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June 4, 2016

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Howell Scouts Volunteer At Wrightstown Veterans Cemetery

Storage Facility Again Before Zoning Board

By Catherine Galioto HOWELL – A proposal to build a self-storage facility and tr uck rental business on Route 9 northbound between West Farms Road and Casino Drive will be before the zoning board June 6.

The Howell Township Zoning Board will continue to hear testimony on a major site plan and use variance for a U-Haul facility to be built just north of Twin Pond Farm Nursery near the u-turn.

Testimony began April 25 and will continue June 6 at the zoning board meeting, after the township experts said there were some issues between the forms and plans (Storage - See Page 4)

Reflection At Annual Memorial Day Ceremony –Photos courtesy Howell Happenings by Alicia Epps Local boy and girl scouting troops from Howell were among the youngsters who helped adorn gravesites at the Brigadier General William C. Doyle Memorial Cemetery with flags for Memorial Day. The cemetery is a veterans one for many soldiers from New Jersey.

By Catherine Galioto Adorning the neighborhood in red, white and blue bunting and flags is a Memorial Day tradition, but several girl and boy scouts from the Howell area helped decorate an area nearly 40 miles away, trekking to the Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Wright-

stown to place flags on gravesites.

The community service project was for Memorial Day, and included the work of scouts from such troops as Cub Scout Pack 258 and Brownie Troop. The young volunteers placed small flags by the dozens in the cemetery, in a trip with scout leaders on May 27.

The Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery spans about 225 acres, and is considered a state shrine, to honor the men and women who have served in the armed forces. Approximately 15 burials occur each business day and the cemetery is visited by thousands of visitors (Scouts - See Page 4)

Bone Marrow Donors Sought To Help Local Girl, 2

By Catherine Galioto HOWELL – A marrow donor registry drive will help 2 year-old Mia, a local girl diagnosed with t-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia in need of a marrow transplant.

The drive will be held 2:30 to 6:30 p.m.

June 15 at Howell Middle School South, 1 Kuzminski Way.

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A Be The Match registry fund drive is also in place at bethematchfoundation.org/ goto/NJ_PA. Mia was initially diagnosed November 2014 and underwent 11 months of aggressive chemotherapy, then maintenance chemotherapy, organizers said.

However on May 13, Mia’s family confirmed

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she has relapsed and the current intensive treatment plan is to push her back into remission in preparation for a marrow transplant.

The bone marrow donor registry drive is open to those ages 18 to 44.

For more information or to sign up, visit join. bethematch.org/MiaC or contact Betty Kelly at bkelly@nmdp.org.

–Photo courtesy Howell Township HOWELL – The annual Memorial Day services for the township concluded at town hall with a wreath-laying ceremony and salute. Special remarks were given by local officials and veterans organizations before the laying of the wreath, salute and honor guard, including Howell Township Police Department officers. The township war memorial includes engraved marble for conflicts such as the Vietnam War, Korean War and WWI and WWII, bearing the names of those from the township who died serving in the armed forces.

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submitted beforehand and the ones presented at the meeting, which differed.

Currently vacantly land, the site could be approved for U-Haul self storage and vehicle rental on the 4.84-acre parcel.

The proposal includes a three-stor y building totaling 105,000 square feet, a nd a 3,9 0 0 - squ a re -fo ot one - st or y building.

AMERCO Real Estate, the parent company of U-Haul, is the owner, but the site had prior approval for a facility with a similar footprint, said John Giunco, attorney for the applicant. He requested the board renew or grant the same approvals.

The site is zoned highway development,

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each year.

The cemetery, in preparation for Memorial Day, hosts an annual evening of service for

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The business would have the self-storage buildings, plus an office for equipment rentals such as vans, pick-ups and trailers, but also sales of moving boxes, installation of hitches, and rental sales for storage pods.

There would be 22 spaces for storage customers, 20 retail spaces and 13 display spaces. A maximum of 25 pieces of rental equipment – vans, trucks, trailers or dollies – would be on site.

The hearing on the application will continue for the June 6 meeting, at 7:30 p.m. in town hall.

The site has had approval for a slightly larger project, at 118,000 square feet, but was never developed under the previous owner.

those who wish to help place flags for the holiday.

The Scout Night Flag placement was May 27 with registration at 4 p.m. near the shelter at the corner of Section P, and the horn sounds at 5 p.m. to place flags.

International Film Festival To Premiere Documentaries, Originals

By Catherine Galioto LONG BEACH ISLAND – The Lighthouse International Film Festival will open June 9 and host a wide variety of f ilm genres in special screenings through June 12.

Now in its eighth year, the LIFF 2016 includes over 70 films. That’s 25 feature films including the opening night film, narrative centerpiece film, documentary centerpiece film and closing n ig ht f il m. T here is also na r rat ive competition films, documentary competition films, spotlight films, shorts, and student films to encourage young creative filmmakers.

To view trailers or to purchases tickets, visit lighthousefilmfestival.org.

Among the highlights: “Cameraperson,” the opening night film, at 7 p.m. June 9 at the Foundation

for the Arts and Sciences. A breakout documentary from the Sundance Film Festival, the f ilm asks the question: what does it mean to film another person? How does it affect that person and what does it do to the one who films?

Kirsten Johnson, from the film, is one of the most notable cinematographers working in documentary cinema today, and is expected to be on hand for the screening.

The New Jersey premiere of “Women W ho Kill,” a 2016 f ilm directed

by Ingrid Jungermann, is the LIFF’s Narrative Centerpiece Film. Showing is 6 p.m. June 10 at the Foundation of the Arts and Sciences. Film is the winner of Best Screenplay at the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival. The film tells the story of Morgan and ex-girlfriend Jean, locally famous podcasters, who suspect Morgan’s new love interest may be a murderer, in this funny and tense murder-mystery. Expected to attend is Director/Star Ingrid Jungermann and Star Ann Carr from the film.

“Chronicle of a Summer in Europe” is the Documentary Centerpiece Film for the festival, and will make its world premiere at 5:45 p.m. June 11 at the Foundation of the Arts and Sciences.

A first-person portrait of the greatest migrant crisis the film shows the diff iculties that ref ugees, gover n ment and humanitarian volunteers alike all face in wake of unprecedented events.

Director Kristian Kiehling spent the summer of 2015 traveling the refugee route from Malta and the Mediterranean Sea to England, and he brings to the screen a story of humans hoping for a better life, as well as the innumerable frustrations they encounter and dangers they face. Expected to attend is Director Kristian Kiehling, Editor Eric Pforr and Composer Maurizio Curcio.

“The Last Laugh” is the Closing Night Film for the festival, 4 p.m. June 12 at the Foundation of the Arts and Sciences. The premise is: “Can humor and the Holocaust ever co-exist?” Ferne Pearlstein asks this question of both Holocaust survivors and some of the biggest names in comedy, such as Mel Brooks, Sarah Silverman, Gilbert Gottfried and Rob Reiner among others. Expected to attend is Director Ferne Pearlstein and Producer Robert Edwards.

The festival also includes a host of other films, many by local film makers or shot at LBI locations.

For more information, a complete list of screenings, or to buy tickets, visit lighthousefilmfestival.org.

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Featured Letter Let Drones Fly Drones are a smart piece of machiner y that f ly, they actually look like toy air planes, however, the value they have added to people’s lives has been remarkable. When I saw a recent article on a local town’s proposal to prohibit flying drones over public events, I was appalled and this article stopped me in my tracks.

The Federal Aviation Administration already has strict guidelines in place regarding the safety of “unmanned aircraft systems” and what is truly being overlooked is the local business and how drones effect their work production and overall cost effectiveness.

Local companies are using drones to take pictures of their work performance, for example la nd scapi ng compa ny jobs. This not only benefits the local companies but the tow nship as a whole.

A local company can safely utilize a d rone at no extra cost to take pictures of their work; however it can cost companies up to a several thousand dollars to have

aerial shots by professionals, hence causing up charges on their end labor charges for the local homeowner as well.

Local plumbers are able to locate leaky pipes that are unreachable. The cost for a company to pay his workers to watch leaky pipes is costly, whereas the drone just takes pictures of the leaks, this saves everyone money in the end.

Realtors utilize drones to market local prop er ties. The list of the a dva nt ages of d rones continues.

Furthermore, federally regulated guidelines are in place for a reason. Taking away the livelihood of local business workers because of an accident that was observed in another town is absurd.

If an ordinance goes into place, the town will be taking food off the table from their local working companies as well as the homeowners.

A drone is more than just a toy; it is a smart operating system that deserves to fly!

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The Music Endures In starting my senior year in 1959 at Lakewood High School, one of the perks our generation had going for it (in my prejudice opinion), was the music we listened and danced to back then-and dance we did! We danced in the gym during lunch period, at Martha’s and Seven Stars after school, at the YWCA on Friday nights and of course, there were junior proms and senior mid-winters.

Another advantage we had was you could understand the words (at least most of the time), and the music was danceable despite its melodic repetitiveness and lyrical simplicity. Never-the-less, it helped ignite our first feelings of romance and lust.

And what a variety of music categories we had to pick from. There was rock n’roll from Bill Haley and the Comets, doo-wop from the Flamingos, rhythm and blues from Little Richard, rockabilly from Jerry Lee Lewis and pop music from the “Chances Are” guy, Johnny Mathis.

Then there were the Coasters and was there ever a better group in any musical era than the Platters. Their songs sound just as good today as they did back in 1957.

They say a good indicator of any musical period or era is its staying power, whether it is remembered and still played decades after it was a hit.

I doubt that those who listened to hard-core rap or hip-hop will proudly play the music of their lives for their grandchildren as our generation can.

The jury is no longer out on the music of the ‘50s. The ‘50s may be gone, but its music endures!

Borden Applegate Jackson

What Are Real Motivations For Recall Movement?

As the former Howell Township Planning Board Chairman in 2014-2015, I read your recent article on a recall petition signature drive here, and came away with the need to raise the following points about the “Take Back Howell” movement.

1. The recall movement states: “We are focusing on Mr. Nicastro because he is the Deputy Mayor. Mr. Nicastro and the Mayor are on the Planning Board… This effort is aimed at stopping the political ‘Merry go Round’.”

Let’s get some facts on the table: a) The Planning Board is governed under the N.J. Municipal Land Use Law and consists of nine members plus two alternates, all of which are appointed by the Howell Town Council for various terms up to three years, and required to swear or affirm that they will uphold the laws and the Constitutions of the U.S. and the State of N.J. Under these laws, the Mayor and Deputy Mayor are allowed to be Planning Board Members, all other members are non-elected volunteers that serve without compensation.

2. This recall movement is clearly motivated by the application on West Farms Road for Affordable Housing in Howell; thus the focus on the Planning Board and its’ membership of

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the Mayor and Deputy Mayor.

I was Chairman of the Planning Board when this Affordable Housing application came before the Planning Board and was ultimately approved by a 9-0 unanimous vote of the sitting nine members.

Many folks find Affordable Housing and other types of applications offensive and potential negative impact on their property values; thus they oppose applications. Unfortunately, a member of the Planning Board does not have the liberty of voting against an application without proper legal merit ‑‑ more on this in a moment. This Affordable Housing application was presented to the Planning Board with all the required submissions and the public was afforded their opportunity to state their support or opposition to said application.

The application met the zoning code, did not required any variances to the zoning ordinances, nor any design waivers for submissions – hence it was an application which met all legal requirements.

If the Planning Board had denied this application for spurious legal criteria, the Township would have lost the application appeal in Court, and the Township would have lost control of the application design criteria plus enforcement, not to mention potential negative State Affordable Housing ramifications.

Finally, this recall movement is baseless in fact and is highly unusual requiring extraordinary subversive effort. If Mr. Charles O’Donnell, Mr. Paul Dorato, and Mr. Stephen Charney, are truly concerned about Howell; why aren’t they petitioning to run for Town Council instead and presenting their future vision for Howell so the public can have a clear transparent choice?

Stephen R. Johnson Former Howell Planning Board Chairman Howell Township

Simplifying the Federal Tax Code South Jersey families and small business owners go through it every year – wading through confusing forms, sifting through 12 months of bank documents

and receipts and crossing our fingers that we don’t make any mistakes. According to one independent study presented to Congress, Americans collectively spend more than 6 billion hours and $160 billion to prepare and file their taxes on an annual basis. In a place like New Jersey, the dread is compounded by the knowledge that we are forced to endure one of the highest tax burdens in the entire country.

I’m not pointing out these stats to annoy or depress you – presumably, the IRS has already taken care of that. I am doing it to promote the need for a comprehensive overhaul of our nation’s tax code.

Currently at 70,000-pages and increasingly beyond the comprehension of anyone without a CPA, our federal tax code is a mess and I intend to be a driving force behind fixing it.

Taxpayers deserve a fair and simple tax code that provides economic opportunity and upward mobility for all.

Our tax code should encourage savings and investment and incentivize prudent risk-taking and entrepreneurship. This will help our economy grow at a healthier pace and create sustainable, good-paying jobs today and into the future.

In concert with tax reform, Washington, and Trenton for that matter, must realize that more spending and more debt will eventually lead to even higher taxes. We need to better identify our priorities like national defense, infrastructure, medical research, Social Security and Medicare, and direct money towards them, while rooting out waste, fraud, abuse and inefficiency that needlessly makes government more expensive and less accountable to the people paying the bills.

Americans are the hardest working people the world has ever known, and working harder should not result in giving more of your money to the federal government to waste. I hope you agree.

Rep. Tom MacArthur U.S. Congress

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From The Desk Of The Monmouth County Freeholders -Freeholder Lillian G. Burry, Gary J. Rich, Sr., John P. Curley, Thomas A. Arnone and Serena DiMaso.

Freeholders Proclaim Special Needs Registry Day MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders issued a proclamation acknowledging May 12 as Monmouth County Special Needs Registry Day. Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher Gramiccioni, Undersheriff Robert Dawson and Chief John Sorrentino, chief of the Sea Bright Police Department accepted the proclamation. The program is a joint effort between the Prosecutor’s office, the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office and the Monmouth County Chiefs of Police.

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Special Needs Registry is a voluntary service open to all citizens with disabilities who reside, attend school or are employed in Monmouth County. The registry was created to help police officers and other emergency service personnel to better assist residents with special needs in the event of an emergency by providing first responders with vital information regarding a registrant’s disability, emergency contact information, a physical description and current photograph of the registrant.

“This is a cutting-edge program that will eventu-

ally get everyone’s attention across the country,” said Freeholder Lillian G. Burry, who is liaison to the Prosecutor’s Office and the Sheriff’s Department. “Since its implementation in March, 250 people have registered.

This is a remarkable success which will spread throughout New Jersey.

“No first responder exactly knows what kind of situation they will encounter when arriving at the scene,” explained Burry. “This private registry gives them important information to be better prepared in assessing conditions and trying to save

lives. The information is not just for law enforcement; but for all first-responders, including fire officials and emergency medical personnel.”

The program is voluntary and free of charge. It covers a wide range of special needs: from a wheelchair-bound elderly resident to a young child with autism, or a U.S. Army veteran suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Every year, more than 400 children from Monmouth County enter the Monmouth County Child Advocacy Center to report to authori-

ties that they are victims of child abuse. Approximately 10 percent of Monmouth County’s residents, or more than 60,000 people in the county, can be characterized as having special needs.

Anyone who wants to join the program can fill out a detailed questionnaire providing information about his or her family member with special needs. A photo should be provided and any specific details pertaining to the person’s special need.

The information, which is confidential, is available for dispatchers when they receive a 911 call. The dis-

patchers then pass the information along to the responding officers.

Families who join the registry will also be given stickers for their cars and homes so that officers can spot the decals when they arrive at the scene.

The program, which costs around $7,000, launched as a pilot program in March with five towns: Eatontown, Tinton Falls, Ocean Township, Monmouth Beach and Sea Bright. It is funded by the prosecutor’s office’s forfeiture fund, made up of seized proceeds from criminal activity.

From The Desk Of Congressman Chris Smith: Smith Addresses Autism In Workforce

Congressman Chris Smith NEW JERSEY – In an effort to better address the high percentage of unemployment among individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities, and to highlight the important role small businesses are playing in providing employment opportunities for them, Congressman Chris Smith (NJ) joined a House Committee on Small Business hearing entitled “Help Wanted: Small Business Providing Opportunities for All.” This hearing focused on the barriers to workforce participation and highlighted the incredible success of individuals with ASD in the workforce.

The panel heard testimony on the efforts of small businesses in increasing job opportunities for adults with ASD and how dissemination of best practices can be replicated nationwide.

“We need a radical transformation of how we as a society view

what individuals with disabilities are capable of,” said Smith, founder and co-chair of the Congressional Autism Caucus and author of three major laws to boost research funding, services and support for families impacted by autism. “When we have a better understanding of how autistic employees can contribute to the workplace – and how easily employers can make small accommodations – the revolution in employment for these individuals can begin.”

Every year 50,000 young adults graduate from school and face a “services cliff” – losing the supports that can help contribute to an independent adulthood. While these individuals are capable of contributing in the work force, over one-third of young adults with autism do not enter into employment after graduation. Further, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, only 20 percent of people with disabilities in the U.S. are participating in the labor force nationwide.

“It is simply unacceptable that we are failing to integrate so many people into the workforce. This is especially distressing because what we are hearing from our witnesses

is that the most significant barriers to entry are the low expectations that are placed on individuals with ASD to succeed, and the misconception that accommodating them into the workforce is difficult,” Smith continued.

Members of Congress heard testimony from expert witnesses – including Lisa Goring, executive vice president of Programs and Services for Autism Speaks; Terri Hogan and Rajesh Anandan, two small business owners whose businesses benefit from employing individuals with disabilities and Joe Steffy, a young man with Down syndrome and ASD, who is the owner of Poppin Joe’s, a kettle corn business.

“Today’s testimony reinforced the fact that companies who hire individuals with autism don’t do so simply out of corporate responsibility. Rather, studies have shown, and the witnesses confirmed from their experience, the tremendous competitive advantage individuals with autism can have in the workplace – reliability, consistency and the ability to excel at a variety of positions.

Additionally, the majority of accommodations made by em-

ployers are simple to implement and don’t have an associated cost,” Smith said. “I appreciate Chairman Chabot holding this extremely important, educational and timely hearing.”

Smith asked key questions about how more individuals with autism and developmental disabilities can successfully transition from school to the workplace. Lisa Goring, from Autism Speaks, said that it was important that students start to think about work opportunities early and get real world skills while in school, as well as engage in job sampling.

Rajesh Anandan, co-founder of ULTRA Testing based out of New York, testified that by collaborating with his autistic employees to achieve the best outcomes, his employees are earning income for themselves, revenue for the company and value for their clients.

Smith’s most recent law, the Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education and Support Act of 2014—(Autism CARES Act/ Public Law 113-157), requires that the Secretary of Health and Human Services issue a report by August 2016 concern-

ing young adults with autism spectrum disorder and the challenges related to the transition from existing school-based services to those services available during adulthood. Smith also requested a report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) describing the demographics of individuals with ASD making the transition to adulthood, identifying their needs in successfully transitioning, as well as the services that currently exist to meet those needs. Smith expects that first in that series of reports will be available in July.

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–Photo by Shawn Smith Howell Middle Schoolers learn about various township departments as part of a student government project.

By Shawn Smith HOWELL – Middle Schoolers trekked to town hall recently to learn about the various functions of local government in a project that was part of their student government.

In addition to ending the day on the dais as

part of a council meeting they would lead, the students interacted with police and public works departments, among others, to show the inner workings of township and county government. Staff from the departments as well as local officials had the chance to explain their jobs to the students.

Special Library Programs For Children & Families HOWELL – The Howell Library is offering some events in June for children and families.

June 16: Ronald McDonald will be “checking out” the library from 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Help him make the world a happier place by bringing a smile. No registration is required.

June 22: All ages are invited to meet Fez and Indy as the library celebrates Horse Month. Children will learn all about mustangs and standard-bred horses. Children will get the opportunity to brush and touch each animal. No registration is required. Fez

and Indy will visit the library from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

June 25: Students in grades fourth through sixth will be activating their imaginations in the world of Minecraft from 11 to 11:45 a.m.

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There were approximately a thousand supporters filling the boardwalk, starting in Ocean Grove and continuing into Asbury Park. Chairman Clare Freda said of the event, “Every one of our guests has a different story because they are all unique, but on this day we all gather as one family united in a common goal.”

Freda said, “We are overwhelmed by the love and support of the community who believe in the mission of Mary’s Place by the Sea. It was so amazing to witness the sea of people gathering together to walk for a loved one with cancer.”

Beth Hahn, a guest, said, “My first Mary’s Place Let’s Walk Together in 2012 was the day after a chemo treatment, no hair and fighting for my life. It was a hugely inspiring victory to finish the walk surrounded by my dear family and newfound friends Maria, Michele and Melanie. Coming back annually to give thanks, share love, humbly remember and celebrate life has become a tradition.

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Thank you, Mary’s Place ladies, for being a beacon of hope to so many women, a haven of love and a healing shore.”

Supporter Lisa Greene speaks of her involvement, “Beyond the enjoyment of participating and fundraising for Mary’s Place by the Sea, being a part of the Mary’s Place family has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.

I’ve been able to witness the difference Mary’s Place has made. I’ve sent many women there so they may heal and enjoy their complimentary services. The benefits women with cancer receive are always personalized and that makes a tremendous difference. Mary’s Place is a respite like no other.”

Mary’s Place has nearly reached their goal of $200,000 for the event, are still welcoming donations on the website at marysplacebythesea.org.

Mary’s Place has provided gratis services to over 5,000 women since 2009.

On May 31, the group opened a new ten bedroom home to guests at a new location, 22 Main St. in Ocean Grove.

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MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Monmouth County Park System offers the following events: Boat Tours of the Manasquan Reservoir – June 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 and 26 at 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. at the Manasquan Reservoir, Howell. These 45-minute tours are narrated by Park System Naturalists and include opportunities to view local wildlife. The cost is $6 per adult and $4 per child (age 12 and under). Please call to confirm schedule as tours are both weather and water level dependent. All tours leave from the visitor center.

Discover Disc Golf - June 5, 11, 12, 18 and 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Thompson Park, Lincroft. Come play on this mini disc golf course.

Sign in at the Visitor Center and receive the course map and use of discs. This event is free.

Thompson Park Weekend Canoe Rentals - June 5, 18 and 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Thompson Park, Lincroft. Canoes will be available for rent on Marlu Lake. All equipment provided; limited number of canoes available.

Open to ages 3 and up, under 18 with adult. Fee is $15 per boat for one to three people for two hours. Cash or check only.

Mill Demonstration - June 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 and 26 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. See the 19th century gristmill in action. This event is free.

Music Man Rich Marzec - June 5 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel.

Enjoy music from the 1890s. This event is free.

Seabrook-Wilson House Tours - June 5, 12, 19 and 26 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth. Visit this house, which dates back to the early 1700s, and view displays on the ecology of the bay and local history. This event is free.

Drop-In Kayak Tour at Hartshorne Woods Park - June 11 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. and June 24 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Hartshorne Woods Park, Middletown - Meet at the Claypit Creek section. Novice paddlers welcome. All equipment is provided - single and tandem kayaks are available. Program limited to available kayaks; first come, first served. Wear appropriate clothing that can get wet. Open to ages 12 and up, under 18 with an adult. The cost is $20 per person; cash or check only. Note: The kayak launch area is off a bulkhead. Participants will need to bend down and rotate their body to get in and out of a kayak.

Weight limits for kayaks are 250 lbs. for a single and 400 lbs. for a double. Inclement weather will cancel a tour.

Horseless Carriages and Antique Autos - June 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. The horseless carriage comes to Walnford with this display of pre-1946 automobiles. This event is free.

Crochet/Lacemaking Demonstration - June 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. See Dorothy Gratton demonstrate the art of crochet and lacemaking from the Victorian era. This event is free.

Deep Cut Gardens Open House - June 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Deep Cut Gardens, Middletown. Enjoy guided tours, lectures, activities, demonstrations and horticultural advice.

This event is free.

Climb Time - June 12 from noon to 4 p.m. at Manasquan Reservoir, Howell – Visitor Center area. Try the sport of rock climbing close to home on the Park System’s 25’ climbing wall. Climbers must be 42” or taller and age 8 or older (under 18 with adult). This event is free.

Blacksmith Demonstration - June 12 from 1

to 3 p.m. at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel.

Come see what the Blacksmith is making in his workshop. This event is free.

You Can Sail - June 12 and 26 at Manasquan Reservoir, Howell. See if sailing is for you during this on-the-water class where we provide the captain, you provide the crew. Limited number of boats available; maximum three people per boat. Sailors age 8 and up welcome with an adult.

Sailboats leave the dock by the Visitor Center at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. The cost is $40 per boat; cash or check only.

Pollinator Week - June 13 through 19 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Deep Cut Gardens, Middletown.

Discover the importance of pollinators, why they need help, and ways to support them. This event is free.

Eco-Elephant Family Flea Market - June 18 from 9 a.m.to 1 p.m. at Dorbrook Recreation Area, Colts Neck. Browse vendors at this outdoor market for the one-of-a-kind item you did not even think you needed. Admission and parking are free.

Snakes in New Jersey - June 18 and 19, 1 p.m. at Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Howell. Discover the variety of snakes found in New Jersey. This event is free.

Freshwater Fishing Derby - June 18 from 2 to 5 p.m.at Manasquan Reservoir, Howell and Sunday, June 19 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Turkey Swamp Park, Freehold. Come either day of this annual freshwater fishing derby. Staff will be on hand to show you how to cast and rig your pole.

Free hands-on clinics will be available from 12:30 to1:30 p.m. Fishing pole rentals are available for $5 each. Cost of each day is $25 per family of four or $8 per person; cash or check only for onsite registration.

Golf Fore Fun - June 19 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Bel-Aire Golf Course, Wall. Try a variety of nontraditional golf games. Open to all ages. This event is free.

Make a Fun Fish Print - June 22, 3 p.m. at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth – Meet in the Bay House. Make a colorful fish print of a rubber sea star, flounder, skate and more.

Open to ages 5 and up, under 18 with adult. Cost is $5 per person; cash or check only.

Seashell Painting - June 23, 3 p.m. at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth – Meet in the Bay House. Bring your own shells or use ours for this craft. We’ll paint them and add a magnet.

Open to ages 5 and up, under 18 with adult. Cost is $5 per person; cash or check only.

Drop-in Kayak Tour of the Swimming River - June 25 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Swimming River Park, Middletown. Join a Park System Naturalist for a guided kayak tour. Open to ages 12 and up, under 18 with adult. Novice paddlers are welcome; all equipment is provided. Both single and tandem kayaks are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The cost is $20 per person; cash or check only.

Tidal Tuesdays - June 28, 11 a.m. at Fisherman’s Cove Conservation Area, Manasquan.

Discover exciting things about nature and our coastal habitats with a Park System Naturalist during a hands-on activity. This event is free.

To learn more about these Park System activities, visit monmouthcountyparks.com or call the Park System at 732-842-4000. For persons with hearing impairment, the Park System TTY/TDD number is 711. The Monmouth County Park System, created in 1960 by the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders, is Monmouth County’s Open Space, Parks and Recreation agency.

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Plan Now For Passport Renewal

MONMOUTH COUNTY – County Clerk Christine Hanlon is reminding travelers that with summer fast approaching, it is time to make sure their current passport is up-to-date and the time to apply for a new one is now.

“Residents who don’t have a U.S. passport should consider applying for their passport immediately,” said Hanlon. “You never know when you may have to travel on short notice. Residents with U.S. passports should check the expiration date and begin the renewal process two months ahead of time.”

Hanlon also advises people to apply for passports early, well before their planned departure date.

“Many countries require six months validity on a U.S. passport so it is important to check your passport’s expiration date, well in advance of your anticipated travel date,” said Hanlon.

To obtain a passport, it is necessary to have a certified birth certificate with a raised seal, social security number, a passport photo 2x2 inches in size, and current identification such as a driver’s license or government identification. Passport photos are available for a fee of $10 at county offices.

For other application-related fees, visit the U.S. Passports and International website.

“Advance planning for a passport is a wise investment of time,” Hanlon said. “Whether

it is an unexpected business trip, emergency travel outside the U.S. or a scheduled vacation, the best thing to do is get a head start and act soon.”

Parents who are making a passport application on behalf of a child under the age of 16 are required to appear together or submit additional documentation.

Passport applications are accepted at two Monmouth County Passport Offices: Freehold: Monmouth County Clerk’s Office located in the Market Yard (south of Main St.). The hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Neptune: Monmouth County Connection at 3544 Route 66 (near Home Depot). The hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Information about the specific documentation can be found on the county website or by calling the Freehold Passport Office at 732-431-7324 or the Neptune County Connection Passport Office at 732-303-2828.

Hanlon recommends that residents contact the Passport Office prior to appearing at the office to be sure that you have the proper documentation and payments.

For more information, call the Monmouth County Clerk’s office at 732-431-7324 or visit the county website at visitmonmouth. com.

Park System Annual Report Now Available

MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Monmouth County Park System’s 2015 Annual Report is now available. As an outdoor agency, the big story last year was the weather - it has the potential to impact just about everything the park system does. This will be reflected in both annual attendance and revenue for last year.

The park system acquired 382 new acres of land in 2015, including a prime waterfront parcel along the Swimming River in Middletown for fishing and boating. This brings the total Open Space inventory in

Monmouth County to 16,557 acres. It also added three new large-scale festivals to the calendar of events, opened three new sports facilities and made additions to historic sites.

Now that the warm weather has arrived, come out and see these additions in person.

The park system website offers information about how to get around in the parks. For specific programs and events, check out the program directory, also available online. Of course. For more detailed directions, call 732-842-4000, ext. 4312.

Embroiderers’ Guild of America-Monmouth Chapter Meet MONMOUTH COUNTY - Embroiderers’ Guild of America-Monmouth Chapter is dedicated to teaching and sharing the joys of needlework amd welcomes stitchers of all levels. There are sit-and-stitch tables at each meeting as well as special projects.

Evening stitchers will meet on July 18

from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Colts Neck Library, 1 Winthrop Drive, Colts Neck. Sunday’s group will not be meeting in July or August. Day stitchers will meet July 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Colts Neck Library, 1 Winthrop Drive, Colts Neck.

For more information, contact Toni at 732-462-5540 or visit mcega.org.

Monmouth County CVCJ Grand Opening Event FREEHOLD – On June 16, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., the public is invited to the Grand Opening Celebration of Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey (CVCJ) in Monmouth County. The event will include an overview of their services along with light refreshments. It will be hosted by St. Robert Bellarmine Church at 61 Georgia Road.

CVCJ is an interfaith, nonprofit agency who utilizes volunteers to assist the elderly, disabled, veterans and caregivers with vital services to allow them to remain independent and live their lives with dignity and joy.

For more information about the Grand Opening, or CVCJ, call 732-876-3900, email info@caregivervolunteers.org or visit caregivervolunteers.org.

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LONG BRANCH – The Monmouth Medical Center is holding the following Childbirth and Parenting programs in June. All programs meet at Monmouth Medical Center, 300 Second Ave., Long Branch, unless otherwise noted.

June 4 & 11, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Two-Day Preparation For Childbirth – A complete childbirth education program in two-sessions including lectures on relaxation and breathing techniques. A continental breakfast will be provided. Registration is required by calling 732-923-6992. $160 per couple.

June 7, from 6 to 9 p.m.: Understanding Your Toddler – Babies between the age of 1 and 3 are starting to walk, say “no” and throw tantrums. This program features a discussion of coping strategies for life with a toddler, including real parent-tested techniques. Communication, discipline, building confidence and learning patience will be covered.

Ample time for questions and answers is provided in this interactive class. Registration is required by calling 732-923-6992. $75 per couple.

June 7, from 7 to 9 p.m.: Childbirth Education In Spanish – For most pregnant women, even if thety already have a child, the labor and birth process can be both overwhelming and joyful. Childbirth classes help give the confidence needed to get through labor and delivery. This class, taught in Spanish by childbirth educators, will prepare each couple for the birth experience. Registration is required by calling 732-923-6992. $40 per couple.

June 8, from 8 to 9 p.m. and June 12 & 26 from 3 to 4 p.m.: Eisenberg Family Center Tour – Tour the Eisenberg Family Center, which offers a comfortable, homelike environment for expectant mothers in the expanded labor, delivery and recovery unit, and spacious postpartum rooms for women recovering from childbirth. Tours will be conducted by a staff member who will answer questions. To register, call 888-724-7123 or email teamlink@ barnabashealth.org. This event is free.

June 9, from 7 to 9 p.m.: Happiest Baby On The Block – Learn an extraordinary approach to keeping thr baby happy based on the highly effective approach pioneered by Dr. Harvey Karp in his best-selling book and DVD. The class includes a DVD and Soothing Sounds CD. Registration is required by calling 732-923-6992. $50 per couple.

June 14, 21, 28 and July 5 from 7 to 9 p.m.: Preparation For Childbirth – This course offers four sessions of childbirth education including lectures on relaxation and breathing techniques. To register, call 732-923-6992. $125 per couple.

June 18 and 25, from 1 to 3 p.m.: Baby Care Basics – This two-session program focuses on the care of the new baby including bathing, dressing, feeding and infant growth. Learn everything a parent needs to know about infant care including development, safety and decisions about returning to work and other adjustments to life with baby for the new parents To register, call 732-923-6992. $95 per couple.

June 26, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.: One-Day Childbirth Program – A complete childbirth preparation course in one day geared for highly motivated participants with busy lifestyles or fluctuating schedules unable to commit to a five-week program. A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. Pre-registration is required by calling 732-923-6992. $189 per couple.

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These are questions that you might be asking yourself today, and I’m going to help you. There are some primary differences between these two medications, both blockbusters sold worldwide under various brand names. The ingredients themselves are included in thousands of multi-tasking formulas.

If you read labels, you’ll see the generic names as follows: Tylenol as Acetaminophen and Advil and Motrin as Ibuprofen.

Fever – You can use either one, unless you’re giving it to a baby less than 6 months old. Babies less than 6 months old should be given acetaminophen (Tylenol).

Pain – I’d choose ibuprofen because it directly reduces some pain-causing cytokines, whereas acetaminophen impacts the way you feel pain, essentially ‘numbing’ you to the sensation. No one is 100 percent sure how it works, we just have clues. We know it works though. If you have severe pain, it’s sometimes recommended to alternate between ibuprofen and acetaminophen every few hours. Back pain and osteoarthritis responds better to ibuprofen according to the British Medical Journal.

If you are normally a wine drinker at dinner, or you drink alcohol stay, away from Tylenol because it could exacerbate the liver damage caused by the alcohol. Ibuprofen is a drug mugger of folate, whereas acetaminophen is

a drug mugger of glutathione. If you run out of folate, you could develop high homocysteine (increases risk of heart disease), cervical dysplasia, depression, chronic diarrhea, grey hair and mouth sores. If you run low on glutathione, fatigue, general pain and liver problems occur. There are dozens of other symptoms that I don’t have space to list, and also, these depletions take time. You don’t run out of the nutrients with normal dosages, taken properly for a short-term. Don’t live in pain because you are worried about this, just keep it in mind if you take them every day. Supplement with what the drug mugger stole.

PMS or cramps – Definitely ibuprofen for this, it is a stronger anti-inflammatory.

Just FYI, a combination of B complex and magnesium may help mood swings, water retention, tearfulness and cramps.

Do you take blood thinners (warfarin) or anticoagulant medications? You’re better off with acetaminophen in this case since ibuprofen can further thin the blood. Heart disease or hypertension? You’re better off with acetaminophen.

A recent study suggests taking Tylenol affects your ability to empathize with someone else during their own physical or emotional pain. Does Ibuprofen blunt your emotional reactions too? While no study ever tested ibuprofen, I personally think it does. Whenever you reduce your own ability to feel pain, it’s certainly harder to feel pain for another.

Finally, you may be concerned about addiction, so let me reassure you, both medications are completely safe in this regard.

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Bartley To Host Free Seminar On Stress JACKSON – Bartley Healthcare will host a d iscu ssion on t he cau ses of stress. The event is on June 16 at 5:30 p.m. at 175 Bartley Road.

This program is in conjunction with Center for Healthy Aging at Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus.

According to the American Institute of Stress, three out of four doctor’s visits are for stress related ailments wh ich cost t he nat ion $30 0 billion dollars every year in medical bills and

productivity. At this seminar, the discussion will focus on the impact that stress may potentially have on health as well as ways to combat it with practical and proven relaxation techniques.

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Lifeguards On Duty At Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park

LONG BRANCH – Summer is almost here so head over to the Monmouth County Park System’s Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park, located on Ocean Ave. Lifeguards are on duty on weekends and will begin daily shifts starting June 18.

Besides guarded swimming, the park also offers family-friendly amenities including a playground, volleyball court, snack bar and the recently renovated Skateplex.

Be sure to enjoy the park all summer long by purchasing season park access and parking passes. Both are available for purchase

Shrewsbury Chorale To Host Gift Auction OCEAN TOWNSHIP – The Shrewsbury Chorale is hosting The Chorale Goes to the Opera, a gift auction fundraiser. The event will be held on June 14 at 5:30 p.m. in the Cultural Center of St. George’s Greek Orthodox Church, 1033 West Park Ave. After browsing the gift baskets, enjoy a dinner catered by Buona Sera of Red Bank. The event is BYOB. Following dinner, The Shrewsbury Chorale will entertain guests with a selection of opera choruses. Enjoy the power of the “Anvil Chorus” and “Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves” by Verdi, the romance of Wagner’s “Bridal Chorus,” Offenbach’s gossipy “Neighbors’ Chorus,” the sonorous “Bell Chorus” by Leoncavallo, the raucous rhythmic folksy style of Aaron Copland’s “Stomp Your Foot” and much more.

Neil F. Brown will conduct and John Balme will accompany on the piano. Following the musical performance, tickets will be drawn for a host of gift baskets and the 50/50. Advance reservations are required by June 7. The price is $55. Tables of 10 are discounted to $50 a seat.

For more information, call 732-747-1362, email theshrewsburychorale@gmail.com, or visit shrewsburychorale.org.

SPCA Holds Weekly Vaccine & Microchip Clinics MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Monmouth Count y SPCA holds Walk-In Vaccine Clinics ever y Fr iday, f rom 10:30 to 2 p.m., in the Com mu nit y Room at 260 Wall Street, Eatontown.

There are also special Saturday clinics on the following dates from 8:30 a.m. to noon: June 25, July 23, August 27, September 24, October 19 and December 17.

No appointment needed. Cats and dogs only. Also, cats must be in carriers and dogs must be on leashes.

For a three year rabies vaccine, being proof of previous rabies vaccination.

Service fees include: rabies vaccine, d ist e mp e r va cci ne, Bordet el la a nd Lyme are each $30. A heartworm test is $30. The FELV/FIV test is $40 and a microchip is $20.

at the Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park Pavilion from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends, and will be available daily starting June 18.

Onsite sales must be cash or check. Season park access and parking passes are also available at the Monmouth County Park System Headquarters, Thompson Park, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, Monday through Friday (excluding holidays), from

8 a.m. to 4 p.m. until June 17.

Season park access passes are $45 for ages 13 to 17; $70 for adults 18 to 64 and $25 for adults 65 and older. Season parking passes are $70. These passes are good through September 5. Weekday access passes are $8 for individuals 18 years old and over; those 17 and under are free. On weekends and holidays, the fee is $8 for

individuals 13 years old and over; those 12 and under are free. The cost of a daily parking pass is $8.

For more information about Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park or the Monmouth County Park System, visit monmouthcountyparks.com or call 732-842-4000.

For persons with hearing impairment, the TTY/TDD number is 711.

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N EW J ERSEY – Each yea r, over 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in the U.S., but only about 46 percent of people who experience cardiac arrest outside a hospital receive the immediate help they need before professional help arrives. In honor of Nat ional CPR and A ED Awa reness Week, June 1 to 7, the American Heart A s s o c i a t io n a n d A m e r ic a n St r oke Association stress the importance of learning Hands-Only CPR. “Cardiac arrest is an electrical malfunction in the hear t that causes an ir regular hear tbeat and disr upts the f low of blood to the brain, lungs and other organs,” said Dr. Mario E. Pozo,

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During CPR, push on the chest at a rate of at least 100 compressions per minute. To easily keep this rate, push the chest to the beat of the disco song “Stayin’ Alive.”

“By empowering bystanders to perform Hands-Only CPR, the American Hea r t Associat ion and A mer ican Stroke Association works to strength-

NJNG To Host Annual Energy-Saving Lighting Fair NEW JERSEY – New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) will host another Energy-Saving Lighting Fair on June 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at NJNG’s headquarters located at 1415 Wyckoff Road, Wall Township.

Created by energy star partner TechniArt, and made possible by New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program (NJCEP), this free event is open to New Jersey residents and offers Energy Star-qualified products at deeply discounted prices. Due to the popularity of this event, there may be wait times throughout the day.

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en the chain of survival – a five-step process that can mean the difference between life and death for someone experiencing sudden cardiac arrest,” said Dr. Pozo, a member of the Northern New Jersey Board of Directors for the American Heart Association and Amer ican St roke Association. “The critical bystander links for the chain of survival include calling 9-1-1, early CPR and early defibrillation.”

To watch the Hands-Only CPR inst r uctional video and share it with your friends and family, visit heart. org/HandsOnlyCPR. Also, find a CPR class nearby at heart.org/FindACourse.

Citizen Outreach Program HOWELL – The Howell Township Office of Emergency Management offers speakers for civic groups, senior citizen groups, scouting and other groups. The outreach program offers free preparedness presentations covering homeland secu r it y, severe weather/emergency preparedness topics and identifying hazardous materials scenarios. For more information about this service contact: Daniel Foglia, OEM coordinator, at 732938-4500 ext. 2906.

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Dear Joel

By Joel Markel

Let’s Steal Away Right Now Dear Readers With so many traveling in the upcoming season I thought that I may prevent you from falling prey to popular tourist scams.

Be aware when someone tries to distract you for no apparent reason. Distractions are an easy way to be pick-pocketed. This applies for right here in your home town.

You don’t have to travel to fall victim to that one. You could be distracted by someone accidentally spilling something on you; I’ve heard of ketchup squirted on a woman’s shoulder so she puts her bag down.

If you ask a taxi driver to take you to a specific restaurant and he tells you that it’s closed, beware. He is looking for a long ride and will ultimately take you to a restaurant that is he has a “partnership” going.

Here is a common one. You go to a bar and a friendly group of locals ask you

to join them.

They suddenly depart after a few rounds and you are left with a padded bill.

Finally, a merchant counts your change.

At that point it is correct. He drops it and replaces it with a smaller bill.

In as much as I don’t like writing a negative column, my feelings are the following. If I can save one traveler from getting scammed it is worth writing about.

Remember that most locals are honest but all it takes is one moment to spoil a good thing.

Safe travels.

Joel Write to preferredcares.com.

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Monmouth Museum To Host Tiffany & Co. Luncheon

LINCROFT – The Monmouth Museum’s Friends Group is holding a luncheon on June 16 at 11:30 a.m. at the Deal Golf and Country Club located on Deal Lane, Deal.

A guest speaker from Tiffany & Co. will be discussing the heritage of their jewels and milestones. Over the years, Tiffany & Co. has introduced the world to diamonds of breathtaking brilliance. The founder Charles Lewis Tiffany had an abiding passion for the most beautiful diamonds in the world.

Since its founding, Tiffany has been at the forefront of the world’s greatest design movements. Its Japanesque silver won Tiffany the highest honors at the 1878 Paris World Exposition and at the turn of the twentieth century, Louis Comfort

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The Friends of the Monmouth Museum will be modeling the jewels that First ladies, tastemakers and renowned photographers have turned to as the ultimate fashion accessory.

For more information and reservations, visit monmouthmuseum.org or call 732224-1993. Tickets are $60 for non-members and $55 for members.

The Monmouth Museum, founded in 1963 as a Museum of Ideas, presents changing art, history and science exhibitions to educate and entertain while providing a destination for creative expression and life-long learning to the diverse community it serves.

Saturday Church Service On The Beach

RUMSON – St. George’s-by-the-River Episcopal Church will resume its beach services with Holy Eucharist on July 9 at 5:30 p.m. and will continue every Saturday through August.

Services will be held at the Anchorage Beach in Sea Bright. Turn left after crossing the Rumson/Sea Bright Bridge.

Anchorage Beach is the first beach on

the right. Look for the flying red/white/ blue Episcopal flag. Parking is limited, so carpooling is recommended.

People of all denominations are welcome.

Come with a beach chair or towel and toys for the kids. In the event of inclement weather, services will be held at the church. For more information, call the church office at 732-842-0596.

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County To Hold Paper Shredding Events

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.

All shredding events will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. as follows: June 12 at the Marlboro Municipal Complex, 1979 Township Dr. June 18 at the Neptune Township Department of Public Works, 2201 Heck

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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 Complex, 124 Cedar Ave. December 3 at the Belmar Public Works, 805 13th Ave. 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

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New Jersey Among Highest Costs For Home Rentals

NEW JERSEY – According to the annual, national report released recently, New Jersey is the fifth most expensive state to rent a home; only Hawaii, California, New York, and Maryland are less affordable as well as Washington, DC which is counted separately.

In order to afford a modest two-bedroom home in the Garden State, a family must earn an hourly wage of $26.52, far more than the state’s average hourly wage of $16.98 or the $8.38 minimum wage.

“We have a supply and demand problem in New Jersey, more renters are entering the market and fewer affordable home options are available,” said Staci Berger, president and chief executive officer of the Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey (the Network). “We need federal and state leaders to put resources into making more homes affordable for more people. Now is not the time to cut housing resources in their budgets.”

To gauge affordability, the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) and the Network both use the widely accepted measure that no more than 30 percent of a person’s income should be spent on housing. As the Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the state for a two bedroom rental is $1,379, a family must earn $55,152 annually in order to make it affordable. Using that formula, a minimum wage worker would have to work 127 hours per week year-round to be able to afford a two-bedroom home at FMR. Housing advocates say federal and state legislators should use their respective budgets to provide more affordable home opportunities. On the federal level, advocates are pleased to see the funds from the National Housing Trust Fund begin to be distributed but urge Congress to give full financial support to the Housing Choice Voucher Program should receive full financial support. On the state level, advocates support a new proposal from Senator Ray Lesniak (D-Union) to fund mixed-income housing developments in low-income neighborhoods.

“One of the biggest problems in this state is homes that are affordable,” said Lesniak.

“It’s a problem in terms of employers locating here and staying here. It’s a problem for the homeless and low-income families who are using a major portion of their earnings for housing. It’s not good for their quality of life or society in general.”

“There are about 20,000 people on the waiting list for Newark public housing,” said the Honorable Ras J. Baraka, mayor of the City of Newark. “There is a huge need for affordable and low-income homes in the city. It becomes increasingly important for us to provide the kind of housing stock for the residents of the city to take part in the renaissance that Newark has.”

Results of the 2016 Out of Reach report were released during a live web event today that featured comments from Senator Lesniak and Mayor Baraka as well as the Honorable Wilda Diaz, mayor of the City of Perth Amboy; the Honorable Albert B. Kelly, mayor of the City of Bridgeton; Tom Toronto, president of the Bergen United Way; Craig Sawyer, principal and managing

partner of ESR Advisors; and Susan Kramer-Mills, executive director of Town Clock Community Development Corporation.

Also offering commentary during the event, was New Brunswick resident Tina Webb. Tina is a single mother of one who resides in Dina’s Dwelling, a rental community for female survivors of domestic violence.

“I was looking for two years in New Brunswick for housing so it was a blessing to find Dina’s Dwelling,” said Tina. “The home is affordable for my son and I and we have a two bedroom that I love. We’re happy to have our own home now.”

The report, Out of Reach 2016, was jointly released by the NLIHC, a Washington, D.C.-based housing policy organization

and the Network. The report provides the Housing Wage and other housing affordability data for every state, metropolitan area, combined non metropolitan area, and county in the country.

The New Jersey data from Out of Reach 2016 is also available at hcdnnj.org/outofreach. For the complete report, visit nlihc. org/oor.

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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.

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

Blankie Depot Collection Bin In Final Month

MONMOUTH COU NTY – Calling all Blanketeers. Create a blanket for a NJ Child who needs one and Blankie Depot will deliver it. Donation boxes may be found in Library Headquarters, Ma nalapa n (nea r DV D room), with a second donation area in the Hazlet branch Library until June 30.

Blankie Depot gladly welcomes handmade blankets of all sizes and styles (knit, crochet, quilt, f leece, f lannel).

Their volunteers distribute handcrafted infant hats, cancer caps, newborn booties and layettes, children’s sweaters, pillow cases, gloves, scarves, outwear sets, pajamas, tote bags and handcrafted

soft plush toys. Blankie Depot volunteer outreach includes area facilities that serve fragile children, including: state hospitals, cancer treatment facilities, health clinics, homeless shelters, youth hospice, behavioral clinics, grief counselors, special-needs camps and state non-profits.

Blankie Depot is an all-volunteer, non-prof it organization, this group’s mission is to provide handmade blankets to New Jersey children suffering serious illness and trauma. If interested in joining the the team, email Greg Isnetto, director, at: blan kiedepot@ gmail.com.

Championship Day For Howell Girls Softball

HOWELL – The 20th season for the Howell Girls Softball League’s championship day and family picnic will be June 11.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of June 4-June 10

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): People fuel your passions. In the upcoming week you may prefer to work with someone close by your side.

Your aggressiveness in social situations could ruffle a few feathers or a flirtatious attitude could be out of place.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Build up mental muscle. In the week to come you may stumble upon priceless information or become intrigued by a new interest. The first half of the week is the best time to make key decisions and presentations.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Opposites attract. You may be restless when working at any job unless you have a congenial other by your side. As this week unfolds you might find that a promising relationship is enhanced by some playful flirtations.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You are aware that quick fixes aren’t always an option.

Perform repairs around the house, or with family members, to the best of your ability. As this week unfolds you can rely on a partner to point out flaws and fallacies.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Why you are mixed up isn’t much of a mystery. People may hide their feelings or pretend to be happy when they aren’t.

Hold off on starting any major enterprises or making a crucial commitment in the week to come.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In the week to come perform a reality check before making major purchases or considering a career, business, or job related change. Concentrate on finding common ground with others, so that you can share in the benefits.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your restless need for contact with other human beings can put you in a predicament. You can be overly sociable in the workplace and too aggressive in a social setting. Think before you act in the week to come.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In one pocket, out the other. Money might go out as fast as it comes in. In the week to come you should make an effort apply thrift to your spending habits. Overcome a lack of purpose by sticking to past routines.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In the week ahead those with smaller minds may try to convince you that your dreams are too big. Work hard, live up to your responsibilities and you will prove that the naysayers don’t have a handle on the big picture.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Cruise the headlines with curiosity to cure boredom.

If you hone in on subjects that interest you and give them devoted attention, you will break free from tedium in the week ahead. A busy schedule requires a planner.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Put a pause on parting with your pennies. As this week unfolds you may be tempted to make a large purchase or to enter into a binding commitment that affects your net worth. Hold off on making major monetary decisions.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The tenor of your life could be determined by the tone of your questions. A questioning attitude might be your secret weapon in the week ahead. Ask for advice to protect you from fantasies with no basis in reality.

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Wolfgang Puck’s Kitchen Summertime Grilling: This Recipe Will Help You Stay Swimsuit-Ready

By Wolfgang Puck

The start of the grilling season kicks off on Memorial Day. Although we cook a lot of main-dish meats, poultry and seafood year-round over a live fire at my restaurants, at home I can’t wait to head to my patio to fire up the grill for family meals.

At this time of year, though, like many people, my wife and I are also thinking about the fact that we’ll soon be heading off on vacation and putting on our swimsuits. That’s why I like to keep my grilling extra-healthy, following the kinds of cooking principles I also emphasize in my book “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Healthy” ($30, Grand Central Life & Style).

The following recipe makes a perfect choice, not only for your first homegrilled meal this year but also to enjoy all summer long: It’s a light, healthy chopped vegetable salad with grilled salmon. As it implies, the salad itself follows one of the main principles of healthy eating: Base the majority of your meals on fresh seasonal produce.

In late spring and summer, the farmers’ market offers a wide selection of vegetables on which to base your salad, and those I list in the recipe are just my suggestions for a good mixture of flavors, textures and colors. Feel free to substitute whatever you like, taking care to blanch those vegetables that need a little cooking, with quick immersions first in boiling water and then in an ice-water bath.

The wonderful thing about fresh produce is that you need very little in the way of a dressing to highlight their qualities. The vinaigrette I call for here uses only 3/4 tablespoon of healthy oils per person, along with a touch of Dijon mustard and two flavorful vinegars.

As many guests in my restaurants request when they order my popular Chino Chopped Vegetable Salad, on which this recipe is based, I top these particular light salads with a grilled protein to transform them from an appetizer into a light but satisfying main course suitable for lunch or dinner alike. To keep it healthy, I used fresh salmon fillets; but you could also choose another favorite fish, jumbo shrimp, skinless/boneless chicken breasts or even a small portion of your a lean cut of meat. Whatever you select, the actual grilling takes just a matter of minutes. And, if the weather isn’t cooperating, you can cook the fish in your kitchen with a broiler, indoor grill, panini maker or hinged grill.

CHOPPED VEGETABLE SALAD WITH GRILLED SALMON Serves 4 For the chopped vegetable salad:

1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon safflower oil Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 cup (250 mL) diced carrot 3/4 cup (185 mL) fresh corn kernels, cut from about 1 medium ear of corn 1/2 cup (125 mL) diced green beans 1/2 cup (125 mL) diced red onion 1/2 cup (125 mL) diced radicchio 1/2 cup (125 mL) diced celery 1 small vine-ripened tomato, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch (6-mm) dice 2 cups (500 mL) mixed baby greens of your choice For the grilled salmon: 4 fresh salmon fillets, skinless, about 4 ounces (125 g) each 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper In a mixing bowl, whisk together the mustard, balsamic vinegar and sherry vinegar. Whisking continuously, slowly drizzle in the olive oil and safflower oil to form a smooth emulsion. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Fill a mixing bowl with ice cubes and water.

Put the carrots, corn and green beans in a wire sieve, lower into the boiling water, and cook just until tender-crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Plunge the sieve into the ice water to stop the cooking. Drain well.

In a large bowl, combine the blanched vegetables with the diced onion, radicchio, celery and tomato. Cover and refrigerate.

Preheat an outdoor or indoor grill, a panini maker or double-sided indoor grill, or the broiler. Rub both sides of the salmon fillets with the olive oil and season evenly on both sides with salt and pepper.

Cook until nicely browned and cooked through but still moist in the center, 3 to 4 minutes per side on a regular outdoor or indoor grill or under the broiler, or 3 to 4 minutes total in the panini maker or hinged grill.

While the salmon cooks, drizzle about two thirds of the vinaigrette dressing over the chopped vegetable mixture and toss well. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Drizzle the remaining dressing over the salad leaves and toss well.

To serve, arrange beds of salad leaves on top of four chilled salad plates. Mound the chopped vegetables on top of the leaves and place a salmon fillet on top of each mound of vegetables. Serve immediately.

(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2016 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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