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MORE ON THE INSIDE Hudson County Community College prepares for life after remote learning See Page 12 BELLEVILLE • BLOOMFIELD • EAST NEWARK • HARRISON • KEARNY • LYNDHURST • NORTH ARLINGTON • NUTLEY

OUT FOR BLOOD

Because of pandemic, drives have been limited and the need for all types is immense By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com

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here’s a huge need for blood. And it’s been very hard to get donations since all small-sized blood drives have been called off because of the COVID-19 pandemic. But that notion could change, hopefully, in the near future. Last week, we spoke with Marie Forrestal, the director of donor recruitment for New Jersey Blood Services, a division of New York Blood Services. Forrestal says everything changed for her organization when social distancing became the norm a few months ago. And it may change blood drives forever as we once knew them. Donations like what is depicted at the right may never be seen again. See BLOOD, Page 16

Unemployment nightmare continues weeks after start of crisis By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com

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he office of this newspaper has received numerous phone calls and emails about residents’ inability

to file for unemployment. To a person, there was frustration. Each was angry. Some, not all, have gone from mid-March to this very day without getting a single penny of income. Some were laid off. Others vol-

untarily left work to remain safe during the worst pandemic in modern times. Unemployment insurance — remember, this is not a government entitlement ... most contribute to the fund each week — was supposed to

be a saving grace to anyone who lost a job, through no fault of their own, because of the Coronavirus. In fact, the feds even passed a bill that would give the unemployed an See UNEMPLOYED, Page 17

IMPORTANT COVID-19 INFORMATION FOR Hudson, Bergen & Essex counties Hudson County Testing Center: Hudson Regional Hospital, Secaucus. By appointment only. Pre-screening required. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Call (201) 388-1097 or (646) 862-1161. Essex County Testing Center: Weequahic Park, Newark. By appointment only. Pre-screening required. Call (973) 324-9950 to schedule appointments or for hours/days of operation. Bergen County Testing Center: Bergen Community College, Lots B & C, Paramus. Must be NJ resident & symptomatic. 500 tests per day. Asymptomatic patients will not be tested. More information may be found at www.theobserver.com.

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Tucci & Scarpelli finish in tie, will split mayoral term Newcomer John Kelly III joins four incumbents re-elected on May 12

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utley’s firstever all-by-mail election certainly didn’t disappoint. And, in the end, the township now has a new Mayor and according to election results provided by the Essex County Clerk, he wasn’t even the top votegetter in the May 12, 2020, election — sort of. We say sort of because the new mayor had the exact same number of votes as did previous Mayor Dr. Joseph

Scarpelli (who continues to serve on the board, only just as a commissioner and who is seen at far right.) In a stunning move, reports say newly sworn Mayor Mauro Tucci, (seen to immediate right) an incumbent commissioner, will serve as Nutley’s CEO for the next two years — and Scarpelli will regain the controls when the Nutley Board of Commissioners meet exactly two years from now. In case you’re unfamiliar with Nutley’s voting process, the May 12 election had all five commissioners’ seat up

for grabs. Four incumbents were running — the aforementioned Scarpelli and Tucci as well as Thomas Evans and Al Petracco — and they all won. John Kelly III won the fifth seat, but by a

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slim margin. (We’ll get into that later.) Tradition states the commissioner who garners the most votes on Election Day is selected to serve as mayor in a vote on Reorganization Day by all five sitting commissioners. So what happens when there’s a tie? In this case, at the very least, it leads to a split mayoralty. Tucci gets the first two years and Scarpelli will get the last two years of the four-year term. The tallies, according to the Essex County Clerk, have Tucci and Scarpelli with 4,586 votes each. Petracco was a very close second (or is it third?) with 4,549 votes. (Petracco, the owner of Nutley’s Petracco’s Deli, served one term as mayor several years ago. In the final spot, it was Kelly with a distant 2,922 votes. Kelly had a narrow final win by just 52 votes over Maria Hamlin, a former Nutley police officer, who scored 2,870 votes. When the commissioners reorganized last week, they took the following actions after Tucci was sworn-in by former Mayor and current judge Joanne Cocchiola: • Appointed Kelly commissioner of public affairs (he replaces outgoing

Commissioner Steven L. Rogers, who did not seek a third term in the recent election. He had promised only to serve for two terms.) • Appointed Evans commissioner of revenue & finance. • Appointed Petracco commissioner of public safety. • Appointed Scarpelli commissioner of public works. • Appointed Tucci commissioner of parks & public property. • Appointed Alan J. Genitempo municipal attorney. • Appointed Angelo Servidio municipal prosecutor. Among other things, the commissioners were to later vote to advertise for sealed bids for the Witherspoon Street Roadway Improvement Project (between Hancox Avenue and Conover Avenue.) Received bids will be opened and read at 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 10.

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Need something to do out of the house? Essex paddleboats reopen at South Mountain By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com

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ant to get out of the house and do something fun? Essex County may just have the ideal situation for you. Paddle boating at the Essex County South Mountain Recreation Complex reopened Friday, May 22, Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. announced last week. Procedures have been put in place to promote social distancing among visitors and to sanitize all equipment. “With the weather getting warmer and people looking for things to do outside, we are pleased to be able to reopen paddle boating for the Memorial Day weekend,” DiVincenzo said. “We ask that visitors to our park to wear face coverings, practice social distancing and respect others. We want everyone to be able to enjoy our open spaces and the waterfront area while they remain safe and do their part to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus.” Beginning Tuesday, May 26, the paddle

boats will be open daily (weather permitting) from noon to 6 p.m. In collaboration with the Essex County Health Officer, the following guidelines were established: All visitors to the park, including those going for a ride on the paddle boats, must wear face coverings. Visitors are asked to maintain social distancing while they are waiting on line to purchase their tickets. To further promote social distancing, people riding the boat together must be from the same household. Also, paddle boat launching will be on a timed basis with a reduced capacity to allow for social distancing on the docks. People in boats are asked to maintain a safe distance from other boats in the water. After each boat ride, the boats and life jackets will be sanitized. Admission prices are $17 for a two-person boat and $21 for a four-person boat. For residents of Orange, prices are $9 for a two-person boat and $11 for a four-person boat. (Photos courtesy of Anthony Pugilisi.)

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Business Directory..................................................................Page 16

Food & Dining Directory......................................................Page 8

Classifieds ........................................................................Pages 18-19

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

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Harrison’s Chinese Americans helping others

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Man who runs local outreach in dire need of home base By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com

Much gratitude is in order to the Harrison Chinese Association, which recently organized an urgent COVID-19 fundraiser amongst 70+ Chinese residents. After receiving a letter from Harrison Councilman Larry Bennett about the newly formed Harrison Community Food Pantry — a collaboration between Holy Cross Church and the Town of Harrison — HCA members decided to each donate $30 as the number “3” symbolically represents the trinity of one’s own self, family and community. With over $2,700 collected (along with items donated directly from the families), HCA board members headed to Walmart & Costco to purchase much-needed canned goods, boxed items, paper products and other essential items for struggling Harrisonians. Soon thereafter, they delivered their purchases, along with a cash donation of $400, to the Harrison Community Food Pantry. Although it was a collectively huge and hasty undertaking, several touching stories emerged. One such story involves former Harrison resident and NJIT scholar — now a professor at JiLin University — Quan Wen, who upon hearing from friends about the tremendous need at the Harrison Community Food Pantry, reached across international channels to offer his monetary donation to the cause. ‘I have beautiful memories of my time in Harrison. Living there was a good experience and I’m happy to do my part to help out,’ Wen said. — Laura Comppen story and photo

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Phil Stafford, a man whose entire life is dedicated to helping others, is on the other end of things for the first time. He’s the one who needs help. But it’s probably not quite the kind of help one might expect of a man who operates a nonprofit. During a crisis — whether it’s a fire, a natural disaster, a pandemic —Stafford is known for leaping into action to help with his organization, N.J. Food & Clothing Rescue. Working both individually and teaming up with other organizations, individuals and grass-roots groups, he also helps the homeless, senior citizens, veterans and families in crisis. He helps groups that are often food insecure, especially those falling into the cracks. Stafford and his network is spread out all over northern Jersey. He and his volunteers work to secure food in numerous ways and redistribute it rapidly to those in need. Each week, they normally receive donations of around a ton of food, both perishable and non-perishable, as well as toiletries, diapers and household essentials. They redistribute it directly and indirectly to hundreds of people every week. Prior to the COVID-19

pandemic, they also did street outreaches twice a month to help the homeless and they also hosted a food pantry for about 70 food-insecure families. But these activities are now on hold — and in danger of ending — because of the invisible Coronavirus. Now Stafford’s focus is on helping those trying to avoid getting sick from the virus. Stafford and his sidekicks are working with mayors, health departments, churches, pantries and soup kitchens in multiple towns and counties. And, somehow, in his spare time, he delivers Meals on Wheels in Garfield and is helping provide meals and care packages to nurses from out of state who are staying in hotels while helping fight COVID-19. Yet with all this said, Stafford is without a muchneeded headquarters — and that’s where you might come in. Stafford & Co. are actively looking for a place to call home. Everything they do is made possible by donations both in-kind and in cash. Stafford works seven days a week and often 80 hours or more — and he takes no salary. “If you know of a location we can call home, or have a donation, call me at (201) 747-8706,” Stafford says. “Or, send me an email to njfoodandclothingrescue@ aol.com.”

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resents a medically necessary health service that is critical and essential to meeting the needs of the children and families we serve.” CSH is currently offering telehealth appointments for medical services including Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, Physiatry, Primary Care, Psychiatry and Therapy Services including Nutrition & Feeding Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Psychological Therapy and Speech Therapy. The Rehabilitation Telehealth Clinic at CSH will also provide outpatient evaluations for the provision of adaptive equipment including activity chairs, bath equipment, simple walkers, special-needs beds, special-needs car seats and supportive strollers for patients aged 12 to 21. At this time, assessments for custom and power wheelchairs are also taking place, but final recommendations will need to be completed in the clinic upon its eventual re-opening. “For parents of children with special healthcare needs, time off from school and social distancing can

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Thoughts & Views EDITORIAL

Thank you, Kearny PBA No. 21

In thanks to all who made the supreme & ultimate sacrifice

You’ve probably seen these signs all about Kearny. They were the brainchild of the Kearny PBA No. 21 and Det. John Fabula. We take this time to say thank you to Fabula and the PBA for this great fundraising campaign. All proceeds are going to the Kearny Food Bank at the First Presbyterian Church of Arlington, at 663 Kearny Ave. The food bank supplies provisions to those who need it each Friday from 10:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., with no questions asked.

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ow fortunate are we to live in a time where, for the most part, our world is at peace. It is, indeed, very sad there are some places — the Middle East, Yemen and several other locations come to mind — where peace just doesn’t seem possible. But for us, in America, we can say that there has not been a major terrorist attack on our soil since that awful Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001, when nearly 3,000 lives, many Americans, were lost in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. We can say this because our military is the strongest in the world and so many women and men have made the ultimate sacrifice so that we can live freely and without the fear of attacks — may they be domestic or international. Among many offensives, including the first Gulf War, Korea, Vietnam, World Wars I & II and the most recent ones in Afghanistan and Iraq, countless lives have been lost in battle. And many of those lives were most recently lost by people who decided, on their own and without a draft, that it was important to serve this great country. Most asked for nothing in return. And as the old saying goes, all gave some, while some gave all. Having had a muted celebration of Memorial Day 2020, in large part because of the Coronavirus, we take time to pause to remember all the lives lost by those who served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America. And though Memorial Day’s stated intent is to remember those who died in service, we also take time to remember all those who are currently serving — or who have served — and fortunately made it home alive. We are grateful to the countless women and men who put on the uniform to fight so that we can all live without fear. Our world may not be perfect — we’ve learned that all too well in 2020 — but the sacrifices our military makes in service to the “Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave” have, indeed, made us a more perfect union. May we never forget those who left their homes one day, never ever to return.

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Yvonne Cali, principal of Kearny’s Franklin School, is proud to present our 3rd marking period honor roll: 6th Grade Principal’s Honor Roll: Sarah Barbosa; Paula Davila Pazmino; Olivia Dillon; Michael English; Damaris Flores; Kayla Gray; Kain Izquierdo; Aiden Lucas; John Lydecker; Isabel Marrero; Valerie Muthikul; Marley Racines; Camila Rosa. 6th Grade Honor Roll: Isabella Behrend; Kaden Campos; Gabriel De Castro; Giselle DeRisi; Niamh Devlin; Matthew Dos Santos; Jordan Guerra; Jorden Jimenez; Camila Lago-Giuffra; Allison Licona; Matthew Munoz; Jonathan Olivo; Julia Quispe; Isaac Rodriguez; Brenda Teodoro; Carla Vazquez Nazario. 5th Grade Principal’s Honor Roll: Alan Cohetero Garcia; Sophia Da Silva; Matthew Flores; Daniel Garcia

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Melham, Cozzarelli launch ‘Belleville’s Best’

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he Belleville Mayor’s Office is calling on township business owners to join a newly formed umbrella group aimed at providing guidance and support during the eventual COVID-19 recovery period. Mayor Michael Melham and Deputy Mayor Vincent Cozzarelli — both small business owners in Belleville — are urging township merchants to join the Belleville Economic Stimulus Taskforce, or BEST. By bringing together for the first time members of the township’s business

community, BEST will be able to host virtual meetings where business owners will be able to share information and innovative business strategies when social distancing measures are lifted. BEST meetings will also be a place where the township can share new information on the economic recovery from state, county and local sources. “We even envision having guest speakers join us virtually to address the members of BEST,” Cozzarelli said. “We will be inviting state officials and local banking officials to address the concerns of our local business owners and answer some of

their questions. This is an effective way to give business owners the information they are going to need going forward.” Concurrently, Melham and Cozzarelli will work with an executive committee consisting of a handful of business owners. The committee will focus its

efforts on the marketing and promotion of the town’s businesses. The idea to bring together Belleville business leaders was the natural next step following the Belleville Delicious initiative. Belleville Delicious was created in March after Gov. Philip D. Murphy banned dine-in options at restaurants as a way to promote social distancing. The spirit of cooperation between restaurant owners participating in that program showed that an initiative such as BEST could be an effective way for owners of hair salons, dry cleaners, pharmacies, laundromats and other businesses to share information among themselves. Township officials have recently conducted a few informal meetings with small

BELLEVILLE NEWS groups of business owners, but it is hoping to expand the ranks. “The unprecedented health crisis has taken precedence over the past several weeks,” Melham said. “We would be remiss if we didn’t begin to address the other growing crisis — the economic one. When businesses eventually come back online, BEST will be our best bet to form an effective chain of communications and support system. I urge all business owners in Belleville to join our ranks.” Belleville business owners and managers interested in joining BEST should email Nicole Galioto in the Township Manager’s Office at NGalioto@Bellevillenj.org.

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Pandemic turns big plans into lost cause for Lyndhurst’s Jorge It was going to be a year to remember for Alexia Jorge. Everything was finally beginning to go strongly for the Lyndhurst High School junior, who has made a name for herself as being one of the top female baseball players in the country. For one, Jorge was all set to make history with the Lyndhurst baseball team, earning her place among the Golden Bears’ varsity, a team that was destined for greatness in 2020. “Yeah, we were really hopeful for the season,” said Jorge, who probably would have been one of the top catchers for the Golden Bears, a team that would have contended for both the NJIC Meadowlands Division title and the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 2, Group II title if the spring seasons were not canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. “Everything was clicking,” Jorge said. “I felt like it was going to be my year. We worked hard the entire offseason to get the chance for this year. Everything was going well. I really thought that we were going to be pretty good. It was my junior year. A position on the varsity (at catcher) opened up for me. Other people on the team

worked very hard to get ready. It was probably the best I felt in a while.” Jorge and her Golden Bear teammates were in Florida in the middle of their annual sojourn to the Sunshine State, taking advantage of the good weather to get some preseason scrimmages in. “We probably got about five (scrimmage games) in,” Jorge said. “That’s when we heard that the school was closed at home.” Some other schools were already taking precautions against the COVID-19 virus. “Some of the other teams we were scheduled to play already backed out,” Jorge said. “We left a day early (Wednesday, March 18) to come home.” No one knew at the time the extent of the COVID-19 virus – or the devastation it would bring. As it has turned out, more than a million and a half Americans have come down with the virus, with almost 100,000 losing their lives, 10,000 of which are from New Jersey alone, the second highest mortality rate among U.S. states next to New York. “Our coach (Patrick Auteri) told us at first that See VIEW, Page 11

TOP ROW: Lyndhurst’s Alicia Henrichsen, a member of the Golden Bears’ swim team, was the female recipient of the NJIC Sportsmanship Award for 2020. North Arlington’s Marissa Bunnell, a volleyball and softball player, was the Vikings’ female recipient of the NJIC Sportsmanship Award. Harrison’s Julia Cacoilo is the Blue Tide female recipient of the NJIC Sportsmanship award. BOTTOM ROW: Harrison’s Anthony Zamora is the Blue Tide male recipient of the NJIC Sportsmanship award. North Arlington’s Eddie Walters is the Vikings’ male recipient of the NJIC Sportsmanship award.

By Jim Hague ogsmar@aol.com Give credit to the North Jersey Interscholastic Conference. The league and its officials realize that sportsmanship is a major ingredient – perhaps the most key component – in high school sports. So every year, the NJIC goes out of its way to honor the top senior student/ athletes who best personified sportsmanship in their respective sports.

They didn’t have to be the ones who hit the ball furthest or ran for the most yards. They weren’t the ones who scored the most points or ran the fastest times. In fact, the award has nothing to do with their athletic prowess. These student/athletes were being honored for one thing -- just being themselves. Anthony Zamora is a threesport athlete at Harrison High School, participating in football in the fall, basketball in the winter and if there

was no such thing as the coronavirus pandemic, Zamora would have starred on the diamond for the Blue Tide baseball team. Since the students have not attended regular classes anywhere locally since March, Zamora had no idea that he was even being considered for the award, representing his school. “I didn’t see it coming at all,” Zamora said. “I got an e-mail from Mrs. (Kim) Huaranga See NJIC, Page 10

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The presentation serves as proof that the student/ athletes in the NJIC can get Continued from Page 9 recognized for other things than their athletic prowess. (the school’s vice-principal The athletes also get and athletic director). I was recognized by their opponents in shock when I heard I got it. for their respective demeanor It’s a great award to receive. on their fields of play. I take a lot of pride in my “I know that other teams sportsmanship. I take pride I and coaches recognized the showing people that I’m more kind of person I am,” Zamora of a leader.” said. “I think it’s good for the Each member school in school as well.” the 36-member NJIC was Zamora has already signed allowed to select one male and a letter of intent to play one female athlete from their sprint (formerly known respective athletic programs as lightweight) football at to receive the award. Caldwell University in the Since its inception in fall. Sprint football is designed 2009, the NJIC has gone strictly for players 178 pounds out of its way to make sure or less. sportsmanship is promoted. “I’m just happy that I’m There is generally an awards getting the chance to play luncheon at the Chart House football again,” said Zamora, Restaurant in Weehawken, but who will be a defensive back it was unfortunately canceled for the Cougars. “It was always this year because of the a dream of mine to play on the COVID-19 virus. next level.” However, the athletes were The head coach of the sprint still honored and will receive a football team at Caldwell is nice award to remember their Jim Kelly, who was once the days as being a true sport. head football coach at Nutley

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High School and the nowdefunct Queen of Peace in North Arlington. Kelly is the one to recruit Zamora to play at Caldwell and join former Harrison teammate Ray Chico there. “Coach Kelly contacted me,” Zamora said. “I didn’t know they were interested. I’m glad that they recognized me.” Just like Zamora was recognized for his sportsmanship by the NJIC. Zamora’s classmate Julia Caciolo, who played on the Harrison girls’ volleyball team, also lost out on her final season to compete in high school with the outbreak of COVID-19. Caciolo, who was also on the Blue Tide swim team during the winter months, was stunned when she learned that she was getting the award. “I was not expecting this at all,” Caciolo said. “I don’t usually get sports awards, so I was really happy to get it. It feels nice to be appreciated as a person. It’s nice to know that people would remember

me for my personality. Other coaches see so many players. It’s crazy to think that coaches could remember me.” Caciolo said that swimming is usually a sport where competitors end up cheering for the opposition. “I like being friendly with the other teams,” Caciolo said. “It’s very special to me to be friendly with the other team.” Caciolo is headed to New Jersey Institute of Technology in the fall. NJIT has a brand new pool in its majestic $110 million Wellness and Events Center, so Caciolo will appreciate that, although she won’t compete for the team. She plans on majoring in computer science after maintaining a 4.1 grade point average and scoring 1220 on the Scholastic Aptitude Tests. “This award is really special,” Caciolo said. “It’s speaks to my character as a person.” Another swimmer recognized for her sportsmanship is Lyndhurst’s Alicia Henrichsen, who didn’t

Wednesday, May 27, 2020 know she was being honored with the NJIC Sportsmanship Award until she was contacted by a reporter. “I’m really excited about it, because I honestly didn’t know about it,” Henrichsen said. “It’s award based on my character and my true colors as a competitor.” Henrichsen swam the butterfly for the Golden Bears, but also competed in the medley relay and the individual medley. “I had to learn all three strokes,” Henrichsen said. “I practiced a lot. I always loved being in the pool with my teammates. The team felt like a family. The coaches always worked with me and my teammates encouraged me. We’re really lucky to have the newer pool. It’s top-notch.” Henrichsen said that she prided herself in being there for others. “I know I did a lot of cheering for the other teams,” Henrichsen said. “I always See NJIC, Page 14

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HCCC prepares for life after Coronavirus

Hudson County Community College President Chris Reber (seen at right) understands concerns for today and the future. “The COVID-19 pandemic has left us all with uncertainty about aspects of our everyday life, and what we will encounter in the days, months and years ahead,” he said. However, he says the one thing COVID-19 has underscored is the value of education, especially a college education. “With the re-engineering of the American economy, there will be new challenges and opportunities, and we in-

tend to prepare students for those new realities,” he said. Reber says Hudson County Community College is dedicated to providing everyone with the opportunity to benefit from an HCCC education, and he wants to accommodate the needs of all returning students and all newcomers, next academic year, while ensuring their health and safety. To address these priorities, the college recently formed the “Return to Campus” (RTC) Task Force, which will explore timelines, data, models and recommendations for designing options for the fall 2020 semester and beyond.

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willing to help other girls on the team. I wanted to make sure that everyone on the Continued from Page 10 team was thinking positively. I wanted to motivate the cheer for everyone. I wasn’t others on the team and make the best swimmer, but since them happy. It does mean I knew what it feels like to a lot to me to receive this come in last, I made sure I award.” cheered for others.” Bunnell is headed to Henrichsen, who has a Montclair State in the fall 3.7 GPA and scored 1040 to major in elementary on the SAT, is headed to education with a focus on Richard Stockton University special education. It’s quite a in the fall. A member of the noble approach to learning. National Honor Society, “I’m pretty excited about Alicia is undecided about a it,” Bunnell said. major, but is leaning toward However, there was a sense exercise science. of sadness this spring, not “I’m happy with the bonds being able to play second I made with people in the base or left field for the pool,” Henrichsen said. “I Vikings’ softball team, which love swimming so much. appeared to be drastically I’m happy to have been improved this season. recognized for doing things “I’ve been playing softball I’ve always done.” since I was five years old,” North Arlington’s Marissa Bunnell said. “Not being able Bunnell played volleyball and to play my last year really softball. She was also happy hurt. We had a good bunch and surprised to receive the of girls. It would have been a NJIC honor. good year. But receiving this “It shows that I’m a good award is nice and it’s not bad person,” Bunnell said. “It to be recognized.” shows that I was always Eddie Walters played

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to it,” Walters said. “I saw Coach (Paul Marcantuono) every day in class. He was my teacher. We had a very good team coming back this year.” Walters, who will go to William Paterson in the fall and play hockey there, was proud to receive the NJIC Sportsmanship Award. “It means a lot to me,” Walters said. “I always made sure I shook the opposing coach’s hand before games. I loved being respectful. I wanted to be a good captain and be a good person.” Walters plans on majoring in sports medicine at William Paterson and explore the field of physical therapy. “I’ve always been involved with sports and love being around sports,” Walters said. Being a good sport comes with the territory. Piotr Partyla, the superstar football running back who led all of New Jersey in rushing yards last fall, leading Lyndhurst to its first state championship in 36 years, was the Lyndhurst male recipient of the NJIC Sportsmanship award, but could not be reached for comment for this article.

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Continued from Page 11 back to when I was a kid.” Even though she will begin her senior year in the fall, Jorge has not begun the process of thinking about college. Jorge will also have a tough choice to make. She will either stick to her guns and continue to play baseball – with no American colleges offering women’s college baseball as a sport – or she makes the switch to play softball, a sport that is offered in college athletics. “If the opportunity comes up to play softball in college, I may have to think long and hard about it,” Jorge said. In the past, Jorge has never once given softball a thought. “We’ll have to see now,” Jorge said. It leaves such dilemma for a bright young lady to face. Knowing Jorge, she will eventually make the right choice, the best move that’s right for her.

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The detectives approached the vehicle and were enveloped with … you guessed it, Continued from Page 8 • On May 20 at 5:30 p.m., the odor of marijuana. In Dets. Bush and Andrews were plain view, lying on a black Arboleda was charged on a back at it again, this time bag on the front seat of the summons with possession of at Maple Street and Bergen car, they reportedly saw a marijuana and drug parapher- Avenue where they saw a man knotted plastic bag of marinalia. acting suspiciously in a grey juana and 13 small plastic bags Mohammed was charged on Nissan Maxima. of the drug that appeared a summons with possession of

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Whiteneck was charged on a summons with possession of marijuana, cocaine and drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute, intent to distribute marijuana within 1,000 feet of a school and possession of CDS in a vehicle. He was later released.

NPD: We’ve made arrests in vehicle burglary rash The Nutley Police Department has made arrests in connection with the recent series of burglaries to vehicles, Nutley Police Director Alphonse Petracco and Chief Thomas Strumolo said last week. According to the two, Passaic police reportedly apprehended several juveniles, one of whom was in possession of proceeds from Nutley residents. Detectives interviewing the suspect say they believe they were responsible for many of the thefts that took place over the past couple of weeks. However an

investigation continues. Chief Strumolo said the Nutley Police Department is working hard to identify and charge anyone committing these crimes. He reminds residents that a cooperative effort between police and the community “is our best defense.” “Although we have increased patrols, and directed them in areas of interest, we still need the public’s assistance in deterring them by locking their vehicles, and notifying police when they see or hear anything suspicious,” Strumolo said. “We

are requesting anyone that may have video surveillance that may have captured actors contact police at (973) 284-4940. Petracco said he knew there would be an arrest and thanked Passaic police for their assistance. He also warns that there are many individuals committing these crimes and said, “If we continue leaving our cars unlocked with valuables inside, they will continue to help themselves. Please lock your cars and call police if you see anything suspicious.” — Kevin Canessa

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Continued from Page 1 The drives came to a screeching halt in March. Community blood drives were responsible for about 75% of all blood collected each month. Without the drives — which from time to time take place in churches, businesses, community centers and elsewhere — NYBS is down to about a day’s supply of blood each and every day moving ahead. Additionally, drives in the organization’s blood mobiles are no longer possible because of the required social distancing — there’s no way to spread donors out in the vehicles with the CDC-recommended six feet between patients. So they’re out, too. As such, there is an absolutely dire need for more donations and blood drives

at indoor locations that are at least 2,000-square-feet, that have air-conditioning and bathrooms. “It’s a new world for us,” Forrestal said. “With so many people working from home, we’re not getting the donations we would get when a company would host a drive. They’re just not in the buildings anymore.” Forrestal says one single donation of a pint of blood is enough to help three patients who need it, whether it’s in surgery, those who suffer from sickle cell anemia and scores of other ailments requiring the transfusion of blood. At first, when the pandemic struck, it wasn’t so bad since elective surgeries were suspended and with fewer people driving because of the stay-at-home order, there were fewer car crashes. But now, with elective surgeries again possible — and you’ve no doubt seen there are a lot

To arrange a blood donation or to set up a local drive, visit www. nybc.org or call (800) 933-2566.

more cars on the road — the need is that much greater. “If we collect 100 pints of blood at a drive, it assists up to 300 people,” Forrestal said. “So the need is there.” Fortunately, there will be two upcoming local, largescale blood drives where those interested in helping may donate. The first one takes place

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Thursday, May 28, from noon to 8 p.m. at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. Then a few days later, on Wednesday, June 3, another takes place from 2:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Sport Club Portugues, 55 Prospect St., in the Newark Ironbound. You may donate at either of these drives if you’re aged 17 to 75. But first, you’ll need to visit www.nybc.org or call (800) 933-2566 because an appointment is required. Now if you’re concerned about donating in a COVID-19 world, you probably shouldn’t be. All NYBC employees who take part in the drives are prepared with personal protective equipment (PPE). All involved — including donors — must wear a mask. And, of course, employees wear gloves, too. No one — employees or donors — with a fever of 99.5º-Fahrenheit or higher will be admitted to a blood drive. And, of

course, social distancing will be strictly observed and enforced. So the chance of contracting the virus are infinitesimal. Now, considering that NYBC normally has about 600 drives each month — and that they’ll ultimately be able to have about 25 a month in this new world we live in — it should be clear how important donating blood has now become. Forrestal also says that while those who have blood type O-negative are most sought after, the truth is donations of all blood types are critical now. So if you’re willing to donate, consider one of the upcoming drives in East Rutherford of Newark. And, if you’re part of an organization with an air-conditioned building with bathrooms and at least 2,000-square-feet of gathering space, consider hosting a drive, too.

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additional $600 per week in benefits on top of the weekly amount offered by each state. So for the middle class, this was intended to be a lifeline until the country reopens. But it appears for many, Jersey’s system, which we’ve learned was coded in a computer language no longer even used or taught at schools and that was made at the turn of the new millennium, just isn’t equipped to handle the number of residents who lost their jobs. So to get an idea of just how bad the system was, we decided to attempt to apply for unemployment. We would not have submitted an application if it had gotten to that point — but not to worry, it never did. Numerous times. We first created an account on the state Department of Labor’s website. That was easy enough — and just required personal information such as date of birth, address and the like. Once we got the account created, it was time to apply for benefits. And this is when it got beyond absurd. Before applying, the website asks a few questions first. Once submitting a reply to those questions, it all ended. The first message told us — and mind you, this is a website — that the system was overloaded and to please try again. Fair enough — this happens on

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tomorrow.” Ugh! So no website. No phone application. No nothing. We did this once. The frustration was beyond maddening. And deflating. Could you even imagine that for many, this process has occurred every single day over the last 60+ days without any resolution? It has. A lot. To many. And Gov. Philip D. Murphy’s response to journalists’ questions about the issue? “Please be patient, folks,” he’s been quoted as saying. There’s patience — and there’s this. How on earth can people be expected to be patient when they’re relying on this program to put food on the table, to pay rent, to pay for a car, to take care of children? How is it possible this could happen in 2020? The answer is simple. According to published reports, labor experts warned previous governors Jon S. Corzine and Chris Christie that this would be an issue if ever a major event, causing widespread unemployment, ever happened. Murphy was warned, too. So three governors, a one-termer, a two-termer and the current one in his first term, completely ignored the warnings.

That leaves us where we are today. There are countless New Jersey residents who can’t get what it deservedly theirs. They get up each morning, hoping today will be the day. And because of an antiquated system that authorities were told would fail in a scenario like this, untold numbers of residents can’t eat. They can’t pay their bills. They’re in despair. One Kearny resident, who asked to remain unidentified, sent us a screenshot of 20+ call attempts to the unemployment telephone numbers. From one single day. “This is only since Tuesday, (a day ago at the time). They do not answer. They tell you that you have to speak to an agent and to call back on the next business day,” the resident said. “My anxiety is over the top. I would give up if I didn’t need the money ... I want what rightfully mine!” Have you had a similar experience in an attempt to apply for unemployment benefits? Or, perhaps you were able to get through? We want to hear from you. Send us an email to editorial@ theobserver.com and tell us your story. We’ll publish your experiences as letters to the editor and/or in follow-up stories.

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