2017-09-16 - The Howell Times

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–Photos by Sara Grillo Top: The township is pursuing a grant that would help make improvements to Winston Park off Route 9 on Redwood Road. Bottom: Winston Park’s baseball field, which is poorly drained and underutilized, may be transformed into rain gardens and arboretums.

By Sara Grillo HOWELL – Improvements could be coming to Winston Park off Route 9 on Redwood Road, pending a Monmouth County Municipal Open Space Grant that would cover 50 percent of the estimated $500,000 cost.

The park currently houses a baseball field, basketball court and play equipment – a small swing set and digger-type equipment for younger kids. According to Raymond C. Liotta, Director of Landscape Architecture Services at Maser Consulting, who presented the park improvements at a recent town council meeting, one of the primary issues is that the baseball field in the back of the park is not very well drained and is underutilized.

“The infield area is completely (Winston - See Page 4)

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Sheriff ’s Office Unveils ‘Know Your Zone’ Coastal Safety Signs

–Photo courtesy Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office 70 ‘Know Your Zone’ signs will be placed throughout Monmouth County.

By Sara Grillo MONMOUTH COUNTY – September is National Preparedness Month, with each week dedicated to putting (Coastal - See Page 5)

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–Photos by Jennifer Peacock Tenacity, coming in before sunrise at the Manasquan Inlet. The Magnuson Act not only dictates seasons and limits on recreational anglers, but commercial vessels as well. Tenacity, of Tenacious Fishing Corp. of Montauk, New York, has a federal fishing permit.

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By Jennifer Peacock STAFFORD – A trip to Annapolis, Maryland might be what saves the 2018 New Jersey fishing season.

Saltwater anglers and their allies crowded the Stafford Township municipal chambers, where the Marine Fisheries Council held its regular Sept. 7 meeting. Although the first hour was filled with its usual reports and comments, the Council’s second hour saw passionate arguments and discussion from Council and audience members about what to do with the ever-shortening fishing season and its negative impact on commercial fishermen throughout the state and beyond.

Jim Hutchinson Jr.’s Sept. 8 article at TheFisherman.com quoted boat captain Adam Nowalsky that cuts felt in fish seasons and quotas for 2017 will be mild compared to what’s expected for 2018, based on the early returns from the (Anglers - See Page 2)

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–Photos by Jennifer Peacock Before sunrise at the docks by the Manasquan Inlet. Black Sea Bass and Fluke seasons, which draw the crowds, are over for now.

Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976. That is the primary federal Continued From Page 1 law regulating marine fishing in federNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad- al waters. The law was overhauled in ministration Fisheries surveys. Those 1996 and again in 2007, and is up for quotas and seasons are set annually. reauthorization.

Captain Victor Hartley III of Miss Some saltwater anglers support the Ocean City explained to Jersey Shore Moder nizing Recreational Fisheries Online that although regulations dic- Management Act of 2017, introduced tate what size fish may be kept, anglers b a c k i n A p r i l . T h e s p o n s o r s s a y mu st c ou nt al l f ish caug ht t owa rd Mag nuson has created u n necessar y quotas. r e st r ic t ion s a nd se ek s t o h ave t he “We don’t have enough quotas is one fisheries management overhauled and issue, and the other issue is we don’t modernized. have enough days,” Hartley explained.

The ASMFC dates back to the 1940s “We don’t have the time to catch any- and comprises th ree com missioners thing.” from each state: Maine, New HampThe quotas and seasons were cut be- shire, Massachusetts, R hode Island, cause the powers-that-be determined Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, that New Jersey overfished in previous Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North years. Three fish are most caught in Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and the state: f lounder, sea bass and scup. Florida. This commission also deals in The cuts are hurting charter boats’ fishery management. and saltwater anglers’ bottom lines, NOAA Fisheries, part of the Federal the anglers said.

Commerce Department, monitors the Ed Yates, president of United Boat- fishing of waters, and according to its man of NJ, told Council he and his mission statement, under the authority members need black sea bass season of Magnuson, works with the regional opened on an emergency basis, as this fishery councils “to assess and predict year’s season was cut short. Although the status of fish stocks, set catch limsome fisherman have permits to fish its, ensure compliance with fisheries in federal waters, those fish cannot be regulations, and reduce bycatch.” landed in New Jersey.

Locally, the NJDEP’s Division of Fish “This has led to two things: unem- and Wildlife holds to ASMFC seasons ployment for not only my crew, people and limits, which are approved by the at our dock, and now I’m getting people Marine Fisheries Council each March. telling me that they’re going to lose In the meantime, audience members their help,” Yates said. “So now we’re called for an organized, formal protest really in a dilem ma. We’re sending of the Dec. 11-14 joint meeting of the people to the u nemploy ment off ice MAFMC and ASMFC in Annapolis. early because of this.”

It’s at that meeting when recreational He added that the fishermen of New harvest limits for 2018 will be proposed Jersey are “fed up” with the “non- and adopted. sense” of the Mid Atlantic Fisher y Hartley has offered to arrange a charMa n age me nt Cou nci l a nd Atla nt ic ter bus so fishermen will make the trip States Marine Fisheries Commission, to Maryland. A show in numbers may the bodies that determine recreational help sway things in New Jersey’s favor. harvest limits.

A Facebook group, NJFFFR New JerThe MAFMC was created as one of sey Fishermen Fight For Fishermen’s eig ht regional f isher y ma nagement Rights, has more information about the councils under the Magnuson-Stevens planned trip.

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Continued From Page 1 overgrown at this point in time and is not playable,” he said, adding that it is quite an undertaking to mow about four acres of grass, especially in wet conditions. He said the baseball field is located in a low lying area of the park and stays very wet.

Deputy Mayor Robert Nicastro suggested the baseball field at Winston Park was once used by a beer league for out-of-town residents, and Councilman Robert Walsh added that a lot of practice games were played there, but it has since been abandoned after Soldier Memorial Park was built 10 years ago.

“The overall park area itself is in need of a reduction in some maintenance, and the municipality is currently mowing the area about two times a month,” said Liotta.

The goal is to use the natural, existing conditions of the park to build educational rain gardens, arboretums with native plants, walking trails, community gardens, benches and a gazebo. There will still be fairly large green spaces to throw a baseball around or put a blanket out and have a picnic.

The rain gardens will be in an area where there is known high ground water and will be all natural, with no chemicals or fertilization needed, officials said. The community gardens are just a concept right now. Volunteers would need to express interest in starting them up.

The basketball court will be resurfaced and the playground equipment will be in pulled closer to the road for safety purposes. The parking lot, which right now is composed of gravel and not well orga-

nized, will be paved with about 12 spots and adorned with security lights.

“We’re trying to utilize the existing conditions but still provide passive and some minimal active recreation places, as well as allowing for the active playground equipment to be closer to the road so it’s more inviting for parents and children to be there,” said Liotta.

Councilwoman Pauline Smith asked Liotta if council could see a description of the rubberized material for the playground mat being used before moving forward with the project. There was similar concern when Howell High School moved from a traditional grass field to synthetic turf.

Community Development Director Jim Herrman said the open space tax fund is the “logical choice” to fi nance the other 50 percent of the improvements that the grant doesn’t cover, but that has yet to be determined. The grant does not account for soft costs, which Herrman said the rule of thumb for is around 15 percent of the cost of the project – costs such as surveying, mapping, permit requirements, soil erosion, wetland permits or plan development.

“There’s no money budgeted yet for this project,” he said.

Elizabeth Naskiewic from the Lake Restoration & Wildlife Management Committee expressed her support in pursing the grant, as she said there’s not much on the west side of Route 9 in the way of recreation.

“My only fear is I don’t want to see it made into a really nice park and then neglected,” she said, adding, “Once this is installed, I would like to see it kept up, which is not really an easy task these days.”

Bartley Healthcare To Offer Bereavement Support Group

JACKSON – Bartley Healthcare is partnering with Holisticare Hospice to host a Bereavement Support Group every other month. We are all affected by grief and loss at some point in our lives, and everyone grieves in his or her own way. There are many different forms of grief, but you may want to consider a support group, where everyone gives and takes, and you are not alone.

Many grieving people wonder if they would benefit from joining a support g roup. Suppor t g roups of fer a few gifts: they provide hope, they can help a griever find new empathy, new understandings, and renewed strengths, and they can reaffirm that one is not alone. Grief is experienced in so many different ways – physical, emotional, and spiritual, and one needs a place to recognize that these reactions are part of the journey of grief.

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You may have anticipatory grief, you may be grieving the loss of a loved one, or you may be a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s or Dementia. This Bereavement Support Group has been created for anyone who would like a

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Theater Evacuated After Inert Grenade Found

By Chris Lundy HOWELL – An employee of Xscape Theatres was arrested and the building evacuated after police found a grenade and guns with hollow point ammunition in his vehicle.

Jacob Cavanaugh, 24, of Manchester was charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a handgun, second degree, and possession of hollow point ammunition, fourth degree.

He was working at the theater at the time of the arrest, at 8:20 p.m. on Sept. 8, police said.

Another employee told a manager that Cavanaugh had showed him guns in his car earlier in the week. Therefore, the manager told Officer Stephanie Regina, who was on a regular security detail at the theater.

The officer then learned from police communications that Cavanaugh had a warrant for his arrest by Milltown Municipal Court for failure to appear on a drug paraphernalia charge and a township ordinance violation. Additionally, he had a charge out of Hazlet for driving while on a suspended license.

Officers found the suspect’s car, a 2008 Kia Rio, in the parking lot. A safe and a tactical vest was visible inside. Cavanaugh gave them consent to search the vehicle. It was then that they found two revolvers. One of them was unloaded. The other had hollow point ammunition.

The hand grenade was also found at this time.

Cavanaugh claimed he had another grenade.

As an employee, he had access to the theater.

This caused the theater to be evacuated of approximately 500 patrons under the direction of Sgt. Michael Popek. Off-duty Howell De-

tective David Gilliland happened to be in the theater watching a movie. He identified himself and coordinated the evacuation. The parking lot was also shut down at all entrances.

“We were not taking the chance an accomplice was involved and was inside the theater,” the police news release read.

The New Jersey State Police Bomb Squad responded and determined that the explosive part of the grenade had been removed, rendering it harmless. The theater was searched for other devices, and none were found.

Cavanaugh was brought to police headquarters for processing, and his vehicle was impounded pending forfeiture proceedings.

The Howell Police’s report stated they are thankful to Xscape management who took the proactive approach notifying the officer.

“At this time we do not believe Cavanaugh had any intentions to harm anyone. He made unsubstantiated claims he was involved in law enforcement. He was cooperative throughout the investigation,” police said.

The police also thanked the patrons who conducted themselves in an orderly manner and followed directions, which helped the situation greatly.

On the Howell police Facebook page, a resident questioned whether it is safe to visit that theater. Chief Andrew Kudrick responded “Without hesitation, I’ll bring my family there and to the many other businesses in town that have a much higher call volume. Let the appropriate actions of the staff and police be your deciding factor rather than the inappropriate conduct of an individual.”

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messaging based on their specific zone.

Over the past year since the program launched, over 6,000 people visited mcsonj.org/knowyourzone to find out which zone they belong to.

There’s still time to catch up this month and develop a disaster preparation plan: Week 1: September 1-9: Make a Plan for Yourself, Family and Friends Week 2: September 10-16 – Plan to Help Your Neighbor and Community Week 3: September 17-23 – Practice and Build Out Your Plans Week 4: September 24-30 – Get Involved! Be a Part of Something Larger For more information about National Preparedness Month, visit ready.gov/september.

Continued From Page 1 one piece of the disaster preparation plan together for you and your family.

Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden is reminding residents, visitors and businesses about the ‘Know Your Zone’ campaign implemented by the Office of Emergency Management last September. As part of that reminder, 70 signs will be put up in coastal communities across Mon mouth Cou nt y, the f irst being placed next to the Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge.

“There is no better time than now to launch these ‘Know Your Zone’ signs as we enter the peak of hurricane season in Mon mouth Count y,” said Sher iff Shaun Golden, whose agency oversees the Monmouth County Office of Emergency Management. “With the f ifth anniversary of Hurricane Sandy upon us, and the recent events unfolding in Texas, I hope that residents, visitors and businesses take this time to visit the website mcsonj.org/knowyourzone and familiarize themselves with the zone in which they live.”

‘Know Your Zone’ links up to Monmouth Count y’s Coastal Evacuation Plan and is the first of its kind in New Jersey. Residents are placed in the A, B, C or D zone, and when a disaster strikes, they will be able to receive targeted evacuation

Police work the scene at Xscape Theatres.

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Nothing Changed In Central Ruling On behalf of the Central Regional School District and at the request of the Board of Education, I am writing to clarify some misunderstandings that have resulted f rom the Asbury Park Press article entitled “Court: Seaside Park kids can keep going to Toms River schools.”

(August 11, 2017).

In short, the court’s ruling clarified the existing practice that Seaside Park students ONLY in grades K-6 students have the option of attending either the Toms River Regional School District or the Lavallette Elementary School District. In addition, those students also have the option of applying as a School Choice student to attend the Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School in Seaside Heights.

The Central Regional School District, of which Seaside Park has been and remains a par t of, is a limited purpose regional school district for grades 7-12. Accord i ngly, t he Central Regional School District continues to be the assigned public school dist r ict for st udents in grades 7-12 that reside in Seaside Park.

Should parents of those Se a side Pa rk st u de nt s choose to send their children to the Toms River Regional School District or from Lavallette Element a r y School to t he Point Pleasant Beach High School, they will be responsible to pay tuition to attend those school districts.

Accordingly, nothing has changed as a result of the recent ruling.

If you have any questions, please feel free contact me at 732-269-1100 ext. 206 or via email at tparlapanides@ centralreg.k12.nj.us.

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Letters To but The Editor that the main issues recreation is dangerous. I Let Brick Voices Be Heard

At a recent Council meeting, the issue was brought up that some areas in town do not have a representative on the council. In Brick, the Council is made up of seven members who are elected “at-large” or f rom any geog raphical area in town. There are some tow nsh ips where they are voted “by ward” or voting district. This can be especially challenging when making decisions for the town because each area has different needs.

Maple Leaf has a different set of issues than Princeton Ave. would, and both have different needs than Drum Point would. How can each of these areas be treated fairly in the decision-making process of the Council?

Why don’t we reshape the council to include 4 ‘By-ward’ Council people and 3 ‘at-large’? The idea seems simple enough, but how will it work?

The first step is to divide the town into 4 wards.

Each ward will elect one council person from that ward. The other 3 members of the Council can be from any part of town.

There are many ways this can be done. Frequent the local coffee or pizza shops. Get a volu nteer team together and do a se r v ice proje ct once a quarter. Get the people in the community together for a block party or other event. Make yourself someone that the people can go to, to get things done. If I was not r unning for office, I would probably not know who the members of council were. I would n’t k now them if they walked right past me at a store. The idea here would be that people know you, and know they have an advocate on the Township Council.

T he pu r p o s e b eh i nd this is NOT that each and ever y issue that comes up will be brought up,

of the area are addressed a nd p e ople h ave mor e of a say in the decisions that will affect them. It will also help disseminate i n for mat ion more effectively and be one way that the township can be more transparent with the people of Brick. The four “by-ward” members will have more insight into the needs of their area, and the other three will be able to bring an “overall” view to the Council. These “at-large” will also help to keep a check on the “byward” so a person does not get elected and stay in the position for life.

More det ails w ill be worked out after election and after hearing more feedback from the people of Brick, but before this would be put into place. To implement this, it would take about two years.

Rob Canfield Candidate for Mayor

Abolishing Basketball Hoops Is A Mistake The Jackson Township Council is proposing an ordinance that would prohibit one from having a basketball hoop in front of his house and those in violation would be subject to a fi ne of $2,000 or possible imprisonment.

While there may be a need to update laws to fit with the current form of government, it is a mistake to abolish the ability of having basketball hoops.

T his will hu r t Jackson residents including our children.

As one resident explained by the last Council meeting, “Playing ball and other outdoor activities is a healt hy a nd wonder f ul outlet for our youth.”

In a time where drugs and obesity are so prevalent, this action would be wrong and tragic. Taking away a primary source of

am quite sure no one wants such responsibility.

I urge our Town Council to reconsider this new ordinance that would be so harmful to our community.

Moshe Heiman Jackson

It’s Time For Some Mutual Understanding W hy do people move and sell their homes? The amount of homes sold in Jackson over the last two years is astonishing and qu it e shock i ng. W h ile many were home to seniors looking to downsize or people who got offered much above market value there is another surprising factor to keep in mind.

People do not like living in a town struck with strife fear and division.

With hundreds of Orthodox families moving in yearly, people do not want to raise their children here any longer, and for many it’s not for what you may believe. It is not because the new neighbors are disrespectful, or rude, rather it is because of the division it has caused.

Many people do not want to raise their children to hear negative things about their new neighbors. To open every Jackson Facebook page and to hear endless stories about ‘’the new neighbors’’ and their religious practices, all painted as if they are terrorists, is depressing and sad.

The latest action by the Mayor to force every resident with a basketball hoop to remove it plays right into that hysteria. Instead of letting ever y Jewish practice to turn into WWIII maybe it is time for some mutual understanding and dialogue, for if it doesn’t happen soon there will be more young people leaving Jackson and the blame will forever be at this administration’s feet.

Eric Cilberto Freehold

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By Chris Lundy some footage of the beach and boardwalk

SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Maruca’s Tomato Pies will be an upcoming “delicious destination” on the Travel Channel.

A small film crew was stationed at the boardwalk restaurant for one day in August.

The show, Delicious Destinations, focuses on where to get the best and most interesting foods in various areas.

Joseph Maruca, the owner, said that the filming went perfectly. There was nice weather, a good reception from the crowd, and it went together very smoothly. He said he was more than happy to have been picked by the show.

“They reached out to us. They wanted to do a segment on iconic Jersey Shore food and we came up on their radar screen,” he said.

The production company arrived in the morning and was scheduled to be on site through mid-day, he said. They filmed

for flavor, and they also filmed inside the restaurant. They interviewed Maruca about the history of the business, and filmed staff making their signature cheese and tomato pie, among other items.

The staff at the restaurant did not yet know when the segment will air. A representative from the production company did not return attempts to contact them.

Seaside Heights business administrator Christopher Vaz said that the production company, Tremendous Entertainment, filed for a one day film permit.

He said that he did not expect to have any disruption to residents or tourists. “It’s a small crew. They didn’t have a need for security or to block off any public portion for the B roll.”

Most of the filming was inside the restaurant, he said. The B roll would be outside footage of the area.

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Walk from Obesity is the only national walkathon of its kind and whose purpose is to help raise funds to support obesity research, educational programs and access to care initiatives. CentraState is encouraging community members to participate in the walk to help raise awareness of obesity by registering online at walkfromobesity.com.

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and achieve lasting results. Health and wellness experts at CentraState’s Star and Barry Tobias Health Awareness Center can design and tailor a program for your unique needs – whether you want to lose weight, eat healthier, exercise more effectively, stress less, or learn how to prevent or manage a chronic condition. For more information, visit livelifewellnj.com or call 732-308-0570.

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JACKSON – Although there will be a bit of a wait until its debut, Six Flags Great Adventure will be revealing a new thrill ride in spring 2018 themed to DC super hero Cyborg, a half human, half machine superhero for the modern age known not only for his super strength, but also for his genius-level intellect, advanced technology, instant weaponry and teleportation.

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Thrill seekers will be seated 24 across with shoulder harnesses as they expe-

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Cyborg Cyber Spin highlights include unpredictable flips and pivots at up to 70 feet above the ground, seats that leave riders’ feet dangling as they spin through the air, and glittering nighttime light displays. The ride is also located next to Justice League: Battle for Metropolis, a new 4D interactive thrill ride featuring state-of-the-art technology, high-tech video graphics and a full-sensory gaming experience.

Six Flags Great Adventure is offering a special Flash Sale through Labor Day weekend, featuring savings of up to 70 percent on a 2018 Season Pass. 2018 Season Passes include unlimited visits on operating days for the remainder of the 2017 Season, including park admission to Fright Fest and Holiday in the Park. A Premium Season Dining Pass can also be purchased, which includes a lunch, dinner and snack during every park visit, plus a 2018 All Season Drink Bottle to be used for unlimited drink refills.

For more information about Six Flags Great Adventure’s 2018 Season, visit sixflags.com/greatadventure/newfor2018.

Grange Playhouse Produces Play By Jackson Resident

HOWELL – The play One Hundred Horses, written by former Jackson resident Steve Karol, is being produced by The Grange Playhouse. It premiered at the Kansas City Fringe Festival in 2015 and is about a stamp collector’s obsession over a rare Chinese stamp that leads him to

the Far East, and the audience to a world of intrigue and romance. The play is part of the 2017-2018 season at The Grange Playhouse, located at 4860 Route 9, with performances on September 16, 17, 22, 23 and 24. For more information, visit thegrangeplayhouse.com.

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TOMS RIVER – Nearly five years after Superstorm Sandy, residents are still looking for help navigating the government assistance programs, but there are fewer needing help now than there had been.

An information session was held in the Toms River municipal building to give impacted homeowners guidance in going through the process.

Lisa Ryan, spokesperson for the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, said that about 55 households were served at the session. This is a much lower number than when they started having sessions in 2014.

These days, sessions average around 50 households, she said. Some residents they will see at a few sessions a year, as they have intricate issues that need to be worked out.

The questions that homeowners bring to these sessions run the gamut, she said, and are very specific to each home. It could be about flooring, or air conditioning. Some are finishing up their projects, and some are still in the beginning stages. It could be about contractor performance. The contractor might be taking too long on a project, or the work is substandard. “They might want to know how to file a complaint because they feel it’s risen to the level of fraud.”

Statewide, there are approximately 7,600 homeowners in RREM (Rehabilitation, Reconstruction, Elevation and Mitigation), Ryan reported. Of those, 5,428 have completed construction and the remainder are in construction. Furthermore, there are 700 of those in construction that are able to live out of their homes while they are working on them.

The DCA hosted the session, and had their own staff from the Sandy Recovery Division and Housing Recovery Centers there. Spots were given to other departments such as the Rental Assistance Program,

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People at a front desk spoke to people coming in, trying to figure out what their status was so they could direct them to the right table. Paperwork was laid out about such things as Energy Star compliance, green construction, and the New Jersey Hardest Hit Fund. There was also a RREM tip sheet about how to work with contractors.

Dave Miller came down from Keansburg to get more information. He had questions about an amendment to his grant. One thing that was helpful was he was able to meet his advisor in person.

“It was nice talking to them face to face,” he said.

“They probably get 100 emails a day, if not 200.”

He said that even though the process is a maze of paperwork, the people at these events are professionals who really know their stuff and genuinely want to help.

Frank Markovics had to evacuate his house on Long Beach Island and stay with family during the years it took to rebuild and raise his home. The first floor was totally destroyed.

Overall, he and his daughter-in-law said that their experience with the RREM program was good, and that the people they’ve spoken to have been helpful.

They attended the session for help with their asbestos manifest so they can get final inspection and final reimbursement with the program.

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Indecisive Wife

Dear Joel, My wife Susan can’t ever make up her mind. If I ask, “Would you like to go out for dinner?” she says, “If you want to.” If I ask “Chinese or Italian?” she says “Oh, it doesn’t matter” Hot coffee or iced?

Chocolate or vanilla? Paper or plastic? I think you get the picture. It’s maddening.

Why does she do this and how can I get her to make a decision… any decision?

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Dear Bob, It’s been my experience that people who have a hard time with decisions do it for two main reasons. Either they are afraid to face the consequences of their choice (everyone hated the movie you picked) or they are real pleasers. They would rather forfeit their preferences to keep you or the group happy. Which is she? If she lacks confidence then make if fun. Say, “Tuesday is Susan day. Whatever Su-

san picks will b e t he r ig ht choice,” a nd make her stick to it. The pleaser type may require a little acting, because they REALLY want you to be happy. Show them that even if their selection was a dud, you enjoyed trying something new, and that you’re looking forward to doing it again. And end the day with a sweet word. There is a third group that truly doesn’t care about anything, but I’m sure that’s not Susan. Remind Susan we all make hundreds of choices a week, and no one ever gets them all right. You picked Susan and her picks will be fine with you.

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By Robert C. Shea, Esq. & Christopher R. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates

You have a right to a safe and healthful workplace. If you have suffered an injury on the job, make sure you know what kind of benefits you might receive under workers’ compensation coverage.

In some instances, an aggressive compensation carrier may deny an injured worker’s legitimate workers’ compensation claims.

An insurer can claim you have not been injured, or that the injury you have suffered is not serious enough to qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. If this is the case, you may stand to lose critical benefits.

Most important among these critical benefits is the right to medical treatment.

Medical benefits are mandated by the New Jersey Worker’s Compensation Act, and require the employer to furnish the injured worker with medical, surgical, and other treatment as are necessary “to cure and relieve the worker of the effects of the injury and to restore the functions of the injured member or organ” if possible. Moreover, in those instances where the employer has refused or neglected to provide medical treatment in accordance with the provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act, the employer will be held responsible for the cost of treatment, even if the employee receives treatment prior to the carrier’s authorization.

Further, it is important to note another critical benefit of the Workers Compensation Act. This benefit protects employees from collections law suits when the employee obtains medical treatment that has been wrongfully or negligently withheld by an employer. This benefit was upheld by the

New Jersey Appellate Christopher R. Shea Esq. Court in Kinley Physical Therapy Services, Inc. v. Kramer, and unequivocally states that a medical service provider is prohibited from filing an action against the employee until a determination has been made by the Division of Workers’ Compensation. The Court reasoned that a medical provider is normally not permitted to pursue collection actions in court until it resolves all administrative remedies, thus, the employee must be shielded from all actions by the medical provider until the Court determines whether or not the employer is responsible for the cost of medical care.

If you feel your legitimate benefits have been denied and you live in the New Jersey, our workers compensation lawyers would like to talk to you to see if we can assist you with your case.

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HOWELL – AARP’S 55 Alive Driver Safety Program will be held at the Howell Township Senior Center, 251 Preventorium Road, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, September 15. This is a six-hour refresher course for those 50 years or older. There is no test and no behind the wheel driving. The course is geared to your safety needs.

Upon completion, all insurance companies doing business in the state of New Jersey must, by law, give a minimum discount of 5 percent off your auto insurance for the following three years, and two points off of your NJ driving record, if circumstances permit. The fee is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members, payable to AARP, and includes all materials needed. AARP’s Driver

Safety Program is the nation’s first and largest classroom driver improvement course designed especially for motorists aged 50 years and over.

Registrations must be made in person or by mail with checks payable to AARP. Mail checks to the Howell Township Senior Center, 251 Preventorium Road, P.O. Box 580, Howell, NJ 07731. Please include your phone number on the check so we can confirm we received it. Reservations will be confirmed only upon receipt of your check. Registration begins on Friday, September 1, in person or by mail.

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By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. We just saw the devastation by Hurricane Harvey and then Monster Irma! It’s not just rain, wind and flooding that leads to a disaster, it’s also earthquakes, landslides and fires.

You just never know when severe weather will strike, you never know when you’ll have to jump in your car and evacuate… or rush down into the basement for a tornado!

It’s important to have a plan but I can’t say everything here in 500 words, so read the complete version which is 3 times longer (it’s posted on my website live right now): suzycohen.com In the meantime, this will get you started: 1. Medications - Keep a handwritten list in your wallet. Even better (if you have the time) is to stick the prescription label onto a piece of paper so all your dosing information is shown. I’d also keep the list on your smart phone. When the power goes out, pharmacies can’t access your medication profile on the computer anymore. Your list allows paramedics to give you the correct pills or shots.

2. Ziploc with Water - Fill a Ziploc bag about 75 percent full with some fresh water, then freeze it. Keep several frozen at all times. If you need to leave in a hurry grab them. While frozen, it can protect insulin, food or liquid antibiotics. As it melts, you’ll have pure water which you can drink in an emergency.

3. Portable Charger - Buy a portable cell phone charger (aka power bank) and a transistor radio, it can be hand-crank, battery operated, or even solar-powered.

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6. Children - I lived in Florida for 35 years, and when the hurricanes barreled through, I always made sure that my kids were pleasantly distracted with puzzles, painting, beading or “camping” in the (safer) hallway.

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New Jersey Natural Gas Encourages Customers To Always Call 811 Before They Dig

NEW JERSEY – New Jersey Natural Gas is reminding homeowners and contractors – whoever is going to dig – to call 811 at least three business days prior to excavating to ensure all public underground utilities are properly marked. It’s free and it’s the law.

Careless digging can result in the disruption of vital services, property damage, repair costs, fines and even injuries. According to the Common Ground Alliance, every six minutes an underground utility line is damaged because someone decided to dig without fi rst calling 811. Every digging project requires a call to 811 and should

only begin after the site has been marked.

Dialing 811 will connect residents to New Jersey One Call, which notifies the appropriate utility companies of their intent to dig. Professional locators will then visit the dig site to mark the approximate locations of underground utilities with flags, paint or both. Yellow indicates a natural gas line.

“With spring here, and home and business owners eager to start outdoor projects, we strongly encourage everyone to call 811, no matter the size of the project” said Mariellen Dugan, chief operating officer at New Jersey Natural Gas. “Most importantly, by

calling 811, homeowners and professionals are making an important decision that can help keep them and their communities safe.”

During National Safe Digging Month, and throughout the year, NJNG encourages homeowners to take the following steps before beginning to dig: Always call 811 at least three, but not more than 10, business days prior to the start of digging, regardless of the depth of the dig or familiarity with the property.

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Preferred Home Healthcare & Nursing Services

By Robert D. Verderese The first thing you will notice upon meeting Joel Markel, President and owner of Preferred Home Health Care and Nursing Services, a home health care agency, is his friendly and soothing demeanor. The cadence of his voice reveals a compassion that is as genuine as it is heart-felt.

In a business which concerns itself with traumatic family situations, Joel’s caring bedside manner seems all-the-more important. Indeed, the company motto, “Home Health Care with Feeling,” is not just a catchy sales pitch but rather the core of the business ethos—born out of a series of family tragedies which ultimately manifested in Joel a profound and compelling empathy.

Joel’s misfortunes commenced when he was about 35 years old with the news that his widowed sister Helen had been diagnosed with terminal skin cancer. Consequently, Markel and his wife Stephanie took Helen and her two young sons into their home. “We could not find a home health care agency that provided the full-time care my sister required’’, Markel recollected. “On top of that, my sister lamented over never seeing the same person twice. This did not comfort her.”

A short time after this cancer reared its ugly head again when their son Ryan was born with pediatric cancer. “Nurses who were pediatric specialists and willing to care for Ryan at home were extremely hard to come by,” Markel recalls. “And all of the nurses were reluctant to treat Ryan by virtue of how sick he was.”

During this trying time, Markel learned a lot about home health care agencies. He learned that most were very limited in terms of the care that was provided. Most only provided services for geriatric care; with very few providing care for children and fewer still for both the old and the young. He also discovered that there were almost no nurses who were qualified to care for patients who were severely sick. “The care that was available at this time was not adequate for us,” Markel recounts.

“My wife and I realized that virtually all health care agencies were deficient both from a professional and emotional standpoint.”

Tragically, Joel Markel’s sister Helen died shortly after his son Ryan was born and Ryan—who had acute complications from birth—passed at 11 months of age. As a result of these tribulations, Markel’s heart—although filled with grief— began to orient itself in a more empathetic sphere. “I longed to talk with parents who lost

children. I wanted to help them with their pain and in turn for them to help me. I wanted to comfort them and for them to comfort me—I needed some kind of support!” Markel reminisced with unbridled passion.

Teeming with empathy, Markel resolved to start a support group for fathers who lost children. This undertaking, however, quickly revealed

at Preferred, caregivers provide an important social connection for their patients as well as an outlet to social activities—with transportation to adult day care or simply having company or professional assistance for a walk in the neighborhood.

Preferred Home Health Care’s success Markel attributes almost exclusively to its tenet: “Home Health Care with Feeling.”

He believes it’s that emphasis on compassion for others which has sustained the agency for more than 25 years. “We care for people and are committed to helping as many people in need of quality home health care as possible” says Markel. Preferred services include care for infants, babies, adults and seniors, tailored to meet each patient’s specific needs.

The agency provides around-theclock or hourly service, with either medical or non-medical assistance available. Whether it is 24 hour service from a registered nurse or 3 hour a day care from a home health aide, the company’s underlying mission remains singular—to treat each patient like family in the comfort of their home, (rather than living in a hospital) promoting independence and dignity for an optimal quality of life.

“Every caregiver at Preferred must have a bona fide passion for the work they do,” Markel expresses. “It’s not just a preference, it’s a prerequisite,” he continues. Although

“We care for people and are committed to helping as many people in need of quality home health care as possible” – Joel Markel itself to be one of futility insofar as fathers had no desire communicating their losses to one another.

This harrowing time in Markel’s life he aptly described as his ‘Book of Job’ time. Nevertheless, it was this dark period which shed light on the significance of quality home health care in people’s lives. “I started really contemplating the possibility of running a home health care agency,” Markel reflected. This contemplation became a reality when—after reading in The New York Times that a home health care agency in central New Jersey was for sale—Markel shortly after bought the company with the intent of dedicating all his efforts to providing comprehensive home health care ‘with feeling’ to people in the greatest need.

Servicing New Jersey and Pennsylvania, Markel’s vision of providing superior home health care with an emotional touch has been fully actualized

by Preferred: “We foster a culture of emotional connectivity here. It is essential for our caregivers to assume a familial role for the people they take care of,” Markel explains. To be sure,

hiring caregivers who are passionate is paramount at Preferred, other more tangible qualifications are important as well. For instance, all of the caregivers that work for the agency are fully licensed, bonded and insured, and are subject to a thorough screening and vetting process. Indeed, it is this fusion of ‘passion’ and ‘quality’ which really distinguishes Preferred from its competitors and serves as the principal impetus for the company’s long-standing success.

Registered nurses and licensed practical nurses also figure prominently within Preferred Home Health Care’s family of professionals. For more than 20 years, these highly skilled caregivers provide state-ofthe-art services and technology to their patients. In addition, the clinical professionals at Preferred teach patients and their families how to manage their illnesses or injuries and explain post-treatment home care needs, such as: diet, nutrition, exercise programs and self-administration of medication. The RNs and LPNs at Preferred are also instrumental in

establishing a care plan or contribute to an existing plan developed by the patient’s doctor.

When Joel Markel bought Preferred, over 20 years ago, he could never have envisioned the company’s current status as a multi-faceted, premiere health care agency. By surrounding himself with good, smart, highly qualified people who shared his ‘philosophy of care,’ Markel set out to create a health care agency that went far beyond its traditional confines. For instance, more than half of the agency’s patients are children who have serious medical conditions. These children are cared for by RNs with specialized pediatric expertise which is second-to-none, who provide the most advanced, integrated and extensive services available. Preferred also provides individual care for children while at school, assisting with bus transportation, fieldtrips and providing a clinical eye that is as vigilant as it is consequential.

To say that Preferred Home Health Care and Nursing Services was born out of tragedy is as true as the changing seasons. The idea to start the business began with Markel’s difficulty of not being able to find quality home health care for both his terminally sick sister and seriously ill son, and tragically culminating with their respective deaths. But it was this dark experience which made Markel aware of the importance of comprehensive home health care and which ultimately motivated him to create Preferred Home Health Care and Nursing Services—home health care ‘with feeling.’ You can reach Preferred anytime via preferredcares.com or by calling 800-603-CARE (2273).

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of september 16 - september 22

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your energy levels will improve faster than you can say zip-adee-do-dah. You have an imaginative viewpoint that helps you perform creative projects, as well as your job, with enthusiasm in the week ahead.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Swear on it. Ambition may be your life, your whole life and nothing but your life, at least during the first half of the week. Your logical approach to financial matters can be helpful to your handling of joint asserts.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your words may be more impactful on others than you realize. Just be sure that you tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth as this week unfolds. Someone may be somewhat suspicious of your motives.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Mark your place. Final decisions should be put on hold until the end of the week. You will be better off if you suspend a crucial decision until the timing is better.

If you decide that it is best to wait others will agree.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You prefer to be seen as a paragon of political correctness. Because you are too busy examining other people’s faults, however, you may overlook your own. Honor your obligations and act responsibly this week.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Start the week off by getting your closets organized or the receipts filed away. You could be more concerned with thrift and economy than sharing off your assets. Treat family members with respect in the week to come.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Pay attention to what other people do, but do your own thing. In the week ahead you could have better things to do to fill up your time than to tag along. Be sure to answer emails and phone calls in a timely manner.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your inspiring ideas could bring people together and break a stalemate. Someone close may be riveted on financial security and material success in the week ahead. Look the other way if people seem quarrelsome.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Plan your work and work your plan. Take responsibility for your own actions, since a busy schedule leaves little time to oversee others. Don’t begin any major new undertaking until the end of the week.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You could be challenged to discuss something that you prefer to keep under your hat. You must share information to preserve someone’s trust in the week ahead, but may find that this creates a serious conflict.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Control yourself and avoid controversies. In the week to come someone might offer to take some responsibilities off your hands. Don’t consider this to be an affront to your abilities or doubts about your competence.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You may feel the boss is looking over your shoulder or that the rules are difficult to comply with in the coming week. If you exert some effort your work will be seen in the best light and things will turn out favorably.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Back To The Table: A Sweet,Tangy Stir-Fry Is Easy On The Budget And Brings Everyone Together

By Wolfgang Puck

All across the country, people are at a transition point in their dinnertime habits. We’ve finished summer’s easygoing days, when the evening meal might mean grilled burgers and hot dogs or a quick bite out before a movie or maybe the children heading off in different directions for dinner at friends’ homes. It sometimes seemed as if the family dinner table was a forgotten piece of furniture.

Now vacations are over, school is back in session, and the sun is setting earlier day by day. It’s the right time to gather around that table again for a home-cooked meal.

Sharing food you cook for yourself and your loved ones is a remarkably effective way to build closeness. Good meals shared can make everyone happier and more relaxed, leading to easier conversations and closer bonds. If you’re a parent, the dinner table offers an especially good opportunity to catch up on your kids’ activities - and make sure they’re doing their homework!

But how can you get back into the habit of cooking nightly meals? The easiest way is to focus on recipes that provide big flavor and great satisfaction with minimal effort. And that often leads me to stir-frying.

This Asian cooking technique evolved long ago as a way to cook food quickly without using too much precious fuel. By cutting up your ingredients into uniform, small pieces and stirring them together quickly in a large pan over high heat, a delicious one-dish meal can be cooked in minutes.

Flavor is quickly added through liquid seasonings that can also play the role of marinade for whatever protein is featured; and a touch of cornstarch helps to bind that sauce when heated, beautifully coating all the stir-fried ingredients. The only other dish you need to make the meal complete is some steamed rice that you start cooking, following package instructions, before you start preparing the main dish.

In addition to being quick and easy to prepare, and delicious, the following recipe for a sweet-and-tangy pork-and-vegetable stir-fry has yet three more aspects to its appeal. First, it features ingredients you may well already have in your pantry or refrigerator, or certainly ones you can find easily in your local supermarket. Even better, it’s surprisingly economical, with the entire ingredient list probably costing less than you’d spend to feed four people in a fast-food restaurant. And finally, you don’t even need a wok to make it; a large frying pan works fine.

Feel free to substitute boneless, skinless chicken for the pork, or add other vegetables you like. Eventually, you can start inventing

your own stir-fries, coming up with new ways every evening to lure everyone back to the table.

S W E E T - A N D - T A N G Y PORK-AND-VEGETABLE STIR-FRY Serves 4 to 6 12 ounces (375 g) well-trimmed center-cut boneless pork chops, about 1/2 inch (12 mm) thick 1 green bell pepper, halved, stemmed, and seeded 1 medium-sized yellow onion, peeled 1 medium carrot, trimmed and peeled 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 1/2 tablespoons Asian-style toasted sesame oil 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 1/2 tablespoons light brown sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Steamed white rice, for serving 2 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced, for garnish With a sharp knife, cut the pork chops into 1/2-inch (12-mm) dice. Set the meat aside in a medium mixing bowl. Cut the bell pepper, onion and carrot into 1/4inch (6-mm) dice, combining them in a separate bowl.

Pour the soy sauce into a small mixing bowl. Add the cornstarch and stir with a fork until the cornstarch has dissolved completely. Stir in the garlic, sesame oil, vinegar, red pepper flakes and brown sugar. Add the seasonings mixture to the bowl of diced pork and toss well. Set aside at room temperature to marinate for about 15 minutes. Wash your hands thoroughly.

Heat the peanut oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add the pork mixture and stir-fry with a long-handled spoon or spatula, keeping the pork cubes moving continuously around the pan, until they have turned lightly golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Add all the diced vegetables and season with salt and pepper. Continue stir-frying over high heat until the pork is cooked through and nicely browned and the vegetables are tender-crisp, about 2 minutes longer.

Spoon the steamed rice into individual serving bowls or onto serving plates.

Spoon the stir-fried pork and vegetables on top of the rice. Garnish with scallions and serve immediately.

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