Making it 'Count,' 3| Don't 'leaf it alone, 8| Holding court, 22

THURSDAY, DEC. 26,2013 Sentinel gmnews.com North Brunswick • South Brunswick Bloomberg expands into South Brunswick

By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer he Bloomberg LP company is ex- panding into South Brunswick on the Tformer IBM site. The Planning Board voted in favor of the company's application for preliminary site plan approval with submission waivers at its Dec. 18 meeting. The plan calls for six buildings totaling 312,000 square feet on a 64.8-acre lot in the 1-3 zone, located at 431 Ridge Road in the Dayton section of the township. Michael Campana, project manager, told the board that Bloomberg will be construct- ing the six buildings in six phases over a 10- year period. The preliminary site plan approval pro- tects the project for 10 years against any changes to the zoning ordinance. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Every time the applicant is ready to Margaret Simonovich of Edison enjoys a round of bingo at Congregation Beth-El, Edison, on Dec. 18. The temple is one of many build the next phase, it will come back to locations in central New Jersey that attract dozens of players to their bingo nights. the Planning Board for approval, officials said. Campana said that although the standard timeframe for such a project is three years, Bingo players enjoy camaraderie they have considered several different fac- tors that led them to extend it. By CLARE MARIE CELANO Round Robin, Four Corners or any other The couple enjoys the game, but it is "This is an immense capital investment. Staff Writer number of combinations that will enable the also the camaraderie and social interaction ... Internally, the [chief financial officers] dabber to yell, "Bingo!" between players that keep them coming felt it best to spread the investment over 10 ome people enjoy a cocktail to relax, years," he said. "This was a good option due others choose meditation as a source "It's a cult," said Jackson resident Bruce back to the Freehold Jewish Center in Free- Pinti, an avid bingo player for 22 years. hold Borough on Tuesday and Wednesday to the economic conditions to meet all the Sof respite. And some opt to dab num- criteria necessary in 10 years." Pinti and his wife Denise consider bingo nights. Although they frequent other bingo bers on small squares of paper in large gath- Campana explained that Bloomberg has erings in the hopes of bringing home a a night out and often win at the game. contests, the couple considers this one their "It's relaxing," he said. home game. a site in Princeton and is close to reaching boatload of cash, or at least a change purse maximum capacity, with 140 employees on- full of singles. "And it's good for hand-eye coordina- "We're like a family," Bruce said as he tion," added Denise, noting statistics that guarded their regular seats while his wife site being split among three shifts. And. they relax and enjoy the company He said the new buildings will add 280 of friends as they do it. say bingo is good for seniors. stocked up on "specials," or game sheets. Bruce said bingo players live 10 percent The couple has been camping out on the jobs in South Brunswick. The antidote to stress, day-to-day prob- Dennis Keenan, engineer for the site, ex- lems and even loneliness may well be in the longer than those who don't engage in the same seats — by the window in the corner game of chance. The couple has been play- — for more than two decades of bingo plained that two existing vacant office constant, methodical, silent dabbing of col- buildings will be taken down. orful liquid circles onto a stream of numbers ing since they married 22 years ago, but nights at the Freehold Jewish Center. that, if one is lucky, will line up to create a Denise began 20 years earlier. (Continued on page 6) (Continued on page ]&) Greater Media Broadcast News

Visit www.gmnews.com 2 SENTINEL NS GREATER MEDIA NEWSPAPERS • www.gmnews.com December 26, 2013 STARLA LLROOM 570 JERNEE MILL ROAD • SAYREVILLE • (732) 238-5500 • WWW.STARLANDBALLR00M.COM

t? /

'FCYNTHIA LIVE!

(Jl-IWBY MOUNTAIN BAND com IWAM IMO NIFRS BAND • WOOD! ISII SOAVE SAT FRI JAN 10TH SAT JAN 11TH FRI JAN 24TH lEEAM AYEIIE ACIIITIC IflF TIS8 BRI THE CT-HER9DE

IMIMMI si uinsnow

' WITH GUESTS THE JERSEY SYNDICATE SURVIVAL INSTINCT • TOMMY & THE HIGH PHOTS SAT*JAN25TH JAN 30TH FRI JAN 31ST FEB 6TH

THE ULTIMATE MONSTTR THUt-K • 3 PILL MORN-NG LED ZEPPELIN TRIBUTE This cs!^. TRIMM • MACHINE t.LVKB CENTURY P^T'- SAT FEB 22ND FRI FEB 28TH MAI? MARCH 25TH APRIL 2ND KIX . KOBtH AMEKCA'

SCOTT STAPP TIIK VOICHOFCRKKD FRI APRIL 4TH SAT APRIL 5TH FRI APRIL 18TH TICKETS VIA STARLANDBALLROOM.COM, AXS.COM, Get Tickets at THE STARLAND BOX OFFICE & JACK'S MUSIC, RED BANK. OR CALL 888-929-7849 PRODUCED BY AEG LIVE December 26, 2013 GREATER MEDIA NEWSPAPERS • www.gmnekvs.com NS SENTINEL 3 New Jersey's birthday bash will kick off in Red Bank

By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer rom Monmouth Battlefield to Sandy Hook to the Count Basie Theatre in FRed Bank, central New Jersey has ac- cumulated many landmarks during the past 350 years. Since the British decided to seize New Amsterdam from the Dutch and rename it in 1664, the Garden State has evolved from a sprawling fanning colony to the most densely populated state in the nation — from the crossroads of the American Revo- lution to a national standard-bearer for in- dustry, innovation and the arts. In recent decades, once-small towns like Asbury Park, New Brunswick and Holmdel have continued this legacy, forging national and international reputations for their sci- entists, writers, musicians, concert halls and theaters. It's no wonder, then, thpt the kickoff for New Jersey's yearlong birthday celebration will be held at the famed'Basie in historic Red Bank on Dec. 31, hours before South- side Johnny and the Asbury Jukes take the stage for their 15th annual New Year's Eve concert. "We realized that it would be this perfect pairing," said Adam Philipson, the theater's

CEO. "Then, when we were able to work COURTESY OF DORNS CLASSIC IMAGES this all out and we were se- A crowd, at top, anxiously awaits a screening lected ... God, it is such an in- in the lobby of the Carlton Theater in Red credible honor." Bank in 1956. The Carlton would eventually Throughout 2014, the New become the Count Basie Theatre in 1984. Jersey Historical Commission, ucational items; and local products specific the state Department of Com- to the host town. munity Affairs (DCA) and a While stores will pop up throughout number of other groups will 2014 in cities like Atlantic City, Westfield, collaborate on a yearlong pro- Montclair and Trenton, Red Bank and the gram called New Jersey 3150 Count Basie Theatre have been selected to (NJ350), which will commem- cut the ribbon on the entire program. orate the Garden State's history of "innovation, diversity and "Red Bank provides the quintessential liberty" in towns across the historic downtown backdrop to hosting the state. first pop-up store of this first-of-its-kind, yearlong program," Petty said. The program will highlight "From the beginning, the Count Basie events of all sizes that relate to Theatre took the lead in wanting to host the the three themes and feature pop-up store in one of their vacant store- some of the unique foods, fronts. They, along with Red Bank River- music, people, stories and tra- Center, have been incredible partners." ditions that have made New Philipson said various Red Bank com- Jersey special for the past munity members will gather to cut the rib- three-and-a-half centuries. bon on the inaugural pop-up at noon on "The New Jersey Historical Dec. 31. The store will be located at Studio Commission is encouraging 105, located next to the theater on Mon- groups all over the state to de- mouth Street. Southside Johnny will take velop programs and activities the stage at 9 p.m. that explore these themes and P DORN'S CLASSIC IMAGES Model T vehicles rumble along Broad Street In Red Bank In 1912. While New Year's Eve is always a big highlight the rich history of the night at the Basie, Philipson said he is Garden State," said Sara Cure- thrilled to be part of the first birthday wish ton, director of the commission. by the DCA's Main Street New Jersey pro- "We also seek to show that a vacant gram, the historical commission, the New storefront can have retail success, hopefully for the Garden State. Those interested in attending an event or Jersey State Museum and a host of private inspiring small businesses to fill that space "We absolutely feel that this is a big, promoting one of their own may visit partners, including IKEA and SnapRetail. after each pop-up store moves to the next bold statement for how important our main www.officialnj350.com. will be set up in vacant storefronts to show- location around the state." streets are, and how important Red Bank is One of the most interesting aspects of case "the rich history, character and com- The stores will sell products and mer- as a town, as a community," he said. the program is the rollout of NJ350 "pop- merce in our traditional towns all over the chandise celebrating "Jerseyana," including "It was voted as one of the top three up stores" in 14 selected communities state, and to spotlight local businesses and the original Jerseyopoly board game; the small towns to live in. It just has this am- throughout the state. products," according to DCA Director of "Goodnight New Jersey" children's book; biance and this energy, and we are so hon- The stores, which are being sponsored Communications Tammori Petty. NJ350 and state-branded merchandise; ed- ored to be a big part of that."

Classified 26 Editorials 10 Real Estate 24 Like us on gmnews.com Crossword 19 Entertainment 18 Sports 22 on the web Facebook A Greater Media Newspaper www.facebook.com/GM.NSBSentinel 4 SENTINEL NS GREATER MEDIA NEWSPAPERS • www.gmnews.com December 26, 2013 End of Boy Scouts council Military measures advance shouldn't affect local units By THOMAS CASTLES took his own life." Staff Writer Holt's provision would allow the ad- By KATHY CHANG Lillien said the move to dissolve the U.S. Rep. Rush Holt (D-12) touted jutant general of any state to conduct Staff Writer council would result in enhanced opportu- two provisions passed by the House of proactive suicide prevention services that SOUTH BRUNSWICK — After 14 nities for the Scouts, more resources to re- Representatives that address what he could stem self-destructive behavior years, the Boy Scouts of America Central cruit and support additional youth members called separate but equally pressing is- early on. New Jersey Council is dissolving due to fi- and adull leaders, and far more opportunity The second provision would direct the to be innovative in making scouting strong. sues — the ongoing military suicide epi- nancial challenges over the past several demic and the need to recruit scientific secretary of defense to conduct a thor- years. The transfer plan will be executed with- talent to address current and future ough review of programs in the depart- A volunteer subcommittee presented a out any disruption to local units, he said. threats to the nation. ment, aimed at recruiting and retaining final Scout-unit territory transfer plan to the The first step is the territory transfer of the scientists, technology experts, math- youth and units followed by the eventual The first provision would increase executive council board on Dec. 19 with the suicide prevention and outreach services ematicians and engineers Holt said the goal of completing all transfers by the end dissolution of the Central New Jersey Coun- national security community will need to cil. In this process packs, troops, crews and for key segments of the National Guard of this year. and Reserve — pools of reservists who, address current and future threats. "The volunteer-led Central New Jersey posts will be reassigned to a neighboring "America is facing 21st-century local council. when not assigned to active duty units, Council Executive Board recently voted live and work in civilian communities. threats, and we need 21st-century ex- that it would be in the best interest of the For the most part, entire districts will be pertise to fight back," said Holt, a former transferred to neighboring councils except Accordingly, those military men and children we serve to dissolve the council women have a harder time accessing the research physicist. "We need world-class and transfer existing units to neighboring when due to geography it makes more sense talent in math, science, technology and to assign units to the nearest council. Scouts mental health resources that are readily councils," said Ian Lillien, Scout executive available to their active duty counter- engineering. The security of our nation of the Central New Jersey Council, who currently with the Central New Jersey quite literally depends on it." noted the commendable efforts by the coun- Council do not need to re-enroll with a new parts, Holt said. "For too many years, our military has The amendment is a direct outgrowth cil to stay as a council. "This change will council. of Holt's work in the National Commis- make the delivery of our programs in this The decision to dissolve was made by let Guard and Reserve soldiers fall through the cracks — failing to provide sion on Research and Development in the area more efficient and, more importantly, local Scout leaders. It was approved in a U.S. Intelligence Community. sustainable." vote by the executive council board and is them with the services and support pro- vided to other active-duty soldiers," Holt "Just as companies need to recruit the The Central New Jersey Council, lo- supported by the national office. brightest minds to compete in the mod- Despite the changes, Scouting will re- said. "This amendment takes a big step cated in Dayton, was created on Jan. 1, toward ensuring that America supports ern global economy, our government 1999, and its districts stretch across New main in the communities served by the Cen- needs a strong pipeline of talent to ensure Jersey from the Delaware River to the At- tral New Jersey Council and the Scouting each and every one of our soldiers." The provision is an outgrowth of the the security of our nation," said Sen. lantic Ocean. experience will not change, according to its Chris Coons (DE), who helped ensure The volunteer subcommittee is working website. Sergeant Coleman S. Bean Individual Reserve Suicide Prevention Act, which the provision was included in the House- to ensure a seamless transition for the For more information visit www.cnjc- Senate compromise bill. "Fluency in [the scouts, leaders and local volunteers. scouting.org. Holt introduced in 2010 following the death by suicide of Sgt. Bean, of East sciences is] critical for security innova- Brunswick. tion, so ensuring our pipeline is pulling "Coleman ... had no advocate, no the most well-rounded bright young Army machinery to help him find his minds just makes sense." way through the system. He felt he was The National Defense Authorization Every Full Skin MINK literally on his own," wrote Sgt. Bean's Act — the bill that includes the two pro- father, Greg Bean. "He had made ap- visions — is expected to pass the Senate * SHEARED mm pointments [seeking help], those ap- and be signed into law by President Reduced pointments were postponed. He was still Barack Obama in the days ahead, Holt 50% + TAKE said. ADD'L 20% waiting for those appointments when he

Auditions for 'Young Frankenstein' slated Every Pre-Owned Fur FOR HER OR HIM Vocal and dialogue auditions for the Broadway show — though songs from the NOWONSAIX North Brunswick Department of Parks, show are preferred — and be ready to read Recreation and Community Services' pro- from the script. No experience is necessary. TAKE 20% OFF duction of "Young Frankenstein" will be There will be open auditions for all re- tOW»TtlCKET PRICE. held at 7 p.m. Jan. 2 in the music room at maining character parts, and a meeting of North Brunswick Township High School, the entire company and those interested in Raider Road, for only the 10 principal and working behind the scenes at 10 a.m. Jan 4. CLEARANCE featured roles, which include Dr. Franken- CLEARANCE Production dates will be Feb. 27 and 28, ITEMS FROM .. stein. The Monster, Igor, Inga, Elizabeth and March 1. SHEARLINGS and Frau Bleucher. For more information, email FROM $199 " Those auditioning should prepare at [email protected] or call 732- $300 least 16 measures of a song from any 247-0922, ext. 475. Youth organization to meet at Town Hall The Middlesex County chapter of tion founded by high school and college stu- ALL DYNO will hold a Town Hall meeting open dents in New Jersey to make elected offi- .by to the public from 7:30-9 p.m. Jan. 9 in the cials and candidates for public office aware ACCESSORIES f|f| North Brunswick Municipal Building, 710 of issues that are important to young peo- 10% OFF SiP Hermann Road. ple. vjuannb LOWEST TICKET PRICE! DYNO is a youth grassroots organiza- Call Peter Kenny at 732-570-8208. 190 Route 22 W. • Green Brook • 732-968-8700 JOIN OUR MAIL LIST ON «jg Garbage pickup will resume Jan. 2 www.fursbyguarino.com *^* r There will be no garbage or recycling Year's Day, Jan. 1. All material will be picked up in South Brunswick on New picked up on Jan. 2. December 26, 2013 GREATER MEDIA NEWSPAPERS • www.gmnews.com NS SENTINEL 5

Start the new year right with freshly redecorated rooms at tremendous savings! Newlfear's

Interest Free Financing Available up to 48 Months!

Hills of Tuscany Bedroom

gnemmingway Dining Room

Choose it for comfort & function. Thomasville styles it for me Our Complimentary Furniture Selection Design Service Window Treatment Advice includes: Upholstery Suggestions Accessories Ideas Canadel Casual Dining Color Scheme Recommendations 1

East Hanover: 98 Route 10 West (973) 599-1880 In addition to Thomasville, we offer Eatontown: Routes 35 & 36 at the Monmouth Mall (732) 460-1400 other brands of distinction including Paramus: 275 Route 4 West (201) 336-3100 Bemhardt, Canadel, Drexel Heritage, Thomasville Princeton: Route 1 & Meadow Road (609) 716-8101 HOME FURNISHINGS Woodbridge: 453 Green Street (732) 726-0200 Hooker and Lexington. Visit us at www.thomasvillenj.com for store hours and directions. Visit ThomasvilleNJSavings.com For Additional In-Store Savings!

locations g^ en(Js 1/7/2oi<|. "Savings discounted from Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Pricing. See store (or complete terms and conditions regarding Interest Free Financing. 6 SENTINEL NS GREATER MEDIA NEWSPAPERS • www.gmnews.com December 26, 2013

COVER STORY

/< it mm fi'5s OP a a J .'. • er M «>/ ir*. '..:'-.:

r PI •<;/ !>»• ff fi I >

STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Cyndi Bloom, left, holds up the next number during a Dec. 18 bingo game at Congregation Beth-El, Edison. A participant, top, organizes his bingo cards before a game. Bloom, below, calls the numbers.

Madeline Getta has attended bingo at the Freehold Jewish Church Bingo Committee. Parents of children at St. Rose of Center and St. Rose of Lima Church in Freehold Borough for Lima School volunteer to work at bingo as a service. Fredericks Bingo years, and moving to Manchester has not stopped her weekly said bingo players become one another's support systems. attendance. Now, her husband and daughter accompany her to 'They celebrate birthdays, the birth of grandchildren, and (Continued from page 1) both bingo nights. In front of Getta's specials sits a tiny brass are there for one another when someone loses a family mem- Whether they're lucky seats or comfortable ones cannot bell, which she rings whenever "O 66" is called. She said it ber. They show up for each other," she said. "They are a fam- be ascertained for sure, but it seems to be a commonality most was the first bingo number ever called. Fact or fiction, there ily. If a regular player doesn't show up, someone calls to make bingo players share. Bruce said new players are frequently are a lot of tinkling bells going off in the room when the caller sure they're OK." given "kindly" looks, or sometimes "not-so-kindly" looks, spouts out "O 66." Other unique bingo quirks are "chicken Although bingo is traditionally thought of as an older per- when they attempt to sit in seats that are invisibly earmarked legs" — when "122" is called. A player will squeeze a rubber son's game, Fredericks said younger people have been show- for longtime attendees. It's like an unwritten rule that regular chicken's legs together. Although "O 66" seems universal, the ing up to play in recent years. players respect the rights of others to have their usual seats. chicken legs appear to be unique to St. Rose of Lima, ac- "They can play at 18. And the truth is, there's not much for So, what is the attraction that draws people to the game cording to players. them to do at that age. This is a safe environment. They can week after week, or in some cases, day after day? bring some friends, have some fun and maybe make some pocket change, as well," she said. It's the silence in the room, and then the sound of the balls 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 » 11 12 13 H & Cyndi Bloom, who runs bingo at Congregation Beth-El in bouncing and clinking against each other as they swirl around 161718 19 20 2122 23 24 25 26272829 30 in a glass container that resembles a hot-air popcorn maker, as Edison, agreed. Although she has a group of 65 or 70 "core" players wait for the caller to announce the winning numbers. 31323334353637 383940 4142 4344 4b players, she is seeing more college-aged players, especially It's the anticipation. It's the excitement. 46 47 48 49 50 5152 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 I on school breaks and summer vacations. But it's also about the players, such as "Betty Boop," as Cyndi, affectionately known by those in the congregation her friends know her. Betty is among the many players who as "The Queen of Bingo," and her husband Ed have been vol- get there early to set up her bingo "haven," so to speak. She unteering to work bingo for 27 years. Cyndi is a past president and her sister take the same seats every week at the Freehold and Ed is a former vice president of the temple. Jewish Center Bingo. Other "guests" are Betty's tchotchke, The temple holds Bingo every Wednesday and has people trinkets, good-luck charms, Betty Boop figurines, leprechauns coming from the Edison community and beyond. and other tiny ceramic pieces, all set up in a specific pattern. "We have a core of volunteers who have worked with us They follow Betty and her sister to each bingo game they at- for years," she said, adding that the players and volunteers are tend. And there are many to attend. "an incredible group of people." "I've traveled everywhere to play bingo," Betty said. "I "I don't know any other bingo where you get hugs and just love it." kisses when they arrive and when they leave, and birthday Other players sport stuffed critters, like a pint-sized granny presents, as well," she said. "Everyone here is like a family. mouse, complete with granny glasses. Some carry special Veronica Reilly and Ruth Heinze of Wrightstow n have at- People here are good and thoughtful." bingo totes for colored dabbers, dollar bills and additional tended St. Rose of Lima bingo for three years. It's where they Cyndi used the Yiddish word "hamish," which means paraphernalia. met player Jerry Rice. cozy, warm and homey, to describe the atmosphere. It's all part of the bingo experience. "We've made wonderful friends here," said Reilly, who The volunteers at Congregation Beth-El work bingo in two Come prepared and come early are the key elements. Play- attends bingo three times a week. Heinze plays once a week, shifts, and four volunteers stay busy in the kitchen, providing ers need time to tape their specials to the table, set up their and Rice attends games at various locations six or seven times kosher foods for players. game space and settle in. And they need time to catch up with a week. Winning cash may be the motivator that brings players out, one another before they get down to business. Once the caller "I've always played bingo," Rice said. "But since my wife but in addition to the rush of anticipating big winnings, it's starts, it's all about the concentration, the anticipation, the Carol passed away three years ago, I come more often. I get the camaraderie, lasting friendships and relaxation that seem game and, of course, the cash with which they may go home. out and meet people. It helps me." to be the common denominators as to why people keep com- It's part of the reason they keep coming back. Patty Fredericks of Millstone chairs the St. Rose of Lima ing back to bingo for years and, in some cases, decades. December 26, 2013 GREATER MEDIA NEWSPAPERS • www.pmnews.com NS SENTINEL 7

STARTING 7AM THURSDAY AFTER SALE

THE FIRST 300 SHOPPERS RECEIVE A $20 BONUS CARD TO USE ON A PURCHASE OF $40 OR MORE 7AM THURSDAY " 10AM FRIDAY .» > USE IT ON SPECIALS OR EVEN COSMETICS STOREWIDE CLEARANCE 60%-80% TOTAL SAVINGS WHENiYOU USE YOUR SAVINGS PASS 20% OFF SALE & CLEARANCE ITEMS* PRESENT THIS SAVINGS PASS TO YOUR SALES ASSOCIATE THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26 THROUGH WEDNESDAY. JANUARY I

'NOT VALID ON a-DAY SPECIALS, WOMEN'S & MEN'S DENIM EVENT, WOMEN'S SUIT & SUIT SEPARATES EVENT, DRESS EVENT & SMART VALUE ITEMS- This LORD & TAYLOR Savings Pass also excludes SALE AND CLEARANCE Hume from: BCBG/BCBOMaxA^ia, Folli Follie, Hanky Panky, Papyrus, Spanx. St. John, Theory, Under Armour & Ugg; men's Bruun & Stengade, Buffalo, Bugatti, Cole Haan Shoes, Diesel, Ecco, Fred Perry, Gravers, oil Hugo Boss, John Varvstos USA, Lacoste, Marc New York Outerwear, Merrell, Pure, Strellson, Ted Baker, Tommy Bahama, Victortnox. Vlnce Camuto & premium denim; kids' Guess, Polo Ralph Lauren, boys' dresswear; DEPARTMENTS: Women's cashmere; cosmetics, fragrances, beauty accessories; luggage; all Fine Watches, designer jewelry & special event promotions in Fine Jewelry; Fifth Avenue Swarcvski Shop; charity related merchandise; Beauty Salon, restaurants, store services, gift cards, candy & gourmet. Cannot be combined with any other Savings Pass. Not valid on Limited-Day Specials, selected special sale events Of prior purchases. Bonus savings % applied to reduced prices. Online exclusions may differ; see website for details. This Savings Pass must be presented at the register at time of purchase to receive Savings Pass discount. Not valid on telephone or internet orders. Not valid at L&T Outlet stores.

LORDANDTAYLOR.COM Always free shipping on online orders over $99 Charge it with your Lord Sb Taylor credit card. We U1.HU accept American Exprestt*, MasterCard*, Visa* ami the Discover* Cord No adjustments in prior sak' purchases. .Suit' ends Wednesday, Jauuary i, won*, oxeept for clearance tterns and where specified. All offers, unlenH otherwise specified, art* not available? at Lord & Taylor Outlet Stores, Advertised merchandise may be available al sale prices in upcoming events. No adjustments to prior sale purchases. Our regular and original prices aro offering prices only and may or may nut huve resulted in salon. For the Lord A Taylor nearest you. call i Boo sw$ 7440, any time, any day, or vinlt lordandtaylor.com. 8 SENTINEL NS GREATER MEDIA NEWSPAPERS • www.gmnews.com December 26, 2013 Debris in curbside leaf piles hinders manpower, machinery he Middlesex County Improvement fact one of our contractors found out the Authority's Division of Recycling is hard way just last season," Windas said. Tappealing to residents to be mindful "On top of the drawbacks for our machin- of debris left in curbside leaf piles. ery, the tedious task of sorting out garbage As of late, workers sifting through au- consumes an operator's time, slowing down tumn's excess foliage at the Quarry Lane material processing." composting facility Compost from in North Brunswick the leaves is made have made a daily available to munici- regimen of sidelining palities that partici- and stockpiling pate in the garbage from the leaf-recycling pro- heaps. gram, free of "It's like a mu- charge, and often to seum out there with county residents by all of the things extension of their they're pulling from local officials. the piles. We're see- In 2013, area SCOTT FRIEDMAN ing everything from communities were PHOTO COURTESY OF THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY Qn {ne recejvjntr end Styrofoam cups to IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY plastic bottles and of 1,105 cubic yards Folk dance of discarded tools, like This Quarry Lane windrow turner allowed the county-provided The Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission presented Its "Folk Dances of a forgotten rake or a Middlesex County Improvement Authority's compost, a nutrient- India" program at the Monroe Senior Center on Dec. 7. broken shovel," said Recycling Division to process more than rich organic soil ad- Ed Windas, division 1,000 cubic tons of compost at its yard waste ditive that bears an recycling manager. s'te in 2013. average market Windrow turners price of about $20 a North Brunswick offers preschool programs are heavy machines that are used at the cubic yard. The North Brunswick Department of days from Jan. 8 to March 14. The cost is county's yard waste site to straddle and then "This is just another way we're helping Parks, Recreation & Community Services $220 for residents or $230 for nonresidents. mix rows of leaves, which in Quarry Lane's taxpayers save money, either directly to the is accepting registration for its preschool "A.M. Adventures" for 4- and 5-year- case, typically span 12 feet wide and 6 feet municipality or indirectly to the residents. programs, which will be held at the Sabella olds will be held 9-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays tall and trail about 250 feet in length. As we've all learned from the recent reces- Park annex, 1453 Cozzens Lane, North and Fridays from Jan. 8 to March 14. The "The bigger issue is that some of the sion, every little bit helps," said Middlesex Brunswick. cost is $240 for residents or $250 for non- metal objects we've been finding can de- County Freeholder and MCIA liaison Carol "Partners at Play" for 2-year-olds will be residents. stroy the flail on a windrow turner. Repairs Barrett Bellante. held 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thursdays from Jan. Medical forms must be completed by a and part replacements on these monstrous For more information, visit 9 to March 13. The cost is $ 110 for residents physician and are due on the first day of machines can be expensive, an inconvenient www.mciauth.com. or $ 120 for nonresidents. class. "Terrific Threes" for 3-year-olds will be For more information, call 732-247- held noon to 2 p.m. Wednesdays and Fri- 0922, ext. 475. Ex-fire commissioner charged Collection of Christmas trees to begin Jan. 2 with theft of nearly $700,000 Christmas tree collection will begin on should be placed at the curb of single-fam- Jan. 2 in South Brunswick. ily residences. Those residents living in SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A former cutor's office determined that Hoens wrote Trees must be free of adornment, bags multifamily developments should place fire commissioner in the township was checks from the fire district in various and metal items, including stands; and trees next to the nearest dumpster enclosure. charged with stealing almost $700,000 amounts between October 2009 and No- from South Brunswick Fire District 3 over vember 2012, and deposited the funds in a three-year period while he served as personal accounts. The amount of the theft treasurer. totaled $695,759, according to Carey. Looking for 50 Homeowners Charles Hoens III, 60, of South Bail for Hoens was set at $50,000. to Qualify for a FREE Brunswick, was charged Dec. 19 with one "Corruption on any level will not be count of theft after he surrendered to the tolerated. In addition to prosecuting those Home Solar System Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office, ac- who violate their duty to serve the public, cording to a press release from Middlesex when money is stolen from taxpayers, we County Acting Prosecutor Andrew C. will work diligently in our attempts to • Own Your Own Home Carey. The charge followed a yearlong in- trace and recover the ill-gotten gains," vestigation. Carey said. • Have a Southernly-Facing Roof Investigator Donald Heck of the prose- • Little to No Shading • Pay an Electric Bill Classes will be held at Brier Hill Court BUSINESS BRIEFS D-6, East Brunswick. Class size is limited. The U.S. Government and State of New Jersey have financial For more information, call 732-254- incentives that provide homeowners the opportunity to Dr. Ken Freedman and Heidi Scanlon 6070 or visit www.NJSchoolofReiki.com. replace your electric provider with solar power. have established the New Jersey School of Reiki to train Reiki practitioners. Noodles & Company will be giving Root Diagnostics Solar is now qualifying 50 homes for a FREE home A 2,500-year-old healing art, Reiki is a away free bowls of its Wisconsin Mac & solar system. Call 732-974-8874 to see if your home qualifies! form of massage therapy that is used in the Cheese to diners 13 and under who present healing process and one's overall well- a 2013 photo with Santa Claus. ROOF DIAGNOSTICS being. The offer is valid through Dec. 31 at its Reiki practitioners can work in a physi- two locations at 683 Route 18 south in East cian's office, hospital, spa, wellness center Brunswick and at the Monmouth Mall, 180 732-974-8874 S>7*LAR or private practice. Route 35 south, Eatontown. December 26, 2013 GREATER MEDIA NEWSPAPERS • www.gmnews.com NS SENTINEL 9

ESTEE LAUDER/• CHOOSE YOUR GIFT WITH YOUR ESTEE LAUDER PURCHASE OF $45 OR MORE WORTH OVER $165

OUR BESTSELLERS Our exclusive travel bag in an original Lilly Pulitzer print is filled with everything you love.

CHOOSE Your eye creme and deluxe gift size moisturizer: Advanced Time Zone Eye Creme and Creme (Anti Wrinkle) or Resilience Lift Eye Creme and Creme (Lifting and Firming)

PLUS • Sumptuous Mascara • Pure Color Eyeliner • Pure Color Lipstick • Deluxe Pure Color Eye Shadow Palette (8 shades for day/night) • Exclusive Lilly Pulitzer Print Cosmetics Bag

JOIN US at the Estcc Lander counter to learn more and enjoy a free skincare consultation.

MAY WE SUGGEST: NEW REVITALIZING SUPREME MULTI-ACTION CREME, 1 OZ., $50; 1.7 OZ., $75 lhe first high-performance anti-aging creme with intuiGen Technology that knows your skin's needs. In just 4 weeks, 92% of women in a clinical test showed significantly firmer skin.

L O II I) A N UTAVLOR.CO M Always Free Shipping on online cosmetics O fragrance orders over $49 To order by phone, call Lord & Taylor 1-800-223 7110 any day. any ttrae. At all Lord & Taylor stores. Quantities arc limited. One gift per customer, please; while supplies la»t. No duplicate choices. 10 SENTINEL NS GREATER MEDIA NEWSPAPERS • www.gmnews.com December 26, 2013 OPINION Mug shot bill advances he state Assembly has ap- increasing confusion as to the iden- proved legislation that tity of the actual person arrested. Twould stop the release of "The purpose offered for the ex- suspected criminals' mug shots to emption, as set forth in the state- the public and, in doing so, pre- ment accompanying the bill, is to vent the publication of those pho- '... protect the reputations of ar- tos in newspapers. restees who have not been found Currently, suspects are pho- guilty of the crimes for which they tographed upon booking, and that were arrested by eliminating ready image is made available to the pub- access to their mug shots.' There is, lic. The measure would permit the however, already a mechanism in release of a photo only upon con- place to accomplish this — ex- viction of a crime. Bill A3906, pungement. which passed in a 70-10 vote, now "Furthermore, the bill does not heads to the Senate. achieve its stated goal. To illustrate, Arguments pro and con include there is nothing prohibiting the pub- rights to privacy and protection of lication of a high school yearbook, suspects' rights versus the public's Facebook or any other photo of the right to know — the rights of a arrested individual. Moreover, as small segment of the state popula- noted above, very specific informa- tion measured against the public tion regarding the arrested individ- good. ual is already subject to disclosure under OPRA in furtherance of this DYLAN VARGAS What about the criminal who The Monmouth University Concert Chorus performs on the Grand Staircase at Wilson Hail as part of Winter uses a phony name to commit his state's express public policy of openness and transparency in gov- Song on Dec. 12. The annual holiday program, a tradition on the West Long Branch campus, is presented by crimes? When his or her photo is the Department of Music & Theatre Arts. published, other victims may ernment." come forward. Is that not a public- In a final point. White wrote, service that supersedes the rights "Providing the public with access to of the suspect? a photographic image of the person And there is the plight of a per- arrested — alone or in conjunction Put on a happy face son with the same name as the ac- with some or all of the myriad of cused. Doesn't the publication of accessible information on an ar- e have come to the end of Perhaps the boom that carried falling apart — they remain in the the suspect's photo clear up any restee, as described above — pro- another year of news this area from the 1960s into the same sorry state for years, or until confusion over which John or Jane vides a layer of protection to those Wgathering in communities early 2000s reached its natural con- an emergency forces the hand of the Doe was arrested? with the same or similar names to in Monmouth, Ocean and Middle- clusion. I cannot say when the next state or a municipality. Planning The New Jersey Press Associa- the person arrested. In this day and sex counties. Greater Media News- "up" period will commence, but I and paying for repairs and im- tion, which represents most weekly, age, and in a state as densely and di- papers' staff writers have authored certainly do not believe we are there provements to the region's infra- daily and digital newspapers in the versely populated as New Jersey, it thousands of articles about the is- now. structure appears to have become a state, opposes the legislation. is common for numerous individu- sues of the day and the people who These days, municipal officials way of the past. In an eloquent statement to the als to have the same or similar contribute to the towns where we get excited when any type of com- Not only are many people living Assembly, New Jersey Press Asso- names. Providing a copy of a pho- live and work. mercial enterprise comes to town. paycheck to paycheck, so are some ciation Executive Director George tograph, such as a mug shot, of a Despite the asser- Officials continue to municipalities and counties, and H. White wrote: person who was arrested assures tions by some people claim that the pursuit of perhaps the state. that those hearing or seeing just a "Respectfully, the bill (I) is con- that the local economy is ratables will have a pos- This is a pessimistic outlook, I name of an individual will not con- continuing to recover itive impact on property know, but I think this view needs to trary to New Jersey's longstanding, fuse a person with the same or sim- strong public policy of open gov- from the Great Reces- taxes, but ratables have be put in front of our readers. Peo- ilar name with the actual person sion of several years ago, been coming to this re- ple trudge on in their lives, facing ernment, including ready access to arrested, thereby 'protecting] the government records, as set forth in I believe that the facts in gion for decades and their own daily challenges, trying to reputation' of those who have not front of me tell a differ- property taxes have only get from one day to the next, con- OPRA (Open Public Records Act]; been arrested over those who have." (2) does not achieve its stated goal ent story. gone in one direction — vinced they cannot have an impact up. on the big picture. of "protecting the reputations of ar- Let us hope that clearer heads Vacant retail and of- restees who have not been found prevail and the legislation dies a fice space dots just about Is there any resident Are we in the midst of our na- guilty"; (3) conceals from the pub- natural death. From our standpoint, every highway in our who believes anything tion's history, with a chance to re- lic critical information and stifles there is no reason for the state Sen- three-county coverage an elected official has to deem ourselves and change our accurate and legitimate reporting on ate to waste its time debating the area. Many shopping say anymore? path? Or are we at the beginning of matters of public interest and con- merits of the measure. There are centers throughout the "Ratables will make the end of a grand experiment in cern; and (4) has the potential for more pressing matters to attend to region do not appear to your property taxes go democracy and achievement ? in New Jersey. be at 100 percent capac- down." It hasn't hap- If I could predict the future, I ity. Signs offering leases on avail- pened yet. would have had all the correct num- able space seem to be the primary "If you like your medical plan, bers in that multimillion dollar lot- Editorial: 732-3S8-52OO, ext. 8233 you can keep it." It doesn't look like tery last week, and I would be Sentinel Fax: 732-780-4192 reading material as I drive to and Email: [email protected] that promise will pan out for mil- writing this column from a beach in ^^| A Greater Media Newspaper from work each day. Sports Email: [email protected] Planning Board agendas, which lions of Americans. Bali. As things turned out, 21 co- Jennifer Amalo Managing Editor Display Advertising: 732-358-5200 for most of the past three decades "Don't worry, that development workers and I will share $9 in win- Fax: 732-780-4257 Tim Morris Email: [email protected] had been filled with applications for won't make traffic worse than it is nings, and I will be in a New Jersey Sports Coordinator retail and residential development, today." Have you sat in a traffic jam bar on Dec. 31. All in all, not too Donna Kenyon Delivery problems? bad a place to be. Executive Editor Call circulation at 800-989-9969 or email: are almost barren. That is not to say on Route 9, Route 18 or Route 35 Ben S. CannizzJro [email protected] that some applications that were ap- lately? Obviously, in some cases, Happy New Year. General Manager h Publisher before noon on Friday. proved in the past are not starting to someone miscalculated the impact Volume 21, Number 22 be built now. but there certainly of development. Mark Rosman is a managing Online at www.gmnews.com & ws.gmnews.com NJPA seems to be a lack of energy, a At the same time, the infrastruc- editor with Greater Media Newspa- The Sentinel is published Thursday by the Sentinel Publishing Co., P.O. Box 950, Manalapan, N| malaise, that has overtaken our once- ture in the region is continuing to pers. He may be reached by email 07726. For mail subscription informatton, call 800-989-9969. vibrant central New Jersey region. deteriorate. Roads and bridges are at [email protected]. December 26,2013 GREATER MEDIA NEWSPAPERS • wvm.gmnews.com NS SENTINEL 11 Brooks Crossing teacher receives excellence award SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Blair community, taking her to meetings and Eiseman, a teacher at Brooks Crossing Ele- after-school activities. mentary School, has been named a recipi- "Stressful experiences were always ent of this year's Cooperating Teacher made easier knowing that I had her sup- Excellence Award by port," she said. Rider University's "On my last day, we Teacher Leadership Com- were both crying, and munity. she gave me a big hug. The award, currently in When the children its third year, recognizes asked why we were educators who provided crying, Ms. Eiseman exemplary mentorship to a explained how student Rider student teacher. teaching was the last Eiseman was nomi- step of my college ca- reer, and it was emo- nated for the award by Pediatric Dental Carefor Infants, Children & Teenager Rider student teacher Jes- tional for me and sica Manka. rewarding for her to be Orthodontic Carefor leenagers and Adults In her nomination let- a part of this journey. I ter, Manka wrote, "On my know that I had the very first day, 1 knew I had most supportive coop- erating teacher anyone a special experience and B|a|r Eiseman teacher awaiting me. She could ever be lucky created a desk for me with a poem that the enough to have." children wrote. Next to it was a card and a Eiseman, who graduated from Rider in bamboo plant for luck. She insisted that 'the 2005, was presented with a plaque at the The Community only way to learn it is to live it.' " Rider University Student Teacher Wrap-Up Manka said Eiseman supported her Celebration. every day and involved her in the school That Treats BEAR CREEK You Like FAMILY! A SENIOR LIVING American Legion breaks own COMMUNITY record with Toys for Tots drive • Assisted Living • Memory Care • Respite Care SOUTH BRUNSWICK — American Corps Reserve program distributes more 24-Hour Nursing - Bed & Breakfast Style Fine Dining Legion Post 401 had its most successful than 400 million toys to more than 188 Toys for Tots drive ever this season. million needy children, according to Comlimentary Transportation- Exquisite Suites Residents donated more than $1,000 Cooper. worth of toys. "The success of this program depended Vibrant Life Enrichment & Social Programs "The response from our members and on the generosity of our members and the community was just terrific," said community," he said. Gary Cooper, post commander. "Through this program, the Post 401 HAVE YOU "We asked that everyone coming to our family and the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve HEARD? post during the holidays bring donations aim to unite all members of our commu- with them, and did they ever." nity in a common cause — that of giving This year marks the 66th year of the some happiness and hope to less fortunate Toys for Tots program. The U.S. Marine children in our area." Your Neighbors Now Residents encouraged to sign up live Here! for new emergency alert system By THOMAS CASTLES vices in place. So next time, even in small Staff Writer power outages, we can get information out esidents are encouraged to partake in to you," Ricciardi said. a new communication network Customers can sign up to receive alerts aimed at preparing local residents for that provide information on upcoming Find Us On R storms, specific details on outages in emer- future emergency situations. Facebook JCP&L representative Jerry Ricciardi gency situations and information particular said his employer found itself on the re- to a customer's account, including bill pay- ceiving end of considerable anger after sev- ments and meter reading schedules. eral thousand customers were literally left After signing up for alerts, customers Schedule Your Complimentary Lunch & Tour Today/ in the dark following weeklong power out- can choose to be notified by email, phone ages after superstorm Sandy hit the area on or text message. Oct. 29, 2012. He spoke during a council "Residents deserve to know how long a BEAR CREEK ASSISTED LIVING meeting in East Brunswick in December. power outage is going to be and what they 291 VILLAGE ROAD EAST, WEST WINDSOR, NJ 08550 "We've taken a lot of advice, criticism can expect," Ricciardi said. and recommendations from many of our JCP&L plans to have emergency situa- 609.918.1075 tions assessed within 48-72 hours. municipalities and customers. We're start- www.bearcreekassistedliving.com ing to put a lot more communication de- To sign up for alerts, visit www.jcpl.com. 12 SENTINEL NS GREATER MEDIA NEWSPAPERS • www.gmnews.com December 26, 2013 WRATHS

AT CONVENTION HALL January 25, 2O14

please drink responsibly

$35 ADVANCE TWO SESSIONS $40 DOORS PIUS APPLICABLE SERVICE CHARGES AMD FEES TICKETS MORE INFO

PRESENTED BY CLAYTON

The RAT ROCKS!\ iCircle December 26, 2013 GREATER MEDIA NEWSPAPERS • www.gmnews.com NS SENTINEL 13 Bingo culture attracts a crowd have been doing something once a number." And even if the sign says bingo month at night for the past several will start at 8 p.m., the action really starts at Imonths. It is something I had no idea I 7:40 p.m. with the early bird game. would ever be doing. My life is different now than it was a few I am volunteering at a local bingo game months ago. Being a newly single empty- and learning how to be a bingo caller. nester leads one to explore different oppor- And I like it. No, really — I do. tunities — like being a bingo volunteer. So I enjoy being around the people who run here 1 am, exploring my options. the game, and I like seeing and To think that I used to hang speaking with the bingo players out at places like the Stone Pony who come out week after week to in Asbury Park and the Brighton spend some money to try to win Bar in Long Branch watching some money. rock bands on stage, and now I Hundreds of dollars are on the am sitting on a stage calling line each week, and the thought of bingo numbers and handing out coming up a winner and making money for a winning letter "H" some easy cash obviously keeps on a bingo card when the third people interested in and excited Tuesday of the month rolls about playing a game that most of around is a bit strange. us played as children. If you have not played bingo It has been fun learning about since you were a child and you the bingo culture — seeing people are looking for something fun to who sit in the same seat each do one or two nights a week, I week, who set up their good luck would suggest that you check charms in the same order, and who make out a local bingo game. In most cases, the funny noises with a bell or a rubber chicken funds being raised help to support a house when certain numbers are called during a of worship or a community organization game. that can use the money. Here are some of the things I have Just don't yell at me if I call N-40 when learned since I became a bingo volunteer: 1 am not supposed to. I'm still learning, you For some bingo games, you do not need to know. call any numbers in the "N" category, and if you do, the players will yell at you. There Mark Rosman is a managing editor with are extra moneymakers called "starburst Greater Media Newspapers. He may be cards," "shamrock cards" and a "powerball reached at gmntnews® gmnews.com.

SAVE SOME PHOTOS BY STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR WINTER GREEN Chopping blocks mm With the assistance of Master Y. Kim of World Champion's K Taekwondo, two-year-old Filip Lewicki of Monmouth Junction, at top, participates in a taekwondo exercise at the South Brunswick Public Library on Dec. 19. Andrew Grim, 4, above, takes his turn at DEADLINE: MONDAY, 12 NOON chopping a board in half. (* Additional charges apply for each additional line.) RUNS IN ALL 10 PUBLICATIONS American Legion holds annual essay contest IN MONMOUTH & MIDDLESEX COUNTIES The American Legion Safety Essay Coverage of topic, grammar, neatness, Contest, sponsored by Post 401 in Mon- spelling, originality and genera] appearance To place your ad please call, fax or e-mail mouth Junction, is open to any South will be factors in the judging. Handwritten Brunswick student in sixth, seventh or essays receive extra credit. 732-358-5200 eighth grade who attends a public, private The essay must also be certified by the Fax 732-780-4678 • [email protected] or parochial school. child's teacher. The topic of the essay is "What Safety Mail essays to Post 401, P.O. Box 82, WE ACCEPT V-MC-AMEX-DIS Means to Me." The essay must be 300-450 148 Major Road, Monmouth Junction, NJ Greater Media Newspapers words and written on a computer, typewriter 08852. Deadline for submission is Jan. 10. News Traiwcttpt Suburb*! or by hand, as long as it is legible. Tri-T«ni News Imt Branundt SmMutl tjunnhur. Huh. North South BnimuHcli VMrnel IndcfKtKkfil ' Alhntkvtlk Donated prom dresses, tuxedos to be collected "I/cut focal Connection" The South Brunswick High School Any donated dresses can be dropped off Viking Closet's third annual "Sisterhood in the Viking Closet donation bin in the of the Traveling Prom Dresses" prom main lobby of the high school, 750 Ridge dress and tuxedo collection will be held Road, Monmouth Junction. Dec. 2 to March 13. 14 SENTINEL NS GREATER MEDIA NEWSPAPERS • www.gmnews.com December 26, 2013 Voices of Ithacans to harmonize Medicinal marijuana dispensary for a cappella concert this winter officially opens in Woodbridge main stage concerts, the men of Ithacap- By THOMAS CASTLES By STELLA MORRISON 'Three years ago, the Garden State was Staff Writer pella also enjoy bringing their talent to Staff Writer making great moves legislatively by allowing schools in the form of interactive singing EAST BRUNSWICK — A group boast- he third medicinal marijuana dispen- the use of medical marijuana in New Jersey ing all-purpose vocal chords, wicked dance workshops designed to educate and inspire because it became the first largely populated musicians of all ages, Lesser said. sary in New Jersey has opened for moves and some over-the-top brotherly love business in Woodbridge. state on the East Coast to do so," he said. will grace the stage at the East Brunswick With funding from the East Brunswick T "This was a historical stepping stone in the Garden State Dispensary held a ribbon- Performing Arts Center on Jan. 3 as part of Education Foundation (EBEF), the men's cutting ceremony Dec. 4 to formally recog- medical marijuana industry, and we knew it the East Brunswick school district's Arts In ensemble will conduct three classes for the nize the facility's ability to grow and was something we had to be a part of." Education series. district's secondary vocal students at East Weisser, who runs other medicinal mari- Brunswick High School, Churchill Junior dispense medicinal marijuana. It is the first Ithacappella — Ithaca College's all- facility to open in central New Jersey. juana facilities along with his father Michael, male, a cappella chorus — was founded in High School and Hammarskjold Middle stated his belief in medicinal marijuana as a School, Lesser said. "Some people may say that medicinal 1966 by four young men who shared a pas- marijuana is an issue, but frankly, I don't way to treat certain debilitating diseases. sion for intricate choral arrangements. It has In each workshop, students will have an "I have firsthand seen seizures stopped in opportunity to ask members questions about think so," Woodbridge Mayor John McCor- since grown to become a top tier national mac said. their tracks," he said. act, conducting two tours a year. practice and technique. At the upper levels, "Many patients have made significant 100 students will rehearse for a mass finale "It was controversial up until 2009, Kick-started as a pseudo-barbershop when the state passed a law to legalize six progress with their health because of this quartet, Ithacappella has burgeoned into a to be performed during the group's Jan. 3 amazing plant. We are now tapping into a new show. plants [alternative treatment centers]. That's fearlessly genre-spanning group, drawing when the controversy ended. Then it be- wave of medicine — and the future is green." inspiration from current radio hits as well Ithacappella takes the stage Jan. 3 at The facility began to see patients last 8 p.m. came a simple decision of where to locate as old-school classics. these businesses." month after receiving the final permits to According to the group's website, while This marks the sixth year of the district's operate. It is capable of accommodating all Arts in Education Series, organized by The Woodbridge facility is located on the sound and size of the group may have Route 1 north in a building that previously 1,500 registered patients in the state, ac- grown with time, one thing remains con- Lesser and funded by the EBEF. cording to Garden State Dispensary attor- Other concert dates include the annual housed an electronics store but has re- stant — its members' dedication to putting mained empty for several years. ney Yale Galanter. on high-energy, fun shows for the entire Night of Jazz on March 26 and the New Jer- "I made the case early on that this would Galanter said he believes the number of family. sey Symphony String Quartet Festival and patients registered with the program is too Concert on April 28. fix up an eyesore on a state highway," Mc- Not keen to limit their enthusiasm to Cormac said. low. "[AroundJ 70,000 people drive by here, "The state has 9 million people; that and I'd like them to see something nice in number [of registered patients] is too Woodbridge." small," Galanter said. Items for Community Bulletin Board may be emailed to [email protected]. They also Garden State Dispensary President David "If you're suffering from a debilitating, may be faxed to 732-780-4192 or mailed to North & South Brunswick Sentinel, P.O. Box 950, Weisser called the grand opening "the day of life-threatening illness and you think med- Manalapan, NJ 07726. three years of dedication coming full circle." ical marijuana can help you, talk to your doctor. If your doctor kicks you to the curb and says 'no,' find another doctor. Encour- age your doctors to enroll in the program. "Patients should register with the program so they can take advantage of this very valu- able, curing, life-saving product if they meet Give the Gift of Health the criteria." According to the New Jersey Depart- Gift Certificates Available! ment of Health website, 12 doctors of vary- ing specialties in Middlesex County are *• ^** JOIN US...FOR OUR registered to write prescriptions for the me- dicinal marijuana program. -£.«-**!** HOLIDAY SPE ahy The Woodbridge facility joins one in $ Montclair, Essex County, and another in smoothie Egg Harbor Township, Atlantic County. new clients only Under the state medical marijuana program 1off enacted in 2010, six facilities are slotted to Retro Fitness open statewide. N. Brunswick • 732-297-5213 With new membership Most present coupon. Ssr- fteiro Fitness lor details. Cannot be combined with other otters. Offer ffltptrea V31/14. Bazaar to support boy's cancer fight Tons of Cardio Retro Blends* Smoothie Bar Something for Everyone! BONUS 1 FREE MONTH Kids Count Child Center, 1308 English- when you join in December town Road, Old Bridge, will host a Winter It's time for you to loin the small processing tveappties Benefit Bazaar 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 11 to Retro Fitness /i raise funds for 4-year-old Michael (Mikey) most affordable gym ever! Quinlan Jr. ' Full access to all Retro Fitness locations Mikey, who was diagnosed with stage 4 • Tons of cardio w/ personal LCD TVs neuroblastoma in November 2013, is being • Sweat ofl the calories while enjoying your 223 Norm Center Drive treated at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York City. favorite movies in our Retro Theatre off Commerce Blvd. betilwl CVS 3-day VIP • Personal Training Available Item donations for the bazaar will be ac- North Brunswick cepted through Jan. 6. Interested individuals • Tanning & massage available guest pass 732-297-5213 for up to 4 people may call Kids Count at 732-723-9416 for a • Chiropractic services available free list of needed items. Retro Fitness • Retro Blends* smoothie bar All proceeds from the bazaar will be do- • Live and virtual classes N. Brunswick • 732-297-5213 Mon.-Fri. 5am-11pm First-time visitors only. Must be 18+ yrs of age nated to the Zambardi-Quinlan family via • Child sitting available Sat. & Sun. 7am-7pm and a local resident with valid photo ID. See Retro www.gofundme.com/mikeynation. • Corporate rates available Fitness for details Oiler expires 1/31/14. J December 26, 2013 GREATER MEDIA NEWSPAPERS • www.gmneivs.com NS SENTINEL 15

NEQJ c ERR h tttittmtit jiiiititmi iumiHHi ittt PINSTRIPE s. BOWL d

10:00AM PRE-GAME COVERWGE 12:00PM RUTGERS - NOTRE D^ 4:00PM FOOTBALL USA

MOVING UP AND I\/IO SATURDAY, DECEMBER S1ST AT NO THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26TH AT 6P. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28TH AT 9AM

f The Voice of Rutgers Football WCTCAM.COM 16 SENTINEL NS GREATER MEDIA NEWSPAPERS • mvw.gmnews.com December 26, 2013 the existing data center. State Park on Fresh Ponds Road — was held Bloomberg Michael Kataryniak, traffic engineer for Dec. 18, with no public opposition made. Registration opens (Continued from page 1) the site, said that when conducting the traf- Paul Prodromo, vice chair of the Plan- fic study, he had to think about the traffic in ning Board, told the applicants that he was for preschool classes There will be 200,(X)0 square feet of new the future, so the plan was adjusted to in- concerned about the environmental impact office-building construction with new park- clude a projected 8 percent growth in popu- the site construction will have on the area. Residents and nonresidents can sign ing lots, new stormwater management sys- lation in the surrounding area. He said IBM's manufacturing plant was up now for the South Brunswick Depart- tems and revised traffic patterns. Thanks to a land swap agreement be- there in the 1950s. The facility manufactured ment of Parks & Recreation 2014 Winter The project will be broken down into dif- tween the township and the state Department computer tabulation cards, printer ribbons Recreation Preschool Programs. ferent phases. The first phase involves the of Environmental Protection (DEP), he said and other information-handling machine Deadline for registration is Jan. 8. construction of the maintenance building. the extension of Route 522 between Route products. Chlorinated solvents were used, Programs include "Rough & Ready The second phase includes a 500-kilowatt 130 and Cranbury-South River Road (Route especially for punch card and ink operations. 2s" for 2- to 3-year-olds; "Messy Play," solar field and fuel storage tanks, plus two 535) will improve traffic in the area. As a result, chlorinated volatile organic "Just You and Me" or "Dance & underground water-storage tanks for emer- The new extension, which involves the compounds were detected in the township's Rhythm" for 3- to 4-year-olds; and "Al- gency cooling in case they are disconnected construction of a connector from Route 522 supply well in 1977. phabet Soup" or "Movin' & Groovin' " from the municipal supply. The demolition to Fresh Ponds Road, is expected to alleviate IBM. through the U.S. Environmental for 3- to 5-year olds. of two existing vacant buildings will be in- commercial truck traffic in residential areas. Protection Agency, took efforts to clean the To access the online registration and cluded in the third phase, making room for With the connector, vehicles will be able to site in the 1970s and 1980s by removing un- for more information on fees, program new office space that will be built in the near go straight from Route 522 to Route 535 and derground storage tanks and treating descriptions, dates and times, visit future. onto the New Jersey Turnpike. Kataryniak groundwater. As recent as 2009, IBM was www.sbtnj.net, click the "Recreation" The fourth phase is the construction of said it should be completed by April. investigating the potential for vapor intru- tab and follow the link to the Commu- the DocuTech building, with the fifth phase Ron Schmalz, public information officer sion into indoor air for on- and off-site build- nity Pass-South Brunswick site. involving the construction of the new office for South Brunswick, said the public hear- ings. Credit card payments will be ac- buildings with a main access road, stormwa- ing for the land swap — where the DEP is Mayor Frank Gambatese, who sits on the cepted online. Those interested can also ter basin and parking. The sixth and final giving the township an approximately 5-acre Planning Board, said he is glad to see that bring a check or cash to the recreation phase is a 90,(X)0-square-foot extension of portion of a 30-acre parcel of Pigeon Swamp Bloomberg is investing. office in the Community Center at Woodlot Park within five business days. Checks should be made payable to South Brunswick Township. If paying by mail, send to South Brunswick Parks & Recre- KEEP THE POWER ON DURING ation, P.O. Box 190, Monmouth Junc- tion, NJ 08852. THE HOLIDAY SEASON For more information, call 732-329- 4000, ext. 7671. For All Your Backup Power ON CAMPUS Thomas Quigley of Dayton graduated from Millersville University of Pennsylva- Needs Choose nia on Dec. 15 with a bachelor's degree in industry and technology.

• We Are N.J.'s First Generac PowerPro Stephanie Mitchell of North Brunswick Premier Dealer, The Highest Level A Dealer graduated cum laude from Millersville Uni- Can Achieve versity of Pennsylvania on Dec. 15 with a bachelor's degree in early childhood. • Over 30 Years Professionally Selling, Installing And Servicing Generators Nancy Dos Santos of North Brunswick graduated from the University of Hartford $ Dec. 8 with a Doctor of Psychology degree 1000 Holiday in clinical psychology. Savings Special Puzzle answers

Automatic Standby Generator * Offer Valid For New Orders Only. Some restrictions may apply. Expires 12/31/13 GENERAC FRPRO

24 HOURS A DAY! 7 DAYS A Wl Fully Bonded & Insured CALL FOR F CONSULTATION 8U-7-C0RBIN Items for Community Bulletin Board may 855-726-7246 be emailed to [email protected]. They also may be faxed to 732-780-4192 or 699 TENNENT ROAD, MANALAPAN • www.corbinelectric.com mailed to North & South Brunswick Sentinel, "NJ's First PowerPro Premier Dealer" LIC.#6419 P.O. Box 950, Manalapan, NJ07726. December 26, 2013 GREATER MEDIA NEWSPAPERS » wvm.gmnews.com NS SENTINEL 17

269 LAKEWOOD FARMINGDALE ROAD FAMILY ICE ARENA ROUTE 547 HOWELL .HOWELLtf Located Vi mile from Exit 31 B off Route 195 m.-

CELEBRATE MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 25 26 27 NflWIAlSXflK THE HOLIDAYS Main: CLOSED! Main: Main: 12:D0pm-6:1Dpm Main: 12:00pm-11 :ODpm 8:30pm-! 1:30pm Pond: 6:30pm-1Q:30pm WITH PUBLIC 10:00am-4:00pm Christmas Day! 11:00am-11:00pm Pfflid:5:00pm-8:20pin Mappy » Main: '' 11:00am-6:00pm SKATING >*' Mam:11:00pm-2:50pm Main: Mam: M8in:11:00pm-6:00pm 8:30pm-11:30pm 12:15pm-3:30pm 6:30pm-11:00pm 7:30pm-11:00pm Ponri: 2:00am-3:30pm Pond:11:00am-12:0BpmE EVERYDAY Pond:3:00pm-8:30pm 10:0Dam-4:0Dpm 10:00am-8:00pm Pond: 6:00pm-7:30pni 5:00pm-11:30pm 6:00pm-11:30pm f SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE T© mm & imssn w stmm MOCMMS nsutntw #AN. «, aoi4i jent m-ium ©a mm m> rni mm now MSM • In House Hockey League • Ice Arena Memberships • Learn to Play Hockey • Group & Special Events (skates provided) • Birthday Parties • Learn tO Skate (skates provided) PUBLIC SKATING EVERYDAY^ Visit www.howelliceworld.com for schedule.' (Times subject to change) ^ Of $2.00 OFF Buy Any 6" or Foot II! Long Sub & Get 1 FREE PUBLIC SKATING SESSION (of Equal or Lesser Value) Now through Dec. 31, 2013 with the purchase of a 30 oz. Drink (Does not include skate rental) ^J Valid through Dec. 31, 2013 H• Cannouannot bDe comDinecombinead witwitnh ananyy otne otherr oneofferr . i i Cannot be combined with any other offer

, 18 SENTINEL NS GREATER MEDIA NEWSPAPERS • www.gmnews.com December 26, 2013

Planetarium features holiday and winter shows he Robert J. Novins Planetar- show that explores some cultural fes- sky over New Jersey and the mythi- Visit the website for playlists. ium, on the Ocean County tivals and takes a closer look at the cal story of Orion's constellation. All shows run about one hour. TCollege (OCC) Main Campus, most famous mystery of the season: Shows are 1 p.m. Dec. 26, 27, 30 and Attendees should arrive 15 minutes College Drive, Toms River, is offering the star of wonder. Also, learn about 31, and Jan. 11 and 25; and 7 p.m. prior to showtime. There is no ad- a variety of holiday, children's, laser the season's constellations and visi- Dec. 28, and Jan. 3,4, 11 and 25, and mittance or readmittance once the and seasonal shows through Feb. 1. ble planets in the current night sky. Feb 1. show has begun. The planetarium Children's shows Shows are 2:30 p.m. on Dec. 26. 27. Full dome shows opens at 11 a.m. for daytime shows. "One World, One Sky: Big Bird's 28, 30 and 31, and Jan. 4; 8:30 p.m. "Dawn of the Space Age," for Admission per show is $10 for Adventure," for children age 10 and Dec. 27 and 28, and Jan. 4. children age 10 and over, relives the adults; $8 for seniors age 60 and under. Sesame Street's Big Bird and "Laser Holiday" is a family con- early days of space exploration, from over, and for OCC Rewards mem- Elmo explore the night sky with Hu cert show featuring holiday favorites the launch of Sputnik to the Ameri- bers with card; and $7 for children Hu Zhu, a Muppet from China. A live such as "Rudolph the Red Nosed can Gemini, Apollo and shuttle pro- age 12 and under, unless otherwise presenter will give a brief tour of the Reindeer," "Jingle Bell Rock" and grams. Shows are 2:30 p.m. Jan. 11, noted. The family pack is $35 and in- night sky over New Jersey so others. Shows are at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 18 and 25, and Feb. 1; and 8:30 p.m. cludes two adults and three children. children can learn where to look for 26; 4 p.m. Dec. 26, 27, 28, 30 and Jan. 10, 11, 17, 24, 25 and 31, and Tickets may be purchased online constellations and visible planets of 31, and Jan. 4; 8:30 p.m. Jan. 3; and Feb. 1. at tickets.ocean.edu. Tickets also go the season. Shows are at 11:30 a.m. 9:45 p.m. Dec 27 and 28. Winter laser fest on sale at the door a half-hour before Dec. 27, 28, 30 and 31; Jan. 4, 11, 18 Sky shows Experience dazzling laser art and the first show. All major credit cards and 25; and Feb. 1. "Wonders of the Seasonal Sky," spectacular digital and analog effects are accepted. No checks. "Secret of the Cardboard for children age 8 and over, is an in- to the background music of "Laser A separate ticket is needed for Rocket," for children age 10 and depth tour of the current sky over Beatles." The show, for family audi- each show. To view more than one under. Two adventurous children use New Jersey. The program explores ences, is set for 7 p.m. Jan. 18. show on a given day, ask for a multi- their imaginations, a refrigerator box the season's constellations, bright The following are not recom- show discount of $1 off per show. and a helpful animated astronomy stars, visible planets, deep-sky ob- mended for children under 15, as the Special group rates are $7 per per- book to take a tour of the solar sys- jects and celestial highlights. Shows shows may contain lyrics that some son and are available for groups of 15 tem. A live presenter will provide a are at 1 p.m. Dec. 28, Jan. 4 and 18, parents find objectionable: or more with advance contract. brief tour of the night sky over New and Feb. 1; 7 p.m. Dec. 27 and "Laser Zeppelin" on Jan. 18 at For more information, call Jersey. Shows are at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 10, 17, 24 and 31. 8:15 p.m.; "Pink Floyd: The Wall" 732-255-0343 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 Dec. 28, Jan 11 and 25, and Feb 1. "Legends of the Night Sky: on Jan. 18 at 9:30 p.m.; and "Pink p.m. Monday through Friday. Holiday shows Orion," for children age 8 and over, Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon" on For recorded show information, "Season of Light" is a family includes a brief tour of the current Jan. 18 at 10:45 p.m. call 732-255-0342. Barnes & Noble Get Something Hand Drawn For You Today! plans January events Barnes & Noble, 869 Route 1 South, North Brunswick, has scheduled the fol- lowing events during January: EMAIL a strategic email marketing initiative will • "Kindness Matters" storytime featur- MARKETING ; expand your reach to a broader audience ing "Llama Llama and the Bully Goat," 11 a.m. Jan. 8 • Linwood Middle School book fair, 6 CREATIVE developing creative solutions for small p.m. Jan. 14 • Cyber-bullying safety tips for educa- SERVICES and large projects tors and parents, 6 p.m. Jan. 16 • "The LEGO movie" hands-on learn- ing event for parents and children, 11 a.m. campaigns building brand awareness and Jan. 25 ADVERTISING supporting your overall marketing objective • Storytime featuring "The Snatcha- book," 11 a.m. Jan. 18 • Storytime featuring "What's Your Fa- vorite Animal," 11 a.m. Jan. 29 SOCIAL ; creating ongoing interaction with your • NOOK assistance, by appointment MARKETING \ customers while reaching new audiences only, every Sunday at 7 p.m., beginning Jan. 5 • Storytime every Sunday at 2 p.m., be- WEBSITE ! design and develop a highly functional ginning Jan. 5 DEVELOPMENT ' website that will showcase your business • Storytime for children and grownups every Wednesday at 11 a.m., beginning Jan. 15 To RSVP for any of the programs, call Contests can be extremely effective as 732-545-7860. CONTESTS : part of a comprehensive marketing plan

Items for Community Bulletin Board 732-833-5100 may be emailed to [email protected]. HAND DRAWN [email protected] They also may be faxed to 732-780-4192 or mailed to North & South Brunswick Sen- MARKETING tinel, P.O. Box 950, Manalapan, NJ 07726. December 26, 2013 GREATER MEDIA NEWSPAPERS • www.gmnews.com NS SENTINEL 19 IN THE KITCHEN

ACROSS DOWN CROSSWORD 1. On a day like this, one can see 1. Form of approval forever 2. Italian money 1 2 3 4 5 • 10 11 12 6. Barley bristle 3. and anon 9." up!" 4. Omani and Yemeni 13 13. Former French currency 5. To add another magazine 14. *Poor man's caviar 6. Brown part of apple seed, e.g. 15. Walk through slush 7. "Chinese convex pan 16 1 16. "He's nowhere man" (The 8. Down and out Beatles) 9. Pig food 19 1I 20 21 17. Mike's sugary partner 10. *Pig part, often served pickled 18. These lips sink ships 11. America's WWII ally 23 24 19. *Cook briefly 12. He plus she 21.*Cook in oil 15. Lodging ad:" four" 23. Gabriel 20. Incompetent 25 26 27 ^^B28 29 1 31 32 33 34 24. Greek muse's strings 22. Pitcher's stat • 25. Before now 24. More or less 35 36 • 37 38 I 39 28. Le Corbusier's art 25. "For dipping 30. State further 26. Hollywood's legendary Cary 40 41 42 ^•43 35. 'Coffee servers 27. 'Chilled 37. Clever tactic 29. *Can be hard-shelled or 44 1|45 |46 39. Bristles soft-shelled 40. San Quentin, e.g. 31. Boll weevil, e.g. 41. Shocking gun 32. Distinctive spirit of a culture 48 49 50 52 43. Inmate's blade 33. Nigerian money 1 44. Full-length 34. "Coat with hot seasoning 56 46. Of higher order 36. Result of too many drinks 47. Famous Amos 38. Sasquatch's Asian cousin 48. Three-dimensional sound 42. Stadium walkways 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 50. Tree branch 45. Ten dollar bill, slang 52. *Salt in cocina 49. *Bran source 65 66 67 68 53. "In the , you can sail the 51. "It's coated on fish or chicken be- Seven Seas" fore frying 55. OB-GYN test 54. 'Strictly vegetarian 57. "Firm pasta, not hard 56. 'Like standing rib roast 61. Not sidesaddle 57. Crazily 73 74 65. Shade of purple 58. 'Serve soup, e.g. 66. Bubble maker 59. City slicker on a ranch 68. Bushed 60. Balanced 69. More eccentric 61. Asian nurse 70. * mode 62. Fleur-de-lis PREMIUM MOVIE CHANNELS" 71. Zola 63. 'Cured meat and cold cuts For 3 months. 72. Astute 64. Genesis garden Make the Switch 73. degree 67. Final, abbr. to Dish Today HB© 74. Pine product and Save Up To 50% SIGBZ Call Now and Ask How! 1-800-318-5121 A dish Call 7 days a week 8am -11 pm EST Promo Code: MB0113 'Offer subject to change based on premium channel availability Answers are on page 16 © StatePomt Media Local resident helps dogs that have 'ruff time staying warm

By JACQUELINE DURETT idea for the Doggy Dickey, a garment that is pounds, and is made of polyester fleece. She said the contest also inspired herte Correspondent designed to protect a dog's chest from the The idea caught the attention of Walmart expand her marketing through Facebook. tie local entrepreneur is looking for- cold. earlier this year through its "Get On The "I wouldn't have done that if I wasn't ward to holiday shopping, and she's "The Doggy Dickey is completely Shelf contest, which gives entrepreneurs in the contest, and it really helped me hoping her product is on pet owners' unique to the marketplace," she said. an opportunity to sell their products on Wal- with not only contest voting, but growing o "While all other dog apparel products focus mart's website and in select stores. McGraw my Facebook 'likers.' I'll definitely do listsMarketin. g and design professional Lind- on the dog's back or incorporate a chest por- submitted a video and advanced in the com- some more Facebook campaigns this hol- sey McGraw launched American Dog Ap- tion onto the back-focused dog apparel, the petition, but ultimately was not selected. iday season." parel just under two years ago after taking Doggy Dickey is all about your dog's chest "Even though I didn't make it to the final McGraw's ultimate goal is to have the courses in pet product design at the Fashion — where dogs need the extra protection to round, being part of the contest was great product available via wholesalers and inde- Institute of Technology in New York. stay warm and comfortable during winter exposure for my product in my local mar- pendent pet boutiques all over the counted The South Amboy native said it was weather." ket," McGraw said. "I received many new American Dog Apparel is located online through making garments for her dog The Doggy Dickey, which can fit over Facebook 'likes' and even some website or- at www.americandogapparelco.com. Sharkey and testing them out at a group for a collar or harness and under a coat, can ders as a direct result from the great news- hiking with dogs that she came up with the accommodate dogs weighing five to 150 paper coverage." 20 SENTINEL NS GREATER MEDIA NEWSPAPERS • www.gmnews.com December 26, 2013 of time SPECIAL EVENTS RENEW YOUR Holiday Tram Rides through the Twinkling Park m NJ DRIVER'S thousands of lights through Dec. 28 Fri. and Sat., 5-8:30 p.m. LICENSE Grounds for Sculpture 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton BY MAIL* free with park admission Spend your holidays 609-586-0616 doing what you 23rd annual Holiday Model Train Exhibit want to do. eleven different model trains on 300 feet of track through Dec. 29, Mon. to Fri., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat. and Sun., 2-4 p.m. Barron Arts Center, 582 Rahway Ave., Woodbridge SKIPITRIP free, but donations accepted 732-634-0413 Tell us how you'll spend your free time: SkipKLbt.com Holiday Lights Spectacular The fourth annual New Year's Fireworks Light displays in animal shapes at Turtle Back Zoo event will bring in the new year In New New Jersey Dec. 26 to Jan. 1,5-9 p.m. Brunswick. Motor VehiclVehicle Commission Turtle Back Zoo •Check your renewal r 560 Northfield Ave., West Orange notice fbf eligibility. Chris Christie, Governor free; bring nonperishable food or unwrapped Roosevelt Park Family Ice Skating Rink toy for the needy Now Open for Winter Season 973-731-5800 Wed. through Fri. 5-9 p.m., www.turtlebackzoo.com Sat. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 2-5 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Sundays, noon to 3 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. Sky Shows 151 Parsonage Road, Edison Wonders of the Seasonal Sky admission: $6; $5 children 15 and under; $5 seniors Dec. 28 and Jan. 4 at 1 p.m. 732-494-3785 or 732-494-2980 Dec, 27 at 7 p.m. Need Dental Laser Holidays Festival of Trees Dec. 26 at 11:30 a.m. through Jan. 5 Dec. 26, 27, 28, 30, 31 at 4 p.m. Wed. to Fri. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 27 and 28 at 9:45 p.m. Sat. & Sun., noon to 4 p.m. Jan. 3 at 8:30 p.m. Morven Museum & Garden Season of Light 55 Stockton St., Princeton Care That's Dec. 26 at 2:30 p.m. admission: $5 and $6 Legends of the Night Sky: Orion (age 8 and over) 609-924-8144, ext. 106 Dec. 26, 27, 30, 31 at 1 p.m. www.morven.org Dec. 28 at 7 p.m. check website for other shows 24th annual Festival of Trees Novins Planetarium at Ocean County College includes traditions of America, Denmark, Estonia, Affordable? College Drive, Toms River Greece, Hungary, Latin America, Lithuania, Norway, tickets: $10; $8 seniors; $7 for age 12 and under Poland and the Hanukkah menorah 732-255-0400, ext. 2111 through Jan. 27 GENERAL DENTISTRY www.ocean.edu/planet Museum of the American Hungarian Foundation 300 Somerset St.. New Brunswick Harlem Globetrotters 732-846-5777 DENTURES, CROWNS & IMPLANTS Dec. 29 at 2 p.m. Boardwalk Hall. Atlantic City Convention Center Disney on Ice: 100 Years of Magic 2301 Boardwalk, Atlantic City Jan. 3 at 7 p.m. tickets: S19-S69 Jan. 4 and 5 at 11 a.m. and 3 and 7 p.m. 609-348-7022 Izod Center, East Rutherford www.boardwalkhall.com tickets: S25-S85 Emergencies 800-745-3000 seen same day Fourth annual New Year's Fireworks www.ticketmaster.com Dec. 31, DJ music starts at 11:30 p.m. We participate IMPOTLS fireworks at midnight Great Train Show Valid (or new patients only shot off the roof of the Heldrich Hotel Jan. 4 and 5,10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in most Monument Square Garden State Exhibit Center Insurance corner of Livingston Avenue and George Street 50 Atrium Drive, Somerset New Brunswick admission: $8; free children under 12 Flans www.newbrunswicknewyearseve.com good for both days 732-469-4000 Interest Free 11th annual Sons of Ireland Polar Bear Plunge www.greenbergshow.com Ocean plunge to benefit 180 Turning Lives Around. Financing Per implant Horizons Student Enrichment Program, Parker Family Programs re/Abut/Crown must be completed at oar Clinic, Impact Oasis, Kret Family Foundation office to qualify for this special pricing. food and entertainment by Brian Kirk & The Jirks, Prepaid cash/checks insurance exclusions ajipfj Ull for details. Must present ad. The Nerds, and Kimon & the Prophets ON STAGE Convenient On Bplres 1/51/14 Jan. 1,10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Site Parking special Permit? 03085« »2VS7 check-in: 10 a.m. to noon Kimon & the Prophets: 11 a.m. to 12:30 pm. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Located next bagpipe march to beach: 12:30 pm. Plays-in-the-Park to St. Peter's plunge: 1 p.m. Dec. 28 and 29 at 2 and 7 p.m. Brian Kirk and the Jirks: 1-3 p.m. State Theatre Hospital Asbury Park Convention Hall Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick 5th Avenue Beach tickets: $7 1300 Ocean Ave., Asbury Park 732-246-7469 CALL TODAY FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT! register online at www.sonsofireland.org www.playsinthepark.com

New Year's Day Carnival Extravangnza A Christmas Carol COSMETIC DENTAL ASSOCIATES rides, booths, games, food, BMX stunt show, through Dec. 29 Gizmo Guys jugglers, The Chicago Boyz from Tues. to Fri. at 7:30 p.m. 222 Easton Avenue, New Brunswick 4917 Stelton Rd., South Plainfield "America's Got Talent" Sat. at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Jan. 1,10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun. at 1 and 5:30 p.m. Garden State Exhibit Center, 50 Atrium Drive Dec. 24 at noon and 4 p.m. 732-246-0288 908-753-9901 Somerset McCarter Theatre admission: $20; $14 under 12; includes all 91 University Place, Princeton cosmeticdentistnewbrunswick.com rides/shows www.newyearsdaycarnlval.com December 26, 2013 GREATER MEDIA NEWSPAPERS • www.gmnews.com NS SENTINEL 21

Oliver! Ithacappella Dec. 26, 28 and 29 at 1:30 and 7 p.m. Ithaca College's all-male a cappella chorus Dec. 27 at 7 p.m. Jan. 3 at 8 p.m. Paper Mill Playhouse East Brunswick Performing Arts Center 22 Brookside Drive, Millburn Cranbury Road, East Brunswick 973-376-4343 www.papermill.org Viennese New Year Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea The Musicals of Musicals (The Musical!) conducted by Father Alphonse Stephenson Dec. 31 Jan. 5 at 3 p.m. New Year's Eve 7 p.m. show Algonquin Arts Theatre tickets: $25 173 Main St., Manasquan 9:30 p.m. show, gala and 1940s Big Band Era Party tickets: $48- $ 30 tickets: $60 732-528-9211 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset www.algonquinarts.org 732-873-2510 www.villagerstheatre.com FOR KIDS The Underpants Dec. 31 through Jan. 25 Fri. & Sat. at 8:30 p.m. A Wind in the Willows Christmas Sun. at 2:30 p.m. through Dec. 29 First Avenue Playhouse Sat. and Sun. at noon and 4 p.m. 123 First Ave., Atlantic Highlands Dec. 26 at noon, Dec. 27 at noon and 7 p.m. reservations: $22 Two River Theatre Co. 732-291-7552 Rechnitz Theatre www.firstavenueplayhouse.com 29 Bridge St., Red Bank 732-345-1400; www.tworivertheater.org Foundation Biloxi Blues Monmouth Players The Nutcracker Jan. 3, 4,10,17 and 18 at 8:15 p.m. through Jan. 4, Saturdays at 1 p.m. Jan. 12 and 19 at 2 p.m. Paper Moon Puppet Theatre Navesink Library Theatre 171 First Ave. Sears and Monmouth avenues, Middletown Atlantic Highlands tickets: $18 tickets: $9; children under 2 free reservations required: 732-291-9211 732-775-0290; www.papermoonpuppettheatre.com

One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure MUSIC (7 & under) Dec. 27, 28, 30 and 31 at 11:30 a.m. Greater Media Newspapers, Howell Ice World, Secret of the Cardboard Rocket 7th annual Home the the Holidays Dec. 28 at 5:30 p.m. Middletown Ice World and The Bridge of with the Bouncing Souls Novins Planetarium at Ocean County College Youth Brigade, Titus Andronicus, Boy Sets Fire, College Drive, Toms River Molly & the Zombies, The Ratchets, Laura Stevenson, tickets: $10; $8 seniors; $7 for age 12 and under Books Foundation are excited to introduce Mephiskapheles, The Flatliners, Lost in Society, 732-255-0400, ext. 2111; www.ocean.edu/planet The Brigantines, Organ Thieves, Restorations this year's special children's event. Dec. 26-29, doors at 7 p.m. The Stone Pony 913 Ocean Ave. COMEDY Bridge of Books is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit, all volunteer Asbury Park tickets: $34 single-show organization. Our mission is to provide an ongoing Bob DiBuono, Scott Friedman, Eric Potts four-night passes start at $92 Dec. 27 at 8 p.m. source of new books to underprivileged and at-risk 732-502-0600; www.stoneponyonline.com Tavern On The Lake 101 N. Main St., Hightstown children throughout New Jersey in order to support Black Nativity tickets: $20 Dec. 28 at 4 p.m. literacy skills and to encourage a love of reading. 732-732-SARCASM; www.sarcasmcomedy.com Count Basie Theatre 99 Monmouth St., Red Bank Keith Robinson tickets: $24.50, $19.50 Dec. 28 at 7:30 & 9:45 p.m., tickets: $22 "The organization's name comes from 732-842-9000; www.countbasietheatre.org New Year's Eve Bash Chris Potter, Rodney Lane the belief that a book, like a bridge, Jazz Jam Session, Dec. 26, 7:30-10 p.m. Dec. 31 at 7:30 p.m., tickets: $49 Live Music, Dec. 28 Dec. 31 at 10 p.m., tickets: $99 can take a child to new places - today La Tavola Cucina Ristorante Stress Factory in his or her imagination and 700 Old Bridge Turnpike, South River 90 Church St., New Brunswick 732-238-2111; www.latavolacucinanj.com 732-545-4242; www.stressfactory.com tomorrow through literacy skills." Kevin Hildebrandt Tommy Savitt Dec. 29 at 5 p.m. Dec. 27 at 8 p.m., tickets: $20.87 Siam Garden Thai Restaurant PLEASE bring a Chrildren's book (new or slightly used) Dec. 28 at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m., tickets: $23.54 2 Bridge Ave., Galleria Shops New Year's Eve with Jeff Norris to either Middletown Ice World or Howell Ice World Red Bank featuring Renee DeLorenzo www.siamgardenrestaurant.com Dec. 31 at 8 p.m., tickets: S37.50-S53.50 during any public skating session from now through Dec. 31 at 10 p.m., tickets: $58.85-385.25 Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes' 15th Jon Rineman annual New Year's Eve Party January, and receive $2.00 off skating admission and a Jan. 3 at 8 p.m., tickets: $20.87 Dec. 31 at 9 p.m. Jan. 4 at 7:30 & 9:30 p.m., tickets: $23.54 Count Basie Theatre FREE public skate pass to return back to the rink on packages available 99 Monmouth St., Red Bank Hyatt Regency Princeton another day. Total value is $10 per NEW book received. tickets: $39.50-599 102 Carnegie Center, Princeton 732-842-9000; www.countbasietheatre.org 609-987-1234; www.catcharisingstar.com If you drop off the NEW book at Greater Media Salute to Vienna New Year's Eve Concert Jim Gaffigan Newspapers, you will receive a FREE public skate pass. The Strauss Symphony of America Jan. 4 at 7 and 9:30 p.m. more than 75 musicians, European singers and Count Basie Theatre Greater Media Newspapers dancers 99 Monmouth Road, Red Bank Dec. 31 at 6 p.m. 198 Route 9 North, Manalapan, NJ 07726, tickets: S39.50-S59.50 732-358-5200, ext. 8288 State Theatre 732-842-9000; www.countbasietheatre.org Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick www.mlddletownnjsportscomplex.com www.howelliceworld.com tickets: $47-$107 Jackie Mason 732-246-7469; www.statetheatrenj.org Jan. 5 at 3 p.m. Count Basie Theatre Tim McLoone and the Shirley's New Year's Eve 99 Monmouth Road, Red Bank •: icr ARENA with dinner and champagne tickets: $25-$75 214 Harmony Road, 269 Squankum Road, Dec. 31 at 6 p.m. 732-842-9000; www.countbasietheatre.org Tim McLoones Supper Club Middletown, NJ 07748 Howell, NJ 07731 1200 Ocean Ave.. Asbury Park (732-856-9700) (732-378-6600) tickets: $99-5125 Please call or check the website for the venue to determine it www.bridgeofbooksfoundation.org 732-774-1155; www.timmcloonessupperclub.com the event is taking place or has been rescheduled. SENTINEL NS GREATER MEDIA NEWSPAPERS • www.gmnews.com December 26, 2013

STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Back on the mats

North Brunswick Township High School and South Brunswick High School wrestlers run through a collective warm-up routine before their Dec. 19 preseason scrimmage in Monmouth junction. Raiders to follow 20-win season with new lineup Sy WARREN RAPPLEYEA who has compiled 324 career wins. "I'm ex- at New Brunswick High School included four should get his share of points. The 6-foot-2 Correspondent cited. We have a young, talented group of juniors and a sophomore. The coach is count- Williams can also take the ball inside. Dante kids who are eager to learn. I look at this as ing on 5-foot-11 point guard Kishan Patel to Anderson gives the team a scrappy defen- NORTH BRUNSWICK a great opportunity for them." run the Raiders' half-court offense. Pranay sive presence in the forecourt. The good news is that many of Bre- Bhandare partners with Patel in the back- "Since we don't have much experience, heny's players were members of the junior court. The 5-foot-10 sophomore gives North we're really focusing on defense," said Bre- fter winning 20 games a year ago. varsity squad that won 18 times last winter. Brunswick a 3-point threat, which should cre- heny, who is planning to mostly employ a North Brunswick Township High North Brunswick's freshman team is also ate opportunities under the hoop as well. man-to-man defense that will trap occa- ASchool's boys basketball team is in coming off a strong showing. In addition, At center, 6-foot-3 Joe Castellanos, who sionally. "Our guys need to defend hard the unusual situation of sporting an entirely the coach said his team played well in also plays tight end for the Raiders' football every night and force turnovers. That will fjew lineup. scrimmages against Manasquan High team, will be a rebounding presence at both help keep us in games, especially early on "It's not often that you graduate 10 let- School and Old Bridge High School. ends of the floor and a put-back threat on of- while the offense is still jelling." terwinners, but that's part of high school Although things can change, Breheny's fense. L.J. Williams, who owns a consistent sports," said Raiders coach Ed Breheny, starting lineup for the Dec. 20 season-opener mid-range jumper and can hit 3-pointers, (Continued on next page) December 26, 2013 GREATER MEDIA NEWSPAPERS • www.gmnews.com NS SENTINEL 23 Smilin Eli is Sire Stakes Horse of the Year milin Eli has been selected as the New Jersey Sire Stakes (NJSS) Premier Divi- sion Horse of the Year for 2013. The son of Muscles Yankee won all three of his SNJSS starts at the Meadowlands, including the $150,000 championship finals in a career best and stakes-record matching 1:51.2. The award for NJSS Green Acres Division Horse of the Year went to 2-year-old pac- ing filly Ideal Helen, winner of all three of her major NJ.-sired stakes races at Freehold Raceway — the $61,900 Lou Babic Memorial Filly Final, $52,650 New Jersey Futu- rity and $25,000 NJSS Green Acres Final. These awards, which are voted on by the Sire Stakes Board of Trustees, are based only on performances in races for New Jersey-sired horses, including NJSS races and other N.J.-sired major stakes and futurities. Owned and bred by Nicholas Cimino of Pompano Beach, Fla., Smilin Eli is out of Cimino's homebred mare Gerri's Joy. Unraced at 2 years old. he won both his prelim- inary NJSS Premier Division legs in the first two races of his career. FRWAl, DEC. S7TH Smilin Eli compiled an overall 2013 record of four wins and 11 in-the-money fin- ishes in 14 starts, with four seconds and three thirds. His purses earnings for the year ANDY GREENE POSTER GIVEAWAY totaled $638,629. PRESENTED BY MSG In open competition, he was second in the $1-million Hambletonian at The Mead- owlands and the $500,000 Colonial at Pocono, and third in the $500,000 Breeders Crown Final at Pocono. Ideal Helen, a daughter of Western Ideal out of the mare Armbro Nectarine, won six of her nine starts in N.J.-sired competition and was in the money in 11 of 14 starts over- all, earning $125,736 for owner D. R. Van Witzenburg of Crest Hill, 111. The awards will be presented on Jan. 26 at the 57th annual New Jersey Breeders Awards luncheon at Charley's Other Brother in Easthampton. Tickets are $35. For reser- vations, call 609-984-4389. Standardbred Fund Series replaces TUESDAY, DEC. 31ST Sire Stakes' Green Acres Division he deadline for registering mares to tens added. "However, for matings involving New Jersey's new Standardbred De- out-of-state stallions and New Jersey-resi- Tvelopment Fund Series is Jan. 15. dent mares, a mare nomination form must be Beginning with the foal crop of 2014, submitted along with a fee of $100. And it the Standardbred Development Fund (SDF) must be postmarked by January 15, 2014." Series will replace the Green Acres Divi- Subsequent payments to continue eligi- sion of the New Jersey Sire Stakes. The bility include yearling nominations and sus- first of the new stakes races will be con- taining payments during a horse's 2- and tested in 2016. 3-year-old seasons. "The SDF will be open to the traditional "The dates of the races will not be es- New Jersey-sired horses, plus horses whose tablished until the fall of 2015," Castens dam resided in New Jersey for a minimum said. "We expect that races will be held at of 150 consecutive days prior to and in- the Meadowlands and/or Freehold Race- cluding foaling," said Chris Castens, exec- way. Purses will be established by the New utive director of the New Jersey Sire Stakes, Jersey Sire Stakes Board of Trustees at a which administers the program, in a press later date, but should at least approximate release. "These events will be open to the what is offered in the Green Acres. If there eligible foals without regard to the location are a large number of participants, 1 expect of the sire. So a horse by a New York or the purses will be greater than those of the Pennsylvania-based sire would be eligible current Green Acres." to the SDF if the broodmare resides in New The full rules and registration form are Jersey for the required number of days and available at www.newjerseysirestakes.com. foals in-state. For further information, contact Chris "If the offspring is by a New Jersey-based Castens at [email protected] stallion, no registration is necessary," Cas- or by calling 609-292-8830.

stered by Austin Alfonso, a 6-foot-4 for- Raiders ward who transferred from Rutgers Preparatory School. (Continued from previous page) "We have a lot of height, and most of the The coach plans to make liberal use of guys can put the ball in the basket," the his bench, which includes the team's lone coach said. "Because of that, our scoring senior, hard-working Adrian Colon. Junior should be balanced, and we won't be in the Andrew Tsygan gives North Brunswick an- position of counting on one or two players. other option in the backcourt. If we can generate some points from our de- Junior center Solomon Gayle should fense, that will help as well." create post-up opportunities. B.J. Pryor Following the opener, North Brunswick VISIT NEWJERSEYDEVILS.COM and sophomore Eric Reardon give Bre- will compete in the annual Brunswick Chal- heny's team size off the bench. All three lenge, where the Raiders open up against stand 6 feet 3 inches or taller. In addition, East Brunswick High School, the host ORCALL1-800-NJ-DEVIL North Brunswick's roster will be bol- school this year, on Dec. 27. 24 SENTINEL NS GREATER MEDIA NEWSPAPERS • www.gmnews.com December 26, 2013

Buying. Selling, Relocating Call for#l Service!

"Our People Make the Difference 732-297-0600 www.Zastko.coni

immediately. Lenders look at two months When parents become lenders of bank statements. While searching for a Family-financed down dad," says Walter Molony, economics house, the cash could be "seasoning" in payment loans are spokesperson for the National Association your account. of Realtors. 2. Cashier's check: Another option is increasingly common. Adam McLain, a Chicago-based loan to bring a cashier's check to the closing Follow these guidelines officer with Wintrust Financial cites the with all the funds needed to close. Lenders to make the process Millennial generation for the increase. are not required to report to the IRS, how- smoother. "They're the most conservative genera- ever, every dollar must be accounted for tion," McLain says. But they also recog- and documented. nize a good time to buy. McLain says 3. The paper trail: Ensure there is ad- ith tightening credit markets, every third or fourth deal he does has equate documentation for how the money low savings rates and stagnant parental cash attached. "The parents are mom and dad. Moreover, those same par- ends up in the buyer's account. For in- Wwages, many first-time home- saying, 'Here's $50,000, get out of my ents can give their child's spouse an addi- stance, parents could liquidate some stock, buyers find themselves struggling to basement!'" tional $28,000 without triggering a tax deposit the money into their account, write amass a down payment. Parents can legally give each child penalty. Always consult a certified tax pro- a personal check to their child to physi- The solution? Parents. $14,000 per year without worrying about fessional when dealing with tax liabilities. cally take that paper check to a teller and Twenty-seven percent of first-time tax implications, according to the IRS. To Here are some guidelines: deposit at the bank, creating a paper trail. I&mebuyers received a down payment as a be more specific, each parent can give a 1. Season the funds: Parents should — Chrystal Caruthers gift from "the good ol' bank of mom and child $14,000, for a total of $28,000 from transfer the cash into the buyer's account ©CTW Features

Orange Key Realty: Changes REAL ESTATE BRIEFS in the mortgage process Gloria Zastko and Andrew Zastko, co- stko, Realtors is located at 1582 Route 10 owners of Gloria Zastko, Realtors, an- 130, North Brunswick. ' big changes coming to the There's bound to be something that nounce that Randi Tirado, mortgage industry at the begin- confuses the borrower, and no one Realtor-associate, has joined the firm. Cindy Gaudio and Carolyn Gregor ning of next year, many con- should enter into such a large financial sumers will evaluate their home-buying decision uncertain. Understand the Tirado holds a bachelor's degree from the of Orange Key Realty recently spear- plans. Regulations drafted by the Con- lenders are navigating through the new University of Delaware. After a success- headed an adopt-a-family program. The sumer Financial Protection Bureau will processes, as well. ful 12-year career in pharmaceuticals, her Orange Key Realty team forged together change the definition of a qualified Ofir Hillel, broker/owner, says, "It's sociology degree helped guide her toward to make sure a local mother had Christmas mortgage for any loan applications re- important to shop around for mortgages, her passion for working with people and gifts for her children. Orange Key Realty ceived on and after Jan. 10, and many and consumers should know that they into the real estate profession. Tirado is an is located at 863 Georges Road, Mon- consumers may find themselves chal- can concentrate their mortgage search experienced professional who never tires mouth Junction (732-297-6969 and 60 E. lenged by the new requirements. into a few weeks in order to reduce the of meeting new people. As a real estate as- Main St., Freehold (732-863-6969). "If this all sounds a bit confusing, impact on their credit scores. Inquiries sociate, Tirado brings ambition and enthu- are a major factor in your credit scores, don't worry. You're not alone. For po- siasm to every customer she works with. Jack Waters, regional vice president of tential homeowners, who don't under- and too many inquiries can hurt your "I chose Gloria Zastko, Realtors for their credit. Mortgage inquiries made within Weichert, Realtors, announces that the Old stand what these changes mean for longevity, their fine reputation and knowl- them, don't be afraid to ask questions." that short period wilt count as a single Bridge office was recognized for outstand- states Michael Matthews, broker/owner. inquiry on their credit reports, and be- edge of the market. I am honored to part- ing performance in November. The office "There are a lot of components to cause multiple inquiries would normally ner with the Zastko firm. My focus is to led the region, which is comprised of of- mortgages that first-time homebuyers ding credit scores, this allows con- successfully help both buyers and sellers fices throughout Middlesex, Monmouth &nay not be familiar with. A lender may sumers to find the best offer without attain their dream of home ownership. I and Ocean counties, in resales and resale instruct you to reduce your debt-to-in- harming their credit profiles. If you want promise service beyond expectation," dollar volume. Separately, Karen Delre, come ratio —• that means how much of to see how inquiries are affecting your Tirado says. Andrew Zastko states, "We manager of Weichert, Realtors' Old Bridge your income is tied up in student loans, credit, you can look at your free Credit are privileged to have Randi with us. She Report Card, which grades you on im- office, announced that Julianne Siciliano, collections accounts, judgments and is a knowledgeable and dedicated profes- Luz Zielinski and John Horvath were other loan obligations. Points and fees portant credit score factors. Purchasing a home is always a valued investment." sional and adheres to the Zastko philoso- individually recognized for exceptional can't exceed 3 percent of the loan bal- phy, 'Helping people make decisions and ance, but what's a point? A point, for the performance at the office level for the Orange Key Realty's staff of sales feeling good about the decisions they month of November. Horvath was recog- record, is prepaid interest on the loan, professionals can be reached at either make.'" Tirado can be reached by calling with one point equal to 1 percent of the 863 Georges Road, Monmouth Junction nized for top sales, Zielinski as top pro- J. If a borrower would rather have a (732-297-6969) serving Middlesex her cell at 609-240-5219, her office at ducer and Siciliano as top lister. They can lower interest rate than the one they're County and 60 E. Main St., Freehold 732-297-0600, ext. 17, or email randi@za- be reached in Weichert's Old Bridge office offered then they can pay points to (732-863-6969) serving Monmouth stko. com or her personal website at 1394 Route 9 south or by phone at 732- lower that rate." County, or www.orangekeyrealty.com. http://www.zastko.com/randi. Gloria Za- 525-1550. December 26, 2013 GREATER MEDIA NEWSPAPERS • www.gmnews.com NS SENTINEL 25

GET YOUR REAL ESTATE LICENSE IN 2 WEEKS! (Day & Evening Classes Available) Not all Real Estate Schools are the same... Central Jersey School of Real Estate has developed highly successful courses for their Sales and Brokers classes that enable students to pass the state.exam on the first try.

SCHOOL OF REAL ESTATE, 609-619-3417 www.cjsore.com

RF/MKK

460 Main Slreel • Metuchen, NJ 08840 •* Offices in Middlesex. Somerset and Hunterdon Counties Marie Nagengast, GRI Office: 732-548-5555 • Cell: 908-917-9412 Broker Associate Email: [email protected] RE/MAX* 100% Club Each Office Independently Owned and Operated.

ntAwad ICR REALTY Broker Owner investment, Commercial, Residential

BUYING OR SELLING Call Grant Awad wilh his 29 Years' experience lie will work for you I Looking for experience Agents 100% commission. [

Louise Farella 482 Main Street Broker/Salesperson Spotswood, NJ 08881 Cell 732-501-0426 Tel: (732)553-2162 Cell: (908)208-6200 Home 732-297-5846 Fax:(732)414-8955 Office 732-254-6300 Ext. 16 63 Milltown Road Fax 732-254-4619 [email protected] [email protected] East Brunswick, NJ 08816 wwwicrreaity.coni

NJAR" Circle of Excellence Sales Award' I W)-2O12 Renee Dipierro, SUES* Your Platinum Award Recipient 2002-2012 REALTOR'-Associate 1 FULL time Middlesex MLS President's Award 1991-2012* NJAR Circle of Excellence Sales Award*, •Ranking #1 in County 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 & 2012 Andrew J. Zastko, GRI ready to * Broker-Owner R LT)L. help you Bus: (732) 297-0600 Ext. 18 174 Prospect Plains Road with all ^ E-mail: [email protected] Monroe Twp., N) 08831 your • If I wrww.zastko.com/andrew Office: 609-655-9222 B Cell: 908-21M892 Hotline: (732) 39&-99OO Real Estate "Our I'mple Make The Difference" : Email: njrenee! @>yahoo.com Needs. '•* MSK.fW {MTOOK, .> 1582 Rt. 130 N • Ue Farrington Ptaa • N. Brunswick, !fl 08902 \

DAVIS Diamond, REALTORS REALTORS

Kathleen Bennett Office 732-254-6700 XI58 UADINDN U Sales Associate REAL ESTATE Cell 732-794-9249 CALL JOE 1199 Am boy Ave Fax 732-254-0068 Edison. NJ 08837 Michele Silberman 732-356-5200 Office: 732-549-9500, ext. 223 Realtor® -Associate Fax: 732-549-9510 NJAR® Distinguished Sales Club Cell: 908-391 -5930 Email' ketoermef!60'

General Merchandise Merchandise Wanted

DISH TV Retailer. Starting at f ALL LIONEL TRAINS • $19.99/month (lor 12 mos.) & Flyer, Marx. Ives, old toys. Top High Speed Internet starting at cash appraisal. 732-946-2893 SM.95/month (where avail- able.) SAVE! Ask about SAME DAY Installation! CALL Now! Musical 1-877-992-1237 Instruments FARM EQUIPMENT Selling off Fencing, Tools. Antiques, Etc. Everything. Musi Go! Call 732-905-3327 or 848-218-0791

FUR - Natural coyote throw was $2,000 . $400. or basl of- fer. Fish tanks - 10 ga. & 20 gal. Tank w/all items, fish lood. plants, books, fish magazine, all items come with it. stand & ANTIQUE PUMP ORGAN base cab. $200. or best offer for 100 yrs. Old in good working call. Call 732-409-7180. condition. $1000. GET A NEW 4 - ROOM ALL- Call 732-548-0391 or Digilal Satellite system installed cell # 732-570-5813. for FREE and programming sterling al Sl9.99/mo. FREE HD/DVR upgrade for all new Medical callers. CALL NOW! Equipment rth, Suite 877-388-8575 CANADA DRUG CENTER Mailing Address: Greater Media Newspapers, P.O. Box 950, Manalapan, NJ 07726 is your choice tor safe and HOT TUB affordable medications. Our 2014 - 5 person, brand new. licensed Canadian mail order Hydrotherapy jets, LED lights, pharmacy will provide you with Ozonator, ABS bottom. Never savings of up to 90% on all your used. Cost $5,995. Asking mediation needs. Call Today $2,495 Call 732-718-3344 1-8O0-418-8975 for $10 off your first prescription and free HOT TUB COVERS shipping. ____ New. Custom made up to 96". $129. SHIPPED. Cash for unexpired DIABETIC Call 732-409-7727 TEST STRIPS' Free Shipping. Friendly Service, BEST brices DEADLINES: NEED TO REACH MORE and 24 hr payment1 Call E-MAIL YOUR AD TO PEOPLE? Place your 25-word 1-877-588-8500 or visit ciassitied ad in over 145 NJ www.TestStripSearch.com [email protected] LINE ADS MONDAY 12 NOON newspapers tor $520. Call Espanol 888-440-4001 Diane Trent at 609-406-0600 DISPLAY ADS FRIDAY 4 PM ext. 24, email [email protected] CHARGE YOUR AD or visit www.njpa.org.(Nation- BUSINESS SERVICE ADS FRIDAY 4 PM wide placement avaifable). Ask MONDAY • FRIDAY 9 A.M. - S P.M. about our TRI-BUY package to reach NY NJ and PA! Reach over 1.4 Million All advertising published in Greater Media Newspapers is subject to the applicable rate card, copies are avaiiabie online al Gnrnews.com. All ads are subject to approval before publication. We reserve the right to edit j lousoholds! Place your 2x2 lisplay ad in over 125 NJ refuse, reject classify or cancel any ad at any time. Errors must be reported the first day of publication. We shall not be liable for any loss or expense that results from the publication (whether published correctly or not) or IKreekly newspapers tor ONLY 1.300. Call Diane Trent at Instruction 609-406-0600 ext. 24, email [email protected] or visit www. njpa.org.(Nationwide placement AIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train Business Help Wanted Help Wanted avail.)Ask about our TRI-BUY for hands on Aviation Mainte- Part Time package \o reacn NY, NJ & PA! nance Career. FAA approved Opportunities Full Time program. Financial aid if SHARIS BERRIES - ORDER qualified - Housing available. MEDICAL ALERT FOR Drivers - REGIONAL LTL WAIT STAFF / SERVERS Mouthwatering Gifts! SAVE 20 CALL Aviation Institute of Seniors - 24/7 monitoring. RUNS S1500SIGNON For banquet facility in percent on qualifying gifts over Maintenance {877)818-0783 FREE Equipment FREE Ship- BONOS. HOME Every Week, Old Bridge. Musi be available $29! Fresh Dipped Berries ping. Nationwide Sen/ice. Great PAY; Full Benelits. Stable weekends & 18 years or older. starling at $19.99! Visit Medical Office Trainees Adult Commty $29.95/Month CALL Medical Help Wanted Freight CDL-A required. Call Janet. 732-679-5700 Antiques www.berries.com/savinqs or Needed!Train to Guardian Today 866-992-7236 Full Time EEOO/AAP 800-569-9232 Collectibles Call 1-866-233-2139 become a Medical Office Assis- For Rent vvww.drivef1 FE.com tant! NO EXPERIENCE NEEO- NOW HIRING!!! S28/HOUR. ED. Online training at SC gets Drivers - REGIONAL LTL Employment Joseph Chmura Dairy - 1 qt. WOODSTOVES FOR SALE I you job ready!HS Diploma/GED MANALAPAN Covered Bridge Undorcovor Shoppers LET GREATER MEDIA RUNS. $1500 SIGN ON Milk Bottle. Dairy was located in Refurbished Wood Stoves & I Nowle(fA$30(yDAY Typing Compa- Services and PC/Internet needed! Lowor mm, 1UH, t bath, raw: Help You Sell Your Carl! BONUS. HOME Every Week: So. River, Very old Good Coal Stoves for sale. Howell.l 1-888-_208-6631 kjlchen. bath, fixtures, & appl. nies Advertising Online. We pro- Call 732-358-5200 Great PAY; Full Benefits, Stable cond. Asking $100. plus ship- NJ 732-364-4478 •fclosed sunroom. clean, vide the training & the jobs tooer- Freight CDL-A required. ping. Gall 274-673-3399. My Computer Works torm. Genuine Opportunity. PT/FT Fax 732-780-4678 - Computer problems? Viruses, quiet, atfwdable 732299 5350 www.gmnew3.com EEOO/AAP 800-569-9232 Attention Wrap up your Holiday Experience Unnecessary, www.driveFFE.com spy ware, email, printer issues, www HinngLocal Help, com Greater Media Shopping with 100 percent DRIVERS - FT/PT hours avail- Newspaper Readers Computers/Services guaranteed, delivered-to-Jhe- bad internet connections - able, CDL w/P & S required. Note that the title ol this door Omaha Steaks! SAVE 67 FIX IT NOW! Professional. U.S. Real Estate Company school vehicles. classification is Employment percent PLUS 4 FREE Burgers- - based technicians. $25 off Wanted LET GREATER MEDIA Immediate hire. 732-585-7001. Services. Ads under employ- Many Gourmet Favorites ONLY service Call for immediate Help You Fill Your ment services are not job of- COMPUTER SUPPORT $49.99. ORDER Today help 1-855-265-6247 Employment Needs!! EXPERIENCED TANKER- fers. These advertisements pro- SERVICES 1-800-870-8335 use code ALL CASH CLOSING Local 732-358-5200 Flatbed Drivers! Strung Freight vide a service, for a fee, (hey do CALL 732-951-0004 49377CFXorwww. PIANO LESSONS I BUY HOMES & LAND Fax 732-780-4678 Network, Stability. Great Pay, not provide actual employment. OmahaSteaks.com/holiday34 In Your Home • All Ages Every Second Counts! Call MY COMPUTER WORKS Beginners welcome. All styles COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES Computer problems? Viruses, Today! 800-277-0212 or . AIRLINE CAREERS begin - www.njpubHcnotices.com- 38 yrs exp. Call 732-651-3190 ANY CONDITION FOR CASH www.prim6inc.com spyware, email, printer issues, Subscnbe to receive automatic FAST CLOSINGS' here - Become an Aviation bad internet connections - FIX notices: sheriff sales, foreclo- CALL FRANK 732-494-2700 Financial Digital Graphic Designer WAREHOUSE WORKER Maintenance Tech. FAA ap- IT NOW! Professional. U.S. - proved training. Financial aid if sures, RFP. bids for schools. Services The interactive graphic de- handling a 150 Lbs. coftee bags based technicians. $25 off ser- town meetings, variances. F_tc. signer is responsible lor the needed in Edison. E-mail qualified. Housing available.Job vice. Call for immediate help design and development of spayes© rpmwarehouse.com or placement assistance. 1-866-998-0037 visual assets 'or our 6 New call 201-823-5226 Call Aviation Institute of COMPUTER CAREER in 10-14 CUT YOUR STUDENT LOAN Maintenance 877-564-4204 Merchandise payments in HALF or more. Jersey radio stations. We months. Transfer credits for Even tf Late Of in Default. Get are looking lor someone who Wanted degree. On Campus/Online. Relial FAST, Much LOWER is comfortable with all forms Help Wanted 888-562-0512 PCAGE.edu payments. Call Student Hotline ol interactive media: website Part Time Babysitting Consumer disclosures at 877-295-0517 functionality, design and ANTIQUES content, as well as digital Child Care SEASONED FIREWOOD TOP PRICES PAID FOR: marketing through database, 1 Cord $175. v> Cord $100. ADMINISTRATE Sayrevdle Lawn & Garden Silver & Gold, paintings. Business social networking, and digital NANNIES. BABY NURSES & porcelains, Oriental rugs. Opportunities READ AIL ABOUT YOUR ad trafficking. ASSISTANT 732-390-0900 Delivery Available antique furniture. We purchase Tutoring Requirements: HOUSEKEEPERS NEEDED P/T- 20 Hours References a must! entire contents of estates. FRIENDS, NEIGHBORS, * BA/BFA in graphic design, for Newspaper Production Call 1-800-290-5401 732-972-4090 MATH COACH ADVERTISE YOUR multimedia design, commu- Department. Fast paced, www.apsolutebestcare.com nications, or related field. deadline driven. Computer CASH for COINS! Buying ALL all levels SAT AP GRE QED BUSINESS HERE) HOMETOWN NEWS and Gold and Silver. Also Stamps Hfcce your 25 word Classified * 1-2 years of experience in experience. MAC (Quark, ACT Accuplacer. Improve now. graphic design. Multi Ad). Send Resume to: and Paper Money, Entire Col- Call 732-238-3042 wf in over 145 newspapers A New Mattress & Foundation lections, Estates. Travel to your throughout NJ lor $520. BREAKING NEWS ON Excellent graphics and web Linda Vinci Queen. PWowTop. design skills. Health Care home. Call Marc in Northern NJ Contact Diane Trent [email protected] Factory new. 1-800-488-4175 609-406-0600 exl. 24 OUR WEBSITE " Basic understanding ol $150. 732-416-6996 www ni[ja on] HTML, CSS . PhotoShop. Il- Exp. Reefer Drivers: MACHINEST, metal & jewelers lustrator. JavaScript and GREAT Pay/Freight Lanes from MARISOL'S HOME Caregivers lools. Lathes, mills, parts & ac- Graphic Design sensibilities Presque isie, ME. Boston - cessories. Gages, tool boxes, EARN $500 A DAY: Insurance are important. Services. We provide canrtg& General starrett, mitutoyo. vices, machine Agents Needed. Leads. No Leigh. PA. 1-800-277-0212 affordable in-horne cats (or * Candidate must possess www. primeinc. com Merchandise shop clean outs. 973-615-5073 Cold Calls; Commissions Paid strong written, verbal and in- seniors & disabled with illness & Daily; Utettme Ronewals; Com- LET GREATER MEDIA injury. DaiMive-in. Family own/ OLD GUITARS WANTED! plete Training; Health and Den- terpersonal communication operated. NJ lie. Ins.-Bonded. Advertise Your Product or and have an online portfolio Help You Fill Your service nationwide or by region Gibson. Martin. Fender, Pets & Animals tal Insurance; Lite Insurance Employment Needs!! 732-912-9312 We care for you! Gretsch, Epiphone, Guild. Required. Call 1-888-713-6020 in order to be considered for in up to 12 million households (he job. Call 732-358-5200 in North America's best sub- Mosrite. Rickenbacker. Prairie ' Some travel required. Fax 732-780-4678 State, D'Ange'ico, Stromberg, POLISH REFERRAL Service urbs! Place your classified ad in and Gibson Mandolins/Banjos, GET FREE OF CREDIT CARD- www.gmnews.com Providing iive-m exp. house- over 750 suburban newspapers DEBT NOW! Cut payments by Potential candidates should just like this one. Call Classified 1920's thru 1980's TOP CASH up to halt. Stop creditors from LET GREATER MEDIA Keeper & elderly care since '94. PAID! 1-800-401-0440. submit their resume and Help You Sell Your Car!! Lie. & bonded. 908-689-9140 Avenue at 888-486-2466 or go calling 877-858-1386 portfolio via email to: Call 732-358-5200 to www.classtfiedavenue.net OLD ROLEX & PATEK Git aodachowski@greatermedia Fax 732-780-4678 DIRECTV-OVER 140 Philippe Watches Wanted!! MAKE UP TO $2,000.00+ Per ni.com no later than www,gmrtews.com POSITION WANTED F/T Dayiona Sub Mariner, etc. Week! New Credit Card Ready December 23. 2013. Live-in assistant available. Channels only S29.99 a month. TOP CASH PAID! "AUNT OARLENE'S" D/ink-Snack Vending Machines. Greater Media New Jersey LET GREATER MEDIA References, experience, legal, Call Now! Triple savings! 1-800-401-0440. Pel Sitting. Dog Walking & Minimum $4K to S40K+ Invest- is an Equal Opportunity Help You Fill Your drivers license- Assist w/health $636.00 in Savings, Free up- In-Home Boarding ment Required. Locations Avail- Employer Employment Needs!! care, cooking, housework, grade to Genie & 2013 NFL LET GREATER MEDIA Help Insured-732-254-1980 able. BBB Accredited Business www.gmnews.com Local 732-358-5200 shopping, etc 609-688-0006 Sunday ticket free!! Start saving You Place Your Ad www.WeSitPets.com 800-962-9189 Fax 732-780-4678 today! 1-800-275-4941 Call 732-358-5200 December 26, 2013 GREATER MEDIA NEWSPAPERS • mviv.gmneivs.com NS SENTINEL 27

Odd Jobs Pets & Animals Lawn Care Plumbing Autos/Trucks Pets & Animals II Service * Landscaping Cleanups Wanted 'I Directory FREE PLAYFUL BUT SHY TRASH & JUNK REMOVAL KITTY'S 5months-18monlhs N.J D.E.P. Pest Control Program Anything you want taken :, JIM'S PLUMBING .', old Variety of colors. licenses and regulates Landscapes A1-MIKES AUTO to dumps. Free estimates. Service, Repairs, Junk & Running Cars Please call 732-257-9590 Irom who apply pesticides n the State of Call 732-721-8246 6pm- 9pm. New Jersey. Consumers are advised installations. Free quotes. No Title. No Keys. to check for a valid license when us- Lie* 10952. Owner Operated. No Problem! Top price paid. ing the services of Landscapes. Painting 732-251-6133 Mike, 732-406-7047 Wallpapering DAVE'S Appliance Service A YARD JOCKEY BUICK CENTURY '01 Silver MAJOR APPLIANCE REPAIR LEAF CLEAN UPS- Trimming. CARS/TRUCKS WANTED! CHELSEA is a 1 yr. old diva kit- Ltd. Edition. 4 dr.. leath. seats, Top $$$ PAID! Running or Not. 30< Years Serving Central NJ Pruning Topsoil Mulch, Stone. dealer mamt., very good mech- ty looking for a loving home. Call 732-786-0810 Free Est. Charlie. 732-521-0287 ACCENT PAINTING Roofing Siding All Makes! Free Towing!;-^. She wants to be your one and 20 yrs. exp. Excellent nical cond. 103,000 mi. orig. We're local! 7 Days/Week."' only love as she does not like to indoor & outdoor painting. owner S3200. 732-254-5325. Call 1-800-959-8518 share with other kitties. J & R ROOFING & SIDING Spayed, tested, vaccinated. Residential & Commercial. CASH FOR CARSI Any Make, Attic Stairs Masonry Paving Wallpaper removal. UNBEATABLE RATES Model or Year. We Pay MORE1 SCASH PAIDS 732-921-0616 Exp. & Ins. 732-672-8965 www.whiskersrescue.org TUESDAY abou! 18 months old Insured. Call 732-792-7171 Running or Not. Sell your Car or FOR ANY & ALL JUNK AUTOS Truck TODAY. Free Towing! Dead or Alive! No Keys/Title .. love bug. Loves tummy rubs. Cabinet, Closets, Bulldouts 1 Please take me home. I DON'S CUSTOM MASONRY Instant Offer: 1-888-545-8647 NO problem FREE pick-up Attic Stairs/Root Vents. 24 Hours, 7 Days Per Week. promise to be your best fnend. Installations. 30 years exp. Fireplaces / Patios / Pavers. Special Services www.whiskersrescue.oro. Uc« 13VH02546700. Free est. Plumbing Chevy Mallbu -2005 13,880ml CALL 732-762-2452 Yes, We Do That, just ask! Fully insured. 732-251-4352 garage kept. 4 door - Tan. Re- spayed/tested/vaccinated Call or Text 908-930-3767 JGS (732)921-0616 cently serviced.V6 automatic, DONATE YOUR CAR DISAPPEARING ATTIC STAIRS DIRECTV-OVER 140 PS. PB, Air. CD .tinted windows Give hope to breast cancer fami- BACSOKA Channels only $29.99 a month. Asking $7,900. SOLD lies. Tax Deductible. Free Next- Serving Area Since 1972. Odd Jobs PLUMBING & HEATING Call Pat 732-341-8063. Call Now! Triple savings! Day Towing. S1000 Grocery/ Pet Supplies Cleanups Complete Kitchen & Bath $636.00 in Savings, Free up- JAGUAR S 2001 - Silver Restaurant Coupons. Call 7 and Services Remodeling, Water Heaters, grade to Genie & 2013 NFL w/black int., fully loaded. 53,000 days/week United Breast Cancer Sewer & Drain Cleaning. Sunday ticket free! Start saving orig. mi. New tires. $6500. or Foundation 800-728-0801. Ceramic Tile Reasonable Rates. Free Est. A8ALLA ACE REMOVAL loday! 1-800-279-3018 best offer. Like new. WHEN DOODY Repair/Install Lie « 5628 WE DO IT ALL! SOLD DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK Demolition, homes, garages, Call 732-727-0014 OR BOAT TO HERITAGE FOR CALLS estate closings & all debris. COPPER is an adorable 1 yos Dave's Plumbing MONTE CARLO LT, 2006, THE BLIND. Free 3 Day Vaca- orange and while sweet boy. Pet Waste Clean-up 732-521-5500 Tailoring 2 door. V6, 70.135 miles. Silver. tion, Tax Deductible. Free Rescued from a city shelter he Service GROUT CLEANING 732-257-6254 Very good cond. Non-smoker. Towing, All Paperwork Taken has been neutered, te$ted, vac- Is your dog's poop a pain in Re-grouting • Re-caulking 10% off w/ad (member BBB) Heating-Home Improvements. 1 owner. Asking, $6,900 Care of. 800-263-5434 cinated and is ready for a the grass? 732-495-7667 Sealing • Specialty Cleaning WaterHeaters-boilers-drains Call 732-401-0963 home. 732-921-0616 www.whendoodycalis.com Slip Prevention for Floors, LET GREATER MEDIA cleared- kitchen s/baihs. HONDA, TOYOTA, NISSANS, www.whiskersrescue.org Tubs & Showers. FREE est. Help You Fill Your framing-sheetrock. Lie #8843. ALTERATIONS NISSAN ALTtMA 2003 SUVs and Jeeps. All vehicles Grout Geek Inc. 732-521-3809 Employment Needs!! Curtains, Draperies. 4 Door, Auto. 75K miles. Excel- WANTED. 2001 and UP. Top Call 732-358-5200 LET GREATER MEDIA Help Sewing For All Occasions. lent Cond. Driven by mature Cash Paid. 24 tir. CASH Fax 732-780-4678 You Place Your Ad Call 732-251-6127 woman Silver Remote start pick-up. Any condition. www.gmnews.com Calf 732-358-5200 Asking $5390 732-778-1353 732-496-1633 Cleaning Domestic

COME HOME TO A CLEAN HOUSE Serving NJ since 1995. Excellent rales, experienced, references. Call 732-912-6851 FEDORA is a mostly white with a litfle gray girl. She is about 2 yos. ADOPTION-A LOVING Rescued Tram Newark she des- ALTERNATIVE to unplanned perately wants a family to love pregnancy. You choose the fam- her. Talkative & sweet. Shots/ ily lor your child. Receive pic- spayed/tested. 732-921-0616 tures/info ol waiting/approved www.whiskersrescue.org couples. Living expense SAMSON ELECTRIC, INC. assistance. 1 -866-236-7638 732-305-7315 Lie.#14512 Floor Finishing BOOKMARK

PRAYER IS POWERFUL DELUXE WOOD FLOORING Oh, most beautiful flower of Sanding • Refinisbjng • Installa- Mount Carmel. fruitful vine of tions. www.deluxewoodflcors.com splendor of Heaven, Blessed Free est. Call 732-238-4287 Mother ol the son ol God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me FOREVER FLOORING JUNE BUG is an adorable 5 NOW 100%DUST FREE mos old calico kitten. Bottle in my necessity. Oh, Star of US ON YOUR raised she is super sweet and the Sea, help me and show SANDING!! just wants a family to call her me herein you are my Moth- • Restoration • Repairs own. Spayed, tested, vaccinat- er. Oh, Holy Mary Mother of • Installation • Free Est. ed. 732-921-0616 God, Queen of Heaven and Call today 732-642-2253 www.whiskersrescue.org Earth! I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart TRADITIONAL FLOORING to succor me in (his petition. Dust containment svstem. hard- There are none that can wood floors re-surfaced, installed, withstand your power. Oh, repaired. Owner operated. Free COMPUTER. show me herein you are my estimates/Insured 908-770-7999 Mother. Oh Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse in thee (3Xs). Holy Mother. I place this Garage Doors cause in your hands (3Xs). Enter our website and find Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so I D GARAGE DOORS D can attain my goal. You who Installation ot Garage Doors. gave me the divine gift to Openers. & Spring Repairs. everything you'd expect LOCAL RESCUE overwhelmed forgive and forget all evil Licensed/Insured 732-673-3105 with foster cats & kittens. Un- against me and that in all in- able to help more local resi- stances in my life you are dents or cats until we can place with me. I want in this short from a newspaper, PLUS..... some of our current fosters. prayer to thank you for all Handy Persons Heip desperately needed both things as you confirm once through adoptions and financial again that I never want to be donations. We have dozens of separated from you in eter- cats and kittens to choose from nal glory. Thank you for your A AMERICAN and more growing up fast! mercy towards me and mine. HANDYMAN PLEASE HELP. All kitties + Say this prayer 3 consecu- tive days and publish prayer Home Repairs / Improvements spayed/neutered, tested, vacci- Call Paul 732-257-2750 BREAKING NEWS nated. $50 adoption fee to help after petition is granted. Do cover part of compteled medical not despair. Additional ad- Call today! 732-921-0616 vice and petition. Pray the www.whiskersrescue.org Rosary regularly. ACCENT F.A.M. 20 years exp. Basements, bathrooms. Kitchens, paint- ing, carpentry, tiling, we do AND COUPONS any & all types of home repairs & improvements! Big & Small. NJ Lie. & Ins. Call 732-792-7171 RENT -A- SON Odd jobs done inside & out. Call Dan, 732-238-2429 ONYX is an adorable 6 month old tuxedo kitten. He is a love & adores his play time! Neutered, Party Planning Homo tested, vaccinated and ready to Improvements move m! 732-921-0616 www.whiskersrescue.org BROTHERS AFFORDABLE! PURE BREED BOSTON REPAIR OR NEW TERRIERS.One male and one SHORE Interior Work, Roof. Deck, Bath. www.gmnews.com femate 7 mos. old. Also 3 new- PARTY RENTALS Kitchen. Additions. Free Est. borns. All registered pure 732-322-3820 • 732-521-24*4 breds. Sayreville. Contact Scott 732-257-1676 10% OFF ALL THINGS BASEMENTY! Tents, Tables, Chairs, Basement Systems Inc Call us LET GREATER MEDIA for all of your basement needs! Help You Sell Your Car!! Grills & More! Waterproofing? Finishing? Call 732-358-5200 Structural Repairs9 Humidity Fax 732-780-4678 Call 732-773-0531 and Mold Control FREE ESTI- www.gmnews.com MATES! Call 1-888-698-8150 28 SENTINEL NS GREATER MEDIA NEWSPAPERS • www.gmnews.com December 26, 2013

Call Our Classified Department To Advertise Your Business And Service Here Aqua-Therm MlVIiVH Plumbing CONSTRUCTION A&C AUTHOWS & Heating LLC HOME REMODELING Air Conditioning CALL Roofing • SMIng Interior & Exterior HOME IMPROVEMENTS THE - Service, repairs OWE OF Windows • Doors Painting • Sheetrock Over 1800 Satisfied Customers & new construction Seamless Gutters Taping • Plastering ASS JR LLC Lie « 13VH03221500 TREE EXPERTS - Boilers, water heaters OUR Interior Work Suspended Ceilings • Additions • Gutters EMERGENCY 24 HOUR SERVICE LINE - Bath remodeling Floors • Tiling • Attics • Hardwood Floors NO JOB TOO LARGE OR TOO SMALL ADVERTMER/ Free Est. • Sr. Discounts - Clogged drains, sewer Kitchens • Bathrooms • Basements • Kitchens Finished Basements - Fireplace Installations FOR ALL yOUR • Bathrooms • Laminate Floors 732-613-8598 Free Estnoies • Lknui} & luvrtd TREE REMOVAL & - Sump pumps PAVIHC NEED/! 732991-2689 ANTHONY • Carpets • Moldings PRUNING • Carpentry • Odd Jobs lns.'Lic»13VH02400100 7327875195 732-910-8492 • Ceramic Tile • Painting STUMP GRINDING ^L • • • • •*• •Counter Tops •Power Washing LANDSCAPING & JB ELECTRICAL •Decks • Repairs HARDSCAPING XGENERAL CONTRACTOR Residential/Commercial • Doors • Roofing CONSTRUaiON ALL TREE SERVICE Heating & Cooling S[R\. . ,-•;.•• • • Dormers • Siding Hou» lifting • Hou» Builder •TROUBLESHOOTING NEEDS you S*get*fH*itfitt tiU matness Ail Storm Damage • RECESSED LIGHTING •Dry Wall • Wallpaper Addilluiv. • Add A IJ»«-1 • CEILING RANS • ATTIC FANS • Flooring • Windows OVER 10 YRS. EXPERIENCE Rj-JSJJJl NTIAl U COMMl HCIAI • SMOKE DETECTORS SALES INSTALLATIONS SERVICES Kltchi-n Va • POOLS & SPAS Residential / Commercial / Municipal Custom rk* • NEW & OLD WORK ALL WORK GUARANTEED !!! HEATING AID CoNomoMNC . Ewracv *uom Ma«nr> Sldevval"l J Free Estimates * Insured • Owner-Operator Call Nicolas 732-207-3933 or I'.rkk-lcps. Hlacklop Driveway Bonded & Insured • Lie. #12823 Will beat any written estimate Eugene 732-207-2067 THREE (3) vf AR WARRANTEE ON ALL PAHTS & LABOR! jbelectrlcalcontractors.coni (Office) 732-613-1115 SE HABLA ESPANOL • SR. CITIZEN DISCOUNTS 5-Star Service YOU can TRUST! 732-534-5269 908-907-5170 (Ceil) 973-818-O88O ^ Futlv Insured /% NJ. 732-845-3333 www.buildwithasjr.cpm FREE ESTIMATES • FULLY INSURED s All Makes & Model . •%, Jft Ask about our (f.P.A LOVE'S TREE Serving the area for over 25 years! ^MnU'numv I'inlniim BUDGET REMOVflL Best from Europe!

732-251- 732-305-7315 • Grass Culling Fully Insured • Free Estimates W* Stand Behind Ot/f Service and Reputation ^* • Tree S Shrub-Pruning, Removal 24 Hour Fjnergency Service Driveways • Patios • Interlocking Pavers • Generator Whole House • Stump Grinding • Firewood Ml Tree & Shrub Removal • Paver? • Driveways • Patios • Fireplaces * Steps • Retaining Walls Manual Transfer Switch $800 • Landscape-Designs All Tree & Shrub Pruning AH Phases of Britk, Stone & Concrete Work Fall Savings $300.°° OFF* 6 Circut Generator Transfer •STORM DAMAGE Stump Grinding Free Designing Available Any Complete A/C & Mulch Delirery & Install www.poloniaconstrudion.com $89.oo- t-ij/nacp Installation Switch ($800 Ins i «ny olrttt offoi > 732-257-1170 732-2054086 732-5254118 LIC #14512 FULLY INSURED & BONOEQ ?u(S- insured, f f« Estimates O*ner Operas 732-236-8379 | Free Esh Fully Insured & licensed Excellent Refs. SCHICK & SOIVS FOR ALL YOUR JB J/MJ: PAINTING NEEDS CONTRACTING Interior/Exterior Painting and Wallcovering's GUTTERS Lam Service Inc. CALL ONE Power Washing and Minor Repairs 35 Years Experience • Custom Decks • Doors • Windows SEAMLESS GUTTERS LEAF & FALL 0F00R • Basement Remodeling • Kitchens & LEADERS CLEAN-UPS ADVERTISERS We specialize in Repainting, • Pavers & Concrete • Bathrooms lvnuuTiON • Rmms • CLEWING Gutter Covers Chalking & Faded Vinyl & • Roofing • Siding • Additions * * Roofing & Chimney Repairs SNOW REMOVAL Aluminum Siding. Fully Insured Commercial & Residential For More Information Call: Brian Foran 732-656-1022 CaU for free estimate Free Estimates/ Insured Free Estimates • Insured • Sr. Discounts 7325792490 732-254-2572 Lie* 13VH04105800 (732)238-2050 Fully Insured • Free Estimates

THE TREE & MIKE'S LAWN EXPERTS PAINTING EMERGENCY24 HOUR SERVICE LINE Clogged drains NO JOB TOO LARGE OR TOO SMALL Home improvement • Bathrooms • Kitchens . LAWN SERVICE FREE ESTIMATES and sewer pipes LANDSCAPING Kitchen installation cleaned • Carpentry • Small Jobs SIDEWALKS RETAINING WALLS Wallpaper Removal • Fast Service 10 YRS. EXPERIENCE Tiles • Basements Residential / Commercial / Municipal 1-877-334-9000 Call John 732-238-5763\^ Call Nicolas 732-207-3933 or Powerwasning 24 Htm Eugene 732-207-2067 Fully Insured 7DarsSerrice [email protected] SE HABLA ESPANOL • SR. CITIZEN DISCOUNTS Lie #13VH03517200 FREE ESTIMATES • FULLY INSURED 732-238-5789 Since 2003 December 26, 2013 GREATER MEDIA NEWSPAPERS • www.gmnews.com NS SENTINEL

kept for around six years, so it's in a buyer's best interests to be fully satis- Car buyers fied with his or her vehicular purchase before signing on the dotted line. So what's the best way for a car test shopper to make the most of his or her limited time behind the wheel? Start with by assuming the driving position and Sharon Peters getting a feel for such things as ease of entry, seat comfort and position, leg, head and shoulder room and outward visibility. Are the dashboard gauges Know your large and legible? Do the controls come easily to hand and are they eas- ily operated? Those with young chil- dren will want to bring along a car seat lease to see how well it fits and how easy it is to install. I've never leased a car, and am consid- Start the engine, shift the car into * ering doing so. I'd like some informa- gear and put all five senses into over- Q • tion on several mat- drive: Is the exhaust note too loud of*"? ters, including what kind of penalties harsh or does the engine make any un- there are if you go over the agreed-upon mileage settling mechanical noises? Note how when the car is turned in. smoothly or abruptly the transmission shifts gears, both under a light throttle I suggest you do a great deal of home- and full acceleration. Negotiate • work before you meet with the first around-town traffic to see how it be- A • leasing agent. Then you'll be aware of haves at slower speeds and under stop- the potential pitfalls, and you can, if you decide and-go conditions, as well as how leasing is the right route for you, arrange the .smoothly it rides over speed bumps best possible terms for your particular circum- and potholes. Take the vehicle out orf stances. the highway to test its mettle in on- A good place to start your research efforts is Too many shoppers ramp acceleration and at passing USA.gov. When you get to that home page, type too many buyers are ultimately favor- speeds. Change lanes abruptly when "leasing a car" into the search area and that will take too little time ing style over substance. it's safe to do so to see how secure the return several different documents and pages behind the wheel While car-buying experts often vehicle feels in what might otherwise that provide, in combo, a quite-good basic edu- before buying a car or suggest shoppers rent a similarly be an emergency-avoidance maneuver. cation on the upsides and downsides of leasing. equipped vehicle under consideration Negotiate some curves and corners Among the things you'll learn: it is vital to truck. Here's how to get a full weekend's test drive, nearly half at varying — but still prudent — read — and understand — every single word of the most out of even a (49 percent) of all respondents said speeds to see how the car responds. the leasing agreement you might sign, the terms they require only 30 minutes or less to Ideally, the car should remain well bal- can be very different from company to com- limited test drive. thoroughly put a vehicle through its anced, with the suspension absorbing pany, and it might be possible to negotiate a few paces. What's more, 44 percent of much of the centrifugal forces. Apply details at the front end. By Jim Gorzelany shoppers surveyed said they only need CTW Features the brakes, both at lower and higher Your question about excess mileage at turn- to test drive a vehicle once before rates of speed. Does the car slow in time is extremely important — one that often, making an informed buying decision. consumer may take months to steadily and confidently? Do you feel in fact, winds up biting the wallets of people "What strikes me is that people are the brakes uncomfortably "fade" who lease vehicles. Most deals allow you winnow down his or her car- doing only cursory evaluations of a buying choices to a reasonably (meaning you have to put your foot 10,000 to 15,000 miles annually. If you think A vehicle that they will end up driving harder into the pedal) as the car come%. few models, having read reviews, re- there's a chance you'll exceed the mileage limit, for some amount of years," says Rick to a stop? you should definitely choose a higher-mileage searched prices, and perhaps even at- Wainschel, vice president of automo- tending a regional auto show to "kick Rather than just pull back onto the deal, as 10 cents to 25 cents for each additional tive insights at the car shopping web- lot at the dealership, park the car at the mile beyond the agreed-upon mileage is what the tires," only to make a final buying site AutoTrader.com in Atlanta, Ga. decision based upon a too-hasty test curb. Note how light or heavy the car's you can expect to be charged. "It's easy to form an early impression, low-speed steering feels and whether drive with a chatty salesperson in the but taking a longer and more real- Several online tools help you calculate the fi- passenger's seat. And that's assuming you can get a quick sense of the vehi- nancial aspects of leasing. Leaseguide.com and world test drive can be important for cle's exterior dimensions to properly a given shopper bothers to take one at forming deeper opinions about things Leasecompare.com are easy to navigate and all. position it into an open parking spot. provide good leasing tips or links to them. like driver and passenger comfort, That's according to the findings of case of access to controls and overall Take another walk around and a recent survey conducted by the car- trunk dimensions." don't afraid to nit-pick; what now ma^ © CTW Features be a minor inconvenience can swell to shopping website AutoTrader.com in The average car costs well over Email [email protected]. Atlanta, Ga. that seems to indicates become painfully annoying over time. $30,000 these days and is typically ©CTW Features SENTINEL NS GREATER MEDIA NEWSPAPERS • www.gmnews.com December 26, 2013 AN EXTRA 200 NISSANS MUST GO! SAVINGS EVENT OF THE YEAR PINE BELT HAS BEEN CAUGHT WITH TOO MANY VEHICLES... WITH TRUCKLOADS MORE ON THE WAY! SO, THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES ARE IN EFFECT TO MAKE ROOM NO NEGO1WR ECESSARY! BEFORE JANUARY 4TH! NEW 2013 NISSAN SENTRA SV

Lease Per Mo* 24 Months

AVAILABLE! wntt For Only.. 14,899 Mullet code #17113 -I ill . dual & side ail bags. Iwd. 4 cyl. a/c. auto/od. pb ABS. ps. pw. lilt, cruise. AM/FM/CD. MSRP: S18.200. SEASON SZ211 pb disc + S50I) Factory Captive Casht * S6D0 Factory Colloge Gr.nl Rebalet applied to purchase. Must finance with NMAC. *S0 SECURITY nCPOSIT * 5ISir, Down * SO Firsl Mo Payntcnt > SS!15 bank Ico • S249 doc Ice = S2839 due at sinning. Lease TO includes SI000 Factory Lease Caslit * S60D Factory OoMuije llratl Rebatet. 2 at this uiice: Vin# D1564009. 0L5B2351 f r ALTIMA 2.5s

Lease SCHEDULED Per Mo' 24 Months AVAILABLE! MAINTENANCE Own rt $ For Only... 17,587 & 1 YEAR TIRE ROTATIONS Mnilel cor)* »H1M * iff., dual ^^^^^^^^^^^^^K, ps. pw. lilt, ciuise. AM.'FMfCD MSRP: $23,320 S3133 pb disc • SI 1)00 Factoiy Rabllc « S80U FtJj^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^HEltive Casht t S500 Factory Holiday Bonus Cash. "SO SECURITY AT NO EXTRA COST! DEPOSIT » SI 195 Oown * $0 HisimrSySuSTT^mVSnnTfUntc lee = S2B39 due at signing. Lease Includes S50Q Factory Holidty Banes Cisn > SS75 Futtiy lusf Cssht • $600 FB loiy Calltyc Brad Rebattt. 2 at this prici. Kin* EC172507. EC15524? PINE BELT NISSAN PKWY EXIT 82 • RT 37E • TOMS RIVER PKWY EXIT 117 • RT 36 • KEYPORT l*800*501*2758 l*800*246*0934 WWW.PINEB OM

See dealer for all details and restrictions. Some offers cannot be combined. All financing subject to primary lender approval, flf qualified - restrictions apply, 'upon primary lender approval on a closed end lease. 10,000 miles per year included/15c per mile overage. Excess wear/tear extra, top/total cost/tepo: ALTIMA: J1320/J4159/J15391; ROGUE: J3705/J7544/J12081. "Upon primary lender approval in lieu of factory rebates on selected models. Ad prices cancel & supercede previous sales/offerings and expires 72 hours after publication. Not responsible for errors or omissions. All prices include all costs to be paid by (lie consumer except for licensing costs, destination charges, registration fees & taxes. December 26, 2013 GREATER MEDIA NEWSPAPERS • www.gmnews.com NS SENTINEL

*& Quick Lane Where expert meets easy. O TIRE & AUTO CENTER

EXPERT SERVICE The Works. An Oil Change and much more W&KS /(•FUEL SAVER PACKAGE $39.95 Oil Change Multi-Point Inspection Tire Rotation Fluid Top-Off Brake Inspection Battery Test Belts and Hoses Check Filter Check Up to five quarts of Motorcraft® Synthetic Blend oil and Motorcraft oil filter. Taxes, diesel vehicles and disposal fees extra. Hybrid battery test excluded. See Service Advisor for vehicle exclusions and details . Offer valid with coupon. Expires: 12/31/13

RAKES Motorcraft® Complete Brake Service. $179.95 • Brake pads or shoes • Machining rotors or drums We'll beat your best price on • Labor included Per axle price on most cars and light trucks. the name-brand tires we sell. Front or rear axle. Taxes extra. See Service Advisor for vehicle exclusions and details Offer valid with coupon. Expires: 12/31/13

EXPERT SERVICE GRAND OPENING * NEW LOCATION Motorcraft® Premium wiper Quick Lane blades $20, installed! Tire & Auto Center No Appointment Necessary. 3708 Route 9 South Per pair, installed. Taxes extra. See Service Advisor for vehicle applications and details. Offer valid with coupon. Expires: 12/31/13 Old Bridge, NJ 08857

O2011 Google MH>dBI»C20110oogte 732-242-0450 Make sure your battery is running its best. Visit Quick Lane to get it tested. SENTINEL NS GREATER MEDIA NEWSPAPERS» www.gmnews.com December 26, 2013 RayCatena.com 7 Great Brands in 1 Location

Ray Catena® Motor Car Corp. 910 Route 1 • Edison, NJ • 732-549-6600 RayCatenaEdison.com Mr~" for329 4DR Cpe. MSRP: $34,070. Stk # 14-671, Ray Catena® of Union Mercedes-Benz VIN « NO35903. $3623 due at signing w/$0 sec. Rte 22 West Union, NJ • 908-379-7200 deposit. Taxes, licensing & regist. acld'T RayCatenaUnion.com Price incl all costs to be paid by a consumer except for taxes, title & MV fees. 'Closed end lease incl. 10,000 mi/yr w/excess @ 25c mi.over. Req'd at signing $2499 down pymt, 1st mo. pymt & $795 bank fee. Ttl pymt/tti cost/purch. option: SI 1,844/$15,138/S22,82b.9O. Lessee resp. for maint. & excess wear & tear. Offers w/approved credit thru MFS. Offer expires 12/31/13.

Ray Catena* Infiniti per mo. 900 Route 1, Edison, NJ • 732-603-9600 for 39 lnfinitiOfEdison.com INFINITI. Stk #S332, VIN #EC510980, prem.mos & prem. . Ray Catena0 Infiniti Bridgewater plus pkgs, MSRP $49,190. $3799 due at Inspired Performance' signing w/$0 sec. deposit. Tax, title & MV 1350 Rt 22 East, Bridgewater, NJ • 908-895-2300 fees add'l. Several avail, at this price. RayCatenalnfinitiOfBridgewater.com Prices incl all costs to be paid by a consumer except for taxes, licensing, regist. & options. 'Closed end lease incl. 10,000 mi/yr. w/excess @ 254 per mi. Ttl pymt/ttl cost/purch. opt: Q60 = $18,291/$21,621/130,005. Lessee resp. for maint. and excess wear & tear. To well-qual. lessees through Nissan-lnfiniti LT. Expires 1/2/14.

C2OI3 PotKhe Cws North Arrwic*. Inc. Porscto ifitomrtieridi j©at bail usage and cbservante of jfl tutk l»*» Jt a* txn«i. 2014 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA Ray Catena® Porsche /MONTH $899 27 MOS- 732-205-9000 $5,789

+ PER Land Rover Edison $ 1 New 2013 MO. A member of the Ray Catena" Auto Group LEASE" T^l^^ 36 920 Route 1, Edison, NJ • 732-205-9000 Range Rover FOR ^k^%^%^ MOS. 399 Service & Parts: 123 South Main St., Edison, NJ Stk #113681, VIN #DH851422, 5 Door Pure, 732-205-9010 EVOQUE white/almond. MSRP: $43,790. $4,189 due at signing w/$0 security deposit landroveredison.com Prices incl all costs to be paid by a consumer except for taxes, licensing & regist tClosed end lease incl. 10,000 mi/yr w/excess @ 15t per mi. over. Due at lease signing: 1st mo pymt, $2995 down pymt + $795 bank fee ttl pymt/ttl cost/i-esidual:$14,364/$18,154/$24.522 Lessee resp. for maint & excess wear 6 tear. Subject to primary lender approval to well qualified buyers. Offer expires 1/2/14.

Nlatw 2O13 Jaguar Ray Catena® -Jaguar oF Edison * 92O Route 1, Edison, NJ AWD Lease )er mo. for 36 mos 732-205-9000 UNWRAP A JAG VIN #D8S87497, Stk #J13224, White/Barley. MSRP: SALES EVEMT $53,895. $5,249 due at signing w/$0 security deposit raycatonajaguaroFodison.com

Prices incl. all costs to be paid by a consumer except for taxes, licensing & regist. "Closed end lease incli0,000 mi./yr w/excess @30e per mi. ovar. Due at lease signing: 1st mo. pymt, $3995 down pymt. & S795 bank fee. Ttl pymtAtl cost/residual: S16,524/$21,314/S29,642. Lessee resp. for maint., excess wear & tear. Offers subj. to primary lender approval to well qualified buyers. Offer expires 1/2/14. smart center Edison smart A member of the » Think smart, think Ray Catena Authorized smart Sales and Service open your mind 910 Route 1, Edison, NJ 08817 Lease a Phone 732.549.6601 Ray Catena* family of dealerships 2013 smart per mo. www.smartcenteredison.com pure coupe /36 mos. "Price incl. all costs to be paid by consumer except tor taxes, licensing, regist tees. MSRP $14,330.

Ask about our low finance rates! TO pym(/ttl o

Ray Catena® Motor Car Corp. 'Price incl. all costs lo be paid by consum- er except for taxes, licensing & regist. fees. 910 Route 1, Edison, NJ • 732-549-6600 Closed end lease incl. 20,000 rai/yr w/excess raycatena.mbsprinterdealer.com § 15* per mi. Lessee resp. for msinl. 3nd excess wear & tear. Ill pymt/tti cost/purch. Ray Catena® of Union opt: SI7,244/$ 19,244/$ 17,944.60. Offer to Rte. 22 W. Union, Nj • 908-379-7200 iveis w/c Union.mbsprinterdealer.com expires 1/2/14.

((iiiu'iiicnih Im.iinl vniitMcmi'is in M ft M. •Hiclory li'iiiiHMl icniiiiuaiis. «lJnl\ original niaimianiiivr parts. Catena* Kay Catena* \ name urn liin iritsi for ((iinplt'ti'automotive uire done honestly, •Complinu'ntan loaner (.ars as well as pick up K drop-off for service calls. Your Car Care Partner •Tree car wash with sen ice \isii.