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Final steel structure placed on new Emergency Department at Raritan Bay Medical Center

ackensack Meridian Raritan Bay Medical Center Old Bridge recently held a topping off ceremony to celebrate the final steel structure being placed on the new Emergency Department, a 24,000-square-feet expansion project that will more than double the current footprint. The topping-off event marks a major construction milestone, symbolizing the completion of the expansion’s structural phase. Raritan Bay Medical Center leadership and team members, were on hand to sign the steel structure before it was raised, according to information provided by Hackensack Meridian Health. “Our Emergency Department has successfully served central New Jersey for more than four decades,” Thomas Shanahan, chief hospital executive, Raritan Bay Medical Center said in the statement. “We simply outgrew the existing footprint. The new expansion will create a modern facility that can meet the evolving needs of our patients and solidify our commitment to providing the best patient-centered care to our growing community.” Construction on the expansion began in October 2019 and represents Hackensack Meridian Health’s commitment to the community, with a $39 million investment.

The new state-of-the-art Emergency Department will provide safer, faster arrivals by adding ambulance bays, newly designed pediatric rooms, behavioral health and new on-site technology with equipment that will provide more accurate diagnostics and treatment, according to the statement. In addition, a new hospital concourse, main entrance, and lobby will modernize the facility and link all three hospital buildings. The medical center will also be more accessible with increased parking and better wayfinding. “We are really starting to see the vision of this state-of-the-art facility come to life,” William DiStanislao, executive site director and vice president of Operations, Raritan Bay Medical Center Old Bridge, said in the statement. “It’s amazing how it has already transformed landscape of our hospital campus.” The expansion was designed and constructed by Stantec and Turner Construction, a collaborative joint venture. The project remains on schedule and is expected to open to the public in December 2021. For more information, visit www.rbmc. org.

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From left: William DiStanislao, vice president of Operations and executive site director, Raritan Bay Medical Center Old Bridge; Thomas Shanahan, chief hospital executive, Raritan Bay Medical Center; Todd Way, central region president, Hackensack Meridian Health; Dr. Louis Brusco, chief medical officer, Raritan Bay Medical Center; Donald Ellis, senior vice president, network facilities, Hackensack Meridian Health.

County College sees rise in number of high school students taking college courses By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer

n an effort to prepare himself for Advanced Placement (AP) exams in calculus and physics, Avinash Kumar signed up for classes at Middlesex County College. It was the summer of 2017 before his sophomore year of high school. “At the time, my high school, the Middlesex County Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Technologies, did not offer many AP courses,” he said. “While this did not prevent me from taking the AP exams, it did put me at a severe disadvantage when it came to preparing for the exams.” Kumar, of Edison, has joined a growing number of students who are taking advan-

tage taking classes at Middlesex County College (MCC) while still in high school. “We’ve seen extensive growth over the past three years,” said Kimberlee Hooper, director of K-12 Partnerships at MCC. The number of high school students taking MCC classes has gone from just under 1,800 in 2017-18 to more than 3,100 in 2019-20 – a jump of almost 60%, Hooper said. Hooper said she believes two major factors play are role in the growth. “First, school districts are organizing and promoting options for their students better, making sure they understand they have numerous post-high school choices,” she said. For example, some students would be best served by earning a certificate in a

short amount of time, and then going into the workforce. For others, a two-year degree that leads to a job is most appropriate, and for others, a two-year degree and then transferring to a four-year school is the right path, Hooper said. “That’s where we come in because of our flexibility and low cost,” she said, noting that is the second factor. “High school students can take a three or four credit class for $125, including tuition and fees. Parents love that they can save literally thousands of dollars by having their kids take classes that will transfer to a four-year institution.” Other advantages include allowing students to get used to the college experience, the amount of work, and what is expected of them in a college setting.

“It allows you to build up your academic profile and it helps solidify your career goals,” Hooper said. “You may think you are interested in one field, but after taking a class or two, decide that it’s not for you. It’s much better to find that out before you are too far along.” For Kumar, he gained experience in balancing the challenging workload of his MCC courses and his usual high school workload. “I pulled through largely due to my extremely supportive MCC professors and having developed a much stronger work ethic,” he said. In June, he graduated from the Middlesex County Academy for Science, Mathematics and Engineering Technologies.

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Children’s book based on twin brothers’ adventures is published posthumously By JENNIFER AMATO Managing Editor

loving woman who is missing her younger sister decided to publish the sister’s children’s book posthumously to continue her legacy. Patricia David, of the Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick, published a new children’s book, “The Adventures of Kiko and Pez” on Aug. 4 by Mascot Books, after her sister Jane Jimenez passed away last year. Kiko and Pez are twin brothers who love to get into mischief and seem to attract trouble wherever they go. A blend of fiction and memoir, the characters of Kiko and Pez were inspired by the Jimenezes’ sons. All of the proceeds go to Jimenez’s sons and their college funds, according to Anna-Marie Mapes of Mascot Books. According to information provided by David, Jimenez was born on Oct. 22, 1965, in the Bronx, N.Y., the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas LeBlanc. The family is from the Commonwealth of Dominica in the West Indies. She attended Cardinal Spellman High School in the Bronx and earned a degree in business administration from Iona College, New Rochelle, N.Y. Jane married Ray Jimenez on Aug. 27, 1993, in New York. She was the proud mother of twin boys Josh and Randy. She moved to Florida and Georgia where she raised her family. “She was well known for her hospitality, her infectious smile and her tasteful cooking – pastelitos and others. One of her greatest joys was to be with her sons, her husband and her dog Dennis. “Family and faith in the Lord were important aspects of her life. On any given day you could hear her singing one of her favorite songs, ‘Three Little Birds’ by Bob Marley – ‘Don’t worry ‘bout a thing ‘cause every little thing gonna be all right.’ This has become the theme and logo for the family,” David said. Jimenez fell sick in 2017 and survived for 10 months. She passed away on May 20, 2018. “From the first day to her last, she never wanted to burden anyone with her illness and kept it from most of the family. “When she would check in on her family and friends she always asked how they were doing and what could she do for them. “During her last moments with her father – who recently passed away in July

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“The Adventures of Kiko and Pez” by the late Jane Jimenez. Her sister, Patricia David of Monmouth Junction, published the book posthumously in her honor.

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– she said she found faith and she trusted God with her future. This lifted such a burden off his shoulders and gave him peace. “She died peacefully at home in Georgia, surrounded by her family. She was taken too soon and many of the relatives

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Jane and her boys Josh and Randy when they were young. She wrote “The Adventures of Kiko and Pez” based on the twins.

refuse to believe she is gone and are doing everything they can to keep her memory and spirit alive,” David said. Known as Cookie, Janie and Cook Cooks, Jimenez was always dabbling in one thing or another; as a stay-at-home mother she had a lot of energy coupled with a great imagination, David said. “She dreamed about writing books for a long time and she would always use her surroundings as the ingredients to tell a great story. After she passed, we realized she had been writing as far back as 2015. “She wrote an alphabet book based on animals with names, and Kiko and Pez which had gone through a series of names before we landed on this one. “She wrote to publishers hoping to get a thumbs up. In some cases she was either denied or never got a response, but she kept sending them out. She was relentless,” David said. David said her sister, during her darker moments alone, also found solace in painting and writing positive messages that she hung all over her home. Her signature was three little birds. Jimenez had always dreamed about having a large family reunion, but never got it off the ground. Three months after her death, David and her husband have been hosting family members for a week at the end of the summer.

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“The family came from all corners of the world to reconnect. We make the themes around Cookie and others we have lost along the way,” David said. “We knew she really wanted to get this book published so I asked Ray, her husband, for the documents and said I was going to finish what Cookie started. I had no idea about how to get her book published, but I did some research and settled on Mascot publishing. “We had everything we needed: editors, illustrators, designers and marketers. We signed with them about a year ago. I got Ray and the twin boys involved to help the illustrator with the designs and the layout. “We were all happy the editor did not suggest any additions except for basic grammar and spelling. Cookie’s book was finished. It took about 12 months from the time we started and got it done just in time for the second anniversary of her death,” David said. When David first read the plot she was surprised it was loosely based on several family members. Her twin boys are best friends and the book highlights their unconditional friendship no matter what; in real life she raised them to have a built in friendship that was unbreakable and that is seen in the book and is evidenced even today as they are in college, she said. There is a scene in the book about reptiles which is patterned after Cookie’s niece Sammy, who is a herpetologist in a zoo where she takes care of reptiles. Another angle in the book is to celebrate single mothers and is patterned after all of the strong women in the family who take care of anything that comes their way, David said. A copy of her book is buried with Jimenez and with her parents in the Commonwealth of Dominica. “This was truly a labor of love and teaches our entire family that when you say you are going to do something you do it. And you help others take their goals to the finish line. “Her sons are thrilled knowing they are not only characters in their mom’s book, but that her wish to be a writer and her legacy will live on forever,” David said. “The Adventures of Kiko and Pez” is written by Jane Jimenez and illustrated by Walter Policelli. It is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Mascot Books.com Contact Jennifer Amato at jamato@newspapermediagroup.com Sports........................................................... 14 Real Estate.................................................... 14

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COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD Middlesex County College will be offering an alternative educational program for children in grades 1-5 starting Sept. 8. The program, called “Think Tank,” is offered by the MCC Child Care Center. Since many of the local elementary schools have decided to go virtual, many

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federal health protocols, including social distancing in the classroom and taking children’s temperatures daily. Staff members will wear masks, and it is highly recommended that children wear them too. Classes will be limited to 10 students in each. The children would be responsible for bringing their own tablet or laptop to the classroom, depending on district guidance. Parents will provide lunch for their child. In addition to the assignments from the school districts, students will participate in a nature walk and journaling, as well as various math, science and art projects. As some parents may work remotely part of the week, MCC will offer options for three, four or five days per week. The fee is $40 per day, and capacity is limited. For more information, contact the MCC Child Care Center at 732-906-2542 or email MTivenan-Mackintosh@middlesexcc.edu. The Sammy’s Hope 5th Annual Charity Golf Outing will be held on Sept. 30 at Royce Brook Golf Club, 201 Hamilton Road, Hillsborough. The outing begins at 8 a.m. with regis-

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Right at Home of Central New Jersey has created the Tickled Pink Silent Disco, to be held from 5-7 p.m. Oct. 7 at Buccleuch Park, 321 Easton Ave., New Brunswick, for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The suggested donation is $5 will all proceeds benefiting breast cancer research. RSVP to Beth Sholom at beth@rahcentral.com or 732-967- 0900 by Sept. 30.

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In August he graduated from Middlesex County College with an associate’s degree in math. He was named a 2020 National Merit Scholarship winner. This fall, Kumar will attend the New Jersey Institute of Technology on a full scholarship as part of the accelerAvinash Kumar ated BS/MS (bachelor’s and master’s degree) program at NJIT’s Albert Dorman Honors College. He is planning a career in information technology. “MCC served as a bridge between high school and NJIT,” he said. “The class sizes were small and the professors were supportive.” For high school students thinking about taking college courses during their high school years, Kumar suggests starting as early as possible and introducing “yourself to your professor and let them know about your situation either before or during the first class.” Hooper said another factor in the growth was outreach to charter and nonpublic schools in the area. MCC went from serving 22 schools in 2016 to 37 today. “In the past, many of the parents were focused on four-year schools, but we’ve been reaching out to explain why we’re a viable option,” she said. “It’s becoming a great resource for their students. They especially like hearing about MCC’s transfer agreements.” East Brunswick High School now offers a dual degree program with MCC, and three districts – Middlesex Borough, South Plainfield and Colonia – are developing the programs. “Just like Mr. Kumar, students can actually earn a college degree while still in high school,” Hooper said, adding she expects several students will graduate from MCC in May 2021 and East Brunswick High School the following month. “Most lean toward our liberal arts majors, but we also have students interested in science and business,” she said. “Essentially, they can set their own pathway. Our hope is that we’re part of the process for these students, whether it’s one course, or 10 courses, or a degree.”

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COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD The YMCA of Greater Monmouth County is introducing new child care options and academic programming this fall. The YMCA is launching the “Y Academy” in September to provide convenient, flexible and affordable options for children in grades K-6, whose schedules are split between in-person and virtual learning. Parents will have options, with children attending two or three days a week from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. or 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Y Academy will be available at the Freehold Family YMCA, Freehold Borough YMCA Community Center, and Matawan Child Achievement Center. The Y plans to offer the Y Academy at the Old Bridge Family YMCA and Red Bank Family YMCA, pending licensing, and community sites are also under consideration depending on interest. Also new this fall is a full-day kindergarten program for families who prefer inperson classroom instruction. Young learners will engage in an academic curriculum, physical fitness, and social and emotional learning activities. The kindergarten program will be available in September at the Freehold Family YMCA’s Enrichment Center and Matawan Child Achievement Center. It will run 9

a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays, with extended care available at 7 a.m. and until 6 p.m. Children will be placed in small groups and all safety guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health departments will be strictly followed. Staff and children will be required to wear masks (with scheduled mask breaks for children). Health screenings will be mandatory at parent drop off and both parent and child will be temperature checked. The Y will also resume before and after school care in the following school districts: Atlantic Highlands, Fair Haven, Freehold Borough, Freehold Township, Highlands, Little Silver, Manalapan/Englishtown, Matawan, Middletown Township, Millstone, Monmouth Beach, Shrewsbury, Spring Lake Heights and West Long Branch. Additionally, the Y provides child care for infants to preschoolers at the Freehold Family YMCA and an academic pre-school program at the Matawan Child Achievement Center. To learn more about YMCA child care programs and registration, visit www. ymcanj.org.

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ON THE ROAD PETER PERROTTA

2020 Mercedes Benz CLS450 4matic Coupe

hen you work selling Mercedes Benz automobiles for a living, it’s akin to being a kid in a candy store. Everywhere you look there’s plenty of luxuriously expensive cars to look at, feel and drive. More than 10 years ago, I exclusively sold Mercedes, working at one of the more prestigious dealerships in South Jersey. As part of our sales training – to get superior product knowledge – it was expected of us Peter Perrotta to drive each and every model in an effort to familiarize ourselves with that car so that when we took our clients on test drives we would be prepared for the multitude of questions customers have when considering whether or not to purchase that car. I must admit that even back then – and to this day – the Mercedes Benz CLS Coupe was one of my absolute favorite vehicles to drive. So I can honestly say that when I was scheduled to test drive and review the 2020 Mercedes Benz CLS450 4matic Coupe, it brought a broad smile to my face. It also revived a lot of memories from my car selling days at the dealership. After spending a week behind the wheel of this luxurious beauty of a car, my opinion hasn’t changed. It remains one of the finest production automobiles on the market – albeit it doesn’t come cheaply. Marketed from Mercedes as a four-door coupe, the CLS was originally designed in 2001 by noted designer Michael Fink. Fink was also noted for styling the first genera-

tion CLK, the C class sport coupe and the Maybach 57 and 62. The first thing one notices about the CLS Coupe is that it isn’t a coupe at all. While its named and badged as a coupe, it actually is a four-door vehicle that simply looks like a coupe due to its aggressively low stance and swooping and curved exterior design. In its overview for its review of this model for 2020, the folks at Car and Driver had this to say: “The CLS-class is a study in contradictions, but one thing that’s clear is its commitment to luxury and performance. It has four doors, yet Mercedes markets it as a coupe (you can thank its fastback styling for that choice).” Once you get past doing the double take of “Wow, this is a four-door coupe” and you slide yourself into the opulent cabin inside, your senses are immediately overwhelmed with the simply luxurious feel of this car. If I was forced to give an analogy, it’s much like trying on a pair of soft hand made Spanish leather boots. No one has to tell you that there’s quality in this product. You just feel it right away. The soft leather contour seats immediately grab you when you slip into this car and the swooping design and ergonomics are such that you almost become one with the car. All around you is luxury at this point – from the piano lacquer trim to the sleek and shiny infotainment screen and the old, but new styled dashboard clock, luxury abounds. After you get done gasping, and finally reach for that push button start, the smoothness and powerfulness of the ride of this beast doesn’t disappoint. This car is at once luxurious but at the same time, quick, extremely powerful and very athletic. I took my CLS tester on a bit of a road

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trip to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, where when you get out on the remote stretches of the Pennsylvania Turnpike the speed limit shoots up to 70 mph. Most motorists are cruising along at more than 80 mph out there. At 80 mph and upward, this car is barely breaking a sweat or even breathing hard. This car is most definitely a vehicle that one can push to high speeds and still feel extremely confident that you are in full control at all times. The 2020 CLS450 4matic Coupe is powered by a smooth 3.0 liter turbo charged inline six cylinder engine that is paired with a 48 volt hybrid assist system Mercedes calls EQ boost. This winning combination provides output of 362 horsepower and 369 pound feet of torque. The nine speed transmission works well with this EQ engine set up as well. In real time, on the road, driving there isn’t much this car can’t do. Of course, all of this fine elegance, power and athleticism doesn’t come cheap. There is a price to be paid. My tester model carried a base price of $72,450. However, after adding a whole host of expensive options and adding in the destination charge, the bottom line sticker price comes in at $99,125.

The car I drove for a week had an exterior color called “designo Arabian Gray” – which I wasn’t all that fond of. I would have preferred a simple black or white. The charge for the paint option on this car is a breath taking $4,900. Some of the other option packages on this car included: $5,500 for a designo interior styling package that includes soft nappa leather seats and a suede headliner; $2,250 for a driver assistance package; $1,320 for the contoured massaging front seats; $1,450 for a wireless charging system for your phone and a whole lot more. For a vehicle with this much power, the gas mileage is rather impressive. The EPA gas mileage rating on this car comes in at 26 miles per gallon overall – with 30 mpg in highway driving and 23 in city driving. The average estimated annual fuel cost for driving a CLS comes in at $1,900 per year as this car consumes about 3.9 gallons of gas per every 100 miles driven. This vehicle was not crash test rated by the government yet.

professionals who will bring their expertise and personal experience into insightful and empowering sessions. There will also be time set aside for questions and answers. To register, visit https://www.mcrcc. org/event/19th-annual-womens-leadership-summit/

from 1-3:30 p.m. Oct. 17 and 18 at the library, 1050 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. Changes implemented to keep within guidelines of safe social distancing Only $10 for a bag of books or $15 for a box of books. Donated gifts will be priced to sell.

The Friends of the Sayreville Public Library will hold a Book & Regifting Sale

The times and dates of food pantry operations in Sayreville have changed.

Food will be distributed in a contactless drive up service from 10 a.m. to noon every Tuesday at the Sayreville Senior Center, 423 Main St. Donations will be accepted from 2-4 p.m. every Tuesday, also at the Senior Center, to ensure food is quarantined for a week prior to redistribution. For more information, email policeoutreach@sayreville.com

Peter Perrotta’s On The Road column appears weekly. Comments and suggestions are welcomed. He can be contacted at peter@capitalmotorcars.com.

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD The Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business committee will present the 19th annual Women’s Leadership Summit in a weekly format, planned for 11 a.m. to noon Oct. 2, 9, 16 and 23. The theme for this year is “Rest… Renew…Relaunch” in keeping with individual journeys and experiences during this pandemic. The event will feature a diverse set of

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NJSIAA moves forward with plan for high school sports

he New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’s Sports Advisory Task Force has released its Return to Sports Plan which provides detailed schedules for fall and winter high school sports. The dates for the spring sports season will be announced at a later date; the task force recognizes the need to maximize the 2021 spring season due to the loss of the 2020 spring sports season during the height of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic, according to an Aug. 20 press release from the NJSIAA. The outdoor fall sports – football, cross country, field hockey, girls tennis and soccer – will begin practice on Sept. 14.

Girls tennis will begin competition on Sept. 28. Cross country, field hockey and soccer will begin competition on Oct. 1. The opening day for the football season will be Oct. 2. The indoor fall sports – gymnastics and girls volleyball – will be moved to a new, special season that will begin with practices on Feb. 16 and competition on March 3, according to the press release. If circumstances change and the NJSIAA is unable to have a fall season, the outdoor fall sports will also be played at that time (beginning March 3). Winter sports teams may begin practicing on Dec. 3. Winter sport competition

will begin on Dec. 21. All of these dates are subject to change based on guidance from Gov. Phil Murphy and the New Jersey Department of Health, according to the press release. The Sports Advisory Task Force’s goals were to ensure health and safety; promote participation, not championships; limit travel; and stay flexible in the face of changing circumstances, according to the press release. With these principles in mind, schedules will be condensed, competition will be local, out-of-state competition will be prohibited (unless a waiver is granted for exceptional circumstances), and post-season play will be limited and local, with no

statewide championships. “We are extremely appreciative of the support and guidance from Gov. Murphy, Sen. Paul Sarlo and Assemblyman Benjie Wimberly,” NJSIAA Chief Operating Officer Colleen Maguire said. “Our kids need structured activity and we believe that education-based high school sports is the best way to provide it. Giving teenagers extra motivation to stay COVID-free promotes healthy outcomes for everyone,” Maguire said. For more information, visit https:// drive.google.com/file/d/1h–GzImTZo4UGqSXswKq75e_B1GopxOK/view

Resident Gail Thompson is organizing a group of handcrafters who will demonstrate what they create to the public. Each person should display a craft, such as pottery, hand embroidery, origami, jewelry, drawing, painting and nature weaving.

The purpose is to encourage people to appreciate and admire handcrafted items and learn how to do a simple craft. There will be no fee to exhibit, but no sales are allowed. For information, contact Thompson at quilt23lady@gmail.com or 732-234-6194.

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD The First Presbyterian Church of Sayreville will hold a flea market on Sept. 12. The rain date is Sept. 19. It will take place in the church parking lot at 172 Main Street, across from Borough Hall, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For more information, visit FPCSAYREVILLE.org. Sayreville Day is currently planned for Sept. 12, with a rain date of Sept. 19, at Kennedy Park.

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NAMI New Jersey recognizes mental health advocates

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and Public Policy Committee member received the Affiliate Advocacy Award for excellence in advocating on behalf of those affected by mental illness in New Jersey. • Vicky Harvey and Maureen Donais of NAMI Salem, and Lara Zucker of NAMI Greater Bergen, received Affiliate Leadership Awards for demonstrating their dedication, inspiration, and who has made an impact on furthering NAMI NJ’s mission and community service. Multicultural Program Recognition Awards recognizing multicultural program volunteer leaders who have shown exemplary commitment and passion in serving New Jersey’s diverse communities: • Donna Williams and Tiffany Mayers received AACT-Now Recognition Awards (African American community), • Victor Chou and Yin Y. Lam, M.Ed, MS, received CAMHOP Recognition Awards (Chinese American community), • Jasmin Perez and Viviana De los Angeles received NAMI NJ en Español Recognition Awards (Hispanic/Latinx community), • Phil Koshy and Yasmin Halim received SAMHAJ Recognition Awards (South Asian community); Dara Axelrod Expressive Arts Mental Health Poetry Contest Awards: Megha Sood first place, Jennifer McGraw second place, Michelle Belfiore third place, Ed-

ward Bello fourth place, Karen Jung fifth place, Cooper Kidd sixth place, Sacha Batra seventh place, Jodie Intilli eighth place, Aparaajit Sriram ninth place, Shelley Pickles 10th place. NAMI NJ Staff Recognition • Celina Sanchez, past executive assistant for 24 years, received Long-Term Service to NAMI NJ Recognition; • Jay Yudof, Recovery Programs coordinator, Lynne Malloy, director of Family Programs, and Stephanie Har, Communications Technology manager, received Quarantine Superstars recognition for their excellence in providing programs to the community during the COVID-19 quarantine. In response to racial injustice, NAMI NJ Board of Trustees unanimously passed a resolution against racism which was announced at the meeting to a statewide audience, according to the statement. NAMI NJ commits to participating in activities and conversations that aim to reject racism and vows to develop and implement strategies that dismantle racism and ethnic oppression within its programming. The virtual annual meeting recording and the 2020 awards list are published on NAMI NJ website: www.naminj.org/ events/awards. NAMI NJ has its state headquarters on Route 130 in North Brunswick.

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he National Alliance on Mental Illness of New Jersey (NAMI NJ) celebrated its 35 years of improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness during its annual meeting, held virtually on July 18, by presenting more than 30 awards to leaders in the mental health movement. A new board president and trustees were also announced. Meredith Masin Blount, executive director, announced that Mark T. Williams, BSN, RN-BC, was newly elected as president of the Board of Trustees, and seven individuals have been welcomed onboard as regional or at-large trustees. The organization’s first President Elena Stolzer, second President Marilyn Goldstein, and first Executive Director Sylvia Axelrod shared messages with all members and volunteers, recognizing NAMI NJ’s 35 years of service to New Jersey’s diverse communities, according to a prepared statement. NAMI NJ founders, past long-term employees, key team members, and Board of Trustees members were honored at the annual meeting, as well as founding and long-term affiliate leaders, multicultural program leaders, volunteers of the month, 2019 Walk sponsors and top fundraisers. The following individuals were honored with this year’s awards: • Sherman T. Brewer, past NAMI NJ trustee and Public Policy Committee member, received the Gov. Richard J. Codey Mental Health Champion Award which recognizes a leader and advocate who has fought tirelessly to bring issues surrounding mental illness to the forefront, and demanded respectful services for people with lived experience of mental illness. • Gail Dembin, former NAMI Atlantic/ Cape May president and NAMI Familyto-Family state trainer, received The Sylvia Axelrod Award for providing tireless service to those affected by mental illness, both in depth of commitment and in length of years committed to the cause. • Madison Stiles, Royal International Miss New Jersey Jr. Teen, received the NAMI NJ Youth Leader Award for going above and beyond in the efforts to overcome stigma and provide hope and healing to those affected by mental illness. • Winifred and Bob Chain, NAMI Burlington board members and past AACTNOW Peer Engagement Specialists, received the NAMI NJ Spirit Award for embodying the spirit of NAMI NJ: volunteering, inspiring, helpful and hopeful.

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