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Howell board devising plan for school reopening By CHARLES DAYE Staff Writer
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Corrine Henn, an animal control officer with the Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, cares for a dog that was one of 61 pups rescued from a home in Middletown on July 20. For the story, see page 3.
ducators in the Howell K-8 School District are working to come up with a plan to reopen the district’s schools in September. Schools in Howell and the rest of New Jersey were closed by order of Gov. Phil Murphy in March as the Garden State felt the impact of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. Students completed the 2019-20 school year through remote (virtual) learning at home. Murphy has approved the reopening of schools for the 2020-21 school year with social distancing and social interaction guidelines in place. On July 20, Murphy directed New Jersey school administrators to also provide an all-remote education option for parents who do not want to send their children to a school building in September. Additional details regarding remote learning were expected to be released by the state Department of Education on July 24. Early in July, the members of the Howell Board of Education’s Community Interaction Committee met to discuss the district’s reopening process. Superintendent of Schools Joseph Isola said he believes it is important to talk about what has happened in regard to the pandemic. What occurred in March when schools were directed to close was what superintendents refer to as “a snow day decision,” he said. (Continued on page 7)
Republicans’ objection to borrowing plan to be heard in court By MARK ROSMAN Managing Editor
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he justices who sit on the New Jersey Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Aug. 5 from attorneys representing Gov. Phil Murphy and the New Jersey Republican State Committee. The legal case arises from legislation Murphy signed into law on July 16. Murphy, a Democrat, signed the New Jersey COVID-19 Emergency Bond Act which authorizes the state to borrow up to $9.9
billion to address the fiscal crisis that has arisen as a consequence of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. “The passage of this legislation is an important step in New Jersey’s recovery from the economic ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic,” Murphy said upon signing the bill. “While this is by no means a silver bullet, the ability to responsibly borrow is essential to meeting our fiscal needs in the coming year.” The plaintiffs in the litigation are the
New Jersey Republican State Committee (also known as the NJGOP); state Sen. Declan O’Scanlon (R-Monmouth); state Assemblyman Hal Wirths (R-Morris, Sussex, Warren); and residents Lisa Natale-Contessa of Toms River and Ileana Schirmer of Hamilton Township. Murphy is the only named defendant in his official capacity as governor. The Republicans’ complaint states, among other claims, that Murphy “must be enjoined from enacting and enforcing (the
New Jersey COVID-19 Emergency Bond Act) as doing so would be a violation of the Debt Limitation Clause of the Constitution of the State of New Jersey.” O’Scanlon has called the bond act a “devastating scheme (that is) fiscally indefensible and unconstitutional. There is a legal opinion that says we cannot borrow without voter approval to fill a hole in our budget.”
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MCSPCA rescues 61 dogs from ‘horrific conditions’ By MARK ROSMAN Managing Editor
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ndividuals and business operators have responded by making more than $65,000 in donations and offering their services as groomers and foster dog parents after a call for help went out from the Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MCSPCA). On July 20, the MCSPCA rescued 61 small dogs from a home in the Belford section of Middletown. According to the organization, the dogs were living in “horrific conditions.” By July 23, the organization was reporting that groomers had volunteered their time and skills to help clean the dogs and that many people had reached out to volunteer as foster parents for the pups. In an interview on July 24, Ross Licitra, the executive director and chief of humane law enforcement at the MCSPCA, said Marlene Sandford will face 61 counts of animal cruelty. “I will make certain this is charged criminally,” he said. Licitra said Sandford was caught in the same situation at the same location in 2009, but did not face criminal charges. He said a different administration pursued civil charges. Unlike some situations in which an individual may start out with good intentions about caring for puppies and eventually end up overwhelmed by dozens of dogs,
Licitra said, “This was a purely orchestrated situation driven by someone operating a puppy mill and having dogs for resale, but she let them go and neglected them.” Licitra said the MCSPCA was called by a person who is related to the owner of the dogs. He said staff members were on the scene within an hour of receiving the call. “We walked into a horrific scene,” he said, adding that the dogs were living by themselves. “Our staff is incredibly dedicated and shines in the face of adversity. They faced unimaginable conditions in the house, including an overwhelming smell of ammonia.”
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Pictures show puppies living in deplorable conditions in a home in the Belford section of Middletown on July 20. The Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals rescued 61 dogs from the home.
In a Facebook post, the MCSPCA said several pregnant dogs were recovered, along with newborn puppies. “Many of these poor animals were so matted in their own urine and feces that they could barely walk in their small, excrement-filled kennels and were forced to drink out of filthy water bowls, if any water was accessible at all. “Our team spent hours inside the sweltering house, with ammonia so strong it burned their eyes, in full personal protective equipment, until every dog was safely recovered and brought back to our shelter,” the MCSPCA said in a statement. Licitra thanked the Middletown Police Department and Middletown Animal Control for providing assistance at the home. He commended the MCSPCA staff members who rescued the dogs and those who waited at the shelter in Eatontown to receive the dogs, perform triage and begin administering medical care. “I could not be any prouder of my staff. They shined once again. Today, it is amazing to have seen the transformation of these
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dogs. They feel the pain (of the situation they were in) and they feel compassion and love when they know they are being cared for” at the shelter, Licitra said. He said within 24 hours of their arrival, some of the pups had started to play with toys, while others were seeking and accepting attention from the staff members who are caring for them. A video that recounts the situation has been posted on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MonmouthCountySPCA/videos/288434055927452/ The MCSPCA said the dogs are being medically and behaviorally assessed, and said many will need corrective surgery and dental procedures. As the dogs become available, they will be posted on the organization’s website for adoption. As of July 23, nearly all of the dogs had been groomed after business operators reached out and volunteered their time. Other individuals have stepped up to serve as foster parents and that need appears to have been met, according to the MCSPCA. Sports............................................................. 8
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Take The Trip, Again And Again By Paul Hall
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aught in a time loop, not able to escape, is a tried and true movie plot device. Groundhog Day, Happy Death Day, even National Lampoon’s European Vacation — “Hey Kids, Big Ben … Parliament …” (wait, that’s a different loop) — and so many more efforts have dealt with the phenomenon of time and space. The premise is back in the new film Palm Springs, streaming now on Hulu. Nyles (Andy Samberg) keeps reliving the same day as he attends the wedding of his girlfriend’s best friend. He is an outsider of the group and never quite fits in. And after being dragged into the repeating time loop, he just does whatever he can to pass the day. And on one of those days he gets to know the sister of the bride, Sarah (Cristin Milioti). Sarah is a bit of an aloof
and reluctant party guest. She is spending her time focused on a glass of wine when Nyles somehow pulls her away from the party and the two have a good time together. That is until Nyles inadvertently brings Sarah into the time loop with him. The two spend countless days together reliving the good and bad times together. They die, fall asleep and just frankly never leave the day. Are they stuck here forever? Or can they move forward? It’s hard to believe the number of films that have taken this plot device and run with it. And it is even harder to believe that most of them have tended to work. Maybe I’m a sucker for the premise, but this version works as well. Palm Springs takes the time loop and adds a more adult spin to it. From a quickly out of the blocks sex scene, viewers are immediately aware this isn’t your parents’ Groundhog Day. Samberg is funny and Milioti proves
Sarah (Cristin Milioti) and Nyles (Andy Samberg), shown. (Photo by: Jessica Perez/Hulu)
an almost perfect accomplice to the day. The two have good, bad and ugly days together that leave you cheering for their characters to come out on top. And speaking of nice roles, J.K. Simmons enters as Roy, an ideal foe to Nyles, and he delivers a performance that adds humor and levity to a man totally driven by revenge. Memorable performances abound in this film that stays tight to its core, with only slight deviations, to create a briskly paced, 90-minute romp for adults. Reliving the same day with Samberg and Milioti is a pleasure and left me wanting more. Day after day, Springs goes beyond simply finding ways to die and in fact
quickly delves into deeper conundrums and life questions. Palm Springs caught me by surprise, and that’s a good thing. I was happy to spend the time with this cast of characters and would take the trip again any time, and take the trip again any time, and — well, you get the point. Paul’s Grade: B Palm Springs Rated R Stars: Andy Samberg, Cristin Milioti, J.K. Simmons Director: Max Barbakow Available now on Hulu
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Councilman provides update YOUR TURN of business task force’s efforts Missing the Olympics? Try the Greenway Games! By CHARLES DAYE Staff Writer
HOWELL – Councilman Thomas Russo, the chairman of a task force that is seeking to help Howell’s business owners recover from the impact of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic, provided an update of the group’s work during the July 14 meeting of the Township Council. Russo said the business recovery task force had met twice in recent weeks and he described the panel as a think-tank. He said the members discussed the idea of having the Township Council recommend that business owners should show their operations are in compliance with standards that have been established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). “We discussed the reasons why people may be apprehensive about going to a restaurant or to a store, and what people want to know is that (the location) is clean. “They want to know the business is using the proper cleaning products, adhering to social distancing and (having people) wear masks, especially when (employees) are cooking food or talking to customers. “We thought about having a window sticker which would show members the public the business is in compliance with the standards set by the CDC,� Russo said. Mayor Theresa Berger asked who would hand out the window sticker and who would be responsible for enforcement. Russo said the council would supply the window sticker, but would not be responsible for enforcing compliance with
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CDC guidelines. Township Attorney Joe Clark said the idea came from Jeffrey Basset, the owner of a Chick-fil-A restaurant in Howell and a member of the task force. “Jeff Basset has a placard in his restaurant that says ‘This is what we do,’ and it says their employees have their temperature taken and sanitize their hands. The idea is that people will sort of use that (as a guide). “We are not establishing any protocols of our own because obviously we can’t do that. The county Board of Health administers the health standards. We (Howell) just want, as part of the task force’s mission to help businesses, to give them something to point out to the public that we are all in this together and this is what we are doing to keep you safe,â€? Clark said. Berger said the idea of a window sticker was “fabulous, but people sometimes get lax. So if you are not doing a check-up ‌ the business could still have their sticker, but might not be doing the right thing.â€? Russo said that possibility was discussed and he said members of the public could hold a business accountable if that was found to be the case. Russo and Clark said the idea of a window sticker is still in the works. Municipal officials said Basset offered to pay for the window stickers. On another issue, the task force members will work to put together a guide for business owners and managers that will let them know what grants and programs may be available to them.
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he summer Olympics in Tokyo are be a 5K run, a 10K bike ride, a family naon hold due to the pandemic, just ture hike or a dog walk; or something offlike hundreds of other athletic events beat like creating a giant hopscotch board, ranging from local 5K races and biking hopping on a pogo stick or doing pushups. events to the New York City Marathon. One group in North Carolina is planIf you are missing the action and want ning a steeplechase, a 3,000-meter run with to participate in a large-scale athletic event large hurdles and kiddie pool with water while supporting a good cause, why not hazards, but the alliance is open to more join the Greenway Games from Aug. 1 sedentary activities like knitting or baking through Aug. 9? chocolate chip cookies! The Greenway Games • Next, turn your chalare a choose-your-ownlenge into a fundraiser for GUEST COLUMN the East Coast Greenway challenge event to raise • funds and awareness for Alliance. Set a fundraisthe East Coast Greenway, ing goal and invite your MICHELE S. BYERS an ambitious 3,000-mile friends and family memoff-road walking, running bers to pledge and/or parand bicycling trail envisioned from north- ticipate. ern Maine to the Florida Keys. • Schedule your event for anytime be“The Greenway Games are being held tween Aug. 1-9. There’s even some leeduring what would have been the second way if that time frame conflicts with your week of the Olympics,â€? said John Mar- schedule. tin, communications manager for the East • Register by going to www.greenway. Coast Greenway Alliance, the nonprofit org/greenwaygames. If you choose the $50 option instead of the free option, you will behind the Greenway. “It’s something we have never tried be- receive a T-shirt, a one-year membership in fore, but we have seen such a surge in trail the alliance and a chance to win prizes. • Hold your event and post photos and use during the pandemic that we thought it videos on social media using the hashtag would be fun,â€? he said. The East Coast Greenway has been #GreenwayGames. You could even set dubbed “the urban equivalent of the Appa- some personal fitness goals to boot. “We will consider it a success if we just lachian Trail.â€? It crosses through 15 states, including New Jersey. The New Jersey see people out there having fun and learnsection includes the 36-mile Delaware and ing the benefits of greenways and trails,â€? Raritan Canal tow path, one of the longest Martin said. Right now, a third of the East Coast off-road stretches. Other Greenway sections in this state Greenway – about 1,000 miles – is on prowe’re in include the Hudson River Wa- tected, traffic-free trails which annually terfront Walkway in Jersey City, the Riv- host about 20 million walks, runs and bike erfront Park Trail and Weequahic Park rides. Path in Newark, the Lenape Park Path in The alliance is working to move the Union County, the Nomahegan Park Path other 2,000 miles of the East Coast Grein Cranford, the Rahway River Park Path enway off public streets and away from in Rahway, the Middlesex Greenway in traffic. Woodbridge and Metuchen, and the DelaTo get pumped up for the Greenway ware River Heritage Trail. Games, tune in to an Instagram Live Q&A During the pandemic, the alliance has with runner Kaitlyn Gregg Goodman, a seen record usage up and down the Green- four-time Olympic Trials qualifier, on July way as people turn to trails for exercise 30 at 6 p.m. in the fresh air while socially distancing. Goodman founded a nonprofit called Many people routinely use the Greenway Safe on the Road after being injured after for commuting on their bicycle to work. jumping out of the way of a distracted drivLike many nonprofit organizations, the er. To participate in the Q&A, follow East alliance was forced to cancel in-person Coast Greenway on Instagram. fundraisers this year. For more information about the East So the alliance instead opted for a Coast Greenway Alliance and its projects, bunch of individual fundraisers along the go to www.greenway.org/ Greenway. Here’s how to join the Greenway Michele S. Byers is the executive direcGames: tor of the New Jersey Conservation Foun• First, design your own event. It could dation, Far Hills.
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Howell board devising plan for school reopening (Continued from page 1)
“Basically, half the community is thankful you exercised caution and closed due to inclement weather, while the other half thinks you are a jerk and school should be open,” Isola said. “We were charged to get organized with a remote learning plan and within 48 hours that plan was up and running, and ready to go. “We are very fortunate that we are sound in terms of the technology, equipment, and licensing and software we posses, and being a Future Ready New Jersey certified district really paid dividends here, quite frankly,” Isola said. The initial remote learning plan was for two weeks and Isola said, “I want the community to recognize … that (the remote learning plan) happened piecemeal. “We did not get a marching order that we were going to be closed from March 13 to June 30. At the beginning it was two weeks.” However, schools remained closed beyond the initial two weeks and Isola said educators made adjustments to the remote
learning plan on the fly. “The saying I have heard time and again from the New Jersey Department of Education really resonated. The saying is ‘We are building the plane as we are flying it.’ “Now that is dangerous work, but that is where school districts across our country, certainly here in New Jersey, found themselves. They found themselves building the plane they were flying,” the superintendent said. Isola said the remote learning plan would have been different if educators had known in March that schools would be closed until June. Following Isola’s opening remarks, the discussion turned to what the district’s administration is planning for the September reopening of Howell’s K-8 schools. “We are required to open our doors, to every extent possible, to in-person instruction. This (requirement) is not negotiable with the Department of Education, which we are bound to comply with,” Isola said. “There will be in-person instruction, with the caveat that (individuals) must properly social distance (themselves), or make accommodations to non-socially dis-
Objection to borrowing plan (Continued from page 1)
According to a press release from the governor’s office, under the law, the state has the authority to issue bonds totaling $2.7 billion for the remainder of the extended Fiscal Year 2020, which runs through Sept. 30, and up to an additional $7.2 billion for the nine-month Fiscal Year 2021 that runs from Oct. 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, for a combined amount of
up to $9.9 billion to be issued over the two periods. “The current economic crisis is virtually unprecedented in both its severity and swiftness,” Murphy said upon signing the legislation. O’Scanlon, who is a member of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, said borrowing $10 billion will produce a bill for taxpayers of more than $40 billion over the next 35 years.
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tant environments. “Social distance by the Governor’s report is clear, it is 6 feet. You can understand why in a public school setting 6 feet is challenging,” he said. If children and/or staff members cannot be properly social distanced they will be required to a wear a mask The only time staff members may remove a mask is if they are in an office or a room by themselves, or if they are 6 feet apart from others. “In a classroom that has students in it, if the teacher is going to walk around to provide support, he or she should be wearing a mask while doing so. There will be a lot of conversation around that,” Isola said. The superintendent said the topics of transportation to and from school and food service in school will be challenging to address. Board of Education member Ira Thor said one question parents will have will be about bus transportation. “Based on the recommendations … (busing) is obviously going to be a very complicated issue. How we are going to keep everybody safe on the bus and still be able to keep the routes as efficient as possible?” Thor asked.
Assistant Superintendent Ronald Sanasac said, “If we go with the most stringent suggestion, which is a limit of 11 people on a full-size bus, which would be a driver and 10 pupils, and I am saying this somewhat anecdotally, but there are not enough buses in New Jersey to get the kids to school, let alone drivers who could do that.” He said buses could transport more than 10 students, but if that is the decision, everyone on the bus will have to wear a mask. Marc Parisi, who serves as a citizen member of the board’s Community Interaction Committee, asked several questions about food services. “You can’t eat with a mask on. Are we going to be eating in classrooms? Are we going to be eating in cafeterias (practicing) social distancing?” Parisi asked. Isola said administrators are weighing the option of an abbreviated school day, as well as options regarding food services and the provision of food to students who rely on the school district for a nutritious meal each day. The superintendent said he hopes to present a reopening plan for the district’s schools at the Aug. 5 meeting of the Board of Education.
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Seniors continue to propel JMHS in ‘Last Dance World Series’
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LAKEWOOD – The gang is back together and nobody on the Jackson Memorial High School baseball team is ready for their time on the diamond this summer to end. Continuing their stellar play in the “Last Dance World Series” after defeating Middlesex, 4-0, on July 21, the Jaguars again prevailed in big spots to get by Washington Township with a 5-3 victory on July 22 at FirstEnergy Park to advance to the Final Four of the South Jersey bracket. Clutch hitting by seniors Bill Petrina and Tom Cartnick, and a sparkling performance from senior lefthander Nick Beetel, helped Jackson Memorial clinch a spot in the elite eight of the summer tournament. “We’re just letting it fly and riding with our guys,” Coach Frank Malta said. “They are enjoying playing in this tournament. You can see how excited they are and that’s the great thing about this tournament.” Beetel was a big game pitcher in every way with his five-inning, no-hit outing, striking out five Washington Township batters. Just like Matt Potok did in a complete game shutout against Middlesex, Beetel shut down the Minutemen lineup and kept the Jaguars in the game. “I feel like I had to go out there and give a top-tier performance and that’s what I did,” Beetel said. “It feels like we are in the driver’s seat to do big things here. This tournament might go down 10 or 15 years from now as more memorable than a regular spring season.” Jackson Memorial broke through in the fifth inning. With runners on first and second and one out, Petrina stepped to the plate looking for a curve. He got the pitch he wanted and smoked a shot to left field to score Will Cartnick from second for a 1-0 lead. “It was unbelievable, to be honest,” Petrina said. “Coming through for the team felt awesome. Having the (2020 high school) season cut short, it wss great to help the team keep going in this tournament.” Petrina scored on a wild pitch later in the inning as Jackson Memorial added two
more runs on passed balls. Holding a 3-1 lead heading into the seventh inning, Tom Cartnick continued the senior theme by adding a pair of insurance runs with two out. After going hitless in three previous plate appearances, Cartnick smashed a two-run double into the left-center gap to extend the lead to 5-1. “I wasn’t happy with my first couple of at-bats. I knew it was an RBI spot and that I had to get the runs in,” Cartnick said. “Thankfully, I was able to do that. We wanted to make it to the last week of the tournament and I’m excited to keep playing with the boys.” Cartnick’s big hit proved to be the difference as Washington Township mounted a late rally in the bottom of the seventh. RBI singles by Mark Colligan and Mark Rossi made it 5-3 and the Minutemen had the winning run at the plate with runners on first and second and two out. Malta took out lefthander Zach Crotchfelt and brought in senior righthander Dan Greenwood to face Nick Hammer. Greenwood did the job as he got Hammer to ground to Jake Wendell at third base to clinch Jackson Memorial’s spot in the Final Four of the South Jersey bracket. Seniors Christian Pallone, Andrew Sefick and Matt Feld each scored a run in the victory for Jackson Memorial. Malta is proud of how his 15 seniors have taken ownership of the tournament and were doing their best to lead the team to victory. He said he was pleased they were getting the opportunity they missed in the spring by playing in high profile games. “When you have a mature senior group like we do, you want to know what they are thinking and what they have to say about the tournament.” “I’m happy they are getting the chance to go out and play in high-level games. That’s how you want to end your season. It’s fun to play good baseball against good teams,” Malta said. Jackson Memorial was scheduled to face Saint Joseph High School of Metuchen on July 28 at FirstEnergy Park. The tournament’s championship game is set for July 31 at Arm & Hammer Park, Trenton.
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Jackson Memorial High School shortstop Ty Beck fields a ground ball and gets set to throw out a runner at first base during the Jaguars’ 5-3 victory over Washington Township at FirstEnergy Park, Lakewood, on July 22.
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Hopkinson wins Wall Stadium 2020 Modified opener WALL TOWNSHIP – Derek Hopkinson of Toms River raced from 10th on the starting grid to grab the lead with three laps remaining to win the long awaited season opening 40-lap Modified stock car feature race at Wall Stadium Speedway on July 25. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the spectator gathering was limited in size for the season opener that was delayed since late April, according to a press release. Defending champion Steven Reed and Blake Barney, both of Jackson, wrestled side-by-side for the lead in the early going as Eddie McCarthy of Brick Township and Holmdel’s Andrew Krause watched from third and fourth positions. Krause and McCarthy slipped into the second and third spots near lap 15, with Krause soon swinging to the outside lane to battle side-by-side for the top spot. Krause was finally able to inch into the lead at the halfway point, but this race was far from over. Meanwhile, Hopkinson had climbed into third position. Reed regained the lead with an inside lane pass on a lap 27 restart and Hopkinson was quick to take over second. Hopkinson then shadowed Reed until lap 37 when he muscled his way into the inside lane and then raced on for the win. Reed, Krause, Barney and Manasquan’s Kenny Van Wickle completed the top five. “The car was great to be able to get me to the front from 10th,� Hopkinson said after the win. “At the end of the race I knew I had to get to the inside. I just had to drive it in there and hope for the best. It worked out for me tonight.� Bryan O’Shea of Neptune City was in the spotlight the entire way as he won the 25-lapper for the Factory Stock cars. Billy Both of Rahway chased him to the
finish, while defending champion Elliott Wohl of Beachwood was third. Manchester’s Scott Riggleman and Howell’s John Carpenter wrapped up the top five. Early leader Alonzo Morales of Burlington and Wall Township’s T.J. Graves battled through most of the 25-lap 4-Cylinder Stock main event as Neptune City’s Ryan Maher ran a tight third. But when the lead duo tangled on the front stretch with one lap to go and Graves spun from contention, Maher was able to avoid the mayhem and race to his first main event win. Morales recovered for second, while Ian Ashford of Farmingdale, Chuck McDonald of Groton, Conn., and Doug Ashford of Farmingdale wrapped up the top five. Graves was scored 11th. Howell’s Eric Lane raced to victory in the season’s first 25-lapper for the Sportsman racers. Jarret DiGiantomasso of Jackson was the early leader in this race, but when his motor exploded on lap seven the resulting oil spill also ruined the night for his brother, Carsten DiGiantomasso. Brick Township’s Robert Sutphin was also involved in the resulting tangle, but was able to continue. Lane picked up the lead at that point and raced on to the win. Sutphin recovered from that early flat tire to finish second, while Jonathan Laureigh of Lanoka Harbor, Jake Nelke of Manahawkin and Neil Rutt III of Edison were third through fifth. Daniel Carter of Cortland, N.Y., grabbed the win in the Legend Cars 25-lapper, fighting off Kevin Nowak of Medford, N.Y., most of the way. Bryan Gardella of Brick Township and Quinn Trimmer of Waldwick wrapped up
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capable all wheel drive system. Introduced in 2007, this marks the 13th year that Ford has included the mid-sized Edge in its lineup. The 2020 model is relatively unchanged from last year’s version when the Edge did receive a fairly significant face lift. In 2019, Ford gave the Edge a new look with a significantly changed front grill, revised front and rear bumpers and more modern looking front and rear lighting elements. They laid to rest the Sport model and in its place introduced the ST, with its twin turbocharged V-6 engine. I must say, I like the new aggressive looking ST model. As an added option my Blue Met tester added a $2,695 performance package that included performance brakes; 21-inch premium painted black wheels and summer tires. The base price of the Edge ST is $43,265. The tester had $8,030 in options. When you add in the $1,245 destination charge the MSRP sticker price was $52,540. The other added options included: $4,840 for a Group A equipment package and $495 for a cold weather package. The Group A package includes: garage door opener; perimeter alarm; wireless charging pad; panoramic roof; voice activated, touch navigation system; adaptive cruise control; remote start; heated rear seats and heated and cooled front seats.
The cold weather package added a heated steering wheel; front and rear all weather floor liners and a windshield wiper de-icer system. The Edge is also offered in the base model SE trim (starting at $32,195); a midlevel SEL ($35,450) and the top of the line $39,195 Titanium edition. The Edge is the only model offering the V-6. The other models come standard with a 2.0 liter, 4 cylinder turbo engine that puts out 250 horsepower. The V-6 gets a spunky 335 horse. In general the auto critics have been kind to the Edge. The folks at Consumer Reports say: “the Edge can rival a luxury car with its quiet cabin, steady ride and agile handling.” Car and Driver wrote: “ranging from adequately equipped base models to the sporting ST, the Edge offers something for everybody”. Car and Driver gave the Edge high marks for its quiet cabin, comfortable seats and plentiful standard equipment. For low marks, Car and Driver says the Edge’s interior materials were “subpar” and its handling was clumsy. To be honest, I didn’t find the interior accoutrements to be subpar. I would rate it more like average. As far as handling goes, I thought the steering could have been tighter. This Edge drives more like a luxury SUV – serving
up a soft and cushy ride that at times could feel a bit squishy. The Department of Transportation’s EPA fuel economy ratings for the Edge come in at 21 miles. The EPA estimates that this Edge will cost about $1,950 a year in fuel to operate as it uses about 4.8 gallons of gas per every 100 miles driven. In the government’s five star crash ratings test, this Edge had very strong marks, sporting a 5 star rating for its overall vehicle crash test score. It received 5 stars for front crash for both driver and passenger side, 5 stars for the side crash test and 4 stars in the rollover test. The center console infotainment system is slightly above average. While there is nothing overly impressive about the infotainment system, which mainly controls navigation, phone and audio controls, it functions quite easily and seamlessly for any of the day-to-day driving functions asked of it. Overall, I would recommend that anyone who is considering leasing or purchasing a mid-sized, two row crossover or SUV, should give serious consideration to the Ford Edge.
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Star Trek, Where Are They Now? Never Fully Able To Separate Themselves From Their Classic Characters, The Original “Star Trek” Actors Boldly Continued Exploring New Projects. By Jeff Pfeiffer
Nichelle Nichols (Nyota Uhura) The fact that in 1966 an actress of color like Nichols was even cast on a major U.S. TV series — as a character who had as prominent a position as Uhura did as the Enterprise‘s bridge officer — was revolutionary and has continued to influence other African American TV characters and actors. Nichols reprised her groundbreaking role in the first six Star Trek films, and she and Uhura have also inspired many women and minorities to look to the stars for their life’s pursuits — since the late 1970s, she has worked with NASA to help recruit a diverse field of astronauts. George Takei (Hikaru Sulu) In the decades following his role as Enterprise helmsman Sulu, Takei has appeared in a number of largely guest/supporting roles in film and on TV. His biggest projects came when he reprised Sulu in the first six Star Trek films. The actor has also become known as an outspoken social activist, particularly for immigration policies and LGBTQ issues. Takei’s childhood experiences when he
and 1986’s Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, as well as the hit 1987 comedy Three Men and a Baby. He died in 2015 at the age of 83.
was forced with his family into a Japanese-American internment camp during World War II inspired the 2012 musical Allegiance, in which he starred, as well as Season 2 of the anthology TV series The Terror in 2019.
James Doohan (Montgomery “Scotty” Scott) At conventions in the years after the original series, the Canadian-born Doohan learned to embrace the fandom. He reprised the character in the first six Trek films and in a 1992 guest appearance on Star Trek: The Next Generation (TNG). Doohan died in 2005 at the age of 85.
William Shatner (Captain James Tiberius Kirk) Though not always enthused about the intense and obsessive fandom the series brought him, Shatner, who turns 89 this month, did reprise USS Enterprise leader Kirk’s cocky swagger in seven big-screen Star Trek films between 1979 and 1994. The actor also found more TV fame in the cop drama T.J. Hooker (1982-86) and with his Emmy-winning role as attorney Denny Crane in The Practice (1997-2004) and its spinoff, Boston Legal (2004-08) — as well as in countless commercials, voice-overs and cameos. Shatner has also had a music career, and his 2004 album Has Been was especially well received. He recently starred with Jean Smart and Christopher Lloyd in the indie comedy Senior Moment. Walter Koenig (Pavel Chekov) The Chicago-born Koenig brought back Ensign Chekhov and his over-the-top Russian accent for the first seven Star Trek feature films and has voiced him in a number of Trek-inspired video games. The actor was also later well received by fans in another sci-fi series, Babylon 5, where he had the more antagonistic recurring role of Psi Cop Alfred Bester from 1994-98.
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Leonard Nimoy (Spock) Although he will forever be linked with his iconic, Emmy-nominated role as the logical Vulcan Spock, Nimoy also went on to host the 1970s paranormal investigation series In Search Of… and costarred in the 1978 remake of Invasion of the Body Snatchers. He returned as Spock in the six initial Star Trek feature films and in the first two entries in the reboot of the big-screen franchise in 2009 and 2013. A talented director, Nimoy helmed 1984’s Star Trek III: The Search for Spock Legal Notices The Lakewood Township Municipal Utilities Authority Change in Location of August 4, 2020 Regular Meeting In accordance with the provisions of the “Open Public Meeting Law”, Public Law 1975, Chapter 231 and the by-laws of The Lakewood Township Municipal Utilities Authority, the August 4, 2020 Regular Meeting of the Lakewood Township Municipal Utilities Authority will have a change of Location. In accordance with the Governorʼs issuance of Executive Order 107 all public meetings subject to the Open Public Meetings Act will be using communications equipment (telephonic conference call-in connections). Anyone seeking to participate in the Meeting can dial (605) 313- 5406 and use Access code: 215865. The meeting will continue to take place on August 4, 2020 at 10:00 AM. Tri-Town News 7/29/2020 Fee: $17.50 Affidavit: $20.00
Remembered as Nurse Chapel, Barrett returned to the character in the first and fourth Trek films. She later recurred as Lwaxana Troi on TNG and Deep Space Nine. Barrett was married to Trek creator Gene Roddenberry from 1969 until his death in 1991. She died in 2008 at age 76. DeForest Kelley (Dr. Leonard “Bones” McCoy) Kelley reprised the often-grumpy Bones via voice-over (with much of the other original cast) in Star Trek: The Animated Series (1973-74), and in live action in the first six Star Trek movies as well as for a cameo in the 1987 series premiere of TNG. He died in 1999 at age 79, but, thanks to Kelley’s delivery, two of his character’s Bones-isms live on as among the most popular Star Trek catchphrases: “He’s dead, Jim,” and “I’m a doctor, not a ____” (sometimes misremembered as “Dammit, Jim, I’m a doctor …”).
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• Additio�s • Attics 10% • Baseme�ts OFF • Bathrooms Any JOB • Carpets Booked B� 7/31/20 • Carpe�tr� Mi�. $300 • Ceramic Tile • Cou�ter Tops • Decks • Doors • Dormers • Sheetrock • Floori�g (we are dustless)
INSTALLATION REPAIRS CLEANING
NM-00435134
KEY CONSTRUCTION
NM-00435692
Electrical
WITH THIS AD Exp. 8/7/20
We Accept All Major Credit Cards NM-00435690
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NM-00435691
Contractors
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CALL OUR CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT TO ADVERTISE HERE 732-358-5200 Masonry/Paving
Painting/Wallpapering
Serving the area for over 31 years! Best from Europe!
ART MOHR PAINTING
POLISH
MASON
732-983-1520 Interior & Exterior Residential & Commercial Powerwashing Drywall Repair Taping & Spackling Handyman Services Snowplowing Services
Masonry/Paving
All Phases of Brick, Stone & Concrete Work Free Designing Available www.poloniaconstruction.com
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(732) 534-0548
Owned & operated by Joshua Ludlow Free Estimates • References • Fully Insured NM-00431741
Lic#13VH06178600
Painting/Wallpapering
Please visit our website or call for more info.
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 Power Washing
Reasonable Rates Neat & Reliable Over 30 Years Experience
Call Mike 917-273-3234 Plumbing
#13VH04604300
NM-00434656
SPECIALIZING IN • Houses • Decks • Fences • Concrete • Brick Pavers • Pool Areas • Deck Staining Also• Polymetric Sanding FREE ESTIMATES
Power Washing
Glenn Kaune’s Custom Painting Satisfaction Guaranteed
Quality Work • Affordable Wallpaper Removal • Sheetrock Repair Taping/Spackling • Interior/Exterior Reliable Prompt Service
NM-00435932
NM-00434402
When quality, Reliability & Experience Matter
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Plumbing • Heating Home Improvements
Interior/Exterior Painting NM-00435021
732-257-6254
For All Your Painting Needs Call
PAINTING
Specializing in all types of paving for Driveways & Parking Lots
Painting/Wallpapering
• All Phases Of Painting • Interior/Exterior • Moulding Installation •No Job Too Small
Serving all of New Jersey since 1998
David J. McConnell
NJ Lic#8843
3rd Generation
Masonry/Paving
Free Estimates NJ State Fully Licensed & Insured
Plumbing
NM-00432938
Masonry/Paving
DISCOUNTS 732-605-0362 AVAILABLE Over 30 yrs. • Free Est./Ins.
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ALL WORK DONE BY OWNER
plumbing & heating “Honest, Neat and Professional Service�
www.mattcoplumbing.com
732-418-0011 H
Metuchen, NJ 08840 | info@mattcoplumbing.com
POWER WASHING PLUS, LLC Remove Dirt, Kill Algae, Mold, Bacteria, and Viruses w/Hot Water and/or Bleach/Soap. Houses, Concrete Driveways, Walkways, Patios, Gutters, Fences, Roofs... Veteran • 1st Responder • Senior Discounts
Fully Insured • Free Estimates
732-415-8762
VETERAN OWNED & OPERATED
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CALL OUR CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT TO ADVERTISE HERE 732-358-5200 Home Improvements
Lawn Care
Over 2,500 SatisďŹ ed Customers A&S JR. LLC Lic# 13VH03221500
• Hardwood Floors • Kitchens • Laminate Floors • Moldings • Odd Jobs • Painting • Power Washing • Repairs • RooďŹ ng • Sheds • Siding • Wallpaper • Windows
www.buildwithasjr.com
NM-00435918
Home Improvements
NM-00435147
732-613-1115 973-818-0880
ALL WORK GUARANTEED Residential & Commercial Lic. #13vH08853200 • Weekly Mowing • Fertilization Program • De-Thatching & Seeding • Re-Sodding lawn • Complete Landscape Restoration & Installation • Mulch, Stone, Topsoil Installed & Delivered • Trimming & Pruning • Gutter Cleaning • Drainage • Pavers
$100 OFF Any Service of
$200 OFF Any Service of
Must present coupon at time of estimate. Exp. 7/31/20
Must present coupon at time of estimate. Exp. 7/31/20
IMPROVEMENTS
732-257-1170
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All Phases of Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance
Now Accepting Most Credit Cards Fully Insured • Free Estimates Visit our website: www.gslawnsvclandscaping.com Facebook: G.S. Lawn Service & Landscaping, LL.C.
DAVID J. GUDZAK NM-00433420
732-257-5973
Landscaping
COMPLETE LANDSCAPING DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
• Bathroom And Kitchen Remodeling
732-572-2678 Landscaping
WWW.PRIMECUTLANDSCAPING.COM CertiďŹ ed Paver Installer
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C.H.E.A.P.
Free Estimates • Fully Insured
NM-00435783
732-548-1653
732-287-5205
FOR LANDSCAPE DESIGN
NM-00434833
Landscaping
Landscaping
UNITED Tree Service, Inc.
(Patios, Retaining Walls, Pavers, Sidewalks) Free Estimates Fully Insured Over 20 Years Experience 24 Hour Emergency Service Senior Citizen Discount
CALL NICK
NM-00435371
732-207-3933 732-617-TREE /
Landscaping
D&S
INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE
LANDSCAPING INC.
Paver Walkways Patio • Driveways Snow Plowing
COMPLETE LANDSCAPE DESIGN 732-549-6387
www.dslandscapinginc.com
NM-00435149
Lawn Care
Call for your outdoor project needs!
TREE SERVICE
• Tree Removal • Trimming • Pruning • Stump Grinding • Lots Cleared FIREWOOD “We Are The Most Recommended Tree Service In The Areaâ€?
• Walkways/Patios/Driveways • Topsoil • Seed • Sod • Retaining Walls • Pavers Clean & Seal • Spring/Fall Clean-Ups FULL COLOR • Debris Removal • Mulch COMPUTER IMAGING • Lawn Care • Fertilizer • Weed Control
NJ LIC# 13VH07629700
Lawn Care
Since 1988
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Lawn Care
• Design & Landscaping • Upgrades & Renovations • Plant Warranty • Hardscape/Outdoor Kitchens • Interlocking Pavers
• Roofing Siding - Windows
NM-00435148
OWNER OPERATED
Landscape Restoration Experts
• Free Estimates • Fully Insured
• Custom Seemless Gutters Leaf Guards
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$999 or more
** DISCOUNTED FIREWOOD ** 1 Cord $175.00 • 1/2 Cord $100 PROMPT/EMERGENCY
Lawn Care
Free Est. • Fully Ins. • 35 Years Experience
Lawn Care
24 HOUR PROMPT/EMERGENCY SERVICE
Specializing in
Lawn Care
Landscaping
Spring Clean-Ups
FULLY INSURED, FREE ESTIMATES
TIMCO HOME
NM-00435143
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Landscaping
G.S. LAWN SVC & LANDSCAPING, LLC
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CLEAN-UPS
NJ State Pesticide Lic.#97065A
FREE ESTIMATES
Landscaping
EXPERT
LAWN & LANDSCAPING, LLC
Pavers - Driveways - Patios - Walkways Planting - Trimming - Mulch - Core Aeration - Seeding Fertilizing - Grading - Drainage
LANDSCAPING • TREE SERVICES STUMP REMOVAL • SPRINKLER REPAIR BULK MATERIAL DELIVERY
732-251-2723
24 HR. ANSWERING SERVICE
Lic#: 13VH08371300 Pest.#: 90823B Licensed & Insured
Fiorellolandscaping.com Spotswood, NJ
FULLY INSURED
732-713-1528 TOM 732-713-2008 BRIAN
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1 Why is July one of the best times to replace your windows? Because more energy-efficient windows can help you get relief from your uncomfortably hot home. Our exclusive High-Performance™ Low-E4® SmartSun™ glass is engineered to help make your home even more comfortable this summer. And know st way possible that we’ve adjusted our operations to serve you in the safest and d make your home more secure.
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MONEY DOWN Now offering virtual appointments, too!
PAYMENTS INTEREST
Why have our customers chosen us over another window company? 1. Fibrex® Material Our Fibrex material was researched by Andersen en for 30 years before it was installed in even one home. Our Fibrex material is twice as strong as vinyl. 2. Unique Look Our window has the elegant look and strength of a wood window, but our Fibrex material doesn’t demand the same maintenance of wood.* 3. Accountability There’s no frustrating “middle man” to deal with. We manage the entire process–from building to installation to the warranty–on windows and patio doors.
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Offer ends 7/31/20. Cannot be combined with prior purchases, other offers, or coupons. Offer not available in all areas. 40% discount applied by retailer representative at time of contract execution and applies to minimum total purchase of 4 or more windows and/or patio doors as part of Instant Rewards Plan which requires purchase during initial visit to qualify. Discount applied to lowest priced window and/or door products in purchase. No payments and deferred interest for 25 months available, subject to qualifying credit approval. Not all customers may qualify. Higher rates apply for customer with lower credit ratings. Interest is billed during the promotional period but all interest is waived if the purchase amount is paid before the expiration of the promotional period. Financing for GreenSky® consumer loan programs is provided by federally insured, federal and state chartered financial institutions without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender or familial status. Financing not valid with other offers or prior purchases. Renewal by Andersen retailers are independently owned and operated retailers, and are neither brokers nor lenders. All financing is provided by third-party lenders unaffiliated with Renewal by Andersen retailers, under terms and conditions arranged directly between the customer and such lender, which are subject to credit requirements. Renewal by Andersen retailers do not assist with, counsel or negotiate financing, other than providing customers an introduction to lenders interested in financing. Savings comparison is based on the purchase of a single unit at regular listt price. See your local Renewal by Andersen location for details. NJ Consumer Affairs License #: 13VH01541700. NYC Consumer Affairs License #: 1244514. Nassau Consumer Affairs License #: H0810150000. Suffolk Consumer Affairs License #: 43991-H. NYC 1307704. Rockland County License #: H-11942-07-00-00. Renewal by Andersen of Central/Northern NJ and Long Island are independently owned and operated affiliates operating in the NJ/NY metropolitan area. “ENERGY STAR” is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. “Renewal by Andersen” and all other marks where denoted are marks of Andersen Corporation. ©2020 Andersen Corporation. All rights reserved. ©2020 Lead Surge LLC. All rights reserved. *See the Renewal by Andersen 20/2/10 limited warranty for details. 1