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S.B. company gets drug approved by FDA BV JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer

Apharmaceutical company based in Monmouth Junction recently re-ceived its first drug approval from

the Federal Drug Administration (FDA). Upon the announcement last week some

township officials seemed hopeful that the news could help bolster the local economy.

INNOPHARMA, located on Deerpark Road, announced the FDA approval of the Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for ibutilide fumarale injection, the generic drug of Pfizer's Corvert, which helps to treat cardiac arrhythmia.

One of nearly three-dozen phannaceuti-cal and high-tech research and development companies in the township, INNOPHARMA focuses on niche gcneric and specialty pharmaceutical products. The drug is the first of the company's FDA ap-provals.

"Being that it's their first [approval], it brings a sense of credibility and respect to INNOPHARMA and to their New Jersey office," Councilman Jo.seph Camarota said.

The good news comes just months after two large corporations — Pfizer and Dow Jones — announced their decision to relo-cate out of the township, which will ulti-mately cost the township thousands of dollars.

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ERIC SUGAR staff Armaan Mediratta (I) and Ajay Sirvlsettl build their respective designs during a Famiiy LEGO Ciub session held at the South Brunswick Library in Monmouth Junction on Saturday. The club, which meets once a month, Is open to children ages 5 and older and their caregivers. More photos, page 25.

House fires in S.B. destroy two homes Seven people were displaced,

are being assisted by American Red Cross

House fires that destroyed two homes and displaced seven people last weekend in South Brunswick re-

main under investigation. No one was injured as a result of the two

house fires that occurred Friday evening and early Saturday morning, although both homes were destroyed, according to au-thorities.

Police were notified of the first fire at approximately 7:45 p.m. Friday. Shortly after the 75-year-old resident of the 231 Fresh Ponds Road home called emergency services, police arrived to find the first and second fioors engulfed in fiames, accord-ing to South Brunswick pt)lice Sgt. James Ryan.

The resident informed officers that he had smelled smoke and opened the win-dows of his home before calling authorities.

Sixty firefighters from the Monmouth Junction, Kendall Park and Brookview fire departments fought the blaze for nearly four hours.

Firefighters had difficulty containing the fire at first because they had to work through the nearly 20 inches of snow on the ground to reach the residence, located nearly 200 feet from the street. There also were complications in feeding water to the site, because two nearby fire hydrants were frozen over.

Members of the Monmouth Junction Fire Department found a woman and two young children in an adjacent residence and guided them to safety, according to Ryan. The Monmouth Junction First Aid Squad also assisted.

Fresh Ponds Road was closed for four hours because of the blaze.

The second fire was reported a few hours later at 2:45 a.m. Saturday. The fire, at 70 Cottonwood Court, was reported after the resident awoke to a popping noise in her furnace room. The homeowner saw flames and smoke and woke her two teenage chil-dren. They all escaped without injury.

Fifty firefighters from the Kendall Park, Kingston, Monmouth Junction, Franklin Park and Griggstown fire departments fought the blaze, which extended from the furnace room to the second floor and attic, for several hours. They were able »o con-tain the blaz.e to the single two-stor\ town-house and had the scene cleared by 7 a.m., according to authorities.

The American Red Cross coordinated relief efforts for the two families, Ryan said.

The cause of both fires remains under investigation by the South Brunswick Fire Safety Bureau, he said.

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They have stimulus money, they want to put these lights in, and it saves the town money in the long run, so I'm totally for It."

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I . . j x . PHOTOS BY IAN BATES Local resident Ian Bates photographed North Brunswick Volunteer Fire Co. No. 3 for a school photo essay project. Top: Rrefighter Craig Pormllll is ready for a call. Below: Firefighters Dan Guillen, front, and Chris Goebels await any necessary action.

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While photographing N.B. firemen for h.s. project, Ian Bates is also

applying to be a vol. fireman BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer

N'"orth Brunswick resident Ian Bates building a dark room in his basement.

— A senior at Rutgers Preparatory School in Somerset, he has been taking photography classes since his sophomore year.

In his Photo I class, he learned about manual photography and how to develop his own pic-tures.

After some convincing of his parents, he is now on his way to converting a closet into his own photography studio by painting it black, seal-ing off all openings, putting up blackout curtains, and buying the necessary chemicals.

"It's fun to take film and develop it and see how it comes out slowly," he said.

The 17-year-old is currently expanding his photography portfolio because of a class assign-ment. though the implications are much lat ger.

Bates, who has had an interest in firefighting sincc he was young, decided to capture the mem-bers of North Brunswick Volunteer Fire Company No. 3 for a photo essay. And he has become so in-trigued that he is currently filling out his own ap-plication to become a volunteer fireman.

"Firefighters interested me a lot ever since I was a little kid. I wanted to explore it more," he said. "I am interested in how each firefighter is. They each create a different situation and mo-ment. Firefighters are very unpredictable."

For the assignment. Bates must submit a mul-timedia presentation of a topic of interest, includ-ing KX) photographs, a sound piece and a video piece.

Although he began his assignment by photo-graphing fishermen in Point Pleasant, the assign-

ment did not pan out as he had expected, so he decided to reach out to the local volunteer fire-fighters to depict their lives inside and outside of their firefighting duties.

"Company 3 has grown on me, and I have a personal connection to each [firefighter]," he said. "Firefighters are heroes and deserve any publicity they can get to create respect."

Bates has spent about three weeks thus far with the duty crew, from 6-10 p.m. Mondays through Thut^ays. With his project due in April, he plans to spend more time"adding to his collec-tion of 6,000 photographs — about 200 pictures uploaded each night.

He watches as the duty crew checks equip-ment and trucks and participates in various drills. He has not yet been on a fire call.

"I sort of just hang around and wait for stuff to happen. I always have a camera on my shoulder," he said.

He has also-taken pictures of the firefighters relaxing.

"I wanted to go behind the scenes. Usually for pictures of firefighters, you see them on a call or at a fire, but not much behind the scenes at the firehouse, stuff like all of the preparation," he said.

Bates said he didn't realize that there is a lot of work for firemen to do when they're not on a call, such as fixing things, cleaning or building things.

He said his final 100 photographs will depict the best moments, "stuff to show everything that's h^pening." He hopes his sound piece has inter-views with the firemen and that the video will match the photos.

"I just want to make it the best that I can." he said.

Bates said he has never comi^eied a project of this magnitude before, but that he afs^ys has his camera and is taking photos of whatever catches his eye.

So far, he has i^eived the Junior Art Award at his school and has had three gallery exhibitions featuring his work.

Combined with his current job of assisting a wedding photographer, he hopes this photo essay package will help him when he attends the Ohio University School of Visual Communication to study photojournalism in the fall.

He intends to freelance for a newspaper or magazine once he graduates.

"Being able to show people what goes on, showing people what's happening with a still frame without them being there," he said, is the appeal of photography.

To view Bates' photographs, visit www.lan-BatesPhoto.com. To purchase a photogr^h, con-tact Bates at ian.bates526@gmail.com or visit ianbatesphoto.blogspot.com.

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PSE&G to install energy-efficient street lights in S.B, Cost savings could reach

$1 million per year BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer

SOUTH BRUNSWICK — PSE&G re-cently began insidJling cnergj-cfficient streetlights in over 20() municipalities across the state in an effort that could save towns nearly SI million annually.

The electric and gas company has al-ready installed the new induction fluores-cent lights in Franklin Township and will soon begin installing them in South Brunswick.

The company will replacc a total of 96,4(X) of the less-efficient mcrcury vapor lights with the new induction fluorescent lights. PSE&G is the first utility in the na-tion to provide these particular fixtures.

Benefits from these replacements in-clude an estimated $1 million municipal savings on lighting bills and a reduction of nearly 2l,0(X) tons of carbon dioxide ga.ses and 45.{XX) megawatt hours annually.

"This program is a win-win for the com-munities we serve," said Ralph LaRossa, president and chief operating officer of PSE&G. "It brings a new green source of lighting to our neighborhoods as it provides some relief to municipal budgets."

The new fixtures are brighter, last nearly

four times longer, and arc less costly to op-erate compared to the pre-existing models, according to a PSE&G press release.

The greener fixtures last up to I00,(X)0 hours before they need maintenance and use 30 to 40 percent less electricity, according to the statement. There is also an electronic driver in the fixture that allows for less than 5 percent of the energy to be lost to heat.

The energy-efficient fixtures contain much less mercury compared to the mer-cury vapor units they are replacing, and pro-vide a white light source that allows the eye to see objects more clearly.

Municipalities do not have to pay any upfront costs or charges to participate in the program.

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"They have stimulus money, they want to put these lights in, and it saves the town money in the long nin, so I'm totally for it," he said. "We're ready for it."

PSE&G partnered with U.S. Lighting Technologies in California to develop a more energy-efficient .solution to replace the mercury lights. Together they developed a "cobra head" replacement dubbed "The Jer-sey" that delivers utility-grade pcrfoirnance with contemporary styling, according to the release.

The lighting replacements are part of a $700 million capital program designed to stimulate the economy and provide jobs over two years by accelerating electric and gas infrastructure projects. PSE&G will in-vest about $50 million to provide the en-ergy-efficient lighting to the 220 municipalities its services, according to the company.

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American Legion to host karaoke dance

American Legion Post 401. 148 Major Road, South Brunswick, will host a free public karaoke dance 8:30 p.m. Feb. 19. For more information, call 732-329-9861.

S.B. k indergarten registration Feb. 24

South Brunswick will hold kindergarten registration for the 2010-11 school year Feb. 24 (snow date March 3.) Registration at Brooks Crossing Elementary, 50 Deans Rhode Hall Road, Monmouth Junction, will be 8:30-10:30 a.m., 1:30-2:30 p.m., and 6-8 p.m. Registration at Indian Fields Ele-mentary , 359 Ridge Road, Dayton, will be 9:30-11:30 a.m.. 1-2 p.m., and 6-8 p.m. Registration at Brunswick Acres. Cam-bridge, Constable, Greenbrook and Mon-mouth Junction .sch(K)ls will be 9:30-11:30 a.m., 1:30-2:30 p.m., and 6-8 p.m.

Children entering the kindergarten pro-gram must attain age 5 on or before (3ct. 31, and the sch(Kil district strictly adheres to this policy. Student may be registered during any of the above times, and no appointment is necessary. Children are not required to at-tend registration and fmly one parentyguardian is required to be pre.sent.

For documentation needed to register or more information, visit, www.sbschools.org.

Parenting workshop begins Feb. 27 in S.B.

South Brunswick Public Library, 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction, will offer the parenting workshop .series "Be-havioral Teaching for Fainilies of Children With Autism," 10 a.m.-I p.m. beginning Feb. 27. The remaining programs will be March 6, 13, 20 and 27. Registration is re-quired, and may be done in-person or by calling 732-329-4(KX), ext. 7285.

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Spicuzzo to step as ide a f t e r 30 years as sher i f f Freeholder will seek his office;

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iddlesex County Sheriff Joseph C. Spicuzzo announced last week thai he will not seek re-election this M

year. He said he met with Democratic Pany

leaders on Feb. 9 and advised them of his decision to retire. Subsequently, on Feb. 11, Freeholder Mildred "Millie" Scott, a fonner sheriff 's officer, announced she would run for sheriff.

Spicuzzo has been sheriff for almost 30

years and has served as chairman of the Middlesex County Democratic Organiza-tion for almost 16 years. He said he would seek re-election as party chaimian in June.

He cited health concerns as the reason for his decision to step down.

"I made the decision to retire now before health issues could adversely impact the perfnmiance of my duties as sheriff," he said, though he did not .specify the type of health conccm. "I am making the decision public now because the Democratic Party has scheduled its nominating convention for March 16."

Spicuzzo, who will remain as sheriff until his present term ends on Dec. 31, said the party's candidates for sheriff, county

clerk and three freeholder seals will be se-lected at the convention. In addition to Spicuzzo, the seats are presently held by County Clerk Elaine Flynn and freeholders Pete Dalina, Chris Rafano and Blanquita Valenti.

"My duties as sheriff have been one of the highlights of my life," Spicuzzo said. "1 believe the many innovations thai origi-nated with me have strengthened my office. I am very proud of my service."

Spicuzzo is a former labor leader and was the first elected mayor of Spotswood, serving from 1976-80. He and his wife Mary Ann, who now live in Helmetta, have two children, Charlie, who is a Spotswood councilman, and JoAnn.

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Spicuzzo said he discussed his decision to retire as sheriff with his wife and family in addition to the parly leaders.

"1 believe my family will look forward to seeing more of me in my retirement," he said.

Scott, who served as a sheriff 's officer in Middle.sex County from 1968-95, in-cluding five years as chief officer, said she was encouraged to run for the office by Democratic Party leaders. She said she has "great respect" for Spicuzzo.

"He strengthened the department in countless ways with his service. However, I understand and respect his decision to re-tire."

Bom and raised in Perth Amboy, Scott was a councilwoman in Piscataway from 1996 to 2008, when she was elected free-holder. She and her husband, Richard, have three children and seven grandchildren.

"It would be a great honor and privilege to serve the people of our county as sher-iff," she said. "My 27 years' experience as a sheriff's officer, my several leadership roles in that department and my service as chair-man of the freeholder Law and Public Safety Committee, which oversees all law enforcement agencics of the county, have helped to prepare me for the.se responsibil-ities."

Republicans announce run Two Monroe residents, Keith B. Hack-

ett and Harold Kanehave, announced last week that they will seek the offices of sher-iff and clerk, respectively.

Hackett retired from the New Jersey State Police in 2008 after more than 26 years of service. He has been a resident of Monroe for the past 23 years and is married with two children.

He said he wants to take the politics out of the Sheriff 's Office and bring nonparti-san leadership to the position. He said he would accept a reduced salary and take no fringe benefits, pension or entitlements, and will return that money to taxpayers.

Hackett said he would push for greater professional achievement by seeking law enforcement accreditation from the New Jersey State Assfxriation of Chiefs of Police. His platfonn states that accreditation pro-vides a proven management sy.stem of writ-ten directives that arc sound and operationally efficient.

Kane said he has always wanted to give back to the community some of what it has given to him and his family. Born and raised in New Brunswick, and having served eight years in the U.S. Navy, Kane and his wife Roslyn have been operating their own telecommunications business for 10 years.

"I 've spent my career in information technology (ITj and believe with my pro-fessional management skills that the proper use of IT can improve efficiency and reduce operating costs," Kane said.

He said he would also make the county Clerk's Officc more transparent by placing the departmental budget online, assigning and publishing direct dial phone numbers and email addresses to each staff member, and providing an online calendar for clerk and election board activities, and an online form generator and payment system,

Jane Meggitt contributed to this story.

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IRS Publication 17 is available online at IRS.gov or can be requested by calling I-8(K)-TAX-FORM (l-8(K)-829-3676).

4. Think iiliead about how you'll file. Will you prepare your return yourself or go to a preparer? Do you plan to file your tax return electronically with the IRS E-file Program? Do you qualify to file at no cost using the Free File Program on IRS.gov?

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• Find out what the service fees are be-fore the return is prepared. Avoid preparers who base their fee on a percentage of the amount of your refund or who claim they can obtain larger refunds than other prepar-ers.

• Only use a tax professional that signs your tax return and provides you with a copy for your records.

• Choo.se a tax preparer that will be around to answer questions after the return has been filed.

• Do you know anyone who has u.sed the tax professional? Were they satisfied with the service they received?

• Before you sign your tax return, review-it and ask questions.

Consider electronic filing. Electronic fil-ing is fast, easy, accurate and secure. When you file electronically, the computer will handle the math calculations for you, and you will get your refund in about half the time as a paper return.

"More and more New Jerseyans con-tinue to hit the 'send button' on their com-puters when it comes to filing their federal tax returns," said New Jersey's IRS

spokesperson Gregg Semanick. New Jerseyans e-filed a record 2.78 mil-

lion federal income tax returns during 2009 for lax year 2(K)8, up nearly 8 percent from previous year's total of 2.58 million e-fil-ers. About two out of three New Jersey tax-payers e-filed lasl year, out of the 4.2 million returns filed.

Taxpayers can file for free and online at IRS.gov. The Free File program can be used by taxpayers with an adjusted gross income (AGI) of $57,(XX) or less; about 65 percent of New Jerseyans qualify for the Free File program. Even if you do not qualify for the Free File program, taxpayers can still e-file through the IRS.gov website at nominal or low cost.

F^-file and F ree File benefits The benefits of the IRS E-file and Free

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bank account can take as little as 10 days. • More accurate returns: IRS computers

check for errors or other missing informa-tion, making e-filed returns more accurate.

• Quick receipt acknowledgement. • Safe and secure: Since 1986 over.790

million individual tax returns have been e-filed nationwide without a breach of secu-rity or integrity of these e-filed returns.

There's no need to panic. If you run inio a problem, remember the IRS will try to help, according to Semanick. Try the IRS.gov website or call the customer .serv-ice number at 1-8(X)-TAX-1040 (1-800-829-1040).

Business Briefs

Magyar Bank, New Brunswick, has launched a new community checking pi-o-gram to provide nonprofits with an oppor-tunity to rai.se funds for their organization by referring their supporters to bank with Magyar. The program is designed to help l(Kal nonprofits such as Boy Scout and Girl Scout inxips, ftxnball b<x)ster clubs, church groups and other organizations. Nonprofits that open a Magyar account are encouraged to ask their supporters to open an individ-ual checking account with the bank. The nonprofit will receive an annual donation of '.'2 percent annual percentage yield on the average daily balance of individual check-ing accounts designated to their organiza-tion. Magyar has l(K:al branches in North Brunswick and South Brunswick. For more information, visit ww w.magbank.com.

Charschan Chiropractic and Sport.s In-jury As.scK-iates, 490 Georges Road, North Brunswick, is holding its annual "Shoes for the Needy" collection through March 30. Since one of the most common conditions treated by dcKtors of chiropractic is lower back pain, and since the most common cause of chronic lower back pain is believed to be p(M)r f(K)t posture and asymmetry, and becau.se many people cannot afford ade-quate footwear, the office will be taking do-nations of new shoes or shoes with little wear. For more information call 732-846-64(K) or visit www.backfixerl .com.

Lisa M. Vignuolo, a Milltown resident and retiring partner at Borrus, Goldin, Foley, Vignuolo, Hyman & Stahl, RC., in North Brunswick, after 13 years, was sworn in as a state Superior Court judge in New Brunswick on Jan. 27.

Vignuolo graduated from Rutgers Col-

lege with a degree in art history with high honors before attending the Seton Hall Uni-versity School of Law to earn her juris doc-tor degree in 1996.

Before being nominated to the bench, her areas of practice included matrimonial and family law. litigation, mediation and

real estate law. Last year Vignuolo worked as the pros-

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T N.B. resident thanks k ind strangers

mighi need a tow truck. But in an instant, aii the guys, including the cop, decided they'd have none of that. Suddenly, shovels were out, snow was flying, and the guys were pushing my car out of the snow. Finally — I was free! Twenty minutes late to work, but free!

Later, I got to thinking: These guys surely had someplace else to be, or at least would rather be. They had nothing to gain by help-ing me. They could have just called the police on their cell phones and been on their way, but they didn't. Oh, I know what you male cynics out there are thinking: "Well, of course they helped YOU — you're a young pretty girl." Nope. I'm a quite average-looking middle-aged woman.

I'm writing this in the hope that those kind strangers will read this and know how grateful I am. I did thank them on the scene, but I hope they heard me. I hope they know how much they touched my heart.

Have faith in people. We will always help each other. These are the good o d days.

Lorene Leiter North Brunswick

Ihe cynics in this world would have us believe it's a dog-eat-dog w orld — every

man for himself. They'll tell you people don't help each other like they did in the good old days. Well, this was certainly not my experience this morning at the in-tersection of Hermann Road and Livingston Avenue.

It was the morning after the big storm, Thursday. Feb. 11. a lit-tle before 9 a.m. "The roads were very slippery. As I approached the red light on Hermann Road, with a car in front of me. I stepped on my brake and. to my horror, real-ized I wasn't slowing down (ap-parently a pile of snow around tires can cause this). I had to make a split-second decision. My only choice uas to veer sharply right, and this landed me in a big snow bank. The whole front of my car was buried.

I don't think 15 seconds passed before a young man came along and offered his help. A cou-ple minutes later, three more men stopped to help, or was it four? It's kind of a blur now. As they stood there assessing the situation and planning a course of action, a policeman pulled up. He took one look at the sorry sight and said I

Pedestr ians n e e d not mis interpret l a w

Iwould like to respond to the letter to the editor from En-rique Gonzalez Jr., "Drivers

Must Yield Right of Way to Pedes-trians" (Sentinel, Feb. 11).

While I did not see the original letter that prompted Mr. Gonza-lez's response, I agree with him that, by law, drivers must yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk. The problem is that since the law was passed, a large number of pedes-trians misinterpret the law as one that allows them to step out into road traffic even in the absence of a crosswalk, believing that cars

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should, and can, stop on a dime because pedestrians want to cross the road.

I have noticed this most fre-quently at Mid-State Mall, East Brunswick, in both the ShopRite and Best Buy parking lots. A woman once yelled at me because she said she had the right of way despite being nowhere near the crosswalk and crossing in the dark without any thought to oncoming traffic.

Karen J. Fitzpatrick East Brunswick

Even in snowstorms, EMS volunteers are there to help

It's been said that volunteer EMS [emergency medical services] is like oxygen: most

people don't realize they need it until they don't have it.

Unless they required medical assistance during the last three snowstorms, most New Jerseyans likely were blissfully unaware their local volunteer ambulance crews remained staffed and ready to respond to calls. Forgoing warm beds and lazy snow days with their families, countless EMS volunteers throughout the state slept at their squad buildings dur-ing the storms to make sure calls were answered without delay.

When calls came in, these volun-teers gladly braved the elements to help neighbors and strangers alike — free of charge.

Currently, in more than 80 per-cent of New Jersey, when some-one calls for an ambulance, volunteers respond. The 80-year-old New Jersey State First Aid Council represents more than 20,000 EMS volunteers affiliated with more than 350 first aid and rescue squads throughout the state. We're always recruiting new volunteers, with or without prior EMS experience, to join our team. For more information, visit your local squad or our website at

www.njsfac.org. The next time Mother Nature

throws New Jersey a curve ball, think about the EMS volunteers donating their time to help you, even if you never have occasion to call them.

A final thought: there's no need to wait until EMS Week in May to show your appreciation. Any day is ideal to thank the EMS volunteers in your town.

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Poison i n f o r m a t i o n a n d Educat ion System needs protect ion

''ever look a gift horse in the mouth," but that is exactly what the state

of New Jersey has recently done by cutting funds to the New Jersey Poison Information and Education System (NJPIES), and potentially forgoing federal funds of over $150,000.

The federal funds come with strings attached and cannot be ac-cessed without the state commit-ment of dollars.

New Jersey receives federal grant funds contingent on the state maintaining its own financial commitment to the center's opera-tion. In decreasing the state com-mitment by 32 percent over the last four years, state residents take a much bigger hit of decreased

federal funding. The math doesn't add up, and

we strongly urge our newly elected executive and legislative officials to take a more informed look at the state emergency serv-ices system and the part the NJPIES plays within it. Studies in New Jersey and other states con-tinue to show that millions of dol-lars are saved annually by poison control center interventions that handle problems at the scene and prevent unnecessary and expen-sive hospital visits.

Sadly, the NJPIES budget has been cut consistently for the past four years, ju.sl recently with a 22 percent budget cut for the fiscal year 2010. The system is currently running on bare bones, but still

providing 24/7 free telephone sup-port to all New Jersey residents. Emergency Medical Services pro-fessionals and doctors in New Jer-sey-based hospitals. The expertise and service is unparalleled and needs to be protected not im-pinged.

We urge our new governor and legislators to learn more about our services and support NJPIES as a progressive budget-saving and health-reform riieasure.

Dr. Steven Marcus Executive Medical Director

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System Newark

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i Community Bulletin Board Temple to host 'Waldos' dur ing Purim Sweet Retreat Tricky Tray planned at OLOL

Congregation B'liai Tikvah, 1001 Finnegans I,anc, North Urunswick, plans to set a new (luinncss Work! Record for the most people assembled in a synagogue si-multaneously wearing the famous "Where's Waldo" costunie at 6:45 p.m. Feb. 27 during their eelehration of Purim.

During Purim, Jews are commanded to hear the story of Esther, which will be read again at 9:45 a.m. Feb. 28, when another as-sembly of "Waldos" is expccted.

followed hy a Purim Carnival, open to the public noon to 2:30 p.m. There will be ar-cade-type games, an inllatable obstacle course, a raffle and prizes. Admission is free, but games sheets cost .$ 10 for 20 game tickets. Hot dogs, knishes, snacks and bev-erages will be available for purchase. There will be a wine tasting and wine sales for adults. Costumes are cncouraged.

For more information, visit www.bnailikvah.org or call 732-297-0696.

The Sunday Megillah reading will be N.B. Ital ian American Club dinner March 7

The Italian American Social Club of North Brunswick will hold its annual spaghetti dinner from noon to 4 p.m. March 7 at the club. Coz/.ehs Lane. The cost is $10

Registration l imited for sa fe driving cours

The South Brunswick Office on Aging, at the South Brunswick Senior Center, Route 522, Monmouth Junction, will hold a two-day safe driving course 12:30^:30 p.m. March 5 and 12, hosted by AARP. Completion of the course provides a dis-count on auto insurance. A valid New Jersey driver's license is required for signup.

The fee is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members. The lecture is open to seniors over age 55. Registration is lim-ited. Call 732-329-4(XX), ext. 7670, for more information.

Young Republicans in county elect chairs

The Middlesex County Young Republi-cans held an election meeting Jan. 26 at the Middlesex County GOP Headquarters in W(M)dbridge. The new board members arc Chairwimian Synnove Bakke, Vice Chair-woman Tonia Kulberda, treasurer Rob Volino, secretary Alissa Bengivenga, state Committeeman Matthew Malat, state Com-mittecwoman Candice Greaux and previous Chainnan Will Mitchell.

The new committee chairs are Program and Campaign Chair Candice Greaux, So-cial Media Chair JefT Mack. Outreach and Recruitment Chair Will Mitchell and Vice Chair Matt Filosa.

For more information or to join the group, contact Synnove Bakke at 718-309-5024 or email synnovc.bakkc@yahoo.com.

LMS student to try for state geography bee

Moksh Gudala was the winner of the 2(X)9 Geography Bee sponsored by the so-cial studies staff at Linwood Middle Sch<x)l. Noiih Brunswick, in conjunction with the annual National Geographic Bee. Gudala will take a written lest where a total of KK) students from New Jersey will qualify for the State Bee competition.

Other sch(Hil finalists were Gabby Bar-talier. Savin Gamage. Michael Benimovich. Michael Caruso, Tatiana Hill. Matt Resnick, Frank Vega, Jamie Einger and Kung Vyas.

The National Geographic Bee. an edu-cational program of the National Geo-graphic Society, is a nationwide geography competition for grades four through eight, designed to encourage the teaching and study of geography.

for adults or $5 for children under age 5. For tickets, call 732-249-1387 or 732-247-7240.

Our Lady of U)urdes Sch<H)l, 44 Cleve-land Ave., Milltown, will host A Sweet Re-treat Tricky Tray beginning at 7 p.m. Feb. 26. Doors will open at 5 p.m.

The event will feature more than KKJ prizes, including toy.s, small appliances, gift baskets, Ixnox, a Coach bag and more.

Grand prize is a trip for four to Hershey, Pa., including a three-night slay at the Hotel Hershey; tickets to Hershey Park for two adults and two children; a $3(X3 credit to-ward ail Hotel Hershey services including spa, restaurants and shops; and four com-plimentary admission tickets to 'The Her-shey Story" and Hershey Gardens. Retail value of the package is $1,700. Tickets for

the grand prize cost $ 10 each and are avail-able at the sch(X)l office, the parish rectory and at the tricky tray. The winner need not be present at the drawing.

Admission is $15 per person and in-cludes one sheet of 25 raffle tickets; addi-tional tickets may be purcha.sed at the event. Complimentary coffee, tea and cake will be served. Guests are welcome to bring their own food and drink. Participants must be at least 18 years old. Seating is limited. Each table accommodates 10 guests. Advance ticket purchase is recommended; ticket availability at the door is not guaranteed.

For more information or to make a do-nation, call the school at 732-828-1951.

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After storm column, some readers ask, 'Where funny?' I'll say this for niyselt: when 1 make a

mistake, it's a d t w y . Regular readers will remember that last week, 1 spent a

lot of time making fun of the hysterical media build-up to the stomi they were call-ing the "Snowptvalypsc," which turned out to be kind of a dud, at least here in Middle-sex County. I also made fun of people buy-ing all the milk and bicad at the supermarket, as if they wen? members of the Donner Party, getting ready to cross the mountains in winter. 1 was having a gotxl time.

Then, the next Wednesday, the real storm hit and pretty much shut dow n the en-tire ELastem Seaboard. 1 won't go into tails about what happened, because that's been on every news station in the world, and if you live out here, you were probably able to look out your own window and see what was going on.

It clobbered us in Middlesex County as well. My wife got a snow day and spent it cooking great food and fooling around with the snow blower. When there's "big weather." as she calls it, she can hardly wait to layer up and get outside.

I spent the day of the storm sipping hot cider with a good book in front of the fire, and my dog curled up at my feet. From my recliner, I could look out the window and watch my neighbor plow my driveway three times. He's a great neighbor to have. Not only is he a home-improvement profes-sional, which comes in handy, considering the five thumbs I have on each hand, he op-erates a snow-removal service and has a

couple of trucks w ith plow blades. He parks one of them in my driveway on the day be-fore big stomis. so my little stretch of black-top is the first thing he plows.

So we didn't sulYer. We didn't run out of milk, or bread, the pt)wer stayed on, the house was wann and 1 ale well. As a matter of fact. 1 enjoyed the heck out of it.

But I did feel bad that the very day the column I wrote was being printed and de-livered on petiple's driveways and ptistcd on the website, it was snowing too tuirsl for people to go outside and get the paper. And I took a few lumps from readers who emailed me to point out my meteorological and empathetic deficiencies. I guess 1 had it coming.

One reader, who didn't sign his or her message, was repre.sentative:

"While 1 appreciate your at-tempt at humor, timing is every-thing. Another storm is abtiut to hit tonight. It will probably be another foot or more. Sure, some places in N.J. only re-ceived a dusting of snow la.st weekend, but many of us had well over a foot. Southern parts of N.J. .. . suffered downed trees and utility poles and are still without power five days later. Cape May was hit with two sig-nificant storms back to back

"I am sure the elderly and disabled would not .see the humor in your piece if they are stranded without phones, or power for oxygen or other medical equipment or HEAT for days. It might have been funny in Middlesex last Sunday when you had no

cleanup, but that is not the case where 1 live. 1 still would rather have the opportunity to prepare and have the wcathcmian be wrong, than not to know at all what might happen

"And Mr. Bean — everyone knows you do not keep bread in the refrigerator. Bread is stored at room temperature or in the freezer — never in the refrigerator!

"Have fun shoveling tomorrow!" I understand that not everyone appreci-

^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ates my sense of humor. I once wrote a column about keeping kids

f (K-cupied on long car trips by hav-ing a contest to see which one can fill up a soda can with spit first. That column got more mail from disgusted readers than almost any-thing I've ever written. I thought it was hilarious, and still do.

Not everyone was put off by the "Snowpocalypse" column, of course. Kevin, from Plumsted,

was one of the readers who thought it was pretty funny.

"I had to write to you and say, 'Looks like we survived the storm of the decade' was one of your best! It brought me to my knees with laughter. What this does point out though, is how the media outlets can control anything they want to ... The Media says, 'It 's going to snow!! Stock up, you will not be able to get out." Off they go to the store to buy the milk, bread and eggs (that they will have to throw away).

"I must say, while I was clearing my drive of the snow I ran out of gas for my

Coda GREC'BEAN

snow-blower. I got i n U J my truck and off I went to the gas station to fill up my portable can (shame on me, I didn't prepare by buy-ing ,5(X) gallons beforehand). Guess what — the roads were (mostly) cleared and 1 was able to get to the gas station without any problem.

"Can you plea.se get your buddy Al Gore to get this Global Warming thing going? I am worried about these people surviving another snowfall."

In my own defense, I'll just say 1 write these columns a while before they're actu-ally printed, and when I wrote that column making fun of the storm hysteria, they weren't even predicting the helliferocious bli/.zard that socked us a few days later. Still, 1 ought to know better than to second-guess Mother Nature.

So I 'm sorry I made fun of people who probably didn't deserve it, and as they say in the newsroom, I regret being caught in that error.

On the positive side, the federal govern-ment in Washington, D.C., was closed for four straight days on account of the storm, which is the first time that has happened in living memory. So while most of us were stuck at home, .so were the men and women in Congress who usually have their sticky fingers in our pockets. They'll probably make up for it now that they're back al work, but it was nice while it lasted.

Gregory Bean ix the former executive ed-itor of Greater Media Newspapers. You can reach him at ghean@gmnews.com.

Caring For A Loved One At Home? The Senior Day Care Center At Buckingham

Is The Solution You've Been Looking For. Buckingham Placc Senior Day Center is a club like atmosphere, where seniors come for the day to enjoy activities, meals, socialization. We provide transportation so you won't have to worry about driving.

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Hawaiian luau to m a r k Purim Feb. 28

The Chabad Jewish Center of South Brun.swick will celebrate Purim at 4 p.m. Feb. 28 at Pierre's Ballroom, 582 Georges Road, Monmouth Junction, open to resi-dents of any faith or background.

The event's theme is "Hawaii" and will feature a Mcgillah reading at 4 p.m. with a simultaneous slide show. There will be a luau of Hawaiian and American cuisine, in-cluding hamantashcn, cotton candy and popcorn. There will be a Purim limbo game, Hawaiian-themcd crafts and other games. There will also be a ctislume con-test.

The cost is $15 lor adults and $10 lor children.

For more information or reservations, visit www.chabadsoulhbrunswick.com or contact Rabbi Levi Azimov at 732-.^98-9492 or e-mail rabbi (sPchabadsouth-brunswick.com

N.B. Drama Group to hold reunion Feb. 28

The North Brunswick Adult Drama Group will hold a reunion party Feb. 28 at Daryl Wine Bar & Restaurant, 302 George St., New Brunswick, in celebra-tion of its 40"' anniversary. Anyone who has been associated with the drama group may attend. For more information, con-tact Michael Hritz at 732-247-0922, ext. 440.

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Sometimes the glass is half empty Sometimes it's the little things in life that

wc take tor granted.

Things like running water, heat, and the I'act that we can hit a switch and light up a rcwm along with a he;ul-warming smile.

I know that I, for one, take hot coffee for granted, along with a cold refrigerator and a hot stove. Not to mention opening a heavy garage d(K)r with the push of a button instead of braving the cold winds in frigid teinpera-turcs to lift the heavy thing with my own brute strength.

I really never knew just how inuch I appreciated these luxuries in life until a recent power outage that had me going from the modem-day era to prairie life faster than you can ask. "Who stole the glow sticksT'

To be honest with you, when the power first tlickercd, I wasn't that ct)nccriied. I just Ux)ked up at the lights and thought to myself, "Well, that's a little odd."

Then the smoke detectors bu/yed, the computer beeped, and all of a sudden we were thrust into a world of darkness without heat, iight.s or hot coflee.

Wc here at the Clinches are prone to look-ing at the glass as half-full and decided to make the most of it. I have to admit, it was kind of fun at first. We played cards by candlelight and sang a lovely rendition of Janis Joplin's "Oh Loixi, won't you buy me a Mercedes-Benz."

At least some of us did while other nol-so-musically-appreciative members of the clan dissed the talent that was before them and voted me out of the nxim.

Talk about the day the music died. Following that 10 minutes of thrill-seeking

t un, we decided that not only did our predica-ment really stink, but perhaps our glass was re-ally half empty. To put it simply, we were cold, bored and had absolutely no access to hot cof-fee.

Worse yet, our access to fresh water is also dependent on electricity, so when the lighLs went tHil, the well ran d ^ .

Tums out our offspring have no concept of a limited water supply. 1 learned this when I walked in on our Lawrence as he was doing a surgical scrub via candlelight.

"What the heck are you doingT' I ex-claiined as [ held my lantern up high. I had a quilt tied to my waist and an old sweater across my shoulders. Although I wasn't holding a chicken, all I needed was a wide-brimmed

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Charlie was melting a pot of snow over a candle and Huey was kn(x;k-ing the ice off the barbecue grill with a mallet and a stick in an attempt to heat up some soup, when I called Pat.

"Is it wann where you arc?" 1 asked with love.

"Yeah. Why, did you need some-thing?'

"Uh, yeah! We're cold, we're thirsty and some of us are dying for a cup of coffee."

"Well, how about I bring you some supplies," he said, and I couldn't wait to see his hand.somc face as he walked in the dcxjr with hot fo(xl and a gallon-sized mug all for me.

It wasn't until I had hung up the phone that the reality of the recession hit me. I turned and kx)ked at my boys and said, "Dime to a dollar that man brings me a thimble of coffee because a bigger cup would cost much more."

I was wondering if I should begin braiding comhusks for a fire, when the boys eagerly an-nounced that Dad was home.

I walked into the kitchen to see my off-spring lined up in front of the counter. "Did he bring the coffee?" I asked as I tried to see around them.

"Oh, he brought it all right," they said with a smile. Then they parted their ways to let me glimpse an 8-ounce Styrofoam cup sitting on the counter Who knew they made them so small?

That 's itT' I exclaimed with disgust as I pulled off a mitten to pick up the cup.

"Well, yeah!" Pat said defensively. "That stuff is a buck a cup."

I did the only thing a woman under these conditions could do. I poured it into a mug and pretended it was half full.

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addressed twice BY jENNIFER AMATO Staff Writcr

NORTH BRl'NSNMCK - Zocy was one month aw a\ from turning 2 years old.

The 68-pound American pit bull had gone to the North Brunswick Communii\ Park Dog Park mid-day April 19. 2(H)9. and was playing w ith a Rottweiler, a mastilT and two other dogs.

As the five dogs were running around in the large-dog side of the park, a Yorkshire terrier was on the opposite side of the fence in the small-dog side of the p;irk, and all of the dogs began running back and forth on their respective sides, according to Txxy'-i ow ner. Donna Zier. a township resident and employee.

In the midst of playing, the large dogs had tried to run through a space between the fence and a park bench that w as located just feet away from the fence. Zoey's collar got caught on the edge of the bench and she flipped over, landing on her side. Her neck was full of gouges and blood, according to Zier.

"When you bring a dog to a dog park, it's supposed be a safety zone, not a train wreck waiting to happen. Unfortunately for Zoey, she hit the train head-on," Zier said. "Never in my wildest dreams did I think her injuries were this serious."

Zier took Zoey home afterward and

placed a call to the Animal Control office. Wayne Kulioriet, who was the Animal Con-trol ofllcer at the time, filed a report dated 4:17 p.m. April 10 stating that Zier was re-ptirting her dog had been injured at the park earlier that day.

The following day, April 20, Zier took Ztx^y to a Uxal veterinarian, who diagnosed the dog as having bruised ribs, a bruised hind leg and a possible greenstick fracture of the ribs. He gave her an injection of an-tibiotic and anti-inflammatory medication, and prescribed 10 days of antibiotic.

Zoey saw the veterinarian again about 10 days later for more medication, and then again on June 19 and Aug. 18, and for rou-tine exams and vaccinations.

In the meantime. Zier decided to speak with Lou Ann Benson, director of the De-partment of Parks, Recreation & ComiTiu-nity Services, about the conditions at the dog park. Zier said that on the Tuesday after the incident, she went to complain about the proximity of the bench to the fence, and to mention that the park is supposed to be sprayed for fleas and ticks, and that feces can transmit diseases to both dogs and hu-inans.

"I was irate over the fact that some idiot ever put the park bench there," Zier said. "Number one, who would want to sit be-tween two dog runs ... when you have big dogs running back and forth? If you put an older person there, the older person is going to get hurt. If you put a child there, that child on the bench is going to get hurt."

Benson .said she does remember speak-

JENNIFER AMATO There were two benches positioned on either side of a'fence separating a large dog run and a small dog run at the North Brunswick Community Park Dog Park on Jan. 13. A resident claims her dog was seriously injured when her dog and four others tried to run between the fence and the bench to chase a Yorkshire terrier on the other side in April 2009. North Brunswick Township officials said the benches were moved shortly after the incident.

ing with Zier after the incident, and that she addressed the issue with her parks staff. Benson said it was addressed immediately when the case was reported to them, and then was addressed a second time.

"Basically, we've had positive feed-back" alxiut the dog park, Benson said. "But as with anything, we are willing to learn and willing to [adjust] when we can. ... As with

any area, if we get an area of concern, we address it."

But things got worse for Zoey around Christmas time, when her hind legs went lame. Zier said her dog slouched down and just sat there, and when she tried to get up, she couldn't walk.

Zier's veterinarian told her that Zoey (Continued on next page)

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(Continued from previous page) was going to need surgery, so Zier chose to take her to the Red Bank Veterinary Hospi-tal in Tinlon Falls, where she was diagnosed with right hind limb lameness.

"We tried to put it off, but at that point she couldn't put any pressure on it at all. She wasn't eating, she wasn't drinking. All she would do is lay there and cry," Zier said. "We were told if this surgery was not done, she would wind up lame."

On Jan. 7 at 3 p.m. veterinarian and sur-geon Garrett Davis repaired a tear in Zoey's cranial cruciate ligament in her right hind leg. which is the equivalent of an adult's torn meniscus ACL. She had a metal plate with three screws put into her leg, which she will have for the duration of her life.

Davis said the injury to a ligament "is a very common injury in dogs" and that ".sometimes the prognosis is not generally very good without surgery."

However, he said, "I can't tell you >vhy it happened. 1 can't tell you about the his-tory." He said the injury is usually from a hyperextension of the knee or the twisting of the knee.

He said that "usually it's more recent," relating to the need for surgery soon after an incident instead of nine months later, but that stress on ligaments, such as limping, or a genetic predisposition to the injury can lead to a need for an operation. He said if Zocy had been limping on the leg, it could have reaggravated the initial injury.

Since January, Zoey has been on pain medication, but she has been favoring her other hind leg and must be kept as calm as possible at all times. In three to six months.

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"Some days arc worse than others. She won't even put her foot down," Zier said of her 2'/2-year-old dog.

"It's sad to see this dog. You give her pills and she just sleeps and she's in la-la land," Zier said.

Statements from the hospital show that the surgery alone cost over $4,(XK) and ad-ditional visits with X-rays, medications and blood work cost $285 and $366. A post-op-eration exam in a few weeks will probably cost an additional $300 for more blood work and X-rays. Zier said she is seeking compensation from the township.

"I blame the construction of the park. Is it a freak accident? It's a freak accident that never should've happened. You take your dog to a facility that as a taxpayer you think is a safe haven for your dog. ... If you have two runs, you don't put a park bench 2 feel between the two runs; it's a disaster waiting to happen. You think the dogs think, 'Don't run between these'? No. They're going to run as close to that fence, running after that little fur ball who is antagonizing them ... to show their dominance," Zier said.

She continued, "One way or another, I will be reimbursed for my dog's injuries due to the neglect of North Brunswick once again."

Carmine DeMilio, supervisor of the Parks Department, did acknowledge the bench-related injury and said he is aware of only this one incident at the dog park. Ben-son said the park is open from sunrise to sun.set seven days a week since April 2007, with township park rangers patrolling from

J E N N I F E R A M A T O As seen on Feb. 5, the North Brunswick Community Park Dog Park benches have been moved from alongside two dog runs to the front of the park area, and are now portable Instead of cemented.

March through November. DcMilio said the issue was addressed the

day after the accident, and was then further readdressed. DeMilio did not comment on the measurements between the fence and the benches at the time of the incident. However, he maintained that "the design and construction met all safely standards in New Jersey and we had full assistance by the Humane [Association] ... to assist us with all of the rules and regulations."

He said the benches were moved after Zier had asked them to be last April, and that the most recent impr6vements were on Jan. 15, when four cemented benches were replaced with portable ones.

Zier said she initially had suggested to Benson last year thai the benches should

have been placed at the front of the park area so that the whole fenced-in area could be in view, but she disagrees with the portable nature of them.

"That's more reason for people to get hurt," Zier commented about the portable benches. "When [dogs] run at you full force, you can kiss your [buttocks] good-bye. ... When [dogs] pick up speed, they don't think about putting on the brakes."

Through all this, Zier said that residents should not accept any injuries to their dogs and must make township officials aware. She said that taxpayer money built the park, so residents must speak up.

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FDA approval (Continued from page 1)

But with the newfound success of INNOPHARMA and other research and de-velopment firnis, the local economy may be boosted, as their success could trickle down to the local level.

"I think that the local economy is in the midst of a rebound," Councilman Charlie Carley said.

Although the FDA approval does not di-rectly impact the township, its success may eventually reach the local economy because it could help attract other medical and re-search groups to the area, according to Ca-marota.

"If [these companies] can be successful in South Brunswick, others can," he said. "It could [act as) a magnet."

He noted that success of the larger cor-porations impacts local businesses, because the big companies have to live off the local infrastructure.

Carley noted a trend developing in South Brunswick where small pharmaceutical and high-tech research and development com-panies have begun opening shop in town.

"[They] are taking advantage of this area's highly trained work force and South Brunswick's zoning, which we overhauled about four years ago to give wider al-lowances for different such uses," Carley said. "These companies have been doing well and expanding their operations these past few years."

Another company ba.sed in the township, Infinova, headquartered on Stouts Lane, has also recently reported success. Last month the company announced that it would intro-duce a new product to complement its pro-prietary technology systems for security and communication's applications.

"Right now, I think there's a little eco-nomic in.security about the future and things in general," Carley said. "[These compa-nies] are moving forward, and I think they are doing a good job."

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Eightti annual New Jersey Flower and Gartien Show

Feb. 18.1-9 p.m.: Feb. 19 and M. 10 a.m.-9 p.m.: Feb. 21.10a.m.-6 p.m. New Jersey Convention Center, Edison admission: $14, $12 in advance: $6 ages 12-17:11 and under free: 10 seniors Feb. 18 and 19 only: www.njllowershow.com 800-332-3976. ext. 120

National Wrestling Superstars Feb. 19,7:45 p.m. The Giant Silva battles four men at once. J-cup tag-team tournament includes The Nigerian Nightmares. The 8S Express, The Jock Mafia Team Commando, T?)e Cold-Hearted Playa Woodbridge Elks Lodge 665 Rah way Avenue tickets: $18, $16 children/seniors 732-888-1704

Be Feather Smart Feb. 20 and 21,10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center Georgia Tavern Road, Howell free 732-842-4000. TTY number 711 wvirw.monmouthcountyparks.com

Washington's Birthday Celebration Feb. 2i.noon-3p.m. Historic Allaire Village Allaire State Park Route 524, Wall free 732-919-3500 www.allairevillage.org

Academy of Music Ensemble Groups in Concert

blues & rock bands, senior string Ofchestra. dance troupe and singing ensemble Feb. 21 at 2 p.m. Main Street theater 3018 Bordentown Ave. Parlin section of Sayreville tickets: $10: refreshments available 732-553-1153

Toy Trains in Action benefits the Freehold Open Door food pantry, antique toy trains and accessories, silent auction of fully landscaped toy train layout with train set Feb. 21.10 a.m.-3 p.m. Knights of Columbus 701. Main St., Freehold admission: nonperishable food of monetary donation 732-303-8299

Holmdel Kiwanis Casino Night Feb. 26. 7-11 p.m. Lakeside Manor 410 Route 36, Hazlet admission; $100, includes $100 in chips 732-291-2960

• Music Judy Collins

Feb. 19. 9 p.m. McCarter Theatre Center University PI., Princeton tickets: $20 standing room only 609-258-2787 www.mccarter.org

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John Bianculli Trio Jackie Jones, vocals

Feb. 19, 8:30 p.m. Christopher's Heldrich Hotel Livingston Ave.. New Brunswick no cover charge 732-214-2200

Brooklyn Rider Feb. 19.8 p.m. Pollak Theatre Monnrouth University West Long Branch tickets: $28 732-263-6889 www.monmouth.edu/arts

Arlo Guthrie Feb. 20 at 8 p.m. McCarter Theatre Center University PI., Princeton tickets: $37-$48 609-258-2787 www.mccarter.org

Katha Zinn, illya Fllshtlnskiy works by Beethoven, Paganlnl, Lutoslawski. Prokofiev, Schumann Feb. 20, 8 p.m. Monmouth Conservatory of Music 50 White St., Red Bank donations accepted 732-741-8880 www. monmouthconservaf ory. org

Rio Clemente Trio jazz Feb. 21.2 p.m. Monmouth County Library Headquarters 125 Symmes Dr., Manalapan free 732-431-7220 www.monmouthcountylib.org

Revolution, Resistance and Reconciliation: Latin American Music from the Colonial Period and Dictatorships

Feb. 21 at 3 p.m. New Jersey City University Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City free 201-200-3151

Cherish the Ladies Feb. 26, 8 p.m. Pollak Theatre Monmouth University West Long Branch tickets: $32, $40 732-263-6889 www.monmouth.edu/arts

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Feb. 18, 7 p.m., "The Day After Trinity" The Atrium at Navesmk Hart)or 40 Riverside Ave., Red Bank tree, popcorn and candy included; reservations required 800-842-2480

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C O M E D Y Tomds Kutiinek

Feb. 19. 8 p.m. State Theatre Livingston Ave., New Brunswick tickets: $15, children free with every adult ticket purchased 732-247-7200 www.statetheatrenj.org

My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish, and I'm in Therapy!

one-man show by Steve Solomon Feb. 21,3 p.m. State Theatre Livingston Ave.. New Brunswick tickets: $32-$52 732-247-7200, ext. 517 www.statetheatrenj.org

Optimist Club's annual Stand-Up Comedy Night fundraiser

Feb. 27, 7 p.m. So<Jth Brunswick Senior Center 540 Ridge Rd., South Brunswick tickets; $25 732-754-8865; viww.optimist.org

Dragon's Tale Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company Feb. 28 at 3 p.m. Millstone Township Performing Arts Center tickets: $22; $15 children under 12 and seniors 732-466-8480 email: MPAC@millstone.k12.nj.us

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Harvey presented by South Street Players Feb. 19, 20, 26, 27, March 5 and 6 atSp.m., Feb. 28at2p.m. Wesley Hall behind St. Andrew's United Methodist Church 4fh & Mercer streets. Spring Lake tickets: $22: $20 seniors/students 732-447-5169: 732-462-4329

Barefoot in the Park through Feb. 28. Wed. 1 & 8 p.m.; Thurs., Fri., and Sat. at 8 p.m.; Sun. at 3 p.m. Two River Theater Co. 21 Bridge Street, Red Bank 732-345-1400; viww.trtc.org

The Wiz presented by Freehold Township High School Feb. 25 and 26 at 7 p.m. Feb. 27 at 1 and 7 p.m. Freehold Twp. High School 281 Elton-Adelphia Rd.

Gypsy presented by Howell High School Feb. 26,27, March 5 &6at7 p.m. Howell High School 405 Squankum-Yellowbrook Rd.

You Can't Take If With You comedy through Feb. 28 Fri.& & t . at 8 p.m.. Sun. at 3 p.m. Playhouse 22 East Brunswick Community Arts Center 721 Cranbury Road ttekets: $20, $18 seniors/students www.playhouse22.org 732-254-3939

Rumors through Feb. 27, Fri. and Sat, 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m.

The Little Mermaid 'The Little Mermaid," a

captivating tale of a deter-mined young mermaid and her companions both under the sea and on land, comes to Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theatre on Saturday, Feb. 20, at 2 and 4 p.m. This musical adaptation s presented by the award-winning American Family The-atre. Kelsey Theatre is located on Mercer's West Windsor campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road.

This lively musical, loosely based on the classic Hans Christian Andersen story, chronicles the adventures of Mera, the little mermaid with the most beautiful singmg voice under the sea. Bored with her underwater sur-roundings, she yearns to be completely human and live on land — especially after meeting the handsome Prince Edmond, whom she carries to safety after a violent storm. The plot thickens as Mera strikes a deal with the Sea Witch to win the prince's heart. How will Mera foil the Sea Witch and win her prince forever?

Tickets for "The Little Mermaid" are $8 for children and senior citizens and $10 for adults. Free parking is available next to the theater. Tickets may be purchased online at viww.kelseytheatre.net or by callino the Kelsey box office at 609-570-3333.

Spring Lake Community House Theatre Third & Madison avenues Spring Lake tickets: $20-$28 732-449-4530 wviw.springlaketheatre.com

Through the Night A soul aria written & performed by Daniel Beaty through Feb. 21 Crossroads Theatre Livingston Ave., New Brunswick tickets: $40-$75 732-545-8100 www.CrossroadTheatreCompany.org

The Triumph of Love through Feb. 20 Wed. through Sat. at 8 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. The New Theater Mason Gross Performing Arts Center (Douglass campus) 85 George St., New Brunswick tickets: $25, discounts apply 732-932-7511 viww.masongross.rutgers.edu

Calvin Better through March 14 Tues.-Sun., times vary George Street Playhouse 9 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick tickets: $47.50-$63.50, 732-846-2895, exts. 134 or 135 wviw.georgestplayhouse.org

Exposure Time worid premiere through March 21 Thurs. & Fri. at 8 p.m.. Sat. at 3 & 8 p.m.. Sun. at 2 p.m. New Jersey Repertory Company 179 Broadway, Long Branch tickets: $40, discounts available 732-2229-3166; www,njrep.org

Man of La Mancha Feb. 20, 8 p.m.; Feb. 21,3 p.m. Axeifod Performing Arts Center 100 Grant Ave., Deal tickets; $25, $22 seniors, $15 students 732-531-9100, ext. 142 www.axelrodartscenter.org

Pygmalion through Feb. 21, Fri. and Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. Kelsey Theatre Mercer Community College Old Trenton Road, West Windsor tickets: $14, $12 seniors, $10 students and children 609-570-3333

Forever Plaid The Mighty Oak Players and the Strand Theatre Ensemble Feb. 27 at 8 p.m., Richard R Marasco Performing Arts Center Monroe Twp. H.S. Perrineville Rd. Monroe tickets: $20, $18 seniors/students advanced tickets: 877-77CLICK from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. wvw.monroetownshipcultural-commission.com

Social Security comedy presented by the Monmouth Players Feb. 19, 20, 26 & 27 & 28 at 8:15 p.m.; Feb. 21 at 2 p.m. Navesink Library Theatre corner of Sears and Monmouth avenues, Middletown tickets: $15; $12, seniors/students 732-291-9211 www.monmouthplayers.org

The Vagina Monologues presented by Center Players Feb. 19 and 20 at 8 p.m. Applewood Estates' Performing Arts Center Applewood Drive, Freehold Feb. 21 at 2 p.m. Center Playhouse 35 South St. Freehold admission: $30; proceeds go to Claudia Lives On Memorial Scholarship Fund 732-462-9093 www.centerplayers.org

Grease Feb. 18-20, Mount Burke Theatre Peddle School Hightstown tickets: $10 609-944-7550

Guys and Dolls Feb. 20-28, Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m.. Sun, 3 p m. Middletown Arts Center 36 Church St. Middletown tickets: $20, $15 seniors and students 732-888-0339 www.smarttix.com

Fiddler on the Rool Feb. 26 and March 5 at 8 p.m., Feb.27&Manch6at2&8p.m., Feb, 28 & March 7 at 2 p.m. Kelsey Theatre

Mercer Community College Old Trenton Road, West Windsor tickets: $16. $14 seniors. $20 students and children 609-570-3333 vww.kelseytheatre.net

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School House Rock Live, Too! A Kids Forum presentation with professional actors Feb. 20 & 21 at 11 a.m.. Forum Theatre Main St. Metuchen tickets: $14; 5 tickets for $50 732-548-5600 viww.forumtheatrearts.org

The Jungle Book Feb. 20 and 27 at noon and 3 p.m. Circle Players 416 Victoria Ave. Piscataway tickets: $8 732-968-7555 www. circleplayers .com

Interactive Mystery Adventure ages 7 and up Feb. 20, 5-9 p.m. (every 15 mins.) Katen Environmental Center 160 Conover Road Wickatunk section of Mariboro tickets; $10 ($8 Kateri members) must be purchased in advance 732-946-9694 www.collieryouthservices.org

Cinderella through May 15 Saturdays at 2 p.m. First Avenue Playhouse First Avenue Atlantic Highlands tickets: $9 732-291-7552

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through March 21, hours vary; opening reception: Feb. 28, 3-5 p.m. Monmouth Museum at Brookdale Community College Newman Springs Road Lincroft admission: $7; free tor children * age 2 and younger 732-747-2266 www.monmouthmuseum.org

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ATLANTIC C I T Y Resorts Casino Hotel an-

nounced that it is offering Boogie Nigtits - winner of

the 2010 Atlantic City Nightlife Awards for Best Dance Club, Best DJ and Best Drink Specials - as a venue for Vegas-style weddings and wedding-vow-renewal cere-monies.

The first wedding was held Valentine's Day weekend.

"Las Vegas has Elvis, now Atlantic City has 'Michael' and 'Madonna," said Kathleen Mc-Sweeney, senior vice president of Marketing for Resorts Casino Hotel. "Thousands of people fly from the East Coast to Las Vegas for nontraditional weddings every year. Now, they can drive to At- . . „ lantic City and get married or -loseph and Rachael Anderson of Egg Harbor were the first renew their vow's at Boogie couple to be married at Boogie Nights, the ultlnnate 'TOs Nights, a place that has defined dance club at Resorts Casino Hotel. nontraditional since it opened."

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Live Boxing: Mike Jones v Henry Bruseles

Feb. 27 at 7:30 p.m. tickets: $50-$75 Boardwalk & Park Place www.ballysac.com

BORGATA Ray Davies

Feb. 26 at 9 p.m. Borgata Event Center tickets: $45

The Roots Feb. 27 at 10 p.m. Borgata Ttie Music Box tickets: $60

Jon Stewart March 5 at 8 and 11 p.m. March 6 at 11 p.m. tickets: $75 & $95 Marina district www.theborgota.com

Dropkick Murp . 25 at 8 p.m.

CAESAR'S

Boogie Nights, a '70s and '80s nightclub, will accommodate wedding parties and wedding vow renewal celebrations of all sizes. For $200, guests will receive a ceremony presided by one of two ordained Boogie Nights characters; Mr. Boogie or Dee Dee Rivera; champagne toast for four, and complimentary access to Boogie Nights that evening.

The Boogie Nights crew can assist couple in writing their vows with a '70s and '80s flair. Cer-emonies will be held on the lighted dance floor. Additional items, including look-alikes such as "Madonna" and "Michael Jackson" as wedding at-

tendants, will be available a la carte. Guests can also choose to order photographers, videogra-phers, wedding cakes, hors d'oeuvres, and more.

Weddings and wedding vow renewals will be available seven days a week at Boogie Nights. Weddings on Fridays and Saturdays will be held prior to the nightclub's opening at 9 p.m. Cere-monies held Sunday through Thursday must have a minimum of 100 guests.

Those interested in booking or finding out more information about wedding and wedding-vow-renewal ceremonies at Boogie Nights can call the hotline at 609-340-7698.

2010 Lunar New Year Celebration The Year of the Tiger Feb. 20 Lunar New Year Parade at 2 p.m. on the Boardwalk from Showboat to Caesar's Main Event Caesar's Circus Maximum Theatre at 7 p.m. admission: tree Boardwalk & Arkansas Avenue and Christopher Columbus Blvd. www.caesarsac.com

H A R R A H ' S

Natlian Burton's Comedy Magic Feb. 20 at 8 p.m.

tickets: $20-$30 Marina district www.harrahsresort.com

An Evening with The Levon Helm Band

Feb. 27 at 8 p.m. tickets: $35-$55 Marina district www.harrahsresort.com Marina district wvra^.harrahsresort.com

M S H O W B O A T

New Found Glory Feb. 19 at 8 p.m. tickets: $19.99 House of Blues

rookie Feb.: tickets: $25-$29 House of Blues

Musiq Soulchild Feb. 27 at 8 p.m. tickets: $35-$45 House of Blues

CATCH the Show Feb. 20 a new twist on the Mardi Gras parade New Orleans Parade at 2:30 and 7 p.m. Rio Carnival Parade at 5 p.m. tickets: $35-$55 Boardwalk at Delaware Ave. www.showboatac.com

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Lou Negilla's Ring of Combat XXVIII

Feb. 19 at 8:30 p.m. Tropicana Showroom tickets: $50-$150

Yesterday: A Tribute to the Beatles Feb. 21.23.24.25 and 27 at 8:30 p.m. Tropicana Showroom tickets: $25

Crocodile Rock Feb. 20 at 8:30 p.m. Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. Feb. 22 at 8 p.m. Feb. 24 at 3:30 and 8 p.m. Tropicana Showroom tickets: $25 Boardwalk & Iowa and Brighton avenues www.tropicana.net

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Feb. 27 at 8 p.m. tickets: $49.50 Boardwalk at Virginia Ave. www.trumptaj.com

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cheer & dance team competition Feb. 20 admission: $20: ages 6-10, $10

Atlantic City Classic Car Show Feb. 26 & 27, 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m. admission: $20, under 12, $5 One Convention Center Blvd. 609-449-2000 www.accenter.com

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Everyone can enjoy 'Valentine's Day' BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writef

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Ihe lives of numerous Los An^elinos iniertwine on the day dedicated to love

in the new film "Valentine's Day" as they face challenges and make conquests on Feb. 14.

"Valentine's Day" is a fun. cute date-night movie that takes a look at all the var-ious types of romantic relation-ships out there in the world.

Viewers ride along with the fairy-tale, first-love high school romance of Willy (Taylor Lautner) and Felicia (Taylor Swift), all the way to dealing with se-crets long buried in relationships, like Estelle (Shirley MacLaine) and Edgar (Hector Elizondo).

Like any movie, those who deserve to be end up happy on Valentine's Day, while those heartbreakers out there end up

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"Valentine's Day" is the large cast. With abtiut 21 characters interacting with one another, it can he a bit much. Some people were introduced, then drifted to the side, while others t(xik main stage, like Julia (Jennifer Gar-

ner) and her best friend Reed (Ashton

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larly large casted "He's Just Not That Into You," there's so much

going on that viewers are bounced around and can lose their connection with the characters.

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lates to another that you're distracted. By the end, though, it all comes together and you see some surprising relationships between certain characters.

The film's Hollywood star-packed cast is too large to list, but ranges froin screen legends like Shirley MacLaine to the young newcomers like Emma Roberts, Taylor Lautner and Taylor Swift. Each actor gave a great pcrfomiance for his or her respective character.

"Valentine's Day" is a little lengthy, but it needs to be in order to explore each character's day.

See if you can find director Garry Marshall's cameo. Here's a hint: it's toward the end. Also watch for nods at Marshall's pre-vious films, including "Pretty Woman."

If you're looking for a great date movie, then definitely check out "Valentine's Day."

It 's not so overly romantic and sappy that your significant other will be bored to tears, plus there's plenty of eye candy for everyone (think Jessica Alba and Bradley Cooper).

In the end, "Valentine's Day" is a fun fiick for everyone.

Contact Rebecca Morton at marlboro @ gmnews. com.

ADMIT ONE "Valentine's Day"

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Middle.sex County College, Edison, an-nounced the following local students named to the dean's list for the fall semester:

North Brunswick residents: Joseph Alai, Kathryn Abrams, Brandon

Alterman, Keith Amorim, Kevin Anderson, Ginally Applebaum-Matos, Jozsef Baksa, Simer Bhatia, Mayra Bird, Jennifer Blay, Stephen Bonura, Maurice Bright, Michael Burlew, Diana Calderone, Dianna Carta-gena, Ashley Centrella, Elizabeth Chelli, Jacqueline Cohen, Thomas DePalma, Melissa Difranco, Jessica Eckert, Ulysses Flores, Anthony Formica, Amal Ghannam, Allan Gomez, Alina Hasan, Nicolette Hires, Nyerere Hodge, Qiuting Lucy Huang, Nico-las Issa, Hannah Jakubowski, James Karas, Coleen Keefe, Qurat-UI-Aine Khalid, Jason Klink, Chris Konarski, Michael Kourtis, Richard Krattcnmaker, Beth Kro.ss, Soo Lee, Ja.son Magyar, Katelyn Magyar, Margaret McNeil, Corey Meagher, Chri.stian Mendez, Yvonne Mikalopas, Mark Mindlin, Alexan-dra Moskvichova and Gary Murphy.

Also of North Brunswick: Shyna Nanila, Kevin Nielsen, Alvaro Norona, Temidayo Ogunwale, Jennifer Olbrys, Amanda Olsen, Himanshukumar Patel, Mihir Patel, Kyle Petroski, Courtney Pfau, James Pickering, Jennifer Porto, Samantha Previte, Syed Quadri, Naina Raina, Leticia Recinos, Kim-berly Reyes, Griselda Rivera, Christopher Rizk, Yanira Rodriguez, Nicole Rosol, Heather Samocki, Shannon Samocki, Kristie Saporita. Nicole Schrage, Anthony Scimone, Shilp Shah, Syed Jawad Shah, Patrick Skol-sky, Brekke Spadaro, Saahithya Thirukot-taram, Pasquale Tesi. Izabela Urbaniec, Alarice Vargas, Rahul Vasudexa, Amanda Veltry, Nick Venuti, Anuj Wadhawan, and Ching-Kuen Wong.

Anthony C. Gordon, North Brunswick, has been named to the dean's list for the fail semester at McDaniel College, Westminster, Md.

Coastal Carolina University, Conway, S.C., announced the following local student named to the dean's list for the fall semester:

Nicole A. Rubin of the Monmouth Junc-tion section of South Brunswick.

Bucknell University, l^wishurg. Pa., announced the following local students named to the dean's list for the fall .semester:

Briana K. Burckhardt, North Brunswick, daughter of Marlene and Thomas Burck-hardt, and a 2{K)6 graduate of North Brunswick Township High Sch(H)l:

Courtney A. Mc-Carthy, Monmouth Junc-tion section of South Brunswick, daughter of Deirdre and James McCarthy, and a 2(X)6 graduate of Peddie School, Hightstown; and

Hayden P. Pirkle, North Brunswick, son of Pamela and Thomas Pirkle, and a gradu-ate of St. Joseph's High Schtxil, Metuchen.

Drew University, Madison, has named the following local students to the dean's list for the fail semester. To qualify for the dean's list, students must earn a grade-point average of 3.4 or better, which is equivalent to a B plus or better

Patrick Mahoney, North Brunswick; Erin Savage, North Brunswick.

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Area chiropractor chosen for Olympic medical team Toto will work with

U.S. athletes in Vancouver

BY VINCENT TOOARO Staff Writer

Combining his love of sports with his love of chiropractic work. Dr. Blasd Toto has found himself in what may be

the pcrfcct job. Toto is in Vancouver, Canada, as a mem-

ber of the USA Medical Team for the Winter Olympics.

Toto, a former East Brunswick High School football player who now operates Toto Chiropractic & Total Rehabilitation on Rues Lane, said he was honored to be cho-sen by the U.S. Olympic Committee for a role that only 13 chiropractors have served in over the last 30 years.

"This will no doubt be the pinnacle of my 25 years in the chiropractic profession," he said.

Toto said one of the qualifications needed for the Olympic team position was to have at least five years' experience work-ing with a sports team. Toto has worked as a trainer and chiropractor for a high sch(K)l football team and other sports teams.

Since an internship was also required, Toto applied to the U.S. Olympic Commit-tee and was selected for a 15-day internship in 1995. He was invited back for another one in 20()9. Doctors involved in this pro-gram are evaluated on their ability to work with others, as well as their technique and chiropractic skills. The more recent intern-ship went well enough to earn him a role on the medical team.

Toto left for Vancouver in early Febru-ary and will stay until March I.

Toto said his main job will be to manip-ulate spines. He noted that the athletes are very used to chiropractic care and "very at-

Poster contest deadl ine March 1

The Central Jersey Chapter of the Amer-ican Conference on Diversity is holding its first annual poster art contest based on the theine "Valuing Diversity and Promoting Respect."

Students in grades seven and eight from Middlesex County are invited to submit an 18-by-24-inch poster. A brief narrative of 20() words Or less describing the artwork must accompany the submi.ssion.

All entries will be exhibited at the annual awards dinner of the Central Jersey Chap-ter on March 25 at the Renaissance Wood-bridge Hotel. Submissions will be judged by those in attendance by silent ballot, and ballot results will be tabulated after the event. Artists whose work receive the most votes will be presented with a certificate of recognition and a gift card.

An entry fonn and more information are available by calling Melissa Sandler at 732-745-9330 or by emailing Melissa® Ameri-canConferencconDiversity.org.

Submission deadline is March I.

tuned to their bodies.' The chiropractors will use different

techniques to keep the athletes function-ing at the highest possible level. One of those techniques is called Kinesio taping, which involves the use of a special thera-peutic taping to assist injured muscula-ture. The other technique, called active release or soft-tissue treatment, is also used. A goal of the work is to correct im-balances and trigger points that develop in the musculature.

"All of it is a basically hands-on care," he said.

In addition, the chiropractors will treat whatever injuries the athletes have. Tech-niques for such treatment include manip-ulation, icing and physical therapy. The athletes are treated twice a day.

Toto said he will be stationed in the U.S. Olympic Village in a medical clinic, but he will also cover some events.

The Ass(Kiation of N.J. Chiropractors

(ANJC) praised Toto for his achieve-ments.

"We are extremely proud to learn of Dr. Toto's appointment to the USA Med-ical Team for the 2010 Winter Olympics," ANJC President Dr. Steven Clarke said. "His appointment is further recognition of the integral role chiroprac-tors play in the daily lives of patients throughout our state and country, espe-cially the numerous athletes, professional and amateur, that benefit from chiroprac-tic care."

Toto said he knew early on from play-ing football at East Brunswick that chiro-practic care was important for athletes. He said he is excited to now be able to treat some of the best athletes in the world.

The role is purely volunteer. "I am looking forward to serving my

country and the U.S. athletes to the best of my abilities," he said.

Association of New Jersey Chiropractors memt>er Dr. Blase Toto (r) is pictured with Dr. Bill Moreau, director of medical clinics for the United States Olympic Committee for training centers in Colorado Springs, Lal<e Placid and Chuia Vista.

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Audit ions for 'Rocky Horror ' set fo r Feb. 25

Stage Stars will hold auditions for "The Rocky Horror Show" Feb. 25 at 415B Cleveland Ave., Highland Park. Phantoms (or dancers) can audition from 6 to 8 p.m., and main characters and R(x;ky Horror Fans (vocalists) can audition from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Needed are males and females age 20 and over. Audition appointments are needed for all main characters and vocalists. Those auditioning should bring a headshot, r6-sum6, a short comedic monologue, and at least 16 bars of an upbeat pop/rwk .song fit-ting to the character. A monologue and vocal selection from the show may also be prepared. Dancers .should also bring a head-shot and r6sum6 and come prepared to dance for the fist cut. Those asked to stay will need to sing at least 16 bars of an up-beat pop/rock song. To schedule an ap-pointment, email stagestars@r(K-kelmail.com. Details: 732-777-7877.

Anshe Emeth to hold concert Feb. 20

Anshc Emeth Memorial Temple, 222 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, will host a Cantorial Concert featuring New Jersey stars of the cantorate at 8 p.m. Feb. 20 as part of its 150"' anniversary celebration.

A varied program of cantorial classics, Yiddish, opera, art song, Broadway and contemporary Jewish favorites will be pre-sented.

Joining Anshe Emeth Cantor Anna West Ott will be Cantor Lee Coopersmith, for-merly of Anshe Emeth and now of Temple B'nai Abraham in IJvingston; Cantor Sharon Brown-Levy of Temple Emanuel of West Essex, Livingston: Cantor Benjamin Matis of Temple Beth Shalom, Livingston; and Cantor Ken Gould of Temple B'nai Shalom, Ea.st Brunswick. Dave Schlossberg will be the accompanist.

Admission is $18 for all. Sponsorships are available for $1(K). F-or more informa-tion, please call 732-545-6484.

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NBTHS 'Rock-a-Thon' event Feb. 20-21 I'he 25"' annual "Rock-a-Thon" is

schcclulcci lor Salurduy and Sunday. Feb. 20-21. at North Brunswick I'ownship High School, Raider Road and Route 1. 0. North Brunswick.

The 24-hour rocking chair marathon raises money for charities by having stu-dents get pledges and then rock the day and night away.

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Visiit)rs are welcome from I i a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and Irom X-l I a.m. Sun-day.

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N.B. Republicans to meet Feb. 23 The North Brunswick Republican Or-

ganization (NBRO) will meet 7 p.m. Feb. 23 at the American Legion Hall. 1015 L.m-wood Place. At the meeting, re-organization plans will be discussed, rccords will be up-

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SBHS to hold p r o m fash ion show Feb. 26 The South Brunswick High School

(SBHS) Project Graduation Committee will hold a prom preview fashion show titled • SBHS Project Runway" 7:30-9:30 p.m. Feb. 26 at the CanDo Fitness Club in the Princeton Forrestal Village, off Route 1 south.

"SBHS Project Runway" will feature the latest prom fashions from KiKi D"s bou-tique in the Princeton Shopping Center and ChazMaTazz men's, formal wear shop in Marketfair, as well as active wear from CanDo. Students in the junior and senior classes will be models for the event.

Other vendors will be available with their wares and services, including jewelry, hair, nails, florists and tanning.

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ERIC SUGAR staff Children of all ages sift through a pile of LEGOs In order to build their own designs during a Family LEGO Club session held at the South Brunswick Ubrary in iVIonmouth Junction on Saturday. The club, which meets once a month, Is open to children ages 5 and older and their caregivers.

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SPORTS Viking girls win CJ track championship BY TIM MORRIS SUff Writer

Collecting points in all 10 events proved to be the difference for the South Brunswick girls track and field

team. The Vikings overall balance and depth

led them to the NJSIAA Central Jersey ^^roup IV Championship on Feb. 12 at the Bennett Indoor Complex in Toms River.

South Brunswick needed every point to outlast Montgomery winning by just 4.5 points. 56.5-52.

Junior Mariah Browne was the lone Viking to win a state sectional title captur-ing the 55-meter dash in 7.46. However, there are many stars for the Vikings.

Distance runners Sophia Ginez and Cayla Del Piano earned valuable points in the 1.600- and 3,200-meter run. Ginez (5:09.33) and Del Piano (5:11.64) ran sec-ond and third in the 1,600, and Del Piano came back in the 3.200 to pick up a sixth-place finish (11:25.95). Also picking up a sixth-place finish was Jessica Puchalski in the 800 (2:25.00).

The Viking sprintere did their part as well. Rachel Johnson was third in the 55-meter dash that was won by Browne. In the

hurdles. Jamie Thompson (8.49) finished second, and in the 400, Alicia Osley took fifth (1:01.32).

South Brunswick's 4x400 relay team of Janae Baker. Jamielyn Samper. Puchalski and Osley were fourth (4:10.64).

In the field. Ginelle Walker (36-7 Vi) and Amber Brown (35-0) took third and fifth place.

Amanda Smilgis was fifth in the pole vault (9-0) and Brooke Sassman tied for sixth in the high jump (4-10).

South Brunswick's boys were second

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ERIC SUGAR staff South Brunswick's Sophia Ginez (center) and Cayia Dei Piano (left) finished second and third in the 1,600-meter run at the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group IV Championships held Feb. 12 at the Bennett Indoor Complex in Toms River. Ginez and Dei Piano gave the South Brunswick girls valuable points on their way to the team championship. More photos at gmnews.com.

Memorial's Jihaaad Howard in the 55-meter champions as well. Cullen Davis won the dash in 6.63.

Forthun had a similar close competition. He and Old Bridge's Andre Davis both cleared 6-2. but the Viking won via fewer misses.

North Brunswick had a pair of sectional

behind the Old Bridge juggernaut that piled up 78 points. The Vikings had 30 to edge North Brunswick (28) by two points.

Leading the way for the Viking boys were individual champions Brian Oni and Derek Forthun.

Oni won in a photo finish over Brick

1,600 (4:26.14), and Kyle Davis took the 3.2(X) (9:49.85), giving the Raiders a sweep of the boys distance races.

Next up for the Vikings and Raiders is Saturday/s NJSIAA Group IV Stale Cham-pi<inships back at the Bennett Complex.

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ERIC SUGAR staff South Brunswick's Derek Forthun competes in the high Jump at the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group IV Championships held at the Bennett Indoor Complex in Toms River on Feb. 12. Forthun cleared 6-2 on his way to the state sectional title.

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Right now is a great time to buy or sell By Gloria Zastko

If you have a gcxxl job aiid aotxi credit, the next couplc of" months is a perfect time to house hunt. Fence sitters lake the

risk ol"expiring lax credits and rising inteivst rates.

Both buyers and sellers should consider the following and jump into the marlvct now :

1. Mortgage rates arc uncommonly low iind they may not last. The rate on a 3()-year nxirtgage is hovering around 5 percent. Rates arc low because the Federal Resen e has been buying up uillions in mortgage-backed securities and incwtgage agency debt.

. The aim is to hold dowTi interest rates and

keep mortgages afTordable. But the .Feds plan to rcmo\ e the finiuicial crutch as the ecoiHMiiy impnn es iuid has no plans to buy nwre past Mareh ." 0, 2010, which will prob-ably result in interest rates going up. Many economisLs exptvt to see a 6+ perecni inter-est rate by year end. A rise of 1 percent would increase a $150,(XX) mortgage by $104 a month.

2. The homebuyer tax credit expires on .'Vpril 30, 2010. To qualify for the credit, a purchase contract must be signed by April 30 and closed by June 30, 2010.

3. Affordability is the keynote to a healthy market. We have it now; will it con-tinue?

4. Timing is everything. We arc in a win-win situation for both buyers and sellers. Act now: there is a small wind(.)w of opportunity until April 30

Call a Gloria Zastko Realtor to guide you thri>ugh this challenging miu ket to find the home of your dreams. Visit www./astko.com for all you want to know about real estate, including an actual chart to figure out your mortgage payments and clos-ing costs on a home you plan to purcha.se. Also, open houses arc always posted on the site.

Call Gloria Zastko, Realtors at 732-297-()6(K) or e-mail zastko@zastko.com for all your real estate needs.

Weichert seminar reminds consumers, it's your move; why wait?*

Riding the success of the S8,(XX) tax credit it created last Februar>. Con-gress recently decided to extend the

tax credit for first-time buyers and expand the financial incentive to provide $6,500 for repeal buyers to help further the eco-nomic recovery. To help prospective sell-ers and buyers understand the advantages offered by the combination of favorable market conditions and a federal tax credit, Weichert. Realtors will host a seminar on Saturday Feb. 20 in each of its approxi-mately 500 company-owned and fran-chised offices.

Do you wonder if you ' r e eligible for

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"The extended and expanded tax credit presents a great financial benefit for sell-ers and buyers throughout the different stages of the homeownership cycle," said James M. Weichert. president and founder of Weichert, Realtors. "Our seminar is in-tended to help first-time buyers and exist-ing homeowners alike understand why it is

to their advantage to act quickly so they can benefit from this unprecedented op-portunity."

This free, no-obligation seminar will include a brief presentation that includes an overview of the lax credit and the many benefi ts of homeownership, followed by a question and answer session. Weichert managers and sales associates will also re-vie.w the state of the current local real es-tate market. To reserve your seat or lo learn more about the time and location of the seminar nearest you, call your local Weichert office. For a directory of We-ichert locations, visit Weichert.com.

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This network of domains for specific local towns generates im-proved search engine placement and increased buyer traffic.

Vecchio credits the firm's com-mitment to UK-al sites and local knowledge, a characteristic known as localism, for the success of the Homcsinyoutown.com marketing system.

"A major shift has occurrcd rc-c-ently in ihe way that consumers in-teract with the Internet and with each o ther Consumers are inter-ested in knowing everything going on around them: news, events, friends and resources. As a result, consumers naturally type in city modifiers as anchor text to their search," explained Vecchio.

"This technique, referred to as localism, is fundamental building block of a successful web strategy thai includes deploying a network of local websites based on natural type-in keywords," he adds.

Localism is a departure from the traditional brand-driven online strategy used by most firms.

"The Internet is the most impor-tant thing to happen to real estate in many years, and traditional market-ing is no longer enough," Vecchio said. "Anyone can advertise homes on MLS or on Real torcom, but the Internet offers more opportunities for buyer and sellers. We believe this investment increases exposure for our sellers and helps more buy-ers in their home search."

Vecchio operates more than 1,3(K) websites and online services, including live help online, virtual tours, single property websites, Hoor plans and featured homes.

For more information about Vec-chio, see Larry.BetterHomesUS.com or visit the firm's website at BetterHome-sUS.com.

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PARLIN $239,000 Ground floor., end unit condo in Harbour Club. Move in condition, has new furnace, ceramic tile floor in kitchen, dining room and bathrooms, pergo floors in living room, huge master bed-room w/attached bath, sliders to patio, across from pool, clubhouse, tennis courts, walk to NYC bus, close to train & major highways. 732-525-1550 (164014036)

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MUSI see charming colonial with 2 staircases. Unpack aryj enjoy tuH. pertect»y tm. bsml with NEW futt bth. Plenty ot room lor extended tamity* Hrdwd firs, beautiful nyXdings. Trex deck off updated kit. Larger mstf bdrm has it's own bath & 2 dosets. Long dnveway to detached garage. Fenced yard (164164014)

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Appreciating autos While most wi l l head to the scrap heap,

some of today's cars and trucks may eventually become valued collectors' items.

By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features

Most of us past a certain age have likely owned, and sub-sequently lost, one or more possessions — whether it's the first issue of "The Spectacular Spider Man," a 1959-

vintage Barbie doll or a 1964 Ford Mustang — that have subse-quently blossomed in value as cherished collectibles. Empty nesters with money to bum frequently set fire to it trying to rekin-dle their youth by purchasing rare examples of such items. Nowhere does this urge become more bonfire-like than in the universe of classic cars.

Take a look at these transaction prices for vintage vehicles sold in recent months by the Marengo, III.-based Mecum Auc-tions. A 1970 Plymouth Superbird Coupe was snapped up for $128,000, while a 1970 Pontiac GTO "Judge" Convertible com-manded $350,000 and a 1966 Shelby 427 S/C Cobra Roadster went under the hammer for a whopping $1,165,000.

As is the case with comics that are diligently kept unread in plastic protective sleeves and toys that are stowed away in their original packaging, there are a number of rea-sonably affordable cars and trucks from recent model years experts say are worth holding onto for their appeal to future genera-tions of enthusiasts.

For example, the Detroit-based Friends of the National Automotive History Collection (NAHC) recently picked the eccentrically boxy Ford Flex crossover SUV as being the current American-built model that will become the most de-sired by tomorrow's car col-lectors. "This selection is unique among all the 'Vehicle of the Year' awards, because it is selected by car buffs who know what future collectors will value," says Charles K. Hyde, chainnan of the NAHC Board of Trustees. "We asked our members to predict which of this year's new vehicles will turn heads in 2034."

Models the organization cited in previous years include the retro-flavored Dodge Challenger muscle car, the rip-roaring Dodge Viper SRTIO sports car and the fun-on-a-budget Pontiac Solstice roadster.

For its part, classic-car insurer Hagerty Insurance in Traverse City, Mich, recently issued a "Hot List" of models from the pa.st 10 years its experts feel have the highest probability of becoming prized possessions down the road. "Over the past decade and even the past year, the automotive industry has seen immense change," says McKeel Hagerty, the company's CEO. "But one

Ford Flex

This 1966 Shelby 427 S/C Cobra Roaster sold for $1,165,000.

thing that has not wavered is America's passion for interesting and unique cars."

Hagerty's selections include the 2000 BMW M Roadster ("this car will be highly desired by collectors for its gracious curves and powerful engine"), 2002 Pontiac Firebird "Ram Air" coupe ("the most powerful Firebird ever produced"), the 2003 Mini Cooper S "John Cooper Works" edition ("it just begs to be driven hard and often") and the 2007 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 ("with its retro looks, 500 horsepower, and Shelby's auto-graph on the dash, this car introduced the younger generation to the glorious racing days of the 1960s").

Collectible Automobile magazine took a step further back into recent history late last year, citing its recommendations for "25 Most Collectible Cars of the Last 25 Years." This list includes at least a few models that might well be found forgotten in bams

and garages and purchased for a relative pittance. Among these is the 1985 Dodge Omni GLH. a small and

otherwise inexpensive car that was fitted with a heavy-breathing turbocharger and could be a handful to command under full throttle.

Others the publication highlights include the 1987 Cadillac Allante roadster (the automaker's failed-but-fondly-remembered answer to the Mer-cedes-Benz SL), the 1991 CMC Syclone (a tur-bocharged compact pickup that could hit 60 mph

in well under five seconds), the 2003 Mercury Ma-rauder (the sportiest version of the taxi- and police-

fleet favorite Grand Marquis) and what was among the last of the rear-drive land yachts, the stately 1993

Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon. Still, Collectible Automobile editor John Biel

warns, "predicting future classics is really tricky — something we might be completely bowled over by

today may, with the benefit of hindsight, not

look so great." Regardless, Biel wonders

whether a "greener" future may cause some of this generation's most environmentally un-friendly models to concurrently rise in value. "The day may come when people marvel at the notion that things like the Hummer HI, Ford GT or Dodge Viper were ever permit-ted to be sold to the general public," he says.

© CTW Features

Hagerty's Hot List 1. Acura TSX

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