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July 2021 • Number 87

LUCKY LADY WINS FULFILL MACH-E!

By Kaitlyn Causeway

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The Causeway Family of Dealerships sends out huge congratulations to Deborah Dec! Deborah won a brand new 2021 Ford Mach-E Premium at Fulfill’s Inaugural Golf Outing Event “Drive Out Hunger” back on June 21st. This Ford Mustang Mach-E was donated to Fulfill by Board Member Dave Wintrode and The Causeway Family of Dealerships. With the raffles sold from this event, Fulfill raised 100,000 dollars! For every dollar, Fulfill can provide three meals. This means they raised enough money to provide 300,000 meals for people in need! Winner Deborah Dec has been a donor to Fulfill since 2009 and she donates every month. She’s involved in multiple organizations, such as the Hope Center, Family Promise, Holiday Express, Soroptimist International of the Central Jersey Coast, and CONTACT of Ocean and Monmouth Counties.

Left to Right: Corey Gellis – General Sale Manager, Joe Stroffolino – Director of Advertising and Marketing, Chris Varner – Used Vehicle Merchandising Manager, Dave Wintrode – President of The Causeway Family of Dealerships, Lauren Holman – Board Chair of Fulfill, Deborah Dec - Mustang Mach-E Winner, Linda Kellner – Co-CEO &Director of Development & External Relations for Fulfill, Jim Kroeze - Co-CEO & Director of Operations for Fulfill, Kate Irving- Partnerships & Event Specialist for Fulfill, and Jaimee Pignataro - Development/ Monetary Donations for Fulfill

She’s heavily involved in Soroptimist International of the Central Jersey Coast. Who is Soroptimist International? They are “A global volunteer organization that provides women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve

economic empowerment” (www.soroptimist.org). This organization truly means a lot to Deborah. Deborah was a teacher for 42 years, and taught 30 students each year. Out of all the years she taught, 17 of them she educated the gifted and talented students. While being a teacher, on the weekends for about 25 years she waitressed at various diners. In 1990, she purchased a second home here in south Jersey. She retired eight years ago and moved down here full time.

Deborah Dec with her stunning 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E!

Deborah absolutely loves theater! She is involved in the Holiday Express Organization. During the months of November and December, the organization performs all over New Jersey. They handout gifts to hospitals, group homes and special needs programs. Deborah is a dancer in these performances!

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In Deborah’s free time, she likes to travel and cruise. She also likes to enter raffles and contests. She luckily wins quite often. Deborah says, “You have to be in it to win it!” That’s just what she does! This Mustang Mach-E just so happens to be the best prize she’s won to date. Deborah loves Atlantic City and enjoys playing dice and roulette. She also loves her family and her twin grand nephews.

Causeway President Dave Wintrode and Winner Deborah Dec

WHO IS FULFILL? Fulfill is previously known as The FoodBank of Monmouth & Ocean Counties. Fulfill’s mission is to alleviate hunger and build food security in Monmouth & Ocean Counties and to make sure that all people at all times have access to enough nutritious food to maintain an active and healthy life. Fulfill has a network of 289 food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, day programs, group homes, and more that we work closely with to feed our neighbors in need. Fulfill accepts non-perishable food donations at two locations:

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IHSS AND THE OCEAN COUNTY LIBRARY HAVE FORMED A PARTNERSHIP

Interfaith Health & Support Services is excited to announce the partnership with the Ocean County Library. This partnership will include a new program sponsored by IHSS called “Education and Socialization". IHSS will provide round trip transportation for the isolated and homebound of Southern Ocean County to the Ocean County Library for senior events and assistance with checking out material. In addition, IHSS will become the bridge for those seniors who are unable to go to the library. Volunteers will help with the registration process for a library card, signing out of materials, and the delivery of such materials. IHSS will be focusing on assisting the visually impaired with the audiobook “Playaway”. The library will provide the Playaway and IHSS will provide the headphones and batteries. Thanks to the generous donation from the Wintrode Family Foundation, IHSS has been able to purchase the headphones and batteries for these Playway at no cost to our carereceivers. If you know anyone

Mr. Hoffman enjoys listening to a story on the audiobook “Playaway” with his dog Jasper on his lap. who would benefit from this new program, please contact our Manahawkin office 609-978-3839.

Front row: Jeremy Grunin, Fulfill Board, Drew Eitner, Fulfill Board, Lauren Holman Fulfill Board Chair, Robin Gardiner, Fulfill Staff, Alexa Palmieri, Fulfill Staff, Jaimee Pignataro, Fulfill Staff, Lynnette Hargrove, Fulfill Staff Middle Row: Susan Ralph, Fulfill Staff, Valerie Cribbins, Fulfill Staff, Suzanne Parchment, Fulfill Staff, James Kroeze, Fulfill Co-CEO, Linda Kellner, Fulfill Co-CEO, Kate Irving, Fulfill Staff, Aaron Levine, Fulfill Board Back Row: James Alaimo, Fulfill Volunteer, Ken Marowitz, Fulfill Board, Elena Guskova, Fulfill Volunteer, Pat Freeman, Fulfill Volunteer, Susan Franco, Fulfill Staff, Jazmyn Ball, Fulfill Staff

MODC DEDICATES ITSELF TO ENHANCING QUALITY OF LIFE The Monmouth-Ocean Development Council (MODC) is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and business environment in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. MODC's members include hundreds of influential business, community and government leaders representing diverse groups

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For over fifty years, MODC has presented its prestigious Silver Gull Award to deserving recipients around the region who have made a difference in the way we do business at the Jersey Shore. Under the direction of co-

chairs Marian Smith and Senator Robert Singer, this pre-eminent affair, attended by over 300 business and community leaders, has become recognized as the pinnacle of awards, recognizing individual and corporate accomplishments in the area of economic development, community service and tourism.

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NEW JERSEY IS ONE OF THE TOP 10 BEST STATES FOR TEEN DRIVERS By Jen Ursillo, wobm.com

Summer is the most popular season for teenagers to get their driver’s licenses, according to personal-finance website WalletHub. It has released its report on 2021’s “Best and Worst States for Teen Drivers.” To determine the safest and least costly driving environments for teens, WalletHub analyst Jill Gonzalez said it compared all 50 states across 23 key metrics, ranging from the number of teen driver fatalities, to the

average cost of car repairs to the presence of impaired-driving laws.

New Jersey is one of the top 10 best states for teen drivers, coming in at number 10, Gonzalez said. New Jersey does well when it comes to safety. It has most of the optimal graduated licensing provisions. It has one of the oldest ages that teens are even able to drive, which helps with teen driver fatalities. New Jersey has a low number of teen driver fatalities. That’s why this study is done in the summer because that’s when the most

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teen driver fatalities happen, Gonzalez said. There are also fewer teen-under-the-influence traffic violations, and lower amounts of teen drinking and driving and texting.

But even with all this good news, New Jersey has one area where it could use some work. She said it could do better when it comes to its economic environment.

A lot of this has to happen with the driving laws in place, where New Jersey also ranks very well in terms of stricter laws and simply more of them than other states, she added.

Also it’s crazy expensive to add a teen driver to a parent’s insurance policy. In New Jersey, the premium increase is the highest in the country, almost 75 times more expensive to add a teen driver to a parent’s policy in the state, than it is in Oregon, Montana and even next door in Pennsylvania, Gonzalez stressed.

“New Jersey ranks number one when it comes to impaired-driving laws which is why I think we see such low numbers in terms of fatalities,” Gonzalez said.

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Congratulations Southern Regional Boys Track and Field on winning the NJSIAA State Group IV Championship.

Soccer Congratulations Southern Regional LaCrosse for their players being named Player of the Year for respective All Star teams during the 2021 season:

Congratulations Southern Regional Senior Baseball player Xavier Hendricks on setting a new single season stolen base record with 29.

Ryan Sininsky Boys LaCrosse POTY Press of Atlantic City Rylee Johnson Girls LaCrosse POTY Shore Conference “A” South Division

Congratulations Southern Regional Baseball on defeating Pinelands 17-6 in the annual #DocCramerClassic on Friday, June 11, 2021.

Girls Volleyball Congratulations Southern Regional Boys Soccer players JP Prosperi (United States Coast Guard Academy) and Nicholas Budd (Warren Wilson College) on their commitments to continue their education and soccer careers.

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Congratulations Southern Regional Boys Track & Field Fabian Gonzalez [Soph] on winning the 2021 NJSIAA Meet of Champions Discus event.

Congratulations Southern Regional Senior Girls Volleyball players Rachael Pharo and Stephanie Soares on representing Ocean County at the Shore Conference Volleyball Coaches Association All Star game on Sunday, June 13, 2021.

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Congratulations Southern Regional Boys Volleyball Player Tommy Deakyne on being named New Jersey State Player of the Year. He is the 6th player in school history to be named State Player of the Year. Best of Luck!

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Congratulations Southern Regional Football Taylor Munt on his commitment to continue his education and football careers at Stevenson University in Maryland.

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Please call the Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter to make an appointment to meet these fur babies! Open daily 1:00pm - 4:00pm and till 6:30pm on Wednesdays.

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Stafford Recreation announced the summer 2021 concert series will return July 12 at the Lake Manahawkin pavilion. Concerts will be held on Monday evenings at 7 p.m. this summer through Aug. 30. Attendees are welcome to bring blankets, beach chairs and coolers. While the concerts are free, the Stafford Township Historical Society will be collecting donations during the concert to help cover the cost of preserving the Old Stone Store, Cavalry Cottage, Railroad Station and Cultural Center. July 26, Lovelight Band Recreating the timeless sound of the Grateful Dead. August 2, The Kootz The Kootz delivers a ‘musical-menu’ of classic 60s-thru90s pop, rock, R&B and blues music. August 9, Jimmy and Gene Duo This two-man electric/acoustic guitar band covers a diverse collection of music that spans many genres from the ‘80s to today’s pop hits. August 16, Flim Flam Band Vintage country, featuring covers of Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash and Hank Williams. August 23, The Impulsives Classic, modern and anything rock cover band. Featuring band members Chuck Miller, Chris Fritz, Frank Soltys and Doug Edwards. August 30, Bad Dogz Bluegrass, traditional folk, cornpone humor and a drop of Celtic for good measure.

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FORD KC ASSEMBLES MILLIONTH TRANSIT! Ford and the UAW workers at Kansas City Assembly Plant celebrate producing one million Transit vans in North America since production began in 2014. Ford Transit is America’s best-selling van, and Ford has been the commercial van leader for 42 years. Kansas City Assembly Plant will also produce Ford’s first all-electric van, the E-Transit, coming later this year. The one millionth Transit rolled off the line June 29. It is an ingot silver, high-roof, extended wheelbase cargo van with rearwheel drive. A Ford dealer in California ordered it.

OCEAN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT CHANGING LOCATIONS FOR VACCINE SHOTS

By Vin Ebenau, WOBM

More people have been getting vaccinated and those who haven’t yet still have the opportunities to do so, but at a couple different locations in Ocean County. The Ocean County Health Department announced on Thursday that the vaccination clinics at Southern Regional Middle School in Manahawkin and at the RWJ-Barnabas Health Arena in Toms River are closed and being replaced with two new locations to get your shots. “The large sites which could accommodate thousands of vaccinations daily have served us well, and we are very appreciative that Toms River Regional School District and Southern Regional School District stepped up without hesitation and provided their

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You can also go to the drive-thru vaccination clinic at Ocean County College on Wednesdays from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm.

“Starting the week of July 5, on various dates, our residents can visit some local library branches, some schools and the Ocean County Fire and First Aid Training Center in Waretown to get the COVID 19 vaccination,” Little said. “All the locations are easily accessible and convenience is key for a lot of our citizens.”

This is the set-up for the month of July. schools and staff so that we could get this vaccine to our residents,” Ocean County Commissioner Gerry Little, who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Health Department, said in a statement. “The assistance they gave us is immeasurable.”

“I want to encourage all the people who live in Ocean County that can get this vaccine to do so,” Ocean County Board of Commissioners Director Gary Quinn said in a statement. “We want to see this infection level to continue to decrease and the only way this will happen is to have people get vaccinated.”

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CHEF’S TASTING ON THE BAY YOUR BEST DECISION

A Need We Feed is very excited to announce their main event is coming back. The Chef’s Tasting on the Bay returns this October and the event will feature 20 of the top restaurants in Ocean and Monmouth County who will be offering up their most popular and famous entrée items for attendees to enjoy.

At the last event, guests enjoyed pan seared scallops from Chef Mike’s ABG, crab cakes from Bum Rogers, Ahi Tuna from Ohana Grill, Burger 25’s famous milk shakes and burgers, just to name a few. At the tasting event, each restaurant will have a table serving up samplings of their specialty items. Once you have filled your plate, you will be able to walk out to the beautiful tiki deck on the Barnegat Bay, where you will enjoy fabulous food, take in the scenic beauty and be entertained by Johnny and The Brue Crew. Guests can also order up their favorite Tiki drink at the Martell’s Waters Edge outdoor bar. What makes this perfect day even more incredible is that all the proceeds will go to A Need We Feed. These proceeds will be used to purchase freshly prepared, packaged, nutrious meals that will be delivered to our local veterans, homebound seniors, children and their families who are in need. A Need We Feed is a grass roots organization created from the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. The founder, Cliff Baker who served in the US Navy, saw the opportunity to pay it forward to all the military, police, and first responders by offering a hot meal on Thanksgiving Day to those helping to restore the New Jersey Shore instead

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For questions, sponsorships or additional information please call Patti at 609-3167572. All money raised from this event will be used to provide meals for our community’s veterans, seniors, children and families. This event is being sponsored by: Vincent Pungello of Pungello CPA’s, Jackson, NJ and Ed Schuler, Jr., from Personal Wealth Strategies with offices in Brick, Hamilton and Tinton Falls, NJ. To learn more about A Need We Feed visit www.aneedwefeed.org/

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If you would like to support the 2nd Annual Chef’s Tasting on the Bay Event, we are offering several sponsorship opportunities ranging from $300.00 to $2,500.00. You can also support the event by taking an ad out in our Program Journal as well, ads are available from $50.00 to $400.00. The deadline for a Program ad is August 27,, 2021.

THEY GIVE US BUTTERFLIES Happy July everyone! My name is Danielle Natale and I am a Sales Consultant at Causeway Honda. I very much wanted to share a subject close to my heart. Since childhood, I have always had a fascination with butterflies. My Mom always called me her “butterfly girl” because they would just land on me out of nowhere or I would just catch them in midair. About ten years ago I found these vibrant and beautiful caterpillars on my parsley plants. Yes parsley! I did some research and found that these cute little guys and gals turn into Black Swallowtail butterflies (Papilio Polyxenes). This butterfly is the state butterfly of both Oklahoma and New Jersey. They are also known as the “Parsley Worm”. Please, when you see these caterpillars in your yard be kind to them.

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HEATWAVES CAN RUIN A GARDEN BUT THERE ARE WAYS TO PROTECT IT By Jen Ursillo, wobm.com

The latest New Jersey heatwave may have done a number on people’s plants, flowers, garden vegetables, herbs, and even lawns. The type of plant or vegetable, its root system, the type of soil used and how often it’s watered, all influence how the plant responds to extensive heat. But there are ways to protect the garden this summer. Why plants can’t survive the heat? Bill Hlubik, professor and Agriculture and Resource Management Agent for Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County, said as temperatures soar into the 80s and 90s, plants respond differently to heat stress. Each plant has its own set of protective mechanisms. They’ll form these shock proteins that offers some level of protection. Each plant has its own level of protection. Some plants are more resilient to the heat than others. It could be it has a deeper root system or the origin of that plant was in an area of the world that was accustomed to those high temperatures. He said plants respond to heat by transpiration. That’s where they release water from the leaves. It’s a natural mechanism similar to people sweating and releasing heat that way. Plants have that same mechanism. But during a heatwave, the plants can’t keep up with the amount of moisture being released from its leaves. So the plants shut down which can lead to discoloration or brown leaf tips. How can people protect their plants during a heatwave? Hlubik said while there are certain types of plants, flowers, bushes, trees, vegetables and herbs that are more resilient to the heat, it really doesn’t matter what is planted in a backyard. As long as people use mulches around the plant, whether it be organic compost material, peat moss, straw or bark mulches, two to three inches thick. That helps to reduce evaporation around the soil, helps to keep the soil and roots cool and helps to lock in moisture around those plants. It’s also important to respond before the heatwave actually hits, if possible. Hlubik said 24 to 48 hours before the heatwave arrives, adequately irrigate the soil so that there is moisture available. When the heatwave arrives, sometimes it’s hard for the plant to

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Make sure that there’s plenty of air circulation in the area where there are plants. That will actually decrease temperatures. Shade certain plants such as azaleas and rhododendrons, which should have about 15% to 30% shade. Since they have shallow root systems, they should be watered often. What plants respond well to the heat? Plants like tomatoes, peppers, eggplants and asparagus are deep-rooted plants that like the heat, Hlubik said. However, they do not like the heat in the evenings. If those plants have too much heat in the evening hours, like other fruits or vegetables, their pollen may become non-viable or they may lose their flowers. “There may be a certain amount of flower abortion,” Hlubik said. Trees like American Sweet Gum, Kentucky Coffee and Yellowwood are resilient to the summer heat and can bounce back quicker. In terms of bushes, junipers, forsythias, lilacs and gray dogwood do fairly well under higher temperatures. As far as flowers, lantana, cosmos, cleome, spider and straw flowers can withstand the heat. Woody herbs such as rosemary, thyme, verbena and garden zinnias also thrive in hot, dry temperatures. What about lawn care? Use different lawn varieties with a deeper root system so they are able to access water down deeper than other types of grasses such as bluegrass and rye grass, Hlubik said. Many of these deeper root system grasses also have endophytes that can protect them from pest problems. Grass tends to go into dormancy when it gets too hot and it doesn’t get enough water. Hlubik said if the grass goes into dormancy, let it happen. Rainfall will return and the grass will emerge from dormancy. When the grass goes into dormancy, he said this is a protective mechanism to preserve itself and wait until natural rainfall returns. When irrigating the lawn, he said do it early in the morning so no water is wasted. Irrigating late in the day can actually exacerbate disease problems on plants. With any plant, water on the leaves late in the day due to surface irrigation can increase the level of disease problems on those plants.

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MANAHAWKIN STUDENT NETS INTERNATIONAL AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP SKILLS

By Kimberlee Bongard, Patch Staff

A Manahawkin student was 1 of 18 people to receive an international scholarship award that recognizes the leadership skills of students under 18.

a long, stressful indoor school day,” said Misurelli in her scholarship video submission. Misurelli will continue her education at the Stevens Institute of Technology this fall to study biology.

Melissa Misurelli, a Monsignor Donovan High School graduate, received a $1,000 scholarship from the National Society of High School Scholars.

“As a teammate, swimmer, scholar and future doctor, my leadership capabilities can only grow with my educational progression,” she said.

Misurelli serves as a math tutor, varsity swim team captain and works as a lifeguard for the Ship Bottom Beach Patrol. Her passion for fitness led to the start of her own personal training business in August that motivates kids ages six through thirteen to spend time outside and stay fit amid remote learning.

NSHSS is an international honors and scholarship program. The 18 Under 18 Award was established to recognize students under 18 who are passionate about their contributions to society and showcase how they plan to utilize this passion moving forward into their college career to further effect change.

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LINCOLN PLANS TO DELIVER A FULL PORTFOLIO OF CONNECTED AND ELECTRIFIED VEHICLES BY 2030 Lincoln will debut its first global fully electric vehicle next year, the first step toward electrifying its entire portfolio of vehicles by the end of the decade. The new electric vehicle will debut as the brand celebrates its 100th anniversary next year and accelerates growth in North America and China.

The company’s new rear-wheeldrive and all-wheel-drive battery electric flexible architecture will enable Lincoln to deliver four new and distinct fully electric vehicles. The first fully electric Lincoln will join the plug-in hybrid Aviator and Corsair SUVs, as the brand shifts toward electrification.

By mid-decade, Lincoln expects half of its global volume will be zero-emissions vehicles and plans to electrify its portfolio of vehicles by 2030. This is part of the company’s Ford+ plan and Ford Motor Company’s planned investment of more than $30 billion in electrification by 2025.

Lincoln also plans to expand its portfolio of effortless and personalized experiences, using the Lincoln Way app to deliver an enhanced suite of connected services as it prepares for an electrified future.

“As we accelerate Lincoln’s transformation in North America and China, there is no better time to propel the Lincoln brand forward with electrification,” said Joy Falotico, president, Lincoln. “Electrification will take Quiet Flight to a new level with the smooth, exhilarating take-off feel and serene quietness our clients expect from a Lincoln.”

“Our clients deserve the very best from Lincoln,” said Falotico. “Our world-class vehicles, effortless services and advanced connected technology will allow us to create an always-on relationship with them and help transform the Lincoln brand for the future.” Evolving the brand’s signature design and drive experience with maximized comfort for all, Lincoln’s unique electrified vision is a true representation of its Quiet

Flight DNA. The debut of the Lincoln Zephyr Reflection concept at Auto Shanghai earlier this year hints to the brand’s future design philosophy and signature features it will offer. Evolving Lincoln’s design, the fully electric Lincoln will deliver a more spacious interior that creates the ultimate expression of the Lincoln sanctuary. On approach, the exterior presents a striking, modern aesthetic, while the iconic Lincoln star evolves to meet an electrified future. Thoughtful details inside create a truly rejuvenating space for all, with clever storage solutions and minimalistic panels, while a larger, expansive panoramic vista roof enhances natural light and provides a more open, airy feel throughout. With a coast-to-coast display that offers a sweeping view of the horizon, Lincoln’s new digital design language – Constellation – includes exclusive themes showcasing the night sky. Clients can choose the theme that best reflects their current mood.

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HONDA LEADS CARS.COM 2021 AMERICAN-MADE INDEX WITH 4 OF THE TOP 10 MODELS Honda’s commitment to building products in America was on display in the Cars.com 2021 American-Made Index® — with four Honda models in the top 10, more than any other automaker, and seven Honda and Acura models ranking among the top 20. Honda vehicles in the top 10 are the Alabama-made Honda Ridgeline pickup, Odyssey minivan, and Pilot and Passport SUVs, with the Ohio-built Honda Accord ranked 17th. Two Ohio-made Acura models, the Acura RDX premium sport crossover and TLX premium sport sedan, placed 12th and 13th, respectively. All four of the Honda models in the top 10 of the 2021 AmericanMade Index — Ridgeline, Odyssey, Pilot and Passport —were designed and developed by Honda engineers in the U.S. and are produced exclusively in Lincoln, Alabama. Honda’s Alabama Auto Plant celebrates 20 years of manufacturing this year.

The engines that power these vehicles also are built at the Alabama plant, with the transmissions produced at Honda’s nearby transmission plant in Tallapoosa, Georgia. “Honda has been building cars in the U.S. for almost 40 years, and today we build a higher percentage of the vehicles we sell in the U.S. than all but one other automaker,” said Rick Schostek, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. “We’re proud of the 30,000 Honda associates who design, develop, build, sell and finance our products in the U.S.” More than two-thirds of the Honda vehicles sold in the U.S. in 2020 were made in America at Honda plants in Ohio, Indiana and Alabama, the secondhighest percentage of any automaker for the share of vehicles that were built and sold in America. Honda operates five automobile manufacturing plants in the U.S. – more than any other international automaker.

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OCEAN COUNTY LIBRARY ELIMINATES FINES

“Our Ocean County residents are very responsible about taking care of their Library books and materials and returning them,” remarked Library Director Susan Quinn. “As a result, the Ocean County Library Commission decided to make the suspension of late fines permanent.”

The Ocean County Library has become fine-free as of July 1, by action taken at the Ocean County Library Commission’s June 15 meeting. The Library’s mission is to connect people, build community, and transform lives. Eliminating overdue fines will further that mission by removing barriers to the Library’s resources.

“Going fine-free provides wider access and enjoyment of the Library’s resources,” said Ocean County Commissioner Joseph Vicari, the Library liaison. “We encourage everyone to come and enjoy the use of our Libraries.” “The Ocean County Library system suspended late fines when the Coronavirus pandemic forced its closure in March 2020,” said Library Assistant Director Sara Siegler. “After the July 2020 reopening, nearly all materials were returned.”

A review of statistics spanning the past several years revealed that the average rate of return of materials is 99.79%. In 2019, the American Library Association passed a resolution that asserted overdue fines are a barrier to equitable access and encouraged libraries to eliminate them. Ocean County Library joins many libraries across the country in becoming a finefree Library.

Ocean County Library Commission Chair Ruthanne Scaturro remarked, “Nothing is more important to the Library than maintaining a healthy relationship with patrons. Saying ‘farewell to fines’ is another step in the right direction.” “It will make using our services more convenient for our patrons who lead busy lives, and for those living with limited resources,” added Library Commission Vice Chair Christopher Mullins.

ALABAMA HYUNDAI CELEBRATES LAUNCH OF ALL-NEW 2022 SANTA CRUZ Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) celebrated the launch of the all-new 2022 Santa Cruz Sport Adventure Vehicle on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. The Santa Cruz joins the Sonata and Elantra sedans and Santa Fe and Tucson SUVs on the Montgomery assembly line. This addition marks the first time HMMA has produced five vehicles at once. The highly-anticipated Santa Cruz Sport Adventure Vehicle shatters both SUV and truck segments, creating an entirely new vehicle category. The Santa Cruz features a secure, open bed area which includes a lockable tonneau cover and hidden bed storage for diverse gear-carrying flexibility. “Santa Cruz, with its bold styling, breaks open an all new segment territory, both for Hyundai and

25TH ANNIVERSARY HARBOR HOUSE RIDE FOR NEW BEGINNINGS PROCEEDS FUND SHELTER, FOOD, SERVICES Ocean’s Harbor House announced today that the 25th Anniversary Harbor House Ride for New Beginnings (RFNB) is a summer-long, in-person/ virtual/hybrid ride enabling participants to cycle and raise funds in the format of their choosing. The culminating event is a 25th Anniversary Celebratory Ride and Ceremony on September 25th at Laurita Winery. “The Ride raises funds to provide the essential gifts of shelter, food, services and hope for vulnerable youth throughout Monmouth and Ocean counties,” states Tim Zeiss, Director of Development and Marketing. “The event proceeds help plant the seeds for youth at risk to become healthy, resilient and productive members of our community.”

the industry as a whole. Open-bed flexibility coupled with closed-cabin security meets the changing everyday needs of its adventure-oriented buyers, while powerful and efficient engines and superb maneuverability ensure it is a pleasure to drive in urban or off-road environments. Our customers will wonder just how they managed before owning one,” said Jose Munoz, president and CEO,

Hyundai Motor North America. HMMA recently completed a plant expansion project to support adding the Santa Cruz to HMMA’s product mix. The addition of the Santa Cruz will further enhance HMMA’s ability to adjust its vehicle production with market demand and stay competitive in the ever-changing automotive market. hyundainews.com.

Individuals, families and area company employees can register to ride and seek sponsorship support from family, friends and colleagues. People can opt to ride bikes in their neighborhood, at parks, on their Peloton, stationary bikes or participate in one or more of the in-person rides coordinated by the RFNB committee throughout the summer and at the September 25th Celebratory Ride. Area companies and organizations can sign up as event sponsors ranging from $500 to $10,000 with a host of “value-added” benefits that provide exposure and support the organization’s vision that all youth feel safe, empowered and equipped for successful futures.

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609-597-8083 www.CausewayHyundai.com MON - FRI: 9AM - 7PM • SAT: 9AM - 6PM • SUN: CLOSED *With approved credit on select models. Interest accrues from date of inception. See dealer for details.

12 Causeway Gazette

SUMMER 2021

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COLORING CONTEST!

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Child’s First Name________________________________________________________________ Age______________ School__ _______________________________________________________ Parent’s Name and Phone___________________________________________________________ Child can only win once per calendar year.

Simply have your child color the page, fill out the form, and either stop in to any Causeway location to drop off or mail to the address below.

Your child could win a $50 Target® Gift Card!

Mail to: PO Box 547, Manahawkin, NJ 08050

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Congratulations to Last Month’s

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GWENDOLYN

BASIL & FETA CORN SALAD

Ingredients: 4 c. fresh or frozen corn, rinsed and drained if frozen 1 c. cherry tomatoes, halved

Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper

1/3 c. crumbled feta

Directions:

1/4 red onion, finely chopped

Toss all ingredients together in a large bowl, then season to taste with salt and pepper.

1/4 c. basil, thinly sliced 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil Juice of 1 lime

WE’RE HIRING! APPLY AT: www.causewaynissan.com/careers/

Job Description: Automobile Salesperson, Causeway Nissan Job Purpose: Sells automobiles by understanding and demonstrating characteristics, capabilities, and features. Salesperson also maintains relationships with current and previous customers. We are looking for someone with any type of sales experience. If you have a good track record of customer satisfaction then we want to talk to you also. Our sales consultants have a $500 salary plus commission, we offer great benefits, a 401K program, plus employee pricing on most vehicles. We train everybody that starts, it doesn’t matter if you have 1 day or 5 years of experience, we will get you comfortable with all we offer.

Job Type: Full-time Pay: $500 / week plus commission

 Understands automobiles by studying characteristics, capabilities, and features; comparing and contrasting competitive models; inspecting automobiles.  Develops buyers by maintaining rapport with previous customers; suggesting trade-ins; meeting prospects at community activities; greeting drop-ins; responding to inquiries; recommending sales campaigns and promotions.  Qualifies buyers by understanding buyer’s requirements and interests; matching requirements and interests to various models; building rapport.  Demonstrates automobiles by explaining characteristics, capabilities, and features; taking drives; explaining warranties and services.  Closes sales by overcoming objections; asking for sales; negotiating price; completing sales or purchase contracts; explaining

provisions; explaining and offering warranties, services, and financing; collects payment; delivers automobile.  Customizes a customer’s new automobile to their needs, (setting up hands free phones, connecting IPods, setting the customer’s favorite radio stations, etc)  Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications.  Enhances dealership reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.  Skills/Qualifications: Meeting Sales Goals, Motivation for Sales, Selling to Customer Needs, Financial Skills, Documentation Skills, Scheduling, Telephone Skills, Listening, Verbal Communication, Customer Focus, Job Knowledge. The qualified candidate must have a valid driver’s license and be at least 18 years of age.

Call Center Appointment Center Job Duties: Causeway Family of Dealerships is looking for a new full time Call Center Appointment Setter in the BDC Department. Must be available Saturdays and evenings. This position has a 5 day work week, 40+ hours weekly. Hourly pay plus monthly bonus. Benefits include Health & Dental Insurance, 401k, Vacation Pay after time requirements are met. Responsibilities: • Handle all inbound customer inquiries via call, email, chat, text, or lead. • Follow up with customers through preferred method. • Updating customer information data base. • Schedule appointments for potential buyers. • Work directly with sales staff and management to assist customers. Requirements: • Previous customer service or call center experience • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Computer skills, the ability to manage multiple systems at once • Organizational skills • Bonus motivated • BDC or sales experience a plus! Please forward resume to jstroff@gmail.com to apply!