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Middletown resident named award winner in QuickFire Challenge

Monmouth Medical Center (MMC) pediatric nurse from Middletown has been named an awardee of the Johnson & Johnson Nurses Innovate QuickFire Challenge in COVID-19 Patient Care. Kathleen Malouf, who works in Pediatric Medical Stay for MMC’s Unterberg Children’s Hospital in Long Branch, is the inventor of the IsoPouch, a simple, disposable, transparent pouch that adheres to an isolation gown. The IsoPouch can help health workers quickly and easily gather supplies and preserve personal protective equipment (PPE), according to a press release. Malouf joins Jennifer Stinson, a nurse scientist from the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada, to be recognized among hundreds of applicants worldwide for innovative ideas aiming to improve COVID-19 patient care, according to the press release. The Johnson & Johnson Nurses Innovate QuickFire Challenge series invites millions of nurses worldwide to submit ideas for new devices, health technologies, protocols or treatment approaches. In 2020, the sixth challenge was launched focused on innovations in COVID-19 patient care. Inspired by the innovative nurse-led solutions that emerged from the NurseHack4Health virtual nurse hackathon in May 2020, this challenge invited nurses from around the world to share their novel ideas aimed at improving patient care during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond, according to the press release. In announcing the challenge, Johnson & Johnson Innovation noted the COVID-19 pandemic has raised new patient care challenges for nurses and health workers and brought into focus the obstacles they face around the world, every day. “COVID-19 has brought forth many new healthcare challenges and it was inspiring to see nurses once again apply-

ing innovative thinking with the aim to create potential solutions to improve and transform healthcare,” said Lynda Benton, Senior Director, Corporate Equity, at the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies. “We were thrilled to collaborate with the American Organization of Nurse Leaders (AONL) and the Society of Nurse Scientists Innovators Entrepreneurs and Leaders (SONSIEL) in a QuickFire Challenge that could spotlight and support the ingenuity of nurses on the front line that we have seen throughout this pandemic,” Benton said. Diann Johnston, Vice President of Patient Care Services and Regional Chief Nursing Officer, said that together with Johnson & Johnson Innovation, AONL and SONSIEL, Monmouth Medical Center is proud to share the announcement of Malouf’s award. “In January 2020, we became Magnet designated by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and among the criteria for our Magnet recognition is that our nurses must be recognized for their contributions to the hospital. “Our results in this area were among those recognized as ‘exemplars’ and this new innovation by Kathleen is an incredible example of how our nurses continue to shine,” Johnston said. Malouf said the idea for her invention came from a desire to support the delivery of more efficient and safe patient care – a need she said escalated significantly while caring for COVID-19 patients. “Back in April, I was redeployed from my job in Pediatric Medical Day Stay to be a nurse extender in our new COVID-19 intensive care unit. “I was accustomed to using my scrub pockets to hold everything I would need when caring for my pediatric patients, but when I shifted to caring for COVID-19 patients and wearing layers of PPE, my pockets became inaccessible and I found myself unable to hold all of the supplies I needed

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when visiting a patient’s room. “Because of this, there would be forgotten supplies or supplies that either a team member or I would drop on the floor and therefore waste — and sometimes we had to open doors to shout for assistance with a forgotten item,” Malouf was quoted as saying in the press release. Noting this was not an ideal situation when she and her colleagues needed to minimize moving in and out of patient care rooms and preserve PPE, she realized they needed a simple, efficient, safe way to access medical supplies needed for patient care when they could no longer rely on

safely accessing their pockets. “I noticed a lot of my fellow nurses were having the same problem and I began to think about a solution, and realized what we needed was a pocket for our isolation gowns — almost like a fanny pack — that could help store supplies, stick on and come off easily with our isolation gowns, and wouldn’t interfere with our PPE; that led me to create the IsoPouch, which is short for Isolation Pouch,” she said. The IsoPouch fits into and supports a

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Celebrate 50 years of organic farming with NOFA-NJ

hen Mark Canright’s father, John, opened his organic farm in Somerset County in 1974, many customers did not know what “organic” meant or why it was important. “Farmer John’s Organic Produce was the first farm in New Jersey that called itself ‘organic.’ We spent a lot of time explaining to people what it was,” recalled Mark, a teenager at the time and now the owner of his own preserved organic farm in Asbury, Hunterdon County. Growing produce without chemical fertilizers or pesticides was a novelty, at least here in the Garden State. John Canright, a former biology teacher, was influenced by Rachel Carson’s 1962 book “Silent Spring.” The groundbreaking book sounded the alarm on the health impacts of chemicals, especially the pesticide DDT. While organic farming was new to New Jersey when Farmer John’s opened, it was more common in New England. The Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA) was founded in 1971 by visionary farmers in Vermont and New Hampshire. Today an umbrella organization supporting chapters in seven states, including New Jersey, the NOFA is celebrating its 50th anniversary. To mark the occasion, the NOFA-NJ chapter is promoting the

state’s organic farms with virtual events. owned by Mark Canright and Amy HanStarting in April, NOFA-NJ will offer sen; and Cabbage Throw Farm, run by monthly virtual tours of organic farms, Dean Buttacavoli on the Comeback Farm paired with cooking classes. property; The virtual classes will be taught by • June 8: Honey Brook Organic Farm in Kim Rizk, co-owner of Jammin’ Crepes, a Pennington, owned by Sherry Dudas and Princeton restaurant that features fresh, lo- Jim Kinsel. Honey Brook started its CSA cally grown organic produce. program at the Watershed Institute lands in The featured farms all offer Communi- 1991; ty Supported Agriculture (CSA) packages • July 7: Jeff’s Organic Produce in of weekly seasonal produce. Cream Ridge, owned by Karley Corris and “Farms will be highlighted throughout Jeff Lidzbarski. Established more than 15 the growing season,” exyears ago, Jeff’s Organic plained Stephanie Harris, Farm grew out of ER & GUEST COLUMN Son Farm, started in 1977; current secretary and longtime board member of the • Sept. 9: Genesis Farm • NOFA-NJ chapter, and an in Blairstown, founded in MICHELE S. BYERS organic farmer herself. 1980 as a project of an orA CSA box from each der of Dominican nuns; farm will be taken to Kim, who will dem• Oct. 14: Cherry Grove Farm in Lawonstrate ways to cook the produce. rence Township, founded in 1987 by the “It will be an ever-changing cooking Hamill brothers on land farmed by their show using different fresh, organic ingre- ancestors. dients,” Harris said. Farm tours/cooking classes are $20 for The “Loving and Cooking With Your the general public and $15 for NOFA-NJ CSA” tours will be held at 6 p.m. on the members. The cost for the entire series is second Thursday of the month. $100 for the general public and $70 for Here’s the schedule so far: NOFA-NJ members. • April 8: Blue Moon Acres in Penning“It’s been a long time since I have had ton, established in 1992 by Kathy and Jim to explain to anyone what organic is,” said Lyons; Mark Canright. • May 13: Comeback Farm in Asbury, There is hardly a supermarket to be

found these days that does not carry organic produce, and organic produce is also widely available at roadside stands, farmers’ markets, specialty food stores and through CSA delivery. There is also an increasing awareness that organic agriculture is better for pollinators like bees, butterflies and birds. The song “Big Yellow Taxi” found Joni Mitchell singing, “Hey farmer, farmer, put away your DDT … I don’t care about spots on my apples … Leave me the birds and the bees … Please.” Now is a great time to learn more about organic farming. Visit the NOFA-NJ website at https://nofanj.org/ and click on the calendar tab for a listing of events. Besides the monthly CSA farm tours and cooking classes, NOFA-NJ is also running education programs for farmers and home gardeners. Don’t miss the virtual talk on May 16 with Mark Bittman, a food journalist, author and former columnist for The New York Times. Currently, he is a fellow at the Union of Concerned Scientists. The event is free, but donations are encouraged.

Michele S. Byers is the executive director of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation, Far Hills. She may be reached at info@njconservation.org

Revised parental notification bill signed by Gov. Murphy

ov. Phil Murphy has signed a bill into law that requires law enforcement officers to provide written notification to the parent or guardian of individuals under the age of 18 who commit a first offense of unlawfully possessing or consuming an alcoholic beverage, cannabis, marijuana or hashish. Murphy signed the bill on March 26, according to a press release. According to the new law, parents would be notified the first time their underage child is caught using or possessing marijuana or alcohol. The legislation, S-3565, revised the recently enacted adult use cannabis law that required parental notification by law enforcement officers for second and third violations.

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“Marijuana was legalized for adults, not for children or teenagers,” said Sen. Vin Gopal (D-Monmouth). “Parents need to be notified if their underage child is using marijuana or alcohol so they can take the appropriate steps to protect them from the potential harmful effects of substance use at young ages and to help them make responsible decisions. “Allowing parents to remain involved and informed can help to make sure that first time offenders do not become repeat offenders,” Gopal said. The legislation signed by Murphy requires parental notification upon the first violation for underage possession or consumption of alcohol, cannabis items, marijuana or hashish by individuals under the age of 18.

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The previous law required the parent or guardian of the minor to be notified after a second violation and provided information on how to access community-based services. An individual’s parent or guardian would also have been notified for any subsequent violations, with the minor subject to a referral to community services, according to the press release. After Murphy signed the revised legislation, Sen. Declan O’Scanlon (RMonmouth) and Sen. Anthony M. Bucco (R-Morris and Somerset) issued a press release and said it “fails to address impractical complications in the laws which could brand law enforcement officers as criminals for minor procedural gaffes committed during interactions with minors.”

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“This (revised legislation) is a step in the right direction for New Jersey families, but to be frank, this legislation misses a major problem when it comes to fixing this mess,” said Bucco, who was a Republican co-sponsor with O’Scanlon. “For parents to be notified, police would have to be willing to risk criminal penalties when interacting with juveniles suspected of using or possessing marijuana or alcohol. “Our colleagues on the other side of the aisle are willing to fix a very important component of the problem they have created, but their prioritization of the parental notification fix is a smoke screen that distracts from the nebulous conditions they

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f you were a high schooler in the 1980s, so much was cool beans. In school it was Trapper Keeper notebooks, lectures on chalkboards and using the card catalog in the library. You passed notes in class and played dodgeball in gym. Many schools had computer classes where you learned COBOL and Pascal and saved files on 8-inch floppy disks that held an incredible 128KB. Social divisions included preppies, jocks, greasers, stoners and nerds. Bomb threats were common, and when it came to sex and drugs you were told to Just Say No. At prom you could pretty well expect a theme based on one of the smash hits of the decade — “Time After Time,” “Forever Young” or “Take My Breath Away.” When it came to fashion, with girls it was monogrammed sweaters and oversized tops over slim-fitting Guess jeans, a

tight-fitting tee over trousers topped with a “boyfriend jacket,” a sport coat cut like a men’s blazer. Lots of neon colors, sweatshirts with the neck cut to sit off one shoulder, leg warmers, bandanas, jelly shoes, lace socks and cross jewelry. You might get a Laura Ashley dress for the prom. Hair reaching for the heavens was cemented in place with a fog of Aqua Net hairspray. For boys, it was acid-washed jeans with a matching jean jacket (often festooned with buttons), parachute pants and shirts buttoned all the way up with a skinny tie or a bolo, flannel shirts, white sneakers, bomber jackets, even spandex. Mullets became popular as the prom photo complement for dates in Big Hair. Technology really infiltrated popular culture in the ’80s, or at least appeared to (now it all seems so quaint): cassette boom boxes and mixtapes, Walkman personal stereos, video games and early home computers. Still, some things were decidedly old school, like skateboards and talking half the night on the family’s landline. On TV there were plenty of shows

popular with teens — Growing Pains, One Day at a Time, Wonder Years, Family Ties — and they featured heartthrobs like Kirk Cameron, Michael J. Fox and Ricky Schroder. With cable TV came MTV and an explosion of music that was also visually enticing. Major artists like Madonna, Michael Jackson, Prince, Cyndi Lauper, George Michael, Whitney Houston, the Police and Guns N’ Roses were favorites and covered the various styles of music including synth pop, new wave, heavy metal, goth, rap and alternative. Teen movies were very popular in the ’80s, and high schoolers filled the local cinema Octoplex to watch Risky Business, Footloose, Back to the Future and Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure. You can almost define the ’80s teen by watching John Hughes movies like The Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and Sixteen Candles. And thanks to the introduction of VCR players in 1977, what you didn’t catch at the theater you could eventually watch at home.

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Hackensack Meridian Health establishes Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation

ackensack Meridian Health announced the formation of Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation. The newly created foundation will serve as the parent organization for the network’s 10 community-based hospital foundations. In addition to raising funds for the network’s local medical centers, Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation will also focus on network-wide priorities such as behavioral health, children’s health, the Hackensack Meridian Center for Discovery & Innovation and the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, according to information provided by Hackensack Meridian Health. “The establishment of one networkwide philanthropic entity has been a goal for a long time,” Robert C. Garrett, FACHE, chief executive officer of Hackensack Meridian Health, said in the statement. “Our local hospital foundations, led by strong boards of trustees, do a tremendous job of fundraising for their local medical centers. In addition, there are important priorities that we need to address at a broader level that will ultimately benefit our community hospitals and patients.

Take, for example, behavioral health. Funding on a larger scale helps us to create the additional programs and facilities needed to address a growing health crisis, and those extra resources have the added benefit of freeing up space and caregiver expertise in the emergency departments, which is good on a local level.” Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation is led by president and chief development officer Joyce P. Hendricks, along with a board of trustees co-chaired by Keith Banks and Domenic DiPiero. The trustees consist of members from each hospital foundation board, ensuring local hospital representation as they work to broadly raise funds for Hackensack Meridian Health. All hospital foundations will continue to operate locally, raising money for the hospitals, programs and services that mean the most to supporters in those areas. “We are so fortunate to have dedicated trustees who will work as ambassadors on behalf of the network at all levels,” Hendricks said in the statement. “It is vital that a leading health care organization such as Hackensack Meridian Health has a founda-

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tion that matches its ambitious goals and is able to secure the funding necessary to help the network fulfill its mission to transform health care. However, it is equally important that we continue to support our local hospitals, and all gifts made to those important community hospitals will be directed as donors intend and remain with the facility or program of their choosing. I am confident that with the creation of Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation, we are well poised to make a real difference for the network, and most importantly, our patients.” In addition to fundraising for Hackensack Meridian Health priorities, the establishment of Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation will deliver cost savings through the centralization of operations and office space. This will help to reduce expenses and enable the foundation to transfer additional funds directly to pro-

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grams and services, according to the statement. In a joint statement, foundation cochairs Banks and DiPiero said, “It is an honor to serve as co-chairs of this very important endeavor. We firmly believe that the merger of our foundations in the north, central and southern markets of Hackensack Meridian Health will create a halo effect that will envelop and enhance health care for our communities. Together with our dedicated board of trustees, we will actively seek out philanthropic opportunities that will make Hackensack Meridian Health the health care organization of choice for the residents of New Jersey and beyond.” To support the foundations of Hackensack Meridian Health, please visit www. hackensackmeridianhealth.org/give-now/.

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Katey Sagal is A Force To Be Reckoned With In ABC’s ‘Rebel’ By Kate Hahn

In my life, I wouldn’t call me timid, by any means, but I let a lot of things roll. You know how sometimes you’ll have some fiery stuff going on inside? This is a great outlet to let it fly. Rebel says things you’re thinking but don’t say. She can be offensive. But she’s not wrong.

atey Sagal brings her energy to the new ABC drama Rebel (April 8) as fiery consumer advocate Annie “Rebel” Bello.The hard-charging story, spiked with sharp humor, is inspired by the current life of Erin Brockovich, whose early career was chronicled in a hit 2000 film. Age hasn’t dimmed her intensity — or Rebel’s. “She’s angry a lot. She’ll get in your face. She calls it how she sees it. She’s passionate,” Sagal says of the character, created by her longtime friend, Grey’s Anatomy showrunner Krista Vernoff. The actress got to know Brockovich, who executive produces, over lunch and phone calls. She shares more.

Is she like you at all? Rebel’s got three kids, and she’s juggling a career, two ex-husbands, and one current husband. I related. I have three kids, have always been a working mom, hopefully juggled things as best I could, and am on my third husband. But with Rebel’s husband [John Corbett] there’s conflict ahead. He admires what she does but she’s married to it. He’s feeling neglected. Something has to give.

You’ve recently guest-starred on comedies Shameless and The Conners. Why was this the series that made you want to dive back into a heavy drama? Katey Sagal: The Erin Brockovich of it, for sure. Everybody knows what it means to “Erin Brockovich” something. It’s a verb. Playing a consumer advocate was really interesting to me, particularly given the time we’re in. She gives voice to people who are voiceless. She’s on the side of common sense and what’s right. At this time in my life, I like being involved with things that help. She’s helping victims hurt by a medical device. What research did you do? To understand what [Rebel] is fighting I did research into the unregulated part of big pharma and medical devices, and watched a documentary called The Bleeding Edge. I was shocked. There’s other advocacy [on the show], too. Rebel is, like Erin, a famous person who gets emails constantly from people coming up against big companies; being harassed by their landlord; about to lose a job for unjust reasons. Just how fun is it to shoot the scenes where she tells people off?

They’re so passionate. Rebel keeps it sexy. Women my age can be hot and vital and vibrant and smart. I’ve always thought this country treats age in such a disrespectful way. Anywhere else in the world, you’re respected for getting older. Were you surprised that an American TV series would be built around an older woman? It’s groundbreaking, the fact that I’m in my 60s. Men of a certain age have always been in leading roles, but you don’t find that many women. I have to honor Krista and ABC for breaking that horrible trope of ageism. It’s a misconception that as we get older, we get invisible. Rebel definitely gets noticed. What does her style say about her? Somebody asks if she’s a lawyer, and she says, “What? Do I look like a lawyer?” She’s the antithesis of corporate, and wears that proudly. She comes off as large and in charge, a badass in leather pants and T-shirts. Rebel is kind of rock ‘n’ roll, cool, tough. She’s regular people. How dangerous is she? She’s not an outlaw. She doesn’t carry, but she’s not unfamiliar with a gun. When she gets it in her mind that something is unfair and has to stop, she’s relentless.

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Holmdel ordinance proposes rules for keeping, raising chickens By MARK ROSMAN Managing Editor

HOLMDEL – Members of the Holmdel Township Committee have introduced an ordinance that will, if adopted, regulate the animal control of fowl. According to the ordinance which was introduced on March 23, Holmdel residents “have a renewed desire to keep and raise chickens in their backyards for reasons that include the creation of a healthy food source through the backyard production of eggs, the promotion of an educational and recreational outdoor activity, and concerns regarding the physical, medical and dietary treatment of commercially raised chickens.” Committee members said they want to enable residents “to keep a small number of female chickens on a non-commercial

basis, while creating standards and requirements that ensure that domesticated chickens do not adversely impact the neighborhood surrounding the property on which the chickens are kept.” According to the ordinance, among other regulations, no more than six hens will be permitted to be housed or kept on any single residential lot that is 43,000 square feet (1 acre) or smaller; no more than 12 hens will be permitted to be housed or kept on any single residential lot that is larger than 43,000 square feet (1 acre); the breeding of roosters and/or chickens is prohibited; chicken coops may only be located in rear yards or side yards; chicken coops require a zoning permit; and coops must house the chickens and keep them confined at all times. Chickens will not be permitted to be housed in a residential dwelling or in an

attached or detached garage except for brooding purposes, and chickens will not be permitted to be kept in a manner that constitutes a nuisance to the occupants of any adjacent property, according to the ordinance. Penalties will be levied for violations of the ordinance, which will be enforced by Holmdel’s code enforcement officer. The ordinance was introduced with “yes” votes from Mayor Greg Buontempo, Deputy Mayor Cathy Weber, Committeeman Prakash Santhana, Committeeman Tom Critelli and Committeeman D.J. Luccarelli during a meeting on March 23. A public hearing on the ordinance has been scheduled for April 13. The committee members may adopt the ordinance following the public hearing. During the time set aside for remarks by committee members, Santhana, who

sits on the Planning Board, said that in the past, political donations were made to municipal officials prior to when development applications that proposed the construction of affordable housing in Holmdel were heard by the board members. Santhana proposed that the five committee members consider enacting a “pay to play” ordinance specific to affordable housing development applications. A motion was made to have the township attorney draw up such an ordinance. Santhana, Weber, Luccarelli and Buontempo voted “yes” on the motion. Critelli recused himself from the issue. The details of a “pay to play” ordinance may be reviewed by members of the public at such time when the ordinance is placed on a Township Committee meeting agenda for possible introduction.

by 28-inch poster board; the words “Monmouth County” must appear at the top of the poster in 4-inch letters with black marker; the student’s name, teacher’s name and school must be printed neatly in the lower right-hand corner on the back of the poster. Posters must be mailed or delivered to the Monmouth County Clerk’s Office, 33 Mechanic St., Freehold Borough, by 4:30 p.m. April 30. For more information, visit MonmouthCountyClerk.com or call 732-431-7324, ext. 8739.

See the horses in action and learn how the plow functions. Visitors can also experience turning a farrow with the guidance

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The Monmouth County Park System will present a Draft Animal (plowing) demonstration on April 10-11 from noon to 2 p.m. at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel.

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NEWS BRIEFS To commemorate National County Government Month in April, Monmouth County’s constitutional officers – Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon, Surrogate Rosemarie D. Peters and Sheriff Shaun Golden – are inviting the county’s fourthgraders to showcase what they like best about Monmouth County by having students create posters that fit the theme “My County.” “The ‘My County’ poster contest helps students learn about the inherent beauty and exceptional opportunities of the county in which they live,” Golden saod. “The constitutional officers work harmoniously to provide safety, security, vital records and estate resolution assistance to the 600,000plus residents of Monmouth County.” Posters must be on a standard 22-inch

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DEP announces trout season in state will begin April 10 More than 500,000 freshly stocked rainbow trout will be available when anglers cast their lines in New Jersey waters this April, Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Acting Commissioner Shawn LaTourette announced. The official trout season kicks off at 8 a.m. April 10. To reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission, anglers are reminded to maintain a 6-foot distance from one another while fishing and to wear a face masks or face covering, according to a press release. “Thanks to DEP’s Division of Fish and Wildlife, which has been hard at work with advanced trout stocking, New Jersey residents and visitors can enjoy trout fishing while avoiding crowds and maintaining social distancing, because the trout raised at our Pequest Hatchery have already had time to spread out themselves,” LaTourette said.

An additional 70,000 to 75,000 trout will be stocked during the week of May 10, bringing the spring stocking total to more than 570,000 trout. There will be no in-season closures on any waters. Most trout being stocked will average more than 10 inches in length, according to the press release. From April 10 to May 31, the minimum legal catch size is 9 inches, with a daily limit of six trout in most trout waters. Beginning June 1 and continuing through March 20, 2022, the catch size will remain the same and the daily limit will drop to four trout. The Bonus Broodstock Program is suspended for 2021 due to an accelerated stocking program. Instead, approximately 6,000 2-yearold and 3-year-old broodstock, ranging in size from 14 inches to 26 inches and weighing up to 7 pounds, will be stocked

this spring in waters across the state that are suitable for fish of that size and which do not conflict with management goals. For spring trout fishing information, visit www.njfishandwildlife.com/trtinfo_ spring.htm Rules and regulations regarding freshwater fishing in New Jersey can be found in the 2021 Freshwater Fishing Digest at www.njfishandwildlife.com/digfsh.htm Print copies of the digest are also available at license agents. Anyone age 16 or older must obtain a New Jersey fishing license and trout stamp to fish for trout. Anglers may purchase these at www.nj.wildlifelicense.com/ or through license agents. For a list of agents, visit www.njfishandwildlife.com/agentlst. htm Anglers may also save money through the Buddy Up and Save! program. Introduce a family member or a friend to fishing

by getting a fishing buddy license. This license offers an existing angler and new angler (or even two new anglers) an opportunity to receive discounted fishing licenses. For information about the fishing buddy license, visit www.njfishandwildlife.com/fishbuddy.htm The Division of Fish and Wildlife’s Pequest Trout Hatchery is supported with proceeds from the sale of fishing licenses, trout stamps and federal funding from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Sport Fish Restoration Program, according to the press release. The dedicated funding received from the purchase of a fishing license and fishing equipment enables the Division of Fish and Wildlife to enhance fishing opportunities in New Jersey and protect the quality of the state’s waters for fish, wildlife and people, according to the press release.

Turkey Swamp Park campground opens for 2021 season From chasing fireflies to gazing at the stars, there is something magical about a family camping trip. And there is no better place for one than the Monmouth County Park System’s family campground in Turkey Swamp Park. Located on Georgia Road in Freehold Township, the campground opened for the season on April 1 and features 64 wooded campsites (52 of which can be reserved while 12 are available on a first come, first served basis). All campsites are pull-through and offer water and electric hookups, according

to a press release from the park system. The facility also features drinking water, a dump station, picnic tables, modern restrooms with hot showers and laundry, as well as fire rings for charcoal cooking and campfires. Quiet hours are in effect from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. The rate is $42 per night for a tent or recreational vehicle/trailer site. The campground also offers three cabins. These cabins have two rooms and feature a double bed and two sets of bunk beds as well as lights and electrical outlets. Outside each cabin is a water spigot and a

picnic area with a fire pit. The cabins also offer air conditioning. One of the cabins is ADA accessible. The cost of each cabin is $79 per night or $380 per week. Turkey Swamp Park features a lake where visitors can bring or rent canoes, kayaks, rowboats and paddleboats. Rentals are available weekends starting May 1 and daily starting June 19. Visitors with a New Jersey fishing license (under age 16, license not required) can try their luck with the bass, crappie, catfish and bluegills that call the lake home. The park also offers picnic areas with char-

coal grills, four playgrounds, more than 8 miles of multiuse trails and plenty of open space, according to the press release. Reservations are available for stays of at least two nights (Friday through Sunday) and are accepted online through a new reservations system (available on the Campgrounds page at www.MonmouthCountyParks.com), in person at the campground office in the Oak Point Shelter Building in the park, or by calling 732-462-7286. MasterCard, Visa and Discover accepted. For more information about the campground, call 732-462-7286.

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have created that could easily ruin an officer’s career if not navigated flawlessly,” Bucco said. O’Scanlon said more changes are necessary to protect police officers from unfair criminal prosecution when they encounter underage individuals in possession of marijuana or alcohol. The recently enacted law allows law enforcement officers to be charged

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was Thomas A. Arnone, the director of the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners. The county’s governing body had called on state legislators to revise the initial legislation that did not provide for parental notification following a first offense. “The Monmouth County commissioners came out strongly against the underage marijuana possession bill and I am glad to see our concerns regarding parental notification have been addressed,” Arnone told Newspaper Media Group. “Parents need to be aware of what their

children are doing and since they cannot always be with them, sometimes parents need to rely on schools and law enforcement to be their eyes and ears. “The commissioners are very passionate about a parent’s right to know if their child gets into trouble and also the right of law enforcement to be able to protect our children and help them make good decisions,” Arnone said.

— Managing Editor Mark Rosman contributed to this article

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ON THE ROAD PETER PERROTTA

2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4X4

hen I think of Jeeps, I can’t help but recall Bill Holland, the first managing editor I ever worked for back in the late ’70s. Holland was a throwback Damon Runyonesque character. He was a U.S. military veteran who loved to tell stories. He drove old military manual transmission Jeeps with no side doors or roofs. He usually moored a barley running boat in one of the Delaware marinas. On a nice spring day, if you were fortunate enough to be in his company, he would say, “Come on kiddo, hop in.” The next few hours would be priceless. You would ride Peter Perrotta shotgun with him down to the marina in this Jeep that would shake you up like a milk shake. All the while, Holland would be telling you old war stories you could barely hear over the roar of the Jeep’s engine and the wind. The boat ride was much of the same. The wind and cacophony of the boat’s engine were too much to overcome Holland’s storytelling and after a few beers it became increasingly more difficult to keep your footing on board. Nevertheless, at the end of the day, it was always an adventure you would cherish forever. In those days, people who drove Jeeps were few and far between. Nowadays, its’s the “in” thing to drive a Jeep. I recently jumped behind the wheel of a 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4X4 Willys edition to bring my readers up to speed on this latest trend. First off, a lot has obviously changed since the days of Bill Holland. The fashionable Jeeps the millennials now favor come chock full of the latest creature comforts: removable side doors which you can pop back on once you finish your ride in the country; air conditioning; Bluetooth device connectivity; voice activated navigation; and automatic rollback soft tops, just to name a few. The 2021 Wrangler Unlimited 4X4 Willys edition I drove for one week car-

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ries a bottom line sticker price of $50,265 – with a base price of $31,975. Added options included: $5,695 for the customer preferred package; $995 for an upgraded 7-inch navigation screen; $995 for heated seats and remote start; $4,190 for the sun and sound package and more. The customer preferred package includes 17-inch black aluminum wheels, LED headlamps, rock protected side rails, heavy duty disc brakes, deep tint sunscreen windows and more. The sun and sound package includes: a sky, one touch power soft top; a premium Alpine sound system; GPS navigation; removable rear quarter windows and more. My tester was powered by a 2.0 liter, in-line four cylinder turbo charged engine with an electric motor boost and comes paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. This power plant is capable of producing 270 horsepower. Overall, the Jeep Wrangler performs much better off road. That is where this vehicle really shines. This Jeep Wrangler is far more comfortable in the dirt, mud or sand then on a smooth paved interstate.

I like that fact that Jeep maintains the old style manual shift differential shifter to be used to place the vehicle in four wheel low or high modes. I prefer this set up over the more modern push buttons. When I took this Wrangler off the beaten path on the sandy trails of the Pines, it was extraordinary. It is literally capable of chewing up anything under foot. On the other hand, don’t expect it to be equally as comfortable out on the open paved roads. I took this Wrangler on a couple of long highway jaunts. You should expect to feel the road and all of its nooks and crannies when you drive around town with the Wrangler. It is not a particularly refined ride when driving this type of vehicle around town or on the highway. That being said, the popularity of the Jeep Wrangler these days seems to indicate that its owners seem to be willing to compromise its lack of refinement on road to the advantages gained when you take this rig off road. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Jeep Wrangler and the brand has sev-

eral special edition models it is putting out to honor the occasion. A The big news for the 2021 Wrangler is1 the introduction of two new engines for theR model: a plug-in hybrid 4XE and a fire-6 breathing 470 horsepower V-8 that comes9 available in the top-of-the-line Rubicon1b 392. 1 The four-cylinder tester I drove for aa week gets an EPA rated 22 miles per gallon1 overall – 24 mpg in highway driving andi t 21 in city driving. 1 The EPA estimates that it would cost1 about $1,850 a year to operate this Wran-1 gler as it uses about 4.5 gallons of gas perJ g every 100 miles driven. The 2021 Wrangler Unlimited I drove1a received 4 star out of 5 crash test marks for2 the frontal crash test for both the driver andl passenger sides. It received a 3 star rating“ for the rollover test. It was not given an2 b overall rating score yet. 2

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Holmdel ordinance proposes rules for new off-leash dog area By MARK ROSMAN Managing Editor

HOLMDEL – The Holmdel Township Committee has introduced an ordinance that will, if adopted, establish rules and regulations for the off-leash dog area at Bayonet Farms. Generally, dogs in Holmdel must be kept on a leash, however, an off-leash area named the Alexander Ching Memorial Dog Park has been established by the township at Bayonet Farms in honor of late township resident Alexander Ching. The naming recognizes the donation of the facility that was made in honor of Ching. According to the ordinance, the facility may only be accessed and used by individuals who own or control a dog that is actively using the facility at that time; children under 8 years old are not permitted in the facility; children between 8 and

14 years old must be closely supervised by an adult; and all users of the facility must be responsible at all times for the control, actions, behavior and safety of their dog, and must be considerate of other patrons. The following dogs are prohibited from accessing the facility: dogs with a history of dangerous or aggressive behavior; puppies under 4 months old; dogs over 6 months old that are not spayed or neutered; dogs without current vaccinations; and dogs without proper municipal licenses. To use the facility, dogs must wear a collar that displays proper municipal licenses at all times; dogs must be leashed while entering and exiting the facility; and owners must remain within the facility and supervise their dog at all times with a leash readily available. If an owner’s dog plays inappropriately, the owner must interrupt their dog. If an owner’s dog continues to play inappropri-

ately or becomes aggressive, the owner must immediately leash the dog and remove it from the facility, according to the proposed regulations. The facility is divided into two separate fenced-in areas. Dogs that weigh 30 pounds or less must use the designated small dog area. Dogs that weigh more than 30 pounds must use the designated large dog area. Penalities will apply for violations of the rules, according to the ordinance. And, the committee introduced an ordinance which will, if adopted, amend the existing parks and recreational facilities ordinance. The proposed change was recommended by the Holmdel Recreation Department. Previously, a group of 20 more individuals had to apply for a group use permit to occupy or use certain areas of a municipal park. The amendment revises that standard to a group of 10 people which must secure

a group use permit to occupy or use certain areas of a municipal park. The permit must be obtained from the Recreation Department not later than seven days before the proposed date of use. The granting or denial of a permit will be based on rules, regulations and standards set forth by the Township Committee. Group use will be limited to designated areas and adult supervision of children’s groups will be required at all times, according to the proposed ordinance. Both ordinances were introduced with “yes” votes from Mayor Greg Buontempo, Deputy Mayor Cathy Weber, Committeeman Prakash Santhana, Committeeman Tom Critelli and Committeeman D.J. Luccarelli during a meeting on March 23. A public hearing on each ordinance has been scheduled for April 13. The committee members may adopt the ordinances following the public hearings.

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DATEBOOK The Art Society of Monmouth County will host the Ruth Crown Memorial Art Exhibit sponsored by the Crown family in memory of their mother, water colorist Ruth Crown, a founding member of the Monmouth Arts Gallery, the endowment from which funded the formation of the Art Society of Monmouth County. The exhibit will display a wide range of members’ artwork at https://www.artsocietyofmonmouthcounty.org/ beginning April 10. An awards reception will be held April 24 at 1:30 p.m. via Zoom. To “attend” the Zoom presentation, emails with the Zoom link

The Monmouth County Park System will present a Drop-In Zip-Line event on April 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Big Brook Park, Marlboro. Experience the thrill of zip-lining. All equipment is provided. Participants must wear closed-toe, closed-heel shoes, and a face covering. Open to ages 8 and up; under 18 with adult. Limited number of equipment; first-come basis. Registration ends at 1 p.m. The cost

Legal Notices PUBLIC NOTICE BOROUGH OF UNION BEACH Pursuant to the notice requirements of the Open Public Meeting Act (P.L. 2975, c. 231 ), this shall serve as public notice that the BOROUGH OF UNION BEACH AGENDA meeting scheduled for Thursday, APRIL 8, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. and BOROUGH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING scheduled for Thursday, APRIL 15, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. have been changed to public meetings via teleconference. Members of the public who wish to participate in the meetings shall use the following information: To join the meetings: https://chime.aws/4006472388 Dial in Number (206) 462-5569 Conference ID #: 4006472388 Conference Pin #:4006472388# The purpose of these meetings are to conduct Borough of Union Beach business as listed on the APRIL 15, 2021 Agenda - including the municipal budget adoption. A copy of the agenda shall be posted on the Union Beach Website at www.ubnj.net. If any members of the public wish to participate in public comment, they are asked to advise the Borough Clerk by email to boroughclerk@unionbeachnj.gov or by telephone to 732-264-2277 no later than 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, APRIL 8, 2021 so that they may be recognized by name during the teleconference for the Agenda Meeting and by Thursday, APRIL 15, 2021 if they wish to be recognized at the Council Meeting or submit public questions. All public may participate in the call and/or video with the above published information. Formal action will be taken at these meetings. Independent 4/7/2021 Fee: $41.04 Affidavit: $20.00

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The Monmouth County Park System will host Splendid Spring Strolls on April 26 from 10-11:30 a.m. at Freneau Woods Park, Aberdeen Township (meet in the Visitor Center parking lot). Join a park system naturalist on a peaceful trail walk. Sturdy footwear is recommended as trails used may have inclines or tree roots to step over. Free. Details: www.MonmouthCountyParks.com or 732-842-4000. The Monmouth County Park System will host the Casual Birder on April 13 at 9 a.m. at Freneau Woods Park, Aberdeen Township (meet in the Visitor Center parking lot). Join a park system naturalist for a laid-back morning bird walk. Free. Details: www.MonmouthCountyParks.com or 732842-4000. The Monmouth County Park System will host Earth Day Dune Planting on April 22 from 4-6 p.m. at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth (Middletown). Help provide valuable habitat for local wildlife

The Heart of New Jersey Chorus (a chapter of Sweet Adelines International) is holding a virtual membership night on April 28 at 7:30 p.m. The chorus sings four-part a cappella harmony. Individuals who like to sing, love to learn, have fun and make new friends are invited to visit the chorus’ rehearsal. Send an email to beckstersings@aol.com or call 732-4469782 to receive a link to join the event.

The Central New Jersey Women in Development (WID) hosts a monthly roundtable for nonprofit professionals online. At noon on April 15 the topic will be “Nonprofit Tech Hacks to Increase Fundraising.” A panel discussion will take place on Zoom. Cost is free to WID members and $15 for non-members. The discussion will include favorite go-to event apps; photo apps; and general tips, tricks and tech hacks for nonprofit professionals. Registration link: https://widmercer.org/events/

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nurse’s natural workflow in caring for COVID-19 patients, enabling nurses to use the pouch to gather the supplies they will need before entering a patient care room. It allows them to don their PPE and stick the pouch to the gown, and when finished, just doff the pouch with the gown, according to the press release. “It’s a simple solution, but it has the potential to help nurses and other front-line health workers provide more sanitary and efficient care, especially in high-stress environments like ICUs,” Malouf added. Malouf said she is looking forward to the mentorship and the funding to help her further develop her prototypes of the IsoPouch, begin manufacturing, explore different sizes and materials, and pursue a patent. “For the longest time, I have been keeping a list on my phone of ideas that could help improve patient care or our daily workflow, and when I heard about this Johnson & Johnson Nurses Innovate QuickFire Challenge from our Magnet Program Director, I thought it would be a great opportunity. “It means so much to be recognized for one of my ideas and I’m really looking forward to the mentorship and the funding to help me further develop my prototypes of the IsoPouch. “I want to focus on getting this product to those on the front lines of this health crisis first, but I also know there are opportunities to expand this beyond healthcare to other industries that use isolation gowns, such as nuclear, chemical, aerospace and even the food industry. “Nurses are not conditioned to be thought of as innovators, but nurses are in the trenches of healthcare every day, so our insights are vital in innovation. “We are constantly adapting, growing, changing, learning and overcoming obstacles, and I would encourage nurses with great ideas to take a leap of faith and come forward with your ideas and products, because just by believing in yourself, you can change healthcare. It’s within your power,” Malouf said.

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