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Fair Haven resident’s work to be shown at film festival By MATTHEW SOCKOL Staff Writer

Fair Haven resident’s documentary about his childhood friend’s recovery from brain trauma will premiere at the 19th Garden State Film Festival. “Against The Tide: A Surfer’s Journey,” directed by Chris Brenner, is scheduled to premiere during the Garden State Film Festival on March 27 at noon. The film will screen in the Johnny & June Room of the Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel, Asbury Park, and may be viewed in person or through a live online stream. Tickets for the event in its in-person and virtual format, which range from $20 to $55, may be purchased online at: https:// www.gsff.org/tickets/ Brenner, 55, has been a resident of Fair Haven for 28 years and previously resided in Rumson. “Against The Tide: A Surfer’s Journey” is based on the memoir “Determination: Surviving a Devastating Brain Trauma” by Keith Buff, a childhood friend who sustained a brain hemorrhage in 1999. According to Brenner, he has been working with video since the inception of digital video in the 1990s. “I really enjoy the visual storytelling aspect and finding the right combinations of images, sound and word to communicate a feeling to the viewer. “I’m inspired by deep story documentaries, in the genre of Ken Burns, and some

of my other films have tried to tell interesting historical stories about hyper-local subjects. “I’m especially interested in stories about things that once were very visible and known, but now are gone,” Brenner said. He said “Against The Tide: A Surfer’s Journey” is a slight departure for him. “(The film) has a nostalgia/historical start, but then it turns to an incredible real life journey of a man who had it all, but was struck down by a catastrophic medical event and lost everything,” Brenner said. “Over the last 20-plus years, he has clawed his way back to a full life in the present day. It’s inspiring to say the least.” The film is personal for Brenner because of his childhood friendship with Buff. Buff’s memoir states that after he sustained his brain trauma, he was unable to walk, talk or swallow. “The film starts by recalling our early years on the beach in Sea Bright and the passion for surfing a group of us latched on to. “So the film is part nostalgia for anyone who spent a childhood visiting the beach on the Jersey Shore and part inspiration of how life’s journey can be so innocent, but then one day it all changes. Keith shows us an amazing set of qualities on his road from survival to recovery,” Brenner said. (Continued on page 9)

Keith Buff, left, the subject of the film “Against The Tide: A Surfer’s Journey,” is pictured with the film’s director, Chris Brenner.

Red Bank council awards contract for ambulance services By MATTHEW SOCKOL Staff Writer

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Area residents will appear in work to be screened at Garden State Film Festival By MATTHEW SOCKOL Staff Writer

Middletown resident and a Holmdel resident are starring in a short film that will be screened during the 19th Garden State Film Festival. “Not Yours,” a comedy starring Ryan Moore of Holmdel and Justin Guerrieri of Middletown, is scheduled to be screened during the festival on March 27 at 7:30 p.m. The short film will be streamed live online at Asbury Lanes, Asbury Park. Tickets for the event, which range from $20 to $55, may be purchased online at https://www. gsff.org/tickets/ Guerrieri is a graduate of Middletown North High School and Moore is a graduate of Holmdel High School. Moore described filmmaking as something that motivated him in high school. He cited filmmakers Mel Brooks, the Zucker brothers and the Coen brothers as influences, along with films distributed by A24. “I would write bad screenplays and make bad films, but I got better over time,” he said. Guerrieri and Moore met while they were studying filmmaking at Montclair State University in northern New Jersey. The eventually met Bloomsbury resident and fellow filmmaking student Nicholas DeMicco, who wrote and directed “Not Yours.” “As producers, working with (Guerrieri and Moore) was great,” DeMicco said. “The film was relatively simple to put together … As actors, it was a lot of fun. They are both great at trying different

things and bringing new ideas to the table.” According to DeMicco, “Not Yours” is an absurdist comedy in which Moore’s character finds leftovers in a refrigerator to satiate his hunger, but his food selection proves to be a larger challenge to open than he anticipated. “It was a simple fun script that I wrote as part of our film collective group,” DeMicco said. “Ryan and Justin were part of that group and we quickly decided to produce it. We worked with a team of filmmakers that we have worked with several times, so it was a smooth process working on set.” “I have worked with Nick a lot in the past as a writer or a producer, but in this project I was mostly just acting,” Moore said. “It was a blast; a fond memory right before this coronavirus business kicked off.” For Moore, the film’s screening at the 2021 Garden State Film Festival holds special significance because he has attended the festival at various times during the past 11 years. “I have been attending the Garden State Film Festival on-and-off since I was 18, so I am very excited to have a film in the festival,” he said. Following the completion of “Not Yours,” DeMicco said, he, Moore and Guerrieri began production on a feature comedy titled “Marijuana Minutes.” The film is written and directed by Moore, with all three producing the work. “Marijuana Minutes” was filmed by Moore during the summer of 2020. The film is in post-production and is scheduled to be screened at film festivals in the fall of 2021 or in early 2022.

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NEWS BRIEFS Several New Jersey businesses offered assistance of the people of Texas following a series of winter storms by sending a truck with 15,000 bottles of water they donated. JAR of Hope foundation, located in West Long Branch; jointly owned The Moving Guys and The Junk Guys of Marlboro; and Eat Clean Bro in Freehold put together a cooperative effort to help, according to a press release. “Like everyone else, we sat in front of the TV and watched the horrible scenes from Texas,” said Jim Raffone, dounder/CEO of JAR of Hope, which raises funds to research a cure for a fatal childhood disease called Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. “JAR of Hope was born out of a need to help families whose children were dying and who had nowhere else to go for help. People in Texas needed help, so how could we not try and help them?” he said. The 15,000 bottles of water were driven to Longview, Texas, by Rick DeMarco and Joe Russo, co-owners of The Moving Guys and The Junk Guys. The water was delivered to the Longview Dream Center, a food-bank/clothing operation that assists local residents in times of need, according to the press release. State Theatre New Jersey presents “Movie Online Trivia Night” on April 7 at 7 p.m., hosted by film critic Stephen Whitty. Proceeds raised support State Theatre’s Community Engagement programs. A minimum donation of $5 allows patrons to participate in the trivia challenge. To sign up for Trivia Night, go to STNJ.org/Trivia

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Author inspires thought through study of animal culture

ith spring having arrived on March 20, we will get to enjoy seeing a multitude of animals as they migrate back to New Jersey, come out of hibernation, mate and have babies, and raise their families. Animal behaviors are fascinating: How do they know how to do everything from hunting for food to avoiding danger to taking care of their young? Are their behaviors instinctive or are they learned? Do animals have their own social lives and culture? These questions are explored in Carl Safina’s recent book, “Becoming Wild: How Animal Cultures Raise Families, Create Beauty and Achieve Peace.” Safina, a Brooklyn-born ecologist, Rutgers University graduate, and author of many books about nature, makes the case that animals are more than what is written in their genes. He describes some animal species with very strong cultures – much like human cultures – with members learning from experience and communicating that knowledge to others. “The natural does not always come naturally. Many animals must learn from their elders how to be what they were born to be. “They must learn the local quirks, how to make a living, and how to communicate effectively in a particular place among their particular group,” he writes. While Darwin’s famous theory about the survival of the fittest explains how animal species have been successful, current research into animal culture offers a different perspective. Safina notes that genetics evolve over eons to improve survival, but having a culture of learning and sharing information helps animals adapt to rapid changes around them. “An individual receives genes only from their parents, but can receive culture from anyone and everyone in their group,”

he writes in “Becoming Wild.” their babies. Distress calls bring instant This allows pools of knowledge – skills, help. preferences, songs, tool use and dialects – The next section takes Safina to Peru to get relayed like a torch from generation to observe research on scarlet macaws. to generation. These large, spectacularly colored birds in “And because culture improves sur- the parrot family have a remarkable abilvival, culture can lead where genes must ity to steal food from plates, and they have follow and adapt,” he writes. learned that tourists are easier marks than In “Becoming Wild,” Safina travels natives. the world to visit scientists studying aniMacaws also have the intelligence to mals in the field. find food that has been hidden from them, He focuses on three species: sperm like the Christmas panettone the researchwhales in the Caribbean Sea, chimpanzees ers once tried to stash under a bed. in Africa and macaws in the Amazon of “Parrots are capable of recalling past Peru. events, thinking ahead, taking the visual What those three speperspective of others, and cies have in common is sometimes creating novel GUEST COLUMN tools to solve problems,” a strong reliance on their cultures to improve their he writes. • odds of survival. They are also social MICHELE S. BYERS In the section about and seem to have a sense sperm whales – the Bibliof humor; Safina says they cal Leviathans, the largest of the toothed hang out together and do goofy things like whales – he travels to the coast of Domi- hanging upside down in tree branches. nica in the Caribbean to visit researcher Safina admires the cultures of other Shane Gero. birds as well, especially skilled toolmakAboard Gero’s research vessel, Safina ers. learns how sperm whales use loud sonar “New Caledonia crows make hooked clicks – known as codas – to communicate tools, something even chimpanzees don’t with members of their own families and do,” he writes. “And they make barbed other families. tools from strips of particular palm leaves, Though whales may be swimming or with a thicker end to hold and a narrow tip resting far apart by human standards, their that is effective for getting insects out of ability to “talk” to one another allows them crevices.” to share where food is located, warn of Juvenile crows learn from their elders danger and even announce the birth of a and each crow culture fashions its tools a new baby. bit differently. Sperm whales live in family groups In the third section, “Achieving made up of females of various ages and the Peace,” Safina visits researcher Cat Hoyoung. baiter in Uganda, where for years she has “For sperm whales, it takes a village to studied the never-ending power struggle of raise a child,” he writes. males vying for dominance. Baby sperm whales do not accompany Alpha males in the chimpanzee hierartheir mothers on long dives into the ocean chy each bring their own leadership style. depths to hunt for food, so mother whales Some are warlike while others try to prerely on other female adults to watch over serve group harmony. Or, as Safina puts it,

“some chimpanzees become troublemakers; some are born peacemakers.” He tells the story of Nick, an aggressive alpha male, who riled up other chimps to attack a new mother and kill her baby. Other females screamed in alarm, but held back because they feared Nick. A researcher told Safina that Nick was beaten up as a youngster; in turn, he became a bully. “Even in chimpanzees, apparently, abuse can perpetuate abuse and lead to a kind of toxic masculinity,” he writes. But no one likes a bully – especially females, who prefer protective leaders. Nick not only lost his position as alpha male, he plummeted down the chimpanzee hierarchy and died soon after. In a similar vein, Safina describes a combative troop of baboons that lost its most aggressive males to disease. A decade later, the troop had turned peaceful, as its males had all grown up without aggressive role models. The book not only highlights animal cultures, it forces us to rethink what it means to be human. If we think we are unique among species for having a culture – communicating through language, using tools, appreciating beauty, having a sense of fun, or even learning to be bad – it is time to reconsider. “Becoming Wild” inspires more careful observance of nature. We may not be able to observe macaws, chimps and sperm whales, but we can watch the animals around us with fresh eyes and an enhanced sensitivity to the complexity of animal behaviors in this state we’re in. To find out more about Safina and his books and other writings, go to www.carlsafina.org

and include dance, theater and music. The event was created by Gabriel Chajnik, director and choreographer of the Axelrod Contemporary Ballet Theater (AXCBT), and showcases the Axelrod Performing Arts Academy, both part of the Axelrod Performing Arts Center.

hart film starring Mickey Rooney, James Cagney and Olivia de Haviland. For a schedule and tickets/passes for “The Bard at Bell Works,” visit www. AxelrodArtsCenter.com. Tickets are offered for individual shows, multiple shows and as a complete festival package.

Michele S. Byers is the executive director of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation.

IN THE ARTS To celebrate William Shakespeare’s 457th birthday in April, Bell Works of Holmdel will host an outdoor arts festival, “The Bard at Bell Works.” A part of the New Jersey Theater Alliance’s STAGES Festival, “The Bard at Bell Works” will run for three weekends

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LETTERS Chelsea Senior Living ‘cautiously optimistic’ about future

hat a difference a year makes. It was March 12, 2020, when COVID-19 arrived and our assisted living communities locked down. Visitation was stopped, residents had to be isolated in their apartments, marketing was suspended. Supporting the communities through the COVID-19 pandemic became a 24/7 focus. The pandemic has impacted all of us – residents, staff, families and our health care partners. And although we deeply feel the pain of every loss in our communities, there is a sense of pride in knowing Chelsea did push forward through a most difficult time with a deliberate, professional and compassionate focus to minimize the spread of this infection and use emerging technologies and treatments to provide state-of-the-art care. Early on, Chelsea clinical leadership informed our mitigation strategies, while operations leadership ensured every community had the equipment needed to safely care for residents. Finding personal protective equipment became a full-time task in itself, a task for

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which we received zero assistance from the government until much later. Furthermore, the actions, or inactions, of a small number of substandard longterm care facilities cast a shadow over everything we did in the eyes of the government, the media and some members of the public. Today, with a strong infection control program and our embedded mitigation strategies, we are proud to report that as of the end of last week, we had only one COVID positive case among residents. The majority of our 22 buildings have been COVID-free for months. Any residents who test positive may now receive monoclonal antibody treatments right in our buildings, thus eliminating major symptoms and illness. We are vaccinating our residents on an ongoing basis. Our families have shown infinite patience with our safety measures. Our staff is now accustomed to our protocols, which have become almost second nature. We are cautiously optimistic the worst may be over. We are still bound by the

regulations of the New Jersey and New York departments of health, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has already issued new guidelines that allow people who are fully vaccinated to have family gatherings without masks. We foresee a day, hopefully soon, when we can do the same in our communities. We urge the state health departments to consider relaxing some of the protocols for those who are vaccinated. Chelsea Senior Living continues to offer safe, homelike living environments for older Americans. In-person family visits are allowed in our buildings that are disease-free. Our buildings are open for visits by prospective residents and new residents have been moving in without incident since the late summer of 2020. The pandemic is not over yet, but we have the tools and the confidence to stay out of its way. Tom Kranz Director of Communications Chelsea Senior Living Fanwood

Legislation (A-4454) that will require New Jersey school districts to incorporate instruction about diversity and inclusion into an appropriate place in the curriculum of students in kindergarten through 12th grade has been signed into law by Gov. Phil Murphy. According to a press release from the New Jersey Assembly Democrats, the lessons will highlight and promote diversity, including economic diversity, equity, inclusion, tolerance and belonging in connection with gender and sexual orientation, race and ethnicity, disabilities and religious tolerance. The lessons will encourage safe, welcoming and inclusive environments for all students regardless of race or ethnicity, sexual and gender identities, mental and physical disabilities, or religious beliefs, according to the press release. The Commissioner of Education will provide school districts with sample learning activities and resources designed to promote diversity and inclusion. Students will begin learning this curriculum in the 2021-22 school year. The measure was previously approved by the Assembly, 46-29, and by the Senate, 26-13, according to the press release.

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Judge returns to bench after son’s murder

.S. District Judge Esther Salas is honoring the memory of her son by returning to the bench. Her son, Daniel Anderl, 20, was killed at his family’s North Brunswick, Middlesex County, home on July 19. Salas’ husband, Mark Anderl, who is a criminal defense attorney, was seriously injured in the attack carried out by Roy Den Hollander, who targeted the family because of his disdain for Salas and her role as a federal judge, according to reports. Salas sits on the bench in the District of New Jersey, Newark. Her first day back to work was March 1. “I know Daniel would want me to represent all the women and Latinas everywhere and come back and show I am not deterred and I will not be frightened or afraid to do what I love to do, which is to be a U.S. district judge,” Salas told “Good Morning America” on ABC-TV. An investigation has shown Hollander was targeting a dozen other female judges. Gov. Phil Murphy recently signed legislation known as Daniel’s Law into law. The law protects the home addresses and telephone numbers of judges, prosecutors and law enforcement officers from public disclosure.

“My husband, Mark, and I would like to thank Gov. Murphy and all the men and women of the New Jersey State Legislature for enacting this trailblazing legislation,” Salas said in a previous statement. “We hope this law can be a steppingstone to improving the security of my sisters and brothers who serve as federal judges throughout the country. Nobody should be forced to endure the kind of pain my family has experienced ever again. “Together we can work to ensure that all members of the judiciary can perform their duties without fear of retribution or harm. Daniel used to say, ‘Mom, I love talking with you.’ I know Daniel is listening now and he is smiling down on us because he knows ... we are doing our part to ensure his death will not be in vain,” Salas said. Daniel’s Law amends the state’s Open Public Records Act to exclude from the definition of a public record the portion of any document which discloses the home address of any active or retired judge, prosecutor or law enforcement officer. Further, the law prohibits government agencies, individuals and businesses from knowingly publishing on the internet, or otherwise making available, the home address or unpublished home telephone num-

ber of any active or retired judge or any active or retired prosecutor, according to the statement. Daniel’s Law also enables any active or retired judge, prosecutor or law enforcement officer whose home address or unpublished telephone number is disclosed on the internet or otherwise made available to the public, or whose immediate family member’s name, home address, or unpublished phone number is disclosed on the internet or otherwise made available to the public, to request that the information be removed. The government agency, individual or business is required to remove the information within 72 hours of receiving such a request in writing, according to the governor’s office. “When we think about what this could have become and what thankfully did not come to fruition because of my son’s bravery, because of my husband’s bravery, a lot of the people I think were spared. But I want to ensure that we spare all the men and women who serve on the bench because all we are doing is our job,” Salas told ABC.

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Production on the documentary occurred during the coronavirus pandemic, which Brenner acknowledged caused his plans to be altered. “We had to limit the visits for interviews due to travel restrictions and on-camera interviews had to be outdoors, which always presents light and audio obstacles. “All the rest of the production involved a lot of video conferences and countless hours with Keith to get the story right. “He was fantastic to work with, so open and genuine about sharing some very difficult and personal topics. It was a real pleasure reconnecting in this way,” he said. Regarding the Garden State Film Festival, he said, “It is truly an honor to be included in such a prestigious group of films. “I have had the pleasure of being involved with the festival a few times with previous films and everyone is so welcoming and so supportive. It’s truly a highlight of the year. “The other films are so amazing. I encourage everyone to get a pass and to see as many films as you can. You will be blown away at how good they all are,” Brenner said.

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Visiting Nurse Association Health Group (VNA) and VNA of Central Jersey Community Health Centers (CHC) recently received a $5,000 grant from OceanFirst Foundation which was matched by OceanFirst Bank for a total of $10,000 in support of VNA and CHC’s efforts to administer the COVID-19 vaccine. The grant is part of OceanFirst Bank and other New Jersey headquartered banks and foundations’ $275,000 pledge to hospitals in support of vaccination efforts, according to a press release. “Distribution of the vaccine is only the next step in the unprecedented challenges the pandemic has presented,” said Christopher D. Maher, chairman of OceanFirst Bank and OceanFirst Foundation. “We support our health care workers, hospitals and organizations as they collaborate in the effort to ensure as many eligible individuals as possible receive the vaccine.” The OceanFirst grant will support the financial impact mobilizing vaccination has on the VNA and CHC. Insurance only reimburses a portion of providing the vaccine, leading the organizations to rely on philanthropic support to bridge the gap.

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here was a time when if you mentioned to someone that they should consider purchasing a vehicle made by South Korean auto maker Kia, you might get a sour reaction. Maybe a twisted face look. Or, just a quick, “No, I’m looking to get a Honda or Toyota.” Needless to say, those days are long gone, folks. In fact, in many ways and in several head-to-head comparisons of product line, I would venture to say that Peter Perrotta South Korean car makers Kia and Hyundai have not only caught up to their more mature Asian competitors Honda, Toyota and Nissan, but have surpassed them in some areas. Kia, for one, is on a tremendously hot roll right now with redesigning some of the key cars and SUVs in its lineup and coming up with big popular winners. In 2020, Kia introduced the Kia Telluride, a mid-sized crossover SUV, into its lineup to great fanfare. It was immediately popular. Most dealers sold out of the Telluride quickly and were charging premium prices over sticker and getting it. This year, Kia also completely redesigned the Optima sedan, a vehicle it has had in its lineup since 2011, rebadging it the K-5 and making it a much sportier and elegant looking choice. But, the folks at Kia are not about to rest on their laurels at this point. Why stop when you are on a roll, right? Enter the 2021 Kia Sorento, another mid-sized SUV or crossover in their lineup. For 2021 Kia scrapped the softer curvier look of the former generation Sorento and came up with an all-new design from the ground up – inside and out. I recently settled behind wheel of the all-new Sorento for one week putting the 2021 Kia Sorento X-Line AWD model through its paces. There’s a lot to like in this new Sorento. While not perfect, this generation Sorento, which is assembled in West Point, Georgia, has much more eye appeal pop. It is bolder, sportier and more rugged looking then its predecessor on the outside. It features a new tiger nosed front grille, a bolder looking wrap around front hood, slicker looking LED lights, a more muscular and athletic looking side shape and new

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alloy wheel choices. On the inside, it lends itself to a more ruggedly elegant look to go along with the sportier, bolder exterior. The X-line that I tested is a whole new trim level for the Sorento. It features more off-road capabilities, a 1-inch higher ground clearance, improved approach and departure angles, more advanced AWD with a snow and sport mode. Under the hood, it now offers a 2.5 liter 4 cylinder engine (191 horsepower), a 2.5 liter 4 cylinder, turbo engine (281 horsepower) and a state-of-the-art 1.6 liter 4 cylinder turbo hybrid with a 22 kilowatt electric motor to boost it (227 horsepower). My test vehicle was equipped with the 2.5 liter 4 cylinder turbo engine. It was paired with an 8 speed wet dual clutch automatic transmission. Overall, there is a lot to like in this newly redesigned Kia Sorento. It looks good. It is plenty roomy inside. The new platform and engine and transmission give it a smooth and aggressive ride. It is plenty powerful and handles and steers very smoothly. It takes bumps and off-roading well, too. My main criticism of this new Kia is with its infotainment system – the center screen that is now the central communica-

tion system and systems operation for all cars these days. It’s come to the point where these new infotainment systems – as they are called – are much like your smart phone or laptop in that if they don’t interface with want you are asking them to do easily, life can be quite frustrating. My tester featured the upgraded 12.3 inch digital instrument cluster, a Bose premium sound system, surround view monitor and a blind spot monitor. While most manufacturers have upgraded the telematics systems in their vehicles to the point where they interface with the user smoothly and effortlessly, Kia seems to need to improve this part of their upgrades. The Kia infotainment system works, but I found it to be cumbersome and confusing to operate. You can’t easily navigate through what you need to do to sync your phone or music. The graphics provided on the screen for its functions are confusing and outdated and when you enter in an address for it to find for navigation it takes forever to search and find the address you input. The voice recognition system works well. Overall, I would say the redo is a suc-

cess and this vehicle is well worth considering if you are in the market for a midsized crossover. But, if Kia wants to hit a grand slam instead of just a solo home run,A it would do well to give its infotainment1 system an upgrade. 6 The test car I drove for a week carries9 a bottom line sticker price of $44,285.M The off-road friendly X-Line model isf top of the line and carries an base price of1d $42,590, which includes the X-line pack-1 age as standard equipment. u The only other added options on my1 tester included: $200 for the X-line rustt interior package; $210 for carpeted floor1 mats; $115 for carpeted cargo mats witht1 seat back protection and an destination ande delivery charge of $1,170. 1 The EPA gas mileage ratings for thes Sorento are 24 miles per gallon overall –1 28 mpg for highway driving and 21 mpg inm city driving. Its estimated annual fuel cost2 s is $1,700. 2 The new Sorento has not received a2 crash test rating from the government’sh 5-star safety test yet. 2

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(Patios, Retaining Walls, Pavers, Sidewalks) Free Estimates Fully Insured Over 20 Years Experience 24 Hour Emergency Service Senior Citizen Discount

732-207-3933 732-617-TREE

(732) 534-0548

Owned & operated by Joshua Ludlow Free Estimates • References • Fully Insured

Painting/Wallpapering

Glenn Kaune’s Custom Painting Satisfaction Guaranteed

Quality Work • Affordable Wallpaper Removal • Sheetrock Repair Taping/Spackling • Interior/Exterior Reliable Prompt Service

732-525-8118

Masonry/Paving

Lic#13VH06178600

NM-00452771

www.poloniaconstruction.com

TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL 732-358-5200 Landscaping

When quality, Reliability & Experience Matter

All Phases of Brick, Stone & Concrete Work Free Designing Available

CALL NICK

PAINTING

• All Phases Of Painting • Interior/Exterior • Moulding Installation •No Job Too Small

MASON

Lawn Care

3rd Generation

POLISH

Tree Service, Inc.

NM-00455123

Painting/Wallpapering

DISCOUNTS 732-605-0362 AVAILABLE Over 30 yrs. • Free Est./Ins.

ALL WORK DONE BY OWNER

Painting/Wallpapering

EXPERT

s Year

FULLY INSURED

24 HR. ANSWERING SERVICE

732-906-0385 Masonry/Paving

• Fertilizing and weed control • Disease Control • Grassy Weed Control • Lawn Insect Control • Complete Lawn Renovation • Mosquito Control • Property Insect Control

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

plumbing & heating “Honest, Neat and Professional Service”

www.mattcoplumbing.com

732-418-0011 Metuchen, NJ 08840 | info@mattcoplumbing.com

Power Washing

USA

POWER WASHING PLUS, LLC

Interior/Exterior Painting Reasonable Rates Neat & Reliable NM-00454624

NM-00438101

609-686-2053

Painting/Wallpapering

For All Your Painting Needs Call

Fall Aerating and Seeding

Pest # 60069B

Free Estimates - Fully Insured

732-713-1528 TOM 732-713-2008 BRIAN Landscaping

David J. McConnell

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LAWN & LANDSCAPING, LLC

Plumbing

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LANDSCAPING • TREE SERVICES • STUMP REMOVAL RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL MAINTENANCE BULK MATERIAL DELIVERY

Lawn Care

908-416-5219

NM-00454669

NM-00455389

Lawn Care

Call Jade

NM-00455382

Over 30 Years Experience

Call Mike 917-273-3234

Remove Green Algae and Mold using Hot Water and/or Soap

Houses, Patios, Walkways, Roofs... Veteran, 1st Responder and Senior Discounts Fully Insured • Free Estimates VETERAN

732-415-8762

www.usapowerwashingplus.com

OWNED & OPERATED

Angie's List "A" Rated!

E L A S

Y A D 31

16 ATLANTIC HUB

NEWSPAPER MEDIA GROUP • www.centraljersey.com

March 24, 2021

ORS O D S& W O WIND

When we say this sale ends on March 31st, we mean it! You only have 31 days to get this discount, along with the FREE upgrade to our SmartSunTM glass!1 And know that we’ve adjusted our operations to serve you in the safest way possible. There are limited appointments available. Please call today to book your visit.

Sale ends March 31st!

SAVE

$325

on every window1

SAVE

$850

on every entry and patio door1

FREE

Upgrade

to our SmartSun™ Glass to help keep your home even more comfortable1

$200 OFF

the entire project1

Valid on initial visit only—not to be combined with any other offer. Minimum purchase of 4 or more windows and/or doors at time of initial visit. Financing provided by unafﬁliated third parties and is subject to credit requirements. Interest is billed during the promotional period but all interest is waived if the purchase amount is paid before the expiration of the promotional period.

NO NO NO

Money Down

Payments

Interest

Call to book your virtual or in-home appointment

for 1 year1

Now offering virtual appointments, too!

609-460-8202

Cannot be combined with prior purchases, other offers, or coupons. Offer not available in all areas. Discount applied by retailer representative at time of contract execution and applies to minimum purchase of 4 or more windows and/or entry or patio doors as part of Instant Rewards Plan which requires purchase during initial visit to qualify. Entry door discount applies to one complete ProVia front entry/storm door system with sidelights or transom, and glass door panel. No payments and deferred interest for 12 months available, subject to qualifying credit approval. Not all customers may qualify. Higher rates apply for customer with lower credit ratings. Interest is billed during the promotional period but all interest is waived if the purchase amount is paid before the expiration of the promotional period.There is no minimum monthly payment required during the promotional period. Financing for GreenSky® consumer loan programs is provided by federally insured, federal and state chartered financial institutions without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender or familial status. Financing not valid with other offers or prior purchases. Renewal by Andersen retailers are independently owned and operated retailers, and are neither brokers nor lenders.All financing is provided by third-party lenders unaffiliated with Renewal by Andersen retailers, under terms and conditions arranged directly between the customer and such lender, which are subject to credit requirements. Renewal by Andersen retailers do not assist with, counsel or negotiate financing, other than providing customers an introduction to lenders interested in financing. NJ Consumer Affairs License #: 13VH01541700. NYC Consumer Affairs License #: 1244514. Nassau Consumer Affairs License #: H0810150000. Suffolk Consumer Affairs License #: 43991-H. NYC 1307704. Rockland County License #: H-11942-07-00-00. Renewal by Andersen of Central/Northern NJ and Long Island are independently owned and operated affiliates operating in the NJ/NY metropolitan area. “Renewal by Andersen” and all other marks where denoted are marks of Andersen Corporation. ©2021 Andersen Corporation. All rights reserved. ©2021 Lead Surge LLC. All rights reserved. 1