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he year 2020 was filled with uncer- include a hot breakfast on Saturdays pretainty and cancelled events near and pared by various churches. far, but the YMCA of Greater MonThere are regular cooking classes for mouth County is busy preparing for its boys and girls and the hours of operation annual community celebration of the life at the expanded facility have been extendand legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ed to help serve more people in need. The commemoration will be a live virtual Meals to home-bound clients are delivevent hosted on Zoom on Jan. 15. ered six days a week by volunteers, and For the second year in the Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas 32-year history of the event, the breakfast and Friday commuY will present its Martin Luther nity dinners are provided for King Jr. Human Dignity Award the community’s fellowship and to honor an individual who reenjoyment. flects King’s principles and ideDuring the coronavirus als in philosophy and action. pandemic, grab-and-go meal This year’s recipient is services and grocery distribuGwendolyn Love, the executions have grown exponentially. tive director of Lunch Break in Lunch Break did not miss a Red Bank, according to a press meal since the pandemic took release. hold in March 2020, according “Gwen is one of the most to the press release. caring and compassionate indiLove has made sure Lunch viduals and leaders in our comBreak continued its outreach Gwen Love munity and in the entire region. initiatives, such as the Food She has dedicated her career to for Thought Male Mentorship help others find dignity and a Program, Women’s Word Mensense of security in an insecure world. We toring Program, and a Life Skills employare honored and humbled by her work and ment coaching program to provide clients commitment,” said event chairman and with a pathway to self-sufficiency. YMCA board member Michael Wright. Under Love, Lunch Break has evolved Love has been at the helm of Lunch into one of the most vital social service Break since 2008. She came to the organi- agencies in Monmouth County and bezation after a career in community service yond, according to the press release. and volunteer work. Love has acknowledged the strong Under Love’s direction, Lunch Break foundation of partnerships and support serves 6,000 hot meals every month and fostered by former director Norma Todd. more than 850 families receive groceries She also credits the efforts of the thouthrough the Client Choice pantry. sands of volunteers and dedicated staff Several thousand people receive who work to ensure the efficient operation clothes and needed household items. of Lunch Break, which serves its clients Through Lunch Break and its partner “in an atmosphere of dignity and concern.” organizations, hundreds of children are “I am honored and humbled to be this given toys through the Holiday Toy Pro- year’s award recipient. It is Lunch Break’s gram, according to the press release. mission to uphold Dr. King’s message of Since Love took leadership, services non-violence and equality. We treat evat Lunch Break have been expanded to eryone who walks through our doors with
dignity, respect and compassion,” Love said. Last year’s MLK Human Dignity Award recipient Wayne Boatwright, vice president of Diversity and Inclusion at Hackensack Meridian Health, will present the 2021 award to Love. The MLK event will also highlight the two esteemed winners of the Dr. King student essay contest. Each high school student will share and read their winning essay during the program. Both students will receive a $1,500 scholarship sponsored by Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jersey Natural Gas
and PorterPlus Realty, as well as a full year membership to a YMCA of Greater Monmouth County branch of their choice. The keynote speaker for the event will be Kerwin Webb, Youth and Young Adult pastor at the Second Baptist Church, Asbury Park, and president of the Greater Red Bank Area NAACP. Webb believes firmly in education, mentoring, training, and community development, and in 2013 he founded the RMW Foundation Inc., a nonprofit organization with a mission to “feed, educate and
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Congregation B’nai Israel, Rumson, will host a screening of the BBC Imagine production, “Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy” on Zoom on Jan. 31 at 11 a.m. The film explores the unique role of Jewish composers and lyricists in the creation of the modern American musical. “Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy” showcases the work of some of the nation’s pre-eminent creators of musical theater, including Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin, Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II, Kurt Weill, Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim and others. This event is free and open to the public, but advanced registration is required to obtain the Zoom link. Register at the event page at cbirumson.org. For more information, call 732-842-1800, ext. 203.
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Eatontown council reorganizes, appoints municipal professionals By MATTHEW SOCKOL Staff Writer
EATONTOWN – Kevin Gonzalez has been appointed to continue serving as president of the Borough Council in Eatontown for 2021. The mayor and council members held their annual reorganization meeting Jan. 1. Democratic newcomer Danielle Jones and Republican incumbent Mark Reagan were sworn in to three-year council terms after winning the Nov. 3 election. On the six-member Borough Council, Republicans hold four seats and Democrats hold two seats. The mayor’s office is held by independent Anthony Talerico Jr.
After all the members of the governing body were seated, Gonzalez was appointed by Talerico to serve as council president for 2021. His term was confirmed by his fellow council members. Gonzalez is serving his third non-consecutive term on the Borough Council. He initially served from 2010-12 and returned to serve from 2013-16, before beginning his current term in 2020. Gonzalez also served as council president in 2020. In separate resolutions, the council members confirmed Talerico’s nomination of Andrew Bayer as borough attorney for 2021. Council members also confirmed the appointments of Meghan Bennett as bond
attorney; Gene Anthony and Albert Rescinio as special counsel; Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri as labor attorney; Gagliano & Company as appraiser for tax appeals; Settembrino Architects as architect; Robert Oliwa as auditor; Edward Herrman as borough engineer; Brown & Brown as health insurance broker; Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri as prosecutor; Albert J. Rescinio as public defender; and Kevin Buchanan as alternate public defender. The appointments of ARH Associates, Chapman Environmental and Maser Consulting as special projects engineer were also confirmed by the council. ARH Associates and Jennifer Beahm of Leon S. Avakian were appointed as borough planner.
Eatontown Medical Associates was appointed as borough physician, with Dynamic Testing Services appointed for alcohol/CDS (controlled dangerous substance) testing, and Dr. Michael Kahn appointed for employee assistance. Appointed to the Planning Board were Jones to a one-year term, Barry Roth to a one-year term and William Diedrichsen to a four-year term. Seth Mednick and Richard Liszanckie were appointed to four-year terms on the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Pamela Faccone was appointed to a two-year term as an alternate member on the Zoning Board.
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COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD Supporters of LADACIN Network have found a new way to Plunge into 2021 and enhance the lives of people with disabilities. The LADACIN Virtual Plunge will kick off on Jan. 16 and run through Jan. 30. The event will support LADACIN’s educational, therapeutic, social, residential and support services for more than 3,500 infants, children and adults with complex physical and developmental disabilities
or delays living in Monmouth and Ocean counties. There will be contests and challenges announced and prizes will be awarded. Pictures and videos of the unique and creative plunges can be sent to communityrelations@ladacin.org or #ladacinplunge2021 so they can be shared with all Plunge supporters. To sponsor the event, make a donation online or create an individual fundraising
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Brookdale Community College partners with University of Delaware
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rookdale Community College administrators have signed a new partnership agreement with the University of Delaware (UD). This new articulation agreement allows for Brookdale Human Services, Pre-Social Work Associate Degree graduates with a grade point average of 2.5 or higher to be automatically accepted into the baccalaureate program at UD, according to a press release. Brookdale graduates will be accepted as a junior at UD and can continue their education to obtain a Bachelor of Science Degree (BS) in Human Services Clinical Services Concentration or a BS in Human Services Administration and Family Policy Concentration.
“Students enrolled in Brookdale’s Human Services program are building a strong foundation through their Associate Degree with hands-on learning experiences and are able to transfer seamlessly into a competitive program at the University of Delaware. Brookdale Human Services faculty championed this agreement to support the success of our students” said Dr. Sarah McElroy, Executive Director of Career and Transfer Pathways. The Human Services program at Brookdale Community College saw a 12% increase in admissions this past fall and new opportunities have been created to achieve graduation goals in the current virtual environment, according to the press release. The program at Brookdale is unique be-
cause the college’s Human Services majors will leave with 285 hours of field work. The field work is performed with human services agencies such as hospitals, mental health centers, social service agencies, substance abuse counseling sites, and other facilities, according to the press release. “At the beginning of the fall semester, we went from being really disappointed to now being proud of the activities we have created,” said Sara Burrill, Assistant Professor-Psychology. Currently, Brookdale students are participating in simulated counseling sessions, are creating self-care plans, like what to do when compassion fatigue sets in, are observing online support meetings, and have been able to sit in on virtual
meetings with counselors and supervisors at various agencies. Students are virtually able to help agencies such as Monmouth Cares, Care Givers Volunteers, Compassion Care to the elderly, and Phone Buddies, all without risk and in the safety of their homes. Students are still able to get their certifications in first aid, which was a two-day event and now is virtual, according to the press release. The Brookdale Community College spring term starts Jan. 20 and the summer term begins May 17. For more information about Human Services programs and transfer opportunities, visit https://www. brookdalecc.edu/ Brookdale Community College is the county college of Monmouth County.
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er, Bryan Puzzo. Spinnaker is scheduled for April 28 and will be held at Branches Catering, West Long Branch. To learn more, call the chamber at 732741-0055 or visit www.emacc.org
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD The Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce (EMACC) has announced the honorees for the annual Spinnaker Awards. Now in its 29th year, the Spinnaker Awards honor businesses and individuals who give of themselves to make life better for everyone in eastern Monmouth County.
The 2021 Spinnaker Honorees are: Volunteer of the Year, Marie Noglows, of Gloria Woodward Realty, Rumson; Arts and Culture Award, Asbury Park Music Foundation; Public Service Award, New Jersey Assemblywoman Serena DiMaso of Holmdel; Community Service Award, Zager
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Jewish Federation honors temple president
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t its annual (virtual) meeting on Dec. 8, the Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey honored Monmouth Reform Temple, Tinton Falls, President Marjorie Wold, among several others, for extraordinarily leadership efforts in the Jewish community during 2020. Wold is a resident of Colts Neck, according to a press release from the federation, which brings together the Jewish community across Monmouth and greater Middlesex counties to address the issues facing Jews individually and as a people locally, in Israel, and around the globe. Federation board member Jeffrey Schwartz, addressed the virtual gathering stating, “One of the greater roles of the federation is bringing partners together to make our lives sustainable. These people stepped up to make a difference in Jewish life. All are extremely inspiring.” He said of Wold specifically, “A longtime federation leader, Margie brought synagogues together to share their strengths and solutions during the COVID pandemic.” In a video presentation, Wold said, “As COVID hit, everything shut down. Our clergy and I were worried on how to reach out to everyone with support and supplies.
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As time went on and we realized the virus was going nowhere, I reached out to the other synagogues with the federation’s help.” A monthly organized Zoom call was arranged and proved to be a lifeline to many
temples struggling in these circumstances, according to the press release. “This program helped build bridges when so often we feel like islands. We are a minority. I like to think that each time we can get together, everyone wins,” Wold said. By pooling their best practices, temples were able to assist one another, according to the press release. For example, Wold said that while the Monmouth Reform Temple had been livestreaming services on its website for years, other temples had not ventured far in the technology realm. Monmouth Reform Temple was able to assist with what would have ordinarily been a daunting undertaking. Other synagogues helped out with lower-tech issues, like how can synagogues hold High Holy Day services while prayer books remain locked up in closed temples? “One temple described how they did it and, with many volunteers, we copied their pick-up and drop-off prayer book service program. It worked beautifully and many were so happy to help in these difficult times. We were truly a lifeline to each other and the federation made this happen,” Wold said.
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Members of Voices Chorale NJ (VCNJ) have enjoyed learning through an Online Singer Education Program. VCNJ invites singers to hone singing skills and choral knowledge virtually on 10 Monday nights, from 7:30-9 p.m., starting Jan. 25. The series of classes by VCNJ’s Artistic Director Dr. David A. McConnell and guest educators will include vocal development, sight singing, study of choral literature and composers across the eras, and more. Participants can look forward to valuable and delightful training for skilled amateur choral singers. Additionally, VCNJ will host two special music events, including a sing-along “coffeeshop” with well-known Irish singer “Uncle” Gerry Dignan and an evening of Renaissance music with Riverview Early Music. All members of the singing community are welcome to participate. The cost for the ten-week educational program is $115. Attendance for performances will be $15 each, with a discount offered to VCNJ members. Interested singers should visit www. voiceschoralenj.org for additional information.
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Goodwill preparing to open in larger quarters in Hazlet HAZLET – Goodwill Industries of Southern New Jersey and Philadelphia will open its Hazlet store and donation center on Jan. 14 in Hazlet Plaza at 3035-B Route 35 North at the intersection of Poole Avenue. The site was formerly occupied by Toys-R-Us. With the opening of the store in Hazlet, Goodwill’s Aberdeen Township store and donation center a few miles down the road at 228 Route 35 will officially close effective Jan. 13 at 7 p.m., according to a press release. According to Goodwill President and CEO Mark B. Boyd, the sub-lease at the Aberdeen location was not renewed and additional space was needed to accommodate continued growth. Goodwill’s new Hazlet store and donation center features 19,500 square feet of
space and will be stocked with new and gently used clothing, accessories, household items, toys, furniture and more. The site has ample room in the rear where residents can donate gently used items they no longer need in return for a tax deduction, according to the press release. “Our inventory is at an all-time high right now,” said Boyd. “We have been blessed with a dramatic increase in donations since the pandemic began. People are de-cluttering at a rate we have never seen before. This, along with plenty of additional space, creates an incredibly vast inventory for our bargain savvy shoppers.” A nonprofit, community-based organization, Goodwill’s charitable mission is to provide job training and career services that help local residents who have disabilities and disadvantages get to work. The
collection and resale of donated goods in Goodwill’s retail stores fund these programs while contributing to the region’s recycling efforts, according to the press release. Donations, including clothing, household items, furniture, toys, books, computers, home medical equipment and much more, will be accepted at the rear of the store. Because Goodwill is a nonprofit organization, all donations are tax deductible by law and receipts are provided. Donors play a vital role in Goodwill’s ability to fulfill its charitable mission of
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COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD Michael Adelberg will present “Rebellion Before Revolution: Pre-War Tremors in Monmouth County” on Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. in a virtual presentation presented by the Monmouth County Historical Association and co-sponsored by the Monmouth County Library.
helping people get to work, according to the press release. Goodwill Industries of Southern New Jersey and Philadelphia is part of an international network of 158 independent, community-based Goodwills in the United States and Canada and 12 international affiliates abroad. Last year, 25 million people benefited from Goodwill’s career services, according to the press release. For more information about Goodwill Industries of Southern New Jersey and Philadelphia, call 856-439-0200 or visit www.goodwillnj.org
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Nature in New Jersey is quite busy during winter
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inter may seem quiet, almost like nature is taking a break. But is this true? Many animals are hibernating, lots of birds have fled to the south and plants are dormant. But you might be surprised at all of nature’s activity in winter in this state we’re in. Every day for the next six months, we will gain a couple of additional minutes of daylight. The increasing daylight signals to the natural world that although it’s cold – and will remain so for months – spring is already on its way. You may have noticed bald eagles carrying twigs and grass. Bald eagles are New Jersey’s early birds, responding quickly to changes in daylight by starting an early mating season. In the chill of winter, eagles are among the first birds – along with great horned owls – to build nests and lay eggs. Right now, eagles in New Jersey are gathering materials to build or repair nests, many of which are used by the same pair for years. A few females have even started laying eggs. The first bald eagle chicks of 2021 will begin hatching in late February and early March. How can bald eagles nest so early, when it seems like the cold would be lethal to the eggs and young? The answer is that males and females are active parents, working cooperatively to keep eggs and babies warm at all times. While one hunts, the other sits on the nest. The incubation and nesting period for bald eagles is long, so starting early may give them an advantage. By the time chicks are ready to fly and hunt in the spring, food sources like fish, small mammals and waterfowl will be more plentiful. Great horned owls also mate early for the same reasons. On winter nights when all is still and quiet, you can often hear great horned owls hooting mating calls to each other from the tops of tall trees.
Winter is also mating season for EastMost insects disappear in winter, but ern tiger salamanders, New Jersey’s earli- it’s possible on warm days to spot a beauest breeding reptile. tiful mourning cloak butterfly. In northern These prehistoric looking salamanders areas where it overwinters, including New can grow as long as 14 inches. They are Jersey, adult mourning cloaks may be seen not easy to spot, though, because they are basking in the sun during almost every nocturnal and spend most of their lives in month of winter on warm days. underground burrows. These moths have distinctive black On wet nights in winter, Eastern tiger wings with small blue dots and a bright salamanders crawl out of their burrows. golden-yellow edge. You may be able to atMales make their way to ponds and vernal tract them to your yard by putting out piecpools – sometimes across snow – where es of sweet, overripe fruit, like bananas. they gather in the water On warm nights, it’s not and wait for females. GUEST COLUMN unusual to see small grayFemale tiger salamanish moths flying around • ders choose which males under porch lights and in MICHELE S. BYERS get to breed. Once a fecar headlights. These are male has picked her mate, male winter moths. These she swims under him and non-native moths emerge bumps his neck. That’s a signal for him to from the ground to breed during mild winrelease sperm into the water. The female ter weather. Breeding in winter may give absorbs the sperm, later releasing five to these moths an advantage because there are eight gelatinous egg masses the size of golf fewer birds around to feast on their eggs, balls. which will hatch in the spring. Once the egg-laying is finished, all Winter is also a great time to observe parental duties are over. The larvae that species that migrate to New Jersey from hatch in early spring are completely on the north in search of more plentiful food. their own. Eggs laid in vernal pools – that For example, seals are regular winter is, ponds that dry up in summer – have the visitors to New Jersey’s shoreline, living best chance of success, since these bodies in colonies at Sandy Hook Bay and other of water do not have fish that would other- protected places. Birds that come from the wise eat the eggs and larvae. north to spend winters in New Jersey inWhat other interesting treats does na- clude snowy owls, gannets, loons, snow ture offer in winter? geese and many waterfowl species. If you are lucky, you might glimpse an However, these birds do not breed in all-white ermine hunting near a stream or New Jersey, so in the spring they will relake. Ermine is another name for short- turn to their nesting grounds in the northtailed weasel, a native semi-aquatic mam- ern United States and in Canada. mal in New Jersey. Even trees have interesting winter tales Ermine are famous for their snowy to tell. For instance, did you ever notice fur, but that’s just their winter coloring. In trees with old leaves still clinging to their the summer, their appearance changes to branches, fluttering in the breeze but not brown with white chests and bellies. Like falling off? These are probably beeches mink and other weasels, ermines are car- and oaks. Beech trees are especially lovely nivorous. in winter, with pale golden-brown leaves
that glow in the sunlight. Why are beech and oak leaves still hanging on when most trees have long since shed their leaves? Amazingly enough, this may be an adaptation by the trees to protect tender young buds from animals that would munch them. Dried leaves on branches might look unappealing enough to browsing herbivores that they might bypass beeches and oaks in favor of trees with more accessible buds. Is this due to deer? Probably not, since deer have a short reach and beech and oak leaves can be seen on branches 15 to 20 feet high. Dr. Emile DeVito, the New Jersey Conservation Foundation’s staff biologist and naturalist, points out that only a few thousand years ago, the beech forests of North America were inhabited by giant ground sloths, long since extinct. Giant ground sloths could reach as high as elephants and were able to nip buds from high branches. Since a few thousand years is the blink of an eye in evolution, trees would not have had much time to respond to the disappearance of giant ground sloths. Enjoy nature’s unique sights and sounds this winter. Spring may seem far away, but nature’s timeless cycles are reason for hope. For information about preserving New Jersey’s land and natural resources – including habitats for a diversity of wildlife – visit the New Jersey Conservation Foundation website at www.njconservation.org
toring for youths ages 6-18 throughout 10 counties in New Jersey. Volunteer Big Brothers and Sisters spend quality time with their Littles each month, enjoying free or low-cost activities during which the child may learn new skills, explore new interests, or expand their experience beyond
BBBSCNNJ created 100 new Big-Little matches in 2020. To learn more, visit mentornj.org and follow the agency on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Michele S. Byers is the executive director of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation, Far Hills. She may be reached via email at info@njconservation.org
NEWS BRIEFS January is National Mentoring Month and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Coastal and Northern New Jersey (BBBSCNNJ) is inviting community members to celebrate by becoming a volunteer Big Brother or Big Sister to a local child. BBBSCNNJ provides one-to-one men-
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KEEP GETTING CANCER SCREENINGS
STAYING HEALTHY IS PART OF STAYING SAFE. We’ve all spent the past few months taking extra precautions in order to stay safe. But right now, staying healthy is just as important. That’s why we’ve made it safer than ever to return for necessary cancer screenings like mammograms, prostate and lung cancer screenings, pap smears and colonoscopies—because detecting cancer early provides you with more treatment options and better outcomes. HackensackMeridianHealth.org/GetCancerCareNow
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High school ice hockey teams preparing for puck drop Staff Writer
The cold air brushing against his face as he watched his Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School ice hockey players skate on the ice for the first time on Jan. 4 felt amazing to the Bulldogs’ second-year
coach Eric Zullo. Months of waiting for a chance to get back on the ice at the Red Bank Armory Ice Complex with his players to build off a 163-3 campaign in 2020 had finally arrived. “Seeing the kids on the ice again is the most important thing,” Zullo said in an interview this week. “We want to build off
the season we just had and be in reach of a Shore Conference championship.” Jan. 4 – the first Monday of 2021 – marked the first day high school ice hockey teams in New Jersey were permitted on the ice to practice in preparation for a season which is scheduled to be played during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Jan. 4 was two months later than when ice hockey teams usually hold tryouts and begin preseason training before starting regular season play right after Thanksgiving. Now, teams will gear up to start regular season play in just over a week, while also having to adjust to protocols like not being able to use locker rooms and only being allowed to enter a rink at certain times before games and practices. “Adversity doesn’t get in the way of our preparation,” Zullo said of his team’s motto for the season. “From the top down, we are modeling a way of wearing masks when we are off the ice and making sure we are doing everything we can to stay healthy.” Dec. 14 marked the first day players could participate in outdoor practices or virtual workouts together. The Manalapan High School ice hockey team went right to work in the school’s parking that day to prepare for the 2021 season. Workouts consisted of speed, agility, and strength and conditioning training, plus walk-through sessions to review offensive and defensive systems for when the time comes to get on the ice.
“It was pretty much game on for us,” Manalapan Coach Matt Inzerillo said. “We had two to three practices a week and our guys were fully in. We had a great experience with it.” Inzerillo looks at the unique circumstances in 2021 as a “blessing in disguise.” Even though it has been challenging to get work done in outdoor practices, the gravity of the situation shows how much the players want to compete and it has helped bring them closer together with what the coach said are “great vibes” at practice. First-year coach Andrew Rosenbloom began outdoor practices for his Middletown South High School ice hockey team at the school’s turf field during the winter break and said his players were eager to start their workouts. The Eagles held virtual workouts to begin their preseason preparations and the players were given a workout program to complete on their own during the off-season. Even though Rosenbloom is a first-year head coach, his six years as a coach in the program brings stability to a Middletown South squad that went 14-8-4 a year ago. “It’s been a smoother transition than taking over a brand new team,” Rosenbloom said. “We have most of our team from last year returning. We are going to play each game like it’s the last one.” Middletown South and its township rival Middletown North High School will
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hen it comes to Nissan’s Altima – their best-selling sedan – my household is no stranger. When my wife first started to drive, we purchased a pre-owned Altima (1998) that served us well. That vehicle was passed down to my 22-year-old son when he first started to drive. It logged over 150,000 miles without asking for much. After laying the ’98 to rest, we purchased a 2011 pre-owned Altima, Peter Perrotta several years ago, which we still own and love. That car still runs strong. It only has about 88,000 miles on it and has never needed much maintenance. Needless to say, my family is a big fan of the Altima. Recently, I jumped behind the wheel of a brand new Altima to see what the latest version of this popular mid-sized sedan was offering these days. The vehicle I tested for one week is the 2021 Nissan Altima 2.5 Platinum AWD sedan. The Altima got a fresh new top-to-bottom and inside out redesign two years ago. That look still carries with the 2021 models. The top-of-the-line Platinum edition carries a base price of $34,100. My tester stickered at $36,745. Additional options added to my tester included: $205 for splash guards; $395 for premium paint (Pearl White); $300 for floor mats, trunk mat and a hideaway net; $400 for illuminated kick plates; $420 for rear spoiler and $925 for destination and delivery. When it comes to which model Altima to choose, there are several options. “Enhancements for the 2021 model year include revised grade level content, with the SR grade now slotted above the SV,” says a release from Nissan. “This brings the lineup order of S, SV, SR and Platinum in line with the other Nissan sedans. There is also the addition of a new SV premium package.” The Altima is offered with two different engine choices – a 2.0 liter, 4 cylinder variable compression turbo engine which generates about 248 horsepower and a standard
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average. The steering is smooth and easy. It handles and corners well and takes bumps without much jostling. The only thing I would add here is this: For me, the Altima doesn’t provide a tremendous “Wow!” factor – if that’s what you’re looking for. And, mind you, not everyone cares about a “Wow!” factor for their cars. Most people are content with a good, solid car that checks a lot of the aforementioned boxes. And, this car does do that. The folks over at Car and Driver gave the 2021 Altima high marks for having a “quiet and efficient standard powertrain, spacious and comfy cabin and available four-wheel drive.” Car and Driver knocked the Altima because they said its turbo engine was not compatible with its all-wheel drive system, had brittle ride quality and wasn’t as engaging as its top rivals (Honda and Mazda). I didn’t drive the turbo engine Altima so I can’t comment there. Car and Driver’s overall verdict hits at my “Wow!” factor comment. “The Altima has some unique options and sporty characteristics, but it doesn’t inspire like the
w b J e K segment’s best,” says the editor at Car andJ o Driver. Well, I’m not sure I totally agree withR H that comment. I don’t find the Honda Accord or theB Mazda 6 all that inspiring either. Like the Altima, both are very competent mid-sizedJ sedans with good track records for reliabil-i ity, but their “Wow!” factor is about theo same as the Altima, if you ask me. The Altima I drove for one week has an EPA gas mileage rating of 29 miles per gallon overall – 35 miles per gallon in highway driving and 29 mpg in city driving. The EPA estimates that the Altima will cost about $1,400 per year to run on fuel as it uses about 3.4 gallons of gas per every 100 miles driven. The Altima received impressive results in the government’s 5-star safety ratings crash test. It got 5 stars for its overall vehicle score.
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both be able to start practicing on the ice at the Middletown Sports Complex on Jan. 11. That is the same date all of the high schools associated with the Freehold Regional High School District can start having indoor practices because the district had fully remote instruction from Jan. 4-8. Those teams are the Manalapan High School and Freehold Township High School teams, and the Marlboro-Holmdel, Howell-Matawan and Freehold BoroughRaritan-Colts Neck co-op teams. Red Bank Regional High School, Saint John Vianney High School and Christian Brothers Academy will also field ice hock-
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games on or after Jan. 15 and the season will run through March 6, according to a schedule authorized by the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association. There will be no state tournament play in 2021. Shore Conference administrators have yet to decide if there will be any conference tournament play for ice hockey. At the end of the day, the coaches and players are hoping to have a full season
on the ice and to enjoy a season that is as “normal” as possible during the ongoing pandemic. “It would almost be like a ‘we did it mentality’ because the conference and the teams around the state did everything they could to have a season,” Inzerillo said. “It’s a different year. We want the seniors to have as normal a season as they can.”
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PROFESSIONAL WINDOW CLEANING Fully Ins. * Free Estimates Call 732-738-7770
Auto/Truck Wanted AAA WANTED Junk&Running CARS, TRUCKS, WHATEVER We Buy It All $CASH$ 7 Day Pick Up. 732-536-8030 $200 to $25,000 PAID
WANTED Is Your Car, Truck or RV For Sale? I am looking for transportation! 848-219-2227
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Full Renovations Home Improvements
Additions Add a Level Custom Basements Kitchens Baths muzioconstruction.com muzioconst@optonline.net Lic#13VH00073300
NM-00448867
Electrical
SPITALETTO ELECTRIC OWNER OPERATED
• 24 Hour Emergency Service • All Of Your Residential Electrical Needs • Same Day Service Free Estimates • Lic. #14030 Bonded/Insured
732-238-8519
www.spitalettoelectric.com email: info@spitalettoelectric.com We Accept All Major Credit Cards NM-00449967
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Over 25 Years Experience • • • • • • • •
New Construction Addition’s Basement Remodels Service Upgrades Trouble Shooting & Repairs Outdoor Lighting We Call Ceiling Fans Recessed Lighting You Back!
NM-00448345
Free Est. • Bonded & Ins. • Lic. # 15903
732-238-1049 VDElectric@msn.com
Gutters
JB GUTTERS S EAMLESS GUTTERS & LEADERS
INSTALLATION REPAIRS CLEANING
Gutter Covers Roofing & Chimney Repairs
HOME IMPROVEMENTS Interior HH Exterior We Accept Credit Cards
• Additio�s • Attics 10% • Baseme�ts OFF • Bathrooms Any JOB • Carpets Booked B� 1/31/21 • Carpe�tr� Mi�. $300 • Ceramic Tile • Cou�ter Tops • Decks • Doors • Dormers • Sheetrock • Floori�g (we are dustless)
Handypersons
NM-00448889
No job too small. All levels of home repairs & improvements. Carpentry • Painting • Tile/Molding • Powerwashing
Call Mike for an estimate.
Serving Monmouth, Old Bridge, Parlin & surrounding.
732-759-5897
E.Z.L. CONSTRUCTION
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• 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
HARDWOOD SPECIALIST • NEW JERSEY’S BEST
Fully Insured • Free Estimates • Owner Operated
Over 2,500 Satisfied Customers
• Hardwood Floors • Kitchens • Laminate Floors • Moldings • Odd Jobs • Painting • Power Washing • Repairs • Roofing • Sheds • Siding • Wallpaper • Windows
ALL WORK GUARANTEED !!! Free Estimates • Insured • Owner-Operated
732-952-5131
(Cell) NM-00450012
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73 2 -354- 6 4 6 4 FALC O D E S I G N HOME IMPROVEMENTS
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Kitchen Remodeling
• • •
Insurance Claims
Bathroom Remodeling
Home Improvements
FREE Estimates Call 732-306-7113
NM-00448525
Home Improvements
TIMCO HOME IMPROVEMENTS Specializing in • Custom Seemless Gutters Leaf Guards • Roofing Siding - Windows • Bathroom And Kitchen Remodeling Free Est. • Fully Ins. • 35 Years Experience NM-00449287
732-572-2678
Lawn Care
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Landscaping
AJ’s Home Improvement, LLC 732-900-6087
CERTIFIED
Commercial & Residential
Exterior All Types of Roofing Flat & Shingles Repair or New Deck Repair & Staining Chimney & Fencing Shed Repairs Powerwashing
Interior Carpentry Painting Repairs Basement Waterproofing
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Will Serve The Monmouth Areas For Tree Work & Landscaping Only
24 HOUR PROMPT/EMERGENCY SERVICE
No Job Too Small or Big!
$100 OFF
Quality Service – Quick Response Free Estimates ~ 24 hr. emergency service
Veteran Discounts Available
Powder Room Remodeling Specialists
Any Service of $1,000 or more
Must present coupon at time of estimate. Exp. 1/31/21
$200 OFF
Any Service of $1,500 or more
Must present coupon at time of estimate. Exp. 1/31/21
Storm damage/storm related issues excluded.
Basements Finishing
Storm damage/storm related issues excluded.
General Repair
** DISCOUNTED FIREWOOD ** 1 Cord $185.00 • 1/2 Cord $100
Free Estimates
73 2 -354- 6 4 6 4 NM-00448700
Roofing Repairs • Deck Repairs Cement Repairs Interior & Exterior Painting
A&S JR. LLC Lic# 13VH03221500
• Additions • Attics • Basements • Bathrooms • Carpentry • Ceramic Tile • Counter Tops • Decks Over 30 years • Doors Experience • Dormers • Dry Wall • Flooring • Gutters
(Office)
www.ke�floorshic.com
Any Type of Home Improvement No Job Too Small
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
NJ Lic# 13VH06672000
732-579-2490 Fully Insured
Home Improvements
KEY CONSTRUCTION
Call for free estimate
NM-00448401
Home Improvements
NM-00449291
V & D ELECTRIC, LLC.
NM-00450002
Electrical
732-257-1170
www.budgetpropertymaintenance.com
FULLY INSURED, FREE ESTIMATES
TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL 732-358-5200
OWNER OPERATED
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Lawn Care
(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
Lawn Care
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Landscaping
C.H.E.A.P. TREE SERVICE
• 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€?
732-548-1653
NM-00449299
Free Estimates • Fully Insured
Lawn Care
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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
Landscaping
Painting/Wallpapering
EXPERT
Residential/Commercial/Municipal
Tree Service, Inc.
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732-983-1520
FULLY INSURED
24 HR. ANSWERING SERVICE
Interior & Exterior Residential & Commercial Powerwashing Drywall Repair Taping & Spackling Handyman Services Snowplowing Services
732-713-1528 TOM 732-713-2008 BRIAN Masonry/Paving
Serving the area for over 31 years! Best from Europe!
MASON
3rd Generation
PAINTING
• All Phases Of Painting • Interior/Exterior • Moulding Installation •No Job Too Small
www.poloniaconstruction.com
732-525-8118
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When quality, Reliability & Experience Matter
(732) 534-0548
Owned & operated by Joshua Ludlow Free Estimates • References • Fully Insured
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NM-00445988
Masonry/Paving
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Free Estimates - Fully Insured
732-906-0385 Plumbing
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
#13VH04604300
Plumbing
Glenn Kaune’s Custom Painting Satisfaction Guaranteed
Quality Work • Affordable Wallpaper Removal • Sheetrock Repair Taping/Spackling • Interior/Exterior Reliable Prompt Service
CLEAN-UPS
NJ State Pesticide Lic.#97065A
Lic#13VH06178600
Painting/Wallpapering
CertiďŹ ed brick paver and retaining wall installer
FREE ESTIMATES
Free Estimates NJ State Fully Licensed & Insured
Painting/Wallpapering
All Phases of Brick, Stone & Concrete Work Free Designing Available
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LAWN & LANDSCAPING, LLC
LANDSCAPING • TREE SERVICES STUMP REMOVAL • SPRINKLER REPAIR BULK MATERIAL DELIVERY
POLISH
Painting/Wallpapering
DISCOUNTS 732-605-0362 AVAILABLE Over 30 yrs. • Free Est./Ins.
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ALL WORK DONE BY OWNER
plumbing & heating “Honest, Neat and Professional Service�
www.mattcoplumbing.com
732-418-0011 H
Metuchen, NJ 08840 | info@mattcoplumbing.com
TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL 732-358-5200
NM-00450062
Landscaping
NM-00448879
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NM-00448548
Lawn Care
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