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By Sara Grillo HOWELL – In a room typically used for budget discussions and passing resolutions, on May 4 Howell’s town hall was instead filled with prayers, songs and a motion to cast Satan out of the building.

It was the 66th Annual National Day of Prayer, which occurs on the first Thursday of May each year. A unique bridge between government and religion, its mission is to mobilize prayer in America and encourage repentance and righteousness in our culture.

The only government business attended to was to pray for it, as well as for military, education, business, media, church and family.

The evening even mirrored a public hearing where pastors from local churches led a prayer topic by reading a scripture quote and saying a few words,

–Photos By Sara Grillo Above, Pastor Chris McCarrick from Cornerstone Calvary Chapel in Howell led the National Day of Prayer, while a guitarist provided songs.

Below, Howell community members came out for National Day of Prayer at town hall on May 4. then opened it up to the public to chime in with their own personal prayers.

Pastor Chris McCar r ick f rom Cor nerstone Calvary Chapel in Howell hosted the

evening and introduced pastors from Howell Community Church, Ardena Baptist Church and Community Bible Fellowship to the speak throughout the night.

Some of those prayers

urged God to protect and guide police and fire, the president, military members considering suicide, reporters, educators, single parents and struggling (Prayer - See Page 4)

Hindenburg Tragedy Remembered During 80th Anniversary Ceremony

By Bob Vosseller LAKEHURST – It happened 80 years ago but it remains a point of local fascination and is seen by many as a turning point in aeronautical engineering. It put the borough and Ocean County on the global map. Several hundred people came out to remember the event which took the lives of 36 people involved with the final flight of the DLZ-129 Hindenburg.

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Military personnel, public officials, historians and those simply curious came out on the evening of May 6 to the grounds of the Lakehurst Naval Air Station where the explosion and crash occurred eight decades ago. A ceremony was held in partnership between the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and the Navy Lakehurst Historical Society.

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Howell School Budget Grows $1.9M

By Sara Grillo HOWELL – The Howell Schools proposed budget and tax levy will both see an increase for the 20172018 school year. The overall budget will increase by about $1.9 million f rom last year, to $113.3 million, and the tax levy will also grow by about $1.4 million, to $78,066,535.

The debt service stands at $5,998,708, which is included in the tax levy.

At a May 3 budget hearing and presentation at Howell Middle School North, Board of Education President Timothy O’Brien stressed that the budget was not crafted from a single meeting, but part of a greater goal to both control costs and prepare the next generation of citizens to be the best that they can be.

“To look at this budget in isolation is to (Budget - See Page 4)

Officials Make Arnold Blvd. No Passing Zone

By Sara Grillo HOWELL – Councilmembers passed an ordinance at the May 2 town council meeting to make the entire length of Arnold Boulevard a no passing zone.

The move came in response to resident Paul Reyberger’s repeated concerns about the roadway’s safety, which he addressed at multiple town council meetings and The How-

ell Times reported on in March.

Reyberger claimed that Arnold Blvd. was being used as a main truck route, and as a result, cars would attempt to pass these trucks and exceed the 35mph speed limit in the process of getting around them. There has been at least one accident on the roadway that resulted in several injuries, (Arnold - See Page 4)

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Prayer:

Continued From Page 1 urban communities.

Several attendees brought their own bibles and sang along freely to music played by a sole guitarist during the night, which included “Amazing Grace” and “How Great Thou Art.” The township held a prayer event last year that about 80 people attended, according to Pastor Colin Thompson of Cornerstone Calvary Chapel in Howell. He said that this year he expected even more people would

Budget:

Continued From Page 1 miss the big picture,” said O’Brien. “We have the five-year strategic plan and each budget is designed for that strategic plan with a long-term focus.” He added that each year, the school board engages the administration in extensive dialogue and asks them to create

Arnold:

Continued From Page 1 one of them critical, back in 2011.

According to Traffic Officer Matthew Cherney of the Howell Police, a radar recorder was placed on Arnold Boulevard near the County Lane intersection between September 13 and October 2 of 2016, which found that the 85

attend because other churches asked to be a part of it, and word had spread better though social media.

“We wanted to do something that focused on praying for our community,” said Pastor Colin. “Township Manager Jeff Mayfield ran it past some people and they opened the door for it.”

Mayfield was at the National Day of Prayer, along with Councilwoman Evelyn O’Donnell and some township staff. Mayor Theresa Berger was unable to attend due to medical reasons, but Pastor Chris McCarrick asked that a prayer be taken up for

her recovery.

Mayfield gave the attendees a brief history of the National Day of Prayer, which began 65 years ago and took the efforts of two U.S. presidents.

“In 1952 Harry S. Truman signed into law that we as a nation would set aside an appropriate date each year, other than a Sunday, for a national day of prayer,” said Mayfield.

He said that in May 1988, President Ronald Regan then signed it into law to make National Day of Prayer be the first Thursday of each May. “That was voted unanimously in both houses to sign it into law,” he said.

Mayfield did mention he received one piece of “hate mail” prior to the night’s prayer event, but other than that, the evening was meant to send positivity to the entities that keep our lives up and running every day.

He ended his history lesson with a prayer of his own: “Heavenly father I thank you for this night I thank you for the freedom to come here amongst our fellow citizens and to seek your guidance and to thank you for the blessings that you’ve bestowed upon us here in Howell and throughout our nation for all these years.”

a needs-based budget. “What I mean by that is there is a process for separating needs from wants,” he said.

With a tax rate of $1.161 per $100 of assessed valuation, the tax rate is decreasing $0.023 over the last budget. However, with the average home value in Howell Township going up to $332,528, the average homeowner will contribute $3,860 in local school taxes, or about

$95 more.

Despite the uptick, Assistant Superintendent Ronald Sanasac said the school board actually left $14 million in unused tax dollars on the table.

The budget will maintain all current programs and implement new curriculum, accommodate all state mandates, continue to leverage 1:1 technology programs and open source

content – which cuts down on the cost of physical textbooks – maintain teacher support, evaluations and training, expand support of student achievement initiatives and continue administrative efficiencies.

Some of the keys to success that Sanasac mentioned during his budget presentation were shared services, claims auditing, operational efficiencies and overall doing more with less.

percentile were driving an average of 49 mph.

“In an effort to reduce speeding, I requested additional patrol presence during peak times,” said Officer Cherney in an email. “Since the beginning of the year, this department has made 70 car stops on Arnold Blvd.”

The traffic unit has also placed a trailer on the side of the road that displays motorists’ speed as they approach it.

Reyberger attended the May 2 meeting where the ordinance was passed to thank Mayor Theresa Berger and council members for their help in addressing the issue, especially during budget time, and also noted that the speeding seems to be a lot better recently.

“I just really came here to thank everybody for the effort that you put into it. I think by putting this thing back with all the truck traf-

fic on the road, I don’t have to worry anymore about these cars passing the trucks,” he said, adding, “I think this is going to go a long way as far as safety goes.”

“We listened to you, and we talked about it, the manager did some homework and I think you’ll see some other things happen over there too over time – this is what we can do for now,” echoed Councilman Robert Walsh.

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Continued From Page 1 For 90-year-old Henry Stuetzel, it was an important event to observe. His son Walter drove him to the event from his Maplewood home. “I’m from Germany and it is quite an event of history. I was 11 years old when it happened. I remember when it took off. I lived in Stuttgart, Germany and I was born around the time when the zeppelin was being built.”

For the Sheurer family of Howell, the timing could not have worked out better.

Max and Christine Sheurer brought their 11-year-old son John to the evening ceremony to be a part of history and to help him with a school project.

“I am doing a project working on Hindenburg history,” the Aldrich Elementary School 5th grader said. “It focuses on a lot of things concerning the crash and it has a June 8 deadline. I am presenting it at my school’s Knowledge Expo.”

“This ceremony gave him the opportunity to come here and incorporate it into the project. He’s been making a metal cutaway model of the Hindenburg that shows the interior of it,” Christine Sheurer said.

Max Sheurer said it made for a good family outing for a memorable historic event.

The full account and chorology of what occur red was touched upon by t he va r iou s s p e a ke r s at t he eve nt.

Among the speakers were Navy Lakehurst Historical Society President Carl Jablonski, who read the names of those lost at the close of the ceremony; Col. Frederick Thaden, commander, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst; Dr. Horst Schirmer, whose father designed the aeronautics for the Hindenburg; Ocean County Freeholder Virginia E. “Ginny” Haines; and Lt. Gen. Gina M. Grosso; U.S. Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel and Services, Headquarters.

The German Zeppelin f lew one year of transatlantic service from 1936 to 1937 and had a length of 804 feet, standing 146 feet tall and had a speed capability of more than 80 miles per hour. It could cross the ocean with as many as 70 passengers and 10,000 pounds of express freight. The zeppelin served as a symbol of propaganda for Adolph Hitler’s Nazi Germany. On the evening of May 6, 1937 the Hindenburg approached Lakehurst 12 hours late as a large crowd gathered to greet her. At 7:15 p.m. as radio announcer Herb Morrison described the airship landing it burst into flame as it attempted to dock. Nearly 100 people were on board including 36 passengers and 61 crewmen, of those which 13 passengers and 22 crewmen died. One worker on the ground was also killed, raising the final death toll to 36.

Retired school teacher and historian David Helms traveled from Munroe, North Carolina to attend a Friday night banquet in Toms River that noted the 80th anniversary of the tragedy as well as the May 6 ceremony.

“This is my third total trip to the crash

The Howell Times, May 13, 2017, Page 5 site. I came here in 1994, 1998 and I am here today. I am an avid researcher, especially anything involving the military,” Helms said while watching Hanger Number 1 where the Hindenburg was once housed.

“Being here tonight at the crash site still sends chills down to my spine,” Helms said. He said his research included receiving a letter from one of the crash crew and that he had interviewed Ann Springs Close, who at the age of 10, flew on the Hindenburg in 1936.

Helms also said that while in route to Lakehurst the captain of the Hindenburg had been told kill time and fly around New York City. “There was a ball game going on that day between the Pirates and the Brooklyn Dodgers. Van Lingel Mungo who was from South Carolina 25 miles from where I live. He was pitching for the Dodgers. They stopped the game so everyone could see the Hindenburg could fly overhead. No one knew that it would blow up hours later.”

“It is a surreal feeling being here today,” Col. Thaden said. “Along with the tragedy and loss of life we recognize those who survived and those who responded.”

Freeholder Haines noted that fellow Freeholder and histor y buff John C. Bartlett had recently remarked during a World War I remembrance service that the Hindenburg disaster was perhaps the most noted historical event that Ocean County had experienced. Haines added that the Joint Base remains “a very important facility for our country.”

Schirmer recounted zeppelin history which began with Count Ferdinand von Zepplin, who was born in 1838 and was a German aircraft manufacturer, who founded the Zeppelin airship company.

He also spoke of the difficulties early airships had with using a lead ball balance system that was later replaced by gas bags that could be vented to maintain balance.

“There were 112 dirigibles built in World War I to use in war. The Hindenburg was so large it barely fit in the hanger here,” he said. “My father was engaged in physics and all the aeronautics in the construction of the Hindenburg. I was taken aboard as a little boy by my father.”

“The U.S. had a lot of helium, which is non-flammable, in Arkansas and Texas.

Hydrogen was flammable but inexpensive but helium was expensive. The U.S. could not sell helium to Germany as Germany had attacked the U.K. in World War I. FDR could not change the rule of congress to sell helium to Germany. So, the Hindenburg flew with hydrogen. It flew with passengers for the first time in 1936,” Schirmer said.

Amidst concerns of sabotage and the airship being used as Nazi propaganda tool and bad weather conditions, Schirmer said that the large airship came in at a very slow speed and that a combination of factors concerning the venting system most likely caused the hydrogen to ignite.

“We will never know what happened.

Hopefully there was no sabotage. Despite what happened the Hindenburg left us with a good view of these flights. It was a fabulous machine.”

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F EATURED L ETTER Monmouth County Library Is The Heart Of The Community Once again, the resid e n t s of Mo n m o u t h C o u n t y h a ve p r ove n that the Mon mouth County Library is truly the hear t of the community.

T he st a nd i ng room on ly c rowd at Su nday’s outstanding dramatic perfor mance as wel l a s t he Ti m Mc Loone concer t at t he Librar y Headquar ters in Manalapan showed that Monmouth Count y residents cer tainly appreciate a blend of history and music and see the combination as an entertaining way to spend an afternoon.

The professionals who portrayed Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton in their Feder alist Paper s debate of the 18 th century captivated the crowd with their attention to detail, their d ress, and their decorum. They further d e l i g h t e d t h e c r owd by inviting a question and answer segment at the end of their debate, and cleverly responded to quer ies as d iverse as compar ing today’s electoral college to wh at ou r for efat he r s envisioned, to why Jefferson was not a signer of t h e C o n s t i t u t i o n .

A nd they continued t hei r response to t he

crowd seeking photographs and further interaction by graciously extending their discu s sion i n t he up p e r lobby following their presentation.

Monmouth County’s favorite and generous musician Tim McLoone a nd h i s ba nd a r e a lway s a c r owd ple a s er, and always a draw for people of all ages.

W h ile i ntellect s may have been delightfully challenged during the 18 th century debate, it was hand clapping and foot t appi ng t hat got the exercise during the afternoon concert that followed.

The librar y extends than ks to the media who continue to keep o u r w i d e v a r i e t y of eve nt s a nd a ct iv it ie s in the news and ens u r e t h a t Mo n m o u t h Cou nt y re side nt s a re aware of the treasures that lie not only within the halls of our library headquarters and all its branches but literally i n t h e Pa l m of t h e i r Hand through the technology which enables the library to keep its members connected at all times.

Renee B. Swartz C h a i r, M o n m o u t h County Library Commission

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Letters To The Editor Why Should We Celebrate National Prayer Day? In May the President is calling for another National Day of Prayer. Why? Has prayer brought peace to the world, or to the bloodshed capital of all history, the Holy Land? Has prayer emptied children’s hospitals-has death taken a holiday? Were the prayers of six million answered?

Did prayer break the chains of the slaves? Has closed eyes, clasped hands and bended knee given wisdom to Congress?

As one skeptic once noted: “Life depends on certain facts.

The flood destroys: church and brothel fall alike before the deluge, lightning strikes both the pious and pervert alike. Can we delay or hasten the tides by prayer? Can counting beads change the direction of the hurricane or silence the volcano? Is there any evidence for a yes to these questions.”

Mark Twain would express his experience with prayer this way: “After my bible teacher had explained the verse ‘ask and ye shall receive,’ I spent three days praying for gingerbread.

When none materialized, I appropriated a convenient piece.

I concluded that prayer is an inferior mode of acquisition.”

Our representatives weren’t elected to be our spiritual leaders, but to conduct the people’s business. That is to say, keep us safe, analyze budgets and fill

potholes. similar organizations to connect Bridge and the state’s interest in Letters To The Editor Is it improper to challenge the propriety of our government sponsoring and endorsing religious rituals and the efficacy of prayer-I don’t think so. In sanctioning a National Day of Prayer, the government has taken sides on a matter that must be left to individual conscience.

The principle of State-Church separation has served this country well. Let’s keep it that way!

Borden Applegate Jackson, NJ

Become A Volunteer, Change Your Life I am writing to share my excitement. I am hosting a Volunteer Fair at the Ocean County Library, Toms River Branch, in Mancini Hall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 20. If you are looking to make friends in the community, regain a sense of purpose, and help people or animals in your community, this is the place you want to be.

A friend of mine from Vermont said that she was going to a Stone Soup Social where people could come for dinner and check out nonprofits in her area who were looking for volunteers. I was inspired to host a similar event right here in Ocean County.

When I started gathering contact information on potential organizations, I noticed how many of them were working towards the same goals. The event has therefore evolved to be a networking opportunity for

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with each other as well. We will serve complimentary bagels, coffee and tea, provide a kid’s activity corner, and give away door prizes. Admission is free!

Two years ago, I experienced a personal loss. I was left feeling unmotivated and down. My husband encouraged me to start volunteering with him and I began to feel more like myself. I found a real sense of purpose. I never guessed how good it would make me feel but as I started working diligently to come up with new ideas and putting them into action for organizations I feel passionate about, I realized that I was healing. It turns out that volunteer work really helps those who are volunteering just as much, or even more, than it helps those for whom we work.

I hope to share this experience with all of you.

Jessica Clayton Brick, NJ

Trump Is Cutting Corporate Tax Rates, Raising Debt The Trump Administration is proposing to cut the corporate tax rate to 15 percent overall stating that businesses in the United States cannot compete in other countries with foreign businesses that pay lower taxes in those countries.

This statement is not correct because U.S. companies with products that are at least 50 percent U. S. content are taxed at dividend rates by using the Interest Charge Domestic International Sales Corporation (IC-DISC) tax rules. The highest dividend rate is 20 percent.

It is ironic that individuals who claim our debt is too high have no problem accelerating the debt as long as it lowers their taxes.

Janet Buonagura Brick, NJ

Aging Seaside Bridge Should Have Been Replaced

The temporary re-opening of the Route 37 eastbound bridge leading into Seaside Heights in mid-May is a true signal that warm weather is upon us and the summer tourism season is about to begin.

I truly appreciate the work that has been done on what is known locally as the Mathis

lengthening the life of the span.

The maintenance upgrades will help motorists travel across the span with greater safety.

And while the work on the bridge is helping to make it stronger and better, I am however disappointed the state of New Jersey did not carry out the original requests from local officials and businesses to replace the span with a new one.

Replacement of the deck in the moveable span, flanking spans and the approach spans will help in the meantime but the structure itself still is a moveable span bridge completed in 1950. A new bridge could have been built higher, eliminating the need for openings throughout the summer and would have provided Ocean County with a new structure that would last far into the future.

A new bridge would also have helped with economic development along the corridor that should be viewed as a gateway to tourism in Ocean County. A new bridge would have been a far better choice than millions of dollars in improvements spent on a span that is 67 years old. When the work is completed, the structure is still 67 years old. According to the state Department of Transportation, the project was awarded for $56.4 million and is funded in the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) through the National Highway Performance Program.

A new span similar to the Route 37 westbound Tunney Bridge with a bike lane and sidewalks for pedestrians would also have been better for public safety.

It’s not pleasant waiting for the Mathis bridge to open and close on a busy summer Saturday for boat traffic on the Barnegat Bay. Nor is it conducive should emergency responders need to access the northern barrier island quickly.

Unfortunately, Ocean County, I believe, has been short-changed when it came to this project.

We continuously see major infrastructure improvements get funded in the northern area of the state while Ocean County gets “good enough.”

While these improvements are welcome, it is still not what local and county officials had asked for – a new bridge that didn’t have to be opened on the half-hour for navigational traffic.

Maybe someday Ocean County will be heard.

Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph Vicari Toms River

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Senator Singer’s Skin Cancer Prevention Effort Passes Senate Capitol Comments Senator Robert W. Singer 30th Legislative District, Serving Howell

NEW JERSEY – Legislation sponsored by Senator Robert Singer designating May of each year as “Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month” has passed the Senate Health & Human Services Committee.

SJR-18 also establishes the fi rst Monday in May as “Melanoma Monday.”

“Skin cancer is almost always curable if it is recognized and treated early, but without early detection, it can easily turn fatal,” Senator Singer (R-Monmouth, Ocean) said. “The Jersey Shore attracted 98 million visitors in 2016 and many more will soon arrive. Raising awareness

at the beginning of the season will ensure these families have the tools to prevent skin cancer before they even step foot on the beach.”

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the nation. The American Cancer Society estimates that there will be 87,110 new cases of melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer this year alone.

Nearly 10,000 of those cases will be fatal.

Nearly 245 people in New Jersey die of melanoma every year, according to the EPA. Incidences of

melanoma climb at 5 percent annually in this state, compared to 2 percent nationwide.

Senator Singer, a longtime advocate for skin cancer prevention, first introduced this resolution in 2015 to promote prevention and early detection of melanoma and other skin cancers. It gained unanimous support in the Senate, but stalled in the Assembly.

If it had advanced, today would have been the fi rst-ever Melanoma Monday in New Jersey.

“With cases of Melanoma climbing at nearly

double the national rate, New Jersey cannot afford to wait any longer to make a massive effort to raise awareness of this growing health crisis,” Senator Singer added. “I am hopeful the Legislature won’t let another year go by without sending this to the Governor’s Desk.”

With the warm-weather months approaching, Senator Singer urged New Jersey residents to share the safety tips below: Tips for Preventing and Detecting Skin Cancer: Limit time in the sun when rays are most intense – be-

tween 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Wear protective clothing while out in the sun. Apply sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15. Regularly examine your skin for irregular and new moles. Melanomas often resemble moles the size of a pencil eraser, can be recog nized by their asymmetry, border irregularity, color variation, and evolving size, shape and color. See your physician annually for a professional skin exam. Melanoma is almost always curable if recog nized and t reated early.

Rible Bills Assisting Gold Star Families Signed Into Law Capitol Comments Assemblyman David P. Rible 30th Legislative District, Serving Howell

NEW JERSEY – On May 1, Governor Chris Christie

signed a pair of bills sponsored by Assemblyman

Dave Rible that help Gold Star families.

“We are forever in the debt of those whose family member s ma de t he ultimate sacrifice for our nation,” said Rible (R– Monmouth). “Gold Star families deserve our gratitude. These new laws ensure they will have easier

access to the services and benefits they have earned.”

Gold Star families will benefit from the creation of county liaisons to provide guidance and assist with paperwork (S2856/A4402), and the development of a webpage to provide infor mation on programs and help available to the

families (S2857/A4403).

Rible previously worked with the New Jersey Gold Star mothers to enact a law offering special license plates for Gold Star families.

Gold Star families are i m med iate relat ives of U.S. Armed Forces members who died in battle

or in support of certain military activities. These relatives can be parents, sons, daughters, brothers, sisters or other loved ones.

The term Gold Star was fi rst used in World War I, when families flew fl ags with stars representing each loved one fighting in the confl ict.

Sens. Menendez, Booker, Schumer Introduce Commemorative Resolution In Honor Of Cesar Chavez

NEW JERSEY. – In observance of the 90th anniversary of the birth of Latino leader, labor champion and civil rights activist Cesar Chavez, U.S Senators Robert Menendez (D-N.J.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) introduced a Senate resolution to honor his life and legacy. This resolution was also cosponsored by Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Catherine Cortez-Masto (D-Nev.), Tammy Duckwor th (D-Ill.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Patrick Leahy (D-V.T.), Ed

Markey (D-Mass.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Bernie Sanders (D-V.T.), Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass).

“As Latinos grow in numbers, strength, and political power, César Chávez’s rallying cry of Si Se Puede remains as powerful and inspiring for all of us today as it was when he was securing basic workers’ rights, defending immigrant and civil rights and improving education,” said Sen. Menendez. “For the last ten years, I’ve marked this day by introducing a resolution honoring this legendary labor and civil rights activist who helped

change the course of our nation’s history. Yet, for the tenth time, and at a moment of immense uncertainty and anxiety for the Latino community, we could not fi nd one single Senate Republican willing to join us in recognizing the life and legacy of this great American in a bipartisan manner.

César Chávez’s countless efforts to ensure equality, justice, and dignity for all people in the United States are testament of his leadership and success and we eagerly await the day when politics will no longer preclude the passage of this common sense resolution.”

“Cesar Chavez was an extraordinar y individu-

al who transformed our country. Born to poor migrant farm workers in Arizona, Chavez went on to lead a national movement that achieved far-reaching change for farm workers,” said Senator Booker. “He was a champion for some of our most vulnerable, fighting for fair wages, safer working conditions, and an end to child labor.

His legacy reminds us of the incredible power of one individual to make a difference.”

“Today we honor a great man, a civil rights icon and labor leader César Chávez, who fought tirelessly for fairness, justice, and equalit y. He persevered and

against all odds succeeded,” said Sen. Schumer.

“Chávez knew that there is inherent power in the fight for justice and that though the road may be long, in the end together ‘Si Se puede – Yes we can! This César Chávez Day we must draw strength from his work and follow his example as we recommit ourselves to fighting for dignity and respect for all, and to protect and ensure the rights of workers, women, LGBTQ people, African Americans, Latinos, immigrants and Americans overall.”

César Chávez Chavez was born 90 years ago, on March 31, 1927, in Arizona to poor migrant farm

workers. Following the pr i nciples of Mahat ma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr., in 1962 Cesar Chavez co-founded the first successful farm workers union in the United States -- the United Farm Workers (UFW) to campaign for safe and fair working conditions, reasonable wages, decent housing, and the outlawing of child labor.

He inspired hope in these workers through his timeless rallying catchphrase, “Sí Se Puede.” Cesar E. Chavez was a recipient of the Martin Luther King Jr. Peace Prize during his lifetime and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom on August 8, 1994.

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Students were exposed to all the different municipal departments within Howell Township, including the police department, which culminated with them standing in as actual council members at the township’s May 2 council meeting.

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MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders marked Arbor Day at several local elementary schools: Holmdel Village Elementary School, Point Road School in Little Silver, Frank DelFino Elementary School in Marlboro and Sea Girt Elementary School.

At each of the events, students showcased their artwork, poetry and newfound knowledge about the importance of trees in their communities and the ecosystem.

The celebration started at the Frank DelFino Elementary School where Freeholder Serena DiMaso, liaison to the County’s Shade Tree Commission, helped to plant a Japanese Flowering cherry tree, Kwanzan Cherry, Prunus serrulate ‘Kwanzan’ and handed out tree seedlings to the students.

“Planting trees provides many benefits to our ecosystem, and Arbor Day raises our awareness about their importance,” said DiMaso.

“The value of planting trees isn’t always known. This simple act symbolizes faith that the tree will grow, provide a wildlife habitat, control erosion, and give shelter from the sun and wind.”

Freeholder Deputy Director John P. Curley joined Freeholder DiMaso in Little Silver to speak to the kindergarten through fourth grade students about the importance of trees and present a proclamation.

“It was impressive to see the students engaged and enthusiastic about Arbor Day, which afforded them an opportunity to express their knowledge and appreciation of planting and caring for trees,” said Freeholder Curley.

“Arbor Day is celebrated in all 50 states and is testimony to the importance this country places on the many benefits that trees provide.

It is a great opportunity to hear about what they learned and how it can be used to benefit our environment.”

In Sea Girt, Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone participated in the Arbor Day program at Sea Girt Elementary School with local town and shade tree officials.

The last Japanese Flowering cherry tree of the Arbor Day 2017 was planted in Holmdel by Freeholder DiMaso and the students of Village Elementary School. A longtime member of the town’s Green Team, DiMaso quizzed students

about the importance of being green.

“It is a pleasure to visit elementary schools and see the enthusiasm each of the students has for Arbor Day and protecting the environment,” commented DiMaso. “Expressing their thoughts through songs and stories shows the commitment of students and their teachers.”

At each school, the freeholders presented Arbor Day proclamations and recognized the work of the County’s Shade Tree Commission.

At each tree planting, the freeholders and Shade Tree staff handed out Eastern white pines, Pinus strobus, to each child. The children were encouraged to take their tree seedlings home, plant them and help with community reforestation.

For more than a decade, Monmouth County has been designated as a “Tree City USA” by the National Arbor Day Foundation. The recognition acknowledges the tree workers, managers, volunteers, tree board members and others who work so hard to maintain our communities’ trees.

At each of the schools, Freeholder DiMaso told the students, “This tree is a wonderful addition to your school. Trees also reduce the erosion of our valuable topsoil, they cut heating and cooling costs, clear the air, produce life-giving oxygen and provide habitat for wildlife while providing beauty in our communities. Most of all, we want you to remember this tree and come back and visit it after you leave this school.”

“The County Shade Tree Commission plants between 1,000 and 1,500 trees and shrubs each year,” DiMaso said. “But they do much more than just plant and maintain trees. When storms hit, work crews go out to assessing the damage to our trees and while removing the broken limbs from County roads. They are a big part of our snowstorm cleanup each year.”

Each year the County holds Arbor Day celebrations that include tree plantings as part of its community forestry program. The County Shade Tree Commission is responsible for care and maintenance of the County’s many trees.

Monmouth County actively participates in the Tree City USA program that is sponsored by The National Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters.

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Howell Police Department Launches Anonymous Tip Program

HOWELL – The Howell Township Police Department will launch an anonymous tip program called “Howell Police Anonymous Community Tip Line,” hosted by P3Tips.com.

The free tip program allows people to easily and quickly provide information and engage in written dialogue with investigators at the Howell Police Department with complete anonymity, simply by visiting the website p3tips.com. There is no downloading or registration required to submit a tip.

Howell Police Chief Andrew Kudrick, whose agency mission is to provide unparalleled service to the community, stated, “I am proud to offer a simple and effective method for people to communicate with our investigators without fear of identi-

fication and retaliation. We are always looking for ways to enhance our service and this is another way of doing so.”

The Howell Township Police Department will be the first police department in the state of New Jersey to utilize the innovative program. Tips will be monitored by the Howell Police Department Investigations Bureau and can be provided for personal and property crimes, drug crimes or any other criminal/suspicious activity a tipster wants to share with police.

The tip line is not monitored 24/7 and is not for response to emergencies. Emergencies must be reported by calling 9-1-1 or the Howell Police Department Communications Center at 732-938-4111.

P3Tips is sponsored by the Howell Municipal Alliance.

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FARMINGDALE – The Pinelanders Youth Soccer Club in Howell will hold its first Casino Night and Gift Auction fundraiser on May 20 at the Girl Scouts Activity Center, 127 Yellowbrook Road.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the event will feature food, drinks and prizes.

Pre-sale tickets are $40 and all proceeds will benefit the Pinelanders Youth Soccer Club.

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Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund CEO Speaks At Remembrance Day Ceremony

HOLMDEL – The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation (NJVVMF) held a Remembrance Day Ceremony on May 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1 Memorial Lane, Exit 116 off the Garden State Parkway. Jim Knotts, President & CEO of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF), based in

Washington, D.C., joined this year’s ceremony as the keynote speaker.

Knotts addressed guests at Remembrance Day, an annual event sponsored at the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memorial and one of a series of events held nationwide that marks another solemn anniversary – the 50th anni-

versary of the Vietnam War. The NJVVMF is a Commemorative Partner in this program, which is being conducted by the United States Department of Defense under the National Defense Authorization Act. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund built “The Wall” on the Mall in Washington, D.C.,

and is in the process of establishing its own educational program. The VVMF regards the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation as an important partner in helping them develop the most impactful programs and services for people visiting the Wall’s physical location or digital presence. Much like the Education Center at the NJVVMF – currently the only one of its kind to date in the United States – The Wall’s Education Center will show pictures and tell stories of Vietnam veterans in the context of a rich educational experience focuses on the Vietnam War and will show some of the more than 400,000 items left at The Wall.

“The NJVVMF shares a similar mission and goal with those of us working at The Wall,” says Knotts. “When we saw their (NJVVMF) installation where they use milestones in the Vietnam era war and put those milestones into social, political and media/cultural context, it made perfect sense to us as we have a very similar approach for how we’re designing our Education Center. We’re looking forward to collaborating more as we move forward with our project.”

Remembrance Day was created by legislation in 1991 as a day in New Jersey to honor those who served in the military during the Vietnam War from 1959 to 1975. More than 200,000 New Jersey residents served in the armed forces during that time. During the ceremony held each year at the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation, Distinguished Service Medals are awarded to combat veterans in recognition of exemplary service in the line of duty.

This year, 24 names were announced from the podium, soldiers, both living and deceased, who were recognized and remembered for their distinguished service in combat. Of those, 19 are veterans of the Vietnam War. “If there’s a seminal lesson from our shared work,” says Knotts, “it’s that we should honor the warrior regardless of how we feel about the war.

Vietnam vets made a commitment to themselves -- never again would we send away our men and women to fight and possibly die without proper respect that they deserve.”

The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial, dedicated May 7, 1995, was built to encourage and foster patriotism and provide for recognition of the sacrifices, courage and valor of the New Jersey Veterans of the Vietnam Era. The Vietnam Era Museum & Educational Center, dedicated in September 1998, strives to encourage and foster a thorough understanding of the Vietnam era, including the political, historical, social, cultural and military aspects that affected the United States, especially New Jersey. For more information, visit njvvmf.org.

Based in Arlington, Virginia, VVMF (the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund) is the nonprofit organization authorized by the U.S. Congress in 1980 to build a national memorial dedicated to all who served with the U.S. armed forces in the Vietnam War. Incorporated on April 27, 1979 by a group of veterans led by Jan C. Scruggs, the organization sought a tangible symbol of recognition from the American people for those who served in the war.

Since the dedication of The Wall, VVMF has pursued a mission of preserving the legacy of The Wall, promoting healing and educating about the impact of the Vietnam War.

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Parabens Are Found In Thousands Of Cosmetics

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Parabens are a category of preservatives used in cosmetics, medications and foods. If you read labels you’ll see them listed by their name or an E number such as methylparaben E218), ethylparaben (E214), propylparaben (E216), heptylparaben (E209) and butylparaben.

Parabens may or may not be associated with cancer – there’s a lot of controversy. It has been reported in the past that parabens are found in 99 percent of breast tumors, however, there is no evidence that they cause breast cancer. Also, keep in mind many issues have to collide in order to develop cancer. There was a 2013 study entitled “Combinations of parabens at concentrations measured in human breast tissue can increase proliferation of MCF-7 human breast cancer cells.”

Parabens mimic estrogen, the female hormone.

They’re sticky too, they don’t seem to let go of the tissue once inside it. This is why they are best avoided especially in hormone-driven diseases.

The argument for parabens is that your foods and personal care items should be resistant to bacteria, mold and yeast so a preservative is crucial. The food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry frequently rely on strong synthetic chemicals like sulfites, propionates, EDTA, formaldehyde, alcohol or a paraben chemical.

They are trying to protect us from germs. Here’s how you get exposed.

You eat them.

It’s common to find parabens in some brands of sauces, chutneys, jams, pickles, ice cream, soft drinks, desserts, broths or processed vegetables and flavoring syrups. Read the labels, you’ll see!

You slather them on.

Whether you use antiperspirants, makeup, toothpaste, face creams or moisturizers, you are for sure exposing yourself to parabens.

But how many? Is it every product? You do have choices, they are not in everything, you should begin reading labels and researching.

There’s a website that exposes the ingredients of dental products, fragrances, cosmetic and skin care products and much more: Skin Deep. I told you about this site about 12 years ago, and it’s gotten considerably more comprehensive: ewg.org/skindeep.

I searched the word “paraben” and it picked up over 30,991 products just in their database.

It’s easy today to avoid this preservative, you just have to look harder, and read labels, but there are trustworthy brands out there.

You take them unknowingly.

Parabens are in hundreds of medications as a preservative, but they do not have any pharmacologic activity. They’re commonly found in some asthma and steroid inhalers. They say parabens are completely absorbed upon ingestion and broken down to para-hydroxybenzoic acid, and metabolites are supposedly sent out from your urine. Depending on who you ask, or what lab test you read, there may be no evidence of accumulation. Parabens are obviously regarded as “safe” by the United States FDA. I wouldn’t concern yourself with parabens if they’re in your medication(s) since the actual medication itself is just as synthetic as the paraben! You can certainly limit your exposure by looking for products labeled “paraben-free.” Many cosmetics manufacturers have found effective alternatives to parabens to prevent microbial growth in personal care products.

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By Dana Vicari, Esq. and Robert Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea and Associates

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

A Power of Attorney enables you to identify a trusted family member or close friend as Attorney-in-Fact. The power of the Attorney-in-Fact is determined by the type of Power of Attorney that you execute.

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You may need a Power of Attorney if you are Dina M. Vicari Esq. out-of-state or country on vacation, and require someone to act on your behalf. For instance, you may appoint a family member, close friend or your attorney as Attorney-in-Fact to complete a real estate closing. In this case the Power of Attorney would specifically outline the purpose, time period and extent of the Attorney-in-Fact’s authority. This power would be only for the purpose of closing or selling and expire after the closing is complete. In addition, the specific property would be identified in the Power of Attorney, therefore, limiting the closing power to only the specific property.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of May 13 - May 19

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Give an answer without getting an argument. By taking your time and being thorough you can avoid the problems that arise from too much speed and thoughtlessness. Exercise self-discipline in the week ahead.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): As this week unfolds you may find powerful ways to realize your ambitions. Anything you begin will have your complete attention and you can achieve your dreams because of your passion and single-mindedness.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Act as though you know what you are doing. In the week ahead you should give no one any reason to suspect your motives. Just when everything is going along as planned someone might throw you a curve ball.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Money might be meant for spending, but only if it creates a meaningful ending. During the week ahead whenever emphasis placed on finances and possessions consider if it creates a means to a worthy end.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Consistent effort will earn recognition and appreciation from those who count the most. Make an effort to keep busy with constructive and worthwhile projects in the week to come. Be willing to wait for a pat on the back.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Be passionate about having the best of everything. Focus on making your dreams come true in the week to come, even if it means you must learn something new. You may succeed if you perform diligent research.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Charity begins at home. Be grateful for reliable partners, devoted family members and steadfast friends in the week ahead. Financial stability and material success will be yours if you work hard and apply your skills.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Answer the call when called upon to do your best. In the week ahead your partner or loved ones might pressure you to do your best. Be appreciative of support and don’t waste time trying to do things on your own.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Make material stability a priority as this week unfolds.

Your ambitious nature will have a chance to shine when you are given the opportunity to stabilize your finances. Self-discipline and planning will pay off.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Push the pedal to the metal in the week ahead. You can let your creativity have full rein and accomplish whatever you set out to do. You will have plenty of assistance from the family unit to realize your dreams.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The way finances are handled demonstrates character.

Proof of your dedication to duty and sterling ethics can be like money in the bank. Don’t let gossip or innuendo affect your financial decisions in the week ahead.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your inner hero doesn’t need to be faster than a speeding bullet to overcome misunderstandings and obstacles.

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When May arrives, so many people across America thought about how they’d celebrate Cinco de Mayo, the holiday commemorating the Battle of Puebla, an important victory in 1862 during Mexico’s war against invading French forces. But it may surprise you to learn that the day is only a minor occasion in its home country, while Americans have adopted it as an occasion to recognize Latino contributions to our own nation’s culture - and an excellent reason to have a great party.

I myself love to eat Mexican food on May 5, and I’m grateful for the many hardworking cooks of Hispanic descent in my restaurant kitchens who share their own authentic versions of traditional dishes with me. One of my favorites is the following recipe for the version of huevos rancheros we offer on the breakfast and brunch menus in my restaurant Wolfgang Puck at Hotel Bel-Air in Los Angeles. The recipe comes courtesy of Hugo Bolanos, my executive chef there, who’s originally from Mexico’s next-door neighbor, Guatemala, where it is a popular staple as well.

I think people love this dish for many good reasons. With the combination of perfectly fried eggs, creamy black beans, crispy tortillas, spicy roasted vegetable salsa, cool guacamole and crumbled fresh cheese, it feels like an exciting buffet of flavors, textures, temperatures, colors and shapes, all on a single plate. Eat it in the morning, and you feel fueled up for a busy day, whether that involves riding horses and roping cattle, working at a desk, or spending leisure time with your family and friends.

But another great thing about huevos rancheros is that you don’t have to limit yourself to enjoying the recipe in the morning alone. It’s also an excellent choice to make and serve for lunch or even dinner. Whatever the time of day, its sauce, canned beans, guacamole, tortillas and eggs are easy to shop for, prepare and serve.

Though the recipe calls a good number of ingredients, none of them are hard to find in wellstocked supermarkets today. And, you can make the ranchero sauce, black beans (for which I take the perfectly fine shortcut of starting with canned beans) and guacamole an hour or two ahead of time, leaving you to finish the simple tasks of frying the tortillas and eggs and assemble the final dish just before serving. You can also add some meat if you want, stirring sauteed chorizo, chopped ham or crispy bacon into the beans.

So, for Cinco de Mayo, let me wish you happy eating - or, as they say in Mexico, Buen provecho!

HUEVOS RANCHEROS Serves 4 For the ranchero sauce: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 large beefsteak tomatoes, stemmed, seeded and quartered 1 jalapeno chile, cut lengthwise in half and seeded 1 dried guajillo chile, stemmed 1/2 red onion, coarsely chopped 10 cherry tomatoes, stemmed 4 sprigs fresh cilantro 3 cloves garlic, peeled 2 pinches ground cumin Pinch kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning

Generous pinch granulated sugar Freshly ground black pepper For the black bean puree: 2 15.5-ounce (439-g) cans black beans, drained 1/4 cup (60 mL) mascarpone cheese or sour cream Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper For the guacamole: 2 ripe Hass-style avocados, halved, pitted, flesh scooped out 1 to 2 teaspoons finely chopped jalapeno chile 1/4 red onion, finely chopped 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped fresh cilantro Kosher salt For assembly: Vegetable oil for frying 4 corn tortillas Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 8 large eggs 4 ounces (125 g) queso fresco or mild feta, crumbled 1/2 cup (125 mL) sour cream Small sprigs fresh cilantro First, make the ranchero sauce: Preheat a broiler. On a lightly oiled rimmed baking sheet, put the beefsteak tomatoes, chiles, onion, cherry tomatoes, cilantro and garlic. Sprinkle with the cumin, salt and sugar. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil. Broil until partly charred, turning once with tongs. Transfer the ingredients to a food processor and pulse to coarsely puree; or pass the ingredients through a food mill over a mixing bowl.

Season to taste with salt and pepper and set aside.

Next, prepare the black bean buree. Set aside 1/4 cup (60 mL) of the drained black beans. Put the remaining beans in a clean food processor bowl with the stainless-steel blade and pulse until coarsely pureed. Transfer the puree to a small saucepan, warm up the puree over low heat, stirring frequently; stir in the mascarpone, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and keep warm.

For the guacamole, combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl. With a fork, coarsely mash and stir the ingredients together. Season to taste with salt.

To assemble the huevos rancheros, add 2 inches (5 cm) of vegetable oil to a heavy large Dutch oven or saucepan. Heat the oil to 350 F (175 C) on a deep-frying thermometer. Working in batches, fry the tortillas until crisp and golden, about 1 minute per side. turning with tongs. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Season with salt.

Preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C). Heat 1 tablespoon oil in each of two large ovenproof nonstick skillets over medium heat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Crack 4 eggs into each skillet and cook for 2 minutes. Transfer the skillets to the oven to continue cooking to desired doneness, about 30 seconds longer for softly set eggs.

Spoon ranchero sauce onto 4 heated serving plates. Spoon some black bean sauce on top of the sauce in the center of each plate. Sprinkle with reserved black beans and queso fresco. Top each plate with 1 tortilla and 2 fried eggs. Garnish with guacamole, sour cream, more ranchero sauce and cilantro. 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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Oct 9 @Uncle Vinnie’s Comedy Club 4PM Dinner/Show

Order Tickets at www.unclevinniescomedyclub.com

COMEDY FUNDRAISERS, GIFT CARDS, COMEDIANS AT YOUR EVENT CALL 732-899-3900 FOR TICKETS 520 Arnold Ave., Pt. Pleasant Beach www.unclevinniescomedyclub.com • Call for Dinner/Show Reservations