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Howell Clocks In County’s Highest Snowfall

January 30, 2016

Developer Wants Tim Hortons At Route 9, Verdana

By Caitlin Brown HOW ELL – Ti m Hor tons announced in its August 2014 earnings report that it would be opening 25 locations throughout New Jersey and New York, one of which is in plans for the retail space located at Sunnyside near Verdana Way and Route 9 North.

Chain restaurants continue to court sites along the Route 9 corridor. The township planning board has recently started testimony for a Tim Hortons near Verdana Way. The final site application was before the Howell Township Planning Board. After a request at the January 21 planning board meeting by the attorney representing Sunnyside at Howell to allow more time for the submission of revised

plans, the Sunnyside application revision will be carried to the March 3 meeting.

Howell may be on the forefront of Canadian Tim Hortons, known for its doughnuts and coffee, as a location for the restaurant chain in New Jersey if this application is successful.

Currently, plans are in place for Middlesex County locations of the restaurant, but none have opened yet. The three closest locations currently available to sample a cup of Tim Hortons’ famous coffee are all located in New York City.

The plans for a 2,500 square-foot Tim Hortons restaurant is included in the plans for the parcel at Verdana and Route 9, near where (Horton - See Page 4)

Winter Fun In The Parks

–Photos by Caitlin Brown Howell High School remained closed from Jonas’ snowfall, with activities canceled and rescheduled.

By Caitlin Brown HOWELL – Winter Storm Jonas had the distinction of dumping more snow on Howell than anywhere else in Monmouth County, with a reported 26.5 inches falling, according to the National Weather Service totals.

Other totals in Monmouth County included 15 inches in Freehold and 22 in Manalapan.

The storm was the first major test of winter storm emergency operations for the year. Officials said operations went smoothly before, during and after the weather event.

On January 23, representatives of the township’s emergency services met with heads of Howell

MONMOUTH COU NTY – Winter fun heats up when the temperature drops and snow flies in the Monmouth County Park System. Whether you’re looking to fly down the sledding hill, strap on your cross-country skis or lace up your ice skates, the park system

has some options.

Open when there are two or more inches of snow, hours for the sledding hill in Holmdel Park, Holmdel, are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

(Winter Fun - See Page 11)

(School - See Page 4)

Teen Driver Safety Program At Howell High School

HOWELL – In order to apply for a high school parking permit for their senior year, students and their parents must attend the Freehold Regional High School Driver Safety Program. This session for parents of seniors

wishing to drive to school during the 2016/2017 school year will take place at Howell High School.

Students are not required to attend the parent program.

Applications for a parking permit will be considered incomplete

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without the attachment of a Certificate of Driver Safety Awareness Completion, which parents will sign at the evening program.

The sessions will take place on March 9 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Howell High School.

–Archive photo by The Howell Times Sledding spots are in no short supply. The county park system has Holmdel Park, while many residents take to the Howell Library, above.

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Township departments and members of the council, including Mayor William Gotto, to prepare for the storm, as early predictions of a possible half-foot of snowfall quickly turned into what was looking to be - and was - a monstrous blizzard for the region.

Howell Township’s Department of Public Works’ spreaders had treated the township’s roads with a brine mixture, a preferred road treatment system because of its ability to prevent against icing, and to improve conditions for plowing. The township also readied its fleet of plows, and began to work clearing the roads as early as that evening, with snow starting in the late afternoon.

By January 23, a State of Emergency had been declared for New Jersey, and Howell and Farmingdale both followed suit, declaring a State of Emergency for both towns and banning any non-essential or non-emergency vehicles from traveling the roads. As

snow fell as much as four inches an hour throughout the day, some residents experienced power outages, and snow drifts were reported to be six feet high in some places.

Overnight, snow totals grew. As the township woke up on January 24 to a record 26.5 inches of snow, the township’s Department of Public Work trucks, as well as private contractors like Blewett’s, had long been busy, attempting to keep the main roads and shopping center parking lots cleared and beginning the long task of plowing neighborhood streets - some of which residents were reporting on various social media sites didn’t get reached until late that night.

JCP&L reported nearly all power outages restored throughout the township by that evening as well.

The snow also strengthened the tradition of hitting the Howell library hill for sledding.

Howell Township schools, Farmingdale Elementary School, and the Freehold Regional High School District all remained closed January 25.

Deputy Mayor Rob Nicastro said the approach to helping residents stay prepared was multi-pronged.

“We sent out several email alerts, used social media and our ever-bridge telephone notification system to keep our residents informed,” Nicastro said. Nicastro added that the township also enacted its Emergency Operations Center, and that the township departments and council were grateful that residents had, by a majority, heeded warnings and stayed off the roads.

“Overall, for a storm for the record books, the township faired very well because of the team effort of our administration, Department of Public Works, our law enforcement and all our emergency service volunteers,” he said.

Nicastro said the administration and department heads would be meeting to discuss the strengths and shortfalls of operations during the storm to improve services, should the township endure another winter storm.

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a 2,010 square-foot National Bank would also go. The Sunnyside application, put forth by owners listed as Howell, LLC; Howell Verdana, LLC and Verdana, LLC, will also include an additional 2,010 square-foot space planned for retail business, and a two-story multifamily building. The housing is adver tised across various real estate sites as 52 “luxury rental condos.”

The Howell Township Planning Board first approved the area at Sunnyside to be changed from a two acre residential zoning site to a “mixed-use” development in November 2009. Construction began in May 2012 on 160 apartments, rented at prevailing market rates, with 60 apartments also planned and built under the Affordable Housing guidelines.

“Verdana Apartments” were completed between the summer and fall of 2013, and construction included a new jughandle and traffic light at the area, as well as access points to the planned retail space off of Route 9.

Cancer Support Community To Present Essential Oils Workshop

MONMOUTH COUNTY – Since ancient times, essential oils have been used for their preventative, medicinal and healing properties. To further explore the uses of these oils, the Cancer Support Community at Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus will present the free “Essentials Oils Workshop II” on February 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Cancer Support Community at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch.

“Essential Oils Workshop II” will explore the use and benefit of essential oils with a focus on safety and a discussion of contraindications for existing health issues. Facilitated by Claire Sadankas of Grow Restorative, this workshop is a continuation of “Essentials Oils I”. Participation in the first workshop is not a requirement.

This free program is open to the public and will be held at the Cancer Support Community at Monmouth Medical Center, Suite ST-007, located at 300 Second Avenue. Registration is required by calling 732-923-6090.

Registration Open For Park System’s Winter Programs

MONMOUTH COUNTY – Registration has begun for Monmouth County Park System’s winter programs.

The list of programs can be found in the Monmouth County Park System program directory.

Arts and crafts, nature, recreation and sports programs are featured activities of the park system this winter.

Program information is also available online at monmouthcountyparks.com.

For more information, call 732-842-4000. For persons with hearing impairment, the TTY/TDD number is 711.

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Featured Letter Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Important Monument 2015 marked the 20th Anniversary of the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial, which pays tribute to the 1,563 New Jerseyans who did not return home from the Vietnam War and is located on the grounds of the PNC Arts Center at Exit 116 Garden State Parkway. It also marked 49 years since I first landed in Vietnam, after being drafted by the U.S. Army.

As Executive Director of the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation (NJVVMF), I have been reunited with my brothers and sisters in our mission at NJVVMF. Together, we offer experiences at the Memorial and adjacent Museum that recognize the sacrifices, courage and valor of Vietnam Veterans.

I want to remind my fellow New Jerseyans that NJVVMF is privileged to operate the only museum in the country dedicated to the Vietnam Era. It is an important place where we educate all ages on the Vietnam War Era through ceremony, exhibitions, events and programs. Letters, artifacts and video testimonies provide rare, personal experiences.

Visitors learn history from those who lived it through our Vietnam Veteran vol-

unteer-led tours. Free tours are offered at 11 a.m. on the first Saturday of each month.

Each year more than 9,000 school children visit us and their time with the veterans is life changing for both the students and guides. Our veterans have also helped veterans of recent wars through projects like our Huey helicopter restoration and Combat Paper Project.

As a not-for-profit organization, NJVVMF is self-supporting and we need the public’s support, both financially and through participation, to exist. With your help, we will preserve the legacy and continue to honor those who served and our active duty service men and women. Please remember us as we remember them.

Interested residents may check line 61 on the New Jersey tax form to donate.

For information on the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial and Vietnam Era Museum and Educational Center, visit njvvmf.org or call 732-335-0033. Thank you.

Bill Linderman, Executive Director New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation

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Letters To The Editor Don’t Resolve, Intend

Great Year For Conservation

It’s that time again when we tend to hear discussions about New Year’s Resolutions. Eating healthier, going to the gym, cutting back on sweets.

Resolutions are passionately set, but as winter drags on, we slowly fall off the wagon.

Suddenly the gym is less crowded and the lines for fast food are longer than ever.

Since March 21, 2014, we’ve collectively lost over 75 pounds by making a complete lifestyle change. With realistic goals and milestones, we have improved our diets and made exercise an everyday habit.

Instead of making resolutions this year, make intentions.

When you intend to do something good for your body, it’s possible to fail. But unlike resolutions, you don’t have to wait until next year to start over! Intend to live healthier– you can restart at any time.

We’ve found that little changes can add up to big results. That’s why we live by the American Heart Association’s Life Simple 7 program.

There are seven manageable improvements to your health that can make a big difference. Start by watching your blood sugar and reducing your sugar intake. To learn more about the program, visit heart.org/MyLifeCheck.

Our pledge is to inspire the world to lose 10 pounds. With resoulutions in mind, what are your intentions?

Steve and Christian Estrellado American Heart Association Volunteers

On the wall outside my office at New Jersey Conservation Foundation is a whiteboard where our staff records newly-completed land preservation projects.

Most years, the board is nearly full by the end of December.

But in 2015, the board was filled by October and we had to tack on a sheet of paper to fit all the projects.

In other words, 2015 has been one of the best for land preservation in NJ Conservation’s 55-year history!

As of recent, we and our partners have completed 40 projects, protecting 2,432 acres of open space and farmland.

These preserved lands reflect the rich landscape diversity of the Garden State. They include fertile farmland in the Delaware Bay watershed, expansive forests in the environmentally-sensitive Pine Ba r rens, a nd r uggedly mountainous properties in the Highlands. This year’s most innovative preservation project is creating a new preserve out of an old corporate campus in Mercer County, and adding a vital link in the popular Lawrence Hopewell Trail.

Ever y acre preser ved improves New Jersey’s quality of life by making sure that we – and future generations – have clean drinking water, freshly grown produce, habitat for wildlife and great places to exercise and enjoy na-

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ture. Thank you for your support!

Greg Romano Director of Statew ide Land Acquisition New Jersey Conservation Foundation

Helping The Homeless Is Humbling Recently, I was visiting family in Arizona and had the honor to serve the homeless dinner, which my daughter-in-law had prepared with help from wonderful women from her church to help serve. This is not about my daughter-in-law, it’s about those who serve without making news headlines.

I looked at the counter where I chose to serve fruit and noticed that for the three feet difference, “there but by the grace of God go I”. I came away from that experience feeling so humbled that I had to write this letter. I, like many of you, had never had contact with homeless people but I, like yourselves, am one step away from their plight whatever reason it be.

To a person, one by one, all were polite and thankful and gracious saying “thank you ma’am” and “may I have more” which earlier I had been instructed to do regardless of how many times they came back. What nice people that I will always hold in my heart.

May God bless them always and you and I as hopefully, some will come out of their situation whatever the reason for them being there.

Bette Kooreman Whiting

Houses Of Worship In light of the increase in houses and apartments being built in Brick, caution needs to be taken. The Brick Town Council needs to be careful with the establishing of religious places of worship in and near the new housing. Like a surrounding town, where a house is built and then there

is a worship center placed.

I see no problem with the developments but with no restriction on the zoning a problem can develop and it would be too late. By having a religious center in a housing complex, an increase in traffic both pedestrian and vehicular will cause problems. This is just an observation now, and it should be addressed soon before people start to move into the homes.

Robert Horn Brick

Legislation Offers Retirement Solution Too many people aren’t saving enough to adequately fund their own retirement. Only five percent of people who lack a workplace savings plan actually figure out what they need to do and set up a plan on their own. If nothing is done, the staggering number of people retiring into poverty in the coming years will greatly increase the cost of government assistance programs and the burden on taxpayers. So waiting and watching is not a good option.

Fortunately, a bipartisan group of New Jersey legislators are acting now.

The Secure Choice Savings Program, a bill supported

by AARP and on its way to Governor Christie’s desk, is a simple solution: Make it easy for working people to save their own money for retirement by establishing a pooled system of Individual Retirement Accounts. Make it easy for employers – the vast majority of whom want to offer a retirement plan– by relieving them of the time, cost and the liability of setting up their own plan.

Secure Choice costs taxpayers nothing. Retirement plans will be administered by professional, private sector financial services firms.

Let’s get this done and create a better future for everyone.

Brian McGuire AARP Volunteer

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Senator Robert W. Singer 30th Legislative District, Serving Howell

Christie Signs Bill To Protect Developmentally Disabled From Dangerous Acts

Senator Robert W. Singer

NEW JERSEY – Legislation authored by Senator Robert Singer and Senate President Steve Sweeney that would upgrade current law to better protect those with developmental disabilities f rom being victimized by the acts of others that are dangerous a nd potent ially dead ly was signed into law by Gover nor Christie. The bill, S-2940/A-4531, better defines reckless endangerment laws and increases pu nish ment and penalties for putting others at risk, with the strongest penalties for those whose victims have cog nitive impairments.

“Today’s bill signing is a major step forward in strengthening New Jersey laws to better protect

those with developmental disabilities f rom being taken advantage of or being coerced into doing something that could harm themselves,” said Singer.

“What happened to Parker Drake was deeply troubling and could have ended tragically. I commend Pa rker a nd h is mot her for having the cou rage to stand up and tell his story. These added protections should send a clear message that this type of bullying and dangerous acts against those with developmental disabilities won’t be tolerated in New Jersey and that those who do so will be held accountable.”

“This bill will update cu r rent law to bet ter protect t hose w it h de velopmental disabilities from being victimized by thoughtless and even malicious acts of cruelty,” said

Senator Sweeney. “These are potentially dangerous actions against those with vulnerabilities that can’t be tolerated or ignored.

This should send a message that will help prevent acts of cruel indifference.”

The need for the new law was highlighted by an incident in Manasquan, where a 19 year old autistic man with diabetes was coerced into jumping into the frigid waters of the Atlantic Ocean in February in exchange for $20 and two packs of cigarettes.

The two men who enticed the victim videotaped the encounter and posted it to social media. The victim survived, but his insulin device froze and he was put at risk of hypothermia and drowning.

Current law is limited in its ability to prosecute those who knowingly endanger others or target

them because of a mental disability. Senator Singer and Senator Sweeney rewrote the cur rent endangerment statutes into one generalized law that i ncludes g r a d at ion s i n punishment based on the injury to the victim or the status of the victim.

Under the bill, it would be a crime of the fourth degree to recklessly engage in conduct that creates a “substantial risk of bodily injury” to a person with a developmental disability, punishable by a pr ison term up to 18 months or a fine up to $10,000, or both; a crime of the third degree if the conduct creates a “substantial risk of serious bodily injury,” with potential prison term of three to five years, a fine up to $15,000, or both, and a second degree crime if it creates a “substantial risk of death,” subject to a term

of five to ten years, a fine up to $150,000, or both.

Senator Singer and Senator Sweeney worked on the legislation with a number of advocacy groups, i nclud i ng Aut ism New Jersey, Disability Rights New Jersey, NJ ARC and the New Jersey Council of Development al Disabilities.

“Autism New Jersey is grateful for Senator Singer and Senator Sweeney’s leadership, compassion and desire for justice. If their legislation is enacted, it would criminalize activity that creates substantial risk for individuals with developmental d isabilit ies a nd a ssess g reater legal penalt ies for such action,” said Dr. Suzanne Buchanan, executive director of Autism New Jersey. “Individuals with autism would have new protections under the

law and make New Jersey a safer place for everyone, especially our most vulnerable citizens.”

The bill defines “developmental disability” as a severe, chronic disability attributable to a mental or physical impairment that is manifest before age 22, is likely to continue indefinitely, results in the need for continued care and results in substantial functional limitations in three or more of the following areas: self-care, receptive and expressive language, learning, mobility, self-direction and capacity for independent living or economic self-sufficiency.

The bill also establishes new c r i m i nal of fen ses when the victims are not developmentally disabled, with less severe penalties.

For more information, please visit njsendems. com or www.senatenj.com.

From The Desk Of Congressman Assemblymen Dave Rible : Bill Requiring Drivers To Turn On Interior Light When Pulled Over Advances

NEW JERSEY – Legislation sponsored by Assemblymen Ron Dancer, Dave Rible and Anthony M. Bucco that requires a driver to t ur n on the interior light of a motor vehicle when stopped by a law enforcement officer received General Assembly approval.

“A police officer nev-

er knows what will happen when pulling over a driver for a motor vehicle violation,” said Dancer, R-Ocean, Burlington, Middlesex and Mon mouth.

“Such stops can be particularly dangerous at night when an officer can’t clearly see inside the vehicle.

This measure will allow officers to see who is in

the car and if there are any weapons.”

Cu r rent law requires drivers to turn on the interior light if an officer asks during a traffic stop between dusk and dawn or in bad weather when headlights are required. A driver who refuses faces a $50 fine.

The Dancer-Rible-Bucco

bill (A-3607/S-3201) expands the law by requiring that the interior light be turned on anytime a driver is stopped by a law enforcement officer. The fine remains $50.

“This bill protects drivers and police officers,” said Rible, R-Monmouth and Ocean. “As more police use body cameras, light-

ing up the interior of a car becomes more important.

Better lighting provides a better video of the interaction between a driver and police officer.”

“This is an easy and reasonable request,” explained Bucco, R-Morris and Somerset. “It’s a common sense measure that protects everyone involved. If a driver

hasn’t done anything wrong or has nothing to hide, it’s a harmless request. On the other hand, it may give law enforcement a chance to see contraband or weapons they otherwise would not have known were there, putting them at great risk.”

The bill cleared the Assembly Appropr iat ions Committee recently.

Assembly Approves Rible Bill Requiring Recess NEW JERSEY – Legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Dave Rible that requires public schools to provide a 20 minute daily recess period for students

between Kindergarten and fifth grade was approved by the General Assembly recently.

“Allowing st udents a break from their academics

is both physically and mentally beneficial,” Assemblyman Rible said. “Young children are focused on learning new concepts and adjusting to the classroom

atmosphere. Twenty minutes of recreation has several benefits.”

The legislation was approved by the General Assembly recently.

“Recess gives them a momentary pause during the school day to release some energy and develop their social skills. Developing friendships and interact-

ing with classmates are invaluable and don’t always occur inside a building,” said Rible.

Currently, New Jersey has no law mandating recess.

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Club News, Activities, Events & Announcements

Howell Township To Implement “Safety Is My Goal” Program

“Safety Is My Goal” sticker on Howell vehicle.

HOWELL – Howell Township has entered into a driver safety program with Safety First called “Safety Is My Goal.” The program is entirely funded by PMA Insurance and will assist in decreasing accidents as well as

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improving driver performance. Decals with individual ID numbers and a phone number are currently being applied to municipal vehicles, excluding emergency and slow moving vehicles.

Pinelanders Youth Soccer Registration Opens

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HOWELL – Pinelanders Youth Soccer Club is has oppened registrations for the Spring recreational soccer season, which runs for 10 weeks beginning in April. Games are played on Friday evenings and Saturday mornings at Hoffman Fields, 449 Adelphia-Farmingdale Road (Route 524).

They offer the following programs: The Outdoor Team program is open to youth players who will be aged 4 to 18 on April 1.

The Under-4 Introductory program is open to players who will be younger than 4 on April 1. There is no lower age limit, but players must be out of diapers.

The Challenger program teaches soccer skills to players with special needs. Players

must be aged 6 to12 on April 1.

The fee is $70 per player for the first two players in a family (excluding Challenger players) and $35 for additional family members. The fee for the Challenger program is $35.

An additional fee of $10 per player will be charged for registrations received after February 21.

Registration is open at pinelanders.com.

Register early as they assign players in order of registration and they cannot guarantee places. Capacity of all programs depends on the availability of coaches.

For more information see pinelanders.com, (Twitter @pinelanders_reg) or call 641-7153800, access code 16476.

BlueClaws To Hold Business After Hours

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COMEDY FUNDRAISERS, GIFT CARDS, COMEDIANS AT YOUR EVENT

CALL 732-899-3900 FOR TICKETS 520 Arnold Ave., Pt. Pleasant Beach

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LAKEWOOD – The BlueClaws are hosting a Multi-Chamber Networking event along with the members of Jersey Shore and Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce.

The event will include refreshments, cash bar and networking. Be sure to bring plenty of business cards.

The event will take place February 9 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at FirstEnergy Park in the Upstairs Club Bar. The event costs $5 if you register before February 9, $10 at the door.

To register, visit brickchamber.com/ourevents.

Township Reminds Residents To Keep Roads Clear

HOWELL – Howell Township would like to remind residents that all sports equipment and apparatuses must be removed from streets and Township right-of-ways until

March 31.

When significant winter storm weather has the potential to impact the area, it is pertinent that all residents abide by this requirement.

Farmingdale Leaf Vacuuming

FARMINGDALE – The borough conducts its leaf vacuuming through mid-December, and the borough has announced its leaf vacuuming

schedule will resume for the month of April, on a limited schedule. For more information, visit farmingdaleborough.org.

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Club News, Activities, Events & Announcements

Howell Reorganization Appointments And Resolutions

HOWELL – The Howell Township Council reorganization meeting resulted in the following appointments and resolutions.

The law firm of Citta, Holzapfel and Zabarsky was appointed the municipal prosecutor. Claire Scully was appointed the municipal prosecutor for conflicts.

Suzanne M. Brennan was appointed the public defender. Raymond Raya was appointed the public defender for conflicts.

Community Grants Planning and Housing was appointed the administrative agent for affordable housing matters. Gluck Walrath, LLP, Andrew Bayer was appointed the affordable housing attorney. CME Associates was appointed the affordable housing planner.

Dilworth Paxson, LLP, Meghan Clark was appointed bond counsel.

CME Associates was appointed the certified tree expert.

T&M Associates, Maser Consulting, CME Associates, Najarian Associates, Inc., Frenc and Parrello Associates, Boro Engineering, Matrix New World Engineering, and Paulus, Sokolowski and Sartor were appointed as consulting engineers.

Acacia Financial Group was appointed as the continuing disclosure compliance services as well as financial advisory services.

Both Hiering, Gannon and McKenna and Cleary, Giacobbe, Alfieri and Jacobs were appointed labor attorneys.

Gagliano and Co., Federal Appraisal and Consulting Sockler Realty Services were appointed as the real estate appraisal services.

Brown and Brown Public Risk Advisors of NJ was appointed the risk management consultant.

The following were appointed special counsel: Dilworth Paxson, Weiner Lesniak, Marriott Callahan Blair and Hiering, Gannon and McKenna.

BRB Valuation and Consulting, Federal Appraisal and Consulting Sockler Realty Services were all appointed tax appeal appraisal services. Cleary, Giacobbe, Alfieri and Jacobs is appointed the tax appeal attorney. Dasti, Murphy, McGuckin, Ulaky, Cherkos, Koutsouris, and Connors is appointed the tax foreclosure attorney.

Holman, Frenia, Allison was appointed the township auditor.

CME Associates was appointed the township

planner. Maser Consulting, T&M Associates and CME Associates were all appointed as utility engineer.

Susan Davison was appointed the tax search official. Antoinette Ferrara was appointed the assistant tax search official.

Penny A. Wollman was appointed the assessment search official. Allison Ciranni was appointed the assistant assessment search official.

Estitta Bushkin was appointed public agency compliance officer.

Jeffrey Mayfield was appointed Township manager. Estitta Bushkin was appointed purchasing agent.

George Snyder was appointed the public works director or designee.

James Herrman was appointed the director of community development.

Stephen Johnson was appointed as MRRSA representative for a five-year term from February 1, to January 31, 2021.

Robert Ruais was appointed as a one-year term alternate park owner.

Robert Walsh was appointed for a one-year term as the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders liaison.

There were no appointments made for the community alliance position, the two Farmers Advisory Committee positions, and the remaining five of six positions for the Mobile Home Rent Control Board. The appointment for title search services will be rebid at a future council meeting, and there were also no proposals set for a wireless telecommunications consultant.

The council will also need to reappoint for the dental insurance broker slot, as well as for the six positions available for the Preservation Task Force.

At the 2016 Reorganization meeting, the mayor and township council adopted several resolutions for the upcoming year, including the Township Council Meeting Conduct Rules of Order and the adoption of both town council meeting dates, as well as tax payment dates.

The dates for Township Council meetings for 2016 are: February 22, March 7 and 21, April 4 and 18, May 2 and 16, June 13, July 11, August 15, September 12, October 17 and 31, November 14 and December 12.

The tax payment dates are February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1.

PTA To Host Dinner And Gift Auction

HOWELL – The Saint Veronica School PTA is hosting a dinner and gift auction.

The theme for the event is “Strolling through the Vineyard.”

The event will be held at South Gate Manor in Freehold on March 11. The preview and ticket sales will begin at 6 p.m. and the gift

auction will start at 8 p.m.

The cost is $60 per person.

The dinner selection includes: chicken picante, pecan encrusted salmon, vegetable trio tower and eggplant parmesan. Salad, pasta, dessert, soda, coffee and tea are also offered.

Dollar Book Bag Sale At Howell Library

HOWELL – The Friends of Howell Library are hosting a dollar book bag sale from now until February 15 at the Howell branch of the Monmouth County Library. Audio items are

included in this sale.

The sale is running during library hours.

Visit the Howell branch or for details or call them at 732-938-2300.

United Republican Club Meetings

HOWELL – The United Republican Club of Howell meets at 7:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of every month at the Howell First Aid building, 16 Kent Road.

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Markel & Levy Are Hosting New WOBM AM

TOMS RIVER – Starting this January, “Preferred Company with Joel Markel and Marianne Levy” has aired in a new 8 to 10 a.m. time slot on WOBM AM (1160 and 1310) during the morning drive, Monday through Friday.

Several years ago Joel Markel, the president and owner of Preferred Home Health Care and Nursing Services, Eatontown, began hosting his own radio show “Preferred Company,” discussing topics of interest to families, the senior community, and caregivers.

In 2014, Townsquare Media even renamed its fourth floor WOBM-AM studio in the Bob Levy Broadcast Center, “The Preferred Home Health Care Studio.”

Due to Bob Levy’s retirement from “Bob and Marianne in the Morning,” Levy’s wife and cohost Marianne Levy transitioned to “Preferred Company with Joel Markel,” a show she had already been co-hosting for the past three –Photo courtesy of Townsquare Media years. “Preferred Company,” however, has Joel Markel and Marianne Levy co-host now expanded from one hour to two and will “Preferred Company.” air five days a week instead of three.

Markel and Levy will continue to discuss health and wellness topics. Besides Preferred the latest issues, trends and challenges in clients and staff, Markel likes to feature local the home health care industry in a “relaxed, talent on the show as well.

Listeners are invited to call in or send emails advice-oriented, informational and fully interactive” format. Markel is known to use his to interact with the hosts.

For more information, visit passion for radio to promote many charitable and nonprofit causes, and to discuss various Preferredradio.com.

County Offers Free Rabies Clinics

MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Monmouth County Health Department (MCHD) is offering free rabies clinics for pets of Monmouth County residents from January through April.

Dates, times and locations of the upcoming rabies clinics are available on the Health Department section of the County’s website at VisitMonmouth.com.

“Protecting your pets by keeping them current on their rabies vaccine is an important buffer between wildlife rabies and human exposure,” said Freeholder John P. Curley, liaison to the MCHD. “Not only does the vaccine keep your pet safe; it can help keep you and your family safe as well.”

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“This is a great time to check your pet’s vaccination and health records and make sure they are current,” said Christopher Merkel, Monmouth County’s Public Health Coordinator.

Dogs and cats who receive an initial rabies vaccination are not considered immunized until 28 days after the vaccine has been administered; therefore, it is strongly recommended that any animal newly vaccinated or those too young to receive the vaccine (less than three months) not be left outdoors unattended.

Monmouth County residents can bring their cats and dogs to the rabies clinics offered on these dates through April: March 5 from 2 to 3 p.m. at Shrewsbury Township, 1979 Crawford Street; March 10 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Neptune City Public Works Building, 106 West Sylvania Ave.; March 16 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Atlantic Highlands, Firehouse at First and East Mount Avenues; March 19 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Allentown, Public Works Garage, Church Street; March 30 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Lake Como, Firehouse at 1730 Main St.; and April 23 from 10 a.m. to noon at Marlboro, Public Works Garage, Wyncrest Road.

“It is important to remember that cats and dogs, as well as other indoor animals, should be vaccinated for rabies,” said Merkel. “According to the latest published data by the CDC, cats continue to be the number one domestic animal confirmed with rabies: nationally, 247 cats confirmed in 2013 compared to 89 dogs.”

No appointments are necessary, but vaccines are given on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information, call the County Health Department at 732-431-7456.

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Groomed trails are open to cross-country skiers at Thompson Park, Lincroft, and Charleston Springs Golf Course, Millstone, as weather permits.

Marked, ungroomed trails are available for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing at Clayton Park in Upper Freehold; Hartshorne Woods Park in Middletown; Holmdel Park; Huber Woods Park in Middletown; Shark River Park in Wall; Tatum Park in Middletown and Turkey Swamp Park in Freehold.

The park system’s Deer Management program will be underway until February 20 at several of these sites. For complete details, visit monmouthcountyparks.com.

Need equipment? Head over to Thompson Park, Lincroft. Cross-country ski and snowshoe equipment is available for rent at the Thompson Park Ski Hut, located next to the Three Barns Parking Area. Rentals are available from 10 a.m

The Howell Times, January 30, 2016, Page 11 to 6 p.m. weekdays; and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends. The cost is $15 to rent ski equipment and $10 for snowshoes. Skis and/or snowshoes are available on a first come, first served basis.

For more information, call 732-8424000, ext. 4312.

The fun really starts after a week or so of freezing temperatures when Holmdel, Shark River and Turkey Swamp Parks post their “Skating Today” signs. Hours for ice skating are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

Ice skating isn’t the only fun to be had. Manasquan Reservoir, Thompson Park and Turkey Swamp Park open for ice fishing in designated areas. Always check with park rangers before heading onto the ice.

These activities are offered only when condit ions per m it. Be su re to visit monmouthcountyparks.com for the latest updates on conditions. To learn more about these Park System activities, visit the website or call 732-842-4000.

SBA Encourages Sandy Survivors To Visit Centers for Disaster Assistance NEW JERSEY – The U.S. Small Business Administration has Disaster Loan Outreach Centers (DLOCs) in the New Jersey area to help survivors affected by Hurricane Sandy to apply for low-interest long-term disaster loans for physical damages and working capital.

SBA’s customer service representatives are available at these centers to assist businesses, nonprofit organizations, homeowners and renters in completing their applications.

The centers are open until further notice, with location and hours of operations as indicated: Monmouth County: Monmouth Co. Emergency Operations Center, 300 Halls Mill Rd., Freehold, NJ 07728. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Ocean County: Miller Air Park, Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Management, 101 Airport Rd., Bayville, NJ 08721. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s secure website at disasterloan.sba.gov/ela.

Businesses and individuals may also obtain information and loan applications by calling the SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 (1-800-877-8339 for the deaf and hard-of-hearing), or by emailing disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. Loan applications can also be downloaded at sba. gov/disaster. Completed applications should be returned to the centers or mailed to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.

The filing deadline to return applications for physical property damage is December 1. The deadline to return economic injury applications is December1. For more information about the SBA’s Disaster Loan Program, visit sba.gov/disaster.

NJ State Police Warn Pesticide Distributed As Heroin

NEW JERESY – The New Jersey State Police, Office of Forensic Sciences is reporting the presence of a pesticide, specifically Carbaryl, in a laboratory sample that was suspected to be heroin.

The pesticide was mixed with other substances normally mixed with heroin.

Carbaryl is a carcinogenic sold under the name “Sevin” and exposure to this substance can occur by skin contact, inhalation or ingestion and can

affect the respiratory and central nervous systems.

Symptoms of exposure may include nausea, stomach cramps, diarrhea, and excessive salivation. Other symptoms of high dosages may include sweating, blurring of vision, loss of coordination, and involuntary convulsions.

Administration of naloxone will not counteract the symptoms of pesticide consumption.

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Valentine’s Breakfast Bingo At Bartley

JACKSON – Do you love to play bingo?

Then come out to Bartley Healthcare’s Valentine’s Day Bingo and Breakfast event.

Bartley will be hosting a Valentine’s Daythemed morning of fun, food and great prizes at the event on February 12 at 8:30 a.m. in the multi-purpose room of Bartley Healthcare

Nursing and Rehabilitation, 175 Bartley Road.

There will be lots of coffee and other breakfast items to satisfy any palate. Come and start your morning right with great company and a little competition. Please R.S.V.P. to 732370-4700 and check in at the main entrance upon arrival.

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Dear Readers, As many of you already know this column can actually be heard as part of a larger part of my work which is a radio show on WOBM AM. For over 3 years myself and my co-host, Marianne Levy have been at the helm of “Preferred Company.” I am pleased and flattered that the show is now heard five days per week from 8 to 10 a.m.

People often ask me what the show is about and I have a standard answer which is “Seinfeld.” Marianne and I take every day occurrences and create a full 2 hours of fun and prizes. Our guests are usually celebrities – some well known, others familiar to a New Jersey audience only. I promise one thing if you tune in for a day or two, you will be hooked and become a regular fan. We are heard on 1460 and

1310 AM . You can also hear us by downloading “Preferredradio” on a smart phone. We have listeners from all around the world who also use an app called radiopup. I thank the management of Townsquare Media for bestowing this honor upon me. In exchange I promised them good entertainment. Tune in every Monday through Friday to “Preferred Company,” 8 to 10 a.m. I look forward to hearing from you, as we do take calls at 732-505-1160.

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Teachers Can Receive Equipment For Plants For Pollinators Program

MONMOUTH COUNTY – Freehold Soil Conservation District will provide free “Plants for Pollinators in the Classroom” Resource Kits to several teachers in Middlesex and Monmouth County in early 2016. The “Plants for Pollinators in the Classroom” program is designed to help students discover the importance of native pollinators and to study the relationship between plants and pollinators.

Selected teachers will receive indoor growing kits complete with a plant stand, grow bulbs, potting soil and seeds for students to explore plant growth, conduct experiments and raise pollinator plants. The kit also includes a packet of resources, lessons, plant information and planting guidelines. In the spring, student-grown plants are to be planted in a school or community garden. Participating teachers will also receive a

supply of potted plants to enhance their pollinator garden. All materials will be provided free of charge.

Pollinators, such as bees, hummingbirds, moths and birds play a critical role in the production of over 150 food crops in the United States– among them apples, almonds, blueberries, cranberries, melons, pears and squash. An estimated 90 percent of flowering plants depend on bees and other insects as well as birds and bees for pollination.

Teachers must apply for the program by March 1, and supplies are limited. The “Plants for Pollinators in the Classroom” registration brochure is available online at freeholdscd.org, by emailing info@freeholdscd.org or by calling Freehold Soil Conservation District at 732-683-8500.

This program is open to teachers in Middlesex and Monmouth County schools.

College and Career Planning Events

MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Freehold Regional High School is offering some college and career planning events. These events are as follows: February 9 at 6:30 p.m.,“Getting From Where You Are To Where You Want To Be” presentation fea-

turing Peter VanBuskirk at Marlboro High School for 10th grade students and parents.

March 10 at 6:30 p.m. at Colts Neck High School, a college/post-secondary planning presentation for 10th and 11th grade students and parents.

Chess Club Meets Weekly

HOWELL – Interested in chess? The Howell Library hosts the weekly meetings of the Chess Club. All ages and levels of play are welcome. The Chess

Club meets from 10 a.m. to noon every Saturday that the Howell Library is open.

For more information, call the library at 732-938-2300.

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Show A Little Love To The Jersey Shore This February

MONMOUTH COUNTY – Don’t let frightful February temperatures discourage you from enjoying winter in Monmouth County. It is a great month to immerse yourself in arts and culture indoors, but what is more romantic than a moonlit stroll on the Jersey Shore either on the beach or window shopping through a downtown district?

Count Basie Theatre brings humor to Monmouth County with William Shatner on February 5 at 8 p.m. and stand-up comedian Jim Breuer on February 6 at 8 p.m.

If you’re not up for outdoor winter exploration, stay warm and head to Pollak Theatre on February 11 to see Bram Stroker’s “Dracula,” one of the greatest horror stories ever told return live, radio theater style.

For Valentine’s Day theater, on February 14 you can watch Bolshoi Ballet: “The Lady of the Camellias” streaming live in HD at Monmouth University’s Pollak Theatre at 3 p.m. and listen to Prokofiev: “Romeo and Juliet Suites” at Count Basie Theatre at 8 p.m.

“Look for great specials at some of the County’s best restaurants this month,” said Freeholder Deputy Director Serena DiMaso. “Make it a date to go to one of your favorite restaurants this month or try a new one on the water or in one of the county’s great downtowns.”

Enjoy Red Bank’s famous restaurants with a $30 prix fixe dinner menu during Red Bank Restaurant Week from February 21 through March 3.”

If you’re looking for something to do with the kids, the Mega Bubble Show at Count Basie Theatre is the place to go on February 21 at noon or 3 p.m. and be a part of the first and only, interactive stage production of complete light effects, lasers and jaw-dropping masterpieces of bubble artistry. Then, on February 25, take them to see The “Berenstain Bears Live” at 4:30 p.m. at Count Basie.

In light of Presidents’ Day, you can celebrate George Washington’s birthday 1830’s style in Historic Allaire Village on February

Howell PAL Offers Discounted Six Flags Tickets

HOWELL – The Howell PAL will be selling Great Adventure Season Passes good for all of the 2016 season. The Gold Season Pass (includes parking) costs $73.

Support the Howell PAL and buy your tickets from them. There are no processing fees, no activation fees and no taxes.

Tickets can be picked up from the Howell PAL Office Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All tickets payable by cash/check only. Can be mailed to Howell PAL, PO Box 713, 115 Kent Road, Howell, NJ 07731. The office number is 732-919-2825, call for any questions.

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21. You can visit the village, located in Allaire State Park, any day this month for a taste of history and a look back in time.

There is never an absence of great music at The Basie. The Beach Boys perform at Count Basie at on February 11, trumpet legend Chris Botti brings a sound that’s both cool and romantic with a modern style on February 19, a special Abba Mania concert

will be given on February 20, a tribute to the Beatles will be celebrated on February 23 and Chicago performs their hits on February 26.

As always, Monmouth County’s Calendar of Events will provide you with even more February entertainment. For a complete listing of events, go to visitmonmouth.com and click on the Tourism tab to find the Calendar

of Events. Compiled by the Monmouth County Department of Public Information and Tourism, it is a comprehensive source for things to do and places to go and is updated regularly. You can also call 800523-2587 to have a packet of information mailed to you, or stop by 3 East Main St., Freehold to browse the extensive literature between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays.

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Here’s To Your Health

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By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

The dreaded hot flashes of menopause are often more than just a mere nuisance, they can disrupt your life day and night.

I have been menopausal for 3 years and luckily have yet to experience a single hot flash or any symptom for that matter, but several friends suffer terribly. They have to change bed sheets from the sweats, and often complain they feel like they’re on fire. Menopause causes changes in mood, weight gain and insomnia.

The most popular supplements touted for menopause include black cohosh, flax seeds, soy-based supplements, alfalfa, and/or ginseng. Natural progesterone is often used too and this comes in an over-the-counter cream as well as several prescription types. These may help to some extent but right now I’d like to share new research.

Scientists have been looking at serotonin hormone levels. We know serotonin is an important brain neurotransmitter, more specifically it’s one of our ‘happy’ brain chemicals. The impact serotonin has on other hormone levels including estrogen can’t be underestimated. When serotonin is low, the brain experiences dangerous oxidative damage and neurons die. This could precipitate hot flashes, insomnia, and mood swings catapulting you into a pro-inflammatory state with a disrupted sleep cycle and appetite like nobody’s business. It could be a mean menopause.

Based upon this new information, I can make natural suggestions for you to ponder.

You should consult a physician because raising serotonin isn’t always the answer, and can sometimes backfire. I don’t know what’s right for each of you. That said, here

are some ove r- t h e counter considerations: 5-HTP- This essential amino acid is formed from “tryptophan” which is found naturally in turkey, cheese and nuts. It’s sold as a dietary supplement and it forms serotonin in your body. Remember, without adequate serotonin, hot flashes, irritability and insomnia are more likely to occur.

Please don’t ever combine 5-HTP with any prescribed antidepressants or Serotonin Syndrome may result!

Melatonin- When serotonin breaks down in your body, it forms melatonin which is one of your natural sleep hormones. You make this, and it’s sold as a supplement.

Melatonin is great if you want to sleep a little bit longer. It’s a strong antioxidant and helps reduce that oxidative stress (and resulting inflammation) that I mentioned earlier. A Polish study published in Prz Menopauzalny (Menopausal Review) just evaluated melatonin in menopausal women. Women who received 5mg of melatonin each night for 24 weeks not only slept better but also lost a little weight. I have to say, 5mg is a rather hefty dose!

Resveratrol- This provides natural estrogen-like activity (phytoestrogen) because resveratrol has a similar structure to 17 beta estradiol (our natural estrogen). Restoring estrogen levels may relieve hot flashes and help you sleep. It’s usually taken at night for that reason.

If you’d like to receive a more comprehensive version of this article with more tips sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen. com Remember to ask your physician if these are right for you.

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2015 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

24-Hour Medication Drop Off Box

HOWELL – There is a growing epidemic of addiction to prescription pain killers that often starts in residents own medicine cabinets.

To help prevent this, everyone is urged to properly dispose of old or expired medications as well as medications that you no longer are supposed to be taking (as per doctor’s orders). It will also help to prevent accidental overdose and/or harmful drug interactions.

When everyone continues to hold onto medications that the doctor has advised to stop or keep expired meds in our cabinets,

it increases the risk of accidentally taking the wrong medication or have others taking them.

If anyone has any medications that should be disposed of, the Howell Police Department has a 24-hour Medication Drop Box in the lobby. Residents can drop off medications at any time without an appointment and know that they will not only be disposed of properly, but that residents are in a secure setting while doing this.

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NJ’s Bald Eagle Population Continues To Soar

NEW JERSEY – The nonprofit Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey (CWF) released the 2015 Bald Eagle Report, highlighting the number of nesting pairs, active nests and nest productivity for the raptors throughout New Jersey with data collected by New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Division of Fish and Wildlife biologists, CWF biologists and committed volunteers.

“With 161 pairs of bald eagles this past year — up from just a single nest in the early 1980’s — the dramatic ongoing recovery of bald eagles across the northeast continues to inspire so many of us,” said David Wheeler, Conserve Wildlife Foundation executive director. “The thrill of seeing a bald eagle fly across the sky is unparalleled. This report captures how these eagles are continuing their All-American return.”

The report notes that thirteen new eagle pairs were found this season, nine in the south, two in Central Jersey and two in Northern New Jersey.

With a wingspan of six to seven feet, bald eagles are larger than most birds. The bald eagle is restricted to North America and is usually found within close proximity to open water. In New Jersey, bald eagles reside year-round, usually remaining in the area surrounding their nest. They begin courtship and nest building in late December and January, adding to their existing nest. Over time, some nests can reach 10 feet across and weigh up to 2,000 pounds.

Conserve Wildlife Foundation partners with Duke Farms on a webcam that provides a live look at a bald eagle nest in Hillsborough. This spring, the EagleCam will allow viewers an up close and personal view into the lives of a pair of bald eagles

as they breed, incubate, and raise young.

Between the general public and classrooms up and down the east coast, the EagleCam has many fans – over 10 million viewers and growing.

The federal government removed the bald eagle from its list of Endangered Species in August of 2007, but the bald eagle’s official New Jersey status remains state-endangered for the breeding season and state-threatened for the non-breeding season.

“One of our encouraging findings is that the population of wintering bald eagles has grown along with the nesting population over the past decade,” said Conserve Wildlife Foundation eagle biologist Larissa Smith. “This growth reflects the increasing populations in New Jersey and across the northeast, as recovery efforts continue to pay off for eagles. In addition to our fellow

scientists in New Jersey and nearby states, I’d like to thank the wonderful eagle project volunteers who make keeping track of all these nests possible.”

The Division of Fish and Wildlife’s Endangered and Nongame Species Program (ENSP) bald eagle recovery efforts, implemented in the early 1980’s, have resulted in a steady recovery of New Jersey’s bald eagle population. ENSP biologists, Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey staff, and volunteer observers continue to locate and monitor bald eagle nests and territories each year to analyze the state of the population. The state’s eagle population would not be thriving without the efforts of the dedicated eagle volunteers who observe nests, report sightings, and help protect critical habitat.

To view the complete report online, visit ConserveWildlifeNJ.org.

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R.C. Shea & Assoc.

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Protect Yourself Against Contractor Fraud

By Robert C. Shea, Esq. & Dina M. Vicari, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates

Many homeowners every year look for professionals to assist then with home improvements, repairs or upgrades.

However, in the quest to renovate or add on to their homes, many residents are hurrying through the selection process to find contractors to begin construction and forgetting some important steps to protect themselves. These are some important reminders that every resident should consider in hiring contractors and choosing their plan of reconstruction.

First, prior to hiring a contractor, the homeowner should confirm that the contractor is licensed with the State of New Jersey. This can be easily accomplished by confirming that the contractor is registered with the State of New Jersey in accordance with the Contractor’s Registration Act. A homeowner should also confirm that the registration is not expired, suspended or revoked. The Contractor’s Registration Act requires every registered contractor to have to proper registration number. If your contractor cannot provide a number that has the prefix 13VH then the homeowner should access the State website for Community Affairs to review this list of contractors who are presently facing Notices of Violations prior to hiring them. Additionally, that registration number ensures that the contractor has the proper liability insurance.

In addition, it is important to discuss with the contractor who will obtain any

necessary permits. This step in the process maybe somewhat modified from the traditional permit process as many municipalities have new, easier procedures for victims of Superstorm Sandy to rebuild and repair storm damage. The contract between the parties should establish a payment plan, especially if the resident is awaiting insurance proceeds to pay for the cost of the work. Many insurance companies may not pay out the full amount of the insurance proceeds in a lump sum. The insurance company may require installment payments as work is completed or refund the homeowner a portion after the work in complete. It is best that the homeowner and contractor agree on the payment schedule with the full understanding of the homeowner’s insurance policy.

Make sure to ask for references for other similar jobs they have completed in the area. Do not be afraid to make calls and contact those home owners to get an honest opinion of the contract and the quality of their final product. You want to ensure that you select a contractor that will complete the job you hire them for and perform at the highest level of workmanship.

Of course, if there is a situation where a contractor leaves without completing a job or does not complete the project in a workmanlike manner, the homeowner can contact the Law Firm of R.C. Shea & Associates to protect their rights.

The law firm of R.C. Shea & Associates, Counsellors at Law, is a full service law firm representing and advising clients in the areas of Estate Planning, Estate Litigation, Personal Injury, General Litigation, Real Estate Law, Medicaid Law, Medical Malpractice, Workers’ Compensation, Land Use and Planning Law, Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney and much more. Call or visit our office Toms River office at 732-505-1212, 244 Main Street, Toms River, Manchester Area 732-408-9455 or our Brick Area at 732-451-080; email us at Rshea@rcshea.com or visit our website at www.rcshea.com.

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SCAN General Meeting

MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Social Community Activities Network (SCAN) is holding a General Membership meeting on February 3 at noon in SCAN Room B, located in the basement level of the Monmouth Mall.

The guest speaker will be David Willis, Asbury Park Press consumer advocate, who will talk about “Scams Directed at Senior Citizens”.

Willis is the consumer advocate reporter at the

Asbury Park Press and is well known for his regular feature “Press on Your Side,” in which he investigates and resolves consumer-related issues reported by members of the local community.

Willis will cover scams directed at senior citizens, how to recognize them, how to report them and most importantly, how to avoid them.

Scams can take many forms, from notification

of phony sweepstakes winnings, to claims of “get rich quick” investment schemes, to bogus claims from fake IRS or law enforcement officials. As a result, seniors need to be vigilant in order to protect themselves from these schemes.

Lunch will be provided and is sponsored by Len Kiczek, Esq., Kiczek & Rachinsky, LLC. All are invited.

Please R.S.V.P. to SCAN at 732-542-1326.

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Freeholders Announce Meeting Dates MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders has posted its initial meeting dates for 2016. All of the February meetings will be held in the Hall of Records located at One East Main Street in Freehold Borough: The meeting dates are as follows: February 11, 2 p.m. workshop, 7 p.m. regular public meeting; February 25, 2 p.m. workshop, 7 p.m. regular public meeting; March 10, 2 p.m. workshop, 7 p.m. regular public meeting; and March 24, 2 p.m. workshop, 7 p.m. regular public meeting.

The remaining 2016 meeting dates will be set in February and will include meetings held in municipalities around the County. These are all public meetings and the public is invited to attend.

The Board of Chosen Freeholders meeting dates, agendas and minutes are posted to the County website at visitmonmouth.com.

Tickets On Sale For International Chef’s Night Out TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Foundation for Vocational Technical Education will host the 20th Annual I nt e r n at ion al C hef ’s Nig ht O ut on March 7 at the Pine Belt Arena from 6 to 9 p.m.

Over 50 area restaurants, caterers, bakeries, specialty stores and beverage distributors are expected to participate.

For the $50 admission fee attendees may sample an extensive variet y of sweet and savor y delicacies as well as some of the area’s fine wines and beverages.

In addition to the magnificent food and beverage offerings there will be a 50/50 raff le, themed gift basket raff les and door prizes.

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The Howell Times, January 30, 2016, Page 19 For the week of January 30- Fabuary 5

Omarr’s Astrological Forecast By Jeraldine Saunders ARIES (March 21-April 19): Remember that you cannot control all situations. You may need to mingle with those of differing viewpoints to expand your social network this week.

Use your energies constructively with business and financial affairs.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Partners may be energetic and set an extraordinarily quick pace. In the week ahead you may be challenged to keep up within a rapid work environment. Cooperation and compromise will be easily achieved.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Cats are wise enough to find a sunny windowsill. Find some time to soak up the sun to banish winter blues and brighten your spirits. A partner or loved one may be depressed or overly negative in the week ahead.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Optimism and negativity may duke it out during the week to come. You can do your part to remain positive by reading inspirational literature. Listen to the words of encouragement and financial advice of a friend.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The Full Moon could provoke a sense of loss or worry with a partner. Think before you act and restrain a tendency to take offense. You can hit the tennis ball or burn off calories on the walking machine in the week ahead.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You could spend more than you intended in the week ahead, but will be happier than expected. Things of value may be found or made, as your creative talents are at their peak. Your family life will run smoothly.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Mingle with family, friends or even coworkers to boost your spirits. You may be more competitive than usual in the week ahead, so you can enjoy sports and outdoor activities, as well as some career maneuvers.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Brooding over injustices and hiding in a corner is just not your style. Attend community affairs and be a status seeker in the week ahead. Get involved in networking activities and actively play the game of life.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You could feel caught between a rock and a hard place. You may feel inadequate where a family matter is concerned. Keep in mind that by mid-week you have opportunities to make successful financial decisions.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): If you have money then you have power. In the week to come you might realize that money and power doesn’t guarantee happiness. Some people in your neighborhood may need a kind word or encouragement.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The wants and needs of others could seem much more important than your own. Remain sympathetic and kind to others. However, do not allow yourself to make crucial decisions based on emotional concerns this week.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Crying over spilled milk will not refill the jug. Past mix-ups can be righted by using directness and honesty. Use your shrewdness and observational skills to score big with a business idea in the week ahead.

Golden Knights To Perform At Joint Base Air Show

LAKEHURST – The U.S. Army Parachute Team, The Golden Knights, have officially been added to the “Power in the Pines” list of performers for Joint Base MDL’s 2016 Open House and Air Show.

For over fifty-three years, members of the U. S. Army Parachute Team have been marking the milestones of achievement and an evolution of excellence serving as “Ambassadors” of the Army’s only official demonstration team. The Golden Knights portray the image of being the most formidable parachuting competitors and demonstrators in the world today.

“We are excited to announce that the United States Army Parachute Team, the Golden Knights, will perform their aerial demonstra-

tion at our Open House and Air Show this May,” said Lt. Col. Pat Rayner, Open House and Air Show director. “Our Army mission partners are a crucial part of the team here at Joint Base MDL and showcasing their elite parachute demonstration team is a huge win.”

“Power in the Pines” is free and open to the public and scheduled for May 14 to 15. Gates will open at 9 a.m. with aerial demonstrations slated for 11 a.m. on both days.

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As we near the end of January, memories of all that holiday entertaining have begun to fade and many people begin to think about throwing dinner parties again.

One thing I’ve noticed over the years about the way people entertain at home is that they mistakenly think they have to go all out, preparing labor-intensive, multi-step dishes to impress their guests. But all too often such an approach can leave feelings of exhaustion rather than the satisfaction that should be felt for an event well thrown.

I find, instead, that some of the best dinner parties can feature dishes that are quick and simple to cook yet deliver impressive results. As I show home cooks with lesson after lesson in my new online cooking school, WolfgangPuckCookingSchool.com, it is possible to enjoy great cooking made easy at home by following just a few simple secrets that I share. (You can sample them free at home yourself for 14 days risk-free by visiting my cooking school site.)

A great example of that principle is my recipe for pan-seared beef fillets au poivre with red wine sauce. It produces the kind of wow-inducing results you might experience yourself were you served such a dish in a fine French bistro. Yet, the recipe takes just minutes to prepare, and it is prepared with commonly found ingredients and everyday kitchen equipment.

Pan-searing on top of the stove is one of my favorite ways to cook a delicious steak quickly. As you’ll see, all you have to do is add a crust of cracked peppercorns - achieving what the French call a “steak au poivre” and then complete an easy pan sauce with red wine, raisins and a touch of cream.

The easy-to-master technique of deglazing (which I also demonstrate in a how-to video on my site) helps to capture all the flavor of the seared beef’s pan deposits to create a perfectly delicious sauce; and a little cream adds an extra touch of elegance.

To soak up every last drop of the sauce, I like to serve a rice pilaf, or maybe some mashed potatoes, alongside the steaks. To drink, pour a variety of red wine similar to the one you used for the sauce.

Add a simple appetizer to start, such as a salad of mixed baby greens and

other farmers’ market vegetables, and a light fruit dessert to end the meal, and you have a dinner party that is almost effortless.

PAN-SEARED BEEF FILLETS AU POIVRE Serves 4 1 cup (250 mL) dry red wine 1/4 cup (60 mL) seedless golden or brown raisins 1/4 cup (60 mL) whole black peppercorns 1/4 cup (60 mL) whole white peppercorns 4 beef tenderloin steaks, each 5 to 6 ounces (150 to 185 g) and about 1 1/4 inches (3.2 cm) thick Kosher salt 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup (125 mL) heavy cream plus more as needed 2 tablespoons bottled barbecue sauce Organic, low-sodium chicken broth or beef broth (if needed) In a small heavy saucepan, bring the wine and raisins to a boil over high heat. Boil until the raisins have softened and flavored the wine, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat, cover, and set aside.

On a small rimmed baking sheet, combine the black and white peppercorns. With the bottom of a small heavy skillet or saucepan, press down firmly all over the peppercorns, coarsely cracking them.

Season all the steaks on both sides with kosher salt. Then, press about 3/4 teaspoon of the cracked peppercorns evenly into the surface on each side.

Reserve any extra peppercorns for another use.

Heat a large skillet over high heat.

Add the oil. Heat until very hot and just beginning to smoke. Cook the steaks until seared dark-brown, 4 to 5 minutes per side for rare to medium-rare. Transfer to a plate.

Pour off the fat. Add the wine and raisins, cream and barbecue sauce, stirring and scraping over high heat to deglaze the pan deposits. Cook until the sauce reaches coating consistency, 1 to 2 minutes, seasoning to taste with salt and adding more cream or a little broth to adjust the consistency.

On a cutting board, carve each steak across the grain into slices, fanning out the slices on each plate. Spoon the sauce around the meat. Serve immediately.

(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2014 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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