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Aberdeen appoints new deputy chief, promotes officers By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer

unicipal officials in Aberdeen Township have announced three hires and four promotions in the Aberdeen Township Police Department. A ceremony was held at the municipal building on Sept. 16. Capt. Alan Geyer was promoted to deputy chief. The deputy chief’s position has been open since Rick Derechailo was promoted to chief in January 2019, according to municipal officials. Geyer joined the police department in 1987. His previous service includes six years in the Detective Bureau, followed by an assignment to the Traffic Safety Bureau as a traffic sergeant. In other personnel news, Matthew Lloyd was promoted to the rank of captain, Craig Hausmann was promoted to the rank of lieutenant and Raymond Campbell was promoted to the rank of sergeant. Lloyd is an 18-year veteran of the police department who served for three years with the Bayshore Narcotics Task Force. He also served in the Traffic Division. In 2018, Lloyd was promoted to lieutenant and assigned as patrol commander in the Operations Division. Hausmann joined the department in September 2001 and has served as the instructor in the Law Enforcement Against Drugs program. He was promoted to sergeant and assigned to the Patrol Division in 2018. Campbell is a 14-year veteran of the police department, joining as a dispatcher shortly after he graduated from high school. During his time in the police department, he has served as a firearms instructor and

Aberdeen Township Police Department Capt. Alan Geyer takes the oath of office and becomes the police department’s new deputy chief during a ceremony on Sept. 16. Geyer joined the police department in 1987.

was selected to serve on the Monmouth County Rapid Deployment Force. The three new police officers, all of whom are from the township, are Andrew Gioia, Liam Gallagher and Thomas Wagner. They have been assigned to the Patrol Division and will replace officers who recently retired, according to municipal officials.

Gioia, 26, earned a bachelor’s degree from John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York and previously worked as a police officer at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft. He is a volunteer fireman with Aberdeen Township Hose and Chemical No. 1. Gallagher, 23, earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from the Univer-

sity of Scranton, Pa. He was previously employed as a special law enforcement officer in the Keansburg Police Department. Wagner, 25, earned a degree in criminal justice from Kutztown University, Kutztown, Pa. He previously worked as a special law enforcement officer in the Sea Girt Police Department.

Monmouth County announces mail-in ballot drop box locations

he Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has announced mail-in ballot drop box locations for the Nov. 3 general election. The election is topped by the race for president between Republican Donald J. Trump and Democrat Joseph Biden. There are also races for federal offices, county of-

fices, municipal offices and school boards, and public questions. Gov. Phil Murphy has directed that with the 2020 coronavirus pandemic still an issue in New Jersey, the Nov. 3 general election will primarily be conducted by mailin ballot. The July 7 primary election was conducted in the same manner.

“Regardless of the state mandated changes, it is essential to have your vote counted for the general election,” said Freeholder Lillian G. Burry, liaison to the Board of Elections. “On Nov. 3, there will be limited in-person polling locations with only paper (provisional) ballots available.” Voting machines will be unavailable,

except for Americans with Disabilities Act-accessible ballot marking devices, according to a press release from the county. All registered voters will receive a mail-in ballot for the Nov. 3 election. A sample ballot will be available online at monmouthcountyvotes.com, according to

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iberty State Park in Jersey City – the Q: Sam, is it true the effort to create state’s most popular park, with more Liberty State Park began with a canoe than five million annual visitors – ride taken by your father in 1958? has been called New Jersey’s Central Park. But it has something Central Park Sam: I was 7 years old when my parents doesn’t have: spectacular views of the Stat- took my sister and me to see the Statue of ue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the Manhattan Liberty. We got to the statue and my father skyline, New York Harbor and the Verraz- looked toward Jersey City and saw an eyezano Narrows Bridge. sore, junk-strewn, desolate waterfront. This state we’re in got good news reHe got the vision of creating a beautiful cently when the New Jersey Department park on the waterfront to honor the Statue of Environmental Protection (DEP) an- of Liberty, provide open space for the peonounced it will move ahead with long-dis- ple of our city and state, and provide access cussed plans to improve Liberty State Park from New Jersey to the Statue of Liberty. by cleaning up contaminated land in its inA year later, he went to the local newsterior section and opening it to the public. paper to see what he could do to dramatize The restoration will the idea. The editor said expand the park’s usable GUEST COLUMN “Why don’t you go out in acreage by 40%, with over a rowboat?” He ended up • 7 miles of new trails. going out in a canoe and Two of the plan’s most MICHELE S. BYERS it was a seven-minute caenthusiastic supporters are noe ride with a reporter to Sam Pesin, son of park show the close proximity founder Morris Pesin and president of the of the neglected shoreline of Jersey City to Friends of Liberty State Park; and Greg Lady Liberty. Remaud, head of the New York-New Jersey Baykeeper advocacy group. Q: The first section of Liberty State As the state prepares to introduce park Park opened in 1976 during the nation’s restoration plans at a public meeting this Bicentennial. What was its impact on fall, Sam and Greg spoke with the New the area? Jersey Conservation Foundation about the park, its history, their hopes for its future Sam: My father always said the park and why New Jerseyans should support the would be a catalyst for economic developrestoration. Here are some highlights: ment of the waterfront and he was right. The area is now filled with condos and Q: Why is Liberty State Park so im- towers. portant to all of New Jersey? Greg: It’s now known as New Jersey’s Sam: Liberty State Park is priceless “Gold Coast.” It’s some of the state’s most and sacred public land – a very scarce valuable land. urban open space in a densely populated area. The park has been shown, especially Q: The Friends of Liberty State Park during the pandemic, to be essential for and the NY-NJ Baykeeper have been emotional health, physical health, mental fighting for 25 years to get the interior of health and spiritual health. It’s so crucial the park – once the site of railroad yards to the quality of life of urban people, and it – cleaned up and opened to the public. certainly uplifts the spirits of all who visit. What needs to be done?

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One World Trade Center, also known as the Freedom Tower, as seen from Liberty State Park, Jersey City, on Sept. 22. The sprawling park is an oasis in northern New Jersey and provides visitors with views of lower Manhattan, Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. Automotive................................................... 14 Classified...................................................... 16

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Greg: Hudson County is among the most densely populated counties in the country and there’s not a lot of green spaces, especially large green spaces. You come to Liberty State Park and there are natural treasures, cultural treasures, historical treasures, recreational treasures. There’s something for everyone, with great iconic symbols that people from around the world enjoy.

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the press release. A mail-in ballot may be returned through the United States Postal Service or voters may place their completed mail-in ballot in a drop box by 8 p.m. Nov. 3 at one of the following locations: Aberdeen Township municipal building, 1 Aberdeen Square; Allentown Borough Hall, 8 N. Main St.; Eatontown municipal building (rear entrance), 47 Broad St.; And, Freehold Township, Monmouth County Board of Elections Office, Special Services Complex Building (side entrance), 300 Halls Mill Road; Also, Hazlet, Hazlet Agency – New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, 1374 Route 36 (Airport Plaza); Howell municipal building (rear entrance), 4567 Route 9 North; Manalapan municipal building; 120 Route 522 (at Taylors Mills Road); And, Middletown, Croydon Hall, 900 Leonardville Road; Middletown municipal building, 1 Kings Highway; Red Bank municipal building, 90 Monmouth St.; Rumson Borough Hall (front parking lot), 80 E. River Road. For more information about the 2020 general election, contact the Board of Elections at 732-431-7802 or go to the website www.monmouthcountyvotes.com

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Lynda Carter: Super Hero, Wonder Woman The Story Of The Woman Who Came To Play Wonder Woman In The Hit ABC And CBS TV Series Is A Wonder Unto Itself By David Cohea, ReMIND Magazine

t 24 years old, Lynda Carter was already an accomplished singer and Miss World USA titleholder when she decided to try her hand at acting. She had picked up some bit parts in TV shows like Nakia and Matt Helm, as well as a few B-movies. But she had almost exhausted her savings and was getting ready to return to her home state of Arizona when her manager informed her that she had landed the part of Wonder Woman for the new series. Carter was well aware that her natural gifts had helped land her the part, and given that she would be parading around in the skimpiest of comic book outfits, she was warned by one of the show’s producers that women would be jealous of her.

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busy. In 1980 she made a guest appearance on The Muppet Show and then starred in a series of TV musical specials, singing with the likes of Kenny Rogers, Tom Jones and Ray Charles. She played Rita Hayworth in the CBS telemovie The Love Goddess, gueststarred in several Bob Hope TV specials and sang the national anthem at the 1988 Democratic National Convention. In 2007 she began touring a onewoman musical cabaret show, An Intimate Evening With Lynda Carter, and in 2009 her second album At Last reached No. 10 on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart. Her third album Crazy Little Things came out in 2011, and in 2018 her fourth album Red Rock ‘n’ Blues featured two vocals with daughter Jessica Carter Altman. Carter has gotten a lot of mileage out of her time playing Wonder Woman, but we suspect she’s been able to do that because she already had most of that wonder inside.

Will there be more episodes of ‘Away’ on Netflix? Question: My husband and I watched the entire first season of Away on Netflix this past weekend and thought it was terrific. Are there plans for Season 2? If so, when might that become available? Thanks for all that you do to point us to worthwhile television. —Gwen Matt Roush: My pleasure, especially when it comes to a show like this. While I agreed in my review with some critics that the soapy earthbound subplots grew a bit tiresome, the events on the way to Mars were almost always gripping, and the cast (from Hilary Swank on down) sold it. So I’m hopeful we’ll see more. No word from Netflix yet, and if it does get picked up, it could be a long wait — they’d have to finish the entire season before it could premiere, and the pandemic has delayed many production starts, so hard to be definitive on either of your questions. But

it’s hard to imagine Netflix investing this much into the show not to give the crew a chance to return to Earth in a sequel. Question: Has New Amsterdam been canceled? I really hope not. I love all the characters and the story lines and will really miss it. —Linda Matt Roush: It’s the opposite of canceled. New Amsterdam has been renewed for three more seasons. But like many shows this year, its premiere has been delayed by the coronavirus until early 2021. To submit questions to TV Critic Matt Roush, go to: tvinsider.com

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Educator attains position of superintendent during challenging times By STEVEN BASSIN Staff Writer

MIDDLETOWN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; It was Mary Ellen Walkerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dream when she started her career in the education field 25 years ago to become a teacher for the Middletown Township Public Schools. Walker grew up in Middletown and wanted the opportunity to be a teacher in the community she has lived in her entire life. She got a chance to be a student-teacher at Middletown South High School when she was working toward her masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in teaching at Montclair State University, but ended up beginning her teaching career in the nearby Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District. After several years spent teaching in Matawan-Aberdeen and then in the Freehold Regional High School District, Walker got a call from a teacher she had worked with at Middletown South who was then in an administrative position in Middletown. The call led to the opportunity Walker had always dreamed of as she accepted a position to become a business teacher at Middletown North High School in early 1998. Fast forward to the 2020-21 school year and Walker has risen through the administrative ranks of the school district, while raising three children who are Middletown graduates, to the position of superintendent of schools. After working in administrative positions in the school district for 11 years, including asÂ assistant superintendent, Walker was tapped by the Board of Education to succeed William George as superintendent. The promotion coincided with the start of the new academic year.

In a letter to the community, Walker years ago. wrote, â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is my pleasure to welcome you After Walker had spent more than four to the start of the 2020-21 school year as years in the position, district administrators your new superintendent of schools. decided to change the title of the position â&#x20AC;&#x153;Although I have had the pleasure of to assistant superintendent since the job degetting to know many of you during my 22 scriptions were the same, she said. years as a teacher and adminisGeorge spent nine years as trator in Middletown, I would Middletownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s superintendent like to take this opportunity to and he and Walker had worked officially introduce myself and together in recent months to to express my gratitude toward formulate a plan to reopen this great district. schools, which had been â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a lifelong resident of closed since March during the Middletown and a parent of 2020 coronavirus pandemic. three successful Middletown â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is important to recoggraduates, I feel deeply dedinize the immense efforts of so cated to the Middletown school many people in the Middlecommunity. Further, my protown community (who helped fessional experiences in the to reopen the schools in Sepfields of finance and education tember),â&#x20AC;? she wrote. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our staff have prepared me to lead our is very excited to welcome our district in all areas of instrucstudents back into our classtion, operations and business. rooms, which is only possible Mary Ellen Walker â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am committed to this as a result of the efforts of our district and I will passionately school community members lead our school community to the attain- who worked on the Reopening Commitment of our collective goals and to the real- tee this summer, as well as the commuization of our collective vision,â&#x20AC;? she wrote. nity members who are currently serving Step by step, Walker moved up the on our building-level Pandemic Response ranks in the school district. She became a Teams.â&#x20AC;? building adviser at Middletown South and In an interview with the Independent, was subsequently named the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hu- Walker said she is thankful for the staff man resources director. members she has at the administration levWalker said her background in business el, and for the hard work the administrators helped her obtain the human resources and all of the teachers in the district have position. She has a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in done during the past few months that will business administration with a minor in ac- help make the reopening plan a success. counting from Monmouth University, West â&#x20AC;&#x153;My job will be easier because of the Long Branch. staff I have around me,â&#x20AC;? Walker said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We She earned a masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in edu- will be successful because of the hard work cational leadership from Georgian Court of our entire staff.â&#x20AC;? University, Lakewood, which helped lead Walker said since school began, she has to her being named district director 11 visited several buildings to observe how in-

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National Wildlife Federation certifies schoolyard habitat at St. Benedict School HOLMDEL – The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) has recognized that St. Benedict School in Holmdel has successfully created a certified schoolyard habitat through its Garden for Wildlife program. St. Benedict School has joined with more than 5,000 schools nationwide that have transformed their schoolyards into wildlife habitats that provide essential elements needed by all wildlife – natural food sources, clean water, cover and places to raise young, according to a press release. The habitat also serves as an outdoor education site where students can engage in cross-curricular learning in a hands-on way. Certification also makes a school’s certified wildlife habitat part of the Million Pollinator Garden Challenge, a national effort to restore critical habitat for pollinators, according to the press release. “We are excited to have another school join our growing list of more than 5,000 certified schoolyard habitats. Kids can now personally experience nature through hands-on learning in an outdoor environment,” said Liz Soper, director of K-12

programs for the NWF. “As teachers, we are excited to be able to provide hands-on learning opportunities for our students in an outdoor setting,” said Tara Guido, a kindergarten teacher at St. Benedict School. The habitat is open for all students in pre-kindergarten 3 through fifth grade at St. Benedict School. The students are enjoying lessons outside, planting seeds, counting the pond fish and smelling the roses, according to the press release. Students have dedicated garden space for planting and harvesting. The youngest learners spend their playtime climbing and sliding on the mini-hill, walking on the balance beam, climbing the geo-dome and using their imaginations in the playhouse, according to the press release. NWF’s Garden for Wildlife program encourages responsible gardening that helps pollinators and other wildlife thrive. It encourages planting with native species like milkweed and discouraging chemical pesticide use, according to the press release.

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High school sports teams set to begin 2020 fall campaign By STEVEN BASSIN Staff Writer

he 2020 high school fall sports season in New Jersey will begin this week. What many people thought may not have been possible because of the coronavirus pandemic is on the brink of beginning. “We hope we can get through a full season,” Holmdel High School football coach Jeff Rainess said. “Everyone across the state is doing the best they can to follow the protocols to make it safe. The kids know if they want to play, they have to be smart and do their part.” Boys and girls soccer teams will try to complete a 14-game schedule. Football teams will embark on a six-game regular season that will end on Nov. 7. A two-week postseason schedule will follow. Holmdel and Middletown South squared off in a scrimmage in Middletown on Sept. 24 and played to a 7-7 tie. Rainess was pleased to see his players, and especially his seniors, get the chance to play after much uncertainty during the past few months. “To me, the No. 1 blessing in all of this is to watch the seniors get to be with their buddies and do their thing on the field,” he said. “This is about relationships and these are things they are going to remember for the rest of their lives.” Middletown South Coach Steve Antonucci said the players deserve a chance to compete. “This is what we worked for all summer and hopefully we can keep it going,” Antonucci said. “This is some sort of normalcy and that’s what we are trying to give back to them.” Both teams’ offenses struggled in the scrimmage, with numerous turnovers. The Holmdel defense got an interception from senior Tighe Steineke. The Hornets’ stopped Middletown South twice inside the 10 to begin the scrimmage. Middletown South finished the first quarter with a touchdown run by Matt Mauro. Holmdel’s Jared Wong scored in the third quarter. The defense is typically ahead of the offense at the beginning of the season, Antonucci said, but this year even more because

of the limited amount of time teams have had to get their offensive reps in practice and in playing fewer scrimmages. Antonucci said he believes special teams play and how quickly offenses get in rhythm during the season will determine the outcome of most games. Red Bank Regional High School football coach Dave Schuman found creative ways during summer workouts that complied with the NJSIAA’s Return to Play guidelines. He used five-on-five drills to comply with regulations regarding the number of players in a drill. The players have not watched film together in a classroom. Instead, they will watch film with their position group or as a team through Zoom. “We have been able to pick up the pace in practice and get a lot in,” Schuman said. “It’s finally felt real to our guys that football is back. They are playing the sport they love. That sense of normalcy is good for them and helps kids in their development.” On the soccer field, Monmouth Regional High School boys coach Darren Spadavecchia set up practices differently to begin practices. Instead of all three levels (freshman, junior varsity and varsity) practicing together as they usually do at the start of preseason practices, the coach initially kept the groups apart. He has since had the JV practice against the varsity. Spadavecchia said most of his players were able to play a bit together on club or travel teams during the summer. The Falcons are getting set to open the season against Ocean Township at home in Tinton Falls on Oct. 1. The coach said his players are excited about the opportunity to have a season and he said they have done best they could under the circumstances to get ready for “hopefully” a complete season. “The kids are doing well and are staying positive,” Spadavecchia said. “They are really excited to get the season going. I’m happy to be back with everyone on the field.” Middletown North High School girls soccer coach Patricia Misciagna noted how important it would be to the Shore Conference to play a full season. She said that is more important than ever right now, given what everyone has gone through during

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Middletown South High School quarterback Tom Schork eludes a Holmdel defender during the Eagles’ scrimmage against the Hornets on Sept. 24 in Middletown. The coronavirus pandemic has delayed the start of the 2020 high school football season, but the Eagles will finally open the campaign on Oct. 2 when they host Long Branch.

the past seven months with the pandemic sweeping across New Jersey. “It will mean a lot to the Shore Conference for the schools to get through a successful season,” she said. “From what I can see, everyone is doing their job and stepping up to make sure they follow all the protocols to make this season happen.” When the Lions began practice, Misciagna employed a five-phase plan: conditioning/no soccer ball used by a player in their own pod; a player could only use her own soccer ball in her pod for footwork drills; two players could only pass the ball to each other; players could participate in one vs. one drills; and small sided play was eventually permitted in groups of five to 10

players. Because the preseason was set up differently this year, Misciagna anticipates making a lot of changes with personnel at the start of the season since the coaching staff has had a limited amount of time to evaluate each player. Misciagna said her players have made the most of the situation and believes the Lions will be competitive as they move from the Shore Conference B North Division to A North. “Even though we couldn’t do a lot this summer, the girls were just happy to be back out there and have made the most of it,” the coach said. “Everyone is just happy to be able to play again.”

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ter that there will be a public comment period. The public can help out by attending the public information meeting and then writing in support of the project. Anyone who wants more information can see the state’s press release at https:// www.nj.gov/dep/newsrel/2020/20_0037. htm or read more on the website https:// nj.gov/dep/nrr/restoration/liberty-statepark.html

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and cover with a soil cap. The area would then be restored to a mosaic of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, freshwater wetlands and a salt marsh. Unfortunately, most of the vegetation that’s there now will be lost. But the public’s safety comes first and we are supportive of the remediation. The area is going to get so much use, we want people to feel safe going there and not have to worry about their children touching the dirt. Trails will connect the Liberty Science Center with the park’s Nature Center for the first time.

Sam: This will be an international model for turning brownfields into a really e special, exciting and extraordinary natural wonderland for enjoyment, education and ecotourism – and, of course, for wildlife.

s Q: Is using state Natural Resource Damage funds the best way to make sure gthis restoration project becomes a reality?

e Greg: This is really a once in a lifetime funding opportunity. The project will cost etens of millions of dollars, which will come -from the Exxon natural resource damage settlement. These are not taxpayer dollars s– this is truly a “polluter pays” project. It offsets the damages to natural resources that occurred. y Q: What can the public do to learn more about and support this restoration? Greg: The DEP will be holding a virtual public information meeting this fall and af-

Deep thanks and appreciation to Sam and Greg for their long-term commitment to ensuring that Liberty State Park is truly a people’s park, and for their diligence in evaluating and responding to the multitude of proposals for park property over the years. Never doubt the power of dedicated individuals to make a huge difference. Thanks also to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection for its commitment to using Natural Resource Damage funds to fulfill the vision of this public open space gem in the midst of New Jersey’s most densely populated region. As the pandemic has shown, open space and access to nature are critically important to public health and well-being. With people relying on parks more than ever for outdoor recreation and spiritual nourishment, this project will make more of Liberty State Park available for the public to enjoy. Be sure to get out this fall and enjoy the beauty of Liberty State Park. In addition to the amazing views from the waterfront, there is the Richard Sullivan Natural Area, a 36-acre salt marsh named in honor of New Jersey’s first Department of Environmental Protection commissioner. Michele S. Byers is the executive director of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation, Far Hills. She may be reached at info@njconservation.org

Box Theatrics’ Off the Couch Play Festival – a virtual new works play festival dedicated to Out of the Box Theatrics’ mission to diversify American theater by providing an inclusive and accessible platform for artists and patrons, especially in times like these, according to the press release. “As a producer, I think it is our responsibility to find ways to continue to create meaningful work and support our community during the shutdown,” said Colleen Cook, the Holmdel Theatre Company’s executive director. “When Fredi presented this thought-provoking piece, Liz Flemming and I both agreed it was perfect for the Off the Couch series.” “I am very excited to be collaborating with the Holmdel Theatre Company on such a relevant piece of theater,” Flemming said. “When I first read this play I was a little uncomfortable. “In 12 pages I had to confront life after COVID, classism and society’s complacency. It’s not easy to hold up a mirror and

face what’s in front of you, but it’s so important. I hope this piece will spark conversation, leading our audiences to face what is uncomfortable and strive for change.” The cast for “Let the Chips Fall Where They May” is Jakeim Hart (“Sing Street”), Terry LaVell (“La Cage Aux Folles”), Gracie Winchester (“Annie Get Your Gun”), Ryan Clardy (“Mr. Irresistible”), and David Meenan (“42nd Street,” “A Chorus Line”). The presentation will livestream on Out of the Box Theatrics’ Facebook page and YouTube channel on Oct. 5 at 7:15 p.m. and is free to the public. Donations are encouraged. The Holmdel Theatre Company at the Duncan Smith Theater is a nonprofit, semiprofessional theater company dedicated to presenting fresh interpretations of classic plays as well as rarely presented modern dramas and comedies, according to the press release.

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t’s September. Fall is upon us. Time for new beginnings, right? So, we here at On The Road have an all new car to review for you this week – our first 2021 model, as well. South Korean auto maker Kia – a fast growing brand in the United States – has introduced an all new model – the 2021 Kia K5, a mid-sized rather upscale sedan that replaces its former Optima model. I recently had the pleasure of driving this vehicle Peter Perrotta for one week and came away with an overall positive impression, although there are some things I will nitpick. The K5 model I drove for the week was the EX model that carries a base sticker price of $27,990. My tester added a $3,400 premium package and $995 for destination and delivery, bringing the grand total sticker price to $32,365. Included in the premium package is: navigation with a 10.25 inch screen; Bose premium sound system; power seats; heated steering wheel; and a lot of advanced safety equipment. The overall outside look of this newly designed vehicle is a winner. This sedan has an aggressive and sporty sculpted stance that is capable of turning heads. “Gorgeous, outside and in,” is what the editors at Car and Driver boasted about the new K5. I would have to agree. Powering the new K5 is a 1.6 liter turbo charged 4 cylinder engine that is coupled with a smooth shifting 8-speed automatic transmission. This engine produces an impressive 180 horsepower and 195 pound feet of torque. The K5 drives like a more expensive sleek European luxury car, without carrying the high price tag. It’s athletic-able to complete lane changes and passing maneuvers without a hitch. It has enough power to cruise nicely at the higher speeds on the

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interstate. In fact, this mid-sized sedan sometimes is going a lot faster than the driver – namely me – realizes at times. Witness the one afternoon when I was hurrying back from lunch and got pulled over for doing 53 in a 35 mph speed zone. When I explained to the officer that I write car reviews, he let me go with just a warning. The interior of the K5 is well appointed with a lot of upscale and ergonomically friendly buttons and switches and a fairly responsive touch screen command system. However, I found the navigation system a bit troublesome. When you attempt to enter a destination address manually, it is very frustrating. There are very few addresses this navigation system seemed to be able to find easily. The best way around this glitch was for me to enter the general zip code of the destination I was headed to, rather than the exact address. Once I did that, I then was able to enter the exact address as a midway point along the route and the system was then able to find it. This is way too cumbersome and

time consuming. It probably can be corrected with a simple software upgrade. This Kia K5 is pretty miserly when it comes to drinking gas, too. It has an EPA fuel consumption rating of 31 miles per gallon overall – 27 in city driving and 37 on the highway. The EPA estimates that the K5 will cost about on average $1,300 a year for gas as it uses about 3.2 gallons of gas per every 100 miles driven. This 2021 K5 is too new and hasn’t been tested for the government’s 5 star safety crash test yet. The new K5 comes with a lot of impressive standard equipment, including: an 8 inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple Car play; rear view camera with dynamic guidelines; Sirius Satellite radio free for three months; leatherette seat trim; heated and ventilated front seats; and a whole lot more. As far as comfort and roominess go, the K5 passes the test. While it’s not an overly expansive mid-sized sedan it is designed well enough to get in and out of with ease even with its low stance to the ground.

The front and rear leg room is sufficient and the rear seat is fairly roomy as well. The first 2021 EX comes in front wheel drive only. A four wheel drive version is to be added later this year. Moreover, later this year, Kia will offer a significantly sportier GT version of the K5 featuring a more powerful engine, a panoramic sunroof and an added all wheel drive option. As is the case with all Kias, their standard warranty that comes with all of their models is one of the best available on the car market. The bumper to bumper limited warranty covers five years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first. The powertrain warranty covers 10 years or 100,000 miles. While the mid-sized sedan market is fastly shrinking – consumers are more and more going for the crossover and SUV models – if you are in the market for a midsized sedan at a reasonable price, the K5 is one to consider.

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3,484,721 751,912 375,470 315,721 4,576,873 62,327,606 1,692,023 73,524,326 840,785 1,377,518 12,652,144 10,247,892 6,163,588 123,666 2,270,435 48,666,139 (8,817,841) 73,524,326

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The above synopsis was prepared from the report of audit for the Township of Middletown Sewerage Authority for the year ended December 31, 2019. The audit was submitted by Meyler & Company,Certified Public Accountants and Registered Municipal Accountants. The Auditor noted a control deficiency relating to the reconciliation of the billing system to the financial system. A Corrective Action Plan outlining actions or be taken by the Authority to correct the control deficiency will be prepared in accordance with federal and state guidelines. A copy of the plan and related report will be on file and available for public inspection with the Executive Director no later than October 19, 2020 in compliance with directives from the Division of Local Government Services. Brian Rischman Executive Director Independent 9/30/2020 Fee: $103.68 Affidavit: $20.00

Township of Middletown Sewerage Authority Amended Notice of Meeting In consideration of Executive Orders 103 (Murphy 3/9/2020), 107 (Murphy 3/21/2020), and 108 (Murphy 3/21/2020) and N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq., public notice is hereby provided that the Township of Middletown Sewerage Authority Regular Public Meeting scheduled for October 19, 2020 at 7:30pm will be held via conference call. Public access to the meeting can be obtained by calling (646) 838-1692 and entering Conference Number 294 165 593# on the designated meeting time and date. Independent 9/30/2020 Fee: $17.28 Affidavit: $20.00

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