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Contract OK’d for Phase I at Ashby Park By MARK ROSMAN Managing Editor
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A worker takes time on the afternoon of Sept. 9 to place the letters for a new Trader Joe’s on the building in the Pond Road shopping center, Route 9, Freehold Township, that will house the popular supermarket. The space was previously a Walgreens pharmacy.
company from nearby Cream Ridge has been awarded a contract to perform the first phase of development at the planned Sgt. George Ashby Memorial Park in Allentown. On June 9, council members authorized the firm E&LP Associates, which has been working with borough officials to develop Ashby Park, to seek bids from contractors for the Phase I development of the park. The property where Ashby Park will be developed is bounded by Hamilton, Broad and North Main streets, and is situated behind the Allentown United Methodist Church property. On Sept. 8, Borough Council members voted unanimously to award a $210,681 contract to Deer Carcass Removal Service, LLC, of Cream Ridge, for the Phase I work. “The work in Phase I will consist of grading the site, installing the pathways and entrances from Hamilton and Broad
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New law eliminates ‘freeholder’ from county government
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ay goodbye to the centuries-old title of freeholder in New Jersey county government. Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy has signed Senate bill 855 into law and the legislation requires the title of “chosen freeholder” to be changed to “county commissioner” and all “boards of chosen freeholders” to be known as “boards of county commissioners,” according to a press release from Murphy’s office. The law also requires county governments to update their letterheads, stationary and other writings, as well as their websites, to bear the title of county commissioners in place of freeholders or chosen freeholders within one year of the bill’s
effective date, Jan. 1, 2021. The law does not require counties to update or replace signs or other writings to reflect this title change within the specified timeframe if doing so would require the expenditure of county funds, according to the press release. In those cases, the title would be changed whenever the writing is next updated or replaced in the ordinary course of business. “We have an obligation to ensure that governance in New Jersey is inclusive and representative of the tremendous diversity of our great state,” Murphy said. “Amid a national reckoning to re-examine vestiges rooted in structural racism,
this action will eliminate the use of the term ‘freeholder’ in county government – a title that is an outgrowth of a time when people of color and women were excluded from public office,” he said. In a statement issued on Aug. 24, the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders, all five of whom are Democrats, said, “We are pleased to see the Governor and the Legislature take action to retire the title of ‘chosen freeholder.’ “This term dates back to an era in which people of color, women and those without financial means were not treated as equals – and is not representative of the ideals which we all aspire to today. “We are pleased to see this title be re-
placed and look forward to entering 2021 as the Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners,” the freeholders said. Asked to comment on the new law, Thomas Arnone, the director of the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders, all five of whom are Republicans, said, “As I have previously stated, I respect the opinions of my freeholder colleagues throughout the state who support the title change, but I have a somewhat different opinion on the matter. “I have advocated for the state to look at all offensive names across the board and not just the title of freeholder. For example,
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Cultural center to debut Basie exhibit with Sept. 25 event
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he T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center, 94 Drs James Parker Blvd., Red Bank, will open its doors and front lawn on Sept. 25 for “A Love Letter to Count Basie: From The Great Migration to The Harlem Renaissance,” an exhibit that illuminates the Red Bank-born musical giant William “Count” Basie (1904-84). The exhibit will also pay homage to some of the most important eras from the Great Migration to the Harlem Renaissance, according to a press release. A VIP opening reception will be held on the center’s front lawn. Attendees will be escorted inside the center to view the exhibit and featured items from 6-9 p.m. Morgan Stanley is the lead sponsor of an educational experience that promotes excellence in black history and culture, according to the press release. More than 1,000 Basie artifacts are archived at the Institute of Jazz Studies at Rutgers University, Newark. This is the first time the collection – known formally as the William “Count” and Catherine Basie papers and artifacts – will be shared publicly since its 2018 acquisition by the institute. The collection is the only body of materials that traces directly to the Basie family and is one of the institute’s largest collections, according to the press release. “This exhibit is especially fitting considering the racial tension we are experi-
“This exhibit is especially fitting considering the racial tension we are experiencing in the nation. Count Basie’s music broke through racial barriers and brought people together during a time of lawful segregation in America.” — Gilda Rogers encing in the nation,” said Gilda Rogers, vice president of the T. Thomas Fortune Foundation. “Count Basie’s music broke through racial barriers and brought people together during a time of lawful segregation in America,” Rogers said. Visitors will learn how Basie used his celebrity as an activist, including standing on a picket line in late 1963 as black and white students demanded that Florida State University integrate, according to the press release. Photographer, artist and former Red Bank resident Alan Burgess, founder of Benduka Arts, Los Angeles, will present a collection of photography exploring scenes from Asbury Park to Ghana. Burgess was commissioned by the T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center to create
a Harlem literary mural collage, reflecting the Harlem Renaissance that occurred in the early 20th century. Burgess is also a contributing writer of the Harlem Renaissance narrative of the exhibit, which shapes the segregated times during which Basie made a name for himself. The VIP reception for “A Love Letter to Count Basie: From The Great Migration to The Harlem Renaissance,” will take place from 6-9 p.m. Sept. 25. Tickets are available online for a $50 donation and include a preview of the exhibit, a souvenir book and light fare with beverages. Visit www.tthomasfortuneculturalcenter.org to purchase tickets. All attendees are required to purchase tickets in advance and select the time slot during which they will attend. Visitors are
required to wear a face mask and will not be allowed to view the exhibit without being escorted inside the center, according to the press release. “A Love Letter to Count Basie: From The Great Migration to The Harlem Renaissance” was created in conjunction with the Institute for Jazz Studies and is sponsored by Morgan Stanley, OceanFirst Bank, Investors Bank, Denholtz Properties, the Community YMCA, Monmouth Arts, Two River Theater and Detour Gallery. For more information, email info@ thomasfortuneculturalcenter.org Before the 2020 coronavirus pandemic began in New Jersey, musicians, artists, civic leaders and politicians gathered at the T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center and kicked off “2020: Year of Basie,” a celebration of Count Basie, by sharing thoughts about the Grammy winner, according to the press release. Clarence Banks, who joined the Count Basie Orchestra shortly before Basie’s death in 1984, was on hand to share recollections of his interactions with the bandleader and composer. Dee Askew, who manages the orchestra, was also at the event and spoke. Dorthaan Kirk, WBGO’s “First Lady” of Jazz, who was named a 2020 NEA Jazz Master, wrote a “Love Letter to Basie” that was shared at the event.
Clerk hosts high school student video contest about voting rights Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is inviting all high school students to enter the county clerk’s annual elections and voting video contest. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment to the U.S. Constitution and the 150th anniversary of the 15th Amendment. In commemoration of these milestones, this year’s contest asks students to reflect on what having the right to vote means to them, while encouraging their peers to vote, according to a press release from Hanlon. “We are very excited to announce this year’s high school student video contest, which we hope will engage young people in the voting process,” Hanlon said. “As we approach Election Day (Nov. 3), it is the perfect time to remind young people that the right to vote is a right to be cherished and exercised.”
The contest is open to high school students who reside in Monmouth County and/or attend a high school in Monmouth County. Students are allowed to work alone or to form groups of no more than three members, according to the press release. Entrants are permitted to be creative with the use of digital and/or traditional special effects. Videos with political or offensive content will not be considered, according to the press release. The top three videos will be awarded gift card prizes by Hanlon and will be advertised via the county clerk’s social media platforms and “Your Vote Matters” program. Videos will remain the property of the county clerk’s office. Entries will be accepted from Sept. 21 until noon Oct. 30. Entries will be accepted via email to ClerkContest@ co.monmouth.nj.us with the subject line “2020 High
School Video Contest.” Entrants must upload their video to YouTube and then email the direct link to the video to the Monmouth County Clerk’s Office, according to the press release. Entries can also be mailed to the Monmouth County Clerk’s Office, Attn: Voting Video Contest, Monmouth County Clerk, 33 Mechanic St., Freehold, NJ 07728 with the video file enclosed on a flash drive. For full contest rules and eligibility, visit the Monmouth County Clerk’s Office website at MonmouthCountyClerk.com, email ClerkContest@co.monmouth.nj.us or call 732-431-7324, ext. 8735. The Monmouth County Clerk’s Division of Elections has responsibility over sample ballots, vote by mail applications, candidate petitions, tabulation of totals and thecertification of results, according to the press release.
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Temple of Doom (1984) and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) — in which he personified two iconic characters that remain favorites. Empire and Jedi saw Ford returning as Han Solo, the smuggler turned reluctant hero introduced in 1977’s Star Wars. The other three films featured a Ford character that has become at least as popular as Solo — daring archaeologist Indiana Jones. Ford’s charismatic performance as Jones — including having Indy show pain and a fear of snakes — made that character more human than other action heroes of the era. Dr. Jones also wielded his
In The ’80s, Harrison Ford’s Box Office Action Was Hard To Top By Jeff Pfeiffer, ReMIND Magazine
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he 1980s had its share of popular muscle-bound action movie heroes played by Schwarzenegger, Stallone and the like. But the decade’s standout came in the form of a non-bodybuilder type who offered complexity with his incredible physical performances — Harrison Ford. Looking at box office and lasting cultural impact, Ford is the undisputed king among ’80s movie stars. He headlined five of the 10 highest-grossing films of the decade — The Empire Strikes Back (1980), Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), Return of the Jedi (1983), Indiana Jones and the
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By Damian Holbrook Cheers to Kelly Clarkson for giving us another reason to idolize her. After America’s Got Talent judge Simon Cowell broke his back in a bike mishap, the megaselling singer and talk show queen filled his seat on the NBC show. She handled the gig like the champ Cowell knew she would be when he helped crown her the first American Idol.
Jeers to Sarah Paulson Surplus The actress is a national treasure, but with the upcoming One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest prequel Ratched on Netflix, her movie Run due to hit Hulu and new seasons of FX’s American Horror Story and American Crime Story in the pipeline, we’re worried about burnout. Someone, please make sure she’s getting enough rest!
Ph.D. as capably as he did his whip, using brains along with brawn to escape jams. Sandwiched between Ford’s blockbusters in the ’80s were other roles that solidified him as a wide-ranging movie star. In 1982, he played Rick Deckard in the sci-fi future noir Blade Runner. Ford also established himself as a dramatic actor in the ’80s in more downto-earth films. He received a Best Actor Oscar nomination in the 1985 hit Witness, then starred in The Mosquito Coast (1986) and Frantic(1988). The actor also brought his charm to the acclaimed romantic comedy-drama hit Working Girl (1988).
Cheers to Garcelle Beauvais for getting real … again. The latest (and fabulous) addition to The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills just scored another sweet seat at the TV table with an invite to fill Tamera Mowry-Housley’s spot on the daytime talker, The Real. We can’t wait to see what Kyle and Dorit have to say about this! Jeers to Love Island for being awash in stupid. We thought the dumbest thing about Season 2 was that a show with “Island” in the title was actually set in a Vegas resort … until Cely questioned whether Virginia was a real state. And don’t even get us started on Hot Connor thinking women were turned off by his looks.
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GOP lawmakers slam Murphy’s cuts to horse racing industry
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emocratic Gov. Phil Murphy’s decision to cut $20 million in funding to New Jersey’s horse racing industry is being met with criticism from two local Republican lawmakers who say the governor is jeopardizing the industry. The funding was signed into law in 2019 as a way to help Monmouth Park (thoroughbred racing), the Meadowlands (thoroughbred racing and harness racing) and Freehold Raceway (harness racing) bolster purses and increase races, according to a press release from the New Jersey Assembly Republicans. Last year was the first year for the program, which was designed to run for five years, and proved to be successful while meeting or exceeding economic growth benchmarks in the 2019 law, according to the press release. “The state’s horse racing industry stands alone in providing economic, environmental and entertainment values like no other business in New Jersey,” Assemblyman Ron Dancer (R-Monmouth, Ocean, Middlesex, Burlington) was quoted as saying in the press release. “With an estimated 42,000 horses on more than 7,200 farms that consist of 176,000 acres of tax-paying open space and green pastureland, the horse racing and breeding industry provides more than 13,000 jobs with a majority of the jobs being held by thousands of blue-collar New Jersey workers. “With unemployment in the state at historic levels, it is necessary and essential to continue the investment in the economic powerhouse that we know the horse racing industry to be,” Dancer said. Asked for a comment by Newspaper Media Group about Murphy’s reported decision to cut funding from the horse racing industry, Dennis Drazin, the chairman and CEO of Darby Development LLC, the op-
DATEBOOK • The League of Women Voters will hold a webinar about voting in the time of COVID entitled “The Truth About Vote By Mail” at 7 p.m. Sept. 22. Guest speakers from the NYU Brennan Center and the Monmouth County Board of Elections will discuss the safety of voting by mail. Interested participants must register at lwvsmc. org by clicking on the big red “Forums and Webinars Register” button and choosing “Hot Topic: The Truth about Vote-byMail.” A chat function will enable everyone to ask questions. Items for the Datebook may be sent to news@njexaminer.com
erators of Monmouth Park, said the reported action “is not a final decision. The budget process is ongoing and we are hopeful the subsidy is restored.” A message left by Newspaper Media Group seeking comment from officials at Freehold Raceway was not returned. Newspaper Media Group reached out to a spokesman for the governor to obtain Murphy’s response to the Republicans’ press release regarding the funding reduction, but a statement from the governor was
not provided. Assemblyman Rob Clifton (R-Monmouth) was quoted in the press release saying, “Horse racing is an industry that employs thousands of people directly and indirectly, and these cuts will have farreaching negative effects in our communities. “If it were to happen, it would put more New Jerseyans out of work and on the long line waiting to get benefits that may never come from Gov. Murphy’s Labor Depart-
ment. It is an insult that borders on cruelty,” Clifton said. According to the press release from the Republicans, as Murphy signed the legislation into law a year ago, he noted the importance of the horse racing industry as “a key economic engine, supporting thousands of jobs and attracting tourists and fans from around the world.” Examiner Managing Editor Mark Rosman contributed to this article.
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The timeless tale of monarch butterfly migration Do you ever read through old newspapers and notice that sometimes the topic and perspective are still pretty current and fresh? So much has changed in the world in recent decades, but our fascination with nature is timeless. Please enjoy the following column written 34 years ago by Dave Moore, the former executive director of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation, with a few edits to reflect more recent research and understanding:
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ver notice those bright orange and black butteries that y purposefully through our yards and sometimes cluster overnight in trees? They are monarch butteries, and their ight is purposeful: They are migrating south for the winter. The monarch buttery migrates all the way to the mountains of central Mexico, often from as far as New Jersey, New England or nearby Canada. This is one of the most amazing migration stories in nature; one in which the route has been partially realized by naturalists for a long time, but fully understood only a decade ago with the discovery of the long-sought wintering place of the monarchs. Researchers are still adding to the story. For example, it was at ďŹ rst thought that the same butteries returned to New Jersey a year after their southward migration. It’s now realized that it’s the grandchildren –
or even the great-great-great-great grandThere are so many plants and animals children – who come back to the northeast. we know nothing about that are becoming Science is still a long way from learning extinct before we can really study them. how the butteries have managed to arrive Fewer than a tenth of the plants, insects at the same small area of Mexico over mil- and animals on earth have been identiďŹ ed. lions of years. But they have, and during The rate of extinction is speeding up due to their migrations they even congregate on people’s blind exploitation of the environcertain trees at speciďŹ c locations, year after ment. year. These way-points in themselves are We must do much more to protect repopular tourist attractions, as is the Mexi- serves where plants and animals can surcan destination. vive in the hope of someday revealing exOne buttery tree of which I am aware citing secrets for medicines and foods to stands in Island Beach help us survive. We must State Park near Barnegat also do a better job of regGUEST COLUMN Lighthouse, and is decoulating our own chemicals • rated by thousands of monso they don’t do us and archs each autumn. When other life forms in. MICHELE S. BYERS science ďŹ nally solves the Bugs and weeds don’t riddle of the monarch’s attract as much attention migration, I suppose a little more magic as whales and pandas, but they are equally will have gone out of our lives. important in the scheme of things. But the danger of lost magic is greater Monarch butteries feed only on milkfor another reason, and not just in terms of weed, for example. If we lose the milkmonarch migrations. Can you imagine a weed, we lose the buttery. And by the world without our common songbirds, or way, monarchs have the ability to turn minus many of the larger birds that annual- milkweed juice into a toxic substance that ly make long round trips south and north? has taught predators to avoid them. Other While we protect them up here, their butteries have learned to mimic monarchs habitats are being bulldozed and burned to get the same protection. away in South America as many countries With all this loss of life-forms, and with destroy forests to make way for new de- our growing interest in genetic engineering, velopment. genetic diversity becomes more important, The monarchs are lucky; Mexico has even as it’s being threatened. That means set aside their wintering place for tour- we must protect natural areas worldwide, ist and scientiďŹ c reasons. Not so with the protect native plants and animals, and learn birds. more about the effects of our pesticides and
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Since Dave’s nature column was written in September 1986, more research has been done on monarch butterfly migration, as well as on the harmful impacts of many chemical herbicides and pesticides, not just Agent Orange. The annual journey of monarch butterflies still amazes. In Cape May, the New Jersey Audubon Society now monitors monarch butterflies each fall as they congregate on the peninsula in preparation for their flight across the Delaware Bay. If you get a chance this fall, be sure to visit to see migrating birds and butterflies.
Michele S. Byers is the executive director of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation, Far Hills. She may be reached at info@njconservation.org
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film with all of the scope of the biggest Hollywood summer blockbuster premiering in your home? Yes, that would be the live-action film version of Mulan, which found a home on the Disney+ streaming service for viewers who are willing to pay a premium. This epic adventure is perfectly suited to the biggest screen you have, with the best sound available. Gone are the songs that you may remember from the animated tale of Mulan that graced the Disney library. Musical numbers are replaced with stunning vistas and amazingly choreographed action sequences in director Niki Caro’s vision. Mulan (Yifei Liu) is a young girl growing up in a male-dominated China. A talented fighter, she has developed her natural talents into something special that hasn’t previously been seen in the girls
under the emperor’s rule. When the call is made to the people to provide one man to fight from every household, Mulan’s father, being the only male member of the household, steps forward despite being older and weakened from earlier battles. It is then that Mulan decides to secretly disguise who she is and take her father’s place. She knows that this tactic could lead to dishonor for her father and family, but it is a risk she is willing to take to protect him. The battle is expanding and Mulan continues protecting her identity, but an evil witch knows who she is and will try to expose the warrior who is impressing all the men around her. Can Mulan help the cause while keeping her secret from being revealed? It didn’t take long for me to become absorbed in this film. A story that preaches family, empowers young girls and women, and charges forward with
action resulted in a different film than the animated Mulan I remember. There aren’t any major songs and light comedic moments are few and there simply to break up the film’s action — and yet that is OK, and probably even preferred here. Action sequences that are choreographed like an enchanting ballet, the ability of the actors to create characters that evoked feelings in me from hatred to love and everywhere in between, and the brilliant landscapes used to explode the pictures from the screen are all important in making this film a wonderful spectacle to enjoy.
With such great messaging running hand-in-hand with the beautiful delivery, Mulan is a film that offers reverence to the past, motivation for today and encouragement for the future. Paul’s Grade: A- / B+ Mulan Rated PG-13 Stars: Yifei Liu, Donnie Yen, Gong Li Director: Niki Caro Available through Disney + Premier Access
Why was ‘Penny Dreadful’ on Showtime canceled? Question: I am so sorry that Penny Dreadful: City of Angels was canceled. Are there not enough subscribers to Showtime? —Gloria Matt Roush: Showtime has yet to elaborate on this decision, but I doubt it has anything to do with the size of its subscriber base as much as the size of the audience that chose to tune in. You’d think during a time of quarantine that more subscribers would be inclined to watch new shows on premium services, so it’s possible this new version was just too different from the original Penny Dreadful. I often found the supernatural elements to be an uneasy fit with the social-realism crime stories. I would have liked to see this get another shot as well, but it’s also possible that economic factors during the pandemic played a part in this. At least the original Penny got to end on its own terms, even if it was a surprise to the viewer.
Question: Do you think there’s any way Netflix could reverse its cancellation of Greenhouse Academy, or maybe another network could pick it up? —Joe Matt Roush: Highly doubtful. It usually works the other way, for Netflix to come to the rescue of a prematurely canceled series. Netflix has a history of dropping shows after three or four seasons, and they’re less in the habit of reversing course. To submit questions to TV Critic Matt Roush, go to: tvinsider.com
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they should start with reviewing the name of Rutgers University, which is the largest institution of higher education in New Jersey. “With that being said, the changing of the title of freeholder does not bother me nearly as much as the legislative effort that was put in during a time of financial distress, (with ongoing) health and safety concerns, and state operations being in disarray.
“In closing, I can only speak on behalf of the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders and whatever name we are called, we will continue to be leaders in the state in what we call good government,” Arnone said. “The decision to change the word freeholder to county commissioner is long awaited,” said Sen. Vin Gopal (D-Monmouth). “In Monmouth County, where we have towns like Freehold Borough, Freehold Township and Upper Freehold, not only
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will changing this title avoid confusion and increase voter participation, it will tell women and our communities of color that New Jersey does not associate itself in any way with these archaic values of the past. This is a proud day in our history,” Gopal added. “The term freeholder is outdated and it’s offensive to women and minorities,” Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin (DMiddlesex) said. “The term dates back to a time before the Revolutionary War when only white male owners of debt-free land were allowed to hold public office. New Jersey is the only state in the country that still uses the term freeholder. It is long past time that we right this wrong and change the title to commissioner.” State Sen. Joe Pennacchio (R-Essex, Morris, Passaic) said, “As a former freeholder, I believe it is important that the
public knows the substance of what a freeholder does rather than what the term freeholder is. “Today’s action was nine years in the making from when I initially proposed the abolishment of the antiquated term. “The title ‘county commissioner’ will lend itself to transparency. This revamp will ensure more Garden State residents better understanding the function of this important position in county government,” Pennacchio said. The press release issued by the governor’s office quoted Jonathan Holloway, the new president of Rutgers University, saying, “This is not about the people who serve as freeholders, but rather the title. The title freeholder has a legacy that grows out of denying people access and the right to have a voice. Our present day should simply not look like that.”
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streets, the removal of hazardous trees and the planting of trees,” council President Rob Strovinsky said. “We will hopefully get started on the work within a month.” In August, council members authorized E&LP Associates to complete a Monmouth County municipal open space grant application. The application is due on Sept. 17, according to a resolution. Allentown officials are seeking funding for the Phase II development of Ashby Park. Allison Arnone, who chairs the Sgt. George Ashby Memorial Park Committee, has said the cost to develop the park could approach $1.2 million. Allentown officials purchased the 3-acre tract in 2016 for $250,000. The Monmouth County Open Space Program contributed $125,000 toward the purchase
and the Monmouth Conservation Foundation contributed $25,000. The borough later received a Monmouth County Municipal Open Space grant in the amount of $125,000 to assist in the development of Ashby Park. According to the website findagrave. com, George Ashby died at his home in Allentown on April 26, 1946, at age 102. At the time of his death, Ashby was the last remaining New Jersey Civil War veteran. Ashby is buried in the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) cemetery on Hamilton Street, which is adjacent to the land that will be developed as a park and bear his name. Municipal officials have said that in addition to Ashby, there are other African American soldiers from Allentown who served in the Civil War who are buried in the AME cemetery.
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• “Need a plant? Take a plant. Have a plant? ‘Leaf’ a plant!” That is the theme of a free plant swap sponsored by the Allentown Garden Club starting Sept. 21. Garden plants and house plants donated by local gardeners will be displayed in front of the Allentown Public Library on Main Street. All are welcome to take what they can use (whether or not they are donating something), or to leave extras for others. Label donated plants to help people decide. Items for the Datebook may be sent to news@njexaminer.com. Please submit items at least two weeks prior to a scheduled event.
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f it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck … guess what? It’s a duck. Why try to disguise it? When I see those television commercials for minivans that try and make it seem cool for the average soccer mom or dad to be driving a minivan, I just shake my head. In recent years the minvan has fallen out of favor. So, the marketers now want to try and make it something it’s not. Why try and pretend? It’s a minPeter Perrotta ivan, aka a duck. “Sell the sizzle”. That’s what an old car sales manager used to tell me. What that meant to me was: don’t sell something for what it’s not. Sell the sizzle of what it is. So after one recent week behind the wheel of the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Limited minivan, I must admit, there is a lot of sizzle to sell here folks. Before we get started, though, if you are looking for the wind-in-your-face driving experience of an athletic BMW or Mercedes, this is not where you look. Instead, what you get in the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica is a good, solid, all around, utilitarian vehicle that can be used for a multitude of transport and cargo tasks without breaking a sweat. Moreover, if you are approaching 65 years of age – like me – it’s a very comfortable vehicle to get into and out of without bending or twisting your back. Once you sit down inside it’s tremendously comfortable. If you are the designated driver to transport your sister-in-law, and mother-in-law and father-in-law to your son’s birthday dinner, it passes the test with flying colors. On the other hand, is this mini-van going to turn heads when you drive down the street? Absolutely not. Is it going to afford you that exhilarating driving experience of the BMW 5 series? No way. But, let’s face it folks, it’s not fair to criticize the minivan for what it isn’t. We must appraise it for what it is. The 2020 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Limited – the model I drove for one week – is the only minivan currently on the market that is offered as a hybrid version. To make it even better, this model from Chrysler is
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a plug-in hybrid that can be operated as an electric-only model, with a full range of 30 miles on the electric only ride. More impressively, when you use it as a combined electric/gas option (the vehicle switches itself back and forth on an asneeded basis) it gets a whopping 82 miles per gallon. When in use as a gas-only vehicle, it gets a still solid 30 miles per gallon. For me, it’s hard to believe that none of the other minivan manufacturers (especially Honda and Toyota) don’t offer a hybrid version of their minivans. I’m not sure why that is. It may be due to the fact that the minivan segment of the car selling market has shrunk drastically from what it once was about 20 years ago. My first job in the car selling business was at a popular Honda dealership in South Jersey back in 2003. At that time, we had a waiting list for people who wanted to buy the popular Honda Odyssey minivan of about six months. Moreover, we sold every one of those Odysseys at full sticker price, with no discount. Such is not the case these days, obviously as the once-popular minivan has fallen out of fashion favor for the much sexier and aggressive looking SUV and crossover models now available on the market. Nonetheless, the minivan has survived. And, this one from Chrysler has won many accolades from the automotive press for
being top-of-the-line in its class. In its review of the 2020 Pacifica, the editors at Car and Driver magazine simply stated that it is “the best minivan you can buy – and better than most SUVs too. “We like the minivan so much, in fact, that we have named it to our 10 best Trucks and SUVs list multiple times,” write the editors of Car and Driver. Personally, I’m not so sure that I am enamored as much as they are with the Pacifica. When I first took the wheel behind this Pacifica it instantly brought back memories to when my youngest son was 2 years old and my wife and I carted his whole world around with us in our Dodge Caravan minivan. At that time, my parents were still alive and living in Florida, so the minivan did the job it was designed to do on that several trips a year we made to St. Augustine. This time around, while it took me a day or two to get used to driving a minivan again, I must admit that by the end of the week I was quite impressed with the Pacifica. It’s luxurious, comfortable, practical and very useful. It’s just not all that exciting to drive. The Velvet Red Pearl colored Pacifica Hybrid I tested for the week carries a base price of $45,845. My tester was added the extra options of: $795 for the S appearance
package; $995 for the advanced safety technology group and $1,895 for the tripanel panoramic moon roof. When you add in the $1,495 for destination and delivery charges, the bottom line sticker price on this tester comes in at $51,025. The EPA estimates that the average annual fuel cost of operating this hybrid comes in at a miserly $1,050 per year. Most people spend more than that a year buying coffee at Wawa. This vehicle has not been rated by the government for the crash safety test yet. However, this Pacifica Hybrid does receive a very impressive 10 out of 10 rating for the government’s fuel economy and greenhouse gas rating – which most people hardly pay attention to. The interior of the Pacifica is well appointed. Chrysler’s Uconnect infotainment system works well, for the most part. I had some trouble with it getting to understand my voice commands, but that was the only glitch. Overall, this Pacific, especially the hybrid version, is well worth considering if you are in the market for such a vehicle. Peter Perrotta’s On The Road column appears regularly. Comments and suggestions are welcome. He may be contacted at peter@capitalmotorcars.com
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Officials taking next step in municipal EMS operation By MATTHEW SOCKOL Staff Writer
MILLSTONE – As part of a shared services agreement between Millstone Township and the Millstone Township Board of Fire Commissioners to implement a municipally funded emergency medical services (EMS) operation, the Township Committee will amend the fire district ordinance to create a new section for the service. On Sept. 2, committee members introduced an ordinance that will, if adopted, amend Millstone Township’s fire district ordinance to account for the EMS operation being provided by the fire district. The new EMS section of the ordinance establishes the purpose of the operation, transfers the operation’s authority to the
fire district and acknowledges the shared services agreement that established the municipally funded EMS. A public hearing on the ordinance is scheduled for the committee’s Sept. 16 meeting. Committee members may vote to adopt the ordinance following the public hearing. The Millstone Township Fire District operates the Millstone Township Fire Company. Fire commissioners elected by members of the public are in charge of the fire district. In June, municipal officials revealed their plan for an EMS operation funded by the municipality. They said $260,000 had been allocated for the service in the 2020 budget.
Municipal officials said they needed a plan to provide residents with timely and affordable emergency medical services. Millstone Township had an estimated population of 10,400 residents in 2019. “Once performed on a volunteer basis, EMS now needs to be funded by the municipality to ensure our citizens are receiving the care and attention they need, when they need it most,” Business Administrator Kevin Abernethy said in June. “An outsourced service was being used to perform this service in 2019. The service that performed the function in 2019 has increased prices to a point where the municipality cannot afford to continue with the contract and, more importantly, the service provided to citizens was lacking in timeli-
ness and quality of service. “We were paying about $9,000 a month and the provider collected the billable (services). The (provider) proposed to increase the fee to $44,000 a month and obviously, that is not a sustainable number,” Abernethy said at the time. The agreement between the township and the fire commissioners was authorized by the Township Committee in August. According to municipal officials, the advantages of the agreement with the fire commissioners will be direct management, the ability to better control and forecast costs, timeliness and consistency in service, stability, increased community involvement and controlling costs for taxpayers.
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he Monmouth County Board of Freeholders, in collaboration with the Division of Behavioral Health, has announced the launch of the StigmaFree Monmouth website. The Monmouth County Stigma-Free Action Committee’s initiative has been developed to help spread the message for those who suffer from behavioral health illnesses and substance use disorders, according to a press release from the county. “In 2019, New Jersey suffered from 3,021 overdose deaths, with 187 of those deaths occurring in Monmouth County,” said Freeholder Deputy Director Susan M. Kiley, liaison to the Division of Behavioral Health. “From Jan. 1 through July 31 of this year, New Jersey has had 1,834 overdose deaths and 111 of those were in Monmouth County. This movement has been gaining momentum and the launch of the stigma-
free website helps advocate awareness and education about this notable health concern,” Kiley said. The Monmouth County Stigma-Free Action Committee believes every individual deserves to be treated with respect and that everyone should be able to get help without fear, according to the press release. The stigma-free initiative aspires to reduce the stigmas associated with mental illnesses and substance use disorders. Monmouth County and other stigmafree zones are raising awareness of the diseases and disorders to help create support for individuals who need to pursue treatment, according to the press release. “We are proud to announce Monmouth County has taken action and has joined the stigma-free movement against mental illness and substance use disorders,” Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone said. “The Monmouth County Division of
Behavioral Health has launched the website Monmouth County Proud to Be Stigma-Free, which will assist residents in need of help and resources,” he said. “According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, one in five Americans will be affected by mental health conditions,” Kiley said. “A negative stigma toward those with this illness or substance use is toxic to the individual’s mental health.
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Painting/Wallpapering
Pop's Painting Free estimates NO JOB TOO SMALL. Call 732-742-5014
Plumbing BACSOKA
PLUMBING & HEATING Complete Kitchen & Bath Remodeling Water Heaters Sewer & Drain Cleaning. Reas. Rates. Free Est. Lic # 5628 WE DO IT ALL!
Call 732-727-0014
Contractors
Electrical
V & D ELECTRIC, LLC.
The Name You Know & Trust
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Masonry/Paving
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Owner Operated/Insured Homes from $150. + cleaner Decks, patios, concrete. Do you want white gutters? call/text 732-558-2830 wizzpressurewashing.com
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Full Renovations Home Improvements
Additions Add a Level Custom Basements Kitchens Baths
New Construction Addition’s Basement Remodels Service Upgrades Trouble Shooting & Repairs Outdoor Lighting We Call Ceiling Fans Recessed Lighting You Back!
Free Est. • Bonded & Ins. • Lic. # 15903
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Gutters
muzioconstruction.com muzioconst@optonline.net Lic#13VH00073300
Window Washing PROFESSIONAL WINDOW CLEANING Fully Ins. * Free Estimates Call 732-738-7770
Over 25 Years Experience • • • • • • • •
NM-00438960
Electrical
SPITALETTO ELECTRIC OWNER OPERATED
• 24 Hour Emergency Service • All Of Your Residential Electrical Needs • Same Day Service Free Estimates • Lic. #14030 Bonded/Insured
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CALL OUR CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT TO ADVERTISE HERE 732-358-5200 Handypersons
Home Improvements
KEY CONSTRUCTION HOME IMPROVEMENTS Interior HH Exterior We Accept Credit Cards
• Additio�s • Attics 10% • Baseme�ts OFF • Bathrooms Any JOB • Carpets Booked B� 9/30/20 • Carpe�tr� Mi�. $300 • Ceramic Tile • Cou�ter Tops • Decks • Doors • Dormers • Sheetrock • Floori�g (we are dustless)
HARDWOOD SPECIALIST • NEW JERSEY’S BEST
Fully Insured • Free Estimates • Owner Operated NJ Lic# 13VH06672000
NM-00439876
AJ’s Home Improvement, LLC 732-900-6087
Ann 27 th Cele iversary brati on
• Gutters • Hardwood Floors • Kitche�s • Lami�ate Floors • Moldi�gs • Odd Jobs • Pai�ti�g • Power Washi�g • Repairs • Roofi�g • Sidi�g • Wallpaper Removal • Wi�dows
www.ke�floorshic.com
732-952-5131
Home Improvements
Lawn Care
CERTIFIED
Commercial & Residential
Exterior All Types of RooďŹ ng Flat & Shingles Repair or New Deck Repair & Staining Chimney & Fencing Shed Repairs Powerwashing
Interior Carpentry Painting Repairs Basement WaterprooďŹ ng
TIMCO HOME
IMPROVEMENTS
Landscape d RRestoration t ti EExperts ALL WORK GUARANTEED Residential & Commercial
• Weekly Mowing • Fertilization Program • De-Thatching & Seeding • Re-Sodding lawn • Complete Landscape Restoration & Installation • Mulch, Stone, Topsoil Installed & Delivered • Trimming & Pruning • Gutter Cleaning Now Accepting Most Credit Cards Fully Insured
Specializing in • Custom Seemless Gutters Leaf Guards • Roofing Siding - Windows • Bathroom And Kitchen Remodeling Free Est. • Fully Ins. • 35 Years Experience NM-00439878
732-572-2678
Lawn Care
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Working For A Greener NJ Call for your FREE Estimate DAVID J. GUDZAK 732-257-5973 Lic. # 13VH08853200
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Free Estimates • Insured • Owner-Operated
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NM-00439885
(OfďŹ ce) NM-00438967
$100 OFF Any Service of
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Must present coupon at time of estimate. Exp. 9/30/20
Must present coupon at time of estimate. Exp. 9/30/20
$499 or more
ALL WORK GUARANTEED !!! (Cell)
Landscaping
UNITED
Residential/Commercial/Municipal
(Patios, Retaining Walls, Pavers, Sidewalks) Free Estimates Fully Insured Over 20 Years Experience 24 Hour Emergency Service Senior Citizen Discount
CALL NICK
NM-00440094
732-207-3933 732-617-TREE
COMPLETE LANDSCAPING DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION • Free Estimates • Fully Insured
A&S JR. LLC Lic# 13VH03221500
732-613-1115 973-818-0880
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Landscaping
All Phases of Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance
Over 2,500 SatisďŹ ed Customers
• Hardwood Floors • Kitchens • Laminate Floors • Moldings • Odd Jobs • Painting • Power Washing • Repairs • RooďŹ ng • Sheds • Siding • Wallpaper • Windows
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Landscaping
HOME IMPROVEMENTS • Additions • Attics • Basements • Bathrooms • Carpentry • Ceramic Tile • Counter Tops • Decks Over 30 years • Doors Experience • Dormers • Dry Wall • Flooring • Gutters
Lawn Care
Tree Service, Inc.
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Home Improvements
Landscaping
G.S. LAWN SVC & LANDSCAPING, LLC
Quality Service – Quick Response Free Estimates ~ 24 hr. emergency service
Veteran Discounts Available
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$999 or more
• Design & Landscaping • Upgrades & Renovations • Plant Warranty • Hardscape/Outdoor Kitchens • Interlocking Pavers WWW.PRIMECUTLANDSCAPING.COM CertiďŹ ed Paver Installer
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INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE
LANDSCAPING INC.
Paver Walkways Patio • Driveways Snow Plowing
COMPLETE LANDSCAPE DESIGN
www.budgetpropertymaintenance.com
732-549-6387
FULLY INSURED, FREE ESTIMATES
OWNER OPERATED
732-287-5205
Landscaping
** DISCOUNTED FIREWOOD ** 1 Cord $175.00 • 1/2 Cord $100 PROMPT/EMERGENCY
732-257-1170
• Walkways/Patios/Driveways • Topsoil • Seed • Sod • Retaining Walls • Pavers Clean & Seal • Spring/Fall Clean-Ups FULL COLOR • Debris Removal • Mulch COMPUTER IMAGING • Lawn Care • Fertilizer • Weed Control
NJ LIC# 13VH07629700
Lawn Care
www.dslandscapinginc.com
NM-00439888
Since 1988
CertiďŹ ed brick paver and retaining wall installer
Lawn Care
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NM-00439480
Landscaping
EXPERT
LAWN & LANDSCAPING, LLC
LANDSCAPING • TREE SERVICES STUMP REMOVAL • SPRINKLER REPAIR BULK MATERIAL DELIVERY FULLY INSURED
CLEAN-UPS
24 HR. ANSWERING SERVICE
FREE ESTIMATES
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Fall Aerating and Seeding • FFertilizing and weed control Disease Control •D Grassy Weed Control •G • LLawn Insect Control Complete Lawn Renovation •C Mosquito Control •M • PProperty Insect Control
Serving the area for over 31 years! Best from Europe!
MASON
Merchandise Wanted
WANTED: BROKEN OR UNWANTED GOLD - SILVER- PLATINUM
CASH IN GOLD & SLIVER COINS, JEWELRY, WATCHES & MORE
www.poloniaconstruction.com
Cartier * Rolex * Patek Philippe * Tissot
Masonry/Paving
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David J. McConnell 732-257-6254
Plumbing • Heating Home Improvements 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
No Job Too Small NJ Lic#8843
Painting/Wallpapering
#13VH04604300
Plumbing
3rd Generation
PAINTING
• All Phases Of Painting • Interior/Exterior • Moulding Installation •No Job Too Small
plumbing & heating “Honest, Neat and Professional Service�
When quality, Reliability & Experience Matter
www.mattcoplumbing.com
Owned & operated by Joshua Ludlow Free Estimates • References • Fully Insured
Metuchen, NJ 08840 | info@mattcoplumbing.com
(732) 534-0548
NM-00437424
732-861-9705
Interior & Exterior Residential & Commercial Powerwashing Drywall Repair Taping & Spackling Handyman Services Snowplowing Services
All Phases of Brick, Stone & Concrete Work Free Designing Available
WE BUY GOLD
Audemar, Piguet, Omega, Michael Kors + Many More. ALL TRANSACTIONS ARE CONFIDENTIAL CASH OR CHECK PAYMENTS FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE IF IT’S GOLD, PLATINUM OR SILVER WE’LL BUY IT!
732-983-1520
609-686-2053
Plumbing
ART MOHR PAINTING
POLISH
Pest # 60069B NM-00438101
Painting/Wallpapering
NM-00439898
Landscaping
NM-00439437
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Masonry/Paving
Painting/Wallpapering
Lic#13VH06178600
Family Pool Service
Custom Painting
Serving all of New Jersey since 1998
Satisfaction Guaranteed
Book Your FREE ESTIMATE Now For Fall And Refer To This Ad To Save 10%
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• Belgium Block • Pavers • Sealcoating
Specializing in all types of paving for Driveways & Parking Lots
www.trinitypavingnj.com CELL # 732-810-9511
Residential & Commercial
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DISCOUNTS 732-605-0362 AVAILABLE Over 30 yrs. • Free Est./Ins.
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ALL WORK DONE BY OWNER
732-418-0011 Pool Care
Glenn Kaune’s
NM-00438457
Lawn Care
Pool Openings & Closings
Liner Replacements •Pump & Motor Work
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All Pool Services Call 732-763-3262 NM-00437355
foster@familypoolservice.com
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