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Middletown supt. leaving for university By MARK ROSMAN Managing Editor

said. “The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly increased the need for public housing and put a financial strain on housing programs, and this CARES Act funding will address that need,” he said. Smith said grants come on the heels of those HUD provided just days earlier, from the CARES Act Supplemental Public Housing Operating Funds program to bolster financial resources for the management, maintenance and resident services in facilities hit hard by COVID-19 response. “Housing authorities have incurred significant, unanticipated expenses for crucial actions needed to protect lives, such as

illiam O. George III, who has led the Middletown Township Public Schools for nine years as superintendent, will leave the school district at the end of August. George said he has accepted a position at Monmouth University, West Long Branch. In announcing his decision in a May 8 letter to the community, George wrote, “After nearly nine years as superintendent, I have made a decision to retire from public education effective Sept. 1, 2020. “I have accepted a position on the faculty of the Monmouth University School of Education as an assistant professor in the Department of Educational Counseling and Leadership. This is a bittersweet moment after having spent 33 years serving in public education as a teacher, coach, mentor and administrator. “I will always be grateful to have had the opportunity to lead the Middletown Township Public Schools. As a lifelong Monmouth County resident, my career goal to serve this amazing community was a dream come true. “My lifelong passion has been to inspire, motivate and assist students to achieve their dreams and acquire the confidence that leads to success and happiness. “I would like to express my gratitude to every student, teacher and staff member I worked with along the way who shared in my dream,” George wrote. “I am confident this important work will continue due to the efforts of our outstanding educators and staff. I am proud to have been a small part of the success our district has enjoyed over the past nine years. “It has been said that educators are the procurers of the American Dream. Never has that been more evident than now during these challenging and unprecedented times.

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Middletown housing authority to receive funding

ore than $1.2 million in emergency federal funding has been awarded to local housing authorities in New Jersey’s Fourth Congressional District to expand public housing opportunities and to help local housing facilities meet sterilization standards needed to protect residents during the coronavirus pandemic, Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) announced on May 5. The back-to-back funding comes from two programs both boosted by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act which Smith supported in April, according to a press release from the congressman’s office. Smith said the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will pro-

vide a total of $1 million from the CARES Act Administrative Fee Regular and Mainstream Voucher Programs. These federal funds will make more subsidized housing available during the pandemic. Recipients in the Fourth District receiving funding include the Red Bank Housing Authority ($45,302); Housing Authority of the Township of Middletown ($75,788); Monmouth County Public Housing Authority ($343,654); and Community Enterprises Corporation of Freehold Borough ($6,478). “This funding allows public housing authorities to offer more assistance to more low-income residents served by the Housing Choice Voucher, or Section 8 program, during the COVID-19 outbreak,” Smith

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Teen runs virtual marathon to support healthcare workers By STEVEN BASSIN Staff Writer

urning a negative into a positive – that is what Bobby Hoye, 18, of Fair Haven, has been doing during the coronavirus pandemic. On April 26, Hoye, a senior at RumsonFair Haven Regional High School, completed a 26.2-mile virtual marathon on a treadmill at his house to raise money for healthcare employees at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. “This was an opportunity for me to make a difference and work toward a good cause,” Hoye said. Hoye, like many runners from around the Garden State, was supposed to run in the New Jersey Marathon on April 26. The marathon was postponed until Nov. 15 because of the pandemic. The marathon was part of Hoye’s training process toward competing in his first Ironman Triathlon that was supposed to take place in July. Hoye started training for the Ironman Triathlon in November. With many school events also being canceled or put on hold because of the pandemic, Hoye said the situation changed everything for him and did not put him into the best frame of mind. Hoye turned that mindset around after seeing the situation as an opportunity to help other people. That opportunity was to do what he was supposed to do on April 26: run a marathon, with the intent to raise money for healthcare employees, or healthcare heroes as he calls them. “Healthcare workers are the unsung heroes in all of this,” Hoye said. “They are on the front lines trying to help people combat this virus. I wanted to do something to show my support and appreciation for what they are doing for us.” Hoye reached out to a friend whose father is a cardiologist and was told that Jersey Shore University Medical Center needed and deserved donations for its work during the pandemic. He was then able to set up the Jersey Shore Marathon Fundraiser. The next challenge for Hoye was setting up a virtual marathon. He felt that using a treadmill would make it easier to control everything and give him an opportunity to live-stream his effort. Running long distances is something Hoye is used to. He is a four-year member

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of the Rumson-Fair Haven cross country, winter track, and spring track and field teams. In winter track, Hoye mainly competed in the 800-meter run. During the spring, he would run the 1,600-meter and 3,200-meter events, while also competing in the long jump. Hoye was named a senior captain for all three squads this school year. Next up was figuring out how to livestream the virtual marathon. That is where Hoye’s friend and Rumson Fair-Haven Student Government Association President Peyton Ming, 18, joined the cause. Ming and Hoye have been friends since middle school and played together on the Ocean Township United Soccer Association U-14 club team. The two young men have always tried to conquer new adventures and Ming saw the marathon as another adventure he and Hoye could do to help others. Ming was able to use the online platform Open Broadcaster Software to livestream the virtual marathon and link it to his personal YouTube account for people to watch. “This adventure was to help others on a whole different level,” Ming said. “Putting it all together felt like being in an ESPN control room. It was a great experience to be a part of.” The stage was now set for Hoye to step on the treadmill and tackle the 26.2-mile race. From the start of the marathon, Ming was alongside Hoye via a virtual screen as the host of the event, cheering on his friend to help him push through the challenge of running a marathon. Many people tuned in to watch Hoye run and they sent words of encouragement through a chat box. Ming relayed the good wishes to Hoye as he ran toward his goal. Some people even called Ming to cheer on Hoye through his phone’s speaker. Ming also announced the donations that were made during the marathon. The marathon posed its challenges, but Hoye met them head on as he continued to will himself to finish the race. Five hours and 21 minutes after taking his first steps, Hoye reached the end of his marathon journey with his family members and Ming giving him a round of applause. “It was all worth it,” Hoye said. “I am very happy with all the support I got during the marathon. It was great to see the community come together to support our

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Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School senior Bobby Hoye gets set to run a 26.2-mile virtual marathon to raise money for healthcare employees at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune.

healthcare workers.” The marathon was clicked on more than 1,400 times, Ming said, and had up to 73 viewers at once watching the event live. The marathon raised $5,295 by the end of the live-stream. As of May 6, the Jersey Shore Marathon Fundraiser had raised more than $7,400. Hoye said the goal going into the marathon was to raise $5,000. After passing that mark, he raised his goal to $10,000. Seeing a pandemic change everything for them during their final months at Rumson-Fair Haven, Hoye and Ming said they took pride in being able to set up the virtual marathon and will remember the day when they look back on their senior year of high school.

Ming’s next chapter will be attending Chapman University, Orange, Calif., where he intends to study graphic design. Hoye will be making his way to Virginia to begin a joint five-year program through Roanoke College and Virginia Tech University to earn degrees in physics and environmental engineering. He said he is planning to compete for Roanoke’s cross country and track and field squads. “I want this (virtual marathon) to inspire people and give them hope,” Hoye said. “Our healthcare workers are not giving up. We can’t either.” For more information, visit the website at www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ marathonfundraiser?newPage=True

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Groups work together to create personal protective face shields MIDDLETOWN – The Middletown Township Public Library and the Middletown Township Public School District have been working together to make reusable personal protective equipment (PPE) face shields for individuals who are working on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Face shields have already been delivered to township emergency services personnel and employees who deal with the public directly. Volunteers have been making more PPE for local medical professionals and first responders, according to a press release from the municipality. The collaborative effort began when a library patron reached out to see if her sister, who is a nurse, could use face shields

that were made by 3D printers, knowing the library has one. Included in her note were links to directions on how to make a face shield on a 3D printer, according to the press release. Library Director Heather Andolsen and her colleague Ebony Reeves started working on the plastic visor piece of the face shield on their 3D printer, however, the printer can only successfully make smaller plastic items. At that point, Andolsen reached out to Township Administrator Tony Mercantante and Mayor Tony Perry with the idea to see if they could connect the library with the school district to see if they could use the school district’s commercial grade 3D

printers, according to the press release. Enter Marc Siegel, education technology specialist, who volunteered to use some 3D printers from the school district – coordinated by school district Business Administrator Amy Doherty and Manager of Information Services David Siwiak – and print the plastic part of the visors, according to the press release. Mercantante sent along a medically approved design for the visors. Public Works Director Ted Maloney procured the plastic shields donated by Middletown’s All American Print Shop. Siegel then printed more than 100 plastic visors and the plastic visors along with the face shields were delivered to the library to be assembled, ac-

cording to the press release. Library staff members Wendy LaTona, John Driscoll and Ed Morgado played with the design and followed a template, created by Seigel, showing how to punch holes in the film to finish constructing the shields. “Mr. Siegel is well-versed in the use of these printers and has been a wonderful resource for us in making these face shields,” Andolsen said. “The face shields are easy to make so we will continue to assemble as many as our local health care workers and first responders need.” Health care workers or first responders who are in need of a face shield may email refmtpl@gmail.com or call 732-671-3700, ext. 320.

Scharfenberger: Follow ‘common sense’ protocols when reopening

ew Jersey Assemblyman Gerry Scharfenberger (R-Monmouth) has composed a set of what he is calling common sense protocols small businesses could implement to start down the road to safe economic recovery as the 2020 coronavirus pandemic continues to grip the state. Scharfenberger, of Middletown, represents District 13, which serves Aberdeen Township, Atlantic Highlands, Fair Haven, Hazlet, Highlands, Holmdel, Keansburg, Keyport, Little Silver, Marlboro, Middletown, Monmouth Beach, Oceanport, Rumson, Sea Bright and Union Beach. In a May 7 press release, he said, “Without a doubt, the impact which COVID-19 has had on New Jersey’s health and economic well-being has been overwhelming. “However, by Trenton failing to offer residents a detailed reopening plan and

delays continuing with unemployment claims, it only grows their heavy concerns; they deserve to have clarity in a strategy for the future. “That is why today I, along with several of my colleagues in the Assembly, have authored a set of common sense recommendations for virtually every business in New Jersey that will allow them to begin operating safely, while protecting those most vulnerable among us,” Scharfenberger said. “People are in danger of losing their homes, their livelihood and their way of life. This has to end, we need to show them there is light at the end of the tunnel,” he said. Scharfenberger, who said he was cognizant of the hardships already facing New Jersey’s small businesses and residents, said the economic burdens would continue to increase with each day officials delay.

“New Jersyans have endured unprecedented job losses, business closings and mandatory lockdowns, and have nobly sacrificed freedoms in the name of public health. “We owe it to them to offer a plan that seeks to reopen the economy and allow them to get back to work for their own financial health. “When owners and employees are dependent upon a business for their livelihood and to put food on the table for their families, there is no such thing as a ‘nonessential’ business. “As such, it is imperative that we begin the steady process of reopening New Jersey’s economy,” Scharfenberger said. On May 6, Gov. Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 138 which extends the public health emergency that was declared on March 9 and extended on April 7.

Middletown officials secure new energy agreement MIDDLETOWN – Municipal officials in Middletown have entered into a renewable energy agreement through Tradition Energy, one of the nation’s largest independent energy risk management and procurement advisers. The renewable electricity purchase will offset 100% of the township’s conventional energy usage and reduce costs, according to the press release from the municipality. “This new electrical energy arrangement will save the township 10% vs. our previous contract and at the same time move our percentage of renewables for

electricity from 25% to 100%,” Mayor Tony Perry said. “Not only are we excited to secure these savings for taxpayers, but we are also able to achieve a major environmental win for our township,” he said. Historically, Middletown purchased its energy through a local aggregation group. At the time, low rates were achieved by aggregating multiple municipality energy loads, but there was less flexibility, according to the press release. “Tradition Energy offered Middletown a better alternative by giving us the abil-

ity to react quickly to market opportunities or pursue unique goals such as purchasing renewable energy and constructing on-site solar generation on our land,” Township Administrator Tony Mercantante said. “Middletown has achieved what more and more municipalities are learning: you can have it all – both meet your renewable energy goals and reduce your costs,” said Alan Kurzer, the CEO of Tradition Energy. “Our hats are off to the hard work everyone did to make this procurement victory possible for the township.”

The latest executive order keeps the public health emergency in place through at least June 5. “Extending this declaration ensures we can continue using every resource at our disposal to mitigate the spread of (the coronavirus). “But I want to ensure this extension is not interpreted to mean we are reconsidering our path forward or changing course on the principles I laid out last week in the ‘Road Back’ plan. “We will continue to stand by these principles and protect public health as we responsibly take steps to get the economy moving again,” Murphy said in a press release. The coronavirus pandemic had claimed the lives of more than 8,800 New Jersey residents as of May 8.

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Middletown purchases land on Hubbard Avenue

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MIDDLETOWN – The Township Committee will purchase a 1.35-acre parcel at 85 Hubbard Ave., demolish an existing home and preserve the tract as open space. About two-thirds of the property is wetlands and marsh, according to Township Administrator Anthony Mercantante. Committee members confirmed the $517,043 purchase price of the property with the passage of a resolution during a meeting on May 4. Officials previously adopted an ordinance authorizing the purchase of the property from Michael and Natalie Pugliese. A purchase and sale agreement was

subsequently entered into with regard to the property. The purchase price, inclusive of closing costs, will be funded exclusively from Middletown’s open space trust fund without any borrowing and with possible grants, according to the resolution that was passed by Mayor Tony Perry, Deputy Mayor Anthony Fiore, Committeewoman Patricia Snell, Committeeman Rick Hibell and Committeeman Kevin Settembrino. “This developed piece of property will become open space,” Perry said. “The township’s purchase of this property will enhance the safety of students walking to and from the River Plaza School. That’s a win for students and parents who are walking on Hubbard Avenue.”

ParkFest 2020 music festival to become socially distant

very year, the borough of Highlands partners with presenters Cranston Dean and Telegraph Hill Records to host an outdoor event with diverse genres of music, activities and vendors to raise money for charity. This year, instead of canceling the event due to the restrictions amidst the coronavirus pandemic, they are leveraging technology to keep the spirit alive by bringing more than 20 musical acts, children’s activities and lifestyle demonstrations to computer screens on May 16 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., according to a press release. While the event is free, donations for United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties and Heartstrings music programs will be encouraged during the 12-hour live stream, according to the press release. United Way is assisting the community by providing resources for individuals who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 crisis, and Heartstrings is working to set up live or virtual music programs for Highlands residents this summer, according to the press release. Donations to United Way of Monmouth

and Ocean Counties may be made at www. uwmoc.org/ParkFest2020, and donations to Heartstrings are accepted at www.paypal.me/heartstringsmusicnj Under the federal CARES Act, donations up to $300 will receive a tax break in addition to the standard deduction, even if the tax return is not itemized, according to the press release. The ParkFest 2020 lineup, including live musicians, story time for children, cooking, fitness and yoga demonstrations, is available on facebook.com/highlandparkfest This page will also host the link for the live-stream and information about local sponsors who made the event possible. As a bonus, Telegraph Hill will tap into its extensive music vault and provide select concert clips of recent Jersey Shore shows for an additional hour from 10-11 p.m. At 11 p.m., viewers will be transported to the Chubby Pickle for an after-show featuring Cranston Dean, the Foes of Fern and Dan Apy. Additional details are available on the Highlands Parkfest 2020 Facebook Page or www.HighlandsBorough.org

DATEBOOK • The National Association of Women Business Owners Central and Northern New Jersey chapter invites women business owners and professionals to two online business events, on May 14 and May 28 at 4 p.m. The meetings will be held on Zoom and are free. Details and links to online registration for both events are at http://nawbocnnj.org/upcoming-events/. Upon registering for the events, log-in information for the Zoom event will be sent via email. NAWBO is offering $45 off its registration fee for new members through May 31. Membership details are at www.nawbo.org

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LETTERS Chelsea has 30 years of caring for seniors

helsea Senior Living operates 21 assisted living residences in New Jersey and New York. During the horrific COVID-19 pandemic, our senior population has been the most vulnerable to sickness and possible death because of preexisting medical conditions, diminished immune systems, the natural processes of aging and the fast spread of this particular virus. COVID-19 is also 10 times more lethal than the flu. We recognized early-on that the coronavirus would pose an existential threat to our residents because we conduct year-round surveillance against other infectious diseases like the flu, norovirus and pneumonia and are painfully aware of the effects of quarantine and isolation on our population. Contrary to what officials and bureaucrats at various levels of government have portrayed, an assisted living (AL) residence is not the same as a nursing home. AL communities are homes to older Americans who require assistance with daily activities such as dressing, grooming, making it to meals on time and basic mobility. Our AL residents are generally not bed-bound and do not require full time medical and nursing attention. They come to us as independent men and women and we strive to facilitate their independence while also keeping them safe and healthy. Our own regulatory agencies, including the New Jersey and New York departments of health, along with local and regional health departments, continue to lump us together with nursing homes. Our industry has become a whipping boy for governmental agencies at the highest levels which are now scapegoating their own lack of action early in the pandemic. Highly publicized lapses in care and high death rates at a very few nursing homes have cast a pall over the entire senior living/senior care industry and sparked knee-jerk responses from politicians and bureaucrats hellbent on showing they suddenly care. These

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responses include surprise inspections at properties that have suffered high absenteeism among employees, unrealistic new surveillance requirements with no regard to the ability of a community to carry them out, let alone their actual effectiveness, and an overall attitude that we are lax in our care as a default setting. The long term care industry has been left on its own to acquire personal protective equipment (PPE), hand sanitizer and testing. We received no support from the New Jersey or New York state health departments. Instead, we initiated our own ban on visitation, our own standards for screening employees and our own standards for surveillance and testing of residents. We care for those who are sick. If they become very sick, we get them to the hospital in a timely fashion. Most of our residents and staff who have been hospitalized have recovered. It is a great loss to us when any one of them dies. The state agencies have been woefully behind on all of it and are now playing catch-up by smacking down on operators as though we are the cause of the disease instead of victims. Chelsea has a 30-year history of caring for senior citizens, first as a nursing home provider and then starting in the late ’80s as a pioneer of assisted living. It’s tragic that the coronavirus has become a feared fact of life and that our government, even today, seems unable to respond effectively to the threat. We urge our state departments of health to provide actual solutions to obstacles to care instead of handing out blocks of blame and issuing pointless directives to overwhelmed care staffs.

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Beloved Matawan teacher and veteran passes away at 100

man Brett Cannon presented Lloyd with a certificate which recognized him for his six-decade career in education and his sert MATAWAN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Recognized by his vice to the nation during World War II. -hometown as an esteemed educator, F. Lloydâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter Deborah previously wHoward Lloyd Jr.Â of Matawan died at the said her father taught English, British litdage of 100 on April 19. erature and journalism at Mam Lloyd, who was a World tawan Regional High School dWar II veteran, taught at Mafor 62 years. rtawan Regional High School Matawan-Aberdeen Refor more than 60 years. gional School District Superinn His daughter, Elizabeth tendent of Schools Joseph Ma-Lloyd-Kimbrel, spoke on bejka said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are saddened to dhalf of her siblings, Deborah report the passing of Howard eLloyd and Richard Lloyd. She Lloyd, whose name became -said her father passed away synonymous with Matawan nat his home on Main Street. High School during his rerA memorial service for Lloyd markable 62-year tenure as an -will be held at a later date. English teacher there. â&#x20AC;Ś His - â&#x20AC;&#x153;He died of natural causes, centennial birthday in Novemfand peacefully, at the age of ber sparked a borough-wide e100 years and 5 months. His celebration. He was a fixture in F. Howard Lloyd Jr. rmind and wit were as sharp as our community for decades and -ever, but his body was just tired he will be missed by all.â&#x20AC;? sout,â&#x20AC;? Lloyd-Kimbrel said. During World War II, Lloyd served in Last fall, on Nov. 22, Lloydâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. His seryorganized a community celebration during vice in the armed forces took him to North gwhich his family members and more than Africa, Sicily and Rome. s70 residents gathered on the front lawn of â&#x20AC;&#x153;His main job was to blow up mineehis house to celebrate his 100th birthday. fields and build bridges in front of the army r Mayor Joseph Altomonte and CouncilBy VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer

so they could pursue (the enemy),â&#x20AC;? Deborah Lloyd said. She said her father joined the army following Japanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Elizabeth Lloyd-Kimbrel said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Beloved by everyone, he was a wonderful father, a great and unforgettable teacher, a true gentleman, an invaluable friend, a

proud U.S. Army World War II veteran and a member of the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Greatest Generation.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was a crossword puzzle maker extraordinaire and a real hometown boy who always had a twinkle in his eye. He went the way he wanted to go. Like Frank Sinatra, that other Jersey boy [sang], he did it his way.â&#x20AC;?

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Remembering Kirk Douglas, His Legacy In Film With a career that spanned seven decades, the steely-eyed star commanded the screen. By John Hogan, ReMIND Magazine Spartacus (1960) Stanley Kubrick’s Academy Awardwinning Roman gladiator swords-and-sandals epic is perhaps Kirk Douglas’ most famous role, which is fitting since this is a story for — and of — the ages. Douglas was all sinew and constrained rage as the leader of a mass slave rebellion in ancient Rome. His insurrection inspires his fellow slaves to fight back, which in turn leads to some of the most thrilling and visually arresting fight scenes ever created by the golden age of Hollywood. Gunfight at the O.K. Corral (1957) Douglas as Doc Holliday opposite Burt Lancaster’s Wyatt Earp, with a screenplay

by Leon Uris? That’s a sure shot for a successful Western. As the two friends and their gang face off against the ClantonMcLowery gang in that Tombstone, Ariz., vacant lot, cinematic history was made.

Ace in the Hole (1951) Douglas excelled at playing characters who were morally complex — and even downright scoundrels. In this dark drama from writer/director Billy Wilder, Douglas is reporter Chuck Tatum, who amplifies a tragedy for his personal gain. How it all plays out is twisted and sad, but with Douglas at the helm, the cynical story’s impact hits home.

Lust for Life (1956) Douglas scored his third (and, sadly, final) Oscar nomination — he lost to Yul Brynner in The King and I — for his riveting portrayal of Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh. Vincente Minnelli directed the drama, which also starred Anthony Quinn as fellow artist Paul Gauguin. Douglas craftily displays versatility and gravitas as van Gogh faces crippling depression that threatens to prevent him from realizing his creative potential. Lonely Are the Brave (1962) Douglas once said that he considered this his best movie, and he may have been right. It’s a tribute to rugged individualism and an allegory for a changing America —

and American dream — all told beautifully through the eyes of rebellious cowboy John Burns (Douglas). Champion (1949) Douglas’ first Oscar nomination came for his searingly good performance as rags-to-riches boxer “Midge” Kelly, a prizefighter who goes from having literally nothing to having it all but loses sight of who he truly is along the way. Seven Days in May (1964) Sublimely terrifying, this Cold War thriller — screenplay by The Twilight Zone‘s Rod Serling, based on a bestselling novel — stars Douglas as Col. “Jiggs” Casey, who uncovers a plot to overthrow the American president. Making the plan even more disturbing: The coup d’état is planned by the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (Burt Lancaster).

Paths of Glory (1957) Challenging and often controversial, Paths of Glory, directed by Stanley Kubrick, made a bold antiwar statement. Douglas stars as Col. Dax, who leads a troop of French soldiers in World War I. After a failed battle in which his soldiers refused to fight in what would be certain suicide, some of Dax’s men are put on trial, and Dax acts as their lawyer. The morally complex character of Dax offered Douglas an opportunity to show off his nuanced skills, particularly during his closing arguments, a plaintive appeal to spare the A lives of his former soldiers.

1 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea _6 (1954) s Douglas took to the high seas as 9 sailor Ned Land in this beloved adapta- 1 tion of Jules Verne’s tale of Capt. Nemo S 1 (James Mason) and his submarine, the e Nautilus. Filmed in CinemaScope and 1 glorious color, the sci-fi flick may have p originally been intended for kids, but the 1 unprecedented adventure, with Douglas’ 1 heroic character ably saving the day, was 1 1 embraced by fans of all ages. t 2 The Strange Love of Martha Ivers t (1946) 2 Here is where the star was born. But it 2 took a lucky break — no less than Lauren 2 Bacall helped Douglas win his film debut 2i role in this noir drama. She recommended 3 producer Hal B. Wallis go see the play 3 Douglas was in, which led to the former s Broadway actor getting his big break as m the alcoholic, sappy husband of the titular 3 3 heroine (Barbara Stanwyck). Critics 4 immediately took notice, and so did the d world. 4 w

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Ram 1500 (Continued from page 10)

which should be noted include: a split tailgate, so you don’t have to lower the entire gate; the ability to raise and lower the suspension height to four different settings at the push of a button; a locking differential for off-roading; and lockable side storage cabinets on the out side of both sides of the pickup bed. The Ram 1500 gets an impressive 5-star overall rating in the government’s crash tests

as well. Moreover, the EPA estimates the annual fuel cost to run this truck to be $1,950 as it uses about 4.2 gallons of diesel fuel per every 100 miles driven. While the pickup field is crowded, the Dodge Ram 1500 is an impressive entry into this arena. Anyone, who is considering buying or leasing a pickup would be remiss not to consider one of the Ram 1500 models. Peter Perrotta’s On The Road column appears weekly. Comments and suggestions are welcome. He can be contacted at peter@capitalmotorcars.com

Superintendent (Continued from page 1)

“Although the Board of Education will take action on my retirement (on May 13), I will remain in my position until Sept. 1. This will allow me to close out the school year, assist in writing the new strategic plan and provide the board with ample time to find my replacement. “I am very grateful for the support I have received from students, staff and parents during my tenure. The success we have achieved together was only possible due to our talented and dedicated educators

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and staff who work tirelessly on behalf of our outstanding students every day, as well as our supportive board. “The true evidence of the success of the Middletown schools can be found in the performance of our exceptional students. Our students’ resilience during this challenging time continues to provide inspiration for all of us. “The Middletown school community will always hold a special place in my heart and I will continue to display my #MTPS pride going forward,” George wrote. Board of Education President Pamela Rogers told the Independent, “While Dr. George will be missed, the board is happy for him as he embarks on his next journey. We have every confidence he will help us to smooth the transition to new leadership and look forward to finishing out the 202025 strategic plan together.”

Housing (Continued from page 1)

significant, unanticipated expenses for crucial actions needed to protect lives, such as constant cleaning and sanitizing, and the related supplies needed to keep their housing facilities safer due to the coronavirus response,” Smith said. “One of the ways to stop the virus is to keep a cleaner, sanitized environment.” These additional CARES funds will go to the Freehold Housing Authority ($20,933) and the Red Bank Housing Authority ($48,473), according to the press release. “These federal coronavirus HUD grants will boost local efforts to protect vulnerable populations and allow our local housing authorities to have more resources to bring about the safest possible environment for the communities they serve,” Smith said.

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