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FIVE CANDIDATES VIE FOR THREE OPEN SEATS IN HOWELL SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION

Angel Sanchez

Christy Mangano

By Courtney McCann HOWELL – Voters have a range of personalities and levels of experience to choose from as they prepare to vote for who they want to fill the three open seats on the Howell Township School Board on

Ira Thor

Mark Bonjavanni

November 8.

Incumbent Mark Bonjavanni of Salem Hill Road is campaigning together with fellow candidates Laurence Gurman of S. Westfield Road and Angel D. Sanchez of Redwood Road with the goal of being

Laurence Gurman

elected as a block to fill the open seats, which are full, three-year terms.

The other two candidates vying for election are Ira Thor of Madeline Court and Christy Mangano of Snow Chief Court, (Election - See Page 5)

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Trick Or Treating Times

HOWELL – Local municipalities have announced their trick or treating times.

Howell will have trick or treating on October 31. Curfew is 10 p.m. for juveniles.

Farmingdale is having its trick or treating (Halloween - See Page 20)

–Photo by Jennifer Peacock The village werewolf and one of the many zombies populating Allaire’s wooded trail have some fun—or attack each other?—before the evening’s festivities as part of Allaire’s Haunted Hayrides and Haunted Village. Julia P., the werewolf, and sister Quinn P., the zombie, have volunteered for the event for two seasons.

For dates and pricing for the fall events at Allaire, visit allairevillage.org.

Questions Raised About Drinking Water Safety

By Jennifer Peacock and Catherine Galioto NEW JERSEY – He walks Manchester town hall with a cup in his hand. It’s not filled with electrolyte-infused designer water or Hawaiian volcanic water or even the water bottled in Maine.

No, Manchester Public Works director Al Yodakis fills his cup from the municipal water fountains that dot town hall’s hallways.

The town’s water is safe, officials said.

Resident Hank Glen asked officials about a report circulating that the township’s water supply is tainted with Chromium-6, or hexavalent chromium, which the National Toxicology Program reports is carcinogenic when ingested.

The report conducted by the Environmental Working Group out of Washington, D.C., with an office in Oakland, Calif., showed that Chromium-6 is in the drinking water for more than 200 million

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The Environmental Protection Agency ordered that local water utilities test for the compound, and from 2013 to 2015 more than 60,000 water samples were taken across the country. According to EWG, 75 percent of those samples tested positive for Chromium-6.

California, the place where Chromium-6 entered the national consciousness thanks to the Julia Roberts’ 2000 film Erin Brockovich, depicting the real-life battle of contamination in Hinkley, Calif., set the maximum acceptable level of the compound at 0.02 parts per billion. The EPA placed a limit of 0.1 milligrams per liter and up to 100 parts per billion for total chromium.

EWG said one part per billion is about a drop of water in an Olympic-size swimming pool.

“There’s only one state that has a limit [on (Water - See Page 20)

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Group At Odds With School District Over Property Taxes

By Daniel Nee HOWELL – A group of Howell residents, battling what they see as excessive property taxes making their age-restricted community unaffordable, have said the township’s K-8 school district has increased the cost per pupil 21 percent over three years. But the figure has been discounted by school officials, who say state tax data skews the numbers.

The residents are members of the Equestra Tax Committee. Designed as a 55 and over retirement community, the development’s property tax bills – which often exceed $11,000 per unit – have been a bone of contention by residents, who claim their retirements have been upended by the township’s assessment of their properties.

Les Spindell, a member of the group, has compiled statistics which show the budgetary cost per pupil in Howell has risen 21 percent over three years, to the tune of $970 per student.

“Seven percent a year is a big number in terms of cost-per-pupil,” said Spindell.

“We need to know how, going forward, we’re going to keep those increases from occurring in the future.”

During the 2014-15 school year, the last year for which statewide data was available, the average cost per pupil in New Jersey public schools was $19,652, according to data from the state Department of Education. In the Howell district, the average was $20,972, which rose 8 percent from the prior year, when the average cost was $19,386.

The Equestra committee attributed the rise in spending to staffing costs that were up 18.5 percent, administrative costs that rose 28 percent and maintenance costs that rose 44 percent during the three-year period.

School officials said the per-pupil figures do not tell the whole story.

“One of the idiosyncrasies in the state budget software is that it compares one year to the next,” said Ron Sanasac, the district’s (Taxes - See Page 5)

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both of whom previously ran as a writein candidates in 2015.

The experience among the candidates varies. Bonjavanni, a real estate salesma n w it h Coldwell Ba n ker, ser ved on the board from 1999 to 2005 and again from 2014 to the present. Gurman retired from working in the state legislature in a non-partisan capacity, previously served on the board for nine years in the 1980s and 90s. Thor, Mangano and Sanchez meanwhile would all be first-time board members if elected, and all have school children currently in the district.

“I feel we should have more people

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business administrator. “If we look at the trends … the tax levy has gone down over the years. We’ve been well below our area districts.”

Sanasac said the spending that drove up the per-pupil cost was not necessary funded by local property taxpayers. For example, a new roof on one of the district’s buildings contributed to higher spending, but

The Howell Times, October 22, 2016, Page 5 on the board who have children in the district and bring that personal touch,” said Sanchez, a union carpenter with Car penters Local 253. “I want to be part of the process and bring a fresh mindset.”

Some of the issues facing those who are elected include budget management, standardized testing and increasing com munit y par ticipation and t ransparency.

The district reorganization that was approved in April of 2015 also continues to be a hot button issue for this election.

Mangano, a registered nurse with Children’s Specialized Hospital, first ran as a write-in candidate in 2015 out of frustration with what she felt was a lack of consideration for the concerns

of parents over the reorganization plan.

She and Thor, who is the director of athletic communications for New Jersey City University, made the decision to run again this year with a formal campaign to address those concerns.

“A lot of people are still upset about the reconfiguration. I think the trust is broken between our community and our families,” Mangano said. “I want to restore that. I want the community to know that there is someone up there who will work hard for them and listen to them.”

Governor Chris Christie’s Fairness For mula, which he int roduced back during the summer with the premise of providing equal funding for every school district, is also a top-of-mind is-

sue for districts across the state, including Howell. Reviews are mixed among the candidates, with some pointing out it could be beneficial if it means more funding for the Howell school district, while others arg ued whether it was realistic and what it would truly mean for the district.

Bonjavanni expressed concern about the lack of clarity on funding for special education programs like those in the Howell school district, and questioned if this extra funding would truly benefit the district.

“The money that would come to the towns doesn’t have to be ear marked for schools. It’s for tax relief,” Bonjavanni said. “I don’t want tax relief to the detriment of our students.”

40 percent of the cost was funded through state grants.

Other programs, such as the district’s one-to-one laptop program, also increased spending figures, but might not be an annual expense once the program is implemented.

“When we do a big project, such as one to one [computers], the numbers skew one way or the other, whereas they get funded from different sources … than our budgetary expense shows,” Sanasac said.

Board President Timothy O’Brien said

the matter of per-pupil spending would be discussed at a board member retreat and taken up by the body’s finance committee.

Sanasac said at a recent meeting that he is compiling information to better explain the discrepancy between the Equestra residents’ concerns and the actual amount by which tax rates have changed over the years.

For the 2016-17 school year, the Board of Education approved a budget that was reduced by $2.5 million despite a tax levy increase of $2 million, thanks to the increasing cost of mandated testing, deferring capital projects and keeping up with security initiatives. The district is also paying down $5.99 million in debt.

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HOWELL – In an effort to keep parents informed and to facilitate a deeper understanding of what is taking place in the district, school superintendent Joseph Isola said the Howell Township School District has embarked upon a project to create short informational video segments on a regular basis.

The project is called OpenMic@Howell Township Public Schools. These video segments are a “show” where multiple voices will be heard: administrators/educators, parents, Board of Education members, as well as community members.

Episodes can be viewed at openmichtps.com.

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Opinion

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Voting Is Our Responsibility This is not a political challenge or attack, or trying to make a political point or statement!

It is a fervent plea to all Americans and it’s spoken from the heart, to the hearts of each American.

We, the people, are all very tired of all the political pettiness and annoyances and candidates attacking each other and the opposing party instead of telling us what we so desperately need to hear. How is anyone going to fix what is broken, instead of telling us it is not as broken as we know it is, in our country and all over the world. I think this speaks from and for the soul of America.

Hopefully, we all watch the news on TV, read the papers all over the world, or use the Internet. Whatever our tool of information and learning, we all, also, hopefully know the history and backgrounds of all our political candidates, the detailed scandals of the past that cannot be denied, pushed under the rug or lied away with smiles and promises.

We all know what we witness almost daily in our country and our world; it is not pretty, matter of fact it is a lot of hatred, violence, prejudice and just downright ugly and not the world we had hoped for our children and their children and the future, or the world most of us have grown up in. This is our collective heart. We wanted, want, and know we can do so much better.

Our decision in November is a difficult one but a crucial one.

But, we must all be able to look ourselves in the mirror that day and lay our heads on our pillows that night and feel in those hearts that we have made the best, most intelligent, informed decision of our lives. Our futures depend on it.

We should all hope and pray that we have each tried our best to be a part of the solution not a part of the ongoing problem.

We all need to use our right and privilege wisely, whether it be

to vote for our party’s candidate, the opposing party’s candidate or an independent voice of our own choosing. We must put our trust and faith in the voice we think, no, we feel will be the one who will lead our country to the full potential it was meant to be, to the greatness it should be, to be the beacon to the world as it has always been. Please don’t waste that right and privilege or feel it is a waste of time and not vote at all.

That would be the biggest disservice to the country, the world and inevitably to yourself. You cannot put your head in the sand and think that if you don’t vote you can say, “Well, I didn’t vote, so you can’t blame me.” Yes, we can and we will. Be a part of your own history.

We need to believe in ourselves again. To teach our children that all life matters and not that no lives matter as some of the world’s enemies believe.

We must all work hard to stop the hatred and the violence and the bloodshed we see almost daily in our country and our world, putting fear and doubt in the hearts of us and our children. Not just leave it to our leaders, either.

Please cast your ballot. Let your conscience be your guide. Let there be a smile in that mirror on that November day and let your head rest easily on your pillow that night. Please be grateful for that right and privilege and remember those who gave their all to ensure that right and privilege for all of us. It more than a right or a privilege–it is your responsibility.

You owe it to those who sacrificed the ultimate to ensure you that privilege and you owe it to your country and yourself to be your own hero.

God bless you, God bless us all and God bless and help America and the world and keep her safe, secure and sane. Our country, our world is counting on each and every American to do the right thing. Vote!

Judy Bouchér Manchester

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Is There Life Before Death?

Did you know? There is even a World Day for Farmed Animals. It’s observed fittingly on October 2 (Gandhi’s birthday). It’s intended to memorialize the tens of billions of animals abused and killed for food around the world.

My first instinct was to dismiss it. But, I wanted to understand the impact of my diet and my food dollars on others.

Recent undercover investigations showed male baby chicks suffocated in plastic garbage bags or ground to death, laying hens crowded into small wire cages, injured pigs killed by slamming their heads against the concrete floor, and cows skinned and dismembered while still conscious.

As theologians debate whether there is life after death, I wondered whether these animals have a life before death and why I should subsidize these barbaric practices.

I wonder no more, as I have now embraced a plant-based diet - green and yellow veggies, legumes, fruits, nuts, and some grains. Occasionally, I indulge in nutbased cheese or ice cream.

Although I was motivated

Letters To The Editor by compassion for animals, I have since learned that my diet is also great for my health and for the health of our planet.

Henry Traconi Toms River

Use Our Freedoms Each Election Day Apart and alone in the lobby of Manchester Town Hall is a ‘Chair of Honor’ flanked by the American and POW flags honoring our service men and women who never returned from the fields of combat. It stands there as a memento to their sacrifice.

Every day, visitors to this facility see this empty chair and are reminded of the 91,000 missing service men and women since WWI— all MIA’s.

They voted for our freedom to vote with their lives.

We, the survivors, should feel compelled to use that freedom every election day by casting our vote. In the voting booth, with just a flick of your finger you have fulfilled an obligation that was given to all of us by their spilt blood.

Ballots, not bullets, determine who leads our Country, State, City or Town. Our vote counts as much as the President’s, the multi-billionaires’ or those living in

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homeless shelters. We are all equal in the voting booth.

We, the citizens of Manchester, like citizens of towns throughout the entire nation, will this Election Day determine who and how and what direction we will move onto. Think hard and clear as to whom you choose. It is your choice, given to you by the blood of our warriors who were never to return to “Our Land of Liberty.” Your vote is a thank you for their sacrifice.

Charles L. Frattini Councilman, Manchester Township

Troglodytic Misogyny Donald Trump unleashes a litany of loutish comments about women and then lightly dismisses them as mere “locker room” banter.

When I was a younger man I was active in several sports: football, basketball, and baseball. Consequently I spent a good deal of time in many different locker rooms.

I do not recall ever hearing language that even approached Trump’s for sheer crudity and troglodytic misogyny.

Real men do not talk that way Michael J Doherty Berkeley

Yet Another Article In yet another article about Mr. Trump’s behavior prior to his becoming a candidate for the presidency, it is nauseating to me; however, no more so than Mrs. Clinton’s husband who was impeached for a particular intern.

This intern whom I shall not name was not the only other woman in the former president’s life. According to people in Arkansas, Mr. Clinton while serving in public office there, began his philandering and before the public’s eye, he walked with his wife and daughter out of our White House - I remember that day vividly.

So if Mr. Trump is truly

repentant about past dallies, shouldn’t we base our vote on what he can do for the country now.

This is not to say I will or will not vote for Mr. Trump but isn’t this episode in his life like calling the kettle black while the pot is just as black. Ah yes, please let us all think about the future and which candidate would recommend a fair Supreme Court justice and more.

I look at the choices and for me, it’s not a pretty picture either way but I’m also tired of the Clintons who’ve been in Washington what seems like forever so I believe I’ll go with one of the other non-famous parties.

I do think Mr. Trump would put the right people in the right places but I, like many of you, am just sick and tired of this election... time will tell.

Bette Kooreman Whiting

What Can 23 Cents Buy? On the state Legislature’s 23-cent gas tax increase along with a host of tax cuts, the increase in the gas tax revenue should enable a number of positive things to happen in New Jersey, but only if state leaders commit to the following: Manage the Transportation Trust Fund Responsibly.

Past management practices of the fund have allowed excessive borrowing and borrowing for short-term improvements. This has had the unfortunate result that all of the revenue going into the fund is now being used to pay debt service on projects that have already happened, leaving no funds for future projects. The Legislat u re and executive branch must resist the urge to approve a f lurry of new-capacity projects funded by new debt, and instead ensure that a majority of the new funding go toward a pay-as-you-go system for maintenance and repairs.

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GCU’s Critical Concerns 2016 Examines Women’s Education And Empowerment Worldwide

LAKEWOOD – Women’s global education and empowerment are among the many topics students, faculty, authors, and artists will explore during Georgian Court University’s Critical Concerns 2016 observance, held on campus now through November 11.

For the past decade, GCU has hosted Critical Concerns events reflecting the Sisters of Mercy’s critical concerns—the earth, immigration, nonviolence, racism, and women.

This year, more than a dozen GCU events focus on Women’s Voices in the Jubilee Year of Mercy, the theme selected by Georgian Court organizers.

“GCU faculty member Cynthia Ninivaggi, Ph.D., chaired the committee that worked for more than a year to develop this insightful and thought-provoking program,” said Evelyn Saul Quinn, GCU vice president for mission integration. “Critical Concerns 2016 features world-renowned authorities on the profound challenges women face today obtaining what many consider a fundamental right—an education. Participants will discover that many women throughout the world still have to fight and even risk their lives just to obtain an education. This is true both in developing counties as well as right here in the United States.”

The observance of Critical Concerns 2016 is timely as it comes just weeks after the White House launched “Let Girls Learn,” its latest international advocacy initiative. Locally, GCU will explore related issues with the input of featured speakers, filmmakers, and educators, including: Mary Louise Miller, RSM, J.D., principal of The Sisters Academy of New Jersey in Asbury Park, will present on November 8, at 2 p.m.

Sister Mary Louise’s school is dedicated to educating girls from economically challenged families and providing them with the tools to gain access into and success in private high schools and universities. Sister Mary Louise will explore the components of a comprehensive education and its impact on women from a socioeconomically depressed environment.

GCU faculty will discuss Girl Rising, the thought-provoking film from Academy Award-nominated director Richard E. Robbins. The movie features nine unforgettable

girls living in developing countries who confronted tremendous challenges and overcame nearly impossible odds to pursue their dreams—film screening and discussion are slated for November 9 at 11:30 a.m.

Oren Rudavsky, producer/director of To Educate a Girl, will examine what it takes for a girl to obtain an education in Nepal and Uganda, two poverty-stricken countries guided by the United Nations’ global initiative to provide equal access to education for all girls.

To Educate a Girl will be screened at 6 p.m. and followed by a Q&A with Mr. Rudavsky at 7:30 p.m. on November 9.

Mary Mihelic will discuss her Running Girl series of paintings, inspired by the more than 50 Nigerian schoolgirls who made a split-second decision to run for their lives when Boko Haram terrorists attacked their school on April 14, 2014. Ms. Milhelic’s presentation will be held November 10 at 2 p.m. Her Running Girl artwork will be displayed at GCU through November.

Jenny Nordberg, author of The Underground Girls of Kabul: In Search of Hidden Resistance in Afghanistan, will talk about her book exposing “bacha posh”—the practice of girls masquerading as boys for their entire childhood in order to escape being imprisoned at home and forbidden to attend school. Her presentation and book signing are scheduled for November 11 at 9:30 a.m.

“This year Critical Concerns will extend beyond our traditional weeklong program,” added Ms. Quinn, whose office is coordinating the events. “GCU, in conjunction with Ocean County College’s Grunin Center for the Performing Arts and the Ocean County Library, will jointly present Beyond the Classroom & Critical Concerns: Global Education for Women. Many of the above programs will be offered on both campuses.”

Numerous Critical Concerns 2016 programs will be offered by educators as well as GCU students. Most sessions are free and all are open to the public.

Learn more and register for individual events listed at bit.ly/GCU_CritcalConcerns or call the Office of Mission Integration at 732-9872303.

Recreation Commission Meetings

FARMINGDALE – The Farmingdale Recreation Commission meets on the second Tuesday of every month at the Community Center on Asbury Avenue at 7:30 p.m. All

are welcome.

For more information, visit facebook.com/ pages/Farmingdale-Recreation-Commission/346265432141181.

Concert In The Gallery

FREEHOLD – Freehold Art Gallery will host a “Concert in the Gallery,” featuring live music

by Neil Nappe on October 28. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m.

Tickets are $15 per person. Light hors d’oeuvres will be served. BYOB. For tickets, contact the box office at 908614-6195 or freeholdartgallery@gmail.com.

BlueClaws Fall Flea Market

LAKEWOOD – The BlueClaws Annual Fall Flea Market will be October 23 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

There will be more than 150 vendors in the

parking lot. Crafts, second hand items, antiques, and much more will be sold. Food will be available. There will be inflatables open for the kids as well.

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Freehold Borough Halloween

FREEHOLD BOROUGH – It’s Jack-O-Lantern Night at the Hall of Records, Main Street from 6 to 8 p.m. on October 22. Artists young and old have the opportunity to vie for trophies for best carved pumpkins. All pumpkins are lit and displayed on the steps of the Hall of Records. It’s really awesome. A DJ will engage the younger artists in games such as mummy contest and limbo. Everyone who enters gets a goody bag. Snacks are offered.

On October 29 is the Scarecrow Competition.

To date, residents on 21 borough streets have committed to entering the contest. Frames are delivered to the residents and they decorate them.

On October 30 the costume parade steps-off

from the Raceway parking lot off Manalapan Avenue. Judging is from noon to 12:45 p.m., and the parade starts at 1 p.m. The day will have floats, fire trucks, hay wagons, a bagpiper, six Regional high school bands, pooches in costume, and costumed children and adults.

The parade winds through several side streets to Main Street and ends at the Hall of Records, where light snacks will be offered and trophies presented to winners in a variety of age groups, including the pooches. The Scarecrow contest winners are also announced.

All these events are free.

Visit freeholdspooktacular.com for more information.

Upcoming Parent Events

FREEHOLD – Freehold Intermediate School will host two upcoming events for parents.

Hidden in Plain Sight: This program will educate parents on things they may find in their child’s room, book bags, vehicles and other places that could indicate involvement in risky behavior. The presentation will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on October 26 in the FIS Art Room. Doug Collier, a retired

DEA agent, will give the talk.

Coffee with the Counselor: Social media trends and apps will be discussed with district counselors. Translator will be available.

This talk will take place from 9 to 10 a.m. on December 8 in the school’s guidance office.

To register, contact school counselor Heather Elkin at helkin@freeholdboro.k12.nj.us or 732-761-2159.

The school is located at 280 Park Ave.

Choristers Annual Concert

LAKEWOOD – On November 5 and 6 at the Leisure Village East Choristers will perform their annual concert in Barton Hall at Leisure Village East, Shorrock Road.

They are under the direction of the entertaining and talented Steve Berger. The

theme is “My Generation.”

The performances are 7 p.m. November 5 and 2 p.m. on November 6.

Tickets are $6 and may be purchased at the door.

For more information, call Rosemary Robertson at 732-965-5333.

BOE Meeting

FARMINGDALE – The Farmingdale Board of Education will have its next meeting on October 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the school’s media center, 49 Academy St. For more information, visit farmingdaleschool.com.

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–Photo courtesy Howell First Aid and Rescue Squad HOWELL – In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Howell First Aid and Rescue Squad painted the trim of one of its rigs pink.

“I Voted” Social Media Initiative

FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Clerk’s Office has created an “I Voted” Facebook profile picture overlay for the upcoming election on November 8.

This overlay is a free and temporary banner that appears over your Facebook profile picture stating “I Voted” with a voting check mark.

This profile overlay is not just for voters who go to the polls on Election Day. Voters who

vote by mail, fax, or email are also encouraged to use the profile overlay picture, once they have sent their ballots to the County Board of Elections.

In order to install the profile overlay, visit Facebook.com/MonmouthCountyClerk and click the blue “Use App” button under the page’s cover photo.

For assistance, email Jennifer.Collins@ co.monmouth.nj.us.

Diabetes Self-Management Series

LONG BRANCH – Monmouth Medical Center will hold a diabetes self-management series on Fridays, October 28, November 4 and 11 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.; or Mondays, October 24, 31 and November 7 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Guests will learn how to manage diabetes by attending this four-session diabetes education program focusing on diet, nutrition, glucose monitoring, medications, meal plans, prevention and treatment of diabetes complications, dining out and benefits of exercise.

The program is taught by a registered nurse and a registered dietitian/certified diabetes educator.

It will be held at The Center for Diabetes Education at Monmouth Medical Center, located at 300 Second Avenue in Long Branch.

For information and to register for classes, call 732-923-5025.

Program attendees will need a doctor’s prescription and will be billed to Medicare or insurance carrier.

Brookdale Community College Haunted Theater

LINCROFT – The Brookdale Community College Haunted Theater will host a haunted house October 22, 23, 28, 29 and 30 from 7 to 10:30 p.m. and kids tours October 22, 23, 29 and 30.

General admission is $12. Staff, seniors and

alumni cost $10. Children 17 and younger cost $8. Students with ID cost $5.

The event will be held rain or shine.

For more information, call 732-224-2411 or visit brookdalehauntedtheater.com.

Time Flies

FREEHOLD – The Freehold Art Gallery presents “Time Flies,” to celebrate its first anniversary. The exhibit runs through November 6.

Fall hours are noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday

through Saturday; 6:30 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.

The gallery is located at 74 West Main St. For more information, call 908-614-6195 or visit facebook.com/freeholdartgallery.

Liberty Oak Chorus

FREEHOLD – Liberty Oak Chorus invites women to sing with them during the holiday season for their show on December 4.

Rehearsals are 7 to 10 p.m. every Thursday

starting October 27 and running through December 1.

For more information, call Eileen at 856-5204968 or visit libertyoakchorus.org.

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What To Know About New Developments In Alzheimer’s Disease And Dementia Treatment

By Joshua J. Raymond, MD Focus At Centrastate Medical Center Is On

FREEHOLD – The odds are that you know or will know someone who suffers from dementia.

After all, an estimated 1 in 6 women, and 1 in 10 men who live past the age of 55 will develop dementia during their lifetime. This disease robs one’s quality of life during their golden years, causing non-reversible loss of memory, language, executive functioning, personality traits, and the ability to perform everyday activities.

Of these individuals, about 70 percent suffer from the most common and recognized type of dementia, namely Alzheimer’s disease—a progressive form that destroys brain cells and slowly degenerates memory, thinking, behavior and basic bodily functions. The facts and figures related to Alzheimer’s are staggering. In 2016, there are about 5.4 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s and someone new in the U.S. develops the disease about every 66 seconds. In fact, today, it is recognized as the sixth leading cause of death among U.S. adults, killing more individuals than breast and prostate cancer combined. These numbers will only continue to rise with the aging of our U.S. population.

Yet, despite the visibility and impact, there is no known cure for Alzheimer’s. It is the only disease among the top 10 causes of death in America that cannot be cured. Still-emerging treatments, therapies and medications can at best delay the onset and progression and may help with cognitive and behavioral symptoms.

But, as with all life-threatening diseases, hope remains eternal.

New Treatments And Drugs – Long Way To Go, But Progress Researchers continue to look for ways to alter the course of Alzheimer’s and improve the quality of life for those afflicted. There are hundreds of clinical trials underway nationwide focused on Alzheimer’s. Some of the first promising therapies in decades are coming to the fore, and such Alzheimer’s and related dementia research is critical. This is particularly true when you consider that new drugs take years to produce from concept to market.

In terms of medications, there truly is no reliable way to reverse dementia and Alzheimer’s.

None of the pharmacologic treatments available today will stop the damage of brain neutrons that cause Alzheimer’s disease. However, about half of those patients who take the drugs have shown signs of slowing symptoms and have gained comfort, improved cognitive functioning and restored dignity for a period of time.

There are few FDA-approved drugs to treat Alzheimer’s—acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (such as galantamine, rivastigmine and donepezil) for mild to moderate cases, and Namenda®, memantine prescribed for those with moderate to severe conditions. They help certain brain transmissions involved with memory, and are able to temporarily slow the clock, boosting short-term memory for a time by increasing the amount of chemicals called neurotransmitters in the brain. These medications, however, do not stop the disease’s relentless advancement in the brain or treat the underlying causes of Alzheimer’s.

Detection And Awareness Although the onset of Alzheimer’s disease cannot yet be stopped, researchers believe an early diagnosis can allow a person the opportunity to live well with the disease for as long as possible and plan for the future. Early detection is key, diagnosing the disease earlier and more accurately before symptoms even appear, especially for at-risk individuals.

Across the CentraState Healthcare System, we are focused on Alzheimer’s disease and all forms of dementia, and have made strong efforts, particularly in the area of awareness and education for those afflicted or at risk, and their caregivers. This is one of my primary areas of focus as a geriatrician within the Family Medicine Center at CentraState Medical Center, and as medical director for The Manor Health & Rehabilitation Center. I also treat residents at our senior living community, Applewood, and at CentraState’s assisted living residence, Monmouth Crossing. For individuals with special needs, including memory-related disorders, Monmouth Crossing features Heritage Corner, a dedicated living environment with amenities designed to maximize independence. Monmouth Crossing is a member of the Alzheimer’s Association of New Jersey.

CentraState is also proud of the work being done here by Dr. Zeeshan Khan. Dr. Khan decided to stay local and do his residency and Geriatric Fellowship at CentraState and he is conducting research on non-pharmacologic interventions—such as music therapy and pet therapy—to help with dementia behaviors. The importance of these interventions is recognized at the CentraState long-term care facilities and many behavioral intervention programs are in place. Evidence supports these programs can improve the health of our elderly patients by decreasing behavioral symptoms such as depression and anxiety.

People find the changes in behavior caused by Alzheimer’s to be the most challenging and distressing aspect. In early stages, people may experience irritability, anxiety and/or depression. In later stages, other symptoms may include anger, aggression, emotional distress, physical outbursts, restlessness and delusions.

Centrastate Medical Center: The Only Memory Screening Site In Central New Jersey CentraState Medical Center is proud to have been recently selected by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) as one of only 11 memory screening sites in New Jersey, and the only site in Monmouth County. CentraState will administer memory screenings and provide educational materials about memory concerns, brain health and successful aging to anyone experiencing warning signs of Alzheimer’s or dementia. These screenings are non-invasive and quick, consisting of questions and tasks designed to gauge memory, language and thinking skills. In fact, a recent study suggests that memory screenings may detect cognitive impairment up to 18 years prior to clinical diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.

CentraState Medical Center’s Physician Finder offers an extensive roster of highly skilled, board-certified doctors, including geriatricians.

Search by name, location or area of specialty, by visiting centrastate.com/physicians or by calling 866-CENTRA7 (866-236-8727).

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Transit. Transit-oriented development is one of the biggest economic drivers i n t he st ate. Compa n ies across t he cou nt r y are increasingly interested in locating near transit stations and New Jersey is well positioned to take advantage of this trend. In addition, t housa nd s of r iders use NJ Tra nsit every day and demand is increasing, which means less wear and tear on our roads and reduced traffic congestion.

The state must increase the capital funding that goes to transit projects, including figuring out how to pay our share of the cross-Hudson rail tunnel.

Fund Transit Operations Permanently.

The state contributes approximately $300 million per year from the general fund toward NJ Transit operations, since Transportation Trust Fund money cannot be used for this purpose. Given the large tax cuts that are part of the gas tax compromise legislation, it is unclear where the state will make spending cuts to offset the reduced revenue.

The state must ensure that NJ Transit operating dollars are preserved in the annual budget and identify a dedicated

The Howell Times, October 22, 2016, Page 11 funding source for ongoing operations.

Target Road Funds for Biggest Benefit. Aside from transit projects, the st ate need s ver y few new- capacit y infrastructure projects. The backlog of maintenance and repair projects should be the state’s singular priority. In order to prioritize these projects further, the state should look at supporting projects that will enjoy the highest per-capita use. The state must re-com mit to a “fix-it-first” approach and incorporate per-capita use when making difficult decisions.

Does New Jersey need a gas tax?

Yes. Is the current size of the gas tax increase appropriate? It’s a good start.

Will this gas tax create a tr uly sustainable Transpor tation Tr ust Fund?

We don’t know. We need to know how this money is going to be spent, that the tax cuts won’t have u nintended consequences and that the f inancial structure of the trust fund will be sustainable, so that the state’s residents and businesses aren’t asked for another increase in a few years to pay down the state’s credit-card balance.

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HHS Awards Funding To Help Protect Health Sector Against Cyber Threats

WASHINTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded cooperative agreements totaling $350,000 to strengthen the ability of health care and public health sector partners to respond to cybersecurity threats. The agreements will foster the development of a more vibrant cyber information sharing ecosystem within the health care and public health sector.

HHS’ Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) awarded a cooperative agreement to the National Health Information Sharing and Analysis Center (NH-ISAC) of Ormond Beach, Florida to provide cybersecurity information and education on cyber threats to healthcare sector stakeholders.

HHS’ Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) awarded a cooperative agreement to NH-ISAC to help build the infrastructure necessary to disseminate cyber threat information securely to healthcare partners.

“These agreements mark a critical first step toward addressing the growing threat cybersecurity poses to the health care and public health sector,” said Dr. Nicole Lurie, HHS’ assistant secretary for preparedness and response. “Creating a more robust exchange about cybersecurity threats will help the industry prevent, detect and respond to these threats and better protect patients’ privacy and personally identifiable information.”

“The security of electronic health information is foundational to our increasingly digitized health system,” said Dr. Vindell Washington, national coordinator for health information technology. “This funding will help healthcare organizations of all sizes more easily and effectively share information about cyber threats and responses in order to protect their data and the health of their patients.”

Security breaches and ransomware attacks on the healthcare system have been on the rise in recent years, as has the average cost associated with these

attacks. Today, the cost of cybersecurity breaches averages $3.8 million per attack, according to a recent study exit disclaimer icon. While some healthcare entities have adequate resources to contract with information sharing and analysis organizations that could to inform them about cyber incidents, smaller healthcare entities often do not.

Through a streamlined cyber threat information sharing process, HHS will be able to send cyber threat information to a single entity, which then will share that information widely to support the full range of stakeholders. This approach helps ensure that smaller health care providers have the information they need to take appropriate action.

The agreements also will help build the capacity of NH-ISAC to receive cyber threat information from member healthcare entities. Information about any system breaches and ransomware attacks will be relayed through a more robust cyber information sharing environment, as will information about steps healthcare entities should take to protect their health information technology systems.

ASPR leads HHS in preparing the nation to respond to and recover from adverse health effects of emergencies, supporting communities’ ability to withstand adversity, strengthening health and response systems, and enhancing national health security. To learn more about ASPR, visit the HHS public health and medical emergency website, phe.gov.

ONC is the principal federal entity charged with coordination of nationwide efforts to implement and use the most advanced health information technology and the electronic exchange of health information. To learn more about ONC, visit HealthIT.gov.

HHS is the principal federal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.

Local Roller Derby League Ongoing Recruitment

MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Central Jersey Roller Vixens welcome women from the Monmouth County area to join this flattrack roller derby league and learn to play an exciting, full-contact sport at weekly practices in Middletown and Aberdeen.

The only requirements members must meet are these: they must be at least 18 years old and have proof of health insurance. New recruits are welcome to borrow protective gear during initial practices.

The Central Jersey Roller Vixens accept skaters regardless of experience level.

League mates and coaches offer training and support as you learn the skills and rules of women’s flat-track roller derby at the team practices.

The league currently has an open door policy where everyone is welcome and training is provided.

In addition to skaters, the Central Jersey Roller Vixens welcome men and women to join as referees and league volunteers.

The Central Jersey Roller Vixens host home games at Tab Ramos in Aberdeen, and have community and promotional events in locations around Red Bank and Bay Shore area.

Be sure to check out this exciting sport as the league welcomes new skaters.

To learn more about the Central Jersey Roller Vixens, visit centraljerseyrollervixens. com.

To join a practice, please email vixensrecruiting@ yahoo.com.

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MCHD Medical Reserve Corps

MON MOU T H COU N T Y – T he Medical Reser ve Cor ps (MRC) was fou nded by the federal gover n ment shortly after 9/11. The national system brings together people who have skills related to health care as well as citizen volunteers. They serve as a team during times of emergency or need in their own community. MRC units are trained and prepared to respond to emergencies and they provide education, outreach and various health services throughout the year. They function as part of their local emergency preparedness teams.

MRC units supplement existing emergency and public health resources and agencies such as Red Cross, local public health, fire, police, and ambulance services. The result is a collaborative effort that is prepared for large scale public health crises. Each MRC conducts its role in the way that best suits the unique challenges for its area. In addition members can also choose to support communities in need in another area of the state or country, as many did during hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

The Medical Reserve Corps program office is headquartered in the Office of the Assist ant Secret ar y for Pre pared ness and Response (ASPR)/ U. S. Department of Health and Human Ser vices. It functions as a clearinghouse for information and best practices to help communities establish, implement and maintain MRC units across the nation. The MRC Program Office sponsors an annual leadership conference, hosts a website, and coordinates with local, state, regional and national organizations and agencies to help communities achieve their local visions for public health and emergency preparedness. For more infor mation about the MRC program, please visit the national website at medicalreservecorps.gov.

Volunteers who wish to deploy as Federal volunteers can find out more info by clicking on the menu choice called MRC Deployment.

The Monmouth County Health Dep a r t m e nt i s c u r r e nt ly lo o k i n g fo r additional volunteers for our response team. In order to build a medical/administrative support team in the case of a large response, a variety of backgrounds are needed. The health department is looking for nurses, physicians, physician assistants, crisis counselors, and t ranslators. General volu nteers for support services are also needed.

Volunteers must be 18 years old, live or work in Monmouth County, and be a U.S. Citizen.

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I like saying ‘I told you so’ because it means you got my help years ahead of everyone else. And in this case, it’s about headaches and migraines, and how this condition is tied to hypothyroidism and thyroid hormone insufficiencies. Because headaches and thyroid disease is not life-threatening, there isn’t a lot of focus or research on it, but either condition can leave you disabled, impair relationships and reduce your ability to work or play with your children.

Six years after I first told you this, we have a new and very large study that was printed in the September 2016 issue of a highly respected publication, The Journal of Head and Face Pain. I’ll nutshell it for you here.

Researchers followed over 8,000 people for 20 years. They tracked vital statistics such as frequency of headaches and migraines as well as biomarkers of thyroid disease. What they found is exactly what I told you in two of my books, Thyroid Healthy, and also Headache Free…that is people with migraines, clusters and tension headaches almost always have hypothyroidism.

Hypothyroidism is when your body fails to produce adequate amounts of thyroid hormone, or perhaps it produces it, but your cells can’t take it in and put it to use. Symptoms of low thyroid include anxiety, mood swings, weight gain or inability to lose weight, dry skin, hair loss, poor eyebrow and eyelash growth,

irregular menstrual cycles and the feeling of always being cold. Your hair may be thinner than it used to be, and you’re clean out of energy. Maybe you look pale, sleep fitfully or not at all, or you eat like a bird and still gain weight.

If you have these symptoms, you might have low thyroid hormone levels regardless of what your lab tests say. If you take a medication for cholesterol, for example a statin, those drugs may raise your risk for hypothyroidism, so then after a few months of taking a statin your cholesterol numbers look good, but you feel tired, weak, and heavier. I told you about that little problem 7 years ago.

Anyway, researchers from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine did a great job monitoring these folks, and what they’ve noticed could help you. People with pre-existing headaches have a 21 percent higher risk of having hypothyroidism, if you have migraines, your risk for thyroid disease is about 41 percent greater than the norm.

If you have headaches or migraines, your thyroid levels need to be checked properly. The labs I want you to take and a better set of reference ranges (because the ones on your lab report are old), can be emailed to you if you sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com.

If you live in chronic pain or despair I really want to assure you that there is help out there, it’s often something simple, and regardless of your headache, there are solutions. Please don’t give up.

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2016 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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The Cancer Support Community (CSC) at Monmouth Medical Center invites all individuals impacted by a cancer diagnosis to attend Self-Care and The Art of the Doctor Appointment to learn tools and techniques to help balance energy and manage stress and anxiety relating to doctor’s appointments.

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In the past you may have made an appointment with your attorney to prepare a Last Will and Testament and Living Will, however, you may not realize the importance and convenience of a Power of Attorney. A Power of Attorney can be crucial during a time of disability. Additionally, a Power of Attorney can be useful if you are on vacation and unable to perform simple everyday decisions. A Power of Attorney can be useful for people of all ages.

A Power of Attorney enables you to identify a trusted family member or close friend as Attorney-in-Fact.

The power of the Attorney-in-Fact is determined by the type of Power of Attorney that you execute.

A Durable Power of At tor ney grants another person the ability to act on your behalf, regardless of illness. The scope of the Durable Power of At tor ney can be ver y broad encompassing all financial, banking and personal decisions. For example, this Power of Attorney allows the Attorney-in-Fact to pay bills, borrow money, complete tax, medical and other forms for you. In addition, you may name an Alternate Attorney-in-Fact, if your first choice is unable or unavailable to act on your behalf.

In contrast, a Limited Power of Attorney is very narrow in scope. This would limit the Attorney-in-Fact’s author it y to act on you r behalf

only if you become disabled. While this document is executed prior to the onset of a disability, it can only be used if and when, but not before you become disabled.

In order for the Limited Power of Attorney to become effective, you may need a physician’s written report to confirm you are disabled and unable to manage your personal and financial affairs.

You may need a Power of Attorney if you are out-of-state or country on vacation, and require someone to act on your behalf. For instance, you may appoint a family member, close friend or your attorney as Attorney-in-Fact to complete a real estate closing. In this case the Power of Attorney would specifically outline the purpose, time period and extent of the Attorney-in-Fact’s authority.

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Monmouth County Tourism Fall Events

MONMOUTH COUNTY – Monmouth County Tourism has events scheduled for the rest of 2016. For more information and events, visit the Monmouth County Tourism Calendar of Events at tourism.visitmonmouth.com or call 800-523-2587.

Now through 30: The Glow: Jack-O-Lantern Experience at Monmouth Park.

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November 26: Keyport Tree Lighting.

November 27: Bradley Beach Tree Lighting.

December 2: Belmar Christmas Tree Lighting.

December 3: Spring Lake Christmas Inn Tour.

December 3, 10, 16, 17: Allaire Christmas Lantern Tours.

December 3: Count Basie Holiday Doo Wop. December 4, 11, 18: Christmas at Allaire.

December 11, 12: Ocean Grove Victorian Holiday Festival.

December 31: New Year’s Eve with Southside Johnny.

Neo-Latino: Critical Mass On Exhibition

LINCROFT – Neo-Latino: Critical Mass on Exhibition will be on display through November 6 at the Monmouth Museum, 765 Newman Springs Rd. The gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.

General admission is $8 per person. Members of the museum are free.

Ricardo Fonseca’s art is in conjunction with the stunning exhibit at Monmouth Museum, dealing with today’s pivotal time and change, socio-political Latino/a experience.

Guest artists with roots/ties to Spain, Mexico, Peru, Ecuador, Cuba, Argentina, Dominican Republic, Colombia, Puerto Rico and Portugal will also be display. The art exhibit is called ‘Critical Mass.’

For more information, visit monmouthmuseum. org.

Is It A Cold Or Flu

EATONTOWN – Monmouth Medical Center will host a program, “Is it a cold or flu?” on October 26 from 1 to 2 p.m.

With flu and cold season arriving, it is important to know the signs and symptoms of both.

RuthAnn Ruhnke, RN, will explore the myths and facts of cold and flu treatment and discover what really prevents a cold and flu.

The presentation will take place in the SCAN classroom in the lower level of the Monmouth Mall, located on Route 35 and 36 in Eatontown.

Registration is required by calling 732542-1326.

The program is free.

Tricky Tray For Husky House

MIDDLETOWN – Husky House, a nonprofit dog rescue group, is hosting a Tricky Tray on November 5 at Jaques Excusive Caterer, 500 Palmer Ave. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Admission is $55 and includes a full dinner, coffee, tea and dessert.

Prizes and raffle are available.

All proceeds will benefit Husky House.

For more information, visit huskyhouse. org.

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NEW JERSEY – Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) forestry contractors are scheduled to trim trees in more than 60 municipalities through October as part of the company’s ongoing efforts to maintain proper clearances around electrical equipment to help protect against tree-related outages.

Since the beginning of the year, work has been completed on more than 2,000 circuit miles as part of JCP&L’s approximately $28

JCP&L Continues Tree Trimming million tree trimming program for 2016.

An additional 1,400 miles are expected to be completed by year-end.

JCP&L’s tree trimming program is conducted by certified forestry experts under the company’s direction.

In Ocean County, the work will be taking place in Brick, Jackson, Lakehurst, Lakewood, Manchester and Toms River.

In Monmouth County, the work will be taking place in Howell, as well as Aberdeen,

Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Englishtown, Freehold Borough and Township, Hazlet, Holmdel, Interlaken, Keansburg, Keyport, Manalapan, Matawan, Middletown, Neptune City and Township, Ocean, Tinton Falls, Union Beach and Wall.

JCP&L regularly trims or removes trees and conducts other vegetation management work along its electric distribution lines on a four-year cycle to help reduce tree-related outages. The company’s certified forestry

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Chromium-6], and they set their limit at 10 parts per billion,” councilman Craig Wallis said. “So we’re even lower than them. …

We’re so far below [the federal regulations], I’m not even sure why it became an issue.”

Manchester’s water supply was tested between August 19, 2014 and June 16, 2015.

According to EWG, the township averaged 0.99 parts per billion of the compound, with water samples showing a range of 0.0 to 0.18. Those numbers exceed what California scientists deemed negligible Chromium-6 intake but are well below what the EPA considers safe.

The environmental group said the figures were provided by Manchester Township, which has an eastern and western service area.

Only Pine Lake Park tested at 0.0.

“Others towns in Ocean County were listed. We’re number one,” Glen said. “What is the township doing to try to alleviate chromium from the water?”

Yodakis said he was not familiar with the report or why it was prepared.

“I can’ comment to the validity of the report. Our numbers in it were correct. As to why we have the highest levels in the county, I quite honestly don’t know that that’s true. Maybe we do,” Yodakis said. “I can tell you that our levels are way under any EPA or DEP requirements. Chromium-6, the maximum level, is 100 parts per billion, which is a very small amount. We are 0.2

parts per billion. …Our water is safe. It’s meets all federal and state standards.”

Chromium-6 is classified as an “unregulated contaminant” under the EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Act, meaning the Act lacks any health-based standards for the contaminants. Other unregulated contaminants being tested for include chlorate, cobalt, strontium and vanadium.

According to the eastern service area’s 2015 report, Chromium-6 was found at 0.1 parts per billion, with an acceptable range of no trace to 0.3 parts per billion. The western service area’s 2015 report, as well as the Lacey Road Water System report, does not include any testing information for unregulated contaminants, though that area was likely not up for study under EPA guidelines.

The reports state that all federal and state drinking water standards were met.

Yodakis said the township continues to exam ways to clean contaminants from the water supply, but those options are very costly.

“As for right now, the drinking water is safe. It meets all requirements,” he said.

According to the Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry, “Electroplating, leather tanning, and textile industries release relatively large amounts of chromium in surface waters. Leaching from topsoil and rocks is the most important natural source of chromium entry into bodies of water. Solid wastes from chromate-processing facilities, when disposed of improperly in landfills, can be sources

of contamination for groundwater, where the chromium residence time might be several years.”

Yodakis said Manchester gets water from both deep and shallow wells. The deeper wells come from the Raritan aquafer and the shallow from the Cohansey. The main producing wells are the deep wells. He said there are no traces of Chromium-6 in the Raritan, where the majority of the township’s water comes from. The shallow wells from the Cohansey do have traces, he said.

He does not know why one has traces and the other doesn’t.

In its independent report released September 21, EWG showed the Chromium-6 levels in water tests, allowing site visitors to search via ZIP Code for their water supply’s levels.

Locally, the averages include: Barnegat Township Water and Sewer, 0.059 ppb; Beachwood, 0.07 ppb; Brick MUA, 0.009ppb; Jackson MUA, 0.042 ppb; Lacey MUA, 0.033 ppb.

Manchester Township Water Utility, 0.099 ppb average; Manchester Township Western Service area, 0.071 ppb average.

Stafford-Beach Haven West, 0.047 ppb; Ocean Twp. (Waretown) MUA, 0.083 ppb.

Regional water service areas, such as Suez, include: Aqua NJ Eastern, 0.085 ppb; NJ American Water Coastal North, 0.048; United Water (now Suez) Toms River, 0.072 ppb.

For more information, visit ewg.org/ research/chromium-six-found-in-us-tapwater.

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on October 31, all day. A curfew of 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. is in place from October 26 to November 1.

Jackson will have its trick or treating on October 31. No curfew was announced.

Freehold Township will be having a Safe Candy Trick or Treat on October 27 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Municipal Building Complex. Between October 28 and November 1, there is a curfew of 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. for anyone younger than 18.

A large-scale trick-or-treating event is again sponsored this year through the PBA and PAL organizations in Howell.

“Trunk or Treat” comes to the Howell Target parking lot on October 27 from 6 to 8 p.m.

The aim of trunk or treat event is to promote safe trick or treating. Besides the handout of candy, there is also a costume contest for attendees and also vendors will be available.

To become a vendor, contact the Howell PAL at 732-919-2825.

Spaghetti Dinner HOWELL – The Ocean County Roughnecks MC will hold its annual Spaghetti Dinner from 4 to 9 p.m. on October 22 at the Howell Township First Aid Squad, 16 Kent Rd. Adults eat for $10, children for $7, and children younger than 5 eat free.

The proceeds go toward the support of the K9 unit at the Howell Township Police Department.

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Dear Joel, I have a son who has learning and behavior issues. It has been suggested to me that he attend a therapeutic school. I have been doing my research and am terrified by the price per year. There is no way that I can afford even a year of that education. Additionally what I am finding out is that many of these schools are located on the West Coast. Any suggestions?

Answer: Every child in New Jersey is entitled to an education. There are therapeutic schools throughout the entire country. Some of the schools can cost $100,000 including room and board.Virtually no one can afford those high dollar amounts.

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Professional Profile Juvenate Medical Wellness & Rejuvenation

“Sunita Mann, MD Treats the Patient First... Not the Disease”

Sunita Mann, MD - Functional Medicine Specialist Functional Medicine is a fundamentally new way of thinking about health and disease and puts the power of being healthy back in the patient’s hands, in a partnership with their doctor.

Dr. Sunita Mann has a favorite quote that embodies her philosophy of medicine: As Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine said, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.”

As a doctor that practices a relatively new field of medicine known as Functional Medicine, Dr. Mann places a heavy emphasis on eating healthy foods. This brand of medicine seeks to reveal the root cause of chronic health issues by looking at the patient’s entire body and their environment. “The key to this approach is to look beyond a group of symptoms and instead, treat the underlying cause of the condition. Many chronic diseases like Diabetes, Neurological disorders, Menopause and other hormonal imbalances cause significant problems for people and prevents them from living a healthy life. It can also result in a dependence on prescription drugs,” she says. However, there is much more

to healing than drugs. Functional Medicine is a fundamentally new way of thinking about health and disease. Conventional Medicine (which is what she was taught in Medical School) treats the signs and symptoms of disease, often individually. She adds, “We were taught to look at the body as systems rather than the whole being, in which so many health issues are interconnected.”

How did you become involved in this area of medicine?

Dr. Mann: I’ve found that many functional medicine doctors become involved in the field through their own health journey. The same is true for me. My Conventional Medicine training was in Diagnostic Radiology and Neuroradiology which gave me a great background in diagnosing medical problems. I practiced Radiology for 13 years until 2013 when I developed a life-threatening anaphylactic reaction to the contrast dye I routinely

used in my radiology procedures.

As a result of the reaction, I was unable to walk more than 50 feet without feeling shortness of breath, had difficulty climbing steps, and was not able to drive. After many months of recovery, during which I realized I could not continue to practice in my chosen field of medicine, I knew it was time to take care of my health. That journey led me to uncover a whole new world of medicine, which combines the medical principles that are thousands of years old with the cutting edge technology of modern laboratory diagnosis. Because of my background, I needed to see the evidence of what was going on in my own body and from there, discover that health is a continuum: from optimal health, through problems such as weight gain, to high cholesterol, to high blood pressure and high blood sugar, to fatigue, all the way to disease. As I began a journey towards wellness, I realized that my newfound knowledge could help others dealing with illness. I then began my formal certification in Functional Medicine so I could offer these techniques to my patients.

What is the main difference between Conventional medical care and Functional medicine?

Dr. Mann: Conventional medicine is great at treating acute problems, such as pneumonia, heart attack, infections, and trauma. In fact, without this type of medicine I would not be alive today. After such a severe anaphylactic reaction, the only reason I am here is because of the amazing medical personnel who reacted so quickly to save my life. However, once a person is out of immediate health danger, conventional doctors are not trained to keep people in optimal health. A conventional doctor may counsel patients on eating a healthy diet and getting exercise but they lack the time and tools to help the patient with their specific health concerns. Functional medicine is Personalized Medicine and allows the doctor and patient to work together to look at the specific genetics, environment, laboratory findings and risk factors to formulate a specific plan to achieve the goal of optimal health.

What are the benefits of this type of medicine?

Dr. Mann: Personalized Functional Medicine treats the whole person rather than parts of the person. By looking at a combination of genetic predispositions, family history, and lifestyle factors (such as nutritional status, exercise, and stress levels) we use targeted

diagnostic tests to see what is going on inside the body. I can then provide an individualized plan to get a patient to optimal health.

The goal is to locate and reverse physiological imbalances that may have been present for years before a person manifests disease, and in someone who already has a disease, to use those same tools to reverse the process.

What is the most rewarding part about your profession?

Dr. Mann:I love to help people who have been to many different conventional doctors looking for help, often bewildered by how they got to this point and then finally come to the realization that they can achieve optimal health.

What is the most challenging?

Dr. Mann: The field requires a real commitment from the patient to become my partner in getting healthy. There are those who hope for a “magic pill” to solve their chronic health problems and the simple truth is, there is no such thing. Like anything worth having

status, and the health of the gut.

All of these factors can be tested for and if a person is found to have problems in any of these areas, they can be treated with a highly personalized plan to reverse these changes.

Do you treat a lot of women with hormonal issues?

Dr. Mann: Yes I see many patients with hormonal concerns who are afraid to take hormones because they’ve heard that it can increase the risk of cancers and other problems. I like to educate my patients about Bio-identical Hormones, which are very different from the commonly prescribed hormones, derived from horse urine that many women have used in the past. Bio identical hormones are a natural replacement for the hormones we all lose as we age and in fact, are crucial for good health.

You could say that Dr. Mann practices what she preaches. After a long day at the office she draws on the relaxation techniques she

in life, optimal health takes commitment and true desire to change the habits that lead the patient down the path to illness. Another challenge is the cost of some of the testing. Unfortunately, many of the tests that assist in functional medicine diagnosis are not covered by insurance. The patient and I have to make a decision about which testing is the most critical to start with. I try to work within their cost constraints but as I explain to patients who have already seen so many other doctors, sometimes paying for the testing themselves makes all the difference in getting healthy.

What are the most common issues you see in your profession?

Dr. Mann: What I treat mirrors the common health concerns present in America today. Obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cancer – these are the main drivers of the common killers. Conventional medicine waits until the onset of these conditions to start treatment.

Functional medicine uses testing to find the earliest signs that a patient is at risk for a specific disease.

I look at the body’s response to certain foods or the presence of food sensitivities, level of inflammation in the body, the hormone

has learned over her years of being in the field. She adds, “One of the most powerful tools available to all of us is the practice of breathing techniques to actually change our physiology.” She uses yoga-breathing exercises in the morning to get ready for the day and ends her day with meditation to help her unwind. By practicing these techniques regularly she is able to reduce stress and directly reduce inflammation in her body, which she believes is the main cause of chronic disease.

Dr. Mann grew up in Edison and after obtaining her undergraduate degree in Biology at Rutgers University; she went on to Medical School at UMDNJ-Rutgers. After an internship in Internal Medicine, she obtained a degree in Radiology from UMDNJ- University Hospital and then received advanced fellowship training in Neuroradiology at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. She and her husband, who is also a physician have three children and reside in Marlboro.

Her office is located at 100 State Route 36, Suite 2G, West Long Branch.

For additional information or to schedule an appointment, please call 732-202-3000 or visit juvenatemedical.org.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week ofOctober 22-October 28

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You can be a night owl or an early bird but you can’t be both.

In the week ahead you may be a busy beaver and tempted to work so hard that you exhaust your inner resources. Be sure to plan ahead to get adequate rest.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Social events and business meetings might become indistinguishable from one another in the week ahead.

Your instincts are on target for love and money, but it might not help you buy items that require taste and discrimination.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Back pedal when you arrive at a crossroads. Delay signing agreements until all the facts are in and be sure to get all promises in writing in the week to come. It isn’t honorable to take an unfair advantage even if you can.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You can be shrewd in business as this week unfolds. Rub your pennies together until they squeak. Although you can charm others with your brilliant oratory it might be difficult to make a romantic proposal.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Keep an ear to the ground. You could end up spinning your wheels if you try to initiate something important at work unless you listen carefully to someone’s advice. Find lasting pleasure from a job well done this week.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Make long term security a priority. In the week ahead your instincts about financial matters are better than usual. You can make your workplace or office more comfortable and eco-friendly, as well as more productive.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your generous gestures and tolerant attitude might put you in the leadership seat on the job. As this week unfolds you may find a solution for a health problem through a diet change or develop a sense of contentment.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In the week ahead you might find that friendliness is next to godliness. Add a teaspoon of sympathy to a cup of knowledge and mix generously with common sense to solve a problem. You may receive helpful advice.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Slow down when you encounter the speed bumps of life. In the week ahead you may be fast and furious when money making is the subject. At the same time unexpected bills and expenses can slow you down.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Where there is smoke there is fire. You may get a whiff of an opportunity or ideas that lead to forming successful concepts. Make presentations and showcase your ideas in the best possible light in the week ahead.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Avoid reacting emotionally to matters that require a cool head and logic. Use someone as a go-between for crucial negotiations. Sound advice from a professional or a friend can improve financial conditions this week.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Attend to matters that need inspiration or a creative touch as this week unfolds. This may be a good week to launch a new health regimen or begin a diet. With very little effort you can mend some very essential fences.

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By Wolfgang Puck Of course, chips and dips are a must when you’re watching weekend football on TV. A pot of homemade chili makes a great addition to the party. So do bratwursts or other favorite sausages. The list goes on and on of foods that are fun to eat while your eyes are on the action.

But nothing compares to chicken wings, which simply offer the perfect combination of tender meat, crispy skin and finger-licking sauce. Each wing is just a bite or two, so there always seems to be room for just one more.

America’s craze for chicken wings was already going strong when I first moved here back in 1973. It all started in 1964 with Buffalo wings, a specialty of the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, N.Y., where the specialty of the house was tossed in a spicy-hot sauce and served w it h a cool, blue - cheese d ressi ng and celery sticks. While that version remai ns a classic, g radually chefs everywhere began adding their own personal spins, from wings bathed in barbecue sauce down South to those tossed with teriyaki sauce and pineapple in Hawaii.

One of the most delicious versions I’ve ever tasted, though, is served at The Source, my restaurant next to the Newseum, just down the street from the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. Under Chef Scott Drewno, we’ve gained a reput ation for in novative Asian food firmly rooted in tradition but with exciting modern twists. That description certainly sums up what Drewno calls General Tso’s chicken wings, taking its name from a chicken dish popular in Chinese restaurants across the United States and loosely inspired by Hunanese cooking.

The recipe begins by prepping the wings in a way you won’t normally find them back in upstate New York.

It calls only for what some markets call the “drumette,” the largest bone of the wing, trimmed of both the smaller bone and the wing tip. (You can find markets that sell them this way; or do it yourself, saving the trimmings for your stockpot.) To make the wings even more appealing to eat, the skin and meat are loosened from the narrower end and pushed down to the opposite end, forming a plump lollipop shape with a handle.

Marinated with garlic, ginger and scallions, the wings are then dipped in a cornstarch-and-water slurry before being deep-f r ied. The f inal touch: Tossing them with a delicious, sticky sauce made from sugar, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, soy, chilies and sesame oil. Prepared in this way, chicken wings come out tangy, spicy, sweet and succulent. Be sure to serve them with lots of napkins, so you don’t get sauce on the remote. And have plenty of beer or another favorite beverage ready to refresh your palate before the next one!

GENERAL TSO’S CHICKEN WINGS Serves 4 to 8 For the chicken wings: 24 chicken wing drumettes 1 bunch scallions, white and light green parts, thinly sliced, dark green parts reserved 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon grated ginger 1/4 cup (60 mL) peanut oil Pinch crushed red pepper flakes, optional Kosher salt For the spicy-sweet chili-garlic sauce: 1/4 cup (60 mL) peanut oil 2 or 3 Thai-style dried chili pods, broken into pieces 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) sugar 2 cups (500 mL) unseasoned rice vinegar 1/4 cup (60 mL) soy sauce 1/4 cup (60 mL) sambal oelek (Indonesian chili paste) 1 tablespoon grated ginger 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil For frying and serving: Peanut oil, for deep frying 1/2 cup (125 mL) cornstarch, plus extra as needed 1/2 cup (125 mL) cold water, plus extra as needed Cilantro leaves, for garnish Scallions cut on a bias, for garnish Starting at the narrower end of each drumette, carefully cut through the skin and meat all the way around to the bone.

With your fingers, push the skin and meat down to the opposite end to form a plump lollipop shape.

Put the prepped wings in a mixing bowl.

Add the white and some of the green parts of the green onions, along with the garlic, ginger, peanut oil, pepper flakes (if you like) and salt. Toss well. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or up to overnight.

For the sauce, heat a wok or large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the peanut oil.

When the oil shimmers, add the chiles and cook until they darken, about 1 minute.

Stir in the sugar, vinegar, garlic, soy sauce, sambal and ginger. Boil until reduced by half, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the sesame oil. Set aside 1 cup (250 mL), refrigerating the rest for another use.

Too cook the wings in an automatic deep-fryer, heat several inches of peanut oil to 350 F (175 C); or heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed pot to 375 F (190 C) on a deep-frying thermometer. Meanwhile, stir together the cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Lightly dredge the wings in the slurry, then carefully place in the oil, taking care not to overcrowd. Cook until golden brown, about 10 minutes; then drain on paper towels.

In a wok or saute pan, bring the 1 cup (250 mL) of sauce to a boil and turn off the heat.

Toss or turn the wings in the sauce.

Using tongs, arrange the chicken wings on a platter. Spoon the sauce left in the pan over them. Garnish with cilantro sprigs and sliced scallion greens. 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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