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March 12, 2016

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Hope For Nanie

Nanie alongside Nina Parisi, whom the NVP fund is named after. The fund helped out Nanie’s family during her treatment. −Photos by Catherine Galioto and Team Nanie The benefit at Southard Fire House helped Howell Middle Schooler Naneisha Rivera, who recently underwent chemotherapy.

By Catherine Galioto HOWELL – A benefit for a local middle school student packed the Southard Fire Department in support of Naneisha Rivera, as her friends from Howell Middle School North, family, officials and residents made for a memorable night.

Dinner, dancing, prizes and rallying for Rivera, who recently underwent treatment for pleuro pulmonary blastoma, were part of the #TeamNanie efforts to help pay for out-of-pocket medical expenses and unpaid medical leave her family has taken to care for her after chemotherapy.

“Thank you to everyone here tonight,” Nanie told the crowd. “The present hasn’t been easy for me and my family

but with the support of everyone here, it’s been much easier.”

Live bands such as Dawg Whistle, and tables of prizes for a gift auction, were part of an evening where Nanie danced with friends and family.

Helping to organize the event was Marc Parisi. The Parisis are friends of the family, and previously themselves had created a nonprofit fund, called the NVP Fund, to help with the expenses Nina Parisi faced in her own treatment. Marc said that as those

efforts winded down at Middle School North where Nina Parisi worked for years, the fund administrators realized the NVP could be kept open to collect donations for Nanie, a student there.

“We were just heartbroken to hear about Nanie,” Marc Parisi said. “We had to keep the account open and help Nanie. She is (Hope - See Page 4)

The Asbury Park Veterans of Foreign Wars Post members were among the supporters to the packed evening.

Freeholders Reduce County Budget $18.2 Million

MONMOUTH COUNTY – The proposed county budget includes enough cuts to reduce the budget by $18.2 million to $469.85 million. Freeholders said that includes a tax rate lower than last year’s.

The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders will hold its next budget presentation at 7 p.m. on March 24 at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters on Symmes Drive in Manalapan.

“This budget reduces the tax impact on residents and businesses and returns the amount to be raised by taxation to the 2010 level,” said Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone. “Last month, I called for a roll back of last year’s 1.4 percent tax increase and we have achieved that.”

As introduced, the County’s spending plan is down $18.2 million and will reduce County taxes by 1.474 percent. The amount to be raised by taxation is $302.475 million, the same as it was in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 (Budget - See Page 4)

A Look At Proposed County Budget • $469.85 million budget • $18.2 million less than 2015 • Tax rate decrease 1.474% • $302.47 million raised by taxes • $32.4 boost in revenue from care center auction • March 24 budget hearing

EASTER EGG HUNTS AND BUNNY BREAKFASTS MONMOUTH COUNTY – Whether you are digging in the sand, poking between the grass or hunting with a flashlight, there’s Easter eggs to find. Here’s a calendar of some local Easter egg hunt events for the coming weeks, so grab your basket and get hunting. Or, if you care to dine alongside the Easter Bunny, check out this

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list of breakfasts and have some fun.

The following are different egg hunts and Easter Bunny breakfasts in the local area: March 13 from 8 to 11:30 a.m. – Tuckerton’s Breakfast with the Easter Bunny: The Tuckerton Free Masons are hosting this event at the Free Mason Lodge, 122 Church St. Tickets are $8 for adults and

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children 12 and older. The breakfast will include: pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee, tea and orange juice. Don’t forget to bring your camera for pictures with the Easter Bunny.

March 19 at 9 a.m. – Barnegat Easter Bunny Breakfast: The Barnegat Township Recreation is hosting this event at the Recreation Center. The event costs $9 per per-

son, infants are free. A registration form can be found on the township’s website Barnegat.net. Send the completed registration form and a check made payable to Barnegat Township to Barnegat Township, 900 W. Bay Ave, Barnegat, NJ 08005.

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and 2014.

“Cost cutting and belt tightening over the past six years, and the sale of the two County care centers have made it possible for this Freeholder Board to present a budget that resets our spending to below the 2007 amount,” Freeholder Deputy Director Serena DiMaso said.

At the end of 2015, Monmouth County completed the sale of its two care centers which eliminated the yearly operating losses that the facilities have incurred for several years. The public auction of the two facilities generated $32.4 million in revenue; approximately $18 million more than was projected.

“We have introduced a budget that rolls back taxes as many residents continue to struggle to meet their daily household expenses,” Freeholder John P. Curley said. “The long-overdue sale of the care centers has permanently eliminated the cost burden from our taxpayers and provided committed, long term management for the residents of the two facilities.”

However, the budget work includes the inclusion of some mandated costs that continue to rise. In spite of this, the proposed budget maintains services, freeholders said.

“It has been a challenge to reduce spending without reducing the level of services our taxpayers have come to expect,” said Freeholder Lillian G. Burry. “This is an ongoing process and a task on which the freeholders continue to focus. This budget ref lects continued commitment to providing desired services, such as an unparalleled park system, a library that has evolved as a community center and Public Safety that has never been compromised. We have

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a tremendous student and a wonderful person.”

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accomplished this while holding steady with the amount collected through taxes and retaining our ‘AAA’ bond rating.”

The belt-tightening included finding duplicative services or areas for consolidating.

“Ef for t s to eli m i nate duplicat ive services and identify areas for consolidation and savings have paid off,” said Freeholder Gary J. Rich, Sr., liaison to the Finance Department. “An extensive internal review process has yielded savings in the areas of information technology, finance, human resources, building maintenance and legal services.”

County Finance Director Craig R. Marshall noted that the county continues to hold a AAA bond rating from all three major bond-rating agencies, a feat only a 32 counties nationwide have achieved.

The financial strength of the county allows municipalities, school board and other government agencies to borrow money through the Monmouth County Improvement Authority at the lowest possible interest rate.

“The Improvement Authority and the County’s AAA bond rating continues to be one of the best perks offered to local governmental agencies,” Deputy Director DiMaso said. “It is another way the County is helping to keep taxes low throughout the County, providing substantial savings to participants.”

“County residents should also know that the County’s Shared Services program helps both the County and the towns reduce spending,” Director Arnone said.

“We can purchase commodities, like salt, in bulk quantities and pass the savings on to participating municipalities.”

The County budget is tentatively scheduled for adoption following the official public hearing on March 24 at the Headquarters Library in Manalapan.

Middle School South. But another organization, the Frances Foundation for Kids Fighting Cancer, has also been instrumental in helping out Team Nanie.

For more information about the Frances Foundation, visit francesfoundation.net.

Park System To Hold Camp, Swim Programs MONMOUTH COUNTY – From Tween Sewing to Youngster Hayseed Adventures, the park system offers numerous summer camps tailored to different ages and interests. Other camps include Star Wars Camp, Summertime Fun at the Fort, Summer Garden Camp, Engineering for Kids and Longhouse Legends and Lore.

Lear n more about these and other offerings in the park system’s Camp/ Swim edition of its program directory which lists all of its summer camps and swim lessons for children. This issue is currently available in most parks. The information will also be available online at monmouthcountyparks.com.

To register by phone with VISA, MasterCard or Discover, call 732-842-4000, ext. 1. To register online, visit monmouthcountyparks.com.

Registration can be done online or by mail at any time. Register by phone or in person at the Thompson Park Headquarters Building, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You may register your family members only.

For more infor mation, visit monmouthcountyparks.com or call the park system at 732-842-4000. For persons with hearing impairment, the TTY/TDD number is 711.

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Opinion

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Featured Letter Let’s Do Our Jobs Filling a vacancy on the Supreme Cou r t is the Constitutional duty of both the President – to put forth a nominee – and the Un ited St ates Senate – to consider, and accept or reject that nominee.

The American people understand that our obligation in this process is to advise and consent, not neglect and obst r uct.

And if Republicans employ such shameful

polit ical t act ics as they have threatened, they will make a mockery of this duty, creating undo harm to our country and our courts.

That is not leadership – it is partisanship – and the America n people u nderstand that too.

The way forward is simple. Let’s do our jobs.

U.S. Senator Bob Menendez New Jersey

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My wife and I just visited the WWII Veterans Memorial Park in Whiting and I must say that who ever designed this memorial did an outstanding job in honoring those that served in WWII. I don’t how visitors noticed, but we did, there isn’t any memorial honoring the women who served in WWII. Over the years I have met a number of women who have served, and like the men, they had buddies that were killed and injured.

Women played important roles during WWII, both at home and in uniform.

Women worked in defense plants and volunteered for war related organizations.

Nearly 350,000 women served in uniform. General Eisenhower felt he could not win the war without the aid of the women in uniform.

Women served and died, some were captured and were POWs. More than 1,600 nurses were decorated for bravery. In the Pacific Theater, 565 WACs won combat decorations.

We need to recognize the contribution that women played in WWII victory. We need a memorial at the park honoring all those women that served in WWII. Jerry Dolan Whiting

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Sometimes trying to reason with a liberal is like talking to a deer staring into

headlights. They just don’t comprehend danger. But, let’s try.

The economic crisis was not caused by greedy billionaires or Wall Street. It began with the government program in the Carter Administration and was super-charged in the Clinton Administration.

President Carter admirably promoted the HUD program building homes for those who could not afford them. What he failed to realize was that many of the recipients of those homes would not be able to afford the homes’ maintenance and upkeep. Much of the tax money ended up being wasted as many homes fell into disrepair.

Continuing with promoting the “American Dream” of home ownership, President Clinton, in 1999, repealed a 1933 law that kept risky loans from being coupled with those considered sound. He then pressured banks to relax their lending requirements so that those who had been considered unqualified could be approved for loans on homes the banks knew they could not afford to pay back. Clinton threatened the banks to make the loans or suffer government retaliation in the form of penalties.

The banks complied. In order to save themselves from sure destruction, the banks coupled loans they previously would not have approved with those that were more secure, and sold these as investment packages all over the world. Eventually,

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as the banks predicted, the bad loans went unpaid causing a worldwide crisis.

President Bush foresaw the problem and tried to modify the gover nment program several times, but was stymied by a Democrat Congress. So, when you hear that mind-numbing phrase “It’s Bush’s fault,” know that it is not; just as it is not the fault of greedy billionaires or Wall Street.

The crisis was caused by short-sighted politicians that ignored the advice of professionals and thought themselves to be economic or military geniuses. Vote wisely.

Joseph Semiraro Bayville

Thanks, Obama The letter “What Is The President’s Legacy?” printed February 20, 2016 could not have been more wrong.

The letter faults President Barack Obama with the divisiveness in Washington. It was Senator Mitch McConnell who stated at the beginning of President Barack Obama’s term that he was going to make him a one term president. The current Republican Party is well documented with removing any member who is willing to compromise on legislation. The presumed successor to John Boehner, Eric Cantor, was probably the biggest example of that viewpoint.

President Barack Obama came into office when the country was in chaos. The country was in the Great Recession, involved in two wars, millions of Americans had no healthcare and others were denied healthcare due to preexisting conditions. The debt was at ten trillion dollars from a surplus eight years prior, and it was on a projection to continue into the future.

Medicare was projected to be running a deficit by 2016.

If President Barack Obama violated the Constitution as the writer states, all anyone has to do is sue to the Su-

preme Court if necessary.

This is just idle talk with no basis in fact.

Our economy is so much stronger than most countries in the world, if not all, since President Barack Obama took office, and it is reflected in the strength of the U.S. Dollar against other currencies today.

President Barack Obama has t u r ned these problems around and has made “America Great Again.”

Janet Buonagura Brick

Origin Of Morals This is in response to the February 13 letter regarding the origin of moral values. The writer alleges that morality is based upon human experience, and not from a belief in God and the Bible. However, he is correct that moral values “blossomed in the human heart…before the advent of Christ.” But the question arises, where did they originally “blossom” from?

Why do we value the virtues of morality? Because they are part of God’s character. If someone doesn’t believe in God, why do they believe i n hu ma n rights? If you just feel that there should be human rights, then where do these non-physical feelings come from? Even evolutionists are at a loss to explain where the conscience and moral values came from.

You can deny God all you want, but your conscience is always bearing witness, and there is no escape from what is real—the God who is real. Denial offers only a brief postponement of the inevitable. With our God-given morality, we judge (and punish) those who do not abide by the virtues of our Creator, as God will do as well to those who rebel against His rules.

Opinions and belief don’t change reality, or make people “less moral”—they just make them accountable.

Charles Henke Brick

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Freeholder Forum Freeholder Thomas A. Arnone MONMOUTH COUNTY – Mother Nature may be playing tricks on us with the weather again – she’s bringing in extremely low temperatures, then teasing us with spring–like weather in the 60s. But there is no trickery here at the county, I made a promise last month that I would provide our residents with a much needed tax break and I am holding true

to the that statement, along with my fellow freeholders, by proposing an overall tax levy of $4.5 million. This is the first time, I believe, that freeholders have ever decreased taxes to the county residents.

We propose collecting $302.5 million from property taxes, down from $307 million just last year. At the end of 2015, Monmouth County completed the sale of its two care centers, which eliminated the yearly operating losses that the facilities have incurred for several years. The public

- by Freeholder Thomas A. Arnone

Arnone Addresses County Budget auction of the two facilities generated $32.4 million in revenue; approximately $18 million more than was projected.

With the profit from the sale of our nursing homes late last year, and by cutting costs we were able, we were able to reduce the county budget by $18.2 million. As I have said in the past, we made the extremely tough decision to sell the care centers last year to benefit not only residents of both facilities, but county employees as well. The residents should not have been forced

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to live in facilities that need capital improvements that we could not afford to do, and it certainly was not fair to our employees who took zero percent increases the last four years.

This budget reduces the tax impact on residents and businesses and returns the amount to be raised by taxation to the 2010 level.

Last month, I called for a roll back of last year’s 1.4 percent tax increase and we have achieved that. The budget plan continues the efforts of our Freeholder Board to reduce spending

while dealing with mandated costs that continue to rise.

We have accomplished this while holding steady with the amount collected through taxes and retaining our ‘AAA’ bond rating from all three major bond-rating agencies, a feat only 32 counties nationwide have achieved. The financial strength of the county allows municipalities, school board and other government agencies to borrow money through the Monmouth County Improvement Authority at the lowest possible interest rate.

County residents should also know that the County’s Shared Services program helps both the county and the towns reduce spending.

We can purchase commodities, like salt, in bulk quantities and pass the savings on to participating municipalities.

The county budget is tentatively scheduled for adoption following the official public hearing on March 24 at the Headquarters Library in Manalapan on Symmes Road at 7 p.m.

Thank you for your continued support and input.

Assemblyman David P. Rible 30th Legislative District

Bill Would Increase Penalties For Attacks On Sports Officials NEW JERSEY – Assemblyman Dave Rible will introduce legislation that would increase penalties against those who assault a sports official.

“We have seen far too often that youth sporting events can bring out the worst in people,” Rible said.

“Sports officials often find

themselves in the middle of these emotionally charged events and can face real threats from participants and spectators.”

Rible’s bill would upgrade an assault on a sports official to aggravated assault, which is punishable by up to 18 months in prison, a fine of up to $10,000, or both.

Currently, an assault on a sports official is a simple assault which is considered a disorderly persons offense.

If the victim suffered seriously bodily injury, the assault would be considered a crime of the third degree, which is punishable by three to five years in prison, a fine of up to $15,000, or both.

“Referees and other officials should be concerned with enforcing the rules and shouldn’t have to fear for their safety at any sporting event - especially at a contest involving children,” said Rible. “I am hopeful that toughening the penalties for assaulting officials will make people think

twice before they attack an official for simply doing their job.”

Under current law, it is a crime of the fourth degree to commit simple assault in the presence of a child under 16 years old at a school or community sponsored youth sports event. Assault on a person other than a

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sports official at a school or community sponsored youth sports event would continue to be a crime of the fourth degree.

From The Desk Of Senator Robert Menendez: NEW JERSEY – U.S. Senators Robert Menendez and Cor y Booker (both D-N.J.) and Congressman Bill Pascrell, J r. ( N. J.- 0 9) o u t l i n e d legislation they will introduce in both Houses of Congress to address N e w J e r s e y’s a n d t h e nation’s aging water in-

Senators Ask For Funding For Water Infrastructure Projects frastr ucture, while creating jobs and economic opportunity.

“Flint has taught us all that ignoring our aging water infrastructure has dire consequences,” said Sen. Menendez. “We’ve u n d e r-i nve s t e d i n o u r infrastr uct ure, cer tainly we’ve underinvested

i n wat e r syst e m s , a nd n ow we’r e p ay i n g t h e price. These systems are old and badly degraded.

Many of them are waiting to fail, and they need to b e f i xe d . We ca n’t sit back, do nothing and fail to address the public health dangers of an aging infrastructure.”

“The fact that we are jeopardizing the health of our children and families in communities like Flint due to lack of adequate investment in our nation’s crumbling water infrastructure is simply reprehensible,” said Sen. Booker. “This legislation is one step to help f i n a n c e c r it ic a l wa t e r infrastr ucture upgrades by fa ci l it at i ng pr ivat e

i nvest ment i n project s that will create jobs, spur e c o n o m i c g r ow t h a n d most importantly protect the health and safety of our communities.”

T he Sust ai nable Wat e r I n f r a st r uc t u r e Ac t would st i mulate billions of dollars in pr ivate -sector i nvest ment t o f u nd mu ch - ne e d e d , large-scale repairs and upg r a de s t o ou r wat e r

systems. The bill modifies the federal tax code to remove caps on t he issu a nces of gove r nment pr ivate activit y bonds (PABs) for water a nd wastewater projects. Cur rently, an nual volume cap exemptions ex i s t for PA B f i n a n c ing of airports, seaports and certain intercity rail projects.

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Howell Inferno Gives Back To The Community

–Photo courtesy Howell Inferno The seventh grade Howell Inferno teammates stand before the hospital’s sign during their day of volunteering.

HOWELL – Howell Inferno, the seventh grade boys AAU basketball team, spent February 28 at K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital at Jersey Shore University Hospital, Neptune. The team donated coloring books and crayons to the Children’s Hospital, as well as providing current patients with mini basketballs and lollipops. The boys spent time doing a craft and cheering up children who ranged in age from 4 to 17 years.

Previously, the boys went to Bartley Healthcare Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Jackson, where the team spent time with the residents. They talked about their passion for basketball, how they got started, their positions on the team and showed some dribbling techniques and

plays. One woman reminisced about how she played basketball when she was young and coached a high school girls’ team. The boys then played catch with the residents and helped with bingo.

Howell Inferno’s mission is to play competitive basketball while setting up a foundation of good character for their young players. There is no greater reward then giving of your time to make someone else’s life better or at least a little easier.

Howell Inferno consists of two teams: Aidan Greenfeder, Antonio Willis, Brian Silva, Bryan Potter, Greg Trotte, Jacob Davis, Mike Randazzo, Nick Cerulli, Sean Amato, Chris Gianelos, Jacob Rattien, Joe Coakley, Kyle Rosenberg, Matt Pickett, Michael Brown and Michael Nolan.

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‘My County’ Poster Contest Open To Fourth Graders MONMOUTH COUNTY – Spring is the season when New Jersey’s fourth graders study the State of New Jersey as part of their social studies curriculum.

Monmouth County’s Constitutional Officers – Surrogate Rosemarie D. Peters, County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon and County Sheriff Shaun Golden – are inviting Monmouth County’s fourth graders to help showcase what they like best about Monmouth County by having the students create posters that fit the theme “My County.”

“The design and content of a poster is up to a fourth grader’s imagination,” Peters said. “The artwork can depict something special and unique to Monmouth County including county government. I look forward to seeing some of Monmouth County’s best features depicted in this youthful perspective.”

Rules for the contest are straightforward: posters must be on standard 22 inch by 28 inch poster board, the words “Monmouth County” must appear at the top of the poster in 4-inch letters with black marker and 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.

“The best part of this poster contest is that our local fourth graders can gain an understanding

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of what county government does each and every day,” Hanlon said.

“The county is responsible for public safety, road maintenance, jails, mortgages and deed recording, voting procedures, protection of the rights of minors, parks, libraries and much more,” Golden said. “Our county winners always impress us with their knowledge of the county and their ability to relay their thoughts artistically.”

Posters must be mailed or delivered to the Monmouth County Surrogate’s Office no later than April 22 at 1 East Main St., Freehold, NJ 07728.

Invitations to participate in the contest have been sent to all Monmouth County school principals.

Prizes will be awarded for the first, second and third place winners. Nine honorable mention posters will also be selected. Each of the winning posters will be displayed for a period of one month in in a county administration building.

All posters become the property of the Constitutional Officers Association and the County of Monmouth. Submission of a poster grants the Constitutional Officers Association permission to display a poster in public places.

For details about the poster contest, log onto visitmonmouth.com or contact the Surrogate’s Office at 732-431-7330, ext. 7331.

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Greenleaf Plaza Reconfigures Parking Plan

By Catherine Galioto HOWELL – Plans for Greenleaf Plaza include a reconfigured parking plan, decreasing the total number of parking spaces by 48 spots for a total 356 parking spots.

The applicant came before the township planning board to describe the changes. Mainly the head-on parking directly in front of some of the stores has been removed.

Greenleaf Plaza, on Route 9 north, is already taking shape with the construction of the XScape movie theater, and the BJ’s. The site also has several retail buildings planned, with tenants such as LA Fitness and Sleepy’s possible.

In front of the building for LA Fitness and another retail building, head-on parking has been eliminated. A 30-foot wide circulation aisle is in front of those buildings, with the parking area buffered by landscaped islands, said the applicant at the February 29 planning

board meeting.

That area would also have 8 foot wide crosswalks similar to the crosswalk at BJ’s.

This configuration eliminates the need for vehicles to back out into the main drive aisle of the lot, but it also meant fewer parking spaces in the lot.

In the plans, what’s known as parking lots 70 and 71 on the German club property, went from 404 spots to 356 parking spots. The applicant said the decreased number still meets the minimum amount of parking required for the building.

The planning board heard the site plan testimony on how larger delivery trucks would turn and exit the plaza onto Lanes Mill, and updated testimony on signage at the plaza.

The board ultimately approved the amended major site plan after receiving no comments from the public.

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MONMOUTH COUNTY – Monmouth County has scheduled a dozen 2016 Paper Shredding events in local communities so that Monmouth County residents have opportunities to get rid of old documents and confidential files safely.

“We are happy to offer these events for responsible paper disposal which will help residents reduce the risk of identity theft,” said Freeholder Deputy Director Serena DiMaso.

“The county continues to be proactive in removing recyclables from our waste stream and we encourage residents to do their part by making use of these events and all other county services for proper waste disposal.”

All shredding events will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. as follows: April 2 at the Howell Township Public Works, 278 Old Tavern Rd. April 24 at the Manasquan, Fourth Avenue Parking Lot. They will accept FoodBank donations.

May 1 at the Wagner Farm Park parking lot, 4 Baird Rd., Millstone.

June 12 at the Marlboro Municipal Complex, 1979 Township Dr. June 18 at the Neptune Township Department of Public Works, 2201 Heck Ave. June 25 at the Keyport Fireman’s Park, West Front Street.

July 10 at the Middletown High School North, 59 Tindall Rd. August 6 at the Spring Lake Heights Elementary School, 1110 Highway 71.

August 13 at the Long Branch High School, 404 Indiana Ave. September 17 at the Freehold Township Municipal Building, One Municipal Plaza.

October 1 at the Colts Neck Municipal Com-

plex, 124 Cedar Ave. December 3 at the Belmar Public Works, 805 13th Ave. “Monmouth County has partnered with the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties to host a food drive for the entire month of April,” said Freeholder John P. Curley. “If you are planning to attend the April 24 paper shredding event in Manasquan, please consider bringing a non-perishable food donation.”

County residents may bring up to 100 lbs. to be shredded. The shredding event will stop once the shredding truck is full. All papers will be shredded on location in the mobile truck.

Documents should be free of large binder clips; staples and paper clips may be left on documents.

This is a project of the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders and 2016 partner municipalities of Belmar, Colts Neck, Freehold Township, Howell, Keyport, Long Branch, Manasquan, Marlboro, Middletown, Millstone, Neptune and Spring Lake Heights.

Information about these paper shredding events, recycling and removing other items from the county’s waste stream may be obtained from the county’s website at visitmonmouth.com or by calling 732-683-8686, ext. 6721.

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HOWELL – Stop by Jersey Mikes in Howell any Wednesday in March and 20 percent of your bill will be donated to the Howell PAL. No flyer needed just mention you are there for PAL. Make sure to go the last Wednesday in March where 100 percent of the proceeds will be donated back to Howell PAL.

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Batman, Superman Coming To FirstEnergy Park LAKEWOOD – The BlueClaws and West Virginia Power are teaming up to welcome Superman and Batman to FirstEnergy Park on May 15. The two teams will each wear special jerseys - the BlueClaws will wear Superman jerseys and the Power will wear Batman jerseys - during their game that day while the characters will be at the game for

an appearance.

The day’s festivities are presented by Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey.

This game marks the first time the BlueClaws have partnered with the visiting team for dueling theme-jerseys in a game at FirstEnergy Park.

The two characters, Superman and Batman,

will be available on the concourse for pictures with fans beginning at 1:05 p.m., just after the game’s first pitch.

In addition, the BlueClaws will have 1,000 superhero capes for fans ages 18 and under.

There will be 500 Batman-style capes and 500 Superman-style capes. Fans can “vote” by picking their favorite cape as they enter

the ballpark.

Beginning at 11:30 a.m. that morning, Batman and Superman will be upstairs for a VIP meetand-greet with BlueClaws fans. The special VIP event will take place in the BlueClaws Executive Conference Center and include: ticket to the game, picture (which will be printed for you) with both characters (one photo per child), guaranteed cape giveaway (choice of Superman or Batman cape), high-five tunnel on the field with characters before the game, activities and light refreshments in the pregame meet-and-greet and early entrance to the ballpark. Space is extremely limited. Tickets for the VIP Meet-and-Greet must be reserved in advance by visiting blueclaws.com. The tickets are $20 per person.

The teams will renew their rivalry - wearing the Superman and Batman jerseys - later in the season in West Virginia.

The BlueClaws are the Jersey Shore’s top stop for affordable, family entertainment. They have led the South Atlantic League and New Jersey in attendance in all 15 years of existence.

Ticket packages and group outings are currently on sale by calling 732-901-7000 option 3 or online at BlueClaws.com.

County Seeking Employers For Job Fair

MONMOUTH COUNTY – Monmouth County will again offer employers and jobseekers the opportunity to connect at the Monmouth County Spring Job Fair scheduled for April 1 at Brookdale Community College.

“Employers who have current job openings are invited to participate in Monmouth County’s Spring Job Fair,” said Freeholder Deputy Director Serena DiMaso, liaison to the Monmouth County Division of Workforce Development. “This will improve the probability that jobseekers will find employment by attending.”

This Monmouth County Job Fair attracts job seekers with all levels of skills and experience.

The event is free for employers to reserve a table and for jobseekers to attend.

Employers interested in participating are asked to contact Larry Sternbach at 732-6838850 ext. 3711 or email lawrence.sternbach@ dol.state.nj.us. Again, there is no cost for employers to reserve a table.

The 2016 Monmouth County Job Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 1 at the Collins Arena at Brookdale Community College, 765 Newman Springs Rd., Lincroft.

The county’s Spring Job Fair promises to be one of the biggest job fairs in the area with more than 140 employers and an estimated 1,000 job seekers from all over Central New Jersey expected to attend. You are sure to find candidates with all levels of skills and experience to meet your needs.

The 2016 Monmouth County Spring Job Fair is a partnership of the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders, Monmouth County Workforce Development Board, Monmouth County Division of Workforce Development, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Monmouth-Ocean Development Council and Brookdale Community College.

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Here’s To Your Health SPORTS INJURY

Dear Pharmacist

Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Natural Alternatives To Antibiotics

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Some of you take several antibiotics each and every day, while some of you avoid them like the plague. The pros of a traditional antibiotic is that you can keep your infection from achieving full-blown status, or as some experts suggest, you chase the bugs into biofilms where they can’t be killed but your symptoms go away.

Organisms that go into biofilm are going into ‘submission’ for lack of a better word and they’ll do that sometimes in the presence of an antibiotic.

Traditional antibiotics can cure pneumonia, or life-threatening infections from the deadly “kissing bug,” or hair ties. Yes, hair ties. Google Audree Kopp, she almost died from sepsis from her hair tie. Point is, drugs are sometimes handy.

But I’m not convinced of their safety for longterm or less serious infections. They change who you are. When you take an antibiotic, you destroy your gut flora, which has an impact on your personality. That’s why you need probiotics. Plus probiotics impact your digestion, your mood and ability to fight cancer and infection.

A disadvantage of antibiotics is that you become resistant to them quickly. What will you do when they stop working? Think this out with me, penicillin is just penicillin. It’s easy for a germ to outsmart one ingredient. With something like garlic, there are at least 35 known active constituents making it super hard for a bug to get around and become a “superbug.” Capiche?

I’m a pharmacist, trust me on this. My antibiotics are simple substances. Pathogenic organisms have been around the Earth for eons, and they are much smarter. They can outsmart the drugs because unlike herbs, pharmaceuticals don’t have hundreds of biologically active constituents. Scientific research is never going to agree with me or other natural healers like the scantily dressed “medicine” man, licensed naturopaths/

chiropractors or even grandmothers so don’t wait for an FDA stamp, but to me it’s almost like “Duh?!”

Today’s article is to offer some herbal alternatives in case you need to kill ‘something’ in you without killing yourself.

Please discuss all changes to your health regimen with your doctor, since I am not one: Brazilian Propolis – With the help of bees, this popular tree resin packs a punch. It can be taken by mouth, or directly applied to wounds. It may help with colds, flu or sore throats. This is an all-around immunity aid, and a brand new study found that it could help with organisms found in dental biofilms (S. mutans) which contribute to cracked teeth.

Cat’s Claw – A strong antimicrobial and antiviral which is often used in Lyme, and sometimes HIV as an adjunctive remedy. Anyone could use it for a general infection. It has some anti-cancer affect, and it reduces TNF alpha (an inflammatory cytokine). Useful for Crohn’s as well.

Colloidal Silver – Everyone’s favorite, this may be useful for staph in the nose. Studies have shown that topical colloidal silver solution has effective antibiofilm activity against Staphylococcus aureus, and tons of other organisms.

Oregano – It’s a strong anti-fungal and may be useful for Candida, as well as parasites. Some people dilute it with a little coconut oil and apply it to the skin (not on broken skin though), where there is signs of fungal infection. The carvacrol component of wild oregano oil has activity against MRSA and C. difficile.

Teasel Root – May inhibit growth of Borrelia burgdorferi (Lyme). It can extract bacteria from muscle tissue where antibiotics have a hard time penetrating.

(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) ©2016 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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(15) Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n)

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Help Wanted Driver Per Diem - Bartley Healthcare an LTC in Ocean County seeks a driver who possesses a CDL License with clean MVR. Must be available on Sundays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and fill in during week as needed.

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Easter Bunny: The breakfast will be held at Saint Monica Church, 679 West Veterans Highway in Jackson.

March 19 at 10 a.m. – Lakewood Egg Hunt: Lakewood Township’s Recreation Department is hosting the annual egg hunt at the John F. Patrick Sports Complex. Open to children ages 3 to 10 years. Rain date is March 20 at 2 p.m.

March 19 at 1 p.m. – Berkeley’s Easter Egg Hunt: Mayor Carmen Amato and Berkeley Township Recreation are holding this event at Veterans Park, by the stage. The categories are: Special needs, 3 and under, 4 and 5, 6 and 7 and 8 and up. Bring a bag for the eggs. There are prizes in each category.

This event will be rain or shine.

March 19 from 1 to 4 p.m. – Howell’s Easter in the Park: This event will be held at Oak Glen Park, located off Preventorium and Old Tavern Road. The rain date is March 20.Egg hunt times are as follows: children 5 and under – 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., children 6 to 7 - 2:30 p.m., children 8 to 9 – 3 p.m., children 10 to 12 - 3:30 p.m.

More than egg hunts are available. There

will also be food, arts and crafts, music, a petting zoo, games and face painting.

March 20 at 9 a.m. – Brick PAL Breakfast with the Easter Bunny: The event will be held at 60 Drum Point Road. Tickets cost $8 for adults and $5 for kids ages 2 to 12. Tickets are available at brickpal.ticketleap.com.

March 20 at 10 a.m. ‑‑ Manchester Egg Hunt: The fun begins at 10 a.m. at Pine Lake, rain or shine. The event is for children ages 2 to 10. Pre-registration is required.

Call the Department of Recreation at 732657-8121, ext. 5101 or 5102. You must be registered by March 14. There is a 250 children maximum.

March 20 at 1 p.m. – Pine Beach Egg Hunt: The Pine Beach Egg Hunt will at be Vista Park. The rain date is March 26 at 1 p.m.

March 20 at 1 p.m. – Seaside Heights’ Palm Sunday Egg Hunts: The boardwalk and the beach in Seaside Heights will have a 15,000 pastel egg hunt. Children ages 0 to 2 should report to Hancock Avenue. Children ages 3 to 4 should report to Blaine Avenue. Children ages 5 to 6 should report to Sumner Avenue. Children ages 7 to 8 should report to Hamilton Avenue.

Children ages 9 to 10 should report to Lincoln Avenue. Special needs should meet at

Kearney Avenue.

March 20 at 1 p.m. – Jenkinson’s Boardwalk Egg Hunt, Point Pleasant Beach. Rain or shine at 1 p.m. sharp. Meet up according to age groups: 0-4 years, in front of Jenkinson’s Aquarium; 5-6 and 7-8 years, in front of Frank’s Fun Center; 9-10 years, in front of Jenkinson’s Amusement Park. No shovels or digging utensils. Limit 3 eggs per child.

March 20 at 1 and 2 p.m. – Waretown Easter Egg Hunt: The Township of Ocean Recreation will hold its Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Waretown Lake. Children ages 6 and younger are asked to meet at the lake by 12:45 p.m. The hunt begins at 1 p.m.

Children ages 7 to 12 are asked to arrive a 2 p.m. The hunt begins at 2:15 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided to all children, free of charge.

March 20 at 3 p.m. – Easter Cantata: “The Power of the Cross” will be presented by the choirs of the Forked River Presbyterian Church, 131 North Main St. The combined Hand Bells and Chancel Choir along with the Teen Bells, Brass Ensemble and Piano and Organ duets will present the Cantata.

A reception will follow in Fellowship Hall.

Admission is free. A good will offering

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March 26 at 10 a.m. – Where Angels Play Foundation’s Easter Egg Hunt: Where Angels Play Foundation and Long Beach Township PBA paired together to hold this egg hunt at Lauren Rousseau’s Playground, 6800 Long Beach Boulevard. Bring your own basket. Free entry.

March 26 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – The Historic Village at Allaire’s annual Easter Egg Hunt features more than 10,000 eggs.

Hunts divided into age groups: 0-2, with an assisting adult; 3-4; 5-7; 8-10; 11-12; and special needs, with an assisting adult.

A hunt takes place every 15 minutes and hunts are continuous throughout the day from noon to 4 p.m. Pre-registration is highly recommended; all members of your party must have tickets, not only the children participating in the hunt. Tickets are $6; children under 3 years old are free. Tickets are available over the phone at 732-919-3500 or at allairevillage.org.

Registration and pre-registration check in takes place in the Visitor Center beginning at 11 a.m. Egg hunt times are assigned upon arrival. Event includes bonnet parade, Easter bunny visits, living history demonstrations and more.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast By Jeraldine Saunders ARIES (March 21-April 19): Cooperation is the operative word. Give in with good grace as this week unfolds. The ball is in the other person’s court at work. You must let the other person take the lead if you take a turn on the dance floor of love.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Negotiations stride forward with giant steps. If you are a real team player and make fairness a priority you can strike a deal that pleases all the people all the time.

You may be inspired to adopt new goals this week.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Steer clear of power struggles in the early part of the week.

Those in charge could be in the mood to throw some weight around and you don’t want to be in the way when it lands. Avoid starting new projects.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Learn to be wise. Read and study. Your week will unwind flawlessly if you put your trust in others and refuse to bow to outside pressures. Pay close attention to human moods and business will take care of itself.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Fill up your bank account the old fashioned way. Your wisdom about financial matters will keep you from falling into bad habits. In the week ahead a partner will prove to be entirely trustworthy and dispel your doubts.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You have a decided advantage in the week ahead. Although a financial matter could cause concern, you will find creative solutions at your fingertips. Your ability to compromise will put you at the head of the pack.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Industry and initiative can pay off. Cash might not grow on trees but that doesn’t mean you can’t pick some up that

is right under your feet. Avoid confrontations early in the week when touchy feelings may be in play.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Investigate before you invest. Finances can end up on a roller coaster ride if you dip into the piggy bank early in the week. Be big hearted and overlook disapproval from partners as a turnaround is just around the corner.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In the week ahead you may be bombarded by conflicting viewpoints. Wait until the dust settles to make a major decision. Just because one responsibility is erased doesn’t mean you should immediately take on another one.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Just because you have the advantage of a better education or financial resources doesn’t mean you should take advantage of others. Tap into inner wisdom to protect you from making poor business decisions this week.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Minor moodiness may mar the beginning of the week.

Be on your best behavior and don’t step on other people’s toes just to have your way. Passing squabbles subside quickly but could block your attempts at financial gain.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Focus on love and affection rather than money in the week ahead. Your business judgment could be off kilter, but people will trust your ideas anyway. Do yourself a favor and don’t offer financial advice to any friends. (c) 2016 TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.

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Additionally what I am finding out is that many of these schools are located on the West Coast. Any suggestions?

Answer: Every child in New Jersey is entitled to an education. There are therapeutic schools throughout the entire country. Some of the schools can cost $100,000 including room and board.

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