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Cypress Park Recreation Complex designed for children of all abilities

he new Cypress Park Recreation Complex in Woodbridge includes a state-of-the-art Level Playing Field and fully-accessible sport and playground facilities specially designed for challenged and handicapped children and young adults of all ages and abilities. Mayor John E. McCormac, along with members of the Woodbridge Township Special Needs Community, celebrated the grand opening of the complex, located at the Cypress Center in Port Reading, on Aug. 13. The Cypress Park Recreation Complex was funded through a $1.5 million Recreational Facilities Special Needs Improvement grant from the State of New Jersey. “We truly appreciate the consideration and funding assistance received from the State of New Jersey’s Recreational Facilities Special Needs Improvement program that allowed the Township to move forward with the construction of the Cypress Park Recreation Complex and Level Playing Field,” McCormac said, according to a statement released by the township. “I would like to thank Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin, State Senator Joseph Vitale and Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez for their leadership in securing the funding for this inPHOTO COURTESY OF WOODBRIDGE TOWNSHIP novative and unique project which will provide recreational and vocational facilities to the The new Cypress Park Recreation Complex in Woodbridge includes a state-of-the-art Level Playing Field and fully-accessible sport and playground facilities specially designed for challenged and handicapped children and young adults of all ages and abilities.

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Edison School District has requested to begin school year all remote through at least Oct. 16 By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer

he Edison School District has requested to begin the 2020-21 school year all-remote at least until Oct. 16. Schools Superintendent Bernard Bragen, in a letter to the community on Aug. 18, said the district submitted an amended re-opening plan to the state with “the health and well-being of students, staff and parents of the utmost importance.” “The decision about in-person instruction for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year will be made upon assessing conditions connected to the pandemic at that time,” he said.

Bragen said the district “will ensure the staff and students robustly engage in virtual learning during the period of remote instruction.” School administrators presented the mandated hybrid in-person plan to the public on Aug. 10 where opinions differed on instruction time. Board of Education members Jerry Shi and Shivi Prasad-Madhukar raised concerns of lost instruction time from a normal regular school day verses the proposed hybrid in-person back-to-school plan. At the high school level, students would normally receive 45 minutes of instruction time. The proposed hybrid in-person plan calls for 25 minutes of instruction time for

each period. Bragen said virtual instruction will never replace the classroom. And with 72% of the student population electing 100% remote instruction and 28% electing the inperson hybrid plan, Bragen said it’s important to find balance. That is why small group sessions are scheduled at the end of day for students and teachers to touch base with one another. Gail Pawlikowski, chief academic officer for the district, said it’s not about the time spent with the teacher, it’s about the design of a lesson and what task the student is being asked to do. “A good teacher doesn’t just stand in

front of a room and direct instruction, a good teacher is a facilitator … our teachers have been trained on this so they will push students to explore, research, think critically and be creative,” she said. “That’s what will make for a good lesson, not the time where [the teachers] spend with [the students].” Pawlikowski said the scheduled time in the afternoon will give teachers an opportunity to check in on students that may be struggling or students who want to talk about what they are exploring and so forth. Students will follow a schedule whether they select the hybrid in-person plan or the (Continued on page 14)

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GOPIO Central Jersey holds Community Recognition Awards and India Independence Day

he Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) Central Jersey hosted its Community Recognition Awards and India Independence Day celebration on a virtual platform which was attended by invited guests, public officials, community leaders, GOPIO members and awardees from various fields. Honorable Consul General of India in New York, Radhir Kumar Jaiswal, was the chief guest, and New Jersey State Assemblyman Raj Mukherji was the Guest of Honor for the event on Aug. 15. In his address, Jaiswal said that watching both the American and Indian flags displayed and national anthems sung is a true celebration of democracy in the United States, according to information provided by GOPIO. For the first time ever, a Indian flag hoisting happened in Times Square, New York, which was a proud moment for all Indians, he said in the statement. A speech by the prime minister of India from Red Fort, Delhi, India, was a symbol of achievements and aspirations of future. He promised to work and wanted to connect with the Indian diaspora to exchange the ideas in national education policy and technology advancement with India, according to the statement. GOPIO International Chair Dr. Thomas Abraham mentioned that India has made tremendous progress in last seven decades and Indian diaspora in the U.S. has made tremendous contributions in health care, hospitality, information technology, science and education, and there are now many Indian Americans in political positions, including governor, Congress, Senate and state and local levels. Mukherji expressed his pride in Indian Americans in New Jersey and congratulated GOPIO and their members for the involvement in civic and community work, according to the statement. He added that it is a proud moment that there is a candidate of Indian descent for vice president this November.

GOPIO Central Jersey hosted its Community Recognition Awards and India Independence Day celebration on a virtual platform on Aug. 15.

During the unprecedented time of public health crisis, not only the physicians and frontline health care workers of Indian origin, but other small businesses that include hotels and restaurants, rose to the occasion to serve those who were in need, Mukherji said in the statement. Dr. Tushar Patel, president of GOPIO Central Jersey, provided the history of GOPIO and described Central Jersey activities of the past 12 years. He read a letter from New Jersey State Senator Vin Gopal, who was another Guest of Honor but was not able to attend due to a schedule conflict. Patel announced the new executive team for the next two years: Kunal Mehta, president; Vijay Garg, executive vice president; Nishith Mehta, vice president; Amit Kucheriya, secretary; and Kunal Gupta, treasurer. The Executive Committee attended the event at IndusTV in Princeton, but all others attended via virtual platform which was broadcasted live on the IndusTV platform on social media. Kunal Mehta was the master of ceremony. The event started with melodious singing of the American national anthem by Anika Patel and the Indian national anthem by Falguni Shah.

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pertise and experience in developing protocols and guidance. She was honored with an award for her contributions in the health care field. • Revathi Kulkarni Roy empowered women by providing them employment since 2007. She pioneered Asia’s first ever women’s cab service and now runs an allfemale logistics company Hey DeeDee where the riders and drivers are all women. She has been on the list of Fortune Most Powerful Women in business in 2019. She was honored as a global achiever and for women empowerment. • Raman Kapur is an entrepreneur, investor, advisor and mentor to many CEOs and working with young, women and minority entrepreneurs through his TiE New Jersey organization. He is educating future leaders about unconventional resources for raising capital for startups through various available resources and tools. He was honored in business entrepreneurship award. • Devendra Singh is the founder and president of Hindi USA which was created in 2001 to promote learning Hindi language for younger generation. In last 19 years, Hindi USA has more than 4,000 students and 400 teachers. Due to his passion to educate and promote Hindi language, he was honored for his community service. • Neel Shah provided business, tax and other investment opportunities to families during the pandemic by conducting weekly educational webinars to keep them informed. • Sudharani Kankanala raised more than $100,000 during her involvement with the Rotary Club. She has dedicated her time with various community organizations to include Red Cross and the United Way, North Brunswick Township and Boys Scout. • Arvind Patel, owner of Rajbhog Foods, delivered 14 tons of food, which is nearly 27,000 pounds, in meals during the pandemic to more than 30 hospitals, medical centers, universities and law enforcement agencies in New York and New Jersey.

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Create distinct dishes from ingredients available at area food pantries

iddlesex County has introduced the Share Your Foodways program, a way to create delicious, culturally distinct dishes from ingredients available at the local food pantry. This program combines the efforts of MCFOODS (Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution

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hold personal meaning. This is why the program uses the term “foodways”, which literally refers to the ways in which people use food within a cultural, historical and social context, according to the statement. “This project has three goals,” Middlesex County Freeholder Director Ronald G. Rios said in the statement. “First and foremost, to help reduce food insecurity during the pandemic; to celebrate the culinary traditions of county residents; and to destigmatize the use of food pantries. MCFOODS and the Arts Institute are proud to collaborate with local chefs and home cooks in sharing these recipes and their personal foodways.” Each online cooking workshop will highlight a local organization directly working to meet community needs.

Thanks to coordinated efforts by MCFOODS, in cooperation with local culinary expert Chef Sank, the county is able to supply local food banks with kits that include all the ingredients for each dish, according to the statement. This program was also made possible with support from the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders, the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, and the Folklife Program for New Jersey. To access a local food pantry or to support community food banks, visit http:// www.middlesexcountynj.gov/Government/Departments/mcia/Pages/Mcfoods/ Food-Assistance.aspx. For more information, including video demonstrations, visit www.middlesexcountynj.gov/Government/Departments/

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continue on their path to health. Based on the screening results, the physician will create a customized care plan and connect the patient with specialists if needed, according to information provided by Hackensack Meridian Health. The COVID-19 virus affects the lungs, but also the heart and kidneys. COVIDrelated changes in the blood can also cause stroke and embolism. Some patients suffer cognitively and psychologically. The JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute program helps post-COVID patients who have been hospitalized with serious illness as well as those who recovered at home but continue to experience symptoms, according to the statemet. Just a handful of elite rehabilitation institutes such as JFK Johnson have post-COVID rehabilitation programs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some post-COVID patients are severely debilitated,â&#x20AC;? said Talya Fleming, M.D., medical director of the Aftercare Program and Stroke Recovery Program at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute.Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;They have arm and leg weakness and trouble with activities of daily living, such as dressing or bathing. They need continuous oxygen as well as physical and occupational therapy.â&#x20AC;? Other patients continue to feel fatigued and weak even though they never required hospitalization. Sara Cuccurullo, M.D., vice president and medical director of JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, and physicianin-chief of Rehabilitative Care Transformation Services at Hackensack MeridianÂ Health, recalled a patient who thought he was recovered from COVID. But weeks later the patient found he could not get up the stairs or walk around the neighborhood as he could before his illness. An examination found he had low blood oxygen levels and needed pulmonary rehabilitation to focus on strengthening and conditioning his lungs, according to the statement.

Rehabilitation also helps more severely impacted patients. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We train you like an athlete and help you strengthen and condition your peripheral musculature and build your endurance,â&#x20AC;? Cuccurullo said in the statement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had one patient who was on a ventilator for seven weeks. His health was severely compromised, but we were able to help rehabilitate him and significantly improve his overall function.â&#x20AC;? JFK Johnsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rehabilitation team members include specialized physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians as well as highly trained pulmonary, cardiac, neurologic, physical and occupational therapists and nurses. JFK Johnson has implemented many new protocols. All therapy is conducted in a safety-first environment. It has expanded the footprint of its rehabilitation services to space patients at least six-feet apart. Patients who need to exercise aerobically and aggressively do so on recumbent bikes and other pieces of equipment that are spaced 12 feet apart, according to the statement. Patients will be given masks upon entering the rehabilitation institute, and rooms will be sanitized between each patient after visits to a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician. Patients also have the option of telehealth visits, when appropriate. The Post-COVID Rehabilitation Program uses the full range of specialized programs at JFK Johnson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The virus impacts people differently,â&#x20AC;? Fleming said in the statement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So to provide everyone with the best outcome, we use all of our expertise: neurologic, pulmonary, cardiac, medical, psychological and social. For many people who have had COVID-19, the negative COVID test is the beginning of a new journey.â&#x20AC;? For more information or to make an appointment, callÂ 732-321-7000, ext. 62134.

BUSINESS BRIEFS The Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce presents Mission Metuchen: visit 10 or more eligible locations in the Metuchen area to secure a $25 gift certificate. Following the model used by Middlesex County in its Middlesex County Quest, the public is encouraged to visit chamber businesses and share photographs. Join the chamberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mission Metuchen Facebook group. Download the Mission Metuchen guide to view eligible locations. Share a photo of what was purchased or ordered.

Post one at a time or altogether using the name of the location as well as #MissionMetuchen The first 100 participants who visit 10 or more locations by Oct. 31 will receive a $25 gift certificate to a chamber member business. The individual with the highest number of locations visited will win an additional $100 in chamber of commerce gift certificates. Email metuchenchamber@optimum.net for more information.

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Woodbridge Township special needs population as well as for organized youth sports and athletics.” According to McCormac, the Cypress Park Recreation Complex and Level Playing Field offers fully-accessible facilities that provide handicapped and challenged residents of all ages, skills and experience with many and varied sport and play events. The Level Playing Field accommodates youth-sized baseball, softball and soccer, plus a walking/running track around the entire complex affords special needs residents the opportunity to enjoy the mental and physical benefits of sports participation. Additionally, the customdesigned field and facilities include wheelchair access ramps and equipment that is fully compliant with federal, state, county and municipal ADA and safety standards. Additional sport amenities include volleyball and pickleball courts with high efficiency LED field lighting for nighttime play. “The state Grants-In-Aid program provides funding for projects that have wideranging benefits to the community. In this case, the $1.5 million in state aid allowed Woodbridge Township to move forward with construction of special needs facilities that will benefit not only Woodbridge Township residents, but everyone visiting the Our House and R.I.S.E. programs housed at the Cypress Center,” Coughlin said in the statement. Our House, Inc., a private, non-profit organization that provides innovative vocational training, employment and recreational services to adult individuals with developmental disabilities, opened their Day Program and Training Facility at the newly remodeled Cypress Center in January 2018. Our House programs and facilities offer an environment that supports career development through vocational exploration, community integration and

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interpersonal skill development. As part of the Cypress Center’s commitment to the Our House program and to the R.I.S.E. (Reaching Individual Student Excellence) students and young adults engaged in staffing the Mayor Mac Café, a fully-outfitted, ADA accessible temperature regulated greenhouse was constructed on-site, according to the statement. The greenhouse project, sponsored in part by Columbia Bank, adds another opportunity for the Our House and R.I.S.E. students and program participants to enrich their lives while learning valuable vocational and life skills. Individuals who participate in the greenhouse project will learn about the life cycles of plants, feel the responsibility of caring for something and experience the satisfaction of growing, eating and sharing healthy foods from seed-to-harvest, according to the statement. The fresh vegetables, fruits and herbs organically grown in the greenhouse will be menu items at Mayor Mac Café and/or donated to the We Feed Woodbridge food bank initiative. Joining McCormac to participate in the ceremonies were Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez; Woodbridge Municipal Council President Lizbeth DeJesus; Council Vice President Brian Small; Councilmen Cory Spillar and Gregg Ficarra; former Councilman James Carroll, liaison to the Buddy Ball Program and special needs community; Michele DelCorsano, president and CEO, Our House; Marissa Torrone, Our House program director at the Cypress Center; Woodbridge School Superintendent Dr. Robert Zega; Julie Bair, School District R.I.S.E. Program; Caroline Ehrlich, chief of staff, Office of the Mayor; Vito Cimilluca, business administrator; John Mitch, municipal clerk; Brian Molnar, director, Woodbridge Township Department of Recreation; John Cook, coordinator, Cypress Center; Chris Kosty, township construction manager; and teachers, students and parents from the Our House and R.I.S.E. Programs.

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD Editor’s note: In light of recent events related to coronavirus, some organizations have decided to cancel their upcoming programs. Please check the status of any event before attending. A Grateful Day of Art & Music will be held from 1-5 p.m. Aug. 30 on the field behind Woodbridge High School, 2 George Frederick Plaza, Woodbridge. Live music will feature Pete Tonti and special guests. There will also be a two-hour step-bystep paint party. Light refreshments. BYOB. A portion of the proceeds will benefit

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ON THE ROAD PETER PERROTTA

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f legendary song writer and Nobel laureate Bob Dylan were setting out to write the songs for his critically acclaimed “Highway 61 Revisited” album today, he might be a bit stumped when it comes to one of the songs on that album. “From a Buick 6” a raucous blues tune included on that disc was – I am assuming – written while Mr. Dylan was riding in a six cylinder Buick sedan. In 1965, this was entirely possible. If you fast forward to today, not so much. Peter Perrotta For one, there aren’t as many Buicks on the road today as there were back then. Secondly, most of the Buicks are powered by four cylinder turbo engines these days. And last, but not least, about 90% of Buick’s model lineup are comprised of SUV models now. “From a Buick 4 turbo” just doesn’t have the same ring to it. However, knowing Dylan’s penchant for creative genius, I am sure he would have figured something out if he was embarking down that road today. This all comes to mind because I recently just finished a one week journey behind the wheel of a 2020 Buick Encore GX – an all new model in the Buick lineup. The Encore GX represents the fourth Buick offering in the SUV segment and is slotted as its sub-compact offering. “As we look to the future of Buick, the Encore GX positions us strongly as a consideration for those who want to purchase small or subcompact SUV’s,” says Duncan Aldred, vice president of Global Buick and GMC.

Buick offers the Encore GX in three trim levels: the base Preferred ($25,095); the Select ($26,695) and the top of the line Essence ($29,495). The model I tested for one week was the front wheel drive GX Essence. There is an all wheel drive version available. My overall impression of the Encore GX was that, while it’s a bit small and cramped on the inside, it affords itself a much bigger feel once you start driving it. It is of average looks on the exterior – sporting the typical compact crossover SUV look that is popular these days – but inside if affords itself a rather luxurious feel, giving it a richer vibe than the window sticker suggests. While you won’t win many races – if any – with the Ecotec 1.3 liter, 3 cylinder engine (155 horsepower), the Encore GX does have a very smooth ride to it and handles well enough to make it exciting to drive. The folks over at Car and Driver gave the Encore GX high marks for its “upscale appearance, thoughtfully designed interior.” They also said it was a “good value proposition.” On the negative side Car and Driver says the Encore GX has “pokey acceleration times, blasé handling and the fit and finish doesn’t match luxury rivals.” To be honest, I didn’t find this three cylinder Encore GX to be all that slow. As far as handling goes, while it doesn’t handle like a BMW or Mercedes, it does have a smooth edge to its handling athleticism. The Encore GX I tested had $5,470 of optional equipment added to its base of standard features. Included in the options were: $1,790 for a technology package; $1,500 for a moonroof and upgraded 18-inch wheels; $770 for a convenience package; $520 for a liftgate package; $495 for the Chili Red Metallic paint and $395 for the upgraded three cylinder engine. The technology package includes: an

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HD surround vision camera; heads up display; adaptive cruise control and navigation. The optional convenience package includes: automatic parking assist with braking; wireless charging; rear camera mirror with washing and rain sensing windshield wipers. With the options added in and the destination and delivery charge included, the MSRP sticker price of this Encore GX Essence model comes in at $34,965. The Department of Transportation EPA fuel ratings for this model are 31 miles per gallon as an overall average – 30 mpg in around town mileage and 32 mpg for highway driving. The EPA estimates that the average annual fuel cost for this model to be $1,300 as it uses about 3.2 gallons of fuel for every 100 miles driven. This model of the Encore GX has not been tested for the government’s five star crash test ratings yet. Buick’s 8-inch infotainment touch

screen system is one of the better and more responsive to use that is generally available on the market. I found this system very easy to sync my phone and music to and the navigation system was a pleasure to use as well. While this might seem like an easy task, it isn’t as easy as it looks. The bumper to bumper limited warranty on this Buick model is 4 years, 50,000 miles. The powertrain carries a 6 year, or 70,000 mile warranty. The first scheduled maintenance visit on this Buick is complimentary. While this Encore GX enters the segment of the compact crossover SUV at a very competitive time, I would say that its hat should be tossed into the ring when it comes time to consider an SUV from this category.

com/biz/fund?id=KHUWYQBKLNVCC ; Zelle to Jamaicaorg.nj@gmail.com ; or write a check payable to the Jamaica Organization of New Jersey and mail to JON-J, P.O. Box 446, Orange, NJ 07051. Sponsorships are available. JON-J is a 501 (C) 3 non-profit organization that launched in 1998. The money raised through various fundraising events have been impactful in providing aid for

hurricane disaster-relief efforts in New Jersey, Jamaica, and other Caribbean Islands; funding scholarships to college-bound students in New Jersey; assisting local food banks in New Jersey; and providing aid to needy schools in Jamaica. For tickets, visit https://JonJindependenceparty.eventbrite.com

Peter Perrotta’s On the Road column appears weekly. Comments and suggestions are welcome. He can be contacted at peter@capitalmotorcars.com.

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD Editor’s note: In light of recent events related to coronavirus, some organizations have decided to cancel their upcoming programs. Please check the status of any event before attending. The Jamaica Organization of New Jersey (JON-J) will hold a virtual Jamaica Independence Party from 7-10 p.m. Aug. 29. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Featuring Master of Ceremonies Brian Gibbs, comedian Oliver Samuels, playwright Debra Ehrhardt, DJ Larry Ranks vs. DJ G-Royal of RSR Sound, Barrelman Radio and DJ Naturalist. Wear all white and present your Jamaican flag. Patrons are asked to donate to the fundraiser by using one of the following methods: JON-J PayPal account at www.paypal.

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students. The middle and high schools will follow a single session bell schedule. The middle school schedule begins at 8:30 a.m. and the high school schedule begins at 8 a.m. Remote students will join class via Zoom or Google Meets for whole group instruction. A camera will be set up in all classrooms. Two breaks are included in the schedule. The high school will be dismissed at noon for lunch and the middle school will be dismissed at 1 p.m. Afternoon class meeting sessions for all students will be held by subject – Monday for math, Tuesday for English, Wednesday for science, Thursday for social studies and Friday for health and electives. Time is also allotted at the beginning and end of school for students to interact with each other and with their teachers. Special education classes will be available five days a week in-person or remote. Students who begin in the hybrid inperson plan have the option to go 100% remote at any time; however, students who begin 100% remote will have to wait until the end of the first marking period for the district to reassess the plans. Health and safety Students and staff will conduct selfhealth screenings daily with required documentation prior to entry into school build-

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The Metuchen Area of Chamber of Commerce will hold Cruise Nights from 6-8:30 p.m. Sept. 2 and Oct. 7 at the intersection of New and Center streets and at the senior center. For more information, visit www. metuchenareachamber.com. Mayor Jonathan Busch will discuss the current affairs of the Borough of Metuchen during the next meeting of the Metuchen Area of Chamber of Commerce on Sept. 23, via Zoom at noon. The 2021 slate of officers for the chamber will be announced. Other nominations made must be submitted by Oct. 13. To join, please RSVP by emailing metuchenchamber@optimum.net Those who register by Sept. 9 will receive a special gift and be entered to win a door prize.

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Novenas

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Novenas

PRAYER IS POWERFUL Oh, most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine of splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother. Oh, Holy Mary Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth! I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in this petition. There are none that can withstand your power. Oh, show me herein you are my Mother. Oh Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse in thee (3Xs). Holy Mother, I place this cause in your hands (3Xs). Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so I can attain my goal. You who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances in my life you are with me, I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things as you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy towards me and mine. + Say this prayer 3 consecutive days and publish prayer after petition is granted. Do not despair. Additional advice and petition. Pray the Rosary regularly. F.A.M.

PRAYER TO ST. JUDE Oh Holy St. Jude, Apostle and Martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, near Kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need, to you I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present and urgent petition. In return, I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. Say three Our Fathers, three Hail Marys and Glorias. Publication must be promised. St. Jude pray for us all who invoke your aid. Amen. This Novena has never been known to fail. This Novena must be said for 9 consecutive days. Thanks.

J.A.

PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can achieve my goal. You who give me a divine gift to forgive & forget all evil against me and that in all instances of my life are with me. I want this short prayer to thank you for all things you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you, even in spite of all material illusions. I wish to be with you in eternal joy and thank you for your mercy towards me and mine. The person must say this prayer for 3 consecutive days. After 3 days the favor requested will be granted even if it seems difficult. The prayer must be published immediately after the favor is granted without mention of the favor, only your initials should appear at the bottom. B.J.S.

ST. JUDE NOVENA May the sacred heart of Jesus be the adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred heart of Jesus pray for us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, hope of the hopeless, pray for us. Say this prayer nine times a day. By the eighth day your prayer will be answered. Say it for nine days. It has never been known to fail. Publication must be promised. Thank you, St. Jude.

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NM-00437350

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NM-00437349

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NM-00437424

NM-00436972

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Painting/Wallpapering

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NM-00436520

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Cannot be combined with prior purchases, other offers, or coupons. Offer not available in all areas. Discount applied by retailer representative at time of contract execution and applies to minimum purchase of 4 or more windows and/or patio doors as part of Instant Rewards Plan which requires purchase during initial visit to qualify. No payments and deferred interest for 12 months available, subject to qualifying credit approval. Not all customers may qualify. Higher rates apply for customer with lower credit ratings. Interest is billed during the promotional period but all interest is waived if the purchase amount is paid before the expiration of the promotional period. Financing for GreenSky® consumer loan programs is provided by federally insured, federal and state chartered financial institutions without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender or familial status. Financing not valid with other offers or prior purchases. Renewal by Andersen retailers are independently owned and operated retailers, and are neither brokers nor lenders. All financing is provided by third-party lenders unaffiliated with Renewal by Andersen retailers, under terms and conditions arranged directly between the customer and such lender, which are subject to credit requirements. Renewal by Andersen retailers do not assist with, counsel or negotiate financing, other than providing customers an introduction to lenders interested in financing. Savings comparison is based on the purchase of a single unit at regular list price. See your local Renewal by Andersen location for details. NJ Consumer Affairs License #: 13VH01541700. NYC Consumer Affairs License #: 1244514. Nassau Consumer Affairs License #: H0810150000. Suffolk Consumer Affairs License #: 43991-H. NYC 1307704. Rockland County License #: H-11942-07-00-00. Renewal by Andersen of Central/Northern NJ and Long Island are independently owned and operated affiliates operating in the NJ/NY metropolitan area. “ENERGY STAR” is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. “Renewal by Andersen” and all other marks where denoted are marks of Andersen Corporation. ©2020 Andersen Corporation. All rights reserved. ©2020 Lead Surge LLC. All rights reserved.

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