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Gov. signs bill banning single-use paper and plastic bags

ov. Phil Murphy has signed S-864 – which prohibits the use of singleuse plastic bags and paper bags in all stores and food service businesses statewide – into law. Murphy said the new law is a significant step to reduce harm and pollution those products cause to the Garden State’s environment. “Plastic bags are one of the most problematic forms of garbage, leading to millions of discarded bags that stream annually into our landfills, rivers and oceans,” Murphy said. “We are addressing the problem of plastic pollution head on with solutions that will help mitigate climate change and strengthen our environment for future generations,” the governor said. According to a press release from the governor’s office, beginning in May 2022, plastic and paper single-use bags, as well as disposable food containers and cups made out of polystyrene foam, will be banned. Moving forward, the focus throughout the state will be on using reusable bags. The following products will be exempt for an additional two years after May 2022: • Disposable, long-handled polystyrene foam soda spoons when required and used for thick drinks; • Portion cups of 2 ounces or less, if used for hot foods or foods requiring lids; • Meat and fish trays for raw or butchered meat, including poultry, or fish that is sold from a refrigerator or similar retail appliance; • Any food product pre-packaged by the manufacturer with a polystyrene foam food service product; • Any other polystyrene foam food service product as determined necessary by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Under the new law, food service businesses will be allowed to provide singleuse plastic straws only upon request starting in November 2021, according to the press release. “From our cities to our shores, singleuse plastic bags unnecessarily litter New Jersey’s most treasured spaces and pollute our ecosystems,” DEP Commissioner Catherine R. McCabe was quoted as saying in the press release.

Gov. Phil Murphy has signed a bill into law which prohibits the use of single-use plastic bags and paper bags in all stores and food service businesses statewide. The law will take effect in May 2022.

“By banning single-use plastic bags, Gov. Murphy and our Legislature continue to make New Jersey a national leader in environmental protection and the DEP stands ready to implement these new measures and educate the public,” she said. “The health and safety of future generations depend on the choices we make today. Single-use plastic products are one of the single greatest threats to our oceans, environment and health,” said Assemblywoman Nancy Pinkin (D-Middlesex). “Many of our municipalities have already taken steps to limit the use of car-

ryout bags and containers; now it’s time for the state to act. This is the strongest law implemented in the nation to curb the use of these products and maintains New Jersey’s stance as a leader in environmental protection,” she said. “It’s a good day for marine critters and the power of the people,” Clean Ocean Action Executive Director Cindy Zipf was quoted as saying in the press release. “For over 35 years, thousands of COA’s beach sweep volunteers have collected more than 7.2 million pieces of trash, mostly plastic, off New Jersey’s beaches.

“Thanks to Gov. Murphy and the Legislature, we have successfully drawn a line in the sand and made New Jersey a world leader in reducing the plastic plague on this marvel of a planet,” she said. “This is a great day. New Jersey has now become a national leader in going after plastics and protecting our environment,” said Jeff Tittel, director of the New Jersey Sierra Club. “This statewide plastic ban will help protect our rivers and streams from plastic

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Harnessing the power of nature to address climate change

any of us love huge old trees. Their beauty, size and feeling of the passing of time leave us in awe. But they also contribute to life on this planet and make it livable for humans and so many incredible life forms. But they also absorb harmful carbon dioxide from the air and release oxygen. The carbon is stored, or sequestered, in the wood of the tree’s trunk, branches and roots, and in its leaves and the organic components of soil. With the advent of a rapidly changing climate, the ability of trees and forests to sequester carbon is getting some attention in this state we’re in. A new report on the state’s climate change response by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is highlighting the role of natural solutions – that is, using the power of nature – as a key strategy in addressing climate issues. The 80x50 refers to the state’s target of reducing carbon emissions 80% from 2006 levels by 2050. The state’s Global Warming Response Act requires the DEP to track emissions with respect to the target, lay out a strategy and adopt measures to ensure the targets are met. The 200-page report describes various carbon reduction strategies for transportation, electricity generation, homes, commercial businesses and industry. But it also focuses on the need to protect and enhance the amount of carbon

stored in New Jersey’s lands. through Green Acres and other land presThe report outlines five important ways ervation initiatives, is actively protecting that trees, forests, wetlands, marshes and forests for their ecological value. farms can offset emissions by sequestering • Conservation management of agmore carbon: ricultural lands – New Jersey has more • Reforestation – Planting new trees than 411,000 acres of harvested cropland can significantly boost the amounts of car- which could benefit from improved land bon stored in soil and woody biomass. management practices to help reduce carReforestation can take many forms, bon losses. including planting trees in urban and subBest management practices such as urban neighborhoods, planting more trees little or no tilling of fields, planting cover on pastures and croplands at New Jersey crops in winter and increasing the organic farms, and reforesting wetlands and other carbon content of soils can enhance “carlands that were previously covered in for- bon sinks” and reduce greenhouse gas est. emissions. Efforts are underway Between 2012 and to plant trees in cities, in2017, New Jersey saw a cluding the New Jersey GUEST COLUMN 25% increase in acreage of Tree Foundation’s ongocover crop, with more than • ing project in Camden, 63,000 acres of planted MICHELE S. BYERS but much, much more is cover crops in 2017. And needed. in 2017, New Jersey farm• Avoiding the converers employed no-till pracsion of natural lands – Unfortunately, the tices on 104,499 acres of cropland. trend in New Jersey over the course of the • Salt marsh and seagrass restoration last several decades has been to cut down and enhancement – Salt marshes and seaforests and pave over farms and natural ar- grass store carbon at a rapid rate and can eas for residential and commercial devel- sequester carbon in the soil for thousands opment and other land uses. of years. Between 1986 and 2015, the state saw a Wetland ecosystems are excellent at 360,000-acre increase in land categorized storing carbon because their wet soils are as urban or developed, and decreases in low in oxygen, which slows down decomacreage of upland forests, cropland, grass- position and allows organic material to land and wetlands. build up. But the good news is that the state, The report warns that the state’s tidal

salt marshes could decline between 5% and 9% by 2050 due to sea level rise and recommends steps to protect these marshes by allowing them to migrate inland. • Proactive forest management – Critical “carbon sinks” in New Jersey’s forests are at risk from wildfires, invasive plants, pests, diseases and overabundant deer, as well as sea level rise. Proposed innovations include adopting carbon sequestration criteria as part of the Community Based Deer Management Plans and expanding deer population management tools on private forest lands. Carbon defense, which is protecting carbon already sequestered in forests, especially via selective thinning in the Pine Barrens to prevent catastrophic losses due to insect infestations and wildfires, can also promote rare species. Protecting existing forests through carbon defense and growing new forests and healing soil with a carbon offensive strategy can “deliver significant reductions in New Jersey’s net carbon emissions costeffectively,” according to the report. The report concludes that natural solutions have the potential to increase carbon sequestration in the landscape by 33% by 2050. The state can’t meet its 2050 emissions targets without them. Michele S. Byers is the executive director of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation, Far Hills.

Freeholders will assist special needs schools, expand CARES Act grant programs

he Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has announced the expansion of the Monmouth County CARES Economic Assistance Grant Program and assistance for special needs schools. During a press conference, Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone said Monmouth County is allocating federal CARES Act funding to vocational schools and to schools that educate individuals who have special needs. “There are some things that cannot be taught virtually, including culinary arts, biotechnology and health care. “Because of the critical need for handson learning, the county vocational schools have worked tirelessly to safely return students to the classroom. To assist them in

this endeavor, the county will be allocating $500 per full time student and $250 per share time student,” he said. “We are also going to be allocating $500 per student to the 10 special needs schools in Monmouth County in order to help enhance their education. “The students and families in these schools rely heavily on structure and so the schools have had to dedicate their efforts to figure out how to bring them into the schools safely. “These students have worked so hard to get where they are today and we will do everything we can to help these schools keep their students in their classrooms with their favorite teachers and peers,” Arnone said. Arnone also gave updates about “The Show Must Go On in Monmouth!” and the

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Monmouth County CARES Economic Assistance Grant Program. “I previously announced ‘The Show Must Go On in Monmouth!’ program. I am happy to say all of the performing arts organizations in Monmouth County that we know of have been contacted. If any performing arts company has not been contacted, please contact the Monmouth County administrator’s office,” he said. “Additionally, I am excited to announce we are expanding the Monmouth County CARES Economic Assistance Grant Program and allowing small businesses to apply for an additional $10,000, for a total of up to $20,000 in grant money. “Any small business that has already applied and submitted expenses in excess of $20,000 does not need to do anything,

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your application will be reviewed and eligible expenses will be processed. “If you submitted more than $10,000, but less than $20,000, and have incurred additional expenses, please submit them as soon as possible. “I encourage any small business that has not applied at all to please do so as soon as possible,” he said. To apply for a grant, the owner of a small business may visit www.Monmouth CountyCares.com or call 732-375-2196, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. “We have now approved more than 2,100 applications and dispersed nearly $18 million. If you have any questions about eligibility or how to fill out an application, the county is ready to help you,” Arnone said. Real Estate.................................................... 18 Sports........................................................... 18

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Technology Is Great, Except By Paul Hall

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Gillian Jacobs, left, stars as ‘Sarah’ and Azhy Robertson, right, stars as ‘Oliver’ in writer/ director Jacob Chase’s COME PLAY.

or years, books have shared the tales of scary monsters in the closet or under the bed. Today’s kids have not stopped reading, they just tend to explore the stories through different media than their parents may have enjoyed. In the new film Come Play, the delivery device is digital, but the tale is just as spooky as the classics. Oliver (Azhy Robertson) is a curious child. Exploring the world, going to school, trying to make friends and to fit in is difficult for all children, but in Oliver’s case it is even more so as he is a highfunctioning autistic child. As Oliver’s parents, Sarah (Gillian Jacobs) and Marty (John Gallagher Jr.), try to help their son cope, challenges abound. From dealing with bullying to trying to help Oliver find friends, they do their best to help their son succeed. Some of his classmates don’t understand why Oliver gets special privileges. His phone goes everywhere with him as he uses a speech-to-text program that helps him gain some semblance of a voice. But what happens when technology becomes a conduit for monsters? As electronics everywhere go haywire, Oliver’s phone — and later an iPad — become the delivery device for a children’s book called Misunderstood Monsters.

The tale is that of a monster named Larry who has no friends and desperately wants one by any means necessary. When Larry enters the family’s world through the electronic devices, the havoc he causes is real. But just what is the monster’s endgame? A film that is not a garden-variety scary movie, Come Play relies on a classic horror plot combined with modern technology and storytelling. The film delivers scares that on multiple occasions raised the hairs on my arm. But it didn’t just scare me, it made me think. A discussion of the depth of the film ensued when it finished, and is more than I can get into here, but let it be known that the whole thing goes deeper than most jump scare horror films. Many films in the genre stick to a single scare tactic such as gore or cringeworthy visuals as much as jump scares and surprising appearances. But Come Play does more and is a refreshing change within the genre. Technology is great, except when it is a gateway to monsters. But isn’t that true of everything in life? Paul’s Grade: BCome Play Rated PG-13 Stars: Gillian Jacobs, John Gallagher Jr., Azhy Robertson Director: Jacob Chase

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Tinton Falls residents appear to have voted to eliminate run-off elections By MARK ROSMAN Managing Editor

TINTON FALLS – Voters in Tinton Falls are making their voices heard on a local public question regarding the elimination of run-off elections in Tinton Falls. The question residents voted on during the Nov. 3 election asks “Shall the Borough of Tinton Falls abandon the holding of runoff elections as permitted by the ‘Uniform Nonpartisan Elections Law?’ “ As of Nov. 8, according to unofficial results posted online by the Monmouth County Clerk’s Office, 6,549 people had voted “yes” and 2,883 people had voted “no” on the public question. Mail-in ballots will continue to be counted, as will provisional ballots that were cast at the borough’s polling locations on Election Day. The results of the election will not be official until they are certified. At the present time, according to an ordinance that placed the question before voters, “the Tinton Falls charter requires ‘run-off elections to be held … if a sufficient number of candidates fail to attain a majority of votes’ (more than 50%) at the November general election.

“Accordingly, a candidate must receive both the greatest number of votes and a majority of votes cast in order to be declared the winner. “If a candidate does not receive a majority of votes, then a separate run-off election would be held in early December between the municipal candidates who received the most votes in the general election,” according to the ordinance. Municipal officials said a “yes” vote on the ballot question “would eliminate run-off elections in Tinton Falls, so that a municipal candidate receiving the greatest number of votes in the November general election would be declared the winner. “The elimination of runoff elections would result in a cost-savings for Tinton Falls taxpayers, who pay for most of the costs of a run-off election, and would eliminate elections in December, which typically have lower turnout,” according to municipal officials. A “no” vote on the ballot question “would maintain the current requirement of a run-off election. The primary benefit of a run-off election is that candidates elected to office have received a clear majority (more than 50%) of votes.”

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DATEBOOK The Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey, serving Monmouth and Middlesex counties, will hold its annual meeting, Giving Wings to the Jewish Heart of Jersey, at 6:30p.m. Dec. 8 via Zoom. Look at ways the Jewish community became more connected and capable this year amid extraordinary challenges, recognize individuals and organizations for playing key roles, and celebrate the shared values that unite Jews. The first 100 households to sign up by Nov. 25 will receive a celebration goody bag. For registration information, visit https://www.jewishheartnj.org/ Monmouth County Park System will host Accordion Melodies of the 1890s from 1-3 p.m. Nov. 14 at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. Hear melodies of the 1890s played on the accordion. Free. Details: 732-842-4000. The American Red Cross will hold the following blood drives: Nov. 21, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Middletown Township Public Library, 55 New Monmouth Road, Middle-

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Eatontown council awards contract for waste disposal to Republic Services

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EATONTOWN – Members of the Eatontown Borough Council have awarded a contract for the collection and disposal of solid waste and recyclable materials for the next three years. During a meeting on Oct. 28, council members awarded the contract to Republic Services of New Jersey, LLC (Marpal Disposal) for solid waste and recyclable materials collection and disposal services. Marpal Disposal was the only firm to submit a bid for the contract, according to a resolution. The company will receive $2.02 million for solid waste collection

and disposal services and $581,380 for recycling services over the next three years. The total contract is for $2.61 million. In other business, council members authorized a contract with the Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MCSPCA) for animal control services in the borough. The MCSPCA, which has its headquarters at 260 Wall St. in the borough, provides the services to Eatontown at a cost of $18,000 annually, according to a resolution. The initial agreement between Eatontown and the MCSPCA was made in 2018. Through the council’s action, the agreement for animal control services will con-

tinue through 2021, after which it may be renewed by the governing body. And, council members authorized the application and execution of a contract for a grant from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA). The grant being sought by borough officials will be used for the Eatontown Therapeutic Recreation program, also known as Together One Community (TOC). According to a resolution, Eatontown is seeking a $15,000 grant from the DCA, with a $3,000 borough match. During 2021, TOC is scheduled to provide seven special events and each event will have a component that is integrated and inclusive of individuals who have a disability.

“This program continues to be a source of pride for Eatontown,” officials wrote in the resolution. In other action, council members confirmed the appointment of Evan LaValle as a sergeant in the Eatontown First Aid Squad. LaValle’s term will conclude by the end of the year, after which he may be reappointed by the council. Finally, the council authorized a shared services agreement with the Eatontown Sewerage Authority for the rental of a VacCon truck. According to a resolution, the borough will rent the truck and a driver to maintain local storm water sewer systems.

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Monmouth County Park System wildlife rehabilitation presentation will be held from 2-3 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Freneau Woods Park Visitor Center, Aberdeen Township. Wildlife rehabilitator Melissa Jacobs will discuss what to do if you find orphaned or injured wildlife. Free. Details: 732-842-4000.

DATEBOOK Monmouth Troubadours Lisa FrostGoodall and Steven Russell will present “Bygone Duets” on the Monmouth County Library website at 7 p.m. Nov. 19. The pair will perform on alto recorders, showcasing a concert from the Renaissance era’s Leipzig and London as well as the Baroque era’s Hamburg. Go to www.monmouthcountylib.org and click on the slide on the website just before 7 p.m. Nov. 19.

The Monmouth Museum, Lincroft, has announced two exhibitions which will take place during the 2020-21 holiday season. The 42nd annual Juried Art Exhibition and the Member Miniatures show will be in the Main and Nilson galleries, respectively, from Nov. 13 through Jan. 3. An opening reception will be held from 3-6 p.m. Nov.

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n organization that advocates for the legalization of marijuana is asserting New Jersey voters approved a public question in the Nov. 3 election which calls for amending the state constitution to accommodate the adult use possession, production and sale of marijuana to individuals age 21 or older. “Adult use” marijuana is also referred to as “recreational use” marijuana. In a press release issued shortly after polls closed on Nov. 3, the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) said Garden State voters had passed the question. The result of the election is not official, as additional mail-in ballots and provisional ballots remain to be counted. The result will not be official until it is certified and at this time it is not known when certification will occur.

NORML Executive Director Erik Altieri was quoted in the press release as saying, “Garden State voters spoke resoundingly. They are demanding their lawmakers end the failed policy of marijuana criminalization and instead pursue a more sensible path of regulation and legalization. “Law enforcement in New Jersey arrests more citizens each year for minor marijuana violations than almost any other state in the nation. “By moving to end this fiscally wasteful and morally repugnant policy, state officials will now be able to prioritize law enforcement resources toward combating more serious criminal activities, better respect the personal freedom and civil liberties of their citizens, end the racist application of marijuana prohibition laws against communities of color, and direct new tax revenues toward important social programs such as education and infrastructure

development,” Altieri said. Carly Wolf, NORML’s state policies coordinator, said, “Because the public question is a non-binding, legislatively referred ballot question, the New Jersey Legislature must now take immediate action to draft and implement enabling legislation in a manner that is in accordance with voters’ sentiments. “Their first priority should be bringing about an end to the tens of thousands of low-level marijuana possession arrests that occur each year in New Jersey. Once this is accomplished, they should then expeditiously move forward to meet voters’ second demand, which is to initiate regulations to license and oversee the commercial cannabis market in New Jersey,” Wolf said. In response to the apparent passage of the public question, State Sen. Nick Scutari (D-Middlesex, Somerset, Union) said, “What began as a mission to bring reform

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to our criminal justice system and progress to New Jersey has finally become an inescapable reality for my colleagues in the Legislature. “Credit is due entirely to voters in this state who, after weighing the apprehension expressed by some politicians, courageously declared our society is ready for a regulated and safe cannabis industry in New Jersey. “As the prime sponsor of this legislation, it has been my honor to shepherd this effort through several administrations of five governors over 17 years. “Along with Gov. Phil Murphy, Senate President Stephen Sweeney and Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin, I am ready to work with every member of the Legislature to take the necessary steps to realize the will of the people that was so overwhelmingly expressed on Nov. 3. This is a win for our communities of color, for fairness and for common sense,” Scutari said. Letters to the editor may be sent to news@njexaminer.com. All submissions may be edited for length, content and grammar.

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Officials announce New Jersey’s COVID-19 vaccination plan

ov. Phil Murphy and New Jersey Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli have announced the state’s COVID-19 vaccination plan, which they said is designed to provide equitable access to approved vaccines, achieve maximum community protection and build public trust in advance of an approved vaccine “The strategic and efficient deployment of a vaccine will be critical to our continued fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and is a key tool in our recovery,” Murphy was quoted as saying in a press release. “While we will welcome one or more COVID-19 vaccines, we are not going to simply rush forward. We will be as methodical and deliberate in our approaches to a vaccination plan as we have been in every aspect of our responses over the past eight months,” the governor said. “The department’s vaccine plan is expected to evolve over time as more details about vaccine availability, timelines, distribution, funding resources and supplies are released,” Persichilli was quoted as saying

in the press release. “Our aspirational goal for a wide-scale vaccination program for New Jersey is to vaccinate 70% of the adult population in a six-month period. The department will follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance on prioritization and further allocation decisions will be made through a health equity lens,” she said. New Jersey submitted its draft COVID-19 vaccination plan to the CDC on Oct. 16. The plan calls for an all-of-government approach to a wide-scale vaccination program, according to the press release. “To date, there is no globally approved COVID-19 vaccine. However, there is an expectation a vaccine will become available either by the end of the year or the first quarter of next year under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) pre-approval,” Persichilli said. An EUA allows the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to facilitate the availability of unapproved medical product to be

used to prevent serious or life-threatening diseases when there are no adequate, approved and available alternatives, according to the press release. The FDA may issue an emergency use authorization for one or more COVID-19 vaccines by the end of 2020 or the first quarter of 2021. Several vaccines are in Phase 3 clinical trials. Some of the vaccines will require a two-dose regimen, 21 to 28 days apart, according to the press release. The initial allotment of vaccine to states is expected to be limited. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices to the CDC has drafted recommendations for the first phase of the vaccination effort, prioritizing health care workers who have the potential for direct exposure and essential workers and individuals at risk, including those 65 and older. It will be up to states to determine the final allocation, according to the press release. The Department of Health has been working to ensure an equitable wide-scale

vaccination program since July and established the New Jersey Department ofB Heath COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force withm nine teams. The task force is chaired by Dr.A David Adinaro, deputy commissioner forc public health services. “While this is a statewide coordinatedt plan, it will be implemented locally and soa the task force is focused on working col-l laboratively with local and county healthi departments and numerous other partners in this process,” Adinaro said. “This effortt will help ensure all voices are heard in developing and implementing this program.” Information about COVID-19 and the vaccines currently in development is still evolving and the Department of Health( will continue to release information as it becomes available, according to the press release. The department’s COVID-19 vaccination plan has been partly informed by New Jersey’s experience with pandemic influenza vaccination during the 2009 H1N1 pandemic, according to the press release.

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18th season of NCIS By Rick Gables CBS will premiere the 18th season of NCIS on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 8 p.m. ET/PT. On the season premiere episode, “Sturgeon Season,” Gibbs (Mark Harmon) and Fornell (Joe Spano) attempt to track down the leader of a drug ring who supplied drugs to Fornell’s daughter. Also, the team deals with the case of a missing cadaver from the NCIS autopsy room. The series also stars Sean Murray, Emily Wickersham, Wilmer Valderrama, Maria Bello, Brian Dietzen, Diona Reasonover, Rocky Carroll and David McCallum. ABC will premiere season 3 of A Million Little Things on Thursday, Nov. 19, at 10 p.m. ET/PT. In the new season, this group of friends with ongoing challenges will once again lean on each other in ways that are both moving and aspirational. The series stars a talented ensemble cast,

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ON THE ROAD PETER PERROTTA

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he first thing you can’t fail to notice about the 2021 Chevy Trailblazer RS AWD that I recently drove for one week is its striking color: Oasis Blue. If I were naming it – and I am sure the folks at Chevy are glad that I’m not – I would’ve opted for a more appropriate “Electric Blue”. But, that’s neither here nor there, suffice it to say that this Oasis Blue, with a black roof top and a Jet Black with red accents interior makes for Peter Perrotta a very “can’t miss” image as you drive it around town. It is definitely a “love it or hate it” color combination. However, there are plenty of other color options available on the Trailblazer if one is considering buying or leasing one anytime soon. The second most obvious thing one notices about the 2021 Trailblazer RS is its new sculpted body style, and once you plop yourself behind the wheel and take it for a spin, you can’t help but start wondering if the three-cylinder 1.3 liter Ecotec turbo engine is sufficient. Yes, that’s right folks, a three-cylinder engine – albeit turbo charged – in an SUV. It certainly was a bold move for GM. Needless to say, Chevy has sort of taken it on the chin from the traditional motoring press reviewers for this move. The slings and arrows start from the get-go with the simple headline on Car and Driver’s online review of this car: “2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer: Lots of show, not much go.” Ouch! While Motor Trend raved about the versatility of the Trailblazer, their editors also hit it up for being slow. So I guess you are ready for me to jump on the bandwagon, right? Well, not exactly. That would be too easy. While the metrics don’t lie – this engine puts out a pedestrian 155 horsepower – and its zero to 60 time is a laborious 9.4 seconds, there is still much to like about the Trailblazer. Let’s clear the air. If you are looking to own a quick and nimble European-styled little SUV that you can scoot about town with a kid and dog in tow but still zip in

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and out of traffic making aggressive lane changes, then stop right there folks, this isn’t the car for you. But, not everyone wants to drive like that. I love my wife, dearly, but I don’t think she ever accelerates aggressively or takes her 2011 Nissan Altima over 55 mph. My point is, even if we concede the point that the Trailblazer is slow, so what? I am sure there are plenty of folks out there among the vast motoring public who would be perfectly content driving this 2021 Trailblazer around town or on a vacation sojourn and not even notice or even think it’s slow because their driving style fits this model perfectly. My overall impression of the 2021 Trailblazer is a positive one. This vehicle is well-styled, inside and out, and is roomy and comfortable to drive. It also has a versatile, utilitarian personality as well. On weekends, I carry around glass display cases for when I set up at baseball card shows to sell my wares. The Trailblazer held all three of my cases quite well and my Martin acoustic guitar also fit back there when I was taking it to get it restrung. The Trailblazer is rather nimble to maneuver around town and it also takes the

typical bumps and bruises in our New Jersey roads quite well. There isn’t too much shake, rattle and roll when you go over bumps or hit potholes. The 2021 Trailblazer RS AWD model I road tested carries a base sticker price of $26,900. With added options and destination and delivery charges the bottom line sticker price on my tester comes in at $30,580. The added options included $1,720 for a technology package, $620 for a convenience package and $345 for a driver confidence package. The technology package includes wireless Bluetooth Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, adaptive cruise control, a Bose 7-speaker upgraded sound system and more. The driver confidence package includes rear park assist, rear cross traffic alert, lane change alert and side blind zone alert. Among the items included in the driver convenience package are rear port charging stations, automatic zoned AC, and the Sirius Satellite radio system. The infotainment system in the Trailblazer is the standard one included in most of the GM lines. It is a solid performing

system that is easy to use without any glitches. Chevy offers up the Trailblazer in five different trim levels: the L, LS, LT, Activ and the RS. The entry level L can be had for a meager starting base price of $19,995. The three cylinder turbocharged engine in the Trailblazer I drove for one week gets a fairly impressive 28 miles per gallon overall in the EPA’s fuel consumption ratings. It gets 26 mpg in city driving and 30 in highway driving. The EPA estimates the annual cost of driving the Trailblazer around town for one year is $1,450 as it uses about 3.6 gallons of gas per every 100 miles driven. This vehicle has not yet received a rating for the government’s 5 star crash and safety tests. The bottom line is that while this Trailblazer may not be everyone’s cup of tea, there is plenty to like about it to consider it a serious contender for anyone who is considering owning or leasing a small SUV.

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CBA hires 2009 grad Fitton as new varsity swimming coach LINCROFT – Administrators at Christian Brothers Academy have announced that Alex Fitton, a 2009 graduate of the Lincroft school, has been selected as the new head coach of the varsity swimming program. Fitton served as an assistant coach for the Colts in 2018-19, helping guide CBA to its 10th state championship, according to a press release from the school. “CBA is fortunate to welcome back Alex Fitton to lead our swimming program,” Director of Athletics Michael Mazzaccaro was quoted as saying in the press release. “The knowledge and experience Alex can bring to our swimmers is second to none. “His storied swimming career at CBA and at the University of South Carolina, combined with years of coaching, provides us with the utmost confidence that Alex will continue the program’s recent excellence,” Mazzaccaro said. Fitton, the 2009 CBA team captain, was the high point scorer during his senior sea-

son, as well as earning All-American honors during his junior year. In 2009, he broke the Shore Conference 200 IM record and set the CBA team record in the 200 freestyle. Fitton won five individual Shore Conference titles during his CBA career, according to the press release. “It is an honor and a privilege to have the chance to lead this team and be given the opportunity to give back to a school that gave so much to me,” Fitton said. “I can only hope I am able to leave my swimmers with the same positive experiences and memories I had during my time at CBA,” he said. Fitton went on to star at the University of South Carolina, where he was a 2013 NCAA All-American and an Olympic Trials qualifier in 2012. He set five different records during his time at South Carolina. Aside from serving as an assistant coach at CBA, Fitton has coaching experience at the Red Bank YMCA, where he worked with youth swimmers and the se-

nior national team, according to the press release. Now, Fitton has the opportunity to continue a tradition of winning championships with the Colts. “My goal will be to continue the excellence of CBA swimming, while incorporating the knowledge I have picked up throughout my swimming and coaching career. “I have had the luxury of having two incredible coaches in Mike Sullivan and Vito Chiaravalloti. I aim to reaffirm the program’s goals and values, picking up right where Coach Vito and last year’s state championship team left off,” Fitton said. CBA has won 10 of the last 11 state championships dating back to 2010, including the last three titles. The Colts have won 30 straight Shore Conference and Monmouth County champ-ionships, as both streaks began during the program’s first year in 1990. High school swimming remains one of New Jersey’s most competitive sports,

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Jamie Lee Curtis By Ali Datko, ReMIND Magazine

ward-winning actress Jamie Lee Curtis has propelled herself successfully through many different phases of stardom. Born Nov. 22, 1958, to actors Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh, she grew up in Los Angeles under the shadow of her parents’ already established fame. In 1978, Curtis got her big break, establishing herself as an actress in her own right. Her first role was that of Laurie Strode, the recurring protagonist of the now-classic Halloween horror film series. Halloween launched her into a public, albeit very niche arena. From 1978 until the mid ’80s, her continued prominence in popular horror releases like The Fog, Prom Night and Terror Train won her the unofficial title of Hollywood’s No. 1 “scream queen.” In Halloween, Curtis’ character narrowly escapes the grasp of the now-infamous killer Michael Myers,

who leaves behind a deadly trail of victims wherever

NEWS BRIEFS Civil penalties for trespassing on or vandalizing agricultural or horticultural lands would be increased under legislation approved on Oct. 29 by the full New Jersey Assembly, 72-0. The minimum civil penalty under the bill (A-4233) would be raised from $1,000 to $2,500 if a court determines the damages sustained exceed $10,000. This increased penalty would be in addition to any other applicable fines, penalties or restitution, according to a press release from the New Jersey Assembly Democrats. The measure’s sponsors, Assemblyman Eric Houghtaling (D-Monmouth) and Assemblyman Adam Taliaferro

(D-Gloucester, Salem, Cumberland) said, “There is no reason for anyone to trespass on or damage property on farmland. “People who knowingly or recklessly harm crops, buildings or fences, live trees or domestic animals on farms should be held accountable for their inexcusable actions. “Farmers and growers give us our food, preserve our open space and take care of our environment. Their workplaces are agricultural and horticultural lands, and they must be treated with respect,” the assemblymen said. The legislation now goes to the state Senate for further review.

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Are you excited about the ‘Dexter’ reboot on Showtime? Question: What do you make of Showtime’s announcement that it will bring back Dexter next year? The show was great in its time, but it had seemed to run out of gas by the end, and no one was happy with how it ended. Is this just an act of desperation, or is there more life in the serial killer of killers? —Alan Matt Roush: In some ways, Dexter was always a bit of a redemption story, as this extreme version of an anti-hero, so well played by Michael C. Hall, saw his dark impulses and murderous acts as a way to rid the world of other monsters. Its run reminds me a bit of Showtime’s other signature thriller Homeland, which also started strong and had a few excellent seasons, then lost its way, found a creative

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he goes. The film holds lasting significance because it pioneered the “final girl” trope, in which a single female character remains alive to confront the villain. In effect, Curtis was the first heroine of the slasher film genre. In the mid ’80s, Curtis turned her attention to comedies such as A Fish Called Wanda and Trading Places. In 1994, she won a Golden Globe for her role in True Lies opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger, and in 2003 she starred with Lindsay Lohan in Disney’s Freaky Friday. The multitalented Curtis also has appeared in a slew of television shows, has written a variety of well-received children’s books, secured a U.S. patent, and been an influential social activist. She is married to screenwriter Christopher Guest, with whom she adopted two children. Despite her legendary slasher heroine status, Curtis once said in an interview that she prefers not to watch scary movies, as they terrify her. Now, she puts her old image to good use by hosting an annual “Dream Halloween” event, which benefits the Children Affected by AIDS Foundation.

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