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Sayreville schools continue hybrid schedule through end of month By MATTHEW SOCKOL Staff Writer

tudents in the Sayreville School District are scheduled to continue receiving a hybrid model of in-person and remote instruction for the remainder of December. During the 2020-21 school year, because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, many Sayreville students have been receiving their education in a hybrid model that consists of in-person instruction and remote instruction. Two cohorts of students have been attending school on alternating days. Some students have only been receiving remote instruction if their parents selected that option at the beginning of the school year. The hybrid model was implemented in November after students in Sayreville began the school year receiving fully remote instruction. In a notice from Superintendent of Schools Richard Labbe that was released on Dec. 7, the superintendent stated the district would continue combining in-person and remote instruction during the month. According to Labbe, pupils in kindergarten through fifth grade are in phase 2b of the district’s plan where the cohorts receive

in-person instruction on two days (Mondays and Tuesdays or Thursdays and Fridays) and remote instruction on three days. Students at the Sayreville Middle School (SMS) and Sayreville War Memorial High School (SWMHS) – sixth to 12th grade – are in phase 2a where the cohorts receive one day of in-person instruction (Tuesdays or Thursdays) and the remaining four days are remote. Beginning Dec. 8, Labbe said the middle school and high school cohorts would be able to participate together for in-person instruction, providing them with two days of in-person instruction on Tuesdays and Thursdays. He explained that this was because of a limited number of students attending the middle school and high school in a single cohort each week and the district sought to provide in-person instruction at least two days a week for all students. “We will continue to allow this until a time in which doing so increases class sizes above 15, which is what the New Jersey Department of Health recognizes as above reduced capacity for a standard sized classroom,” he said. Pre-kindergarten and students in selfcontained classes will receive in-person instruction during all five days of the week, according to the superintendent.

Anonymous supporter will match donations to Sammy’s Hope Animal Welfare up to $25,000

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AJ Silvestri and Jillian Bresocnik delivered thousands of holiday letters on National Believe Day at the Macy’s at the Brunswick Square Mall in East Brunswick as part of the Macy’s Believe campaign on Dec. 4. AJ, Jillian (pictured) and their supporters chose to honor the memory of Jillian’s sister, Kendall, a Make-A-Wish recipient, by naming their holiday letter-writing effort “Believe in Unicorns.” See story, page 3.

ammy’s Hope Animal Welfare & Adoption Center is asking its supporters to help continue its mission – through Dec. 31, all donations will be doubled by an anonymous donor, up to $25,000. “We’re thrilled that through a very generous donor, we can offer this generous match in 2020. All donations will go 100% to provide care and adoption services for our sweet animals. We’re especially grateful in this year of COVID-19 to be able to continue our mission without interruption, and we hope our friends will take advantage of this donation matching opportunity,” David Gaier, director of marketing,

said in a prepared statement. To donate, visit www.sammyshope.org and click “Donate” at the top of the page; all donations are dedicated 100% to the operation of the center. Sammy’s Hope Animal Welfare & Adoption Center is located at 1400 Main St., Sayreville, giving homeless dogs and cats care, medical attention and specialized training to help prepare them for foster and forever homes. The center can house, support and care for up to 12 dogs and 24 cats at any one time. Follow Sammy’s Hope at www.facebook.com/sammys.hope.rescue.

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Memory of young Old Bridge girl remembered during annual Macy’s Believe campaign

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hen 7-year-old Kendall Bresocnik was granted her wish from MakeA-Wish New Jersey in the spring, she asked her mother if she was going to be able to ride in the sleigh with AJ Silvestri during his annual delivery of holiday letters as part of the Macy’s “Believe” campaign. And ride the sleigh she did, symbolically, as Kendall’s photo was placed on the sleigh as AJ delivered thousands of holiday letters to the Macy’s at the Brunswick Square Mall in East Brunswick on Dec. 4. Kendall passed away in May after a short, but fierce battle with brain cancer. “This was one of her favorite things of the year,” said AJ’s mother Kerryann S. Silvestri. “We really wanted to honor [Kendall] today and honor [her sister] Jillian. When her wish was granted she specifically asked her mom ‘Am I going to ride the sled with AJ this year?’ so here she is in spirit with the biggest heart and biggest angel you will ever know … I know she’s smiling down on us.” AJ, a junior at Old Bridge High School, teamed up with one of his biggest supporters, Jillian Bresocnik, a fifth grader at Southwood Elementary School in Old Bridge, to spearhead his annual letter campaign for Make-A-Wish through Macy’s Believe campaign. Jillian and her sister, Kendall, were among AJ’s biggest supporters. The Bresocnik family, who also include parents Erik and Kerri-Ann, wrote and collected more than 15,000 letters over the past several years. The Bresocnik family joined the Silvestri family to help deliver the holiday letters on Dec. 4. They were welcomed by Trish Falzini, Macy’s store manager at Brunswick Square Mall. “The campaign has been important to our family for the last few years,” said Kerri-Ann Bresocnik. “Helping AJ has been a pleasure and we’re so thankful to the Silvestri family for allowing us to honor Kendall this year. No doubt she’s smiling down on us right now and we hope to continue to be able to support this campaign.” In April, Kendall was diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer. Kendall was granted a wish from the Make-A-Wish New Jersey to build a swimming pool in her parent’s backyard.

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AJ Silvestri and Jillian Bresocnik delivered thousands of holiday letters on National Believe Day at the Macy’s at the Brunswick Square Mall in East Brunswick as part of the Macy’s Believe campaign on Dec. 4. AJ, Jillian and their supporters chose to honor the memory of Jillian’s sister, Kendall, a Make-A-Wish recipient, by naming their holiday letter-writing effort “Believe in Unicorns.”

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In a YouTube video, Jillian explained her sister was “a happy silly 7-year-old who went to Southwood Elementary School.” “She loved rainbows and unicorns,” she said. This year’s Believe campaign was held in memory of her sister with the name “Believe in Unicorns” campaign. Since 2014, AJ, with the help of his supporters from the Old Bridge Township schools, other communities around the state and countries outside the United States, has collected more than 500,000 letters. Last year, AJ collected letters as far as Alaska, Hawaii and even New Zealand. This year marks the 13th annual Believe campaign between Macy’s and Make-AWish. From the beginning of November through Christmas Eve, “believers” of all ages can mail letters to Santa at the big red letterbox at any Macy’s store or online at macys.com/believe. For every letter received, Macy’s will donate $1 to Make-A-Wish, up to $1 million, to help create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Letters delivered on National Believe Day on Dec. 4 to any Macy’s nationwide counted for a $2 contribution from Macy’s per letter, up to an additional $1 million, bringing the total campaign to a possible $2 million. Make-A-Wish New Jersey granted AJ a wish when he was eight years old. He has cystic fibrosis, a chronic, progressive and life limiting genetic disease that affects specifically AJ’s lungs and gastrointestinal system, Kerryann S. Silvestri said. AJ’s wish involved traveling to Las Vegas to meet the cast of “Pawn Stars.” AJ also got to meet the cast of “American Restoration,” a show also on the History Channel. The trip was a week after superstorm Sandy in 2012. Since 2003, Macy’s has donated more than $132 million to Make-A-Wish, including more than $21 million through the retailer’s annual Believe campaign, helping grant more than 15,500 wishes and impact more than 3.1 million people, including wish kids and their families, volunteers, community groups and medical professionals. Make-A-Wish provides children with critical illnesses the chance to experience life beyond their illness and see their most heartfelt wish come true, allowing them to replace fear with confidence, anxiety with hope and sadness with joy. Legals........................................................... 15 Real Estate.................................................... 14

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airy godmothers have lost their place in the world. There are very few new recruits, but Eleanor (Jillian Bell) still dreams of joining their ranks. Still, godmother classes have not been kind to her youthful exuberance, and the requests for the service of fairy godmothers everywhere have been waning. When Eleanor discovers the request of a 10-year-old girl, she takes the initiative and heads to America from the Motherland (home of the godmothers) in an attempt to prove her worth. She soon discovers Mackenzie (Isla Fisher) is no longer a young girl, and, in fact, is a single mother of two girls. The players may have changed, but Eleanor still needs to work toward “happily ever after” not only to prove that she is worthy of being a fairy godmother, but also to reassure her teacher, Moira (Jane Curtin),

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that all fairy godmothers are worthy. What is happiness, and do you need a prince for a modern happily ever after? Godmothered will not win Best Picture. I know, bold statement, right? But, Godmothered may inspire those who need inspiration, as it is a film in the vein of classic Disney titles that draw on our need

to smile. And with a Christmas wrapping around it, Godmothered presents a film that adds to the holiday movie mix in not only messaging, but also songs and visuals to get you tapping your toes. Fisher and Bell work so well together and give us a lovely PG-rated romp. As Bell plays into the youthful innocence of the Eleanor character, Fisher digs in for the long haul portraying the life of an overworked single mother who is trying to overcome her past and be the grownup in the room. Jillian Shea Spaeder has a breakout role as the anxiety-laden Jane, who is loaded with talent but still needs a boost. And who can question June Squibb as Agnes (Eleanor’s roommate) alongside the amazing Curtin? All of this talent, along with a pleasant script that allows everyone to have a good time, makes Godmothered a surefire win with young and old alike. It will prove motivating for young girls and women, and be just plain fun for all. With a tough 2020 heading to the rearview mirror, we all deserve to be happy. In fact, I’d happily accept my own fairy godmother if anyone wants to apply. Life is hard — Godmothered is here to help. Paul’s Grade: B Godmothered Rated PG Stars: Isla Fisher, Jillian Bell, June Squibb, Jane Curtin Director: Sharon Maguire

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Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign begins

aw enforcement officials will be cracking down on drivers impaired by alcohol or drugs as part of the annual end of year “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” statewide campaign. Through Jan. 1, 2021, local and state law enforcement officials will conduct saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints looking for motorists who may be driving while intoxicated. o The national effort endeavors to raise awareness about the dangers of impaired driving through a combination of high-visibility enforcement and public education. During the last five years New Jersey has experienced more than 36,000 alcohol involved crashes resulting in 648 fatalities, according to provided information. Last year, 22% of all motor vehicle fatalities in New Jersey were alcohol-related. Nationally, 10,551 died in 2018 in drunk driving crashes. The societal cost associated with

these crashes is estimated to be $44 billion annually, according to the statement. Law enforcement agencies participating in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over 2020 Year End Holiday Crackdown offer the following advice for the holiday season: • Take mass transit, a taxicab, or ask a sober friend to drive you home. • Spend the night where the activity or party is held. • If you see an impaired driver on the road, contact law enforcement. • Always buckle-up, every ride. • If you are intoxicated and traveling on foot, the safest way to get home is to take a cab or have a sober friend or family member drive or escort you to your doorstep. • Be responsible. If someone you know is drinking, do not let that person get behind the wheel.

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Flier announces quarantine orders circa 1916 By JENNIFER AMATO Managing Editor

flier that was recently donated to the North Brunswick Historical Society announces a quarantine in the township due to infantile paralysis circa 1916 in the New York area. The 12-inch by 15-inch document was discovered among the papers of an elderly resident who passed away, according to Michael Hritz, director of the North Brunswick Department of Community Development and president of the North Brunswick Historical Society. Hritz made remarks about the document during the Nov. 30 Township Council meeting when the paper was presented. It is believed the infantile paralysis was associated with a polio outbreak that had occurred years earlier. “All visitors coming into North Brunswick Township must show a physician’s health certificate by order of the Board of Health of the Township of North Brunswick,” the flier states. The health ordinance was signed by Alfred Yorston, president of the Board of Health. The intersection of Route 1 and Route 130 was the location of the 20-acre farm of Charles and Mary Yorston, the parents

of Alfred Yorston, a well-known mortician and cemetery superintendent who died in 1958, according to information provided by Hritz. Alfred Yorston is best remembered for his work in removing 520 bodies from the New Brunswick Presbyterian Church’s cemetery to Van Liew Cemetery in North Brunswick to make way for new construction; for his around-the-clock service during the 1918 deadly influenza epidemic; and for his service in connection with the autopsy involving the infamous Hall-Mills murder in Franklin Township, according to the information. In the late 1930s, the Yorstons sold 8 acres to the state for the construction of the superhighway and a new traffic circle. Alfred and his wife Evelyn then built a new house to take the place of their razed homestead. The house was later renovated as an antiques shop and then moved onto stilts in an adjacent equipment yard in the mid-1970s to make way for a modern office building, according to the information. “It’s possible health certificates would have been checked near their home, where we know there was actually a toll gate near the present-day Shoppes entrance. Those traveling by horse and carriage were required to pay a fare when passing through the township,” Hritz said.

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A flier donated to the North Brunswick Historical Society mentions a quarantine order from circa 1916 due to infantile paralysis.

Alfred Yorston was a chairman of the Township Committee. At one point, the Township Committee suggested the circle be named in the Yorstons’ honor, but no action was ever taken, Hritz said.

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Joel Whitburn Could He Hold The Greatest & Most Complete Music Collection Ever? By Barb Oates, ReMIND Magazine

hen Joel Whitburn was just 9 or 10, he would cycle through his parents’ stack of 78s sitting in front of their Motorola, melting to the music of Doris Day, Tony Bennett and Johnnie Ray’s “Cry.” Out of the six children growing up in the Whitburn family during the mid ’50s, Joel was the family’s most passionate collector. “By the time I was a teenager, 45s were coming into vogue. I started collecting those one at a time,” Joel tells. “If we’d go shopping or were at a big department store downtown in Milwaukee, like Gimbels or Schuster’s, my mother would always let me pick out a record.” As Joel’s collection grew, he was looking for some kind of resource to help categorize and denote which records were No. 1, which were Top 10. “Some of them I knew both the A and B side were a hit, but which one was bigger? I didn’t know because there was nothing. I remember calling Billboard in New York — the main chart office. The only thing they had was a Top 1,000 records list for $50, so I bought it. It was loaded with mistakes, spelling mistakes,

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and they didn’t have the titles quite right.” Joel set out to correct that and started doing his own research and organization, mostly on 3&#215;5 cards as a hobby. In 1970, he quit his job at RCA and started his business Record Research, releasing his first reference book, Record Research. That book was the first of 16 editions, which are now known as Top Pop Singles 1955-2018. Impressed by his work, Billboard gave Joel an exclusive license to mine their charts and craft these 1,000-plus-page music bibles.

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set counties in 2021 or currently attending community college in these counties. They will need to prove acceptance to a full-time (12 credits or more) associate or bachelor’s degree program. They will have a weighted GPA of 2.75 or higher as demonstrated by an unofficial transcript. And they will need to demonstrate passionate participation as a runner in a cross country or track and field in their junior and senior years of high school or while at community college. Participation in extracurricular activities and community involvement will also be considered. For more information, application materials, or to donate to the scholarship fund, email scholarship@rvrr.org. The deadline to apply is Jan. 31. Scholarships will be awarded in April.

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BULLETIN BOARD Jewish Family Services of Middlesex County is collecting donations of gift cards for parents who need help buying their children presents for the holidays. To coordinate a toy (new, unwrapped) or gift card donation, call 732-777-1940. Financial donations can also be made at https://jfsmiddlesex.org/donate-form/ Sewing for a Cause is raising money for the New Jersey foster care children. Gaylien Thompson, a Sayreville resident, sells hand-sown items on Etsy.com through her shop SewingbyGaylien, such as home decor, children’s quilts, doll dresses, a doll quilt, and Christmas items. She will donate $2 for every order she receives through December. Her goal is to raise $150. For more information, email quilt23lady@gmail.com. Dove Hospice Services of New Jersey will hold an interactive program on Zoom, “Getting Through the Holidays Without Someone You Love,” at 1 p.m. Dec. 16. Presented by Doug Skerbetz, chaplain. To register, email Doug@dovehs.com A link will be emailed prior to the call with instructions on how to access the presentation. The Sayreville Public Library will offer the following programs in December: – A movement and restoration-based yoga practice will be held virtually via Zoom from 6-7 p.m. Dec. 21 and 28. Join Stephanie Barrios-Cullins for a series of three classes offering restorative yoga. Register at www.sayrevillelibrary.org Participants need a webcam to participate. – An adult craft class will be held virtually at 6 p.m. Dec. 17. Learn how to craft a delicate quilled paper snowflake ornament. Materials will be supplied after registration for curbside pickup. Register at www.sayrevillelibrary.org A support group for public health employees will be held at 4 p.m. Thursdays in December. The open discussion will focus on the importance of nurturing emotional and mental health during COVID-19 and beyond. The groups will share about how the pandemic has impacted emotional health for public health employees, and discuss wellness strategies to manage stress and promote healing. Log into Zoom using Meeting ID 911 7223 6441 with passcode 934178. For more information, visit www. mhanj.org

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Debonair Music Hall in Teaneck; Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown; The Newton Theatre in Newton; Outpost in the Burbs in Montclair; and Roy’s Hall in Blairstown. “At a time when many indie venues are facing closing forever, our theaters have come together to help each other and advocate for our interests on the state level,” Sara Scully, Hopewell Theater’s executive director and founder, said in a prepared statement. Indie venues were the first to close and will be the last to open due to the pandem-

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The Rookie Returns By Rick Gables ABC will premiere season three of The Rookie on Sunday, Jan. 3, at 10 p.m. ET/PT. John Nolan (Nathan Fillion), the oldest rookie in the LAPD, has used his life experience, determination and sense of humor to keep up with rookies 20 years his junior. Nearing the end of his training, Nolan now faces his biggest challenge as a police officer when he must come to terms with the choices he has made in pursuit of the truth. Hallmark continues its Countdown to Christmas and Miracles of Christmas events with two new original movies on Saturday, Dec. 19. First up is A Christmas Carousel at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Hallmark Channel. When Lila (Rachel Boston) is hired by the Royal Family of Marcadia

to repair a carousel, she must work with the Prince (Neal Bledsoe) to complete it by Christmas. Then at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, it’s Swept Up by Christmas, starring Lindy Booth and Justin Bruening. An antique seller and a cleaner clash over how to downsize a magnificent estate right before Christmas. As the two uncover the house’s treasures, they find a way to reconnect the reclusive owner with his own Christmases past. Discovery Channel will premiere the second season of Undercover Billionaire on Wednesday, Jan. 6, at 8 p.m. ET/PT, followed by the all-new series Undercover Billionaire: Comeback City at 10 p.m. ET/PT. In the new season of Undercover Billionaire, three successful entrepreneurs are betting $1 million that they can go

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undercover in three different cities, start their own business with just $100 and top the million-dollar mark in just 90 days. At the end of the challenge, each of them will reveal their true identities to the people who helped build their business. Each person will need to rely on their own unique secrets of success. After all, there’s more than one way to make $1 million. Then, on the new spinoff series premiere, Glenn Sterns returns to Erie, Pennsylvania, where he built his business, Underdog BBQ, in just 90 days. Now he has a new mission: rescuing small businesses on the brink of going bust. PBS will air Call the Midwife Holiday Special 2020 on Friday, Dec. 25, at 9 p.m. ET (check your local listings). Everyone at Nonnatus House looks forward to a traditional holiday, but nothing goes quite to plan. Meanwhile, the circus arrives in Poplar, bringing new friendships, new experiences and an exciting adventure for Nurse Crane.

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ON THE ROAD PETER PERROTTA

2021 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro

hen you review cars and trucks week in and week out, most passengers who hop in your test vehicle want to immediately know what you think of the particular vehicle you are driving that week. My wife, on the other hand, isn’t shy about offering her opinion immediately upon stepping into one of my test vehicles before even hearing what I think. The 2021 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro pickup I recently drove for one week Peter Perrotta was simply too high off the ground – with no step-in rail or running boards to assist – for her liking. She found it too hard to get into and out of easily. Point understood. However, for me, I didn’t see it as a problem. My boss, on the other hand, stepped into the Tundra and asked me immediately what I thought of it. Quite frankly, I like the ride and the power of the Tundra pickup – featuring a massive 5.7 liter, V8 engine that puts out an impressive 381 horsepower – however, the interior ergonomics and design are rather “Plain Jane” in dire need of a more modern makeover. When I brought this to the attention of my boss, I found his response to be rather interesting. He looked around at the basic looking dash board design of the Tundra and said, “Well, you know sometimes people like that basic, not too cluttered design.” Another point well taken. If you are into minimalism, then this 2021 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro is for you. The exterior design of the Tundra TRD Pro isn’t outdated looking. In fact, I found it to be rather attractive – outfitted with a slightly lifted, rugged, off-road appearance. But, the inside design and look will not overwhelm you, especially when you compare it to the snazzy, more modern looking pickup competitors in its class like the Dodge Ram 1500, the Ford F-150 or the Chevrolet Silverado. I suspect that folks at Toyota will be introducing a freshened up looking Tundra in

2021 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro

the near future. But, for now, it is what it is. Like all pickup models there are numerous different configurations you can get the Tundra in. However, new for 2021 was a new Lunar Rock color for the TRD Pro model; a new Tundra Trail Special Edition and a new Tundra Nightshade Special Edition. I found the new Lunar Rock color to be just ok. It didn’t blow me away or anything like that. Instead of a metallic paint, the Lunar Rock – which actually does resemble the color of moon rocks – has a flat almost matte finish to it. One observer remarked to me that the Lunar Rock almost looked like primer paint. The base price of the 2021 Tundra TRD Pro (double cab) is $48,775. My tester was outfitted with no additional options except for the $1,595 destination and delivery charge that was tacked on bringing the bottom line sticker price to $50,370. The TRD Pro model comes with a lot of standard equipment, including what

Toyota calls the Unique TRD Pro Content package which includes: forged aluminum 18-inch TRD wheels; TRD tuned Fox shocks; dual exhaust and front skid plate and black trimmed front bucket seats with red stitching. As far as fuel economy goes, this Tundra is not all that eco-friendly. The EPA estimates that the Tundra gets an unimpressive 14 miles per gallon on average – 17 miles per gallon in highway driving and 13 in city driving. The annual estimated fuel cost to run this Tundra for one year comes in at a pretty hefty $2,900 as it uses about 7.1 gallons of gas for every 100 miles driven. The overall crash test rating on the government’s five star safety test comes in at a 4. The Tundra received 4 stars for the frontal crash test for both driver and passenger. It got 5 stars for the side crash test for both front and rear seat and 4 stars for the rollover test. The editors at Car and Driver gave the Tundra high marks for its “desirable standard features.” They also noted that the

crew cab model back seat was “huge” and that it featured legitimate “trail ready” options. Car and Driver gave the Tundra low marks for not being fuel efficient, subpar interior quality and having a clumsy onroad demeanor. I agree with two of the three low marks Car and Driver offered up. I didn’t find the Tundra to be clumsy at all in the handling department. In fact, I think the Tundra’s ride, comfort and handling capabilities stack up quite nicely when you compare it to the Ram, F-150 or Silverado. There is a lot to consider when shopping for a pickup and while the Tundra is not a sales leader, by any means, in its category there are some very strong points to this vehicle which should make it a serious contender for anyone looking to buy or lease a vehicle in this class.

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ACROSS 1. *Bambi and others like him 6. Nail a criminal 9. Use a paring knife 13. Cornucopia’s shape 14. Lawyers’ org. 15. Interior designer’s focus 16. *Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor’s draw 17. 1/100 of afghani 18. Tapestry 19. *Minnie Mouse’s full first name 21. *“Be Our Guest” performer 23. Kukui nut necklace 24. #22 Down competitor 25. Dojo pad 28. Pillow filler 30. Detected 35. Burden of proof 37. Ness’ domain 39. Vernacular

40. Poker amount 41. Divvy up 43. U.S. freshwater invader 44. Relating to nose 46. Golfer’s warning 47. “The Three Musketeers” dueling sword 48. Isaac of science fiction fame 50. *“The Princess Diaries” leading actress 52. Pigpen 53. Candle burner 55. Greek letters on campus 57. *Remy’s idol Auguste ____ 61. *Pongo’s mate 65. Radio sign 66. J. Edgar Hoover’s org. 68. Was dishonest with, two words 69. *Iago and Kevin 70. *Scar to Simba, e.g. 71. At the point of death, archaic 72. Command to Fido

73. Seed alternative, to a landscaper 74. Loses color DOWN 1. Fraud 2. Famous Amos 3. Before long, to Shakespeare 4. Alef and Bet follower 5. *Like a Haunted Mansion visitor 6. California valley 7. *Aladdin’s sidekick 8. What football and baseball have in common, pl. 9. “Frasier” actress Gilpin 10. Homesteader’s measure 11. *Shere Khan’s cry 12. Highland tongue 15. Woman in trouble? 20. Actress Davis 22. Package delivery service 24. Reveal the true nature

25. *“How Far I’ll Go” performer 26. *____ of Arendelle, pl. 27. Hutu’s opponents, 1994 29. *Raksha or Rama 31. Cote d’Azur locale 32. Ginger cookies 33. Kind of heron 34. *Beardless dwarf 36. Clothing line 38. Honker 42. It may be perfect 45. Moves down 49. Itinerary word 51. Cap attachment 54. Part of a sleeve, pl. 56. Organ swelling 57. Loads 58. Military group 59. Sarah, alt. sp. 60. Not a slob 61. ____ Piper 62. Object of worship 63. Tear, past tense 64. *“0A Bug’s Life” characters 67. *Human child in Monstropolis

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Rutgers leading coronavirus therapeutic clinical trial that focuses on positive cases with mild symptoms

utgers is leading a clinical trial assessing the combination of nitazoxanide, ribavirin and hydroxychloroquine to treat people 21 or older who are infected with SARS-CoV-2 and are asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic. The trial is being conducted with Synavir Corporation, a global health company that works with academia, industry and government to develop combination treatments for new viral infections. The trial — called Triple Combination Antiviral Coronavirus Therapy (TriACT) — seeks to determine whether treating people who test positive for coronavirus but who do not have symptoms or have mild symptoms with this combination will reduce the amount of virus and their chances of getting sick, according to information provided by Rutgers on Nov. 30. There are no proven treatments for COVID-19, but there is some evidence that medications used to treat other infections

might also work against COVID-19, especially if they are used in combination. This three-drug combination has been shown in experimental studies to be highly effective in suppressing viral replication. Participants will be given the drug combination or a placebo. “Medications for outpatients with COVID-19 that shorten the duration of the illness, prevent the need for hospitalization and, perhaps most importantly, prevent spread of the disease to others are a critical need that are currently missing in therapeutics,” principal investigator Jeffrey Carson, MD, a Provost at Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences and a Distinguished Professor of Medicine at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, said in the statement. The trial will assess the rate of decline in viral load in 70 people over 10 days and compare the proportion of participants who are asymptomatic and symptomatic at

10 days versus the time of onset; the frequency of the development of fever and other symptoms of COVID-19 in those who were asymptomatic at enrollment; the progression in severity of COVID-19 symptoms, including hospitalization and length of stay, admission to an intensive care unit and the number of days in the unit, and death of any cause; the severity of disease in participants who develop symptoms of COVID-19; and the side effects of the therapy compared to a placebo. It also seeks to determine whether the baseline viral load predicts response to therapy and new COVID-19 infection in household members. The trial was designed to allow the study participants to largely participate safely from home. They will visit the clinic only three times. They will receive a TriACT Study Kit, which includes the study medicine, swabbing kits and all other materials needed to complete the investiga-

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advocate for the MAAC to launch its own program. Coaches throughout the conference felt strongly about the Time Out for Black Lives program and were eager to partake. “I’m proud to take part in Time Out for Black Lives,” Rider Men’s Basketball Coach Kevin Baggett said in the statement. “Being able to intersect two very important things like reading and social justice while reaching a young audience makes the initiative one that will no doubt have a meaningful impact.” Baggett and Pitino will be included in the first wave of released videos. Heather Vulin, head coach of the Manhattan’s women’s program and also part of the first wave of released recordings, was also an enthusiastic supporter of the program. “I am so excited to be a part of the MAAC initiative Time Out for Black Lives,” Vulin said in the statement. “I feel it puts representation to the forefront and starts exposure and conversations on diversity, equality, and inclusion early for

our children. The book I read, ‘Vote for our Future’, is a great example of the importance of using our right to vote and how voting impacts everyone’s future. I feel this program will be a wonderful resource for our local schools and an opportunity to get important conversations started. Plus, every child should be able to see someone that looks like them when they are learning about history and other important topics. We all truly gain when we embrace our differences and strengths. I am proud to be a part of the MAAC, which has continually made it a priority to use our platform to raise awareness and support for the social justice movement.” Student-athletes will also be taking part in Time Out for Black Lives, as they have in past MAAC initiatives. Student-athletes are able to share their life experiences and lessons in a way that local students can easily connect to, as was evident in last year’s MAAC Gives Back program where basketball programs visited local elementary and high schools.

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Kadir Nelson. Kevin Baggett (Rider) reads “I Got Next” by Daria Peoples-Riley. Carmen Maciariello (Siena) reads “Obama: The Day the World Danced: a Family Heirloom” by Jan Spivey Gilchrist. Jordan Henderson (Canisius) reads “Cool Cuts” by Mechal Renee Roe. Melik Martin (Monmouth) reads “I Am Every Good Thing” by Derrick Barnes, illustrated by Gordon C. James. Heather Vulin (Manhattan) reads “Vote for Our Future” by Margaret McNamara, illustrated by Micah Player. Marc Mitchell (Saint Peter’s) reads “Henry’s Freedom Box” by Ellen Levine, illustrated by Kadir Nelson. Jada Pierce (Niagara) reads “Sing a Song: How Lift Every Voice and Sing Inspired Generations” by Kelly Starling Lyons, illustrated by Keith Mallett. Julianna Bonilla (Marist) reads “Good Night Martin Luther King Jr.” by Adam Gamble and Mark Jasper, illustrated by Julissa Mora. Callie Cavanaugh (Fairfield) reads “I Am Enough” by Grace Byers, illustrated by Keturah A. Bobo. Sajada Bonner (Quinnipiac) reads “Get Up, Stand Up” by Cedella Marley, illustrated by John Jay Cabuay. “The Time Out For Black Lives reading initiative is a fantastic program,” Iona Men’s Basketball Coach Rick Pitino said in the statement. “I am incredibly proud of the MAAC and every member school for taking steps to make this mission actionable.” “This basketball reading program is intended to help children develop reading, writing and thought-provoking skills while recognizing the outstanding contributions and achievements of many great Black leaders. This program is not about the actions of one, but the collective momentum of many, and Iona, as well as the MAAC, is committed to carrying that momentum forward.” Pitino partook in a similar program while coaching in Greece and was a strong

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he Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) announced its Time Out for Black Lives initiative, which aims to inspire and educate youth, athletes, families and fans. Time Out for Black Lives has an interactive website where coaches and studentathletes from MAAC basketball programs contribute their time and resources to read children’s books in entertaining videos, all focusing on Black culture, history, music and myths. The program comes as part of the MAAC’s United for Justice campaign that was announced over the summer. “The Time Out for Black Lives program is something the MAAC and its member institutions have been excited about launching for quite some time as we worked with our partners in Greece and the MAAC SAAC and basketball coaches and student-athletes,” MAAC Commissioner Rich Ensor said in a statement from Rider University. “It’s an excellent way to give back to local schools and expand the familiarity of our basketball programs while also teaching important aspects of black history to our youth. Teaching children about these important parts of history is so important now more than ever, and the MAAC is proud to give back to its communities. We hope this program is just one of many included in the conference’s United for Justice campaign. Kudos to all involved in this project and for their support of social justice initiatives.” All videos will be highlighted on the new site built specifically for the reading program, timeoutforblacklives.com. Posted videos will feature short biographies on each coach or student-athlete, with kidfriendly information such as the reader’s hometown, favorite book and favorite basketball player. There are also “Let’s Talk About It” resource guides to help parents/ teachers start thought provoking discussions with the children viewing the videos. The first round of videos will feature: Rick Pitino (Iona) reads “A Nation’s Hope: The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis” by Matt De La Peña, illustrated by

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