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Howell Gymnast Overcomes Injuries To Win First Place

By Sara Grillo HOWELL – Olivia Vega has dedicated her life to gymnastics for the past five years, but not without her fair share of adversity. Over the past couple years, the Middle School South 8th grader suffered not only a broken bone in her back but a broken elbow, which cost her last year’s season and required surger y to repair. But this year paints a much different picture. Olivia recently competed in the USA Gymnastics Level 8 Regional Competition in Pittsburgh on April 2, an event that is reserved for the very best gymnasts from six states – Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Virginia and West Virginia. “She’s a remarkable kid,” said her proud mother Patti Magan. “This was really the very first season she’s been able to train fully to her potential without

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Howell Discusses Aﬀordable Housing Plans

–Photo by Sara Grillo Howell residents pack the Middle School South cafeteria for a special affordable housing meeting on April 6.

–Photo courtesy Patti Magan Olivia Vega competes on the balance beam. an injury and the results definitely showed.” Olivia was crowned as the Regional Champion on the Uneven Bars, an event that requires

enormous strength and determination, beating out gymnasts from six competing states. She also placed third in the All-Around cate-

gory, which means she earned high scores on every event she competed in, including the uneven bars, balance (First - See Page 5)

Recalling A Hindenburg Frenzy

By Jennifer Peacock PLUMSTED – Its 80th anniversary of the tragic explosion of the Hindenburg has generated more interest than its 75th. So said Carl Jablonski, president of the Navy Lakehurst Historical Society, at a slide presentation on the Deutsche Luftschiff Zeppelin 129 – the Hindenburg – at the Plumsted branch of the Ocean County Library on April 6. Jablonski’s been around for many of the sig-

nificant Hindenburg anniversaries, but wasn’t 100 percent sure why the 80th has sparked more interest than five years ago. He thought, perhaps, a new generation has aged into interest of the airship disaster that took 36 lives on May 6, 1937. The small meeting room in the Plumsted branch was filled with guests of all ages who had an interest in the fate of the “Concord of its time,” Jablonski called it. (Hindenburg - See Page 4)

By Sara Grillo H OW E L L – A s p e c i a l t ow n s h i p meeting explained the evolution of affo r d a ble h o u s i n g requirements, and what the future of Howell could look with more of it. The township is awaiting a decision on how much affordable housing it could be required to have, which could mean planning for 322 to 550 units. Where that housing would go, and potential maps, were shown throughout the special meeting. Many Howell residents attended the special affordable housing meeting on April 6 to discuss the township’s role in building income-based housing. Residents also viewed concepts from developers showing what the housing might look like and where

i n t ow n it wou ld be built. Mayor T he r e s a Berger told residents that the meeting was being held because while she was campaigning, she heard their concerns about development and affordable housing. T he t h re e -hou r meeting kicked off with a history lesson of sorts, as township affordable housing at tor ney A nd rew Bayer, Esq., gave the packed Middle School South cafeteria some background on how affordable housing requirements have evolved over the past 40 years. In 1975, the Mount Lau rel Doct r ine r u led t hat ever y town in New Jersey had a constitutional obligation to provide its fair share of affordable housing. Ten years later, the

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Housing:

Continued From Page 1 Fair Housing Act put that obligation into law and the Coalition On Affordable Housing (COAH) was born, which Bayer referred to as the most hated agency in the state. COAH gives townships two options: voluntarily participate in state regulations so the town can decide where affordable housing is built, or elect not to participate and be subject to builders’ remedy, meaning builders can sue if they feel a township isn’t following its legal obligation. Adding more flames to the fire is the fact that COAH failed to issue new affordable housing obligations in 2015. Earlier this year, the Supreme Court ruled that townships have a “gap” responsibility to covers the timeframe that COAH failed to act, from 1999 to 2015. If

Hindenburg: Continued From Page 1

The D-LZ129, the Hindenburg, had been in operation for only 14 months, Jablonski said. It was the largest airship ever built. The Luftschiffbau Zeppelin GmbH company was in trouble and took money from Adolf Hitler’s Nazi government to stay afloat, he added. Hence, the airship was used as a propaganda machine for the Third Reich, flying over the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin and making other trips around Germany. The dirigible took three years to build, from 1932 to 1935. It cost $3 million in build. It

it weren’t for this curveball, Howell’s preliminary obligation was already set at 368 units. The township is currently waiting on the Supreme Court to determine what that gap obligation is. Until then, officials said the worst-case scenario would be a 1000-unit obligation, due to a cap in the law. Based on the housing credits Howell has already received and put into place, officials anticipate planning for 550 affordable housing units. If the obligation is closer to 700 units, which they say is more realistic, it would mean planning for 322 units. So far, planning officials have met with 16 developers and asked them to provide preliminary concepts of their building plans. Most plans are inclusionary, meaning only a percentage of the proposed development is set aside as affordable housing, typically 15 to 25 percent.

The highest set aside is 27.3 percent, which is a 139-unit mix of 63 single family homes, 35 town homes and 38 affordable apartments on the north side of Birdsall Road. Only three plans offer 100 percent affordable housing. Township director of community development Jim Herrman stressed that the concepts shown to residents at the meeting are just proposals and no action has been taken to move forward with any of the projects. He also pointed out that the 100 percent affordable housing projects are a better bang for the township’s buck, since they would help meet COAH requirements with the least amount of development. There was a common denominator during the public hearing portion of the meeting— Ramtown. Many of the citizens who elected to speak were from this densely packed southern portion of Howell, and painted pictures

of speeding cars, out of control traffic and overcrowded schools. Out of the 16 properties, Ramtown has the lowest number of projects, but citizens feel that the area has seen enough development and should be spared. A teenager from Howell High School was brave enough to approach the microphone, pointing out to officials that where these homes are built will affect his and other kids’ futures. He said his school is overpopulated as it is and that it’s difficult to walk through the halls without constantly bumping shoulders with his fellow students. Next year he starts learning to drive and said there will be so many cars on the road, he won’t even feel safe. Officials hope to turn the map used during the presentation into a PDF and post it on the township website to promote transparency. Affordable housing will be discussed again at an April 18 town council meeting.

first carried passengers in 1936, making trips not only to Lakehurst, but Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. Round-trip tickets went for $740 round trip per passenger, Jablonski said. The Hindenburg’s flight to Lakehurst on May 3, 1937, was the first of 17 scheduled trips that year. Inside the meeting room, rain could be heard pounding the roof as thunder rolled. Jablonski said April 6’s weather was similar to what the Hindenburg’s crew faced when they made it to New Jersey on May 6, he said. The crew always took guests to see the Manhattan skyline, and this day flew up and down the Jersey Shore until the storms passed. What happened next has been recounted

thousands of times. Jablonski filled in some tidbits not generally discussed. Jablonski shared: Lakehurst, that one-square-mile borough surrounded by Manchester, has the distinction having the first official title of International Airport. Two hundred fifty men were required to land the Hindenburg, but there were only 60 soldiers stationed at Lakehurst. So, locals would line up, waiting to get a chance to help. They worked morning until night, and were paid $1 for the day’s labor. A person could earn $4 extra each month helping with the landing. The Hindenburg disaster is still one of the mostly widely known disasters, due to it be-

ing filmed. Sure, everyone knows about The Titanic, but no one was there to film it. Locals, wanting to cash in on the disaster, cleaned out their cupboards and attics and burned items and sold them to eager tourists as “authentic” remains. The remains of the Hindenburg were taken to a junk yard in Perth Amboy, where the owner cashed in letting people pay for pieces of the dirigible. Authentic remains—the real kind—sell for tens and hundreds of thousands of dollars today. Jablonski brought with him silverware with the engraved “DZR,” which can fetch $14,000. A cross brace recently sold for $200,000, he said.

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Continued From Page 1 beam, floor exercises and vault. Olivia currently trains with Natalia Tokareva at Action Gymnastics in Freehold and puts in four-hour days, six days a week training at the gym. She said her coach and team have become like a second family to her. Her mother said one of the biggest keys to her success, aside from her natural gift for

The Howell Times, April 15, 2017, Page 5 the sport, is her coachable attitude. “She has had so much working against her, and I am so very happy that she’s come back against such difficult obstacles,” said Magan. She is excited to compete on Howell High School’s gymnastics team next year, even though it means practice every day after school. Beyond high school, Olivia hopes to earn a gymnastics scholarship to college and has dreams of practicing medicine, perhaps as a doctor or surgeon, providing the same care she received during her many injuries.

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BlueClaws Looking For Bullpen Catchers

–Photo courtesy Patti Magan Howell Middle School South 8th grader Olivia Vega competes at the USA Gymnastics Level 8 Regional Competition in Pittsburgh on April 2.

LAKEWOOD – The BlueClaws are looking for bullpen catchers for the 2017 season. Those interested must have catching experience at the collegiate level. Only those with collegiate level catching experience should apply.

Bullpen catchers would be needed while the BlueClaws are at home and could arrive up to several hours prior to first pitch stay until the end of the game. If interested, email Kevin Fenstermacher at kfenstermacher@blueclaws.com.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

F EATURED L ETTER Media Bias Distorts The Truth We frequently hear Donald Trump bash the media and deride some network as “fake news.” What his words fail to note is that fake news goes both ways and was a big help in getting him elected. Since the removal of the Fairness Doctrine, a clear divide has taken place in the media. Many networks report with obvious bias and the news has become more a reality TV show than a source of accurate information. The result is a poorly informed public with extremist views. During the Obama years, right wing media fed viewers a steady diet of cleverly crafted negative spin on his initiatives. Efforts to improve the health care system were portrayed as descent into socialism, attempts to curb gun violence as an assault on the Second Amendment rights of law abiding citizens and use of diplomacy in international disagreements as weak kneed appeasement. Such opinionated and misleading reporting also convinced millions of voters the country was on a downward spiral and would be best served by turning to a billionaire businessman with a history of shafting the working man. Trump rode this wave of incendiary reporting all the way to the White House. Media bias distorts the truth by blurring the line between reporting and editorializing, creating a form of news where opinions are cleverly presented as fact. The news is further distorted by omission, with many networks reporting of only what supports the opinion they’d like viewers to have.

Sadly this kind of slanted reporting is alright with many viewers who are happy not having to consider the other side’s ideas. People tune to a particular network for validation of their existing beliefs rather than a full accounting of the news. The ultimate hypocrisy of Trump’s complaints is his appointment of Steve Bannon to a top advisory position. Bannon is the former head of Breitbart, an alt right network that spins daily conspiratorial nonsense based on flimsy or fabricated evidence. Trump supporters will no doubt cry foul when he receives the same treatment from left leaning networks that Obama did from Fox News, Rush Limbaugh, Breitbart and others. But this is the inevitable result as what goes around comes around. Neither Conservatives nor Liberals benefit from a divided media. What is truly in the best interests of all Americans is an accurate and impartial media, even if that means both sides of the political debate having to face some harsh realities about the ideology they embrace. The purpose of the media is to inform, not influence, the public. No biased media outlet should be trusted for a simple reason: Half the truth can never be the truth. Until integrity and impartiality return to the media the political divide will continue to grow and a climate will exist where ideological purity is considered more important than effective solutions born of mutual respect and compromise. Bill Pane Farmingdale

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Wear Reflective Clothing As a senior who has been driving around Berkeley Township, Toms River, and the rest of Ocean County for many years, I’ve almost hit people walking their dogs a couple of times because I can’t see them. I must advise all the people of Ocean County, and especially people in the senior communities, that after dusk they should wear a piece of clothing that is very visible, or wear a yellow or red belt or carry a lit flashlight when walking their dog. Please avoid being hit by a car because drivers cannot see you in dark clothing. Bob Martino Berkeley

Temporary Ban On Radical Muslims Welcome After the recent outcry from Americans, I have to wonder why they are surprised at the temporary banning of radical Muslims into our country. Trump campaigned on this issue along with other issues and he is keeping his word. Our troops are around the world risking their lives to keep us safe for this very reason. Don’t we owe them

Letters To The is creating Editor its own fear. press releases which divulge back-up?. It’s not all Muslims and if someone just wants to come here with his or her family, we want them but not the ones who can make trouble. The die-hard liberal press is nauseating, flying the Constitution in our faces. The constitution welcomes all who will vow their allegiance to America – is that asking too much? Just ask the families of those who have lost a relative in this ongoing war. If everyone would take a breath and realize that this was promised to be done and it is and I for one am glad – it’s temporary people until the fine print is selected. Please God, bless America and its leaders. Bette Kooreman Whiting

Russian Hysteria “Whatever Americans think of the next president’s other policies, exceedingly dangerous US-Russian conflicts have become the greatest threat to American and international security;” this is according to journalist Stephen F. Cohen of The Nation. Americans are scared, and that fear is beginning to grow as the days with our new president in office continue to push forward. The presence of our new president itself alone

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Probably one of the biggest issues lingering among the feeds of many news outlets and networks would have to have been the accusations on Russians for the hacking and toying with the U.S. presidential election. The New York Times reported that the CIA came to the conclusion that Russia had been meddling in the election with the sole intent of helping soon to be president Trump, rather than to disrupt the election as a whole. The Washington Post had also came out with a similar story, but notioned that the FBI isn’t as confident in this conclusion. This mentality that Russia wishes to overtake the U.S in any possible way is an outdated concept, so to keep panicking over anything having to do with Russians defenestrates the concept of the Cold War coming to an end in the first place. People often take information they hear as fact the second they hear it, which can be very destructive to a society. America isn’t new to the idea of misconstruing information. During the great space race, a race between America and Russia to see who can make it to space fi rst, America, as a whole got scared when Russia released a satellite into space, thinking that they were watching our every move, again, causing mass hysteria. While there are many ways at which to go about solving this problem, everyone has their own ideas on how to handle it correctly. Some say maybe having an entirely transparent government may help–which means our national government would hold back little to no information from the public. This idea would eliminate the question of Russian threat, possibly solving each problem as they arise. Another stance, lightly branching off of governmental transparency, is for the President of the United States to release public statements dissolving these accusations and wild beliefs. This means holding

the data of research about the problem at heart, and informing society that there is no evident threat. Finally, a rather well thought solution, although an extreme one, would be to entirely sever Russia from America. The only real benefit of this solution is that it would neutralize public fear of any type of Russian infiltration in the government. This would also mean placing an embargo on any and all trade with Russia, ultimately ceasing Russia’s grip on the common American’s hand. This topic has been causing mayhem in the political and social media realm, and this hysteria is severely hurting our relations with Russia and other countries alike. The situation has been continuing to get out of hand in the most recent events. “Even a meeting last year between Russia’s chief rabbi and a lawyer who happened to work for the Trump Organization is being cast as some sort of sinister spy encounter” [nationalinterest.org]. People are just looking for more things to be concerned about, which is not always bad. If we stop worrying so much about these things then maybe we can get stuff done. In order to move forward we need to set aside our fears, threat or not, and learn to carry on and safeguard ourselves physically, mentally, and socially. Don’t just trust every source you hear from. Get the facts, find the real sources and stay educated. That last thing someone wants to do is look a fool when their time comes. William Clanton III Barnegat

Toms River Fire Districts’ Wasteful Spending Regarding Mr.Goresh’s response to my letter dated February 18 wherein he referred to me by name, I would like to set the record (Letters - See Page 22)

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

Sharon Station Road Project Requires Park Land Diversion

Freeholder Forum by Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone U PPER F R EEHOLD – Monmouth County is accepting public comment regarding land use-related i mprovement s pla n ned for Sharon Station Road (County Route 539A). “The county has filed a request with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, G r e e n Ac r e s P r og r a m

One in 41 children in New Jersey and one in 68 child ren nationally are on the autism spectrum. Child ren with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities are in almost every school and community, however a lack of understanding of autism can often lead to feelings of loneliness and isolation for individuals with ASD and their families, and all too often, intimidation and bullying. O n A p r i l 4, t h e c o chai r of the bipar tisan

WASHI NGTON, D.C. – April 4 marked Equal Pay Day and according to the A mer ican Associat ion of Un ive r sit y

proposing a diversion of land at Crosswicks Creek Park in connection with a local road and bridge i mprove me nt proje ct ,” said Freeholder Thomas A. Arnone, liaison to Public Works and Engineering. “The land will be replaced in another section of the park to ensure the area is made whole following

completion of the effort.” The proposed plan will divert 0.851 acres at Crosswicks Creek Park, along Sharon Station Road (CR 539A) to make room for improvements to approximately 1.5 miles of Sharon St at ion Road f rom t he intersection with Allentow n-Red Valley Road (CR 526) to the nor th, to the intersection with Allentown-Davis Station Road (CR 539) to the south. As part of this reconstr uction project, three associated county bridges (U-34, U-35, and U-94) will also be replaced. The plan includes adding 1.162

acres back to Crosswicks Creek Park as compensation for this diversion. “Crosswicks Creek Park will gain about a third of an acre and local t ravelers will have a much improved roadway and three new bridges when this is all said and done,” said Freeholder Director Lillian G. Burry, liaison to the County Park System. There will be a public hear ing about the pro posed diversion on May 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the Upper Freehold Tow nship Municipal Building, 314 Route 539, Cream Ridge. The hearing will be held in

accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:36-26.6(c). Information about this requested d iver sion of parkland project is available for r ev iew at t he Uppe r Freehold Tow nship Municipal Building, 314 Rout e 539, Cre a m Ridge; Monmouth County Library – Allentown Branch at 16 South Main St., Allentow n and the Green Acres Program office at 501 East State St. in Trenton. Written comments on the diversion request may be directed to: Jessica Kubida, Environmental Specialist, Monmouth County Public

Congressman Chris Smith Supports “Sesame Street And Autism” Program

Coalition for Autism Rese a rch a nd E ducat ion , Rep. Ch r is Smith ( NJ04), joined with others on Capitol Hill in support of t he “ Se s a me St r e et a nd Aut ism” prog r a m , wh ich i n clu d e s a n e w Muppet named Julia who has autism. Julia is the f i rst new cha racter on Sesame Street in over a decade and will be making her first appearance on t he show ai r i ng on April 10. The program, a nationwide i nitiative a i me d at c om mu n it ie s with children ages two

to five, will help families ma nage com mon challenges, simplify ever yday activities and grow connections and support from family, friends and community. “Raisi ng awareness for autism, like Sesame Street is doing with the introduction of Julia, is a n ef fe c t ive m e a n s t o increase acceptance and prevent tragedies such as the recent incidences of bullying autistic youth and young adults,” said Smith. “The sensitivity and inclusion taught by

Sesame Workshop’s initiative will not only reach these kids, but help teach their parents, friends and extended family.” According to a recent s t u d y b y G e o r g e t ow n University Medical Center, children who are on the autism spectrum are five times more likely to be bullied than others. Julia was f irst int roduced to Congress at a br ief ing held by Smith i n O c t ob e r 2 015 e nt itled “Best Practices for E a rly I nt e r ve nt ion for Individuals with Autism

Spectrum Disorder.” The first show to include her will be broadcast by PBS. Sm it h’s m o s t r e c e nt aut ism leg islat ion, t he 2014 Autism CARES Act (PL 113-157), authorizes $1. 3 bi l l io n i n a ut i s m research over five years, i n clu d i ng $22 m i l l io n for t he Development al Disabilities Surveillance and Research Program; $48 million for Autism Education, Early De t e c t ion , a nd I nt e r ve n t io n a nd $19 0 m i l l io n for hundreds of Research Grants at the National In-

Smith: Pay Gap Needs Closing

Women, women in New Je r s e y m a ke 8 0 c e n t s for ever y dollar a man m a ke s , a nd n at ion a l ly it i s e ve n wo r s e. A nd

contrary to myth, it has nothing to do with Education. In fact, according to A AU W, t he pay i nequality increases from

h ig h s cho ol g r a d u at e s ( 7 8 p e r c e n t) t o s o m e college or an associate degree (77 percent), and i ncreases even f u r t her with bachelor’s and advanced degrees (74 percent).

Pay d ispa r it y is real and needs to be f ixed. T hat is why I am glad to a n nou nce t hat I a m an original cosponsor of t he Payche ck Fai r ne ss Act of 2017, a step in the r ig ht d i r e c t ion , wh ich

Work s & Eng i neer i ng, Hall of Records Annex, 3rd Floor, One East Main St., Freehold, NJ 07728. Kubida may be reached by telephone at 732-431-7760, ext. 6775. Comments may also be submitted to the NJ Department of Environmental Protection, Green Acres Program, Bureau of Legal Services and Stewardship, Mail Code 501-01, 501 East State St., Trenton, NJ 08625-0402. Public comment on this diversion request will be accepted during the public hearing on May 3. Final comments must be submitted by May 17.

stitutes of Health (NIH) a nd for t he I nte r agency Autism Coordinating Committee. Smith’s law also tasks federal agencies with undertaking a comprehensive review of cur rent federal policies and programs impacting students with disabilities as t hey t ra nsit ion i nto adulthood. Smith has also authored the 2011 Combating Autism Reauthor ization Act, (Public Law 112-32), which is built on by the Autism CARES Act (PL 113-157).

enhances the protections and effectiveness of the Equal Pay Pact to help eli m i nate sex discr i mination in the pay ment of wage s, a nd t o have supported the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act.

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–Photo courtesy Freeholder Tom Arnone MONMOUTH COUNTY – On March 28, Monmouth County Freeholder Tom Arnone attended the Junior Entrepreneurship Training (JET) Shark Tank presentations in Asbury Park. These bright young students presented business plans to a panel of judges on how they intended to manufacture and sell products they created. Their work and products were also available for purchase during Made in Monmouth on April 8 at the OceanFirst Bank Center at Monmouth University.

Christopher J. Morrissey Foundation “Springs” Into Action In 2017

BRICK – The Christopher J. Morrissey Foundation held a Run For Hope 5K Run/ Walk on April 2. This event brought together the local community for a morning of family fun and camaraderie. The event was at the Brick Township Reservoir and hosted almost 100 participants. The winners were: First Place, James Humphrey of Pt. Pleasant Beach and Carolyn Rodgers of Toms River; Second Place, Doug Campbell of Brick and Katherine Goodale of Boston, Mass.; and Third Place, Jason Soares of Howell and Kate Faust of Freehold. The Foundation was created in 2011 to carry on the legacy of Chris Morrissey, a former St. Rose High School Graduate who died in April, 2011. Since that time, the Foundation has assisted over 175 families affected by the loss of a child. In addition, they have distributed more than $30,000 in scholarships to deserving high school seniors. They have also formed partnerships with local organizations such as Howell Alliance and CFC Loud ‘N Clear to pro-

mote early drug and alcohol awareness to local youth groups in Monmouth and Ocean counties. In addition, the Foundation, along with Investors Bank, continues to sponsor weekend grief retreats entitled “On Angel’s Wings” for mothers who have lost a child. These retreats are designed to provide a safe environment where mothers can share their stories and feelings with those who share their loss and understand their grief. The retreats are professionally facilitated which allows for healing and fellowship. But their journey doesn’t end here. The Foundation wants to continue to be there to help, provide therapeutic tools, and awareness to those who have faced these life-changing events. Join them at their next event at Jumping Brook Country Club on October 28 for its sixth annual benefit that will raise funds for these goals. For more information on the foundation, its events, and news, call 732-894-9561 or visit christopherjmorrisseyfoundation.org.

Freehold Borough Beautification Contest Spring 2017

FREEHOLD BOROUGH – The Freehold Borough Human Relations Committee invites the public to participate in a townwide beautification contest during the Spring of 2017. Projects for the contest include property repairs, painting, landscaping or cleaning up of the property. The Human Relations Committee will award prizes to the first, second and third place winners, providing at least 20 entries are submitted. The committee is very excited about giving people a chance to make a difference

in the borough. Individuals or businesses and organizations throughout the borough should submit “before’ and “after” photos of a project, relating to their respective residential or commercial property. Entries must be received at Borough Hall, attn. Pat Ruegger, or emailed to pruegger@freeholdboro.org by May 22. Winners will be announced on May 29. For more information, entry form, and complete rules, visit freeholdboroughnj. gov.

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Breaking The Glass Ceiling In Monmouth County

–Photo courtesy Monmouth County Government Monmouth County Surrogate Rosemarie Peters, Esq., Monmouth Vicinage Assignment Judge Lisa P. Thornton and Freeholder Director Lillian G. Burry. FREEHOLD – On March 28, Freeholder Director Lillian G. Burry and County Surrogate Rosemarie Peters, Esq. joined an esteemed group of women to speak on a panel titled “Trailblazing Women – Breaking the Glass Ceiling” in honor of Women’s History Month at the Monmouth County Courthouse. “My father and husband have both played the roles of hero and mentor in my life, they have always been supportive of me,” said Freeholder Director Lillian G. Burry. “I went on to think I could do anything I want and be anything I want to be and here I am today.” Director Burry was invited to participate on the panel organized by Superior Court, Monmouth Vicinage Assignment Judge Lisa P. Thornton. Also participating on the panel were Appellate Division Judge Mary Catherine Cuff, (Ret.), Presiding Judge Patricia Del Bueno Cleary, Monmouth County Surrogate Rosemarie D. Peters, Esq., and attorney Michelline Davis. Panelists spoke about how they got their beginnings in their careers and shared their experiences with breaking the glass ceiling. Judge Thornton opened the panel as moderator by referencing a point made by the COO of Facebook, Sheryl Sandberg, at a TED talk on why we have too few women

leaders: “(Women) are not where we used to be, but not where we should be.” She believes women should fight for what they want by working with men as allies and being advocates for other women. Surrogate Rosemarie Peters spoke fondly on her career and path into politics. “Why not give it a try, lots of other people have.” After looking back on her political achievements she noted, “It was the best decision I’ve ever made. The County has been very open to women in politics.” Monmouth county leadership broke the glass ceiling in 2008 when Mrs. Burry served her first term as freeholder director alongside three female elected constitutional officers: Sheriff Kim Guadagno, Surrogate Rosemarie Peters and County Clerk M. Claire French. She spoke about how she lives her life by the philosophy of Edmund Burke, “All that’s needed for a democracy to fail is for a lot of good people to do nothing.” She believes that women have a great capacity to empathize and compromise in order to achieve a productive result. Director Burry left the audience with a strong remark, “It’s important to have that self-confidence and to always believe in yourself.”

Brush Collection Schedule

HOWELL – Brush collection in Howell Township began April 3. Brush should be placed curbside by May 7. After May 7, one final collection will be made per zone until all sections of the township have been completed. Only brush and tree trimmings will be collected. No leaves will be collected. Leaves can be brought to the township recycling center, located at 278 Old Tavern Road. The recycling center is open seven days a week, except holidays, from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Brush should be stacked against the curb with all butt ends facing the same direction. The maximum size for brush is six inches in diameter, eight inches in length. No stumps will be collected. The maximum volume picked up by the township is equal to one pickup truck load. Additional brush should be dropped off at the recycling center. For more information, call the Department of Public Works weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 732-938-4500, ext. 2450, or visit twp.howell.nj.us.

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FREEHOLD – Zachary Isaacson, a junior in the Computer Science Academy at Freehold High School, has spent the last six months creating the new app “Laser Glow,” a puzzle game with over 40 challenging levels. The game requires users to move blocks and mirrors to direct a laser to its target. The levels get progressively more difficult and new mechanics are introduced as users progress. Zachary explained that it had taken him about three to four months to make the game itself, but the bigger challenge was making it compatible to the iOS platform, which took him another two to three months. He was able to successfully create this app thanks to the skills he developed in the Computer Science Academy, as well as reading and

watching tutorials online. Currently, “Laser Glow” has been downloaded more than 200 times and is available on both Apple and Android devices. Zachary’s goal is to reach 1,000 downloads. He plans on adding more levels to keep users engaged and interested in playing the game. The Computer Science Academy is a four-year program of study for students who wish to explore computer science or computer engineering as a career path. The purpose of the academy is to provide students with an opportunity to undertake a disciplined approach to the study and application of computer science. Students develop programming and other technical skills that yield the creation of high quality, computer-based solutions to real problems.

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a mission to bring Howell residents together for the purpose of organic farming and to use the land for the sole purpose of growing vegetables, herbs and flowers organically. Members are like-minded individuals that love the land. Monthly meetings are held on the last Tuesday of the month through September 2017. For more information, call 732-740-9927 or email dvargo10@gmail.com.

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to the Tatum Park Red Hill Activity Center for the Park System’s Spring Craft Show from 9 a.m. to 1 pm., featuring hand-crafted items. Admission and parking for both events are free. For more information on the Great Spring Perennial Plant Swap or Spring Craft Show, please visit MonmouthCountyParks.com or call 732-842-4000. For persons with hearing impairment, the TTY/TDD number is 711. The Monmouth County Park System, created in 1960 by the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders, is Monmouth County’s Open Space, Parks and Recreation agency.

Monmouth County Park System’s 2017 Golf Season Underway

COLTS NECK – Grab your clubs and come ready to play! The Monmouth County Park System’s golf season is underway and six county golf courses: Bel-Aire in Wall, Charleston Springs in Millstone, Hominy Hill in Colts Neck, Howell Park in Howell, Pine Brook in Manalapan and Shark River in Neptune. Be sure to get the most out of the season by taking advantage of the Park System’s Golf Card Rewards Program, Friends & Family Golf Card Special, 9-Hole Plus and Charleston

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Corrections Oﬃcers Demonstrate Danger In Joining Gangs

–Photo courtesy Monmouth County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce MONMOUTH COUNTY – Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden wants at risk youths to be aware of the dangers and negative impacts that come along with joining a gang. This week the Monmouth County Correctional Institution’s Gang Intelligence Unit visited Asbury Park High School to provide students with a realistic look into a gang

member’s life and share why becoming a part of a gang is a bad decision. During the presentation, Corrections Officers Dennis Cleary and Carlos Pineiro discussed how joining a gang is an enormous error in judgment and that becoming a gang member can lead to jail time, injury or even death. They talked about the different types of gangs and how a large percentage of all vio-

lent crimes are connected to gangs. Students got to see the clothes correctional inmates wear, the food they eat and newspaper clippings of gang members who were sentenced to life in prison. They were also provided with pictures of gang members who were slashed or harmed, showing the grim consequences gang members face from other gangs or even from members of their own gang.

Late Spring Flea Market

ALLAIRE – Allaire Village will hold a late spring flea market on May 6 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visitors can hunt for treasures among knick knacks, upcycled furniture, collectibles, signs, art, bottles, and much more. The rain date is May 7. Gates open for shoppers at 8 a.m. Admission is $1 for adults; children younger than 12 enter for free. Vendor space is available for $30 prior to the event and $35 the Thursday or Friday prior. Get a vendor application at bit.ly/2oyMuHS. The Historic Village at Allaire, the nonprofit living history museum receives no funding from the State of New Jersey and so relies on donations, admissions, and purchases made at the General Store and Bakery to continue teaching the public about life in New Jersey in 1836. The village is located at 4263 Atlantic Ave. in Farmingdale.

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FREEHOLD – Juniors from several Freehold Regional High School District schools have been selected for the prestigious Governor’s School summer programs. Matthew Goldman (Colts Neck High School), Varun Kapoor (Freehold Township High School) and Rohan Malik (Howell High School) were accepted to the Governor’s School of Engineering & Technology at Rutgers University School of Engineering. Sara Recarey (Howell High School) was accepted to the Governor’s School in the Sciences at Drew University. The Governor’s School of Engineering & Technology is a four-week program where students are immersed into engineering and technology with others who share their interests. Scholars will be taking four academic classes, completing an intensive research and/or design project in a group of three to five students, going on site visits to local corporations and meeting equally talented peers and professionals from across the state. The Governor’s School in the Sciences is a three-week program that broadens the scholars’ appreciation and knowledge of science through exposure to a range of scientific topics and scientists. The program introduces students to a hands-on research experience in a student’s area of interest through a series of courses, laboratories, projects, lectures and other activities centered on math and science. Students benefit from working with professors in Drew University’s strong undergraduate science program and learn about possible career paths from the faculty and some of New Jersey’s leading industrial, governmental and academic representatives.

iPlay America Science Fair

FREEHOLD – The iPlay America Science Fair presented by Amboy Bank is on June 11 at 12 p.m. in the Warehouse 100 space, 110 Schanck Road. Registration is open to students from third to twelfth grade and deadline to enter is April 15. Students are encouraged to use a project or experiment they have used in the past or present something brand new. Competition will be broken down by age group and winners will be chosen by special guest judges. Over $5,000 in cash and park prizes will be awarded. The school with the most entries will win free, unlimited ride passes for the entire school to use on June 2 from 5 to 9 p.m. To register, visit iplayamerica.com/event/ science-fair.

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and Sousa retired in 2011. All three began their careers in the mid-1980s. At the time, Undersheriff Ted Freeman, who was in charge of administration at the jail, was tasked with recruiting 25 officers to work at Monmouth County Correctional Institute. “Back then, the list was shor t but several light industries were shutting down operations in Monmouth County.” said Executive Undersheriff Ted Freeman. “In an effort to broaden our search we held recruitment programs at the sites and hired several of the industrial workers who made the transition to corrections off icers. Two made it all the way to retirement, Sousa and Palumbo.” During their visit, all three women looked back and spoke about their law enforcement careers with sincerity and fondness, and say if they had to do it all over again, they would.

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Most people have experienced a foot or ankle injury during their lives. In many instances, sprains and strains can be managed successfully at home by following these four simple steps that are easy to remember using the acronym RICE. Each letter represents a step for managing simple injuries. “R” stands for resting the injured area by restricting weight-bearing activities. “I” refers to the use of ice to help reduce swelling. “C” is for compression. An Ace bandage wrapped around the injured area compresses and supports the injured tissues. “E” represents elevation. Swelling and pain can be reduced by elevating the injured ankle/foot higher than the waist. If discomfort continues or gets worse, the injury should be evaluated by a podiatrist. If you have a problem with your feet, come see FAMILY FOOT HEALTH CENTER. We provide patients with the best care possible. Our goal is always to make your feet and ankles pain-free. When you have happy feet, you can do what you need to do and what you want to do. To schedule an appointment, please call (732) 370-1100. We are available for emergency calls at all time, 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.

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Monmouth County High School Seniors Awarded Berkeley College Scholarships

MONMOUTH COUNTY – High school students from Monmouth County have received scholarships to attend Berkeley College. Each year, these scholarships are awarded to high school seniors who demonstrate a high level of achievement. The scholarships are renewable, based on the recipient’s cumulative grade point average at the end of each academic year and continued enrollment as a full-time student.

“We are very proud of the achievements of these high school students,” said Michael J. Smith, President of Berkeley College. “Supported by their families and schools, they have taken the first important steps on the path toward success. We are counting on these students to make the most of every opportunity to advance their futures through higher education.” The following students have received

scholarships to attend Berkeley College: Sarah Abdelaziz of Cliffwood, Matawan Regional High School; Karen Amaro-Meledez of Freehold, Freehold High School; Farren Cardinale of Middletown, Middletown High School North; Emily Craggan of Hazlet, Raritan High School; Francisco Dejesus of Tinton Falls, Monmouth Regional; Brianna Gonzalez of Howell, Howell High School; Kayla Larocca of Manalapan, Manalapan

Bartley Healthcare Announces Award Winners

of service ranging from one to 30 years. In addition, there were awards given to employees for the Manager of the Year, Employee of the Year, and tiered gold, silver, and bronze winners were also announced. This year, Manager of the Year Awards went to Bob Hoey and Antony Duran, Bartley Healthcare’s Maintenance Directors. The Employee of the Year Award was given to Nicole Albanese, Food Services Supervisor at Bartley. Gold Award winners were Frankel Mesidor, CNA at Bartley

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High School; Destiny Lowe of Port Monmouth, Middletown High School North; Jermain Moore of Freehold, Freehold High School; Susan Munguia of Freehold, Freehold High School; Matthew Nesbitt of Keyport, Matawan Regional High School; Alari Ramos, Jr. of Howell, Freehold Township; Lisestrella Romero of Freehold, Freehold Borough; and Christopher Wraback of Manalapan, Freehold High School.

campus in Jackson. Founded in 1985, Bartley Healthcare has long been recognized as an award winning, quality leader with the experience in skilled nursing, post-acute care, and assisted living having been listed by U.S. News & World Report as one of America’s Best Nursing Homes. Bartley Healthcare is Joint Commission accredited with special certification for their Memory Care and Post-Acute Programs. For more information, visit bartleyhealth care.com or call 732-370-4700.

HOWELL – Volunteers play an important role at the Howell Librar y. Teens and adults are welcome to serve their community by donating their time to help at the librar y. Individuals and service groups have completed projects that enhance the librar y visually and educationally. Contact the librar y at 732-9382300 for more information.

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Bartley Healthcare Announces Award Winners

JACKSON – Bartley Healthcare announced its award recipients at its 31st annual Employee Recognition Dinner. The honored employees were recognized for making a difference in the lives of their residents and patients by their dedicated service, accomplishments, and their commitment to the company’s mission: “To enrich the lives of our residents and patients by understanding and meeting their needs in a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.” Employees were recognized for their years of service ranging from one to 30 years. In addition, there were awards given to employees for the Manager of the Year, Employee of the Year, and tiered gold, silver, and bronze winners were also announced. This year, Manager of the Year Awards went to Bob Hoey and Antony Duran, Bartley Healthcare’s Maintenance Directors. The Employee of the Year Award was given to Nicole Albanese, Food Services Supervisor at Bartley. Gold Award winners were Frankel Mesidor, CNA at Bartley

Healthcare Nursing and Rehabilitation, and Michele Adams, Activities Assistant at The Orchards Assisted Living. The Silver winners were Tricia Byrnes, Human Resources Coordinator, Gretchen Worrall, an RN, and Joanie Peterson, an activity aide. Michael Okulewicz, a dietary aide received the Bronze Award. For more than 31 years, Bartley Healthcare has provided quality individual focused skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and assisted living services for residents on its 25-acre campus in Jackson. Founded in 1985, Bartley Healthcare has long been recognized as an award winning, quality leader with the experience in skilled nursing, post-acute care, and assisted living having been listed by U.S. News & World Report as one of America’s Best Nursing Homes. Bartley Healthcare is Joint Commission accredited with special certification for their Memory Care and Post-Acute Programs. For more information, visit bartleyhealth care.com or call 732-370-4700.

Paulette’s C Of Blue Run

FREEHOLD – The 8th annual “Paulette’s C of Blue” 5K, 1 Mile and Kids Fun Run is on May 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at CentraState Healthcare Foundation, 225 Willow Brood Road, Suite 5. The “C” stands for Conquering Colorectal Cancer at CentraState and proceeds from the run will support CentraState’s colorectal programs and services. Races begin at 10 a.m. and the event will

feature food, music, raffles, awards, kids’ activities and local vendors. Adult registration is $20 and child registration (under 10) is $10, before April 24. To register or become a sponsor or vendor, visit centrastatefoundation.org/paulette. For more information, call the CentraState Healthcare Foundation at 732-2947030 or email foundation@centrastate. com.

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ALLAIRE – The Historic Village at Allaire will host a Mommy and Me Tea on May 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event is great for all ages. Guests should make sure to bring a fuzzy friend and a fun hat. Learn about the history of tea and how it shaped lives. There will also be storytelling or a puppet show. Admission is $5 for everyone six years and older. This year, because of such high demand for tickets last year, the Village

has added three times. They are 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m. The Historic Village at Allaire, the nonprof it living histor y museum receives no funding from the State of New Jersey and so relies on donations, admissions, and purchases made at the General Store and Bakery to continue teaching the public about life in New Jersey in 1836. It’s located at 4263 Atlantic Ave. in Farmingdale.

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ALLAIRE – Allaire Village will hold its BBQ and Brew Festival on April 29 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is rain or shine. The cost is $5 per person. Children younger than 18 enter free. This is the first beer festival in the village. Beer tickets are available at the door to the beer corral. While guests enjoy the festival

they can explore the historic buildings, visit craft shops, listen to music and enjoy some good barbecue with family and friends. The BBQ and Brew Fest is a fundraiser to help support the Historic Village at Allaire’s educational program; the museum receives no funds from the State of New Jersey.

Open Registration For Football And Cheer

HOWELL – Howell Pop Warner 2017 Fall Football and Cheer will have open registration for all tackle and flag levels on April 20 from 7 to 9 p.m. and May 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Southard School, 115 Kent Road. The registration fee will be waived if

registered on April 20. Children must be 5 to 7 years old as of July 31 to play flag football and cheer. They must be 5 to 15 at that date to register for tackle football and cheer. For mor e i n for m at ion , w r it e t o howellpopwarner@gmail.com.

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Part Time Food Service - We have an immediate need for part time waitstaff/servers a.m. and p.m. shifts available, dietary aides, PT dishwashers. We are a well established retirement/healthcare community located in Whiting. We offer competitive pay and 401(K) once you have worked one year and 1000 hours. Under the direction of great Food Service leadership team, you will be working in an environment where you get the support and training needed to grow in your culinary career. The Pines offers an open door policy and Senior Leadership is always available and visible to our employees every day. Rate of pay starts at $9/ hr. Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (19)

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Dear Joel

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Dear Joel, My grandfather is getting too old to take proper care of his beautiful German Shepherd Ranger. Ranger is well-cared for, with vet visits and grooming, it’s just hard for Pop to walk and play with him every day. My brother and I both love Ranger and we would each love to adopt him. Pop can’t decide what to do. I don’t want to fight with my brother, but I want Ranger to live a full and happy life. What do you think? Puppy Love in Tuckerton Dear Puppy Love, Ranger is one lucky dog to have so many people care about him. I’ve seen more than my share of divorcing couples resolve all their domestic issues, only to have bitter arguments over who gets the pets. Pets become part of the extended family. Your Pop is probably not able to decide because Ranger is part of his family. Before you do

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MONMOUTH COUNTY – Local radio station 95.9 The WRAT recently awarded its WRAT Teachers Who Rock Class of 2017, presented by the New Jersey Education Association. Several Monmouth County teachers were honored at a Teachers Who Rock banquet on March 28 at the Clarion Hotel in Toms River, after being nominated by school superintendents, principals, co-workers or parents as outstanding teachers in the community. This year’s Monmouth County winners are: Debora Dowd, Media Specialist and Librarian at Delfino Central Elementary School in Marlboro. Mohamad Rahimi, Custodian at Red

Bank Middle School. Vince Mottern, Music Teacher at Viola Sickles Elementary School in Fair Haven. Michael “V-Rock” Verrochi, Health & Physical Education Teacher at Howell High School. Amy Gill, Special Education Teacher at Hazlet Middle School. Jessica Godkin, Science Teacher at Marine Academy of Science and Technology in the Highlands. Jackie Vascimini, Special Education Teacher at Red Bank Middle School. Annamarie Popowski, Math Teacher at Howell High School. Jamie Marrella, Applied Technology Teacher at Marlboro Middle School.

Howell Elks Pancake Breakfast

HOWELL – The Howell Elks Lodge #2515 is hosting an all you can eat pancake breakfast on May 7 from 8 to 11:30 a.m., 84 Ramtown-Greenville Road, next to the Ramtown Fire Station.

Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage coffee, tea and orange juice. Cost is $8 for adults, $3 for children and free for children under three years old.

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MONMOUTH COUNTY – Embroiderers’ Guild of America-Monmouth Chapter is dedicated to teaching and sharing the joys of needlework. They welcome stitchers of

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Letters:

Continued From Page 6 straight. In 2000, the state Department of Community Affairs audited the two Toms River fire districts and issued a report that they be combined under one chief with estimated savings of $251,000 per year based on a much smaller budget at that time. It also criticized wasteful spending practices which, if reformed, would produce additional savings. It was completely ignored. As a result, there are still two fire districts, ten commissioners, two chiefs, two assistant chiefs, two paid administrators (one of which makes $112,700 a year and has at least one other patronage job), and their staffs. There is a difference between “review” and “audit” the budget. We need another audit soon. Mr. Goresh claims that the Non-Bondable account is to replace apparatus that is approaching the end of its useful life. If so, then what are all the supplemental budget items which appear on the ballot each year? On this year’s ballot alone, there was a $450k appropriation “to buy replacement fire apparatus,” another $70k for “two vehicles,” and $120k for “interior lighting enhancements.” All of these items appear in the budget under “Capital Appropriations,” which is a separate category from “Non-Bondables”. In 2012, Commissioner Ray Latshaw successfully ran for election to that position in District 1. He distributed flyers criticizing the districts for their excessive

cost structure. Here are some excerpts: a.) “The waste includes dozens of inflated salaries for jobs, many unnecessary, with big titles and small responsibilities, including $114,000 a year for a radio operator, and a glorified $120,000 a year office clerk,” b) “...basic procedures such as fair bids on quality fi rematic equipment and vehicles are set aside to further compromise our fiscal practices,” c.) “The problem is politics gone wild with greed. The process is riddled with costly conflicts and payroll padding and the consequence is that taxpayers pay through the nose to fund poor management and extravagant salaries and benefits.” I had an opportunity last fall to discuss this subject with a volunteer who has a rank in the service. He replied, “it’s worse than that.” A few other items to address Mr. Goresh. The comparison with Middletown (Monmouth County) appeared in the Asbury Park Press as did their editorial that the mayor has the authority to place a district on budget. As far as scheduling the elections in the middle of winter in a single location unknown to the public to “avoid partisanship,” consider that District 1’s budget passed by a vote of 201 to 140, thanks largely to the insiders, and that school board candidates, who are also “non-partisan” stand for election in November at every polling station. I am convinced that someday soon we will read about the Toms River fire districts on the front page of the Press, and it won’t be for rescuing a pet from the river. Chris Crowley Toms River

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Hydrant Flushing 2017

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – The Freehold Township Water Department will continue flushing through June 30. Flushing will be done between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The flushing may cause the water to become slightly discolored. Running the cold water for several minutes should clear up the problem. Call 732-294-2170 with any questions or concerns.

First Aid Squad Seeks Volunteers

FARMINGDALE – The Farmingdale-Howell First Aid Squad needs members to fill their jackets. The squad is located at 27 W Main St. Call to leave a message at 732-938-3161.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of April 15 - April 21 By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Stand on a podium, open the windows or drive with the top down in the week to come. You will relish attention and are willing to try something new. Don’t act too quickly when a financial matter is on the table. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Think before you act. When you think black someone else thinks white. Push aside the desire to act on your instincts as your judgment might be off base early in the week. Focus on sensitivity and loving relationships. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Speed up the assembly line and increase productivity. You will be at the top of your game this week and can expand your workload with ease. Don’t hesitate to make a snap judgment as your instincts are finely tuned. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Put forth the extra effort to make a good impression. Showing more precision with your work will gain the notice and admiration of superiors. Stay focused, as the people you meet this week could become lasting friends. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): This is a week to play show and tell. Show someone how utterly attractive you are in social situations and tell someone all about your deeds of daring. You shine when you can show off examples of original thinking. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your visionary logic might be a hit with friends. You may turn someone on to technological techniques that are of value. Amorous activities flourish under current celestial skies, but falter later in the week.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Lick the bowl. When good things get cooked up by your loved ones you should enjoy them to the fullest. Your financial decision making might be out of kilter in the week ahead so avoid initiating new investments. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Rely on revelations. Learn about something that is new, different or contrary to usual routines in the week ahead to create better working conditions. Don’t be provoked by others as a dustup will blow over quickly. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Circle your wagons. The need for security may be a deciding factor when dealing with family issues in the week ahead. Make it your mission to remain free and autonomous whenever it is humanly possible. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Change your mind and you will see that things can change for the better. Think outside the box and focus on fascinating facts. You are at your best with one-on-one discussions during the first half of the week. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You may be looking for a definitive black or white answer when the truth lies in a gray area. Be cautious about making major decisions in the week ahead. Afresh insight could help you make more money. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Grab a towel as you may be showered with affection. A very significant someone may especially affectionate and tender in the week ahead. If you meet someone new however don’t step outside the bounds of propriety

Prince Of Peace Lutheran Church News

HOWELL – Prince of Peace Lutheran Church will hold its Easter Sunday service at 8 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Holy Communion. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Food Pantry is only open Wednesdays. Its hours of operation are 10 a.m. to noon. The church’s 2017 Comedy Show will be held on April 30. This year, the church will have some fun in the sun – a gift basket auction, a great comedy show and a relaxing meal, beach-style. Doors open at 3 p.m. Dinner is at 4 p.m. and the laughter

begins at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 and are available now. The church will also be hosting its fi rst car show in the church parking lot from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 20. The rain date is scheduled for June 10. There will be food, door prizes, trophies, a DJ, 50/50 and of course cars. The church is located at 434 Aldrich Road. For more information, call 732-363-0732 or visit princeofpeacehowellnj.org.

Coﬀee With The Prosecutor And A Cop

NEPTUNE CITY – A “Coffee with the Prosecutor and a Cop” community event is on April 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Irv’s Deli & Restaurant, 2040 Route 33. The event encourages Monmouth County res-

idents to join Prosecutor Gramiccioni and local law enforcement officers for coffee and a friendly conversation. Residents will have the opportunity to ask questions about their community and get to know their local officials in a casual setting.

Last Man Standing

HOWELL – “Last Man Standing,” to benefit Elks Camp Moore, will be held on May 20 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Lacey Elks Lodge. Tickets are $100 per couple, which includes

food, refreshments, cigars and a chance to win $10,000. Three hundred tickets are available. To purchase tickets, call Peggy Berry at 732-539-0603 or Rich Bard at 609-713-0058.

Casino Night

FREEHOLD – The Freehold Jewish Center is holding a Casino Night on April 29 at 8 p.m. at the center, 55 Broad St. Admission is $80 per person, or $150 per couple. Admission includes $200 in chips.

Registration at the door is $100 per person, $180 per couple. This event is open to the public. For more information, call 732-462-0254 or visit freeholdjc.org.

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Impress Your Sweetheart With The Ultimate Chocolate ‘Pudding’ By Wolfgang Puck

In recent years, many fans of fine restaurants have become familiar with the French-style dessert known as a pot de crème - literally a little “pot of cream.” You may sometimes hear this sweet treat described as a kind of chocolate pudding, but to me there is no comparison. An egg yolk-thickened pot de creme, which is very gently cooked in a hot water bath in the oven rather than stirred in a pot on top of the stove, is much smoother and more intense than any pudding you could imagine, almost like a cousin to a custard although not as eggy-tasting. To me, it’s the perfect combination of richness, silky smoothness, and intensity of flavor. You’ll find pots de creme in all kinds of popular flavors, including vanilla, butterscotch, salted caramel, coffee and lemon. The most popular flavor of all, of course, is chocolate, and it’s at its best when you start with a good-quality bittersweet variety. Take special care to melt the chocolate gently over simmering water, as described in the following recipe, so it doesn’t scorch or seize up, turning stiff and unmanageable. You’ll need six individual 3/4-cup (approximately 185mL) ramekins or souffle dishes and, to hold these “pots” while cooking them in the oven, you’ll also need a baking pan with sides. Allow about an hour total for mixing and cooking the mixture, and at least another three hours or so for cooling and chilling them. I find the pot de creme will keep well in the refrigerator for up to two days. Serving the pot de creme is simple, as it is typically eaten right out of the ramekin. I always like to place the ramekins on small plate and, just before presenting them, top them with dollops of freshly whipped cream and some chocolate shavings or a light dusting of cocoa powder. Of course, for your loved one, you could feel free to get even more creative, topping the cream with a single candied rose petal - or even a conversation heart. DARK CHOCOLATE POT DE CREME Makes 6 3 ounces (90 g) bittersweet chocolate,

cut into small pieces 2 cups (500 mL) heavy cream 1/2 cup (125 mL) milk 5 large cage-free egg yolks 1/4 cup (60 mL) granulated sugar Pinch of kosher salt Freshly whipped cream, for serving Position the rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 325 F (165 C). In a medium-sized heatproof bowl set over a pan of gently simmering water, heat the chocolate. When the chocolate is almost melted, turn off the heat and let stand until completely melted, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, in a medium-sized saucepan, combine the cream and milk. Over medium-high heat, bring the mixture almost to the boil. Remove from the heat. In another medium-sized heatproof bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar and salt until the sugar has dissolved completely. While whisking continuously, slowly pour in the hot cream mixture. Remove the melted chocolate from the stove. Hold a fine-meshed strainer over the bowl of chocolate and pour the hot cream-yolk mixture through the strainer into the chocolate. Whisk until well combined and smooth. Ladle the mixture into six individual 3/4-cup (approximately 185 mL) ramekins, and arrange the ramekins in a baking pan with sides. Pour enough warm water into the pan to reach halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Cover the entire baking pan with aluminum foil and carefully place the pan in the oven. Bake until the mixture around the edges of each ramekin looks firm when lightly, carefully shaken, about 35 minutes. (The baking time will vary depending on the depth and width of the ramekins.) The center may still move a bit, but will firm up as the mixture chills. Carefully remove the ramekins from the baking pan, wipe them dry, and leave them to cool at room temperature. Then, place them on a flat baking tray cover with foil, and refrigerate until firm, 2 to 3 hours. To serve, spoon some whipped cream in the center of each ramekin and decorate further if you wish. Transfer to a dessert plate and serve immediately.

(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2017 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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