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Residents of the East Brunswick area are protesting the potential development of Hidden Oak Woods on wetlands by Harts Lane, adjacent to tributaries of the Lawrence Brook, in East Brunswick. Residents are also concerned about the industrial properties on Harts Lane, and say the construction of 275 rental housing units will create enormous traffic jams at Tices Lane and University Road. The East Brunswick Planning Board voted down the project in 2019, but the Middlesex County Superior Court overturned that decision. East Brunswick residents have appealed; the Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership and the Lower Raritan Watershed Partnership, with the help of NJ Sierra Club, have retained the legal services of NJ Appleseed to write the amicus brief. To donate toward the fee of $5,000, donate online at https://fundly.com/save-hidden-oak-woods-tices-lane or make a check payable to Lower Raritan Watershed Partnership and mail to LBWP, 85 Washington Ave., Milltown 08850.
ver evolving its testing methods with the needs of the community, Middlesex County has launched mobile testing clinics for COVID-19 in Thompson Park in Monroe as part of the county’s ongoing effort to provide Middlesex County residents free access to COVID-19 testing. “Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Middlesex County has worked hard to ensure that all county residents have safe, convenient access to COVID-19 testing,” Middlesex County Freeholder Director Ronald G. Rios said in a prepared statement. “The county’s testing plan has continuously evolved to meet the needs of the community by providing drive-thru testing for residents in suburban areas and walk-up testing for residents who live in urban areas or who may not own a vehicle.” Residents can find a schedule of testing dates at drive-thru, walk-up and mobile clinics; and information on testing on the Public Safety & Health webpage. To schedule an appointment, call 732-7453100 or visit Middlesexcountynj.gov/covid19testing. Testing is free for Middlesex County residents. This multi-faceted approach to COVID-19 testing includes not only the types of testing facilities available to county residents, but also the type of COVID-19 test. As a result of the county’s partnership
with Rutgers University, RWJBarnabas Health, and Accurate Diagnostic Labs, Middlesex County was the first in the nation to offer COVID-19 testing using saliva-based methods, according to the statement. Saliva-based COVID-19 tests are considered less invasive than nasal swab tests and, therefore. may be preferable to some residents. “Efficient and accurate testing is crucial to mitigating the spread of this potentially deadly virus,” Freeholder Shanti Narra, chair of the Health and Human Services Committee, said in the statement. “These new mobile testing clinics will allow us to bring free COVID-19 testing directly to various municipalities throughout Middlesex County, helping ensure that every resident who needs a COVID-19 test can get one in a timely manner.” The county’s COVID-19 testing efforts are organized and operated jointly by Middlesex County’s Department of Public Safety & Health and Office of Health Services. All COVID-19 tests performed at Middlesex County Health Services sites are free for Middlesex County residents, but appointments and proof of residency are required. For more information about Middlesex County’s COVID-19 testing program or to schedule a test, visit middlesexcountynj. gov/Government/Departments/PSH/Pages/COVID-19–Testing.aspx.
All smiles as ‘most vulnerable population’ begins COVID-19 vaccinations REGIONAL INTEREST By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer
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ecember 28, 2020, marks a day of celebration as the state’s most vulnerable population – those living and working in long-term care facilities – started to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. “It’s a day when significant scientific accomplishments of two vaccines available in less than a year should be rejoiced,
and a start of a new year in our journey of our hope against this virus,” State Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli said. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave emergency use approval to the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine on Dec. 11 and the Moderna vaccine on Dec. 18. Persichilli, along with Gov. Phil Murphy, witnessed members of a local CVS Health Pharmacy team administer the first doses of the Pfizer vaccine to enthusiastic recipients at the Roosevelt Care Center in Old Bridge in the early morning hours of Dec. 28.
The recipients included residents Mildred Clements, 103, Rosemary Connolly, 92, and Charles Bianco, 87; along with staff members at the nursing home, Esther Moodey, a registered nurse and subacute unit manager, Stella Jeron, a registered nurse and assistant director of nursing, and Jill Strus, who works as an accountant. “I got vaccinated because I want my family to be here with me to celebrate my next birthday,” Clements said. Connolly said she looks “forward to embracing my family once again.” And Bianco said he got vaccinated be-
cause he has “a lot to live for and this vaccine makes it possible.” Moodey said 2020 has been a challenging year for all in health care on many levels. “During the first wave of this pandemic, we battled through exhaustion, uncertainty, sadness and fear. We saw the numbers rise, fall and rise again,” she said. “All these months later we continue to work tirelessly to protect and care for our vulnerable residents and help them stay connected.” (Continued on page 8)
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trivia game app called Kahoot. Closed Captioning for trivia nights can be made available by request by emailing info@ stnj.org one week prior to the event. Music Trivia on Jan. 13 at 7 p.m. will feature questions about Grammy Award winning songs and artists, Billboard charttopping hits and music icons from the 1960s to today. Music Trivia will be hosted by Magic 98.3 morning show host Maryann Morgan, according to the press release. Magic 98.3 is the media sponsor for online music trivia night. Be My Crazy Valentine Trivia on Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. will be hosted by drag comedian and singer Pissi Myles. The Valentine’s themed trivia will cover everything from celebrity gossip, pop culture, love and heartbreak in movies to famous couples, famous breakups, and some Valentine’s Day history, according to the press release.
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East Brunswick author’s story highlights empathy in newest ‘Chicken Soup for the Soul’ book By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer
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elling a chronicle from his childhood that showcases the power of empathy, Scott Neumyer wrote “Easter in Ruins” in the latest release of “Chicken Soup for the Soul: Think Positive for Preteens.” In the globally recognized book series’ newest installment, Neumyer wrote a non-fiction story where he tells a childhood story about his decision to do something kind for his little sister after something happens to her Easter candy. “I wrote about a time [involving] my sister and me, who is two years younger than me. We always had a little bit of a contentious relationship growing up; we would get into Scott Neumyer arguments as most brothers and sisters do. I wasn’t the nicest brother, let’s put it that way, and there came an Easter when something happened,” Neumyer said. “I could tell at my young age at that time that it was a sad moment for her. Something happened to her Easter candy that was unexpected and I kind of made a little bit of a selfless gesture to try to cheer my sister up, and that’s always stuck with me. “I always tell her that this publication is my apology to her for all those years I treated her poorly when we’re kids,” he said. An East Brunswick resident for more than 10 years, Neumyer grew up in Spotswood and actually met his now-wife, who grew up in Milltown, at Spotswood High School. Holding almost every job in the communications field, Neumyer said he worked at a public relations agency for eight years before moving over to writing full-time for about three years. After writing and editing for different websites and notable publications, Neumyer said he went back to the public relations company he previously worked for, only this time he worked on the social media and content creation side.
Telling a chronicle from his childhood that showcases the power of empathy, Scott Neumyer wrote “Easter in Ruins” in the latest release of “Chicken Soup for the Soul: Think Positive for Preteens.”
Loving creative nonfiction writing pieces, such as personal essays, Neumyer said one of the tenants of the “Chicken Soup for the Soul” book series is that the stories must be true and not fictional. Often the book series’ publishers, Neuymer said, will advertise on their website that they are looking for stories and that interested writers should submit their stories to potentially get published. With the book series’ pre-teen installment published on Oct. 27, Neuymer said his story was already published in a previous book titled “Chicken Soup for the Soul: Think Positive for Kids” in 2013.
“I sent the story and I said, ‘We’ll give it a try’. At that point I was really in my writing career. I was trying to just find my byline in so many new publications. That was always my goal, let’s knock that one off my list,” Neumyer said. “I’ve always thought that this series of books was interesting, and I said ‘Hey that sounds like an interesting topic.’ So I wrote the story up and I really just sent it in blind which is not something I really ever do.” Submitting a story freely is not something Neumyer said he encourages others to do because he believes everyone should get paid for their writing. “They came back to me and said, ‘We’d love it and we’d love to buy the right to it.’ So, once they buy the rights to it, they can rerun it in any of their subsequent editions,” Neumyer said. “They really wanted to go in a new direction this year with this thing positive for preteens. It’s much more colorful, a much more interactive book, there are crosswords and stuff for kids and all that. I really love the new series and kind of the new direction they’re taking so I was happy to say, ‘Yeah, please put it in there.’ “ Neumyer said he feels his story is even more impactful now than when he first wrote it. “We’ve seen, especially in this country in the last several years, this lack of empathy. This lack of caring for other people and my story, I really think that’s the touchstone of the story, is being empathetic and thinking about other people and how they feel,” Neumyer said. “As a kid, I wasn’t great at that with my sister but this one moment made me feel so empathetic for her and I just understood what she was going through and I wanted to make a gesture that would help alleviate some of the pain that she was feeling at that moment.” Neumyer said he thinks it is an important thing for children to remember now, especially in a time when empathy has kind of gone to the wayside, he said. “It’s something important that I think we all need to keep. I have a pre-teen myself, I have an 11-year-old daughter and she is one of the most empathetic people I’ve ever met, especially for her age. I love seeing that and I hope that teens and preteens will take that away from the story and just learn to care about each other a little bit more,” Neumyer said. For more information about the book, visit www. chickensoup.com/book/233484/think-positive-for-preteens or www.amazon.com. Contact Vashti Harris at vharris@newspapermediagroup.com.
“We’ve seen, especially in this country in the last several years, this lack of empathy. This lack of caring for other people and my story, I really think that’s the touchstone of the story, is being empathetic and thinking about other people and how they feel.” — Scott Neumyer
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here is one teacher employed by the Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools who doesn’t work on one of the five campuses. She teaches at the Middlesex County Adult Correction Center in North Brunswick. “Of all the jobs I’ve had, this one fulfills me best,” said Lisa DiLeo, who has been teaching at the county jail since 2007. “I’ve had a lot of success with the inmates because I really care about them succeeding. Basically I’ll do anything I can to help them.” DiLeo deals with 60 to 70 inmates – both male and female – at any given time, teaching all of the basic high school subjects – reading, writing, math, social studies – to get them ready to take a high school
equivalency exam, or just for enrichment. She has experience as a school psychologist and as a psychologist in a mental health facility. “Those experiences really helped me to deal with these people,” she said. “It’s a really good program,” said Dawn Lystad, MCVTS director of adult education. “It’s really good to provide this service for the inmates. It’s one step toward their futures.” Each inmate in the program is tested to see what level he or she should be in. Some inmates can be taught in small groups, but many have to be dealt with individually. “Each person is so different it has to be individualized,” she said, noting that a key to success is earning the trust of her stu-
dents. “I try to tell them that I’m there to help them. “It’s important for them to tell me what they don’t understand. I don’t embarrass them and I don’t let them embarrass each other. I really enjoy working with people to give them confidence to know they can succeed. I don’t get angry or impatient. I try to break it down to see where they’re not thinking straight,” she said. DiLeo said she believes many of the inmates started down the wrong path because of lack of success in school. Some of her students have committed very serious crimes and will eventually be sent to state prison. When the GED exam is administered at the jail – she said there is a success rate
of over 80% – she gets to give out the diplomas. She said inmates often will tear up when graduating. Since the pandemic, she has been providing worksheets to the inmates and grading them, since they don’t have access to computers. “I’m still doing what I can without seeing them in person,” she said. Some of her students will continue studying after leaving the jail and will contact her after they graduate. “I get a lot of letters of gratitude,” she said. “It’s joy to me.”
ture. Free and open to the public, the event is presented by the Allen and Joan Bildner Center for the Study of Jewish Life at Rutgers University and is the Center’s Raoul Wallenberg Annual Program funded by Leon and Toby Cooperman. Advance registration is required at BildnerCenter.Rutgers.edu.
Assemblyman Joe Danielsen’s “Head to Toe” clothing drive is seeking donations of hats, scarves, mittens/gloves and socks for children ages 3-16 through Feb. 15. Any donations must be clean and washed, and placed in a Ziploc bag and left in the designated box outside his office at 334 Elizabeth Ave., Somerset, on the second floor.
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COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD Dr. Kirsten Fermaglich will discuss her groundbreaking book on Jewish name changing in 20th century America during a virtual Zoom presentation at 7 p.m. Jan. 14. “A Rosenberg by Any Other Name” reveals that name changing was a broadbased, voluntary response to an upsurge in antisemitism.
Rather than trying to escape their heritage, most name changers remained active within the Jewish community, achieving White middle class status and avoiding antisemitism. Relying on court documents, oral histories, archival records, and contemporary literature, Fermaglich contends that name changing had a lasting impact on the cul-
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s the temperature drops, aches and pains become a frequent occurrence. Without proper warm up and stretching, activities like snow shoveling and even prolonged standing can trigger low back pain, knee pain and other injuries. It is important to remember that blood flow to muscles and joints decreases as a
direct result of reduced activity. In addition, the abundance of food during the holidays results in weight gain for most individuals. Therefore, it is crucial to stay active, keep the blood circulation going, and burn extra calories during the winter. It is common knowledge that physical therapy helps in the treatment of injuries, but did you know that injury prevention becomes crucial during the winter? A single appointment with your physical therapist has the potential to help you enjoy a happy,
healthy, and injury-free holiday season. Injury Prevention 101 During the Winter If you are going to be lifting and moving things, shoveling snow, or engaging in other forms of exercise, make sure to warm up and stretch before you begin. Start slowly and maintain the right posture as you increase the intensity of exercise over 10-15 minutes. Take short breaks and give your muscles and joints a chance to “adjust” to the task. Your physical therapist
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will suggest that you use your knees rather than your lower back to lift heavy objects, avoid twisting movements, and breathe normally at all times. Hold heavy objects close to the body to reduce strain on the lumbar spine. The feet should be kept wide apart to increase the base of support, and the knees must be slightly bent. Use your entire body to move objects rather than twisting your back. If you are shoveling snow, you must avoid twisting motions of the lower back, such as throwing snow behind you over the shoulder. With the right combination of breathing, warm up, and proper technique, you can reduce the probability of injury significantly. If you have aches and pains that get worse during the winter, it may be time to see a physical therapist. Your therapist will assess your current activity levels and functional limitations. The therapist will discuss your short term and long term goals. All this information will be used to devise a plan of action to treat the underlying cause of pain as quickly as possible. It is important to maintain strength and stability in the muscles of the torso and lower back, especially during the winter. As the snow melts to ice, the risk of slips and falls increases. Maintaining and improving balance and stability, especially for seniors, is an important part of physical therapy and wellness. We can educate you and your family about proper techniques to maintain posture, to improve balance, and to prevent injuries. Some simple prevention techniques, combined with good old fashioned common sense, will help you enjoy a healthy and happy holiday season. Winter is associated with a surge in the number of persons visiting the emergency room for snow shoveling and fall-related injuries, which is why prevention is so important. As your physical therapists, we can help you stay safe and healthy. Give yourself (and your family) the gift of health and wellness. Contact us to learn more about how physical therapy can change your life this holiday season. Back pain and other common conditions can be successfully treated with physical therapy. Remember, you do not need a physician’s prescription to start physical therapy. Call our office today to schedule your free consultation.
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COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD January is National Blood Donor Month. Blood donors are needed yearround so that the supply can be ready when needed, such as for an individual surgery, trauma situation or a large disaster that brings many to the hospital. The East Brunswick Jewish Center will sponsor a blood drive from noon to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 10 at the Brunswick Square Mall, next to Old Navy near Macy’s, 755 Route 18, East Brunswick. Eat, drink and bring a donor ID card or ID with name and photo. All donors will receive a pair of festive socks. Appointments recommended. For an appointment, visit smarturl.it/NJBS_Drive using sponsor code 10326; or call 800933-2566. Donors without appointments will be accommodated as space allows. The East Brunswick Public Library will kick off 2021 with the first virtual program in the new “Option Green: Climate Change & Community” environmental education initiative. The first program in the series is a discussion of the PBS documentary “Decoding the Weather Machine” with New Jersey State Climatologist David A. Robinson at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 13. The documentary explores how scientists and researchers have been working to understand weather and climate better. The documentary can be viewed in advance of the program via www.pbs.org, or the DVD can be reserved with a library card from any Middlesex County public library. The program will be held virtually, with closed captioning available. Tickets are recommended for this free program. To reserve your ticket, or for additional information, visit www.ebpl.org/optiongreen or call 732-390-6767. The Option Green programs are fund-
ed by the American Library Association’s “Resilient Communities: Libraries Respond to Climate Change” pilot program and sponsorship from the Friends of the East Brunswick Environmental Commission and East Brunswick Public Library. Other community partners include Highland Park Public Library, Matawan-Aberdeen Library, New Brunswick Free Public Library, North Brunswick Library, Old Bridge Public Library, Plainsboro Public Library and South Brunswick Public Library. Playhouse 22 will be streaming “Auld Lang Song: From Our (Play)House to Yours” through Jan. 31. A virtual concert featuring performers throughout New Jersey, “Auld Lang Song”
will be presented on the theater’s website at Playhouse22.org for free. Featuring Ray Dobrovolsky, Angela Dohl, Eric Freeman, Julie Freeman, Ali Gleason, James Moffett, Lisa Rogol, Zachary Rogol, Kristen Umansky and Francois Suhr, “Auld Lang Song” is a concert of songs from classic Broadway and Hollywood musicals to Christmas songs, as well as recent works from some of today’s hit musicians. Grant funding has been provided by the Middlesex County Board of Commissioners through a grant award from the Middlesex County Cultural and Arts Trust Fund. Monroe Township Jewish War Veterans Post 609 is collecting United States and foreign stamps, both on and off enve-
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As frontline healthcare workers and as mothers and fathers, daughters and sons, sisters and brothers, friends and caretakers, Moodey said they need to stay healthy for everyone’s sake. “I’m thankful to God for the COVID-19 vaccine and honored to be the first staff member in our facility to receive it today in solidarity with colleagues in other long-term care facilities around New Jersey,” she said. “The vaccine brings hope and optimism about the future and promise of a new normal.” After the vaccinations, Persichilli and Murphy addressed the public in attendance. They were joined by Moodey, CVS Health Regional Director Kat Kingston; State Senator Sam Thompson (R-12); Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholder Director Ronald G. Rios; H. James Polos, executive director of the Middlesex County Improvement Authority; Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry; and Andrew Aronson, director of Nursing Home Advocates of New Jersey. “This is a great example how the fight against this [novel coronavirus] has united both public and private sectors, folks from across the aisle on common ground,” Murphy said. “What we’re witnessing here in New Jersey is happening in dozens of other states across the nation. Long-term care facilities across the entire nation and certainly here have been crushed by COVID-19. They have borne an outsized burden of this pandemic and as I have said many times while we know we are not alone given the toll on long-term care residents and staff nationwide, we’re not going to just sit back and be part of the pack, we’re going to break out, move forward and provide solutions that conserve as national models.” Murphy said the state took a proactive risk to broaden their vaccination application to include long-term care and congregate living facilities. The governor said the few day wait to administer the vaccine allowed the state to enter the Federal Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program, a partnership between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), CVS and Walgreens to facilitate on-site COVID-19 vaccination services. Through the federal program, New Jersey already has 291 long-term care facilities scheduled and more than 83,000 residents and staff slated to receive vaccinations through the beginning of February, with more sites to be added in the coming weeks. There are 655 long-term care facilities in the state. “We have implemented both through
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direct action and partnership with our legislative partners countless short, medium and long-term solutions to the systemic shortcomings this pandemic has exposed and laid bare,” Murphy said. “Our goal has consistently been to not just meet the current challenges, but to ensure both high quality care and the safety of residents and staff going forward. That is why seeing these vaccines being administered here today is such a tremendous moment, it is a big step toward that goal. Vaccination is not just about ending this pandemic, it’s a step towards a stronger and more resilient future, a step towards allowing residents here to once again be able to see and hold their loved ones and that day will come.” Persichilli said in New Jersey and across the nation, the COVID-19 virus has had a devastating effect on residents and staff in long-term care facilities. “This virus continues to be unrelenting,” she said. “The virus continues to enter our facilities with over 400 reporting outbreaks. The issues we faced in longterm care challenged us at the department to examine ways to improve the resiliency of this industry.” The state Department of Health (DOH) has developed a comprehensive testing plan for staff and residents and recently conducted a pilot to study the incidents of asymptomatic spread in long-term care facilities. Approximately 2.7 million tests have been performed in facilities across the state. In May, the state issued an executive directive requiring all facilities to post their outbreak plans including infection prevention, cohorting and isolating practices. The state also has provided $78 million to improve the wages of certified nurse aides. In October, Murphy signed bills requiring staff to patient ratios and policies to prevent social isolation during an outbreak. The DOH has established the office of long-term care resiliency and set up an emergency operation center. The center serves as a centralized command, communication center to immediately respond to any issues and challenges from the second wave of the virus. Additionally, the department has mandated every facility have an infection preventionist on staff and also report staff illnesses and staff quarantine statuses. “The introduction of this vaccine will now supplement our responses to this deadly virus,” Persichilli said. “Overall in New Jersey we hope to vaccinate 70% of the eligible adult population in a six month period. Yes, that is an aspirational and aggressive, but needed, goal. In the meantime we must all remain vigilant.” The residents and staff at Brighton Gardens of Edison shared similar sentiments felt at Roosevelt Care Center as they started to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech vac-
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A member of the CVS Health Pharmacy team administers the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to Charles Bianco, 87, a resident of Roosevelt Care Center in Old Bridge, on Dec. 28.
cination through CVS Health on Dec. 28. “We’re all smiles today,” said Tracey Borges, executive director of Brighton Gardens of Edison, as she geared up for the vaccine. “We’re so grateful for the strength and positivity our residents have shown over the past nine months and for the support and words of encouragement we’ve received from our families during a very challenging year.” Borges said she received the vaccine so she “can help protect this community, as well as my family and friends from this virus.” Data from a recent survey of more than 8,000 Sunrise residents and families revealed 92% of respondents will probably or definitely receive the vaccine for themselves or their loved one. Sue Coppola, a registered nurse and chief clinical officer for Sunrise Senior Living, which operates Brighton Gardens of Edison, said the vaccination process is the beginning of their journey back to normalcy. She said the journey has included an education component through the CDC and local health departments leading up to the approval of the vaccinations for their residents and staff members. It also includes support of any concerns residents and staff may have. As of Dec. 10, Sunrise operates 336 communities in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. The communities in Middlesex and Monmouth counties include Sunrise of East Brunswick, Brighton Gardens of Edison, Sunrise of Lincroft,
Sunrise of Shrewsbury and Sunrise of Wall. CVS Health Regional Director Kat Kingston said CVS Health is a team of health care professionals made up of pharmacists, nurse practitioners and license pharmacy technicians. “Our work here in New Jersey administering this vaccine has been the culmination of months of internal planning and really demonstrates how the private sector can use its expertise to help us solve some of our most critical challenges,” she said. “We are really grateful for the herculean efforts of everyone that’s been involved and especially our healthcare professionals that are deployed here today and throughout the country to start to bring some peace of mind to these long-term care facilities residents and staff.” Further, Kingston said, “Vaccinating one of our most vulnerable populations is the latest milestone in our multi-faceted pandemic response, which has included testing more than 10 million people for the virus since March.” “Availability and administration of the COVID- 19 vaccines will bring us one step closer to overcoming the most significant health challenge of our entire life-time,” she said. Murphy said officials believe the general public will have access to the vaccinations by April and May.
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Saturday, January 30 The WBGO Story…Bright Moments from Newark to the World – Chris Daniel (Tinton Falls) The documentary tells the story of how a group of urban leaders and community activists looking to make a positive change in Newark came together in the ’70s after the Newark riots to create WBGO, New Jersey’s first public radio station. It will tell how this small radio station owned by the Newark Board of Education was turned into a powerful cultural force heard throughout the northern Jersey/New York City region that now reaches millions of jazz listeners around the world. The documentary features interviews and stories from people who helped launch the station, including its founder, Bob Ottenhoff, and Mrs. Dorthaan Kirk (widow of the great multi-instrumentalist Rahsaan Roland Kirk), who was key in helping WBGO grow to where it is now. 2020; 55 min. Sunday, January 31 Super Shorts I The Trouble With Angels – Sam Chegini (Qazvin, Iran) The innate urge to reach out to a stranger, following a chance meeting in Monte Carlo. Combined with the monochrome memories of Wim Wenders’ Wings of Desire, where a moment of crisis is redefined by something magical. This beautiful animation features the music and likeness of Jakko M Jakszyk who is currently performing with King Crimson. 2020; 6 min. Tides – Andre Silva (Wilmington, North Carolina)
Filmed at Masonboro Island, an undeveloped barrier island in southeastern North Carolina, Tides contemplates the liminal space between the modern technological world and that more ecological dimension we label as “nature” or “the environment.” 2020; 8 min. The Fabric of You – Josephine Lohoar Self (Glasgow, Scotland) Set in the Bronx, in the era of 1950s McCarthyism, everybody wants to look the same. Michael, a gay, 20-something-yearold mouse, hides his true identity while he works as a tailor. When Isaac enters the shop one day he offers the escapism and love Michael craves. In Michael’s confined apartment, he becomes tormented by the memories of Isaac’s tragic death. Michael’s memories and flashbacks are triggered when he notices Isaac’s jacket draped on the back of a chair. Haunted by the solace Isaac once offered, he struggles to come to terms with his loss. 2020; 11 min. Haiku – Martin Gerigk (Krefeld, Germany) Haiku is a symphonic audiovisual project for two Japanese performers, alternating percussion groups, soundscapes and rhythmicized video sequences. The film is an experimental approach to pay tribute to the extraordinary art of Japanese haiku poetry. In Japanese, subtitled. 2020; 17 min. Gloria – Felipe Vellasco (São Paulo, Brazil) Gloria is a revenge story which happens in a near possible future, in Cuba, where the economic embargo has ended and the country faces a fast social transformation. In this context, an old inveterate communist tries to resist his family’s ambitions and to deal with ghosts from the past. In Spanish, subtitled. 2020; 24 min. Friday, February 5 Super Shorts II Melancholia – Michael Amter (New York, New York) A symbolic experiment contemplating the human condition’s struggle with mental health. 2020; 6 min. Clockwork Beta – Mr. Kaleidoscope (Kingston, New York) A short portrait about artist Matthew Pleva. In his tiny workshop and showroom, Pleva creates illustrated narratives comprised of thousands of cross-hatched marks. He then painstakingly cuts out the drawings and mounts them on brass armatures, so that the drawn narrative becomes dimensional dioramas. in this short film he
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creates a Clockwork Orange Betamax tape. 2020; 6 min. Flush Lou – Madison Stewart Leonard (Los Angeles, California) A daughter, mother and grandmother mourn the loss of their beloved Lou Ackerly after he is accidentally cremated. 2020; 9 min. I Make Good Sounds at Parties – Amanda Prager (Hollywood, California) A lonely man attends a house party that grows nightmarishly surreal. 2020; 8 min. Canis Major – Charli Brissey (Ann Arbor, Michigan) An artist suffering from severe writer’s block relies on the friendship of their dog in this multi-genre sci-fi short. Based on many true stories, this video-animation hybrid ruminates the relationship between dancing and earthly survival at the “end of the world.” 2020; 10 min. How to Fall in Love in a Brothel – Sunhui Chang (Alameda, California) Set in 1960 Incheon, South Korea. As a young country is struggling through rebuilding after the Korean War, two young Koreans struggling to find their place in a hard world find love in an unexpected and unlikely setting, showing what is possible in life when two people happen to cross paths. In Korean, subtitled. 2020; 11 min. Echthaar – Dominic Kubisch (Schwechat, Austria) Perry Como comes blasting from the jukebox, while the hair stylist blows smoke into the eyes of his customers. It’s the ’50s and Victor has his salon in order. Or so it seems. Because when Paula comes on as a temp, she soon senses the dark secrets he’s hiding. In German. 2020; 20 min.
Saturday, February 6 Nobody Famous – Elizabeth Ahlstrom (Nashville, Tennessee) Nobody Famous is a music documentary based on teenage ’60s folk singer, Susan Taylor, who found commercial success with musician/singing/ songwriting trio, The Pozo Seco Singers. While fellow member Don Williams went on to be become one of the most successful country music artists of the 20th century, Susan shied away from fame and fortune, instead choosing to “go where the folk wind blows,” embracing her own path, her own unique artistry, and her own individual identity in the process. 2020; 69 min.
Friday, February 12 Joey Skaggs: Satire and Art Activism 1960s to the Present and Beyond – Judy Drosd (New York, New York) Joey Skaggs is a satirist, performance artist, and activist who for decades pioneered the use of the media as an integral part of his artwork. Skaggs’ art is both timely and timelessly relevant in that he tackles far ranging cultural, political and social issues, producing works that question and challenge authority and examine societal beliefs in a profound and humorous way. These four short documentaries are the first in a series of Joey Skaggs oral histories produced with technical support from NYU’s Moving Image Archiving and Preservation program in the Tisch School of the Arts. In Joey Skaggs: The Early Years, 1940s to 1960s, Joey looks back at some of the earliest influences that led him away from the art establishment and into the streets. In Joey Skaggs: Art as Activism, 1960s and 1970s, Joey talks about the roots of his activism and his earliest ren-
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egade and inflammatory performance art in the streets of New York City. We see the spark that ignites his lifelong controversial relationship with the news media. In Joey Skaggs: The Bad Guys Talent Management Agency, using historical archival footage, Joey tells the hilarious story of this 1984 media performance piece in which he helps his friend Verne fulfill his lifelong ambition to become an actor. And in Joey Skaggs: The Fat Squad, Joey enlists his stable of eager actors and unleashes them as Fat Squad commandos, tough guys you can hire to use force to keep you on your diet. With extraordinary archival footage, Joey shows how he hooked the global news media, always hungry for salacious stories, into covering businesses that were definitely too good to be true. Joey Skaggs’ work is also the subject of Andrea Marini’s award-winning feature documentary Art of the Prank, which won the Best Documentary prize at the New Jersey Film Festival back in 2017. 2020; 52 min.
Saturday, February 13 STRANGER/SISTER – Kirsten Kelly and Kelly Taber (New York, New York) Two women, one Muslim and one Jewish, dare to believe they can join hands to stop hate. They ask women across the U.S. to overcome a history of distrust and go from strangers to sisters, and unite against the rising tide of hate in America. 2020; 40 min.
The Heart of Camden – The Story of Father Michael Doyle – Douglas Clayton (New Jersey) As a young priest, Father Michael J. Doyle came to the U.S. from rural Ireland in 1959, bringing with him a joyful disposition, a fervent Catholic faith and an unwavering determination to help his congregation and community. These traits were put to the test in Camden, where he found himself confronted with urban decay and despair. Industries were closing and people were leaving. Crime, drug use, the breakdown of families, the proliferation of hopelessness—this was Camden’s reality.
Heart of Camden explores Father Doyle’s attempts to reverse the city’s fall. Included in the inspiring documentary is commentary from family, friends and parishioners. Excerpts are presented from his fine poetry, brilliant essays, and powerful weekly letters he has written to his congregation since 1984. What shines through this film is Father (now Monsignor) Doyle’s devotion to God and his fellow man. And to the city of Camden, where he truly has given his heart. 2020; 44 min. Friday, February 19 The New Abolitionists – Christina Zorich (Los Angeles, California) The Odyssean journey of human sex trafficking. The New Abolitionists came into being, slowly, based on activist missionaries who were giving everything to see an end. This film exposes the causations of trafficking and reveals practical solutions. 2020; 99 min. Saturday, February 20 and Sunday, February 21 2021 United States Super 8 Film & Digital Video Festival - Parts 1 and 2 View the winning films and digital videos of the International United States Super 8 Film & Digital Video Festival, selected by a jury of filmmakers, Rutgers University student interns, and media professionals. The festival—now in its 33rd year—will feature finalist works by independent filmmakers from the United States and around the world. Each part approx. 90 min. A complete festival line-up is available at the website. Co-sponsored by Pro 8mm!. Information: New Jersey Film Festival Rutgers Film Co-op/New Jersey Media Arts Center Rutgers University Program in Cinema Studies 4170 Academic Building, 15 Seminary Place, New Brunswick Phone: 848-932-8482 Email: NJMAC12@gmail.com NJMAC@ aol.com Website: www.njfilmfest.com https://watch.eventive.org/newjerseyfilm-
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E.Z.L. CONSTRUCTION AnyType of Home Improvement No Job Too Small RooďŹ ng Repairs • Deck Repairs Cement Repairs Interior & Exterior Painting
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Will Serve The Monmouth Areas For Tree Work & Landscaping Only
24 HOUR PROMPT/EMERGENCY SERVICE
FREE Estimates Call 732-306-7113
$100 OFF
NM-00448525
Lawn Care
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Any Service of $1,000 or more
Landscaping
C.H.E.A.P.
Must present coupon at time of estimate. Exp. 1/31/21
TREE SERVICE
732-548-1653
NM-00449299
Free Estimates • Fully Insured
Lawn Care
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NM-00449291
• Tree Removal • Trimming • Pruning • Stump Grinding • FIREWOOD • Lots Cleared Serving: Edison, FIREWOOD Metuchen, Colonia, Woodbridge, N.Brunswick, Highland Park and “We Are TheMilltown, Most Recommended surrounding. Tree Service In The Areaâ€?
Storm damage/storm related issues excluded.
(Patios, Retaining Walls, Pavers, Sidewalks) Free Estimates Fully Insured Over 20 Years Experience 24 Hour Emergency Service Senior Citizen Discount
CALL NICK
NM-00448878
732-207-3933 732-617-TREE
Must present coupon at time of estimate. Exp. 1/31/21
Storm damage/storm related issues excluded.
Lawn Care
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EXPERT
LAWN & LANDSCAPING, LLC
LANDSCAPING • TREE SERVICES STUMP REMOVAL • SPRINKLER REPAIR BULK MATERIAL DELIVERY
BrickPaverExpert.com
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Landscaping
D&S
INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE
LANDSCAPING INC.
Paver Walkways Patio • Driveways Snow Plowing
COMPLETE LANDSCAPE DESIGN 732-549-6387
www.dslandscapinginc.com
NM-00449305
CertiďŹ ed brick paver and retaining wall installer
CLEAN-UPS
NJ State Pesticide Lic.#97065A
FREE ESTIMATES
NM-00449535
Serving the area for over 31 years! Best from Europe!
POLISH
MASON
Glenn Kaune’s Custom Painting Satisfaction Guaranteed
Quality Work • Affordable Wallpaper Removal • Sheetrock Repair Taping/Spackling • Interior/Exterior Reliable Prompt Service
www.poloniaconstruction.com
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732-525-8118
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Free Estimates - Fully Insured
732-906-0385
Free Estimates NJ State Fully Licensed & Insured
Painting/Wallpapering
All Phases of Brick, Stone & Concrete Work Free Designing Available
FULLY INSURED
Lawn Care
Interior & Exterior Residential & Commercial Powerwashing Drywall Repair Taping & Spackling Handyman Services Snowplowing Services
Masonry/Paving
24 HR. ANSWERING SERVICE
732-713-1528 TOM 732-713-2008 BRIAN
732-983-1520
1-800-757-7747
OWNER OPERATED
Landscaping
ART MOHR PAINTING
Brick Pavers - Natural Stone Concrete - Driveways - Patios Sidewalks - Steps - Retaining Walls
732-257-1170
FULLY INSURED, FREE ESTIMATES
Fully Insured
FREE ESTIMATE
www.budgetpropertymaintenance.com
Residential/Commercial/Municipal
Tree Service, Inc.
Any Service of $1,500 or more
** DISCOUNTED FIREWOOD ** 1 Cord $185.00 • 1/2 Cord $100
Landscaping
UNITED
$200 OFF
Painting/Wallpapering
NM-00448879
Lawn Care
NM-00448548
Home Improvements
DISCOUNTS 732-605-0362 AVAILABLE Over 30 yrs. • Free Est./Ins.
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ALL WORK DONE BY OWNER
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Painting/Wallpapering
3rd Generation
PAINTING
• All Phases Of Painting • Interior/Exterior • Moulding Installation •No Job Too Small
When quality, Reliability & Experience Matter
(732) 534-0548
Owned & operated by Joshua Ludlow Free Estimates • References • Fully Insured NM-00445988
Lic#13VH06178600
TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL 732-358-5200
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Plumbing
David J. McConnell
plumbing & heating “Honest, Neat and Professional Service”
732-257-6254
www.mattcoplumbing.com
732-418-0011
Plumbing • Heating Home Improvements
Metuchen, NJ 08840 | info@mattcoplumbing.com
No Job Too Small NJ Lic#8843
#13VH04604300
NM-00444807
P Boilers Installed/Repaired P Water Heaters Installed P Drains & Sewer lines cleaned P Sewer & Water Mains installed P Kitchen & Bath Remodeling P Framing & Sheet Rock
TO PLACE YOUR AD HERE CALL 732-358-5200
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