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Police Chief Promotes Lieutenant Fowler, Welcomes Patrolman Jackson
By Sara Grillo HOW ELL – T he township has a police chaplain program now, and also promoted and appoi nted of f icers, during a ceremony at town hall recently. Howell Police Chief Andrew Kudrick called it a great honor to welcome the officers into their roles at the March 7 town council meeting, promoting and appointing t wo officers, and also announcing the township’s fi rst ever police chaplaincy program. The chief promoted Bernard “Bernie” Fowler to lieutenant, saying he is his righthand man and an officer whom he shares a strong history with. Chief Kudrick and Lt. Fowler both began their careers as police explorers in Howell and Rahway, compet-
–Photo by Sara Grillo Patrolman Ryan Jackson getting ready to be sworn in accompanied by his police-oriented family. Also pictured is Councilwoman Evelyn O’Donnell and Police Chief Kudrick. ing against each other within the state. When Fowler came to the Howell Police Department in 2000, Kudrick was assigned as his field training officer, and the two drove around for three months in a Chevy Blazer with fellow K-9 Officer Blitz. According to the police
Longtime Resident Pens Book On Jackson Mills Region
By Jennifer Peacock JACKSON – There exists a vernacular, or maybe better described as a shorthand, that only locals can know, and likely only locals who grew up in that place. Locations are
known by who lives in that house, or who used to live there, or what building used to be there. In Jackson Mills, so much of the past – both people and buildings – exists only (Book - See Page 16)
chief, the training went the other way around. Lt. Fowler quickly rose through the police r a n k s a nd excelled in the depar tment’s Tr a i n i n g B u r e a u , where he is responsible for new officers in the field training program, county inst r uctor for the ac-
tive shooter program, conducting firearms certifications for over 100 officers, handling equipment procurement and coordinating in-house officer training. He is also the tactical team leader for the Monmouth Cou nt y Emergency (Police - See Page 4)
| March 18, 2017
State Bail Reform Leaves Municipal Court Shorthanded
By Sara Grillo HOWELL – Implications brought on by recent state bail reform legislation can be seen with a closer look at Howell Township’s municipal court. At the township’s March 6 budget meeting, Court Administrator Rosemary O’Donnell revealed challenges brought on by the recent legislation, which eliminates bail for many defendants and forces a speedier trial for warrants. The intention was to keep the system fair for poor defendants who struggle to post bail and face losing jobs and critical medical care while incarcerated. “Before, we would only handle disorderly persons or petty disorderly persons cases.
Now, we are getting remanded f rom the prosecutor’s office and the criminal division fourth degree and, believe it or not, a lot of third degree cases,” said O’Donnell. As a result, the court is now seeing double the amount of cases they handled in the same timeframe last year, and currently has 2,100 active pending cases. Prior to 2014, court staff was comprised of a court administrator and six full-time employees. Now, they get by with just four fulltime staff. O’Donnell asked for an additional violations clerk to be added to the budget, citing that the court’s annual budget is typically well below the roughly $750,000 it (Reform - See Page 4)
A FROSTY BUT FUN ST. PATRICK’S DAY PAR ADE
By Sara Grillo SEASIDE HEIGHTS – The annual Ocean County St. Patrick’s Day Parade marched through Seaside’s Boulevard for the 33rd time on March 11. People came from every corner of Ocean County—wrapped up in scarves, gloves and hats in every shade of green—proving that not even 25 degrees and 30 mile per (Parade - See Page 5)
–Photo by Sara Grillo
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Police:
Continued From Page 1 Response Team. “He is directly responsible for Howell officers being the most highly trained and skilled officers in the county,” said Chief Kudrick. “He’s my go-to officer—he gets it done and he gets it done to the highest level that I expect.” Appointed to patrolman was Ryan Jackson, who has been with the Neptune City Police Department for the past three and a half years. Patrolman Jackson earned a degree in law and justice from Rowan University and began his law enforcement career doing parking enforcement for the Point Pleasant Police Department. He then paid his way through training at Monmouth Police Academy as part of the state’s highly competitive Alternate Route program. “I always say Howell Police is the all-star team and we make our selections from the very best of all the police departments, and here’s another example of that here tonight,” said Chief Kudrick. He was sworn into the department standing next to his father, a retired police chief from Eatontown, and his brother, a patrol officer with the Ocean Township Police Department. New Chaplains Several chaplains from religious organizations
across the township were also sworn in as part of the department’s first police chaplaincy program. As members of the new program, chaplains will assist police during times of crisis and handle situations that require a more emotional or social response, such as attending funerals, assisting with death notifications, visiting the sick at home or in hospitals and responding to scenes of tragedies, such as homicides, suicides or child deaths. All chaplains joining the program have been certified through the Police Chaplain Program and many are also certified recovery coaches, which is a growing need due to the opiate abuse problem in Howell, officials said. Chief Kudrick also spoke about revamping Howell’s Municipal Alliance, which has been in a transition period since its longtime coordinator vacated the role last year. The alliance is an organization closely tied to the police department that runs programs to prevent drug, alcohol and tobacco use among the community youth. As part of the revamping effort, the alliance held a Design-A-Logo contest, to which 50 Howell art students submitted an original design for the organization to use as its new logo. Winner Chelsea Burwick was given a certificate of appreciation at the council meeting, and her design will be imprinted on a school resource vehicle along with Howell’s school logos.
–Photo Courtesy Cornerstone Calvary Chapel Howell Township Chaplains with Police Chief Kudrick after they are sworn in to Howell’s first Police Chaplaincy program.
Reform:
Continued From Page 1 earns in annual revenue. Our caseload increase is really starting to build up now,” said O’Donnell. “The violations clerk would help tremendously.” Township Manager Jeffrey Mayfield confirmed that in-house staff had to be pulled from other departments several times in 2016, and for several days at a time, to help with mounting paperwork and answering of seven phone lines. O’Donnell shared that the surrounding townships of Middletown and Wall
each have six and seven full-time employees to handle similar caseloads. While a new clerk salary would add $35,000 to the budget without benefits, overtime pay last year was over $50,000. The municipal court has also started to phase out evening court sessions, wh ich ma ke t he process ea sie r for pe ople who a re work i ng. T he va st majority of municipal courts in Monmouth County only offer daytime court sessions. “Let’s hope the legislation gets smart in that their bail reform is not working the way they thought it was going to work,” said Deputy Mayor Nicastro.
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Continued From Page 1 hour wind gusts can keep people away from a good party. A Seaside-bound motor vehicle accident just past the bridge on Route 37 delayed the parade for half an hour, with police sirens, bagpipers and marching bands kicking things off at 12:30 p.m. The crowds became larger and livelier as local government and community groups made their way from the Park to the Heights into a sea of green. Eateries on the street were packed to the rooftops with parade-goers, some of them serving hot chocolate and hot corned beef
The Howell Times, March 18, 2017, Page 5 sandwiches right on the street. But it wasn’t all business as usual. This year’s parade made history by naming its first ever Grand Marshal, Timothy E. Ryan, a local businessman and cancer survivor who owns several funeral homes of the same name throughout the Toms River area. He is also a proud Irish American. The procession ended with a group of parade marshals car r ying a parachute-sized American f lag through the crowds, its red and white stripes f lapping uncontrollably in the heavy wind. Here’s to hoping spring weather comes just wee bit earlier for next year’s St. Patrick’s Day parade.
—Photos by Sara Grillo
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor
FEATURED LETTER New Bail Risk Prediction Computers Part Of Incredibly Flawed System Much has been made about New Jersey’s new bail risk-prediction computer. Highly touted for its use of sophisticated analytics, it invokes visions of sci-fi movie crime prevention of the future. In actuality, game show host Steve Harvey would be far more appropriate as the presenter of this bungled system. Its true implementation simply takes a survey of criminals and their statistics while out on bail. A point system based on it is created and voila! Each defendant is assigned a decidedly low-tech score. Low score = get out of jail free; medium score = ankle monitor; high score = jail with no bail. It sounds easy, but it is nothing more than junk science, hidden behind view of both the public and criminal defendants. In the movie The Wizard of Oz, the great and powerful Oz turns out to be neither great nor powerful. New Jersey’s bail risk computers are similarly hiding behind a curtain. No one is allowed to inspect the mathematical assumptions or data that was used to build them, or even check the math. Instead, the public is told
that the great and powerful Oz, in the guise of the state, has spoken and they are left to trust it. When deciding whether defendants get out of jail free or not, all we really have are some state officials playing Steve Harvey, asking, “And the survey says?” The computers then decide for us. Frankly, what the survey says is alarming. The system is telling judges that people who have been arrested and have a history of dangerous behavior are not more likely to commit a new crime or flee. Therefore, they should be released from jail. This includes individuals who have repeatedly burglarized homes, solicited children for sex, fired guns at others, dealt 37 bricks of heroin in a poor neighborhood, threatened to kill police or have stolen money from a Sunday school. The state of New Jersey must pull the curtain back on the new bail risk prediction computers and expose it for the fatally flawed system it is. The public has a right to know. Jeffrey J. Clayton Executive Director American Bail Coalition
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With Due Respect After reading an article on ordinances that would prohibit dormitories in Jackson, I have to ask the Orthodox men quoted, who moved to Jackson in August: Why did you move here? Was it for the peace and quiet? Because of the proximity to work? Maybe it was the outstanding school system? These are legitimate reasons to move to a town. But you are not living in the town a year and you’re accusing the town of Jackson and its residents of targeting the Jewish population. That’s not very neighborly or friendly, and defi nitely not a very good way or start to making friends in your new home town. Now I see it a little differently. I see the Jewish population as targeting Jackson, its residents and neighboring communities. I don’t see you moving here for the reasons above. I see you moving here to change or convert our towns to accommodate the small Jewish population that is just beginning to move into the towns adjacent to Lakewood. I see the Jewish population forcing and pushing their cultural and religious way of life on Jackson, its residents and our neighbors. The way it has done in Lakewood for years. The Jewish population has been moving here for a year or two. They make up a very very small part of our population and yet you are speaking openly that you’re due
Letters To The Editor a Yeshiva even a dormitory and move here. A way of life lation seeking to amend the which you’re now fighting for. Only here a year or so and the Jewish population feels it needs to build to accommodate themselves? It doesn’t sound right or make sense. It took years and generations of growth before Jackson saw a need to build a second high school. Now before anyone who doesn’t know me star ts judging me for what I write and speak. I would like to say that I’m writing this with a very open mind. People who do know me would confirm this. My wife of 25 years who I love with all my heart is Jewish. My kids are Jewish. I have a sizable in-law family that is Jewish. There is a difference between my Jewish family and those of Lakewood. My family is what I like to call Americanized Jewish. Others say westernized. Either way, they did as my immigrant ancestors did. They came here got their citizenship and adapted to the American way of life, not try to change it. They practice their religion and traditions freely, openly and without hate, bias, prejudice or anti-semitism. That is the Jackson way and what makes us American. We have the right to fight for our way of life and so we should, knowing the Jewish population is not moving into our towns and communities to better them, to respect them or for the reasons mentioned above. We like our way of life the way it is. That is the reason we have chosen to live here
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without imposing a culture or religion on thy neighbor. Joseph Flannery Jackson
Stop Asking The Wrong Construction Questions As a firefighter, I am writing to urge our state legislature to strengthen our building codes before it’s too late. New Jersey has seen a significant rise in the amount of multi-unit apartment fires, and each time the fire services are called to come and put out what could have been easily preventable flames. Whether these dwellings are mid-construction, or fully occupied, every time a building goes up in flames our communities are threatened with tragic loss of life and property. Legislators need to understand the connection between these fires and the use of lightweight, combustible wood construction as a means of quickly and cheaply erecting low-to-mid-rise residential buildings. In January 2015, a fire destroyed a 240-unit apartment building in Edgewater, the wood structure burned for seven hours and left 500 people homeless. More recently, a six-alarm fire in Maplewood destroyed part of an apartment complex under construction, again made from lightweight wood framing. Fortunately, these fires have not resulted in loss of life, but a lax regulatory environment that encourages cheap construction in lieu of strong, durable construction materials such as steel and concrete will only lead to future blazes where we may not be so lucky. State Assemblyman John Wisniewski, chairman of the New Jersey Fire Commission, has introduced legis-
New Jersey state construction code with fire safety in mind. I urge his colleagues to follow suit. Until legislators and code officials of all stripes mandate safer constr uction methods, we will continue seeing these structures built to the lowest common denominator. When a building is being built there will always be those who ask, how quick, and how cheap? What we need are more people asking, how safe? David Steward, NJ Fire Professional/Fire Police Hamilton
Full Funding Needed A new law that mandates tougher protection for thousands of children at risk of lead poisoning provides just a fraction of the potentially $10 million needed to carry out the expanded health mission. The law funds only 15 percent of what could be a $10 million increase to health agencies. This will challenge our health officials to effectively run this program. There is no safe level of lead in a child’s blood and the effects are irreversible. It can delay their growth, change their moods, their personality and school performance, it can affect their thinking and concentration. Full funding should be a priority for the New Jersey Assembly. It should be remembered that the state raided millions of dollars from the lead hazard control assistance fund to pay for routine state bills and salaries, about $50 million was diverted from the fund. This should be reversed and fixed immediately. Paul Schneider R.Ph President , Monmouth County Board of Health
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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials
Rible Applauds Dep Letter To Commerce Sec. Ross Opposing Catch Restrictions Capitol Comments Assemblyman David P. Rible 30th Legislative District, Serving Howell
Assembly Republican Conference Leader Dave Rible released the following
statement regarding Commissioner Bob Martin’s formal request dated March
2 to newly-appointed Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross to stop regulations which would restrict summer f lounder, scup, and black sea bass catch quotas and to conduct better fish stock assessments. “I’m very pleased that Commissioner Martin is continuing the fight against these restrictions which
would devastate New Jersey’s fishing industry and our economy. I’m hopeful that this will spur other states along the East Coast to join us and demonstrate that we are united in the opposition to these severe cuts. “I have said all along that these quotas are based on outdated, inaccurate data
and we need better, more accurate stock assessments to be sure that we protect the existing fishery. However, until that can be done, we need to keep the status quo in order to protect the industry and economy. “I am in full support of Commissioner Martin and think he has done an excellent job of leading this fight.
I have also sponsored legislation, which was passed unanimously by the General Assembly, urging President Trump to halt the cuts until better data can be collected. In addition, I have also written to Secretary Ross and am hopeful that he will use his power to keep New Jersey’s fishing and tourism industry going strong.”
Congressman Chris Smith Meets With New Jersey American Jewish Council Leaders From The Desk Of
Congressman
Chris Smith Congressman Chris Smith (NJ-04) addressed members of the American Jewish Committee (AJC) on March 5 to discuss national
and international issues related to Jewish-Americans, including terrorism and threats of terror, Iran and foreign affairs, as well as
human trafficking, Alzheimer’s, autism, Lyme disease and other legislative and human rights issues for which Smith is a leader in Congress. AJC Executive Director David Harris ran the event and praised Smith’s tireless work on anti-Semitism issues dating back to the 1980s, at one point reading a letter written by former Soviet-prisoner Natan Sha-
ransky, honoring Smith for his efforts. The Congressman spoke to about 35 leaders of the group, including AJC of New Jersey Acting Director Joanna Leiberman and Lori Feldstein, Cent ral New Jersey president. Smith recounted his trips to Russia on behalf of Jews suffering religious persecution and his work with Rabbi Andrew Baker,
Director of AJC International Jewish Affairs, on anti-Semitism in Europe and on the challenges facing the Jewish communities on the continent. Since 2009 Baker has been the Personal Representative of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe on anti-Semitism, a group Smith works closely with as chairman of the U.S. Commission for
Security and Cooperation in Europe. Smith also spoke with Richard Foltin, Director, National and Legislative A f fai r s, who has been coordinating AJC’s national policy activities and legislative advocacy since 2009. Richard has testified before Congressional committees and the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights.
Monmouth County Freeholders Reduce County Budget $24.6 Million
FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders will host a 2017 budget presentation of Monmouth County’s $445 million budget, which is scheduled for adoption on March 23. The budget presentations will be part of the agenda at the board’s next meeting at 5 p.m. on March 23 at the Monmouth County Library Eastern Branch, 1001 Route 35 North in Shrewsbury. “Our residents and businesses will again not see a tax increase from Monmouth County and they will have the level of programs and services remain consistent,” said Freeholder Director Lillian G. Burry. “The 2017 budget reduces the amou nt Mon mouth County departments expect
to spend by 5.24 percent and keeps the amount to be raised by taxation at the 2010 level.” As introduced, the County’s 2017 spending plan is $445,250,000, dow n $24.6 million, or 5.24 percent, from the 2016 adopted budget amount of $469,850,000. The amount proposed to be collected as county taxes will remain at the 2016 level of $302,475,000. “For six of the past seven years, the tax levy has been flat,” said Freeholder Deputy Director John P. Curley. “We have int roduced a budget that continues to hold the tax rate down as many residents continue to struggle to meet their daily household expenses. As our residents make tough bud-
get decisions, the Freeholders and our departments must do so as well.” Monmouth County’s tax levy has been $302,475,000 in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2016. “Consistent cost cutting and belt tightening since 2010 along with the late 2015 sale of the County’s two care centers have made it possible for this Freeholder Board to present a budget that actually resets our spending to below the 2006 amount,” said Freeholder Gary J. Rich, Sr., liaison to the Finance Department. Monmouth County’s adopted budget in 2006 was $457,032,323. “Reducing spending without reducing the level of services to our taxpayers has been a challenge,” said
Freeholder Thomas A. Arnone. “As a Freeholder Board we are focused on the budgeting process and its impact to our taxpayers. County residents should also know that our shared ser vices program helps both the county and the towns reduce spending. We can purchase commodities, like salt, in bulk quantities and pass the savings on to participating municipalities.” The county annual budget covers the cost of providing for the maintenance of 1,000 lane miles of roads, more than 900 bridges, 16,000 acres of count y parks, emergency management, 911 communications, law enforcement through the prosecutor’s and sheriff’s offices, elec-
tions, deed recording and passport services in the County Clerk’s Office, probate and adoptions through the Surrogate’s Office and much, much more. “One of the reasons the Freeholders are able to deliver a f lat budget and deliver exemplary services is by working diligently to retain our AAA bond rating from Fitch, Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s,” said Freeholder Serena DiMaso, Esq. “The county’s AAA bond rating continues to be one of the best perks offered to local governmental agencies. It is another way the county helps keep taxes low throughout the County, providing substantial savings to participants.” County Finance Director Craig R. Marshall explains
that the count y’s A A A bond rating from all three major bond-rating agencies, is a feat only a 45 counties nationwide have achieved. The financial strength of the county allows municipalities, school board and other government agencies to borrow money through the Monmouth county Improvement Authority at the lowest possible interest rate. The budget plan continues the efforts of the Freeholder board to reduce spending while dealing with mandated costs that continue to rise. The county budget is tentatively scheduled for adoption following the official public hearing on March 23 at the Eastern Branch Library in Shrewsbury.
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“Get Wired” Technology Fair At Monmouth Mall
EATONTOWN – The Social Community Activities Network is hosting its 2nd annual “Get Wired” Technology Fair at the Monmouth Mall, 180 Route 35, on March 24 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Registration starts at 10 a.m. This exciting technology event is free and open to the public. Join us as Bob Gold, CEO of Gold Group, covers “How Technology Can Impact Your Relationships” with interesting, fun and entertaining ways to use technology. Bob’s talk will also cover a few new technologies that encourage closer relationships with family and friends. Kyle Ann Sanicki, RN, will also explain why “Technology is the Key.” Kyle is board certified
in geriatrics and congestive heart failure and a Telehealth nurse manager for the Visiting Nurse Association Health Group. The fair will conclude with technology one-onone breakout sessions that provide the opportunity to work with technology-friendly students from Monmouth University and learn about electronic devices such as tablets, smartphones and laptops. All participants will be eligible for a chance to win an Android tablet, Amazon Dot speaker and device chargers. Registration is required. To register, please call 732-542-1326 by March 20.
Events at Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Monmouth & Middlesex Counties
ASBURY PARK – The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth & Middlesex counties will host the following fundraising events this year: Asbury Park Tutu 2.2 Race on April 1. Food & Wine Tasting on May 4 at Buona Sera Restaurant in Red Bank. FORE! The Kids Golf Outing on July 24 at Manasquan River Golf Club in Brielle. Beach Volleyball Tournament on September 17 at Gee Gee’s in Manasquan.
Annual Gala on October 20 at Buona Sera Palazzo in Ocean. For more information on these events, visit bbbsmmc.org/events. If you have any questions, contact Charleen Artese at 732-444-3539 or cartese@bbbsmmc.org. BBBSMMC provides 1-to-1 mentoring for youth ages six to 18 through community based, school based, and beyond school walls programs.
Golf Outing To Support Howell Youth Programs
FARMINGDALE – The Howell Optimist Club and Howell Municipal Alliance will host the 22nd Annual Charity Golf Outing on April 24 at Eagle Oaks Golf & Country Club, 20 Shore Oaks Drive. Registration begins at 11 a.m. and ends with a 50/50 raffle drawing at 7 p.m. The event also includes a barbeque lunch buffet, open bar cocktail party, dinner, golf awards and prize drawings. Cost is $300 per golfer or $1,200 for a foursome. Additional guests are invited to attend dinner for $60. For over 21 years, the Optimist Club of Howell
has raised over $150,000 from this event and funded over 150 high school scholarships, 30 computers for middle school children and 2,000 in gifts for those in need at Christmas. The Howell Municipal Alliance pairs with township law enforcement, schools, community, civic organizations, residents and businesses to institute effective prevention programs against drug, alcohol and tobacco abuse among community youth. To register as a golfer or a sponsor, visit twp. howell.nj.us/DocumentCenter/View/2879.
Township Issues Landlord Registration Violation Warnings
HOWELL – Using 2016’s landlord registration list, Howell Township issued 365 violation warnings to residents who did not renew their landlord registration for 2017 by January 31. This represents a 45 percent compliance rate
without a violation letter. All violation recipients are given at least one month to comply. Currently there are 226 outstanding violations. Landlords who are out of compliance will be subject to a minimum fine of $1,000.
Howell Police Respond To Three Heroin Overdoses In One Day
HOWELL – On March 9, the Howell Township Police Department responded to three heroin overdoses. Out of those overdoses, a 21-year-old died, a 20-year-old was revived and a 39-year-old regained consciousness after
administering two doses of the heroin reversal medication Narcan. According to police, this was the third time this individual overdosed. After being revived he refused further assistance from police.
Golf Outing
HOWELL – The Ramtown Fire Company Chief’s Invitation Golf Outing will be held on May 8 at Pebble Creek Golf Club, 40 Route 537 East in Colts Neck. The cost is $125 per golfer. Hole sponsorships are available. For tickets or sponsorships, call 732-458-0222 or email golf@ramtownfire.com.
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high school students that participated in various leadership courses and team building exercises. On Friday, Chief Kudrick joined a panel of other law enforcement executives to speak to attendees about their careers in policing. Discussion topics ranged from racial and immigration issues to challenges with police recruiting.
Howell Proclaims March As Rare Disease Month
HOWELL – Howell Township recently joined the fight against rare diseases with a proclamation to designate March as Rare Disease Month. A disease is considered rare if it afflicts fewer than 200,000 Americans at any given time. There are over 7,000 known rare diseases in the United States, and many who suffer from their debilitating effects are children. Parents of children with rare diseases often struggle to find medical experts and face delayed diagnoses that jeopardize the lives of their children. Even if these children do find care, 30 percent of them will not live to see
their fifth birthday. The proclamation, enforced by Mayor Theresa Berger and read by Councilwoman Pauline Smith at the March 7 council meeting, encourages Howell citizens to get involved by increasing awareness and promoting education and research of rare diseases during the month of March. An international Rare Disease Day, organized by Rare Diseases Europe, is held on the last day of February each year and has been raising awareness around the world for the past 10 years. This year’s international Rare Disease Day was on February 28.
Howell Pop Warner Football And Cheerleading Registration
HOWELL – Howell pop warner flag football and cheerleading registration is now open and will be held on April 20 and May 20 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Southard School, 115 Kent Road. Parents who register their children by April 20 will have their registration fee waived. Flag football and cheer for children ages five to seven is $60 per participant.
Tackle level football and cheer for children ages five to 15 is $330, plus an additional $40 for a second child and $25 for a third child. All tackle level football and cheer families will receive $250 in raffle tickets. Parents can also register online at howell-lions.org. Questions can be emailed to howell popwarner@gmail.com.
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Howell High School French Students Win First Place Prizes At Tournament
–Photo Courtesy Howell High School HOWELL – Students taking level three and four French at Howell High School competed against various school districts from across New Jersey in a French language tournament at East Brunswick High School on February 25. Two students won first place prizes in the competition. Those students were Kay Park, who won first place in the Information Presentational category, and Sasha Anronikov, who won first place in the Poetry category after reciting a poem she wrote. Other students from Howell who participated in the tournament were Gloria Abbas-Zadeh, Maggie Hillyer, Will Landre, and Jacob Solano.
Town Hall Talks Heroin Crisis At Monmouth University
WEST LONG BRANCH – A Jersey Matters Town Hall: The Heroin Crisis will be held on March 16 at Monmouth University’s Pollak Theatre on Howard Ave. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the discussion starts at 7 p.m. The town hall forum will address New Jersey’s growing tragedy of heroin and opiate addictions and deaths, and how to confront and eradicate this plague in our cities and towns. Speakers include NJ Attorney General Christohper Porrino, actress Mackenzie Phillips and other law enforcement officials, healthcare professionals, community leaders and recovery experts. Attendees will learn more about the signs of abuse and addiction, legal and criminal implications of abuse, what they can do in
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Muscle aches and pain: People with Hashimoto’s and hypothyroidism often hurt more than regular folks, especially after exercising. I’ll help you “create” your own soothing balm now: Pour 30 drops of lemongrass and 15 drops of marjoram into your favorite bottle of body lotion. Make sure it’s paraben-free, but pick any basic unscented lotion that you like. Then you can rub it onto your sore muscles and body aches. Fatigue and exhaustion: My own go-to is a smoked butterscotch latte, double shot – LOL! But we are talking about essential oils today so try dabbing one drop each of eucalyptus and rosemary to the the base of your neck (right onto your thyroid) and it will wake you up. You should also take a quick whiff. If your thyroid is high… It would be unfair if I didn’t share my knowledge about hyperthyroidism, or Graves’ disease (an automimmune thyroid condition), so here’s what I suggest from an EO standpoint. Mix 15 drops of lemongrass with 15 drops of frankincense, 2 drops of myrrh (warning: myrrh smells awful), as well as 10 drops of lemongrass into a container with a tablespoon of apricot or almond oil. This can be sniffed or applied topically to your throat area a few times daily. Don’t ingest that, it’s topical. Dilute as you desire, leave out the myrrh or replace with sandalwood. This EO blend should help you deal with anxiety, stress, anger, agitation, tremors and insomnia. You don’t have to have hyperthyroidism to use this, in fact all of you dealing with stress could try it.
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Volunteers Needed For Howell Community Cleanup Day
HOWELL – Howell Township Clean Communities is looking for volunteers for its Community Cleanup Day on April 22. Volunteers will meet at Town Hall, 4567 Route 9 North, at 9:45 a.m. Cleaning supplies such as gloves, bags and safety vests will be provided and lunch and awards will follow the cleanup at approximately 12 p.m. Groups can include families, scout troops, church groups, sports teams or businesses, and will each be given a designated road
to clean based on age. Last year’s event was a huge success and an even bigger turnout is expected this year. The program helps keep Howell neighborhoods “clean and green” by targeting roads that are heavily traveled and hit hard with trash. Interested volunteers can register by contacting Laurie Dunwoody at Public Works at 732-938-4500, ext. 2452 or ldunwoody@ twp.howell.nj.us. Please register by April 17.
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LAKEWOOD – The Oceanaires Barbershop Chorus will be performing at Beth Am Shalom, 1235 Route 70, on March 18 at 7 p.m.
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LINCROFT – From nature walks to blacksmith demonstrations, the Monmouth County Park System fills March with family-friendly fun. Here’s what’s planned for the month: Nature Lecture Series: Whales of the Jersey Shore, March 23 from 7 to 8 p.m., Bayshore Waterfront Park Activity Center, Port Monmouth. Learn about the many species of whales that can be found in our coastal waters during this talk led by a Park System Naturalist. They will also discuss threats to these magnificent mammals and ways to help save the whales. Free. Open Shoot Archery, March 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thompson Park Activity Barn, Lincroft. All equipment is provided, no outside equipment permitted, during this open shoot designed for experienced archers. Open to ages 10 and up (under 18 with adult). Cost is $10 per person; cash or check only. Cookstove Demonstration, March 25 from 12:30 to 3 p.m., Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. Watch the farm staff fire up the cookstove and prepare a dish as it would have been done in the 1890s. Free. Wood Turtles, March 25 & 26 at 1 p.m., Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Howell. Meet a wood turtle and learn about these fascinating creatures. Free. To learn more about these Park System activities, visit MonmouthCountyParks. com or call the Park System at 732842- 4000. For persons with hearing impairment, the Park System TTY/TDD number is 711.
2017 Knowledge Expo
HOWELL – Howell Middle School North will host its fourth annual Knowledge Expo on June 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the school, 1 Bill O’Brien Way in Farmingdale. Students in grades second through fifth will immerse themselves in a topic of their choice and become an expert. They will then present their findings to students, parents and community members at the expo.
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Continued From Page 1 in stories, in memories of those who lived there decades ago. “All the things we talked about are gone, except the lake,” Applegate said. Lifelong Jackson resident Borden Applegate knows that vernacular. Going through his mother’s scrapbooks, he added his text and created Jackson Mills: A Personal Reflection, a 77-page hard-cover book filled with black and white and color photos of the people and places of that village. He gave a talk and signed books at the Jackson branch of the Ocean County Library in early March. The meeting room was packed with Jackson Mills residents, or even just men and women who visited the place back in the 1940s and 50s, the period in which Applegate grew up and wrote about in his book. Jackson Mills, off exit 22 of Route 195, still retains some of its rural quietness. Any place not easily accessible by bicycle or foot might as well have been the moon. Each village’s children pretty much lived life in their respective villages, save for school—Applegate graduated Lakewood High School in 1960, and went to Switlik when it first opened —and trips out with their mothers and fathers. The Strand in Lakewood was a special trip out for families back then. The village children would congregate around Applegate’s grandmother’s
television each Sunday, the only one in Jackson Mills for years. Jackson Mills was unique amongst the villages. It not only had two general stores, one of which was owned by Applegate’s father, but two swimming holes: Jackson Mills lake and another “lake,” more like a big pond, behind his father’s store. His parents worked seven days a week at the store, which left him to fend for himself most of the time. “We were pretty much, the neighborhood kids and myself, alone all day. We became fairly self-reliant. It gave us an independent streak. We didn’t have to depend on a lot of people,” Applegate said. Applegate was inspired to create his book when he saw Victoria O’Donnell’s book, Images of America: Jackson Township. “She encouraged me. I worked with her when she was doing her book. She bought a lot of my photographs. She told me, ‘You ought to write a history of Jackson,’ but I wanted to go in a different direction since she already wrote a history,” Applegate said. Today offers so many more distractions. Jackson started to suburbanize in the 1960s, bringing with it stores and other conveniences that changed the make-up of the township forever. Those changes of course ushered in a population explosion, if one dares call it that. Whereas a few
thousand people were spread out around the township, there are now nearly 60,000 people in Jackson. “Any change that happens, people are suspicious about it, grumble about any kind of a change. Most people don’t like change,” Applegate said. “It wasn’t that bad, because the change was kind of gradual. The developments started up and each year got a little bit bigger.”
Applegate stayed, and joined the Jackson Police Department in 1961, becoming one of Jackson’s fi rst of three full-time police officers. The address of the current police headquarters is 102, in honor of Applegate’s badge number. He retired after almost 40 years of service. Jackson Mills: A Personal Refl ection is available for purchase from Applegate. He can be reached at 732-861-3572.
–Photo by Jennifer Peacock Borden Applegate, a lifelong resident of Jackson Township, sells copies of his book, Jackson Mills: A Personal Reflection, at Ocean County Library on March 6.
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Dear Joel My father is 80 and in reasonably good health. He is still driving. He doesn’t go very long distances, and usually just to places he knows well, but I am starting to worry that he may be getting too old. I don’t want to make him mad, but I think it may better for him to leave the car in park. What do you think? Answer: I’m glad you brought this up. Driving is a very touchy topic and a very important activity. Forfeiting it can make a person feel really old and out of control. Why would you think your father shouldn’t drive? If he is in good health and not on any medication, he would probably prefer to remain independent. Many people drive into their nineties. If you want to see your father drive less, maybe you can spend more time showing him new ways to get around.
Today’s technology offers so much, and don’t just talk to him, show him by doing some of them in his home. Many grocery stores offer at home service; place an order with him and be there when the deliveries arrive. It’s a convenience I enjoy myself. If he doesn’t use a computer, bring yours and put the order together as a team. Other companies like Amazon are pros at deliveries. If he enjoys activities outside the home, like golf or dancing, maybe you could go with him once a month or so. Most seniors cherish their ability to drive and they protect it ferociously. Make his decision a transition and you’ll both be happier. Write to joel@preferredcares.com. His radio show, “Preferred Company” airs on Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. on preferredradio. com and 1160 & 1310 WOBM-AM
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Reserving Space In Howell School District Facilities
HOWELL – The Howell Public School District recently implemented new policies and reinforced existing practices regarding the use of its buildings and fields, as part of a new facility use agreement. These updates include using an electronic registration portal to reserve district owned buildings and fields, effective April 1. Any community coaches, advisors, group volunteers or other organizations that plan to reserve district owned facility space for their programs will be required to register
on the new portal. An authorized member of each organization is required to attend one of the following information sessions: March 21 at 7 p.m. in the Middle School North Cafeteria. March 29 at 7 p.m. in the Middle School South Cafeteria. The Howell Township Public School District has always been a proud partner in providing access to our buildings and fields to help promote successful youth programs. We look forward to continuing this partnership.
Howell Police Respond To Three Heroin Overdoses In One Day
HOWELL – On March 9, the Howell Township Police Department responded to three heroin overdoses. Out of those overdoses, a 21-year-old died, a 20-year-old was revived and a 39-year-old regained consciousness
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Business Profile By Robert D. Verderese Those who want an alternative to the talk show format need not look any further. Tune in to “Preferred Company” with Joel Markel, President and owner of “Preferred Home Health Care” and his co-host, M ar ianne Lev y, airing 8 to 10 a.m., Monday through Friday, on WOBM-AM (1160 and 1310). Chock-full of fun and friendly talk, along with game shows, trivia contests, nostalgia and celebrity inter views, “Preferred Company” is the perfect blend of good conversation and entertainment that is sure to please. While there are many dimensions to “ Pre ferred Company,” the one that listeners are immediately struck by is the wonderful chemistry between Joel and Marianne: “It’s like we can read each other’s minds,” Marianne says. Moreover, when you li ste n to “ Pr efe r r e d C o m p a ny,” you cannot miss the spec i a l c o nn e c tion that Joel and Marianne have: “ There really is a comfort and lightness between us that allows us to bring out the best in one another,” Joel adds. So what is it besides “good chemistry” between Joel and Marianne that makes “Preferred Company” stand out from the crowd? Well, for starters, the show’s format is almost entirely unscripted: “ We don’t know what we’re going to talk about five minutes before the show goes on the air,” Marianne
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pr efer r edr ad i o.c o m. Click on and download an App to listen to a live or previously recorded program, or play a 24 -hour-a- day bingo game, or even get a tasty recipe. Listeners can also connect with “Preferred Company ” by downloading an App called “ R a di o p u p” to t h e i r smartphones. People f rom all around the world listen to Joel and Marianne via this App: “We love “Radiopup” and how it allows us to connect with people from all types of backgrounds. It really gives our show another level of c onnectivit y — it ’s wonderful!” says Marianne. Speaking of wonderful, let’s not forget about Joel’s lovable puppy Oliver and Marianne’s “favorite,” Norman: “I love dogs and love to share dog stories with our listeners,” says Marianne. Discussing everything from the smar test
tener Friends,” it is not unusual for Joel and Marianne to talk about their families with their listeners and vice versa: “Our show is very much a family affair,” Joel explains. Further, Joel and Marianne welcome their family-of-listeners to the show ’s website,
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast
For the week of MArch 18 - march 24
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your social instincts and intuitions might be at a low point in the first part of the week. Avoid making major purchases that require good taste. Put romantic notions on hold for a few days and focus on moneymaking activities. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Make the most of your business acumen by working toward the achievement of long term goals in the upcoming week. Don’t pursue an impossible dream or a fantasy when a sure thing is sitting right under your nose. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Live up to the challenge. Responsibilities at work or in the family can put you through your paces in the week ahead, but the rewards will be well worth it. Don’t let minor criticisms undermine your confidence. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You may be inspired to expand creative efforts or make more peaceful choices in the week ahead. Your friends may influence your ideas and persuade you to choose lasting values over immediate gratification. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You have a flair for friendliness. Express brotherly love in all the right places to successfully blend business with pleasure in the week to come. Avoid impulsive buying sprees and you can turn talents and skills into cash. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): There is a Full Moon in the skies in your sign that can trigger self-examination in the week ahead. Avoid making purchases of personal items in the first half of the week when you are somewhat susceptible to flattery.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Get ready to wear your lucky shamrock. Some friendships must shift so that you can regroup within a more comfortable structure. Forming a new friendship may be more practicable than pursuing a romantic hookup this week. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Decoding the wants and needs of a significant other might seem difficult in the early part of the week to come. You might read too much meaning into something that would seem commonplace in other circumstances. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In the week ahead you could brim with creative ideas to improve your surroundings. If you focus fully on your tasks you will find ample opportunities to use ingenuity on the job. Avoid a passing temptation. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may be so busy looking for a four leafed clover that you ignore something important going on in the home. You may realize that you have only seen what you wanted to see as this week unfolds. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Today’s Full Moon might rivet your attention on financial matters. In the week ahead you might benefit from meditation or time spent on your own. You might not be aware that someone is being supportive. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Negative thinking can lead to negative results. Today’s Full Moon is in your opposite sign so you may become more aware of the flaws in a relationship or a partner. Focus on being a friend in the week ahead.
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The Achilles tendon is the longest tendon in the body. It connects the heel bone to the muscles in the calf. Athletes who over-train or fail to do their warm-up exercises are at risk for developing Achilles tendonitis, a painful inflammation of this tendon. Other individuals with sprains and strains from walking or running can also develop Achilles tendonitis. Since the heel area of the foot has a limited blood supply, healing can be very slow. Before determining treatment regimens, podiatrists evaluate the problem with a physical exam and possibly an X-ray. Rest and icing are often effective for mild cases of tendonitis. Long-term tendon pain may require ultrasound, laser therapies, cortisone injections, or immobilization. Achilles tendonitis generally responds very well to conservative treatment as long as it is diagnosed and treated early. Surgery is rarely indicated unless the Achilles tendonitis is particularly severe an chronic, or if the tendon has ruptured completely. To schedule an appointment, please call Family Foot Health Center at 732.370.1100. We are available for emergency calls at all times, and our doctors can be reached for urgent medical issues 24-hours a day, seven days a week. Our clinic is located at 4527 US Highway 9. HINT: In the United States there is an additional Achilles tendonitis treatment option. Here, a mixture of stem cells and plasma-enriched proteins can be injected into the affected area.
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Transition From Winter To Spring With An Easy Recipe Featuring Fava Beans By Wolfgang Puck
For so many of us, winter has been far too long and cold this year. Snow across the Northeast and Midwest. Heavy rains on the Pacific Coast. Tornadoes across the South. It can be hard to believe that springtime is less than two weeks away. Farmers’ markets are on the verge of the new season, and soon we’ll be savoring all kinds of fresh green vegetables that announce its arrival. But it still feels a little bit early, too early, be cooking the kinds of lighter, more delicate dishes that so many people associate with the season of renewal. Fortunately, Mother Nature provides us with a perfect transition between winter and spring: fresh fava beans. Very soon, piles of those big, plump, slightly flat grayish-green pods will begin appearing in market stalls, inviting us to enjoy a vegetable that combines a robust, earthy texture and taste that pushes the cold days behind us with a bright color and freshness that hint at the warmer, sunnier days to come. Many home cooks, however, find fava beans challenging to prepare, put off by those big, tough pods and the false impression that the seeds inside them are tough and chewy. So, let me share the simple truth: They’re surprisingly easy to prepare. To shell fava beans, press down with your thumbs along the seam of each pod to split it open; then, flick out the beans. I like to blanch the peeled beans briefly in boiling water, followed by a quick cooling in ice water, to help preserve their bright color before adding them to a recipe. It also makes them easier to peel by using a thumbnail to split the opaque skin on each bean, peeling off and discarding it. Once all that’s done, the fava beans need very little more in the way of cooking. You could toss them in a saute pan with melted butter and chopped herbs or add them to a stew or soup. Or, as I do in the following recipe, combine them with other fresh vegetables and pasta to make a main dish that combines the heartiness of winter fare with the brightness of the new season. Of course, if you like you can substitute another vegetable for the fava beans in this recipe. Use 1/2 pound (250 g) of small snow peas, for example, or 1-inch (2.5-cm) pieces of asparagus, or coarsely chopped broccoli, blanching them all as you would the fava beans and adding them toward the end of cooking the sauce. I hope you’ll go on enjoying this recipe long into the spring and continue to adapt it as new crops arrive in the farmers’ market. PASTA WITH SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS, FAVA BEANS, ONION-AND-GARLIC SOUBISE AND FRESH THYME Serves 4 1 2/3 pounds (725 g) fresh fava beans in the pod, to get about 1/2 pound (250 g) shelled and peeled fava beans 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) organic low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons minced shallot 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1/2 pound (250 g) assorted fresh shiitake mushrooms, or cultivated white or cremini mushrooms, wiped clean with a damp paper towel, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces 1/4 cup (60 mL) onion-and-garlic soubise (recipe
follows) Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves, plus 4 sprigs fresh thyme for garnish 12 ounces (375 g) whole-wheat spaghetti or other whole-grain pasta strands 2 heaping tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional) Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Fill a mixing bowl with ice cubes and water and set it near the stove. Meanwhile, shell the fava beans, discarding the pods. When the water boils, add the shelled beans. Boil for 1 minute. With a wire skimmer, remove from the boiling water and transfer immediately to the ice water to cool. When cooled, peel them, using a thumbnail to split their skins and removing and discarding the skins. Set the peeled beans aside. In a saucepan, bring the broth to a boil over medium-high heat, and then reduce the heat to very low and keep warm. In a large nonstick skillet or saute pan, heat the olive oil over high heat. Add the shallot, garlic and mushrooms, and saute, stirring continuously, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the hot broth and stir and scrape with a wooden spoon to deglaze the pan. Stir in the onion-and-garlic soubise and continue to cook for 2 minutes longer. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in the chopped thyme. Continue cooking until the liquid has reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Add the pasta to the pot of boiling water and cook until al dente - tender but still slightly chewy - following the manufacturer’s suggested cooking time. A few minutes before the pasta is done, add the fava beans to the sauce to heat them through briefly. Drain the pasta and add it, still slightly dripping, to the sauce, tossing to mix well. Stir in the parsley and remove the pan from the heat. To serve, divide the pasta among four large heated plates or bowls, spooning the mushrooms, fava beans and sauce equally over the pasta. Garnish with thyme sprigs and serve immediately, passing Parmesan at the table, if desired. ONION-AND-GARLIC SOUBISE Makes about 3/4 cup (185 mL) 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons organic low-sodium vegetable broth or chicken broth In a medium nonstick skillet or saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and the garlic. Sprinkle in the sugar, salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture has turned a deep caramel brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a blender or food processor and add the broth. Pulse until pureed. Transfer to a nonreactive container and refrigerate until ready to use.
(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) © 2017 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.
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