2017-03-25 - The Howell Times

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High School Senior Awarded For Giving Back

Resident Fears Roadway Will Cause Another Serious Accident

By Sara Grillo HOWELL – At a recent town council meeting, a resident urged council members to act on a potentially dangerous stretch of roadway on Arnold Boulevard near the Lakewood Township border.

The residential street, which is wedged between Lakewood-Allenwood Road and Ramtown-Greenville Road, is allegedly being used as a main truck route to Lakewood Industrial Park and a nearby recycling facility. It is also the scene of a serious motor vehicle accident in 2011 that injured several people and left a child in critical condition.

According to the resident, 40-ton trucks frequently drive down the roadway and end up in the shoulder because they don’t have enough room to make turns. The speed limit on Arnold Boulevard is currently 35 miles per hour, but the resident feels motorists exceed that.

A traffic study was done in light of these concerns, which the resident said revealed 80 percent of vehicles were driving an average of (Roadway - See Page 5)

–Photo courtesy Sara Grillo Top, speed measuring device on Arnold Boulevard near the intersection of Lakewood-Allenwood Road.

Bottom, Arnold Boulevard at the intersection of Ramtown-Greenville Road.

Howell Officials Discuss Budget

By Sara Grillo HOW ELL – T he Township Council recently listened to budget requests from the senior center, tax office, Sewer Utility and Department of Community Development at its last scheduled 2017 budget meeting on March 6.

The goal of these presentations was for each department to discuss their needs and for council members to be

informed when crafting a budget.

Senior Center The Howell Senior Center on 251 Preventorium Road asked for $4,500 to replace the sign on top of their building, which has been absent since the building was re-sided in 2015. A new 20-passenger bus was requested to replace a bus from 2005 that has 162,000 miles, but since there is another bus currently

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out to bid, the council was reluctant to finance another.

Free flu shots for seniors were also discussed, with Mayor Theresa Berger suggesting the township either bill residents’ insurance companies or have the Department of Health bill them for the shots, which are currently being covered by the township.

The county’s Office on Aging gives the Senior

Center a yearly grant for $27,500, but with up to seven events and 75 to 200 mouths to feed every day, it’s not enough. Fortunately, Interfaith Neighbors donates daily lunch for the seniors.

Tax Office The tax office has seen a decrease in tax appeals as they are being settled more often in house, instead of through an outside (Budget - See Page 4)

By Sara Grillo HOWELL – It’s hard work bei ng a h ig h school senior these days—between exams, college applications and prom. But some, including Howell High School senior Kiana Stockwell, manage to find room in their busy schedules to give back to their local and global communities.

Kiana was awarded for her community service efforts at this year’s Mon mout h C ou nt y Caring Awards, along with 36 other selfless seniors from surrounding high schools.

The annual Caring Awa rd s, wh ich a re run by the Monmouth County Guidance Director Associat ion, h o n o r o n e s t u d e nt from every Monmouth County high school who shows exceptional caring and compassion

–Anthony Bonjavanni Howell High School senior Kiana Stockwell receives her Monmouth County Caring Award in ceremony at Brookdale College on March 16. to a cause during their high school career.

Students are nominated by their teachers and administ rators, then asked to create a two-minute video highlighting their community service efforts.

(Award - See Page 4)

Narcan Deployments On The Rise Across Monmouth County

MONMOUTH COUNTY – Where in Monmouth County did Naloxone deployments occur in 2016, and so far in 2017?

These maps show the locations of Narcan deployments in Monmouth County in 2016 and 2017. The data being utilized for these maps was provided (Narcan - See Page 5)

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Continued From Page 1 Kiana’s video shows her working with students in Howell’s autism program, fundraising for the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life and coordinating events for Global Citizens, an organization that works to end extreme poverty.

“I just really love doing what I do. I want other children, and people in general, to receive a helping hand when they need one, and if given an opportunity to show someone kindness or help in a bigger way, I don’t see why anyone wouldn’t want to give back,” Kiana told The Howell Times.

Adopted from China before her first birthday, Kiana credits her extremely supportive parents as a reason for her compassionate and empathetic nature.

“I think being adopted has taught me a lot about perspective and gratitude,” she shared.

Last year, Kiana’s fundraising efforts for Howell High School’s Relay For Life brought in 1,000 participants and raised over $115,000 to fight cancer. She also dedicated her sixteenth and seventeenth birthdays to campaigns for Global Citizens, raising over $5,000 in two years through various fundraising events that helped fight extreme poverty. Global Citizens CEO Hugh Evans thanked Kiana for her efforts in the video, calling her a true global citizen.

“Congratulations on being recognized for your service in your community and

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appraiser. There were 250 county appeals last year, compared with 200 this year. An outside appraiser is still needed for bigger cases, so the largest chunk of this budget is for professionals and consultants. The overall operating budget has also gone down, officials said.

Municipal Court The court is looking to add an additional violations clerk to help with a growing number of cases due to recent changes to state bail reform. The current staff of four full-time employees is handling double the amount of cases as they were last year, and with less hands on deck than in previous years, officials said.

In-house staff had to be pulled from other areas several times last year to help with paperwork and answering phone lines when employees were either out sick or in court. An additional employee could potentially help lower overtime costs, which were more than $50,000 last year.

Sewer Utility Sewer Utility Director Bill Nunziato asked for two big ticket items from the council. The first would require a 100 percent increase to the $20,000 budgetary line item for the maintenance of lines. The additional $20,000 would allow the sewer utility to go out to bid and have a contractor on call for issues and emergencies. According to Nunziato, the township had three or four emergency situations last year, which are difficult to budget

beyond,” said Evans. “Your hard work supporting the work of Global Citizens in our campaigns and recruiting others to be involved will have a lasting impact on those living in extreme poverty.”

Her school counselor Anthony Bonjavanni attended the awards ceremony in support of Kiana and shared similar sentiments. “I’ve been extremely fortunate to have the opportunity to work with Kiana these last few years,” he said. “She is such a selfless and genuine young lady and well deserving of this honor. Kiana is not only a great role model for our student body and her peers but she is an inspiration to our entire community.”

Kiana shared that by giving back, she learns more about her own interests, passions, strengths and weaknesses.

“I know community service will always be a part of my life,” she said. “I plan to continue pursuing it and I am excited to discover new opportunities in the future.

I have always envisioned it being a career, a life passion of mine, or both.”

Other Caring Award recipients from the Freehold Regional High School District were Lauren Harrison from Colts Neck High School, Ethan Greenberg from Freehold Boro High School, Michael Stern from Freehold Township High School, Elaina Francis from Manalapan High School and Isha Patel from Marlboro High School.

A list of all 2017 Caring Award recipients and their videos can be found at mcgda. org/caring-award-2017.html.

for. The contract for this is estimated to be a couple thousand dollars, plus an hourly rate for service repairs.

The second big ticket item would be a similar increase to the maintenance of equipment budget, which would focus on maintaining the utility’s 10 stations and 10 emergency generators. It would cost around $6,000 for that annual maintenance contract, plus repairs.

A jet truck from 1991 also needs to be replaced, which is used 32 to 42 weeks out of the year to clean pipelines. It would cost over $40k to fix it, but $375k to buy a new truck.

The sewer utility also hopes to mirror Freehold’s success by introducing a remote monitoring system in its wastewater stations.

The system would monitor alarms, timestamp events and show data like flow history and pump start times, eliminating the need to use an alarm company.

Department of Community Development Community Development Director Jim Herrmann saved most his budget for new hires.

He asked the council for four new employees at a total of $425,837, including benefits. He said the department needs two administrative assistants to assist with a rising amount of paperwork, as well as an engineering aide and deputy director.

The construction budget is down, as less big box stores are being developed, which typically generate higher costs than residential development.

The Uniform Commercial Code is also proposing to eliminate certain required permits and fees that generated $171,000 in revenue last year.

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Continued From Page 1 by the Drug Monitoring Initiative at the New Jersey State Police.

The data continues to indicate that drug overdose deaths occurred in virtually all areas across Monmouth County, proving that the heroin and opioid epidemic does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender or place of residency, according to a release from the Monmouth County Prose-

The Howell Times, March 25, 2017, Page 5 cutor’s Office.

In April 2014, Gov. Chris Christie unveiled a pilot program to put the opioid antidote Naloxone in the hands of police officers in Monmouth and Ocean counties.

“For almost two years, law enforcement officers across Monmouth County have responded to hundreds of drug overdose calls and have administered the lifesaving drug Naloxone. That response continues as we forge on and battle this opioid epidemic,” Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni said.

–Photo courtesy Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Top: This map shows where Narcan was deployed in Monmouth County in 2016.

Bottom: This map shows where it was deployed so far in 2017.

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Continued From Page 1 50 miles per hour. According to township manager Jeffrey Mayfield, when residents claim speed limits are not being obeyed, a traffic counter and speed measuring device is set up to test the accuracy of the claim. Since the resident’s claims turned out to be true, the speed limit could be in danger of rising.

“Once they identify a certain percentile above the posted speed limit, they are supposed to, by state law, change it to that level,” said Mayfield.

Mayfield also said that the police department has looked into the speed limit and truck turning radius in the metered section of the roadway, and did not feel that any changes were justified based

on the data they gathered.

The resident said he brought up similar concerns at a council meeting six months ago, concerned for his own daughter’s safety, who he claims has come 12 inches from being hit by a speeding motorist.

The speed limit has so far not been changed from 35 to 50 miles per hour, and deputy mayor Robert Nicastro said it’s possible to lobby the state Department of Transportation to keep it at 35 should they need to.

“If you want to put that speed limit back up to 50 miles an hour, you’re going to wind up condemning someone to death,” said the resident.

Mayor Theresa Berger asked that the council take some time to review the issue and discuss it again at a later meeting.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

FEATURED LETTER Assembly Should Vote In Favor Of Stroke Bill Stroke kills nearly 3,500 people in New Jersey every year and causes lifelong disabilities for thousands more. Patients who receive treatment in the first 3 hours after stroke symptoms appear have the best chance of not only surviving, but of resuming daily life with limited lingering problems.

Sadly, too many stroke patients do not receive timely care. They are left to wait in emergency rooms for hours, or taken to hospitals that are not equipped to treat their conditions, wasting precious minutes and hours.

As a stroke survivor, I believe that New Jersey stroke patients deserve better.

On February 27, the Senate Budget Committee voted yes on a bill that would improve the stroke

system of care in New Jersey. It would ensure that hospitals that identify themselves as stroke centers have the necessary pieces in place to treat stroke patients in a timely manner. It would also ensure that EMS providers have protocols in place to identify a strokes and transport the patient to the appropriate facility in a timely manner.

I encourage the leadership of the Assembly to post this bill soon and members of the Assembly to vote in favor of it so that stroke patients receive the best care possible. Stroke won’t wait, neither should you.

Patty Lang Volunteer American Heart Association American Stroke Association

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Christie’s Budget Plan Promotes Continued Growth

The governor’s plan protects both taxpayers and businesses by meeting our fiscal obligations without raising taxes. It also keeps our commitment to fund the pension system.

The slow but steady progress we have by implementing vital reforms have provided the predictable and stable environment businesses require to grow and create jobs.

This proposal keeps New Jersey on the path for continued growth.

David Rible Assembly Republ ican Conference Leader

Christie’s In La La Land!

Chris Christie made it clear with his budget address that he is not in touch with reality. It’s time for him to get out of La La Land and face the real world.

Just because he says something doesn’t make it true.

He says New Jersey’s economy is booming, but it’s not.

Being one of the slowest states to recover from the greatest economic crisis of the last 80 years isn’t something to crow about.

He says he implemented tax fairness, but he hiked taxes on middle and lower income New Jerseyans and cut taxes for the rich.

He says he’ll increase infrastructure spending,

Letters To The Editor but for the last 7 years he’s raided $1 billion in clean energy funds, costing New Jersey over $3 billion in potential economic growth and 10,000 jobs.

And now he wants to spend $300 million to renovate his office, but struggles to find $20 million to save NJ children from lead poisoning.

Christie and the Legislature have to stop repeating the mistakes of the past. It’s not too late to turn it around, but we have to start now.

David Pringle Campaign Director Clean Water Action New Jersey

Deliver What Was Promised Regarding the Mill Creek Road Community Center i n Bea ch Haven West , demolished after damage from Superstorm Sandy in October 2012, this is our understanding of the controversy surrounding its replacement.

After officials reported that the community center could not be restored, actor Alec Baldwin donated $250,000. Then and for the next year, the understanding was that the money would help pay to replace the Mill Creek Road community center. That also was how local newspapers and the governor reported the gift.

Neither the mayor nor the township council clarified the donation’s intent as they repeatedly reassured BHW residents the community center would be

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replaced. There even was talk about inviting Baldwin to the ribbon-cutting.

At one poi nt, we re call plans being drawn, bids sought, received and opened, but a contract was not awarded because of high cost.

More than a year later, a bonding ordinance was introduced at a council meeting, revealing plans were underway for a Bay Avenue community center as well as a smaller building (800-square feet) on Mill Creek Road. The reasons for that decision had not been discussed with citizens actively involved in the Mill Creek Road center. The lack of communication created discontent.

Initially, fi nances were the reason given for the switch in plans, specifically uncer tainty about insurance reimbursement on the Mill Creek Road building. At a Beach Haven West Civic Association (BHWCA) meeting, Mayor John Spodofora explained that the council decided a center on Bay Avenue was more prudent because of flood-zone issues, primarily the need to offer services during a flood crisis.

He vowed, however, that he was committed to providing Beach Haven West residents with a replacement building. He repeated that promise several times in ensuing months, even after a resident told him that he doubted the building would ever be built.

Whenever asked about the status of the Mill Creek Road replacement, the official answer was that once the Bay Avenue building was complete, work would commence in Beach Haven West.

The mayor appointed a committee of five BHW residents to provide input on the replacement plan.

He produced an architectural drawing at the fi rst meeting, also attended by Councilman Alan Smith.

Changes were requested,

including adding a stove, and the committee was told it would meet again to review those changes.

To our surprise, the mayor decided in September not to meet again with the citizen committee. He said he and council members were not pleased with how the fi rst meeting transpired. At a September council meeting, the council was polled on their reported displeasure. Smith either did not respond or his response was not heard; the other four council members said they had no problem or awareness of the meeting in question.

The lingering issue is providing a stove in the new MCR facility. The BHWCA as simply asking to regain what was lost; t he mayor a nd cou ncil members maintain a stove installation is cost prohibitive. Recently, some have muddied the debate by saying we insist on a gas stove, thus hiking costs to run a gas line. Not true.

Our request is for what we lost - an electric stove with oven.

A sore spot in this controversy is last year’s purchase of the Pine Street b u i l d i n g a t a c o s t of $225,000 with anticipated significant repairs. On Jan. 24, Township Administrator Jim Moran announced that the township received a $140,000 FEMA grant to refurbish the Pine Street building. He explained that this was because the adjacent Bay Avenue building was deemed an alternate site to the center lost in a flood zone.

Noteworthy is that only recently, we heard that FEMA would not allow building a community center in a flood zone. Previously, we were told that the governing body decided Bay Avenue was a wiser location and solicited, then received FEMA approval to relocate the center.

At the November 29 council meeting, the mayor said (Letters - See Page 17)

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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

Christie: My Goal As Governor Is To Leave NJ Better Than I Found It From The Desk Of The

Governor Chris Christie NEW JERSEY – Governor Chris Christie gave a talk on March 20 discussing his commitment to leave NJ better than when he started his governorship. “ T h is de cla r at ion of commitment ensures that NJ residents will be able to access career connection services at all of our

county colleges, as well as the state’s 29 one-stop c a r e e r c e n t e r s , w h ic h a re oper ated by Labor a nd Work for c e D evelopment, in our libraries and our community and faith-based organizations are all par ticipating in this initiative. I want to thank them for doing so, as well.

“Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the Off ice of the Secretar y of Highe r E d u c a t io n h ave s e t a new attainment goal.

We’re calling it 65 by 25.

This initiative seeks to increase the number of people in the state who have completed education beyond high school by the year 2025.

“In 2015, 52 percent of residents had earned an associated degree, industry valued credential or higher. Our goal is to increase that number from 52 percent to 65 percent by 2025.

“Our goal will be met because of the collaboration you see today with our community colleges and the help that we hope we w i l l a l so ge t f r om our other institutions of higher education across the state.

“When I speak to employers one of the things that they like the most about ou r st ate is t hat we have one of the most h ig h ly educated workforces i n t he nat ion.

That’s a good thing, but the pace that education is taking in this new century is something that if we don’t hustle to keep up

with it, we’re going to fall behind. And that would take away one of the real advantages that NJ has in terms being attractive to the type of high-level employers that we want to get good paying jobs to ou r citizens, and so we need to continue to work on this, and that’s why this initiative is so important.

“So all these things that we’re doi ng tod ay a nd we’ve done before they lead to the numbers I just talked about in employment but in an even greater sense they lead to our belief that our state can

With Genocide, Words Are Not Enough From The Desk Of

Congressman

Chris Smith NEW JERSEY – Last year, former Secretary of State John Kerry declared that ISIS is committing genocide against Christians and other religious a nd et h n ic m i nor it ie s, however the administration fell short on necessary follow through. Rep. Chris Sm it h ( NJ- 0 4), C h a i rman of the House panel on global human rights, urged the new Trump administration to step in and close the gap created by its predecessor.

“Even after ack nowledging the genocide, the previous administration refused to support criminal investigations of perpet rators,” said Smith, author of the bipartisan Iraq and Syria Emergency Genocide Relief and Accountability Act (H.R. 390). “Staff from non-governmental organizations are risking their lives to conduct these investigations. Without our help,

evidence that can be used in trials will be lost. Proving these perpetrators are c r i m i nals — mu rde re r s, child abusers, rapists, slavers, d r ug dealers and more—will support our efforts to combat support for terrorist groups like ISIS.” Smith, along with Rep. Sean Duffy (WI-07), Rep. Anna Eshoo (CA-18), Rep. Jeff Fortenberry (NE-01) and Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA), sent a bipartisan, bicameral letter to Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley, requesting an update on actions the U.S. has taken to investigate and hold accountable perpetrators, urging the U.S. to take the lead on related effor ts at the U.N. and emphasizing the need to seek justice for all the victims, including Christians. “President Trump personally committed his

Administ ration to confronting the genocide that ISIS has been committing agai nst Ch r ist ia ns a nd other religious minor ities,” said Smith. “Only a few months ago, I met with Christian survivors in Iraq and saw that aid and action is needed, and needed right now. For the previous three years, the United States had abandoned these and the other survivors from religious a nd et h n ic m i nor it ie s.

H.R. 390 is a blueprint for making sure these genocide victims finally get aid from the U.S. and perpetrators are punished.”

At the 2017 National Prayer Breakfast, President Trump stated “We have seen a campaign of ISIS and genocide against Christians…All nations have a moral obligation to speak out against such violence. All nations have a duty to work together to confront it.”

Smith’s legislation, coled by Eshoo, will direct the U.S. government to: Identify threats of persecution and other early warning indicators of genocide, crimes against humanity, or war crimes against Iraqi and Syrian

religious or ethnic minorities that ISIS targeted for these crimes, or against other religious or ethnic minorities that are persecuted.

Provide humanitarian, stabilization, and recover y assistance to these communities, through entities that are effectively assisting them, including faith-based entities.

Support criminal investigations of perpetrators of genocide, crimes against humanity, or war crimes in Iraq, specifically ones collecting evidence that can be used in criminal trials.

Review U.S. relevant law and recommend how to close statutory gaps in being able to prosecute in the U.S. American citizens, or foreign nationals who come to the U.S., who have committed these crimes abroad.

The legislation is supported by more than 20 g r o u p s , i n cl u d i n g t h e K n ig ht s of C olu mbu s , Family Research Council, U.S. Conference of

Catholic Bishops, Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (Southern Baptist Convention), 21st Century Wilberforce Initiative, In Defense of Ch r ist ians, ADF International, Baylor University, Open Doors, Chaldean Assyrian Syriac Busi ness A llia nce, A Dema nd for Act ion, Yezidi Human Rights Organization International, Religious Freedom Institute, Center for Religious Freedom (Hudson Institute), Christian Solidarity Worldwide, Community of Sant’Egidio, International Ch r istian Concer n and the Religious Freedom Coalition.

It is also supported by all the former US Ambassadors-at Large for War Crimes, David Scheffer (1997-2001), Pierre Prosper (20 01-20 05), Cli nt Williamson (2006-2009) and Stephen Rapp (20092 015 ), a s wel l a s t h e Founding Chief Prosecutor of the Special Court for Sierra Leone, David Cra ne; Di rector of t he Center for Religious Free-

be a better place than it is today. So that’s your goal when you’re governor.

“When you’re governor your goal is not to make the place where you live perfect, because if you set that as the standard you will fail. Your goal is to make it better than it was when you found it, better than when you got the responsibility that the people gave to be the governor, and that’s the goal of what we’re trying to do with all of these programs, what we’ve been trying to do for the last seven and a half years. So we’ll continue to push.”

dom Nina Shea; and the author of Defying ISIS, Rev. Johnnie Moore.

Smith added, “Any legitimate effort to prosecute ISIS for genocide must follow the evidence and i nclude cr i mes agai nst Christian victims. I urge the Administration to ensu re t hat i nter nat ional prosecut ion i n it iat ives recognize the genocide agai nst Ch r ist ia ns a nd thereby ensure justice for all victims.”

Smith has held nine related Congressional hearings since 2013 and last December led a mission to Erbil (Kurdistan Region of Iraq) at the invitation of the Chaldean Catholic Archbishop of Erbil, Bashar Warda, to see firstha nd t he pl ig ht of t he 70,000 Christians – almost 1/3 of Christians remaining in Iraq – who escaped ISIS and have been sustained by the A rchdiocese of Erbil with support from organizations like the Knights of Columbus and without any support so far from the U.S.

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Criminal Justice Society Raises Money For K-9 Bullet Proof Vest

–Photo courtesy Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office WEST LONG BRANCH – Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office K-9 teams can increase their safety while combatting crime, thanks to Monmouth University’s Alpha Phi Sigma’s Criminal Justice Honor Society.

On March 8, the honor society held its fifth annual Paws for a Cause event at Monmouth University, which raises money for K-9 bullet proof vests. Alpha Phi Sigma has raised several thousand dollars for the K-9 Unit throughout the years.

“The Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office is grateful to Alpha Phi Sigma for their continued dedication to this cause,” said Sheriff Shaun Golden. “Our K-9 teams deal in narcotics and explosives detection as well as suspect apprehension and it’s crucial that they are protected while maintaining public safety.”

K-9 teams of the MCSO’s K-9 Unit participated in the event where each officer spoke

about their K-9’s specialty and performed a demonstration.

In 1997, the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office lost one of its own, K-9 Solo, when it was shot during an attempted apprehension of a wanted individual.

The MCSO K-9 Unit presently consists of seven handlers and eight K-9s. The unit includes two explosive/patrol teams, three narcotics/patrol teams, an explosive team, a tracking team and a narcotics team.

In 2016, the K-9 Unit was called out on 145 explosive detection calls, 330 tracking calls and 311 narcotics calls.

Anyone interested in making a donation to the MCSO’s K-9 Unit should mail checks payable to the Monmouth County Treasurer, Hall of Records, 1 East Main Street, Freehold, NJ 07728, with a letter indicating the check is for the MCSO K-9 Donation Fund.

JSAC Upcoming Fundraisers

BRICK – Jersey Shore Animal Center is pairing up with My Creative Canvas and having a Paint & Sip Fundraiser for the animals at the American Legion on Mantoloking Road in Brick on April 28 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Guests will have their choice of two designs, ‘Best Friends’ and/or ‘Anchor in the sand.’

BYOB and snacks at an additional cost. First come first serve seating. Limited seating is available.

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The center will also have a bus trip to Atlantic City’s Tropicana on April 30.

Tickets are $30 per person with $25 in slot play.

Pick up and drop off location will be at the Laurel Square (Kmart plaza) in Brick; arrive at 9:45 a.m. and the bus will return at 6 p.m.

For tickets, visit JSAC at 185 Brick Blvd.

CONTACT Hosts 32nd Annual Spring Luncheon And Mega Gift Auction

TOMS RIVER – CONTACT of Ocean & Monmouth counties will host its 32nd annual Mega Gift Auction and spring preview Fashion Show by Chico’s of Freehold on May 6 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Ramada Inn between Routes 9 and 70.

Participants will enjoy a three-course lunch, as well as door prizes and a jumbo 50/50 raffle.

A $48 donation includes the lunch, fashion show and $5 of auction tickets. All proceeds benefit CONTACT of Ocean & Monmouth Counties, the 24/7 Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention Helpline.

For tickets and information, call CONTACT at 732-240-6104 or mail a check to P.O. Box 1121, Toms River, NJ 08754.

Annual Howell Health Fair

HOWELL – This year’s annual Howell Health Fair is on April 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Southard School, 115 Kent Road.

There will be 23 exhibits, free health screenings, giveaways and fun for the kids.

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–Photo courtesy Monmouth County Park System LINCROFT – The Monmouth County Park System is hosting a Gardening & Pruning Workshop for prospective volunteers from 9 a.m.to noon on April 5 at the Thompson Park Visitor Center, 805 Newman Springs Road.

A Gardening, Pruning & Butterflies Workshop is also being offered from 1 to 4 p.m. on April 19 at the Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, 331 Georgia Tavern Road in Howell.

These workshops are open to children and adults ages 14 and older and are a stepping

stone to the Park System’s Drop-In Volunteer Days, where volunteers can assist with pruning, weeding and planting at the county park of their choice during April through October.

The schedule for Drop-In Volunteer Days is available at monmouthcountyparks.com.

For more information about these workshops or to reserve space, call Tracy Shiffman, Coordinator of Volunteers at 732842-4000, ext. 4283 or email volunteer@ monmouthcountyparks.com.

Monmouth University Hosts Bowl For Kids’ Sake Fundraiser

LONG BRANCH – Monmouth University will host its second annual Bowl For Kids’ Sake to raise money for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth & Middlesex Counties.

The bowling fundraiser will take place at the Monmouth University Ciniello Bowling Center in the Boylan Gymnasium on Palmer Ave. Cost is $25, either raised or donated, to participate on April 2.

To register as an individual or team, visit bbbsmmc.org/campaigns/3596-monmouth-

university-bowl-for-kids-sake or email info@bbsmmc.org.

Participants who raise $50 or more will win a free Bowl For Kids’ Sake t-shirt.

Trophies will also be awarded to the highest fundraiser and best bowler at each event.

By bowling, you directly and positively impact children in your community who need a positive role model in their life. Your support will improve the lives of young people and help them grow into happy, confident and successful adults.

Howell Rebel Wrestling Gift Auction

FREEHOLD – Howell Rebel Wrestling will host its first gift auction on May 5 at the American Hotel, 18 East Main St. from 6 to 11 p.m. Ticket drawing begins at 8:30 p.m.

Cost is $40 per person and ticket packages are available for an additional cost. Dinner will

be served and there will be a DJ and cash bar.

Tickets can be purchased on April 18 during the Howell High School PAT meeting.

Register no later than April 26, as space is limited. For more information, visit Howell Rebel Wrestling’s Facebook page.

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Howell Residents Among Park System Honorees

–Photo courtest Monmouth County Park System The Monmouth County Park System honored its volunteers at the annual volunteer recognition ceremony.

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MONMOUTH COUNTY – It was all about the volunteers on March 5 when the Monmouth County Park System held its Annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony at Hominy Hill Golf Course, Colts Neck. Throughout the year, 997 people volunteered a total of 23,294 hours assisting the Park System with recreation programs, special events and park facilities. During the event, Park System staff honored 152 volunteers who gave more than 40 hours in the past year.

A poignant moment came when the Park System recognized volunteers who hit milestones in their service hours. Gerry Lingner of Long Branch and Alex Osnato of North Middletown each gave more than 3,000 hours and James Henry of Lincroft crossed the 9,000 hours mark. Henry is a dedicated volunteer who gives his time freely, gardening in several parks, helping lead the Trails Team, and assisting with volunteer training and at numerous event throughout the year.

Working as a team with Park System staff, volunteers can be found helping in countless ways. They act as historic interpreters and demonstrators at Historic Longstreet Farm and Historic Walnford, serve as leaders on bus trips to sporting and cultural events, and assist in offices. They are invaluable to the Park System’s therapeutic horseback

riding program by assisting riders during individual lessons. Volunteers can also be found acting as docents, participating in beach clean ups, gardening, maintaining trails, and serving as educators in the Beach Nesting Bird Monitor program. They help make special events and races such as WinterFest, the Wind & Sea Festival and the Woods Hollow Bike Race run smoothly as well as assist with programs and camps. The Park System is grateful to each and every one of its volunteers for his or her service.

Local volunteers who gave more than 40 hours in 2016 are: Jodee Anderson, Point Pleasant; Denise Bixby, Howell; Janice Blake, Freehold; Janet Breslin, Jackson; Mitchell Bundschuh, Freehold; Hanna Ceppaluni, Freehold; Helen Cole, Freehold; Bethany Darby, Brick; Barbara Duggan, Freehold; Barbara Finazzo, Jackson; Cheryl Fulmer, Freehold; Cheryl Greenfield, Freehold; Donna Hansen, Freehold; Ralph Maratea, Lakewood; Thomas Puskar, Howell; Alexa Setteducati, Brick; Margaret Swan, Brick; Anna-Marie Van Brunt, Jackson; Elaine Weigl, Barnegat; and Lewis Whitaker, Howell.

To learn about Park System volunteers, visit monmouthcountyparks.com or call 732-842-4000.

Self Care Workshop At Monmouth Medical Center

LONG BRANCH – Learn how to increase self-awareness, mindful presence and strengthen the ability to remain healthy and resilient during stress at “Self Care: Building Resilience,” a free program offered by The Cancer Support Community at Monmouth Medical Center.

The program takes place on March 29 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Cancer Support Community, 300 Second Ave. Regina Rosenthal will help participants

develop a blueprint for change and personal empowerment. She will cover selfcare practices, teach stress management skills and help deepen self-awareness and self-compassion. These self-care strategies will help maximize health and create a stronger balance and harmony in all aspects of everyday life.

Registration is required by calling the Cancer Support Community at 732-9236090.

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Assistant Judge Takaki is the 47th Japanese judge to visit the United States as part of a program to learn about the American criminal justice system and share his knowledge when he returns to Japan. He has been in the United States for eight months as part of his visit.

Takaki became a judge when he was just 26 years old and has served as a criminal judge for three years and a civil judge for a year and

a half. He said that out of the 2,000 people who applied for a judgeship, only 100 were accepted.

He toured the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office building and met with First Assistant Prosecutor Marc LeMieux, Deputy First Assistant Prosecutor Lori Linskey, Deputy First Assistant Prosecutor Michael Wojciechowski, Lt. Paul Butkoff and other staff members.

“I am very happy to be here. It’s very progressive here and your conference room is huge and in Japan our building is very tiny,” Takaki said.

Donations Needed For Longtime Howell Resident, Marine Veteran

HOWELL – A donation fund has been set up for long time Howell resident and Marine veteran John Costigan, who is facing financial burden after undergoing a procedure to repair an aneurysm in October 2016 that left him partially paralyzed.

His home needs to be made ADA compliant, including widening the doorways and adding a ramp. Work has already begun in some areas of the house, but help is needed to cover the bill.

Costigan was known as hard-working and humorous within the community, serving as Monmouth County Republican State Committeeman and as the GOP Municipal Chairman of Howell Township for six years. He also served as Howell’s Preservation Task Force Chairman, working to save the township’s remaining farmland from development.

A GoFundMe page, started by former Manalapan GOP Chairman Steve McEnery, is collecting donations on Costigan’s behalf.

“John is still a proud Marine and would not be looking for a handout, and would be upset with what we are doing; but he needs this support,” wrote McEnery. “We can ask for his forgiveness afterwards.”

The page goes on to claim that Costigan has even been coordinating election sign distribution from his hospital bed.

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15-Minute Child Break Program For Parents

NEW JERSEY – The 15-Minute Child Break is a free, interactive, one hour presentation for parents, grandparents and caregivers who are concerned about children of any age and substance abuse.

Representatives from the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey will meet with groups on location to deliver this engaging and informative presentation in April and

May. Participants will receive age specific information and learn ways to talk to children about substance abuse. In addition to covering underage drinking, marijuana use, and other drugs, they also include information on the abuse of prescription drugs and the current heroin/opiate addiction crisis throughout NJ.

The 15-Minute Child Break presentation is supported by research, which demonstrates that kids who communicate regularly with their parents about their daily activities are 67 percent less likely to be involved in substance abuse than children who have little or no communication.

The presentation will cover topics such as: Talking to Your Kids about Drugs and

Alcohol Influence of Media and Pop Culture Effects of Specific Drugs Keeping Your Kids Drug-Free Strengthening Parenting Skills Utilizing Teachable Moments The program is available for businesses at the worksite and for community and parent groups, and is also available in Spanish.

Those interested in bringing the “15 Minute Child Break” presentation to community, should contact their local PTA, church, community organization or local business to host the session.

To register for the free presentation, visit drugfreenj.org or contact Bill Lillis, programs coordinator, at 973-467-2100 or bill@drugfreenj.org.

Upcoming Blood Drives In Keyport And Matawan

MONMOUTH COUNTY – New Jersey Blood Services, a division of New York Blood Center, is asking for help to maintain an adequate supply of all blood types, especially O-negative, the “universal” blood that can be transfused into anyone in an emergency.

Current inventory of several blood types is running below the desired target level, so giving blood at these upcoming blood drives in Monmouth County will help local hospitals meet their projected demands.

Blood drives will be held at the following locations: April 6 at Most Holy Redeemer, 133 Amboy Road in Matawan from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m.

April 10 at Keyport First Aid, 1927 Atlantic St. from 2 to 8 p.m.

“It’s simple: hospital patient demand for blood often outpaces our best efforts to recruit donors and schedule blood drives,” said New York Blood Center Executive Director of Donor Recruitment Andrea Cefarelli. “There are always reasons but we have to overcome that for the sake of hospital patients who need us.”

Blood products have a short shelf life – from five to 42 days, so constant replenishment is necessary. Each and every day there are patients who depend on the transfusion of red blood cells, platelets and plasma to stay alive.

But blood and blood products can’t be manufactured, they can only come from volunteer blood donors who take an hour out of their day to attend a blood drive or visit a donor center.

To donate blood or for information on how to organize a blood drive, call 1-800-933-2566 or visit nybloodcenter.org.

Howell Elks Easter Egg Hunt

HOWELL – The Howell Elks will host an Easter Egg hunt and lunch with the Easter Bunny on April 15. Lunch will be served at noon.

Photos with the Easter Bunny will follow the egg hunt.

Registration is required by contacting Connie Cantwell at 732-259-9666 or cantwellconnie@yahoo.com.

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With 7 out of 10 people experiencing low back pain at some point in their lives and low back pain being one of the most common reasons for patient visits to primary care physicians as well as hospitalization, there is no doubt that low back pain exists in epidemic proportions today. Spinal decompression therapy can be used to treat disc bulges and herniations, disc degeneration, sciatica, spinal stenosis, arthritis, facet syndrome and chronic back pain in the low back.

Our Vax-D Spinal decompression system is FDA cleared, and has been statistically proven to relieve the pain associated with disc degeneration, herniated discs, facet syndrome and sciatica. Surgical decompression may be warranted for candidates who fail a conservative trial of Vax-D treatment.

If you have back and/or neck pain, you may be a candidate for one of our programs. At our office we will give you an honest and fair assessment of your condition and whether or not we can help you.

“Did you know that 30 million Americans suffer from back pain every day? We are the doctors of Northeast Spine and Sports Medicine, and if you suffer with lower back or leg pain, we invite you to try Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression. This pain affects everything that you do, from work to play, and ultimately your quality of life.

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By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. When we think of crying, we usually relate it to grief, pain (whether it be emotional or physical), shame and sometimes, even guilt. We cry for a lot of reasons.

Sometimes we cry because “I’ll never let go, Jack” happens in a movie. When I was pregnant with my daughter Samara in 1989, I remember crying at some totally inappropriate moment during the whale movie, Orca. It was so odd, but to this day I recall how good it felt to let those tears out and blow my nose.

It’s funny looking back. Personally, I’m not a crier, it takes a lot, but I have, and I do, and on occasion it’s provoked by normal things such grief, or the fear of losing someone I love, or if I really, really hurt myself. I once started crying after pain induced by cutting open my finger while chopping an onion.

Any type of emotional surge, whether it is positive or negative, can trigger tears. When we’ve finished crying, we feel so much better! That feeling of relief you experience after crying comes from “feel-good” hormones and neurotransmitters that are released during the episode. Emotional crying contains “leucine-enkephalin,” an endorphin which improves mood and reduces pain.

Your tears contain endorphins, so when you cry, you can feel yourself start to settle down almost instantly after shedding some tears. As an added effect, our emotional pain tolerance increases after we have cried. This is human nature. Some other interesting benefits associated with crying include enhanced

communication, better coping skills and antibacterial effects. Let me explain: Crying releases stress. Stress-crying releases toxins that assist the body in ridding itself of chemicals that are known to raise cortisol levels. Cortisol is the hormone that puts fat around your belly and so controlling that could contribute to weight loss. Controlling cortisol helps you cope with stress. Do not allow your stress or emotions to remain bottled up inside you.

Tears are antibacterial. As for the killing off of bacteria, an article published by Medical Daily found that tears (which contain lysozyme) can kill up to 95 percent of bacteria in under 10 minutes!

Crying improves communication.

Babies cannot speak, so they let you know about their discomfort by crying.

As for adults, seeing another person’s tears quickly sums up the extreme level of anger, frustration or sadness, that words fail to convey. I have a longer article at my website which explains why some people prefer to cry alone in the shower.

Wherever you cry, it would be a disservice to yourself, your mental health and your physical body to prevent the occasional vulnerable state (and euphoria) that emotional crying provides. In order to restore balance to both your body and mind, you should try to embrace the lacrimation. Men especially, it is a sign of a kind-hearted sensitive man and there’s nothing wrong with letting your guard down. It is not a sign of weakness like you might think.

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Swim Lessons And Summer Camp Registration

MONMOUTH COUNTY – Registration for Monmouth County Park System’s summer camp and swim lessons is open and can be done online, by phone or in person.

To register online, visit monmouthcountyparks.com/program1/index.aspx.

To register by phone, call 732-842-4000 ext. 1. on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

To register in person, visit the Thompson Park Headquarters Building in Lincroft on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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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The New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act allows for numerous benefits should you sustain an injury out of and in the course of your employment. Please allow this article to provide you with a checklist to determine whether you are receiving the appropriate benefits under the law.

Did you report your accident or injury to your employer? By statute you are provided a short period of time to actually notify your employer of the injury. The most restrictive notice requirement is applied when a hernia is alleged, as you have only 48 hours to report this. Although other accidents and injuries allow for more leniency, as you may be entitled to medical treatment, all injuries should be reported as soon as possible.

Have you sought medical treatment? After providing notice to your employer that you have sustained an injury, you should seek medical attention immediately, should same be necessary. The longer that one waits to request medical treatment, the harder it will be to causally connect the injury to the incident at work. In addition, injuries often respond better to appropriate medical treatment provided in a reasonable time, rather than allowing the injury to worsen before attempting treatment.

Has your employer notified the workers’ compensation insurance carrier? This is important so that you are provided with a claim number to provide to medical providers to insure payment on your behalf. Also, although you provide notice to your employer, future endeavors relative to the claim will be more efficiently completed if the carrier is immediately put on notice.

Has your employer or its workers’ compensation insurance carrier provided you with a medical professional with whom to seek medical treatment? On some occasions, the employer may indicate that you should seek treatment and bring the employer any outstanding medical bills. This is contrary to the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act and usually signifies that the carrier has not yet been notified. It is important that you understand that the employer, through its carrier, has the right

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Is the physician with whom you are treating providing you with reasonable and necessary medical treatment? It is important that you provide the authorized medical professional with all of your medical complaints that are related to the compensable injury, and that all of those complaints are addressed by that physician.

Are you receiving temporary disability benefits through the workers’ compensation carrier for 70 percent of your standard average weekly wage? This is required in the event that the authorized physician indicates that you are temporary totally disabled, or able to return to modified duty which can not be accommodated by your employer. Temporarily disability through your employer is not the same as disability through the State and need not be applied for. In the event that you are instructed to apply for disability through the State, you are not getting the benefit as provided by Statute.

After completion of your medical treatment and temporary disability benefits, have you received compensation for the permanent disability arising out of your compensable injury? If you have received benefits, have you contacted an attorney to determine whether these benefits are consistent with the injury and disability you sustained?

Although this checklist may not be comprehensive, it is a starting point to determine whether you are receiving the appropriate benefits under the law. Should any of the above not be consistent with the benefits you are receiving, there are actions that may be taken by an attorney to bring your matter before the court so that the issues may be resolved.

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Monmouth County Library Hosts Makers Day

MANALAPAN – New Jersey Makers Day 2017 will be on March 25 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive.

Makers Day is a family-friendly event where children of all ages can experience innovative, hands-on learning through a musical “petting zoo,” science lab demonstrations, architectural and sculptural challenges with Bricks 4 Kidz and

robotics, rockets and animal sciences with 4-H. There will also be art projects, authors, ba sketba l l t e ch nolog y, c om mu n it y groups, crafts, gardening activities and a Rubik’s Cube challenge.

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I have asked waiters and ushers to ask them politely to stop, but the people get mad. Some have even come over and told me to mind my business. I don’t care what they’re doing this weekend or who is picking up their kids. It makes me crazy!

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United Republican Club Of Howell Meetings

HOWELL – Howell residents who have a passion for politics and desire to find out what’s going in their community are invited to join the United Republican

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Attend a United Republican Club of Howell meeting every third Tuesday of the month at the Howell First Aid building on 10 Kent Road near Wawa.

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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 fi ndings to students, parents and community members at the expo.

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Continued From Page 6 because Bay Avenue was about to open, steps were moving forward regarding Mill Creek Road – drawings were due early this year and construction complete by the end of 2017. At the December 13 council meeting, officials said site work is being done to complete the engineering/ architectural details for the Mill Creek Road facility and construction would begin in January.

In the interim, the BHWCA continued to press for a full kitchen. Council members were approached individually; some

standing fi rmly behind the mayor, others were sympathetic to BHW residents.

At a social gathering in December, Councilman Steve Fessler – who had indicated there might be adequate votes to include a stove – said council members now were reluctant but would be receptive to a successful petition drive, already underway. Fessler encouraged a vibrant petition effort.

The petition with 430 names was presented at the January 24 meeting, to which the mayor invited two residents to speak against the BHWCA’s request.

It should be noted that no township group or individual has ever been discouraged

from joining the effort to replace the Mill Creek Road building, which indeed is a township facility. Was it an asset to the BHW community? Indeed, and we simply expected it to be replaced – and were reassured repeatedly that it would be.

The mayor closed the January 24 meeting by reading a prepared statement, saying he and a unanimous council were putting the Mill Creek Road center on hold as it reviews the existing two community centers’ use and township needs before proceeding.

Thus, we have gone from having the Mill Creek Road center rebuilt to being offered a reduced version to now having

the project placed in limbo by a mayor who publicly pledged it would become a reality.

We, the Beach Haven West Civic Association, have closely followed the township’s pledge to rebuild the center and, in good faith, have tried to work with the mayor and council. In the past four years, we have experienced poor, and even no communication, confl icting information, and broken promises.

All we have ever sought is what was lost, and what we were promised.

Dawn Papatheodorou President Beach Haven West Civic Association

Master Gardeners To Present Spring Symposium

FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Master Gardeners will host a free spring symposium on March 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Monmouth County Agriculture Building at 4000 Kozloski Road.

“The “Celebrate Spring” symposium is a great way to learn about home and community gardening as we prepare our gorgeous green spaces for the new season,” said Freeholder Director Lillian G. Burry. “The County’s Master Gardeners have a wealth of knowledge to share and can answer all of your horticulture questions—so bring them all!”

Master Gardeners will present workshops on a variety of topics including organic vegetable gardening, container gardening, weed

and insect control, ground covers, native plants, pollinators and common landscaping mistakes and how to avoid them. Tours will be available throughout the day to see: The Master Gardener’s Plant a Row for the Hungry Garden which gives hands-on experience in vegetable gardening.

The Junior Master Garden where young teens grow their own garden under the direct tutelage of Master Gardeners.

The Herb, Native and Rain gardens, which demonstrates ecologically safe ways to minimize erosion and waterway pollution caused by runoff from hardscapes such as driveways.

A Rutgers’ Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Helpline table will be open at the symposium to answer everyone’s gardening

questions. A helpline is also available yearround weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 732-303-7614.

In conjunction with the Rutgers Cooperative Extension, the Monmouth County Master Gardener program seeks to educate everyone in matters horticultural, help answer questions regarding gardening problems around the home, support community gar-

dens for towns and schools, and provide a speaker’s bureau to bring Master Gardener led discussions to local gardening clubs and other interested community groups around the County.

For more information about the spring symposium or the Monmouth County Master Gardener program, call 732-431-7260 or go to visitmonmouth.com.

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Monmouth County’s Still The Place To Be

FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders received some good news about visitor spending in Monmouth County in 2016. Tourists spent $2.4 billion in 2016 which is a 3.3 percent increase overall on spending in local business that helps fuel employment and sales in dining, recreation, lodging, retail and transportation.

“Tourism spending continues to climb up in Monmouth County,” said Freeholder Thomas A. Arnone, liaison to the county’s Tourism and Economic Development divisions. “Tourism has long been a critical part of the overall health of the county’s economy. This spending supports the well-being of our restaurants, hotels and attractions and indirectly supports equipment and furnishing suppliers as well as wholesalers, utilities and business

services.”

The 2016 breakdown in tourism spending included: $641 million on food & beverages, $495 million on accommodations, $546 million on recreation & entertainment, $451 million on retail, $307 million on transportation and $279 million on 2nd homes.

“Tourism directly and indirectly employs 8.5 percent of our local workforce; which translates to 33,209 jobs,” said Freeholder Serena DiMaso, Esq., liaison to the county’s tourism and workforce divisions. “Our workforce enjoyed an increased number of visitors in part because, from Memorial Day to Labor Day, visitors enjoyed abundant sunshine as they took in the sights and sounds that Monmouth County has to offer.”

Overall, Monmouth County sees about

5 million visitors each year.

Freeholders Arnone and DiMaso anticipated this good news because of the positive reports from many business owners and several local officials about their tourism season. Many towns had solid or increased beach badge sales that often indicate how the season is going to look.

Visitor spending translates into revenue for local business and tax revenue for the state and local governments. In 2016, visitors to Monmouth County generated $302 million in sales and lodging revenues for the state and some local municipalities.

The numbers were announced by Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno on March 9 at the State Tourism conference in Atlantic

City. The report was compiled for the New Jersey Division of Travel & Tourism

by Tourism Economics of Philadelphia.

Overall visitors to the state spent an estimated $44.1 billion in 2016; an increase statewide of 2.9% over the previous 12 months.

If NJ and Monmouth County did not have a tourism industry every household would need to pay an additional $1,525 per year (in taxes) to replace the tourism taxes received by the state and local governments To find out what is happening now in Monmouth County, visitors and residents are encouraged to check out the tourism calendar of events at VisitMonmouth.com.

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FREEHOLD – Freehold Soil Conservation District will award three $2,000 scholarships to students majoring in a conservation-related field in the summer of 2017. The Neal Munch, Mac Clark and Bill Schauer Scholarships are awarded annually to honor their years of dedicated and distinguished service to Freehold District and to conservation. This will mark the 38th consecutive year that Freehold Soil Conservation District will award college scholarships.

All applicants must be: a New Jersey resident of Monmouth or Middlesex County; entering junior or senior year of college by the fall of 2017; majoring in a field related to conservation including, but not limited to – agriculture, environmental education, environmental science, environmental studies, forestry, geology, landscape design, resource management, soil science, etc.

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Costume And Textiles Seminar At Monmouth County Historical Society

FREEHOLD – The early costume collection of the Monmouth County Historical Association will be featured in an all-day seminar on April 8.

The seminar, “Whatever Shall We Wear: 18th and Early 19th Century Clothing and Accessories in Monmouth County,” will be held at the Museum and Research Library of the Monmouth County Historical Association, 70 Court Street from 10 a.m. to 4 pm. Cost is $125 per person, which includes lunch.

Bernadette M. Rogoff, Principal of Small Museum Design and former Curator of Museum Collections at the Association, will lead the all-day seminar and discussions.

This costume and textile collection provides a unique opportunity to view a wide range of clothing and personal accessories actually owned by men, women, and children from the area. The day will begin with an overview of early Monmouth County, its residents and the textile collection itself.

Twenty-five selected garments and accessories will be on display. Participants will be given a rare opportunity to carefully

Colors For Autism Run At Howell High School

FARMINGDALE – Howell High School will host its first annual Colors for Autism Run/Walk on April 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This is a “color” event where runners will have powdered paint thrown at them during the course. There will also be a Finish Line Dance Party with a DJ. All proceeds will go to a local non-profit organization called POAC Autism Services, a group that provides education to parents of newly diagnosed children, as well as to police, EMS and fire departments throughout the state.

The run/walk will take place on the grounds of Howell High School, 405 Squankum Yellowbrook Road.

Cost is $25 and the link to sing up is tinyurl. com/gwqggtg. Space is limited to the first 500 participants.

New Jersey Author To Speak On World War 1

HOWELL – The Heritage Group of Howell and the Friends of the Library will host a discussion featuring local author Joseph G. Bilby on April 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Howell Library, 318 Old Tavern Road.

Bilby will speak on “New Jersey’s Role in World War I,” commemorating the United States entry into WWI on April 6, 1917.

Bilby, a Seton Hall graduate, served as a lieutenant with the First Infantry Division in Vietnam.

He has authored over 18 books and 200 articles with a concentration on New Jersey and Civil War history.

Free program. Light refreshments will be served.

examine the items on display and see up close their construction techniques and materials. Discussion will also focus on family provenance and the social standing of clothing owners.

This event is being held in conjunction with the Association’s current exhibition,

entitled “Hartshorne: Eight Generations and their Highlands Estate Called Portland.” It includes many important textile and costume items from the prominent Hartshorne family of Monmouth County.

Participants in the seminar will also have an opportunity to examine the textile items

in this exhibition.

Registration is required and will be limited to 25 participants so that everyone can see and examine the items on display up close.

To sign up, please visit our web site at monmouthhistory.org, call 732-462-1466, ext. 11 or email pthithens@monmouthhistory.org.

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

DR. LOUIS NAPOLITANO OFFERS STATE-OF-THE-ART DENTAL CARE

By Robert Verderese Smile and the whole world will smile with you is a saying that you have probably heard before. It’s incredible how simply smiling can make such a dramatic difference in your outlook—and those around you. For those who are not confident with their smiles they might hesitate or avoid smiling altogether, which is truly unfortunate. This is where Dr. Louis Napolitano, DMD, in Jackson, NJ could really make a huge difference in a person’s life. Along with his associate Dr. llan Gamburg, office manager Laurie Abramowitz, and his wonderful staff, Dr. Napolitano offers a one-stop shop for state-of-the-art dental care for you and your family.

Louis Napolitano was born and raised in Union City and now lives in Howell with his wife. He completed his undergraduate studies in chemistry from Georgetown University and subsequently attended dental school at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, where he graduated as a member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon—a national honor society for dental schools.

When asked why he chose to

become a dentist, Dr. Napolitano replied: “I always had an interest in, and aptitude for, the natural sciences so I decided to major in chemistry as an undergraduate. While in College, I realized that I wanted to work in a fi eld where I could use my abilities to positively impact the lives of others. As I considered my options, I discovered that dentistry would be the perfect occupation for me—allowing me to use my skills to optimize a patient’s oral health which contributes to their overall general health and well-being.”

As someone who believes it is important to keep abreast of the most recent technological advances in dentistry, Dr. Napolitano is an avid member of many professional organizations where he studies the latest techniques and technology in the profession.

One bit of technology that Dr. Napolitano is particularly excited about is the state-ofthe-art Solea—the only FDA approved C02 laser used for hard tissue (teeth) and soft tissue (gums) procedures.

This incredible laser technology possesses a unique wavelength which functions as an alternate to the tradi-

tional drill in the majority of dental procedures.

“The Solea laser technology is wonderful in that it totally takes the anxiety out of dentistry. Everybody knows someone who is petrified of needles—perhaps your children or even yourself—and as such avoids receiving treatment they desperately need. For these people, Solea is the obvious solution to their dental woes. By not having to administer needles, I am able to deliver virtually painless procedures to my patients, invariably bringing a smile to their faces and to mine!” Dr. Napolitano says.

Another benef it of this breakthrough laser technology is that it allows for a more efficient dental experience for patients. With Solea, you can have a cavity or fi lling done in a flash, which allows patients to resume their daily activities—go back to work or out to lunch—without any discomfort. Also, given that Solea is less invasive than traditional dental procedures, healing is much quicker.

And as an added bonus, there are no fee increases or additional charge for performing the Solea laser restoration for a patient. In a word, Dr. Napolitano aptly explains this new laser technology in the following way: “Solea provides an overall wonderful experience for my patients and is changing the way we practice dentistry while changing the lives of the people we care about most—our patients!”

In addition to the Solea, Dr. Napolitano’s practice offers a full-range of dental services, including general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, oral surgery and implant dentistry. “In the past you were sent somewhere else,” Dr. Napolitano explains. “My vision was to create a state-of-the-art facility where all of a patient’s treatment could be provided in one practice.”

Did you know there is a link between oral health and overall health? Indeed, the latest medical research clearly confirms this connection: “We’re not just interested in teeth and cavities,” Dr. Napolitano says. “We’re interested in the whole person—everything about our patient’s health.”

Dr. Napolitano notes that those who have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes are more likely to develop gum disease. “Many diabetics have a decreased ability to fi ght

Dr. Louis Napolitano, DMD bacterial infections, including those that occur in the mouth.”

A lot of chronic pain can also be traced to underlying dental issues, such as migraines—even heart disease!

So what can you do to protect your oral—and overall— health? Well, for starters, Dr. Napolitano stresses the importance of regular oral hygiene at home: “You should brush your teeth three times a day, use dental floss on a consistent basis, and use a mouth rinse with fl uoride daily.”

Although good preventive oral health begins at home, it doesn’t end there. To be

sure, the full spectrum of preventive dental care must always include routine cleanings by dental professionals.

Patients should come in for a professional cleaning and oral cancer screening exams at least twice a year. This dental practice is crucial in that not only will you be able to have plaque and tartar removed from your teeth, but you will also be given a thorough examination of your whole mouth.

Dr. Napolitano and his team are committed to making patients feel as comfortable as possible and to develop relationships with each patient: “Every member of our team takes tremendous

pride in providing the most compassionate care to all of our patients and to make them feel as comfortable as humanly possible,” Dr. Napolitano says. “We make every one of our patients feel like they are part of our family.”

To get more information about Dr. Napolitano’s practice, you can call his offi ce at 732-905-2488 or visit his website at louisnapolitanodmd.com. The office hours are Monday 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Tuesday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dr. Napolitano’s office is conveniently located at 2046 West County Line Road, Suite 2 in Jackson, NJ.

Dr. Napolitano’s office is conveniently located at 2046 West County Line Road, Suite 2 in Jackson

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of MARCH 25 - March 31

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): As the first week of spring unfolds your fancies may turn to thoughts of love. You might be inspired by the first daffodil peeking out of the ground or wallow in a mire of unrealistic ideas. Avoid conversational mix-ups.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Plotting and planning might be on your mind in the week ahead. Harness your vivid imagination and put it to the test. You may be energized to make money but could just as easily find ways to spend it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Fuzzy thinking is not the same thing as fuzzy logic. In the week ahead be sure to communicate clearly and avoid becoming bogged down in details. Your physical energy levels are high, so tackle odd jobs.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Too many friends can spoil the broth. You can never have too many well-wishers in your corner, but your time might be eaten up by texting and email messages in the week to come. Avoid extravagant purchases.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The more the merrier is fine until you want some rest. In the week to come your contact with numerous people might help you realize how necessary it is for you to have a special someone as the center of your life.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Keep your money in your pocket. You may be attracted to something or someone that is not worthy of your attention as this week unfolds. Focus on learning how to perform physical tasks or pursue constructive ideas.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You are never too old to learn new tricks. You could join a group that shares your interests or widens your scope.

There may be a few times in the week ahead when you think the truth has been stretched too far.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): During the week to come it might seem that the more money you make the more you must spend. Your participation in group activities might cost more than you expect. Find ways to apply wisdom to your finances.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You might end up running in circles as this week unfolds. Put a puzzling problem on the back burner and concentrate on getting caught up with a backlog of essential tasks around the home and office.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don’t pretend to be someone you aren’t. You might think you can get away with hiding your past or your faults but it will seem silly in hindsight. In the week ahead ask friends to help you achieve your goals.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You may feel it necessary to defend yourself from unwarranted criticism concerning the way you handle your possessions or bank account. You may be challenged in the week ahead to handle a tight schedule.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Win the wrestling match with your conscience. Someone might be more successful than you, but that does not diminish your innate gifts. Brief feelings of inadequacy may undermine your confidence this week.

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A Perfect Pear: Late-Harvest Pears And Dried Fruit Come Together In A Sweet Spring Dessert

By Wolfgang Puck

As spring arrives, there are so many good reasons for food lovers everywhere to rejoice. Yet, often, the last thing you want to do when the days are suddenly longer, brighter and warmer is to spend time in the kitchen when you have fun things waiting to be done outside, from playing with your family and friends to going for a walk to working in your garden.

My favorite activity right now, not surprisingly, is to visit the farmers’ market to see what wonderful produce the season has to offer. And one of the items I enjoy the most right now is a fruit that many people associate with just autumn and winter: pears.

Yes, the plump, juicy, sweet and aromatic tree fruit most often graces out tables during the holidays. But you can still find some excellent varieties for sale well into springtime, particularly elongated, brown-skinned Bosc pears, with their good, strong pear flavor and an almost crunchy texture that makes them an excellent candidate for cooking as well as eating raw. You’ll also find both green-skinned and red-skinned Anjou pears, which are plumper in shape, with a firm texture and a flavor that ranges from bright and almost lemony for the green variety to the slightly spicier red ones.

That’s why I’d like to share one of my favorite simple recipes featuring pears.

This home-style compote highlights the fruit’s distinctive character by briefly cooking it with tart dried cherries, fruity German- or Austrian-style white wine, a little lemon juice and a fresh vanilla bean.

The recipe takes almost no time for you to prepare. All you have to do is spend a few minutes quartering, peeling and coring the pears, and then combine them with the other ingredients to marinate for an hour while you go do something else. Lastly, you cook the pears for just 15 minutes before letting them cool to room temperature for serving.

Simplicity also rules in the way you serve them. Just spoon a few pear quarters, cherries and the cooking juices into serving bowls, garnish with mint, and you’re ready to enjoy a treat that tastes as fresh as springtime - and would make a perfect addition to your holiday table for Easter or Passover.

You’ll also notice, by the way, that the recipe doesn’t include even a spoonful of added sugar. That’s because the pears and the wine in which they are briefly poached provide enough sweetness on their own, making this an especially healthy dessert to enjoy at just around the time you might be thinking about fitting into your swimsuit. After all, we’re only three months away!

Pear and Dried Sour Cherry Compote Serves 8 to 10 8 large firm, but ripe Bosc or Anjou pears, peeled 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 cup (250 mL) dried sour cherries 1/2 vanilla bean 2 cups (500 mL) fruity, aromatic white wine such as gewurztraminer or riesling 8 to 10 small sprigs fresh mint With a small, sharp knife, cut each pear lengthwise in half, and then remove the stem and core. Cut the halves in two and put the quarters in a medium mixing bowl. Drizzle the lemon juice and toss well to coat the pears.

Loosely arrange the pear quarters in a single layer in a nonreactive 12-inch (30cm) skillet. Scatter in the dried cherries.

With the small, sharp knife, cut the piece of vanilla bean lengthwise in half.

With the back edge of the knife blade, carefully scrape the tiny vanilla seeds from the middle of each half. Put the seeds and the bean halves in the pan with the pears. Pour the wine over the pears, cover the skillet, and leave the pears at room temperature to marinate for about 1 hour.

Leaving the pears covered, transfer the skillet to the stove over medium heat.

When the wine is almost at a boil, reduce the heat to very low and cook until the pears are barely tender enough to be pierced easily with the tip of a sharp knife, about 15 minutes depending on ripeness.

Transfer the pears and their liquid from the skillet to a heatproof bowl and leave to cool. Serve at room temperature, arranging 3 or 4 pear quarters in each serving bowl and then spooning the cherries and sauce over the pears. Garnish each serving with a mint sprig.

(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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