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MIRACLE ON THE PASSAIC Lost cat found after week-long saga

Photo courtesy of Jennifer Karl; Story by Kevin Canessa

Jennifer Karl, of Washington, D.C., is seen here with her cat, Willow, after she was miraculously found in Newark. INSET: Willow just moments after being found in Newark, as she casually rested under a tree in a backyard.

ennifer Karl, a resident of Washington, D.C., and formerly of Jersey City, will forever remember the Town of Harrison. At first, it might have been for all the wrong reasons. But as it turns out, it will instead be for all the right reasons. A few weeks ago, Karl was heading back D.C. after spending the holidays with her mom. On her way home, there was a traffic detour to get onto the NJ Turnpike, and somehow, she wound up at the Speedway adjacent to the Passaic River. She had to pee, so she pulled the Jeep she’d rented into the parking lot and quickly ran in. See CAT, Page 15

Kearny man ‘Twisted’ over improper discarding of facemasks By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com

nyone who knows Kearny’s Len Twist is aware of his greatest passion -- feeding

feral cats as part of his Trap, Neuter and Return program (TNR). And because of this, his travels take him to all parts of Kearny and elsewhere. In this travels, he says he’s seeing something that has unnerved him -- and it has

nothing to do with his cats. Instead, it is something humans are doing and could easily control. Perhaps you’ve noticed it, too. It’s the way human beings are using the streets and sidewalks to dispose of

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unwanted COVID-19 face masks. Since the pandemic broke out, this has been an issue locally. Perhaps it’s a problem all over. But after months of See MASKS, Page 16

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Hudson vaccine rate hits 96% as second round begins Report circulating last week erroneously said Hudson was lagging

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ollowing its record high 1,200 vaccine appointments Friday, Jan. 22, the Hudson County Vaccine Distribution Center projects it will have utilized 96% of vaccine doses allocated to it by the State of New Jersey, well above the state’s stated goal of 60% utilization. Cumulatively, vaccine points of distribution in Hudson County operated either by the county or by municipal health departments were projected to have utilized at least 83% of their allocated vaccine doses by the end last week, with that number likely to increase due to municipal PODs that are operating. “I’m incredibly proud of the work that our Hudson County Vaccine Task Force is doing along with Hudson Regional Health Commission to keep our residents safe by administering this lifesaving vaccine,” Hudson County Executive Thomas A. DeGise said. “Along with our partners on the municipal level, the

available data clearly shows that we are meeting our goal of utilizing as much of the vaccine doses that we are allocated by the state as quickly and efficiently as possible. We are hopeful that we will be able to continue expanding our operations if more vaccine supply is made available to us.” This figure refutes an inaccurate report in another newspaper that claimed the county was far below the state’s goal. In addition to the number of doses given at the county

distribution center, the data being tracked by the county includes municipal PODs being operated by local health departments. The data does not include vaccine doses being administered by hospitals and medical offices, by Walgreens and CVS as part of the national partnership to inoculate residents long term care centers, by the State of New Jersey at its six megasites or by any other entity. Meanwhile, center also began administering its second round of the

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said. “The men and women who have been inoculated at our county-run vaccination center are among some of our finest frontline heroes who have been working to keep us safe and healthy since day one. We are continuing to make progress in the right direction and Hudson County will continue its robust vaccination efforts until every eligible resident is vaccinated.” The county’s center, located at 110 Hackensack Avenue in Kearny, is open by appointment only. Those currently eligible include doctors and nurses within private practices, dentists, hygienists, community and public health workers, funeral directors, paid and unpaid Emergency Medical Technicians, uniformed police and firefighters, those working in labs with infectious material, individuals over the age of 65 and those with underlying health conditions. For more information or to register and schedule an appointment, visit www. hudsoncovidvax.org. In the file photo above, the first person to receive a vaccine when the center originally opened.

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Harrison opens mega COVID-19 testing site at Red Bull Arena

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new mega COVID-19 drive-thru testing center capable of handling up to 2,400 patients daily has opened in Harrison. Located adjacent to Red Bull Arena, the testing site offers four lanes for drive-thru service so patients will not even have to leave their cars to be tested. The site also offers antibody testing for those who have contracted the virus and want to determine if the protective antibodies are still viable. The site is open to all people, regardless of where they live or whether they have health insurance. The testing center is operated by medical professionals and lab personnel from Ridgewood Labs and Suretox Labs, both certified by the state and federal governments for COVID and antibody testing. The labs are currently processing more than 20,000 tests per

day. The PCR Nasal Swab test, found to be 99.99% effective by the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA), will be utilized and results will be available within 36 hours. Antibody testing results will be available within 10 minutes of testing through a simple blood draw. There will be separate lanes for Harrison and Hudson County residents, non-Hudson County residents, those with health insurance and those in need of antibody testing. The site, at the intersection of Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard and Guyon Drive, is easily reached by Route 21, the NJ Turnpike and the Harrison PATH station, and will be open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Rapid-response COVID-19 testing will not be offered due to concerns about false positive and negative results commonly found in this type of testing. To schedule an appointment, visit test.harrisonnj. online.

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LPD: woman who tried to bilk senior citizens of cash, jewelry in custody By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com

Lyndhurst woman who police says preyed on the elderly in order to

“scam” them was arrested two times recently and is now in detention for her actions, Det. Lt. Vincent Auteri, the Lyndhurst Police Department’s publicinformation officer says.

POLICE BEAT In the first incident, on Jan. 19, Auteri says the LPD

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got a phone call from a woman, 78, who said some of her jewelry had gone missing, but that no one had been in her home. Detectives were eventually able to ascertain, however, that the victim had been befriended by Melissa Kaups, 39, of Lyndhurst (seen in mugshot at right.) After further investigation, police were able to determine Kaups reportedly befriended the victim, innocently, and took the jewelry when the woman wasn’t looking. In all, Auteri says, Kaups reportedly took about $75 in jewelry that was sterling silver. In this case, Kaups was charged with theft and was released on her own recognizance after booking. But, it doesn’t end here. Auteri says the LPD had been contacted on Jan. 22, by a local resident who became concerned after observing an unidentified woman coming from the home of a man, 91. Dets. Chris Cuneo and William Kapp responded to the man’s home to inquire further and to check on his well-being. Based on a recent incident in the same area, where a woman had taken advantage of an unsuspecting elderly woman, Cuneo and Kapp believed the person in question to be Melissa Kaups. The man acknowledge that he had made the acquaintance of a Kaups recently and that she had been in his home multiple times. Additionally, it was learned a family member had also observed Kaups in the home. Upon further investigation, the family reported their loved one was missing $260 in cash. They also say they learned there had been $680 in fraudulent credit-card

charges. Det. Kapp was able to identify several local businesses where the card was used and he verified from surveillance video Kaups had indeed been the one who made the creditcard transactions. Kaups eventually returned to the victim’s home and returned the cards. The victim says he had no knowledge that they had even been missing. A day later, Lt. Auteri, Det. Kapp and Officer Anthony Calabro responded to the area of Kaups’s last known address where she was found walking about the neighborhood. Kaups was placed under arrest without incident and was charged with four counts of unlawful taking of a credit card, nine counts of using a stolen credit card, nine counts of fraudulent use of a credit card and one count of theft. This time, however, she wouldn’t return home after her booking. “The recent events regarding Kaups were evaluated and she was ultimately remanded to the detention center at New Bridge Medical Center,” Auteri said. Editor’s note: The New Bridge Medical Center, Paramus, provides care for mental-health and substanceabuse issues.

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W.H.A.T. returning to virtual stage with original musical ‘I Feel a Song Comin’ On’

Marissa Costa, seen here riding an exercise bike, will play the role of Dana in W.H.A.T.’s upcoming performances of ‘I Feel a Song Comin’ On’ Jan. 29 and 30. She is one of numerous student-actors who will perform in the virtual musical.

Non-profit hopes to raise funds during weekend shows By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com

he West Hudson Arts & Theater Company (W.H.A.T.) returns virtually this month with a new online production, the musical premiere of “I Feel A Song Comin’ On!” Friday and Saturday, Jan. 29 and 30, streaming live each night at 7 on the WHATCONJ Facebook page and YouTube channel. Directed by Milagros Gonzalez and featuring a cast of talented local students and graduates of Kearny High School, the musical tells the story of group of friends planning a fundraising cabaret concert when suddenly, a big storm hits, and they are stuck at home. Can the show still go on? “I Feel A Song Comin’ On!” features Julia Benedicto (Michele), Michael Bradow (Max), Kevin Burton (Mike), Marissa Costa (Dana), Diego Diaz (Jo), Gabriel De Los Santos (lead soloist), Madison Fadeski (Joanna), Jaivaneese Johnson (Beth), Aiyannah Lewis (Karen), Romello Pinto (James), Karla Santamaria (Pat), Ismael Sela (Chris), Jarrel Torres (Gabe) and Natalie Vega (Pam).

ENTERTAINMENT Isaac del Rosario is sound and audio engineer and Tanya Batista is the stage manager. With music by Karen Sokolof Javich and book by Kearny native and W.H.A.T. founding member Joe Ferriero, the production is presented to audiences free of charge. However, W.H.A.T. is asking viewers to consider making a tax-deductible, free-will donation to the all-volunteer community theater. “While we are excited to still be able to deliver engaging arts programming to our community, our in-person theater has been dark since March. This is another way to help us raise some much-needed funds,” W.H.A.T. President Jerry Ficeto said. Donations may be made through Venmo @WHATCONJ. A secured donation button will be available on the W.H.A.T. Facebook page. Or, checks may be mailed to W.H.A.T., P.O. Box 231, Kearny, N.J. 07032. For more information, send an email to info@ whatco.org.

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Have a driveway? A garage? Please use it for the sake of others

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n the surface, this editorial might seem like outright complaining. But the truth is, it’s not. If you’ve lived here for even the shortest amount of time, you no doubt are aware that on-street vehicle parking is a huge issue. A nuisance. Enough to keep you awake at night (and sometimes driving around the block 20 or more times trying to find a spot.) This is hardly anything new, either. Even in towns with parking-permit programs, it’s still often hard to find spots, especially in the wee hours of the morning or late at night. This is quite frustrating — and even dangerous — for people who work late-night or overnight hours, only to come home to find nowhere to go, nowhere to park, nowhere within blocks. And yet, if you ask most people, one of the biggest reasons this happens is because there are an inordinate number of homeowners who have long, deep driveways and who, for whatever the reason, decide to park their vehicles on the streets, leaving tenants, renters and those without a regular place to park simply out of luck. And yet, there’s a very easy solution to this nightmare, and all it takes is a little cooperation — those with driveways and garages might simply use them so that others may park. Is this solution global and/or the answer to all of the area’s parking woes? Absolutely, positively not. But it is what could be the start to a much better situation for those who don’t have a place to park regularly. We’re in the midst of a time where we could all use some positivity — so to all who own a home and driveway, please do the right thing — use yours so others may peacefully park. And you’ll get the eternal thanks from those who otherwise would have no place else to go.

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Rose: Former President Trump deserves an apology for the so-called ‘Russia hoax’ To the Editor: A few weeks ago, The Observer has published letters taking me to task for my support of President Trump’s ‘’Operation Warp Speed,’’ which has produced a vaccine in a time frame that Democrats cited as delusional, and for my overall support of his presidency. This is not surprising in a bluest of blue state, where its residents get their news from newspapers that printed hundreds of editorials and guest commentaries accusing the president of colluding with Russia and even being a traitor. Yet when this was found not to be true, not one of them issued an apology. The same newspapers give Gov. Philip D. Murphy excellent marks for his handling of the pandemic, yet New Jersey averages 211 deaths per 100,000 residents, and thousands who died because he sent infected individuals into nursing homes. This is the same governor who vowed to reduce your property taxes and hasn’t, yet he is praised, and the president, who actually did lower taxes, is admonished.

As for Trump’s presidency, he made us energy independent, lowered 80% of our citizens taxes, doubled the standard deduction, had the lowest unemployment in years (until COVID), record employment for Black Americans and Hispanics, gave us a booming economy, with more jobs to be filled than there are workers to fill them, destroyed ISIS, killed the leaders who were killing our troops, fought tooth and nail to bring our troops home, and negotiated the recognition of Israel by four Arab nations. Quite an accomplishment considering the resistance. As for the writer who wanted to know if I was in a supermarket Dec. 16, the answer is “yes,” but only to buy a gallon of milk, as I was raised to be prepared. Was that you on the self-checkout line with items falling out of your cart? You do know that self-checkout cuts jobs and hours from union employees? Armand Rose North Arlington

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Lyndhurst girls: Need more Martin The Lyndhurst High School girls’ basketball team enjoyed a breakthrough season a year ago, winning 17 games, including a thrilling two-point 48-46 first round victory over Ridgefield Park in the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 2, Group II state tournament. Now, veteran head coach Perrin Mosca welcomes back almost his entire roster from that team of a year ago. “We basically have everyone back from last year,” said Mosca, who is in his second stint as the head girls’ basketball coach at Lyndhurst. “We have only one thing to play for this year and that’s a league title. They’ve redone the league to include teams like Secaucus, Rutherford and Weehawken, so it’s going to be tough. But we expect to at least challenge for the league title.” Leading the returnees is senior guard Carley Martin. The 5-foot-6 Martin, the daughter of former Lyndhurst boys’ head coach Chuck Martin, averaged nearly 16 points per game last year, scoring 20 or more eight times, including a career-high 26 twice against Bergen Charter and Hawthorne. “She definitely knows the game,” Mosca said of Martin, who should be one of the top players in the

North Jersey Interscholastic Conference this season. “She’s very smart. It’s nice to have her as the point guard, because the ball is in her hands. She handles the ball very well. But she’s a scorer. She gets to the tin (the basket). She shoots it well. She breaks presses on her own. She basically does it all. She’s always around the ball.” There’s another aspect to Martin’s game. She’s always smiling. “She’s out there having fun,” Mosca said. Another returning player is senior forward Gianna Alberti. The 5-foot-7 Alberti, who is also a standout soccer player, is another versatile performer. “She can also do some ball handling,” Mosca said of Alberti. “She’s a very good 3-point shooter. She does all the little things you need. Defensively, she does a great job.” Alberti averaged almost 10 points and five rebounds per contest last season. Another key senior is 5-foot-6 shooting guard Alex Borino, who was the team’s third leading scorer behind Martin and Alberti last season. Borino handles a lot of duties playing either the shooting guard or the small forward role. “She’s great for us in the See VIEW, Page 10

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The Nutley Maroon Raiders will count a lot on senior guard Justin Edert (left) and junior guard Nick Schroeder (right), the team’s leading scorer a year ago

By Jim Hague ogsmar@aol.com The Nutley High School boys’ basketball team made it back onto the practice floor recently, as veteran head coach Bob Harbison watched with trepidation. “Everyone is a little rusty,” Harbison said about his Maroon Raiders, who begin play in the truncated 15-game schedule this week with home games against Montclair Kimberley Academy and Weequahic. “I like the kids we have. It’s a great group of kids. They’re also hard workers who push each other. Like everyone else, we have to see how it all comes together.” The Maroon Raiders took two hits before the first practice, when two players who played key roles last year on a team that won just six games decided not to return this year. It meant more of a responsibility placed on 6-foot-1 junior guard Nick Schroeder,

the Maroon Raiders’ leading scorer last season. Schroeder averaged nearly 13 points, four rebounds and four assists per contest a year ago. “He’s a good shooter,” Harbison said. “If I needed points last year, it usually came from him. We have to look to get the ball in his hands.” Another key returnee is 5-foot-10 senior guard Justin Edert, who averaged 6.2 points per outing. “He can shoot it,” Harbison said of Edert, whose older brother Doug is one of the top players on the St. Peter’s University squad this year. “He’s a good kid to have, both on and off the court. He’s a knowledgeable basketball player.” Senior Jordan Greene is a 5-foot-8 point guard. “He handles it well,” Harbison said of Greene. “He’s also a good defender.” Junior Matt Harbison, the coach’s son and the football quarterback in the fall, is at the center position. Harbison stands 6-foot-2.

“He did a good job with what we did last year,” Harbison said. “He can make an open shot. He defends well and rebounds well. He plays hard.” Junior Jake O’Connor also returns. The 6-foot-3 forward became a presence last season, especially when Harbison went to the zone defense. “He was cool and calm and did a nice job for us,” Harbison said of O’Connor. “He’s long and lanky and that length is going to help him. He also likes the game a lot and likes to play. I really like the kid.” Junior Jake Cirminiello is a 5-foot-10 guard. “He’s very athletic and very quick,” Harbison said. “He may end up playing point guard because he’s so quick.” Junior Frankie Contella is a 5-foot-10 swing player. “He’s crafty with the ball,” Harbison said. “He gets the most out of his body. He’s also See RAIDERS, Page 10

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Harbison said. “He’s also a lacrosse player, so he’s a very tough kid. He distributes the ball well. He can draw people to him and dish. He has the ability to be a good point guard.” Sophomore Dante DuBoseCarter is a 5-foot-11 guard. “He’s very quick and

shoots it pretty well,” Harbison said. “He has some talent. He can score. He’s a strong kid.” Karam Youssef is a 5-foot11 junior forward. “He played JV ( junior varsity) last year and shoots the ball well,” Harbison said. “He’s a solid player.”

Sophomore Anthony Pinal is a 6-foot-2 center. “He’s put together well,” Harbison said. “He can be a dominant rebounder. He’s athletic, he’s strong and he’s quick. He can make the short jumper. He’s going to get some serious minutes this season.”

rebounds,” Mosca said. “We’re looking for her to score a little more this year. She has a nice Continued from Page 9 mid-range jump shot.” Soccer standout Francesca press,” Mosca said. “She gets Castagnetti, the sister of The easy baskets off the press. She College of Holy Cross goaldoes a great job of extendkeeper Isabella Castagnetti and ing the opposition’s defense daughter of current assistant because she can shoot from the football coach Joe Castagnetti, outside.” is a 5-foot-4 junior off-guard. Borino averaged nearly eight “She’s a tough defender,” points per game last season. Mosca said. “We look for her to Senior Kiara Salme is the take charge defensively.” team’s 5-foot-8 power forJunior Meghan Docherty is a ward/center. 5-foot-7 power forward. “She gets a lot of important “She’s an all-around tough

kid,” Mosca said of Docherty, who also plays soccer and softball. “We’re looking for her to do some good things for us offensively this year.” Sophomore guard Lexi Augustyniak is a 5-foot-2 bundle of energy. “She’s a tough kid,” Mosca said. “She’s the back-up point guard. She’s very fast and handles the ball well. She also has a decent shot.” Aliya Keith is a 5-foot-5 junior who is also quick and defends well. Keith is another athlete who is a standout soc-

said. Freshman Julia Tozduman, the younger sister of softball sensation Ella, is a 5-foot-4 guard. “She knows the game pretty well,” Mosca said. “She handles the ball and shoots the ball pretty well.” The Golden Bears open the season Tuesday against Weehawken and Thursday against North Arlington. “It’s going to be a tough go in the league this year,” Photo by Jim Hague Mosca said of the new fangled Lyndhurst senior guard Carley NJIC Division 4 alignment Martin should be one of the best with Weehawken, Secaucus, all-around players in the North Harrison, North Arlington and Jersey Interscholastic Conference. Rutherford. “But we have a pretty good team. We’ve never cer player. won a league title in LyndSenior Karina Martinez is a hurst, but I’m expecting to 5-foot-6 power forward. compete for a league title this “She can spell some of our year.” bigs for some minutes,” Mosca

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Mullins said of Alvarado, who plays both guard positions, but can see time Continued from Page 11 at the point. “He handles the ball pretty well.” “He’s a good shooter,” Sophomore Anton Mullins said of his son. Walker is a 6-foot for“He plays all over the ward. place. He’s a small for“He’s pretty quick,” ward who shoots the ball Mullins said. “He runs pretty well coming off the floor well in our fast the bench.” break offense.” Alejandro Alvarado Junior Ayden Lockett is a 5-foot-9 sophomore is a 5-foot-9 guard who guard. is a transfer from Cali“He has a lot of skill,”

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Continued from Page 1 When she finished, and went back outside, the Jeep -- gone. Stolen. Maybe she just forgot where she parked it? Nope. It was gone. And yet, it was not the rental being stolen that concerned her. It was her cat, Willow, who was in the vehicle. The thief took off with the Jeep and Willow inside it. Despondent, Karl returned to her mom’s in Jersey City. “It was horrible,” Karl, back in Washington, D.C., told The Observer late last week. “The initial loss of Willow -- the stress and anxiety it brought -- caused the most terrifying days of my life. I was beside myself. I was powerless.” Thing is, she really wasn’t powerless. She says the responding officers from the Harrison Police Department, who took the missing cat and car report were wonderful. One even gave her a ride back to Jersey City. Afterward, she took to social media and her pleas to find Willow were shared by the tens of thousands of concerned people on Facebook and other platforms. Then, about a week later, came news the car was found -- in Newark. But Willow they did not find. Enter the media. Karl says The Observer was the first news agency to share information about Willow’s disappearance. Then, WNBC, Channel 4, did a segment. Both noted that poor Willow was inside a pink carrier, one that wouldn’t be too hard to detect, even from afar. Enter a Good Samaritan, who wanted anonymity, who then called Newark police to say he’d found some of Karl’s items that must have been in the Jeep, strewn about his backyard. With this in mind, the man returned the items to Newark PD -- and once Karl was informed of this, the supposition was that Willow had to be nearby. So a group of Trap, Neuter and Return cat enthusiasts joined with Karl, went to the neighborhood where the items were found and they set up cages and posted flyers with the hopes they’d eventually find Willow. One the second day, someone spotted Willow, resting, out of her carrier, not too far away from where the car’s items were first found. It was the Feline Miracle in the Brick City. “When I saw her, I was just floored,” Karl said. “At first, she was scared. But then she started to smell me. I gave her salmon treats.” After about 30 minutes under the tree, the 11-year-old cat came to her, finally, after an ordeal of a lifetime. “She’s such a tame cat,” Karl said. “When she realized it was me and she

The Observer | www.theobserver.com began purring, it was exhilarating. It was one of the most incredible moments of my life.” And while others may have given up -- especially when the Jeep was recovered without Willow in it -- Karl said she never gave up hope the pair would be reunited. “After they found the Jeep, I was certain we’d find her,” she said. One of the people who helped Karl throughout this ordeal was Monika Dabrowski, a former resident of Harrison who is a cat lover. It was Dabrowski (and Kathy West) who contacted this newspaper for help. Dabrowski’s persistence paid off -- and her hard work led to Willow’s safe return to her mom. In fact, Dabrowski was in Newark and was the one who first spotted Willow under the tree. “I just really wanted this cat found. She reminded me of my late cat -- they look identical. For me to then be the one to actually find her first? It’s just insane and I’m in shock,” Dabrowski said in an email to The Observer. “I was at the scene the day before as well to search and knew I had to come back the next day with a group and really poke around those yards since that’s where the carrier was possibly last spotted and the area is a little rough so I didn’t want to be alone. (We did this) until every lead and avenue was exhausted. Turned out the area is more residential than it might appear, full of friendly and helpful people. I talked to a lot of them to help spread the word. “I think all of this was nothing short of being at the right place at right time, but driven by a strong sense of not giving up. For Jennifer, for me, for all of those involved and all of those who helped to spread the word. “Ultimately, a group effort for sure, but to think if I didn’t go and I didn’t look where I looked as we were ready to leave that area then I hate to think she would have been overlooked and left there for I don’t know how many more days. Or worse.” Dabrowski says she was moments from leaving when she spotted Willow. “I was about to get in my car to go put more flyers further out from the scene of the dumped vehicle,” she said. “I had parked next to a fence and a garbage can was there so before I got in my car I had to look one last time. I thought, maybe the carrier is in that garbage can? It wasn’t. But I looked over the fence and there was Willow! What? In the back of that yard, next to a shed and lying down ever so calmly on an old chair cushion next to an empty blue cooler turned on its side. “She was peacefully staring right at me. I instantly knew it was her.” And it sure was. And now, Willow is back home in D.C., where she rightfully belongs.

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needle that may or may not be infected with HIV or Hepatitis C. If you touch a (COVID-19 infected) mask, it could be your death sentence.” Twist notes that “Kearny has always had a litter problem,” but says where he lives, in a condo-complex, everyone there does their part to ensure there isn’t a mask-throwing-

away issue -- and it can be done that way everywhere. “The place is spotless -- it’s like being in another world,” Twist said. “When I’d first seen it, it was like seeing shopping carts in the middle of a parking lot. What are they thinking? Why can’t they just return the carts? It’s the same thing with dropping your

masks on the ground. Who wants to pick up someone else’s mask? I see a mask, I won’t pick it up. If it was a piece of paper, I would pick it up if it’s a candy wrapper, but I will not pick up the mask.” But that, in turn, means someone else is going to have to pick it up eventually, whether it’s a DPW worker, a home owner, the garbage collectors -- someone. “It puts them in harm’s way,” Twist said. “It couldn’t be more unfair. Think of your neighbor. How would you feel coming out and contracting the Coronavirus because someone else dropped their mask on the ground in front of your home? I try to put myself in the other man’s shoes. We have start thinking about our neighbors, and there’s just not enough of that. Just throw the masks away properly and stop this nonsense.” In the photo at left, one of the many masks Twist has spotted in his travels. This one was found in a local mini-mall, just outside the entrance to a supermarket.

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The Obsever is not responsible for typographical errors. Error credits will not be granted. Minimal changes for multiple-week ads are $10 per instance. Refunds are not granted under any circumstances. Help-wanted ad deadline is 2 p.m., Monday, and all ads must be sent by email to classified@theobserver.com. All other classifieds are due by 3 p.m. Monday. All classifieds are pre-paid — no billing. Call 201-991-1600 to place an ad. The Observer cannot accept legal advertising.

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Mid-Realty, Inc. has been a successful, professional company who has served New Jersey for over 50 years. If you would like to know how to enjoy an independent, successful career in real estate or if you are an active agent looking for a change, call Mid-Realty, Inc. today for details and a confidential interview. (201)991-5719 or midrealty@gmail.com 32W09

Safer Textiles, 1875 McCarter Hwy. Newark, NJ 07104 is seeking male production workers. Please call 973-482-6400 for more information. Safer Textiles, 1875 McCarter Hwy. Newark NJ 07104 Est buscando Trabajadores (hombres). o llamanos para mas informacion al tel 973-482-6400 36W03

I need a part-time accounting payable payroll issuance, Payroll tax filing, direct deposit payroll, Applicant must have at least 5-10 years experience If you are interested in the position available please apply now starting from Mon-Friday 4-7 hrs daily, pay rate $25/$29 per hr, If you are interested contact David (davismith2000@gmail. com) for more information regarding the job position

Small warehouse space available, Belleville area. Reasonable rent. Immediate occupancy. Safe and secure. Call 201-315-4980 38W03

Medical Assistant (FT & PT) for a medical office in Kearny. Certification and some experience necessary. Will train. Please email resumes to support@pre-

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Accepting applications for part time and full time Administrative Assistants, building and property maintenance and personal assistants. Excellent opportunity for highly motivated individuals and self starters. Valid driver’s license and multi-lingual (Spanish and/or Portuguese preferred) are both pluses. The company is located Kearny, NJ. Please email resume and references indicating which position you are applying for to internx2@gmail.com or mail to Jobs, 108 Second Avenue Apartment 6B Bradley Beach, NJ 07720

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KEARNY 357 Kearny Ave, Kearny 1 BR, LR, EIK. $1200 + $1400 security. HT/HW Included. Available Now. (201)283-2729 or (973)465-0166 37W03

KEARNY 3 bed, 1 & 1/2 bath, Large 2nd floor apartment, open concept living room, dining room and kitchen. Master bedroom has the attached half bath. Parking in driveway, enclosed shared garage space. Shared laundry. Utilities Seperate. No broker fee. $2,300/Mth. Available Now (201)3972566 38W01

N.ARLINGTON 1st Fl. 1 BR, near Transportation. $1300 + 1 1/5 months security. No smoking. One year lease. Available Now (973)838-1662 36W06

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Clinton Arms Apartments a 72-unit building including 8 units designed for the handicapped or disabled located at 610 Hunterdon St, Newark, NJ 07108 is reopening its waiting list for 3 &4-bedroom rental units to eligible families with limited income. Qualifications will be based on Section 8 Federal guidelines. Interested persons may obtain an application in writing to: Clinton Arms Apartments 277 Northern Boulevard, Suite 203 Great Neck, NY 11021 If you have a disability & need assistance with the application process, please contact Alyssa Kennedy at 516-487-0041 38W03

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HARRISON 3 bedroom apartment fully renovated on 3rd floor. Central Air/ Central Heat Seperate Utilities. $2,200/mth plus 1.5 mth security. No Pets (917)577-1465 38W03

HARRISON 6 rooms, 3 BR’s, LR, DR, Kitchen, C/A, Near Trains, 1 Parking space. No Pets/Smoking. $1700 + 1 months security. Utilities separate. Laundry on Premises. Available March 1st (201)486-7807 38W03

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HARRISON Ground floor. 1BR. EIK. LR. $1,250 + 1.5 months security. Utilities included. Close to PATH station. Available February 1st. (917) 915-6295 36W03

HARRISON 3rd Floor. 2 BR’s. LR. EIK. Close to Trans, Path and Schools.$1100 + 1 months security. Utilities separate. No Pets/ Smoking. Available Now (973)517-6544 or (973)207-7796 37WO3

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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. AskKEARNY 2nd Floor. For ing $2,450/month. 1 1/2 a professional working month security. Must see. couple.1 BR. 1 Bath. LR. Avl now. Contact text or EIK. $1600 + 1.5 months voicemail 201 725-5116 security. Utilities sepa37W03 rate. No Pets/Smoking. Available February 1st. (201)486-1794 38W03 KEARNY Arlington Section First floor in brand new apartment 1 BR, 3 Rooms. $1600 + 1 months security. Utilities separate. Single or Couple preferred. No Pets/ Smoking. Available Now Call between 10am 7pm (201)997-2341

N.ARLINGTON 1st. Fl. 2 BR’s, H/W Floors, Walking distance to schools & Supermarket, all public transportation and NY bus. Available Now (201) 657-2119 37W03

N.ARLINGTON 1st Floor. 1 BR, EIK LR, Bathroom. $1300 +1 months security. Heat/HW included. Call Carlos (201)988-7536 38W03

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KEARNY 2nd Floor 2 bedroom apartment for rent. $1400 + 1 month KEARNY 1 bedroom security. Available Feb 1st. 3rd floor on Stuart Ave. $1,100/mth plus 1 mth (201)283-5254 36W03 security. Heat Included. Available Now (201)9917391 38W03 KEARNY Large 1200 sf apartment just renovated. Freshly painted, New flooring throughout, Eat KEARNY LR. Modern EIK. in Kitchen, 2 Large BRs BR. $1,275 + 1.5 months plus Den perfect for home security. H/HW included. office, Renovated Bath close to all TRANS. Avail. and living room. 1 Block March 1st (201)906-5153 from Shopping Center/ 38W03 Foodtown/CVS and public transportation. $1600/ KEARNY 2 bedroom month. 1.5 months secu$1,450 + 1.5 months. rity. Utilities are separate. Utilities separate. security Landlord pays Cold Water. No pets/Smoking Leave No pets. No smoking. a detailed message (973) Contact: Diogo 201-693951-7385 38W03 3480 36W03

KEARNY 2nd floor. plus attic. Completely renovated. 4 BR’s. LR. Kitchen & bathroom. No Pets. $1975 + 1.5 months security. Utilities separate. Available Now. (201)7728419 36W03

KEARNY 2nd fl. 2 BR, Modern EIK, Bath, LR, DR, $1,500 + 1 1/2 months security. H/HW included. No smoking/Pets. Close to Trans. Credit check. Avl. Now. (201)747-0303 38W03

LYNDHURST LYNDHURST 1 bedroom on 2nd floor, H/HW included. Small pets OK. $1,230/mth plus 1 mth security. Available March 1st. (201)575-5270 38W03

N.ARLINGTON Studio 1,150/mth plus 1 mth security H/HW included Parking available Laundry on premise. No pets/ Smoking Close to transN.ARLINGTON portation. Single or couple preferred Available March 1st (201)997-2341 N.ARLINGTON Newly Call between 10am-7pm renovated. 2 BR. LR. EIK. 1 38W03 Bath. $1450 + 1.5 months security. Plus utilities. No Pets/Smoking. Close NUTLEY to Transportation. Call between 9am - 9pm (201)966-8095 38W03

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NUTLEY 2fl 1 BR , 3 rooms $1,175 + 1.5 Months security. Utilities not included. Freshly painted. Move in condition. Close to NY transportation. No pets. No smoking. (973)517-7517 37W03

NUTLEY 4 rooms, 1st floor, 2 bedrooms, $1750 + 1.5 Months security. Freshly painted. Newer carpets and flooring. Close to NY transportation. Move in condition. No pets. No smoking. Call Tom leave a message (973)517-7517 37W03

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ROOM FOR RENT BELLEVILLE $700 + 1 months security. Everything included, internet and cable. Shared kitchen and bathroom. No Smoking No Drinking Available Now. (862)888-7290 36W03

KEARNY Clean furnished room on 1st floor. WIFI cable Washer/Dryer included. No Smoking Available February 1st. $675 + 1 months security Call (201)407-1468 36W03

KEARNY In home. $600 + 1 months security. H/HW included. Shared Kitchen & Bathroom. Female Preferred. No Smoking/Pets Available Now (201)7370587 (201)951-4311

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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Honor roll announced at Kearny’s Garfield School

The following students achieved honor roll status at Kearny’s Garfield School for the first marking period. PRINCIPAL’S HONOR ROLL: 4TH GRADE Evan Cooper, Maria O’Neill-Velez and Jaxson Ramcharitar. HONOR ROLL: 4TH GRADE Emily Chen, Valentina Moyes, Mason Scarpa, Santiago Calva Gallardo, Anthony Flora, Logan Gonzalez, Isabella Mangal, Ayden Vargas, Isabella Bales, Landon Brasil, Allison Cohetero, Simao Coito, Kaylee Garcia, Jayden Kock, James Mirassol, Matias Neto, Nicholas Zavala, Michelle Sanchez, Isabella Bales, Landon Brasil, Allison Cohetero, Simao Coito, Kaylee Garcia, Jayden Kock, James Mirassol, Matias Neto, Nicholas Zavala and Michelle Sanchez. CITIZENSHIP: 4TH GRADE Emily Chen, Valentina Moyes, Afonso Oliveira, Mason Scarpa, David Worthy, Evan Cooper, Maria O’NeillVelez, Jaxson Ramcharitar, Santiago Calva Gallardo, Ava Crispin, Angela Hu and Robert Titterington. PRINCIPAL’S HONOR ROLL: 5TH GRADE Kolton Gryckiewicz and Tarso Chaves. HONOR ROLL: 5TH GRADE Allyson Polanco, Valerie Rojas, Charli Valente, Irem Baylan, Xavier Fernandez, Mason Mendizabal, Ashley Rodriguez Espinoza, Sofia Alvizures, Leticia Ribeiro Silva, Henessy Rodriguez, Brianna Vargas, Anthony Flora, Logan Gonzalez, Isabella Mangal and Ayden Vargas. CITIZENSHIP: 5TH GRADE Katherine Aguilar, Syl-

via Browne, Juan Candell Barreiro, Romeo Estrada, Kolton Gryckiewicz, Camila Montenegro Molets, Victor Manuel Perez Jurado, Hailey Perez, Alana Pifano, Allyson Polanco, Ashley Quizhpi Pichizaca, Jayden Ranilla, Valerie Rojas, Charli Valente, Sofia Alvizures, Joshlee Barrientos, Logan Cabrera, Matthew Capcha, Luany de Almeida Ribeiro, Lyzander Farfan Castillo, Karina Garcia, Francesca Guerriero, Charles Gutierrez Tecaxco, Mercy Martinez Santos, Jamile Moran, Izael Moya, Gabriel Munoz, Charlie Paguay, Adrian Pinto, Leticia Ribeiro Silva, Henessy Rodriguez, Pedro Silva, Samantha Silva, Dayanara Terrones, Brianna Vargas Estevez and Andre Velez. PRINCIPAL’S HONOR ROLL 6TH GRADE Liam Cooper, Evey Dong, Sophia Eng, Anastasia Guy, Giuliana Manzo, Sarah Rettschlag, Brandon Rivera and Lucas Vazquez. HONOR ROLL, 6TH GRADE Yeilix Amparo, Chloe Latona, Jose Medina, Jaydis Morales, Ingrid Paucar Sarango and Gabriel Soares Lopes. CITIZENSHIP AWARD, 6TH GRADE Yeilix Amparo, Mikayla Benitez, Gabriela Cimirro, Liam Cooper, Evey Dong, Carmen Sophia Eng, Shekinah Gavela, Anastasia Guy, Chloe Latona, Isaac Lorenzo Estevez, Jaired Malave, Giuliana Manzo, Jose Medina, Jaydis Morales, Landon Mould, Miguel Nieto Cortazar, Sofia O’NeillVelez, Ingrid Paucar Sarango, Alexander Pereyra, Josuah Persaud, Sarah Rettschlag, Keisel Reyes, BrandonRivera, Eduardo Salvatierra Garcia, Gabriel Soares Lopes, David Tomaz, Lucas Vazquez and Raya Zaouia.

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Mina A. Elfar, D.M.D. General, Cosmetic, & Family Dentistry

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FLEXIBLE HOURS IN BOTH LOCATIONS • EARLY, LATE AND WEEKEND HOURS

837 KEARNY AVE. KEARNY, NJ T: 201.991.1055

2 W NORTHFIELD RD. SUITE 302B LIVINGSTON, NJ WWW.GENUINESMILESPA.COM T: 973.758.8922