All Around Old Bridge October 2018 by All Around Old Bridge

OLDBRIDGE ALL AROUND

VOL 3, NO 3

OB OLD BRIDGE

Pursuing Progress

Mayor's office of Economic Development

A Publication for the community of Old Bridge

OLD BRIDGE OBHS GRAND BEGINS OFFICER TRAINING WITH MARINES IN QUANTICO, VA A HIT DAY! “Old Bridge Day is one of the events I look most forward to every year,” said Mayor Owen Henry. “This day gives the residents of our township the ability to come out and meet with local businesses, organizations, and everyone that helps make this a great community. Thank you to every Township employee, volunteer, vendor, business owner, and organizations that helped make this a great Old Bridge Day.” Continued on page 3

Joseph Terstenyak

Wh e n Jo s e p h Te r s t e ny a k made his life-changing decision during his junior year at The College of New Jersey he did so motivated by one thought: He wanted to serve his country. That desire has led to the 2014 Old Bridge High School graduate being where he is now, having reported on Oct. 1 to The Basic School at the United States Marine Corps base in Quantico, Va., where he is attending officer’s training school. “When he first came to his mom and said he wanted to do this, we understood the dangers that come with it and there was reason for concern as parents,” said James Miller, Ter-

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stenyak’s step-father. “But as he talked about wanting to serve his country and wanting to help protect his country we came to understand it and embraced his decision.” Between his junior and senior years at The College of New Jersey, Terstenyak spent the summer in Quantico with the USMC, attending the rigorous 10-week Officer’s Candidate School. He made it through and was given a year to graduate college, which he did, before deciding if he wanted to pursue a career in the Marines. The decision to seek a career as a Marine officer resulted in Continued on page 2

SPECIAL OLYMPICS NAMES OBHS NATIONAL BANNER UNIFIED CHAMPION SCHOOL Old Bridge High School was named an official Special Olympics national banner Unified Champion School. Principal Vincent Sasso was noti- world a more accepting place for all.” When learning of the honor, fied by letter from Timothy P. Shriver, Shriver and Edenzon com- Lewicki said: “All our volunteer chairman Special Olympics Interna- mended the leadership efforts of hours implementing and develtional, and Marc Edenzon, regional special education teacher Karen oping such a powerful program president and managing director of Lewicki, and the Unified Cham- is rewarding. With the help and Special Olympics North America. pion School leadership team, in- support of Special Olympics, we “Your school community has cluding Lisa Tonnisen, paraprofes- have built an inclusive school comshown impressive determination sional; J. Scott Cascone, executive munity by establishing Unified and is helping us move towards director of academics; Daniel sports, youth leadership, education our collective goal of creating a DiMino, athletic director; and the and social education programs truly ‘Unified Generation’ of young high school’s staff and students. that build self-confidence and people who embrace differences Sasso expressed his excitement foster communities of acceptance.” and lead social change,” they wrote after reading the news. “For many Shriver and Edenzon challenged in the letter. “You are literally re- years, Mrs. Lewicki and Mrs. Ton- the high school “to push further” defining the future as you make nisen, along with our Unified Team, and to “continue to support the your communities more inclusive have been trendsetters and helped innovative minds of youths and of people with intellectual disabil- to create an inclusive school culture adults in your school and be leaders ities, and in doing so, making the that is second to none,” he said. Continued on page 3

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INNOVATIVE CD ENCOURAGES SAVING AND OFFERS ACCESS TO EASY CASH WITHDRAWS Certificates of Deposit, commonly referred to as CDs, typically offer a fixed term and a fixed rate. While this type of investment allows its owner to know exactly how much the return will be, it also means that the money is usually not accessible until the term completes, unless penalties are paid. And often, if the investor wants a higher rate, a longer term CD must be purchased. To solve this conundrum, those in the know have availed themselves of something called a “CD ladder.” A CD ladder combines CDs of varying terms so that an attractive overall yield can be earned, but also so that cash becomes available at regular intervals as CDs mature. For example, instead of locking up $20,000 in one CD with a 2 year term, the investor opens 4 CDs of $5,000 each with terms that vary from 6 months to 2 years. In 6 months, $5,000 plus the accrued interest will become available, and at this point it can be renewed into a 2 year CD to keep

the ladder growing, or it can be used for any other purpose. Thus, the advantage of a CD ladder is that a portion of the total investment becomes available without penalty after just 6 months, not after 2 years. A local bank has added a twist to the CD ladder that makes it even more attractive. Amboy Bank tacks on a bonus percentage when someone opens or renews a ladder consisting of four CDs. “Amboy Bank has an obligation to educate our customers and the community, and our CD Ladder teaches and encourages systematic saving,” said Amboy Bank Chief Operating Officer Greg Scharpf. Amboy Bank, headquartered in Old Bridge and independently owned since 1888, has more than 20 branches throughout Middlesex and Monmouth Counties where its unique CD Ladder product can be opened. Branch locations and a one-minute video detailing its CD Ladder can be viewed at its website.

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Continued from page 1 Terstenyak being commissioned as a 2d Lieutenant on Aug. 28 during a ceremony in Boston. “Very few people make it through those 10 weeks of Officer’s Candidate school, maybe 30 percent or so, so it was a big accomplishment

for him to make it through and graduate,” said Lisa Lent, Terstenyak’s mom and a member of the Old Bridge Board of Education. Terstenyak, who played two years of baseball at Old Bridge High School and then was on a rugby club team at The College of

New Jersey, will be at The Basic School for a minimum of 26 weeks and will receive his Military Occupational Specialty (M.O.S.) once he completes the course. Depending on the field he chooses to specialize in, he can then be deployed anywhere in the world.

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A MESSAGE FROM MAYOR OWEN HENRY: EMBRACE OCTOBER! It is my pleasure to welcome in the month of Owen Henry October! October will be an exciting month for Old Bridge residents as we begin to celebrate and join in on harvest events and activities. I would like to start off by wishing our local athletes the best

of luck as they begin to start off a new season. I look forward to visiting the schools and watching them play. I will be supporting and cheering them on from the crowd. Thank you for representing Old Bridge and making us Old Bridge Proud. An attraction I am excited to attend is the Old Bridge Spooktakular event scheduled for Saturday, October 27, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. located at the Municipal Complex. The

Parks and Recreation department will set up the scariest entertainment around! Come see our terrifying haunted house as we attempt to scare you with ghosts, goblins, and creatures of the night. The Haunted House will run from Wednesday, October 24th – Friday, October 27th from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 27th from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. For more information on Township recreational events, please check out the fall

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2018 brochure online at www. oldbrige.com under notices. This month my clean team will be hosting a few clean ups where volunteers are more than welcome to join in and receive community service hours. The Clean Team works closely with municipal government, schools, neighborhood committees and various local 501c groups to keep Old Bridge clean through public education and litter removal projects. Annual

activities include park cleanups, beach front cleanups, and local roads. We also host special events such as Earth Day, International Coastal Cleanup Day, Old Bridge Day and education programs throughout our schools. I encourage all residents to attend and enjoy our programs and events for this fall season. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach my office at (732)721-5600 ext. 2040.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The Chamber of Commerce serving Old Bridge, Sayreville and South Amboy, whose newest initiative includes hosting meetings at member locations, made its most recent stop at ProFysio Physical Therapy in Old Bridge on Sept. 25, giving both members and dignitaries a chance to interact. The on-site meeting also gave those in attendance the opportunity to tour the new Profysio state-of-the-art facility while also networking with attendees. Light refreshments were served as well. The OBSSA Chamber of Commerce would also like to acknowledge Chamber Board 1st Vice President David L. Hernandez (Jersey Memorial Group, founder of All Around Old Bridge Newspaper) on being honored by N.J. BIZ during its 40 under 40 awards in the Entrepreneur category. Hernandez has consistently been an active friend and champion of Old Bridge businesses and is a valued member of the Chamber Board. The OBSSA Chamber of Commerce is also extending invitations to those interested in attending the Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Business Leader of the Year Banquet. During the banquet, the business

and charitable contributions of the following individuals, companies and organizations to our communities will be recognized: Joe Pedi, All American Ford; Paresh Patel, Sayreville Pharmacy; Brian Kelly, APG Security; The Kiwanis Club of Old Bridge; John Narleski; and The South Amboy St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee. The banquet will be held Oct. 24 starting at 6:30 p.m. at The Grand Marquis in Old Bridge. Tickets are available and businesses are encouraged to place an ad in the commemorative journal of the event. Contact The Chamber of Commerce office for more information at 732-6076340 or ccommerce@optonline.net. For information about future on-site meetings and announcements visit www.chamberofcommerceobssa.org, the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ OBSSAChamber or the Twitter a c c ou nt @ C h amb e r OB S S A .

SPECIAL OLYMPICS NAMES OBHS NATIONAL BANNER UNIFIED CHAMPION SCHOOL

Continued from page 1 in inclusion in your community.” Schools Superintendent David Cittadino commended the program and the award it received.

“As the leader of a district team that continuously knocks down barriers to make all feel welcome and an essential part of our community family, I am bursting with pride,”

Cittadino said. “Our Old Bridge Play Unify Team is a source of tremendous community fulfillment.” DiMino called the Unified Generation teams “the definition of the

school and athletic atmosphere and philosophy” at the high school. “I am honored to be a part of such an amazing group of educators and athletes,” DiMino said. “I

encourage all schools in our area to develop Unified teams to help expand this wonderful program.”

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By Steve Mamakas, Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office ¬More and more businesses are finding Old Bridge and making Steve Mamakas it their location of choice to open and to invest in. In the past months Bury the Hatchet is the 100th business to open its doors in less than two years’ time. Other establishments that have recently celebrated their grand openings here in town are the House of Poke Route 9, Davita Dialysis Center on Texas Rd, whileMatawan Adult Day Care and 5 Loaves Bakery are both located at Vision Stream Plaza on 516. Eden Day Spa, as well as Urban Tacos are located in the Shoppes at Old Bridge and Bubba 33 Restaurant on Route 9. There are businesses currently in the negotiation stages and others currently under construction such as Aldi Supermarket, Hampton Inn Hotel, Pet Oasis on Route 34, Chick Fil-A on Texas

Road, Sweet Charlies Ice Cream in Browntown, Forno Restaurant will be coming to Route 516, as well as two new restaurants and Nails & Belong in the Shoppes at Old Bridge The Mayor’s Office of Economic Development uses many high profile platforms to help connect prospective business owners, entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, groups and commercial agents with resources such as the county to provide current data related to demographics, psychographics, retail and housing market showing the benefits Old Bridge has to bring a business to Town. Another great platform was the recent Business EXPO held at the Grand Marquis bringing 110 businesses and not for profit organizations together under one roof in order to interact and connect with the residents of Old Bridge. It was a wonderful way for the business community to showcase to the town what they have to offer. With such a steady increase of new businesses coming

ALL AROUND OLD BRIDGE to town it was a great opportunity to introduce them to the community. The Business EXPO was held at the Grand Marquis, which is located on Route 9. Its location is ideally situated as an example of another highlight of one of the towns key marketing points. Route 9 is one of the busiest bus routes for NJ transit in the state and it brings commuters from surrounding towns here. Both families and visitors have to travel through Old Bridge to get to the shore points utilizing the five major roads going through it; Route 34, Route 35, Garden State Parkway, Route 9 and Route 18. This makes Old Bridge easily accessible creating a great destination location which attracts a variety of industries to our town. There are many variables that lead a company to locate in any town. Some we have highlighted above like demographics, etc. Interestingly enough there are conditions that leave stores and free standing commercial properties empty for long periods of time. These stores then are interpreted as a not a desirable location, not being affordable, property owners not flexible but in

OCTOBER 2018 fact some owners don’t care whether their store gets rented which is hard to believe, but true. As a result there are spaces empty for years which we unfortunately and surprisingly have seen despite all our efforts to help make connections between prospective tenants and renters. These challenging variables still overall have not effected all the positive and upcoming business growth, past openings and continued dialogue with the business community and continued marketing efforts and plans. Old Bridge is on the correct path of dynamic economic growth and shows a continued robust economic trajectory for the future. Remember “THINK O L D B R I D G E . ” Please visit the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development to check out all the exciting happenings from grand openings to ground breaking events in Economic Development in Old Bridge @ facebook.com\obetownedo or Twitter @ twitter.com/obedonj The EXPO highlights can be viewed on YouTube at https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=cA-

FrNcPMdew or visit the Township website at www.oldbridge.com, click on the YouTube icon at the top right to connect to the Townships YouTube channel and select Videos, then select the EXPO video.

THIS MONTH’S FEATURED BUSINESS

Giusseppe’s Pizza & Fine Italian Restaurant, located at 2581 Highway 516, Bilow Plaza, or for their longtime commitment and generous contributions back to our community.

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HELPS AUTISTIC CHILDREN The St. Thomas the Apostle Knights of Columbus for the last several years has helped the Academy Learning center in Monroe Township raise money to support its Autistic children’s programs. The Academy Learning Center is part of Middlesex county’s education facility for special needs grade school

children. Since 2013 the Knights have raised over $5000 dollars through its annual tricky tray event. This year’s tricky tray will be held on Friday night, Nov 9th at 61 Pine Street in Old Bridge, the home of the Knights of Columbus. Doors open at 6pm. Please call 732-251-9817 and press 1 for tickets and more information.

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JOIN US FOR GREAT UPCOMING LIBRARY EVENTS! By Nancy Cohen, Library Director

Nancy Cohen, Library Director Autumn is here and the Old Bridge Public Library has a full-slate of interesting, varied programming, appealing to patrons of all ages. I’d like to take this opportunity to

highlight some special events we are planning for the community. First, on Saturday, October 13th at 2:30pm, our Second Saturday Concert Series will once again welcome The Wag. An upbeat, high-energy band based in NJ’s Bayshore area, The Wag’s unique style varies from blues to pop to rock, and features three alternating lead singers, resulting in a different feel to every song. They have performed locally for over 20 years and opened for national acts such as Rick Springfield, John Cafferty, Peter Tork of the Monkees and Jefferson Starship. The group has a loyal following and always performs a great show for us, so don’t miss it! As always, we ask attendees

to bring a non-perishable, unexpired donation for the Old Bridge Food Pantry to this free event. Coming off the big success of the August Book Bash at the Shoppes at Old Bridge, we’ll be partnering with the Shoppes once again for a Trunk-or-Treat event on Thursday, Oct. 25th from 4-7pm. In addition to candy-gathering, kids will be able to enjoy crafts, giveaways, food and other activities around the shopping center, which is located at 601 Texas Road and Route 9 north. Be sure to dress in costume and be prepared for an afternoon of fun. In addition, we’ll be hosting our annual Liscary Spooktacular at the Library’s Central Branch on Saturday, Oct. 27th from 11-2pm, featuring games,

crafts, a storytime and snacks. This is always a popular event, so be sure to arrive early if you can. Lastly, I am very proud to announce that we will be hosting a screening of a wonderful documentary called “Rosenwald,” by Aviva Kempner on Sunday, November 4th at 2pm. This inspirational story examines the life of Jewish Chicago philanthropist Julius Rosenwald, who rose to head Sears Roebuck and partnered with Booker T. Washington to build over 5,000 southern schools in African Ameri-

can communities in the early 1900s. Rosenwald, the son of an immigrant peddler, also built YMCAs and housing for African Americans to address the pressing needs of the Great Migration. The program is being very generously sponsored by Gary Matoren in memory of his daughter Debbie Lynn Matoren and in honor of our librarians and the Old Bridge Community. Please be sure to mark your calendars for this special event. Hope to see you at the Library!

Upcoming Events Mon. Oct. 1st @2pm: Happy Birthday Little Women Wed. Oct. 3rd @7pm: Finding Meaning with Astrology

Tues. Oct. 9th @10:30am: Medicare – Important Changes and Open Enrollment Sat. Oct. 13th @2:30pm: Second Saturday Concert: The Wag Sat. Oct. 20th @2pm: Open Mic and Coffeehouse

Wed. Oct. 24th from 12-8pm: Halloween Horror Film Marathon Thurs. Oct. 25th @11:30am: Home School Book Club

@7pm: Tips for First Time Home Buyers Sat. Oct. 27th 11-2pm: Li-scary Spooktacular

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RARITAN BAY MEDICAL CENTER RECOGNIZED FOR HIGH QUALITY STROKE CARE

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION RECOGNIZES RARITAN BAY OLD BRIDGE AND RARITAN BAY PERTH AMBOY’S COMMITMENT TO HIGH QUALITY STROKE CARE

Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center-Old Bridge and Raritan Bay Medical Center-Perth Amboy recently received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s (AHA/ASA) Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospitals’ commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence. “Raritan Bay Medical Center is dedicated to improving the quality of care for our stroke patients by implementing the AHA’s Get With The Guidelines-Stroke initiative. The tools and resources provided help us track and measure our success in meeting evidenced-based clinical guidelines developed to improve patient outcomes,” said Eric Uhrik, D.O., medical director, Stroke Center at Raritan Bay Medical Center. The Silver Plus Award adds to Raritan Bay’s stroke care quality recognitions, which also include New Jersey Department of Health

designation as a Primary Stroke Center, The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval and the AHA’s Heart-Check mark for Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers. “These recognitions mean that patients can feel very confident they will receive expert care at Raritan Bay when suffering from stroke,” said Dr. Uhrik. Raritan Bay earned the award by meeting specific quality achievement measures for the diagnosis and treatment of stroke patients at a set level for a designated period. These measures include evaluation of the proper use of medications and other stroke treatments aligned with the most up-to-date, evidence-based guidelines with the goal of speeding recovery and reducing death and disability for stroke patients. Before discharge, patients should also receive education on managing their health, get a follow-up visit scheduled, as well as other care transition interventions. Raritan Bay also received the association’s Target: StrokeSM Honor Roll Award. To qualify for this recognition, Raritan Bay met quality

measures developed to reduce the time between the patient’s arrival at the hospital and treatment with the clot-buster tissue plasminogen activator (TpA), the only drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat ischemic stroke. Stroke care is a priority for Hackensack Meridian Health with nine network hospitals receiving the AHA/ASA’s Stroke Gold Plus award, including; Hackensack University Medical Center; Jersey Shore University Medical Center; Mountainside Medical Center; Ocean Medical Center; Palisades Medical Center; Riverview Medical Center; JFK Medical Center; Bayshore Medical Center, and Southern Ocean Medical Center. According to the AHA/ASA, stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of adult disability in the United States. On average, someone in the U.S. suffers a stroke every 40 seconds and nearly 795,000 people suffer a new or recurrent stroke each year.

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TRUNK-OR-TREAT AT THE SHOPPES AT OLD BRIDGE

The Shoppes at Old Bridge, in partnership with Kroozin’ Productions, The Old Bridge Public Librar y and The Old Bridge Cultural Arts Committee, will be hosting their Trunk-or-Treat Halloween event on Thursday, October 25 from 4pm to 7pm. Trunk-or-Treat at The Shoppes will be held in the parking lot of The Shoppes at Old Bridge located in Old Bridge, at the intersection of U.S. Highway 9 and Texas Road. The event is free, and the public is encouraged to dress up in their Halloween best. Kroozin’ Productions will be present, with their classic cars giving out candy to children. The

Old Bridge Public Library and The Old Bridge Cultural Arts Committee will have Halloween-themed crafts for all to enjoy, while supplies last. The Shoppes at Old Bridge will be providing complimentary pumpkin painting to all attendees, while supplies last. Participants are encouraged to post their pumpkin painting on Instagram and Facebook using the hashtag #ShoppesHalloween to be entered for a chance to win a prize from one of The Shoppes retailers. For additional information about The Shoppes at Old Bridge and their events and promotions, please visit www.theshoppesatoldbridge.com.

MEMORIAL SCHOOL WAS AWARDED A FUTURE READY SCHOOL CERTIFICATION Memorial Elementary School has been awarded a Future Ready School (FRS)-NJ Bronze Level Certification It is the first school in Old Bridge Township to receive this recognition; it represents one of 192 schools from 54 districts across New Jersey, that had undertaken this endeavor of self-assessment and planning in the 2018 certification cycle. Future Ready Schools – New Jersey is a certification program designed to promote transformational change in schools and districts throughout New Jersey. FRS-NJ provides the guidance, support, direction, and resources schools need to achieve “Future Ready” goals, while fostering inclusive collaboration within schools and districts, and between them throughout the state. A representative from Memorial School will celebrate this achievement with the FRS-NJ community at an awards ceremony, Workshop 2018, on Tuesday, Oct. 23 at the Atlantic City Convention Center. The certification, which will expire in three years, was achieved after Future Ready teams came together, including representatives of a wide array of educational stakeholders, to explore the leadership, education, and technology components of the school and district through the lens of the FRS-NJ Indicators of Future Readiness.

“Completing our FRS-NJ certification submission is an achievement to be celebrated, as it demonstrates our school and our district’s determination to fully prepare students for success in college, career, and as citizens in the digital age,” said Memorial Principal Raymond Payton. After learning the news, Assistant Superintendent Kathleen Hoeker said: “As we say in Old Bridge, we are OB Proud! The dedication and determination of the Memorial team as well as others who assisted on this journey, is top notch. Their efforts set a high standard as we continue ‘the climb’ together.” Executive Director of Academics J. Scott Cascone also commended Payton and his staff for “taking on this voluntary and rigorous undertaking. This is obviously a tremendous achievement for Memorial School, as importantly, however, the school and process will now serve as a model for the district’s other schools, as they work toward their own Future Ready certifications.”

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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

By Himanshu R. Shah, Acting Business Administrator and continuing for the next several months. Construction will begin on Ocean Blvd at Middlesex Ave working towards Raritan Blvd. A representative from J.F. Kiely or NJNG will contact residents in advance of your service being interrupted and turned back on. The roadway within the work zone will be temporarily restricted except for local residents, buses, & emergency vehicles during construction activities. For more information please contact Mike Frye, J.F. Kiely Construction Co. at (732) 984-1793. Himanshu R. Shah, Acting 2. 2018 ANNUAL DRAINAGE Business Administrator IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. Bids were received and open in 1. NEW JERSEY NATURAL public on Thursday September 13, GAS RENEWAL PROJECT IN 2018. Eight (8) contractors submitCLIFFWOODBEACH. New Jersey ted bids that ranged from 413,275.75 Natural Gas (NJNG) Contractors, to $817,838.00. The Engineer’s EsJ.F. Kiely Construction, will be re- timate was $411,092.25for reconnewing gas mains and services on struction of curbing on, Biondi Pacific Blvd, Ocean Blvd, Mid- Avenue (W1), Farrington Road dlesex Ave, Pomona Blvd, Hilltop (W1), Mercury Circle (W2), Nathan Blvd, Outlook Blvd, Sunset Blvd, Drive (W2), Athens Road (W3), and Raritan Blvd started on about Albert Drive (W4), Bruce Street Wednesday September 12, 2018 (W4), Avon Court (W5), Bertrand

Street (W5), Creighton Circle (W5), Island Drive (W5), Ledge Terrace (W5), William Street (W5), Bentley Avenue (W6), and Texas Road (W6). Award of this contract is included on the consent agenda for approval by council. Construction will begin in late Fall 2018. 3. NJDOT 2019 MUNICIPAL AID GRANT APPLICATION FOR MORGANVILLE ROAD. The Engineering Office has prepared an application to the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) for their 2019 Local Aid Program to fund the resurfacing of Morganville Road from Old Bridge – Matawan Road (County Route 516) to our municipal border with Aberdeen Township, approximately 0.87 Miles (4,600 linear feet) in the amount of $341,510.00. On tonight’s consent agenda for council approval is a resolution approving the filing of the application, authorizing the Mayor and Township Clerk to submit an electronic application and accepting of any funds received by NJDOT. 4. COASTAL CLEANUP DAY.

Saturday, September 29th, 2018 is International Coastal Cleanup Day. Mayor Henry’s Clean Team will clean Pirates Cove and Laurence Harbor beachfront from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Volunteers will be able to earn community service hours. Please email the Recycling Coordinator if interested at recycling@oldbridge.com. 5 . A N N UA L F LU S H O T CLINIC. On Thursday, October 4th, 2018, the Middlesex County Office of Health Services will be holding a Seasonal Flu Vaccine Clinic between 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm at Silver Linings at Old Bridge. Flu vaccines will be available for $15.00 cash only or a valid Medicare Card. For more information about the clinic, residents should call (732) 721-5600 ext. 6615 or the Middlesex County Office of Health Services at (732) 745-3100. 6. MAYOR HENRY’S CLEAN TEAM. On Saturday, October 6, 2018 Mayor Henry and volunteers from Cub Scouts Pack #3129, South OB Fire Department Ladies

Auxiliary, OB Lightning 11U and the Middlesex County Fire Police Association will be cleaning various roadways throughout the Township. For additional information residents should contact the Recycling Coordinator at (732) 721-5600 ext. 6107 or email recycling@oldbridge.com 7. PAPER SHRED EVENT. On Friday, October 12, 2018 the Township will host a special paper shredding event at 3 various locations. Residents can bring their confidential documents to Cheesequake Village from 9:00 am – 11:00 am, the public works yard from 12noon – 2:00 pm and to Plaza Grande from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm. For more information contact the Recycling Coordinator at (732) 721-5600 Ext. 6107 or email recycling@oldbridge.com

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INJURIES ARE EASIER TO PREVENT THAN YOU THINK by Dr. Ira Shapiro, Director of the Plaza Chiropractic Center, Old Bridge, New Jersey Injuries are a fact of life. Accidents happen every day. Whether at work, home or on the street, people in general get hurt doing anything from playing sports to turning the wrong way too quickly. The most common sports injuries are ankle sprains, groin pulls, hamstring strains, shin splints, knee tears, and tennis elbow. Each year, more than 800,000 people are hospitalized for falls. Many others wind up in emergency rooms after being hit by falling objects. Three million individuals are hurt annually in car accidents. On the truly freakish side, in 2016 the healthcare search site Amino reported that 43,000 Americans made an insurance claim after walking into furniture, the wall or even a lamppost. They also found that approximately 40,000 “animal-drawn vehicle accidents” were reported nationwide from 2012 to 2016. Broken down by state, the researcher listed “sprained hand” as the most common injury in New Jersey, “knee injury” in New York and “spine dislocation” in Vermont. Now, the question. Why do some people seem impervious to even basic aches and pains while others seem constantly afflicted with one form or injury or another? First of all, it’s easy to avoid physical injury if you do little to nothing. You may believe that the couch may be the safest place in the world, but the truth is that long periods of inactivity bring along their own set of problems. These range from weakened muscles and decreased flexibility to reduced brain function, higher cholesterol and blood pressure rates, heart disease and diabetes. Most sports injuries occur from poor and/or unsafe training practices. Too much, too soon,

too hard are common culprits for those who infrequently engage in physical activities or push their limits after months of inactivity. Many others fail to take the 5 to 10 minutes needed to warmup before any class or sporting event. Falls are another key concern. One out of four people aged 65 and older fall annually says the Center for Disease Control (CDC). Three-million of these people are treated in emergency rooms. Even a study of college students by Purdue University found that 52 percent of those studied fell at least once during a fourmonth period. Most often, while talking and walking. So, no matter age or gender, no one is immune to injury or accidents. But, there are things you can do everyday to reduce both their possibility and severity. Aside from just being more alert and paying better attention to your surroundings, here are some key tips for avoiding and quickly overcoming injuries as well as improving sports performances: Improve balance. Few people realize when their coordination is starting to slip. After 30, muscles start to weaken, vision gets fuzzier and our steps get slower and shorter. Exercises focused on improving balance have been shown to significantly improve joint stability and greatly reduce the chance of falls and related incidents. Warmup before working out. Too often, people show up at a gym for an hour class or exercise session without taking the time to warm cold muscles. Muscles subjected to abrupt starts and stops without preparation are more likely to suffer all forms of muscle, ligament and tendon damage.

Increase flexibility. Activities that lengthen and stretch muscles prevent injuries, back pain, and balance problems. There are numerous exercises designed to improve flexibility for every body part. Choose several targeted toward tight areas. Perform each 2 to 3 times for 30 to 60 seconds. Combine cardio with weightlifting. Studies reveal that 150 – 300 minutes a week of moderate exercise are optimal for controlling weight, fighting disease, and improving mood and sex lives. Most experts recommend two to three days-a-week of cardio interspersed with two-to-three days of weight training for making a real difference noticed at the beach or pool. For more information on creating better, fitter and healthier lives for the entire family please contact the Plaza Chiropractic Center at 732-723-0023 or visit www. plazachiro.com. Our trained staff will be happy to work with you, no matter your age or condition, to develop a safe and effective wellness program that complements your life style and offers long-lasting fitness rewards. Dr. Ira A. Shapiro is the director of the Plaza Chiropractic Center, which he founded in Old Bridge, New Jersey in 1984. Recently selected to the American Chiropractic Association Sports Council (ACASC) Hall of Fame and a two-time member of the U.S. Olympic team medical staff, Dr. Shapiro has spent the past 30 years providing safe, gentle and effective chiropractic care to tens of thousands of patients ranging from community members to professional athletes competing at the world’s highest levels.

LETS WELCOME STRIDE AND RIDE TO OLD BRIDGE TOWNSHIP

RUNNERS, CYCLISTS, WALKERS/RUCKERS, AND MOTORCYCLISTS RELAYING 911 MILES Stride and Ride actively strives to unite Americans in honoring and remembering the sacrifices made by our Military Members, First Responders and their families. Help us welcome them to Old Bridge Township on Monday, October 8, 2018 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm at the 911 Memorial Site. Stride and Ride Foundation will host its annual “Stride & Ride Relay,” which spans 911 miles from Boston, Massachusetts to Arlington, Virginia. Stride and Ride created this relay to honor and remember those who perished on 9/11, our Military Men and Women who deployed October 7th, 2001, those lost at war, those who lost their lives due to the

invisible wounds of war; and support those currently serving, including our Veterans, and First Responders “On behalf of the Township of Old Bridge and Township Council, I invite everyone to come out and help us greet this organization,” said Mayor Owen Henry. “I respect and admire Stride and Ride for honoring our heroes and giving back to many communities. We are fortunate enough to have them make a stop in our Township and would like to extend this invitation to all residents.” For additional information, please contact the Mayor’s Office of at (732)721-5600 ext. 2060.

WHY ANKLE SPRAINS SHOULD BE VIEWED AS SERIOUS INJURIES Fall sports are in full swing and you can be sure that one of the most common injuries seen in the training room, our office, or even the ER has been the dreaded ankle sprain. One study in the Journal of Athletic training found that ankle sprains accounted for 22.6% of all injuries in high school sports. Another study in the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery examining all emergency department data in the US found a higher incidence of ankle sprain between the ages of 10-19 years old. The key to successful management and treatment of an ankle sprain, no matter the severity, is timely intervention. We find that all too often, especially in our athletes, ankle sprains can become chronic because the injury has not been managed and treated properly immediately after onset. In fact, although pain and swelling usually improve quickly, more than 70% of people who sprain their ankles con-

tinue to have problems with them AND up to 80% will sprain their ankles again (Journal Orthopedic Sports Physical Therapy). So, what should you do after ankle sprain? The usual treatment of RICE (rest, ice, compression, & elevation) certainly applies within the first 48 hours. However, you should not stop there. Research in the Journal of Orthopedic Sports Physical Therapy has shown that timely interventions delivered by a Doctor of Physical Therapy can be effective and lead to a quicker recovery as compared to control subjects. Specifically, the combination of manual therapy (physical therapist applying physical pressure or mobilization of the joint/soft tissue) and supervised exercises was found to be most effective. At ProFysio Physical Therapy, we educate our athletes to always take a proactive approach by listening to their bodies and seeking

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treatment immediately after injury to prevent chronic reoccurrence. One of the worse things you can do is play through pain, especial-

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ly without proper treatment and guidance. If you or someone you know is suffering from chronic pain, you should advise them to see

their Doctor of Physical Therapy. Dr. Leonard J. Somarriba, DPT Doctor of Physical Therapy ProFysio Physical Therapy, Co-Owner

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RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT BREAST CANCER

By Brenda Werneiwskei, Healthy Living Director, Old Bridge YMCA October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and the Old Bridge Y is reminding all Brenda women in the Werneiwskei community of the importance of having an annual mammogram and talking to your doctor about the proper method of self-examination to increase the chances of early detection. Getting screened for breast cancer is one of the best things you can do for your health, and the best way to find cancer is with a mammogram. Simply being a woman and getting older puts you at an increased risk for breast cancer. Experts estimate that 1 in 8 women alive today will get breast cancer. That’s a scary figure, but it shouldn’t leave you feeling helpless. Instead, take time to learn more about breast cancer and the steps you can take to protect yourself. In addition to aging, other fac tors are k nown to put a

woman at higher-than-average risk for breast cancer. You may be at higher risk if you have any of the following risk factors: • A personal history of breast cancer. If you’ve had breast cancer once, you’re more likely to get it again than someone who’s never had it. • A f a m i l y h i s t o r y o f breast cancer, especially in a mother, sister, or daughter. • Certain benign breast conditions, such as atypical hyperplasia. • Changes in certain genes

(BRCA1 or BRCA2), which can be found with genetic testing. • No full-term pregnancies or first full-term pregnancy after age 30. • R a d i a t i o n t h e r a p y t o the chest before age 30. • H a v i n g d e n s e b r e a s t s . • Having taken DES (diethylstilbestrol). This drug was prescribed in the 1940s through 1960s to help prevent miscarriage. Women whose mothers took this drug may also be at higher risk of breast cancer. •Being overweight

af te r m e n op au s e. • Not being physically active. • Drinking alcohol. The more you drink, the higher your risk. If you have any of these risk factors, discuss them with your doctor. The Old Bridge Y invites the community to raise awareness of breast cancer screening by wearing pink and joining them on October 10 at 11:30am and October 17 at 7:30pm for special Zumba classes. In addition, they will “Paint the Y Pink” on October 20, asking all

staff and members to wear pink in honor or memory of women in their lives effected by breast cancer. For more information about the Old Bridge Y, visit www.ymcanj.org.

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OLD BRIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT’S FAMILY FALL FESTIVAL SET FOR OCTOBER 5-7 The Old Bridge Township Public School District will hold a Family Fall Festival, a three-day day celebration of the new school year and the fall season, on Oct. 5-7. The festival will run from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Oct 5; 2 p.m. to 11 p.m., Oct 6; and 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., Oct. 7 at the Ellen McDermott Grade Nine Center. The school is located at 4209 Route 516, Matawan. Activities will include carnival rides, games, local vendors, food vendors, and special events throughout the weekend. A tricky tray raffle will be held all weekend, which will benefit the district’s Special Education PTA. Winners of the tricky tray raffle and the 50/50 winner will be drawn on Sunday. Among the events planned are: a pumpkin decorating contest with registration set for Oct. 5; a pumpkin pie eating contest, Oct 5; Reverend Ray’s Firehouse Chili Cook-off and performances by The

Echos on Oct. 6; and a trunk or treat set for 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 7. Updates on how to join the pumpkin pie eating contest and the chili cook-off can be found on the OBTPS Family Fall Festival Facebook page. Pre-sale wristbands for unlimited rides were sold at Salt Water Day on Sept. 1 and at Old Bridge Day on Sept. 22. Save $5 by purchasing wristbands prior to the festival. Presale wristbands are $20 and are good any one day of the festival. Wristbands will cost $25 at the festival. “I am a firm believer that families are the fabric of a truly successful school district,” said Old Bridge Schools Superintendent David Cittadino. “Families come in an over abundance of varieties, make ups, and types; however it’s the collection of family units in a community that make it strong. The purpose of the Family Fall Fest is to celebrate and reward Old Bridge families with a venue to gather in a

safe environment while recognizing that schools are not just walls to contain learning objectives.” Cittadino said in the district’s Mission 2022 Strategic Plan, Old Bridge seeks to educate the whole child. He added, to achieve this goal it is necessary to extend the school’s influence beyond the school house and into the community where families thrive. “Additionally, the strategic plan seeks methods for alternative revenue streams,” Cittadino said. Two years ago the district’s schools, PTAs, and clubs partnered with the township’s Cultural Arts Committee and held a festival, which brought in about $20,000. “We hope we can partner with the Old Bridge Education Foundation to double those numbers this year,” Cittadino said. “Every dollar of profit, benefits our student programs by adding direct revenue or offsetting other costs.”

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MAYOR’S HEALTH AND WELLNESS COUNCIL INVITES YOU TO WALK WITH THE MAYOR Enjoy stimulating and educational conversations with Mayor Henry and various health experts on liv ing a quality lifestyle. Please Join Mayor Owen Henry and The Mayor’s Health and Wellness council as they host “Walk with the Mayor” every last Tuesday of the Month starting Tuesday, October 30, 2018 from 9:00 am – 10:00 am at the Shoppes at Old Bridge. The purpose of Walk with the Mayor” is to increase participant physical activity, social connectedness and knowledge of health and quality life issues. Residents will get the opportunity to come out and enjoy exercise, health tips, and have discussions with Mayor Henry and various health professionals. “I always like to encourage healthy physical activity for

people of all ages,” said Mayor Owen Henry. This is a great opportunity for our residents to converse on Old Bridge issues, tips on living a healthy life style, and more. It’s important for residents to know that the Mayor’s Health and Wellness council is here to support them every step of the way.” For additional information, please contact the Mayor’s Office of at (732)721-5600 ext. 2060.

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LIVING STONES CALLING ALL MEN

By Lloyd Pulley, Senior Pastor, Calvary Chapel Old Bridge Take a look at this playground from the early 1900s. If you are a mother, a lawyer, or an insurance agent, it may be your worst nightmare. For many men, however, the playground presents a challenge they can’t help but want to conquer. This picture shocks us because it is so different than the playgrounds of today. Modern playgrounds are focused entirely on safety and are equipped with nets and rubber pelts to break the slightest fall. We work to make sure no danger could befall a child, and yet, the more dangerous playgrounds were used to raise the greatest generation ¬– those who fought in World War II.

ALL AROUND OLD BRIDGE Few would disagree that men have been softened today. Compared to the strong, brave, risk-taking men of yesteryear, men today do not have the same bravery or resolve. Perhaps they have been softened, at least in part, by the lack of danger that made past generations what they were. The emasculation of this generation is something widely recognized by leading scholars and writers alike. Book after book details how and why men of today are radically different from what men used to be. Psychology Today published an article that declared America was “a nation of wimps.” Many attribute this to the increased female influence boys grow up with today. The number of boys growing up without fathers has dramatically risen since the 1950s and leaves boys without a meaningful male figure in their lives. Boys also have a high number of female teachers during elementary school, making it more likely that they grow up with more feminine influence even into their adulthood. This kind of influence can make men more prone to handle

things in a feminized way. This is not calling men effeminate, but rather feminized. Feminized men are more likely handle things in a soft, gentle way instead of displaying strong leadership qualities. Feminized men are more likely to look to the approval of the group or their own feelings for validation instead of following what they know to be virtuous. The result is men who process life more like women. We certainly need strong (and hopefully godly) women, but we also need men to be men. Young men need to learn to take responsibility. Parents need to take the responsibility of ensuring their boys grow up employable and marriageable. In the military, boot camp breaks a man down before building them up the right way. Boys need to be broken down from selfish, childish ways and made into men. This process just does not happen without strong men. A biblical example of forming a man is seen in the account of Gideon in the book of Judges. Gideon had fear and doubt despite being called a mighty man of valor. To work

OCTOBER 2018 out that fear, he was challenged to go beyond his natural ability. He was stretched not coddled. This is exactly what we need to see more of in our generation. Brett and Kate McKay in their blog, The Art of Manliness, speak of the ancient word, “thumos”. Thumos carries with it ideas of ambition, honor, passion, courage, and boldness. If thumos is not developed in a man, he will only ever be a nice guy who cannot stand up for right. If thumos is not harnessed and put into its proper place, it will produce a man ruled by his own ego and passions. The goal, however, is having thumos in balance, producing a man capable harnessing his manliness toward a goal. With these concerns in mind, Calvary Old Bridge will be holding a Men’s Conference on Friday, October 26th and Saturday, October 27th open to all men. This conference is designed to encourage men to learn their ultimate purpose as men and be challenged to live as a man. The conference will feature worship, messages on the subject of biblical manhood and

plenty of iron sharpening iron. The conference will begin on Friday night at 7pm and will included teaching from Pastor Ken Graves, Senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel Bangor in Maine. After letting out for the night, the conference will resume Saturday morning at 8am and run until the early afternoon. Throughout the conference, there will be times for men to connect with each other, lift each other up in prayer, and build the connections necessary to walk well with Jesus in daily life. Men of all church backgrounds are welcome to come join this conference. For more info, visit ccob.org. In our confused culture, I often look at my 9-year-old granddaughter and wonder where the man is who is being prepared to lead her as a husband in 10-15 years. We cannot afford to let masculinity fall by the wayside in our churches. We must commit to being men who raise men who will stand out in their generation.

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IN MEMORIAM

John Peter Norton “Jack” 89, of Old Bridge, passed away on Monday, September 17, 2018 at the Roosevelt Care Center, Old Bridge. Jack was born on March 8, 1929 to Francis “Frank” and Mary Norton in the Bronx, NY. He married Alice Mary Schipf in 1952. They moved to Old Bridge, NJ in 1960, where they raised their family. He was a Past President of the St. Vincent DePaul Society of Most Holy Redeemer Church in

Old Bridge. Jack proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He had a great sense of humor and smart Witt and he was loved and adored by many. Jack is survived by his four daughters and three son-in-laws, Kathi and Jim Petti of Aberdeen, NJ, Eileen and John Scranton of Old Bridge, NJ Clare and Kirk McClure of Mechanicsville, VA, and Mary Costello of Old Bridge, NJ. His sister Grace Byrnes of

Goshen NY. His grandchildren, Tiffany and Troy Crane, Rob and Jill Totten, Audra Zmigrodski, Ken and Stephanie Newbury, Allison and Jeffrey Schwenk, Tommy McClure, Amanda and Kyle Taylor, Marykate and Kevin Naples, and Chuck Costello III; 12 great grandchildren, Kyle, Erik, Lexi, Maddy, Kenzie, Abby, Andrew, Emily, John, Emma, Dylan, and Derek. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Alice Mary

Schipf Norton in 2011, his sister, Ann McGann, his son-in-law, Chuck Costello,Jr. and his grandson-in-law, Jeff Zmigrodski. Visitation was held Thursday, September 20, 2018, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Old Bridge Funeral Home, 2350 Route 516, Old Bridge, NJ. Funeral services were on Friday, September 21, 2018, 9:30 am at the Most Holy Redeemer Church, 133 Amboy Rd., Matawan, NJ. 07747 Burial followed in the Chest-

nut Hill Cemetery on Old Bridge Turnpike in East Brunswick, NJ. Repast occurred at the Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh off Route 18 Old Bridge. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the St. Vincent DePaul Society of Most Holy Redeemer Church, 133 Amboy Rd., Matawan, NJ 07747. Online condolences can be given at www.oldbridgefh. com <http://www.oldbridgefh.com>

Robert Thornton, 92, of Matawan, passed away on September 5, 2018 at the Atrium Senior Care in Matawan. He was born on July 7, 1926 to the late Maurice and Ruth Thornton in Pomeroy, OH. After graduating high school he attended Marshall University where he received his Bachelors degree in Journalism. Robert later went on to work as a Social Worker and Case Manager for New York City. He married his beloved wife

Phyllis and raised his family in Old Bridge. He and his wife resided in the township for over 55 years. He was a member of St. Thomas Choir, Old Bridge Twp Choir, OB Seniors, St Thomas Holy Name Society and was past president, Coached OB Little League, was former President of the OB Spartan Booster Club, Volunteered for OB Rams Football, Coached in the St Thomas Basketball League,

he was an avid sports fan enjoying football and following the Giants and Bears, baseball for the Yankees and Somerset Patriots. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife three months ago, Phyllis Jeanette Thornton, son Joseph Bubba Thornton in 2012, sister, Rose Kelly, sister, Ruth Reitman, Brother, Maurice Thornton, and Brother, Charles Thornton, Robert is survived by his loving

three sons and two daughters in law, James Patrick Thornton and Allison of Fredrickburg, VA, John Thornton of Avenel, NJ, Thomas Thornton and Amy of Middlesex, NJ, five granddaughters, Gina, Tiffany, Jennifer, Jessica, Jade, grandson Jimmy, and five great grandchildren Thomas, London, Alek, Draven, and Dominik Visitation was held Saturday, September 8, 2018, from 7-9 PM & Sunday, September 9, 2018, 2-4

& 7-9 PM at Old Bridge Funeral Home, 2350 Rt 516, Old Bridge, NJ. Funeral mass occurred on Monday, September 10, 2018, 10:15 am at the St. Thomas the Apostle Route 18 South, Old Bridge. Burial took place in the C h e s t n u t H i l l C e m e t e r y.

Joyce M. Gilbert, 86, of Old Bridge passed away on Friday, September 21, 2018. Born in Rahway, she had lived in Metuchen before settling in Old Bridge 60 years ago. She will be remembered as a devoted wife, and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Gilbert, Sr. in 2009. Joyce is survived by her children, Robert Gilbert, Jr., Karen Gilbert, Keith Gilbert and his wife, Stacey, Scott Gilbert, and Kirk Gilbert and

his wife, Maria; 10 grandchildren, Stacey and her husband, Mitch, William and his wife, Victoria, David and his wife, Crystal, Jason and his wife, Ashley, Kevin and his wife, Jennifer, Robert and his wife, Erin, Eric, Jeffery, Max and Nicole; and 12 great grandchildren, Madilyn, Cloe, Ava, Alexander, Abigail, Faye, Rylan, Bryce, William, Lennon, Lillian and Alyssa. Visitation was held at Old Bridge Funeral Home, 2350 Route 516, Old Bridge on Monday, September

24, 2018 from 2:00 to 4:00 & 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Relatives and friends were invited to attend her 11:00 AM funeral service on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at the funeral home. Burial of Cremated Remains followed on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 in Clover Leaf Cemetery, Woodbridge, NJ. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Joyce’s name may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 26 Broad Way, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10004 or the National

Parkinsons Foundation, 135 Parkinson Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10305. For information, directions

or condolence messages tot he family, visit www.oldbridgefh.com.

Mayor Owen Henry, Silver Linings Senior Center Manager Anahita Feltz, and 10 members of Silver Linings visited the Reformed Church Home on Friday, September 14, 2018. They presented the crocheted lap blankets they made for the residents of the home. The project was done in conjunction with National Senior Center Month. September is National Senior Center Month. The official National Council on Aging (NCOA) Theme is “Senior Centers: Building Momentum – Growing/Learning/Giving/ Connecting.” Silver Linings at Old Bridge will be of-

fering many programs and activities celebrating this year’s theme. “Our seniors took the time to create these beautiful crocheted lap blankets,” said Mayor Owen Henry. “It was great to see them gift the blankets to our friends over at Reform Church Home. It was a very heartwarming experience and I look forward to visiting with our seniors again.” For more information on the exciting activities and events scheduled at Silver Linings, residents should pick up the latest copy of Silver Linings News or contact the center at (732) 721-5600 ext. 6625.

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NAILS SPA & BEYOND ANNOUNCES GRAND OPENING IN OLD BRIDGE

Nails Spa & Beyond will be holding its Grand Opening Ceremony and Ribbon Cutting with Steve Mamakas, Executive Director of The Mayor’s Office of Economic Development, doing the honors. The new salon will open on Saturday, October 6th, 2018 with the ribbon cutting ceremony scheduled for 10a.m. The salon is located at 3819 US 9, Old Bridge Township, NJ 08857 in the Shoppes at Old Bridge. Nail Spa & Beyond is focused on superior quality and service while creating a soothing, peaceful atmosphere that you simply cannot find anywhere else. Our goal is absolute customer satisfaction each and every time you visit because we want you to be our client for life. This location will offer an extensive selection of nail polish colors in both acrylics and gels and our services will include our signature manicures and pedicures, nail enhancement, hair removal waxing, massage and more. Cleanliness is in our DNA so to ensure a safe and sanitary environment, every pedicure chair is thoroughly cleaned before and after every client, and we use hypoallergenic liners for each customer. All our tools are sanitized through a hospital grade autoclave after each use and all our files, buffers and sponges are used once, then properly disposed. “Our objective is to maintain a clean and relaxing environment

for our clientele,” said Andrew Le, CEO at NailMACO Corporation. Nails Spa and Beyond started with a single location in Holmdel and has expanded to six state-of-the-art locations throughout New Jersey and continues to grow. Our location in 2 Westfield opened in January of this year, our Hillsborough location opened on June 23rd and we’re excited to open our newest location in Old Bridge on October 6th! Our salons have received lots of positive feedback from our clients. “…it’s pretty awesome. Their instruments are autoclaved - and the files and buffers are disposable - each customer gets a new one,” said Alicia Picone, a satisfied client at our Hillsborough location. “I felt that the technician took better care of my feet than any other pedicure I’ve ever had…” Salon hours and prices are published on the website, nailsspabeyond.com and on t he Faceb o ok p age as wel l. NailMACO Corporation was founded in 2018 as the managing company for several salons throughout New Jersey and oversees the Nails Spa and Beyond businesses in various locations. The CEO Andrew Le started the company in hopes of changing the nail salon stereotype. Nail Spa & Beyond is focused on superior quality and service while creating a soothing, peaceful atmosphere that you simply cannot find anywhere else. Our goal is absolute customer satisfaction each and every time you visit. Your satisfaction is our top priority. PRESS CONTACT Thai (Andrew) Le or Joe Rodriguez ( 7 3 2 ) 2 0 1 - 0 8 7 7 info@nailsspabeyond. com or t hai@nai lmaco.com http://www.nailsspabeyond.com

All American Subaru in Old Bridge Loves Pets! As part of Subaru’s annual October Subaru Loves Pets month, All American Subaru will be hosting its 3rd annual Pet Adoption Day on October 20th from 11am-4pm. The fun started

in late September with a Halloween Cutest Pet Costume Contest. Customers are encouraged to submit their pet costume photos by October 8th online. After that, online voting will run until October 19th. Information for the pet costume contest

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SODEXO REVOLUTIONIZES OLD BRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA EXPERIENCE WITH LAUNCH OF INNOVATIVE TASTE 4 DINING CONCEPT Sodexo, a food services and facilities management company that provides student nutrition to Old Bridge Schools, has launched Taste4, a new meal concept that revamps the classics - salads and wraps, deli sandwiches, pasta, grilled favorites, pizza – and elevates school lunch for today’s sophisticated paletes. Using extensive consumer insights on GenZ’s retail dining experiences and focus groups with students from across the country, Taste4 was developed for students by students. Results showed that having fresh food, flavorful options, and spending time with friends in a fun environment are the most important elements to the school lunch experience. From its name to the imagery and the menus, teen consumers were engaged in every phase of development. Sodexo

Chefs then created a USDA compliant menu that includes world flavors, spicy comfort foods and unique, fun food combinations. Taste4 keeps the needs and interest of student diners at its center with do-it-yourself stations, grab-ngo options and faster check-out lines leaving more time for socializing. With a focus on FRESH, FLAVOR, FRIENDS, and FUN, this highly innovative meal concept takes high school diners on a culinary journey where they have kicked-up, squeezable and shakable flavors and sauces inspired by Mexican, Asian, Mediterranean, American Regional and Heat spices from around the world. “Taste4 is the new standard in school dining, bringing a retail focus to school cafeterias where, through a world of flavor promotion and a selection of branded

concepts, each day will bring a new experience to the customers we serve,” said Richard Hill, vice president of marketing, Sodexo Schools, North America. Taste4 includes an Adventure station that features a weekly rotation of 12 branded concepts to provide a street, retail experience. Student diners will experience something new every week for 3 months as they are treated to brands including Beale Street BBQ, Overslept, Sub Culture, Country Comfort, TaterTemptations, Chopsticks, Glorious Grilled Cheese, Canal Street Mac Attack, Fiesta, Strutters, Sunset Strips and Favorites. Artwork reflecting the diversity of the flavors and freshness of the food helps tell the culinary story of each meal. Branding is customized by school to celebrate school spirit.

and event itself can be found at www.OldBridgePetEvent.com. The winner of the pet costume contest will be announced on Saturday, October 20 during the All American Subaru Pet Adoption Day. All American Subaru invites local agencies and rescues to participate

by bringing their animals looking for homes. Local pet supply vendors were also invited to showcase their merchandise. 106.7 Lite FM will be on site providing great music, prizes and giveaways throughout the event. Last year 15 dogs and cats were adopted from the event

and this year they are out to beat that! Support your local community, local businesses and adorable animals by stopping by the event on October 20th at All American Subaru in Old Bridge: 3706 Route 9 South, Old Bridge, NJ.

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FELINES RETURN AFFECTION FOR EASY CARE By Anita Greenberg, DVM

Dr. Anita Greenberg and her husband, Dr. Daniel Belli, are the owners and operators of the E a st Br un sw ick Animal Hospital for 28 years. Dr. Greenberg has been a member of the Old Bridge Township Council since 2016. When a client’s pet, Pierre, needed a new home 35 years ago, I adopted my first cat. Since that moment, I totally came to understand what it means to be crazy about cats, who are a constant source of entertainment. They are loving, affectionate, comforting and their care is relatively easy. Approximately 35 percent of all households in the United States have a cat, totaling more than 85 million

cats. Here are the basics of cat care: NUTRITION Once kittens are weaned from their mothers, usually at eight weeks, they need to be fed a balanced kitten food three times per day for the first six months, during their rapid growth period. Adult cats should be fed twice per day. Cats are carnivores and require taurine, an essential amino acid for heart and eye health, which is in most balanced foods. Water should be available at all times. I recommend using stainless steel bowls or ceramic, avoiding plastic bowls. L I T T E R B O X E S There should be a litter box for each cat in the household, and the box or boxes should be in quiet, private places. The box should be large enough to permit the cat to stand or squat comfortably, and boxes without covers are preferred. I recommend using non-clumping litter to avoid entrapment of litter in foot pads and toes. Every day, scoop to clean out the litter and change it at least weekly. In a multiple level home, a litter box on each floor is recommended. Do not

clean the litter box with ammonia or cleaners with scents, especially lemon. If your cat will not use the litterbox consult your veterinarian to rule out a medical problem. NAILS AND GRO OMING Cats need to scratch. Provide a strong scratching post, at least three feet high. Scratching provides exercise and removes the outer sheath on their claws. Touch and massage their feet to help to get them acclimated to having nails trimmed on a regular basis. Cats keep themselves clean, but grooming them regularly removes loose hair and helps to prevent hair from being swallowed and vomited as hairballs. Combing helps reduce shedding and removes mats in long hair. PLAYTIME Cats love to play. Ping pong balls and paper bags are safe, simple and inexpensive favorites. Keep them away from ribbon, string or yarn which can get wrapped around their tongue or become impacted in their stomach and intestine, if ingested. A comfortable window perch provides entertainment and relaxation. Cats enjoy having a

bed for sleep and private time. VA C C I N E S A N D M E D I C A L C A R E Vaccinating is one of the easiest ways to assist your pet in living a long, healthy life. The vaccination protocol is determined by your veterinarian, based on your pet’s age, lifestyle and health. Have kittens/ cats tested initially for retroviruses (Feline Leukemia Virus and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus). Your feline should be protected against Feline Distemper (Panleukopenia), Feline Calicivirus and Feline Herpes Virus 1, Rabies and Feline Leukemia. Have your female cat spayed and your male neutered to avoid unpleasant problems like urine spraying, fighting, roaming, yowling and calling out when females are in heat. This also prevents unwanted litters. Unspayed females have an increased risk of uterine, ovarian and mammary gland cancer. Your cat should see the veterinarian at least once a year for an examination and fecal exam, testing for intestinal parasites. Sick or injured cats need immediate attention. Never give your pet medication that

has not been prescribed by a veterinarian. Cats should be protected against fleas, ticks and heartworm. Like humans, cats can develop tartar on their teeth, which can lead to gum disease and tooth decay. The dental bacteria can enter the bloodstream and contribute to other diseases. A dental cleaning may be necessary to ensure good health. S A F E T Y T I P S Always use a cat carrier when transporting for travel and visits to the vet hospital. Keep your cats safe by keeping them indoors. Cats can be trained to use a harness and walk on a leash. Use a breakaway collar on your cat with visible ID or microchip as there is always a chance they may slip out the door. There are many feline friends waiting to be adopted at the OLD BRIDGE ANIMAL SHELTER. Remember a kitten becomes a cat within six months, so please consider adopting an adult cat, not just kittens. Cats provide companionship and love, a wonderful reward for your care. There is nothing as heartwarming as the sound of a contented cat’s purr.