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75th Anniversary of Iwo Jima Victory What’s Inside By Miss Linda, Columnist • Councilman’s Corner ���������������� Page 4 Seventy-five years brought the larger flag, the • Mayor’s Message ���������������������� Page 4 ago on February 23, Marine didn’t reach the top • Memorials ��������������������������������� Page 5 1945, the United States of Mount Suribachi before Marines raised the the picture was taken. After • Community Calendar ��������������� Page 6 American Flag on top of the war, he came back • Retired and Ready to Chat ������� Page 7 Mount Suribachi during home and lived in Edison, • Seniors �������������������������������������� Page 8 the Battle of Iwo Jima, NJ until his death. • Students ��������������������������������� Page 16 Japan, near the end of There has been a lot • Crossword ������������������������������� Page 17 World War II. of controversy about this • Moments with Miss Linda ������� Page 22 This classic photo- photo– many historians graph, taken by Mr. and media outlets over Featuring Joe Rosenthal, froze the past seventy-five years a moment of time in have claimed that the photo American history. Mr. was staged. After speaking Rosenthal, an Associated to one of the men who were Press photographer who there that day, a man who had covered the Battle gave his life to protect our of Iwo Jima, heard that country, it is pretty clear Marines were heading that the photo is not a up the Mount Suribachi. hoax. I would like to send He decided to make the my gratitude to the Marine Dunellen/Green Brook See Page 13 climb and see what was that reminded me of this Reminder going on. And then it very special anniversary, happened––a moment Photo taken by photographer Joe Rosenthal at Mount Suribachi in Iwo Jima, Japan, Police Officer O’Neil, who Daylight Savings that will never be following the U.S. Marine Victory during WWII currently serves with the forgotten. Mr. Rosenthal reported that he of the six Marines who climbed up Mount Dunellen P. D. March 8 could see the sight of “Old Glory” on top Suribachi in 1945. In 2002, the Marine was Please take the time and look up the Turn Clocks Forward of Mount Suribachi from miles away. The 87 years old. Recalling the battle, the Marine history of this battle. Don’t let the sacrifice 1 Hour American Flag set off whistles, gunfire, and told had told me that, initially, he and the five of these American soldiers ever be forgotten. celebrations. Despite the American victory Marines had planned to use a very small flag. For the Marines and every soldier, men and Online in Iwo Jima, the fighting would continue Then, it was HIM who shouted to the others, women, from the Army, Marines, Navy, Check out for more than a month, becoming one of the saying, “I have a larger flag! I’ll get it.” He Coast Guard, and the Air Force, we stand bloodiest battles of the Pacific War. ran down Mount Suribachi. Once he was together for the red, white and blue. This AOT Publications Nearly two decades ago, in 2002, I had back with the flag, one of the other Marines article is dedicated to each and every soldier online! the very special opportunity to meet one grabbed it. Although he was the one who who has served and is currently serving. www.aotpublications.com Ta xPROS™ T H E T A X P R O F E S S I O N A L S Over 30+ Years Experience • Serving Dunellen Since 1988 Did your tax preparer get you all of your tax refund? $$ FREE TAX RETURN REVIEW 2525 OFF!OFF! Trust your taxes with a professional tax specialist! Tax prep for your federal and state returns when • Income Tax • LLC, Small Business Specialist We • Rapid Return • Insurance - Home, Business, Commercial you mention this ad. Offer Not valid with any other offer. • Electronic Filing • Year Round Service, CPA’s on Staff New clients only. www.taxprosinc.com

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First, and I met over preliminary discussions on the a Councilperson of As a fiduciary, the Council has a duty of trust however, I want to make creation of a road/sewer repair program. This Middlesex Borough. This to the taxpayers, imposed by law, making particular note of the fine program would allow the town to be better is my first opportunity the Council liable for the proper use and work done every day by positioned for fixing sewers as we work to reach out to the disbursement of the Borough’s money, funds our Emergency Services: on road improvement projects. We need to residents of Middlesex and property. Police Department, Fire understand the total impact financially on Councilman, in this format, so to In simpler terms, the hierarchy of roles Mayor, Department and Rescue the borough and how we can create a long- Jason Carr commemorate, I will be that consist of the town government mimics Jason Cilento Squad, and thank our term plan that doesn’t strain the taxpayer, explaining the roles of the organizational structure of a professional paid and volunteer but also seeks to fix aging sewers, roads and the Borough Council and the responsibilities sports team. Ownership of the team and the emergency services members for their sidewalks. I look forward to this conversation of a Councilperson. front office executives would be the Mayor service. Dunellen is so fortunate to have and the creation of a sustainable plan. In The Borough Council is the legislative and Council. The general manager and head emergency service agencies who are willing addition, South Madison Avenue, Grove branch that, by committee, is responsible of player personnel would be the Borough to run into a dangerous situation, while Street and Lincoln Avenue are all planned for for all governance in the municipality. Business Administrator. The team coaches others are running out. Our men and women repaving. Governance, simply, is the act of setting and are the various Borough Department Heads. show great courage and valor, and we are News on the Streets: A topic of high evaluating local laws, regulations, and policy. The Mayor and Council are collectively better off as a community for their service. I importance is the Mayor’s Traffic and In addition to governance, the Council also responsible for providing general guidance implore you as a member of our community Pedestrian Safety Task Force. I have created and direction to the team. The Business to contact the Dunellen Fire Department the task force so it can study and advise Administrator is the general manager of and/or the Dunellen Rescue Squad and ask the Mayor and Borough Council about the team who directly manages day-to-day how you may get involved. Dunellen has a the Complete Streets program and if it is a OurTown Press team operations and ensures the policies and rich history of volunteerism and it is truly the viable option for seeking funds to enhance Attention Middlesex, directives handed down by the Mayor and backbone of our community. pedestrian safety in Dunellen. The task force dunellen, Green Brook, Council are executed by the team. The roles Dunellen can also be proud of our will also work with other stakeholders such PiscAtAwAy, And soMerset of the team coaches are filled by the Borough student athletes. I speak specifically of as Keep Middlesex Moving, Slow Down in county residents Department Heads, who are responsible for three Destroyers basketball players: Chloe Our Town Initiative and NJTPA to better Community Calendar Notices and Press ensuring that allocated Borough resources Cassidy and Drew Johnson who achieved educate the public on traffic and pedestrian Releases should be addressed to the are utilized to the fullest potential in an 1,000 career points and Tyjé Kelton broke safety. Editor and received no later than 3 efficient and responsive manner. Dunellen High School’s all-time scoring Good news regarding the Dunellen weeks prior to publication. The specific role of Councilperson can record after 35 years with 1,553 points Arts & Culture Commission (DACC): It be complex and often misunderstood. Many and counting! Congratulations to all three has received $3,500.00 from the Middlesex Next Publication Date: residents inquire about a range of concerns and athletes. County Board of Chosen Freeholders April 2 issues they had or are having with Borough Memorial Day Parade: Dunellen’s through a grant award from the Middlesex services. There is an assumption that a annual Memorial Day Parade is on Monday, County Arts and Cultural Trust Fund for its For Advertising Information Call Councilperson’s responsibilities as a “Council May 25th starting at 10:00 am. The parade’s summer arts camp. An additional $300.00 Representative” to a specific Borough starting point will be located at the American was granted to digitize historical photos of 732-474-0107 Department consists of the responsibilities Legion Post 119 on New Market Road. The Dunellen. DACC also met with Tess Hansen Email: similar to that of a day-to-day manager. The Dunellen Recreation Department is looking – art curator out of Plainfield--about assisting [email protected] actual role of a Council Representative is best for organizations to walk in the parade and DACC on a public arts strategy – more info described as someone who acts solely as an create their own parade floats. For more to follow. On a related note, Council Member Web: information liaison between the Council and a information, contact Alex Miller, Recreation Trina Rios and I, along with DACC, are www.aotpublications.com specific Borough Department. Director, at [email protected]. working with DHS art students and DHS art Published by: My colleagues and I always welcome Meeting with County Freeholder teacher Larry Roibal for a practicum project AOT Publications, Inc. the chance to hear the public’s concerns, and Director Rios: On Thursday, February 6th, in borough hall – a mural that will pay tribute Publisher: Ronald Chilson the best advice I can provide, in the interest of the Borough Administrator/Clerk William to Dunellen’s history along the stairway to Editor: Kelsey Doll helping everyone resolve their issue/answer Robins and I had the pleasure of meeting the Recreation Office. email: [email protected] their inquiry as efficiently as possible, is this: with Middlesex County Freeholder Director News regarding the Raritan Valley Mailing Address As a first point of contact, all residents Ronald G. Rios and county officials to Line: The Federal Transit Administration 2 lakeview Avenue, suite 312 B should reach out to our very competent, discuss recycling concerns, culvert projects raised the rating for the 100 year old Portal Piscataway nJ, 08854 experienced, and friendly Business to mitigate flooding, shared services, open Bridge to medium-high thereby now making Administrator, Ms. Marcia Karrow; who is space and arts & culture grant opportunities, it eligible for federal funding. It now awaits AOT Publications, Inc. will not be liable for errors our team’s day-to-day operations leader. If you and redevelopment in Dunellen. I also President Trump’s approval. For those that appearing in advertisements beyond the cost of the space occupied by the error or omission of copy. have concerns, issues, or ideas with overall extended gratitude to the county on behalf do not know, the existing Portal Bridge Notification of error must be made in writing within policy or changes to our Borough ordinances, of Dunellen for their part in the funding of hosts about 450 trains per day traveling one week of publication. please continue to reach out to the Mayor and Columbia Park improvements. I believe between Newark, NJ and Penn Station, OurTown Press (U.S.P.S. 024-893) is published monthly Council members anytime to discuss. it was a fruitful conversation and I look NY. It is a major bottleneck and source of by AOT Publications, Inc., 2 Lakeview Avenue Piscataway In conclusion, it is important for forward to partnering with the county to help delay when the aging mechanical pieces of NJ, 08854. (732) 474-0107. 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Thank you Columbia Park Improvements: The Volunteer Contact Information: The Councilman Jason Carr long-awaited public access to Columbia following is contact information to volunteer aotaoaoaottt Email: [email protected] Park is in sight! It is anticipated that the for the Dunellen Fire Department and/or the PUBLICATIONS, llc. Facebook: @MBCouncilmanJasonCarr improvements will be completed by May Dunellen Rescue Squad: and a re-grand opening ceremony will be • Dunellen Fire Department scheduled shortly thereafter. This project (732) 968-5653 was begun under the auspices of former www.dunellenfd.com WE ARE ACTIVELY SEEKING AGENTS Mayor Robert J. Seader when he obtained a • Dunellen Rescue Squad grant from Middlesex County to fund half of (732) 968-0477 Opportunity Awaits! the improvements. The project is also being [email protected] completed with shared funding from both Thank you for taking the time to read the Borough of Dunellen and the Dunellen this month’s Message by the Mayor. I School District. look forward to continuing these monthly What’s happening regarding Capital messages and updating you on the Projects and Infrastructure improvements: happenings of the Mayor and Council at I had an initial meeting with the borough Borough Hall. Edward P. Nugent III, Broker-Owner • Call: 732-266-7311 engineers, CME Associates (Consulting Respectfully, & Municipal Engineers Associates), about Jason F. Cilento, Mayor Please visit: GOREDDOOR.COM topics including infrastructure, parks [email protected] To Advertise Call: 732-474-0107 OUR TOWN Press March 2020 • Page 5 Green Living Environmentally Conscious Our Loved Ones Will Not Be Forgotten The State We’re In Nancy Marilyn AmatoMilestones William David Doremus A Governor’s ‘PACT’ For Climate Change (Middlesex) (Bound Brook) Nancy Marilyn (Pease) William David By Michele S. Byers Amato, 80, passed away at Doremus, 67, departed home on Monday, February this life on January 28, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation 17, 2020 with her loving 2020 ending his struggle Governor Murphy is making a PACT added. family at her side. Born with diabetes. Known to with New Jersey by taking the most proactive Can New Jersey get to 100 percent in New Brunswick to the his family and friends as step of any state to address climate change. clean energy by 2050? Yes! The Energy late Arthur and Katherine Billy, he grew up in Bound “PACT” stands for Protecting Master Plan outlines seven key strategies (Howell) Pease, Nancy has been a lifelong Brook, enjoying Boy Scouts, baseball and Against Climate Threats, and it’s part to get there, including expanding use of resident of Middlesex. Nancy graduated wrestling. He graduated Bound Brook of the governor’s proposal to reduce the electric vehicles, accelerating the growth Ohio University with a bachelor’s degree High School with the class of 1971. vulnerability of residents to the impacts of of the state’s renewable energy sector, in Education. She was a homemaker Billy studied at Trenton State. Alongside climate change, including sea level rise and strengthening energy efficiency standards devoted to taking care of her family, a career in men’s formal wear, he was air pollution. and expanding the clean energy economy in especially loving the time spent with her an avid music fan, enjoyed camping, As part of this broad proposal, New Jersey. grandchildren. She was a talented artist vegetable gardening and stamp collecting. Governor Murphy unveiled the state’s The Energy Master Plan was released a who enjoyed painting and belonged to Billy married Maria (Molly) Nangeroni new Energy Master Plan, which outlines month after a new study showed that climate the women’s club and exercise group. Doremus, of Bound Brook, in 1982. In strategies to shift this state we’re in to 100 change is disproportionately affecting New She was a lifelong member of the Bound Edison, they raised three girls, nurturing percent clean energy by 2050. At the same Jersey. Brook Presbyterian Church, having been together, a fondness for music, nature and time, the governor signed an executive The report, “New Jersey’s Rising Seas active as a Deacon and Church Elder. the ability to appreciate life through all of order directing the New Jersey Department and Changing Coastal Storms” - prepared by Nancy leaves behind her loving and its ups and downs. He will be remembered of Environmental Protection to adopt Rutgers University for the NJ Department devoted family; husband of fifty-four mostly for his sense of humor and his regulations to reduce emissions and make of Environmental Protection - shows that years; Salustiano “Sal” Amato, daughter desire to enjoy every day, no matter what communities more resilient to climate sea level rise projections for the New Jersey Holly Smyth and her husband Dennis and the outcome. He is survived by his brother change. The new “PACT” would: coast are more than twice the global average. son Dwight Amato and his wife Rosa, Marc, his sister Jill, his three daughters, 1. Revise environmental land use Sea level in New Jersey could rise from 2000 all of Middlesex. Nancy will be missed Mary Beth, Rosalind and Molly, and his regulations to integrate climate change levels by up to 1.1 feet by 2030, 2.1 feet by dearly by her five grandchildren; Kyle, four grandchildren, Andrew, Melanie, considerations, such as sea level rise. This 2050, and 6.3 feet by 2100, underscoring the Noah, Jack, Ava and Ella. Julia and Carmine. means avoiding flood-prone areas, restoring urgency of our state’s plight. inundated wetlands, re-vegetating riparian Another recent study found that Thomas D. Blankenship Robert N. Stutzman areas, and encouraging energy efficient rising temperatures and sea levels have (Dunellen) (Manville) buildings and green infrastructure; significantly increased the economic risk to Thomas D. Blankenship, Robert N. Stutzman, 84, entered 2. Establish a monitoring and New Jerseyans. The National Oceanic and 70, a long-time resident into eternal life on Tuesday, February 19, reporting program to identify all significant Atmospheric Administration estimates that of Dunellen, passed away 2020 at his residence in Manville, with sources of greenhouse gas emissions, annual damages from climate change could on Wednesday, February his loving family by his side. Born in including carbon dioxide, methane and other measure in the hundreds of billions of dollars 19, 2020, at Robert Wood Pottsville, PA, he was the son of the late climate pollutants. The program will monitor by the end of the century. Johnson Hospital-Somerset Norman N. and Anna Mary (nee Belsak) the progress of emission reductions to reach According to the governor’s executive in Somerville surrounded Stutzman. Robert grew up in the state’s target of 80 percent below 2006 order, “steep and immediate reductions” in by his loving family. Born in South Tuscarora, PA before settling emission levels by 2050, as required under greenhouse gas emissions are critical. In the Charleston, WV, Tom was the son of to Manville. New Jersey’s Global Warming Response absence of federal action, it adds, states must David Blankenship and Juanita Thomas of Robert faithfully served Act; lead the way. that city and was one of a large family of his country in the United 3. Adopt new regulations under the Let’s commend the Murphy children. He graduated from high school States Marine Corp. from Air Pollution Control Act to reduce carbon administration for a well thought out plan in West Virginia and came to New Jersey 1956 to 1958 as an Anti- dioxide emissions and air pollution. with substantive action steps. It’s clear in 1972 where he worked first in several Tank assault man. Robert worked for With the new “PACT,” New Jersey that New Jersey must aggressively reduce manufacturing jobs and ultimately began Union Carbide (Dow Chemical) and becomes the first state in the nation to greenhouse gas emissions and ensure that and operated for many years a landscape retired after 30 years of service. He loved undertake such a comprehensive and our communities will be more resilient in the contracting business located in Dunellen to go fishing and hunting; he also enjoyed proactive set of climate change policies. face of a changing climate, including rising and covering Central New Jersey. While woodworking and was the man to call for “New Jersey faces an imminent threat seas. here, he met and married Michele Testa, all house repairs. Robert was also of the from climate change, from rising seas that For more information on the Energy his wife, who survives him. Tom was a Catholic faith. threaten our coastline to high asthma rates Master Plan and PACT regulations, go devoted husband, father, brother and uncle. in some of our most vulnerable communities to https://www.nj.gov/governor/news/ due to fossil fuel pollution,” said Murphy in news/562020/approved/20200127a.shtml. introducing the Energy Master Plan and the For the conservation community’s reactions, PACT. go to https://rethinkenergynj.org/broad- The goal, he said, is to drastically reduce support-expressed-for-njs-new-energy- New Jersey’s demand for fossil fuels, reduce master-plan/. To read the report on sea carbon emissions, greatly improve local air level rise, go to https://www.nj.gov/dep/ 2020 Publication quality, and reduce health impacts from air climatechange/pdf/nj-rising-seas-changing- aotaoaoaottt Schedule pollution. coastal-storms-stap-report.pdf. “Through these aggressive actions, And to learn more about preserving New PUBLICATIONS, llc. 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Please register by email to dhealey@ throughout Lent at 7 p.m. Taizé services are Monday/Wednesday Zumba classes (March scparks.org.• ecumenical services that originate from the 4 - April 20) are from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Homecoming joint Catholic/Protestant Taizé community and Tuesday/Thursday Zumba Gold classes First Baptist Church of New Market, March 28 in Burgundy, France. They are short services (now until March 31) are from 7 p.m. - 8 located at 450 New Market Road, is hosting Tricky Tray that are typically defined by meditative p.m. All classes take place in the Parker a Family and Friends Day and its 168th On March 28th at 2 p.m., Parker worship that includes the elements of silence, Gymnasium. Cost is $100 for 12 classes or Church Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, Elementary School PTO will be having their repetition, and sung prayer. We encourage $60 for 6 classes. Please call (732) 317-6000 March 15 at 10:30 a.m. Area residents are annual Tricky Tray Fundraiser at Mauger anyone who is interested to come join us.• x20206 or visit the Board of Ed website at invited to attend. All guests are invited to Middle School (Fisher Ave., Middlesex). www.middlesex.k12.nj.us to register.• a reception following the worship service, Admission is $20 and pre-sale ticket bundles which will feature an inspiring message are $25. Tickets are selling fast, so don’t wait! delivered by Reverend Dr. Jacqueline March 10 - May 5 Please pay with Venmo to: @ParkerTrickyTray. Madison-McCreary. “Dress down” attire is Beginning/Intermediate Yoga Email Michelle at [email protected] welcomed, as are friends and guests of all for more information. From March 10 to May 5, Middlesex ages. For more information, call (732) 968- High School Library (Door #4, 300 Kennedy 6290.• March 31 Drive, Middlesex, ) will be hosting Tuesday March 21 evening yoga classes for beginning and Tidying Up This Spring (732) 369-6387 intermediate levels. The classes will start Dancing With Friends Join author Jamie Novak at the www.star22home.com at 6:30 p.m. and will run for one hour. “Dance With Friends At The Elks” Westergard Library (20 Murphy Avenue, 22 Plainfield Ave, Piscataway Registration fee is $10 payable to Middlesex will be held at the Middlesex Elks, 545 Piscataway) on March 31, from 6 p.m. - 8 Community School, and $65 payable to Boundbrook Road, on Saturday, February p.m. for an informative program on how to KITCHENS * BATHROOMS the instructor at the first class. Please bring 15, 2020, from 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Light tidy up and get more done – without getting your own sticky mat and exercise belt for refreshments will be served. Join us for great overwhelmed. If you have too much stuff and Showroom & Design Center stretching. Please call (732) 317-6000 music and fun, and make new friends. Ages (by appointment) not enough time, this interactive workshop x20206 or visit the Board of Ed website at 40 and up. Dance hosts will be available for will show you how to find more time, what www.middlesex.k12.nj.us to register.• singles. The cost is $14 per person. Featuring to do first, and how to stop procrastinating. Angie’s List Super Service Award ballroom, contemporary, disco, and line Participants will leave this laugh-out-loud 2015 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019 March 14 dancing. Registration is not required. For funny program with an action plan and a Final Flea Market further information contact Ramona at 908- sense of calm about organizing projects 528-0794.• and never the ending to-do list. For more $8,000 On March 14, the Dunellen United March 22 Methodist Church will hold their final flea information, call Westergard Library at COMPLETE BATHROOM REMODEL (732) 752-1166.• IN 5 DAYS ONLY * GUARANTEED market for the year. It will be held at 316 Casino Bus Trip ( including labor & all materials ) Jackson Avenue, Dunellen. Hours are 9 Middlesex Elks #1488 will be hosting April 19 a.m. to 3 p.m. with no admission charged. a bus trip to the Wind Creek Casino in There will be household items, collectibles, Bethlehem, PA, on Sunday, March 22. The Teddy Roosevelt—American price for the bus trip is $35/person. The cost In The Arena includes the bus and a $25 slot voucher. A free historical reenactment will be Complimentary bagels and coffee will be presented by the Friends of the Middlesex served at 9 a.m. The bus will leave the Lodge Public Library on Sunday, April 19, at Win 5 FREE TiCKETS promptly at 10:15 a.m. and will return by 3:00 p.m. Believing that the security of the 5:30 p.m. Reservations are required. Please American People would be achieved through to see the Winners Every Month call Vinny Lella at 908-405-5170 for more leadership on the World Stage, President OPENING information and to reserve your seat. Roosevelt expanded U.S. influence around DAY IS Through September ST the globe. Thanks to Peyton Dixon of the MAY 1 2020 March 24 American Historical Theatre and the Public Bridgewater Garden Club Scholars Project of the NJ Council for the Fill out the entry blank for “Steps to Renovating an Old Landscape” Humanities for this program. For further your chance to win! will be presented by the Bridgewater Garden information, visit the Friends website: www. Winners are notified by mail and Club at 10;30 a.m. on Thursday, March 24, middlesexfol.org, or call the Library at 732- their names will be published in at the Bridgewater Public Library. Charles 356-6602.• the paper each month. Hildebrant, owner of Hildebrant Nurseries, Winners are selected at Oldwick, will guide the audience step-by- April 6, 13, 20, 27 random from all current step in renewing and refreshing their home April Pasta Festival “Win Tickets Contest” landscapes. An enthusiastic and helpful The Dunellen-Green Brook Rotary Club speaker, he has been a favorite of the Garden submissions. will be hosting its annual All-You-Can-Eat Mail to: Club for many years. This program is free. Pasta Festival at Zupko’s Café-Cinema, 450 Contact: Margaret Esposito, mmesposito@ North Avenue, Dunellen on Monday evenings aot Publications, Win tickets Contest yahoo.com.• 2 lakeview avenue, Suite 312B, Piscataway, NJ 08854 in April. The dates are April 6, 13, 20, and 27 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Admission is March 26 $12 for adults, $5 for children ages 4-12, and Win TickeTs conTesT enTry Form Juicing Demonstration children below 4 eat for free. Proceeds benefit On Tuesday, March 26, from 6:30 Dunellen and Green Brook High School Only One entry Per hOusehOld. p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Park Commission graduating Seniors. For more information, Multiple entries are not valid. Headquarters, (355 Milltown Road in call Jesse Lacerda at 908-578-1167.•

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How could George fret over. Unfortunately, the traffic got worse and I step out of the limo and disappoint as we got closer to Madison Square Garden. everyone? So, I refused to get out. Then Retired & Ready to Chat I was an emotional wreck; this was my one George simply said, “well, we’ll just have chance to ever see Susan Lucci in person, to miss the show then!” I realized I had no and I desperately didn’t want anything to choice. The screaming continued as the limo My Evening At The Daytime Emmy Awards come in the way of that. driver got out, walked around to the other As it turned out, we didn’t make it to side, and opened the door for us. by Angie Lopac, Columnist the theater on time. The doors were locked, The screams got even louder….until just as George and I had been warned. When they saw us – then silence! There are no February has recently on Saturday Night Live, and sang the limo driver saw the tears in my eyes, he words to express how bad I felt. been quite a busy his new song “Yummy”. Did anyone get to told me there was still a chance to get inside. Thankfully, security allowed us to come month--if you see it? He was adorable. By the way, I just He confided that he knew of a secret side inside! The anticipation and excitement watch as many learned what a “Vocal Fry” is. Does anyone entrance to the theater that celebrities used. for Susan Lucci could be felt by the entire Award Shows as else know? The world is surely changing. The driver assured us that once we got to the theater. Everyone George and I talked to I do! At the SAG In lieu of all the recent award shows on secret entrance, George and I could show the was rooting for her! Finally, the winner for Awards, Brad TV (the Oscars, the Grammys, the Country security guards our tickets and they would Best Actress in a Soap Opera was going to Pit and Jennifer Music Awards, etc.) I’d like to share with surely let us in. be announced. Shemar Moore, who at the Aniston bumped you the night my husband George and I went The driver took us through a narrow time starred in the Young & the Restless, into each other, to the 1999 Daytime Emmy Awards. alleyway, and we saw a crowd of people presented the award. Once Shemar opened creating quite a For our wedding anniversary, George standing at a door. Once we pulled up to the the envelope, he shouted that “THE stir. Fans were bought me tickets to the Daytime Emmy Angie Lopac door, the crowd began screaming hysterically. STREAK IS OVER – THIS YEAR’S hoping that they Awards Show in May of 1999. I was very When I asked our driver why they were WINNER IS SUSAN LUCCI!” The crowd would get back together. And they ran into excited to go! I was a huge fan of the Soap freaking out, his reply was that, “they went absolutely crazy! So many people were each again, briefly, at the Oscar’s After Opera “All My Children”, and Susan Lucci, probably think that you guys are celebrities.” crying – myself included. What a night! Party, which also created some excitement (who played Erica Kane on the show), was for fans. But so far nothing has come of it. one of my favorites. I was also a big fan The 92nd Academy Awards Show of “Tad the Cad”, Jesse & Angie, Adam was fun to watch, despite the show having Chandler, and more. no host for the second year in a row. Steve There was a lot of buzz surrounding the MISSED AN Martin and Chris Rock opened up the show, Daytime Emmys that year because Susan and did a great job. Among the winners Lucci was nominated for Best Actress in were “Parasite”, which won the Oscar for a Soap Opera...for the 19th time! She had ISSUE OF Best Picture, and set a record for being never won! Tons of people (myself included) the first foreign film ever to win. The Best wanted Susan’s losing streak to end. Actor/Actress Awards were taken home by On the day of the show, George rented OURTOWN Joaquin Phoenix and Renee Zellweger for a limo to take us into New York City “Joker” and “Judy”, respectively. Brad Pitt because he didn’t want to worry about PRESS? won his first Oscar for Best Supporting Actor finding parking—and potentially missing in “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”, and the show. Because the Daytime Emmys Please call to inquire how you can Laura Dern won the Best Supporting Actress were filmed live at the Theater in Madison receive Our town Press at home Award for “Marriage Story”. Unfortunately, Square Garden, guests were told to arrive by each month. the ratings for this year’s Show hit an all- a certain time before all the entrances were time low. locked. 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The South Bound Brook Seniors Club Brook and surrounding towns are welcome Membership is open to anyone age 50 or • Sight And Sound for Queen Esther meets on the first Wednesday of the month to be a part of the Bound Brook Seniors older, residents and non-residents. Here are (July 22) On Wednesday, July 22, Manville in Our Lady of Mercy Church Hall at 1:30 Club. The club meets on the first Tuesday of some upcoming bus trips: Seniors will be taking a bus trip to Sight & p.m. Please bring a donation for the Food each month at 1 p.m. at the United Methodist • Atlantic City Bus Trip (third Wednesday Sound for Queen Esther and will be having Bank prior to the meeting. The following Church (150 W. Union Ave, Bound Brook). of every month) lunch at Shady Maple. Cost is $132. For Wednesdays are social with Bingo and Upcoming Trips:“Queen Esther” — Sight & Atlantic City bus trip to Caesar’s will be more information, please contact Jo Pschar refreshments. Annual dues of $15 are due, Sound Production on Wednesday, May 6th, on the third Wednesday of the month leaving at 908-722-0156. membership is open to all Seniors. For at 11 a.m. Lunch will be at Good & Plenty. from the Manville VFW at 9:00 a.m. The • Haunted New England Bus Trip information on club membership, contact The cost is $140, show and lunch included. cost is $35 with $30 returned. (September 13-17) Marie Kovacs, membership chairman at For information and reservations call Bob • Wind Creek Bus Trip (April 30) From Sunday, September 13 to 908-393-5861. Kollmyer at (908) 526-3820. “Islands In A trip to Wind Creek in Bethlehem, PA. Thursday, September 17, Manville Seniors The Stream” — Tribute to Dolly Parton will be on the fifth Thursday of the month, will be touring through the cities of Green Brook Seniors and Kenny Rodgers on Thursday, July 9th April 30, 2020. The bus will be leaving from Mystic, CT, Salem, MA, Boston, MA, and The Green Brook Seniors Club (111 at the Stony Hill Inn. Along with the show, the Manville VFW at 10:00 a.m. The cost is Portsmouth, NH. The itinerary includes Rock Avenue) at the Municipal Works there will also be a Family-Style luncheon, $30 with $25 back. Contact Jo Pschar at 908- a tour of Governor Sprague Mansion, a Complex, gathers every Tuesday and two complementary drinks, and dance floor. 722-0156 for reservations. live witch trial performance at the Witch Thursday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. On every Cost is $98 per individual. For information • Trip Through Three Cities (June 8-12) Dungeon Museum, a cruise of the Boston fourth Tuesday of the month, except for the and reservations call Faith Giovino at (732) From June 8 to June 12, Manville Harbor Islands, a tour of the Haunted summer months of July and August, they 537-0733. Seniors will be taking a bus trip that will Waterfront & Lighthouse in Portsmouth, have a luncheon meeting with a speaker or make stops to Cincinnati and Petersburg, and the Seaside Shadows tour of Mystic, entertainer(s). Dues are only $10 for the Ohio, and Walton, Kentucky. They will be Connecticut. Cost is $749 for single, $979 year. During the year, they have one or two Dunellen Seniors visiting the Creation Museum and The Ark for double. Contact Kathie Petrone at 908- bus trips featuring a meal and entertainment Dunellen Seniors meet every Friday at Encounter. Also planned is a dinner cruise on 526-2948 to make reservations and for more at some well-known place. For more the Senior Center on Orange Street. Contact the B & B Riverboat and a stop inside Jack information. information, call Robert Schweyher at 732- Janina Frendak at 732-752-7087 or Christine 968-3320. Ellis at 732-752-7112 with any questions. Warrenbrook Seniors “Almost” Spring Greetings To All! Here healthful foods, especially vegetables. Leafy Hillsborough is Warrenbrook’s March calendar and special greens particularly are good for you and events listing. Below are some special easy to prepare for a quick meal. Learn more Chapter A programs that I would like to highlight. All about the health benefits of greens – kale, All Hillsborough seniors age 60+ are Need Help programs will take place at the Warrenbrook Swiss chard, spinach and more. invited to join Chapter A. Please contact our with your Senior Center located at 500 Warrenville • March 23 – “Tips on Injury Prevention president, Gene Reinhardt at 908-369-4362 Medicare? Road, on the Warrenbrook Golf Course. for the Achy Back” with Mike Evangelist, PT, with questions. Younger spouses of seniors • March 10 – “The Birds of the World” MSPT, JAG-ONE Physical Therapy, 10:30 are eligible for membership also. Dues are Ask LAuren with Ben Barkley, Naturalist, Somerset a.m. This talk will focus on the benefits $5 a year and new members may join at County Parks Commission, 10:30 a.m. One of exercise for low back pain. Areas to be any meeting. General meetings are held 908-340-6614 of the greatest joys of birding is seeing highlighted are: posture education, correct on the first Thursday of each month unless Choice of Multiple plans & Carriers beautiful blue jays, cardinals, chickadees and body mechanics for lifting, stretching otherwise announced. Doors normally Turning 65? New to Medicare? goldfinches right in your backyard. However, exercises for tight back muscles and core/ open at 11:30 a.m. to allow time to review there are over 10,000 spectacular bird species abdominal strengthening exercises. This upcoming events and make reservations. Need to lower premiums? found throughout the world. The lecture will program will be geared towards the senior Refreshments are available at 11:30 a.m. Confused about Medicare options? cover a few families of birds and will introduce population. and after the meeting also. A suggestion their life histories, ranges, descriptions, No Cost or Obligation box is available at each meeting. Help our Lauren M. Orlosky is a Licensed Insurance Broker and interesting facts. Join us for a one-hour Neshanic Garden Food Bank by bringing a donation item to Not connected or endorsed by Medicare program. lecture about the wackiest, funniest, and most each meeting. Executive Board meetings are bizarre species from around the globe. This Club the 4th Wednesday of every month unless presentation will provide you with a new The Neshanic Garden Club will hold otherwise noted. Trips and Events: appreciation for the world of birds! its regular monthly meeting at 9:45 a.m. on • Tuesday, March 10, 2020 - • March 16 – “Eating Greens” Thursday, March 26, 2020, at the Station Hunterdon Hills Playhouse “Sherlock with Jennifer Korneski, MPH Program House on Olive Street in Neshanic Station. Holmes Returns”. Includes show, lunch, Funeral Home Coordinator, Healthy Living Rutgers The program this month is “Botanical dessert buffet. Departs from Lowe’s parking Cooperative Extension of Somerset County Jewelry”, presented by Linda Williams. lot 10:15 a.m. Township budget provides Directory Family & Community Health Sciences, Linda will show a power point presentation funds for bus transportation. Cost $66. 10:30 a.m. Eating Greens! One characteristic MIDDLESEX - on different plant material used to make • Tuesday, March 31, 2020 - “Queen of people who live long lives is that they eat botanical jewelry. She has held numerous Esther” at Sight & Sound in Lancaster, PA offices in the Community Garden Club of and lunch at Good & Plenty. Departs 7:45 Hunterdon County. a.m. from Lowe’s parking lot. Cost $140. Journey Through A light luncheon will be provided at 528 Bound Brook Road 12:00 p.m. For further information about Middlesex, NJ 08846 Grief club meetings, please contact either club www.middlesexfuneralhome.com Have you lost a loved one, parent, child, co president, Jean Stives at 908-359-6480 732-968-3377 spouse, companion, or friend? Consider or Alice A. Van Cleef at 908-403-8208. For James Gustafson, Manager; NJ License No. 4205 joining OLMV’s “Journey Through Grief.” more information regarding the club, you Daniel M. Erickson, Director; NJ License No. 4798 Our mission is to find healing, comfort, and can visit us at www.neshanicgardenclub.org peace. When a loved one dies our world and like us on Facebook. PISCATAWAY - changes. Our hearts are broken and the simplest things of life become an enormous challenge as we are faced with sadness, loneliness, and even anger. The Bereavement Ministry of Our Lady of Mount Virgin 18 Stelton Road (OLMV) helps those who grieve to find Piscataway, NJ 08854 that there is life after a loss, find ways to Ministerio Hispano www.piscatawayfuneralhome.com go on healing, and to discover paths toward Domingos ...... 10:30am 732-968-2828 peace. The group will meet on Thursdays for 2 Chapel Drive servicio de adoración James Gustafson, Manager; NJ License No. 4205 eight consecutive weeks from April 16th to Zarephath, NJ 08890 Miércoles ...... 7:30pm Daniel M. Erickson, Director; NJ License No. 4798 June 4th at 2:30 p.m. at Petra House, 610 servicio de oración Harris Avenue (between OLMV Church and Teléfono 732-356-2502 y estudio biblico To be included on this directory call: Meditation Garden) with parking in the back Oficina extensión 5126 Cuidado de Niños lot. We welcome anyone who is grieving to www.zarephath.org/spanish (Solo los Domingos) 732-968-1615 join us, irrespective of religious beliefs. To Advertise Call: 732-474-0107 OUR TOWN Press March 2020 • Page 9 Dunellen Library Horoscopes Time to Relax Important Dates Holiday Closings A horoscope is an astrological chart or diagram representing the positions of the Sun, Moon, planets, astrological aspects and sensitive Mark your calendars! angles at the time of an event, such as the moment of a person's birth. These horoscopes are owned by www.yearly-horoscope.org The Dunellen Public Library will be closed on these holidays throughout 2020: Aries (March 20 – April 19) this month is on work, relationships and doing some repairs at your home base and • Good Friday: - Friday, April 10th, 2020 Your area of friends is very resources shared with others.• cooperation from mate or partner could be - Saturday, April 11th, 2020 much on the spotlight this month. found only with shared resources, as work • Memorial Day Weekend: Changes of plans made with Virgo and planning will be done by you alone.• - Saturday, May 23rd, 2020 activities connected with friends could (August 22 – September 22) - Monday, May 25th, 2020 appear from nowhere but if you put your Capricorn Unexpected developments • Independence Day: mind into this it will not cause you many (December 21 – January 21) at work could find you changing - Saturday, July 4th, 2020 troubles and it could rebound for the better. your mind very rapidly a few You could find yourself this • Labor Day Weekend: Strong desire to take a far away trip could times. Insecurity connected to opportunity month of March dealing with - Saturday, September 5th, 2020 be felt by you and it could be made a reality of a lucrative enterprise will be calling for expenses concerning you home - Monday, September 7th, 2020 if you could balance this with your personal negotiations. Harmony should prevail at base and making too fast decisions that you • Veterans Day: responsibilities. Worries will not take you your home front and the need to be cautious could regret. A slower pace on thinking - Wednesday, November 11th, 2020 anywhere this month as you try to juggle on shared financial matters could be present; throughout any situation will be the best • Thanksgiving: yourself between past experiences and what this could cause you some preoccupation course. Everyone deserves a break now - Wednesday, November 25th, 2020 the future is bringing.• reflected as a learning experience connected and then. The only problem, Capricorn, is - Thursday, November 26th, 2020 to your sense of responsibility. The 2020 you may continue to run the treadmill. The - Friday, November 27th, 2020 Taurus (April 19 – May 20) March horoscope predicts that the second 2020 March horoscope says that your desire • Christmas Eve: The keynote for you this month half of the month will find you with a lot to change residence could be present as - Thursday, December 24th, 2020 is on your area of career, promotion of activity in your area of investments responsibilities at the home base seem to be • Christmas Day: and new direction in life, monetary and speculations. A past opportunity of a easing off. Reconciling past responsibilities - Friday, December 25th, 2020 reward from partnership or inheritance also partnership could be bouncing back into with the future with mate or partner could be • New Years Eve: could be featured. Opportunity to reap from your life, this could cause you agitation worked out once you two decide where you - Thursday, December 31st, 2020 outside sources of income could be featured, concerning your career and negotiations in both wish to head at in your life. Emotional • New Years Day: but agitation concerning changes in this area money matters should be discussed.• need to move forward is necessary.• - Friday, January 1st, 2021 could be over inflated. Harmony is present, so Board Meeting Dates look at the situation in an optimistic manner Libra Aquarius in spite of unclear circumstances that could All meetings are on Thursdays at 7 p.m. at (September 22 – October 23) (January 21 – February 18) the Dunellen Public Library be puzzling to you. Ask for clarification. A Social activities are in the limelight This month could bring you a friend or acquaintance could be the bearer of • March 19th, 2020 for you this month. A possibility fast pace connected to your friends. • April 16th, 2020 much news that could help you to sort out of taking a short trip could be You could be meeting new people this confusion.• • May 21st, 2020 featured. This could come to you in but beware of some misguided information • June 11th, 2020 an unexpected manner, responsibility with that could emanate from this. A learning • (Summer Break, no meetings) Gemini (May 20 – June 21) mate or partner will have to be worked out experience could be received by you that • October 15th, 2020 Possibility of traveling could before you could take this trip; this could could cause you unfounded worries, though • November 19th, 2020 come to you from no where that come to reality on or after the 15th of this love and understanding on your part could • December 10th, 2020 could be connected to circumstances month. Opportunity to mend a situation mitigate any wrong doing. You could be surrounding an older friend; a pleasant in a past experience could appear, as lines feeling some how confused about your role Visit the Dunellen Public Library situation could be also attached to this. of communication are open in a very in the past and what is expected from you in during their opening hours: Your generosity could be called for and harmonious way. Adjustment should be the present; lots of communication could be • Monday - Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. this possibly could cause you worries as a made. Your work area could also be super very enlightening to you.• • Thursday and Friday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. money matter can be very unclear. Find out busy at this time but this could be arranged • Saturday: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. everything before you put your hand on your so you could take your trip. According to • Sunday: Closed Pisces For more information about the pocket. You have a lot to learn concerning your horoscope, 2020 brings benefit in new (February 19 – March 20) your shared values and emotions could be in contacts and alliances. Your natural social Dunellen Public Library, visit their website You could find yourself this the way; do not rush into anything as your grace is enhanced in work and play.• at http://www.dunellenlibrary.org nature could betray you.• month changing your mind in many circumstances but you probably Scorpio Cancer (June 21 – July 22) will be keeping it to yourself. Confusion Somerest Patriots: (October 23 – November 22) about past experiences could be reflected Entertainment for the You could be giving a lot Your home affairs are very much on in your personal income and values and of thought at very unexpected the spotlight this month, this is this will have to be reconciled throughout Whole Family circumstances surrounding your very much favorably connected to the help from yours and your partner’s Uncertain where to area of shared income. Slow changes at your all the very slow changes that have shared resources. This could also bring hard book your next event? work area could be triggering this matter. been occurring in reference to your personal lessons for you and some worries in spite of Let the Somerset Your work area seems to be surrounded by resources. Talk about possible changes of opportunity to improve your money area. Patriots Do The Work! very harmonious happenings and your sense residence could be present. 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Ellery’s is involved in many local charities and fundraisers, one Ben Hydo (General Manager) with owner, John Ellery. of the biggest being the Special Olympics. Over the years they have hosted many At Ellery’s everyone is like family. The on and offsite catering services. For more fundraisers and even partnered with former staff goes out of their way to get to know information visit Ellerysgrill.com. Rutgers Head Football Coach, Kyle Flood. their customers, many of whom have been He credits the restaurant’s success to his staff regulars at the pub for years. Ben Hydo, Slow Cooker Corned Beef and the relationships they have built with the General Manager of Ellery’s, takes great and Cabbage community. pride in the welcoming atmosphere that Equipment Needed: Your Local Family Florist “The key to success is surrounding permeates throughout the establishment. • Slow Cooker - 6 quart or larger Your occasions are our speciality yourself with good people,” Ellery said. “People meet here. Most of the clientele Ellery’s stays especially busy throughout that come through here, you get really close Ingredients: for nearly 50 years! March as it celebrates the Irish heritage and with. I can’t tell you how many people have Guinness and Domestic Light Beer the restaurant’s anniversary each year. The met their wives here,” says Ben. • Fresh, Never Frozen, Corned Beef Daily nationwide big celebration will be on Sunday, March Interestingly enough, Ben is also among Brisket 15, which marks 23 years since Ellery’s first those who met their significant other at • Special Blend of Dry Seasoning Delivery opened its doors. Revellers can also swing Ellery’s. • Fresh Jumbo Cabbage • Fresh Jumbo Carrots Call over after the Somerville Parade to join in on John laughs and says, “I know a guy the fun with drink specials, live music, a DJ who met both of his wives here.” • Butter and bagpipers throughout the day. In the spirit of St. Patrick’s day, we • Mustard 732-356-9377 SEX TR • Fresh Baked Irish Soda Bread “The SomersetLE County PipesA and Drums asked Ben to share Ellery’s corned beef D D CliCk have been playing here since weIT opened. recipe with us. Turns out it’s really simple. Instructions: ID They make frequent stops throughoutIO the “Put corned beef in a pot with beer and 1. Add the corned beef to Pot www.AMFLORIST.com M week of St. Patrick’s Day,” says John.N water for ten hours,” says Ben. 2. Sprinkle over the dry seasoning. Add A Or StOp in at The fun doesn’t end after St. Patrick’s While that’s the gist of the recipe, the the potatoes, carrots on top of the roast. Pour Day. Every Friday and Saturday night, next page will give you a few more details on over the beer. 227 W Union Ave Ellery’s presents DJ’s and live bands. Tacos how to make this St. Patrick’s Day favorite 3. Add the lid to the slow cooker. 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Hofstra University Dean’s List students who have achieved the honor of Fall 2019 Dean’s List during the Fall 2019 semester: Hofstra University congratulates the Middlesex High School December 2019 following students from our local towns for • Lauryn Arroyo of Middlesex Students of the Month making the Dean’s List during Fall of 2019: • Frederick Cingerana of Dunellen • Gabrielle Fallon of Green Brook • Joseph D’Andrea of Piscataway • Anna Paterson of Green Brook • Jessica Devine of Dunellen • Gillian Santos of Green Brook • Tyon Forney-Hush of Dunellen • Connie Situ of Green Brook • Jhonny Jimenez of Piscataway • Haley Kyllonen of Middlesex NYIT Presidential Honor List • Allison Lim of Piscataway New York Institute of Technology • Kyle Morris of Dunellen congratulates more than 1,000 students who • Damian Napodano of Green Brook were named to the Fall 2019 Presidential • Carly Santucci of Middlesex Honor List. To qualify for the Presidential Honor List, a student must achieve a minimum semester GPA of 3.7 and Timothy Christian complete at least 12 credit hours without K-12 Open House any incomplete grades. The following local On Thursday, March 19th, 2020, students made the list: Timothy Christian School in Piscataway • Yesha Patel of Piscataway will be hosting an Open House to families who may wish to enroll their children in Tunison Named To Left to Right: Kevin Reynolds (Grade 12), Natasha Vaca (Grade 11), Anastasiya Kuzyk (Grade grades K-12. The Open House begins at 10), Lenarby Alezy (Grade 9) Northampton Community 6:00 p.m. and ends at 8:00 p.m. For more College Fall 2019 Dean’s List information about Timothy Christian Seton Hall Fall 2019 Dean’s • Danielle Tomore of Middlesex Luke Tunison, a welding student from and the open house, please contact Ella Mendalski, Admissions Coordinator. List • Sevasti Tsivgas of Dunellen Dunellen, has been named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2019 semester at Northampton Tel: 732-985-0300, x 110 Seton Hall University is pleased to Community College. The honor is reserved announce the following students who University of Hartford Dean’s List Fall 2019 for students who have completed a minimum qualified for the Fall 2019 Dean’s List and of 6 credits and achieved at least a 3.5 grade to congratulate them for their outstanding The University of Hartford is pleased to point average on a 4.0 scale in the semester. academic achievements. announce the following students have been Congratulations, Luke, on your achievement named to the Dean’s List for Fall 2019. and hardwork! • Faith Ciesla of Middlesex • Taylor Hestvik of Green Brook • Cynthia Goyes of Dunellen Green Named To Champlain • Noah Mendel of Middlesex University of Scranton Dean’s College Fall 2019 • Zachary Nickl of Middlesex List Fall 2019 • Nicole Pagano of Green Brook The University of Scranton is please to Dean’s List • Kerry Ryan of Middlesex announce the following students from your Nicole Green of Dunellen has been • Austin Schmidt of Green Brook local towns have been named to the Dean’s named to the Champlain College Dean’s Jalen Racine • Brittany Tomore of Middlesex List for the Fall 2019 semester. Students on Named Syracuse University the Dean’s List have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher during the semester. Scholar-Athlete of the Week Congratulations Nicole! Muhlenberg College Fall 2019 Dean’s List Congratulations to the following local students named to the Dean’s List at Muhlenberg College for the Fall 2019 semester: • Madison Kirchofer of Green Brook Cooper Accepted To Culver- Stockton College’s Class of 2024 (Syracuse University Athletics) Jalen Congratulations to Sherrod Cooper of Racine (track and field) was named one of Piscataway on being accepted into Culver- the two Scholar-Athletes of the Week for the Stockton College’s incoming class for the week of January 20. fall 2020 semester. Cooper, a senior at Racine, a native of Piscataway, Piscataway High School, was also awarded N.J., is an Information Management and the Promise Scholarship, a $6,000 per year Technology major and is also pursuing a scholarship for four years. 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Have A Retirement Savings Plan? Social Security Administration Warns Against You Need A Tax Plan, Too Telephone Scams With tax season here, many filers are example, isn’t subject to tax when withdrawn. In a recent press release from The now emailing fake documents in attempts focusing only on their 2019 forms, thinking It’s all about balancing your retirement needs Social Security Administration, sent to AOT to get people to comply with their demands. about how much tax they may owe, or with reducing your taxable income.” Publications on January 30, 2020, Everett Victims have received emails with attached hoping their calculations lead to a refund. Know your deductions. Knowing all M. Lo of the Regional Public Affairs Office letters and reports that appear to be from But it’s never too early, especially the the deductions for which you qualify will shares a press release from Andrew Saul, the Social Security or the OIG. The letters may closer one gets to retirement, to look further determine whether you should itemize or Commissioner of Social Security, in which use official letterhead and government jargon ahead and plan for tax scenarios that will take the standard deduction ($12,200 for Saul warns people of a new threat to public to convince victims they are legitimate; they likely change in your non-working years. single filers, $12,200 for married taxpayers safety and privacy--phone calls from people may also contain misspellings and grammar “When you retire, the ball game filing separate returns, and $24,400 for claiming to work for social security. Read mistakes. changes completely with regard to taxes,” married taxpayers filing jointly). “Keep below to find out more about the scams and The new PSA addressing the telephone says Michael Macke, vice president and co- track of your itemized expenses throughout how to protect yourself, via Lo’s press release: impersonation scheme is available online owner of Petros Financial Group. “You’ll be the year and project how some will change “Dear Colleagues, at www.youtube.com/socialsecurity withdrawing from taxable sources such as going forward, closer to retirement,” Macke “I’m re-sharing a recent press release and [at] https://www.youtube.com/ IRAs and pensions, and you’ll need to plan says. “You may not have enough deductions from the Commissioner of Social Security, watch?v=QrHFNdjcp2s accordingly. in retirement to itemize.” Andrew Saul, regarding the fraudulent Social Security employees do “Tax planning is the art of looking Take advantage of tax credits. These phone calls from people falsely claiming occasionally contact people--generally forward several years and putting strategies reduce your taxable income with a bonus: to be Social Security Employees.” says Lo, those who have ongoing business with the in place that minimize or reduce your taxable They subtract directly from any tax debt from his press release. “I hope you will agency--by telephone for business purposes. income as much as possible. And that’s one ends up owing after having taken all please share this important information with However, Social Security employees will especially crucial during your retirement the deductions they’re entitled to. “There your readers. never threaten a person, or promise a Social years, when dollars you save in taxes are just are tax credits for college expenses, saving “I’m hopeful that you’ll please share the Security benefit approval, or increase, in as green as those you earned in the market or for retirement, adopting children, and for informational resources about how everyone exchange for information or money. In in a part-time job. It’s crucial considering that childcare expenses you might pay so you can may stay vigilant and protect ourselves from those cases, the call is fraudulent and people the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 will retire go to work,” Macke says. “Again, these will theft schemes targeting personal information, should just hang up. after 2025, so people need to look at what likely change in your near-retirement years.” available from the Social Security Generally, the agency mainly calls their situation will be five years from now.” Weigh your Social Security needs. Administration’s Office of the Inspector people who have recently applied for a Macke offers these tips for tax planning “Some people are better off tax-wise putting General at https://oig.ssa.gov/scam Social Security benefit, someone who is as you look toward retirement: off Social Security a few years,” Macke [Read below for Saul’s press release, already receiving payments and requires an Consider your tax bracket. There are says. “The calculations for tax rates on which Lo shared with AOT Publications] update to their record, or a person who has seven tax brackets – 10%, 12%, 22%, 24%, Social Security haven’t changed since 1985, requested a phone call from the agency. If a “Social Security Launches person is not in one of these situations, they 32%, 35% and 37% – based on adjusted and thresholds are fairly easy to hit. You New Campaign to Fight gross income (AGI). AGI is the total of all could pay tax up to 50% to 85% on your normally would not receive a call from the income sources during the year, minus any Social Security in a given year, depending Scammers” agency. Social Security will not: adjustments (deductions). Although the tax on your AGI. You might go up a tax bracket The Social Security Administration • Tell you that your Social Security rates are subject to change when the Tax if you’re taking Social Security and tapping launched a new Public Service Announcement number has been suspended. Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 expires, Macke into one or two retirement accounts. So one (PSA) campaign to continue warning people • Contact you to demand an immediate says knowing how your decisions on various strategy might be withdrawing from an IRA about the ongoing nationwide telephone payment. money withdrawals in retirement could affect and deferring your Social Security.” impersonation scheme. The PSAs feature a • Ask you for credit or debit card your tax bracket is essential. “Your AGI “Tax planning for retirement is not a one- message from Social Security Commissioner numbers over the phone. and tax liability will largely be determined size-fits-all strategy,” Macke says. “It comes Andrew Saul. Social Security and its Office • Require a specific means of debt by calculating which sources you’ll be down to which accounts you withdraw from of the Inspector General (OIG) continue repayment, like a prepaid debit card, withdrawing from and when,” Macke and when. Make sure your financial and tax to receive reports about fraudulent phone a retail gift card, or cash. says. “You’ll need to know how to time teams are communicating with each other calls from people falsely claiming to be • Demand that you pay a Social withdrawals and how much. A Roth IRA, for before any decisions are made.” Social Security employees. The scammers Security debt without the ability to mislead victims into making cash or gift card appeal the amount you owe. payments for help with purported identity • Promise a Social Security benefit theft, or to avoid arrest for bogus Social approval, or increase, in exchange for JamesE.CartyIII, P.C. Security number problems. information or money. The Community’s Elder Law, Business Law & Employment Law Attorneys SM “I want every American to know that if If there is a problem with a person’s Social Security number or record, in most • Elder Law • Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning • Medicaid Planning a suspicious caller states there is a problem with their Social Security number or cases Social Security will mail a letter. If a • Probate Litigation & Administration • Guardianships account, they should hang up and never give person needs to submit payments to Social • Business Law • Tax Law • Trademarks & Copyrights, Technology Law the caller money or personal information. Security, the agency will send a letter with • Employment & Discrimination Law • Education Law • Civil Litigation People should then go online to oig.ssa.gov instructions and payment options. People to report the scam call to Social Security,” should never provide information or payment over the phone or Internet unless Harvard Law Graduate 732.424.9000 said Commissioner Saul. Admitted in NJ, NY, DC & TX 371 Hoes Lane, Suite 200, Piscataway, NJ 08854 People should also be on the lookout for they are certain of who is receiving it. E-mail: [email protected] (A professional corporation incorporated in the State of New York) a new version of this scam. Fraudsters are [End of Press Release] www.cartylaw.com Group Seminars Available VITA Tax Preparation Assistance The Westergard Library in Piscataway before your appointment at Westergard will be offering the services of The Volunteer Library (20 Murray Avenue). John Herrick Painting Income Tax Assistance (VITA) every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from March 6, to April Countdown to the Quality Painting Services for Over 20 Years 6. 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Oh, boy...no, oh Squad: Chief Best, Deputy Chief Best and Arbor Hose Co. #1 Inc Installation Dinner girl! The Dunellen Rescue Squad and Police Lt. Kowalew. Congratulations to the Arbor Hose Mayor celebrated the installation and the Department had to jump into action and At the birthday celebration, everyone Co. #1 Inc. On Saturday, January 11, 2020 announcement for the second time from come to the aid of a very dear mother and could see that Mayor Cilento was so proud a very special installation dinner for Chief Money Magazine, Piscataway is one of the precious baby girl. What a blessing! of his Police Department, Fire Department, Josh Scolnick, his officers, and members best places to live, he took a turn on the dance New mommy, Melissa, delivered Bria Rescue Squad. Both the Rescue Squad of Arbor Hose was held at the Spain Inn of floor with his beautiful wife. The firefighters Belle very fast; she expected labor to be a and the Fire Department are volunteers. Piscataway. The installation was officiated passed out beautiful long stemmed red little more tedious! New daddy, Gregory, Volunteers are always needed. Step up to the by Mayor Brian C. Wahler and in attendance roses to their spouses and loved ones. Just was rushing home, praying all the way. The plate and join these wonderful people! were State Senator Bob Smith, Township gorgeous. Roses were from Forever Flowers police had to break down the door in order Please don’t ever take EMS, Fire Dept., Council, and Fire Commissioners. Keeping of Piscataway. I truly appreciated my rose to aid Melissa. The Rescue Squad came as Police Dept. for granted. Each individual with tradition, all the other Fire Chiefs from Captain Adam Scolnick. fast as they could. There was a lot of concern has a very special job to do. Some are paid, and representatives from our other five A special salute and thank you goes out for mother and baby. But everything worked and some are volunteers. These fine men fire houses were there. What a wonderful to every member of Arbor Hose for your hard out; that’s when all the hard work and and women are dedicated to serve their night! Food was delicious, the music was work and that beautiful Christmas Santa sled training paid off! community and neighborhood. This is what wonderful. A special presentation was given that you built for the Christmas parade. You Certificates of Appreciation for this they trained so hard for—to be there for you. by Chief Josh Scolnick to Past Chief Robert are one of the six reasons why Piscataway Kertes for his 50 years of active service. is the best. God bless each and every one Everyone had a terrific time. It was of you. All six fire houses need volunteers. so special. It was wonderful. As the Please step up and volunteer. They need you.

(L-R): Chief Best, Deputy Chief Best, Lt. Kowalew, Melissa, Gregory, baby Bria Belle, Mayor (L-R) Mayor Brian C. Wahler, Chief and Officers ofA rbor Hose Fire Company, and State Senator Cilento, Sgt. Doherty, and Sgt. Robbins (Sgt. Lovell and P.O. Barry not available for photo.) Bob Smith,

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