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GoFundMe account set up for teenager struck by vehicle in South Brunswick
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In honor of National Senior Center Month, the South Brunswick Senior Center/Office on Aging hosted a drive-by event for township senior citizens on Oct. 1. The South Brunswick Police Department assisted with traffic control and screening as Senior Center staff members provided lunch for senior citizens, catered by the Let’s Have a Ball food truck. Artis Senior Living of Princeton Junction, Magyar Bank and the Friends of the Senior Center sponsored the event. The Senior Center’s doors may be closed, but it is fully staffed and able to provide a host of services. Call 732-329-4000, ext. 7670 for more information.
Middlesex County develops interactive map for discovering local growers
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new online guide to Middlesex County’s growers and agricultural product producers, “Grown in Middlesex County,” will help residents find that perfect farmers’ market, Halloween pumpkin, fresh apples for apple pie, or fall flower and vegetable transplants, right from the backyard. The Grown in Middlesex County interactive map, which allows users to choose from farmers markets, U-Pick farms, and Christmas tree farms throughout the county, includes the farm’s address, phone number and website. “Locally grown produce isn’t just a trend, it’s environmentally friendly and a major part of our local economy,” Middle-
sex County Freeholder Director Ronald G. Rios said in a statement provided by the Middlesex County Office of Communication. “Our county’s new marketing campaign, Grown In Middlesex County, features an online guide to the best our local farms and agricultural producers have to offer. Enjoy the fall weather and our county’s beautiful scenery, and start your journey today.” This interactive map was created with the input of the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County, the county’s source for all agricultural news and advice. “Middlesex County farmers have been some of the most progressive pioneers in direct marketing agricultural products in
the nation,” William T. Hlubik, Middlesex County agricultural agent and professor for Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County, said in the statement. ”Our growers have taken the lead in producing some of the very best farm products and offering exciting agri-tourism opportunities for the entire family.” The Grown in Middlesex County interactive map can be found at https://middlesexcounty.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Shortlist/ index.html?appid=e71bbfc1fe3b4171be81 e6fff2fe937b. For more information on programs offered by the Middlesex County Office of Rutgers Cooperative Extension, call 732398-5260.
14-year old juvenile pedestrian was killed in the evening of Sept. 30 after being struck by a vehicle. The initial investigation conducted by Traffic Safety Officer William Beard of the South Brunswick Police Department and Detective Mark Morris of the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office determined the collision occurred at approximately 9:25 p.m. as the juvenile was crossing Route 1 after having climbed over the center divider, according to information provided on Oct. 1. At the time of the collision, a Land Rover was traveling northbound on Route 1 in the area of New Street, according to reports. The juvenile was pronounced dead at the scene. The motorist stopped, rendered aid to the juvenile, and remained on scene to cooperate with law enforcement, according to reports. “Our community is hurting right now with the loss of this young life. I have been in touch with Superintendent of Schools Scott Feder and he is coordinating counseling for any students or family members in need. We will continue to work with our schools to provide the resources to deal with this tragedy,” Police Chief Raymond Hayducka said. The investigation is active and continuing. Anyone with information should call Beard at 732-745-4000, ext. 7432 or Morris 732-745-3927. A GoFundMe page has been set up to fundraiser for the funeral costs for Angelina Rivera. “On Sept. 30 my best friend’s 14-yearold little sister was involved in a terrible accident and was struck by a vehicle while crossing Route 1. She attended South Brunswick High School, she loved her family and spending time with them, her dogs and painting. A sweet, beautiful and loving daughter, a sister, a niece, a cousin and a friend was lost so suddenly. She was (Continued on page 9)
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ith the graying of America, more decisions, remember and function indepenof us are at risk for Alzheimer’s, dently. the cruel disease which robs us of While deaths from other major causes our loved ones not once, but twice. have decreased dramatically, deaths from We knew long before the doctors knew Alzheimer’s have increased 71% since that something terribly wrong was happen- 2000, according to the Alzheimer’s Assoing to our beloved wife and mother before ciation. It is the only cause of death in the neurologists diagnosed her with Alzheim- top 10 in America that cannot be preventer’s, the terminal disease that takes her ed, cured or even slowed down. away from us not only once, but again in The disease has no favorites. It attacks the months or years ahead. young and old, men or women, people of It all began innocently enough eight any ethnicity. Every 67 seconds, someone years ago when she could no longer handle in the United States develops the disease. Parkinson’s more often accompanies her computer and checkbook. Slowly it progressed to the point where our beloved Alzheimer’s and now this beautiful womwife and mother would come home to the an, who taught our four children their first wrong apartment and be led to her own steps, can no longer walk herself or even stand. door by a kind neighbor. And if all that wasn’t The disease played tricks on her. She became GUEST COLUMN enough, she also contracted coronavirus, thanks afraid to undress for bed • to the rehab home which before the TV, afraid that ANTHONY GALLI failed to properly quarannewscasters were spying tine 45 other patients with on her. She lost our porthe disease. table home phone which Happily, she recovered from this within we found in her lingerie drawer. Our prized ivy plant she stuffed down the kitchen dis- a month, but her husband, who visited her daily, has still been prohibited from enterposal unit. Ever present was her frustration when ing the home for the past six months. I grieved for Venera (Vinnie) as she she could not finish a sentence or rememstruggled with test after test by a litany ber a word. This accomplished woman whose po- of neurologists and endured clinical trial etry was published, who sold her oil paint- medications for months to no avail as she ings, and whose songs were broadcast – all gradually slipped away from me. I can’t begin to express the love and emwhile raising four children and traveling around the world with her journalist hus- pathy I had for her when she fell and broke band – now could no longer remember his her hip one Easter morning. That operation was not to be her last. She came home on a name or even her own. It was not her fault. In younger, walker, but soon abandoned it for our bed. healthy people, all sensations, movements, She also began eating less of her meals unthoughts, memories and feelings are the re- til she lost 49 of her 138 pounds. An ambulance transported her to the sult of signals that pass through billions of nerve cells, or neurons in the brain. emergency room of a local hospital for the Toxic chemicals cause plaques and bad news. Not only was my dear wife lostangles of neurons which lose their ability ing her speech, but doctors diagnosed her to communicate. And as neurons die, the with a fistula. Her colon had invaded her brain shrinks, starting with the part most bladder, causing a huge infection that took important to learning and memory. days of heavy doses of antibiotics to cure. People begin to experience that memThey wanted to perform a colostomy ory loss, impaired decision making and operation. A specialist convinced us she language problems. As more neurons die, was strong enough to endure such a procethe patient loses the ability to think, make dure and so we sweated out a four-hour op-
eration and four hours more in the recovery room. When they returned her to her bed by nightfall she was burdened with a colostomy bag and a feeding tube into her stomach. Oh how we prayed for her. This genteel lady never complained. She was never angry with me or our children, but only with herself. I believe she was aware of her erratic behavior, but was unable to say what was wrong. We selected a living care center that would tend to Vinnie’s specific needs. My precious wife has long since forgotten my name, but knew who I was. Sometimes she had moments of clarity and would greet me with open arms and say “I love you.” Other times she would state clearly, “I have something to tell you,” but again couldn’t tell me what it was. Otherwise she spoke gibberish. It is heartbreaking when she cries and holds onto me when I must leave for my bus. I can’t sleep in my own bed without her in it. I get up nightly to sit in her favorite chair and read her poetry or speak to her portraits. Yes, and sometimes I cry. Perhaps the thing I miss most is sharing our memories together. When I lost my birth family, I missed sharing our memories with them. When I told this to Vinnie before her illness, she said, “That’s alright, we’ll make new memories together.” We did indeed over our 69 years together, but now I am alone to re-live them. No man has loved a woman more than I love my wife, not Romeo for Juliet, not Marc Antony for Cleopatra, nobody. I recently collaborated with Elizabeth Browning to tell Vinnie how much I love her. She can no longer read so I read this to her on her last birthday: “How do I love you? Let me count the ways. I love you to the depth and breadth and height my soul can reach. I love you to the level of every day’s heartache when I must leave you. I love you freely, in sickness and in health, as I vowed to you when we were wed. I love you purely, from your 19th birthday to this special day, your 91st birthday. I love you with the breadth,
smiles and tears of all of my life, and if God so chooses, I shall love you even more when he calls us home.” I don’t know when we will lose her for the second and final time so I am spending as much time with her as I can. I don’t know what I will do when she passes. I can’t live very long without her. I can’t live without my soul. When I told this to my doctor at the Veterans Administration, she put me on suicide watch and gave me depression medication. I told her that wasn’t necessary for my religion prohibits such behavior. I also have the children I love and I’ll probably die of a broken heart anyway. I already suffer from PTSD, thanks to the Japanese suicide planes attacking our ships in Admiral Halsey’s Third Fleet. I also suffer from asbestosis from my time on two battleships and a cruiser as a Petty Officer-Radarman in World War II. But I am resilient and almost immune to pain after seeing my shipmates die, after the mysterious death of my 42-year-old (Continued on page 9)
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NBTHS students named in 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program NORTH BRUNSWICK – Ten students from North Brunswick Township High School (NBTHS) have been named Commended Students and one student has advanced to Semi-Finalist status in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program. Letters of Commendation from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which conducts the program, were presented to the seniors. As a point of reference, about 34,000
Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise, according to information provided by NBTHS. Although they will not continue in the 2021 competition for National Merit Scholarships, Commended Students placed among the top 50,000 scorers of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2021 competition by taking the 2019 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test
(PSAT/NMSQT). The semi-finalists scored in the top 16,000 scorers in the same competition; Jaideep S. Boparai from North Brunswick will now go through the application process to compete for National Merit Scholarships. NBTHS Commended Students: Ashvika Bandaru Emily I. Hill
Anishka Jain Albert A. Lewis Akshay S. Muniyappa Rohan M. Ravula Shriya Singaraju Roshan D. Varadhan Abhaysai Vemula Srikar Viswanatha NBTHS Semi-Finalist: Jaideep S. Boparai
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD The North Brunswick Township High School Class of 2022 will hold a basket auction on Oct. 24 on the Steve Libro Field of the high school, 98 Raider Road, North Brunswick. Rain date is Oct. 25. Pre-sale entrance begins at 1 p.m. General admission starts at 2 p.m. Drawing begins at 2:30 p.m. Masks required for entry and while in the stadium. Social distancing will be maintained. Bleacher seating will be marked. No one under age 18 will be admitted. No re-entry. Cash only. Only 75 tickets will be available at the gate.
Food and beverages will not be served; you may bring your own. For more information, visit northbrunswicknj.gov Through Nov. 16, Assemblyman Andrew Zwicker (D-16) is hosting a virtual food drive for the food banks serving the residents of the 16th Legislative District. To donate, visit https://yougivegoods. com/district16-fooddrive YouGiveGoods will ship the items, appropriately packaged and labeled, to the designated facility. For the product donations, YouGiveGoods will provide a tax receipt; for the cash donations, the tax receipt
would come from the food bank itself. For more information, contact Zwicker at AsmZwicker@njleg.org The North Brunswick Humane Association is holding a virtual Halloween Party fundraiser through Oct. 30, including a pet costume contest, pet talent contest and door prizes. Registration and event details are available at www.northbrunswickhumane.org The Kingston Greenways Association annual meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20 via Zoom. After a short business meeting, Rachel Mackow will present a program on deer-
resistant native plants. The meeting link is posted at www. kingstongreenways.org The meeting is open to all, but RSVP to tari@kingstongreenways.org The regular public meeting of the North Brunswick Township Board of Education scheduled for 7 p.m. Oct. 28 will be held remotely using Zoom video conferencing technology. For instructions on how to access this meeting and make comments during the public participation session, visit www. nbtshools.org.
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Aboard a 747 the night Nixon resigned
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he captain’s announcement came over the PA as our Pan Am 747 taxied out on the runway at Boston’s Logan International Airport. It was Aug. 8, 1974, and we were bound for London with about 250 passengers aboard. “Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking. We wish to confirm that President Richard Nixon has resigned the presidency of the United States, effective at noon tomorrow.” As the flight director in charge of cabin service, I had wondered what kind of response this announcement would bring. During our layover in Detroit, our crew had heard the TV pundits predict this and that Nixon would address the nation at 9 p.m. that night. Given the chaotic and divided state of the nation at that time, we were worried that clashes between the president’s supporters and those protesting the Vietnam War would spill over into the streets and perhaps onto our plane. And, like any other organization, Pan Am’s people included those for and against Richard Nixon. Before we took off for Boston, the captain took me aside and told me that as soon as we landed, I should send one of the flight attendants into the terminal to watch the announcement on TV and return to the plane when the president’s intention to resign was confirmed. We were due to depart at 9:30, so there was not much time. But the captain wanted first-hand confirmation of the resignation before making any comment. The steward I had assigned returned and went to the cockpit to tell the captain that yes, Nixon would resign the next day. We closed the doors and made the usual safety demonstrations. As we taxied onto the runway, the captain’s words rang through the cabin of the 747. There was little or no reaction from the passengers. No one applauded, no one booed, no one cheered. The passengers seemed to understand the solemnity of the moment. A decision had been made, the deed done and in the words of our new president Gerald Ford, “Our long national nightmare is over.” Nixon had been investigated by a bipartisan Senate Committee. The hearings were televised and over the course of several weeks, opened a Pandora’s Box of lies, coverups, threats, campaign finance irregularities, “dirty tricks” and political espionage. Faced with impeachment proceedings from the House Judiciary Committee, a Republican delegation, led by Senator
all is here and as the seasons change, Many of our citizens today are uninwe will all be doing our best to stay sured, and unable to get the necessary healthy through the ongoing COV- testing to help them live at their healthiID-19 pandemic and cold and flu season. est. Middlesex County is providing help to We should also remember to acknowledge these citizens through Middlesex County that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Cancer Education and Early Detection Month. This is a time to remember all Program. This group provides education those living with this disease, those who and screening services for breast cancer have passed, and to remember to screen for men and women who meet the income early for signs of breast cancer. guidelines and have no health inThroughout this month, you’ll surance, or whose insurance does COUNTY not cover cancer screening. For see this observance in the media with special messages and inforCORNER more information on this promation from health organizations gram, call 732-745-3107. and charities. It’s important, even Our residents can also visit if you think you may not be at the Middlesex County Office risk, to stop and pay attention the of Health Services located at ads and images you see on televi35 Kennedy Blvd., East Brunswick, for a wide array of services sion and the internet. They serve such as cancer screening and as a reminder for things we often education. For more informaoverlook or fail to remember. For tion, please call 732-745-310. As example, did you know that analways, more information about nual screenings for breast cancer both programs is available on are recommended for both men and women? If you have not yet Freeholder www.middlesexcountynj.gov. There are many charitable been screened for this disease, Director it’s always advisable to do so as Ronald G. Rios organizations that are working towards a cure for breast cancer soon as you feel conditions are and helping to fund research on safe. Remember, if breast cancer is detected early enough, it can most likely its causes and treatment. For example, you may be familiar with is the Susan G. Kobe cured with proper treatment. In recent months, we’ve come to rely men Organization, which works to educate on the World Health Organization (WHO) the public on the disease. To help these organizations, many for some of our most important statistics. Here are a few that show the importance of people make donations during the month of October, often to remember a loved one early screening for breast cancer: • The WHO has indicated that during who lost their battle with breast cancer. If 2020, an estimated 276,480 new cases of you want to donate in memory of someinvasive breast cancer are likely to be di- one special, you can use the website chariagnosed in women in the U.S., along with tynavigator.org to find the group that’s 48,530 new cases of non-invasive (in situ) right for you. In addition, many of these charity orgabreast cancer. • About 2,620 new cases of invasive nizations schedule fundraising events durbreast cancer are expected to be diagnosed ing the month of October, including walks in men in 2020. A man’s lifetime risk of or runs. This year is sure to be no excepbreast cancer is about 1 in 883. (Continued on next page)
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Barry Goldwater, told Nixon he did not have the votes to avoid impeachment and must resign. Our passengers – and the rest of the country – took this bloodless coup in stride. The system had worked, the Good Guys had won. Today, if a pilot were to announce that Donald Trump had been re-elected, defeated or otherwise removed from office, the reaction could be quite different and potentially dangerous. Today’s airline passengers include people who are at best ill-mannered and self-absorbed and at worst, unhinged and violent. There are endless examples of arguments, rants, even fistfights aboard airliners. Flight attendants are threatened and abused by entitled yahoos whose antics are a clear and present danger to fellow passengers and crew members. If these extremists will risk delaying a flight or being offloaded by refusing to wear a mask, what will they do upon hearing that their idol has been toppled? Would the response from the Left be any different if Trump won? History may view Richard Nixon in a kinder light, since Donald Trump’s lies, corruption and skullduggery far exceed anything we could have envisioned back in 1974. We have, sadly, changed as a people, parading our prejudices on social media and sending the racist rants of demented “Karens” and “Kevins” out into cyberspace. A government constitutionally committed to the separation of Church and State is now in the thrall of power-hungry, misogynistic religious extremists, both Catholic and Protestant. Police brutality continues to rise. Russian trolls infest social media with fake news. Militias move from state to state, adding to the chaos and carnage in our streets. We have forgotten how to rise above partisanship for the common good. Family ties and friendships have ruptured in the wake of self-righteous, doctrinaire liberals and rabid, irresponsible conservatives. And Donald Trump, the Great Enabler, throws fuel on the fire. The coming election – and its aftermath – will test us as Americans and as human beings. The world is watching and this is the last chance we will have to turn back the forces of Fascism and reclaim our heritage of freedom, equality and decency. I pray that we can. But I won’t be taking any flights in November. Anne Sweeney South Brunswick
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COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD The Traumatic Loss Coalitions for Youth will hold the 17th annual Suicide Prevention Conference, focusing on “Reaching for Hope,” from 8:30 a.m. to noon Dec. 3, via WebEx. Speakers include Susan Klebold, author and activist; and Vanessa L. McGann, clinical psychologist To register, visit https://rutgers.cloud-cme.com/course/ courseoverview?P=5&EID=7116 Cost is $49 per person. Supported by the NJ Department of Children & Families, American Foundayion for Suicide Prevention-New Jesey, and Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. Learn about CBD oil at 7 p.m. Oct. 20, courtesy of a virtual presentation through the North Brunswick Public Library. Wellspring Center for Prevention members will discuss CBD oil and cannabidiols. Register at https://form.jotform. com/202714310962145 For more information, email librarian Ryan Miller at rmiller@northbrunswicklibrary.org For a complete listing of virtual events, visit https://northbrunswicklibrary.org/ or find the library on Facebook @NorthBrunswickLibrary The North Brunswick Senior Center will offer lunch to go at noon on Nov. 24 (Continued from previous page)
tion, even if the events are virtual ones. If you are interested in participating, you can check your town’s website, or the website of whichever non-profit organization you are interested in to see when and how they are being held. As you know one symbol for support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month is the wearing of a pink ribbon. The ribbon reminds us of the importance of regular examinations and the support for raising funds for finding a cure. The color of the ribbon represents health, vitality and empowerment of women. Like all diseases, our help is needed in the fight against breast cancer. Whether you’re caring for a loved one, donating to charity, or helping raise funds, you are helping work towards a cure by showing that you care. Ronald G. Rios is the director of the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders. He writes the occasional column for Newspaper Media Group.
as part of its Thanksgiving on Wheels program. Call the Senior Center at 732-418-2222 to place an order. Reservations are limited. All proper protocols will be followed. No gathering permitted. Masks required for pick up. A memorial service for the late Councilman Robert “Bob” Corbin will be held at 1 p.m. Oct. 18 at American Legion Post 25, 4 JFK Blvd., Milltown.
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Technology instructor offers classes through Princeton Adult School By Pam Hersh
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n 2020, Zoom has become a new member of my family, as it has for so many COVID cooped up people. The relationship, however, has been virtually rocky. At times, Zoom has been my best friend connecting me with friends and family for virtual hugging fests, creative non-profit fundraisers, bridge/bingo/Mahjong parties and family celebrations. Zoom also has been the recipient of my expletive deleteds, when, for example, Zoom: displayed me as ghostly pale, disheveled, sleep-deprived, with coffee dribbling down my chin; refused (on purpose, I am sure) to share an important document with the other Zoom participants; and allowed a Zoom bomber to nuke a conference with pictures that were far more seductive than my face. Thanks to the Princeton Adult School, I found a Zoom relationship counselor – Matt Parker, who has saved my Zoom marriage and brought Zoom and me to new heights of compatibility. Matt, whose day job is information technology manager for Princeton University, is exceptionally talented at teaching computer technology courses to individuals with all levels of computer technology expertise – ranging from Pam level (moron) to those who think they are in the Apple CEO Tim Cook stratosphere. He has a knack for being able to teach how to put the human in control of the machine and software instead of vice versa, thus making people braver when confronting the brave new world of technology. His secret, he said, is “simply that I love teaching. I teach co-workers, as part (but not the primary part) of my job at Princeton University. I teach all the time – at the Adult School (since 2013) and at library programs throughout New Jersey. I teach my friends and family. The joy of teaching is being part of the process of awakening and enlightening. Plus I love to learn as well – and whenever I teach, I learn,” said the Monmouth Junction resident, father of two children and married to a first grade teacher at the Princeton Charter School.
Matt’s journey from Sitka, Alaska, to Princeton, New Jersey, is in itself a lesson in creativity, flexibility, and perseverance. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Matt was raised in Sitka, “an idyllic, beautiful, tiny city, 8,500 people, with a huge volcano that I used to climb as a kid.” His father, a hospital lab technician, and his mom, a day-care operator, became involved in the Seventh Day Adventist Church and decided that their children should get a Christian education. After graduating from a Christian boarding school in Washington State, he was well educated and ready for college, when his parents encountered many financial challenges and were unable to finance any of his college education. Already showing a natural aptitude for technology and unwilling to incur staggering debt for college education, Matt enrolled in the federal Job Corps program in Alaska, where he could earn and learn simultaneously. Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career-training program in the country and has been operating for more than 50 years. The federally funded program trains financially eligible young people ages 16-24 for meaningful careers and assists them with obtaining employment. Job Corps has trained and educated over 2 million individuals since 1964. He successfully competed for a position in the Jobs Corps program based Edison to further develop his expertise in computer technology. The NJ Job Corps program financed his degree in computer technology from Middlesex Community College. Parker is now a full-time IT manager and analyst for the Economics department at Princeton and has a bachelor’s degree from Western Governors University, which he obtained while working at Princeton. “Princeton hired me with (just) a high school diploma,” Matt said. “My certification from Job Corps and Middlesex CC made the difference.” In fact, his 30 industry-recognized certifications ranging from IT security and mobile technology to project management and technical training also probably helped. The certification tests are “fun” for Matt, who equally enjoys the pro-
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cess of preparing others to take certification tests. Matt said he’s considering pursuing a master’s degree, but he never will give up teaching others the skills they need to achieve their own higher education degrees or to achieve various degrees of tech expertise for their professional or personal goals. This semester at the Adult School, Matt is teaching seven courses – three focused on all the “fulfilling” aspects of Excel, one on Zoom, one on the Cloud, one on Google
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The North Brunswick Library will offer the following virtual programs for adults throughout October: • The Fiber Arts Club will meet from 10-11 a.m. Friday Oct. 23. Work on a current project such as embroidery, cross stitch, knitting, crocheting, weaving, etc. Register in advance at https://forms.gle/ irQyQbuUoVFSHMDq6 • A lecture on the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s will take place at 7 p.m. Oct. 19. Register in advance for this Zoom
Program at https://forms.gle/BRHXM14L5JqYNNoz8 • “Halloween: A Haunted History” will be presented at 7 p.m. Oct. 26 by Kevin Woyce. Learn about the history of Halloween, from Old World harvest festivals to the modern family holiday. Along the way, the origins of the Jack-o’lantern, Orson Welles’ 1938 “War of the Worlds” radio broadcast, the first monster movies, haunted lighthouses and hotels, and more will be discussed. The hour-long slideshow
is illustrated with original photographs and antique Halloween cards, advertisements, artwork and movie posters. Register in advance for this Zoom Program at https:// forms.gle/ZsBicpKnSEcXhokH9 • The “Book Buzz” Online Book Discussion Group will meet at 10 a.m. Oct. 27. This new book group will meet on the fourth Tuesday morning of every month. In October, the group will discuss “The Lying Life of Adults” by Elena Ferrante. The eBook is currently available on Hoopla. Reg-
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sister, and the death of my brother when he went down with the USS Arizona during the sneak attack on Pearl Harbor. Nearly 3,000 sailors, Marines and airmen were killed on that one day. But that’s nothing compared to the millions of Alzheimer’s patients earmarked for death by this dreaded disease. Will the government fund enough money for researchers to finally discover some medicines and treatments that actually work? We are in a crisis mode with this disease. We must find a cure for our parents, sons and daughters. Let us call our representatives and senators to learn what they are doing about this crisis. Let us tell our stories, shout out the urgent need for funding and focused research to provide meaningful options. And let’s not forget the caregivers suffering with their patients, providing the thankless work, sweat and tears to give their patients meaningful lives. Anthony Galli of Pennington has authored four books, including two about the Civil War exploits of his great-grandfather with his Fourth Pennsylvania Cavalry in Virginia and Gettysburg, Pa. He has worked for UPI, TIME magazine and Sports Illustrated with hundreds of his bylined articles appearing in magazines and newspapers across the country. He is a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.
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State Theatre New Jersey announces online trivia nights NEW BRUNSWICK - The directors of State Theatre New Jersey have announced three Online Trivia Nights for 2020. The trivia nights will feature 1980s trivia on Oct. 14 at 7 p.m.; Broadway trivia on Nov. 11 at 7 p.m.; and holiday trivia on Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. Proceeds raised will support the theater’s community engagement programs. A minimum donation of $5 allows patrons to participate in the trivia challenge, according to a press release. To sign up for trivia nights, visit STNJ.org/Trivia
Each trivia night will feature 50 multiple choice questions. The winner will get bragging rights and a $150 State Theatre gift certificate and swag bag. The runnerup will receive a State Theatre swag bag. Online trivia night will be hosted on Zoom on each participant’s desktop computer and played on the smartphone-based trivia game app called Kahoot. Closed captioning for trivia night can be made available by emailing info@stnj.org one week prior to the event, according to the press release.
The trivia night on Oct. 14 will feature questions about 1980s pop culture, including movies like “The Breakfast Club” and “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” music groups like Run DMC and the Bangles, fashion trends like leg warmers and spandex, nostalgic games and toys, and more. Broadway trivia on Nov. 11 will be hosted by actor and Newark native Brandon A. Wright, who performed the role of Harpo in the national tour of “The Color Purple” at the State Theatre, New Brunswick, in 2020.
The trivia will cover everything from classic musicals like “Grease” and “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” to actors like Sutton Foster and Nathan Lane, to newer musicals like “Newsies” and “Hadestown.” Holiday online trivia on Dec. 9 will include questions about classic movies like “Frosty the Snowman” and “Miracle on 34th Street,” songs like “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer” and more, according to the press release.
Department of Human Services, whose career as a public servant, legislator and social worker paved the way for significant advances in the human services systems throughout the State of New Jersey. The Mike Lione Accessibility Award was established in 2013 in memory of longtime Community Health Law Project Board Member and former Chair Mike Lione. This award is presented to an individual or entity that has performed exemplary work as an advocate for accessibility on behalf of persons living with disabilities. For more information, visit www.chlp. org or call 973-275-1175.
those who reach specific milestones. To register and for more information, visit www.BikeSONJ.org.
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD The North Brunswick Public Library and the Community FoodBank of New Jersey will offer a free virtual Food & Nutrition Literacy series. “Just Say Yes to Fruits and Vegetables,” led by educators from NJ-SNAP-Ed, is held at 6 p.m. each workshop. Join one or all. Registration is required at https://form. jotform.com/202444315297151 A Zoom link will be provided after registration. The schedule is as follows: Stretching Food Dollars, Oct. 21: Learn useful tips on how to save money and properly budget when food shopping. Food Safety, Nov. 4: Learn helpful steps for safe handling and safe consumption of food. Portion Sizes, Nov. 18: Learn about the health benefits of portion control. Meal Planning, Dec. 2: Learn how to plan easy, healthy meals using low cost, readily available foods. Nutrition Facts Label, Dec. 9: Learn ways to properly identify the information on nutrition facts labels. Healthy Beverages, Dec. 16: Understand the link between sugary drinks and chronic diseases, and discover healthier alternatives. For more information, email Librarian Ryan Miller at rmiller@northbrunswicklibrary.org The Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre will present “The History of the Migration of Spaniards from Andalucia to New Jersey” from 7-8 p.m. Oct. 15. There will be a lecture by Dr. Mirta Barrea Marlys; Flamenco guitarist/singer Pedro Jimenez, who was born in Cadiz; a talk by Maria Hill, born in Spain; narration by Eva Lucena; and Spanish cultural demonstrations and regional dances. The event is free and open to the public. For reservations, call Lucena at 732598-3979 or email alboradadance@optonline.net, or visit https://alboradahistorylecture.eventbrite.com
Women Aware will mark 40 years of service to individuals and families in Middlesex County affected by domestic violence with a 40th anniversary Virtual Candlelight Vigil from 7-8 p.m. Oct. 21. The event will remember victims whose lives were ended by domestic violence and to honor survivors moving beyond abuse. During the vigil, the organization will honor Women Aware shelter founders Diane Palladino and Ellen Koteen; volunteer advocate Ruth Hague; and Paul Sansone Sr., founder of Sansone Auto Group, Paul Sansone, Sr. The candlelight vigil is open to the public and free to attend. Visit https://givebutter.com/WomenAware40th For information about sponsorship opportunities, contact Susan Dyckman, director of development, at sdyckman@womenaware.net or 732-249-4900, ext. 0428. To donate online, visit https://givebutter.com/WomenAware40th Text to donate 202-858-1233 Code WA40 Mail a check payable to Women Aware; mail to Women Aware, 40th Anniversary, 250 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick 08901 Follow Women Aware on social media: Facebook @womenawareinc or Instagram @womenaware or Twitter @Women_ Aware The Community Health Law Project (CHLP) has extended the deadline for nominations of candidates for the Ann Klein Advocate Awards and Mike Lione Accessibility Award to recognize those who dedicate themselves to improving the lives of people living with disabilities through Oct. 17. The Ann Klein Advocate Award is given to a group of select individuals and organizations, nominated by the public, who have performed exemplary work as advocates for people living with disabilities and/or vulnerable populations. The award is named in memory of Ann Klein, former commissioner of the NJ
The North Brunswick Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Services will present its annual Halloween Happenings on Oct. 17 at Veterans Park, Roosevelt Avenue, North Brunswick. Enter from Fillmore Drive. Rain date is Oct. 18. Pick a pumpkin to paint; each family will have their own table. Trick or treat. Take family selfies. Time slots are 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Registration is required. One session per family. Masks are required. Social distancing guidelines will be followed. Supplies will not be shared. Cost is $5 per child. Donations will be accepted for the North Brunswick Food Bank. Register at www.communitypass.net For more information, call 732-2470922, ext. 475. Ride a cycling course of your choosing to help support and raise funds for more than 26,000 Special Olympics New Jersey athletes. This year’s route and mileage are up to each participant. Through Oct. 24, register and complete your ride. All registered participants will receive a long sleeve t-shirt, ride bib and finisher medal. Fundraising incentives are available to
The Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office, in conjunction with the NJ Reentry Corporation of New Brunswick, will hold a clothing drive to benefit men and women reentering the workforce. Lightly used clothing items, as well as toiletries and hygiene products, will be collected from Oct. 26-29 at the following locations: • Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office, 25 Kirkpatrick St., Second Floor, Wade Baker Conference Room, New Brunswick. Contact Amber Gibbs at amber.gibbs@co.middlesex.nj.us or Sara Lucas at sara.lucas@co.middlesex.nj.us to set up a drop off time. • Office of the Clerk of the Board, 75 Bayard St., First Floor, New Brunswick. Contact Daniele Reitsma at daniele.reitsma@co.middlesex.nj.us to set up a drop off time. • Director’s Office, 1001 Fire Academy Dr., Sayreville. Contact Ginny Rizzo at ginny.rizzo@co.middlesex.nj.us to set up a drop off time. All items will be delivered to the NJ Reentry Corporation on Oct. 30. Fees are no longer required to borrow a DVD or video game from the South Brunswick Public Library. The SBPL Board of Trustees recently approved the measure, now allowing cardholders to borrow any item loaned by the library completely free of charge. However, overdue fines will begin accruing for anything that is returned late on or after Nov. 1. At this time, returned items still do need a 5-day quarantine. Return your item on or before the designated date, but know that the title will remain in your account until after it has been quarantined. This in no way affects borrowing time or the designated return date. Anyone with a fine can save time by paying fines online using a credit card.
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BULLETIN BOARD The North Brunswick Public Library and Rutgers Cancer Institute of NJ announce “Take Back Your Health Tuesdays” virtual program sessions. Join experts from RCINJ for informative and interactive online programs, where you’ll learn how to reduce your risk from certain cancers, how nutrition and lifestyle choices can protect you and your family against certain cancers, and how genetics can often heighten your cancer risks. Each program begins at 7 p.m. Registration is required at https://form. jotform.com/202264021498148 You may register for all or any of the programs that interest you. Once you’ve registered, you will receive a link with the Zoom URL. The dates are as follows: Oct. 27: Nutrition for Colorectal Health: Learn how proper nutrition can reduce your risk for colorectal cancer. Nov. 10: Lung Cancer Screening: Learn about lung cancer screening, if you are eligible and the process for screening. Nov. 24: Breathing Easier: Learn about the dangers of second hand smoke and how you can protect yourself and your family. Dec. 8: Controlling Your Cancer Risk: You can inherit or develop a heightened cancer risk. Learn what causes heightened risks and best practices to manage them. Dec. 22: Family History and Cancer Risk: Don’t be in the dark when it comes to familial cancer risks. Any questions, email rmiller@northbrunswicklibrary.org For a complete listing of virtual events, visit https://northbrunswicklibrary.org/ or find the library on Facebook @NorthBrunswickLibrary For a complete list of community events, visit www.centraljersey.com. Any calendar items not appearing in the printed version of the newspaper will appear online. To submit a community announcement, send details via email to news@nsbsentinel.com
and supporters from over 60 walk teams selected activities of their choice to engage in. Many participants still put on their sneakers to walk, using their treadmill or going outside in their backyard or through a local park, according to a statement prepared by NAMI NJ. Participants shared their activities on social media using #namiwalksnj2020 and followed NAMI NJ’s Zoom webinar and Facebook Live stream, which included
mental health facts and education, participant activities and local entertainment. One in five adults experience mental illness, but it touches five in five people either directly or indirectly, according to the statement. Communities are called on to continue raising funds and donating on the Walk portal through the end of October via namiwalks.org/newjersey. Funds raised support free local mental health programs and services provided by
NAMI NJ and its local county-based affiliates. NAMI NJ, founded in 1985, is a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families who are affected by mental illness through programs of support, education and advocacy. The state headquarters are located in North Brunswick. For more information, visit www. naminj.org.
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ou never get a second chance to make a first impression. That was the mantra of one of my old bosses in the car selling business. What he meant, more specifically, was when someone comes into the showroom, greet them with some sort of happiness or exuberance, not a cold, stiff handshake and devil may care attitude. Those words always stuck with me. He was right. However, I’m not sure if the same Peter Perrotta could be said for the car reviewing process. For instance, when I first jumped behind the wheel of this week’s car, the 2020 BMW 228i xDrive Gran Coupe, I wasn’t all that impressed. I’m not sure if it was just my imagination – because it was a two series – or if it was reality, but this vehicle just didn’t have the same feel of the more expensive BMW models I had reviewed. It looked like a normal BMW. But, to me, a least at first, it felt a bit below the normal BMW standards I had come to expect. The knobs and buttons in the interior didn’t feel as expensive, and the engine, a 2.0 liter inline 4 cylinder turbo, didn’t overwhelm me with power. I promptly called a friend of mine, who had worked for BMW, North America, for several years, and asked him if what I was initially feeling was accurate. He confirmed my suspicions and said it is sort of like when Mercedes came out with the CLA models and the A class. When he said that, I knew exactly what he was talking about because I was selling Mercedes cars when Mercedes introduced
the CLA and A classes and a number of my regular customers commented they they felt these vehicles just didn’t have the same luxury quality and feel that the C, E and S class did. I wholeheartedly agreed. However, the reason Mercedes introduced those models is the same reason BMW introduced the 2 and I series models. In fact it’s a two fold reason. For one, it provides their customer base, who may not have the financial wherewithal, an entry level price point to jump into the brand on. Moreover, it also attracts younger, less affluent buyers, into the brand at an earlier age in their buying cycle. With that in mind, one can see the logic behind these German automakers offerings. However, a funny thing happened on the way to writing this review. My opinion of the 228 BMW completely changed a bit from what my first impression was. The more and more I drove this 228 for the week I had it, the more I liked it. It grew on me, so to speak. No, the buttons and knobs didn’t get to feeling anymore expensive or anything like that. And, the engine didn’t all of a sudden find some extra power. It’s just that once I settled into this car, which is quite comfortable, by the way, I found the drive and handling to be of BMW road enthusiast quality. But, most of all, like most BMWs, it was fun to drive. The exterior the the 228i is aggressive and sporty and attractive. The interior ergonomics are solid. The infotainment system, once you figure out all of its intricacies, is top notch. And, like most BMWs, the voice recognition command system actually works well. In fact, it’s spot on. You never have to repeat a command because the system doesn’t understand what you are saying. So the bottom line is, while my first impression wasn’t all that spectacular, I grew to like this vehicle the more I drove it.
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The base price of the vehicle I tested is $37,500. However, with options and destination and delivery charges, my tester carried a bottom line sticker price of $48,495. Added options packages included: $1,200 for the Storm Bay Metallic paint; $1,450 for Mocha perforated Dakota leather seats; $4,000 for the M Sport package; $3,000 a premium package and $300 for the remote engine start. The premium package included: heated steering wheel; keyless entry; panoramic roof; lumbar support; heated front seats; adaptive head lights; ambient interior lighting; heads up display and free Sirius radio for one year. The EPA fuel consumption ratings on this car are reasonably good. It gets an overall rating of 27 miles per gallon – 33 mpg on the highway and 23 in city driving. The annual average fuel cost of running this vehicle for one year comes in at $1,800 as it uses about 3.7 gallons of gas per every 100 miles. This vehicle has not been crash test
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD The Middlesex County Office of Career Opportunity will hold a drive-thru job fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 15 in the parking lot of the Grand Marquis, 1550 Route 9 south, Old Bridge. Job seekers will receive packets with information about available career opportunities, and job training from more than
75 employers that are participating in the event. To comply with CDC guidelines, residents will be able to pull into the Grand Marquis parking lot, roll down their window, and receive a job listing packet from Career Opportunity staff. Residents are also encouraged to drop
off their resume which will be entered into a job matching database. The event is being held in collaboration with the Township of Old Bridge, Central Jersey Partners, and the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Concurrent events are also being held
rated yet. Overall, how does the 2 series BMW compete with the Audi 3 series and the Mercedes CLA or A class vehicles? I would say that overall, the BMW 228 holds its own quite well when compared to either the Audi 3 series or the Mercedes CLA or A class. The BMW provides a sportier and more European ride quality. While the Mercedes and Audi angle for more of a combinedA 1 luxury and comfort feel. The best test, if you are interested in6 any one of these entry level type vehicles,F 9 is to drive one. It’s kind of like a pair of shoes, it’s hard11 to buy a pair of shoes without trying themk on. The same could be said for a car you1 might be thinking of buying. “
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1 1 2 f b 2 in Monmouth, Ocean, and Somerset Coun-2 2 ties. The Middlesex County Office of Careerb 2 Opportunity is funded through the Work-3 force Innovation and Opportunity Act ofb 2014 and has offices in New Brunswick3 and Perth Amboy. 3 For information, call 732-745-3601. r 3
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COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD The North Brunswick Public Library will host a free virtual author talk with Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter and author David Rohde at 7 p.m. Oct. 14. Rohde will discuss his latest book “In Deep: The F.B.I., the C.I.A., and the Truth about America’s ‘Deep State’ ” (W.W. Norton, 2020), as well as participate in a question-and-answer session. Rohde is the executive editor for news of NewYorker.com, an investigative reporter and author. A two-time winner of the Pulitzer, he is a former reporter for Reuters, the New York Times, and the Christian Science Monitor. Rohde was awarded a Pulitzer Prize for international reporting in 1996 for stories that helped expose the Srebrenica massacre during the war in Bosnia; and, in 2009, he shared a Pulitzer Prize with a team of Times reporters for coverage of Afghanistan and Pakistan. His other books include “Beyond War: Reimagining America’s Role and Ambitions in a New Middle East;” “A Rope and a Prayer: The Story of a Kidnapping,” coauthored with his wife, Kristen Mulvihill; and “Endgame: The Betrayal and Fall of Srebrenica, Europe’s Worst Massacre since World War II.” All are invited to attend the virtual dis-
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The North Brunswick Baseball and Softball Association joined the community’s Back to School Supply Drive that took place on Sept. 12 at Community Park in support of special needs students and their families for the upcoming school year by making a $200 contribution. Pictured is Dave Rosenberg, right, president of the NBBSA, presenting a check to Pete Clark, representing NBSEPTO (North Brunswick Special Education Parent Teacher Organization).
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Learn about marijuana literacy ahead of the Nov. 3 general election, which will include a ballot question for New Jersey residents regarding the legalization of cannabis. Wellspring Center for Prevention members will discuss what marijuana is, talk about the current marijuana laws in New Jersey, and provide pros and cons of medical marijuana at 7 p.m. Oct. 29. Register for the virtual discussion at https://form.jotform. com/202714995965167 For more information, email librarian Ryan Miller at rmiller@northbrunswicklibrary.org For a complete listing of virtual events, visit https://northbrunswicklibrary.org or find the library on Facebook @NorthBrunswickLibrary Senior residents of North Brunswick can stop by the senior center at noon on Oct. 28 for an outdoor Quarantine Halloween party. There will be a to-go lunch provided, plus Halloween treats. Wear a costume. Festive participants will win prizes. RSVP by calling 732-418-2222. The senior center is located at 15 Linwood Place, North Brunswick.
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732-952-5131
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www.ke�floorshic.com
NM-00441869
AJ’s Home Improvement, LLC 732-900-6087
CERTIFIED
Commercial & Residential
Interior Carpentry Painting Repairs Basement Waterproofing No Job Too Small or Big!
Quality Service – Quick Response Free Estimates ~ 24 hr. emergency service
Veteran Discounts Available
Home Improvements
TIMCO HOME IMPROVEMENTS Specializing in • Custom Seemless Gutters Leaf Guards • Roofing Siding - Windows • Bathroom And Kitchen Remodeling
www.buildwithasjr.com
Home Improvements
GENERAL CONTRACTORS HZ’S CONTRACTOR LLC
908-583-4456
Bathrooms Basements Attics Additions Carpentry Painting General Home Repairs Window Replacement Patio Pavers
732-572-2678
Custom Framing Repair or Replacement of: • Gutters • Roofing • Siding • Decks • Porches • Exterior Trim including Aluminum
OWNER OPERATED • FULLY INSURED FREE ESTIMATES VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFO & CUSTOMER REVIEWS!
www.hzscontractor.com
Free Est. • Fully Ins. • 35 Years Experience NM-00442460
732-613-1115 973-818-0880
TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL 732-358-5200
Home Improvements
Exterior All Types of Roofing Flat & Shingles Repair or New Deck Repair & Staining Chimney & Fencing Shed Repairs Powerwashing
• Hardwood Floors • Kitchens • Laminate Floors • Moldings • Odd Jobs • Painting • Power Washing • Repairs • Roofing • Sheds • Siding • Wallpaper • Windows
NM-00439774
Reg. # 13VH07820200
TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL 732-358-5200
Lawn Care
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Landscaping
VINNY’S HANDYMAN SERVICES PAINTING • ROOFING DRIVEWAYS • SEAL COATING DECK REPAIRS • POWER WASHING CONCRETE & FOUNDATIONS
Free Estimates • Senior Discounts
CALL 732-925-0563
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Will Serve The Monmouth Areas For Tree Work & Landscaping Only
24 HOUR PROMPT/EMERGENCY SERVICE
NM-00442317
Home Improvements
$100 OFF
Any Service of $1,000 or more
TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL 732-358-5200 Lawn Care
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Landscaping
Anthony’s Landscaping Over 30 Years in Business!
FALL CLEAN-UPS FULL SERVICE LANDSCAPING DESIGN
Power Raking Re-Seeding Emergency Tree Service
732-287-8282 Fully Insured • Free Estimates Lawn Care
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Landscaping
C.H.E.A.P. TREE SERVICE
• Tree Removal • Trimming • Pruning • Stump Grinding • FIREWOOD • Lots Cleared Serving: Edison, FIREWOOD Metuchen, Colonia, Woodbridge, N.Brunswick, Highland Park and “We Are TheMilltown, Most Recommended surrounding. Tree Service In The Area”
732-548-1653
NM-00442465
Must present coupon at time of estimate. Exp. 10/30/20
Free Estimates • Fully Insured
Storm damage/storm related issues excluded.
NM-00442462
Handypersons
$200 OFF
Any Service of $1,500 or more
Must present coupon at time of estimate. Exp. 10/30/20
Storm damage/storm related issues excluded.
** DISCOUNTED FIREWOOD ** 1 Cord $185.00 • 1/2 Cord $100
732-257-1170
www.budgetpropertymaintenance.com
OWNER OPERATED
FULLY INSURED, FREE ESTIMATES Lawn Care
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Landscaping
D&S
INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE
LANDSCAPING INC.
Paver Walkways Patio • Driveways Snow Plowing
COMPLETE LANDSCAPE DESIGN 732-549-6387
www.dslandscapinginc.com
NM-00442467
Certified brick paver and retaining wall installer
CLEAN-UPS
NJ State Pesticide Lic.#97065A
FREE ESTIMATES
TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL 732-358-5200 Lawn Care
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Landscaping
EXPERT
LAWN & LANDSCAPING, LLC
LANDSCAPING • TREE SERVICES STUMP REMOVAL • SPRINKLER REPAIR BULK MATERIAL DELIVERY FULLY INSURED
24 HR. ANSWERING SERVICE
732-713-1528 TOM 732-713-2008 BRIAN
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NS SENTINEL 19
BUSINESS & SERVICE
Painting/Wallpapering
Glenn Kaune’s Custom Painting Satisfaction Guaranteed
Quality Work • Affordable Wallpaper Removal • Sheetrock Repair Taping/Spackling • Interior/Exterior Reliable Prompt Service
CALL OUR CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT TO ADVERTISE HERE 732-358-5200
Landscaping
Masonry/Paving
G.S. LAWN SVC & LANDSCAPING, LLC
Serving the area for over 31 years! Best from Europe!
POLISH
MASON
Landscape d RRestoration t ti EExperts ALL WORK GUARANTEED Residential & Commercial
• Weekly Mowing • Fertilization Program • De-Thatching & Seeding • Re-Sodding lawn • Complete Landscape Restoration & Installation • Mulch, Stone, Topsoil Installed & Delivered • Trimming & Pruning • Gutter Cleaning
All Phases of Brick, Stone & Concrete Work Free Designing Available
Lic. # 13VH08853200
Lawn Care
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Landscaping
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• Belgium Block • Pavers • Sealcoating
Specializing in all types of paving for Driveways & Parking Lots
www.trinitypavingnj.com CELL # 732-810-9511
• Fertilizing and weed control • Disease Control • Grassy Weed Control • Lawn Insect Control • Complete Lawn Renovation • Mosquito Control • Property Insect Control
NJ Lic. 13VH3323100
Please visit our website or call for more info.
TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL 732-358-5200 Painting/Wallpapering
ART MOHR PAINTING
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732-983-1520 Fully Insured
Interior & Exterior Residential & Commercial Powerwashing Drywall Repair Taping & Spackling Handyman Services Snowplowing Services
FREE ESTIMATE Brick Pavers - Natural Stone Concrete - Driveways - Patios Sidewalks - Steps - Retaining Walls
1-800-757-7747
Pest # 60069B
BrickPaverExpert.com
609-686-2053
NM-00442404
TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL 732-358-5200 Masonry/Paving
Masonry/Paving
Free Estimates NJ State Fully Licensed & Insured
Painting/Wallpapering
s Year NM-00441035
NJ lic #13VH06010100
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3rd Generation
PAINTING
• All Phases Of Painting • Interior/Exterior • Moulding Installation •No Job Too Small
When quality, Reliability & Experience Matter
(732) 534-0548
Owned & operated by Joshua Ludlow Free Estimates • References • Fully Insured Lic#13VH06178600
NM-00438447
Plumbing
David J. McConnell 732-257-6254
Plumbing • Heating Home Improvements P Boilers Installed/Repaired P Water Heaters Installed P Drains & Sewer lines cleaned P Sewer & Water Mains installed P Kitchen & Bath Remodeling P Framing & Sheet Rock
No Job Too Small #13VH04604300
Plumbing
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Over 40 years experience
Insured
ALL WORK DONE BY OWNER
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Expert Repairs for  Colonia, NJ
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NJ Lic#8843
PT MASONRY
PHIL SCALI 732-609-0786
Residential & Commercial
FREEHOLD RED BANK PRINCETON 732-409-7700 732-741-PAVE 609-921-1933
Masonry/Paving
Fall Aerating and Seeding
NM-00438101
Book Your FREE ESTIMATE Now For Fall And Refer To This Ad To Save 10%
732-525-8118
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DISCOUNTS 732-605-0362 AVAILABLE Over 30 yrs. • Free Est./Ins.
Painting/Wallpapering Serving all of New Jersey since 1998
www.poloniaconstruction.com
Now Accepting Most Credit Cards Fully Insured
Working For A Greener NJ Call for your FREE Estimate DAVID J. GUDZAK 732-257-5973
Masonry/Paving
NM-00441037
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NM-00441944
Lawn Care
Free Estimates - Fully Insured
732-906-0385
plumbing & heating “Honest, Neat and Professional Service�
www.mattcoplumbing.com
732-418-0011 Metuchen, NJ 08840 | info@mattcoplumbing.com
NM-00439898
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