I feel colors can express a lot of things and make us who we are today. Art is not just color, it expresses the way we feel and how we can see the world in a positive way. Color brings joy to the soul and lasts forever. Color is everywhere we go whether we like it or not!

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Thoughts & Views EDITORIAL

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As part of the district’s mission to meet the nutritional needs of all Harrison students, a freshly made grab ‘n go breakfast & lunch is available Monday through Friday between 9 and 1 at Harrison High School and Washington Middle School. Here, Harrison resident Rukhsana Shaik and her daughter, Rushda, 3, (at center) are ﬂanked by (from left) Daniel Choﬀo, school business administrator/board secretary; Michael Pichowicz, general counsel; Linda Goncalves, food service worker; SRO Anthony Coleman; Luisa Martinez, food service worker; Maureen Kroog, acting superintendent of schools; and James P. Doran, director of personnel.

hat do we do? How will we get paper towels? I can’t go to my dentist anymore? I want to go out to eat, but I

can’t? These phrases — they sound so simple. Yet they’re all (and others) a new part of our lexicon. And for the time being, there is so little we can do about it. Life as we know has changed. We never could have predicted this. And because of this new reality, some of the things we used to do might not be on a list of priorities anymore. Yet in some cases, they must be to the best extent possible. First instance — there is a huge, and we mean huge, shortage of blood. Type O-negative, used in most emergency departments for trauma and immediate surgeries before a patient’s blood type may be determined, is needed most. All types are are needed, actually, but the blood centers are most in need of O-negative. So for those who are regular donors, consider still doing so, or if you’ve never donated before, consider doing so for the first time. Next, food pantries. Whether it’s at St. Stephen’s, or St. Cecilia, or Queen of Peace, or anywhere, these critical lifelines for so many families are also in dire need of donations. We know it’s a rough time for all of us, but could you imagine what it would be like to face this new world without the bare necessities? We urge all who have donated food before to continue to do so. Our communities always step up when times get rough. They likely will never get rougher than this. May we all, in some way, show the world the people of West Hudson, South Bergen and Eastern Essex never forget those most in need. Not even in the midst of a global pandemic. Stay safe, one and all!

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KEARNY COUNCIL TO MEET VIRTUALLY As of the weekend, 4 in town test positive for COVID-19

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he Kearny Department of Health is currently monitoring four reported COVID-19 cases, including two new cases not reported previously. Of the new cases: One is a factory worker in Parsippany. The individual became sick on March 12, and from 5-7 p.m., went shopping at a local supermarket and warehouse store. He did the same, again, the next day. The family members who were in close contact with the individual have been notified to self-quarantine and the positive person is recovering at home. The businesses have been notified. The other case is a pharmacy technician in Newark. The individual became sick March 13 and from 4:15-4:45 p.m., went shopping at a local supermarket. On March 14, the individual went to work on Mt. Pleasant Avenue in Newark. Family members and co-workers who were in close contact with the individual

have been notified to selfquarantine. The positive person is recovering at home. The local supermarket was notified. Residents who exhibit any symptoms such as coughing or sneezing or who have a fever should immediately self-quarantine at home and contact his or her physician. These two cases did not heed that warning and may have contributed to the spread of COVID-19, the Kearny Board of Health said. Mayor Alberto G. Santos, meanwhile, took to social media to make a statement to resident last week. “If you have symptoms like coughing, sneezing or fever, stay home and call your doctor. Do not go to work! Do not go food shopping! Do not go to social gatherings!” the mayor said on March 18. “You’re exposing others by not heeding these warnings. These two new Kearny cases sadly demonstrate that some people are ignoring this message and potentially harming others.”

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N.A. has first reported COVID-19 case The borough of North Arlington has reported its first case of the Coronavirus, Mayor Daniel H. Pronti announced last week. “Although we hoped we would not have to make this announcement, the Coronavirus has hit close to home here in North Arlington. I want to keep our residents completely informed of all matters, especially those affecting their health and well-being,” Pronti said. “We now have our first presumptive case of COVID-19 — a 58-yearold man who is currently hospitalized and recovering. “Our local health board is on top of the matter and a public health inspection has been conducted and all advised precautions have already been taken. “While this may not be the only case we encounter while we battle this foreign virus, we should all feel confident that we are doing our part to ensure the risks remain low. Everyone is urged to continue practicing all previously instructed preventative measures, such as frequent hand washing, social distancing and all other methods advised by the CDC.” The mayor also made other announcement aimed at keeping residents as informed as possible. “In this time of crisis, due to the Coronavirus outbreak, I would like to assure the residents of our community that your local officials are utilizing all means possible to protect our citizens from the threat that we are all experiencing,” Pronti said, noting that all of this information is subject to change. “There is an abundance of information, some of it confusing, coming from county, state and federal officials, that I won’t repeat here. I urge everyone to closely monitor the ever-changing flow of information. Please act accordingly. Pronti pointed to the following local issues regarding the emergency: • North Arlington emergency services, police, fire and EMS are fully prepared and trained to deal with issues regarding Coronavirus. If you need their services, they will always be available to serve. Please follow their instructions carefully as current protocols require a more intense response proce-

dure. • Alternate side of the street parking regulations have been suspended until further notice. As this will impact street sweeping services, the mayor asks residents to make every effort to clean the area in front of homes so the borough will continue to keep its charm during the crisis. • Senior citizen activities and events have all been suspended until further notice. • Effective immediately, the Municipal Building is be closed to the public. Borough employees will be in the various offices and will see members of the public who make an appointment in advance. Please call (201) 991-6060 to arrange to visit a borough department. Access to the building will only be through the rear entrance at the parking lot. • The Municipal Court will not be in session for at least the next two weeks. However, the violations bureau is open and staffed — payments continue to be accepted by calling ahead. • Garbage and recycling will be collected as scheduled. Pronti also noted that #NARocks have been strategically placed on River Road as a reminder that the borough remains strong through the most difficult days. “We have updated the #NARocks to let our community know we are all in this together and we will all get through this together,” Pronti said. “Please continue following the guidelines set forth by the CDC. Go out and take a walk. Don’t watch the news all day — it’s depressing. Keep your safe distance from others and wash your hands. Check on your neighbors and remember we are all here for each other … Anyone feeling symptomatic should immediately contact their physician … Thank you Vanessa Jaramillo and Luján Castro for the design and artwork …These are difficult times. I am committed to keeping our community safe while not causing needless concern. Prepare, don’t panic. Our entire administration and I are available to you. Together, we will weather this crisis and emerge even stronger.” — Canessa

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Golden Bears baseball: Ready to roar The Lyndhurst High School baseball team suffered some big losses from last year’s version of the Golden Bears that played for the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 2, Group II championship, including two, pitcher/first baseman Frankie Venezia and shortstop Jose Acta, who went on to play college baseball – Venezia at UMass-Lowell and Acta at Dominican. “That was some big-time senior leadership,” said Lyndhurst head baseball coach Pat Auteri. “We also lost Sean Leonard, who also was a big-time leader. When you lose your ace pitcher and your shortstop who made only three errors all season, you need to have guys who are willing to step up.” But Auteri is convinced he has those players in hand if and when the 2020 season begins. First and foremost, the Golden Bears have a rich and deep pitching rotation, perhaps one of the deepest in the Group II section. Leading that group is senior right-hander Aaron Alvarez, who has already given a verbal commitment to play baseball next season at Rutgers-Newark. Alvarez is a tough competitor on the mound with all the pitches necessary to be successful. Alvarez won six games on the bump for the Golden Bears as a junior last year. “He has electric stuff,” Auteri said of Alvarez.

“This kid has a loose arm and keeps the ball down. He might be short in stature, but he can throw the ball hard.” Also returning is junior right-hander Adam Venezia, the younger brother of Frankie. Adam Venezia showed signs over the last two years that he was ready to break away from his brother’s shadow and be a dominant high school hurler. “He’s ready to make the jump up,” Auteri said. “He’s worked his tail off to get ready. He’s worked on his craft. He’s gotten bigger and stronger. His velocity is up. I think it helps that he has knowledge of the game. He knows how to pitch.” With Alvarez and Venezia, the Golden Bears are really set with pitching aces. “They really are like 1 and 1A,” Auteri said. But the Golden Bears aren’t done yet. Junior lefty Yianni Lazardis also returns. Lazaris is poised to become a bigtime starter for the Golden Bears. “He’s made some of the biggest strides in our program,” Auteri said of Lazaris. “His velocity is up. He’s now in the low-to-mid 80s (on the JUGGS gun). If he stays on the fast track, he has the potential to be very good.” Lazaris will also share first base with Venezia when See VIEW, Page 12

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Nutley sophomore left-handed pitcher Fallyn Stoeckel exploded onto the scene last year and was expected to build on a solid rookie campaign this year with the Maroon Raiders.

Nutley softball team primed for solid campaign By Jim Hague ogsmar@aol.com

he Nutley High School softball team was making plans for having a season to remember in 2020, when everything came to a sudden halt recently, thanks to the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. The Maroon Raider, who finished 18-11 a year ago, had it all set to take their annual spring training journey to Florida, a trip that veteran head coach Luann Zullo had been making with her team for the past decade. “The kids are very upset,” Zullo said. “We all are. We have such a great group. We’re keeping our fingers crossed to start the season.” The Maroon Raiders had

one preseason scrimmage on a Thursday. One day later, they were ordered by school officials to shut down the season and they remain on shutdown like all of the other teams and sports in New Jersey. But the stoppage really hit home at Nutley, because the Maroon Raiders were set to do some damage this season in the Super Essex Conference, the Essex County Tournament and especially the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 2, Group III state playoffs. “We just have to wait and see what happens,” said Zullo, who guided the Maroon Raiders to the sectional title game last season, falling, 2-0, to Chatham in the title game. “We’re returning players in every position.” Leading the returnees is sophomore left-handed pitcher

Fallyn Stoeckel, who came on strong at the end of last season, finishing with 119 strikeouts in 125 innings pitched. Once Stoeckel became acclimated to pitching on the high school varsity level, she was lights out, developing a host of pitches which were tougher to hit, coming from the left side. “It’s an added plus that she’s left-handed,” said Zullo, who has developed her fair share of lefties over the years, including 2005-2006 Observer Female Athlete of the Year Kelly Rauco. “When you’re used to seeing a righty, then here comes Fallyn. She’s looked good when we practiced and scrimmaged. She plays softball all year round. I was expecting her to have a big year.” See NUTLEY, Page 10

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Continued from Page 9 Stoeckel had a big season at the plate as well last year, hitting ,464 with 12 RBI. The Maroon Raiders also welcome back standout catcher Sydney Hess, who is also a sophomore. Having players like Stoeckel and Hess as your starting backstop really makes

things a lot easier for Zullo. “Sydney was really hitting the ball hard,” Zullo said of Hess. “I was excited to see what she could do.” While the battle for playing time at first base was up in the air, second base was pretty much nailed down by junior Lorianne O’Connor, who is in her third year starting at second base for Zullo and the Raiders. “She’s out leadoff hitter,” Zullo said. “She gets on base

and scores runs. She’s a very consistent player.” O’Connor led the Maroon Raiders in runs scored last season with 28 and collected 25 hits. Senior Jamell Quiles is the Maroon Raiders’ shortstop. Quilles was the starter at first base last year, earning All-SEC honors after batting .388 with 20 RBI. Quilles has made the transition nicely from first base to shortstop.

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“She did an outstanding job at first for us,” Zullo said. “But she’s a natural at short.” Senior Brianna Cruz returns to her slot at third base, where she has been a four-year starter. Cruz had a team-high 21 RBI last season, batting .354. “She does a very nice job for us at third,” Zullo said. “She hit a home run (in the state sectional quarterfinals against Matawan), so she has some power. She fields her position well. She shows up and does her job.” Like Quiles, Cruz is a team captain this season. Junior Julia Ciccone is the team’s left fielder who will bat in either the No. 5 or No. 6 slot in the batting order. Sophomore Lia DeMaio is the team’s starting centerfielder. DeMaio was part of a platoon situation last year, but this season, she was expected to be a mainstay. “By the end of the year last year, she was starting for us,” Zullo said. Senior Cecelia Mielnicki, who batted .318 for the Maroon Raiders last season, is the starter in right field. “She’s a solid consistent hitter for us,” Zullo said of Mielnicki. Senior Alexa Hergenhan is someone who will find her way into the lineup, either as a first

baseman, a designated hitter or catcher, where she was for two seasons. Hergenhan saw a lot of time as the Maroon Raiders’ designated player last year, but she will be a regular in the lineup this season, after batting .360 with 12 RBI last season. Sophomore Nikki Cicchetti is left-handed player who will also see time at first base. The Maroon Raiders also have depth at pitcher, with senior Isabella Fogle, who struck out 42 batters in 43 innings pitched two seasons ago as the main starter, as well as junior Samantha Daly. “I’m excited about this team,” Zullo said. “We have a really nice group. I’d be very upset if this group of seniors didn’t get a chance to play. They’ve worked so hard to get ready for this season. We also have a good freshman group that could benefit from being around the seniors, players like Quiles, who has really been a good leader with the younger players. I think our seniors can offer so much to our younger players.” Needless to say, if the season gets going soon, the Maroon Raiders are a team to watch. “I think we have the potential to do some big things this year,” Zullo said. “My heart would break for them if we couldn’t play.”

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with Lazaris. Senior Anthony Marranzino will be the second baseman. Continued from Page 9 “He’s the epitome of someone who waited his turn to play and they’re not pitching. now will get the chance,” Auteri Senior Jonathan Berko, the said. “I’m excited for him. He standout hockey goalie, is also could have a very good year.” a member of the Golden Bears’ Berko will be at short, but pitching staff. DeMarco and Alvarez will be “He can play the game,” Auteri nipping at Berko’s heels. said. “He knows how to pitch.” “No doubt, Berko is legit,” Berko will also play shortstop Alvarez said. “He’s our top rewhen he’s not on the mound. turning hitter.” Because of his importance to the Lazaris may be the starter lineup as a shortstop, Auteri will in left field, where he saw a lot tinker with the idea of keeping of action last season. Seniors Berko in the field, then bring Michael Renta and Diego Crespo him in to be the team’s closer. will also see time in the outfield. “That is a possibility,” Auteri Junior Sean Mayer has Photo by Jim Hague said. “He’s going to be our shortseemed to won the job as the Lyndhurst senior pitcher/infielder Aaron Alvarez will lead a veteran Golden stop, that’s for sure.” starting centerfielder. Junior Anthony DeMarco will Bear pitching staff. “He played a little bit of all the Alexia Jorge, who is fresh off an “We have a very deep staff,” be the team’s resident jack-ofoutfield slots,” Auteri said. “He extended stay with the United Auteri said of his pitchers. all-trades. DeMarco will play just flies to the ball. At the plate, States National Women’s BaseVenezia and Cutola will be second base, shortstop, third he bats from the left side. I think base and will be a spot starter on ball Team as the youngest player among the first basemen, along on the national baseball squad. the mound. “She will definitely help us,” Senior Joe Cutola is another Auteri said. “She works well right-handed pitcher who will with our pitching staff. She also see innings this spring. might pitch as well.” “That gives us a pretty good Jorge has a devastating six on the mound,” Auteri said. change-up that she could use as “Not a lot can say that.” an out pitch if called upon. Auteri is fortunate to have Junior Nick Morelli is another two solid catchers in senior Rob righty that Auteri might use out Bloom, who made All-North of the bullpen. Morelli is also an Jersey Interscholastic Conferoutfielder/designated hitter. ence last season, and junior

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Paul A. O’Hare, 91, died Wednesday, March 18, 2020, in St. Joseph’s Senior Home Nursing Center, Woodbridge. Mr. O’Hare was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and immigrated to the United States in 1957. He lived in Kearny until moving to Lyndhurst in 2018 and later moved to Woodbridge in 2019. He was a pensions analyst for Prudential for 30 years. He

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Jadwiga Zalewska of Harrison, died peacefully at home Monday, March 16, 2020. She was 92. The funeral will be conducted from the Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Ave., Harrison. A funeral Mass was offered at Our Lady of Czestochowa Church in Harrison. Her interment took place in Holy Cross Cemetery in North Arlington. If you would like to send a condolence message to her family, please visit www.mulliganfh. com. Born and raised in Poland, Jadwiga moved to the United States in 1977, and eventually settled in Harrison. Jadwiga was a parishioner of Our Lady of Czestochowa Church in Harrison where she was also a member of the church’s Rosary Altar Society. Predeceased by her husband, Antoni Zalewski (2003), she was the devoted mother of Halina Pawlowicz (Louis), Krystyna Bylczynska, Barbara Winter (Ryszard); cherished grandmother of nine and the loving great-grandmother of seven. She was also predeceased by her sons, Tadeusz and Antoni Jr.

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he Township of Lyndhurst has its first Coronavirus patient. In a letter dated March 17, Mayor Robert B. Giangeruso made the announcement. “Unfortunately, we regret to announce that at approximately 6:45 p.m. this evening (Tuesday, March 17), we were notified of our first presumptive positive case of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the township,” Giangeruso said. “Our police department was notified by the daughter of the 84-year-old township resident immediately upon learning of the test results. “On Sunday, March 15, the Lyndhurst Police Department and EMS responded to assist the patient at his residence for what was reported as a male feeling faint. Upon police arrival, officers were advised by the patient’s daughter that her father had been diagnosed with the flu via telephone by his primary doctor. “The patient was transported to a local area hospital for further care and evaluation, where he remains in stable condition, and he is said to be recovering and doing well by his daughter. Additionally, the patient’s daughter and her adult son, both of whom reside with the patient, are self-quarantining following C.D.C. recommendations.

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“The patient had limited contact in the township and he spent a majority of his time with his immediate family. Again, all of the patient’s immediate family are self-quarantining as an abundance of caution. The family remains in direct contact with the Lyndhurst Health Department and Office of Emergency Management.” The mayor says all first responders who came into contact with the patient are being closely monitored. “The Lyndhurst Health Department, Office of Emergency Management and Police Department are taking all necessary precautions to attend to the exposed officers and EMS personnel,” Giangeruso said. “None of our first responders are exhibiting any symptoms; however, they will be following C.D.C. recommendations and self-quarantining in their homes. “This information is being relayed not as a means of creating additional panic and hysteria in the community, but a way to be as transparent as possible. I ask that in these unprecedented times, we come together to help one another and put our best efforts forward to continue proper personal hygiene and See LYNDHURST, Page 19

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Continued from Page 1 we have been measuring many factors and we are encouraged that this collaboration provides us the a high-performing program enabling us to safely screen, test and treat patients.” The Secaucus Police Department and the county have allocated additional staff to assist in the operation of the program. Hudson Regional Hospital was among the first healthcare institutions in New Jersey to offer drive-by testing,

and since opening that facility last Tuesday, has fielded about 250 calls per day from people inquiring about screening and testing. “We are honored to serve the people of Hudson County as its designated testing center and especially grateful for the county’s work in securing testing kits, which have been difficult to obtain,” Dr. Nizar Kifaieh, president and CEO of Hudson Regional Hospital, said. “Our testing program operated very smoothly in its first week and we are ready to scale it to absorb the county’s

requirements. DeGise was pleased Secaucus stepped up to make certain the county had a testing facility. “As they so often have, Mayor Michael Gonnelli and our host community of Secaucus, have stepped up to support us, enabling us to provide better care for patients, and we thank them for their role in facilitating this program,” the county executive said. Hudson Regional has developed the following testing process:

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(1) If you have a cough or shortness of breath accompanied by a fever, please call (201) 388-1097 after noon Monday to begin the screening process. (2) You will be asked to discuss your symptoms, and if appropriate, give your information to set an appointment time for a screening. You must call and be pre-screened in order be tested on site. No exceptions will be made. (3) Drive-thru screening will take place in your car. If needed, additional tests will be performed in a specially designated area. (4) Test results will be provided once available within 3 to 5 days. “We know these are anxious times and that some people with and without symptoms will attempt to access the testing center without following the required procedures,” DeGise

said. “For your own safety, the safety of others and the functionality of the program, please follow the screening procedure as indicated.” Meanwhile, authorities have also announced two inmates at the Hudson County Jail have tested positive for COVID-19. Both inmates, officials say, have been quarantined on site. No other detainees or staff have as yet tested positive. The facility will be on COVID-19 protocol for 14 days (as of March 22) which will include modified lock-down, daily temperature taking of staff, inmates and detainees, sanitizing of the entire complex and case tracing. Detainees have provided with tablets in their cells to stay in contact with loved ones and will have their individual accounts funded to allow them to buy items from commissary as they may not be able to receive funds now from family and friends.

NUTLEY

Continued from Page 7 departments by phone or email,” the board said in a joint statement. Meanwhile, the postponement of the 2020 Scouting for Food Drive will have a significant effect on the Pantry at Nutley Family Service Bureau, which receives up to 90% of its annual shelf stock from this community effort. At this time, the NFSB is emphasizing the need for local support so it may continue to serve neighbors in need. Particularly needed are donations of cereal, peanut butter, canned chicken and tuna, rice, pasta, sauce, soups and beans. Healthy snacks for children such as granola bars and raisins are also in demand. Donations are still being accepted in the marked bins on the porch at the rear of the NFSB Annex at 169 Chestnut St. Additionally, grocery gift cards for the purchase of staples are always welcome. For updates, please visit www.nutleyfamily.org. The NFSB also announced that if you or your family find yourselves in need of emergency support (especially at-risk populations including vulnerable seniors and those with disabilities and underlying medical conditions), contact the NFSB main office at (973) 6671884. Meanwhile, all Parks and Recreation activities are canceled. Basketball courts, tennis courts and playgrounds are now closed. Also, students who typically receive free or reduced breakfast and/or lunch at school will still be provided meals. Parents should check their emails for specific times for food pick up by school. If your family does not receive free or reduced lunch, but your family needs additional food support, call (973) 667-1884, option 7. No one will be denied a meal, authorities said. For more information on Nutley Public Schools, visit www. nutleyschools.org. For updates during the week, visit www.nutleynj.org and www.theobserver.com.

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GABE

Continued from Page 1 Blue Ribbon for being the top singer in the 2020 Hudson County Teen Arts Festival. Unfortunately, he was slated to compete further in the festival, but, like most other activities, it was postponed until further notice thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. But this is not about the virus. This is about a teenager whose name you should remember — because it shouldn’t be too long before the voice once heard live on Kearny Avenue will soon be a voice you’ll hear on the radio and then some. De Los Santos competed with other Kearny High School students at the festival. It pitted Kearny HS students against teens from other schools throughout Hudson County. “It was a lot of fun,” De Los Santos says. “There were a lot of other kids who performed. It’s a fun experience because after you perform, there are judges

LYNDHURST

Continued from Page 15 social distancing. “On behalf of the Board of Commissioners, I commend each and every resident for their continued patience and cooperation as we face this new challenge together.” Giangeruso also announced the ShopRite of Lyndhurst will offer special hours for seniors, aged 60 and older. They may visit the supermarket Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for

The Observer | www.theobserver.com who offer feedback after. They tell you things that they liked — and things that could have been better. This really helps to prefect your craft and give better performances.” And it seems like that feedback worked. The Blue Ribbon means he was the top singer at the festival. The festival itself was slated to have more than just singing, including acting and dancing performances. De Los Santos says that part got postponed, for now, but he really wants to become a better actor and dancer since in the arts, being exceptional at all three will make him a better singer — and performer.” “I do want to become a better actor,” De Los Santos says. “To sing, act and dance well is all necessary for the total package … I want the best for our school, for our town and our county.” Pretty sure you can check that off as accomplished already. If things get better, the festival tells De Los Santos the hope to is to reconvene in May to take on

the acting and dancing portions of the festival. Regardless of whether that happens, De Los Santos says Kearny High School Chorus Director Milagros “Milly” Gonzalez is a driving force behind his desire to succeed. He was also working with her on the Kearny HS spring play, “The Addams Family.” The status of that show — slated for later this spring — is still up in the air, as much else is. But it hardly stopped De Los Santos for praising the woman the kids affectionately call “Miss G.” In fact, she means so much to him — and the other teens in the arts program — that De Los Santos wrote to me over the weekend to make sure we mentioned her in the story. (We would have without being prompted, but it became ever clearer just how important Milly is to incredible success of the Kearny HS arts program, which, of course, is led by Kathy Astrella. “Miss G is such an important factor in my life and in my singing,” De Los Santos says.

the first hour of operations between 7 and 8 a.m., until further notice. “I urge everyone to refrain the pattern of hoarding when shopping,” Giangeruso said, “and to resume your normal shopping patterns. I can assure you that the information that we have received is that there is no shortage of supplies to our supermarkets and these stores will not shut down.” Giangeruso also urged all residents to download the township’s OEM app — which may be found at the Apple App Store for iPhones

or iPads or at the Google Play Store for all Android devices. “We are in this together, Lyndhurst — let us remain

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Gabriel De Los Santos, 16, proudly displays the Blue Ribbon he won recently at the Hudson County Teen Arts Festival in the singing category.

“She’s always such a positive force. We are so blessed — I am united and prepared, not scared. God bless you and God bless America.” Giangeruso said. More of the mayor’s

so blessed — to have her in my life.” message may be found in a video he recorded Saturday, March 21. Find it in its entirety at www.theobserver. com.

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