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Relay For Life Manahawkin 2016 Over 300 Participants Fought to End Cancer

survivors, remembered loved ones lost, and took tangible action to make a difference.”

Southern’s SNN Film Group Wins National Competition Southern Regional Film Production students of Ms. Leah Lukas and Mr. John Kaszuba won the 10 Day Film Challenge National Competition. The competition provides each film maker with prompts that must be used in the film making process. The students then have ten days to write, produce, edit and upload the project to the judges. The team previously won the NJ State 10 Day Film Challenge. Southern’s production of “Erased To The Past” was directed by Junior Nick Suriano. His production crew is made up of Seniors Vinnie Leto, Jake Gildea, Juniors Danielle Reilly, Dallas Widmer and Joe Mannirano and Sophomore Evan Toal. The team took best film honors out of over 450 films submitted. They also won Best Editing and Audience Choice.

Team Causeway Family of Dealerships ready to Relay

Manahawkin, NJ, –– 31 teams and 325 people participated in the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Manahawkin event on May 20 – 21, 2016 at Southern Regional High School. The top two teams for fundraising were the Little Egg Harbor School District at over $12,000 and the Causeway family of Dealerships at over $7000! “We want to thank all our team members, customers and business partners that participated and donated to this vital cause!”

The Relay For Life movement unites communities across the globe to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and take action to finish the fight once and for all. Relay For Life events are community gatherings where teams and individuals camp out at a school, park, or fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Teams raise funds in the months leading up Team Causeway’s Camp site to the event. Relay For Life is the world’s largest fundraising event to fight every cancer in every community, with four million participants in 6,000 events worldwide in 2016. Donations can still be made by visiting http://tinyurl.com/ h9ecl9h About the American Cancer Society The American Cancer Society is a global grassroots force of 2.5 million volunteers saving lives and fighting for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. As the largest voluntary health organization, the Society’s efforts have contributed to a 22 percent decline in cancer death rates in the U.S. since 1991, and a 50 percent drop in smoking rates. Thanks in part to our progress; 14.5 million Americans who have had cancer and countless more who have avoided it will celebrate more birthdays this year. We’re determined to finish the fight against cancer. We’re finding cures as the nation’s largest private, not-for-profit investor in cancer research, ensuring people facing cancer have the help they need and continuing the fight for access to quality health care, lifesaving screenings, clean air, and more. For more information, to get help, or to join the fight, call us anytime, day or night, at 1-800227-2345 or visit cancer.org.

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said Joe Stroffolino Causeway team captain and Director of Marketing. Together these teams and participants took a ‘walk on the BOARDWALK of hope,’ which was the event’s theme for their 16th anniversary of this event. The event raised almost $67,000 to help the American Cancer Society save lives through groundbreaking cancer research, education and risk reduction efforts, and free information and critical services for people with cancer who need them. “It was inspirational to see people from all parts of our community come out to support us and make an impact in the fight to end cancer,” said Lyman Hopper. “Together, we celebrated almost 90 cancer

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Nissan kicks off National Tire Safety Week with tips for proper tire care

To raise awareness for proper tire care and maintenance, Nissan is celebrating National Tire Safety Week from May 29 to June 4 by reminding vehicle owners of the significant role tires play in keeping them safe on the road. Research conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration1 indicates a tire that is 25 percent below its recommended pressure is almost three times more likely to be involved in a tire-related crash than a properly inflated tire. Low tire inflation also costs vehicle owners money over the long term in reduced fuel economy and premature tire wear. “Checking tire pressure for just a few minutes each month can help protect your family, improve vehicle performance and lengthen the life of tires,” said Sarah Cardinali, senior manager, Product Safety, Nissan North America. “Our innovative Easy-Fill Tire Alert system helps drivers fill their tires to their recommended inflation rating with ease.” To emphasize the importance for drivers to regularly inspect their motor vehicle tires, Nissan offers the following tire care and maintenance tips: Inspect visually. Regularly look for visual signs of potential tire issues which may include under-inflation, damage or uneven wear. Inspect tires before a long trip to help avoid unnecessary delays or expenses. Know your target. Find and adhere to the manufacturer’s recommended tire pressure, which is located in the vehicle’s driver-side door jam. Be temperature-conscious. Tire pressures fluctuate with temperature changes. Check pressures when tires are cold (in the morning) at least once a month and following significant changes in temperature. Use an easy-to-read digital gauge for accuracy. A digital readout is displayed in the center cluster of many Nissan models. Rotate and balance. Achieve maximum life and performance from tires by rotating them every 5,0007,000 miles. Also, balance tires periodically to help minimize uneven wear and extend tread life. Don’t overload. Avoid loading tires past their recommended rating. Excessive weight can weaken tires and potentially lead to blowouts. Avoid obstructions. Steer clear of large potholes, curbs or other objects when possible to avoid potential tire damage. Standard tire pressure monitoring systems on vehicles alert drivers when tire pressure is low. Auto care professionals caution that from one tire gauge to another, there can be a three or four pound difference in air pressure readings when refilling tires. Nissan’s easy-to-use technology, Easy-Fill Tire Alert, takes the guesswork out of filling tires to the correct pressure with a beep of the horn when proper pressure is reached. If tire pressures drop to an unsafe level, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) alerts the driver with an alert in the gauge cluster. Once the driver stops to add air, the Easy-Fill Tire Alert system activates the vehicle’s four-way flashers to indicate that the tire is inflating, the horn then honks once to signal that the tire is at its recommended inflation level. If the driver continues to fill the tire with air, the horn honks twice to indicate over-inflation. Once air is let out of the tire, the horn chirps once more to indicate the correct pressure has been reached, making the whole process fast and easy, eliminating the need for hand-held tire pressure gauges. “Since its introduction in 2013, more than 1 million Nissan vehicles equipped with Easy-Fill Tire Alert have been sold in the United States,” said Cardinali. “It is a staple technology in the Nissan product line-up focused on helping to give drivers more convenience and peace of mind when filling up their tires.” First appearing on the Nissan Quest and nominated for an AOL Technology of the Year Award, Easy-Fill Tire Alert is now available on 11 Nissan models including Altima, LEAF, Maxima, Murano, Pathfinder, Quest, Rogue, Sentra, TITAN, Versa and Versa Note.

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By: Victoria Stroffolino

Senior year of high school is filled with exciting events; Senior Trip, Senior Service Day, Scholarship Night, Prom, and of course Graduation! With so much excitement going on it can be the best year of your high school career. It’s hard to believe that just two years ago I was in your shoes. While it can be very fun, it can also be a stressful time. You’re only 18 and now it’s time to move away to school and live on your own. For me, I was about to embark on a new chapter in my life 1,600 miles away: Texas. Whether you’re moving across the country or even an hour away from Mom’s house, it will be a big adjustment. Here are my top six tips for incoming Freshman. Tip 1: Get involved! This will make the adjustment much easier. It’s entirely possible you won’t know anyone at school. Your roommate does count and if you’re lucky, they will seem somewhat normal. So, find a sports club, business Left: Southern Regional High School graduation 2014 Right: University of organization, Greek life, or even an on-campus job. It Houston football game can seem intimidating but the earlier you get involved the The important thing is to know the professor’s scaling more friendships and opportunities you will have. ahead of time so if you get a 65% you know that you In my experience, having a busier schedule can got an A rather than thinking you failed. Knowing how prevent procrastination. When you have more going on, a professor does their grading (see Step 2) can help you you won’t have time to spend 10 hours binge watching Friends instead of working on that 8 page paper (we have keep track of your overall grade for the semester. Read all been there). Not only will you get more done, but you the syllabi and write down tentative dates in a planner to will have a network of friends that you can suffer through ensure you stay on top of assignments. Tip 5: It’s okay to miss Mom and Dad the work together. These relationships and networks you At first you’ll probably be super excited to not have create will be the biggest asset to your college career and chores for the first time in ten years. After you get over will help you land that big adult job when you graduate. that, you start to realize that all the little things Mom Tip 2: Don’t be afraid of Professors! They can be intimidating, especially on the first day always taught you are actually super useful! Wow, believe of classes when they drop every detail about the semester it or not your parents actually knew what they were doing on to you. They are there to help you. Most professors and had it all planned out! Never forget to call home, even if it’s just to say hi. It actually love it when you go to their office hours with questions. It lets them know you actually care to be in their will be the highlight of their day to hear your voice (and to know you’re not in jail). Your appreciation for them and class and want to learn. In a rare occasion that a professor offers extra credit, everything they do for you will grow when you’re living TAKE IT! It is common for the point system to be used away from home, making the visits home even better. Tip 6: Don’t let the freedom get to you for grading so every single point counts. That extra credit You can go to bed when you want, wake up when you essay for two bonus points that you didn’t feel like writing feel like it, and leave your clothes piled on top of that chair could be the difference between getting a B- and a B. Unlike in high school, professors do not remind you in the corner. You no longer have to sit in classrooms for every day of the week that you have an assignment due six hours straight. Twenty minute naps in between classes Friday. It’s common that they don’t even announce it in might become your favorite pastime. The freedom will class and it is your responsibility to check every professor’s be awesome and you will begin to question how you ever survived in high school. It is important to enjoy the website for due dates…every day. freedom but do it with responsibility. Living on your own Tip 3: Learn to love the library! Yeah, I know what you might be thinking. “That’s so for the first time can be great but now that Mom and Dad nerdy!” Well, embrace your inner nerd. College classes aren’t setting guidelines, it is critical that you do. Final thoughts: and professors rely a lot on the student doing a large Don’t forget why you are there in the first place. You’re amount of work outside of the classroom. Some classes you might actually have to read the book! If you’re lucky, there to better yourself, grow in every way possible, and to some professors will let you know ahead of time if you be the person you have always wanted to be. It’s not going even need to spend the $500 and your right arm for the to come easy. It definitely requires many multiples of the amounts of work you put in throughout high school. But online book that you can never resell. When it comes to studying, try your best to not study have fun at the same time because it will be the best years where you watch Netflix. Despite you telling yourself “this of your life. And they will fly by. Bonus: Don’t ever wear your dorm key lanyard around time I will stay focused”, it never works. Grab one of those friends you found from Tip 1 and head to the library. Most your neck. campuses have libraries that have every study environment you could ask for. If you like to be isolated in a quiet corner, they have that! If you like large group study, they have that too! Even better, many campus FOR WINNING THE libraries offer free printing for all of those papers you JAWBONE will be writing. Tip 4: “YES! I got a 65!!!” Yeah this is a thing. 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DRIVE ONE 4UR COMMUNITY Spring 2016 at Stafford Police Dept. By: Jason Halliday

From left to right: Lt. Jeff Ross, Chief Thomas Dellane, Lt. James R. Vaughn and Lt. Herman Pharo.

It was a bright and clear Saturday May 7th and there is a flurry of activity like lining up vehicles, putting dealer plates on everything, and loading up an F-350 with boxes upon boxes of items that almost filled the entire 8ft bed. All of a sudden 9:45am comes around and all the engines start up like the Indy 500. There are six cars total that are going over to the Stafford Police Department on Bay Ave… for Causeway’s annual Drive 4ur Community event, this time benefiting the Superior Officers Association (or SOA). For every test drive Ford will donate $20. We ended up with around 100 test drives and everyone had fun in the process. The SOA will be using the money to support SOA college scholarships, Project Graduation through the Stafford Municipal Alliance and Southern Regional High School, Stafford

Township Police Department’s PBA #297 Christmas Toy Drive, and other charitable donations. We’ve already used some of the money to support the 2016 Project Graduation. – Lt. James R. Vaughn. The Convoy consisting of one “Causeway Custom” Lifted white F-150, one green Lariat F-150, One Mustang GT, One Mustang EcoBoost, One White Ford Fusion, One F-350 Dually Diesel, with a Ford Edge as a “backup” car in case we get busy. As we get closer and closer to bay ave the excitement builds and the normal 5 minute drive feels like 30 minutes! We turn into the parking lot looking like a presidential convoy on steroids and line everything up against the curb. We park next to two tables, one for all the papers that need to be filled out by the test drivers and the other filled with gifts from Ford and snacks from Stafford. There’s not even 5 min until we have our first test drivers. With no surprise the Mustangs and F-150’s were the dominant vehicles throughout the day. This program is meant to bring people together, whether it is from people in the community, to government and town officials, to even workers in other “Competitors” Car Dealerships. This one day we were able to forget about everything that separates all of us and come together for a really good cause. You never know… you or your child may actually be one of the lucky people that will benefit from the SOA and their generosity. Here at Causeway, it takes a lot of work for

2016 FORD FIESTA NAMED Among ‘Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000’ By Kelley Blue Book

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me to organize these events (2-4 a year) and sometimes they work out great and sometimes not so much. This event couldn’t have gone any better and we are so happy that we were able to work with the great staff of the Stafford Police Dept. and Stafford Township EMS (Squad 38) who kept bringing more and more people over throughout the event. Causeway has been in this community for almost 50 years and there is no other place we would rather be!

Lease or Buy? Here are the Whys! By: Jennifer Maier: Lease Renewal Manager

Hello, my name is Jennifer Maier. I am the Lease Renewal Manger at the Causeway Family of Dealerships for the Ford and Lincoln stores. When looking for your next vehicle, please remember, our job here is to provide you with all the information you will need to make your car buying experience smooth and pleasurable. I am confident the process you will experience will be like no other, and we will be able to add you to our list of satisfied Causeway Family customers. If I can answer any questions about your leasing or financing needs, PLEASE feel free to call me at 609-597-8083 ext. 1144.

Leasing

financing

You pay to use the vehicle during the term of the lease and must return it at lease end unless you choose to purchase the vehicle.

You own the vehicle free and clear after your financial obligations are met. It will be yours to keep or trade-in on your next vehicle.

Ownership

Ford Fiesta is one of the Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000 of 2016, according to Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com. This is the sixth time in seven years that KBB has named Fiesta to the list. The uniquely designed Ford Fiesta – starting from $14,090 (excludes destination and delivery) – shows that cool and affordable really can coexist. As one of America’s most popular small cars, Fiesta offers customers a fun, dynamic car with nimble handling and a comfortable ride, all at an appealing value. Cars that earn a spot on the KBB coolest new cars list must be fun to drive and fun to own. Each vehicle also must be available for purchase starting at $18,000 or less, using Kelley Blue Book’s exclusive Fair Market Range as the yardstick. “Cool sure has come a long way,” says Jack Nerad, executive editorial director and executive market analyst for Kelley Blue Book. “Our annual Coolest New Cars Under $18,000 is one of Kelley

Blue Book’s longest-running lists, and it’s incredible to see all of the amazing tech features and amenities you can get on an affordable car these days compared to a decade ago.” Available in hatch or sedan bodystyles, Ford’s popular small car offers a wide range of choice; from the powerful and efficient available 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine to the sporty 1.6-liter EcoBoost in the Fiesta ST. SYNC 3 – the latest Ford communications and entertainment system – is also standard, offering customers enhanced voice recognition, ultimate music streaming control and SYNC AppLink™ enabling customers to control some mobile apps while driving. Watch Ken Block’s 2016 Gymkhana Eight: Ultimate Exotic Playground; Dubai for the ultimate expression of Fiesta’s “cool factor.” Celebrating its 40th birthday in Europe this year, the Fiesta has been on sale in North America since 2010, notching up more than 285,000 sales in that time. -www.media.ford.com

Payment

Monthly lease payments are usually lower than similar term monthly finance payments because you are paying for the portion of the vehicle’s value used during the lease term.

Monthly loan payments are usually higher than similar term monthly lease payments because you pay for the entire purchase price of the vehicle. Each payment helps build vehicle equity towards future trade-in.

Customization

Customize your vehicle through your dealer at time of purchase with approved accessories.

Customize your vehicle at any time.

Mileage

You have a variety of mileage options to choose from at lease inception to meet your driving needs. You are responsible for any excess mileage charges unless you choose to purchase the vehicle.

You may drive as many miles as you want. Higher mileage will lower the vehicle’s trade-in or resale value.

Wear and Use

A normal amount of wear and use is covered. You are responsible for wear and use in excess of normal limits unless you choose to purchase the vehicle.

There are no charges for vehicle wear and use. Excessive wear will lower the vehicle’s trade-in or resale value.

End of Term

At the end of the lease, you have the flexibility to either purchase your leased vehicle at a predetermined price or return it.

Offer available on 2015 Edge, 2015 and 2016 Expedition, 2016 Explorer, 2016 Escape, 2015 F-150, and 2015 Super Duty. Not all buyers will qualify for Ford Credit financing. 60 months at $16.67 per month per $1,000 financed regardless of down payment. Not available on Super Duty F-650 and above. Take new retail delivery from dealer stock by 7/5/16. See dealer for qualifications and complete details.

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Tech graduation gifts 2016:

What to buy for new high school and college graduates

Congratulations to the graduating classes of 2016. Quick, before you lose the cap and gown, now’s your chance to score some free swag from your families! If you have a new graduate in your life, you may be wondering how best to prepare them for off-campus life. On the latest episode of Too Embarrassed to Ask, Recode’s Kara Swisher and The Verge’s Lauren Goode debate what tech products make good graduation gifts, plus what you should avoid. For example, Lauren recommends the Sonos Play:1 or an Amazon Echo series speaker “for high school to college, because if you’re going away and

going to be living in a college dorm, it’d be pretty cool if you had an Amazon Echo with you. Although maybe your roommates wouldn’t like the fact that there’s an AI listening all the time.” But not every hot gadget is really worth buying for a new graduate. Lauren urged caution on buying a GoPro unless your grad is “doing some really awesome, adventurous stuff, or unless [they’re] an aspiring filmmaker. ... You can attach it to a [boat] sail, and unless you happen to see a whale breaching in front of you that disrupts a kayak ...”

Nick Jinks

Congrats Southern Regional Boys Lacrosse Alum (Class of 2013) Nick Jinks Eastern University Men’s Lacrosse team on winning their 5th straight MAC Conference Title.

Boys Volleyball

Congrats Southern Boys Volleyball team on defeating St. John Vianney in semifinals 2-0 & Wall Twp 2-0 in finals of the Shore Conference Tournament on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at Georgian Court University. With the wins, the Rams claim their 7th Overall Shore Conference Tournament Title in school history. #RamPride #SouthernEmpire

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Not all buyers qualify for Ford Credit financing. 1.9% APR for 66 months at $15.97 per month per $1,000 financed, on select vehicles, regardless of down payment. Take delivery from dealer stock by 6/30/16. Residency restrictions may apply. See dealer for qualifications and details.

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Congrats Southern Regional Boys Lacrosse Senior Nick Simonelli on scoring his 100th career goal & recording his 200th career point in his high school career on Monday, May 16, 2016 in the Rams win over Brick Memorial #RamPride

Boys Lacrosse

May 16, 2016 the Southern Regional Boys Lacrosse Team defeated Brick Memorial 20-3 to win the Shore Conference “A” South Title for the 4th consecutive year and 5th overall in school history. Good Luck in the upcoming NJSIAA State Group IV Playoffs. #RamPride

Girls Golf

Congratulations to the 2016 Southern Regional Girls golf team on finishing the season with a record of 10 wins & 2 losses. Another solid season for Girls golf at Southern. The Rams are coached by Mr. Jim McCabe. #RamPride

Girls Sailing

Congrats Southern Sailing Emily & Dana Haig on winning the NJ State Girl’s Sailing Title today. The duo competed in 7 races against 16 other boats from 11 other NJ Schools in winning the state regatta. They are pictured with Coach Steve Warren. #RamPride

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Senior Athletes

Congratulations to the following Southern Regional Senior Athletes that made their college commitments today, Tuesday – May 31, 2016 to continue their academic & athletic careers. They are pictured with SRHS Principal Eric Wilhelm. #RamPride Liz Chartier – Cornell University Women’s Track & Field Kaitlyn Mooney – United States Coast Guard Academy Women’s Track & Field Capri Laurence – La Salle University Women’s Track & Field Connor Holden – TCNJ Men’s Track & Field Tori Stahl – Georgian Court Women’s Soccer Zach Weidenhof – Massachusetts Maritime Academy Football Bianca Nicolini – The College of New Jersey Women’s Basketball

Southern Youth

All-State Sailors

Thank you to all campers, parents and coaches on making the 2016 Southern Youth Football Camp a huge success. The camp ran from Monday, June 6th to Wednesday June, 8th. The camp served athletes going into the 1st through 8th grades for the 2016-2017 school year. Thanks to Causeway Family of Dealerships for sponsoring the Ram Camp T-shirts! #RamPride

Katilyn Mooney

Jarred Iacovelli Congratulations Southern Regional Track & Field Senior Katilyn Mooney on winning the 3,200m event at the NJSIAA Meet of Champions with a record time of 10:28.25. #RamPride Congratulations Southern Regional Alum Jarred Iacovelli (SUNY-Cortland Men’s Track & Field) on finishing 3rd in the national Steeplechase NCAA event in Waverly, Iowa on Saturday, May 28, 2016.#RamPride

June 2016

Congratulations to our all-state sailors! At the conclusion of the State Championship Saturday, the NJISA coaches announced their all-state selections. Southern was well represented. Junior Emily Haig was named female sailor of the year and first team skipper. Seniors Sam Westpy and Mike Scales were named first team crews, and freshman Tommy Green was named second team skipper. #RamPride

Girls Track & Field

Softball

Congratulations to Southern Regional Softball Seniors being honored before our traditional game vs Pinelands on Tuesday night, May 24, 2016. Thank you for all you have done for Southern and Good Luck in the future! Pinelands won the contest 3-2 in a great game by both teams. Special Thanks to Stafford Twp for allowing us to play at Doc Cramer Field again this year. #RamPride

Congratulations to the Southern Regional Girls Track & Field team on winning the NJSIAA State Group IV Championship on Saturday, June 4, 2016. Congratulations athletes & coaches! The Rams edged out Columbia High School by 1 point. #RamPride

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Peyton & Liam Congrats Southern Regional Girls Track 4x800 relay team on winning the NJSIAA State Group IV Title. Great job Kaitlyn Mooney, Sabrina Woodlee, Taylor Mulch & Liz Chartier #RamPride

Boys Volleyball

Congrats Southern Boys Basketball player Peyton Wejnert (Pace University, NY) & Southern Boys Volleyball player Liam Maxwell (Belmont Abbey College, NC)on being named Jersey Sporting News Players of the Year in their respective sports of Boys Basketball & Boys Volleyball for the 2015-2016 school year.The 2 student athletes will be honored at a banquet on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at the Parker House. #RamPride

Brennan Davis

Congrats Southern Regional Boys Volleyball on winning the 2016 NJSIAA SJ Sectional Championship on Friday, June 3, 2016. The Rams will now take on Wayne Valley on Tuesday, June 7th at South Brunswick High School in the NJSIAA State Semi Final at 5pm. #Final4 #RamPride #SouthernEmpire

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Thank you Jersey Mike’s of Manahawkin for a donation of $2,300.00 to the Southern Regional High School Athletic Program from their March 2016 “Month of Giving”. Jersey Mike’s of Manahawkin store manager Janessa Ridgway (Class of 1989) presented the check to SRHS Athletic Director Chuck Donohue Jr. Special thanks to store owner Bob Steele. #RamPride MANAHAWKIN ELKS LODGE #2340

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Congratulations Southern Regional Boys Volleyball player Brennan Davis on being honored before our 1st round NJSIAA game vs Camden Academy on Tuesday, May 24, 2016. Brennan was honored for recording his 1000th career assist in the Rams game vs Bergen Catholic on Friday, May 20th. The Rams won the 1st round NJSIAA game 2-0 and will host Collingswood on Thursday, 5/26/16 at 5pm in the 2nd round.

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My First 5K It Runs in the Family

By Chad Scanlon Ford and Lincoln Sales and Running Enthusiast

I always tell people who want to start running that they should do a 5k, and they’ll be hooked. That’s how it happened for me, and it was a profound experience. It was the 8th annual Lacey Township Municipal Alliance 5k, I wasn’t a “runner” yet, and I decided to do it mostly to appease my mom, Heather, who just so happened to be the Race Director. I’d recently made some changes to my lifestyle, most of which centered on getting healthier. Originally the race was a 5-miler, but as demand for a shorter race and the popularity of the 5k race grew, the course was modified. The mission stayed the same, which was to promote drug and alcohol awareness in the community and prevent substance abuse. Lacey Township, like many other towns in Ocean County and beyond, has become plagued by drug abuse. Over a 10 year span, the number of overdoses has increased while the ages of those overdosing have decreased. High school students are getting hooked on heroin, and kids in middle school are experimenting with drugs and alcohol. One modest, little 5k wouldn’t lower the rising tide of substance abuse on its own, but it was a start. At the race, I hurried to the starting line moments before the gun went off, barely getting to the back of the pack in time to begin. To say I was unprepared was an understatement. I wore basketball shorts and tee shirt. My “running shoes” were a pair of athletic sneakers I found in the back of my closet. I watched my older brother Sean, who, at the time was a slightly more experienced runner weave his way to the front of the corral. I thought about following him, but I was too nervous and afraid I’d look stupid. The race started and he sped off and out of sight. Since 2001, Heather Scanlon has been integral to the Lacey Municipal Alliance. Since I can remember, she has been a volunteer in the community in several capacities: at church, in schools, Scouts, PTA, and recently- Rotary; the list goes on. I know firsthand, as I’ve had many “opportunities” to help with some of them. My favorite one was getting forced out of bed at the crack of dawn to be a course martial for the race. My only job was to park my car at one tricky intersection along the course so runners knew to turn left instead of right. I did my job, begrudgingly and probably hungover from the Friday night before. And I made sure my complaints were heard for days leading up to it and afterward, like a toddler before nap time. As a twenty-something brat, I had no respect for the

time, effort, and energy it takes to organize one of these events, much less pay heed to the cause the race was promoting. In some ways I ran that first 5k better than any I’ve run since. I started in the back and spent the entire time trying to catch my faster, older brother. It was an early lesson in the value of what are called “negative splits,” which is when each increment you run is a little faster than the previous one. Generally, your pace gets quicker throughout the race and tends to result in a lower overall time than if you go out “too fast too soon.” I also experienced the unique rush you get when you pick off the runners ahead of you. This actually translates into a highly effective race tactic: use the faster runners ahead of you as rabbits, and when you’re ready, surge ahead of them and maintain a slightly faster pace. Plus, if you don’t feel like Tom Cruise in an action movie when you’re weaving through the pack and passing slower runners, then you’re doing something wrong. The Lacey 5k has grown from averaging 100 runners to nearing 400 registrants, and boasts loads of amenities: bagels, fruit, tech t-shirts, overall prizes, age-group awards, raffle ticket giveaways, a DJ, and a post-race BBQ sponsored by Applebee’s. With a Kiddie Dash and 1 Mile Fun Run, there’s something for everyone. It starts and ends at the charming Gille Park in Forked River, well-equipped with restrooms, parking, playground equipment, and of course, a jogging path. During the second half of that first race, I caught sporadic glimpses of my brother. Though he was still ahead of me by a couple hundred yards, I had somehow gained a lot of ground. By no means were we racing against each other. My goal was simply to finish and not feel like I was going to die along the way. I had only entered the race because it was kind of a poetic way to make amends for some of the more questionable behavior of my youth. But here I was, running strong and getting faster as the race went on. In the last half mile, I could see Sean less than a hundred feet ahead. It was exactly what I needed to see. I passed one runner, and then another. We hit the 3-mile mark. The finish line was less than two-hundred yards away. He was still ahead of me, but not by much. I found another gear and we were shoulder to shoulder with the finish line only a few feet away. My lungs burned and my legs felt like Jell-O, but I sprinted across the line. I finished less than a second ahead of him. The 16th annual Lacey 5k Race is on Saturday, August 27th. You can pre-register online at www.lacey5k.com or on race day. From a participant standpoint, it’s far from being considered a “big race.” However, it sure acts like a “big race.” It’s been around for nearly two decades, is chip-timed on a certified course, and has more awards and amenities than a runner could want. It obviously holds a special place in my heart, both because of how it affected my life as a runner, and how it’s taught me to respect the volunteers who get up at 5am on a Saturday morning to do everything from hand out race bags to water cups to cheers along the course. I’ve watched my mom’s personal and professional life get just a little busier than it already is in the weeks leading up to the race. Something always manages to go wrong. Maybe the race starts 5 minutes late or someone’s registration gets mixed up with someone else’s. And Heather always thinks she could’ve done better, that the race could have more participants. But just like a good runner gets a little faster with each mile, this race gets a little bigger with each year. And if it somehow raises the awareness of the substance-abuse epidemic rampant in Ocean County, then it has done its job.

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Road trip prep: The Music Man 10 things to check before you hit the road first-aid kit, and some basic tools. Also, bring water and extra snacks, just in case.

It’s the busy summer travel season and with gas prices dropping around the country, it’s a great time to head out on a road trip. Whether you’re driving a short distance or across the country, here are some tips to ensure that your car and your family are prepared for your next adventure. 1. Schedule a checkup. Perform basic maintenance on your vehicle before you head out such as checking wipers and fluid levels. Also, schedule any necessary service such as oil changes or tune ups. A vehicle in top shape will have a better chance of staying reliable and efficient. See ourguide to car maintenance. 2. Stay charged. Check your battery to make sure it’s strong and has clean terminals: A little baking soda and water will do the job. A road trip is no fun if your car won’t start. Learn more about battery care, and see ourcar battery ratings. 3. Read the rubber. Inspect your tires for any tears or bulges in the side wall. The tires should have a good amount of tread left. The easiest way to measure this, if you don’t have a gauge, is to hold a quarter upside down in the tread. If the top of George Washington’ head is visible, you need new tires to ensure traction in all weather conditions. Make sure the tire pressures are set to the figures that are printed on the placard on the driver’s door jam, or what’s listed in your car’s owner’s manual. If you need to replace your tires, our car and truck tire Ratings will help you choose the best model.

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by Jennifer Baker

Looking for something to do July 4th weekend? Come see “The Music Man” at the Bengal Theatre in Barnegat High School. Our Gang Player’s is getting ready to bring you another fun up beat show. They have been rehearsing for over a month and look forward to performing “The Music Man” for three shows during July 4th weekend.

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Team Causeway Runs the Hook

It was an unusually cool and extremely windy

May 15th for the Run the Hook 5k/10k event. The run benefitted the Clean Ocean Action Foundation. A small group of runners from the Causeway Family of Dealerships braved the elements and once again had great results! Chad Scanlon once again finished first overall.

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Team Causeway finished in the top 200 out of 539 runners. Next race is the Harbor Hustle in Stone Harbor on Sunday July 3rd.

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Chad Scanlon

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Colon and rectal cancer is the third most common cancer in men and women in the United States and the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. When it comes to these types of cancer, prevention is a key factor. If we can find the colon/rectal cancer by screening, it is 90% curable, compared to only a 50% cure rate if you present with symptoms such as pain, bleeding or obstruction. There usually aren’t symptoms of colon/rectal cancer. These cancers are often found incidentally, such as during a colonoscopy or because a person is being treated for another condition such as anemia. The whole emphasis with colon/rectal cancer is to get a screening way before symptoms begin. The best test is a colonoscopy.

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2017 Honda Ridgeline Enters the landscape block war

By: Jeremy Korzeniewski

In the test of pickup truck beds, if steel is apples and aluminum is oranges, Honda wants you to know that composites are pineapples. Chevy recently performed a test in which its own Silverado was pitted against its most obvious competitor, the Ford F-150. A loader dropped over 800 pounds of landscaping blocks into the two truck beds, and Ford’s aluminum bed ended up with more damage than Chevy’s steel bed. Honda apparently wasn’t content to let Chevy throw stones alone. In a new test, the Japanese automaker replicated the block-drop test using its brand-new Ridgeline truck, which features a composite bed. As you’ll see in the video above, there was very little damage to the high-strength plastic bed of the Ridgeline after a similar load of landscaping blocks were dropped from a loader. Without being on hand at any of these tests, we can’t say with any degree of certainty that they match up in severity. But they all look pretty similar, and this is actually a test that Honda performed in front of journalists (ourselves included) earlier this year. We visually inspected the composite bed of a Ridgeline after a demonstration just like the one on video above, and can confirm that there was basically no damage to Honda’s truck. Chevy went an extra step by flinging a heavy toolbox into the Silverado and F-150; Honda didn’t match that particular test. Does any of this matter? That’s up to truck buyers and owners to decide, naturally, but we doubt anyone would actually dump a load like this into their own truck. And it’s also worth noting that a heavy-duty spray-on bedliner would probably minimize damage to the metal surface below, whether steel or aluminum. If nothing else, it’s memorable marketing.

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