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THURSDAY, JAN. 3,2013 Sentinel gmnews.com North Brunswick • South Brunswick Globe "Banking on trotters South Brunswick basketball blood donations program will host team Page 6 from India during January BY STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer asketball in South Brunswick is going international. B Ball-U-Man Athletics, a South Brunswick-based organization that encourages personal as well as athletic development in stu- dents through sports clinics, is hosting the Shri Ram School Phase 3 high school co-ed bas- ketball team from Jan. 1 to 11. Shri Ram is a co-educational private school in India. "We're bringing the team to the United States, and we're giving them the training and skills that they want to learn and put to use," said Radhika Ravi, who helped organize the international exchange program. Founded in 2009, Ball-U-Man has served students in South Brunswick and the sur- rounding communities. It gives those in the program an opportunity for growth and de- velopment. "Besides teaching basketball and rein- forcing skills of the sport, it also teaches self- esteem. The program emphasizes education, the No. 1 priority," Ravi said. Recently, the group hosted a basketball clinic in Austin, Texas, which encouraged coach Giovanni Shepherd to think globally. Shepherd and his wife Karen, along with Ravi and Ball-U-Man member Sangya Varma, partnered up to reach out to an Indian team to bring them to the United States. They estab- lished a connection with Pardeep Chauhan, a former basketball player in India, who had connections to the Shri Ram School team. "He was part of their basketball stock and played in the area at some point," Shepherd said. "He's familiar with their coach and their school system, and he made the connection to us through a parent involved in Ball-U-Man." During their stay, the team will participate in morning and evening training sessions. They will visit the Barclays Center in New York to see a game hosted by the Brooklyn Nets. The teammates will have an opportu- nity to high-five the players before the game. In addition, several games that Shepherd calls "friendly basketball matches" will be held between the Shri Ram School and other teams in the area. Between practices, the in- ternational athletes will be given an opportu- nity to sightsee in New York City and central Jl.fl- GKANII staff New Jersey. Kevin Karol of Fair Haven donates blood at the Central Jersey Blood Center headquarters in Shrewsbury on Dec. 19. During the winter months, donations of blood often plummet, prompting the designation of January as National Blood Donors Month to encourage For more information, visit www.ball-u- members of the public to help save a life. man.com. 2 SENTINEL NS GREATER MEDIA NEWSPAPERS • www.gmnews.com January 3, 2013

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t is all for a great cause. That is why Laura Gibbons says she Ibelieves her annual caroling night out event has lasted all these years. "We have lived here for 16 years, and that first year we brought the kids out to carol around the neighborhood,"' the Noith Brunswick resident said. "Then the next year, the kids brought their friends. And we did it again and it just kept on extending. Now it feels like a tradition that keeps going." Every year, the Gibbons family, along with neighbors and friends, carol around their block on Rustic Avenue the last Sat- urday before Christmas. This year it oc- curred on Dec. 22. and they collected funds for those affected by Hurricane Sandy, which wreaked havoc on the region on Oct. 29. Neighbor Zorela Jiminez, her daughter Sophia and their dog opened the door to the festive carolers singing the likes of "We ifDMAN Wish You a Merry Christmas" and "Little Domlnick D'Espositc (l-r), of Monroe, Jesse Gibbons, of North Brunswick, and Dominlck's brother Michael join Laura Gibbons (far right) Drummer Boy." as she and her friends and family carol throughout North Brunswick on Dec. 22. This year, the carolers raised donations to help those 'They come every year," she said with a affected by Hurricane Sandy. smile. "It's good that we can help." ito, 12, enjoyed their time and said they "They can invite guests to their home, This year. Nino's Pizza and Scala Bak- Ryan Kappes, 10, said he has been car- hope to attend next year. order pizza and baked goods, then carol ery offered discounts and donated to the oling with the Gibbonses for three years, Gibbons said for the future, she would around the neighborhood and collect funds cause. calling the experience "awesome." love to encourage other North Brunswick for a cause," she said. "Previously we had First-year carolers Leon Tkacenko, 16, families to join their tradition and host their raised funds for a children's hospital, the — Kathy Chang his brother Andrew, and Michael D'Espos- own caroling parties. Special Olympics, as well as for churches." Students share their holiday traditions Carter said she believes it is important Celebrations include cookies, for students to learn about the diversity Christmas trees, beerfest around them and respect each other's tradi- in Germany tions. The students not only shared their holiday traditions with their classmates, but BY KATHY CHANG also with the many parents in attendance. Staff Writer Namira Ahmed, Neal Dave, Nithya ourth-grader Zachary Neilson looked Karthikeyan, Yash Nevatia, Shardul Sarathy out at his classmates and proudly ex- and Ved Vyas spoke about Diwali. Ujjayi Fplained a cherished holiday tradition. Pamidigantam told her classmates about "1 cannot wait for this weekend," he said Makar Sankranti, an Indian festival, and with a smile. Sanjana Vellanki talked about celebrating Over the holiday weekend, Neilson, Vinayaka Chavithi, another Indian festival. along with his mom, dad and two brothers, Daniel Barbero, Nancy Bull, Jabri Fitz- baked holiday cookies from a book filled patrick, Ava Gargano, Kayla Lewis, Angela with Mrs. Claus' cookie recipes. Mariche-Ramirez, Denton Moreland, Jor- "We got this [book] a few years ago," he dan Morrison, Joseantonio Tapia, Brandon said. Veidma and Zahire Williams talked about Neilson brought in the cookbook to the Christmas season, and spoke of deco- show the class, which he said means a great Zachary Nielson bakes holiday cookies PHOTOS BY KATHY CHANG rating Christmas trees at home, visiting the each year from Mrs. Claus' recipe book, as Ujjayl Pamidlgantam shared details of an Rockefeller Christmas tree in New York deal to him and his family. Every family part of his annual holiday tradition. Indian festival called Makar Sankranti member, he said, helps with the recipes. during a project in school on Dec. 20. City, and watching the movie "Home "[Baking the cookies] is a fun way to Adams Elementary School for the fifth an- Alone." spend time with my family and we have a nual Holiday Tradition project. through this project. When I started it, I had IzabeUa Richardson also told her class- lot of fun," he said. "I started doing the project because I no idea what a diya was. Now I know all mates about Oktoberfest, a 16-day festival Neilson was joined by his classmates on saw that the diversity of my students was about Diwali [the festival of lights for Hin- celebrating beer that is held annually in Mu- Dec. 20 in Maureen Carter's class at John changing," Carter said. "I have learned a lot dus, which was celebrated on Nov. 13]." nich, Germany.

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A student at North Brunswick Township High School plays one of the guitars that was donated to the music department by 150 OFF. Local Music Gear. 4 Camera made to North Brunswick Township High School. Package Egan said the students at the jazz-band Call for rehearsal picked up the guitars, and that Details within two weeks, the guitars were played in three concerts, one at the high school and two at the elementary schools in the town. "One student wanted to take the acoustic guitar home over break," he said. "I said 'Sure, why not, just as long as you bring it back.'" Egan said the school is truly grateful for the donations because of two reasons. "The first reason being that the first things that are cut from a school budget are from the arts. It's at a time when the econ- omy is not secure and the only thing we can do is buy supplies and repair what we have," Egan said. The second reason, he said, is that the school budget only allows for an electric guitar and possibly a bass guitar. "There is no other way we could get an electric acoustic guitar unless it was do- nated," he said. "That is why we are grate- ful." Contact Kathy Chang at kchang®gninews. com.

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Blood centers' challenge: Raising awareness of need Blood Facts for blood, ease of donating One pint of donated blood can 4 help save three lives. BY JAMES McEVOY Every three seconds someone in Staff Writer the U.S. needs blood. s temperatures plummet during the 4 winter months, so do potentially life- Approximately 32,000 pints of blood are used each day in the Asaving blood donations. 4 U.S. A single blood donation can save up to three lives, and every three seconds some- More than 4 million Americans one in the U.S. is in need of blood. The need would die each year without is dire in New Jersey, which must import life-saving blood transfusions. blood from other states to meet the demand, according to officials with the Central Jer- The blood type most often sey Blood Center. 4 requested by hospitals is Type O. Laurett Gannon, the center's director of A heart surgery patient needs up donor relations, said blood supply is lower to six units of red blood cells. during the winter months for several rea- 4 sons, from donors being ill to having busy A car accident victim could need holiday schedules. In response, January is as many as 50 units of red blood designated National Volunteer Blood Donor 4 cells. Month, with blood centers throughout the A healthy blood donor may region seeking to provide additional incen- donate blood every 56 days. tives for these potential lifesavers. 4 "Our blood drives fall lower than we Donating is a safe process. A project them for because people are on va- sterile needle is used once for cation and students are out of school for 4 each donor and then discarded. Christmas break, so we really try to en- courage people to come into our donor cen- All donated blood is tested for n ters during Christmas week, Mew Year's H1Y-, hspstitis § § .d Q-, syphilis week and the second week of January," 4 and other infectious diseases Gannon said, noting that organizations like JEFF GRANIT staff before it can be released to A single donation of blood, divided Into red blood cells, plasma and platelets, can help hospitals. hers rely on high school and college stu- save up to three lives. dents for a significant amount of donations. One pint of blood can be caroli said. "Certainly, by the time you're part of the community." The blood center, headquartered in separated into three components: 30 or 40 you know somebody who's been The blood center is also embracing tech- Shrewsbury with additional donor centers red blood cells, plasma and in the hospital [and] needed blood for some- nology. For example, iPads are available in Howell and Toms River, serves 16 hos- platelets. thing, so that's why I think it's important." for donors to use while they give blood. pitals in New Jersey. Some people may have issues with nee- "We're really looking around the coun- Source: Central Jersey Blood Center While the blood center typically receives dles or fitting a blood donation into their try for all the best ideas and practices and approximately 500 units of blood a week, schedule, but neither is a factor for Decaroli, trying to put them in place," Pascal said. Blood drives: primarily through blood drives, Gannon Jan. 18,7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. who frequently donates on his lunch break. Like the Central Jersey Blood Center, said it was scheduled to receive just 87 and New Brunswick Donor Center "People always use the metaphor of New Jersey Blood Services, a division of 42 units for Christmas and New Year's 167 New St., New Brunswick 'getting blood from a stone,' but it's not that the New York Blood Center, relies heavily weeks, respectively. Jan. 24,1:30 -7:30 p.m. hard to give blood. You're pretty much just on donations from high school and college North Brunswick Municipal Center Gannon, who has worked for the blood sitting there," he said. "I've never had a bad students, and is working to foster the next 710 Hermann Rd., North Brunswick center for six years, pursued a career in the experience. No real issues. They get you in generation of donors. Jan. 28,10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. field after her own life was saved with do- and out. I'd encourage people to come." Speaking at a recent blood drive at Rutgers College Ave. Student Center nated blood. George Pascal, CEO of the Central Jer- Cranford High School, Marie Forrestal, di- 126 College Ave., New Brunswick "I had a stem cell transplant for non- sey Blood Center, said his nonprofit organ- rector of donor recruitment and retention Hodgkin's lymphonia. 1 needed hundreds of Also similar to its Central Jersey coun- ization has to take cues from the private for New Jersey Blood Services, said her or- units of blood," she said, recalling that her terpart, New Jersey Blood Services is pro- sector to get more people to donate. ganization runs a program in which stu- parents ran multiple drives through the moting drives by holding a raffle through "Marketing isn't a dirty word, so we're dents in third, fourth and fifth grades blood center at the time. "Alter needing all which organizers of the most successful trying to upgrade our marketing," Pascal organize blood drives for their parents and that blood, I was very curious and my mind drives can receive a Super Bowl party. said. faculty. was kind of turned around about blood do- Additionally, the organization's Winter Once it gets through the winter, Pascal nations, thinking about all the people who "We're trying to build that whole cul- Wishes drive provides blood drive organiz- said, the blood center will unveil a new loy- helped save me. ture of blood donors now," Forrestal said. ers with scarves to give out to donors, alty program to provide points per dona- "We're starting it even younger with the "The main reason that most people though Forrestal noted that many have tion, which can be exchanged for gift cards, awareness." haven't donated is because they've never opted to donate the scarves to local shelters. blood center apparel or to benefit a local This is key, considering that most peo- been asked," she added, noting that aware- Those interested in organizing a blood charity. ple don't donate due to a variety of mis- ness of the need for donations is key. drive through New Jersey Blood Services "We want to reward people for their conceptions, some of which can be may call 800-933-BLOOD (2566) or email Mark Decaroli of Middletown has do- long-term behavior. Blood centers have attributed to cultural differences. [email protected]. nated about 20 times since a high school tended to reward donors on the spot a lot of "In Mexico, for example, people only Those interested in donating to Central drive opened his eyes to the need. His ra- times, but for us, that's not rewarding the donate for their relatives, so the notion of Jersey Blood Center can schedule a dona- tionale is simple. right behavior," Pascal said. "We want to having a big community blood drive is re- tion or set up a drive by visiting "You know you can save a life," De- establish a relationship. We want to be a ally a foreign concept," Forrestal said. www.cjbcblood.org. January 3, 2013 GREATER MEDIA NEWSPAPERS • wvw.gmneivs.com NS SENTINEL 7 I

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Novins Planetarium Jan. 5, 7-9 p.m. Ocean County College La Tavola Cucina Ristorante The next best thing to breakfast in College Drive, Toms River 700 Old Bridge Turnpike, South River tickets: $10; $8 seniors; $7 children 12 and under 732-238-2111; www.latavolacucinanj.com bed is breakfast at Le Peep! 732-255-0400, ext. 2111 www.ocean.edu/planet.htm Serving Rreakfait, Brunch & Lunch 7 Days a Week Akiko Tsuruga Quartet In bu\ines* lor over 24 years Jan. 3,7;30-10:30p.m. Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam Makeda Serving Paninis, Salads, Wraps, Crepes, Sandwiches, Monster truck show 338 George St., New Brunswick Appetizers, Kids Menu and Comfort Food. Jan. 4 at 7:30 p.m. $5 cover charge Jan. 5 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Take-Out Orders Available Sun National Bank Center The Planets Call Ahead for quick pick-up 81 Hamilton. Ave., Trenton Featuring the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra with tickets: $15-$55 Monday ft Tutidoy t% Jacques Lacombe conducting and the American 800-298-4200 Boychoir itnloi Appntiatlon Day! www.comcasttix.com Jan. 4 at 8 p.m. and Jan. 6 at 3 p.m. Seniors Enjoy 15% OFF* Prudential Hall *< Mwi&l be tomb in i ti urith any mtw ofter Great Train Show New Jersey Performing Arts Center Jan. 5 and 6,10 a.m. to 4 p.m. BE A CLUB MEMBER - INQUIRE WITHIN 1 Center St., Newark Garden State Exhibit Center 973-642-8989 50 Atrium Drive, Somerset WICK PLAZA www.njpac.org THIJI1 admission: $7; free children under 12 Jan. 5 at 8 p.m. 561 Rt. 1 South, Edison, Nj WIFI 732-469-4000; www.greenbergshow.com State Theatre HOTSPOT 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick (732) 819 7666 • 7:00AM 2:30PM New Jersey Bridal Show tickets: $20-$88 Jan. 6 at 1 p.m. 732-246-7469; www.statetheatrenj.org islt us at: www.LePeepNJ.com N.J. Convention & Expo Center r 97 Sunfield Road, Edison Manasquan: A New Day Jan. 10 at 6:30 p.m. A Benefit fro Sandy Recovery BUY ONE EN"fREE~~L PNC Arts Reception Center ND ND Jazz, rock, dance and musical-theater performers RECEIVE A 2 ENTREE • RECEIVE A 2 ENTREE Garden State Parkway Exit 116, Hqlmdel Jan. 5 at 8 p.m. register online at www.americanbride.com Algonquin Arts Theatre NBS NBS 173 Main St., Manasquan FKht! FREE! Garden State Outdoor Sportsman Show tickets: $26 reserved; $75 VIP 2nd Entree to be of equal or less value 2nd Entree to be of equal or less value Jan. 10 and 11,1-9 p.m.; Jan. 12,9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; with a minimum purchase of 2 beverages. with a minimum purchase of 2 beverages. 732-528-9211; www.algonquinarts.com Jan. 13,9 a.m. to 5 p.m. •Cannot be combined with any other after. 'Cannot be combined with any other offer. Not valid on Sundays and Holidays. Not vjlid on Sundays and Holidays. N.J. Convention & Expo Center Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea Not valid for take-out. HfcADSTARTS & BREAKFAST Not valid for lake-out. HEADSTARTS & BREAKFAST 97 Sunfield Road. Edison Viennese New Year BREAKS cannot be uied with any coupon otter. BREAKS cannot be used with any coupon offer. tickets: $15 One coupon per party. Value up to $ 7.00. One coupon per party. Value up to $7.00. Conducted by Father Alphonse Stephenson 732-417-1400; www.njexpocenter.com Jan. 5 at 8 p.m. Algonquin Arts Theatre 23rd Annual Jersey Shore Home Show 173 Main St., Manasquan BUY ONE ENTREE, BUY ONE ENTREE, Jan. 11,1-8 p.m.; Jan. 12,11 a.m. to 8 p.m.: ND ND tickets: $30-$48 RECEIVE A 2 ENTREE RECEIVE A 2 ENTREE Jan. 13,11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 732-528-9211; www.algonquinarts.com Brookdale Community College Collins Arena '-"' NBS 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft Musical Mishpucha featuring FREE!* - tickets: $4; free children 17 and under Allen Washerman, Beth Burns 2nd Entree to bo of equal or less value 2nd En tret* to ht* of tnju.il or less value 732-449-4004; www.macevents.com with a minimum purchase of 2 beverages. with a minimum purchase of 2 beverages. and Vic Shippo 'Cannot be combined with any other offer. •Cannot be combined with any other offer Jan. 6 at 2 p.m. Not valid on Sundays and Holidays. Not valid on Sundays and Holidays. 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BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA alnridge Farm of Cream Ridge, The merger of the Wain and Meirsj Correspondent one of the state's oldest farms, is families took place in 1861 when Eliza- Wthe 2012 New Jersey Standard- beth Wain married John Meirs and Wal- South Brunswick bred Breeder of the Year. nridge became their farm. The Breeders Committee of the Stan- Dr. David A. Meirs II inherited the farm, dardbred Breeders & Owners Associa- in 1952 while he was a student at the Vet-I he South Brunswick High School tion of New Jersey (SBOANJ) has erinary School of the University of Penn- girls basketball team continued its selected the Meirs family's Walnridge sylvania. It was in 1965 that Dr. Meirs Twinning ways on Dec. 27 with a con- Farm to be among the honorees at the established the Walnridge Equine Clinic. vincing 45-25 victory over New Brunswick 56th Annual New Jersey Breeders "Niatross, Beach Towel and Direct High School in the first round of the Awards Luncheon at 1 p.m. on Jan. 27, Scooter were three superstar stallions that Brunswick Classic. a formidable duo, and Roberts adds to their 2013, at Charley's Other Brother in Ea- came through here," Richard Meirs said. With the win, coach Beth Barrio's team effectiveness. In addition to averaging 11 stampton Township. "Direct Scooter was near and dear to my upped its record to 4-0 as it looks to repeat as points, she distributes the ball and plays "My grandfather [David Meirs], who father's heart. He was such a vivid out- the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) solid defense. Roberts is committed to play was born in 1879, had a farm and loved cross. It was so radical that no one ex-1 Tournament champions. A year ago, the Lady at Georgia Southern University. standardbreds," said Dr. Richard S. pected him to be profitable and Vikings went 23-5 and, with three starters and Additionally, South Brunswick has Meirs, 56, general manager of Walnridge productive. But, the family has been ex- a handful of reserves back, that is certainly plenty of depth that Barrio can call upon. Farm Inc. and director of the Walnridge tremely good, especially his son, Matt's not good news for the rest of the GMC. Berger and fellow juniors Jackie Harrison Equine Clinic PC. "When Route 537 was Scooter, his grandson, Mach Three and his Thus far. Barrio's team has more than and Taylor Brantford have all played well. a dirt road, he'd travel up it to watch the great-grandson, Somebeachsomewhere. lived up to its billing. New Brunswick was All three have been solid under the basket. races at Freehold. After the first day of "We currently have 25 broodmares in never really in the game, as the Lady Vikes Berger has twice posted six rebounds, while pari-mutuel gambling [in 1941], he never the family or farm-owned, and all 350 continued their habit of getting ahead early Harrison grabbed six caroms and Brantley went back. acres are farmland preserved," he said. by putting together a 20-4 first-quarter run. had five in the win over East Brunswick. "He was a Quaker purist," Meirs added Dancinwiththestarzzz, He's Gorgeous, /iouth Brunswick never looked back. Senior Guard Jenna Matronardi and forward in the SBOANJ press release. "People Federal Flex and Hes A Demon are among forward Danielle Padovano, who averaged Casey Savoth, both juniors, have also seen would race for cigars and just for fun on those foals recently born and raised at 15.7 points and 12 rebounds last winter, had playing time and have made contributions. farm tracks. It was the sport of that time." Walnridge. game-highs of 17 points and 14 rebounds, South Brunswick was set to meet North Walnridge was one of the early back- Dr. David Meirs II, 83, retired from while senior guard Ashley DeGroff added Brunswick Township High School on Dec. ers of the successful Sire Stakes program. veterinary practice but is still involved 16 points, including three 3-pointers. In four 29 in the final of the Brunswick Classic. "My father, Steve Dey, Charlie Smith with farm activities and "keeps an eye on games DeGroff, who averaged nine points a The Lady Vikings' next regular season and Anthony Abbatiello were fundamen- me," said his son. "My father is my year ago, has canned 11 treys. game is Jan. 3, when Edison comes to visit. tal in starting the New Jersey Sire Stakes biggest advocate and supporter." The Lady Vikings jumped program and the construction of the Mead- In 1982, Richard Meirs earned his out to a 19-4 lead against Old VMD at the University of Pennsylvania JJridge High School on Dec. owlands Racetrack," Meirs said. "It was T8 en route to a 44-16 tri- early in the 1970s, when open space was and returned to the family clinic. umph, with DeGroff scoring important and thi state was encouraging He and his wife, Sherri, have three 17 points and Pudovano con- the preservation of green pastures. Our children. Hailey, nearly 21, is a special ed-( tributing II points and 14 car- First stallion was Peerswick, a horse from ucation major at Coastal Carolina Univer- oms. It was the same story New Zealand. We paid $1,000 for him in sity; Casey, 27, has her own broodmare against East Brunswick High 1973. We still have his stall plaque. He and Cory, 24, is in his final pre-vet year at School on Dec. 20, as South was the first horse to pace in two minutes the University of Vermont. Brunswick was up 10-0 at the in New Jersey." "This farm will stay in our family,", end of the first quarter. The Wains, the origins of the Wal- said Richard Meirs. "We are dedicated to Padovano had another dou- nridge name, were English Quakers who New Jersey and hope to keep good things ble-double with 19 points and arrived in Philadelphia in 1682, according happening here." 13 rebounds, while DeGroff to farm history. Their farm in Upper Free- For tickets to the awards luncheon, added 14 points. hold Township, now part of the Mon- which are $35 per person, contact the New The formula was similar mouth County Park System, was acquired Jersey Department of Agriculture, Divi- in the season-opener against in 1774. In 1830, Nicholas Wain pur- sion of Markets & Development, Horse Woodbridge High School, as chased the property near Hornerstown for Industry, P.O. Box 330, Trenton, N.J. Barrio's team was up 13-7 at his son, Richard, and this became Wal- 08625 or call at 609-984-4389. Reserva- the end of the first quarter nridge Farm. tions must be made before Jan. 17. •tmd 27-15 at the half. Only the second half did not go ac- cording to the now familiar script. The Barrons staged a How to get your sports news in the paper furious comeback, but the If you would like your sports news published, please submit a press release at Lady Vikings held on to take least two weeks in advance of an event such as team registration or tryouts. the win. 49-45. DeGroff led Results of youth games and tournaments may also be submitted, as well as colle- the attack with 18 points, giate news about former high school athletes. Padovano had 13 and point Give complete information, such as dates, full names of players and coaches, guard Danielle Roberts had towns the team represents, and a name and contact information that may be published JI points. Ally Berger in the paper. "pulled down six rebounds for J^F GFWNIT staff Press releases may be submitted by email to [email protected], by fax to 732- South Brunswick North Brunswick Township High School's Iverson Fleming 780-4192, or by mail to Tim Morris, Sports, Greater Media Newspapers, P.O. 950, Padovano who will dav soars to the basket over South Brunswick High School's Manalapan, NJ 07726. wuovano wno win play , | classic, hosted by D|on H dur g tne Brunsw ck Information cannot be taken over the phone. for Fordham University next South Br£nswick. ^ne Raiders bested their crosstown year, and DeGroff are clearly riva)Si 70-62, on Dec. 27. January 3, 2013 GREATER MEDIA NEWSPAPERS • iviw.gmneivs.com NS SENTINEL 17 SBOA, Freehold Raceway reach agreement on preference system hen racing resumes at Freehold give those individuals who have continued horses that have made two of their previ- Raceway on Jan. 3, all races with to support our racing program and the over- ous three pari-mutuel starts at Freehold. Wa purse of $5,000 or less will be all New Jersey harness racing program first If a race is oversubscribed with horses subject to a preference system to benefit priority in our races," said Freehold Race- meeting the First Preference, starters will horses with a New Jersey connection and way general manager Howard Bruno. be determined by the Second Preference those supportive of Freehold racing. The First Preference is for horses that are criteria. Horses not drawing into the race "This agreement is something that bene- New Jersey-sired, New Jersey-owned and who met the First Preference criteria will fits both Freehold Raceway and the horsemen New Jersey-trained. This is defined as a receive a "star" and given preference if en- who race in New Jersey," said Standardbred horseperson with a current New Jersey ad- tered back in a similar class. Breeders & Owners Association of New Jer- dress on his or her New Jersey Racing Com- Freehold will continue to write New sey (SBOANJ) President Tom Luchento in a mission license, where that trainer has started Jersey-owned and New Jersey-sired press release. "This new preference system 15 or more times at Freehold from Aug. 30, classes (NJSO), using the new preference should not discourage out-of-staters from en- 2012 to Dec. 31,2012. A mutually agreeable system. If designated NJOS races close as tering, but it does give those with a history of date range will be set for the fall 2013, win- written on the condition sheet, they will re- supporting Freehold and those with connec- ter 2014 and fall 2014 racing seasons. ceive a 25 percent bump in the purse. tions to New Jersey some assurances that they A horse/individual would have to meet For races with purses of $5,001 or will have a better chance to race. This is only one of the First Preference criteria, higher, preference will go to horses who something that both the track and the horse- JEFF GRANIT staff not all three, in order to qualify for a pref- have had two of their previous three pari- North Brunswick Township High School's men agree is important. We have worked hard erence. Freehold and the SBOANJ would mutuel starts at Freehold. Virgil Boykin is airborne as he looks to put to make this as equitable as possible." agree in advance on the horsemen qualify- The changes go into effect Jan. 1 to up a shot under the basket against South "We understand at this time of year there ing under this criteria based on the official April 1 and Nov. 1 to Dec. 31 in both 2013 Brunswick High School during the Dec. 27 is a rare overabundance of racehorses in this statistics compiled by Freehold Raceway. and 2014. The draw for the Jan. 3 opening game in the Brunswick Classic, hosted by region, and we want to ensure that we can The Second Preference would apply to day program will take place on Dec. 31. South Brunswick. The Raiders came away with a 70-62 win. sport shorts Sarandon Blue Chip, winner of the two biggest races for 3-year-old pacing fillies in New Jersey-sired competition this year at The Meadowlands, has been selected as the New Jersey Sire Stakes (NJSS) Premier Di- vision Horse of the Year for 2012. The award for NJSS Green Acres Divi- sion Horse of the Year went to the 3-year- old trotting filly Aunt Mel, winner of five WITH TRAVEL, PORTS & VOYAGES, LLC NJ-sired races at Freehold Raceway in 2012. These awards, which are voted by the Sire Stakes Board of Trustees, are based only on performances in races for New Jer- sey-sired horses, including NJSS races and IT'S A NEW YEAR! WHY NOT TRY A NEW CAREER? other N.J.-sired major stakes and futurities. 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with Sharon Peters Middling options Is there such a vehicle as a medium * SUV? I've seen references made to small Q • and large SUVs, but never medium SUVs. I have a Caravan and want to downsize a little. I need more cargo room than a small SUV offers; but, not as much as the Caravan. Also, I need better gas mileage, as I travel 28,000 miles a year. Suggestions? There are, indeed, medium SUVs, gener- • ally referred to as "midsize SUVs." The A • definition parameters are pretty mushy Acura's new ILX compact sedan delivers and some vehicles called midsize SUVs will be a captivating combination of sportiness and luxury somewhat bigger or smaller than you want. Moreover, there's a category called By Jim Gorzelany the engine up to its 7,000-rpm redline for maximum thrust. "crossovers" (indicating the utility vehicle is built CTW Features Still, we wonder if Acura wouldn't be able to sell more 2.4- on a car platform rather than a truck platform), and liter models if an automatic were alternately available for some of those vehicles boast the cargo area you onda's upscale Acura division has had a gaping hole clutch-averse drivers. Fuel economy suffers a bit for the ,-% seek and also the size. Further, there are "wagons" in its lineup ever since it dropped the compact RSX added power, however, at 22/31 mpg. with the size and cargo configuration you seek. H(previously called the Integra) in 2006. The original While the Acura ILX isn't as flat-out sporty through the Since it appears you have no high-clearance, haul- Integra, which debuted two decades earlier as a sportier and curves as some of its more stiffly sprung (and higher-priced) ing or off-roading needs, I suggest you check out more luxurious version of the Honda Civic, was highly re- European competitors, it delivers an adept balance of ride vehicles in all three categories. garded for its winning combination of lively acceleration, comfort and handling abilities. The responsive ILX could be As you conduct your research, understand that nimble handling and amenable accommodations. described at "tossable," as it remains light and agile through not everyone has identical definitions of the pi- Acura finally re-entered that model segment for 2013 — sharp twists in the road, yet is sufficiently stable while ac- geonholes in which they stick a particular vehicle, just in time to catch the rising tide of interest in top-shelf celerating through tightly arced on-ramps. What's more, un- so a vehicle that's classified by the manufacturer or small luxury cars — in the form of the ILX compact sedan. like many performance-minded models, the ILX won't by the dealership as a midsize SUV may be bigger Same as its predecessor RSX, the ILX is based on the Civic punish its riders with a too-harsh ride over bumps and bro- than you want, or it may be called a wagon in some and adds elements of sportiness and refinement with more ken pavement in the process. reviews but not others. That makes some car formal-looking styling inside and out. The car's interior is handsomely designed with seats that purists grumpy, but since what you care about is While the ILX is (refreshingly we think) no BMW 3 Se- are both supportive and comfortable, with a dashboard that size, cargo space and mileage, we won't get ries fighter, neither is it a stodgy and underperforming econ- features easy-to-read gauges and economically correct but- torqued up here about semantics. omy car. Its closest competition is a Buick Verano, though tons and dials. There's sufficient seat travel up front for I'm sure there are at least 20 vehicles that fit it's arguably more fun to drive. The base model, which taller drivers to stretch out, and adequate legroom left over your needs. I suggest you start with KBB.com or should be the line's top seller, packs a quick-enough 2.0-liter in the rear can accommodate two adults, provided the front Edmunds.com to peruse the vehicles listed in the 150-horsepower four-cylinder engine that's exclusive to the seats aren't pushed all the way back. SUV, crossover and wagon categories. You'll en- ILX. It comes mated to a capable five-speed automatic Starting at $25,900, the ILX comes well equipped with -, counter the classification overlap I mentioned: transmission, though a six-speed (used in many compacts all the essentials and includes amenities like a rear backup Subaru's Forester and Tribeca are listed in the these days) would have yielded incrementally smoother per- camera, automatic headlamps and smartphone connectivity crossover category and also among SUVs, for ex- formance and better fuel economy. Still, the 2.0-liter engine features. Meanwhile, the 2.4-liter version includes leather ample. gets a respectable 24-city/35-highway mpg rating. upholstery, heated front seats and a power driver's seat and You can narrow the field by checking out vari- Those looking for additional gas savings can alternately is sticker priced at $29,200; the ILX Hybrid starts at ous "best" lists online. KBB, for example, named choose the costlier hybrid-powered ILX that shares its $28,900. the Ford Edge and Toyota's FJ Cruiser and High- gas/electric powertrain and gearless CVT automatic trans- The only downside to the car is its price, which overlaps lander as the best 2012 midsize SUVs for resale. mission with the Civic Hybrid. It's rated at 39/38 mpg. at the high end with the slightly larger and better-equipped The Chicago Tribune's list of best small and mid- Our preferred choice, however, is the 2.4L version that Acura TSX sedan and is on a par with many roomier and size 2012 SUVs included, among others, Hyundai packs the Civic Si's peppy 2.4-liter 201-horsepower four- more-powerful midsize models, including the Honda Ac- Tucson, Toyota Venza, Nissan Rogue, GMC Ter- cylinder engine. While it comes only with a short-throw six- cord. Still, the ILX is priced far below comparable models x rain and Chevy Equinox. It'll be a few months be- speed manual transmission, the combination is endearing from Audi and BMW and should be ideal for both empty fore the "best" lists for 2013 vehicles emerge. and entertaining whether venturing around town or out nesters and up-and-comers looking for a comfortable and © CTW Features pushing the car to its limits on a remote winding road. The capable small car that affords top-shelf accommodations. E-mail [email protected]. gearbox shifts quickly and allows aggressive drivers to rev © CTW Features 24 SENTINEL NS GREATER MEDIA NEWSPAPERS • www.gmnews.com January 3, 2013

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