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–Photo courtesy Howell High School girls track and field team The Howell High School girls track and field team poses with its trophy after winning the Hudson County Track Coaches Association Relays at Kearny High School. By Chris Christopher The Howell High School girls track and field team is off to a fast start. The Rebels won their first three relay meets of the season, capturing their divisions of the Rebel Relays and the Husky Relays and the overall championship of the Hudson County Track Coaches Association Relays. Howell hosted the Rebel Relays and won the Large School Division, which consisted of Group III and Group IV
schools, with 90 points. Senior Stephanie Bock and junior Danielle Messina won the discus. Bock teamed with sophomore Christinah Akinsani to capture the shot put. Juniors Rachael Kern, Liz Smith and Liz Capestro won the javelin. Teaming for first place in the sprint medley were junior Erin Cannon, seniors Tyler Hayes and Jessica Moreland and junior Niamh Hayes in 4:33.0. Capestro, senior Kelly Garretson, Bock and Kern won the thrower’s 4x100-meter
relay in 1:01. “It was a team effort,” said Kevin Dee, the Rebels’ third-year coach. “Everyone did the job. Everyone came to run, jump and throw. It was a great first meet of the season in nasty weather. I was pretty much surprised when we won it. We have a lot of young kids who had never competed in track and field and they did a good job.” Dee said the meet began in 2003. He (Track - See Page 4)
Sculptor Attempts World’s Tallest Sand Castle
By Jennifer Peacock What’s 60 feet tall and can help build a house? A sand castle. At least that’s what world-renowned sculptor Ed Jarrett and Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity hope (NOHFH). Jarrett and representatives from NOHFH joined with Laurita Winery’s Ray Shea and Randy Johnson to break ground on the “world’s tallest sand castle” at Laurita
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West (Laurita Inn) April 20. The money raised will go to build a single mom and her two children a home on a donated lot in Toms River. The project has been dubbed “Hands v. Machines.” Although Guinness World Records has opened up the category to both hand and machine sculpting, Jarrett plans to build his newest creation using all the hands he can get. He is a four-time world record
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holder for tallest sand castle. “My reputation has always been based on ‘by hand,’ and Guinness World Records after [Hurricane] Sandy changed the rules to allow machines. I’ve been doing this for 12 years,” Jarrett said. “I hold four world records by hand. So we’re going back to the hand, and we actually picked up with Habitat for Humanity and we’re going to (Sand Castle - See Page 16)
By Jennifer Peacock HOWELL – A familiar and long-missed face finally returned. Councilwoman Pauline Smith was back on the dais April 18 after a long absence due to illness. Councilwoman “I would like to welPauline Smith come back Mrs. Smith,” Mayor William Gotto said. “It’s been a long time coming.” He had to pause for a round of applause from Council and the audience. “It would have been easy for somebody who went through what you went through to just say, ‘You know, my time has come and gone, and I’m moving on,’ but you didn’t, because that’s the type of testament to how much you care about this town and the job you were sworn to do. It is a pleasure to have you back. I think we all missed a little something up here, good or bad. It’s a pleasure to have you back,” said the mayor. Smith took several minutes during Council comments to address her absence. “I want to thank everybody, from the EMTs who saved me one more time, there in the blink of an eye and got me safely to the hospital,” Smith said. Her experience started with a viral infection Christmas week that showed no symptoms save extreme fatigue, she said. She was out from Council meetings since January. “I could have died,” Smith said. “I just collapsed one morning and it was off to the hospital and they pulled me back from the brink again.” She spent two months in rehab just to be able to move. She’s moving very well now, she said. “I’d like to assure everybody out there I did the best I could at doing my job even though I wasn’t at meetings. I was in constant touch with our professionals, with my fellow Council people, with the Mayor on issues, the budget, and whatever else came up,” Smith said. “I didn’t get a vote but I got
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noted Howell won its division for the fourth time. “It’s nice to win your own meet,” he said. “I began it with Bill Bruno (the former Howell athletics director who is now an NJSIAA administrator). It’s nice to win your own meet. It’s pretty cool.” The Rebels came out on top at the Husky Relays at Matawan with 114 points in Division II. Howell sped to first place in the distance medley in 13:06. Competing were sophomore Lindsey Marzo, Cannon, sophomore Deana Lucas and Niamh Hayes. Pooling their talents to win the 4x400 in 4:25.5 were seniors Lanna Baker and Meg Barreto (who will attend Caldwell University on a partial track and field scholarship), Cannon and Lucas. Baker will compete for Bloomfield College. Senior Zoey Sloane and sophomore Alexis Serido won the high jump at 9-2. Bock (38-7 1/2) and senior Katie Wojciech-
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my two cents in.” The Council adopted its budget back in March. Smith said she’s well and strong now, and plans on continuing out her term. She thanked everyone for the cards,
owski (32-0) snared top honors in the shot put at 71-5. Bock (118-0) and Messina (83-1) teamed for a 201-1 to winn the discus. “We had team balance,” Dee said. “We were missing a lot of athletes because of college visits. Some of the young kids stepped up like Cannon. Some of our girls competed in events for the first time and they did a real good job. Our distance and weights performers are our most consistent athletes day in and day out. The jumpers are starting to jell. Jumping is hard. It looks easy when you are watching, but they come down to a lot of technique and and a lot of repetition.” Howell continued its success story at the Hudson County meet, winning with 107 points. Tyler Hayes (33-0) and junior Janessa Ternosky (31-6) won the triple jump at 64-6. Juniors Jadamarie Covington (50) and Natalie Coli (4-4) won the high jump at 9-4. Bock (38-2) and Messina (32-10) combined for 71-0 for first place in the shot put. Taking the discus at 215-0 were
wishes, and prayers during her illness and recovery. “It takes all that to get through,” Smith said. “I’m fine now and it’s great to be back.” Smith has served Howell Township in the community or as an elected official for 30 years. She was on Council in the mid-90s and elected again to serve in 2009.
Bock (114-6) and Akinsanmi (100-6). Kern (130-11) and junior Caroline Osborne (84-6) won the javelin. Marzo, Cannon, Lucas and Niamh Hayes won the distance medley in 13:02. “Everyone was back together for this meet,” Dee said. “We have some girls who are involved in additional activities, but we had the whole team for this meet. We had the team that we had on paper when we began the season for that matter.” Look for big things from Niamh Hayes, who won the South Jersey Group IV title in the 3,200 during the winter. “She would have had a great indoor season, but she got sick,” Dee said. “She could not complete the season because of the f lu. She is going to make some noise this spring. She takes care of her body and her dad coached her at the middle school level when she was growing up. When she came here, there was not that much to fix. She has talent. She just needs some tweaking. We just have to keep her healthy.”
Dee said he enjoys coaching the team. “The kids just like each other,” said Dee, assisted by William McBain (distance runners), Joe Mirault (weights) and Jon Moore (jumpers). “It is a family. It is pretty cool. The girls have bought in. Some girls run three events in one meet and there is not much recovery time. They don’t complain. They just roll. When we need them, they step up.” Howell has won the Shore Conference Class A North title two straight years. It won two of its first three dual meets this year. “The girls help each other out,” Dee said. “They all want to work hard.” A Howell special education teacher, Dee said he enjoys working under the direction of principal Jeremy Braverman. “My teaching job is like a hobby,” said Dean, 54. “I think I will teach and coach until I am 70–as long as I can make the stairs and get to class. Mr. Braverman has bought into, ‘We are Howell.’ He shows up at our meets and is not fake. He is the best principal I have had.”
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Featured Letter Light It Up Blue Autism continues to be a growing problem in Ocean County, the State of New Jersey and the entire nation. A report just issued by the Center for Disease Control found t h a t Ne w Je r s e y’s autism rate in children has jumped 12 percent. Autism now impacts one in every 41 children born in the state. To call at tent ion to autism, I recently asked our county employees and fellow elected off icials to wear blue as part of the nationwide “Autism Speaks: Light It Up Blue” campaign. But simply calling attention to the problem is not enough. I join with our Congressional delegation in calling for more and better screenings of young children as well as early intervention for those chil-
dren diagnosed with autism. As a lifelong educator, I have seen the difference early inter vention can make. However, a new problem is also emerging. A growing number of senior citizens are caring for their autistic adult children. What happens when these seniors are gone? As chair man of Sen ior Ser vices for Ocea n Cou nt y, I’m calli ng on ou r leaders from all levels of government to join forces and find a solution to this growing problem. Pa rents enjoy i ng t hei r golde n yea r s should not have to worry about who will care for their sons and daughters. The time to act is now. Together we can find a solution. Joseph H. Vicari Freeholder
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Earth Day Shows State’s Success It is hard to believe that 46 years have passed since the first Earth Day, April 22, 1970. That event marked the beginning of the modern environmental movement. It also was the launch of what has to be the most succe ssf u l g r a ss-root s movement in history. Never before, and never since, has one day so galvanized the public and moved governments at every level, to action. Earth Day also marks the 46th anniversary of the establishment of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Created by Governor William T. Cahill, New Jersey was just the third state in the country to form a department whose sole mission was to protect, restore, and preserve the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the land on which we live. In the nearly five decades since, under both Republican and Democratic leadership, New Jersey has made enormous progress in undoing the environmental injuries of our state’s past and creating an environment in which our state and our people can thrive. And we have done so while also preserving the prosperity of our state. There are some who think the success of New Jersey’s environmental protection efforts is best measured by how much money we have collected in fines, how many new regulations we have written, and how
Letters To The Editor many employees we have on DEP’s payroll. I do not agree. I believe the best way to measure our progress is by looking at the condition of our air, our water, our land, and our wildlife. These are the best measures of our progress and across the board, they prove that New Jersey’s environment is in much better shape than it was 46 years ago, and that the health of our environment continues to improve from one Earth Day anniversary to the next. Today, New Jersey has some of the lowest carbon dioxide emissions in the country. Air pollutants such as nitrogen oxides, carbon dioxide, and particulate matter are at their lowest levels in decades. Emissions from our own power plants are lower in New Jersey than they are in 45 other states. The acidity of rainfall in New Jersey has almost returned to natural levels and ground level ozone has also declined considerably. New Jersey’s water is significantly cleaner than it was 46 years ago. Ninet y-eight percent of our community water systems are in compliance with all chemical and radiological standards and we continue to identify and regulate contaminants of emerging concern to ensure public health. New Jersey’s coastal waters have rebounded from the damage done to them in decades past. Last summer, New Jersey’s beaches were open 99.9 percent of the time. And far
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more of our lakes, rivers, and streams are fishable and swimmable than they were in 1970. Our state’s land and natural and historic resources are also better protected than ever before. Today, more than 1.5 million acres of New Jersey’s land is permanently protected as open space or farmland. That’s fully 33 percent of our state’s total land area and growing. We have also cleaned up tens of thousands of contaminated sites and are now cleaning up such sites at a faster pace than ever before. In the past six years alone, more than 13,000 contaminated sites have been cleaned up and returned to beneficial use. The effect of these successes is ref lected in the health of New Jersey’s wildlife. Forty-six years ago such birds as wood ducks, falcons, ospreys and egrets were in a steep decline. Today, all of these birds, and many others, have rebounded and their populations are growing. In 1970, about the only place you could see a Bald Eagle in New Jersey was on the back of a quarter or a dollar bill. Today, New Jersey is home to nearly 150 nesting pairs of Bald Eagles, scattered across the entire state, and that number is growing every year. And where once animals such as black bears, coyotes, and red foxes were only rarely, if ever, seen in New Jersey, today they are as familiar as squirrels in most parts of our state. Of course, even with all this progress our work is not yet done, and it never will be completed. But on this Earth Day, we have much to be proud of in New Jersey. The progress we have made - and the commitment we share to continue that progress - ensures that we are leaving our state’s environment in much better shape than we found it. And that’s worth celebrating. Commissioner Bob Martin NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection
Restore YES to Comcast Opening Day should be a time of celebration for baseball fans everywhere, but Comcast continues to deny close to a million of its subscribers access to New York Yankees telecasts on the YES Network. Comcast should restore YES to its lineup and honor the deal to which it agreed last season so that YES’ Yankees telecasts, among the most popular sports programming in the U.S., are available to all Comcast viewers in the Tri-State area. Eric Handler YES Network Spokesperson
Cruz Is Not “Natural Born” Constitutional conservatives who support Ted Cruz for the U.S. Presidency may be making a big mistake that will blow up in their faces. Based on the text and original meaning of the words “natural born” in the U.S. Constitution, Senator Cruz cannot constitutionally be elected as the U.S. President. “Natural born,” according to the “Law of Nations” by Emer de Vattel, means that you are born on the land of the United States of America. Senator Cruz was born in Canada of an American citizen and therefore is only a citizen, but not “natural born.” Benjamin Franklin, a constitutional convention delegate, in a letter written during the U.S. Constitutional Convention indicated that Vattel’s “Law of Nations” was used as the manual for legal terminology at the convention. This constitutional requirement is included in Article II, Section 1, Clause 5 of the U.S. Constitution: “No person except a natural born citizen shall be eligible to the office of President.” This “natural born” restriction was and is intended to protect our nation from foreign (Letter - See Page 16)
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Made In Monmouth Has Another Successful Year
Freeholder Thomas A. Arnone MONMOUTH COUNTY – You would not believe some of the items that are made right here i n Mon mout h C ou nt y. Fr o m c of f e e t o w i n e , d r y aged beef snacks to handcraf ted wooden pens, homemade nat ural soaps to cosmetics, a nd much more. A re cord number of vendors and visitors participated in Mon mouth Count y’s fifth Made in Monmouth
(MIM) expo on April 9 at Monmouth Universit y. Approxi mately 240 county-based companies displayed their goods or services with more than 5,0 0 0 people sampli ng and purchasing. Thank you to all the vendors based in Monmouth Cou nt y, who displayed quality products and services they provide in this area. After f ive events, the Made in Monmouth program is still growing and is a huge success. This year, there were 50 percent more merchants than last year. Everyone, whether they were buying or selling, enjoyed the day. Companies had a unique opportunity to
market what they provide and I am glad they see the value in our Made in Monmouth expo. This event is a chance to promote our local economy, which gives businesses the incentive to keep expanding and creating jobs. Made in Monmouth is a perfect setting that builds awareness of t he excel le nt product s offered by companies in this county. If you are i nterested in shopping locally, be s u r e t o d ow n l o a d t h e M I M d i r e c t or y, a s a l l of the vendors are liste d along w it h product descriptions, photos and contact information. The directory can be found at
Capitol Comments N EW J ERSEY – Assemblyman Dave Rible has int roduced legislation designed to provide add it ional benef its for families whose loved one made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. “Gold Star families have already suffered the unthinkable tragedy of having their loved one fight fo r t h e i r c o u n t r y a n d sadly not return home,” Assemblyman Rible said.
public employment in the civil service, tuition-free credits at any public inst it ut ion of h ig her educat ion i n New Jer sey and admittance into vete r a n s’ nu r si ng home s. While these benefits are p r e s e nt ly av a i l a ble t o the spouses, parents or children of members of the military who died in service, Rible’s legislation would extend these b e n ef it s t o a b r o t h e r,
our children,” Assemblyman Rible said. “Parents are putting their trust in school officials and law enforcement to protect their children and this will help ensure we are providing our children with a safe learning environment.” Rible’s legislation (A-191) requires school buildings to be equipped with an emergency light and panic alarm that is linked to local
law enforcement to be used in situations including, but not limited to, a non-fire evacuation, lockdown or active shooter situation. “This legislation adds another layer of protection to keep our students safe while they’re in school,” Assemblyman Rible said. “The sooner police officers are alerted of an emergency, the sooner they can act to prevent a tragedy.”
project taking place in the coastal communities of Bradley Beach, Avon, Belmar, Spring Lake and Sea Girt. On April 18, the project to resurface the 5.8 mile stretch of Ocean Avenue, f rom Bradley Beach to Sea Gir t, off icially bega n. I mprov i ng Ocea n Av e n u e i s c r i t i c a l t o these coastal towns and I am pleased with the way t he mu n icipalit ies a nd the county have worked together to prepare for this project, keeping it on track to be completed before Memorial weekend (weather pending). E a ch mu n icipal it y d id a g reat job completing t he i n f r a st r uct u re i m-
p r ove m e nt s n e e d e d t o reach the point where the county’s contractor can resurface the road. The resurfacing project i ncluded m illi ng, repaving and restriping of O c e a n Ave n u e a n d c on s t r u c t i ng sid ewa l k curb ramps. All five of the coastal communities have completed local infrastr ucture improvements and repairs in adv a n c e of t h e c o u nt y’s repaving project. The project’s contractor w a s t h e S t avol a C o n tracting Company based in Tinton Falls. Please make sure to visit our parks and beaches as the weather continues to get nicer.
Assemblyman David P. Rible 30th Legislative District
Bill Extends Benefits To Gold Star Families
“These are families who have already made a tremendous sacrifice and it is important to let them know we will continue to stand with them.” One piece of legislation (A-3653) would extend benefits currently afforded to cer t ai n relat ives of Gold Star families to additional family members, including: eligibility to receive a disabled veterans’ preference for
Bill To Strengthen Ties Between School Districts, Law Enforcement
NEW JERSEY – Legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Dave Rible requiring public schools to install panic alarms for use in emergencies was approved recently by the General Assembly. “ Tr a g ic e ve n t s t h a t have unfolded in schools across the country have demonstrated that we must remain vigilant when it comes to the safet y of
co.monmouth.nj.us. Made in Monmouth is organized by the Grow Monmouth team within t h e c o u n t y’s D iv i s io n of Econom ic Develop ment. Grow Monmouth officials meet regularly with business, civic and gove r n ment lea de r s to provide state-of-the-ar t i n fo r m a t i o n s e r v i c e s . It has become a major public-private project to create and preserve jobs in Monmouth County. While I am very proud of m a n y p r o j e c t s a n d event s we’ve done t h roug hout Mon mout h Cou nt y, most re ce ntly I am extremely pleased with the Ocean Avenue milli ng and repavi ng
sister or legal guardian of t h e m e m b e r of t h e military. Rible also introduced l e g i sl a t io n (AC R-174) t h at wou ld ex t e nd t he vet e r a n’s prop e r t y t a x deduction, cu r rently $250 per year, to Gold Star families. Those eli g i b l e t o r e c e i ve t h i s benef it includes the pa rent, brot her, sister, child, legal guardian or other legal custodian of
a member of t he m ilitary who died while on active duty. Under this bill, only one deduction would be permitted per Gold Star family. “While providing additional support will not br i ng back t hei r loved ones or heal their hearts, it is the least we can do to show our support to these families who tragically lost t hei r loved ones,” Assemblyman Rible said.
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“Enacting these bills to expand benefits for these families is just one way to show our gratitude for their sacrifice and their loved ones’ service.”
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–Photo by Lakewood BlueClaws / Michael Dill of Michael Dill Sports & Event Photography The BlueClaws hosted Greensboro on April 14. The opening weekend saw over 28,000 fans, its largest ever in the 16-year history of the team. By Catherine Galioto LAKEWOOD – The BlueClaws had a banner week, announcing it had broken its record for the most fans in its opening weekend, and that it had reached an agreement with township officials to keep the team in Lakewood for another 40 years. The home opening weekend began April 14, and in the next days at home, 28,847 fans had turned out to FirstEnergy Park. That made it the largest crowds for the first four home games of the season in the 16-year history of the team. The last record was 27,481 fans over the first four games of 2010. “We’re thrilled to open the season with the great atmosphere we’ve had all weekend at the ballpark,” said BlueClaws General Manager Chris Tafrow. “The crowds have been great, the weather has been amazing, and can’t wait for more all summer long.” The team said that in its run at FirstEnergy Park, 6.4 million fans have come through the turnstiles to the stadium, which has
6,588 fixed seats, 16 luxury suites, two party decks and a grass picnic area. The Sunday April 16 game, part of the Kids Eat Free promotional day, drew more than 9,100 attendees, one of 13 times in BlueClaws history to have more than 9,000 attendees. Helping the crowds along was a $1 ticket promotion and good weather. A day after the BlueClaws opened at home against Greensboro, the club announced it had reached an agreement with Lakewood Township to extend their lease through 2055. “This is a banner day for the BlueClaws and we are thrilled to be able to stay at FirstEnergy Park for the foreseeable future,” said team president Joe Finley, in a statement. “The BlueClaws and the Township of Lakewood have had a tremendous relationship over the last 15 years and we look forward to many more great years of BlueClaws baseball in Lakewood.” The BlueClaws, a minor league affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, debuted in 2001.
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–Photo courtesy Monmouth County Park System The view that Manasquan Reservoir offers during the Monmouth County Park System’s boat tours each week. HOWELL – Look for turtles, egrets, herons, ospreys and other wildlife in their natural habitat during a boat tour of the Monmouth County Park System’s Manasquan Reservoir. Led by a Park System Naturalist, these 45-minute tours leave from the Visitor Center, Windeler Road. Tours are offered at the top of the hour from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, from May 7 through September 25. Wednesday afternoon tours are offered at 2, 3 and 4 p.m. from July 6 through August 31. Evening tours are offered on the first Friday of each month May through September; call 732-751-9453 as times vary for the
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from different industries are invited to speak to students about all levels of marketing. Each year, Six Flags creates a new challenge that asks students to design a business plan for everything from a new concert or sporting event to marketing non-profits. Participating students compete for theme park tickets. May 14: Cheerfest – Cheerleading and cross-over dance teams can reach for the stars as they compete for trophies and prizes at the 26th Annual Cheerleading and Dance Championship. This event is open to public and private schools, recreation and all-star teams. Competition takes place outdoors at the Movietown Arena on a 42’ x 54’ spring floor. May 15, 21 and 22: Dancefest – Dance troupes of all ages, types and genres have the opportunity to perform without the pressure of a competition or recital. Performances start at noon inside Showcase Theater in the Movietown section of the park. All participants will receive a Dancefest ribbon to take home as a souvenir of their day. May 21: Celebration Concert with Jeremy Camp. The concert takes place at 5 p.m. in the Plymouth Rock Assurance Arena and is included with theme park admission, season pass or active membership as part of the Mike And Ike Zours Summer Concert Series. May 21: Six Flags Great Adventure will celebrate summer with the 2016 season opening of Six Flags Hurricane Harbor. The 45-acre water park is one of America’s largest, and features a million-gallon wave pool, one of the country’s longest “lazy rivers,” a two-story family water playground and more than 25 high-speed thrill slides. The park’s signature water slides include the six-slide Big Wave Racer, the giant Tornado and venomous King Cobra. In 2016, Hurricane Harbor will welcome the addition of the all-new Caribbean Cove water play area for families. The water playground will include 55 interactive features including water jets, spray nozzles and a dumping bucket. May 26: Six Flags Great Adventure will begin daily operation May 26. The park operates every day through the summer until September 5, when it transitions to a weekend operating schedule for Fright Fest and Holiday in the Park. For a full operating calendar with daily opening and closing times and a complete list of special events, visit sixflags. com/greatadventure. May 27: Safety Patrol Day – Safety Patrollers are responsible and dedicated to the safety of fellow students and their school. Reward their dedication with a fun filled trip to our annual Safety Patrol Days. It’s a great way to recruit students for the Safety Patrol program from year to year. More information is available at sixflags. com/greatadventure or by calling 732-9282000.
Allaire BBQ & Brew Fest
FARMINGDALE – The Historic Village at Allaire will host the Allaire BBQ and Brew Fest at the village located on Atlantic Ave. from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 30 with a beer garden, food trucks, crafters, 19th century
games, live music and more. There will be a general admission fee of $5. Beer tickets will be available at the door to the beer garden and will cost about $6 per beer. Visit allairevillage.org for ticket details.
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New Police Chaplain Program
HOWELL – The Howell Township Police Department is looking for those who are interested in becoming part of the newly created police chaplain program. The chaplain program creates a partnership with various faith-based leaders of a community to respond and assist police and first-responders in providing an overall better quality of life to the citizens of Howell. The goal is having the police and clergy working together during times of crisis or incidents resulting in a more comprehensive response to be given to those in need. The faith-based leaders will perform tasks of a more emotional, social or spiritual nature while the officers handle law enforcement tasks and responsibilities. The role of the chaplain is to be the “balancer.” The police chaplain will provide support
for police officers, their families and civilians in their needs. Chaplains are there to provide appropriate assistance, advice, comfort, counsel and referrals to those in need who request support. Training will take place in Howell on May 9 to 10. Attendance is mandatory both days. There is no prerequisite as far as qualifications. However, those already involved in chaplaincy and/or Howell-based places of worship will be given first consideration. Those who are interested are asked to provide a brief resume along with an explanation why they are interested in becoming a police chaplain. Email this information along with any additional questions to Support Services Captain John Storrow at jstorrow@howellpolice.org with “Police Chaplain” as the title.
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Open House Employment & Career Fair HOWELL – The Howell Township Library, 318 Old Tavern Road, is holding a Youth Consultation Service open house employment and career fair on May 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Resumes are required. Youth Consultation Service (YCS) is a private, non-profit behavioral health and social services agency that has been caring for at–risk children and families since 1918 in therapeutic residences, special education schools, in-home and in-community programs throughout NJ. The agency has also expanded its programming to include in-home and residential services for behaviorally challenged, children and young adults on the autism spectrum and intellectual/ developmental disabilities. Now hiring: residential assistants/supervisors, behavioral assistants, in-home and
clinicians. Requirements: high school diploma/GED, must be at least 21 years of age, valid NJ driver’s license, some experience in the field, at least one to two years. Preferred: certificates in pre-service training, Danielle’s Law and positive behavioral supports. Benefits include: flexible scheduling – fulltime, part-time and on-call, competitive salaries, comprehensive medical benefits and paid training, a five day orientation. Come meet the staff and learn about one of the nation’s leading providers of behavioral health and social services. Unable to attend? Qualified candidates are invited to apply online. Visit ycs.org under employment opportunities. YCS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Master Gardeners To Hold Plant Sale
FREEHOLD – The Rutgers Master Gardeners will hold a Plant Sale on May 13 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and May 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 4000 Kozloski Road. The Master Gardeners will be on hand to give out gardening tips for the plants. A large variety of flowers, trees and shrubs will include: colorful annuals; hardy perennials, including deer resistant, drought tolerant and native plants; flowering hanging baskets, patio/deck containers filled with vibrant
arrangements; vegetables plants, peppers, heirloom tomatoes, beans, herbs, trees and shrubs. Also available: an indoor Trash to Treasure sale of gardening books, and more, and a free helpline, to answer all gardening questions and free gardening talks throughout both days. Tour the Master Gardeners’ vegetable, rain, herb and children’s gardens at the back of the Agriculture Building.
Farmingdale Daycare Summer Camp
FARMINGDALE – The Farmingdale Daycare Center at the First United Methodist Church is holding a summer camp. This camp starts June 27 and continues to August 26 for children two and a half to six years old. The camp will run Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon, the cost is $21 per day. Extended hours are available for a fee of $7 per hour.
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The camp will feature: weekly themes, arts and crafts, games, music, storytelling and more. Water Fun Days will be Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. A non-refundable camp payment is due in full at the time of registration. Call the daycare center at 732-938-5657 with any questions. Visit farmingdalefumc. weebly.com.
Aldrich Elementary Car Wash Fundraiser
HOWELL – The Aldrich Elementary is holding a car wash on April 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The address is 615 Aldrich Road. Costis $5 per car. All proceeds will benefit the children of Aldrich Elementary School.
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HOWELL – The Carter family woke up on January 22 thinking that six-year old Amelia had somehow injured her shoulder or collarbone during the night. A trip to the Emergency Room was expected to be a quick visit with a simple diagnosis. As the hours at the hospital passed, it became clear that it was something more serious. It was discovered that Amelia has Ewing Sarcoma, an extremely rare bone cancer found primarily in children. Amelia is currently being treated at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Amelia is a talented and loved student of Howell Academy of Dance and the dance academy is hosting an event at the Lakewood BlueClaws in her honor on July 22. This event is to raise money for her expenses. The academy’s dancers will be
performing at the game, and the BlueClaws will donate the proceeds from the tickets sold to Amelia and her family. The dance academy is also asking that everyone, including local business, donate $25 and in return, the business name, as a sponsor, will be placed on the back of t-shirts that will be worn by and sold to Amelia’s supporters attending the event. The donation will allow the dance academy to print the t-shirts and the shirts will be sold for $10 each. One hundred percent of the proceeds raised by the t-shirt sales will be given to Amelia and her family. To donate by ordering tickets and/or a t-shirt: visit 4034 Rt. 9 South or 4015 Rt. 9 North. For more information, call 732-370-5520 or email howelldance@gmail.com.
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HOWELL – Preschool disabled assessments will be conducted to determine eligibility for the Howell Township Schools’ Preschool Disabled program. Children are eligible who exhibit delays in: cognitive skills, communication skills, emotional/behavioral problems and children who have physical handicaps. Age requirement: three and four year olds and children who will be five years old after October 1.
Children are eligible to attend the preschool program when they reach the age of 3 years. Testing begins three months before a child’s third birthday. This program is free to all Howell residents who qualify. Interested Parents/Guardians can call the Child Study Team at 732-751-2489 ext. 4071 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. to identify their child as a preschool candidate.
Free Parent Presentation On Cyber Safety HOWELL – Howell Township School District, in partnership with Barnabas Health Institute for Prevention, is hosting a free parent presentation on internet safety on May 2 at 6:30 p.m. at the Southard School Medical Center. Light refreshments, door prizes and
childcare will be provided. The guest speaker is Sergeant Thomas Rich, the cyber-safety expert for STOPit. Rich will discuss how to help control a child’s digital footprint and utilize “teachable moments” to help keep children safe online.
Celebrate National Day Of Prayer HOWELL – Join the Township of Howell and Cornerstone Calvary Chapel for a ceremony recognizing National Day of Prayer on May 5 at 7 p.m. The ceremony will be held at the Township Municipal Offices, located at 4567 Route 9 North, second floor. The invitation is extended to all faith-based
organizations in recognition of this National Day of Prayer. For more information, contact Lindsay Kleinknecht at the Howell Township’s Manager’s Office through email at lkleinknecht@ twp.howell.nj.us or by phone at 732-938-4500, ext. 2102.
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Here’s To Your Health Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
10 Tips To Outsmart Allergies By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. Every spring, some of you voluntarily harm your brain with antihistamines that make you feel like a zombie, or hungover with brain fog. These “first generation” antihistamines make you tired all day too. Allergy symptoms occur because your body releases histamine and leukotriene (and other pro-inflammatory compounds), which lead to runny nose and watery eyes, swelling, congestion, a scratchy throat and sneezing. Your goal would be to control those two cytokines and balance immune function. Go to a physician and pay a lot to be told to “avoid triggers” or “move” or “stop eating 40 foods.” Grumble all the way home because you know it’s not possible in your situation. So here’s my top ten list to help you: 1. Vitamin C – It’s a powerful antioxidant that prevents histamine from being made, rather than blocking it’s action at the cell’s doorway like a drug (antihistamine). It also reduces inflammation and helps with immune function. 2. Stinging Nettle – This herb is time tested, people who take it occasionally feel a mild diuretic effect. Compounds within the herb include carotenes, vitamin K and quercetin. Dosage varies, you can drink tea or take supplements. 3. Essential Oil of Eucalyptus – Used in steam inhalations or diffused in an aromatizer. Eucalyptus opens up your sinuses and air passageways, improving airflow. It contains “citronellal,” which has pain-relieving benefits and anti-inflammatory effects making it useful for upper respiratory infections. 4. Salt – Natural, unrefined salt (not table salt) actually has natural antihistamine effects. If you’re having a sneezing fit, or
hay fever attack, put a tiny amount of unrefined salt on the tip of your tongue. Let it absorb, you don’t have to swallow it. Rinse the excess. Another variation of using salt is to drink a little salt-laced water during your attack. Use saline in your Neti pots daily. 5. Bromelain – This pineapple-derived enzyme is sold as a supplement. It reduces swelling as well as mucus production, so it’s particularly helpful for sinus infection. It may thin mucus making it easier for you to breathe. 6. Avoid histamine-forming foods, thus reducing the burden of histamine inside your body. These foods include sausage, smoked meats, chocolate, alcohol, aged cheese, dried foods, fermented foods and nuts. 7. Visit a salt cave – These are amazing, I’ve been inside one in Santa Barbara. They are popping up as the new “spa treatment” across North America. Sitting in a Himalayan salt cave, inhaling ionized air infuses your body with valuable minerals. The particles of sodium chloride may improve allergies and kill fungus. 8. Butterbur – I wrote about this in my Headache Free book. Butterbur acts like the pharmaceutical drug called Singulair, and it inhibits the production of leukotrienes, which trigger swelling in your nasal passages. 9. Propolis – An animal study showed some interesting results. Propolis significantly inhibited histamine release from mast cells. 10. Chlorella – This supplement is a type of algae grown in fresh water often suggested for reducing radiation treatment side effects, stimulating the immune system and increasing white blood cell counts. For allergies, chlorella can reduce histamine, and improve interleukin 12 and interferon.
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HOWELL – Rummikub is played every Monday beginning at 10 a.m. Bingo is played on Monday afternoons beginning at 1:15 p.m. Pokeno games are held on Wednesdays at 1:15 p.m. All games are offered at the Howell Senior Center. Registration is required. Call 732-938-4500, ext. 2550 for more information. Aerobic-type exercise classes are held at the Howell Senior Center from 11 to 11:30 a.m. every Monday and Wednesday. Chair yoga classes are held ever y
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influences and from divided international loyalties. A letter from John Jay to George Washington, the presiding officer of the constitutional convention, sent during the deliberations of the convention urged Washington to persuade the convention to require the president to be a “natural born” citizen to avoid divided loyalties. A person born in another country, argued Jay, might not be totally loyal to the U.S.A. He added that it is dangerous for the commander in chief to have divided loyalties. John Jay later became the first chief justice of the United States. So far every time that a reference has been made in a U.S. Supreme Court decision to “natural born” the words are recognized as being born on the land of the United States of America. The 1795 citizenship law written by James Madison, known as the “father of the constitution,” clearly indicated that citizens born off the land of the U.S.A., such as Cruz, are not “natural born.” Madison wanted to make sure that statutory law on this issue did not conflict with the U.S. Constitution. That is why he had the U.S. Congress adopt a comprehensive citizenship law that did just that. When I was in public school I was repeatedly and consistently taught that you must be born within the borders of the U.S.A. to be the president. I was taught the same meaning of “natural born” as an undergradauate student and later when I earned my Master of Arts degree in politics from
New York University, I was taught the same. That is what I taught my high school students for 42 years as a U.S. History teacher during our unit on the constitution. In 2008, an aide to Hillary Clinton claimed that presidential candidate Barack Obama could not be elected president because Obama was born in Kenya and therefore was not “natural born.” The Obama campaign, recognizing that being born in Kenya would bar him from being elected president, produced a birth certificate indicating that Obama was born in Hawaii. The point is that as late as the last two presidential elections it was recognized that you had to be born in the U.S.A. to be elected president. Hillary Clinton can challenge Cruz’s right to be elected president even as late as the approach of the meeting of the electoral college after the November elections. The constitutional conservatives on the U.S. Supreme Court most likely would rule that Cruz is ineligible to be U.S. President and the leftists could vote the very same way in order to get a president who would appoint more liberal justices. If such a Clinton challenge is upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court, constitutional conservatives who are supporting Cruz would regret their votes for Cruz. Cruz would render a great service to their cause by acknowledging that he is ineligible to be elected president and then become the best choice to be the next conservative judge on the U.S. Supreme Court. Jim Fulcomer Seaside Park
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be building sand castles, building homes, and building hope. We hope to raise a lot of money for Habitat.” Volunteers are asked to donate $20.16 to work for the day, or donate $1 a bucket. Jarrett plans to work 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily until the work in completed. Jar ret t has 1,800 yards of “shar p sand” from Kenvil, a sand that hardens when mixed with water. The sand is the remains of the Sandy Castle in Point Pleasant and Castle Laurita, a project from last year. Though the tent covering the building site at Laurita West is 60 feet tall, the height to beat is 45 ft 10.25 inches, the record reached last October in Miami, Fla. NOHFH builds one home per year and performs repairs for low income families as well. The biggest challenge, dDirector Suzan Fichtner said, is getting the funding for the projects. They hope to raise more than $100,000 for this new home. “We’ve recognized that our success comes from partnerships, collaboration, businesses, people that have a heart for their neighbors. It’s easy to just walk with blinders on and be consumed in your own life, but if you stop and really take the time to look around and listen, you’re going to hear that there’s so many people that really need our help,” Fichtner said. “It’s our responsibility as people in our communities to just recognize that housing changes peoples’ lives
significantly.” The group works with schools, religious organizations and businesses for volunteers and donations. For this home the group is building this year, Toms River Township donated the land. “This is bigger than any of us here,” she continued. “I can honestly tell you that the mother and her two children that will be living in this home from this fundraiser, her life will be forever changed.” The mother works two jobs and goes to school. For Shea, he’s delighted that a talented artist like Jarrett has not only teamed up with NOHFH, but is using his creative talents at Laurita. “We just want to put New Egypt and Ocean County on the map this way,” Shea said. For more information on volunteer registration and scheduling, call and leave a voicemail with NOHFH at 732-228-7962 ext. 108.
–Photo by Jennifer Peacock The sand ready to be turned into the world’s tallest sand castle at Laurita West.
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Jewish Heritage Museum To Present Documentary
FREEHOLD – The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County, 310 Mounts Corner Drive, will show the premier of “Gellman American Dream,” a documentary about the Gellman family created by New Jersey filmmaker Gary Gellman, on May 15, at 3 p.m. The recently produced documentary features the Gellman family, who has lived in New Jersey for 110 years. As Jewish immigrant farmers during the first half of the 20th century, they settled in Western Monmouth County and built a business supplying vegetables to the Garden State region. According to Gary Gellman, who is a grandson, four generations of his family are still alive. His oldest living aunt, age 97, is the only one of nine children still alive and a life-long resident
LONG BEACH ISLAND – The Lighthouse International Film Festival has announced The LIFF Kick Off Party will be held on May 7 at 7 p.m. This event will be held at Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences, 120 Long Beach Blvd., Loveladies. Discover what’s screening at the 2016 Lighthouse International Film Festival, held June 9 to 12, when the film lineup will be unveiled by Executive Director Eric Johnson. The LIFF Kick-Off Party is the time to catch the previews. The party will include hors d’oeuvres from the area’s best restaurants, libations and a silent auction. Items included are: stand-up paddle board lessons, original LBI art by local
of Monmouth County; she hopes to attend the premier of the film. Karin Levy Gellen, Boca Raton, FL, is co-author of “Yesterday,” a Gellman family historical book. Gellen will also be present among other guests. After the premier of the film, Gellman will explain how families can create their own family history documentary. He will detail the entire process, provide guidance about the creation process and describe how he collected all of the materials necessary to put together the documentary of his family, from old family movies to newspaper articles. “We recorded interviews with family members in their 80s and 90s, incorporated old film reels, photographs, media publications and created
a 30-minute piece that documents our family history,” said Gary Gellman. “Our Jewish history came alive as we produced this documentary and uncovered our fascinating past.” It is remarkable what Jewish farmers needed to do to survive. Gary Gellman, founder of Gellman Images, has been featured nationally more than 500 times in newspapers, magazines and on radio, over the last twenty-seven years. This includes appearing nationally on CBS’s “The Early Show,” ABC’s “Good Morning Las Vegas,” CBS’s “Early Show Indianapolis,” Fox’s “Good Day Philadelphia,” Action News’ “Early Edition,” NBC’s “10” and News 12’s “Daytime Edition” to discuss the multi-media industry. He has been a featured speaker at conventions in Las Vegas,
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artists, gift cards for fine dining, gift baskets from local businesses, throw pillows from a local design store, professional beach photo shoots, art classes and more. No waiting in line if you buy tickets online. There will be limited tickets available at the door. The Kick Off Party will feature the screening of two award–winning short films, “Harry Grows Up” and “Fool’s Day.” The film-makers will be available for questions following the screenings. “Harry Grows Up” is short romantic comedy, lasting 12 minutes. New York is a tough place to find love. Especially for an 18-month-old living on his own. The end is not easy to
predict, nor are the well edited scenes that follow one another, so the viewer is pleasantly surprised at every turn. The use of black and white, instead of color, gives the film a timeless appeal. Complete with a sweet-sounding musical score, this romantic comedy is a gem. This film is a winner of 20 awards including: L.A. Comedy Shorts Fest, Best of New York, New York International Shorts Fest, Best Short Film, Charleston International Film Festival. “Fool’s Day” is a short comedy drama, lasting 19 minutes. “Fool’s Day” is a dark comedy about a fourth grade class that pulls an innocent, April Fool’s prank on their teacher, which accidentally kills her. Panicked and convinced
Philadelphia and Atlantic City. Gellman completed his broadcasting and journalism studies at The College of New Jersey. Reservations for the screening and talk are recommended. Admission is $8 for Museum members and $10 for non-members. For more information or to make a non-refundable paid reservation, call the Museum at 732-252-6990 or visit jhmomc.org. The Jewish Heritage Museum is located in the Mounts Corner Shopping Center, at 310 Mounts Corner Drive. It is on the second floor of the historic Levi Solomon Barn. The JHMOMC is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and is handicapped accessible. For more information or to speak with Gary Gellman, call 732-431-8273 or email gary@ gellmanimages.com.
they will go to prison, the blood splattered classmates try to cover up the murder and dispose of the body before their D.A.R.E. officer shows up for his weekly lesson. Winner of the Best Short Film, Seattle International Film Festival Golden Space Needle Award, Vail Film Festival and Best Narrative Short in Tribeca. Tickets for this event are $25. Tickets can be purchased at: Things A Drift (Ship Bottom), South End ‘N Surf and Paddle (Beach Haven), Mary Allen Realty ( Ship Bottom) or online at lighthousefilmfestival.org. Proceeds of this event will go to the Lighthouse International Film Festival, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
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Dear Joel, My Dad recently passed away and my Mom is now living alone after 55 years of marriage. Mother is in good health, however she has some very bad days and has nonstop fits of crying. After a while, I don’t know what to say to her. Here is my question. My sister feels that buying her a dog is a good idea. I have mixed feelings about it. Being that you work with widows and widowers, I thought that you may have some experience. Answer: First of all thank you for writing. I indeed do have a lot of experience working with people who have lost spouses. It’s important to keep in mind that there are many young people who lose spouses and it’s not restricted to people 70 and above. Unfortunately illness does not understand age I will get to the dog part, but first want to address a few things that I hear in your letter. You say that Dad passed away recently but don’t give me an exact amount of time. The reason that I say this is that mourning, sadness following a death, are very good healing tools. These are expected after a major loss. If however your mother is having “crying fits” after a year or so, I am a concerned. Lengthy
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MONMOUTH COUNTY – Help the Monmouth County Park System protect the nests of endangered shorebirds at Seven P resident s Ocea n f ront Pa rk , Long Branch. Volunteers, age 18 and u p, a r e n e e d e d t o m o n it o r k n ow n nesting sites of terns, piping plovers and oystercatchers. Todd Pover of the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey will teach a Beach Nesting Bird Monitor Training Workshop from 1 to 3 p.m. on May 1 at the Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park Activity Center, Ocean Avenue. Volunteers are needed through July to observe the activity of beach nesting birds and interact with park visitors
to discourage actions that may have a negative impact on the birds and their chicks. Bird Monitors volunteer a s t hei r sche du le s p e r m it , but a r e especially needed during peak summer usage and special events such as Fourth of July. For more information or to register, contact the Park System volunteer office at 732-842-4000, ext. 4283, or volunteer@monmouthcountyparks.com. Fo r m o r e i n fo r m a t io n a b ou t t h e Monmouth County Park System, visit m on m o u th c o u nt y p a rk s.c o m or ca l l 732-842-4000. For persons with hearing impairment, the TTY/TDD number is 711.
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The Interaction Between Workers’ Compensation And A State Disability Pension By Robert C. Shea, Esq. & Stacie A. Brustman, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates As you may be aware, if you are injured while working, as a result of an occupational exposure, or a specific traumatic event, you are statutorily permitted to file for workers’ compensation benefits. In addition, if you are in a position that you are involved in the State pension system, you may be entitled to an accidental or ordinary disability pension. Generally, if you are involved in a traumatic event at work that ultimately deems you unable to perform your duties any longer, you may be entitled to an accidental disability pension. There is no minimal time of employment to be eligible for this pension. The jurisdiction as to whether you are disabled from your job duties as a result of the traumatic event rests with the Division of Pensions. However, the accidental disability pension may entitle you to in excess of 70 percent of your wages and family health benefits. However, if you are approved for an accidental disability pension, there is a direct dollar for dollar offset for any workers’ compensation benefits you receive. This is to say, you may still file for workers’ compensation benefits, and may be entitled to benefits pursuant to same, but your pension benefits will be reduced by any recovery made. This, in fact, does not decrease your financial benefits, but merely may change from whom the money is received. However, the law is different when a person involved in the State pension system is approved for an ordinary disability pension and that person also has an injury with permanent residuals
in the course of his or her employment. In most cases, in order to be considered for an ordinary disability pension, you will have had to be in the State pension system for 10 years. This also may only provide a pension benefit of approximately 43 percent of your salary. As in the accidental disability pension, the decision as to whether you are disabled from your job duties rests with the Division of Pensions. In New Jersey, there is a long standing public policy against double recoveries for the same injuries. In New Jersey, an injured employee may receive an ordinary disability pension and workers’ compensation benefits. However, the workers’ compensation benefits may be subject to a dollar for dollar offset for pension benefits. However, an ordinary disability pension is generally not the result of one traumatic event that deems the worker unable to perform his or her duties, but generally is the result of numerous and varied disabilities that may or may not be work related, or related to the workers’ compensation injury. As such, there only exists an offset for those injuries incorporated in the approval of the disability pension and are specifically involved in the claim for workers’ compensation. In converse, the disabilities unrelated to workers’ compensation then are not included in the calculation of the offset. As you can see, your choice as to whether to pursue workers’ compensation benefits when eligible for either disability pension is a difficult and law sensitive decision that should be reviewed with an attorney in depth.
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‘Your Vote Matters’ Program Kicks Off
MONMOUTH COUNTY – Monmouth County Clerk Christine Hanlon is encouraging members of the public who meet eligibility requirements to register to vote in this year’s elections through a new program called ‘Your Vote Matters.’ The deadline to register is May 17 for the June 7 primary election, and October 18 for the November 8 general election. Hanlon’s effort includes public service announcements, videos, a new website and visits to local high schools. She recently visited several schools to discuss the county’s ‘Your Vote Matters’ program, which aims to increase voter participation. Hanlon explained to students the criteria for registering: citizenship in the United States and residency in Monmouth County 30 days before the election. In addition, a person may register to vote at age 17, but must be 18 to cast a ballot. “Voting is an important opportunity to participate in the democratic process by electing officials and deciding public questions,” said Clerk Hanlon. “This is an important freedom we enjoy and a civic duty. The first step is registering to vote and then casting a ballot on Election Day.
“Voter participation in last year’s election was the lowest in state history,” explained Hanlon. “We must make every effort to reverse the decreasing turnout trend. Students turning 18 are excited about the chance to become involved. ‘Your Vote Matters’ is intended to raise awareness of their responsibility and assist them and any member of the public in the simple process to register.” According to the state Division of Elections, only 22 percent of registered voters in New Jersey participated in the 2015 election. In Monmouth County, 22.82 percent cast a ballot and four counties experienced less than a 20 percent turnout. Hanlon will continue to visit high schools throughout the county informing students about the ‘Your Vote Matters’ program. To ensure no school is overlooked, she encouraged them to contact her office at 732-431-7324 to schedule a visit. The comprehensive outreach program includes a website monmouthcountyvotes.com, public service announcements by Hanlon and a video on how to vote by mail. For more information, the public may call 732-431-7790 for more information.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of April30-May 6 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): If you break enough rules eventually that rule is replaced. Until then you must yield to the pressure to conform and stick to what you know best. Seek the sound advice of friends or partners in the week ahead. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Good manners make the man. Your interest in a variety of unusual subjects can earn you the friendship or admiration of less adventurous souls. Be content to stick to the conventional route in the upcoming week. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): A tendency to wallow in self-indulgence could put you in the doghouse as this week unfolds and cause others to criticize. Bypass social exchanges and keep your nose to the grindstone until the atmosphere shifts. CANCER (June 21-July 22): False starts may occur when too many people wave a checkered flag. This isn’t a good week to give in to romantic notions or to let mixed signals deter you from your goals. Creative activities provide suitable outlets. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Ambition may not be your aim this week. True friendship and mutual appreciation is gender neutral. You may meet someone who has your best interests at heart but physical attraction isn’t part of the equation. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): When the oilcan is within reach it is easier to tend to squeaky wheels. Focus on fixing problems within the home and family in the week to come. Use wisdom and generosity to handle intense interpersonal situations. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): People can be
nourished by your energy without draining it. Once stirred by your example someone could go to great lengths to imitate your unconventional methods this week. Prevent a friend from burning bridges. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your partners may throw caution to the winds in the week to come. Be a good friend and act as a restraining influence. Getting wrapped up in complicated schemes to protect your future security could drain resources. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You’ll be late if you procrastinate. In the week to come you could lose out on opportunities because you take too much time to prepare for public appearances or meetings. Be proud of your plethora of experience. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Getting ahead requires persistence and relentless ambition. In the week to come you may feel less under pressure and can relax to enjoy the fruits of your labors. Your social life may revolve around the home. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Traditional values will keep you afloat when new ideas flood in. Your friends and partners may stray from the herd and tempt you to discard conventions. A surprising message might brighten the week ahead. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): If you don’t stand for something you might fall for anything. It is easy to echo the opinions of your friends just so you appear to fit in. Make a statement this week by concentrating on achieving realistic goals.
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Park System To Host Creative Arts & Music Festival MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Monmouth County Park System is hosting its annual Creative Arts and Music Festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 30 and May 1 at Thompson Park, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft. This juried arts festival features specially selected artists’ works of pottery, photography, jewelry, paintings and other mediums. Participating artists are: Lisa C. Budd, Green Boots Studio, B&C Ceramics, Petal and Stone, The Bumble Bead Jewelry, Leslie Eaton Jewelry Design, Trazart Pottery, Grace Modla Studios, Robert Raia, Photography, John Nandor Photography, Joyce Nokes, Mary Leather and Katie Stone, Ichiban Bonsai, Bruce Perlmutter Woodturner, Carolyn Roche Design and Kate Grady, Michael Scherfen, Terry Grewen, MaryAnn Goodwin, Sun River Arts and Mustard Seed Treasures. Besides the artwork, visitors will enjoy live music and art activities including a plein air painting competition. The performance schedule is as follows: April 30: Theater Barn – Presented in collaboration with Musicians on a Mission. At 11 a.m., the Shore Blue Band; at 12:15 p.m., SØF; at 1:30 p.m., Peter V. Blues Train; at 2:45 p.m., Cat London and Rich Aveo and at 4 p.m., Gil Velazquez Band.
Activity Barn Music Tent – At 11 a.m., Ravine Crossing Chorale; at noon, The Danjo’s; at 2:30 p.m., Downstream and at 4 p.m., Waiting on Mongo. May 1: Theatre Barn – From 1 to 2:30 p.m., Rockit Music, presented in collaboration with the Count Basie Theatre and Rockit Live Foundation and from 3 to 5 p.m., the Annie Breen Ensemble. Activity Barn Music Tent – At 11 a.m., Peter Myers; at 1 p.m., Joe Frame and at 2:30 p.m., This Old House Band. The plein air competition is held both days of the festival and is open to middle and high school students on Saturday and adults on Sunday. Artists must bring their own supplies and can create any landscape scene from Thompson Park in any medium during the festival. Judged by New Jersey Plein Air Painter Anthony Migliaccio, each day of the competition will have a winner who receives a $50 gift certificate to Colorest. There is no charge for entering the competition. Admission and parking for the festival are also free. For more information about the Creative Arts and Music Festival or the Monmouth County Park System, visit monmouthcountyparks.com or call 732-842-4000. For persons with hearing impairment, the Park System TTY/TDD number is 711.
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Wolfgang Puck’s Kitchen Fresh Fare: Omelet Recipe Features Farmers’ Market Veggies
By Wolfgang Puck
I’d like to share a recipe that makes the most of the offerings you’d find in your local farmers’ market: an egg white omelet with farmers’ market vegetables. It features an assortment of produce: asparagus, baby spinach, mushrooms, tomato, avo c a do, wat e r c r e s s , a nd a touch of fresh serrano chile pepper. But you could substitute whatever other vegetables that you might prefer. Egg white omelets have become ver y popular in recent years among people who want to cut down on fat but still get lots of healthy protein. If you want a touch of f lavor and golden color without too much additional fat, substitute an egg yolk for one of the whites called for in the ingredients list. I generally like to cook one omelet at a time, though you could also prepare a larger omelet in a larger pan for two, three or four people, cutting it into individual portions after cooking. Either way, you’ll find that the recipe takes just minutes to prepare. I cook most of the vegetables quick ly in a lit tle olive oil, drain off excess liquid (a must if you’re including spinach), and then mix them in with the eggs before cooking the omelet. The remaining vegetables, uncooked, become garnishes and a simple salad to accompany the eggs. The combination satisfies greatly, whether you serve the omelet for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner and at any time of year!
2 ounces baby spinach leaves (about 2 cups packed), plus 1 ounce for serving 1/2 to 1 t ablespoon ser r a no chile, chopped, seeded and deveined 5 large cage-free egg whites 2 tablespoons f reshly grated Parmesan cheese Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup (125 mL) tomato, diced and seeded
Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a heavy medium nonstick skillet over high heat. Add the mushrooms and asparagus and saute, stirring constantly, for about 2 minutes. Add 2 ounces of spinach and the serrano chile; saute brief ly, just until the spinach wilts. Transfer to a sieve set over a bowl. Press to release excess liquid. Pour the egg whites, Parmesan and salt and pepper to taste into another container or bowl. With an immersion blender or a wire whisk, blend the whites until smooth and frothy. Stir in the drained sauteed vegetables. Over high heat, add 1 to 2 tablespoons more oil to the skillet. Add the egg white mixture. Shake the pan back and forth, stir ring with the back of the fork to scramble lightly, about 1 minute. Spread half of the tomatoes across the center. Cook until the egg whites are opaque and gently set, about 1 minute longer. With the fork, fold the near edge of the omelet in towards the center and over the filling. Fold the far edge in over the center. Slide or push the omelet toward the far end of the skillet. Grip EGG WHITE OMELET the handle f rom under neath. WITH FARMERS’ MARWith you r f ree hand, hold a KET VEGETABLES plate almost vertically near the Serves 1 skillet. Tilt the skillet and move 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive the plate underneath to roll the omelet onto the plate. oil 3 large cultivated mushrooms, Arrange the remaining spinach and tomato around the omelet, trimmed and thinly sliced 1 spear asparagus, trimmed, cut garnish with parsley and seadiagonally into slices 1/4 inch son with salt and pepper. Serve immediately. (6 mm) thick
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